HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-20-1987CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 20, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- The City Council will meet in Executive Session
with the City Attorney at 6:00 p.m. immediately prior to the
February 23 Special Council Meeting to discuss pending litigation.
2. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, February 23, 7:30 p.m. Special
City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, February 25, 7:30 p.m. The
Planning Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-3)
4. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. Regular
City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
5. TOWN MEETING/AREA 4 -- Monday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. The Town Meeting
for Area 4 will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-5)
6. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS -- Tuesday, March 10, 7:30
p.m. The Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the
City Council Chambers.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, March 11. The Planning Commission
Forum will begin at 7:15 p.m., with the regular Planning Commission
meeting following at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
8. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Thursday, March 12, 6:30
p.m. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City
Council Chambers.
9. SPECIAL STUDY COMMITTEE -- Thursday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. Chairman
Davenport and members of the Special Study Committee will meet in
the City Center office area Large Conference Room. The Committee
will also be meeting on April 9 and April 23.
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 20, 1987
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10. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, March 12, 7:30
p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the
City Council Conference Room.
11. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, March 16. The City Council Forum
will begin at 7:00 p.m., with the regular City Council meeting
following at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
12. MARCH CALENDAR -- A revised meeting calendar for March is attached.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. TENNANT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT -- On Friday, February 13, Fred
Moore received from the Tennant Company, the executed easement for
sanitary sewer across their property. This easement was qranted by
Tennant Company promptly following their resolving title matters
with previous owners of a portion of the property. The City now has
in its possession the necessary easements required to proceed with
the extension of the Pike Lake Interceptor sewer southerly to Bass
Lake Road as previously authorized by the City Council. Fred Moore
tells me that Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates,
Consulting Engineers for this project, will have the final plans and
specifications prepared for this project for Council approval on
March 2. With the approval of the plans and specifications and the
authorization to solicit bids, we will be in an excellent position
to proceed with the construction of this project late sprinq.
2. SENATE FILE 304 -- Attached is a copy of Senate File No. 304 jointly
authored by Senators Jude, Schmitz, Ramstad, Novak, and Weqscheid.
The purpose of the legislation is to respond to our earlier concern
about the inequity in the existing tax laws as they relate to
transit funding. At present, the statutes allow for a maximum 2 -
mill property tax levy for transit purposes. Through adjustments
provided for under the statutes, the 2 mills actually become
something just over 3 mills. However, when a community becomes
eligible for transit tax feathering, the amount levied is reduced on
the basis of a municipal mill, not upon on the basis of the adjusted
inflated mill. Senate File 304 would remedy this matter by
providing that feathering would be equal to either 25% of the
Auditor's mill rate for the tax levy provided for in Clause A, or
37.5% of the Auditor's mill rate for the tax levy provided for in
Clause A. Also attached is a letter I wrote to Senator's dude and
Ramstad thanking them for their support of Plymouth's position on
this matter. (I-2)
3. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -- Management
Information System Request for Proposals have been distributed to
some 15 vendors. In addition, a Bidder's Conference was conducted
on Tuesday, February 17. Nine individuals representing seven
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 20, 1987
Page three
vendors were present. Based upon the nature of the comments, it
appears that response to our RFP will be positive with as many as
seven firms submitting proposals. The deadline for proposals is
March 13, 1987.
4. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - JANUARY REPORT -- Shown below is a table
displaying our average daily ridership for the commuter/reverse
commuter, internal circulator and total system for each week of
January. The second table displays the year to date averages in
each service area compared with the target which we must achieve in
order to have a successful project.
MONTHLY
PLYMOUTH METROLINK
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE
JANUARY 1987
Total
System
SERVICE TYPE
Commuter/
Internal
Total
TARGET
370
Reverse Commuter
Circulator
System
WEEK OF:
- 16%
+ 10.1%
1/5 - 1/9
424
52
476
1/12 - 1/16
441
50
491
1/19 - 1/23
427
43
470
1/26 - 1/30
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423
42
465
MONTH LONG
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AVERAGE
429
47
476
YEAR TO DATE
Item
Commuter/
Reverse Commuter
Internal
Circulator
Total
System
YEAR TO DATE
RIDERSHIP AVERAGE
429
47
476
TARGET
370
56
432
S OVER/(UNDER)
TARGET
+ 15.9%
- 16%
+ 10.1%
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February 20, 1987
Page four
A number of observations are in order:
a. The targets for Plymouth Metrolink for 1987 have been increased
as follows: Commuter/Reverse Commuter - 10%; Internal
Circulator - 0%; and Total System - 10%.
