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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-26-1987CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM June 26, 1987 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. JOINT COUNCIL/PRAC DINNER MEETING -- Tuesday, June 30, 5:30 p.m. The City Council and PRAC will meet in the City Center lunchroom. Enclosed under separate cover is the agenda for this meeting. Given the scope of the agenda, the meetinq will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. in order that all topics can be given adequate consideration. Wight dinner will be served. 2. BOARD OF REVIEW -- Tuesday, June 30, 7:30 p.m. The Council will reconvene as the Board of Review in the Council Chambers. 3. RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES TASK FORCE -- Tuesday, June 30, 5:30 p.m. A dinner meeting of the Residential Care Facilities Task Force will be held in the City Council conference room. Attached is a copy of the June 30 agenda together with summary notes from their May 21 meeting. (M-3) 4. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- City offices will be closed Friday, July 3. 5. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- The next regular meeting of the City Council Is scheduled for Moi7day, July 6. 6. MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH -- Wednesday, July 8, 5:30 p.m. For information purposes, a press release from the Plymouth Civic League on the evening's activities is attached. (M-6) 7. CITY EMPLOYEE PICNIC -- The annual City Employee Picnic will be held Wednesday, July 15 at the French Regional Park from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dinner (Pig roast & KFC chicken) is expected to be served around 5:30 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a dessert. Entrance fee to the park is $3.00 per car. Please let Laurie know by Thursday, July 9 if you will be attending, how many will be attending from your family, and the ages of the children attending. 8. JULY CALENDAR -- The July calendar of meetings and events is attached. -8) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM June 26, 1987 Page two FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. EDUCATIONAL FINANCING -- The Council has learned that the last session of legislature made substantial changes to the funding of public education. Essentially, the State's own commitment to educa- tion, has been hedged by requiring local school districts to raise a higher number of mills in order to qualify for any state aids. These changes will be felt over the next two years with the major impact being felt with taxes payable in 1989. That will conveniently defer the "hit' until after state elections. The data I have seen prepared, by the Association of Metropolitan School Districts, clearly indicate that mill rates will escalate. The following data are taken from information prepared by the Association based upon the new legislation: District Hopkins Robbinsdale Wayzata Actual 1986/87 27.36 mills 34.52 mills 32.58 mills Projected 1987/88 27.18 mills 34.07 mills 31.30 mills Projected 1988/89 30.18 mills 36.05 mills 34.14 mills These millage increases are largely the result of decreasing actual state aid to the school districts essentially in the 1988/89 school year. he Hopkins School District is projected to lose $464 per student, the Wayzata District $287 per student and the Robbinsdale District $171 per student. Data for the Osseo School District is not included within these projections as they are not apparently a member of the Association of Metropolitan School Districts. 2. NORTHWEST BOULEVARD TREES & RETAINING WALL -- Last Fall during the Town Meeting for Area 2, Arlene Johnson expressed concern about the planting of trees on the east side of Northwest Boulevard from West Medicine Lake Road to County Road 9, and about the ground cover to be planted on the stonewall at County Road 61 and Medicine Lake Drive. Based upon the current schedule, the trees are scheduled for installation the week of duly 10. The status of the plantings on the retaining wall is discussed in the attached memorandum from Fred Moore. He indicates that because of the unusually dry spring, planting was not undertaken as originally scheduled. Fred's memo indicates that the ground cover will be planted this September, anticipating that more moderate temperatures and rainfall should enhance chances of survivability. We have communicated this fact to Ms. Johnson by letter. (I-2) 3. CONCERNS RAISED BY TIM AND CINDY HARRER, 10710 - 15TH AVENUE NORTH -- Attached is a letter to the Mayor from Tim and Cindy Harrer expressing their concern about general homestead maintenance in the vicinity of their home and the impact of this maintenance on the appraisal of their home. Sue Mauderer, appraiser, has visited the CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM June 26, 1987 Page three site as part of the Board of Review follow-up evaluation. At the Board of Review meeting, the Harrer's indicated that the City has not been responsive whatsoever to previous letters. Attached is a copy of our file materials dating back to 1983. The Council will note that we have attempted to respond to the Harrer's concerns which are somewhat complicated by the municipal corporate limits of Medicine Lake and Plymouth. We have asked community service officers to once again investigate the Harrer's concerns. (I-3) 4. G.O. BOND SALE -- Bid tabulations prepared by Ehlers and Associates from the ity's June 22 sale of $3,300,000 Water Revenue Bonds and $1,700,000 Fire Protection Bonds are attached for the Council's information. (I-4) 5. DETOUR - ZACHARY & COUNTY ROAD 9 -- The County closed Zachary Lane north of County Road 9 on Wednesday, June 24, in order to construct the connection with new County Road 9. A " detour route' has been marked by the County. The road will be closed for approximately two weeks. 6. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, June 26, a City development identification sign was installed at the northwest corner of 54th Avenue and Nathan Lane. The development, proposed by Northwood Homes, includes an application for a rezoning and preliminary plat. The rezoning is from FRD (Future Restricted Development) District to B-3 (Service Business) District. The preliminary plat is for 6 lots on 3 blocks which will eventually contain 128 multi -family dwelling units. A site plan and conditional use permit will be processed at sometime in the future. The Planning Commission will consider this application at a public hearing scheduled for July 7, 1987. 7. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION -- At its June 11, 1987 meeting the Shingle Creek Watershed—Management Commission adopted its 1988 budget. The Commissioners approved a budget assessment of $70,000 which is allocated 50% on the basis of area within the watershed and 50% on the basis of assessed valuation within the watershed. Plymouth's share of the budget is 10.5% or $7,353.00. A copy of the budget is attached. (I-7) 8. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILS -- Summary reports on special traffic enforcement details conducted by the Police Department during June are attached. They include: a. Holly Lane north of County Road 9 b. East Medicine Lake Blvd. - area of 30th Avenue North c. Peony Lane - area of 4640 (I-8) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM June 26, 1987 Page four 9. MINUTES: a. Planning Commission, June 10, 1987. (I -9a) b. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, June 17, 1987. (I -9b) c. Plymouth Safety Committee, June 10, 1987. (I -9c) d. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, June 11, 1987 (I -9d) 10. AREA 7 TOWN MEETING RESPONSES -- Staff responses to Resident Feedback forms from the une 8 Town Meeting are attached. (I-10) 11. HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES -- A report from Senior Community Services on their first-half programs and services to Plymouth residents is attached. In 1987 the Council authorized funding to this agency in the amount of $1,000. Also attached is a 1988 funding request from the Northwest YMCA for their Detached Worker Program. A copy of their report on 1987 services was included in last week's Manager's memo. As noted previously, all reports and 1988 budget requests will be retained for future consideration by the Council during the 1988 budget sessions. (I-11) 12. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES - LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMCOMMIT-TEES -- The AMM Board of Directors will be considering appointments to its five legislative policy committees during July. The attached Bulletin from AMM President Neil Peterson provides a brief description of each committee. City staff members currently serving on one or more committees include: Metropolitan Agencies Committee - Frank Boyles Municipal Revenues Committee - Jim Willis Housing & Economic Development - Blair Tremere General Legislation Committee - Frank Boyles If any member of the Council would like to serve on a committee, please contact Laurie before July 1 and she will submit your name to the AMM. (I-12) 13. LMC ADVISORY ON U.S. SUPREME COURT CASE AFFECTING MUNICIPAL ZONING F'RAC110E5 -- The attached memorandum fromThomas- rundhoe er, Staff Attorney, summarizes the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision relating to property owner compensation for constraining land use through local regulation. (I-13) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM June 26, 1987 Page five 14. CITY EMPLOYEES -- I have received the following correspondence on Plymouth City employees: a. Memorandum congratulating Greg Ertz and Park Maintenance employees for their work on the Zachary Lane restoration project. (I -14a) b. Letter from James H. Gaffney, Hennepin County Assistant Attorney, commending the Plymouth Police Department, and Sgt. Larry Rogers in particular, for work and assistance in a kidnapping/extortion case. (I -14b) c. Letter to Darrell Johnson, Engineering Aide, from Timothy Podolske, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (I -14c) d. Letter from Paul Tucci, Assistant Center Manager, Ridgedale Center, to commend Firefighter Denny Evenson for assisting Center staff in the evacuation of persons from a portion of the facility when a gas leak was discovered. (I -14d) e. Letter to Dick Carlquist from the Government Training Service and Minnesota Association of Police Chiefs, for his participation in the 1987 Spring Police Chiefs Conference. (I -14e) f. Copy of a plaque presented to Scott Hovet from the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers in appreciation of his contributions to the 1987 education program for Minnestoa Assessors. (I -14f) 15. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Memorandums from Councilmember Bob Zitur to City Manager, Mayor and City Council, regarding the City's recycling program and his attendance at a June 24 French Regional Park Citizen's Advisory Council meeting. (I -15a) b. Notification sent to all licensed refuse collectors on the City's July 20 public hearing for the proposed Organized Refuse Collection System. (I -15b) c. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson, 1555 Juneau Lane, from Eric Blank, in response to their June 16 letter concerning problems associated with the development of Parkers Lake park. (I -15c) d. Letter to Hennepin County Department of Transporation, from West Ridge Townhouse Association, advising of property damage due to construction activity for new County Road 9. (I -15d) C11Y COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM June 26, 1987 Page six e. Letter to Mrs. Robert Chapman, 10877 South Shore Drive, from City Manager, in response to Mrs. Chapman's letter on the extension of 10th Avenue between Nathan Lane and South Shore Drive. (I -15e) f. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Virginia, and Mr. William Ruff, from Frank Boyles, providing notification on four conditions of non-compliance with the May 1 agreement with the City on the fox farm operation. The letter is in response to a dune 19, 1987 inspection of the fox farm by Community Service Officer bane Laurence. The Virginia's and Mr. Ruff will have until duly 6 to remedy the conditions, after which City representatives will reinspect the property for compliance. (I -15f) g. Letter responding to Mr. Brian Cederlind, 16730 - 32nd Avenue North, from Public Safety Director, with regard to a parking ticket issued to Mr. Cederlind. Mr. Cederlind's letter to the Police Department is also attached. (I -15g) James G. Willis City Manager OGW:jm attach SPECIAL STUDY COMMITTEE AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1987 5:30 P.M. DINNER/STUDY MEETING Committee Members David Davenport, Chairman Paul Steigerwald Gay Varecka Pat Neils Roger A. Deneen Anita Voqel 1. Call to Order/Dinner: 5:30 P.M. 2. Approval of May 21, 1987 Summary Notes �A-3 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD. PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 Council Conference Room Consultant Donn Wiski Resolution, Inc. 3. Continue review and evaluation of uses and zoning classification 4. Review of graphic material regarding public/semi-public land use classification 5. Recommendations/Joint Discussion meeting with Planning Commission 6. Other Business: 7. Adjournment 8:30 P.M. NOTE: Members who are unable to attend the meeting which includes dinner should contact Community Development Director Blair Tremere or Planning Secretary Grace Wineman. 1,k -3 SUMMARY NOTES OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES SPECIAL TASK FORCE MEETING DATE: May 21, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman David Davenport Gay Varecka Anita Vogel Roger Deneen Paul Steigerwald MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Neils ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director Bl.ai- Tremere Planning Consultant Donn Wiski Cliairman Davenport called the meetinq to order at 6:0-0 P.M. The Summary Notes of the May 7, 1987 meeting were approved; Paul Steigerwald abstained since he did not attend that meeting. Donn Wiski reviewed in detail his memoranda of May 13, 1987 and May 20, 1987. Paul Steigerwald reviewed the several concerns expressed by the Planning Commission be- fore the Task Force was established last year. He recounted the concerns the Planning Commission had as they finalized the Public Hearings and deliberations of a planning application for a Conditional Use Permit for a residential facility. Discussion ensued regarding various risks and exposure that the City would have given the several possible approaches outlined in the hand out materials. Chairman Davenport reviewed the merits of establishing a new facility/ institutional zoning district or districts. He stated that this should help identify clearly the intent of the City's plans and ordinances particularly as to location. The Committee then reviewed the matrix prepared by Donn Wiski, and particularly versions B-1 and B-2. Substantial discussion centered around definitions and classifi- cations. There was discussion about the provision for boarding care facilities and hospice facilities. Consideration was given to the possible establishment of a "health code" overlay district which would include a number of facilities which clearly were related to health care. The overlay district would allow certain specific facilities to be pro- vided in a variety of zoning districts where the overlay district was approved; this varies somewhat from the establishment of a formal zoning district to which such facilities are limited. Paul Steigerwald expressed concern with the location of boarding care facilities/homes as a use in the R -1A, R -1B and R-2 Zoning Districts. Further discussion ensued on that point and the conclusion was to leave boarding care homes as indicated in matrix B-2 with a note as to Paul Steigerwald's concern about having them as a conditional use in those zoning districts. Blair Tremere discussed the definition of day care facility and the relationship to day care centers as now provided in the zoning ordinance. The accessory status of day care centers to schools and churches was noted; it was the consensus of the Committee to keep the current status, i.e., day care centers would be accessory to schools and churches in the Residential Zoning Districts. M -3 SUMMARY NOTES OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES SPECIAL TASK FORCE Page two May 21, 1987 The Committee then reviewed matrix version C-1 and Chairman Davenport stated that it seemed to be much more liberal than the others. Discussion ensued regarding shelters and particular discussion was directed to churches and the possibility of institutional classification for Just churches. Chairman Davenport expressed concern that the allowance of residential facilities on church sites might be problematical. There was discussion about the status of lodging and boarding houses; there was a consensus that they should be deleted as indicated on this matrix. There was discussion regarding the provision of living places for, say, 20 unrelated persons. At this time, there is no place provided unless the persons would be institu- tionalized or incarcerated. Further discussion ensued regarding lodging facilities. The consensus was to retain that classification. There was also consensus that churches and schools could be conditional uses in an I -11A Zoning District per the matrix; other uses would be located in a I -1/B Zoning District. The following information was requested for the next meeting to assist the Committee in wrapping up the discussion and findings. 1. A definition of public/institutional zoning district, including locational criteria if possible. 2. A map showing existing public/semi-public guiding areas (with corresponding zoning). 3. A map showing potential public/semi-public areas (including corresponding zoning). The next meeting was scheduled for dune with the specific date to be established later depending upon potential conflicts of individual members. Chairman Davenport stressed that this would be a critical meeting and there should 100% attendance. the Plymouth Civic heague CONTACT: LaVonne Sjoberg 559-3800 (h) 926-9817 (o) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maureen Shaver 473-8568 (h) (o) _ rqC/- MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, JULY 8, 1987 1A — (-.r '—(-.r PLYMOUTH [JUNE 29, 19871 -- The Plymouth Civic League has made final preparations for the free, outdoor concert, MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, to be held Wednesday, July 8 beginning at 6:00 PM in the natural amphitheater at Plymouth City Center. The concert will feature the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Kenneth Jean, guest conductor for the Orchestra's 1987 Symphony for the Cities. This year's MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH concert program will delight concertgoers, young and old, with a program of familiar light classics including works by Strauss, Handel, and Tchaikovsky. Paul Stagg, of WCCO radio will be the master of ceremony for the pre -orchestral program. This entertainment will include the City of the Lakes Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, the Wayzata Children's Choir, the Teddy Bear Band, the Wayzata Senior High dance line and color guard, and the Plymouth Puppet Wagon. A special booth sponsored by Northwestern Bell Community Service will be distributing their "Life Saver" emergency tags. These tags are sewn into clothing or attached to shoes and identifies children. Concession stands will offer hot dogs and bratwurst, peanuts, popcorn, ice cream, and cotton candy and soft drinks. People are encouraged to bring a picnic supper, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the sounds of summer as played by one of the top ten orchestras in the United States. Contributors of the 95.00 Plymouth Civic League family memberships will be eligible for drawings to be awarded at the concert. Prizes include gift certificates to the Minnesota Orchestra and the Radisson Hotels. For further information about family memberships, call LaVonne Sjoberg at 559-3800. The evening will conclude with a dl,�splay of fireworks. "In celebration of the 15th anniversary MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, the fireworks portion of evening will be the best display ever," said Bob Essig President of the Plymouth Civic League. JA Special arrangements have been made for Senior Citizens and handicap persons for easier access to the event. For further information call LaVonne Sjoberg at 559-3800. 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One of these concerns was the weeds growing on the retaining wall along Northwest Boulevard approximately opposite West Medicine Lake Drive. The Mayor's letterstated that we would be planting the appropriate type of ground cover on this wall. Last fall maintenance crews pulled out the large weeds which had grown in the wall. The grass, which was growing, was not removed. This was done in anticipation of this spring planting a ground cover on the wall. The ground cover, which will be planted on the wall, is a prairie flower type of cover which will be similar to Crown Vetsch. Sherm Goldberg has been working with a landscaper in selecting a material. This material can be seeded on the wall through a hydraulic seeding process which has a very successful growth rate. As with all seeding, this must be done during a period of time when ample rains are expected. Within this area, this is during the month of May or the month of September. Because of our extremely unusual weather conditions last winter and this spring, we have not had ample rains to support seed. For this reason, we have not planted the ground cover. If we receive a normal September, we would anticipate planting the ground cover the first week of September. Presently, there are no large weeds growing on the wall, although there is some grass. Although I do not believe this is unsightly, some people do. In order to remove the grass from the wall the Park Maintenance Department will be spraying the wall with a chemical known as "Roundup". This chemical will kill all vegetation on the wall. This chemical is being used since it will not hamper the growth of the new material when it is planted this September. Memo: Frank Boyles June 26, 1987 Page Two Although we had anticipated having the wall replanted this spring, the weather did not cooperate. If we would have planted the wall, the material would not have grown. If you need any additional information, please contact me. FGM:kh cc: Sherm Goldberg Mark Peterson S/F 7/10/87 logic) 15+h ave. no. �-3 PlymoLL+h, mN Ssyy 1 - 545-933- d�� - ^., -•., June a� Iq$'1 `0. Dear Mayr "1 eul j� Qs �ou w,11 feC0.l l esen+ed our ond presMje-& our concerns o-+ +he SUnP- a:� Pligmou+h C'%+Y 1-10,11 reg0.fdjn% -}he Igg9 Tnarke+ Value, o; our' home . En c-1os ed oar e- So rrie o� +h e, � P-4e-rs we. 1N00.0 e CEJ f ice- c n concern;n� 4 -he F r8\oIems kha+ 1zo,ve 6een, o,nd o.c e , jresen+ in our n6 tch r -hood, on I54�) C1v e. 00 - Couneilu,oman Vo�s�l�ou assured. Tm o,� 4 -be, mee4in� +hoicgeo-ime �o Come, en - o,+ and v',eo our areo, 4., see -For herself +he, Gondl4lons +V)o,+ exist which are 4e C4useS -'oe- our concern l,Je exc4)cin9e6 -I eaephone calls o-nd 11a: 1+ m essoLCes o n r eco ra e"r s --UL) ► ce . SI n ce C"a1\ ed her 4 -Loc) more -V-imes o ncd 6,N e h earcl, noA-h►n�-�ur4er - l,vhod- ha ppe-rled ? fie - mo -6e -,+ dea r- we wo,n+ed 4-o -}-o lk 4-o her cvJer she did c-Ome +0 15 ` ave. 'no. Susan fRauderer' came ou-+ +o our- home ys+erdo�y rtor a c-e-assessrnen+ 4 OLAF hoLLse- Wks ch she Oe pce-F Oslnc -For dour Board mee-+'1(13 on June Prior +o 4 -ha+ rnee.+ing cue would o pPc-eoiod e your eomino, OL& and skocwly drivihs U -p 4- door) Is+h Qv e . Ro. + surround % n(� areok-- 40 see -�or �our.se.l L wVit� we ase so disyJ 4ed . The conAinued cond'k4i c of +hE road, -the oyovel pi+ 4 6um�4r-LjAS, o,6"6oneL; veh',ole.s 4- vnk&mph- �0.rd5 -+- 60LLses Should 6e. seen b� �ou, +- o- ec-s on L�ouLr goaed +o a enol)!E oto -1-o make o -n '10 -dor med and �'o�; r d e c; s l o() on SuRe 3D SVRCZ el% -Tian * L`indy Marc er' August 21, 1986 Mr. Tom Vetsch Street Foreman Plymouth City Offices 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Tom: Well, once again it is time to bring up another issue with respect to 15th Avenue North in Plymouth. Since a new house was built which borders 15th Avenue North, the corner of this street has been completely under water. This has also resulted in potholes where the water continually sits. We find this to be totally unacceptable for a city street. 