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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 8, 1991
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1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY:
FEBRUARY 11 7:00 P.M. Town Meeting - Area 4
City Council Chambers
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FEBRUARY 25 6:30 P.M. Plymouth Forum
7:00 P.M. Special Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, February 13, City
Council chambers. The Planning Commission Forum will
begin at 6:45 p.m., with the regular Planning Commission
meeting following at 7:00 p.m. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. PRAC -- Thursday, February 14, 7:00 p.m. The Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the City
Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3)
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February 8, 1991
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4. BOARD OF ZONING -- The February 12 Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals meeting has been cancelled.
5. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE -- Friday, February 15, 9:30
A.M. The Council Special Assessment Committee will meet
in the Engineering conference room.
6. FINANCIAL TASK FORCE -- Saturday, February 9, 9:00 a.m.
The Financial Task Force will meet in the City Council
conference room.
7. TARGET GREATLAND TOUR -- The Target Greatland tour has
been confirmed for 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 26. We can
carpool from City Center if Councilmembers would like.
We will leave City Center at 9:15 a.m. For those who
drive, the Apple Valley Target Greatland is located at
15150 Cedar Avenue South. To get there, take I-494 south
and east to Cedar. Take Cedar south to County Road 42.
The store will be on the south side of County 42 at
Cedar. We will meet George Hite at 10 a.m. in the
reception area of the employee entrance located midway
between the public entrances.
MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for February and
March are attached. (M-8)
9. PRISM ANNUAL DINNER -- Thursday, February 21. The
Council has been invited to attend the People Responding
in Social Ministry (PRISM) annual dinner to be held at
the Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 3100 North
Lilac Drive, Golden Valley. A copy of the invitation is
attached. Councilmembers planning to attend, should
contact Laurie by February 12. (M-9)
10. CAREER CARNIVAL -- February 25, Armstrong High School.
The Brooklyn Center, Osseo, and Robbinsdale School
Districts are hosting a career carnival for students.
The event includes a "reception for honored guests" from
6:15 to 6:45 p.m. The Mayor and Council have been
invited to attend the reception. A copy of the
invitation is attached. (M-10)
11. CHASKA COMMUNITY CENTER -- Chaska Mayor, Robert Roepke,
has extended an invitation for three city representatives
to attend a "Good Neighbor Luncheon" as part of their
grant opening week of their Community Center. Mr.
Roepke's letter and invitation are attached. (M-11)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 8, 1991
Page 3
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. PETITIONS RECEIVED -- On Wednesday, February 6, the City
received additional League of Plymouth Voters petitions
containing 55 signatures.
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - CARLSON COMPANIES,
INC.-- During the past couple of weeks, I have had
conversations with Dean Riesen of Carlson Companies, and
Bruce Batterson of the law firm, Faegre & Benson,
regarding the possible relocation of a company owned by
Carlson Companies to Minnesota.
It is proposed that the Carlson Companies would acquire
the former CVN building for the relocated operations.
The company is seeking a grant through the Department of
Trade and Economic Development, which would assist them
in recovering some of the costs to be incurred in moving
the jobs to Minnesota.
I have been working with Mr. Batterson to develop an
application to the department on behalf of Carlson.
Additional details on this matter should be available
within one to two weeks. No city funds are involved.
The Council will recall that CVN recently relocated their
operations to another state, resulting in the lost of
about 3,000 jobs.
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM - FEBRUARY 25 -- Frank has talked to two
Plymouth residents who may be in attendance at the
February 25 Plymouth Forum on two separate issues.
- County Road 6 Bike Path - Mary Ellen Kochevar wrote a
letter to the Mayor and City Council on January 3,
1991, which was contained in the January 11 Council
Information Memorandum. I have been in contact with
Ms. Kochevar, who indicates that her letter was
intended to serve as an appeal to the City's decision
to complete a bike path between Juneau and Fernbrook
Lane on County Road 6. I am attaching for Council
information, the background materials associated with
this decision.
The Council's purpose in completing this trail segment
was to ensure that bikers and pedestrians would have a
safe, contiguous path to use from Highway 101,
easterly along County Road 6 to Fernbrook Lane, where
the path turns northerly. Without this trail segment,
bikers and pedestrians would be forced to use County
Road 6, which is simply not acceptable from a traffic
and pedestrian safety point of view.
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I have advised Ms. Kochevar that the most appropriate
step would be to address the City Council at their
forum to informally determine whether the Council has
any desire to reconsider its original action. (I -3a)
- Plymouth Gun Club -- In a telephone call, Mr. Bruce
Gelman, 5305 Dunkirk Lane, expressed concern about the
operation of the Plymouth Gun Club adjacent to
residences. Mr. Gelman just moved into the above
address. He indicates that while he knew that the gun
club was in operation before he bought, he purchased
this home because it was underpriced and because he
intends to "put the gun club out of operation."
In 1986, Public Safety Director Carlquist and Frank
Boyles held meetings with gun club and neighborhood
representatives. The attached memorandum, dated
November 6, 1986, represents the agreements which we
reached in an attempt to preserve the rights both of
the gun club and the adjacent residences. We have not
received telephone calls to the effect that this
agreement has been violated by the gun club. I have
asked that Dick Carlquist assemble information about
the nature and numbers of calls they have received on
this topic. I have invited Mr. Gelman to the Plymouth
Forum to address the Council on this issue. (I -3b)
4. _LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - REPORT ON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL
DESEGREGATION AND INTEGRATION -- The Council of
Metropolitan Area Leagues of Women Voters has just
distributed a copy of their report on desegregation and
integration in our metropolitan area schools. The report
deals with those school districts which immediately abut
Minneapolis and St. Paul. In the case of Plymouth, this
involves both the Robbinsdale and Hopkins School
Districts. Attached is one page from the report,
highlighting their conclusions. A copy of the full
report is in my office if you would like to review it.
(I-4)
5. WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT - SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY TASK
FORCE -- Eric Blank attended the first meeting of the
task force last Monday evening. Attached are information
sheets which were distributed at the meeting to those
participating. The sheets indicate the rooms available
for various educational purposes at the Wayzata West and
Wayzata East Junior High Schools, as well as the Wayzata
Senior High School. Also noted are suggested guidelines
for the use in planning new, or upgrading existing
facilities. Our primary interest at this juncture is to
gain a better understanding of the perceived needs of the
district, particularly as they relate to extra curricular
activities (e.g., ballfields, and other recreational
facilities). It appears that the district is looking for
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February 8, 1991
Page 5
the new secondary or high school to be located in the
general vicinity of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 9. (I-
5)
6. FERNDALE ROAD - PRESENTATION BY WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS -- At the Plymouth Forum, three high
school students presented information to the City
regarding their desire that Ferndale Road, south of
County Road 6 to Wayzata Boulevard should be improved.
They have now sent us additional information which was
not available at that meeting. It is enclosed for your
information, as is my acknowledgment letter. (I-6)
7. LOBBYING WITH CITY LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES -- At the
February 4 Council meeting, Councilmembers requested
information which would assist them in undertaking
lobbying with City legislative representatives. Attached
is a listing of the City's current representatives, both
in the House and Senate, including their addresses and
phone numbers. I have also included a legislative
preview from the February League of Minnesota Cities
magazine.
The articles include a summary of the issues facing the
Legislature this session; a summary of the League of
Minnesota Cities policy adoption process; guidelines for
"How to Improve Your Lobbying" and a number of graphics
which City Councilmembers may find both interesting and
useful in their lobbying efforts. The Council should
determine specific areas for lobbying concentration.
With that information I can monitor the progress of
legislation on salient topics, and advise Councilmembers
when it would be appropriate to contact legislators or to
testify at legislative hearings. (I-7)
8. MLC CITIES - POPULATION CHANGES -- Attached is chart I
prepared comparing MLC cities' population
increases/decreases since the 1980 census. (I-8)
9. MEETING WITH NORTHWEST TRAILS SNOWMOBILE CLUB -- On
February 5, Dick Carlquist met with members of the
Northwest Trails Snowmobile Club to review snowmobile
complaints received this winter. Dick's report on the
meeting is attached. (I-9)
10. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION REPORT -- Attached is a report from
Laurie Rauenhorst on the Employee Suggestion Program.
The report describes 39 employee suggestions received
during 1990. (I-10)
11. MINUTES•
a. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission,
December 13, 1990. (I-11)
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February 8, 1991
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12. TOWN MEETING RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS -- Staff responses
to resident feedback forms from the January 22 Town
Meeting are attached. (I-12)
13. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- The status report on Hennepin
County's application for a Waste Transfer Station is
attached. (I-13)
14. BOND NEWSLETTER -- A copy of the Ehlers and Associates,
Inc. bond newsletter is attached for the Council's
information.
15. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following
correspondence on Plymouth employees:
a. Letter from Lynn Dunlap, IDEA Coordinator, Wayzata
West Junior High School, to Bill Hanvik. (I -15a)
b. Note of appreciation from Ann Vermeer, to Community
Service Officer Phil Sykes. (I -15b)
16. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter responding to John Herman, Attorney, Leonard,
Street & Deinard, from City Manager, on the Cost
Impact Study methodology and assumptions. (I -16a)
b. Letter from Pat Katzmarek, Mission Areas Association,
to Shawn Huckleby, Housing & Urban Development, on the
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development grant
award to Union City Mission. Also attached is a memo
from Blair Tremere. (I -16b)
c. Letter from Fred Lips, 14405 38th Avenue North, to
Mayor and City Council, regarding a community center.
(I -16c)
d. Letter from Jim Graham, Senior Planner, Hennepin
County Office of Planning and Development, responding
to Barbara Conrad, Senate Independent -Republican
Research, on her inquiry into the rehabilitation loan
for Kurt Homan. (I -16d)
e. Letter from Marvin Black, 18610 34th Avenue North, to
Blair Tremere, regarding concerns over light emissions
from Len Busch Roses. (I -16e)
f. Copy of thank you note to Plymouth Dial -A -Ride from
students at Greenwood School. (I -16f)
g. Letter to Eric Blank, from the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council and Robbinsdale Schools,
inviting Eric to participate on planning committee for
a "community visioning process." (I -16g)
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February 8, 1991
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h. Letter from Alex Marquette, 520 Ranchview Lane, to
Mayor Bergman, concerning City snowplowing procedures.
(I -16h)
i. Letter from Wolgang Ebert, 3930 Yorktown Lane, to City
Manager, regarding the property for sale between
Nathan and Lancaster Lanes on the east side of
Medicine Lake. A copy of my response to Mr. Ebert is
also attached. (I -16i)
j. Copy of letter signed by the City Council to William
Brown, Postmaster - Minneapolis, on the naming of
Plymouth postal stations. (I -16j)
k. Letter from Marie Olson, 18130 Highway 55, to City
Manager, commenting on business zoning regulations.
(I -16k)
1. Memorandum from Bob Zitur to City Manager, forwarding
his prioritized list of trails/sidewalks within the
City. (I-161)
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, February 13, 1991
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3.* CONSENT AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 P.M.
1/16/91 & 1/30/91
A. Martin and Andrea Campion. Conditional Use Permit for a Home
Occupation to operate a beauty salon located at 4215 Revere Lane
(91002)
B. Greenland Investment Company (Midwest Brick). Conditional Use
Permit for a 12,000 square foot wholesale showroom area, for home
construction products, in an existing warehouse building located at
5205 Highway 169 (91004)
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Great Midwest Construction Co. Site Plan and Conditional Use
Permit for a 50 Unit Multi -Family development and Variance for
setbacks located at the southwest corner of Pilgrim Lane and
Lancaster Lane (90104)
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Ryan Construction Company. Reconsideration of Amendment to the
Master Sign Plan for "Waterford Park Plaza" as directed by the City
Council (90078)
B. 1991 Meeting Dates Calendar
C. Continued Discussion of Planned Unit Development Options
D. Zoning Standards for Nurseries and Greenhouses in Urban Zoning
Districts
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
February 14, 1991, 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. 1991 rental policy and fee schedule
b. Parkers Lake rink lights
5. Unfinished Business
a. Special facilities - continue discussion
b. Annual report - adopt
c. Playfield project update
d.
6. New Business
a. Comprehensive plan review - public hearing - Schmidt Lake Road trail
b. Review land acquisition needs
c. 1991 CIP projects - review for action
d. Public safety building expansion - review possible effect on amphi-
theatre
e. Parkers Lake Pavilion rental policy and fee schedule
f. Review park closing times
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next regular PRAC meeting - March 14
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Suggested donation is $8.50 per person.
Please send your donation with
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You are cordially invited to
PRISM's Annual Dinner.
Thursday, February 21,1991
Valley Community Presbyterian Church
3100 North Lilac Drive
in Golden Valley
Social Hour 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Program 7:15 pm
Keynote Speaker:
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CAREER CARNIVAL INFORMATION
• Brooklyn Center, Osseo and Robbinsdale School Districts are hosting a career exploration
event for students and parents on February 25, 1991 at Armstrong High School.
5:30 p.m. Professional Association Booths
6:45 p.m. Auditorium entertainment
7:00 p.m. Keynote Address, Dr. James Benson, president Dunwoody Institute
7:40 p.m. Career presentations
9:oo p.m. Door prizes
• Please come and see this career and work readiness event. Our goal is 1,000 participants for the event
so come and join in the excitement.
Honored Guest
• You're invited to attend a reception for honored guests on February
25 from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Armstrong faculty lounge.
• Superintendent Linda Powell, Robbinsdale Area Schools, will make
brief, formal comments to honored guests at 6:30 p.m.
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February 7, 1991
Dear City Representative:
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The City of Chaska has recently completed construction of its Community
Center. We are extremely proud of this building and how it will
contribute to Chaska's strong sense of community.
In honor of our surrounding communities and potential users of the
facility we have scheduled a "Good Neighbor Luncheon" as part of our grand
opening week. Also, we have invited area communities who have expressed
an interest in building similar facilities. This gathering has been
scheduled for Friday, February 22nd in conjunction with a performing arts
day emphasis.
Tours of the Community Center, a brief presentation, questions and answers
with lunch will be provided.
We are inviting up to 3 representatives from your governmental unit who
may be Councilmembers, City staff or Commissioners. Please R.S.V.P. to
Kathy Skinner at the Chaska Park, Recreation and Art Department at
448-5633 by February 15th.
We look forward to meeting you on the 22nd.
Sincerely,
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Mayor, City of Chaska
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Memberships
Annual Membership
Annual Memberships are available for individuals
and families, residents and non residents. Aresident
is anyone who lives within the Chaska city limits.
Memberships are valid 12 months fom the date of
purchase. Community Center memberships provide
you with free open skating, free open swimming
and water slide, free open gym, 50% reduction in
racquetball and walleyball court rates, free use of
jogging track, strength training and cardio vascular
equipment and reduced towel rental rates.
All annual memberships purchased in 1990 will be
effective through December 1991 at the regular 12
month rate. Applicants will be mailed an information
packet as soon as payment is received.
Corporate Membership
Coporate, industry and business are encouraged to
utilize the Chaska Community Center.
Companys may purchase individual or family
memberships for their employees. All full time
employees are offered residents rates wilth discounts
available for purchase of 10 or more. Departmental
staff are available to visit your place of work to
make a Community Center presentation and to
answer questions.
A grand brochure outlining specific programming
of open hours at the water, gym, daycare and other
areas of the Community Center will be available in
December.
Classes for dance, gymnastics, exercise, swim lessons,
crafts, arts, raquetball, and much more will be
available.
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TO: The Mayor & City Councilmembers
ATTENTION: Bob Zitur
Regarding: The Proposed Bike Path on County Road 6 from Juneau
Lane to Fernbrook Lane
Dear Mr. z i tur• ,
My husband and I and several of our County Road 6 neighbors
attended the Planning Commission Meeting on October 30 to discuss the
possibility of a path in front of our houses to go to Fernbrook Lane
and to a. tunnel?? under the Freeway to nowhere? We have had
construction in front of our houses for the past 2 years now and have
at least one year to completion of the widening of County Road 6 to
four lanes. We all had very strong objections to the Path ---not the
least of which was the danger of the curve. Two of the neighbors have
driveways at an angle to the road and have a. hard time getting out of
their driveways now --let alone when bikers or walkers are going by the
house. We have a. large cottonwood tree in front of our house that the
city saved from destruction but will it withstand Paving =_.o close to
it or is the city planning on coming into what's left of our yard? We
all had objections, which we voiced, loud and clear.
The Planning Commission listened and was very sympathetic, but
they had already made up their minds before we even got there, which
seems to be the way things are done in our fair- city. We knew that
they would decide that the walking -bike traffic should have what the
city thinks they want. We have 1 i ved here for 21 years ( some of our
neighbors have been here ever, longer) and we know what happens around
our area. We are aware of the fact that very 1 i t tl e traffic goes by
our homes on foot or on bikes. but so what? We have had many
dealing_ with THE CITY and we all know that they do what they want!
where they want and when they want. The reason that was given
in favor of the bike path was that the CITY will be building a.
tunnel under the freeway (494) to connect the paths. The cost will
probably exceed $1,000,000.00. Is this necessary?
After the last two council meetings, I'm afraid that our wishes
will be falling on deaf ears. THE HOMEOWNERS ON COUNTY ROAD 6 FROM
JUNEAU LANE TO FERNBROOK LANE DO NOT WANT PLYMOUTH TO SPEND MONEY ON A
BIKE PATH THAT WILL NOT BE USED DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC:.
Sincerely A our s-,
Mary EAen Kochevar
C.C. Mayor Kim Bergman
Council member Maria. 4'a=_• i 1 ou
Councilmember Lloyd Ricker.
Counc i 1 member Carole He l l iwe l lr y, !
Parks &Rec--Eric Blank elm
Feed Moore
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CITY OF PL)24=
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on 19th day of
November , 1990 . The following meq--rs were
present: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell Ricker, and Zitur
The following members were absent: Counci member Vasiliou
Mayor Bergman introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 90- 768
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAIL BETWEEN FERNBROOK AND JUNEAU LANE ON
COUNTY ROAD 6
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Trail Plan calls for the installation of
trail along County Road 6 between Juneau Lane and Fernbrook Lane, and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission has reviewed and
recommended this trail be installed, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation
concurs with this recommendation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that staff is directed to proceed with the plans for the
installation of trail on the south side of County Road 6 between Fernbrook
Lane and Juneau Lane, and further, that any costs associated with this will be
charged to the Park Dedication account 218-218.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Ricker , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker,
and Zitur
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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(Excerpt from Council Minutes of 11-19-90)
Director Blank reported that in accordance with
City Council direction, the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission had reviewed the proposal for
a trail on County Road 6 between Juneau and
Fernbrook Lanes. A hearing was held and several
members of the public were present. The Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission concluded that the
trail is needed for safety reasons and therefore
recommends the inclusion of the trail in the
County Road 6 improvement project.
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TRAIL ALONG C.R.6
FROM I-494 TO
JUNEAU LANE
Item 7-J
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by RESOLUTION 90-768
Councilmember Ricker to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90- APPROVING INSTALL.
768, APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAIL BETWEEN OF TRAIL ON C.R. 6
FERNBROOK AND JUNEAU LANE ON COUNTY ROAD 6. Item 7-J
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 13, 1990, for City Council Meeting of November 19
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: TRAIL ON COUNTY ROAD 6 BETWEEN JUNEAU AND FERNBROOK LANE -
RECOMMENDATION FROM PRAC
1. BACKGROUND: The City Council sent this issue to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission for the purpose of the Commission holding a public
information meeting. The Commission discussed this item at meetings on
October 25 and again on November 8. The Commission voted unanimously to
recommend that the trail between Juneau and Fernbrook Lane be installed on
the south side of County Road 6, primarily due to safety considerations.
A copy of the minutes on this item is attached for your review.
The Director of Public Works, Fred Moore, and I both concur with this
recommendation, again, because of the safety issues involved.
2, RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the City Council authorize staff to proceed
with the completion of trail between Fernbrook and Juneau Lane on the
south side of County Road 6.
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Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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CITY OF PL)ffv1J I'f-i
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on day of
19 The following members were
present:
The following members were absent:
introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAIL BETWEEN FERNBROOK AND JUNEAU LANE ON
COUNTY ROAD 6
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Trail Plan calls for the installation of
trail along County Road 6 between Juneau Lane and Fernbrook Lane, and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission has reviewed and
recommended this trail be installed, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation
concurs with this recommendation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that staff is directed to proceed with the plans for the
installation of trail on the south side of County Road 6 between Fernbrook
Lane and Juneau Lane, and further, that any costs associated with this will be
charged to the Park Dedication account 218-218.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against or abstained:
whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Council approved the list of ice rinks to be maintained during the 90-
91 winter season.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Proposed trail on County Road 6 from Fernbrook to Juneau Lane. This
item was tabled at the October meeting in order to give each
I commissioner a chance to visit the site. All commissioners present
agreed that the trail was necessary after observing the speed of
traffic on County Road 6 and witnessing pedestrians and bikers using
the road.
Henry Willegalle, 1525 Juneau Lane, stated that he did not agree with
staff on the location of this segment of trail. He thinks the people
north of County 6 will come down Niagara Lane to get to the park, and
those who choose to use Fernbrook should be routed down to the Luce
Line and then over to the park. He also explained that it is
difficult for him to envision the trail system completely in place by
just looking at it on a map, and it's hard to understand how all the
different segments will fit together in the end, when it's being
constructed in pieces. Director Blank tried to explain to Mr.
Willegalle that the trail along County 6, when it is all completed,
will start at Oakwood Elementary (on the north side of 6) and go east
to the Parkers Lake Park tunnel at Co. 6 & Niagara, where it will then
cross to the south side of 6, continue along the park boundary to
Juneau and then go on to Fernbrook. Mr. Willegalle stated that it did
not personally -matter to him where the trail is placed, but he does
feel that the residents on 6 have given up a lot of their property for
the widening of the road, and regardless of where the trail goes,
someone will be unhappy.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WAAGE TO RECOMMEND THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAIL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
COUNTY ROAD 6 BETWEEN FERNBROOK AND JUNEAU LANE AS PROPOSED IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
b. Proposal to build ice rink. Robert Fur t and Andy Benson, 462
Williams St., Exce ior, presented their oposal to the Commission to
build an in is arena on the si proposed for the community
center arena. This tem was table at the October meeting, because
these two gentlemen co dn't be p sent that evening. Director Blank
stated that this item ha been orwarded to the Financial Task Force
for their review. Mr. Be on ndicated that the proposed arena would
be Olympic size (there are Olympic size arenas in the metropolitan
area at this time), and t t he and Mr. Furst would come up with the
funds to build it, with e u erstanding that the City would buy the
building once it is cc structe and be responsible for the costs of
maintenance. They wo d operate nd manage it the first two years at
no cost to the City If the ope ting costs exceeded the revenues,
Mr. Benson and Fur would cover th le losses. If, on the other hand,
revenues exceededxp, ses, they would get those profits.
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b.
the purchase of Norma Lewi�
land needed before the City
West Medicine Lake City Park
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be constructed without acqu
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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7047 Fordstview Lane. Council authorized
is pro,�erty, which is the final piece of
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start planning the redevelopment of
are three other parcels privately
undaries of the park, but they lie on the
airy\problems at this time. The park could
firingthem, but Director Blank stated that
to 'ell, he would recommend purchasing
a. Discussion of non -reside use of la fields. This item was discussed
at the September meeting, ith repre entatives of some of the athletic
associations. Commissioned, Beachas absent that night, and because
of her involvement in the Pi-ymoutXSoccer Association, it was decided
to carry this item over to 'Octpber's meeting in order to hear her
comments. After reviewing the. inutes of the September meeting, and
conducting a survey of her o which involved calling the various
athletic associations, Carol on6.luded that charging non-resident fees
would generate only about $,500`\and would cause hard feelings. It
was the consensus of the Cc issiori,to continue with the status quo of
not charging fees to non- esident truth using Plymouth facilities at
this time.
b. 1990 Dark Droiects. Al 1990 projects e either nearing completion,
or are finished now. T e archery ra/re
in Plymouth Creek Park is
finished, the trail along est MedicAne Lake Drive is completed, work
is done at Swan Lake Park\�-with the exception of some sodding and
dormant seeding, and the trait along 46th Avenue is done.
Commissioner Rosen wondered if�}the City had ever held ribbon cutting
or grand opening ceremonies for'neighborhood park projects. Director
Blank stated that grand openings"\have been held at Parkers Lake City
Park and when the six ayfie ds were built in 1980. The
commissioners agreed that it migh be nice to have some sort of
informal ceremony in the ring for wan Lake Park. Staff will look
into it.
C. S ecial facilities-com ehensive fan -continue discussion. Director
Blank distributed inform ion on"the Winona city pool's construction
cost and operating budget. This was Winona's first summer with its
new aquatic facility, which I erated income of $90,000 plus. If they
had charged a separate fee Deride the waterslide, they estimate they
would have received an ad itioritJ $30,000 in revenue. Director Blank
also discussed the Cryst pool, \hich had revenue of about $50,000 in
1989. With the addit' n of two � terslides in 1990, they generated
income of $117,000. ��
6. NEW BUSINESS
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Director Blank explained that this item was referred to PRAC by the
City Council, who requested that PRAC hold a public information
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meeting on it. The Comprehensive Park and Trail plan proposes that
this segment of trail be constructed, and it is staff's feeling that
the trail is necessary because of the widening of County Road 6, and
due to the fact that an off-road trail will be constructed on the
north side of 6 all the way from Co. Rd. 101 to Niagara, at which
point it will cross to the south side of Co. 6 and continue west to
Juneau. By extending the trail a few more blocks east, it will tie
into the trail coming south along Fernbrook, which will eventually
extend all the way to the Luce Line. This will provide pedestrians,
bikers and joggers safe access to Parkers Lake Park and other points
west, as well as giving them a continuous path around Parkers Lake.
