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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
September 17, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. BUDGET STUDY SESSION -- Monday, September 21, 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council conference room.
2. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Forum
will be held in the City Council conference room.
3. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council in the City Council chambers.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Tuesday, September 22, 7:30 p.m. The
Tanning Commission will meet in the City Council chambers. The
September 22 meeting agenda and minutes from the September 9
Planning Commission meeting will be delivered to the Council on
Friday.
5. HRA MEETING -- Thursday, September 24, 6:30 p.m. The Housing and
ede�opment Authority will meet in the City Council conference
room. The HRA meeting agenda will be delivered to the Council on
Friday.
6. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROSECT -- Saturday, September
26, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Plymouth ity enter. Approximately 30
volunteers will work at the collection. The contractor handling the
waste will be on the site doing follow-up on Sunday. Attached is
the letter sent to the volunteers on training and work assignments,
together with a memorandum from Helen LaFave to Dick Pouliot on
final arrangements for the collection project. (M-6)
7. COACHMAN TRAILS GROUNDBREAKING -- Thursday, September 24, 4:00 p.m.
An invitation from Oakwood Investments to the groundbreaking
ceremony for the Coachman Trails development is attached. (M-7)
8. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for September and October are
attached. -
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-280C
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
September 17, 1987
Page two
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. SAMUEL VIRGINIA FOX FARM - Attached is the September 11, 1987
memorandum toublic afety Director Carlquist from Frank Boyles.
The memorandum is in response to Jane Laurence's August 26 report
which indicated that Mr. Virginia had no intention of moving the fox
farm, but instead would rely upon the City to accomplish such
actions following the September 30, 1987 deadline. Public Safety
Director Carlquist has scheduled a meeting with the Community
Service Officers and Mr. Virginia on Friday, September 18. The
purpose of the meeting is to confirm whether or not Mr. Virginia
intends to dispose of the animals himself, or rely upon the City to
do so. If it appears that the foxes will become the City's respon-
sibility, the Public Safety Director will check with the Department
of Natural Resources to determine whether the foxes can be shipped
to a state preserve in out -state Minnesota, or some other location
outside the metropolitan area. If the Department of Natural
Resources has no program, the Community Service Officers will then
contact a furrier to determine whether there would be an interest in
purchasing the foxes for their pelts. In either case, the City
would recapture its costs associated with these activities. A
status report will be provided by the Public Safety Director follow-
ing the September 18 meeting with Mr. Virginia, as well as for the
September 28 information memorandum. It is our intent to be
prepared to act immediately on October 1 if Mr. Virginia does not
fulfill his obligations under the agreement with the City. (I-1)
2. PROPOSED SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION - PETITION IN OPPOSITION -
ttached is a copy of a petition which is to be circulated by some
of the businesses in the Industrial Park who oppose the County's
plan to locate a solid waste transfer station at County Road 6 and
I-494. This petition may also be circulated by Mr. Sentman. (I-2)
3. MIELKE FIELD TASK FORCE MEETING - Wednesday morning I attended
another meeting of the ielke field Task Force. The Task Force
heard a presentation from Kraus -Anderson representatives who are
proposing to redevelop the land immediately adjacent to the Mielke
Field in Crystal. They indicated that the Mielke Field property had
a commercial value of approximately $3.50 per foot which would yield
aproximately $1,000,000 if sold. Funds from any sale could be used
to relocate the current field complex to some other site. They also
had rough site plans of several school sites, including the
Armstrong Senior High School. Attached is a rendering of how a
football stadium with bleachers could be accommodated on the
Armstrong site. The School Board has taken no position with respect
to this matter. I suggested that the School Board determine whether
or not they desire to proceed with a more thorough examination of
alternative sites for the field. If they conclude that the field
should be moved, I believe that it is imperative that they then move
forward to locate one or more sites and begin to thoroughly analyze
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
September 17, 1987
Page three
the feasibility of those sites for such a facility. I also noted
that there are off-site considerations which would have to be
addressed regardless of where a football field might be constructed,
e.g., lighting, traffic noise, etc. (I-3)
4. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES - EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM - ANNUAL
REPORT - Anita Vogel has asked that 1 transmit a copy of this report
to members of the Council for their information. She did not have
sufficient copies available at the Budget Public Hearing for all
members of the Council. (I-4)
5. AMENDMENT TO TEMPORARY NON -INTOXICATING LIQUOR ORDINANCE - The City
periodically receives requests for temporary on -sae malt liquor
licenses from softball teams desiring to serve beer at tournaments
they sponsor. Because of the City's dramshop insurance requirement,
softball teams have commonly asked their sponsors (for-profit
organizations) to submit the application as they are the only party
able to secure dramshop insurance. Technically, this is a violation
of City ordinance and State statute. Consequently, some weeks back
we asked the Council to review an ordinance amendment which would
allow the issuance of temporary on -sale malt liquor licenses to
for-profit organizations. Upon further review, this item was
removed from the agenda for further City Attorney study. Attached
is a letter dated September 8 from dim Thomson, indicating that the
State statute would not allow the City to revise its ordinances as
contemplated. Consequently, only clubs, as defined in Statute, are
authorized to secure temporary on -sale malt liquor licenses. We
will share this information with softball teams who have previously
secured such licenses through their sponsor, as well as with members
of the Park and Recreation Department and City receptionists so that
they are aware of this fact if such requests are received in the
future. (I-5)
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- The following department activity reports for
August are attached:
a. Police Department (I -6a)
b. Fire Department (I -6b)
7. CITY ATTORNEY BILLING -- Attached is a copy of the City Attorney's
client summary for services performed during the month of August.
The detailed listing of the bill is on file in the City Manager's
office. (I-7)
8. TWIN WEST CHAMBER "OFFICE SHOWCASE" -- Office space available in the
Twin West Chamber area will be the featured at the Chamber's first
"Office Showcase" event. A kick-off luncheon for the event will be
held Wednesday, September 30 at the Radisson Minnetonka beginning at
11:30 p.m. A letter from David Olson, Chamber President, inviting
the Council and staff is attached. Please contact Laurie if you
will be attending. (I-8)
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September 17, 1987
Page four
9. SOLID WASTE RECYCLING -- The attached letter from Doug Reuter,
Reuter, Inc., provides additional detail on the issues of solid
waste collection and recycling, and courses of action cities can
take to increase their options to these issues. Also attached is a
letter to Vern Peterson, Executive Director, Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities, from Frank Boyles, requesting the AMM
amend its solid waste policy. A similar letter from Carl Jullie,
City Manager, Eden Prairie, to the AMM is also included. (I-9)
10. NOTICE OF JUDGEMENT - HUNGRY PILGRIM RESTAURANT -- Attached is a
the ConciliationCourt's notice of Judgement on the claim filed by
the Hungry Pilgrim restaurant. As reported to the Council in
August, restaurant representatives alleged that the City was
responsible for breakage of fan due to an inspection order by the
Fire Inspector requiring the cleaning of grease from the fan
filter. The Court ordered that the restaurant recover nothing on
its claim against the City. (I-10)
11. COURT OF APPEALS DECISION - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT -- The City
Attorney has forwarded the attached Court of Appeals decision
involving the City of Eagan. In this case, the Appeals Court
determined that a developer was not bound by the terms of a previous
development agreement pertaining to the same property. (I-11)
12. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS:
a. Complaint of Vincent Whitted, Gen. Manager, Minnesota Brick &
Tile -- The attache etter from the Public Safety Director
responds to Mr. Whitted's complaint of police misconduct. On
August 26, Mr. Whitted contacted Mayor Schneider to request an
investigation into an incident involving Plymouth police
officers and several delivery trucks dispatched by his firm to
the Cimarron Business Center project. (I -12a)
b. Bob.Zitur's Memo of September 4 -- Staff reports responding to
ouncilmember itur's memorandum on: 1) an open foundation at
50th and Norwood Lane; and 2) request for a dead end sign at
52nd and Norwood are attached. (I -12b)
13. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES -- I have received the following "BZ"
correspondence on C11ty employees:
a. Letter from Robert B. Ferrel, Principal, Robbinsdale Armstrong
Senior High. (I -13a)
b. Letter from John Strittmatter, Director of Marketing, Ryan
Construction. (I -13b)
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September 17, 1987
Page five
14. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Grace Mampel, 16940 28th Avenue No., to Mayor
Schneider, responding to the Blair Tremere's letter to realtors
on the City's sign ordinance regulations. (I -14a)
b. Letter from Scott Weldon, 15008 Gleason Lake Drive, to Fred
Moore, commenting on actions taken by the City to reduce the
speed of traffic on Gleason Lake Drive. (I -14b)
C. Letter to hack Cole, President, Hennepin County Library Board,
from Mayor Schneider, concerning the rescheduling of the joint
Library Board/City Council meeting until spring 1988. (I -14c)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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September 15, 1987
,. CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Dear Volunteer:
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Thank you for volunteering to work at Plymouth's Household Hazardous Waste
Collection on Saturday, September 26 at the City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard.
TRAINING
All volunteers must attend a one-hour training session on Thursday,
September 24, at 7 p.m. Training will be held in Fire Station 2, 120 0
County oad 9.
If you are unable to attend this session, please let me know as soon as
possible so I can make other arrangements for you.
SHIFT ASSIGNMENT
You are scheduled to work from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday,
September 26.
KNOW OF ANY OTHER VOLUNTEERS?
While we have the minimum number of volunteers, we could still use more
help - particularly for the 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift. All volunteers
must be at least 18 years old. If you know of someone else who is
interested, have them contact Judy McMillin or me at 559-2800.
Again, thank you for your willingness to participate in this important
project. This collection would not be possible without your help.
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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MEMO
TO: DICK POULIOT
FROM: HELEN LAFAVE
SUBJECT: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE UPDATE
DATE: 9/16/87
For your information, three versions of the attached letter were
mailed to volunteers on Sept. 15. The only difference in each
version was the shift assignment.
VOLUNTEERS
We have 19 volunteers to work the morning shift and 12 in the
afternoon. Collection Coordinator Loren Janson said the County
will provide us with 1 or 2 volunteers to work all day. Loren
said he is confident, based on last week's collection, that
Plymouth has enough volunteers.
TRAINING
Training will be held at 7 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 24 at Fire
Station ##2. If volunteers cannot attend the training, we will
supply them with a training manual. Loren said an abbreviated
training session will be held the day of the collection.
SITE
At this point, my concern is the site set-up. I will be out of
the office Mon., Sept. 21 -Wed., Sept. 23. I called Loren today
to ask that he set up a mQPtiag with you to dis tis-, arranaamants.
Details which need to be worked out include:
-car battery storage
-access to telephone and restrooms
- en s remain until Sunday
-a 23 foot Volvo truck will be parked at the site through Sunday
8 s i on ay.
Having two fire fighters on hand is desirable- but not a
necessity. ecause we have a volunteer fire department, it is
unlikely people would be available. Please check with Dick
Carlquist.
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Thanks!
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cc: Jim Willis
Frank Boyles
Fred Moore
Dick Carlquist
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`Thursday, the twenty-fourth of September
at four o'clock
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 P1 Yiv*,,OUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MiNNESO TI A 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 1 1 , 1987
TO: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
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SUBJECT SAMUEL VIRGINIA FOX FARM
Based upon the August 26 memorandum from Jane Laurence, we should
assume that Mr. Virginia has no intention of removing his fox farm
operation by the September 30 deadline specified in our agreement.
Accordingly, we should take action now to arrange for a contractor or
contractors to be available on September 30 to remove the foxes. As
you know, the agreement specifically authorizes the City to dispose of
the animals.
The agreement does not, however, address the question of cage and
feces removal. I have discussed this matter with Jim Thomson and he
suggests that the City should proceed as if the cleanup on October 1
will include both the foxes, cages and other refuse. We should
arrange to meet with Mr. Virgina before September 30 to encourage his
cooperation in these efforts and perhaps secure his agreement to
remove the cages and feces if the City removes the foxes. If Mr.
