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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
October 22, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL/STAFF DINNER MEETING -- Monday, October 26, 6:00 p.m.
Dinner meeting with Finance Department staff in the City Council
conference room.
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. Special City
Council meeting in City Council chambers.
3. RECYCLING TASK FORCE -- Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. The
Recycling Task Force will meet in the City Center lunchroom. Agenda
attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. Planning
Commission meeting in the City Council chambers. Agenda attached.
(M-4)
5. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- Wednesday, October 28, 7:30 a.m.
The Plymouth eve opment ouncil will meet next Wednesday morning in
the City Council conference room. Agenda attached. (M-5)
6. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for October and November are
attache -6
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. MIELKE FIELD UPDATE -- As of October 16 the District 281 Government
Advisory Council meeting, the Mielke Field Task Force has not made
any recommendation on relocating the facility. Likewise, the
Robbinsdale School District has not yet made a decision to sell the
property to the prospective developer, Kraus -Anderson. It must
first learn what the cost would be to rebuild the facility.
Kraus -Anderson estimates the costs for rebuilding a 4,600 seat
facility at Armstrong or Cooper at $610,000-$740,000. Estimated
cost for rebuilding at Sandburg Junior High is $575,000. The School
District, however, feels these figures are low and is developing its
own estimates.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
October 22, 1987
Page two
2. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - SEPTEMBER REPORT -- Shown below is a table
displaying our average daily ridership for the commuter/reverse
commuter, internal circulator and total system for each week of
September. The second table displays the year to date averages in
each service area compared with the target which we must achieve in
order to have a successful project.
MONTHLY
PLYMOUTH METROLINK
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE
SEPTEMBER 1987
Total
System
SERVICE TYPE
Commuter/
Internal
Total
TARGET
370
Reverse Commuter
Circulator
System
WEEK OF:
- 16%
- 3%
9/1 - 9/4
348
55
403
9/8 - 9/11
349
27
376
9/14 - 9/18
340
32
372
9/21 - 9/25
349
27
376
9/28 - 9/30
355
25
380
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MONTH LONG
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AVERAGE
348
33
381
YEAR TO DATE
Item
Commuter/
Reverse Commuter
Internal
Circulator
Total
System
YEAR TO DATE
RIDERSHIP AVERAGE
370
47
417
TARGET
370
56
432
% OVER/(UNDER)
TARGET
-0-
- 16%
- 3%
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
• October 22, 1987
Page three
A number of observations are in order:
1. As expected, with the end of school vacations, internal
circulator ridership dropped off in September to an average
daily ridership of 33 passengers per day. This decrease in
ridership has been experienced each year since the beginning of
the Metrolink project. Hopefully, as in the past, ridership
will increase steadily the remainder of the year in order that
we may meet our target of 56 passengers per day.
2. Ridership for the commuter/reverse commuter portion of the
service in September increased somewhat to 348 passengers per
day. Last year at this time, ridership averaged at 354
passengers per day.
3. In terms of our system -wide ridership target of 432 passengers
per day, we are now below our goal by 15 with a total system
average of 417 passengers per day.
DAILY RIDERSHIP
AVERAGES
BY
MONTH
FOR
CALENDAR
YEARS 1984
- 1987
SERVICE TYPE
Commuter/
Internal
Total
Reverse
Commuter
Circulator
System
MONTH:
1984
1985
1986
1987
1984
1985 1986
1987
1984
1985
1986
1987
January
330
307
351
429
21
51
40
47
351
358
391
476
February
310
292
350
394
25
50
47
49
335
342
394
442
March
307
311
338
397
25
56
64
53
332
367
402
450
April
301
295
354
365
27
55
44
49
331
350
398
414
May
295
298
332
350
27
36
35
36
322
334
367
386
June
276
314
349
358
41
53
64
54
317
367
413
412
July
277
297
328
345
42
52
62
52
319
349
390
397
August
266
292
328
345
47
57
73
54
313
349
401
399
September
275
322
354
348
32
42
33
33
307
364
387
381
October
276
312
384
36
55
40
312
367
424
November
271
311
396
35
57
50
306
368
446
December
-----------
265
320
412
39
52
56
304
372
468
YEAR LONG
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AVERAGE
287
306
356
370
36
51
51
47
321
357
407
417
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL NENORANDUN
October 22, 1987
Page four
3. TREE PLANTING AND VEGETATION ON THE COUNTY ROAD 61 WALL - Attached
is an October 21, 1986 letter from Mayor Schneider and a June 26,
1987 letter from Frank Boyles to Arlene Johnson with respect to the
plantings and vegetation at the County Road 61 wall. The letters
indicate that the trees will be planted on July 10, 1987. The trees
were planted in accordance with the letter. The trees were replaced
with similar species and size stock from the City's nursery. Mrs.
Johnson is not pleased with the size of the trees. Secondly, she
correctly points out that the planting has not taken place on the
County Road 61 wall. In August the wall was sprayed to kill the
vegetation thereon. Subsequently, our contractor, Lino Lakes
Nursery, was scheduled to plant the wall in September. Planting did
not take place before October 1st and over the past three weeks,
Fred Moore has been trying to contact Lino Lakes in order that the
plantings will be completed. On October 20 we received confirmation
from Lino Lakes that a species of Vetch will be seeded onto the wall
on Friday, October 23. The material will then grow next spring.
(I-3)
4. METROLINK PROFILE -- The October issue of "In Transit" a publication
of the Minnesota Public Transit Association and Regional Transit
Board, featured a profile on the Plymouth Metrolink system. A copy
of the article is attached. (I-4)
5. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Safety Committee, October 14, 1987 (I -5a)
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, October 14, 1987
(I -5b)
c. Recycling Task Force, October 14, 1987 (I -5c)
6. TOWN MEETING -- Town meeting notices for Area Eight were mailed to
residents this week. A copy of the notice is attached. (I-6)
7. CABLE TV COVERAGE OF CITY ELECTION RESULTS -- Arrangements are
underway for cable tv coverage of the November 3 City election
results. As precinct totals are received, they will be shown on the
City's cable channel together with the overall city total using the
Microgen character generator. Attached is a memorandum from Helen
LaFave describing election night coverage. (I-7)
8. CITY CENTER PHONE & COUNTER TRAFFIC -- Traffic counts of incoming
telephone calls and in-person counter visits during the week of
September 21-25, 1987 are attached. For comparison purposes, the
report also includes 1986 totals for this same period. Overall,
1987 counts remain somewhat close to 1986 totals, with a 5% increase
in phone activity, and a 3% decrease in in-person counter traffic.
(I-8)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
October 22, 1987
Page five
9. BOARD OF ZONING -- Attached is an updated roster for the Board of
Zoning djustments and Appeals. Also included is a revised Board of
Zoning Commission attendance chart. The chart provided last week
incorrectly reported totals for Commissioner Porzio. (I-9)
10. CITY ATTORNEY BILLING -- Attached is a copy of the City Attorney's
client summary for services performed during the month of Septem-
ber. The detailed listing of the bill is on file in the City
Manager's office. (I-10)
11. NW HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICE COUNCIL -- The NWHHSC has prepared the
attached brochure entitled, "So You Want To Be A Northwest Hennepin
Human Service Advisory Commissioner?" The brochure describes the
Advisory Commission and its activities. Additional brochures are
available at the City Center for persons interested in the Advisory
Commission. (I-11)
12. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS:
a. Begin Salvage Yard -- The attached memo from Tom Saba reports on
his October 7 and 14 inspections at the Begin property. At the
October 7 visit, Tom confirmed substantial removal of non-metal
solid wastes from the property. However, the October 14 inspec-
tion showed limited progress on removing tires from the
property. Tom discussed with Mr. Begin his plans for tire
removal, and Mr. Begin indicated that arrangements were in place
for removal of the tires on a daily basis. (I-12)
13. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Correspondence to Metropolitan Council Chair, Steve Keefe, from
Mayor and City Manager. The Mayor's letter conveys the City's
position with respect to the proposed solid waste transfer
station in Plymouth. The City Manager's letter addresses the
Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Policy Plan.
(I -13a)
b. Letter to Mr. Richard Burke, Chair and CEO, United HealthCare
Corporation, from Mayor Schneider, on the company's consider-
ation of a Plymouth site for its corporate headquarters.
(I -13b)
c. Letter of appreciation to Mr. Rudolph Marti, 11134 Highway 55,
for his contribution to the City's police officer bullet-proof
vest fund. (I -13c)
d. Letter to Art Ankers, West Medicine Lake Community Club, from Al
Cottingham, concerning the holding of auctions for fund raising
purposes at the Community Club. Because the club is a non-
conforming use in a Residential Zoning District, auctions will
not be permitted. (I -13d)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
October 22, 1987
Page Six
e. Copy of "letter to editor" to Star & Tribune from Larry
Lundquist, 15620 - 9th Avenue No., on the geese translocation
program. (I -13e)
f. Letter responding to Mr. ferry Chmielewski, 12410 - 26th Avenue
No., from the Public Safety Director, regarding Mr.
Chmielewski's concern with the phone system tie-up last Saturday
as a result of the sale of World Series tickets. (I -13f)
g. Letter of appreciation from David Peterson, Green Earth, 4900
C.R. 18, on the installation of left turn signal at Bass Lake
Road & Zachary Lane. (I -13g)
h. Letter from Ruth Franklin, Board Member, Regional Transit Board,
to Mayor Schneider, providing a report on RTB activities and
projects. (I -13h)
i. Letter from Linda O'Brian, Chair, NW Hennepin Human Services
Advisory Council, to Eydie Kargar, Plymouth representative to
NWHHSC, regarding her intent to continue representation on the
Commission. (I-131)
j. Letter from Thomas Feeney, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, to Gerry Neils, Plymouth HRA Chair, approving the
Report on Audit for period ending December 31, 1986. (I -13j)
k. Letter to Edward Heins, 2920 Berkshire Lane, from City Manager,
regarding the City's position with respect to the extension of
street and utilities to serve Mr. Heins' property. (I -13k)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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CITY OF
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October 22, 1987
Dear Task Force Member:
The next meeting of the Recycling Task Force is scheduled for
7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 at the Plymouth City Center, 3400
Plymouth Blvd. We will meet in the lunchroom.
MEETING AGENDA
1. Elect a chair or acting chair
2. Review the promotional plan
It is important for the Task Force to determine if it concurs
with the elements of the promotional plan at this meeting. The
City Council has to act on the weekly collections, containers,
brochures, weekly drawing, yard waste and advertisements at its
November 16 meeting to maintain the time line. The City Council
is the ultimate determiner of the plan elements, timing, funding,
etc. It is the responsibility of the Task Force to make
recommendations to the City Council.
I am enclosing a roster of Recycling Task Force members.