Mary Kochevar, 14603 County Road 6, wonders why it is necessary to
have a trail between Fernbrook and Juneau. It is her opinion that no
one will use it, because she doesn't feel it will be safe. She also
wanted to know where the people would come from that would be using
this trail. She stated that no one lives east of Fernbrook and that
its all industrial. Staff responded that trail users could come from
the north side of Co. Rd. 6, and proceed east along 6 to the park.
She further stated that she and her husband have given up enough
property already to the county and city for the widening of 6, and she
doesn't feel its fair to ask them to give up more. They have already
lost 30 feet to the county and 15 to the city, and now they recently
learned that the survey done in 1907 was incorrect, and they're going
to have to give up another 27 feet. They would also lose a large
cottonwood tree in their front yard if the trail goes through.
Ken Neutgens, 14407 County Road 6, stated that he doesn't want the
trail either. He feels it would be unsafe for him and his family when
they want to leave their driveway, because of the incline and
visibility. He also commented on the incorrect survey and how he has
been paying taxes on this property, and now that this additional land
actually belongs to the City, he wants to be reimbursed for those
taxes. He believes he has given up enough land as it is. He also
doesn't think anyone will use the trail, because he never sees anyone
walking on 6, especially with the widening of the road to four lanes,
cars travel at speeds of 50-55 miles per hour now.
LeRoy Reinke, 14411 County Road 6, feels that the widening of 6 made
for an unsafe condition where his driveway meets the street. He feels
that the apron to his driveway slopes up too much, which makes it very
difficult to back out of his driveway and see the traffic on 6. He
feels that giving up another eight feet for the trail will make this
situation even worse. He feels that the trail would have to be
crowned where it crosses his property, and he doesn't think that's
very safe. He requested that the City put up a privacy fence along
people's property if the trail is approved.
Henry Willegalle, 1525 Juneau Lane, commented that he doesn't believe
the City plans very well when it designs some of its projects. He
claims that most pedestrians and bikers come down Juneau Lane, and why
didn't the City block Juneau off where it meets 6, rather than
blocking Glacier at 6? He feels that the traffic on 6 moves way too
fast and that the City should conduct a speed study along the stretch
where the trail is proposed.
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Terry Groetken, 14530 15th Ave N, asked PRAC
would be off-road if it is rerouted down
Avenue. Staff responded that it would only
like it is now.
and staff if the trail
Juneau, and along 15th
be a signed trail, just
Dave Anderson, 1555 Juneau Lane, suggested that staff check on the
number of people using Juneau Lane as the means for getting to the
Luce Line. He claims that on any nice Saturday or Sunday afternoon in
the summer, he sees 200 or more people walking, biking, or
rollerblading down the street in front of his house. He's fed up with
how people treat his property, when they pass by on their way to and
from Lions Park or the Luce Line. Dogs defacate on his lawn, some dog
owners use his driveway as a place for teaching their dog to retrieve,
and he's tired of not having any privacy. He's grateful for the
privacy fence on the north side of his lot, but isn't very pleased
with the idea of pedestrian traffic being permanently rerouted down
Juneau.
A resident in the audience with a suggestion for getting people to the
Luce Line in a safe manner would be to continue the trail down
Fernbrook Lane all the way to the Luce Line. Commissioner Rosen
wondered how that would solve the problem of going west on 6 if you're
coming from the north, such as the residents living in Reths First
Addition or those living in Cimarron East. How do these people get to
Parkers Lake? Staff member Fred Moore responded that most of these
residents would come down Fernbrook, if they live on the east edge of
Raths and Cimarron East, and the others would likely go west on 21st
and then south on Niagara. Another possibility at some future point
would be to go north on Fernbrook, west on 25th all the way to Niagara
and then south. At the present time, the trail on 25th doesn't go all
the way through.
Chair Freels asked commissioners for their comments after hearing from
the residents. Commissioner Beach stated that at this time, without
having visited the site, she was against the trail on 6 based on what
these residents had to say. Commissioner Waage doesn't know what the
best solution is at this time. She does believe that people will use
County 6 regardless of whether or not there is a trail, but she
believes a trail would be safer. Commissioner Rosen stated that he
sympathized with the residents, but feels a trail will be necessary at
some point, even if it is 'delayed for now. Commissioner Hanson
reviewed what the concerns of the residents were: they feel the trail
is an invasion of their privacy and property, they believe they've
given up enough land already, they want to be reimbursed for the taxes
and special assessments they have paid over the years on land they
recently learned is not really theirs, and they have safety concerns.
Commissioner Hanson agreed with their concerns and stated that if the
trail is approved, she wants staff to work them individually to
alleviate some of these concerns. She also believes they should be
reimbursed for the taxes and special assessments they've paid on land
that isn't theirs. Commissioner Anderson feels that the trail will
eventually be constructed on 6, and that until it is, people will walk
on the street or on private lawns.
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Another resident in attendance commented that when she goes for
walk, she chooses the most scenic route, which tends to be the back c
side streets. She would never choose to walk on a busy road lik,
County 6 and can't imagine that others would either. Some
commissioners commented that people tend to take the shortest distance
between two points, and if their objective is to get to Parkers Lake
Park from the east, they will walk on 6.
Chair Freels suggested that this item be tabled until the November
meeting to give PRAC time to visit the site. He did not have a chance
to look at the situation prior to the meeting, nor did other members
of PRAC.
Ken Neutgens said if the trail is constructed, he will not tolerate
the snow being shoved into his yard during the winter. Mary Kochevar
stated that PRAC doesn't live there 24 hours a day, and they don't
understand how emotional this issue is.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
HANSON TO PUT THE TRAIL ALONG CO. 6 AS SHOWN IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
Discussion continued on whether it was possible to save the tree in
the Kochevar's yard. Staff member Fred Moore didn't think so. If
fencing or shrubbery is planted as a buffer between the trail and
residents' homes, the Park Department would have to fund it. The
trail would not go in until next spring.
A roll call vote was taken. Commissioners Anderson, Beach, Waage and
Freels voted nay. Commissioners Rosen and Hanson voted aye.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAIR FREELS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WAAGE
TO TABLE THIS ISSUE UNTIL NOVEMBER AND TO HAVE STAFF PROVIDE AS MUCH
IFORMAT10N AS POSSIBLE TO PRAC ON TRAFFIC SPEED ON CO. 6 AND
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD USE TRAIL. IT WAS FURTHER
RECOMMENDED THAT PRAC VISIT THE SITE BEFORE THE NOVEMBER MEETING.
The motion to table carried with five ayes. Commissioner Hanson voted
nay.
b. Request to buy land Co. Rds. 1 6 24 Crai Scherber). Mr.
Scherber has 87 acres o and at t s intersection that he would like
the city to buy for play 'eld as an alternative to a site north of
Highway 55. He presented t is p oposal to the City Council and they
referred it to PRAC. Direc r Blank stated he feels it is in the
City's best interest to stick o a site north of Highway 55 as shown
in the Comprehensive Plan, whi `his located at Old 9 and Dunkirk Lane,
and is currently being cons'dered by Wayzata School District as a
secondary school location. r. Scherber explained that the advantage
to buying his property is that it is available now, and he is a
willing seller. Commission r Rosen coVnented that he is in agreement
with Director Blank that a ite is neede north of Highway 55.
Meeting �,• +
,enting A.O. Poppelaars, presented a revised A.O. ;'oppelaars
.,ration and grading plans for the proposed plat Ponderosa Woods
,ods resulting in a 40 percent reduction in the Preliminary Plat
plat disturbed by mass grading (excluding street Item 9-F
Struve stated that as directed by the Council, they
,cot lines to reduce the number of lots that require
.s.
,r Schneider asked why there is no proposal for retaining
.113 along Kirkwood on the west side to maintain the existing
grade. He also questioned the style of house on various lots
per the plans. Extensive discussion ensued.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk to remand the item to the
developer for redesign with more consideration given to tree
preservation.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION
was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by Councilmember
RESOLUTION NO. 89-183
Zitur,
to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-183 APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
A.J. POPPELAARS
FOR A.O.
POPPELAARS FOR PONDEROSA WOODS (88139), with two
APPROVING PRELIMINARY
additional conditionst 16) There shall be a trail between Lots
PLAT FOR PONDEROSA
S and
6 and it shall be per City standards, and further, the
WOODS (88139)
garage
side of the houses must face the trail, rather than the
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living
area of the home; and, 17) Retaining walls be added on
Road 6. The preliminary layout has been revised to reflect five
the west side of Kirkwood Lane, specifically in front of Lots 2,
3, and
4, to accommodate the lessening of the destruction of the
wooded
areas, and common driveways and/or abutting driveways be
used to minimize tree destruction.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Director Hoore explained revisions to the preliminary layout of
Revision to Prelimi-
County Road 6 as directed by the Council. Proposed concrete
nary Layout of
medians have been shortened where possible and the curve
County Road 6
flattened at its peak adjacent to Parker& Lake to reduce
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encroachment on the private properties to the north of County
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Road 6. The preliminary layout has been revised to reflect five
foot wide sidewalk on both the north and south sides of County
Road 6 from Dunkirk Lane west to the existing sidewalk.
Protection of substantial existing trees by the use of retaining
walls will be addressed at the final plan stage.
Manager Willis stated that he had received a letter from
Councilmember Vasiliou regarding the County Road 6 project, and
she has requested that her comments be read into the record.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by
Councilmember Zitur, that Councilmember Vasiliou's
comments be
Incorporated into the minutes of the meeting.
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Motion carried, three ayes, Sisk nay.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: October 19, 1990
TO: FRAC
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FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: TRAIL ON COUNTY ROAD 6, JUNEAU LANE TO FERNBROOK LANE
The attached memorandum dated September 27, from Fred Moore to the City
Council, explains this issue with regard to the proposed trail on County Road
6 between Fernbrook and Juneau Lanes. The City's Comprehensive Park and Trail
plan contemplates this section of trail being completed. The City Council has
asked that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission hold a public
information meeting with the residents affected along this stretch of road.
There are six residential properties along this trail. I have sent the
attached letter dated October 17 to those residents advising them of the
meeting October 25.
It is my recommendation that the trail be built along County Road 6 as
proposed in the Comprehensive Plan. There will be a Class I off-road trail
all the way from Oakwood Elementary School to Juneau Lane. Due to the traffic
and speed on County Road 6, I think it is very important that this last
segment of trail be constructed. The large tree that Mr. Moore refers to in
his memo is on the corner lot of Juneau and County Road 6. I believe with
some cooperation from the resident of this lot, it would be possible to get a
trail around the tree without taking it down.
I recommend that each of you drive by this site between now and Thursday
night's meeting.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: September 27; 1990 For City Council Meeting of October 1, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: TRAIL ON COUNTY ROAD 6
I-494 TO JUNEAU LANE
At the Council meeting on October 1, 1989, the City Council approved the
preliminary plans for the reconstruction of County Road 6 between Fernbrook Lane
and County Road 101. A previous project completed the upgrading of County Road 6
between Fernbrook Lane and Xenium Lane. That project is still underway with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation completing the new interchange at I-494.
There is a transition between the two construction projects approximately midway
between Fernbrook Lane and Juneau Lane. At the completion of both projects there
will be an unconstructed segment of trail between Juneau Lane and Fernbrook Lane
along the south side of County Road 6. This trail could provide the link when
coming from the west along Parkers Lake Park to the trail going north along
Fernbrook Lane.
Construction of this trail segment would involve -the destruction of large
Cottonwood tree at the southeast corner of Juneau Lane and County Road 6. There
is not adequate road right-of-way to construct the trail on public property
without removing the tree.
An alternate route to constructing the trail at this location would be to use the
existing residential streets as the official trail route. As shown on the
attached drawing, Juneau Lane, 15th Avenue, and Glacier Lane could serve as the
route for the trail. This would be done by signs since they are residential
streets and no construction is necessary.
The construction schedule for the improvements on County Road 6 will complete the
remainder of the trail improvements by the fall of 1991. If a decision is made
to add this last remaining segment to the project, the construction would not
take place until the summer of 1991.
Although a decision does not need to be made at this time on whether to construct
this segment of trail, I am asking direction from the City Council on how to
proceed. In order to receive input from the six affected property owners, there
needs to be a public information meeting. Does the City Council want to conduct
this meeting, or do they want the staff to hold the meeting and report to the
City Council. The Council might also decide to wait until the project is
completed to determine the amount of pedestrian traffic within this area. This
segment of trail could be added at a future date.
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Dear Resident:
The City's Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan shows the
Parkers Lake Park and Juneau Lane east to Fernbrook
trail along Fernbrook Lane will eventually be extended
the Luce Line trail.
extension of trail from
Lane. The north -south
south to intersect with
Recently, the City Engineering Department asked the Council for direction on
whether or not they should proceed with the construction of this trail, or
look at an alternative alignment of routing people down Juneau Lane, across
15th Avenue and back up to County Road 6. This would be an off-road trail
consisting of signage only. The Council deferred this matter to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission to hold a public information meeting, to allow
you the opportunity to provide input on this matter. This item has been
placed on the October 25 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission agenda. The
meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Anyone wishing
to comment on this subject should appear in person before the Commission, or
send a letter to the Commission, care of City Hall.
If you have any questions regarding this subject, I can be reached at 550-
5131.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
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Councilmember Helliwell stated she would support
redeferment for five years with no additional
interest. Councilmember Zitur stated he would
like to redefer the assessments for a three year
period for more frequent review by the Council.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to refer the expired
deferred assessments that are recommended by
staff to be redeferred to the Special Assessment
Committee for recommendation.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 90-628 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, DEFERRED LEVY
10058.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 90-629 TERMINATION OF DEFERRED ASSESSMENT.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to direct the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to hold a
public informational meeting on the unconstructed
segment of trail between Juneau Lane and
Fernbrook Lane along the south side of County
Road 6 and provide a recommendation to the City
Council.
Motion carried, five a
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 90-630 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR LAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS
LAKE FOR "PARKERS LAKE NORTH 6TH ADDITION"
(90066) (MPUD 83-1).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
.1.:
RESOLUTION 90-628
ADOPTING
ASSESSMENTS,
DEFERRED LEVY
10058
Item 7-F
RESOLUTION 90-629
TERMINATION OF
DEFERRED
ASSESSMENT
Item 7-F
Trail on County
Road 6 between I-
494 and Juneau
Lane
Item 8-A
L
APPROVING FINAL
PLAT FOR PARKERS
LAKE NORTH 6TH
ADDITION (90066)
(MPUD 83-1)
Item *8-B
Regular Council Meeting
April 3, 1989
Page 91
Councilmember Vasiliou's letter indicated that after reviewing
the staff report, and while the revised layout addresses the
conditions established by the Council, she continues to have
concerns about the need at this time for this improvement. She
questioned the completeness and timeliness of the previous
safety studies conducted, and has no confidence in these
studies. She is opposed to the project.
Karen Maier, 16730 County Road 6, stated that the revised
preliminary layout is much better than the initial preliminary
proposal. Director Moore and Mr. Roscoe answered questions
relating to Ms. Haler's property. Mr. Roscoe stated that it
appears to be possible to retain the turn -around driveway. Ms.
Maier requested that the pine trees in her front yard be saved,
and asked whether the project will decrease the value of her
property. Manager Willis explained that property values for tax
purposes are based primarily on market transaction data and
there would likely be no immediate effects of the project on
property value. Director Moore stated that Ms. Maier will be
notified by Hennepin County to discuss property acquisition In
greater detail.
3.W. Bunaness, 17020 County Road 6, stated that he was disturbed
0 by the time frame of the project to which residents had to
adjust and that residents had only two days to view the revised
preliminary plan. He stated that the DNR and Corps of Engineers
are approachable and sympathetic to property owner's problems.
Mr. Bunsness stated that the timing the County Road 6 project is
wrong, plans are not detailed, and County Road 6 residents are
being ignored. He questioned the traffic projections in light
of declining birth rates and the number and width of lanes
proposed, providing an example of another project in the state
with narrower lanes. Mr. Bunsness stated there would be A
negative impact on the park, and urged the Council to vote no on
the project.
Mr. Roscoe stated the plans meet County standards for this type
of turning movement and tra!fic projections and noted similar
projects in the area.
Council.aember Zitur stated that he had received positive calls
from area residents relating to the project. Mayor Schneider
noted the growth of the City and projected increases In traffic
with the construction and opening of the County Road 6/I-494
Interchanges
ZION.
Councilmember R W.er stated that the Council must rely on the
guidance of its consultants for matters such as traffic
projections, and that the Couiicil nest consider the welfare of
'the entire City and safety of the neighborhood, not only those
abutting property owners opposed to the project. Councilmember
Ricker stated that based on those factors, the project is
absolutely necessary. PF[F i :, 4')
Regular Council Meeting
April 3, 1989
Page 92
In response to a question by Councilmember Sisk, Bruce Polaczyk,
Hennepin County, stated that the County Road 6 design is similar
to other area projects, and he noted six recent projects that
have similar traffic volumes in the area.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by
Councilmember Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-184 FINAL
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY LAYOUT, COUNTY ROAD 6 FROM FERNBROOK
LANE TO COUNTY ROAD 101, CITY PROJECT 829.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by Councilmember
Zitur, to direct staff to investigate and report back on the
lack of a trail between 1-494 and Juneau Lane and the
possibility of amending the existing contract for bridge
construction to provide for such a trail.
Motion carried, 'our ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by
Councilmember Sisk, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-185 AWARDING BID,
WELL N0. 10 AND STEEPLECHASE 71H ADDITION, WATERMAIN
IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 814.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by
Councilmember Sisk, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-186 DECLARING
ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT - STREET
LIGHTING 9TH AVENUE EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 101 AND GARLAND LANE
BETWEEN 9TH AVENUE AND :1TH AVENUE.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmembtr Zitur, seconded by
Councilmember Sisk, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-187 RECEIVING
REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT - STREET LIGHTING 9TH AVENUE EAST OF
COUNTY ROAD 101 AND GARLAND LANE BETWEEN 9TH AVENUE AND 11TH
AVENUE.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by
Councilmember Sisk, to adopt RESOLUTION 140. 89-188 ORDERING
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF
MINNESOTA LANE IN CHRISTIANSEN'S PARKER'S LAKE THIRD ADDITION.
-V Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-184
TINAL APPROVAL 0
PRELIMINARY LAYOUT,
C.R. 6 FROM FERNBROOK
LANE TO C.R. 101
PROJECT 829
Item 9-C
RESOLUTION NO. 89-185
AWARDING D D,
WELL NO. 10 AND
STEEPLECHASE 7TH ADDN.
PROJECT NO. 814
Item *9-H
RESOLUTION NO. 89-186
ACCEPTING EfIrION—Affo
ORDERING REPORT
STREET LIGHTING 9TH
AVE. EAST OF C.R. 101
AND GARLAND LANE
Item *9-I
RESOLUTION NO. 89-187
RECEIVING REPORT AND
ORDER STREET LIGHTING,
9TH AVE. EAST OF C.R.
101 AND GARI_AdD LANE
Item *9-I
RESOLUTION NO. 89-188
ORDERING PUBLIC
HEARING ON VACATION 0: -
PORTION OF HINNESOT,%
LANE
Item *9-J
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: November 6, 1986
TO: Harold Gustafson, John Fontana, Raymond Swanson, Wilfred Adams, Myron
Kuklok, Gary Reynolds, Janice Paul, Glenn Jidy
FROM:
Frank Boyles and Dick Carlquist
SUBJECT
NOVEMBER 5 MEETING TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PLYMOUTH GUN
CLUB AND NEIGHBORING RESIDENTS
On November 5, we met to discuss a number of concerns expressed by
neighbors with respect to Gun Club operations. The neighbors
concurred that since the Gun Club has re -oriented it's shooting, that
no over -spray has occurred at their households. They are pleased with
the results of these actions that were taken some three years ago.
Their concerns in this meeting are first, that the sound level
associated with each shot appears to be louder than in the past and
that they -would like Sundays reserved as a quiet time in order that
they can enjoy this day at home with their families.
Gun Club members indicated that current hours for the club are
Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., one Saturday in August, and two in
September. The Sunday hours are open to the public. All shooting
authorized by the Club is restricted to target loads only. There has
been no change in load, vegetation, location of shooting or other,.
factors which account for the increase in the loudness of each shot.
Gun Club members indicated that they must balance weekday hours as
well as offer weekend hours for their constituents. Their primary
money generator is in their open shooting on Sunday.
Neighbors and Gun Club representatives concurred on the following
points to resolve their mutual concerns:
1. In addition to it's weekday schedule, the Gun Club will substitute
Saturday shooting from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in lieu of it's
current Sunday shooting schedule.
2. The new schedule will be effective next season. Gun Club members
anticipate that two more Sunday shoots will occur this year.
3. Neighbors agreed to call the Police Department if they hear any
shooting other than on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or Saturday from 11:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
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NOVEMBER 5 MEETING TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PLYMOUTH GUN CLUB AND
NEIGHBORING RESIDENTS
Page Two
4. Plymouth officials will place an article in the Plymouth On Parade
newsletter reminding the public of shooting restrictions in the
community.
5. City representatives will put together and distribute a list of
neighborhood and Gun Club representatives present at this meeting in
order that contact can be made directly as a first effort to resolve
problems.
6. The Gun Club will distribute flyers to the neighbors in advance of
unscheduled shoots which may occur from time to time during the year.
All parties agreed that the above steps would adequately address their
concerns.
FB:dma
cc: dames G. Willis, City Manager
CINI FEB
Conclusion
The need for desegregation and integration increases as
the percentage of minority students in St. Paul and Minnea-
polis public schools becomes not just that of racially identifi-
able schools but of racially identifiable school districts.
Rather than wait for a court case, and the enormous expenses
and upheaval involved, the State of Minnesota has already
taken some proactive steps toward providing desegregation
solutions and funding for desegregation and integration. The
Minnesota Legislature, the Minnesota Department of Educa-
tion, school officials, and citizen organizations could take
further leadership in proposing and implementing fully inte-
grated schools in the metropolitan area. School superinten-
dents, when interviewed for this study in 1989, strongly sup-
ported a legislative mandate requiring districts to participate
(while allowing the programs to be voluntary for students
and parents).' Board members, superintendents, and princi-
pals from the suburban seven -county area favored state
funding to compensate for additional costs of desegregation
and voluntary participation in a metropolitan desegregation
plan .2
David S. Tatel, partner in Hogan and Hartson law firm
in Washington, D.C., praised Minnesota for already taking a
major step in the right direction and putting in place all the
elements for an effective desegregation strategy. But, he be-
lieves we must now use interdistrict remedies. In an address
to the Metropolitan Academy in St. Paul, September 27,
1990, he listed five things states should be doing to fulfill
their legal responsibility: (1) insure that intradistrict deseg-
regation responsibility is being fulfilled, (2) provide techni-
cal assistance and funding to help districts comply with stan-
dards from the state, (3) look carefully at the Milliken 11 de-
cision [which serves as a blueprint for desegregation reme-
dies: the case also found states responsible for part of deseg-
regation costs] and make sure there is enough money for
dealing with education deficiencies related to racial isolation
in segregated schools, (4) look seriously at metrowide deseg-
regation, first voluntary then mandatory, with technical as-
sistance and funding to help local school districts accom-
plish desegregation, and (5) look seriously at the housing/
education relationship.
Although housing is not under the control of school of-
ficials, housing policies are determined and implemented by
legislative, metropolitan, city and suburban leaders and citi-
zens. "Housing is obviously a major contributor to racial
segregation in northern school systems. To the extent that
states can provide incentives for integrated housing, they can
... enhance the ability of school systems to provide inte-
grated schools."' Housing incentives should be part of any
strategy "because in the long run they are probably the best
and most reliable."4
Clearly, solutions to desegregation and integration in
Minnesota, as well as other states, are no longer simple. The
solutions will lie with forceful and adequate leadership, edu-
cating citizens about the advantages and necessities of de-
segregation, providing multicultural sensitization and neces-
sary resources for a diverse population, and adequate fund-
ing for desegregation and integration planning and pro-
grams.
Although a difficult goal to achieve, desegregation and
successful integration of all ethnic and racial minorities is an
essential part of a functional society.
"Public education must be philosophically committed
to the respect for cultural and racial plurality as a significant
and continuing value in our American way of life. Segre-
gated education, de facto or de jure, is inferior preparation
for students who live or who will live in a culturally diverse
world ... Minnesota schools must be committed to learning
environments and curricula which overcome racial, ethnic,
and socioeconomic biases and which value diversity."
The State Board of Education adopted spe-
cific rules on desegregation in 1973. Chap-
ter 3535 defined "equal educational oppor-
tunity", "minority group students", and
"segregation". Segregation was definedfor
any school district as occurring when the
minority composition of pupils in any school
building exceeds the minority racial com-
position of the student population of the
entire district, for the grade levels served by
that school, by over 15%. Chapter3535 still
remains the desegregation rule for the state
of Minnesota.
FOOTNOTES
' Council of Metropolitan Leagues of Women Voters,
Desegregation Survey of Metropolitan Twin Cities
School Superintendents, School Board Chairs, and
Housing Authorities, January, 1990.
2 Betty, Judith, A Study of the Opinions and Concerns of
School Officials Toward Voluntary Metropolitan Deseg-
regation, The College of St. Thomas, October, 1988.
3 Tatel, David S., 'Desegregation/Integration in This
Decade," Metropolitan Academy, St. Paul, Minnesota,
September 27, 1990.
