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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 11, 1991
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
January 22 7:00 P.M
January 28 6:30 P.M.
January 28 7:00 P.M.
Town Meeting, Area 3
City Council Chambers
Plymouth Forum
City Council Chambers
Regular Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, January 16, 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. FINANCIAL TASK FORCE -- Thursday, January 17, 4:00 p.m.
The Financial Task Force will meet in the City Council
conference room.
4. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for January and
February are attached. (M-4)
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. LEAGUE OF PLYMOUTH VOTERS -- Representatives of this
group have requested and we have supplied 2,500 voter
registration cards to be used in conjunction with the
petition efforts as reported in the Plymouth Sailor. To
minimize duplicate registrations, Laurie Rauenhorst has
supplied the attached voter registration data sheet. (I-
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2. OBSERVATION OF LEN BUSCH LIGHTING -- Following the
January 7 Council meeting, Blair Tremere accompanied
Councilmember Zitur to the Len Busch Roses, Inc.
greenhouses to observe the lighting. There they were met
by Councilmembers Helliwell and Ricker and by Mr. Busch
and an associate. Their observation followed the
sequence in the memorandum which Blair had earlier
distributed on the subject. The weather was overcast
which is a necessary condition for proper evaluation of
the lighting effect. They observed the lighting from
separate vehicles on Medina Road, as well as from Amber
Woods. Blair and Chuck Dillerud met Councilmember
Vasiliou at the site on January 10 and they were joined
by developers Peter Pflaum and Bill Pritchard and by
Amber Woods residents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobitz and Bob
Held. The same sequence was followed and included
observation from the Jacobitz home. Blair will complete
the observation with Mayor Bergman in the near future as
weather permits. Following that, the Council can review
the proposed Len Busch agreement provisions in relation
to the observations made at the site.
3. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ANALYSIS:
1) In accordance with earlier Council direction, David
MacGillivray of Springsted, has submitted the attached
letter. The letter confirms that Springsted will
conduct the Plymouth study for $3,200. The City would
not be bound to use Springsted as its advisor in the
1991 bond issue. Since this letter is responsive to
the Council's January 7 concern, and because it is
essential that we move forward with this project
without delay, I have instructed Springsted to proceed
to complete the study. If this action is contrary to
the wishes of City Councilmembers, please contact me.
2) Attached is the revised assumptions report based upon
the City Council's January 7 input. Please provide
your comments about the assumptions to David
MacGillivray or Dale Hahn (550-5101) by January 18 so
the study can proceed.
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3) Also attached is a letter from Mark Ruff, Development
Consultant, Publicorp, Inc., concerning their December
21 letter. (I-3)
4. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY -- In accordance with the
January 7 City Council direction, I have written a letter
(attached) to Robert Rohlf, requesting the Library
Board's official minutes designating Site 3 for the
Plymouth Community Library. I am told that this formal
action will be taken at the Board's January 24 meeting,
and I will be provided with a copy of those minutes.
Jim Thomson will be providing me with the names of one or
more land acquisition specialist he believes would be
appropriate to use in acquiring the proposed site.
Councilmember Helliwell reported that she met with Mr.
Cavanaugh on Tuesday, January 8. She believes the
meeting as very successful. Mr. Cavanaugh indicated that
the $9 to $10 per square foot price, which he has alleged
to have requested, is not accurate. According to Carole,
Mr. Cavanaugh favors a library on this site, but he does
not feel that the Board needs the entire site. They
spent some time discussing the parking layout and
building square footage. Mr. Cavanaugh has indicated a
desire to deal with Councilmember Helliwell and the
Library Board staff, and not a land acquisition
specialist. Councilmember Helliwell is in the process of
scheduling a follow-up meeting with Mr. Cavanaugh and
David Kramer of the Library Board staff early the week of
January 14. Once I have a date, time, and location, I
will share this information with Councilmembers. (I-4)
5. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS CONFERENCE -- The League of
Minnesota Cities will hold its annual newly elected
official conference on Saturday, February 2. Information
on the conference is attached. If you would like to be
registered, please contact Laurie. (I-5)
6. MINUTES:
a. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission,
November 8, 1990. (I-6)
7. LEGISLATIVE REPS -- Attached is the new roster of
Plymouth Federal and State legislative representatives
for your use. (I-7)
8. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Documentation on a call received
on the Customer Service Line is attached. (I-8)
9. IMPACT FEES -- The attached article, "Impact Fees on the
Rise" is taken from the December issue of Zoning News.
(I-9)
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10. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- The status report on Hennepin
County's application for a waste Transfer Station is
attached. (I-10)
11. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES:
a. Housing Inspector Appointment -- Effective February 1,
Community Service Officer Warren Kulesa will be
assigned to the new position of Housing Inspector.
During Council budget discussions, a transfer of a
Community Service Officer to the Housing Inspector
position was approved. The position is experimental
and the Council will be provided with feedback as to
the needs of the community as it relates to housing
inspection services. Warren will work CSO -type duties
when there is no housing inspection requests.
12. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letters to various organizations and agencies from
Laurie Rauenhorst, confirming the Council's 1991
appointments and designations. Also attached is the
1991 listing of City Council appointments. (I -12a)
b. Letter sent to Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
from City Council regarding fiscal disparities. (I -
12b)
c. Letter to William Brown, Postmaster of Minneapolis,
from Blair Tremere, on the naming of the proposed new
postal station in Plymouth. (I -12c)
d. Letter to Chuck Dillerud, from Bruce Halgren,
Executive Director, Academic Service, Wayzata Schools,
concerning the District's use of four relocatables at
Birchview and Greenwood Elementary Schools. (I -12d)
e. Letter responding to John Schueller, former Plymouth
resident, from Daryl Sulander, regarding water service
billing for 435 Queensland Lane. (I -12e)
f. Letter from Mike McGoldric, 17035 24th Avenue North,
to Mayor Bergman, on the extension of Council terms.
(I -12f)
g. Letter from Russell Woolery, 2835 Garland Lane, to
Mayor Bergman, on the December 17 Council meeting.
(I -12g)
h. Copy of letter from Pat Katzmarek and Carol Herby, to
Pat Murphy, Union City Mission, requesting a meeting
with Union City Mission representatives. (I -12h)
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i. Letter from Mary Ellen Kochevar, 14603 County Road 6,
to Mayor and City Council, regarding the proposed bike
path on County Road 6 from Juneau to Fernbrook Lane.
(I -12i)
j. Note of appreciation from Lois Ziegler, to Milt Dale,
Blair Tremere, and City Council. (I -12j)
k. Letter to Robert Navara, 2510 Urbandale Lane, from
Dick Carlquist, responding to Mr. Navara's concerns
with all -terrain vehicles and snowmobiles speeding on
Urbandale Lane and on private property. Councilmember
Vasiliou had received the complaint from Mr. Navara
and requested staff investigation. (I -12k)
1. Letter from Gordon Voss, Chief Administrator,
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC), on a
recommendation before the MWCC to moderate debt
service increases in 1992 through 1994. (I-121)
m. Letter to Schmidt Lake Road property owners from Fred
Moore regarding landscape screening along Schmidet
Lake Road. (I -12m)
n. Letter to Charles Hayes from Fred Moore concerning
vacant lot in Bay Pointe on Mooney Lake Development.
(1-12n)
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center M_ a.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1991 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM 6:45 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3.* CONSENT AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ryan Construction Company. MPUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit
Amendment to increase wall signage at Waterford Park Plaza located
at the northeast corner of 6th Avenue North and Revere Lane (90078)
B. Builders Development, Inc. Rezoning from FRD to R -1A; Preliminary
Plat for a 39.9 -acre tract for 47 single family homes; and,
Subdivision Variances located west of County Road 101,
approximately one-quarter mile north of County Road 24 (90095)
C. Gonyea Land Company. Rezoning from FRD to R-2; Preliminary Plat
for a 49.4 -acre tract for 64 multifamily homes; and, Variances
located at the west side of West Medicine Lake Road at 45th Avenue
North (90105)
D. I.S.D. 284/St. Philip the Deacon Church. Conditional Use Permit to
allow church services in the Wayzata Senior High School located at
305 Vicksburg Lane North (90106)
E. Ray Wedin. Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation to operate
a woodworking/cabinetry shop at 16831 12th Avenue North (90108)
F. Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Planned Unit Development
Attributes. Continuation of Public Hearing from December 5, 1990.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
1. 1991 Meeting Dates
7. ADJOURNMENT
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VOTER REGISTRATION
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years old, a citizen of the United States,
and a resident of Minnesota for 20 days,
and is not under guardianship of a person,
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been convicted of a felony without having
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(This is the oath the person signs at the bottom of the card.)
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If they have voted in the last four years and their name and
address are the same, they are already a registered voter.
The items marked with a red 'X' on the registration card must be
completed. Other information on the card is optional. If
information marked with a red 'X' is not completed, the card will
be returned to the individual.
The information in the upper right-hand corner of the card
indicating types of identification can be ignored. This is only
used for registration at the polls on election day when
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required for pre -registration.
Completed cards can be returned individually or in a group, by
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City Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
For questions, please call Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk,
550-5014.
