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March 7, 2000
Mayor and City Council, City Manager
Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager
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The goals and priorities selected by the City Council at the March 2 study session will be
on the March 21 regular agenda for adoption. Those goals and priorities are as follows:
• Comprehensive Plan implementation
• Additional Open Space Acquisition
• Traffic, Speeding, Crosswalk -- Education and Enforcement
• Water Resources Plan implementation and funding plan
• Millennium Garden
• Housing Issues
• Targeted Redevelopment
Additional issues selected as priorities for the coming year are:
• Town Meeting
• Liquor Compliance Procedures
• Comprehensive Citizen Education Program
• E -Government
• City Center Streetscape
• Plan for Fire Station 4
The Council also asked that staff provide a list of all goals and priorities that were not
selected for the final list. Those goals are as follows:
• South Shore Drive - north/south segment
• Skatepark
• Develop policy on budget surplus
• Programs for teens/intergenerational at Plymouth Creek Center
• Transportation issues/park and ride
• Transit Hub
• Plymouth Business Council - advisory committee?
• Business retention program
• Reorganize social service management
• Community Foundation
• Landscaping throughout City
• County Road 101
• Parking at LifeTime/Ice Center
• Plymouth identity/Rename schools
• Make Ryerson Steel a park
• Merge Medicine Lake and Plymouth
• Merge transit with Maple Grove
• Less hard water
• Consider establishing long-term goals
• Utilize survey results
• Minnesota Wild
• Ferndale North
• Create Council "Office"
• SE Park
• Consider other advisory boards, i.e. history; Stewards for Greening
Plymouth
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MARCH 10, 2000
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
TUESDAY, MARCH21, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE ON
BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED, Council Chambers
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENT UPDATES AND COUNCIL SALARIES,
Council Chambers
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
2. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, OPEN HOUSE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
5:00-9:00 PM UPDATE, Council Chambers
3. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 7: 00 PM HRA, Medicine Lake Room
4. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 7: 00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISOR Y BOARD, Public Safety
Training Room
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
MARCH 10, 2000
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5. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, OPEN HOUSE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
9: 00 AM -1:00 PM UPDATE, Council Chambers
6. MONDAY, MARCH 20, 7:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 23,
10: 00 AM -4:00 PM
YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room
PLYMOUTHADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT,
Hadley Lake Room
REVERSE COMMUTE JOB FAIR,
Plymouth Radisson Hotel/Conference Center
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-9)
February, March and April calendars are attached. (M-10)
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1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Notice from the Pollution Control Agency of the file closure for a petroleum tank
release at Plymouth Terrace Apartments, 9630 37`h Place N. (1-1a)
b) Notice of plans for the Hopkins School District to participate in the "Kids Voting"
program during the 2000 general election. (I -1b)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Public Works Director Moore to County Commissioner Mark
Stenglein regarding the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of
Northwest Boulevard and West Medicine Lake Drive. (I -2a)
b) Letter from Doug and Karen Bros regarding the Highway 101 project. (1-2b)
c) Internet communication from the League of Minnesota Cities' Remi Stone
regarding testimony by Mayor Tierney on the joint and several liability bill. (1--2c)
d) Letter from Lynette Haux regarding the Highway 101 project. (I -2d)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Public Works Director Moore to Jarod Ballard regarding traffic on
Peony Lane. Jarod's original correspondence is attached. (I -3a)
b) Letter to Travis Olson from Public Works Director Moore regarding the City's
snow plowing policy. Attached is a copy of Travis' original letter. (I --3b)
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MARCH 10, 2000
c) Letter to Kristin Goermann from Public Works Director Moore regarding street
lights in her neighborhood. Attached is a copy of Kristin's original letter. (I -3c)
d) Letter to Mansi Bhandari from Public Works Director Moore regarding a traffic
signal at County Road 9 and Old Rockford Road. Attached is a copy of Mansi's
original letter. (I -3d)
e) Letter to Christine Schofield from Public Works Director Moore regarding street
lights along Ferndale Road. Attached is a copy of Christine's original letter. (I -3e)
f) Letter to Alexandria Pedersen—Green from Public Works Director Moore
regarding traffic on Vicksburg Lane. A copy of Alexandria's original letter is
attached. (I -3f)
g) Letter to Lindsay Novak from Public Works Director Moore regarding traffic on
Vicksburg Lane. Attached is a copy of Lindsay's original letter. (I -3g)
h) Letter to Todd Noha from Public Works Director Moore regarding the City policy
on speed humps. Attached is a copy of todd's original letter. (I -3h)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--3)
4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (I -4a)
Please Note: the release schedule of the League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax often
varies during the legislative session. It may appear in Council packets separately.
Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
March 21
Public hearing on charter amendment to eliminate obsolete language
Public hearing for Wayzata to issue revenue bonds for Hammer Residences, Inc.
Sketch plan for Bernardi property, 1020 units
Rezoning of parcels in Kilmer Lane area
Recognition to Residents who received "We Care About Kids Day Role Model' Awards
(Councilmember Brown)
Affirm City Council Goals and Priorities
Rezoning, preliminary plat for 17 single family lots, east of Fernbrook and 47th Avenue
Accept unaudited financial statement and authorize fund transfers
April 11
Public Safety Report on Alcohol Compliance Violation Penalties
April 25
Comprehensive Plan - approve for submission to Metropolitan Council
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March 8, 2000
Mr. Mike Salloway
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Miller Management Company
3947 Excelsior Boulevard
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
RE:
Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure
Site: Plymouth Terrace Apartments, 9630 - 37th Place North, Plymouin
Site ID#: Leak000012956
Dear Mr. Salloway:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Site Remediation
Section (SRS) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the
petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the SRS staff has
closed the release site file.
Closure of the file means that the SRS staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup
work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean
that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the SRS staff has concluded
that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the
environment.
The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup
work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work necessary. If you or
other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not
previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified.