Ibid.
s Minnesota Desegregation Forum, Report to the Minnesota
State Board of Education, Minnesota Department of Edu-
cation, November, 1990, P. I
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITIES TASK FORCE
FEBRUARY 4, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MEDIA CENTER - ROOM C-123
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Introductions
3. Function of Advisory Task Force
4. Task Force Mission
To determine how District 284 should meet future secondary
school facility needs:
a. Construct third junior high/middle school
b. Convert present senior high school to (a) and construct
new senior high school
5. Existing Facilities - Present Use and Capacity - Architects
6. Next Session: February 21 - 7 p.m. - Wayzata East Junior High
a. Demographer
b. Architect — Mck—
c. Other options?
7. Adiourn
TOUR OF WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITIES TASK FORCE
ROLL CALL:
BAUFIELD, GREG
BECKLEY, DAVID
BILLINGS, SUE
BLUEM, GARY
BUNTJE, RITA
CAMPBELL, KEN
DAHLEN, PAT
DANIELSON, JOHN
DORSEY, MARYANN
DUNLAP, LYNN
DUNN, RICHARD
FARR, FRED
GLEASON, PAT
GRUEN, PAT
HILL, JACK
* HILLSTED, STEVE
HUDSON, FAITH
HUNT, STAN
JACOBSON, DEBBIE
KELLEY, SANDRA
LIEBENOW, WARREN
LONG, DONALD
MARAS, NICK
MELIN, WALTER
MUCHLINSKI, JOHN
PARKS, KAREN
PIERSON, CHRIS
* REED, ROBERT
SCHULZ, PAUL
* SELIN, CAROLE
STURGIS, MEREDITH
THOMPSON, BRENDA
* THOMPSON, ERICK
* VARS, GARY
* Called - Will be unable to attend.
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DATE: February 4, 1991
LANDSWERK, DAVID
HALGREN, BRUCE
BRODIE, TOM
ENDERSBE, BOB
GREUPNER, JOHN
SOMMERS, BILL
JOHNSON, CRAIG
LIPELT, ROGER
MILES, BILL
GREGOR, ILJA
REINECK, DICK
TIERNEY, JOYCELYN
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER
OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WELCOME to educational service in District 284!
The public schools of District 284 are the property of its
residents and are the community's process for preparing students to
lead productive and rewarding lives as citizens of a free and
democratic society. If the School Board and school staff are to do
their jobs properly, they must have information and advice from the
community they serve. Opportunities for such input and community
service are available to District 284 residents by serving on one
of the sanctioned advisory committees to the Board of Education
and/or Superintendent of Schools. The success of District programs
and facilities depend, to a large extent, upon the help of such
advisory committees.
This paper has been prepared with the hope that it will provide
focus for advisory committee work and make it more meaningful and
rewarding to you.
"ADVISORY" COMMITTEE
Advisory committees are very important to School District 284, and
are an excellent mechanism for citizens to become involved in the
affairs of the District in a legitimate and responsible manner.
The School Board, the elected officials in which local authority is
vested, retains full responsibility for all school -sponsored
programs and facilities. The advisory committee acts only in an
"advisory" or consultant capacity, responsible for making recommen-
dations and suggestions to school authorities, who alone are
empowered to act upon the advice.
Frequently, the School Board and Superintendent cannot carry out
all of the recommendations of their advisory committees due to
financial restrictions, lack of physical facilities or equipment,
or other reasons which necessitate postponement or legitimate
rejection of the recommendations. A clear understanding of this
relationship is essential in avoiding misunderstandings.
COMMON INTERESTS
Rules for the selection and appointment of advisory committee
members and the exact procedure varies by committee. It is common,
however, that a committee is selected so that its members represent
general community interest rather than special interests. In every
instance, the school will be represented by an individual responsi-
ble for the conduct of the program and/or facility.
c!m FSB C 91
YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER
OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COMMON INTERESTS - continued
-T.--57
PAGE2
Individuals who are selected to serve on an advisory committee are
chosen because of their interest in our schools and/or their
background and experience. The same assets that make you valuable
in business and community affairs qualify you for service on an
advisory committee. We value your time and talent, and every
effort will be taken to prevent committee work from using more than
its fair share of your time.
BECOMING KNOWLEDGEABLE
The first priority for advisory committee members is to familiarize
themselves with the goals and objectives of the committee. New
members should study and discuss policies and regulations of the
committee and review past committee activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
An advisory committee, through its work, will know more about a
specific area than even School Board members. Therefore, before
making recommendations, the advisory committee should thoroughly
consider:
1. What facilities, staff, equipment, and instructional materials
will be needed?
2. Whether the program or facility is keeping pace with the
advancements in business, industry, and society?
3. Whether the program or facility reflects what the community
currently wants and whether it allows for future needs.
4. Whether current and potential sources of funding are being
considered in all recommendations?
5. Whether all recommendations are responsible, affordable, and
saleable?
PUBLIC RELATIONS
A very important function of an advisory committee is to communi-
cate their story to the community. Lack of knowledge leads people
to form false ideas and decreases the value of the programs. Don't
miss an opportunity to be a positive and informed spokesperson for
your committee.
ORGANIZATION
The committee should elect a chair and secretary from its member-
ship, and insist that full and accurate records of all meetings are
maintained. Complete and accurate records are of importance in
determining the final recommendations and providing background
information to the School Board.
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ss
YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER
OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 3
ORGANIZATION - continued
No specific requirements govern the frequency of meetings. The
most effective advisory committees meet on a regular basis with
additional meetings when deemed necessary. The time and date of
meetings should be set to accommodate the convenience of its
members. An agenda for each meeting should be available to all
members several days prior to each meeting and a copy sent to the
Superintendent of Schools.
CLOSING
Thank you for, your willingness to be of service to the students and
residents of District 284. We are all very fortunate to live in a
community with such fine people resources and civic -minded
individuals and organizations.
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2/4/91
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Comments: The elementary enrollment was very stable from the peak
year of 1969-70 through 1979-80. We experienced a significant
decline in elementary enrollment until the low year of 1985-86.
We have gained 1074 K-6 pupils in the past four years.
Vf FF� FEE
K -6 -ENROLLMENT
- 1966-67 THROUGH
1990-91
K-6 %
CHANGE FROM
% CHANGE FROM
YEAR
ENROLLMENT PREVIOUS YEAR BASE YEAR 1966-67
1966-67
3176
-
-
1967-68
3197
.66%
.66%
1968-69
3475
8.70%
9.41%
1969-70
3513
1.09%
10.61%
1970-71
3494
( .54%)
10.01%
1971-72
3449
( 1.29%)
8.60%
.1972-73
3444
( .14%)
8.44%
1973-74
3366
( 2.26%)
5.98%
1974-75
3399
.98%
7.02%
1975-76
3436
1.09%
8.19%
1976-77
3488
1.51%
9.82%
1977-78
3465
( .66%)
9.10%
1978-79
3471
.17%
9.29%
1979-80
3445
( .75%)
8.47%
1980-81
3366
( 2.29%)
5.98%
1981-82
3217
( 4.43%)
1.29%
1982-83
3094
( 3.82%)
( 2.58%)
1983-84
2920
( 5.62%)
( 8.06%)
1984-85
2857
( 2.16%)
(10.04%)
1985-86
2822
( 1.23%)
(11.15%)
1986-87
2985
5.78%
( 6.01%)
1987-88
3214
7.67%
1.20%
1988-89
3369
4.82%
6.08%
1989-90
3588
6.50%
12.97%
1990-91
3896
8.58%
22.67%
Comments: The elementary enrollment was very stable from the peak
year of 1969-70 through 1979-80. We experienced a significant
decline in elementary enrollment until the low year of 1985-86.
We have gained 1074 K-6 pupils in the past four years.
Vf FF� FEE
s
7-12 ENROLLMENT - 1966-67 THROUGH 1990-91
7-12
% CHANGE FROM
% 'CHANGE FROM
YEAR
ENROLLMENT PREVIOUS YEAR
BASE YEAR 1966-67
1966-67
2007
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-
1967-68
2128
6.03%
6.03%
1968-69
2309
8.51%
15.05%
1969-70
2498
8.19%
24.46%
1970-71
2673
7.01%
33.18%
1971-72
2933
9.73%
46.14%
1972-73
3035
3.48%
51.22%
1973-74
3130
3.13%
55.95%
1974-75
3272
4.54%
63.03%
1975-76
3335
1.93%
66.17%
1976-77
3427
2.76%
70.75%
1977-78
3422
( .15%)
70.50%
1978-79
3382
( 1.17%)
68.51%
1979-80
3322
( 1.77%)
65.52%
1980-81
3343
.63%
66.57%
1981-82
3387
1.32%
68.76%
1982-83
3463
2.24%
72.55%
1983-84
3483
.58%
73.54%
1984-85
3341
( 4.08%)
66.47%
1985-86
3333
( .24%)
66.07%
1986-87
3324
( .27%)
65.62%
1987-88
3222
( 3.07%)
60.54%
1988-89
3106
( 3.60%)
54.75%
1989-90
3093
( .32%)
54.11%
1990-91
3129
1.16%
55.90%
Comments:
The secondary
enrollment grew
significantly from the
base year
of 1966-67
until reaching a high
point in 1976-77.
Beginning
in 1977-78
we experienced a modest
decline until 1980-81
when an upward cycle
started. This cycle
peaked at an all time
high in 1983-84. Secondary
enrollment then
decreased until the
1990-91 school year
which shows a slight
increase. r�r�`91
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The length of Ferndale Road stretching from County Road 6 to
Wayzata Boulevard poses a constant threat to the safety of the bikers.
pedestrians. and motorists �Nho use the road. It requires immediate
attention.
DANGERS
1. Ferndale Road is narrow, therefore not providing a sufficient lane
for bikers and pedestrians.
2. Ferndale Road is hilly, therefore making it difficult for a motorist
to see a biker or pedestrian up ahead.
3. Ferndale Road has becaome a high traffic area. It is the only exit
out of many of the neighborhoods and is frequently travelled by
bikers, pedestrians, and motorists.
4. Ferndale Road is located in a residential area, near a school
(Wayzata West Junior High), and the Luce Line. The road is
constantly used by children and others, yet there is no bile
ensure their safety.
5. Lack of a bike lane also increases the risk of an accident
a night biker or a speeding driver.
6. Ferndale Road is in a state of disrepair, therefore marring drier:
more difficult and increasing the risk for bikers or pedestrians
sharing the road.
HISTORY
1. On November 1, 1984, a letter was written to Mayor David J.
Davenport from the Ferndale North Homeowners Association regarding
the hazard of Ferndale Road. The letter is attached. It was
stated, "the traffic volume has increased dramatically and the
condition of the road surface. lack of a pedestrian trail. the b ind
hills and no shoulders require immediate attention." As of t^pis
time, Ferndale Road still poses a safety hazard to all involved.
2. The attached page entitled "1990 Ferndale Road Information' obtained
from the Orono Police Department indicates that Ferndale Road is a
driving hazard, thereby posing a threat to bikers and pedestrians.
No reports could be gained from the Plymouth or Wayzata Police
Departments.
3. Ferndale Road from County Road 6 to Wayzata Boulevard has been
approved as part of Plymouth's Capital Improvements Program. A
copy is attached. Ferndale Road's improvement was originally
approved for 1991, but was postponed to 1992 due to funding
constraints. While its approval demonstrates the city's awareness
of the safety hazard posed by Ferndale Raod, there is no guarant-e
that the project will not be postponed once again. The proposa.
also only proposes the improvement of Ferndale Road to the south-rr:
limits of Plymouth, ther-eby not providing for a safe lane all the
way to the Luce Line or Wayzata West Junior High.
4. The attached petition includiriL 122 signatures indicates that the
public is concei"ned with the safety of bikers and pedestrians on
Ferndale Ruad.
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PROPOSAL
We propose that the cities of Plymouth. Orono, and Wayzata
undertake a joint project to install a bike lane on Ferndale Road from:
County Road 6 to Wayzata Boulevard. With a joint undertaking, the
cities could avoid the cost restraints by dividing the cost 3 ways. The
cities could follow through on Ferndale Road's improvement as planned in
the Capital Improvements Program, with the exception of the added
extension to Wayzata Boulevard. In doing so, the cities would remove
many of the hazards to bikers, pedestrians, and motorists on Ferndale
Road.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
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1990
Medina
Road - Brockton Lane to Co. Rd. 24
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1990
Co. Rd.
6 - Fernbrook Lane to Co. Rd. 101
3
1991
1990
Co. Rd.
101/14th Ave. - Traffic Signal
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Co. Rd.
9/Annapolis Lane - Traffic Signal
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1990
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6
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Lake Dr. - Co. Rd. 9 to Schmidt Lake Road
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Lake Road - West Medicine Lake Dr. to Pineview Lane
8
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Co. Rd.
9/Nathan Lane - Intersections Improvement
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Resurfacing/Reconstruction
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1991
Medina
Rd. - Co. Rd. 24 to Vicksburg Lane
0 19,21991
*Ferndale
Road - Co. Rd. 6 to South City Limits
11
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1991
Fernbrook
Lane - 27th Ave. to 34th Ave.
12
1112
1991
Zachary
Lane/South Shore Dr. - 10th Ave. to Sunset Trail
13
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1991
Valley
Forge Lane - 10th Ave. - Highway 55 Frontage Road
14
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1991
26th Ave.
- Kilmer Lane to Medicine Ridge Road
15
1991
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Lane/E. Medicine Lake Blvd. - 36th Ave. to Medicine Ridge
Road
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Co. Rd. 10 - Nathan Lane to Sycamore Lane
Northwest Blvd. - Co. Rd. 10 to Pineview Lane
Street Resurfacing/Reconstruction
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Co. Rd. 9 - Polaris Lane to I-494
Xenium Lane - Co. Rd. 6 to Highway 55
Zachary Lane - 36th Ave. to Co. Rd. 10
Northwest Blvd. - Schmidt Lake Road to 56th Ave.
Schmidt Lake Road - West Medicine Lake Dr. to Orchid Lane
Fernbrook Lane - Schmidt Lake Road to 47th Ave.
Street Resurfacing/Reconstruction
Fernbrook Lane - Glacier Lane to Harbor Place Add.
Dunkirk Lane - Highway 55 to Co. Rd. 9
Xenium Lane - 38th Ave. to Northwest Blvd.
Street Resurfacing/Reconstruction
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HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
November 1, 1984
Mayor David J. Davenport
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Davenport:
On behalf of the 150 families represented by the FNHOA, the board of
directors has requested I send an outline of positive observations and a
list of concerns for your attention and follow-through.
First, we wish to commend Bob Nesbitt and his personal help with our
neighborhood crime watch program. We have organized the entire area and
now await the entrance signs (hope we can have them in before Thanksgiving).
Second, the police department has been very responsive to each need for
help --we really appreciate their dedication. Third, the free dumpsters
for our annual spring clean-up are well handled. Finally, the winter plowing
efforts are greatly improved and we appreciate the earlier response after
each snowfall. Thank you for these community benefits.
Our concerns revolve around needed safety precautions. These become more
obvious in this sector of Plymouth as the population grows. First is
Ferndale Road between County 6 and Wayzata Boulevard. We have had the
police department (via Bob Nesbitt) do a traffic survey of this section of
roadway in June and found to my surprise that 90% of the traffic was within
the speed limit. This survey was prompted by our concerns with the growing
volume of pedestrian traffic each day. Ferndale Road unfortunately is no
longer the quiet "rural lane" of past years. We obviously don't want a
four -lane road but improvements must be made to avoid additional personal
injuries to pedestrians and to avoid auto collisions and near misses.
The traffic volume has increased dramatically and the condition of the road
surface, lack of a pedestrian trail, the blind hills and no shoulders require
immediate attention. If the road were to the above standards, 40 m.p.h.
would be acceptable; however, under present conditions 30-35 m.p.h. seems
more probable but still dangerous.
Secondly, we need street lights at the three entrances to Ferndale North.
Unfortunately, the present monument lights are frequently vandalized and
really are not considered street lighting. Jay Johnson of NSP has reviewed
with me the physical situation of a "hanging" vapor street light at each
entrance. The existing poles are more than adequate in wiring and location
to provide this safety need. There are only two lights on Ferndale road
now and neither one is near our entrance. Lighting to the general area
would greatly affect the safety of all concerned.
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Thirdly, it is the serious concern of all of us in Ferndale North that the
speed limit within our neighborhood is excessive for the conditions. Although
a traffic survey (via Nesbitt and the police department) gave no clear
evidence of speeding over the 30 m.p.h. limit, this limit is too high. Our
census shows over 190 children under eight -years -old and another 100+ over
eight years in our development. All of our streets are used by all driving
age levels and the "limit" has caused many near misses of young children.
The responsibility of child care obviously starts with the parents, but ours
is a neighborhood with many children playing in driveways and front yards.
Many of the driveways are elevated and slant toward the street causing a slide
effect for big wheels, etc. The responsible drivers are defensive; however,
the majority of observations show little regard for this safety problem. Our
monthly newsletter has regularly warned of these problems; our block reps try
to spread the word but with little effect,.I'm sorry to say. School buses as
well have caused safety concerns. They backup into culdesacs and speed on
Brockton Lane and 4th Avenue North. Our citizens have called the bus companies
and it helps for a while, but the problem returns eventually with new drivers.
We are requesting 25 m.p.h. signs on our interior streets as one benchmark to
curb these concerns along with continual citizen action.
Thank you, Mayor Davenport, for your help in the past and recognition of the
importance of responsive Homeowners Assocations in Plymouth. All of us
in Ferndale North await your response and help to affect our safety.
Since,��ly,
even J Musatto
' President - FNHOA
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Jessica Nichols
Megan Himan
Rachel Brass
c/o Wayzata Senior High School
305 Vicksburg Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jessica, Megan, and Rachel:
Thank you for sending to us the additional information regarding
the possible upgrading of Ferndale Road. I am providing the
information you submitted to the members of the City Council, as
well as our Public Works Director and Community Development
Director.
I would appreciate your keeping us informed of your contacts with
both the cities of Orono and Wayzata in order that we may all
work together to determine the feasibility of undertaking
improvements to Ferndale Road.
Thanks for your taking the initiative to examine this subject,
and to make your presentation to our City Council. We all
appreciate your involvement.
Yours truly,
ames G. Willis
C'ty Manager
JW:kec
cc: Mayor & City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
PLYMOUTH LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES
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STATE SENATE DISTRICTS
Senator Judy Traub - District 45
235 State Capitol 3605 Oakton Ridge
St. Paul, MN 55155 Minnetonka, MN 55343
(Precincts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Home: 939-0199
12 & 14)
297-8064
Senator Patrick McGowan - District 48
129 State Office Building 12231 - 69th Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55155 Maple Grove, MN 55369
(Precincts 1, 2, 11, 12, 15 & 16) Home: 425-8758
296-2159
HOUSE DISTRICTS
Representative Ron Abrams - District 45A
Room 209 State Office Building 2211 Austrian Pines Lane
St. Paul, MN 55155 Minnetonka, MN 55343
(Precincts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) Home: 546-5356
296-9934
Representative Peggy Leppik, District 45B
225 State Office Building 7500 Western Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155 Golden Valley, MN 55427
(Precincts 9, 10, 13, and 14) Home: 546-3328
296-7026
Representative Warren Limmer - District 48A
Room 301 State Office Building 12057 N. 62nd Place
St. Paul, MN 55155 Maple Grove, MN 55369
(Precincts 1, 2, 11, 12, 15, and 16) Home: 553-0578
296-5502
3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Congressman James Ramstad
U.S. Representative
504 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Office: (202) 225-2871
Fax: (202) 225-6351
U.S. SENATE
Senator David Durenberger
154 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Office: (202) 224-3244
Fax: (202) 224-9931
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U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
Office: (202) 224-5641
Fax: (202) 224-8438
8120 Penn Ave. S.
Suite 152
Bloomington, MN 55431
Office: 881-4600
Fax: 881-1943
1020 Plymouth Building
12 So. 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Office: 370-3382
Fax: 370-3395
2550 University Avenue
Suite 185
St. Paul, MN 55114
Office: 645-0323
Fax: 645-0704
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LAURIE DORI BACKING, JOEL
--ANN HIGGINSSTAN PESKAR,
A staggering $1.2 billion budget short-
fall and the results of the 1990 elections
will have a significant impact on legisla-
tive proposals affecting cities. The large
budget problem for the 1992-93 bien-
nium has led some observers to predict
that Minnesota cities will face steep
state aid cuts similar to what they
experienced during the state's 1982-83
fiscal crisis.
Some lobbying groups, such as the
Citizens League and the Minnesota
Business Partnership, are calling for the
complete elimination of city local gov-
ernment aid (LGA) and homestead and
agricultural credit aid (HACA).
These groups will find a sympathetic
ear with Minnesota's new governor,
Arne Carlson, who has warned that:
"mayors across the state should take
heed." Both Governor Carlson and
Lieutenant Governor joanell Dyrstad
have stated that state aid to cities will
be "on the chopping block." The new
administration wants to reduce and
possibly eliminate state aid to cities not
only to help balance the state's budget,
but also to help fund an increase in
state spending on K-12 education.
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Some legislators are warning that
cuts in Pay 1991 aid to cities are likely.
This would be the second year in a row
that the state would cut aid in the
middle of cities' budget cycles—well
after cities have set their levies and
budgets. This allows cities other option
but to cut city services. In order to
prevent steep property tax increases,
the Legislature is once again expected
to roll back city levy limits by the
amount of the aid cut. Cities' budgets
are already lean after the spending
reductions forced on them from last
year's aid cuts.
Now, more than ever, cities need to
communicate with their local legisla-
tors, local press, and local citizen
groups that depend on city services.
The 1991 legislative session will be
pivotal. Cities must show legislators,
the press, and local citizens how aid
cuts will lead to sharp property tax
increases and cuts in city essential
services.
Cities need to deliver these messages
to legislators and the public.
• Cities are not the cause of the
budget problem. The amount of aid the
state provides to cities has been declin-
ing precipitously in the last year as a
result of the Pay '90 aid cuts and shift
of city aid to schools.
• Cuts in state aid to cities will mean
steep property tax increases and sharp
cutbacks in vital city services.
• Cities have been frugal. On a state-
wide basis, after adjusting for inflation,
per capita city spending rose only three
percent between 1980 and 1988. Over
the same period, per capita county
spending rose nearly 19 percent and
per student school district spending rose
22 percent.
Fund balances
Because of the revenue shortfall, the
Legislature will be searching for ways
to reduce state spending. They may
look to city fund balances, reserve
funds. The League and cities will have
to continue to defend the need for these
funds and for this flexibility. Cities
should explain why they need fund
balances—because of the timing of state
aid and property tax receipts. Cities
should also consider their budget deci-
sions in light of potential state action
limiting these resources.
Truth in taxation
Calendar year 1990 was the first year
all cities needed to comply with truth in
taxation. Results have been mixed.
The notice and hearing process for
cities, counties, and school districts
received a great deal of administration
and media attention. Truth in taxation
required cities to begin their budget -
setting process earlier and publish an
advertisement of their hearings in addi-
tion to the mailed notice from the
county. Some citizens were confused
over what levels of government affected
the amount of their property taxes, and
how misleading a percent levy increase
calculation could be.
League policy supports the concept
of truth in taxation as an alternative to
levy limits and to prove local accounta-
bility to legislators and the Administra-
tion. The League will continue to work
with the Legislature to make correc-
tions and improvements to the process.
In particular, cities should urge legisla-
tors to make truth in taxation notices
parcel -specific as soon as possible. Hen-
nepin, Ramsey, and St. Louis Counties
will produce parcel -specific notices of
proposed property tax levies for taxes
payable 1992 (calendar year 1991).
General legislation
Retirements and changes in commit-
tee chairs will result in new chairs for
both the Senate and House committees
most involved with city government
issues. The new Chair of the House
Local Government and Metropolitan
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6 MINNESOTA CITIES / JANUARY 1991
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Affairs Committee is Representative Iry
Anderson (International Falls). The
Senate Local Government Chair will be
Senator Betty Adkins (St. Michael)
while the Metropolitan Affairs Com-
mittee will have Senator Don Frank
(Spring Lake Park) as its chair.
The change in administration will
result in new commissioners for most if
not all of the state agencies which in
turn will delay and likely change legis-
lative proposals from the state agen-
cies.For instance, the replacements for
Commissioner Rothchild at the Depart-
ment of Employee Relations and Com-
missioner Cooper at the Human Rights
Departments will likely modify agency
proposals on employment issues such as
comparable worth and antidiscrimina-
tion law.
The League's efforts in these areas
have been focused on a few issues, such
as mandate reform, annexation and
growth management laws and solid
waste management.
Other issues will occupy a great deal
of staff time as well, however, including
wetland protection, workers' compensa-
tion reform, and health insurance
issues.
The 1991 session promises to be
interesting and difficult. With the
exception of budget issues and one or
two high visibility issues such as work
erscompensation reform, League staff
members anticipate a relatively slow
start due to the new appointments and
organizational changes.
Transportation
After spending two years assessing
the needs of Minnesota's transportation
system—state, county, township, and
city highways, streets, and transit
needs—the legislatively appointed
Transportation Study Board will be
reporting that as much as $38 billion is
necessary to fund the system over the
next 20 years. In light of the state
budget shortfall, adequate short-term
and long-term transportation funding is
unlikely.
Through the Transportation Study
Board process, the League has sup-
poned creating specific funding pro-
gram for cities under 5,000 population,
increasing flexiblity for use of municipal
state aid (MSA) dollars, increasing the
size of the MSA system to 3,000 miles,
making special assessments viable tools
for infrastructure reconstruction and
maintenance, and ensuring equitable
cost sharing for costs cities incur for
county and state trunk highways.
