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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-18-1987CITY Or PUMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 18, 1987 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL MEETINGS -- No additional Council meetings are scheduled for the remainder of this calendar year. 2. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE -- City offices will be open for business on Thursday, December 24, and Thursday, December 31. Depending upon the volume of activity, we will permit departments to allow employees to leave early on both days. The City Center will be closed, of course, on December 25 and January 1. 3. JANUARY CALENDAR -- The January calendar of meetings and events is attached. - FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SURVEY - The City's residential survey is now being conducted by Decision Resources, Inc. It is anticipated that the survey will be completed by December 21. Dr. Bill Morris and Diane Traxler will then begin tabulation of the data and the preparation of a report to be submitted to the City Council. For planning purposes, I have tentatively scheduled their presentation for the City Council at the January 25 special Council meeting. 2. 1980 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE - Attached is a revised 1988 City ouncil meeting schedule, dated ecember 16, 1987. The schedule has been changed in three areas to reflect Council direction: 1. Budget Study Session II has been changed from Monday, September 12 to Tuesday, September 13 as September 12 is the Rosh Hashanah holiday. 2. Language has been added under Joint Council/Commission dinner meeting to read, "to be scheduled at .least annually for each commission." 3. Language has been added under Council/Staff dinner/study meeting indicating, "written agenda to be provided to Council one week before meeting for advance approval." Unless directed otherwise, this will be become the meeting schedule we will follow for 1988. (I-2) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 18, 1987 Page two 3. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - NOVEMBER REPORT -- displaying our average daily ridership commuter, internal circulator and total November. The second table displays the each service area compared with the target order to have a successful project. Shown below is a table for the commuter/ reverse system for each week of year to date averages in which we must achieve in MONTHLY PLYMOUTH METROLINK DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE NOVEMBER 1987 Total System SERVICE TYPE Commuter/ Internal Total TARGET 370 Reverse Commuter Circulator System WEEK OF: - 20% - 3% 11/2 - 11/6 394 29 423 11/9 - 11/13 381 47 427 11/16 - 11/20 391 24 415 11/23 - 11/25 413 36 449 11/30 411 24 435 ----------------- MONTH LONG ------------------ ------------- ---------------- AVERAGE 398 32 430 YEAR TO DATE Item Commuter/ Reverse Commuter Internal Circulator Total System YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE1 372 45 417 TARGET 370 56 432 % OVER/(UNDER) TARGET + .5% - 20% - 3% CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 18, 1987 Page three A number of observations are in order: 1. Internal circulator ridership in November remained at the same average as last month, with a daily ridership of 32 passengers. In November, 1986 we had an average daily ridership of 50 passengers. 2. Ridership for the commuter/reverse commuter portion of the service jumped from 396 passengers per day in October, to 430 passengers per day in November. Last year at this time, ridership averaged at 446 passengers per day. 3. In terms of our system -wide ridership target of 432 passengers per day, we are below our goal by 15 with a total system average of 417 passengers per day. DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984 - 1987 SERVICE TYPE Commuter/ Internal Total Reverse Commuter Circulator System MONTH: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1984 1985 1986 1987 1984 1985 1986 1987 January 330 307 351 429 21 51 40 47 351 358 391 476 February 310 292 350 394 25 50 47 49 335 342 394 442 March 307 311 338 397 25 56 64 53 332 367 402 450 April 301 295 354 365 27 55 44 49 331 350 398 414 May 295 298 332 350 27 36 35 36 322 334 367 386 June 276 314 349 358 41 53 64 54 317 367 413 412 July 277 297 328 345 42 52 62 52 319 349 390 397 August 266 292 328 345 47 57 73 54 313 349 401 399 September 275 322 354 348 32 42 33 33 307 364 387 381 October 276 312 384 365 36 55 40 32 312 367 424 397 November 271 311 396 398 35 57 50 32 306 368 446 430 December 265 320 412 39 52 56 304 372 468 ----------- YEAR LONG ----------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------- AVERAGE 287 306 356 372 36 51 51 45 321 357 407 417 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 18, 1987 Page four 4. LOCAL PLYMOUTH NEWSPAPERS - The City Council has requested data with respect to the service area and circulation of Plymouth's local newspapers, the Post, Sailor and Weekly. Attached is a map which shows the service area for each. A narrative description of the service area, number of households and circulation is provided below: 1. Plymouth Post - The service area for the Plymouth Post includes the Robbinsdale and Osseo School Districts. It is estimated that there are approximately 10,000 households between the two districts. The Post is a paid subscription newspaper with 1,800 Plymouth subscribers. 2. Sailor - The service area for the Sailor newspaper includes all of School District 284 and School District 270. The Sailor is a free newspaper which is sent door to door to the approximately 13,000 households in the service area. 3. Wayzata Weekly - The service area for the Wayzata Weekly is identical to that for the Sailor, including Independent School Districts 284 and 270. The service area is estimated to consist of a total of 13,000 households. The Weekly is a free newspaper available for pickup at apartment buildings, drug or grocery stores, banks, gas stations, etc. Less than 500 papers are sent via paid subscription to homeowners in Plymouth. It should be noted, while the numbers above were provided by the newspapers, there is a high margin of error in that the newspapers do not appear to keep statistics by municipality, but by total circulation. (I-4) 5. FIRE STATION NO. 3 - REMODELING OF FIRE STATION NO. 1 - hack Borman of Borman Associates, architects for these projects, plans to present schematic drawings of both the new Fire Station No. 3 and remodeling of Fire Station No. 1 on January 4. At that meeting, the Council will be asked to review the final designs, the architect's estimates for the construction budgets for both projects, and finally, approve the final design. Upon approval of the final design, the architects will prepare the final plans for bidding. It is anticipated that the final working drawings, plans and specifi- cations will be presented to the Council on February 22 in order that bids may be received around March 15. We anticipate awarding contracts for both projects on March 21. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 18, 1987 Page five 6. MINUTES: a. Plymouth Safety Committee, December 16, 1987 (I -6a) 7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- The Police Department monthly activity report for November is attached. (I-7) 8. CITY ATTORNEY BILLING -- The City Attorney's client summary for services performed during the month of November is attached. A detailed listing of the bill is on file in the City Manager's office. (I-8) 9. RESPONSES TO AREA 8 TOWN MEETING FEEDBACK FORMS -- Staff responses to Resident Feedback forms from the Rovember 9 Town Meeting are attached. (I-9) 10. BUILDING INSPECTION NEWSLETTER -- Attached is a copy of the Building Inspection newsletter distributed to building contractors and developers who perform work within the City. Topics covered include: The new 1988 building permit fee schedule, revisions to Sewer Availability Charges, code requirements for central vacuum systems and safety glazing, and building permit application checklists. (I-10) 11. REQUEST FOR MEDIATION SERVICES BY MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES -- As reported to the Council earlier this month, we have agreed to go to mediation with the maintenance group. Attached is a copy of the mediation meeting notice from the Bureau of Mediation Services. A mediation session has been scheduled between AFSCME and maintenance representatives and the City for Tuesday, January 5, 1988 at 9:00 a.m. (I-11) 12. NOTICE OF CLAIM -- A Notice of Claim filed by Jim Yunger, d/b/a The Gym, was received on December 16. Mr. Yunger's claim is for flood damage to his facility between July 23 and August 15, 1987. A copy of the Notice is attached. (I-12) 13. CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR REPORT -- A conference/seminar report from Helen a ave on her attendance at the Service Minnesota Conference on December 2 is attached. (I-13) 14. PER CAPITA SPENDING SURVEY ON METROPOLITAN PARKS & RECREATION AGENCIES -- Attache2 is a survey conducted by the St. Paul Division of Parks and Recreation which compares 1988 per capita spending in various metropolitan parks and recreation agencies. The budget figures represent 1988 operating budgets less any expenditures for new buildings or other large capital items. (I-14) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 18, 1987 Page six 15. OF INTEREST.... The attached articles are provided for the Council's information: a. "Golden Valley cites 109 tree problems" - New Hope/Golden Valley Post, December 10, 1987. (I -15a) b. "Subsidies Wane So Ingenuity Is In for Low -Income Housing" - all Street Journal, December 2, 1987. I -15b 16. