HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-25-1987CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
September 25, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. BUDGET STUDY SESSION -- Monday, September 28, 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council conference room.
2. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, October 5, 1987. Regular City
Council meeting.
3. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROJECT -- Saturday, September
26, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Plymouth City Center. Approximately 30
volunteers will work at the collection. The contractor handling the
waste will be on the site doing follow-up on Sunday.
4. MEETING CALENDAR -- Meeting calendars for October and November are
attached. M-4
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. EMPLOYEE SAFETY LUNCHEON - On September 23, we conducted our 10th
annual employee safety Tuncheon. To minimize work disruption, two
luncheons were held with a total of 103 employees participating.
Employees who achieved a 10 -year safe driver award (20 employees)
received a $100 savings bond. Employees who had attained a 5 -year
award (6 employees) received a $50 savings bond. The remaining
employees were eligible to receive $10 cash prizes. Each full-time
City employee also received a florescent orange baseball cap with
the City name and logo. The cap is used by maintenance crews and
others working on or near streets to enhance visibility. For the
other employees, the cap is a reminder of the importance of accident
avoidance each day. Councilmembers will receive their caps at the
September 28 budget study meeting.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
September 25, 1987
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Attached are tables assembled for the 1987 Plymouth Safety Program
Year (duly 1, 1986 - dune 30, 1987). The first table provides a
profile of vehicular accidents which occurred durinq the 1987
program year. A total of 32 vehicular accidents were reported
amounting to an estimated $6,166 in damage. This compares with 1986
estimated vehicular damage amounts of $9,238. These figures are
based on damage estimates contained in the accident reports.
The second table shows on -the -Job personal injury accidents for the
1987 program year. A total of 36 personal injury accidents were
reported. Of those, 12 accidents were OSHA recordable. Eight of
those involved lost work days. (I-1)
2. COMMUNITY LIBRARY FOR PLYMOUTH -- This Tuesday morning, Frank Boyles
and I attended a meeting of the Hennepin County Library Board Ways
and Means Committee to present the City's case for the development
of a community library in Plymouth. Attached is a copy of my
comments to the Committee. (I-2)
3. PETITION FOR REFERENDUM ON COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER -- The
District 284 Youth Hockey Association solicited signatures for the
attached petitions during their hockey registration. The petition
for a referendum on the construction of a community recreation
center which includes a year-round skating facility, contains a
total of 323 signatures. Of these, 291 are Plymouth residents.
(I-3)
4. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Safety Committee, September 9, 1987 (I -4a)
b. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, September 16, 1987.
(I -4b)
5. WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE -- The City will flush watermains in
industrial areas from eptember 23 - 25. Residential watermains
west of I-494 will be flushed beginning September 28 - October 9.
Watermains east of I-494 will be flushed October 13 - 30. A detail-
ed listing of areas and dates is attached for the Council's use.
(I-5)
6. BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED CONSTRUCTION PROSECT -- Attached is a report
from Fred Moore on the status of re mbursements from the Federal
Government for flood control projects along Bassett Creek. (I-6)
7. OF INTEREST.... The attached articles are provided for the Council's
information:
a. "Infrastructure work falling further behind" - Star Tribune,
September 21, reports that the House Public Works and Transpor-
tation Committee is hearing testimony on difficulties state and
local governments are facing in financing infrastructure
projects.
CITY COUNCIL
September 25,
Page three
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
1987
b. "Roseville townhouse project may proceed" - Star Tribune
article on a recent District Court decision to allow a townhouse
project to proceed because the Roseville City Council had not
provided reasons for denial of the development project.
8. CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR REPORT -- Dick Carlquist attended a Disaster
Preparedness seminar rom September 20 -23. A copy of his
conference/seminar report is attached. (I-8)
9. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS:
a. Traffic Summary - 49th & Oakview Lane -- In response to resident
comp aints of speeding in this area, the Police Department
conducted four radar assignments (12 manhours) from September
4-10. The results indicate that less than one percent of the
traffic clocked during this period were travelling over the 30
mph speed limit. (I -9a)
b. C.R. 10 & Zachary Lane Traffic Signal -- A letter has been sent
to the Hennepin County Department of Transportation on the
immediate need to add a left -turn movement indicator to the
traffic signal at the intersection of County Road 10 and Zachary
Lane. (I -9b)
10. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Dana Sorenson, Northwest YMCA, to City Manager,
regarding City financial support to the YMCA Detached Worker
Program. (I -10a)
b. Letter from Dr. Haim Heilprin and bane Buchwald-Heilprin, 17830
- 24th Avenue North, stating concerns with the construction of
the Highway 101 bike path between 24th and 25th Avenues. Also
attached is a response to the Heilprin's from Dan Campbell, Sr.
Engineering Technician. (I -10b)
c. Letter from Michael Gair on behalf of Hoyt Development Company,
requesting the City to undertake planning efforts for the
improvement of the I-494 and 49th Avenue intersection, and the
extension of public utilities to the Hoyt property located west
of I-494 and north of 49th Avenue. (I -10c)
d. Letter from Dr. Sohn Vawter, Wayzata Evangelical Free Church, to
Mayor Schneider, on his recent visit to Romania. (I -10d)
e. Letter of appreciation from a Section 8 tenant to Milt Dale for
assistance received through program. (I -10e)
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September 25, 1987
Page four
f. Letter to City Council from Doris Schwartz, 12620 - 50th Avenue
No, stating objections to the Craig Scherber "Meadows of Bass
Lake" project. (1-10f)
g. Letter from Anneliese Dilworth, 15245 - 40th Avenue No., to
Mayor Schneider, regarding the Creekside Townhomes. (I -10g)
h. Letter from Jim Ritzinger, Plymouth resident, to City Manager,
commending Nia Wronski, Youth Service Officer. (I -10h)
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VEHICLE ACCIDENT PROFILE
1. Six accidents occurred while backing a city vehicle. All six accidents were
determined preventable because vehicle operators failed to take all possihle
and appropriate precautionary actions either before or after backing. (1986-3)
2. Twelve of accidents involved collisions with other vehicles. (1986 - 12)
Twooof these accidents were considered preventable. (1986 - 4)
3. Eight accidents occurred off a designated roadway/highway. Four of which
occurred on City park property.
