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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 6, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
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1. TOWN MEETING -- Monday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. Town Meeting for Area
residents will be held in the City Council chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-1)
2. JOINT BOARD OF ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING -- Tuesday,
November 10, 0 p.m. A Joint meeting of the BoarTof Zoning and
Planning Commission will be held in the City Council conference
room. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Tuesday, November 10. Planning Commission
Forum at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council conference room, with the
regular Planning Commission meeting following at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 p.m. The Board of
Zoning Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City Council
conference room. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Wednesday, November 11. Veterans Day
6. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, November 12,
7:30 p.m, The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in
the City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-6)
7. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, November 16. Regular City Council
meeting.
8. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for November and
ecember are attached. The November calendar has been revised to
reflect the November 10 joint Board of Zoning/Planning Commission
meeting and the November 17 study meeting of the Planning
Commission. (M-8)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL
November 6,
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INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
1987
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. ELECTION RESULTS -- Attached are the election results by precinct.
Turnout at 2,211 ballots cast is 9% of the registered voters and
contrasts with the turnout rate of 5% in the last local election.
The only problem experienced on Election Day was complaints from
voters about the candidates' signs being on public right-of-way. In
spite of informing all the candidates about the City's policy on
temporary signs at the time they filed, and re -informing them after
an initial complaint early in the campaign, several candidates
continued to place their signs contrary to ordinance. The Council
may wish to determine whether it desires to enforce the current
ordinance for future elections, modify the ordinance, or repeal it.
Attached is a copy of the current ordinance for review. (I-1)
2. MINUTES:
a. Recycling Task Force, October 27, 1987. (I -2a)
b. Planning Commssion, October 28, 1987. (I -2b)
3. BOOKMOBILE -- The Hennepin County Library Bookmobile initiated
service at the Plymouth City Center on Wednesday, November 4.
The Bookmobile will be in the far end of the Plymouth City Center
parking lot each Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. throughout
the winter. The City is preparing a variety of announcements of
this new service including notices on cable TV, Plymouth on Parade,
letters to Homeowner Associations, and bulletin board postings. An
evaluation of the circulation and Bookmobile usage will be made by
on May 31. Attached is a letter from Hennepin County Library
confirming Bookmobile arrangements. (I-3)
4. MIDDLEMIST v. CITY OF PLYMOUTH -- Attached is a copy of District
Court Judge Levy's Order awarding $100,964 as the fair market value
for the property. That amount is approximately $3,500 less than the
amount that Judge Levy had previously indicated that she would be
awarding. Jim Thomson has discussed the Order with Mr. Middlemist's
attorney and he has been informed that Mr. Middlemist's attorney
will be making a motion to the court to increase the award. Because
of that motion, Jim Thomson intends to make a motion to reduce the
award on the basis that Judge Levy miscalculated some of the amounts
in her Order. The motion will request the award to be reduced to
approximately $93,000. I will keep the Council updated on the
status of this matter. (I-4)
5. CONFERENCE/ SEMI NAR REPORT -- A report from Dick Carlquist on his
attendance at the International Association of Chiefs of Police
recently held in Toronto, Canada, is attached. (I-5)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 6, 1987
Page three
6. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONS - The MLC has scheduled a regional
breakfast meeting for Friday, November 20 at 7:30 a.m. at the
Quality Inn in Plymouth. The purpose of this meeting is to provide
the elected officials of Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove,
Minnetonka and Plymouth an opportunity to meet together and discuss
proposed legislative policies of the MLC. Following these regional
breakfast meetings the Board of Directors of the MLC will be meeting
to review the results of the regional meeting and vote on adopting
the 1988 legislative policies. All members of the the City Council
are urged to attend the November 20 breakfast meeting. The meeting
should be concluded by 9:00 a.m. Please let Laurie know Monday
evening if you plan on attending.
7. MEETING WITH METRO COUNCIL CHAIR -- Steve Keefe, Metropolitan
Council Chair, has scheduled a series of regional meetings with
local officials to discuss their concerns and ideas about the
Metropolitan Council and also Metropolitan Council priorities for
1988. The meeting for South Hennepin County (includes Plymouth)
will be held on Wednesday, November 18, at the Holiday Inn, 1201
West 94th Street, Bloomington. This will be a Dutch treat breakfast
beginning at 7:30 a.m. Attached is a copy of the meeting
notification. Please let Laurie know if you plan to attend. (I-7)
8. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COORDINATOR -- After extensive inter-
views and testing of three finalists, teff Hohenstein has been
selected as Plymouth's new IMS Coordinator. He will commence his
duties on Monday, November 9. teff has been working with the
Dayton/Hudson Corporation since 1982. teff has a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration with concentration in
Management Information Systems from the University of Minnesota.
His duties will involve developing and coordinating the operation of
the City-wide information system and insuring effective utilization
of the automated data/word processing. This coordination will be
necessary to provide timely, accurate and meaningful data for
program monitoring and decision making. We are confident that teff
will be a positive addition to our staff in achieving organizational
objectives.
9. PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD OF MERIT -- At the 1987 Public Safety Awards
dinner scheduled for November 19, Plymouth Police Investigator, Bill
Hanvik, will receive the "Public Safety Award of Merit". Bill was
nominated for the award by Dick Carlquist for his "investigative
attributes in the area of white collar crime, dedication to the
community, as well as humaritarian deeds". A letter notifying Bill
of the award is attached. (I-9)
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November 6, 1987
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10. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter of appreciation to Sohn LaFond, 14883 - 45th Avenue No.,
from Don Kissinger, City Forester, for his donation toward the
purchase and planting of a tree in Amhurst Park. (I -10a)
b. Letter from Ronald C. Kohls, New Hope/Plymouth Athletic
Association, thanking Rick Busch and recreation staff for
assistance with fall soccer program. (I -10b)
c. Letter from Karen Fox, President, Chelsea Mews Association,
thanking Mayor and Council for prompt consideration and solution
to the fireplace repair problems. (I -10c)
d. Resolution from Hennepin County Board thanking all cities and
their volunteers for participating in the household hazardous
waste collection project. (I -10d)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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TOWN MEETING AGENDA
AREA EIGHT
November 9„ 1987
7:00 p.m.