b. Internal circulator ridership in January averaged 47 passengers
per day, a decrease from last month's average of 56. However,
this is still above the 40 passengers per day average estab-
lished in January 1986.
c. The commuter/ reverse commuter portion of the service continued
its upward trend in January with an average of 429 persons per
day. This is considerably above the 351 posted in January
1986.
d. The total system target of 432 passengers per day was exceeded
by 44 at 476 passengers per day. January continued to be
another record-setting month for the system -wide monthly
average.
e. Attached are graphics prepared by Medicine Lake Lines which
illustrate the growth of Plymouth Metrolink ridership since the
inception of the project in October 1983 through January 1987.
(I -4e)
DAILY
RIDERSHIP
AVERAGES BY MONTH
FOR
CALENDAR YEARS 1984 - 1987
SERVICE TYPE
Commuter/
Internal
Total
Reverse
Commter
Circulator
System
MONTH:
1984
1985
1986
1987
1984
1985 1986 1987
1984
1985
1986 1987
January
330
307
351
429
21
51 40 47
351
358
391 476
February
310
292
350
25
50 47
335
342
394
March
307
311
338
25
56 64
332
367
402
April
301
295
354
27
55 44
331
350
398
May
295
298
332
27
36 35
322
334
367
June
276
314
349
41
53 64
317
367
413
July
277
297
328
42
52 62
319
349
390
August
266
292
328
47
57 73
313
349
401
September
275
322
354
32
42 33
307
364
387
October
276
312
384
36
55 40
312
367
424
November
271
311
396
35
57 50
306
368
446
December
265
320
412
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39
52 56
304
372
468
YEAR LONG
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AVERAGE
287
306
356
429
36
51 51 47
321
357
407 476
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February 20, 1987
Page five
5. ARTICLE -- "DEVELOPERS RAID BUILDINGS IN SEARCH OF TENANTS" --
Attached is a copy of the article from City Business Newspaper
written by Anthony Neely. (I-5)
6. MINUTES:
a. Attached is the minutes from the February 4, 1987 Plymouth
Safety Committee meeting. (I -6a)
b. Attached is the minutes from the February 11, 1987 Planning
Commission meeting. (I -6b)
7. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Attached is a copy of a letter to Mr. Dick Foster, Bonestroo,
Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc., from Fred Moore regarding
Wells No. 8 and 9, City Project No. 625. (I -7a)
b. Attached is a copy of a letter to Plymouth Residents and
Community Groups from the Plymouth Community Awards Committee
regarding the 14th Plymouth Community Awards program. (I -7b)
James G. Willis
City Manager
JGW:dma
attach.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1987
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WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning
Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on
the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:30 P.M.
Planning Commission Minutes, February 11, 1987
A. United Properties. Revised Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat and
Conditional Use Permit for Parkers Lake Development Stage B: Parkers Lake
North Property northwest of County Road 6 and Niagara Lane. (87006)
'S. OTHER BUSINESS
Development Streamlininq
6. ADJOURNMENT 9:00 P.M.
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TOWN MEETING AGENDA
AREA FOUR
March 9, 1987
I. THOROUGHFARES
A. East Medicine Lake Boulevard from 26th Avenue to 36th Avenue North
B. County Road 9 improvement between County Road 18 and I-494
C. Zachary Lane improvements, 36th Ave. to County Road 9
D. 13th Ave. and County Road 18 improvements
I . PARKS
A. Hennepin County regional trail along East Medicine Lake Boulevard
from 36th Avenue to 13th Avenue
B. French Regional Park
I. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Public Safety Report
B. Fire Service Improvements
V. OTHER ITEMS
A. Public Transportation feedback
B. City Council meetings on cable television channel 7
C. Water Treatment Plant and Wells 8 and 9
D. Solid Waste Recycling Program
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2/2/87 (REVISOR J JCR/JM 87-0797
Senators Jude, Schmitz, Ramstad, Novak and Wegscheid introduced—
S. F. No. 304 Referred to the Committee on Transportation
1 A bill for an act
2 relating to taxation; providing for computation of the
3 metropolitan transit tax reduction for certain cities
4 and towns; amending Minnesota Statutes 1986, section
5 473.446, subdivision 1.