4. The following were contributing factors in seven accidents:
a. Snow and Ice - Six accidents (1986 - 1)
b. Obstructed view�rees) at intersection - One accident (1986 - 1)
5. Eight preventable accidents occurred during the daytime. (1986 - 4)
6. Two preventable accidents occurred during evening hours. (1986 - 0)
7. One accident occurred while plowing snow. (1986 - 4)
8. One accident involved a police squad protecting an accident scene. (1986 - 2)
9. Four city vehicles were involved in non -preventable accidents while
accomplishing Public Safety objectives (responding to medical emergency,
vehicle pursuit, roadblock). (1986 - 0)
10. Preventable accidents involved the following employees: Three - Park
Maintenance; Two - Fire; Two - temporary City employees; - Police; One -
Street; One --ark and Recreation.
11. Full time employees in Sewer & Water, Equipment Center, Community Development,
Finance, Engineering, and Administration had a record of ZERO preventable
accidents.
12. Vehicular accidents resulted in an estimated $6,166 damage to City vehicles.
(1986 - $9,238)
1987
1986
1985
198'
TOTAL VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS REVIEWED BY SAFETY COMMITTEE:
32
17
19
22
Total Accidents Determined Preventable:
10
4
9
12
Total Accidents Determined Non -Preventable:
18
13
9
10
Total Accidents Undeterminable:
4
0
1
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1. Six accidents occurred while backing a city vehicle. All six accidents were
determined preventable because vehicle operators failed to take all possihle
and appropriate precautionary actions either before or after backing. (1986-3)
2. Twelve of accidents involved collisions with other vehicles. (1986 - 12)
Twooof these accidents were considered preventable. (1986 - 4)
3. Eight accidents occurred off a designated roadway/highway. Four of which
occurred on City park property.
4. The following were contributing factors in seven accidents:
a. Snow and Ice - Six accidents (1986 - 1)
b. Obstructed view�rees) at intersection - One accident (1986 - 1)
5. Eight preventable accidents occurred during the daytime. (1986 - 4)
6. Two preventable accidents occurred during evening hours. (1986 - 0)
7. One accident occurred while plowing snow. (1986 - 4)
8. One accident involved a police squad protecting an accident scene. (1986 - 2)
9. Four city vehicles were involved in non -preventable accidents while
accomplishing Public Safety objectives (responding to medical emergency,
vehicle pursuit, roadblock). (1986 - 0)
10. Preventable accidents involved the following employees: Three - Park
Maintenance; Two - Fire; Two - temporary City employees; - Police; One -
Street; One --ark and Recreation.
11. Full time employees in Sewer & Water, Equipment Center, Community Development,
Finance, Engineering, and Administration had a record of ZERO preventable
accidents.
12. Vehicular accidents resulted in an estimated $6,166 damage to City vehicles.
(1986 - $9,238)
SAFE DRIVER AWARD PROGRAM
PS FIRE Arbeiter, dim 1
PS FIRE Begin, Kevin 1
PS FIRE Begin, Ralph 1
PS POL Digatono, David 1
PW S&A, Ficek, Timothy 1 — 9
PS FIRE Hebert, Bill 1
PW S&W Herwig, Steve 1
CD BLD Kulczyk, Michael 1
PS POL Phillips, David 1
PS POL Barg, Steve 2
PS FIRE Elliott, Dwan 2
CD BLD Kilian, Don 2
PW STR Koncar, Michael 2
CD BLD McLellan, Scott 2 8
CD BLD Rasmusson, Arnold 2
PS FIRE Scofield, Stan 2
PS FIRE Sheldon, Rick 2
PS POL Bevins, Mark 3
PW ENG Campbell, Dan 3
PN' ENG Goldberg, Sherm 3
PS POL Lindman, Craig 3 —_ 6
CD BLD Ryan, doe 3
PS POL Thompson, David 3
PS POL Laurence, bane 4
PS POL Oie, Timothy 4 2
ADM ADM Brandt, Laurie 5
PS POL Herman, Richard 5
PW S&W Morris, Alex 5
PW STR Pouti, Gary 5 6
PR PMT Wenner, Sohn 5
PS POL Wronski, Marynia 5
CD PLAN Cottingham, Al 6
FIN ACC Hahn, Dale 6
FIN ACC Kelly, Thomas 6
PW S&W Konop, Gil 6 8
PW S&W Ritter, dames 6
PW STR Schmitz, Kenneth 6
FIN ACC Sulander, Daryl 6
PW STR Wenner, Roger 6
SAFE DRIVER AWARD PROGRAM
PR
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Blank, Eric
7
PR
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Busch, Rick
7
FIN
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Bye, Nancy
7
PS
POL
Duerksen, Dale
7
PW
STR
Eccles, Jon
7
PS
POL
Forslund, Karen
7
13
PS
POL
Franz, Joel
7
PR
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Heitke, Dan
7
PW
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Johnson, Darrell
7
PW
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Johnson, Robert
7
PS
POL
Larson, Theodore
7
PS
POL
Nelson, Mary
7
PS
POL
Way, Robin Luke
7
PS
POL
Carlquist, Richard
8
PW
S&W
Cook, Bruce
8
PW
EQC
Elzy, Russell
8
PW
STR
Hebzynski, Robert
8
FIN
ASG
Hovet, Scott
8
PW
STR
Johnson, David
8
PS
POL
Larson, John
8
PW
STR
Lehtola, Randolph
8
15
FIN
ASG
Mauderer, Susan
8
PW
EQC
Nelson, Thomas
8
PW
ENG
Pouliot, Dick
8
PW
ENG
Sweeney, John
8
CD
PLAN
Tremere, Blair
5
FIN
ACC
Tufte, John
8
PS
POL
Ward, John
8
PS
POL
Anderson, Darrell
9
PW
STR
Elam, Alan
9
PW
EQC
Kolstad, James
9
PS
POL
Levens, Robert
9
PW
S&W
MacDonald, Michael
9
PW
ENG
Moore, Fred
9
PS
POL
Nesbitt, Robert
9
14
PS
POL
Nielsen, Niel
9
PS
POL
Ridgley, Michael
9
PR
PMT
Simons, Gordy
9
PS
POL
Stirratt, John
9
PS
POL
Twaddle, Daniel
9
PW
ENG
Weidner, Gary
9
ADM
ADM
Willis, James
9
SAFE DRIVER AWARD PROGRAM
ADM
ADM
Boyles, Frank
10
FIN
ASG
Carroll, Michael
10
PN
S&A
Cook, Greg
10
PS
POL
Dahl, Thomas
10
CD
PLAN
Dale, Milt
10
PR
PMT
Ertz, Greg
10
PW"
EQC
Fasching, Robert
10
PS
POL
Foreman, Ronald
10
PS
POL
Hanvik, William
10
PS
POL
Holzerland, Larry
10
PW
EQC
Hyovalti, Ramon
10
PR
PMT
Jewett, Richard
10
PW
ENG
Johnson, Ken
10
PS
POL
Paulson, Dennis
10
PR
ENV
Peterson, Mark
10
PS
POL
Rogers, Lawrence
10
PS
POL
Saba, Thomas
10
PS
POL
Solberg, Mel
10
PW
EQC
Vetsch, Thomas
10
PW'
S&W'
Willey, Glen
10
20
ON THE JOB ACCIDENT PROFILE
1987 SAFETY PROGRAM
July 1, 1986 - June 30, 1957
TOTAL PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS REVIEWED BY THF SAFETY COMMITTEE: 36
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1. In 1987 there were 36 on-the-job personal injuries, of which 12 were OSHA
recordable injuries.
