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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-22-1991CITY OF PLYMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM March 22, 1991 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING $1,400 WINNER David & Jean Barwig 4570 Upland Lane Next Week: $100 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -- Monday, March 25, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Council will hold a study session in the City Council conference room. 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL: April 1 7:30 P.M. Regular Council Meeting City Council Chambers ------------------------------------------------------- April 8 7:00 P.M. Town Meeting - Area 2 City Council Chambers ------------------------------------------------------- April 15 5:00 P.M. Council Study Session City Council Conf. Room 7:00 P.M. Board of Review City Council Chambers ------------------------------------------------------- April 22 6:30 P.M. Plymouth Forum City Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting City Council Chambers -------------------------------------------------------- April 30 7:00 P.M. Board of Review (Reconvened) City Council Chambers 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO March 22, 1991 Page 2 3. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - 1991 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE -- Wednesday, April 10. The League's annual Legislative Conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel, St. Paul. The agenda and registration information is attached. Council members who will be attending should contact Laurie. (M-3) 4. 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 housing information is attached. (M-4) 5. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for March, April and May are attached. (M-5) FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FILING FOR ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE -- In January, NSP filed for an electric rate increase with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). At a hearing on March 15, the PUC did not authorize the immediate imposition of the new fees which NSP requested to take effect March 29. The Commission has suspended the proposed new rates, but will allow, according to state law, the company to put into effect interim rates on March 29. These interim rates will remain in effect until the PUC has reached a final determination as to the amount of rate increase NSP should be permitted. Based upon data provided by NSP, the average monthly bill for residential service will change as noted below: RESIDENTIAL SERVICE The rates requested by NSP amount to 8.1% and would generate $98,198,000 annually. The PUC will now be examining the company's request and then providing an opportunity for customers to comment at public hearings at a later date. NSP Present Interim Requested Use Rate Rate Rate 250 kwh $16.10 $17.06 $18.34 500 kwh $34.70 $36.76 $37.18 750 kwh $49.80 $52.76 $53.53 1000 kwh $64.90 $68.76 $69.87 The rates requested by NSP amount to 8.1% and would generate $98,198,000 annually. The PUC will now be examining the company's request and then providing an opportunity for customers to comment at public hearings at a later date. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO March 22, 1991 Page 3 2. STATUS OF POLICE OFFICER NEGOTIATIONS -- Attached is a memorandum from the police officer and investigator negotiators confirming that they have accepted an agreement for calendar year 1991, which includes a 4% wage increase at all steps, $275 per month city insurance contribution, full payment of single health coverage, and full payment of single dental coverage for the least expensive plan. We are preparing an addendum to the contract for execution by the police officer negotiators. I intend to have this item on the City Council agenda for April 1. Following that, the Finance Department will implement the provisions of the agreement. (I-2) 3. OPEN BURNING PERMITS -- Each year the City secures a burning permit for the diseased tree disposal site. In addition, the Park Maintenance Department annually issues approximately 58 permits for the burning of stumps and other tree waste, primarily to developers. The County Dispatch has advised us that they intend to change their policy regarding burn permits. In the past, the 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, no fire run would be made. For liability reasons, the County has now decided that all fire calls will be passed along to the appropriate fire department. This eliminates any possibility of the County Dispatcher mistaking a burning permit fire with an actual fire. This change in policy could have major impacts. For the Fire Department it means that they may end up responding to a greater number of "false alarms" which are related to burning permits. Their initial reaction is to eliminate burning permits altogether. Unfortunately, the elimination of burning permits has major negative effects on the Forestry Division and developers in the community. Without the burn permits, the City is unable to operate its elm and oak disposal facility. This will translate into higher costs for Plymouth residents to have their diseased shade trees disposed of. Since this wood will ultimately end up in landfills, it will further exacerbate the environmental concerns in this area. Finally, developers will incur increases in cost to dispose of tree wastes. These costs will, no doubt, be borne by the consumer. Representatives of the Public Safety, Park and Recreation, and Administration Departments are working together to develop a means of ensuring that the City can continue to issue burning permits without increasing false alarms. I will keep the Council advised on this topic. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO March 22, 1991 Page 4 4. TOWN MEETING AGENDA -- Attached is the Town Meeting agenda for Area 2. The notice and agenda were mailed out to approximately 5,218 residents on March 15. (I-4) 5. NEWS RELEASES - CHARTER COMMISSION AND BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS -- The attached memo from Joe Ryan describes publicity done in response to Council direction regarding permit application requirements for homeowners and remodeling contractors. A videotape was presented on Northwest City's program on Channel 35 and a news release was distributed to the local media and the homeowner associations. A news release was also issued this week relative to the Council's decision to reactivate the Charter Commission and seek applications from residents interested in appointment. This release was mailed to the local media, home owner associations, and local service clubs and organizations. Notice was also posted at the City Center and placed on Channel 37. (I-5) 6. 1991 STREET RECONSTRUCTION -- Attached are copies of petitions submitted at the March 18 Council meeting on the proposed Project 102, 1991 Street Reconstruction. (I-6) 7. CRIME ALERT -- The Police Department has issued the attached crime alert to parents and individual picking up children at day care facilities. According to Dick Carlquist, purse and wallet thefts are occurring when vehicles are left unlocked and unattended by the driver. (I-7) 8. 1991 NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP PROGRAM -- Attached is a draft letter to Homeowner Associations advising of changes to the clean up program including the unavailability of refuse containers by the City. The Council should review the letter and advise Frank Boyles of any changes or revisions. The letter will be mailed out shortly. (I-8) 9. HENNEPIN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT -- I have received the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission's 1990 Water Quality report. A copy of the report is available in my office if Councilmembers wish to review it. 10. 1990 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- The attached letter to the editor appeared in the March 20 issue of the Sailor. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Galauski wrote to complain that money escrowed for the 1990 street improvement project should be released to the extent that it exceeds our project costs. The City has no control over the amount which is escrowed by lending institutions. It is my understanding that they normally CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO March 22, 1991 Page 5 escrow 1.5 times the estimated project amounts in order to provide a safety factor. Once special assessments have been levied, the difference between the amount escrowed and the amount of the assessment is disbursed, presumably to the former property owner. In the case of the 1990 street improvement project, we estimated the costs would be $923 per parcel. The amount which is being recommended for the April 22 hearing is $815. The Assessment Committee, in reviewing the 1991 assessment project, has suggested means by which the Council can ensure the property owners at the beginning of the process the amount of their assessments for street reconstruction. Mr. & Mrs. Galauski in their letter state, "after numerous calls to City Manager James Willis,...". It is possible I spoke to one of them last fall regarding this project. I do recall talking with someone whose name I do not recall. I have not had any additional calls since then; I presume any calls they made were referred to our Engineering Department staff where such calls are normally directed. Also attached is a memo from City Engineer Dan Faulkner on this issue. (I-10) 11. SCATTERED SITE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM - PROGRESS REPORT -- Attached is a progress report from Housing Specialist Milt Dale on the Scattered Site Homeownership Program. His memo covers the process to be used for selection of eligible families for the homes on Glacier Lane and Pilgrim Lane. (I-11) 12. MAPLE GROVE/PLYMOUTH BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT -- During 1990, the City Councils of both Plymouth and Maple Grove agreed to study a proposed boundary change in the area of the Maple Grove Mall at County Road 10 and Quinwood Lane. The attached memo from Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator, provides an update on this issue, as well as maps outlining the existing and proposed boundaries. (I-12) 13. MINUTES: a. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, February 27, 1991. (I -13a) b. Plymouth Forum notes, March 18, 1991. (I -13b) c. Planning Commission, February 27, 1991. (I -13c) 14. DEPARTMENT REPORT -- The February monthly activity report for the Police Department is attached. (I-14) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO March 22, 1991 Page 6 15. TRANSIT RIDERSHIP -- February ridership statistics for the Plymouth Metrolink and Dial -a -Ride transit systems are attached. (I-15) 16. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Responses to calls received on the Customer Service Line are attached. (I-16) 17. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- The status report on Hennepin County's application for a Waste Transfer Station is attached. (I-17) 18. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES -- I have received the following correspondence on Plymouth employees: a. Letter from Charlene Barghini, Wayzata School District Volunteer Coordinator. (I -18a) 19. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Greg Andrews, Executive Director, Regional Transit Board, from Frank Boyles, regarding 1991 Plymouth Metrolink/Dial-A-Ride budget reduction. (I -19a) b. Letter to Robert Rohlf, Hennepin County Library Board, from City Manager, concerning Council actions from the March 18 meeting regarding the Plymouth community library site. (I -19b) c. Letter to residents adjacent to Juneau and Fernbrook Lanes from Frank Boyles, inviting them to attend the April 1 Council meeting to share their views on the proposal to relocate the County Road 6 trail. (I -19c) d. Letter to George Theros, GFT, Inc., from Laurie Rauenhorst, on the closing of Yesterdays Restaurant and advising that liquor licenses in Plymouth are nontransferable. (I -19d) e. Memo from Frank Boyles regarding the school district elections and use of the City's optiscan equipment. (I -19e) f. Letter sent to State senators and representatives from Frank Boyles, regarding proposed House File 173 and Senate File 202. (I -19f) g. Letter to Don Kuplic, Kraus Anderson Insurance, from City Manager, thanking him the continuing excellent service the City receives from him and the Kraus Anderson firm. (I -19g) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO March 22, 1991 Page 7 h. Letter of appreciation to David MacGillivray, Springsted Incorporated, from City Manager, on the preparation and presentation of the fiscal impact report. (I -19h) i. Letter to Joy Tierney, from City Manager, regarding the League of Women Voters April 3 forum. (I -19i) j. Letters to Senators Wellstone and Durenberger, and Congressman Ramstad, from City Manager, on the naming of the new Plymouth postal station. (I -19j) k. Letter to City Council, from residents of 42nd and Lanewood Lane, regarding snow removal on their cul-de- sac. (I -19k) 1. Letter from Congressman Jim Ramstad, to Mayor Bergman, advising that he will be hosting a town meeting in the Plymouth City Center on Thursday, March 28. (I-191) m. Letter from Ivadell Farrells, 1155 Kingsview Lane, to Planning Commission Members, commending on the proposed plan for building apartments along County Road 15. ( I -19m) n. Letter from Linda Milow, Hennepin County Fair Secretary, to City Council, requesting financial support for the Hennepin County "Olde Tyme" Fair scheduled for July. (I -19n) o. Letter from Martin R. Rosenbaum, Lindquist & Vennum, to Eric Blank regarding trails in the vicinity of Northwest Boulevard and 37th Avenue. He suggests solutions for making French Regional Park more accessible to Heritage residents. (I-190) p. Letter to the Honorable Roberta K. Levy, District Court Chief Judge, from City Attorney Jim Thomson notifying her of the Council's decision to reactivate the Charter Commission. (I -19p) q. Memo from City Attorney Jim Thomson regarding the Elections and Ethics Reform Act of 1990. (I -19q) James G. Willis City Manager League of Minnesota Cities 1991 Legislative Conference Wednesday, April 10, 1991 Radisson Hotel, St. Paul Agenda N►- 3 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 11:00 -Noon Capitol Rally, Capitol Rotunda (LMC will provide shuttle buses) City officials will hear 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 Ame Carlson 2:00-3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions supports modifying and increasing existing governmental Protection of Wetlands --The League 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 3:30-5:00 p.m. Classification Rates --What changes should the state make in property tax rates forlow, do middle, and high-value homes, rental housing, and commercial -industrial property. legislators predict will actually happen, in light of the state's budget deficit? * Rep. Kathleen Blatz * Rep. Alan Welle * Senator David Frederickson * Senator Ember Reichgott Presidential Primary/Redistricting--Who will pick up the tab for the price of the presidential primary? Will the Legislature have redistricting boundaries finished by 1992? * Secretary of State Joan Anderson-Growe * Rep. Linda Scheid 5.15-7:30 p.m. Reception for City Officials and Legislators ry I* invited to speak Printed on recycled paper LMC. -Cities Eulletir Page 10 n ,13 •° ro i f� •,. t LMC 1991 Legislative Conference Wednesday, April 10, 1991 Radisson St. Paul Hotel 11 East Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Registration City _ Name Name Name Registration fee: $70.00 advance $80.00 on-site. Check enclosed in the amount of $ Title Title Title Advance Registration Deadline --April 3, 1991 (Please print or type) Fee includes conference registration, luncheon, League Miand nnesota reception nnesota with legislators invited. Mail 183 University Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 4 4 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 4 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 4 0 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 Radisson Hotel St. Paul DON'T FORGET -- Mare check or money order payable to Radisson Hotel St. Paul. Do not send currency. ORGANIZATION i — ` _ ""• 1991 LS¢ist �'.