Virgina proves to be uncooperative, we would then have to determine
whether to utilize section 2010 to remove the public health hazard
posed by the animal feces and cages.
Please let me know the nature of the arrangements made and the
contractor who will remove the foxes. I would also appreciate your
advising me of the results of your meeting with Mr. Virginia in order
that we can prepare to take the next step in a timely fashion well
before the September 30 deadline.
FB:kec
cc: James G. Willis
S.F. 9/21/87
PETITION
We, the undersigned are very concerned about the proposed solid waste transfer
station site to be located at the intersection of I-494 and Hennepin County Road
6 in Plymouth. We question the basic need for such a facility to be located in
the heart of our city. Issues of concern include: Unusual traffic demand,
contamination of the city's main water supply, noise, land use, odors, dust,
days and hours of operation, hazardous waste management, potential for hazardous
spills, property devaluation, aesthetics and ancillary facilities. We believe
that the only way to adequately address these issues is through the preparation
of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The site selection process should
provide for a public hearing to discuss the results of the EIS and other needs
required by this facility, as provided for the other communities involved.
Furthermore, we believe that better sites are available for this purpose in
Hennepin County. Therefore, we encourage Hennepin County and the Metropolitan
Council to consider alternatives to this site.
NAME ADDRESS
KRAUS-ANDERSON REALTY CO.
DEVELOPMENT- LEASING- MANAGEMENT
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REST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM
ANNUAL REPORT
1987
In Cooperation 06th
INTERCHURCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
INTERFAITH OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
ST. LOUIS PARK EMERGENCY PROGRAM
HESTONKA CHRISTIAN SERVICES
I I N T R O D U C T I O N
The West Hennepin Human Services Planning Boar(, Em-rgen S,2, -
vices Program is designed to prov:Ce emergency food, shelter,
clothing, transportation, prescriptions, rental assistance and
utility assistance to persons who are without resources. The
persons served are those who are not eligible for a public as-
sistance program, who are unemployed/underemployed, or who are
receiving a type of public assistance which does not cover the
emergency need that they have (i.e. receiving food stamps but
need shelter).
Within the past year, a great deal of attention and concern has
been focused on emergency services in the West Hennepin area due
to the fact that the use of emergency services has nearly tripled in
a short time, and there is a growing dependence on these services
in our community. No longer are families facing a one-time crisis,
but rather they show up repeatedly on the door steps of emergency
service providers.
As well as presenting information on the administration and use
of the West Hennepin Emergency Services Program, this report also
introduces research conducted during the past year that identifies
issues faced by the poor in our community. It is intended that
these issues will be used as a focus for program improvement and
priority setting during the next year.
I I P R O G R A M A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
The Emergency Services program is a cooperative effort of four
voluntary emergency services programs in the west Hennepin area
and the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board. The four
providers are:
Interchurch Community Association
13120 East McGinty Road Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Minnetonka, MN 55343 Monday - Friday
938-0729 or by appointment
Contact Person: Florence Bogle
Serving: Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka,
Shorewood, and Woodland.
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
630 East Wayzata Blvd. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wayzata, MN 55391 Monday - Friday
473-2436
Contact Person: LaDonna Hoy
:.erving: Hamel, Long Lake, Orono, Plymouth, Medicine Lake, Medina,
,Minnetonka Beach, and Wayzata.
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S.T.E.P. (St. Louis Park Emergency Program)
4100 Vernon Avenue South Hours: ::06 a.T. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Louis Park, MIN 55416 Monday - Friday
925-4899
Contact Person: Debbie Okerlund
Serving: St. Louis Park.
Westonka Christian Services
5131 Minneapolis Avenue Hours: 24 hours/7 days per week
Mound, MN 55364
Contact Person: Donna Grinvalds
Serving: Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain,
Minnetrista, Mound, Navarre, Rockford, St. Bonifacius
and Tonka Bay.
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board provides coordination,
technical assistance, training, bookkeeping/record keeping _ _
and reporting of program services. The four emergency service
agencies provide direct services to clients, and have responsi-
bility for screening, client intake, and establishing eligibility.
In addition to the emergency services provided through this pro-
gram, the four agencies supply area food shelves and holiday
baskets, do home visitations, provide assistance with job related
expenses, and help with a variety of other personal needs of their
clients.
ACCESS/REFERRALS
A person gains access by calling or going to any of the four
emergency service programs. They may be referred by another
agency or may be self-referred. WHHS has worked with Hennepin
County Outreach and Referral, local police departments, the Energy
Assistance Program, First Call for Help, Y.ES. (Your Emergency
Services), and other county assistance programs to involve them
in the referral process for emergency cases. The four service
providers also receive a number of referrals from local churches
and community organizations in their areas. Once a client has
access to one of the four emergency service providers, it is com-
mon for them to be referred to other community agencies for non-
emergency assistance, since the providers are well educated on
existing resources that address on-going client needs.
FUNDING SOURCES
Funding from Hennepin County and individual donations received
by the four emergency service providers have been the stable and
major sources allowing for the continual operation of the West
Hennepin Emergency Assistance Program. In 1986, the program also
received funds from the Minneapolis Foundation, United Way, Com-
munity Action for Suburban Hennepin (C.A.S.H.), and the Emergency
Food and Shelter National Board Program (FEMA).
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Hennepin County $98,139.23
Minneapolis Foundation 12,350.00
Un I _ed t,a 7, 000.00
C.A.S.H. 6,837.00
FEMA 3,500.00
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is determined by the emergency service providers.
When Hennepin County funds are used, persons are generally eligi-
ble if they are in an emergency situation (i.e. without food,
shelter, transportation) are not on a public assistance program
(GA, AFDC) and have no other resources (families, friends) to
help them. A maximum of three days assistance is provided (7
days when groceries are provided). Rent and utility assistance
is provided once during a calendar year.
The individual emergency service agencies provide for additional
service for persons who do not qualify using these quidelines.
GRANT AMOUNTS
Grant amounts are determined on an individual basis by the emer-
gency service providers. The following are guidelines used when
using Hennepin County funds. The individual emergency service
agencies provide addition,.! support for periods and amounts over
this.
Food
• When restaurant meals are provided, allow $4.00 for
breakfast and $6.00 for lunch/dinner for up to 3 days.
• When groceries are provided, items from food shelves
are provided. When necessary, items can be purchased
from grocery stores. The guidelines for dollar amounts
are as follows:
No. of People One Day Two Days Three Days
1
$ 7
$14
$20
2
11
16
25
3
15
20
30
4
19
25
40
5
23
30
50
Shelter
• Maximum 3 nights lodging at a budget motel.
Rental Assistance
• Rental damage deposit and/or one month's rent can be
provided.
• Payment is provided one time in a calendar year.
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Transportation
e Dus tokens are provided for public transport=tion.
• When public transportation is not available, a fill
of gas or cab fare can be provided.
• Bus transportation and/or car repair up to $150.00
to travel out of the county to an area where family/
friends can provide support can also be provided.
Utility Assistance
• A maximum payment of $250.00 is allowed.
• Payment is provided once per calendar year.
Clothing
• Clothes closets, low cost and used clothing centers
are utilized.
• Retail clothing stores are to be used only when needed
items are not available at clothes closets or used
clothing centers.
The average grant amount per client in 1986 was as follows:
Food
$9.54
per
person
Transportation
$7.92
per
person
Shelter
$36.11
per
person
Clothing
$21.47
per
person
Prescriptions
$22.10
per
person
Rent
$275.64
per
household
Utilities
$126.27
per
household
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III EMERGENCY SERVICE USE - 1986
Table I
Services Provided According to Funding Sourc;
Hennepin County
# of Clients Served
Amount
Food
3,732
$ 35,592.01
Transportation
1,484
6,370.26
Shelter
43
1,639.48
Utility Assistance
117
6,646.37
Rental Assistance
101
11,855.09
Clothing
14
330.95
Prescriptions
26
573.71
Food Shelves
30,220.36
$98,139.23
United Way
Rent 54 $6,165.49
Utilities 7 834.51
CASH
FEMA
$7,000.00
Rent 25 $4,042.00
Mortgage 12 1,794.00
$5,836.00
Shelter 27 $ 887.97
TABLE II
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Emergency Services provided by Municipality
Municipality
Deephaven
Excelsior
Greenfield
Greenwood
Hopkins
Independence
Long Lake
Loretto
Maple Plain
Medicine Lake
Medina
Minnetonka
Minnetonka Beach
Minnetrista
Mound
Orono
Plymouth
Rockford
Shorewood
St. Bonifacious
St. Louis Park
Spring Park
Tonka Bay
Wayzata
Woodland
Other
# of
Clients
Served
7
210
4
3
513
0
139
11
75
15
6
330
0
0
568
0
793
30
26
55
355
39
20
528
1
379
NOTE: These statistics do not include clients served by individual
agency funds of the four Emergency Service Providers.
N.
TABLE III
DEMOGRAPHIC CLIENT PROFILE
1986
RACE*
White
3,740
Black
206
Hispanic
14
American Indian
347
Other
0
SEX*
Male 2,002
Female 2,305
Senior Citizens
(over 62 years) 31
Adult
(18-61 years) 1,993
Youth
(under 18) 2,283
FAMILY STATUS* (Households)
Single 269
Married 57
Married w/children 405
Single Parent 546
* Statistics from Hennepin County Funds ONLY.
7
TABLE IV
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED*
1984-86 Comparison
FOOD
TRANSPORTATION
SHELTER
UTILITY
ASSISTANCE
R..NTAL/MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE
CLOTHING
PRESCRIPTIONS
Number of Clients Serviced
1984
1985
1986
1,303
2,512
3,732
608
1,195
1,484
43
85
70
72
161
124
118
198
192
13
8
14
0
3
26
* Totals do not include services funded by the four individual
providers.
TABLE V
INDIVIDUAL AGENCY STATISTICS
1986
I N T E R F A I T H O U T R E A C H
TOTAL
17,320
20,597
1,543
3,772
3,042
46,274
I C A
Good
# HH
WHHS
IF
Neighbor
# of HH
Ind.
Funds
I C A
FOOD
1,027
3,276
9,755
7,565
RENT DEPOSITS
62
-
5,513
15,084
SHELTER
47
11,447.43
200.79
14,933.06
SHELTER
nights
-
-
-
TRANSPORTATION
147
-
766
777
UTILITIES
26
-
1,742
2,030
RESTAURANT MEALS
130
-
-
-
OTHER
53
-
580
2,462
49
1,492
3,276
18,356
27,918
ONE WAY RIDES - 2,403
2,290
23,327.12
21,134.22
2,792.32
46,953.55
HHs
Ind.
ICA FUNDS ONLY
Thanksgiving
150
523
$3,660
serving 150
Christmas
178
488
$4,495
serving 153
I N T E R F A I T H O U T R E A C H
TOTAL
17,320
20,597
1,543
3,772
3,042
46,274
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WHHS
Good
# HH
Funds
IF
Neighbor
TOTAL
FOOD
964
$14,832.00
$1,900.00
$1,358.70
$18,090.70
R.D.
57
3,284.84
11,447.43
200.79
14,933.06
SHELTER
16
UTIL.
28
1,416.39
1,917.22
84.58
3,418.19
TRANS.
383
3,714.60
3,131.76
516.25
7,362.61
CLOTH.
793
59.99
59.99
OTHER
49
19.30
2,737.81
332.00
3,089.00
2,290
23,327.12
21,134.22
2,792.32
46,953.55
RIDES -
1,731
ADVOCACY/REFERRAL - 59
CHRISTMAS - 167
HH THANKSGIVING - 123
HH = $5,646.23
789 Families Served - 1,345
adults; 2,029
children;
215 individuals
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TABLE V (continued)
W T C S
S T E P
WHHS
# HHs
July
- December 1986
only
TOTAL
FOOD
224
627
S 82.88
$8,085_75
WHHS
R.D.
49
HHs
Ind.
STEP
10,000.56
FUNDS
TOTAL
FOOD
37
130
$ 60.00
$
955.00
$ 1,015.00
R.D.