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Jerry Fischer, Orchids Limited, from City Manager, thanking Mr. Fischer for patience and understanding as the City sought to resolve concerns regarding connection to the City's sewer system. A letter from Mr. Fischer to the City Manager is also attached. (I -16a) b. Letter from Mayor Schneider responding to an inquiry by Darren DeMatthew, 11440 - 41st Avenue No., concerning a County library building in Plymouth. (I -16b) c. Letter from Dr. Carroll Vomhof, Director, District 281 Community Education, responding to Eric Blank's letter on building scheduling concerns with the the school district. (I -16c) d. Letter from Becky Reeves, 17035 - 13th Avenue North, to Mayor Schneider, on a recreation center in Plymouth. (I -16d) e. Letter of appreciation from Marion Usset to Plymouth Police Department for assistance at medical emergency. Plymouth Officer Dan Twaddle and Sergeant Ted Larson responded to the call. (I -16e) f. Letter of appreciation from Mercin Pronty to Plymouth Police Department for assistance at medical emergency. Plymouth Officers Greg Oly, Dave Thompson, and Joel Franz responded to the call. (I -16f) James G. Willis City Manager JGW:Jm attachments cz cz 0--� _a �o U M z pq o a' x U O U M rl •• a 1- H H U W C7 CC14 H O M c cn � i w U �>4 cz H r-•� a0 N a0 o w x H V H U V] (15 CSf C.7 W U o z M ::) O r� CD ^ z M N N v a U rX4 >C> G z w H � E O r r -r oda N a • c� W H Oz p Cgt�0 U) U� r� C13 '. 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REGULAR SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGS OPEN MONDAY HOLIDAY BUDGET _I STUDY SESSIONS i 1988: JANUARY 4 11, 25 --- --- 18 I i --- FEBRUARY MARCH 1 7, 21 8, 22 28 --- 14 (Area 9) 29 --- 15 --- --- --- �( APRIL 4, 18 25* 11 (Area 10) --- --- --- MAY 2, 16 +10 9 (Area 1) --- 30 23 JUNE 6*, 20 27* 13 (Area 2) --- --- --- JULY 18 25* --- 11 4 --- AUGUST 1, 15 22* --- 29 --- --- SEPTEMBER 19 --- --- --- 5 6, 13, 26 OCTOBER 3, 17 24* --- 10, 31 --- --- NOVEMBER 7, 21 28* 14 (Area 3) --- --- DECEMBER 5, 19 --- --- 12 26 --- 1988 MEETINGS 20 12 5 6 6 4 Budget Study Sessions - 7:00 p.m. May 23 Budget Objectives/Orientation Sept 6 Budget Study Session I Sept 13 Budget Study Session II Sept 26 Budget Study Session III Joint Council/Commission Dinner Meetings - 5:30 p.m. To be scheduled at least annually for each commission. * Council/Staff Dinner/Study Meetings - 5:30 p.m. Written agenda to be provided to Council one week before meeting for approval. Apr. 25 City Manager June 6 1987 Auditor's Report June 27 Park and Recreation July 25 Public Works Aug. 22 Community Development Oct. 24 Finance Nov. 28 Public Safety + Board of Review - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 --1 -- A NEWSPAPER SERVICE AREAS AKi r \ ;\ ' m` ' WAY � Z'A �' :. :.:F � - - LAK �CO. 2A • TN CO. RD - n MEOICIN � '\ Q m $ 4: , o ' Cr -'LAKE.�•- r -.. •• /r ;~ is � s � - �, ,1 � �. EAS LASEJ_PL _•C�1 1 � . a �,Sa► or MINUTES PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE December 16, 1987 PRESENT: Gary Smith, John Wenner, Mark Peterson, John Ward, Russ Elzy, Steve Herwig, Lyle Robinson, John Sweeney, Frank Boyles ABSENT: Tim Oie, ALSO PRESENT: Gary Pout!, Eric Luetgers, Stan Scofield, and Dan Campbell, Safety Committee members -elect; Dave Drugg, North Star Risk Services; Dave Volker, Employee Benefit Administration; James G. Willis, Bobbi Leitner and Judy McMillin I. OLD BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES Dave Volker recommended that the November 19 minutes be amended with regard to the status of the Respirator Program. He advised that the statement, "all city departments are in compliance with OSHA standards" is incorrect in that the Police Department has not been included in the program. He recommended an appendice be added to the program which would include respirator requirements for the Police Department. The committee approved the minutes as amended. B. REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES 1. Follow up on Toro Trailer Modifications -- Mark Peterson reported on the status of the trailer modifications. Mark advised that City mechanics are presently modifyinq one of the trailers. He stated that once modifications for this trailer are complete and a written certification received by Dave's Trailer Sales, that the two remaining Toro trailers will then be scheduled for modifications. Frank Boyles asked Mark to check with the City mechanics on the schedule for completing the modifications to all the trailers and convey that information before the next meeting. 2. Convex Mirrors -- Frank Boyles advised that Jim Kolstad intends to have 8" convex mirrors installed on both the driver's door and passenger's door of one -ton and dump truck vehicles. The mirrors will not be mounted on the front corners of vehicles as discussed previously because of the problem of vibration and snowplowing operations would tend to break the mirrors off in this location. Committee members recommended that City pick up trucks used to pull trailers also have the mirrors installed. Frank stated he would ask Jim Kolstad to provide him with a complete listing of city vehicles which have or will have the mirrors installed and the date for completing all installations. PLYMOUTH SAFETY COW11TTEE December 16, 1987 Page two 3. Strobe Lights: = �o_, a. Bury & Carlson Plant -- The committee reviewed the survey results of surrounding communities on the problem of vehicle clearance at the Bury and Carlson asphalt plant. Frank stated that of the six cities surveyed, two cities, Crystal and St. Louis Park, reported a problem with vehicle clearance at the plant. However, they do not remove their strobe lights, but rather back the vehicles under the hopper. He also noted that the ramp under the asphalt hopper is concrete and therefore difficult to alter. Frank stated that until a change can be made to the ramp which would allow sufficient clearance for vehicles with strobe lights, he would recommend Plymouth vehicles back under the hopper. By following this procedure, strobe light removal would not be necessary. Frank stated he would also send a letter to Bury and Carlson asking their assistance in eventually solving this problem. b. Strobe for Traffic Control -- Frank stated he had been advised by Jim Kolstad that the strobe lights and 4 -way flashers previously wired to be inoperable when a vehicle is not running, are now being rewired to be operable. Frank stated that with the strobes and 4 -way flashers being operational at all times, vehicle operators will have to be mindful to turn off all lights at the end of the work day. Gary Pouti questioned whether vehicle batteries are routinely checked. Gary had a battery go dead on him once. Frank asked if this was a common occurrence. Because committee members indicated it was not, the issue will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. 4. 26th & Olive Lane - Sight visibility at intersections -- Frank advised that a report has been prepared by Blair Tremere on the policy issue of how the City should deal with sight obstructions at intersections. The report is currently being reviewed by the City Attorney and will then be forwarded to the City Council for action. Frank will keep the committee updated on its status. 5. New Bucket for Skid -Steer Loader -- Mark Peterson advised that the smaller dirt bucket for the skid -steer loader would better suit the needs for park maintenance assignments. He stated that the smaller bucket would be placed on order for purchase. 6. Newspaper Warning Regarding Skating on Ponds -- The committee reviewed the press release sent to local newspapers warning of thin ice conditions on city ponds used for ice skating. Dave Drugg recommended future notices be reviewed by the City Attorney before publication. 