I. THOROUGHFARES
A. County Road 6, I-494 Interchange
B. Highway 55, I-494 Interchange
C. County Road 6, Xenium Lane to Highway 101
D. County Road 9, Vicksburg Lane to I-494
I. PARKS
A. Park and Trail System Plan
B. Plymouth Creek Park
C. Amhurst Area Neighborhood Park
D. Parkers Lake Playfield and City Park
I. HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT
A. Kingsview Heights
B. Creekside of Plymouth
C. Downtown Plymouth
D. Parkers Lake Planned Unit Development
V. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Police/Fire Report
B. Neighborhood Watch Program
V. OTHER ITEMS
A. Public Transportation feedback - Plymouth Metrolink
B. City Council meetings on cable television channel 37
C. Solid Waste Recycling
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH .
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: November 2, 1987
TO. Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT JOINT MEETING
We have scheduled the Joint meeting for Tuesday, November 10, 1987. The meeting will
commence at 6:00 P.M. for a short dinner with discussion.
The Tentative Agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Fences - What the current Ordinance allows.
2. Signs - Allowing more than one sign on larger parcels.
3. Signs - If no signage was approved with a Site Plan, then a variance would go to
the Planning Commission.
4. Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) - Variances for single family detached homes
versus Planned Unit Development Amendments.
5. Animal Control - Regulation of animals in the FRD (future restricted development)
District.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact Grace Wineman, Department
Secretary, (559-2800) at your earliest convenience. This will assist us in ordering
dinner for you.
If you have questions, or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact
US.
Attachments
cc: Building Official doe Ryan
Associate Planner Al Cottingham
Community Development Coordinator Ray Anderson
Community Development Director Blair Tremere
File
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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.
PUBLIC FORUM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3.* CONSENT AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
Planning Commission Minutes, October 28, 1987
A. Ronald Pentz, Prudential Insurance Company of America. Conditional Use Permit
to operate a 1,100 sq. ft. convenience store at 3033 Campus Drive. (87114)
B. Dennis Backes, Northwood Homes. Lot Consolidation, Final Plat, Conditional
Use Permit and Site Plan for a condominium development for 124 dwelling units
to be located on property located at northwest corner of Nathan Lane and 54th
Avenue North. (87058, 87093 and 87108)
C. Jerome Hensen, Lyndale Terminal Company. Amend Resolution Approving Site Plan
for Holiday Plus Store at 4445 Nathan Lane. (83025)
7. OTHER BUSINESS
None
8. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 P.M.
AGENDA
Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
Tuesday, November 10, 1987
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. NEW BUSINESS
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
Council Chambers
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota
7:30 P.M.
October 13, 1987
A. Virginia Youngblood. Variance from the maximum height of fences in the front
yard for property located at 2985 Norwood Lane North. (11-01-87).
B. James Bergquist. Variance from the minimum front yard setback for property
located at 15510 2nd Avenue North. (11-02-87).
5. OTHER BUSINESS
6. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
November 12, 1987, 7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
C. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Reject Bids on Parkers Lake Pavilion
b. Trail and Sidewalk Standards
5. Unfinished Business
a. Lions Park Play Equipment
b. Parkers Lake Pavilion - Del Erickson
c. Neighborhood Parks Update
d. 1987 Trail Projects Update
e. Timing of 1988 Construction Projects
6. New Business
a. Review Park Usage and Cost Study Report
b. New Plats
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting - December 10
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PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE
Section 10 Subdivision A
4) Temporary Signs for political campaigns shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in
surface area, and shall he removed when the intended purpose has been
fulfilled.
Temporary political campaign signs shall be removed not more than five
days after an election.
The owner or manager of the sign, the owner of the land, or the political
candidate shall be equally responsible for the propert location, mainten-
ance, and ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be
waived for such signs, provided that they are located on private property
with the express consent of the property owner, and provided that they do
not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle
operators.
5) One Temporary Sign for commercial announcements such as grand openings and
special events, shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and may be
mounted on a portable stand. Such signs may be used not more than four
times per calendar year, and for a period of not more than 14 days per
time or of the duration of the event promoted by the sign message, which-
ever is less. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand shall be re-
moved from public view at the end of the period. Multi -tenant buildings
shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this paragraph,
and the use of the single temporary sign by tenants on the property shall
be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager who
shall endorse in writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or
manager of the sign and the owner of the property shall be equally respon-
sible for the proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. Set-
back requirements may be waived for such signs provided they are located
on private property with the express consent of the property owner and
provided they do not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or
motor vehicle operators.
6) Temporary Signs for non-commercial announcements by civic groups shall be
a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, provided that a maximum of three
such signs may exceed 32 sq. ft., to a maximum 300 sq. ft., in surface
area provided that the larger signs are for city-wide and free community
events.
Temporary Signs for non-commercial announcements by civic groups shall be
removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled. Signs with a
surface area greater than 32 sq. ft. are allowed for a maximum of ten
days.
The owner or manager of the sign, the owner of the land, or the sponsoring
civic group shall be equally responsible for the proper location,
maintenance, and ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may
be waived for such signs provided that they are located on private
property with the express consent of the property owner, and provided they
do not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle
operators. (Amended Ord. 86-26)
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2801
MEMO
DATE. November 2, 1987
70. Task Force Members, See the Attached List
FROM'. Richard J. Pouliot, Project Coordinator
SUBJECT: Recycling Task Force Meeting
The meeting of the Recycling Task Force was held on Tuesday evening,
October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Center Lunchroom. Items on the
agenda for discussion were as follows:
1. Elect a chair or acting chair.
2. Review the promotional plan.
3. Added reconsideration of weekly cash drawing.
Item No. 1:
The Committee decided to continue with an acting chair until the
members became more familiar with each other. A vote was taken after
a recommendation to keep Dick Pouliot as the acting chair. He agreed
to continue acting as the chair until such time as the group felt
comfortable with electing a permanent chair. He also suggested that
possibly the meetings could be expedited somewhat by becoming a little
more formal and keeping the discussions to the motions or agenda
items.
