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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
March 13, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. JOINT COUNCIL/BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS MEETING --
Monday, March 16, 5:30 p.m. The Council will meet with the Board of
Zoning Adjustments & Appeals in the City Council conference room.
Dinner will be provided.
2. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Forum in the
City Council conference room.
3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting in City Council chambers.
4. TWINWEST CHAMBER "COFFEE BREAK" -- The TwinWest Chamber "State of
the City" coffee break for Plymouth is scheduled for Thursday, March
26 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the City Council conference room.
5. STATE OF THE REGION - 1987 -- Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 p.m. The
Metropolitan Council will be hosting a "State of the Region" meeting
at the Minneapolis -St. Paul Airport Hilton, 3700 East 80th St.,
Bloomington. A copy of the program is attached.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARK MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES -- In 1983, Plymouth
Public Works and Park Maintenance employees decertified from repre-
sentation by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local
49. At the time of decertification, maintenance employees believed
that they could achieve their wage and condition of employment
objectives by negotiating directly with City representatives rather
than through a union. Since that time, we have regularly met with
maintenance employees and successfully negotiated labor agreements
setting forth wages and conditions of employment. Some maintenance
employees, believing that self -representation is becoming more
difficult, owing to the comparable worth law and other complexities
In t'tm amnia "4af i.+ci, hay vccy1 1Fi -cwkt�t _W2th i'ZpLC3i:It 2- _
of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME), Council No. 14 to determine the benefits of becoming
represented by this group. Subsequently, on February 10, 1987, a
certification -unit hearing was conducted by the Bureau of Mediation
Services in accordance with State law. The purpose of the hearing
was to determine:
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1. What would be the appropriate unit for collective bargaining
purposes?
2. Had the Union submitted the required showing of interest to
warrant the conduct of an election?
Attached is a copy of the Certification Unit Determination issued by
the Bureau of Mediation Services. The Bureau found that the appro-
priate unit is to include all maintenance employees of the Park
Maintenance Section, Public Works Street and Sewer and Water
Sections, and Equipment Maintenance Section of the City.
The election notice we received sets forth the date of the election
and advises both the Union and the City that the "campaign period"
may be initiated. The election has been set from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00
a.m., Monday, March 30 at the Public Works garage. During the
interim period, the City and Union will share with maintenance
employees perspectives on the pros and cons of union membership.
Ultimately, at the election, employees will make the determination
of whether they should be represented. In order for the Union to be
voted in, a simple majority of votes of employees casting their
ballots would is required.
From the City's perspective, our hope is that maintenance employees
have full information prior to making a determination of whether or
not to be represented. Consequently, we will be supplying infor-
mation to maintenance employees during the campaign period as
allowed by law in order that they will have both perspectives prior
to casting their vote. The Council should realize that some may see
this information sharing as "union -busting" or anti -union behavior.
From our perspective, it is simply providing the information which
union members need in making their decision. From the City's
perspective, we are neutral on whether or not maintenance employees
decide to be represented. (I-1)
2. GAME FARM -- Upon Planning Department receipt of complaints from
area residents, the Community Service Officers were asked to conduct
an inspection of 16810 County Road 47 to determine whether foxes are
being kept at this site in violation of the City's Wild and Vicious
Animal Ordinance. Attached is a copy of a police report submitted
by Community Service Officer bane Laurence Cooper describing the
results of their March 5, 1987 inspection. The inspection confirmed
that foxes are being raised on the property and that approximately
46 foxes occupy the property at this time. The report has been
forwarded to the City Attorney's office to determine how best to
proceed to achieve ordinance enforcement. According to the reports
submitted, the owner of the property, Mr. Samuel Virginia has
applied to the State for a Game Farm License. State representatives
1ave ed-ised li*. t1t�_ t�he 1 would be pia" ' SI: IL
would not be in compliance with City ordinances. The property owner
has indicated his intent to move this operation to the City of
Dayton. I will advise the Council as this matter proceeds. (I-2)
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3. WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS -- The attached report from
Sherm Goldberg provides information on weight restrictions for city
streets which went into effect on Monday, March 4. (I-3)
4. DEVELOPMENT SIGNS -- On Friday, March 13, four Development
Identification Signs will be placed on four different sites. A
brief description of the applications involved is provided on the
attached memorandum from Sara McConn. (I-4)
5. SCATTERED SITE HOUSING PROJECT -- Attached is a memorandum from
Blair Tremere on the closing of the Scattered Site Housing Project,
which was funded as a Community Development Block Grant activity.
(I-5)
6. MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT -- A copy of the Minnehaha Creek
WAtershed District annual report for 1986 is attached. (I-6)
7. "PUBLIC -SECTOR UNIONS ARE LABOR'S DARLINGS" -- The attached article
appeared in the March 8 edition of the New York Times. (I-7)
8. AREA 4 TOWN MEETING - RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS -- Attached are copies
of the resident feedback forms received at the March 9 Town Meeting
for Area 4 residents. The Council will be provided with copies of
staff responses as they are completed. (I-8)
9. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Note of appreciation received from Plymouth resident for
assistance received by Police Department for unlockinq their
car. (I -9a)
b. Letter sent to Plymouth State legislators from Frank Boyles,
providing the City's position on transit issues. (I -9b)
c. Letter to Mr. Scott Olson, American Sewer and Water, from Joe
Ryan, Building Official, responding to a Public Service Customer
Service comment card Mr. Olson submitted on general contractor
building permit fees. A copy of the comment card is also
attached. (I -9c)
d. Letter to Mr. Roger Redmond, from Joe Ryan, Building Official,
responding to a Public Service Customer Service comment card
Mr. Redmond submitted on the hiring of additional building
inspectors and plan examiners. A copy of the comment card is
also attached. (I -9d)
e. Correspondence to Mr. Jim Sentman, 13510 Sunset Trail, in
response to Mr. Sentman's complaint of trucks hauling on old
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James G. Willis
City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA
BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES
205 AURORA AVENUE
SAINT PAUL 55103
PHONE 612.2962525
IN THE MATTER OF A PETITION FOR
INVESTIGATION AND CERTIFICATION
OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' APPROPRIATE
UNIT AND EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE:
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council
No. 14, St. Paul, Minnesota
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City of Plymouth, Plymouth, Minnesota
BMS CASE NO. 87 -PR -515
CERTIFICATION UNIT DETERMINATION
Introduction
On Tuesday, February 10, 1987, a hearing was conducted by the
Bureau of Mediation Services, State of Minnesota, pursuant to a
petition filed by the American Federation of State, County &
Municipal Employees, Council No. 14, St. Paul, Minnesota (Union).
The petition requested determination of appropriate unit and
certification as the exclusive representative for certain employees
of the City of Plymouth, Plymouth, Minnesota (City).
Parties
At the hearing, Mr. Gregg Corwin, Attorney at Law, appeared on
behalf of the Union; and Mr. Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager,
appeared on behalf of the City.
Stipulations of the Parties
At the hearing the parties stipulated to the following:
1. The employees who would be included in the
appropriate unit with the exception of the
Automotive Mechanics.
2. The following supervisory positions are
excluded from the appropriate unit:
Parks and Environmental Supervisor
Public Works Superintendent
Sewer and Water Supervisor
Street Supervisor
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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BMS Case No. 87 -PR -515
Certification Unit Determination
Page 2
Issues
3. If an election is ordered that it be on-
site at the Public Works Maintenance
Garage, 14900 - 23rd Avenue North,
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00
a.m.
1. What is the appropriate unit for collective
bargaining purposes?
2. Should the Automotive Mechanics be included
in the appropriate unit?
3. Has the petitioner submitted the required
showing of interest through signed authori-
zation cards to warrant the conduct of an
election?
Positions of the Parties
Mr. Corwin took the position that the automotive mechanics were
covered in a prior certification, have a community of interest and
there is no factual basis to justify excluding them from the
appropriate unit.