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500 Elm Grove Road
Suite 101, P.O. Box 37
Elm Grove, WI 53122-0037
(414) 782-8222
Fax: (414) 782-2904
2739 Second Avenue S.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1434
(319)363-2221
Fax: (319) 363.6999
January 8, 1991
Mr. James Willis, Manager
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Development Impact Analysis
Dear Mr. Willis:
SPRINGSTED
PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS
85 East Seventh Place
Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2143
(612) 223-3000
Fax: (612) 223-3002
512 Nicollet Mall
Suite 550
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1017
(612) 333-9177
Fax: (612) 333-2363
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135 North Pennsylvania Street
Suite 2015
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2498
(317) 684-6000
Fax: (317) 684-6004
6800 College Boulevard
Suite 600
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 345-8062
Fax:(913) 345.1770
We have reviewed our position on this study based on the comments made at last night's
meeting. We concur with your basic contention that it is appropriate for the City to examine the
work product of Springsted and compare it with the City's past advisory service. We also want
to re-emphasize that working with Plymouth has been and remains one of our highest priorities.
In order to be fair and to provide the City with the opportunity to review our service, we do not
believe the City should be placed at a perceived financial disadvantage. Therefore, we will
perform this study for $3,200 as if Plymouth was a long-standing Springsted client.
Furthermore, the City is not bound to use Springsted as its advisor on its 1991 issue. We do
ask the City to be fair and keep an open mind in deciding which firm will serve as its advisor for
the 1991 issue. We repeat our offer contained in the initial proposal that we would reduce our
fee on the 1991 issue by 50% of the fee for the study.
The brief selection process did not permit us to present fully our firm and its extensive
credentials in working with suburban municipalities. There are definite reasons why we serve
as advisor to the vast majority of Twin City suburban municipalities of a comparable stature to
Plymouth, and why in increasing numbers these jurisdictions have terminated their
relationships with other advisory firms and initiated work with Springsted. If the City would
want a full presentation of our experience and credentials, we would be pleased to provide
one.
The City can be assured the study will be thorough, objective and of a high quality. We want to
again express our appreciation to the City in giving us this opportunity.
Sincerely,
David N. MacGillivray 1
Vice President
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500 Elm Grove Road
Suite 101, P.O. Box 37
Elm Grove, WI 53122-0037
(414) 782-8222
Fax: (414) 782-2904
2739 Second Avenue S.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.1434
(319) 363-2221
Fax: (319) 363-6999
January 10, 1991
Mr. James Willis, Manager
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
SPRINGSTED
PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS
85 East Seventh Place
Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2143
(612) 223-3000
Fax: (612) 223-3002
512 Nicollet Mall
Suite 550
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1017
(612) 333-9177
Fax: (612) 333-2363
Re: Development Impact Analysis Revised Assumptions
Dear Mr. Willis:
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135 North Pennsylvania Street
Suite 2015
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2498
(317) 684-6000
Fax: (317) 684-6004
6800 College Boulevard
Suite 600
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 345-8062
Fax: (913) 345-1770
Based on input received during our workshop on Monday, January 7 with the City Council and
staff, we have revised the objectives and assumptions listed in our letter of January 3, 1991. If
the Council members or staff have questions or concerns regarding the revised assumptions,
please contact Becky or myself by Friday, January 18. Any comments received and
incorporated into the study will be communicated to all Council members and City staff. As we
discussed during the workshop and in our earlier letter, it is crucial to achieve a concensus on
the assumptions to assure a credible final report. If we do not receive any comments from
Council members or City staff by Friday, January 18, we will assume the Council and City staff
agree with the Objectives and Assumptions in this letter.
OBJECTIVES
The study will focus on the property tax impact to an existing Plymouth homeowner living in the
Wayzata and Robbinsdale School Districts. The City Assessor estimates the average market
value of a typical Plymouth residence at $144,600 in 1990. This study will calculate the
property's tax bill before and after development occurs in the study areas.
To determine this representative tax bill, we have developed the following objectives:
The primary objective is to determine the financial impact on residents of Plymouth of
constructing the Northwest and North Central sewer trunk facilities with specific focus on the
property tax impact.
The four subcategories are:
1) to determine the capital construction financial impact on the City from installing these
trunk facilities;
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2) to determine the operational financial impact on the City from associated development
of the areas;
3) to determine the capital construction financial impact on the school district(s) from
associated development of these areas; and
4) to determine the operational financial impact on the school district(s) from associated
development of these areas.
The property tax impact will be calculated for four separate sewer trunk facility phases
described below under Study Area. Within each phase, the impact will also be detailed by
commercial/industrial and residential development impact, including a comparison of the cost
associated with the improvement and the taxes generated by the new development. As a final
refinement, the property tax impact will be shown separately for city and school district taxes.
A principal determinant of property taxing levels will be the City's levy limitation. Current State
law stipulates that levy limits for cities will be removed for taxes payable in 1993. There is a
probability that this elimination of levy limits will be changed. Therefore, this study will examine
the situation both with and without levy limits.
STUDY AREA
The City staff has defined the four subject areas for future development: North Central,
Northwest Phase I and Il, and Northwest -17/19. The attached map indicates these areas.
ASSUMPTIONS
Jointly with the City staff, we have determined a listing of major assumptions. We have
grouped these assumptions into categories to address specific study areas.
Overall Assumptions
1. Term of Study
We assume the term of the study will be from 1991 through 2000. To the extent allowed
under the absorption timeframe, the study will focus on the years 1991-1993, but the
study will extend through the year 2000.
2. Property Tax System
We assume the current property tax system will remain in effect over the term of this
study.
3. Funding of Cities
We assume the current system of funding cities will remain unchanged, i.e., the relative
shares of operational revenues will remain unchanged, fiscal disparities will continue,
etc. The one exception is the State funding of Homestead and Agricultural Assistance
(HACA). We will perform a sensitivity analysis for possible changes in HACA levels.
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4. City Tax Base Growth
We believe the City's present tax base will not grow at historical levels. We assume the
growth in the present tax base will be determined upon consultation with the City
Assessor, and will be at a level below recent experience. Also, the estimated future tax
base will be amended to allow for termination of existing tax increment districts.
Development Assumptions
1. Residential Development
Residential densities reflect base -line units per acre according to current Plymouth
guidelines. Since a negligible amount of multi -family residential is allowed in the North
Central trunk area, the focus on the residential usage will be on single-family
construction.
2. Household Size
The average household size of 2.72 is assumed, based on the Metropolitan Council's
most current estimates. The 1990 census household size estimates are not yet
available. Springsted Incorporated will verify this assumption with the Wayzata,
Robbinsdale and Osseo School Districts.
3. Commercial Development
Office/commercial and industrial square footage projections are based on the
Metropolitan Council's assumptions regarding net square foot of developable area per
acre.
4. Developable Land Areas
The size of the undeveloped land areas are based on measurements made by the City
of Plymouth and reflect updates of the Barton Ashman Report. The land area is net of
undevelopable areas such as wetlands, easements, etc.
5. Building Permit Data
Past development activities are reflected by building permit reports provided by the City
for the years 1982-1990. The permit activity includes new residential building
permits/single-family detached and attached; remodeling building permits/residential;
new residential building permits/multi-family four units and over; new permits/non-
residential; and building permits for alterations/non-residential. This information
provides a historical perspective rather than a basis for a trend analysis.
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6. Values for New Development
New residential and commercial values are based upon recent permit values and
information from the Plymouth tax assessor.
City Assumptions
Infrastructure Construction
1. Construction Cost
This study will include all City public improvements in the subject development areas.
We assume the City Public Works Director will establish a project expenditure and
revenue budget for each improvement expressed in future dollars. This project budget
will include existing improvements which were constructed with a capacity to serve
subject development areas.
2. Construction Funding
We assume the City Public Works Director's project revenue budget will incorporate
current City policies on the funding of improvements.
3. Special Assessments
We assume that either no delinquencies will occur in the payment of special
assessments or, if delinquencies occur, they are covered fully by developer liquidity
guarantees or other City funds. We assume in no event will property taxes be levied to
meet delinquencies.
4. Utility Fund Improvements
Certain improvements relate to the subject development areas
utility user fees. From discussion with City staff, we assume no
will exist which relates directly to the subject development areas.
Operation Funding
1. Operational Expenditures
which are funded from
rate increase exists or
The City has recently received the final report by Tischler & Associates which forecasts
the City's operational fiscal position for the term 1991-2000. The City staff, upon review
of this document, is in agreement with the report's conclusions. We assume this study
will use the Tischler report's conclusions on operational cost estimates with the
following discussion:
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a.) Per Capita Cost
Additional cost to the City's general fund due to growth are based on per capita
cost estimates prepared including the City's 1990 budget. The general fund
costs are estimated by the following six major cost categories: administration,
community development, parks and recreation, finance, public safety, and public
works.
b). Service Levels
It was assumed in the per capita cost estimates that these estimates will result in
the continuation of the 1990 service levels.
c). Adjustments
There are minor adjustments to the Tischler cost estimates which may be made
based on concurrence of the City staff. One area of adjustment may be the
method of allocating operating expense for a new public safety building.