Item No. 2:
The Committee reviewed the public relations plan from A to Z and was
in agreement with the introduction, goal, objectives, target audiences
and the evaluation. A suggestion was made that in addition to
students, schools and churches be included as a target audience and
that containers be provided to the schools. Some refinements were
suggested to the strategies listed. Names should be given to Helen
LaFave of any graphic design work firms.
The community section of the Star and Tribune does not have Plymouth's
Recycling Program listed. Helen will check and see that we are
listed.
It was suggested that generic advertisements could be designed and
distributed by Hennepin County and all the individual Cities would
have to do would be to add their name, etc. to the generic ad for
publication. Dick agreed to contact Hennepin County on this.
Memo: Task Force Members
November 2, 1987
Page Two
Additional discussion was held on whether to have the recycling
handbook versus the recycling flyer. It was decided that we should
have the handbook after all and that an insert should be put in the
center -fold, possibly of a contrasting color which would serve the
purpose of the flyer and if changes needed to be made, only the insert
would need to be changed.
Additional media methods to be looked into were:
Putting posters in grocery stores
Getting school media class to produce program on
recycling.
Speakers bureau be established with guidelines so
that task force members as well as others would be
available to speak before groups on the recycling
program.
Having contests with buttons or posters for
students as advertisement by the City in the
classroom.
The task force was briefed on the same day pickup of recyclables and
garbage collection and that currently the recycling hauler was looking
into picking up all of the City of Plymouth on one day in the week,
either Thursday or Saturday. The task force thought that Thursday
would be preferable to Saturday if this is implemented.
Additional strategies offered by the group were as follows:
a. More dropoff sites
b. Provide schools with containers to recycle glass
and cans.
Item No. 3:
Reconsideration of the cash drawing. After discussion of the
positives and negatives. A vote was taken and it was decided to go
forward with the cash drawing, however, the details would be discussed
at a later meeting.
Memo: Task Force Members
November 2, 1987
Page Three
Some discussion ensued regarding yard waste pickup and volume based
pricing. It was explained that the staff was meeting with garbage
haulers in this regard and that more details would be available later.
It was decided, however, that any promotional plan should not contain
the word mandatory in regard to volume base fees.
It was decided that the next meeting should be November 3 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Large Conference Room.
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Attachment: List of Task Force Members
cc: Fred G. Moore
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 28, 1987
The Regular 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
Marof sky
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Blair Tremere
Community Development Coordinator
Ray Anderson
Assistant City Engineer Sohn Sweeney
Planning Secretary Grace Wineman
*MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes was deferred until later in the
meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request and an overview CRAIG FREEMAN
of the October 21, 1987 staff report was presented by FREEMAN'S INC.
Coordinator Anderson. CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR TCBY
Commissioner Plufka inquired if a 10:00 P.M. closing was YOGURT SHOP
normal for businesses in this shopping center? Coordinator (87111)
Anderson stated these are typical business hours.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Bob Goff who represents
the petitioner. Mr. Goff had no questions or comments.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Plufka to recommend approval for the Conditional Use Permit
to operate the TCBY Yogurt shop in the Willow Grove Shopping
center, adding Condition No. 9., that the hours of operation
shall be from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by the Wayzata WAYZATA EVANGELICAL
Evangelical Free Church. Coordinator Anderson provided an FREE CHURCH
overview of the October 21, 1987 staff report. PRELIMINARY PLAT AND
VARIANCE (86131)
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Planning Commission Minutes
October 28, 1987
Chairman Steiqerwald introduced Mr. ferry Fadden, represent-
ing the Wayzata Evangelical Free Church. Mr. Fadden stated
that the church had a three hour meeting yesterday evening
with the homeowners. There was much concern and emotion
expressed by area homeowners regarding this proposal; and,
it was agreed upon that the church would request the Plan-
ning Commission to grant an indefinite postponement so that
the church can meet with the homeowners who live on 6th and
8th Avenues to further discuss and review the development
proposal. They have set three meeting dates starting next
week for November 5th, 12th, and 19th.
Chairman Steigerwald stated the Commission would hold the
Public Hearing and then act upon the church's request for
deferral. Those in attendance who wish to speak on this
item can give their input and the Commission could give
direction concerning the proposal.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced a letter received from
Margaret Crowder, 17720 6th Ave. No. Ms. Crowder listed her
concerns as follows: Disruption of the cul-de-sac on 6th
Avenue; filling the marshland; water and drainage problems;
and, that the access should be to 8th Avenue North. She
also stated her concern that the parking lot should not be
placed so close to residential homes.
Commissioner Marofsky inquired why the Commission would hold
the Public Hearing if the decision is made to postpone any
action? It is assumed the plans would chanqe substantially,
and that consideration and discussion should take place once
these plans have been submitted for Commission review.
Chairman Steigerwald explained that legal publication and
notification requires the Public Hearing to be held as
scheduled.
Commissioner Plufka noted the Commissioners could elect not
to comment on this proposal, but the hearing should be held
to give those in attendance the opportunity to state their
concerns and ask any questions. He stated that at the time
the petitioner submits the development proposal for action
by the Commission, it would follow the same schedule for
publication in the legal newspaper, and notification of
property owners.
Commissioner Marofsky stated he would want to be assured
that it would be a complete notification, not just notifica-
tion to those who are present this evening. Chairman
Steigerwald stated Commissioner Marofsky could make this
Motion at the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
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Planning Commission Minutes
October 28, 1987
Director Tremere stated that the application is in order to
be considered; the Public Hearing affords those in attend-
ance the opportunity to speak on this item. He confirmed
that the republication and renotification expense would be
borne by the petitioner.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
William Baxter, 17835 6th Avenue North, spoke on behalf of
the Homeowner's Association and is concerned that there
seemed to be confusion regarding whether the Public Hearing
would be held this evening. The church had given reasonable
assurance to those who attended the meeting last evening,
that action on this proposal would be postponed, otherwise,
if the Commission were reviewing the proposal this evening,
there would have been at least 50 to 60 people in
attendance.
