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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 5, 1991
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL•
April 8 7:00 P.M. Town Meeting - Area 2
City Council Chambers
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April 15 5:00 P.M. Council Study Session
City Council Conf. Room
*7:30 P.M. Board of Review
City Council Chambers
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April 16 & 6:00 P.M. Board and Commission
April 17 Interviews
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April 22 6:30 P.M. Plymouth Forum
City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY COUNCIL FETING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL (Continued)
April 30 7:00 P.M. Board of Review
(Reconvened)
City Council Chambers
*The meeting time for the April 15 Board of Review has
been changed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hennepin
County printed the time incorrectly on the 1992
valuation notices.
2. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 P.M. The Board
of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City
Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, April 10, City Council
conference room. The Planning Commission Forum will
start at 6:45 p.m., with the regular Commission meeting
following at 7:00 p.m. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, April
11, 7:00 P.M. The Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers.
Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - 1991 LEGISLATIVE
CONFERENCE -- Wednesday, April 10, Radisson Hotel, St.
Paul. The agenda is attached. (M-5)
6. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- The
League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference will be held
in Rochester, Minnesota from June 11-14. Information on
the program schedule and hotel reservations is attached.
(M-6)
7. RECYCLING RECOGNITION LUNCHEON -- Wednesday, May 1,
11:30 a.m. The Hennepin County Board will hold its
annual Recycling Recognition luncheon at the Northland
Inn. Please let Laurie know before April 22 if you plan
to attend. (M-7)
8. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES - ANNUAL MEETING --
Thursday, April 18, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Northwest Inn,
Brooklyn Park. Invitation attached. If you plan to
attend, please contact Laurie. (M-8)
9. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for April and May
are attached. The April calendar has been revised to
show the addition of the April 22 Financial Task Force
meeting. (M-9)
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. STATUS REPORT - ACQUISITION OF COMMUNITY LIBRARY SITE --
Attached are materials we have received from Dan Wilson
of Wilson Development Services, the City's land
acquisition specialist. The telephone log indicates that
despite five telephone attempts, he has been unable to
talk to Mr. Cavanaugh. Also attached is an April 1, 1991
letter from Mr. Wilson to Mr. Cavanaugh, asking that a
meeting be scheduled. To date, there has been no
response. Mr. Wilson indicates that he will make a few
more telephone attempts, perhaps around 7 p.m. If those
attempts fail, a second letter will be sent next week
which will offer Mr. Cavanaugh a "last chance" to
negotiate the matter before turning it over to the City
Attorney's office to initiate condemnation proceedings.
In accordance with Councilmember Helliwell's request, I
have also attached a letter from Jim Thomson, which
compares the "quick take" and "conventional" condemnation
process. (I-1)
2. WEST MEDICINE LAKE BEACH -- Councilmember Vasiliou called
me regarding the west beach closing after she had been
contacted by Marion Bauer. Maria's concern revolved
around the question of liability when the beach is
officially closed. The attached memo from Bob Pemberton
was prepared earlier in response to this question which
had been raised by Eric Blank. The bottom line is that
the City cannot just "wink" at people seeking to use the
beach, but must take reasonable steps to discourage the
use. I do not belie -,re it is practical, however, to
expect that we can guarantee that no one can or will
enter the water if they elect to do so, regardless of
posting and other measures.
3. BURN PERMITS - In the March 22, 1991, information
memorandum I advised the City Council that Hennepin
County Dispatch has revised their policy toward burn
permits. In the past, a permit holder would contact
Hennepin County Dispatch to indicate when their fire
would be started, its duration, and other pertinent
facts. If the County subsequently received a fire call
for a burn site, they would not convey it to the Fire
Department and therefore, false alarms did not occur.
For liability reasons, the County has decided that all
fire calls will be passed along to the appropriate fire
department. While this eliminates the liability for the
County, it does increase the likelihood of false alarms
and associated expenses for the cities.
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Dick Carlquist has investigated whether or not it would
be possible to have the County revise their policy. This
appears to be unlikely. We have also investigated the
possibility of increasing the burn permit fee to cover
the cost of having a volunteer firefighter present at
each fire. In the event of a fire call, the firefighter
would be there to monitor the call and could cancel the
run before substantial costs had been incurred by the
city.
In a recent meeting including representatives from Police
and Fire, Forestry, Park Maintenance, Building
Inspection, and Engineering, we agreed to a "trial by
fire." We will continue to issue burn permits subject to
a number of revised rules to see whether or not they
generate false fire alarms. If they do, a change would
have to be made, perhaps including a proposal to have a
paid firefighter on duty at all burns.
The procedural changes to be made include:
1. With the exception of the Public Works diseased
tree pit, open burning may only take place during
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This will allow Forestry Department personnel to
monitor the burns. Burns used to allowed sunrise
to sunset, seven days a week.
2. When we are advised of an imminent burn, the
Public Works secretary will confirm receipt of
that notification on the Public Works radio.
Since Public Safety Department vehicles monitor
this frequency, they will be advised of the burn.
This call used to be made to the County dispatch
office.
3. The permit form itself will be revised to notify
the permittee that permits will not be issued to
those who burn ineligible materials (oil based
materials such as shingles or tires), or those
who burn outside the allotted hours.
Given the cost of disposing of wood products through
other means, we expect that there will be a high degree
of cooperation with the procedures.
4. CHARTER COMMISSION -- Letters have been sent to Howard
Hunt, R. E. Jacobson, Al Clausnitzer, Margaret Duntley
and Alexius Sjoberg, all previous Charter Commissioners,
to determine their willingness to be considered for
reappointment by the court. A copy of the letter is
attached.
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The news release and application form was mailed to
residents currently serving on other City boards and
commissions, as well as to all individuals who applied
for City board and commission openings in 1991. Earlier
this week Steve Dietz of the League of Plymouth Voters
requested 50 application forms. To date, two
applications have been received. (I-4)
5. UNION CITY MISSION -- The following correspondence is
attached for your information:
- Neighborhood meeting notice prepared by Pat Murphy,
Union City Mission sent to Plymouth residents listed
on petitions, speaker cards or from letters received
by the City. The meetings will be held Tuesday,
April 9, and Wednesday, April 17 at Scanticon.
- Letter from Pat Katzmarek, dated March 28, 1991.
Also copy of letter from Ms. Katzmarek, to Judy
Makowske, Hennepin County Commissioner.
- Letter from Barbara and Bernie Bartos, 10720 36th
Place No.
(I-5)
6. METROLINK ROUTE 92 IMPROVEMENTS & TRAVEL DEMAND
MANAGEMENT PROJECT -- A report from Frank Boyles is
attached which describes recommendations to increase
productivity for Route 92 (reverse commuter service), and
an overview of the travel demand management project. (I-
6)
7. PUBLICITY REGARDING PERMIT APPLICATION REOUIREMENTS --
Attached is a memo from Joe Ryan describing publicity
efforts undertaken and proposed to inform homeowners and
remodeling contractors of permit requirements for home
improvement projects. (I-7)
8. EMPLOYEE QUESTIONNAIRE -- We are in the process of
meeting with department heads with respect to the results
of the employee questionnaire. I expect that those
meetings will be completed by the week of April 8. For
the remainder of April, we will meet with all first line
supervisors to review the details of the questionnaire
results, as well. The final step in this process will be
to meet with employees on a division by division basis to
further explore the meaning of their responses and
formulate action plans to increase responsiveness to
employee desires.
Additional information about the questionnaire and our
process is contained in the April "Rock Report."
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As a result of the questionnaire we have already
initiated a trial "Notes from the Meeting" to share
information about Council actions with city employees.
The response has been very positive.
I will keep the Council up to date on this project.
9. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, March 29 a development
sign was installed at:
Northwest corner of Vicksburg lane and Highway 55 (90109)
Martin Harstad is requesting approval for a Land Use
Guide Plan reclassification of 25 acres of CL (Limited
Business) to 18 acres of LA -3 (High Medium Density
Residential) and 8 acres to LA -1 (Low Density
Residential). Another 54 acres of LA -2 is proposed to be
reguided to LA -1. The applicant is also requesting
approval of a RPUD Concept Plan for a 106 acre site for
333 residential units.
This request will be heard by the Planning Commission on
April 10, 1991.
10. MINUTES•
a. City Council Study Session Notes, April 1, 1991. (I-
10)
11. FIRE DEPARTMENT MEETING WITH APARTMENT OWNERS/MANAGERS --
The Fire Department will host its annual fire
safety/prevention meeting with Plymouth apartment and
condominium owners and managers on Thursday, April 18, at
9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. A copy of the meeting
notice is attached. (I-11)
12. NOTICES OF CLAIM --
a. The attached notice of possible claim, filed on behalf
of Mr. Earl Thompson, was received by the City on
March 29, 1991. Mr. Thompson claim is for an injury
he received on December 16, 1986 while crossing the
railroad tracks on Vicksburg Lane. Laurie has checked
the City's claim files and finds no record of a claim
filed in 1986 or 1987.
b. Attached is a notice of claim from Donald William
Carlson in the amount of $7,400,000. The matter is
under investigation and under Minnesota Data Practices
law, details about the case are confidential.(I-12)
13. VOLUNTEERS -- Mayor Bergman has been contacted by several
individuals stating their interest in serving as
volunteers. Attached is memo I sent to Eric, Laurie and
Frank asking them to follow up with these individuals.
Also are copies of letters sent by Eric and Laurie.
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A memo from Eric is also attached on the status of
designating Eagle Scout Projects. (I-13)
14. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES
a. Election Advisory Board -- Laurie Rauenhorst has been
reappointed to the Clerk's Election Advisory Board to
the Secretary of State for a one year term expiring
March, 1992. Attached is a memo from Laurie on her
reappointment. Laurie has served on this Board for
six years. As the Council may recall, last year
Laurie spoke at the League of Minnesota Cities
Legislative Conference on the topic of Uniform
Election Day and school district boundaries on behalf
of the Board. (I -14a)
b. BZ Correspondence:
1. Note of appreciation from Hans Hagen, to Fred
Moore, Blair Tremere, Eric Blank, and City Manager.
