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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
March 1, 1991
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH:
MARCH 4 5:00 P.M. Council Study Session on
Springsted Study, Council
Conference room
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
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MARCH 18 6:30 P.M. Plymouth Forum
City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
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2. TWIN WEST CHAMBER - STATE OF THE CITY. COMMUNITY COFFEE
BREAK -- Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 A.M., City Council
Chambers. The City will host a meeting of local business
people to review current development trends in the
community.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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3. METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL -- The Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission has scheduled a series of breakfast
meetings for city elected officials and staff to solicit
input on the draft of the updated MWCC Wastewater
Treatment and Handling Implementation Plan and 1992
budget. For Plymouth, the meeting will be held at the
Northwest Inn in Brooklyn Park on March 7. A copy of the
meeting notice is attached. (M-3)
4. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for March and
April are attached. (M-4)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. LEAGUE OF PLYMOUTH VOTERS vs CITY OF PLYMOUTH -- In the
matter of obtaining an outside counsel to represent the
City in the League of Plymouth Voters lawsuit, the
attached letter dated February 25 from David Anderson to
the City Attorney has been received. Mr. Anderson's
letter states to the City Attorney, "...plaintiffs
hereby demand that you request the Mayor to call a
special session of the City Council so that this matter
can be timely referred out to defense counsel well in
advance of the March 11 deadline."
Also attached is a memorandum from Bob Pemberton, Risk
Management Coordinator, advising that the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has accepted the LPV
claim and assigned the defense to Lawrence P. King of
Murname, Conlin, White, Brandt & Hoffman. Late this
afternoon, a letter from Mr. King was received confirming
his representation and requesting the City of Plymouth
Council and employees to refrain from discussing this
matter with members of the public and media.
2. LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING -- We received a notice from
the House Committee on Redistricting, chaired by
Representative Peter Rodosovich, that they will be
holding a hearing next Wednesday, March 6 at 2:30 p.m. in
Room 400S of the State Office Building. The agenda will
be as follows:
Review of Legal Cases - Mark Shepard, House Research
Discussion of Redistricting Standards -
1) Legislative
2) Congressional
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Open Testimony regarding Redistricting Standards
It is clear that the redistricting issue is going to be a
substantial importance to all Minnesotans, but
particularly to those of us residing in the twin city
metropolitan suburban community. I have not planned on
attending these sessions, however, if any member of the
Council is interested, I would appreciate being informed
so that we might share that information with other
members of the Council.
3. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES (LMC) ANNUAL REPORT -- The
League of Cities has submitted to us two copies of their
annual report for 1989-90. Previously this report was
included within the monthly "Minnesota Cities" magazine.
Copies of the new report will be available for review in
my office.
4. CONSTRUCTION FILL ON PARCEL AT 4300 FERNBROOK LANE -- The
City Council is aware that Larry Begin contracted to have
construction debris, including concrete, and steel
reinforcing rods deposited on the property he was
purchasing by Contract for Deed from Kevin and Lillian
Begin. The fill was placed on the property without the
benefit of a permit, and contrary to city code. The City
initiated litigation against Mr. Begin to clean up the
property.
Lillian and Kevin Begin have advised us that they have
evicted Larry Begin from the parcel and from his Contract
for Deed interest in the property.
In December we meet with Kevin and Lillian in an attempt
to find a means through which the property could be
cleaned up without the necessity of litigation. Attached
is a December 3, 1990 letter which confirms our meetings
with Kevin and Lillian Begin.
A second letter, dated January 16, 1991, sets forth a
timeline which Kevin, Lillian, Joe, and Frank agreed
would be "doable" to resolve this matter.
On February 22, in accordance with the first step of the
timeline, Kevin and Lillian submitted a completed
conditional use permit application to the City. The
Planning Department is processing this application in
order that we can remain within the project timeline. We
are pleased that Kevin and Lillian Begin have assumed a
more cooperative perspective than was exhibited by Larry
Begin. (I-4)
5. PLYMOUTH LIBRARY -- Attached is a letter to Bill
Cavanaugh advising that the Council will be considering
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the matter of the library site at the March 4 meeting.
Also attached is a letter from Robert Rohlf, to Mayor
Bergman, asking the Council to keep the Library Board
informed of the status of the proposed library in
Plymouth. (I-5)
6. LOCKOUT PROCEDURES -- On January 28 the City Council
directed that the staff provide information on lockout
procedures and liability, including the number of calls
and claims per year. Attached is a memorandum from
Public Safety Director Carlquist, responsive to that
directive. His research shows that during the past two
years, community service officers have responded to 3,388
motor vehicle lockouts. During the same time period,
only two claims have been filed because of damaged
vehicles. Public Safety Director Carlquist estimates
that approximately 10 hours per week are required
responding to motor vehicle lockouts. (I-6)
7. 1991 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM -- The Council has
established public improvement hearing for the 1991
Street Reconstruction Program for March 18, 1991.
Notices of this public hearing were mailed this week to
the property owners that are proposed to be assessed for
the improvements. In order that the property owners can
be informed of the proposed program, the City Engineering
Department will be conducting two public information
meetings in advance of the formal public hearing as
follows:
Tuesday, March 5, 7:00 P.M. Districts 4, 11, &
7
Thursday, March 7, 7:00 P.M. District 3
Attached is a copy of the notice of public hearing and a
letter concerning the public information meeting mailed
to the property owners. (I-7)
8. 1991-1995 HENNEPIN COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM --
Fred Moore has received the Transportation Element of the
County's 1991-95 CIP. The program contains two projects
within in Plymouth: 1) County Road 10 from I-494 to
Highway 169 (1991); and 2) County Road 9 from I-494 to
Polaris Lane (1994-95). A memo from Fred is attached.
(I-8)
9. EDEN PRAIRIE PARK SYSTEM -- The attached article
"Spotlight on Eden Prairie" describes the development of
the City of Eden Prairie park system. (I-9)
10. STATE HIGHWAY 169 NOISE WALL PETITION -- On Thursday,
February 28, Fred Moore and I met with Maryann Wysocki to
discuss the possibility of installing some form of noise
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abatement along TH 169 from approximately 26th to 31st
Avenue North. Ms. Wysocki indicated that she had
received a report from Minnesota Department of
Transportation District Engineer Bill Crawford in 1988,
which confirmed that the noise generated by TH 169
exceeds Minnesota Department of Transportation state
noise standard levels. According to the letter, however,
Minnesota statutes prohibit the state from funding noise
abatement projects on existing highways not programmed
for bid letting prior to March 1, 1978.
Ms. Wysocki is seeking assistance in determining what, if
any, noise abatement action can be taken. Fred and I
have agreed to contact the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency to inquire about their standards, as well as the
Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine
whether there is any means of placing such a project on
their list and the potential cost of the project.
Ms. Wysocki would like to address the City Council on
this subject at the March 18 Plymouth Forum. I advised
her that I would share a copy of her petition and
correspondence with Senator Jim Ramstad, William
Crawford, Minnesota Department of Transportation District
Engineer, with the City Council prior to the Forum. (I-
10)
11. NOTICE OF INTENT -- The City Attorney's office has
prepared and mailed the attached notice to affected
property owners in the matter of temporary construction
easements and permanent slope easements for the West
Medicine Lake Drive project. (I-11)
12. MINUTES•
a. Planning Commission, February 13, 1991 (I-12)
13.
CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE --
Responses to calls received on
the Customer Service Line
are attached. (I-13)
14.
WASTE TRANSFER STATION --
The status report on Hennepin
County's application for
a Waste Transfer Station is
attached. (I-14)
15.
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM --
Staff responses to resident
feedback forms submitted
at the Area 4 Town Meeting are
attached. (I-15)
16.
MINNESOTA FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD --
Attached are letters of
support and nomination of the
Plymouth Fire Department
for the 1991 Minnesota Fire
Department Community Service
Award. (I-16)
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17. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES:
a. New Employee -- Mark Ahmann has been hired as a
Programmer Analyst in the Finance Department. He
began work on February 26, 1991. Mark has extensive
experience programming on Unisys hardware. Most
recently he has worked as consultant doing contract
work for Augsburg Publishing House, the Board of
Pensions, and Swanson Computer Services.
b. Snowplowing Compliments -- Attached is a memo to Jim
Kolstad, relaying comments and compliments on City
snowplowing service I received from residents while at
a meeting of the Imperial Hills Homeowners
Association. (I -17b)
c. BZ Correspondence -- Letter from May and Bob Berdahl,
to Plymouth Police Office Brian Beniek. (I -17c)
18.. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from City Attorney responding to John Herman,
attorney representing Lundgren Bros., concerning the
Lundgren Bros. Final Plat application. (I -18a)
b. Letter from City Manager responding to Mr. and Mrs.
David Ferrens, 10707 - 32nd Avenue North, regarding
the plans of Association of Free Lutheran Congregation
to add an office building to their site. (I -18b)
c. Letter to Patricia and Delbert Papenfuss, 12020 - 53rd
Avenue North, from Joe Ryan, responding to their
"charge back" form for sanitary sewer repair work
performed by a contractor at their residence. (I -18c)
d. Memo from City Clerk relaying a resident comment on
change in election years. (I -18d)
e. Letter to John Irving, Northwest Suburban Cable, from
James Commers, King Videocable Company, concerning the
addition of Midwest Sports Channel to their service
and the issue of channel capacity. (I -18e)
f. Letter from Helen Larkin, 1010 Harbor Lane, to
Wetlands Task Force. (I -18f)
g. Letter to Barbara Conrad, Senate Independent -
Republican Research, from Jim Graham, Hennepin County
Office of Planning and Development, concerning the
rehabilitation loan for Kurt Homan. (I -18g)
h. Letter to Mayor Bergman, from Keith Pecholt, Troop
570, commenting on the Council's mileage allowance.
(I -18h)
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i. Letter from Deborah Nakivell, Common Cause Minnesota,
to City Council, commenting on the change in election
year. (I -18i)
19. CORRESPONDENCE FROM COUNCILMEMBER VASILIOU -- The
attached correspondence from Councilmember Vasiliou was
received this afternoon by fax:
- Memorandum, 2/28/91 - Future Meeting Dates.
- Memorandum, 2/28/91 - Minnetonka Adopt -a -Park
- Memorandum, 2/28/91 - Customer Service Seminar;
Federal grants for library
funds; and letter from Neil
Grewe, Highway 55 Amoco.
(I-19)
James G. Willis
City Manager
February 20, 1991
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Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612 222-8423
To Municipalities and Townships Elected Officials & Staff:
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) has
scheduled breakfast meetings for elected officials and staff
of the metropolitan area's municipalities/townships to
discuss a draft of the updated MWCC Wastewater Treatment and
Handling Implementation Plan (1990-2010) and 1992 budget
information. MWCC wants input from you prior to drafting its
1992 budget and finalizing the latest version of its
Implementation Plan, which is updated every two years.
Three meetings with a focus on municipal users of our system
are scheduled in March at various locations around the metro
area. If you are interested in attending, the meeting dates
and locations are:
March 7 (Thursday) Northwest Inn (Brooklyn Park -
7:30-9:30 a.m. 694 & Hwy 81)
March 14 (Thursday) Holiday Inn (Bloomington -
7:30-9:30 a.m. 494 & Hwy 100)
March 19 (Tuesday) Drover's Inn (So. St. Paul -
7:30-9:30 a.m. 494 & Concord)
In late May/early June the MWCC will schedule additional
meetings to present the 1992 MWCC draft budget. Comments
from both the March and May meetings will be taken into
consideration in drafting the budget. The budget is
presently scheduled for a public hearing at the MWCC Board
Meeting on June 18, 1991. The following month, on July 16,
1991, the Board of Commissioners is expected to approve the
budget. Final cost allocation letters will be sent to
municipal users in August.
To place your reservation for one of these meetings, call the
MWCC's Public and Community Relations Office at 229-2129.
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Plymouth City Attorney QcC6°q���`�
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RE: League of Plymouth Voters vs. City of Plymouth
Our File No. 51151-1
Dear Mr. Thomson:
As we discussed over the telephone last week, you indicated that it would be your
recommendation to the Plymouth City Council that they refer the above -referenced
litigation to outside counsel. I have now been advised that this recommendation has been
memorialized to Jim Willis in your correspondence dated February 21, 1991.
As publicly stated at the special session on February 19th and as indicated to you
over the telephone last week, plaintiffs in this lawsuit will not tolerate any type of delay by
the City in getting this matter heard by a Hennepin County District Court judge. I am
particularly concerned with the City's foot -dragging on this issue in light of the mysterious
cancellation of the previously scheduled February 25th City Council meeting. Moreover,
three City Council members refused to show up at the emergency special session called for
February 19th, 1991. It is thus quite apparent that the City is delaying the timely referral
of this case out for defense. This conduct will not be tolerated.
In light of the above facts, and the important fact that the City's answer is due on
or before March 11, 1991, plaintiffs hereby demand that you request the Mayor to call a
special session of the City Council so that this matter can be timely referred out to defense
counsel well in advance of the March 11 deadline.
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MEAGHER Bit GEER
W.D. FLASKAMP
SHIRLEY OKRENT LERNER
C.D. KNUDSON
TIMOTHY W. RIDLEY
R.D. BLANCHARD
VCTORIA L. WAGNER
THOMAS L. ADAMS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
LAURA 1. HANSON
DAVID B. OR FIELD
MICHAEL D. HUTCHENS
GARY N' HOCH
RODGER A. HAGEN
JAMES M RILEY
MULTIFOODS TOWER 33 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
JOHN J. M,IcE O'ALD, 1R.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
CHRISTIAN A. PREUS
R. GREGORI' STEPHENS
KARL J. YEAGER
DONALD CHANCE MARK, IR.