Director Tremere reiterated the regulations for publication
and notification for Public Hearings.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired what changes the Association
would see as appropriate for this development proposal.
Mr. Baxter stated that the intrusion of the parking lot on
the homes along 6th Avenue is a big concern which could be
detrimental to the property values in this neighborhood.
The drainage and problems with run-off, especially with en-
largement of the parking lot, need attention. They are also
concerned about the Queensland Park and the possibility of
losing trees. Mr. Baxter presented the Commission with
copies of the issues as listed by the Hawthorne Ponds
Homeowners.
Mr. Ronald 0. Goltz, 17615 8th Avenue North, stated he has
the same basic concerns. He noted that water runs behind
the present parking lot and the church has done a poor Job
keeping that open. The berm that was installed was to be
maintained and the church is only mowing it from their
side. He has talked with a number of people and was under
the impression there would be no Public Hearing this even-
ing. He stated he had complained to the church officials
about the lack of maintenance; and, they responded that
their concern was the cost of the maintenance.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO DEFER
Marofsky to defer further consideration and grant the re- GRANTING INDEFINITE
quested indefinite postponement; to direct the church to POSTPONEMENT
inform the neighbors of this action at the meetings they
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October 28, 1987
have scheduled; and, that when the date to continue
consideration of the development proposal has been deter-
mined, publication of the Notice and notification of the
neighbors about the Public Hearing be repeated per Ordin-
ance; and, that the cost of this be borne by the petitioner.
Chairman Steigerwald stated concern with the plat layout.
He had walked the site and the neighbors statements are well
taken. The plan should be revised to soften the effect of
the parking lot.
Mr. Fadden stated the church's parking lot is at capacity on
Sundays and members have to park in the Wayzata school
district administration building lot. This is an active,
growing church that needs to make future plans for
expansion.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired why the church is platting the
residential lots? Mr. Fadden stated that because buying the
property turned out to be more costly than anticipated and
the fact that the church does not need to use all the land,
they want to put some of that land back on the tax roles.
It was assumed the City would feel more at ease with this
development plan.
Chairman Steigerwald stated he is not comfortable with the
plans as submitted, especially the future parking lot.
Mr. Fadden stated there is a holding pond on Lot 6 for
drainage and they would be unable to move this to accommo-
date run-off. Half the water drains to the west, the bal-
ance to the east; if this were not the case, the parking lot
layout could be changed.
Commissioner Wire suggested the church consider double ser-
vices to alleviate the parking lot congestion. Mr. Fadden
stated this is already being done.
Commissioner Plufka stated he concurs with the concerns
expressed; and, that the intrusion of the parking lot
between residential homes would be an "eye sore" and would
not be good planning. It seems that the church may have to
look at multiple services, or at other property around the
church, if possible; but, this layout is not appropriate.
Commissioner Marofsky concurred.
The Commission discussed setback requirements.
Commissioner Marofsky suggested the church retain the ser-
vices of a parking consultant to enable them to maximize
their parking area.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. V10TE— MOTIOM CARRIED
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October 28, 1987
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request, reading of the
September 16, 1987 staff report was waived.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Dr. Robert McAuliffe, who
discussed the material submitted for City staff and Commis-
sion review. He stated he did not go into any detail at
first because he assumed the need would be evident. He
believes the staff report describes the situation in a non-
specific way and does not convey the reality of the
situation.
Dr. McAuliffe believed that originally, it was not clear
that the rearrangement of the property would solve the prob-
lems and he believes it does, very easily. He has provided
additional detail describing hardships.
He explained that his application came about as the result
of interest expressed by the renter of the house on Lot 5,
in buying the property; and, after discussing existing
conditions that would make the property unsaleable. He
explained the various options discussed that included pos-
sible mutual verbal agreement between the parties; mutual
lease agreement; and, all these seemed to create severe
legal problems for the future. He noted that providing a
utility easement for the property was acceptable to the
buyer.
He explained that his review of an area map confirmed that
there were lots smaller than the proposed parcel and, in
making these comparisons, he cannot see how this proposal
would not be in character with surrounding properties. He
does not believe granting this request would set a
precedent.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the alleys and, are they
used by or maintained by the City? Mr. McAuliffe stated
these areas are maintained by the people who live there; not
by the City.
The question of petition for vacation of the alleys was
discussed.
Commissioner Marofsky noted that property, at the west end,
has been acquired for park.
Dr. McAuliffe agreed that vacation of the alleys/or portions
thereof, could resolve the problems; put the property back
on the tax roles; and, the City would not even need to con-
sider their maintenance.
Further discussion ensued regarding the status of the
alleys.
ROBERT AND MARY
McAULIFFE/LOT CONSOL-
IDATION/DIVISION AND
VARIANCE (87065)
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October 28, 1987
Engineer Sweeney stated there is no assurance upon vacation
that half would go to each property owner. Director Tremere
agreed, and explained that the vacation approval would go to
the County who makes the decision on land reallocation.
Dr. McAuliffe stated that even half the alley would bring
the size of the smaller lot to a size equal or greater than
the majority of lots in this area. As the property owner,
he could discuss any reallocation of that land with the
County.
Further discussion ensued regarding the existing homes,
garages, and garage -like, storage buildinq. There was con-
cern expressed regarding the use of the storage building;
and, whether it could be moved or should be demolished. The
Ordinance restriction, that there be one principal building
on a single lot, was discussed.
Dr. McAuliffe stated he believes there is one parcel in the
area with three homes on it.
Director Tremere stated that with the creation of two par-
cels, it should be acknowledged that everyone is aware there
could be an additional variance required; or, that granting
that variance could set a precedent. He explained that upon
sale of property, attorneys and financial institutions re-
quire specific information from the City concerning zoning;
and, if there is a non -conforming use, the City must report
this.
