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Council Information Memorandum 07-30-1987
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 30, 1987 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL INTERVIEWS FOR BOARD OF ZONING VACANCY -- Monday, August 3. The Council will interview applicants for the Board of Zoning vacancy beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council conference. A copy of the interview schedule is attached. (M-1) 2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, August 3, 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers. 3. RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES TASK FORCE -- Tuesday, August 4. The Special Committee Task Force -Tor Residential Care Facilities and the Planning Commission are conducting a Joint dinner meeting on Tuesday, August 4 at 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the City Council confer- ence room. Meeting agenda attached. (M-3) 4. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES BREAKFAST MEETING -- Wednesday, August 5,"dutch treat' breakfast meeting beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Holiday Inn. A copy of the meeting invitation sent to the Mayor is attached. Councilmembers who plan to attend should notify Laurie by August 3. (M-4) 5. AUGUST MEETING CALENDAR -- The meeting calendar for August is attached. - FOR YOUR INFORMATION.... 1. SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION - PRIVATE SECTOR MEETING - Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Schneider and I attended a meeting at the C.O.M.B. building which had been called by Kelly Doran of Vantage Properties, Inc. The purpose of the meeting was to exchange general information and discuss possible impacts a solid waste transfer facility might create. A small group of those attending has agreed to examine the entire question more closely and determine whether or not certain 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 30, 1987 Page two specific actions may be taken to either have the site relocated and/or to otherwise oppose the establishment of a facility on the proposed site. Mayor Schneider indicated that the City would not be in a position to participate with the committee, although would like to be kept informed of the committee's activities, and would in turn, provide the committee with information about the project when such information became available to the City. Among those attending the meeting were representatives from C.O.M.B., Roland B. Child, Inc., Creative Carton, Warner Manufacturing, Pink Companies, John Sexton & Company, Wagner Spray Tech, Trammel Crow Company, Tape Inc., Vantage Company and County Commissioner Bud Robb. 2. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION - Dave Crain and I attended the MLC Board of Directors meeting Wednesday afternoon in Bloomington. Several matters attended to are, I believe, of interest to the Council. New officers were elected for the coming year. The Chair is Mayor Daniel Guider of Woodbury; Vicechair is Ken Rosland, City Manager of Edina; and Secretary Treasurer Mark Sather, City Manager of White Bear Lake. The Board renewed for another year its agree- ment with Messerli and Kramer and with Media Services, Inc. The total of these two contracts is estimated at $111,500. Dues for 1988 are projected at 20¢ per capita, the same amount as levied in 1987. A committee is currently working to develop certain educa- tional materials on local government financing in Minnesota. The purpose of this effort is to try to succinctly explain how the system works, and particularly how it works to the disadvantage of MLC communities. This work product will be reviewed by the Board in October and thereafter, presented to MLC City Councils and our legislators prior to the 1988 session. It is anticipated that the entire property tax system will be the focus of substantial legis- lative action. Accordingly, the MLC wants to take an active position in presenting its own ideas on improving the overall capacity of local governments, particularly MLC communities, to operate effectively. 3. SUPER VALU MARKETING STUDY -- On Friday, July 24, Fred Moore, Blair remere and I met with ern Berggren and Gordy Hippen of Super Valu. They shared with us a recently completed market study for a proposed Cub Store in Downtown Plymouth. The bottom line of the study indicated that the population base required to support a Cub Store, in Super Valu's judgment, has not yet been achieved. Based upon their market research, which includes examining population, the number of households, family and household incomes and location of adjacent foodstores, it appears that a population of around 50,600 will be required within the market area (Plymouth). Based upon my own population forecast, this should occur in 1990, although Super Valu thinks it will occur in 1989. They shared their market study data with us in order that we could appreciate how they approached the question of timing in constructing a 62,000 foot Cub Store. They continued to express their confidence in the ultimate develop- ment of the store, but also noted that it would not be built until they are convinced that it could be operated profitably. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 30, 1987 Page three 4. DWAINE JOHNSON LETTER OF JULY 27TH - You should have all received by now, a copy of the subject letter. The application submitted to the Planning staff by the Johnsons' consultant, Mr. Gary Gabriels, for a lot division and variance, was not complete. The information requested in the July 24 letter from Ray Anderson seeks to set forth the items needed. Blair Tremere had previously discussed the sensitivity of this application with Ray, and it will be processed through the development review process and forwarded to the Planninq Commission, whether or not the data requested in -the July 24 letter is received. The Planning Commission can review the matter and determine what action they may wish to recommend to the City Council. The City staff will not hold this application up, but will, on the other hand, not overlook the requirements of the City Code and Council policy with respect to the review of the appli- cation. (I-4) 5. FOWL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - The Council directed at their July 20 meeting that the sta investigate various fowl and goose management efforts. Attached is a memorandum to Dick Carlquist, dated July 21st, requesting such a study. Also attached is a memorandum dated July 21, 1987 from Public Safety Director Carlquist, indicat- ing that the "export program," operated by the University of Minnesota, conducts this program each year for a flat fee. As an example, the City of Edina paid $3,000 in 1987. The program is only effective during an approximate two week period in July when the geese are flightless during molting. Unfortunately this period has passed for 1987 and we could not implement such a program until 1988. If the Council desires such a program, direction should be given to include funding in the 1988 Public Safety Budget. In the interim, the only alternative is to authorize trapping on private property if the owner wishes to take action prior to that time. (I-5) 6. EROSION CONTROL LETTER -- Attached is a copy of the Mayor's letter to builders and lopers regarding the Council's decision to strictly enforce the City's Erosion Control Policy. The letter was mailed out today to approximately 160 builders/developers and Development Council members. In addition, copies will be made available at the information counter, and our building inspectors will also have a supply for distribution if needed. (I-6) 7. AUDITORS RECOMMENDATION FOR TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY -- At the time the audit report was presented to the City Council, the auditors made the recommendation that the City prepare a current listing of tax forfeit properties on a regular basis. According to Dale Hahn, in the past, this process was very time consuming and not cost justified. However, Hennepin County has since computerized their entire tax forfeit property system, and the information is now readily available on a current basis. Because of this computer- ization by the County, we will now be able to maintain the listing the auditors requested on a current basis with very little effort. Dale has discussed this procedure with the auditors, and they are in agreement that this will satisfy their recommendation. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 30, 1987 Page four 8. 1988 - 1992 HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - On July 2, the HennepTin County Library Board discussed the issue of inclusion of a community library for Plymouth in the 1988 - 1992 Capital Improvement Plan. Frank Boyles attended the meeting and provided for the Board's information, graphics showing the actual service areas for community libraries exclusively, and for area libraries as well. Frank cited the unserved geographic area and population now and in the future under both service scenarios. He asked that the Library Board: 1) Include the Plymouth Community Library for construction in their current capital improvement plan. 2) Allocate funds for that purpose. 3) Work with the City staff to find a mutually acceptable site within our community. Following a public hearing on another matter, the Library Board returned to the issue of a community library in Plymouth. Alexander Bates and Margeret Kocon, seconded a motion to include a Plymouth community library in the 1988 - 1992 Capital Improvement Program. Director Rohlf advised the Board that there would be no need to accomplish this action by motion, but instead, the Board could informally ask the staff to work with Plymouth to find a mutually acceptable site. At that point, the motion and second were with- drawn. Frank Boyles stated that he favored inclusion of the Plymouth community library in the 1988 - 1992 Capital Improvement Program, even if it were to be considered in the last two or three years of the plan. Mr. Rohlf advised that the 1988 - 1992 Capital Improvement Plan was no longer open to consideration by the Library Board. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners must ultimately approve the Hennepin County Library Capital Improvement Program. The matter normally is taken up by the Ways and Means Committee first, and then by the entire Board. Bud Robb's office indicates that this will take place prior to October 10, 1987. The courses of action avail- able to the City are: 1) Communicate our concerns to the County Board through the Ways and Means Committee, recognizing that they are not likely to overturn the Capital Improvement Planning Committee or the Library Board. 2) Contact Hennepin County Library Board staff members and begin the process of site identification in hopes that we will be Included in the 1989 - 1993 Capital Improvement Plan. In the absence of Council direction to the contrary, we will pursue the second alternative. The Council may wish to consider inviting County Library Board members to a dinner meeting in the next year, to further familiarize them with our community and lay ground work for the next Capital Improvement Program. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 30, 1987 Page five 9. HOLLY LANE SPEED ZONE STUDY - The Minnesota Department of ransportation has completed t eir speed and zoning study on Holly Lane, north of County Road 9 to the Soo Line Railroad. As a result of their study, Minnesota Department of Transportation has established a 35 mph speed limit on this roadway segment. The street department has been instructed to have the appropriate speed limit signs installed. 10. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, duly 31, 1987 four development signs will be placed at the following locations: a. Northeast of Highway 55 and West Medicine Lake Drive. The development proposed by Marcus Development includes an appli- cation for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment. The Land Use Guide Plan Amendment is from LA -3 (High -Medium Density) to CN (Neigh- borhood Shopping Center). If approved the petitioner will need to submit a rezoning, preliminary plat, final plat and site plan applications. b. Northeast of Highway 55 and Quaker Lane. The development proposed by Ryan Construction Company inc u es an application for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development Concept Plan. The Land Use Guide Plan Amendment is for a portion of the property to be changed from IP (Planned Industrial) to CS (Service Business), the PUD Concept Plan is for retail and industrial development of the property involved. C. South of Plymouth Boulevard and 34th. The development proposed y Kenneth Streeter includes an application for a revised preliminary plat and site plan. The revised preliminary plat is for the replatting of 3 lots on 1 block into 3 new lots. Two of the lots will eventually contain restaurants. The third lot has the site plan for a 21,000 sq. ft. retail center. d. North of 10th Avenue one- uarter mile west of Nathan Lane. The eve opment proposed by Richard Neslundnc u es an app ication for a preliminary plat. The preliminary plat is for the creation of one industrial lot and one residential lot. A site plan and conditional use permit will need to be processed along with a final plat prior to the issuance of a building permit for the residential portion. A site plan will need to be processed prior to the issuance of a building permit for the industrial lot. There are no proposals to develop this land at this time. The land is currently guided and zoned R-3 (High -Medium Density Residential) and I-1 (Planned Industrial). These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their August 12 meeting. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 30, 1987 Page six 11. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION -- Hennepin County staff has been notified of theCity's intent to cooperate with them on the September 26 Special Waste Collection Project. A letter to Loren Jansen of the Department of Environment and Energy is attached. (I-11) 12. MINUTES: Planning Commission, July 22, 1987 (I-12) 13. GAME FARM INSPECTION -- The report filed by Community Service Officer Jane Laurence on a July 16 inspection of the Virginia fox farm is attached for the Council's information. (I-13) 14. 1987 CITY ELECTION SCHEDULE -- In accordance with State Statutes, the following schedule has been established for this year's city election for the two Council and Mayor positions: August 25 - First date to file Affidavit of Candidacy September 8 - Last date to file Affidavit of Candidacy October 27 - Statement of Expenditures must be filed by candidates. November 3 - ELECTION DAY November 4 - Canvass election and certify results to County Auditor November 10 - Final Statement of Expenditures must be filed by all candidates. 15. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILS -- Summary reports on special traffic enforcement details conducted by the Police Department during the past few weeks are attached. They include: a. Pineview Lane area of 55th - Speed enforcement (40 mph zone). rom a total of 139 ve is es, 110 were travelling at or below the posted speed limit, with 29 vehicles travelling at 41 mph or over limit. Four vehicles were issued tags. b. 40th Avenue North & Glacier Lane -- Stop Sign enforcement. This assignment was conducted on two different weekdays using an unmarked car. As a result, two vehicles were issued tags for illegal stops. (I-15) 16. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES - 1988 HUMAN SERVICE PRIORITIES -- Attached is a—letter from the West Hennepin umanervices anning Board on their proposed priorities of human service services for the west suburban area. The Planning Board will be submitting a final report to the County for 1988 funding, and is now asking for comment on the priorities. (I-16) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 30, 1987 Page seven 17. BOND NEWSLETTER -- The Ehlers & Associates newsletter for August is attached. (1-17) 18. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE: a. The attached memorandum to Bob Zitur responds to inquiries/ points he had raised in various memorandums dated July 17 - July 29. (I -18a) b. Memorandum responding to Maria Vasiliou's inquiry on behalf of Gary Bluem, Prodesign, Inc., on the status of industrial development revenue bond financing and replacement of a tree destroyed during the construction on Niagara Lane. (I -18b) 19. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter from Mr. R. E. Bennett, 105 Kingsview Lane, commenting on organized collection of solid waste refuse. The City Manager's response to Mr. Bennett is also attached. (I -19a) b. Letter from Ruth Ault, 2345 Troy Lane, to City Council, recommending enhancements to recycling efforts. (I -19b) C. Letter from Doug Cornelius, 15025 - 33rd Avenue No., thanking Joe Ryan for his assistance in expediting a state electrical inspection. (I -19c) d. Letter from Mary Ann Leiner, to Dick Carlquist, requesting a copy of the police report involving the questioning of a foreign exchange student. Dick's response and the police report are also included. (I -19d) e. Letter of appreciation from Arlene Smith, Plymouth resident, on the Parkers Lake Park. (I -19e) James G. Willis City Manager JGW:Jm attach MONDAY AUGUST 3 Name Time Don Anderson 6:00 p.m. John Childs 6:15 p.m. Todd Mosenthal 6:25 p.m. Michael Porzio 6:35 p.m. AGENDA FOR JOINT MEETING WITH PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION/ PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION/ SPECIAL STUDY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1987 5:30 P.M. DINNER/STUDY MEETING Committee Members David Davenport, Chairman Paul Steigerwald Gay Varecka Pat Neils Roger A. Deneen Anita Vogel Planning Commissioners Paul Steigerwald, Chairman John Wire Michael Stulberg Dennis Zylla Richard Plufka Larry Marofsky David Pauba 1. Call to Order/Dinner: 5:30 P.M. 2. Approval of June 30, 1987 Summary Notes 3. Presentation a.) Donn Wiski b.) Dave Davenport 4. Discussion 5. Adjournment 8:30 P.M. ?A-3 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD. PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 Council Conference Room ('nn cl. It am Donn Wiski Resolution, Inc. NOTE: Members who are unable to attend the meeting which includes dinner should contact Community Development Director Blair Tremere or Planning Secretary Grace Wineman by Friday, July 31, 1987. as ociation of metropolitan muniupalities July 17, 1987 Mayor Virgil Schneider 11520 - 54th. Ave. Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 Dear Mayor Schneider: You are invited to a "dutch treat" breakfast meeting on Wednesday, August 5th. at 7:30 A.M. We will be meeting in the Plymouth Holiday Inn, Plymouth Room, 3000 Harbor Lane, (I 494 & Hwy. 55), Plymouth, Minnesota. Please R.S.V.P. to Carol Williams at 227-5600 by Monday noon August 3, 1987. This "get-together", sponsored by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM), has a three -fold purpose: 1. To provide member city officials the direct opportunity to help establish the yearly AMM agenda and work program with respect to city issues and concerns (local -regional -state). Issues raised at this meeting will be forwarded to the appropriate policy committees. 2. To provide the AMM Board and Staff the opportunity to appraise you of major program and issue priorities as seen by the Board and Staff. 3. To provide a forum to educate selected non-member city officials in your area as to what the AMM is and what it does. We expect this to be a very informal gathering with lots of give and take. 183 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227-5600 M �1 The impetous for this series of meetings originated in the recommendations put forth by a Membership Services Committee study of the AMM services and operations. The study concluded that there was a need for better and more direct communication and dialogue between the AMM office (Board and Staff) and member city officials. We sincerely hope you can attend and that you will pass on this invitation to members of your City Council as well. We are inviting your City Manager or Administrator by separate letter. We look forward to seeing you on August 5th. Most Sincerely, Neil Pterson, AMM President Karen Anderson, AMM Boardmember Bloomington City Councilmember Minnetonka Councilmember cI CIZ m cz 75 w 00 m 9 N 00 N Cd r+ Ln W m r--� w W J U UO Z Q M O a r � U N 0 N V � ' J N � z7:1 E m E n a o E N C/3 V) J N LO U W w .-4 o U V J i7 F- Ln W �� • Ur M r'� > aQ N a11%a Q ED) ai ^ V C LAJ 3Na�N1 M E z U U 0 �� ri O a Q i.QU' O U OJF- O Z •• J r N N Lia 2:: U z v z C7 W —O a vi N r NN to 0 Z a � U 00 Z a'C3(-DO U Z Eli CDO O Z W p ool w a o O O Et 'd m Ln r� F rx o z ct ON =U) M LL t1 N Y•1 Q W �� W U r O zF w o •J � 7° C � 3t 00 N Q � WX. N M C> =z o V) 7- Qch� wa ..o O .. CD aLl. LnU mr-U 00 N ' J \ N n a o N V) J U N CD O:f D W w U�m �c�E Mm W F- Ln W HM •+N a > aQ N a11%a Q ED) ��}.^..m Q V C LAJ 3Na�N1 M co o�" 0 �� ri O a Q U o Z •• J r N N F.y Lls z v z z W —O a vi N r NN to 0 Z a � U ir, N ♦ =$ ;� F- r N N n y 0 r � N N N ' J a o Ln J O V) J U N CD O:f D N w U�m �c�E Mm W F- Ln HM •+N > aQ a11%a Q ED) ��}.^..m Q V C Lr: 3Na�N1 M w 04 o�" 0 �� O 9"CD r>" N U Criy� J t\ J Q f� r -r a r N N F.y Lls Q r -ti ►--� U W —O vi N r NN Q C) N CDLDCD Z 00 Z a'C3(-DO U Z Eli CDO C.3Ln0 MWM p ool LLJ F- O O O 91- N U m Ln r� N LL t1 N Y•1 � r O 7° C � 3t 00 N N M ♦ =$ ;� F- r N N n y 0 r � N N N C_" Council Persons H. David Crain and Maria Vasiliou City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear David and Maria: LA 5110 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 July 27, 1987 We are in receipt of the enclosed letter dated July 24, 1987 from Ray Anderson of the City of Plymouth. We may be cver-sensitive to the time spent on our part, over the last three years, in seeking a solution to the Inverse Condemnation problem with the City of Plymouth vis-a-vis the storm sewer water from Wooddale onto the property in question. We feel after our 2; hour presentation at the city council meeting of June 15, 1987 and the 5 hour meeting of July 2, 1997 with the two of you plus Willis, Moore, the developer, his engineer and attorney, our attorney and, for part of the time, Sherm Goldberg and Mr. James Thomson; that the concept of the potential solution was understood by all. We are reticent to expend more time when we are the injured party and at least a moderate effort should be made by the "staff" to "walk" this through the bureaucratic process to a final council resolution. Points one and two of the attached letter are well-known to all concerned since the Mayor, virtually all of the council and most of the senior staff have walked the property in question. But - the precise answer to question one and two is contained as an attachment to Mr. Sherm Goldberg's memo to Mr. James Willis of June 10, 1987. Point three seems to have no relevance to this issue and it seems incongruous to us that we have now gotten this bogged down in the City of Plymouth's third level bureaucracy. To re -state, for those copied, the potential solution to litigation against the City of Plymouth for the "taking" of our lands for Wooddale's storm sewer water, as worked out in the July 2, 1987 meeting: A reluctant seller (Johnson Schroeder Partnership) and a reluctant buyer (Wooddale Ventures) are to enter into an agreement to have Wooddale Ventures buy the 11.54 acre southern portion of the 20 acre parcel bordering Schmidt Lake Road so as to eliminate our need for damages, since we will no longer own the land in question. In the process, it is necessary for the city council of Plymouth to pass the necessary resolution to divide the northern portion to the Schroeders and the southern portion for sale to Wooddale Ventures. We filed the necessary papers with Al Cottingham on Monday, July 6,,_. 1987. H. D. Crain & M. Vasiliou Page 2 July 27, 1987 I trust we have,not reverted to "square one" or the situation that existed prior to the June 15 council meeting. We shall look forward to your collective reply. Sincers3�i; Dwaine O. Jo nson DOJ:vj enc cc: Virgil Schneider, Mayor Jerry Sisk, Council Person Bob Zitur, Council Person James Willis, City Manager Fred Moore, Director of Public Works Sherm Goldberg, City Engineer Ray Anderson, Community Development Coordinator John Sweeney, Assistant City Engineer Eileen Roberts; Robins, Zelle, Larson & Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Schroeder July 24, 1987 Johnson and Schroeder Partnership 5230,Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ RE Lot Division, Variance Application (87077) Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder: r _ "1 This letter is written to forward review comments and observations submitted by the staff members at the duly 21, 1987 staff review committee meeting regarding the above referenced application. During the staff discussion of the application materials submitted, the following items were addressed: 1. Please submit an area/vicinity map showing where this site is located within the City of Plymouth. 2. Show where public right-of-ways abut the property. 3. The Parks Department reports that cash fees will be required in -lieu -of land dedication. The purpose of this letter is to notify you of those review items identified during the staff review of the application materials. You should respond to the above review comments in written and/or graphic form as appropriate. Your earliest response in written and/or graphic form to the above points will permit us to continue processing the application for review by the Planning Commission. You should respond to all of the items. Once the additional and/or revised information is submitted, the staff members will in turn review the information to verify that all the items have been addressed. If any additional comments arise from that staff review, correspondence similar to this letter will be promptly forwarded to you. If you have questions relating to the above review comments, or if you feel a more detailed discussion (through a meeting with the staff members) is warranted; please feel free to contact our office at your earliest convenience. We anticipate working with you through the completion of the review process. Hopefully, this information will assist you. Sincerely, Ray Anderson Community Development Coordinator RA/Ig cc: Assistant City Engineer Sohn Sweeney File 87077 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 21, 1987 TO: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Direct FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage SUBJECT FOWL MANAGEMENT At their July 20th meeting, Councilmember Sisk indicated that he had been contacted by at least one resident who regularly finds 60 or more geese in his yard. Other Councilmembers indicated that they have received similar complaints and Councilmember Zitur observed that he had counted at least 64 in his yard one time. The Council desires to take some affirmative action to reduce or eliminate the geese population in Plymouth and the associated nuisance which their droppings can cause. I advised them of the Goose Management Program which you earlier recommended, but the Council was concerned about the $50 to $60 per head cost of the program. The Council did ask that we investigate this matter and advise the Council of what steps, in addition to the Goose Management Program which you earlier recommended, could be taken to eliminate this problem. The Council would like to be able to deal with this matter in a timely fashion this year. I would appreciate receiving your written report by July 29th in order that it can be placed in the August 3rd agenda. Thanks! FB:kec Attachment - Goose Management Program Memo cc: James G. Willis S/F 7129 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 23, 1985 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Direct SUBJECT Goose Management Program I received a call today from a resident whose property abuts Bass Lake, The resident, Marc Anderson, informed me that there is a problem with the large number of geese that make Bass Lake their summer home. He said that there used to be a handful of geese on the lake; but, at a recent count this year, he observed 116 geese. Mr. Anderson indicated that the geese population has reached in his opinion, a level being a public nuisance. At Mr. Anderson's suggestion, I contacted a Roger Johnson, who is employed by DNR. I talked with Mr. Johnson and he informed me that numerous communities including Golden Valley and New Brighton have entered into a Goose Management Program. Mr. Johnson said that a Dr. Jim Cooper from the University ooMinnesota. 373-1722, is the person who has been hired as a consultant to assist in setting up these programs. apparently, Dr. Cooper does the trapping of the geese at the critical time of the year when they cannot fly. This is usually sometime during the middle of June to the first of July. Since there is a cost involved in this program, i.e, consultant, I thought that you would want to be aware of it prior to any final budget deliberations. I personally have not received any other complaints on the goose problem in Plymouth. However, if other department heads are aware of citizen complaints, perhaps we could discuss this matter at a future tlonday morning staff meeting. In order to appropriately address the issues involved, announcements, public meetings, and appropriate legal help may be necessary. The long and short of it is simply that it is too late this year to effectively limit the goose population in Plymouth. However, if this perceived problem appears to be a real one, then sometime this winter would be an excellent time to cross the aporopriat hurdles, and be in place when the molting time of the year occurs. RJC:tsw DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO July 22. 