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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Duly 23, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL/STAFF DINNER MEETING -- Monday, July 27, 6:00 p.m. A joint
Council/Public ors sta dinner meeting to review the Street
Evaluation Study prepared by Short. Elliott, and Hendrickson, will
be held in the City Council conference room. The study is included
as a separate attachment in today's agenda packet.
2. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. Special City
Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
3. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Thursday, July 30, 7:00 p.m.
The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the
City Council conference room.
4. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES BREAKFAST MEETING -- The
AMM as scheduled a"dutch treat' breakfast meeting for Wednesday,
August 5, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Holiday Inn. The
purpose of the meeting will be to discuss AMM work programs and
agenda for next year and to also provide member city officials with
an update on their programs and issue priorities. 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. 1987 POPULATION ESTIMATES -- The Metropolitan Council estimates
Plymouth's population as of April 1, 1987 at 43,834. The City's
household estimate is projected to be 16,275. The Metro Council's
population and household estimate sheets for Plymouth and Hennepin
County cities are attached. (I-1)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 23, 1987
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2. POLICE RESERVIST PROGRAM - Attached is a position responsibility
write-up we have established for the Police Reservist position. The
write-up will both act as a guideline for reservist recruits to
understand the responsibilities of this new program, and a means of
evaluating their performance once on the Job. (I-2)
3. CITIZENS LEAGUE TAX SURVEY -- The July issue of Minnesota Journal
summarizes the results of the Citizens League annual property tax
survey. The League actually conducts two tax surveys for their
annual report. The first survey estimates taxes on an average -
priced home within a community. The second survey estimates taxes
using a hypothetical $80,000 house in each city to allow for compar-
isons of taxes among communities. The League reports that property
taxes on average -priced homes increased in two-thirds of metro-
politan area communities from 1986 to 1987. (I-3)
4. MINUTES:
a. Planning Commission, July 7, 1987. (I -4a)
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, July 9, 1987. (1-4b)
5. HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY REPORT -- A report on services to date provided
to Plymouth residents by the People Responding In Social Ministry
(PRISM) is attached for the Council's review. (I-5)
6. METRO COUNCIL 1988 WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET -- The attached "Overview"
information notice from the Metropolitan Council provides a brief
description of the Council's proposed 1988 work program and budget.
(I-6)
7. CRIME NOTIFICATION TO RESIDENTS -- Darrel Anderson, Community
Relations Officer, prepared the attached Crime Column notice for
mailing to Neighborhood Watch Coordinators. The Coordinators are
asked to inform area homeowners of the recent increase in burglaries
and preventative measures they can take to discourage this type of
crime. (I-7)
8. NEWS ARTICLES -- I have attached two newspaper articles for the
Council's information:
a. "Dedication Requirements - Courts Decide Two Plymouth Suits"
(Middlemist & Laukka)
b. "Legislative Muscle Growing in Suburbs" (I-8)
9. SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -- The Energy
Assistance Program jointly delivered in suburban ennepin County by
three human service councils (West Hennepin Human Service Planning
Board, South Hennepin Human Services Council, and Northwest Hennepin
Human Service Council) have reorganized the Energy Program in an
CITY COUMCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 23, 1987
Page three
effort to better meet the needs of program consumers in a more cost-
effective manner. The changes made to the program are admin-
istrative and will not affect the operation of the program from the
perspective of the program volunteers, consumers or application
intake site sponsors. Details of the changes are explained in the
attached report. (I-9)
10. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Robert Rohlf, Hennepin County Library Director, in
response to City Manager's request for information on the
County's site criteria for a library in Plymouth. (I -10a)
b. Letter from Steve Apfelbacher, Ehlers & Associates, to City
Manager, concerning comments made by Moody's representatives
on the City's recent bond rating upgrade to AA. (I -10b)
c. Letter from H. M. Dunn, 324 Vinewood Lane, thanking the Mayor
and Council for the City's attention to the problem with horses
being kept at an adjacent neighbor's propertly. (I -10c)
d. Letter to Metropolitan Council, from Disk Pouliot, documenting
the tonnage of recyclables collected w1 thin the City for the
period 10/1/86 to 6/30/87 and requesting reimbursement under
program provisions. (I -10d)
e. Letter from Mary Ann Leiner, 14840 - 9th'Avenue No., concerning
the stopping and questioning of a fore#n exchange student by
Plymouth police. Ms. Leiner's letter was forwarded to Dick
Carlquist for follow-up, and a copy of his response is
attached. (I -10e)
f. Letter from Roger Deneen, Executive Director, Hammer Residences,
concerning his agency's June 27 race heir) on a course including
the Luce Line and Parker's Lake area. (1~10f)
g. Letter from a Plymouth resident to Dict Carlquist, commending
assistance given by Police Officer Craig Lindman. (I -10g)
h. Letter of appreciation to Councilmember Maria Vasiliou, from
City Manager, for her efforts towards the successful grand open-
ing celebration of the Parkers Lake Park Grand Opening. (I -10h)
i. Letter from Barbara Walter, 1190 Yuma Lane, objecting to a park-
ing ticket she received for parking at Parkers Lake Park after
10:00 p.m. Ms. Walter's points out that the park is not posted
advising individuals of the 10:00 p.m. closing. Attached is a
letter of apology from Dick Carlquist on the issuance of the
citation and advising that a refund will be issued. (I -10i)
j. Letter from Gary O'Brien, Trammell Crow Company, to Eric Blank,
on Eric's note of appreciation for their contribution to the
Parkers Lake Park Grand Opening. (I -10j)
as ociation of
metropolitan
municipalities
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) 22-5600
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
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PROVISIONAL POPULATION ESTIMATE - APRIL 1, 1987
City or Township T U m0A=H
Housing
Estimate
By Type
Single -Family
Townhouse
Multifamily
Mobile Home
TOTAL
Household Estimates
1980 Household Estimate
1986 Household Estimate
1987 Household Estimate
Population Estimates
1980
Housing Units
1980 Total Population
1980 Group Quarters Population
1987 Group Quarters Population
1987 Population in Households
1987 Population Estimate
Persons Per Household
1980 Persons per Household
1986 Persons per Household
1987 Persons per Household
rtt. 0
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'All numbers are as of April 1 of each year.
Estimated Total
(Including
Uncompleted
1986 Permits)
1987 Housing Units
Estimated
Completed
Estimated
Occupied
HENNEPIN COUNTY
APRIL 1, 1987
POPULATION ESTIMATES
Persons Per Household
April 1 , April 1 , April 1 , April 1,
1980 1987 1980 1987
Census Estimate Census Estimate
Bloomington
81,831
84,480
2.82
2.55
Brooklyn Center
31,230
29,555
2.89
2.61
Brooklyn Park
43,332
52,392
2.84
2.69
Champlin
9,006
13,261
3.29
3.10
Chanhassen (Pt.)
8
4
4.00
4.00
Corcoran
4,252
4,862
3.42
3.36
Crystal
25,543
25,009
2.82
2.65
Dayton (Pt.)
4,000
4,247
3.45
3.38
Deephaven
3,716
3,699
3.02
2.81
Eden Prairie
16,263
30,712
3.01
2.60,
Edina
46,073
45,924
2.55
2.29
Excelsior
2,523
2,587
2.15
2.00
Fort Snelling
223
216
3.12
2.71
Golden Valley
22,775
21,527
2.86
2.52
Greenfield
1,391
1,519
3.46
3.26
Greenwood
653
655
2.79
2.63
Hanover (Pt.)
248
257
3.87
3.63
Hassan Twp.
1,766
1,961
3.91
3.56
Hopkins
15,336
15,065
2.12
1.96
Independence
2,640
2,714
3.35
3.13
Long Lake
1,747
1,969
2.89
2.53
Loretto
297
345
2.72
2.41
Maple Grove
20,525
33,449
3.29
3.17
Maple Plain
1,421
1,715
2.92
2.72
Medicine Lake
419
396
2.59
2.44
Medina
2,623
2,930
3.41
3.18
Minneapolis
370,951
356,677
2.19
2.09
Minnetonka
38,683
43,025
3.00
2.58
Minnetonka Beach
575
593
3.07
2.76
Minnetrista
3,236
3,584
3.32
3.09
Mound
9,280
9,849
2.74
2.67
New Hope
23,087
22,785
2.91
2.65
Orono
6,845
7,212
2.99
2.81
Osseo
2,974
2,761
2.66
2.47
Plymouth
31,615
43,834
2.96
2.65
Richfield
37,851
36,828
2.46
2.34
Robbinsdale
14,422
14,528
2.46
2.32
Rockford (Pt.)
380
462
3.04
2.70
Rogers
652
706
3.10
2.93
St. Anthony (Pt.)
5,619
5,514
2.90
2.56
St. Bonifacius
857
1,084
3.05
2.78
St. Louis Park
42,931
43,363
2.38
2.15
Shorewood
4,646
4,921
3.13
2.94
Spring Park
1,465
1,508
1.97
1.86
Tonka Bay
1,354
1,453
2.74
2.53
Wayzata
3,621
3,668
2.25
2.07
Woodland
526
496
2.87
2.73
COUNTY TOTAL
941,411
986,301
2.51
2.54
Position Title: Police Reservist
Department: Public Safety
Accountable To: Reserve Coordinator
Primary Objective of Position
POSITION WRITE-UP -::I::-
Position
-
Date: Auqust 1987
Division: Police
Section: Patrol
To assist the Public Safety Department on a voluntary basis by participating in tasks
associated with crime prevention, community relations, and ancillary police services.
Major Meas of Accountability
Monitors public and private properties including residences, businesses, schools, 1
parks, streets and trails to identify and report conditions.
--- Acts as a visual monitor of designated locations together with at least
one other reservist.
--- Observes conditions at site in accordance with instructions.
--- Records and reports observations via photo, video tape, survey or written
means in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
--- Initiates reports concerning actual or potential problems, i.e., public
nuisances, ordinance violations, etc...
Participates in crime prevention activities by assisting Community Relations Officer. 2
--- Attends neighborhood crime prevention meetings.
--- Conducts home security surveys.
--- Distributes materials to residences and businesses.
--- Assists neighborhood watch groups.
Provides crowd and traffic control during special events. 3
--- Supplements the regular force while under the direction of a sworn officer.
--- Assists regular force at assignments such as, City sponsored events, School
activities, (graduation, athletics, contests, etc.) and community based
organization celebrations.
Performs Community Relations assignments. 4
--- Conducts tours of Public Safety Department.
--- Informs general public at displays during Law Enforcement Week.
--- Oversees bicycle safety rodeos.
Major Areas of Accountability:
--- Represents reserves at public speakinq requests, i.e. schools and community
based organizations.
Provides back-up to sworn officer(s) on a demand basis.
--- Assists transport of persons under the direction of a sworn officer.
--- Responds to assists to motorists and hazardous road conditions as assigned.
--- Assists City Departments by making deliveries such as mail, agendas, etc.
at the direction of the shift supervisor.
--- Provides appropriate report forms to public.
--- Provides ordinance and statute copies upon request without offering
interpretation.
--- Refers the public to appropriate Department or City Official.
--- Checks warning tag violations for conformance.
--- Removes traffic hazards from road (towing of vehicles must be under
direction of sworn officer).
--- Stand by at towing location.
--- Performs basic computer entry and retrieval from department's data base.
--- Provides security for police vehicles as necessary.
--- Assists in search for lost children/others.
--- Recovers property and transports to appropriate facility.
Assists Community Service Officer as directed.
--- Participates in inoculation clinics.
--- Distributes animal control materials.
5
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Performs a variety of related work as assigned by the reserve coordinator or shift 7
supervisor.
Performance Criteria:
--- Knowledge of all position responsibilities as displayed by previous
performance in areas of accountability.
--- Capacity to exercise independent judgement in carrying out assignments
consistent with instructions.
--- Consistently demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective
relationship with peers, full-time staff and general public.
--- Exhibits a high level of personal integrity and ethical conduct.
--- Consistently abides by bylaws specifically covering rules of conduct of
police reservists.
--- Complies with all employee safety requirements.
Qualifications:
--- Minimum eighteen years old.
--- Ability to pass pre-employment physical and periodic checks.
--- Successful passing of written psychological assessment.
--- Compliance with immigration employment laws.
--- Must possess/maintain valid Minnesota drivers license without significant
violations.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication/listening skills.
--- Prefer previous experience as member of youth, civic, or religious group.
Cir Minnesota Journal T.3
Citizens League tax survey. — Page 1.
Homegrown generation. — Page 1.
Questions in health care. — Page 2.
Value in two newspapers. — Page 2.
A publication of the Citizens League
Volume 4, Number 17
July 21,1987
Average -cost home tax up in 2/3rds of metro cities
Property taxes on average -priced
homes increased in two-thirds of
metropolitan area communities
and declined in the other third
from 1986 to 1987, according to
the Citizens League's annual
property tax survey.
The bulk of the communities were
clustered in the range between a
14.9 percent increase and a 4.3
percent decrease in taxes on the
average -priced home. The median
change between 1986 and 1987
was a 3.4 percent increase. Tax in-
creases of 10 percent or more oc-
curred in 24 cities.
Charts on Pages 4 through 6 illus-
trate the estimated taxes for the 95
metropolitan communities with
populations above 2,500 and for
all communities above 10,000
population outside the metropoli-
tan area.
The Citizens League actually con-
ducts two tax surveys. The first
surveys average -priced homes. Es-
timating taxes on an average -
priced house allows comparisons
of differences in taxes within a giv-
en community. But it doesn't pro-
vide a common base for compar-
ing tax levels among communities.
