HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-12-1989CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 13, 1989
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, January 16. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Birthday.
2. COMMUNITY CENTER INFORMATION MEETING -- Thursday, January 19,
7:30 p.m. The public information meeting on the proposed Community
Center will be held in the City Council chambers.
3. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST MEETING -- Saturday, January 14, 8:00 a.m.
Legislative breakfast meeting with local officials and legislators
from Districts 45, 46, 47 and 48 at the Brooklyn Center Civic
Center. Meeting notice is attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -- Wednesday, January 18. The
Planning Commission will meet in the City Council chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-4)
5. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, January 23, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting in City Council chambers.
6. TOWN MEETING -- Monday, January 30, 7:00 p.m. Attached is the
invitation letter and agenda mailed earlier this week to residents
in Town Meeting Area 3. Approximately 5,100 notices were mailed.
(M-6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS-- Meeting calendars for January and February are
attached. The January calendar has been revised to include the
January 18 special Planning Commission meeting and rescheduling the
January 19 HRA meeting to January 26. (M-7)
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 13, 1989
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. DISPLAY AD FOR COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING -- As directed by the
Council, staff arranged for a special display ad inviting residents
and interested parties to the January 19 Community Center public
meeting for publication in the local newspapers. The ad appeared in
the Wayzata Weekly News as requested. However, the Sailor did not
run the ad on the bottom of the page as we requested, and the ad in
the Post was not run at all. Attached is a memorandum from Helen
LaFave which details her experience in placing the ad with the
Sailor and Post papers. Also attached is a letter to Plymouth Post
Editor, Walter Roach, advising of the problems experienced with
newspapers and asking that a front-page article on the community
center appear in the January 19 Plymouth Post. (I-1)
2. COMMUNITY CENTERS -- Attached are articles recently appearing in
the Weekly News on other municipal community and senior centers.
(I-2)
3. RECREATION PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE - On January 13, copies of the
enclosed questionnaire will be mailed to 377 randomly chosen
residents of the community. The purpose of the questionnaire is to
measure resident satisfaction with the City's recreation programming
in order that we might better tailor our future services to resident
needs. The questionnaires are to be returned by the 27th of
January. On January 20, we will be sending a postcard follow-up
reminding respondents to complete and return the survey. For those
who have not returned the completed questionnaire by January 27,
telephone follow-ups will be conducted during the first week of
February. The survey results will be shared with the City Council.
4. MINUTES:
a. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, December 14, 1988
(I-4)
5. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM -- Attached is the 1988 annual report
on the Employee Suggestion Program. The report describes 16
employee suggestions received during 1988. For comparison purposes,
in 1987, seven suggestions were submitted by city employees. (I-5)
6. VOICE MESSAGING SYSTEM -- A copy of the public information flyer
being distributed at the City information counter, cashier's cage,
Engineering and Parks and Recreation counters is attached. The
voice messaging system is being publicized on channel 37 and through
a news release to local newspapers. The February/March issue of
Plymouth on Parade will contain a listing as well for the last 30
days of the system's trial period.
A copy of the City's complete telephone extension list is also
attached to assist Councilmembers when calling staff members. (I-6)
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January 13, 1989
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7. FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL -- The attached letter and announcement was sent
to Homeowner Association presidents to publicize the February 11
Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival. The festival will also be
publicized in local newspapers and on cable television. (I-7)
8. WILD WINGS TRAIL -- Attached is a memorandum from John Sweeney to
Councilmember Zitur's inquiry on the status of paved trail
connecting Saratoga Lane between 48th and 49th Avenue in Rolling
Hills Park Addition and Wild Wings Addition. (I-8)
9. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES -- A copy of the adopted
AMM policies and legislative proposals for 1989-90 is included for
the Council's review.
10. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Waste Technology, Inc., from Dick Pouliot, requesting
receipt of the company's yardwaste collection report by January
17, 1989. (I -10a)
b. Letters to Sterling Sign Company and United States Bench
Corporation on the Council's February 6 meeting to hear
presentations on courtesy bench regulations. (I -10b)
c. Letter to Paul Buharin, Medicine Lake Lines, from Frank Boyles,
advising of City Council directed revisions to the 1989
Metrolink agreement and requesting execution of the same.
(I -10c)
d. Letter from Anne Dorweiler, 17035 - 9th Avenue North, to
Plymouth Park Commission, commending the City on the development
of Parkers Lake Park. A letter to Ms. Dorweiler from Eric Blank
is also attached. (I -10d)
e. Letter from Mrs. Mark Stinchfield, commending Plymouth Fire
Department. (I -10e)
f. Letter from Jeanne Marti, Domino's Pizza, in response to letter
from Dick Carlquist regarding complaint received on wreckless
driving by Domino drivers. (I -10f)
g. Letters to Tim Sehnert and Russ Johnson, from Councilmember
Zitur, regarding the proposed community center. (I -10g)
h. Letters to Marc Weisenburger, 12300 - 30th Avenue North, and Dan
Heins, Plymouth Post Office, on the relocation of mailboxes at
West Medicine Lake Drive and 30th Avenue North. (I -10h)
i. Letter from Rosemary Bauer, to Mayor and Council, regarding a
speeding citation. (I -10i)
James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Golden Valley
DATE: December 21, 1988
TO: City Officials and Legislators
FROM: Mary E. Anderson, Golden Valley Mayor
RE: January 14, 1989 Legislative Breakfast Meeting
Charles Darth, Director of Intergovernmental Relations for Brooklyn
Park, and I have arranged for a meeting of local officials and
legislators from Districts 45, 46, 47 and 48. The meeting will be in
Constitution Nall in the Brooklyn Center Civic Center at 8:00 Alt on
Saturday, January 14, 1989. Orange juice, coffee and rolls will be
available.
These meetings usually last about two hours. As in the past, we are
asking particular legislators to make introductory remarks on several
issues and then open it for discussion and questions.
This memo is being sent to Mayors and Managers. Please notify any
others interested.
1. Introductions.
2. Property Tax Reform.
3. Tax Increment Financing.
4. MVET Transfer.
5. Other.
6. Next fleeting ?
AGENDA
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SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1989
1. BALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. OTHER BUSINESS
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WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
7:30 P.M.
A. Continued Consideration of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments for
Places of Worship
4. ADJOURNMENT
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January 9, 1989
Dear Plymouth Resident:
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, Area 3
Plymouth is a developing community and there are many actions underway or in
the planning stage which could impact upon you. In order to maintain open
communication channels with residents of the community, I have scheduled a
Town Meeting for residents of your area on January 30, 1989.
In order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while dealing with
specific topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be for the area
shown on the map below.
On'the reverse side of this letter you will find the agenda topics for this
meeting. Following reports on these topics, questions will be entertained
regarding these or other matters. If you have questions about other issues
you do not choose to raise publicly, the Resident Feedback Form you receive
at the meeting may be used. Your particular concern will then be reviewed
and a personal response provided.
I encourage you to join Councilmembers Ricker, Sisk, Vasiliou, Zitur and
myself at 7:00 p.m., January 30, 1989, at the Plymouth City Center. We are
anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to meeting
Informally to discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions
about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Laurie
Rauenhorst, at 559-2800, ext. 204.
Sincerely,
gil Schneider
Mayor
1989 TOWN MEETIN
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SCHEDULE
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TOWN MEETING AGENDA
AREA 3
January 30, 1989
7:00 p.m.
I. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. Streets - County Road 6/494 Interchange
6th Avenue North
Groves Area
26th Avenue/East Medicine Drive
Nathan Lane/County Road 9 intersection
B. Sewer - Inflow/Infiltration
II. PARKS
A. West Medicine Lake Drive Trail
B. Kilmer Neighborhood Park
C. Community Center
III. DEVELOPMENT
A. Waterford Office Park
B. Prime West
C. Northwest Business Campus
D. Carlson Center
IV. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Police/Fire Report
B. Police/Fire Alarm Permits
C. Neighborhood Watch Program
D. Animal Control
V. OTHER ITEMS
A. Solid Waste Transfer Station
B. Public Transportation - Plymouth Metrolink
C. Local Government Cable Access Channel 37
D. Solid Waste Recycling Program
E. Sprinkling Restrictions
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DATE: January 12, 1989
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: DISPLAY ADS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING
The following transpired in regard to the display ads which were to run in the
Wayzata -Plymouth Sailor and Plymouth Post.
1) I spoke with Ad Representative Laura Rutt on Wednesday morning. She took
my call because Dee Archer who typically handles Plymouth was not in the
office.
I told her we wanted to run a strip ad: the entire page width by 3" high,
reversed and at the bottom of the page in the Jan. 8 Sailor and the January 12
Plymouth Post. She reserved the space for our ads. She asked me to submit
the ad to the attention of Dee Archer.
2) I hand delivered a hand printed copy (attached) of the information that
Councilmember Vasiliou had provided (attached) to the New Nope office.
3) I received a proof of the ad the next day. I called in two corrections
(typos) to the dummy department.
4) On Thursday, January 12, I learned that the ad did not run on the bottom of
the page in the Sailor. I checked with Dee Archer. She said that we could
not be guaranteed the bottom of the page unless we paid 25% more for
guaranteed ad positioning. This was the first time I had been to14 about adE—,
positioning. Dee said that the display ad department had "requested" that it
be run at the bottom of the page but that because "guaranteed position" ads
make up so much of the newspaper that it was unlikely.
She called later to inform me that the ad did not run in the January 12 Post < ---
because the Ad Assistant,. Blake Gottschalk, did not fax the ad over to the
Post. She noted that Laura Rutt had taken down all of the correct
information.
OPTION: We could run the ad in the January 19 Plymouth Post. Dee Archer
quoted me a cost of $207 for an ad 6 columns wide by 3 inches deep with
guaranteed placement at the bottom of the page. (She still is checking to see
if guaranteed placement is still available in that issue.)
For your information, other costs incurred: $187 for Wayzata Weekly News (4
columns wide by 3" high); and $90 for Wayzata -Plymouth Sailor (5 columns wide
by 3" high).
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January 12, 1989
Mr. Walter Roach
Editor
Plymouth Post
8801 Bass Lake Road
New Hope, MN 55428
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PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: DISPLAY AD REGARDING PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING
Dear Mr. Roach:
At their January 3 meeting, the City Council directed that the City staff
arrange for display ads about a January 19 community center meeting in the
Sailor, Post and Weekly newspapers. I am attaching a memorandum from Helen
LaFave, Communications Coordinator, detailing her experience in placing this
ad.
Sailor
Post
Our copy clearly stated that the display ad was to have been printed at
the bottom of the page. We were not advised that we had to pay a 25
percent premium if we wished to guarantee ad location. We were
surprised when the ad was run in the Sailor in the middle of the page.
Our experience went from bad to worse. We provided the copy and
approved the proof, but because the approved copy was never faxed
between your offices, no ad appeared in the Post. (Although a notice
about the meeting was placed on the front page of the January 12 issue.)
The proposed Community Center is an issue of great interest throughout the
City. The City Council's purpose in placing these ads was to ensure that
interested residents would be aware of the January 19 meeting to discuss
this issue. The final outcome undermined our ability to inform the public.
I know that accidents happen -- most of the time when we can least afford
them. To help us publicize the January 19, 1989 community center meeting, I
am asking that a front page article be dedicated to this topic in the
January 19 Plymouth Post issue. Please let me know if you will be able to
honor this rest.
S
Frank—Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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Auditorium, ice arena boosters present case
Supporters of an auditorium and anise
funds could be earmarked.
arena as part of a community center pro
jest in Chaska sought support from the
Dan Daly, representing Chaska-Chan-
haska Chan
Chaska
Chaska School Districtatthe board's Jan.
hassen Hockey- Association, asked
9 meeting.
boardmembers to more a,ctivelJ support
Barry Fox, representing alts groups
the inclusion of an ice arena in the com-
,
said $250,000 proposed as a set-aside in
munity center project.
the $8.2 million community center -plan
A 1,500 -seat ice arena is the. principal
for renovation of the former junior high
reason for a proposed $2 million increase
auditorium was not favored by his group,
in the community center project cost to a
Fox said the junior high auditorium,
total of $8.2 million.
now Carver -Scott Coop, would still suffer
Daly said the iee arena could serve
from a poor location, inadequate parking,
multiple uses and would generate rev -
acoustics, sightlines and other problems
enues for its own maintenance. He said
after the renovation.
the arena could be used by twoor three
Fox said his group would prefer to have
school districts and >noted- sev'eral ex -
the $250,000 saved for future construction
amples of support among students for
of a new auditorium when additional
the ice arena
Community center still alive in Chan
By Vicki Biggs Shronts
A proposed community center in
Chanhassen was back on the agenda be-
fore a nearly. all-new Chanhassen City
Council after Mayor Don Chmiel and
Councilmembers Tom Workman and Ur-
sula Dimler took their oaths of office as
the first order of business.
` Community Center Task Force Chair
Jim Mady said his group has looked at
two sites for a center an 11 -acre parcel
in City Center Park adjacent to Chan-
hassen Elementary School, and a 10 -acre
parcel neat to Lake Ann Park now owned
by Eckankar.
Mady said the task force took no posi-
tion on a favored site, but costs favor the
elementary school parcel with an esti-
mated pricetag of $3.3 million versus
M.8 million for a community center at
Lake Ann Park.
Councilmembers appeared skeptical
of having a community center with an ice
arena, racquetball courts, pool, gym and
special classrooms with no increase in
city taxes for operating expenses.
"I want to be convinced," said Council -
member Jay Johnson, -that we can oper-
ate a facility of this size with our small
population ;without any extra operating
costs."
Mady said an ice arena would generate
5100,000 a year over its operating costs
which would subsidize other programs.
Councilmember Tom Workman noted
that Chaska and Waconia are consider-
ing community centers with ice arenas.
"If everyone has their own (community
center) can our community support it?"
Workman asked.
Councilmember Bill Boyt expressed
concern that the city's bonding capacity
be used up for a community center. Mady
responded that the city's bonding capac-
ity is expected to grow at a rate of $500,000
a year through 1995.
Mady said his group plans to meet with
key groups in the city on the.task force
findings and hold public meetings to
gauge community sentiment for a com-
munity center.
Chaska community center grows to
$8.2 million, tax -increment project
By Michael Krause
What some are calling a "loophole" and
others a "window of opportunity" in the
state's tax increment financing law may
allow Chaska officials to add a $2 million
ice arena to a proposed $6.2 million com-
munity !_enter.