TELEPHONE 612) 338-0661
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ROBERT MFRAZEE
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DAVID A. ANDERSON
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ANDREA M. NELSON
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GALEN L. BRUER
BRADLEY M. JONES
JAY C. FENTON
DOUGLAS J. MUIRHEAD
AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW IN
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CHARLES E. SPEVACEK
MINNESOTA. IOWA, It I INOIS, MICHIGAN
THOMAS H. CROUCH
CHARLES H. BECKER
NORTH DAKOTA AND WISCONSIN
CORTNEY S. LeNEAVE
ROBERT E. SALMON
LEATHA GRFIN WOLTER
ROBERT R. FAFINSKI. JR.
JOHN C. HUGHES
WILLIAM M. HART
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MARK BLOOMQUIST
OFCOUNSEL
WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER
DEBORAH K. SUNDQUIST
B.B. MARKHAM
CLYDE F ANDERSON
OSCAR C. ADAMSON. II
MARK C. BRENNAN
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Mr. James J. Thomson ti O� fc'
Plymouth City Attorney QcC6°q���`�
Holmes & Graven —1 ��•� � ��
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 r �"
RE: League of Plymouth Voters vs. City of Plymouth
Our File No. 51151-1
Dear Mr. Thomson:
As we discussed over the telephone last week, you indicated that it would be your
recommendation to the Plymouth City Council that they refer the above -referenced
litigation to outside counsel. I have now been advised that this recommendation has been
memorialized to Jim Willis in your correspondence dated February 21, 1991.
As publicly stated at the special session on February 19th and as indicated to you
over the telephone last week, plaintiffs in this lawsuit will not tolerate any type of delay by
the City in getting this matter heard by a Hennepin County District Court judge. I am
particularly concerned with the City's foot -dragging on this issue in light of the mysterious
cancellation of the previously scheduled February 25th City Council meeting. Moreover,
three City Council members refused to show up at the emergency special session called for
February 19th, 1991. It is thus quite apparent that the City is delaying the timely referral
of this case out for defense. This conduct will not be tolerated.
In light of the above facts, and the important fact that the City's answer is due on
or before March 11, 1991, plaintiffs hereby demand that you request the Mayor to call a
special session of the City Council so that this matter can be timely referred out to defense
counsel well in advance of the March 11 deadline.
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Mr. James J. Thomson
February 25, 1991
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Very truly yours,
David A. Anderson
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cc: Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst
City of Plymouth
Mark C. McCullough, Esq.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 28, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
SUBJECT: LEAGUE OF PLYMOUTH VOTERS AND PATTY JOHNSON VS. CITY OF PLYMOUTH
On February 22, 1991 GAB Business Services, Inc. advised that the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has accepted the claim tender and assigned
the defense to Lawrence P. King of Murname Conlin White Brandt & Hoffman.
They also advised and Jim Thomson confirmed that he had removed himself from
the case due to a conflict of interest.
Our insurance contract with the L.M.C.I.T. has a $50,000 deductible per claim
which applies to damages including our legal defense costs. Legal defense
costs include attorney fees, court costs, court reporting and transcript fees,
general witness and expert witness fees and expenses.
cc: Dale E. Hahn, Director of Finance
Frank F. Boyles, Assistant City Manager
SENT BY:MURNANE LAW FIRM ; 3- 1-91 ; 3:22PM
THOMAS M. CONLIN
ROBERT W. MURNANE
ROBERT T. W=E
JOHN E. BRANDT
JOHN R. HOFFMAN
JOHN D. HTRTE
STEVEN 1. KIRSCH
LAWRENCE R. KING
ANDREW T. SHFRN
MICHAEL S. RYAN •
SUSAN D. HALL'
6122235199
MURNANE, CONLIN, WHITE, BRANDT & HOFFMAN
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ISM MERITOR TOWER
444 CEDAR STREET
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
TELEPHONE (612) 227-9411
TELECOPIF.R (612) 223-5199
Attn: Mr. James G. Willis
March 1, 1991
D ILODUDUVV •M G
JAMES P. BALDWIN
C. TODD KOEBELE
BARBARA R. HATCH
MICHAEL P. TIERNEY
M. SUSAN BURNS
JOHN R. SHOEMAKER
STEPHEN 1. RONDESTVEDT
DANIEL A. HAWS •
WILLIAM L. MORAN
CYNTHIA E. CORNEWS
THEME M. PAUTZ
MICHELE D. SEEHAFER
THOMAS A. GELIIGAN, JR.
PAUL D. PETERSON
STFPRRN E. OPTO
PATRICK M. RYAN
DAVID C. ANASTAST
DANIEL 1. TRUDYAU
LAURM W. MEYER
PATRICIA A. MATTHEWS`•
10EL D. HEDBERG
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Re: League of Plymouth voters, et al. v. City of PlymoutKLARDNA AND NEW/AEXICO
Our File No. 35488 E. WILLARD MUR.NANE
(9 47m)
Dear Mr. Willis: eHARL(19B-19MORNANe
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This letter will serve as confirmation of our telephone
conversation of Friday, March 1, 1991. As discussed, Barbara R.
Hatch and the undersigned have been requested by the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to represent and defend the City
of Plymouth.
We understand that the Summons and Complaint in this case was
served on February 19, 1991. An Answer must be served no later
than Monday, March 11, 1991.
As counsel retained by the City of Plymouth, we specifically
request that until such time as the pending litigation is fully
resolved, that you, members of the City council and employees of
the City of Plymouth refrain from discussing this matter with
members of the public and the media. Since this matter has now
been placed in suit, it is appropriate to address the issues raised
in the plaintiff Is Complaint with the Court, and with the exception
of discussing the case as a part of a City council meeting, we do
not feel that other discussions or communications relating to the
suit are appropriate.
We intend to proceed to prepare and serve the appropriate Answer.
In the event that there are any questions relating to this case,
please do not hesitate to contact either the undersigned or Barbara
R. Hatch. Thank you kindly.
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cc: Mr. ,Tames Thomson, Jr.
CELEBRATING,"50 YEARS OF LEGAL SERVICE
December 3, 1990
Kevin Begin
4300 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
CIN OF
PLYMOUTH -
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION FILL ON PARCEL 15-118-22-22-0006
Dear Mr. Begin:
I was pleased with the progress we made at our November 30
meeting. We look forward to working cooperatively with you in
resolving the construction fill problem on your parcel.
As indicated at the meeting, there appears to be two possible
solutions to the nuisance:
1. Remove the fill from the property in order that the
parcel will continue to have development potential; or
2. Eliminate the steel reinforcing rods projecting out of
the ground and then cover the existing construction
debris with clean fill. As we indicated, this option may
leave portions of the parcel unbuildable.
You indicated that prior to selecting the appropriate solution,
you wanted to evaluate the development potential of the property.
During December, you will be contacting a consultant to determine
what your development options are on this LA -2 guided land in
order to help you reach a decision on how to resolve this
problem.
We have agreed to meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 11 to discuss
your findings. By that time I would hope that you have a
timeline which we can discuss so that we can keep this process
moving forward.
Feel free to call Chuck Dillerud, our Community Development
Director, at 550-5059 to schedule a meeting with the Development
Review Committee to informally evaluate any development proposal
you may contemplate. For additional information on utility
availability, please contact Fred Moore at 550-5080.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Kevin Begin
December 3, 1990
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If you are unable to reach either of these individuals or have
other questions, please contact me at 550-5013. I would be glad
to assist you in any way I can.
Ra
Frank oyl s
Ass' an ity Manager
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cc: Corrine Heine, Attorney
S. Todd Rapp
Joe Ryan, Building Official
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January 16, 1991
Lillian Begin
15300 - 37th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Kevin Begin
4300 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
CIN OF
PLYMOUTH
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION FILL ON PARCEL 15-118-22-22-0006
Dear Mr. and Ms. Begin:
Joe Ryan and I appreciated getting together with the two of you
once again on January 11. As a result of our meeting, we set a
timeline which will resolve our mutual concerns on the above
mentioned parcel.
The timeline we agreed to is:
1. Within 30 days of this meeting, or by February 15 - Kevin
and/or Lillian will submit a complete Conditional Use
tom- Permit application.
2. By April 19, 1991, or within 60 days - The City will
complete its processing and approvals of the Conditional
Use Permit which contemplates cutting the rerod at the
surface or one foot below, removal or relocation of some
of the existing fill' material and installation of a
minimum of two feet of clean fill material, and seeding
of the subject area.
3. May 3, 1991 - Kevin and/or Lillian will apply for an
excavation/ grading permit.
4. May 1717, 1991 - The Building Inspection Division will
issue a permit by this date.
5. August 2, 1991 - All work should be completed by this
date.
This time schedule assumes that the City will stay within its
deadlines. Kevin has indicated that he intends to solicit bids
for the work as early as possible to ensure that he has a
contractor in place once the permit has been approved.
Joe Ryan provided you with the checklist necessary to apply for a
Conditional Use Permit. He also clarified that a lot boundary
survey will be required and that this survey can be updated
topographically by your surveyor, Rick Sathre.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Lillian Begin
Kevin Begin
January 16, 1991
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We are anxious to work with you to continue the progress we have
already forged in resolving this matter. Once again, I
appreciate your willingness to work together. Please let me know
if you have any questions or concerns. My phone number is 550-
5013.
Sincer ,
Fran les
Assis ant CityManager
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Mr. Wilfred D. J. Cavanaugh
2015 Aquila Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Bill:
CIN OF
PLYMOUTI-F
I am enclosing a copy of a staff report which will be considered
by the City Council at their meeting Monday, March 4. This
report deals with the possible acquisition of your property at
the corner of Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55 by the City for a
future Plymouth Community Library. After you have reviewed this
report, please feel free to contact me at 550-5011.
Yours truly,
Jim6f G. Willis
City anager
cc: Mayor and City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 21, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage
SUBJECT: APPRAISAL OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY LIBRAR SITE
1. ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council should discuss the
matter of the library site appraisal and determine the
appropriate steps to be taken with respect to the proposed
community library. The Council should be aware that the
appraisal is confidential data under Minnesota Statutes
13.50 and should not be disclosed to anyone.
2. BACKGROUND: At the January 28 meeting, I advised the
Council I had requested that an appraisal be done on the
proposed community library site by Al Carufel of Bjorklund,
Carufel, Lachenmayer, Inc. Mr. Carufel has appraised this
5.062 acre, B1 zoned property. I have provided the City
Council with the appraised value by separate memorandum.
The appraisal figure can be compared to the $9.00 to $10.00
per square foot, or approximately $1.882 million, which I
understand was expected by the property owner at one point.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: In light of the
information provided in the confidential appraisal memo, the
City Council should determine whether or not to proceed to
acquire the parcel.
If the Council elects not to proceed, the appropriate action
would be to direct the staff to prepare a letter for the
Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and the Hennepin
County Library Board indicating that the Council will not
proceed with this acquisition inasmuch as:
1. The land price is expected to require a greater
contribution from Plymouth than has been made by any
other municipality for a community library facility.
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February 21, 1991
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2. The Library Board conditions for acceptance of the
site constitutes a "blank check" which the City
cannot prudently entertain.
3. There are alternative sites which meet the County
Library Board criteria which should be investigated.
If the Council wishes to move forward with the acquisition,
then the following steps are appropriate:
1. Select a land acquisition specialist who is familiar
with the eminent domain process to initiate
negotiations. I have attached the proposals
submitted from three of the five firms I have
contacted. All three firms specialize in land
acquisition. Once the condemnation process begins,
the firms act in a support role to the attorneys.
Negotiations would continue until it becomes
apparent that no progress is being made.
2. Authorize the initiation of eminent domain
procedures. This process would be initiated once it
became clear that no progress was being made.
Three resolutions are attached. The first would direct the
staff to prepare a letter to the County Board and Library
Board, advising them that the City does not plan to go
forward with this acquisition. The other two resolutions
are in order if the Council desires to proceed with the
acquisition process. The first selects a land acquisition
specialist. The second orders initiation of eminent domain
proceedings.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
RIDGEDALE DRIVE AT PLYMOUTH ROAD
HENNEPIN 12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-5648
Lf] (612)541-8530
February 22, 1991
The Honorable Kim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
Enclosed you will find a portion of the draft of the Hennepin County Library Board
Minutes from the January 24, 1991, meeting which was attended by Mr. Boyles, Ms.
Helliwell and yourself. As noted in the minutes, Patrick Shannon, Library Board
President, asked that the Plymouth City Council keep the Library Board informed of the
status of the proposed library in Plymouth. The Library Board will meet on Thursday,
February 28, 1991 at 4:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Southdale-Hennepin Area
Library, 7001 York Avenue South, Edina.
Sincerely,
Robert H. Rohlf C
Director
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HENNEPIN COUNTY
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PARTIAL MINUTES OF
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
OF JANUARY 24, 1991
The Hennepin County Library Board met on Thursday, January 24, 1991, in the Ridgedale-Hennepin
Area Library Meeting Room.
PRESENT: Patrick Shannon, President
Chris Bates
Milton Goldstein
Ed McGlynn
Gordon Tulberg
Eris Young
LIBRARY STAFF ATTENDING: S. Charles, D. Cramer, L. Engberg, M. Lamp, M.
McConnell, B. Thiede, G. Wunderlich and Robert H. Rohlf,
Director
ALSO ATTENDING: Plymouth City Council members - Mayor Kim Bergman,
Carole Helliwell, and Assistant City Manager, Frank Boyles
PLYMOUTH Mayor Kim Bergman introduced Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles, and
Council Member Carole Helliwell, from the City of Plymouth who gave status
reports on activities the City of Plymouth has taken in relation to the future site of a
Plymouth Community Library.
After the joint Plymouth City Council and Library Board meeting held on January
3, 1991, Assistant City Manager, Frank Boyles reported that the Plymouth City
Council (at their Meeting on January 7, 199 1) asked for a specific resolution from
the Hennepin County Library Board in relation to the site for the future Library
stating that a particular site should be approached.