7. Signs for Lower Level Parking Lot -- Frank Boyles stated that "no parking" signs had been installed in the lower level parking lot along the northwesterly curb line. The signs were required because of the occurrence of two accidents last year when City employees backed vehicles from the center stall of the parking lot into vehicles inappropriately parked along this curb. PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE -� December 16, 1987 Page three II. NEN' BUSINESS A. Review of Vehicular & Personal Injury Accidents Three vehicular accidents were reviewed by the committee. All three accidents were determined non -preventable. Memorandums to City supervisors will be prepared conveying the committee's findings and recommendations. One personal injury accident was deferred to the January meeting. An incident of chlorine qas exposure to fire- fighters while fighting a fire at Advance Machine Company was reviewed. The committee also reviewed two vehicular glass breakage incidents. Committee review of the above accidents resulted in the following recommendations or items for follow-up: 1. Reflectorized Safety Vests -- The committee recommends that Public Safety personnel wear reflectorized safety vests whenever working at or on high volume roadways such as I-494, County Roads, 6, 9, 10, 15, and 18, or at least during low visibility periods caused by: rain, snow, ice, twilight, fog, cloudiness, etc. Dick Carlquist will be asked for input on this matter. 2. Backhoe Window and Latch -- Because of the number of times the side window has been broken on this vehicle, a better cushion should placed on the door or better latch provided. In addition, only tempered glass which meets Department of Transportation standards should be used. dim Kolstad will be advised. 3. Windshield Damage -- Dave Drugg recommended the City investigate using the "Novas" method for repairing rock chip damage to windshields rather than having the entire windshield replaced. B. Proposed Consent Agenda -- The committee reviewed the Consent Benda proposal presented by Frank Boyles. The consent agenda will consist of a list of personal injury and vehicular accidents which, based upon a determination by the Safety Coordinator, will not require full-scale committee review. The committee will review the list and will vote by majority vote to accept the consent agenda. Accidents may be removed from the consent agenda either at the request of a committee member or through committee motion before or during a Safety meeting. The Consent Agenda proposal was approved by the committee as submitted. The proposal will be finalized and distributed to committee members. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT JANUARY THROUGH NOVEMBER MONTH 1987 CLASS I (MURDER I CSC I ROBBERY ASSAULT (_BURGLARY1 THEFT L AUTO THEFT ARSON 1986 0 4 11 I 167_ 238 I 882 I 75 I 3-___l 1987 I 0 I 16 _ I 6 I_ 210 j`. 285--___]_ 1,078_x130______ 15 �( TOTALS 1986 1,380 1987 1,740 +26% CLASS II FORGERY EMBEZZEL STOLEN WEAP PROSTI SEX GAMB OFFENSES LIQ. DISORDERLY ICOUNTERFEITIFRAUDI MENT IPROPERTY VANDALISMIOFF. TUTION OFF. NARCILING FAM/CHILDID.W.I.l_LAW _ CONDUCT _1 OTHER 1986 28 1 106 4 2 556 I 5 I 0 I 35 190 1 0 21 1369 I 94 1_ 611_ 430 1987 53 ( 1271 4__j - 22 640 7 I O I _23 1108 I O I 26 1407 I 86 I _ 35 -1 554 I TOTALS 1986 1,801 1987 2.092 +16% CLASS III FATAL PERSONAL PROPERTY SNOWMOBILE MEDICAL SUICIDE NATURAL ANIMAL ( ACCIDENT INJURY I DAMAGE I ACCIDENT DROWNING I EMERGENCY I SUICIDE I ATTEMPTS I DEATH I BITES I FIRE_l 1986 I 3 I 168 _- -818-1-- �- - 1 --�-- I 667 I 2-L- 33 ..-1- --16 _.1- -4L--1-- 237] 1987 I 1 I 158 -1 _ 850 L_ 0 i 0_ - 174 I 6 I 17�__j _j _303 TOTALS 1986 1,991 1987 2,156 + 8% CLASS IV ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC IDOMESTICIDETAIL ALARMSIPROWLERI OUTS IAGENCYISERVED IDETAIL IVIOLATIONJINFORMATIONIPERSON IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC.I 1986 I 258 11379 1058 I 70 11448 I 4Q8_L 300 1 1836_ 39 1178 1 28 184_1 1413_ 1 1050 I 1987 I 269 11571 11331 I 67 11442 I 426 I 289 11942 I 69 I 1327 I 83 1253 11412 11247 TOTALS 1986 10,649 CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1986 32% 1987 11,728 +10% 1987 31% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 4,418 1987 5,398 +22% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1986 15,821 NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIUNS 1986 5,032 1987 4,769 - 5% 1987 17,716 +12% PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH NOVEMBER 1987 CLASS I I-MURDER_1 JSC f ROBBERY_I ASSAULT 1 BURGLARYTHEFT 1 AUTO THEFT 1 ARSON-] 1986 1 ° --..1_ ._.1 _ ' ( -- '-I--- 9 --�- 79 J -- 3 1987 TOTALS 1986 113 1987 146 +29% CLASS II FORGERY EMBEZZEL STOLEN WEAP PROSTI SEX GAMB OFFENSES LIQ. DISORDERLY COUNTERfEITJFRAUU MENT IPR°PERTY VANDALISM jOFF �1TUTIUN LOFF.1 NARCILINGIFAM/CHILD D.W.I.1LAW CONDUCT UTHER I 1986 °.-----1_-- �i_1lL.._o 1_-37____1---�__I_ o _J.r s_-1-.- 5--1-0-1-__ 5 1987 I 5 --1---20 1 ° ° 39 I 6 1 - 1 -.._1 - - 37 TOTALS 1986 134 1987 160 +19% CLASS III FATAL PERSONAL PROPERTY SNOWMOBILE MEDICAL SUICIDE NATURAL ANIMAL L ACCIDENT _INJURY __L_DAMAGE _L_ACCIDENT j DROWNING I EMERGENCY I SUICIDE I ATTEMPTS-l__DEATH _L BITES f FIRESI 1986 1 1--I__i21 115 i °_---._( o __1 _.__ 60 .. I _.0. I . .3..___.l. -__.-----_j.. - _2_ _.1_.- 24 1 1987 L° - --1--t s ._l l 0 1- --- - ---° -- - _1.--_-_9_.... _l_ ._ .. ??.. I D TOTALS 1986 227 1987 226 - % :LASS IV ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE LUCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC IDOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLERI OUTS IAGENCYISERVED jDETAILJYIQLATIONLINFORMATION1PERSON ]FUUNDjNIS ANCEI MISC. 1 1986 I�17_ 1_ 121- L-1 14 -1 - 3 - __ 1- 1441 31 -_L-23 _j- 159 _L .5. _ . 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W .4 W 41 1 crop > � U h yU al LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY, O'BRIEN & DRAWZ a Professional Association 2000 First Bank Place West Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Telephone: (612) 333-0543 k, Page 1 December 10, 1987 - C L I E N T S U M M A R Y 66 City of Plymouth MATTER # MATTER NAME FEES DISB TOTAL A5242699 Project 853 Vicksburg Lane 74.50 6.50 $81.00 *110 General 5,034.00 431.61 $5,465.61 111 Prosecution - Court Time 7,153.50 113.95 $7,267.45 111A Prosecution -Office Time 3,227.25 46.2.6 $3,273.51 1024 Codification 52.50 $52.50 1883 Robert Middlemist 6th Addition 900.00 174.55 $1,074.55 1949 Veit & Company Vs. City 45.00 $45.00 3281 Swan Lake - Project 455 1,239.75 247.73 $1,487.48 3729 Dunkirk Lane - Project 408 37.50 $37.50 3845 Neutgens, K. M. 37.50 $37.50 3846 Johnson Inverse Condemnation 52.50 $52.50 3888 Police Officer Negotiations 1,785.00 $1,785.00 3984 Parker's Lake Park 168.75 $168.75 4339 Project 609 Stroman V. City 37.50 $37.50 Page 2 December 10, 1987 C L I E N T S U M M A R Y 66 City of Plymouth MATTER # MATTER NAME FEES DISB TOTAL 4598 Perl Land Registration 232.50 $232.50 4770 Foster Land Acquistion-Project 431 232.50 18.90 $251.40 5248 Project 648 - Eminent Domain 6.00 $6.00 5322 Project 762 - Eminent Domain 240.00 $240.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL: $20,556.25 $1,039.50 $21,595.75 * Retainer + 966.00 TOTAI, $22,561.75 -7-=G CTY O' p I December 10, 1987 1 LY11bUTH Mr. Chris Mings 4200 Minnesota Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 Dear Mr. Mings: At the November 9 Town Meeting you raised a question concerning the posted speed limit on Minnesota Lane. Speed limits within the State of Minnesota are established in accordance with State law or traffic studies conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The State law establishes speed limits within residential areas at 30 miles per hour. The only way to vary from this speed limit is to request the Minnesota Department of Transportation to undertake a traffic study. On all other residential streets within the City, which are similar to Minnesota Lane, the posted speed limit is 30 m.p.h. If a traffic study is undertaken, it would be my opinion that it would indicate that the proper speed limit is 30 m.p.h. in accordance with the State law. If traffic is traveling faster than this, the study could indicate that the speed limit should be raised. The City of Plymouth has only requested traffic studies on major roadways within the City and not on residential streets. If the speed limit is to be changed on residential streets, it should be changed Statewide and not on one local roadway within a City; this is done to maintain similar speed limits throughout the state as you travel from one community to the adjacent community. This is especially necessary within the Metropolitan area. If you feel strongly about requesting a speed limit lower than 30 m.p.h., I would suggest you contact your State Legislatare. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 C -1Y0- December 10, 1987 PLYMOUTH. Joyce Johns 14610 40th Place North Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 Dear Ms. Johns: At the November 9 Town Meeting you requested answers to questions concerning the improvements to County Road 9 between Vicksburg Lane and I-494. Although the City of Plymouth would like to see improvements to this roadway in 1992, Hennepin County, who has the responsibility to improve the roadway, has not included it within their plans. The City of Plymouth is working to have the County change their plan to conform with the City's plan. Generally, the first preliminary plans for a road improvement are developed approximately two years before the construction is anticipated. These plans do not give the exact details of the road construction but indicate it's general alignment and the width of the roadway. The detailed plans of the construction are not available until approximately three to four months before construction begins. I would suggest that you periodically contact the City or the County to receive an update on the schedule for improvements to County Road 9. It is the practice of the City to hold a public information meeting once the detailed plans are received from the County. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 December 10, 1987 PL��Ilou E Linda Ohme 15615 46th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 Dear Ms. Ohme: At the November 9 Town Meeting you raised a question concerning improvements to Dunkirk Lane between Highway 55 and County Road 9. Presently, this is a gravel roadway. When new streets or existing streets are improved within the City of Plymouth, the adjacent properties pay the cost of the improvement. The portion of Dunkirk Lane, which you refer to, cannot be developed since City sewer and water is not available. In accordance with the City's adopted plans these urban services will not be available until sometime beyond 1992. Because the adjacent property owners cannot sell their land for development for several years I am sure they would not be interested in paying the cost to improve Dunkirk Lane. A few years ago the City did improve Vicksburg Lane from Highway 55 to County Road 47. This improvement was done in order to provide north/south access west of 1- 494. Since the land along Dunkirk Lane will probably not develop into urban uses for at least ten years, it is very unlikely that the property owners, which will pay the cost, will support any improvement. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 December 10, 1987 C1YCX, - PLYMOUTH Mr. Lester Raskob 14816 County Road 6 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Dear Mr. Raskob: At the November 9 Town Meeting you requested additional information on improvements to County Road 6 between Xenium Lane and Highway 101. As you are aware, this is a County Road and the Hennepin County Department of Transportation is responsible for improvements to this street. Because of development within Plymouth the City is proposing to construct an interchange on I-494 at County Road 6. In order to construct the interchange it will require improvements on County Road 6 from approximately Fernbrook Lane to Xenium Lane. With the exception of this small segment of County Road 6 the City of Plymouth has no definite plans going westerly to Highway 101. We have requested Hennepin County to program improvements on their road system, but as of this time they have made no definite commitments on any improvement project. With or without any improvements on County Road 6 the traffic volumes will continue to increase. County Road 6 is a major arterial street providing access from western Hennepin County to the industrial area within Plymouth and then easterly into Golden Valley and the City of Minneapolis. As the traffic continues to increase without any road improvements, the congestion along the roadway and traffic accidents will increase. This congestion will make it more difficult to access driveways to single family homes. With or without any road improvement, property values are affected simply by having frontage and access on County Road 6. In my opinion, if the roadway is improved to provide adequate capacity for the traffic, it will keep property values from deteriorating. The City has prepared a preliminary plan for the improvement of County Road 6. We did this in order to convince the County that a road improvement is needed. If you would like to look at this preliminary plan, please contact me and we can arrange a meeting. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 BUILDING INSPECTION NEWSLETTER CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 December, 1987 The purpose of this periodic newsletter is to provide another means of communication among the Building Inspection Division, contractors, and developers who are involved in construction work in the City of Plymouth. The content will be designed to outline topics of general interest as provided not only by the City but also by the development community. We believe that by bringing items to your attention in written form as well as verbally, we will improve the quality of service to provide you, as well as the quality of work you provide the citizens of Plymouth. Let us hear from you! If you have questions or comments, please call Building Official Joe Ryan at 559-2800, or drop us a note. BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE The City Council adopted the building fee schedule published in the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The new schedule became effective in two phases, the first phase beginning January 1, 1987. The first phase represented 50% of the increase for all building permits issued after January 1, 1987. The second phase will become effective on January 1, 1988 and repre- sents the remaining 50% increase. This will be the total adoption of the 1985 IJBC fee schedule. Permits issued through close of business on December 31, 1987 will be subject to the current fee schedule. Enclosed is a copy of the adopted Building Permit Fee Schedule for the years 1987 and 1988. SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGES (SAC) The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has approved the sewer availability charge rates for 1988. The base SAC unit will increase from $525.00 to $550.00, beginning January 1, 1988. Other 1988 rates for base SAC units can be found in the enclosed reserve capacity charge form, provided by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS Recently our office informed installers of central vacuum systems of our enforcement policy concerning the penetration of central vacuum pipes through residential fire walls. Paoe t%so The Building Code, states in part, that "In the one - hour occupancy separation h-t�,,.. the Group R Division 3 and H occupancy, the separation mai be limited to the: i,stn'. tion of materials approved for one-hour fire resistant construction on the oa;c,rl- side . . . . . " This Section refers to the required fire separation between the portion of a residential structure and the garage. The Building Code further states that, "Copper or ferrous pipes or conduits may pene- trate the walls or partitions, (a fire rated wall) providing fire stopping is provider" in accordance with the first paragraph of this Section." This is stating that onl\ non-combustible penetrations may be made through fire resistive wall construction. Our office requires that all penetrations of garage/dwelling separation walls be of the materials stated above for a length of at least 18 -inches on the garage side. If ar elbow is required within this 18 inches, you could use materials such as no -hub pipe. with steel covered couplings, automotive tail pipe material, or other non-combustihlr pipe coverings. SAFETY GLAZING Many contractors have made inquiries regardinq the requirements concerning the place- ment of safety glazing in residential homes. The Building Code states that safety glazing must be installed in the follo%�ino hazardous locations: 1. Glazing_ in fixed and sliding panels of sliding-type doors other than wardrobe doors. 2. Glazing in storm doors. 3. Glazing in shower and bathtub doors and enclosures. 4. Glazing, operable or inoperable, adjacent to a door in all buildinqs and %ith- in the same wall plane as the door whose nearest vertical edge is within 12 - inches of the door in a closed position and whose bottom edge is less than 60 - inches above the floor or walking surface. 