2. The 12 OSHA recordable injuries resulted in 33 lost work days and 23 work
restricted activity days. — —
3. Lost time accidents involved: Police - 3; Park Maintenance - 1: Sewer & Water
- 1; Fire - 1: and Recreation (temporary employee) - 1.
4. Four lost time accidents were the result of back -related injuries.
5. Medical expenses for on-the-job injuries totalled $857 in 1957.
6. Areas of the body injured most often were finger/hand (10), shoulder/back (8),
leg/knee (6), and foot (4).
7. Work activities recording more than one injury include:
No. of Injuries
Subduing/arresting suspects 4
Fire suppression 2
Aiding accident victims 2
Hammerinq/poundinq 2
7. Work activities involving two or more employees working together recorded
three injuries.
8. Twelve accidents involved Park Maintenance division employees, seven of whom
were temporary Park Maintenance employees.
9. Eleven accidents involved Police Department employees.
10. Sewer & Water, Finance, and Recreation (temporary) divisions each had two
accidents.
11. Building Inspection and Environmental (temporary) each had one employee
involved in an accident.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
September 9, 1987
PRESENT: Gary Smith, John Wenner, Steve Herwig, John %ard, Mark Peterson,
Tim Oie, Lyle Robinson, John Sweeney, Frank Boyles
ABSENT: Russ Elzy
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg, North Star Risk Services; Dave Volker, Employee
Benefit Administration Co.; Bobbi Leitner, Judy McMillin
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF AUGUST MEETING MINUTES
John Wenner requested that the minutes reflect the Safety
Committee's concern with equipment and vehicle overcrowding condi-
tions at the Public Works garage. John stated the committee
considered this as a contributing factor when reviewing the July 24,
1987 vehicular accident of Randy Lehtola. The committee approved
the August 19, 1987 as amended.
B. REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES
1. Respirator Program -- Frank Boyles reported program implemen-
tation had begun with the September 1 meeting with public work
employees to review the respirator program and its require-
ments. At the current time, the Sewer and Water division is the
primary division where respirator usage is required. Although,
this could change if new responsibilities or environmental
changes take place in other Public Works divisions. Frank
advised the next step in the process will be to identify
employees for whom face seal testing will be necessary. Dennis
Lomenick of Mine Safety Appliances, will hold respirator train-
ing sessions for employees during the month of October. In
addition, Sewer and Water employees will be required to complete
a medical questionnaire for review by the City's physician as a
means of determining each employee's ability to use a
respirator.
2. Skid Steer Loader Trailer -- The committee reviewed the August
7-8memorandum to Jim Kolstad relative to the purchase of a new
trailer for the Case 1845-C. Mark Peterson will request a
letter from the vendor which confirms that the trailer to be
purchased is designed specifically for use with the 1845-C as
presently outfitted.
Mark Peterson also indicated he would follow up with Jim Kolstad
on arrangements for operator training of the Case 1845-C skid
steer loader.
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September 9, 1957 --
Page two
3. Fabrication/Modification of Trailers -- The Committee reviewed
and noted the contents of the ugust 29 memorandum to Jim
Kolstad concerning liability risks associated with the fabri-
cation and modification of City trailers.
4. Temporary Employee Training & Toro Trailers -- Frank reported
that an addendum to the training program for temporary mainten-
ance employees will be to include a hands-on session on the
hauling and backing of trailers.
Mark Peterson reported that the three trailers in use by the
Park Maintenance division for hauling Toro mowers do exceed the
maximum legal width requirement of 102". The fabricated City
trailers are 107" wide, and therefore no permits from either the
state or county can be issued to make them legal for highway
use. Mark advised the trailers were fabricated by the City
because the trailers manufacturered by Toro were not wide enough
to accommodate the chutes on the mowers. Dave Drugg advised
that if an accident were to occur with any one of the trailers,
the City would most likely be held liable not only because the
trailers exceed the maximum width requirement, but also because
the trailers were fabricated without specifications.
As a follow up to trailer issues discussed by the Committee,
Frank Boyles recommended the following actions be taken:
1) The existing trailers be reviewed by a Toro trailer
manufacturer representative to determine if the trailers can
be modified to brina them into conformance with legal width
requirements and also be in accordance with the
manufacturer's requirements. Any documentation by the Toro
manufacturer should be in writing for the file.
2) The maximum weight requirement and braking systems for these
trailers should also be reviewed. Trailers exceeding 1,000
lbs. require a braking system. The Toro trailers may meet
this weight requirement. However, at the present time, the
brakes on the trailers have been disconnected.
S. Fresnel Screens/Fish-eye Mirrors -- Committee members reported
that the memorandum to ub is Works employees on the install-
ation of fish-eye mirrors and/or fresnel screens on city
vehicles had not been distributed. The Committee recommended
that the memorandum be changed to require that all city equip-
ment and vehicles with obstructed rear vision be evaluated for
appropriate rear view mirror installation.
6. Strobe lights & unattended vehicles at work sites -- Frank
reported that the report from Jim Kolstad concerning strobe
light operation on city vehicles will be available for review at
the October meeting.
NLYMUUIH SgrLIY COMMITTEE
September 9, 1987
Page three
7. 26th & Olive Lane - Sight visibility -- Frank Bovles will
foL ow up on the property owner notification sent by doe Ryan
for compliance to city ordinance provisions on sight visibilitv
at this intersection.
8. Defensive Driver Training -- Frank stated that Defensive Driver
Training classes are set for November 16 - 20. In addition to
four-hour classroom sessions, a driving "rodeo" is being
planned.
9. Parkers Lake Park - Entrance onto Park Property -- Mark Peterson
indicated he would advise park maintenance employees to not
drive from the park path over the curb.
