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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-19-1987CITY O� PUMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 19, 1987 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL/STAFF STUDY MEETING -- Monday, November 23, 6:00 p.m. City Council Public Safety staff dinner study meeting in the Council conference room. 2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, November 23, 7:30 p.m. Special City Council meeting in City Council chambers. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Tuesday, November 24, 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting in the City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3) 4. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY -- City offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. 5. DECEMBER CALENDAR -- A revised December meeting calendar is attached. he lanning Commission meeting scheduled for December 23 has been cancelled. (M-5) FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (MLC) - 1988 DRAFT POLICY STATEMENTS - The MLC will be meeting tomorrow morning to review the attached draft legislative policies with city representatives in this area. Two other meetings are scheduled to review these draft policies prior to the December 10 Board of Directors meeting. At that meeting it is anticipated that the input from the three regional meetings will be considered to further refine the draft policies prior to their adoption. Councilmember Vasiliou and Councilmember Elect Ricker have both indicated they plan to attend the Friday morning meeting at the Quality Inn Plymouth. (I-1) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 19, 1987 Page two 2. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - OCTOBER REPORT -- displaying our average daily ridership commuter, internal circulator and total October. 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 averaqes in which we must achieve in MONTHLY PLYMOUTH METROLINK DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE OCTOBER 1987 Total System SERVICE TYPE Commuter/ Internal Total TARGET 370 Reverse Commuter Circulator System WEEK OF: - 18% - 4% 10/1 - 10/2 340 32 372 10/5 - 10/9 362 23 385 10/12 - 10/16 341 39 380 10/19 - 10/23 384 34 418 10/26 - 10/30 397 31 428 ----------------- MONTH LONG ------------------ ------------- ---------------- AVERAGE 365 32 397 YEAR TO DATE Item Commuter/ _Reverse Commuter Internal Circulator Total System YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE 370 46 415 TARGET 370 56 432 % OVER/(UNDER) TARGET -0- - 18% - 4% CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM • November 19, 1987 Page three A number of observations are in order: 1. Internal circulator ridership in October continued its downward trend with an average daily ridership of 32 passengers, as compared to 33 passengers per day averaged last month. In October, 1986 we had an average daily ridership of 40. 2. Ridership for the commuter/reverse commuter portion of the service in October increased to 365 passengers per day. Last year at this time, ridership averaged at 384 passengers per day. 3. In terms of our system -wide ridership target of 432 passengers per day, we are now below our goal by 17 with a total system average of 415 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 35 57 50 306 368 446 December 265 320 412 39 52 56 304 372 468 ----------- YEAR LONG ----------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------- AVERAGE 287 306 356 370 36 51 51 46 321 357 407 415 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 19, 1987 Page four The following chart displays Metrolink system subsidy amounts per passenger and per mile by service type for September and October, 1987. 3. METRO COUNCIL REGIONAL MEETING -- On Thursday, November 12, Frank Boyles attended the Metropo itan Council regional breakfast meeting in Brooklyn Center. Attached for Council information is a copy of the Metropolitan Council's 1988 Work Program Priorities. Council Chair Steve Keefe spent most of the meeting reviewing the six work program priority areas. In the brief question/answer period, Frank Boyles encouraged the Metropolitan Council to revise its Solid Waste Master Plan to include mechanical centralized separation as well as source separation as eligible forms of recycling. (I-3) 4. MINUTES: a. Planning Commission, November 10, 1987. (I-4) 5. AREA 8 TOWN MEETING RESPONSES -- Staff responses to Resident Feedback forms from the November 9 Town Meeting are attached. Also attached is an additional Resident Feedback form received in the mail from Mr. and Mrs. dim LaFortune. (I-5) 6. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT -- The Police Department's monthly activity report for October is attached. (I-6) 7. WALLET CARD - CITY CENTER PHONE NUMBERS -- A revised wallet card containing City Center night numbers and department/division head home numbers is enclosed. COMMUTER/REVERSE COMMUTER SERVICE INTERNAL CIRCULATOR SERVICE SUBSIDY PER PASSENGER: September $ 4.05 $ 4.22 October 3.83 4.35 SUBSIDY PER MILE: September 3.88 .95 October 3.87 .95 3. METRO COUNCIL REGIONAL MEETING -- On Thursday, November 12, Frank Boyles attended the Metropo itan Council regional breakfast meeting in Brooklyn Center. Attached for Council information is a copy of the Metropolitan Council's 1988 Work Program Priorities. Council Chair Steve Keefe spent most of the meeting reviewing the six work program priority areas. In the brief question/answer period, Frank Boyles encouraged the Metropolitan Council to revise its Solid Waste Master Plan to include mechanical centralized separation as well as source separation as eligible forms of recycling. (I-3) 4. MINUTES: a. Planning Commission, November 10, 1987. (I-4) 5. AREA 8 TOWN MEETING RESPONSES -- Staff responses to Resident Feedback forms from the November 9 Town Meeting are attached. Also attached is an additional Resident Feedback form received in the mail from Mr. and Mrs. dim LaFortune. (I-5) 6. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT -- The Police Department's monthly activity report for October is attached. (I-6) 7. WALLET CARD - CITY CENTER PHONE NUMBERS -- A revised wallet card containing City Center night numbers and department/division head home numbers is enclosed. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 19, 1987 Page five 8. BEGIN PROPERTY CLEAN UP REPORT -- In the attached memo from Tom Saba reporting on his ovember 17 inspection at the Begin property, he advises that substantial progress in the removal of tires has been made. To date, approximately 2,000 tires have been removed from the property. In addition, Tom reports that progress is also being made in removing other materials, observing that additional vehicles are being stacked and other areas cleaned and raked. (I-8) 9. CONFERENCE/SEMINAR REPORT -- A conference/seminar report from Blair remere on his attendance at the Annual Zoning Institute sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Planners, Planners Training Services is attached. (I-9) 10. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS: a. Parking on T.H. 55 near Fernbrook Lane -- The problem of semi- trai er trucks parking along the shoulder of eastbound Highway 55 west of Fernbrook Lane is presently being monitored by the Public Safety Department. Last week the Mayor received a citizen complaint on this activity, and a memorandum (attached) was forwarded to Dick Carlquist requesting patrol of this area and the area along Annapolis Circle by McDonald's. (I -10a) b. Heritage Homeowners -- At a recent meeting of the Heritage Homeowners Association, Dave Crain received a number of inquiries/requests from homeowners. They included the installation of crosswalks across Northwest Boulevard at 37th & 34th Avenues, request for handicap curb cuts, and trail extension from 37th northerly to County Road 9. A memorandum to Fred Moore and Eric Blank requesting follow up on these items is attached. (I -10b) 11. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter of appreciation from Marney Wamsley, Principal, Wayzata Senior High, to Dick Carlquist, for the Police Department's assistance with enforcement of the School's no -smoking policy along Vicksburg Lane. (I -11a) b. Letter to Mayor Schneider from Curt and Pat Anderson, 3937 Orchid Lane, complimenting the Council and City staff on the Town Meeting held November 9. (I -11b) c. Letter to Elliott Perovich, Chair, Regional Transit Board, from Frank Boyles, providing comment on the RTB's proposed competitive bidding guidelines. (I -11c) d. Letter from Mr. Carson O'Brian, 12415 - 25th Avenue North, thanking Community Service Officer David Phillips for catching his dog. (I -11d) e. Correspondence from Eric Blank responding to inquiries from numerous "young" Plymouth residents. (I -11e) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 19, 1987 Page six f. Memorandum from Dale Hahn explaining the City's schedule for processing utility payments. Mr. noel Mahle, 2715 Fountain Lane, noted his objection on his water bill that the November 2 billing did not reflect his November 1 payment. A copy of his comments are also included. (I -11f) g. Letter of appreciation to Dick Carlquist from Kari Peterman, Coordinator for the American Cancer Society's "World's Largest Garage Sale". (I -11g) h. Memorandum from Maria Vasiliou, to Helen LaFave, providing names of School District 284 Art department heads. (I -11h) James G. Willis City Manager JGW:jm attach PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1987 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3.* CONSENT AGENDA 4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 P.M. Planning Commission Minutes, November 10, 1987 A. Christ Memorial Lutheran Church Day Care. Conditional Use Permit to operate a nursery school program at their facility at 13501 Sunset Trail. (87117) B. Al Hamel, Gaughan Land Inc. Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Condtional Use Permit and Site Plan for property at the southeast corner of I-494 and County Road 9. (87087) 6. NEW BUSINESS A. James M. Kaufman, MTI Distributing Company. Site Plan and Variance for a building addition to their facility at 14900 21st Avenue No. (87113) 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Future Meeting Dates 7. ADJOURNMENT 9:00 P.M. M O M O� N 9 N U) W V J I I � v p c7 i i Cd O H U � G�6 U W v o z O H U � H 0.n W R: M O M O� N 9 N U) W � p c7 Cd O H U W v o z O 0.n 5 z �z L �: rx H � � -t z 0 Q z o Q M � O --o W � U a C4 a co z o cz OO z O. x C 3 oN o Vov N Ln O 04 O W U O Q� 10 - ON N 2- 10 O 111.0 N /'1 C'� O N b N z .moi N T M O M O� N 9 N m'r MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIC7E COMMISSION 1500 Northland Plaza 3800 West 80th Street Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 (6L) 893-6650 MESSERLi & MAMER DRAFT y- Z�- / & ---, 1 sff-j MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION 1988 POLICY STATEMENTS MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION MEMBERS Bloomington Brooklyn Park Burnsville Eagan Eden Prairie Edina Inver Grove Heights Maple Grove Maplewood Minnetonka Plymouth Roseville Shoreview White Bear Lake Woodbury INTRODUCTION MFSS Dkl�R414k �4q qq^��R ,� FT . r9 The Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC), a coalition o Twin Cities suburbs, was formed in December 1983 to advocate a suburban viewpoint at the Minnesota Legislature. With over 550,000 people residing in our cities, the MLC is becoming a major political and economic force in Minnesota. Each year the member cities of the MLC develop a legislative program which is presented to the Legislature on behalf of their constituents. Before drafting specific legislation, general philosophy and policy statements are developed, discussed by our mayors, council members and city managers, and adopted by the Board of Directors. These statements of philosophy and policy help the reader understand that the MLC is a unique organization with unique problems and unique solutions. -1- U �;4,/ C� GENERAL PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT The 15 suburbs that comprise the MLC share common79 demographic, property and tax characteristics. They also experience unique problems associated with suburban communities such as high demands for new infrastructures, schools, and city services. Due to our common characteristics and common problems, we, as an organization, also have developed a common philosophy. The MLC believes that local units of government play a critical role in providing essential services to residents. We also believe that, in general, decisions are best made at the level closest to the people whom are affected. State government also fulfills an important role in providing services to Minnesotans. However, as state government's revenues have increased, its dominance has also increased to the point where the dominance has a major influence on the decision making role of local units. The MLC believes that this increased dominance has occurred due to the large increase in state transfer payments to local governments during the past 15 years. Many cities have become dependent on transfer payments such as local government aid and homestead credits. Associated with this dependence is a reduction in local accountability and an increase in state mandated programs. Although a transfer payment system is necessary and needed in the complex relationships between state and local units of government, the MLC believes that the current transfer payment -2- system has become unbalanced. Cities must reduce rathe 72han increase their reliance on state payments in the future, and the state must reduce rather than increase its total tax burden. Therefore, the MLC will support legislation which lessens the dependence of state dollars to operate our cities. We are well aware that this may result in an increase in local property taxes. However, it will also result in an increase in local accountability. Because the state currently appropriates over 70 percent of its budget to transfer payment programs, it would be unwise to drastically reduce these programs over a short time period. However, as the state budget grows, the MLC would support a policy which reduces the total percentage of state dollars which are appropriated in the form of transfer payments to cities. Since the MLC believes that cities should not become dependent on local government aids as a major source of revenue, it would support a freeze on the total appropriation level of local government aid dollars in order to reduce the reliance on state government payments over time. In order to mitigate the effects of fewer state dollars, the MLC will also support legislation which provides local units of government with additional revenue options. PROPERTY CLASSIFICATIONS The MLC supports the actions of the 1987 Legislature which reduced the number of property classifications from approximately =10 r Ai 70 to 5. This change, which becomes effective in 1989, will reduce confusion, improve accountability, and result in a more simple and understandable property tax system in Minnesota. The MLC believes that stability in our property tax system is crucial. Accordingly the MLC believes, in order to gain public understanding and acceptance, that the new classification system should be given an opportunity to function for a reasonable period of time. ASSESSMENT RATIOS The MLC understands and acknowledges the basic philosophy behind the concept of ability to pay. The Legislature implemented the philosophy of ability to pay when it enacted the policy of split assessment ratios which taxes property at a higher rate as the value increases. Homes in 1989 will be assessed at 37% on the first $68,000 of market value and 60% on value over $68,000. Therefore, a home with a market value of $68,000 would have an assessed value of $25,160, but a home with a market value of $136,000 (100% more expensive than $68,000) will be assessed at $65,960 (162% higher assessed value than the assessed value on $68,000). The MLC can support a two -split assessment policy on homeowners and other property classifications. However, the Legislature has compounded the split -assessment effect by enacting transfer payment formulas which use split assessment rates to arrive at an aggregate assessed value. Local Government 1XIC i 1✓jLl D77) hAF T ,ys � Aid (LGA) Homestead Replacement Aid, and School Aids are all distributed based on formulas driven by split assessment rates. The resulting distributions carry the concept of ability to pay to an extreme which is unacceptable to the MLC. The MLC therefore believes the current policy should be examined and changed. Because of split assessment rates, MLC taxpayers have artificially inflated assessed values on their homes and therefore pay more initial property taxes. Because of these artificially inflated assessed values, their cities receive less Local Government Aid and School Aids, which results in a higher mill rate. A higher mill rate translates into higher property taxes. The MLC will therefore support changes in state distribution formulas which eliminate the use of split assessment ratios. The MLC also believes that the current ratios should not be substantially changed by the 1988 Legislature. Stability in our property tax system enhances understanding and accountability, two goals which the MLC believes are important and necessary to gain public acceptance. INCOME—BASED HOMESTEAD CREDIT The MLC will strongly oppose any homestead credit program which is based on a taxpayer's income. Minnesota's property tax system currently employs progressivity by subjecting higher valued homes to higher assessment rates. Other formulas which currently "equalize" property taxes are local government aids, school aids, homestead credit maximums, and fiscal disparities. -5- i'riSSS[L1 3 KhAMcft DRAFT Historically, income taxes have been based on a progressive schedule in Minnesota. A progressive rate on top of a progressive rate makes an income -based homestead credit unreasonable. Therefore, the MLC does not believe this policy of progressivity should be incorporated into the homestead credit program. Many of the property tax payers residing in our cities already pay an effective rate of more than 2%, which is 56% higher than the statewide average for all homeowners. An income - based homestead credit program will increase the disparities between homeowners which will lead to increased confusion, less accountability, and unfair taxing policies. HOMESTEAD REPLACEMENT AID The state's homestead credit program provided property tax payers a credit of 54% of their gross property taxes up to a maximum of $700. This program, which was repealed by the 1987 Legislature, increased local governments' reliance on state dollars and reduced local accountability. The MLC commends the Legislature for repealing this program which rewarded local spending. The new homestead replacement aid, which in the future will not be based on cities, expenditures, reverses the "dependence policy" of the past two decades. It also raises some concerns; however, the MLC believes that this new program should be given an opportunity to function. Therefore, the MLC will support retaining the Homestead Replacement Aid Program during the 1988 session. i3 I FT However, one major problem the MLC has with this program is that no consideration is given to cities which experience large population growths. A provision should be enacted which provides additional financial support for these special cities. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AIDS Minnesota's Local Government Aid Distribution Formula should not include factors which reward spending. The MLC believes that a weighted per capita formula is equitable. People create demands for city services. The more people, the more demands; the more demands, the more services required. Therefore, any new formula should take into consideration several demographic factors which create special problems for city budgets. LEVY LIMITS Levy limits are an infringement on local accountability. The MLC strongly urges the Legislature to repeal levy limits and restore local government accountability. FISCAL DISPARITIES Fiscal disparities was implemented during the early 1970's when significant disparities between commercial -industrial property wealth existed among cities within the seven -county metropolitan area. As this area developed and matured during the past 15 years, the initial fiscal disparity formula has remained basically intact. The MLC believes that it is now time for the -7- ILiESSEoLI4- DRAFTKrAi4ER formula to take into consideration some of the changes that have occurred during the past decade and one half. Therefore, the MLC supports the policy changes developed by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. (AMM). These formula changes include: 1. A phase in of all pre -1971 commercial and industrial property value at 5% per year over the next 20 years. 