5. Glazing in fixed panels which have a glazed area in excess of 9 sq. ft. and the lowest edge is less than 18 -inches above the finished floor level or walk- ing surface within 36 -inches of such glazing. Safety glazing is also required in a window which is adjacent to a bathtub. Although there is no enclosure around a bathtub as the generally accepted definition of "enclosure" implies, the hazardous condition created by the glass adjacent to the tub warrants the installation of safety glazing. The potential for serious injury to a person using the tub exists in the event of an accidental fall. --7-- \ 0 Page three CHECKLIST INFORMATION Over the last year, our Department, with the help of our Development Council, produccci a number of checklists intended to help you, help us serve you better. Two of the checklists identify the required information which constitutes a complete application for a new single family building permit. These checklists are used during the plan review stage. It is important that you are familiar with this information; and, that you distribute the materials to those individuals who are involved in the preparation and design of your building plans, certificates of survey, and permit applications. We review only those building permit applications which are received in a completed form. All incomplete building permit applications are returned for additional information. Other checklists outline the requirements to be met prior to obtaining required inspec- tions by our office, as well as to identify various Code provisions, policies, and pro- cedures which are commonly overlooked by contractors during the subsequent phases of construction. These checklists should be distributed to Job superintendents, lead carpenters, and individuals involved in requesting inspections. The checklists are available for your use at the Information/Service Counter at Plymouth City Hall. S E A S O N S G R E E T I N G S!!! Joe, Scott, Pat, Diane, Arnie, Kevin, Don, Mike, Chris CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING DIVISION 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 559-2800/Extension 222 TWO PHASE SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING PERMIT FEES The following are the Building Permit fees adopted by the City Council and they are from the 1985 Uniform Building Code. The fee schedule is in two phases and the effective dates are listed. The following Building Permit fees shall be effective beginning January 1, 1987. Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $12.50 $501.00 to $2,000.00 $12.50 for the first $500.00 plus $1.75 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $38.75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $7.50 each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $211.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $348.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $3.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $536.25 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $1,736.25 for the first $500,000.00 plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 and up• $3,111.25 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. Pace tIAo SChedule of Buildinc_ Fens Phase II The following Buildinc Perrr:it fees s`all be effective heeinnino Oa-Ijar. 1, 1° -. Total Valuation $1.00 to $500.00 $501.00 to $2,000.00 $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 and up bldg(fees)1-2 FeC $15.00 $15.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 $45.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.00 each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 $252.00 for the first $25,000.00 plu-, $6.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 $414.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 $639.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 $2,039.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and includinq $1,000,000.00 $3,539.50 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. November 25, 1987 To All City Managers: This is to inform you that the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has acted to increase the SAC rate from $525.00 to $550.00 effective January 1, 1988. Also, the SAC rate for the communities that do not have interceptors was increased from $310.00 to $350.00 effective January 1, 1988. The 1988 revised Reserve Capacity Charge (SAC) Manual is enclosed for your information. The only changes to the manual were the new SAC rates as described above, and some adjustments of the parameters used for SAC determinations. Under separate cover we are forwarding to the office in your city that issues building permits, a copy of this letter, the SAC manual, and a supply of monthly reporting forms. Reminder: The SAC refund program is still available to the com- munities during 1988 and 1989. If you have not already done so, you should inform the Commission, by City Council Resolution, as to your community's decision regarding participation in this program. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department. Your fine cooperation in the past has been greatly appreciated. Sincerely, ` Louis J. Breimhurst Chief Administrator LJB:SLS:jlw Enclosure cc: Building Inspection Department 350 Metro Squore Bu is ' So n-. - 3.j, Municipality Month of RESERVE CAPAC:TY C',iA <G: MONTHLY REPCF.T Re -._t to: Me.:ccc__tan W2StE Can_..,_ 35C Mecrc Souare St. Rs ,. Minnesota 551C_ BUILDING CC) `aECTIC': TOTAL ITEM TYPE OF UNIT PERMIT I PERMIT SAC UNITS I CHARGE I SAC UNITSI SAC UNI'S I I A Single Family House I $550.00 I I (Per attacned Form MWCC 86A) I (Ea. Housing Unit = Duplexes 1 SAC Unit) I I (Per attached Form MWCC 86A) I Townhouses (Ea. Housing Unit Condominiums 1 SAC Unit) I (Per attached Form MWCC 86A) I I I (Ea. Housing Unit c B I Apartments 1 SAC Unit) L I (Per attached Form MWCC 86A) C Public Housing 1. Single Family I I (Per attached Form MWCC 86A', (Ea. Housing Unit c 2. Duplexes 1 SAC Unit) I Per attached Form MWCC 86A) I RESERVE CAPA',IT1 CHARGES $550.00 I $550.001 i I $440.00 j I I $412.50 ` 1 $412.50 I 1 (Ea. Housing Unit c 3. Townhouses 1 SAC Unit) ` $412.501 I (Per attached Form MWCC 86A) ( I I I (Ea. Housing Unit = I 4. Apartments 1 SAC Unit) $330.001 (Per attached Form MWCC 86A) I I D Commercial 6 Institutional ( $550.001 (Per attached Form MWCC 86C) E Industrial , , $550.00 (Per attached Form MWCC 868 162) �1 Sub -Total Reserve Capacity Charges i l-1 Demolition Credit: F I Unused SAC credit from previous month S ' G SAC credits from current month $ (Per attached Form MWCC 86D) Sub -Total Reserve Capacity Credits S H I Net Reserve Capacity Charges or Credits (If Item H is creditbalance, stop here and carry forward to next month). Administrative Fee (1: of Net Charges) subtract $( ) Total Amount Due $ $ ' CERTIFICATION I certify that the above is true and correct to the best ofi my knowledge and represents the activities for the month indicated above. Name Title White Copy - Return to MWCC Date I Yellow copy - Municipality Copy T-� 1 1 ism BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES btate of Minnesota December 15, 1987 IN THE MATTER OF: AFSCME 14 -and- City of Plymouth CASE NO. 88 -PN -464 MAINTENANCE TRADES RECEIPT OF MEDIATION PETITION AND MEETING NOTICE A request for mediation services in the above -captioned matter has been received by this agency. Pursuant to the Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971, as amended, you are hereby notified of the following mediation meeting being held for purposes of resolving this matter: DATE: Tuesday, January 5, 1988 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: City Hall, Plymouth, MN. Both parties to this matter have a legal obligation to be present at this meeting and to make good faith efforts to resolve the dispute. Accordingly, each party must vest its representatives to mediation meetings with the authority to negotiate in good faith, the ability to identify unresolved issues, and to set forth the positions, of that party with respect to each issue in dispute. Pursuant to the provisions of M.S. 179A.18, the Mediation Period in this matter commenced on 12/10/87 and ends on 1/25/88 KB:jt Sincerely yours, xc :'� Jerry Serfling Frank Boyles Ken Boxell City Clerk Mediation Scheduler Chairman, City Council (612)649-5421 1380 Energy Lane • Suite #2 • St. Paul, MN 55108-5253 An Equal Opportunity Employer \Q— W ILLEKE & DANIELS ATTORNFI SANI) (_o 1 N1 IJ)K� AT LAA SUITE 3i0 1201 MARQUETTE AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55403-2455 DONALD C. WILLEKE JOHN H. DANIELS, JR. ROBERT R. NARDI WILLIAM C. WHITE December 15, 1987 NOTICE OF CLAIM Plymouth City Clerk 5800 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 3i1 -71w Re: Notice of Claim by James Yungner, d/b/a The Gym, 2855 Glacier Lane, Plymouth, Minnesota Our File No. 6475-06 Dear Clerk: As provided by Minn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(e)(2) and Minn. Stat. § 466.05, Subd. 1, this letter will provide you with notice of the claim for damages and reimbursement by James Yungner, doing business as The Gym, within the city limits of Plymouth. The Gym is a large physical fitness facility, catering to the serious body builder, which consists of a large floor space filled with an extensive array of weights, exercise machines and other equipment. Their claim results from events occurring between July 23 and August 15, 1987, at 2855 Glacier Lane. On July 23, 1987, a very heavy rainfall throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including Plymouth, lead to street flooding around the building occupied by The Gym. This flooding was accompanied by uncontrolled storm and sewer backup of the Plymouth municipal drainage systems. Notwithstanding extensive efforts to stem the flood waters, the entire ground floor area of Mr. Yungner's building was flooded by water and sewage coming from internal backup of the drainage systems. Extensive documented damage to the interior of the building resulted. Immediately after the waters subsided, employees and patrons of The Gym combined efforts to move the weights and exercise equipment, remove all the carpeting and damaged plaster and baseboards, clean and