You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum
contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (Supp. 1997) or any other applicable state or federal law. In
addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present,
under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (1996), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of your
costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide partial
reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the Department of
Commerce Petro Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro Board at 651/297-1119 or
651/297-4203.
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If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that
petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future
development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately.
For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call
the SRS File Request Program at 651/297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet #3.35 Leak/Spill and
Underground Storage Tank File Request Form (August 1997) must be completed prior to arranging a
time for file review.
Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to
protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me
at 651/297-8581.
Sincerely,
Jelil Abdella
Project Manager
Site Remediation Section
Metro District
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cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Eric Jensen, Peer Environmental, Minneapolis
Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund Staff
7AADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1001 HIGHWAY 7
HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55305-4723
"Passion for Learning... Learning for Life"
HOPKINS
SCHOOL
DISTRICT Superintendent Michael L. Kremer, Ph.D.
612.988.4021
Fax: 612.988.4020
March 3, 2000
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Joy,
mere is a new and exciting opportunity awaiting iearners in the Hopkins School District —
"Kids Voting." The program is aimed at fostering the development of active, engaged, and
well-informed citizens. And with the assistance of our community members, we hope to bring this
innovative program to learners in our District.
"Kids Voting" was created by a national non-profit, non-partisan organization to promote the
development of well-informed, lifetime voters. It works with schools to prepare students for the
upcoming election and teaches the value of their right to vote. The program culminates with
students casting their own ballot on election day with their parents in their home communities
(see enclosed).
District 270 social studies teachers recently met with Lars Sandstrom, Executive Director of
"Kids Voting Minnesota," to learn more about the program. Teachers were not only impressed by
the "Kids Voting" curriculum, but also with the level of state support to assist local efforts. We
now find ourselves anxious to'get the program off the ground!
The "Kids Voting" Program is designed to be a communitywide initiative. In order to achieve
optimal success, we need your assistance! Please plan to join us in the Eisenhower Community
Center Boardroom from 8-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, to meet Lars Sandstrom where we will–
learn more about "Kids Voting" and explore how we can work together to make it happen in the
Hopkins School District.
We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP to Dee McCarthy at 952.988.4050.
Sincerely,
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Superintendent
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February 29, 2000 CITY OF
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Commissioner Mark Stenglein
HENNEPIN COUNTY
A2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
COUNTY ROAD 61 (NORTHWEST BOULEVARD) AND
WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE
CITY PROJECT NO. 5019
Dear Commissioner Stenglein:
In April and October of 1999 the Plymouth City Council adopted motions requesting that
Hennepin County install traffic signals at five intersections within the City of Plymouth.
We have had previous correspondence on the installation of the signal at County Road 61
and Sunset Trail. The City Council has been presented with resolutions and plans for
approval for the installation of traffic signals at four of the five intersections. I expect the
City Council to approve these agreements at their meeting on February 29, 2000 and
forward them back to the County for final approval.
The purpose of this letter concerns the installation of the traffic signal at the intersection of
County Road 61 (Northwest Boulevard) and West Medicine Lake Drive. We have been
informed by the County staff that this intersection cannot be approved for the installation
of a signal because of the County policy on installation of traffic signals. The County
Board would need to make this approval.
The County policy regarding the installation of permanent traffic signal system states as
follows:
"The County will not normally install, or allow to be installed, traffic
signals at intersections with a priority factor of less than 30."
The County priority factor at this intersection is 27. This intersection does meet the
warrants for a traffic signal as established in the Minnesota Uniform Manual of Traffic
Control Devices. Hennepin County has further established a priority ranking of signals
that meet these warrants to determine which signals will be funded by the County.
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The County's priority ranking system does not take into consideration the major reason the
City is requesting the installation of this traffic signal. The City has a trail system along
West Medicine Lake Drive and both sides of Northwest Boulevard. On the west side of
Northwest Boulevard is the neighborhood park for homes on both sides of the County
road. The French Regional Park is on the east side of County Road 61. The existing
traffic volumes on County Road 61 exceed 10,000 vehicles per day. Currently there are
only safe places for pedestrians to cross County Road 61 either one-half mile north or one-
half mile south of the West Medicine Lake Drive intersection. Because of the City park
and Hennepin Regional Park at this location, an additional crossing is necessary for
pedestrians to use the park and city trail systems. The signal would also meet the needs as
established by the warrants.
Plymouth realizes that this traffic signal was not specifically programmed in the County's
2000 Capital Improvements Program, but the City has stated and is willing to pay 100% of
the cost to install the signal. The City of Plymouth is requesting County Board approval to
allow the City of Plymouth to install a traffic signal at the intersection of County Road 61
and West Medicine Lake Drive. This signal installation would be in accordance with plans
to be approved by the County and with no installation cost paid for by the County.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc:
Jim Grube, Director of Transportation
HENNEPIN COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION DEPT.
1600 Prairie Drive
Medina, MN 55340-5421
Mayor and City Council
Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
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March 3, 2000
Joy Tierney
City Council
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Joy:
In the early stages of the Highway 101 expansion plans, the County and the City of Plymouth
actively enlisted community involvement. Needless to say, we were relieved that the City created
the perception that they were genuinely interested in our involvement and concerns. However, as
the expansion plans have progressed and the Council has cast their vote, we are now beyond
disappointed that the citizen's concerns have fallen on deaf ears.
We acknowledge that Highway 101 needs improvement. We have concerns, however, with
several facets of the current proposal.
Total Expansion Plans
The area of Highway 101 between County Road 24 and Highway 55 represents a mature,
fully developed residential area. The only new development for this area is the
Cornerstone Commons project. In addition, the anticipated growth for the area north of
Highway 55 is slated to remain low density, rural, and agricultural until 2020. No evidence
seems to exist that such robust expansion plans are necessary to support the traffic
demands. Moreover, the current proposal alludes to unspoken plans for incorporating the
current project with a larger, future expansion that would build a continuous north -south
arterial from Wayzata to 1-94 in Maple Grove. What a mistake it would be to execute a
plan piecemeal without identifying, reviewing, and analyzing the potential impacts and
benefits of each segment of the entire plan.