State law prohibits use of tax incre-
ment revenues to build structures for
carrying on municipal functions. How-
ever, an exception exists for buildings
with "Social, Recreational, or Confer-
ence purposes."
City bond consultants estimate up to
$9.09 million in excess revenues from the
city's tax increment district could be
available for a_ community center.
The city had been planning a voter
referendum on the sale of $6.2 million in
bonds to finance a community center.
City officials were prepared to argue that
the bond sale would have no significant
impact on city taxpayers because tax
increment projects coming back onto the
general tax rolls in coming years would
increase the city's tax base enough to
offset costs for paying off the community
center bonds.
The use of tax increment financing for
a new community center would not re-
quire approval by voters. Chaska Mayor
Robert Roepke said the city would still
seek "some basis of community support"
for a tax -increment financed community
center such as `some level of suet eying."
The proposal would also extend the life
of Chaska's tax increment district by
about five years to 2001. Delaying the
return of tax increment properties to the
general tax rolls would have impacts on
two other major tax collectors, Carver
County and Chaska School District 112.
The . Chaska School Board, meeting
Jan: 9, gave unanimous ':approval to a
resolution of strong support for of tax
increment financing to the maximum
level possible for funding a community
center.
Boardmembers, noting potential sites
for a community center are all within
walking distance of the district's high
school/middle school/elementary school
campus, directed that a cover letter be
included with the resolution of support
stating the district's willingness to pro-
vide input on specific components of a
community center. The cover tetter will
also state the district's interest in leasing
facilities in the community center for
district programs.
Because of the state funding formula
for education, the loss of local tax dollars
to the disu-ict because of an extension of
tnv inrr•nm,•nt lin anri n,r �.r.nulrl h:, nffc :,r
no such offsetting benefit, and may react
negatively to an estimated annual loss of
$16,500 in tax revenues ata public hearing
on the proposal scheduled for Feb. 6.
"I see it as a win-win situation for the
school district," said Chaska Board Chair
David Marso. Superintendent Carol
Ericson noted a financing option that
does not require voter approval of a bond
sale will make it easier for the school
district to seek voter approval of an ex-
pected bond sale to construct additional
classrooms.
County officials are certain to cite
statements made by Mayor Roepke and
Chaska City Administrator David Pok-
orney last fall that the city would seek the
earliest possible return of tax increment
properties to the general tax rolls.
Asked about that this week, Roepke re-
sponded that, "we didn't have any idea at
that time that we could use tax increment
for a community center." Roepke added
no decision has made on financing the
community center, although using tax
increment would be a way to "capture
some of the success we've had with in-
dustrial development."
Roepke said an 11-memberusergroup
which met Jan. 10 will make a presen-
tation to the city council at its Jan. 17
meeting on the eomponentsit would like
to see in a community center.
Roepke said councilmembers would
likely mull that information on financing
options over at a work session and make
final decisions after the Feb. 6 hearing.
Some pressure to act quickly may dev-
elop from St. Paul where changes in tax
increment law could come up in the cur-
rent legislative session.
Keith Carlson, a research assistant to
the Senate Tax Committee, said legisla-
tion could be re -introduced this session
that would extend prohibitions on tax
increment financing to any project that
does not result in a contribution to the tax
rolls, including a municipally -owned
community center.
Carlson said legislators are aware of
efforts to use tax increment revenues to
fund community centers in Shoreview
and Roseville, as well as Chaska.
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SENIOR NEWS
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Classes open to seniors
this month
at the Southshore Senior Center
A potpourri of classes awaits senior
and the New CatastrophicHealth Care
adults at the Southshore Senior Center.
Act"; 12:30 p.m.reservations'necessary.
An exercise class meets Monday and
500 Card Tournament, l p.m., registration
Friday through the winter. Kay Faust will ;
necessary.
teach a Wednesday morning oil painting
Wednesday, Jan. 18 Morning and after -
class and Louis Zakariason will teach a
noon shopping trips. Call for van trans -
Wednesday afternoon woodcarving class
'' portation.
that begans Jan. 25.
Thursday, Jan. I* Maid of Scandinavia
Call 474-7635 for more information or to
trip.
register for these and other events. _
Friday, Jan. 20 Menu. -baked fish with
Here is the schedule of activities at the
sauce or sloppy joe, tritators, carrots,
Southshore Senior Center, Hwy. 7 and
lemon cake. Exercise class, 10:45 a.m.
Cty. Rd. 19, Excelsior, for Jan. 16-23.
Speaker on longterm care insurance, 1:30
Monday, Jan. 16 Menu: veal parmesan,
p•m•
steak fries, spinach, fruited gelatin.Exer-
Monday, Jan. 23. Menu: ham loaf, seal-
..
vise class, 10:45 a.m. Discovery Group,
lopped corn, green.beans, apple struesel
1:15 p.m.
cake. Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. January
Tuesday, Jan. 17 Menu: Hawaiian Feast
birthday celebration at noon.
of sweet and sour pork, rice, candied
For information, reservations or trans -
yams, oriental vegetables. "Medicare
portation, call 474-7635.
Events. at Hopkins
Community Center
Quilting: Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. if
you are interested in quilting and have
some hand -sewing experience, call 939-
1333 for more information.
Stamp Collecting: 2nd and 4th Thurs-
days at 2:15 p.m. New members welcome.
Bridge: Mondays at 9:30 a.m.; Fridays at
12:30 p.m. Call 939-1333 to register.
Free Blood Pressure Screening: Mon-
day, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, and
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. No
appointments are necessary.
Golden Swingers Square Dancers: Re -
crating new members and no experience
is necessary. Dance lessons every Thurs-
day from I to 2 p.m., with caller Warren
Berquam. Cost: $1.50 per week.
Free Podiatry Screening: Monday, Jan.
16 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. No appointments
necessary.
Whist: Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. No
registration necessary.
Senior Nutrition Program: Hot noon
meals, Monday through Friday. Call 938-
865A at least two working days in ad-
vance for reservations.
These programs are held at the Hop-
kins Community Center, 33 14th Ave. N.,_
Hopkins. Call 939-1333 for more informa-
tion oil these programs and other activi-
ties at the center, which is owned and
operated by the City of Hopkins.
17 Q--)
Minnetonka plans renovation of
city ice arena, Ti
By Johnathon White
Iv�i�;
vf;�
Plans for recreational improvements
to facilities on the "campus" of Minn-
etonka's Civic Center area were unveiled
ata Jan. 9 work session of the city council.
Funds for most of the improvements,
which have been endorsed.by the city's'
Park Board, have been included in the
city's 1989-93 Capital Improvement Pro-
gram the council will consider later this
month.
Two options were presented for re-
placement of the current ice arena bub-
ble. The first would increase seating
capacity from 200 to 444, add insulation
and make aesthetic improvements at 'a
cost of $853,320. The second option, with
seating of 468, would cost $914,296.
However, residents of the-Timberhill
neighborhood immediately north of the
Civic Center complex opposed plans to
replace the ice arena bubble. Residents
said there is not enough parking to ac-
commodate current patrons attending
events at the facility.
Not building a permanent replace-
ment for the bubble would cost the city
$100,000 'every 5-7 years to, replace the
temporary roof. A" permanent facility
could also be used laterin the and
earlier in the fall,
If approved by the council, the project
could be under construction by April 1 in
time for completion on. Oct. 1.
At -Large Councilmember Robert De -
Ghetto was the .only councilmember, to
voice oppositionto a permanent replace
ment for the bubble. He questioned the
need for a second ice arena in the city.
Plans for a gymnasium/recreational*
center in the Civic Center complex hinge
on acquisition of,the Minneapolis Junior
Academy, a school; operated by the
Seventh Day Adventist Church,across
from the civic center.
If the school is not available for reno-
vationas af6ccenter,.thecity proposes to
construct anew facilites with a large gym,
mb erhill
objects
exercise area and indoor track.
The rec center would not include a
weight room, racquetball courts or other
facilities that would compete with the
YMCA or other private health clubs.
The civic center master plan calls for
an outdoor pool at a different location.
Dropped from the plan were an amphi-
theater at a cost of $100,000 and a $225,000
picnic area.
It was noted the city will have access to
a larger amphitheater at CarlsonCenter,
and too few people were likely to use a
picnic area to justify its costs.
Plans for six miles of recreational
rails were also diseussed, with the first
three sections scheduled for construc-
tion in 1989. Two remaining segments
will be deferred for a study of alterna-
tives because of objections from prop-
erty owners.
In January, we will
be moving to the Ben
Franklin location to
bring you a variety &
drug store together.
Two great stores in
one location at:
Wayzata Bay Center
COMMUNITY HEALTH
MART DRUG
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-473-7373
Friendly, Personal Service
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
December 1/i. t tVOM 7601 Kentucky Ave. N. 9:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Geralyn Barone
Vernon Dehmer
Shirley Slater
Bob Zitur
Dan Donahue
Joan Molenaar
Tom Burt- Brooklyn Park Alt.
Jim Kelly- Crystal Alt.
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:
Mary Anderson
Irene Koski
Ryan Schroeder
STAFF PRESENT:
Patricia Wilder
Vangie Gramstad
CALL TO ORDER: The December 14, 198E meeting of the Executive Board
of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council was called to order
at 9:10 a.m. by Chairperson, Geralyn Barone.
CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: by Vernon Dehmer, second by Shirley Slater
to approve the minutes, disbursements, and agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS REPORT: Sally Strand was unable to attend.
The next Advisory Commission meeting will be December 15, 19ee. The
Advisory Commission Workplan and the CSSA (Citizen Input human
services prioritizing process) will be the main agenda items.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ENROLLMENT: Orientation packets were handed out
to members present at the meeting. Members were asked to take the
information back to their respective cities and to post their
vacancies in order to recruit new members. A press release was
enclosed in the packets for newsletters/newspapers also.
PERSONNEL ACTION: MOTION: by Bob Zitur, second by Vernon Dehmer to
refer to the Personnel Committee for recommendations to set a
timetable for performance evaluations and salary adjustment
considerations for the Executive Director. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH POSITION: Recruitment Timeline: Patty explained
that the Community Outreach position would coordinate 2 community
forums, the Surplus Commodities Program and the Emergency Services
Program with funding, via the Community McKnight grant, the Minnesota
Jobs & Training funding State TEFAP grants via CASH and Hennepin
County funding. Geralyn Barone asked that the annual salary range be
removed, as the position is only 24 hours per week. MOTION: by Bob
Zitur, second by Dan Donahue to approve the Community Outreach
position as described in the memo in packet. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER/PLANNING ASSISTANT POSITION/PROGRAM PLANS: A
summary of the proposal for the Community Organizer position was
included in the board packet. Patty spoke of the possible revenue
sources available for fund-raising of this position. Patty asked the
Board members for their support in finding other funding sourcee.
MOTION: by Bob Zitur, second by Vernon Dehmer to approve the
Executive Director to look into this matter and to bring back more
information at next month's meeting.
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
December 14, 19ee 7601 Kentucky Ave. N. page 2
19e9 AUDIT BIDS: Two bids from auditors were included in the Board
packet. Discussion involved confirming Stuart J. Bonniwell as our
19ee auditor. MOTION: by Dan Donahue, second by Bob Zitur. Motion
carried.
STAFF WORKPLAN: MOTION: by Bob Zitur, second by Dan Donahue to
adopt the final 1999 staff workplan. Motion carried.
COUNCIL MARKETING EFFORTS: a) poster status= a display of the poster
was shown. Bids from 2 printing shops were included in the packet.
Efforts are being made to find a firm that would donate the printing
cost. b) cable shows= see memo in packet regarding recent and future
cable presentations. c) newspaper articles= see memo attachment.
Geralyn encouraged the cities to enclose an article regarding the
move of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. A press
release will follow when Mary Jo Malach completes this project.
MOTION: by Dan Donahue, second by Bob Zitur to approve the bids
listed in packet or a lesser amount.
PLEASE NOTE: PATTY ASKED ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO PLEASE BRING ALL
PAPER ROLLS FROM CHRISTMAS WRAPPINGS TO THE COUNCIL FOR MAILING THE
NEW POSTERS.
A. COMMUNITY ACTION FOR SUBURBAN HENNEPIN/COUNCIL MEETINGS:
MOTION: by Bob Zitur, second by Dan Donahue to approve an
expenditure of $200.00 for the Mediation Center.
B. CASH BOARD NORTHWEST REPRESENTATIVES: MOTION: by Bob Zitur,
second by Vernon Dehmer to authorize Mary Anderson and Patricia
Wilder to discuss and proceed on areas involved with a report to
follow at the January Board meeting.
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER: The Northwest area's
proposal for a Regional Service Center was one of four proposals
approved by Hennepin County. The drop-in center site will be located
in the Crystal Gallery Mall, instead of the original proposal of 5700
West Broadway. Plans are to have the program up and running by
February.
SURPLUS COMMODITIES UPDATE: A memo was enclosed in the Board packet
listing the type of commodities and the dates of distribution of the
Surplus Commodities Program for 19B9. The Board was asked to post
the dates in their city's newsletters. This is especially important
as the dates are a change from previous years due to the reduction in
the program.
HOMELESS PROJECT UPDATE: a) Wilder Homeless study= for the suburban
Hennepin County area was enclosed in the packet. b) HUD -
Transitional Housing= A proposal drafted by West Hennepin for use by
one of the Western planning area. This proposal can be used as.a
model for northwest area cities interested in pursuing the use of HUD
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NGRTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
Decemter 14, logs 7601 Kentuckv Ave. N. page 3
homes for homeless families. Elim transitional center is a
non-profit in the northwest area interested in being involved with
HUD home=_ for homeless families_. c) Minnesota multi -housing
as=sociation transitional housing= memorandum in board packet outlined
details on this program for Board's information. d) housing,
assistance proaram= memorandum in board packet outlined details on
this program for Board's information.
ST nrr PER CRT : I:nforma t ion included in the Board packet. Joan
Mtci naar commented on the Collaboration seminar she attended, and
thought it was very good and that it gave exposure to the new
programs available in the area.
OTHER BUSINESS: 1) Annual Meetino- The Northwest Hennepin Human
Service Council's Annual Meeting will be held on February 16 at the
Brooky:n Park Community Center. The menu is in place and will allow
fotthose t,jho can't and don't want to eat fish. The other components
of the Annual Mee - i ng are !1T:dE' ia`! 2) Gm: =r.merc . Services- The
E:.Ec'utive Beard directed Ratty Wilder tC send „ resolution to the
l.o r.,t'•1 C:J:-rlmisa'ortel-s about the reaistr:bution ,f ettlerrel',cy services
funds, to be equal 1 divide(=.'{ among the three human service councils,
!•:ith speci'Fic comments involving Board support. A copy of this
Lettar will be sent to all Board member=_. MOTIO{4: by Bob �it'�r,
secand by Joan Molenaar to send resolution to the County
Commissioners_. Motion carried.