Dick and I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
enclosure
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
RECYCLING TASK FORCE
CITY. QF PLYMOUTH
Dianne Fischer George Dilauro
11415 - 42nd Ave. No. P.O. Box 41566
Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55441
559-7526
Gerald Neils Mary Chapman
3890 Orleans Lane 10877 Southshore Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55441
545-2679 544-6131
Trygve Svard Bob Mueller
12075 - 48th Avenue 4612 Rosewood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442 Plymouth, MN 55442
559-3324
Mark Slicker Larry Yauk
17220 - 5th Avenue 3310 Fountain Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447 Plymouth, MN 55447
473-1585
Jim Sentman Sylvia Gustafson
13510 Sunset Trail 17555 - 28th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55447
544-0426
473-307
Mary West Susan Dunn
17200 - 30th Avenue 17815 - 4th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55447 Plymouth, MN 55447
476-4422 473-7007
Brian Wood Arlene Smith
4180 Ximines Lane 1705 Merrimac Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55447
559-7344 473-4843
Al Mast
Dan Scherer
17625 - 11th
Avenue No.
Scherer Sanitation
Plymouth, MN
55447
P.O. Box 272
473-3887
Delano, MN 55328
479-4333
Don Rinkenberger
Sandy Roskowiak
11530 - 54th
Avenue
Randy's Sanitation
Plymouth, MN
55442
Route 3, Box 342
559-9178
Delano, MN 55328
479-3335
M-3
Dick Pouliot
Recycling Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, NW 55447
SS9-2800
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
559-2800
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987
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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.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:30 P.M.
Planning Commission Minutes, October 14, 1987
A. Craig Freeman, Freeman's Inc. for TCBY Yogurt Shop. Conditional Use Permit
for a retail yogurt shop with carry -out provision in Willow Grove Shopping
Center at the northeast corner of Nathan Lane and Shelard Parkway. (87111)
B. Wayzata Evangelical Free Church. Preliminary Plat and Variance to plat one
lot for the existing church and eight single family residential lots at 705
Highway 101 North, the southwest corner of Highway 101 and 8th Avenue North.
(86131)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Robert and Mary McAuliffe. Lot Consolidation/Lot Division and Variance of two
platted lots at the northwest corner of County Road 18 and 18th Avenue North.
(87065)
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Amoco Oil Co. Rezoning, General Development Plan, Preliminary Plat, Final
Plat, Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Site Plan for property located at
the southeast corner of I-494 and County Road 9. (87062)
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Letter of Transmittal from Building Aesthetics Task Force
8. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 P.M.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: October 8, 1987
TO: Plymouth Development Council Members
FROM: Bob Burger, President
SUBJECT OCTOBER 28 MEETING
The next meeting of the Plymouth Development Council will be held on
Wednesday morning, October 28, at 7:30 a.m. in the Plymouth City
Center Council Conference Room. The following items are scheduled for
discussion. You may wish to bring up other items as well:
I. Follow up on Zoning Ordinance amendments - Blair Tremere
II. Architectural Review Task Force Report - Blair Tremere
III. Status Report Building Inspection and permit issuance turn
around time. Bob Burger.
IV. Proposed changes to "Engineering Guidelines" fo�r street
construction requirements - John Sweeney. Co.4�o►�1^t�
V. Other Business
I hope to see you at the meeting.
cc: dames G. Willis, City Manager
Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Ray Anderson, Community Development Coordinator
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
S/F 10120
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
July 22, 1987
PRESENT: Peter Pflaum, Lundgren Brothers Construction Company; Tom Bisanz,
United Property; Roy Lund, Rottlund Company; Marge Fireferichs,
Eden Prairie Chamber; Charlotte Johnson, Edina Realty; Del
Wischmann, Quality Homes; Greg Frank, McCombs -Knutson; Marlin
Grant, Marvin Anderson Construction; Mike Stulberg, Planning
Commission; John Griffith, Trammell Crow; Bill Burng, Lockhart
Development; Bob Burger, Burger Development Group; and City Staff
Members, Jim Willis, Stan Scofield, Ray Anderson, Fred Moore,
Blair Tremere, Joe Ryan, Sherm Goldberg and Frank Boyles
I. REPORT ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTION CONCERNS - Bob Burger reported
that the building permit issuance process, which had taken up to two to
three weeks because of volume, has now been reduced to approximately five to
seven work days. He also indicated that a new full-time inspector has been
brought on staff, effective July 27. Marlin Grant stated that his waiting
time is still two to three weeks and asked the staff to check to see whether
their permit materials are in order, or if there is some other reason
causing the delay. Bob Burger suggested that Marlin obtain the information
sheets and checklists provided by the City.
II. EROSION CONTROL SEDIMENTATION AND STREET CLEANING - Sherm Goldberg reported
that the dry weather has mitigated major problems. However, a civil
engineering student has been hired as an inspector, who has regularly worked
with developers to eliminate mud on streets. Sherm stated that this is
still a very high priority to the Council.
III. STATUS AND CONTENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - Blair Tremere reported
that the Planning Commission has acted upon the following proposed ordinance
amendments:
(1) Clarification of the R1 -B Zone and purpose thereof.
(2) Administrative review and approval of certain site plans.
(3) Provisions to conditional and permitted uses.
(4) Clarification of awning, marquee and canopy signs, including carports.
(5) Revised fencing regulations.
(6) Environment information and controls in the Subdivision Code.
The City Council will be considering these proposed revisions at their
July 27 meeting and developers are welcome to attend. A staff report will
be available on Friday, July 24.
PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
July 22, 1987
Page 2
IV. 1988 BUDGET - 1988/1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HEARINGS - Fred Moore
stated that the Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on
August 26th on the 1988 - 1992 Capital Improvement Program. The cutoff for
projects with 100% developer financing is January. The cutoff for projects
with others sharing the cost has already passed on May 1st. Fred reviewed
the Metropolitan Urban Service Area line and the City Urban Service Area
line (staged Growth Plan). He indicated that the North Central intercepter
is anticipated for 1990, as well as an extension of sewer to the area south
of Hwy 55 at approximately Hwy 101. The Pike Lake sewer is being extended
this year. Discussion ensued with respect to the Stage Growth Plan and what
happens to it after December 31, 1989. Fred stated that a watertower is
included at Hwy 101 and Hwy 55 in 1989 with wells, 10 in 1988 and 11 in
1991. The street program includes 34th Avenue and Annapolis Lane,
contingent on development, 10th Avenue to County Road 18, Northwest
Boulevard south from 47th to Soo Line, again contingent on development, 6th
Avenue Extension in 1990 or 1992, Fernbrook and 27th Avenue traffic control
improvements in 1988, County Roads 9 and 10 improvements by the County and
County Road 6, I-494 Interchange in 1989. Schmidt Lake Road improvements
are also included.
V. Dick Carlquist distributed a copy of a proposed ordinance amendment related
to public safety in amending Chapter 9 in the Plymouth City Code, with
respect to fire extinguishing systems in residential structures. He
indicated that the proposed amendment would provide for fire extinguishing
systems in units containing more than 4 dwelling units within the R-3, R-4
Zoning Districts in addition to the current multiresidential and
nonresidential applications. The amendment would also provide for a 15
rather than 12 foot wide fire lane in all structures. Stan Scofield stated
that his investigation with the ISO office indicated that sprinkled
buildings are rated at 17� per $100 of insured value, while buildings
without sprinkling are $1.47 per $100 Insured value. Bob Burger expressed
concern about the 7 -ton fire lane surrounding the building and the fact that
the Council cannot have it both ways. It's a trade-off between vegetation
and blacktop. Del Wischmann asked how many deaths had occurred in Plymouth
as a result of fires in multi -family residances. Marlin Grant stated that
the insurance numbers do not add up. His premiums are nowhere close to the
$1.49 earlier cited, nor is he aware of anyone else. From his discussion
with insurance agents, sprinkler systems yield, at maximum, a 10 to 15%
premium savings.
If a building is sprinklered, then the 15 foot fire lane is not required.
There was some question about the discretionary nature of this decision.
Marlin Grant stated that the Minnesota State Builder's Association has a
number of questions on this proposal. He cited each question as follows:
(1) Does the City have fire suppression capability now?
(2) Can that capability be increased?
(3) Is it appropriate for future residents to pay for fire increases if
sprinkling systems are installed.
PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
July 22, 1987
Page 3
V. (Continued)
(4) Can the water distribution adequately handle this amendment?
(5) Are there other construction provisions which should be considered?
(6) Will this discourage new building in the community?
(7) Will this make the City noncompetitive with others?
(8) Can fire suppression keep pace with City growth?
(9) Is the ordinance a substitute for City responsibility?
(10) Will the impact of the ordinance be to make all existing buildings
nonconforming?
Marlin Grant cited a 1981 study which indicates that sprinklers do not
protect lives, nor do they save buildings necessarily. The smoke is the
dangerous agent and sprinklers do nothing but exacerbate smoke. Sprinkling
systems are not activated except in very high temperatures and accidents and
vandalism associated with them are another area of problems to be
considered. Marlin Grant said he will provide a copy of the Builder
Association letter.
Tom Bisanz asked what rationale Justifies a 50 foot dimension for the
location of the fire lanes. He stated that in most communities the
dimension is approximately 100 feet. This is the first community he's seen
with such a restrictive fire lane requirement. Roy Lund stated that the
sprinkling actually cost more money than the value of the building. He said
that losses are occurring in buildings between 10 and 20 years old, not new
buildings. Four of seventeen insurance companies he contacted would
guarantee reduction of premium for sprinklers, the others would not give
specifics. He stated that the savings associated with the sprinkler systems
is $1.00 per square foot, but the cost is more like $1.70 per square foot.
He indicated that the water department may have something to say about this
requirement.
Peter Pflaum asked what other communities are doing. Minnetonka and Eden
Prairie have adopted Appendix E of the State Fire Code. Bob Burger
suggested that a subcommittee be formed to discuss this issue with City
representatives. It was hoped that through this meeting, some consensus
could be achieved prior to making such a proposal to the City Council. Bob
Burger will confirm the names of individuals to participate with Dick
Carlquist.
PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
July 22, 1987
Page 4
VI. APPOINTMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS - Jim Willis stated
that the Mayor and Council directed that an ad hoc Committee be formed to
evaluate the City regulations relative to exterior aesthetics and the
compatibility of new buildings with surroundings. The committee is to
include a representative of a large commercial/industrial developer; a small
commercial/ industrial developer and a retail developer. Bob Burger stated
that he would be interested in serving, Craig Freeman and John Griffith were
also suggested. Bob Burger will advise Jim Willis of proposed members.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS - Frank Boyles provided the Development Council Members with
an update on the Solid Waste Transfer Station siting issue and the fact that
Plymouth was a likely candidate.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: October 12, 1987
TO: Plymouth Development Council Members
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FROM: Fred G. Moore, D rec or of Public Works
SUBJECT: Proposed Engineering Guideline Revisions
Street Standards
Recently the City had completed a "Pavement Management Study" for all the
streets within the City of Plymouth. This study evaluated our 206 miles
of streets and suggested either maintenance or reconstruction of these
streets in order to ensure a long useful life.