Both the Transportation Study Board
and the Minnesota Transportation Alli-
ance (formerly Good Roads) are sup-
porting a new design for the
distribution of transportation dollars.
League policy supports the proposal
which calls for the creation of three
major fund accounts:
0 A highway users tax distribution
fund for improving, constructing, and
maintaining the highway system
(including the constitutionally required
county and municipal state aid
distributions);
• A transportation services fund for
"transportation -related" spending such
as the state patrol, railroad and water-
ways programs, and tourism and eco-
nomic development; and
• A transit fund for statewide transit
programs, including light rail transit
(LRT).
Tax increment financing
Following several years of major
changes in tax increment financing
(TIF), it appears that the Legislature
will not try to make any major changes
in TIF during the 1991 session.
Some technical corrections to the
1990 law will be offered, however.
According to House Research staff, the
proposed changes are designed only to
correct drafting errors and ambiguities
in the law. The League will support
changes that make TIF easier to use,
and oppose those that make TIF harder
to use.
The League will work to ease some
of the restrictions the law imposed on
districts created after May 1, 1990. In
particular, the League will support
efforts to eliminate the LGA/HACA
cuts in post -1990 housing and redevel-
opment districts.
The League's major initiative in eco-
nomic development will be the creation
of a commission to study the state's
economic development and redevelop-
ment policy. The commission would
consider the role of each level of gov-
ernment in the development and rede-
velopment process and determine what
kinds of tools that government units
need to carry out the commission's
recommendations.
13th check
The 13th check is a continuing issue
for about 20 cities with 33 local police
or paid fire pension programs and per-
haps for another eight cities with pen-
sion programs consolidated with
PERA. The 13th check concept pro-
vides an additional cost of living bene-
fit. The benefit is based on investment
performance and escalation of retirees
pensions at the same percentage as
salary increases to active police or fire
officers.
The trend toward consolidation of
these local pension funds into the
PERA police and fire fund continues to
reduce the number of cities impacted
by legislation in this area. However,
other cities need to be concerned about
the precedent that this double cost of
living mechanism establishes and the
potential cost impact on all cities.
PERA
Because people are still assessing the
impact of 1989 increases in pension
benefits, the Legislature seems unlikely
to make major changes in public pen-
sion structures this year. However,
should significant budget shortfalls
require substantial work force reduc-
tions for cities and other public sector
employers, pressure is likely to grow for
some sort of early retirement option,
perhaps with an employer option to
participate and pay all or most costs.
Legislators are likely to continue
examination of the post-retirement pen-
sion adjustment mechanism which is
based on yield on invested securities.
They may consider a League -supported
option for pension adjustments to be
CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
MINNESOTA CITIES / JANUARY 1991 7
PREVIEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7
based on a three- to five-year averaging
of yields in excess of the statutorily
assumed five percent rate. This would
permit the state board of investment to
invest a higher percentage of the
reserves in common stocks and presum-
ably provide a higher return on invest-
ment measured over a substantial
period of time.
Prevailing wage
Proposals to require involving con-
tractors on construction projects to pay
their employees at the prevailing wage
rate will probably be under discussion.
Efforts of legislators and others to
extend this requirement to contractors
on projects let by cities as well as those
let by the state itself, are likely to
continue. With the change in adminis-
tration, the transportation commission-
er's efforts to force cities to pay
prevailing wages if they receive state
municipal aid street funds seems likely
to abate unless lawmakers enact new
legislation.
Elections
Election issues likely to receive
immediate attention in January
include: redistricting, the growing cost
of conducting elections, the `92 presi-
dential primary, and combined elec-
tions (particularly city and school
districts elections held on the same
day).
City officials are concerned that
unless the Legislature moves up the
date for completion of legislative redis-
tricting; cites will find it difficult to deal
with the short timeline to determine
local election precinct and district
changes. Local redistricting will need to
occur during the same period as several
local elections.
The League has adopted policy ask-
ing lawmakers to move up the schedule
for legislative redistricting to allow cities
sufficient time to complete local redis-
tricting and required voter notification.
The circumstances in 1992 are compli-
cated because cities must hold the presi-
L,V L_-1_
L1VIC poli*cy -adoption
One of the central purposes of the
League of Minnesota Cities is to be an
effective vehicle for developing and
expressing policies and positions on city
issues. Another purpose is to foster
cooperative relationships with local,
state, and federal organizations and
agencies to explore common problems
and develop mutually acceptable
solutions.
The LMC Constitution frames legis-
lative procedures. The constitution says
the League cannot make an official
commitment on any legislative matter
unless the League's Legislative Com-
mittee and city delegates approve.
Approval takes two-thirds favorable
vote of the delegates present and voting
at the Policy Adoption Conference or at
the regular or special legislative confer-
ence to which the League has invited
all the members.
In developing policy proposals, the
League uses several methods to inform
members of issue areas, educate them
as to possible options, receive member
input, and solicit participation in imple-
CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 menting the adopted policies
Policy committees
The League policy committees are
the focal points for policy development.
Our constitution provides that each
subject of legislation must go to a
League committee for study, unless
two-thirds of the delegates present and
voting at a statewide conference
approve it. The constitution does not
specify the number, composition or
jurisdiction of the policy committees,
leaving staff and the board the discre-
tion to allocate workload and issues.
Currently, the League has six policy
committees comprised of elected and
appointed officials with jurisdictions
roughly parallel to their name. They
are: Development Strategies; Elections
and Ethics; General Legislation and
Personnel; Land Use, Energy, Envi-
ronment, and Transportation; Revenue
Sources; and Federal Legislative.
With the exception of the Federal
Legislative Committee, all committees
are basically administered similarly.
The committees range in size from 22
members for Elections and Ethics to 58
members for Land Use, Energy, Envi-
ronment, and Transportation. The
committee meeting schedules are simi-
lar, with the organizational meeting in
June and two to four subsequent meet-
ings during the summer and early fall.
The Federal Legislative Committee
has its members recruited from particu-
lar congressional districts and does not
establish priorities for its adopted
policies.
League staff and leadership contin-
ually review meeting dates, times, and
locations to maximize effective member
participation in the policy development
r,!M FEB 08'91
6 MINNESOTA CITIES I JANUARY 1991
process. This year, for instance, some
committees reduced the number of
meetings, held meetings on Saturdays,
held meetings away from the League
offices in a Greater Minnesota city, or
a subcommittee system was established.
The policy issues come from the
committee, staff recommendations, by
the council of any member city, or by
the delegates at the annual meeting or
legislative conference, and individual
city officials, if appropriate.
The committees meet both before
and after the regional meetings in an
effort to gather additional member
input. After the last meetings, the draft
policies and recommended priorities go
to the Legislative Committee which is
comprised of the chairs of each policy
committee and the board of directors.
Legislative committee
The Legislative Committee meets in
October, and is fully empowered to
change the recommended policies and
priorities before referring them to the
members. The Legislative Committee
must adopt the policies so the League
can send them to member cities at least
30 days before the Policy Adoption
Conference in November.
Policy adoption conference
At the Policy Adoption Conference,
the proposed legislative policies must
receive approval by a two-thirds major-
ity vote of the delegates present and
voting. Voting on any legislative matter
is b}, acclamation. But, at any time
before the vote is announced, the presi-
der (usually the LMC president) may,
and must if ten or more delegates
request it, submit the question under
consideration to a vote by each city, in
which case each city having representa-
tives present shall have one vote.
Though each member city has only
one vote, the constitution says the
League may not enact a policy of all
the cities of any one class vote against it
if the proposal applies to that class of
city.
League representational efforts must
follow the adopted policy—there is no
MINNESOTA CITIES / JANUARY 1991
provision for modification of League
policy to respond to changing
circumstances.
Board positions
The LMC Board of Directors can by
a two-thirds's vote take board positions
on legislation in the absence of govern-
ing policy. The board may not modify
the policy nor decide issues at variance
with the adopted policy.
Communication on
legislative issues
The League currently uses several
means to inform members of legislative
policy matters. They include individual
mailings, the Cities Bulletin, the monthly
Minnesota Cities magazine, the Annual
and Legislative Conferences, special
conferences, regional meetings, and
policy committees.
Cities Bulletin
As staff find out about legislative issues,
we report them in the Cities Bulletin.
The bulletin is the primary vehicle for
keeping our members informed of
activities and issues. It goes to the
manager or clerk and mayor of each
member city. The League also sends it
to media, legislators, and subscribers.
During the session the League pub-
lishes the bulletin weekly. It includes
summaries of all bill introductions
which could affect cities, updates on the
status of legislation, reports on League
lobbying activities, and calls for assist-
ance from the members. At the end of
the session, LMC prints status reports
on each bill staff previously summa-
rized and provides explanations of new
laws.
During the interim, the bulletin goes
out every two weeks and contains
reports on issues and policy develop-
ment activities. One of the primary
functions of League legislative staff is to
write for the bulletin.
Individual communications
If the timing or distribution of the
bulletin is insufficient to adequately
inform LMC members or to solicit
their input or assistance, the League
will send an action alert or a targeted
mailing.
Minnesota Cities magazine
The League's monthly magazine con-
tains reports on newly enacted laws,
recent attorney general opinions and
court decisions, and articles of general
interest on city issues. The legislative
staff provides a report on new laws
after each session, a preview of issues
before each session, and more indepth
articles on important legislation.
Conferences
The League conducts or sponsors many
conferences. They allow for issue or
information dissemination and serve as
vehicles for formal and informal input
from LMC members. The League's
Annual Conference, in June, routinely
includes programs on new laws. The
LMC annual policy adoption and legis-
lative conferences provide even more
focus on legislative matters. Programs
are based on current legislative policy
topics.
Also during the year the League
often holds special conferences to deal
with particular issues such as pay
equity, truth in taxation, affirmative
action, budget reserves, or tobacco
vending machines.
Legislative wrapup sessions
After the legislative session, the League
holds four legislative wrapup sessions
around the state to inform city officials
of newly enacted laws and to preview
issues for policy committee meetings.
Regional meetings
The League holds approximately 13
regional meetings throughout the state
each fall. For the past several years the
League has used these meetings to
inform members of pending policy
issues and to seek their input.
Regional meetings, conferences, pub-
lications, and individual communica-
tions all feed the primary League
device for determining our position on
municipal issues, the policy committee.
■
cim FEE, 0 S 191
Many city officials are unsure of how to
lobby their legislators. Here are some
tips to help you.
Inform yourself. Learn about legis-
lative issues and policies. Volunteer to
be a legislative contact, read the Cities
Bulletin, action alerts, and legislative
policies, and read your newspaper. Par-
ticipate in the League policy process,
serve on legislative policy committees,
and attend the annual legislative confer-
ence. (This year the conference will be
on April 20, 1991 at the Radisson
Hotel, Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN.)
Learn about your legislators. Find
Learn some interesting, positive facts
about your city. Can you point to any
recent creative or innovative accom-
plishments, such as more efficient ser-
vice delivery, successful redevelopment
efforts, or special citizen committees?
Are there any people/groups in your
city (such as Chamber of Commerce or
a neighborhood association) to whom
your legislators might be especially
responsive? Get to know them and
thei. concerns. Be conscious of building
a "network" in your city.
Learn about the legislative process.
Who can introduce a bill? What hap-
pens after introduction? What is a con-
ference committee? (For a helpful
brochure, call 612-296-2146.)
� '. 7
"Sometimes it takes
out about your legislators, their occupa- several tiles to `make
tions, special interests and concerns,
and committees on which they serve.
Learn more about your city. Gain
a general understanding of your
finances—how much city revenue
comes from LGA? How much from
property taxes? Enterprise funds? What
are your city's major expenditures?
What services and functions are espe-
cially important to your citizens? What
parts of your budget are especially
tight?
contact,' especially in the
heat of the final weeks of
the session, but keep
trying2 ll
Establish a comfortable relation-
ship with your legislators. Personal,
face-to-face contact is best; visit the
Capitol, attend the LMC legislative
conference, talk to your legislator in
your community. Telephone contact is
also good. You should follow a verbal
conversation with a personal letter.
Don't just contact your legislator when
you want something or to complain
about something. If he or she has been
helpful, has supported a city position,
or has just done a good job speaking at
a public meeting, let him or her know.
Legislators need to feel appreciated as
much (or more than) anyone else.
Contact your legislators about spe-
cific issues. Know what you are talk-
ing about. Be able to refer to a bill by
its numbers and subject, perhaps by its
chief author. Be prepared to tell your
legislator what you think should hap-
pen, like asking for support on a
League position or a specific bill, or
voting against a specific amendment
either in committee or on the floor. Be
able to give some reasons for your
position—either with a general policy
argument or with a specific example or
concern from your city. Be aware of the
arguments against your position and if
possible point out the flaws in them.
Don't be intimidated or afraid to
ask questions. Although you need to
be informed, you don't need to be an
expert on the subject and your legisla-
tor probably is not either. Legislators
usually appreciate hearing from a con-
cerned constituent. The best approach,
in cases where the legislator is unde-
cided or does not agree with you, may
be simply to have a dialogue with the
legislator. State some of your problems
or concerns—ask what he or she thinks.
Don't back down the minute a legisla-
tor says, "Well, you don't understand
all the issues. I couldn't possibly vote
that way on that bill." At least get
some explanations. You may be able to
raise some doubt or question or gain
more respect for your position that
could pay off in the future.
Be understanding when they plead
"larger political concerns" or if they
aren't on the right committee. But
don't let them off the hook too easily.
They still have one vote, and can and
do talk to their colleagues who are on
the right committee.
Stick to the issue; don't get side-
tracked. And don't give up—be
CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
CSM FEB 03'91
10 amcMINNESOTA CITIES I JANUARY 1991
MC President Bob Benke,
mayor, New Brighton and
League staff have used
these charts and graphs to
t argue for continued state
aid for cities. Please use this
information in meetings with state leg-
islators and the news media.
Chart 1
• When measuring total state dollars
flowing to local governments, aid to
schools has increased 63 percent since
1984, aid to counties is up 54 percent
and city aid is up only 18 percent
which is less than the 27 percent rise
in inflation for this period.
is This chart reflects the change in total
dollars flowing from the state to local
governments. This includes not just
LGA and other property tax relief
monies, but also transportation aid,
development grants and all other
state aid programs that help local
governments.
• Growth in city aid is not the cause of
the state's budget problems.
Chart 2
• LGA and state funding for property
tax relief are smaller shares of state
spending than they were ten years
ago. LGA has dropped from seven
percent of the general fund budget in
fiscal 1982 to less than five percent in
fiscal 1991. Property tax relief fund-
ing (homestead credit and circuit
breaker) has similarly dropped from
14 percent to 10 percent of the gen-
eral fund.
• In contrast, higher education, welfare
and state agency spending has
LGA and Property Tax Relief Smaller
Shares of State Spending
FY 1982 FY 1991
General Fund Budget General Fund Budget
K-12 K-12
HigherEd 30% HigherEd 30% -
15% 18% R
LGA.; LGA
7%weitare 5% �jllj'i
10$ Wa�lare
PTReliet ":eel ,.I, 14%
PTReliet " Other 10%
14$ State Ag OBbt n% Stet$A�ebt Other
8% 3% 3% 11%
Source: Thomas Research
Based on Finance Dept. data
Aft League of Minnesota Cities, 12/e/e0. -
INCREASES IN STATE AID TO LOCAL GOV'TS
Fiscal 1984 vs. 1991
54%
Schools Counties
(est.)
Source: Thomas Research
Based on Finance Dept. data
6R League of Minnesota cities, 11/28/e0.
se i t es r gene rtrs r
MINNESOTA CITIES : JANUARY 1991 (I►A iCD �t � 11
• increased significantly as a share of
state spending.
e Education spending constitutes nearly
one-half of the state's general fund
expenditures.
Chart 3
Local government
City spending increases compare
favorably with the increases of other
local government units. Since 1980,
total per capita city spending in Minne-
sota increased only slightly (3.3 per-
cent) while school spending per student
rose 22 percent and county spending
rose nearly 34 percent. Taking state aid
away from cities in order to shift it
toward schools or counties will likely
mean increased state budget costs in
the future.
Chart 4
Per capita city spending
Cities are not "wild spenders." After
adjusting for inflation, per capita city
spending in 1988 was only 3.3 percent
above the city spending level of 1980.
This spending record stands despite the
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING INCREASES
Between 1980 and 1988
(in dollars adjusted for inflation)
25
20
15
10
5
0
CITY COUNTY SCHOOL
(par capita) (par capita) (par student)
Source: Stats a 1.091s. Auditors Offices
^ft LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES, 11/18/90.
PER CAPITA CITY SPENDING
(in constant t9a0 dollars)
$500-
500
$400-
$300-
$200-
$100-
540053005200S10o
9426.30
126.80 6427.59
I \\ Mxim 11
ao
cost pressures from increased state and 1960 1981 1982 1953 1984 1965 1986 1957 1956 1999
federal mandates. There is no evidence a, K.: ,LM "ushers o//I.*
to support the statement that city LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 11/1E/aG.
spending is out of control.
�. ,',."ice `.- '> * � �• -
NIN POLICE S FIRE SPENDING RANK LOW
National Rankings for 1988-89 e
State d Local Per Capita Spending
Fire
Police
Chart 5
Highways
Minnesota police and fire
Health/Hose
spending rank low
Welfare
Minnesota ranks high—eighth in the
HigherEd
nation for its total state and local
spending. It ranks particularly high in
K-12
its spending for K-12 programs, higher
All Spending
ao
cost pressures from increased state and 1960 1981 1982 1953 1984 1965 1986 1957 1956 1999
federal mandates. There is no evidence a, K.: ,LM "ushers o//I.*
to support the statement that city LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 11/1E/aG.
spending is out of control.
�. ,',."ice `.- '> * � �• -
NIN POLICE S FIRE SPENDING RANK LOW
National Rankings for 1988-89 e
State d Local Per Capita Spending
education, welfare, and highways (due so 40 50 20 fo 9
to our harsh weather conditions and Rankings
sparse population). However, for police Sourer. U.S. Bureau of the Census -
and fire services which are mainly pilh. League of AIN Cities. ++/26/90.
delivered by cities, Minnesota ranks
25th and 33rd respectively.s--,=� La=-`• `���� % `�� -�` _` "• L�y��
CIM FEB
12 giMINNESOTA CITIES / JANUARY 1991
Fire
Police
Chart 5
Highways
Minnesota police and fire
Health/Hose
spending rank low
Welfare
Minnesota ranks high—eighth in the
HigherEd
nation for its total state and local
spending. It ranks particularly high in
K-12
its spending for K-12 programs, higher
All Spending
education, welfare, and highways (due so 40 50 20 fo 9
to our harsh weather conditions and Rankings
sparse population). However, for police Sourer. U.S. Bureau of the Census -
and fire services which are mainly pilh. League of AIN Cities. ++/26/90.
delivered by cities, Minnesota ranks
25th and 33rd respectively.s--,=� La=-`• `���� % `�� -�` _` "• L�y��
CIM FEB
12 giMINNESOTA CITIES / JANUARY 1991
f
education, welfare, and highways (due so 40 50 20 fo 9
to our harsh weather conditions and Rankings
sparse population). However, for police Sourer. U.S. Bureau of the Census -
and fire services which are mainly pilh. League of AIN Cities. ++/26/90.
delivered by cities, Minnesota ranks
25th and 33rd respectively.s--,=� La=-`• `���� % `�� -�` _` "• L�y��
CIM FEB
12 giMINNESOTA CITIES / JANUARY 1991
LOBBYING
CONTINUED FROM PAGE IO
patient. Sometimes it takes several tries
to "make contact," especially in the
heat of the final weeks of the session,
but keep trying. If time permits, write
a letter. Don't lose your temper. An
enemy on one issue may be a friend on
another. Concentrate on building your
credibility for the future.
Be honest and straightforward. If
you don't know the answer to a ques-
tion, say so. Try to find the answer
later. If your position has a weak point,
don't be afraid to admit it. But then
counter with a strong point.
Don't ramble; get to the point.
Sometimes a long discussion is just not
desirable or possible. State your posi-
tion and the reasons for it briefly, and
tell the legislator exactly what action
you would like him or her to take, and
then stop. Finally, thank your legislator
for listening to your views.
Stay in touch with League staff.
Keep the LMC lobbyists informed by
calling or sending them copies of
important correspondence. Let them
know if your legislator has stated a
position on an important issue, or if the
legislator needs more information about
an issue, or is angry or upset. Don't
hesitate to call on a League lobbyist or
research staff person to get updated
information or ask a question about an
issue.
If you are going to meet with your
legislator, let a League lobbyist know.
Thev may have the time to come along
and it could help the lobbyist's relation-
ship with the legislator.
Keep informed about the issue, your
city, and the legislative process. Be
specific. Stay in touch. Follow these
guidelines and your lobbying efforts
have a good chance of success. E
Cancer...
isn't
dW " just for
grown-ups.
r ,
STADE C.HUDREtiS
RESEARCH HOSPITAL
PREVIEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
dential primary on April 7, as well as
participate in local school board elec-
tions in May. (It is possible that special
elections might also occur during the
same time period.)
Other election issues focus on clarify-
ing and strengthening the authority of
cities to conduct local elections. Con-
cern over the availability of adequate
polling locations; the cost of election
administration; and the increasing diffi-
culties of recruiting and maintaining
sufficient numbers of election judges
are also issues that cities will bring to
the attention of the Legislature.
Federal
City officials attending the 1990
NLC Congress of Cities' identified the
following five issues as top priorities for
congressional action in 1991:
• Community Development Block
Grants;
• Housing;
• Tax policy;
• Drug control; and
• Federal budget (for key city
programs).
Frank Shafroth, NLC Director of
Federal Relations, explained to city offi-
cials that Congress has begun to recog-
nize that reinvestment in the nation's
cities is a domestic policy priority for
the '90s. But, serious economic prob-
lems and the threat of war in the
Middle East complicate the prospects
for city priorities. It is vitally important
for cities to keep reminding their con-
gressmen of the need to overcome seri-
ous housing, crime, transportation, and
health care problems for city
residents. ■
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14 MINNESOTA CITIES i JANUARY 1991
u
BOND SALES
October 1990
-
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'' •Anotint
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s 430,000
GA.lmprovement :
'A
6.74
10 2
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County of Kittson 1,225,D00
G.O. State Aid Road
A
6.42
10.2
20
]SD #625, St.
9,000,000
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Series 90D
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-15,770,000
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` ,- 3,975 O00
-GO. Solid Waste _ .
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.7.15
-
Xandiyohi
10.9 7
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770.000
G.O. Refunding, Ser.
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6.41
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. `.2,560,000
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6.52
bet 90A .
Dodge Center
850,000
G.O. Tax Increment
Baa
7.45
10.9.
-7
Dodge Center
`: ' . 290,000.
_G.O. Refunding ` -
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6.71
10.9
13
Thief River Fails 425,000
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Baal
7.02
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525,000
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7.45
10.15
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Monticello
250,000:
GO. Improvement
A.
6.75
10.15
; 1'1"
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= 2,500,000
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6.52
10.15
- . i0
!SD #031
J440,000
.G.Q.-Refunding :,
A
6.60
- Bemidji
X10.15
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-,#Maple Lake
_" ` :260,000
G O..Improvement
NR
7.70
i. 1416
Stillwater
-1350,000
GO. Bonds
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6.52
1016
Al
°County of Crow -6,000,000
0.0. Solid Waste
A _ ,
6.69
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1016.
20
Mendota Heights
:1,730,000
, G.O. improvement
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7.12
x022:
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635,000
;G.O:.lmprovement,
Baa 1
7.04
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12
Wayzata
250.000:
G.O. Improvement - :
Aa
6.61
10.24
10
T New Ulm
-=1,125,000
' G.O. Improvement =`
A 1
6.53
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Duluth
3,040 000
:: GO; Bonds
.
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6.92
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14 MINNESOTA CITIES i JANUARY 1991
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=- IL
2/6/91
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
POPULATION CHANGES
191
1980
1990
1980 -
1990
Increase
HC
,c
City Population
Rank
Population
Rank
(Dec
Chancre
X
Bloomington
81,831
(1)
86,325
(1)
4,504
5.5
X
Brooklyn Park
43,332
(3)
56,381
(2)
13,049
30.1
B
Burnsville
35,674
(6)
51,288
(3)
15,614
43.8
A
Eagan
20,700
(10)
47,409
(6)
26,709
129.0
B
Eden Prairie
16,263
(13)
39,311
(8)
23,048
141.7
B
Edina
46,073
(2)
46,070
(7)
(3)
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A
Inver Grove Heights
17,171
(12)
22,477
(13)
5,306
30.9
A
Maple Grove
20,525
(11)
38,736
(9)
18,211
88.7
B
Maplewood
26,990
(8)
30,954
(11)
3,964
14.7
X
Minnetonka
38,683
(4)
48,370
(5)
9,687
25.0
B
Plymouth
31,615
(7)
50,889
(4)
19,274
61.0
B
Roseville
35,820
(5)
33,485
(10)
(2,335)
(6.5)
X
White Bear Lake
22,538
(9)
24,704
(13)
2,166
9.6
A
Woodbury
10,297
(14)
20,075
11 4)
9,778
95.0
TOTALS
447,512
596,484
148,972
33.3
Minnesota
4,075,970
4,375,099
299,129
7.3
Metro
1,985,873
2,288,721
302,848
15.3
Metro as a % of Total
48.7
52.3
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 6, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Direct,
SUBJECT: Snowmobile Meeting, February 5, 1991
This past evening, I met with members of the Northwest Trails
Snowmobile Club. We reviewed the complaints received to date and
discussed the direction to take.