2. A reduction in the contribution percentage from 40% to 30%. This would be phased in at 2% per year over a five-year period. 3. Exempting the value in pre -1979 tax increment financing districts until the debt is retired. However, any new value which creates debt should be subject to the fiscal disparities formula. 4. Exempting the value of all vacant land, regardless of its zoned classification, from contribution. 5. Equalizing a contribution value at 85%. The MLC will work with the AMM in supporting these changes at the Legislature. MANDATES The MLC opposes any additional state mandates unless the Legislature provides adequate funding to implement the law. New mandated programs cause serious financial problems for cities. If a new program or policy is mandated by the Legislature, l�har�^R revenues or alternative revenue producing mechanisms, other t an the general property tax which is subject to levy limits, should accompany these programs or policies. SCHOOL FINANCE The MLC will not be actively involved in the complex area of school finance. Because we are a city -oriented organization, we will be concentrating on Local Government Aids and other property tax programs which affect city levies. However, the MLC is strongly opposed to a provision which was enacted by the 1987 Legislature which "recaptures" locally levied property taxes. If a school's property wealth is sufficient to place it "off the formula," then a district should be permitted to levy fewer school mills rather than be required to levy the maximum number of mills, which will generate excess revenues that will be recaptured and redistributed by the State. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 1988 WORK PROGRAM PRIORITIES The Council's proposed 1988 work program and budget includes six priority projects. A brief description of each follows: e Planning for the 21st Century. Look at the big picture --what the region will need 20 years and more in the future. Identify public policy ques- tions that need answers and problems that are going to need solutions. Draw on Council staff and advisory committees, review the literature covering emerging trends, listen to outside experts and bring together various constituencies. Explore options for the future of the region based on the values of its people and the need for diversity of opportunity. o The Regional Economy. Diagnose the regional economy, presenting a broad picture of its major elements. Analyze local economic changes and how they relate to forces at work in the state, nation and world. Study the ways government invests in areas that underpin a high quality of life, such as natural resources, technology and infrastructure (roads, sewers, water supply). Study the changing work force in light of the aging of the baby - boom generation. Use this knowledge to develop Council policies, and make Council decisions; make the information available to other decision -makers. o Water Supply and Quality. Focus on improved management of the region's waters. In water quality, study "nonpoint" source pollution problems in the region --problems of water runoff from city pavement, farms and construc- ti,in sites. Identify major problem areas. Conduct study of runoff treat- ment techniques. Complete revision of regional policy plan on sewers. In water supply, work to see that water resources are managed effectively.Define the region's water resources and identify who has jurisdiction over them. Explore whether to define water as a "metropolitan system." o Transportation: Balancing Roads and Public Transit. Develop a transpor- tation system for the region that offers a healthy balance between highways and public transit, and that satisfies values involving mobility, develop- ment, accessibility and lifestyle choices. Complete revision of regional transportation policy plan. Evaluate long-range adequacy of Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport. Lead the region in addressing major transportation issues, such as light rail transit, funding strategies and major problem corridors. 0 Human Resources Framework. Augment the Council's physical planning and economic policies with a companion set of policies for the region's human resources and services. The policies are needed to help coordinate existing resources and services, to address rising public and private costs, and to work toward the efficient and effective use of all the region's resources, both human and physical. As a first step, forums will be held to raise issues and receive information. Common themes will be identified. The values of stakeholders will be an important element of this project. Upon adoption of the overall policy document, specific implementation and coordination activities will follow. Finally, the Council's overriding physical, economic and human resources policy documents will be merged into one policy guide for the region. o Solid Waste Management. Lead the region as it establishes a solid waste System that protects the environment. Identify emerging issues. Evaluate reed for possible changes in region's plan to stop putting unprocessed trash in landfills by 1990; and look beyond the year 2000. Amend solid waste policy plan and landfill development schedule. Evaluate and report to the legislature on progress in solid waste matters. Stimulate recycling and composting through grants and loans. Include economic and environ- mental considerations in reviewing policies, permits, contracts, plans. POADh11 NAJ 166 CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 1987 The Special Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners Wire, Stulberg, Zylla, Plufka and Pauba MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Marofsky STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator Ray Anderson Assistant City Engineer John Sweeney Planning Secretary Grace Wineman *MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pauba to approve the Minutes of October 28, 1987 as submitted. VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Ronald Pentz, Prudential Insurance Company of America. Reading of the November 4, 1987 staff report was waived. Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Ronald Pentz, Prudential Insurance Company. Mr. Pentz had no questions or comments and stated they concur with the staff report. Commissioner Plufka confirmed that the convenience store is only for the tenants and there would be no exterior sign- age or notice to the general public. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was no one to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was closed. PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 3033 CAMPUS DRIVE (87114) MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE to recommend approval for the Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a 1,100 sq. ft. convenience store to serve the tenants of the 3033 Campus Drive building, subject to the conditions as listed in the November 4, 1987 staff report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. -255- VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Paqe 256 Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1987 Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Dennis Backes, Northwood Homes. Reading of the November 4, 1987 staff report was waived. Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mike Gair, Gair & Associ- ates, representing the petitioner. Mr. Gair stated that Co- ordinator Anderson and City staff members were very helpful in working with them through the review process. The plans reflect the changes directed by the Commission and City staff. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was closed. NORTHWOOD HOMES LOT CONSOLIDATION FINAL PLAT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN (87058/87093 and 87108) MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE Plufka to recommend approval for the Lot Consolidation, Final Plat, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan for Dennis Backes, Northwood Homes, subject to the conditions as listed in the November 4, 1987 staff report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Jerome Hensen, Lyndale Terminal for Holiday Plus store. Coordina- tor Anderson provided an overview of the November 4, 1987 staff report. Chairman Steigerwald confirmed that the hours of operation for the restaurant inside the store would not change; and, he inquired about any complaints lodged with the City re- garding the lighting. Coordinator Anderson stated the hours for the restaurant would not change, and there was no record of complaints lodged regarding the lighting on the Holiday site. Commissioner Wire confirmed that before this property was zoned B-2 (shopping center business) District, it was guided CN (neighborhood shopping center). Chairman Steigerwald introduced Tom Erickson, Attorney with Dorsey, Whitney, representing Lyndale Terminal. He stated they had gone before the City Council to request that the restriction on hours of operation be removed to allow the store to be open 24 hours. He cited case law and the report from the City Attorney as bases for the amendment to the approved site plan. He stated they support the staff recom- mendation for approval and request approval by the Planning Commission; however, they object to the last paragraph of the report which notes, " a condition could be added to pro- vide a report be submitted in one year as to any adverse external impacts, due to the extended hours of the operation." VOTE - MOTION CARRIED OEROME OENSEN LYNDALE TERMINAL AMEND RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR HOLIDAY PLUS STORE (83025) Page 257 Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1987 The City does not regulate hours for shopping centers and this should apply to the Holiday Plus Store. He stressed that