Therefore another estimate is
made using a hypothetical
$80,000 house in each city. Esti-
mating taxes on $80,000 houses
allows comparisons of differences
in taxes from community to com-
munity.
Comparing taxes on $80,000
homes around the metro region
July 21, 1987
by Jody A. Hauer
shows a median tax of $828,
which is 1.04 percent of the
$80,000 price. Taxes on an
$80,000 home range from $1,175
in Jordan to $558 in Eagan.
Outside the metropolitan area few
actual homes are priced at
$80,000, and most are priced at far
less. We include this survey of
$80,000 homes only as a means of
Nn
hborhoods join
uiet revolution'
by Burt Berlowe
On a spring day 5 a young
history profesor n Fred Neet
was holding a party me stu-
dentinterns and their isors
in his small, one-bedAan
ment on Chicago Avteenth St.
in the Ellio
borhood.
Neet, who had moved into the l
unit gray building about a year ea
tier, was standing at his second -
floor window alongside Earl Net-
wal, one of the supervisors of the
interns and later to become a Min-
neapolis alderman. The two were
talking about the dramatic con-
trasts they saw in the nice, older
buildings along Elliot Av. just a
block from deteriorating Chicago
Av.
They discussed the predominance
of drunks and derelicts on Chicago
Av. who had migrated to the
neighborhood after the downtown
Gateway Area was renewed, and
who were making it difficult for ci-
tizens, particularly the children
and the elderly to venture onto the
streets. They agreed that a souring
national economy could make
things even worse in coming
months.
Netwal expressed the fear that up-
coming warm weather would find
police cracking down on street
people and those people retaliat-
g. Then Netwal, seeking a way to
rt potential unrest in the neigh-
ood, suggested to Neet that
t mmunity needed some or-
ga of its residents to prepare
the eat with neighborhood
cern
Outof'�came a historic
agreemen etwal's behest,
Neel took o iff�cult task of
organizing E ark residents to
prepare them f sible violence
and correspondi blems.
Those organizatio orts met
their intended goal a 'as'
led to the formation o t Park
Neighborhood Inc. (EP n of -
Continued on Pae
MINNESOTA JOURNAL
comparison among cities. The
chart on Page 6 is shaded to indi-
cate the scarcity of $80,000 homes
in nonmetropolitan Minnesota.
Comparing changes in taxes from
Continued on Page 7
y wait
oiWpen
en ment
by Eriftmack and
Ninety-three of esota's437
school districts a d a new
open -enrollment option
created by the 1987 stature.
handful of metropoli stricts
adopted the policy, bu t are
taking a wait-and-see n.
The "School District Enro nt
Options Act" gives school "cts
the option to adopt a policy -
ing students to enter or leave
ticipating districts without fo
school board approval. District
agree to allow all students to en
or leave the district unless: a) ac-
ceptance would negatively affect
desegregation plans or, b) the re-
ceiving district lacks space. Most
state aid monies follow the student
from the district of residence into
the receiving district.
Another existing law permits in-
terdistrict transfers when approved
Continued on Page 3
Tax
Continued from Page l
1986 to 1987 on average -priced
homes in these 23 non -
metropolitan cities, shows that
two-thirds of the cities were clus-
tered between an 1 l .8 percent and
a 0.6 percent increase. The median
change over the past year was a 6.6
percent increase. Only three cities,
Duluth, Fergus Falls, and Virginia,
experienced tax decreases on their
average -priced homes.
Taxes as a percentage of an aver-
age -priced home were slightly
lower in the nonmetropolitan area
than in the metro area. The median
tax was 0.94 percent of the aver-
age -priced home outside the metro
area, compared with 1.06 percent
of an average -priced home in the
metropolitan area. Taxes ranged
from 0.74 percent of the average -
priced home in Red Wing to 1.61
percent of an average -priced
home in Duluth.
In the metropolitan area, taxes as a
percentage of an average -priced
home ranged from 0.7 percent in
West St. Paul to 1.97 percent of an
average -priced home in North
Oaks.
The charts on Pages 4 through 6
list the estimated taxes and the mill
rates for all surveyed cities. On the
left side of the charts are the esti-
mated taxes on hypothetical
$80,000 homes. The middle sec-
tion of the charts displays the mill
rates for the city, school district,
county and miscellaneous taxing
districts. To the right are the esti-
mates of taxes on average -priced
homes in each community.
In the leftmost columns on the
charts, the hypothetical $80,000
value is adjusted to reflect the dif-
ferences in assessment practices
from city to city. Almost all of the
estimated market values of the
homes on this side of the chart are
lower than $80,000 because the
market values assessors place on
homes are generally lower than the
actual selling price of homes.
The section of the charts on mill
rates includes only mills that are
levied against all homes in the
community. Some cities might
have taxing jurisdictions, such as a
watershed district, whose taxing
authority extends to only part of
the homes in the city; such districts
are not included in this survey. The
miscellaneous category of mill
rates includes metropolitan -wide
July 21, 1987
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JIUJCKY DUCK,..INEY MAY
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mills, like those levied for the Met-
ropolitan Mosquito Control Dis-
trict, and those of other taxing juris-
dictions, like a hospital district or a
watershed district that covers the
entire community.
On the average in the metro area,
mills levied by the school districts
account for the largest share of a
community's total mill rates, about
52 percent of the total. Counties
make up an average of 27 percent
of total mills, and the cities' aver-
age share is 18 percent.
Several of the cities ranking
among the top 10 in taxes on an
$80,000 home are located in Scott
County. Scott County increased its
mills this year for a number of rea-
sons, according to County Admin-
istrator Joe Reis. One, the county
had held the mill rate nearly con-
stant for several years but could
not cover increased operating ex-
penses projected for this year.
Two, it replaced all of the lost fed-
eral revenue-sharing dollars and
state aid dollars for human serv-
ices with locally raised dollars.
Three, the county realized a
smaller interest return than it esti-
mated.
Farmington ranks near the top this
year because school district voters
there approved a bond referendum
to build a new elementary school.
To pay the debt service on these
bonds and to make up for reduced
property values, according to the
district's financial officer, the dis-
trict increased its levy from 65
mills in 1986 to over 82 mills this
year.
Taxes vary from city to city be-
cause communities have different
tax bases, assessment practices,
mill rates, aids from the state, and
spending levels. This tax survey
only looks at the amounts of re-
venues raised by communities. It
does not explain expenditures by
cities, nor why cities have different
costs for the services they provide.
Some of the tax differences be-
tween 1986 and 1987 are attribu-
table to spending changes by the
local units of government, but
some are due to law changes. By
modifying the classification per-
centages for the homestead class
of property, the Legislature in ef-
fect shifted the burden slightly
from homeowners to other classes
of property tax payers.
Several additional changes in
property taxation enacted by the
1987 Legislature go into effect in
coming years and, therefore, do
not affect taxes payable in 1987.
Readers should use caution in
comparing the figures in the table
with their own property tax state-
ments. If the assessor says your
home is worth $80,000, your taxes
will be higher than the amounts
shown here. If, however, the asses-
sor says your home is worth the
amount shown in Column 2, then
the estimated tax should be fairly
close to the amount on your bill.
Readers of the tax surveys in years
past may recall that the Citizens
League calculated the yearly
change in taxes on $80,000
homes. This year we made a
change. After consulting with sev-
eral tax advisers we concluded it
would be more accurate to com-
pare taxes from year to year by us-
ing changes on average -priced
homes.
Cities with the highest estimated
taxes on average -priced homes in
the metropolitan area are (school
district number in parentheses):
North Oaks (621) $4,112; Deep -
haven (276) $2,853; Wayzata
(284) $2,807; Orono (278)
$2,637; and Shorewood (276)
$2,437.
Metropolitan cities with the lowest
taxes on their average -priced
homes are:
Saint Paul Park (833) $509; Lin-
wood Township (831) $518; East
Bethel (15) $519; West St. Paul
(197) $558; and Osseo (279)
$558.
Nonmetropolitan cities with the
highest estimated taxes on aver-
age -priced homes are:
Northfield (659) $737; Rochester
(535) $623; Mankato (77) $549;
Duluth (709) $519; and Owaton-
na(761) $510.
Cities with the lowest taxes on av-
erage -priced homes outside the
metropolitan area are:
Hibbing (701) $266; Virginia
(706) $340; Brainerd (181) $351;
Fergus Falls (544) $376; and Be-
midji(31)$385.
e-
midji(31)$385.
Cities with the highest taxes on an
$80,000 -selling -price home in the
metropolitan area are:
Jordan (717) $1,175; Shakopee
(720) $1,160; Saint Paul (625)
$1,129; Prior Lake (719) $1,118;
and Savage (191) $1,066.
Cities with the lowest taxes on an
$80,000 home in the metro area
are:
Eagan (197) $558; Mendota
Heights (197) $559; West St. Paul
(197) $561; Spring Lake Town-
ship (719) $570; and Forest Lake
Township (831) $580.
Jody A. Hauerisa research asso-
ciate at the Citizens League
agenda for '88 session
From a stAqkKt by George Dixon,
chairman, a l Wright
presiden{ M'Part-
nership July 4.
If the 1988 Legislature full" I
the reality of global competitio
for jobs; if it really wants to be
viewed as an institution committed
to making Minnesota's economic
climate better, if it desires to act in
the long-term interest of its people,
we believe it must address boldly
six key policy issues.
They are: 1. Continued attention to
reducing the growth of spending
... 2. Across-the-board reduc-
MINNESOTA JOURNAL
tions in personal income-tax
burdens now projected to be 161
percent of the national average. 3.
Removal of the automatic trigger
that could increase taxes on both
individuals and businesses. 4. Pru-
dent efforts to ease commercial
industrial property -tax
offifttis that are still twice the na-
.5.Job-producing
state's workers'
system ... 6.An end
to new laws t ace greater
burdens and res ns on Minne-
sota businessesthaplaced
on businesses located ► er
states.
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Ahan(834)
Andover(111
Anoka(, U
Apple Valley(196)
Arden Hills(621)
Baypon(834)
Belk Plaine (716)
Blaine(16)
Bi.-ingwn(271)
Brooklyn Cenmr(286)
Brarklyn Park (279)
Burnsville (191)
Champlin (I I )
Chanh-. (112 )
Chaska(112)
Circle Pints (12)
Columbia Heights()3)
ColumMsTwp.(9311
Com Rapids (1 a)
Corcman(877)
CaugeGmve(833)
Crvual(281)
Daylon(II)
Deeph-(276)
Fagan(197)
Eaal Bethel(15)
Eden Prairie (272)
FA (273)
E -W.(276)
Fakm Heights (623)
F.- ngnm 1192 )
F-2.1,6831)
Forest Iake Twp. (830
Fridley (14)
Golden Valky(270)
Grant Twp. (832)
Ham Lake (11)
Hastings(200)
Nupkins .70)
Hugo(624)
Irdependcnet(278)
In-Gmve Hs.099)
Jordan(717)
Lake Elmo (834)
Lakeville (194)
Lira Lykes 0 2)
Linwood Twp.(930
Link Canada (623)
Mahtomedi (832)
Maple Gmve (279)
Maplewood(622)
Medina(178)
Mendota Heighs(197)
Mimeapolis(1)
Minneton1ka(276)
Minrmtrista (277)
Mound(277)
Mounds View (621)
New Brighton (621)
New Hupe (281)
New Sandia Twp. (831)
Newpon(833)
NaM Oaks (621)
Noah Sairu Paul(622)
Oak Grove Twp. (15)
Oak Park Hei#"(834)
Oakdale(622)
Os (279)
PrimUke(719)
Ramse-v (I I l
Richfie d(280)
Rubbinsdale(M )
Roaernounttl%)
Roaevilk(6231
Saint Andmy (282)
Sim Laois Park (293)
Sint N.1025)
Ssint Paul Park(8J3)
Svage(191)
Shakopee(720)
Shoreview (62 1)
Shcrewood(276)
South Sint Paul (6)
Spring Lake Park (16)
Spring LakcTwp. (719)
S,dtwaw(634)
V'adnais Heighu(624)
Waconia1110)
Wayrma(284)
Weal Sint Paul ( 197)
White Bear lake 4624)
W him B --Twp, f 624)
W..db.y(933)
Metropolitan Area Cities Above 2,500 Population
Taxes on $80,000 Home Mill Rates
Taxes on
Average Price Home
1987 AdJ.
1987 Est Tax/
Rank
Average
Has
1987 EiLTaa(Rk
Sk of Average
Ian
(high)b
19861981
Change in Tax
Faknaled
Marke(k'alue
%6580,000
Value
I�)m
MI..)
MuweipN
School
Comty
Misr.
Total
Price
Ptk,
95 (kw)
Dollar
Percent
$73320
$ 756
0.95`4
11
17.654
55.479
28.637
1.525
103295
$108.022
S1300
1.39%
15
S 26
1.76%
73520
728
0.91
76
13.092
54.926
29.414
1.337
99569
80.898
751
0.93
52
61
8.84
14,720
839
1.05
43
203
54.926
26.786
4.691
106.703
71.343
597
0.84
80
172.93
15.87
68,480
812
1.02
55
3123!