Landscape plans
The community was lead to believe that the expansion plans included a generous
landscaping project, and that many of the existing buffers would remain intact. It now
appears this budget has virtually been slashed. In addition, it appears that many
homeowners with property backing up to Highway 101 will lose their property as the
expansion cuts into their protective burm. This will reduce sound protection and privacy
from the roadway, and subsequently, will greatly affect the quality of life and property
values for the homeowners of both Heather Run and Boulder Crest. We selected our
property because Lundgren Brothers factored the potential expansion into their lot lines,
without impacting current property.
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Speed Limitations
A recent Plymouth newsletter indicated that a flashing pedestrian light at Greenwood
Elementary was included in the expansion plan. According to the most recent plan, this
flashing light has now been removed. Why? Are you not interested in creating and
ensuring the safest environment possible for our youngest community members?
Moreover, the our children will face added treacherous conditions because the intersection
at Highway 101 and Medina Road could potentially be 6 lanes wide to accommodate the
turn lanes. Safety should be a number one consideration, and this proposal certainly puts
many people at risk.
Access to Small Businesses North of Medina Road
Customers entering and exiting the small businesses north of Medina Road will be forced
to make dangerous U-turns. This inaccessibility will certainly result in lost business
opportunities for these businesses, and will likewise create hazardous, accident-prone
conditions for commuters on Highway 101.
We are confident that the County and City of Plymouth won't make any foolish mistakes with
implementing the current plans. More importantly, we are confident that City won't mislead ifs
community by allowing this project to be a part of a greater expansion project. What a detrimental
impact this would have, especially after all the efforts taken to engage the community in this
project. Thank you in advance for listening and responding to our concerns.
Sincerely,
Doug & Karen Bros
3365 Olive Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Home: 763.404.2923
Email: dbros@isd.net
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-----Original Message -----
From: Stone, Remi [mailto:RStone@LMNC.ORG]
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 2:51 PM
To: Jlyons@ci.plymouth.mn.us'
Subject: FW: More successful LMC elected officials and staff cross
traini ng
-----Original Message -----
From: Stone, Remi
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 2:48 PM
To: Miller, Jim
Cc: Hennen, Jack; Carlson, Gary; 'jtierney@ci.plymouth.mn.us'
Subject: More successful LMC elected officials and staff cross
training
Jim - just a quick FYI. The joint and several liability bill passed out of
the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Part of the reason for this bills
success is the fact both Mayor Joy Tierney and our very own Jack Hennen did
an outstanding job explaining to the committee why changing the law will
result in a more equitable out come for Minnesota's city property tax
payers. By the way, this is the second time both Mayor Tierney and Jack
have aided and abetted our department. Mayor Tierney on defeating the
property rights legislation and this issue. Jack on this issue and GIS
March 8, 2000
Addressing Mayor Joy Tierney, Council Members: Judy Johnson, Tim Bildsoe, Kelli Slavik, Brad Brown,
Ginny Black and Scott Harstad,
I just wanted to write you in support for the project slated to expand County Road 101. 1 know the current
roadway is like driving on a washboard and has been for a number of years, getting worse during the winter
and thaw months. With the addition of the new high school and all of the new homes being built in the
northwest Plymouth area over the past few years I know the number of drivers using this roadway has
increased significantly. I would also like to note the high school uses this area of roadway for students to
run track and cross country, this is very dangerous as the roadway is currently.
I would like to see the project move forward as stated by the county, with trails on BOTH sides of the
roadway. This is the only way for safety for all who would use the trail systems Plymouth is so famous for.
This roadway should have been expanded years ago and I do know that the newer homeowners in the
area i.e. Heather Run and Boulder Crest knew that the roadway would be expanded when they built their
homes in this area. I also know that homes for sale in the area just sit (as they are currently) because
potential buyers don't want to buy a home on an unimproved roadway not knowing what may happen to
their properties in the future. By holding up this project you will just prolong the selling process for anyone
who lives in this area who may wish, or need to move.
Plymouth has done numerous projects of this type in the recent past and they have turned out great.
County Road 9 and Zachary Lane are much nicer roads to travel on because of these past projects, not to
mention nicer looking roadways. I also am concerned with the location of Greenwood Elementary School
in this area and please note there are NO signs mentioning an upcoming school zone. Please take a drive
up 101 into Maple Grove and see the signs north and south of Rush Creek Elementary School. Please go
see these signs, take note, and think of what type of safety you would like if your child were living in this
area and potentially crossing this roadway to school. The school zone signs are the only thing I would
propose to add to this project. -
Thank you all for your efforts in all you do for the City of Plymouth.
Sincerely,
Lynette Haux
13705 57th Ave. North
Plymouth, MN 55446
763-519-0726
March 9, 2000
Jarod Ballard
3560 Ranier Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
QTV OF
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SUBJECT: PEONY LANE AT WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL
Dear Jarod:
I am responding to your letter to the City concerning traffic at the intersection of Peony Lane and
the Wayzata High School. Both the City and the school continue to monitor traffic at this
intersection to determine safety improvements which will alleviate any substantial accident
problems.
You probably noticed that in January for a period of time there were Police Officers directing
traffic at the intersection. This did not increase the speed of traffic into the school, but actually
slowed the flow of traffic into the school during the morning arrival period. Instead of the Police
Officers directing traffic at this intersection, they continue to monitor traffic and if a situation
arises, then they will direct traffic at the intersection.
Except for a 15 minute period in the morning and a 15 minute period in the afternoon on school
days there is very little traffic at this intersection. Because of this very short period of time, it
does not justify the installation of a traffic signal. Traffic signals will not necessarily reduce
accidents. For your information, the most accidents at this intersection are from vehicles exiting
the parking lot and not noticing a vehicle is slowing or stopping in front of them and it is a rear
end accident. Traffic signals will not help this situation.
