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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 16, 1987
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, January 19.
Birthday observed.
Martin Luther King's
2. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, January 26, 7:30 p.m., Special City
Council meeting.
3. MEETING REMINDERS:
a. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION -- Wednesday, January 21,
annual MLC meeting will be held at the Decathlon Club in
Bloomington. Social hour 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00
p.m. All legislators representing communities affiliated with
the MLC have been invited to attend this social/dinner meeting.
Prior to the annual meeting, the MLC Operating Committee will
meet at 3:00 p.m., with a Board of Directors meeting at 5:00
p.m. Mayor Schneider and Councilmembers Vasiliou, Crain and
Sisk have already expressed interest in attending. The MLC's
1987 legislative agenda will be discussed at these meetings.
b. HENNEPIN PARKS RECEPTION -- Thursday, January 22, Hennepin Parks
reception for Mayors, Council Members, City Managers and Park
and Recreation Directors at the Hennepin Parks Headquarters in
Plymouth from 4:30 through 6:00 p.m. Eric Blank and Council -
members Sisk and Crain have thus far expressed an interest in
attending.
c. BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS -- We have now received nineteen
applications for Board and Commission positions. To accommodate
all applicants, we recommend that interviews begin on Monday,
January 26 at 4:30 p.m. for dinner in the Council Conference
Room. At 5:00 p.m. interviews for the openings on the boards
and commissions will begin. Interviews will consist of twenty
minutes each. We are planning three interviews back-to-back
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followed by a 5 minute break and then three more interviews.
The remaining thirteen interviews will be scheduled in the same
manner for Tuesday, January 27, with the last group consisting
of four applicants. Dinner will be at 5:30 in the Council
Conference Room with interviews beginning at 6:00 p.m. Usinq
the same timing would require four t hours minimum for the
Council to complete all interviews. If the Council would like
the Tuesday session scheduled to start earlier or would like an
additional evening for interviews, please contact Laurie by
Tuesday, January 20. On January 21 we will begin confirming
interviews. Attached for Council information are the questions
used in last year's interviews. If the Council would like to
add, modify or delete questions, please let Laurie know. (M-3)
4. JANUARY AND FEBRUARY MEETING CALENDARS -- The revised January meet-
ing calendar January 26 & 27 Board/Commission interviews) and
February calendar are attached. (M-4)
5. RECEPTION HONORING WOMEN MAYORS -- The Minnesota Center for Women in
Government is hosting a reception honoring women mayors on Wednes-
day, January 21 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Hamline University
Learning Center Art Gallery. Additional information concerning the
reception and registration form is attached. (M-5)
6. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST -- Golden Valley Mayor Mary Anderson has
advised us that she is tentatively scheduling a local official
Legislative Breakfast for Friday, February 20 at 7:00 a.m. More
details will follow, but Councilmembers may wish to keep their
schedules open for this kick-off meeting of the 1987 legislative
season.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. CHELSEA WOODS UPDATE -- On January 16, Blair Tremere, Joe Ryan, and
I met with Tom Vind, Merrill Birch, and Tom Barker representing the
Chelsea Woods Homeowners Association. The purpose of the meeting
was to discuss how the Association and City could best work together
in accordance with the Council's January 12 direction. Our 1-1/2
hour meeting resulted in the following conclusions:
1. With respect to the review of plans and related code issues, Joe
Ryan will be the City's contact person. Tom Barker will be the
contact person for Chelsea Woods. For fire prevention related
matters, Stan Scofield will be the contact person. If problems
of any sort develop, or if there are other questions, Chelsea
Woods representatives have agreed to contact me directly.
Merrill Birch is a retired architect and may be involved with
the inspections.
2. Tom Barker confirmed that he has all City memorandums on the
subject of the fire and will supply to other Chelsea Woods
representatives as needed.
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January 16, 1987
Page three
3. While the City will not conduct the inspections, it would be
appropriate for the City's Building Official to meet with the
private inspector to discuss findings once the inspections are
complete.
4. Joe Ryan and Blair Tremere will provide more detail about the
scope of services which a private inspection service should
provide and that information will be directed to the Chelsea
Woods representatives early next week.
5. Tom Barker and/or Merrill Birch will contact Joe Ryan to arrange
for a mutually acceptable time to review the available permit
and inspection records for all (225) Chelsea units. If desired,
the City will make copies of records desired by the Homeowners
Association.
6. Forty persons attended the Fire Education session which repre-
sents about 30 houses of the total of 225. Tom Barker stated
that the film was excellent and that the Homeowners Association
is likely to ask Fire Inspector Scofield for assistance in the
appropriate educational literature for distribution to all home
owners.
7. The City will review the plans supplied with an approximate
turnaround time of 24 hours. Turnaround time will vary, depend-
ing upon the number of plans and timing of the submittals. The
City has also agreed to make a copy of each plan that we can
copy legibly on our equipment for the Homeowners Association at
no cost. Other plans will be copied by the Homeowners Associa-
tion and a copy will be provided to the City. Mr. Barker had a
few plans at the meeting and said he hoped more could be found
by next week. He left four with Joe Ryan.
8. There is now some question of whether residents desire to check
the fire separation walls except in the attic space. They do
wish to conduct a complete fireplace inspection for each unit.
If there are any other changes in their plans for the inspec-
tion, they will let us know so that we can revise our inspection
outline accordingly.
2. MINUTES:
a. Park and Recreation Commission, January 8, 1987 (I -2a)
b. Plymouth Employee Safety Committee, January 7, 1987 (I -2b)
c. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, December 18, 1986
(I -2c)
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Page four
3. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - DECEMBER 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
December. 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
DECEMBER 1986
Total
System
SERVICE TYPE
Commuter/
Internal
Total
TARGET
337
Reverse Commuter
Circulator
System
WEEK OF:
- 9%
+ 3.6%
12/1 - 12/5
430
32
462
12/8 - 12/12
455
36
491
12/15 - 12/19
398
39
437
*12/22 - 12/23
379
73
452
12/29 - 12/31
399
99
498
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MONTH LONG
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AVERAGE
412
56
468
* Does not include 12/24, 12/25, 12/26
YEAR TO DATE
Item
Commuter/
Reverse Commuter
Internal
Circulator
Total
System
YEAR TO DATE
RIDERSHIP AVERAGE1
356
51
407
TARGET
337
56
393
% OVER/(UNDER)
TARGET
+ 5.6%
- 9%
+ 3.6%
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January 16, 1987
Page five
A number of observations are in order:
1. Internal circulator ridership in December averaged 56 passengers
per day, an increase from last month's average of 50, which is
moderately above the 52 passengers per day average established
in December 1985. For the first time, we failed to meet a year
long ridership objective.
2. The commuter/reverse commuter portion of the service continued
its upward trend in December with an average of 412 persons per
day. This is notably above the 320 posted in December 1985.
Thanks to the commuter/reverse ridership, the system exceeded
total system ridership targets.
3. The total system target of 393 passengers per day was exceeded
by fourteen at 407 passengers per day. December continued to be
another record-setting month for the system -wide monthly
average.