60.361
23.793
3.874
119259
93.764
1,205
1.29
23
165
74,480
826
1.03
50
10.951
56.85
34.441
4.075
106.317
110,019
1,658
1.51
10
194
13.25
74,480
903
1.13
23
24.91
55.479
26.499
4.7671211.655
73,463
712
0.97
61
103
16.91
73,040
1.065
1.33
6
30.185
50.522
44.147
1.654
126508
59.538
$69
0.96
87
43
18
8.217
3A
72.240
838
1.05
44
16.297
60.989
29.414
5.329
112.029
70505
591
0.84
84
72.720
717
0.90
78
18.119
47.571
29.356
5.959
101.005
92,750
ID"
1.13
33
(72)
.6.45
73.040
759
0.95
69
18.167
51.061
29.356
5.959
104543
70,720
559
0.79
90
(7)
.1.24
77320
949
1.19
14
24.45
57.204
29.356
5.959
116.969
75,098
800
1.07
47
33
4.30
6.09
70240
906
1.13
21
24.934
69.427
23.793
3.842
121.996
91228
1243
1.36
20
93
72,320
828
1.04
48
21.408
54.926
29.356
5.459
111.149
70,978
591
0.03
85
(48)
-7.51
69.280
920
1.15
IB
26377
60.335
34.623
4.298
125.637
106396
1.724
1.62
9
12
-1.20
70.080
796
1.00
58
15.048
60.335
34.623
4.048
114.054
75.097
660
0.88
72
10
ISa
71.360
832
1.04
46
18303
60.833
29.414
5.048
113598
75.054
691
0.92
66
109
1873
73.040
896
1.12
28
19.714
63.234
26.786
4.691
114.425
71,402
645
0.90
76
102
18.78
69.440
699
0.87
83
20.611
56.407
29.414
1.613
108.045
79,342
681
0.86
68
137
25.18
74,320
877
1.10
36
21.202
54.926
29.414
4.691
110.233
73,058
678
0.93
69
52
031
74,480
817
1.02
54
14.886
58.47
29.356
2.98
105.692
87,408
1,021
1.17
36
37
3.76
69.520
825
1.03
51
27.65
57.04
28.637
4.267
117.594
76,429
723
0.95
59
(70)
-8.83
73,040
866
1.09
38
18.70a
58.353
29.356
5.959
112372
69.614
591
0.85
83
(12)
13
-1.99
1.83
13320
77520
885
1.11
34
25291
54,926
29.356
2.98
112553
74,462
725
0.97
57
855
1.07
40
11.137
62.968
29.356
5.459
112.92
149.940
2,653
1.90
2
238
9.10
68,000
550
070
95
20205
48.871
23.793
3.874
96.743
87.939
741
0.84
53
(421
-5.36
75.680
767
0.96
66
10.311
55.747
29,414
1.356
96.828
68.485
519
0.76
93
II
2.17
73.200
848
1.06
42
19.275
56.011
29.356
5.18
110.622
102,772
1,493
1.45
16
(77)
4.90
4.26
72,320
640
0.80
88
11.954
44.486
29.356
5.959
91.755
127,881
1,752
1.37
7
(78)
12
1.13
74,640
980
123
1118.872
62.%8
29.356
5.459
116.655
82.991
1.071
129
31
17
137
1039
75,440
1.003
1.25
9
16.732
60.788
34441
4.468
116,429
93.940
1.431
152
67,120
1,035
129
8
32.908
82.819
23.193
1.57
14109
69,075
772
1.12
51
182
45
30.85
8.14
70.800
707
0.88
81
20.855
56.407
26.499
1.782
105543
75,845
598
0.79
79
27
3.76
67,840
580
0.73
91
14.007
56.407
28.637
1.782
100.833
87,050
746
0.86
53
4
034
73360
794
0.99
59
14355
57.087
29.414
5.329
106.385
7822
745
0.95
54
73.280
714
0.89
79
17.615
45.529
29.356
5.959
98.459
98.576
1.183
1.20
25
(118)
-9.07
68,320
611
0.76
89
7.068
66.593
28.637
1.525
103.813
121.564
1.643
1.35
12
173
11.77
71,920
674
0.94
87
12.439
54.926
29.414
1.356
98.135
75.505
565
0.75
88
12
2.17
68,720
898
1.12
26
32062
68.024
23.793
1.57
125.449
72,795
712
0.98
62
72
11.25
75,120
774
097
65
1891
45.529
29.356
5.959
99.754
80,962
799
0.99
48
(13)
-1.60
70.400
784
0.99
62
20.175
61.755
28.637
1.782
112.349
83,873
892
L06
40
13
1.48
73.840
894
1.12
31
23.618
56.496
29.356
2.98
11245
88,738
1,148
129
27
(43)
-3.61
67.520
707
0.88
80
23.157
61.85
23.793
4.592
113.392
80,383
717
0.89
60
32
4.67
70.640
1.175147
1
35.7%
59.613
44.147
1.654
141.21
61,754
686
1.11
67
78
12.83
67,360
584
0.73
90
14.299
55.479
28.637
4.267
102.682
108,077
1.253
1.16
19
83
7.09
68,240
898
1.12
27
33.41
68.025
23.793
157
126.798
94,698
1.041
123
34
168
19.24
67.600
835
1.04
45
28.339
60.833
29.414
4.948
123534
78.0%
780
1.00
49
153
24.40
72.890
747
0.93
73
16.851
56.407
29.414
1.356
104.02865.953
518
0.79
94
67
14.86
75200
1.054
1.32
7
20.609
60.788
34.441
4.627
120.465
90,237
1,061
1.32
32
149
16.34
69.290
799
0.99
61
15.961
66.583
28.637
4.267
115.448
96,005
1237
129
21
156
14.43
73,920
904
1.13
.2
21.256
57.204
29.356
5.209
113.025
84.203
1.027
122
35
(5)
-0.48
75.040
989
1.24
10
18.387
59.11
34.441
4.468
116.406
76.589
885
1.16
41
13
1.49
71.040
823
1.03
52
24.912
56.496
29.356
2.951
113.715
109,473
1,656
1.51
11
(57)
.3.33
68,720
559
0.70
94
16.908
48.871
23.793
4.124
93.5%
130,639
1.699
1.30
9
90
559
74,720
970
121
12
35.066
49.468
26.428
4.854
115.816
70,010
670
0.96
70
37
5.85
72,640
895
1.12
29
16.974
62.968
29.356
5.959
115.'257
105,430
1,640
1.56
13
66
4.19
76,080
853
1.07
Al
17618
54.982
29356
2.98
104.936
120.565
1,987
1.65
6
(228)
.10.29
74.800
869
1.09
39
18.207
54.982
29.356
5.959
108304
73.985
697
0.94
65
(65)
-053
74,960
900
1.13
24
13.691
56.85
34.441
5.463
110.445
75.655
774
1.02
50
131
20.37
14.73
75200
984
1.11
35
12.761
56.85
34.441
4.825
108.877
91159
1,207
1.32
22
43
155
(50)
-5.38
72,640
819
1.02
53
16.062
58.353
29.356
5.959
109.73
82.157
879
1.07
71,760
687
0.86
86
14.083
56,407
28.637
1525
100.652
90458
704
0.87
63
23
7,38
69,760
723
0.90
77
21.399
57.04
26.499
4.267
109105
75.157
595
0.79
82
(30)
-4.80
8.32
73,440
741
0.93
14
6.649
56.85
34.441
3.718
101.657
209,011
4,112
1.97
1
316
0.62
73.920890
1.11
77
17.798
59.11
34.441
4.627
111.976
71,749
651
0.91
75
4
75400
783
0.98
63
12.632
55.747
29.414
1.356
99.149
75.377
662
0.88
71
57
9.42
74,400
793
0.99
60
15.262
55.479
29.637
4.767
104.14S
71.236
579
0.81
86
41
7.64
72,900
995
1.12
30
22.413
59.11
28.637
4.767
114.927
74,116
724
0.98
58
(II4)
-13.60
73,920
775
0.97
64
12.068
56.496
29.356
5.959
103179
149180
2.637
1.77
4
019)
-432
76.880
924
1.16
17
16.273
57.204
29.356
5.209
108.042
64,894
558
0.86
91
(14)
-245
71,680
688
0.86
85
15.048
51.304
29.356
5.459
101.167
104998
1 3
I 6
11
71.200
1,116
1.40
4
30.664
55.902
44.147
4.644
135.357
92,197
1530
1.66
14
260
20.47
73,680
761
0.95
- 68
17.772
54.926
29.414
1.337
103.449
75,512
642
0.85
78
46
7.72
73,120
806
1.01
56
21.735
50.844
29.356
5.959
107.894
74.026
643
0.87
77
(70)
-9.82
72,480
916
1.15
19
23.469
58.353
29.356
5.959
117.137
71,084
659
0.93
73
(48)
-6.80
66,160
694
0.87
94
27.912
60.361
23.793
3.874
115.94
80,295
702
0.87
64
106
17.79
74,490
935
1.17
15
14.192
60.786
34.441
4.16&
113.989
88,028
1,173
133
26
104
9.73
72.960
891
1.11
32
15.543
63.304
29.356
5.959
114.162
9801
1.143
1.29
28
45
4.10
73.760
877
1.10
37
18.204
57.889
29.356
5.959
111.408
78,608
837
1.06
45
(36)
-4.12
75.290
1,129
1.41
3
37.876
50.899
32.225
4.468
125.468
67,235
729
1.08
56
(14)
-1.86
69,360
730
0.91
75
20.717
57.04
28.637
4.267
110.661
64.058
509
0.79
95
(31)
-5.74
66.240
1,066
133
5
28.367
69.427
44.147
4.644
146.585
81315
1.111
1.37
30
203
2236
38.96
71.120
1,160
1.45
2
18.108
72038
43.948
4.644
138.638
75,956
ID20
134
37
286
173
17.07
73.680
831
1.04
47
12617
56.85
34.441
4.468
108.376
92,797
1,189
1.28
24
33
137
72.160
964
121
13
23.643
62.968
29.356
5.459
121A26
129,006
2.437
1.90
5
17
3.13
65.520
762
0.95
67
29.497
67.18
22.097
4.624
123.398
67,089
561
0.64
89
74,960
915
1.14
20
15.74
60.989
29.414
5.329
111.472
71,166
657
0.92
74
33
117
5.29
16.93
64,640
370
0.71
92
4.868
55.902
44.147
1.654
106.571
91,309
808
0.88
46
65
&37
69.520
799
1.01
57
28.85
55.479
26.499
4.767
115.595
91.535
842
1.03
44
67
7.04
77,360
900
1.13
25
13.789
61.755
34.441
3.968
113.953
84,080
1,019
1.21
38
(1981
-24.97
72.000
758
0.95
70
26.813
44282
34.623
0.988
106.706
73.938
595
0.80
81
77,"0
748
094
72
16.057
51.304
29.356
5.959
102.676
157,997
2,807
1.78
3
29
1.01
-4.12
67.600
361
0.70
93
20.832
48.871
23.793
4.624
98.12
79489
558
0.70
92
(24)
27
3.16
73400
931
1.16
16
14.96
61755
34."1
4.468
115.644
76,376
882
1.13
42
16
1.71
73,360
928
1.04
49
8.929
61.755
34.441
3.718
108.843
&4510
954
1.13
79
-2.33
69,120
106
0.88
82
19.492
57.04
28.637
4.267
109436
96,116
1,133
I.IB
29
(27)
Four key compewnts determine
how one's properay-tax burden is
estimated: the valae of a home as
estimated by an assessor, the prop-
erty classification percentages, the
mill rates, and thetax credits.
1. Estimated Mwket Value—This
is the value an assessor places on a
home based on fads determination
of what it wouldsell for in an arm's
length transactio& Assessing
property is not assexact science.
The estimated value often is dif-
ferent from the actual selling price
of a home.
Because of the differences in as-
sessment practiocs the Citizens
League adjusts the $80,000
market value inks tax survey to re-
flect the prevailing assessments in
the community. We do this by ad-
justing with salessratios calculated
by the Minnesota Department of
Revenue. Sales ratios are the ratio
Df assessors' estimated values to
actual selling prices for homes in
.ach community:.
1. Assessed Value— Only a por-
ion of a home's value is taxable,
tnd this portion is known as the as-
;essed value of the home. What
4 elements determine
property -tax burden
portion is taxable is determined by
the Minnesota Legislature when it
divides property into different
classes and sets classification per-
centages.
For instance, in the homestead
class 18 percent of the first
$65,000 of a home's value and 28
percent of any value over $65,000
is taxable. The assessed value is
equal to the estimated market
value multiplied by the classifica-
tion percentages.
After the Citizens League deter-
mines the estimated market value
of a home, we apply the classifica-
tion percentages. For example, a
home with an estimated market
value of $75,000 would result in
the following assessed value for
taxes payable in 1987:
$65,000 x. 18 = $11,700.
$10,000 x.28 = $2,800.
$11,700 + $2,800 = $14,500 - the
assessed value.
3. Mill Rates—A mill is one-tenth
of a cent, or one -thousandth of a
dollar. For every $1,000 in as-
sessed property value, one mill
generates $1 of tax revenues. A
sample property with an assessed
value of $14,500 that has 1 10
mills levied against it would
generate gross taxes of $1,595.
Cities, townships, school districts,
and counties are the major taxing
jurisdictions with authority to levy
mill rates on property within their
boundaries. In the seven -county
metropolitan area, metropolitan
agencies also have taxing authori-
ty. Hospital districts, planning dis-
tricts, fire districts and watershed
districts are other common taxing
jurisdictions. A listing of the mill
rates that apply to each communi-
ty is in Columns 6 through 10 on
the tax chart.
Painful pruning or purist education?