10. Tailgate Lift -- Frank will check with Tom Vetsch to determine
if the purchase of the tailgate lift will occur in 1987 or
1988. Committee members were reminded that a Back Injury
Prevention training class for city employees is scheduled for
September 16 at the City Center.
11. Excavation Guidelines -- Frank will check with Bob Faschinq on
the status of the meeting with Sewer & Water employees to review
excavation guidelines.
12. Grinding/Filing Mower Blades -- Mark Peterson reported that
Bather gloves would be appropriate protective equipment for
employees when grinding or filing mower blades. The gloves and
apron are now available for employee use.
13. Poison Ivy Identification -- Mark Peterson stated a section on
poison ivy identification will be included in temporary employee
training program.
14. Accident Reporting
procedures will be
city supervisors.
Lyle Robinson left the meeting.
II. NEW BUSINESS
-- Frank reported that accident reporting
reviewed at an upcoming staff meeting with
A. Personal Injury/ Vehicular Accident Review Guidelines revisions --
Frank advised that revisions to the guidelines regarding the change
In employee eligibility for the safety luncheon will be finalized
and distributed.
The committee discussed whether mailboxes damaged by snowplowing
activities should be reviewed as "accidents" by the Safety
Committee. Sohn Ward suggested that a tabulation of damaged
mailboxes be completed after the snow season for committee review.
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September 9, 1987
Page four
Public Work committee members stated that many residential mailboxes
do not meet required postal standards and therefore are quite
susceptible to damage, even if they are not actually hit by a
snowplow. Dave Volker recommended that any mailbox which does not
meet postal standards be noted and reported to the Postmaster. So
that property owners are aware of mailbox standards and snowplowing
procedures, Frank Boyles indicated that an article will be placed in
the next issue of Plymouth on Parade. Frank will also discuss the
issue of mailbox damage with dim Kolstad and Tom Vetsch for their
suggestions on what steps can be taken to reduce the incidence of
damage.
B. Review of Vehicular and Personal Injury Accidents
The committee reviewed one vehicular accident and three personal
injury accidents. The vehicular accident was determined to be
preventable. Memorandums will be sent to appropriate supervisors on
the committee's findings and recommendations.
C. Policy regarding two-man work operations
The committee approved the draft policy pertaining to two or more
employees working together. The policy will be finalized and
distributed.
111. OTHER BUSINESS
Frank Boyles reported that the annual Employee Safety Luncheon will be
held on September 23, 1987 at the Quality Inn Plymouth.
Dave Volker reported that emergency response training requirements with
respect to hazardous chemicals spills will have to be addressed by the
City pursuant to recently adopted federal legislation. Frank advised he
would have Lyle Robinson and Dick Carlquist address the training
requirements for the Sewer and Water, Parks and Police divisions.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
SEPTEMBER 10, 1957
PRESENT: Nancy Holter, Barbara Roberts, Dale Knutson, Dick Maki,
Willis Johnson, Frank Boyles
I. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 19, 1987 MINUTES
The Committee reviewed the August 19, 1987 minutes and adopted them as
presented.
II. REVIEW OF AUGUST RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
The committee reviewed the August ridership statistics. Ridership held
steady between July and August with commuter/reverse commuter averaging
345 passengers per day and internal circulator 54. The total system
average for August was 399. This brings the total system year-to-date
average to 422 passengers per day which is 10 below our target of 432.
This is 2% belo" our target. The September, October, November, December
months will have to entail substantial ridership increases in order that
the Plymouth Metrolink goals can be met.
III. FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Willis Johnson stated he has completed the preparation of an
orientation program and will administer it to Erickson's New Market
employees on September 30. Thereafter, the cards will be available
for purchase by Plymouth Metrolink passengers.
B. Progress Report on Park and Ride Lot Expansion
Frank Boyles stated that the Park and Ride lot expansion is complete
and that the only remaining step is striping the lot.
C. Seats for Riders on Old County Road 15
PACT members indicated that one or two seats are now available on the
first bus for the passengers waiting on Old County Road 15. They
will continue to monitor.
D. Impact of Interchange Revisions
Willis Johnson stated and PACT members confirmed that the route
schedule has been more or less unaffected by the interchange
revisions. The buses continue to get downtown early enough for folks
to get to work with sufficient time before the beginning of the work
day.
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
September 16, 1987
Page two
E. South Shore Drive and Medicine Lake Road railroad improvements
The railroad improvement on South Shore Drive and Medicine Lane Road
posed an inconvenience for approximately two days each, but have now
been completed.
F. Progress on Commuter/Reverse Commuter Route Chanqes
The next step in the route change process is timinq the route and
making minor modifications to assure that they operate effectively.
The schedules will be printed by November 1, with actual route
changes implemented on the same date. Advance work will be done so
that the route changes do not come as a surprise to Metrolink riders.
IV. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN; OR RECOMMENDATION
PACT members stated that there continues to be problems with the
availability of punches for punchcards. Drivers end up chopping,
cutting, biting, hacking and otherwise defacing the card. In some
cases, the next driver will punch out two holes on a card to make up for
not having a punch the previous day. This leads to passenger
frustration and probably reduces the use of the card. Frank Boyles will
check into what can be done to assure that punches are available on the
vehicle.
V. 1988 BUDGET PRESENTATION OF PROGRAM
Frank Boyles stated that he and Willis Johnson had attended a meeting at
the Regional Transit Board to discuss the 1985 Plymouth Metrolink
program. Routes, equipment, cost, growth in ridership and other factors
were discussed. Frank stated that this is the first step in the
negotiation process which will ultimately lead to a 1988 Transit
Contract.
The Committee agreed to next meet on Wednesday, November 11, 1987 at
7:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
FLUSHING SCHEDULE FALL 1987
Sept. 23,24 & 25
Industrial areas along I-494 both sides south
of Highway 55.
Sept. 28
Maple Creek, Maple Dell, & 25th. Ave. Dunkirk
to 101 Steeple Chase, Fox Run. Ponderosa &
Willow Ponds.
17th. & 18th. off Fernbrook, Parkers Lake,
Harbor to Niagara off Co Rd. 15.
Sept. 29
Fazendin Park, Sunny acres, Queenland and 101
Candelight Terrace and Meadowood.
Niagara to Vicksburg between Co. Rd. 15 & 9th
Ave. and Cimarron East.
Sept. 30
Shiloh, Seven Ponds and Seven Ponds east.
Vicksburg and Birch Briar, Birchwood,
Cimarron Ponds and Zanzibar, 14th. Ave. off
Co. Rd. 6.