Mr. Boyles took the position that the City is honoring the wishes
of the Automotive Mechanics by requesting that they not be included
in the appropriate unit.
Discussion
The scope of inquiry in this case, centers on the issue of the
"community of interest" of the automotive mechanics to other
maintenance employees in the City of Plymouth.
In deciding issues relative to appropriate unit composition,
whether an original or subsequent clarification, the role of the
Director is to determine if the unit petitioned for is an
appropriate bargaining unit.
The criteria governing the Director's determination of appropriate
units set forth in S Minn. Stat. 1791.09, Subd. 7, includes the
fo3iowing
1. Principles and coverage of uniform compre-
hensive position classification and compen-
sation plans of the employees;
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BMS Case No. 87 -PR -515
Certification Unit Determination
Page 3
2. Professions and skilled crafts, and other
occupational classifications;
3. Relevant administrative and supervisory
levels of authority;
4. Geographical location;
5. History;
6. Extent of organization;
7. Recommendation of the parties; and
8. Other relevant factors.
Additionally, this statutory provision mandates that the Director
"shall place particular importance upon the history and extent of
organization and the desires of the petitioning employee
representative".
Included in the "other relevant factors" traditionally considered
by the Director are:
1. Degree of functional integration;
2. Nature of the employee skills and occupa-
tional functions;
3. Interchangeability and contact among
employees;
4. General working conditions;
5. Hours of work;
6. The number of employees affected;
7. Work location;
8. Nature of compensation; and
9. Common supervision.
The history of organization shows that the Automotive Mechanics
were included with maintenance employees in the appropriate unit
represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers prior
to 1978. Subsequent to Local 49 being decertified on November 2,
1983, the Automotive Mechanics continued to be covered with the
maintenance employees by an informal collective bargaining contract
between the city and an entity called the Maintenance Employees of
the Sewer and Water, Street, Park Maintenance and Equipment Center
Sections.
In the instant case the record establishes that Automotive
Mechanics were included in a previous unit of maintenance
employees; share common supervision; possess similar employee
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covered by the same fringe benefit package and general working
conditions as maintenance employees. Additionally, the desires of
the petitioning employee organization are to have mechanics
included in the unit.
BMS Case No. 87 -PR -515
Certification Unit Determination
Page 4
The preponderance of evidence establishes that the Automotive
Mechanics do have a community of interest with the employees in the
appropriate unit.
The fact that the Automotive Mechanics have expressed a desire not
to be included in the unit is irrelevant to the unit determination
standards established by the PELRA. To allow individual desires to
shape appropriate unit composition would prove chaotic and contrary
to legislative intent.
Findings
Orders
1. The stipulations of the parties are appropriate.
2. The position of Automotive Mechanic is included
in the appropriate unit for collective bargaining
purposes.
3. The petitioner has submitted the required showing
of interest to warrant the conduct of an election.
1. The appropriate unit is described as follows:
All maintenance employees of the Public
Works and Parks Departments, Sewer and
Water Maintenance employees and Automotive
Mechanics of the City of Plymouth, Plymouth,
Minnesota, who are public employees within
the meaning —o M nn. Stat. § 179A.03,
subd. 14, excluding supervisory and
confidential employees.
2. An on-site election shall be conducted among the
employees falling within the appropriate unit
in accordance with an Order to be issued by the
Bureau.
3. The employer shall post this Order at the work
locations of the employees involved.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
i9iLREAU OF
PWG:BB:csc AUL W. GOLDB ,
cc: Jerry Serfling Director
Gregg Corwin
James G. Willis (2)
(Includes Posting)
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT 4%l�ACIIIVF
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OFFENSE [I OR INITIAL COMPLAINT❑
Animal Ordinance Violation
VICTIM (IF FIRM. NAME OF FIRM 6 NAME OF PROP.)
City of Plymouth
D.O.B.
IF VICTIM IS
A PERSON
PERSON REPORTING OFFENSE TO POLICE
Al Cottingham
FINDINGS, DISPOSITION OR LOSS
OFFICER ASSIGNED
J. Laurence
ASSISTED BY
D. Phillips
SUPR. APPROVED
DETECTIVE S$IGNED
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DATE & TIME OCCURRED
Ongoing
BUSINESS ADDRESS
HOME ADDRESS
OCCUPATION I SCHOOL
IF
JUVENILE
BUSINESS ADDRESS
HOME ADDRESS
MITTED (PLC
HRD Codes
P Phone
R Radio
A Alarm
I In Person
V Visual
M Mail
T Other
BUSINESS PHONE
NOME PHONE
GRADE PARENT'S NAMES
BUSINESS PHONE
HOME PHONE
SUSPECT: SAMUEL AND JOYCE VIRGINIA, 559-8372, 16810 COUNTY ROAD 471
PERSON MENTIONED: JEFF HOWARD, 5140 ZACHARY LANE,
PERSON MENTIONED: CONSERVATION OFFICER DENNIS JOHNSON
I received a note through Frank Boyles, from Al Cottingham, indicating that he suspected
there was a game farm operation going on at 16810 County Road 47. According to the
complaint that Al had received, the Virginias are raising numerous fox on their property.
I discussed the matter with CSO Phillips. He indicated that he had worked a couple of weeks
earlier with Conservation Officer Dennis Johnson regarding this same matter. At that time,
Officer Johnson had checked into whether the State had issued the Virginia's a license to
operate a game farm. He was informed that the Virginias had just applied for their game
farm license. In checking the matter further, Officer Johnson learned that most of the Fox
on the Virginia property had come from Jeff Howard. It is unknown whether the animals are
owned by Jeff Howard and just being stored on the Virginia property or whether ownership has
transferred to the Virginias.
At 1130 hours I spoke with Conservation officer Johnson at our office. We made an appointmel
to inspect the Virginia property at 0900 hours on Saturday, March 7, 1987. As of this date,
Officer Johnson has not received any paperwork from the state indicating that someone in his
jurisdiction had applied for a game farm license. He indicated that if an application was
made and processed, it would then fie turned iover to tfft 1br i` i al RPPTvVa l .
I then spoke with Assistant City Manager, Frank Boyles . he indicated that it was his
understanding that we should go ahead and investigate this matter as a violation of the Wild
and Viscious Animal Ordinance, unless this was counter indicated by discussion with the City
Attorney. I will be checking with Sgt. Saba to see whether he has gotten an opinion from t
UCS DISPOSITION
P - Pending ❑ U - Untuunded ❑
C - Exc./CLRD. ❑
J - CLRD/Arrest Juv. ❑
A - CLRD/ Arrest Adult ❑ A - Assist/Advised ❑
V -GOA/UTL ❑
R - Ret, Oth. Agency ❑ O - Other ❑
ENTERED CJRS By:
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT.
OFFEfZE OR INCIDENT
Animal Ordinance Violation
VICTIM
City of Plymouth
City Attorney on this matter.
The investigation continues.
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PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT.
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OFFEr\5E OR INCIDENT
WILD ANIMAL ORDINANCE VIOLATION
VICTIM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT
DATE & TIME 0
ONGOING
UHHEU,
SUSPECT: SAMUEL JAMES VIRGINIA, DOB/11/10/61,
SUSPECT #2: WILLIAM CHARLES RUFF, JR, DOB/2/16/60,
CASE NO
87-2840
F'REC NO
5
On 3/7/87, myself and conservation officer Dennis Johnson,
inspected the property at 16810 County Road 47. The time was
approximately 8:50. We met Mr. Virginia at his front door and
informed him of the purpose of our visit. He went and got dressed
and accompanied us. Located at the bottom of the hill, directly
behind his house he has a fenced in area containing approximately
20 cages. Each cage is about ten feet long and about four feet
wide and four feet high. Each one is elevated from the ground
about one foot. Each case has a large open area that is
surrounded by heavy mesh on all sides. At the back of each cage
is a small den area for the animals. Each cage contains a male
and a female pair. Myself and Officer Johnson made an inventory
of the fox that were present:
SILVER FOX - 34
These were large animals and were a grayish blue in color
ARCTIC FOX - 2
These were small and were pure white
BLUE FOX - 1
This was also small and was a darker blue/silver in color
SECOND GENERATION CROSS BETWEEN RED AND SILVER FOX - 1
This animal was modeled silver and red in color
MEDIUM SIZE FOX, RED WITH BLACK FEET 7-8
At first Sam Virginia stated that these were crosses also.