Che St. r Press Dis-
►atch said iversity
if Minnesota'sNaa
'ocus "must indud
ng to make the Uni
�igorous tree ..." The Minnesota
)wily criticized (June 26) the Uni-
•ersity's administration for not giv-
ng a task forceon Commitment to
Focus enough time for adequate
tudy. Its headline- "A process for
cashing the U.". . . The New Ulm
ournal said (Jute 30) the Univer-
ity may need toreduce some pro -
rams, tum some of its surplus of
tudents over to the State Universi-
System and pit a ceiling on
rowth but should not cut "suc-
essful essential programs to
chieve an ambition to offer purist
ducation..."
he Mankato Free Press offered
une 26) the thought that the
.oposal to cut veterinary medi-
ne, dentistry and other offerings
the U was a hint for more money
. The Rochester Post -Bulletin
tid (June 29) the program is now
:town as "Commitment to Fra -
is." It said there is an opportunity
)w for the University to "concen-
ate on what it can do best .. "
he editorials cited above appeared
On Balance
Minnesota editors plunge into the breach to wield
their clout, thereby creating anew word —
breachclout
befo7P41111k&ersity Board of Re-
gents rnafflRIENJI0 don't favor
closing the Co r. ry
Medicine and Seho trv.
The Minneapolis Star and
une objected (July 4) to pitting th
metropolitan area against the rest
of the state on highway funding,
either through pushing a metro -on-
ly sales tax or through directing
available funds to the metro area
at the expense of the remainder of
the state ... The Press Dispatch
called on (July 2) a highway study
commission to shoot down the
metro sales tax "trial balloon" on
grounds that such a tax "would
aggravate an already alarming
metro-outstate split."
Duluth NT&H said (July 6) the
credentials of Stephen W. Cooper
for the job of Minnesota commis-
sioner of human rights appear to
be "impeccable" and the fact he is
a white male "should not be con-
troversial."
The St. Cloud Times said (June
26) the legislators, in their one -day
special session to strengthen the
antitakeover law, "may have been
as productive as they were during
the entire five months of the regu-
87 session." It called the
the law "a reasonable
an mpt to discourage
hostile to " The Fergus
Falls Journal the
(June
26) that a L.egislatur er-
ized as antibusiness at the
the regular session would res
so readily to a corporation's con-
cerns. It predicted those who ral-
lied to Dayton Hudson's support
"will no doubt expect the support
of Dayton Hudson on business
issues in the future.". . . The Red
Wing Republican Eagle worried
(June 29) that future Legislatures
will "have fewer qualms about
delving into the business of regu-
lating business.". . The Brainerd
Dispatch said (June 26) the big
news out of the special session for
the Brainerd area was the action to
T 3
4. Tax Credits — The state of
Minnesota pays a portion of each
homeowner's property tax bill.
This is known as the homestead
credit. The state will pay 54 per-
cent of a homeowner's tax bill, up
to a maximum of $700. However,
only part of a home's value is eligi-
ble for this state -paid credit. The
credit applies only to the taxes on
the first $68,000 worth of a home's
estimated value.
The Citizens League calculates
what portion of the tax bill is eligi-
ble for the credit and which portion
is not eligible. The sample proper-
ty with a market value of $75,000
and a mill rate of 110 mills would
be eligible for the maximum $700
credit. The final tax bill would be
$895.
The state also provides a property
tax refund to homeowners whose
tax bill is large relative to their in-
come. Because this state -paid re-
fund, also known as the circuit -
breaker, is dependent upon one's
income level, it is not included in
the calculation of taxes in the Citi-
zens League tax survey.
keep open the state's nine tourist -
information centers... The Man-
kato Free Press said (June 29) the
antitakeover legislation "brought
a bit of tangible order" to the jun-
gle of the corporate world.
Duluth NT&H said (July 7) that,
without whales, the Minnesota
Zoo would be "largely a local zoo
that should support itself"
The Fergus Falls Journal said
(July 7) it is a mistake to think of
requiring students to pray in the
classroom as the same as teaching
about religion. "It is impossible to
do a good job of educating stu-
dents when religion is a dirty
word."
ankato Free Press support -
e placing a measure on
the 1 t in Minnesota to
permit red cted officials by
vote between lections.
The West Centra7is
(July 7) pit bulldol
outlawed but "thenty oidence about the potental danger
of pit bulls to justify extra precau-
tion."
MINNESOTA JOURNAL July 21. 1987
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 7, 1987
The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald and Commissioners
Pauba, Wire, Plufka and Marofsky
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Zylla
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Blair Tremere
City Engineer Sherm Goldberg
Community Development Coordinator
Ray Anderson
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner
Stulberg to approve the Minutes of June 24, 1987 as MOTION TO APPROVE
submitted.
Vote. 6 Ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by James F.
Fox, Minuteman Press International. Reading of the June 26,
1987 staff report was waived.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing, as there as
no one who wished to speak on this item, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner
Plukfa to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit
for James F. Fox, Minuteman Press International, subject to
the conditions as listed in the June 26, 1987 staff report.
Roll call vote, 6 ayes. MOTION carried.
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JAMES F. FOX,
MINUTEMAN PRESS
INTERNATIONAL
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR MINUTEMAN
PRESS INTERNATIONAL
(87070)
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE -MOTION CARRIED
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July 7, 1987
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Dennis
Backes, Northwood Homes, Inc., and requested an overview of
the dune 26, 1987 staff report by Director Tremere.
Director Tremere emphasized that Lot 1, Block 3, in the
northeast corner of the. development should be allowed only
on firm assurance by the petitioner that the land will be
consolidated with the site to the east. The consolidation
should be concurrent with the development and Final Plat
approval for this site.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that he understands the filing
of a condominium plat with the County does not constitute a
subdivision of land.
Director Tremere stated that each building must have site
plan approval and the act of creating a condominium unit is
not viewed as a land subdivision by City Code if the plat
has been approved by the City.
Commissioner Plufka stated a concern about the width of the
strip of park land that connects with Orleans Lane, and
whether the City should take control of this strip whict) is
wider than necessary for the trail proposed.
Commissioner Marofsky questioned whether the park land
should be referred to as lot and block.
Director Tremere stated that the park land should be
described as an outlot and this would be changed on the
final plat.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mike Gair, 2021 East Henne-
pin, who represents the petitioner. Mr. Gair then intro-
duced the petitioner, Dennis Backes.
Mr. Gair stated that the petitioner has developed similar
areas in Maple Grove, and other cities, which includes more
than 200 units of this type of housing. The development in
Plymouth will be an "upscale" development with double
garages.
Mr. Gair stated that the development will be done in
phases. The phasing will be as follows: Block 1, Lot 2;
Block'1, Lot 1; Block 1, Lot 3; and, Block 2, Lot 1.
Mr. Gair stated that the park design and topography were
well suited for dedication as a public park, including the
passive recreational features.
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DENNIS BACKES,
NORTHWOOD HOMES, INC.
REZONING, PRELIMINARY
PLAT AND VARIANCE FOR
"PONDS NORTH" (87058)
4-A0,,
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Documents regarding the condominium association are now
being prepared and will be submitted.
Mr. Gair stated that there has yet been no contact with the
owners of the Scherer Industrial Property to the east of
this site regarding consolidation of Block 3, Lot 1 of this
addition with the industrial property to the east.
Commissioner Plufka questioned why the City should maintain
a greater width for the northeasterly "leg" of the park land
than is necessary for a 30 ft. easement for the paved trail.
Director Tremere stated that the Commission should make
their concern clear and specify what is desired for park
dedication on the final plat and site plan. The petitioners
have worked closely with Eric Blank, Park and Recreation
Director.
Mr. Gair stated that other options are possible and could be
considered for park dedication.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing; as there was
no one who wished to speak on this item, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Marofsky to recommend approval of the rezoning, preliminary
plat and variance subject to the 13 conditions as set forth
in the dune 25, 1987 staff report; and, the conditions that
more detail and information are needed regarding design of
the trail in the area to be dedicated for public park. This
is to include expinanation by staff as to why park land to
be dedicated is greater in width than required for the
standard trail connecting to Orleans Lane; also specific
reference shall be made to Lot 1, Block 3, in -lieu of a
"remnant".
Roll call vote, six ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE -MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald requested an overview of the duly 2,
1987 memorandum by Director Tremere regarding proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code.
Director Tremere stated that a total of nine amendments are
included in the duly 2, 1987 memorandum and, Amendment Nos.
1 and 9 should be considered together per City Council
direction.
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Discussion ensued regarding the first amendment.
Commissioner Wire expressed his concern for allowing R -1B
Zoning in the LA -1 Lane Use Guide Plan classification. He
views this as a problem since it allows less than the mini-
m of 18,500 sq. ft. lot area per dwelling unit in the R -1A
District. He is concerned with amendment of the Guide Plan
to specifically provide for R -1B in the LA -1 rather than in
the LA -1 areas.
Director Tremere stated that R -1B is currently allowed in
the LA -1 areas. That part of Amendment No. 1, which would
change the Land Use Guide Plan reference, is an editorial
change. It appears the R -1B provision for two-family dwel-
lings led someone to list it.
Commissioner Marofsky stated his concern with the language,
and the reference to mixing two-family and single family
homes on smaller lots, with conventional single family lots.
Commissioner Marofsky suggested the following language
Wallow a mixing of two-family homes, single family homes, a
smaller minimum lot, with larger lots at a density range of
two to three dwelling units per acre".
Commissioner Plufka stated his concern that the proposed
regulations could conceivably create buffers of small lots/
(houses along arterial streets.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that if the development does
not create the proper transition, the Commission will not
allow it.
Commissioner Steigerwald opened the public hearing on Amend-
ment No. 1 and introduced Bob Burger, President of the
(Plymouth Development Council.
Kr. Burger explained his experiences with marketing
duplexes. He said there could be problems with mixing them
In conventional developments. Commissioner Plufka said
duplexes are an option and not a requirement in the R -1B
District.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced dim Sentman, 13510 Sunset
Trail. Mr. Sentman sees a problem with the mixing of two-
family homes with single family homes on smaller lots. If
references are left in the language regarding arterial or
major collector streets, this potentially opens the entire
City to a negative impact on existing R -1A housing.
Chairman Steigerwald responded that Mr. Sentman is assuming
the Planning Commission would approve such a design.
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AMENDMENT N0. 1
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duly 7, 1987
Commissioner Marofsky suggested that language in the amend-
ment be changed to allow a maximum of two tiers of platted
lots as a transitional area in the R -1B District.
Commissioner Wire expressed a concern with the impact of
two-family homes in the R -1B District.
Commissioner Stulberg noted that these are allowed today and
they haven't been done; why would the developers do it
tomorrow? Chairman Steigerwald said to not allow R -1B would
be to stifle design creativity and transition.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Chairman Steigerwald, seconded by Commissioner
Pauba to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 1 as
follows:
1. Amend Section 7, Subdivision B., 3., of the Zoning
Ordinance to read as follows: R -1B " (Low Density Resi-
dence) District.
This district is intended to provide transitional areas that
will allow a mixing of two-family homes, single family homes
on smaller minimum lots [areas of predominantly small lot,
single family character], at a density range of 2 to 3 dwel-
ling units per acre [located on the fringes of walking
neighborhoods] where LA -1 (low density residential) property
is adjacent to arterial or major collector streets and/or
where property is adjacent to higher density or non-resi-
dential land indicated in the Comprehensive Plan and served
with public services and facilities. The depth of the
transitional area subject to classification as an R -1B is
defined as a maximum of two tiers of platted lots which may
be separated by or which may abut a public street.
Consideration may be given by the City to unique topographi-
cal or open space features such as parks and trails in
determining the extent of the transitional zone. The
purpose of this district is to provide for a transition and
is not intended to be a substitute for other zoning
districts or techniques such as the Planned Unit
Development.
2. Amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Guide Plan Element
by deleting reference to R -1B in the LA -2 classification and
by adding the R -1B Zoning District as the corresponding
zoning in the LA -1 classification.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire
to Amend the Motion and strike the words "two-family homes"
from Paragraph 1 of the draft amendment.
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO AMEND
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July 7, 1987
Commissioner Plufka stated he was concerned about the infill
areas and impact upon existing homes.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that, the more appropriate
approach, if that is the Commissions intent, is to delete
duplexes as an allowable use in the R -1B District. Director
Tremere concurred.
Roll Call Vote on the Amendment. Nay: Commissioners VOTE -NOTION FAILED
Stulberg, Marofsky, Pauba, Chairman Steigerwald. Ayes:
Commissioner Plufka and Wire. MOTION failed.
Roll Call Vote on the Main MOTION. Ayes: Commissioners VOTE -NOTION CARRIED
Stulberg, Marofsky, Pauba, Chairman Steigerwald. Nays:
Commissioners Wire and Plufka. MOTION carried.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Amendment No. 9 and opened AMENDMENT NO. 9
the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wire questioned the cost of an existing
conditions inventory and the impact it would have upon the
housing costs.
Director Tremere referred to the existing language of the
Code, explaining the changes clarified the language and did
not create a new requirement. The Public Hearing was
closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 9
(Amending Subdivision Code) as drafted in the staff report.
Roll call vote. 6 ayes. VOTE -NOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced draft Amendment No. 2 and AMENDMENT NO. 2
requested an overview by Director Tremere.
Commissioner Plufka suggested that a comma and the word,
"or" be added at the end of Paragraph 1 under Section 4. a.
(the amendment to Section 11, Subdivision A, 8).
Commissioner Wire objected to draft Amendment No. 2. He
believes it gives staff the discretion to approve all
industrial buildings. He noted the Planning Commission's
recent discussions regarding aesthetics, and thus the need
for the Commission to have the opportunity to review the
building exterior.