7 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
8 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1986, section 473.446,
9 subdivision 1, is amended to read:
10 Subdivision 1. (TAXATION WITHIN TRANSIT TAXING DISTRICT.]
11 For the purposes of sections 473.401 to 473.451 and the
12 metropolitan transit system, except as otherwise provided in
13 this subdivision the regional transit board shall levy each year
14 upon all taxable property within the metropolitan transit taxing
15 district, defined in subdivision 2, a transit tax consisting of:
16 (a) an amount up to two mills times the assessed value of
17 all such property, as adjusted under sections 273.13,
18 subdivision 7a, 272.64, 275.49, or any other laws, based upon
19 the level of transit service provided for the property, the
20 proceeds of which shall be used for payment of the expenses of
21 operating transit and paratransit service and to provide for
22 payment of obligations issued by the commission under section
23 473.436, subdivision 6;
24 (b) an additional amount, if any, as the board determines
25 to be necessary to provide for the full and timely payment of
1
2/2/87 (REVISOR ) JCR/JM 87-0797 1
1 its certificates of indebtedness and other obligations
2 outstanding on July 1, 1985, to which property taxes under this
3 section have been pledged; and
4 (c) an additional amount necessary to provide full and
5 timely payment of certificates of indebtedness, bonds, or other
6 obligations issued or to be issued under section 473.39 by the
7 council for purposes of acquisition and betterment of property
8 and other improvements of a capital nature and to which the
9 council or board has specifically pledged tax levies under this
10 clause.
11 The county auditor shall reduce the tax levied pursuant to
12 clause (a) of this subdivision on the taxable value of all
13 property within statutory and home rule charter cities and towns
14 that receive full peak service and limited off-peak service by
15 an amount equal to the tax levy that would be produced by
16 applying a rate of -@75 -mills -on -the -property equal to 25 percent
17 of the auditor's mill rate for the tax levy provided in clause
18 (a). The county auditor shall reduce the tax levied pursuant to
19 clause (a) of this subdivision on the taxable value of all
20 property within statutory and home rule charter cities and towns
21 that receive limited peak service by an amount equal to the tax
22 levy that would be produced by applying a rate of-9-�5-mitts-on
23 the -property equal to 37.5 percent of the auditor's mill rate
24 for the tax levy provided in clause (a). The amounts so
25 computed by the county auditor shall be submitted to the
26 commissioner of revenue as part of the abstracts of tax lists
27 required to be filed with the commissioner under section
28 275.29. Any prior year adjustments shall also be certified in
29 the abstracts of tax lists. The commissioner shall review the
30 certifications to determine their accuracy and may make changes
31 in the certification as necessary or return a certification to
32 the county auditor for corrections. The commissioner shall pay
33 to the regional transit board the amounts certified by the
`4 county auditors on the dates provided in section 273.13,
35 subdivision 15a, clause (3). There is annually appropriated
36 from the general fund in the state treasury to the department of
2
2/2/87 (REVISOR ) JCR/JM 87-0797
1 revenue the amounts necessary to make these payments in -fiscal
2 pear -198? -and -thereafter.
3 For the purposes of this subdivision, "full peak and
4 limited off-peak service" means peak period regular route
5 service, plus weekday midday regular route service at intervals
6 longer than 60 minutes on the route with the greatest frequency;
7 and "limited peak period service" means peak period regular
8 route service only.
9 Sec. 2. (EFFECTIVE DATE.]
10 Section 1 is effective for taxes levied in 1987 and
11 thereafter, payable in 1988 and thereafter.
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
February 19, 1987
Senator Tad dude
235 State Capitol Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Senator dames Ramstad
136 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Tad and dim:
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Thank you for co-authoring Senate File No. 304 which will bring consistancy
in calculating the method of raising a mill and "feathering" a mill for
transit purposes. Common sense and equity both support the legislation. It
is gratifying for us to know that our Senators are listening to our concerns
and convert those concerns to action. Thanks again for all your help.' If
there is any support we can provide for Senate File No. 304, just let us
know.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
City Manager
JGW:dma
cc: Mayor and City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
February 19, 1987
Senator Tad dude
235 State Capitol Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Senator dames Ramstad
136 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Tad and dim:
r-- 2 --
Thank you for co-authoring Senate File No. 304 which will bring consistancy
in calculating the method of raising a mill and "feathering" a mill for
transit purposes. Common sense and equity both support the legislation. It
is gratifying for us to know that our Senators are listening to our concerns
and convert those concerns to action. Thanks again for all your help.' If
there is any support we can provide for Senate File No. 304, just let us
know.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
City Manager
JGW:dma
cc: Mayor and City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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1984 63,064
5,645
4,364
11,982
85,055
1985 66,977
6.27.