2. Operational Revenues
The assumption on funding of cities listed in the "Overall Assumptions" category will
apply to Plymouth's future operational funding. We assume the General Fund Revenue
shares used in the 1991 City budget will continue over the term of the study.
School District Assumptions
1. Need For New Building(s)
Independent School District 284 has its own demographer to forecast student
populations and building needs. Based on our projections of development absorption
rates, we assume that the demographer would apply current student ratios to determine
the need for new buildings.
2. If New Buildings, Construction Cost Estimates
Independent School District 284 has recently completed the construction of three new
elementary buildings, and they have an ongoing relationship with the EOS architecture
firm. We assume the architect would be able to provide a construction cost estimate for
any new building(s) needed as a result of assumption 1. We also assume that the
construction costs will be stated in future dollars.
3. Increased Operational Costs
Independent School District 284 maintains an operations cost accounting system on a
per building basis. We assume that based on the composition of a new building(s) we
would apply their cost experience for comparable buildings to any new building(s).
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January 10, 1991
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4. Operational Revenues
We assume the current system of State funding of school districts would continue over
the term of this study. We also assume the present revenue structure would remain
unchanged over the term of the study.
5. Cost Allocation
We assume that any new buildings may serve an area greater than the subject
development area. If this assumption is correct, then for capital construction and
operational costs, the pro rata share of capital construction and operational costs
allocable to the subject development area will be based on market valuations.
6. School District Tax Base
We assume for determining property tax rates, the School District's tax base will
increase at 50% of the historical five-year rate (1985-1989) over the term of this study.
7. Robbinsdale School District (281)
Upon verification with District 281 staff, we will assume the subject development will
require no new buildings to be constructed by District 281. There may be increases in
operational costs which will be incorporated into this study.
We look forward to receiving your final comments on these revised assumptions.
Respectfully submitted,
David N. MacGillivray
Vice President
rls
cc: Mr. Sid Inman, Publicorp
Enclosure
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Publicorp Inc.
364 Century Plaza
1111 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
January 8, 1991
Mr. James Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
(612) 341-3646
FAX (612) 341-4148
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447 _t
Dear Mr. Willis:
Enclosed is a copy of our letter, dated December 21, 1990, addressed to you and copied
to all city council members, city attorney, and our clients from Mr. Sidney Inman of our
firm. You have indicated that the third page of the letter was not transmited over the fax
machine and that your mailed copy was not received. I take responsibility for these
ommissions and apoligize for any confusion which may have resulted.
I spoke to our secretary regarding this matter. She produced a copy of the mailing labels
which were sent with the copies of our letter which is also enclosed. Your name is not
on the mailing list, but the names of each city council member are on the mailing list. If
any of the city council members did not receive the documents in the mail, please alert
us. However, your mailed copy is the only one which may not have been sent.
Please call with questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mark Ruff
Development CO6sultant
Attachments
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Publicorp Inc.
364 Century Plaza (612) 341-3646
1111 1 hird Avenue South FAX (612) 341-4148
Minneapolis, MN 55404
December 21, 1990
Mr. James Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
A consortium of property owners in the City of Plymouth has requested that our firm,
Publicorp, Inc., serve as a consultant to them regarding the City's proposed fiscal impact
analysis for trunk facilities in the Northwest Sewer area. This group of property owners
in the Northwest Sewer area, consisting of representatives of U.S. Homes, Builder's
Development, Inc., Hans Hagen Homes, Inc., James Development Company, and
Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc., wish to assist the City and its fiscal consultant in any
way possible to provide accurate data, explore all underlying assumptions, and offer
immediate and open feedback for the analysis. To meet these goals in an expedient and
efficient manner, the property owners have asked our firm to serve as its representative
in the study process.
You may recognize our firm from our involvement in other developments in and around
the City. We are a consulting firm representing local governments and developers in
residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout the state of Minnesota, as well
as in North Dakota, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Florida. Approximately fifty percent of our
client base consists of local governments and organizations and fifty percent consists of
private individuals and companies. Our public clients include the Cities of Brooklyn Park,
Duluth, Maple Grove, Richfield, Sauk Rapids, and the Dakota County HRA, the
Washington County HRA, and the Brooklyn Center School District. We are not a fiscal
consulting firm by trade, but we do focus on a broad range of public finance issues. We
project infrastructure costs and negotiate development agreements for cities and
developers, we represent a variety of public entities at the state Capitol, and we conduct
research for organizations such as the League of Minnesota Cities and the Mesa
(Arizona) Economic Growth Association Corporation. Our full resume is attached to this
letter for your review.
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We have reviewed both of the proposals to the City from Springsted and Ehlers &
Associates with our clients. As a first step in offering the City our assistance, we would
like to share the following general comments regarding the proposed study:
1. We believe that the study should concentrate on Phase II of the
Northwest Sewer Trunk area. If the City chooses to study the North
Central Trunk Sewer Area, we believe it should be done in a
separate report.
2. It is our opinion that the analysis should include, as a baseline, an
estimate of the developments' costs and benefits assuming the
Phase II of the Northwest Trunk Sewer Area is installed in 1991.
3. The analysis should also include an evaluation of the financial impact
upon the City and the school district of the expenditures already
expended and the expenditures as proposed if the Phase II services
are not installed in 1991.
4. The analysis on the impacts upon the school district should first
isolate the school district's current needs without the extension of
sanitary sewer to the Phase II of the Northwest area. Once this data
is gathered, the study should attempt to measure the individual
impacts of Phase I and Phase II of the Northwest area and the North
Central Area upon the school districts capital and operational needs.
5. The fiscal consultant and City may wish to consider the economic
spin-off effects of residential growth in the City upon retail sales, job
creation, and commercial and industrial development, if the project
goes forward.
6. The study could also measure the opportunity costs of spin-off effects if the
project does not proceed. These costs could include the effect upon
property values, the effect upon commercial and retail development in the
City, potential employment, and the City's reputation in the development
community.
We would like to request that we be involved in any meetings involving the collection and
discussion of data and assumptions. Our role in these meetings would be simply as
observers; we would provide information only as requested by the City and not participate
in deliberations during preliminary meetings. Additionally, it is our understanding that we
and our clients will be able to review draft copies of the final report prior to the
publication. Finally, both of the fiscal consultants' proposals refer to the Tischler &
Associates study on operating expenses of the City. We have not yet seen a copy of the
report and would like to reserve comments on that report until we have reviewed it.
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C'M JAN! i 1 '91
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Sidney C. Inman
Director, Development Consulting
DELIVERED BY FAX AND MAIL
Resume Attached
cc: Kim M. Bergman, Mayor (with attachment)
Carole J. Helliwell, City Council Member (with attachment)
Lloyd Ricker, City Council Member (with attachment)
Maria Vasiliou, City Council Member (with attachment)
Robert Zitur, City Council Member (with attachment)
Jim Thompson, Holmes & Graven (with attachment)
Peter Pflaum, Lundgren Bros.
Richard Sathre, Sathre-Berquist
Rick Murray, Builders Development, Inc.
William Pritchard, U.S. Home
Bruce Malkerson, Popham, Haik
Jim Steilan, Popham, Haik
John Herman, Leonard, Street, & Deinard
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KIM M BERGMAN
MAYOR
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
13930 - 60TH AVENUE NORTH
PLYMOUTH MN 55446
CAROLE J HELLIWELL
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PO BOX 42183
PLYMOUTH MN 55442
LLOYD RICKER
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
17015 - 14TH AVENUE NORTH
PLYMOUTH MN 55447
MARIA VASILIOU
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
1775 BLACK OAKS LANE
PLYMOUTH MN 55447
ROBERT ZITUR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
12185 - 48TH CIRCLE
PLYMOUTH MN 55442
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JIM THOMPSON
HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED
470 PILLSBURY CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
PETER PHLAUM
LUNDGREN BROS
935 EAST WAYZATA BLVD
WAYZATA MN 55391
RICHARD SATHRE
SATHRE-BERQUIST
150 SOUTH BROADWAY
WAYZATA MN 55391
RICK MURRAY
BUILDERS DEVELOPMENT INC
1055 E WAYZATA BLVD
PO BOX 637
WAYZATA MN 55391
WILLIAM PRITCHARD
US HOME
300 SOUTH HIGHWAY 169
SUITE 870
ST LOUIS PARK MN 55426
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BRUCE MALKERSON
POPHAM & HAIK
3300 PIPER JAFFRAY TOWER
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
HANS HAGEN
HANS HAGEN HOMES
2353 RICE
ST PAUL MN 55113
JIM STEILAN
POPHAM & HAIK
3300 PIPER JAFFRAY TOWER
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
JOHN HERMAN
LEONARD STREET & DEINARD
150 SOUTH 5TH STREET #2300
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
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January 8, 1990
Mr. Robert Rohlf
Director
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55434
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CIN OF
PLYmouTR
SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION OF SITE 3 FOR PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Dear Bob:
This letter confirms my telephone conversation with David Kramer.