AL'-OURN^ E\I I J'Jan `'1 `.1 `r.aa' a s.` -nd b'. �hlr'1- Si =ter to adjourn
e D=_sm,b=_r rJ
, _4 _ ... S E:te='1_i`/e Board meeting � n� at
10:20 a .ill .
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Exe'_uti`/e Director
CITY OF PLYMOU T
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: January 11, 1989
T O: dames G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk��'
SUBJECT 1988 EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT, 1/1/88 - 12/31/88
Sixteen suggestions were received from employees during 1988. Of these,
nine were accepted and seven were rejected. The total amount awarded
for employee suggestions in 1988 was $3,830. This compares to seven
suggestions received in 1987 and a total amount awarded of $150.
1988 SUGGESTIONS
1. That the City install devices for heating and maintaining constant
temperature of fuel in police vehicles to improve starting
efficiency in cold weather. This suggestion was rejected since this
unit will not work on squads. It creates hesitation on rapid
acceleration and would not fit under the hood.
2. That the City install voice mailbox recording to insure employees of
getting complete, correct messages. This suggestion was accepted.
A system has been installed on a trial basis. Award: $100.
3. That a standardized memo format be used City-wide from the UNISYS
"Phrase" file, rather than changing paper in sheet feeder bin each
time when doing a memo. Award: $50.
4. That the City contract with Corcoran Pet Center rather than Funk's
for holding of impounded/stray animals. This idea saved money for
the City and for residents. Award: $500.
5. That Plymouth on Parade be delivered directly from the printer to
the post office where sorting is done by City employees, eliminating
the need for mail service or use of public works crews. Award:
$1,000.
6. That flags be attached to hydrants at the time of development,
transferring the job from the City to the developer. Award:
$800.
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM
1/1/88 - 12/31/88
Page 2
7. That the City adopt a Reinspection Fee System. This suggestion was
rejected as there are current provisions for addressing reinspection
situations.
8. That part-time employees be paid bi-weekly or monthly to cut
processing time for Park and Finance employees. This suggestion
was rejected as not workable by the Finance Department.
9. That parts from obsolete pumps be used as replacement parts on
City pumps. This suggestion was rejected as the supervisor felt
this was part of this employee's job.
10. That printed return labels be used for large envelopes. This
suggestion was rejected as the microcomputers will be generating the
mailing labels in the near future.
11. That the police microfilming contract be transferred from the
Micrographic Services Department of the State of Minnesota to the
Opportunity Workshop, Minnetonka. Award: $1,200.
12. That the police department switch to 9 volt rechargable batteries.
Award: $55.
13. That the City eliminate licensing for peddlers, solicitors and
transient merchants. This suggestion was rejected based on
recommendations of police and administrative personnel that some
control of peddlers in the community, though at times inadequate, is
better than no control.
14. That a desk -top copier be installed at the front counter. This
suggestion was rejected because the cost would outweigh the
benefit, and two other copiers are available in the vicinity.
15. That the City obtain a FAX machine. This suggestion was accepted
and a FAX machine will be installed on a trial basis. Award:
$100.
16. That a list of emergency numbers and radio procedures be installed
in all City vehicles and pool vehicles. This suggestion was
accepted. Award: $25.
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION GUIDELINES
The Committee was very active in dune and duly drafting content and
format changes to the Employee Suggestion Guidelines. Changes include:
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM
1/1/88 - 12/31/88
Page 3
B. Clarification to define suggestions which will not normally be
considered for monetary award:
1. Those which reduce City costs by merely transferring them to
others; or
2. Suggestions which fall into the normal scope of a supervisor's
ongoing responsibility.
C. Provisions for deferral of action rather than Just acceptance or
rejection of a suggestion.
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION COMMITTEE
In October nominations were solicited and an election held to fill the
vacancy on the Committee caused by the resignation of Scott McLellan.
Employees currently serving on the committee and their terms are as
follows:
Nancy Bye, Assessing
Niel Nielsen, Police
7-1-88 through 7-1-89
1-1-89 through 12-31-89
Laurie Rauenhorst, Admin. No Term
CITY OF
PLYM0UTf+
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Frank Boyles, 559-2800
PLYMOUTH CITY OFFICES IMPLEMENT VOICE MESSAGING SYSTEM
People telephoning Plymouth city offices now reach a new voice messaging
system rather than the switchboard operator. The system which went into
operation in early January on a 90 day trial basis is expected to reduce the
amount of time callers spend on hold.
The telephone number for city offices, 559-2800, remains the same.
However, callers receive a recording confirming that they have reached city
offices. Then they may choose to either 1) dial the extension of the person
with whom they wish to speak or 2) wait a few moments to speak to a
receptionist.
If the caller reaches the extension using the voice message system,
he/she will receive a prerecorded personal message if the individual they need
is away or on the telephone. The caller may leave a recorded message for the
person. The result -- more effective use of your time by assuring that a
message is delivered to the party you wish to reach.
During the test period of the new system, callers occasionally may still
reach the switchboard operator when the voice message system is operating at
capacity.
Here are a few of the most commonly dialed extensions:
DEPARTMENT EXTENSION
- Police (non-emergency)........................353
- Building Inspections (scheduling).............224
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
- Building Permit Information ...................223
- Sewer and Water Billings ......................281
- Planning Division.............................255
- Finance Department ............................278
- Engineering Division ..........................239
- City Assessor (homesteads/
property taxes)...............................212
- Streets, Sewer, Water &
Park Maintenance..............................344
- City Manager's Office .........................202
- Parks and Recreation ..........................266
- Fire (non-emergency).........................366
- Zoning Questions..............................252
- Operator ...................................... 0
911.
People requiring emergency police or fire assistance should still dial
Kill
ADMINISTRATION
.351
Willis, G., City Manager. . . . .
. . . . 201
Boyles, Frank, Asst. City Manager . . .
. . . . 203
Cheesbrough, Karen, Clerk/Typist. . . .
. . . . 205
LaFave, Helen, Communications Coord.. .
. . . . 230
McMillin, Judy, Secretary . . . . . . .
. . . . 202
Rauenhorst, Laurie, City Clerk. . . . .
. . . . 204
Krisko, Valetta, Clerk/Receptionist . .
. . . . 0
Reisinger, Sharon, Clerk/Receptionist .
. . . . 0
Front Reception Counter . . . . . . . .
. . 206/210
Computer Work Area . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 231
Cable 1V room . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 232
ASSESSING
Hov�cott, Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Bye, Nancy, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Carroll, Mike, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Mauderer, Sue, Appraiser. . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Toy, Dick, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Olsson, Janice, Assmt. Office Tech. . . . . . . 289
BUILDING
Ryan, Joe, Building Official. . . . . . . . . . 222
Kulczyk, Mike, Asst. Bldg. Official . . . . . . 225
Kilian, Don, Plumbing Inspector . . . . . . . . 229
Lutter, Karleen, Building Inspector . . . . . 226
Mealhouse, Kevin, Building Inspector. . . . . . 227
Rasmusson, Arnie, Building Inspector. . . . . . 226
Tonn, Bill, Building Inspector. . . . . . . . . 221
Anderson, Pat, Dev. Services Clerk. . . . . . . 224
Ward, Tammy, Sr. Clerk/Typist . . . . . . . . . 223
ENGINEERING
.351
Moore, Fred, Public Works Director. . . .
. . . 250
Harrison, Chet, City Engineer . . . . . .
. . . 243
Campbell, Dan, Sr. Eng. Technician. . . .
. . . 240
Holm, Karen, Secretary . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 244
Johnson, Bob, Sr. Eng. Technician . . . .
. . . 249
Johnson, Darrell, Engineering Aide. . . .
. . . 247
Johnson, Ken, Engineering Aide. . . . . .
. . . 241
Mohr, Sharon, Clerk/Typist. . . . . . . .
. . . 239
Pouliot, Dick, Project Coordinator. . . .
. . . 245
Sweeney, John, Assistant Encineer . . . .
. . . 246
,Engineering aide . . . . .
. . . 246
ENVIRONMENTAL
Peterson, Mark, Supt. of Parks. . . . . . . . . 328
Kissinger, Don, Forester. . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Weed Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
FINANCE
.351
Hahn, Dale, Director . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 279
Ecker, Connie, Accounting Technician . . . .
. 280
Evenson, Jan, Data Control Clerk. . . . . . .
. 212
Hohenstein, Jeff, Info. Mgt. Coord. . . . . .
. 286
Kirkham, Joyce, Clerk/Typist. . . . . . . . .
. 264
Ledin, Colleen, Accounting Technician . . . .
. 283
Leitner, Bobbi, Finance Office Supervisor . .
. 288
Luesse, Debra, Accting/Data Control Clerk . .
. 277
Nelson, Cindy, Computer Operator . . . . . .
. 282
Bangle, Call, Data Control Oper./Cashier. . .
. 281
Sulander, Daryl, Accounting & D.P. Supervisor
. 276
Tufte, John, Sewer & Water Meter Reader . . .
. 282
Wendland, Jan, Accounting Clerk . . . . . . .
. 278
Computer Room . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 285
Special Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
FIRE
Inson, Lyle, Fire Chief. . . . . . . . . . . 369
Leuer, Kevin, Fire Inspector. . . . . . . . . . 374
Scofield, Stan, Fire Inspector. . . . . . . . . 365
Vachuska, Lee, Sr. Clerk/Typist . . . . . . . . 366
Station No. 1, 13205 County Road 6 . . . 559-0624
Station No. 2, 12000 County Road 9 . . . 559-0625
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Plymouth Post Office- 559-2148
Plymouth Driver's Testing Station- 341-7149 or 7426
Henn. Co. Service Ctr. (Ridoedale)- 546-7978
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01/03/89
PARK & RECREATION
Blank, Eric, Director . . . . . . . . . . .265
Busch, Rick, Rec. Specialist . . . . . . . .266
Anderson, Cindy, Rec. Specialist . . . . . .269
Miller, Paula, Sr. Citizen Coord. (PT) . . .264
Patterson, Mary, Supt. of Recreation . . . .267
Pederson, Nancy, Secretary . . . . . . . . .266
Sankey, Donna, Clerk/Typist (PT) . . . . . .263
PLANNING
Tremere, Blair, Dir. Plan. & Com. Dev. . . .254
Dillerud, Chuck, Com. De,,. Coord. . . . . .259
Cottingham, Al, Assoc. Planner . . . . . . .257
Dale, Milt, Housing Specialist . . . . . . .256
Warner, Jayne, Sr. Clerk/Typist. . . . . . .256
Wicklacz, Myra, Dev. Services Tech.. . . . .252
Watson, Jackie, Secretary. . . . . . . . . .255
POLICE
Carlquist, Richard, Director . . . . . . . .350
Anderson, Darrel, Crime Prevention Officer .366
Bast, Susan, Sr. Clerk/Typist. . . . . . .
.351
Beck, Kathy, Sr. Clerk/Typist. . . . . . .
.370
Dimich, Barbara, Sr. Clerk/Typist. . . . .
.370
Hanvik, Bill, Investigator . . . . . . .
. .360
Johnson, Joyce, Recept./Clerk. . . . . .
. .353
Nesbitt, Bob, Investigator . . . . . . .
. .358
Nielsen, Niel, Investigator. . . . . . .
. .361
Paulson, Dennis, Lieutenant, Patrol Div.
. .354
Ridgley, Mike, Investigator. . . . . . .
. .359
Saba, Tom, Lieutenant, Tech. Services. .
. .356
Swanson, Gwen, Secretary . . . . . . . .
. .352
Twaddle, Dan, Investigator . . . . . . .
. .373
Ward, John, Sergeant . . . . . . . . . .
. .357
Sergeant's Desk (Ron Foreman, Larry Holzerland,
Ted Larson, Larry Rogers). . . . . . . . .364
Community Service Officers . . . . . . . . .362
Squad Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371/372
Youth Service Officer (Marynia Wronski) . .367
POLICE OFFICERS
Benick, Brian
Bevins, Mark
Buske, Mike
Dahl, Tom
Digatono, Dave
Duerksen, Dale
Forslund, Karen
Franz, Joel
Herman, Rick
Larson, John
Levens, Bob
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS
Jane Laurence Cooper
Warren Kulesa
Dave Phillips
John Sigfrinius
Phillip Sykes
Lindman, Craig
Nelson, Mary
Die, Tim
Oly, Greg
Plekkenpol, Dan
Pregler, Kevin
Stirratt, John
Streachek, Scott
Thompson, Dave
Way, Luke
YOUTH SERVICE OFFICER
Marynia Wronski 367)
EMERGENCY- 911/Police Night No.- 559-2635/
Henn. Co. Dispatch- 544-9511
CITY CENTER LUNCHROOM . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Lobby Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
PUBLIC WORKS (14900 - 23rd Avenue No.)
Kolstad, Jim, Superintendent . . . . . . . .339
Fasching, Bob, Sewer & Water Supervisor. . .340
Racine, Carolyn, Clerk Typist . . . . . . .344
Vetsch, Tom, Street Supervisor . . . . . . .342
Water Treatment Plant. . . . . . . . . . . .341
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Plymouth Metrolink- 545-9417
Cable T.V. Northwest (Cult. Serv.)- 533-8020
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
January 12, 1989
SUBJECT: NEW WINTER FESTIVAL IN PLYMOUTH
Dear Association President:
! Please share the enclosed information about a new winter festival in Plymouth
with members ofy our homeowners association.
The Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival promises to provide winter activities for
all ages and put a seasonal twist on some favorite summer pastimes. This is a
community event you and your neighbors won't want to miss. Details are
enclosed.
The festival will be held at Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Ln., on
Saturday, February 11.
I hope you and other members of your association join us!
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
enclosure
cc: Eric Blank
11 Mary Patterson
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL: WINTER FUN GETS HOTTER
Plymouth residents can enjoy a day of winter festivities on
Sat., Feb. 11 at Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Lane,
courtesy of the City of Plymouth, civic groups, and area
businesses. The groups are sponsoring a new winter festival,
the Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival.