15th Avenue North has not been dry since the first rains of spring. There must be something that can be done to solve this problem. Perhaps building the road up higher so that the water runs off on each side, or possibly a drain pipe of some sort running from the problem corner out to South Shore Drive for runoff. This is your area of expertise, so surely you should be able to come up with a solution. Please check this out at your earliest convenience and let us know of your decision in the matter. Sincerely, Tim and Cindy Harrer 10710 15th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Re: 15th Avenue North Plymouth, MN Mr. Neal Sorenson City of Medicine Lake 132 Peninsula Road Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Mr. Virgil A. Schneider City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Dear Messrs. Sorenson and Schneider: April 2, 1986 `� 3 I am addressing this letter to both of you in order to avoid hearing back from each of you that the matters I am about to mention are not within your jurisdiction. You are both aware of the problems that exist and conditions that are allowed to continue concerning some of the properties located on 15th Avenue North in Plymouth. I am taking this opportunity to once again state our concern and disgust with both of your Cities in allowing these conditions to exist. First of all, I would like to suggest, once again, that both of you take a drive out to 15th Avenue North in order to be totally familiar with the area about which I am writing. The first thing you are bound to notice is the condition of the road. I realize that potholes are common in Minnesota, but these are ridiculous! Every Spring since we have lived here, I have taken it upon myself to call Tom Vetcher at the Plymouth City Offices to see that 15th Avenue gets properly graded in order to drive on it safely. He has always been extremely cooperative, but I do not see it as responsibility to see that this city street is properly maintained. Secondly, the Gould family now seems to own at least four vehicles, all of which have to be parked outside of their garage since they are still illegally manufacturing arc s inside. These vehicles continually impede incoming and outgoing traTTic on 15th Avenue North, mainly because they are sticking out onto the street. In addition, automobile parts and various other debris is always stored in this area. I would be very interested in two things: (1) what is the required distance for a vehicle to be parked from a city street, and (2) exactly what actions have been taken against Mr. Gould within the past year to encourage him to stop his illegal manufacturing activities? -2 - Thirdly, as you have seen, a new house has been built on 15th Avenue North. Initially, we were very pleased to see this happen, as it seemed to be a very attractive house with nice landscaping possibilities. Unfortunately, these people have no regard for their property or concern for others. They keep an old wreck of a couch ofi their porch, and there are piles of leftover scrap lumber which they simply leave all over instead of hauling away. They, too, have so much in their garage that they must park their cars outside. Can nothing be done to see that they clean up their property? Last of all, is the Martin property, which continues to look almost as if it were abandoned. The house itself is in disrepair, not to mention the yard, which is cluttered and unkempt. What must we do to convince you people that something must be done about these conditions? We have written letters, made telephone calls and attended meetings and none of it seems to make a bit of difference. I also know that we are not the only people who have complained. We are seriously contemplating a move from this area. We enjoy the lake very much and would miss living on it, but it is beginning to be too high a price to pay when every time we have company, or even drive in and out ourselves, we are angered and embarrassed by the neighborhood in which we live. I would very much appreciate your immediate response indicating what your reactions are to these problems, answers to my questions above, what you feel your responsibilities are as elected officials of the public, and what you intend to do about this area. Sincerely, Cynthia K. Harrer 10710 15th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 =a CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: April 7, 1986 TO: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT COMPLAINT OF CYNTHIA & TIMOTHY HARRER Attached is a letter dated April 2, 1986 which includes numerous complaints by Cynthia and Timothy Harrer regarding properties located adjacent to their homestead. Also attached for your information are materials generated in May of 1985 as a result of another Harrer letter. Would you please have the Community Service Officers investigate thoroughly each of these complaints and, when complete, draft a letter for the Mayor's signature reqarding the actions which the City has, is, or will take in the future to eliminate the observed problems. Perhaps, you and I could review the draft with Mayor Schneider before providing him with a final copy. Let me know if you have any questions. FB:jm attach PLYMOUTWPOLICE DEPARTMENT l _,::) LNBR ISN UOC�� UCS ® I I // I I I/ LNBR ISN UOC UCS / /I I/ ❑ OFFICER ASSIGNED T. Saba ASSISTED BY SUPR. APPROVED DETECTIVE ASSIGNED DATE/TIME REPORT MADE ME55. KEY CONTROL NUMBER OCA CONT. AGENCY NCIC (DENT. CAG O - Other ❑ April 9, 1986 !; E C 1 / , , , ,� / M, N 0, 2 1 7 1 7 10 1 0 / LNBR DATE REPORTED RPD TIME RPD TRP LOCATION GRID NBR ILGN) 10710 15th PLACE CONINItTTED :i't C Avenue 2/ 1 01 41 01 2 18 1 6 1/ 1 1 2 0 0/ 2 1 5 // LNBR ISN UOC�� UCS ® I I // I I I/ LNBR ISN UOC UCS / /I I/ ❑ OFFICER ASSIGNED T. Saba ASSISTED BY SUPR. APPROVED DETECTIVE ASSIGNED HRD Codes P - Phone R - Radio r— I In Person V Visual M - Mail T Other OFFENSE C] OR INITIAL COMPLAINT❑ DATE & TIME OCCURRED Public Nuisance March/April 1986 _ VICTIM (IF FIRM, NAME OF FIRM & NAME OF PROP.) BUSINESS ADDRESS BUSINESS PHONE Cynthia K. Harrier HOME ADDRESS HOME PHONE 10710 15th Avenue North 545-9334 D.O.B. OCCUPATION IF SCHOOL GRAUL I PARENT'S NAMES IF VICTIM IS JUVENILE A PERSON PERSON REPORTING OFFENSE TO POLICE BUSINESS ADDRESS BUSINESS PHONE HOME ADDRESS same as above FINDINGS. DISPOSITION OR LOSS HOMEPHONE .,ynthia Harrier wrote the mayors of Plymouth and Medicine Lake complaining about the cundiLivn of the road, 15th Avenue North, and the residential properties along 15th Avenue from 102 Peninsula Road to 10715 15th Avenue North. The letter from Cynthia Harrier dated April 2, 1986, is attached to this report for reference. On April 7, 1986, Assistant City Manager, Frank Boyles, send a copy of the letter and prior letters and reports regarding similar matters, to Director Carlquist. The memo from Boyles to Carlquist requested that the Community Service Officers thoroughly investigate the complaints outlined in the Cynthia Harrer letter. The investigation was done on April 8, 1986. The finding were as follows: 1. 15th Avenue North is a narrow dirt road and because of the wet spring weather has developed many potholes that now require grading. This roadway is affected by the weather much more than a hard surface road and is difficult to maintain. 2. The Gould family resides in Medicine Lake at 102 Peninsula Road. They do service on motor vehicles from their residential garage and other buildings on the Gould property. The vehicles appear to be licensed and operable late models that are there only for a few hours while they are serviced. The property is clean with the exception of two motor vehicle engines setting by a tree and some mist. car parts neatly stacked behind a storage building. The vehicles around the Gould residence are immediately adjacent to 15th Avenue, but because 15th Avenue is a narrow dirt road, that is the nature of both on and off street parking in this area. SPOSIT p Pending ❑ U - Unfounded ❑ A - CLRD/Arrest Adult ❑ A - Assist/Advised ❑ G -GOA/UTL ❑ ENTERED CJ RS BY: C' - EYc. i CLRD. rl J CLRD/Arrest Juv. ❑ R Ret. Oth. Agency ❑ O - Other ❑ PERSONS ARRESTED — SUSPECTS - WITNESSES & ADDITIONAL DETAILED REPORT ON CONTINUATION 5HEE1 3 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT 5E OR INCIDENT Public Nuisance Cynthia K. Harrer kTE 3 TIME OCCURRq March/April 19R PREC. NO. 25 3. There is a recently constructed house across from 102 Peninsula Road; the new address is 10725 15th Avenue. The house was built by Northside Builders. I have attached a copy of the building permit for reference. The building has not been completed and they are end cut pieces of lumber in the yard, but they are mostly in one pile. The yard is relatively clean for a construction site, of course it's just rough dirt that hasn't been leveled or sodded. 4. The Martin property at 10715 15th Avenue is clean. The house is small and plain, but there isn't any debris or trash that would constitute a public nuisance. The grass has not yet started to grow and there is not any leaves or tall grasses left from last year. There is some lumber stacked under a porch, but that appears to be in good condition and is not a problem. 5. Across from the Martin property is the Harrer property, 10710 15th Avenue North. The property is kept up with the exception of some fence posts, a half dozen landscaping timbers, misc. other items and an old Polaris Snowmobile with an expired license, HK353, listing to CK Harrer at the same address. The serial number is 738853 and the license expired in Feb. 1985. In summary, the properties along 15th Avenue vary considerably in value and the houses are quite different, but the yards and items stored on the properties are quite similar although the specific items vary somewhat. The roadway does require regular grading because it is a dirt roadway largely affected by the weather. A more detailed report of the investigation is attached along with some Poloroid pictures taken during the field investigation. The complaint is unfounded. The investigation found an unlicensed snowmobile that should be stored inside or it should be currently licensed, although it does appear to be rusty, unused and may by inoperable. PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT IM14C VICTIM DATE 3 TIME OCCURRED IN RE 15TH AVENUE NORTH AND SOUTH SHORE DRIVE PUBLIC NUISANCE VIOLATIONS: On April 8, 1986, I inspected the properties located on 15th Avenue between Medicine Lake and South Shore Drive. (15th Avenue is a narrow dirt road, approximately 10 feet wide, that runs north for approximately one block towards Medicine Lake from the South Shore Drive curve around the Country House than south for another block to a dead end. The first block divides the Cities of Medicine Lake and Plymouth; the second block is entirely in the City of Plymouth.) The first 100 yards of this dirt road is very bumpy. The weather is a big factor on the condition of this dirt road. Numerous potholes develop in the spring and during other wet periods. When the weather is dry, the road is very dusty. The first house north of South Shore Drive and south of 15th Avenue is still under construction. This is a single family, wood frame house. The house is in the final stages, but the stucco is not painted and nothing has been done with the yard, that's still rough dirt. There are some end cuts of 2 by 4's and some left over small pieces of lumber in the yard. The area is relatively clean for a construction site and the remaining materials are mostly in one pile. The second house on 15th is on the lake or north side of the Avenue. The address is 102 Peninsula Road. This is the Richard Gould Residence. At 3:00 p.m. there were several late model cars parked off 15th Avenue near the Gould garage. The cars were currently licensed and appeared operable. Two engines were on the ground beside a large tree near the Gould driveway and 15th Avenue. A few other automobile parts, fenders, tires and other body and frame parts were neatly piled by the garage. There appeared to be a total of 12 to 15 pieces. I spoke to a young man who identified himself as Rick Gould. He stated they serviced cars here and that one of the two engines on the ground was just recently put there and the other was for a boat and had been there for 9 years. I told him that it was spring clean-up time and that most cities were encouraging there residents to clean up their yards and to do their part in helping to beautify the City. The following vehicles were parked near the Gould residence: PKC298, RBR772, NPR331, RCD530, NWA089 and FJN589. On the south side of 15th Avenue as you head southward is 10715 15th Avenue, the Martin residence. This property is the cleanist I've seen it in years. There are a few pieces of lumber under the porch and a trailer in the driveway. The yard is clean and I could not see any cars, misc. parts or other refuse that could be called a public nuisance. Across the street from the above address is 10710 15th Avenue North, the Harrer residence. This property is well kept with the exception of a half dozen land- scaping timbers, two saw horses, some fence posts, a red wheelbarrow and an old, If rusty Polaris Snowmobile(HK353) on the 15th Avenue side of a grey storage building. There was also a white kitchen stove vent -hood by some empty garbage cans. Although the houses and properties varied considerably in value and condition, not one proper?y stood gut from th others with respect to tra$h, debris and other items that generally constitute a pubic nuisance. I took Poloroid pictures to document my �henrvatinnc 101 April 21, 1986 CITYOF PLYMOUTtt Ms. Cynthia K. Harrer 10710 - 15th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Harrer: DATE: REFERRED T0: S/F: 86 - 24 The Public Safety Department has completed an investigation of your concerns as stated in your April 2, 1986 letter. I am attaching for your information, a copy of their report on this subject. With respect to 15th Avenue North, by copy of this letter I am askinq that the Street Department devote appropriate attention to qradinq this roadway periodically (normally 4 to 5 times per year). As you know, the better long-term solution is to petition for installation of a permanent roadway at this location. Should you decide to do this, you should contact. Fred Moore, Public Works Director, to obtain a petition for public improvement. I am sure that this would solve your problem on a more lonq-term basis. Since the Gould family resides in Medicine Lake, there is nothinq the City of Plymouth can do with respect to the vehicle repair operation underway at this address. I do not know whether Medicine Lake ordinance would prohibit this type of activity. Perhaps Mayor Sorenson can respond to this matter. From the inspection of addresses of 10715 and 10725 - 15th Avenue North, they do not have conditions constituting a public nuisance. Thank you for your letter and I will see to it that copies of this letter and report are forwarded to Tom Vetsch, our Street Supervisor, and Mayor Sorenson of Medicine Lake. Sincerely, - A, Vi gil Schneider Mayor cc: Tom Vetsch Mayor Sorenson Public Safety Department 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 May 21, 1985 Cynthia & Timothy Harrer 10710 15th Avenue North Plymouth, Mn. 55441 Dear Cynthia and Timothy Harrer: Your letter dated May 13, 1985 regarding the nuisance at 10715 15th Avenue has been received and action to correct the violations has been initiated. As you know, there have been a number of violations of City Code at the 10715 15th location. The City has notified the property owner on these prior occasions and the particular violations at issue during those time periods were corrected. The same and new violations always seem to re- occur. Our Community Service Officers have reinspected the property, as well as neighboring properties, and have documented many observed violations. We have contacted the owners of the 10715 15th Avenue property and other property owners where we observed violations of our City Ordinance. The particular property you mentioned is a special case because of the numerous, recurring violations. As in similar matters, if the owners do not comply with the ordinance, the case is referred to our City Attorney for a formal complaint. A mandatory court appearance is required with a formal complaint. You can be assured that a City representative will continue to observe the property at 10715 15th Avenue and document the violations. We will refer to court any litter, refuse or public nuisance situations that we observe. Thank you for taking the time to write about this matter. We appreciate your cooperation. Should you have any questions or concerns about the process of this case, please call me at the Plymouth Police Department, 559-2800 ext. 356. Sincerely, Richard J. Carlquist Director of Public Safety BY: Thomas C. Saba Police Sergeant 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612') 559-2800 Re: 15th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota The Honorable David Davenport Mayor, City of Plymouth Plymouth City Offices 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mayor Davenport: DATE: 85 - 37 REFERRED TO: S/F: May 13, 1985 We are writing this letter to you to make a request which will take very little of your time. For approximately the past three years, we have tried in vain to take appropriate action to try and clean up the neighborhood surrounding 15th Avenue North in Plymouth. We have written letters to our State Representative and Senator, to the Mayor of Medicine Lake, worked with Nea Wronski, Community Service Officer for Plymouth and worked with Tom Vetsch of your road maintenance department. Tom has been most helpful in keeping 15th Avenue North in good repair and is to be commended for his willingness to help and the prompt way in which he has always answered telephone calls and provided needed services to 15th Avenue North. Our request is this: would you drive out and personally inspect the residences bordering on 15th Avenue North, especially the house and lot located at 10715 15th Avenue North, and consider whether you would like to come out of your house every morning and encounter the mess that we / have to; a car up on jacks for weeks because the transmission has been taken apart, garbage and trash all over the yard, unmown grass, a fence that has been half torn down during fights, broken windows, a house which badly needs paint, and cars (up to 11 in number) at various times all over the neighboring lot. Then please take the time to write us in return to explain why the City of Plymouth has allowed this slum to exist. Surely, it is in violation of various ordinances of the City of Plymouth. There are always different people that seem to be living there, furniture is constanting being moved in and out, and people come and go at all hours of the day and night. Please be objective and thorough. shortly. Thank you for your time and effort. We will expect to hear from you Sincerely, 1(�'9 Ib 15+h OPV C . Pio P l L mMCLA, Mo . 5csgq Sq5- Q33q 5 =3 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: May 14, 1985 TO: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager SUBJECT COMPLAINT OF CYNTHIA & TIMOTHY HARRER Dick, attached is a letter to the Mayor from Cynthia and Timothy Harrer, 10710 - 15th Avenue North, regarding the condition of properties located on 15th Avenue, in particular, 10715 - 15th Avenue North. Would you please have the CSO's conduct an inspection of the properties in question for possible nuisance violations (junk car, refuse accumulation, etc.) and take the necessary actions if appropriate. Could you also prepare a response to the Harrer's letter and provide me with a copy so I may include it in the Manager's memo. JGW:jm attach cc: S/F - 5/22 L1 I T yr I LTrlvuln PUBLIC NUISANCE COMPLAINT CASE NO. Date Reported: -64 o4-ol- irs Time: Iyoo Report Taken By: ia- Location of Nuisance: log IS l" Property Owner/Firm/Mgr. Dok.w, Mc -4,6, Phone: 4�54a- glat, Address of Owner/Firm/Mgr. tcl`t �SV" k". #4. Nature of Complaint/Remarks: G,�Gr6c4 4cc lcf c '1•�v.S+cc }:\0. �Y T- C� Z t,y k , t Compl,aintant: &.1d4 Phone: I.Ljs- 33� Address: _ 10-1(0 15tL- � N (The names of individuals who register complaints concerning the use of property are classified as confidential pursuant to section 15.162 subd. 2a of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. 515.1678) Inspection Dates/Findings: c>`i ca yss Cha �i 10�S J C"-. rz,,1 �s .,.,4 101.d Ciec�- r"– t"'J^ v^^:.{ �. Fi,.,<,.{ zK tic Gr--La- \4",A tti+S �vi:�l/.' 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S J�tiCI►1 -kn VEwr C.trrf urci :[cava. �. s �+Flln 4-a-4- nc PA r4 tJelt:s 3+4�! sf� l.�s st.d 41.E Action (s) : br°"'" dog. to' -Is h&.Oj �tQwa tes�..�) SMe.r' �1tUs re' ac J•�tkr. a+%: �cFP-C.� cy4.bc.� r�r)>IF.n ti�hv cp >v • rgT CPP- es�d:►.�ra. �M� Investigating Officer: M. �.._. ._ ....�.. .............v rrn%ITPC emote.07% MOIL wpm CITY C)F PLYMOUTR Date O 4- O %- 4S lJcnnc 't h4mAnc, ,"Wv��►� to -1 is 1ST' Rt- u To Whom it may Concern: It has come to our attention that you are maintaining or allowing on your property a condition which constitutes a public nuisance. An inspection of your property was made on _o _ by a Community Service Officer who observed the following v o ation(s): �- KAuJkSAKz yvlb m0t0rc taf Vic A- MM 1146o, v►o{ euY.rhNy �gsk (Vk t.l a) Savo* a"1ym S+re�.� e.rpwj jrrQ y*;c>h �l�wt�►t $4KY:. NQu.S Stt4lS u i �ttt_ +o 4adohs get4;� ►.tido w� P.atet 84 L . A copy of the Plymouth City Ordinance which pertains to the above violation is enclosed for your review. Your property will be inspected again on ss days to abate the a ure tocomplylyich aftervthisives ou ten periodbwilleenuisance. be considered amisdemeanoand �P you will be issued a citation. If you have arty questions or extenuating circumstances regarding this matter please contact our office - Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. dS +0 '°e Sincerely. ke.� 4'j, +At ..% �i�t , Qr.ar o Thomas C. Saba Sergeant PLYMOTUH POLICE DEPARTMENT ob,�.;,,. cu�+�# +&6s By: Q.a P ,, g -•coag Community Service Officer 1� aQ�zQ-:•�- r�rp4�lts. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 PLY004 PLY002 APR 12 1935 12:20;01 0415gvS7 12:2014 W-1 H I T IDMR LIC/MM71460 TXT LIUMM71460. L: Y1 LIT/MC. MARTIN DEANNA --Y,..N 10715 1STH AV N PLYNOUTH 5540 VINKIIAKWAIME753070, .VR;Sl. VMA/KAWK. VMi. EXM/FES. BOB/OS;S6:, 27:070:561ISIF., BY: (roe CommunAty Ser Off'Cef 57/1,4 l i �- � gSrtz �1nct �I.t r►l :K's l lc� �S 1 �`` 1 �c� i) bwt c- rDecx�-E•.1 f'ye Qleai, 1x41 its�da�� -s vk.y ca11t� Jews ..� v:o�,.t;cam _ vw"•�-t T did '�wc1 VJa� •F.Itic.w OE ��. •�':+ Y•C�w.II� o. waw.... vi t..w 1C IOU' s1 CL, ��. a� fk ca•�Q1p:,.+s {� 4iwre.'s 1.b+ i.. 4L,_ 4..,ZAPdCJ +1 *S E CL re L -t NYv�N W'M�4'...lS j 4 4-d t -Ill -sick s - �J1�.c. 1:� �1.a,� � Igo.,:, lo►,� i•�.� t:�fc H,ovt - {w.:,�•�,..._. 1�,.� v.� „ed ;.,. � we.a J. oke- � Y To t'"( V.cvAM%, ^Z%la cart v'w1«k�aKS, Tk cvr,ss 1,4y {o _5 c4es b,k{ {ire v►4s M.o �s QvzMtw H1•�k +kms+ Q1e�s. s�tp c�i•t�l.� Fcec•Es �-► 43 ' Ss'� - $� . ke.I( w., --Al Mtp • ►J:c— � =3 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT OFFENSE OR INCIDENT CASE NO 85-3358 VICTIM DATE & TIME OCCURRED JPREC NC Cite of Plymouth continuous as of 04/01/85 5/28/85, I checked the address of 10715 15th Avenue North. One can observe a number of nuisant type violations as follows: A fence in disrepair; Small items such as gas can, oil cans, old lawn mower about the yard; Broken windows on the house; A large deck on the east side of the house that is crowded with toys and furniture; An old dark colored Plymouth with a transmission on the ground beside it; Several cars in the adjacent lot; Grass partly mowed and various stages of taller grasses and woody plants; and, neighboring lots with tall grasses and downed trees. The City has received five complaints on this property since August, 1983. In each case, notice was given on the particular nuisances at the time and the problems were corrected. A recent letter was mailed to the property owners, The Martins, on 4/8/85 concerning an imregistered motorcycle and garbage around the yard. The matter was corrected b -V a tenant, Sherri Nellis. Todd, there are the following cars on a neighboring lot to the south: LRG027, NTF686, BUK969 and LINV834 The vehicles are currently registered. Two other cars are on the north side, BINH614 and the old Plymouth with apparent transmission problems, FFA827. Both appear inoperable. Part of the problems in the vicinity of this property, 10715 15th Avenue is that nei&boring lots have tall grasses and one has a large downed tree. Most of the Plymauth properties on the lake side and very well maintained. Some Medicine Lake properties are crowded with junk -type items. I called a real estate agent, Patty Belanger, 559-7773, and asked her the have the grasses cut on the piece of property she is listing for Gary Berthiaume - this is immediately west of the 10715 15th property. Another letter was mailed to the Martins asking that they bring their property in line with the City Codes. It should be noted that continued violations will result a the issurance of a formal complaint and a mandatory court appearance. TCS Current notes and case history are attached to this file for reference. 5/21,85, a copy of this supplement provided for City Manager and Director Carlquist. A letter mailed to the complaint about our continuous action on the case. Another case copy was given to the weed inspector. CITY O PLYMOUTH+ May 21, 1985 Donna Martin 10715 15th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mrs. Martin, It has come to our attention that you are maintaining on your property a condition which constitutes a public nuisance. An inspection was made of your property on May 20, 1985 and the following violations were noted: A fence in disrepair; Small oil and gas cans all about the property; An old Plymouth with the transmission on the ground beside it; Tall grasses and weeds that require cutting; And, a general state of neglected upkeep on the house as apparent by broken windows and bare wood. We realize the difficulties in keeping up with the work involved in home ownership. It is possible to get behind from time to time. We do, however, expect that you will keep your property free from accumulated debris and auto parts. It is your responsibility to keep that grass cut, remove the old oil and gas cans and to remove auto parts that are not being used on a currently operating vehicle. The same or similar violations have occurred on a number of times in the past. I would again ask that you comply with our City Ordinance by cleaning up the property and removing accumulated refuse. FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE 'KILL BE REFERRED DIRECTLY TO OUR CITY ATTORNE-y FOR A FORMAL COMPLAINT. A FOR!�LaL COMPLAINT DOES REQUIRE A COURT APPEARANCE. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Plymouth Police Department at 559-2800. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Richard J. Carlquist Director of Public Safety. By: 1 Thomas C. Saba Sergeant J �.) . ,) U I � :J �.i H . yr i LTrluuIri T L.IC NUISANCE COMPLAINTR C/ CASE NO, Date Reported: 11-46-0'j Time: 0 Location of Nuisance: /-0 r7l 5- ) 5tA Property-Owner/Firm/Mgr, IYI4Q-V� A 5 Address of Owner/Firm/Mgr. 1Q'71 S j Nature of Complaint/Remarks: ti L'yJ'- -/)eQ-Z-r� W —�� ".,/-9 Report Taken By: 9 Phone: Complaintant:�hh> Phone: Address: I D716 j S (T6e names of individuals who register complaints concerning the use of property are classified as confidential pursuant to section 15.162 subd. 2a of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. S15.1678) InsDP.Ction Dates/Findinas- Action(s): G% " Investigating Officer: lei DEPARf11ENT OF PWLIC SAFETY — CORMITY SERVICE (MAR -82) t CITY OF Kymoui + Date 11-10' 4- PAe-k",s 5-tI.LL—; To Whom it may Concern: It has come to our attention that you are maintaining or allowing on your property a condition which constitutes a public nuisance. Community inspection of your property was made on ((-b tS Y Service Officer who observed the following vio anon s): 2 At& _i i v-eS I 1.9 of ( ar sir- , .kbit r0 b o the i�+-► `� a 1�-c� A copy of thb Plymouth City Ordinance which pertainsll i nspectedbagai ave gain onati on is enclosed for your review. Your property _ which gives you ten business days to abate the nuisance. Aa�uLr%—e t comply after this period will be considered a misdemeanor and you will be issued a citation. If you have any questions or extenuating circumstances regarding this matter please contact our office. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Thomas C. Saba Ser gea nt PLYMOTUH POLICE DEPARTMENT By: Community vice fi r 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE; April 18, 1984 , TO: Tows Saha FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager�k SUBJECT COMPLAINT FROM TIM AND CINDY HARRER Representative dim Heap contacted me the other day to relate a complaint he had received from Tim and Cindy Harrer located at 10710 15th Ave. N. The Harrers live right along the corporate limits of the City of Plymouth and Medicine Lake. Their next door neighbor across the street, who happens to live in Medicine Lake, has a@%automotive manufacturing operation on property which is zoned residential. The owner of the manufacturing operation, a Mr. Could, has been using a lot in Plymouth to stockpile car parts and other miscellaneous items needed for his business. While I recognize there is nothing we can do about the operations taking place in Medicine Lake, I would appreciate it if the Community Service Officers would determine whether the storage of items on the vacant lot located in Plymouth constitutes a public nuisance and proceed accordingly to have Mr. Gould bring the property into conformance with the City ordinance. I would appreciate it if you could ask the CSOs to indicate their actions to Mr. and Mrs. Harrer and to me. Thanks for your help. FB/lh L1 IT Ur rLTMUUln PuS IC NUISANCE COMPLAINT CASE N0. J "q3`.,� Date Reported: Time: / cP--I S�--Repor Location of Nuisance: V l S '!;-44 Taken By: Property Owner/Firm/Mgr. t1C4, ►ri Phone: Address of Owner/Firm/Mgr, Nature of Complaint/Remarks: Complaintant: WX V - "A Phone: Address: +ilk Av-e� (The names of individuals who register complaints concerning the use of property are classified as confidential pursuant to section 15.162 suDd. 2a of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. 