2. Letter of appreciation from Ronald Fraser, 17315
9th Avenue North, to Chris Bruning, Community
Service Officer. (I -14b)
15. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letters to Representative Bill Schreiber and Senator
Gen Olson, from City Manager, conveying the Council's
decision to not support Suburban Hennepin Regional
Park District legislation. (I -15a)
b. Letter responding to Thomas Diem, from City Manager,
with respect to the channel adjacent to Bass Lake.
(I -15b)
c. Letter from Helen Larkin, 1010 Harbor Lane, requesting
an amendment to the Land Use Guide Plan. (I -15c)
d. Letter to Joan Kastner, Kastner Concepts, from Frank
Boyles, responding to her March 13 proposal for
parliamentary procedure services. (I -15d)
e. Letter from Anne Wandrey, 435 Glacier Lane, and Jeremy
Wilson-Dando, 14400 4th Avenue North, to City Council,
expressing concerns with the proposed extension of
Fernbrook Lane. Also attached is a letter to Mayor
Bergman, from Jeremy and Kathy Wilson-Dando on the
same subject. (I -15e)
f. Letter to Mayor Bergman, from Sharon Pleimling,
concerning a community center. (I -15f)
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g. Letter to Maria Vasiliou, from Larry Laukka, inviting
her to attend a breakfast meeting to discuss
preservation and maintenance of wetlands. (I -15g)
h. Council letter to Senator Judy Traub regarding Senate
File 71. (I -15h)
i. Letter to City Manager from Senator Judy Traub, on
attendance at the Edina meeting of the Property Tax
Division of the Senate Tax Committee. (I -15i)
j. Letter from St. Paul City Council urging support for a
statewide taxpayers' petition in maintaining property
tax relief programs for cities, counties and
townships. (I -15j)
James G. Willis
City Manager
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
TUESDAY, April 9, 1991
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. NEW BUSINESS
December 12, 1990
A. Bradley Truelson. Variance for 3.7 feet to allow an 11.3 foot side yard
setback versus the 15 foot required side yard setback in order to
construct an attached third car garage addition onto their home located
at 2735 Oakview Lane North.
B. Harley and Betty Steinbrenner. Exception to allow an 8 foot high
privacy fence along their front yard of County Road 6 versus the
Ordinance maximum fence height of 6 feet within an equivalent front yard
located at 1435 Zanzibar Lane.
C. Thaddeus and Susan Kranz. Variance to allow a 7'6" side yard setback
versus the ordinance required setback of 10' and a variance to allow a
27' Shoreland Management setback versus the 50' Ordinance Standard in
order to construct a porch addition onto the side of their home located
at 10500 Southshore Drive.
5. ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1991
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM 6:45 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3.* CONSENT AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 20, 1991
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Martin Harstad. Land Use Guide Plan and PUD Concept Plan for
"Sugar Hills" located at the Northwest corner of Vicksburg Lane and
Highway 55 (90109)
B. Tobin Real Estate Company. Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use
Permit for truck/trailer parking located at 13310 Industrial Park
Boulevard (91005)
C. Laukka/Williams Parkers Lake. PUD Plan Amendment and Conditional
Use Permit for perimeter fencing at the southeast corner of
Vicksburg Lane and 18th Avenue North (91006)
D. Vision of Glory Lutheran Church. Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit
and Variance for a two-story addition located at the southwest
corner of Teakwood Lane and 26th Avenue North (91012)
E. Kevin Begin. Conditional Use Permit for land reclamation at 4300
Fernbrook Lane (91015)
F. David and Jane Fredberg. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment regarding
number of dogs that constitute a "Dog Kennel" (91016)
6. OTHER BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Ordinance Standards for Grand Opening Signage
B. Information for Public Hearing on Land Use Guide Plan and
Transportation Plan
C. Status of PUD Ordinance Research and Analysis
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
April 11, 1991, 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Parkers Lake rental policy approved
b. Park closing times approved
c. Annual report accepted
d. Budget cuts approved
5. Unfinished Business
a. Special facilities - continue discussion
b. Bass Lake/Parkers Lake playfields update
c. Estimated cost for trail construction projects
6. New Business
a. Sidewalks/trails (referred from Council)
b. Annual park tour - pick date
c. Request for park at 10th Ave & South Shore Drive (presentation by
Sgt. Larry Rogers)
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next regular PRAC meeting - May 9
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League of Minnesota Cities
1991 Legislative Conference
Wednesday, April 10, 1991
Radisson Hotel, St. Paul
9.30-10:30 a.m- Property Tax Issues, Radisson Hotel
"The Amazing Disappearing Act: Local Government Aid to Cities"
* Rep. Paul Ogren
* Senator Doug Johnson
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Capitol Rally, Capitol Rotunda (LMC will provide shuttle buss)
City officials will bear and respond to legislative view points concerning funding for cities
Rep. Robert Vanasek
Rep. Terry Dempsey
Senator Roger Moe
Senator Duane Benson
12:30-1:45 p.m. Luncheon, Radisson Hotel (LMC will provide shuttle buses)
Where do cities stand with the Carlson administration? Will Governor Carlson introduce an
alternative to LGA?
* Governor Arne Carlson
Concurrent Sessions
gue supports modifying and increasing existing governments
protection of Wetlands --The Lea
protection of wetlands resources --does the Legislature agree?
* Senator Chuck Davis
* Ron Nargang, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Transportation Issues in Minnesota --Funding and Structure --Federal and State
* Commissioner John Riley, Department of Transportation
* Senator Keith Langseth
* Rep. Henry Kalis
Classification Rates --What changes should the state make in property tax property?
rates f }r low,
middle, and high-value homes, rental housing, and commercial -industrial ro rt ? What do
legislators predict will actually happen, in light of the state's budget deficit?
* Rep. Kathleen Blatz
* Rep. Alan Welle
* Senator David Frederickson
* Senator Furber Reichgott
Presidential primary/Redistricting--Who will pick up the tab for the price of the presidential
perry? Will the Legislature have redistricting boundaries finished by 1992?
* Secretary of State Joan Anderson-Growe
* Rep. Linda Scheid [10 1^ -
Reception for City Officials and Legislators
* Invited to speak
Printed on recycled paper LMS.;;-umeS nulluun
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LMC Annual Conference
Coming Together: Building on Common Ground
Preliminary Program Schedule
Tuesday, June 11, 1991
LMC Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 P.M.
LMC Conference Planning Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Special Kick -Off Event
South to the Border --Down Rochester Way
Enjoy southern hospitality and a block -buster show
at the Mayo Civic Auditorium.
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 1991
Welcome/Opening Session
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Speaker to he announced
Building on Common Ground
Concurrent Sessions I (Choose one)
10:30 - 11:45
Communicating with the Public
Employee Development
Financial Realities in the '90s
Legal and Illegal Gambling in Minnesota
Problems of Growing Cities
Exhibitors' Luncheon
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
General Session
1:15 -'_:15
Edirin Nichols
Dealing with Differences: The Challenge of Cultural Diversity
Concurrent Sessions II (Choose one)
2:30 - 3:30
Public Speaking for Policymakers
Working with Culturally Diverse Groups (Skill Session)
Enhancing Revenues for Your City
Drug Programs --Success Stories/Funded Models
Problems of Shrinking Cities
Concurrent Sessions III (Choose one)
3:45 - 5:00
E An Update on Council Meetings and the New Open
Meeting Law/Data Practices Act
Cultural Diversity --Model Programs
Minimizing City Expenditures
Enhancing Your Building Code
Cooperative Approaches Among Cities
Cite light
Feast on a southern -style barbecue followed by an incredible Ice
Cream Fantasy --featuring over 80 different flavors!
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 13, 1991
Small Cities Leadership Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions IV (Choose one)
9:00 - 10:30
Working with Staff (Council -Manager Cities)
Comparable Worth
[ Speaking to the Legislature with One Voice
Economic Development for Large Cities
Economic Development for Small Cities
Concurrent Sessions V (Choose one)
10:45 - 12:15 p.m.
Working with Staff (Cities Without Manager/
Administrator)
Employee Recognition
Timely Topic (To Be Determined)
Waste Processing Alternatives: Recycling/
Composting/Yard Waste
Challenges for Small Cities
Mayors Association/Mini-Conference Luncheon
12:30 - 2:00
Helen Thomas. white House Correspondent
Perspectives from Washington
Concurrent Sessions VI (Choose one)
2:15 -
3:30
Sister City Programs
Hiring Contract Professionals for Your City
Balancing Office/Home[Work
Current Issues (LMCIT)
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Grants for Small Cities
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
Andrea Moberg
The Power of Family
Key
Especially for Policymakers
Especially for Staff C1 14
Tackling Tough Times
Keeping Current
Special Focus
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COMMISSIONER
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BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-0240
March 25, 1991
The Honorable Kim Bergman
Mayor, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bezgmaa-:- 4�1.4 —
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners would like to invite you,
the City Council and appropriate staff to the annual Recycling
Recognition Luncheon. We will review the status of the Recycling
Program in Hennepin County and recognize those municipalities and
businesses which have made outstanding contributions to recycling.
Recycling Recognition Luncheon
Wednesday, May 1, 1991
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Northland Inn
7025 Northland Drive (I-694 and Boone Avenue North)
Brooklyn Park
Please R.S.V.P. to Lois Hudlow at 348-6509 by April 22.
Sincerely,
Tad Jude
Commissioner
cc: Mr. James G. Willis, Manager
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Serving the communities of: Corcoran • Dayton • Deephaven • Excelsior • Greenfield • Greenwood
Hanover • Hassan • Independence • Long Lake • Loretto • Maple Grove • Maple Plain • Medicine Lake
Medina • Minnetonka Beach • Minnetrista • Mound • New Hope • Orono • Plymouth • Rockford • Rogers
St. Bonifacius • Shorewood • Spring Park • Tonka Bay • Wayzata • Woodland
You are Cordially Invited to Attend
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL'S
Annual Meeting
DATE: Thursday, April 18, 1990
PLACE: Northwest Inn
(formerly Sheraton Northwest)
Interstate 94 and County Road 81
Brooklyn Park
TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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5:30-6:30 pm
6:30-7:30 pm
7:30-9:00 pm
PROGRAM
Social Hour/Cash Bar
Dinner
Program and Volunteer
Recognition
R.S.V.P. by April 12, 1991
Cost: $15.00 per person
We look forward to seeing you!