Oct. 1
Greentree, 30th. Ave. and 30th. Place off 101
Hughes Johnson, and Ambur Woods.
9th. 10th. 11th. 12th. 13th. Ave. both sides
101, Dunkirk and Garland, south of Co. Rd. 6
and 8th. Ave. west of 101 to Queensland and
Burl Oaks.
Oct. 2
Pinecrest, Hadley Hills, and Ferndale North.
Greentree West, Maple Creek 2nd. Treehouse
of Shenandoah. Vicksburg from 26th. Avenue
to Hwy 55 and Medina Rd. 32nd.Ave. to
Ranchview.
Oct. 5
Hawthorne Ponds, and Kingswood Farm,
Cavanaugh, and start downtown Plymouth.
Vicksburg from Co Rd 6 to 26th. Ave. Chelsea
Woods and Garland & Fountain, north of Co.
Rd. 6, 19th. Ave. to Hwy 101.
Oct. 6
Downtown Plymouth, Plymouth Creek and Quail
Ridge.
Imperial Hills and Annex, Merrimac & Olive
north of Co. Rd. 6
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Oct. 7 Amhurst, Oxbow, Woodale, Kingsview Heights
west of Juneau and Tyrell
Fernbrook from 55 to Co. R. 9, Fox Meadows,
Park Place, Fox Glen, Cedar Ridge, and
Glacier, north of Co. Rd. 9.
Oct. 8 Kingsview Heights east of Juneau and Kings
North.
Northwest Business Campus
Oct. 13
Creekwood Heights, Chippewa Trails, West
Minister, Rappaport.
Co. Rd.d 15 from 494 to Zachary, including
streets north & south.
Oct. 14
Xenium to Co. Rd. 9, Herritage Estates,
34th. Ave. to Xenium, West Medicine to Co.
9. Westwood Ridge, Heritage West 2nd., and
Co. Rd. 9 to Zachary Tower.
Gleanloch areas, Beacon Heights both sides
of 55.
Oct. 15.
Sagamore, Co. Rd. 18 service drive, Deerwood
Glen, Skyline Hills, Nathan Trails 2nd.and
Wildwings.
Ivanhoe Woods and streets between Hwy 55 and
13th. Ave. between Nathan Ln. & Co. Rd. 18.
Honeywell and Plymouth Shopping Center
Oct. 16
Nathan Trails, and Nathan Ln. from 45th.
Ave. to 54th. Ave.
Plymouth Creekview, Tangletown, and West
Med. from 26th. to 55 and So. Shore Dr.
from 55 to 11th. Ave.
Oct. 19
Zachary Ln. from Co. Rd. 9 to 36th. and
Four Seasons from Union Terrace to
Lancaster and 36th. Ave. to Co. Rd. 9.
Areas from Larch to Zachary and Co. Rd. 9
to 47th. Ave., including Schmidt Lake
estates.
Oct 20.
Mission Hills 4th. & 5th. Lost Lake, Colony
Hills, Wellington, Pheasant Hills.
Areas between Larch to West Med. and from
45th. to 58th.
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Oct. 21. Mission Hills, Mission Ridge, Mission
Ponds, wood Creek and 32nd. Ave. from EAst
Med. to Pilgrim, Tiburon.
Bass Lake, Bass Lake Estates, Jamestown,
Harrison Hills.
Oct 22. East side of Medicine Lake from 32nd. to
13th. Ave. and Ridgecrest.
Area north of Bass Lake, Pike Lake, and
Lake Camelot. .
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 18, 1987
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, D rector of Public Works
SUBJECT: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
Construction Projects
As you are aware, the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission has
been working towards the construction of flood control projects along
Bassett Creek for over 20 years. The Commission, in 1979, undertook
the first construction project in anticipation of receiving Federal
Funds. The Federal Funds were finally approved last year.
At the monthly meeting of the Commission on September 17, I received
two checks from the Army Corps of Engineers. These payments were for
reimbursement for work constructed by the member cities. Although the
check is to an individual city, each one of the nine cities contributed
funds to the projects.
The reimbursement to the City of Golden Valley was in the amount of
$304,320. This represents 80% of the $380,000 due from the Federal
Government. The remaining amount should be received in two to three
months after they complete their audit.
The second check was to the City of Minneapolis in the amount of
$3,250,000. This is reimbursement for the portion of the tunnel
constructed by MnDOT under I—{r94g1 The representative of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers stated that this check was the largest one ever
issued by the St. Paul District Office.
It is estimated that the money received by Golden Valley, as
reimbursement from the Federal Government, will come very close to
covering the remaining payments due by the nine member cities.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 18, 1987
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
Construction Projects
As you are aware, the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission has
been working towards the construction of flood control projects along
Bassett Creek for over 20 years. The Commission, in 1979, undertook
the first construction project in anticipation of receiving Federal
Funds. The Federal Funds were finally approved last year.
At the monthly meeting of the Commission on September 17, I received
two checks from the Army Corps of Engineers. These payments were for
reimbursement for work constructed by the member cities. Although the
check is to an individual city, each one of the nine cities contributed
funds to the projects.
The reimbursement to the City of Golden Valley was in the amount of
$304,320. This represents 80% of the $380,000 due from the Federal
Government. The remaining amount should be received in two to three
months after they complete their audit.
The second check was to the City of Minneapolis in the amount of
$3,250,000. This is reimbursement for the portion of the tunnel
constructed by MnDOT under I-4"qq The representative of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers stated that this check was the largest one ever
issued by the St. Paul District Office.
It is estimated that the money received by Golden Valley, as
reimbursement from the Federal Government, will come very close to
covering the remaining payments due by the nine member cities.
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Star Tribune
Monday/September 21/1987 7M
Gov't watch/
From Washington
David Pheips
Infrastructure
work falling
further behind
The nation's infrastructure — its
highways, bridges, water facilities,
mass transit systems — is crumbling.
That's no secret. In the early 1980s,
r' after a bridge collapse or two, the
subject was front-page news in the
country's newspapers and magazines.
Despite all the concern, however, re-
pair and replacement work on roads,
sewers and airports has fallen further
behind. According to a survey con-
ducted by the Joint Economic Com-
mittee of Congress, the nation's pub-
lic -works construction bill for the rest
of the century is $1 trillion — $450
billion more than will be collected
from taxpayers during that period.
More than half of the nation's high-
ways are in no better than fair condi-
tion, and nearly half of the bridges
are structurally deficient, say state
transportation officials. The reasons:
reduced direct spending by the feder-
al government for infrastructure
needs plus shifts in tax policy that
limit state and local use of tax-ex-
empt bonds to finance the projects.