515.1678) InspectionDates/Findings: A K 0-k N Investigating Officer: CITY C)� PUMOUTR Date 14-0q4— To Whom it may Concern: It has come to our attention that you are maintaining or allowing on your property a condition which constitutes a public nuisance. An inspection of your property was made on-Iby a Community Service Officer who observed the following violation(s): �,�1Q�pi1t-i11 E',Q� tom- 1�QN .r�Yl A copy of the Plymouth City Ordinance which pertains to the above violation is en losed for your review. Your property will be inspected again on 11i, 11SE which gives you ten business days to abate the nuisance. Failure to comply after this period will be considered a misdemeanor and you will be issued a citation. If you have any questions or extenuating circumstances regarding this stetter please contact our office. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Thomas C. Saba Ur gea nt PLYMOTUH POLICE DEPARTMENT iIy : antly v ce f i cer i.,00 PI Vmni1TH grain GNI-Pr) 01 Y%io kirH kl]NNE(;OTA 55447. TELEPHONE (6121959-2800 Liiy ur rLYMUUIH PUBLIC NUISANCE COMPLAINT CASE NO. 03 7915 r�Qr�Y (� �O ks � GPhL •sai�y Date Reported: o5s- IS- 43 Time: loot Report Taken By: Location of Nuisance: toms IS1— Awe - Property Owner/Firm/Mgr. C,,VC5 rVVA,, r 06%h&� ru. #-V% Phone: SMd- yl4} Address of Owner/Firm/Mgr. Jo -i , r i54t' Rrc N- 6a, 4f) Nature of Complaint/Remarks: in LA V"V-4%AO CaV t Tr -r RP� iwi I K �W !{r d. �i.�N;. hti {KN1f C., r OY�I �ti S - �l�T - H)SatS - 93314 Complaintant: T..„04�4 1 Phone: w� 349 - fcae c„"* Address: 10z Iia IS*t- (!tee 14 (The names of individuals who register complaints concerning the use of property are classified as confidential pursuant to section 15.162 subd. 2a of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. 515.1678) Inspection Dates/Findings: 0% 15. 53 ��ou r,rc .� �tt� clr,�� �� BAH 116 �� � 13 fi_bsT tint 09c'.61t wccad.... +� 0C..-4 CA,” a) C GG 0;0( , 1..{ ' lS 3 t. bs , bell Eo .0 e .1 0� D. - .--- M --k — %lt .J•y �LLfE� hi�t> vJ...�A rJ � `� �'Mt.� �+'lc�.,.w � � a 5"%,:) n *6 Ve 3 K- iC06 8 A K V a4gI Tom+) +ra�4 4tiS �.vw 1rVr�' `� vJo•ald OL i�QM40.�M J\IS- �Mt�wptf CA JCL", V..., .04 1 Wa ,, 6�e- e.4•t� *Mac, v�� 1n e4ts 5 Me�+w.olnies VK—" Action(s): ovER 02- 5etkA -Eo Dt,� 1M1c.E;,. jp S..'J sli 0" 4t.d pfagv4y E+/I.�.A ,A', plwl, s,, `.• iw -+ f t.te d 'A"4 1+wsY las 64W.L. AA-." u -d a t- ltt4�- -&V%` �l CV" Investigating Officer: M- Wro..-A—, o •e :�+a.us Kecy,.nt:..S eo...Pr.,.. .- bw H'"5. 3 CITY C PUMOUTR Date 08-15-83 Ms. Donna Martin 10715 15th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55441 To Whom it may Concern: 0 It has come to our attention that you are maintaining or allowing on your property a condition which constitutes a public nuisance. An Inspection of your property was made on 08-15-83 by a Community Service Officer who observed the following violation(s): - 2 junk vehicles: both must be in operable condition and licensed, or removed from the premises - 1 unlicensed trailer: must be licensed - pile of accumulated junk including beer cans, tires, and other items from the basement: these items must be cleaned up A copy of the Plymouth City Ordinance which pertains to the above violation is enclosed for your review. Your property will be inspected again on Aug. 31 which gives you ten business days to abate the nuisance. Failure to comply after this period will be considered a misdemeanor and you will be issued a citation. If you have any questions or extenuating circumstances regarding this matter please contact our office. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, ** I will be checking the registration Thomas C. Saba for the 2 snowmobiles. If it is not Sergeant current, you will also be required t PLYMOTUH POLICE DEPARTMENT update the registrations on the snowmobiles. By: M. Wronski Community Service Officer 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 BID TABULATION C $3,300,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds &fj 19wv'v �r r 198 City of Plymouth, Minnesota SALE: Monday, June 22 1987 AWARD: CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPA F' AGO RATING: Moody's "Aa" BBI: 7.63% COUPON NET INTEREST COST NAME OF BIDDER RATE YEAR & RATE PRICE CONTINENTAL. A-LINC-13 NATIONAL BANK 5.60% 1989 -1991 $1,971,,136.37 $3,251,031.75 & TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO 5.75% 1992 -1993 Chicago, Illinois 5.90% 1994 6.5560% THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY 6.10% 1995 Chicago, Illinois 6.25% 1996 BEAR, STEARNS & COMPANY 6.40% 1997 Chicago, Illinois 6.50% 1998 MARINE MIDLAND BANK, N.A. 6.60% 1999 -2002 New York, New York Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Centerre Bank, N.A. Van Kampen Merritt, Inc. Boettcher & Company, Inc. CRONIN & COMPANY, INC. 4.75% 1989 $1,983,889.69 $3,252,315.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota 5.00% 1990 DAIN BOSWORTH, INC. 5.15% 1991 6.5882% Minneapolis, Minnesota 5.30% 1992 MILLER SECURITIES, INC. 5.60% 1993 Minneapolis, Minreso! a 5.80% 1994 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL MARKETS 6.00% 1995 Minneapolis, Minnesota 6.20% 1996 6.40% 1997 6.50% 1998 6.60% 1999 6.70% 2000 6.80% 2001 6.90% 2002 CLAYTON BROWN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 5.00% 1989 $1,985,631.45 $3,251,679.49 Chicago, Illinois 5.25% 1990 BLUNT, ELLIS & LOEWI, INC. 5.50% 1991 6.5940% Chicago, Illinois 5.70% 1992 GRIFFIN, KUBIK, STEPHENS & THOMPSON, INC. 5.80% 1993 Chicago, Illinois 6.00% 1994 6.10% 1995 6.30% 1996 6.40% 1997 6.50% 1998 507 Marquette Avenue 6.60% 1999 Minneapolis, MN 55402 LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE (612) 339-6291 1 `Lk $3,300,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds of 1987 City of Plymouth, Minnesota Page 2 NAME OF BIDDER COUPON RATE YEAR NET INTEREST COST & RATE PRICE NORWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. 4.75% 1989 $1,986,109.38 $3,250,500.00 Minneapu is, Minnesota 4.90% 1990 FIRST BANK ST. PAUL 5.10% 1991 6.5956% St. Paul, Minnesota 5.30% 1992 FIRST BANK MINNEAPOLIS 5.50% 1993 Minneapaulis, Minnesota 5.75% 1994 Dougherty, Dawkins, Strand & Yost, Inc. 6.00% 1995 John G. Kinnard & Company, Inc. 6.10% 1996 M.H. Novir.k & Company, Inc. 6.25% 1997 6.40% 1998 6.60% 1999 6.75% 2000 6.90% 2001 7.00% 2002 PRUDENTYAL-BACHE SECURITIES, INC. 4.75% 1989 $1,990,348.44 $3,276,075.00 Chicago, Illinois 5.00% 1990 SHEARSON LEHMAN BROTHERS, INC. 5.25% 1991 6.6097% Chicago, Illinois 5.50% 1992 SMI1 H BARNEY, HARRIS UPHAM & 5.70% 1993 COMPANY, INC. 5.90% 1994 Chicago, Illinois 6.10% 1995 First Tennessee Bank, N.A. 6.30% 1996 6.50% 1997 6.60% 1998 6.70% 1999 6.80% 2000 6.90% 2001 7.00% 2002 PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD INC. 4.90% 1989 $1,993,860.94 $3,255,450.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota 5.00% 1990 Allison-WiYliams Company 5.25% 1991 6.6213% American National Bank & Trust Company 5.50% 1992 Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. 5.70% 1993 E.F. Hutton & Company, Inc. 5.90% 1994 Juran & Nbody, Inc. 6.10% 1995 John Nuveen & Company, Inc. 6.20% 1996 PaineWebter, Inc. 6.40% 1997 Craig Hallum Inc. 6.50% 1998 Marquette Bank Minneapolis, N. A. 6.60% 1999 Marcotte, Hume & Associates, Inc. 6.75% 2000 Miller & Srfiroeder Financial, Inc. 6.90% 2001 -2002 Peterson f=inancial Corporation $3,300,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds of 1987 City of Plymouth, Minnesota Page 3 NAME OF BIDDER MANUFACTURERS HANOVER-TRUST COMPANY New York, New York COUPON RATE YEAR 5.75% 1989-1992 6.00% 1993 6.20% 1994 6.30% 1995 6.40% 1996 6.50% 1997 6.625% 1998 6.75% 1999 6.875% 2000 6.90% 2001 7.00% 2002 NET INTEREST COST & RATE $2,023,083.47 6.7184% PRICE $3,272,309.50 BID TABULATION $1,700,000 General Obligation Fire Protection Bonds of 1987 City of Plymouth, Minnesota SALE: Monday, June 22, 1987 AWARD: NORWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. RATING: Moody's "Aa" = 14 BBI: 7.63% NAME OF BIDDER COUPON FATE YEAR NET INTEREST COST & RATE PRICE NORWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. 4.75% 1989 $608,114.06 $1,681,300.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota 4.90% 1990 FIRST BANK ST. PAUL 5.10% 1991 5.9839% St. Paul, Minnesota 5.30% 1992 FIRST BANK MINNEAPOLIS 5.50% 1993 Minneapolis, Minnesota 5.75% 1994 Dougherty, Dawkins, Strand & Yost, Inc. 6.00% 1995 John G. Kinnard & Company 6.10% 1996 M.H. Novick & Company, Inc. 6.25% 1997 CRONIN & COMPANY, INC. 4.75% 1989 $616,566.56 $1,680,535.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota 5.00% 1990 DAIN BOSWORTH, INC. 5.15% 1991 6.0670% Minneapolis, Minnesota 5.30% 1992 MILLER SECURITIES, INC. 5.60% 1993 Minneapolis, Minnesota 5.80% 1994 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL MARKETS 6.00%1995 Chicago, Illinois 6.20% 1996 6.40% 1997 CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK 5.50% 1989 -1991 $621,392.12 $1,674,623.50 & TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO 5.60% 1992 Chicago, Illinois 5.75% 1993 6.1145% THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY 5.90% 1994 Chicago, Illinois 6.00% 1995 -1997 BEAR STEARNS & COMPANY Chicago, Illinois MARINE MIDLAND BANK, N.A. New York, New York Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Centerre Bank, N.A. Van Kampen Merritt, Inc. Boettcher & Company, Inc. EhbnwW-Alsnc*at@s,W. LEADERS IN PUBLIC F I N A N C E 507 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 339-8291 $1,700,000 General Obligation Fire Protection Bonds of 1987 City of Plymouth, Minnesota Monday, June 22, 1987 Page 2 [►GI0VAI-we-12HOWD M PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD INC. Minneapolis, Minnesota Allison -Williams Company American National Bank & Trust Company Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. E.F. Hutton & Company, Inc. Juran & Moody, Inc. John NuN een & Company, Inc. PaineWebber, Inc. Craig Hallum Inc. Marcotte, Hume & Associates, Inc. Marquette Bank Minneapolis, N.A. Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. Peterson Financial Corporation PRUDENT IAL-BACHE SECURITIES, INC Chicago, Illinois 5HEAR50N LEHMAN BROTHERS, INC. Chicago, Illinois SMITH BARNEY, HARRIS UPHAM & COMPANY, INC. Chicago, Illinois irst Tennessee Bank, N.A. :�LAYTON BROWN & ASSOCIATES,, INC. Chicago, Illinois 3LUNT, ELLIS & LOEWI, INC. Chicago, Illinois aRIFFIN, KUBIK, STEPHENS & THOMPSON, INC. Chicago, Illinois MANUFACTURERS HANOVER TRUST COMPANY New York, New York COUPON RATE YEAR 4.90% 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.70% 5.90% 6.10% 6.20% 6.40% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.70% 5.90% 6.10% 6.30% 6.50% 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.70% 5.80% 6.00% 6.10% 6.30% 6.40% 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.20% 6.30% 6.40% 6.50% 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 NET INTEREST COST & RATE PRICE $621,715.31 $1,681,980.00 6.1177% $626,135.94 $1,681,300.00 6.1612% $629,740.76 r ' $1,682,-777.99 6.1967% $638,540.69 6.2833% $1,686,439.00 7=— SHINGLE ' SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55441 (612) 553-1144 June 17, 1987 To: Member Communities Fr: Fred Moore, Treasurer Re: 1988 Budget Below is outlined the budget which was approved at the June 11, 1987 regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. Revenue Fund Balance ......................... $16,000 Supplemental Assessment 701,000 Total Revenue ................... $86,000 Expenditures Engineering Services $42,000 Watershed Management Plan 2,000 Project review 15,000 General administration 10,000 Special projects 151,000 Legal ................................ 8,500 Secretarial .......................... 7,000 Meeting expense ...................... 1,000 Audit and bonding .................... 350 Contingencies ........................ 2,150 Reserve 253,000 Total Expenditures .............. $86,000 Budget Assessment ......................... $70,000 June 17, 1987 page 2 Acreaqe and Assessed Valuation Summar Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Crystal Maple Grove Minneapolis New Hope Osseo Plymouth Robbinsdale TOTALS Acreage 3,720 7,080 2,480 5,020 1,950 2,070 300 4,380 1,460 28,460 acres 1986 Assessed Valuation $163,665,366 255,953,763 80,325,345 56,943,984 75,422,280 116,126,485 16,973,251 49,542,600 68,362,269 $883,320,343 The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement provides that the organization and planning costs will be apportioned as follows: 50% on the basis of area within the watershed management organization and 50% on the basis of assessed valuation within the organization. Accordingly, based on the tabulation of area and assessed valua- tions, the following is each city's share in 1988: FM: ja Cost Allocation Cost Alloca. Based Total Based on Area on Assessed Valua. Cost %age Dollars %age Dollars %age Dollars Brooklyn Center 13.1 $ 4,585 18.5 $ 6,485 15.8 $11,070 Brooklyn Park 24.9 8,715 29.0 10,142 27.0 18,857 Crystal 8.7 3,045 9.1 3,183 8.9 6,228 Maple Grove 17.6 6,160 6.5 2,257 12.0 8,417 Minneapolis 6.9 2,415 8.5 2,989 7.7 5,404 New Hope 7.3 2,555 13.2 4,602 10.2 7,157 Osseo 1.0 350 1.9 673 1.5 1,023 Plymouth 15.4 5,390 5.6 1,963 10.5 7,353 Robbinsdale 5.1 1,785 7.7 2,706 6.4 4,491 Totals 100.0 $35,000 100.0 $35,000 100.0 $70,000 FM: ja -K CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 DATE: June 23, 1987 MEMO TO: Director Carlquist FROM: D. Paulson SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement (87-10) Holly Lane area of 4700. (Speed limit: Rural -55- status) Two stationary radar assignments have been completed in response to the speeding complaint(s) in this area. Enforcement (30MPH) cancelled pending survey and speed limit designation. This report reflects our speed survey based on the two stationary radar assignments. MPH 20/1-ess 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 06/1.7/87.. 16.00-180.0 Cars/Mi sc. 03 12 30 21 03 02 01 00 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D.6 /I B /87..1b00 -18100 Cars/Misc. 00 31 35 38 12 00 00 00 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Summary: 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 Cars/Misc. 03 43 65 59 15 02 01 00 188 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 000 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 .02% .23% .35% .31% .08% .01% -.01% .00% 11M CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: June 21. 1987 TO: James G. Willis - City Manager FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director SUBJECT HOLLY LANE NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9 - COUNCIL DIRECTIVE Some time aao the City Council directed that the Police Department conduct special speed enforcement on Holly Lane north of County Road 9. It was my understanding that a complaint had been registered with the City Council by a resident of this area. We did some special radar assianments on June 17th and June 18th. and issued 5 traffic tags and 7 verbal warnings. All of the tags were written for 40 MPH or more. I now understand that there may be some legal difficulties in issuing tags in this area. This is so because we had "assumed" that Holly Lane was a 30 MPH speed zone. Apparently this is not the case as Fred Moore cannot find any records that would corroborate a 30 MPH speed limit. Since this area is mostly rural in nature. it is quite likely that the legal speed limit could be as high as 55 MPH. At the June 22. 1987 Council Meeting. Fred Moore is requesting authorization from the City Council to have MnDOT do a speed study on Holly Lane from County Road 9 to the Soo Line Railroad. With the exception of one golfer who was coming from the golf course location. the other four persons who were tagged are residents of the area. I personally feel that this road is or should be a 30 MPH speed limit. RJC:as cc: Fred Moore IK CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: June 23, 1987 TO: Director Carlquist FROM: D. Paulson SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement (87-09) East Medicine Lake Blvd. area of 30th Avenue North (30 MPH Zone) Three stationary radar assignments have been completed in response to the speeding complaint(s) in this area. MPH 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 06./15/87.. 1.6DD-I&D 17 271 469 74 04 02 00 837 Trucks/Buses 00 Cars/Misc. 00 09 71 201 35 04 02 00 Trucks/Buses 00 04 00 00 00 00 00 00 Db/16/B7..D7049DD 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 .00% .02% .32% .55% Cars/Misc. 00 07 134 155 36 00 00 00 Trucks/Buses 00 00 02 00 03 00 00 00 06/16/87 1600-1800 Cars/Misc. 00 01 66 113 03 00 00 00 Trucks/Buses 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Summary: 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 Cars/Misc. 00 17 271 469 74 04 02 00 837 Trucks/Buses 00 04 02 00 03 00 00 00 009 846 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 .00% .02% .32% .55% .09% -.01% -.01% .00% Time Expenditure (Hours): 06 Tags Issued: 12 Warnings: 00 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: June 23, 1987 TO: Director Carlquist FROM: D. Paulson SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement (87-11) Peony Lane area of 4640 (40 MPH Zone) One stationary radar assignment has been completed in response to the speeding complaint in this area. MPH 06/17/87 -0630-0800 Cars/Misc. Trucks/Buses M 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 06 01 01 04 02 05 01 Summary: 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 Cars/Misc. 06 01 01 04 02 00 00 00 14 Trucks/Buses 05 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 . 06 20 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55 .55% .05% .05% .25% .10% .00% .00% .00% Time Expenditure (Hours): 1.5 Tags Issued: 00 Warnings: 00 ca' CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 10, 1987 The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Pauba, Commissioners Wire, Zylla, Plufka and Marofsky MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Steigerwald and Commissioner Stulberg STAFF PRESENT: Associate Planner Al Cottingham Planning Director Blair Tremere City Engineer Sherm Goldberg Planning Secretary Grace Wineman *CONSENT AGENDA NOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Zylla to approve the Consent Agenda Item No. 5-A. CONSENT AGENDA Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED *MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Plufka seconded by Commissioner Zylla MOTION TO APPROVE to approve the Minutes of May 27, 1987 as submitted. Mote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Wire, abstained. Motion VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Vice Chairman Pauba announced that the petitioner has re- RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO. quested the Conditional Use Permit application for Ryan CONDITIONAL USE Construction Company for AmeriData Systems, Inc. be removed PERMIT FOR AMERIDATA from the agenda. A letter was received from Ryan (87055) Construction Company and is part of the record. DEFERRED AT THE PETITIONER'S REQUEST Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Powell Lincoln RICHARD BROKKE Mercury (auto dealership). Commissioner Marofsky stated he POWELL LINCOLN would abstain from the discussion and the vote on this MERCURY REZONING, item. He stepped down. PRELIMINARY PLAT, SITE PLAN, Discussion ensued regarding parliamentary procedure and it CONDITIONAL USE was confirmed that a Commissioner would not be required to PERMIT AND VARIANCE state his reasons for abstention. The Commission members (87049) accepted Commissioner Marofsky's decision. Vice Chairman Pauba requested that Planner Cottingham provide an overview of the June 1, 1987 staff report. -123- Page 124 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Commissioner Plufka requested that staff discuss the situa- tion with Xenium Lane; the vacation of land; and, the development of other properties in this area. Planner Cottingham pointed out on the graphic that Xenium Lane will curve in an east/west direction and intersect with Northwest Blvd. (County Road 61), but the exact alignment is not known at this time. Commissioner Plufka inquired about the Vinewood cul-de-sac and confirmed that as development occurs Vinewood Lane will be extended. Commissioner Zylla inquired about the development east of this site. Planner Cottingham explained the development of Cottonwood Plaza. The plat contains another commercial lot which has not received development consideration. He also explained the work being accomplished for utility extension, and development of the service road. Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Mr. Rick Brokke, Powell Lincoln Mercury, and his attorney, Mr. David Davenport. Mr. Davenport introduced Mr. Fran Hagen, Jr., Westwood Plan- ning, and Mr. Russell J. Saulon, R.J. Saulon Architects. Mr. Davenport explained the request and advised that his presentation would be focused on the variance requests. He noted that the plan exceeds the Ordinance parking require- ments and that lot coverage would be only 11%. He stated the request for variances is important to the development of the site and operation of the business. He inquired if the Commission had visited the site; they answered affirmatively. Mr. Davenport explained the topography which includes severe slopes; most of the easterly portion of the site has poor soil conditions and the fill materials consist of broken concrete and other material which would be cost prohibitive to remove and replace. The site configuration is irregular. The developer had attempted to acquire the property to the south, however, the property is held in trust; the owners do not wish to sell the land. He stated that the southerly boundary has severe slopes and contains a drainage swale; these constraints have dictated the building layout and design. The developer would have proposed a larger struc- ture if the land area were less constrained. They will not be able to have a full-service dealership as there is no room for a body shop. Page 125 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Mr. Davenport stated he would discuss each variance request separately. The first would be for the drive aisle setback of 0 ft. vs. the Ordinance required 10 ft. He pointed out the loading dock and the problem with the requirement for green space and the need for space to maneuver semi -trailer trucks. To move the structure 10 ft. to the south could have been accomplished with a plan which called for access to Xenium Lane; however, this is no longer possible. Moving the structure to the north cannot be accomplished because of the severe slope and would negate the ramp necessary for handicap accessibility required for the facility. To move the structure to the south would place it in close proximity to the drainage swale. Commissioner Plufka stated that in reviewing the plans, it appears there would be no other entrances or any reason for anyone, other than employees, to be back of the building. Mr. Saulon, Architect, stated this area is planned for servicing new cars. Commissioner Plufka noted the reason for the setback is to provide adequate space for pedestrians and he inquired if this would be the case and woui* people be safe from moving vehicles? Mr. Davenport stag this would not be intended by this design, customers would not be walking here. Mr. Saulon stated the showroom is elevated from this area and would have a customer entrance at the front. Commissioner Plufka stated he assumed that with semi -trailer trucks at the dock and the cars there for service, this would not constitute a blockage to the balance of the site. Mr. Saulon stated there would be adequate space for vehicles and he explained the access aisle would be open even with the truck at the dock. Commissioner Zylla inquired about the loss of parking spaces. Mr. Davenport explained that the plan exceeds the Ordinance requirement by 29 spaces; the variance request is made because of the physical constraints previously stated. Commissioner Zylla commented that staff had indicated,alter- nate designs were possible to eliminate the variances, and inquired if alternate plans had been considered? Mr. Saulon stated some alternate plans were done but none were present- ed to staff because of the poor soil conditions; prohibitive costs concerning the fill; and, the detriment to the struc- ture. Commissioner Zylla inquired how far to the north would the building need to be moved to eliminate any variances? Mr Saulon responded, 12 ft.; however, there is the constraint of the dock location and the need to maintain an open drive aisle for emergency vehicles. Commissioner Wire inquired about the street vacation and the remnant parcel and, would the parcel to the north be large enough to build on? Planner Cottingham stated it would be consolidated as it cannot stand alone. Commissioner Wire C>, Page 126 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 inquired about the right-of-way taken from the west. Plan- ner Cottingham stated it would most likely go back to the property owners who gave up the right-of-way, and may come, back as part of this property. Commissioner Zylla stated that property turned back to the State is appraised an& can be 'sold, it may be offered to those from whom it was taken but it would not be given to them. Mr. Davenport concur- red. He noted the State would need to see what transpires once County Road 9 is completed and the land would not be declared "surplus" for quite some time. Commissioner Wire inquired if the dock area could be moved to provide better truck maneuverability? Mr. Saulon stated the location is a given because of the plan guide issued by Ford and the developer is required to use it in the design of a Ford dealership. Also, there is little room to the south and during the study of the site and circulation, this was the best solution. Commissioner Wire commented this seemed to be the worst area to bring in trucks. Mr. Saulon pointed out the problems created by the site configuration and the need to maximize efficiency on the site. He sug- gested that if they could have planned the site using the State-owned land from the start they could have worked this out; but in fact it is not part of their site and could not be used for their plans. Commissioner Plufka inquired how frequently semi -trailer trucks will enter the site? Mr. Davenport stated it would be 3 times a week. Commissioner Wire inquired about the area on the east side where there will no longer be an entrance. Mr. Saulon stated the plan is the best to create and maintain clean circulation on the site. Mr. Davenport stated the next variance for discussion is the request to allow parking display vehicles in the patio area in front of the building (0 ft. versus the Ordinance re- quired 20 ft.). He stated the parking is on paved and curbed areas on the apron which is an outdoor "extension" of the showroom and on the island delineator. He believes this is a preview area that will be used by many new dealerships. Commissioner Plufka stated that cars should not be parked on sodded areas. Mr. Davenport and Commissioner Plufka df-ic►s- sed the area which borders the State-owned land; that the petitioner wishes to park vehicles along this boundary as they cannot obtain the State land. Mr. Brokke stated that an alternative could be the use of two parallel lines of precast "paver blocks" which would prevent tire contact with the sod and turf, yet would retain the appearance of a green area. Page 127 Planning Commission Minutes 3une 10, 1987 Mr. Saulon explained the material is used for emergency vehicle access lanes. Mr. Davenport stated the next variance request is for directional signage. He explained that the Ordinance maxi- mum is 4 ft.; however, Ford's specifications call for signs, each being 21 sq. ft. If the petitioner is required to have signage specially designed it will be at his own expense, rather than being able to use the signs provided by Ford. However, the expense to the petitioner is not the problem, but the importance of the variance request is to be able to give clear direction to the customers and visitors for "Sales" and "Parts & Service" locations. It is equally important that the customer driving to the site have good direction into the site to maintain the optimum circula- tion. He explained the distances and visual problems. Commissioner Plufka felt the first sign reading "Sales" would be adequate at 4 sq. ft., but the sign which would be 200 ft. to the south would be a concern. 