At their January 7 meeting, the Plymouth City Council directed
that a letter be sent to you requesting the official minutes
confirming the Library Board's selection of Site 3 for the
Plymouth Community Library. You indicated that this formal
action will be taken at the Board's January 24 meeting.
Upon receipt of the minutes, it is my understanding that the
Council will entertain a proposal to have a professional enter
into land acquisition efforts for this site. Let me know if you
have any questions. My phone number is 550-5013.
Sincere ,
Frank o e
Assis t City Manager
FB:kec
cc: Mayor and City Council
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League of Minnesota Cities
January 7, 1991
183 University Ave. East
St. Paul, MN 55101-2526
(612) 227.5600 (FAX: 221.0986)
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To: Newly Elected City Officials
Mayors, Managers, Councilmembers (% City Clerk)
From: Darlyne Lang, Director, Conference/Building
Subj: Newly ELected Officials Conference
On Saturday, February 2, the League has scheduled a Conference for
Newly Elected Officials. This is a valuable tool for those who have
recently taken office, or for those who didn't have an opportunity to
attend when they took office. We encourage you to enroll your newly
elected officials as soon as possible.
The program offers the opportunity to become familiar with the
League's services and staff. They'll learn about:
. What councils can and cannot do
. Personal liability and conflict of interest
• Open Meeting Law and Data Practices Act
• Budgeting and Finance
• Planning
• Personnel and labor relations
Detailed information is available in the attached brochure. Also
attached is a registration form for the conference and hotel
accommodations, if required.
We look forward to meeting you.
C'M JAN 11 '91
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Conference for Newly
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Saturday Radisson Hotel South
February 2, 1991 Bloomington
Now that the elections are over, it's time to take your seat on the council and meet the
growing challenge of governing your city. Recognizing the tough job and serious respon-
sibilities confronting you, the League of Minnesota Cities is offering a one -day Conference
for Newly Elected Officials to ease the transition.
Registration
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single or double occupancy.
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Saturday
February 2, 1991
Radisson Hotel South, Bloomington
7800 Normandale Blvd.
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Topics
• Councils: What they can and cannot do
• Personal liability and conflict of interest
• Open meeting law and data practices act
• Survival tactics for the newly elected official
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Association of Metropolitan Municipalities is sched-
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Come meet the folks who work for you. LMC and AMM
staff and board members are anxious to get to know
you. This session presents a way for you to learn more
aboutwhat they provide: research and inquiry service,
lobbying activities, 4M Fund investment opportunities,
insurance trust, and more.
Special pre -conference sessions on Friday, Febru-
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Two special seminars are scheduled the day before
the conference for newly elected officials and vet-
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learn some of the techniques that will help enhance
your effectiveness in public office.
• Hanging tough in tough times
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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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
November 8, 1990
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to
order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, November 8, 1990, at 1:00 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; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Jacob Burggraff,
Minneapolis (non-voting); Mark Hanson, New Hope; Gene Hakan-
son, Osseo; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Lee Gustafson, Robbins -
dale; Bill Weidenbacher and Dale Claridge, JMM; Curt Pear-
son, attorney; and Judie Anderson, recording secretary.
1. Minutes.
Butcher moved and Moore seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
October 11, 1990 meeting. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Moore moved and Hakanson seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's
Report. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Claims.
Moore moved and Hakanson seconded a motion to approve claims totaling
$3,242.71. The claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Knapp, John-
son, Monk, Butcher, Hanson, Hakanson, Moore and Gustafson; nayes - none; ab-
sent - Minneapolis.
4. Correspondence.
The Commissioners reviewed the Communications Log. No action was re-
quired.
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. Minneapolis has completed
the storm sewer extension alongside 49th Avenue. Pearson reported that ease-
ments from the Soo Line Railroad have been received.
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SCWMC Minutes
November S, 1990
page 2
6. Other Business.
Moore reported on the first meeting of the Task Force on 509 Rules. The
members are considering proposed rules for second generation management plans.
Butcher moved and Hakanson seconded a motion directing that projects
which require land use amendment be submitted as project reviews for adminis-
trative approval. Motion carried.
JMM will provide a water quality program report in January. The Twin
Lakes Association has been in contact with the cities of Brooklyn Center and
Crystal re a grant for water quality improvements. Results of the current
study could be used as a baseline for such a program.
There being no further business before the Commission, Monk moved and Gustaf-
son seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 1:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
cl—L
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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PLYMOUTH LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES
191
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
Room 301 State Office
St. Paul, MN 55155
(Precincts 1, 2, 11,
296-5502
Limmer - District
Building
12, 15, and 16)
48A
12057 N. 62nd Place
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Home: 553-0578
3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Congressman James Ramstad
U.S. Representative
1026 Longworth Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-2871
U.S. SENATE
Senator David Durenberger
154 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3244
Senator Paul Wellstone
506 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 224-5641
8120 Penn Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Office: 881-4600
1020 Plymouth Building
12 So. 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Office: 370-3382
P.O. Box E 5588
St. Paul, MN 55165
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CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
January 4, 1991
ANONYMOUS
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PROBLEM: Caller registered his opposition to the City's new
policy of charging $5 for dog licenses during the
month of January. He stated he believes the waived
license fee during January served as an incentive to
those dog owners who consistently complied with city
ordinance by licensing their dogs. He said charging a
fee at other times of the year was acceptable.
A second item he addressed was the community center.
He said that in reading the local newspapers, he has
gotten the impression that the community center issue
is being resurrected. He stated his opposition to the
community center and said he would like to see the
issue laid to rest. (1/4/91, 9:04 a.m.)
SOLUTION: No response was possible because this call was
anonymous.
Ord JA,4f
ZONING NEWS - DECEMBER 1990
Impact Fees on the Rise
A survey by the Growth Management Studies center at the
University of Florida found that the use of impact fees is
spreading and that the amount charged is also rising. The study
documented impact fees in 1988 and 1990 in 33 jurisdictions
across the country. (See Tables 1 and 2.)
According to the study, the average impact fee for residential
uses has increased by 39 percent since 1988. The average fee
for each single-family home is now $3,001. The fees help cover
the costs of roads, parks, public facilities, police, fire,
libraries, and schools. Impact fees for water and sewer
facilities pushed this amount up to $5,729. The average fee for
water was $1,261 and for sewers was $1,467.
Increases in fees for other uses were equally significant.
Industrial development fees experienced an 80 percent
increase, meaning that the average fee is $968 for each 1,000
square feet in a facility. The average office development impact
fee per 1,000 square feet of floor area went up 50 percent to
$2,165, far outstripping fee increases for retail development,
which rose only 17 percent to $3,321. But retail uses have
historically been hit with higher fees than any other use,
especially for road improvements and construction. For that
reason, the comparably low increase could simply mean that
the burden is being spread more evenly. During the same
period, however, retail prices increased by approximately 10
percent. Thus, impact fees are increasing at a rate far in excess
of consumer prices. Water and sewer impact fees for these
three categories of uses were also surveyed, but, because of a
tremendous variation in the fees charged, no generalizations
could be made about overall changes.
Looking at some of the fees in detail, fire protection seems to
have benefited the most. Fees covering those services saw
average increases of 78 percent for single-family homes, 162
percent for industry, 198 percent for offices, and 217 percent
for retail uses. The local park systems received a boost with
single-family homes experiencing a 136 percent increase in the
average park impact fee.
The average road impact fee showed a substantial increase of
53 percent for single-family homes. Industrial development
experienced the greatest increase in road impact fees -87
percent. Road impact fees for office and retail development
rose 49 percent and 14 percent, respectively. The relatively low
increase in road impact fees for retail projects contributed
significantly to the overall low increase for retail development
impact fees.
While these services benefited from increases in fees. public
facilities suffered average losses of 11 percent for single-family
homes and 11 percent for retail. There was also a decline of
seven percent in impact fees assessed retail uses for police
protection. It is interesting to note that retail impact fees
declined for both of these services.
The highest impact fees are found in California, specifically
in Orange County, California, where road impact fees alone
are frequently over $5,000 for a single-family home. Other
southern California communities levy impact fees in excess of
$15,000 per single-family home. S. L.
9"� 1-9
Public Facilities
107
Thble 1.1988 National Averages for Lnpact Fees, by Type
82
General General General
Single -Family
Industry, Office, Retail,
Home
Per Per Ppr
Type of Impact Fee Per Unit
1000 sq.ft. 1000 sq.ft. 11000 sq.ft.
Road $1,009
$427 $1,230 $2,526
Parks 223
no fee no fee no fee
Public Facilities
107
33
82
130
Police Protection
51
49
79
111
Fire Protection
76
29
50
70
Library
90
no fee
no fee
no fee
Schools
606
no fee
no fee
no fee
TOTAL $2,162 $537 $1,441 $2,837
Source: James C Nicholas with Kellie Ruscher, 'Impact Fees on the Rise" Growth
Management Studies Newsiener, June 1990, 1.
Table 2.1990 National Averages for Impact Fees, by Type
Single -Family
General General General
Industry, Office, Retail,
Home
Per Per Per
Type of Impact Fee Per Unit
1000 sq.ft, 1,000 sq.ft. 1,000 sq.ft.