Commissioner Marofsky suggested that a new paragraph be
added to replace Paragraph No. 9, with Paragraphs No. 9 and
10 being renumbered to Paragraphs 10 and 11. The new para-
graph would read "The applicant or the Community Development
Director may submit the application to the Planning Commis-
sion and to the City Council for disposition at any time."
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July 7, 1987
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing.
Bob Burger, President of the Plymouth Development Council
stated that he agrees with the proposal and feels it is a
very good program. It responds to the intent to streamline
the development review process for applications which are in
order.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner
NOTION TO APPROVE
Marofsky to recommend approval of proposed draft Amendment
No. 2 with the change as proposed by Commissioner Marofsky.
Roll call vote. 6 ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE -NOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner Wire
NOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend that the Council direct staff to return to the
Planning Commission after six months with a list of all
applications that have been approved by these procedures so
the process can be evaluated.
Roll call vote. 6 ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE -NOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced draft Amendment No. 3 and
AMENDMENT NO. 3
requested an overview by Director Tremere.
Commissioner Wire objects to No. 19 regarding funeral homes
and mortuaries allowed as a permitted use in the B-1 and B-2
Zoning Districts.
Director Tremere stated that the issue is, what conditions
should be or would be required of mortuaries and funeral
homes if they are considered as conditional uses?
Commissioner Wire cited concerns with traffic and proximity
to residential neighborhoods.
Chairman Steigerwald stated that, if Commissioner Wire's
objections are valid, then the Commission should be looking
at whether funeral homes and mortuaries should be allowed in
a B-1 or B-2 District, at all.
Discussion continued regarding locations of existing funeral
homes in the Metropolitan area.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing; as there was
no one who wished to speak on this item, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairman NOTION TO APPROVE
Steigerwald to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 3
as stated.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Wire, Nay. MOTION VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
carried.
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July 7, 1987
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Amend No. and opened the AMENDMENT NO. 4
Public Hearing, as no one present requested to speak on the
item, the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 4 as
proposed.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced draft Amendment No. 5. AMENDMENT NO. 5
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing.
Bob Burger, President of the Plymouth Development Council
agreed with the proposal.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pauba NOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 5 as proposed.
VOTE -NOTION CARRIED
Roll call vote. 6 ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced draft Amendment No. 6. AMENDMENT NO. 6
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing; as there was
no one who wished to speak on this item, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Plufka NOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 6 as proposed.
Roll call vote. 6 ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE -NOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced draft Amendment No. 7. AMENDMENT NO. 7
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing; as there was
no one who wished to speak on this item, the public hearing
was closed.
Commissioner Wire expressed concern for public safety with
this proposal.
Commissioner Marofsky agreed and stated his concern regard-
ing aesthetics of fences in front yards and safety for
children, in terms of sight distance restricted by fences.
Fences can also be conducive to persons lurking in yards.
Discussion ensued on this item. Chairman Steigerwald stated
that many people need fences for privacy and for security.
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Director Tremere stated that the reason for this amendment
is partially to clarify the language and to relieve the
enforcement problem. Fences do not require permits and
violations are often discovered after construction. This is
particularly true for corner lots.
He explained the need to separate the plantings from
fences. He responded to questions as to where the Ordinance
now permits 6 ft. fences.
Commissioner Plufka explained his concern that corner lots
could be addressed by a different definition of "front
yard". Relate it to the orientation of, or the access to
the house.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Wire to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 7 with the
deletion of the provision for fences in the front yard as
described in Paragraphs No. 2 and 3.
MOTION to amend the main motion by Commissioner Plufka, MOTION TO AMEND
seconded by Commissioner Wire that for purposes of this
Section, the definition of a front yard be changed to define
a corner lot front yard as, "the side of the lot toward
which the house faces the street and/or the side of the lot
to which the driveway exits onto the street."
Vote on amendment. 4 nayes. Commissioners Plufka and Wire,
VOTE -NOTION FAILED
aye. MOTION failed.
MOTION BY Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
NOTION TO AMEND
Steigerwald to Amend the Main Motion to include the amend-
ments described in Paragraphs 2 and 3 as part of draft
Amendment No. 7.
Vote on the Amendment. 4 nays. Commissioner Stulberg, aye,
VOTE -NOTION FAILED
Chairman Steigerwald, aye. MOTION failed.
Vote on Main MOTION. 4 ayes. Commissioner Stulberg, nay.
VOTE -NOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald, nay. MOTION carried.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced draft Amendment No. 8.
AMENDMENT NO. 8
Chairman Steigerwald opened the public hearing; as there was
no one who wished to speak on this item, the public hearing
was close.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Steiger-
NOTION TO APPROVE
wald to recommend approval of draft Amendment No. 8 as
proposed.
Roll call vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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OTHER BUSINESS
Roll call vote. 6 ayes. MOTION carried.
The Planning Commission agreed to conduct a Joint meeting
with the Community -Based Residential Facilities Task Force
on August 4, 1987, beginning at 5:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
July 9, 1987
Page 25
Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, LaTour, Beach, Rosen and
Bauman; Councilmember Zitur; staff Blank, Patterson, Pederson and
Tilley; and Del Erickson, architect
Absent: Commissioner Reed
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Edwards called the July meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Bauman and seconded by Commissioner Rosen
to approve the June minutes as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting.
b. Staff. Mary Patterson introduced Mary Tilley as the new recreation
specialist, who has replaced Ruth Brown, and briefly reviewed her
background. Mary Tilley then spoke for a few minutes to the Commissioners.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Change Order. Council approved a change order on the neighborhood parks
which involved raising a manhole at Rolling Hills Park.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. 1988-92 CIP. Director Blank distributed revised copies of the 1988-92
CIP to the Commission and briefly reviewed the proposed changes. Changes
in 1988 included removing the tennis courts from Plymouth Creek Park
and replacing them with a soccer field, and increasing the money budgeted
for trails. Changes in 1989 included transferring $50,000 for Swan Lake
acquisition from Federal Revenue Sharing over to neighborhood parks
dedication account and adding the tennis courts to Plymouth Creek Park
(from 1988). Changes in 1990 include moving money from the Public Works
Reserve fund to neighborhood park dedication for the Bass Lake Playfield.
The 1991 and 1992 CIP remained the same as originally presented at the
May Commission meeting.
Commissioner Rosen questioned the development of the St. Mary's
neighborhood park in 1988, because of its close proximity to Sunset Hill
Elementary School playground. Director Blank explained that it will serve
a different neighborhood than Sunset. Commissioner Beach then questioned
why the Bass Lake Playfield is proposed for development before the Parkers
Lake Playfield. Director Blank responded that he feels the northwest
part of Plymouth is developing rapidly, and they will need the playfield
sooner. Right now there are no fields in that area, while the southern
part of Plymouth is able to use Oakwood, Ridgemount and Plymouth Creek.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH
TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REVISED 1988-92 CIP AS PRESENTED BY STAFF.
The motion carried with all ayes.
PRAC Minutes
July 9, 1987
Page 26
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b. Parkers Lake Building Update. Del Erickson was present to review
revised design plans for the Parkers Lake Pavillion. Several drawings
detailing the Pavillion were displayed on the wall which commissioners
discussed at length. Building materials were reviewed including
exterior surfaces, roofing, and flooring. Overall dimensions as well
as room dimensions and width of the concession windows were discussed,
also. Mary Patterson briefly explained the many uses proposed for the
multi-purpose room and discussed the possibility of using room dividers
at certain times, so that two different groups could make use of the
room at the same time. Del Erickson then explained how revised designs
have changed the budget for this building, and with the added alternates
(wood pile and deck observation platform, picnic shelters, and air curtain
screens) included, the new total cost estimate is $364,700. Add to this
a recommended 5% contingency and the total estimated budget $382,900.
Commissioners then questioned the $50,000 budgeted for picnic shelters
and wondered if something a little less fancy could be considered in order
to reduce that cost and the difference to the pavillion. Del Erickson
indicated he could redesign the picnic shelters in an attempt to reduce the
cost. Chair Edwards asked Del to bring samples of shingles to the next
meeting. He will also be coloring in a couple of the drawings and
mounting them on boards for display at the Parkers Lake Grand Opening.
C. Neighborhood Parks Update. Director Blank gave a short review of each
park site. He expects that they will all be completed on schedule.
d. Parkers Lake Grand Opening Schedule. Mary Patterson distributed fliers
of the Grand Opening schedule of events. She asked the Commissioners
to gather just west of the playground area at 1:30 for the dedication
of that playground. Mary indicated that the Medicine Show Music Company
would begin performing at 1:00, followed by the dedication of the
playground at 1:45, with the ribbon cutting ceremony set for 2:30 near the
three flag poles and ponding area. At 2:45 the In the Heart of the Beast
Puppet and Mask Theatre will perform in the beach area, followed by the
Barbary Coast Dixieland band. Other activities will be going on throughout
the afternoon, including the "Life. Be In It." water carnival and
paddleboat rides. Mary asked commissioners to volunteer to help in the
area of food/concessions and patrolling the paddleboat rides. She
indicated that all food items will be sold for 5� in keeping with the
tradition of Victorian times. Barbara Edwards, Carol Beach, Rick Rosen,
and Judy LaTour volunteered to help.
Commissioners asked if parking arrangements will be made for them. Mary
said she would check into the possibility of everyone meeting at the
public works building and carpooling to the park. She will also find
out if parking will be permitted along Niagara Lane and if it's being
prohibited on County Road 6. Director Blank announced that the 114 -car
parking lot across County Road 6 is now completed and will be used
the day of the grand opening as well as the grassy area surrounding this
new parking lot, which will be used for overflow parking. Staff is
expecting somewhere between 1,000 and 1,500 visitors. Commissioners were
encouraged to wear Victorian -:.period costumes if they could come up with
them.
PRAC Minutes
July 9, 1987
Page 27
e. 1987 Trail Projects Update. Work along Fernbrook Lane from County Road 9
to Highway 55 will begin Monday, July 13. Easement negotiations are still
being made along Highway 101 and on Fernbrook from Highway 55 to County
Road 6. Total cost for trail work is estimated at $160,000.
f. Lions Park Play Equipment. Director Blank had nothing new to report on
this item.
g. Plymouth Creek Park Planning Update. Director Blank distributed copies of
a letter from Paul Fjare outlining his reasons for choosing site 3 as the
best location for the community center. Those reasons are: accessability
both for vehicular and pedestrian traffic because of its location on a
major collector street (Plymouth Boulevard); visibility, again because of
its location on Plymouth Boulevard; and its relationship to the present
City Center and future senior housing. Although the commissioners are in
agreement that site 3 is the most suitable, several felt that it will be
very difficult to acquire this land. Because of this, they wondered if
anything prohibits building on site 1. Director Blank said no, and
elaborated further that soil tests have been done on site 1, and it is
suitable for building the community center. Commissioners then discussed
the feasibility of building on site 2, but were discouraged from doing
this by Councilman Zitur, because of the many trees that would have to be
destroyed. He indicated that several council members shared his feelings
on this, and he also felt that the community would be quite unhappy if
trees were destroyed unnecessarily. Nothing definite was decided, and
this item will.continue to be on future agendas.
6. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Chair Edwards commented that the Edinborough tour was quite impressive, and
she encouraged PRAC members to visit this facility if they get a chance.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank announced that no regular meeting is scheduled for August, but
if necessary, a special meeting could be called later in the month to discuss
the Parkers Lake Pavillion.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
PRISM
PEOPLE
RESPONDING
IN
SOCIAL
MINISTRY
3550 Winnetka No
New Hope Mn 55427
(612) 544-7522
Member. Congnega.ti.on.e
Beautiful Savior
Lutheran Church
Brunswick United
Methodist Church
Calvary Lutheran
Church
First congregational
Churcle
Golden Valley United
Methodist Church
Holy Nativity
Lutheran Church
Mt. Olivet Lutheran
Church/Plymouth
New Ventures
Christian Church
Olivet Baptist
Church
Olivet United
Methodist Church
Pilgrim United
Methodist Church
St. Joseph's 9
Parish Com unity
St. Mary of the Lake
Catholic Church
Valley Camwahity
Presbyterian Church
Valley of Pence
Lutheran Church
Vision of Glory
Lutheran Church
July 20, 1987
James G. Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
People Responding In Social Ministry (PRISM) wishes to thank
the City of Plymouth for the $500 operating grant given to
PRISM in 1987.
In the first six months of this year, PRISM has provided the
following services to Plymouth residents:
* 54 Plymouth residents received $2802 in emergency finan-
cial assistance money
*475 Plymouth residents received 6899 pounds of food ($6899)
*848 Plymouth people received used clothing valued at $6801
* 23 Plymouth people received furniture worth $360
* 16 senior citizens received 33 rides to medical appoint-
ments
* 30 very low-inoame Plymouth households receive a bag of
groceries every week (approximate value: $540 per
week or $14,040 in six months)
(Note: Food is valued at $1.00 per pound; clothing and furn-
iture are valued at current garage sale value.)
Based cn our experiences of the past 2 years, all of the above
services will be approximately three times greater by the end
of the year.
In addition to these emergency services, PRISM provides free
nutritim, health, groaning, and legal clinics along with in -
c me tax preparation and holiday gifts/food. Approximately
30% of the persons receiving PRISM services reside in Plymouth.
In 1986, PRISM provided over $400,000 in services (see enclosed
audit) to the people in the five cities it serves. Thirty per-
cent, or approximately $120,000, of services went to Plymouth
residents.