11
26
3,258.50
35
550.00
3,808.50
SHELTER
0
0
0
5
0
0
TRANS.
8
25
35.00
935.60
25.30
60.00
UTIL.
3
5
65.57
15,063.73
197.09
262.66
CLOTH.
2
5
0
115.00
115.00
PRESC.
1
3
0
26.47
26.47
62
194
$3,419.07
$1,868.56
$5,287.63
Monthly Average
Food Assistance -
104
households,
230
individuals
Transportation -
168
one-way trips
to
medical
appointments
1,355
miles
driven
W T C S
10
WHHS
# HHs
Ind.
WTCS
FUNDS
TOTAL
FOOD
224
627
S 82.88
$8,085_75
$8,168.63
R.D.
49
111
6,703.06
3,297.50
10,000.56
SHELTER
9
17
59.06
541.03
600.09
TRANS.
106
264
1,340.25
888.53
2,228.78
UTIL.
35
111
1,957.91
2,205.94
4,163.85
CLOTH.
3
5
33.98
84.98
118.96
OTHER
13
33
935.60
0
935.60
TOTALS
439
1168
11,112.74
15,063.73
26,216.47
HOLIDAY BASKETS
175
569
2,375.37
4,895.00
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Appendix I
WEST HENNEPIN EMERGENCY SERVICES
PROGRAM PROVIDERS*
Commments on Issues, Funding and ProSra�,
Revised April 16, 1987
SERVICE DELIVERY ISSUES, PROBLEMS & TRENDS:
Economic constraints on low income people continue to worsen:
- Costs of energy, phone, housing, health and food continue to
rise.
- New class of unemployed and underemployed people who have
been in this situation for an extended period of time and
don't have opportunties for change in their situation.
- Because a person has a job doesn't mean they are self suf-
ficient because their job may be part time and/or low
paying. for a family to survive and be self-sufficient they
need two adequate -paying jobs.
- People who are unemployed do want a job, and this lack of a
Job is the key problem for them.
- There are no jobs for people with limited or outdated skills.
We need to create jobs for people who are low skilled.
It is inhumane to expect people to survive without z joy Lid
without public assistance (when work readiness ends). This is
particularly true in the winter when peoples lives are endan-
gered.
- People need to have support services in order to get jobs, e.g.
child care.
- Not all two-parent families can get AFCD.
Emergency services programs are being used on a repeated basis by
individuals because they are chronically unemployed or underemployed.
It is no longer a one time only program.
Services need to make more accessible and decentralize
Need for full time advocates outside the County system to advo-
cate for people who have problems with understanding and re-
ceiving County and other governmental services.
Believe whole County system is not accessible to many people
,n the West Hennepin area and we strongly support the need
for a local information and referral worker. we are very con-
cerned about her current role. Because she must devote so
much time as lay -'Fon to human services councils and work on
other grogram= she can't do an effective I & R job. People
need to _e to get information on services quickly which
is not possible now.
County's t: -ie frame on providing services is too slow for
people in r. -ed. This is especially important in emergency
services whzre the time from making an appointment to the
actual appointment is too long for a person in crisis who
needs help. Itis also too long in AFCD and food stamps where
' Interchurch Community Association (ICA)
Interfaith Outreach
St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)
Westonka Christian Services
11
it takes four to six weeks for a person who is struggling
to s-rvive without the basic necessities.
-- Concerned that County is not implementing legislative changes
fast enough, e.q. expedited food stamps; relaxation of what
part of school grant is counted as income for food stamps.
- For people facing an eviction, it makes little sense to wait
until they can provide the eviction notice as verification
for emergency assistance. At that point, even if rent is
paid, people will be evicted or the landlord will add on the
cost of filing/court fees.
- Concerned about people who are losing their grants when they
gain employment but can't make it financially because of low
pay.
- Need for a better relationship between Hennepin County and
Emergency Services.
- Need for better information exchanges; better referrals by
County workers.
The primary responsibility for vulnerable populations must remain
with the public sector. The private sector should supplement not
replace the public sector.
The private sector is being givenmore and more responsibi-
lity with fewer resources.
Needs to be better communication between the pi'?lic and
private sectors.
Needs to be better coordination of activities.
Need to educate business and corporate sector to pick up
their part of responsibility.
There is a problem with legislation that is not directly aimed at
low income people but has a negative impact on them, e.g. certain
tax changes, higher fees on public services, etc.
SERVICE GAPS:
- Legal assistance services, especially for divorce and property
tax issues.
- Need for decentralized budget counseling, including support,
case management and help in resolving problems, financial
planning and budget management for people on AFCD, emergency
services, how to deal with not enough money.
- Need for family support systems, building support systems
with clients, building trust relationships, parenting skills,
getting community support.
- Expanded services for adults
* amount of economic assistance for mentally ill needs
to be increased; also need to be able to get on
general assistance or other assistance programs (cur-
rently often they cannot get on programs)
* need for expanded services by adult services protec-
tion, i.e. they are currently not effective with some
clients; need to explore how to remedy this.
- Need to develop "safe houses" and other alternatives for the
people who are not able to be accommodated by battered women's
shelters.
12
- Crucial need is to develop and expand transportation to ser-
vices; biggest need is tranportation for handicapped.
- Legislated, mandated respite care for older persons in the
home; especially when caregiver takes vacatio,i or needs ex-
tended brei',:.
- Need for more home chore/home maintenance services; this
identified by the Metro Council as the second greatest
ed (after transportation) of the elderly in Hennepin County.
Need for subsidized housing; the lack of housing is a primary
problem for the users of emergency services, need for S.R.O.
housing.
- Need for closer collaboration of State Jobs Service and other
service providers. They don't make referrals to community
agencies.
- The lack of low income housing in the suburbs has forced low
income people to live together. Ghettos of multi -problem
families who have become a household are developing.
- WIN is only available downtown. It should be possible to get
WIN services in the Job Service office in Minnetonka.
- Households caring for elderly parents are facing problems which
could be alleviated by respite care and support groups.
PRIORITIES FOR CURRENTLY FUNDED SERVICES:
- Emergency Services/current level
- Chemical Dependency
- Shelters for battered women
- Services for children
* child protection
* foster care
* speical needs day care
- Mental Health
* crisis intervention
* counseling
- Day care
- Adult foster care
- Support continuation of M.E.E.D.
PRIORITIES FOR SERVICE TO BE CREATED:
- Transportation to services
EMERGENCY SERVICES DATA - 1986 *
3,729 Food
152 Shelter
1,632 Transportation, Utilities, Housing,
Clothing & Prescription Assistance
ENERGY ASSISTANCE - 1,375 Households
(year ending 9/31/86)
* These are for publicly (Federal & County) funded services an
approximately equal number of clients have been served through
private funds. 13
INVENTORY OF EMERGENCY SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED:
Emerqency Services:
Located in West Hennepin Area
Interchurch Community Association
STEP
Interfaith Outreach
Westonka Christian Services
St. Vincent De Paul
WHHS Energy Assistance Program
Located outside West Hennepin area
Hennepin County Emergency Services
Heatshare
McKnight Single Parent Loan Program (CEAP)
Economic Assistance:
Hennepin, County (Ridgedale) Economic Assistance: food stamps,
AFCD, General Asssistance/Work Readiness, Medical
Assistance
Social Security - Supplemental Security Income
W.I.C.
Commodities:
Interchurch Community Association
Westonka Christian Services
STEP
Food Shelves:
Westonka Christ an Services/St. Vincent De Paul
Interfaith Outreach
Interchurch Community Association
St. Louis Park Emergency Program
Information and Referral:
Emergency Food Shelf Network in Hennepin County, Inc.
First Call For Help
West Hennepin County Outreach & Referral
14
Append x I
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOCUS C -OUP
"At times, emergency assistance was all we nad to live on. It
was there for me when we had nothing and no one."
Purpose
WHHS has recommended "emergency food and shelter" as a top priority
for the last five years. The sheer numbers of people using the ser-
vices and the high response on WHHS surveys to overall rankings of
area needs confirm the fact that emergency services are the number
one priority in the area. Having felt a responsibility to move be-
yond "the numbers" and look to how our systems can be more effective
in meeting the needs of citizens, WHHS decided to use the focus arouc
interview to probe the creativity of people who use, or have contact
with emergency assistance programs.
Participants
All eleven participants were west suburban residents. Four were low
income, four were members of the clergy and three were service pro-
viders. only cne of the service providers was employed by an agency
whose purpose is to deliver emergency services. The other two agency
representatives make referrals for emergency needs. Participants were
guaranteed anonymity and were encouraged to speak freely.
15
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THE SYSTEM
"All the systems were dead ends for me. It takes so mucic out
of your life, trying to get what you need."
"The system is dehumanizing. It's set up that way and we all
have to realize that."
"People in need shouldn't have to go around knocking on doors;
it should be the other way around."
"I talked to I don't know how many people. They were sincere
and wished me well, but were not helpful."
"In all fairness, the workers are burned out and the system is
disfunctional."
These quotes from participants are not about emergency services --in
fact, in most cases, the emergency service provider was the first
helpful connection these people made. These comments are the result
of reaching many wrong doors in a public system designed to help people.
All participants expressed frustrations in attempting to find services.
Shelter, economic assistance, chemical dependency, job training, child
protection, counseling and transportation were services mentioned that
people had difficulty in accessing. This was a very emotional issue
for our participants. Both potential recipients and community helping
professionals feel they are exerting too much energy only to reach
more dead ends. An ideal system as suggested by one participant was
one that is available in each community and offers a full range of
services under one roof, similar to the HMO model.
COORDINATION
"One part of the government doesn't know what the other part is
doing."
"It would be good to have one dependable phone number, like 911,
to call when you need services."
"We were alternately cut off of AFDC and worker's comp for four
years."
"Agencies have carved out their turf, and some would rather go
out of business than combine resources."
While realizing the advantages of specialization, participants urged
that a wholistic case management approach be offered to people. Par-
ticipants warmed to the idea of decentralized case management. Also
suggested was centralizing administration and decentralizing direct
services and pooling funding sources.
The coordinated case management approach used by a non-profit agency
to help Russian Jewish emigrants was used as an example of a system
where one agency brokered resources for a segment of the population.
�b
The emigrants felt secure in having one person they could count on to
help them. The focus group participants agreed that this model could
be useful in helping people through our service delivery systems.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
"People need to become more concerned and educated about helping
each other."
"Clients usually take things at face value. They tend not to be
assertive with systems."
"Information is power. Let's use it in a way we can empower."
"We need a clearer system of referrals. Who is it who knows
which is the best service forthis person?"
Service providers do not always feel confident that they are making
the best referrals for their clients. Their ability to do follow up
is very limited. As a result, people who need services are often
floundering between agencies or simply give up pursuing services they
need.
Participants found First Call For Help to be a good resource if callers
know what specific service is needed. They see little evidence that
First Call will evolve to take a wholistic approach to problem -solv-
ing. In addition, there was an impression among participants that
First Call, being a "downtown" operation, knew little about resources
in the west suburbs beyond emergency food shelves.
There was general agreement among participants that better written
materials need to be distributed and that people doing information and
referral need to be trained. An ideal formula would be I & R & F & A,
which is information, referral, follow-up and (if needed) advocacy on
behalf of the individual. An existing model of this approach is
Hennepin County Outreach and Referral. Several group particpants have
used this service and found it to be caring, personal and empowering.
ACCESS
"Caseworkers say they can't get to Mound because it's too far
away. I think the County would like to forget about us."
"I'm always told if I need something I have to go downtown.
How am I going to get downtown with no money?"
"Come to find out, even if you get downtown, they can't help you
anyway. All that frustration could be for nothing."
"There is a perception that the western suburbs ought to take
care of their own. We could pick up the tab but we don't have
the competency to deal with all problems."
Distance, lack of transportation, service fragmentation and cumbersome
systems make access to services frustrating for some people and devas-
tating for others. Participants overwhelmingly supported decentrali-
zation of services.