In December, we received 22 snowmobile complaints and in January,
20. Approximately one-third of the complaints occurred in the
area bounded by County Road 6 on the south, Highway 101 on the
30th Avenue on the north, and Mooney Lake on the west. In
essence, the Imperial Hills addition.
We located one residence who called in five different times the
past two months. The snowmobile club will be following up with
that person. Another lead that I had been trying to follow up on
is the registration number that checks to a person in Wheaton,
Illinois. Through a series of phone calls and a contact with a
local dealer who has been out of business for the past two years,
I am still trying to locate the owner of that machine. There is
at least a half dozen complaints associated with that "unknown"
snowmobile.
With the exception of the Imperial Hills snowmobile complaints,
there did not appear to be any patterns present in any other area
in Plymouth. Areas that have received high numbers of complaints
in the past such as Parkers Lake and West Medicine Lake Drive
near 18th Avenue North, have not registered any complaints so far
this year.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
February 4, 1991
James G. Willis, City Manager
Laurie Rauenhorst,��SSi ty Clerk
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SUBJECT: EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM REPORT, 1/1/90 - 12/31/90
Thirty-nine suggestions were received from employees during 1990.
Of these, nine were accepted, twenty-seven were rejected, and
three are still under consideration. This compares to seven
suggestions received in 1987, sixteen in 1988, and nine in 1989.
The increase in the number of suggestions submitted is
attributable to employee response to a campaign coordinated by
the Communications Coordinator and me during July. The
Suggestion Program was promoted in the ROCK that month, and each
employee received a flyer introducing the concept of team
suggestions, along with a copy of the suggestion guidelines and
suggestion form. A copy of that promotion is attached.
Goals of the Suggestion Committee for 1991 include: 1) Revisit
the Suggestion Guidelines which were last revised in 1988, 2)
Maintain the number of suggestions received; 3) Increase the
quality of suggestions, and 4) Promote the program to employees
and supervisors.
The following employees served on the Suggestion Committee during
1990: Helen LaFave, Administration; Karen Holm, Engineering;
Bobbi Leitner, Finance; and Laurie Rauenhorst, Program
Coordinator.
1990 SUGGESTIONS
1. Add a street light on the west side of Fernbrook near the
Plymouth Creek Park trail for safety purposes. This
suggestion was accepted and the street light was installed to
protect the City from potential liability resulting from an
injury. Award: $25.
2. Change vendors for the purchase of intoximeters. This
suggestion was accepted and implemented, resulting in an
annual savings of $108. Award: $54.
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3. That each counter receptionist have a card file containing
the business cards for those employees they represent. This
suggestion was accepted. It works especially well for "drop-
in" customers or when a customer is referred to another staff
member. The customer leaves with the name, title, address,
and phone number of the person who can help them. Award:
$25.
4. Install an outdoor vacuum cleaner unit on the pump island at
the Public Works Building to be used by employees when
gassing City vehicles. This suggestion was accepted and will
be implemented in conjunction with the Public Works building
expansion project. Award: $25.
5. Install a directory at each building entrance to indicate the
floor/location of each department, business hours, and
location of special events. This suggestion was rejected.
More time may be needed to keep a directory current (if the
10+ meetings per day were listed) than would be saved. A
directory may be needed in the future depending on the
physical relationship of the existing City Center and new
Public Safety Building.
6. Replace the existing candy and soda machines to gain better
selection, better repair service, and a percentage of the
profits. This suggestion was rejected. Staff met with an
alternate vending company, but there was nothing different
from what we currently have. Prices would be higher if a
percentage of the profits was received by the City.
7. Adopt a rubbish ordinance similar to the weed ordinance in
order to get nuisance removed in a more timely manner than
court action. This suggestion was rejected. Rubbish is not
perceived to be a significant problem currently in the City.
This suggestion may have merit in the future. The additional
work required of the Police and Public Works departments
cannot be justified at this time. Also, no cost savings are
anticipated.
8. Expand the Suggestion Program to the general public. This
suggestion was rejected. It was referred for consideration
under the Customer Service Program. If the program were
expanded to the public, the guidelines, administration
responsibilities, and time requirements of the program first
need to be addressed.
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9. Modify the suggestion form so employees know what areas of
savings will be considered. This suggestion was rejected.
Employees have been very receptive to the new simplified form
which was implemented in mid 1990. The ease of filling out
the suggestion form is one reason employees responded to the
summer campaign and submitted their suggestions. Each
employee receives a copy of the Program guidelines annually,
wherein the savings areas are detailed.
10. Reward employees who maintain perfect attendance records with
an additional day off or a gift certificate. This suggestion
was accepted. At the December holiday party, over 30
employees received a $50 savings bond (cost to the City $25
ea.) for no use of disability days in 1990. This reinforces
the importance of being at work every day and rewards those
who maintain perfect attendance. The Committee recommended
that this be continued each year. In future years the reward
may again be a savings bond, or a luncheon, gift certificate,
or an afternoon off. Award: $25
11. Install a mud scraper by the lower level door. This
suggestion was accepted. The scraper was installed to reduce
mud tracked into the building by employees. Award: $25
12. Reconstruct stairway handrail in the City Center so it has a
more grippable surface. This suggestion was accepted. The
existing handrail was oversized and difficult for children
and anyone with small hands to grasp. The situation was not
in violation of the State Building Code because the handrail
met Code when constructed, but work was done to reconstruct
the handrail for safety reasons. Award: $25
13. Change from acetylene to propane in the cutting torches.
This suggestion was rejected. The only advantage is that
propane is cheaper to purchase. There are a number of
disadvantages: labor costs will go up because a longer
heating time is required; the cutting tips, gauges, and hoses
would have to be replaced; and the existing system is safer
and easier for employees to learn.
14. Install a change machine in the lunchroom. This suggestion
was rejected because of cost, maintenance, and security
problems associated with such equipment. Change is currently
available through the Finance cashier.
Employee Suggestion Committee Report
February 6, 1991
Page 4
15. Use summary publication when publishing lengthy ordinances.
This suggestion was accepted and will be used in future
situations for ordinances that contain lengthy metes and
bounds legal descriptions or when a summary of action taken
would better describe the adopted ordinance. Each summary
must be approved by the City Council. Award: Employee
Ineligible for Monetary Award.
16. Install electric hand dryers/blowers in the lavatories. This
suggestion was rejected. The cost of installation would be
about $2,300 and cannot be justified. The payback period
through savings in paper towels would be well over five
years, and employees still want paper towels available.
17. Convert City vehicles to propane or natural gas for reduced
gas cost. This suggestion was rejected for reasons of safety
and conversion cost.
18. Issue changes to the Zoning Ordinance as single page inserts
rather than issuing a complete section when a change is made.
This suggestion was rejected. The current system is more
efficient relative to production and distribution.
19. Install "C" Code type radios in all city vehicles. This
radio has a light on it for indicating that someone has tried
to reach the vehicle. This suggestion was rejected. In the
case of the building division, inspectors are equipped with
beepers in addition to their radio. It would be very costly
and unnecessary to install the new radios in all vehicles.
20. Have a group picture of employees taken so employees could
purchase copies. This suggestion was rejected due to lack of
interest in the project, difficulty in organizing, and costs
involved. The Police Dept. recently had a department photo
taken, but apparently had the money in their department
budget to do so. This cost is not budgeted for other
departments.
21. Publish the name, suggestion and award amount for each
suggestion in the ROCK. This suggestion was rejected
because it is already done.
22. Take an employee poll to see if employees would be interested
in forfeiting Veterans' Day Holiday for Christmas Eve. This
suggestion was rejected because state law mandates Veterans'
Day as a holiday.
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23. Investigate method for better sound control in the lower
lobby area. This suggestion was rejected. Excessive noise
and the "echo effect" is definitely a problem, but the
correction cost of $5,000 cannot be justified.
24. Offer City of Plymouth shirts for sale to all employees.
This suggestion was accepted. It may improve morale and
foster a sense of team spirit. This could also be done as
part of a customer service theme, and could be promoted at
employee events. The suggester offered to handle the
program. Award: $25
25. Install a change machine in the lunchroom. This suggestion
was rejected because of cost, maintenance, and security
problems associated with such equipment. Change is currently
available through the Finance cashier.
26. Adopt the four point recommendation for "Alpine Tree
Apartments - A Community Policing Project". This suggestion
was rejected for the following reasons: 1) It would have
major budget implications, 2) It would require the decision
of the City Council, and 3) Housing Code Enforcement has been
discussed for several years and is not a "new idea."
27. Require the developer of every new subdivision to pay, as
part of the standard development agreement, an amount equal
to the cost to seal coat the new streets within the
development for the first time. This suggestion was rejected
because it is not eligible under the Program Guidelines. The
suggestion would "reduce City costs by merely transferring
them to others."
28. Route a section of watermain in Project No. 908 through rough
terrain rather than through sod and trees, thus saving 650
feet. This suggestion was rejected because it is not
eligible under the Program Guidelines. The suggestion "falls
within the normal scope of the supervisor's ongoing
responsibilities, as determined by the department head."
29. Amend the City's disability policy to provide that the amount
earned for disability the first year of employment would be
prorated. This would save the City money and be more fair to
all employees. This suggestion was rejected because it is
not eligible under the Program Guidelines. The suggestion
relates to "terms and conditions of employment or other
matters established by personnel policy or practice." This
suggestion has been forwarded to the Personnel Coordinator
for consideration independent of the Suggestion Program.
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30. Change City elections from odd to even years for reduced
costs and increased voter turnout. This suggestion was
rejected. This item was included in the budget for 1991
dated prior to this suggestion.
31. Install a turn -back thermostat in the Public Works Building.
This suggestion was rejected. It is not feasible because of
the potential expansion/ reconstruction of the Public Works
Building.
32. Move the gas card computer box at the Public Works Building.
This suggestion was rejected. It is not feasible because of
the potential expansion/reconstruction of the Public Works
Building. The pumps and gas card computer will be moved as
part of that construction.
33. Give a flyer to each person receiving a building permit to
notify them of the City's sign posting restrictions. This
suggestion is under consideration.
34. Give a cash reward for reporting anyone found dumping
illegally in the City. This suggestion is under
consideration.
35. Purchase an insurance policy to cover the liability of non -
City employees using the fitness room with a trained City
employee. This suggestion was rejected for several reasons:
1) Potential liability, 2) Building Security; 3) Personal
Security; 4) Potential Abuse of Equipment; 5) Theft; and 6)
Additional Cleaning. The legal system would hold the City to
a high degree of accountability should someone be injured or
assaulted while using the facility. The City doesn't have
the resources to run a "health club" type facility at the
fire station. The Safety Committee established the
guidelines for this facility and changes should be presented
to that Committee.
36. Purchase a FAX machine for the Police Department. This
suggestion was rejected. There is not enough activity to
justify a second FAX machine and it would tie up another
phone line. A simpler alternative would be to move the
existing FAX machine to the Police Department, but the Police
clerical staff would then be responsible for sending and
receiving FAX's for all departments in the City. A second
FAX machine will be needed when the Public Safety Building is
completed, but is not necessary before that time.
37. Purchase a can crusher for the employee lunchroom. This
suggestion is under consideration.
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Page 7
38. Place a recycle bin in the lower level storage room. This
suggestion was rejected. The recycle bins are located at the
loading dock to facilitate pick up by the recycler who has
limited access to the building. We do not have equipment to
move full bins from the storage room to the loading dock.
39. Install a vent fan in the Police Department locker room
bathroom. This suggestion was rejected because there is a
properly sized fan in place. Recently when there was a
complaint about the air quality, it was discovered that a
breaker had tripped and belt had broken. This situation was
corrected.
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Lottery.
Share your money -saving, morale -boosting and
safety -improving ideas with us and make some money.
Submit your idea on the attached employee suggestion
form and return it Laurie Rauenhorst in Administration. If
your idea is accepted, you will be awarded half of the first
year's savings (up to $2,500) or $25 in the case of a
suggestion that yields intangible savings such as improved
morale.
Team awards now available.
But close.
The Plymouth Employee Suggestion Program
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH =- 4.0
PLYMOUTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION GUIDELINES
PURPOSE
The Plymouth employee suggestion system is intended to be a formalized means
of soliciting employee recommendations for improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the City's service delivery system. In doing so, the
system is intended to benefit the City through dollar savings and the
delivery of better quality services or a greater number of services at the
same cost. The employee will concurrently benefit by assuming greater
responsibility in assisting the organization in achieving its objectives,
while realizing greater job satisfaction, financial reward, and job commit-
ment. This system is intended to compliment the City's other employee
recognition/participation programs and all employees are eligible to
participate in this program.
ADMINISTRATION
Administration of the Employee Suggestion system will be the responsibility
of the City Manager's office. A committee of three persons consisting of
one representative from the City Manager's office and two individuals
elected by City employees will assist in the administration of the program.
None of the committee members may be a department head and at least one
member must be non -supervisory. Nominations will be solicited from each
division for an election to be held each year. Elected committee members
will serve one year staggered terms beginning January 1 and July I. A
division may not be represented on the committee more than once every two
years. The committee is responsible for:
1) evaluation and recommendation of the type, amount of savings and
appropriate recognition for each suggestion submitted.
2) refinement and clarification of the program's guidelines.
3) assuring compliance with program guidelines.
4) monitoring and improving methods for evaluating employee suggestions.
5) interpretation and clarification of suggestion system rules and
eligibility requirements.
6) encouragement and assistance in implementation of adopted suggestions.
7) development of methods for presenting awards and hearing appeals to the
program.
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8) assuring that the program's intended objective is reached.
9) providing a report for City departments and the City Council regarding
the total number of suggestions received, number of suggestions
implemented, savings realized, and estimated program administration and
award costs.
All revisions to the program shall be approved by the City Manager who shall
be the final arbitrator in all matters with regard to this program.
SUGGESTIONS
A suggestion is a written proposal to improve our ability to serve the
citizens of Plymouth through our service delivery systems. The suggestion
must:
1) reduce costs, duplication of effort, time, accidents, or space
utilization, or
2) increase productivity, employee safety, use of facilities, fob
interest, or employee morale, or
3) improve standardization of procedures, reports, forms or equipment
resulting in greater effectiveness, or
4) improve city ability to enforce ordinances or accomplish mission.
All suggestions are welcomed and eligible for consideration. Those areas
which will not normally be considered for monetary award include:
1) Suggestions relating to terms and conditions of employment or other
matters established by personnel policy or practice, or labor
agreement;
2) Suggestions which reduce City costs by merely transferring them to
others;
3) Suggestions which fall within the normal scope of the supervisor's
ongoing responsibilities, as determined by the department head.
SUBMISSION OF SUGGESTIONS
The employee will submit a completed suggestion form to the City Manager's
office (see attached). Forms and program guidelines will be available from
the City Manager's office. Suggestions must be submitted in accordance with
these procedures to be eligible for consideration.
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EVALUATION OF SUGGESTIONS
1) The City Manager's office will be responsible for reviewing the sugges-
tion within five working days of receipt to determine whether the data
is complete enough for evaluation. If not, the form will be returned
to the employee with written comments describing the deficiencies.
2) If the suggestion meets the guidelines and the suggestion is specific
enough for evaluation, it will be distributed to the members of the
suggestion committee with a copy to the Finance Director and the
supervisor(s) of the department/division toward which the suggestion is
directed within five working days. The supervisor will be asked to
evaluate the suggestion and forward the recommendation to the
suggestion committee within fifteen (15) working days of receipt,
Including his/her written comments regarding why the suggestion should
be accepted, refected or deferred.
3) If the suggestion is to be accepted, the supervisor will provide
his/her estimate of first year tangible and intangible benefits
associated with the suggestion.
4) If the suggestion is to be rejected, the reason for rejection will be
reviewed by the supervisor with the committee. If rejected, the
employee will receive specific written reasoning for rejection of the
suggestion from the Committee through the supervisor.
5) If the suggestion is to be deferred, the reason for deferral will be
reviewed by the supervisor with the committee. If deferred, the
employee will receive specific written reasoning for deferral of the
suggestion from the Committee through the supervisor.
6) The committee will be responsible for evaluating and recommending the
type, amount of savings and appropriate recognition for each suggestion
to the City Manager for approval. The City Manager will approve all
proposed forms of recognition. The committee will be responsible for
communicating the disposition of the suggestion and the award to the
employee.
AWARDS
1) Tangible Benefit suggestions: For suggestions for which tangible
benefits can reasonably be calculated, a one time award of up to a
maximum of fifty percent of the actual first year savings for a minimum
of $25 and a maximum of $2,500 will be awarded. The award of cash will
be made based upon the estimated first year cost savings. If the
estimate is low, the employee award will be adjusted accordingly once
actual cost figures are available. The Finance Department will be
responsible for calculating savings associated with this program for
awards purposes.
2) Intangible Benefit Suggestions: Suggestions in this category will be
provided awards based upon an evaluation of the merits of each
suggestion. Awards could range from a certificate of appreciation,
plaque or cash award of $25 or more as set forth in the guidelines.
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APPEALS
The suggestion committee will hear appeals provided that such a request is
made in writing to the City Manager's office within five (5) working days of
the employee's receipt of notification of the final acceptance or refection
of the suggestion. An appeal may be submitted by an employee to clarify the
reason a suggestion was refected, the method used to calculate or the amount
of savings estimated as a result of the suggestion. The appeals meeting
will be scheduled within ten (10) working days of suggestion committee
receipt of the request. The suggestion committee together with the
supervisor involved in evaluating the suggestion will participate in the
appeals procedure. The committee will make a recommendation to the City
Manager. The decision of the City Manager with respect to any appeal shall
be final and binding.
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EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION FORM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
EMPLOYEE NAME: DEPT.:
DATE:
IDEA DESCRIPTION:
PRESENT PROBLEM OR INEFFICIENCY:
RESULTS/SAVINGS:
Please provide as detailed a description as possible of your suggestion and savings.
Use additional sheets if necessary.
Retum this form to the Administration Department.
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447
(612) 553-1144 \
M I N U T E S
December 13, 1990
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to
order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, December 13, 1990, at 1:05 p.m. at
the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Neil Johnson, Brooklyn Park; Bill
Monk, Crystal; Ken Ashfield, Maple Grove (non-voting); Jodi
Polzin, Minneapolis (non-voting); Mark Hanson, New Hope;
John Sweeney, Plymouth; Lee Gustafson, Robbinsdale; Bill
Weidenbacher and Dale Claridge, JMM; Curt Pearson, attorney;
and Judie Anderson, recording secretary.
1. Minutes.
Monk moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
November 8, 1990 meeting. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Monk moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's
Report. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Claims.
Knapp moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to approve claims totaling
$4,097.26. The claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Knapp, John-
son, Monk, Hanson, Sweeney, and Gustafson; nays - none; absent - Maple Grove,
Minneapolis, and Osseo.
4. Correspondence.
The Commissioners reviewed the Communications Log. No action was re-
quired.
Johnson noted receipt of a December 10 memo from Metropolitan Council re
the Eagle Lake Regional Park Master Plan. Monk moved and Knapp seconded a mo-
tion to refer this document to JMM for review and comment. Motion carried.
The Commissioners also discussed the Highway 100 Corridor project. It
was recommended that the Commission closely monitor this project as it devel-
ops.
The Commissioners received proposed rules by BWSR for Metropolitan Local
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Water Management. Fred Moore and Gerry Butcher are on the task force which
will offer comment to BWSR. Pearson advised the Commissioners to review the
rules carefully and give their comments to Moore or Butcher.
5. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Improvement Proiect.
Gustafson and Claridge gave an update on the progress of construction of
the improvements which began at the end of October. Gustafson indicated work
has been completed except for jacking of the 54" pipe below the Soo Line
track.
6. Project Reviews.
89-4 Solid Waste Transfer Station, Brooklyn Park. JMM has received
from Hennepin County the results of the chemical analysis of groundwater sam-
ples collected in September and October from two monitoring wells at the
transfer station site. Benzene was detected in the groundwater during the
September monitoring. JMM was directed to ask Twin City Testing to confirm
the results of this test. Copies of the report were distributed to the
Commissioners from Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Osseo.
90-15 Winnetka Properties, Golden Valley. Development of a 3.2 acre
industrial site to be known as "Don Harvey Addition," consisting of an office/
warehouse building and adjacent parking areas located on the east side of Que-
bec Avenue, 1300 feet south of County Road 9, New Hope.
Hanson moved and Knapp seconded a motion directing the consultant to no-
tify the City of New Hope that approval of 90-15 is hereby granted conditioned
upon the applicant's meeting the conditions set forth in the consultant's re-
port and recommendations, i.e.,
1. The owner shall consider directing stormwater runoff from the 0.2
acre area north of the building south to the existing stormwater
treatment pond.
2. Required drainage easements for ponding areas and land adjacent to
Wetland 628W shall be dedicated to the City.
3. The existing silt fence shown on the Site Drainage Plan shall be
maintained to prevent deposition of sediment into Wetland 628W
during the development process.
4. The owner shall stabilize slopes at storm sewer outfalls to the
wetland and ponding area.
5. Temporary erosion control measures (e.g., hay or straw bales, rock
filters, etc.) shall be used at catch basin inlets to prevent sed-
iment from entering the storm sewer system.
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page 3
Motion carried.
90-16 Autohaus of Minneapolis. Parking lot expansion and drainage im-
provements to the existing 3 acre Autohaus site located on the south side of
County Road 9 between Winnetka and Quebec Avenues, New Hope.
Gustafson moved and Knapp seconded a motion directing the consultant to
notify the City of New Hope that approval of 90-16 is hereby granted condi-
tioned upon the applicant's meeting the conditions set forth in the consul-
tant's report and recommendations, i.e.,
1. Required drainage easements for ponding and access shall be dedi-
cated to the City. Responsibility for maintenance of the ponding
area and skimmer shall be assigned to the fee owner of the parcel
or assumed by the City.
Motion carried.
90-17 Greenfield Builders, Greenfield, IN. Development of a 14 acre
commercial site to be known as "The Wholesale Club," located in the northeast
quadrant of the intersection of 56th Avenue and Nathan Lane, just west of
1494, Plymouth.
Monk moved and Sweeney seconded a motion directing the consultant to
notify the City of Plymouth that approval of 90-17 is hereby granted condi-
tioned upon the applicant's meeting the conditions set forth in the consul-
tant's report and recommendations, i.e.,
1. Required drainage easements along Bass Creek and for ponding and
access for maintenance shall be dedicated to the City.
2. The owner shall designate operation and maintenance procedures
which will maintain the skimmer and a minimum permanent pool depth
of two feet in the stormwater treatment ponding outletting to Bass
Creek and assurance to the City, in the form of a recordable
agreement, that the designated operation and maintenance pro-
cedures will be faithfully executed.
3. The owner shall designate an emergency overflow route from the
pond.
Knapp moved and Gustafson seconded an amendment to that motion, to wit:
4. The City of Plymouth is advised to review future maintenance con-
siderations from constructing the treatment pond over the 72"
pipe.
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Amendment carried. Main motion carried.
7. Other Business.
Johnson noted receipt of a December 5 letter from JMM outlining its 1991
hourly fee schedule. Johnson moved and Monk seconded a motion to continue
this item to the January meeting. Motion carried.
Johnson reminded the Commissioners that elections will be held at the
February meeting and that a Nominating Committee should be appointed at the
January meeting.
Anderson will send a letter to the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn
Park and Crystal to remind them that they must reappoint Commissioners and
Alternates to the Commission for the years 1991-3. She will also inform BWSR
of these openings.
Monk moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to receive the 1989 Audit
Report and to continue discussion to the January meeting. Motion carried.
JMM will provide a water quality program report in January.
There being no further business before the Commission, Gustafson moved and
Sweeney seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was ad-
journed at 2:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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February 7, 1991
Marilyn Thompson
11018 Old County Road 15
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO YOUR RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Dear Ms. Thompson:
Thank you for taking the time to fill out a resident feedback
form at the Area 3 Town Meeting. You informed us that you had
received communications from the City during the last year that
were incorrectly addressed. I apologize for this inconvenience.
I have checked with the City Forester about the notices you
received about your elm tree that were addressed to Sunset Drive
and Sunset Lane. He verified that city records list your address
as 11018 Old County Road 15. He believes that the summer
forestry aide did not check the records and simply wrote your
address down as Sunset Drive and Sunset Lane when he was at your
house. The Forester will work to prevent future problems with
temporary employees who may not be as familiar with the area as
regular city employees.
Thanks for letting us know about the Plymouth Metrolink schedule
which was addressed to Medicine Lake. We were aware of that
problem. I have advised the mailing service which provided the
address list to the City that if we work with them again, they
will need to ensure that mailing labels are properly addressed.
After all, we take great pride in Plymouth and the mail we send
out should reflect that by being correctly addressed to Plymouth,
Minnesota.
Thanks again for letting us know about this problem.
the City microfiche does have your correct address.
there is a problem in the future, please do not
contact me at 550-5016.
Thanks for your patience.
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
cc: Don Kissinger, City Forester
As I noted,
However, if
hesitate to
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February 5, 1991
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Marilyn Thompson
11018 Old County Road 15
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Thompson:
Thank you for bringing the incorrect printing of your address on your
utility bill to our attention. I have spoken to our computer programmer
to enlarge the field that prints the individual addresses within our
utility billing system. Unfortunately, we cannot abbreviate some of the
fields as you have recommended, because we use the legal addresses in
our direct communication with Hennepin County.
The turn around time to have this field expanded may not be completed by
the time you receive your next utility bill, but should be corrected for
all billings thereafter. Please contact me at 550-5101 if you wish to
discuss this further. I appreciate you bringing this item to our
attention.