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY
MONTH
FOR CALENDAR
YEARS
1984 -
1986
SERVICE TYPE
Commuter/
Internal
Total
Reverse Commuter
Circulator
System
MONTH:
1984
1985
1986
1984
1985
1986
1984
1985
1986
January
330
307
351
21
51
40
351
358
391
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
39
52
56
304
372
468
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YEAR LONG
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AVERAGE
287
306
356
36
51
51
321
357
407
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Page six
4. RECISION OF FEDERAL LAWCON FUNDS -- The City has been informed that
President Reagan has put a recision on the 1987 Federal LAWCON
dollars. The net effect of this is that it holds up funding for 45
congressional days. If Congress takes no action during that 45 day
period, the money is automatically approved and we will receive our
$11,999. The attached letter has been sent to our representatives
in Washington, urging them to take the appropriate action to allow
for the fiscal 1987 LAWCON dollars to be appropriated nation-wide.
(I-4)
5. MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE JOURNAL ARTICLES -- The attached articles were
taken from the January 12 Minnesota Real Estate Journal. The first
article discusses the Middlemist, Mendota, and Laukka suits against
the City. The second article reports on the sale of 90 acres
(Parker's Lake) by United Properties to Laukka Development. We have
been advised by a representative of United Properties that the sale
has not been completed. Another article included for the Council's
information concerns a summary judgement by the Hennepin County
District Court on a lawsuit filed by United Properties against the
City of Golden Valley regarding the City's refusal to renegotiate a
development agreement for an office development project involved in
a tax increment financing district. (I-5)
6. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Ken Plant and Tom Barker, Chelsea Woods Homeowners
Association, from Frank Boyles, requesting to schedule a meeting
to discuss how to most expeditiously accomplish the staff recom-
mendations to assist Chelsea Woods representatives. (I -6a)
b. Letter to Mr. Al Hilde, Jr., from Frank Boyles, concerninq his
request for abatement of special assessment interest. (I -6b)
c. Letters mailed to all Taxi Company and Cab Driver applicants
on the City's requirement to receive revised insurance limits
by Tuesday, January 20. All licenses will become void effective
February 1 if revised certificates of insurance are not received
by this date. (I -6c)
d. Letter from Stan Tikkanen, Executive Director, Finance and
Business Services for Wayzata Schools, to Blair Tremere, regard-
ing the City's process for amending conditional use permits.
The District is projecting student enrollment to increase
slightly over the next several years and is contemplating the
use of relocatable classrooms at the high school and one or two
of its elementary schools. Also attached is Blair's response to
Mr. Tikkanen providing information on amendments to conditional
use permits and advising that a proposal for each individual
school site would be reviewed as a separate application
(I -6d)
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January 16, 1987
Page seven
e. Letter to Mayor Schneider from Damon Farber, Damon Farber
Associates, thanking the Council for considering his firm for
landscape architectural services. (I -6e)
f. Letter to Mr. Steve Kingery, Ryan Construction Co., from Sara
McConn, advising of approval by the staff review committee
subject to conditions (contained in letter) of the site plan
amendment for construction of a parking ramp. (I -6f)
g. Letter to Mr. Sohn Strieter, from Dick Carlquist, reporting on
the results to date with the Swareflex reflectors installed on
an experimental basis to reduce deer/vehicle accidents. (I -6g)
h. Letter from Duane Tiseth, 17100 - 28th Avenue North, to Mayor
Schneider, complimenting Plymouth Police Office Dave Digatono.
Mayor Schneider's response to Mr. Tiseth is also attached.
(I -6h)
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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MINNESOTA CENTER FOR WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT
RECEPTION HONORING WOMEN MAYORS AND
MAYOR MARY ANDERSON, GOLDEN VALLEY, 1984 -present
MAYOR JOSEPHINE NUNN, CHAMPLIN, 1971-1983
for their local and state-wide service as
president of the League of Minnesota Cities
January 21, 1987
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER ART GALLERY
Snelling and Hewitt Avenues
5:00-7:00 p.m.
$5.00 Donation
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MINNESOTA CENTER FOR WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT
RECEPTION HONORING WOMEN MAYORS AND
MAYOR MARY ANDERSON, GOLDEN VALLEY, 1984 -present
MAYOR JOSEPHINE NUNN, CHAMPLIN, 1971-1983
for their local and state-wide service as
president of the League of Minnesota Cities
January 21, 1987
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER ART GALLERY
Snelling and Hewitt Avenues
5:00-7:00 p.m.
$5.00 Donation
MINNESOTA CENTER FOR WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
RECEPTION HONORING INCUMBENT WOMEN MAYORS
January 21, 1987
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Learning Center Art Gallery
will attend the reception, representing
Name agency/municipality
Address
Address
Phone
Please send $5.00 donation and reply
card to:
Susan Shurson
Center for Women in Government
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN 55104
Name as you would like it to appear on a badge.
Minutes of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
January 8, 1987
Page 1
Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, Reed, LaTour, Beach and Rosen;
Councilmember Zitur; staff Blank, Busch, Patterson and Pederson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Edwards called the January meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Rosen
to approve the minutes of the December meeting as presented. The motion
carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting.
b. Staff. Rick Busch discussed the condition of the City's ice rinks
which are holding up quite well inspite of the warm weather. He
also talked about the winter sports leagues which are in progress
now including broomball, basketball, 4 -man hockey and volleyball.
He indicated that he is starting to receive calls about summer
softball, which he will begin planning in the next week or two.
He also stated that he will be updating the Park Facilities Rental
Policy and Fee Schedule for 1987 and will present it to PRAC at
their February meeting.
Mary Patterson distributed materials to PRAC regarding a salary
survey that was done with surrounding communities regarding part-
time recreation positions. She mentioned that Ruth Brown was busy
working on the 1987 Iceman Triathlon which is traditionally held
in February, but may be cancelled this year due to lack of snow.
She also stated that a special event, The Metro Boys Choir, will
be performing at Wayzata Senior High School on Sunday, March 15.
This event is jointly sponsored by Plymouth Parks and Recreation,
Wayzata Community Education and the Art Center of Minnesota.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Neighborhood Park Consultant Selection. The City Council selected
the firm of Barton-Aschman Associates to design the neighborhood
parks for Amhurst, Rolling Hills and County Road 61.
b. Consultant for Plymouth Creek Park. The Council chose Brauer and
Associates to update the master plan for Plymouth Creek Park.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Annual Report Final Approval. Final copies of the 1986 Annual
Report were distributed and reviewed. Chair Edwards pointed out
that the divider page for the section on the Park Commission was
upside down. Staff indicated that they would make sure this was
corrected before copies were distributed to the Council. A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER REED AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF THE 1986 ANNUAL REPORT. The
motion carried with all aves.