Officer Johnson kept bringing the question up again and
toward the end of our visit, Sam Virginia was saying that he
was not exactly sure whether they were pure reds or crosses.
In addition to the fox, there were numerous chickens, ducks and
geese, and also a cocker spaniel and a malamute puppy. Sam stated
that he bought and paid for most of the fox from Jeff Howard.
p p, Later, he produced an unofficial looking receipt from Jeff Howard
for $12,800 for 32 _live foxes. He also produced a receipt from
Art Engebrits for one red fox and a receipt from Davidson's Fur
Farm in Annandale, for an unknown number of species of foxes. He
iii —acquiring the in hugust iDE 195. Vir-ginia Lhaa 11'v£d
on the property for approximately one year. Sam Virginia stated
that his reason for keeping the fox at this time, is a hobby, a
tax write off and an expense. He claims that he is losing a great
deal of money raising them. Eventually he intends to sell them to
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT.
OFFE%SE OR INCI'RLD ANIMAL ORDINANCE
VICTIM CITY OF PLYMOUTH
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zoos over seas and to try to raise the biggest fox in the Country.
Several times during our visit, (which lasted approximately one
hour) Sam Virginia indicated that he had been expecting a visit
from the City since he really knew that he probably was noti/�
supposed to be operating a fox farm within Plymouth. He stated
that he intends to move as soon as possible, although he has not
sold his house yet, or even put it on the market. He is close to
closing a deal on a 141 acres in the City of Dayton. He intends
to move his fox farm up to the middle of that 141 acres and
operate it out of the City of Dayton. CO Johnson covers the City
of Dayton also, and strongly advised Mr. Virginia to check into
Dayton ordinances before he moved his operation up there.
Mr. Virginia seemed to realize that he would not be allowed to
continue to his fox operation in Plymouth. He was interested in
knowing how the City intended to deal with the matter. I informed
him that decisions would be made by the City attorney and
Assistant City Manager and he would be informed in writing of what
the City expected of him. At this time he is in the process of
completing an application to the State of Minnesota for a game
farm license. CO Johnson informed him that the license would not
be granted, since it would not be in compliance with City
ordinances. William Ruff, is a roommate at the Virginia residence
and a partner in the fox endeavor. He is responsible in the
partnership for maintaining records.
Sam Virginia is a real estate salesman and can be reached at work
at 533-7000 or at a model home in Coon Rapids at 757-5622. He was
provided with a five page copy of the entire Plymouth animal
ordinance from the City Code.
No further information.
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cc: Sgt. Saba
Frank Boyles
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 12, 1987 For Council Meeting of March 16, 1987
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager, through Fred G. Moore, Director of
Public Works
FROM: Sherman L. Goldberg, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Weight Restrictions on City Streets
As is the practice each spring, the State, County and Cities place weight restrictions
on the highways and streets. This year these weight restrictions went into effect on
Monday, March 4, 1987. This is earlier than in the past several years due to the long
extended warm weather we experienced. The restrictions will remain in effect until
the frost has left the street subbase, but no longer than May 15. I would assume that
they would be lifted much earlier than in the past again, due to the warm weather.
As has been the practice within the City of Plymouth, we only post weight restrictions
on streets that have been subject to damage during the spring thawing cycles. We have
posted all gravel roads within the City for a maximum axel weight of four tons. Also,
Zachary Lane between Countv Road 9 and Countv Road 10.
In addition to posting these streets, we request all material suppliers to reduce
their loads to half size. Per City Code 1305.05, it is unlawful to operate any
vehicle or a combination of vehicles upon City streets during the period between March
20 and May 15 of each calendar year where the gross weight on any single axle exceeds
10,000 pounds.
On our posted roadways we do issue permits to exceed the posted weight limit. This is
done for loads which cannot be reduced in weight, such as bringing in an excavator to
dig a basement. These permits contain the stipulation that the vehicle is only
allowed on the posted road before 9:00 a.m, and specifies the day for which the
vehicle is allowed.
By posting our roadways and then allowing very limited permits we are not curtailing
development activity, but we are still protecting our investment in our street system.
For general information, attached is a copy of the City Council's adopted policy on
load limits, and a copy of the permit that is issued.
If you would like any additional information on road restrictions, please let me know.
Sherman L. Goldberg, P.E.
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Attachments: Load Limit Policy
Copy of Permit
Copy City Code 1305.05
POLICY ON LOAD LIMITS
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Resolution No. 73-103
March 6, 1973
For the public safety and welfare, it is necessary to protect and preserve
the public's investment in the streets and roads of the City of Plymouth
from premature deterioration and break-up occasioned by the alternate thaw-
ing and freezing cycle experienced in the late winter and early spring.
In order to minimize the aforementioned damage to our streets and roads,
and pursuant to the authority contained in Section 169.87 of Minnesota
Statutes, the City posts load limits on certain of its streets and roads.
In order to facilitate the movement of goods and materials, particularly
those destined to construction sites, it may be necessary to permit over-
weight vehicles on certain streets and roads.
In recognition of the foregoing, it is the policy of the City of Plymouth
that load limits shall be established at such times and on such streets
and roads throughout the City of Plymouth as shall be determined by the
City Engineer.
In the event private parties desire to exceed these load limits, they shall
be required to obtain a permit from the City Engineer, and they shall be
required to submit to the City cash or a certified check in an amount to
be determined by the City Engineer, such amount to be based upon the anti-
cipated potential damage which could be occasioned by such hauling.
The City Engineer shall be authorized to revoke any such overweight permits
when, in his judgment, substantial damage is being caused to the street or
road, and the City Engineer shall be authorized to deduct from said cash
decosit any su^s necessary to restore the street to its design standards
in the event of damage, following the expiration or revocation of an over-
load permit, or the lifting of load limits.
It shall be the policy of the City of Plymouth to presume that any damage
occurring on any street or road over which vehicles have permission to
travel overweight, shall have been caused by said vehicles.
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PERMIT TO OPERATE OVERLOAD VEHICLE IN THE CITY
NAME:
LOCATION:
DATE:
APPROXIMATE OVERWEIGHT:
NUMBER OF VEHICLES:
BUSINESS PHONE AND ADDRESS:
AMOUNT CHECK OR CASH DEPOSIT:
TO:
PERMIT NO. T —,-s
OF PLYMOUTH
The above named company or person has permission to operate on the follow-
ing route while hauling to the above mentioned address.
WHEREAS, for the public safety and welfare, it is necessary to protect and pre-
serve the public's investment in the streets and roads of the Village
of Plymouth from pre-gture deterioration and break-up occasioned by
the,alternate thawirc and freezing cycle experienced in the late
winter and early spring, and
WHEREAS, in order to minimize the aforementioned damage to our streets and roads,
and pursuant to the authority containec in Section 169.87, the Village
posts load limits on certain of its streets and roads, and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the movement of goods and materials, oarticularly
those destined to construction sites, it may be necessary to permit
overweight vehicles on certain streets and roads,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HERECY :;ESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of
Plymouth that it is the policy of the Village of Plymouth that load
limits shall be established at such times and on such streets and roads
throughout the Village of Plymouth as shall be determined by the
Village Engineer, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event private parties desire to exceed these
load limits, they snail obtain a uermit from the Villaqe Engineer, and
they shall be required to submit to the Village cash or a certified
check in an amount to be determined by the Village Engineer, such
amount to be based upgn the anticipated potential damage which could
be occasioned by such hauling, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Engineer shall be authorized to revoke
any such overweight permits when, in his fudgment, substantial damage
is being caused to the street or read, and
SE IT FURTHER RFSOLIJZD that the Village engineer shall be authorized to deduct
,tram said cash deposit any sums necessary to restore the street to its
design standards in the event of aamaae, 'oliowing ne er 1>s rr
revocation of an overload permit, or the lifting of load limits and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it shall be the policy of the Village of Plymouth to
presume that any damage occurring on any street or road over which
vehicles have permission to travel overweight, shall have been caused
by said vehicles.