Sincerely,
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Dale E. Hahn
Finance Director
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cc: Mayor and City Council'
James G. Willis, City Manager
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January 24, 1991
Clayton L. Anderson
510 Sycamore Circle
Plymouth, MN 55441
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PLYMOUTI+
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SPEED ENFORCEMENT ON 6TH AVENUE NORTH
Dear Mr. Anderson:
I want to ensure you that your request for speed enforcement
action on 6th Avenue North will be addressed. I will assign an
officer on an overtime basis. The reason for handling this
assignment in this manner is to provide the appropriate
commitment that we normally cannot do with a district squad that
must respond to calls.
I have asked the supervisor in charge of our Patrol Division to
specifically deal with the problem of the squad being so
observable on 6th Avenue North. Hopefully, we will be able to
find a suitable location out of direct sight of the motoring
public on 6th Avenue North.
Thank you for attending the recent Town Meeting, and especially
for taking the time to write out your concern on the Resident
Feedback Form.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Carlquist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Sergeant Ron Foreman
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31"J3 PLYMOJTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF PLYMDUTH
3400 PLYMJttll-I BOULEVARD, PLYM3tfIlI, MIMESOTA 55447
BATE: February 6, 1991
TO: Director Carlquist
FROM: Lt. Dennis Paulson
SUBJECT: SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCED
S.E.A. #91-2 6th. Ave. N. between Pineview and Xenium
Four two hour stationary radar assignments have been canpleted in response to
the speeding canplaints in this area. Traffic in both directions was clocked
during this assignment. Assignments were made during the morning and evening
rush hours. The posted speed limit at this location is 30 M.P.H.
MPH
20/Less
20/25
26/30
31/35 36/40 41/45
46/50 51/55
01-31-91 AM
Vehicles :
04
10
06
11
05
05
01
00
01-31-91 PM
Vehicles :
00
00
11
38
13
05
01
00
02-04-91 AM
Vehicles :
00
02
15
18
17
03
03
00
02-04-91 PM
Vehicles :
00
13
25
36
18
04
020
00
SUMMARY:
20/Less
20/25
26/30
31/35
36/40
41/45
46/50
51/55
Vehicles
04
25
57
93
53
17
07
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Percentage: .02
.10
.22
.36
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.02
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VIOLATIONS- Tags issued: 24
Warning
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 8, 1991
TO: James G. Will', Manager
FROM: Charles E. 6i(j2rAtd), Community Development Coordinator, through
Blair Tre Community Development Director
SUBJECT:NEPIN COUNTY 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.
I advised Hennepin County in writing on January 31, 1991 that I must be
advised of their intentions regarding this application by February 15, 1991.
Attachments:
1. January 31, 1991 Letter
(cc/cd/89057:dl)
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WAYZATA WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAYZATA BOULEVARD & BARRY AVENUE WAYZATA, MN 55391 (612) 476-3180
January 29, 1991
Mr. Bill Hanvik
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Hanvik:
Career Day was an unqualified success because of your contribution. Staff
and students have indicated how pleased they were with your presentation
in both written surveys and comments to me.
I am gratified by your willingness to share an afternoon explaining to
young adults the many career avenues open to them. This invaluable
experience helps our students make wise choices as they begin the
planning that will result in the achievement of their goals.
Over and over I heard presenters and staff tell me they wish they had had
the chance to participate in a career seminar such as this one when they
were in school. Your professionalism has provided our ninth grade
students with a rich opportunity many of us never experienced. For this
the students and staff at Wayzata West are extremely grateful.
Thank you again for making Career Day possible. Please consider joining
us again next year.
Sincerely,
C.
Lynn . Dunlap
IDEA Coordinator
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Ambassador
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February 7, 1991
Mr. John Herman
Attorney at Law
Leonard, Street, & Deinard
Suite 2300
150 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Dear Mr. Herman:
� aN of
PLYMOUTFF
Thank you for your thoughtful letter of February 4.
I regret that you and/or your clients did not share your
observations with us earlier in order that they might have been
incorporated in the original study model. As you know, we sought
to afford them that opportunity.
After reading your letter, it is not clear to me whether or not
it would be your preference that we stop the process at this
juncture and start again in order to seek to address your
concerns. If that is your desire, it is obvious that the process
will not be concluded for some period of time. I question
whether your clients would be satisfied with that approach. As
you know, have received bids for Phase II of the northwest sewer
project. These bids must be awarded on or before March 19. The
bids, of course, could be rejected and new bids solicited,
assuming the Council desired to proceed further with the project.
We appreciate the cooperation we have enjoyed in working with
your clients on this study. In extending their cooperation, we
understand that they are not waiving any of their legal rights or
potential claims. On the other hand, I am now concerned that you
may view our study as "flawed" as to the scope and/or methodology
used. Your stressing that point heightens my concern that you
and/or your clients may seek to challenge the City's study if it
does not respond to the points referred during your letter.
If I misunderstood the intent of your letter, or the inferences
contained therein, I would appreciate your clarification.
Yours truly,
6Ji
es G. Willis
y Manager
JW:kec
cc: David MacGillivray, Springsted
Jim Thomson, City Attorney
Mayor & City Council
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. James Willis, Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Study Methodology and Assumptions
Dear Mr. Willis:
SHAUN C. McELHATTON
JAMES J. BERTRAND
MARK W. DELEHANTY
PETER E. SCHIFSKY
LAWRENCE P. SCHAEFER
RONALD J. SCHULTZ
CAROLYN V. WOLSKI
STEVEN R. LINDEMANN
STEVEN J. RINDS -G
JAMA M. KRIZ
JOSHUA KANASSATEGA
JAHN EICHLER SMITH
RUTH 8 NISSEN
GEORGE B. LEONARD (1672.1956)
ARTHUR L. H. STREET 118, 19611
BEN EDICT DEINARD 11899 - 1969 )
AMOS S. DEINARD 11896 19651
IRENE SCOTT
DANIEL D. FOTH
DANIEL M. SATORIUS
Of COVISE,
WRITERS DIRECT DIAL NUMBER
The purpose of this letter is to raise questions about the study methodology related
to tax implications of additional development. As you know, my clients have asked us
to cooperate in the study, however, we do so with the explicit reservation that this in no
way represents a waiver of our legal claims, indicated to the City in a number of other
letters. In the spirit of attempting to interact cooperatively, we have discussed the nature
and assumptions underlying the Springsted study with a variety of professionals in the
municipal finance and school finance areas. In addition, we have retained Publicorp to
work cooperatively with the City.
It raises significant concerns, at the inception, that the City would base this critical
decision on a study of the limited scope proposed. As you will see from our later
comments, we believe that an evaluation of this type is complex, requiring consideration
of subjective as well as objective factors. As a result, as substantive underpinning for a
major land use decision, involving potential legal exposure for the City in the millions of
dollars, and decisions on public improvements themselves entailing expenditures in the
millions of dollars, this is a grave concern.
sir; FEB 031'91
LAW OFFICES
LEONARD, STREET AND DEINARD
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
SIDNEY LORBER
KENT E. RICHEY
MICHAEL L. BERDE
SIDNEY BARROWS
RICHARD J. WEGENER
ROSANNE NATHANSON
HAROLD O. FIELD, JR.
HUGH M. MAYNARD
SUITE 2300
SHERRI L. KNUTH
RICHARD J. GUNN
FREDERICK W. MORRIS
MICHAEL G. TAYLOR
ALLEN I. SAEKS
JOHN C. KUEHN
ISO SOUTH FIFTH STREET
JOHN W. GETSINGER
THOMAS C. FEINBERG
BRADLEY J. GILLAN
THOMAS P. SANDERS
MCRRIS M. SHERMAN
MICHAEL A. NEKICH
ROBERT ZEGLOVITCH
GEORGE REILLY
MARTHA C. BRAND
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
TIMOTHY WELCH
CHARLES K. DAYTON
DAVID N. HAYNES
GREGG J. CAVANAGH
DAVID N. COX
CAROLYN CHALMERS
TELEPHONE (612) 335-1500
GREGORY C. BROWN
STEPHEN R. PFLAUM
JAMES V. ROTH
SUSAN M. ROBINER
CHARLES A. MAYS
ROBERT L. DEMAv
FACSIMILE (612) 3351657
DEBRA G. STREHLOW
LOWELLJ. NOTEBOOM
ANGELA M. BOHMANN
PEDER A. LARSON
GEORGE F. MCGUNNIGLE, JR,
ROBERT P. THAVIS
MICHAEL R. COHEN
RICHARD G. PEPIN, JR,
JAMES G. BULLARD
BRADLEY J. GUNN
FREDRIC T. ROSENBLATT
JOSEPH M. FINLEY
NANCY WILTGEN REIBERT
BYRON E. STARNS
LAWRENCE J. FIELD
VIRGINIA 8. CONE
JOHN H. HERMAN
DAVID W. KELLEY
CATHARINE BOSCHEE
STEVEN D. De RUYTER
MARK S. WEITZ
MICHELLE A. MILLER
JAMES R. DORSEY
DAVID L. LILLEHAUG
TIMOTHY R. MEYERSON
KATHLEEN M. GRAHAM
DAVID KANTOR
JENNIFER K. PARK
STEPHEN J.
ANGELA M.
SLAKE SHEPARD,
LITMANON
STEPHEN R. LITMAN
MARK A. LINDGREN
DGRENY
February 4, 1991
WILLIAM L. GREENER
DAVID C. ZALK
LOWELL V. STORTZ
STEVEN L. BELTON
EDWARD M. MOERSFELDER
DOUGLAS B. GREENSWAG
PETER H. BACHMAN
ROBERT LEWIS BARROWS
ELLEN G. SAMPSON
MARC D. SIMPSON
Mr. James Willis, Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Study Methodology and Assumptions
Dear Mr. Willis:
SHAUN C. McELHATTON
JAMES J. BERTRAND
MARK W. DELEHANTY
PETER E. SCHIFSKY
LAWRENCE P. SCHAEFER
RONALD J. SCHULTZ
CAROLYN V. WOLSKI
STEVEN R. LINDEMANN
STEVEN J. RINDS -G
JAMA M. KRIZ
JOSHUA KANASSATEGA
JAHN EICHLER SMITH
RUTH 8 NISSEN
GEORGE B. LEONARD (1672.1956)
ARTHUR L. H. STREET 118, 19611
BEN EDICT DEINARD 11899 - 1969 )
AMOS S. DEINARD 11896 19651
IRENE SCOTT
DANIEL D. FOTH
DANIEL M. SATORIUS
Of COVISE,
WRITERS DIRECT DIAL NUMBER
The purpose of this letter is to raise questions about the study methodology related
to tax implications of additional development. As you know, my clients have asked us
to cooperate in the study, however, we do so with the explicit reservation that this in no
way represents a waiver of our legal claims, indicated to the City in a number of other
letters. In the spirit of attempting to interact cooperatively, we have discussed the nature
and assumptions underlying the Springsted study with a variety of professionals in the
municipal finance and school finance areas. In addition, we have retained Publicorp to
work cooperatively with the City.
It raises significant concerns, at the inception, that the City would base this critical
decision on a study of the limited scope proposed. As you will see from our later
comments, we believe that an evaluation of this type is complex, requiring consideration
of subjective as well as objective factors. As a result, as substantive underpinning for a
major land use decision, involving potential legal exposure for the City in the millions of
dollars, and decisions on public improvements themselves entailing expenditures in the
millions of dollars, this is a grave concern.
sir; FEB 031'91
%60.
Mr. James Willis
February 4, 1991
Page 2
Specifically, we raise the following concerns and observations:
(1) It is our understanding that the Springsted study will be utilizing a capitation
or straight line approach to evaluate the increase in public costs related to development.
In other words, costs for the City are assumed to increase proportionately with
population, regardless of the mix of land use. This is an outmoded approach to
evaluating the fiscal impacts of various types of development. Most analysts now
recognize that an input/output approach for each type of land use is required. To
illustrate this, consider police services. Such services are very low in a residential area,
and considerably higher in a retail/commercial area. The result of an input/output type
of analysis va show the positive or negative cost implications of differing laud uses.
Obviously, some non -tax paying land uses are the most negative, e.g. churches. Analysis
of this type has been undertaken in a number of metropolitan area communities by the
Metropolitan Council. Their results consistently show that higher cost single family
housing is slightly positive in terms of taxes generated versus city services consumed. In
a case like the present, where the internal roads and sewers will be entirely constructed
by the developers, unlike the Metro Council examples, where these services are partially
publicly provided, the balance should be even more positive.
(2) School costs in Minnesota require more than a per capita analysis as well.
Local property taxes have no relationship to base operating revenues of the district. This
is because every district receives a per pupil payment of approximately $2,800, regardless
of the amount of property taxes. It is widely agreed amongst those involved in school
finance that growing districts receive an operational advantage from additional students.
This is because the costs of new teacher hires are at the bottom of the pay scale and
district wide administrative expenses are spread over a larger number of pupil units. A
simple analysis is to consider the impact of 25 additional students. This generates
approximately $70,000, an amount substantially more than the costs of the incremental
teacher and other operational costs. Moreover, additional students increase the flexibility
of school districts and bring new blood into the teaching pool. These positive
implications and beneficial economics are ignored if you use a simplified per capita cost
approach..
With respect to the special levies, any additional levy amount would require a new
referendum. To consider potential new referendums, over which the voters have control,
as a detriment allowing a land use action appears inappropriate on its face. With respect
to already existing levies, increasing the tax capacity of the district will result in a net
decrease in taxes on existing property. The approach being undertaken in the Springsted
analysis should also recognize obvious low cost approaches to increasing physical capacity
as an alternative to any capital levy. Examples of this would include temporary
classrooms, displacement of non -school uses or a reduction in cross district transfers into
the Wayzata district.
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Mr. James Willis
February 4, 1991
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(3) Although I only received a summary of the underlying city cost projections,
the projections appear to approach increased costs on a per capita basis. As noted
above, different land uses have rather dramatic differences in their cost of services. It
is simplistic to assume that mere population increase will always result in equivalent per
capita increases in costs, since it may not be accompanied by the other uses which are
the high service generating use. Thus, if additional housing does not increase the amount
of commercial property on a per capita equivalent basis, it probably will not result in a
proportional increase in police requirements. It also was unclear to me whether these
cost projections remove administrative and capital costs currently in place, which, if future
residential growth occurs, could now be spread over a larger tax base, without any
increase. If these are not removed, since there will be significant efficiencies of scale,
the cost of growth would be overstated. A good example would be the Public Safety
building. If one is to be built regardless and the size is not dependent on these proposed
subdivisions, a delay in additional growth will actually cause taxes on existing property
to be higher.
(4) We are concerned the study may not include a "no build" alternative.
Without considering such an alternative, you are clearly comparing apples to oranges.
The study must show what taxes in a future year will be, with and without the
development. Otherwise, you will have future taxes, with development, and only present
taxes against which to make the comparison. Such an analysis would be obviously flawed.
(5) Imbedded costs, assumed to be paid by the new subdivision, on an area
assessment basis, must be reallocated to existing taxpayers, in order to have a fair analysis
of costs. Obviously, if these projects are not permitted to proceed, the area assessments
must be paid by the remaining taxpayers. Moreover, in such a case, existing taxes should
be analyzed to determine if a tax reduction will be likely. Undoubtedly, many of these
landowners, facing a development delay, will seek reductions in their current property tax
assessments. This will have a negative implication for taxes on existing property.
(6) Finally, because of the circumstances here, the City must recognize the tax
implications of a no build decision, in terms of legal costs and takings claims. Not
proceeding with this sewer, will result in probably a minimum of a half dozen lawsuits
against the City, along with takings claims in the millions of dollars. While the City may
dispute the merits of these claims, no one can dispute that the legal fees will be
substantial, and that at least with regard to our project, which already has preliminary plat
approval, there is significant damage exposure. Any fair comparison of the build versus
no build alternative, must recognize the potential adverse economic implications for the
city of not proceeding.
As I said above, my clients wish to work cooperatively with the City to resolve this
issue as quickly as possible. I make these comments to encourage their study by the
consultants. We appreciate the prompt action of the City in undertaking the project
and the City's decision to bid both portions of the sewer, to keep the project potentially
on the same time line. However, I must reiterate that we undertake this cooperation
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Mr. James Willis
February 4, 1991
Page 4
without waiving any of our legal claims. Our consultant, my clients and I look forward
to working with you further as the study goes forward. Best regards.
JHH/djs
cc: Jim Thompson
Peter Pflaum
David MacGillivary
Becky Yanish
Mark Ruff
jhh\plymouth.ltr
Very truly yours,
LEONARD, STREET AND DEINARD
r
By
John Herman
Feb. 1, 1991
Housing & Urban Development
Mr. Shawn Huckleby - Community Planning & Development
220 So. 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN. 55401
Re: H.U.D. & Union City Mission
Dear Sir:
In August of 1990, the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development awarded a
grant to Union City Mission, (3409 E. Medicine Lk. Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55441),
for a "Transitional Lodging Facility", as part of a competitive national funding
process.
Prior zoning approval by local government was a strict H.U.D. requirement for
acceptance for this funding application and acceptance.
This Transitional Lodging facility project proposed by Union City Mission was
NOT in compliance with the zoning code.
It is my understanding, from documents reviewed, that the application deadline
was May 1, 1990. On April 25, 1990 James Willis, City Mgr. sent a letter to
Patricia Murphy, Executive Director at Union City Mission, stating:
"...the present zoning code would not permit either the
expansion of your current use or the construction of
additional facilities to undertake new programs..."
"...I do not believe it would be possible for the City to
provide a letter to H.U.D. of the type you request."
The residents of this area would like to know why this grant was approved. It
was NOT in compliance with H.U.D. specifications and rules. Renovation of the
building was begun and funding was granted before the required conditional use
permit was obtained. THE RESIDENTS OF THIS AREA ARE OUTRAGED BY THESE EVENTS.
We have full documentation regarding the background and eventual conclusion
of this process. (Enclosed are copies of 2 letters. We have other letters,
documents and video).
Why was all of this done BEFORE a "public -hearing" even took place. Councilmember
Helliwell stated one of her main reasons in voting approval of the project was
the fact that H.U.D had already funded this project of Union City Mission. THE
CONCERNS AND LEGITIMATE OBJECTIONS OF 300 CITIZENS WERE UNABLE TO REVERSE THAT
WHICH H.U.D, UNION CITY MISSION AND THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH HAD ALREADY SET
IN MOTION!
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H.U.D. & Union City Mission
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In light of the recent scandals involving the misues of H.U.D., grants and money,
we were shocked at the flagrant manipulation and possible violation of applicable
regulations and laws to push this project through. We feel the City of Plymouth,
with H.U.D. knowledge and consent, established retroactive special legislation.
In doing so, the City violated our notice and due process rights.
AS TAXPAYERS WE DEMAND A FULL INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROJECT TO DETERMINE THE
EXTENT OF ANY ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. WE DEMAND THAT YOUR OFFICE AND THE JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT SCRUTINIZE THIS 'DEAL" AND RECTIFY ANY AND ALL WRONGDOING INCLUDING
THE SETTING ASIDE OF THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
Mission Area Association
c/o Patricia Katzmarek
3520 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN . 55441
Mr. & Mrs. N. Herby --3430 E. Med Lk. Blvd.
Mr. & Mrs. B. Goldstein - 11515 37th Ave. No.
Mr. & Mrs. B. Bartos - 10720 36th Pl. No.
Mr. & Mrs. F. Sullivan - 11355 36th Pl. No.
Mr. & Mrs. W. Schulz - 3530 E. Med. Lk. Blvd.
cc: H.U.D. Washington, D.C.
Dept. of Justice
Senator Paul Wellstone
Senator David Durenburger
Congresman J. Ramstad
Jim Willis, City Mgr. ✓
Kim Bergman, Mayor
Jim Thomson, City Atty.
Mark C. McCullough, Atty.
Plymouth, MN. 55441
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(The association represents approx. 300 residents of this immediate area)
Additional Info:
The various facilities presently at Union City Mission Complex include:
1. Mission Drug/Alcohol Treatment for Adults
2. Union Mission Nursing Home
3. Shelter for Battered Women & their children
4. Hennepin County Detox Center
5. The recently approved housing for homeless drug dependent men & women
(They are not required to attend treatment or any programs)
6. Hazelton Drug Treatment Center for teens. ---A private organization but
located within the original grounds of Union City Mission.
All of the above are located in one area within a R-1 zoned tuighborhood.
Within 11 months of 1990 the emergency response police calls to this facility
totaled 287; the ambulance Emergencys to this facility were 251; this is a
total of 538 Emergency vehicles to the area within eleven months. (This number also
does not include the 911 calls made by residents of the area due to problems within
the neighborhood as a result of drunk & disorderly Mission Farm people.)
This neighborhood is in great danger of becoming over -institutionalized.
There is also a high-school less than 500 ft. from these facilities and a grade -
school within one-mile.(This new facility poses a safety threat to school -aged
children.) On Dec. 10, 1990 the City Council voted 3 to 2 to approve the Cond.Permit.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 8, 1991
TO: Jim Willis, City Manager
FROM: Blair Tremere, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: LETTER REGARDING CITIZEN CONCERN ABOUT UNION CITY MISSION
You have asked me to review the February 1, 1991 letter to Mr. Huckleby the
Department of Housing and Urban Development in Minneapolis from Patricia
Katzmarek.
Ms. Katzmarek makes charges based upon information she has obtained and has
apparently shared with Mr. Huckleby.
There were two events involving zoning that occurred in 1990 involving the
Union City Mission and while they are related as to this property and
operation, the zoning actions were distinct.
I have reviewed the file carefully and have provided correspondence and other
documents which tell the zoning history.
The following outline presents the sequence of key events and findings which
are substantiated by the Public Record.
1. You received two letters in April 1990 from Pat Murphy, Executive
Director of the Union City Mission, relative to a proposed funding
request that was to be submitted to HUD in May. She also submitted,
apart from those letters, a letter to Housing Specialist, Milt Dale
indicating a desire for support for an anticipated request of funds from
Hennepin County which was about to disperse Federal Community Development
Block Grant Funds held in what was termed the "Discretionary Account".
2. You responded in an April 25th letter and I was subsequently contacted by
Pat Murphy about their zoning status.
3. I verified for her that as a result of 1989 amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, their facility had been effectively rendered a nonconforming
use, and that the same thing had happened to the Hennepin County Adult
Corrections Facility. I told her that, as we had with the Adult
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Corrections Facility, we were processing a proposed Text Amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance which would render the facility a Conforming Conditional
Use. I told her that only upon approval of that Ordinance Amendment
would I be able to certify the Zoning Status as required by HUD.
4. Pat Murphy told me that HUD allowed for that in their policies and that
she used to be kept informed when Planning Commission and City Council
would consider request.
5. I reviewed this matter with you and with the City Attorney and we agreed
that the Nonconforming Use status of the Adult Corrections facility and
the Union City Mission facility was unintended and that, given their
uniqueness (primarily due to size as well as specific operations) the
City's effective zoning control was better preserved through the
Conditional Use process.
6. The Planning Commission conducted the Public Hearing on the proposed
Textual Amendment on June 13, 1990 and on June 26, 1990 following
publication of the required Hearing Notice in the legal newspaper. No
rezoning of property was involved and thus the State Law and Ordinance do
not require mailed notice in addition to the published noticed.
7. The City Council received the unanimous recommendation to approve the
amendment on July 2, 1990 and the City Council unanimously adopt
Ordinance 90-18 amending the Zoning Ordinance relative to residential
facilities. That language is in Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance and
classifies the Union City Mission facility as a Conditional Use in the
R1 -A District (as it had been for many years prior to the 1989 Textual
Amendments).
8. I sent Pat Murphy a letter on July 24, 1990 confirming the City Council
action and I provided in my letter the verification that she had
indicated was required for the application for HUD funding.
9. The next zoning event was initiated in November when I learned that work
had started in the Smith Lodge facility; the Building Inspection Division
correctly identified that the Zoning Ordinance would require a
Conditional Use Permit based upon the plans they had just received
showing the proposed work. Pat Murphy indicated that she had concluded
all zoning authorizations had been achieved in July with the Text
Amendment but I informed her that, based on the information I had seen
then versus the information I had before me in November, it was apparent
that the Conditional Use Permit for the facility would have to be amended
before the program proposal for Smith Lodge could commence.
10. An application for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment was submitted and
resulted in required Public Hearing before the Planning Commission; later
there was substantial Public input at the City Council meeting. The City
Council did approve the Conditional Use Permit under Resolution 90-776 on
a 3-2 vote. That occurred on December 10, 1990.
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11. Information from Pat Murphy indicated that the Federal Grant had been
approved and we also had learned that she had successfully obtained funds
from the Hennepin County Board (as she had indicated she would try to do
in her April 1990 letter to Milt Dale).
The charges raised by Mrs. Katzmarek do not clearly distinguish between the
two zoning actions. Arguably, as I have looked back on the event, the Union
City Mission could have been more specifically advised of the need for a
Conditional Use Permit earlier and thus the hearing including the substantial
input from the neighbors could have been accomplished before final funding and
work had commenced.
The information submitted to Housing Specialist Milt Dale in April however was
not highlighted or made apparent for zoning purposes until file research was
commenced later in the fall after building plans had been examined by the
Inspections Department and Pat Murphy had indicated they were consistent with
"earlier information".
This is significant in my view because the zoning consideration in July was
one of Zoning Text and one of a broad view involving the entire facility, just
as City Council had taken a broad view several months earlier with respect to
the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility. The focus last summer was not
on the Smith Lodge Renovation and Homeless Transitional Housing Program.
The statements made to HUD by the Union City Mission based upon my July 24th
letter were and are accurate. Arguably, a statement in the same letter
regarding the need for a subsequent permit did not specify and perhaps should
have specified need for a Conditional Use Permit.