+� C'onfrrena _ DATES ADCil9'IQ tq9I FUNCTION April 3. ]991 Atl. REQUESTS POR MM ABOVE GROUP MUST BE RECEIVED BY }tease ,eehene aoea®odatih>o+ for prim cc Type C .4—Y Nm Fru LAM Addiw Stott Zip Code City No. of Pn oos Shmin < room with Month Day Year Arrival Date D"awture phone Number CHECK IN TIME 3:00 p.m. CHECK OUT TQv1E 12:00 p.m Accommodations will not be confirmed without a check for the 1st night's deposit or use your Amex or Diners Club credit card number to guarantee your reservation. You wW be charged for the 1st night if reservations are not canceled 48 hours prior to arrival. O Amn ❑ Dion r]ub ❑ Vit O Marneed Enpkatim date pndk card / (ptwe check ane) March 1, 1991 PLEASE CHECK pREFEPAM ACCOMMWA r Rm- Special Reduced Rates for Members Only I - $a Single $68 Double (2 people) Printed on recycled paper rage i i League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference June 11-14, 1991 Rochester, Minnesota COMING TOGETHER BUILDING ON COMMON GROUND TfiW 2 Com, ti ! Oki NEAP I `9 4 1991 LMC Annual Conference Housing �A. Housing information SINGLE The Kahler Hotel..............................$65 20 SW Second Avenue Radisson Hotel Centerplace.............$79 150 South Broadway Kahler Plaza Hotel ...........................$79 101 First Avenue SW Holiday Inn Downtown .....................$65 220 South Broadway Clinic View Inn & Suites..................$57 West Center St. & 3rd Ave. NW Earle Bird Special DOUBLE For member city officials only. The Kahler Hotel, Kahler Plaza, and $65 Radisson Hotel Centerplace will each provide one complimentary weekend for two at their facilities, excluding meals, as an early bird $79 special prize. Only delegates sending in their housing registration form by May 1, 1991 will be eligible. The winner must pay the room $79 tax and all incidental charges. $65 Important Instructions Rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The $57 earlier you make your reservations, the better the chance you will have of getting your first choice hotel. The hotels will hold the room block until May 29, 1991, after which regular room rates will be in effect if available. NOTE: The Kahler Hotel is the headquarters hotel. A deposit equal to one night's lodging per room must accompany this Suites are available at the Kahler Hotel, Kahler Plaza, and housing form. Radisson Centerplace. Contact Darlyne Lang at the League office for availabilitv. CREDIT CARD PREFERRED. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LMC HOUSING BUREAU. You will receive an acknowledgement of your reservation from the assigned hotel. All changes in reservations or cancellations must be made through the Housing Bureau in writing. (please print or type) Name: Cit\ or Organization: Address: Cite: Arrival Date: Hotel Preference First: Special Requirements:_ Names of Ali Occupants: Housing Reservation Title State: Arrival Time: Do you wish to guarantee payment for arrival after 6:00 p.m? Yes No Enclosed is a deposit equal to one night's lodging per room. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LMC HOUSING BUREAU League of Minnesota Cities Housing Bureau Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau 150 South Broadway Rochester, MN 55904 Attn: Ginger Winslow Zip: Departure Date: Third Credit Card Preferred Credit Card Company Card Number Expiration Date The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use the above card to guarantee my hotel reservations reserved by me. I under- stand that one night's room will be billed through this card if 1 fail to show up for my assigned housing on the confirmed date unless I have cancelled my reservations with the hotel prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival. Cardholder signature Date Retain a cope of this form for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation from the hotel within two weeks, contact Ginger Winslow at (507) 288-4331. < fit`' �i�:' �. 4 M" Please type or print Name Nickname for badge Title City or organization Mailing address _ City Telephone ( )_ 1991 Annual Conference Registration State M-� I. General Information Every delegate, guest, speaker, media Sex F M representative, and other attendees MUST REGISTER with this form. Zip Family members attending (No registration fee BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE MEAL TICKETS. ORDER BELOW) Spouse full name Sex Child Age Child Age F M This is my first League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference. FULL CONFERENCE June 11-14, 1991 Registration includes admission to all sessions and tickets for Wednes- day exhibitor's luncheon, Thursday luncheon, Thursday banquet, and Friday coffee and rolls. MINI -CONFERENCE June 13, 1991 Registration includes admission to all Thursday sessions, continental breakfast, Mayor's Luncheon and coffee. (DOES NOT include the Thursday banquet. Order tickets for the banquet below.) Earle Registration (Postmarked by May 14, 1991) S165 Full Conference S S70 Mini -Conference S Advance Registration (Postmarked by May 29, 1991) S 185 Full Conference S S80 Mini -Conference S On -Site Registration (at Conference) S200 Full Conference S S90 Mini -Conference S Extra Meal Tickets S14 Wednesday Exhibitor's Lunch S S6 Continental Breakfast S S15 Thursday Mayor's Luncheon S S25 Thursday Banquet S Cite contact Daytime phone #_ a.c Feel free to duplicate for multiple registrations. Complete the form in full and return it along with full payment of all appro- priate conference registration fees to address indicated. NOTE: No registration will be proc- essed without payment in full, or with- out an accompanying city voucher or purchase order. II. Registration Deadlines May 14, 1991: Final postmark dead- line for Early Registration. May 29, 1991: Final postmark dead- line for Advance Registration. III. Conference Registration Cancellation Policies Your letter of registration cancellation must be postmarked no later than May 29, 1991 to qualify for a refund of reg- istration fees. A registration cancellation is subject to a $15 cancellation fee. IV. Special Needs If you are disabled and require special services, or if you have special dietary needs, please attach a written descrip- tion. V. Registration Confirmation Pre -registrants will receive a postcard acknowledgement to be presented at the ADVANCE REGISTRATION desk for quick registration. VI. Registration Information For more information contact:Cathy Dovidio (612) 227-5600. Make check payable and return with form to League of Minnesota Cities, 183 University Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101. 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 - 2:15 Edirin Nichols Dealing with Differences: The Challenge of Cultural Diversity Concurrent Sessions II (Choose one) 2:30 - 3:30 ff 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 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 Cit Night Feast on a southem-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 0 Working with Staff (Council -Manager Cities) 0 Comparable Worth I Speaking to the Legislature with One Voice Economic Development for Large Cities 19- Economic Development for Small Cities Concurrent Sessions V (Choose one) 10:45 - 12:15 p.m. 0 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) 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 Tackling Tough Times Keeping Current Special Focus µ`W Wo U ct r a 0 cc LL a U) r a 0 W z 0 LU 0 0 w r 0 z O i I CO M O N CA •- N co U) N Cn r co r N N U¢ a C. g mt r r N co N w Q � z z Q vio r� a� g F" Ch O g v CO '� r N N u, w O w T �O LE N O�M,�OUoa CO LO r r N CIO z� ° 0 E OD '2 LnB� r N N 61 CV) r r N M I rn s !'all I I I I M CO IT IN IN a 0 LO r N } ni } a 0 z M U) r IT- IN r N M /p U 0. N U} 0 W 0 o 3 M U T CO Ch O U} (7) r N 0 LU } a 0 z M U) r IT- IN r N M U 0. CO Ch O (7) r N M z z gz �z 0 0 a� ¢� a LO N v 0) co �' '' r N '' N O a oa z a, ez aw N r N O N A M O fN- CD N N 0 co LO r r N CITY OF PLYMOUTFF 3-21-91 To: Jim Willis, Frank Boyles, and Jeanette Sobania From: L.E.L.S. Local 18 Negotiators and Members On 3-2a-91, a meeting was Held to discuss the City's latest proposal, and also to then hold a vote on the proposal. The proposal considered was as follows: * 4% wage increase at all steps, across the board * $275.00 insurance contribution from the city towards medical and dental insurance premiums. * 100% insurance contribution for employee's carrying single in- surance coverage. In regards to dental insurance, 100% of the lowest premium coverage. After some discussion, a vote was held. The results of the vote were to accept this current proposal, and thus extend the remainder of the contract for the 1991 year. Thank You 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 18, 1991 Dear Plymouth Resident: SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, Area 2 Plymouth is a developing community and there are many actions underway or in the planning stage which could impact you. In order to maintain open communication channels with residents of the community, the City Council has scheduled a Town Meeting for residents of your area at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 1991. 1-4 In order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while dealing with specific topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be for the area shown on the map below. On the reverse side of this letter you will find the agenda topics for this meeting. Following reports on these topics, questions will be entertained regarding these or other matters. If you have questions about other issues you do not choose to raise publicly, the Resident Feedback Form you receive at the meeting may be used. Your particular concern will then be reviewed and a personal response provided. I encourage you to join Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Vasiliou, Zitur and me at 7:00 p.m., on April 8, 1991, at the Plymouth City Center. We are anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to informally discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Laurie Rauenhorst, at 550-5014. Sincerely, 1991 TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE 'In'o, -'U1 &04-wowo— Kim M. Bergman Mayor 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. J f I-4 TOWN MEETING AGENDA AREA 2 April 8, 1991 7:00 p.m. I. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS A. Streets B. Sanitary Sewer C. Water D. Public Buildings E. Parks/Trails I:I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Development Activity B. Comprehensive Plan Update II:I. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Police/Fire Report B. Neighborhood Watch Program C. Animal Control IV. OTHER ITEMS A. Public Transportation - Plymouth Metrolink/Dial-a-Ride B. Local Government Cable Access Channel 37 C. Solid Waste Recycling Programs z -s CITY OF PLVMOUTF+ March 22, 1991 SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS/REQUEST FOR CHARTER COMMISSION APPLICATIONS Dear Homeowner Association President: I would appreciate your help in publicizing two city -related items. I have attached notices on both. o This summer many Plymouth residents may be considering making home improvements for which they will need building permits. We want to encourage those people to begin planning now for those projects and allow plenty of time for their project application to be reviewed and a permit issued. o The City Council is also seeking applications from citizens who are interested in serving on the City Charter Commission. Applications are due by noon on Friday, April 19. Please share this information with your association members. If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5016. Thanks for your help! Sincerely, Helen LaFave Communications Coordinator 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 1991 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joe Ryan, 550-5031 AVOID DELAYS; APPLY FOR BUILDING PERMITS EARLY To avoid delays as the construction season gears up, Plymouth residents are encouraged to apply for their building permits early. Residents who are planning to reside or reshingle their home, finish their basement, build a deck, porch, garage, room addition or a host of other projects need to obtain a building permit. Permits are also required for the installation of fences. It can take up to seven working days to issue a permit once a completed application is submitted. There are certain developments within the community which may require additional approvals. In those areas, more time is required for the permit to be issued. "We want to ensure that people who are contemplating work that needs a permit are not disappointed about the time required to review an application. We understand people often do not account for the permit process as they plan their projects and the time to do them. Residents should start the process early so that they have their permit when they are ready to start construction," said Building Official Joe Ryan. For more