1987 Frank Boyles - Assistant City Manager r Richard Carlquist - Public Safety Director &T GOOSE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM l/ �- s In 1972 it was estimated that there were approximately 1,000 geese in the Metro area. Today, the estimate is approximately 12,000. In ten years, it is predicted there will be 50,000!! These statistics and also the projection is based on studies done by Doctor Jim Cooper, who is with the Agricultural Experiment Station under the arm of the University of Minnesota. Dr. Cooper is involved in research. Over the past few years, he has been assisting Metropolitan communities in managing and controlling the goose population in the communities that he has contracts with. There is a very critical 2-3 week period of time when the geese are flightless and going through a molting stage. It is during this time that Dr. Cooper and his students gather up the geese and send them to either Oklahoma or the Red Lake Reserva- tion in Minnesota. The geese that go to the Red Lake Reservation are rendered flightless and are used to increase the population in that area. The ones that go to Oklahoma are traded for turkeys (the ones that fly for hunting purposes). Dr. Cooper is currently out of town right now until August 13th. I did talk with Gordon Hughes, the Assistant City Manager in Edina, concerning their contract with Dr. Cooper. Mr. Hughes indicated that it is not a per head cost contract. Rather, it is a flat fee. In Edina's case, it amounts to $3,000 a year (in reality, only the 2-3 weeks). This year Dr. Cooper rounded up 280 geese at approximately five different locations in Edina. Mr. Hughes said that Dr. Cooper has an extremely informative program concerning the need to control the goose population. Mr. Hughes said that the program is quite effective when presented at a public hearing. As far as other alternatives available to us, we still have the ordinance provision which allows land owners the legal right to destroy animals causing the nuisance. If one were to do it with a firearm, it could be rather dangerous in our community. Perhaps we could issue garrotes! The bottom line appears to be that as we continue to share the natural habitat with other species of the animal kingdom, some adjustments have to be made. Anybody want a turkey? RJC:gs Plymouth City Code 915.18, Subd. 2 (Rev. 1985) Subd. 2. Notice. The owner of the offending animal shall be notified in writing as to the dates, times, places, and persons bitten, and shall be given ten days to request a hearing before the City Manager for a determination as to the, dangerous nature of the animal. If the cwner does not request a hearing within ten days of said notice, the City Manager shall make such order as he deems proper. He may order the animal warden to take the animal into custody for destruction in which case the owner shall immediately make the animal available to the animal warden. Subd. 3. Hearing. If the owner requests a hearing for determination as to the dangerous nature of the animal, the hearing shall be held before the City Manager at z date not more than three weeks after demand for said hearing. The records of the animal control officer shall be admissible for consideration without further foundation. After considering all evidence, the City manager shall make a determination as to whether or not the animal is found to be dangerous and the City manager shall make such order as he deems proper. if the City manager orders the animal control officer to take the animal into custody for destruction, the owner shall immediately make the animal available to the animal warden. Subd. 4. Dangerous Animals at Large. A dangerous animal running at large shall be apprehended by the animal warden and if the animal bears no identifica- tion which reasonably reveals its ownership, the animal control officer shall impound the animal until the quarantine period is completed. If the animal has not been claimed, it shall be destroyed at the end of the quarantine period. If the animal is claimed, upon payment of kennel fees, it shall be released to the person paying such fees, and the City Manager shall proceed as in Subdivision 2. Subd. 5. Additional Requirements. The requirements of this Subsection shall be in addition to those of Subsection 915.05, Subdivision 5 pertaining to rabies vaccinations and Subsection 915.17, Subdivisions 1, 2 and 3. (Ord. 79-10, Section 1) 915.19. State Statutes; Adopted by Reference. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 35.67, 35.68, 35.69 are hereby adoptea by reference and are incorporated in and made part of this Section as completely as if the same were set out in full. 915.21. Trapping. Subdivision 1. Definitions. Forur oses of this Sub- section, section, the term "trap" means any mechanical device, snare, artificial light, net, bird line, ferret, hawk, vehicle or contrivance used to trap, catch, snare, kill or otherwise restrain the free movement of anv nondomestic animals, wild- life or birds; and the term "trapping" means the setting, laying or otherwise using a trap to catch, trap, snare, kill or otherwise restrain the free movement of nor. -domestic animals, wildlife or birds. Subd. 2. Trapping Prohibited; Platted Areas. All trapping on private property within or upon platted lands in the City is prohibited except: (a) When the owner of such private property has expressly consented to allow trapping thereon; and Plymouth City Code 915.21, Subd. 3 (Rev. 1985) (b) Upon the issuance by the Director of Public Safety of a permit there- fore after a showing that such trapping is necessary to eliminate a nuisance. (Amended, Ord. No. 85-30, Sec. 7) Subd. 3. Trapping Prohibited; Unplatted Areas. All trapping on private property within or upon Unplatted lands in the City is hereby prohibited unless ,the person engaged in such trapping has received written permission from the owner of such private property to allow trapping thereon. Subd. 4. Exceptions. The provisions of this Subsection do not apply: (a) To persons who employ a trap on their private property to prevent an unsafe condition, or the waste or destruction of their property, when such persons have complied with applicable state laws; I (b) To governmental officers who may in the course of their duties be required to use a trap to catch, trap, snare, kill or otherwise restrain the free movement of any animal, wildlife or birds for humane or other authorized purposes; and i f (c) To teachers for school programs or to scientists intending to identify animals, wildlife or birds and then return them to their natural Jenvironment. ! Subd. 5. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. i 915.23. Wild or Vicious Animals Prohibited. No person shall keep or allow to j be kept anyplace in the City any animal of a ferocious or vicious character, habit or disposition, or any animal which is gild by nature. (Ord. No. 82-14, Sec. 1) z� July 28, 1987 T0: Builders & Developers in Plymouth The recent rain storms which we have endured reemphasized the need for more effective erosion control measures. The City Council, for several years, has been working to reduce unnecessary environmental damage due to erosion occasioned by development and construction building. To some degree we have been successful. Unfortunately, however, there are many persons developing property and/or building within the community who are not cooperating with the spirit or intent of the Council's policy. Monday evening we reviewed a report on erosion control which covered the last month and a half. It did not include the devastating. rain storms we had last week. The report was not particularly reassuring. We noted that, in many cases, the same developer was called repeatedly by a City staff member, drawing attention to the cleanup required. The report also showed the time it took to achieve results. In addition, we reviewed a letter from the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, dealing with their observa- tions of various developments which were inspected by them between June 30 and July 2. The letter reported the same distressing and disturbing facts: erosion and sediment control practices must be strengthened. The City Council has unanimously determined that we cannot continue "business as usual" with respect to this problem. Accordingly, effective Tuesday, August 4, we have instructed the City Manager that the City's Erosion Control Policy is to be strictly enforced. This means that, in those development areas and on those sites where excessive dirt is on the streets, or where required erosion/sedimentation controls are not in place, or where site erosion is evident, the City Building Inspectors will be instructed to not make inspections. Also, no further building permits will be issued for the offending development until corrective measures are taken. Furthermore, it is our intent to direct the Public Works Department to impose financial penalties against the developers of the respective develop- ments where such problems are observed, in addition to requiring reimburse- ment for street cleaning and installation of erosion control measures. The bottom line is that all persons developing and/or building in Plymouth must adhere to the City's erosion control policies. This explicitly inc udes project developers as well as the individual builders within these developments. Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices and measures can and should be taken on all sites and be maintained during all phases of construction. Persons working on sites where deliveries result in mud and dirt tracked onto the streets, shall be responsible for promptly cleaning the streets of the mud and dirt. This shall be done on a daily basis if required. Ouliaers & uevelopers in Plymouth July 28, 1987 �= Page two I regret that we have to take this strong and punitive step to enforce our policy. Some developers have been making good progress toward reducing soil erosion; others have not. Those who have not must change the way they conduct business in the City - for everyone's sake. Your diligent and continuing cooperation in carrying out the City Council's policy on this matter will be most appreciated. No one benefits from permitting our soils to erode and fill up our wetlands, storm sewers and lakes. It is a waste of our environmental, financial and human resources which must be stopped. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions with respect to this. Very truly yours, Virgil Schneider Mayor encl: City of Plymouth Erosion Control Policy EROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL POLICY Resolution No. 84-760 October 23, 1984 (Supersedes Res. No. 77-163, March 28, 1977; Res. No. 81-276, April 27, 1981) 1. Findings and Declaration of Policy The City Council finds that erosion continues to be a serious problem and that rapid changes in land use from agricultural and rural to non-agricul- tural and urbanizing uses, construction of housing, industrial -commercial development, streets, highways, recreation areas, schools, public utilities and facilities, and other land -disturbing activities have accelerated the process of soil erosion and sediment deposition. The control and manage- ment of surface runoff and erosion and sedimentation benefits both the developer and the public. 2. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan For the purpose of alleviating harmful or damaging effects of on-site ero- sion and siltation on neighboring downhill or downstream lands and waters in the City of Plymouth and adjacent communities during and after develop- ment adequate controls of erosion and sedimentation of both a temporary and permanent nature shall be provided by the developer during all phases of land -disturbing activities. Plans and specifications for such controls shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Said plans and specifications will be a part of the development contract and compliance will be assured by the development bond. No development shall be permitted until said plan is approved by the City Engineer. 3. Required Control Measures The following control measures are required for an erosion and sediment control plan: a. The plan shall be suited to the topography and soils so as to create the least erosion potential. b. The land shall be developed in increments of workable size on which ade- quate controls of erosion and siltation can be provided and maintained during the construction period. Operation shall be staged so that the area being developed is not exposed for long periods of time without stabilization. c. Temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be used to protect the areas exposed during the development. No area shall be left denuded for a period longer than 5 days on critical erosion areas from initial grading. Such period may be extended if satisfactory control measures are estab- lished and remain in place. This determination will be made by the City Engineer. 90 d. Sediment basins (debris basins, desilting basins, or silt traps) shall be installed and maintained to remove sediment from runoff waters from the land undergoing development. Storm sewer inlets shall be provided with debris guards and microsilt basins to trap sediment and avoid pos- sible damage from blockage. The silt shall be removed when necessary. e. Permanent vegetation and structures shall be installed within 30 days after completion of initial grading. f. If the control measures required by items 3.a, 3.b, 3.c, 3.d and 3.e are not installed or maintained by the developer, no additional build- ing permits will be issued within the development until the necessary measures are placed in control. g. Erosion control practices shall follow the design criteria as shown in U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Services Urban Runoff, Erosion and Sediment Control Handbooks. 4. Financial Guarantee Before any grading is started on any site, all control measures as shown on the plan shall be installed. A $2,000 per acre financial guarantee shall be provided to the City to insure compliance during construction. $1,000 of this amount shall be by cash deposit. The remaining amount shall be by an exclusive letter of credit providing for withdrawal of the funds by the City within one work day. This financial guarantee will not be returned until all the disturbed area has permanent vegetation re-established. The City will use the guarantee for the penalty included in Item 5a and if any invoice for work performed by the City is not paid within 30 days. 5. Enforcement Measures a. Developers will be given a 48 hour telephone notice when an unsatis- factory condition exists that is determined to be a developer's respon- sibility. After said 48 hour notice, the city will proceed to do the work and invoice the developer. In addition to the actual cost incurred by the City, the developer will be charged an additional 100% as a penalty for not having adequate erosion control. If a timely payment is not received, the City will proceed to draw on the financial guarantee. b. Builders will be given a notice at the time of building permit issuance that erosion control on the lot being built upon, and street cleanup of any and all materials originating from the lot being built upon, are their responsibility. No inspections will be approved if the street is not clean and erosion control in place. In the event the City is required to clean the street, the builder will be billed and payment received prior to any further inspection or occupancy permit. 