PLEASE RETURN THIS CARD WITH YOUR CHECK
MEAL CHOICE:
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Roast Sirloin
NAME(S):
ADDRESS:
SPECIAL NEEDS (please indicate):
AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
Make check payable to:
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
7601 Kentucky Avenue North, Suite 101
Brooklyn Park MN 55428
(612) 493-2802 Voice or TDD
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Helping Cities and Businesses Grow
April 1, 1991
Mr. Wilfred J. Cavanaugh
2015 Aquila Ave. N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
RE: City of Plymouth
Northeast Corner State Highway 55 & Vicksburg Lane
PIN #21-118-22-22-0009
Dear Mr. Cavanaugh:
I have unsuccessfully tried to reach you by telephone, so I am sending
this letterto introduce myself. The City of Plymouth has retained our
services to discuss the possible acquisition of the above property
with you.
I recognize that you have already had discussions with City staff and
City Council. I also recognize that those discussions may not have
been terribly productive.
I explained to the City staff that I do not walk on water and I do
not work miracles. I would say the same thing to you. I do, however,
offer a somewhat impartial and knowledgeable ear to these discussions.
I truly would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you and discuss
the City's interest in your property. I am available to meet with you
at your earliest convenience. Please call me at 448-4630 (office) or
1-442-2760 (home).
Sincerely,
Daniel H. Wilson
Consultant
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JAMES J. THOMSON
Attorney at Uw
Direct Uial(612) 337-9209
April 5, 1991
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Mr. Frank Boyles
City of Plymouth
3400 plyino,th Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
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CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Cvntnr, Minnetpolk. Minncsota 55402
'retephone (612} 337.9300
Facsimile (612) 337-9310
Re: Eminent Domain Proceedings/Use of Quick -Take Procedure
Dear Frank:
you asked me to summarize the procedure used in eminent domain
matters pertaining to obtaining title and possession of the
property that is the subject of the eminent domain case. In
adder to ress theddress overallthat issue, it procedure used probably would
to
add domain cases.
An eminent domain case is started by filing a petition with the
court naming owners and other people that have an interest in the
property. After the petition is filed, the court -holds a hearing
to determine whether there is a public purpose for the
acquisition and whether there is a necessity to take the land in
question. If the court determines that there is a public purpose
and a necessity, the court will authorize the proceeding to go
forward. The only issue left to be resolved is the amount of
compensation to be paid for the property.
Normally it .takes approximately six months before the case is
heard by the commissioners. The time period will depend on the
complexity of the case and the willingness of the property owner
to cooperate in the processing of the eminent domain case.
After the commissioners issue their compensation award, either
the City or the property owner can appeal the award. If there is
an appeal, and if the property owner bequests the City to deposit
a portion of the commissioner's award, the City would need to
deposit up to 75% of the commissioner's award. The property
owner can then withdraw the money. An appeal in district court
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Mr. Frank Boyles
April 5, 199.1
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can take anywhere from one year to three years. If the quick -
take procedure is not used, the City does not hVethe u less uitorhas
de ositedto use the 75% of phetcomissioners' award.
period durinthat time
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State law allows the City to use a quick -take procedure, under
which the City deposits its estimated value for the property.
The City needs to give the property owner at least 910e days notice
ce
of its intent to acquire the property using t
procedure. At the quick -take hearing, the court will make to
determination as -to whether it is necessary for the City
immediately acquire title and possession to the property.
Once the quick -take order is issued, the City cannot withdraw
from the eminent domain action. because the City has acquired
title to` the property as of the date of the quick -take order. If
a quick -take procedure is not used, the City can withdraw from
the case anytime up to the time that it deposits 75% of the
:com is`sioneres award.
:Please feel free to call me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
te,7. Thomson
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PL100-32A
cc: Ijames Willis
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLyM7jIH, SdIA 55447
DATE: February 15, 1990
TO: Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation
FROM: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
SUBJECT: UNSUPERVISED PUBLIC SWIEMIM BEACHES
I have reviewed your inquiry as to whether or not the City of Plymouth should
MY answer is an unqualified .
beach1L0operate an unsupervised public swinming
because of the liability potential.
However, that is not to say that you couldn't reduce swimmuzg hours at a beach
because of budget or personnel restraints. The closing hours would have to be
posted, the beach personnel would have to clear the water of all swimmers at
the time of closing and the police would have to include the beach in their
routine patrol schedule. It would also be advisable to publish the reduced
beach hours in the local publications, ccmmmity newsletters and the local
cable access channel.
'If you decide to close a beach, the beach front area should be landscaped so
that it no longer has a swinming beach configuration. The area should also be
posted and notices published in the same manner as stated in the preceding
paragraph. If we don't follow these procedures the courts would most likely
rule that the city permitted an attractive nuisance to exist and we assumed
the liabilities because of our lack of positive action.
cc: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
Dale E. Hahn, Director of Finance
March 29, 1991
Howard Hunt
17205 County Road 47
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Hunt:
The Plymouth City Council recently reactivated the Charter
Commission. Enclosed is a news release on this action as well as
a report on the status of the Charter Commission. The City
Council is soliciting applications from interested citizens who
wish to be considered for appointment to the Charter Commission.
The Council directed that previous Charter Commission members who
are eligible for reappointment be given an opportunity to
determine their willingness to continue and to be considered for
reappointment by the court. Our records indicate that you
previously served on the Plymouth Charter Commission which met
during the late 1960's and early 19701x.
I have enclosed an application form for your use. Please note
that the form must be returned to me by Noon, Friday, April 19.
At that time, the City Council will consider all applications
received and recommend persons to the District Court for the
court's consideration and ultimate appointment.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
X
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612 550-5000
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April 1, 1991
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Dear Board or Commission Applicant:
Your interview with the Plymouth City Council for appointment to
a board or commission is scheduled for:
Date/Time:
at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The interview
will last about 15 minutes. The interviews will conclude on
April 17 and you will be notified of the outcome by letter after
that date.
The Plymouth City Council recently reactivated the Plymouth
Charter Commission. Enclosed is a news release on this action.
Your previous application for appointment to a City board or
commission will not be considered for the Charter Commission. If
you wish to be considered for this Commission, a separate
application must be obtained by calling me at 550-5014.
Applications for the Charter Commission must be returned to me by
Noon, Friday, April 19. At that time, the City Council will
consider all applications received and recommend persons to the
District Court for the court's consideration and ultimate
appointment.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
-LI�Gc,e,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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April 1, 1991
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
Dear Board or Commission Member:
The Plymouth City Council recently reactivated the Charter
Commission. Enclosed is a news release on this action as well as
an application form. The City Council is soliciting applications
from interested citizens who wish to be considered for
appointment to the Charter Commission.
I would appreciate your help in "getting the word out." Perhaps
you are interested in applying or know of a neighbor or friend
who would be interested in serving.
Please note that the enclosed application form must be returned
to me by Noon, Friday, April 19. At that time, the City Council
will consider all applications received and recommend persons to
the District Court for the court's consideration and ultimate
appointment.
Thanks for your help! If you have any questions, please call me
at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauen orst
City Clerk
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Laurie Rauenhorst, 550-5014
CHARTER COMMISSION REACTIVATED; APPLICATIONS SOUGHT
The Plymouth City Council is seeking applicants to serve on
the City Charter Commission. Applications can be obtained by
calling 550-5014 and are due by noon on Fri., April 19.
Appointments to the charter commission are made by the
District Court. The City Council will make recommendations to
the court based upon the applications received.
The Charter Commission will consider whether it is
advisable to recommend a city charter defining the specific
framework, operating procedures and regulations associated with
Plymouth government. If the Commission recommends a Charter, it
would be voted on by Plymouth residents.
The City Council reactivated the Charter Commission at a
March 18 meeting. The issue arose when the League of Women
Voters and League of Plymouth Voters suggested that the City
consider changing its form of government from a statutory city to
a home rule charter city.
Statutory cities derive their powers from state statutes
and do not have any powers not specifically granted by state law.
Home rule charter cities can exercise any powers that their
locally adopted charters give them as long as those powers do not
conflict with state law.
The original 15 member Charter Commission which was formed
in 1968 never completed its work. Therefore, Plymouth remained a
statutory city.
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UNION CITY MISSION
3409 E. MEDICINE LAKE BLVD. / PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
(612) 559-1883
March
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To: Blair Tremere -
From: Pat Murphy,
RE: UCM NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
Enclosed for your information is our meeting
notice sent out to all Plymouth residents
listed on petitions, speaker cards or letters
received by the Plymouth City Council at the
Smith Lodge conditional use permit hearing.
I have also sent copies to the Mayor and each
jor of the City Council members.
Please copy to City Manager Jim Willis if you
think he would like to be informed. Also,
if either you or Jim would like to attend,
you're more than welcome.
Best wishes.
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UNION CITY MISSION
3409 E. MEDICINE LAKE BLVD./PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
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March 28, 1991 0-1-11 -
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To: Union City Mission Neighbors
From: Pat Murphy',,
Executive Director
RE: MEETING NOTICE
The Board and Staff of Union City Mission would appreciate your rneet_:ng
with us to discuss concerns raised during recent Conditional Use Permit
hearings for our Smith Lodge transitional housing program. Union Cit,,/
Mission will be presenting its plan for resolution of these concerns tc
the Plymouth City Council in June. We want your input in the development
of this plan.
In order to hear from as many of our neighbors as possible, we will be
holding two meetings in the month of April. We hope this will provide a
time convenient for you.
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9th
Scanticon
Plymouth Room
3131 Campus Drive
Plymouth, MN
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17th
Scanticon
Plymouth Room
3131 Campus Drive
Plymouth, MN
To complete meeting arrangements, we would appreciate if you would return
the enclosed card, indicating which meeting you are able to attend and
the number of people attending. Feel free to invite any of your
neighbors who might be interested but were not on our mailing list. Just
let us know the numbers attending. Finally, if you are unable to attend
either meeting, please don't hesitate to call, or drop a note, with your
concerns, ideas and suggestions. The more input we have, the better our
plans and solutions will be.
We appreciate your taking the time to participate in this process. We
look forward to hearing from you.