Road $1,547
$800 $1,840 $2,881
Parks 526
no fee no fee no fee
Public Facilities
95
37
87
115
Police Protection
53
55
89
103
Fire Protection
135
76
149
222
Library
86
no fee
no fee
no fee
Schools
559
no fee
no fee
no fee
'DOTAL
$3,001
$%8
$2,165
$3,321
Source: James C Nicholas with Kellie Ruscher, "Impact Fees on the Rise" Growth
Management Studies Ne"Ieaer, lune 1990, 2.
CIA, J4�V' 11 '91
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 11, 1991
TO: James G. Wil C1 Manager
FROM: Charles E. D 1ud, Community Development Coordinator, through
Blair Trem omunity Development Director
SUBJECT: HENNEPIN/'COUNTY WASTE TRANSFER STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLIC ION (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.
Attachments:
1. December 20, 1990 DRC Letter
(cc/cd/89057:dl)
CtM Jar
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January 10, 1991
Municipal Legislative Commission
Messerli & Kramer
1500 Northland Plaza Blvd.
3800 West 80th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
Dear Sir/Madam:
I-1010'.. .
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council appointed Carole
Helliwell, Councilmember, and James G. Willis, City Manager, to
the Municipal Legislative Commission for terms to expire
December 31, 1991. They can be reached as follows:
Carole Helliwell
P.O. Box 42183
Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone: 557-1530
V.M. : 550-5066
James G. Willis, Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 550-5011
FAX 550-5060
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauen orst
City Clerk
Enc.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (61?� 550-5000
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Mayor Beraman
Councilmember Ricker introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-52
APPOINTMENTS TO MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carole Helliwell and James G Willis are
appointed to the Municipal Legislative commission
expire December 31, 1991.
Plymouth that
hereby
for terms to
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Zitur and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Helliwell,
Ricker, Zitur, Vasiliou The following voted
against or abstained: None Whereupon the resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
C!", Jim; 11 '91
January 10, 1991
Greg Moore
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communication
6900 Winnetka Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Dear Mr. Moore:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council reappointed James G.
Willis to the Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation for
a term to expire February, 1993.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor Vasiliou.
The following members were absent: Mayor Beraman
Deputy Mayor Vasiliou introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91- 48
APPOINTMENT TO NORTHWEST SUBURBS
COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City has been requested to appoint an individual to
the Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that James G Willis is hereby appointed to the
Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation for a term
expiring February, 1993.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Ricker , and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Helliwell,
Ricker, Zitur, Vasiliou. The following voted against or
abstained: None Whereupon the resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
January 10, 1991
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
300 Hanover Building
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council designated Kim M.
Bergman, Mayor, and Bob Zitur, Councilmember, as its legislative
contacts for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for
1991. They can be reached as follows:
Kim M. Bergman
13930 60th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 557-7030
V.M. : 550-5065
Bob Zitur
12185 48th Circle
Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone: 559-3728
V.M. : 550-5069
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
�LL.
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Jim Stromen
Holmes and Graven
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Dear Mr. Stromen:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council reappointed Fred Moore as
Director and Kim M. Bergman as Alternate Director to the Suburban
Rate Authority for a term to expire January 31, 1992. Enclosed
is a copy of the approving resolution.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie
Laurie Raueuenho�st
City Clerk
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CPO JAN 11 '91
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January , 1991. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor
Vasiliou. The following members were absent: Mayor Bergman
Councilmember Zitur introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-49
DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City has been requested to appoint a Director and
Alternate Director to the Suburban Rate Authority for 1991.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that Fred Moore is hereby appointed as Director
and Kim M Bergman is hereby appointed as Alternate Director
to the Suburban Rate Authority for a term expiring January 31,
1992.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by _Councilmember Helliwell , and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Helliwell,
Ricker, Zitur, Vasiliou The
following voted against or abstained: None Whereupon
the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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January 10, 1991
Independent School District 281
Administrative Offices
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427
Dear Sir/Madam:
T- loao'..
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
Bob Zitur as its representative to the District. Please send any
mailings to:
Bob Zitur
12185 48th Circle
Plymouth, MN 55442
Sincerely,
'st-Y-Lc
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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3490 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
January 10, 1991
Independent School District No. 270
Administrative Offices
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
Lloyd Ricker as its representative to the District. Please send
any mailings to:
Lloyd Ricker
17015 14th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 10, 1991
Independent School District No. 279
Administrative Offices
11200 93rd Avenue
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
Carole J. Helliwell as its representative to the District.
Please send any mailings to:
Carole J. Helliwell
P.O. Box 42183
Plymouth, MN 55442
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 10, 1991
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PLYMOUTFF
Independent School District No. 284
Administrative Offices
210 State Highway 101
P.O. Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
Lloyd Ricker as its representative to the District. Please send
any mailings to:
Lloyd Ricker
17015 14th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
The Council also reappointed Mary Patterson Bisek as the
representative to the District 284 Community Education Advisory
Council for a term to expire July 1, 1992.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
yl -
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Mayor Bergman
Co ncilmember Zitur introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-51
APPOINTMENT TO SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth that
Mary Bisek is hereby appointed to the School District 284
Community Education Advisory Council for a term to expire July 1,
1992.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Helliwell , and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Helliwell, Zitur, Ricker, Vasiliou The following
voted against or abstained: None . Whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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January 10, 1991 CITY OF
PUMOUTR
John Derus, Chairman
Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
Hennepin County Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear John:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council reappointed Mary Gabe to
the Urban Hennepin County Citizens' Advisory Committee for a term
to expire June 30, 1992.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please call
me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauen orst
City Clerk
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor Vasiliou.
The following members were absent: Mayor Bergman
Deputy Mayor Vasiliou introduced the
following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-53
APPOINTMENT TO URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City has been requested to appoint an individual to
the Urban Hennepin County Citizens' Advisory Committee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that Mary Gabe is hereby appointed to the Urban Hennepin
County Citizens' Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30,
1992.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Helliwell.
Ricker, Zitur, Vasiliou The following
voted against or abstained: None Whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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January 10, 1991
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
Elm Creek Watershed
3030 Harbor Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Anderson:
Management Commission
On January 7, the Plymouth City
Commissioner and Vern Peterson
Elm Creek Watershed Management
January 31, 1992. Enclosed is
resolution.
Sincerely,
1
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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Council reappointed Fred Moore as
as Alternate Commissioner to the
Commission to terms expiring
a copy of the approving
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Mayor Bergman
Councilmember Zitur introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-50
DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO THE ELM CREEK WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City has been requested to appoint a Director and
Alternate Director to the Elm Creek Water Conservation District
for 1991.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that Fred Moore is hereby appointed as Director and
Vern Peterson is hereby appointed as Alternate Director to
the Elm Creek Water Conservation District for a term expiring
January 31, 1992.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Helliwell , and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Helliwell,
Ricker, Zitur, Vasiliou The following voted against or
abstained: None Whereupon the resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
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January 10, 1991
Marcy Shapiro, Director
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
4100 Vernon Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Dear Ms. Shapiro:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council reappointed Anita Vogel
to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board for a term to
expire 1/93. Enclosed is a copy of the appointing resolution.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 10, 1991
Anita Vogel
3410 Sycamore Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Vogel:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council reappointed you to the
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board for a term to expire
January, 1993. Enclosed is a copy of the appointing resolution.
The City Council appreciates your service on behalf of the City
of Plymouth to this important Board. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Laurie Z t
City Clerk
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur,_ Deputy Mayor Vasiliou .
The following members were absent: Mayor Bergman
Deputy Mayor Vasiliou introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-46
APPOINTMENT TO WEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD
WHEREAS, the City has been requested to appoint a representative
to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that Anita Vogel is hereby appointed to
the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board for a term to
expire January 31, 1993.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Helliwell,
Ricker, Zitur, Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None Whereupon
the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
January 10, 1991
Patricia Wilder, Director
Northwest Hennepin Human
7323 58th Avenue North
Crystal, MN 55428
Dear Ms. Wilder:
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CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
Services Council
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council reppointed Linda Dieleman
to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1992. Enclosed is a
copy of the approving resolution.
The City Council is in the process of soliciting applications
from citizens interested in appointment to various boards and
commissions. In March the Council will consider an appointment
to fill the vacancy on the Advisory Committee for a term to
expire December 31, 1991, as well as an appointment to the
Executive Committee.
Sincerely,
c�-
L urie Rauen orst
City Clerk
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Linda Dieleman, Advisory Committee
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
7323 58th Avenue North
Crystal, MN 55428
Dear Ms. Dieleman:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council reappointed you to the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Committee for
a term to expire December 31, 1992. Enclosed is a copy of the
appointing resolution.
The City Council appreciates your service on behalf of the City
of Plymouth to this important Committee.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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CIM JAN 11 '91
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor Vasiliou.
The following members were absent: Mayor Bergman
Councilmember Zitur introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-47
APPOINTMENT TO NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the City has been requested to appoint representatives
to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that the following appointments are made to the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for the terms
indicated:
Linda Dieleman - term expires 12/31/92
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Helliwell , and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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January 10, 1991 PLYMOLaR
Dr. Doug Lowin
Park Nicollet Clinic
3007 Harbor Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Dr. Lowin:
Thank you for agreeing to serve as the Health Officer for the
City of Plymouth again in 1991. Enclosed is a copy of the
appointing resolution.