21 sq. ft. may not be needed, but perhaps 8 sq. ft. would be appropriate. fr. Davenport explained the two access points and the distance. He stated they want 2 pylon signs, one of which would be two feet higher than the Ordinance maximum, because as drivers approach the I-494 and County Road 9 ramp, the building will not be visible. Mr. Fran Hagen, Or., further explained the ramp elevations and natural berms over which they have no control. Mr. Davenport stated the proposed signage would give customers a good opportunity to react to get on the ramp, rather than missing the exit and having to double back. Commissioner Plufka inquired if anything would be gained by moving the first pylon sign southerly along the east border. Mr. Hagen stated this would be of little benefit because of the land mass. W. Davenport stated the second pylon would identify that Ford Lincoln Mercury has "Used Cars", and again visbility is Important. He noted that the Superior Ford and Walser Chevrolet dealerships were allowed their signage under previous Ordinance standards, and thus, were allowed more square footage and better visibility. Mr. Davenport said the signs at the other dealerships should be considered in the evaluation of the proposed signs. Planner Cottingham confirmed the number of signs and variances that amended the original sign plans at the other dealerships. Page 128 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Mr. Davenport stated that a City condition for development would be removal of the advertising sign (billboard). He noted the large size of the billboard and explained the pro- posed signage is less offensive and much smaller. Vice Chairman Pauba stated his concern in approving this re- quest would be setting a precedent where future petitioners could in good faith ask for the same variance. Mr. Davenport stated there is only a few other sites in Plymouth that would accommodate a car dealership and there are no utilities on some of the sites at this time. Vice Chairman Pauba noted it is not only car dealerships that concern him, but other businesses who feel they need the visibility gained from large signs. Mr. Davenport stated each request must be reviewed on its own merits. Commissioner Wire inquired if the petitioner could request permission for additional banners, search lights, and other special event materials that eventually go along with these dealerships? Planner Cottingham stated that under the cur- rent Zoning Ordinance this would not be allowed with the exception of "Special Event" Conditional Use Permits such as those for "Grand Openings", which are reviewed by staff, are limited in scope and, must meet certain criteria. Commissioner Plufka concurred with Vice Chairman Pauba, that other cities and Plymouth are exposed to those national businesses which have "canned sign programs" that come in "large, larger, and hugemongous!" -- which is important to keep in mind. Mr. Davenport emphasized their request is not based on an economic hardship, but that there would be difficulty in purchasing and designing custom-made signs. Mr. Davenport stated the next variance request is for a 0 ft. setback versus the Ordinance required 20 ft. for parking to the front lot line. This area would be used for display vehicles only. He explained that, if the State owned land became available they would diligently pursue acquiring that land so the variance could be negated in the future. He suggested this could be a condition of approval. Without the variance they would only be able to display 15 new cars, with the variance they can display 42 vehicles. He explained that it would be more than Just an operational inconvenience to be restricted by 65% of the number of desired display cars and, if the display areas are remote from the customer area, this would create a problem during inclement weather. Page 129 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 He suggested they could provide a covenant for control, maintenance and aesthetic problems between the development site and County Road 9. He explained the softening effect of the proposed greenspace. Mr. Davenport summarized the reasons for the variance re- quests which would provide the petitioner reasonable use of his land: Slopes; soil conditions; display versus parking; signage similar to other dealerships; signs smaller than existing billboard; and, directional sign needs to facilitate traffic. Commissioner Plufka stated he takes exception to the last variance request; that he has visited comparable dealerships to look at new cars and this proposal looks very much like new car storage, not a display area; and, he does not believe vehicle storage is appropriate for the front of the building. Mr. Brokke stated the graphic distorts this issue because of the size and proportion of the used car area. He stated that vehicles would be circulating with people driv- ing demos; and, that the area will change routinely so that it always looks attractive to the customers. Commissioner Zylla inquired about the exterior building materials; and, plans for the property to the east. Mr. Saulon stated they would use masonry block (a burnished block that can be different color variations). This would be natural tones, the block is autoclaved and is similar to the construction as the color goes through the block. The top of the building will have an architectural metal canopy. The canopy is anodized bronze, it weathers well and blends naturally with its surroundings. Mr. Saulon noted that stucco and glass will also be used and that "Cottonwood Plaza" will also utilize burnished block so there will be a continuity of style and color. Vice Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. Mir. R. Theodore Anderson, 5520 Halifax Avenue North, stated he is trustee of the property to the south and is opposed to a parking lot adjacent to his property. He is also worried about drainage. City Engineer Goldberg stated there will be a temporary holding pond constructed for water storage and Internal runoff. Mr. Anderson stated he has requested that a drainage easement be required. Vice Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. Page 130 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Vice Chairman Pauba to recommend approval for Rezoning the property for Richard Brokke, Powell Lincoln Mercury. Roll Call Vote 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. In response to the question of rezoning Planner Cottingham explained rezoning would not be finalized until City Council approval of the Final Plat. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval for the Preliminary Plat for Richard Brokke, Powell Lincoln Mercury, subject to the conditions listed in the dune 1, 1987 staff report. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION TO APPROVE REZONING VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Zylla to recommend approval for the Site Plan and Condition- SITE PLAN AND al Use Permit for Richard Brokke, Powell Lincoln Mercury, CONDITIONAL USE subject to the conditions listed in the dune 1, 1987 staff PERMIT report. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Vice Chairman Pauba to Amend the Main Motion by adding an exception to Condition No. 13 to recommend approval of the Variance request for the drive -aisle setback to the building of 0 ft. versus the Ordinance required 10 ft. based on the unique shape of this parcel and the poor soils conditions which are physical constraints for development of the site. Commissioner Wire stated concern about the issue of semi- trailer truck maneuverability and, Mr. Anderson's concern with a parking lot being adjacent to his property. He believes there should be space given for a buffer to Mr. Anderson's property. He believes the State land will become available and the plans should be revised to shift the building to the north. Commissioner Zylla stated concern because, a site this large should be designed to minimize the need for any vari- ances for new construction. However, he understands that the building can only be constructed on a certain portion of the site and there are problems with site configuration. He could support those variances which are clearly based on the uniqueness of the site, its configuration and physical constraints. Commissioner Plufka reiterated the physical constraints of this site noting that it is not known or assured that the State-owned land would be available to assist the petitioner in correcting any of these problems. MOTION TO AMEND Page 131 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Wire, Nay. MOTION carried. 140TION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire to Amend the Main Motion by adding an exception to Condition No. 13 to recommend approval of the Variance request to allow display vehicles to be parked on an unpaved surface using precast "paver block" strips upon which the vehicles can be moved and parked; and, through which grass can grow and give the appearance of green space. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED NOTION TO AMEND VOTE - NOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire NOTION TO AMEND to Amend the Main Motion by adding an exception to Condition No. 13 to recommend approval for a variance for an 8 sq. ft. directional sign identifying the entrance to "Parts and Service", all other directional signage shall meet the Ordinance maximum 4 sq. ft. Commissioner Plufka based the recommendation on givi4vg bet— ter etter site circulation and enhancing traffic safety considerations. Commissioner Zylla stated this could become an emotional issue by denying similar requests for signage that would exceed the Ordinance maximums. He is concerned about set- ting a dangerous precedent. He can only support the vari- ance request if there is justification by past practices and approvals by the City. Commissioner Plufka stated this would be no different- than the directional signage approved for Trammell Ctowls Plymouth Business Center. The signage must be sized for aesthetics but also must function for traffic circulation and safety. Planner Cottingham explained the variance approved 'for Trammell Crow Company for Plymouth Business Center to -exceed the Ordinance maximum for directional signage on their -site. Commissioner Zylla confirmed that the variance is granted to accomplish workable site circulation; and, the signage is unique to this site for those reasons. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commissioner Plufka stated that the potential for a "mass" of signage is a concern. He inquired if the petitioner would move the pylon sign from the corner; this would take it from County Road 9 to some degree, but would still be visible to I-494. Mr. Brokke stated he would have no problem having this done. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Page 132 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Vice Chairman Pauba to Amend the Main Motion by adding an exception to Condition 13. to recommend approval for a pylon sign of 155 sq. ft. versus the Ordinance maximum 96 sq. ft. and a height of 38 ft. versus 36 ft., based on the fact that this vari- ance is fair and uniform in terms of this type of bus -U ss operation and, that it meets the Variance Criteria. Commissioner Plufka further noted that larger signs adver- tising businesses on the freeways are also a safety factor because of the fast moving traffic on the interstates. It may be that the City should review Ordinance sign regula- tions for areas along freeways. Commissioner Wire concurred, but does not believe anyone will have trouble seeing this sign. He confirmed the size of the billboard. Mr. Brokke stated their concern was the timing to enable a driver to turn at the appropriate ramp from the freeway to the dealership. Commissioner Wire stated this corner will change to some degree with develop- ment. He stated the 2 ft. variance in height is not a problem, but the square footage of the sign is a concern. Commissioner Plufka stated there is again the element of safety by having total recognizability by this sign; and that the sign built expressly for the dealership is best. Commissioner Zylla stated the for approval are within the ards and are unique to the departing in a major way from support the variance request. earlier variances recommended scope of the Ordinance stand - site, however, this would be the Zoning Code and he cannot Vice Chairman Pauba agreed. It is his opinion that the sign regulations of the Ordinance should be reviewed and, if there are flaws, the Ordinance should be amended; however, he cannot support this variance request. Commissioner Wire stated he understands that other car dealerships in Plymouth have obtained larger signage through previous Ordinance standards and by variance request. He believes it would make more sense, and he would be able to support having one over -size sign, rather than two under- sized pylon signs. Mr. Brokke discussed the need to inform their customers through one sign that they have "used cars", noting that dealerships in the metro area display similar signs. Commissioner Plufka inquired about the signs at the car dealerships in Plymouth. Planner Cottingham stated that original approvals in the 1970's were given for several pylon signs. The signs were later removed at one dealer 1 C�\ CA.— NOTION TO AMEND Page 133 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 after the Board of toning Adjustments and Appeals approved a variance for one pylon sign 47 ft. in height and 225 sq. ft., which reduced the overall square footage. Commissioner Plufka stated that because of the setback to County Road 18 for these dealerships, it would not be inappropriate to grant a variance that would give this petitioner similar visibility from a major roadway and because the facility would be constructed in a depression below the roadway. Further discussion ensued on area signage and the rationale on how much a moving vehicle can identify from roadway sign- age; and, whether the advertising on television, radio, and mail distribution would have more impact. Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Wire and Plufka, Aye. Com- VOTE - TIE missioners tylla and Vice Chairman Pauba, Nay. Tie Vote. NOTION FAILS NOTION fails. Further discussion ensued regarding area signage. Commis- sioner Wire inquired about the signage for "Cottonwood Plaza". Planner Cottingham explained the signage program for this retail development and that no variances were granted. He pointed out all the signage proposed for this area. P1r. David Davenport stated that Ford Company is not dictat- ing that the proposed signage shall be used and custom signs can be done; however, it looks as though other dealerships have been dealt with more favorably through previous Ordin- ance regulations and variances the City has granted. He noted the seeming incongruity of the existing billboard which is allowed by Ordinance; and, which must be removed by this petitioner. However, this petitioner would not be allowed to replace this large billboard with signage of their own that would be less square footage. Commissioner Plufka stated Mr. Davenport's statements may stimulate the City to further review the sign regulations; however, it would not be realistic to discuss changing the Ordinance now. The current Ordinance reflects the policy determination to not allow the type of signs permitted by earlier ordinances. Director Tremere explained the Ordinance Conditional Use Permit standard which permits advertising signs in this zon- ing district. Such advertising signs are to be removed upon development. That was the consideration and requirement of the permit for the large sign on this site. Also, auto dealerships are not distinguished from other businesses for sign purposes. POTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Vice Chairman NOTION TO AMEND Pauba to Amend the Main Motion by adding an exception to Page 134 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Condition No. 13. to recommend approval for the variance request for one 38 ft. high pylon sign, versus the Ordinance required 36 ft. The pylon sign area shall not exceed the Ordinance maximum 96 sq. ft. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commissioner Plufka moved to amend the main motion by adding an exception to Condition No. 13 to recommend approval of the variance request for the second pylon sign of 75 sq. ft; and, that a condition of approval be that the 38 ft. high, 96 sq. ft. pylon sign be located south of the northwest corner of the site to orient that sign to I-494; and that the 75 sq. ft. pylon sign be permitted at County Road 9. The Motion died for lack of second. Commissioner Plufka moved to amend the main motion by adding an exception to Condition No. 13 to recommend approval of the variance request for parking to the building of 0 ft. versus the Ordinance minimum of 10 ft. to allow display vehicles next to the building and that no more than 10 vehicles be parked in this area. The Motion died for lack of second. Planner Cottingham explained the setback variance is for only one tier of cars, and pointed out the locations on the graphic. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Plufka moved to amend the main motionby adding an exception to Condition No. 13 to recommend approval of the variance request for parking to the building of 0 ft. Motion died for lack of second. Commissioner Wire inquired about possible revisions to the landscape plan as proposed. He believes Black Hills Spruce should be added on the southwest side of the site. Planner Cottingham stated this could be possible, however, there may be problems with the severe slopes. Director Tremere said that specific direction should be given so that the Site Improvement Performance Agreement reflects the specific landscape requirements. Mr. Davenport explained that the retaining wall would make it physically impossible to place trees in this area. Further discussion ensued regarding topography and the location of the retaining wall. Mr. Saulon confirmed the area of concern on the west side, down the triangle. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION TO AMEND Page 135 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Vice Chairman Pauba to Amend the Main Motion to add Condition No. 14 to revise the Landscape Plan, increasing the number of trees by adding Black Hills Spruce trees on the west and south sides so that the screening is consistent with the treatment on the southeast side. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as five times Amended. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. Vice Chairman Pauba called a 5 minute Recess at 9:50 P.M. NEW BUSINESS RECESS MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner *OTTO BOCK Zylla to recommend approval for the Site Plan for Otto Bock ORTHOPEDIC INDUSTRIES Orthopedic Industries, Inc., for the construction of a ware- SITE PLAN (87054) house/manufacturing/office building, southeast of Campus NOTION TO APPROVE Drive and Xenium Lane, subject to the conditions as listed in the June 1, 1987 staff report. VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Bruce Hertzenberg for a Lot Division and Variance for property at 115 Quaker Lane North. Reading of the April 29, 1987 staff report was waived. Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Mr. John Stockman, Attorney, representing Mr. Hertzenberg. Mr. Stockton discussed the issue of the variance request. He noted that the circum- stance is unique in that Mr. Hertzenberg's property plus the land he acquired that was vacated for Quaker Lane, leaves,a parcel to be divided into two lots which are only 3% under the Zoning Ordinance standard for lot size in the R -1A Zoning District. The second lot will be used for residential construction and, development of the property removes an attractive nuisance and enhances the safety factor for the neighborhood. Granting the variance will allow Mr. Hertzenberg reasonable use of the land. Mr. Stockton stated that across Quaker Lane is a lot which is less than 18,500 sq. ft. and, the lot behind the petitioner's property is less than current standards. The proposed lot division would create lots which would be larger than some other lots in the area. He believes the variance meets the ordinance variance criteria and the division is consistent with the neighborhood plan. He noted there is only one other vacant lot in the vicinity and this is approximately 20,000 sq. ft. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED BRUCE HERTZENBERG LOT DIVISION AND VARIANCE (87017) Page 136 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Mr. Stockman reviewed similar variance requests approved by the City: Rick Radecki, 2735 Kilmer Lane, Lot Consolidation/Division and Variance, City File 86007, approved by City Council Resolution on March 17, 1986; and, Erwin Stobbe, 12220 28th Avenue North, Lot Division and Variance, City File 86103, approved by City Council Resolution on October 6, 1986. Mr. Stockman also referred to the density variances granted for condominium units constructed to the east. Director Tremere stated that each of the other variances were reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council on their merits and, while they were lot division variances, they were not necessarily similar to this one. Planning staff has reviewed recent and older variances for lot div- isions and finds that no precedent has been established relative to lot area. The key consideration is to evaluate this application on its merits in light of the Subdivision Code variance standards. He also explained that there were not variances as to density on the condominium apartments to the east; credits were allowed for density per Ordinance standards but the density was not a function of variance action. Vice Chairman Pauba inquired if the property includes the area for the proposed cul-de-sac, and would this be a true reflection of the total square footage for each lot? Planner Cottingham explained that it is included and can be calcu- lated with the lot size. Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Mr. David Thomas, 40 Saratoga Lane, who stated he is worried about drainage in this area from grading and the introduction of fill for construction. He stated that he and his neighbors have had problems with severe settling and he has had to install additional con- crete block in his home. He stated there is a wooded area and a bog at the back of his home and to build on Mr. Hertzenberg's lot would require that it be dug out, and this would impact the drainage for the homes in the area. He noted that Mr. Hertzenberg stated he had "talked to his neighbors"; however, he does not know Mr. Hertzenberg and Mr. Hertzenberg has never called on him. Engineer Goldberg stated that the Engineer's Memorandum re- quires that drainage must be maintained with any development on this site. He noted that this whole area is very flat and drainage is not the best, however, it can be handled with the conditions stipulated in the Engineer's Memorandum for development of the site. Building a residence will not affect the soils conditions which have been problematical. Tony Kilgore, 30 Saratoga Lane North, stated that the City installed the drainage system in front of his home and when there are heavy rains, there is always standing water. The Page 137 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 drainage is not good and continues to be a bad situation. He has asked the City Engineer to come to the site, but nothing has been done. He stated he also has settling problems with his house and it is a constant worry. If Mr. Hertzenberg is allowed to construct a house on this site, it is his opinion that it will make an already bad situation much worse. He believes City representatives must visit the site to appreciate the severity of the problem and determine a solution. Mr. Kilgore stated he was not contacted by Mr. Hertzenberg. Engineer Goldberg reiterated that approvals for preparing the proposed site for construction of a home won't allow the drainage to be adversely changed; it will be maintained. Commissioner Marofsky further explained that the proposed construction could improve the drainage to some degree. Mr. Herbert Myers, 20 Saratoga Lane, stated he appreciates the Commission hearing his concerns. His statements and those made by Mr. Thomas and Mr. Kilgore, are predicated on concern for our property. The neighborhood has tolerated poor area drainage for some time and would not want it aggravated. The City needs to understand the importance of improving the drainage in this area. He wanted to know the history of this property and he has researched the City and County files. It looked as though the subject property was at one time part of the property now developed with the Willow Grove Condominiums. When the Willow Grove development was planned in 1981, this property was transferred and nothing in the records show that this parcel was intended for development. He noted that when investigating this on purchasing his property, it was obvious that the land was not developable; and, he assumes that Mr. Hertzenberg would know this too. Mr. Myers stated he and his neighbors have left portions of their lots undeveloped which now supports wildlife and sus- tains the natural features of the property. Mr. Myers pointed out where the "slough and marsh" is located. He explained that water does not drain readily through this area. There are severe drainage problems and fill would displace the water that collects and drains through this area. He believes this could produce further settling problems for his home and those of his neighbors. He explained further that in reviewing documents at the County, it appears that the property fee owner is the Veteran's Administration; there were no documents at the City office to establish ownership. Page 138 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 He stated that the staff property as "wetland". He for good planning. This development. report does not clarify this believes the objective should be property was not intended for Director Tremere stated that the application indicates the petitioner is the fee owner. Mr. Stockman, Attorney, explained the ownership of the property and the reason