17
Community mini -centers, which would be located on the basis of popu-
lation and need, were participants ideal method of improving access
to services. On a more pragamatic level, participants agreed that it
was reasonable for Ridgedale to be a mini -center, offering the full
range of economic assistance and community services provided by
Hennepin County. Private non-profit agencies and church provided
services also need to be integrated into a sensible service system,
or at least into a referral network that responds appropriately to
the needs of individuals.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Data for 1986 emergency services show that last year was another
record year for program use. The results of the focus group suggest
that we look at system breakdown, in addition to economic conditions,
as a major factor in analyzing the reason for the growing need for
emergency services. The key question which must be addressed is
whether we are willing and able to make the changes in our helping
systems, or maintain rapidly growing emergency services that fill in
or back up exisitng resources. What follows is a list of options to
improve our service delivery system.
* Expand outreach and referral services. Many clients are expending
a great deal of energy with little success in achieving the improve-
ment they seek for themselves and their families. One group parti-
cipant spoke directly to this issue in terms of planning for self
sufficiency: "The longer it takes to go through the process, the
harder it is to put my problems behind me." West Hennepin Outreach
and Referral worker is in the best position to train others in
accessing service systems, making appropriate referrals and conduct-
ing follow-up in a respectful manner.
* Diversify the services available at Ridgedale. Focus group parti-
cipants felt strongly that Ridgedale should become our first mini -
center. Financial assistance, recertifications, child care assist-
ance, general assessments, case management (including child protec-
tion) ought to be provided based on the level of need in the west
suburban area. Integration of other essential non -county services
should occur at the same location if possible.
* Pilot test a community based mini -center that would serve a limited
geographic area. County operated and contracted services, United
Way agencies, private non-profit and area church provided services
could be brought under one roof (HMO model) or case managed by one
agency (emigrant model).
* Develop a compensated volunteer mentor program to help people through
systems. A program modeled after the Retired Senior Volunteer Pro-
gram, which offers reimbursement for expenses (child care/meals/
transportation) could serve several functions. First, volunteers
could be.recruited from the numbers of people who have used the ser-
vice system. They could receive additional training from outreach
and referral staff. Finally, it could serve as a transitional em-
ployment program which would build the self-esteem of the volunteers
while providing a valuable service to the community.
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* Expand the availability of printed information about basic services
and establish one phone number for reliable information on community
resources. WHHS' directory of human services should be distributed
to every household and from selected service access points such as
food shelves and economic assistance offices. A local exchange such
as 933, and a r:.-2morable four-letter word such as W -E -S -T (or B-U-R-B!j
might increase calls to First Call for Help from west suburban resi-
dents. If these lines were staffed with trained compensated volun-
teer mentors from the area, the quality of the service would be
likely to improve.
"I'm a recovering person," one of the participants said in tears.
"I need this time to get my life together; to heal from the
inside out. If you're healed on the inside, it will manifest
itself on the outside, with career, family and everything else
finally coming together."
W
L O W I N C O M E C O N S U M E R
AppendixIII
S U R V E Y:
One hundred and two people were surveyed, all of whom utilized at
least one service in the western suburbs. 668 were consumers of
emergency services, primarily food shelves, 208 were present at a
surplus commodities distribution site, and the remaining 148 were
applicants for energy assistance.
When looking at the results of this survey, several significant
points emerge:
The consumers of services, particulary emergency services,
are in a "survivial mentality" where their primary concern
is getting their families' immediate basic needs met. Look-
ing at long-term needs is difficult for many of them.
Relatively few survey respondents were recipients of public
assistanc, even though they were consumers of service for
low income people. Only 45% were receiving assistance
through the main income maintenance programs (AFDC, GA, SSI).
Twenty five percent said they were eligible for these pro-
grams, but were not receiving benefits. Another 358 were
uncertain as to their eligibility for these programs. Clear-
ly, some kind of outreach effort needs to be done to encourage
suburban low income people to apply for government programs
designed to help meet basic needs.
The denial factor must be taken into account when looking at
the need for some services, like chemical dependency coun-
seling.
Demographic Data of Survey Respondents:
Household
Number of
Size
Respondents
Percentage
1
15
15
2
24
23
3
27
26
4
21
21
5
8
8
6
5
5
no answer
2
2
Age of person
Number of
Surveyed
Respondents
Percentage
18 - 28
38
37
29 ,- 39
35
34
40 - 50
15
15
51 - 61
6
6
62+
3
3
no answer
4
4
20
Cities Represented Number of respondents
Plymouth
35%
8%
39%
8%
10�
8
58
14%
54%
14%
Minneapolis
Supplemental Security
58
38
52%
13%
2
Long Lake
2
Wayzata
2
Elk Point, S.D.
1
Minnetonka
4
Tonka Bay
15
St. Louis Park
26
Greenfield
1
Mound
29
Spring Park
5
Rockford
1
No Answer
3
Go
3
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AFDC
35%
8%
39%
8%
10�
General Assistance
58
14%
54%
14%
14%
Medical Assistance
34%
118
22%
21%
13€
Food Stamps
258
19%
20%
23%
14%
Supplemental Security
58
38
52%
13%
27%
Income (SSI)
NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY RESPONDENTS
Job Training
34% needed
56% not needed
10% didn't answer
Help in Paying for Child Care
328 needed
578 not needed
118 didn't answer
Help in Paying for Mental Health Counseling
148 needed
718 not needed
158 didn't answer
Assistance in Finding Needed Services
378 needed
528 not needed
118 didn't answer
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Transportation to Services
24% needed
69� not needed
7 didn't answer
Emergency Food Shelves
66% needed
29€ not needed
5% didn't answer
Chemical Dependency Counseling
10% needed
76% not needed
14% didn't answer
Help Resolving Parent -Child Conflicts
12% needed
72% not needed
16% didn't answer
Help in Developing a Plan for Self Sufficiency
38% needed
51% not needed
11% didn't answer
Other
5% needed
Note: Percentage may not add up to 100 due to rounding.
22
2,000 First Bank Place Wes'
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Minnesota 55402
eiephone (612) 333-0543
eiecopier (612) 333-054;,
Clayton L- LeFevere
Herbert P Lefle,
J Dennis O'Brien
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David J Kennedy,
Joseph E Hamilto
John B. Dean
Glenn E. Purdue
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Charles L LeFevere
Herbert P. Lefler III
James J. Thomson, Jr.
Thomas R. Gal?
Dayle Nolan
Brian F. Rice
John G. Kressel
James M Strommen
Ronald H. Batty
William P. Jordan:
Kurt J Enckson
'sVilliam R. Skallerud
Rodney D. Anderson
Corrine A. Heine
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maul E. Rasmussen
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Lt•Fr� t►r
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September 8, 1987
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Temporary Nonintoxicating Liquor Licenses
Dear Frank:
You have inquired as to whether the City has the authori-
ty to grant temporary nonintoxicating liquor licenses to
entities other than nonprofit organizations. Minnesota
Statutes, section 348.403 states that "a club or charita-
ble, religious, or nonprofit organization may be issued a
temporary on -sale license for the sale of nonintoxicating
malt liquor." A "club" is defined as an incorporated
organized under the laws of Minnesota for civic, frater-
nal, social, business purposes, intellectual improvement,
the promotion of sports, or a congressionally chartered
veterans organization. A club must have more than 50
members, own or rent a building in the city for more than
one year, and be directed by a board of directors,
executive committee, or similar body.
State law allows municipalities to be more restrictive in
its liquor laws than the State. However, municipalities
cannot be more liberal than the state law. In my opin-
ion, granting temporary liquor licenses to entities other
than those allowed by the state law would be a more
liberal application of the liquor laws. Consequently,
the City does not have the authority to issue temporary
nonintoxicating liquor licenses to entities other than
those authorized by state law to hold such licenses.
5
Frank Boyles �J
September 8, 1987
Page 2
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY,
O'BRIEN & DRAWZ
C)a-mes J. Thomson, Jr.
JJT/amm
cc: Richard CarlQuist
Larry Rogers
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
JANUARY THROUGH AUGUST
MONTH 1987
CLASS I
I MURDER I CSC I ROBBERY ASSAULT I BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON
19861 0 I 14 I 7 134 168 645 69 3
19871 0 I 13 I 5 I 154 214 761 102 13
TOTALS 1986 1,030
1987 1,262 +22%
CLASS II
FORGERY EMBEZZEL
STOLEN WEAP PROSTI
SEX GAMB OFFENSES
LIQ.
DISORDERLY
SUICIDE
COUNTERFEITIFRAUDI MENT 1
PROPERTYIVANDALISMIOFF.ITUTIONI
OFF.INARCILINGIFAM/CHILDID.W.I.I
LAW
I CONDUCT I
OTHER_
19861 20 IK_73_j_ 3 -1
2 I 411 1 4 1 0 I
19 173 1 0 1 12 1284 I
77
I 45 _1
325._I
1987L 39 I 85 I 4
I 13 I 523 L 4 I 0 I
21 187 10 I 20 1262 I
71
I 27 ._I
414 j
TOTALS 1986 1,348
1987 1,570 +16%
CLASS III
FATAL
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
SNOWMOBILE
MEDICAL
SUICIDE
NATURAL ANIMAL
ACCIDENT
I INJURY I
DAMAGE
I ACCIDENT I
DROWNING I EMERGENCY
I SUICIDE I ATTEMPTS
I DEATH BITES FIRE
19861 2
I 114 I
518
I 0
I 0 I 482
I 2 25
13 I 38 I 173
19871 1
I 119 I
564 1
0
i 0 555
3 I 11
I 10 I 25 I 235
TOTALS
1986 1,367
1987 1,523
+118
CLASS IV
ASSIST
ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WA)tTtANT TRAFFIC FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC
IDOMESTICIDETAIL1 ALARMSIPROWLERI OUTS IAGENCYISERVED !DETAIL IVIOLATIONIINFORMATIONIPERSON IFOUNDINUISANCE MISC.
1986 187 11009 1737 I 50 11021 I 307 I 244 11362 I 22 I 846 I 19 1136 11071 I 799 I
19871 211 1 1190 1971 I 52 11029 I 301 I 209 11473 I 55 I 978 I 61 167 11051 984
TOTALS 1986 7,810
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1986 32%
1987 8,732 +12%
1987 29%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 3,276 1987 3,863 +18%
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1986 11,555
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986 3,846 1987 3,346 -138
1987 13,087 +13%
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DTYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT MONTH AUGUST 1987
CLASS I
MURDER CSC
I ROBBERY
I ASSAULT
[_BURGLARY
I THEFT
I AUTO THEFT I
ARSON i
BITES FIRESI
I OTHER
0 3
3
4 11
1987 L _ 1 _13„ I 75� -0 L 0 85
1986 L 0 0
1
23
21
104
14
O I
1987 0 0
0
23
34
108
I 17
0
TOTALS 1986 163
1987 182 +12%
CLASS II
FORGERY _�
STOLEN P PROSTI SEX
NATURAL
DISORDERLY
COUNTERFEIT IFRAUDI
MEN TIPROPERTYIVANDALISMIOFFITUTIONIOFF.INARCILINGIFAM/C
•HILDID.W.I.ILAWI_CONDUCT
BITES FIRESI
I OTHER
0 3
3
4 11
1987 L _ 1 _13„ I 75� -0 L 0 85
1986 4 10
0
0 62 0 0 4 6 0 3 36
11
9 50
1987 4 8
3
1 68 0 I 0 4 112 O I 3 35
16
7 79
I 21
I 188
I 5 I 130 I 6 I
16 I
TOTALS 1986 195
1987 240
+23%
1987 L 26 I 177 1161 I 9 i
CLASS III
FATAL PERSONAL PROPERTY SNOWMOBILE MEDICAL
SUICIDE
NATURAL
ANIMAL
ACCIDENT I INJURY I DAMAGE I ACCIDENT LDROWNING I EMERGENCY
I SUICIDE I ATTEMPTS
DEATH
BITES FIRESI
1986 0 19 5.6 0 0-_ 65
0 3
3
4 11
1987 L _ 1 _13„ I 75� -0 L 0 85
0 1
_0
1 27
TOTALS 1986 161
IAGENCYISERVED
IDETAIL IVIOLATIONIINFORMATIONIPERSON
IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC.