Authorized By:
cc: Street Department
Police Department
I have read the above and agree with all the provisions therein.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 12, 1987
TO: Lois Galinski, Clerk Typist
FROM: Sara L. McConn, Community Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE
On Friday, March 13, 1987 four Development Identification Signs will
be placed on four different sites. A brief description of the appli-
cations involved is provided below. If inquiries received require
more detail please contact Al Cottingham, Associate Planner.
1. Water Treatment Plant - the City is processing an applica-
tion involving the platting, rezoning, conditional use
permit and site planning for a 15,000 sq. ft. water treat-
ment plant to be located south of Zachary Lane Park, generally
north of Co. Rd. 9.
Vicksburg West - Rezoning of the Vicksburg West portion of the
Parkers Lake North PUD to be consistent with the approved Land
Use Guide Plan amendment (from the LA -2 designation to the LA -1
designation); located west of Vicksburg Lane at 22nd and 24th
Avenues North.
3. City of Plymouth - the City is processing a Staged Growth Plan
Amendment to complete the re -directing of sewer from the NC10
District to the BL2 District located west of the recently ap-
proved Bass Lake Heights 4th Addition. This is similar to
the Staged Growth Plan Amendment approved as part of the Bass
Lake Heights 4th Addition. The property is located west of
Pineview Lane and south of City Park in Section 11.
4. City of Plymouth - the City is processing Land Use Guide Plan
Amendments and Rezoning actions for land east of Xenium Lane
at 34th Avenue to reflect the approved densities and develop-
ments of the single family detached projects of Heritage West,
Westwood Ridge, and Cates Plymouth Creekside Estates. These
projects are located within the LA -2 and R-2 designated areas
but were approved at density ranges within the LA -1 and R -1A
designations -
The Planning Commission will consider these actions at public hearings
which are scheduled for the March 25, 1987 meeting.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 11, 1987
TO: City Manager dames G. Willis
FROM: Community Development Director Blair Tremere
SUBJECTCLOSING SCATTERED SITE HOUSING PROSECT
This
This is to advise you that this project, which was funded as a Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) activity, has been closed.
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) adopted a Resolution last October
accepting the project as complete per the purposes and intent of the program and
directing that all bona fide costs related to the project be drawn from allocated grant
funds or proceeds from the sale of the three homes which were involved.
Concerns were expressed by Hennepin County staff members and Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) staff members last summer about the eligibility of two of the parties
who purchased homes in the Glacier Meadows Addition. Housing Specialist Milt Dale and
I spent substantial time clarifying the eligibility determination and we recently
received a letter from Robert Isaacson of the County Office of Planning and
Development, stating that HUD had found the use of CDBG funds was within the intent of
the Community Development Block Grant Program and was not in violation of any rule or
regulation covering the timing and use of the funds.
The question had been when the two parties should have been found eligible, at the
initial application stage or at the stage when a mortgage was approved.
The Glacier Meadows development and this Scattered Site Housing activity was a
success. The City utilized Federal Community Block Grant Funds for a program which met
the federal intent: To benefit low to moderate income persons, particularly through
housing opportunities. Three eligible families are housed through conventional
mortgages which were arranged by an area bank. The City was able to make the homes
affordable by writing down the cost to an amount consistent with the market value
determined by independent appraisal, and an amount that was affordable to these
families, pursuant to federal guidelines.
We were also able to do this because we acquired, through the program, surplus land
which had been off the tax rolls since it was acquired by the City for future road
right-of-way and for storm drainage ponding purposes. The land was platted and placed
back on the tax rolls; the three families pay full. property taxes.
Three houses were retained from the County Road 61 project and moved to the Glacier
Meadows sites from the right-of-way as it was being excavated. The three homes were
fully rehabilitated and meet or exceed current Code standards. The houses are
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Memorandum to City Manager
Closing for Scattered Site Housing
March 11, 1987
compatible with the neighborhood and we have received many comments from neighbors who
find them to be not only compatible, but also a stabilizing influence.
The HRA directed that the general contractors should be retained for the work on two of
the homes after work on the first home showed that it was a major drain on City staff
time to coordinate the physical rehabilitation. The use of the general contractor
approach worked well.
We learned some lessons about the administration of these programs (the experience in
Hennepin County had been relatively sparse). We learned much about effective eligibil-
ity verification and the need to have special understandings with the local financial
institution.
This project was completed with Federal Grant Funds and funds generated by the project
itself. Most administrative costs were reimbursed; incidental original planning and
processing costs were covered by the City.
The City generated what is known as "program income" through the development of this
plat and the sale of the three relocated and rehabilitated homes. The program income
amounts to $88,922.93. This is the balance after deducting all costs including pur-
chase and platting of the land, purchase and relocation of the three houses, rehabili-
tation of the three houses, development of the sites, and sale of the three homes to
three eligible families. Total program expenditures were $306,612.48.
Current CDBG requirements, per the terms of the City's Joint Cooperation Agreement with
Hennepin County, and per the terms of Hennepin County Administrative Rules, require
that program income be placed in the Community Development Block Grant Discretionary
Account which is managed by the County. Plymouth and other cities who are part of the
Urban Hennepin County Joint Agreement are eligible to apply for such funds (the City
Council recently authorized such an application). The Discretionary Account contains
funds which cities have not been able to spend within designated program periods, or
which have been generated by programs such as ours.
The program income will be received by the County in time for inclusion with the cur-
rent Discretionary Account from which we have requested funds for eligible activities.
The HRA has scheduled the annual public hearing for the next CDBG Funding Year for
March 12; the City Council will be considering their recommendation at the March 16,
1987 meeting. It may include another round of "Scattered Site" housing.
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WATERSHE -0 DISTRICT
P.O. Box 387, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
BOARD Df MANAGERS David H. Cachran, Pres. • Albert L Lehman • John E. Thomas
Camille D. Andre • ,fames R. Spensley • Richard R. Wier • Michael R. Carroll
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1986
March, 1987
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INDEX
Page
Introduction........................................... 1
The Managers and Meeting Information ................... 1
Appointments to Board of Managers ...................... 2
Permit Applications .................................... 2
Hydrologic Data Collection ............................. 3
Headwaters Dam and Control Structure (Gray's Bay)
and Lake Minnetonka Elevations/Minnehaha Creek Flows... 3
Water Maintenance and Repair Fund ...................... 5
Upper Watershed Storage and Retention Project/
Long Lake Creek Subwatershed (Project CP -5)............ 5
Adoption of Revised District Rules .................... 6
Watershed Management Planning - Chapter 509............ 6
Floodplain Regulation .................................. 6
Cooperative Study with City of St. Louis Park
(Subwatershed MC -19) ................................... 6
Budget/1987............................................ 7
Maintenance of Existing District Projects .............. 7
Financial Records ...................................... 8
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INTRODUCTION
This Annual Report of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
provides a summary of the major activities of the Board of
Managers during 1986. Any person wishing additional detail is
encouraged to contact any individual manager.