Dr. McAuliffe reiterated the hardships imposed and the priv-
acy factor for keeping the buildings they use and maintain
on their property.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner
Pauba to recommend denial of the Lot Consolidation/Lot Div-
ision and Variance, based on the reasons cited in the
September, 1987 staff report.
Commissioner Plufka stated he would speak against the
Motion. He recognizes the general planning concerns, but
this is also a practical matter; and, a totally unique situ-
ation in which it makes sense to rearrange the property so
to be more useable. He believes this can be accomplished,
perhaps contingent upon the garage/storage building to be
demolished at the time the property is sold by Dr.
McAuliffe.
It was verified by the petitioner that he owns the land
south of the alley.
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October 28, 1987
Commissioner Marofsky stated a petition for vacation of the
alley should be required so that the additional land to the
south could provide a new lot configuration and more ade-
quate lot area. The petitioner has created his own problem
by placing these buildings when he could have had his choice
of area; but, given his ownership it would not be a hardship
for the petitioner to petition for a vacation to bring the
land into conformance with the Ordinance. If approvals are
granted on the application as submitted, this would warrant
others in the future to say that, since the City granted
this variance, it permits them to do the same thing, and
thus, could cause future problems.
Commissioner Wire concurred, noting this is an unusual
situation; and, the petitioner should be given time to
investigate the option of petitioning for vacation of the
public way and the incorporation of the additional land.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO TABLE
Steigerwald to table the Motion to deny for sixty days; not-
ing there is practical value to incorporating the property
to the south and to explore a petition to vacate the alley,
since the petitioner controls the property to the south.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg, Nay.
MOTION carried.
Director Tremere stated it should be possible to ascertain
from the County how the land would be reallocated upon
vacation. He had not been aware that the petitioner owned
the land to the south. The City staff could assist the
petitioner in developing an alternate layout.
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald stated that the representatives from
Amoco Oil Company met with Community Development Coordinator
Anderson and other staff members on two occasions; and, the
Coordinator advised that he is awaiting revised plans.
MOTION by Chairman Steigerwald, seconded by Commissioner
Marofsky to table this item.
VOTE. 7 Ayes.
*MINUTES
MOTION carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner
Stulberg to approve the October 14, 1987 Minutes as
submitted.
VOTE. 5 Ayes. Chairman Steigerwald and Commissioner
Plufka abstained.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
AMOCO OIL CO.
REZONING, GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINAL PLAT
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, VARIANCES
AND SITE PLAN (870620
TABLED
MINUTES APPROVED
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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Planning Commission Minutes
October 28, 1987
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Plufka introduced the item contained in the
October 23, 1987 staff memorandum; specifically, he reviewed
the Letter of Transmittal from the Building Aesthetics Task
Force dated October 22, 1987.
He stated a variety of issues were reviewed by the Task
Force and the main recommendation is that the City Council
needs to determine the amount of heightened awareness
desired. He said that the Plymouth Development Council had
reviewed the Letter of Transmittal earlier in the day and
had acted to recommend the Letter of Transmittal to the City
Council.
Chairman Steigerwald asked Director Tremere how the matter
of building aesthetics is handled and how it would be
handled. Director Tremere responded that basic Ordinance
requirements are now conveyed to developers, particularly
with respect to the required material that must be submitted
such as building elevations. Landscaping is addressed in
detail per the Landscape Policy; but, color and use of spec-
ific exterior materials is not addressed in great detail.
There is concern expressed by staff in certain situations
where there is a clear lack of harmony with the surrounding
neighborhood, particularly if there is residential
abuttment.
Transition has also been a major concern particularly with
respect to Planned Unit Developments (PUD(s). That is how
the recommended guidelines would be handled, if there is
direction from the Commission and Council to have a
heightened awareness of the need to have better building
aesthetics. In other words, staff would relay the guide-
lines to the developer much in the same way as PUD
Attributes are relayed.
Director Tremere also explained that the City could view the
subject as a range of concerns. At one end of the range,
there would be information conveyed to the development com-
munity about a more heightened awareness of the subject.
The mid-range would be adoption of formal guidelines, such
as those suggested by the Task Force. These would be
conveyed during the Development Review process and would be
available to the developers and the public as a matter of
public information. The third and other end of the range
would be adoption of detailed standards and specifications
for building exterior finishes and colors.
Director Tremere concluded that staff needs specific direc-
tion from the Planning Commission and Council to assure
confidence that time spent relaying information and guide-
lines about building aesthetics would be reflected in ulti-
mate Council action on site plans.
BUILDING AESTHETICS
TASK FORCE REPORT
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Planning Commission Minutes
October 28, 1987
Commissioner Zylla stated that a basic question is, does the
City Council want to buy into the philosophy of a heightened
awareness? Also, what part of the range or continuum as
explained by staff does the City want to adopt?
Commissioner Plufka stated that the Task Force report
encourages the determination of whether a heightened aware-
ness is appropriate; if so, the Task Force is "planted" in
level two. There clearly is not a consensus by the Task
Force that specific standards or specifications should be
adopted and mandated.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that passive concerns or guide-
lines are appropriate and eventually could be adopted in the
Ordinance. He said that the Commission should also consider
requiring photographs of sites proposed for development, as
well as surrounding areas. These could help the Commission
better evaluate the proposed developments.
Chairman Steigerwald stated that there are a variety of
concerns with different aspects of development in the Codes
and Ordinance; and, that there is a need to bring them to-
gether, perhaps in the form of guidelines and statements of
policy. He suggested that if the City Council agrees with
the Task Force report, the Planning Commission can later
determine precisely how to implement the guidelines.
Commissioner Plufka stated that Item No. 6 of the guidelines
should be amended by adding: "occupied land subject to
re -development."