Festivities will be kicked off at 9 a.m. with the start of a
winter softball tournament on Parkers Lake. The tournament will
run until 5 p.m. Fans are invited to stop by throughout the day
to watch their favorite summer teams compete.
The festivities will heat up at 2 p.m. when a bonfire,
hayrides, miniature golf, an ice sculpture demonstration, a
figure skating demonstration and live music get underway. Music
fans can enjoy the sounds of a jazz band from 2 to 2:30 p.m. , a
madrigal choir from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and a string ensemble from 4
to 4:30 p.m. Skaters can participate in skating races from 3 to
5 p.m.
The day will be capped off with a bang when fireworks light
up the sky at dusk.
The Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival is made possible by the
City of Plymouth, the Plymouth Civic League, Lions, Rotary,
Wayzata - Plymouth Chemical Health Commission, Plymouth Women of
Today, Scanticon, First Bank - Plymouth and KS95.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 3, 1989
TO: Bob Zitur, Council Member
FROM: John R. Sweeney, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: STATUS OF REQUIRED TRAIL CONNECTING SARA2A LANE BETWEEN 48TH AND
49TH AVENUE IN ROLLING HILLS PARK ADDITION AND WILD WINGS ADDITION
The developer of Wild Wings Addition is required to construct a paved trail 8
feet in width on Outlot B Wild Wings Addition, as well as Outlot B Rolling
Hills Park Addition.
He has provided the required financial guarantee in accordance with terms
detailed in his development contract. Attached are copies of Page 10 of the
development contract whereby it can be seen that $960 has been reserved for
park and trail improvements. In this case it is the required trail
construction on Outlot B in each addition. Attached also is a copy of
Resolution No. 86-827 reducing the required financial guarantee for
construction work in Wild Wings Addition, however, you can see that $960 is
still reserved for park and trail improvements.
Final attachments are copies of correspondence dated November 18, 1988. The
first is a letter to John DeVries from Chuck Dillerud, the second is a memo to
Mark Peterson from Chuck Dillerud. This correspondence is self explanatory.
I have contacted Eric Blank regarding the required trail and he informed me
that he was in contact with John DeVries late this fall and anticipated no
problems in having the work completed this spring. It was everyone's intent
to have the work completed this fall but unfortunately the asphalt plant shut
down before the trail could be paved.
If you would like any additional background information on this matter, please
contact me or Eric Blank.
cc: Jim Willis
Mayor and Council
Fred Moore
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ITEM Public(l)
Street Construction S -0-
*Schmidt Lake Road -0-
**Schmidt Lake Road c b g 3,211
Sanitary Sewer System -0-
Watermain System -0-
Storm Sewer System -0-
Boulevard and Drainage
ESTIMATfECOSTS
Public(77 Private (3)
$ 71,400
$
-0-
21,230
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
61.,530
-0-
61,460
-0-
-0-
23,760
450
-0-
Boulevard and Drainage
Swale Sod
-0-
-0-
8,400
Pond or Ditch Construction
-0-
-0-
-0- _
Street Signs (3 x $150.00)
-0-
-0-
450
—� Park b Trail Improvements
-0-
960
-0-
Site Gradg 6 Drg. Imp.
Grading
Permit Issued
-0-
SUB-TOTAL: $
3,211
$240,340
$ 8,850
Design, Admin., Ir.. -p.,
As-Builts (12X)
-0-
28,841
1,062
TOTAL: $
3,211
$269,181
$ 9,912
Total
$ 71 ,400
21,230
3,211
61,530
61,460
23,760
8,400
-0-
450
960
-0-
$252,401
29,903
$282,304
(1) Public Improvement Project * - 25% deposit required or assessment
guarantee.
(2) Public - City to own and/or maintain after development completed.
(3) Private - Property owner and/or property owners' association to maintain
after development completed.
** Improvements of Schmidt Lake Road. This estimate is based upon concrete
curb and gutter on the North side. The cost of this improvement will be
assessed at an estimated cost per lot of $76.45 for the 42 lots in the
addition. The developer understands and agrees to these proposed
assessments, and hereby agrees to accept such assessment and waive their
right to both public improvement and special assessment hearings with
respect to them. This does not include Lot 1, Block 6.
Letter of
Cash Credit Total
8.1 Maintenance of Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan,
Street Sweeping and
Storm Sewer Cleaning $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
Estimated City Cost Schmidt Lake Road $ 8,430
Estimated Cost Developer 12,800
Total Estimated Cost $21,230
-10-
�it�t'=zo'dur' eal`4ud notice thereof;. +► r34uler meeting of the City
eft'=.ox the City of Plymouth, Hinnesots was held on the15th day
'ikGember , 1986. The following members were present:
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sent: non
;2undImber introduejd the following Resolution and moved
is adoption:
RESOLUTION 50. 86-827
REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND
WILD WINGS ADDITION (84057)
WHEREAS, in accordance with the development contract dated September 3, 1986
DeVries Builders, Inc, Vernon C. Weegman, Patti M. Weegman and John Lonke,
developer of Wild Wings Addition (84057) has agreed to install certain
improvements for said development; and
WHEREAS, the developer has completed a portion of the street, utility and site
grading as no'sd below; and
WHEREAS, the developer has requested a reduction of the development bond to
reflect the completed work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH that the bonding requirements are reduced as follows:
ITEM
Street Construction
Schmidt Lake Rosa
Schmidt Lake Road Curb 6 Cutter
Sanitary Sewer
Watermain
Storm Sewer
Boulevard and Drainage Swale Sod
Pond or Ditch Construction
Street Signs
Site Grading and Drainage Improvements
L d T it i rovemente
ORIGINAL AMOUNT NEW AMOUNT
$ 71,400
21,230
3,211
61,530
61,460
23,760
8,400
-0-
450
Grading Permit
960
Pas an ra mp
Design, Administration, inspection, As -Guilts 29,903
TOTAL
$41,000
10,230
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
8,400
-0-
450
Issued 7,000 **
960
7,325
$ 282,304 $75,365
• The Developer satisfied this obligation with a cash deposit of 252
(5802.15) on October 27, 1986.
** The Developer has requested release of the $47,000 Letter of Credit (No.
318) originally submitted with Grading Persit No. 6228, with the
understanding that $7,000 will be retained with the Financial Guarantee
submitted for the items noted above.
That the letter of credit required for the above items be reduced as detailed`
above from $282,304 to $75,365 to reflect the completed work.
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CITY OF
November 18, 1988 PLYMOUTH+
Mr. John DeVries
DeVries Builders
6240 North Quinwood Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
SUBJECT: TRAIL CONSTRUCTION - WILD WINGS ADDITION (84057)
Dear John:
This will confirm our telephone conversation of November 17, 1988, concerning
the above captioned matter. I called to inquire with regard to the
construction of the trail segment between the two Saratoga Lane cul-de-sacs
(one within Wild Wings and the other within the plat to the south). Our
records indicate that you are responsible for construction of that entire
segment of trail.
You have indicated to me that the contract for the construction of that trail
segment has been awarded to Hardrives, but that you continue to wait for
Hardrives to execute their responsibilities in this regard. I asked you to
continue your pressure on Hardrives to complete that trail segment yet this
construction season.
Please keep me posted as to progress in this matter. It is my understanding
that the trail corridor is occasionally being used by various parties as a
"short cut" for vehicles between the two cul-de-sacs. I understand from the
Park Superintendent that the City cannot take measures to barricade the trail
corridor to preclude such activity until such time as the trail itself has
been paved. For that reason, it is particularly important in this instance to
get that trail finished as quickly as possible.
Sincerely yours,
Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
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CC: F i 1 e 8�4QZ�
File (12-31-0007)
(2:84057)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2600
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
November 18, 1988
Mark Peterson,S e in ndent
Charles E. Dil e ommunity
Trail se n Saratoga Lane
Meadows 84057 (12-31-0007)
of Parks
Development Coordinator
between Wild Wings and Rolling
la
This confirms our telephone conversation of November 17, 1988, regarding the
above subject. I have written to John DeVries to again encourage him to get
that trail segment constructed as quickly as possible, preferably yet this
construction season. I fear, however, that the season has caught up to us and
I really doubt whether we will see any paving until next spring.
I have spoken to Mrs. Russell of 4815 Saratoga Lane (559-1786) concerning the
matter. Evidently, she is well aware of the plan for the trail, and even that
the contractor has confirmed his responsibility for trail construction. I
pointed out to Mrs. Russell that even though the contractor may be responsible
for the trail, it is the contractor for the plat north of hers that will be
doing that work, and he has no particular time line specified from the City.
I confirmed with her what I imagine you have already told her with regard to
the City withholding any kind of permanent barricading until such time as the
trail itself has been paved.
I should not say that Mrs. Russell was necessarily satisfied with what I told
her, but at least it confirmed her suspicions. If you hear any more on this
matter, please keep in touch.
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January 10, 1989
Waste Technology, Inc.
410 11th Avenue South
Hopkins, MN 55343
CITY OF
PLYMOUTtt
SUBJECT: YARD WASTE PICKUP IN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Gentlemen:
Plymouth Code Section 600.21 (enclosed) requires that you submit a written
report to the City detailing the amount of yardwaste collected within
fifteen (15) days after the expiration of each yardwaste pickup period.
Since no report was forthcoming from Waste Technology this fall, I sent you
a notification on November 29, 1988, reminding you that the report was
needed and to this date we still have not received such report.
Plymouth City Code Section 1005.23, details the procedures to be followed
for the revocation of your license to operate within the City of Plymouth.
In accordance with City Ordinance, this letter is your official notice of
the City's intent to revoke your license to operate within the City of
Plymouth. Accordingly, you will be granted a hearing on February 6, 1989,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Plymouth City Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard, Plymouth, MN. At that meeting you will have the opportunity to
present any evidence or any reason why you feel this action should not be
taken.
In the event that your failure to provide the written report required by
City Ordinance and your failure to respond to a written reminder that your
report had not been submitted were due to an oversight, and you do not wish
to proceed with this course of action, then I will expect your written
yardwaste collection report to be in to the City of Plymouth no later than
Tuesday, January 17, 1989. If I have not received your report by that
date, we will proceed according to the City Ordinances as stipulated above.
If the ordinance required report is submitted to me in the approved format
prior to Tuesday, January 17, 1989, the hearing will be automatically
cancelled. I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to
resolve this issue informally.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ric and J. Pouliot
Project Coordinator
RJP:kh
enclosures
cc: Mayor and City Council
James G. Willis, City Manager
Fred C. Moore, Director of Public Works
Chester J. Harrison, City Engineer
Laurie Rauenhorst cc1 ty C1e� k
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVf�RD, PCYMOU�H, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Plymouth City Code 600.11 (Rev. 1988)
600.11. Duties of Collector; Equipment; Collection. Each licensed garbage
collector shall provide a covered tank or wagon, so constructed that the
contents will not leak or spill therefrom, in which all garbage collected by him
shall be conveyed to the place designated in his application. The wagon or
conveyance used shall be kept clean and as free from offensive odors as
possible, and shall not be allowed to stand in any street, alley or public place
longer than is reasonably necessary to collect garbage.
600.13. Service Charges; Manner of Payment. The expense of garbage collection
shall be paid to the collector monthly, by the owner, agent, occupant, or tenant
of the premises from which such garbage is collected, and such fee shall be full
compensation for his services in such collection but in no case shall the fee
charged for such collection exceed maximum sums set by the Council, provided
that if the tenant or occupant of the property fails to pay said expense, the
owner shall be liable therefor to the collector. The collector may refuse to
make collection from any premises when the fees provided for herein are not paid
within 30 days from the date when due. The collector shall notify the Health
Officer and the Chief of Police of the discontinuance of such service to any
premises within two days after service is discontinued.
600.15. Weekly and Semi -Weekly Collections. Each licensed garbage collector
shall make collections, in that portion of the City in which he is licensed to
collect, weekly from residences and semi-weekly from hotels, restaurants,
boarding houses, etc.
600.17. Rubbish Disposal; Duties of Householder, Occupant or Owner. Every
householder or owner, occupant or tenant of any premises who does not otherwise
dispose of rubbish in a sanitary manner, shall place all rubbish in a tight
receptacle.
600.19. Rubbish Disposal; Duties of Licensed Garbage Collectors; Service
Charges. Each licensed garbage collector shall collect and haul away once each
month to such place as may be designated by the Health Officer, all such rubbish
from premises located within the area in which he is authorized to collect
garbage. The collector may charge for such service to the owner or occupant of
the premises an amount not to exceed a rate per bushel for such rubbish removed
as the Council.
600.21. and Waste: Duties of Licensed Garbage Collectors. Each licensed
garb collector shall separately collect, and haul away yard waste during a
period not to exceed eight weeks each Spring and each Fall as designated by the
City Manager or his authorized representative. Each licensed garbage collector
shall haul the yard waste to a compost site approved by the City Manager or his
authorized representative and shall keep an accurate accounting of -the amount of
such yard waste. Within 15 days after the expiration of each such period each
licensed garbage collector shall submit a written report to the City Manager or
his authorized representative detailing the amount of such yard waste that has
been collected and delivered for composting during each week of such period.
(Ord. No. 88-11, Sec. 3)
Plymouth City Code
1005.21
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1005.21. Revocation; Denial; Suspension. A license issued or to be issued by the
City may be denied, suspended or revoked by the Council for any of the following
causes:
(a) Fraud, misrepresentation, or incorrect statement contained in the
application for license, or made in carrying, on the licensed activity.
(b) Conviction of any crime, or misdemeanor, pertaining to license held
or applied for, subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 364.
(c) Conducting such licensed activity -in such manner as to constitute a breach
of the peace, or a menace to the health, safety and welfare of the public,
or a disturbance of the peace or comfort of the residents of the City,
upon recommendation of the City health authorities or other appropriate
City official.
(d) Expiration or cancellation of any required bond or insurance, or failure
to notify the City within a reasonable time of changes in the terms of the
insurance or the carriers.
(e) Actions unauthorized or beyond the scope of the license granted.
(f) Violation of any regulation or provision of this Code applicable to the
activity for which the license has been granted, or arty regulation or law
of the state so applicable.
ilure to continuously comply with all conditions required as precedent
to e approval of the license.
1005.23. lie i No license may be suspended or revoked until after a hearing
is granted o the licensee. Such hearing to be held before the City Council upon
due not' e to the licensee stating the time and place of such hearing, together
a statement of the violation alleged to be the cause for the revocation or
suspension of the license.