information on building permits and the types of projects requiring permits, call 550-5030, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. To obtain an informational brochure on a specific project, people may call 550-5040, 24 hours a day, and leave their name, phone, address and project type (deck, porch, fence, etc.) The information will be mailed. The brochures may be also be obtained at the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 22, 1991 TO: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director FROM: Joe Ryan, Building Official SUBJECT: PUBLICITY REGARDING PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMEOWNERS AND REMODELING CONTRACTORS In response to your memo dated March 13, 1991, I have completed phase I 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 the 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 has also been produced and distributed through the Plymouth Sailor, The Weekly News, Northwest Community Television (channel 37) as well as a letter to all of the Homeowner Associations which includes a written announcement. I am currently in the process of completing a brochure which is intended for distribution at our front service counter. Our informational handouts and checklists have been updated and readily available for distribution at the public service counter and for individuals who may require such materials by mail. Please see me should you have any further questions. cc: File b>bu/jr/blair I- S 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. S-6 (`� WE THE UNDERSIGNS, RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA DO HEREBY REQUEST§ THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLYMOUTH TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FROM THE 1991 PLYMOUTH PROPOSED STREET IMPROVMENT PROJECT., NAMELY: 40th AVENUE N., 40th PLACE N., 41st AVENUE N., TRENTON LANE, v REVERE LANE, AND SARATOGA CIRCLE. ALSO XIMINES LANE. NAME ADDRESS: v A ; _r //l"2;,/'. "o -lo AN' I i ♦ I ♦ /� WA Y4 Page / of & Pages WE THE UNDERSIGNS, RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA DO HEREBY REQUESTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLYMOUTH TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FROM THE 1991 PLYMOUTH PROPOSED STREET IMPROVMENT PROJECT., NAMELY: 40th AVENUE N., 40th PLACE N., 41st AVENUE N., TRENTON LANE, REVERE LANE, AND SARATOGA CIRCLE. ALSO XIMINES LANE. NAME ADDRESS: Ij M&P _.� .it/��EA i4 M�/ Page 7/of Pages to 1 WE THE UNDERSIGNS, RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA DO HEREBY REQUESTS.THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLYMOUTH�TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FROM THE 1991 PLYMOUTH PROPOSED STREET IMPROVMENT PROJECT., NAMELY: 40th AVENUE N., 40th PLACE N., 41st AVENUE N., TRENTON LANE, REVERE LANE, AND SARATOGA CIRCLE. ALSO XIMINES LANE. NAME ADDRESS: 1 It'i� Mom �c 32s"— fir, v j () /, v Ct 1 Z 4 WE THE UNDERSIGNS, RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA DO HEREBY REQUESTS,THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLYMOUTH,TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FROM THE 1991 PLYMOUTH PROPOSED STREET IMPROVMENT PROJECT., NAMELY: 40th AVENUE N., 40th PLACE N., 41st AVENUE N., TRENTON LANE, REVERE LANE, AND SARATOGA CIRCLE. ALSO XIMINES LANE. NAME _ ADDRESS: WE THE UNDERSIGNS, RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA DO HEREBY REQUESTS,THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLYMOUTH,TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FROM THE 1991 PLYMOUTH PROPOSED STREET IMPROVMENT PROJECT., NAMELY: 40th AVENUE N., 40th PLACE N., 41st AVENUE N., TRENTON LANE, REVERE LANE, AND SARATOGA CIRCLE. ALSO XIMINES LANE. NAME ADDRESS: -71 7L )CAI oi a z(=� WE THE UNDERSIGNS, RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA DO HEREBY REQUESTS,THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLYMOUTHTO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FROM THE 1991 PLYMOUTH PROPOSED STREET IMPROVMENT PROJECT., NAMELY: 40th AVENUE N., 40th PLACE N., 41st AVENUE N., TRENTON LANE, REVERE LANE, AND SARATOGA CIRCLE. ALSO XIMINES LANE. NAME ADDRESS: I plym„g4b 6 L 4 t0e; 17 7--40 26 l V 3cxa6,7 , /j q\ A RESPONSE AND REQUEST TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE COMMUNITY IN DISTRICT S TO THE PROPOSED STREET AND STORM SEWED: PROJECT DUE TO BE VOTED ON TONIGHT The community represented by District 3 in Plymouth's street maintenance program received notice of the proposed improvements and their rest in the last week: in February, a total of three weeks ago. The news was received initially with much resistance and (inure than a little frustration because of the costs involved and because of the relatively short notice. We initially, by petition, universally Opposed the proposed improvements. Since then, we have (Ile'•= with the city's representatives on two occasions. The first meeting was the evening of the ltn of March, at which time. We were presented witn Plymouth's generic informational program concerning routine maintenance of the streets. We were also presented with all .. +. tlsl .t al g+l_ltllne o1. the proposed changes for +.+1Ir neighborhood, =i t_ given ;_:rop=:=e."d assessment figure of $20 per foot (excepting Nathan Lane) plus an $832 per lot resurfacing assessment. At t.'._ first meeting your representatives patiently listened as community members voiced their initial 'round of venting, and answered what questions they could sincerely a i d openly. we :Ie-- a second meeting for opendiscussion a l d option j _. l _ i , ron -_ ; evening of Marco ick. The discussion was fc+!:ussC:de positive, and p =` enteo an opportunity for the community to begin addressing the needs that could be ser'v'ed by a project such as has been proposed. I_galsE:nsus: was formea around several facets of the project, and nearly universal acceptance for thero p . j e _. t emerged. Several E;t_'y points were Liali(oLSlj proposed by the community, _+ l i d several need further debate. Those Points unanimously supported include the following: 1 1 . The project deeds t! i be done. if not this year, then it will be done - in the next couple of years, so there is little reason to delay. 2). Itiere are issues of aesthetics that were universally important to the community. These issues were debated and had nearly universal support. They included the following: a). That the streets not be widened beyond 2E feet as that would substantially change the nature of the community. b). That the type of curb installed be the Sloped kind that our children can ride over with their bicycles. c). That the loss of 'trees be avoided - -iued whie'r e�t:r possible. d). That thy water problem be addressed in planning the storm sewer installation, so that theproject, i possible, i_ a n solve t hl t" community proa le(_ of water dl`Ie'rsig+tl. The specifics o1' this need s_ further debate and planning. Toe ct+lli(i!unity wishes to be a ;"part of . _, _ planning and has several specific i -LlE?s to further con:_ide."r and debate. 1:r 4 Vii). There were problems, unique to this community which tired further community discussion before we can present our recommendations for action to the city. They included the following: a7. There are safety issues to be solved. These include the speed limit, the frontage road access problem at Quaker latae, school bus stop designations, and possibly walkways along the frontage road. `4 o � certain property owners inordinate) y b?. That the project ri_,t penalize p -p- y because of the frontage they have on the roadway. In our neighborhood that frontage does not always represent the size and value of the lot accurately. we would like to further discuss, this issue as a community in order, if possible, to develop a Proposal to spread tree cost equitably among toe property owners s of our community. `'tti. ,tic+.t the Pr+-+nJ.t_m water main be replaced in '`.tle projects or that the cause of the repeated main ruptures be f + u c and solved. 5). That th:, community be constructively involved as thti: engineering assessment is done and a plan is de'Ve opec. The community wishes to O involved l i plan CtvCi!__tYT, cn G that t £ final plan bdiscussed a Yt i:i capprc+`1` c at a community meeting before it is presented to the cizy council l for final consideration. 6!. Nathan cane presents a unique situation whichi must be addressed b the community iYactSG Their problems are cifferent thanii those of t- - rest of district 3. 7?. Finally, and most importantly, the community :-i:s to protest b4- cWi__. of the time constraints =laced upon our constructive involvement. Jt•fient. W were notified of thi__ project Tar too late to oe prepareo for your vote.- at o ea'_ this time. We want the city council to ri+_+te our efforts to provi+_1e constructive input, and we want the council to nate that there has n been sufficient time to complete the process of venting and option building. Both are necessary in order to mature the process, provicic const'ruct'i`:=e input, and facilitate community ownership of the project. 1n order to mature our involvement, we respectfully request a delay o one month for further community venting and to allow all to constructively involved in option building. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectively submitted by the community of District 3. w TH IS UAv0 ER.,Sl U, /Q D R e- *--tS G S( r l�.�E� F (�{ (S pETo 0 (amu' -CS y "ppm E(�T 1 jj., 102- ) Be 1 f, --AC,, /'110/S S ► �CRCL F� HC- 7suMN [7--,9- 0 1gg1. 121, �j. ti. 14G' u4k- Z40J -7-e /Y �� Acca der 335 roll as.. Q6 - al 1-4 PLYMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME ALERT MARCH 15, 1991 1-- 7 CRIME ALERT SPECIAL ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS PICKING UP CHILDREN AT DAY CARE FACILITIES. RECENTLY THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF PURSE/WALLET THEFTS FROM VEHICLES LEFT UNLOCKED AND RUNNING OUTSIDE DAY CARE CENTERS. WE REALIZE THAT YOU MAY BE IN A HURRY WHEN DROPPING OFF OR PICKING UP YOUR CHILD. BUT, YOU ARE POTENTIALLY ALLOWING YOURSELF TO BECOME A VICTIM OF A CRIME. THE THIEVES ARE AFTER YOUR CHECKS, CREDIT CARDS, CASH, DRIVER LICENSE, ETC. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO PARK AND LOCK YOUR VEHICLE AND TAKE YOUR PURSE AND WALLET INSIDE WITH YOU. CIM MSR 2 �`a 1 IN EMERGENCY CALL 9 1 1 T-% March 15, 1991 SUBJECT: 1991 NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP PROGRAM Dear Homeowner Association President: The City Council has declared May 1991 as "Spring Clean -Up, Fix - Up, Paint -Up, and Planting Month" in Plymouth. Because the State Legislature has reduced certain aids to the City, we have had to cut our budgets by more than $400,000. Because of these cuts, the City will not be able to make refuse containers available to homeowner associations This year, the cleanup program will operate as follows: I. Refuse Dumpsters Homeowner associations may rent 20 or 30 yard refuse dumpsters for their neighborhood cleanup by calling Charles A. Wegner, Browning Ferris Industries, 941-8394. The cost of the dumpsters assuming Friday drop off and Monday pickup is: 20 cubic yard container - $375 30 cubic yard container - $485 To avoid hazards to pedestrians and motorists, the dumpsters may not be located on the travelled portion of any street. Yard wastes may not be included in the refuse dumpster. State statute prohibits the collection of yard waste with refuse. If yard waste is included, the refuse hauler will charge for the additional costs of disposal ($150 minimum per dumpster). I suggest that you call early to make arrangements. II. Disposal of Grass and Leaves Homeowner associations may dispose of grass clippings and leaves at the City's recycling drop-off center at 14900 - 23rd Avenue North. The yard waste disposal area is open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, beginning in April, except in inclement weather. For more information on dates and hours of operation, call 550-5070. III. Disposal of Brush and Small Tree Limbs The yard waste drop-off facility will also accept brush and limbs up to 4" in diameter. These tree products must be separated from the yard waste. . • - M - - • . • . 9_ . - Beginning in May, homeowner associations or residents may obtain compost material and wood chips at no charge from the yard waste drop-off center. Hours of operation are as shown above. We sincerely regret that the City is unable to supply dumpsters. We hope that your association nonetheless will take advantage of these facilities to clean vacant private property, commons property, and public property in your neighborhood to enhance the image of our community. Sincerely, Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager frank<ltr>3/15cleanup MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 21, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Naniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer SUBJECT: MARCH 20 PLYMOUTH SAILOR ARTICLE ON 1990 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM CITY PROJECT NO. 001 The letter to the editor, "Beware of Street Improvements," was written by Edward and Denise Galuski and they refer to numerous calls to the City Manager, Jim Willis. I conferred with Dan Campbell on this article and he indicated he had talked with the Galuskis late last fall and approximately one month ago. He had given them their estimated assessment of $860 and indicated that the assessment hearing had not yet been set with the City Council. Both Dan Campbell and Steve Deuth have talked with several people in a similar situation with escrowed monies who have called and asked when the assessments would be determined. They have consistently responded that a public assessment hearing must be held before the assessments can be officially determined by the City Council. They suggested people contact our office periodically to determine the most current status of the required assessment hearing. DLF:kh cc: Fred G. Moore Steve Deuth Daniel K. Campbell Beware of To the editor: We would like to make the residents of the city of Plymouth aware of the debacle we ex- perienced with the city's 1990 road reconstruction. We no longer reside in Plymouth, but we would like to prepare others and encourage them to fight for their rights. Back in the spring of 1990 we were noted of the Plymouth street -improvement project for our area. At the time we were living on the 9900 block of 41st Avenue North. Since we were in the process of selling our home, due to a corporate relocation, we were told that a special assess- ment of this nature would be our responsibility, regardless of the fact that we would not even own the property at the time of the actual reconstruction. So at the time of closing on our property, in July 1990, the title company held 11/z times the pro- jected costs of our portion of this street im-`­ provemenu project. We felt somewhat for- tunate that we were only charg- ed 11/Z times the cost. It is the custom of this title company to withhold as much as 21/2 times the projected costs. They do this because they feel that Plymouth is infamous with regard to variations in the projected ver- sus actual costs. The work on our area was per- formed and completed in Oc- tober 1990. To this date, and after numerous calls to City Manager James Willis, we have yet to be reimbursed for the dif- ference between the actual costs and the amount of money with- held from our equity at the time of closing. According to Mr. Willis, the reason our money is still in the title company's bank account — earning them interest and yet not a dime of interest is due us — is because the Plymouth City Council has not seen fit to incor- porate this into -their agenda. 