Chairman Steigerwald stated, however, that technically, all
land is subject to redevelopment and thus it might be dif-
ficult to be precise in implementing that guideline.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that he appreciated the Task
Force report; he recommends that in addition to consolidat-
ing existing Ordinance language on the subject, any new
guidelines should be adopted as part of the Goals, Object-
ives, and Criteria Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Plufka stated that the Task Force concluded
that where the criteria or guidelines are adopted is not as
important as assuring the Commission and Council have given
direction to staff that this is a significant subject of
concern. If the City Council does not put a priority on the
subject, then how it is implemented becomes virtually
meaningless.
He stated also that architects may benefit most from the
guidelines, if adopted, since they can use them to show
clients that in Plymouth there is a need to have buildings
that are aesthetically acceptable and presentable.
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October 28, 1987
Community Development Coordinator Anderson stated that there
is a need for quidance to staff during the review process.
He said that conveyance of the guidelines and evaluation of
the plans will take time, but that if staff has the confi-
dence that it is a priority issue, then the review can occur
during the normal process and should not require substantial
additional time or cause delays.
Commissioner Zylla stated that the Planning Commission
should be aware that Commissioner Plufka conducted the Task
Force very effectively and saw that the work was done in a
diligent and concise manner. He said that his concern all
along has been that there be more public commitment by the
City to the issue of building aesthetics. He said that the
City may not need or desire hard requirements or specifica-
tions, but that a heightened awareness is needed to encour-
age more dialog about the subject. He said he did not want
to slow down the development process.
Commissioner Wire stated that the City should also consider
the subject of sign aesthetics.
Commissioner Plufka stated that this is partially covered in
Guideline No. 6.; and, in Guideline No. 9.
MOTION by Commissioner ,Wire, seconded by Commissioner
MOTION TO
Stulberg to recommend to the City Council, adoption of the
RECOMMEND
report of the Building Aesthetics Task Force as contained in
ADOPTION
the October 22, 1987 Letter of Transmittal, particularly the
determination of heightened awareness, outlined on page two.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
MOTION TO AMEND
Wire to Amend the Motion to include the statement that,
should the Council determine guidelines are desirable as
suggested by the Letter of Transmittal, such guidelines
should be made part of the Comprehensive Plan and the Goals,
Objectives, and Criteria Element, rather than adopted as
part of the Zoning Ordinance.
Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Plufka, abstained. MOTION
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
Commissioner Plufka explained his abstention was due to his
role as chairman of the Task Force; and, the concern that
the Commission and Council first need to adopt a philosophy
and policy about the subject before implementing specific
guidelines or standards. He will be involved in the
presentation of the Letter of Transmittal to the Council and
thus, prefers to maintain a position of neutrality although
he endorses the basic Motion to recommend a heightened
awareness.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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November 3, 1987 CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Ms. Ann Eccles
Outreach Librarian
Hennepin County Library Administrative Offices
Ridgedale Drive at Plymouth Road
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-5648
Subject: Bookmobile at Plymouth City Center Building
Dear Ann:
I am pleased to confirm the approval of the Hennepin County Library
Bookmobile being at the Plymouth City Center Building on Wednesdays from
1:30 to 7:30 p.m. This will begin on November 4, 1987, and continue
through the winter season. At a meeting on October 20, 1987, with Fred
Moore, Director of Public Works, you discussed arrangements for the parking
of the Bookmobile in the City Center Parking Lot. These arrangements were
outlined in your letter of October 26 and confirm the location of the
Bookmobile.
Helen LaFave, Communication Coordinator for the City, will be contacting
you in the very near future for information on the Bookmobile. She will
use this information to publicize the program in the City's newsletter and
Cable TV programming. The City also requests that the library publicize
the location of this Bookmobile in order that Plymouth residents will know
of this new library service.
If Fred Moore or I could be of any further assistance, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Yours truly,
-11�mes G. Willis
C ty Manager
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cc: Mayor and City Council
Fred Moore
Helen LaFave
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
RIDGEDALE DRIVE AT PLYMOUTH ROAD
HENNEPIN 12601 Ridgedde Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-5648
Lr_U ( 612) 541-8530
October 26, 1987
Fred Moore
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn 55447
Dear Mr. Moore:
Thank you for taking time to meet with Ardis Wiley and myself last week.
Hennepin County Library is interested in establishing a community bookmobile
stop at Plymouth City Hall. We propose weekly visits, Wednesdays from
1:30-7:30 pm. to begin on November 4, 1987 and continue through the winter
season. An evaluation of the circulation and use by Plymouth patrons of this
stop will be made by May 31, 1988.
The bookmobile will park in a well -lighted area toward the far end of the
parking lot; City Hall will provide bookmobile staff with a key to the building
for after-hours access; one of the building receptionists will serve as the
library contact person (i.e. notification of bookmobile delay or absence due to
weather or mechanical problems).
Bookmobile staff may schedule programs in City Hall meeting rooms, following
current city policy/procedures and will assume responsibility for room set up
and clearance. Ardis Wiley, bookmobile supervisor, will be responsible for
site stop arrangements. She can be reached at 566-3206, Monday -Thursday.
We look forward to providing the residents of Plymouth with additional access
to the Library's materials and information resources through the bookmobile.
Unless we hear otherwise from you, we will plan to initiate bookmobile service
at Plymouth City Hall, November 4 from 1:30-7:30 pm.
Sincerely,
Ann Eccles
Outreach Librarian
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Robert Rohlf, Library Director
Ardis Wiley, Bookmobile
HENNEPIN COUNTY
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HENNEPIN COUNTY
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Robert E. Middlemist, Jr.,
and Merry J. Middlemist,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
City of Plymouth,
Defendant.
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Case Type: Condemnation
DISTRICT COURT
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
FINDINGS OF FACT,
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW,
AND ORDER FOR JUDGMENT
Court File No. 84-03988
Pursuant to the parties' Stipulation Regarding Determination of Just Compensation
dated June 19, 1987, and this Court's Order for Trial, the above -captioned matter came
on for trial before the undersigned, sitting without a jury, on September 14, 15, and 16,
1987. S. Todd Rapp, Esq. appeared on behalf of Plaintiffs. James J. Thomson, Jr., Esq.
appeared on behalf of Defendant.