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page 2
In 1988, PRISM will have a $22,000 operating deficit because of cuts in
federal emergency assistance monies. We are, therefore, asking Plymouth
to include us in their 1988 city allocations in the amount of $6,600
(30% of the deficit) so that we may continue to meet the emergency needs
of Plymouth residents.
Thank you for your past support and current consideration.
Sincerely,
I � -;� i . 10� C4AA-Y,.�
Nita D. Quinn
Executive Director
NDQ:lm
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PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY
New Rope, Minnesota
Financial Statements and Supplemental
Schedules for the Years Ending
December 31, 1986 and 1985
Auditors- Report.
PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY
New Hope, Minnesota
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
REPORT OF ENGELHART & SWANSON, P.A.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1986 AND 1985 AND FOR THE
YEARS THEN ENDED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEETS
STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND SUPPORT, EXPENSES, 2
CAPITAL ADDITIONS, AND FUND BALANCES
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
1
7
4 — 5
EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES 6 — 7
ENGELHART & SWANSON, P.A.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
SUITE 212
101 WEST BURNSVILLE PARKWAY
BURNSVILLE. MINNESOTA $$337
612-894-9100
Auditors' Report
People Responding In Social Ministry
New Hope, Minnesota
We have examined the financial statements and supplemental
schedules of People Responding In Social Ministry as of
December 31, 1986 and 1985 and for the years then ended
listed in the foregoing table of contents. Our examinations
were made in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards and, accordingly, included such tests of the
accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we
considered necessary in the circumstances.
In our opinion, the aforementioned financial statements
present fairly the financial position of People Responding
In Social Ministry at December 31, 1986 and 1985 and the
results of its operations and changes in its financial
position for the years then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a
consistent basis.
Our examinations were made for the purpose of forming an
opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
The supplemental schedules are presented for purposes of
additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic
financial statements. Such supplemental schedules have been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the
examinations of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, are fairly stated in all material respects when
considered in relation to the basic financial statements
taken as a whole.
February 3, 1987
PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY
New Hope, Minnesota
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1986
ASSETS
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash in bank - checking .........................
Cash in bank - savings.... 0 .....................
Petty cash ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts receivable... .................. so ......
Inventory .. .. . . . . . . • . • .. . . • .. . • . • • .. . . • • . . . . . .. .
Prepaid expenses ....... 0.000 ....................
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS .........................
OTHER ASSETS
Furniture and equipment ....................0000.
Leasehold improvements ..........................
Accumulated depreciation.... ....................
Net furniture and equipment., ..................
TOTALASSETS .................................
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
1986 1985
$ 1,935 $ 5,075
30,431 56,933
50 50
1,900 -
19,013 -
621 -
53,950 62,058
20,342 19,592
1,175 1,175
( 3,920)( 1,384)
17,597 19,383
S 71,547 $ 81,441
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable.... 0 ........................... $ 696 $ 973
Accrued salaries, wages, and benefits........... 2,263 2,690
Deferred grant revenues., .... * .................. 6,500 12,500
TOTAL LIABILITIES .............. a ..... .......... 9,459 16,163
FUND BALANCE ..................................... 62,088 65,278
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE........... $ 71,547 $ 81,441
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
1
PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY
New Hope, Minnesota
STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND SUPPORT, EXPENSES,
CAPITAL ADDITIONS, AND FUND BALANCES
For the Years Ending December 31, 1986 and 1985
REVENUES AND SUPPORT
Contributions from member churches..........i....
Contributions from other religious organizatons.
Contributions from business organizations........
Contributions from individuals ...................
Grants., .... *00 ......
Contributions - food .............................
Contributions - clothing .........................
Contributions - furniture.... .... 0...... 00......
0
Contributions - holiday gifts ....................
Contributions - in-kind services .................
Contributions - other . . . . . . . . . . . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest income ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL REVENUES AND SUPPORT .....................
EXPENSES
Program services:
Clothes closet ..................................
r Food programs, ... so .... so.* .... 000 ......... 0 ....
Holiday programs ................................
Financial assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00 . . . . . . .
Supportive services .............................
Total program services expenses ................
Management and general expenses ..................
TOTALEXPENSES .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF REVENUES AND SUPPORT...
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING OF YEAR .................
Donated furniture and equipment ..................
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR ....................
1 004 1 0 4 0
36,746
38,735
2,144
1,767
10,022
6,120
17,632
7,946
57,410
76,918
133,714
69,376
90,278
55,300
9,369
6,594
39,735
-
54,143
19,213
11,806
5,991
2,194
5,352
$465,193 $293,312
116,655
67,323
140,717
84,171
55,643
10,530
96,062
94,186
21,357
8,952
430,434 265,162
38,499 39,360
468,933 304,522
( 3,740) ( 11,210)
65,278 63,923
550 12,665
$ 62,088 $ 65,278
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
2
PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY
New Hope, Minnesota
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH
For the Years Ending December 31, 1986 and 1985
SOURCES OF CASH
Decrease i n receivables..* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increase in accounts payable..*** ......... % ......
Contributed furniture and equipment ..............
TOTAL SOURCES OF CASH ..........................
USES OF CASH
Deficit for
the year** .................
Less depreciation
expense which did not
�+ require cash
.............00.........0.0.........
Cash used
by operations ..................0000..
Increase in
accounts receivables .................
Increase in
inventory. .... o ....... **so ........ *
Increase in
prepaid expenses .....................
Decrease in
accounts payable .....................
Decrease in
accrued liabilities ..................
k- Decrease in
deferred grant revenue ...............
Leasehold improvements
and furniture and
equipment
additions .............................
TOTALUSES OF CASH .............................
Decrease in cash for year ....................
CASH - BEGINNING OF YEAR ...........................
CASH- E N D OF YEAR .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S - $ 7,206
- 309
550 12,665
550 20,180
3,740 11,210
( 2,536) (
1,291)
1,204
9,919
1,900
-
19,013
-
621
-
277
-
427
894
6,000
17,500
750 19,842
30,192 48,155
( 29,642) ( 27,975)
62,058 90,033
$ 32,416 $ 62,058
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
3
NOTE 1 -
PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY
New Hope, Minnesota
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Years Ending December 31, 1986 and 1985
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - The facilities
accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting
principles applicable to non-profit organizations. The financial
statements have been prepared on the accrual basis.
NATURE OF ORGANIZATION - People Responding In Social Ministry is
a non-profit organization with the purpose to accept
contributions and to provide support and assistance to the poor
and needy of the community. The affairs of the organization are
managed by its board of directors. The organization is
classified as a tax exempt organization under section 501(C)3 of
Internal Revenue Code.
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT - Furniture and equipment are stated at
cost, if purchased, or at fair market value on the date received,
if donated, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is
provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives
of the property. Major renewals and improvements are charged to
the property accounts and are depreciated accordingly.
Replacements, maintenance, and repairs which do not improve or
extend the lives of the assets are expensed currently. When
items are disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are
eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized
at that time.
DONATED FOOD, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES - Donated furniture is
recorded as contributions in the financial statements at the
estimated fair value at date of receipt. An expense is recorded
for an equal amount upon distribution. Contributed furniture and
the related expense totaled $9,369 during fiscal 1986 and $6,594
during fiscal 1985.
The organization sponsors an Emergency Food Shelf Program
primarily through contributions of food from outside sources.
Food is valued at one dollar per pound when received and is
recorded as an expense for an equal amount when distributed.
Contributed food totaled $133,714 during fiscal 1986 and $69,376
during fiscal 1985 and the related expense totaled $118,293
during fiscal 1986 and $69,376 during fiscal 1985.
Donated clothing is recorded as contributions in the financial
statements at two dollars per pound when received and is recorded
as an expense for an equal amount when distributed. Contributed
clothing totaled $90,278 during fiscal 1986 and $55,300 during
fiscal 1985 and the related expense totaled $87,886 during fiscal
1986 and $55,300 during fiscal 1985.
rn
PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY
New Hope, Minnesota
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — CONTINUED
For the Years Ending December 31, 1986 and 1985
NOTE 1 — (continued)
Donated holiday gifts are recorded as contributions in the
financial statements at retail value when received and are
recorded as an expense for an equal amount when distributed.
Contributed holiday gifts totaled $39,735 during fiscal 1986 and
the related expense totaled $38,535 during fiscal 1986.
Numerous individuals contributed their time and professional
services to People Responding In Social Ministry. The
contributed hours have been assigned an average hourly value and
have been recorded on the financial statements as in—kind
services totaling $54,143 in 1986 and $19,213 in 1985.
EXPENDABLE RESTRICTED RESOURCES — Operating and plant funds
restricted by the donor, grantor, or other outside party for
particular operating purposes or for plant acquisitions are
deemed to be earned and reported as revenues of operating funds
or as additions to plant funds, respectively, when the
organization has incurred expenditures in compliance with the
specific restrictions. Such amounts received but not yet earned
are reported as restricted deferred amounts.
NOTE 2 — FUNCTIONAL ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES —
various programs and other activities
program basis in the statement
expenses, capital additions, and fund
5
The cost of providing the
have been summarized on a
of revenues and support,
balances.
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL` S
PROPOSED 1988 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET
WORK PROGRAM
The 1988 work program development process was designed to encourage awareness
and understanding of a longer -range strategic perspective on regional issues.
The Council identified critical issues for the Twin Cities region's future and
identified goals to achieve in addressing these issues. The following goals
are identified in the proposed 1988 work program. The first six goals were
identified by staff as priorities for Council consideration.
o The regional economy. Understand the regional economy and how it relates
tostate, national and international economic activities.
o Human Resources Framework. Develop more integrated policies that address
human needs in the region.
o Water. Improve management of the region's water supply and quality.
o Transportation. Develop a balanced transportation system to satisfy
long-term social and economic goals of the region.
o Strategic planning. Anticipate and define future regional issues through
an ongoing "environmental scanning" process.
o Solid waste. Lead region to establish a solid waste system that protects
the environment.
o Basic Research. Identify, track, interpret and report on trends with
regional policy implications.
o MDIF followup. Incorporate the Council's basic growth and resource
management strategy into Council plans and decisions.
o Metropolitan Development Guide/local planning. Promote and assist local
government implementation of Council policies.
o Housing. Promote and guide orderly development of housing.
o Arts and cultural opportunities. Encourage access to cultural activities.
o Services to older persons. Ensure that older people have access to, and
are able to obtain, needed assistance.
o Health costs and Health status. Encourage the containment of health costs
while maintaining or improving health.
o Metro governance. Adapt the institutional arrangements of the metro
agencies to ensure each is accountable for service delivery decisions.
o Financing infrastructure. Establish regional policy for long-term
infrastructure planning and financing.
o Regional parks. Ensure regional recreation open space needs are met.
o Consensus -building. Help build participation and develop consensus among
parties on ways to solve regional problems.
o Information for Council decision-making. Provide appropriate information
to help the Council make informed decisions.
o General information. Expand people's understanding of regional issues
and Council policies and activities.
o Information for decision -makers. Make appropriate informaiton resources
available and accessible to improve regional decision-making.
o Commitment for Council decisions. Build public support for important
Council policies.
BUDGET
o The proposed budget for 1988 is $11.9 million. This represents a 2 percent
increase from the 1987 adopted budget of $11.6 million and a 2 percent drop
from the 1987 amended budget of $12.1 million.
o The largest share of the Council's proposed budget, 60 percent, will come
from a regional property tax levy. The proposed levy of $7.2 million
represents a 5 percent increase over the 1987 levy.
o The proposed budget for 1988 supports a staff complement of 206.
o In addition to the proposed budget of $11.9 million for agency operations,
the Council anticipates administering $34.6 million in grants and $1.8
million in loans for various federal and state funded programs.
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Following is the schedule for review of the Council's 1988 work program and
budget.
July 14
Management Committee review
July 21
Management Committee review
July 28
Management Committee review
Public meeting to receive comments
August 4
Management Committee sets public hearing and recommends 1988
work program and budget public hearing draft
August 13
Council adoption of 1988 work program and budget public
hearing draft
August 18
Management Committee discussion (if necessary)
September
10
Council public hearing on 1988 work program and budget
September
15
Managment Committee review and recommendation
September
23
Hearing record closes
September
24
Council adopts 1988 work program and budget
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POLICErtIZEN
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CRIME
COLUMN
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COORDINATOR
Recently there has been an increase in the number of burglaries that
occur between midnight and 5:00 a.m. These burglaries have become more
common in Plymouth, and in surrounding communities. They are
characterized by these elements.
Entries are made quietly through an open door or window, so as not
to arouse the residents.
The focus is usually on cash, purses, jewelry, etc., that many
times are left overnight in the kitchen area.
Accordingly, there are some simple security methods that may be
employed to discourage this type of crime.
1. DO NOT leave patio doors open or unlocked.
2. DO NOT leave windows open far enough to admit a person. If
windows are left open, prevent them from being opened further by
pinning the sash or taking the crank off.
3. DO NOT leave purses and cash in the kitchen area.
4. DO keep garage overhead and service doors locked, and lock the
door between the garage and living area if you have one.
5. DO report unusual activity in your area.
We are asking that the neighborhood watch coordinators take the time to
inform homeowners in their areas of this crime trend and preventative
measures. Copies of this newsletter, if desired, may be obtained at
the Plymouth Police Department. If your neighbors subscribe to Cable
TV, the same information will be shown on Channel 7.