5,709
1. U.
4,868
11.57.
18,003
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95,557
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1986 80,367
20. M.
5,872
2.97.
4,459
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15,809
-12.2%
106,507
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Increase (Decrease)
1984 -1986
27.47%
4.07.
2.27.
31.9%
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 4, 1987
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PRESENT: Steve Herwig, Gary Smith, Mark Peterson, Russ Elzy, Tim Ole,
John Ward, John Wenner, John Sweeney, Frank Boyles
ALSO PRESENT: Ron Garritt, CNA Insurance Companies; and a Golden Valley
Utility Supervisor
ABSENT: Lyle Robinson
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of January meeting minutes
The January meeting minutes were approved as submitted including the
January 7 breakfast meeting and January 14 regular meeting.
B. Review of revised Vehicular and Personal Injury Accident Review
Program guidelines
Frank Boyles stated that the Vehicular and Personal Injury Accident
Review Program guidelines had been revised in accordance with the
January meeting discussion. Specifically, "if the Manager reflects
the Committee's recommendations, he may direct the Committee to
re -review the accident considering specific factors. The Safety
Coordinator will advise the Committee of the Manager's approval or
rejection of the Committee's recommendations."
C. Report on safety activities
1. Traffic Warning Device Policy -- Frank Boyles stated that he had
sent additional materials on the Traffic Warning Device Policy
to Scott Sayer of Warning Light Inc. Mr. Sayer is to review
these materials and to submit his recommendation in the near
future. Frank Boyles will provide a report on Mr. Sayer's
recommendation at the March meeting.
2. Respirator Program update -- Mark Peterson, Jim Kolstad, Tom
Vetsch, and Bob Fasching have met with Frank Boyles and Dave
Volker to review a draft Respirator Program. From that meeting,
supervisors are conducting an inventory of the type of jobs
requiring respirators, the type of respirator required, the
frequency and duration of the job, and the employees performing
the job. In addition, an inventory is being prepared showing
the current respirators in stock and those which will be
needed. Once these materials are assembled, a meeting will be
held with a respirator manufacturer, the Fire Chief, and Dave
Volker to determine:
a. The specific number and type of respirators required
b. A date for which employees can be tested to establish
respirator seal and arrangements can be made for the
necessary respirator training and maintenance program
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
February 4, 1987
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An update of this program will be provided on the March
meeting agenda.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of personal injury/ vehicular accidents
The Committee reviewed ten accidents, six of which were personal
injury and four involving vehicles. A memorandum will be prepared
to the City Manager with respect to each and recommendations made to
supervisors accordingly. Committee members recommended that the
memorandum of invitation to Safety Committee meetings be revised to
clarify the intent of the review to reduce apprehensiveness of
vehicle operators. The same information should be orally provided
at the meeting and the Committee recommendations should be
summarized before the employee leaves the meeting.
B. Report on Accident Investigation training - Mark Peterson, Russ
Elzy, Gary
Mark, Russ, and Gary reported that this training session seemed to
be directed for those just establishing a program. While some of
the content was useful, the concepts discussed have already been
implemented at Plymouth. They suggested the slide presentation from
the Kodak Safety and Accident Investigation presentation. Mark
Peterson will call and ask whether the presentation is available for
showing at an upcoming meeting.
C. Review of 1986 accident statistics
Frank Boyles reviewed tl
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involving City employees
tables assembled for the
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calendar year 1986. A tot
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Thirteen of the accidents
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vehicular and personal injury accidents
for each calendar year. Attached are
Plymouth Safety Program. The first table
�hicular accidents which occurred during
al of 25 vehicular accidents were reported
$9,238 in damage. This compares with 1985
E! amounts of $5,897. These figures are
imates contained in the accident reports.
involved collisions with other vehicles.