the City should be uniform in applying restrictions and regulations. Mr. Erickson stated that adding a condition reimposing the restricted hours would be contrary to the City Attorney's statements. He requested that the Planning Commission recommend approval without further condition for review in one year. Chairman Steigerwald inquired if Lyndale Terminal would come back in one year requesting additional hours of operation for the restaurant? Mr. Erickson stated he could not com- mit on this. Commissioner Plufka confirmed that the restaurants in Four Seasons Shopping Center have approved hours of operation through their Conditional Use Permits; but approvals for permitted uses would not necessarily reflect hours of operation. Chairman Steigerwald noted that Holiday Plus is similar to Byerly's and other large grocery stores in the metro area. Commissioner Wire inquired about the land use guiding for other grocery stores and inquired what the guiding was for the grocery store at State Highway 101 and County Road 6. Coordinator Anderson confirmed that the guiding for this area is CN (neighborhood shopping center). Commissioner Zylla inquired whether Mr. Erickson was speak- ing to the legality of the original condition that set hours of operation; or, Just to simple fairness and equal treat- ment for similar businesses? Mr. Erickson stated the City had no authority at the time of setting the original condition; nor, do they have the authority now to impose these restrictions. He was speaking of fairness through the law. Commissioner Plufka noted that the City Attorney states there are presently no uses, in Plymouth, similar to the Holiday Plus store for comparison at this time. Commissioner Zylla commented that statements made were more to the issue of fairness, not to a legal issue as cited by Mr. Erickson. Page 258 Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1987 Mr. Erickson quoted the City Attorney's statement that "a zoninq ordinance must operate uniformly on those similarly situated "; if Holiday Plus store meets the standards of the zoning ordinance they should be able to operate as any other similar use. Commissioner Plufka stated he accepts that statement if there is reasonable basis that there would be no detriment to the health, welfare and safety of the community. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Roger Eggen, 9905 51st Avenue North, stated he lives near the Holiday store and was involved with the approval process for the site. He noted they were in court on this issue; and he opposes the request. He believes the approvals were granted in good faith and any changes would compromise what was originally approved for the site in 1983. He stated the conditions of approval are for the protection of the neighborhood. Today, over four years after development of the Holiday Plus store, there are more populated neighborhoods which make it more important to have these restrictions because of the impacts on the residents. He stated his question is still whether this site is appropriate for a neighborhood or regional shopping area; a 24-hour operation would put it closer to a regional shopping center in his opinion. This store would not draw walking public and no residents would walk to the store during early morning hours. Granting this amendment will "open a Pandora's Box" giving the potential for restaurants, gasoline stations, and other retail operations to opt for 24-hour operation. Mr. Eggen stated the site lighting is a problem, it produces a "corona effect" and spills into the neighborhood. He stated that after the approvals were granted to the Holiday Plus store, there was pressure from others such as Holiday Station and Burger King who came in for extended hours. He noted that Ridgedale, Southdale, and Brookdale shopping centers are not open 24 -hours. Mr. Eggen noted that the October 5, 1987 City Council Minutes would reflect that Councilmembers gave examples of complaints regarding Holiday Plus store. He stated they have not been an exemplary corporate neighbor .to the resi- dents and the City does have registered complaints on this operation. He does not believe anyone would want to live next to a 24-hour operation; and, that Holiday has taken advantage of the neighborhood and the City. The residents deserve better than this. Page 259 Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1987 Mr. David Burke, 4220 Nathan Lane, stated -the City agreed to be aware of whether Holiday would operate a clean store; and, if not, the City would clean the site and charge Holi- day. He stated he has seen refuse and litter on the site. He noted areas where trees were removed and not replaced. Because Holiday sells hunting equipment and firearms, it does not compare to Byerly's grocery store. He asked why if the City did not have the right to place these conditions of approval, did Lyndale Terminal agree to them? He stated his opposition to the removal of the condition and believes that when the City places conditions on development, the citizens should be able to count on that. Bill Martineau, 4270 Quaker Lane, stated he can testify re- garding the lighting from this site and looks forward to the time at night when the lights are turned off. He took the City's conditions in good faith and believes the City should be consistent with the original decision and continue the restriction as it stands. Mr. Erickson stated that upgrading County Road 9 will bring additional customers to this commercial area. The merchan- dising by Holiday is a permitted use. The question of Lyndale Terminal agreeing to the condition as imposed was due to external pressure and the need to proceed with the development. The issue of the plantings has been resolved and they were not aware of any recent problems with the landscaping. If there are further corrections to be made, this would be done. He noted that the lights along County Road 9 and County Road 18 will dwarf the lighting on the Holiday site. Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman NOTION TO DENY Steigerwald to recommend denial of the request to amend the Resolution approving the Site Plan for Holiday Plus Store, based on the following: The facility represents a retail operation with a broader range of sale items (merchandise) than is found in other grocery stores; the limited hours of operation were set to reduce the impact upon the residential neighborhood and that situation has not changed; approving the 24-hour operation for Holiday Plus Store will set a precedent allowing others to come before the City to request extended hours to meet area and regional competition; and, the original approval is consistent with the City Attorney's report dated November 5, 1987. i Page 260 Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1967 Commissioner Stulberg stated he would vote in favor of the Motion. He does not believe the Commission should deal with the question of fairness under the law or the legal merits; nor, is there assurance that this store should be classed differently from other grocery stores. Most grocery stores today have sections of hard and soft goods and "mega markets" are the present trend. Commissioner Stulberg was also concerned that the City assure that petitioners have complied with all conditions which were part of their original Site Plan approval or, whatever the application may be. Coordinator Anderson responded with the example of the Site Improvements Performance Agreements and subsequent site inspections for the release of financial guarantees; and, also the use of Development Contracts. Commissioner Stulberg stated this should be checked out thoroughly with any changes or amendments to approved plans. Commissioner Pauba supports the Motion. He was opposed to this development which did not meet the criteria for a neighborhood shopping center. This operation is beyond that realm; and, the hours of operation should remain as approved. Commissioner Plufka stated he would speak against the Motion. Whatever the position is on its appropriateness is immaterial, the store exists. The zoning standards are the same for Holiday Plus and the grocery store in the shopping center across the street; and, that facility was not re- quired to apply to the City to increase hours of operation. Conditional Use Permits were required for the Burger King and Holiday Station Store. Any reported Zoning Ordinance, Code, or Permit violations would be handled through City channels. The staff report reflects no history of problems related to the Holiday Plus site. The only activity within the store he would find objectionable, would be the 24 hour sale of firearms. Commissioner Zylla stated he could not support the Motion nor the staff recommendation. His review of the material concerning this request leads him to believe the Commission should not be considering this item. The City Attorney seemed to take the position the Commission could go either way. This is a legal issue and the City Attorney should advise the City Council on the decision to support or deny the amended Resolution. He is sympathetic to the residents' concerns. Page 261 Planning Commission Hinutes November 10, 1987 Chairman Steigerwald stated he seconded the Motion because this site is in a sensitive area and affects many neighbor- hood residents. Having heard the opposition, he does not believe a 24-hour operation will help to alleviate those concerns. Commissioner Plufka stated he is not drawing any legal conclusions, but uniform application of existing zoning regulations for permitted uses should be maintained for fairness to any applicant. He believes the only way to control business hours for a certain land use would be to prohibit 24-hour operations throughout the City. Commissioner Wire concurred with the prohibition of 24-hour operations for businesses such as the Holiday Plus store; and, suggested the City needs to study the impact and problems that could arise from those businesses requesting extended hours of operation. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioners Zylla and Plufka, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Nay. Motion carried. Commissioner Stulberg stated he favors the Motion but not for the reasons stated, which comment on the legal question. He favors the Motion because he believes it is not the Planning Commission's place to resolve this legal question. The Commission has held the Public Hearing as directed to bring the request to the attention of interested neighbors. Commissioner Wire reiterated the need for the City Council to consider studying the question of 24-hour operations throughout the City. Commissioner Plufka noted that a large percentage of famil- ies today have two breadwinners who work staggered hours and who appreciate the convenience of extended business hours. Commissioner Stulberg believes the legalities should not have been presented as they were. The fact is, 24-hour operations do exist throughout the metropolitan area. Mr. Tom Erickson, Attorney, stated that a City must impose their Ordinance standards and regulations across the board; and, this is not what was done in this case. AWOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. November 13, 1987 Ms. Kate Brill 4275 Kingsview Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Ms. Brill: Thank you for attending the November 9 town meeting. it informative. I hope that you found At the meeting you asked whether the Plymouth Metrolink internal circulator service serves or will serve your area. At the present, the northern boundary for Plymouth Metrolink service area is County Road 9. The current route does not provide for internal circulator service more northerly than 34th Avenue North. While we are unable to provide internal circulator service immediately, your request together with others from your area have led us to schedule an evaluation in early 1988 to determine whether modifications can be made to the internal circulator route to serve your area. I am placing a copy of this letter in my suspense file as a reminder to get back in touch with you once we have completed this evaluation. While I would have liked to give you a more positive answer, I am hopeful that we will be able to provide you with service in 1988. Please call if you have any questj�ons. Yours v rul , Frank B es Assistant City Manager FB:kec cc: Willis Johnson Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 y _1 • byre. _ _tr; `w CITY OF PLYMOUTR Thank you for attending the November 9 town meeting. it informative. I hope that you found At the meeting you asked whether the Plymouth Metrolink internal circulator service serves or will serve your area. At the present, the northern boundary for Plymouth Metrolink service area is County Road 9. The current route does not provide for internal circulator service more northerly than 34th Avenue North. While we are unable to provide internal circulator service immediately, your request together with others from your area have led us to schedule an evaluation in early 1988 to determine whether modifications can be made to the internal circulator route to serve your area. I am placing a copy of this letter in my suspense file as a reminder to get back in touch with you once we have completed this evaluation. While I would have liked to give you a more positive answer, I am hopeful that we will be able to provide you with service in 1988. Please call if you have any questj�ons. Yours v rul , Frank B es Assistant City Manager FB:kec cc: Willis Johnson Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 November 13, 1987 Ms. Leanne Loren 4415 Glacier Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Ms. Loren: tr CITY O� PLYMOUTH+ Thank you for attending the November 9 town meeting. informative. I hope you found it At that meeting you asked whether Plymouth Metrolink provides commuter service to you area. I checked with Medicine Lake Lines to double check our new route schedule. The present route runs down County Road 9 from Plymouth Boulevard to Fernbrook Lane. Anticipated route changes would not bring the commuter service closer to your home. I asked Medicine Lake Lines if it would be possible for us to revise the route serving this area to serve the 45th and 46th Avenue area from Vicksburg to Fernbrook. They have advised me that short of adding another vehicle, such a change would not be possible in the near future. I would like to suggest two things. The first, if you know of a natural meeting area immediately north of County Road 9, it may be possible for us to arrange for a single stop to pick up interested passengers. Another option would be for you and other neighbors to carpool to the park and ride lot at County Road 73 and Highway 55. I have the name of at least one other interested party if you would like to pursue this option. We will be monitoring the growth in your area and perhaps it will be possible to provide some sort of Plymouth Metrolink service to the area during 1988. Y rs ve ruly Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager FB:kec cc: Willis Johnson Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 November 13, 1987 Mr. Eric Forslin 4625 Quantico Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. Forslin: At the November 9 town meeting you expressed interest in learning more about the Plymouth Metrolink commuter service. Currently, the northen most boundary of Plymouth Metrolink commuter service is County Road 9 between Plymouth Boulevard and Fernbrook Lane. In the short run, this is as close as we will be able to come to your home. If you know a central pick up point immediately north of County Road 9, it might be possible for us to make a stop at that location to better serve the people living in your area. As a second alternative, you may want to consider using the park and ride lot at Highway 55 and County Road 73. You may want to carpool it with others in your area. If that is the case, let me know, I may have the name of another interested party. Because of the growth in your possibility of providing service with others in your area who ar of being able to serve your area Y rs er tr , Frank Boyles Assistant City Manger FB:kec cc: Willis Johnson Mayor & City Council area, we will continue to evaluate the to you in 1988. I would be glad to meet e interested in Plymouth Metrolink in hopes as soon as possible. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 �J"Pti CITY OF PUMOUTR At the November 9 town meeting you expressed interest in learning more about the Plymouth Metrolink commuter service. Currently, the northen most boundary of Plymouth Metrolink commuter service is County Road 9 between Plymouth Boulevard and Fernbrook Lane. In the short run, this is as close as we will be able to come to your home. If you know a central pick up point immediately north of County Road 9, it might be possible for us to make a stop at that location to better serve the people living in your area. As a second alternative, you may want to consider using the park and ride lot at Highway 55 and County Road 73. You may want to carpool it with others in your area. If that is the case, let me know, I may have the name of another interested party. Because of the growth in your possibility of providing service with others in your area who ar of being able to serve your area Y rs er tr , Frank Boyles Assistant City Manger FB:kec cc: Willis Johnson Mayor & City Council area, we will continue to evaluate the to you in 1988. I would be glad to meet e interested in Plymouth Metrolink in hopes as soon as possible. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITYO� PLYMOUTR November 17, 1987 Linda Ohme 15615 46th Avenue N Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Linda: Mayor Schneider has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and comment. One of your questions deals with the comprehensive trail map showing the existing trails. You are correct in noting that at this time, we have not prepared a document showing such a trail system. Our current maps are system plans showing the ultimate trail and park system plans as they will be when the City is totally developed. Because the trail system is changing almost on a monthly basis, it has been somewhat difficult to prepare a map that accurately reflects current trails throughout the City. Because I have received similar comments such as yours from other residents, I will be meeting in the weeks ahead with the City's communications coordinator in an effort to determine exactly how we might prepare such a document that would be current enough to be useful to citizens. I would hope that we would have this map available for distribution in early spring, before the primary walking and biking season gets underway. Thank you for your interest in the Plymouth park system. If I can be of further assistance to you, you may reach me at 559-2800 x 265. Sincerely, c�, 8 tf,�� Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Y� CITY OF PLYMOUTR November 17, 1987 Allan Ruby 3825 Orchid Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. Ruby: Mayor Schneider has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and comment. Your question deals with the development of Plymouth Creek Park, specifically, trails and the lake. Based on the capital improvement program the City currently has in place, it is my estimation that work will begin on the dredging of the lake and additional trail work throughout the park either in 1988 or 1989. The lake is a very expensive project to undertake and will require phasing in order to appropriate the necessary funding for this project. We do anticipate the addition of a soccer field at Plymouth Creek Playfield during the summer of 1988. Thank you for your time and interest in City of Plymouth parks. If I can be of further help to you, you can reach me at 559-2800 x 265. Sincerely, 6- g 3,�"'c Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation WE cc: City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY OF November 17, 1987 PUMOUTR Chris Mings 4200 Minnesota Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Chris: Mayor Schneider has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and comment. I'm not sure from your questionnaire exactly what your first question involves. There is a new neighborhood park tentatively called Amhurst Park north of your home. As the property north of Minnesota Lane at approximately 43rd Avenue is developed, a southerly trail access will be opened leading directly to this neighborhood park. The park is approximately 16 acres in size, has an open play area, children's play apparatus, hard court for basketball, hopscotch, four square, etc. An extensive trail system would be available for such things as cross-country skiing and sledding during the winter months. Your second comment has to do with a play area and the absence of a trash barrell. We will be, in the near future, getting trash containers distributed throughout this park area to alleviate the concern with regard to garbage. Thank you for your interest in the Plymouth park system. If I may be of further assistance to you, you may reach me at 559-2800 x 265. Sincerely, C5� <54--,tf Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation W cc: City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447.. TELEPHONE (612) 5592800 RLSIDFN1 F EEDt3AC}C FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would ilk(, the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: ///,z5 PHONE NUMBER: 557- i07.5- RECEW i 1� n�fnr.13.1987 ' t�.G.IL `-"i (�'�.