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Minutes of the January 8, 1987 PRAC Meeting
Page 2
b. Parkers Lake Construction Timeline - Bathhouse Issue. A public meeting
to discuss the Phase II construction of Parkers Lake will be held on
Thursday, January 15. Letters were sent to area residents inviting
them to attend, and notices of the meeting were sent to local news-
papers. Commissioner Rosen asked Director Blank if he expected any
opposition from residents regarding Phase II construction. Director
Blank stated that the only item that might bring some resistance is
the proposed boat launch. Director Blank then discussed the LAWCON
grant for Phase II and indicated that it had increased from an award
of $86,000 to $110,000. He also stated that President Reagan has put
a freeze on the federal portion of the money which is $11,999. He
indicated that Congress has•45 congressional days to act on this, and
if they don't do anything, the money will automatically be released.
The Commission then discussed the proposed bathhouse, its size and
possible uses of the building. Some commissioners are still concerned
about the cost of constructing this building, and discussed the
possibility of delaying it for another year. Director Blank pointed
out that the money is available to build the bathhouse this year, and
that delaying it could increase the cost. Because the Commission
is uncertain about how large this building should be and what possible
uses it will have, they discussed having an architect prepare estimates
on buildings of different sizes. After further discussion, they also
agreed that it should be built as part of Phase II during 1987.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BEACH TO RECOMMEND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BATHHOUSE IN PHASE II AND
TO FURTHER RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SECURE THE SERVICES OF AN
ARCHITECT TO PREPARE COST ESTIMATES FOR BATHHOUSE DESIGN ALTERNATIVES.
The motion carried with all ayes.
C. Trails - West Medicine Lake Drive/County Road 61. Director Blank
distributed materials prepared by Strgar-Roscoe regarding the traffic
study done on West Medicine Lake Drive. The study on County Road 61
isn't completed at this time, but Director Blank hopes to have it
by the February meeting. The results of the study for West Medicine
Lake Drive indicate that a separate trail is needed on this roadway,
and it should be placed on the east side of the road. This item
was held over to the February meeting.
d. Meeting with Athletic Associations. It was decided that the meeting
with the Athletic Associations should be held at the March PRAC
meeting with a start time of 7:00 p.m. This was based on the fact
that PRAC has several meetings planned for the rest of January and
all of February in preparation for the construction of the three
neighborhood parks in 1987, and they didn't care to try and squeeze
another special meeting into their already busy schedule.
e. Zachary Park Update. The warm weather has allowed for a lot of
construction to take place at the Zachary Playfield, and Director
Blank is confident that the landscaping project will be completed
in time for the 1987 softball season.
-c- a C....
Minutes of the January 8, 1987 PRAC Meeting
Page 3
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review Work Schedule for Three Neighborhood Park Projects. Copies
of the timeline for the construction of the three neighborhood parks
and a list of the special meeting dates for these three parks were
distributed to PRAC members. Director Blank discussed the questionnaire
that is sent to residents asking for their input in designing the
parks. The Commission did not suggest any changes to the questionnaire.
b. Discuss First Step of Community Center Study. Director Blank reviewed
with the commissioners the Community Center Task Force Report that was
prepared in 1984 and discussed the forced choice grid that was used
to come up with a list of proposed facilities to be included in the
community center. They also discussed the timing of the bond referendum
that was held in 1985 and the reasons it failed. The Commission then
talked about how to find out what the needs of the community are at
this time. It was suggested that representatives of the community
education departments attend a PRAC meeting and share with the
Commission information on just how busy facilities are, who is using
them and for what purpose. It was also suggested that recreation
staff prepare some materials outlining what their needs are in terms
of space. Director Blank indicated that the information in the Task
Force Report needs to be updated, but the whole process of re -writing
the Task Force Report or re -doing the forced choice grid, for example,
does not need to be repeated this time. Director Blank also stated
that a bond referendum might be successful if it was diversified
and included something for everyone, i.e., playfields, trails,
community center, etc. Because of the amount of research that needs
to be done to resurrect the community center issue, Commissioner
Rosen suggested that a sub -committee be formed to prepare an action
plan to be presented at the February meeting. Members of the sub-
committee are: Eric Blank, Rick Rosen, Carol Beach and Don Anderson.
C. Set Tentative Date for 1987 Park Tour. Thursday, May 7, at 5:00 p.m.
was chosen as the date and time for the 1987 parks tour.
d. Neighborhood Park Standards. Chair Edwards reported that the City
Council has directed that PRAC establish standards for what items
should be included in neighborhood parks. It was decided that the
Park System Guide Plan adopted by the City Council in 1982 would
be used as a starting point with the following suggested changes:
A statement will be added that says, "* (asterisked) items are
minimum standards for each neighborhood park." The Commission
then suggested the following items be asterisked: informal play
area, play apparatus, trails, hardcourt, benches, signage, waste
receptacles and planted materials. All other facilities listed
in the guide plan will remain, but do not necessarily have to be
included in a neighborhood park.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BEACH TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN NEIGHBORHOOD
PARK STANDARDS. The motion carried with all ayes.
Minutes of the January 8, 1987 PRAC Meeting
Page 4
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner LaTour mentioned the upcoming Community Awards Banquet and
encouraged PRAC to consider nominating individuals for the various awards.
Commissioner Beach wondered if PRAC was planning something to honor John
Mullan. Director Blank responded that the Council usually presents PRAC
members with a special plaque. He suggested that PRAC could make a
motion commending John.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BEACH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ROSEN COMMENDING JOHN MULLAN FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE PARK AND
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION. The motion carried with all ayes.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
January 7, 1987
PRESENT: Gil Konop, Steve Herwig, Gary Smith, Russ Elzy, Tom Nelson,
John Wenner, Tim Oie, John Ward, Lyle Robinson, John Sweeney,
Mark Peterson, Tom Vetsch, Frank Boyles
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Volker, Employee Benefit Administration; Ron Garritt,
CNA Insurance Companies
ABSENT: Larry Holzerland
I. INTRODUCTION OF NEW SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Frank Boyles introduced the new Safety Committee members: Mark Peter-
son, representing Maintenance Supervisors; Steve Herwig, representing
Sewer and Water Division; Russ Elzy representing the Equipment Center;
Tim Oie representing Police Department; and John Ward representing
Police Supervisors. Frank thanked all outgoing members for their
efforts and contributions to the Safety Committee and the City's Safety
Program. The outgoing members will serve as alternate members to the
Safety Committee.
Frank reviewed the overall responsibilities of the Safety Committee: 1)
to assist in providing general direction to the City's safety program;
2) to foster cooperation for safety at all levels; 3) to be primarily
concerned with accident avoidance and prevention when reviewing
accidents involving City employees; and 4) to review and recommend new
safety programs and policies. As a Safety Committee member, each member
is responsible for: 1) regularly attending and preparing for Safety
Committee meetings especially relating to accident review preparation
including visiting accident sites and interviewing appropriate parties
(with supervisor's approval); 2) acting as a conduit to employees he
represents regarding safety activities; 3) supporting positively the
City's safety program and committee's recommended safety improvements
and decisions; and 4) serving on subcommittees to review and recommend
safety policies and programs.
Dave Volker urged committee members to thoroughly review and request
additional information where necessary, when reviewing accidents.