As Plymouth continues to grow and additional houses are built in the area, traffic will continue
to increase and a traffic signal will be justified. By our current projections, this will probably not
be for two or three years and at that time a signal would be installed. Until then, the City and
school district will continue to monitor traffic for appropriate safety provisions.
If there are any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Jarod Ballard
3560 Ranier Ln. N., Plymouth, MN 55447
January 23, 2000
Dear City of Plymouth,
My name is Jarod Ballard and I'm a student at Wayzata High School. Our school
has been open for two years and we are already experiencing traffic problems. Many of
the upper-classman drive to school and others usually get rides. Many students are late
for school and many accidents are occurring at the intersection in front of the school.
People are trying to turn, busses are trying to get through and citizens going to work are
having hard times because of the traffic issues. We've even had policemen come to safely
guide traffic. What I'm trying to say is that I think we should do something about this.
Although there are some people who might say that it is fine the way it is. They
think the uncontrolled intersection should remain one and think more students should take
the bus instead of driving because then traffic won't be as bad. They also say as long as
police are there to guide traffic things run more smoothly the system works out better.
If we kept our uncontrolled intersection then it would remain to be difficult for
people going through the intersection, and in the future it may get worse. If students that
drive or get rides took the bus then the busses would most likely be overpopulated
because on my bus freshmen, some sophomores, and very few juniors and seniors ride the
bus and it is crowded. And when the police do come to the intersections it takes even
longer than it does without them and then students are even more late for school.
I recommend that we put a traffic light up at the intersection. Then that way
busses can go through, drivers can turn into the school parking lot, citizens can easily get.
out of their neighborhood, and with a crosswalk pedestrians can safely walk by. By
having a traffic light we won't need police to help traffic, students will get to school faster
if the process works well, and with a controlled intersection it will run more safely.
Our school is new, so it will be around for a long time. That's why I'm concerned
about this topic because I want to make it easier for the students who attend this school,
and the students who will be attending for many years to come.
Respectfully,
nJarod Ballard
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March 9, 2000
Travis Olson
18135-8 1h Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: SNOWPLOWING
Dear Travis:
Ciiv OF
PLYMOUTR
I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning the snowplowing on 8th
Avenue. As you state in your letter, 8th Avenue changes from a public street to a private
driveway at its westerly end. It is a public street adjacent to your property and the private
driveway portion is within the Rustin property.
This has been an unusual winter for snow. The Plymouth adopted policy for plowing of all
streets within the city is that it is done after we receive a minimum of 2 %i inches of snow.
With less than 2 %2 inches of snow, there is plowing done on our more major streets within
the city, but local residential streets such as 8th Avenue are not plowed. I believe it is for
this reason that you noticed that 8th Avenue was not plowed the earlier part of this snow
season.
It has been plowed several times with the heavier snowfalls we received in the later part of
January and February. If you notice that the two Queensland Lane cul-de-sac streets have
been plowed and 8th Avenue has not been plowed to the end by the City, please contact me
or the Street Maintenance Division in order that we can have this corrected.
If there are any questions on our snowplowing policy or other items, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Travis Olson
18135 8th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Mayor Joy Tierney
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
RE: Snow Plowing
January 6, 2000
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I would like to talk to you about snow plowing at the end of my street.
The City is supposed to clear the street unless it is a private drive.
They plow to about three -quarter's of the street and the rest is not a
private drive. So it it's possible to have the City finish the whole street,
I would appreciate it greatly. My street is 8th Avenue North in Plymouth,
just off Highway 101 North. 0
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
-'.Is
Travis Olson
March 9, 2000
Kristin Goemann
325 Vinewood Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING
Dear Kristin:
Ciry of
PLYMOUTR
I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning street lights in your neighborhood.
As you state in your letter, generally newer neighborhoods in Plymouth have more street lights than
the older neighborhoods.
Plymouth has established a policy that the neighborhoods that benefit from street lighting should
directly pay for the street lighting. Street lighting within neighborhoods in Plymouth is not paid from
general property tax dollars. Each property that is in a neighborhood that has street lights pays
directly for these lights on their city utility bill.
At the time a new development is started, the developer who owns all the land at that time has the
option to request street lighting and agrees that all future property owners will pay for the lighting. If
the developer does not make this request and properties are sold, then a petition needs to be
submitted by the property owners requesting the City to install street lights. After a petition is
received signed by a minimum of 50% of the property owners, the City Council holds a public
hearing in order that all property owners can voice their opinion on street lights and then determine
whether street lights are installed. If the lights are installed, then these properties also pay for the
light with their utility bill.
I agree that street lights do add for safety in neighborhoods, but Plymouth has made this a choice of
each neighborhood. From past experience, when we have had a public hearing on installing street
lights, neighborhoods are generally very evenly divided on those wanting street lights and those not
wanting lights.
If you would like a petition to circulate in your neighborhood requesting street lights, please contact
me and I will provide you with a petition. If there are any other questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Kristin Goemann
325 Vinewood Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Street Lights
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I am a Freshman at Wayzata High School, and I have a concern about street lights around
neighborhoods. Whenever a new neighborhood is built, there are usually many street lights
installed at every comer. That is not the case for older neighborhoods, though. Many of the
houses in my neighborhood are newer homes, but we still have no lights. I think this is very
dangerous and also scary at night. In the winter months it gets dark about 5:30, and that's when
people get home from work. Many of them still need to walk their dogs, and they end up doing
so in the dark. Cars coming down the street cannot see them well and they could easily get into
an accident. Having a dark neighborhood is also not safe. People could be sneaking around in
the streets during the night without being seen. It's not just my neighborhood that has no lights, I
have seen many others.
I would very much like to see this changed. I think there should be at least a few lights in each
neighborhood. I would feel safer being in a well -lit area. I hope there is something you can do
about this.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. If it is at all possible, I would love to hear back from
you.
Sincerely,
f) oy� tm�
Kristin Goemann
March 9, 2000 CITY
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Mansi Bhandari
4470 Garland Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 9 AND OLD ROCKFORD ROAD
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Dear Mansi:
I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning the intersection of Old Rockford Road
and County Road 9. As you state in your letter because of the growth of the city, traffic is increasing in
all areas. Your concern is the intersection of County Road 9 and Old Rockford Road.