One of the conclusions of this study was that some of our newer streets
are deteriorating at a more rapid rate than should be expected. By
reviewing these streets, it was determined that this deterioration is
mainly as a result of wet or poor soil conditions. The study made seven
recommendations on revisions to our Engineering Guidelines in order that
the new streets which are constructed within the City will have a 20 year
life.
Attached herewith is a copy of the recommended changes to the present City
Guidelines. These revisions will be considered by the City Council at the
October 26, 1987, Council meeting. It is recommended that these changes
be effective for all plans and specifications submitted after January 1,
1988.
I would like to review these
Councilmembers at the next meeting.
FGM:kh
Attachments: Revisions
proposed changes with Development
10-9-87
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO PRESENT CITY ENGINEERING GUIDELINES
.V. Testing Requirements (continued)
Streets
a Soil tests indicated -ifs W�hicll_3h be excavated 'I'l-I
Soil testing is
required to Provide for Proper pavement design based on the existing
subgrade soils laboratory determined R -Values Where soil tests
indicate unsuitable soils or Presence of ground moisture a
recommendation for corrective work alonz with a recommendation for the
Possible need for an under drain system is required.
VI. Construction Requirements (continued)
4. Streets
In areas where the subgrade soils are not subiect to frost heaving but
have become unstable during construction (silty sands) the City Engineer
may require that aeotextile fabrics be used.
In areas where the subgrade soils are subiect to frost heaving (silts and
clays) the City Engineer may require that the subgrade be replaced with
three feet of granular fill and drain tile.
VI. Construction Requirements
3. Storm Sewer
Where catch basin leads or storm sewer is less than six feet dee
granular Pipe bedding to a death of six feet is required to eliminate
frost heaving.
All curb box bolts on catch basins shall be removed to allow vertical
movement of the curb box corresponding to curb movement due to frost.
VII.Miscellaneous (continued)
10. In areas where _drain tile is installed drain tile stubs are required to
be made available for extension to building footing drains.
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CITY Oc
Ms. Arlene Johnson
3535 Rosewood Lane North
Plymouth, Mn 55441
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Thank you for your recent telephone call regarding the plantings for the
stone retaining wall at Northwest Boulevard and Medicine Lake Drive. I am
attaching a memorandum from Fred Moore on this subject. As I suspected,
planting did not take place this spring since .it was an atypical spring with
very few rains. We have therefore scheduledithe Dlanting for Septembe,. I
agree with your statement that planting the materials now would be to no
avail.
For your information, we are scheduled to install trees along the east side
of the road the week of July 10, 1987. Thanks for your inquiry.
Yours very truly,
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
cc: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
October 21, 198
Ms. ° Johnson
3535 Rosewood Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Johnson:
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Thank you for attending the Plymouth Town Meeting for Area Two on October 14
and submitting Resident Feedback Forms. Your feedback forms express concern
about three issues. The first is the signage on northbound County Road 61.
I am attaching for your information, a copy of a letter from Fred Moore,
Director of Public Works, to Hennepin County requesting revisions in the
signage in order to reduce the confusion which presently exists. Fred Moore
will provide you with an update on this subject once a response is received
from the County.
Your second concern was in regard to trees being planted on the east side of
County Road 61 from West Medicine Lake Road to County Road 9. You asked
that the City /replant those trees which are less than eight feet tall and
plant additional trees between each present tree location as soon as
possible. I have referred this matter to Fred Moore and Eric Blank, Park
and Recreation Director, who will respond to you directly.
Your final concern was that the appropriate type of ground cover be planted
on the stone wall at County Road 61 and Medicine Lake Drive. I am attaching
or your information, an article submitted by Councilmember Maria Vasiliou
regarding landscaping along State highways. This article clarifys the
reason for the selection of ground covers for road rights-of-way. Finally,
I have provided the City Councilmembers with copies of your petition
regarding the stone wall and tree replacement along County Road 61. I
believe that the staff will work with you toward a resolution of these
matters.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: City Councilmembers
James G. Willis, City Manager
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
System Profile: Plymouth Metrolink — A Success Story
Aletrolinkcommutershanslcrh'01111'1111sizccnachrs1ul11trrna,'park
and rick lncatiuns and transfer sbitions.
B,%, Prn1k Hoy -les. Assistant CithY 1y1anaget:
1'hruoulh
The implementation of Plymouth
Metrolink in Octoher 1983 was it great
asset for the developing community of
Plymouth. With over 15,000 persons
employed, and 4:3.000 residents residing
in the city, there is a demonsh;rted need
for t ansit service.
Since the inception of Plymouth
Metrolink in October 198:3. Plymouth
Metrolink has consistently increased daily
average ridership between 5 and 15%
each year. Daily ridership in 1987 is
averaging 434 passenger trips.
in the language of the trade. Plymouth
Metrolink is a 'lime actuated pulse4eeder
system' providing commuter, reverse
commuter and internal circulator service
to Plymouth residents and businesses
south of County Road 9 and west of
Medicine Lake. Commuter service, the
strongest component of die system from a
ridership perspective, provides peak hour
commuter service to Plymouth residents
working downtown for both eight and
nine c;clockers. To eliminate deadheading
and provide service to our city -batted
employers, reverse commuter service is
also available during teak hours to
Plymouth., expanding
commercial/industrial areas, including
Minneapolis Industrial Park, Northwest
Business Campus, Waterford Office F'
and many others. Finally, internal
circulator service is available almost
hourly, seven days it kick year around,
except for holidays, for individuals wishing
to shop, conduct personal husiness, visit
ur get to wok within and adjacent to
Plymouth, including Ridgcdale and
Ridgehaven shopping areas.
Designed for comparatively low density of
the suburhs, Plymouth Metrolink uses
four 35 -passenger mini -coaches. 'These
lightweight modern vehicles extend our
reach daily by circulating throughout
residential neighborhoods collecting
commuters, who are conveyed to the
pulse center for transfer to a full-sized
coach and an express trip downtown via
1-394 sane lanes. Reverse commuter
service is similar in the respect that die
full-size coaches convey the riders to the
Park and Ride Lot and from there, door-
to-door to their places of business within
the community using the 25 -passenger
mini -coaches.
Plymouth Metrolink is a shining example
of public/private partnership and
interagency cooperation. Medicine Litke
Lines, a privately held corporation,
operates the transit system and jointly
manages it with the. City of Plymouth.
From this relationship this system enjoys
the dual benefit-, of cost effective transit
delivery, coupled with closeness to de
customer:
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The effort; of the Regional 'Transit Iioa rd
and Minnesota Department of
Transportation have proved instrumental
in the success of this project. The
Regional 1ansit Board has been ever
ready to provide assistance and expertise
to die program. The Minnesota
Department of Transportation has also
contributed to the initial construction and
current expansion of the Park and Ride
IAA utilized as the "pulse" or transfer
center for Plymouth Metrolink.
The eyes and ears of Plymouth Metrolink
are a group of nine regular riders
collectively known as the Plymouth
Advisory committee on'lransitof PACT:
The PACT is our early warning system for
operating problems and has been
exceptional in identifying new ways and
target audiences for marketing.
Continued system growth requires that %%v
remain responsive to the changing needs
of dynamic and changing Plymouth. This
means that evaluation of route efficiency
is an ongoing part of the. system. We must
anticipate new development and develop
strategies to reconfigure routes to
maximize ridership efficiency. Our guiding
philosophy is, if a resident or business can
demonstrate on a continuing basis that it
minimum level of ridership can be
maintained, Plymouth Metrolink will do
everything possible to provide service.
Future plans for Plymouth Metrolink
include potential linkages with other
communities to serve suburban -to -
suburban targets.
Opt Out at least in Plymouth, has been a
successful tool for capturing the interest
and energies of a community who might
otherwise have never had the opportunity
to improve transit opportunities to their
residents. Through Opt Out the concept
of the pulse feeder system has been
successfully demonstrated by Medicine
Lake Lines. In the final analysis,
Plymouth has gained by making transit
available and consequently has made
better use of property tax dollars. The
region has benefited through the addition
of a new transit system serving more
riders than was heretofore the case. and
the knowledge that service other than
traditional line haul can be successful in
our Metropolitan area.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 14, 1987
PRESENT: Gary Smith, John Wenner, Steve Herwig, John Ward, Tom Vetsch,
Russ Elzy, John Sweeney, Frank Boyles
ABSENT: Mark Peterson, Lyle Robinson
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg and Doug Holm, North Star Risk Services; Dave
Volker, Employee Benefit Administration Co.; Bobbi Leitner,
Judy McMillin
1. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER MEETING MINUTES
The Committee approved the September 9, 1987 minutes as submitted.
REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES
1. Respirator Program -- Basic respirator usage and maintenance
training for pu lic works employees required to use respirators
on the Job was held on Tuesday, October 13. The training was
conducted by Dennis Lomineck of Mine Safety and Supply. John
Wenner advised that the training session did not cover the
supplied air respirator. Frank Boyles stated that traininq
would be arranged for this respirator. In addition, refresher
training sessions will be scheduled for all equipment at least
once per year.
2. Skid Steer Loader Trailer -- Frank advised that Jim Kolstad had
obtained a letter from the Case Equipment vendor confirming that
the trailer to be purchased is designed specifically for use
with the 1845-C skid steer loader.
Frank also indicated that Mark Peterson has discussed with Case
Equipment, arrangements for operator training of the skid steer
loader. Mark will have further information on the traininq
after October 19.
3. Toro Trailers -- Through memorandums from Jim Kolstad and Mark
eterson, the Committee was advised that a representative from
Daves Trailer Sales, a Toro trailer manufacturer, will be
evaluating the City's three Toro trailers to determine if the
trailers can be modified to manufacturer's specifications to
meet legal width requirements without a total rebuild. If the
trailers can be modified, Daves Trailer Sales will inspect and
certify in writing that the trailers meet or exceed manufacturer
specifications. If the trailers cannot be modified, they will
be disassembled and Jim Kolstad will seek approval to purchase
new trailers.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 14, 1987
Page two
4. Fresnel Screens/Fish-eye Mirrors -- Jim Kolstad has confirmed
that installation of fresnel screens and fish-eye mirrows will
be completed as vehicles are serviced. Gary Smith reported
that at a driving class he recently attended, the instructor
recommended that for maximum rear vision viewing, fish-eye/
convex mirrors not be placed on a vehicle's side -view mirror.
Instead, the mirrors should be mounted separately and more
forward on the vehicle, i.e., the vehicle's front fender,
similar to mirrors mounted on school buses. Tom Vetsch stated
that the five new trucks purchased by the City came equipped
with free-standing convex mirrors. The committee discussed what
the minimum size of a free-standing convex mirror should be.