I views, i.e. trees at the intersection,
were contributing factors for five accidents. Five of the accidents
occurred during the day. Four accidents occurred while City
vehicles were snow plowing, one while a police squad was protecting
an accident scene, and three others when police employees were
responding to a medical emergency vehicular pursuit or roadblock.
Divisions recording zero preventable accidents for 1986 include City
Center (office), Street Division, Sewer and Water Division,
Equipment Center Division, and Park Maintenance Division -
permanent full-time employees only.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
February 4, 1987
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The second table shows on -the -Job personal injury accidents for
calendar year 1986. A total of 38 accidents were reported. Of
those, 11 were OSHA recordable. Eight of those involved lost work
days. Accidents involving lost work time occurred in the Police
Department, Park Maintenance Division, Sewer and Water Division, and
Recreation Division. Four of the accidents resulted in back -related
injuries. Temporary employees were involved in eight accidents,
six in Park Maintenance and two in Recreation.
The final three tables supplied reflect the dollar and cents losses
associated with these accidents for each year since 1980. On a
division -by -division basis, personal injury has been most expensive
in the Police Department at $60,300, followed closely by the Fire
Department at $47,559. On a year -by -year basis, accident costs vary
precipitously. For example, a single accident occurring in 1984
resulted in total accident costs for that year of $50,619. By
contrast, personal injury accidents in 1986 have resulted in costs
of only $930.
Records are also maintained regarding the cost of personal injury
accidents by body part injured. Over the last six years, the most
expensive accidents have resulted from back injuries for a total of
$59,634. The second most expensive accident type, based on data
from the last six years, is leg/foot injuries for a total of $52,940
in losses. $44,500 of this loss is attributable to one accident.
The final table displays lost work days as a result of Worker's
Compensation related accidents. The City has experienced three bad
years in this respect: 1981 involved 82 lost work days; 1984, 224
lost work days; and 1985, 152 lost work days. By contrast, 1986
entailed eight lost work days and a total insurance company cost of
$1,330.
Based upon this data, our 1987 Safety Training Proqram will
concentrate on snow plowing and Public Safety vehicle usage.
We will also concentrate on temporary employee usage of City
vehicles and possible personal injury which they could be involved
in. Finally, training will be provided on safe lifting in hopes of
reducing costs associated with back -related injuries.
On a day-to-day basis, the Safety Committee reviews both personal
injury and vehicular accidents and makes recommendations to
appropriate supervisors regarding revisions in procedures,
equipment, or personnel protective equipment to reduce future
similar accidents. The City is blessed with employees who exercise
care and concern in their daily work operations. This fact,
together with our aggressive Safety Program, combine to make
Plymouth's Accident Program one of the most effective on the
municipal level, based upon the comments received by our Worker's
Compensation and liability insurance company, Loss Control
Technicians.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
February 4, 1987
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II. OTHER BUSINESS
Frank Boyles distributed a memorandum from dim Hanson which suggested
that, in the future, if information is known about hazards on City
property which could affect City employees, let the affected employees
know so they can be alert for possible problems. The specific incident
was the recent news release on pipe bombs in the Four Seasons area of
the community.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 1987
The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planninq Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners
Wire, Stulberg, Zylla, Plufka, Mellen
and Pauba
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
Sr. Engineering Technician
Bob Johnson
Planning Secretary Grace Wineman
*CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Wire to adopt the Consent Agenda as submitted.
VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Wire to approve the January 28, 1987 Minutes as submitted.
Vote. 6 Ayes. Commission Plufka abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Craig
Scherber, Kings North Corporation and requested an overview
of the January 27, 1987 Planning Staff Report by Coordinator
McConn.
Chairman Steigerwald requested an overview of the Pine Ridge
- 53rd Avenue Traffic Study and accompanying memorandum by
City Engineer Sherm Goldberg, dated February 11, 1987, by
Sr. Engineering Technician Bob Johnson. These materials
were distributed to the Planning Commission at the beginning
of the meeting. Technician Johnson reviewed the emergency
vehicle response time; traffic under winter driving
conditions; and, established that the report makes no
specific determination on a need for the thru-street; and,
the City Engineer states that even though the City is in
favor of the continuous street proposal, the cul-de-sac plan
can be accepted.
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CRAIG SCHERBER
KINGS NORTH CORP.