1005.25. Temporary Suspensions. The City Council may temporarily suspend a
license pending a hearing on revocation or suspension when in its judgment the
public health, safety and welfare is endangered by the continuance of the
licensed activity.
1005.27. Inspections. The City health authorities and other appropriate City
officials may enter upon the premises where any licensed activity is being
conducted for the purpose of inspection at any reasonable hour.
November 29, 1988
Block Sanitation, Inc.
Woodlake Sanitary
Waste Technology, Inc
Waste Management of Blaine
Crosstown Sanitation
Dear Plymouth Hauler:
This letter is to remind you of the yard waste report due the City of Plymouth
15 days after completion of the Fall 8 Week Yard Waste collection period.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Pouliot
Project Coordinator
• RJP:sm
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Chester J. Harrison, Jr., City Engineer
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January 6, 1989
Dorothy Thomsen
Sterling Sign Company
3807 Oak Street
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
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CITY O�
PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: COURTESY BENCH REGULATIONS IN PLYMOUTH
Dear Ms. Thomsen:
At their January 3 meeting, the City Council discussed regulation of
courtesy/bus benches in Plymouth. The initial reaction of some
Councilmembers was to ban courtesy benches from the community based upon
concerns such as site obstruction, city liability and public purpose, and
that they are really advertising signs.
After some discussion, Councilmembers agreed that before taking any action
on this subject, it would be useful to have representatives from courtesy
bench companies share their views on this issue. Specifically, the Council
would like to understand your perspective with regard to the following:
1. What is the primary function of a bus/courtesy bench - is it to sell
advertising or to serve the public?
2. Are there any benches located at areas not served by bus routes? If
so, why?
3. What type of insurance is carried by each bench company to protect
the City against liability associated with allowing the bench to
remain in the right-of-way?
4. How are the benches themselves, and the areas immediately adjacent
thereto, maintained throughout the year?
5. Have the companies experienced that the benches provide a good
excuse for loitering?
6. What types of restrictions have the companies experienced in other
municipalities with which they would be willing to comply
(licensing, permits)?
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Dorothy Thomsen
January 6, 1988
Page 2
7. Is there a typical maximum number or density of benches allowed by
other community ordinances either throughout the community, or by
the mile, intersection or block?
8. Are bus benches universal in size or do they vary between
manufacturers?
9. How do other communities ensure that benches which pose problems are
removed, relocated or replaced?
10. The Plymouth sign regulations are very restrictive about
off -premises signage. How can the benches be viewed as something
other than such a sign or a support for such a sign?
The Council has scheduled Monday, February 6 to hear a presentation by each
of you with respect with these issues. If you would like to submit written
materials to the Council before that date, I must receive them no later than
Wednesday, February 1 in order that I can include them with the agenda
packet mailed to the Council on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
If you have questigns or need assistance, please call me at 559-2800, ext.
203. /
cere 1](.
Frankoy s '
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
S.F. 2/1/89
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January 6, 1989
Rollie Danielson
United States Bench Corporation
3300 Snelling Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
SUBJECT: COURTESY BENCH REGULATIONS IN PLYMOUTH
Dear Mr. Danielson:
At their January 3 meeting, the City Council discussed regulation of
courtesy/bus benches in Plymouth. The initial reaction of some
Councilmembers was to ban courtesy benches from the community based upon
concerns such as site obstruction, city liability and public purpose, and
that they are really advertising signs.
After some discussion, Councilmembers agreed that before taking any action
on this subject, it would be useful to have representatives from courtesy
bench companies share their views on this issue. Specifically, the Council
would like to understand your perspective with regard to the following:
1. What is the primary function of a bus/courtesy bench - is it to sell
advertising or to serve the public?
2. Are there any benches located at areas not served by bus routes? If
so, why?
3. What type of insurance is carried by each bench company to protect
the City against liability associated with allowing the bench to
remain in the right-of-way?
4. How are the benches themselves, and the areas immediately adjacent
thereto, maintained throughout the year?
5. Have the companies experienced that the benches provide a good
excuse for loitering?
6. What types of restrictions have the companies experienced in other
municipalities with which they would be willing to comply
(licensing, permits)?
\O11C
Rollie Danielson
January 6, 1988
Page 2
7. Is there a typical maximum number or density of benches allowed by
other community ordinances either throughout the community, or by
the mile, intersection or block?
8. Are bus benches universal in size or do they vary between
manufacturers?
9. How do other communities ensure that benches which pose problems are
removed, relocated or replaced?
10. The Plymouth sign regulations are very restrictive about
off -premises signage. How can the benches be viewed as something
other than such a sign or a support for such a sign?
The Council has scheduled Monday, February 6 to hear a presentation by each
of you with respect with these issues. If you would like to submit written
materials to the Council before that date, I must receive them no later than
Wednesday, February 1 in order that I can include them with the agenda
packet mailed to the Council on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call me at 559-2800, ext.
203.
Sincere
Frank Bctyle s '
Assistant City Manager
FB:kec
cc: Mayor & City Council
S.F. 2/1/89
January 9, 1989
Mr. Paul Buharin
Medicine Lake Lines
735 Decatur Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO 1989 AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF
PLYMOUTH METROLINK PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Dear Paul:
In December, I provided the City Council with a copy of the letter from
Mn/DOT regarding their audit concerns. At the next Council meeting I was
asked to give Councilmembers a status report. My report was that you and
Mn/DOT were making progress in resolving your differences.
Again, at the January 3 City Council meeting the Council asked me for a
status report. I advised them that progress continued to be made between
the two parties based upon a status report which I had received from Doug
Schroeder.
After some discussion, the City Council directed that the City staff and
City Attorney incorporate provisions in the 1989 agreement to protect the
City in the event of future similar incidents. I referred the contract to
the City Attorney and he has provided me with revisions which have been
incorporated into the attached draft.
To facilitate your review, one draft has been typed in legislative format
where added language is underscored and deleted language dashed through.
Some of the revisions are clerical in nature and make this agreement more
consistent with the RTB agreement with the City. The changes directed by
the City Council are found in paragraphs 15 and 16.
Two clean copies of the agreement are attached for your execution. Please
return them to me and I will have the Mayor and City Manager sign and return
one copy for your file. This agreement is the only remaining 1989 contract
document which is not executed so I would like to complete this matter as
soon as possible.
Frankes
Assist1fit City Manager
FB:kec
cc: Mayor and City Council
S.F. 1/20/89
12/88R
1989
AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
OF THE PLYMOUTH METROLINK PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
THIS AGREEMENT, Made this 31st day of December, 1988 between the City of
Plymouth, a public municipal corporation, (hereafter called the City) and
Medicine Lake Bus Company, a Minnesota corporation (hereafter called the
Company) .
WHEREAS, the City desires to use the services of the company in the opera-
tion and management of the Plymouth public transportation system, a.k.a.
"Plymouth Metrolink"; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to reimburse the Company for its total operating
deficit $ Costa for operation and management services; and
WHEREAS, the Company is willing to undertake operation and management of
the Plymouth Metrolink public transportation system,
THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and of the following terms
and conditions, the parties agree as follows:
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The services to be performed by the Company con-
sist of the complete operation and management of the Plymouth Metrolink Public
Transportation System operation in full accordance with: (1) this Agreement; (2)
the Regional Transit Board Agreement for Funding Transit Service ktvbl}e-T-faaslt-
Aasi-steaee-4'regr-ClOntYat-r between the City of Plymouth and Regional Transit
Board which is attached hereto and made part hereof; and (3) any written
instructions from the City. In the event of apparent inconsistency, lack of
clarity or failure to address pertinent issues in these documents, written
instructions from the City will prevail provided that any such written
instructions conform with RTB policies and procedures as approved by the RTB
Project Manager.
12/88R
Page 2
In the operation of the transit system pursuant to this Agreement, the
Company will acquaint itself with and comply with all applicable State and
Federal regulations and statutes, local ordinances, and instructions and
policies of the City.
2. TRANSIT AREA The transit area is defined as the area consisting of the
corporate limits of the City of Plymouth, including the transit service
corridors to and from Ridgedale and Ridgehaven shopping areas and downtown
Minneapolis.
3. SERVICE. The Company shall provide the full and complete management
and operation services reasonably required for the conduct and operation of pub-
lic transportation facilities providing public transportation of passengers for
hire within the transit area according to routes, schedules and fares designated
from time to time by the City and Company. It is recognized and mutually agreed
that transit services shall begin under this agreement on January 1, 1989 and
shall run continuously through December 31, 1989. Public transportation service
shall be available for the transportation of all persons regardless of race,
creed, color, national origin, age or sex.
4. SERVICE LEVELS. The Regional Transit Board has established city mill
levy contributions to the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District based upon peak
and non -peak hour service levels. Based upon 1988 and 1989 service levels, the
city qualifies for the full peak and limited off peak service level and
accordingly has been levied "one and one-half ( 1.5) mills" levy allowed by law.
The parties mutually recognize that the City of Plymouth desires to remain
eligible for the one point five ( 1.5) mill levy as provided under statute and
mutually agree to retain service levels to the Plymouth Metrolink Public
Transportation System and to the portion of Medicine Lake Lines system serving
Plymouth as required in order for the City to continue to be eligible to the one
point five ( 1.5) mill levy for 1989 payable 1990 levy. It is mutually
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recognized that the Regional Transit Board may revise its service definitions
during the course of 1989 which may require additional adjustments to service
levels in order to remain in compliance with the one and one-half point (1.5)
mill levy service criteria established by the Regional Transit Board.
5. MANAGEMENT. The Company shall provide all supervisory and managerial
services as are usual and customary for sound and efficient operation of a
system of public transportation of persons for hire and to provide the service
to be provided hereunder including but not limited to the following consulting
and technical assistance.
(a) General Operations
(b) Safety -Employment Training
(c) Scheduling
(d) Route Planning
(e) Fare Structure
(f) Accounting, Bookkeeping and Office Management
(g) Insurance and Claims
(h) Maintenance Program and Procurement
(i) Garage Layout and Shop Layout
(j) Fare Box and Security
(k) Stores and Purchasing
(1) Selection of New Equipment
(m) Public Relations and Dispatch
(n) Labor Relations
(o) Labor Negotiations
(p) Equipment and Building Maintenance Operations
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6. PERSONNEL. The Company shall furnish qualified operators necessary for
the safe operation of buses used in providing services; for the efficient and
economical operation, supervision and maintenance of service, including but not
limited to supervising, mechanical, scheduling, purchasing, dispatching,
inspecting, repairing and cleaning. Employment of professional and consulting
personnel to provide technical assistance, such as marketing, accounting, legal,
engineering, etc. which may be reasonably required to assist in the operation of
the transit system shall receive prior approval of the City.
It is specifically understood that all personnel furnished by Company in
connection with the performance of service shall be and remain the employees of
Company and shall not be the employees of the City, the State of Minnesota or
Regional Transit Board. Any and all claims that may arise under the Worker's
Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of said employees while so
engaged and any and all claims by any third parties as a consequence of any act
or omission on the part of said Company employees while so engaged in any of the
services to be rendered under this contract by the Company shall in no way be
the obligation or responsibility of the City, the State of Minnesota or Regional
Transit Board. Company shall pay all wages, salaries, fringe benefits, social
security taxes and unemployment compensation contributions required of the
Company by law. Company shall be considered an independent contractor as that
term is used and applied under the State laws of the State of Minnesota.
7. OWNERSHIP. All equipment, buses, fuel, materials and supplies reason-
ably necessary for the operation of the transit system shall be furnished by
Company and shall remain the property of Company.
8. OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. The Company shall operate and
maintain buses and related equipment in compliance with instructions of the City
and all lawful orders, rules and regulations of properly constituted authorities
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governing the operation thereof and in a manner suitable for furnishing
efficient service. The Company shall provide regular interior and exterior
cleaning of all transit vehicles. The Company shall provide inspection of all
vehicles necessary and suitable for their repair and maintenance and for the
comfort, convenience and safety of passengers, including preventive maintenance
as provided in the suggested preventive maintenance guidelines or manuals
promulgated by the equipment manufacturers or in a manner that complys with the
company's established computerized preventive maintenance program as approved by
the City from time to time.
The Company shall maintain records for each vehicle used to provide transit
service to Plymouth which records shall accurately show dates of service, lease
costs, repairs, repair costs, fuel costs, mileage and all other costs associated
with the maintenance or operation of such equipment distinguishing between such
costs attributable to use of the equipment for the Plymouth Metrolink transit
system and such costs atrributable to charter or other usage. Said records
shall be subject to audit.
9. OFFICE AND SERVICE AREA. The Company shall furnish the office space,
furniture, equipment and utilities reasonably required to properly and effic-
iently perform the management services hereunder including storage for all
parts, equipment and supplies reasonably necessary for the operation of the
Transit System.
10. REVENUES. All revenues derived from the operation of the transit
system, whether from passengers or from other sources, shall be thoroughly and
accurately accounted for by vehicle showing the date, type and kind of service
from which said revenue is derived. All accounting shall be in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Revenues shall be accounted for
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separately for Plymouth Metrolink Public Transportation System. Charter
services revenues and costs shall also be accounted for completely separately
from Plymouth Metrolink costs and expenditures.
11. COLLECTION OF REVENUES. The Company on behalf of City shall receive,
collect and deposit all the aforesaid revenues from the transit operations in
the manner directed by City, and the Company shall keep and maintain the books
and records and render reports reflecting the operation of the public transit
system in conformance with the requirements of the City, generally accepted
accounting principles and Regional Transit Board requirements. All money due
and payable on behalf of City in connection with Company's operation of the
public transit system shall be paid in such manner as required by the Regional
Transit Board and applicable laws governing the payment of the City's financial
obligations.
12. CHARTER SERVICE REVENUES. The Company may, at the option of the City,
use the 25 -passenger vans acquired to serve the Plymouth Metrolink Public Trans-
portation System to deliver charter services. All expenses and revenues assoc-
iated with such charter service shall be accounted for and reported separately.
The Company must account for all charter revenues and costs associated with the
25 -passenger vans to the satisfaction of the City and in a manner consistent
with generally accepted accounting principles and Regional Transit Board
requirements. The Company will quote a per mile and per hour charter rate for
City use of 25 -passenger vans or full size transit coaches.