Council Member Helliwell met with the owner of the property and reported her
conversations with him. Ms. Helliwell felt that the City of Plymouth should go
ahead and acquire the site in any way possible. The January 28, 1991, Council
Meeting will include the selection of two land appraisers to find out what the land is
worth and also the selection of a land broker to deal directly with the property
owner.
Mayor Bergman added that it is expected that the January 28, 1991 meeting of the
City Council will pass the resolution to hire two appraisers as a beginning point
with condemnation an eventual possibility. The City Council may decide to defer
the selection of the land acquisition specialists until they have seen the appraisal
results.
Patrick Shannon asked that the City of Plymouth report back to the Library Board
in February.
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Plymouth Site Discussion from 1/24/91 Board Mtg. (Cont.)
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PLYMOUTH Chris Bates moved and Gordon Tulberg seconded the following Library Board
(CONT.) motion and it was unanimously passed.
Hennepin CountyLibrary Board moves that pursuant to County Board Resolution
90-11-761 RI , the Library Board accept from the City of Plymouth a site at no cost
to the County at the Northeast corner of Highway SS and Vicksburg Lane for the
purpose of constructing a Hennepin CountyLibrary, and that
Prior to acceptance, the following conditions regarding the site must be met:
1. No existing or future special assessments shall be charged to Hennepin County;
2. All access options to the site must be acceptable to the Library Board and
County Library staff;
3. All utilities to the site must be in place prior to the construction of a library;
4. The site must be a minimum of 3.8 acres.
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 8, 1991
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: COUNCIL DIRECTIVE FEEDBACK CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE
LOCKOUT ASSISTANCE
At a recent Council meeting, a request was made to determine the
number of motor vehicle lockouts that the police have responded
to and any corresponding claims for liability.
During the past two years, the Community Service Officers have
responded to 3,388 motor vehicle lockouts. Bob Pemberton stated
that he has had two claims filed during that same time frame
because of damaged vehicles. Both claims were denied, and the
files were closed without payment.
I would estimate that we spend close to ten hours a week
responding to motor vehicle lockouts. That time would include
travel time and actual clearance from the call.
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SUBJECT: 1991 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
CITY PROJECT NO. 102
Dear Property Owner:
In order to preserve the substantial investment the City has made in its
street system, the Plymouth City Council adopted a Street Reconstruction
Program. This year will be the third year of this long range annual
program designed to efficiently extend the life of our streets. All
streets have been evaluated and prioritized by district. Your
neighborhood has been selected as part of the 1991 Program.
The City will be holding informational meetings to explain the general
nature of the annual Street Reconstruction Program and receive input.
You are invited to attend the meeting for your district at the Plymouth
City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, March 5, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. - Districts 4, 11, and 7
Thursday, March 7, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. - District 3
The discussions at these meetings will be directed specifically towards
the streets in these areas. Please refer to the map on the reverse side
to determine your district.
This letter is being sent to all property owners whose property is
within the 1991 Program Area. Following the two information meetings, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, March 18, 1991, before the City
Council. Please refer to the enclosed notice of hearing.
We are looking forward to another successful reconstruction project this
summer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the
Engineering Division at 550-5070.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota
will meet in the City Council Chambers, Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard, at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 1991, to consider the making of an
improvement of streets in three areas: Districts 4 & 11 - south of Old Rockford
Road, west of Revere Lane, north of 36th Avenue North, and east of Zachary Lane,
also District 7 - south of the Luce Line Trail, west of Gleason Lake, north of
Plymouth's south Corporate Limit Boundary, and east of County Road 101, and
District 3 - south of State Highway 55, west of State Highway 169, north of
Plymouth's south Corporate Limit Boundary, and east of County Road 73, by the
construction or reconstruction of bituminous streets to City standards with
concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage facilities, and all necessary
appurtenances pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws
1953, Chapter 398, as amended).
The areas proposed to be assessed for such improvement is shown on Exhibit "A":
(SEE BACK OF SHEET)
The estimated cost of such improvement is $3,124,312. Such persons as desire to
be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this
meeting.
Dated: February 25, 1991
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 26, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
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FROM: Fred G. Moore;-i—
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SUBJECT: 1991 - 1995 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
We have received a copy of the approved Transportation Element of the
1991 - 1995 Hennepin County Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Within
the program, there are two projects within the City of Plymouth. The
improvement on County Road 10 from I-494 to Highway 169 is indicated for
1991.
The only other project is on County Road 9 from I-494 to Polaris Lane.
This project is indicated as part of the 1994/95 Program. The County's
previously approved program indicated this project for 1992. Dan
Faulkner has talked with the County and they indicated the slippage was
because of funding. The majority of the their funding is going for
improvements on the Crosstown Freeway (County Road 62) and on the new
River Crossing for County Road 18 south of I-494.
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February 1991 Keeping Up
Spotlight on Eden Prairie
by Barbara Cross
This suburban community of over 39,000
people is set in the rolling hills and lakes of
southwest Hennepin County. Carver
County and the Minnesota River border on
the west and south with the communities
of Bloomington, Edina and Minnetonka to
the east and north.
The 36 square mile township of Eden
Prairie was formed in 1858 and was in-
corporated into a village in 1962. In 1974
the Village of Eden Prairie became a
statutory city, and although at the time the
City only had a population of a little over
6000 people, it had already adopted a
development Guide Plan which called for
orderly development and preservation of
its abundant natural amenities. That Guide
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Plan called for the preservation of the
three major creek valleys within the com-
munity, the majority of the Lakeshore of
most of the City's lakes and the preserva-
tion of the Minnesota River Valley
floodplain.
During the 1970s and 1980s Eden Prairie
was one of the fastest growing cities in the
State, and although the City Council faced
many pressures to develop its environ-
mentally sensitive areas, the City consist-
ently resisted and has acquired over 1400
acres of designated scenic terrain for
municipal park and open space preserva-
tion. During that same period the City
acquired over 500 acres of land designated
for regional parks, and approved the
Minnesota Wildlife Refuge and Recreation
Area that will eventually acquire approxi-
mately 2600 acres of land along the
Minnesota River within Eden Prairie.
The City has developed a reputation for
recognizing the value of its many natural
resources, a_nd, the City�Council has set a
course to eve_ntua— IIprotect and preserve
near y 00 acres �f anvirnnment la Iv
sensitive areas for municipal park and
open space pur s. The majority of
these wetlands, wooded knolls, creek
valleys and bluffs will be used for hiking,
biking and nature observation. Approxi-
mately 400 acres of the near) 106 acres
o an curren ac uired has been
designate for active recreational o or-
tuni -ie§SFan_nq Lake Park and Round
e ark are excellent_examp esof our
community par
-Staring Lake Park is a 160 -acre park
encompassing Staring Lake. The park is
mainly passive in nature and provides
year-round recreation. A mature oak forest,
the park shelter and panoramic views of
the lake make this a popular picnic area.
Trails for hiking and biking wind through-
out the park and include a two -and -one-
half mile trek around the lake. An expansive
play area featuring a tube slide and cable
ride are used by children of all aged A 50Q
seat amphitheater set naturallv into the
hillside and overloo mq a ake is a new
and welcome addition to the Dark. The City
sponsors a summer concert series from
mid-June through August. The lovely set-
ting and lively entertainment has made this
a popular gathering place. Also a part of
Staring Lake Park is the Staring Lake
Outdoor Center. The Center is a rustic
lodge set in a secluded nature reserve on
the north shore of Staring Lake. The Center
offers a variety of classes, workshops,
trips and activities in outdoor recreation
and environmental education. The Center
hosts meetings and conferences for groups
and maintains a trip planning center for
people seeking information about outdoor
adventures.
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A Very Special Forest
by Mike Naylon, Director
Deep Portage Conservation Reserve
"There is a very special forest in
Minnesota where birds and animals and
people share the country—and all of them
benefit. Itis five miles long, two miles wide,
and contains five lakes and twelve miles of
shoreline on its boundary waters."
"That special place is Deep Portage
Conservation Reserve, located in Cass
County, Minnesota and named for lakes
on an old Indian route. It is in the head-
waters loop of the Mississippi, in the land
of the loon and the ladyslipper."
The above are excerpts taken from a
script written by the late Gordon Mikkelson,
WCCO radio, to describe the ambitious
dream of a handful of dedicated conser-
vationists in north central Minnesota. They
had the courage to dream and the daring
to do. They also turned my life upsidedown.
I received a summary of the first ten
months of program activity today. It tells
me that there have been 22,900 client days
of instruction in conservation and outdoor
recreation this year. Teachers, school
children, tourists, families, groups and
organizations all benefited from a dream
that became reality in a mere two decades.
Today, our ten -square mile outdoor
classroom contains 30 miles of recrea-
tional and teaching trails. The three million
dollar campus includes an Interpretive
Center with classrooms, wildlife displays,
bookstore and water quality laboratories.
A three-year old all -season Residential
Learning Center has overnight accommo-
dations for 124 people in semi -private
rooms, more classrooms, a theatre, re-
source center and computer labs. A full-
service kitchen provides five star meals for
up to 250 people who can gather in
Heritage Hall and enjoy the warm glow of a
fire in the 70 -ton split rock fireplace.
Boys and girls in scout groups come to
earn merit badges. Park and Recreation
groups gain outdoor recreation skills for
all seasons. Youth participate in wildlife,
forestry, aquatic, recreation and Ojibwa
language summer camps. Teachers earn
graduate credit while they learn about new
conservation curriculum and outdoor
teaching methods. School children stay
three to five days and learn how we can
conserve our natural resources heritage.
Families participate in a continuing series
of programs about woods, water and wild-
life during all seasons.
Deep Portage has truly become the
Special Forest that that handful of conser-
vationists dreamed it could be. All it took
was 20 years of selfless dedication and the
creations of a nationwide network of
support.
If you are not among the 150,000 people
who have participated in Deep Portage
programs, I encourage you to visit our
Special Forest. Join us in the Land of the
SPOTLIGHT
Continued from page 3
Round Lake Park is often the setting for
community celebrations, water sports and
family fun. The park includes a boat launch
and a marina where canoes, paddle boats
and sailboats can be rented. A swimming
beach delights children as well as adults.
Quiet picnic spots can be found among
trees with two shelters available for rent. A
mile long hiking and biking trail around the
lake has an exercise course to add chal-
lenge. Six softball fields, a baseball field,
an eight court tennis complex, horseshoe
courts, and sand volleyball are just a few of
the facilities that host recreational activi-
ties. This 110 acre Eark is ad'acentto Ede
Prairie Hig coo and forms a 190 acre
communi -school Dark site. The con
�Istrict provides P -La t cnrrpr fiplrle a
second baseball field, and trpjck facilities
that are avails le for community use.
76 a I ion to five community parks, the
City of Eden Prairie also has 24 neighbor-
hood parks. These parks provide tennis
courts, picnic areas, play fields and a
playstructure to the area residents. These
parks are generally located within one-
half mile of each house and provide
neighborhood kids with a safe place to
play.
Another asset within the Eden Prairie
park system is the off-road trail system
which provides safe access for pedestrians
and bicyclists. Fifty miles of off-road trails
connect the park system to area schools,
shopping and residential areas, with an
additional 50 miles planned for the future.
Eden Prairie is proud of its rich history
dating back to the 1850s when the first
settlers came to Eden Prairie. The City is
committed to preserving its past and has
acquired three historical preservation sites.
The Cummins -Grill House, the Douglas -
More House and the Riley -Jacques House
will all eventually be restored and pro-
grammed by the City.
In 1982 Eden Prairie opened the Eden
Prairie Community Center which houses
an indoor swimming pool, racquetball
courts, exercise and weighttraining facili-
ties, meeting rooms for community use
and an indoor ice skating rink.
The park system received a Gold Medal
Award in 1982 and is frequently recognized
for outstanding development and man-
agement. The park system has something
to offer for everyone. We invite you to
explore our park system and discover all it
has to offer.
Loon and the Ladyslipper. Experience the
north country's woods, water and wildlife.
Once you do, I know you'll be back.
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February 1991—
Robert D. Szyman, Ph.D.
Best of Luck
to Bob Szyman
Bob Szyman, an active and busy member
of MRPA for more than ten years, departed
at the first of the year for a new opportunity
in St. Louis, MO.
Bob was a strong and valuable member
for three years on the RSC and was a
staunch supporter of MRPA's public ser-
vice program in recreational sports.
He was active in the affairs of MRPA's
Therapeutic Recreation Section. Under
his leadership at Courage Center, where
he was Director of Sports, Physical Edu-
cation and Recreation, an active wheel-
chair athletics program was developed.
A recent notice from Bob's new employer
gives us the following information on his
new employment opportunity:
Robert J Szyman, Ph.D. was recently
named Executive Director of the St. Louis
Wheelchair Athletic Association (SLWAA)
Developed by SSM Rehabilitation Institute
which includes sponsorship of the Rolling
Rams, St. Louis' Wheelchair basketball
team, and a juniors program focusing on
fitness, fun and recreation, competition,
independence, and socialization. He
oversees the SLWAA programs and gives
direction for its future growth.
SSM Rehabilitation Institute, an 80 -bed
comprehensive medical rehab facility, and
member of the SSM Health Care System, is
accredited by the Commission of Accredi-
tation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in
the service areas of comprehensive in-
patient rehabilitation, acute in-patient brain
injury, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation,
and has service locations at St. Mary's
Health Center (60 beds), 6420 Clayton
Road, and St. Joseph Health Center (20
beds), St. Charles.
Dr. Szyman is a member of the American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance; The National
Therapeutic Recreation Society; the
Governor's Council on Sports and Physical
Fitness (Minnesota); and the Minnesota
Recreation and Park Foundation.