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND
VARIANCE FOR "PINE
RIDGE" (86147)
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February 11, 1987
Commissioner Plufka inquired whether the Subdivision Unit
Project (SUP) designation would expire after a length of
time? Coordinator McConn stated if development had totally
ceased for a number of years the designation could be revok-
ed; however, there have been seven additions to the "Wind
Ridge" Development since 1977, and it is therefore within
reason to review this proposal accordingly.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Tom Loucks, representing
the petitioner. Mr. Loucks introduced Craig and Gary
Scherber; Dave Putnam, Project Engineer; and, Phyllis
Hanson, Landscape Architect. Mr. Loucks commented that he
had not received the Traffic Study until 4:00 P.M. today.
In reading it, he believes there is no clear recommendation
made; and, no clear need for the thru-street. During the
planning stage for this development, it was their opinion
that traffic volume could triple with a thru-street and this
would also impact the adjacent neighborhoods. He has re-
viewed the Planning Staff Report and believes the alterna-
tive for deferral should not be considered by the Commis-
sion, in light of this traffic study.
Commissioner Plufka explained that staff is instructed to
provide all information and options in these reports to
assist the Commission in making their recommendations.
Mr. Loucks stated that the thru-street would negatively
impact the lots to the south which are also impacted by the
adjacent railroad track. He explained the development
constraints which included the railroad tracks; the required
ponding and drainage system; and, setbacks to the wetlands.
They believe their plan is the best solution to the problems
and will be an enhancement to the existing neighborhoods.
In response to the Engineer's Memorandum, Mr. Loucks re-
quested that 24.-A be deleted and that the most recent
memorandum from the City Engineer override this condition.
He is also concerned about 24.-H which states that grading
and construction of utilities cannot begin until storm sewer
is constructed within the Wind Ridge at Bass Lake 6th Addi-
tion. Technician Johnson stated they could discuss further
the final drainage design, but an outlet would need to be
provided. Coordinator McConn stated that demonstration of
drainage calculations would need to be provided with the
Final Plat application. She noted that the thru-street
design element for the Planning Commission consideration
could be an alternative which would provide the access and
circulation needed for the area; and, installation of
additional storm sewer piping could be used to reduce the
size of the sedimentation pond.
Commissioner Stulberg inquired about the Storm Water Drain-
age plans for the 1977 development plan. Coordinator McConn
stated there were no detailed final design plans; this is
the last area of development in the Wind Ridge Addition.
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February 11, 1987
Discussion ensued regarding grading and drainage. It was
confirmed that no grading will be allowed within the wetland
area; the correspondence from the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) stated there is no encroachment into the
protected wetlands with this development.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Jones Adkins, 12530 54th Avenue North, stated his objections
to this proposal are: 1.) Density; 2.) that it will nega-
tively affect the property values for other homes in the
area; 3.) that it will impact the wetland; and, 4.) the
thru-street is not desired.
Larry Bradford, 12625 54th Avenue North, agrees with Mr.
Adkins. There have been many changes in this area since
1977, where many homes have been built along 54th Avenue
North. He does not believe it is fair to build duplexes in
an area where there are only single family homes. He asks
that special care be taken of the wetlands and that there be
no thru-street. He believes if this development is approv-
ed with smaller homes of lesser value, berming and screening
should be required.
Chairman Steigerwald asked Mr. Bradford the dimensions of
his lot. Mr. Bradford stated his lot is more than 18,000
sq. ft. Coordinator McConn stated this entire development
was approved under the Subdivision Unit Project provisions,
which allowed a minimum lot size of 11,000 sq. ft. She
clarified for Mr. Bradford, that the 1977 plan was approved
for single family residential units; the 1981 development
proposal called for duplex units; and, the present proposal
is for single family residential homes.
Ralph Durand, 12000 53rd Avenue North, stated he has lived
in his home since 1971. He requested that the Commission
hear what the people are asking. He has observed that if
there is a thru-street, there will be a substantial increase
in traffic on Larch Lane; and, 53rd Avenue North is not
built to carry increasingly heavy traffic. The residents
have signed a petition and are speaking in opposition to the
thru-street.
Chairman Steigerwald stated the Commission takes into
consideration all input from the residents; and, the fact
that the City is constantly changing.
Wayne Johnson, 11610 53rd Avenue North, agrees with most of
the statements made regarding the changes which have occur-
red between 1977 and today. Those residents who live on the
lower end of 53rd Avenue North witness existing traffic and
are in opposition to the thru-street. He stated there have
been requests made for stop signs; there have been vehicular
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accidents because of the curves and hills; and, he requests
the Commission approve the development design with the cul-
de-sacs.