The committee discussed the Vehicular and Personal Injury Accident
Review Program and Guidelines. John Ward suggested a provision be added
to the Safety Committee's accident review section of the guidelines
relating to the involved employee's presence at the Safety Committee
meeting when the Committee is determining preventability/
non -preventability of an accident. Committee members concurred that a
provision be added which would request the involved employee to leave
the meeting room when the committee is making it's determination of an
accident. After accident determination by the Committee, the employee
would then be invited back in meeting room, where he/she would be
advised of the committee's findings and determination.
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January 7, 1987--a
Page two
The committee also recommended that the Accident Review guidelines be
amended regarding the City Manager's review and determination of
accidents as follows:
1) That the Safety Committee be advised when the City Manager
reverses a decision by the Safety Committee on accident deter-
mination; and
2) If the City Manager determines to reverse a Safety Committee
accident determination, that the Manager has the option of
directing the Safety Committee to re -review the accident.
Frank Boyles indicated the proposed revisions would be made to the
guidelines and submitted to the Committee at the next meeting.
A. Approval of December 3, 1986 Meeting Minutes -- The Committee
approved the December 3 meeting minutes as submitted.
B. Report on Safety Activities
1. Review of revised Park Maintenance Policies. Mark Peterson
reviewed the revised Park Maintenance policies with the
Committee and indicated he would distribute and review the
policies with Park Maintenance employees.
2. Traffic Warning Device Policy -- Frank Boyles advised he has
mailed a copy of the draft policy to Scott Sawyer, Warning
Lights, Inc., for review. Mr. Sawyer will meet with Frank once
he has reviewed the policy to determine if the policy should
conform with MnDOT traffic regulations.
3. Review of draft Respirator Training Program. Frank Boyles
advised he had met with Lyle Robinson and Dave Volker to draft
the policy. He stated the draft policy is in the process of
being typed and will be distributed to committee members for
review prior to the next meeting.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Accident Investigation and Analysis Training -- Frank Boyles advised
of training sessions being held by the Minnesota Safety Council on
Accident Investigation and Analysis. He recommended Mark Peterson,
Gary Smith and Russ Elzy attend an upcoming session to ascertain if
other members would benefit from such training.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
Frank Boyles reported the guidelines on the Rim Training Proqram are in
the process of being revised and once completed, will be distributed to
Maintenance Supervisors for review with employees.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
-N - a -
THE BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of December 18, 1986
CALL TO ORDER:
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order by
Chairman W. Peter Enck on Thursday, December 18, 1986, 4:10 P.M., at
the Minneapolis Golf Club.
ROLL CALL:
CRYSTAL - Commissioner Bill Monk
GOLDEN VALLEY - Commissioner Ed Silberman
MEDICINE LAKE - Commissioner Jim Padden
MINNEAPOLIS - Commissioner Perry Smith
MINNETONKA - Commissioner Don Asmus
NEW HOPE - Commissioner W. Peter Enck
PLYMOUTH - Commissioner Fred Moore
ROBBINSDALE - Commissioner Lee Gustafson
ST. LOUIS PARK - Commissioner Don Rye
Counsel: Curt Pearson
Engineer: Len Kremer, Barr
Recorder: Elaine Anderson
General Mills Representative:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Engineering Co.
John Schevenius
Moved by Mr. Asmus, seconded by Mr. Rye and carried unanimously that
the November 18 minutes be approved.
___"PRESENTATION OF- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Mr. Silberman presented the -financial statement as of December 18,
1986, showing a checking --account balance of -'-$61.96, a_ savings
account balance of $24,089.78, and.-. an investment balance of
$202,118.32 and moved its approval subject- to '-audit._;-__Seconded by
Mr. Padden and carried -unanimously. - - - - _._
- Mr. -Silberman moved that we set up a separate account, taken out of
the surplus accounts fund, for "Permits, Easements, etc." and that
it be a new one for 1986 and carried forward to 1987. Seconded by
Mr. Asmus. It was suggested that we take the necessary amount from
the brochure account. After further discussion Mr. Silberman with-
drew his motion and Mr. Asmus his, second. It was agreed that action
would be taken at the January meeting.
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES FOR PAYMENT:
Mr. Silberman moved the approval of the Barr Engineering Company
invoice for $11,228.14 for services and expenses for the period
November 2-29. Seconded by Mr. Gustafson and carried unanimously.
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BC Minutes - December 18, 1986 - Page 2
Mr. Silberman informed the Commission members that Mr. John Murphy,
who has been the deputy treasury of the Commission for the past 11
years, would be retiring as financial officer for the City of Golden
Valley shortly which will mean that he will no longer be deputy
treasurer. He moved a resolution of appreciation. Seconded by Mr.
Asmus and carried unanimously.
Mr. Silberman nominated Mr. Donald G. Taylor, Director of Adminis-
trative Services, City of Golden Valley, to be the Deputy Treasurer.
Mr. Taylor has consented to serve. Seconded by Mr. Moore and
carried unanimously. Mr. Taylor will commence to serve January 1,
1987, and is bonded by the City of Golden Valley.
A check for $12,500 has been received from the Hennepin County Park
Reserve District for their share for the Medicine Lake Fish Barrier.
The City of Plymouth will be submitting an invoice. It was moved
by Mr. Silberman that the Commission be authorized to issue a check
to the City of Plymouth for $15,500 on presentation of its invoice.
Seconded by Mr. Asmus and carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman:
Communications received during the month had been turned over to the
engineer.
Commissioners:
Mr. Silberman mentioned that Colonel Noah is now Lt. General,
Controller of the Army.
Counsel:
1) Mr. Pearson indicated that the project at Wirth Park is ready to
go. As soon as an entry permit has been signed by the Mayor,
City Clerk, and City Attorney of Minneapolis, it will be adver-
tised for bids. A request for $230 for a permit application has
been received from the DNR. It was questioned whether this
could be billed back to the Federal Government. Both Mr.
Pearson and Mr. Moore said that the cost of permits is a local
responsibility.
2) Mr. Pearson said that he and Mr. Kremer have worked up a plan
review process schedule which will be sent to the Commissioners
showing the process of plan approval.
Engineer:
1 Mr. Kremer referred to the check for $12,500 received from the
Hennepin County Park Reserve District for their share towards
the Medicine Lake fish barrier. Mr. Enck requested that a
letter be sent to Mr. Jessen verifying the completion of the _
fish barrier and also expressing our appreciation for their
financial help. Some discussion then followed as to a_
dedication of the barrier. The DNR would like to have the Com-
missioner come out for it. Mr. Jessen would also like to be
included.
BC Minutes - December 18, 1986 - Page 3
2) Mr. Kremer had had a discussion with the City of Golden Valley
CY regarding distribution of costs for the #215 project. Golden
Valley is now putting all the costs together and this will be
available for a future Commission meeting.