Dave Drugg stated he would look into minimum specifications and
advise the committee.
5. Strobe Lights & Unattended Vehicles at Work Sites -- The
committee discussed the report contained in the September 30
memo from Jim Kolstad on strobe light operation. The purpose
for disconnection and removal of the strobe lights on city dump
trucks during the summer, was for vehicle clearance when loading
asphalt at the Bury & Carlson plant in Golden Valley. Dave
Volker noted that a number of other cities had experienced this
same problem at the asphalt plant. He suggested the cities
using the Bury & Carlson plant jointly request the company to
excavate their loading area approximately 6" to accommodate
trucks with strobe lights.
With regard to the issue of not operating strobe lights when a
vehicle is not running because of voltage drain on the battery,
Dave Volker again recommended the City check with vendors of
strobe light equipment to see if lower voltage drain -type
equipment is available for future purchase.
6. 26th & Olive Lane - Sight visibility at intersection -- The
comm I ttee reviewed Joe Ryan's memorandum regarding his inspec-
tion of this intersection for obstructed visibility. The
memorandum reports that all four corners at this intersection
have trees or bushes within the "site triangle" visibility
area. In addition, Joe noted a number of surrounding inter-
sections also having similar conditions. He has asked if the
City should undertake a program which would identify all inter-
sections and streets with obstructed visibility in the City.
This would allow for uniform enforcement action throughout the
City. Frank advised that Joe's memorandum would be discussed at
an upcoming staff meeting to determine if a consistent approach
to enforcement should be undertaken, and if so, the magnitude of
such enforcement compliance. Tom Vetsch suggested that when
staff is considering vehicle visibility requirements, they also
take into account visibility requirements for trucks, i.e.
snowplows.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 14, 1987
Page three
The committee also discussed the City's liability with respect
to vehicular accidents which list as a contributing factor,
obstructed visibility. The committee suggested the City
Attorney be asked to review the City's liability exposure if it
does not effectively enforce ordinance requirements. Dave Drugg
also recommended that the resource attorney for the League of
Minnesota Cities be contacted to learn how other communities are
handling this issue.
7. Tailgate Lift -- dim Kolstad has advised that the tailgate lift
is included in the 1988 budget and will be purchased in January.
8. Back Injury Prevention Training -- Dave Volker reported on the
eptem er back injury prevention training classes for Public
Works employees. Frank advised that he has requested a report
from Mark Peterson on procedures for transporting the wood
walkways used at skating rinks and warming houses.
9. Safety Committee review of mailbox damage -- The Committee
recommended that all incidences of mailbox damage by snowplows
be recorded by Tom Vetsch. A summary report will then be
reviewed at the end of 1987, and also at the end of the snow
season, to determine the magnitude of the problem, and to assist
in identifying specific locations in the City which are problem
areas for snowplowing.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Vehicular and Personal Injury Accidents -- The committee
reviewed two vehicular and three personal injury accidents. One
vehicular accident was determined preventable, and one non-
preventable. Memorandums will be sent to appropriate supervisors on
the committee's findings and recommendations.
Committee review of the above accidents resulted in the following_
recommendations or items for follow-up:
1) Lift devices on water treatment tanks -- Pad that portion of
lift eyelets which jut out on the water treatment tanks.
2) First Report of Injury -- Refresher training for supervisors on
completing First Report of Injury forms is recommended.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
The committee discussed its present accident review process, noting
concern with the amount of time being spent by the Committee in
reviewing minor accidents and incidents. Dave Volker suggested the
Committee may wish to consider having the Safety Coordinator reviewing
all accidents/incidents prior to a Safety Committee meeting to determine
if an accident should be reviewed by the committee as a whole. For
those accidents considered minor and not requiring committee review,
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 14, 1987
Page four
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the Safety Coordinator would provide a summary report to the Committee.
The committee would then have the option from the summary report to
review an accident if it so decides. Frank stated he would prepare a
proposal for Committee review at the November meeting.
Gary Smith suggested the City consider sending employees to the
defensive driver's training school in St. Cloud. Dave Drugg indicated
that similar classes are being formed in Dakota County and he would
make inquiries on the classes and if the City would be required to
provide their own vehicles.
Dave Volker reported that he would be attending hearings in November at
State offices on proposed revisions to confined space entry require-
ments. The proposals include requirements for testing vehicles used
Inside buildings for carbon monoxide levels, ventilation requirements
for garages, and the set up of police cars to transfer prisoners. He
will keep the committee advised on the progress of the hearings.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
October 14, 1987
Page 32
Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Reed, Anderson, Beach, Rosen, Bauman
and LaTour; staff Blank and Pederson; Councilman Sisk; and Del
Erickson
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Chair Edwards called the October meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Beach and seconded by Commissioner
Rosen to approve the minutes of the September meeting as presented. The
motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting.
b. Staff. No recreation staff were present at this meeting.
C. Others. There were no visitors.
4. REPORT ON PAST OOUNCIL ACTION
Council authorized staff to go out for bids on the Parkers Lake Pavilion.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Parkers Lake Pavilion - Review Bids. Director Blank reviewed for
the commissioners the bid results and indicated his disappointment
at how high they were. Architect Del Erickson stated that he spoke
to the contractors about why their bids were high, and he also
talked to contractors who did not bid. Their main reason for not
bidding was that they had work this time of year and simply did not
need the business. Director Blank and Mr. Erickson indicated that
one of the options available at this time would be to have the
project re -bid in January, when the bidding climate is generally
better. There is a possibility that bids could come in even lower
then. Areas where bids were higher than estimated include: site
work, general conditions, masonry, carpentry, mechanical and
electrical.
Councilman Sisk suggested doing the construction of the Pavilion in
phases, as was once discussed by PRAC earlier in the year. PRAC
indicated that was not practical now, because the building had been
redesigned, and the new design wasn't suitable for building in two
phases.
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PRAC Minutes
October 14, 1987
Page 33
Based on Mr. Erickson's original estimate of $330,000 for the
building alone, it was Commissioner Reed's opinion that the Council
would never approve any of the bids received. He would like to see
costs reduced in an effort to get back to the original estimate,
although he isn't sure how or if that can be done. Mr. Erickson
stated that to reduce the costs by $80,000 would substantially
change the structure and design of the building.
Commissioner Rosen wanted to know who decides that the costs are too
much and who established the original budget of $380,000? Director
Blank stated that that was the early projection by the architect.
Director Blank had suggested that $180,000 be taken from park
dedication and the rest of the financing was to come from revenue
sharing. Councilman Sisk reminded PRAC though that the revenue
sharing money could be used for other City projects, too. It's not
necessarily promised to park and recreation.
Director Blank indicated that his recommendation at this time would
be to reject all bids and redesign the project and then re -bid it in
January, when contractors are more likely to be looking for work.
Chair Edwards asked Councilman Sisk if the Council realizes that
this building is more than a bathhouse, and if they understand just
how important it is to PRAC that the facility be of good quality?
She stated that Parkers Lake is our most visible park in Plymouth
seen by residents as well as people not living in Plymouth who use
County Road 6 on their way to and from work. She feels that the
pavilion should be just as unique as the park. Other commissioners
agreed with Chair Edwards on this. Councilman Sisk responded that
the Council does realize that this facility is more than a
bathhouse. He also stated that he could tell how strong PRAC feels
about this facility, but he thinks PRAC needs to be more verbal
about their feelings with the rest of the Council. He urged PRAC
members to attend Council meetings more often to make their desires
known. He stated that they should not always rely on Director Blank
to be their sole spokesman.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY OCNMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY CCNMISSIONER
ANDERSON RECO4v]ENDING THAT ALL BIDS BE REJECTED AND THAT PRAC RE-
EVALUATE THE ALTERNATIVES. The motion carried with all ayes.
Director Blank pointed out to the commissioners that in re -designing
this facility, they should keep in mind that the Council recently
approved a firestation to be built in Plymouth, and that the main
purpose of this facility is to keep firetrucks out of the snow and
rain. With the possibility that 30,000-50,000 Plymouth residents
will use the Parkers Lake Pavilion on a yearly basis, shouldn't it
also be built with a quality equal to the fire station?
1. Update Phase II Construction. The ornamental lights for
Parkers Lake Park have been shipped and are expected to be
installed by October 23, and the by-pass lane along County Road
6 is almost completed.
PRAC Minutes
October 14, 1987
Page 34
Commissioner Rosen wondered about the placement of the picnic
tables in this park. Director Blank responded that they have
been situated in the large open grassy area west of the
playground equipment, but that they are not anchored down in
any way. He indicated that he wanted it that way, so that
people could move them around to suit the size of their group.
b. Neighborhood Parks Update. Director Blank indicated that
construction is 95% complete on the three newest parks. Seeding and
sodding is finished at Rolling Hills and County Road 61, with just a
small amount of sodding remaining to be done at Amhurst.
C. 1987 Trail Protects Update. Trails along Zachary Lane north of the
elementary school and along Fernbrook Lane from County Road 9 to
County Road 6 are finished, and the trail along Highway 101 is 85%
complete. Commissioner Rosen asked if the 101 trail would go as far
north as County Road 24. Director Blank stated that it goes to only
24th Avenue. He did indicate that when PRAC begins studying the 89-
93 CIP, the issue of running that trail up to County Road 24 could
be discussed at that time.
d. Lions Park Play Equipment. Director Blank reviewed with the
Commissioners the request from the residents regarding the
installation of new playground equipment in Lions Park. He stated
that he had met with Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Bruzek and had shared
four catalogs with them on various playground pieces. He also
indicated that several letters had been received from residents
offering their suggestions for which pieces to buy. Mrs. Bruzek was
present at the meeting and stated her preference for the Durascape
piece, which is geared primarily to pre-schoolers, with some
features for older children. Director Blank stated that he was
comfortable with the Durascape equipment, but that BigToy tends to
be a little less expensive. He also stated that the budget
established for this equipment was $10,000, but that it could be
increased if the Lions Club is willing to contribute to the project
in 1988. Commissioners then discussed if it would be better to buy
two pieces, one for pre-schoolers and one for older children, or to
buy one large piece that would be suitable for several ages.
Director Blank responded that either choice was okay, but he pointed
out that the equipment isn't built for age levels, but rather for
different skill levels. After some discussion on who should make
the final decision on which pieces to purchase, it was the consensus
of PRAC to let staff choose the equipment based on the suggestions
of the residents and the opinions of the commissioners. Director
Blank said that he would keep in mind that the emphasis should be
primarily on pre-school children with some features for older
children also included. He will have a recommendation by the
November PRAC meeting. The equipment would then be ordered in
January or February, with installation sometime in the spring of
1988.