PJM:rlm
Enclosure
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March 28, 1991
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Mr. J. Willis, Mgr.; (Please give cc: to Mayor; Each Council Member)
Dear Sir:
It has been almost 4 months since the Dec. 10, 1990 City Council Meeting
regarding Unon,City Mission & the Transitional Lodge Facility.
At that time it was directed they meet with the neighbors, discuss
present problems in the neighborhood due to their Facilities and
arrive at some solutions. As of today, Mar 28th, (almost four months later)
they HAVE NOT IET MET with the area residents.
Also, the fact that Pat Murphy has never answered either of the two letters
written on behalf of the area residents exhibits a less than cooperative
attitude.
On March 14, several neighbors from this area got together to discuss this
situation. We are concerned with the problems in this area as a result of
the lack of control by Union City Mission regarding their Facilities.
Example: We have suggested that Union City Mission escort some of the
habitual drunken men when they go for a walk. We are told --They MAY NOT REQUIRE
the men to be escorted. We have asked that they then confine them on the
premises. We are told that they CANNOT LEGALLY confine them to the grounds.
This is but one example.
Now, to bring additional people into a Room & Board Facility (each one having
TWO OR MORE severe primary problems)* and NOT HAVE LEGAL CONTROL over these
residents CONSTITUTES A SEVERE THREAT TO THE RESIDENTS OF THIS AREA, THE
CHILDREN ATTENDING THE NEARBY SCHOOLS AND THE PEOPLE USING HENN.Co.FRENCH PARK.
This decision by the City Council to allow the Cond.Use Permit was perhaps
handled in a hasty manner. They did state they felt pressured to arrive at a
decision that night, rather than study the concerns of the neighbors. I, and
many of my neighbors, feel there are enough legitimate concerns about the
Transitional Lodge Facility and the Mission Farms that this expansion should
be PUT ON HOLD until there is adequate time for an in-depth study.
Please remember, You are to Determine:
Is the safety, quietude & intent of this R-1 zoned area endangered?
Is this particular area already saturated with institutions?
You are not being asked to decide the need, but rather THE SUITABILITY OF LOCATION.
We care about people &•their problems, ,t'one_ar. cannot nor should not do it all.
Sincerely, /
��-�rL9` �G'LTZ �'J�6G2C�•/i
Pat Katzmarek
3520 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55441
-;Note:
Refer to UDM Application (Trans.Lodge)
to H.U.D., etc.
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Pg. 53 of—Part
also Pg. 3 of
& Pg. 37 Part
cc: J. Makowske
Henn.Co.Parks
Board of Dir-UCM
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March 26, 1991
Judy Makowske
Hennepin County Commissioner
A-2400 Government Ctr.
300 So. 6th St.
Mpls., MN 55487
Re: Meeting with residents of the Union City Mission Neighborhood
to.discuss the Transitional Lodge Facility.
I would like to express my thanks on behalf of the residents of this
neighborhood for your interest regarding bur concerns of Union City Mission
and its effect upon this neighborhood.
After waiting since Dec. 10, 1990 for Union City Mission to hold a meeting,
the residents of this neighborhood became concerned and several neighbors
met on March 14, 1991 to discuss the various problems. We are very
pleased that Mary Hollenbeck was able to attend this meeting. This was
both helpful and encouraging to us.
Again, thank you for your time and concern.
Sincerely,
Pat Katzmarek
Mission Area Neighbor Assoc.
3520 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55417
It is greatly appreciated.
cc�City Mgr.
//Mayor
4, -Each Council Member
P. Murphy, UnC.M.
MAR 29
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March 24, 1991
Dear Mr. Willis,
This memo is regarding the City Council meeting held on Dec. 10. 1990.
At that meeting, Mission Farms Management received a permit from the
city to licence a transitional lodging facility at this location.
During this meeting, a number of affected neighbors expressed concerns
regarding how this facility was being managed or lack of control of
their residents. Some of the problems identified to the council at
that meeting were:
o Mission Farms residents drinking on neighborhood streets.
o Mission Farms residents walking into neighborhood homes.
o Neighborhood children being harassed in their own yards by
Mission residents.
o The high volume of police and ambulance calls sent to this
facility on a monthly/yearly basis.
As a result of the above mentioned problems, it was our understanding
that the city council requested Mission Farms Management meet with the
neighborhood and identify ways to address/resolve the current problems
our neighborhood is experiencing.
As of March 24, 1991, the Mission Farms Management has yet to contact
or respond to the neighborhood or to their concerns. We feel that
sufficient time has pasted (3 months) and some attempt to contact the
neighborhood should have been made by now.
Please be advised that we are still concerned and even more so now
that the Mission Farms management obviously does not deem it necessary
to have neighborhood involvement in attempting to address/resolve our
concerns.
With this type of irresponsible
expansion permits should not be
expansion under these conditions
our community.
Sincerely,
Barbara and Bernie Bartos
10720 36th Place North
- Plymouth, Mn. 55441
Phone: 544-9431
cc: Mayor
City Councial members
management, further extension or
granted. We believe any additional
would not be in the best interest of
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 3, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage
SUBJECT: ROUTE 92 IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
PROJECT
The City is working cooperatively with Minnesota Rideshare, MTC,
and the Regional Transit Board to improve the productivity of
Plymouth's Route 92 (reverse commuter service), and initiate
travel demand management programs with local employers. This
memorandum provides an overview of this project.
Route 92 Productivity Improvements
Since October 1983 when the Plymouth Metrolink project was
initiated, Route 92 service has been the least productive in
terms of ridership. The Route 92 service is the "reverse
commuter" segment of Plymouth Metrolink, designed to serve
persons living in Minneapolis and employed in Plymouth.
Historically, only 50 trips, i.e., 25 passengers daily, have used
this service. This contrasts with the 300 plus trips supplied
each day both by Route 91, i.e., commuter service from southwest
Plymouth, and Route 93, i.e., commuter service from northeast
Plymouth. With over 10,000 employees working in the Route 92
service area, it seems that ridership could be much better.
The MTC has conducted some preliminary analysis regarding
Route 92. Their findings are:
1. In its existing configuration, Route 92 fails to serve
the second most common Plymouth work shift start time of
7 a.m. The attached graphic entitled Plymouth work
shifts displays that within the area served by Route 92,
4,200 employees start their work at 7 a.m., while 4,700
begin at 8 a.m.
2. By contrast, employees quit work in the afternoon at a
wider variety of times, including 1,800 at 3 p.m., 3,056
at 3:30 p.m., 1,395 at 4 p.m., and 2,807 at 4:30 p.m.
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ROUTE 92 IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT
April 3, 1991
Page 2
3. The existing route configuration does not necessarily
serve the major employment sites in Plymouth. The
attached graphic entitled, "Plymouth Employment Sites of
Over 50 and Route 92 Routing," shows the existing
Route 92 routes and any employer above 50 employees.
4. Route productivity as measured in passengers per mile
vary substantially between Routes 92A, B, C, and D.
Route 92C should be discontinued, reconfigured, or
redefined.
5. The graphic entitled, "Patronage Per Trip," also shows
that the 92A route is most productive on its first a.m.
inbound, as is Route 92B. Route 92C and 92D have
substantially lower ridership statistics.
6. The graphic entitled, "Average Daily Ridership Per Week,"
shows the number of passengers carried for a number of
weeks between October 29 and March 4. While the holidays
cause a major decline during December, the normal
ridership appears to be between 50 to 60 trips per day.
7. The MTC has also developed statistics showing the running
time of each trip to determine whether or not there is
sufficient time for the distance traveled.
We expect these recommendations by April 16. The actual route
revisions would be implemented this fall, probably in September
so we will have sufficient time to market them with Plymouth's
employers.
Travel Demand Management
Regional Transit Board representatives have conducted a number of
travel demand management improvement projects in the twin city
area. Travel demand management is a means by which the
Metropolitan Council and Regional Transit Board intend to promote
transit by strongly encouraging employers to promote transit use
by their employees. Plymouth's revised comprehensive plan is
required by the Metropolitan Council to contain travel demand
management objectives and performance measures for implementation
in the next few years.
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ROUTE 92 IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT
April 3, 1991
Page 3
As part of the data gathering for Route 92, the MTC has contacted
employers in the Route 92 service area. They have identified
employer contact persons, telephone numbers, starting and ending
times. This information will be used in a questionnaire which
will be assembled and distributed during the summer to employees
working at major employers. Through this questionnaire we hope
to learn which travel demand management strategies might best
work for each employer.
Among the strategies employers may consider are:
Ride Matching
Preferential Carpool Parking
Subsidized Van Pools
Subsidized Transit Passes
Guaranteed Ride Home Programs
Variable Work Hours
Transit Options
On -Site Transportation Coordinators
Parking Management Strategies
Employer Fleet Options
Telecommuting
Each of these options has its own implications and costs. We
hope to be able to work with employers during the summer months
so that in the fall they will be able to implement some simple,
low cost, traffic demand management functions. We also hope that
they will assist us in marketing the improvements to Route 92 as
part of this ongoing effort.
I will keep you advised of further developments.
FB:kec
cc: Steve Jaeger, MTC
Len Simich, RTB
Dan Faulkner, City Engineer
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
April 1, 1991
Blair Tremere, Community Development Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
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SUBJECT: PUBLICITY REGARDING PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME OWNER
AND REMODELING CONTRACTORS
In response to your memo dated March 13, 1991, I have completed both phases of
the City Council's Directive by producing the following:
A five minute segment explaining our application and permit requirements
was presented on the Northwest City's Program (channel 35). The major
emphasis of this segment was to encourage residents who were planning to
undertake a home improvement project this spring to begin planning for it
now.
A local media news release was produced and distributed through the
Pl mouth Sailor, the Weekly News, Northwest Community Television (channel
37� as well as a letter to all of the Homeowner Associations which
included a written announcement. The news release on Northwest Community
Television has been aired since March 19, 1991. The news release and
written announcement sent to the Homeowner's Associations was mailed on
March 22, 1991.
All of our informational handouts and check lists have been updated and
made readily available for distribution at the public service counter,
and for individuals who request such information by mail.
In addition, I am currently in the process of completing a brochure which is
intended at ouris should
be completed andready fordistribution no later thanApril12,199
Please see me should you have any further questions.