3) Mr. Kremer had had a discussion with MnDOT on cost sharing of
the tunnel and an agreement has been reached as to what all
of the discharges and the cost sharing percentages are. One
last item remaining is that the City of Minneapolis is con-
tributing about 22 cfs and is looking for other places to
discharge it. We should have the final numbers* for the next
Commission meeting on what the costs are. That will put us in a
position to bill MnDOT. The additional Bassett Creek cost is
approximately $685,000. Mr. Kremer is having a meeting with the
hydraulic engineer next week. Mr. Silberman indicated that he
could attend the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Mr. Keith Nelson of Westwood Engineering representing Ryan Con-
struction and S. J. Groves was in attendance. His clients have
purchased a 32 -acre parcel right across the creek west of the
other office building that we reviewed two months ago. He
showed a map of the entire plan. They are requesting that they
be given credit for the compensating storage that was previously
provided to be used in the development on the east side of the
creek. They would like to fill 2 AF. Mr. Kremer recommended
approval. Technically there is no reason they shouldn't get
credit for it. At this time they are just asking for concept
approval. Mr. Moore moved that the concept would be all right
with the consent of the owner of the pond with the extra stor-
age. Seconded by Mr. Silberman. Mr. Pearson indicated that the
Commission shouldn't go on record approving a concept. Concept
approval implies approval of a project without adequate informa-
tion, data, or detail and, when the matter comes in for final
approval, the Commission will be hard pressed to deny or change
the application. After further discussion, Mr. Moore withdrew
his motion and Mr. Silberman his second. The intent of the
previous motion was that there is excess storage that someone
else could use with the owner's permission. Mr. Asmus said this
should be added to the motion. It was then moved by Mr. Moore
that the Commission approve this preliminary proposal with the
stipulation that this does not require that any member has to
vote affirmatively in the future on this development. Seconded
by Mr. Silberman and carried with one dissenting vote, that of
Chairman Enck.
2) Request for review of creek cleanout in New Hope downstream of
Northwood Lake between Boone Avenue and Winnetka at 36th. This
is a request from the City of New Hope. Residents around North-
wood Lake have complained about the duration of flooding. The
proposal is to dredge that particular reach of the creek from
one to three feet. This would amount to about 1400 cubic yards
BC Minutes - December 18, 1986 - Page 4
of material. The width of the ditch would vary and it would
have two to one side slopes. The plan shows that they wish to
place the excavated material over a sanitary sewer. The
material over the sewer has consolidated and they would like
better access to manholes. Mr. Kremer has no objection to the
cleanout but none of the excavated material could be placed
below the management envelope to be in accordance with our
policies. The total volume is 1400 yards, most of which is
silt. Mr. Moore indicated that we have never allowed this
before. After further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Gustafson
and seconded by Mr. Asmus that the dredging be approved but that
the placement of fill be outside of the flood plain area. Car-
ried unanimously.
3) Request for review of the Lee Square development at the boundary
of Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek Watershed to Bassett Creek.
This is a 10 acre development which we reviewed in June 1984.
They wanted to discharge stormwater into the watershed. The
water is not seeping away as fast as they wished so they need an
outlet. The discharge is controlled by the size of the pump and
would be limited to one-half cfs. Mr. Gustafson indicated that
this is a temporary diversion. The pumping situation should be
eliminated with a future storm sewer. It was questioned why
why couldn't they pump it into Shingle Creek. Mr. Moore moved
approval for a temporary diversion for a two year period.
Seconded by Mr. Gustafson and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1) Cleanout by Mr. John Weyrauch on his property. He has now sub-
mitted a permit application. Four yards of material has been
brought in and 15 yards has been used for fill on the property.
The creek has changed location at this point. The management
envelope is 895. Most of the material that has been filled and
it is now above the management envelope. Mr. Silberman
indicated that he was concerned about washout. Further
information would be necessary" before the Commission could
request that any fill be removed. After further discussion,
Mr. Moore moved that the Commission approve but indicate that
any fill below the management envelope be removed. Seconded by
Mr. Asmus and carried unanimously.
2) The Corps of Engineers has indicated that they have no objection
to the alternate structure at the Golden Valley Country Club.
The excavation would be approximately 67,000 yards of material
with an additional cost of approximately $200,000. The old
structure would cost approximately $225,000. The Corps would
pay for the least cost structure and that the local sponsor
would be responsible for the additional cost of $200,000 plus
engineering costs. A letter will be sent from the Corps to the
Commission with this information. The option rests with the
City of Golden Valley. It was asked whether we go to Golden
Valley. It was suggested that we meet with Lowell Odland of
Golden Valley and point out what the options are. It was
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further decided to leave this just as an informational item at
w}d this time and that Mr. Pearson to discuss this with the City of
Golden Valley. Mr. Moore requested that we don't want to convey
that the municipalities will share the cost. The letter will be
here before the next meeting. Mr. Enck directed staff to work
with the City of Golden Valley concerning relocation and report
back to the Commission.
3) Mr. Kremer presented slides showing the deterioration of the
walls of the creek at ConAgra -Glenwood Inglewood. Mr. Silberman
asked if we should be suggesting to the Park Board that they
undertake the review and study as a capital improvement. It was
also suggested that we refer it to Minneapolis as it relates to
private land and they they can refer it to the Park Board. It
was moved by Mr. Silberman that staff convey it to the City of
Minneapolis. Seconded by Mr. Moore and carried unanimously.
4) The management plan. Only minor changes have been suggested so
Mr. Kremer is ready to send the plan to the municipalities.
Since changes can still be made later on, Mr. Monk moved Mr.
Kremer send the plans to the municipalities informing them that
the Commission has reviewed the plans. Seconded by Mr. Silber-
man and carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Padden and seconded by Mr. Gustafson that the
meeting adjourn. Chairman Enck adjourned the meeting at 5:40 P.M.
W. Peter Enck, C airman
Donald Asmus, Treasurer
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Elaine Anderson, Re order
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January 7, 1987 PUMOUT l
The Honorable David Durenberger
353 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Durenberger:
I have just been informed that President Reagan has put a recision on the
1987 LAWCON grant program. The City of Plymouth has been given preliminary
approval for approximately $11,999 from the LAWCON grant program to help the
City develop a public boat launch on Parkers Lake. The deletion of this
funding program will not only hurt other areas of the country, but will
directly impact upon Minnesota, and more specifically, Plymouth. We urge
your support in releasing the funding of the LAWCON program, so that acquisi-
tion and development of high priority recreation areas and facilities can
continue throughout the country. Thank you for your support on this matter.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Kenneth Plant
Chelsea Woods Home Owners Assoc.
1835 Black Oaks Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Thomas Barker
Chelsea Woods Home Owners Assoc.
1505 Yuma Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ken and Tom:
In accordance with the Council's direction at last night's meeting, we are
anxious to get together with you to talk about how we can most expeditiously
accomplish our objectives as set forth in my January 8, 1987 memorandum
(copy of recommendations page attached). Please contact me at your earliest
convenience in order that we can set a meeting together with the Planning
and Community Development Director and Buildinq_ Official to review this
subject. It would be helpful if you could begin providing us with typical
plans for the units in order that review may begin as soon as possible. We
look forward to assisting you in your efforts to identify areas where
property owners m,#y make enhancements to the safety of their dwelling units.