THE MANAGERS AND MEETING INFORMATION
As of year end, the managers of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District are as follows:
Camille D. Andre
Michael R. Carroll
David H. Cochran
Albert L. Lehman
Richard R. Miller
James R. Spensley
John E. Thomas
10401 Cedar Lake Rd.
Apt. 419
Minnetonka, MN 55343
4509 Washburn Ave. So
Minneapolis, MN 55410
4640 Linwood Circle
Excelsior, MN 55331
Term Expires
March 8, 1989
Term Expires
March 8, 1989
Term Expires
March 8, 1987
3604 West Sunrise Drive Term Expires
Minnetonka, MN 55345 March 8, 1988
5340 Hollywood Road
Edina, MN 55436
5117 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55417
6326 Smithtown Road
Excelsior, MN 55331
The present officers are:
David H. Cochran
President
Albert L. Lehman
Vice President
John E. Thomas
Secretary
Camille D. Andre
Treasurer
Term Expires
March 8, 1988
Term Expires
March 8, 1987
Term Expires
March 8, 1989
During 1986, twelve regular meetings were held by the
managers on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. In
order to make the meetings of the managers more accessible to all
residents of the District, the managers meet in odd numbereJ
months in the St. Louis Park City Hall and in even numbered months
at the Wayzata City -Rall.
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The managers exchanged information with other governmental
units affected by the programs and policies of the watershed
district and honored requests to attend meetings of municipal,
county and state officials as well as meetings of interested
citizens. The managers received support and assistance from the
Hennepin and Carver County Boards of Commissioners through the
year which greatly assisted the District in carrying out its
programs during 1986.
During 1986, the managers continued to serve in organizations
dealing with water resource issues. President Cochran served as a
director of the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts, and
participated on the Water Resources Board's Chapter 509 Advisory
Committee as well as the Metropolitan Council's Task Force on Lake
Minnetonka. The Board participated in the activities of the
Metropolitan Area section of the Minnesota Association of
Watershed Districts and in the deliberations of the annual state-
wide meeting of the Association, held December 5-6, 1986.
The managers supplied copies of minutes of all meetings and
reports to interested citizens and to public officials throughout
the District. Copies of the 1985 Annual Report were filed in 1986
with the Minnesota Water Resources Board, the Department of
Natural Resources, the Boards of County Commissioners of Hennepin
and Carver Counties and with State Senators and Representatives
from the area within the watershed district.
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS
The term of Manager James B. McWethy expired March 8, 1986.
The Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County appointed
Michael R. Carroll of the City of Minneapolis to fill this term.
Manager Carroll took the oath of office March 13, 1986.
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The watershed district received 206 permit applications
during 1986. In each instance, each proposed project was reviewed
in detail for compliance with the District's rules. Applications
were received for projects such as dredging, filling, shoreline
erosion protection, highway and utility crossings, preliminary
plat review and drainage and grading plans for site development.
Prior to acting on the applications, considerable effort was spent
with city staffs and/or applicants to bring some of the proposed
projects into compliance with District rules. A summary of
permits is attached to this report showing the project location
and type of application received.
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As in previous years, a large majority of the applications
received were from the Lake Minnetonka portion of the watershed
district, reflecting the continuing urbanization of that area of
the watershed district.
All permits issued by the watershed district require
compliance with applicable municipal ordinances and, if the permit
involves Lake Minnetonka, the applicable ordinances of the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District. In addition, permits issued by
the watershed district require compliance with any applicable
rules of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Board
of Managers also took action as necessary regarding complaints,
permit violations and activities which had been undertaken without
a permit from the District.
HYDROLOGIC DATA COLLECTION
The District's hydrologic data collection program was
continued during 1986. The data for 1985 was published in the
Annual Hydrologic Data Report dated October, 1986. This is a very
comprehensive program, which, along with data from other agencies,
has formed a long-term data bank for use in managing the water
resources of the District, particularly Lake Minnetonka and the
Minneapolis city lakes. Copies of this report were submitted to
the Minnesota Water Resources Board, the Metropolitan Council, the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Department of Natural
Resources, the Freshwater Biological Institute, and local
government officials, citizens' groups, and interested citizens.
The 1985 data shows a significant reduction in the rate of inflow
of surface water drainage from the Painter Creek subwatershed into
Lake Minnetonka.
HEADWATERS DAM AND CONTROL STRUCTURE (GRAY'S BAY) AND LAKE
MINNETONKA ELEVATIONS/MINNEHAHA CREEK FLOWS
During 1986, the District operated the Headwaters Control
Structure of Gray's Bay under the Management Policy and Opera-
tional Plan as reapproved by the Department of Natural Resources
in March, 1986.
Due to exceptionally high precipitation during the late fall
1985, and again in the spring of 1986, the level of Lake Minne-
tonka by mid-April, 1986 exceeded elevation 930.0 and overtopped
the fixed crest portion of the dam. By the beginning of May,
1986, the Lake had risen to elevation 930.40, approximately ont
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Although discharge rates from the Lake to Minnehaha Creek reached
approximately 285 cfs during this period, and the Creek overflowed
its banks at a number of locations, this lake elevation would have
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produced a discharge rate of at least twice the 285 cfs actually
experienced if the new dam and control structure had not been in
place.
During this period of high flows in the Creek, a number of
residents of low-lying improved properties along Minnehaha creek
appeared at meetings of the Board of Managers and expressed their
concerns about the high water levels adjacent to their properties.
In addition to reported structural damage, the Minneapolis Park
Board experienced over 90 instances of damage to public walkways,
trails and other public facilities during this time.
During this time, the District undertook a program to place
warning signs at selected locations in the Creek where passage by
canoe is difficult under high water conditions including the
Skogmo culverts, County Road 73, Highway 18 and the Logan Avenue
Bridge. During 1986 the Managers also began consideration of a
canoe policy for Minnehaha Creek to provide a method of regularly
notifying affected municipalities of possibly dangerous conditions
on the creek.
In July 1986, the City of Edina submitted a resolution to the
District requesting the District study possible means to prevent
flooding on low-lying improved properties in the vicinity of
Cascade Lane in the City of Edina. The District engineering staff
met with the engineering staffs of all five creekside municipal-
ities to explore the range of possible preventative measures which
could be undertaken. Thereafter, the Board agreed to undertake
additional study and investigation of the low-lying properties to
determine the feasibility of various alternatives suggested to
protect low-lying structures and allow increased creek flows
without damage to existing structures. This investigation was
continuing as of year end.
The Headwaters Control Structure was closed for the winter
season on November 20, 1986. Due to low precipitation in the
latter portion of the summer and in the fall, Lake Minnetonka
elevation had fallen to 928.95 as of that date, slightly lower
than the target elevation of 928.6 sought under the District's
Management Policy.
The managers continued to rely heavily upon participation of
each of the municipalities on Minnehaha Creek in recording creek
elevations and flows and reporting that data to the District. The
District prepared monthly summaries of this data and made these
summaries available to interested municipalities and citizens.
The assistance of each of the municipalities was invaluable to the
District in making the operational adjustments required during
1986 to accomplish the management objectives of the Headwaters
Control ST- iuctuic.
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WATER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FUND
The Board of Managers continued its practice of requesting
suggestions for maintenance projects from the municipalities
within the District to be paid in part from the District's Water
Maintenance and Repair Fund. From the numerous requests received,
the managers approved the following projects for 1986:
UPPER WATERSHED STORAGE AND RETENTION PROJECT/LONG LAKE CREEK SUB -
WATERSHED (PROJECT CP -5)
The first phase of the Upper Watershed Storage and Retention
Project in the Painter Creek Subwatershed was completed by the
Board of Managers during 1985. During 1986, the Board authorized
its engineering consultant to perform an initial investigation of
the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed, a second subwatershed tributary
to Lake Minnetonka. The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District,
the petitioner for the Upper Watershed Storage and Retention
Project adopted a resolution requesting that the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District investigate the feasibility of the Upper
Watershed Storage and Retention Project in the Long Lake Creek
Subwatershed as a second phase of the Upper Watershed Project.