6. Street Cleaning Included within the Development Contract shall be the requirement of a contract for street cleaning within and immediately adjacent to the develop- ment. -9a- -Gardner Bros. Homes 2280 County Road J Blaine, MN 55432 Dean Johnson Construction 3650 Annapolis Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Roy D. Johnson 1049 Orkla Drive Golden Valley, MN 55427 LDK Builders - Route 2 Box 222A Milaca, MN 55353 Le Gran Homes 8383 Sunset Road Spring Lake Pk.,MN 55432 Mischke Builders 12405 48th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55441 NuStar Homes, Inc. 9209 W. River Rd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 Randall Pippert 235 Nathan Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Timberton Company 15705 26th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55447 Gary Begin 4125 Woodhill Dr. Loretto, MN 55357 Harstad Const., Inc. 2191 Silver Lake Rd. New Brighton, MN 55112 Image Homes 125 Paisley Lane Golden Valley, MN 55422 John Kraemer & Sons 7038 Park Avenue S. Richfield, MN 55423 ,,Landmark Development Box 248 Long Lake, MN 55356 Lindquist Homes 10643 203rd Ave.North Elk River, MN 55330 C.P. Nagell Const. 6932 E. Fish Lk. Rd. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Resitek, Inc. 1229 Adams St. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55413 SanCon,Inc. 227 Central Avenue Osseo, MN 55369 Vic's Construction 11670 61st Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55442 Colonial Builders 4850 Zachary Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 a en 2353 No e St. Ros elle, MN 55113 Randy Johnson 6701 Cloverdale Ave. Crystal, MN 55428 Krueger Construction 9733 Sundance Rd. Rodgers, MN 55374 Laurent Builders 118 South Fuller Shakopee, MN 55379 Lowrey Hill Const. 6150 Hemlock Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Novak -Fleck, Inc. 11645 Bass Lake Rd. Plymouth, MN 55442 Olympia Const. 1601 N. Innsbruck Dr. Fridley, MN 55432 David Tessman Homes 530 Wedgewood Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Ziegler Homes, Inc. 12415 45th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55442 New Concept Homes 10340 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 >Ander onst. John T. Anderson Const. Andreen Construction Ave. South 7040 Lakeland Avenue 8754 Hillswick Trail ton,Z 420 Minneapolis, MN 55428 Brooklyn Park, MN 55433 Arnold & Sons Edward Callahan 3ML Builders 4820 Magnolia Lane 7071 Empire Lane 5720 Juneau Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Plymouth , MN 55442 Betz Builders, Inc. Classic Homes Brossard Homes, Inc. 450 Deborah Drive 3401 Kilmer Lane North 10940 State Hwy. 152 Maple Plain, MN 55359 Plymouth, MN 55441-2415 Maple Grove, MN 55369-4046 Cheyenne Land Company DeVries Builders Richard Dempsey Construction 15500 Wayzata Blvd. 7465 Mariner Drive 10415 28th Avenue North Wayzata, MN 55391 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Plymouth, MN 55441 C and C Building Corp. Finnamore Bldg. Corp. Florek Homes 16101 Elm Road 4680 Goldenrod Lane Route 1 Box 307A Maple Grove, MN 55369 Plymouth, MN 55441 Monticello, MN 55362-9801 Tony Freund Construction Briarwood, Inc. Fritz Gullickson 13300 34th Avenue North 10710 38th Avenue North 150 South Broadway Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55441 Wayzata, MN 55391 Centex Homes Corporation Modified Builders, Inc. /Colson Construction, Inc. 5959 Baker Road #300 6200 Shingle Creek Pkwy. 1835 Holly Lane Minnetonka, MN 55435 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Plymouth, MN 55447 Wayne Jopp Construction Lundgre str. Inc. Dan Bar Homes 13040 38th Avenue North 935 Ea ayzata d. Box 41217 Plymouth, MN 55441 at MN 55391 Plymouth, MN 55441 Hansen Construction Commercial Industrial Realty Don Jarnes 6646 Cardinal Circle 5311 36th Ave. North 17020 Medina Road Osseo, MN 55369 Minneapolis, MN 55422 Plymouth, MN 55447 H.T. Jackson Gordon Johnson Klink construction 2030 Crosby Road 16600 63rd Avenue North 12525 50th Avenue N. Wayzata, MN 55391 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Plymouth, MN Keprios Konstruction Herb Knutson Construction Kevin Kuechle Construction 3025 Harbor Lane 11501 134 112 Avenue N. 15500 9th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Dayton, MN 55327 Plymouth, MN 55447 Country View Builders Nick Loscheider 13208 Saratoga Land 1425 Louisiana Avenue Champlin MN 55316 Minneapolis, MN 55427 Comfort Builders 10001 Ives Lane Maple Grove, MN >46 c. e ne55369 MN 55441 Creekwood Homes 1301 Highway 169 Champlin, MN 55316 Qualley Construction 6705 Highway 101 Corcoran, MN 55443 Dave Rod Construction 17335 13th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Mark Danielson 2312 Emerson Ave. North Minneapolis, MN 55411 Orrin Thompson Homes 1712 Hopkins Crossroad Minnetonka, MN 55343 Ken Wuertz Construction 4280 Ithaca Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Jeffrey Froehle 2530 Jackson St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 Robb Gas Const., Inc. 6884 E. Fish Lake Rd. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Palm Construction 5849 73rd Avenue N. #2 Minneapolis, MN 55429-1151 Redmond Builders 11735 48th Place Plymouth, MN 55442 Jon Rohs Construction 11650 27th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Ed Sontowski 6251 Meadowlark Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 New Image Builders 3640 Vinewood Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dean Zaudtke Builders 7711 Humboldt Avenue N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 Eiden Construction, Inc. 14225 Highway 55 Plymouth, MN 55441 R. Giles Builders, Inc. 10841 Lancaster Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 Tipton Corporation 4120 Quantico Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Ron Crapser 13063 183rd Ave. NW Elk River, MN 55330 games Patsch Construction 6053 3rrd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419 Reliance Builders 7101 12th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55423 Omega Development 7835 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Stobbe Development 315 Pineview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Steve Wirtjes Construction 12540 50th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 Dennis Ekrem 326 Park Street Wayzata, Mn 55391 G.N. Fisher Construction 11410 133rd Avenue North Dayton, MN 55327 Golden Builders 3131 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 V+1 Van Eeckhout Building Volp Lb t tion Rochel Brothers, Inc. 1935 W. Wayzata Blvd. 14000 t n 4665 Orchid Lane Long Lake, MN 55356 PI uth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55446 Lutterman Homes Box 500 A Osseo, MN 55369 Joe Miller 18133 Cedar Ave. S Farmington, MN 55024 Sisa Homes 3409 Kilmer Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Regency Homes 3825 85th Avenue N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Robert Fitch Construction 11725 54th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55442 C.W. Morris Construction 3030 Harbor Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Cyr Construction 2603 Meadowoak Lane Monticello, MN 55362 Peterson & Associates 15720 48th Ave. North Plymouth, MN 55446 Sherburne Homes, Inc. 3240 Winnetka Ave. New Hope, MN 55427 Marby Homes 227 Central Ave. Osseo, MN 55369 R.G. West Development 17900 Ermine Blvd. Anoka, MN 55303442 TSB Companies 1633 Hwy. 10 Minneapolis, MN 55432 MJM Homes 10800 Old County Rd. 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 Tom Wuertz Construction 4230 Juneau Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Jeffrey D. Matilla 3850 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55446 Pine Tree Builders, Inc. 1234 Benton St. Anoka, MN 55303 Quality Homes, Inc. 6007 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55422 Foxborough Homes, Inc. 30 Quantico Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Barthal Builders 21370 Sohn Miller Dr. Rogers, MN 55374 Pierce Construction 440 North Arm Dr. Mound, MN 55364 Valley View Homes 4150 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Richard Burton & Associates 8621 Red Oak Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 -klatke Construction 15025 Stevens Avenue Burnsville, MN 55337 Vision Builders, Inc. P.O. Box 41480 Plymouth, MN 55441 Max*Star Homes 1220 River Terrace Dr. Bloomington, MN 55431 Borschee HOmes, Inc. 181 Woodridge Dr. Vadnis Heights, MN 55110 Mr. Howard Hunt Mr. Marlin D. Grant Mr. Dale Kennedy HANS HAGEN HOMES MARVIN H. ANDERSON HOMES CARLSON PROPERTIESINC. 2345 Rice Street North 8901 Lyndale Avenue So. 12805 Highway 55 , St. Paul, MN 55165 Bloomington, MN 55420 Plymouth, MN 55441 Mr. Jim Hawks CENTURION COMPANY 1123 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Mr. Peter Pflaum LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION 935 E. Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391 Mr. James W. Johnston CHARLTON CONST. CO. 2107 So. Plymouth Rd. Minnetonka, MN 55343 Mr. Carlos J. Hodge PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE Box 709 - 3701 Wayzata Minneapolis, MN 55440 Mr. Craig Freeman FREEMAN'S INC. 135 Nathan Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Mr. Larry Benson NSP NORTH DIVISION 4501 68th Avenue No. Brooklyn Center, MN Mr. Dan Fazendin ROGER FAZENDIN REALTORS 1421 E. Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391 Del Wischmann & Jim Kyra QUALITY HOMES, INC. 10700 Highway 55 Plymouth, MN 55441 Mr. Carl Soelberg SOO LINE RAILROAD Real Estate Dept. Box 530 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Mr. Fran Hagen WESTWOOD PLANNING & ENG. Blvd. 7415 Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55426 Mr. Larry Laukka LAUKKA & ASSOCIATES 7101 York Avenue Edina, MN 55435 Mr. Greg Frank McCOMBS-KNUTSON 12800 Ind. Park Blvd. 55427 Plymouth, MN 55441 Mr. Boyer Palmer TAPING INCORPORATED 14495 - 23rd Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441-3438 Mr. Gene Holderness Edina Executive Plaza Suite 203 5200 Willson Road Edina, MN 55424 Mr. Matt Nicoll VANTAGE COMPANIES, INC. 11095 Viking Drive #260 Eden Prairie, MN 55344-7218 Mr. Saul Segal ENTERPRISE PROPERTIES 6700 Excelsior Blvd Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55426 Mr. Dennis Gonyea GONYEA INVESTMENT CO. 50 Groveland Terrace Minneapolis, MN 55403 Mr. John Griffith TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY 8400 Normandale Lake Blvd. 4375 Bloomington, MN 55434 Mr. Al Shackman RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 7401 Metro Blvd. Suite 500 Edina, MN 55435 Mr. Doug MacFarlane VOLP CONSTRUCTION 14000 - 21st Ave. No: Plymouth, MN 55441 Mr. Arnold Palmer 5550 Juneau Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55446 Mr. Harry Dean NW INDUSTRIAL REALTY 3025 Harbor Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Mr. Rick Murray B.T. LAND COMPANY 3295 Carmen Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Mr. David Peterson HEWITT PETERSON & ASSOC. 4900 No. County Road 18 Minneapolis, MN 55428 Mr. George Jackson GEORGE JACKSON & ASSOC. 14150 23rd Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Date: 4/13/87 Mr. Terry Pratt Mr. Don Myron Mr. Bob Worthington FIRST BANK PLYMOUTH 602 Twelve Oaks OPUS CORP./P.O. Box 150 3305 Plymouth Blvd. 15500 Wayzata Blvd. 800 Opus Ctr/9900 Bren Rd E Plymouth, MN 55447 Wayzata, MN 55391 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Mr. Lee Ashfeld Mr. John Uban FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAYZATA HOWARD DAHLGREN ASSOCIATES, INC. 1053 E. Wayzata Blvd. 300 First Ave. No. - #210 Wayzata, MN 55391 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1610 Richard Conlin, President METRO STATE BANK PLYMOUTH 13605 - 27th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 David Weir WOODBRIDGE PROPERTIES 320 Woodbridge Plaza 10201 Wayzata Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55343 Steve Zinnel, Vice Pres. NORWEST BANK METROWEST 3000 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth,MN 55441 Bob Burger BURGER DEVELOPMENT GROUP 12800 Industrial Park Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 John Mullen BARTON ASHMAN ASSOC. INC. 10 Cedar Square West 1610 South 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55404 Daryl Clark WAYZATA BANK & TRUST 900 E. Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391 Robert Middlemist 4140 Ximines Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Steven Ryan, Asst. Vice Pres COMPANY CONSTRUCTION MORTGAGE INVEST 300 Morris Avenue Excelsior, MN 55331 Peter Jarvis BRW Thresher Square 700 - 3rd St. South Minneapolis, MN 55415 Neil McMillin WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC 4352 Willow Drive Hamel, MN 55340 Gary Laurent LAURENT BUILDERS, INC. 118 South Fuller St. Shakopee, MN 55376 Tom Boyce CENTEX HOMES CORP. 7159 Shady Oak Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Date: 4/13/87 4 July 29, 1987 t CITY OF PLYMOUTR Loren Janson Department of Environment & Energy 822 South 3rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Dear Loren: This letter is to .confirm our telephone conversation regarding the household hazardout waste collection project. As I stated on the phone, the Plymouth City Council adopted a resolution which is enclosed. It authorizes Plymouth's participation in the project. The Plymouth collection will be held in the upper level parking lot of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The collection will be held Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recycling Coordinator Dick Pouliot and I will be heading the project for the City. My concern now is to recruit the 30-40 volunteers needed to staff the site. As I understand it, volunteers will work 5 hour shifts, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I will be contacting local groups to enlist their help in this project. You, on the other hand, will contact regional groups such as the Sierra Club. Finally, the volunteer training session will be scheduled the week of September 14 or for September 24. I will be in touch with you within the next two weeks to discuss how the number of volunteers is shaping up. I look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Helen LaFave Communications Coordinator HL:kec cc: Frank Boyles City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 22, 1987 The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald and Commissioners Wire, Stulberg, Zylla, Plufka, Marofsky and Pauba MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Blair Tremere Community Development Coordinator Ray Anderson City Engineer Sherm Goldberg Planning Secretary Grace Wineman *MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Chairman NOTION TO APPROVE Steigerwald to approve the Minutes of July 7, 1987 with the following corrections: Commissioner Wire noted the correction to page 153 in the first paragraph to read: " provide for R -1B in the LA -2 rather than in the LA -1 areas." Commissioner Marofsky noted the correction to page 154 in the third paragraph under the MOTION TO APPROVE to read: "will allow a mixing of two family homes and/or single family homes on smaller minimum lots with standard size lots at a density range . . . . " These corrections will be made in the record. Vote. 6 Ayes. Commission Zylla abstained. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by Kathleen KATHLLEN P. STRNAD Strnad for a Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit to HOME OCCUPATION operate a word processing service in her home. Reading of CONDITIONAL USE the July 15, 1987 staff report was waived. PERMIT (87072) Ms. Strnad had no questions or comments. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was no one present to speak on the item, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner Wire NOTION TO APPROVE to recommend approval subject to the conditions listed in the July 15, 1987 staff report. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED -160- Page 161 Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 1987 Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by AmeriData Systems, Inc. and requested an overview of the July 15, 1987 staff report by Coordinator Anderson. Commissioner Marofsky inquired if the City would recommend a limitation to the amount of square footage within the building to be used for this service? Coordinator Anderson stated the petitioner has stated that 1,800 sq. ft. will be used, however, the City has not placed a limitation on the space to be used for this purpose. Chairman Steigerwald introduced John Strittmatter, Ryan Construction Company, representing the petitioner. Mr. Strittmatter introduced Sherry Anderson; and, Linda Stuart, who will be operating the daycare service. Mr. Strittmatter explained that the State License requires the square footage proposed, and the building will meet all codes required for licensing the daycare. Commissioners Wire and Plufka inquired about the number of children. Ms. Stuart stated the license will be for 34 children. Commissioner Zylla inquired about the requirements for the Permit overlapping the State requirements; and was concerned that the City not be considered a licensor. Coordinator Anderson explained that daycare is a conditional use in a building which is operating as the permitted use in this Zoning District. The Conditional Use Permit is granted only upon notification that the daycare operation is properly licensed by Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota. Director Tremere further explained that the State of Minnesota calls upon Plymouth's Fire Marshal and Building Division to inspect the premises and confirm that the building meets applicable Fire Code and Building Code requirements; the City is not otherwise involved with the licensing requirements of the County. Commissioner Plufka inquired if the license would be taken in the name of AmeriData? Ms. Stuart stated the day care license would be for "Plymouth Learning Center" who is contracting with AmeriData to operate the service. Commissioner Plufka commended AmeriData for providing child care in the workplace. Chairman Steigerwald confirmed that the Conditional Use Permit would be issued to AmeriData Systems, Inc. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was closed. -:\- -- \ C -z- AMERIDATA SYSTEMS, INC. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DAYCARE SERVICE (87055) Page 162 Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 1987 MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg to recommend approval for the Conditional Use Permit for AmeriData Systems, Inc., subject to the conditions listed in the duly 15, 1987 staff report. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO AMEND Wire to Amend the Main Motion, adding Condition No. 9 that the daycare service will occupy no more than 2,000 sq. ft. of the principal building. Director Tremere explained that any increase in the number of children would necessitate increasing the amount of square footage used and, would require review of the license by the County; and, an Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit by the City. Commissioner Marofsky stated that the application shows that "approximately 1,800 sq. ft." would be used for the daycare; and, believes the condition of approval should be specific to limit the floor space to be used for this purpose. He stated the Commission should review the Permit again if there would be any future expansion. Further discussion ensued regarding the parameters for the Permit. Director Tremere explained that if the Commission sets a limit, it should be referred to generically, not as hard numbers. Ms. Stuart explained that the 1,800 sq. ft. is appropriate for the number of children approved for this license, and even adding one child would require review of her license and approval for any expansion. Commissioner Marofsky believes that giving leeway of 2,000 sq. ft. would be appropriate. Roll Call Vote on the Motion as Amended. Commissioners VOTE ON AMENDMENT Stulberg, Plufka, and Chairman Steigerwald, Nay. 4 Ayes. MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as once Amended. 7 Ayes. VOTE ON MAIN NOTION MOTION carried. MOTION CARRIED Paqe 163 Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 1987 Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Wagner Spray Tech and an overview of the July 15, 1987 staff report was provided by Coordinator Anderson. Commissioner Marofsky confirmed with Coordinator Anderson that they are proposing a shared drive between Lots 2 and 3, as well as Lot 1. Engineer Goldberq stated that Condition No. 9 relative to shared drive easements could be expanded to reflect this proposal. Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Kenneth Ester, Wagner Spray Tech. Mr. Ester had no questions or comments. Chair- man Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing. Lawrence McGowan, 14300 County Road 6, stated he is most likely the source of information circulating in the neigh- borhood regarding retail businesses going on this property. He stated he heard from a reliable source that a "PDQ Store" was going in on this corner, along with a service station. He is concerned about the qlare of lights from these businesses into his home; and, about the access on 17th Avenue. He wants to know what types of businesses will be going on this property. Mr. Ester stated the plans are for a showroom/ warehouse/ office facility, it will be light industrial similar to other areas of Fernbrook Lane; however, the site is too small for a large scale factory. Mr. McGowan stated he advised other people in the neighbor- hood about what he had heard regarding development of this property. He lives on the corner and semitrailer trucks moving through here cannot make the turn. There is a light pole on the corner which has been hit; drivers who are familiar with the corner do alright; but outsiders don't maneuver well and have shot the median and have taken the sign down on several occasions. Engineer Goldberg stated the City is aware of the problem and is working on resolving it. LeRoy Reinke, 1411 County Road 6, stated he is concerned about possible redevelopment on the other side of County Road 6. He noted that the City has bought one home and inquired if the other house, which is empty now, is City owned? Director Tremere confirmed this and further explain- ed that, on the south side of County Road 6, the zoning is R -1A (single family residential); the other side is zoned for industrial use. Mr. Reinke asked if this is an expansion of the Industrial Zone? Chairman Steigerwald explained that the area is WAGNER SPRAY TECH REZONING, PRELIMINARY (87030) Page 164 Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 1987 guided for industrial use and the platting includes the re- zoning of the property to I-1 (planned industrial), which is appropriate. Mr. Reinke inquired about the City's plans. Director Tremere explained and showed the plans for the construction of the interchange; and, the drainage area for Parkers Lake. Mr. Reinke inquired about Conditional Use Permits that can be issued for industrial property; and, for what type of business could it be used? Chairman Steigerwald and Director Tremere explained that a Conditional Use Permit could be considered for retail and service businesses which would be essential to the Industrial District, and only for the use of those persons in that District. A Conditional Use Permit must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. However, this is not being considered tonight. Mr. Reinke inquired about the businesses that might go here. Mr. Ester stated their use is strictly industrial, they may sell lots for development, but these would be industrially zoned. Mr. Reinke stated he is concerned about any stores that would have late hours. Chairman Steigerwald noted that property owners within 500 ft. are notified regarding the public hearing for review of a Conditional Use Permit. Dennis Evenson, 1711 Fernbrook Lane, inquired about the access and drives to the property. Mr. Ester explained the parking would be on the north side of the building and will have a common access. Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg to recommend approval for the Rezoning and Prelim- inary Plat for Wagner Spray Tech, subject to the conditions listed in the July 15, 1987 staff report, with the expansion of Condition No. 9 to read: Easement documents for shared drives between the existing Wagner building on Lot 1 and the property to the north; also, between Lots 2 and 3, shall be submitted for review by the City Attorney. Mr. Evenson expressed concern about the existing access between 18th and 17th Avenues North and the possible interconnection between two of the sites. Mr. Ester explained the plans to install green space and curbing between the sites. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Page 165 Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 1987 Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Peace PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church and an overview of the July 10, 1987 staff SITE PLAN, REZONING, report was provided by Coordinator Ray Anderson. He also CONDITIONAL USE advised the Commission that the minimum requirement for PERMIT AND VARIANCE overstory trees has been satisfied and this condition should (87061) be deleted from the recommended conditions of approval. Commissioner Marofsky inquired about the shared access with the School District for the property to the south. Direc- tor Tremere stated he was not sure about shared drive docu- ments, this may have been worked out with the 1979 church construction. Mark Hooper, Vice President of the Congrega- tion for Peace Lutheran Church was not aware of any docu- ments. Commissioner Marofsky stated it appears that the southerly exit of the parking lot is on school property and stated an agreement should be prepared. Director Tremere stated this could be required and verified. Such documents are filed with Hennepin County. Mr. Hooper stated this would not be an issue. Commissioner Zylla inquired about the Variance request. Director Tremere stated the variance is from the City Fire Code which may be granted by the Fire Chief and is subject to approval by the City Council. Chairman Steigerwald explained that staff informs the Planning Commission when these variances are requested by a petitioner. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Plufka to recommend approval for the Site Plan, Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for Peace Lutheran Church deleting Condition No. 9 that requires the minimum of 5 additional trees as discussed above, and adding a new Condition No. 9 that documents shall be submitted providing easements for the shared driveway access for the church and the School District and, upon approval by the City, shall be filed with Hennepin County. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Midwest Brick MIDWEST BRICK and reading of the July 15, 1987 staff report was waived. PRELIMINARY PLAT, SITE PLAN AND Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Dan O'Brien, Architect, CONDITIONAL USE representing the petitioner. Mr. O'Brien stated he would PERMIT (87064) answer any questions. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing. Mr. O'Brien explained the outside storage as proposed. Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing. Page 166 Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 1987 MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pauba NOTION TO APPROVE recommending approval for the Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for Midwest Brick, subject to the conditions as listed in the duly 15, 1987 staff report. The Commission commended the petitioner on the proposed improvements. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commissioner Zylla inquired about the process for bringing a building into compliance with current codes and ordinances? Director Tremere stated that new use and occupancy, and, in this case the subdivision of the land required the building and site to be brought into compliance with present standards. In response to Commissioner Marofsky, Director Tremere explained if the building would have been proposed for exactly the same use with no lot division, there would be less bases for requiring site upgradin. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Steigerwald discussed the upcoming meeting with the Special Committee regarding Community Residential facilities. The Commission was reminded this will be a dinner meeting beginning at 5:30 P.M., on Tuesday, August 4, 1987 in the City Center Council Conference Room. The Commission also discussed the upcoming meetings for August 12, and August 26, 1987. Director Tremere explained that the Public Hearings for the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and the second round of Ordinance Amendments will be heard at the meeting on August 26, 1987. Commissioners stated that they appreciated having a map showing the locations of those agenda items to be discussed at each meeting. These maps should be included with each agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. OFFENSE OR INCIDENT WILD ANIMAL GAME FARM VICTIM CITY OF PLYMOUTH SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT DATE & TIME OCCURRED ONGOING CASENC- __ 87002840 PPEC No 5 On 7/16/87 CSO Laurence, CSO Phillips, and Conservation Officer Dennis Johnson inspected the Sam Virginia property at 16810 County Road #47. At 1310 hours I had attempted to make contact with Mr. Sam Virginia, at the number we had as his home number. The inspection had been scheduled as a result of a follow-up to a complaint which was received on approximately June 19, 1987. Following the complaint on June 19, 1987, the property was inspected and several violations of the agreement between the City and the Virginia's were noted. Following the June 19th inspection, the City mailed Mr. and Mrs. Virginia a letter instructing them to bring their operation into compliance with the agreement. A copy of the letter is included with the case. Since the time the City mailed the letter, it received a letter from Mr. Bill Ruff, advising that he had removed his part of the fox farm operation and did not wish to be considered responsible for his portion of the agreement with the City. The City Attorney responded with a letter informing him that he would still be considered responsible for his portion of the agreement. Both of these letters are attached to the case also. Upon arrival at the Virginia property, we walked down to the pen area to begin the inspection. It was first noted that the entire fox area has been fenced off with a six foot wire mesh fence that seems to be sturdily installed. The door to the farm building is the only apparent access to the fox operation. This door was securely closed and latched. A very strong skunk like odor was still present. This is normal around a gathering of so many fox. There did not seem to be an over abundance of fox droppings beneath the cages. The fox species were determined by Conservation Officer Johnson and the numbers and approximate ages of the fox were inventoried by Plymouth Community Service Officers. CSO Phillips has made a scale drawing of the operation, which is attached to this report. The total number of fox present on the property was 45. It is possible that this number could be off by three or four fox, as there was some den areas that were not visible. The fox that had been confined to the extremely small cages, visible on the last inspection, have been moved to other locations. All of the fox appeared to have access to clean water and food. The cocker spaniel was confined to the garage. The husky was not observed at any time and at no time did we observe any stray fox. The area was secured and officers cleared the scene. Upon returning to the office, I found a note on our desk, from I believe Assistant City Manager Boyles, with a request to contact Virginia before the inspection at two phone numbers given as 533-7000 and 757-5622. These phone numbers had been unavailable before the inspection so we used the number 559-8372 as we attempted to contact Virginia. This is what we had as his home number. There is no further information. LAURENCE (tmb) PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. OFFENSE OR INCIDENT / &2� Ka<<ee VICTIM y a- ^)y,4dk A —_C__1� SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT - CASE NO. ATE & TIME OCCURRED On-Go�� P7 F3-1 [ —I A sq Farm 2 5A � sA 1 ,A I SA SK 15 1 SA 1 RA =25A ` ZA 111, REC NO os VI I ck 1--,A 'rarrK Layout y7 /68io C Qd N i S - 5' -(Iver Fox - Ra Fox � e A - AA/t Jac ve K"' le - I I AP�o�oxr�t� T t I As o1 7-16-87 5_ June 24, 1987 Mc. and Mrs. Samuel Virginia Mr. William Ruff 16810 County Road 47 Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Sirs and Madam: CL C On June 19, 1987, as a result of a complaint received by an area resident, Community Service Officer, Jane Laurence -Cooper conducted an inspection of your fox farm operation at the above address as provided for in the agreement between yourselves and the City of Plymouth, executed and dated May 1, 1987. As a result of that inspection, Community Service Officer Laurence noted (see attached report) that you are not in compliance with the agreement by virtue of the fact that the kennels are not being properly maintained. Community Service Officer Laurence noted the following: 1. Since the last inspection of the property the operation has spread and approx- imately doubled in size. Sixteen cages have been added inside the barn and an additional twenty cages have been added to hold offspring. 2. One of the cages was broken open, tipped over and contained no foxes. 3. During the course of the inspection, one fox was outside of the cages and runinq free. This fox was strawberry -blonde in color, with a light undercoat, white feet, dark legs and white tail. 4. The entire premises was permeated with a very strong odor of skunk and manure. Manure several inches deep was found In numerous locations throughout the property. Points 1 through 4 are contrary to paragraph no. 3 of the agreement between the City and yourself dated May 1, 1987. Accordingly, each of these conditions must be permanently remedied no later than Julv 5, 1987. At that time, a City represen- tative will reinspect the property to determine if compliance is complete. You are welcome to accompany City representatives on this inspection. If you desire to do so, please contact the City's Community Service Officers at 559-2800 ext. 363. If you have any questions with respect to the.contents of this letter, contact me at the same phone number, ext 203. Yours ver ru Z Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager cc: City Attorney Mayor and City'Council Community Service Officers 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2R^,C CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 �. MEMO DATE: July 22, 1987 TO: Director Carlquist FROM: D. Paulson SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement (87-13) Pineview Lane area of 55th (40 MPH Zone) Two stationary radar assignments have been completed in response to the speeding complaint(s) in this area. MPH 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 07/20/87 0700-0830 Cars/Misc. 00 00 02 23 71 16 01 00 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07/21/87 1530-1700 61/65 Cars/Misc. 00 00 00 04 10 08 01 02 *01 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Summary: 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 Cars/Misc. 00 00 02 27 81 24 02 02 139 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 000 139 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 .00% .00% .01% .19% .58% .17% .01% .01% *.01% *64 MPH Time Expenditure (Hours): 03 Tags Issued: 04 Warnings: 00 dam^ �= CITY C� July 6, 1987 PLYMOUTR W /10000 Mr. Daniel Regan Osseo Brooklyn School Bus Company 200 2nd Avenue Northwest Osseo, Minnesota 55369 Subject: Pineview Lane Dear Mr. Regan: In response to your telephone call of Jun 987, I have advised the Police Department to put some extra patrol on eview Lane in the area you questioned. We do not put up signs with " w" on them, as we have found them to be ineffective. Increasedr r surveillance by the Police Department is more effective. Thank you for bringing this to our §#rention. Yours very truly, Ax Sherman L. Goldberg, City Engineer SLG:kh cc: Fre Moore, Direct is Works o ice Chief Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor '),4f)h 01 VR*nIITu On II=X!1�Orl 01 VIkAntITW Rdi KI P,ICC/lTA c_ — rr, —,--r- -- r . -+r CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 / MEMO DATE: July 28, 1987 TO: Director Carlquist FROM: D. Paulson SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement (87-14) 40th Avenue North and Glacier Lane Two stationary patrol assignments have been completed in response to the stop sign complaint at this location. The assigments were made on two different weekdays and an unmarked car was used for this detail. The results are as follows: Acceptable Stop Poor Stop Illegal Stop W/Warning W/Tag 07/23/87 -1600-1800 Cars/Misc. 24 Trucks/Buses 07/ 24/87 -0700-0900 Cars/Misc. 29 02 Trucks/Buses Acceptable Stop Poor Stop Illegal Stop Totals W/Warning W/Tag Summary: Cars/Misc. 53 00 02 55 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 Time Expenditure (Hours): 04 Tags issued: 02 Verbal Warnings: 00 Wet 6annvpin human isrvicci Welt hgnnepin human fervicci planning board 4100 vsrnon avenue south, it. louii pails, minne rota 55416 440-5533 Mayor Virgil Schneider c/o Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Schneider: July 23 987 West Hennepin Human Services is nearing completion of our process to determine priority human service needs and issues in the west suburban area. We want to keep you informed of our findings and ex- tend another opportunity for you to give input before we make our final report to Hennepin County Commissioners and other policy makers. The steps taken toward formulating priorities for 1988 human ser- vice initiatives were: - review of local research; - interviews of 40 area youth; - a random survey of 200 west suburban residents; - a survey of 100 human service consumers; - creative task focus group interviews on emergency services, families and children, jobs, income and self sufficiency and access to human services (three Hennepin County Commissioners were included as participants); - a provider input forum; and - a survey of nine area mayors. These steps have made it clear that to be wholistic in our efforts and to respond to clearly indicated citizen inputs, we need to recommend systemic priorities and changes as well as the more traditional service specific priorities. The attached lists represent a synthesis of the data we have collected in the form of priorities and issues that concern west suburban people. In your city, and throughout the area, there is a strongly felt need for decentralized, one-stop human services. You will note that as a first step, WHHS recommends that the County building at Ridgedale be developed as a full service center and that mini-centers/mobile staff be designed to serve far west communities. We are pleased that within the city of Minneapolis this same conceptual need is also recognized. Between now and July 31, please contact Lois Gunderson of the WHHS staff with any input you would like to make. Any written comments you would care to make will be gratefully accepted until that date. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that you concur with our positions. Sincerely, , f� � , Guy Detlefsen, Chairman CSSA Citizen Participation Committee LG/ar Attachments 72L— \ \'o PROPOSED PRIORITIES FOR 1988 COUNTY FUNDING (Recommended to the WHHS Board by the CSSA Citizen Participation Committee) 1. Employment _ 2. Transportation -- 3. Emergency food, housing 4. Shelters for battered women/intervention programs 5. Child care 6. Mental health counseling 7. Outreach and referral Ehlers and Associates, Inc. LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE NEWSLETTER OFFICES IN MINNEAPOLIS AND WAUKESHA • 507 Marquette Avenue • Minneapolis, MN 554021255 • 612-3398291 VOLUME 32. NUMBER 8 FILE: Financial Specialists: Ehlers and Associates, Inc. Please distribute to governing body members August, 1987 The bond markets, battered in April and May, recovered some in June with the BBI (yields on 20 -year tax exempts) dropping from 8.31% on May 21 to 7.67% on July 9. Volcker's resignation as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board caused a heavy one -day sell off, but most of the loss was regained quickly. One of the first tasks of the new Chairman will be to reassure domestic and foreign investors of our determination to fight inflation. Some advisors and investment bankers argue that they can better time bond sales. Involved in the market daily, we know when dealers' shelves and the offering calendar are empty, or when investor interest is strong. But with so many forces at work, no one can predict that the market today is better or worse than it will be. One large bond dealer recently lost a quarter of a billion dollars and most others lost hundreds of millions because of having large investories in a falling bond market! Can they can really "time bond sales better"? When an investment banker says, "Sell your bonds (to me] now, interest rates are going up," are they telling their investor customers, "Buy now, interest rates are going down"? Bond pools and banks lost their way when the IRS said they could not keep arbitrage to pay underwriter and "sponsor" fees. The ruling points out the hidden cost of borrowing from such pools and banks -- their appropriation of earnings that would otherwise be kept by the real borrowers. Pool rates often aren't that great compared to those of local competitive sales. Tax simplification isn't. Minnesota, with a very complex property tax system, reduced the number of property classifications from seventy to nine and also modified its complex property tax credit/circuit breaker refund system. Unless modified in 1988/89, the ratio of assessed to market values will increase and the tax rates will drop dramatically. It appears that the circuit breaker refund system will definately be affected. We will soon have our computer program that calculates the net cost of a project to particular homeowners in various income brackets revised. Not a simple task! We will keep you up to date on the changes. If your municipality sells bonds, any bonds, it is necessary to file IRS Form 8038 for public activity issues over $100,000 and 803BG for issues $100,000 and less which require the net interest cost according to an IRS formula. Failure to file the forms will make interest paid to investors taxable. The change applies to all issues, even those negotiated locally. We have copies of the forms. Some states have issued bonds to self -insure worker's compensation and liability claims at reported premium savings of up to 15%. Legislation permits Montana cities to pledge their full faith, credit and taxing powers to such bonds. With the new tax law it may not be possible to retain arbitrage earnings (except for issues under $5 million) but self insurance may still be beneficial. Although complex to set up, these bonds can be rated, insured and sold competitively. It was good to see all of you at the conventions! Sincerely, EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. i Robert L. Ehlers 0692a o r C L Y Y Y o o uuci o o c q 10 r � F Y d &-------------------- o 00 0 o y� e S qg .. of . 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Willis, City Manager SUBJECT YOUR MEMOS OF JULY 17, 24, 27, 28 and 29 Bob, I will respond to points raised in your five memos (copies attached) in the order in which you have raised them. July 17 Memo: 1. I have asked Eric Blank to have the wooden benches, located in the Schmidt Lake Park, checked and boards replaced as required. 2. Dogs that are defecating in the City parks, as well as other public places, are a problem, whether the dog is on a leash or not. This matter received considerable Council discussion on July 27. I anticipate the directives given by the Council will both assist in educating dog owners as to their responsibilities, as well as set the stage for more aggressive enforcement in September. 3. On Monday evening, July 27th, the Council held a public hearing on various nuisance, public health and safety problems at the Jeff Howard residence, 5140 Zachary Lane. The owner's representative is making progress in cleaning the property. We will have a status report for your review at the August 3 Council meeting. 4. Attached is a letter we received July 27 from Mr. R. E. Bennett, 105 Kingsview Lane. I am also attaching a copy of my response. 