Yours
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Blair Tremere, Director of Planning and Community Development
Dick Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
Mayor and City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
LOCA,
January 8, 1987
Page four
1. The Building Inspection Division should assemble all appropriate
Building Code provisions, and related documentation and inter-
pretation issues, and supply them to a Homeowner Association
representative. Prior to the inspection, the Building Official
will be available to meet with Homeowner Association represen-
tatives as time is available to review with them generic
concerns with respect to code issues as they relate to townhouse
and the two memos he has already supplied.. This would not
include the on-site inspections or evaluation of units by city
employees.
2. The City's Fire Inspector, who is familiar with the specific
fire prevention needs of Chelsea Woods residents, will tailor
the already scheduled education session to address the specific
concerns of Homeowner Association representatives, including
housekeeping, smoke detectors, exiting drills, fire
extinguishers, alarm and sprinkler systems, and fireplace
maintenance and operation. Follow up sessions and individual
consultation will be made available as time permits to assist
property owners in obtaining the information they need to take
fire prevention measures.
3. The Building Inspection Division will collect the plans avail-
able from the Chelsea Woods Association to assure that the plans
are evaluated against the requirements of the 1973 Building
Code, recognizing that they are not necessarily as -built plans.
This information, together with that provided in Recommendation
No. 1 above will provide the basic data the contractual
inspector will require to perform inspections and should help to
keep inspection costs to a minimum.
4. The Building Inspection Division will assist Homeowner
Association representatives in securing more specific inspection
quotations based upon the actual work which homeowners may be
willing to accomplish themselves to reduce total costs.
Any contract for inspections should be between the Homeowner
Association and private inspection contractor. The Council should
recognize that as a our community ages, requests of a similar nature
will likely arise for whatever reason. The staff does not recommend
financial participation by the City.
A copy of this memorandum together with the attachments have been
provided to Mr. Tom Barker and Mr. Ken Plant of the Chelsea Woods
Homeowners Association. I expect that they will be present at the
meeting to further discuss these matters with the City Council.
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January 13, 1987
Mr. Al Hilde, Jr. CITY OF
220 Northgate PLYMOUTR
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Al: "
Your request for abatement of special assessment interest in the amount of
$568 was placed on the agenda for the January 12 meetings. Since Jim Willis
handled this agenda item, I assumed that he had contacted you to advise of
the meeting. Because I was unsure whether this actually 'tao'k ply e, I
recommended that the Council defer the matter until their�'�February 2 mee ing
in order that you can be present to make your request if,you desire.
Based on comments made by Councilmembers on January 12, t ey have serious
concern about the precedential nature of granting this request. If the
Council were to implement a reimbursement system, virtually every home sold
in Plymouth would entail interest reimbursement since most mortgage firms
require the payment of special assessments at the time of closing. The
result would be an administrative nightmare.
The City Attorney had also raised the question of whether the statutes
actually give the City authority to abate the interest. He has asked that
if the City Council is inclined to favorably consider your request, that he
be authorized to research the question prior to Council action. Thus, any
Council action would be subsequent to February 2.
Based upon the foregoing, I believe that it is accurate to say that the
Council is not favorably inclined toward your request. Nevertheless, if
you would like the Council to formally consider the matter, we will place
it on the February 2 agenda. It is important that you attend this meeting
to address your concerns to the City Council. If you are unable to attend
the February 2 meeting, please contact me so that an alternative meeting
date can be arranged.
Yours ver my
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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Mayor and City Council
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CITY OF
PLYMOUT[+
January 9, 1987
To All Taxi Company Applicants
RE: 1987 LICENSE RENEWALS
Dear Sirs:
On December 31, 1986, the City of Plymouth had received two appli-
cations from Taxi Companies to operate in the City of Plymouth.
At the time of application, the City was presented with proof of
liability insurance provided through the State pool with a combined
single limit coverage of $350,000. City of Plymouth Code requires
Liability insurance for each vehicle in the amount of $200,000/person;
$500,000/accident; and $100,000 property damage. Therefore, the policy
presented to the City does not provide adequate liability limits to
meet licensing requirements.
Attached please find a copy of the memo and resolutions submitted
to the Plymouth City Council for action. On January 5, 1987; Council
did approve the Taxi Company and individual drivers. All licenses have
been withheld until insurance requirements have been met.
The City Council has asked that the revised insurance limits be
presented to the City of Plymouth no later than Tuesday, January 20, 1987.
At that time the City Council will review the applications.
If the required Certificate of Insurance is not provided to the
City by the date so stated, this license is void as of February 1, 1987.
Please contact me if there are any further questions.
Sincerely, ,
Sharon Reisinger
License Clerk
cc: File
Police
Insurance Co.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
January 9, 1987
To All Cab Driver Applicants
RE: 1987 LICENSE
During December 1986, all taxi drivers wanting to obtain a personal
license to operate a taxi in Plymouth came in to make application, paid
fees and had their cabs inspected by the Plymouth Police Department.
The Taxi Companies also made application with the City of Plymouth,
as well as, provided us with proof of liability insurance as required
for licensing. At that time the Taxi Companies secured insurance through
the State pool. The State provided for a combined single limit coverage
policy. Under City of Plymouth Code, the State pool does not provide
adequate liability limits to meet licensing requirements
On January 5, 1987, the Plymouth City Council approved taxi and
driver licenses for 1987. These licenses are being withheld until the
Taxi Companies provide to the City of Plymouth certificates of insurance
for the amounts set forth by the City Code with continuous coverage for
the calendar year.
The City Council has set January 31, 1987, as the deadline to receive
the required insurance certificates. After that date, all licenses will
be void.
If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Sharon Reisinger
License Clerk
cc: File
Taxi Co.
Police Dept.
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: January 2, 1987 for City Council Meeting of January 5, 1987
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage r�
SUBJECT TAXI CAB LICENSING
SUMMARY: Taxi cab licenses for the two companies currently operating
in Plymouth expire on December 31, 1986. The taxi cab industry is
experiencing an insurance crisis similar to that experienced by public
transit operators in 1985. The primary writers of commercial coverage
have elected to drop this line, leaving taxi cab operators without
coverage effective December 31, 1986. Taxi cab operators are in the
process of applying to the State pool for coverage which will be
effective Jaanuary 1, 1987. The coverage provided through the State
pool at present has a combined limit of $350,000. Under Plymouth City
Ordinance the liability insurance required from taxi cab operators is
$200,000 per person for death or bodily injury, $500,000 per person
per accident, and $100,000 for property damage. Consequently, while
we are confident that taxi operators will obtain coverage through the
State pool effective January 1, 1987, the coverage limits will not
initially meet our minimum ordinance requirements. It is recommended
that the Council approve the taxi cab and operator licenses contingent
upon the requirement that the operators secure liability insurance in
the coverage amounts specified by the ordinance during the month of
January. In the event that operators are unable to do so, it will be
necessary for the City Council to determine whether the City should
increase the City's exposure to liability (presently up to $600,000)
by reducing our City Code liability insurance limit requirements or
retain the existing limits. Two resolutions are attached which -would
approve licenses for two taxi companies and their drivers contingent
on the requirement that liability insurance be provided in the limits
set forth under City ordinance.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meetinq of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 5th day of January . 1987.