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Honorable Jim Ramstad
Minnesota Senate, District 45
123 State Office Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Re: CSAH 18 from Medicine Lake Road to 36th Ave. No. (west side)
Dear Senator Ramstad:
This letter is in response to your letter of June 20, 1988. As you are
aware, Mn/DOT is in the process of taking over jurisdiction of CSAH 18
from Hennepin County. As of this time, Mn/DOT has not programmed any
projects for either CSAH 18 or CSAH 62. -There is a possibility that a
consultant may be hired to "scope both roadways and recommend what
modifications, if any, would be needed to make both roadways conform with
trunk highway standards.
As for your concerns about the noise level from CSAH 18, an acoustical
survey was conducted on June 28, 1988 and..the results are as follows:
Address ' Time L}A Level L`0 Level
3020 Kilner Ave. 8:35 - 9:05 a.m. 69.0 65.0
9525 - 23th Ave. 9:08 - 9:31 a.m. 73.0 68.0
(David Gunnarson)
9530 - 27th Ave. 9:36 - 10:00 a.m. 71.0 67.0
I am enclosing a copy of the Acoustical Survey Sheet and a copy of the
Federal Noise Abatement Criteria and Minnesota State Noise Standards.
Although the noise levels exceed state standards the Department of Trans-
portation is prohibited from constructing any noise barriers on any
inplace or existing highways. In 1978, the State Legislature passed
161.125, Sound Abatement Along Highways, Sec. 19 Acoustic Barriers:
Moratorium Study. This law restricts Mn/DOT from funding noise abatement
projects on existing highways that were not programmed for letting prior
to March 1, 1978.
If a major upgrading of CSAR 18 is undertaken, the criteria will be
addressed at that time.
I hope this answers your concerns for this neighborhood along CSAH 18. If
you have any further questions please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
W.M. Crawford. P.E.
District Engineer
CC: Garro. Levine/D.H. Differt
L.F. McNamara/W.N. Yoerg
R. Borson
J. T. Fovich
C. Hoffstedt - J. Hansen
Central Files
File (3)
Enclosure: Acoustical Survey Sheets
Federal Noise Abatement Criteria
Minnesota State 'poise Standards
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TABLE N-1 — Noise Abatement Criteria
Hourly A—weighted Sound Level — decibels (dBA) I/
Act ivi ty
Category Le h L1n(h) Description of Activity Category
A 57 60 Lands on which serenity and quiet
(Exterior) (Exterior) are of extraordinary significance
and serve an important public need
and where the preservation of those
qualities is essential if the area
.is to continue to serve its intend—
ed purpose.
B 67 70 Picnic areas, recreation areas,
(Exterior) (Exterior) playgrounds, active sports areas,
parks, residences, motels, hotels,
schools, churches, libraries, and
hospitals.
C 72 75 Developed lands, properties, or
(Exterior) (Exterior) activities not included in Categories
A or B above.
D — -- Undeveloped lands.
E 52 55 Residences, motels, hotels, public
(Interior) (Interior) meeting rooms, schools_, churches,
libraries, hospitals, and
auditoriums.
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (PCA)
standards for noise level control are:
TABLE N-2 NOISE LEVEL STANDARDS MPGA
Classification
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=*- V:)
JIM RAMSTAD
Senator 45th District
2618 Crosby Road
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
(612) 475-3365
Office:
123 State Office Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(612) 296-9251
January 6, 1988.
Mr. William Crawford
District Engineer
Minnesota Department of Transportation
2055 North Lilac Drive
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Dear Bill:
Senate
State of Minnesota
This letter concerns the noise problem faced by the
residents of homes bordering County Road 18 in Plymouth.
Specifically, residents of the 2900 block of Kilmer Lane in
Plymouth have contacted me about the possibility of erecting
noise abatement structures or planting trees to serve as a
barrier.
Please advise as to the appropriate remedy for this noise
problem.
Thanks Bill.
Sincerely,
JIM RAMSTAD
State Senator
JR/mhs
BCC: Mary Ann Wysocki ✓
41b)
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COMMITTEES •Education •Employment • Finance •Judiciary
SERVING: Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayza
'rw 'G
JIM RAMSTAD
Senator 45th District
2618 Crosby Road
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
(612) 475-3365
Office:
123 State Office Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(612) 296-9251
January 26, 1989
Mary Ann Wysocki
2950 Kilmer Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mary Ann:
Ozi� l(n
Senate
State of Minnesota
District Engineer Bill Crawford, of Minnesota Depart-
ment of Transportation sent the enclosed response to
my recent letter.
I'm hopeful that a major upgrading of CSAH 18 will be
undertaken in the near future so that the problem of
noise can be addressed.
Thanks again for contacting me.
Sincerely,
Jr STAD
State Senator
JR/mhs
Enclosure
COMMITTEES • Education • Employment • Finance • Judiciary
SERVING: Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata
-6b.•
4
Maryann R. Wysocki
2950 Kilmer Ln. No
Plymouth, MN 55441
February 13, 1989
Senator Jim Ramst ad, 45th District
123 State Office Building
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Dear Senator Ramst ad :
I'd like to thank you for pursuing my concern for the highway
noise from highway 18. I read the letter from Bill Crawford.
From his letter, however, there are really no definite times
for any changes to the highway or the building of noise
barriers. If an upgrading is undertaken, when would that
possibly be? could this be next month, next year, within the
next 10 years. I don; t feel satisfied, because I do not feel
that are any "definites".
My suggestion of planting trees along the highway was never
addressed. Could this be implemented now? Large evergreen
trees would help absorb some of the noise year round. I would
think that the fact that the noise levels exceed state
standards, some action would be warranted. The planting o f
trees would be less costly and beautify the area. Our need for
have something done is now, as the noise is very irritating.
Aside from the highway noise problems, I would like to commend
you on your war against crime. The Post newspaper wrote a
wonderful article about you and your work a few weeks ago.
Sincerely,
;; ? '9!1
Minnesota
Department of Transportation
District 5
2055 No. Lilac Drive,
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
(612) 593-
8403
March 22, 1989
Honorable Jim Ramstad
Minnesota Senate, District 45
123 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Re: C.S. 2772 (T.H. 169)
2950 Kilmer Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Jim:
Your letter of March 10, 1989 with Maryann_ Wysocki's February 23, 1989
letter attached has been received.
Ms. Wysocki's letter related to wanting some definite timetable for
improvements to T.H. 169 (old CSAH 18).1 can definitely statff"that anyL;
upgrading of T.H. 169 will not occur next month or next year. -1 can
also state that improvements on T.H. 169 are not currently included=_ -an
Mn/DOT's six year work program. In addition to that, our district has
recently completed a 20 year plan effort and this plan addressed needed
improvements and the ability to fund these improvements. The 20 year
plan analysis was unable to identify any funding for major improvements
on T.H. 169.
Given the current and projected limited funding capability for highway
improvements, landscaping has been given a low priority on all projects.
For landscaping to be effective in noise reduction, recent studies
conclude that 100 feet of dense vegetation would be required. In Ms.
Wysocki's area there is only approximately ten feet between the West
Frontage Road and the top of the slope to do landscaping. This
condition is inadequate to reduce the noise levels via landscaping.
I hope this additional information answers the questions.
Sincere y,
W. Crawford, P.E.
District Engineer
cc: Ms. Maryann Wysocki
An Equal Opportunity Employer
JIM RAMSTAD
Assistant Minorite Leader
Senator 45th District
2618 Croshv Road
WaWata. Minnesota 55391
(612)475-3365
Office:
123 State Office Buildinu
Saint Paul. Minnesota 55155
(612) 296-9251
April 11, 1989
Maryann Wysocki
2950 Kilmer Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Maryann:
This isn't the response I was looking for!
Senate
State of Minnesota
It's back to the "drawing board" for another solution to your
noise problem, and I will continue to pursue it.
Perhaps we could meet with your neighbors and MnDOT to discuss
this further.
A-Ast regards,
J MSTAD
State Senator
JR/mhs
Enclosure
COMMITTEES • Education • Employment • Finance • Judiciary
SERVING: Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata
JIM RAMSTAD
Senator 45th District
2618 Crosbv Road
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
(612)475-3365
Office:
123 State Office Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(612)296-9251
March 10, 1989 -
William Crawford
District Engineer
Minnesota Department of Trasportation
2055 North Lilac Drive
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Dear Bill:
Senate
State of Minnesota
This letter concerns the highway noise from Highway
18 or 169. Please refer to the enclosed letter from
my constituent, Maryann Wysocki, of Plymouth, who
would appreciate information as to the upgrading of
this highway.
Any more specific information as to the timetable
would be very much appreciated by my constituent and
me.
Thanks very much for your attention to this matter.
Best regards,
JIM RAMSTAD
State Senator
JR/mhs
Enclosure
LSC: Maryann Wysocki
)VIt
COMMITTEES • Education • Employment • Finance • Judiciary
SERVING: Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata
cim K2011,91
5950 Kilmer Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55441
February 27, 1990
Senator, Jim Ramst ad
123 State Office Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Jim,
It's been a year since I spoke with you about the noise problem
we have with Highway 169. I was to have a petition signed and
we were then going to go to MnDOT to see if anything could be
done. Unfortunately, I have not done my job.... yet. I'm ready
to get going on this, but need some assistance from you. First
of all, do you know � •f any proposed changes to highway 169 that
would include noise abatement? Next, I have checked with the
library on how to write a petition. There is virtually nothing
on writing petitions. I wanted to know how I should word the
petition, namely, should I specify our location? Attached is
what I have considered using. Please let me knew if this is
acceptable - or if it should be different.
I knew you are currently in session and very busy now. When
would be a good time to have this petition signed and back to
you? (In other words, I need a dead -line to have things done
or else they don't get done!)
I'm very concerned about another important issue - sexual
violence against women. Channel 11 had a series on Mary
Foley' s murderer. It appalled me to hear how he had raped so
many women and was simply "1et goto do it over and over
again. Mary Foley is dead and another dozen women are mentally
scarred for the rest of their lives. I'm more than appalled -
I' m outraged that this continues to happen. There must be many
more sex offenders similar to this man. I would like stiffer
sentences for these offenders. I'm frightened - for myself -
and especially for my daughters - with people like this on our
streets. Is there anything I can do to change "the system"? I
know that you advocate longer sentences for crimes and I
appreciate you efforts.
Sincerely,
cl?'� Val �;1 '� 1
Maryann Wysocki
Phone: 541-1037 (home) 941-0696 (work)
2950 Kilmer Lame No
Plymouth, MN 55441
July 24, 1990
Senator .r Jim Ramst ad
123 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Jim,
I'm appealing once again for help to obtain noise abatement for
Highway 169. My last conversation with your office in June was
with Christine. She stated that she had talked to many people
at MN DOT and that there is nothing that could be dune thru the
state; Christine then recommended, based on her conversations
with MN DOT, that I contact the city. I can't help but feel
tht I have gust been pushed Doff to someone else. Hwy. 169 is a
STATE highway, not a city street. If there is a problem with
the street in front of my house, would the state come to fix
it?
Enclosed is a copy of the petition signed by 90 people asking
for noise abatement. These 90 signatures come from only 4
blocks along Hwy. 169 and only on the west side of the highway.
Obviously, there is a need here. I'm not sure why you
suggested that I obtain a signed petition if all that was going
to happen was a few phone calls to MN DOT to tell us what we
a1eady knew - there is a moratorium on noise abatement. I
thought it might be to initiate some sort of action. During
one of our conversations about getting a petition signed, you
had mentioned that you would take the petition to MN DOT. We
knew already that MN DOT would not be receptive to the idea of
noise abatement from previous phone calls; that was what I
beleived the reason for the petition was - to show MN DOT that
there is a need.
Let me tell you about this noise. In the spring when everyone
looks forward to opening their- windows for fresh air, I dread
it - because of the noise. My children do not open the windows
in their bedrooms because they can't sleep with all of the
noise. I can't talk to my neighbor over the fence because I
can't hear her. My children can't hear me call them in for
dinner because of the noise. I can't enjoy sitting in my back
yard because it is too noisy. We can't watch television at a
reasonable volume if our patio door is open because the trucks
make so much noise.
I don't knew what to do to get money appropriated for noise
abatement, but I know I'm not the only one that is annoyed by
the noise. It's frustrating to know the the 90 of us could get
money appropriated for us if we were convicted murderers,
theives or drug dealers in prison, but we are law abiding
tax -payers and simply get the run around.
I am sending copies of this letter to the people that helped me
to get the petition signed. These people were hopeful that
something would be done, as was 1.
Regards,
Maryann Wysocki
i
Phone: 541-1037
copy: Katherine Green
Dave Gunnarson
Jill Marin
Carolyn Taubman
CORRINE A. HEINE
Attomey at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9217
February 26, 1991
TO THE PERSONS ON THE ATTACHED NOTICE:
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 5W02
Telephone (612) 337-9300
Facsimile (612) 337-9310
FEB
y1 VL
The City of Plymouth is acquiring right of way for a road
improvement project, Project No. 948. The project involves the
widening of West Medicine Lake Drive in the vicinity of your
property. The City plans to begin construction in late May or
early June 1991.
The road will be widened entirely within the existing public
right-of-way. However, in order to construct the project, the
City must acquire temporary construction easements and permanent
slope easements over the properties adjacent to the road. Our
search of county property records indicates that you have an
ownership interest in the affected properties. Some of you have
already been contacted by Dick Pouliot, the City employee who is
responsible for negotiating the easement agreements. The City
remains willing to reach a negotiated agreement. However, if
negotiations are unsuccessful, the City will proceed with its
condemnation action and obtain title to the needed easements by
court order.
If you have questions concerning the enclosed notice, please
contact me or have your attorney contact me at (612) 337-9217.
Sincerely,
Corrine A. Heine
CAH/amm
Enclosure
PL100-97
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
City of Plymouth, a Minnesota
municipal corporation,
Petitioner,
VS.