1- 10 Is it because they still do not know the final cost of the pro- ject? We find this to be ludicrous. When one accepts bids on a project, especially one of this magnitude, the costs quoted should be the costs paid. We question business ethics and reasons for allowing this situa- tion to occur. I ask the readers, "Why is this happening? And who is benefiting? Locally, how long can this situation continue? " For those residents who are now involved in 1991 street im- provements, we urge you to look into the facts and figures your are facing. For those of you who are considering the sale of your home or refinancing, please realize the imposition you will face because of the self-serving attitude of the City Council regarding your rights. Edward and Denise Galauski Carmen, Indiana MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 20, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Milt Dale, HousingeciAist through Blair Tremere, Community Development Director IR SUBJECT: Scattered Site Homeownership Progress Report for March 20, 1991 As of this date, the following activities are in process: SELECTION OF PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS 1. All applicants (19) from our pool have been notified of the new program and 8 have submitted applications. 2. Those who submitted applications have been given an initial screening and it now appears only one candidate may be eligible for the house at 1530 Glacier Lane. We have at least three applicants for the house in Tiburon (3533 Pilgrim Lane). 3. An announcement has been mailed to the City's ten largest employers and the churches. Postings have been made at retail centers, at City Center, and will be run on Cable. 4. Applications received prior to the Noon, April 5, deadline will be reviewed the week of April 8. A drawing could be held the week of April 15. Perhaps the drawing could be held at the HRA meeting of April 18, 1991 at 6:30 p.m. 5. First chosen applicant would have 15 working days to secure financing. This would presume a deadline in early or mid-May. Closing could possibly take place May 31. 6. Contractor to have all landscaping work at 1530 Glacier Lane completed by May 31. SECURITY AT HOUSES 1. Both houses are locked, both have light timers, Steve Correll has been notified the houses are owned by the City and should be watched. 2. Vandals did break in last week at 1530 Glacier Lane through a window. Repairs have been made. Total cost of repairs will be about $200. z -it Page 2 3/20/91 3. Jack Tabery is checking both houses at least once a week. I will also check periodically. 3533 PILGRIM LANE 1. Two contractors are scheduled to look at this house this week and give me estimates on making repairs and adding a fire egress window to the lower level family room allowing its conversion to a third bedroom , if needed. 1530 GLACIER LANE 1. Landscaping still needs to be done with a deadline for completion of May 31, 1991. 2. I have received three fence estimates to enclose the backyard with a six foot high cedar privacy fence. The low estimate was for $2,050. This work will likely be done by Countryside Fence. (m:scatt.site/jw:md) �jr N 1 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 13, 1991 TO: Planning Commiss on FROM: Chuck Dille u unity Development Coordinator SUBJECT: MAPLE GROVE/PLYMOUTH BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. During 1990, the City Councils of both Plymouth and Maple Grove agreed to study a proposed boundary change in the area of the Maple Grove Mall, located at County Road 10 and Quinwood Lane. Attached to this memo are three maps. Exhibit A shows the existing municipal boundary between the two cities, Exhibit B identifies the three parcels that are proposed to be moved from one city to another, and Exhibit C shows the Plymouth Staff proposed municipal boundary between Maple Grove and Plymouth after the boundary adjustment. The parcels involved in the proposed changes as shown on Exhibit B include: Parcel A -- A triangular portion of a Prudential Insurance site located in Plymouth. The parcel is zoned B-1 (Limited Business) and a part of the overall Prudential site. Parcel B -- A vacant site located in Maple Grove is physically a part of the adjacent site in Plymouth which is zoned B-3 (Service Business). The same zoning classification would be logical for the parcel that would become a part of Plymouth. Parcel C -- A portion of the Maple Grove Mall parking lot located in Plymouth, now zoned B-3 (Service Business). If this boundary change is agreed upon by the two cities, the City of Plymouth has proposed to coordinate the administrative aspects including drafting a proposed resolution and submitting the proposed boundary change to the State Municipal Board. The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposal and to advise the City Council regarding any land use considerations. (cc/cd/jk.3-13:lr) 1 -13 -- Na -13-- • 4 210• oz-�3-` '°� M ; (L/ FILED 2^]•45)' DOC NO W6463M r l-- b ' , /G x'622. tib ]66. �9 .... _ . . ko 4 - ti s Slap .y / .470 7=L ti40 i yi Ai u ! C'+il'C� � ���� r � • OLt rb Ln Ln r��ti � ^ 321• ' • �.ta e• o 1 LLL � ,Y r� .• 1 Ob /T cip, z $A W t A• 1n; ��s g �/� N I Q1 4f T3t. 9' 125 75' r IWO io ��gr. �' :16p 31, •,, j0.00'29'E ED •..a 76� OUINVYOOD160. 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He stated that the MTC is pleased to provide opt out services such as Plymouth Metrolink. These services act as learning laboratories through which MTC can improve its operations. He asked PACT members if they had any questions. I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 16, 1991 MINUTES The Committee approved the minutes with one correction. Sally Neil stated that she attended the January 14 meeting and should be included among those present. II. REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS A. Dial -A -Ride Dennis Ridley reviewed the January statistics indicating that the rides per hours are between 2.5 and 2.6. His company is working on implementing a new telephone system which will allow customers to be stacked, rather than receive a busy signal. This will allow one dispatcher to dispatch one Dial -A -Ride system, rather than many systems. This will help provide continuity in the policies associated with each system. He stated the computer system is being revamped as well to assist in scheduling on a more long-range basis. He noted that the ridership for January 1991 when compared with January 1990, has increased from 2,197 passengers to 2,288 passengers. The subsidy is slightly lower at $7.57 per ride rather than $7.84 per ride one year ago. The recovery ratio was 14.4% for both months. 01M WR I-13 a. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT FEBRUARY 27, 1991 Page 2 B. Metrolink Steve Jaeger distributed the ridership statistics for Plymouth Metrolink northeast and southwest for January 15 through February 22. He stated that the weekly averages for route 91 vary from a low of 312 trips to 362 trips per day. Route 92 - reverse commuter, varied from a low of 50 trips per day to a high of 62 trips per day. Route 93 varied from a low of 289 trips per day to a high of 355 trips per day. He stated there have been some problems in ensuring that the double Route 93, 5:10 p.m. which was recently implemented runs immediately after the other one. This is the reason why during the week of February 18 the second bus ran with very few passengers aboard. Frank Boyles noted that during the five weeks that. the 5:10 double header was operating, that on only four days was one bus or the other at or beyond capacity. Bruce Bakke will work with the drivers to ensure that the two vehicles are scheduled for the same time, i.e., 5:10 p.m. and that the drivers are aware that there are double headers operating at this time so that they can convey that information to passengers. Jane Shaffer and Sally Neil stated that customers were grateful to have the double header to avoid the necessity of standing all the way home. III. FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. Route 93 Vehicle- Status of Repair - Steve Jaeger stated that he had the maintenance records for each of the Plymouth Metrolink vehicles. He said that the MTC is having a very difficult time getting parts for the German built M.A.N. buses. They are trying to fabricate door seals. Jane Shaffer reported various mechanical problems she had noted since the last meeting. She stated that 1241 still has a problem with the front door seal, 1245 the back door didn't work, 1248, 1240, 1243, and 1249 all have one or more interior lights burned out, and 1245 has a cracked window on the passenger side. Steve Jaeger said he would have these problems corrected. B. Status of Fernbrook Route 91C Lateness in the Evening - This problem seems to have been corrected with the addition of another vehicle. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT FEBRUARY 27, 1991 Page 3 C. Bus Overload on 93A, 5:10 p.m. Route - As indicated in the ridership statistics portion of the minutes, this has been a successful change if the vehicles run together and the drivers are aware that it is a double header. Bruce Bakke will continue to concentrate on this. D. Park and Ride Lot Usage and Next Year's Efforts - Hugh Hudson stated that the Park and Ride lot usage is rather low, which is not unexpected given the time of year. He expects it will increase when the nice weather arrives. Frank Boyles stated that he has asked the RTB to set aside capital funding which will allow for improvement of the Park and Ride lots. The primary work for next year will be the bus pull overs on both the north and southbound lanes of Lancaster, which will allow the buses to pull over off the traveled portion of the roadway safely to allow passengers to load and unload immediately adjacent to the Park and Ride lot. E. PassengersWaitincr in Vehicles to Stav Warm - PACT members stated that in those instances where buses were late, the passengers were allowed to stay on the vehicle unless it was necessary for that vehicle to continue on to complete a route. F. Dial-A-Ride/Marketing Cutbacks for 1991 - Frank Boyles stated that on March 4 the City Council will be considering $16,000 in cutbacks to the public transportation system. He said that approximately half those cutbacks would be drawn from Dial -A -Ride and the other half from reductions in the marketing budget. He said that in 1991 it will be possible to deal with these cutbacks. In 1992 the cutbacks will be far more severe and may affect the Plymouth Metrolink and Plymouth Dial -A -Ride operations. IV. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN OR RECOMMENDATION The cost cutting suggestion was made that we might do away with the reverse commuter route. The suggestion was to use the route 75 to Ridgedale from downtown. From there the mini coaches could pick up the passengers to convey them to the industrial areas in Plymouth. This solution will be considered by Steve Mahowald among the other recommendations to be considered for improvement in our route 92 service. CtM FeR 2 7'91 Z-130. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT FEBRUARY 27, 1991 Page 4 V. OTHER BUSINESS Joe Edwards asked about the status of his recommendation to revise 93C. He and Steve Mahowald will discuss the matter to further evaluate it. Steve will then share the information with Frank for further discussion. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. FB:kec r �� z-136- NOTES 3b- NOTES OF PLYMOUTH FORUM MARCH 18, 1991, 6:30 P.M. 1. Maryann Wysocki, 2950 Kilmer Lane, presented concerns about the noise generated from traffic on State Highway 169. She previously submitted a petition to the City containing the names of residents who share her concern, and had also contacted then Senator Jim Ramstad to see if he could get the State to finance landscaping or noise walls between 26th and 31st Avenues North. Ms. Wysocki stated she has met with City staff members as well. She has been notified by the State that there is a moratorium on building noise barriers of this type. To her knowledge, this moratorium is still in effect. Councilmember Zitur stated he visited the site and agrees something should be done; however, he questioned how the City could be involved since this is a State Highway. City financial involvement could set a precedent for many other similar requests. Mayor Bergman suggested that the City send a letter to the Minnesota Department of Transportation asking them for noise abatement. Councilmember Vasiliou stated that the issue of noise abatement should be addressed in the future when the City is requested to approve new state and county roadways. Perhaps the City can set conditions on the approval to ensure that sufficient landscaping and noise abatement is included. Staff was directed to send a letter to the Minnesota Department of Transportation requesting noise abatement in this location, with a copy to Plymouth's state senators and representatives. 2. Mary Ellen Kochevar, 14603 County Road 6, presented her objections to the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee recommendation and the Council's action which approved completion of a trail segment between Juneau and Fernbrook Lanes on the south side of County Road 6. She stated that this proposed trail would be very dangerous for pedestrians and suggested an alternate trail along Juneau Lane, southerly to 14th Avenue and then north and south on Fernbrook Lane. Ms. Kochevar showed a petition signed by County Road 6 area residents opposed to the trail. She stated that the estimated cost of $10,895 for one block of the trail is not worth expending because the trail will not be used much. She stated that she wants to save a large cottonwood tree in the CA, " " 11-136 Plymouth Forum March 18, 1991 Page 2 right-of-way abutting her home and has received past assurances from the City that the tree will be saved. The trail may require removal of the tree. Mayor Bergman suggested that the City wait until County Road 6 street construction is completed and then consider the trail. Councilmember Helliwell suggested that the Council reconsider the trail as approved and consider moving the trail southerly as suggested by Ms. Kochevar. The Council directed that this item be placed on the next City Council agenda and residents abutting the proposed trail be notified. 