Upon all the files, records, and proceedings herein, upon the Court's prior Order for
Judgment dated May 8, 1987, and upon the evidence adduced at trial, the Court hereby
makes its
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Plaintiffs Robert E. Middlemist, Jr. and Merry J. Middlemist are residents of
the County of Hennepin.
2. Defendant City of Plymouth is a Minnesota municipal corporation.
3. On April 25, 1984, Defendant City of Plymouth (hereinafter "Plymouth")
took from Plaintiffs Robert E. Middlemist, Jr. and Merry J. Middlemist (hereinafter
"Middlemist") an approximately 1.8 -acre tract of land known as Outlot A, Robert
Middlemist Sixth Addition (hereinafter "Outlot A") for public purposes.
4. Pursuant to a Stipulation by and between Middlemist and Plymouth made and
entered into in April, 1984, which Stipulation is on file and of record in the above matter,
the parties agree that the compensation owing to Middlemist for Outlot A was to be
determined according to the value of Outlot A as of the date construction of proposed
Hennepin County Road 9 was commenced. Construction of proposed Hennepin County
Road 9 commenced on January 28, 1987. The value of Outlot A shall be determined as of
January 28, 1987.
5. The highest and best use of Outlot A, as testified by experts retained both
by Plymouth and by Middlemist, is for single-family residential use subject to a zoning
classification R-113. The size and configuration of Outlot A is such as to reasonably
permit the creation of eight single-family attached lots on Outlot A. The creation of
eight such single-family attached lots would be consistent with, and appropriate to, the
existing neighborhood and development.
6. If the Outlot A was not needed for public roadway purposes, the evidence at
trial from both Plymouth and Middlemist witnesses was that the Outlot would be ripe for
development, that Middlemist could reasonably have expected to secure necessary zoning
and other permits required for the development to take place, and that the development
of the Outlot would not take place at too remote a time. Therefore, the appraisal
method known as the "Development Cost Approach" is the appropriate method for
determining the value of Outlot A.
7. The retail value of Outlot A, as of January 28, 1987, was $196,000,
reflecting a per -lot value of $24,500.
8. The direct development costs which must be subtracted from the retail
value of Outlot A in determining the just compensation due to Middlemist are found to be
as follows:
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Sanitary Sewer
$4,440.00
Water Main
5,508.00
Area Sewer and Water Charges
8,360.00
Streets
4,956.00
Rough Grading
22,400.00
Park Dedication Fee
4,600.00
City Platting Fee
760.00
City Administration Fee
581.00
Engineering, Surveying and
Contingency Costs
4,471.00
Total Direct Development Costs $ 56,036.00
9. In identifying the above direct development costs as reflecting fair and
reasonable estimates of the costs likely to be incurred it the subdivision of Outlot A, the
Court rejects Plymouth's proposal to extend sewer and water laterals from Zachary Lane
when existing facilities are available, adequate, and easily accessible in existing 43rd
Avenue North. The Court also finds that the existing topography of the Outlot, without
rough grading, would result in the elevation of building sites being three feet below
street level. The Court accepts Plymouth's proposal, supported by the testimony of Mr.
Richard Ruppert, Plaintiffs' expert, that rough grading would be necessary, and that
either Middlemist would incur grading costs as found by the Court in connection with
actual development of the Outlot A site, or that the price an informed and willing buyer
would pay for lots developed from Outlot A without such rough grading would be reduced
accordingly.
10. The Court finds that the indirect development costs associated with a
development of the Outlot would be as follows:
Sales and Promotional Expense $13,000.00
Holding and Finance Charges 13,000.00
Developer's Profit 13,000.00
Total Indirect Development Costs $ 39,000.00
11. By the agreement and stipulation of the parties dating from April, 1984,
Middlemist received any appreciation in land value from the date of the actual taking,
April 25, 1984, to January 28, 1987. The Court finds that awarding interest for the same
period would provide double compensation to Middlemist.
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12. Middlemist is not entitled to any severance damages by reason of the taking
of Outlot A. The County Road 9 right-of-way existed when Middlemist purchased the
parcel of land containing Outlot A, and presumably Middlemist's purchase price was less
by reason of the right-of-way, and therefore no additional recovery is appropriate. Even
assuming a partial taking has occurred and severance damages are appropriate, the
amount of any such damages would be speculative. This Court cannot reasonably
estimate or determine what prices developers would have paid in 1985, the year of
Middlemist's sale of other lots in the Robert Middlemist Sixth Addition, if the County 9
right-of-way did not exist and Outlot A would have been available for development.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Middlemist is entitled to payment of just compensation for Plymouth's taking of
Outlot A in the amount of 8100,964.00.
Middlemist is entitled to interest on the above amount at the statutory rate from
and after January 28, 1987.
ORDER FOR JUDGMENT
1. The Court orders that judgment shall enter in favor of Middlemist and
against Plymouth in the amount of $100,964.00, together with interest thereon from and
after January 28, 1987 at the statutory rate.
LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY
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Dated:
BY THE COURT: %
Roberta K. Levy, Distri t Judge
Hennepin,,, County Courts
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DATE OF SEMINAR/CONFERENCE:
LOCATION:
EMPLOYEE ATTENDING:
TOTAL COST:
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
CONFERENCE - SEMINAR REPORT
October 24-28. 1987
Toronto. Canada
Richard J. Carlquist
$860.00
PURPOSE/THEME OF SEMINAR/CONFERENCE: This was the annual conference of the
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Major issues that were
covered at this year's conference included subjects relating to improving police
performance, innovative community relations programs, dealing with problem
employees, issues in police leadership. and a labor issues update.
DESCRIBE BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEE/CITY: As with most conferences of this type, the
maior benefit is the networking that goes on between meetings. For instance, we
are currently reviewing and updating our operations manual. In that regard,
sensitive policy issues relating to use of police force and police pursuit are
the most controversial ones facing police administrators throughout the country.
I have made contacts with representatives from the Arlington, Virginia Police
Department concerning their recent $5.5 million settlement in a police pursuit
case. I have now received a copy of their "amended" pursuit policy.