The following members were present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Crain, Sisk,
Zitur and Vasiliou
The following members were absent: None
Councilmember Crain
adoption:
introduced the following Resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 87-07
APPROVING TAXI LICENSE RENEWAL
WHEREAS, application for a Taxi License renewal has been received for Council
approval from Town Taxi Company and Yellow Taxi Service Corporation in accordance
with Plymouth City Code, Chapter 1146; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has reviewed and approved the renewal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, that a Taxi License be renewed for a period from January 1, 1987 throuqh
December 31, 1987 for Town Taxi and Yellow Taxi;
AND FURTHER, that such approval is contingent upon the receipt by the City of
acceptable certificates of insurance no later than January 31, 1987 documentinq
continuous liability insurance coverage throughout the calendar year in the amounts
set forth by the Plymouth City Code.
AND FURTHER, that if the required Certificate of Insurance is not provided to the
City by January 31, 1987, this license is void as of February 1, 1987.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Sisk,
Crain, Zitur and Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 5th day of January 1987.
The following members were present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Sisk,
Crain, Vasiliou and Zitur
The following members were absent: None
Councilmember Crain introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 87-08
APPROVING TAXI DRIVER LICENSES
WHEREAS, applications for Taxi Driver licenses have been received for consideration
and approval by the Plymouth City Council in accordance with Plymouth Cide Code,
Chapter 1146; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has conducted investigations of the applicants and
finds no reason to deny the licenses requested;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, tht Taxi Driver licenses be approved for a period from January 1, 1987
through December 31, 1987 for the following:
YELLOW TAXI
SERVICE
TOWN
TAXI
Michael Bronston
Robert Pace
Samuel
Gordon
Curtis Anderson
Edwin Lue
Ronald
Taylor
Michael Ripley
Kenneth White
Henry
Bierbrauer
William Coats
Richard Gibeau
John Elkins
Edward Simonich
Francis Bennett
George
Scott
Bruce Stein
Philip Aaron
Garry
Bosch
Steven Robinson
Millard Bren
Gary Matter
Ross Erickson
Chiragh Ahmend
Larry Dearing
Taher Ibrahim
Tim Swiler
Gabriel Limongelli
Roger Huggett
Richard Bouchard, Jr.
Dwight Bradley
Steven Varhol
Larry Dearing
Kenneth Jensen
Francis Bennett
Barbara Jensen
Donald Langbehn
Robert Savitt
AND FURTHER, that such approval is contingent upon the receipt by the City of accept-
able certificates of insurance no later than January 31, 1987 documenting continuous
liability insurance coverage throughout the calendar year in the amounts set forth by
Plymouth City Code.
AND FURTHER, that if the required Certificate of Insurance is not provided to the
City by January 31, 1987, this license is void as of February 1, 1987.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Sisk,
Crain, Zitur and Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by C)uncilmem-
ber Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-06 APPROVING 1987 CIGAR-
ETTE LICENSE.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Councilmember Crain stated his concerns are that the taxi com-
panies have obtained insurance as of January 1, 1987 and that
even with the state pool coverage they are not at the amount the
City requires during the balance of January. He suggested the
fees be increased to reimburse the City for carrying this addi-
tional "insurance" for the companies.
Attorney Thomson suggested that, for those licensees who do not
submit proof of insurance, as required by the City, the license
expire on January 31.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-07 APPROVING TAXI LICENSE
RENEWAL adding the following: "And further, if the required
certificate of insurance is not provided to the City by January
31, 1987, this license is void as of February 1, 1987."
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-08 APPROVING TAXI DRIVER
LICENSES adding the following: "And further, if the required
certificate of insurance is not provided to the City by January
31, 1987, this license is void as of February 1, 1987."
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes_.,_.__._
~MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Sisk, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-09 APPROVING THE SELECTION
OF A CONSULTANT FOR THREE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECTS to be
Barton-Aschman in the amount of $19,900.
Councilmember Zitur stated he is concerned with wetlands and
this firm has a biologist who will preserve them. Also, Barton-
Aschman has not been involved in designing any of the City's
parks and he believes they should be tried for new ideas.
Mayor Schneider suggested Director Blank negotiate with Barton-
Aschman on the basis that the City proceed with only two parks
instead of the three which are proposed at this time.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated her concern with the fact that
this includes three parks and this firm has not worked in the
City before.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-06
CIGARETTE LICENSES
Item 6-F-1*
TAXI,;LICENSE_TR_1 NEWALS
Item 6-F-2
RESOLUTION NO. 87-07
TAXI LICENSE RENEWAL
Item 6-F-2
RESOLUTION NO. 87-08
TAXI DRIVER LICENSES
Item 6-F-2
RESOLUTION NO. 87-09
SELECTION OF 1987
PARK CONSULTANT
Item 6-G
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA, MN 55391-9990 (612) 473-1108
January 8, 1987
Mr. Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development Department
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Blair:
Independent School District No. 284 is projecting its student enrollment to
increase slightly during the next several years. Because the growth can not
be accommodated in our current facilities, the District is contemplating the
installation of relocatable classrooms at the high school and one or more of
the elementary schools. The purpose of this contact is to establish the
procedure for amending our conditional use permits for these school sites.
Current plans would place these facilities in service by September, 1987.
Please contact me regarding the City of
conditional use permit and suggestions
difficulties.
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cc. Sara L. Mc Conn
Community Development Coordinator
Plymouth's process for amending a
you may have to eliminate any
Sincerely,
Stan Tikkanen
Executive Director
Finance and Business Services
JAN P : 1987
January 13, 1987 CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Mr. Stan Tikkanen
Executive Director
Finance and Business Services
Wayzata Public Schools
Independent School District 284
210 North State Highway 101
P.O. Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391-9990
RE January 8, 1987 Correspondence
Dear Mr. Tikkanen:
I am responding to the above referenced letter which was directed to Mr. Blair Tremere,
Director of Community Development. As indicated in your letter, your anticipated use
of the locatable classrooms at the high school and one or more of the elementary
schools would be subject to review through the Conditional Use Permit process as
defined in the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance.
Enclosed for your reference and use is a copy of Section 9, Subdivision A which relates
to Conditional Use Permits and Amendments thereto. Also, please find enclosed, an
application form, fee schedule, and application checklist which identifies the required
information for submitting an amendment to your Conditional Use Permit for the school
sites. Each proposal for the individual school sites would be reviewed as a separate
application and the required information for each location should be submitted.
Upon review of this information, should you have questions or need clarification,
please to not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Sara L. McConn
Community Development Coordinator
SM/gw
cc:: Community Development Director Blair Tremere
City Manager dames Willis
School District File
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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January 8, 1987
Virgil Schneider, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: THREE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Mr. Schneider:
REeEiv�D
JAN 14
CIIYGfPI����iIIN ,,
Damon Farber Associates appreciates the Plymouth City Council's
recent consideration of our firm as a landscape architectural
consultant to assist the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department
with parks planning services.