3. Dolores Slonlon, 7315 Olympia Street, Golden Valley, stated there is violence between students at District 281 Armstrong High School. She described an incident in which her son was hit by another student. Ms. Slonlon stated that they are pressing charges with the police department, however, this will not resolve the other violent acts that are occurring at the school. She requested that the Council support a program for a liaison officer at the school. Councilmember Zitur stated he strongly supports a liaison officer, but does not support the levy method proposed by School District 281 to achieve it. Lynda Grams, 1515 Kelly Drive North, Golden Valley, stated there are racial tensions and violence at Armstrong High School. She also supported a liaison officer program. .I -13e. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1991 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Joy Tierney, Michael Stulberg, Dennis Zylla, and Larry Marofsky. MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners Hal Pierce and John Wire. STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud. *MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to approve the February 13, 1991 minutes. Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Acting Chairman Stulberg introduced the request of I:S.D. 284 (90108) I.S.D. 284 for a Site Plan and Amended Conditional Use Permit to allow building additions and other remodeling at Oakwood Elementary School located at 17340 County Road 6. Acting Chairman Stulberg waived the review of the February 11, 1991 Staff Report. Coordinator Dillerud stated that the additions to Oakwood Elementary school total 7,000 square feet. He explained that one addition would fill in an existing courtyard area and a second addition would be for a 1,000 square foot receiving and trash storage area at the northeast corner of the building. Acting Chairman Stulberg introduced Nick Ruehl of the EOS Architecture Firm representing the petitioner. Planning Commission Minutes = C February 27, 1991 Page 30 Mr. Ruehl introduced his associate Shirajoy Abby also with the same firm. Mr. Ruehl stated that he had reviewed the staff memorandum prepared on this application and that on behalf of District 284 he understood the conditions recommended and had no objections. Acting Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing, and there being no one present to speak, closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Tierney asked Mr. Ruehl to explain a feature on the graphics showing a diagonal corridor running from the building to County Road 6. Mr. Ruehl explained this to be the proposed corridor for a new water service. He noted however that the exact location of the water service was as yet undetermined due to a need to coordinate with the County Road 6 reconstruction project. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE Commissioner Tierney to recommend approval the request by I.S.D. 284 for a Site Plan and Amended Conditional Use Permit to allow building additions of 7,000 square feet (6,000 square feet of courtyard infill and a 1,000 square foot receiving and trash containment addition) at Oakwood Elementary School located at 17340 County Road 6 subject to the conditions listed in the February 11, 1991. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Acting Chairman Stulberg introduced the subject of Zoning Ordinance Regulation of Greenhouses and Nurseries. He advised the Commission that this was an item that had been noted for further study by both the Planning Commission and City Council during a previous discussion of changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding outdoor display, sales and storage. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed his memo of February 22, 1991. In that memo he had reviewed the history related to this issue together with the current Zoning Ordinance provisions of a general nature that would address nurseries and greenhouses. He summarized that nurseries and greenhouses would be subject to the requirements of a Conditional Use Permit with regard to the outdoor storage, display and sales in the B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts in the same manner as with other uses that require outdoor storage, display and sales. Acting Chairman Stulberg then introduced Gerry Theis of Dundee Nursery. Planning Commission Minutes February 27, 1991 Page 31 Commissioner Stulberg asked Mr. Theis what the problem was with obtaining a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage, display and sales once his site is within the Urban Service Area of Plymouth, and appropriately zoned. Mr. Theis indicated that the issues related to the screening of his outdoor activities could potentially be a problem. He noted that screening could become an unreasonable burden upon any landscape or nursery business, leading, in a worst case, to the requirement that the growing of plants be screened from adjoining properties. Commissioner Marofsky stated that the City needs to control outdoor storage of all types. He stated that he could not understand why outdoor storage, sales and display was more "natural" with nurseries and greenhouses than it would be with any other retail uses that rely on outdoor sales, storage and display. Mr. Theis repeated that the one major difference is that many nurseries and greenhouses, including his, include outdoor growing of products as one their activities. Commissioner Marofsky noted that Mr. Theis had substantial rights of nonconformance in existence with respect to the activities that are now undertaken at his facility. Until such time as he required permission from the City for some expansion or change of those activities the City could not require him to obtain a Conditional Use Permit with the resulting requirement of screening for the outdoors sales, storage and display. A simple change to his building that would not involve modification of the outdoor activities would not necessarily trigger a need for the Conditional Use Permit and resulting screening. Mr. Theis stated that he was concerned that future Planning Commissions and City Councils may choose to address the Ordinance in a manner less accommodating to his continued business existence, and that he did not wish to have surprises in the future. Commissioner Marofsky stated that he was not sure anything needed to be done with the Zoning Ordinance regarding nurseries and greenhouses. He stated that the Ordinance currently addresses the outdoor storage, display and sales for uses in the commercial zoning districts, including nurseries and greenhouses adequately. Commissioner Stulberg advised Mr. Theis that he might wish to substantiate whatever nonconforming rights he may have by preparing a certified survey and plan which M-1 W17, z 13 C- . Planning Commission Minutes February 27, 1991 Page 32 establishes the type of outdoor storage, display and sales that is currently being undertaken, at his facility. Coordinator Dillerud mentioned that at the time the current building at Dundee Nursery was constructed following the fire in 1988 just such an inventory was undertaken and is of record with the City. Commissioner Zylla stated that the City must concentrate on land use in general, not the specific concerns of an individual business such as Dundee. He concluded that the City needed the Conditional Use Permit process to monitor and structure outdoor storage, display and sales for many types of uses, including nurseries. Commissioner Tierney stated that perhaps the Zoning Ordinance is in need of new definitions to better describe what constitutes a nursery or greenhouse. From the definition, activities that are normally considered "accessory" could be determined. Commissioner Marofsky stated that, over time, the nursery and greenhouse industry will change naturally, and writing too tight a definition at this time will overly constrain the Zoning Ordinance with respect to industry changes in the future. Mr. Theis reiterated his concern that the growing of plants could be subject to a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage, or even prohibited altogether in the future at his location. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE Commissioner Zylla to advise the City Council that it is the finding of the Planning Commission that the Zoning Ordinance is now adequate to address the concerns of Dundee Nursery with respect to the regulation and control of nurseries and greenhouses based on a review of existing Zoning Ordinance standards in that regard. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE -MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE Commissioner Zylla the Planning Commission voted to not meet on March 13, 1991. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carries. VOTE -MOTION CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. RFn � � Irl 7 30 31 90 91 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH FEBRUARY 1991 CLASS MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 1 1 16 29 64 10 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 26 34 61 7 1 TOTALS 1990 122 1991 131 7% CLASS II I-Iy 1990 1991 FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR COMM STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF NARC OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D W.I. LIQ LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 3 7 17 0 40 1 7 4 28 4 3 38 2 7 32 0 1 29 2 9 4 27 8 2 23 TOTALS 1990 152 1991 145 -5% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 0 13 85 0 0 73 0 4 5 6 30 0 11 83 0 0 74 1 1 1 1 0 17 TOTALS 1990 216 1991 188 -13% CLASS IV DOMESTIC ANIMAL DETAIL FALSE ALARMS LOCK OUTS ASSIST OTHER AGENCY WARRANT SERVED TRAFFIC DETAIL SUSPICION INFORMATION MISSING PERSON LOST FOUND PUBLIC NUISANCE MISC 28 81 121 133 45 34 131 142 2 13 78 167 23 85 126 173 39 43 95 103 1 12 73 167 TOTALS -1-9-K 975 1991 940 -4% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1990 281 1991 334 19% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1990 353 1991 376 7% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1990 161 1991 20% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1990 1465 1991 1404 -4% lr:i fix': . 90 91 90 91 90 91 90 91 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH JANUARY -FEBRUARY, 1991 CLASS I MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 3 1 41 62 129 33 1 0 1 4 2 1 50 1 56 148 15 1 TOTALS 1990 269 1991 276 3% CLASS 11 1990 1991 FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR COMM STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF NARC OFFENSES FAM!CHILD D W I UO LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 8 17 34 0 75 1 12 5 64 12 6 74 2 1 17 76 0 1 45 2 20 12 43 10 7 45 TOTALS 1990 308 1991 279 -9% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 0 23 146 0 0 166 0 5 5 8 51 0 1 27 174 1 0 1. 0 1 149 2 2 4 5 1 40 TOTALS 1990 404 1991 403 CLASS IV DOMESTIC ANIMAL DETAIL FALSE ALARMS LOCK OUTS ASSIST OTHER AGENCY I WARRANT SERVED TRAFFIC DETAIL SUSPICION INFORMATION MISSING PERSON LOST FOUND PUBLIC NUISANCE MISC 65 176 233 285 93 71 236 297 4 26 184 341 48 159 236 351 90 76 213 225 4 21 152 357 TOTALS 1990 2011 1991 1932 -4% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1990 591 1991 679 15% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1990 769 1991 842 9% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1990 17.7% 1991 1-7.7% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1990 2-92Z- 1991 2890 -3% _ V I Cl Mi YW, 2 ' , FEBRUARY 1991 MONTH PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY ALARM REPORT POLICE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS 1990 97 15 1991 93 15 CHANGE -4 % 0 X FIRE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS 1 g90 30 9 1991 43 15 CHANGE + 43 % + 67 % FEBRUARY 1991 MONTH _ W H V, E V) N N LO a O cn II E O II W a w N 00 .--r -4 �c I 'oo .-� W Vl II 04 w z w r E M O M t11 .--i N M .--i O .--4 N M M u'1 zO N . 17 4 1-4 -- C14 ti E •. 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The passenger numbers for Medicine Lake Lines for the period 1984 - 1989 do not reflect transfers, while the 1990 Medicine Lake Lines figures includes transfers. Metropolitan Transit Commission figures reflect all fares whether cash or convenience. DAILY AVERAGE RIDERSHIP YEAR TO DATE AVERAGE PLYMOUTH METROLINK NORTHEAST DAILY RIDERSHIP FEBRUARY 1991 02/01 294 02/04- 02/08 1717 02/11 - 02/15 1602 02/18 - 02/22 1462 02/25 - 02/28 1290 TOTAL: 6365 318 325 DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH MONTH: 1990 January February March April May June July August September October November December YEAR LONG AVERAGE: 243 263 284 266 294 301 278 276 1:-(5" 1991 331 318 325 pLTKlil!T4 1RAN l i sl YL'ri-fIUC ?!Ali ott¢S'inoi - tkttls OF February, 1990 Lasts received ------- tfnn-Cash fares -------- ------- rides -------- Gaff Cards Mil's Under No SeninRt Date Rte Sires Sales Reivd fransf, Later 6 Cavi. 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NJ O.OJ (;.fJO 11 r s r• fi 0 1 92 021(tai9i 7J 33.75 0,0:0 0.00 -.CEJ 0.00 O,Ctii 7 10 33 0 0 's3 160 1r.5v 13ilOdfil t .s0 0.!%0 17.(5(! f a.Orj i (:.(0 (� t ! a( 1 ' 39 s a t1 ' 59 214 01 �2. ( - TLI(NCIUN TRANSIT D i AL-A-r".i iE t:t',tA SUtdAii - 't1ORN OF Fehrisaru, Irlo Cash Received ----- Nor,t:ash Fares -------- ------ Rides -------- Card Cards sill Under itn Sei+ioff Date Rte Fares Sales Ret:vd transt. Later 6 Carty: Shwi Repir Strident ch1drn TOTAL rules 4{stirs 02.108141 7 22.` i j3.U0 S.00 0.00 U.UU U.cO 5 t 27 {t ;1 27 244 #2.U!� --Friday --- --78 "f'`. !1.{;U 22,0{I 2.{i!� U.Ct{t U.UU 13 13 4Y U (1 44 723 3ts.SO Q2fti4i41 7{1 2s.5v 0.0(; i},UU 1.00 0.00 {l.OU $ 3 25 0 0 25 183 8.5(5 -------- --- ------•-------- --- C i}, -21(1 1.{1{! 0.01.1 {1.ilu ti 3 25. {i 0 25 183 1 R.5it 02(1{V19i ill 9. (V! 0. (Vi 0.1.10 !%.UU 0.00 0. 00) 0 4 13 {! 0 13 137 c.IS0 --Sartda'+ --- --i .{;('t U,rtU {1. U!; 21(.21(!1 U.0 iJ.n{t 4 1'. 