Sin e1y,%�
Darrel An erson
Community Relations Officer
City of Plymouth
559-2800
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Legislathmm muscle -growing on in Suburbs
By Betty Wilson more political muscle through redis-
Staff Writertricting. They are likely to exercise it
Analysis
to direct more state resources their
A shift to greater suburban represen- way•
f f th M' esota
tatton, orecast or a inn
Legislature after the 1990 census, will -the redistricting also may force
have a profound effect on the agenda "legislators to make tough choices be
of state government. tween young upwardly mobile subur-
banites and an aging population in
Spending for schools, local govern-
ment aids, higher education and
transportation is likely to change, re-
flecting what is predicted to be the
largest geographical power shift in
the state's history.
In fact, the redistricting scheduled for
1991 is likely to affect almost every
major issue before the Legislature.
Suburban concerns are likely to
move higher on the Legislature's
agenda. Suburban legislators now
claim that their constituents pay
high taxes that subsidize property tax
relief and aid to schools and govern-
ments in the rest of the state. That
may change.
So may the Legislature's willingness
to pass special debt -relief and job -
development measures to prop up
the ailing farm economy and the Iron
Range.
The costs of unemployment may
ease, however, if projections are cor-
rect that the 1990s will bring more
jobs but fewer workers.
A growth in jobq in the metropolitan
area may also bring louder cries for
an expanded mass transit system.
In addition, pressure for school con-
solidations in rural areas is likely to
build as metro area legislators de-
mand greater efficiency in school
spending.
State transportation officials already
are talking about moving more high-
way money to the metropolitan ar-
eas, at the expense of crumbling
roads outstate.
I
the central cities and to rural Minne-
sota.
For example, should the Legisliiure
put a priority on projects -fol-:the
growing suburbs, such as new bridges
across the Mississippi and Mih_110dfa
rivers and upgrading Interstate H%vv.
494 through Bloomington? OrsTioufd
its priority be to rebuild a decaying
infrastructure in the central citfes? J
Legislators from rural Mirmesota
may find themselves fending"Mi'a-
posals to close or consolidate smaller
colleges, technical schools, regional
treatment centers and other state fa-
cilities outside the metropolitan area.
With fewer outstate legislative seats,
rural lawmakers will fight a lonelier
battle than ever before.
Meanwhile, some of the legislative
leadership will likely come from the
suburbs. That will be a change from
the 1980s, when the Legislature's
leaders have come from rural com-
munities such as Erskine, Cook, Tru-
man and Bellingham.
There will be new legislative alli-
ances, with Minnc;apolis, St. r au; and
first -ring suburbs on one side sharing
the problems of a graying population
and an aging infrastructure.
Opposing them on some issues will
be a coalition of outer suburbs and
cities just beyond the seven -county
metro area, the areas expected to get
Both political parties are well aware
of the impending representational
shift. In 1988 they are likely to focus
a campaign at the fringes of the
metropolitan area. This will be a
campaign to gain control of the Leg-
islature not only in 1991, when new
district lines will be drawn, but also
in the years beyond.
Both parties are already testing cam-
paign themes for their appeal in the
suburbs. Independent -Republicans
still point to the $1 billion tax cut
enacted when they controlled the
House, believing it has more effect
on the middle- and higher -income
younger families populating the rap-
idly developing counties of Anoka,
Dakota and Washington.
Some DFLers, in turn, are talking
more about child care, parental leave
from employment and other issues
that appeal to suburban wage-earner
families with kids.
The lawmakers of the 1990s will
have to take a hard look at how
services are delivered, and whether
government should continue to exist
in the same form it has since state-
hood.
They may even ask if it make sense
to have 81 counties, with 87 highway
departments and 87 courthouses,
when roughly half of the state's pe
o
ple live in seven of them.
ENERGY ASSISTANCZ AND OUTREACH SERVICES:
A NEW OPPORTUNITY AND A NEW STRUCTURE
Developed and Approved by The Three Human Service Councils:
West Hennepin Human Service Planning Board, South Hennepin
Human Services Council, and Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council
The Suburban Human Services Councils have reorganized our Energy
Assistance Program to:
. better serve the clients
. expand outreach services for energy assistance and other
programs serving low income people
. better increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness
of the program
. reduce administrative costs in light of declining funding
sources.
We are excited about the opportunities for providing more effective
services to low income residents of suburban Hennepin County that
this reorganization offers.
History
The Energy Assistance Program has been delivered in suburban
Hennepin County since 1980 by the three human service councils.
West Hennepin Human Services Council has contracted with the
State for delivery of the Energy Program with South Hennepin and
Northwest Hennepin as subcontractees. The original three council
programs involved energy staff working for each of the three human
service councils, with a program coordinator and central office
staff supervised by a management team which consisted of the
Directors of the three Human Services Councils.
Process for Deciding on Reorganization
The decision for this restructuring came after much research and
deliberation. Several key factors went into the decision and
were instrumental in causing us to consider significant changes:
1) The cities that are members of South Hennepin Human Services
Council directed the Council to spin-off energy assistance and
other direct services that they provide; 2) Decreasing Federal
funds for energy assistance has caused significant decreases in
amounts of funds available to administer the program; 3)Community Action
in Suburban Hennepin funding of outreach services gave significant
"direction on enhancing these services. The three Directors of the
Human Services Councils sought extensive input for the decision
including from staff and from Community Action for Suburban Hennepin.
Other models of delivering the program that are currently being
used in other parts of the State were also considered.
-2 -
The three Directors considered several alternative models for
delivering services and decided upon the one that would be most
beneficial to clients and the community and would be the most
cost effective. Consultants were brought in to aid in the decision-
making, and the Boards of Directors of the three councils approved
the changes.
Structure:
The new structure will separate the outreach component from the
Energy Assistance Program itself. The funds from C.A.S.H. will
be equally divided among the three human services councils. Each
council will be able to hire a full-time outreach worker whose
job description will be to link low-income people not only to
the Energy Program but to all other service programs in the area.
The outreach worker will also continue to market the Energy
Assistance Program and to coordinate the Energy Assistance
volunteers and outreach offices. The outreach workers will be
employees of the three respective human service councils.
The remaining energy assistance program functions will be
centralized and will be fulfilled by the following positions, all-
of
l;of which will be employees of West Hennepin Human Services:
1) Program coordinator, 2) Program assistant, 3) Phone
screeners and verifiers. The management team of the Directors
will continue to oversee and evaluate the program.
For the client, applying for the program will not change. They
will still be able to apply in their local community and will
see the same volunteers at their local office. There will now
be one phone number to call instead of three, and the paper
processing part of the application process will be done at one
location instead ofthree. In addition, we hope to see significant
increases in accessibility of low-income suburban residents to
Energy Assistance and other services because of the new outreach
program.
The new structure will take effect on September 1, 1987. We
look forward to the benefits it will bring to clients and our
communities.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact one of the
three Human Services Council Directors.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY ADMINISTRAkE bICES
RIDGEDALE DRIVE AT PLYMOUTH ROAD
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-5648 ; NE
(612) 541-8530
James G. Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
July 17, 1987
It is regrettable that the question of the future Plymouth Library and its
location has once again become muddled. This question will be discussed
at the Library Board meeting on July 23, but your letter had asked me for
some information and I therefore would like to answer that request prior to
the Board meeting.
I believe the concern remains one of timing rather than one of intention.
Attached is a copy of a letter which Dale Ackmann sent to you in April of
1984 stating the county's position at that time and nothing has really
changed since then. His letter stated that while the City had proposed to
relocate the library site from 36th Street to 35th Street, the County was
still planning on 36th Street. His letter also stated that the library
would be ..."scheduled in conjunction with the overall development plans
for the area as opposed to serving as a forerunner to any developments".
As you are well aware, the identified downtown Plymouth has not yet
developed. The County library's position of scheduling in conjunction with
developments can be seen in the timing of the construction at Ridgedale,
Eden Prairie and Maple Grove. The fact that a library was not in our
current five year plan does not mean there will not be a library in Plymouth.
The plan is subject to annual review and the fact remains that foreseeable
development in Plymouth did not merit placing it in our current schedule.
Your letter had also requested site criteria for the library and I refer
you to the attached documents.
1. A letter dated March 3, 1972 addressed to you from David Smith of
the library staff setting forth five criteria.
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
James G. Willis,
Plymouth, MN
July 17, 1987
Page 2
City Manager
2. A major site criteria document from my office dated 10/4/78 and used
as part of the planning process resulting in the 1979 and 1987 long range
plans.
3. A page from those long range plans setting forth that criteria under the
column "accessibility" and also included for your information.
We are well aware of the concern of Plymouth residents regarding library
service and will continue to approach a solution in an orderly and timely
fashion. The Library Board is reviewing this question again at their
July meeting as I mentioned and of course any policy or plan is subject
to change by the Library Board and the County Board of Commissioners.
I am convinced that we can ultimtely work out an efficient and appropriate
solution to library concerns in Plymouth.
cc: Hennepin County
Dale Ackmann
Library Board
Mayor and City
Reading File
D. Cramer
G. Wunderlich
Board of Commissioners
Council/Plymouth
Cordially,
Robert H. Rohlf,
Director
July 13, 1987
Mr. Robert H. Rohlf, Director
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
Dear Mr. Rohlf:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY
JUL 15 1987
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
I have read a copy of your July 9 letter addressed to Mayor Schneider. In
that letter you state, "the Library has had a great deal of difficulty in
attempting to find a mutually agreeable site in the City of Plymouth." I am
puzzled by that comment.
I have been with the City of Plymouth since 1971.- During that period of
time, there have been very few meetings between representatives of the
Library and the City. It has been generally agreed, I believe, that a
library site would be better situated in the area we refer to as Downtown
Plymouth. We have suggested one or more sites adjacent to the City Center,
and you have indicated concern about visibility from Highway 55. I do not
recall your having proposed a specific site with Higkway 55 frontage in the
downtown Plymouth area. In any event, I would like to meet with you to
review the matter in hopes that any concerns you have with respect to our
cooperating with you and the Library Board can be eliminated.
You letter also refers to "long-term library site criteria adopted by the
Library Board and the County Board of Commissioners." I would appreciate
receiving a copy of these criteria and any other explanatory information
which may be needed to appropriately interpret them. It would be helpful if
I could receive these prior to the July 23 meeting of the Library Board.
Thank you for your attention to this request.
Yours truly,
mes G. Willis
CiNty Manager
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cc: Hennepin County Commissioners
Dale A. Ackmann, County Administrator
Library Board
Mayor and City Council
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
HENNEPIN
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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
A-2300 Government Center
Minneapolis, Minnesdtdb5W PH'F1
April 9, 1984
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Jim:
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY
J U I. 1 71987
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
As you know, for some time representatives of Hennepin County have been
discussing with various Plymouth staff members, the County's plans for
acquisition of a library site in Plymouth. The purpose of this letter
is to update you on the status of the County's plans and requirements
and, in particular, to reaffirm our interest in future site acquisition
and library construction consistent with terms set forth in the original
County Board Resolution of 1970.
As we have indicated in past meetings, the site we are interested in is
located at the northeast corner intersection of 36th Street and Plymouth
Boulevard. I bring this to your attention in that the recent proposed
Plymouth Community Center plans identify the proposed library location as
35th Street and Plymouth Boulevard immediately adjacent to the proposed
Community Center. This is not consistent with the County's previously
stated position on site location.
Further, based on previous discussions and site investigations the follow-
ing criteria and factors are considered to be essential to the County's
future plans for construction of a library site at 36th Street.
1. As the actual space needs of the library have been refined and
properly related to City requirements, it has been determined
that the original 3 acre size can be reduced to 2 acres. This
site size would adequately accommodate both the planned for and
any potential future expansion of a Plymouth library.
2. Access to the library site from 36th Street or that intersection,
if the street is not extended, is considered extremely important.
A second access point from the northbound lane of Plymouth Boulevard
is also desirable.
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
April 9, 1984
Letter to Mr. James G. Willis
Plymouth Library Site
Page Two
3. The County has traditionally attempted to locate and schedule
the construction of new libraries in tandem with commercial
development activities. Given the anticipated planned for
commercial development in the Plymouth City Center area, the
36th Street site remains the best location for a public library.
Nevertheless, in order to remain consistent with past practice,
construction of the library will be scheduled in conjunction
with the overall development plans for the area as opposed to
serving as a forerunner to any developments.
Given the overall uncertainty of the status of commercial and other develop-
ment plans in the Civic Center area, it is County staff's recommendation
that we not finalize the purchase of the Plymouth library site at this time
but rather maintain the present agreement to purchase at the time when the
actual building planning begins. As part of the County's ongoing capital
budget planning activities the Plymouth Community Library plans will be
reviewed with the City of Plymouth on a regular basis.
Hopefully, the information provided above clarifies the County's plans and
requirements with respect to the Plymouth library site acquisition. County
staff would be happy to meet with Plymouth City officials at any time to
review the status of this project and exchange information as the current
situation changes.
Sincerely,
Dale A. Ackmann
County Administrator
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cc: Robert Rohlf - Library Director /
Sue Markham - Property Management ✓
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March 3, 1972
Mr. James Willis, City Manager
Plymouth Village Hall
13800 State Highway #55
Plymouth, Minnesota 55427
Dear Mr. Willis:
Mr. Rohlf, Seneca Seaman and I appreciated the opportunity to
review the developing plan for Plymouth and how the community
library could be located. In establishing a location for the
library the principal concern is to place it so that it will
receive the greatest possible use not only by people of a given
community but also from the immediate area. Therefore, the
selection of a library site is identical with the selection
of a site for a successful business operation.
1. It should be located in the center of or adjacent to
major shopping or business areas.