//!� U !i 7l✓ � Z `/L% tlt�c/ �� 2 C7" t�.G.IL `-"i (�'�.//!� U !i 7l✓ � Z `/L% tlt�c/ �� 2 L November 16, 1987 CITY O� PLYMOUTR Jim & Marilyn LaFortune 14825 - 41st Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. and Mrs. LaFortune: We have received your Resident Feedback Form from the November 9 Town Meeting. In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your comments to the Public Works Department for investigation. A member of that department will provide you with additional information on this subject. Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be of service to you. Sincerely, Virgil Schneider Mayor VS:jm cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 ...=- 4 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH OCTOBER 1987 rl Ace T MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT 1 ARSON 1986 0 0 3 12 27 83 2 ( 0 1987 0 1 0 13 21 126 4 0 TOTALS 1986 127 1987 165 +30% CLASS II ;LASS IV FORGERY COUNTERFEIT EMBEZZEL STOLEN IFRAUDI MENT 1PROPERTYIVANDALISMIOFF WEAP 1TUTIONIOFF.INARCILINGIFAM/CHILDID.W.I.ILAW PROSTI SEX GAMB OFFENSES LIQ. ]-CONDUCT DISORDERLY I OTHER ANIMAL FALSE IDOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLERI LOCK OUTS OTHER JAGENCYISERVED WARRANT TRAFFIC IDETAIL FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC IVIOLATIONJINFORMATIONIPERSON IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC. 1986 36 105 98 8 1986 I 4 10 0 0 I 56 1 O 1 0 1 4 1 7 1 O 1 1 1 30 1 6 1 4 1 32 _ I 38 34 166 1 4 1 115 1 4 25 I 131 1 75 1987 6 7 0 3 48 1 0_1 0 1 2 1 12 1 0 1 3 1 54 1 6 1 2 53 TOTALS 1986 154 1987 974 + 4% 1987 1987 196 +27% 1986 418 1987 497 +19% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1986 CLASS III NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 359 1987 465 +30% 1987 1,543 + 8% FATAL L ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY SNOWMOBILE DAMAGE ACCIDENT MEDICAL DROWNING EMERGENCY I SUICIDE SUICIDE I ATTEMPTS NATURAL ANIMAL DEATH BITES FIRES 1986 0 9 107 0 0 69 ,0 -LY 3 �__ 1 2 f 19 1987 ( 0 9 92 0 0 75 2 1 1 I 2 1 I 26 I TOTALS 1986 210 1987 208 - 1% ;LASS IV ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE IDOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLERI LOCK OUTS OTHER JAGENCYISERVED WARRANT TRAFFIC IDETAIL FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC IVIOLATIONJINFORMATIONIPERSON IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC. 1986 36 105 98 8 158 36 15 1 156 1 6 1 128 1_ 2�14 100 72 1987 16 105 113 1 147 I 38 34 166 1 4 1 115 1 4 25 I 131 1 75 TOTALS 1986 934 CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1986 33% 1987 974 + 4% 1987 30% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 418 1987 497 +19% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1986 1,425 NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 359 1987 465 +30% 1987 1,543 + 8% PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT JANUARY THROUGH OCTOBER MONTH 1987 CLASS I ]MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 1986 I 0 I _ 4 ] 10 ( 156 ] 219 803 75 3 1987 ] 0 ] 15 5 191 261 985 ] 122 ] 15 TOTALS 1986 1,270 1987 1,594 +26% CLASS II FORGERY EMBEZZEL STOLEN WEAP PROSTI SEX GAMB OFFENSES LIQ. DISORDERLY ]COUNTERFEITIFRAUDI MENT]PROPERTYIVANDALISMIOFF.ITUTIONI OFF.INARCILINGIFAM/CHILD D.W.I.1LAW I CONDUCT I OTHER 1986 ] 28 I 95 I 3 I 2 ] 519 ] 4 ] 0 ] 32 185 0 16 _� 339 1 94 I 58 ] 392 1987 ] 48 ] 107 ] 4 ] 20 ] 599 ] 5 ] 0 23_]103 J 0 I 24 ] 368_ ___80 j 34 _,L517' ] TOTALS 1986 1,667 1987 1,932 +16% FATAL PERSONAL PROPERTY SNOWMOBILE MEDICAL SUICIDE NATURAL ANIMAL ACCIDENT ] INJURY ] DAMAGE ] ACCIDENT ] DROWNING EMERGENCY ] SUICIDE I ATTEMPTS ] DEATH I BITES I FIRE 1986 ] 2 I 147 ] 703 0 ] 0 607 2 1 30 15 45 ] 213 I 1987 ] 1 I 140 740 0 ] 0 702 _ 6 I 14 15_ 31 I 281 i TOTALS 1986 1,764 1987 1,930 + 9% CLASS IV f_ ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC IDOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLERI OUTS IAGENCYISERVED DETAIL VIOLATION LINFORMATIOIFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC...I 1986 241 ] 1258 ] 944 ] 67 ] 1304 ] 377 I 277 ] 1677 ] 34 i 1092 28 167 ] 1330 i 951 1987 ] 245 11466 11217 ] 59 11321 I 380 ] 263 ] 1794 ] 66 ] 1212 ] 74 ] 232 1312 ( 1158 J TOTALS 1986 9,747 CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1986 33% 1987 10,799 +11% 1987 30% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 4,055 1987 4,909 +21% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1986 14,448 NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 4,605 1987 4,307 - 6% 1987 16,255 +13% DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 November 17, 1987 Director Carlquist Sgt. Saba Larry Begin Property Inspection conducted November 17, 1987. I reinspected the Begin property checking for progress in the area of tire removal. The piles of tires consisting of approximately 1200 tires have been removed. These tires were ones that were separated from the wheels and stacked by the dirt roadways that wind through the Begin property. Most of the tires, wheels and tires, that were off vehicles and everywhere on the property, have been removed. I would estimate these numbers about 6-700. They are now removing wheels from axels and vehicles, separating the tires from the wheels, and then hauling the tires off the property. I would estimate that 2000 tires have been removed from the property. The large truck that is used to haul material off the property is now filled with aluminum cans which Begin is selling. He had stored the cans in old school buses. This is a very large operation. Much work remains. You can observe progress in that materials have been removed from the property, more vehicles are stacked and areas on the property are being cleaned and the ground raked. I asked Begin for a list of classic vehicles. I saw a Mustang and a Chevrolet from the 60's and suggested he start with those and just add to the list. I told him that if he just gave us a list of the first 10 classic cars that would be a good start. CITY OF PLYMOUTH CONFERENCE/SEMINAR REPORT DATE OF SEMINAR/CONFERENCE: Saturday, November 7, - Tuesday, November 10, 1987 LOCATION: San Francisco, California EMPLOYEE ATTENDING: Blair Tremere TOTAL COST: $1,317.86 PURPOSE/THEME OF SEMINAR/CONFERENCE: The seminar was the Seventh Annual Zoning Institute sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Planners, Planners Training Service. I attended one in 1983 both were devoted entirely to land use control topics and issues. The Institute provides a broad agenda and yet, is designed so that one can attend as many work shops and sessions as possible; for example, on Monday and Tuesday, there were 18 separate topics but no more than three were scheduled simultaneously. Sunday consisted of all -day work shops and I attended the "Management Ideas Workshop" which was conducted by a management consultant who also was a seasoned planning director. The topic at that workshop included productivity enhancement with limited resources, work/time management, and use of automated data processing. I also attended a workshop on Sunday regarding "Takings, Exactions, and the Supreme Court" which was a panel discussion by several recognized land use attorneys. Implications of recent land use decisions by the Supreme Court were discussed. Workshops I attended included: "Flexibility and Discretion in Zoning"; "Site Plan Review Administration"; "Zoning Ordinance Diagnosis and Comprehensive Amendments"; "Managing Growth"; "Subdivision Controls, Exactions, and Other Development Management Techniques"; "Housinq for the Elderly"; and, "Agreements with Developers". The Institute also includes breakfast networking sessions and I attended sessions on "Urban Design Standards" and on the "Takings" issue. These sessions are open discus- sions among the participants. I had the opportunity to have a meeting with the representative of the software company the City used to develop our Automated Permit System; we discussed the City's data processing system conversion which will impact the Automated Permit System. DESCRIBE BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEE/CITY: The Institute's training draws upon not only recognized experts in the field of zoning and land use regulation, but also upon the expertise of the attendees who generally are experienced practitioners from around the country. I gained up-to-date knowledge of significant recent Supreme Court decisions about land dedication and exactions which accompany subdivision approval; I learned from one of the best known persons in the field how contemporary subdivision codes should be structured, from both a legal and practical view point; and, I acquired a working knowledge of several management tech- niques that I have considered implementing to enhance accountability and productivity with available resources. I particularly found the Institute worthwhile because of the exposure to well-known persons who author many of the articles and texts in the field of land use regulation and who are often cited by legal authorities for their expertise. C Page two Conference/Seminar Report Blair Tremere, Community Development It is a concentrated training session which has the added benefit of refreshing pers- pectives that enhance professional development. The City benefits from my broadened awareness of