13. BUDGETS, ROUTES, SCHEDULES, FARES. The Company shall prepare the
necessary budgets and projections as are required by City and shall furnish
periodic reports and recommendations to City relating to service extensions,
route planning and service policies and either prepare or assist City in its
relations with other government bodies or agencies as required by City. City
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has authority to establish and determine routes and schedules of service for
public transportation in the transit area and the authority to fix and alter
fares and any other charges to be collected in connection with the operation of
the transportation system; and Company shall make periodic recommendations as to
the rates of fares required and any deletions, additions or changes in the
service, routing or scheduling of the transportation system. Any such deletion,
addition or changes shall take place only after the Company has petitioned for
and received the appropriate approval from the Transportation Regulatory Board.
Monthly the Company shall provide the City with a written record of
ridership. The report shall be in a format prescribed by the City and shall
prominently identify for the year to date and current month the following:
subsidy per mile; subsidy per passenger; total budget expended to date including
this request both in dollars and percentage terms.
14. INSURANCE: CLAIMS. Whatever personal injury or property damage tort
liability may be incurred in connection with or arise out of the operation of
the transportation system by Company, it is hereby understood that all the costs
and expenses thereof including any and all liability of Company, its agents,
servants or employees shall be solely and wholly the responsibility of the
Company. The City shall be saved harmless from any and all claims or liability
arising out of the operation of the Plymouth Metrolink Public Transportation
System.
The Company shall provide and keep in force, and furnish evidence of, a
contract or contracts of insurance with a reliable company or with reliable
companies authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota by which contracts
both the Company and the City are insured against any claim, demand or loss for
injury to persons or damage to property resulting from, growing out of or con-
nected with the management, supervision and operation of said transit system or
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its appurtenant facilities or either of them or any act or omissions to act by
Company or any of Company's employees. Contracts of insurance shall provide
comprehensive vehicle liability insurance which includes Bodily Injury and
Property Damage with combined single limits of $1,000,000 and umbrella liability
in an amount of not less than $5,000,000 except that this obligation shall not
require Company to furnish insurance against injury to persons or damage to
property caused by the negligence of the City or of its employees.
In addition to the above specified forms of insurance coverage to be in
effect during the term of this Agreement with the City, the Company shall obtain
any other insurance coverage which is customarily maintained by the transit
industry with respect to similar transit operations.
All insurance policies shall by their terms or by specific endorsement
designate the City and Company as co -insureds. The Company shall provide the
City with all appropriate certificates of insurance upon request.
15. CONSIDERATION. Within twenty-five (25) calendar days of the end of the
month, the Company shall submit a written request for reimbursement for eligible
expenses for that month to the City in the format prescribed by the City and
Regional Transit Board. The City shall submit the request for reimbursement to
the Regional Transit Board and shall reimburse the Company for the eligible
expenses within ten (10) calendar days of receiving payment from the Regional
Transit Board.
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submissiau_af_tbe-�te�ees -€sem- t�sds-€eTmT It is agreed that 3% 1% of the final
monthly payment will be withheld pending a final audit by the Regional Transit
Board, which will determine an approved total operating deficit for the period
of this contract, which amount shall not exceed $356,610. If 100% of the final
approved operating deficit is determined to be less than $356,610, the City
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gegira-1----�ea� will reduce the final payment to comply with the
provisions of this contract. In no event shall the City's obligation under this
contract exceed the actual amount of reimbursement received by the City from the
Regional Transit Board for payment to the Company. If it is determined that the
Cityhas overpaid the Company, the Company will
immediately refund to the City Beard that amount sufficient to
comply with the provisions of this contract. If it is determined, as a result
of final audit, that the City Mn-%DQT- has overpaid Company on this contract or
any previous contract, the City may reduce payments under
this contract by that amount overpaid, upon notification of Company.
16. AUDIT. The collection of revenues under Paragraph 10 of this Agreement
and reimbursement of expenses shall be subject to independent outside audit by
City or its representatives; the Regional Transit Board or its representatives;
the records, books, documents and accounting procedures and practices of the
Company relating to the Agreement shall be subject to audit and examination by
the City or its representatives or by the Regional Transit Board and the
legislative auditor or the state auditor at any time during working hours. If
any such audit determines that the City has overpaid the Company, the City may
retain the overpayment, whether arising out of this contract or any previous
contract between the City and the Company, from funds otherwise due to the
Company under this contract.
17. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS. The Company shall not be excused from performance
of this Agreement if by determination of any qualified governmental agency,
either federal or state, the Company is found to have violated any law, rule or
regulation of any governmental agency relative to Company's treatment of its
employees.
18. DEFAULT. Should the Company abandon, delay unnecessarily in the
performance of, or in any manner refuse or fail to comply with the specifica—
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tions or instructions of the City relative thereto, the Company shall have three
(3) days after receiving written notice of default to comply with said
specifications or instructions.
The Company may petition the City and show cause for such delay,
abandonment, refusal or neglect to comply with this Agreement. However, should
the cause not be satisfactory in the City's sole judgment, the City may declare
a default and terminate this Agreement by seven (7) days written notice. In the
event of termination due to default by the Company, the City shall not be pre-
cluded from claiming actual damages to which it may be entitled in law or in
equity or at its sole option submitting any default to arbitration pursuant to
the uniform arbitration act, Minnesota Statutes 572.
19. FAILURE TO REIMBURSE. In the event of the failure of Regional Transit
Board for any reason to honor reimbursement requests submitted by the City and
such failure cannot be resolved between the City and Regional Transit Board
through negotiation, the City shall assign to the Company its rights to recover
from Regional Transit Board all eligible costs included in the reimbursement
request due the Company. The Company further covenants not to seek by suit or
otherwise, recovery of any portion of such dishonored reimbursement requests
from the City.
20. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. The Company shall not assign or
subcontract its obligations under this Tke- A&s4gxn1&Mt-- &f- Agreement or any
part thereof without prior written consent of the
City.
21. ARBITRATION. In the event of any disagreement between the parties or
any person claiming under them in relation to this Agreement, such disagreement
shall be resolved under and pursuant to the Uniform Arbitration Act, Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 572.
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22. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. In connection with the execution of this
Agreement, the Company agrees that it shall not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, creed, sex or
national origin. The Company will take affirmative actions to insure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment,
without regard to race, color, age, creed, sex or national origin. Such actions
shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selections for
training, including apprenticeship.
23. PROHIBITED INTERESTS. The Company, agrees that it presently has no
interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would
conflict with the performance of its services hereunder. The Company further
agrees that in the performance of the Agreement no person having any such
interest shall be knowingly employed by it. It is understood that the Company
shall be deemed to have fiduciary relationship with the City which shall be
observed in any transactions or contracts that the Company may enter into with
third parties.
24. SERVICES. Services performed by the Company, under this Agreement
shall be performed in a diligent and competent manner and their performance
shall be subject to review and inspection by Regional Transit Board through its
designated agents at all reasonable times.
25. INDEMNITY. Company agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City and
the Regional Transit Board MnDOT from and against all claims or demand of every
nature on account of injury to or death of persons or damage to or loss of
property, caused by or resulting in any manner from any acts or omissions of the
Company, its subcontractors or its agents or employees, in performing or failing
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to perform any of the service, duties or operations to be performed by the
Company, and any subcontractor, under this contract.
26. TITLE VI ASSURANCE. Company HEREBY AGREES THAT it will comply with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and all requirements
imposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, to the end that, in accordance
with Title VI of the Act, no person in the United States shall, on the ground of
race, color, age, creed, sex or national origin, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under
any program or activity for which the City receives Federal financial assistance
from the Department under Federal Urban Mass Transportation Programs; and HEREBY
GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures necessary to
effectuate this agreement.
27. NON -WAIVER. The failure of the City at any time to insist upon a
strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and covenants herein shall
not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default in the terms,
conditions and covenants herein contained.
28. DURATION. The Agreement shall be effective from January 1, 1989
through December 31, 1989.
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IN THE PRESENCE OF:
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
BY:
BY:
ITS MAYOR
ITS CITY MANAGER
Resolution No. 89—
MEDICINE LAKE BUS COMPANY
BY:
DATE:
ITS VICE PRESIDENT
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CITY OF
January 6, 1989 PUMOUTR
Anne Dorweiler
17035 9th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Dorweiler:
Thank you for sending your letter with regard to Parkers Lake Park. Receiving
a letter like that is certainly a day brightener for all of us associated with
Plymouth Parks and Recreation. It is our hope that you will continue to enjoy
the park in the years to come. Keep an eye out this spring for the blossoming
of tulip bulbs throughout the park.
On behalf of the Council, the Park Commission, my staff and I, thank you for
taking the time to write. Have a wonderful winter, and enjoy your park.
Sincerely,
o
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Manager
Park Commission
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
17C35 St'•z Avenue 11vort.11
Plymouth, PiN 55447
January 4, 1989
Fly^,outh Park Commission
City of Flyniouth
34CC Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, Al 55447
Dear Commission Vembers:
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I wish to commend you for the development of the
Parker's Lake City Park. I think the Park is a
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I must confess that when I first learned of the City's
plan to develop this parcel, I thought "What? That
little postage stamp? What can they possibly do with
that?" 4ell, I want to tell you that I an'% a-,azed and
impressed with what has been done.
The Park is lovely for biking or hiking through in the
suwrim-er. It usually boasts an egret or two for the keen -
eyed bird watcher although I confess I'm not too crazy
about the over -population of geese. I enjoy seeing the
children playing on the swings and swimming at the beach.
Hopefully we'll have more rain this year to keep the
la.•.e full.
Now that it is winter, it brightens my spirits to drive
by the park and see the children skating on the lake
and sheltered by the new warming house. It all shows
that a park does not have to be large to provide a great
benefit. Thanks for your continued dedication.
Sincerely, ,
Anne Dorweiler
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Jan. 6, 1989
Mr. Stan Scofield
Plymouth Fire Dept.
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Scofield,
Could you please send to us copies of all reports concerning the fire
that occurred on Monday, Dec. 26, 1988 at our home at 2775 Weston Lane.
We are especially interested in the findings from your investigation to
determine the cause of the fire.
I also want to take this opportunity to tell you how impressed my husband
and I were with the way the Plymouth Fire Dept. responded to our call.
Larry Platt was on the scene in a matter of minuted as was a Plymouth
police officer (whose name I did not get, unfortunately). They were both
very professional and efficient, even helping us to move some furniture and
clothing to minimize any damage to our possessions. We are very thankful
to everyone who helped us that night and feel very fortunate to live in
a community with this caliber of service.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mark Stinchfield
West Anoka & Central Hennepin Counties
i 6 R Pizza, Inc.
4400 Norwood Lane
Plymouth. MN 55442
(612)557-1728
January 3, 1989
Mr. Richard Carlquist
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, M1i 55447
Dear Mr. Carlquist:
I am writing in response to your letter dated 12-29-88 regarding
wreckless driving. This same gentleman talked at length on
the phone to my managers at both Plymouth stores. He mentioned
the same spot at Vicksburg and County Road 9. This was ,,hristmas
eve when he first contacted my manager. He said he saw one of
our drivers wrecklessly driving. He has called my stores several
times using abusive language and making threats. He said he
would order three large pizzas to his house, make the driver
eat them, and then jump on the driver until he throws up. He
also said he weighs over 270lbs. At this time we called the
Plymouth police department to make you aware of the threats.
I just wanted you to know the type of person we are dealing with.
Our drivers receive training on safe driving and are told if
they are seen driving wrecklessly, termination will result.
Our walls are plastered with safe driving tips. We are fast
at making the pizza, not fast on the road. Please feel free
to stop in and observe our operation.
Sincerely yours,
flei
Jeanne Marti
Franchisee
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cc: James G. Willis-;ity Manager
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January 9, 1989
Tim Sehnert
4660 Deerwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Tim:
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PLYMOUTH+
Thank you for your letter of January 4 regarding the Robbinsdale Armstrong
Youth Hockey Association's support for the proposed community center. I
will provide the City Council and the Council's Special Architectural
Selection Committee for the Community Center with a copy of your letter.
I do hope that your organization has been informed of the January 19 public
meeting with the Special Committee.
Tim, I really appreciated you delivering the letter to my house. Also
because I was able to hear your comments that you do have cable and really
don't watch the City Council meetings but appreciate Plymouth on Parade. I
am sure that staff will be interested in your comment about our publication.
Please feel free to contact me at any time about your concerns. Lastly, I
want you to know that I appreciate what you and your group does for our
youth.
Sincerely,
• 1
Bob Zitur
Councilmember
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG
YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
January 4, 1989
Mr. Bob Zitur
Plymouth City Councilmember
12185 48th Circle
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
Dear Bob,
The Robbinsdale Armstrong Youth Hockey Association Board of
Directors supports the proposed City of Plymouth Community
Center, which includes an ice arena, and is committed to assist
the city in their effort to establish this facility.
The Armstrong Youth Hockey Program was established in 1987 to
provide ice hockey opportunities for youth residing in the
Robbinsdale District 281 Armstrong High School area. The
Association, along with the Robbinsdale Cooper Youth Hockey
Association, provide "traveling" hockey programs and the New
Hope/Plymouth Athletic Association provides recreational hockey
programs. The three organizations work closely together to
provide all youth in Robbinsdale District 281 with the
opportunity to participate in the sport of ice hockey. Armstrong
teams compete in District 3 of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey
Association (MAHA) along with teams from Cooper, Brooklyn Park,
Hopkins, Northwest/Brooklyn Center, Osseo/Maple Grove, St. Louis
Park, and Wayzata. During the 1987-88 season, Armstrong had two
Squirt (age 9-10) teams competing. During the current season,
Armstrong has two Squirt and two Pee -Wee (age 11-12) teams, and
next season two Bantam (age 13-14) teams will be added. In the
future, additional teams within these 3 levels may be added if
registration numbers dictate. In addition to seasonal play, our
Association organizes off-season instructional clinics for
players and coaches. At the present time, over two-thirds of
Armstrong youth players are Plymouth residents.
The ability of our organization to meet the needs of our
membership and our community depends to a great extent on the
availability of ice time. At the present time we are unable to
procure all of the ice time needed for our program. New Hope/
Plymouth Athletic Association purchases ice time for all District
281 teams. For the current season, 82,6 hours were needed for all
of the programs, and it is projected that 953 hours will be
required for the 1989-90 season. Only 690 hours are available at
the primary.arena (New Hope Ice Arena) leaving the balance to be
purchased at other arenas in the metro area. The Armstrong Youth
Hockey Association is unable to purchase adequate ice time from
NHPAA so individual teams have to find additional ice time
wherever possible. This often results travel to arenas outside
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of the immediate area and practices at undesireable early morning
and late evening times. Also, to meet our stated goal of a
minimum of one practice for every game, teams share ice time and
utilize outdoor ice whenever possible.