Robert L. McGraw; Mary P. McGraw;
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of
New York, a New York corporation,
as Trustee under Declaration of
Trust dated December 9, 1960
for Commingled Pension Trust Fund;
City of Plymouth; County of )
Hennepin; Randall L. Begin; )
Spouse of Randall L. Begin; )
Citicorp Mortgage, Inc., a )
Delaware corporation, )
Respondents.
Condemnation
DISTRICT COURT
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO TAKE POSSESSION
Court File No. CD- 2,2 7
IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA,
FOR SLOPE AND CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES
TO THE RESPONDENTS HEREIN:
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that petitioner requires title
to and possession of that portion of your property that is the
subject of the above -entitled condemnation action prior to the
filing of the award therefor by the court-appointed condemnation
commissioners. The complete description of said property is
contained in the condemnation petition, which is being separately
served on you.
I
Therefore, you are hereby notified that petitioner intends
to possess said property on May 27, 1991, pursua:.t to Minn. Stat.
Section 117.042 (1990), unless you have granted petitioner an
early entry authorization by a separate agreement.
Before taking title to and possession of said property,
petitioner will pay to you or deposit with the court an amount
equal to petitioner's approved appraisal of value.
Dated: February 26, 1991
HOLMES & GRAVEN, CHARTERED
By_ &(,' - 1� IIJ
Corrine A. Heine (149743)
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone: (612) 337-9300
Attorneys for Petitioner
a:p1100n97.001
f
4 STATE OF MINNESOTA
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DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Date: February 26, 1991
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL OFFICER ASSIGNMENT
CORRINS .A HEINE
470 PILLSBURY CENTER
200 SOUTH 6TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS
MN 55402
CITY OF PLY.t10UTH
Plaintiff
VS
11CGRA11",ROBERT,L
Defendant
D.�TL- CASE FILED: February 2S, 1991
FILE NUMBER: CD 000002207
File number CD 000002207 has been assigned to the above case. All future papers
must include this file number, the attorney identification number, and must otherwise con-
form to format requirements or they WI LL BE RETURNED pursuant to Rule 1.01(e) of the
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning
Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Plufka, Commissioners Joy
Tierney, Michael Stulberg, John Wire,
Dennis Zylla (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), and
Hal Pierce (arrived at 7:40 p.m.).
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Larry Marofsky.
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, and
Planning Secretary Jackie Watson.
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MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Wire to approve the January 16, and January 30, 1991
minutes with a change on Page 2 of the January 16, minutes
in paragraph 8; adding the words "from the road" at the
end of the paragraph.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Martin and
Andrea Campion for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home
Occupation to operate a beauty shop located at 4215 Revere
Lane.
Chairman Plufka waived the review of the January 30, 1991
Staff Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Martin and Andrea Campion.
Mrs. Campion stated that they were in full agreement with
the conditions listed in the January 30, 1991 Staff
Report.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There being no
one present to speak on the issue, Chairman Plufka closed
the Public Hearing.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MARTIN & ANDREA
CAMPION (91002)
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February 13, 1991
Page 23
MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Chairman
Plufka to recommend approval of the request of Martin and
Andrea Campion for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home
Occupation to operate a beauty salon located at 4215
Revere Lane subject to the conditions listed in the
January 30, 1991 Staff Report.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
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VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Greenland GREENLAND INVESTMENT
Investment Company (Midwest Brick) for a Conditional Use COMPANY (91004)
Permit for a 12,000 square foot wholesale showroom area,
for home construction products, in an existing warehouse
building located at 5205 Highway 169.
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the January 31, 1991 Staff
Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Kevin Murphy representing
the petitioner.
Mr. Murphy stated that he thought condition No. 4 should
state that signage is subject to existing conditions
previously approved for the existing warehouse, but he
would like some signage to indicate the warehouse center's
existence.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that no additional signage
would be allowed for this current request if the maximum
allowable signage was already in place.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that if the current approved
signage is at the maximum amount, Mr. Murphy will have to
work within that approved amount of signage.
Chairman Plufka asked if the distribution center proposed
would be wholesale only and whether supplies would be
picked up and/or delivered to the site.
Mr. Murphy stated that the showroom facility would be for
display only and that the center's tenants would ship
supplies ordered from other locations.
Chairman Plufka asked if the person hired to assist
prospective buyers would be knowledgeable enough to assist
with purchases and if this person would be salaried or
work on commission.
Mr. Murphy stated that the person working for the showroom
facility would be salaried and would be knowledgeable of
the products to assist purchasers.
Chairman Plufka asked if there would be any newspaper
advertising regarding the showroom facility.
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February 13, 1991
Page 24
Mr. Murphy stated that there would be no newspaper
advertising done.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman
Plufka closed the Public Hearing as there was no one
present to speak on the issue.
Commissioner Zylla asked if condition No. 4 was deleted,
would condition No. 1 govern the signage.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that condition No. 1 would
include the signage issue, but that the Commission could
also restate condition No. 4.
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire
to change condition No. 4 to read "The applicant is
subject to all applicable codes and ordinances for the
center and signage shall relate to the showroom facility
only and not to the tenants within."
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Great Midwest GREAT MIDWEST CONSTRUC-
Construction Company for a Site Plan and Conditional Use TION COMPANY (90104)
Permit for a 50 Unit Multi -Family development and Variance
for setbacks located at the southwest corner of Pilgrim
Lane and Lancaster Lane. This item was tabled from the
January 30, 1991 Planning Commission meeting subject to
submittal of a revised Landscape Plan.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Ken Isaacson representing
the petitioner.
Chairman Plufka reviewed the progress of this petition
from the January 30, 1991 meeting stating that a Motion to
Approve had been made.
Commissioner Tierney asked if City staff had assisted Mr.
Murphy with the Landscape Plan.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that the City Forester
reviewed the plan and stated that he thought the trees
were planted too close together, although the Landscape
Plan was designed as specified by the Commission at the
January 30, 1991 meeting. He said that he would prefer to
see the trees planted 30 feet apart to improve
survivability when the trees are mature.
Mr. Isaacson stated that the trees proposed were spaced as
shown on the Landscape Plan to provide 90 percent opacity
as he thought the Commission had directed.
Chairman Plufka stated that the direction of the
Commission was that the trees provide 75 percent opacity.
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Chairman Plufka recognized Mr. Robert Dowden of 3920
Orleans Lane.
Mr. Dowden stated that he felt the Colorado Blue Spruce
suggested in the Landscape Plan were not appropriate and
that he felt the American Arborvitae would be a much
better tree for screening. He said the Arborvitae was
cheaper and much sturdier according to his research.
Mr. Isaacson stated that his architect had recommended the
Colorado Blue Spruce because he could not find any 6 foot
Arborvitae in the area nurseries.
Chairman Plufka stated that he felt the Arborvitae planted
to provide 90 percent opacity would be too dense and would
deprive neighbors from seeing neighboring property. He
suggested a mix of different evergreens would be better.
Chairman Plufka recognized Mr. David Kjos of 3905 Orleans
Lane North.
Mr. Kjos stated that he was against the density of this
project and was concerned about the increase in crime this
development would create in an already high crime rate
area. Mr. Kjos stated that this development would cause a
decrease in his property value.
Chairman Plufka stated that this development was in
compliance with the density allowed by the Ordinance and
that the original Landscape Plan met the Ordinance
standards. This new Landscape Plan exceeds the Ordinance
standards.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND
Chairman Plufka to recommend approval of the new Landscape
Plan dated February 6, 1991 adding the requirement that
the existing vegetation on the west side of the site
remain or be replaced and that the trees on the new
Landscape Plan be staggered in two rows at 25 foot centers
minimum to create some interest. Nine spruce trees should
be relocated to the end of the two westerly access drives.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Wire, Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
Mr. Dowden stated that if the trees were spread out in two
rows, the second row of trees would be on the slope of the
hill, and they would not provide any screening.
Commissioner Wire asked if anything had been done to check
the warrants for stoplights on the corner of Pilgrim and
Lancaster Lanes.
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February 13, 1991
Page 26
Coordinator Dillerud stated that warrants had not been
checked.
Mr. Kjos stated that it would be better to have the trees
planted close to provide the screening.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Wire to table MOTION TO AMEND
consideration of this request until the next meeting so
that warrants for stoplights could be checked and the
Landscape Plan could be revised.
MOTION died for lack of a second. MOTION DIED FOR LACK
OF A SECOND
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND
Commissioner Wire to reduce the number of Colorado Blue
Spruce trees to 25, planted 25 feet on center; add 50
Arborvitae Americana of 5 feet in height, to be planted at
the minimum spacing recommended by the City Forester, and
placed on the west property line to screen the single
family homes.
Commissioner Tierney stated that the intent of her motion
was to provide screening with the Arborvitae Americana
trees immediately allowing the Colorado Blue Spruce time
to grow to a taller height, to provide screening in the
future.
Chairman Plufka stated he was concerned with the
precendial impact that this degree of screening would have
on future developments where multi -family home abut single
family developments.
Mr. Dowden stated he would like to see some screening done
to screen the Four Seasons Mall from the single family
homes.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Wire, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Nay. MOTION carried.
Commissioner Wire stated that his nay vote was because he
objected to the access to development from Pilgrim Lane.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Ryan RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO.
Construction Company for reconsideration of an Amendment (90078)
to the Master Sign Plan for "Waterford Park Plaza" located
at the northeast corner of 6th Avenue North and Revere
Lane.
Chairman Plufka waived the review of the February 6, 1991
Staff Report.
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February 13, 1991
Page 27
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Vince Driessen who
represented the petitioner.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that he thought that an
increase to 10 percent in the signage would make the signs
easier to read for someone once inside the shopping center
and would not have an impact on traffic on Highway 55.
Commissioner Pierce stated that because the developer had
strong restrictions on signage for their developments,
aside from the Zoning Ordinance, that he thought an
increase from 5 to 10 percent could be allowed.
Commissioner Tierney asked why the Rainbow Foods and
liquor store signs were larger than the sign on the bank.
Mr. Driessen stated that the buildings for the liquor
store and Rainbow Foods were larger than the bank, thus
allowing for larger signs.
Chairman Plufka asked if the change from 5 percent to 10
percent for signage in this development would set a
precedent for other developments.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that changes are allowed in a
Planned Unit Development but this development has already
been approved and there are no PUD attributes available to
concede, and therefore it would set a precedent.
Commissioner Pierce asked if the developer could concede
the signage allowed for the back side of the buildings.
Mr. Driessen stated that the developer was willing to
concede the signage that could be placed on the west side
of the Rainbow Foods building.
Commissioner Wire stated that he recalled another
development such as this one that was not allowed to
increase their signage once the plan was approved. He
said that he did not feel an exception should be made in
this case. Commissioner Wire stated that design and color
of signs creates more of an impact than size.
Mr. Driessen stated that the smaller tenants feel they
need the larger signage to increase their ability to pull
customers from the Rainbow Foods store.
Chairman Plufka asked if all the small retailers would
increase their signage if this amendment was approved.
Mr. Driessen stated that it would be up to the individual
tenants and their ability to pay for the expense of new
signage. He said that the developer would allow them to
expand their signage if this amendment is approved.
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February 13, 1991
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MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Pierce to recommend approval of the Amended Master Sign
Plan dated February 13, 1991 for Ryan Construction Company
for "Waterford Park Plaza" located at the northeast corner
of 6th Avenue North and Revere Lane deleting conditions 2
and 3 listed in the February 6, 1991 Staff Report.
Commissioner Pierce stated that all shopping centers
should submit a Master Sign Plan for approval.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND
Commissioner Wire to include within the Master Sign Plan
all narrataive details as to signage design that were
submitted with this application.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MAIN MOTION
CARRIED
The Commissioners unanimously agreed to adopt the 1991 1991 CALENDAR
Meeting Dates Calendar with a change in the meeting dates
for March. The March meeting dates will be March 13, and
March 20, 1991.
Chairman Plufka suggested that the Commissioners reread
the memo regarding Planned Unit Developments. He
suggested that the discussion on this item and on
Nurseries and Greenhouses be delayed until Commissioner
Marofsky was present.
Chairman Plufka also told the Commissioners that they
should read the information memo sent to them on the
findings of the Wetland Task Force.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 21, 1991
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - City Manage:
SUBJECT: AREA 4 TOWN MEETING FEEDBACK
At our recent Area 4 Town Meeting, one of the area residents
complained about the use of the Zachary Lane Elementary field for
softball practice and the lack of police response. Furthermore,
the resident complained that the police singled them out as a
complainant by making a pointing gesture in the area of their
home while talking to softball team members who were asked to
leave.
A computer search of the area in question revealed three
complaints in 1990. The first was on April 17th at 6:11 p.m.
The officer arrived at the location seven minutes later. There
were adults and juveniles playing baseball in the area. They
were advised to leave.
The second call occurred on May 20th at 11:54 a.m. The squad
must have been in the immediate area, because the time of arrival
is also 11:54 a.m. There was a softball team practicing on the
fields, and they were advised to leave.
The third call was received on September 2nd, 1990 at 6:24 p.m.
The officer arrived on the scene eight minutes later. Again,
there was a men's softball team practicing on the field that was
posted "No Adults." They were asked to leave, which they did.
I find it difficult to believe that any of our officers would
single out a complaint such as alleged. However, I do not want
to appear too defensive! Perhaps, the observation by the
resident was one in which the officer was gesturing that the
reason for prohibiting baseball practice by adults is the
closeness of the nearby properties.
As far as a timely response to this type of call, I would rate it
above average. I established a service call response priority as
of December 15, 1980. The policy portion of that procedural
directive has not changed. I have enclosed an updated version
that becomes effective March 1, 1991. The substantive changes
are only within the procedure part of the directive as it relates
to supervisory responsibilities. Unless other information
surfaces to document otherwise, I believe my officers acted,�„�
admirably!
PLYMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PROCEDURAL DIRECTIVE
SUBJECT: SERVICE CALL RESPONSE
EFFECTIVE DATE: MARCH 1, 1991 PROCEDURE NUMBER: 601
REVISED: DISTRIBUTION: Patrol--X—
Technical Services--X—
I.
ervices-X
I. INTRODUCTION: The Plymouth Police Department receives
thousands of requests for police service each year. The vast
majority of these requests are handled via the Hennepin County
Sheriff's Radio network. Normally, when a call is dispatched
an officer should respond promptly. However, there will be
times when an officer has several calls queued. In those
instances, the response must be prioritized by the officer
depending on the seriousness of the call.
II. PURPOSE: The purpose of this procedure is to provide
guidelines for police response to calls for service.
III. POLICY: It is the policy of this Department to prioritize our
police response according to the following rank order:
A. PRIORITY 1: Life threatening (medical, personal injury
accident, fire, violent crime in progress, etc.).
B. PRIORITY 2: Crime in progress (felony, misdemeanor,
alarm, prowler, etc.).
C. PRIORITY 3: Investigation/report (burglary, theft,
ordinance, traffic related, etc.).
D. PRIORITY 4: General assistance (recovered property,
nuisance complaints, assist the public, etc.).
IV. PROCEDURE: Guidelines.
A. The proper use of officer discretion in determining the
priority and nature of a call is necessary.
B. All calls except the following may be answered by one
officer:
1. Calls that present a likelihood of an assault on an
officer.
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2. Calls that will likely result in the arrest for a
felony or a violent misdemeanor.
3. Calls where resistance to an arrest may be
encountered.
4. Calls for a crime in progress.
5. Calls involving a fleeing suspect.
6. Calls where additional manpower is required to control
or protect a scene.
7. When the watch commander believes that more than one
officer should respond based on the information
available.
In these cases, two or more officers will be assigned to
the call depending on the circumstances.
C. Officers assigned to patrol districts have the primary
responsibility for calls in their district. Officers in
an adjoining district, or closest to the scene of the
call, may assume the primary responsibility or assist if
the need should arise.
D. On all alarm calls, if a cursory inspection by the
officer(s) indicates no intrusion or fire problem, one
officer should remain at the scene. This is necessary
only when the dispatcher notifies the officer that an
employee or representative of the alarm user is
responding. The overriding factor that the officer must
consider when no crime or emergency problem is evident is
the category of calls being dispatched during the waiting
period. (A waiting period of approximately thirty minutes
or less is reasonable).
E. The watch commander or a supervisor will be called to the
scene of the following incidents:
1. All major crimes.
2. Incidents involving life threatening personal injury,
or death, as the result of a criminal act or an
accident.
3. All incidents where a citizen is injured by a police
officer.
4. All incidents where an officer is injured in the line
of duty.
5. All incidents where an officer discharges a firearm in
the line of duty, other than training or for the
purpose of the destruction of an animal.
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6. All incidents involving injury to a prisoner.
7. All incidents resulting in damage to a City vehicle.
8. High speed pursuits.
9. When a police officer requests it.
10. All other incidents that by their complexity require
the resources and decision making authority of a
supervisor.
F. RESPONSE TO CALLS: Pursuant to Minnesota state law
(Statute 169.17 Emergency Vehicles) there are only two
classifications of response to calls for service:
emergency and non -emergency.
1. A routine or non -emergency response is appropriate to
those calls for service where there is no indication
that a crime is in progress nor any impending threat
exists to the life or safety of a person. A non-
emergency response mandates adherence to all traffic
laws applicable to the general public.
2. Emergency Calls: An emergency call for service waives
such adherence. An emergency call for service
requires the indication that the commission of a crime
is in progress, the safety of a person is in jeopardy,
or an indication that an immediate threat or impending
threat exists to a life of a person. Operators of
police department vehicles will immediately terminate
emergency operation when ordered to do so by superior
authority. (Refer to the provisions of the Procedural
Directive 901 for those incidents involving vehicle
pursuit).
G. Seat belts and/or restraining devices will be used by all
department personnel when operating a City owned vehicle.
The only exceptions to this will be:
1. The officer is about to engage in a foot pursuit.
2. The officer is about to execute a felony stop.
3. The officer is about to arrive on the scene of a life
threatening situation; or, mobility is essential for
the protection of life.
4. When involved in a special operation and this
requirement is waived by a supervisor.
V. CONCLUSION: It was no mere accident that the word "protect"
was placed before the word "serve" in the police motto "to
protect and serve." Along the same vein, officers must orient
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their response to the
calls. officers who
their discretionary
effective delivery of
high priority placed on life
use good judgement, common
powers wisely will provide
the police service.
Chief of Police
Date
threatening
sense and
the most
Related CALEA Standard(s) [41.1.17, 41.1.22, 41.2.9, 41.2.13]
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CITY OF
Adam D. Piskura PLYMOUTH+
State Director of Fire Training
Community Service Award
c/o F.I.R.E. Center
100 Capitol Square Building
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
SUBJECT: 1991 MINNESOTA FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Dear Mr. Piskura:
It is my pleasure to endorse the Plymouth Fire Department for the
1991 Minnesota Fire Department COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
recognition.
I have had the pleasure of being associated with Plymouth since
1971. During that time the Fire Department has grown not only in
numbers and facilities, but particularly in commitment to
broadening its service to the whole community. Each and every
city in Minnesota is, and should be proud of its fire department.
They provide essential public safety services to the citizens
24 -hours a day throughout the year. That is certainly the case
in Plymouth!
What sets the Plymouth Fire Department apart, in my view, is
their commitment to a broader view of community service. They
have reached out to the community in an effort to instill a
broad-based awareness of fire prevention and fire safety. It is
their view that through citizen awareness and participation, the
tragedy of fire may be substantially reduced. The results of
fire loss in our community bear witness, I believe, to that
program effort.
We live in a time when there is an increasing public concern
about the selfishness and greed in our society at large; a view
that everyone is looking out for "number one." The members of
the Plymouth Fire Department put that type of charge to rest with
their continuing dedicated service to the community. Their
commitment to their community is demonstrated in many ways, but
perhaps the most significantly in the fact that they have
volunteered to participate in an ongoing program of public
service which carries with it not only rewards, but risks. Their
commitment to public service is second to none.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. Piskura
March 1, 1991
Page 2
I heartily endorse your favorable consideration of the selection
of the Plymouth Fire Department as the 1991 recipient for the
Community Service Award. They have justly earned this
recognition.
Yours truly,
(nes G. Willis
Manager
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March 1, 1991
6CITV OF
PLYMOUTI-F
Adam D. Piskura
State Director of Fire Training
Community Service Award
c/o F.I.R.E. Center
100 Capitol Square Building
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
MINNESOTA FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Dear Mr. Piskura:
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I have enclosed a five page write-up of my reasons why the
Plymouth Fire Department should receive the 1991 Minnesota Fire
Department Community Service Award.
Therefore, I will not be redundant by repeating myself on this
cover letter. Let it suffice to say, that the Plymouth Fire
Department has demonstrated the characteristics of unselfishness,
personal courage and devotion to duty by providing the citizens
of Plymouth with a modern, effective fire service.
I firmly believe that the exemplary manner in which the Plymouth
Fire Department has performed is worthy of the prestigious
Department Community Service Award.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Richard J. rlqu'
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 `1
NOMINATION: PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 1991 MINNESOTA FIRE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
REASON: Commitment to community outreach, public education, training
and equipment/facility upgrade is a hallmark of the Plymouth
Fire Department. For that reason, I am nominating the
Plymouth Fire Department for the 1991 Community Service
Award.
Since 1981 the Plymouth Fire Department has had a history of community
outreach in its development of public fire prevention and education programs.
A Learn Not To Burn program was piloted in one of our eight elementary
schools. We have consistently each and every year taught the EDITH program as
well as the Stop, Drop, and Roll program in all eight elementary schools
(grades K through 6). This required 64 programs last year alone. Over 6,000
students were contacted! In conjunction with these programs we have used
"Pluggie" and actively sponsored the fire safety coloring contest. We have
also been active in our junior and senior high schools teaching fire safety
in the workplace to the Distributive Education Club Association (DECA)
students.
Our fire prevention efforts in 1990 also involved preschool fire prevention
talks as well as with our local Homeowners Associations.
In 1990 we developed four video programs for telecast on our local cable
channel. The subjects were The Plymouth Fire Department, Barbecue Safety,
Holiday Fire Safety and Home Fire Safety. These programs were all
professionally developed with the assistance of City Video Specialists. In
addition we have utilized City publications to educate citizens about how they
can prevent fires.
The video program which provided an overview of the Plymouth Fire Department
is entitled "On the Line: Plymouth Firefighters". This eleven minute
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condensed program was shot in the field using documentary style production
techniques. It did a particularly good job of illustrating the Department's
outreach programs and the commitment exhibited by Plymouth Firefighters each
and everyday. (A copy is enclosed - it has been entered in State competition
for government programs.)
Last year, we presented Haz Mat programs to twelve of our industries located
in Plymouth. We also monitored and implemented several fire drills in our
larger complexes such as Prudential and ITT. Both of those employers have
thousands of employees officed in their respective buildings.
The past two years we have held open houses in conjunction with the opening of
two new fire stations. In addition, in the past eight years, we have held
open houses during Fire Prevention Week in October. We have been extremely
successful in attracting large crowds of adults and children because of our
free pumpkin give away. We have seized those opportunities to involve the
safe escape house, the fire prevention trailer, video tapes dealing with fire
safety appliances, and hands on fire stream participation.
The Fire Department trained 43 Police Officers in December 1990 and January
1991 on Hazardous Material Identification Awareness. Also, the department
Fire Inspectors conducted six separate programs teaching over 140 city
employees how to use fire extinguishers.
Because we have some unusual facilities in our community that other
communities don't have, our Fire Department is involved in training programs
with them. Specifically, at the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility,
we worked with their staff on jail extrication techniques. At the Mission
Detox, we presented programs to the staff dealing with both prevention and
evacuation techniques.
For the past five years, we have been providing fire safety programs for
children during the summer time in some of the many apartment complexes
located in Plymouth. This has proven quite successful, especially with low
income subsidized housing.
The department underwent a most rigorous training program in 1990. The entire
department has been brought up to Level I Operational in Haz Mat Training.
Eight of our firefighters are at Level II or the Technician stage. And, we
have five firefighters who are at Level III, the Haz Mat Specialist stage.
This truly was a phenomenal feat.
Certification of firefighters by the State Fire Chiefs Association was made
available beginning in 1989. Grandfathering was available to any department
that followed the requirement of NFPA1001. Our training staff had been using
this recommended training requirements for several years. The training staff
concentrated on these training subjects, incorporated thorough testing
procedures, and subsequently certified 59 out of 60 firefighters. We
certified 12 level I, 34 level II and 13 level III.
In order to continue our ties with local industries that allow their employees
to respond to day time fire calls, we have sponsored an annual recognition
breakfast for those employers. We traditionally give the employers a gift
that reinforces the philanthropic type of support these industries are
providing the residents of Plymouth.
Perhaps, the two most unique community outreaches of the Plymouth Fire
Department, are our annual Apartment/Condominium meeting with respective
owners and managers as well as biannual meetings held with our SARA
industries.
For the past seven years we have hosted an annual meeting with owners and
representatives of our apartment/condominium community. The purpose of the
meeting is to go over the most common types of fire code violations that we
find in those types of structures. We typically set these meetings
approximately four weeks prior to our on site inspections. We recognize that
fire inspection and prevention is not a game! We need the cooperation of
others to obtain a mutual goal of fire life safety. By discussing problems
ahead of time, we have found that we have shortened our on site inspections
and increased our community relations tremendously.
Three years ago we hosted the first meeting of all of our identified SARA
industries in Plymouth. Since that time we have been meeting twice a year.
Each one of the industries takes a turn hosting the meeting. They even buy
the doughnuts and coffeel We have involved representatives from Hennepin
County Emergency Preparedness, OSHA, Emergency Response Commission (ERC), etc.
in these meetings. This has truly been a successful model and forum to launch
an effective face-to-face relationship dealing with both the Community Right
to Know Act and the Fire Department responsibility in Haz Mat response.
The Plymouth Fire Department is made up of 60 paid on call members. They may
carry the "volunteer" label but, by judging their accomplishments, you would
never know it. There are four full time employees, two in Fire Inspection,
one clerical, and a Fire Chief.
The pride in appearance and performance of this group is reflected in their
recent upgrades; i.e., uniforms, the latest design in turnout gear, and state
of the art self contained breathing apparatus. Approximately $250,000 was
spent this past year to upgrade the Firefighters individual equipment. Their
training meets the highest standards and so does their equipment.
The backdrop to all these busy activities has included, the building of two
new fire stations and the remodeling of a third, a consultant study of
manpower and equipment needs, an additional mutual aid agreement (Southwest
Fire League), an amortized fire truck replacement schedule, development of an
Incident Command System, and a ruling from the State Fire Marshal supporting
our position on fire horn audibility requirements in apartments. This last
item will have the potential of savings lives, not only in Plymouth but in
greater Minnesota.
As the Public Safety Director in Plymouth for the past ten years, I am
extremely proud of the men and women on the Fire Department. For what they
have accomplished during those ten years, I am proud to nominate them for the
1991 Minnesota Fire Department Community Service Award. Their continued
dedication and commitment to the betterment of the citizens of this community,
deserves no less recognition.