effective and contemporary management techniques and my better understanding of how to apply current legal principles and proven practical methods to subdivision and zoning controls. The networking with experienced zoning administrators and community development officials was very productive. Other communities share in many of our experiences; I find that Plymouth is ahead of the pack in many respects (data processing, Development Review Committee, landscaping criteria, and Capital Improvements planning). The Twin Cities is envied nationally for its cohesiveness with respect to transportation, regional parks and growth management (although the controversy or tension regarding local relations with the Metropolitan Council is appreciated). I fielded many questions about fiscal disparities. NOTE: A copy of the seminar/conference educational materials should be retained in appropriate department for not less than 10 -working days following the employee's return. forms(confreport)1 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: November 13, 1987 TO: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager( - SUBJECT PARKING ON T.H. 55 NEAR FERNBR K LANE Mayor Schneider contacted me regarding a complaint he received from a citizen. The complaint arises from large trucks periodically parking along the shoulder of eastbound Highway 55 just west of Fernbrook Lane. Apparently the drivers of these trucks are stopping their trucks and visiting the restaurants, e.g., Burger King or Arby's. This complaint is not unlike the problem we have encountered with trucks and other vehicles parking along Annapolis Circle by the MacDonald's restaurant. In both instances it appears that the problems may be continuing and require patrol officer monitorinq. JGW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council 1 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: November 13, 1987 TO: Fred Moore, Public Works Director and Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager SUBJECT HERITAGE HOMEOWNERS Dave Crain passed along some comments he received at a recent Heritage Homeowners Association meeting. The homeowners have asked whether or not it would be possible to have crosswalks installed across Northwest Boulevard at 37th and 34th Avenues. They also requested that handicap type curb cuts be placed on the curbs on both sides of Northwest Boulevard, and that two small sections of trail could be extended easterly to connect to the in-place trail. I recall previous discussions regarding the possibility of having crosswalks installed, but I frankly don't recall what the disposition of that matter was. I would appreciate your looking into these two items and discussing them with both Eric and myself. In a related matter and primarily for Eric, the homeowners are also requesting that a trail be constructed from at least 37th northerly to County Road 9. If such a trail were constructed we might seriously want to consider connecting it south to the new park. Eric, why don't you give me your thoughts on this. JW:kec cc: Mayor and City Council S.F. 11/20/87 zata PUBLIC SCHOOLS pendent School District 284 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL . 305 VICKSBURG LANE . PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-3999 • Telephone 612/473-0400 November 10, 1987 Chief Richard Carlquist City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Chief Carlquist: We appreciate the help you gave us last week in eliminating the Vicksburg smoking problem. Although the students involved will no doubt find another area, I'm hopeful that it will be less controversial! Give my thanks to your people who were involved. The role they played enabled us, within a short time span, to get our message across effectively. Thank you again. Sincerely, klf� Marney Wamsley Principal MW: ba November 11, 1987 Mayor Virgil Schneider Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mayor Schneider: We wish to compliment you, the members of the city council and the professional city staff for the fine Town Meeting you hosted on Monday evening, November 10. We have been residents of Plymouth for over 25 years, active in church, school and neighborhood associations, but until our retirement from the Wayzata school district have not had the time to pay much attention to what the city council was doing. We have had considerable experience in organizing, chairing and attending meetings. With this background, we feel we can state our opinion that your meeting was very informative and run in a professional and efficient way. We came away with a feeling of confidence that our city government is being run by a group of hard working, interested and caring people. We are aware of the fact that people in public service usually hear only complaints and the negative side of things. Please inform your council and staff we feel you all deserve a "pat on the back" for a job well done. Warm regards, 14 Curt and Pat Anderson Creekside 3937 Orchid Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 November 18, 1987 (_ n y4 7(h y" ?�- CITY OF PLYMOUTR Mr. Elliott Perovich, Chair Regional Transit Board Suite 270 Metro Square Building St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: Competitive Bidding Guidelines Public Hearing Comments Dear Mr. Perovich: Because I was unable to attend the public hearing in October regarding the proposed competitive bidding guideline, I am submitting my written comments. I support the competitive bidding guidelines as submitted to the Regional Transit Board for public hearing purposes. In addition to the guidelines, there are a number of policy issues that the Board directed be discussed during the public hearing process. I am most concerned about the policy issue of including prevailing wages in the competitive bidding guidelines. It has been argued by some that for the MTC to participate in competitive bidding that prevailing wages must be incorporated in the guidelines. For a number of reasons this would be an unwise addition: 1. By definition, competitive bidding means allowing the market to dictate the component prices and therefore, the total proposal based upon each vendor's ability to obtain capital equipment and services. The theory underlying the public proposal process is to assure that the public receives the best service for the best price. To prescribe to vendors the price they have to pay for personnel serves no public purpose and ultimately will result in an increase in cost to the public. 2. It would be analogous to requiring each vendor to buy a specific piece of transit equipment at a prespecified price without allowing them the opportunity to obtain the best price possible for the equipment. One could argue that if prevailing wages are to be mandatory then the requirement should to apply to all individuals involved in the manufacture and assembly of all components of the transit equipment. 3. Some argue that it is socially responsible to pay a prevailing wage. The fact that one employer or another pays more for a position does not necessarily guarantee that the public will receive a better service. In the four years of operation with Plymouth Metrolink, riders again and 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447; TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mr. Elliott Perovich November 18, 1987 Page 2 again cite Medicine Lake Lines nonprevailing wage drivers as one of their primary reasons for using the system. There is no hard and fast correlation between amount of money paid for personal services and quality of the services rendered. 4. Under state labor law, the MTC has the flexibility to negotiate with the Transit Union to allow the use of temporary nonunion scale drivers. This ability allows the MTC to compete with private companies on the same basis. This action introduces realistic market forces in the establishment of wages for transit drivers. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the competitive bidding guidelines and I sincerely hope that the Regional Transit Board will adopt the guidelines without reference to prevailing wages. Yours ver tru , �J Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager FB:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Tom Beaver, Regional Transit Board Ruth Franklin, Regional Transit Board 1211.15 25th Ave. N. Plymouth, MIN 551� 1 November 12, 197 Thomas C. Saba Sergeant Plymouth Police Department Dear Sergeant Saba: I wish to express the deepest appreciation to David Phillips for catching my dog last night. Havinz combed the entire area for four hours yesterday afternoon, I had began to wonder if this time I had lost him for good. By the time I came down to the police station, I had the feelin7 that life had just yanked almost everything out of me. Within ten minutes of my arrival there,, Officer Phillips appeared with the renegade in custody. I cannot tell you how happy I am to pay this particular citation. He gave me seven days to comply with getting a dog license and warned me about getting a Minnesota driver's license since I just moved here from California. Since I didn't hear the inner voice reminding me to do these things, here was an outer voice of someone in outt:ority ?ivin` me one last chance to get moving on my responsibilities before I have to take on even more res-)onsibilities and start work. I am crateful for that too. A nine -swage, five-foot chainlink fense is going up around my yard within a week. Until then I'll lock Blue Leader in the garage whenever I leave the house for any reason. I would like to mention that I have had great difficulty in finding anyone to construct a fence. The contractors apparently buy the material wholesale and then inflate the price by again as much. A roll of nine-guage chainlink costs $125.00 and more through a contractor but only $60.00 a roll at Builder's Square. They also supply labor at a reasonable cost. If you ever run into anyone like myself who is in dire need of a new fense, I am certain they could really benefit from this information. Sincerely, Carson O'Brian Y` CITY O� PUMOUTR November 17, 1987 Tim Mattson 14515 10th Avenue N Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Tim: Thank you for your letter with regard to the baseball and softball fields throughout the City of Plymouth. I have forwarded a copy of your letter to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for their information. Someday in the near future, there will be additional soft- ball/baseball and soccer/football fields developed on a piece of property on the north side of Parkers Lake along County Road 6 and Niagara Lane. Until that site is developed, you might try visiting Lions Park, which is located at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Juneau Lane on the east side of Parkers Lake. Thank you for your interest in Plymouth parks. Sincerely, &, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 t V4 ----- -- - i30Y 16 19 67 __—�u -y:"�y - _. __ _ , ! _/_ �/�� - _ 6• a ._ ._ C. __._—..