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DATE:
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FROM:
SUBJECT
All Employees
Laurie Rauenhorstkty Clerk
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
The Employee Survey indicated that employees would like more
information about actions taken by the City Council. The
following "Notes from the Meeting" are being done on a trial
basis for the next two months. They are intended to contain
information of general interest to city employees and will not
include every action taken by the Council.
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.
I would appreciate your feedback. Please let me know whether you
think the notes are useful or if you have suggestions for change.
Leave me a voice message at 5014. Thanks!
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NOTES FROM THE MEETING
' PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 1, ...1991
1. David and Jean Barwig received a $1,400 check for winning the
"That's Not Trash; It's Cash" Recycling Contest. There had.
been no winner in 14 weeks.
2. The project architect for the Public Works Facility Expansion
presented the design/development report on this project.
There were only minor differences from the previous report
submitted in January. The Council accepted the report and
authorized the architect to prepare plans and specifications.
The total project cost is estimated at $3,808,000.
3. Discussions continued on the scope and assessment methods for
the 1991 Street Reconstruction Program. The 1991
improvements were ordered with modifications. Further
analysis of assessment methods will be done.
4. The RPUD (Residential Planned Unit Development) Final Plat
for "Boulder Ridge 2nd Addition" was approved. This second
phase of the Boulder Ridge Addition, located in the southeast
corner of 57th Avenue North and Zachary Lane, will consist of
12 single-family attached units.
5. The municipal boundary between Plymouth and Maple Grove in
the area between I-494 and Quinwood Lane was adjusted. The
purpose of the action was to eliminate the boundary that now
runs across private property so that it would be in line with
County Road 10.
6. At the request of area residents, the City Council amended
the he
on County Road 6 near Parkers Lake. A portion of
the trail was previously going to run from Juneau Lane to
Fernbrook Lane along County Road 6. Due to several factors
(safety, saving of a tree, and resident concerns), the
Council directed that the trail be relocated to follow Juneau
southerly to 14th Avenue and then east to Fernbrook Lane.
7. The Council received a report from a Hennepin County Wildlife
Manager and Public Safety Director Carlquist on the deer
situation in Plymouth. The deer population in Plymouth
continues to increase each year, with a corresponding
increase in vehicle/deer collisions that is of significant
public safety concern.
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Mr. Gillette recommended that archery hunting could be an
effective way to reduce the deer herd in Plymouth. The key,
is to remove the "sanctuary affect" and thereby alter the
deer herds seasonal movement patterns. Because communities
surrounding Plymouth have instituted various forms of
hunting, the deer have sought sanctuary in Plymouth, thereby
decreasing the number of deer in surrounding communities and
increasing the number in Plymouth.
This issue was referred to a future study session where staff
will provide additional information on how a bow harvest
could be conducted.
8. The Council has been requested to install trunk sanitary
sewer facilities to serve the area north of County Road 9 and
west of Vicksburg Lane. This includes the Hollydale Golf
Course site. This item was referred to a study session so
that several concerns relating to timing, financing, scope of
the project, and future land use can be addressed in detail.
9. A gasoline service station license was approved for Amoco
Food Shop at 3855 Plymouth Blvd.
10. The 1988 Uniform Fire Code was adopted.
11. The Council ratified Addendum I to the 1989-1991 Labor
Agreement between the City and Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Inc. representing Plymouth police officers and
investigators.
12. Several park related agenda items: Parkland acquisition,
Kimberly Lane Neighborhood Park, and 1991 Park Capital
Improvements Projects were deferred until after the Financial
Task Force Report is received.
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
APRIL 1, 1991
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker,
Vasiliou, and Zitur, City Manager Willis, Assistant
City Manager Boyles, Public Works Director Moore,
Planning & Community Development Director Tremere
1. Determine whether homes along the Larch Heights Lagoon area
are being assessed as lakeshore on Bass Lake.
2. Determine what the program costs would be to eliminate
sedimentation from all lakes, ponds, and lagoons within the
City. How would such a program be financed? What is the
status of the four Storm Drainage Improvement Tax Districts?
3. Accomplish soil borings at the entry of the lagoon to Bass
Lake to determine whether erosion has played a part in the
loss of water depth. Conduct a meeting with lagoon residents
to share the findings.
4. Get an estimate of what a comprehensive milfoil control
program would cost for the City by water body (or acre).
5. Report to the Council on what steps should be taken to
minimize and clean out sedimentation in City storm system
ponds.
6. Establish a marketing plan for the street reconstruction
program, including a timeline which would provide City
residents with sufficient advance notice about the program so
that they can be familiar with its purpose, financing, and
impact.
7. Work with legislators to seek general legislation for private
streets similar to that enacted in New Jersey. Failing the
general legislation, special legislation should be attempted.
A task force should be established for the purpose of
supporting this legislative effort.
8. Consider discontinuing "That's Not Trash, It's Cash,"
promotion effort.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO OUR SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
WITH PLYMOUTH APARTMENT AND CONDOMINIUM
OWNERS AND MANAGERS
TO DISCUSS FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE SAFETY IN YOUR BUILDINGS
9:00 A.M. - Thursday, April 18, 1991 - City Council Chambers
Plymouth City Center - 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
The Plymouth Fire Department invites you to an informal, get
acquainted meeting for all apartment and condominium owners and
managers in the City of Plymouth to meet and discuss concerns
regarding fire prevention and life safety in your buildings.
Coffee and rolls will be served.
It is important that you bring your Head of Maintenance to this
meeting! Also invited is your Assistant Manager, Caretaker, or
any one you feel would be interested in these concerns.
Agenda Will Include:
- Video
- Fire Inspection of Buildings by Maintenance Personnel
- Fire Code Requirements for Recycling
- Topics You Would Like Discussed (Use enclosed form)
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Please RSVP before Friday. April 12
using the enclosed form I by telephone At 550-5122
SIEBEN•GROSE■VON HOLTUM■MCCOY■CAREY■LTD.
MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE
900 MIDWEST PLAZA EAST, EIGHTH AND MARQUETTE@MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
TELEPHONE (612) 333-4500■ FAX (612) 333-5970 a (800) 328-4529 (REGIONAL)
March 28, 1991
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
City of Plymouth
City Center
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MN 55125
RE: NOTICE OF POSSIBLE CLAIM PURSUANT TO MINN. STAT. §466.05
Our File No.: 72,292
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby placed on notice pursuant to Minnesota Statute
§466.05 of a possible claim against the City of Plymouth.
Harry A. Sleben, Jr.
Cunt Grose (1923.1987)
John L Von Hokum
Timothy 1. McCoy
John W. Carey
Douglas L Schmidt
Mark R. Kosieradzki
Raymond R. Peterson
William D. Sommerness
David A. Stofferahn
Mark G. Olive
Wilbur W. Fluegel
David W. H. lorstad
Willard L Wbntzei. Jr.
William a Songard
Steven Q Emmings
James P. Carey
David R. Vail
Susan M. Holden
Arthur C. Kosleradzki
Scott H. Soderberg
john R ybl4e. Jr.
Robert W. Schaumann
Judy L Emmings
On or about December 16, 128 L at or near Vicksburg Lane and 52nd
Avenue, in the City of—PI-y—m—o-u-71h, County of Hennepin, State of
Minnesota, Mr. Earl Thompson was injured while crossing the
railroad tracks in a motor vehicle on the Plymouth city street of
Vicksburg Lane, when he was propelled into the roof or ceiling of
the truck cab he was driving.
Mr. Thompson may seek damages against you for negligence
regarding the condition of the roadway in that area in excess of
$50,000.00.
All questions arising from this incident or in connection with
the same should be directed to the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
Douglas E. Schmidt
FOR THE FIRM
DES/MAB/jbm
of counsel
Miles W. Lord
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DONALD WILLIAM CARLSON
15454 96TH STREET NE
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
TELEPHONE (612) 441-6802
April 1, 1991
Jim Thompson
City Attorney, City Of Plymouth
Holmes And Graven
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Reference: Plymouth Police Department Actions
Commencing April 1989.
NOTICE OF CLAIM
Please be advised that it is the intention of DONALD
WILLIAM CARLSON to commence an appropriate legal action
against the City Of Plymouth, Minnesota arising out of the
events referenced above. This is a Notice Of Intent To Sue
and Notice Of Claim against the City of Plymouth, Minnesota
for an ammount in excess of $7,400,000.
This notice is sent to comply with any applicable
statutes requiring such notice.
DWC/eck
Sincerely,
Donald William Carlson
15454 96th Street NE
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 2, 1991
TO: Eric Blank, Laurie Rauenhorst, Frank Boyles
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT: VOLUNTEERS
Mayor Bergman has provided me with three names of individuals who
have contacted him regarding the possibility of serving as
volunteers. The following are the persons contacting the Mayor:
1. Jennifer Martin, 593-5927 - The Mayor did not indicate
any particular preference that Jennifer might have for
volunteer service. She has recently been a member of the
City's financial task force.
Laurie, I would like for you to contact Jennifer to see
what her interests might be.
2. Ivadell C. Farrells, 1155 Kingsview Lane, Plymouth, MN
55447, 473-5512. Ms. Farrells is 71 years of age and
according to the Mayor, would be interested in doing
something involving children or flowers and flower beds.
Eric, I would like for you to contact Ms. Farrells and
explore further with her, her interest in volunteer
service.
3. Wolfgang.Ebert, 540-9226. The Mayor indicates that Mr.
Ebert would be interested in some sort of planning and/or
cleanup activity work; perhaps more the planning aspect
Of it.
Frank, I would like for you to make the initial contact
on this and perhaps refer it back to Eric.
Please let me know of your success in contacting each of these
individuals. Thank you.
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CITY OF
April 4, 1991 PUMOUTR
Jennifer L. Martin (593-5237)
10320 28th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Jennifer:
You indicated on the phone today that although you have withdrawn
your application for a board or commission appointment for this
year, you would be interested in other volunteer service for the
City. Specifically, you identified an interest in a city clean-
up program.
The City Council recently authorized implementation of a new
program called CARE (Clean and Restore Our Environment). The
success of this program will depend largely on volunteers, and we
certainly would be happy to have your help.
The coordinator of the CARE Program is Park and Recreation
Director Eric Blank. By copy of this letter I am providing him
with your name, address, and phone number so that he can contact
you regarding the program. His direct phone number is 550-5131.