1987 203 +268
127
I 50
I 21
CLASS IV
ASSIST
ANIMAL FALSE
LOCK
OTHER
WARRANT TRAFFIC
FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST
PUBLIC
IDOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLERI
OUTS
IAGENCYISERVED
IDETAIL IVIOLATIONIINFORMATIONIPERSON
IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC.
1986 I 34 I 147 1121 I 16 I
127
I 50
I 21
I 188
I 5 I 130 I 6 I
16 I
163 I 119 I
1987 L 26 I 177 1161 I 9 i
121
I 40
I 19
I 165
I 8 I 147 I 6 I
34 I
172 110 I
TOTALS 1986 1,143
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED
1986
34%
1987 1,195 +4%
1987
260
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986
406
1987
529
+30%
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS
1986
1,662
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1986
451
1987
411
-9%
1987
1,820 +10%
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
IFIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCT FS I ( I I 1 I I 1 1 1 0 1 1 -- 1 5001
IFIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES ( 4 10 1 9 ( 5 11 (I 5 III 36 ( 8 I 44 I - - ( 61,425(
IFIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES ( ( ( 0 I 0 - - 1 - -1
(FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS 1 7 1 1 1 7 1 29 1 30 1 20 1 79 ( 15 1 94 1 -- i 2001
IFIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS ( I 1 1 1 1 2 L 2 1 3 1 9 1 0 1 9 I -- _1 2,5001
TALL OTHER FIRES L
I
I I 1 2
1 1
2
( 0
I 2 I -- I 2001
(MEDICAL AID RESPONSES L
MONTHLY
JANUARY
- AUGUST 1987
P E ^F REPORTED INCIDENTS
BY TIME OF
DAY
IMALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS* L
1 I
I ( I 1
( 1 (
1
( 2
( 3
(MUTUAL AID OR ASSISTANCE
1(
I 2 I 3 I 3
1 l I
10
1 0
1 10
TALL OTHER RESPONSES
2 1
1 1 8 1 11 1 10_L_7
1
NnMBER OF
1 10
0001
0401
0801
1201
1601
2001
CONFIRMED
FALSE
*INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARM TOTALS
PERMITS ESTIMATED
0400 (
0800 11200
( 1600
2000 (
2400
rAt,LS
( ALARMS
TOTAL
ISSUED LOSS
(PRIVATE DWELLINGS
6 1
3 I
13
1 20
22
10 1
41
( 33
( 74
- - ( $191,6501
1APARTMENTS
14 J
15 L
23
( 31
41
30
19
135
154 3 1 5,200
HOTELS AND MOTELS
3 (
2 j
3
(1� 5 L
2
( 5
11
( 16
( - - 130,000(
TALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL
(
(
1
(
(
( 0
1
( 1
- - ( -__-j
(PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
L (
(
l
I 3
1 1 1
2
I 4
3
( 7
1 -- I 1001
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
2(
1 1
2
1
( 4 1
2(
2
9
11
1 -- 4001
HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
(
8 1
6
1 7(
5 1
5
1 3
28
( 31
5 1 251
(PENAL INSTITUTIONS
( l I
2
I 1
I 2 1
( 2
( 4
( 6
1 -- ( 201
(STORES AND OFFICES
1 (
2
3
I 7
( 4 (
4
( 6
( 15
21
(INDUSTRY, MFG.
L 8 I
7 (
7
( 19
( 14 (
7
13 49
62
1 7 1_ 66 100
I STORAGE IN STRUCTURES
L �1� 1
_ 1__1�
__1 ___�
1
( 1
2
( 3
( - - 1 1001
I SPECIAL STRUCTURES
( 2 ( 1 1
_
�_ 1 (
1
4
1
5
I -- I 11000
IFIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCT FS I ( I I 1 I I 1 1 1 0 1 1 -- 1 5001
IFIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES ( 4 10 1 9 ( 5 11 (I 5 III 36 ( 8 I 44 I - - ( 61,425(
IFIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES ( ( ( 0 I 0 - - 1 - -1
(FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS 1 7 1 1 1 7 1 29 1 30 1 20 1 79 ( 15 1 94 1 -- i 2001
IFIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS ( I 1 1 1 1 2 L 2 1 3 1 9 1 0 1 9 I -- _1 2,5001
TALL OTHER FIRES L
I
I I 1 2
1 1
2
( 0
I 2 I -- I 2001
(MEDICAL AID RESPONSES L
1 1
1 1 1 6 1 31
1 1
11
1 1
I 12
IMALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS* L
1 I
I ( I 1
( 1 (
1
( 2
( 3
(MUTUAL AID OR ASSISTANCE
1(
I 2 I 3 I 3
1 l I
10
1 0
1 10
TALL OTHER RESPONSES
2 1
1 1 8 1 11 1 10_L_7
1
29
1 10
1 39 1 -- 100(
TOTALS 1
53 1
53 1 90 1 146 1 161
1 102 I
278
1 327
1 605 1 15 I $459,5201
*INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARM TOTALS
JANUARY - AUGUST 1986
CONFIRMED CALLS
174
FALSE ALARMS
232
TOTAL CALLS
406
ESTIMATED LOSS
$244,310
4\0
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH AUGUST 1987
TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY
FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES I I I 1 1-__ __f --A 0 1 0 1 0 1 -- I -
(FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES
1 1 I 2��1_l_._1._-.I5...____1��
FALSE ALARMS
39
5 I �_ 3.100
(FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES
NUMBER OF
L I 0_
I 0 I D_ I -- I -- I
0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001CONFIRMED
FALSE
PERMITS ESTIMATED
1 I I _ I 1 3
I 2 I 2
0400 0800 1200 1600 1 2000 1 24001 _
CALLS
ALARMS
TOTAL
ISSUED LOSS
(PRIVATE DWELLINGS
1 1 2 1 2 I 5 1 2 I 1 1
6
7
13
1 -- 1 $700J
0
(APARTMENTS
1 4 1 3 1 3 I 1 1 6 l 7 I
3
I 23
1 26
I- 3 --
(HOTELS AND MOTELS
1 1 1 1 1 I 2 I 1 I
1
I 4
I 5
I --
1 0 1
1
TALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL
II
1
0
1 0
1 0
1 1
(PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
L I i I I 1 I 1
0
I 1
1 1
81 1 5 1 $43,900
(SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
1 1_ I I 1 I
0
1 2
I 2
1 HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
_1 2 1
0
2
2
(PENAL INSTITUTIONS
0
0
0
(STORES AND OFFICES
1 2 1 1^� 2 _L_2 __i 1 I
2
1 6
1 8
(INDUSTRY, MFG.
1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1
3
I 2
I 5
1 2 1 40,1001
I STORAGE IN STRUCTURES
I
0
0
0
- -__
J SPECIAL STRUCTURES
1 1 j_ I _ 1_ I
2
1 1
FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES I I I 1 1-__ __f --A 0 1 0 1 0 1 -- I -
(FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES
1 1 I 2��1_l_._1._-.I5...____1��
FALSE ALARMS
39
5 I �_ 3.100
(FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES
I I 111 _—_
L I 0_
I 0 I D_ I -- I -- I
(FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS
1 I I _ I 1 3
I 2 I 2
i 3 I
5
(FIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS
I I �_ I I
I I 0
I 0 I
0
(ALL OTHER FIRES
L 1 1 1 I
I 1 0
1 0 i
0
IMIDICAL AID RESPONSES
l
1 1 1
0 1
1
(MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS*
1 I I I I I 0
I 0 I
o
(MUTUAL AID OR ASSISTANCE
1 1
1 1 1
1 0 1
1
TALL OTHER RESPONSES
1 I I 3
1 1 I 3
1 1
4
TOTALS
L 10 1 10 1 9 1 10 1 25
I 17 I 29
1 52 1
81 1 5 1 $43,900
*INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS
AUGUST 1986
CONFIRMED CALLS
11
FALSE ALARMS
39
TOTAL CALLS
50
ESTIMATED LOSS
$27,600
LeFEVERE LEFLER KENNEDY O'BRIEN & DRAWZ
a Professional Association
2000 First Bank Place West
SEP 17 iJF
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
,
(%r
Telephone • ( 612 ) 333-0543
Page 1
September 11, 1987
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER #
MATTER NAME FEES DISE
TOTAL
*110
General
6,633.00 644.46
$7,277.46
111
Prosecution - Court Time
5,723.25 119.67
$5,842.92
111A
Prosecution - Office Time
7,887.00 271.34
$8,158.34
1024
Codification
135.00
$135.00
1882
Fire Station No. 3
81.26
$81.26
1883
Robert Middlemist 6th Addition
1,458.75 87.72
$1,546.47
3281
Project 455
2,227.50 18.45
$2,245.95
3646
Johnson Inverse Condemnation
37.50
$37.50
3888
Police Officer Negotiations
37.50
$37.50
3984
Parker's Lake Park
7.35
$7.35
4037
Swan Lake Eminent Domain
32.30
$32.30
4560
12510 28th Ave N--Unsanitary Conditions
30.00
$30.00
4701
Project 655 - Easement
161.25 35.72
$196.97
4842
Project 648 (Highway 55/CSAH 18)
37.50
$37.50
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C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER # MATTER NAME FEES DISB TOTAL
4898 Berthiaune Land Registration
10.60 $10.60
5076 Water Treatment Facility -
75.00 $75.00
5087 Recycling/Source Separation
15.60 $15.60
5125 Plymouth Plaza Partners Land Registration
15.00 $15.00
5195 Suburban Hennepin Regional Park - Eminent Domain
22.50 $22.50
5233 Ryerson, Inc. Land Registration
52.50 1.50 $54.00
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TOTAL: $24,533.25 $1,325.97 $25,859.22
*Retainer (Credit) - 633.00
TOTAL: $25,226.22
TwinWst*
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Woodsida Office Park 10550 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 (612) 540-0234
September 15, 1987
Jim Willis
Cit Manager
340 Plymouth Blvd.
Ply outh, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
Wedn day, September 30th is TwinWest's kick-off luncheon for the
first " ffice Showcase" event. The "Office Showcase" will highlight
available office space in the TwinWest area (schedule enclosed) simi-
lar to the parade of homes concept.
Our kick-off speaker is Steve Keefe, Chairman of the Metropolitan
Council. He will address the Council's perspective on future develop-
ment trends and their impact on our area. As you know, current
Council policies tend to favor new development in suburban St. Paul,
so it should be interesting to hear his comments.
The luncheon will be held at the Radisson Minnetonka. Registration
begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Tickets are $15.00,
however, tables of eight are available for $120.00.
I hope you, your staff and members of your Coucil can attend this
event. Please call Michelle at 540-0234 to make your reservations.
Iincerel�,
l
D ' . Olson
President
DCO: sa
4P 12' ly��
ACCREDITED
r SERVING CRYSTAL, GOLDEN VALLEY, HOPKINS, MEDICINE LAKE, MINNETONKA, NEW HOPE, PLYMOUTH AND ST. LOUIS PARK
• Precision Machining
• Computer Disc -Pack Spindles
• Design and Engineering
Service
• Waste Processing
and Recycling Plants
September 11, 1987
R�4- �of 490fc,
•" € �_�
410 - 1>IT1�1�E�VU� SOUTH
HOPMNS, MINAOTA 55343-7878
Telephone 6119316JIVIYO e e 1plag
.�.� RECEIVED �Y
SSP 14 1987
MR. FRANK BOYLES
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.
PLYMOUTH, MN. 55447
Dear Frank:
• Blow Molding of Plastics
• Structural Foam Molding
• Rotational Plastic Molding
• Mechanized Refuse
Collection Services
Having responded to questions and concerns regarding the solid
waste problem for the past few years, I continue to support
solutions which provide cities with the most flexibility. During
a recent conversation, you requested I provide you with an
outline of some of the solid waste issues facing cities today
along with actions cities could take to increase their
� .pti_ns
regarding these issues.