--�_. _.__ _ __ _. —___. . ft• 1 r -- - � G.L�z..�-��r�'� _u�<_, '". ��-�.--'' - �+"^►�-'_`rte � CITY OF PUMOUTR November 17, 1987 Lisa Thode 16451 26th Avenue N Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Lisa: Thank you for your kind letter with regard to a zoo for the City of Plymouth. I am passing your letter along to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for their information. Our current comprehensive park system plan has not included the addition of a zoo for the City of Plymouth. Animals in a zoo require a tremendous amount of care and love in order to be properly taken care of. The expense involved in running a zoo is probably beyond the ability of one small city like Plymouth. The Minnesota Zoo which can attract a large number of people is much better situated to properly care for the animals. You might ask your mother and father to explore the possibility of visiting the Brooklyn Park Historical Farm. I believe they do have a limited number of animals available at this site that you would be able to visit with. This would be a much shorter ride than going to the Minnesota Zoo or the Como Park Zoo. Thank you for your interest in the City of Plymouth park system. Sincerely, C-- "f lu Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 PFT 1-17 Y CITY OF PUMOUTR November 17, 1987 Student 500 Orchid Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Student: I apologize for not putting your name on this letter, but you did not sign your letter to me, so I did not know who to address it to. The City of Plymouth has been discussing the possibility of a public pool for a number of years. I appreciate you commenting on why you believe a pool is necessary for Plymouth. I have passed your letter on to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for their information. I hope that someday you will be able to enjoy swimming in a Plymouth swimming pool. Thank you for your interest in Plymouth parks. Sincerely, Z' "q 6z"c- Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY OF PUMOUTR November 17, 1987 Tim Kastner 3025 Weston Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Tim: Thank you for your kind letter regarding bicycle racks. You have called to our attention a very important matter with regard to safety and security for bikes when people are visiting Plymouth parks. We will do our very best to have bike racks available in those locations where they will best serve you and the other residents of Plymouth. As an added suggestion, you might ask your mother and father to just mention to store employees that bike racks would be nice in locations that you might visit with your bicycle. Thank you for your time and interest in the Plymouth parks. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 0 I An C4 Ir C; CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ November 17, 1987 Angie Huss 3305 Harbor Lane Apt. 7-102 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Angie: Thank you for your kind letter with regard to a public swimming pool in Plymouth. I have passed your letter along to both the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. The subject of a public swimming pool within the City of Plymouth has been an important issue to the City for a number of years. It is my fondest desire that in the near future, you and the other children of Plymouth will be able to enjoy such an experience. Thank you for your kind letter and your interest in the City of Plymouth park program. Sincerely, C�L e 1�4,1e- Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 �. ` \ �.._ r � `` t� � . ...,f � � ,, 3.� � � � -� , " �,; . r'1 ., �-- ' � -- -- -. - - .} i �.. U l" � G '. �. ------ --- -L- --- - _ _ __ _ _-1 L, _ .' r, t/� % n r 1 -� r' =----- � �- 6�1_y_' �p _'- _ -- - -- ---.... __.. / 6 � _ � t a �; Q ,. ,, � --- �� } � �-�� ='�=-��G1�� '� �' X1_1" i f� '1 ��--�'--`� ` _ . �: r•3 ,> - � •, _ -� _. r 1 ---- - "v T. _ � _. -ter --�- - - - --- - - _ -. _ _ _ CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ November 17, 1987 Jason McNutt 805 Harbor Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Jason: Thank you for your kind letter with regard to bicycle paths throughout Plymouth. Currently, the City has almost 30 miles of bicycle trails scattered throughout the community. In the years ahead, we will be adding an additional 15-20 miles of bicycle trails before our total system is complete. You are absolutely correct in noting that bicycle trails do make it safer for young people to move about our community. Thank you for writing to express your concerns with this matter. I will pass your letter on to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 cry r is CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ November 17, 1987 Amy Meyer 14210 35th Avenue N Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Amy: Thank you for your kind letter with regard to the lights at Plymouth Creek Park. The safety of all our park visitors is foremost in our minds at all times, and proper lighting is a part of that safety program. I particularly note your concern with regard to a light near the playground at Plymouth Creek Park. My staff and I will be looking at this situation in the months ahead in an effort to determine whether or not the addition of a light at this area would be appropriate. Thank you for your time and interest in Plymouth parks. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 �t-� P�Lss�v� J L 7til iL a CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: November 16, 1987 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director �� SUBJECT JOEL M. MAHLE UTILITY BILL The utility bill Mr. Mahle refers to, had a due date of October 28, 1987. It has been the City's practice to accept payments for 2 days after the due date to accommodate mail service and walk in payments. In this case, the final date for acceptance of payments was Friday, October 30th. Starting Monday, November 2, the Finance Department began processing all receipts through the preceding Friday and applied them to the various account balances. The period from November 2 through November 10 was needed to update all records and generate, print, burst, fold, stuff, and mail the new utility bills. The bills were mailed November 10 and not received by Mr. Mahle until November 12. November 11 was Veterans Day and the U.S. Postal service was closed. The bills in this case are dated November 2, which is the first workday after the preceding Friday's cutoff (October 30) , and therefore would not include Mr. Mahle's November 1 (Sunday) payment. Council may recall, I proposed a new utility bill mailer which will be implemented in 1988 with the new utility billing system. This data mailer should take several days off of our present processing time. In conclusion, I believe our present system does not vary dramatically from the turn around time of most other utilities. CITY OF PLYMOUTH INFORLMATION O (�' tl FINANCE DEPARTMENT ��! 559-2800 EXT. 281 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD. PAYMENTS MUST PLYMOUTH, MN. 55447/ p BE RECEIVED BY (,?j ,�1 11/25/87 << � ►° y�FOR CREDIT IN THIS CAR -RT SORT **CR4711 << �1,11- BILLING CYCLE JOEL M MAHLE 2715 FOUNTAIN LN f PLYMOUTH MINN 55447 µ� .la' P ACCOUNT ADDRESS - ; AMOUNT -=NOW xDUE A400107-02 2715 FOUNTAIN LA PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT N e $0073.77 D06 THANK OU CITY of PLYMOUTH ,L /(�l 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD. 111 eOM PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 `� AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HENNEPIN UNIT November 10, 1987 RICHARD CARLQUIST PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear RICHARD CARLQUIST, Thank you so much for your support in the American Cancer Society's "World's Largest Garage Sale". Through your generousity we were able to raise over $165,000 dollars to support research, free education, and cancer patient services to Hennepin County. Your donation of service and support to our sale was invaluable to its success. Knowing we had your backing was very reassuring. We really enjoyed being in Plymouth, and an opportunity to share in that community. Once again, thank you so much for your valuable support in this wonderful "special event". Please accept this thanks from the hundred's of volunteers who help make this event so succesful. Sincerely, Kari Peterman Garage Sale Coordinator 3316 West 66th Street, Minneapolis, :VIN 55435 (612) 925-2772 e CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: November 18, 1987 TO: Helen LaFave FROM: Maria Vasi 1 iou SUBJECT School District #284 Art Dept. Contacts Helen, per your phone call yesterday listed below are the names of the department heads and their school: Wayzata West: Wayzata East: Elementary: Wayzata High School: Art Center of MN Jim Wall Jan Sattlor Jill Stoll Jerry Trushunski & Nancy Hanley-Donlin Andrea Nasset At our meeting yesterday at the school I mentioned the concern about lead-time and nobody there has experienced a problem unless of course it's overnight! I have heard from members of the Recycling Task Force and community members (including the school district) and everyone thinks it's great to get the kids involved not only in recycling but in the community. Not to mention the tremendous tax dollar savings. May I suggest that you check with Eric Blank and Mary Patterson to determine what their needs might be (including during the summer) and the kids in all of the Plymouth school districts can get crackin'. If you have any questions please call me. cc: Jim Willis' Mayor/Council