Your service on the Financial Task Force this year has been
appreciated, and we look forward to working with you on this new
endeavor!
Sincerely,
GGL�,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF
April 4, 1991 PLYMOUTH+
Ivadell Farrells
1155 Kingsview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Farrells:
This is just a short note to follow up our phone conversation of Wednesday,
April 3. You have indicated an interest in becoming a member of our volunteer
gardening program at Parkers Lake Park. We think this is a wonderful
opportunity for you and other citizens of Plymouth to help make Plymouth a
more exciting and colorful place to live. The volunteer work also goes a long
ways towards helping us keep the cost of maintaining the parks down.
In the near future, Mark Peterson, Superintendent of Parks, will be ocntacting
you to invite you to a meeting to discuss the details of how the flower
program will operate in 1991. Mr. Peterson's goal will be to design a program
that will match the time and interest that you have available to commit to
this program.
If you wish to discuss this further with me at any time, you can reach me at
550-5131.
I hope by the time you get this letter, you have overcome the flu bug. Thank
you for your interest in the City.
Sincerely,
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Eric J.
Blank
Director
of Parks and Recreation
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Mayor
Sup't. of Parks
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: March 28, 1991
TO: Mark Peterson, Superintendent of Parks
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation ,
SUBJECT: EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
The Mayor has been contacted by Jerry Teschendorf about the possibility of
doing an Eagle Scout project for the City. Jerry's number is 475-1479. I
would appreciate it if you would contact Jerry and discuss the possibility of
various Eagle Scout projects, and get back to me as soon as possible, so I can
let the City Manager and Mayor know the project Jerry and his troop will be
working on.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 3, 1991
TO: Eric Blank, Park & Recreation Director
FROM: Mark S. Peterson, Superintendent Parks
SUBJECT: NO. 1 - CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL
NO. 2 - EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
I have received two recent memos from you regarding:
r� 1. Dealing with a flooded path on West Medicine Lake Drive. This was
looked at on April 2, 1991. Arrangements have been made to have a
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new culvert installed by April 19, 1991.
2. Eagle Scout Projects (Mayor Bergman). I have just begun discussions
of various volunteer and scouting types of projects for the 1991
season. At this point we have not designated any Eagle Scout
Projects. I would anticipate that we will have some options within
the next few weeks. I will contact Jerry Teschendorf on April 4,
1991 and inform him as to our status.
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cc: James G. Willis
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 1, 1991
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst, �Ity Clerk
SUBJECT: ELECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD TO SECRETARY OF STATE
I have been reappointed to the Clerk's Elections Advisory Board
to the Secretary of State for a one year term expiring March,
1992.
The purpose of this Board is to improve communications between
the Secretary of State and cities, to coordinate legislative
programs, to advise on recommended and needed changes in election
laws and rules, and to discuss the clerks' responsibilities in
the election process.
I have served on this Board six of the last seven years. Last
year I spoke at the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative
Conference on the topic of Uniform Election Day and school
district boundaries on behalf of this Board, as well as attended
one meeting of the Board. This year will be no different in
terms of time commitment.
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17315 9th Ave No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
March 30, 1991
Mr. Kim M. Bergman
Mayor, City of Plymouth
City Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN
Dear Mr. Bergman:
On Tuesday, March 19th, our dog "Bandit", who had
gotten loose, was struck by a car at Highway 101 and 6.
Your Community Service Officer Mr. Marcus Bruning res-
ponded and took the dog to the Emergency Veterinary
Hospital. We appreciate this prompt service which, were
sure, contributed to the dog's living and recovery.
Mr. Bruning is obviously dedicated to his job for
he also took the time and trouble to call the hospital
twice later in the evening to see how Bandit wasdoing.
Bandit is now recovering and my wife and I just
wanted to express our appreciation for this fine commun-
ity service.
Sincere y,
Ronald L. Fraser
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April 2, 1991
Representative Bill Schreiber
267 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
SUBJECT: SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT LEGISLATION
Dear Bill:
I have provided a copy of your March 13 letter to the City
Council for their consideration. Following some discussion, the
Council voted, 3 to 2, not to support the legislation as
proposed.
The primary concern of the Council majority was that they believe
there was some public policy value in having County Board
oversight of park district budgeting. There is no concern
expressed regarding the question of providing for the election of
all park district members.
I am enclosing for your information a copy of our staff report on
this agenda item. If you have any questions with respect to it,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
C�G -Willis
t9yanager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
April 2, 1991
Senator Gen Olson
125 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
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SUBJECT: SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT LEGISLATION
Dear Gen:
I have provided a copy of your March 13 letter to the City
Council for their consideration. Following some discussion, the
Council voted, 3 to 2, not to support the legislation as
proposed.
The primary concern of the Council majority was that they believe
there was some public policy value in having County Board
oversight of park district budgeting. There is no concern
expressed regarding the question of providing for the election of
all park district members.
I am enclosing for your information a copy of our staff report on
this agenda item. If you have any questions with respect to it,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
J G. Willis
ity anager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: March 27, 1991 for Council Meeting of April 1, 1991
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLQON TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ELECTION OF SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AND TO PERMIT THE BOARD TO
ADOPT THEIR OWN BUDGET
1. ACTION REQUESTED: Consideration of the attached resolution
urging our legislators to support legislation authorizing
the election of all seven members of the Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District Board of Commissioners, and to enable
the Board to adopt its budget independent of County Board
review.
2. BACKGROUND: The Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District
(Hennepin Parks) Board of Commissioners is a seven member
board. Five commissioners are elected and two are appointed
by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. It has been
proposed that all seven members should be elected and
thereby, be independent from the political winds which may
emanate from the Hennepin County Government Center. The
legislation which is proposed would also provide that the
Hennepin Parks Board would be authorized to adopt its own
budget without review or potential veto by the Hennepin
Board of Commissioners.
The bill under consideration in both the House and the
Senate has bipartisan support and is being supported on the
basis of seeking to promote more responsive local
government. The Park Board has not requested this
legislation, nor have they taken a position with respect to
it. The Hennepin County Board has not taken a position on
the bill, according to Commissioner Jude.
3. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the attached
resolution is recommended if the Council determines that a
totally elected and independent Park Board is desirable.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice
of the City Council of the City
on the day of
were present:
thereof, a
of Plymouth, Minnesota,
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The following members were absent:
and moved its adoption:
meeting
was held
members
introduced the following Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -
MUNICIPAL SUPPORT FOR SUBURBAN HENNEPIN PARKS LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District is a unit
of local government created to develop, manage, and maintain the
Suburban Hennepin Regional Park system, and is empowered to levy
taxes on the property owners of the Suburban Hennepin Regional
Park District and plan for the expenditure of property tax
revenues for the benefit of the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park
system; and
WHEREAS, an independent and democratically elected Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park District Board of Commissioners is
essential to ensure public confidence in the activities and
priorities of the Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the City Council expresses its
unqualified support for legislation before the Minnesota
Legislature in the 1991 legislative session that would establish
the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District Board of
Commissioners as an all -elected seven -member board, with
commissioners representing equal size districts within the
Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council expresses its
support for legislation before the Minnesota Legislature in the
1991 legislative session that allows the Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District Board of Commissioners to formulate and
implement annual budgets for the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park
District without review or veto of the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners.
The motion for
seconded by
vote being taken
adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly
_ , and upon
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against or abstained:
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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GEN OLSON
"enatar 43rd Di<tr•ic•t
Iiinrm 135
Slate Office Building
St. Pau I. \I\ 55155
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March 13, 1991
Rim Bergman
Mayor
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
City of Plymouth
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
Senate
State of Minnesota
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We are excited to announce the introduction of legislation in the
Minnesota House and Senate to establish the Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District (Hennepin Parks) Board of Commissioners as
an all -elected seven -member board with full autonomy to formulate
and implement annual budgets for the park district. We are
writing to ask you to give your city's formal support to this
legislation. We have enclosed a copy of the proposed legislation
and a sample resolution expressing municipal support for your
council's consideration.
Currently, the Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners is a seven -
member board with five commissioners elected and two
commissioners appointed by the Hennepin County Board. The
Hennepin County board also has the authority to review and veto
the annual park district budget as formulated by the Hennepin
Parks Board.
Since Hennepin Parks is a local unit of government empowered to
levy property taxes on the citizens of suburban Hennepin County,
we believe the Hennepin Parks Board should be fully accountable
to those citizens through the democratic election process. We
also believe that as an independent local unit of government,
Hennepin Parks should have the power to formulate and implement
annual budgets for the park district without review or veto by
the Hennepin County Board.
Furthermore, one cannot ignore growing public dissatisfaction
with controversies surrounding appointments to the Hennepin Parks
Board. We believe an independent and democratically elected
Hennepin Parks Board is essential to restore and assure public
confidence in the board's activities and priorities.
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The bill has strong bi-partisan support in both the House and the
Senate with Senators Merriam, McGowan, Riveness and Traub and
Representatives Segal, Knickerbocker, Garcia, and Limmer joining
us as co-authors.
We encourage you to help secure passage of this legislation by
approving a supporting resolution at your next council meeting.
Dedicated citizens working with us will be in contact with your
council to assist in this effort and to assure your support is
reported to the Legislature.
Thank you for supporting an independent and democratic Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park District Board of Commissioners and for
your efforts to improve local government in Hennepin County.
Sincerely,
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Gen Olson
State Senator
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Bill Sch e r
State Representative
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Star Tribune
Established 1867
Roger Parkinson Publisher and President
Joel R. Kromer Executive Editor
Tim J. McGuire Managing Editor
Robert J. White Editorial Editor
Friday,,Fecruary 22.'1991
An O -elected county parks board
The Henneri- Ccu-v, Board's decision :o over-
r,de last fan's e!ecaon results and put David
Dombrowski back on the Suburban Hennepin
Parks Board was more than just a slap in the face
for voters. It was a siap in the Legislature's face as
well. And lea:slators should not let their 1991
session end wizhout doing something about it.
That something should be to strip the County
Board of its pcwe- to appoint two Parks Board
members to serve alongside the five members
three:l,� eiecte::. The Legislature gave count', com-
missioners the acccintment author.ty as a com-
promise' e:-xeen't!t:ir desire for full control of the
parks s%stern and the public's desire to keep the
parks independent of county politics.