PRAC Minutes
October 14, 1987
Page 35
e. Review Sidewalk and Trail Standards. Director Blank stated that the
City's engineering department has a book on the standards
established for streets, trails, sign posts, etc., including a
standard design for sidewalks. He reminded PRAC that this item was
referred to them by the City Council, and that they would like PRAC
to review our standard. Director Blank pointed out to the
Commission that the City has no sidewalk plan, only a trail plan,
and that developers put sidewalks in at their own choice. If
sidewalks are going to be installed in developments, they should all
be the same width in order to avoid confusion. He further indicated
that it is his recommendation, as well as the recommendation of Fred
Moore and Blair Tremere, that sidewalks be 5' in width in
residential areas and 6' in width in commercial areas, with trails
remaining 8' in width. It was the general consensus of PRAC that
they do not wish to get involved in the planning of sidewalks, and
although Director Blank understands that opinion, he feels that as a
an advisory board to the City Council, they should make a
recommendation on a sidewalk width standard.
CCNMISSIONER REED MADE A M7TION TO REOC'MEND THAT SIDEWALKS BE
INSTALLED AT A WIDTH OF 5 FEET. The motion died on the floor for
lack of a second.
A MJTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR AND SECCNIDED BY
COMMISSIONER BEACH TO R COM[YIEM THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
STAFF'S RDOCM4aIDATION THAT SIDEWALKS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS BE 5' IN
WIDTH, IN CCtERCIAL AREAS 6' IN WIDTH AND THAT TRAILS SHOULD REMAIN
8' IN WIDTH AT A MINIMUM. The motion carried with all ayes.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Neighborhood Park Siting - Northwest Selection. Director Blank
indicated that a developer has come in with a plan for a residential
development north of County Road 9, east of Fernbrook Lane and west
of I-494. This area has a lot of natural forest and marsh land, and
the developer agrees with Director Blank that some of their site in
this area should be preserved as park. Director Blank reviewed an
aerial photograph of this area with PRAC and has chosen a
preliminary site for the neighborhood park, and will keep PRAC
informed on its proposed location and size as further development
plans are forthcoming.
b. Petition from District 284 Youth Hockey. The City Manager has
received a petition from residents involved with the District 284
Youth Hockey program, requesting that the City construct a community
center with a facility for indoor hockey. It is Director Blank's
recommendation that before PRAC proceed on this matter, they wait
until after the community attitude survey is completed which is
scheduled for this fall. He stated that these attitude surveys are
done about every two years and have, in the past, included questions
on the community's desire for such a facility. Commissioner Bauman
asked if he could see a copy of the questionnaire being prepared.
PRAC Minutes
October 14, 1987
Page 36
Councilman Sisk didn't know if the current questionnaire would be
available to him, but he might be able to look at a previous survey.
Director Blank indicated that he would send Commissioner Bauman a
copy of an earlier questionnaire.
C. West Medicine Lake Drive Trail Study from Strgar-Roscoe. Director
Blank stated that this was going to be a very large issue to
research, because cost estimates range anywhere from $275,000 to
$1.6 million. He suggested that PRAC should incorporate the
planning for this trail into their 1989-93 CIP. Commissioner Reed
asked if the trail along West Medicine Lake Drive could be divided
into segments, rather than being done all at once, and if so, could
the portion on the north end of West Medicine Lake Drive be done
first? Director Blank responded that it could be done that way.
Chair Edwards asked if this item will be on future agendas, and
Director Blank indicated that it will appear on all agendas until
the trail is decided on definitely.
d. Letter from Heritage HOA - County Road 61 Park. Director Blank
stated that the City Manager, Mayor Schneider and he would be
visiting with Merilee Riley sometime during the week of October 19
to review with her the concerns raised by the Heritage Homeowners
Association regarding this park.
e. Timing of 1988 Work Plan. Director Blank stated that the St. Mary's
neighborhood park is proposed for construction in 1988 and that in
order to follow a timely schedule, the design consultant should be
hired in December, with neighborhood meetings scheduled for January.
7. CCNMISSICN PRESENTATION
Chair Edwards mentioned that she did not find anything in the annual MRPA
conference schedule specifically for board and commission members to
attend. Director Blank said that he had been so busy, he hadn't had a
chance to look at the schedule himself, but that the Annual Conference
was in progress and was being held at the North Hennepin Community
College. It is scheduled to conclude on Friday, October 16.
Commissioner Rosen indicated that he felt very strongly about PRAC
members attending City Council meetings in the future whenever any item
on their agenda deals with park and recreation issues. Director Blank
responded that he and Chair Edwards have discussed this and concur with
Commissioner Rosen.
A M:ITION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY CCVMISSIONER
BAUMAN RECC'IjjgDING THAT VaR2sEVER THERE IS AN ITFM ON THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA DEALING WITH PARKS AND RECREATION, PRAC MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO
ATTEND, AND BY EVERY EFFORT, SavEDNE SHOULD BE APPOINTED TO BE THERE.
Chair Edwards indicated that she did not care for the wording of the
motion, specifically the part about appointing someone to attend. She
stated that it has been her practice in the past to inform members
PRAC Minutes
October 14, 1987
Page 37
whenever an issue about parks is going to be on the Council agenda and to
ask if any members will be able to attend.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COVMISSICNER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY MVISSIONER
LA= TO A4aZ THE MAIN MOTION BY DELETING THE PART ABOUT APPOINTING A
PRAC MD'ISER TO ATTEND COUNCIL MEETINGS. The amendment carried with all
ayes.
The main motion as amended was then voted on and carried with all ayes.
Commissioner Rosen indicated that he would attend the Council meeting on
Monday, October 19.
8. STAFF CCrTLINICATICN
There were no communications by staff.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: October 14, 1987
TO .- Recycling File 09
FROM: Richard J. Pouliot, Project Coordinator
SUBJECT: Recycling Task Force Meeting
The first meeting of the Recycling Task Force Advisory Committee was held
at 7:00 p.m. on the above date in the Large Conference Room at the City
Center Building. A list of attendees is attached. (Those with checks
were in attendance.)
The meeting was opened by Dick Pouliot, who asked each of the members
present to introduce themselves and tell a little bit of their background.
He also welcomed them and thanked them for being there this evening. A
summary of the background relating to Recycling was given, including the
Metropolitan Council Development Guide Policy Plan, the Hennepin County
Solid Waste Master Plan, Hennepin County Ordinance 13 and 12, as well as
past City Council guidance.
Several members of the Committee asked about the Recycling Promotion
Program Plan with the concern that if it had already been approved by the
Council, what then was the purpose of the Task Force. It was explained to
them that the Recycling Program was continuing and this was a plan for its
further actions that implementation of individual of portions of the plan
would still need to be approved by the City Council. It was also
explained that the City Council was interested in getting input from
representatives of, the residential community and that if they felt
strongly about changing any of the items in the plan or adding to it that
those recommendations should be brought forward. The goal of the Task
Force is to assess the current plan and to provide guidance as to how to
best proceed and achieve a 16% reduction in the waste stream by the year
1990.
A summary of the proposed changes as listed in the promotion plan were
reviewed, namely implementation of weekly collection, providing plastic
containers, developing the handbook, and the weekly sweepstakes. Each
member was to review the promotional plan with these items in mind and to
bring back, for discussion at the next meeting, any recommended additions
or changes.
Some discussion items were as follows:
A. Recycling bags are not getting out to the residents, as
the hauler is not dropping them off.
1 SQL
Memo: Recycling File
October 14, 1987
Page Two
B. The total tonnage of waste generated in Plymouth, as
estimated by the Metropolitan Council may not be
accurate.
C. The possibility of refuse haulers providing tonnage
reports.
D. Compost Collection Program. Sandy, from Randy's
Sanitation, described their volunteer program wherein
they are now picking up compost material.
E. Alternative methods of reaching the Recycling goal, such
as centralized Recycling.
F. The problem of missed pickups by the Recycling
Collector.
G. The benefits of a mandatory Recycling ordinance.
H. A need to put pressure on the State to change definition
of Source Separation and so forth.
It was apparent from the list of topics that there was ample need and
material to be discussed and problems to be solved. It was also suggested
that members should give some thought to how they felt they could best
proceed to provide the information which the City Council needs in order
to achieve the 16% reduction. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30
with the understanding that the next meeting would be held on October 20
at 7:00 p.m., at which time it was suggested that a chairman of the group
be selected.
RJP:kh
Attachment: List of Attendees
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
S
DATE: August 19, 1987 MEMO 01� 10114✓' °�
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Helen LaFave;� Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT RECYCLING TASK FORCE VOLUNTEERS
I have been accumulating the name of individuals who are interested in
serving on a recycling citizen task force. The following individuals
h ve expressed an interest.
Dianne Fischer Don Rinkenberger
559-7526 11530 - 54th Avenue
11415 - 42nd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442
Plymouth, MN 55441
Bil LaPo t
Gerald Ne'ls
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3890
553-4
Plymouth, MN
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55441
416 nton Lane
P
mouth, MN 55441
Trygve Svard
Xry Chapman
593-4368
544-6131
12075 - 48th
Avenue
10877 Southshore Drive
Plymouth, MN
55442
Plymouth, MN 55441
V Mark Slicker
Bob Mueller
932-3405
W - 540-2127
17220 - 5th Avenue
H - 559-9647
Plymouth, MN
55447
4612 Rosewood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Vlaim Sentman
13510 Sunset
Trail
Larry Yauk
Plymouth, MN
55441
3310 Fountain Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Y101ary West
H - 476-4422
Sylvia Gustafson
W - 933-6445
W - 344-5869
17200 - 30th
Avenue
H - 473-8307
Plymouth, MN
55447
17555 - 28th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55447
Brian W. Wood
559- 7344
Susan Dunn
4180 Ximines
Lane
473-7007
Plymouth, MN
55441
17815 - 4th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55447
Recycling Task Force Volunteers
August 19, 1987
Page 2
Arlene Smith
473-4843
1705 Merrimac Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dan Scherer
Scherer Sanitation
479-4333
P.O. Box 272
Delano, MN 55328
"Sandy Roskowiak
Randy's Sanitation
479-3335
Route 3, Box 342
Delano, MN 55328
4 M a S' -
Please note that the above list contains two representatives of
haulers. Sandy Roskowiak represents those haulers who are against
organized collection. Dan Scherer represents those in favor of
organized collection. dim Willis requested that only two haulers'
representatives be on the task force. However, Ann Hawkinson, 1865
Townline Road, Maple Plain, MN 55359, of Cleanway Sanitation
expressed a strong interest in the task force. She would like to be
made aware of meeting dates and times. Her phone number is 479-2009.
1 am also awaiting responses from three business people that Twin West
suggested I contact. They are:
Skip McCombs (,,+ Tom Meyer CKO+
McCombs - Knutson Home Energy Center
559-3700 553-0131
Tim Beaupre _
Kate -Lo
545-5455
Thus far, task force representatives have been told that they will be
notified sometime in August of the task force's first meeting. I do
not believe a staff person has been designated as a liaison to the
committee, nor has the committee received a formal charge from the
City Council.