"The 1980s will go down as a water-
shed decade in infrastructure funding
when the federal government abdi-
cated its role," said Rep. James Ober -
star, D -Minn., who last week began a
series of hearings on the impact of
federal fiscal policy on state and local
spending on public works projects.
Oberstar complained that federal
trust funds for highways and aviation
— paid for by fuel taxes and amount-
ing to billions of dollars — have
become an unreliable source of fund-
ing because of political decisions in
Washington. "Local governments no
longer know when they can use that
money," he said.
As chairman of the oversight sub-
committee of the House Public
Works and Transportation Commit-
tee, Oberstar plans to take testimony
from state and local officials, econo-
mists and investment bankers to con-
sider solutions to the funding tieup.
With the federal budget running rec-
ord deficits, more government spend-
ing is not part of the equation. So
much of Oberstar's inquiry will focus
on tax policy and how it affects local
governments. Much of the first ses-
sion last week involved private bank-
ers who testified that changes in the
tax -reform package of 1985 placed
tight restrictions on state and local
financing by limiting the amount and
types of tax-free bonds that can be
sold.
Minneapolis banker Michael Dou-
gherty, speaking on behalf of the
Public Securities Association, said
the tax changes "quietly shackled in-
frastructure finance." Dougherty also
said changes in the tax law have
made the cost of issuing bonds more
expensive for local governments by
raising interest expenses.
Because of the new tax law, long-
term municipal bond issues this year
have dropped by 40 percent from a
year ago, Dougherty said. Projections
presented by Dougherty, for instance,
showed that the volume of "private
activity" bonds (which are used for
public-private use) that can be issued
by Minnesota governments under the
new law is $316 million, down from
nearly $2.4 billion in 1985.
Oberstar likened the bond provisions
of the tax law to "an errant bulldozer
that has changed the financing land-
scape" and has reduced the financing
options available to local govern-
ments. "Our infrastructure does not
wait for us to find innovative financ-
ing means," Oberstar said. "It breaks
down all on its own."
Roseville townhouseproject
mayjudge rules
By Paul Gastafson Along with those plans, Kehr re -
Staff Writer quested that the land be rezoned for
multiple -family housing, and asked
A district judge has ordered the city
of Roseville to allow a City Council
member to proceed with a town-
house development that three of his
council colleagues rejected in 1985.
District Judge George O. Petersen
ruled this week that Roseville council
members who turned down Al
Kehr's requests for a rezoning, spe-
cial -use permit and variance for the
townhouse project acted in an unrea-
sonable, arbitrary and capricious
manner.
Petersen also said the city failed to
produce evidence that the proposed
development would create problems
for adjacent property owners.
Kehr did not seek and will not re-
ceive damages from the city as a
result of the decision.
Kehr said Thursday he is "elated, to
say the least" by the decision, and
plans to proceed with the develop-
ment if the city does not appeal the
ruling
for a special -use permit and a vari-
ance from the city's dwelling -unit
density and lot -size standards -
The city's planning commission rec-
ommended approval of his requests
but the City Council rejected his
plans by a 2-2 vote, with Kehr ab-
staining.
Kehr reapplied for city approval of
his development a year later and
again received a favorable recom-
mendation from the planning com-
mission. But again the City Council
rejected the development plan — this
time on a 3-1 vote, with Kehr ab-
staining.
In his decision, Petersen said, "No
reasons or statements of fact, not
even any conclusions without basis
in fact, were recorded or later pre-
pared by the Roseville City Council
to explain its denial (of Kehr's proj-
ect)." The judge noted that the city
submitted "pages and pages" of
meeting minutes and reports in
hopes of persuading him to conclude
there was good reason for the denial.
But, Petersen said, "It is within n i-
ther the authority nor the resvonsi-
bility of this court to determine the
reasons w y e s ve wment
s'nould oe anoroved or not. De re-
sponsibility lies with the City Coun-
cil to make that decision and to 4
forththe reasons ... for its decision.
:...., r:... :.:: The court's decision could become
an issue in this fall's Roseville City I T»
Council races.
Kehr charges that the three council
members — former Mayor June De-
mos, former Council Member Polly
Franke and current Council Member j
Vern Johnson — voted against his
development proposal for personal
and political reasons.
Johnson is seeking reelection this fall
against two challengers and Franke is
co -chairwoman of the volunteer cam-
paign committee for current Mayor
Donn Wiski, who is being challenged
by former city Parks Director Frank
Rog Johnson said Ahe City Council
may find itself having to decide
whether to appeal Petersen's decision
on the Kehr case during the council
election campaign.
"I'm afraid that decision is going to
take on unfortunate overtones....
There's no way to look at it without
being labeled by people," he said.
Kehr purchased 1.55 acres on the
south side of County Rd. C between
Dale and Avon Sts. in 1983 and
submitted plans to develop a 13 -unit
townhouse development there in ear-
ly 1984.
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR REPORT
DATE OF
SEMINAR/CONFERENCE: September 20-23. 1987
LOCATION: Brainerd. Minnesota
EMPLOYEE ATTENDING: Richard J. Carlquist
TOTAL COST: $265.00
PURPOSE/THEME OF SEMINAR/CONFERENCE: Disaster Preparedness. During two sessions
of the conference. a review was made of the Miamisburg Disaster that occurred in
Ohio when a tank car carrying phosphorus overturned and ianited. The purpose Df
this review was to study the difficulties associated with large evacuations and
mass feedings of people. The Miamisburg incident involved a tank car carrying a
large auantity of phosphorus that derailed and ignited. causing a huge flume of
poisonous gas to flow near the around towards Miamisburq. Ohio.
We also had a review of the emergency planning required in the State of Minnesota
as stipulated in Title III of SARA. I have enclosed one of the handouts on this
matter with this report. Jim Campbell. the new meteorologist in charge of the
National Weather Service Forecast Office. told us about a new approach to
teaching skvwarn information to our public safety personnel. This was followed
by a new movie that they are currently editing on tornadoes.
On another day. we had reports from the Department of Emergency Management
concerning the recent July 23rd storm. As a followup. there were several
different sessions presented by the American Red Cross on topics such as disaster
health services, family service. and mass shelters. I have enclosed copies of
the handout materials i received in those sessions.
DESCRIBE BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEE/CITY: As part of the Emergency Management Assis-
tance Funding that the City receives (approximately $12.000 annually), there is a
requirement that the local director of Emergency Services continue to maintain
skills necessary to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position.