As a result of increased traffic, County Road 9 was upgraded and reconstructed about three years ago to
provide the necessary facility for current traffic and projected traffic for a 20 year period. You state that
because of accidents you have seen you feel there is a need for a traffic signal at County Road 9 and Old
Rockford Road. There is a manual entitled "Uniform Traffic Control Devices" which must be complied
with by Minnesota and all states regarding the installation of traffic control devices, including traffic
signals. This manual has been developed over many years and gives the criteria when a device should
be installed to improve safety. Although traffic signals do reduce some type of accidents, studies
indicate that they do cause different types of accidents such as rear -end collisions.
Since this is a County road, the approval and responsibility to install signals is the Hennepin County
Department of Transportation. The City had requested that the County study the Vicksburg Lane,
Plymouth Boulevard, and Old Rockford Road intersections and the need for traffic signals. I am pleased
to inform you that they will be installing a traffic signal at County Road 9 and Vicksburg Lane this
summer. This will somewhat alleviate some problems at the other two intersections by causing gaps in
the traffic flow on County Road 9. The City will continue to work with the County in determining the
need for traffic signals at the other two intersections and for their installation when they can be justified.
Thank you for your concern regarding safety within the city. If you have any additional questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Director of Public Works
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Mansi Bhandari
4470 Garland Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446
The Honorable Joy Tierney
Administrative Offices
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
January 7, 1999
RE: The need for a stoplight at County Road 9 and Old Rockford Road
Dear Mayor Joy Tierney,
Hi, my name is Mansi Bhandari, and I am currently in the 9t' grade at Wayzata High School. I
have been living in Plymouth for about three years, but 1 used to live here about eight years ago. When 1
used to live here, Plymouth had just begun to develop and there was not that much traffic. Since then,
Plymouth has grown to be a large and very safe suburb. Because of this safety and convenience of
everything, more and more people arc moving into the Plymouth arca every day, which leads to a large
increase in traffic.
An intersection that is greatly affected by this is the intersection where County Road 9 meets Old
Rockford Road. This intersection really needs a stoplight. In my past three years of living here, I have
seen more than four accidents occur at thus crossing, and have had a few fairly close calls in the vehicle I
was traveling in. People get impatient having to wait at the stop sign for so long, especially during rush
hours. Adding a stoplight would make the traffic flow so much smoother, and I know it would nuke a lot
of people happy.
I would really appreciate it if you wrote me a response to my request. It is very important to me
that a stoplight gets added here, because seeing people in accidents really depresses me. 1 would be forever
grateful if you added a stoplight at County Road 9 and Old Rockford Road.
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
M,uisi Blumdari
March 9, 2000
Christine Schofield
515 Alvarado Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTS
FERNDALE ROAD
Dear Christine:
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I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning street lighting on Ferndale Road.
As you state, this street has recently been improved by the cities of Plymouth, Orono, and Wayzata.
There currently are street lights at each one of the three street intersections into the area where you
live.
The decision to improve Ferndale Road had to be a joint decision by Orono and Plymouth since our
city boundaries are the center of the road. As a result of neighborhood input from the residents in
Orono and the residents in Plymouth, the decision was made to keep the rural character of the road
as much as possible. A street lighting system along the entire roadway would not comply with this
decision. Plymouth has provided safety at the street intersections on the Plymouth side of the road,
but a street lighting system on the other side would be the responsibility of Orono and street lights
at the southern end would be the responsibility of Wayzata. Because of neighborhood concerns,
Plymouth does not have any streets that have a continuous street lighting system, but only lights at
intersections.
The street lighting within your neighborhood is paid for monthly by all the property owners as part
of their utility bill from the City. It is fortunate that your neighborhood has made the decision to
have street lights. In order for additional street lights to be installed, they would need to be
requested by the other neighborhoods at the additional street intersections or installed by Orono or
Wayzata.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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515 Alvarado LN
Plymouth, MN 55447
Mayor Joy Tierney
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
January 4, 2000
RE: Lighting on Ferndale Road
Dear Mayor Tierney:
My name is Christine Schofield. I am a freshman at Wayzata High School. I am writing
to you because I am concerned with the safety of the people living in Ferndale North and
everyone else who drives on Ferndale Road.
Ferndale Road was just redone by the cities of Plymouth, Wayzata, and Orno, but I have
noticed a lighting system was not installed. I live in Ferndale North, which is a
neighborhood right off of Ferndale Road, so I am a witness to the problem it causes. It is
very hard to see at night or in the morning. It is especially hazardous for the elderly, who
have a hard time seeing anyway.
Many workers and high school students leave in the morning when it is still dark. My
bus stop, along with many other students, is on Ferndale Road. It would be very easy for
someone to stop along the side of the road and pick us up without anyone noticing.
I hope you will consider my concerns about putting a lighting system on Ferndale Road.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
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Alexandria Pedersen -Green
15930-48 1h Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: VICKSBURG LANE TRAFFIC
Dear Alexandria:
I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning traffic on Vicksburg Lane.
You state in your letter that you feel there is a need for a four lane road all the way from
Wayzata to Maple Grove. You also reference the traffic backups in the mornings and
afternoons.
Throughout all roadway systems in metropolitan areas such as Minneapolis or St. Paul,
there is not adequate funding to build roadways to accommodate all of the morning and
afternoon peak hour traffic in order that it can flow unobstructed. I am sure you have
noticed all of the meters placed on the ramps to the freeway system in order that the
freeways can better accommodate traffic. This is also true for the local street systems such
as Vicksburg Lane within Plymouth. If Vicksburg Lane was made a four lane roadway at
this time, it would still have backups in the morning and evening peak hours. This would
be caused by either stop signs or the need for additional traffic signals at the various
intersections. Except for two hours of the five weekdays, there is only a minimum amount
of traffic on Vicksburg Lane between Old Rockford Road and Maple Grove and the traffic
flows freely.