Mike Paxton, 13403 Timber Crest Drive, Maple Grove, stated
he is moving to a home on 54th Avenue North and is concerned
about the lot sizes where they abut 112 acre lots. He
believes this can dictate the values of other properties and
that the variance should not be granted.
Chairman Steigerwald commented that recent development plans
have shown smaller lots built with very expensive homes.
Commissioner Plufka explained that all of the Wind Ridge
development area is under the same Subdivision Unit Project
standards. Coordinator McConn further explained the prev-
ious Ordinance provisions for a Subdivision Unit Project
which allows a minimum lot size of 11,000 sq. ft.; that the
larger lots are next to the lake and portions of those lots
are not buildable. Coordinator McConn confirmed for Chair-
man Steigerwald that 15 of the 28 lots are 15,000 sq. ft.
and under.
Gay Varecka, 12210 54th Avenue North, stated she represents
those who signed the petition; and, that the concern expres-
sed regarding dangerous traffic is not exaggerated. She
stated that all residents in the area oppose the thru-
street. She emphasized that the petition does not address
this development plan, they are rejecting the development of
the thru-street.
Commissioner Pauba noted that the majority of the traffic is
generated by those people who live in this specific
neighborhood.
Frank Pinc, Larch Lane, stated it is most important to note
that, if the City puts in the thru-street to align with 53rd
Avenue North, there will a need to construct a retaining
wall and to remove trees due to the topography of this
area. If the City is to protect the wetlands, they should
also protect the trees and hills.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Plufka to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat and
Variances for Pine Ridge, subject to the conditions as
listed in the January 27, 1987 staff report, adding a
condition to change the Engineer's Memorandum by deleting
24.-A, and renumbering.
As a point of discussion, the Commission gave direction that
the petitioner discuss further plans for grading and
construction of utilities with the Engineering Department
prior to submission of the Final Plat application.
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February 11, 1987
Commissioner Stulberg stated that in keeping with the
original plan, he believes the thru-street would hurt this
development and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Commissioner Plufka stated that Mr. Pinc makes a very good
point with his comments regarding the unique characteristics
of the area and that they are well worth saving; a thru-
street would cause more problems than it would solve.
Commissioner Pauba is for the Motion but prefers the thru-
street to improve circulation in this area. However, the
proposal has benefit with the ponding and open space.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Steigerwald requested the City Council consider the
comments submitted now and previously about the hazardous
traffic in this area.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Ron Clark,
Clark Construction Company and requested an overview of the
January 27, 1987 staff report by Coordinator McConn.
Commissioner Plufka confirmed the differences in building
layout.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Laurie McRostie, Gair &
Associates. Ms. McRostie stated she had no questions or
comments and was available for questions from the
Commission.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
RON CLARK
CLARK CONSTRUCTION
REVISED SITE PLAN
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (87004)
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval for the Revised Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permit for Ron Clark, Clark Construction
Company to construct a 224 unit apartment complex, subject
to the conditions as listed in the January 27, 1987 staff
report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald confirmed the adjacent property owners
to the south understood the changes.
NEN BUSINESS
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner *RYAN CONSTRUCTION
Wire to recommend approval for the Site Plan for Ryan SITE PLAN
Construction Company for the construction of an office/ (87005)
warehouse, subject to the conditions as listed in the MOTION TO APPROVE
February 4, 1987 staff report.
VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Carlson
Properties, Inc. to allow the expansion of parking facili-
ties at the Carlson Companies headquarters building. Read-
ing of the January 28, 1987 staff report was waived. Co-
ordinator McConn stressed the need for the covenants which
would make Carlson Companies responsible for converting
office areas back to warehouse use prior to sale of this
building.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Dale Kennedy, Carlson
Properties, Inc., who stated that Carlson Companies growth
has caused a shortage of office space at this time, and in
converting the warehouse space, they need the additional
parking as proposed. They had retained the site west of
this building for future expansion which can be used for the
parking they need.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired if Carlson Companies agrees
with the conditions of approval. Mr. Kennedy answered
affirmatively to filing required documents on the property.
He stated they see the present building being used as pro-
posed for many years to come. He explained development
plans by Trammell Crow for that property in Plymouth and
Minnetonka.