The Board of Managers acknowledged receipt of the LMCD's
resolution and, as of year end, concluded that the Waters;:ed
rq_St3 _C3 si,nuld rnnsider the possibility of undertaking additional
phases of the Upper Watershed Project as a part of its Chapter 309
Surface Water Management Plan because of the relative advantages
of undertaking a project under Chapter 509.
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District
Municipality/Project
Cost
Allocation
Richfield -Legion Lake Park
$158,000
$ 20,000
Stormwater Treatment Facility
Long Lake - Ditch Stabilization
$ 37,700
15% of actual
between Daniels St. and T.H. 12
construction
costs not to
exceed $5,500
Minneapolis Park Board - Rip
$ 74,000
15% of actual
Rap Creekbank Erosion Protection
construction
along Minnehaha Creek between
costs not to
Lake Nokomis and Lake Hiawatha
exceed $10,800
Plymouth - Storm sewer construc-
$ 25,500
15% of actual
tion to alleviate a source of
construction
severe erosion into Gleason Lake
costs not to
exceed $3,700
UPPER WATERSHED STORAGE AND RETENTION PROJECT/LONG LAKE CREEK SUB -
WATERSHED (PROJECT CP -5)
The first phase of the Upper Watershed Storage and Retention
Project in the Painter Creek Subwatershed was completed by the
Board of Managers during 1985. During 1986, the Board authorized
its engineering consultant to perform an initial investigation of
the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed, a second subwatershed tributary
to Lake Minnetonka. The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District,
the petitioner for the Upper Watershed Storage and Retention
Project adopted a resolution requesting that the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District investigate the feasibility of the Upper
Watershed Storage and Retention Project in the Long Lake Creek
Subwatershed as a second phase of the Upper Watershed Project.
The Board of Managers acknowledged receipt of the LMCD's
resolution and, as of year end, concluded that the Waters;:ed
rq_St3 _C3 si,nuld rnnsider the possibility of undertaking additional
phases of the Upper Watershed Project as a part of its Chapter 309
Surface Water Management Plan because of the relative advantages
of undertaking a project under Chapter 509.
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Accordingly, the Board advised the LMCD at the end of 1986 that it
would first determine whether the requested second phase of the
project could appropriately be included in the District's Chapter
509 Plan before authorizing additional engineering investigation
of the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed.
ADOPTION OF REVISED DISTRICT RULES
During 1985, the Managers had proposed revised rules to
replace the existing rules which had been adopted in 1974. Those
proposed rules were submitted to the municipalities for comment
and were considered at public hearing on November 21, 1985.
The Board considered revisions to the proposed rules at its
February 1986 meeting and approved the proposed rules with
revisions made in accordance with the comments received at the
public hearing.
By April 1986, the rules were published in legal newspapers
and filed with the County Recorders of Hennepin and Carver
Counties and mailed to each municipality as required by law.
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING - CHAPTER 509
During 1986, a significant portion of the District's work in
the development of its Chapter 509 Plan consisted of the develop-
ment of a computer model to simulate the hydrologic characteris-
tics of the entire watershed. This task took longer than
anticipated due to the complexity of the task and the size of the
watershed. By the end of 1986, this modeling and analysis of the
data was being placed in final form by the District's engineers
for review by the Board of Managers.
FLOODPLAIN REGULATION
The importance of the issue of floodplain filling was high-
lighted during 1986 by abnormally high precipitation. The
managers continued to urge all creekside municipalities to amend
their floodplain ordinances to prohibit any further filling in the
floodplain in Minnehaha Creek, since additional encroachment in
the floodplain contributes to higher water levels and peak flows
thereby increasing the potential of damage to structures and
property.
COOPERATIVE STUDY WITH CITY OF ST._ LOUIS PARK (SUBWATERSHED MC -19
During 1986, the District continued its review of the
drainage issues within subwatershed MC -19 in the City of St. Louis
Park. This subwatershed had been the subject of a study of
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of St. Louis Park during 1985.
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During 1986, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency briefed
the Board of Managers on water quality issues within the
subwatershed and on the status of an MPCA permit issued for the
operation of the storm sewer system which discharges to Minnehaha
Creek. In the spring of 1986, the City of St. Louis Park reviewed
with the Board of Managers the proposed remedial action plan to be
undertaken at the site of the former Riley Tar and Chemical Co.
within this subwatershed.
The City of St. Louis Park also authorized a study of this
subwatershed to identify methods of increasing local storage. A
draft Stormwater Management Plan for subwatershed MC -19 was
presented by the City of St. Louis Park to the Watershed District
in the fall of 1986. The District has submitted its comments and
suggestions with respect to the plan to the City of St. Louis
Park. The final plan was under development as of year end.
BUDGET/1987
As required by law, the Managers, pursuant to notice, held a
public hearing on September 18, 1986 on proposed budgets for the
District's Administrative Fund, Water Maintenance and Repair Fund,
Watershed Management Planning Fund on the creation of a Survey and
Data Acquisition Fund. Following the public hearing the Managers
adopted budgets for 1987 for these funds and certified tax levies
to Hennepin and Carver Counties for collection.
MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING DISTRICT PROJECTS
During 1986 the Board of Managers reviewed the increasing
difficulty of providing adequate regular maintenance and repair of
existing District projects under its existing statutory
authority. The Board noted that there has been no increase in
either the Administrative Fund or the Water Maintenance and Repair
Fund levy ceilings since 1973. The Managers also noted that the
Board thereafter had constructed a new Headwaters Control
Structure at Gray's Bay, the Painter Creek improvement structures
in the upper watershed, the downstream canoe landings along
Minnehaha Creek and has completed a number of dredging projects.
The Managers further concluded that no appropriate funding
mechanism exists under Chapter 112 to provide revenue for periodic
maintenance and repair of these projects. Finally, the Managers
noted that Chapter 509 specifically authorizes a separate levy for
maintenance purposes and that future projects undertaken under
Chapter 509 could be maintained with monies generated by that levy.
At the direction of the Board, the engineer prepares es'i:a*es
of the costs of maintaining these projects. -The engineer reported
that the estimated costs (in 1986 dollars), would be between
$15,000 and $20,000 annually to appropriately maintain these four
projects.
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As of year end, the Board resolved to seek special legisla-
tion to provide tax levy authority to create a specific
maintenance fund to maintain these existing District projects.
FINANCIAL RECORDS
The financial records of the District are kept by a certified
public accountant. All financial transactions are recorded in the
minutes of its meetings.
The treasurer of the District maintained separate records for
five funds in 1985: (1) the Administrative Fund; (2) the Water
Maintenance and Repair Fund; (3) the District's Data Acquisition
Fund, which was closed by the Board August 21, 1986; (4) Watershed
Management Planning Fund, and (5) the Upper Watershed Project Fund
(CP -5) (Painter Creek), which was closed by the Board May 15,
1986. Records for each of these funds include the dates and
amounts of all expenditures, the names of individuals receiving
payment and the purposes for which payment is made.
The official depository for the District is the Wayzata State
Bank, Wayzata, Minnesota.
During 1986, the financial records of the District were
audited for the year 1985 and a copy of the audit was filed with
the State Auditor for the State of Minnesota in April 1986.
Respectfully submitted,
David H. Cochran, President
Board of Managers of the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 11987
Prospering in Hard Times
Public -Sector. Unions
Are Labor's Darlings,
By KENNETH B. NOBLE
because they have no incentive to maintain labor
costs."
But as the leaders of public workers'• unions
WASHINGTON
prepare.their negotiators for one of the heaviest
HE decline of the labor movement has
bargaining. schedules' in recent years, - thorny
been much chronicled in recent years, as
Tthedecline
issues lie ahead that could test what has been
have the protestations pt ts, leaders that
comparative harmony at the bargaining table.
has-been greatly exaggerated.