The unusual ar-ar.9p ;gent was considered at the
time a reasonabie wa,_ to balance the interests of
counr. goer- re-: with the interests of park
use-s..-knd for sever -n! %ears it worked reasonably
well. Erected and ap;ointed board members gener-
all% pui':ed toee:her. even on issues as bitterly
contro,,ers:ar as ice acquisition of a new park on
Lake Minnetonka.
Recena} however. a split developed between
elected and appointed members. And when Dom-
browski — who had been appointed to the board
to fill a vacancy — was defeated in his first try for
election. the split exploded into open warfare.
Now the board can't even agree on who should
sere as permanent chairman.
This is an intolerable situation that the Legislature
helped create and therefore has an obligation to
correct. But the Legislature has more to do here
than fust repair its own mistakes. It also nas a duty
— higher than any other — to uphold the demo-
cratic process and the right of the people to decide
who should represent thein. and who should not.
That rght has clearly been violated by the Henne-
pin County Board's decision to put Dombrowski
back i..^.to a job from which the voters had ousted
him. To make sure that never happens again. the
Legislature should make the Suburban Hennepin
Parks Board what it oue::t tohave been all along: a
bode consisting ent:--.% of members elected by
and representing the people of suburban Hennepin
Count,.
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Senators Olson, McGowan, Riveness, Merriam and Traub introd.:ced--
S. F. No. 692 Referred to the Committee on Local Government
1 A bill for an act
2 relating to the suburban Hennepin regional park
3 district; setting the size of the board; removing
4 powers of the Hennepin county board to review and veto
5 reserve district budget; amending Minnesota Statutes
6 1990, sections 3838.68, subdivisions 1, 3, and 4, and
7 by adding a subdivision; and 3838.73, subdivision 1;
8 repealing Minnesota Statutes 1990, sections 3835.68,
9 subdivision 2; and 383B.69.
10 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
11 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1990, section 383B.68,
12 subdivision 1, is amended to read:
13 Subdivision 1. Effective January 1, 1983 1993, and
14 notwithstanding any provision of sections 398.02 to 398.04, or
15 any other law to the contrary, the board of park district
16 commissioners of the suburban Hennepin eeenty regional park
17 reserve district shall consist of seven cor%missicners eppeint-ed
18 or elected as provided in this section.
19 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1990, section 383B.68,
20 subdivision 3, is amended to read:
21 Subd. 3. Five Seven park district commissioners shall be
22 elected as provided in this subdivision to represent those
23 portions of Hennepin county outside of the city of Minneapolis.
24 One park district commissioner shall be elected without party
25 designation from each of the districts established pursuant to
26 subdivision 4. Elections under this subdivision shall be held
27 at the same time and in the same manner as elections for the
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1 commissioners of the Hennepin county park reserve district s`a'_l
2 divide the territory of Hennepin county outside the city of
3 Minneapolis into five seven districts, which constitute the
4 suburban Hennepin eeesnty regional park reserve district. Each
5 district shall be composed of contiguous territory as regular
6 and compact in form as practicable and as nearly equal in
7 population as possible, provided that no district shall vary i.-
8 population more than ten percent from the average of all the
9 districts, unless compliance with this requirement requires
l0 division of a voting precinct. After each federal census and by
11 not later than 120 days before the next ensuing general
__ election, after at least 30 days notice and public hearing, the
13 board of park district commissioners of the suburban Hennepin
14 eeesnty recional park reserve district shall redistrict the its
15 territory ef-the-Hennepin.-eeant7-perk-reserve-distriec into new
16 commissioner districts as necessary to comply with the
17 provisions of this subdivision. The districts established
18 pursuant to this subdivision shall remain effective until new
19 districts are established. Any person aggrieved by a
20 districting plan established pursuant to this subdivision may
2: challenge the plan in the same manner as a county commissioner
22 districting plan may be challenged pursuant to section 375.025.
23 The district court in reviewing any challenge to a districting
24 plan under this subdivision shall proceed i.. the manner
25 prescribed by section 375.025. Each districting plan
-6 established pursuant to this subdivision shall be filed in the
27 office of the director of finance of Hennepin county or any
28 successor office and shall be effective 31 days after its
:9 publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.
30 Sec. S. Minnesota Statutes 1990, section 3838.73,
31 subdivision 1, is amended to read:
32 Subdivision I. (LEVY.) To provide funds for the purposes
33 of the suburban Hennepin eeenty regional park reserve district
34 as set forth in its annual budget, in lieu of the levies
35 authorized by any other special law for such purposes, the boa:d
36 of park district commissioners may 'levy taxes on all the taxable
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1 Rules, the revisor shall change the term "Hennecin ccunty part
2 reserve district" to "suburban Hennepin regicr.al park district
3 wherever it appears in sections 383B.68 to 3838.74, except in
4 section 383B.703.
5 Sec. 7. (REPEALER.)
6 Minnesota Statutes 1990, section 3833.68, subdivisicn 2:
7 and 3838.69, are repealed.
8 Sec. B. [EFFECTIVE DATE.)
9 Sections 1 to 4, 6, and 7 take effect the day after the
1-0 suburban ienrepin regional Dark district board complies with
11 Mir.nescta Statutes, section 645.021, subdivisicr. 3. If the
12 board does not file an approval before August 1, 1991, the
13 matter shat be subm-,tted For a vote of the people who reside i
14 the park district at a special election in 1991. The questicn
7-5 proposed shall be:
16 "Shall the suburban ziennevir regional park district board
17 be chanced From a partly appointed to a wholly elected body?
.8 Yes
_y No
20 if a majority of those voting on the question vote yes, the
2l act shall be effective for the 1992 election and thereafter.
22 Section 5 takes effect the day after the suburban Hennepin
23 regional Dark district board ccmD'_ies with Minnesota Statutes,
24 section. 645.021, subdivision. 3.
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April 2, 1991
Thomas J. Diem, DDS, MD
Suite 350
Unity Professional
500 Osborne Road
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Dr. Diem:
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Thank you for your letter regarding your concerns with respect to
the channel adjacent to Bass Lake.
The City Council, in reviewing this matter earlier, has indicated
its desire to receive additional staff input with regard to the
level of sedimentation which may have occurred in the lagoon
channel to Bass Lake. The City's Director of Public Works, Fred
Moore, will be attempting to get additional data in order that it
can be shared with the Council's Special Assessment Committee and
your neighbors. Prior to this matter being rescheduled for
further Council consideration, we will be providing an
opportunity for you and your neighbors to meet with us to more
fully explore the existing conditions and potential options for
correcting deficiencies that may be found to exist.
We recognize the value of lake
and want to work with you to
hindered by actions of the City
Yours truly,
6C1mes G. Willis
ty Manager
access to you and
ensure that lake
of Plymouth.
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Fred Moore, Public Works Director
your neighbors
access is not
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Mr. James G. Willis
Plymouth City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
I recently was given a memorandum sent by Mr. Fred G. Moore to you
regarding proposed dredging of the Bass Lake channel. As I interpret
the memorandum,the gist of Mr. Ploore's assessment was that there was
no need for dredging at this time to deepen the channel. A statement
was made that the channel is at four feet now and that this is
adequate for access to and from the lake.
I have lived off Bass Lake channel now for four years and two of
those four years I have not been able to take my boat in or out
of the channel because of the shallowness of the water. Judging
by the lack of snowfall again this past winter, I suspect that
four foot level is going to drop again and once again we are going
to be marooned in the channel with no way to get boats in or out.
Also in years when we could use the channel, I usually would damage
at least a couple of propellers each year from rocks as we went
through the channel. This particularly is a problem within
30 to 40 yards of the channel entrance. If at all possible, I would
like to have the issue reviewed as I don't think it was studied in
depth enough. Certainly no one contacted me. I suspect others living
on the channel were not contacted either to see what problems they have
had. Taking a depth reading in the spring when the water might be
four feet is not a true indicator of what it is the rest of the summer,
as the water level continues to drop. I'm sure if you were living on
a lake that you couldn't use, you would have similar feelings.
Bass Lake Channel Dredging
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Should you wish to discuss my experiences on this matter, I would be
mare than happy to speak with you.
Sincerely yours,
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Thomas J. Diem, D.D.S., M.D.
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April 3, 1991 PLYMOUTH+
Joan Kastner
Kastner Concepts
4211 Newton Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
SUBJECT: MARCH 13, 1991 PROPOSAL TO THE PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Dear Ms. Kastner:
At their April 1, 1991 meeting, the Plymouth City Council
reviewed your proposal to provide a parliamentary procedure
services. The Council wholeheartedly supports efforts to improve
their effectiveness. However, the Council does not believe it
would be appropriate to pursue your proposal at this time. We
will keep your proposal on file for future reference.
It was nice to get to know you. On behalf of the City Council,
thank you for/your time and interest in supplying a proposal.
Sincei;�Q ,
Franlos
I sltlaint City Manager
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Plymouth City Council -
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
On behalf of the Harbor Place Homeowners' Association, we are7--wT-iting to
express our concern about the proposed extension of Fernbrook Lane. This
roadway extension is included as part of the General Development Plan and
Re -zoning Request from Carlson Real Estate Company scheduled for
consideration before the City Council on April 22, 1991.
Our Association is comfortable with the proposed 16 -lot, single-family
residential development off Harbor Lane. However, we are strongly opposed
to the extension of Fernbrook Lane. Listed below are our major concerns with
this proposed roadway:
1. It would eliminate a natural buffer area between our single
family residential neighborhood and I-494. A large berm and
significant vegetation would be lost which buffers many homes
from the highway.
2. It would double -front five lots in our subdivision and triple -front
one lot, which would lower their property values. Also, five lots
in the proposed subdivision would be double fronted.
3. It would result in significant environmental damage to the area.
The proposed roadway alignment is characterized by steep slopes,
grade changes and wetlands. The grading that would be
necessary to construct this roadway would be devastating to the
area. The roadway alignment is also adjacent to, and may even
traverse, protected wetland areas. Finally, the construction of this
roadway would result in the loss of many mature oak trees and
other significant vegetation.
4. It would require another roadway crossing of the Luce Line
trail, which is not necessary.
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5. It will significantly increase traffic through an existing single-
family residential neighborhood.