sanitize the area and replace the damaged fixtures. Subsequently, on August 3 and 4, 1987, further flooding occurred. Both of those days were clear and without rain, so the flooding presumably was the result of some blockage of the municipal storm and sewer drainage systems. Internal building structures __17- \ �Z. Plymouth City Clerk Page 2 December 15, 1987 and fixtures already repaired from the damage of July 23, 1987, were redamaged. On both August 3 and 4, 1987, as a remedial measure and in an effort to minimize and avoid further flood damage, The Gym hired a private company—Roto Rooter—to provide pumping services. Multiple pumping trucks diverted the water directly from the overflowing municipal system on the street in front of the building. The expense for these pumping services alone exceeded $2,000. The costs of materials and repairs for the damages resulting from the three separate occasions of flooding total approximately $15,000. In addition, the interruption of business operation from July 25 through August 7, 1987, resulted in an estimated loss of revenue exceeding $18,000. As a consequence of the functional failure of the municipal storm and sewer systems as outlined, Mr. Yungner and The Gym have suffered direct losses in excess of $35,000. If you or anyone on behalf of the City of Plymouth would wish to discuss this claim, or to receive greater specification or documentation of the damages, please contact this office. Very truly yours, WILLEKE be DANIELS Robert G. Davis RGD:cvs cc: Mr. James Thompson, Plymouth City Attorney Mr. James Yungner, The Gym, Inc. CERTIFIED MAIL - Return Receipt Requested CITY OF PLYMOUTH CONFERENCE/SEMINAR REPORT DATE OF SEMINAR/CONFERENCE: December 2, 1987 LOCATION: St. Louis Park - Sheraton Park Place EMPLOYEE ATTENDING: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator TOTAL COST: $50 PURPOSE/THEME OF SEMINAR/CONFERENCE: The conference introduced the State of Minnesota's Department of Administration's Strive Toward Excellence in Performance (STEP) program to other public bodies. Conference attendees were encouraged to adopt the STEP philosophy in their work place. DESCRIBE BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEE/CITY: The conference provided public sector employees with a model for implementing change with a positive, team -oriented approach. I have recommended to the Assistant City Manager that this program be reviewed at a department head staff meeting to explore its application for the City. See attached memo. NOTE: A copy of seminar/conference educational materials should be retained in appropriate department for not less than 10 working days following the employee's return. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: December 11, 1987 TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator SUBJECT CONFERENCE -- SERVICE MINNESOTA:. TAKING STEPS TO SATISFY YOUR PUBLIC On December 2, at your request, I attended a half-day of the Service Minnesota Conference in St. Louis Park. The following is a summary of the conference. ROLES OF STEP Strive Toward Excellence in Performance (STEP) is a program of the State of Minnesota's Department of Administration. It provides assistance to State departments on two levels. 1. STEP staff members work to help state departments implement change. 2. STEP also works on a "for fee" basis to conduct management analyses for departments. STEP PHILOSOPHY More than anything, STEP seems to be a philosophy of management. It operates on a six -point philosophy. 1. Closer contact with the customer will provide a better understanding of the customer's needs: This method creates an awareness that public sector employees have direct or indirect customers. It gives employees a different perspective of their jobs, permitting an examination of about how services are provided to the customers. New systems to meet customer's needs may be the result. 2. Increased employee participation taps the knowledge, skills and commitment of all state workers: This approach comes from the Japanese management style of relying on employees' expertise to identify and solve problems. It overcomes some of the shortcomings of the decision making in traditional hierarchical work cultures. 3. Increased discretionary authority gives managers and employees greater control over and accountability for a bottom line: Good service delivery requires that people confronted with the day-to-day issues surrounding customer service have the authority to solve customer problems as they surface. This approach is als4 intended to take full advantage of the knowledge and experience of CONFERENCE -- SERVICE MINNESOTA: TAKING STEPS TO SATISFY THE PUBLIC December 11, 1987 Page 2 employees by giving the manager the authority to respond to suggestions that make the overall system more effective. 4. Partnerships allow the sharing of knowledge, expertise and other resources: The use of partners is voluntary and the partners may come from any sector - public, private or academic. Partnerships allow knowledge, expertise and other resources to be shared. 5. State-of-the-art productivity improvement techniques will enhance productivity: Government in general has been slow to use the latest productivity improvement techniques. This approach is intended to speed up the discovery and use of newer processes, materials and equipment. 6. Improvement work measurement provides a base for planning and Implementing service improvements and giving workers information about their performance: The concept of work measurement is not new, but is not used uniformly in government services, where measure are more difficult to define and quantify. The data is used as a basis for planning and implementing services. HOW STEP OPERATES STEP seeks projects on a quarterly basis. All proposals must have the backing of top management. Submitters of accepted proposals are invited to a five-day training session. At the training, they learn the six STEP methods. In addition, they identify customers, discuss particulars of the project, establish visions, identify obstacles and identify who they need to work on their team to overcome obstacles. After the training, submitters finalize their proposals. Final proposals are reviewed by the STEP Steering Committee. If accepted, then a STEP staff person works with the department as a liaison, providing support and guidance. RESOURCES A three ring binder entitled "STEP is You: A Guide for Managing Change" was given to conference participants. It contains more detailed information on STEP. STEP .Assistant Director Fred Grimm and STEP Project Coordinator Judy Plante mentioned that they are available to answer questions City staff members may have as they embark upon making changes using the six STEP methods. They may be reached at 296-8034. HL:kec METRO AREA PARKS SURVEY ON PER CAPITA BUDGET EXPENDITURES TOTALS: $ 89,901,116 2,356,584 - ----- AVERAGES: $ 3,329,671 87,281 $38.15 TOTAL PER CAPITA CITY 1988 P&R BUDGET POPULATION EXPENDITURE +-------------+---------------------+------------------+-------------+ ANOKA $ 1,880,300 16,000 $117.52 BLOOMINGTON $ 2,701,650 84,289 $32.05 BROOKLYN PARK $ 1,800,000 55,000 $32.73 BURNSVILLE $ 2,417,000 42,500 $56.87 COTTAGE GROVE $ 968,727 21,000 $46.13 EAGAN $ 730,000 41,000 $17.80 EDINA $ 1,509,852 46,000 $32.82 FOREST LAKE $ 55,000 5,000 $11.00 GOLDEN VALLEY $ 1,855,010 22,000 $84.31 HENNEPIN PKS. $ 8,861,815 1,026,476 $ 8.63 HOPKINS/MTNKA $ 3,090,436 54,000 $57.23 MAHTOMEDI $ 530,383 4,400 $120.54 MAPLEWOOD $ 980,360 29,000 $33.81 MENDOTA HTS. $ 162,980 8,750 $18.63 MINNEAPOLIS $31,316,647 360,000 $86.99 MOUND $ 137,980 9,980 $13.83 MOUNDS VIEW $ 157,010 10,000 $15.70 NEW BRIGHTON $ 1,630,700 24,000 $67.95 NEW HOPE $ 1,353,024 22,933 $59.00 PLYMOUTH $ 1,565,900 44,000 $35.59 RICHFIELD $ 1,638,080 37,000 $44.27 ROBBINSDALE $ 803,082 14,000 $57.36 ROSEVILLE $ 1,713,820 38,000 $45.10 ST. LOUIS PK. $ 2,002,322 42,000 $47.67 ST. PAUL $19,495,017 270,000 $72.20 STILLWATER $ 256,868 13,256 $19.38 WOODBURRY $ 597,695 16,000 $37.36 F-------------+---------------------+------------------+-------------+ TOTALS: $ 89,901,116 2,356,584 - ----- AVERAGES: $ 3,329,671 87,281 $38.15 %'()I.. I.I, Ne). . I G b� U = 0% 1 d ce n Va I v o% i t r% s -71 NE:yfltON1:-t�(li.Ui:.\' �':1L1,1'.1', \Illi\'[•;ti(1'f;\, OF;Cf•;;1St;'.