State and local bargaining;this year will involve
• But the numbers show only one area in which or-
about half of the 2.3 million workers under major
ganized labor is enjoying robust: health. Public-.
, :agreements coveriing11,000•workers or more. Of
sector workers'— from firefighters to sanitation:
thoie'2,3' million4orkers, about 813,000 are in
workers W'teachers — are doing far better than
local government, with the largest number —
their private -sector brothers and sisters.
.. 262,000'— in New York -City. AM it is local• gov-
According to the Bureau "of, Labor Statistics'�ernment
that is the hardest hit by the loss of the
latesC reporis;'the avemge:$ay increase in con-
_ .:ZN billion -a-year general :revenue-shaNng pro
tracts° negotiated W unions representing state,
, . , gram, victim of Federal deficit -cutting.
county and city' -workers Id'1986 was 5.7 percent.
The'averagii increase for all American workers
- Hundreds of local governments have already
announced plans to increase taxes and reduce
was 3.5 percepnt, with private -sector workers win-
services. Early this year, .for example, Sharpe.
ning 3.2 percent. (Federal workers were held to a
James, Mayor of Newark, warned that without
3 percent rise in January because of budget con-
additional money from the state, ,he would be
stralnts) In 19601.5 percent of state and local
forced to lay off about 200 city employees, includ-
workers were- unionized; in 1986, more than a
' third were. Some labor ranalysts predict that gov-
ernnient workers soon .will outnumber private -
.lector workers atr`iong the rank -and -file.
What accounts for the_•relative prosperity of
public -sector unions? For one thing, ovdi• the past
20: years public
the; once -burning question of
whether. public employees -,should be allowed to
Join unions has been largely resolved. Before the
mid -1960's, -only a handful of states authorized:_',:
public egployees to engage in collective bargain-
•ing;stoday;,only 15, all, in.'the ,Southwest and
Southeast, .discourage it Only two of them
Texas and.laorth Carolina =prohibit it . .
As:& the relative prosperity of public workers;
demands for concessions now confronting pri-
vate -sector unions came a decade earlier for mu-
nicipal workers, many of whose employers, city
and state governments, are better off now.
Then, too, as Audrey Freedman, an economist
with the Conference Board, a business research
group, put it, "Public -sector unions have a great
deal of political leverage. Managements can't
just shut down the city government or the transit
system or the toll booths, or lock out the work-
ers." A third factor is added by Mark de Bernar-
do, labor law manager for the United States
Chamber of Commerce: "Government man-
asen Uve zanded eet 49 i?argaen compeati% ely
The state Of the unions
union --
members
employed
by the
private
sector
(in millions
S7
K
Ing police officers and firefighters.,Newarkti he
said, faces a revenue shortfall of almost =36 mit-
lion ti' ,
Anci*r"potentialy disruptive ,issue is ;'tlte
growing use•of government contracts for, sery=
Ices such 'as garbage collection - with private,
often nonunion ^:companies. Publicly, -4abor
argues that "contracting -out is a wrongheaded
method because there's no evidence that it saves
money or that services -are delivered more`effec-
tively," as Donald S. Wasserman; director of col'
lective bargaining for the American Federation
of State;,County and'Municipal; mployees, said
recently.' But privately, some uEnion. leaders be=
lieve that this is an issue on which
'they_will lose
ground, if for no other reason than that the prat -
Lice appears to be gathering public support.'
"While it's bad _for .the counties and the labor
-movement to be experiencing the loss of federal
revenues, I think we'll be drawn closer together,"
sWd.Larry Jones,4igislative director of the Nal
-Donal Association of Counties. "Labor is coming
to understand more and more that local budgets
have bottoms to them.
Gerald W. McEntee, president of the state;
county and municipal employees union, put the
situation differently. "Labor relations in the pub
lic sector:have been relatively quiet in recent
years,';he said. "But when you turn around and
look at strikes in Philadelphia and Detroit, and.
more recently 'at Rutgers, we can detect a new.
.degree of militancy out there, a feeling that peo=
pie just aren't going to take it anymore.'.'; ; '
I '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85•'86'
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RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS
TOWN MEETING - AREA 4
March 9, 1987
RESIDENT REFERRED TO:
Stacy & Jon Gallop
Fred
Moore
11020 39th Ave.
Lettie Zimmerman
Fred
Moore
2570 E. Med. Lk Blvd.
Dick
Carlquist
Eric
Blank
Tom Snook
Fred
Moore
11340 40th Ave.
Dick
Carlquist
Bob Donley
Eric
Blank
11740 38th Ave.
Fred
Moore
Benjamin Rischall
Fred
Moore
3650 Ximines Lane
Doug Taubman
Eric
Blank
10000 31st Ave.
Dick
Carlquist
D. M. Kjos
Frank Boyles
3905 Orleans Lane
Thomas Roess
Fred
Moore
10995 40th Place
Dianne Fisher
Fred
Moore
11415 42nd Ave.
Royal Johnson
Fred
Moore
11015 39th Ave.
Donald Morrissette Fred Moore
1910 E. Med Lk Blvd.
Tom Wanous Fred Moore
4015 Trenton Lane
Dennis Westly Fred Moore
3020 Kilmer Lane
RESPONSE
SENT:
March 10, 1987
Lettie Zimmerman
2570 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Zimmerman:
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Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department and Public Safety Department for
investigation. A member from each department will provide you with
additional information on your concerns.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Dick Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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March 10, 1987
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Lettie Zimmerman
2570 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Zimmerman:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Park Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
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March 10, 1987
Lettie Zimmerman
2570 E. Medicine Lake
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Zimmerman:
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTI+
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department and Public Safety Department for
investigation. A member from each department will provide you with
additional information on your concerns.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Dick Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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PLYMOUTH TONIN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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
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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
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March 10, 1987
Stacy & ion Gallop
11020 39th Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gallop:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meetinq and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
March 10, 1987
Stacy & Jon Gallop
11020 39th Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gallop:
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Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meetinq and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH TONIN METING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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
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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: 1�!` rlY
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Dianne Fisher
11415 42nd Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Fisher
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meetinq and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
March 10, 1987
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PLYMOUTFF
Dianne Fisher
11415 42nd Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Fisher
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Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meetinq and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of` Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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.
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Dennis Westly
3020 Kilmer Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Westly:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Plymouth, MN 55441
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submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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AREA 4
March 9, 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
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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
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Donald V. Morrissette
1910 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Morrissette:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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
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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.
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Royal Johnson
11015 39th Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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
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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:
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Thomas 3. Roess
10995 40th Place
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Roess:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
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.
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D. M. Kjos
3905 Orleans Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Kjos:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Administration for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH TOWN FETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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:1
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March 10, 1987
Doug Taubman
10000 31st Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Taubman:
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Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Park Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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.
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Doug Taubman
10000 31st Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Taubman:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Public Safety Department for investigation. A member of
that department will provide you with additional information on this
subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Dick Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOT4 554Z7. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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SP� ✓� 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.
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Benjamin Rischall
3650 Ximines Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Rischall:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department for investigation. A member of that
department will provide you with additional information on this subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meetinq and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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.
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Bob Donley
11740 38th Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Donley:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Park and Recreation and Engineering Department for
investigation. A member from each department will provide you with
additional information on your concerns.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
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Tom Snook
11340 40th Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Snook:
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the March 9 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City staff
were gratified that the meeting was so well attended.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Engineering Department and Public Safety Department for
investigation. A member from each department will provide you with
additional information on your concerns.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Dick Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 4
March 9, 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.
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Senator James Ramstad
136 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Senator Ra d :
I have heard from Association
a number of transit issues
session. I want to briefly
each of the following transit
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of Metropolitan Municipalities officials that
are being considered by the Legislature this
share Plymouth's position with you regarding
issues:
Issue One -- The Regional Transit Board seeks to sunset the "Opt Out"
provisions for those communities which have not exercised their right to
initiate a program following submittal of a Letter of Interest.