Plymouth has a five year Capital Improvements Program to prioritize and fund the most
justified street construction projects. Included within the program is a traffic signal and
improvements at the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Vicksburg Lane in 2001. This
will alleviate some of the peak hour traffic congestion at this intersection.
As traffic continues to increase on all of our city streets, are monitored and priorities are
established for the funding of roadway improvements. A traffic signal will be installed this
summer at Vicksburg Lane and County Road 9 and the existing four way stop will be
removed. This will improve the traffic flow at this intersection on Vicksburg Lane.
As with our personal lives, the City must establish priorities for the expenditure of
available funds. These expenditures not only include roadway improvements, but public
safety protection such as Police and Fire. Each year through the adoption of the Capital
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Improvements Program and the City budget, the City Council weighs all priorities within
the city.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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15930 48th Ave. North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Mayor Tierney
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Vicksburg Road
January 7, 2000
Dear Mayor Tierney
My name is Alexandra Pedersen -Green. I am a ninth grader, currently attending Wayzata
High School. I am writing to you about changing Vickesburg into a four -lane road. The
amount of time in which you are doing this is not adequate. This road is frequently
backed up in the mornings and afternoons.
I live just off the Northern part of Vickesburg on the two-mile stretch of road that's only
two lanes wide. This is a traffic bottleneck and as a result is bumper to bumper traffic
twice a day. As a result drivers who are frustrated take unnecessary risks trying to merge
into traffic. The present arrangement slows commuters and increases the chances for
accidents.
I think that you should make Vickesburg a four -lane road from Maple Grove to Wayzata
as soon as possible. This will increase traffic flow, which will improve commute times,
and lessen potential accidents.
Thank you for your time in considering these issues on behalf of the motorists using
Vickesburg and the residents who are effected by the traffic. I would appreciate a letter
in return about your thoughts on this issue.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Pedersen -Green
March 9, 2000
Lindsay Novak
4540 Upland Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
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SUBJECT: VICKSBURG LANE TRAFFIC
Dear Lindsay:
I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning traffic on Vicksburg Lane
at the intersection of 46th Avenue. You addressed several concerns in your letter.
One of your concerns is your safety in crossing Vicksburg Lane to get on or off your
school bus. As you are aware, all traffic from either direction must stop for a school bus
when it has activated its flashing red lights. Your safest opportunity to cross Vicksburg
Lane is when the bus has arrived at the intersection and has stopped all traffic. When you
are getting off the bus, the bus should remain stopped with its lights flashing until you have
safely crossed Vicksburg Lane. If this is not being done, I would suggest you talk to your
bus driver or officials at the school.
Another item you addressed is the safety of students who may be walking or riding their
bikes to the elementary school south of Old Rockford Road. You are also stating your
concern for their safety to cross Vicksburg Lane. Plymouth has completed a trail system to
provide for the safety of pedestrians within your neighborhood. This trail system goes
southerly from 46th Avenue along the major wetland area to Old Rockford Road and then
westerly to Vicksburg Lane. You may want to discuss with any school children that are
having problems with crossing Vicksburg Lane that they should use this route, and then
their crossing of Vicksburg Lane and also Old Rockford Road will be at an "All -Way"
stop.
You also addressed the concern for a traffic signal at Vicksburg Lane and 46th Avenue.
There is criteria established in a manual adopted for all states indicating when a particular
traffic safety device such as signs or signals will benefit the safety of traffic. Traffic
signals, if they are installed at improper times, can cause more accidents than they reduce.
We have reviewed the intersection of 46th Avenue and at this time it does not justify the
criteria for a traffic signal. As traffic continues to increase on Vicksburg Lane, this will be
monitored to determine if there is a need. Within the next few weeks, an "All -Way" stop
will be constructed at the intersection of Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. This is
approximately three blocks north of 46th Avenue. This will cause additional gaps in the
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traffic which should make it more convenient for motorists to enter Vicksburg Lane from
46`h Avenue.
I thank you for expressing your concerns regarding traffic on Vicksburg Lane. If you have
any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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4540 Upland Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
January 10, 2000
Ms. Joy Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Stop Sign needed
Dear Mayor Tierney
I am a freshman at Wayzata High School and a resident of Plymouth. I am concerned about the intersection
of 46`" Avenue North and Vicksburg Lane. It is a dangerous intersection because the cars go very fast
making it unsafe for pedestrians trying to cross and for cars trying to get out onto Vicksburg from 46'.
I am especially concerned about this problem for a few reasons. One reason is that my bus stop is on the
west side of Vicksburg and I live on the east side. I have to cross Vicksburg at this intersection every
moming at 6:40 a.m. and every afternoon at 2:45 p.m. There is always heavy rush hour traffic in the
momings. It is still dark out at 6:40 a.m. and drivers might not be able to see me and could hit me. It
sometimes takes five or ten minutes to wait for traffic to slow before I can safely get across the road. In the
afternoon, there is less traffic but getting across is still hard.
There is an elementary school down the road, Plymouth Creek, which lets some of the kids walk to and from
school in the spring and fall. The school puts safety guards on a few intersections right near school, but not
on the intersection of Vicksburg and 46`". I know many elementary age kids from my neighborhood, on 46t"
Ave. East of Vicksburg, that decide to walk or bike to school in the spring and fall. These kids cross this
intersection at prime rush hour because of the elementary start times. I think that it is very scary to have
these young kids trying to cross this busy intersection.
When driving a car getting onto Vicksburg off of 46th can be quite a hassle. The cars on Vicksburg do not
slow and it is dangerous to pull into such speedy traffic.
My solution to the problem is to install a four-way stop sign. There is currently a two-way stop sign there
stopping traffic from 46"'. A four-way stop sign would be a great thing because of the safety it would ensure
and the accidents it would prevent.