2. It should be on or adjacent to major highways with
visibility highly desirable.
3. Ample parking facilities should be available.
Normally we program for 75 to 80 spaces.
4. It should not be located in a civic center complex,
park, residential section unless this site is also
adjacent to a busy shopping area. A "setting" is
less important than the visibility and accessibility.
5. Public transportation should be accessible.
I am also enclosing a draft copy of the basic building program
for the Plymouth Community Library. Please contact me if you
have any questions or need additional information.
Sce ely ours,
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David R. Smith, Director
Community Library Services
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L E A D E R S I N P U B L I C F I N A N C E
July 15, 1987
Mr. Jim Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: City of Plymouth, MN
Rating Upgrade to AA
I recently had lunch with Steve Hochman, Vice President, and Tom McLaughlin,
Analyst, of Moody's at a convention in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I mentioned to
them that the City was pleasantly surprised at the upgrading and asked for
their informal comments on the final analysis.
Hochman stated that Moody's had been watching Plymouth for a long time, and
the City should not have been surprised at the upgrade. Moody's is impressed
with the growth and vitality of the City's economy. More importantly they are
impressed with the quality of the City's administrative staff. Each year
Moody's asked staff to provide insight and projections into such areas as
major industrial/commercial projects, fund balances in the General, Special
Assessment and Self Insurance Funds, infrastructure replacement and capital
improvements. Moody's found that actual year-end figures usually exceeded
your projections. Moody's was impressed with your ability to deliver on your
predictions and your high level of administrative competence and credibility.
Your ongoing contact and persistence has paid off!
Keep up the great work.
E;even
RS ASSOCIATES, INC.
S F. Apfelbacher
Director
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cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Virgil Schneider, Mayor
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OFFICES IN MINNEAPOLIS AND WAUKESHA
507 Marquette Avenue • Minneapolis. MN 55402-1255. 612-339-8291
July 20, 1987
Ms. Sunny Jo Emerson
Tonnage Payment Program
Solid Waste Division
Metropolitan Council
300 Metro Square Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Dear Ms. Emerson:
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I am the Project Coordinator of Plymouth. I certify that the attached
tonnage summary form and associated documentation report tons of
recyclables collected from residential sources within the City (or
program) boundaries beginning October 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987,
and that those tonnages were, to my knowledge, subsequently recycled. A
total of 277.88 tons of materials were collected by the City and recycled
during that time period. The City requests a $1,111.52 tonnage payment
for those materials.
The following groups were not a part of City sponsored programs, but their
collection totals are included in the application totals:
1. Boy Scout Troop 584 = 25.83 Tons
2. Pilgrim Lane Elementary School Chess Club = 11.7 Tons
I certify that these tonnages were collected as a direct result of program
operations that qualify for reimbursement under 1987 Minn. Statutes
473.844, Sub. 5. Our records will be open for review and copying by the
Council or its authorized agents for a period of three years from the date
of certification of tonnages. A brief description of the program(s) and
its operation follows:
The City of Plymouth Recycling Program consists of a City-wide
residential curbside project and a 24 hour/day dropoff center.
Paper, cardboard, glass, metal, oil and batteries are collected on
a twice per month basis. WASP (Super Cycle) was paid $4,200 per
month to service approximately 14,000 homes. Estimated
participation rate is approximately 25%.
Sin rely
AAd
Richard J. iot
Project Coordinator
RJP:kh
Enclosures
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF
PLYMOUT[+
Ms. Sunny Jo Emerson
Tonnage Payment Program
Solid Waste Division
Metropolitan Council
300 Metro Square Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Dear Ms. Emerson:
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I am the Project Coordinator of Plymouth. I certify that the attached
tonnage summary form and associated documentation report tons of
recyclables collected from residential sources within the City (or
program) boundaries beginning October 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987,
and that those tonnages were, to my knowledge, subsequently recycled. A
total of 277.88 tons of materials were collected by the City and recycled
during that time period. The City requests a $1,111.52 tonnage payment
for those materials.
The following groups were not a part of City sponsored programs, but their
collection totals are included in the application totals:
1. Boy Scout Troop 584 = 25.83 Tons
2. Pilgrim Lane Elementary School Chess Club = 11.7 Tons
I certify that these tonnages were collected as a direct result of program
operations that qualify for reimbursement under 1987 Minn. Statutes
473.844, Sub. 5. Our records will be open for review and copying by the
Council or its authorized agents for a period of three years from the date
of certification of tonnages. A brief description of the program(s) and
its operation follows:
The City of Plymouth Recycling Program consists of a City-wide
residential curbside project and a 24 hour/day dropoff center.
Paper, cardboard, glass, metal, oil and batteries are collected on
a twice per month basis. WASP (Super Cycle) was paid $4,200 per
month to service approximately 14,000 homes. Estimated
participation rate is approximately 25%.
Sin rely
AAd
Richard J. iot
Project Coordinator
RJP:kh
Enclosures
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
APPENDIX B - TONNAGE DOCUMENTATION SUMMARY FORM
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of city/town Plymouth
Address (include zip code) 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Contact person Dick Pouliot
Telephone number
2. TONNAGE SUMMARIES
a. City sponsored
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Material
Current Period
April 1 - June 30, 1987
Past Period
Oct. 1, 1986 - Mar. 31, 1987
Tons
Collected
Market
Name and Address Li
Tons
Collected
Market
Name and Address
Aluminum bev. ca
X
A Break out and
Steel bev. cans
X
verification is avail
able from Super C cle
nc.
Glass
X
Mixed metal
X
Batteries
X
Newspaper
X *
6.6
Pilgrim Lane SchnoT
Pioneer Paper
Auto oii
X
Clothing
White goods
Other (list)
Total
278.88
6.6
NOTE: Complete past period only if material wasn't previously claimed.
* 25.83 Tons by Boy Scout Troop 584
5.1 Ton by Pilgrim Lane Elementary School Chess Club.
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July 14, 1987
Virgil Schneider, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plvmouth. Minnesota 55447
Dear Sir:
An incident occurred last evening which has greatly disturbed
me and I would like to relate it to you.
We have opened our home this summer to a young foreign man who
is here in our country on an exchange counselor program through
the International YMCA. His first impression of our country was
made in New York City where a friend of his was robbed and had
their passport destroyed. Having been in Plymouth for the last
three weeks, his impression of the United States had drastically
changed when he discovered all of America is not ridden with
crime and hoodlums, and that we were a completely free society.
Yesterday evening after dinner he asked if it would be okay to
take a walk around the neighborhood. Of course, we said yes,
knowing he was perfectly safe. Unfortunately, he was stopped by
a Plymouth squad car and asked who he was and what he was doing
there. As I understand it, someone in the area phoned to say
there was someone walking on the streets in our area. If this
is indeed the ca e�,;:ZEwould like to have a copy of the report
� young man was stoppon . It has
always been my understanding that it is not unlawful to walk
on the streets during daylight hours in our City. This young
man, unfortunately, now feels that it is probably necessary to
carry his papers with him at all times to prove who he is.
Unfortunately, I cannot help but wonder if this considerate,
soft-spoken young man would have been stopped at all if he
were not a Black African. I am truly disappointed in our
system it this is the case.
Sincerely, �•
AAn Leiner
14840 9th Ave. No.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
cc: Plymouth Chief of Police
Plymouth City Council
July 20, 1987
Ms. Mary Ann Leiner
14840 9th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Ms. Leiner:
� CITY OF
PLYMOUTF+
This letter is in response to your complaint concerning the stopping and ques-
tioning of a foreign exchange student who is staying with you this summer. The
foreign exchange student is a black African.
In keeping with our department policy of investigating fully all complaints
reported against officers of this department, I have referred this matter to
Lieutenant Dennis Paulson of our Patrol Division for a complete follow-up. We
have obtained a transcript of the complainant's call notifying the police dis-
patcher of a suspicious person in their neighborhood. as well as the transcript
of the officer's radio transmissions. It appears to me from reviewing the
transcript of this incident that there were no improprieties on the part of the
police. In fact. the female police officer who came in contact with the exchange
student reported her findings to the dispatcher immediately after her inquiry of
the student. The entire time involved from intial contact to clearing the scene
was two minutes or less. The instructions given to the dispatcher by the officer
was to call the complainant and let them know that it was "an international ex-
change student new to the area".
It is unfortunate that this particular stop and temporary investigation by a
police officer is being perceived as a case of police prejudiced against blacks.
It was not! Through our community outreach program, such as Neighborhood Watch,
we encourage citizens to call us whenever they note anything suspicious in their
neighborhood. Our concern is to make some impact on persons who burglarize
homes. I can assure you that if the exchange student had been white, his actions
"walking through my neighborhood, walking slow, I never seen him before around
here, can you have a squad come and check him out?" would have prompted the same
police action.
If you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Richard J. quist
Public Safet Director
RJC:gs
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Plymouth City Council
BOARD MEMBERS
Nu, .t,,. M.D. July 13, 1987
l'RESII)IA
Bob KoItc>
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Mayor Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
COMMITTEE
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
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Dear Mayor Schneider:
Sen, Catapano
Belle Davenport
David Da\enport
you may recall Hammer Residences held a race recently
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Dou_,Fiala
(June 27) on a course that included the Luce Line and
John LaRe,cl,e
Parker's Lake area. We received so many compliments
LAnAi�'\1ithun
on the course and I thought you may like to hear that!
Patri k Ro_er.
Cir)F\n Sch\\ante>
J:nnr Se\linger
We had 165 participants in both the Family Mile and
Nanc\ Slone
the 10K runs. Twenty-two local businesses and 71
Karen S\\;mu)n
John S\+eene\
volunteers contributed money, prizes and hard work
Rev. Arnold Weher.O.S.B.
to make this event a success.
Sue: Wester. M.D.
I would also like to thank you and the City of Plymouth
for your support of Hammer --we sincerely appreciate it.
truly yours,
Roger A. Deneen
Executive Director
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July 20, 1987
Maria Vasilou, Councilmember
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Maria:
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
The Parkers Lake Park Grand Opening was a huge success! I received very
favorable comments from all the people I met yesterday, not only regarding
the layout of the park itself, but also the celebration. It was really good
to see so many people out enjoying the warm afternoon - that's what parks
should be all about.
Thank you, Maria, for all your special efforts in soliciting volunteer
funding which made the grand opening possible. I am sure it's been many
years since even the oldest participants in the grand opening ceremony could
remember ice cream cones or hot dogs for a nickel.
I hope you are as proud and pleased as I with the way the grand opening
turned out. Thank you again for all your special efforts.
Best regards,
r
G. Willis
Cit Manager
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cc: Mayor and City Council
Eric Blank
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
1190 Yuma Lane �(T
Plymouth, MN 55447
July 14, 1987
Plymouth City Council
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Councilmembers
I have a question regarding a matter which may or
may not be under your control or jurisdiction, but
I hope that if it is not, you will forward it to
the appropriate group or person.
On Monday, July 6, a friend and I each received
parking tickets for parking at Parker's Lake Park
after hours. If it is true that, as our tickets
stated, the park closes at 10:00 p.m., then my
question to you is how one is to know that a closing
time is in effect, and what that time is if no signs
indicate such a time. I observed no signs that night,
and I have been back since to see whether I had been
mistaken, but nowhere was there any mention of a
closing time.
Although I have already paid the fine for what seems
to me an unreasonable enforcement of an unstated law,
I will settle for an explanation of this policy,
rather than request reimbursement of my expense. If
it is common knowledge that area parks close at 10:00
p.m.,.I would like to know where this is stated, so
that I can become better informed on similar matters,
and if the only reason that signs were not put up is
because the park is relatively new, then I would like
to know by what authority a police officer can issue
tickets in an area not designated a no parking zone.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely
yP �vicezotwD
Barbara J. Walter
July 22. 1987
Ms. Barbara J. Master
1190 Yume Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Ms. Walter:
I am enbarrassedi I was not aware officers were issuing citations in parks that
were not properly posted. The "unstated law" that you refer to that deals with
the closing of parks at 10:00 P.M. also applies equally to met In short, it is
my responsibility to ensure that the;e are ". . .periodic checks of such parks to
determine that such signs are stili displayed". Since I was unfamiliar with the
law, how could I expect you to know it.
I have directed that an immediate inventory be made of all of our parks to
determine that appropriate signing is in place. Any deficiencies that we find
will be referred on to the Director of Public Works as required by City ordi-
nance.
Would you please contact your friend that also received a tag on July 6th, and
have that person send me a letter requesting a refund on a citation erroneously
given. I will need you to do the same thing and make sure that you stipulate the
amount that you paid. I will then bring this matter to the attention of the
appropriate officials to see that you are both reimbursed. From reading the
ordinance, which for your information is found in the Plymouth City Code under
Section 805.07, it appears that I should have been the one given the citation,
not you.
Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention so that we can remedy any
future misunderstandings.
Sincerely,
R i chard J. 1 qu i st
Public Safety Director
RJC:gs
cc: James G. Millis - City Manager
Mr. Eric J. Blank
Director, Parks and Recreation
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Blank:
Many thanks for your kind note.
opportunity to contribute toward
Grand Opening ceremony.
Commercial
Normandale Lake Cttice Park
8400 Normanciaie Lake Bou!evard
Suite 375
Bloomington. Minnesota 55437
6122'921-2000
July 20, 1987
We are indeed grateful for the
the success of the Parkers Lake
As I am sure you know, we truly enjoy being a part of the
Plymouth community. Please continue to let us know when we can
be of service to the city.
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Yours very truly,
TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY
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