We thank you for reviewing our qualifications and, while we were
v,#+ awarded this contract, hope that we will again receive your
consideration in the future as open space planning services are
required.
Sincerely,
ON FARBER ASSOCIATES
Damon Farber ASLA
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cc: Eric Blank
311 FIRST AVENUE NQp7H
MINNEAPOLIS. (AINH6SO`A p5:n1
(612;332.7522
January 12, 1987
Mr. Steve Kingery
Ryan Construction Co.
799 International Centre
900 2nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, Mn 55402
RE Site Plan Amendment (86146)
Dear Mr. Kingery:
This letter is written to inform you that we have concluded our review of the above -
referenced application as it relates to the construction of the parking ramp for the
approved office building.
Upon review of the revised application materials received January 5, 1987, please be
informed that we are able to approve the Site Plan Amendment administratively, in
accordance with the Ordinance provisions. Approval of the Site Plan Amendment by the
staff review committee is subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Construction of the Parking Ramp shall be consistent with the plans staff dated and
received December 24, 1986.
2. Approved signage for the parking ramp shall comply with the information shown on
Sheet A-9 which was staff dated and received January 5, 1987.
3. Issuance of a Building Permit is subject to the submission of a completed Site
Improvement Performance Agreement and related financial guarantee.
4. Development of this site is subject to all other conditions previously established
through City Council approval.
5. Any further expansions or revisions are subject to Ordinance required Site Plan
review.
By copy of this letter, Assistant Building Official Scott McLellan, is hereby informed
that you may proceed with the application and issuance of the required Building Permit
for the parking ramp construction, consistent with all prescribed conditions.
Should you have questions, or need further information, please do not hesitate to
contact our office.
Sincerely,
Sara L. McConn
Community Development Coordinator
SM/gw
cc: Assistant Building Official Scott McLellan
Building Official Joe Ryan
City Manager James Willis
File 86146
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
January 9, 1987
Mr. John Strieter
2100 18th Avenue
Rock Island, Illinois
61201
RE: Swareflex Reflector Warning Experiment
Dear Mr. Strieter:
Since we originally purchased our warning reflectors from you at a reduced cost
because of the experimental nature of our program, I thought that I would report
to you our results so far.
Unfortunately, we do not have good data from previous years for a comparison
purpose. But, our results do not appear to be very satisfactory at this time.
We installed the reflectors on September 16, 1986. Since that time, we had a
total of 13 deer struck in the area where the signs were posted. Seven of those
deer were struck after dark. During the approximate nine months that proceeded
the erection of the signs, we had 5 deer struck in the area in question. They
appear to all have been struck after dark.
Our City recorded a total of 129 deer struck this past year. Our City is quite
large, i.e. 36 square miles, and our experimental area was one that was predicted
to be a high incident one. It certainly appears to be a major deer corridor
contributing to 14% of all of the deer/vehicle accidents reported last year.
The number of accidents recorded in our experimental area is much higher than I
expected. If you would have any suggestions as to what we could look for to
determine if we have inappropriately placed our signs, please do not hesitate to
contact us as soon as possible. As I stated in the beginning of this letter, I
do not have accurate records to reflect and compare with on previous years. But,
I do not believe that we have made any impact on the reduction of deer/vehicle
accidents in our experimental area.
Sincerely,
Richard J. arlquist
Public Safety Director
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cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
3•"-00 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, M11NNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (6121 559-2800
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Y CITY OF
PLYMOUP+
61201
RE: Swareflex Reflector Warning Experiment
Dear Mr. Strieter:
Since we originally purchased our warning reflectors from you at a reduced cost
because of the experimental nature of our program, I thought that I would report
to you our results so far.
Unfortunately, we do not have good data from previous years for a comparison
purpose. But, our results do not appear to be very satisfactory at this time.
We installed the reflectors on September 16, 1986. Since that time, we had a
total of 13 deer struck in the area where the signs were posted. Seven of those
deer were struck after dark. During the approximate nine months that proceeded
the erection of the signs, we had 5 deer struck in the area in question. They
appear to all have been struck after dark.
Our City recorded a total of 129 deer struck this past year. Our City is quite
large, i.e. 36 square miles, and our experimental area was one that was predicted
to be a high incident one. It certainly appears to be a major deer corridor
contributing to 14% of all of the deer/vehicle accidents reported last year.
The number of accidents recorded in our experimental area is much higher than I
expected. If you would have any suggestions as to what we could look for to
determine if we have inappropriately placed our signs, please do not hesitate to
contact us as soon as possible. As I stated in the beginning of this letter, I
do not have accurate records to reflect and compare with on previous years. But,
I do not believe that we have made any impact on the reduction of deer/vehicle
accidents in our experimental area.
Sincerely,
Richard J. arlquist
Public Safety Director
RJC:gs
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
3•"-00 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, M11NNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (6121 559-2800
January 1, 1087
Mr. Virgil Schneider
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minn. 55447
Dear Mr. Schneider:
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JAN 5
Several weeks ago my wife and I were on a business trip to the
West Coast. Due to some school related activities, my son was
home from the University of Minnesota Duluth. As all good boys
do he held a little party in our absence. There was no trouble,
the house is in one piece and probably the best part is he told
us all about it.
One morning as I was leaving for work I notice a note by my
garage door. It was from Officer David Digatono of the Plymouth
Police Department. My assumptions of what I considered to be a
trouble free party by the kids took a little turn in my mind. I
contacted Officer Digatono to see what the problem was. I was
informed that some garage, better known as evidence, had been
discarded on some church property and it had been traced to our
house. Following my conversation with the Officer Digatonno, I
confronted my son, he admitted it and paid a price for his bad
judgement.
The main reason for this letter is to inform you on how polite,
professenial Office Digatonno was. He jumped to no conclusions,
he wasn't blaming anybody, etc. He simply told me the details
and was extremely polite in doing so. So often the police are
those so-and-so's that gave me a ticket for speeding or some
other deserved experience and seldom are they ever appreciated
for the often thankless job they do. I hope Officer Digatono
is an example of our entire police department because if he was
we would have a police force that we could be very proud of.
I'm sure you hear enough problems about how so-and-so upset one
of our residents so I thought I would take a minute to tell you
what a professional you have in Officer Digatono.
Sincerely,
Duane Tiseth
17100 28th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minn. 55447
January 12, 1987
Duane Tiseth
17100 - 28th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
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I was pleased to receive your January 1, 1987 letter complimenting Police
Officer David Digatono on his professional demeanor and politeness in his
dealings with you. Plymouth is indeed fortunate that Officer Digatono is
representative of our police officers as a whole. David embodies in his
actions the empathy and sensitivity required to effectively work with the
public in the wide variety of circumstances which our police officers face.
It is truly a pleasure to receive a positive message such as yours and
accordingly, I have passed it along to Officer Dioatono with my highest
praises. I am pleased that your experiences with the City Police Department
have been positive. Thank you for your kind letter.
Yours truly, f
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Officer David Digatono
City Councilmembers
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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