Commissioner Zylla stated that if and when Carlson Companies
vacates this building, he has a hard time believing this
space would be converted back to warehouse. It will likely
always be office even though it is inconsistent with the
land use and planning for the area; but, conceptually, if
someone came in with an office use for this building the
City would be apt to let them continue that use. The use
fits well and any future owner must prove there would be
available parking.
Commissioner Plufka stated that any new owner or interested
party would need to understand the parking requirements for
office use.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner
Stulberg to recommend approval for the Site Plan and Vari-
ance for Carlson Companies, Inc., subject to the conditions
as listed in the January 28, 1987 staff report.
VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Commissioner Zylla stated his concern about the aesthetics
of buildings. He inquired about the possibility of making
design review recommendations regarding building architec-
ture, such as acceptable exteriors. Perhaps this could be
made part of the consideration of landscaping and other
exterior amenities.
CARLSON PROPERTIES
SITE PLAN AND
VARIANCE (86134)
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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The Commission discussed the pros and cons of architectural
controls. Commissioner Wire agreed with Commissioner Zylla;
others expressed concern that consideration of aesthetics
tend to be an individual's viewpoint.
Coordinator McConn stated that the consideration of
additional development requirements must be clearly defined
and made part of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner
Plufka concurred. This item is to be discussed further.
OTHER BUSINESS
Coordinator McConn inquired if any or all of the
Commissioners would like to attend a Development Review
Committee meeting to acquaint them with the early stages of
development review.
Coordinator McConn inquired when the Commission would like
to schedule a tour of the City to see areas of development.
The consensus was to schedule a tour on a Wednesday
(off -meeting date), in the late afternoon (following the
onset of daylight savings time).
AnMIRNNFNT
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
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CITY OF
February 19, 1987 PLYMOUTR
Mr. Dick Foster
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc.
2335 W. Trunk Highway 36
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
Subject: Wells No. 8 and 9
City Project No. 625
Dear Dick:
Recently the contractor started on the drilling of Well No. 9. The
contractor did not confine his operation to the property owned by the City
of Plymouth, but placed a pipe across the adjacent Forster property and
also has driven equipment on the Forster property. Both I and Mr. Forster
have talked to the contractor and informed him that he must confine his
operation to the City owned property.
In order that we can have assurance that the contractor will confine his
operation to the City property without having constant reminders, I
believe it is necessary for the contractor to install a temporary fence,
such as a snow fence, along the property line. This fence should extend
from Zachary Lane to Westerly of the new well. This fence will be
beneficial to the contractor in order that their employees contain their
operation to the proper location. The contractor will be liable for any
damage to the Forster property.
Please inform the contractor to have this fence installed immediately and
please let me know when the fence is installed.
If there are any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Plymouth Community
P.O. Box 41513
Plymouth, MN 55441
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CITY Ut eoi`'@M
To our Plymouth Residents and Community Groups:
On April 21, 1987 at the Radisson Inn Plymouth several community organizations
will sponsor the 14th Plymouth Community Awards which honors citizens in the
catagories of:
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN
OUTSTANDING JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH
OUTSTANDING SENIOR HIGH YOUTH
OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN
OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR
DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
This very special evening will begin with a poolside reception followed by
the Awards Ceremony in the Radisson Theatre Playhouse. You as Plymouth
residents and community groups are given the opportunity to recognize those
citizens who are outstanding in their contributions to the city of Plymouth.
Return the Nomination Form with the names of those outstanding citizens. In
considering your nominees, think of outstanding citizens in the areas such as
business success or innovation, social improvement, politics or service,
scientific contributions, academic leadership or accomplishment, moral or
religious leadership or other important contributions to the community.
Nominees must live, work or attend school in Plymouth. After the Awards
Committee receives your nominations, the candidates will be contacted for
a personal interview. Deadline for nominations is March 15, 1987.
Thank you for your interest in the Plymouth Community Awards. We feel that
an event like this gives us all a sense of community pride and identity. If
you have any questions concerning the nomination process, please call 559-5714.
Mail your nominations as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
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Plymouth Community Awards Committee
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P.O. Box 41513
Plymouth, MN 55441
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE MARCH 15, 1987 MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS
CATEGORY:
NOMINEES NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
RECOMMENDED BY:
NAME /ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
PHONE
Explain why this citizen merits the nomination in the above category.