The solid waste issues cities have expressed concerns about are
two in number. These are: 1) Directing collected waste for
processing without organizing collection; and 2) How can cities
obtain more options for providing recycling opportunities for
their residents? Expanding on these issues, I will take them one
at a time.
First, direct ing collected waste. The law currently does not
allow cities to direct their collected waste unless_- their,
collection is done by the city itself or one hauler or group of
haulers under contract by the city to be the exclusive hauler(s)
for the city. When a county designation Card i'nance becomes
effective, then all waste not under contract with an excluded or,
exempted facility, roust be delivered to the devignated county
facility. This requires cities who are currently not invo)vpd
with waste collection and who do not wish to become involved in
waste collection nor contract with haulers to do bothl in order
to control their- waste once collected.
One solution to this issue is a change in legislation to Uivl:4
cities authority to direct their collected waste by license or
ordinance without formally organizing waste collecti,n.
The second issue is how to obtain more options for providing
recycling opportunities for city residents. Current Metropolitan
Council and metropolitan county master plans identify sourc$_'
separation programs as the only option for prow i d i nq recycling
oportunities. In addition, cities are required to reach a goal
of recycling 16% of the waste stream using the only option
source separation.
One solution: Because each city has a unique combination of
demographics, geography, economic coed i t i ons, management
philosophy and political realities, it is important that maximum
flexibility be afforded cities in developing their approach t._,
recycling. In order to obtain this flexibility, several changes
must occur. First, they Metropolitan Council must change their
Solid Waste Master Guide/policy Plan to allow for the most
flexible recycling plan possible by chanpinu their source
separation goal to a "recycling" _goal. Each of the county plans
should be changed to reflect this new goal.
nn then part of the solution involves legislative changes. Th Vz'
could be achieved by having consistent language among the
fallowing three sections: 1) 115A.01 Subd.25a: "Recyclable
materials"; 2) 115A.01 Subd. 25b: "Recycling"; and 3) 473.803
Subd. ie(b): "Recycling" which would then include mechanical or
hand separation of materials as recycling.
If I can be of any further help in these matters. please feel
free to contact me at 935-6921.
Sincerely,
Douglas E. Reuter
I
euter-
Inter-Governmental Relations
Septe,nh:-r 16, 1937
Mr. Vern Peterson
Executive Director
Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101
SUBJECT: AMM Policy Clarifying Solid Waste Recycling Statutes
Dear Vern:
The Plymouth City Council is in the process of determining
should take in order to meet Henepin County and Metropolitan
waste recycling goals. We have considered the prospect
collection, mandatory recycling, as well as a voluntary program
by aggressive public relations.
the steps it
Council soli;:
of organized
supplemented
During our discussions, we have noted that the present statute requires
clarification on the types of recycling activities which can be undertaken
and included for credit in reaching recycling goals. The existing
definition of recycling includes only source separation. My understanding
is that this definition is based upon the belief that residents must be
aware that they are part of the problem in order to be part of the
solution. We concur with this view to a point. There are other types of
operations available to some of us in the metropolitan area, namely the
Rueter plant, which could supplement our source separation program. Under
current statute any solid waste recycled in this manner would not be
credited to the originating city because it is not source separation. To
obtain this flexibility, several changes are necessary. First, the
Metropolitan Council must change their Solid Waste Master Guide/Policy Plan
to allow for the most flexible recycling plan possible by changing "source
separation goals" to "recycling goals." The second action is legislation
which would call for the introduction of consistent language in
M.S. 115A.01, Subd. 25b: "Recycling" and M.S. 473.803, Subd. le(b):
"Recycling" which would include mechanical or hand separation of materials
as recycling.
A second clarification required is that municipalities should be allowed to
direct a portion of their solid waste stream to the Reuter facility. Under
current statute, the City may not direct collected waste unless their
collection is done by the City itself, or one hauler or group of haulers
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY O�
PUMOUTR
Mr. Vern Peterson
Executive Director
Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101
SUBJECT: AMM Policy Clarifying Solid Waste Recycling Statutes
Dear Vern:
The Plymouth City Council is in the process of determining
should take in order to meet Henepin County and Metropolitan
waste recycling goals. We have considered the prospect
collection, mandatory recycling, as well as a voluntary program
by aggressive public relations.
the steps it
Council soli;:
of organized
supplemented
During our discussions, we have noted that the present statute requires
clarification on the types of recycling activities which can be undertaken
and included for credit in reaching recycling goals. The existing
definition of recycling includes only source separation. My understanding
is that this definition is based upon the belief that residents must be
aware that they are part of the problem in order to be part of the
solution. We concur with this view to a point. There are other types of
operations available to some of us in the metropolitan area, namely the
Rueter plant, which could supplement our source separation program. Under
current statute any solid waste recycled in this manner would not be
credited to the originating city because it is not source separation. To
obtain this flexibility, several changes are necessary. First, the
Metropolitan Council must change their Solid Waste Master Guide/Policy Plan
to allow for the most flexible recycling plan possible by changing "source
separation goals" to "recycling goals." The second action is legislation
which would call for the introduction of consistent language in
M.S. 115A.01, Subd. 25b: "Recycling" and M.S. 473.803, Subd. le(b):
"Recycling" which would include mechanical or hand separation of materials
as recycling.
A second clarification required is that municipalities should be allowed to
direct a portion of their solid waste stream to the Reuter facility. Under
current statute, the City may not direct collected waste unless their
collection is done by the City itself, or one hauler or group of haulers
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Vern Pederson
September 16, 1987
Page 2
under contract with the City to be the exclusive haulers. When a County
designation ordinance becomes effetive, then all wastes not under contract
with an excluded or exempt facility must be delivered to the designated
County facility. This will force cities to become involved in solid waste
collection. While in most counties this is not a significant issue since
there are no alternatives to the designated County site, there is an
alternative available to five western Hennepin County suburbs. The
municipalities of Plymouth, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins and
Bloomington could elect to send a portion of their solid waste stream to the
County designated facility and the remainder to the Rueter facility. This
statute should allow these municipalities this additional option without
initiating organized collection.
By making these changes, a greater amount of solid waste will likely be
recycled than would otherwise be the case while the County would continue to
be assured the solid waste stream necessary for its R.D.F. facilities.
These clarifications will also provide concerned agencies with data on the
effectiveness of a privately operated facility versus the public facilities
and about source separation versus centralized separation programs.
Finally, such a change will only affect a handful of metropolitan area
municipalities and therefore, will not represent a threat to implementation
programs now underway in counties and municipalities.
I understand that the AMM Metro Agencies Committee has already adopted a
solid waste policy. Our City Council discussed this matter at their
September 14 meeting and recommends that these two issues be added to the
solid waste position already adopted by the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities. To that end, I would be glad to appear before the
Metropolitan Agencies Committee to further discuss these proposals should
you desire.
You s ve tru
Frank Boyles
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City of Minnetonka
City of Eden Prairie
City of Hopkins
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September 15, 1987
Vern Peterson
Executive Director
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Peterson:
The City of Eden Prairie would be most appreciative if you could bring to
the AMM's Metropolitan Agencies Committee several changes which should be
made to the Waste Management Act. Changes made to the Act as shown in
Chapter 348 of the 1987 Session need further clarification because, in many
cases, they are inconsistent or contradict other sections of the law.
What we seek is to keep a city's options open for its residents in the area
of solid waste collection and recycling. Cities can vary significantly in
demographics, land uses, solid waste collection practices, and waste
technologies available. Accordingly, our suggestions would benefit many
cities, and not Eden Prairie alone.
In the area of organizing collection, current law does not allow cities to
direct their collected waste unless it is municipally -collected, contracted
to one hauler, or contracted to a group of haulers. Cities which wish to
direct their waste and have "open" collection systems would be forced into
a contract arrangement. This method places greater administrative burden
on the City, deprives residents of choice, and threatens the viability of
small haulers. MSA 115A.94, subd. 4, alludes the use of licensing as a
means to organizing collection, but this method appears inconsistent with
the definition in Subd. 1. Licensing traditionally has been limited to
regulating solid waste collectors to ensure that their vehicles and
operations do not threaten public health, safety, and welfare in the cities
in which they do business. Licensing provisions have not extended to
directing where the waste is deposited, which is an equally important
public health concern. This part of the statute needs to be changed to
remove internal inconsistencies, and broadened to state explicitly that
cities may direct waste through their licensing powers.
The second area of concern is the attainment of the waste diversion goal of
16 percent through recycling. Current Metropolitan Council policy, as
mandated by State law, recognizes recycled materials only if they are
source -separated. It appears that the forest is being lost in the trees:
the goal is waste diversion, not a method to accomplish it. The
Metropolitan Council Solid Waste Master Policy Plan should be changed to
allow for the broadest means of recycling and have them count toward the 16
percent goal. County plans should then be amended to reflect the
Metropolitan Council change. Legislative changes should be made to have
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consistent language among the following three sections: 1) 115A.01, Subd.
25a, "Recyclable materials"; 2) 115A.01, Subd. 25b, "Recycling"; and 3)
473.803, Subd. le(b), "Recycling", such that these three changes would
include mechanical or hand separation of materials as recognized recycling
activities.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please contact me or Craig
Dawson, Assistant to the City Manager, at 937-2262 if we can be of further
help.
Sincerely,
CITY OFD N PRAIRE
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Carl J. u lie
City Man er
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State of Minnesota
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Plaintiff
Judgment
No. 670817006
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CITY OF L YMOU TH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD
PLYMOUTH,MN 5447 Defendant
The parties are hereby notilied that the Court has ordered that
PLAINTIFF RECCVFP. NOTHING ON THE CLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT
The Court's order is stayed by statute until SEPTEMBER 2 9, 1987
(No appearance is required on this date)
1. Any party who WiLs not present at the trial, and who has good reason for not having been present, may file a
motion on the Special Term Calendar, not later than the date indicated above, requesting the Court to re -open the
carie for another trial. If the Court grants another trial, it will normally require the payment of costs to the other
party for the inconvenience.
2. Any party who was present at the trial and believes this Judgment to be incorrect may appeal to the District
Court for a completely new trial, by a different Judge, or by a jury if desired. If you do this, the District Court, in
its discretion, may order you to pay to the opposing party, an amount not to exceed $50.00 as costs, if you do not
win your appeal. The statutory requirements for such an appeal, which the Court will furnish upon request, must
be complied with not later that the date indicated above. Such requirements are time-consuming, and it is suggested
that such inquiries be made well in advance of the date indicated.
3. The losing party may pay the judgment to the Court for the benefit of the prevailing party or may pay the
prevailing party directly, securing a written satisfaction of judgment from hills and filing said satisfaction in this
Court. Payment in full oil or before the date indicated above will prevent the docketing and enforcement of this
judgment and the addition of enforcement costs. If the judgment is paid to the Court, checks must be made payable
to the Hennepin County Conciliation Court and must be accompanied by this notice, or by a complete reference
to the names, numbers and dates appearing on it.
4. The prevailing party may make inquiries re ga> ng%heent of a judgment, if not paid, after the above
date to the Conciliation Court. `:
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August 28, 1987
Blair Tremere
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Blair:
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, . CITY Ot MMOA
Enclosed is a copy of an August 14, 1987 Court of Appeals
decision involving the City of Eagan. One of the issues
in the case was whether the developer was bound by the
terms -of a previous development agreement pertaining to
the same property. The agreement had not been recorded,
and the new developer apparently had no knowledge of the
previous agreement. The Court of Appeals held that the
second developer was not bound by the terms of the first
development agreement.
We are in the process of reviewing the procedure by which
we record documents on behalf of the City. We are
hopeful that we can simplify the process. One of the
things that we will look at is the proper method of
recording documents so that we can avoid the problem
addressed in the Court of Appeals decision.