It is my conclusion, all things considered, that HUD acted upon accurate data
that was forwarded to them several months after the Union City Mission had
initially made their request and learned that the City could not endorse the
proposal because of inconsistencies with the Zoning Ordinance.
I also find in reviewing the file that the City Staff, Planning Commission and
City Council conducted all hearings and meetings publicly in accordance with
State Law and City Ordinance and that there were no special considerations or
"deals" made or offered during that process.
The February 1st letter was directed to HUD and copied to you; you may wish to
forward this information to the persons copied in that letter however
including HUD so that the zoning history is available.
Let me know if you need further information regarding this matter.
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Feb. 1, 1991
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Housing & Urban Development
Mr. Shawn Huckleby - Community Planning & Development
220 So. 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN. 55401
Re: H.U.D. & Union City Mission
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In August of 1990, the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development awarded a
grant to Union City Mission, (3409 E. Medicine Lk. Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55441),
for a "Transitional Lodging Facility", as part of a competitive national funding
process.
Prior zoning approval by local government was a strict H.U.D. requirement for
acceptance for this funding application and acceptance.
This Transitional Lodging facility project proposed by Union City Mission was
NOT in compliance with the zoning code.
It is my understanding, from documents reviewed, that the application deadline
was May 1, 1990. On April 25, 1990 James Willis., City Mgr. sent a letter to
Patricia Murphy, Executive Director at Union City Mission, stating:
"...the present zoning code would not permit either the
expansion of your current use or the construction of
additional facilities to undertake new programs..."
"...I do not believe it would be possible for the City to
provide a letter to H.U.D. of the type you request."
The residents of this area would like to know why this grant was approved. It
was NOT in compliance with H.U.D. specifications and rules. Renovation of the
building was begun and funding was granted before the required conditional use
permit was obtained. THE RESIDENTS OF THIS AREA ARE OUTRAGED BY 'THESE EVENTS.
We have full documentation regarding the background and eventual conclusion
of this process. (Enclosed are copies of 2 letters. We have other letters,
documents and video).
Why was all of this done BEFORE a "public -hearing" even took place. Councilmember
Helliwell stated one of her main reasons in voting approval of the project was
the fact that H.U.D had already funded this project of Union City Mission. THE
CONCERNS AND LEGITIMATE OBJECTIONS OF 300 CITIZENS WERE UNABLE TO REVERSE THAT
WHICH H.U.D, UNION CITY MISSION AND THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH HAD ALREADY SET
IN MOTION!
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In light of the recent scandals involving the misues of H.U.D., grants and money,
we were shocked at the flagrant manipulation and possible violation of applicable
regulations and laws to push this project through. We feel the City of Plymouth,
with H.U:D. knowledge and consent, established retroactive special legislation.
In doing so, the City violated our notice and due process rights.
AS TAXPAYERS WE DEMAND A FULL INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROJECT TO DETERMINE THE
EXTENT OF ANY ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. WE DEMAND THAT YOUR OFFICE AND THE JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT SCRUTINIZE THIS "DEAL" AND RECTIFY ANY AND ALL WRONGDOING INCLUDING
THE SETTING ASIDE OF THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
Mission Area Association
c/o Patricia Katzmarek
3520 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN . 55441
Mr. & Mrs. N. Herby --3430 E. Med Lk. Blvd.
Mr. & Mrs. B. Goldstein - 11515 37th Ave. No.
Mr. & Mrs. B. Bartos - 10720 36th P1. No.
Mr. & Mrs. F. Sullivan - 11355 36th Pl. No.
Mr. & Mrs. W. Schulz - 3530 E. Med. Lk. Blvd.
cc: H.U.D. Washington, D.C.
Dept. of Justice
Senator Paul Wellstone
Senator David Durenburger
Congresman J. Ramstad
Jim Willis, City Mgr. ✓
Kim Bergman, Mayor
Jim Thomson, City Atty.
Mark C. McCullough, Atty.
Plymouth, MN. 55441it
(The association represents approx. 300 residents of this immediate area)
Additional Info:
The various facilities presently at Union City Mission Complex include:
1. Mission Drug/Alcohol Treatment for Adults
2. Union Mission Nursing Home
3. Shelter for Battered Women & their children
4. Hennepin County Detox Center
5. The recently approved housing for homeless drug dependent men & women
(They are not required to attend treatment or any programs)
6. Hazelton Drug Treatment Center for teens. ---A private organization but
located within the original grounds of Union City Mission.
All of the above are located in one area within a R-1 zoned Mighborhood.
Within 11 months of 1990 the emergency response police calls to this facility
totaled 287; the ambulance Emergencys to this facility were 251; this is a
total of 538 Emergency vehicles to the area within eleven months. (This number also
does not include the 911 calls made by residents of the area due to problems within
the neighborhood as a result of drunk & disorderly Mission Farm people.)
This neighborhood is in great danger of becoming over -institutionalized.
There is also a high-school less than 500 ft. from these facilities and a grade -
school within one -mile. (This new facility poses a safety threat to school -aged
children.) On Dec. 10, 1990 the City Council voted 3 to 2 to approve the Cond.Permit.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regn±lar meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 10th day of
December , 19 90 The following members were present:
Helliwell Rickel, Vasiliou, Zitur, Bergman
The following members were absent: None
Co nnilmember Ricker introduced the following Resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-776
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR UNION CITY MISSION (90107)
WHEREAS, Union City Mission has requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit
amendment to use the "Smith Lodge" for a 19 -bed transitional housing facility
located at the southwest quadrant of East Medicine Lake Boulevard and 36th
Avenue North; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called
Public Hearing and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by
for a Conditional Use Permit amendment to use the "Smith Lodge" for a 19 -bed
transitional housing facility located at the southwest corner of East Medicine
Lake Boulevard and 36th Avenue North, subject to the following conditions:
1. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances,
and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
2. The permit is issued to Union City Mission for the proposed use of the
"Smith Lodge."
3. The site shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.
4. All waste and waste containers shall be stored within approved designated
areas.
5. No exterior signage is allowed relative to the use.
6. The permit shall be reviewed annually to assure compliance with the
conditions.
7. All parking shall be off-street in designated areas which comply with the
Zoning Ordinance.
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8. The Master Plan of the campus of the Union City Mission shall be amended
to change the uses of the Smith Lodge to include a woodworking shop,
storage, and transitional housing for up to 19 beds.
9. The Union City Mission shall submit a plan to the City Council within 6
months for its review and approval and it shall address operational
problems identified during the hearing before the Planning Commission and
City Council.
10. This Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed in one year to determine
whether the applicant has complied with the plan. No further amendments
to the Conditional Use Permit will be considered by the City Council until
the plan is approved and compliance is verified.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded
by r.,unc lmemher Helliwell , and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Helliwell, Zitur, Ricker,
The following voted against or abstained Vasiliou and Bey n
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
November 8, 1990
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3409 E. MEDICINE LAKE BLVD. / PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
(612) 559-1883
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Mr. Blair Tremere
Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Blair:
NOV 13 1990
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNTY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
I am writing to provide a statement of understanding that residential
use of Smith Lodge will not take place until the City has approved
application for a conditional use permit for the facility.
Although the need to return this statement immediately in order to
resume project construction, does not allow time to fully respond to
your letter of November 7, 1990, I would like to clarify one point.
Union City Mission did not "move ahead quickly to start work (on this
project) before finalization of the necessary zoning approval" as stated
in your letter. It was our clear understanding that zoning for this
project was fully approved by the Plymouth City Council at its meeting
on July 2, 1990.
As you know, this project is funded primarily by a U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development Transitional Housing grant awarded to
Union City Mission in August 1990 in a highly competitive national
funding process. Prior zoning approval by local government was a
strict HUD requirement for acceptance of funding applications. Our
request to the City for zoning approval was initiated in April 1990,
including a complete project description submitted to your office, and
culminated in City Council approval on July 2, 1990. Documentation
of City zoning approval was subsequently forwarded to the HUD office
in Washington, DC to complete our funding application.
Since notification in August that we were awarded the HUD grant, we
have indeed moved quickly to begin the project, which had a projected
operation date of January 1, 1991. We did so only with the full under-
standing that the City's zoning approval process had been finalized.
It was not until November 6, 1990, that we were notified by you that
appropriate zoning had apparently not been secured.
We will certainly do everything we can to correct this problem. Our
application for a conditional use permit will be forwarded to your
office immediately. Please keep us informed as to any other assistance
we can provide to expedite this matter.
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -
Mr. Blair Tremere
November 8, 1990
Sincerely,
Patricia J. Murph
Executive Director
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cc: City Manager James G. Willis
Community Development Coordinator Chuck Dillerud
Steve Young
Mark Hendrickson
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(612)559-1883
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Mr. Blair Tremere
Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Blair:
NOV 13 1990
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUMTY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
I am writing to provide a statement of understanding that
residential use of Smith Lodge will not take place until the
City has approved application for a conditional permit for the
facility.
Sincerely,
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Executive Director
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November 7, 1990
Ms. Patricia J. Murphy
Executive Director
Union City Mission
3409 East Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Let me first say that I did not intend to distort or ignore the information
you have provided since last spring regarding the renovation of the building
known as Smith Lodge and I surely do not question your motives or
representations to us. I talked with your architect, Steve Young today and I
find that he is in a position to resolve our concerns and to get your project
underway.
The following were pending and unresolved as of Tuesday, November 6:
1. The contractor submitted an application for required building permits for
the renovation work of Smith Lodge and the Building Inspection Division
personnel have been in contact with your architect about necessary
corrections to those plans. Contrary to your understanding no building
permits have been issued for the renovation of Smith Lodge. You indicated
that work commenced approximately a week ago; I understand the Building
Inspectors have issued a stop -work order to the contractor.
2. The City Council adopted a resolution on October 15, 1990 authorizing
execution of the Third Party Agreement for Discretionary Funds from the
Community Development Block Grant Program to you and authorizing
assignment of administrative responsibility to Hennepin County. We just
received the certified copy of that resolution and are forwarding the
required executed copy of the agreement to Hennepin County. Your copy is
enclosed.
It is our understanding as confirmed by Mark Hendrickson at Hennepin
County that the administration of this agreement and payment of funds will
be handled between you and Hennepin County directly. It is a requirement
of the Subrecipient Agreement we have with the County that all work be
done in compliance with applicable ordinances and codes.
3. The City funded and eventually approved the Master Plan of your complex
several years ago and the ordinance requires that improvements and
programs be consistent with that plan. The plan does not call for the
renovation of Smith Lodge for use as a residence for any purpose and it is
necessary to amend that plan and to approve the proposed use.
That need was identified last spring and later by both City Manager Jim
Willis and me in our correspondence to you.
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Community Development Coordinator Chuck Dillerud is prepared to assist you
in making the necessary planning and zoning application so that we can
promptly schedule your request to amend the Master Plan approving the
proposed use of Smith Lodge.
Pat, I believe confusion I had was due to my understanding of the zoning
compliance of the overall Union City Mission complex versus the specific
proposed use of Smith Lodge and the need to help you get that approved as
required by the Zoning Ordinance.
Timing is the problem at this point, as I see it, in that you apparently have
moved ahead quickly to start the work before the finalization of the necessary
zoning approvals. I can understand how that happened upon reviewing the file
and earlier information did identify the ultimate proposed use which I
personally do not question.
Steve Young suggested, and I agree, that we come to terms with this zoning
matter as follows, with the intent of allowing you to proceed with certain
renovation work. Improvements and maintenance -related work could be
undertaken at Smith Lodge while your application is being processed, provided
we have an explicit written understanding that the residential use and
certification of occupancy for residential program use be withheld until the
City Council has approved the zoning application.
I have asked Mr. Dillerud to contact you about your application for approval
of the modification of the Master Plan and of the new use of the Smith Lodge
approved. I understand from Chuck that we can move forward on this with your
cooperation so that the City Council approval can be obtained in about one
month (a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission is required and that
involves a State -Law -required notice in the official newspaper).
I conveyed this information to Steve Young and I sent Steve the application
information requirements. He said he could get that put together this week.
I am mailing you the application form which needs to be signed by you --but can
be completed by Steve Young (I faxed him one for his review).
I have every desire to see your project succeed; it is very important that the
requirements of the Zoning and Building Codes be met, and we are prepared to
assist you. Please call me if you have any questions regarding this or call
Chuck Dillerud if you have questions regarding the required zoning procedures.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Blair Tremere
Community Development Director
cc: City Manager James G. Willis
Community Development Coordinator Chuck Dillerud
Building Official Joe Ryan
Steve Young
Mark Hendrickson
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July 24, 1990
Ms. Patricia Murphy
Executive Director
Union City Mission
3409 East Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Murphy:
This is a follow up to my June 27, 1990 letter and to your April 19, 1990
request for verification about the zoning of the property relative to your
proposal for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Transitional
Housing Demonstration Program.
The City Council adopted an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance following
recommendation by the Planning Commission and that amendment resolved the
nonconforming status of the Union City Mission facilities which are viewed as
conditional uses.
1. The proposed use of the structure is not inconsistent with City plans which
may have an effect on the use of the structure or the site, those City
plans being effectuated by means of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed use on the site at 3409 East Medicine Lake Boulevard is
allowable under applicable Zoning Ordinances and regulations which classify
the facility as a conditional use and which requires that all improvements
be consistent with the Master Plan you prepared for the facility which may
be amended, with City approval, from time to time.
I indicated in my June 27, 1990 letter that, based upon the information you
provided, interior renovation work could be classified as allowable
maintenance since the facility is not being expanded or enlarged and the use
is not being extended or intensified. Thus, subject only to the appropriate
building or building systems permits, you should be able to proceed with the
work as proposed without special zoning approvals.
I recommend that you keep us advised as to the status of your proposal and let
me know whether we can be of further assistance.
Si rely
B air Tremere
Community Development Director
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF PLY'-'!�UTH
ORDINANCE N � 90-/f
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE 80-9 ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1980, AS
AMENDED, AND KNOWN AS THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO RESIDENTIAL
FACILITIES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 7, Subdivision C. is hereby amended as follows:
Add a new item to Section 7, Subdivision C which would read as
follows:
FRD R -1A R -1B R-2 R-3 R-4
49. -- C -- -- -- -- -Nursing Home Residential
Facility, serving more
than six persons,
Residential Shelter and
similar properly licensed
and sanctioned treatment
facilities in operation
as of November 20, 1989.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its
passage and publication.
Adopted by the City Council this 2nd day of July 1990.
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City Clerk
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and staverified that the required size and
number of antings were installed throughout the
development.
MOTION was madeCouncilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember He liwell, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 90-403 AUTHORIZIRELEASE OF SITE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE SCHUETT INVESTMENT
COMPANY FOR "COACHMAN T LS^ (85022).
Motion carried on a roll callsvote, five ayes.
RESOLUTION 90-403
AUTHORIZING
RELEASE
OF SITE
PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE FOR
COACHMAN TRAILS
(85022)
Item 8-I
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded ORDINANCE 90-18
by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING
NO. 90-18 AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE 80-9 ORDINANCE RELATING
ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1980, AS AMENDED, AND KNOWN AS TO RESIDENTIAL
THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO FACILITIES
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. Item *8-J-1
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded ORDINANCE 90-19
by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING
NO. 90-19 AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE 80-9 ORDINANCE RELATING
ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1980, AS AMENDED, AND KNOWN AS TO SHORELAND
THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO PRIVATE
SHORELAND PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES. RECREATION
FACILITIES
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item *8-J-2
Councilmember Vasiliou stated several Homeowners'
Associations have asked the status of the private
street issue for their budget processes.
Assistant Manager Boyles stated at the July 16
meeting the Council will be asked to schedule
upcoming study session and joint meeting dates.
Private streets will be one item proposed for
discussion.
Community Development Director Tremere presented
a proposed ordinance which clarifies language in
the Zoning Ordinance relating to Private Streets
in response to recent Council direction. The
amendment would retain flexibility for the
Council in considering developer requests in
Planned Unit Developments. He stated that a
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practical and precise definition of "private
street" needs to be developed. This proposed
ordinance is the first step in addressing the
private street issue. No Planned Unit
Development design flexibility is lost; an
unnecessary double standard is eliminated. It is
critical that the Council, staff, developers, and
homeowners associations have a common
understanding of the issue.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she removed this
from the consent agenda because she has asked for
a status report on previous council directive
that called for an analysis of existing private
streets.
Councilmember Helliwell stated the Special
Assessment Committee has held a number of
meetings on that private street issue. The City
Attorney previously reported that Minnesota law
does not allow ad valorem funds to be spent for
private streets. One option would be for the
homeowners associations to grant public easements
to the City for maintenance of private street
areas.
Councilmember Ricker stated there are liability
issues that must be addressed before the City
takes on this responsibility. The issue will
likely not be resolved for 1991 budgeting.
Public Works Director Moore stated the Special
Assessment Committee is still studying the
private street issue and will make a
recommendation to the Council.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, ORDINANCE 90-20
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt AMENDING THE
ORDINANCE NO. 90-20 AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE 80-9 ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1980, AS AMENDED, ORDINANCE RELATING
AND KNOWN AS THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PRIVATE STREETS
RELATIVE TO PRIVATE STREETS. Item 8-J-3
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: June 28, 1990 For City Council Meeting of July 2, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Community Development Coordinator Char es Di lerud through
Community Development Director Blair Tre
SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the attached three Ordinances which provide for
amendments to the text of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance regarding
miscellaneous topics, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
A 4/5 vote of the City Council is required for any amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting June 26, 1990, the Planning Commission took action
recommending approval of three amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text
presented by staff. A Public Hearing was held June 13, 1990, and continued
until June 26, 1990.
The amendments recommended for approval, and the Planning Commission voting
on each, were as follows:
1. To the R -1A District standards to permit residential facilities existing
as of November 1989 - the unanimous vote to approve.
2. To permit shoreland private recreation facilities in the FRD and all
residential zones - 3-2-1 (Commissioner Tierney and Chairman Plufka
opposed, Commissioner Marofsky abstained).
3. Deleting specification for private streets from the Planned Unit
Development section - unanimous to approve.
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Zoning Ordinance Amendments
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PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
No members of the public spoke at the Public Hearings concerning the Zoning
Ordinance text amendments that were under consideration.
The item regarding residential facilities is a "housekeeping" measure
similar to the one approved earlier this year for the Adult Corrections
Facility.
The other items are in response to Council directives. The one regarding
private streets is a "first step" that clarifies the Zoning Ordinance and
leaves the rest of the issue to non -zoning considerations, i.e., the
Subdivision Code, Engineering Standards and Policies. We anticipate
completing those facets in the near future.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS:
I hereby recommend adoption of the attached Ordinances to amend the text of
the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Residential Facilities
2. Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Shoreland Private
Recreation Facilities
3. Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Private Streets
4. Staff Report to the Planning Commission Regarding Residential Facilities
5. Staff Report to the Planning Commission Regarding Shoreland Private
Recreation Facilities
6. Staff Report to the Planning Commission Regarding Private Streets
7. Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes of June 26, 1990
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June 27, 1990 CITU OF
PLYMOUTR
Ms. Patricia Murphy
Executive Director
Union City Mission
3409 East Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Murphy:
This is in response to your inquiry about the zoning status of the Union City
Mission facilities which was based upon the requirements of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Transitional Housing Demonstration
Program.
The City Council last year adopted a series of Zoning Ordinance amendments,
which, among other things, formally classified various care facilities and
this limited the location of such facilities as they might be proposed. The
zoning action rendered any existing facility as a nonconforming use which
means that the uses that were legitimately in operation on the date the new
ordinance took effect can continue but are subject to limitations such as no
expansion or enlargement.
The action was not directed toward the Union City Mission facility
specifically, but, nevertheless, the net effect was to classify your
operations as a nonconforming use.
I have initiated a proposal which is designed to change that in the form of a
Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment which would render the Union City Mission
facilities as conforming conditional uses.
The Planning Commission considered the proposal at Public Hearing on June 26,
1990 and recommended approval. That recommendation will be sent to the City
Council for consideration and action on July 2, 1990. The City Council makes
the final determination.
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance must be published in the legal newspaper
following adoption by the City Council, so, upon publication which could be
accomplished by the third week in July, the zoning will be "permissive". A
Conditional Use Permit will be required for major alterations of facilities
and expansion which involves new construction.
I will be prepared to confirm this, per the H.U.D. language, when the
ordinance is effective.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Ms. Pat Murphy
June 27, 1990
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It is my opinion as the Zoning Official, that interior renovation work can be
classified as allowable maintenance since the facility is not being expanded
or enlarged, and, as I understand your plan, the use is not being extended or
intensified.
I will keep you advised of the City Council action on the zoning matter.
sin rely,
Blair Tremere
Community Development Director
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June 26, 1990
Page 107 s
ite Plans (2) for Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, BloZof
Rockford Road Plaza" located at the northwest quadI-494 and County Road 9 (East ofVinewood Lane), cowith the conditions of the June 21, 1990, staff repoMOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissio%ION TO AMEND
to amend the main motion by adding a condition s ing that
landscaping shall be added on the parking lot ands on Lot
2, Block 2, south to County Road 9.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner tulberg Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
to amend carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire amend the main motion by MOTION TO AMEND
adding a condition stating at landscaping shall be added
to the slope on the south nd of the parking lot.
Motion failed for la of a second. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK
OF A SECOND
Commissioner tulberg stated that the reason he voted
against th motion to amend was because be believes the
landsca plan is adequate as proposed.
Ro Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MAIN MOTION
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CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced a continuation of the Public
Hearing that was opened at the June 13, 1990, Planning
Commission Meeting concerning six Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendments that were proposed by staff: 1 - Flood Plain
Regulations; 2 - Residential Facilities; 3 - Shoreland
Private Recreation Facilities; 4 - Planned Unit Development
Attributes; 5 - Private Streets; and, 6 - Temporary Real
Estate and Other Signs.
Chairman Plufka announced each of the Text Amendments under
consideration and asked if any member of the public desired
to address the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing
concerning these amendments. No members of the public
requested to be heard.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing regarding No. 2,
No. 3 and No 5; and continued the Public Hearing regarding
No. 1, No. 4 and No. 6 to the meeting of July 11, 1990
Commissioner Tierney inquired as to whether the proposed
Text Amendment No. 3 - Shoreland Private Recreation
Facilities - related to a recent Board of Zoning Adjustments
and Appeals' petition involving a picnic shelter adjacent to
Pomerleau Lake.
,00rdinator Dillerud stated that the Council direction to
consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Private 'rt1 FEB a $�
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Planning Commission Minutes .+ ` �#It
June 26, 1990
Page 108
horeland Recreation Facilities resulted from the City
,,ouncil deliberation of that Zoning Ordinance variance
action.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE - TEXT
Tierney, to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text AMENDMENT NO. 2
Amendment No. 2 concerning Residential Facilities.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Zylla, MOTION TO APPROVE - TEXT
to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment AMENDMENT NO. 3
No. 3 concerning Shoreland Private Recreation Facilities.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Tierney and Chairman
Plufka Nay. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. MOTION
carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner
Marofsky, to recommend approval of Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 5 concerning Private Streets.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Mr. Loucks asked the Planning Commission to have the
-roposal by Craig Scherber put back on the table for
iscussion in order to ask for a deferral.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Tierney, to reopen the Public Hearing for Craig Scherber.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Marofsky, Stulberg,
and Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION failed.
Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 12:10 a.m.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO APPROVE - TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 5
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO REOPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CRAIG
SCHERBER (90037)
VOTE - MOTION FAILED
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DRAFT AMENDMENT N0. 2
HEARING DATE: June 26, 1990
DESCRIPTION:
Provide for conforming use status for existing care facilities in the Union
City Mission/Hazeldon Campus.
SECTIONS INVOLVED: Section 7, Subdivision C.
EXPLANATION/PURPOSE:
The City Council last year adopted a series of Zoning Ordinance amendments
dealing with a variety of care facilities. The amendments had been
recommended by the Planning Commission following an extensive review by a
consultant and a community task force. The amendments very specifically
limited certain facilities to certain zoning districts.
The changes last year had an impact upon the Adult Corrections Facility and
upon the care facilities provided on the campus of the Union City Mission and
Hazeldon Foundation. The Planning Commission and City Council earlier this
year adopted Ordinance language that reestablished the Adult Corrections
Facility as a conforming conditional use.
The situation with the Union City Mission and Hazeldon Campus came to light
when the Union City Mission administrative officers submitted applications for
a Federal program. The nonconforming status had been established for them
also since the zonin is R -1A (single family residential) and not R-4 which is
the zoning that would be required for the various treatment facilities they
operate.
The purpose of this amendment is to accomplish the same adjustment from a
zoning perspective that was realized with the Adult Corrections Facility. The
uses would continue to be conditional and the expansion or enlargement of the
facilities would be subject to City review and approval.
CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
The amendments have been reviewed with the City Attorney and we conclude that
they are in order and relate the particular uses to the corrective action by
referencing the date when the Ordinance was adopted last fall. We recommend
that the Ordinance be amended as follows:
Add a new item to Section 7, Subdivision C which would read as follows:
FRD R -1A R -1B R-2 R-3 R-4
44_ -- C -- -- -- --
Underscore - indicates new text
-Nursinq Home, Residential
Facility, Residential
Shelter and similar
properly licensed and
sanctioned treatment
facilities in operation
as of November 20, 1989.
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PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE
Section 4, Subdivision B
yard setback or height regulations of the district in which it is located.
Non -Conforming Use of Land -- Any use of a lot which does not conform to
the applicable use regulations of the district in which it is located.
Non -Conforming Use of Structures -- A use of a structure which does not conform
to the applicable use regulations of the district in which it is located.