The Robbinsdale Armstrong Youth Hockey Association supports a
Community Center in the City of Plymouth which would include an
ice arena to accomodate the current and growing needs of our
Association and our community.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim K. Sehnert
Youth Director
Armstrong Youth Hockey Association
4660 Deerwood Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
559-1389
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January 9, 1989
CITY O�
PLYMOUTR
Russ Johnson
4135 Trenton Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Russ:
Thank you for your letter sent to me recently and also the one to the
Plymouth City Council regarding the proposed Plymouth Community Center.
Your letter will be given to other members of the City Council and the
Council's Special Architectural Selection Committee.
Russ, in the past I have appreciated our phone conversations. Knowing that
you have lived in Plymouth a long time, your dedication to our youth is
appreciated by me. I hope that you and your group will be attending the
special public meeting on January 19.
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Sincerely,
Bob Zitur
Councilmember
,�nnn PI VAA!11 IT{ -I R -ll 11 FVAR7 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 5544'. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Robbinsdale Armstrong
Hockey Boosters
December 27, 1988
Plymouth City Council
City of Plymouth
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
To Whom It May Concern:
As representatives of the Armstrong Hockey Boosters, we
feel it is important to express our concern for the proposed
Plymouth Community Center. It is in our interest as financial
supporters for our high school hockey programs, that the needs
of our teams be included with any newly established programs
associated with the proposed community center. The future
of our organization and our ability to meet the needs of our
high school's programs are crucial to the access of available
ice time. The availability of adequate ice time is very lim-
ited within our area and is becoming increasingly more difficult
to facilitate. This is due in large part to the size of our
community and the projected population figures for the future
indicate a challange facing our existing program. As an or-
ganised association, we the Robbinsdale Armstrong Hockey
Boosters, are committed to assist the city of Plymouth in
their effort to establish a community center that would provide
an ice arena to accomodate the growing needs of our city.
Respectfully submitted,
d
Russ Johnson
Rink Feasibility Chairman
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CITY OF
January 13, 1989 PLYMOUTR
Mr. Marc J. Weisenburger
12300 30th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: YOUR AUGUST 28, 1988 LETTER
Dear Mr. Weisenburger:
Mayor Schneider asked that I respond to your letter which we first received
last August. I want to apologize for the delay in my response. I plain and
simply "dropped the ball."
Your letter expressed two concerns; the first was with respect to the exist-
ing location of your mailbox on the west side of Medicine Lake Road at
approximately 30th Avenue North. You indicate that this location poses an
inconvenience and potential safety,.hazard for residents wishing to get their
mail.
On January 11, I discussed your proposal with representatives of the Postal
Service. They requested a letter from me asking them to evaluate a reloca-
tion proposal in this area. I am attaching for your information a copy of,
the letter which I sent to Dan Heins of the Plymouth Post Office. I will
also provide you with a copy of his response once I have received it.
Your second concern was in regard to the trail on West Medicine Lake Drive.
As you know, a trail currently exists separate from the roadway from your
house to approximately 26th Avenue North. As I indicated to you in our
telephone conversation, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
considered extension of this trail southerly to the park at their January 12
meeting. You indicated to me that you had received an invitation to this
meeting and planned on attending. As promised, I have supplied Park and
Recreation Director Eric Blank with a copy of your letter in order that he
and members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission would be aware of
your position on this issue. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
will be making a recommendation to the City Council in the coming months. I
will ask Eric to keep you advised of their progress of this matter.
In our telephone conversation, you asked me whether it would be possible to
install a street light on West Medicine Lake Drive and 30th Avenue North. T
indicated that this could be done, but would require a petition from
residents in your area to pay the installation and ongoing energy charges
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. Marc J. Weisenburger
January 13, 1989
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associated with this light. I am atttaching the form which you would use to
petition for this improvement. Unless the form is signed by all
"benefitting" property owners in the neighborhood, a public hearing would be
held by the Council to determine whether the street light should be
installed. For your information, energy charges at present are
approximately $130.00 per year.
If you have questions on any of these matters, please let me know.
Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTS
We, the undersigned, do hereby petition the City of Plymouth, Mayor and Council
for the installation of street lights in the following area:
We do hereby waive our right to public improvement hearings and special assessment
hearings on this improvement.
NAME
ADDRESS
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January 12, 1989
Mr. Dan Heins
U.S. Post Office
3300 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
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SUBJECT: RELOCATION OF MAILBOXES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE AND 30TH AVENUE NORTH
Dear Mr. Heins:
I appreciated the opportunity to meet with you briefly the other day.
our meeting, you suggested that I write a letter requesting that
evaluate the possibility of relocating mailboxes.
In
you
I have received the attached August 28, 1988 letter from Mr. Marc
Weisenburger, who resides at 12300 30th Avenue North. Mr. Weisenburger
suggests that because of the traffic hazard posed by the existing location
of the mailboxes along West Medicine Lake Drive, that the boxes be relocated
to 30th Avenue on the north or south side of the street. He indicates that
the mailcarrier travels on 30th Avenue North so the relocation would not
inconvenience the driver or require route revision. If there is a hazard to
the neighbors picking up their mail then the same must be true for your mail
carrier.
I have enclosed a half -section map showing the approximate location of the
mailboxes. I would appreciate receiving your evaluation of this request.
Upon receipt of your response, I will convey your findings to Mr.
Weisenburger. I understand from our conversation that should you approve
the request, the responsibility for actual relocation of the mailboxes will
be that of the benefiting private property owners.
Thank you for yoyc attention to this matter.
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Assi ant City Manager
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Mayor Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
City Hall
Plymouth, MN.
Gear Mayor,
I am writing as a ten year resident of the City of Plymouth
and a recent resident of our current address. I would like
to address two concerns that I have regarding our
neighborhood.
We have a problem with the location of our mail box. Our
house is on the corner of 30th and Larch Lane. Our
neighborhood is recently developed and the mailboxes are
located across West Medicine Lake Road, at 30th and West
Medicine Lake Road. The problem with the location is that
there are no street lights located at that corner. We have
to pick up our mail by the roadside and make a left turn
into our neighborhood. The problem is magnified by the fact
that the mailboxes are located on the slope of a hill and
the oncoming traffic cannot see over the hill. The residents
have to make a left turn into the flow of traffic and cannot
see the traffic coming over the hill. My suggestion would be
to move the mailboxes to our side of the Road. Currently,
the mail delivery service enters the neighborhood to provide
service to three houses. It would not add to the cost and
eliminate the potentially dangerous situation. I would
appreciate your guidance and assistance to alleviate this
problem.
The second situation is one of beautifying the area of West
Medicine Lake Road. Currently, the Road is used for runners,
joggers, bikers, and walkers for exercise. The shoulder of
the road is small, consists of gravel, and is very rough. As
a jogger, I used the Road as a means of trying to stay fit.
However, I have to run directly on th.e Road because of the
problem=_ with the shoulders. Could you inform me of the
future plans of the Road? If you don't have improvements or
upgrade=_ planned for the Road, would you spend some time
giving consideration to improving the situation^
Thank: in advance for your assistance in answering these
inquiries
Sincerely,
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Marc J. Weisenburger
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT
REPORT DATE January 10, 1989 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 25, 1989
FILE NO.: 87117
PETITIONER: Christ Memorial Church
REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit for Day Care
LOCATION: Southeast corner of County Road 61 and Sunset Trail -13501
Sunset Trail
GUIDE PLAN CLASS: LA -1 (Low Density Residential)
ZONING: R -1A (Low Density Single Family Residential)
BACKGROUND:
This site has been the location of prior Conditional Use Permits for a
Montessori school (Resolution No. 85-814), a Day Care Center (Resolution
No. 85-742), and a Nursery School extension of their Day Care program
(Resolution No. 87-789).
A Notice of Public Hearing has been published in the Official City Newspaper
and all property owners within 500 feet have been notified.
PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
1. Day Care Centers and Nursery Schools, when operated in churches or public
or private schools, are allowed as a Conditional Use in the R -1A (Low
Density Single Family Residence) District.
2. The last previous approving Resolution for Day Care/Nursery activities at
this location provided for operating hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. The Petitioner has requested renewal of the 1987
Conditional Use Permit changing the operating hours to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. Any proposed changes in a Conditional Use
that are in conflict with conditions of an approved Conditional Use Permit
must be brought to the Planning Commission and City Council. These new
operating hours are different from those provided by Condition #8 of
Resolution No. 87-789.
3. All other aspects of the Conditional Use are proposed to be continued
consistent with the original approving Resolution No. 87-789. There have
been no reported problems with respect to this Conditional Use at this
location.
Staff Report (87117)
January 10, 1989
Page 2
4. Staff has attached hereto a description of the use as submitted by the
Petitioner in 1987. Except with respect to the operating hours, the use
is proposed to continue unchanged from this description.
PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS:
1. We find that the proposed Day Care and Nursery School program remains
consistent with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for a Conditional Use
Permit, and responds affirmatively to all criteria provided for in the
Ordinance. (Copy of criteria attached).
2. We find that the change of hours proposed will not materially change the
impact of the use on the community or the adjoining neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend approval of the request of a Conditional Use Permit modified as
to hours of operation, subject to the conditions reflected in the draft
recommendation attached hereto.
Submitted by:
ATTACHMENTS:
Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
1. Draft Recommendation
2. Location Map
3. Petitioner's 1987 Correspondence
4. Conditional Use Permit Criteria
5. Facility Layout Plan
6. Resolution No. 85-742
7. Resolution No. 85-814
8. Resolution No. 87-789
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APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (87117)
WHEREAS, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church has requested a Conditional Use
Permit to operate a Nursery School and Day Care facility at the church located
at 13501 Sunset Trail during hours different from those specified by the prior
Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called
Public Hearing and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for
Christ Memorial Lutheran Church for a Conditional Use Permit for a Nursery
School and Day Care facility in the church located at 13501 Sunset Trail,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and
Ordinances, and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
2. The permit is issued to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church as operator of
the facility and shall not be transferable.
3. The site shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.
4. The permit shall be renewed in one year to assure compliance with the
condition.
5. A copy of the current State license shall be provided prior to issuance
of the permit and shall be kept on file with the City.
6. Compliance with applicable Building and Fire Code requirements shall be
verified by the City prior to permit issuance.
7. All parking shall be off-street in designated areas which comply with the
Zoning Ordinance.
8. Hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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That part of the East 348 feet of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4) of '-Section Thirty—four (34) Township One Hundred Eighteen
H18) North of Range Tvmty—two (22) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian,
ennepin Count, Minnesota, lying north of the South 430 feed thereof and lying
South of the centerline of County Road No. 15, according to the United States
0overnment survey thereof.
PROPOSED USE
Christ Memorial Lutheran Church is requesting a renewal of a Conditional Use
Permit• due to program changes. The original Permit was issued for a Montessori
Program and :our Day Can Program. The Montessori program is no longer housed
in our facility, and we would like to add a limited Nursery School program to
supplement our Day Care.
The proposed Nursery School will be conducted under the direction of our Day Care
Board and the Church Board of Directors. The Program would have a maximum of
30 students and meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:00 AM and
12:00 PM during the school year. In general the preschool will use one of the
existing classrooms, the lavatories, and the fenced outdoor play area. The multi -use
room is also available for use during periods of inclement weather.
The Day Can involves a maximum of 30 children (infants and toddlers) between
the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The facilities are inspected and licensed by the
appropriate regulatory agencies to provide quality Cay Care to the surrounding
neighborhood. The program uses the existing Nursery, one of the classrooms and
the lavatories on a routine basis. In addition, limited use of the kitchen, a larger
classroom during inclement weather, and the outdoor play area are necessary.
Both of these programs were considered in response to several inquiries concerning
the limited availability of preschool and daycare facilities in the immediate area.
The Church already has facilities which are designed for educational purposes with
public health, safety, morals, and comfort in mind. The use of these facilities has
been limited to Sunday Mornings and occasional weekday evenings prior to the Day
Care Program. The building entry is located on the South side of the building, away
from the heavily traveled County Road 61 and Sunset Trail. County Road 61 on
the West side is bermed and landscaped to isolate the open play areas.
The proposed conditional use will not have a significant effect on the use or
enjoyment of property in the immediate vicinity. Currently the Church property as
a former County Road on the North, a County Road on the West, agricultural land
to the immediate South, and single family homes to the East. The two programs
consist almost entirely of indoor activity, with limited outdoor play under adult
supervision, 'These activities will have no effect on the surrounding property uses or
normal and orderly development.
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2. Procedure. Before any Conditional Use Permit may be granted, the application
therefore, shall be referred to the Planning Commission for purposes of evalua-
tion against the standards of this Section, Public Hearing, and development of a
recommendation to the City Council, which shall make the final determination as
to approval or denial.
a. The Planning Commission shall review the application and consider its con-
formance with the following standards:
(1) Compliance with and effect upon the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will
promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimen-
tal to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort.
(3) The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and and enjoyment
of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already
permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within
the neighborhood.
(4) The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses
permitted in the District.
(5) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress,
and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public
streets.
(6) The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the appli-
cable regulations of the district in which it is located.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 23rd day of September - 19�
The following members were present: Deputy Mayor Schneider Councilmembers_Crain,
N�ils and Vasiliou-
The following members were absent: Mayor Davenport
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Counrilmember Neils introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 85-742
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH FOR A DAYCARE: CENTER AT
1.3501 COUNTY ROAD 15 ( 85078 )
WHFRFAS, Christ Memorial Church has requested a Conditional Ose Permit for the opera-
tion of a daycarr center In the church at 13501 County Road 15; and,
WHFRFAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly r,alled Public
Hearinq and recommends approval;
NOW, THFRFFORE, RF IT HFRFRY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TNF CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MIN-
NESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for Christ Memorial Church
for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a daycare center at 13501 County Road 15, suh-
ject to the following conditions:
1. The permit is subject to ,ill applicable codas, regulations and Ordinances, and
viol.+tion thereof shall he grounds for revocation.
). The permit Is issued to Christ Memorial Church as operator of the dayeare favility
and Shall not be transferable.
3. Ttie site shall he malrttained In a sanitary manner.
4. Any Sielnaele shall ronform with the City Ordinance Standards.
5. The permit shall be renewed In one year to assure compliance with the condltlons.
h. A ropy of the current State license shall he provided prior to issuance of the
Permit and shall he kept on file with the City.