5. In following up on your original call regarding Mr. Lederman's concern for a stop sign, I had Fred Moore look into the matter. Mr. Lederman wanted to have 47th Avenue stop for Cottonwood Lane where there is already a stop sign. 47th Avenue is a thru-street and Fred could not recommend that a stop sign was warranted. I concurred with Fred's recommendation. I contacted Mr. Lederman with that information. We also had the Police Department do a radar surveillance on 47th Avenue, and results of that effort are attached. Speed was the primary concern of Mr. Lederman. 6. With respect to the concern that Mr. Rick Pederson, Sherm tells me that the builder did have equipment out there recently to clean out the dirt which had washed in adjacent to a culvert. It Bob Zitur, Councilmember July 30, 1987 Page 2 is Sherm's belief that this work corrected the problem he understood to exist. If that is not the case, I would appreciate your having Mr. Pederson, or his neighbor, contact either Sherm or myself in order that we might further attempt to have the matter satisfactorily.resolved. July 24 Memo: Both Blair and Joe Ryan have looked into this matter and have provided me with the following information. Mr. Mann apparently constructs decks here in the City. He apparently submitted a plan and survey on May 29. On or about June 12, when the permit was ready to be issued, an inspector discovered that the survey which had been submitted was not, in fact, an accurate survey of the home in question. Mr. Mann was contacted and subsequently, he provided the correct survey. The building permit was issued for the deck on July 20. On July 21st, our inspector went to the site for a requested footing inspection. No one was at the site, nor was the inspection record card posted as required. He left a note indicating that the footings had to be 42" deep and subsequently, returned on July 23. On July 23, the inspection record and plan were posted and available to the inspector at the site. He noted that the plan called for deck posts to be 48 inches deep, more than the normal 42 inch footing (see deck plans - attached). He then instructed Mr. Mann to dig the footing holes six inches deeper. Following receipt of your memo, I forwarded it to Joe and Blair. On July 27th, Joe called Mr. Mann and discovered that a receptionist at the front counter suggested he call a Councilmember if he had concerns with respect to the issuance of building permits. No one in the Building Department made the suggestion. Joe asked Mr. Mann, in the future, to please contact him if he had any questions with regard to the timeliness of issuing a building permit. July 27th Memo: 1. Mr. David Davidson, 4695 Goldenrod Lane, has contacted Sherm Goldberg regarding some erosion which occurred during the recent storm adjacent to a City storm sewer. Sherm is still investigating the matter to determine whether or not it is the City's responsibility or that of a developer/homeowner, to correct the problem. 2. With respect to educating the public with regard to the dogs running loose and the status of group homes, I have to confess, I Bob Zitur, Councilmember July 30, 1987 Page 3 really don't have a ready answer. It is hard for me to believe that people who have lived in Plymouth any time at all, would be unaware of the City's ordinance with respect to the keeping of dogs. We periodically run articles in Plymouth on Parade dealing with this topic. In additon, at such time as dogs are licensed, they also receive information on the City's dog ordinances. I think some people Just don't care and therefore, ignore the code. Others may be brand new residents and have not had an opportunity to become acquainted with the code. In any event, I think the best we can do is to continue to try to educate the people through Plymouth on Parade and other medias. 3. The matter of group homes is more difficult. Few people have an interest in group homes unless, and until, they hear about one going in their neighborhood. As you are aware, the state legislature has pre-empted City Zoning Codes with respect to certain types of groups homes. In these cases, the City may not even be aware that such a facility is being contemplated, or even operating. We generally hear about them as a result of the state licensing procedure when they contact the Fire Inspector for a fire inspection. When we receive this information, it is shared with the Council and Planning Commission. Memo of duly 28: I have forwarded this memo to the Public Safety Director, requesting that a CSO be scheduled in that area some morning around 6:30 a.m. in hopes of observing the huge dog to which you referred. Hopefully, they will be able to observe the dog and its master and appropriately advise the master of the requirements that the dog be leashed. Memo of duly 29: I have passed your request that the PRAC minutes be amended to incorporate your views. cc: Mayor and City Council CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 17, 1987 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember SUBJECT 1. The wood boards in the bench in Schmidt Lake Park, located east of the playground equipment, have been removed. I will appreciate having the new volunteer police reserves in the parks and City! 2. It has been called to my attention, and I saw one this morning at a distance, that dogs are still unleashed and defacating in the parks. How can we better communicate to the citizens that this is a no no? 3. I have had complaints about the noxious weeds on the Howard property - Zachary and Schmidt Lake road; the whole area from the tracks on the east side of Zachary past the Howard property. Primarly it's the weeds on the Howard property which are being complained about. 4. I had a Mr. Benton on Kingsview Lane call. He had talked to a woman in City Center about his problem. It seems that he is assessed water and sewer costs (he still has his own well) when he leaves the City for six months in the winter. He defintely objects to organized hauling and ever having the City bill him for garbage collections, especially when he would be away in the winter. This gentleman has been a resident of Plymouth since 1945. 5. I noted Fred's memo regarding Mr. Lederman, 11420 47th Ave., asking that the City investigate having a stop sign installed at 47th and Cottonwood. Will you or Fred contact Mr. Lederman and maybe furnish a copy of Fred's memo regarding his complaint? 6. Rick Pederson called me yesterday about the creek and pond problem. I told you about this before on paper and also Sherm was looking into it. It seems, according to Mr. Pederson, that the neighbor said two trucks and some type of loader were in there for a short time digging around and left. This is not resolving the problem, according to Mr. Pederson. As you will recall, this involves Lundgren Brothers. I told Mr. Pederson to tell his neighbors that they should put their concerns on paper and address it to you, the Mayor, and Council. I can only be a listener and carry the message to you in this matter. I hope further action can be taken to resolve this problem. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 22, 1987 TO: Director Carlquist FROM: D. Paulson SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement (87-12) 47th Avenue North area of Cottonwood Lane. (30 MPH Zone) Two stationary radar assignments have been completed in response to the speeding complaint(s) in this area. MPH 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 07/17/87 1700-1900 Cars/Misc. 01 35 75 03 00 01 00 00 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07/18/87 1700-1900 Cars/Misc. 04 46 34 07 01 00 00 00 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Summary: 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 Cars/Misc. 05 $1 109 10 01 01 00 00 207 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 000 207 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 .02% .39% .53% .05% -.01% -.01% .00% .00% Time Expenditure (Hours): 04 Tags Issued: 02 warnings: 01 R. E. Bennett 105 Kingsview Lane Minneapolis, MN 55441 July 21, 1987 Mayor - Virgil Schneider Councilmember - David Crain Councilmember - Jerry Sisk Councilmember - Maria Vasillou Councilmember - Bob Zitur City Manager - James Willis I was unable to attend the public hearing on recycling. express my views. 24 However, I do wish to I have no desire for further government regulation in my life. I am sick of pro utility commissions telling me what it will cost me to heat my home, have lights and phone, not to mention sewer and water, and now even how much I am to pay for rubbish pickup. It seems to me the required recycling can be accomplished without the City taking away my right to do business with the contractor of my choice. The argument about reducing the number of rubbish trucks in an area is really a joke with a 30 ton semi -trailer gravel truck running thru my neighborhood every 15 minutes from Carlson's projects. Another point is if this service is billed by the City, how do you intend to not bill people that leave here for 5 or 6 months in the winter? Do I have to bring my rubbish cans to City Hall to prove I'm not using this service? This is about what has to be done now on water and sewer bills. I understand the only way to get a reduction in this billing is to have the Water Department turn the water off at the street. Apparently it never occurred to anyone at City Hall that some homes have Hydronic heating systems that may require water being added to the boiler during the heating season. It also might be that people have plants, etc., in the home that require periodic watering by whoever is attending the home during the owners absence. It can't cost anymore to send someone out to read the meter when people call in to advise they are leaving than it does to send that truck out (with 2 men riding around all day, one reading a magazine while the other drives) to turn off the water. If you get the impression that I dislike having the people at City Hall tell me I am not to be trusted and they have to guarantee that I can't cheat them even though they cheat me by billing me for unused water and sewer services you are correct and I don't want the same thing to happen with the rubbish pickup. It's really kind of a joke when you think about it. A few years ago the enviromental zealots got a ban on all outdoor burning so you filled all the Mayor, Councilmembers & City Manager July 21, 1987 Page 2 land fills With many thousands of bags of leaves and now it's back to burning everything, even garbage. Kind of proves that old saying "What goes around comes around". Cordially yours, -7 l� R. E. Bertiett Taxpayer July 28, 1987��'. 41v CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ Mr. R. E. Bennett 105 Kingsview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Bennett: Thank you for your letter of July 21 in which you expressed your views with respect to organized collection of solid waste refuse. The City does not want to be in the refuse service business! The State Legislature has, however, adopted laws which have the effect of requiring all local governments in the Metropolitan Area to become actively engaged in reducing the need for sanitary landfills. Commencing next year, all cities within Hennepin County are expected to have ordinances in place which authorize the establishment of solid waste recycling programs. By 1990, all cities of Hennepin County are required to reduce by 16%, the amount of solid waste going to landfills. The goal is obviously to recycle as much metal, glass, newspaper, and yard wastes as is possible. We do not have any one simple answer. The fact is, there are no "simple" answers to the problem of dealing with solid waste. The City Council, following the public hearing last Monday evening, indicated that they did not desire to adopt the two ordinances at the current time. Rather, the Council has asked the City staff to develop a means by which we may more actively promote the current voluntary recycling program. The Council will also likely be establishing a task force comprising of a broad cross-section of City residents who are interested in assisting the Council in finding the most appropriate way of dealing with the solid waste issue. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to that task force, I would appreciate your letting me know. Your letter also raises questions with regard to th City's utility billing practices. The City would be involved in billing for refuse service, only If it were determined to be the most appropriate way in which to handle such billing, and if the City were to develop an organized solid waste collection program. As noted above, the Council has indicated that it is not prepared to take that step. With respect to sanitary sewer and water bills, it is our practice to render those bills each month as long as the service is available to the home. While I recognize that some people may be away from town for several weeks, or even months during the winter, the fact remains that they are still connected to the utility system and have the benefits of 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mr. R. E. Bennett July 28, 1987 Page 2 its availability. I recognize the fact that the use of water during such absences would be minimal. Nonetheless, however, the City's utilities must be ready to available on demand to that property at any time. If someone wishes to avoid those costs, they should have their services terminated. To the best of my knowledge, other public utilities operate on a similar basis. Thank you for taking the time to share your observations with us. Yours truly, �a s G. Willis \ Cit Manger JGW:kec cc: Mayor and City Council CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 24, 1987 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Bob Zitur SUBJECT COMPLAINT Last evening around 6:00 p.m. I received a call from a Mr. Earl Mann of Maple Grove. He complained about having to wait for a permit which was applied for in May. According to Mr. Mann, the following scenario took place. He submitted his application together with a survey. It took the City three weeks to approve the permit. When he started to excavate, he experienced some problem with rain, which made it necessary for him to re -excavate. He originally had excavated the holes at 42 inches, and after he re -excavated, he was advised by staff they had to be 48 inches. When Mr. Mann was at city hall to discuss this issue with an inspector, the inspector told him to call a council member. He obtained a few names and phone numbers of council members, and therefore I received the call and listened to his complaint. I advised Mr. Mann to place his complaint in writing and addresss it to the City Manager, Mayor and Council. As an additional note, Mr. Mann stated that while he was at city hall, he had talked with an individual at the counter who stated that he also was not provided with the proper information! I also heard last week of another individual who had waited 10 days for a permit and when he came in for the permit, he couldn't get it. It seems to me that in cases such as this, the names of department heads should be given out. The City Manager should then be informed of the complaint/problem in order