Please consider this request to install a stop sign to save lives. Please respond to me with your ideas as
soon as possible. You can reach meat (612) 555-0833 or at sbncvak(0-),uswest.net. I would really
appreciate a response and to see action taken on this issue.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Novak
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Todd Noha
240 Peninsula Road
Medicine Lake, MN 55441
SUBJECT: SPEED HUMPS
Dear Todd:
I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning the speed humps on
Southshore Drive. You are specifically addressing the speed hump on the north/south
portion of Southshore Drive by the Willowood Estates Development. You further state
that at times your school bus driver has not seen the speed hump and the students within
the bus have been jarred.
It is very unfortunate that a school bus driver does not obey the traffic signs for this speed
hump. There is a warning sign about 300 feet on either side of the speed hump and
additional warning signs directly at the speed hump. Since I would think the driver is in
this area on numerous occasions, they should be aware of the speed hump. The purpose of
the speed humps along South Shore Drive is to calm the speed of traffic and have them
drive within the 30 m.p.h. posted speed limit.
These speed humps were installed after speeding and safety concerns were brought to the
City Council by the residents of Plymouth. Through traffic studies we determined that the
majority of the traffic was traveling at about 39 m.p.h. on South Shore Drive before the
installation of the speed humps. This is approximately 9 m.p.h. above the posted speed
limit. Since the speed humps have been installed, our studies indicate that the speed of
traffic is now about 29 m.p.h. just below the posted speed limit, and therefore, they have
achieved their purpose. It is very unfortunate that this type of traffic measures must be
undertaken in order That motorists will obey the speed limit within residential
neighborhoods.
The speed hump by the Willowood Estates was installed because of the pedestrian crossing
from this residential development to the city neighborhood park on the other side of the
street. The speed of traffic was too fast for a safe pedestrian crossing.
Recently the City of Medicine Lake and the Plymouth City Council have had discussions
concerning the speed humps. We are looking at other measures such as additional stop
signs or road improvements which may allow the removal of this speed hump. We have
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also checked the height of the speed hump and during the three years which it has been in
existence, traffic has misshaped the asphalt placed to create the speed hump. When we
receive warmer weather, the speed hump will be reshaped and even when your bus driver
ignores the warning, it should be less of ajar.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
A
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Director of Public Works
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240 Peninsula Road
Medicine Lake, MN 55441
Mayor Tierny
Plymouth Town Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Speed Humps
Dear Mayor Tierny:
I have a fairly pressing concern that should be brought to the city's attention. There are a
series of five speed humps on South Shore Drive, north of Highway 55, the first of
which, located right outside Willow Woods Estates, being a potentially dangerous hazard.
As a student of the Wayzata School District (District #284), I have, while riding the
school bus to and from school, felt the harmful effect of this speed hump first-hand.
Quite often the school bus driver fails to see the speed hump and, consequentially, will
drive over the hump at an alarming speed. Children, especially in the rear of the school
bus, are hurled off their seats into the air and occasionally hit their heads on the ceiling of
the bus. These speed humps are a serious endangerment of the children of Plymouth and
Medicine Lake, and should be removed.
I am slightly curious as to the purpose of this speed hump in the first place. The last four
speed humps were obviously put into place to hinder speeding in the highly residential
area east of the Medicine Lake City Hall. The first speed hump, however, is placed in an
area near railroad tracks where traffic is slower and not nearly as much of an issue. Not
only does this speed hump cause a hazard for the children, but it also is a large danger to
any cars traveling on South Shore Drive. Many cars can not safely go over the speed
humps at the suggested limit of 15 mph. Many cars will `bottom out', causing damage to
the underside of the vehicle. The speed hump located a quarter mile north of the
intersection of Highway 55 and South Shore Drive should be removed for everyone's
best interest. Please write back, as I would greatly appreciate any comments or questions
you would have.
Sincerely
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Several bills address
transportation funding
he House has failed to develop
a comprehensive bill dealing
with transportation funding but has
passed several bills out of the
Transportation Committee. How-
ever, the Senate has modified one
bill that has become the major
transportation package for that
body.
HF 3588 contains $300 million
earmarked for trunk highway bonds
and $44 million for bridge bonds.
This bill was referred to the Capital
Investment Committee.
HF 446 provides a constitutional
amendment for 30 percent of
MVET to go to the trunk highway
(HUTD) fund. This bill was referred
to the Tax Committee.
HF 3967 provides a 50 percent
auto tab rebate for tab fees be -
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tween $35 and $500. This bill is in
the Tax Committee.
HF 2005 transfers 54 percent of
MVET to the HUTD fund and
provides $40 million in transit
capital bonding for the Metropolitan
Council. This bill is also in the Tax
Committee.
Yet to be heard is HF 4020
which provides a $452 million
general fund transfer for metro
bottlenecks and outstate inter-
regional corridors.
The Senate Transportation
Policy Committee, however, has
modified SF 2678 to become the
major funding package. It contains:
♦ $125 M auto tab fee reduction.
♦ Creates a multimodal fund.
♦ Transfers 25 percent of MVET
to the HUTD fund to replace the
tab fee reduction.
♦ Transfers to the multimodal
fund 25 percent of MVET in 2002
and 2003, 50 percent of MVET in
2004 and 2005, and 75 percent of
MVET in 2006 and beyond.
If the constitutional amendment
in 2000 does not pass, tab fee
reduction and MVET transfers are
replealed. Also provided is $100
million in trunk highway bonding for
10 years and $40 million capital
transit bonding authority per year
for the Metropolitan Council.
A number of non -highway expen-
County plat bills
are amended
Two bills (HF 672-Kuisle/
SF 702-Vickerman) have
been substantially amended to
basically clarify current statutes.
This legislation does NOT
require county approval of city
plats that abut county roads. The
bill:
♦ Clarifies that the city is
responsible for transmitting the
preliminary plat to the county.
♦ Requires counties to de-
velop guidelines through compre-
hensive plans or hearings with
city input and in consideration of
city guidelines.
♦ Requires guidelines to
provide for development/redevel-
opment/variance scenarios.
♦ Does not require county
approval but does require city/
county to meet and discuss
differences.
♦ Does not change approval
timelines.