Sincerely,
La rie Rauenho st
City Clerk
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the
7th day of January, 1991. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Zitur, Deputy Mayor Vasiliou.
The following members were absent: Mayor Bercrman
Deputy Mayor Vasili� introduced the following
resolution and moven its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-44
DESIGNATING CITY HEALTH OFFICER FOR 1991
WHEREAS, State Statute requires that the City appoint a Health
Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that Dr. Doug Lowin, 3007 Harbor Lane, Plymouth, be
appointed to act as Health Officer for the City of Plymouth for
1991.
The motion for
adoption of the
foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember
Ricker
, and upon
vote being
taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof:
Helliwell,
Ricker, Vasiliou,
Zitur
The following
voted
against or abstained: None
Whereupon the
resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted.
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January 9, 1991
Gregory Ptacin
General Manager
Minnesota Suburban Publications
7831 East Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55439
Dear Mr. Ptacin:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council designated the Plymouth
Sailor as its official newspaper for 1991, effective January 28.
We will contact Meridel Hedblom for assistance with our legal
publications and, as in the past, Jay Maxwell for our news
releases and miscelleneous coverage needs.
We look forward to working with you and your staff in 1991.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 9, 1991
Brigitte Kay Reuther
Weekly News, Inc.
240 S. Minnetonka Avenue
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Brigitte:
On January 7, the Plymouth City Council designated the Plymouth
Sailor as its official newspaper for 1991, effective January 28.
Designation of the official newspaper is done at the first
regular Council meeting of each year. The Council invites the
Weekly News to submit a proposal for consideration as the City's
official newspaper again next year.
Thank you for your help in 1990!
affidavit procedure for the City
minute notice" was appreciated.
Sincerely,
Z
Lau ie Rauenh rst
City Clerk
Your willingness to amend the
and adjust deadlines for "a last
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CITY COUNCIL APPOINTbMNTS
COUNCIL COORDINATING REPRESENTATIVES
1. Independent School District No. 279
Carole Helliwell Annual
2. Independent School District No. 281
Bob Zitur Annual
3. Independent School Districts 270 and 284
Lloyd Ricker Annual
4. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Lloyd Ricker Annual
5. Planning Commission
Maria Vasiliou Annual
6. Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
Kim M. Bergman Annual
AGENCIES AND BOARDS
1.
Special Assessment
Committee
Carole Helliwell
James G. Willis
Annual
Bob Zitur
Fred Moore
2.
West Hennepin Human
Services Planning Board
(2 yr. terms)
Anita Vogel
1/93
Joy Tierney
1/92
3.
Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council
(2 yr. terms)
Vacant - Executive Committee
12/31/91
Linda Dieleman -
Advisory Committee
12/31/92
Vacant - Advisory
Committee
12/31/91
4.
Sewer Service Area
#1 Advisory Board
Fred Moore
Ongoing
5.
Northwest Suburbs
Cable Communication Comm.
Kim M. Bergman
(Council representative)
Ongoing
James G. Willis
(Staff representative)
6. Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corp.
(2 yr. terms)
James G. Willis 2/93
Helen LaFave 2/92
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7. Minneapolis Police Recruitment System
Dick Carlquist (Director) Ongoing
Dennis Paulson (Alternate)
8. Suburban Rate Authority (1 yr. terms)
Fred Moore (Director) 12/31/91
Kim M. Bergman (Alternate) 12/31/91
9. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
(3 yr. terms)
Fred Moore (Director) 1/31/93
John Sweeney (Alternate)
10. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
(1 yr. terms)
Fred Moore (Director) 1/31/92
Vern Peterson (Alternate)
11. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
(3 yr. terms)
Fred Moore (Director) 1/31/93
John Sweeney (Alternate)
12. School District 284 Community Education Advisory Council
(2 yr. terms)
Lynes Getten 7/1/91
Mary Patterson Bisek 7/1/92
13. School District 281 Joint Powers Agreement
Eric Blank Ongoing
14. School District 284 Joint Powers Agreement
Lloyd Ricker
Eric Blank
15. Lake Region Mutual Aid Association
Lyle Robinson
16. North Suburban Mutual Aid Association
Lyle Robinson
17. Fire Training Center Joint Powers Agreement
Lyle Robinson
18. League of Minnesota Cities Study Committees
Public Safety and Personnel - Frank Boyles
Land Use, Energy, Environment and
Transportation - Blair Tremere
Revenue Sources - James G. Willis
19. MuniciRal Legislative Commission (1 yr. terms)
Carole Helliwell
James G. Willis
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
12/31/91
12/31/91
20. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
Study Committees
General Legislation - Frank Boyles
Transportation - Frank Boyles
Housing - Blair Tremere
Municipal Revenue - James G. Willis
Solid Waste (with LMC) - Dick Pouliot
21. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
Legislative Contact
Kim M. Bergman
Bob Zitur
22. Citizens Advisory Committee, French Reg, Park
Bob Zitur
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
23. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission
Maria Vasiliou Ongoing
24. Staff/Council Recycling Committee
Bob Zitur Dick Pouliot Ongoing
Helen LaFave Fred Moore
Maria Vasiliou Frank Boyles
25. Urban Hennepin County Citizens' Advisory Committee
Mary Gabe 6-30-92
26. West Suburban Mediation Center Board
Vacant
27. Environmental Cities Coalition
Carole Helliwell
28. Plymouth Civic League
Kim M. Bergman
Ongoing
1/92
1/92
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January 4, 1991
Hennepin County Board
of Commissioners
A-2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
SUBJECT: FISCAL DISPARITIES
Ladies & Gentlemen:
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Thank you for supplying copies of "Is the Share Fair?" for the
Plymouth City Council. It is a concise, well done publication
which clearly identifies the impact of Fiscal Disparities on the
County and communities like Plymouth.
We wholeheartedly agree that something must be done! As
Commissioner Jude suggested, it is time for us to join forces in
a major way to reduce the inequities associated with the Fiscal
Disparities Law.
We suggest that a meeting be scheduled between County Board
members and "loser" communities to discuss the most effective
strategy to use in hopes of making Fiscal Disparities more
equitable.
Please telephone City Manager Jim Willis at 550-5011 to arrange
for a meeting so that we can get this effort underway. And thank
you for taking the lead on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
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Councilmember Vasiliou
C-ouncilmember Zitur
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Councilmemb r Helliwell
Co lmember Ricker
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PLYMOUTR
Mr. William J. Brown
Postmaster of Minneapolis
100 South 1st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401-9998
Dear Postmaster Brown:
Mayor Kim Bergman asked me to thank you for your time discussing the matter of
the name of the proposed new postal station in the City of Plymouth northerly
of Rockford Road and westerly of State Highway 169. The concern is that the
preliminary or tentative name is the Medicine Lake Station and that is not
appropriate for a variety of reasons which focus on accessibility and ease of
identity, especially since the City of Medicine Lake is a couple of miles
south of this area.
The City appreciates the opportunity to propose an alternative name for the
new station which will be a welcome addition to the community.
We will promptly undertake a local effort to solicit an appropriate
alternative name and we will forward it to you.
My department has been working with a representative of the postal service
relative to the review and approval of the site plans for the facility and
thus we are cognizant of the timing for this development.
Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions regarding this.
Since ly,
Blair Trem
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor Kim M. Bergman and City Councilmembers
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January 4, 1991
Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Dillerud:
The Wayzata School District has experienced significant census
growth at the elementary school level over the past four years.
During this period elementary enrollment increased by 1074
students. To accommodate this increased student population, the
District has built two additional elementary schools (Plymouth
Creek and Kimberly Lane).
During 1991-92 we expect elementary school -aged population to
increase by at least 230 students. To accommodate this number of
students, we will need a total of 189 classrooms. With the
opening of Kimberly Lane Elementary School in Fall 1991, the
District will have 197 rooms including the relocatables at
Birchview and Greenwood. We expect to use these extra eight
rooms in the 1992-93 school year, based on current demographic
data.
If the City of Plymouth does not continue authorization of the
conditional use permit on the four relocatables at Birchview and
Greenwood, the School District will experience the following
problems:
1. Birchview will have no classroom space for a Home Base
(Latch Key) Program.
2. A total of 106 sixth grade Birchview students will have to
be accommodated in a classroom pod designed for 85-90
students.
3. All available classroom space at Greenwood will be fully
used. Depending on what decisions are made regarding future
city water and sewer service, this elementary school could
be impacted by new housing development. The administration
and Citizens Advisory Council recommends that the two
relocatables at Greenwood be used as reserve space for
future growth.
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The School District requests use of the four elementary relocat-
ables until the District builds its next elementary school
(projected 1995-96). If this is not acceptable, the District
would like to use the elementary relocatables a minimum of two
years, or through the 1992-93 school year. This would allow us
to see what happens with future development in Plymouth and its
impact on enrollment.