Sincerely,
�J�mes J. Thomson
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Enclosure
cc: Jim Willis
Fred Moore
"ONANCE andC019MERCE
S T L L A S U S
The trial court properly issued a peremptory writ of
mandamus directing the City of Eagan to grant preliminary plat
approval to Johnny Cake Ridge Sth Addition.
-Affirmed.
Heard, considered and decided Iy Parker, Presiding Judge,
Nierengarten, Judge, and Mutally,. Judge.* •,
• Acting as Judge of the Court of Appeals by appointment
pursuant to Minn. Const. art. 6, 1 2.
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PARKER, Judge (Ron, Robert Goggine, oistrlct Court Trial ,lodge)
The City of Eagan appeals from a peremptory writ of &ends-
mua directing it to grant preliminary plat -approval to Johnny
Cake Ridge Sth Addition. We affirm.
PACTS
Respondent Good value Homes, Inc., is a residential real
estate development corporation that bought a parcel of land
known as Outlot 8 of .lohnny Cake Ridge 6th Addition from Orrin
Thompson domes, Inc. In the summer of 1906 Good Value Nomas
applied to AppellAnt City of Fagan toe preliminary approval of
a plat consisting of three four -plea buildings on tAat land,
to be kmown as Jnhmny Cate Ridge 6th addit6em.
The Fagan-Planninq and Engineering Department issued a
favorable report on the proposed plat on August 12, 1906,
indicating no deficiencies. The report noted the increased
density to 7,01 units per acce would be 'well within the 6-12
range permitted in R -I districts,' the poor soil would have to
be corrected for proper drainage and building suitability, the
proposed buildings would be 'srchitectucally the ■ ~ as
others In the area,' sufficient utilities existed to service
the development, and no additional easements or permits world
be required.
The EAgan Advisory Planning Commission, however, recwr-
mended dentul of the preliminary plat atter hearimq teatia.owy
crow a number of citizens who objected to the Increased densi-
ty, saying that they had purchased their homes because of the
open space. They presented Orrin Thompson Rome*' marketing
map showing open space in Outlot H. According to the wlnute4`
of the August 26, 1956, meeting, '(a n ter review, the Commim-
xlun recommended denial of the Preliminary Plat, stating that
it van not the original Intent to construct twnhones at that
location end was not consistent with the original development
plan.'
The Eagan City Council denied •preliminary plat approval on
September 16, 1986, The city council resolution cited the
planning comeinAlon's .recommendation, the,understanding of the
city and the neighboring residents that the area was intended
for open space, increased density, poor soil causing 'concerns
as to proper drainage and building . suitability,' the 'consid-
-orobly' different style of the proposed units, and the lack of
utility set -ices or stubs adjacent to the parcel.
On November 12, 1986, Good Value Mose■ petitioned the
district court for a writ of mandamus directing the city to
approve the proposed plat, alleging that It Complied with all
applicable city ordinances and state laws, that no variances
_or .permits,. were .requested _or -needed, and that the city's
denial was there ore arbitrary and caprlctoms. The district
court Issued an alternative writ of mandamus directing the
city to grant approval of the proposed plat or show cause why
a pe remptocy writ should .not Issue.
At a December 1, 1966, hearing the city attorney, .aftar
unsuccessfully requesti nq a continuance, admitted tkat the
proposed plat met all city Code requirements. no argued,
hoverer, that the city still had discretion to deny approval
based on representations by the original developer, Orrin
Thompson Homes, as to the density of the entire development.
At the conclusion of the hearing the court asked for memoranda
from the parties. The city's me'aorandum focused on the
argument that the original developer Intended the development
to have a maximum df 152 tornhomee units, which had already
been reached. Attached, olcnq with Orrin Thompson Rome.' 1979
preliminary plat application for Joaaxy Cale-aldge, a" las
development contract stating,
The partie. mutually acknowledge that it 'it the
intention to develop the entire plat as forty-five
(45) single family detached dwellings and one hundred
fifty-two (152) townhouse units. a a a The parties
mutually recognize and agree that all terms and
condition. of this agreement run with the land herein
described and shall be binding upon the heirs, ■uc-
ce..or., administrators, and assigns of ORRIN THOMP-
,SON HOMES and U.S. NOME CORPORATION. ,
No evidence was submitted shoving that this contract was ever
filed with the county.
On March 6, 1907-, three months atter the hearing, the
trial court flied a peremptory writ of mandamus directing the
city to approve the preliminary plat by March 31. The court
found that the planning and englneerinp department's report
was favorable, that neither the planning commission nor the
city council specified any Instances of non-compliance with
the zoning or platting ordinances, and that the city's denial
was therefore arbitrary and Capricious, Citing Odell' v. 'City
of Eagan, 110 H.W,2d 792 (Minn. Ct. App. 1904). Th* city
filed A motion to vacate the order for the peremptory writ and
have a trial on the merits, or to stay the order to allow tine.
to perfect an appeal to this court. On March 71 the district
court granted a Ig -day stay. The City appeals from the March
6 peremptory writ of mandamus.
leeue
Did the trial court properly issue a peremptory writ of
mandamus directing the City of Eagan to grant prallminary plat
approval to Johnny Cake Ridge 5th Addition?
DISCUSSION
On appeal from a coning decision, this ,court must review
the action of the Cagan City Council independent of the find -
tope and conclusions of the trial court. C.R. Investments,
Inc vii loge of Shoreview, 304 M.N. 2d 320, 325 (Minn.
1981 The goal of review is to determine whether the munici-
pality's action was reasonable. Rohn v. City o[ Coon Rapids,
313 M.w,2d 409, 417 (Minn. 1981). We •:aloe the record to
Ssa if the reasons given by the city council are legally
sufficient and supported by the facts- C.R. Investments,
Inc., 304 M.W.2d At 325. The redwrd includev _rel'ivt1`tt evi-
dent* received at trial. Rohn, 313 M.N.2d At 416.
- One reason cited in the city council resolution Is the
understanding Of the city and the neighboring homeowners that
Outlot b would remain open space, based on representations
bend- by the previous developer, Orrin Thompson Rocs. NO find
this re uon to be legally Insufficient. As a condition Of
plat approval a city may require that land be dedicated for
appropriate municipal Purposes such as- streets, ps ria and
utility easements. See Minn. Stat. fI SOS.01-.1792 (1906).
The accepted plat must than be filed with the county so that
Subsequent buyers know precls•ly what is required to be set
aside for such purpoets. Sea Minn. Stst. S 505.04 (1906)•
.1,
The accepted and filed plat of Orrin Tboapson Hors' Johnny
Coke Ridge 4th Addition 'does not show that Ouclot a hes been
dedicated to the•'public." :'Mer* representations made by the
prior developer to "ad�aGent -AomeOw ne rs in marketing the prop-
erty will not support dental of a subsequent developer's Platt
the homeowners meat seek their remedy privately. Cf. Odell,
340 N.W.2d at 197 (restrictive covonants are private tetters
to be resolved by the parties to the eovenantl.
At the hearing, as its primary reason for denial, the city
railed heavily on the fact that the previous developer, Orrin
Thompson Romeo, had a development contract with the city in
which It agreed not to develop more than 152 townhouse units
In this plat. We find this reason to be legally insuLit-
cient as well. good value Rome• is not a slgmatory to the
,. orlginal, developer'• contract, moa' Is there -0.16.— that it
had actual or constructive knowledge of the contract at the
time of purchase. Indeed, At oral Argument the city acknov-
ledged that the contract was never filed With the county -
Under these circumstanc se, Good Value Romeo cannot be hold to
the terms of the previous devsleper$A COnt[aet math the city.
The remaining reasons are unsupported by the -maiden ce in
the record. The objections concerning increased density, poor
soil conditions, architectural style and lack of utilities are
Inconsistent with the enly.evidencv before the city council.
I.e., the report of the city's own planning and engineering
department. That report considered each of these factors and
found no basis for denial, nor even -any ^sed for additional
easements or permits., ._?hese factors are .typically. addressed
in the city code, whose requirements vere�sdmlttedly met by
the proposed plat. A4 J;o them stated reasons for denial, we
agree with the trial court that Odell provides the applicable
low,
When a 'subdivision ordinance specifies standards to
which a proposed plat must conform, it is arbitrary
as a matter of lav to deny approval of a plat which -
complies in all respects with the subdivision ordi
-
nance.' National Ca ital Cd . •. Villa a of Inver
Grove Rel ts. M nn. •W•
—(quoting Ma v. •Townshl of Grow, 296
.Mi n. 1, S. 206 M.N.2d .
Odell. 340 N.W.2d at 796.
eased on a review of the stated reasons, w hold that the
city's denial of preliminary approval of Johnny Cake Ridge 5th
Addition we. arbitrary and capricious. The trial court prop-
erly ordered a peremptory writ of mandamus. Sse stats
Col. lwwia v. City Council -of City of Minneapolis, 140 Minn.
433, Ila, 16s N.N. les, IS$ 11910). approved in Minneapolis-
Noneyveli Regulator Co. v. Nadasdy, 247 Minn. 159, 161, 76
M.W.2d 670, 673 (1956) (mandamus should ieeue wf» a city
council's decision is purely arbitrary or based on unlawful
grounds).
The trial court's' refusal to grant a enntiousnce was not
an abuse of discretion.. before the hearing, the city had
three wake to prepare its cue. At oral argument it was
learned that t►e -city tot ea to -call .witnesses who sore pro- -
sent at the hearing. In addition, the city bad another thew
•toontha to sspplement Its presentation before the peremptory
writ was ordered. - _. .. .. _ ...
D t C I a Z O M
Affirmed.
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August 26, 1987
Mr. Virgil Schneider
Mayor of the City of Plymouth
11520 - 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mayor Schneider:
Thank you for taking my call regarding the problem that my firm
had with the Plymouth Police Department this morning.
As you are aware, my firm dispatched four trucks to the Cimmaron
Business Center project in Plymouth on the morning of the date
above. They were stopped by picketers from going on to the job
site. Three trucks were stopped and setting next to the curb and
therefore not obstructing any flow of traffic. The four truck
drivers have all advised me that there were no "NO PARKING"
signs, no yellow curb marks, and they were not blocking any
driveways. Yet they were ordered by the police to get off the
street within one-half hour or they would be ticketed and fined.
The police did not order the picketers to move their cars, which
were parked on the opposite side of the street. Nor did the
police order the cars of the picketers moved that made it
impossible to turn the semi -trailer trucks on to the job site.
The police also immediately left the scene leaving a potentially
violent situation with no police to keep the peace, in the event
I had chosen to attempt to move trucks onto the job site. Given
the potential for violence and property damage I withdrew the
trucks at considerable expense to my company.
I wish an explanation as to why our trucks were ordered off the
street in an apparent absence of the violation of law when the
picketers cars were not so ordered. Further, why the police
INNESOTA BRICK AND TILE
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BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55420
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August 26, 1987
Mr. Virgil Schneider
Mayor of the City of Plymouth
11520 - 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mayor Schneider:
Thank you for taking my call regarding the problem that my firm
had with the Plymouth Police Department this morning.
As you are aware, my firm dispatched four trucks to the Cimmaron
Business Center project in Plymouth on the morning of the date
above. They were stopped by picketers from going on to the job
site. Three trucks were stopped and setting next to the curb and
therefore not obstructing any flow of traffic. The four truck
drivers have all advised me that there were no "NO PARKING"
signs, no yellow curb marks, and they were not blocking any
driveways. Yet they were ordered by the police to get off the
street within one-half hour or they would be ticketed and fined.
The police did not order the picketers to move their cars, which
were parked on the opposite side of the street. Nor did the
police order the cars of the picketers moved that made it
impossible to turn the semi -trailer trucks on to the job site.
The police also immediately left the scene leaving a potentially
violent situation with no police to keep the peace, in the event
I had chosen to attempt to move trucks onto the job site. Given
the potential for violence and property damage I withdrew the
trucks at considerable expense to my company.
I wish an explanation as to why our trucks were ordered off the
street in an apparent absence of the violation of law when the
picketers cars were not so ordered. Further, why the police
withdrew instead of staying there to keep the peace in a
potentially violent situation. What protection is the City of
Plymouth prepared to offer if I am forced to send trucks back to
that location while picketers are still there.