This position is not beneficial to cost effective transit in the long run or
the individual communities involved. My experience with Plymouth Metrolink
demonstrates that one of the most ignored resources which could enhance the
regional transit system is the individual municipality and the unique
strengths which public/private partnerships entail in the creation and
operation of local transit systems. While expanding the availability and
adequacy of transit service, local programs can also promote a second
objective of the Regional Transit Board which is competitive bidding.
Finally, local municipal systems are more likely to include innovation to
meet their unique needs. This innovation is also in line with the ultimate
objectives of the Regional Transit Board and in the best interests of
transit in general.
On a more pragmatic note, the sunset of Opt Out will eliminate an option
which many communities will very likely need and wish they had in the
future. Over the coming years, I foresee that the Metropolitan Transit
Commission will seek to eliminate "marginal" routes -- most of which, will
serve suburban communities. With Opt Out, some suburbs who will lose
service have an option available to deliver transit service if they can
demonstrate to the Regional Transit Board that it is an effective use of tax
dollars. Without Opt Out, the transit system as a whole is diminished and
the service to those particular municipal residents is gone.
We oppose any sunsetting of the existing Opt Out statutes and, indeed, would
encourage expansion of the program.
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March 4, 1987
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Issue Two -- Elimination of the 1'2 mill" transit property tax levy cap or
any modiTication of the formula which would increase the value of a mill.
Plymouth is opposed to any modification of the statutes which would either
Increase the maximum number of mills which may be levied for transit
purposes or increase the value of mills. The Regional Transit Board is an
appointed body, appointed by an appointed body. Only the Chair is appointed
by an elected official: the Governor. As such, there is little or no
accountability in the system to counter pressures for ever -escalating
transit funding. The current objective of the property tax carrying 35% of
the Metropolitan Transit Commission costs is not being met, largely,
because the farebox revenue is not carrying its share of the system costs.
Transit revenue sources should not be expanded until the Regional Transit
Board can demonstrate that all reasonable alternatives have been explored.
Issue Three -- Modification of property tax feathering. The City of Plymouth
avers —a clarification of existing statutes which would confirm the original
legislative intent of property tax feathering. Senate File 304 accomplishes
this objective confirming that if transit revenues are raised based upon an
inflated mill, they should be feathered on the same basis.
Issue Four -- Light-rail transit, Senate File 282, permits regional railroad
authorities to engage in certain activities. Hennepin County seeks
authority to resume planning for light-rail transit. The Hennepin County
Regional Railroad Authority is already authorized to levy up to 4 mills.
This Authority, independent of the Regional Transit Board, threatens
fragmentation of regional transit planning and improvement which was the
basis for the Legislature's creation of the Regional Transit Board.
Development of light-rail transit under the auspicious of Hennepin County is
simply a means of increasing the revenue resources available for transit
through property tax and not through the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax as has
already been directed by the Legislature. Plymouth opposes Senate File 282:
I wanted to share our position with you on these matters. No response is
necessary as I appreciate your busy schedule. Thanks for your support!
Yours very truly,
J,
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Vern Peterson, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
Elliott Perovich, Regional Transit Board Chairman
Municipalities who have submitted letters of intent
March 5, 1987
Mr. Scott Olson
American Sewer and Water
108 Lakeview Circle
Buffalo, Mn 55313
Dear Mr. Olson:
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Thank you for submitting a Public Service Counter Customer Service Card. In your card
you make reference to charge general contractors for all system permits which would
be received with the building permit. This process would eliminate the need to
purchase individual permits for every sub -contractor, and may in turn, reduce filing
and record keeping procedures.
Our office also considered this type of permit issuance program; however, refrained
from the concept based on the following:
1. The majority of general contractors are reluctant to be the responsible party
held accountable for systems work performed by their sub -contractors. In addition
to this, our City would have little control in determining whether in fact,
licensed contractors such as plumbers, were actually performing the work.
2. Typically, general contractors will not have the sub -contractors selected at the
time of a building permit application is submitted.
3. If a single permit were to be issued for an entire project, and subsequently work
of any type was found to be done contrary to the provision of the code, all
phases of work would be ordered to stop, rather than the specific work being
performed.
Let me assure you that our objective is to provide the best possible public service
to our customers consistent with our responsiblity of fulfilling our legar
obligations. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
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Mr. Roger Redmond
11735 48th Place North
Plymouth, Mn 55442
Dear Mr. Redmond:
Thank you for submitting a Public Service Counter Customer
you make reference of having more Building Inspectors
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and Plan Examiners in the
As a result of the increase in construction activity over the last year, we have
acquired the services of a temporary Plans Examiner to review residential building
permit applications. This additional support has enhanced our ability to assure that
a complete application for a building permit is processed within seven (7) working
days upon receipt.
We are currently in the process of working with members of our Development Council to
establish methods on improving our service of performing inspections. Our Division
makes every attempt to provide inspections within 24 hours of a request.
Let me assure you that our objective is to provide the best possible public service
to our customers consistent with our responsiblity for fulfilling our legal
obligations. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Joe Rya
Building Official
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Mr. Jim Sentman
13510 Sunset Trail
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Jim:
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Enclosed is a copy of the memorandum I reviewed with you this morning which
I have received from Sherm Goldberg regarding the hauling on Sunset Trail.
You have indicated that the hauling has stopped at least temporarily. When
and if the hauling resumes, I would appreciate your contacting me so that I
could observe the trucks as they carry out their operations. It may also
provide us an opportunity to have our Police Department monitor their speed.
Thanks again for sharing your concern with me.
Yours truly,
Jame G. Willis
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3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 9, 1987
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Bob Zitur
SUBJECT CONVERSATION ON FRIDAY WITH JIM SENTMAN
On Friday, March 6, I had a call from Jim Sentman regarding the truck
problem in his area. Jim wondered if we could have some type of
ordinance in the City that would cover this type of problem in the
future for other neighborhoods in the City. I would appreciate your
response.
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March 10, 1987 PLYMOUTH+
Mr. Jim Sentman
13510 Sunset Trail
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Subject: Henning Addition
Dear Mr. Sentman:
Pursuant to your telephone call of last week, I checked out the trucks that
were hauling on your street. As I indicated to you, they are working on
the Henning Addition and the trucks are hauling material from the
Interchange at I-494 and Highway 12 to the site. Because of the location
of the borrow areas (see attached map) the shortest haul route necessitates
them going by your house to and from said area. I talked with the
contractor and he indicated that they would be hauling on and off for the
next several weeks. In reviewing the situation it is not practical for
them to haul in from one direction and out in another direction, cutting
the amount of traffic in front of your property.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact me.
Yours very truly,
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Sherman L. Goldberg, P.E.
City Engineer
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Enclosure
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
James G. Willis, City Manager
Virgil A. Schneider, Mayor
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: March 9, 1987
TO.- James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Sherman L. Goldberg, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Henning Addition
Grading Operation
On Friday, March 6th I had a call from Jim Sentman regarding the
numerous trucks hauling on Old County Road 15 past his property to and
from the Henning Addition located East of Sunset Elementary School.
The trucks are hauling from the I-394 Project specifically from the
Interchange at I-394 and I-494. In checking this out further this
morning, it appears that the only way that the trucks can haul from
their project is to use their present route which takes them past Mr.
Sentman's property to and from the filling operation at the Henning
Addition. This can be seen by the graphic attached to this memo.
We checked with the contractor and he will be hauling there for the
next several weeks on and off. We observed about ten trucks hauling
today, and I would suspect it takes them about 15 to 20 minutes per
round trip. They do not appear to be moving in excess of the posted
speed limit.
We will try to monitor this operation as best we can, and if there
becomes a problem, we will keep you informed.
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