Loss of the relocatables will likely necessitate changing
elementary attendance boundaries. Since this becomes a very
emotional issue and we are changing boundaries for the 1991-92
school year, the District urges avoidance of any such action next
year.
Relocatables at the high school will be used as a back-up in the
event that remodeling work is not completed by the start of the
1991-92 school year. The District does not anticipate a need for
these relocatables beyond 1991-92.
I trust this information will prove useful in your decision
making process. Please give me a call if you have any questions.
Many thanks for your time.
Bruce Halgren
Executive Director
Academic Services
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January 8, 1991
John P. Schueller
37 Tammy Hill Trail
Randolph, New Jersey
07869
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Subject: Water Service Billing for 435 Queensland Lane, Plymouth
Dear Mr. Schueller:
Your letter of inquiry regarding water service at 435 Queensland Lane
was given to me today for investigation.
The billing in question was prepared as of the requested cut off dated
August 30, 1990. The meter reading taken on that date was 778,500
gallons. This reading resulted in a final bill of $92.52 due on October
3, 1990.
On September 25, 1990 our cashiers office received payment of $46.00 for
the final billing, not the $92.52 as billed. Your statement, "paying
the final billing in full", based upon the meter reading taken on August
30, 1990 is not correct.
Your statement that additional charges have been added to your bill is
not correct. At this time an unpaid balance of $46.52 remains on your
bill for service cut off as of August 30, 1990. The balance due is a
result of the billing for $92.52 you received, less the $46.00 payment
you made.
In the table below I have outlined your water usage based on quarterly
readings taken for 1988, 1989 and 1990. You will notice that during the
summer months your water volume is substantially higher than during
other periods of the year.
Upon researching your payments, we found a note written on the back side
of your payment stub. We did not find the note at the time your $46.00
payment was remitted. I apologize for missing this note. Had we seen
the note we would have responded to you to explain the charges on the
final billing.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
1988
1989
1990
Jan.
- Mar.
21,100
28,500
27,000
Apr.
- Jun.
85,700
27,300
18,600
Jul.
- Sept.
103,100
80,000
119,300
Oct.
- Dec.
22,800
26,600
0
209,900
162,400
164,900
Upon researching your payments, we found a note written on the back side
of your payment stub. We did not find the note at the time your $46.00
payment was remitted. I apologize for missing this note. Had we seen
the note we would have responded to you to explain the charges on the
final billing.
CtM J4, A, 11 '41
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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January 8, 1991
Our normal follow-up procedures generated the reminder notice of the
unpaid balance of $46.52 which we sent to you on December 12, 1990.
Your prompt payment would be greatly appreciated to close out your
account. The unpaid balance remaining represents a lien against the
property. Therefore, clear title cannot be transfered to the new owner
per your sales agreement.
If you need any further clarifications on your billing, please do not
hesitate to contact me by phone at (612)550-5119 or in writing at 3400
Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447.
Sincerely,
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Daryl Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
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James G. Willis, City Manager
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37 Tammy Hill Trail
Randolph, NJ. 07869
December 28, 1990
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Sir/Madam;
After twenty-one years of paying water bills when due,
I do not need to be receiving past due notices for an
incorrect amount. See attached.
Upon moving out of your service area, I paid the final
bill (in full) based upon the meter reading taken on
August 30, 1990. Since that time your finance people
have added additional amounts to my bill. This seems a
bit unreasonable as well as questionable.
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Pat Murphy, Executive Director
Union City Mission, Inca
3401 E. Medicine Lk.. Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55441
Dear Pat,
Since the Council Meeting of 12/10/90 RE: Conditional Use Permit for Transitional
Lodging Facility, we have not been contacted by anyone from Union City Mission, Inc.
In accordance with the terms of the ammendment to the abovermentioned conditional
use permit, we request a meeting with the representatives of Union City Mission.
The representatives of this neighborhood are most anxious to begin the discussion
of possible solutions to the problems this area has experienced as a result of
Union City Mission.
We also feel it is very important to meet with the various people involved with
the Transitional Lodge Facility: The director, program director, and supervisory
personnel, etc. This is an area of immediate concern to the residents. We
would like to have the Transitional Lodge Facility be the first area of discussion.
We, in turn, will relate back to the neighborhood those ideas which you feel are
important toward a better understanding of Union City Mission. We sincerely
hope these discussions with neighborhood representatives/Union City Mission will
be beneficial to all.
Those listed below are the neighborhood representatives:
Norbert & Carol Herby
3430
E. Medicine
Lk. Blvd.
Plym. 55441
#546-3749
Dick & Pat Katzmarek
3520
E. Medicine
Lk. Blvd.
55441
544-4368
Walter & Shirley Shulz
3530
E. Medicine
Lk. Blvd.
55441
545-1391
Sheila Goldstein
11515
37th Ave. No.
55441
559-8773
Barb Bartos
10720
36th Place
No.
55441
544-9431
Janet Sullivan
11355
36th Place
No.
55441
559-0767
Please contact the representatives to set the time, etc. of the meeting.
We await your reply.
Sincerely.
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Pat Katzmarek - - - Carol Herby
Neighborhood Representatives
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Ricker -
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Zitur -..
Helliwell
Carlquist
Jewett
CIM ,SAN 11 '91
January 3, 1`='91
1460 County Road
Plymouth, MN 55447
TO: The Mayor- t_ Cit:` Counci lmember=.
ATTENTION: Bob Z i t u r
Regarding: The Proposed Eike Pati', on County Road - from _runea.0
Lane to Fernbrook Lane
Dear Mr. Zitur,
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 t_ years noir: 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 Faith ---not the
least of which was the danger of the curve. Tf,:.lo of the neighbors have
driveways at an angle to the road and have a. hard time getting out of
their• driveways now --let alone 1:':ihen 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 i:':+i l l it withstand paving so close to
it or is the city planning cin coming into what's left of our yard? We
all had objections, which we voiced, loud and clear.
The Planning Commission listened a.nd was very sympathetic, but
the; had already Trade up their minds bef ir'e 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 i i ved here for 21 rears (some of our
neighbors have been here even longer) and we know what ha.ppens around
our area. We are aware of the tact that very little traffic goes by
our homes on foot or on bikes, but =•o what We have had many
dealings with THE CITYar d we all know that they dc what they :_rt,
where they want and when the; want. The reason that was given to us
in favor of the bike path ;•'•!a.s that the CITY will be bu i 1 di ng a.
tunnel under the fr•eeway i424% to connect the Maths. The cost wi l l
probably exceed $1.,000,000,00. 1s this necessary?
After the last two council meetings, I''m afraid that our wishes
will be falling On deaf ears. THE HOMEOWNERS C iN COUNT`( ROAD 6 FROM
JUNEAU � LANE TO FERNBROOK LANE A1C i NOT WANT PLYMOUTH TO SPEND MONEY ON A
BIKE PATH THAT WILL NOT BE USED DUE TCi HEAVY TRAFFIC.
Sincer.el.r:•our=.,
Mary Elul en Kothe a.r.
_ . C . Mayor Kim Berman
Cou n c i l membe r Maria Va _• i t ou
Coon i lmember Lloyd Ricker
Counc i t member Carole Helliwell
Parks °_ Rec--Eric Blank ■/��y[4!
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Fred Moore Vi Gti+� Joel 1, i
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January 10, 1991
Robert Navara
2510 Urbandale Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
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SUBJECT: EXTRA PATROL ASSIGNMENTS CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE
SPEEDING ON URBANDALE LANE AND SNOWMOBILE VIOLATIONS ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Dear Mr. Navara:
I have scheduled special enforcement assignments for the area in
which you live. I'm not sure if we will be so lucky to "catch"
both speeders and snowmobile operators violating the City
ordinance at the same time. It would be nice!
We will schedule at least two radar assignments between the hours
of 3:30p.m.-6:30p.m. during the days when school is in session.
I have also copied this letter to Bob Ford, a representative of
the Northwest Trails Snowmobile Club. I am asking that his
membership pay special attention to the area in which you live
for snowmobile violations.
With regard to the snowmobile violations, if you can obtain a
number on a machine it would be helpful - but, I know how
difficult that can be. In reviewing my snowmobile complaints
from the general vicinity of your home, it appears we have two
phantom operators who are generating all kinds of complaints from
nearby residents.
I would encourage you to call 9-1-1 anytime that you have a
complaint regarding snowmobilers operating illegally. Although
we do not have a compliment of snowmobiles at our disposal on the
Police Department, we sometimes can apprehend violators or
identify them from other witnesses.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, do not hesitate
to contact me at 550-5151.
Sincerely,
Richard J Carl ist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
Clio 'Im 1I'91'
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
3,", ?.,%` ,: )UTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 8, 1991
TO: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Directo
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage
SUBJECT: PUBLIC SAFETY RELATED COMPLAINT
Councilmember Vasiliou has received a complaint from Bob Navara,
2510 Urbandale Lane, Plymouth, home phone 475-4173, work phone
332-2980.