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Later $ T- I S ------- Rides ------- KD srn CF t UAC stow Rergsir student I'Diidrrt MAL Ki Les Hours T :T ALS' tii's .O'u 20"t. 615 16-D. 06 S6,0 i 1.00 41.00 2a4 144 I9K fj Q I ro'S 14948' 800.011 8'Li!'siUIR T8'niS21iii .eta! dis, i{t SSSnth - to lof it en LTJ weekdr.� s M-0. ar 94 leer day i tfstadi e^r._ I Icc ssef:gers �'rt $ Nerfe�u da-is�s. kyr li per da 1YDc. at ssen--,ers per Peur Gf a'l Der r ikSSE'3lgef 1 . _-14:1 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 18, 1991 TO: Chuck Dilleru��d, Community Development Coordinator FROM: Helen LaFave,.`Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL A call was received on t Customer Service Line on Monday, March 18 from Mr. Darrell Scherhorn of Northwest Fabrics and Crafts, 525-0835. He recently opened a store (or is opening a store) in the Rainbow Shopping Center and would like to have a hot air balloon as part of his grand opening. He would like more information on whether it is possible and if so, how to go about obtaining a permit. Please contact Mr. Scherhorn to let him know if it is possible to have a hot air balloon as part of his grand opening, and advise him of the procedure for obtaining a permit by Wednesday, March 20, and advise me of your response so that I may make note of it in the Customer Service Line Log. HL:kec cc: S.F. 3/20/91 L._ I CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE March 19, 1991 PROBLEM: Caller reports a dead cat lying in the grass along Medina Road, east of Vicksburg Lane. The cat is on the north side of the road near the grass near the Molded Rubber Company. SOLUTION: Pick up the cat. Call was forwarded to Steve Correll. After speaking with CSO Phil Sykes, Steve learned that Phil had picked up the cat the same day the call came in and to be sure, he sent Phil out to verify that it was the same site. MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 22, 1991 TO: James G. is, City Manager FROM: Chuck i , Community Development Coordinator SUBJECT: HEN IN COUNTY WASTE TRANSFER STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (89057) On March 14, 1991 the City received plans and narrative from Hennepin County in response to our DRC letter of December 20, 1990, which itself referred to our DRC letter of November 20, 1990. On March 19, 1991 the Development Review Committee reviewed the submitted documents from the County and found submissions responsive to our December 20, 1990 letter except for two minor technical matters related to the graphics. The Development Review Committee has completed its review of the project and has determined that the application is sufficiently complete to justify the scheduling of a Public Hearing to consider the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan. On March 21, 1991 the Development Review Committee met with representatives of Hennepin County and advised them of the remaining technical deficiencies as well as a tentative date of April 24, 1991 for a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission to consider the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan. (cc/cd/89057.1:jw) 0 vki�"A ago ,e - "ftftft1ft1 Mr. Richard J. Carlquist Director of Public Safety 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 March 11, 1991 Dear Mr. Carlquist, COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES 210 COUNTY ROAD 101 NORTH P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA, MN 55391-9990 (612) 476-3200 FAX 476-3214 As Volunteer Coordinator for the Wayzata School District, I have had the pleasure to work with the Plymouth Fire Department in providing Fire Safety programs to students in grades kindergarten through 6th grade. Since 1985, members of the Fire Department have set up a system to visit with every classroom in every school within Plymouth in the Wayzata School District each year. (Prior to that date, they visited classrooms upon request of the teacher.) Stan Scofield and others have developed a fire safety curriculum that has not only instructed students about fire prevention but has also helped to reinforce each year the information learned the previous year. They have added the use of "Pluggy" and videos throughout the years to help get their message across to the children. As a result, the students enjoy and look forward to the fire safety programs each year. The Fire Department has also provided informational services to PTO and other parent groups throughout the District. Mr. Scofield has been so kind as to present fire safety information to a group of volunteers who present the "Be Safe" safety program to 4th grade students in our District. The volunteers, in turn, can feel comfortable that they are using accurate data in their presentations to the children. The Plymouth Fire Department has been a terrific resource for the Volunteer office in the Wayzata School District. They have developed a wonderful system to provide services to all of our elementary students and have been so very kind to work with the adult volunteers as well. I hope that we will have the opportunity to continue to work together in the years to come. Sincerely, Ll Charlene Barghini District Volunteer Coordinator March 20, 1991 Mr. Greg Andrews Executive Director Regional Transit Board Mears Park Centre 7th Floor 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 SUBJECT: 1991 PLYMOUTH METROLINK/DIAL-A-RIDE BUDGET REDUCTION Dear Mr. Andrews: Z- t °i a�, Because of state revenue shortfalls, the Regional Transit Board has requested that the City of Plymouth provide assistance by reducing its 1991 proposed budget. On March 18, the Plymouth City Council considered a proposal whereby the City would reduce the proposed 1991 Plymouth Metrolink budget by $7,500 in line item 1090 - Marketing, and by $8,500 in line item 1230, which would either eliminate Sunday Dial -A -Ride service, or require a cutback of evening service hours. We will make a final decision on which service will be reduced, based upon further analysis. The City Council has approved the $16,000 budget reduction. This $16,000 budget reduction is made as a voluntary effort by the City of Plymouth to assist the Regional Transit Board in its budget reduction efforts. The City Council recognizes that it is more responsible to be part of the solution than the problem. The Council does, however, reserve the right in the future to use up to the 90% allowable, by law, if and when such funding proves necessary based upon the City Council's assessment of transit opportunities in our growing community. Let me know if you have any questions. Frank Assid Manager FB:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Len Simich, RTB Steve Jaeger, MTC John Mathews, Morley Bus Company f 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 20, 1991 Mr. Robert H. Rohlf Director Hennepin County Hennepin County Administrative 12601 Ridgedale Minnetonka, MN Library Board Library Offices Drive 55343-5648 SUBJECT: PROPOSED PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY SITE Dear Bob: I want to confirm what I discussed with you briefly yesterday on the City Council's action with respect to the proposed Plymouth community library site. Monday evening, the City Council adopted two resolutions. IThe first resolution authorizes the firm of Wilson Development, Inc., to act as the City's land acquisition specialist to enter into negotiations with Wilfred Cavanaugh for the proposed library site. We have just sent a letter to Wilson Development, confirming their appointment and encouraging them to expedite the process. In the event that prompt negotiations are not successful, the City Council adopted a second resolution which authorizes condemnation of the 5.062 acre site. During their discussion, Councilmembers questioned whether it was possible for the City to withdraw from condemnation if it appeared that the price for the parcel would be excessive. The City Attorney confirmed that they could. While Councilmembers are anxious to acquire a site so that construction can take place as presently scheduled, they are also concerned about the ultimate price which Plymouth will be called upon to pay, particularly through the condemnation process. I would appreciate it if you would convey this information to members of the Hennepin County Library Board. I will keep you up-to-date as the acquisition process progresses. Sincerely, es G. Willis (CO: t Manager JW:kec cc: Tad Jude, Hennepin County Commissioner City Councilmembers 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 20, 1991 Lillian Snook 14310 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 6 TRAIL BETWEEN JUNEAU AND FERNBROOK LANE Dear Ms. Snook: At their March 18 meeting, the City Council briefly discussed a proposal which would relocate the proposed trail between Juneau and Fernbrook Lanes on the south side of County Road 6, to follow Juneau southerly to 14th Avenue, and then east to Fernbrook. After some discussion, the Council decided it would be appropriate to defer the matter to the April 1 meeting in order that residents in the vicinity would have the opportunity to more fully share their views with the Council. On behalf of the City Council, I am inviting you to the Monday, April 1 meeting which commences at 7 p.m. in the Plymouth City Center Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. I know that the Council like your input on this issue. Please let me know if you have any questions by calling me at 550-5013. Since , V AJC Fran 1 Assis ant City Manager FB:kec cc: James G. Willis, City Manager Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation Fred Moore, Public Works Director Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 County Road 6 Trail Between Juneau $ Fernbrook Lane Mailing List Lillian Snook 14310 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Selma Bursch 14420 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Allan Carswell 14424 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Daniel Leuer 14430 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Jeffrey Miller 14502 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Earl $ Donna Schmidt 14506 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Lawrence & Eleanor McGowan 14300 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Thomas Straka 14606 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Parkers Lake Baptist Church 14720 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Kenneth & Leona Neutgens 14407 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Leroy $ Elizabeth Rinke 14411 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Bradley Hagg 14417 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Bobby Etheridge 14515 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 William $ Nell Hayes 14525 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 James $ Mary Kochevar 14603 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 March 18, 1991 George F. Theros GFT Inc. 4266 Wooddale Avenue St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Dear Mr. Theros: I was sorry to learn that Yesterdays Restaurant in Plaza closed. This letter will confirm information by phone from License Clerk Val Krisko. Waterford Park you received Liquor licenses in the City of Plymouth are nontransferable. We have many on -sale liquor licenses available in the City; and therefore, a new business would make application for a license directly to the City. The license application process would be identical to yours, with the possible exception of some of the site related materials. You asked that we check on whether a refund is possible. Enclosed is a copy of Plymouth City Code Section 1206.31. Please note the circumstances under which a refund is possible. I don't believe any of the circumstances apply in your case; but please let me know if I am incorrect. The good news is that you only paid the license fee for the first half of the license year. In other words, you will not lose the second half payment of $4,000 which would have been due by August 1, 1991. Would you please send me a letter indicating the date on which you closed so that I can close our license file and notify the State Liquor Control Commission that you are no longer in operation at that location. You have been very considerate and licensing process. I hope that we of working with you in the future. Sincerely, Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk Enc. cooperative during the will again have the pleasure 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Z9 Plymouth City Code 1206.23 (Rev. 1987) 1206.23. Return of Security. At the end of such three year period the alter- nate security may be returned to the licensee, with Council approval, upon filing by the licensee with the City Clerk an affidavit stating: (a) that no action or proceedings have been commenced in any court for the forfeiture of the alternate security or for damages to any person under the terms and conditions thereof; and (b) that the licensee has no knowledge of any existing claim or cause of action under the terms of the assignment of the alternate security. If United States Government bonds are deposited as alternate security under Subsection 1211.15, the licensee may detach any appurtenant coupons at such time as they are due and payable. 1206.25. Fees. Subdivision 1. Amounts. The fee for a license to sell alcoholic beverages is fixed by Chapter X. The fees for intoxicating liquor licenses are payable in two equal installments in advance of February 1 and August 1. The fees for non -intoxicating liquor licenses are due on or before the last day of June in each year. Subd. 2. Payment. The application for a license shall be accompanied by a receipt from the City Finance Department for payment of the required license fee. License fees shall be paid into the general fund. If an application for a license is rejected, the Finance Department shall refund the amount paid. 1206.27. Investigation Fee. The application shall be accompanied by an inves- tigation fee in an amount equal to the cost of the investigation conducted but not to exceed the maximum amounts specified by law. The Finance Department shall compute the cost of an investigation and shall bill the cost to the applicant, and the application for the license is deemed to be an undertaking by the applicant to pay the investigation fee. The City Council may by resolution establish minimum or standard investigation fees for use under this subdivision, but the adoption of such minimum or standard fees does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to pay the actual cost of the investigation. 