RJC:as
PLYMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 17, 1987
TO: Director Carlquist
FROM: D. Paulson
SUBJECT: Traffic Summary (87-18)
Find attached the summary for the speeding complaints in the area
of 49th and Oakview Lane. This was the situation that Bob Zitur
called you about just as you were leaving on vacation.
He was involved in a fairly heated discussion with the residents
regarding speeding vehicles in this area. I talked to him
subsequent to your call and I then met with the residents. Based
on their input, four sessions of stationary radar were scheduled
and the summary is attached.
The reason for this memo is that you may wish to direct a copy of
the summary to Bob. The resident at 4855 Oakview, a Jeff
Rohling, also wanted to be advised of the results. He will pass
on the information to the other residents. Possibly Bob would
prefer to handle this himself due to his previous involvement in
this situation.
CITY OP PLYMOUTH .
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 17, 1987
TO: Director Carlquist
FROM: D. Paulson
SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement
(87-18) Oakview Lane at 49th Avenue North
(30 MPH Zone)
Four stationary radar assignments have been completed in response to the
speeding complaints in this area. Two assignments were targeted for
WB 49th and two for NB Oakview, though both directions were clocked at
all four sessions. An unmarked car was used and it was positioned at the
circle corner of 49th and Oakview. Times, location and directions were
assigned based on resident input.
MPH 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55
09/04/87 1600-1900
Cars/Misc. 11 24 07 00 00 00 00 00
Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
09/08/87 1600-1900
Cars/Misc. 26 30 13 01 00 00 00 00
Trucks/Buses 04 02 00 00 00 00 00 00
09/09/87 1600-1900
Cars/Misc. 07 35 27 00 00 00 00 00
Trucks/Buses 03 04 00 00 00 00 00 00
09/10/87 1600-1900
Cars/Misc. 13 28 28 01 00 00 00 00
Trucks/Buses 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Summary: 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55
Cars/Misc. 57 117 75 02 00 00 00 00 251
Trucks/ Buses 08 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 014
265
87-18
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Summary Continued:
20/less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55
.25% .46% .28% -.01% .00% .00% .00% .00�
Time Expenditure ( Hours) : 12
Tags Issued: 00
Verbal Warnings: 00
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September 18, 1987
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Mr. Pat Murphy
Maintenance Supervisor
Hennepin County Department of Transportation
320 Washington Avenue South
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
Subject: Traffic Signal
County Road 10 and Zachary Lane
Dear Pat:
With County Road 9 being closed to traffic because of its reconstruction, a
critical problem has developed at the intersection of County Road 10 and
Zachary Lane. A majority of the traffic which uses County Road 9 is being
detoured on County Road 10.
At this intersection is a temporary traffic signal with only two phase
indications and no separate left -turn movements. Because of the detoured
traffic, the Westbound to Southbound is now a very heavy movement. The
traffic also on County Road 10 in both through directions is very heavy
because of the detour. Traffic attempting to make the left -turn from County
Road 10 onto Zachary Lane is blocking the through movement and traffic is
backing Easterly on County Road 10 all the way to County Road 18.
I have checked and the traffic controller is a three phase controller,
therefore, could accept a separate left -turn movement. Since this is a
temporary signal with overhead wiring, I believe it would be very simple to
add the necessary signal indications and signs to provide for a separate left
turn phase.
Since County Road 9 will be closed for another six weeks, I am requesting
that you give this matter your immediate attention.
If there are any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc:;;ames G. Willis, City Manager
Herb Klossner, County Engineer
Dennis Hansen, County Traffic Engineer
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF METROPOLITAN MINNEAPOLIS
September 16, 1987
James Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim,
Thank you for the opportunity to address the city council, regarding
the YMCA Detached Work Program at the meeting Monday evening..
As Sue and I indicated, the Detached Work Program is present, growing,
and continues to work effectively to meet the needs of youth and families
in Plymouth. Over 30 adolescents and 27 additional families in Plymouth
alone have benefited from this program in the 1st 6 months of 1987.
The increase of $1,000, or a total dollar figure of $2,000, will help us
serve more Plymouth youth.
I request your careful consideration of the community impact this money
will have in the City of Plymouth.
Thank you for your time and supportive efforts of the Detached Work Program.
Sincerely,
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Dana Sorenson
Sue Scheu
Alan Spillers
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Mr. James Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
September 15, 1987
Dear Mr. Willis:
We are very disturbed that the construction of the new bike path
along Highway 101 between 24th and 25th Avenues North, is cutting
into our property, and has already damaged our lawn and destroyed
cultivated as well as wild shrubs and trees which used to protect
us from the highway's sight and noise.
The construction work is conducted by Hardrives, according to
blue -prints prepared by Short, Elliot & Hendrickson (Project #
724, File # 87131). We examined the blue -prints, and found the
proposed path to clearly pass across the edge of our property.
We were not consulted by the City of Plymouth or by the Engineer-
ing firm as to our consent, or about fair compensation for the
destruction of the natural barrier between us and the highway.
We would appreciate your checking into the matter. We feel that
merely re -sodding the ground around the path would not be an
appropriate compensation. The.construction of the path completely
exposes our back yard to the sight and noise of the highway, as
well as to all passers-by. The only way to restore the barrier
between our home and the highway will be to erect a highway bar-
rier, or to plant 4 or 5 grown evergreen trees at the receded edge
of our property.
Thank you for handling our complaint. We look forward to hearing
from you soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Haim D. Heilprin Jan uc 1 - e' in, President
17830 24th Avenue North WRITE
Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone: 475-0308
September 21, 1987
Dr. Haim D. Heilprin
17830 24th Avenue North
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
CITY OF
PLYMOUTI+
Subject: Highway 101 Bicycle Path Project No. 724
Dear Dr. Heilprin:
I am enclosing a copy of the construction plans for the above
I have colored the Highway 101 right-of-way line in green.
itself is shown in yellow. As you can see by the plan, the
not encroach upon your property. You will also note that
majority of the hedge is within the Highway 101 right-of-way.
do not intend to disturb the hedge at all and nothing
disturbed up to this point other than some small brush which
the Highway 101 right-of-way.
project.
The path
path does
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has been
is within
Please note that I have also colored the telephone box on the plan
which is the corner of your property. All of the work will be done
between the telephone box and Highway 101 pavement. It is our intent
to provide a bicycle path for the people of Plymouth to use along
Highway 101 and to restore the construction work to equal if not better
appearances than were there previously. I would be happy to meet with
you on site if you have any further questions concerning this.