HL:kec
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: October 21, 1987
TO: Task Force Members (See Attached List)
FROM: Dick Pouliot, Project Coordinator
SUBJECT: Recycling Task Force Meeting
A meeting of the Recycling Task Force was held on October 20, 1987 at
7:00 P.M. at the City Center Lunchroom. Items on the agenda for
discussion were as follows:
1. Weekly recycling collections.
2. Recycling containers.
3. Advertisements and recycling handbook.
4. Weekly sweepstakes drawing.
5. Yard waste collections.
Members of the committee reported on survey of their neighbors and
the consensus was that weekly pickups would enhance recycling
participation by eliminating storage problems and making recycling
more convenient. The committee endorses and recommends weekly
collections to proceed starting February 1, 1988.
A sample of the recycling container was shown tb the group and an
explanation of the bid process was given. Bids will be received on
Tuesday, October 27th at 10:00 A.M. Estimated cost of the containers
is approximately $4.00 each. The committee endorses purchasing of
containers and recommended that the Task Force Committee be provided
containers as soon as possible. It was felt that the container would
be a good form of advertisement, however, emphasis is needed to
educate the residents as to why they should recycle and the
consequences of failure to recycle and reach the quota i.e. Hennepin
County would be taking over the program in order to reach the goal.
It was also suggested that consideration be given to charging
approximately half the actual cost to the residents for use of the
containers. This will be looked at further and in more detail later.
Discussion surrounded the focus and timing of advertisements and
encompassed discussion of the recycling handbook. Emphasis of ads
should again be on why it is important to recycle, as well as the
details of the program. Some additional suggestions on how to
advertise were:
Recycling Task Force Meeting
Page Two
To insert flyers in the water bill.
To investigate recycling signs for neighborhoods, as well as a
magnetic sign for the Recycling Task Force cars with their phone
number.
It was suggested that the Recycling Handbook be simple and to the
point otherwise people would not be reading it. Possibly some of the
money programed for this handbook could be used for stickers which
contained a synopsis of the information.
Discussion on the proposed weekly drawing drew primarily negative
comments. It was felt that the advertising through the weekly
drawing would not be productive, that the money programed for the
drawings could be better spent in other areas and that the
advertisement may be negative in nature due to the large number of
non -winners on any given week. Consenses of the Committee was a
recommendation to not implement the weekly drawing. Additional
discussion of an informal nature, after the show of hands, indicated
some possible reservations due to the newspaper advertisements that
the weekly drawing was to be in effect. It was agreed that this item
could be resurfaced as an agenda item for the next meeting and could
be implemented at any time later when the program needed a "shot in
the arm".
Discussion on the yard waste collection indicated that the Committee
is inclined to agree that separate collection of yard waste is a
necessity in order to reach the goal and that discussions with the
haulers should continue in order to find a way for yard waste to be
picked up separately.
Additional items discussed were a suggestion that someone look into
Pioneer Paper who is providing containers at shopping centers etc for
additional drop-off locations. Soliciting help from the University
of Minnesota or Vocational Technical School to use recycling as a
focal point to develop an advertisement and marketing campaign for
the recycling program. Contests, as an educational campaign through
the schools with monetary rewards. Additional drop-off sites similar
to those used in Sweden.
Due to the late hour it was decided to postpone until the next
meeting the selection of a chairman for the Advisory Task Force. The
next meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. next Tuesday, October 27th.
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CITY Or
PLYMOUTH+
Dear Plymouth Resident:
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, NOVEMBER 9
Because Plymouth is a developing community, there are many actions underway
or in the planning stage which could impact upon you. In order to maintain
open communication channels with residents of the community, I have sche-
duled a Town Meeting for Monday, November 9 for residents of your area. In
order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while dealing with specific
topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be for residents living
north of County Road 6, east of Vicksburg Lane, south of 49th Avenue and
west of I-494 including that area west of Vicksburg, north of 45th Avenue,
south of 49th and east of Dunkirk Lane.
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Plymouth City
Center. On the reverse side of this letter is a list of possible topics for
discussion at the Town Meeting. If you have other matters of interest we
will seek to address these also.
I encourage you to Join Councilmembers Crain, Zitur, Sisk, Vasiliou and
myself at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 at the Plymouth City Center. We are
anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to meeting
informally to discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions
about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Ms. Laurie
Brandt at 559-2800, ext. 204.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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
MEMO
TO: Laurie
FROM: Helen
SUBJECT: Cable TV Coverage of Nov_ 3 Election Results
DATE: October 20, 187
Video Producer Sue Van Cleaf and I met today to discuss cable TV
coverage of the November 3 election results. Sue is scheduled
to work from 8 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m. on November 3_
COVERAGE
Election coverage may differ from past years. Rather than
focusing a camera on the white board and writing in the results
as they come in, Sue and I hope to use the Microgen character
generator (the one used for City Council meetings) to report the
results. We would also like to include audio with the results_
The audio will consist of light, classical music_
Sue will be experimenting with our technical capabilities during
the coming week to see if this system will work. If we do not
have the technical capabilities, we will resort to methods used
in past elections. I will let you know the final shape the
coverage will take.
INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED
Results will be reported by precinct as they become available.
We will also show the overall city total. Throughout election
night Sue will be contacting you for the results from each
precinct.
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CC: Jim� Willis
uoPr/ank Boyles
INCOMING TELEPHONE
CALLS
SEPTEMBER
21-25, 1987
% OF
% NOT
AVERAGE
TOTAL
TOTAL
BUSY
PER DAY
ADMIN.
149
4
99
30
ASSESSING
196
5
94
39
BUILDING
732
18
77
146
ENGINEERING
490
12
93
98
FINANCE
423
10
89
85
FIRE
185
5
87
37
PARK & REC
389
10
89
78
PLANNING
311
8
94
62
POLICE
571
14
91
114
PUBLIC WORKS
311
8
88
49
OPERATOR
312
8
62
TOTAL
4,069
SEPTEMBER
22-26,
1986
% OF
% NOT
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TOTAL
TOTAL
BUSY
PER DAY
ADMIN.
159
4
85
32
ASSESSING
183
5
93
37
BUILDING
677
18
47
135
ENGINEERING
437
11
94
87
FINANCE
502
13
68
100
FIRE
141
4
67
28
PARK & REC
328
9
70
66
PLANNING
280
7
89
56
POLICE
603
16
78
121
PUBLIC WORKS
300
8
80
60
OPERATOR
238
6
48
TOTAL
3,848
IN PERSON CUSTOMER
COUNT
SEPT. 21-25
SEPT. 22-26
1987 TOTAL
1986 TOTAL
ADMINISTRATION
6
6
ASSESSING
56
68
BUILDING
61
96
ENGINEERING
35
53
FINANCE
16
4
PLANNING
34
49
RECEPTIONISTS
462
414
TOTAL
670
690
10/20/87
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS - CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Name Telephone No. Term Expires
Kenneth W. Quass, Jr., Chair
R.
559-0578
1/31/89
12725 - 30th Avenue No.
0.
593-0696
Plymouth 55441
Kenneth Anderson, Vice Chair
R.
546-2048
1/31/88
15100 38th Avenue No.
0.
333-9177
Plymouth, MN 55446
Michael A. Porzio
R.
473-3644
1/31/88
17620 - 25th Avenue No.
0.
540-2735
Plymouth, MN 55447
Olene Bigelow
R.
559-3106
1/31/88
11600 37th Place N.
0.
333-6655
Plymouth 55441
Jay Naftzger
R.
559-8954
1/31/89
3335 Niagara Lane
0.
292-8110
Plymouth, MN 55441
Sandy Patterson
R.
553-0278
1/31/89
12915 - 46th Avenue No.
0.
546-5588
Plymouth, MN 55442
Larry Marofsky *
R.
544-9685
1/31/89
2835 Medicine Ridge Road
0.
566-4570
Plymouth 55441
Al Cottingham, Associate Planner
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Jerry Sisk, Council Coordinating Representative
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Center
Council Chambers. Members are appointed for two-year terms expiring on January
31st of that year. One member is a member of the Planning Commission and shall be
appointed for a term coinciding with his/her term on the Planning Commission.*
The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor from among the members of the
Commission.
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a Professional Association
2000 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone: (612) 333-0543
October 15, 1987
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
Mr. Dale Hahn
Finance Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
MATTER # MATTER NAME FEES DISB
A5242699 Project 853 Vicksburg Lane
270.00
*110 General
6,671.00 395.03
111 Prosecution - Court Time
5,937.75 55.70
111A Prosecution -Office Time
7,870.25 36.78
1883 Robert Middlemist 6th Addition
8,175.00 2,233.15
2577 Claims
345.00 12.40
3281 Project 455
2,610.00 138.19
3846 Johnson Inverse Condemnation
15.00
4339 Project 609 Stroman v. City
356.25
4378 Groves, S. J. Office Park
37.50
4701 Project 655 - Easement Acquisition
327.75 7.20
` 0 Foster Land Acquistion-Project 431
30.00
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$270.00
$7,066.03
$5,993.45
$7,907.03
$10,408.15
$357.40
$2,748.19
$15.00
$356.25
$37.50
$334.95
$30.00
Page 2 October 15, 1987
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER #
MATTER NAME FEES DISB
TOTAL
4842
Project 648 (Highway 55/CSAR 18)
183.75
$183.75
4898
Berthiaune Land Registration
247.50
$247.50
*4924
Virginia - Fox Farm
15.00
$15.00
5076
Water Treatment Facility - Project 431
780.00
$780.00
5195
Suburban Hennepin Regional Park - Eminent Domain
37.50
$37.50
5233
Ryerson, Inc. Land Registration
37.50 49.90
$87.40
5248
Project 648 - Eminent Domain
112.50
$112.50
*5284
Aesthetics Task Force
52.00
$52.00
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TOTAL: $34,111.25 $2,928.35
$37,039.60
* Retainer (Credit)
- 738.80
$36,300.80
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: October 15, 1987
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Tom Saba, Serqeant
SUBJECT Larry Begin Junk Case
As per our October 7th meeting with Mr. Begin and your letter dated
the same day confirming the results of that meeting, I checked the
Begin property on October 7th and October 14, 1987.
On October 7, I was able to confirm sustantial progress in removing
the non-metal solid waste. A large area consisting of building
materials, wood, glass, old furniture, etc, was no longer visible
and the entire area on the northeast side of the nronerty had been
filled and landscaped.
On October 14, I checked the property for progress on removing the
tires. Much of the original pile seemed to be unchanged so I spoke
with Mr. Begin. He stated that they had removed one large truck load
of tires and they would continue to remove the tires on a daily basis
now that arrangements are in place.
I did not have any reason to doubt Mr. Begin and will be better able
to confirm continued progress next week when I again check the number
of tires on his property.
(The ground was wet because of two days of light rain. Because of the
clay -type soil, it is very slippery and very difficult to qet anv
traction with a car.)