the Veteran's Administration shows up as a fee owner due to the nature of the purchase agreement involving his client. He stated that the record will demonstrate that Mr. Hertzenberg is the fee owner of the property for purposes of making application for the requested lot division. Director Tremere also stated that the property is not clas- sified as a "wetland" although the land indeed is often wet. He explained the difference between the official clas- sification of "wetland" and property that may be used for ponding or surface drainage. Mr. Myers distributed a letter to the Commission with the signatures of property owners. The letter was addressed to Community Development Coordinator Ray Anderson and made part of the record. Mr. Patrick 0. Foley, 35 Nathan Lane, #223, lives in the Willow Grove Condominiums. He enjoys living here stating it is a charming area. However, the people in the single family homes do have drainage problems and he does not believe that permitting the construction of an additional residence will improve the neighborhood. Mr. Sohn Stockman, Attorney, noted that these gentlemen have addressed the drainage issue and he wants to assure them that the petitioner will follow all the recommendations and conditions listed in the report by the City Engineer. He has also heard that Mr. Hertzenberg owns the "local wetland" and everyone feels the property should be left as is because they "like its looks". However, he does not believe constructing a residence will substantially change the property. Mr. Hertzenberg has property rights too and should be permitted to use his land according to the regula- tions of the City. The variance request is to allow reason- able use of Mr. Hertzenberg's property. Further discussion ensued regarding the conditions listed in the Engineer's Memorandum and that the City should review the drainage system in this area. Mr. Stockman stated that the creation and extension of the cul-de-sac is an unnecessary burden on Mr. Hertzenberg's property. The City should pay for and install the cul-de-sac. Page 139 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Commissioner Plufka inquired if the proposed residence could be moved to the east to help solve and ameliorate the drainage problem and to assure that as little work as possible is done on the back of that lot? City staff noted that a reasonable setback could be considered. Commissioner Zylla inquired if City staff has viewed this property? Planner Cottingham and Engineer Goldberg answered affirmatively. Commissioner Zylla inquired why there was no mention of "wetland" in the staff report? Director Tremere and Planner Cottingham reiterated the comments about wetland classification. Engineer Goldberg stated this area is not hart of the City's Storm Water Drainage system. Commissioner Marofsky inquired about the area between the proposed residence and the drainage easement, should there be an additional setback of the building to the easement? Engineer Goldberg answered that it was not necessary to provide the appropriate easement. He noted there would be little filling or work being done in the back yard. He stated that southeast Plymouth is very flat and boggy so drainage is not the best. Further discussion ensued regarding the size of the culverts in the area and the problems of their filling up and not functioning properly. Commissioner Wire requested that the petitioner receive specific direction from the City so that any home construc- tion will not create or cause further and more serious problems for other homes in the neighborhood. He stated concern that the conditions listed by the Engineering Department will do the job and if there is any doubt, the City should look at them again. Engineer Goldberg stated this would be done. VIr. Kilgore stated that the City should clean out any of the 36 -inch culverts which are plugged to see that they work properly before they install any 12 -inch culverts. Commissioner Wire stated he is not comfortable with what is seen with these drainage problems. Engineer Goldberg assured the Commission this will be taken care of; and, if there is proof it takes more than a 12 -inch pipe, a larger pipe will be provided. Mir. Bruce Hertzenberg stated they are doing everything that was suggested for all the homes on this street; and, by developing the property and following the systems of the City, there will be better drainage for this corner. Further discussion ensued, it was confirmed that the water must drain to the east. Page 140 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Commissioner Marofsky stated concern that the City will provide maintenance so the problems in this area are not compounded. Engineer Goldberg assured the Commission a City maintenance crew will do the work when people call the City to identify the problem and explain the specific need. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Vice Chairman Pauba to recommend denial of the Lot Division and Variance for Bruce Hertzenberg based on the following: The variance request does not comply with the criteria for granting a variance from the Subdivision Code and would set an undesirable precedent. Commissioner Plufka stated he is against the Motion. He doesn't see where it fails to meet the Variance Criteria, and it is his opinion that denial deprives the applicant of reasonable use of his land; and, that the request will not be detrimental to the public, nor will it injure other property owners. Discussion ensued regarding the City Code Subdivision variance. Commissioner Zylla agreed that the Commission can't base the recommendation solely on the drainage issue, and must rely on City staff and the Engineering Department to make sure the drainage will not get worse and that it can be improv- ed. He can support the request on the justification that circumstances are such that the lots created are of adequate size and will not compromise the existing neighborhood. Commissioner Wire agreed with the physical size of the lots but is concerned that vacation of land gives the means to add land to a lot of record which in turn creates a variance situation with division of that land. Commissioner Marofsky concurred; but, with no restriction, it is practical to assume they would use the additional land for another buildable lot. Further discussion ensued. Roll Call Vote. Commissioner Wire, Aye. Vice Chairman Pauba, Commissioners Zylla, Plufka, and Marofsky, Nay. MOTION failed. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky to recommend approval for the Lot Division and Variance subject to the conditions listed in the April 29, 1987 staff report. Discussion by Commissioner Plufka and Commissioner Marofsky concerning staff review of the possible relocation of the NOTION TO DENY VOTE - NOTION FAILED NOTION FOR APPROVAL 7_190,_ Page -9O,- Page 141 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 building "footprint" to the east and desirability of estab- lishing a setback to be met from the conventional cul-de-sac to preserve the "back yard" of that lot. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Plufka to add Condition No. 8 that the setback line be established at 25 ft. from the southerly boundary to move the building "footprint" further to the north. Vote on the Amendment. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Wire, Nay. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Motion carried. Vote on Main Motion as twice amended. 4 Ayes. Commissioner VOTE - NOTION CARRIED Wire Nay. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Director Tremere noted the memoranda to the Commission dated June 5, 1987 regarding the Council direction to review PUD and Conventional Zoning Criteria. He asked that the Commis- sion retain this information to discuss at the meeting on June 24, 1987 and that the item would be scheduled for a Public Hearing at the first meeting in July. Mayor Virgil Schneider discussed his concern regarding the R -1B (low density residential) Zoning District and the need to redefine the "fringe" of a Walking Neighborhood. He reviewed recent development plans using the R -1B zoning; and, the argument regarding conventional R -1A zoning with dialog from some developers who have stated that platting conventionally is to "take it and grade it all, without thought to the trees, topography, and other site character- istics." The City needs to take affirmative action about the need for and the advantage of saving amenities in all Zoning Districts through both PUD and conventional developments. Director Tremere explained these guidelines from the Compre- hensive Plan and that further language could be added to the Subdivision Code. Discussion ensued regarding a "Woodlands and/or Wetlands Ordinance" and the need for the Planning Commission to recommend standards for Plymouth. Director Tremere stated this could be brought back for discussion and scheduled for a Public Hearing along with the "Streamlining" items. The Commission appointed Commissioners Zylla and Plufka to the Aesthetic Controls Study Group. R1 -B DISTRICT STANDARDS AND CONVENTIONAL PLATTING Page 142 Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1987 Further discussion ensued regarding the impacts from down zoning; and, from the Post -1990 Urban Service Area becoming available for development. MOTION by Vice Chairman Pauba, seconded by Commissioner MOTION Plufka to appoint Commissioner Marofsky as the Planning Co- mmission liaison to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED There was further discussion regarding review of the City's Sign Ordinance. A(L"IRNIFNT The meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight. PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT j,� June 17, 1987 SCJ Present: Dennis Jacobson, Dale Knudson, Dick Macki, Barb Roberts, Nancy Holter, Willis Johnson, Frank Boyles. I. APPROVAL OF MAY 13, 1987 MINUTES The committee approved the May 13, 1987 minutes as submitted. II. REVIEW OF APRIL AND MAY RIDERSHIP STATISTICS The April and May 1987 ridership statistics show a dramatic decline in ridership. The greatest change is found in the commuter/reverse commuter, wherein passenger volume has dropped from an average 397 per day in March, to 365 per day in April, and 350 per day in May. This pattern is similar to 1984 and 1985, but dissimilar to 1986. PACT members indicated that they had seen many new faces on the buses, most of which were riding on one-way trips only. Willis Johnson said that the upcoming survey may give some hint of what is happening. The internal circulator dropped as well, from an average of 53 per day in March, to 49 per day in April, and 36 per day in May. This pattern is similar to 1985 and 1986. If the pattern from previous years holds, the June, July and August figures should be substantially higher as students are out of school. III. FOLLOW-UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. Fare Cards at Erickson's New Market/Transit Store in Dayton's. Willis Johnson reported that a computer printed notice has been sent out to all riders indicating that cards are now available at the MTC Transit store. The MTC has not yet delivered the excess cards to Medicine Lake Lines and therefore, they have not been distributed to Erickson's New Market. Schedules are available currently at New Market. B. Progress Report on Park and Ride Lot Expansion Frank Boyles stated that on June 26 the Park and Ride Lot bid is to take place and a project manager is to be named. The City Council has provided all approvals for the project. Construction is expect- ed to take less than a month and should occur before fall. C. Charter/Regular Route Service Disruptions PACT members indicated that they had not detected problems between charter and regular route service over the last month. D. Promotion Frank Boyles stated that he has ordered small notebooks to be distributed in conjunction with the July promotion. The notebooks have a writing pad on the inside right cover, a pocket on the left cover and an inscription of the Plymouth Metrolink logo with copy reading, " Expanding Your Productive Time Daily'. -ivviiI nvvlJVtlt 1. Vl"II"Ill Itt UN IKAN511 y^� June 17, 1987 �If Page two IV. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN OR RECOMMENDATION Dick Macki stated that the link is sometimes bad between the full size transit coach returning from downtown and the Highway 6 - 101 mini -coach at 5:08 p.m. He thinks that the faster run from downtown has affected the transfer between the vehicles. He suggested that radios be used more often if this seems more likely. Willis stated that he will investigate the reason for this occurence. Nancy Holter indicated that on Thursday, June 11, the mini -coach did not show whatsoever. Willis Johnson stated that an error had been made in the dispatch office. Ms. Holter also indicated that on the Vicksburg - County Road 15 mini -coach, the driver never has cards or tokens avail- able. She also will occasionally shorten the route. Willis stated he will check into these issues and report back to PACT. Willis stated that roller signs are on order for the full-size transits and should be received within 30 days. V. METROLINK PLANNING WORK PROGRAM Willis stated that the objective is to revise schedules and to have them published by November. It is his desire to plot ridership by route for 1984 and 1987 to see where increases and decreases have occurred. These figures will be compared against development .in the community to project appropriate revisions in Metrolink routes. Raw data on this subject should be available for discussion at the July 22 meetinq, with route revision recommendations available from him on August 19. Ultimately, the route revision questions must be determined by September to stay on schedule. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. MINUTES PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE June 10, 1987 PRESENT: Gary Smith, John Wenner, Steve Herwig, Tim Oie, John Ward, Russ Elzy, Lyle Robinson, Mark Peterson, Frank Boyles ABSENT: John Sweeney ALSO PRESENT: Bobbi Leitner, Judy McMillin I. OLD BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MAY MEETING MINUTES The May 14 meeting minutes were approved as submitted. B. REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES 1. Respirator Program - Implementation & Training Status -- Frank Boyles reported that meetings are continuing_ with maintenance supervisors to identify hazardous chemicals requiring respir- atory protection used by the City and associated Job activities. He indicated that the review process has been slow due to the difficulty in determining all specific work situa- tions and chemicals which require the use of a respirator. He stated that once maintenance supervisors complete their review, he will review the list with the various maintenance work groups to assure all chemicals are listed. Frank stated that SCBA (self-control breathing apparatus) have been placed on order for use at the water treatment plants and well facilities. 2. Follow up on Uniforms -- Frank advised that uniforms made with cotton material have been ordered for the mechanics and mainten- ance employees who work with the paver. John Wenner asked if cotton uniforms should be worn when using the qrinder (i.e. sharpening mower blades). Frank stated he would ask that an apron be ordered for use by employees when using the grinder. 3. Follow up on florescent orange hats -- Orange florescent hats have been placed on order for City employees. The hats are being purchased by the City on a one-time trial basis. They are to be worn for visibility purposes when an employee is working near or adjacent to a roadway and the employee is not required to wear a hard hat. 4. Safety & Loss Control Seminar -- Frank Boyles reported that nine City employees had attended the Safety and Loss Control Seminars sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Materials provided at the seminars will be made available in the upcoming months to the Safety Committee for their review. � VI��VV ��� V�\1 LI t t. V1.11 11I ILL June 10, 1987 Page two Frank stated that the Confined Space Entry Policy provided with the Seminar agenda includes the State's new guidelines. He indicated that the City's Confined Space Entry Policy will have to be revised to conform to the new guidelines. II. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Personal Injury/Vehicular Accidents The Committee reviewed four vehicular accidents. Three accidents were determined preventable, and one non -preventable. In addition, the Committee reviewed two personal injury accidents and two incidents of windshield/glass breakage to City vehicles. Memorandums will be sent to appropriate supervisors on the Safety Committee's findings and recommendations. The Committee will also receive a report at the July meetinq from Frank Boyles concerning his investigation into the incidents involving vehicle damage reported by Rick Jewett as not being reviewed by the Safety Committee. B. 1987 Safety Award Luncheon Planning The Committee agreed to hold the 1987 Safety Award Luncheon at the Quality Inn (formerly Radisson Inn Plymouth). The Committee also discussed revisions to the recoqnition awards for safe driving. Frank stated he would investigate the revisions and report back to the Committee. III. OTHER BUSINESS A. The Committee discussed the procedure used by Public Works employees to extinguish a fire at an archery standard on June 9. Frank stated he would investigate the fire incident and have a report for the Committee's review at the July meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m. The next Safety Committee meetinq will be held July 8, 1987 at 7:30 a.m. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission June 11, 1987 Page 21 Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, Bauman, LaTour, Reed, and Rosen (Beach arrived late); staff Blank and Pederson; Del Erickson, architect. I_ CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chair Edwards in the Council Conference Room. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner LaTour to approve the minutes of the May meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting. b. Staff. No recreation staff were present at this meeting. Director Blank announced that Ruth Brown has resigned to go into private consulting, and the City Forester, Steve Cook, has resigned to become a commercial pilot. C. Others. None. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Approved Parkers Lake Beach House Concept Plan. The City Council approved the concept plan for the Parkers Lake Building with a slight change in the roof line. b. Approved Plymouth -Wayzata Youth Baseball Electricity Request. The request to install electricity to the pitching mounds at LaCompte Park was approved. C. Approved Plans and Specifications - 101 and Fernbrook Lane Trails. This project has been approved and is out for bids. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. 1988-92 CIP - Review Draft. Director Blank reviewed the list of items that were not included in the CIP and shared with commissioners the estimated costs for those items. He pointed out an error in the 1988 CIP regarding land acquisition for West Medicine Lake City Park. It should have read that $50,000 was coming from community parks and $50,000 from grants. Director Blank then discussed the Swan Lake Development proposed for 1989, and stated that we own the weeded field east of the pond at this time. He indicated that the City would like to retain the area north of the pond for a neighborhood park. Commissioners then heard from Rose Bergeron, residing at 4595 Norwood Lane, Ellie Thomas, residing at 4560 Norwood Lane, and LuAnn Svendsen, residing at PRAC Minutes June 11, 1987 Page 22 12620 46th Avenue, requesting play equipment for their children and the other residents of the Schmidt Lake Development_ They went out and got 344 signatures on a petition asking for their neighborhood park to be developed sooner than 1989, which is when it is proposed in the CIP. Director Blank pointed out that the only access to the proposed park is Quinwood Lane, which happens to be 200-300 feet away from the land we own at this time, and that if we were able to construct the park prior to 1989, there would be no way for residents to get there without crossing private property. Director Blank is also concerned about the access to the park from 43rd Avenue, because he isn't sure how 43rd will be laid out in the future. The residents asked Director Blank if there was a way to get access to the park by condemning a portion of the land, and he responded that this was such a costly procedure that he didn't think it was wise to consider that option at this time. Director Blank then stated that this land hasn't been sold to any developers yet and that it probably would not be served by sewer or water until 1990. The residents were disappointed but understood the difficulties the City would have in trying to build their park now. PRAC members suggested that staff contact these residents as soon as any development plans come in on this area. Discussion continued on other items in the CIP. Director Blank stated that another soccer field for Plymouth Creek park may be proposed for 1988, and that the pond dredging has been moved from 1988 to 1989. PRAC discussed the proposed tennis courts for Plymouth Creek Park and decided they were not comfortable planning them at this time and would rather wait until they have an overall plan for this park worked out. Director Blank stated the the City Manager is probably going to recommend to the Council that the community center item be removed from the CIP as it may be preventing the City from getting its bond rating raised. b. Parkers Lake Building. Del Erickson was present and reviewed further the concept plans for the Parkers Lake building and explained how the roof line had been changed. Commissioners were pleased overall with the layout and urged staff to be particularly conscious of the exterior surface of this building in terms of maintenance costs. The Commission recommended to formally call this building the "Parkers Lake Pavillion" after some discussion on how bathhouse didn't seem very appropriate. c_ Neighborhood Parks Update_ Development is well underway at both Rolling Hills and County Road 61 parks, but has not begun yet at Amhurst. Director Blank provided PRAC members with a list of possible names for these three new PRAC Minutes June 11, 1987 Page 23 parks. A motion was made by Commmissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Bauman to recommend to Council the names Rolling Hills for Rolling Hills Park, Turtle Lake for Amhurst Park, and Heritage for County Road 61 Park. After some discussion on Turtle Lake and Heritage, Commissioner Rosen withdrew the motion. Commissioner Reed didn't feel that Turtle Lake was very appropriate, since it doesn't really extend into the park, and further, he doesn't feel it qualifies as a lake. After further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REED TO RECOMMEND THE NAME ROLLING HILLS PARK FOR ROLLING HILLS. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR TO RECOMMEND HERITAGE PARK FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 61 SITE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. PRAC recommended that staff notify the residents that these names are being recommended and will be voted on by the City Council at a future Council meeting. The residents should be informed of the date of that meeting, so that if they have any objections or any other suggestions, they can come forward with them at that time. No definite decision was made on a name for Amhurst Park, so those residents will be invited to recommend something. d. Parkers Lake Update. Director Blank displayed the proposed dedication sign for the playground equipment that is being donated by the Koski family. He stated that 30 picnic tables had been placed at various locations throughout the park. Other projects completed at Parkers Lake include the curb and gutter for the boat launch, paving of the Luce Line from Vicksburg east to 494, and the placement of some sign kiosks. He indicated that if work continues at its present pace, things should be finished by the end of June. e. 1987 Trail Projects. The trail along Gleason Lake Drive is almost finished. Bids are out on the trail work along Highway 101 and along Fernbrook Lane from County Road 6 to Highway 55. f_ Lions Park Play Equipment. Director Blank had no new information on this item. 6_ NEW BUSINESS a. New Plats. Director Blank indicated that staff is working with a plat for a northeast neighborhood park site. He stated that Parkers Lake North has been replatted, and another area is being platted west of 494 and north of County Road 9. PRAC Minutes June 11, 1987 Page 24 b. Joint Meeting with City Council. The joint meeting with the City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 29, beginning at 6 p.m. Supper will be catered. Paul Fjare will be in attendance to discuss Plymouth Creek Park planning. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Chair Edwards asked commissioners if they had received invitations from the MRPA to the Edinborough Park tour on June 25. Reservations must be in by June 20 and the cost is $7.50 per person. Commissioners wishing to attend should inform the Park and Recreation office prior to the 20th. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank announced that the park and recreation office would be moving to the lower level of the City Center building sometime in July. He stated that he would be on vacation the first two weeks in August and is hoping to not have an August meeting unless something comes up that needs PRAC attention. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT AREA 7 June 8, 1987 I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider V. ADJOURN RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: r ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: :3 it AiP >n NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: / J jr.2- / 6 A7 e/: PHONE NUMBER: 4 June 22. 1987 CITY C)� PLYMOUTF+ Mrs. Sam Castellino 17820 County Road 9 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mrs. Castellino: Thank you for attending the recent Town Meeting concerning the area where you reside. With regard to your concern about speeders in the area of County Road 9 and Peony Lane, we have assigned special enforcement to this area. In particu- lar. the radar enforcement that we had on Peony Lane this week did not yield any speeding violations. Please be assured that we will continue to use our moving radar in patrolling the area around your home. For your information, we do have moving radar units in every one of our marked police cars. This has been a very effective way to Patrol for speeders in areas that do not provide the most suitable location for stationary surveillance. Again, thank you for attending the meeting and taking the time to fill out a resident feedback form. Sincerely. Richard J. riquist Public Safety Director RJC:gs cc: James G. Willis - City Manager Z �ID PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT AREA 7 June 8, 1987 I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider V. ADJOURN RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. i NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: 7 A NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: 'i/, h�i1P1 A-14_4 /--> r �2e PHONE NUMBER: " I 2f — /" / 3 0__ " V Mr. Leonard Brummer 4640 Peony Lane Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Brummer: Thank you for attending the recent Town Meeting concerning the area where you reside. With regard to your concern about speeders on Peony Lane, we have recently implemented radar at that location. We did not witness any violations. We will continue to drive through your area in the future utilizing our moving radar that is installed in every one of our marked police cars. Again, thank you for taking the time to attend our meeting and filling out a resident feedback form. Sincerely, Richard J. Carlquist Public Safety Director RJC:gs cc: James G. Willis - City Manager --7--T PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT AREA 7 June 8, 1987 I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider V. ADJOURN RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: e— c6l"Icl �b7��S�7 er�;sS��. ✓t� a /� , a�n �`V �`l�.