Very truly yours,
Nf 0-�6�O&
Daniel K. Campbell
Senior Engineering Technician
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John Sweeney
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Division of Kidde Consultants, Inc..
Site Design and Planning Consultants
September 22, 1937
Honorable Mayor Virgil Schneider
City Council Member
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Honorable Mayor Schneider:
This letter is written in behalf of Hoyt Development Company, owners of
approximately 57 acres located west of 1-494 and north of the future extension of
49th Avenue North. The property is guided for industrial uses and is presently
zoned FRD. Access to the property is available from existing 45th Avenue North,
a rural gravel roadway section.
Hoyt Development Company's intentions are to proceed with preparation of general
land planning concepts and to determine both short term and long term planning
strategies. Details of these plans have not yet been determined because two key
issues involving the ultimate development of this property are unresolved. These
issues involve the 1-494 and 45th Avenue North intersection, and secondly, the
extension of public utilities.
Hoyt Development Company is interested in initiating two feasibility studies, one
to assess the construction cost, funding sources, and configuration of the 1-494
and 49th Avenue North intersection, and another to consider the extension of
sanitary sewer and vater to their property (subsewer district NC -11). The
developer requests that the City defer assessments for portions of the site which
cannot be developed at the present time because of inadequate roadway access.
Given the magnitude of the issues involved, it is imperative that planning
efforts be undertaken now to provide some assurance of reasonably timely future
development. We respectfully request that the City provide direction to both the
developer and the city staff in seeking answers to these concerns.
Kindest regards,
GA1 &ASS ATES
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Michael J. ai
MJG:a1r
cc: Brad Hoyt, Hoyt Development Company
2021 East Hennepin Avenue • Suite 250 a Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
612/331-8668 TWX: 910-576-3111
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705 Highway 101 Norte, Mrnneapols, MN 5544'/(612) 473=463
September 18, 1987
Mayor Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
Thank you again for writing the letters on my behalf to the Romanian Communist
officials. As it turned out, they refused to see me out of fear.
However, Pastor David said the letters and the civic books you included with the
letters had the desired effect. Another message was received by these people that
the Romanian church has friends in the West who care for it—and do not want to
see it persecuted. He was delighted with the letters and delivered them — even
though I was not received.
I appreciate you willingness to use your influence to strengthen the body of Christ
in Romania.
God bless you.
Sinc eely,
Dr. John Vawter
Senior Pastor
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September 23, 1987
Virgil Schneider,
Mavor
City of Plymouth
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Schneider:
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Thank you, city employees and City Council for the opportunity to live in a
wonderful environment. I love the summer concerts in the park, the
cleanliness, the mainLena-ace of properties and highways and the city
services I receive. Without hesitation, I am able to sing the praises of
living in Plymouth.
It is my understanding that the Plymouth City Council is currently looking
into several concerns which have been raised about Mr. Dean R. Johnson,
Johnson Construction, the builder of the Creekside Townhomes, in which I
reside. I would appreciate if you would put your backing into this effort,
for Mr. Johnson does not represent the city well. Please let me give you
just an overview of my reasons for making this statement to you in writing.
My daughter and I moved into 15245 40th Ave. N in June, 1984. In the
beginning of August (same year), my basement flooded for the first time as
a result of a minor rainstorm. During the next few months, the finished
basement flooded a total of six times. I asked Mr. Johnson to look into the
situation and repair whatever needed to be repaired. His responses, both
to me and my daughter, were extremely rude. At one point he told me that
it was obvious I was a "first-time homeowner" in Minnesota; that flooding
of basements was a "common" problem and that natives of Minnesota knew
better than to get upset and make trouble.
Finally, in desperation, I turned to the Homeowners Insurance for help. I
had determined that my French Drainage System had been incorrectly installed
through aighLiy inspection of the installation of such systems into the new
units going up around my home. The Homeowners Insurance inspector
corroborated my suspicion and wrote to Mr. Johnson that the mis-installation
needed to be repaired. Mr. Johnson simply refused to participate in the
proceedings at all. In order to have my home rendered "flood -free", I
had to pay the $250 deductible before the insurance company would undertake
the repair project, employing an outside contractor. I am still out this
$250 as well as still living with a totally ruined carpet and carpet padding.
Since the repair, no further floods have occurred. Even the recent 200 year
deluge did not phase my "properly installed" system. It has now been close
to three years, NO WATER PROBLEMS. However, Dean Johnson's unethical and
rude behavior still remains to be addressed.
Mr. Schneider, I am frankly puzzled how such mis-installation could have gone
unnoticed. In my nightly freelance inspections, I observed another similar
mis-installation taking place which could have easily been corrected while
the unit was still under construction. However, this correction was not
accomplished.
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Mr. Schneider
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I said nothing because I was travelling at least three weeks out of every
four leaving my daughter home alone. She was also alone in Minnesota - we
moved here in June, 1984 from Alabama. "Taking -on" the builder did not
appear feasible given our circumstances.
Now, I understand I am not alone in my recognition of Mr. Johnson's less
than ethical business conduct. I believe it is imperative for the residents
of Plymouth that the business people who serve the community (and derive their
income from such service) do so in an ethical, professional manner. Should
anything other than such ethical business conduct become the rule, the
entire community would suffer.
Your attention to and support of the City Council examination of the concerns
which have been aired concerning Mr. Johnson would be very much appreciated.
If you need further information from me, require my personal statements, you
need only call, 559-7302. Thanks again for your service to the City of
Plymou
Si er ly,
Anneliese E. Dilworth
15245 40th Ave. N
Plymouth, MN 55446
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MINNEAPOLIS. MN 5544'.
(612 593-9813)
Sept. 23, 1987
Mr. James Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
City Hall
Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441
Dear Mr. Willis:
Please let me call your attention to the actions of one
of your employees, Ms. Nia Wronski.
Ms. Wronski contacted nye in the aftermath of a burglery
to my.home by a juvenal. She condact-d an investigation
very efficiently which got at some very hard -to -reach facts
that perhaps will sake a conviction possible. The alleged
perpetrator is a twelve year old who is already well known
to your police department. If things happen as hoped, a
young person can receive help who cannot get it at hove.
This would have been impossible if a ho-hum attitude had
been taken. On the contrary, Ms. Wronski displayed dedi-
cation above and beyond the call, which I am happy to attest
to.
My continued thanks and best wishes go out to her. She
embodies the the ideal of service to the Public in the
highest sense.
Sincerely,
Jim Ritzin
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