October 8, 1987
Mr. Larry Begin
4300 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Begin:
Z;1 a0k,
This letter confirms the results of our October 7 meeting with you and I,
Sergeant Tom Saba and Public Safety Director Dick Carlquist. At the
conclusion of the meeting we agreed to the following:
1. On October 7 Tom Saba will inspect your property to confirm whether 20
2-1/2 ton truckloads of solid wastes were removed from the site as you
indicated. The materials removed consist of building materials, wood,
glass, concrete, etc. You indicated that the metal will be retained and
disposed of together with the vehicles.
2. On October 14 Tom Saba will again inspect the site to determine whether
one-half, or 1300 tires have been removed. You will recall that under
the agreement all tires must be removed by November 1. This includes
all tires on junked vehicles. It would specifically exclude operable
vehicles and classic cars.
3. On October 30 Tom Saba will call you to make arrangements for an
inspection on that date or November 1.
4. On the date of the inspection you stated you would provide Tom with a
list of the classic cars you desire to retain, together with the
operable vehicles you possess. All classic cars will have to conform
with the ordinance which means that they will have to be currently
licensed or maintained within a structural enclosure. All operable cars
must be currently licensed as well.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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PLYMOUTR
Z;1 a0k,
This letter confirms the results of our October 7 meeting with you and I,
Sergeant Tom Saba and Public Safety Director Dick Carlquist. At the
conclusion of the meeting we agreed to the following:
1. On October 7 Tom Saba will inspect your property to confirm whether 20
2-1/2 ton truckloads of solid wastes were removed from the site as you
indicated. The materials removed consist of building materials, wood,
glass, concrete, etc. You indicated that the metal will be retained and
disposed of together with the vehicles.
2. On October 14 Tom Saba will again inspect the site to determine whether
one-half, or 1300 tires have been removed. You will recall that under
the agreement all tires must be removed by November 1. This includes
all tires on junked vehicles. It would specifically exclude operable
vehicles and classic cars.
3. On October 30 Tom Saba will call you to make arrangements for an
inspection on that date or November 1.
4. On the date of the inspection you stated you would provide Tom with a
list of the classic cars you desire to retain, together with the
operable vehicles you possess. All classic cars will have to conform
with the ordinance which means that they will have to be currently
licensed or maintained within a structural enclosure. All operable cars
must be currently licensed as well.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Mr. Larry Begin
October 8, 1987
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As I indicated at the meeting, our preference is that you continue to remove
materials in accordance with the agreement. However, if you are unable to
comply with the agreement, the city staff has been directed to complete the
required work and assess associated costs and expenses against the property.
Yours very , tru ,
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Mayor and City Council
Public Safety Director
Sergeant Saba
October 16, 1987
Mr. Steve Keefe, Chair
Metropolitan Council
300 Metro Square Building
7th & Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Keefe:
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Hennepin County is currently considering siting a solid waste transfer
station in Plymouth. The location of the proposed facility, County Road 6
and I-494, has been selected by the County because of its access both to the
downtown burn site as well as the NSP facility in Elk River.
Our City Council has adopted the enclosed resolution expressing certain
specific concerns regarding the possible siting of a solid waste transfer
facility on the proposed site. The Council's concerns are self-explanatory
and have been shared with representatives of Hennepin County. It is my
understanding that the Metropolitan Council is now considering the matter of
developing a scoping document for a revised Environmental Impact Statement
which would include the proposed Plymouth site. As you consider potential
environmental impacts, we would respectfully request that you consider those
items which are more specifically delineated in the City Council's
resolution.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Yours truly,
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Oa s G. Willis
Ci Manager
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Attachment
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
October 16, 1987 i
CITYO
PumbUTR
Mr. Steve Keefe, Chair
Metropolitan Council
300 Metro Square Building
7th and Robert Streets
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Keefe:
Unfortunately, we did not respond to your predrafting notice for revision of
the solid waste management policy plan of the Metropolitan Development Guide
earlier this year. Because the ultimate contents of this guide will
significantly effect each member of the metropolitan area population and
each municipality, I want to share our thoughts with you.
Prior to doing so, let me provide you with a background of Plymouth's
efforts with respect to solid waste recycling. For the last two years,
Plymouth has had in operation a voluntary solid waste recycling program.
The program to date has featured twice a month pickups, coupled with a
central drop-off station for recycled materials. On duly 20 the City
Council conducted a public hearing to determine whether it would be
appropriate to require mandatory recycling and organized collection.
Following a 3-1/2 hour hearing, the Council directed that a promotional plan
be developed which will aggressively promote a voluntary recycling program
with the understanding that mandatory recycling and organized collection are
tools of last resort in the event that the public fails to respond to our
aggressive promotional efforts supporting the voluntary program. I am
attaching a copy of our promotional plan which we are in the process of
implementing which includes weekly collection, yard waste collection and
commercial/industrial program participation. To support the plan, the City
Council has authorized an expenditure of $87,400 from the City's general
fund budget during calendar year 1988. I am reciting this information so
that you know Plymouth is a socially responsible community which recognizes
that recycling is essential to meet our mutual objective of reducing the
solid waste stream.
The present Metropolitan Council Solid Waste Management Policy Plan does
pose a major problem for Plymouth in achieving our solid waste recycling
goals. The plan precludes all efforts, except source separation, as
eligible recycling. The assumption by the Metropolitan Council is that
mandatory recycling at the source will sensitize the consumer to the problem
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. Steve Keefe
October 16, 1987
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and in itself, reduce the volume of solid waste. Marketing and advertising
are potent forces in our society and economy. People are used to product
packaging and indeed, many purchases are made on the basis of the package.
This powerful force will more likely than not, mitigate against solid waste
source separation efforts.
More important, the assumption that source separation is the only effective
means of assuring solid waste recovery is flawed. Our mutual objective is
to reduce to the extent possible, solid waste going to landfills and to
maximize recycling of materials. Any alternative within reason which
achieves this objective deserves consideration. To do otherwise reduces the
arsenel of tools at our disposal to accomplish our mutual objectives. A
mechanical separation process (such as Reuter) operation should not be
precluded from eligibility as an enhancement to city source separation
recycling efforts. The current Solid Waste Management Policy Plan precludes
this alternative.
We believe that this portion of the plan must be revised. A means would
naturally have to be found to assure that the County flow controls are not
substantially undermined by such efforts. We are confident, however, that
the County's flow control objectives can be harmoniously blended with the
inclusion of a mechanical separation alternative to enhance our collective
effectiveness in solid waste recycling and diversion from landfills.
We are interested in discussing this matter further with appropriate members
of the Metropolitan Council.
Yours truly,
0 mes G. Willis
ity Manager
cc: Jo Nunn
Robert Davis
Vern Peterson
Mayor and City Council
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October 19, 1987
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Richard T. Burke
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
United HealthCare Corporation
9900 Bren Road East, P.O. Box 1459
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Dear Mr. Burke:
I understand that United HealthCare Corporation is considering consolidating
its corporate headquarters. One of the sites under consideration is
Trammell Crow Company's Carlson Center.
The City of Plymouth is committed to encouraging quality development, and is
fast becoming home for many regional and national companies and
corporations. We would be pleased to have United HealthCare Corporation
join the list of our corporate citizens. From our experience, we believe
you will find Trammell Crow Company to be very professional. Their
developments are of the highest quality.
In my (somewhat bias) opinion, Plymouth is an excellent place to call home.
Our strongest testimonial is the comments of Plymouth based business persons
and residents. I encourage you to call the Twin West Chamber of Commerce at
540-0234 for the names of business persons who can comment about Plymouth.
I've included a copy of the Plymouth "Community Information Booklet" for
information purposes.
Plymouth is my favorite subject of discussion and I would be glad to meet
with you should you desire. Simply call 559-2800 so we can arrange an
appropriate date and time.
Sincerely,
Vi gil Schneider
Mayor
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CITYC�
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Rudolph Marti
11134 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Marti:
On behalf of the Mayor and Council and the City of Plymouth, I want to thank
you for your generosity in providing $350 to the City's Police Officer's
"bullet proof vest" fund. These funds will be used to assist our police
officers in acquiring protective vests, as you have requested.
We sincerely appreciate your generosity and your support of the Plymouth
Police Officers. Thank you again.
Yours very truly,
AM
es G. Willis
y Manager
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cc: Mayor and City Council
Dick Carlquist
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October 21, 1987
Mr. Art Ankers
West Medicine Lake Community Club
2430 Magnolia Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
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RE Possibilties of Holding Auctions at the Community Club
Dear Mr. Ankers:
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In response to our telephone conversation on Tuesday, October 20, 1987, this letter is
written to inform you that the club cannot hold auctions as a means of fund raisers.
The club is a non -conforming use in the Residential Zoning District; and, auctions such
as this are not permitted uses in the Residential Zoning District.
On August 12, 1985, the Plymouth City Council accepted a list of activities that the
Community Club would be having and auctions were not anticipated as part of that list.
If you have further questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at
559-2800.
Sincerely,
Al Cottingham
Associate Planner
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Mr. Jerry Chmielewski
12410 26th Avenue North
Plymouth. Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Chmielewski:
It is my understanding future strategies to sell tickets to events that interest
a large number of people will not utilize our phone systems! I share vour
concern regarding a definite threat to the public when one cannot dial 911
effectively.
Your presumption that we could have stopped the onslaught of phone calls simply
by contacting WCCO. Davton's, and the Twins once this situation developed in the
first hour or two, is terribly naive. In the future. the mail rather than the
phone line will be used as the lottery method to select the ticket buvers.
Sincerely.
Richard J. Carlauist
Public Safety Director
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City of Plymouth
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Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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October 12, 1987
Virgil Schneider, Mayor
City of Plymouth
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
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Those of us living in suburban areas are acutely aware of our growing trans-
portation needs in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. As both the number of
residences and jobs increase in our communities, traffic congestion worsens and
our mobility needs increase. As your representative on the Regional Transit
Board, I have been actively working toward'the expansion and improvement of
public transit services in Hennepin and Anoka counties. I wanted to send this
letter to let you know what accomplishments the Regional Transit Board has made
in expanding and improving public transit services in suburban areas and to let
you know what you might expect in the future.
Since its inception in 1985, the Regional Transit Board (RTB) has been involved
in a variety of activities associated with the planning, coordination, facilita-
tion and implementation of public transit services throughout the metropolitan
area. These activities have been conducted in accordance with the RTB's
legislative responsibilities for transit planning, policy making, administra-
tion and facilitating new and alternative transit services. The RTB has worked
with providers, communities, agencies, special interest groups and other
interested parties in these efforts. In some cases, the RTB has taken the lead
role, while in others, the RTB has played a support role, providing technical
assistance, working with communities and providing staff support in the
implementation activities.