�'a o ,e�3Te- � O TV ci % vec7! a c 5 1 k'07" PU 00 r w �`��Q ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CI/TY TO TAKE: 1�qui�r� U; �y/yi,i�a 2 C i 1�t �- � a �� �NeSe a �► �Lc� / "`tit /qtr e cel i �?�! TA Ai-jp- a r -5C 2.be -Zvt Az l/tl bee- , *"+ A- v aN b,8e y-- ' ✓ .; u.l il*'PIe -f;�W s, NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: 6 VV a C10 CY ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: /6Cam���/ �oaPHONE-NUMBER: 55� /073 �rle �.S �e2 �7 t4 s _ a � -tt 5 ��. Y49S Y� 10 i � S� � � Ol/ e 7th a -7z�.. , 6 - 141as14a�t - �� � ry 70 lis. /i %�� �2 Ile CV6,5 ,/ j y�02 u S � �y / � -Fd l to to e,� �v //e � &f la cv aI)tA- /,^C ll z mac. � `u-�. �- -f -) j 74-5, l Ll�bvgAe- D (,( �r�e Poov Y�LDl� h •a s cove 'vol'/ a`l G1, 1 Git a s�� -2-7Le �✓ o a ►, GLl Gl C' � 6 6 - - -Bil e o�itice5��`c a"a,V-D/ ls avo�� �i1a S mac%%�/ /7 V - �Aid, June 22. 1987 Bob and Wanda Schoeneberger 16845 County Road 47 Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Schoeneberaer: Thank You for attending the recent Town Meeting concerning the area in which you reside. With regard to your concern about the Virginia property and the fox farm. I can only say that I have no authority to order that these animals be vaccinated. It is my understanding that rabies vaccinations of animals other than dogs and cats is of very questionable value. In order words, it may not even work. As cart of the agreement signed with the City, the Community Service Officers of the Police Department are conducting onsite investigations of the Virginia property. We are to report our findings at the earliest Council Meeting follow- ina a property inspection. I think that I can speak for the Council at this Point in time and say "there will be no extensions given to the Virginia's regarding the keeping of fox on their property". Again, thank you for attending our fill out a resident feedback form. Sincerely. Richard J. Carlauist Public Safety Director RJC:gs cc: James G. Willis - City Manager recent Town Meeting and taking the time to RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. l'lq�K. 04--- Ee5e NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: E�`70? 5 S /,c IK—, -. ev 7— ACTION - ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: < -r419 7;9Z 4 )E-&-702 /m%�s :rte- ��� Ve ��5 wiz E-,� �- &)Cj_,f Id'o Yb NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: /��Iti ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: l c-"" A : / PHONE NUMBER:��'12Af7 Z 61 -�S �� =�0 June 22. 1987 CITY CD� PUMOUTR Mr. Ira E. Maki 14935 County Road 47 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Maki: Thank you for attending the recent Town Meeting concerning the area where you reside. Your concern about installing deer crossing signs on County Road 47 has been referred to Hennepin County Highway Department for follow up. The county has jurisdiction for signing on County Road 47. For Your information, since the first of the year, we have recorded 5 motor vehicle/deer accidents on County Road 47 between Vicksburg Lane on the west and approximately Fernbrook Lane on the east. In short. your suggestion to install deer crossing signs at a location approximately 100 yards east of Vicksburg Lane for eastbound traffic and approximately 100 yards west of Mud Lake for westbound traffic on County Road 47 is a good suggestion. All five deer hits that we recorded were in the area that you stressed in your resident feedback questionnaire. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. As I said previously, this matter is being referred to Hennepin County. Sincerely. Richard J. Cariquist Public Safety Director RJC:gs cc: James G. Willis - City Manager Herbert 0. Klossner - Director, Transportation Dept of Hennepin County - - - -------------- N -- 1 RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concei n. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: ?'4 i",,— SQe-fi ems. o -F C'-/ 9 ,v-1/1- < ex4v,,e�ms ✓ iSi bi/; ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE:��� ik� 4AFw!�-� ws-� ""- NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: 715i-II'v, ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: S` /:� !/ I G�S 6�-� ►'-- N PHONE NUMBER: SS��j _ !K75-0 June 22. 1987 Ms. Kay Palm 4025 Vicksburg Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Palm: Thank you for attending the recent Town Meeting concerning the area where you reside. With regard to your question concerning the safety hazards at the intersection of County Road 9 and Vicksburg Lane, I have personally checked on this matter. I did not have any difficulty with the visibility east of Vicksburg Lane on County Road 9. In other words. I thought the clear view was adequate and that the vine trees did not cause me any problems in viewing vehicles westbound. However, I did feel that the rise in the road on the west side of Vicksburg Lane on County Road 9 caused me some anxiety when stopped on Vicksburg Lane facing north, and not really being able to see an appropriate distance for eastbound traffic approaching Vicksburg Lane. I have referred this matter to the Hennepin County Highway Department for any follow up, should they find it necessary. With regard to your question on putting stop signs for east and westbound traffic (in other words, a 4 -way stop), I would again defer that to the Hennepin County authorities for their expertise. Thank you for attending the Town Meeting and taking the time to fill out a resident feedback form. Sincerely, e - Richard J.riquIst Public Safety Director RJC:gs cc: James G. Willis Herbert 0. Klossner, Director. Transportation Dept of Hennepin County r 474 rrr` SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 933-9311 Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Frank: zk< 4tA I I . "961 y /TI Enclosed are written reports on our two programs that serve Plymouth residents. The Senior Outreach Program is new to Plymouth this year. The Program targets services to the frail, at -risk elderly person. In the first quarter of service we saw 13 clients. The second program is our Senior Clubs Program that we have been cooperating with the City of Plymouth on for several years. This Program is operated through the Park and Recreation Department by Melinda Kohrt of our staff. If you or the Council need additional information pl ease don't hesitate to call me at 933-9311. Senior Community Services is proud to be celebrating our 35th year of service to suburban municipalities. Sincerely, L/jamin F. Wi thhart Executive Director Enclosure: Reports and Senior Community Services Annual Report BfW/ac io A United Way Agency 221 l SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES SENIOR CITIZEN CLUBS AND RECREATION PROGRAM CITY OF PLYMOUTH CLIENTS - FIRST QUARTER 1957 Melinda Kohrt, Coordinator Senior Community Services has for several years contracted with the City through the Parks and Recreation Department for the cooperative funding of this Program. The goals of the Program are to provide the following services for the seniors residing in Plymouth: * adult education classes * adaptive physical exercise * group dining experiences * nutrition education * health screenings * health education * tax assistance * fuel assistance * legal aide information * group recreational events * local recreational bus trips There are three organized Senior Clubs in Plymouth served by Senior Community Services. They are: Plymouth Seniors ( 150 Plymouth seniors) St -Mary of the Lake over 55 Club (73 sg�nio s) Messiah Methodist over 55 Club (57 sen 10rsS Each club meets monthly with committee meetings, classes and events scheduled between meetings. Each older resident of Plymouth also is eligable to receive a monthly Senior Citizen newsletter. Besides the three large senior citizen clubs Senior Community Services in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation staff offer: The Plymouth Hikers This group was organized in 1986 and hikes weekly in local parks. Hiking was continued indoors in the winter. The group is lead by a S.G.S. Senior Volunteer. (17 seniors) The Over Fifty & Fit Exercise Prooram This twice a week, adaptive physical fitness program is lead by a team of three trained S.G.S. Senior Volunteers. (11 seniors) Bocce Ball League A Senior Sports Gala is-beinCL. planned with the Parks and Recreation staff for August 22. 1957 Z \� OTHER SERVICES: Screenings. Blood pressure screening is offered every other month with two S.C.S. Senior Volunteers doing the screening. (40 seniors served) One free hearing screening has been held so far this year. (32 seniors served) Health Education. S.C.S. conducted a six week series on "Hearing Through Older Ears". Also provided was a health education series including : Heart Healthy Foods, Artificial Resitation, Cardiac Fitness & Pace Makers, Hypertension, and Life Line Re -assurance. (105 seniors served) Low income servies. S.C.S. Senior Volunteers received training from the Human Services Council and took applications for fuel assistance from Plymouth residents. (5 S.C.S. Volunteers worked at Plymouth City Center - numbers served are un -available from the Human Service Council at this time). Income Tax assistance was offered February through April. Staffing was by an S.G.S. Senior Volunteer trained by AARP and the I.R.S. (# served un -available) S.G.S. staff promoted the House Doctor Program (weatherization) to Plymouth seniors. (## served un -available) Recreation. Bus tours are held monthly and coordinated with S.G.S. senior groups in Wayzata and Long Lake. (126 Plymouth seniors served in the first quarter). Weekly Bridge Club. (20 seniors each week) Card parties. (240 seniors in the first quarter) Drivers Trai n i nQ. A two session refresher course was offered. (24 Plymouth seniors attended) Volunteer Programs. The Care and Share Committee, coordinated by five Senior Volunteers, organize 44 senior volunteers to provide services to area residents, such as shopping, driving to doctors appointments, other transportation, nursing home visits/volunteer work, etc. (44 seniors given volunteer opportunities) Officers and committee volunteers organize events benefiting their peers. (37 volunteers) The Senior Housing Study Committee. Six of the Senior Club volunteers served on this Committee, benefiting the City while being provided with an educational experience. (six seniors) SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM CITY OF PLYMOUTH CLIENTS - FIRST QUARTER 1987 During the first quarter of 1987, 13 older Plymouth residents were intensive ongoing clients of Senior Outreach. Senior Outreach staff spent 43 hours in intensive direct client service, providing 55 client sessions. At $45 per hour, this figure represents services valued at $1935. An addtional 14 hours of service were provided by trained Senior Outreach volunteer Peer Counselors. Program objectives (which are measured after one quarter and after one year) were exceeded: OBJECTIVES 1. To link older residents of Plymouth and their families with services in the community. Performance Measure: During 1987, 80% of clients will receive services within the community which positively affect their ability to live independently by meeting a social, psychological, economic, health, housing, or nutritional need. Outcome: During the first quarter of 1987, 100% of Plymouth clients were linked with services within the community, with a total of 39 services, or an average three services per client. 2. To help older residents of Plymouth maintain themselves in the community and avoid premature nursing home placement. Performance Measure: During 1987, 80% of clients will not become permanent nursing home residents. (Currently, 17% of Minnesota residents 75 and older are institutionalized and an additional 18i. are "severely impaired non -institutionalized." The largest proportion of Senior Outreach clients are severely impaired elderly over 75 years of age.) Outcome: One client, representing 7.7%, became a permanent nursing home resident, while 12 clients, or 92.3%, remained independent in the community. Some program statistics o.nd client demographics, which are collated after the first quarter, appear on the following page. SENIOR OUTREACH PLYMOUTH CLIENTS - FIRST QUARTER 1957 13 intensive ongoing clients 43 professional staff hours (intensive direct service) 14 volunteer peer counselor hours 100% clients received community services arranged by Senior Outreach 39 community services received (3 per client) 92.3% remained independent in the community 7.7% became permanent nursing home residents Age of Clients Gender Income 60-64 2 F - 12 Low - 7 65-74 7 M - 1 Medium - 5 75+ 4 High - 1 Living Arrangement Alone - 4 With Spouse - 5 Other - 4 Disability None - 1 Moderate - 4 Severe - 8 rrrr SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES "Fosters Independence, Personal Growth, and Community Involvement of Seniors" 1986 ANNUAL REPORT ._ Celebrating . -- � k , = - - 35th F20.Anniversary in 1987 r Letter From the 1986 President The year 1986 was one of accomplishment for Senior Community Services (S.C.S.). We capitalized on efforts started in 1985 to successfully return the agency to a sound financial basis. The Board of Directors, staff and volunteers deserve recognition and thanks for this successful effort. The agency continued to enjoy a steady growth in the numbers of elderly needing and utilizing services. This expanding demand is the result of the increasing population of elders in our suburban communities. Several steps were taken during the year to allow us to more effectively manage our expanding programs. A new strategic plan was developed to determine our agency's direction and the resources required to support the plan. This plan represents the combined input of our staff, the Strategic Planning Committee of the Board and outside expertise. Recognizing that the continued high level of performance by our staff people would be paramount to the success of S.C.S., the Board has updated our personnel policies and created a special Task Force to study and recommend improvements in our compensation package. The participation of volunteers is vital for our continued success. In 1986 over 600 volunteers were honored and recognized for their outstanding service. Our Strategic Plan calls for increased training of volunteers, allowing us to provide additional high quality services. Cooperative agreements with local communities are a key strategy in our planning. These agreements have allowed S.C.S. to offer more programs to the communities served at reduced costs. Four new municipalities joined in the support of our Senior Outreach Program, improving the availability of services to the home -bound elderly in Golden Valley, Richfield, Edina and Plymouth. The agency was also successful in obtaining a matching expansion grant from the United Way for the Senior Outreach Program. Grants were received to add new vans to the Southshore and Delano Area Senior Centers. The additional vans have greatly improved transportation services for the elderly in these communities. We must feel positive as we enter 1987. Our Friendship (fund-raising) drive exceeded goal. The United Way evidenced support for the quality of our programs by a 12% increase in funding. United Way funding now represents approximately 30% of our total budget. Senior Community Services will begin its 35th year of service to our suburban communities in 1987. The agency will continue its efforts to be a valuable asset to these communities by delivering needed quality services. 9�4;.r, crvi_l_ Earle T. Lyons President SCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Treasurer Donna Bloom Rollo Nesseth Dr. John Roschen Earle T. Lyons Edward Sisola John Dahill Roselyn Nordaune Joan Setter 1st Vice President Member -at -Large Joseph Dillon Senator Gen Olson Bill Steinkirchner Barbara Thatcher Chuck Ravine Audrey Evans Marcie Parker George Welch 2nd Vice President Past President Edward Gerber Bill Priesmeyer Alex Chudyk Robert Engebretsen Ken Hall Catherine Reynolds Secretary Executive Director Douglas Jordal David Richter Leonard Kopp Benjamin F. Withhart Sam Higuchi Steve Rood Program Summary — 1986 Volunteers Senior Community Services recognizes the talents, resources and expertise of older adults and involves them as volunteers in the agency's programs. Some of the volunteer positions filled through the senior volunteers are: Peer Counselors, Friendly Visitors, Van Drivers, Receptionists, Program Leaders, Adaptive Physical Education Leaders and Dining Volunteers. 1986 Highlights • 653 volunteers contributed 42,459 volunteer hours. • 42,459 hrs. x $3.35 = $144,360.60 Counseling, Case Management and Outreach Program ("Senior Outreach") Works with older adults and their families throughout suburban and rural Hennepin County to help seniors remain independent. 1986 Highlights • 403 frail elders received long-term intensive case management services. • 1,165 referrals were made for needed health and social services. • 93% of Counseling, Case Management and Outreach's clients remained in the community, 10% higher than the state average. Senior Centers Program Four multi-purpose senior centers serving the City of Minnetonka, and the Westonka, Delano and Southshore areas are the focal points of programs and services for seniors. 1986 Highlights • Total attendance 59,073 • Meals served 44,980 • One-way trips provided 25,108 • Blood pressure screening 2,593 Community Senior Groups and Highrise Programs Located in 11 suburban and rural communities, these programs provide seniors with many of the same services available in communities that have senior centers. For many seniors, particularly those in rural areas, these programs serve as the principal point of access to needed services and information. 1986 Highlights • Total attendance 32,228 • Nutrition programs 220 • Health screening programs 105 • Adaptive physical education programs 285 • Social and recreational programs 792 Seniors Serving Business Seniors Serving Business provides jobs for older adults who want to remain active in their retirement years. The earnings are used to supplement the benefits of Social Security. 1986 Highlights • 42 seniors worked over 17,000 hours, earning more than $65,000.00 9 18 businesses were contracted for services Letter from the Executive Director Celebrating 35 years of service. Senior Community Services is one of the older non-profit organizations in the state of Minnesota. Those 35 years have been full of change for our suburban communities and the agency. The years following WWII saw the growth of the baby boomers. The agency first served a growing youth population; later the agency focused on serving special populations that were too sparsely distributed for any single community to effectively serve. Elderly persons, people who are mentally retarded, stroke victims, persons with physical disabilities and single adults made up these special populations of the 1960's and early 1970's. The agency over the past 15 years has narrowed the focus on the fast growing elderly population and at the same time expanded the breadth of services being offered. The future. The elderly population is now the fastest growing segment of our population, with that growth just beginning. The next twenty years should see a continued steady rate of growth; with any medical breakthrough in either cancer or cardiovascular disease treatment, the rate of growth could more than double. In twenty years (2007) the elder population will dramatically explode as the baby boomers start to retire. Serious policy discussion about the ramifications, both positive and negative, of this population age shift are just now beginning at the national, state and local levels. The communities served by S.C.S. benefit from the broad funding base of the agency. Local funds ara matched/leveraged with other funds such as United Way, Hennepin County, Metro Council, foundations, corporations and gifts from individuals. This matching/leveraging of funds keeps the cost of delivering quality senior services low for any of the funders. S.C.S. utilizes elderly volunteers to deliver many services, thus keeping costs down even farther while also providing a meaningful role for those elderly volunteers. We have made great progress over the past 15 years toward improving the quality of life and the standard of living for our elderly people. However, many older people are still suffering from poverty. The elderly poor tend to be widowed women over the age of 75. Most find themselves poor for the first time in their lives. Lifetime savings and estates have been depleted to pay for nursing home care for their husband before his death. It is important to realize that poverty is not the only issue faced by people as they age and retire. Many retirees are not touched by poverty; however, for them retirement means the loss of social contacts at work, the loss of self esteem, and the loss of a meaningful purpose in life. Advancing age knows no monetary guidelines and is highly correlated with multiple chronic physical conditions that negatively impact a person's mobility, sight, hearing and emotional condition. The services offered by S.C.S. and its volunteers have proven that older persons can contribute in a meaningful way to the quality of life in our communities. Older volunteers are helping themselves by helping others. That's the success story of S.C.S. Sincerely, a Benjamin F. Withhart Executive Director Executive Director Benjamin F. Withhart Program Administrators Adele M. Dahl JoAnn M. Kvern Jack Wieczorek Seniors Serving Business Program Manager William F. Philipsen Harold A. Anderson Richard V. Blomgren Obin C. Christianson Jennie M. Clitty Carolyn M. Cotton Ethel L. Danielson Kathryn F. Fleming Elizabeth C. Fontana Vivian L. Grande Avis H. Greene SCS STAFF Lois K. Gustafson Frances J. Hammerot Eva C. Haywood Roma A. Hesse Violet E. Jensen Aili N. Johnson Audray L. Johnson William E. Kempton Bernadine S. Kodet Leonard B. Kodet Effie A. LaSalle Helen Lokken Rosella M. Nelson Arthur N. Olson Myrtle A. Olson Herbert S. Paul Adeline E. Pederson Mildred A. Seim Ione A. Shauer Marcus Thompson Gladyce L. Veilleux Senior Centers Staff Catherine M. Bailey Norman V. Carlson Martha Estabrooks Joyce Farnick Susanne M. Gallus Jean Irvine Nicki J. Litke Kristine J. Orluck Muriel M. Peitz Stephen W. Pieh Jeannette Schuettpelz Gail R. Sinker Susan A. Wilkens Counseling, Case Management and Outreach Staff Beverly M. Abbott Ruth Ann Dobbins Jacqueline J. Kes Darlene Noreen Lisa J. Thorson Community Senior Groups & Highrise Programs Rosalie Fallat Melinda A. Kohrt JoAnne D. Pavelka Senior Aides Ruth Anderson June Geyen William Norton Office Staff Ruth Baker Clarice Froehlich Patricia Graham SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 1986 FINANCIAL SUMMARY REVENUES - TOTAL: $1,176,676 EXPENSES - TOTAL: $1,176,676 CURRENT FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1986 COMMUNITY IN-KIND SUPPORT PROGRAM INCOME AND SALES TO THE PUBLIC MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTERS These figures are taken from SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES' 1986 financial statements. Copies of the complete financial statements with the report of our certified public accountants are available for inspection In the administrative offices of SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, located at 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, Minnesota, during regular business hours. MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES A united Way ASu" Senior Community Services 1001 Highway 7 Hopkins, MN 55343 933-9311 IIBUTIONS UNITED WAY GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SERVICE FEES SENIORS SERVING BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 49% / 10% �3 RESERVE 17% god COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND OUTREACH COMMUNITY SENIOR GROUPS AND HIGH-RISE PROGRAM 11LV NORTHWEST BRANCH YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MINNEAPOLIS 7601 42ND AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE. MINNESOTA 55427 AREA CODE 612/535-4800 June 17, 1987 C -, Mr. Frank Boyles, Assistant City ManagerCity of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd.Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Boyles, The Northwest YMCA Detached Work Program continues to be a very important, effective service to youth and families in the Northwest suburbs. In 1986 851 youth/families received counseling services by a Detached Worker. One hundred thirty three families received additional services through the Family Counseling Program. In the first six months of 1987 Sue Scheu, Lorraine Coan, the Detached Workers relating to Plymouth residents, served 30 youth and their families. Of those, 5 families were low income and 8 families are single -parent households. In addition, one NYPUM (National Youth Project Using Mini -bikes) group of 8 Ply- mouth youth is being run. As you know these services are made possible with the continued financial support of the City of Plymouth. The t•rogram is staff intensive, with 78% of the program's budget being salaries, benefits and taxes. To keep pace with these and other program expenditures, we are requesting a $1,000 in- crease in the City of Plymouth's financial support. The total amount requested is $2,000. We are making this increase request to all the participating munic- ipalities. Attached is a Detached Work Program Description, 1986 Program Summary (what do you get for your monev), and City of Plymouth Clipat Data for the 1st 6 months of 1987. I would also like the opportunity to formally ;make this request to your City Council, and update them on the accomplishments of the Detached Work Program during the past year. Please let me know when you feel an approp- riate presentation time would be. I would appreciate your careful consideration of this request, and the comm- unity impact this money will have in the City of Plymouth. HELP US MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TODAY! Thank you for your time and supportive efforts of the Detached Work Program. Sincerely, Dana Sorenson, Associate Executive Director Attachment DS:zz EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER k\ YMCA OF METROPOLITAN MINNEAPOLIS DETACHED WORK I. MISSION STATEMENT To assist troubled youth, ages 12-18, and their families in developing a lifestyle acceptable to themselves and the society in which they live. I_T. OBJECTIVES OF THE DETACHED WORK PROGRAM A. TO REDUCE ANNUAL DELINQUENCY RATES AMONG THE TROUBLED YOUTH SERVED BY THE PROGRAM. B. TO REDUCE INCIDENCE OF IN -SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AMONG THE TROUBLED YOUTH SERVED BY THE PROGRAM. C. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF RELATIONS IN THE FAMILIES OF THE TROUBLED YOUTH SERVED BY THE PROGRAM. D. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PEER !AND COMMUNITY RELA- TIONS AMONG THE..TROUBLED YOUTH SERVED BY THE PROGRAM. E. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES AT NO OR LOW COST TO OUR ,_LIENTS. METHODS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES NOTE: The following methods apply to all of the above objectives. Due to the wide variety and uniqueness of needs of clients served by the Detached Work program, some or all of the methods may be used to meet that objective. 1. Individual and group counseling for youth. 2. Professional family counseling and ongoing support. 3. Evaluation and referral services for troubled youth and their families. 4. Therapeutic recreational activities for youth. 5. Involvement and advocacy with police, juvenile court, schools, and other youth and human service agencies on behalf of the youth. 6. Twenty-four hour on-call crisis availa- bility for youth in emergency situations. 7. Youth employment opportunities and job seeking assistance. - 12 - Northwest Branch YMCA Detached Work Program Client Data 1986 Summary TOTAL PROGRAM SUMMARY * Five Detached Workers * Family Counselor * Chemical Awareness Counselor Detached Work: Methods of Program Deliver * one—to—one counseling * Alateen groups * self—esteem groups * sexuality groups * chemical awareness groups * family counseling * NYPUM minibike program Number of Clients Served * restitution programs * Menogyn camping experiences * therapeutic recreational activities * vocational assistance * crisis intervention * referrals to appropriate sources * advocacy Male 269 Female 328 TOTAL 597 Ethnic Background Hispanic Black 14 White 550 Asian 14 Native American 17 >Chdg2 yo 2 Other 1 Referral Sources Police 69 Court Services 74 School 307 Self 40 Peers 31 Other 19 REASONS REFERRED Welfare 11 Family 45 WORKER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM(S) Runaway 17 9 Truancy 33 50 Inappropriate School Behavior 59 .. 81 Drug Abuse 65 124 Property Crimes 60 34 Violent Cr mes 14 22 Unmanageable Home Behavior 52 56 kamily ro ems 247 328 e — s eem 48 150 Sexual use 10 25 F117SIcat AbuselNeglect Emotional use eg ect 7 26 Eating Disorders 2 9 Pregnancy 11 19 ocat ona Assistance 17 24 Sexuality Concerns 26 46 Survival Neeas 5 20 oner bouTc—es- 18 27 Multiple problems documented 254 Assessment 14.72 Average Age of Client 597 Counseling 201 Low Income Families 851 Total 241 Single Parent Families NORTHWEST BRANCH YMCA FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM 1986 Summary OF METROPOLITAN MINNEAPOLIS The Northwest YMCA Family Counseling Program serviced families in 1986. Most were direct referrals from the Detached Work Program. Many families were referred out -- due to lack of time available to: 1. Family and Children's Service (Osseo and Downtown) 2. Northwest Mental Health 3. The House 4. Counseling Clinic 5. The Bridge 6. Therapists in private practice (if people had insurance) 133 of the families served: 67 were single parent, headed by women 9 were single parent, headed by men 56 were dealing with chemical dependency "7 were dealing with suicide attempts 26 were dealing with unplanned pregancy 32 were dealing with runaway children 75 were dealing with school behavior problems 43 were dealing with unemployment 57 were dealing with domestic abuse 97 were dealing with child abuse or neglect The program operates on a sliding fee scale. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Northwest Branch YMCA Detached Work Program Client Data January to June, 1987 * Five Detached Workers * Family Counselor * Chemical Awareness Counselor Detached Work: Methods of Program Delivery * one-to-one counseling * restitution programs * Alateen groups * Menogyn camping experiences * self-esteem groups * therapeutic recreational activities * sexuality groups * vocational assistance * chemical awareness groups * crisis intervention * family counseling * referrals to appropriate sources * NYPUM minibike program * advocacy (1 group of 8 kids) 10 " Family Problems Number of Clients Served 21 Self -Esteem Male 13 Female 17 Ethnic Background Black White 30 Asian Other Referral Sources Police 1 Self 5 Court Services Peers TOTAL 30 Native American School 16 Welfare Other Chicano Family 8 REASONS REFERRED WORKER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM(S) Runaway 1 1 Truancy 1 2 Inappropriate School Behavior 4 7 Drug Abuse 5 9 Property Crimes 5 6 Violent Crimes - - Unmanageable Home Behavior 4 10 " Family Problems 20 21 Self -Esteem 4 11 Sexual Abuse 2 3 Physical Abuse/Neglect 6 7 Emotional Abuse/Neglect 3 6 Eating Disorders Pregnancy Vocational Assistance Sexuality Concerns Survival Needs Other Sources Multiple problems documented 14 Assessment 14.5 Average Age of Client •30 Counseling 5 Low Income Families 44 Total 8 Single Parent Families NORTHWEST BRANCH YMCA Plymouth Families Statistics FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM January to June 1987 OF METROPOLITAN MINNEAPOLIS The Northwest YMCA Family Counseling Program serviced 27 Plymouth families in 1st 6 months of 1987. Most were direct referrals from the Detached. Work Program. 13 families were referred out -- due to lack of time available to: 1. Family and Children's Service (Osseo and Downtown) 2. Northwest Mental Health 3. The House 4. Counseling Clinic 5. The Bridge 6. Therapists in private practice (if people had insurance) of the families served: 5 were single parent, headed by women 1 were single parent, headed by men 2 were dealing with chemical dependency 4 were dealing with suicide attempts 1 were dealing with unplanned pregancy 2 were dealing with runaway children 7 were dealing with school behavior problems 0 were dealing with unemployment 2 were dealing with domestic abuse 5 were dealing with child abuse or neglect The program operates on a sliding fee scale. association of metropolitan municipalities June 18, 1987 TO: AMM Member City Officals FROM: Neil Peterson, President RE: Membership on AMM Legislative Policy Committe -THE AMM NEEDS YOUR HELP C�j` �� �7 -BE PART OF THE AMM VOICE -BECOME INVOLVED-==r�`1't.- -MAKE YOUR CITYS' POSITION FELT APPLY FOR A POSITION ON AN AMM POLICY COMMITTEE We, as city officials, cannot afford to be silent. Please take a few minutes to read the brief description of the five standing committees and volunteer a small amount of your valuable time to make an impact by filling in and returning the attached form. The committees will meet in August and September approximately four times each year. The Board of Directors will be making two year appointments in mid July and would like a clear indication of all persons who are willing to give a small part of their time and energy to serve on one or more of these committees. Mayors, Councilmember, Managers, and Administrators will receive this Bulletin individually. However, if other city employees such as finance directors, housing officers, planners, etc. would like to serve, please submit their names. N The Board would also welcome any suggestions for specific issues or concerns to be studied by the committees. If you have questions, please contact either Roger Peterson or Vern Peterson in the AMM Office (227-5600). (over) 183 university avenue cast, si. paul, minncsota 55101 (612) 227-5600 COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS: 1. METROPOLITAN AGENCIES COMMITTEE Considers legislative issues and non -legislative issues related to the Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Commissions, The Committee looks at the structure and relationship between these regional entities and local units of government and reviews amendments to Metropolitan Development Guide Chapters or any new chapters developed. In past years, the Committee has developed policy on land use planning, metropolitan significance, solid waste management, Met Council selection process, etc. 2. MUNICIPAL REVENUES COMMITTEE Considers any matter concerning revenues, taxes, and city expenditures. Included are state aid formulas, state aid dollars, levy limits, property tax assessments, tax increment financing, fiscal disparities, and re -development funding methods. The Committee will be looking very carefully at the effects of the state aid formula and levy limit modifications. 3. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Concerns itself with all issues related to economic development and housing including subsidized housing, affordable housing, and activities of the Metropolitan HRA. Reviews amendments to the Metropolitan Council's Housing Guide Chapter with particular emphasis on low and moderate income housing concerns. Will review legislation dealing with EDA's, HRAs, TIF, etc. 4. GENERAL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Examine issues which have impact on metropolitan area cities outside the scope of other AMM committees. In the past, this Committee developed policy on municipal self insurance, municipal consolidation, pensions, cable communications, PELRA Amendments, etc. 5. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Studies major issues related to transportation and transit at the metropolitan, state and federal levels. The ten (10) elected officials who represent tht AMM on the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and the eight (8) city staff officials who represent the AMM on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) are encouraged to be members of this Committee along with other city officials. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES (Please return by not later than July 1st.) NAME CITY POSITION CITY PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS_ (street) city) zip code PREFERRED TELEPHONE CONTACT NUMBER PLEASE INDICATE COMMITTEE CHOICE 1st. and 2nd. MUNICIPAL REVENUES METROPOLITAN AGENCIES HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GENERAL LEGISLATION TRANSPORTATION SUGGESTED ISSUES TO BE STUDIED: PLEASE RETURN TO: Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 183 University Ave., East St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Attention: Carol Williams league of minnesota citie June 23, 1987 To: Mayors, Managers and Clerks From: Thomas L. Grundhoefer, Staff Attorney =\-3 r RF'CEIvE(� - JUN 24 19 37 CITY OF PfYi1 OJ C ;= Re: Advisory on Recent U.S. Supreme Court Case Affecting Municipal Zoning Practices Cities have new reason to think carefully about municipal regulations, especially those involving zoning and building matters. Care should be taken to be sure that regulations are important enough to justify the cost of defending against damage claims likely to be encouraged by the case summarized below. It would be better to make an evaluation of your ordinances now and eliminate those that are not worth defending, than to change city regulations in the face of law suits to be expected in the future. On June 7, 1987 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution requires that a property owner be compensated for economic losses incurred during the period of time in which a law or regulation, later found to be an unconstitutional taking, is in effect. Prior to the decision, municipalities could repeal the invalid regulation and not have to pay compensation for the period during which the regulation was in effect. The case, First English Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glendale v County of Los Angeles 55 L.W. 4781, involved a challenge by a church to an interim county ordinance prohibiting construction of any new building within a flood plain area. When the church was denied the right to build in the flood protection area, it sued and sought damages for the period of time during which it was denied the right to build. The Court reasoned that temporary takings which, as here, deny a landowner all use of his property, are not different in kind from permanent takings, for which the constitution clearly requires compensation. The Court also found no rationale for distinguishing between regulatory takings and formal physical takings. The Court's decision is based on a judicial assumption that the ordinance denied the church all use of its property for a considerable period of years, and they held that "invalidation of the ordinance without payment of fair value for the use of the property during this period of time would be constitutionally insufficient." 1 R3 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612)227-5600 In terms of analyzing the potential impact of the case on future land use planning or other regulatory practices, it is important to recognize what the case does not stand for. The case does not stand for the proposition that all interim or permanent flood plain ordinances constitute a taking of property requiring compensation, nor does it establish a standard that would indicate when a regulation results in a taking. To the contrary, the Court acknowledges that the the county might avoid the conclusion that a compensable taking had occurred by establishing the denial of use was insulated as part of the States authority to enact safety regulations. Further, the Court stated mere fluctuations in value during the process of governmental decision making, absent extraordinary delay, are incidents of ownership and consequently, not a taking. Finally, the Court stated, "we limit our holding to the facts presented, and of course do not deal with the quite different questions that would arise in the case of normal delays in obtaining building permits, changes in zoning ordinances, variances, and the like which are not before us today." The three dissenting justices stated that their major objection to the majority's holding is that the decision fails to establish a workable standard for distinguishing between everyday regulatory inconveniences and those so severe that they constitute a taking. They also have trouble working with the majority's distinction between non -compensable "normal delays" and delays that rise to the level of a taking. The dissent suggests that the test for regulatory takings requires an inquiry into the duration of the restriction as well as its scope and severity. The dissent simply sees the need to provide a workable standard, a standard that is so conspicuously absent from the majority opinion. What Should Cities Do? Cities as always should make make findings to demonstrate that their decisions are supported by legitimate'health, safety and welfare concerns. Zoning and other regulations should continue to be reviewed to assure that they do not deny landowners all reasonable use of their property. Caution should be exercised to be sure that regulations are important enough to justify the cost of defending against potential claims likely to be generated by the decision. On those rare occasions when a city adopts regulations prohibiting all construction, the city should make sure that such regulations are founded on sound public safety concerns. Finally, the decision seems to say that cities are protected from allegations based on normal delays in the planning process. In this regard, care should be taken to make sure that regulatory and planning activities do not become dilatory. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 5 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 DATE: June 19, 1987 MEMO �. TO: Greg Ertz and Park Maintenance Crew FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE RESTORATION 44;7 , G Greg, I wanted to let you know that I have been most impressed with your and the rest of the crew members' work on the Zachary Lane restoration project. You have put a tremendous amount of thought, dedication and sweat into this project, which is showing now that it is nearing its completion. I'm very pleased with the way it is turning out, and I think it will be a showcase facility for many years to come for Plymouth and our visiting ball players. Please accept my congratulations and pass along my thoughts to the rest of the fellows who have worked on this project for such a long time. I think this is an outstanding example of "excellence in Plymouth parks." /np CC: City Manager Mark Peterson THONIAS L. JOHNSON ,. �N.`c (612) 348 3 09 1 LI' 'ON I' Y.\I L OR N L V _ o(� Z w � �NES� OFFICE OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY 2000 Gov1:RN 11 ENT CENTER MINNL•'APOLIS, I\'IINNESOTA 55487 June 19, 1987 Chief Richard Carlquist Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: victim - Offense - Kidnapping/Extortion Your File No. 871745 Dear Chief Carlquist: The defendants in the above case have all pled guilty and in a short time all sentencings will have been completed. I want to take this opportunity to inform you of the outstanding performance that your department has shown in this case. I know this case has consumed a tremendous amount of your resources. I have reviewed my decisions to see if anything could have been done to minimize this drain on your department. I feel the investigation was conducted in the only manner that it could and there were no short-cuts. Because of the connection between Minneapolis and Florida and the number of defendants, the case was complex, highly circumstantial and had to be put together piece by piece so that all six defendants could be proven guilty. Your are aware of the underlying drug relationship between the victim and the suspects. It was a reasonable assumption that the defendants did not anticipate that the victim would complain to the police and if he did, the police would not be inclined to pursue the matter. I am sure that the defendants were surprised at the high level of professionalism and energy shown in this case which resulted in their convictions. I am confident that the defendants and anybody familiar with the case and your department's performance will give your City a wide berth in the future. As I indicated, your whole deparatment performed admirably beginning with the first phone call to your department to the completed investigation. Normally I would hesitate to single out an individual for special mention, but I do fee -1 that Sgt. Rogers must be mentioned because of his amazing performance. Sgt. Rogers was in complete control of the investigation and anticipated most of my requests. When I decided that something HENNEPIN COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER had to be done I would contact him and discover that he was already working on the matter at his own initiative. He did an outstanding job of anticipating the problems, what had to be done and putting together a detailed circumstantial case. It is very comforting and reassuring to know that you have such competent support in such matters. An example of your department's willingness to work and capacity to perform was in the preparation of an activity chart for me. Sgt. Rogers mentioned the chart in our conversations and wondered if it would be assistance to me. From his description it sounded like it would be and would have value in trial preparation. With that said, the activity chart was prepared and I was amazed at how effective it was in assisting me in having a good overview of the entire case and enabled me to organize it in my mind for trial. In closing, I just would simply state that you can take comfort and pride in the manner in which your officers have conducted themselves. Very truly youA V James H. Gaf n y �! Assistant County Attorney C-2100 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 348-3117 JHG/jj TIMOTHY E. PODOLSKE Certified Public Accountant 10947 West Florist Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225 Telephone: (414)-353-1819 June 17, 1987 Mr. Darrell Johnson Department of Engineering City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Dear Mr. Johnson: It was again a pleasure speaking with you yesterday. It is such a nice experience talking with people such as you have in the City Center who are so friendly and know what they are doing. I wish we could have the same experience in Milwaukee, but we appreciate your people's conduct very much. Enclosed please find a check in the ammount of $ 89.04, for the aerial photos of the 28 sections we discussed. Please also mention that we received the material from Community Development Department, and appreciate their efforts. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Again, let me thank you for your efforts. Cordially, Timothy E. Podolske Enclosure ��1920212?2?aQ� SUN 1957 MtyymnJ of P1 „ c~ C� %,9�c�jz zl* RIDGEDALE CENTER 20 124 Blvd j 55343 (612)5400041 June 15, 1987 Chief Lyle Robinson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Chief Robinson: I would like to commend the work of a Plymouth firefighter at Ridgedale Center on June 12, 1987. We experienced a gas leak outside our south entryway. There was a need to evacuate the south end of the building and keep people from entering that area. Denny Evanson identified himself and proceeded to assist our staff in handling crowd control. I would like to thank him for his efforts and his willingness to help out in this situation. Sincerely, Paul J. Tucci Assistant Center Manager PJT:keg Baltimore • Detroit • Honolulu • Los Angeles • Minneapolis • Oklahoma City \A GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE Founded in 1976 June 15, 1987 Chief Richard Carlquist Plymouth Public Safety Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Dick: On behalf of the Minnesota Association of Police Chiefs, as well as the Government Training Service, we would like to extend appreciation for your participation in the 1987 Spring Police Chiefs Conference held at the Radisson South Hotel in Bloomington. Participant evaluation of the Institute was very positive, with the event receiving an overall score of 4.5 out of a possible 5.01 Many individuals specifically commented on the timeliness and relevancy of the subject matter addressed and the high quality of speakers utilized. One rather reflective commented received was, "Excellent subject matter which met the needs of all size departments represented at the Institute." The time and energy spent in the preparation and delivery of your presentation are appreciated by the Planning Committee and participants. Thank you for a job well done! Sincerely, 4�� Helene Johnson Executive Director HJ:CS/lj Carol choeneck Administrative/Program Associate Suite 202, Minnesota Building • 46 East Fourth Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 •6121222.7409 Members: Association of Minnesota Counties, League of Minnesota Cities, Minnesota Association of Regional Commissions, Minnesota Association of Townships, Minnesota Community Colleges, State of Minnesota and University of Minnesota L ICA__ CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: June 25, 1987 TO: James G. Willis, Mayor & City Council FROM: Bob Zitur SUBJECT RECYCLING Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with the recycling truck driver while she was in my neighborhood. She told me that initially my area required two trucks for the once a month pick-up, and they would return only half -full. At the current time, however, my area is scheduled for twice a month pick-up, using three trucks, and a fourth truck will soon be needed. She indicated that my area was one of the best for recycling. I noted to her that instead of the usual three neighbors in my immediate circle, we had five neighbors recycling yesterday. She also stated that the residents are really good about sorting their recyclable materials. Maybe we can end up with a volunteer program down the road? BZ:jm DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO June 25, 1987 James G. Willis, Mayor & City Council Bob Zitur FRENCH REGIONAL PARK CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COUNCIL On June 24, I attended the French Regional Park Citizen's Advisory Council held at the Hennepin Parks headquarters. The meeting. was chaired by Pat Neils, and a welcome was given by Park Commissioner Shirley Bonine. The exciting part of the meeting was the presentation of the final plans for the outdoor recreation center and creative play area. Don King, Chief Landscape Architect, presented information about the play area and a fantastic proposed new building for park and citizenry use. My ears perked up when I heard that space would be available during weekdays for free for use by our senior citizens and/or association meetings. On Sundays, organizations will have to pay a fee. The new building is estimated to cost $100/sq. foot, or $640,000. The total project is estimated at $1.7 million, with funds coming from the Metro Council. I anticipate that plans for all of this will come before our Planning Commission probably at the end of July or early August. I am sure that PRAC and Eric will be able to provide us with further coordination and articulation on this subject. The review of park operations was presented by Bob Wicklund, Central Division Manager. All Hennepin Parks offer some very interesting programs which you and our citizenry may wish to take advantage of. In other business, problems associated with Medicine Lake were discussed by some of our Plymouth citizens. These items include fish houses, and debris on and around Medicine Lake. In addition, the GEESE got a hearing. Hopefully something can be done about the geese in Plymouth. I felt that this was a very productive meeting and well attended. BZ:jm June 18, 1987 CITY OF PLYMOUTR To All Refuse Collectors Licensed in the City of Plymouth: Subject: Plymouth Recycling Program All licensed refuse collectors in the City of Plymouth are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, July 20, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. in the Plymouth City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit opinions from all interested people and to comply with Subdivision 4 b of the 1987 Amendment to the Waste Management Act, an excerpt of which is enclosed. The Plymouth City Council will be considering a Resolution of Intent to adopt an Organized Refuse Collection System in Plymouth. Anyone wishing to voice concerns on this subject will have an opportunity at this public hearing. If the City Council passes a Resolution of Intent, you are invited to participate in the planning and development of the Organized Collection System. Thank you. Sincerely, Z Richard J. Pouliot Project Coordinator RJP:kh Enclosure cc: ✓James G. Willis Frank Boyles Fred Moore Sherman Goldberg Helen LaFave 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 28 Subd. 4. (CITIES AND TOWNS; NOTICE; PLANNING.) a At 29 least 90 days before proposing an ordinance, franchise, license, 30 contract or other means of organizing collection, a city or - 31 town, by resolution of the governing body, shall announce its 32 intent to organize collection and invite the participation of i 33 interested persons in planning and establishing the organized I 34 .collection system. 35 (b) The resolution of intent must be adopted after a public 36 hearing. The hearing must be held at least two weeks after 17 H.F. No. 794 1 public notice and mailed notice to persons known by the city or 2 town to be operating solid waste collection services in the city 3 or town. The failure to give mailed notice to persons or defect 4 in the notice does not invalidate the proceedings, provided a 5 bona fide effort to comply with notice requirements has been 6 made. 7 (c) During the 90 day period following the resolution of 8 intent, and before proposing a method of organizing collection, 9 the city or town shall develop or supervise the development of 10 plans or proposals for organized collection. 