7. Compliance with applicable Building and Fire Code requirements shall be verif',rd
by the City prior to Permit Issuance.
8. All parking shall he off -Street in designated areas which romply with the 7orinq
Ordinance.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
and upon vote being taken thereon, the
0 owing voted in favor thereof: Deputy Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Crain.
Nei and Vasiliou
he following voted against or abstained: none
thereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 7t.h day of October 19 85
The following members were present: Mayor Davenport; LaUnci1membersNeils,
Schneider, Crain and Vasiliou
The following members were absent: none
af•
Councilme_mber Neils introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 85- 814
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PEKI-IIT FOR CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH FOR A MONTESSORI SCHOOL
13501 COUNTY ROAD 15 (85078)
WHEREAS, Christ Memorial Church has requeSLdd a Conditional Use Permit for a Montessori
School in the church at 13501 County Road 15; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public
Hearing and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MIN-
NESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for Christ Memorial Church
for a Conditional Use Permit for a Montessori School at 13501 County Road 15, subject
to the following conditions:
1.
The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and
Ordinances, and
violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
2.
The permit is issued to the Montessori School of Wayzata Bay as
operator of the
Montessori School facility and shall not be transferable.
3.
The site shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.
4.
Any signage shall conform with the City Ordinance standards.
5.
The permit shall be renewed in one year to assure compliance with
the conditions.
6.
A copy of the current State license shall be provided prior to
issuance of the
Permit and shall he kept on file with the City.
7.
Compliance with applicable Building and Fire Code requirements shall he verified
by the City prior to Permit issuance.
8.
All parking shall be off-street in designated areas which comply
with the toning
Ordinance.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Crain , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted In favor thereo s Mayor Iravenport, Councilmembers Neils,
Schneidert Crain and Vasiliou
The following voted against or a sta ned: none
thereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT
REPORT DATE January 10, 1989 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 25, 1989
FILE NO.: 88140
PETITIONER: Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake
REQUEST: MPUD Conditional Use Permit/Preliminary Plan/Final Plan
Amendment and Variances for Signage at Parkers Lake Planned
Unit Development
LOCATION: North of County Road 6 between Niagara Lane and Vicksburg
Lane
GUIDE PLAN CLASS: LA -2 (Low Medium Density Residential), LA -3 (High Medium
Density Residential), I -P (Planned Industrial)
ZONING: MPUD 83-1
BACKGROUND:
On March 16, 1987, the City Council approved an amended MPUD Preliminary
Plan/Plat for the Parkers Lake project by Resolution No. 87-176. There were
no specific approvals with regard to the Preliminary Plan/Plat for Signage for
this project.
On August 1, 1988, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-439, where an
amendment was made to the MPUD Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plan, and
Final Plan; and Variances were granted to allow signage for this project.
A Notice of Public Hearing has been published by the Official City Newspaper
and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
PRIMARY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
1. This Application is to amend and extend the previously approved Sign Plan
for the Parkers Lake Planned Unit Development. Components of the
Application are as follows:
a. The six "Primary Monument" signs previously approved are proposed to be
each increased five square feet in size.
b. A "Project Monument" sign, excluded from the original Sign Plan
approval, is now proposed to be 40 square feet in size.
c. A number of "Subdivision Monument" signs is proposed to be decreased by
five from the original proposal, and also to be decreased in size from
Staff Report (88140)
January 10, 1989
Page 2
the previously approved 23 square feet to a range of 9.6 square feet to
13 square feet. The total aggregate decrease in square footage for
"Subdivision Monument" signs is proposed to be 373.8 square feet.
2. The Sign Plan amendments are proposed for an active MPUD (Mixed Planned
Unit Development). As such, the amendments proposed must be specifically
approved as an amendment to the MPUD Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary
Plan, and Final Site Plan. The basis for a recommendation to the City
Council regarding an MPUD amendment includes the following:
a. Compatibility with the stated purposes and intent of the Planned Unit
Development.
b. Relationship with the proposed plan with neighborhood in which it is
proposed to be located, to the City's Comprehensive Plan. and to other
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
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In addition, the Final Site Plan must be found to be consistent with the
approved Preliminary Plan and any special conditions that were attached to
that Preliminary Plan.
3. The City Attorney has advised that the provisions of the Sign Ordinance
are not subject to the flexibility provisions of the Planned Unit
Development Ordinance in the same manner as setbacks and dwelling unit
dimensions are. While it remains necessary to provide for the amendment
of the MPUD, it is also necessary for any signs that are proposed as a
part of the Sign Plan within the MPUD, that may be inconsistent with the
sign provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, to be addressed in terms of a
Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance provides six
specific criteria that must be met by any proposal for that proposal to be
eligible for a Variance. A copy of those Variance criteria is attached to
this Staff Report. The Petitioner has provided a written response to the
Variance criteria.
4. The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance sign regulations that apply to the
Sign Plan amendments that are now proposed are the following:
a. Residential neighborhoods, subdivisions and multi -residential
complexes are permitted two area identification signs as entrance
monuments, to aggregate not more than 32 square feet in area. The
Parkers Lake North MPUD boasts 11 subdivisions of one type of
residential development or another, therefore subdivision would be
eligible for 22 total area identification signs aggregating 352 square
feet. All signs covered by the proposed amendment would qualify as
Staff Report (88140)
January 10, 1989
Page 3
"area identification signs" under the Ordinance, even though the
Petitioner has chosen to divide them into three categories:
"Subdivision Entrance", "Primary Monument", and "Project Monument".
The provisions of Resolution No. 88-439 address those categories of
signs in the same manner, providing for a total of 32 (26 Subdivision
Monuments and 6 Primary Entrance) aggregating 808 square feet. The
current proposal is for an aggregate of 28 signs and an aggregate of
444 square feet.
5. No tertiary signage; signage for the industrial area; or signage for the
neighborhood shopping center is proposed by this Plan amendment. All
signage for those areas has been previously approved.
6. All signage proposed must maintain a 20 foot setback from public street
right-of-way lines. All signs proposed by the amended Plan maintain the
20 foot right-of-way setback and none are located in street medians.
PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS:
1. The net impact of the proposed amendment to the Parkers Lake North Master
Sign Plan compared to the previously approved Master Sign Plan is a
reduction of the scale of required Variance from the Zoning Ordinance sign
specifications, both in terms of the number of signs proposed as "Area
Identification" and in the aggregate square footage of those proposed
signs.
2. The overall use diversity scale, and degree of advance planning reflected
by the Parkers Lake North MPUD is, without question, unique in terms of
most developments within the City of Plymouth. It is reasonable to say
that this unique nature provides a basis for the Variances that are
required to accommodate the Plan as proposed.
3. The amendment to the MPUD Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat/Plan,
and Final Site Plan is not significant in terms of the previously approved
plans for the project. This proposal remains compatible with the stated
purposes and intent of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance; reflect a
positive relationship with the MPUD Plan, the neighborhood in which the
project is located, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and provisions of the
City Zoning Ordinance as noted in #1 above; and, positive internal
organization, adequate uses, circulation, and open spaces.
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend approval of the amendment to the MPUD Conditional Use Permit,
Preliminary Plan, and Final Site Plan including the Variances.
Staff Report (88140)
January 10, 1989
Page 4
Submitted by: l L��C:f'- `C1 /
Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Recommendation for Approval
2. Petitioner's Narrative
3. Resolution No. 88-439
4. Location Map
5. Large Plans
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APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT
AND FINAL PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARKERS LAKE NORTH FOR A MASTER
SIGN PLAN AND FOR UNITED PROPERTIES, INC. AND LAUKKA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
(88140) (MPUD 83-1)
WHEREAS, Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake has requested an amendment to the
Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan, Final Plan, and Conditional Use
Permit with Variances for Parkers Lake North for a Master Sign Plan for the
Parkers Lake North MPUD; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called
Public Hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for
Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development
Preliminary Plan, Final Plan and Conditional Use Permit with Variances for
Parkers Lake North MPUD, for a Master Sign Plan, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Sign Permits shall be applied for and issued responsive to this approved
Sign Plan only.
2. Signage as approved herein will be permitted only upon written
application and approval by the underlying property owner, together with
easements and with specific legal commitments for the continued
maintenance of that sign, as approved by the City prior to filing.
3. The applicant shall provide Association documents for Parkers Lake North
to provide for ownership and maintenance of the signs by the applicable
owners' Association; the documents shall be approved by the City Attorney
and filed with the County prior to issuance of permits.
4. All sign setbacks shall be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance
specifications and regulations.
5. Variances to the Zoning Ordinance standards for signage are approved,
based on a finding that Zoning Ordinance criteria are met, as follows:
A. To allow 28 "Area Identification" signs, depicted on this plan: One
"Project Monument", six "Primary Entrance", and 21 "Subdivision
Monument" signs, where the Zoning Ordinance allows 22 total Area
Identification signs for the 11 designated residential areas of the
Mixed Planned Unit Development.
B. To allow an aggregate 444 square foot sign area, where the Zoning
Ordinance permits 352 square foot aggregate Area Identification
signage over the 11 identified residential areas of the Mixed Planned
Unit Development.
6. The sign construction materials shall be as presented by the petitioner
and shall not be plastic.
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s �.3erllo`su ARCHITECTURAL FORUM INCORPORATED (612) 831-5926
4801 West 81st Street, Suite 101, Minneapolis, MN 55437
January 18, 1989
Mr. Charles Dillerut
Community Development coordinator
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
P i yr south , MN 55447
Dear CNJCF, :
Pursuant to your request regarding a response to the Zoning ordinance
Variance Standards, the following explanation should serve as
clarification of our needs and requests for variance consideration.
1. A large number of separate neighborhoods within the total PU--
contain significant bermed perimeters, many of these berms fall
adjacent to neighborhood and sub -neighborhood points of entry.
-ne developer, in this latest sign proposal, has sought to create
a significant- landscape statement tied in with neighborhood and
project monumentat i on . It is because of tr', : s objective that the
submitted design was create--, and it is because of the number of
neighborhoocs that the number cf signs evolved.
2. Again as previously stated, the configuration of the PUG, with the
numerous mixed-use neighborhoods, recuires the number of signs
requested to adequately maintain the overall graphic image for the
total PUG.
3. The value of the property is increased only in the sense that a
better planned and more visually cohesive community is by its very
nature perceived as a better place to live and work. This should
be perceived as an advantage to the total community of Plymouth.
4. As previously stated, size and quantity of signage is required to
reinforce the total character of the Parkers Lake community and is
thus in conflect with the existing ordinance.
5. All signage submitted is of such size, scale, vertical height and
setback of right of way as to meet and/or exceed safety standards
required by the city and will pose no threat to the public welfare
or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in
which the parcel of land is located.
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Mr. Charles Dillerud
January 18, 19c9
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6. The proposed variation wi71 not by the very nature of its design
impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or
substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or
increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or
substantially diminish or impair property values within the
neighborhood. By contrast, the submitted proposal should enhance
the total living environment and provide a sense of place and pride
for a i 1 future res i dents of the Parkers Lake PUD.
Choc,., I Dope these responses adequately address the six issues in order
that we may be approved for oj�- recently submitted sign proposal.
Respectfully yours,
Gerald J. Mazzara
Architect/Principal
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the day of AuOust , 19&F. 1hr
following members were present: Mayor Schne der, ouncilmembers Vasiliou, Ricker,
Zitur and Sisk
The following members were absent: None
Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-439
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT AND FINAt_
PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARKERS LAKE NORTH FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN AND
FOR UNITED PROPERTIES, INC. AND LAUKKA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (87006) (MPUD 63-1)
WHEREAS, United Properties and Laukka Development Company have requested an Amendment
to the Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat and Final Plan and Conditional
Use Permit for Parkers Lake North for a Master Sign Plan for the Parkers Lake North
MPUD; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public
Hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MIN-
NESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for United Properties, Inc.
and Laukka Development Company for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development Prelim-
inary Plan/Plat and Final Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Parkers Lake North MPUD,
for a Master Sign Plan, to be constructed according to the plans that are staff dated
and stamped as approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. Sign Permits shall be applied for and issued responsive to this approved Sign Plan
only; and, that Sign A - Project Monument, is not part of the approved plan.
2. Signage as approved herein will be permitted only upon written application and
approval by the underlying property owner, together easements and with specific
legal commitments for the continued maintenance of that sign, as approved by the
City prior to filing.
3. The applicant shall provide Association documents for Parkers Lake North to pro-
vide for ownership and maintenance of the signs by the applicable owners Associa-
tion; the documents shall be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the
County prior to issuance of permits.
4. All sign setbacks shall be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance specifications and
regulations.
S. No approval is granted for size, location, or design for the signage labeled "Com-
mercial Signage", depicted for a location within Outlot K, of the Parkers Lake
North MPUD.
PLEASE SEE PAGE TWO
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Resolution No. 86-439
6. Prior to issuance of sign permits, the petitioner shall submit an amended plan fni
relocation of the signs labeled "Subdivision Entrance".
7. Approval is hereby granted for the erection of only two signs as labeled
"Industrial Signage". These signs shall he so located as to provide a setharL
from the property line consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
8. No approval is granted or implied, other than basic design, of signs labeled
"tertiary." Sign size, location, and amount shall be addressed with site specific
final plans.
9. Variances to the Zoning Ordinance standards for signage are approved as follows:
A. To allow 32 "Area Identification" signs, depicted on this plan, six
"Primary Entrance", and 26 "Subdivision Monument" signs, where the Zoning
Ordinance allows 22 total Area Identification signs for the 11 designated
residential areas of the Mixed Planned Unit Development.
B. To allow an aggregate 808 sq. ft. sign area (35 sq. ft. for each "Primary
Entrance" sign and 23 sq. ft. for each "Subdivision Monument" sign), where
the Zoning Ordinance permits 352 sq. ft. aggregate Area Identification,
signage over the 11 identified residential areas of the Mixed Planned Unit
Development.
C. To allow two Area Identification signs aggregating 196 sq. ft. of sign
surface area for the Industrial use area of the Mixed Planned Unit
Development.
D. No variance for construction of signs in any public or private road medl-*n
or right-of-way is granted or implied.
10. The sign construction materials shall be as presented by the petitioner and shall
not be plastic; acrylic letters may be used on the industrial sign.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Couneilmember Ricker , and upon vote being taken thereon, the followTnq
vote n favor t ereo t a or c neider Councilmembers Vasiliou Ricker,
74r..r and Alslt - e o Ow ng
vo a aga nst or abstained:
Resolution was declared duly p
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