I have listed some of the activities in which the RTB has been involved as well
as some projects targeted for implementation:
Transit Service Needs Assessment
The RTB has completed an overall evaluation of transit needs through-
out the seven -county metropolitan area. This study has indicated that
while existing transit services,do a good job of meeting many of the
transit needs in the metropolitan area, there are transit needs that
are not currently being satisfied and some services for which
efficiencies could be made. In general, existing transit services
provide good service for trips oriented to the Central Business
Districts, trips within central cities, trips to the University of
Minnesota and travel by transit dependent groups within these
markets. On the other hand, the system does not adequately service
suburb -to -suburb travel, travel within suburbs, trips from the central
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October 12, 1987
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city to suburban locations and travel within the semi -rural suburbs in
the third ring.
In both the Transit Service Needs Assessment and the RTB's Implementa-
tion and Financial Plan, a number of service strategies designed to
better meet these needs have been identified and programmed for
implementation.
Anoka County
Since 1985, the Anoka County Transit Advisory Committee has been
actively examining transit needs and issues within Anoka County. The
RTB has continued to provide technical assistance to this committee in
its deliberations. Service improvements and new service are expected
to result from this planning effort and be implemented in early 1988.
Routes 25 and 39
Two suburban bus routes, Routes 25 and 39, had been scheduled for
termination because of high costs. The RTB competitively bid these
services in an effort to continue to provide service in the suburban
areas in which these routes serve --Route 25 provides services in the
New Brighton area and Route 39 provides service in Burnsville and
Bloomington. Both routes are now operating at a lower cost and with
higher patronage.
Other Projects
The RTB has also been involved in the following projects which have
resulted, or will result, in new or restructured service:
o Planning and implementation of new service in Chaska, Chanhassen,
Eden Prairie --called "Southwest Metro";
o Planning, implementation and evaluation of I -35E special services
during reconstruction;
o I-494 planning for transit service improvements;
o Planning of new "Northeast Suburban Transit" in Maplewood,
Oakdale and North St. Paul;
o Planning for transit service improvements in the I-394 corridor
during and after construction;
o Implementation of Hastings Commuter Express;
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o Development of plans for test marketing of new service in
different communities throughout the metropolitan area; and
o Implementation and evaluation of rideshare program.
Metro Mobilit
As you know, the RTB has also been very involved with Metro Mobility,
the public transportation service designed to meet the needs of
disabled riders. In October 1986, the service was restructured,
allowing riders to select providers. Before the restructuring, eight
transit operators, including the MTC, provided the service; now there
are 19 providers under contract. The average subsidy per ride was
$10.41 and now is approximately $8 per ride. This allows us to
provide more rides with the available revenue. In January 1987, the
service was expanded to parts of Anoka County and areas of northern
Hennepin County. The ridership has increased dramatically since the
restructuring and expansion. In 1985, the ridership was around 45,000
per month and now is around 90,000 per month. Even though we are
providing the rides for a smaller subsidy, the service is costly and
we are faced with possibly having to delay the Phase II service
expansion into the rest of the seven county area. We are working with
40 human service agencies to see if there is a way to share the cost
of Metro Mobility with them. We also must consider increasing fares,
controlling the demand for rides by cutting service when appropria-
tions are used up and by asking the legislature for a larger appropria-
tion for Metro Mobility.
We are very proud of the improvements to Metro Mobility and of the
acceptance of the service by the handicapped community. We hope we
will be able to add the rest of the areas and to keep up with the
demand.
I hope that you have found this information interesting. I look forward to
hearing from you about transit service concerns in your area. Please do not
hesitate to call me at 755-2880 or 421-1213. I plan to send updates such as
this letter to you on a periodic basis. If there are particular issues which
you would like additional information, please let me know that, too.
Sincerely,
Ruth Franklin
Board Member
District E
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
Eydie Kargas
17615 25th Avenue
Plymouth, MN. 55447
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
October 209 1987
Dear Ms. Kargas,
to my attention that you have missed siut62
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Commission meetings held on February 19, April 16, June 18, Augs
September 17, and October 159 1987.
In order to represent your city most effectively and assist the
Commission in its work, your attendance is needed and valued.
I am requesting
that you notify me in writing of your intent to
continue your representation on the Commission by November 3, 1987.
In the event that I do not hear from you, I will assume that you are
d I will notify the
no longer able to participate on the Commission an
Council Director and Appointing Body.
cc: Plymouth City Council
Attn:_ Bob Zitur, NWHHSC Executive Board
Patricia Wilder, NWHHSC Executive Director
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OCT 1 9 1987
`+r. Gerald Neils, ChrirFernon
Rousing and Redevelopment Authoritv
of Plymouth
3890' Orleans Lene
Plymouth, MN 55443
Tear Mr. Ne ll s:
We have received only one
copy of the Report ou Audit for
the period ended
December 31, 1986. We have
reviewed the
Report and found
that it complies
with the instructions of the
Department of
Dousing and Urban
Development (MID
Audit Guide). Therefore, we
recommend the
Housing Authority
pay the Auditor
accordin-g, to the tervA of the contract.
Pleases request your eopiess of the
Audit from your Auditor.
We ccngratvlate your Authority for operett.ng the Houslug Prograr_ In a
manner that resulted in no findings in the Report.
Siucerely,
Thorax T. Feeney
Amts g e r
Enclosure
cc:
5.9HMA IPA Audit File
5.9HMA Reader
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Mayor of City w/copy of Report
Executive Director
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Mr. Edward Heins
2920 Berkshire Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ed:
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You recently shared with me a letter that you had received from Rott
Development Company, indicating that they were not going to proceed with the
development of a Super 8 motel on your property. You are particularly
concerned because Mr. Panchenko of Rott Development had informed you that
the City was requiring the construction of Annapolis Circle, including
utilities, along the Prudential property abutting the eastern boundary of
your property. The estimated cost of these improvements by Mr. Panchenko at
$180,000.
On October 21 of last year, I wrote you regarding the City Council's
position with respect to the extension of street and utilities to serve your
site. The Council's position has not changed since that time. The Council
has indicated that it will instruct Prudential Insurance Company to
construct Annapolis Circle westerly from Campus Drive to the northeastern
portion of your site so as to provide access to your site within 180 days
following approval of a site plan and the issuance of a building permit for
your property.
The extension of Campus Drive southerly along the eastern portion of your
property may be needed, either because of development on your property or
development on the Prudential property. At this time we cannot determine
whether such road improvements will be required. For your information, I am
enclosing a copy of my letter to you of October 21, 1986 which further
discusses this matter.
In reviewing the Motel 8 question with both the Planning and Engineering
Departments, I am informed that meetings were held with representatives of
the Super 8 earlier this year. The site plan which they submitted indicated
two driveways onto Annapolis Circle. If they had submitted a site plan with
access solely from Annapolis Circle abutting the northeastern portion of
your property, I doubt that it would be necessary to construct Annapolis
Circle southerly. The City staff was responding to that specific site plan
when it noted that the Super 8 development would be required to construct
the road. If we receive a site plan for the development of your site which
has its sole access to Annapolis Circle from the northeastern portion of
your property, I doubt that it will be necessary to then consider the
extension of Annapolis Circle southerly along your eastern property line.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. Edward Heins
October 22, 1987
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Ed, we remain committed to working with you and Mrs. Heins as you seek to
develop your property. I will make myself available to meet with you or
your representatives to review development proposals for your property.
Please give me a call if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Yours truly,
ames G. Willis
ity Manager
cc: Mayor and City Council
Fred Moore
Blair Tremere
October 21, 1986
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heins
2920 Berkshire Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Heins:
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PLYMOUTI+
This letter is written in response to your request presented to the City
Council Monday, October 6 with respect to your desire to have sewer,.water,
and street service brought to your property at the above address. You have
specifically requested that the City bring these utilities to your northeast
property line through the extension of Annapolis Circle which is platted as
part of the Prudential Northwest Business Campus. The Council further
considered your request on October 20, and this letter shall serve as their
response to your petition request.
There appear to be three separate issues with respect to the extension of
public utilities which could affect your property. These three areas are as
follows:
1. The extension of sewer, water, and street along Annapolis Circle from
Campus Drive westerly to the northeast corner of your property
culminating in a cul-de-sac.
2. The possible need to loop a watermain along Annapolis Circle from the
cul-de-sac referred to in item one above, south and easterly along
platted but unconstructed Annapolis Circle connecting to an existing
watermain on the presently constructed Annapolis Circle cul-de-sac
immediately east of the Sinclair Gas Station.
3. A possible need to construct Annapolis Circle from the cul-de-sac
referred to in item one above, south and easterly to the Annapolis
Circle cul-de-sac east of the Sinclair Gas Station.
As you are aware, the Prudential Northwest Business Campus has been platted
under the City's Planned Unit Development ordinance. The Prudential
Insurance Company of America has been developing this project for the last
several years and it is contemplated that they will continue the development
of the plat in the years ahead. Part of the existing platting of the
Northwest Business Campus reflects a loop street referred to as Annapolis
Circle. Currently, Annapolis Circle is constructed for a portion of it's
length from it's southerly connection to Campus Drive, south and westerly to
serve the Highway 55 frontage properties. The cul-de-sac on this segment
terminates just east of the Sinclair Gas Station. The Prudential Insurance
Company through agreements with the City of Plymouth, has agreed to
construct another segment of Annapolis Circle westerly from Campus Drive
terminating in a cul-de-sac which would be connected to the northeasterly
portion of your property. This segment of the roadway has not been
constructed and is the one which you are currently requestinq.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. and Mrs. Edward " 'ns
October 21, 1986
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With respect to the construction of Annapolis Circle referred to in item one
above, to provide new public street access to your property, the City
Council will instruct Prudential Insurance Company to construct or have
constructed the necessary improvements (including street, sewer and water)
so as to provide new access to your parcel within 180 days following
approval of a Site Plan and issuance of a building permit for your property.
With respect to items two and three above, there may be a need for further
public improvements to serve development on your property. As noted at the
October 6 Council meeting, the City is not able to determine whether or not
such improvements may be required. Such a determination can be made only
upon the review of a specific Site Plan for development of your property.
This plan has not yet been presented to the City. In any event,.however, at
such time as a plan is presented to the City, the need for either or both of
the improvements contemplated in items two and three above may be demon-
strated. It is likely, however, that if either of the improvements
contemplated in items two and three above are required, they will primarily
benefit the development of your property and not that of the Northwest
Business Campus. These improvements could be undertaken as public improve-
ments following required public hearings which would include agreement on
the payment of special assessments by those benefitting from such improve-
ments.
We fully appreciate and recognize your desire to have your property
developed for it's highest and best use. We look forward to workinq with
you or your representatives as you proceed with the development of your
property, including the necessary submissions for platting and site plan
approval.
Yours Truly,
ACi
es G. Willis
y Manager
cc: City Council
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Mr. Carlos Hodge, Prudential Insurance Co. of America