Thank You,
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Public Safety Director
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
POPULATION = 50,370
ARE = 35 Square Miles - (60% Developed)
HOUSEHOLDS = 18,000 Dwelling Units
NUMBER OF PERSONS WORKING IN PLYMOUTH = 30,000+
SCHOOLS:
Eight Elementary
Two Junior High
Two High School
3 Stations
60 Paid -on -Call Firefighters
1991 BUDGET = $1,031,350
OTHER FACILITIES:
Hennepin County Adult Detention
Center (Men & Women)
Home Free Shelter for Battered
Women
Mission Detox
Union City Mission Nursing Home
169 Full-time Employees
Chief - Full-time
Inspectors - Two Full-time
Clerical - One Full-time
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12001 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
February 27, 1991
Mr. Richard Carlquist
Public Safety Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnestoa 55447
Dear Dick:
I am writing to express Honeywell's appreciation for the excellent service your city fire
department has provided in the past. In specific, we want to thank you for sponsoring the
semi-annual Title III meetings on hazardous chemical/emergency response topics. These
meetings have provided an open forum for both the City and industry to discuss concerns,
capabilities and responsibilities and how everyone can best plan for and respond to
hazardous chemical incidents. In addition, we want to commend your two fire inspectors,
Stan Scofield and Kevin Leur, for their help in adressing compliance and best practice
issues at our facility. When requested, Stan or Kevin has given us, in a timely fashion,
good practical information and recommendations on the Fire Code. This has enabled
Honeywell to more quickly develop, implement and/or install equipment or procedures
which minimize fire, smoke or sprinkler water damage at Honeywell.
Thanks again for your help. Please feel free to call me at (612) 541-2448 concerning this
or any other topic.
Sincerely yours,
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Mr. Stan Scofield
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 546-3266
Judith A. Maethner, Principal
Jerome E. Jackson, Assistant Principal
Ron C. Main, Assistant Principal
Merle L. Solie, Assistant Principal
November 1, 1990
Dear Stan:
We would like to thank you for taking time out to speak to our
Career Education Partnerships large group on fire safety.
Your information on fire extinguishers and the video on the house
fire were very interesting. I'm sure showing the video made an
impact on the students lives.
I would like to thank you again for your presentation.
Sincerely,
Clo Pease, Coordinator
Service Occupations Program
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Write two or three paragraphs explaining how you would
handle a fire emergency at your place of work. You should
talk to your supervisor and/or make your own observations to
answer the following questions:
Are emergency exits marked and do you know where
they are?
Are there fire extinguishers in the area and do you
know how to operate them? Are you supposed to
attempt to operate them? Is there a sprinkler system?
What is your first responsibility in reporting a
'.ire?
Does your company ever have a fire drill for Its
employees? Go over evacuation routes, etc.?
Are there any written procedures dealing with
emergency procedures?
Have you ever observed any "potential" fire hazards
at your place of work? What is the smoking policy
for employees and others at your place of business?
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DAT$: February 27, 1991
TO: Jim Kolstad, Public Works Superintendent
FROM: James G. Willis
SUBJBCT: SNOWPLOWING CO NTS
Last evening I attended the annual meeting of the Imperial Hills
Homeowner Association. During my visit, several of the residents
made a point of expressing their thanks and appreciation for the
exceptionally fine snowplowing service which Plymouth provides.
One woman commented that she had moved to Plymouth from
Minneapolis and had always thought their snowplowing was good,
but that it can't compare to the snowplowing that we provide.
The bottom line is they certainly appreciate the work from your
crews and want to be sure that those who did the work were
informed that the service is appreciated.
Jim, I have had numerous compliments during this last year
regarding the superior snowplowing and ice control services our
employees provide. The compliments come from throughout the
community, from people who have come to rely upon the
effectiveness of our services.
Please let all the employees know that their efforts are
appreciated by our many citizens.
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cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Mayor & City Council
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Current
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.TAMES J. THOMSON
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9209
February 25, 1991
John Herman, Esq.
Leonard, Stre & Deinard
Suite 230
150 S h Fifth Street
Mi eapolis, MN :,5402
Re: Lundgren Bros. Final Plat Application
Dear John:
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HOLMES & GRAVED
CHARTERED
370 Pitlsbur} Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone (612) 337.9300
Facsimile (612) 337.9310
Thank you for your February -l5, 1991 letter pertaining to the
above matter. As I have previously explained to you, it is my
opinion that your client has not obtained any vested right to a
final plat, because the preliminary plat approval was
specifically conditioned upon public sewer and water being
extended to the property.
As I explained to you on the phone, one of the conditions of
preliminary plat approval was that a final plat application could
not be submitted until the sewer contract had been signed. The
City staff does not have the authority to change that condition;
it can only be modified by the City Council.
If your client wishes to have the City Council consider
modification of that condition, your client should contact the
City staff so that they can put the matter on the City Council's
agenda.
Sincerely,
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Mr. & Mrs. David D. Ferrens p�YMOUTI�
10707 - 32nd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Dear s:
This is a brief letter to respond to yours of February 11
regarding the plans of Association of Free Lutheran Congregation
to add an office building to their site.
Mr. Charles Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
(550-5059), had a contact a few peeks ago from an architect
representing the church. In his conversations with the
architect, he was given to understand that the church was
contemplating the possibility of constructing a new synod office
on their property. This proposed office would be a freestanding
facility and not directly attached to the existing church, as
Mr. Dillerud understands the proposal. The contact was strictly
informational in that the churches' architect was seeking zoning
information from Mr. Dillerud. At this point there had been no
plans submitted to the City regarding this, or any other church
proposal.
The church has an approved Master Plan related to a Conditional
Use Permit granted in 1973 and, from time to time, has expressed
an interest of expanding on their site: The reference you make
in your letter to "meetings over the past 1-1/2 years," would
appear to reference that. Nonetheless, no formal submissions of
any plans have been received by the City.
A church and seminary is a conditional use in a residential
district and a Conditional Use Permit has been previously
approved. If they seek to make any changes which would expand
the use of the site, or change the Master Plan and Conditional
Use Permit, they would be obligated under the City's zoning code
to apply for an amended Conditional Use Permit which, in turn,
mandates a public hearing. The meeting the church scheduled on
February 11 would appear to be a means of communicating with
adjacent neighbors on the plans being considered by the church.
Those plans, as I have noted above, have not been submitted to
the City staff for any review. If the church, in fact, submits
plans, they will be reviewed against the City's zoning
requirements and a public hearing will be scheduled before the
Planning Commission.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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February 26, 1991
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I invite you to be in touch with Mr. Dillerud at your convenience
to further discuss your interest in this matter, particularly as
you immediately abut the church property.
Yours truly,
Jam s G. Willis
City Manager
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Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
Brenda A. Ferrens
David D. Ferrens
10707 32nd Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
February 1 1, 1991
Mr. James Willis �
and Plymouth City Council
City of Plymouth
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Jim;
On February 2, 1991 we received a notice of a meeting at the Association
of Free Lutheran Congregations. This church owns the adjoining property
to us on our south side. The notice had rough drawings of a two story
office building, roadway, parking lot, etc. to be built behind our home.
We went to Plymouth City Hall on Monday, February 4, 1991, to check the
zoning of this parcel of church land, but the file was being used
somewhere else. We were told it was zoned Residential 1 A.
We attended the meeting February 11, 1991 at the church. The building
council of the church presented plans, an architect explained his drawings,
a landscape engineer talked of fences, trees, sightlines, ect. All of those
who spoke referred to conversations and meetings with officials of the
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City of Plymouth since June 1989.
It concerns me that these conversations and meetings about a two story
10,000 to 15,000 sq. ft. office building, parking lot and roadway would
take place with no notice to the neighbors, like us, who are directly
affected.
If this is coned Residential 1 A ,why, instead of encouraging the church to
spend money on plans etc., were they not advised to talk to the neighbors?
Is there something we are missing here? Because of these meetings over
the past one and one-half years, is this project to become a reality?
They spoke of building this spring and "planting" by mid-season.
Would your office or someone on the council please let us know how this
got this far, and what advice do you have for us, those who bought our
homes thinking it was Residential 1 A?
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cerely,
Brenda A. Ferren
David D. Ferrens
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3110 EAST MEDICINE LAKE BLVD.
PLYMOUTH , MINNESOTA 5544-1
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PLYMOUTFF
February 5, 1991
Patricia & Delbert Papenfuss
12020 53rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Papenfuss:
I received your February 1, 1991, letter and "charge back" form concerning
sanitary sewer repair work performed at your residence by your contractor,
Glendale Contracting, Inc.
On January 8, 1991, your contractor submitted an application for a permit to
our office for the proposed work, which was subsequently processed and issued
that same day.
Your contractor then requested an inspection the same day, which, as he knows,
is not typical since inspections are normally scheduled for the next business
day per our performance standards. However, due to the nature of the repair,
our office was able to provide same day service on that particular day.
I have discussed this matter with your contractor, Jim Glen, who appreciated
the prompt services we had provided. I have found no evidence of delay on our
part.
Enclosed are the invoice and "charge back" materials you submitted. Please
feel free to contact me at 550-5031 should you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
C�Q,��7
Joe Ryan
Building Official
Enclosures
cc: Jim Glen, Glendale Contracting, Inc.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Delbert and Patricia Papenfuss
12020 - 53rd Avenue North"
Plymouth, MN 55442 `
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February 1, 1991
Mr. Joe Ryan
Building Official
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Ryan:
On January 11, 1991 we had to have our sanitary sewer repaired.
We contracted with Glendale Contracting, Inc. to do the work.
They applied for the necessary permit from the City of Plymouth.
Upon getting the sewer ready for repair they called the City for
an inspector to come and inspect before they put the covering on.
It took the City Inspector 2-1/2 hours to get to our place for an
inspection. In the meantime we are paying the contractor $126.20
an hour to WAIT. I feel that this is not a reasonable amount of
time to have to wait for an inspection of a repair job.
I have attached a copy of the billing and I am charging back to
the City the amount of 2 hours for $252.40.
Sincerely,
Delbert and Patricia Papenfuss
CC: Mr. Blair Tremere
Planning Director
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CHARGE BACK
TO: City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55441
FROM: Delbert & Patricia Papenfuss
12020 - 53rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
See attached invoice for repair work at 12020 -
53rd Avenue North on January 11 from Glendale
Contracting, Inc.
Charge -back 2 hours @ $126.20 per hour
Total Due $252.40
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GLENDALE CONTRACTING, INC.
3030 Harbor Lane Suite 213
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
(612) 553-0641
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. Delbert Papenfuss
12020 53rd Ave N
. Plymouth, MN
. Phone 553-1062
Re: Repair of Sanitary Sewer
Materials:
2 Ea. 4" Fernco's
10 Lf. 4" CISP
Permit
Total Materials & Permit
7 Hrs. Tractor Backhoe
7 Hrs. Labor
Total Cost
Add 15% Overhead & Profit
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Invoice Date: January 1 1 , 1991
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JOB IIAME/LOCATION;
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12020 53rd Ave N
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 22, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst;,}-�'ity Clerk
SUBJECT: RESIDENT COMMENT ON CHANGE IN ELECTION YEARS
Yesterday I received a call from Barbara Hamen, a resident of
Chelsea Mews. She stated that she was previously the City Clerk
for Mound, and through that experience thoroughly understands the
election process.
Ms. Hamen supports the change in local elections from odd to even
years. She was working in Mound when that City underwent a
similar change to even election years, however, she stated that
Council terms were not extended to accomplish it. Ms. Hamen
stated that if the public is too sensitive to the way this change
was accomplished, the Council should go ahead and hold the 1991
election and make the change effective after all the present
terms expire.
She asked that I relay to you and the City Council members her
strong support for a change to even election years, however the
Council can best accomplish it.
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King Videocable Company
February 19, 1991
Mr. John Irving
Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission
7020 - 45th Place North
Crystal, MN 55428
Dear Chairman Irving:
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I am pleased to announce that King Videocable Company has reached
agreement with Midwest Sports Channel for carriage of their
service. We plan to include the channel as part of our "Cable
Channels" tier of service and we would like to add it by April
1st to accommodate the upcoming Stanley Cup Play-offs.
Unfortunately, we are faced with a severe channel capacity
problem in the Northwest suburbs. As I mentioned to you in my
letter last December when we launched American Movie Classics,
there are no available channels and we currently share eight
different services on four channels.
In order to launch MSC, we will have to eliminate an existing
service. We think that the service which could be dropped with
the least disruptive effect on our customers would be C -SPAN II.
C -SPAN II scored relatively low amongst customers in last
summer's viewership survey. Only 5% of customers said C -SPAN II
was very valuable as part of their cable television service.
Eighteen percent of customers said they had watched the channel
in the past thirty days.
Dropping any service is never a cable operator's first choice.
Every cable television service has a group (however small) of
dedicated viewers who are likely to be disappointed.
Dropping C -SPAN II may be a viable short-term solution to
accommodate a quick launch of MSC but, I believe there are other
options available for the long-term. I would like to request
that the issue of channel capacity be placed on the agenda for
the next commission meeting. Hopefully, by discussing this issue
SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF:
A!ton, Bayport, Baytown Township. Brooklyn Censer, Brooklyn Park, Cottage Grove. Crystal. Denmark. Golden Valley. Grey Cloud
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in a frank and candid manner, we can arrive at a good long-term
solution which is responsive to our customers while allowing
flexibility for future channel additions.
I look forward to discussing this matter with you and other
members of the commission. Please feel free to contact me if I
cap provide, additional information to you.
Siiicer
Jam' s W.- Comers
Vic President & General Manager
Kin Videocable Company
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OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Development Planning Unit
822 South Third Street, Suite 310
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-6418
February 27 1991
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Ms. Barbara Conrad
Senate Independent -Republican Research u
155 State Office Building
St. Paul MN 55155
Dear Ms. Conrad:
Re: City of Plymouth: Rehab Loan for Kurt Homan
As indicated in my letter of January 31 a copy of the addendum to the Urban
Hennepin County Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program General
Specifications is enclosed. The addendum deals with the installation of kitchen
cabinets in dwellings without existing cabinetwork. I'm afraid it took rather
longer to prepare the addendum than I had anticipated; please accept my apology
for the delay.