The Senate bill passed the
Transportation Committee and
was referred to the floor on 3/2/
00. The House bill passed the
Transportation Committee and
was referred to Local Govern-
ment on 3/3/00.
ditures are transferred out of the
HUTD fund. This bill is in the Trans-
portation Finance Committee.
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Legislature passes first deadline
Policy committees winding down, gearing up for next deadline
he legislature marked its
first deadline on Friday,
March 3. A bill needed to clear
all policy committees in one
House. The second deadline is
March 10 and by that date a bill
must clear all policy committees
in both the House and the Sen-
ate.
As a result of the deadline
less bills are being
introduced and the
Tax and Finance
committees are
beginning to meet
more frequently.
As of March 3,
several bills im-
pacting cities met
deadline and were either sent to
a Finance or Tax committee or
to the House or Senate floor.
Some bills also did not make
deadline. A summary of several
bills follows.
MET COUNCIL TASK FORCE
(HF 39361SF 3727)
The bill was introduced in the
House on Monday, Feb. 28,
heard in two House policy com-
mittees and referred to the floor
on Thursday, March 2. The
Senate companion was intro-
duced today. The bill would
establish an 18 -member task
force to study and make recom-
mendations to the legislature by
Jan. 1, 2001 on the appropriate
role and responsibilities of
metropolitan government.
Task force members will
include legislators, local govern-
ment officials,
Metropolitan
Council members,
and union officials
resenting Metro-
politan Council
employees. The
AMM will appoint
the two city
officials to serve on the task
force. The Senate bill should be
heard this week.
BUSINESS SUBSIDIES
(HF 30671SF 2893)
The House file passed out of
the Local Government Commit-
tee and is in the Tax Committee.
The Senate file passed the
Jobs, Energy and Economic
Development Committee on
Thursday, March 2 and has
been sent to the floor.
The Senate bill was amended
to exempt business loans of
$75,000 or less from the act.
The Senate bill also includes a
requirement that the city's busi-
ness subsidy policy include a
wage floor.
The House bill does not have
the wage floor and raises the
exemption threshold from
$25,000 to $100,000. It is
probable that a conference
committee will resolve the differ-
ences in the two bills.
EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS
(HF 691/SF 43)
The House bill was scheduled
for a hearing last week but it
was not heard. The bill, there-
fore, did not meet the deadline
but it is possible that it or similar
legislation could be attempted to
be amended to other relevant
legislation. HF 591 as amended
would have extended the
timeframe for "quick takes" and
provided authority for the pay-
ment of fees and costs of the
property owner.
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A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 10, 2000
On Wednesday, the Senate Judi-
ciary Committee heard, passed,
and re-referred to the Senate Floor
a bill that would increase the
threshold for joint and several
liability. The bill, S.F. 242, intro-
duced by Sen. John Hottinger
(DFL -Mankato), was amended in
committee to increase the thresh-
old to 50 percent for municipalities
and 40 percent for others.
Plymouth Mayor Joy Tierney and
Jack Hennen, an attorney with the
League of Minnesota Cities Insur-
ance Trust, testified in support of
the bill on behalf of the League of
Minnesota Cities. Other proponents
included the Minnesota Defense
Lawyers Association, the Civil
Justice Coalition, the Minnesota
School Boards Association, and the
Minnesota Society of CPAs. Those
testifying in opposition to the bill
included the Minnesota Trial Law-
yers Association, Mothers Against
Drunk Driving, the Attorney Gen-
eral's Office, and private citizens.
The public policy questions legisla-
tors are struggling with is whether it
is fair for defendants to pay an
entire damage award in cases
where their percentage of fault is
very low, as in current law, or
whether it is fair to allow seriously
injured people to potentially face a
degree of lower compensation if
the bill becomes law.
Municipalities should be aware that
several members of the committee
made it clear .they believed that if
municipalities are granted an
increase in the joint and several
liability threshold, then the Legisla-
ture should seriously consider the
issue of government immunity and
eliminating the tort liability caps
currently in place.
The companion bill, H.F. 90 intro-
duced by Rep. Dave Bishop (R -
Rochester), passed the House last
year and has been waiting for
Senate action. The Senate is now
in the position to address the issue
on the Senate floor.
Senate committee
revives bleacher safety
bill
The Senate Governmental Opera-
tions Committee reconsidered S.F.
3272 (Weiner, DFL -Eagan) Thurs-
day. After the bill was successfully
brought back for reconsideration,
the bill was amended to allow for an
exception for retractable bleachers
with gaps less than 9 inches, five -
tiered bleachers, and an extension
in the compliance deadline from
Jan. 1, 2001 to Aug. 1, 2001. The
House companion, H.F. 2846 is
pending House floor action.
Looking ahead—
Property tax proposals
forthcoming
The Property Tax Division of the
House Tax Committee will review
the property tax proposal of Rep.
Ron Abrams (R -Minnetonka) on
Wednesday. The details have not
yet been released, but Rep.
Abrams has previously expressed
support for continuing the property
tax class rate compression that has
been enacted in the past three
years. His proposal will likely
recommend that the upper tier of
commercial/industrial property be
reduced from 3.4 percent
to 3 percent. As in the past, home-
owners will likely be protected from
shifting taxes through increases in
either the Education Homestead
Credit or HACA to local govern-
ments.
The proposal may also contain an
extension of levy limits. While Rep
Abrams has stated lie is not a big
fan of levy limits, he has indicated
he considers them to be justifiable
when major changes to the tax
system are enacted.
The Senate will also reveal its
omnibus property tax proposal next
week. The bill is scheduled to be
heard on Tuesday in the Property
Tax and Local Government Budget
Division. In recent years the Senate
has not supported levy limits, so
hopefully the Senate bill will not
contain a levy limit extension.
The governor has proposed no
major changes to the property tax
system this year, although he does
advocate an extension of levy
limits. The governor's staff is work-
ing on a proposal to overhaul the
tax system for consideration in the
2001 legislative session.
For more Information on city legislative Issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations train.
(651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122