Nursery School -- A non-residential facility exclusively providing activities
of an educational or enriching nature for six or more children of up to the
age of six and licensed by the State of Minnesota.
Nursing Home -- A State -licensed facility or that part of a facility which
provided nursing care pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 144A.01. (Ord.
89-38)
Obstruction -- Any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutment,
projection, excavation, channel rectification, culvert, building, wire,
fence, stockpile, refuse, fill, structure, or matter in, along, across, or
projecting into any channel, watercourse, or regulatory flood hazard area
which may impede, retard, or change the direction of the flow of water,
either in itself or by catching or collecting debris carried by such water,
or that is placed where the flow of water might carry the same downstream
to the damage of life or property.
Occupancy -- The purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used.
The term shall also include the building or room housing such use. Change
of occupancy is not intended to include change of tenants or proprietors.
Open Space -- Any open area not covered by structures owned by a person or
persons including but not limited to the following uses: required or
established yard areas, parking areas, sidewalks, schoolwalks, trails,
recreation areas, water bodies, shorelands, watercourses, wetlands,
groundwater recharge areas, floodplain, floodway, flood fringe, erodible
slopes, woodland and soils with severe limitations for development.
Open Space, Common -- A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water not
required for storage of the "Regional Flood" or a combination of such land
and water area within the site designated for private open space for the
sole benefit, use, and enjoyment of present and future lot or home owners
within a development.
Open Space, Private -- Any open space owned by a person or persons.
Open Space, Public -- Any open space publicly owned.
Ordinary High Water Mark -- A mark delineating the highest water level which
has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon
the landscape. The Ordinary High Water Mark is commonly that point where
the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly
terrestrial. For water courses, the Ordinary High Water Mark shall be the
elevation of the top of the bank of the channel. For reservoirs and
flowages, the Ordinary High Water Mark shall be the operating elevation of
the normal summer pool. The Ordinary High Water Mark of public waters in
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Section 4, Subdivision B
dwelling or other use as allowed under this Ordinance.
Public Waters -- Waters which are defined in Minnesota Statutes 1980, Section
105.37, Subdivision 14; For Purposes of the Shoreland Overlay District as
provided in this Ordinance, this includes lakes, ponds, and flowages of
more than 10 acres and streams, creeks, and water courses having a total
drainage area of 2 square miles or more. This does not include a body of
water created by a private user, where there was no previous shoreland, as
defined by the Department of Natural Resources, for a designated private
use authorized by the Department of natural Resources. The official
determination of the size and physical limits of drainage areas of streams,
creeks, and water courses shall be made by the Department of Natural
Resources. The official size of lakes, ponds, or flowages shall be the
areas listed in the Division of Waters, Soils and Minerals Bulletin 25, an
Inventory of Minnesota Lakes, or in the event that lakes, ponds, or
flowages are not listed therein, official determination of size and
physical limits shall be made by the Commissioner of the Department of
Natural Resources pursuant to State statutes. (Amended Ord. No. 82-33)
Reach -- A hydraulic engineering term to describe a longitudinal segment of a
stream or river influenced by a natural or man-made obstruction. In an
urban area, the segment of a stream or river between two consecutive bridge
crossings would most typically constitute a reach.
Recreation Vehicle -- For purposes of this Ordinance, the term shall
include the meaning of "recreational camping vehicle" as defined in
Minnesota Statutes 327.14, Subd. 7; and travel trailers, pickup coaches,
motor homes and camping trailers, "manufactured homes" as defined in this
Section, which are less than 40 feet in body length, converted buses, and
converted vans which can be and are used as temporary dwellings for travel,
recreational, and vacation purposes. (Amended Ord. 82-26)
Regional Flood -- A flood which is representative of large floods known to have
occurred generally in Minnesota and reasonably characteristic of what can
be expected to occur on an average frequency in the magnitude of the 100
year recurrence interval.
Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation -- A point not less than one foot above
the water surface profile associated with the regional flood plus any
increases in flood heights attributable to encroachments on the flood
plain. It is the elevation to which uses regulated by this Ordinance are
required to be elevated or flood proofed.
Residential Facility -- a dwelling where a State -licensed residential program,
public or private, which for gain or otherwise, regularly provides a 24-
hour -per -day substitute for care, food, lodging, training, education,
supervision, habilitation, rehabilitation, or treatment for one or more
persons, as defined by the State Human Services Licensing Act, outside a
person's own home, except in the case of persons with mental retardation
where the program may be in,the person's home. (Ord. 89-38)
Residential Shelter -- A supervised facility providing short-term housing,
food, and protection for transient individuals. The term does not include
Residential Facilities, Community Correctional Facilities, Day Care
facilities, Hotels, Motels, or Nursing Homes. (Ord. 89-38)
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June 13, 1990
Page 94
Mr. Edgerton stated that it depends on the lot elevation
He said that Table 13 on page 53 identified t ow
pressure areas of the City.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public H�.a g.
Chairman Plufka closed th lic Hearing as there was no
one present to speak he issue.
MOTION by C rman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner
Stulberg recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Wate stem Element.
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MOTION TO APPROVE
�ll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing for Amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Flood Plain Regulations,
Residential Facilities, Shoreland Private Recreation
Facilities, Planned Unit Development Attributes, Private
Streets, and Temporary Real Estate and Other Signs.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO CONTINUE
Pierce to continue the Public Hearing until the June 26,
1990 Planning Commission meeting.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
er/Gonyea Land Development Company, Division/ Consoli- MEYER/GONYEA LAND
dat of Platted Property and Amended General Development DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Plan to ed at the south side of 45th Avenue North (90032)
between Na n Lane and the State Highway 169 West Service
Drive.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTI QN carried.
Van Eeckhout Builders,'vision of Platted Property and
Zoning Variance for lot wi at 255 and 257 Berkshire
Lane.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Olfisco, Inc., Variance for Side Yar etback at 1915
Xenium Lane North (A-261).
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Goff Homes a
Site Plan Amendment and Policy Resolution Variance f
"Fernbrook Manor" to delete the use of B612 curb and
gutter located east of Fernbrook Lane at 44th Place North.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Pat Goff representing the
petitioner.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
VAN EECKHOUT BUILDERS
(90033)
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
OLFISCO, INC. (A-261)
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
GOFF HOMES (90045)
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April 25, 1990
Patricia J. Murphy
Executive Director
Union City Misson
3409 East Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Pat:
Monday I received your two letters dated April 19 regarding your interest in
developing a transitional housing program at the Union City Mission.
It is my understanding that the County has established a May 1 deadline for 1991 CDBG
discretionary account funding requests. I further understand that these requests must
be forwarded to the County through the City. As you know, this will require review by
the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) as well as the City Council.
Given my understanding of the May 1 deadline, there is no opportunity for us to
present these matters before the HRA and City Council prior to that date.
With respect to your proposal to be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), we run into a separate problem. The Union City Mission is located
in a R1 -A zoning district and qualifies as a non -conforming use. Based upon a cursory
review by our Planning staff, it would appear that the present zoning code would not
permit either the expansion of your current use or the construction of additional
facilities to undertake new programs. A close examination of your proposal may shed
additional light upon this matter. In any event, however, the City Council could of
course either consider amending its zoning code so as to permit the use that you have
in mind, or, rezone the property to a zoning class which would allow the use either as
a right or by a conditional use.
In addition, it does not appear that renovation of the Smith Lodge for care units is
consistent with the Master Plan completed in 1988 for the Mission complex. An
amendment to that Master Plan should be considered by both the HRA Commissioners and
the CityCouncil.
With the zoning and Mission Master Plan inconsistencies as potential issues, I do not
believe it would be possible for the City to provide a letter to HUD of the type you
request. The CDBG discretionary account application is premature for the City to
support as well.
I believe that it would be useful if we could sit down together to review these
matters at your earliest convenience. We have long supported the work efforts of your
organization and hope to be able to work with you as you continue to serve the needs
for so many in our area.
Yours truly,
Ja es G. Willis
Cit Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
UNION CITY MISSION
3409 E. MEDICINE LAKE BLVD. / PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
(612) 559-1883
April 19, 1990
Mr. Jim Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
I am writing to request your assistance in obtaining written state-
ments from the City in support of our plans to develop transitional
housing at Union City Mission.
We are planning on submitting a proposal to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development Transitional Housing Demonstration Progam
in May. Funds are being sought to facilitate the renovation of Union
City Mission's Smith Lodge building in order to provide transitional
housing for the homeless. Complete information on the project is
included in the proposal available at the City Planning office.
Per HUD guidelines the proposal must include the following infor-
mation:
Evidence of Consistency with Local Plans:
A written statement from the local government indicating that
the proposed use of the structure and site are not inconsistent
with any plan of the local government which may have an effect
on the use of the structure or site.
Evidence of Permissive Zoning:
A written statement from the local government or copy of an
official document showing that the proposed use of the site
(giving the.property address) is permissable under applicable
zoning ordinaces and regulations.
Our proposal is due in Washington, D.C. by May 21,1990. Please
contact me if any additional information would be helpful.
PJM:rlm
cc: Blaire Tremere
Milt Dale
Sincerely,
Patricia Murphy
Executive Directo
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -
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UNION CITY MISSION
3409 E. MEDICINE LAKE BLVD. / PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
(612) 559-1883
April 19, 1990
Mr. Jim Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
I am writing to inform you of our intent to
the 1990 CDBG Discretionary Account for building
sitional housing program at Union City Mission.
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request funding from
renovation for a tran-
We have discussed our plans with city planners and inspectors and
have submitted the proposal to Milt Dale in your planning office. We
would appreciate a letter or resolution of support to accompany the
proposal.
We are also seeking other funding for this renovation project, which
in one case will require official support from the City. A $29,000
grant from the Minnesota Oepartment of Human Services has already been
secured for this project. In May we will be submitting a proposal to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Transitional
Housing Demonstration Program, which requires a written statement of
approval from the City. To conform with HUD guidelines I am enclosing
a separate letter requesting the required statement.
I would also like to thank you for your support during our recent
and protracted efforts with Hennepin County regarding suburban detoxi-
services. As you may know, at the County Board meeting this week the
Commissioners finally made a decision regarding suburban detoxification
facilities, selecting Mission Care Detox Center as the single site for
services in suburban Hennepin County. Contacts made by community.
leaders such as yourself were the key factor in retaining these services
in our area. Thank you for taking time out of a busy schedule to make
that call.
PJM:rlm
cc: Blair Tremere
Milt Dale
Sincerely,
C�
Patricia J. Murphy
Executive Directo
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Sincerely
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Fred Lips
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Kim M. Bergman
Carole Helliwell
Lloyd Ricker
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CC:
Jim Willis - City Manager
FROM:
Fred Lips
14405 38th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Work B28-4677 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Home 557-0121
DATE:
February 6, 1991
Memo: P9102061
SUBJECT:
Community Center,
You all have
a difficult time trying to keep everybody
happy, and I'm
beginning
to see there's no way you can - tough job
keep up the good work:.
You have
indicated Plymouth will be building a new
public safety addition
to city hall.
How about
adding some of the smaller features of a
community center, such
as a senior
citizen area, public meeting rooms or things
of that nature.
Also, if
there's such as great demand for a hockey
arena, why not think:
about i t,
if the city could make some money.
Sincerely
r
Fred Lips
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OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Development Planning Unit
822 South Third Street, Suite 310
HENNEPIN Minneapolis, MN 55415
LFU(612) 348-6418
January 31 1991 6.�;j
Ms. Barbara Conrad
Senate Independent -Republican Research >j
155 State Office Building ,- �`•
St. Paul MN 55155
Dear Ms. Conrad:
Re: City of Plymouth; Rehab Loan for Kurt Homan
Upon examination of the issues involved in the referenced rehab project, I offer
the following response to the questions raised in your letter of January 11
1991.
1. The specifications for kitchen cabinets currently applicable in the City
of Plymouth are those which staff have made available to you and to Mr. Homan.
2. The City of Plymouth has maintained the same position throughout the
process by requiring Mr. Homan to submit bids for an economy grade Merillat
cabinet or an equivalent cabinet.
3. The specifications accurately reflect what is available on the market.
4. A higher quality cabinet is acceptable if available at a lower price
provided that bids are secured from two suppliers for each of the cabinet types.
In other words, suppliers A and B must each provide estimates on the economy
grade and the higher quality cabinets. If the higher grade cabinet is available
at a lower price than that for the economy grade by both suppliers then it would
be appropriate to buy the higher quality cabinets at the lower price.
5. The City initially did not issue an approval for the countertops,
flooring and stove because of concerns about the progress on the completion of
previously authorized work. While that matter has been largely resolved, it
clearly would not be proper to issue an approval on these items until the cabin
debate has been resolved since all three of the items will be affected by the
choice of cabinets.
6. Other jurisdictions may have approved cabinets other than the Merillat
economy grade but that is acceptable under the Hennepin County Deferred Loan
Program. It is permissible for each community to tailor the program to meet
local needs upon approval by the County.
It is my understanding that the City of Plymouth will accept the Encore
cabinets as being equal to the Merillat economy grade provided that an
appropriate door style is selected.
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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Ms. Barbara Conrad Page 2
Senate Independent -Republican Research
155 State Office Building
St. Paul MN 55155
The Deferred Loan Program is aimed at moderate rehab and, because we have never
before encountered a circumstance where kitchen equipment is almost completely
absent, we must amplify our specification to include an acceptable limit on the
number and function of cabinets that can be installed. The proposed plan
submitted by Mr. Homan (copy enclosed) clearly goes beyond the scope of our
program as it includes some twenty-three pieces totaling almost forty-eight
linear feet of cabinetwork. When the amplified specifications have been prepared
we will forward them to the City of Plymouth and we will send you a copy.
If you have any questions, please call me at 348-5619.
Sincerely
Jim Graham
Senior Planner
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Plymouth City Council
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18610 34th. Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
February 4, 1991
Blair Tremere
Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MInnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Tremere:
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cc: J i m
Kim Bergman
Carole Helliwell
Lloyd Ricker
Maria Vasiliou
Bob Zitur
This letter is in further regards to concerns over light
emissions from the Len Busch Roses complex.
To date, evaluations of the light emission from the Busch
greenhouse facility have been subjective. The formal complaint
from my wife and I was based on our subjective judgement. Even
the planned City Council on site evaluations will be based on
what people may or may not think is excessive.
In an attempt to get a more objective, quantifiable monitoring
of light levels, I have been performing some "para -scientific"
measurements. These measurements have been taken in our Amber
Woods backyard approximately 1/2 mile south of the Len Busch
complex. The following are findings from my monitoring
attempts.
I have been measuring light levels using two different
instruments:
The first instrument is a Gossen "Lunasix" light meter
manufactured in West Germany. This is a highly sensitive light
meter used by professional photographers. It is capable of
measuring light levels as low as .016 foot-candles. I used the
meter in an "Incident" light reading fashion as opposed to a
"Reflective" light reading fashion. I recorded the light levels
as a "raw" number off the light meter scale as well as in foot-
candles of light.
The second instrument I constructed from parts from a Radio
Shack store. I connected a Cadmium Sulfide photocell to a meter
device that measures "ohms" of electrical resistance. In short,
as a 9 -volt current is passed through the photocell, the
resistance is inversely proportional to the light level. In
other words, the more light striking the photocell, the less
resistance is measured by the ohm meter. Therefore a lower ohm
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reading indicates a higher light level. The photocell is
mounted approximately 30 inches above the ground on a wooden
tripod. The measurements were recorded in ohms of electrical
resistance.
Since I have been traveling quite a bit on company business, my
light level recordings are erratic at best. I offer this
information not as conclusive data, but as an indication that
quantifiably a problem may extist and to demonstrate that there
are methods to objectively measure the problem.
THREE SAMPLE RECORDINGS:
Saturday, December 29, 1990 - Readings were taken at 2:20 P.M.
in the shadows on the north side of our residence. The sky was
perfectly clear and the sun was near the top of its daytime arc.
The light meter read a full 16 scale with over 500 foot-candles
of light striking the meter. The photocell unit read "0" ohms
or bright enough to show no resistance from the photocell.
Sunday, December 30, 1990 - Readings were taken at 10:05 P.M.
under a full moon with the lights off at the Len Busch
Greenhouses. The full moon generated a 1 scale reading on the
light meter with .016 foot-candles of light. The photocell unit
now indicated an electrical resistance of 550 ohms.
Tuesday, January 8, 1991 - Readings were taken at 5:05 A.M. Sky
conditions were heavy overcast with no moon showing and the Len
Busch Greenhouse lights were very bright. The light meter now
showed a scale reading of 3 for .065 foot-candles. The
photocell unit indicated an electrical resistance of 140 ohms.
POTENTIAL CONCLUSIONS:
This very limited data would tend to indicate there is
substantially more light emitted from the Len Busch Greenhouse
than from naturally occuring moonlight.
Light Meter Scale
Full No Moon
Moon Greenhouse Lights
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Foot-candles .016 .065
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It would appear from this data the light emission from the
greenhouses is approaching four times that of the naturally
occuring phenomenon of a full moon.
A subjective observation by Amber Woods residents, "You can read
a newspaper in your yard!" may not be totally unfounded.
As I stated earlier, I am not preserLing this information as
precise, accurate, scientific data. I present it only to show
a strong possibility exists that this unnatural phenomenon is
excessive and that there is a way to objectively monitor the
effects.
Sincerely,
Marvin Black
cc: Jim Willis, City Manager
Kim Bergman, Mayor
Carole Helliwell, City Council
Lloyd Ricker, City Council
Maria Vasiliou, City Council
Bob Zitur, City Council
Russ Waters, Amber Woods President
Bob Held, Amber Woods City Council Representative
Steve Jacobitz, Amber Woods City Council Representative
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February 4, 1991
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth,,MN 55441
Dear Mr. Blank:
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On behalf of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and Robbinsdale Area
Schools, we extend this personal invitation for you to participate on a newly
formed planning committee for a "community visioning process." World, national,
state and local circumstances show us that more than ever we need to work
together as a community.
Careful thought has been given to forming a committee that will exert
leadership and encourage others to participate in developing a vision. Our
purpose is to begin to address emerging needs and trends, while best utilizing
limited community and financial resources. The reasoning process will identify
common areas of concern, help establish partnerships and build relationships
among policymakers, which will ultimately strengthen our collective voice when
advocating for or addressing common needs.
The anticipated audience for the event will include policymakers such as
legislators, county commissioners, city council members, school board members,
business leaders, ecumenical leaders, union leaders and executive directors and
governing board members of nonprofit organizations.
We are excited to inform you that Dr. Eva Schindler Rainman, a nationally
acclaimed expert on collaboration, may be available to assist us in this
process. We are attempting to negotiate May 23 as the date for our visioning
event. The hours would be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a dinner break.
We know you are busy. Therefore, we have prescheduled all of our meetings for
your planning convenience. They are as follows:
February 27 from 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. at 4148 Winnetka
District 281 Administration Building, board room
March 27 from 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
April 24 from 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
May 23 from 2 p.m. -8 p.m. (for the event)
Linda Powell
Superintendent
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55427
16121 533-2781
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February 4, 1991
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to work together.
Best wishes,
a phone call in the coming days to confirm your participation
and to answer your questions about this exciting opportunity
Paula J. Beugen
School Board Director
Robbinsd le Area Schools
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Ryan Schroeder
Chair, Northwest Hennepin
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Superintendent
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ATT: Mayor Kim Bergman
Plymouth City Center
Dear- Mayor Bergman,
ALEX MARQUETTE
520 RANCHV I EW LANE
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
FEBRUARY 4 , 1990 .
My name is Alex Marquette. I am a seventeen
year old, Plymouth resident. Also, I am Boy Scout from troop #481
and an Eagle Scout Candidate.
I am writing to you because of the snow plowing in the Cit},
of Plymouth. I personally feel that the streets of PLymouth are
not as clean as they could be. Furthermore, when I compare the
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th to Wayzata, the City Wayzata seems too
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do a better job. When I compared both cities5 it was right after
a. major snow storm. ( three inches or more)-
As
ore).As a responsible driver, I do not feel safe driving on
Plymouth roads .after a snow storm. I believe if the roads in
Plymouth were plowed better, the number of winter accidents in
Plymouth would decrease.
In conclusion, Mayor Bergman I hope you will take action to
restore safety to our Plymouth Roads during the winter. I would
appreciate it very much, if you could write back to me with your
opinion and your plan of action. Also, If you can write as soon
as possible, because one of the requirements for the merit badge,
Citizenship of the community, is to write a letter to the Mayoq
about a. concerning issue.
NEXa(AN ER P. MARIUETTE
February 4, 1991
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55440
Attention: City Manager
Gentlemen:
On the west side of East Medicine Lake Blvd., between Nathan Lane and
Lancaster Lane, three lakeshore lots are being offered for building construc-
tion (by Bud Franzen, 922-8772). East Medicine Lake Blvd. is quite scenic
and can be considered a 'park corridor'. There are many walkers, runners,
bikers, etc. who enjoy this stretch of road along the lake and the natural
state of its lakeshore. It would be a "crime" to let someone develop this
small piece of land on the west side of East Medicine Lake Blvd. Communities
everywhere are trying to create park systems and to prevent a sell-out for
development of every last foot of lakeshore.
I am proposing that Plymouth acquires the lots and leaves this land in its
natural state or for future parkland/corridor. This would be very much in
tune with what the City, the County and Hennepin Park Systems have
accomplished on other sections around Medicine Lake for the enjoyment of all
citizens.
Sincerely,
Mr. Wolfgang Ebert
3930 Yorktown Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Mr. Wolfgang Ebert
3930 Yorktown Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Ebert:
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Thank you for your letter of February 4 regarding the property
for sale between Nathan and Lancaster Lanes on the east side of
Medicine Lake. I am familiar with the property in question, and
recognize that it would be a significant asset if it could be
incorporated in the "park corridor" as you suggest.
Hennepin Parks in currently developing plans for the possible
development of a regional trail from their park headquarters to
Minneapolis. A portion of that trail would go along East
Medicine Lake Boulevard. Because of the current availability of
the lots in question, I am sending a copy of your letter to the
Superintendent of Park District, Mr. Bryant in order that he may
become aware of the possibility to acquire these lots.
The lots in question are not strictly a part of the City' s park
plan, and I do not believe that the City would be in a position
of seriously entertaining the proposition of acquiring it for its
own use.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
City Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Eric Blank, Director of Park & Recreation
Douglas Bryant, Superintendent - Hennepin Parks
PL`''�`�UTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (61, 2) 550-5000
January 30, 1991
Mr. William J. Brown PLYMOUTH -
Postmaster - Minneapolis
100 South First Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401-9998
SUBJECT: NAMING OF PLYMOUTH POSTAL STATIONS
Dear Mr. Brown:
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The City Council appreciates the opportunity you have afforded us
to provide input regarding the naming of our Plymouth postal
stations. One of the greatest challenges which we face as a
developing community is fostering a sense of community identity.
Our efforts are complicated by the fact that we have four
different school districts, none of which use the Plymouth name.
There is little we can do about the school district issue.
However, our identity problem would be compounded if our postal
stations have names other than Plymouth in them.
The Council suggests that you consider naming the new postal
station to be located at 45th Avenue North, west of Highway 169
service road, "Plymouth -East Station." It may also then be
appropriate to designate the existing Plymouth post station
located at 3300 Plymouth Boulevard, "Plymouth -West Station."
These names integrate well with the zip code designations in the
community in that Interstate 494 is the dividing line between the
55441-42 and 55446-47 zip codes. The names also foster community
identity.
We sincerely hope that you will help us in our community identity
efforts by giving positive consideration to our proposal. Thank
you!
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman Carole H.ailiwell
Mayor Councilmember
L o d Ric er
Councilmember
Maria Vasiliou
Councilmember
Bob Zitur
Councilmember
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DATE: February 8, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manger
FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember
SUBJECT: TRAILS - PRIORITIZED LIST
At Monday night's Council meeting we discussed a trail/sidewalk
on Plymouth Blvd. in downtown Plymouth as recommended by Frank
Freels. A prioritized list of trails/sidewalks City-wide was to
be considered by staff and PRAC and recommended to the Council.
I wish to submit the following locations for consideration on the
prioritized list:
1. From County Road 61 to either Nathan Lane or T.H. 169 -
Schmidt Lake Road; possibly installed in sections as the road
is developed (it is not currently developed from C.R. 61 to
Pineview).
2. Larch Lane from Schmidt Lake Road to County Road 9 when and
if the striped pathways are taken away.
3. From County Road 9 to Zachary School.
4. County Road 9 to Bass Lake Road when Zachary is widened.
5. County Road 9 to 36th Avenue North and eventually connecting
with a trail on the east side of Medicine Lake (part of the
trail is already in from the park to 36th Avenue).
6. From Zachary Lane along County Road 9 to Nathan Lane (Holiday
Plus Shopping Center). There is a great need for this now.
7. From Bass Lake Road to 62nd Avenue/north city limits on
Hemlock Lane.
8. From T.H. 101 along County Road 6 to the entrance of Imperial
Hills (we were to widen the shoulder - more is needed).
9. West side of County Road 61 from C.R. 9 to 34th Avenue. This
is needed for safety reasons now that the roads are in,
particularly to serve the folks in Heritage Addition.
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10. I am concerned about the need for a future trail on Pineview
Lane to C.R. 47 and connecting to Camelot Estates.
Lastly, I will be submitting more for this priority list in the
future.
cc: Mayor and City Council
Larry Geyerman
Charles Edstrom
Steve Dietz
Mary Lee Riley - I.S.D. 281 Board Member
President - Heritage Homeowner Association
President - Imperial Hills Homeowner Association
President - Camelot Homeowner Association
Principal - Zachary Lane Elementary School