If you have any questions, please call me at 348-5619.
Sincerely
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Jim Graham
Senior Planner
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XMayor Bergman, City of Plymouth
Plymouth City Council
Kurt Homan, 17220 9th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447
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Addendum to Cabinetwork Specification
In those instances where a dwelling, for whatever reason, contains no kitchen
cabinets program funds can be used to provide cabinetwork.
a. For dwellings of one thousand square feet or less, not more than sixteen
linear feet of upper or lower cabinetwork (which equals eight linear feet of
upper and lower cabinetwork) shall be installed with program funds. Cabinets
shall usually include;
- one base sink cabinet with double doors @ 36" wide
- one base cabinet with four drawers @ 24" wide
- one base cabinet with double doors, two drawers @ 36" wide
- two wall cabinets @ 48" wide, 30" maximum height
Variations in this arrangement are allowed at the discretion of the
Administering Entity.
b. For dwellings of one thousand square feet or more, not more than twenty
linear feet of upper or lower cabinetwork (which equals ten linear feet of
upper and lower cabinetwork) shall be installed with program funds. Cabinets
shall usually include;
- one base sink cabinet with double doors @ 36" wide
- one base cabinet with four drawers @ 24" wide
- one base cabinet with double doors, two drawers @ 36" wide
- one base cabinet with single door, one drawer @ 24" wide
- two wall cabinets @ 48" wide, 30" maximum height
- one wall cabinet @ 24" wide, 30" maximum height
Variations in this arrangement are allowed at the discretion of the
Administering Entity.
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COMMON CAUSE MINNESOTA
1010 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 (612) 6441844
President
James B. Ketcham
February 27, 1991
Plymouth City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Council Members:
Executive Director
Deborah J. Nankivell
We were made aware of the controversy over changing the election
year for your offices and would like to comment on the
situation.
A number of excellent arguments support changing your election
cycle to match the general elections. First, more citizens are
likely to participate in the election and we generally support
every effort to encourage citizens to get involved in the
political process. Second, uniform elections would save money at
a time when everyone, local governments in particular, are facing
revenue challenges.
However, given the substantial constituent opposition to the
change, a fundamental value of Common Cause, responsive
government, is being thwarted. Since you can reach the goal of
uniform elections by ballot, honoring the wishes of your many
constitutents, better fulfills the ideal of a democratic form of
government.
We hope you will reconsider your decision, hold your election in
1991, and accomplish uniform elections through other means.
Sincerely,
.y
Debora Nankivell
Executi a Director
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CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
February 27, 1991
PROBLEM: A snowplow knocked down Mr. Henning s mailbox. He
asked that his call be referred to the appropriate
person so that he could discuss replacement of the
box. (2/26, 10:45 a.m. )
SOLUTION: The call was referred to Tom Vetsch via voice mail.
Tom checked with the contractor. The contractor
acknowledged knocking the mailbox down and had already
spoken with the resident. The contractor agreed to
pay for replacing the mailbox.
CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
February 27, 1991
PAM JETTE, 559-5825
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PROBLEM: The caller asked if recyclables must be set out in the
blue bin in order to be picked up. She had set out a
couple of containers outside of her bin containing
recyclable materials which were not picked up. She
requested more information on recycling.
SOLUTION: Recycling Coordinator Dick Pouliot called Ms. Jette on
February 26. He informed her that the recyclables do
not need to be set in the blue bin and he gave her a
phone number to call in the event that her recyclables
are missed in the future.
CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
February 28, 1991
ANCY TROMBLEY. 11600 RIDGEMOUNT AVENUE, 541-987
PROBLEM: The caller inquired as to why the area near her home
smelled like a freshly paved road.
SOLUTION: Communications Coordinator Helen LaFave contacted
Street Superintendent Tom Vetsch. Tom said that the
City was not doing any kind of street project near her
area, nor was he aware of the City of Minnetonka doing
any work. He suggested that perhaps the problem was
that a truck or other vehicle with a diesel engine had
broken down near her house. Helen contacted Ms.
Trombley to relay that information to her. She said
that the situation had been a temporary one and that
she had just thought she would check with the City
because she was curious.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 28, 1991
TO: James #TCY(
'City Manager
FROM: Charleerud, Community Development Coordinator, through
Blairmmunity Development Director
SUBJECT: HENNE WASTE TRANSFER STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION (89057)
The City of Plymouth received 10 sets of plans on October 29, 1990, in
response to our letters of August 24, 1990, and August 31, 1990.
The Development Review Committee reviewed the revised plans on Wednesday,
November 7, 1990, but did not yet have the benefit of comments from the City's
engineering consultant. On November 13, 1990 the Development Review Committee
again considered the revised plans --with the engineering comments available.
On November 14, 1990 Hennepin County requested amendment to their Site Plan to
add a classroom facility.
A DRC Stage II letter has been sent to Hennepin County reviewing deficiencies
remaining and also requesting plan revisions reflecting the classroom
addition. There has been partial response to that letter of November 20,
1990, which was reviewed by the DRC December 14, 1990, and a letter was sent
to the County on December 20, 1990 with comments on these partial responses.
No additional County responses to our November 20, 1990 letter have been
received.
The attached letter from Hennepin County of February 12, 1991 states that
additional information will be submitted by March 15, 1991.
Attachments:
1. February 12, 1991 Letter from Hennepin County
(cc/cd/89057:dl)
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
HENNEPIN
Phone: (612) 348-6846
H H FAX: (612) 348-8532-
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February 12, 1991 FEB 13 1991
Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Dillerud:
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OMMUNITY DDELC' PMERT CF?'1
I apologize for the delay in answering your letter of December 20,
1990, addressed to Luther Nelson. You have asked for additional
information from Hennepin County and we are in the process of getting
the material ready for presentation.
Please be assured that Hennepin County is desirous of proceeding with
this project and requests that the application be considered active.
I will have additional information for your consideration by March 15,
1991.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Janet Leick
Director
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HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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February 20, 1991
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Ellen Monical
4870 Trenton Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Ms. Monical:
Mayor Bergman has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and
comment. In your note you state that your primary concern deals with
pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Schmidt Lake Road.
Recently the City Council asked the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
to consider whether or not a trail should be installed along Schmidt Lake
Road. The Commission discussed this subject at their February 14 meeting.
At the conclusion of that public meeting, the Commission voted unanimously to
recommend to the City Council that a Class I trail be placed on either the
north or south side of Schmidt Lake Road as part of the City's comprehensive
trail system plan. This recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council
in the future. If the Council concurs with this recommendation and the
comprehensive plan is amended to include a trail on Schmidt Lake Road, the
issue of timing will still be of importance to everyone.
Limited financing makes it important for the Park Commission and City Council
to annually establish priorities for new trails as part of our capital
improvements program. Any proposed trail along Schmidt Lake Road will have
to be considered along with all the other proposed trail segments throughout
the community.
I would encourage you and your neighbors to continue to communicate by
writing, or other means with both the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
and the City Council to keep them aware of your interest in this project.
Some of the other subjects addressed in your feedback form have been sent to
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, for his comments. I'm sure he will be
communicating with you in the near future.
Thank you for taking the time to attend this town meeting. If I may be of
further assistance to you, please feel free to call me at 550-5131.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank
Parks and Recreation Director
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Park Commission s
Public Works Director
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does
not appear on the Town Meeting agenda to which you would like the
City to respond and/or investigate. if you provide your name,
address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and
findings with respect to your concern.
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February 28, 1991
TO: Mayor/Council/Manager
FROM: [;;ounci1member Vasi1i.o��
SUN; Future Meeting Dates
Duce to recent changes in city c,nUnci l meeting dates T have:.,
rescheduled my WOW" travel, appointments as •fullows;
April 1.0 - April 14
April Y4 April 31.1
r re madede according to the schedule provided by
Previous plans were year but I felt that it was important to
the manager late last y•e
schedules where �iussihle to facilitate city business•
changee hawPver} are ftixed due to client
The dates shown abovep
considerations and air fare restrictions
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THE VRSILIOU GROUP TEL No.612-475-0626 i°lar 11+•V11 1 .-„` -kCt
February 28, 1991
TO: Jin, Will ie/Eric Blank
FROM: Counci.lmember Vasiliou
SUBJ: Minnetonka Adapt -a -Park
Attached is a newspaper story about a marvelous opportunity the
city of Minnetonka has implemented that does a number of things:
it'e a positive interaction among city, schools and the public;
it's an opportunity to save money and it's also an opportunity to
educate the young people (and others) about their responsibility
and the role they can play in being a responsible citizen and
keeping costs down,
one of the youth athletic associations earns approximately
$20,000 for their organization by delivering phone books. They
delivered the books to our office and it was a eight to see.
Dads, sons and other interested parties. (I happen to have been
talking on the phone witil Jirr, Willis when Peter Pflaum walked in
with our new phone books!) These young folks work every weekend
for approximately one month to deliver the phone books.
Minnetonka seems to have such innovative ideas that serve so many
purposes, not the least of which is to put a positive foot.
forward and develop a sense of community.
I have asked about a park program such as the one described here
and, if I recall. correctly, there has been a question of
liability arid other concerns that have stood in the way of doing
sorr,ething really neat like this. Could we look at this again
especially in light of budget considerations'!
Thanks.
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THE VRSILIUU GRUUP TEL NO.b12-4(!:)-Ub20
February 20, 1991
Memo to: Mayor/Council, Manager
From: Couricilmember Vasiliou
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1. Attached is a cliPPing from the 'Twin West newsletter that
highlights a customer service eemirlar series, The fee for
entire series isOnly l$ 0 at t�u�dget00 wichlhearin certa1timely �esMightr,beY,e
$2,000 est, we weg
worth looking in to.
2. The second article is from the SEH newsletter and it talks
&bout federakr'irprtrisialfunds
for
library
funds,
If
we haven't looked readylthinkweneedto.
3. Neil Grewe from Highway J5 Amoco contacted me to offer
recycling services of Plastic oil, containers. 1 Put him in
contact with Dick Pouliot and, &6 1 understand it, we already
offer these services and city brochures are being updated to
include this information.
THE VRSILIOU GROUP IEL NO.b12-4(b-U0Lb III dt . ltyl 114•idV I
Customer
Seminars
ustonier service has been a
buzz word for the last few
years, yet many businesses
are still struggling with empowering
their employees to develop and use
good customer service techniqueS.
This series will give the individuals
in your firm an overview 0f
techniques when relating to
customers face -to -fare, speaking
with custorne" over the phone, and
assessing where they fit into the
organization as it relates to customer
service. The seminars, presented on
Wednesday, March 6, March 13 and
March 20 will be held from 7:30 -
9:30 a.m. at the Ambassador 110101,
5225 Wayi.ata Blvd., St. Louis Park.
Dianne Michels, an Instructor
for Hennepin Technical Collegc will
kick off the series on March 6 with
her topic, Customer Service: Face to
}ace. She will discuss strategies to
providing effective customer service
when dealing with someone face to
face,
Doris Lemke, U. S. West
Conununications, will speak on the
topic, Telephone Courtesy
Techniques on March 13. Doris has
years of experience in teaching how
effective telephone techniques can
make or break your business.
Bill Waiter, Marketing Futures,
will complete the series with the
topic, Individual Growth Through
Customer Service on March 20. Bill
will bring the series tOgc-her by
helping the individuals determine
their customer service role within
the organization while developing
their own individual skills.
Dianne Michels
IMris Lemke
Bill W::1for
The fee for the is $12
each or $30 for the entire series
(TwinWest members only). The fee
for non-members is $15 each and
they are not eligible for the series
rate. To make a reservation, use the
Reserve A Space form on page 6.
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Federal fends call be
used for nen,
Construe.tion or for
remodeling
TEL No.b12-4(t)—U1020 ridgy `91
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Federal grants provide funds for library projecs
Federal funds are available for
communities to assist in expanding,
remodclinj;, upgrading, or constructing new
public libraries.
The Library Services and Construction
Act (t.SCA) makes funds available fora
variety of project%. Eligible projects include
new building construction, acquisition or
remodeling of an existing structure for
library uses, remodeling or expansion of an
existing library, prcviding handicap
accessibility, and energy conservation.
The State of Minnesota, through the
Department of Education, administers the
federal funds for these improvement
projects. LSCA funds can be applied up to 33
percent of an eligible project's total cost. The
maximum l -SCA grant is $200,000.
Regional public library systems or a city
or county participating in it regional public
library system arc eligible for grants.
The application is a two-step process witll
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a letter of intent due October 1st and the
grant application duc January 2. Grant funds
are awarded in March. The applications are
evaluated by a five -member construction -
grant review conunittet on the basis of 110CLI
for the proposed project and level and
quality of planning a conlmtmity puts into
the application.
Central to the success of the application is
the Library Building Program. The building
Program serves as a guide to the project's
architect. It contains an introductory
statement, history and description of
c.xisting library services; requirements for
the nc%v, expanded or renovated librar)•; a
statement summarizing needs and library
goals and how the project will meet those
reeds and goals.
The Building Program portion of the
application requires detail and must
demonstrate how the proposed project meets
the application criteria.
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CITY OF
PLYMOUThF
February 28, 1991
Mr. David Smith
14899 45th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear David:
Thank you for calling to discuss your suggestions for budget
cui;s, specifically the mowing schedule at 'Turtle Lake park and
others. I am pleased to hear that you and others believe that
the mowing schedule should be reduced. (I was, however, amazed
to hear that we have "6 guys mowing that little area when there's
hardly any growth from the last mowing.")
As I told you on the phone i, too, support cutting back on
maintenance before cutting back or eliminating programs.
By copy of this letter I will share your thoughts with the Mayor
and Council along with the City Manager. I would also invite you
to follow the budget cutting updates.
Sincerely,
Ab(1�
Maria Vasiliou
Councilmember
cc: Mayor/Council
Manager
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