Mr. Navara lives in Imperial Hills. He has had problems with
all -terrain vehicles driving over his lawn as well as with
snowmobiles speeding in his area. I would appreciate it if you
would contact Mr. Narvara to inquire about his problem as well as
to advise him to call us next time he has a problem. Could you
document your actions so that we can put it in the information
memorandum as a follow up to Councilmember Vasiliou's concern:
Thanks Dick.
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Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612 222-8423
January 10, 1991
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TO: Mayors and Township Chairpersons ,1
Municipal Managers and Administrators
Municipal Finance Officers
This letter is to inform you of a recommendation before the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission to moderate debt service increases in 1992 through
1994 by using revenue in excess of operating expenditures in 1990 to pay
for future debt service payments to the Metropolitan Council.
Both the new Mission Statement adopted in 1990 and the Implementation Plan
issued in 1989 affirm that water quality is a dominant, but not the
solitary concern of the MWCC. Public expectations, the concerns of
agencies which regulate environmental quality and our own professional
judgments expand our focus to the broader issues spelled out in the Mission
Statement and the Implementation Plan.
In the 1991 Operating Budget, expenditures were limited to the same level
as 1990, indexed by price changes. Any initiatives to tackle expanded
responsibilities had to be budgeted within these limits. As a result, a
number of challenges were deferred to future budget years. The challenge
areas are forecast to increase the program budget by seven percent in 1992.
This would be an added $6.4 million in program costs. The single largest
challenge area increase is operating the expanded regional wastewater
treatment plants. Additionally, we are facing an $11 million increase in
debt service in 1992, for debt issued in prior years. Debt service of
$41.4 million in 1991 is scheduled to increase to $52.0 million in 1992,
to $56.4 million in 1993 and to $62.9 million in 1994. These increases add
up to a 13.2 percent increase in forecast costs for 1992. The challenge
is to absorb these increases --as well as the customary price increase --
while moderating the impact on total expenditures and on sewerage rates.
A priority for fiscal planning is to develop methods that would moderate
the major increases scheduled in 1992 and 1994. One alternative is to pay
debt service early to the Metropolitan Council from excess revenues. This
recommendation is before the Commission at the current time.
If you have any questions or concerns about the financial challenges that
lie ahead for the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, please call me at
(612) 229-2099.
Sincerely,
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Gordon O. Voss
Chief Administrator
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Sir FirstName LastName
Address
MENU
CITY OF
PLYM0UTFF
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE SCREENING ALONG SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
CITY PROJECT NO. 705
Dear Sir LastName:
By letter dated December 28, 1990, I provided you a copy of a proposed
landscaping plan along the southerly side of Schmidt Lake Road. At the
information meeting which I held with the property owners, four property
owners were in attendance. Since the meeting, I also received a call
from one additional property owner.
The City Council, at their January 7, 1991 Council meeting, approved the
installation of the landscape material in accordance with the proposed
plan. The City will be hiring a contractor to do the work and will be
specifying that the material be installed this upcoming spring or early
summer.
Because of questions raised by property owners at the City Council
meeting, the City Council also adopted the following motion regarding the
maintenance of this boulevard area:
"The City will maintain the area as best it can and that the
City replacement guarantee will end after one year."
This means that the City will install the plant material and guarantee
its survivability for one year after planting. After the one year, the
adjacent property owners will be responsible for the upkeep and
maintenance of the plant material.
If you have any questions regarding the City Council decision or the
landscaping plan, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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CIM JAN 11 '91
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
The attached letter was sent to
the following listing of people on •i•
January 11, 1991
Mr. Larry Gyermon
10400 49th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mr. Tim Ferrara
10410 49th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mr. Robert Mattson
10420 49th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mr. Charles Ekstrum
10430 49th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mr. Sam Runnakko
10440 49th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mr. James Campbell
10500 49th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mr. Tom Stenoien
10510 49th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
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January 11, 1991
Mr. Charles Hayes
18540 25th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: BAY POINTE ON MOONEY LAKE DEVELOPMENT (89005)
Dear Mr. Hayes:
I am responding to your letter dated December 10, 1990, and addressed to
the Mayor and City Councilmembers. Your letter concerned the vacant lot
immediately west of your property on 25th Avenue. First, I would like
to apologize to you if you received any incorrect information from any
employees or officials of the City of Plymouth.
The lot adjacent to your home was created as a building site at the same
time your lot was created with the Imperial Hills 4th Addition. Because
the lot west of your house was lower than the other land within the
development, sanitary sewer could not be provided economically to that
property when it was developed in 1970.
When the City Council approved the development in which your home is
located and also the vacant lot to your west, a condition was
established that this vacant lot could not be built upon until sanitary
sewer was available. The sanitary sewer to serve this property needed
to come from the west or the Reiser property. With Lundgren Brothers
Construction Company purchasing the Reiser property for development and
installing all the necessary utilities within that development, sanitary
sewer is now available for the last remaining lot within the Imperial
Hills area.
As you state .in your letter, this lot was owned by the State Land
Department. The reason they owned the property was because the original
developer and property owner did not pay the taxes and it went to the
State. I can recall that over my 12 years of employment with the City,
I received several inquiries from builders or real estate people about
building on that lot. My answer was always the same that it would not
be buildable until sanitary sewer was constructed to the property.
During their development of the plat, Lundgren Brothers also learned
that this lot was owned by the State Land Department. Since they would
be responsible for installing all of the sanitary sewer to serve this
property, they inquired about purchasing this vacant lot. The purchase
of State owned tax forfeiture land is administered by the Hennepin
County Tax Forfeit Department. Lundgren Brothers did purchase this lot
from the State of Minnesota.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Mr. Charles Hayes
January 11, 1991
Page Two
The City of Plymouth never had any ownership in this vacant lot. In
your letter, you referred to the City donating park land to Lundgren
Brothers. The City did not donate any park land to Lundgren Brothers
with the development of their subdivision and, in fact, Lundgren
Brothers was required to donate park land to the City of Plymouth. This
donation also included a strip of land 30 feet wide for permanent trail
access immediately west of this vacant lot.
Part of the confusion in this matter may have arisen from the fact that
the trail which the City constructed several years ago to provide access
from 25th Avenue to the neighborhood park was not constructed within the
legal easement which the City acquired from the Reisers. The actual
trail construction was in the boulevard area of 25th Avenue, then
partially within the vacant lot, and finally crossed the Reiser property
into the park. The incorrect location of the trail was discovered as
Lundgren Brothers began the grading and installation of the streets and
utilities within their development. As part of their development, they
then relocated and reconstructed the trail at its proper location along
the west property line of the vacant lot and within the 30 foot land
donated to the City of Plymouth as part of the development for the
trail.
If you would like to know what Lundgren Brothers had to pay to acquire
this tax forfeit piece of land, you should make an inquiry to the
Hennepin County Tax Forfeiture Department. From the standpoint of the
City of Plymouth, they were responsible for and had to pay the cost to
extend the sanitary sewer to this vacant lot. If this sewer had not
been required by the City, they would have been able to eliminate
approximately 100 feet of sanitary sewer construction. Also, Lundgren
Brothers was responsible for constructing and paying the total cost to
complete 25th Avenue from Walnut Grove Lane westerly to the Reiser
property. This portion of uncompleted street was approximately 155 feet
in length. Based upon the cost which the City pays when we construct
streets, I would estimate that their cost was approximately $15,000. As
can be seen by the cost that I have listed, the developer will make
substantially less than the numbers you used in your letter.
Again, let me apologize for any misinformation which you may have
received from City officials on this vacant lot. This vacant lot has
always been a' buildable lot once sanitary sewer was available to the
property. If you have any additional questions or would like more
information, please do not hesitate to contact me. My phone number is
550-5080.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Blair Tremere, Director of Community Development
Cit and
Mayor
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TO: City of Plymouth Council Members
FROM: Charles Hayes (476-4548)
DATE: December 10, 1990
z• Mr.,
Over the past year visible work has been accomplished by Lundgren
Brothers on their development on Mooney Lake. During the planning
stages of the development, and at hearings before the City, Peter
Pflaum indicated the lot next to my house at 18540 - 24th Ave. No.
was owned by the State and could not be built on. Additionally,
inquiry was made to the City and it was also indicated it was not
a legal lot for building, and -it was owned by the State. Rick
Sather was asked about the lot and he also indicated it was owned
by the State. The lot is not shown on any preliminary development
plan as part of Lundgren's Mooney Lake development. It is shown
as State owned property.
Now, I an told that Lundgren Brothers purchased the lot from the
State for taxes, the City of Plymouth donated park land to Lund-
gren Brothers, so that the lot is now a legal building lot --and
to and behold (!) I discover, without notification, that there
will be a house next to me, in spite of assurances from the
builder, the engineer and the City that I need not worry!
Myself and others would like to know how this could happen. By
the City exchanging property with the builder, a lot is created
that is legal to build on, and the builder stands to make $100,000
without compensation to anyone He has the lot listed for 40 to
60K, and he will make at least $50,000 on the building of the
house. The least the City could have done is get one-half of the
profits.
I request an investigation of how this can happen, and if I am
correct, a reversal of all actions that created a very question-
able legal and ethical problem.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you as
soon as possible.
CIM �4IV 11 ,91