As a side note, 1 was talking to enforcement officers from the Department of
Immigration, who are stationed in Washington D.C., when one of them looked
closely at my name tag and said, "Plymouth, Minnesota -- isn't that where Jeff
Howard was from?"
RJC: as
November 4, 1987
TO: Metropolitan Area Local Elected Officials
Metropolitan Council
300 Metro Square Building
Seventh and Robert Streets
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Telephone (612) 291-6359
Autumn is rapidly approaching and soon it will again be time for the annual
series of the Metropolitan Council Chair's regional meetings.
These meetings have been held by Council chairs since 1975 and provide an
opportunity for you to hear about the issues the Metropolitan Council is
dealing with, as well as an opportunity to express your concerns and ideas
about the Council and its work.
I would like to discuss with you the Council's priority projects for next
year, and some of the metropolitan issues we think the legislature may address
in 1988. Most of the meeting, however, will be devoted to your thoughts about
what you think we're doing right, what we're doing wrong and what we should be
doing in the future.
We will be holding at least one breakfast meeting in each county. The South
Hennepin County meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18, at the Holiday
Inn, 1201 West 94th Street, Bloomington. We'll meet for a Dutch treat
breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
I look forward to seeing you and other public officials from South Hennepin
County at the breakfast meeting. Please RSVP to Rosemarie Coleman at 291-6630.
Sincerely
Steve Keefe
Chair, Metropolitan Council
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`W NOY 5 1987
�, CITY Of PLYMOUTH
An Equal Opportunity Employer
North
Memorial
Medical
Center
3300 North Oakdale
Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422
612/520-5200
October 26, 1987
William J. Hanvik
3820 Georgia North
Crystal, Minnesota 55427
Dear Bill:
It is with great pleasure that I request the honor of your presence
at the 1987 Public Safety Service Awards dinner.
Your name was submitted by Chief Richard Carlquist as a potential
recipient for a Public Safety Service Award. Upon receipt and
review of the documents submitted, the review committee wishes tc
cite you for the Public Safety Award of Merit.
Based on your contributions to the Plymouth Police Department, your
investigative attributes in the area of white collar crime, dedication
to the community as well as your humaritarian deeds, we wish to honor
you with this award as a small token of what your accomplishments mean
to the people you serve.
We therefore request the honor of your presence at the 1987 Public Safety
Awards dinner to be held November 19, 1987 at North Memorial Medical
Center.
You will shortly receive an invitation and R.S.V.P. card in the mail.
Please indicate the names of the guests that you will be bringing with
you. Should you have any questions on this request or the selection
process, please feel free to contact me at 520-5026.
Sincerely,
Douglas E. Hoppenrath,"Chairman
Fourth Annual Public Safety Service Awards Committee
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Mr. John La Fond
14883 45th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. La Fond:
On behalf of the City of Plymouth, I would like to thank you for
your generous $620.68 donation for the purchase and planting of
a 4" diameter, 15 foot linden tree in Amhurst Park.
Your neighbors as well as I should be very appreciative of your
efforts to make Plymouth a greener community.
Again, thank you kindly for your charitable donation.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Kissinger,
City Forester
cc: Eric Blank
James Willis
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
4227 XYLON AVENUE NORTH • NEW NOPE. MN 55428 • 533-9392
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October 23, 1987
Rick Busch
City of Plymouth
Park and Recreation Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Rick,
On behalf of the NHPAA Soccer Committee, I want to thank you and your
staff who worked so hard to provide and maintain the facilities for
our fall soccer program. Please extend our thanks to all who were
involved with our program.
I would also like to thank you for putting together the fall schedule
for our program.
Sincerely yours,
NEW HOPE/PLYMOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
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October 28, 1987
Mayor Virgil Schneider
Plymouth City Council
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mid . .55441
Dear Mayor Schneider:
Chelsea Mews wishes to thank you for your prompt consideration and effective
solution to our fireplace repair problems. Repair work on our fireplaces =s
now in progress, thanks to you.
The safety of all of our homeowners has improved because of your attention to
this matter. We all appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Karen Fox, President
Chelsea Mews Association
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-10-798 NOV
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CITY UrrI'lr�rL.,.
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner rfe,
seconded by Commissioner Johnson:
WHEREAS household hazardous wastes`
pose a threat to wast � ` `
haulers, the county's transfer stations and waste -to -energy
facilities, and also pose a threat of poisonings and fires in
the home, and are of concern to local building inspectors and
fire marshals, and
WHEREAS, household and garden chemicals improperly disposed
of in landfills can lead to groundwater contamination, and
WHEREAS, because of these concerns, the county and local
municipalities set up a collection program for three Saturdays
in September with 15 collection sites throughout the county, and
WHEREAS, approximately 4,500 people brought household
hazardous wastes to the collection sites, with the materials
including about 50,000 cans of paint, approximately 3,000 car
batteries and other chemicals which will fill hundreds of large
drums, and
WHEREAS, the project would not have been possible without
the cooperation of municipalities in the county and hundreds of
volunteers who helped staff the collection sites,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the county expresses a sincere thank
you to all volunteers who participated and helped make the
program a great success, including representatives of Thorpe
Brothers Real Estate, Citizens for a Better Environment,
Minnegasco, League of Women Voters, Minneapolis recycling
program, Ramsey County, Scott County, Sierra Club and Clean
Water Action Group, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the county thanks all cities
in Hennepin County for their efforts, especially those that
provided sites and volunteers, including Bloomington, Hopkins,
St. Louis Park, Shorewood, Minneapolis, Corcoran, Osseo, Orono,
Plymouth, Golden Valley and Crystal.
The question was on the adoption of the resolution, and
there were seven YEAS and no NAYS as follows:
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY OTHER
Jeff Spartz
X
Randy Johnson
X
John Keefe
X
John E. Derus
X
E. F. Robb, Jr.
X
Sam S. Sivanich
X
Mark Andrew, Chairman X
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
ATTEST:
Cleft the Co my Board
OCT 2 91987