-;}i 10, iJtii Evergreens a major factor in reduced street visibility By Sue Webber Some of the big old trees and shrubs in Golden Valley are living on borrowed time -- not because they're diseased, but because they've grown so large that they're obstructing intersections or side- walks. The Golden Valley City Council Dec. l reviewed a list of 109 loca- tions in the city where mature trees are creating limited visibility. Ac- cording to Lowell Odland, Golden Valley city enginner, the problem trees are located "all over the city. They're in residential areas where homes are 15 years old or more. That's almost the entire city," said Odland. Many such trees, according to Odland, "were planted when the homes were built. They were cute when they were three-foot trees. Now the homes are 20 years old, and the trees are 15 to 20 -feet wide at the bottom and fill up the whole corner." "TILE TItEES are not necessari- ly at intersections ... (hut) almost all the trees causing problems at intersections are pine trees. As 1pinc trees) get older, they geotv horizontally, not vertically," Odland added. He also said that the city occa- sionally receives a request for a stop sign at an intersection where visibility has been diminished by overgrown trees or bushes. "The solution to that kind of problem is not to put in a stop sign, but to remove the visibility problem," Odland said. Currently, the city notifies a property owner in writing and encloses a copy of the ordinance when a complaint is received about an overhanging tree or shrub. "trite gel good cooperation from people with shrubs, but little compliance with evergreens on corners. We know it's extremely hard to go in and take out a tree that's been Stan plate by Su Wbt., A GROUP of mature pine trees diminish visibility of the intersection of Pennsylvania and Olympia Aves. N. growing for 20 years," Odland said. "We do trim trees now, but not unless there's an obvious violation or an immediate hazard," Odland said. A few trees have been removed when agreements have beam reached witii the property owners, he added "WF: [IAVEN'T been as vigilant in enforcement as we should be. We like trees, and we like shrubs," said Mayor Mary Anderson. "The problem we've had in the past is that we don't go back and follow up." said Odland. Bob Skarc, Golden Valley city attorney, said the city must be concerned about its liability in cases where trees are obstructing the sight line at. intersections. "if we have in ordinance and make no attempt to enforce it, a claimant has a tetter basis for complaint," said Skare. Odland suggested that the coun- cil consider adopting the same procedure it uses with trees that have Dutch elm disease. Residents with such trees receive a written notice, followed by a second notification staling that the city will take action "It gives us the right to remove the diseased tree and charge if back to the residents on their taxes," Odland saict. THE COUNCIL asked that city, staff draft a procedure to be used in enforcing (tie city's ordinance. K)BLIC 1 OItKS SITE: In other action, the council ap- proved the purchase of 6.4 acres of vacant land at loth and Mendelssohn Aves. N. from Opus Corporation, at a price. of $56o,M). The city already owns eight acres of land on the north side of that intersection that is used I)y the city's public works department for thedisposal osal of sand and dirt. The new site will be used to store sand, salt, sealcoat aggregate, oil drums, and materials used by the public works department for street improvement. Eventually, (tie city plans to construct a storage build - int; at the site that can be used to I tore seasonal eyuipmenf. ['ABLE: ACHEEMENT IN E'URTM%li action, the council approved a one-year agreement with Northwest Community Tele- vision, for $:3,0910 in cablecasting services beginning Jan. 5. The agreement specifics that the company will provide a director and two camera operators to help with the cablecasting of city coun- cil meetings. A supervisor will help train personnel and will be avail- able to the city for help in resolving problenis with the videotaping. 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Oct a O w n O �, •.-' ((o„ 6o v N oncn ^_ �. b cD vi w ,�' 7�c' w •b �" b ,n P' v� " C �C) to y rEj w (mD m `< o on ry O w a �Q' Ncwo Qwmm C7 ��w� Nv Sao CD �. ��°C:) ' -c m o :1. --T--. \ mac,_ December 15, 1987 Mr. ferry Fischer 4630 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear ferry: Thank you for providing a copy of Adler's book, "We Hold These Truths." I plan on reading it and hope others on both the staff and Council do likewise. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in providing it to us. Thank you also for your patience and understanding as we resolved your concerns regarding connection to the City's sewer system. I regret that the process was more difficult than you may have liked, but trust the final result meets your needs. We try continually in this operation to serve the public. At times we fall short of meeting the expectations of individuals, but that does not mean that we don't keep trying. We recognize that we bear a heavy responsibility in trying to service occasionally divergent interests, yet try to do so in a fair and even-handed fashion. When we fall short of our own objectives or those of the community, it is obviously appropriate that our shortcomings be pointed out in order that we may improve. Best regards, Cmes G. Willis .C.y Manager JGW:kec cc: Blair Tremere, Director of Planning and Community Development Fred Moore, Public Works Director Mayor and City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 12/14/87 Dear Jim Willis. Jerry Lee Fischer 4630 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth. Mn. 55442 I want to express my appreciation to you and the council for taking the time to hear me out and address my concerns. I am sure I over- reacted in my letters to Mr. Moore. Joe Ryan and members of the city council . No malice was intended. I was <vfezy-concerned about the future of my livel, -,hood and the well-being of my family. I also would like to commend you on your ability to look past the petty differences and frustrations that I'm sure always exist in matters similar to these. You got right to the heart of the matter and offered suggestions and possible solutions whereas before the problem seemed insurmountable. You also took the time to listen. I admire that. I would also like you to know that I have ueen getting quotes on the work to be done and that permits will be drawn either this week or next. I shall proceed as quickly as I can in bringing my greenhouse into compliance as concerns a lavatory including running water and sewer. With my deepest appreciation and r spect. Jerry ee ischer Greenhouse Address: 4630 North Fembrook Lane 9 Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 9 Telephone (612) 559-6425 December 10, 1987 Darren DeMatthew 11440 - 41st Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Darren: � a CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ Thank you for your letter. In it you asked several excellent questions about the reasons the Hennepin County Library Board has given for not building a library in Plymouth. We share your confusion about the Library Board's requirement that Plymouth provide a downtown site to be considered for a library. This criteria does not appear in the Hennepin County Library Board Capital Improvement Program (CiP). Apparently, the Library Board has not found the right retail area in Plymouth for a library, but they have in Minnetonka and Maple Grove. Plymouth has designated an area as its downtown site. It is located off of Highway 55 on Plymouth Boulevard in the City Center area. While the Library Board CIP criteria does not list a centralized retail area as a prerequisite for building a library, it does say that the Library's Boards objective is to serve as great a proportion of the Suburban Hennepin County population as possible. It goes on to state that it plans to achieve this by making community libraries available within a three-mile radius to the using population. The enclosed map (Exhibit 1) depicts which areas fall within the three-mile radius. With the exception of the rural areas of Medina, Corcoran and Dayton, it is clear that the least served urban Hennepin County community is Plymouth. Based upon this map, our census data shows that two-thirds of the community geographically is not served by a community library. This represents almost 20,000 people, or nearly one-half of Plymouth's current residents. By 1992, the unserved Plymouth population will be in excess of 23,000. To get a complete picture of library service, area libraries must also be considered such as Ridgedale and Southdale. These are the larger centralized libraries. When we take into account the area served by both the area libraries and the community libraries, the enclosed map (exhibit 2) shows that: 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 =- \\,f; b . Darren DeMatthew December 10, 1987 Page 2 1. Despite the addition of the Ridgedale Area Library, a large portion of Plymouth is still unserved. 2. Even when the area library service is added to the community library service area, 16 square miles, or just under one-half of Plymouth, geographically, is unserved. 