that a report may be provided to the Council. You will remember our recent conversation on communication with staff. With the foregoing incidents, I really wonder if this Just isn't "budget politicking" time by staff? Have a good weekend. P.S. Have you found my other two memos yet? 20�—o n �/2oc�p5 P -a, 1. �c>25rA�-S m E- &.4,0 1 Kcl- CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 27, 1987 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember SUBJECT Last night, at about 6:15 p.m., David Davidson of 4695 Goldenrod Lane called about losing a large piece of his property, which is adjacent to the storm sewer, during the terrible storm. Mr. Davidson's home was built by Al Stobbe. I told him to call Sherm Goldberg on Monday because Sherm is familiar with the storm sewers in Schmidt Lake. I also told him, if Sherm wasn't in or away, to talk to Fred Moore about the problem. Later I visited the site and it is a mess. At that time I didn't talk to anyone. Please track this and reply later. I had some complaints this weekend about dogs running loose in some parks and also questions on group homes in Plymouth. How can we better educate the citizens on both issues. E.g., the history of deinstitutionalizing and how it affects Plymouth - Plymouth on Parade? cc: Mayor and Councilmembers CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 28, 1987 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember SUBJECT CANOE FOLKS I MET WHILE SWIMMING IN SCHMIDT LAKE Their complaint was that a huge dog runs loose with its owner each morning at Schmidt Lake Park at about 6:30 a.m. Maybe the CSO and/or truck needs to be in the area of the park. I am concerned about the other parks too as you well know. I do have key people in the whole City that I check with. Example, before the meeting last night I was on the phone with a woman in the Shiloh area about the cats. Hope you survived the meeting last night and are thinking about enhancing our lobby at the City hall! cc: Mayor and Council CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 29, 1987 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM:1P Rranrit (`jpr� SUBJECT MINUTES OF LAST PRAC MEETING Please have the minutes corrected to read "some of the Councilmembers like trees". What I was stating was that I would never vote for site #2 because of the cutting of trees. I also stated that, as long as I am on the Council, I would never vote for site #2. I can only speak for myself, but I know of some other Councilmembers who like trees! I was not speaking for them on site #2. I attended an excellent seminar today at the Sofitel on telephone communication. When I have time, I will talk to you about it. I hope your neck is better. Hang in. =- t � b, CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: duly 29, 1987 TO: Councilmember Vasiliou FROM: dames G. Willis, City Manager SUBJECT PRODESIGN, INC. Following receipt of your memo, I called Gary Bluem, regarding the status of Industrial Development Revenue Bond financing. I informed him that Plymouth was no longer eligible to receive an entitlement for such bonding, and that all such requests had to go to the State. He indicated that he was giving consideration to expanding his business and was only in the initial stages of exploring possible financing options. He appreciated your contacting me with regard to the matter. With respect to the tree which was to have been replaced following the widening of Niagara Lane, I am informed by Dan Campbell that he has met with Mr. Bluem. Mr. Bluem wants a replacement tree which is now to be planted in the fall. The tree will come from a local nursery, and Mr. Blaum wants to purchase an additional tree to further beautify his property. JGW:kec cc: Mayor and City Council ankh CITY OF PLYMOUTR July 13, 1987 Memo to: a From: Councilmember Vasiliou Subj: Prodesign, Inc. 2500 Niagra Lane Jim, Gary Bluem, the president of Prodesign,has some questions regarding IDB use. His firm used IDB's initially and the question he raises is whether they can also be used for expansion which he estimates to be approx. $250,000 to $300,000. Would you please give Gary a call to discuss this? His phone number is 476-1200 Also, Gary has experienced great difficulty in having a tree replaced that was destroyed during the construction on Niagra Lane. He and his office manager, Rachel, have been working with Dan Campbell for "several months" and the last word he had was that the tree would be replaced no later than June 15th for sure. I understand that Dan is on vacation this week so I have left a message for him to give me a call when he returns. Would you follow-up on this, too? Thanks. If you have any questions please call me. cc: MAYOR/COUNCIL Gary Bluem 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 R. E. Bennett 105 Kingsview Lane Minneapolis, TQ55441 July 21, 1987 Mayor - Virgil Schneider Councilmember - David Crain Councilmember - Jerry Sisk Councilmember - Maria Vasillou Councilmember - Bob Zitur City Manager - James Willis I was unable to attend the public hearing on recycling. However, I do wish to express my views. I have no desire for further government regulation in my life. I am sick of pro utility commissions telling me what it will cost me to heat my home, have lights and phone, not to mention sewer and water, and now even how much I am to pay for rubbish pickup. It seems to me the required recycling can be accomplished without the City taking away my right to do business with the contractor of my choice. The argument about reducing the number of rubbish trucks in an area is really a joke with a 30 ton semi -trailer gravel truck running thru my neighborhood every 15 minutes from Carlson's projects. Another point is if this service is billed by the City, how do you intend to not bill people that leave here for 5 or 6 months in the winter? Do I have to bring my rubbish cans to City Hall to prove I'm not using this service? This is about what has to be done now on water and sewer bills. I understand the only way to get a reduction in this billing is to have the Water Department turn the water off at the street. Apparently it never occurred to anyone at City Hall that some homes have Hydronic heating systems that may require water being added to the boiler during the heating season. It also might be that people have plants, etc., in the home that require periodic watering by whoever is attending the home during the owners absence. It can't cost anymore to send someone out to read the meter when people call in to advise they are leaving than it does to send that truck out (with 2 men riding around all day, one reading a magazine while the other drives) to turn off the water. If you get the impression that I dislike having the people at City Hall tell me I am not to be trusted and they have to guarantee that I can't cheat them even though they cheat me by billing me for unused water and sewer services you are correct and I don't want the same thing to happen with the rubbish pickup. It's really kind of a joke when you think about it. A few years ago the enviromental zealots got a ban on all outdoor burning so you filled all the Mayor, Councilmembers & City ?Inger July 21, 1987 Page 2 land fills with many thousands of bags of leaves and now it's back to burning everything, even garbage. Kind of proves that old saying "What goes around comes around". Cordially yours, R. E. Berine t t Taxpayer July 28, 19871 CITY OF PUMOUTR Mr. R. E. Bennett 105 Kingsview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Bennett: Thank you for your letter of July 21 in which you expressed your views with respect to organized collection of solid waste refuse. The City does not want to be in the refuse service business! The State Legislature has, however, adopted laws which have the effect of requiring all local governments in the Metropolitan Area to become actively engaged in reducing the need for sanitary landfills. Commencing next year, all cities within Hennepin County are expected to have ordinances in place which authorize the establishment of solid waste recycling programs. By 1990, all cities of Hennepin County are required to reduce by 16%, the amount of solid waste going to landfills. The goal is obviously to recycle as much metal, glass, newspaper, and yard wastes as is possible. We do not have any one simple answer. The fact is, there are no "simple" answers to the problem of dealing with solid waste. The City Council, following the public hearing last Monday evening, indicated that they did not desire to adopt the two ordinances at the current time. Rather, the Council has asked the City staff to develop a means by which we may more actively promote the current voluntary recycling program. The Council will also likely be establishing a task force comprising of a broad cross-section of City residents who are interested in assisting the Council in finding the most appropriate way of dealing with the solid waste issue. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to that task force, I would appreciate your letting me know. Your letter also raises questions with regard to th City's utility billing practices. The City would be involved in billing for refuse service, only if it were determined to be the most appropriate way in which to handle such billing, and if the City were to develop an organized solid waste collection program. As noted above, the Council has indicated that it is not prepared to take that step. With respect to sanitary sewer and water bills, it is our practice to render those bills each month as long as the service is available to the home. While I recognize that some people may be away from town for several weeks, or even months during the winter, the fact remains that they are still connected to the utility system and have the benefits of 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 a C, Mr. R. E. Bennett July 28, 1987 Page 2 its availability. I recognize the fact that the use of water during such absences would be minimal. Nonetheless, however, the City's utilities must be ready to available on demand to that property at any time. If someone wishes to avoid those costs, they should have their services terminated. To the best of my knowledge, other public utilities operate on a similar basis. Thank you for taking the time to share your observations with us. Yours truly, ga s G. Willis Cit Manger JGW:kec cc: Mayor and City Council ,�& �. ca, �vp�� Ae, cb" - , �� I GCS /aLalill- 6uj-�t�- �5s9- 5060 July 20, 196 Joe Ryan Building Official City of Plymouth ;3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Minnesota SS447 Lear Joe: Thank you for being so patient with me when I called you last Friday. When I learned that I had misunderstood my responsibility (to get a state electrical inspection before the City of Plymouth framing inspection could be done), I immediately interpreted the situation to be "the old insensitive government bureaucratic run around". I anticipated having the project shut down and having to incur the expense of the crew showing up and not being able to work,. In frustration and anger. I was rude to you (and Diane). After the talking with you on the phone, 1 drove to your office, expecting to argue round two. The stereotype image that l have of the typical building official is that of a rude, unreasonable, cranky old stuffed shirt who gets his kicks out making life miserable for people like me. l was really in the mood for a fight. Your super attitude and style really surprised me, as did that of Scott and Diane. I found some people who genuinely were interested and concerned with my little dilemma and who were more than willing to politely help me figure out solutions. By assisting me in expediting a state inspection, seeing that a partial inspection happened that day, and helping design a way to correct a flaw in the framing; you kept my crew on schedule (when you really didn't have to). Thank you for your help. But more importantly, please accept my humble apology for being such a jerk during the initial phone call. I gave you the perfect opportunity to retaliate and be a jerk right back at me! However, you elected to conduct yourself in a pleasant, professional manner. I am more than a little embarrassed that i didn't follow your lead. The stereotype died a little that day. You represent the city well. Thanks again. Sinely yours, g C rnelius 1052-5 33rd Ave No. Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 July 24, 1987 Richard J. Carlquist Public Safety Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Carlquist: Thank you for responding to my letter regarding the questioning of the young foreign exchange student staying with us this summer. I appreciate your response. I would like to make a clarification. I understand your concerns re- garding our police department not being prejudiced. I would sincerely hope that this is the case and would be quite disappointed if it were not. However, everyone who has heard of the incident responded exactly as my family did. Whether it was the squad or the complainant (and I have no doubt that it WAS the complainant), I still highly doubt that the police department would have been called if this had been a white person. I am sorry if this is offensive to the department; I do not mean for it to be. Z still find it strange that the squad found it necessary to question the young man just because he was walking in a new neighborhood. Certainly "walking" cannot be misconstrued as a suspicious act and warrant a stop and question action. The impact of this incident has been not taken lightly by Ibrahima. He now takes his passport and papers with him when he leaves the house; he feels he has caused us trouble because he was stopped and questioned; and he has had trouble understanding what the cause for him being stopped was. Regardless of any statement, it is extremely difficult to explain to him. Please consider our side of this incident. We are a white, middle-class suburban family and we do not scream racism. I did request a copy of the report and have not received one. I understand that as a citizen I have the right to request this as it is a matter of public record. I am again requesting that a copy of this report be forwarded to me. Thank you for your response. Sincerely, Mary In Leiner 14840 9th Ave. No. Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 cc: Virgil Schneider, James Willis, City Council L NM M ScAA0OR BADGE • P 33 / � / T PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TAS TIME ARR. (TAN) TIME CLR. (TCL) / ' ' / V MESS, KEY CqNTpQ6,t%UV*p3OSbj g CONT. AGENCr NCI 1 ENT. f AG AT IM R PORT MACE ' E C 1/ / M,N 10 12, 1,7 010 A - Alarm 1 - In V�do M T OFF ❑ OR IN/T/AL COMPLAINT❑ DAY:LS M T W T F;Sj DATER / RTE R TIME RP TR / ATI N GRID NBR (LGN) V9CTIM (IF M. NAME OF FIRM & NAME OF PROP.) BUSINESS ADDRESS BUSINESS PHONE PLACE COMMITTED (PLC IF VICTIM IS A PERSON..JUVENILE D.OAL OCCUPATION IF SCHOOL L NM M ScAA0OR BADGE • P 33 / � / T TIME ASIA. / TAS TIME ARR. (TAN) TIME CLR. (TCL) / ' ' / V ! 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