While we certainly understand the city's desire for improving access to this
area, we do not believe it should be accomplished with such significant
environmental impacts. We also believe that the need for the through road
has lessened because of the construction of an interchange at County Road No.
6 and I-494. The large area of single family homes north of the Luce Line
will no longer be isolated from access to I-494. Therefore, we believe, the
need for this additional through road has decreased. In addition, we are
concerned about the large number of multi -family units shown in the General
Development Plan and the proposed re -zoning to R-4. The entire area is
comprised of single-family residential development and the introduction of a
high density area would be an inconsistent land use.
We urge you to support the recommendations of the Planning Commission for
denial of the re -zoning request and scheduling of public hearings regarding
the guiding of the property and the need for the Fernbrook Lane extension.
We would like to cordially invite you to visit the site to see the potential
impact of the proposed roadway extension on our neighborhood, We would
also be happy to meet with you at your convenience.
Thank you for your careful consideration of these concerns.
Sincerely,
Anne Wandrey
435 Glacier Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Jeremy Wilson-Dando
144j00 4th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Plymouth City Council
Mayor Bergman
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
As residents of Plymouth, my wife and I are opposed to the proposed
Fernbrook Lane extension and requested re -zoning to multifamily
proposed by Carlson Real Estate Company for the following reasons:
1. Significant environmental impacts, including severe grading, wetland
encroachment, and loss of mature trees.
2. Unnecessary and dangerous roadway crossing at the Luce Line trail.
3. Elimination of a critical buffer area between I-494 and our single
family residential area.
4. Double fronting of several homes and triple fronting of one home in
our neighborhood, causing a possible reduction in the value of our homes.
5. Additional traffic through our residential neighborhood.
The negative impact of the roadway and large multi -family development
would destroy the quiet, wooded neighborhood we live in. The primary
reasons why we live in Plymouth would be removed.
We urge you to support the Planning Commission's recommendation for
the denial of re -zoning and to hold public hearings regarding the guiding of
the property and necessity of the Fernbrook Lane extension.
Sincerely,
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Jeremy La n Ifi t y Wilson- an o
14400 4th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
March 31, 1991
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Community Center
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I was appalled to read in the March 1991 Plymouth News
that the funds for the Plymouth Community Center have been
spent. As a citizen who was much in favor of this center, I
understood that the Community Center plans would be revised
downward, without the wave pool that many found excessive
(but who probably have not experienced).
We citizens of Plymouth deserve a Community Center. As
a hockey parent I drive endless miles (and spend money
there) to purchase ice in other communities because we have
none available where I live. I have spent countless hours
(and many dollars) driving to Blaine to use the wave pool.
I have been forced to rent the Crystal Community Center for
parties because Plymouth has no facility. I take my
Community Ed. classes in Robbinsdale where many are held in
the Community Ed Center because I do not know where the
classes are held in Plymouth Community Ed.
I see no use in spending this money on more playfields
that are intermittently used and are only for the benefit of
the home values of those surrounding these fields. The
public safety building and the public works facility can be
financed through voter approval.
The Community Center would be useable by the entire
community. You, who so badly want Plymouth to have an
identity and a central downtown area, could accomplish this
with a Community Center.
Si(hcerely
Sharon Pleimlipg'
L.A. LAUKKA DEVELOPMENT CO.
March 25, 1991
Ms. Maria Vasiliou
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Maria.
Your Wetlands Task Force report came my way recently and I thought you might
like to join me and a few wetland enthusiasts for breakfast on Tuesday, April 2. Sorry
about the short notice but I have just read your summary.
I have organized a number of people of varying backgrounds to meet with Joe
Alexander, Frank Sveboda and me to consider some possibilities regarding the
preservation and maintenance of our metropolitan wetlands. The concept incorporates
a land trust entity of sorts which could provide the ownership and maintenance of
those smaller wetlands which do not fit the hiearchy of the DNR, Fish & Wildlife.
The Nature Conservency, City Park Departments and the likes. There is more....
Joe's past association via his leadership as our DNR Commissioner and Frank's
professional involvement and personal interest in the issue (he is a wildlife biologist
with Braun Engineering) and my interest, too, brought us together to consider some
possibilities. Barbara Silverman, Executive Director of an entity called The Trust
for Public Lands is coming as are a number of others.
Hope you can come with such short notice - if you cannot and would like to chat about
the idea - call me and I'll come visit you.
Sincerely,
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Larry Laukka
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April 1, 1991
Senator Judy Traub
235 State Capitol
St. Paul, MN 55155
SUBJECT: SENATE FILE 712
Dear Judy:
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We have just learned that you are the author of Senate File 712.
We frankly are shocked that the Wayzata Board of Education would
seek such special legislation at a time when our taxpayers are
reeling from spiraling property taxes.
We believe that the public policy of the state clearly is
designed to ensure that requests for additional operating levies
are considered by the electorate at general elections, rather
than at specially called elections. The public policy purpose
for this is clear: voter turnout is substantially greater at
general elections and therefore, a truer measure of public
support for any given issue can be measured. We all recognize
that in the case of special elections, voter turnout is generally
much lower, providing that the proponents for such measures a
greater opportunity to be successful.
We individually, and collectively, believe that providing an
opportunity for the Wayzata School District to hold a special
election for additional funding represents a step backwards from
sound fiscal policy. We request that you contact our City
Manager and advise him when hearings will be held on this bill.
Yours truly,
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
JLo d Ricker, Councilmember
kb Zr ir, Councilmember
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Senator 45th District
Room 2:{5
State Capitol Building
St. Paul. MN 55155
Ili 12) 297-8064
March 20, 1991
Mr. Jim Willis
City Manager
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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I was so pleased to see you at the Edina meeting of the
Property Tax Division of the Senate Tax Committee. I think it
is very important that the Senators that sit on that committee
understand what a burden the three tier system we have is on
property owners in our area, and your remarks were certainly
direct and to the point.
I will continue to voice our need for relief, and promote a
more equitable taxation formula for the entire state. As you
could see from the hearing, there are many constituencies to
be reckoned with, and drawing up a tax plan that is just and
fair certainly won't be easy!
We'll be in touch again soon, I am sure.
Sinc,1�rely,
JUDY TR
Senator
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Dear Friend:
CITY OF iSAINT PAUL
OFFICE OF THF CITY COUNCIL
We are writing to enlist your support and
grass roots taxpayers' petition effort to
tax relief programs for cities, counties
taxpayers.
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preserve local property
and townships and their
The attached resolution states the unanimous position of the
Saint Paul City Council in support of maintaining property tax
relief programs by constitutionally dedicating one-third of the
state's 6% sales tax to provide such ongoing property tax relief
to taxpayers.
As you may know, Governor Carlson has proposed elimination of the
Homestead Credit (now called the Homestead and Agricultural
Credit Aid or HACA), drastic cuts in Local Government Aid (LGA),
and major increases in property taxes on low and moderate value
homes. The combination of the Governor's property tax increase
proposals would result in huge property tax increases for most
homeowners and businesses around the state, even if local
government spending cuts and service reductions are made. In
Saint Paul alone, the Governor's proposal would increase property
taxes 128% from $874 to $1,992 on an average value $70,000 home.
We are asking you to join with a statewide, grass roots coalition
of citizens groups, including the Minnesota Police Chiefs
Association, the Minnesota Fire Chiefs Association, the Minnesota
Nurses Association, the Minnesota Hospitals Associations, the
Minnesota Seniors Federation, the Minnesota Libraries
Association, and the Urban League, and work within your
organization and network of friends and supporters to gather
signatures on the enclosed "Taxpayers' Petition to Governor
Carlson". The work must be done fast because the Legislature
will make major decisions on the Governor's proposal in April.
We would ask that you gather as many signatures as you can by
April 15 and return your signed petitions to Gerry Strathman,
Council Research Director, 730 City Hall, Saint Paul, MN 55102
(Phone 298-4164).
The proposal called for in the petition would generate
approximately $620 million (in 1990 dollars) for on-going
property tax relief to local taxpayers. It would keep the
promises made by the State of MN in 1967 when the 3% sales tax
was adopted and the proceeds were promised to -be returned to
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taxpayers for local property tax relief programs, not for new
state spending. You can help keep your property taxes from
increasing drastically and help avoid possible drastic cuts in
important services such as libraries, recreation centers, police
and fire protection and a variety of human service programs by
getting involved in this "Taxpayers" petition drive. We look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
ILLI W ON
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PAULA MACCABEE
Councilmember
JANICE RETTMAN
Councilmember
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION URGING GOVERNOR CARLSON TO "KEEP THE STATE'S PROMISE AND
GIVE PROPERTY TAXPAYERS BACK THEIR MONEY".
WHEREAS, Governor's Arne Carlson's budget proposal calls for cutting more than $600 million in
local property tax relief funds from the State Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's budget proposal would increase property taxes over $1,100, or 128% on
an averaged valued $70,000 home in Saint Paul, from $874 to $1,992; and
WHEREAS, these drastic increases in property taxes could be avoided if one-third of the State's
6010 Sales Tax were dedicated to provide ongoing property tax relief for property taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, a 3% State sales tax was first enacted by the State Legislature in 1967 with the
promise to the voters that the money would be returned to them in the form of lower property taxes
made possible through property tax relief programs for local property taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, Governor Carlson has now proposed to break that promise by the State and eliminate
the Homestead Credit (now called HACA) and Local Government Aid (LGA); now, therefore, be
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RESOLVED, That the Saint Paul City Council hereby urges Governor Carlson to keep the State's
promise and give property taxpayers back their sales tax money by requesting the Legislature to
constitutionally dedicate one-third of the State's sales tax to provide property tax relief for local
property taxpayers; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby urges people in Saint Paul and
around the State to sign the attached citizen's petition requesting that their sales tax money be
returned to them to hold down property taxes, as was promised by the State.
Adopted by Council: Date MAR 2 8 1991
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Properly Taxpayers Petition to Governor Carlson:
GIVE US BACK OUR MONEY
We the undersigned ask that Governor Carlson keep the State's promise and
give us back our sales tax money to hold down property taxes by requesting
the State Legislature to constitutionally dedicate one third of the State's
6% sales tax to provide ongoing property tax relief to cities, counties,
townships and their taxpayers.
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