11 (d) Upon request, the city or town shall provide mailed 12 notice of subsequent proceedings on the organization of 13 collection in the city or town. 14 Su_bd. 5. (COUNTY ORGANIZED COLLECTION.] ta) A county may 15 by ordinance require cities and towns within the county to 16 organize collection. Organized collection ordinances of 17 counties 18 (1) require cities and towns to require the separation and June 24, 1987 Mr. & Mrs. David Anderson 1555 Juneau Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear David and Jackie: CITY OF PLYMOUTFF This letter is in response to your letter dated June 16 with regard to Parkers Lake Park. First, let me thank you for all the cooperation and patience you have shown as we have gone through the stages of developing this new park site. I know you are sensitive to the fact that when something new is developed, there are going to be some rough points that were not initially anticipated during the planning stages of the project. Unfortunately, the drastic decline in the water level of the lake was not one we had contemplated during our initial planning efforts. As we have discussed over the phone, I am very disappointed that people verbally abuse you about trespassing on your private property! As you know, it was our hope that the installation of the wooden privacy fence would have curtailed that problem from continuing. Based on our conversation, it is evident that this has not stopped some people from continuing to use your property for walking around the lake. I have instructed our nark maintenance staff to install a series of signs on the south and north ends of the park indicating where pri- vate property begins and instructing people to use the Luce Line and other alternate rout nnrt the shoreline. I believe that most of those signs will be installed the week_ o June n I have a so asked Mark Peterson to make further arrangments © for the installation of split rail cedar fencing in thnsp ar as adjacent to your home site where some of the trespassing has occurred. We are also in the process of trying to locate some mature evergreen trees which could be placed on the northeast section of your property where the trail runs adjacent to County Road 6. as soon as we have located such trees, I will be contacting you to set _up an appointment whereby we can get together and properly sight the trees, so that they will add privacy screening to your property now and in the future. Again, I would like to thank you for your patience in this matter and continue to stress the fact that the City is willing and ready to cooperate to find a solution that will mitigate as much of this problem as we can. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. I will be contacting you shortly, Sincerely, 6, g Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation /np cc: City Manager City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 Dear Eric: This letter is to follow up our phone conversation of June 10th regarding Parkers Lake Park. We certainly appreciate your taking time to listen to us and the cooperation you have shown us throughout the development and construction of Parkers Lake Park. The areas discussed with you which are causing problems generated by the park use are: 1. Lakeshore walkers. It is unbelievable the number of people who do not respect the rights of others. Daily, there are adults trekking through our backyard, and their attitude is that the whole lake is part of the park. My wife has been called a bitch and I have been bodily threatened for informing people they are on private property. We have the cedar fence along the backyard closest to the path, and the private property sign you installed, but the traffic is coming from the other direction around the lake. People climb over our dock - currently three and a half feet off the ground with the low water level. Even though we have now had to enclose the dock with fencing, someone is bound to get injured, creating a legal liability for us, a liability generated by the park. We have checked with the DNR, and while water is public domain, the lake bed is our property and these people are trespassing. We feel the solution to this problem is immediate signage and public education. All areas of the trail should be clearly marked; maps should be provided; opening and closing times listed; and the rights of all landowners made clear. We suggest the city council and Park commission take a long hard look at routing a trail around the lake through a neighborhood. The trail should go through park property and the Luce Line only. What is gained by having so many confused people wandering through a pre- viously quiet neighborhood? Park trails would be more asthetically pleasing to.the walkers/bikers. The future impact on the neighborhood needs to be studied considering the increased use of the park as Plymouth continues to grow. 4 David & Jackie Anderson f —� MREM—^ 1555 Juneau Lane Northt �FOBUCSaTY DMM Plymouth, MN 55441 AMlgfSTiMAT]VE A=AW June 16, 1987 PARXCOMMLSSU4 .CITY ATTORNEY — L Mr. Eric Blank Director, Parks & Recreation City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Eric: This letter is to follow up our phone conversation of June 10th regarding Parkers Lake Park. We certainly appreciate your taking time to listen to us and the cooperation you have shown us throughout the development and construction of Parkers Lake Park. The areas discussed with you which are causing problems generated by the park use are: 1. Lakeshore walkers. It is unbelievable the number of people who do not respect the rights of others. Daily, there are adults trekking through our backyard, and their attitude is that the whole lake is part of the park. My wife has been called a bitch and I have been bodily threatened for informing people they are on private property. We have the cedar fence along the backyard closest to the path, and the private property sign you installed, but the traffic is coming from the other direction around the lake. People climb over our dock - currently three and a half feet off the ground with the low water level. Even though we have now had to enclose the dock with fencing, someone is bound to get injured, creating a legal liability for us, a liability generated by the park. We have checked with the DNR, and while water is public domain, the lake bed is our property and these people are trespassing. We feel the solution to this problem is immediate signage and public education. All areas of the trail should be clearly marked; maps should be provided; opening and closing times listed; and the rights of all landowners made clear. We suggest the city council and Park commission take a long hard look at routing a trail around the lake through a neighborhood. The trail should go through park property and the Luce Line only. What is gained by having so many confused people wandering through a pre- viously quiet neighborhood? Park trails would be more asthetically pleasing to.the walkers/bikers. The future impact on the neighborhood needs to be studied considering the increased use of the park as Plymouth continues to grow. _ 2 2. At a City Council meeting we attended, then - councilman Virgil Schneider made a motion, passed by Council, that the city would ensure our privacy be preserved through plantings, fencing or whatever it would take. The city has provided us materials for 128 feet of cedar fencing for the backyard area near the path. This has greatly helped and we appreciate your cooperation. Our house is on the front of our lot near Juneau and County Road 6, and set down somewhat from both roads. Our picture window faces County Road 6 and the entrance to the path. The effect is rather like living in a fish bowl or in darkness with the shades drawn. At our expense we have planted 100 Red Pine seedlings between our house and the path. We do feel in three to four years these will provide a sense of privacy again. We are asking you for an interim solution on that area of our property. We understand your reluctance to provide a costly permanent solution, not knowing what the County plans are for County Road 6. With your resources we are confident you can come up with a feasible three to four year solution until our trees fill in the gap. We want you to understand Eric, that our property and our privacy are priorities in our lives. We appreciate all you have done. You know we have not been in favor of the park from the beginning and have attended all meetings regarding it. We are willing to live in peaceful co -existence with the park, but must emphasize the word peaceful. We will do whatever necessary to involve the neighborhood and lake residents if the area becomes an overrun parade ground. If you feel a petition circulated through the neighborhood is necessary, let us know and we would be happy to organize such an effort. We are willing to meet with you, the Mayor, Council, or Park Commission as you deem necessary. We are looking to you for solutions to the problems created for us and our neighborhood by the city park. Please contact us at your earliest convenience. SinWely,) D id & Jackie Anderson cc: Mayor Virgil Schneider Plymouth City Council Plymouth Parks Commission west ridge \�SIZL TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, n c. �rr/v � June 17. 1987 _ West Ridge Townhouse Association 1. 3259 Terminal Drive Room 100 Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Hennepin County Department of Transportation 320 Washington Av. South Hopkins, Minnesota 55_4-8468 Jim Juneman: The Board of Directors of West Ridge Townhouse Association would appreciate your immediate assessment and response on the damage that is occurring upon our property adjoining the construction of new County Road #9. The area of concern is immediately southeast of the new intersection at Larch Lane extending south for approximately 200 yards. A sketch (RED Hashing) and photos accompany this request to assist in your assessment and inspection. Additional photos are available for viewing, arrangements for viewing may be made by calling Al Champlain at 559-0880, after 5 F -M. only. We (West Ridge) planted 500 seedlings along Larch Lane in 1984 anti posted the area with signs, "DO NOT MOW SEEDLINGS PLANTED", and have been nurturing these trees along ever seen in hope of improving the overall area. It is very unfortunate that the County and/or the contractor does not have the courtesy to request use of private property (our land) for storage, egress and ingress. Our assessment at this time indicates that approximately 15 trees have been damaged or. destroyed thus far along with the destruction cif -two (DO NOT MOW SEEDLINGS PLANTED) signs that were driven over. We expect that this area will be restored to its previous state; trees replaced, signs replaced, and any track/tire marks raked out prior to construction termination. We await your response and action plan on this matter. 5incereI yours A C Champl in, Secretary West Ridge Board of Directors cc: w/o photos: Plymouth City Council Fred Moore, City of Plymouth Director of Public Works plymouth, minnesota 55442 • s �` ? (1 5) ,allz i SJ t 9 19302 415,4 0 (24-) ."s y00 150 00 _',Y ;e ` 36 GE_ :� a °. 5 0\Jl`�0� z. 2 00 2a -- R� c,> fir,,5` , o� •� B % 11.74 67 •.O qo •w.00 > 16 I`J ° o . 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"a, e. 2Z ACREAGE ' NW 1/4 ' NE I�'4 NW SW NE ' St NW I SW NE_ I SE� ,39.63.4005 3967 40 it 3953 3954 • 39.58 139.59 I Mrs. Robert Chapman 10877 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mrs. Chapman: Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns with us with regard to the proposal to extend 10th Avenue between Nathan Lane and South Shore Drive. As a resident of this immediate area, I know you are keenly aware of the amount of traffic which currently uses South Shore Drive. While some of that traffic will be reduced after the 10th Avenue project is completed, I am confident that a good deal of it will still remain. With only two current access points to Medicine Lake and Plymouth residents in this area, the traffic is concentrated more than any of us would desire. The 10th Avenue project should provide some relief to this situation, at least to the extent that traffic not destined for your area will hopefully use a more convenient alternative route. Traffic engineering studies which have been conducted for the City indicate the need for intersections on Highway 55 at both Quaker Lane and South Shore Drive. The magnitude of the traffic which is projected to be generated largely from the new development occurring south of 10th Avenue, will require two intersections on Highway 55. In addition, we anticipate at least one and perhaps two connections to 10th Avenue from the properties to the south. G;e of these accesses may connect Quaker Lane northerly to 10th Avenue where the traffic would then move to Nathan Lane and 13th Avenue and then over to County Road 18. We are trying to plan the traffic circulation in this area as carefully as is possible given the physical constraints which are present. We do not desire to route heavy commercial traffic through residential neighborhoods. You currently experience some of that traffic along South Shore Drive because it is the only way to get from the area of 13th Avenue without usinq County Road 18. With the completion of the 10th Avenue project we believe the heavy commercial land through type traffic will utilize 10th Avenue and Nathan Lane and avoid South Shore Drive north of 10th Avenue. We recognize that this project is one which is of concern to a number of the residents residing in the vicinity and as a result, our engineers will work diligently to reduce any adverse impacts which result from the construction of the road. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mrs. Robert Chapman Page Two I appreciate your sensitivity of this project and hope we can assure you as the project progresses that we are taking into consideration the concerns which you and others of your neighbors have expressed. Yours truly, es G. Willis Ci y Mandger cc: Mayor and Council Fred Moore JGW:sch To The Members of the Plymouth City Council: I agree the traffic on South Shore Drive has increased tremendously in the 20 years we have lived there. We counted 96 vehicles in 1/2 hour Sunday, May 31 between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. which should be a real "off" time for traffic. It averages to almost 200 vehicles per hour at that rate. I do NOT agree the majority of the people are using the street to avoid stop lights on Highway 55. I believe they are stopping along the way at the Country House and Flying Tiger, or they live in Medicine Lake. The City no doubt wants to finish 10th Avenue for the development of the industrial park, but just because it �.as been on the planning board for years does not necessarily mean that NOW it is the right way to divert traffic from South Shore Drive. There must be other alternatives to completing 10th Avenue to South Shore disrupting a residential area. One might be to run Quaker Lane south from So.Shore to Highway 55. This would give traffic a straight shot through the industrial area instead of tie rzsidential area to the highway. A bridge will still have to be built across the creek. Another might be extend 10th Avenue westward and turn it south to the Highway 55 Office Building to connect with the service road there, and finish the service road past Ford's Driving Range to connect with Quaker Lane. Third might be, if the service road at South Shore and 55 will not handle the traffic, to close off South Shore and run the service road straight across to West Medicine Lake Drive. This would force traffic in front of businesses. I cannot sPe how moving the 'Graffic one block north to 10th Avenue will handle the traffic any better. The drawing appears to funnel traffic from 4 lanes to 2 lanes which would only add to the congestion. In any event, the plan for the big curve northward onto South Shore Drive - -..�. from 1Cth Avenue _should ? -dropped. � raffles►- oto °be � rg "suu; h, 1 Can eee n�, reason for a turn lane running a full block to 11th Avenue. South Shor^ i_c_STILL a residential stredt with chil:dren-'and wheelchair`oc uc pants using it all the time. The only reason I can see for putting in a big turn lane like that is to get more residents to share the cost of extending 10th Avenue. Also, what happens to the 1/2 block open area on the south border of 10th Avenue belonging to the Sun Valley Park? Even though the costs may not be under consideration at this time, the estimate for the turn lane for my property is in excess of $10,000 exceeding a private estimate for curb,gutter and road repair I received by about $8,000. The residents affected are widows, retired persons in the trailer park whose rent would surely be affected, and families with young children who all live on fixed incomes. 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A.KLIAI AVE T),f 16k f v v No ST 000 11 -0, NQ 1 Cow" LL A ?J Ro ST -j .;Alt 4,4 ST w F Itr ., 4TH E, LA Kj STAN low E June 24, 1987 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Virginia Mr. William Ruff 16810 County Road 47 Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Sirs and Madam: On June 19, 1987, as a result of a complaint received by an area resident, Community Service Officer, Jane Laurence -Cooper conducted an inspection of your fox farm operation at the above address as provided for in the agreement between yourselves and the City of Plymouth, executed and dated May 1,1987. As a result of that inspection, Community Service Officer Laurence noted (see attached report) that you are not in compliance with the agreement by virtue of the fact that the kennels are not being properly maintained. Community Service Officer Laurence noted the following: 1. Since the last inspection of the property the operation has spread and approx- imately doubled in size. Sixteen cages have been added inside the barn and an additional twenty cages have been added to hold offspring. 2. One of the cages was broken open, tipped over and contained no foxes. 3. During the course of the inspection, one fox was outside of the cages and runinq free. This fox was strawberry -blonde in color, with a lio_ht undercoat, white feet, dark legs and white tail. 4. The entire premises was permeated with a very strong odor of skunk and manure. Manure several inches deep was found in numerous locations throughout the property. Points 1 through 4 are contrary to paragraph no. 3 of the agreement between the City and yourself dated May 1, 1987. Accordingly, each of these conditions must be permanently remedied no later. than July 6, 1987. At that time, a City represen- tative will reinspect the property to determine if compliance is complete. You are welcome to accompany City representatives on this inspection. If you desire to do so, please contact the City's Community Service Officers at 559-2800 ext. 363. If you have any questions with respect to the contents of this letter, contact me at the same phone number, ext 203. Yours very --t er ru % 2 i A Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager cc: City Attorney Mayor and City Council Community Service Officers 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. tss SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT OFFENSE OR INCIDENT CASE NO. WILD ANIMAL ORDINANCE VIOLATION 187002840 VICTIM DATE & TIME OCCURRED PREC. NO. CITY OF PLYMOUTH ONGOING SUSPECT: SAMUEL JAMES VIRGINIA DOB: 11/10/61 04/20/87 SAM VIRGINIA AND WILLIAM RUFF PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEIR PLANS FOR PHASING OUT THEIR FOX FARM. A COPY OF THEIR PROPOSAL WAS ATTACHED TO THIS CASE. 04/22/87 1 WAS REOUESTED BY CITY MANAC;ER WILLIS TO PROVIDE HIM WITH INFORMATION ON FOX LIFESTYLES. SPECIFICALLY HE WANTED TO KNOW HOW LONG THEY NEED TO BE FREE FROM INTERFE- RENCE IN ORDER TO BE SAFE FROM EATING THE YOUNG FOX. SAM VIRGINIA HAD INFORMED THE CITY THAT TO DISTURB 'THEM NOW WOULD CAUSE A GREAT NUMBER OF THE ADULT FOX TO KILL THEIR YOUNG, WHICH WERE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING BORN AT THIS TIME. 1 CHECKED WITH CONSERVATION OFFICER DENNIS JOHNSON AND HE DID NOT KNOW THE ANSWER TO THESE OUESTIONS. I LATER CHECKED WITH WILDLIFE DIRECTOR LARRY GILLETTE OF THE HENNEPIN PARKS: MR. GILLETTE PROVIDED INFORMATION WHICH WAS PASSED ON IN A MEMO TO CITY MANAGER WILLIS. THE MEMO IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FRANK BOYLES WANTED TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THE GAME FARM LICENSE APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. HE WAS REFERRED TO CONSERVATION OFFICER JOHNSON AND INFORMED THAT THE LICENSE APPLICATION HAD NEVER BEEN RECEIVED. 06/19/87 I WAS INFORMED BY COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PHILLIPS THAT THERE HAD BEEN A REPORT FROM THAT TWO RED FOX CROSSES HAD BEEN OBSERVED RUNNING LOOSE NEAR CSO PHILLIPS VISITED THE VIRGINIA PROPERTY: SAM VIRGINIA WAS NOT PRESENT. PHILLirS REOUESTED THAT I RETURN IN THE EVENING AND ATTEMPT TO TALK WITH VIRGINIA. AT 1853 I STOPPED AT THE VIRGINIA RESIDENCE. THERE WERE FIVE CARS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. BUT I COULDN'T GFT ANYONE TO ANSWER THE DOOR AT THE RESIDENCE. BOTH THE MALAMUTt AND THE COCKER SPANIEL WHICH BELONGED TO SAM VIRGINIA WERE LOOSE ON THE VIRGINIA PROPERTY. NEITHER DOG HAD ANY TAGS AFFIXED TO ITS COLLAR. A WALKED DOWN TO THE FOX PEN TO SEE IF VIRGINIA WAS DOWN TENDING THE ANIMALS. THE FOX OPERATION HAS SPREAD AND APPROXIMATELY DOUBLED IN SIZE. IT NOW CONTINUES ALONG THE BACK FENCE. WITH SEVERAL MORE CAGES HAVING BEEN ADDED. -IN ADDITION 'TO THE C.AGFS ADDED ALONG THE BACK FENCE. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 16 CAGES ADDED INSIDE THE BARN. PART OF THE. -OPERATION IS FENCED OFF WITH A MESH -TYPE FENCE APPROXIMAT i_Y 6 FEET HIGH. A LARGE SECTION. APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET LONG, HAS BEEN CUT OPEN AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THIS SECTION OF FENCE IS LAYING FLAT ON THE GROUND IN THAT SPOT. THE DOOR TO THE BARN WAS STANDING WIDE OPEN. ONE LARGE CAGE WAS BROKEN OPEN AND TIPPED OVER. THERE WERE NO FOX INSIDE THE CAGE. AS I CHECKED OVER THE PROPERTY, I OBSERVED ONE FOX THAT WAS RUNNING FREE. IT WAS A STRAWBERRY BLONDE COLOR WITH A LIGHT UNDERCOAT: THE FEET WERE WHITE AND THE LEGS WERE DARK: ITS TAIL WAS WHITE. SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY VISIT. THIS FOX RETURNED TO WATCH WHAT I WAS DOING. I WALKED THROUGH THE FOX AREA AND INVENTORIED THE FOX THAT WERE PRESENT. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO OBSERVE THE FOX THAT WERE IN THE LARGE PORTION OF THEIR PENS AND I BELIEVE THERE WERE SEVERAL INSIDE THE DEN AREAS THAT I DID NOT OBSERVE. I COUNTED 30 ADULT FOX, 34 YOUNG KITS. AND 6 YOUNG ANIMALS THAT 1 WAS NOT SURE WHETHER TO CALL KITS OR ADULTS. IN ADDITION TO THE 70 ABOVE THAT WERE IN CAGES. THERE WAS THE ONE LOOSE RED CROSS. OF THE 30 ADMIT Fnx_ 20 OF THEM WERE PA U -- PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. X5-.3= SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT OFFENSE OR INCIDENTI CASE NO. WILD ANIMAL ORDINANCE VIOLATION 87002840 VICTIM DATE & TIME OCCURRED PREC. NO. CITY OF PLYMOUTH ONGOING 5 - PAGE TWO: SINCE MY LAST VISIT. VIRGINIA HAS ADDED ABOUT 20 CAGES WHICH NOW CONTAIN MOSTLY KITS. ONE CAGE IS ABOUT 20 FEET LONG AND IS DIVIDED INTO 12 LITTLE SECTIONS. EACH APPROXI- MATELY 2 FEET BY 3 FEET BY 1 1/2 FEET TALL. THEY ARE COVERED WITH WIRE MESH ON THE TOPS AND BOTTOMS. BUT ARE DIVIDED AND SIDED BY WHITE PLASTIC MATERIAL. THIS LONG BANK OF CAGES IS HOUSED INSIDE THE BARN. THEY CONTAIN NO DEN AREA FOR THE FOX. ALSO INSIDE THE BARN ARE FOUR EXTREMELY SMALL CAGES. APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 FEET X 1 1/2 FEET X I;FOOT TALLz TWO OF THESE CAGES CONTAIN ONE ADULT ANIMAL EACH. THERE IS BARELY ENOUGH ROOM FOR THE ANIMAL TO TURN AROUND INSIDE THE CAGE. THE ENZIRE PREMISES FROM THE TIME I EXITED MY VEHICLE REEKED WIC -A VERY STRONG ODOR RESEMBLING THE SMELL OF A SKUNK. AS I GOT CLOSER TO THE FOX OPERATION. I COULD ALSO DETECT A STRONG ODOR OF MANURE. THE FOX. MANIIRE WAS SEVERAL INCHES DEEP AND COLLECTED IN LARGE CLUMPS ON MY BOOTS AS I WALKED THROUGH THE PROPERTY. THROUGH THE ENTIRE INSPECTION. THE TWO DOGS AND THE LOOSE FOX ROAMED FREELY THROUGH THE FOX PEN AREA AND THE ENTIRE VIRGINIA PROPERTY. AT NO TIME DID I MAKE CONTACT WITH ANY OF THE FARM OPERATORS OR OTHERS. SINCE VIRGINIA WAS INFORMED OF THE ANIMAL ORDINANCE AND HAD HIS DOG IMPOUNDED ON 2/18/87. I DID ISSUE TAGS FOR DOG AT LARGE AND FAILURE TO LICENSE. AND LEFT THOSE TAGS INSIDE HIS GARAGE BY THE SERVICE DOOR TO HIS HOME. I HAVE SKETCHED OUT THE FOX FARM OPERATION AND THE CAGES AND THE FOX THAT ARE LOCATED IN EACH ONE. THE SKETCH IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. J. LAURENCE-COOPER (GS) CC: JAMES G. WILLIS FRANK BOYLES ►Sot CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ June 24, 1937 Ar. Brian J. Cederlind 15730 32nd Avenue "orth Plymouth, 'linnesota 55447 Bear :.Ir. Cederlind: I am sorry that you have had such a negative contact aith a ma.mber, of our Police Beoartment. As you described the situation that resulted in your receiving a parking ticket, there is no way beat i could Defend the actions of the officer. Plymouth officers are reguireJ to be tactful in the performance of their duties ani not use coarse, violent, profane, or insolent language or gestures. As you :described the contact ;°1it7 the officer and 'ais alleged remarks, It ao'3ears that the officer uas curt to Say the least. F'or the or`lcer to res7on.3 to you, "Is this your car? lt.'s on the ,:rong side. 'iere's a ticnet", is not the appropriata behavior that I woul exoact of one of our Department :ambers. I 11 be talking with the officer regarding your allegations. Jith ragarl to the ticket that you received. I believe tha= this may have been a situation that added insult to injury. 71ho officer lio tagged you was involved in one of the many discretionary Juties that are involved in the daily duties of a police officer. Again, as you described the scene in your latter, I doubt very Much if 1 personally mould have tagged you, ane ::oul3 at the most have issued you a earning. This would proba'.:)ly be true of most of the officers assigned to the Patrol Division. Because our collective actions as police officer do vary along a continuum of discretionary response, our overall effectiveness may actually be enhanced. Admittedly, this observation is oaraaoxical. And, it is certainly not consoling and definitely unfortunate when persons such as yourself become the cannon folder for these philosophical efficiencies. In short, if all of the officers responded identically in all technical lava violations, I :could suspect that I would still receive letters, either for not enforcing the law or enforcing it to the "letter"! In closing, I aish to thank you for taking the time to :write. I will talk to the officer involved. And, I hope that any future contact you may have with a Plymouth police officer will be in a better vein. I would hope some day to see you talk us "up" rather than "down". 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