3. This unserved area includes a population of 15,000 people and areas where Plymouth's growth is now concentrated. As a short-term solution to serve Plymouth residents, the Hennepin County Library has added a weekly stop of its Bookmobile at the Plymouth Center Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. It is parked in the far end of the parking lot from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. The Library Board will evaluate the circulation and use by Plymouth patrons by the end of May. Consequently, we encourage you and all Plymouth residents to use the bookmobile. As far as your question concerning Medina, Medina is served by the Long Lake, Wayzata and Ridgedale libraries. Finally, a joint meeting between the Library Board and the City Council is planned for spring. At this meeting, we will again present our request that the County build a library to serve Plymouth residents. Thanks again for your interest. Scout Community Merit badge. Sincerely, Virgil Schneider Mayor VS:kec Best of luck as you work toward the Boy i i'ellAll Mayor Virgil Schneider City Hall Plymouth, Mn. 55446 Dear Mayor : 11440 41st Ave.N Plymouth, Mn. 55441 11/;--/87 I'm writing to you about the issue on having a County library in our city. Hennepin County wants a downtown site. I read an article in the Plymouth Post newspaper dated 11/12/87 about this issue. Why do we have to come up with a downtown site when cities that have a Hennepin County library like Minnetonka and Maple Grove don't have a downtown area or a downtown site planned out. Does Medina have a County library? If so, how did they get one way out there when it's still quite a rural area? Where do you think would be a downtown site for Plymouth? Personally, I think the downtown area of Plymouth stretches along Highway 55 in Plymouth. When will the issue of a County library in Plymouth next come before the City Council? I would like to know more about this issue. I am writing to you about this because I am working on Citizenship in the Community merit badge for Boy Scouts. Thank you for your time and any information you can give me. incerely Yours, F f Darren DeMatthew ROBBINSDALE AREA COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 4139 Regent Avenue North Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422 (612) 535-1790 December 10,1987 Mr. Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Eric: This is in response to your letter dated November 25 regarding: 1. My not returning your call. Attached is a copy of your letter and my response which I felt took care of that particular situation. Your phone call was not returned because: a) as stated in your November 25 letter, your phone message stated it could be returned at my convenience, b) I felt my response to your attached November 10 letter dealt with one of your concerns, and c) knowing that I probably wouldn't get back to you within a reasonable amount of time, I had my secretary call your office to inform you of the probable delay. 2. Cancellation of one of your programs on Saturday, November 10, 1987. My response to your November 10 letter, I felt, took care of your concern. I do not like to cancel programs any more than anyone else. We thought we had a plan by calling a custodian. As I indicated, this failed. We now have a substitute that will work in all of our buildings where we employ building supervisors. 3. Cancellation of one of your programs on Monday, November 16, 1987. I share your concern and frustration. As you know, we have attempted to eradicate this problem for years. We have had some success, but as the November 16 incident points out, we are not there yet. Because of this incident and one other this fall, we are in the process of in -servicing the cabinet, principals and others on the importance of following district procedure in using district facilities. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 281 Robbinsdale Arra Schools L"Mieg for a lifeti— of growing Dr. Donna]. Carter Superintendent Mr. Eric J. Blank Page 2 December 10, 1987 Eric, I've always taken personal pride the City of Plymouth and District 281 insurmountable if we work in a spirit two incidents have not diminished our Sincerely, Carroll G. Vomhof, Ed.D. Director Community Education and Facilities pr Enclosure: November 13, 1987, letter c: Dr. Donna Jean Carter Mr. James G. Willis Ms. Pat Hoyt Neils in the relationship between staff. No problem is of cooperation. I trust these relationship. y.. CITY OF .,_�..�. PUMOUT November 13, 1987 Carroll vomhof Robbinsdale Community Education 4139 Regent Avenue N Robbinsdale, NN 55422 Dear Carroll: Marginal notes have been made to insure a quick response. In this case I believe ycu prefer a p:ornipt reply to formality. I have been made aware that one of our classes was unable to meet on Saturday, November 7, because the building attendant for Plymouth Junior High was ill. I am concerned that steps are taken, so that this situation does not reoccur in the future. Cancelled classes become a public relations problem, not only for the school district, but also for our department, because we sponsor the programs. I look forward to hearing from you regarding a proposed solution to this problem. We would be willing to help in any way we can. Sincerely, /I / z, l P -7 Eric J. Blank, Director Park and Recreation /np cc: Lisa Christenson cC '. ' 4 w z L �. 4- GL rL d 0Q - L -7 if 707c� wl-S vr- 5✓ cC-0-Si ( T 1.1 S C z 4-. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 �u Y' November 25, 1987 CITY OF Dr. Carroll Vomhof PLYMOUTH+ District 281 Community Education 4139 Regent Avenue N Robbinsdale, M 55422 Dear Carroll: It has now been seven days since I contacted your secretary and left a message that I would appreciate it if you could call me at your convenience to discuss a matter of mutual concern. Having not received a call to date, I'm putting my concern down on paper. During the last two weeks, we have run into two unfortunate situations which have caused a considerable amount of inconvenience for our public, and at the same time, damaged the reputation of School District 281 and Plymouth Park and Recreation Department. The first incident took place on Saturday morning, November 10. Due to illness of a District employee who was scheduled to open the building for a program that morning, we discovered that there was no back-up plan for anyone else to open the building in order for the program to continue. I would ask that some type of contingency program be put in place, so that this does not occur again at this location, or any other location where the public is expecting to enjoy a program using District 281 facilities. The second incident took place on Monday, November 16. We were contacted by your department at approximately 1:45 in the afternoon and told that we would not be able to hold a Jazzercise class at Plymouth Junior High that evening. This necessitated us having to contact approximately 100 individuals prior to class commencing that night at 7:00 p.m. It was our understanding that the cooks at Plymouth Junior High failed to follow District policies and secure a permit for the use of the cafeteria on that evening. We are to be given eight days notice when a permit we have in hand has been cancelled, so that we can make the appropriate arrangements with our clientele. I would ask that once again, all of 281 District employees be informed it is their responsibility to secure permits for facilities, so that these embarrassing situations do not continue to occur. I look forward to hearing your reply to my concerns in the near future. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EJB/np cc: James G. Willis Donna Jean Carter Pat Hoyt Neils 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 December 7, 1987 To His Honor: Virgil Schneider Mayor, Plymouth, Mn. Dear Mr. Mayor, ky " �F•t� Y j There should be a Recreation Center in Plymouth. First of all it would bring more business to the City of Plymouth. Second of all it would be a place to go to in the summer time for children who have nothing to do in the summer. There have been countless summers where people have had nothing to do. This center would be good for Plymouth's people. It would bring out the talents of people. What I mean by that is there is to many kids that haven't found there talent yet and by building a Recreation Center they could find out what talents they do and don't have. I know that there is a number of beaches around here but there has been many times when I've planned to go to the beach when it has been spoiled by rain. This center would not only be good for the children of Plymouth, but for the adults too. Some people are out of fobs so this would be a chance to get a job. This center would be the life of the town. This would be a great relief to people who have to drive for twenty minutes dust to get to a public Recreation Center. Many people would be happy with a building like this. If you wish to build such a building like this it should have a pottery class, drama class, dance class, aerobics class, drawing class, language class, gym, indoor track, and swimming pool. If you have the same feelings for building a Recreation center or any comments, suggestions etc. call or write me. Sincerely, Becky Reeves 17035 13th Ave. No. Plymouth, Mn. Tel. 473-0369 P.S. I am a fifth grader at Oakwood School in Plymouth. �i QJttie�m, (�-2Q c� .......... 7 VQ V,? U