1206.29. Term, Pro Rata Fee. A license is issued for a period of one year but if the application is made during the license year, a license may be issued for the remainder of the year for a pro rata fee, with any unexpired fraction of a month being counted as one month. Intoxicating liquor licenses and wine licens- es expire on the first day of February in each year. Non -intoxicating liquor licenses and club licenses expire on the last day of June in each year. 1206.31. Refunds. No part of the fee paid for any license issued under this Chapter shall be refunded except in the following instances upon application to the Council within 20 days from the happening of the event. There shall be refunded a pro rata portion of the fee for the unexpired period of the license, computed on a monthly basis, when operation of the licensed business ceases not less than one month before expiration of the license because of: =—mck Plymouth City Code 1206.33 (Rev. 1989) (a) destruction or damage of the licensed premises by fire or other catastro- phe; (b) the licensee's illness; (c) the licensee's death; or (d) a change in the legal status of the municipality making it unlawful for the licensed business to continue. 1206.33. Additional Bottle Club Permit Fee. There is imposed upon the holder of a bottle club permit issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.414, including religious and non-profit organizations, the additional fee set by Chapter X. The fee shall be paid to the City Clerk on or before July 1st of each year and a receipt given therefor. There shall be no pro rata adjustment of the fee for a portion of a year. The written receipt for the bottle club permit fee shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises together with the permit issued by the Commis- sioner. 1206.35. Granting of Licenses. Subdivision. 1. Investigation and Issuance. The City Council shall investigate the facts set out in the application. Opportunity shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license. After the investigation and public hearing, the Council may, in its discretion, grant or refuse the application. No license shall become effective until it, together with the security furnished by the applicant, has been approved by the Commissioner. Subd. 2. New Licenses; Hearing Required. The public hearing for the issuance of a license for a new premises or for a different licensee at the same premises shall be preceded by (i) two weeks' published notice and (ii) ten days' posted notice in at least three public places in the vicinity of the premises to be licensed. 1206.37. Disclosure; Corporate Licensees. It is a condition of every license issued to a corporation that the City "tanager be furnished by the licensee with a correct list of (i) all stockholders of the corporate licensee and the number of shares held by each, either individually or beneficially for others and (ii) the same information for all corporations which directly or indirectly own, or hold beneficial interests in, the stock of such corporate licensee. It is the continuing duty of each corp- orate licensee to promptly notify the City Manager of any change in ownership or beneficial interest of such shares. Any change of ownership or beneficial interest in shares of stock entitled to be voted at any meeting of the stockholders of the corporate licensee which results in change in control of the corporate licensee by the persons owning shares of stock therein, or any change of ownership of stock in any corporation which directly or indirectly owns stock of such corporate licensee and which results in a change of control of such corporation shall, in either event, be deemed equivalent to a transfer of the license issued to the corporate licensee and any such license shall be revoked and terminated 30 days after any such change of control unless the City Manager shall have been notified of such change in writing, and the City Council shall have approved thereof. The term "control," as used here- in, means the power to directly or indirectly direct, or cause the direction of, the management or policies of such corporate licensee. The City Manager may at any reasonable time examine the stock transfer records and minute books of any corporate licensee in order to verify the names of the stockholders and persons voting at meetings of such corporations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the City Council may cancel and terminate any license issued hereunder to a corporate licensee upon determination that any change of control of such corporate licensee has occurred (whether directly or indirectly) so as to materially affect the integrity and character of its management and its operation of an "off -sale" or "on -sale" business, provided that no such action shall be taken until after a hearing by the City Council on 30 days' written notice to the licensee. (Amended, Ord. No. 89-13, Sec. 1) CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 19, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage'�` SUBJECT: SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS At the March 11 budget study session, the Council asked whether funds were budgeted for the Wayzata 284 referendum under the city election budget. A question was also raised about whether the school districts had used the City's optiscan equipment. Laurie Rauenhorst tells me that the City does not incur costs for school district elections or referendums except costs which may be associated with the receptionists keeping the telephone system open for a longer period of time on election day. Other than that, there are no costs associated with these elections chargeable to the City. I was incorrect when I said that Robbinsdale had used the City's optiscan equipment. We had negotiated an agreement with Robbinsdale for the use of our equipment. Ultimately they elected to use Brooklyn Park's equipment. Under our agreement with the district, they were to have paid a proportionate share of the annual maintenance cost for the equipment in exchange for its use. Brooklyn Park assists with the entire election: obtaining and training judges, and providing equipment in exchange for a negotiated fee. FB:kec Senator Judy Traub 235 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 SUBJECT: PROPOSED HOUSE FILE 173 AND SENATE FILE 202 Dear Senator Traub: Attached is a letter which I recently sent to Joel Jamnik at the League of Minnesota Cities with respect to the above referenced bills which extend the definition of public employees to virtually all individuals hired for part-time and seasonal work. In light of our state financial problems and "soft" economy, it is particularly discouraging to see this type of legislation proposed. It can only have the impact of escalating the cost of doing business (public or private) in Minnesota. We certainly hope you will help defeat both of these bills. Sincere€ , Fra B y s Ass ant City Manager FB:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 13, 1991 CITY OF Joel Jamnik PLYMOUTR League of Minnesota Cities 183 University Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101 SUBJECT: NEGOTIATIONS ON PART-TIME/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES Dear Joel: Your article in the March 8 "Cities Bulletin," requested input from cities on revisions being contemplated to the P.E.L.R.A. definition of public employee. I understand that House File 173, and Senate File 202, would make all part-time and most seasonal employees "public employees" under the law and therefore, eligible for union membership. The impact of these bills, or any compromises on the existing definition of part-time/seasonal employees would have a City o dramatically negative affect on the f Plymouth. I believe the same is true of other Minnesota communities. The impacts are outlined below: Peak season for outdoor street, sewer, water, and park maintenance responsibilities is spring, summer, and fall. In an effort to be prudent with taxpayer dollars, we hire only enough full-time maintenance employees season, we accommodate our normal needs. During p a assist the hire temporary and part-time employees full-time personnel in completing the peak workload. on the average, we have employed twenty-five to thirty 100 day temporary maintenance employees. 1. Given the State's budget crisis, Plymouth's only prudent easonal alternative is to hent unoemployeem 4- -iton hire torary andsbecomes employees. If t Pblic more restrictive, we have a number of options: 1. Cutback on our maintenance efforts. Such action will hasten the depreciation of these public facilities. 2. Raise property taxes and/or user fees to provide the funding required. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 h 1' Joel Jamnik March 13, 1991 Page 2 2. Each year, the City hires about 200 seasonal employees to act as life guards and teach a wide variety of recreational programs. Under current law, these employees are not considered public employees. Each is paid on a lump sum, per class, or per hour basis . Most of these employees work for other cities concurrently. The impact of defining these persons as public employees is: 1. Increased program costs and therefore, users fees unless the program is for seniors or disabled, in which case, it is tax supported. The increased cost would have to be borne by the taxpayers. 2. These employees would likely belong to a different bargaining unit per city employer. You can imagine the union dues they would pay and the reduction they would experience in take home pay. 3. Because recreation program costs would increase, a greater number of programs would no longer be self sustaining and therefore, would be eliminated. The programs most likely to go would be those which serve special populations who have the greatest need. From my perspective, there is no compromise position on the existing statute. The A.M.M. policy is that the definition of public employee should be uniform at 100 work days per year, rather than the 67/100 cap contained in existing law. Frankly, I am chagrined by members of the legislature who would entertain this bill when it can only add to the high cost Of doing business in Minnesota and the escalating property tax burden. Apparently they fail to -see the connection between legislative action and their constituents' pocketbooks. Let me know if I can be of assistance. 550 5013. S'ncere ly,, Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager FB:kec cc: James G. Willis, City Manager Jeanette Sobania, Personnel Coordinator My phone number is i 3R Mailing List - Proposed House File 173 and Senate File 202 Senator Judy Traub 235 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 Senator Patrick McGowan 129 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Representative Ron Abrams Room 209 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Representative Peggy Leppik 225 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Representative Warren Limmer Room 301 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 March 19, 1991 Don Kuplic Kraus Anderson Insurance 1935 West Burnsville Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337 Dear Don: The review of our risk management program and award of property and liability insurance was handled quite rapidly last evening. I didn't have an adequate opportunity to express publicly my appreciation for the continuing excellent service we receive from you. Over the years, Don, your expertise in all forms of insurance has been a tremendous asset to our City. Through your able assistance we have been able to streamline our insurance coverages, improving our coverage levels, while, saving significant sums of tax dollars. Now with the advent of our own risk manager, we are able to assume more of this responsibility ourselves. Nonetheless, we still rely upon your expertise to assist us in ensuring that we are getting the "biggest bang for our buck." Thanks for your continuing excellent service to us and in promoting our risk management program. Yours truly, j am G. Willis City anager JW:kec cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 19, 1991 David MacGillivray Vice President Springsted Incorporated 85 East 7th Place Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55101-2143 Dear Dave: z-i9h On behalf of all of us here at Plymouth, I want to thank you, Becky, and the Springsted organization for the exceptionally fine work in preparing and presenting the fiscal impact report to the City Council last evening. Your firm's work on this report had a significant impact on providing our Council with a high level of comfort in their embarking on major extensions of capital facilities. We also appreciate the close involvement of the development community with your study. By having them involved at each step along the way, I believe potential conflicts with one or more major development interests was avoided. They became part of the overall study and had an impact on its outcome. We appreciated having had the opportunity of working with you and your associates on this assignment, and look forward to the opportunity of having you work for us again. Yours truly, S G. Willis City Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 19, 1991 Ms. Joy Tierney 17915 - 20th Avenue Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Joy: I shared your March 18 letter with the City Council last evening. They appreciate the interest of the League of Women Voters in promoting greater public understanding of community issues and wish you success in your April 3 forum. As you are aware, the City is currently involved in litigation initiated by the League of Plymouth Voters regarding the Council's adoption of the ordinance moving from an odd to an even year election cycle. As a result of that litigation, the Council has been directed by its legal counsel not to engage in public discussions with respect to this issue. The Councilmembers believe that it would be extremely difficult to participate in the public forum you propose without the issue of the change in election becoming a topic. For that reason, they have asked me to inform you that they will not be available to take part or sponsor your proposed second forum. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Mary Gwin-Lenth 9217 40-1/2 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mary Jane Lee 5920 Wisconsin Circle New Hope, MN 55428 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 19, 1991 Senator Paul Wellstone U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 SUBJECT: NAMING OF NEW PLYMOUTH POSTAL STATION Dear Senator Wellstone: I— ►ck3 Attached is a letter which Mayor Bergman recently sent to William Brown, General Manager/Postmaster - Twin Cities Division. The letter encourages Mr. Brown to promote Plymouth's community identity efforts by supporting Plymouth's proposal to name the new station in Plymouth, "Plymouth Annex." This would be the same practice that the Post Office adopted for the two stations in the City of Bloomington. Any help you can give us with respect to these efforts would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, s G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 119 Naming of New Plymouth Postal Station Mailing List Senator Paul Welstone U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 Senator David Durenberger 154 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Congressman James Ramstad U.S. Representative 504 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 T_ -Mk March 8, 1991 TO: The City Council of Plymouth, Mn. FROM: Concerned Citizens Residing on 42nd & Lanewood Lane Dear Council Members: Wei the residents of 42nd & Lanewood Lane, are making a written complaint regarding the snow removal on our cul-de-sac. This problem was brought to the attention of Mr. Jim Willis and Mr. Bob Zitur during a March 6th telephone conversation by Mr. Roger Humola. We are under the impression that the snow removal on the cul-de-sacs are under sub contract. We are very upset with the snow removal on our cul-de-sac. It is very aggravating that we have to wait until 9:00 A.M. or 10:00 A.M. before our street is plowed, especially when the snow storm was the night before. We are also unhappy with the snow removal operation by the sub contractor as they consistently push the snow into driveways and in front of homes at the end of our cul-de-sac. We have suffered through four winters with this service and we are very disguested. We are paying enormous taxes to the City of Plymouth, and we should not be subjected to this inept service. Your prompt investigation of this matter will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Concerned Citizens i _ y� � j ; .. �_� :. ti � � • .vim_ �: � � 7 JIM RAMSTAD THIRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA COMMITTEES: JUDICIARY Congm;!g of the 10niteb 6tate!6 SMALL BUSINESS j1)ouge of AepregentatibO Na bington, ;6C 20515 March 15, 1991 Kim M. Bergman Mayor City Of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Kim: T- I I� REPLY TO: WASHINGTON OFFICE ❑ 504 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-2303 (202) 225-2871 DISTRICT OFFICE ❑ 8120 PENN AVENUE SOUTH .#152 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431-1316 (612)88 "600 I want to let you know that I will be hosting a town meeting in your area later this month. On Thursday, March 28, I will have town meetings at three locations in Hennepin County. I will be at Eden Prairie City Hall from 1 to 2 p.m., at Minnetonka Senior High School in the Small Auditorium from 2:30 to 3:30 and in the Plymouth City Hall Council Chambers from 4 to 5. If your schedule permits, I hope you'll be able to attend and inform me of any questions or concerns you may have. Please keep in touch. Sicerely, JTAD Member of Congress JR: cat j _ '91 Planning Commission City of Plymouth Plymouth, Mn. 55441 Genblemen: hadeQlanrQs rrss xV=�g Zn x J+�i u cn�oCts,:�UNss447 Members March 17, 1991 I- t c� M In. re: Proposed Plan for building 165+ apartments along Ct-y..15 In the past, the planning in Plymouth has been done by persons who weren'k aware of the history of the land. Cons-;ucrtly, many mistakes were made. It cost the residents of Plymouth a great deal. Just as an example: In the area I live, they let one person build his house practically in the lake. Then they had to turn around and spend a lot to keep the water level down. This has reduced my property value as it has reduced a once beautiful lake to almost a swamp. Parker's Lake was 75 feet deep at one time; and now, it is maybe 10 to 20 feet deep loaded with weeds. When you build apartments, the population grows along with the additional traffic it brings. Wouldn't it seem more feasible to build such a complex adjacent to or close to a bus service? Also close to schools, playgrounds, etc. instead of putting them in a place where there are single family homes. I am 71 years old and on Social Security. I have lived at my present locE tion since 1950. There have been a multitude of improvements made some of which were great, and some that just cost a lot of money. If you were to build some apartments for the elderly and lower in- come young people I would welcome this. The type of apartments being built today are with rent starting at $415.00 and up. Maybe you do not care to encourage this kind of person residing in Plymouth: Subsidized housing is built with the stipulation the owner takes the complex over in ten to 20 years. The elderly and poor move in and when the time is up, the owners take over. They immediately have to raise the rent, and the renters have to look for another place to rent they can afford. It is a vicious situ- ation. There were about 15 of these apartments in the Twin Cities that were no longer going to be subsidized this last year. I know this isn't your problem, but it is something to think about. In the past, I have attended meetings for various projects; and every time, the residents were ignored. Judt like the petition over the election change. I am looking forward to the day when the Governing people in the City of Plymouth will listen to the residing population. Yours very truly, -C-ommisson 21620 County Road 50 Corcoran, MN 55340 (612) 420-4546 March 18, 1991 TO: City Councils of Hennepin County FROM: Linda Milow, County Fair Secretary SUBJECT: Hennepin County "Olde Tvme" Fair We are planning the Hennepin County "Olde Tyme" Fair for July 25-28 at the Corcoran Lions Park, located at the crossroads of Bass Lake Road and Hwy. 101, in Corcoran. We are hoping for an even bigger and better (and definitely drier!) fair this year. T-- %11 N The fair will again resemble an old fashioned county fair, with a rural setting featuring brightly striped tents, demolition derbies, moto-cross races, live entertainment, exciting midway rides, open class and 4H exhibits, animals, and much more. A competition between mayors of cities in Hennepin County is being planned, reminiscent of early fairs in the County, when mayors of the municipalities competed in a Jalopy Race. In order to have a successful fair, we really do need your support. Financially, last year was a disaster for us, with 12 inches of rain in one night drastically reducing attendance. We respectfully request a donation from your city to help support your citizens' County Fair. In addition, we request your cooperation in informing your citizens that, yes, Hennepin County does have a county fair! I am enclosing a release that I urge you to include in your city's newsletters, newspapers, utility billings, etc. Replys may be made to Linda Milow, Secretary 21620 County Road 50 Corcoran, MN 55340 420-2270 Thank you very much for your cooperation and support. With your help we can make the Hennepin County "Olde Tyme" Fair a huge success. For immediate release �— 1V�1' HENNEPIN COUNTY FAIR PLANNING, SPACE RENTAL, BEGINS The Hennepin County "Olde Tyme" Fair will be held July 25 - 28 at the crossroads of Bass Lake Road and Hwy. 101 in Corcoran Lions Park, Corcoran. The fair is patterned after an old fashioned county fair, with a rural setting featuring brightly striped tents, live entertainment, demotion derbies, moto-cross races, exciting midway rides, open class and 4H exhibits, animals, and much more. Please note that Open class and 4H Entry Day is Wednesday,, July 24th, the day before the fair opens! Individuals, businesses, and groups wishing to rent space at the fair should act now. There is space available inside the large tents and outside. Anyone wishing information on space rental may call Linda, 420-4546. The Hennepin County Fair is organized by a volunteer group, who is always looking for interested county residents to help out. If you would like to have fun working an hour or several days, if you are interested in exhibiting, or it you would just like further information on the fair, please call 420-4546. C . LINDQUIST & VENNUM ATTORNEYS AT LAw MARTIN R. ROSENBAUM 612-371-3278 4200 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET MINNEAPOUS. MINNESOTA 55402-2205 TELEPHONE. 612-371.3211 FAX: 612-3713207 IN DENVER 190 VNDOU1ST, VENNUM 8 CHRISTENSEN 600 17TH STREET, SUITE 2125 DENVER, COLORADO 80202-5401 TELEPHONE: 303.5735900 NAI TR WY MANAGER q�1t;Cfl V RK DIRECTOR � V!RECTOR �...., RMNC, DIRECTOR March 18 1991 FMf, SAIFET'! D+I?EC-DR �'�l��S7i3 Tft'E ASSZTANT L.:J:.f IS'1:GN'CM �...i.+ r,, .}•� Aw ion Urr Mr. Eric Blank City of Plymouth Park and Recreation Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Eric: Thank you for taking the time to talk to me today regarding new walking trails for my area. My family recently moved to 13115 38th Avenue North in the Heritage area. Before that, we lived near 40th and Quaker Lane for seven years. We have children aged 11, and 2s, and we enjoy using our bike trailer, especially in French Park. I have not used the bike since we moved, but I think we will be required to walk the bike and trailer across Northwest Boulevard at 37th Avenue in order to gain access to the park. I am concerned that the traffic on Northwest Boulevard moves very fast, and there is a high curb on the east side of Northwest Boulevard. If someone is speeding on Northwest going north, it will be difficult to get the bike and trailer across the road and over the curb in time to avoid a car. I have two suggestions to make French Park more accessible to Heritage residents. First, I understand the City is considering a trail on the west side of Northwest Boulevard. I think this is the ideal solution, as residents from all parts of the Heritage area could take the trail north to the Rockford Road intersection and cross to the trail leading to the park. Residents could also use this trail to reach the new Target Greatland store --otherwise, it will be inaccessible from our area except by car. I strongly recommend putting in such a trail. Second, an interim solution might be to lower the eastern curb on Northwest across from 37th and other Heritage streets (and possibly put up Caution signs or crosswalks) to make it easier to get a bike or bike trailer across Northwest. c - r LINDQUIST & VENNUM Mr. Eric Blank March 18, 1991 Page 2 Thank you very much for your consideration. If you have any questions, please call me at my office number given above, or call me at home at 559-2038. Very truly p� yours, '� A. Martin R. Rosenbaum JAMES J. THOMSON Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9209 March 20, 1991 The Honorable Roberta K. Levy Chief Judge, Fourth Judicial District C-1456 Hennepin County Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 Re: City of Plymouth Charter Commission Court File No. 655181 Dear Judge Levy: s -19P HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Telephone (612) 337-9300 Facsimile (612) 337-9310 I am the attorney for the City of Plymouth. In 1968 the District Court appointed 15 persons as members of the Plymouth Charter Commission. The Charter Commission has been inactive since 1971. The Plymouth City Council has decided to reactivate the Charter Commission. The City is in the process of contacting the original members of the Charter Commission who are eligible for reappointment to determine whether they are interested in continuing to serve on the Commission. In addition, the City Council intends to solicit applications from interested citizens to be considered for appointment to the Charter Commission. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the City Council's decision to reactivate the Charter Commission. The Council will be submitting names to you shortly for your approval for appointment to the Charter Commission as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.05, Subdivision 3. Please let me know if you would like to receive background information on the prospective appointees and, if so, whether that information should be presented in any particular format. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, i ame J. Thomson JJT/amm PL100-32A cc: Mayor and City Council James Willis, City Manager JAMES J. THOMSON Attorney at Law Direct Dia) (612) 337-9109 March 22, 1991 Mr. Frank Boyles City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pilkbur} Cents, MinnapoN6 Minnnm 554D2 x Re: Elections and Ethics Reform Act of 1990 Dear Frank: Tekphooe (612) 3379300 fac%imik (612) 337.9310 You asked me for advice regarding compliance with the provisions of the Elections and Ethics Reform Act of 1990. In my September 7, 1990 letter, I summarized the background of the legislation. The current status of the law concerning this matter is still undecided. There is legislation pending that would further define the definition of "local official." Ultimately, the City Council will need to adopt a policy setting forth what officials in the City are required to comply with the reporting requirements and how compliance is achieved. I have discussed this matter with Mary Ann McCoy, the executive director of the Ethical Practices Board, which is the agency responsible for enforcement of the law in this area. Ms. McCoy indicated to me that she would be more than happy to meet with the City Council to discuss the background to the law and how compliance is achieved. I believe that such a meeting would be useful. In the meantime, I will be drafting a proposed policy for the City Council to adopt. I am enclosing a copy of the form that has been prepared by the Ethical Practices Board pertaining to the statement of economic interest. You will note that the form requires disclosure of sources of compensation in excess of $50 per month, the identity of securities worth $2,500 or more, and the identity of non -homestead real property located in the state of Minnesota. The amount of the compensation, or the value W. MAR 22 '91 7 I'IHR GG 71 1G• 1J fIVLIILJ a VRnV LIQ "- S•-19 Mr. Frank Boyles March 22, 1991 Page 2 of the securities or real property does not need to be disclosed. In addition, with the exception of pari-mutuel horse racing, the interest of immediate family members does not need to be disclosed. I recommend that we discuss this matter with the City Council to determine whether they would like to meet with Ms. McCoy. If so, it would probably be best to hold the meeting before the Council adopts its policy. Sincerely, aures J. Thomson JJT/amm PLIOO-32A CC: James Willis S v�ucnzai, sTbrE xr of �calloaC ;.nIELPsT 1-19 Appointed io►:a? Ufficial in a Kotro?olitan Governmental U is -� under !Sinn. Stat. WA.09 ' Oi PERIOD COVERED - from one month before appoinc9enr to effective dace of appoinemeaC - Fill in daces �19� to 19� —�.. 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