I hope for an early response.
Sirte eire1y,i %
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Vincent W itted
General Manager
Minnesota Brick 6 Tile
cc: Jim Wills, City Manager
Greg Collatz, Ron Clark Construction, Inc.
Parnell Mahoney, CEO Sioux City Brick 6 Tile Co.
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August 28, 1987
Mr. Vincent Whitted
General Manager
Minnesota Brick and Tile
520 West 86th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
Dear Mr. Whitted:
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CITYO�
PUMOUTR
Thank you for putting your concerns in writing following our August 26
telephone conversation. I have referred your letter to Dick Carlquist, the
City's Public Safety Director, asking him, by copy of this letter, to
invest iga incident and provide me with a written report of his
findings. Upon receipt of that report, I will forward it to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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Attachments
cc: Dick Carlquist
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
September 10. 1987
Vincent Whitted
General Manaaer
Minnesota Brick and Tile
520 West 86th Street
Bloomington. MN 55420
RE: COMPLAINT OF POLICE MISCONDUCT
Dear Mr. Whitt.ed:
I have enclosed with this letter a copy of the "Findings of Fact" which is
written and sent to the officers and the complainant after an investigation has
been completed. This letter is meant to underscore the main reasons for
exonerating the complaint against the officers. It is by no means intended to be
exhaustive and duplicative of the investigation conducted by members of this
department.
The initial call for service received by the complained about officers was to
investigate a traffic problem on 21st Avenue North. A person calling from a
business in the area originated the call. When the officers arrived on the
scene. they found that there was an obstruction on 21st Avenue caused by the
Parking of three trucks. The two officers who responded indicated that although
the drivers of the trucks were very cooperative, they were indecisive as to what
to do regarding crossing the picket line. One of the drivers was alleged to have
stated that he had requested assistance from his dispatcher in the decision-
making process of whether to make a crossing. The drivers of the trucks
apparently were not denied access to the property but only observed labor dispute
signs. It was the officers' understanding that there was no refusal of
admittance to the property but only the indecision by the truck drivers as to
what to do.
Since it was still considered morning rush hour traffic and the officers were
notified that there would be a total of seven truck deliveries that day. the
drivers were informed of the City Ordinance governing the length of time trucks
may be parked on any public street. The reason for this notice was to make the
drivers aware that they would have to make a decision on whether to cross the
picket line or leave. According to the officers' statements. the drivers did not
make a decision to cross the picket line and did not request police assistance.
With regard to the picketers' vehicles. they were found not to be in violation of
a local parking ordinance. Whereas, there is a local ordinance governing the
length of time a truck may be legally parked on a public street.
Letter to Mr. Vincent Whitted
September 10. 1987
Paae two
I have also enclosed with this letter a crpov of Procedure #212 LA. OP/MANAGEMENT
DISPUTES. To capsuIize our ooIicv. i would state that our job is tc, maintain law
and order while at the same time not disc -lav any partiality toward either party
of a labor/management dispute. I rearet that this incident may have caused you
anv anxiety: but. I believe that the officers took the proper course of action.
Thank you for brinaina this matter to my attention.
Sincerely.
C
Richard J. arlqu
Public Safety Director
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Enc.
cc: Mavor Virail Schneider
James G. Willis, City Manaaer
FINDINGS OF FACT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
in the Matter of the Alleged
Misconduct Regarding
Officers: Marvin Nelson and Sergeant John Ward
BEFORE THE OFFICE OF
THE PLYMOUTH POLICE
CHIEF
On September 10, 1987 the Plymouth Police Chief reviewed the above entitled matter.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Officers Nelson and Ward are employed by the Plymouth Police Department in the
patrol division.
2. On August 26, 1987, Officers Nelson and Ward responded to a call of a traffic
problem caused by a strike at 21st and Fernbrook Lane. Mr. Vincent Whitted,
General Manager of Minnesota Brick and Tile complained that his drivers were
stopped by picketers from entering the job site and that picketers were allowed
to leave their vehicles on the street while his drivers were ordered to move
their trucks within one-half hour or be ticketed and fined. He also stated that
the police officers left the scene immediately leaving a potentially violent
situation with no police to keep the peace.
3. The incident was investigated according to Procedural Directive #207.
CONCLUSION
General Order 100, 3.04 Unsatisfactory Performance reads in part as follows:
Officers shall perform their duties in a manner which will maintain
the highest standards of effectiveness in carrying out the functions
and objectives of the Department. Unsatisfactory performance may be
demonstrated by a lack of knowledge of the applications of laws re-
quired to be enforced; an unwillingness or inability to perform assigned
tasks; the failure to take appropriate action on the occasion of a crime,
disorder or other condition deserving police attention...
The above rule of conduct was considered in evaluating the evidence to determine
if a preponderance of evidence existed to prove or disprove the allegations.
FINDINGS
General Order 100, 3.04 Exonerated - A fair perponderance of the evidence
established that the acts which provided the basis for the complaint occurred,
however, the investigation revealed that such acts were justified, lawful, and
proper.
NONE
September 10, 1987
DATED
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
RICHARD J. ARLQUIST POLICE CHIEF
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
PROCEDURAL DIRECTIVE
,UBJECT: Labor/Management Disputes PROCEDURE 0 212
DISTRIBUTION: EFFECTIVE DATE
Patrol = Investigative = Services January 1, 1980
I. Introduction
Negotiation and collective bargaining are legally recognized methods
of settling labor disputes. In such disputes it is not the function
of the Police Department to deal with the issues involved; rather,
it is the role of the department to protect individual rights by
enforcing the law and maintaining public order.
II. Purpose
To establish guidelines for proper police response to labor/management
altercations.
III. Polis
Each officer shall:
A. Prevent interference with the free and uninterrupted use of public
streets, roads, highways, or other methods of transportation or
convenience, and to use such force as is reasonably necessary
for that purpose.
B. Prevent disorderly conduct, assault, malicious destruction of
property, riot and other similar crimes and misdemeanors defined
by statute or ordinance and to make arrests for such violations
when committed in their presence.
C. Have the right and are under the obligation to use such force as
may be necessary to prevent injuries to persons or destruction
of property in violation of the general laws of the State of
Minnesota.
D. Have the right and are under the obligation to make arrests with-
out warrants for acts of violence committed in their presence
and resulting in such injury to persons or the destruction of
property.
E. Have the right and are under the obligation to make arrests
pursuant to warrants issued by courts of competent jurisdiction.
F. Enforce any court order, such as a restraining order or injunction
which provides that the Police Department shall enforce it's
provisions.
G. Since labor/management disputes are adversary in nature, citizen
arrests will be discouraged except in rare cases when the officer
believes that further harm would result if immediate action is
not taken.
Procedural Directive: Labor/Management Disputes
Page Two
IV. Conclusion
The main duty of a police officer assigned to duty at a labor dispute
is to maintain law and order. In no manner of word or action will he
display any partiality toward either of the parties involved, but
will maintain a courteous, yet firm attitude in the performance of
his duties. The purpose of a peaceful, orderly labor dispute shall
be deemed to be legal unless advice is received to the contrary from
the courts or other competent authority. The statute regarding the
operation of a motor vehicle when crossing a picket line is reprinted
for your information:
Section 1. [179.121] OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHERE DISUPTE IS IN
PROGRESS. Any person who operates a motor vehicle which is
entering or leaving a place of business or employment where
there is a clear notice that a labor dispute is in progress,
and who fails to bring the vehicle to a full stop at the
entrance to or exit from that place, or who fails to exercise
caution in entering or leaving that place, is guilty of a mis-
demeanor.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 4, 1987
TO: dames G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Bob Zitur
SUBJECT VARIOUS
1) I received a complaint from a neighbor about a foundation that
supposedly has water in it and is not fenced. The property is
located at 50th and Norwood Lane and the neighbor believes it is a
Wuertz (builder) property. The foundation has been in since early
spring, and is also surrounded by high noxious weeds. There are
many swing sets in this area, suggesting many small children in
the neighborhood. What can be done to require a fence be
installed around the foundation as quickly as possible. I told my
neighbor to call city hall about the problem.
2) Another neighbor wanted a dead end sign installed at 52nd and
'"� Norwood. I advised h,m to call Fred Moore or Sherm Goldberg.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 11, 1987
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Joe Ryan, Building Officia 1.
SUBJECT FOUNDATION AT 50TH AND NORWOOD LANE
On September 10, 1987, I contacted Steve Wirtjes, of Wirtjes Construction, owner of
the property with the open foundation referenced above. Mr. Wirtjes indicated he
would install a snow fence around the foundation by the end of today, and that the
fence would remain in place until construction materials were delivered to the site.
It is my understanding that the building materials will be delivered to the property
on Monday, September 14, 1987.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
ROBBINSDALE
RMSTR®NG
MASenior High School
10635 36th Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 546-3266
September 8, 1987
Chief Carlquist
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Chief Carlquist:
Please consider this a sincere note of appreciation for the help from
your department for our sophomore orientation evening. Your close
cooperation was deeply appreciated and according to all reports,
alleviated' much of the egg throwing that has been prevalent in prior
years.
Thank you again for all your help and please extend it to your entire
department. They were an excellent group to work with.
Si'""I Y, ly,
Robert B. Ferrell
Principal
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16940 28th Ave.N.
Plymouth,mn. 55447
Virgil Schneider
Iayor, City of Plymouth, and members of the Plymouth City Council
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
To all concerned,
As a Re,altorand a resident of Plymouth, I am greatly concerned
over your new ordinance regarding the placement of signs. The residents
of this city are entittled to every advantage available in buying
and selling property in their city. Without the ability to place
open house signs at the corners of their streets to attract the eye
of interested buyers,a valuable tool in marketing theirs homes VIL11
be lost to them. The same will apply to buyers who prefer to look
for their new homes by themselves, without the aid of Realtor and
Multiple Listing services. A great many buyers prefer to drive thru
neighborhoods and select the home that they wish to see. They drive
the main roads and turn in when they spot an open house sign at the
corner. If they like the looks of the home, they stop and tour through.
I have been in this business over nine years. I have always
asked my prospective buyers at op.enhouses whether they came from
my ad or from the sign. Nearly all have come off the signs. Ads for
open houses are very, very ineffective.
If people in Plymouth cannot sell or buy homes here easily,
they will go elsewhere. Property values Will decline.
I do not know the reasoning behind your lastest pronoun.c.em®At,
but if it is because some do not remove their signs promptly, then I
suggest that you confiscate those signs which are left undully long,
and let the rest of us do the job that our sellers pay us for and
are entittled to receive, from their Realtor,and their City.
Sincerely,
Grace V. Mampel
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15008 Gleason Lake Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441 /
September 14, 1987
Fred Moore
c/o City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Fred:
I've written numerous times and spoken with you on the phone
regarding Gleason Lake Drive. We've also discussed the bike
trail. Our conversations and my letters have been regarding
police patrol, signs and speed.
I'd like to say that I've now noticed some police patrol.
Signs have now been placed along that road and trail. I'd like
to thank you and the City for these actions. I believe they
will help on the speed issue. The speeds are still too high
for the traffic levels, but, I do think these other actions
will be helpful.
Thank you again for your attention.
Sincerely,
Scot A. Weldon
SAW:ls
September 3, 1987
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Jack Cole
Library Board President
Hennepin County Library
Administrative Offices
Ridgedale Drive at Plymouth Road
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343-5648
Dear Mr. Cole:
This letter confirms our recent telephone conversation about the Library
Board/City Council Joint meeting originally scheduled for September 14.
City Council Members agree that this joint meeti-ig would be more
productively scheduled for April, 1988. As I understand, spring 1988 23 the
time you will be initiating your capital improvement budget planning.
A joint meeting at that time would give us the opportunity to work
cooperatively to include a Plymouth Community Library Capital Improvement
Program.
We look forward to working with you next spring!
Sincerely,
a- 4%�
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Councilmembers
S.F. 4/1/88
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800