HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-19-1989CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 19, 1989
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -- Monday, January 23, 5:30 p.m. Council
study session in City Council conference room.
2. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Forum in
City Council conference room.
3. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, January 23, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting in City Council chambers.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, January 25, 7:30 p.m. The
Planning Commission will meet in the City Council chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-4)
5. HRA -- Thursday, January 26, 6:30 p.m. The Plymouth Housing and
Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City Counicl chambers.
Agenda attached. (M-5)
6. TOWN MEETING -- Monday, January 30, 7:00 p.m. Town meeting for Area
3 residents.
7. MEETING CALENDARS-- Meeting calendars for January and February are
attached. M-7
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 19, 1989
Page 2
FOR YOUR INFORMATION......
1. LEGISLATIVE_ BREAKFAST - JANUARY 14 - Mayor Schneider, Lloyd Ricker
and I attended the 1st Legislative Breakfast of this session Satur-
day morning. Senator Pat McGowan and Representatives Limmer and
Heap were present. Senator Ramstad and Representative Abrams were
absent. As might be expected, most of the discussion surrounded the
matter of property taxes. There is general agreement that the
suburbs were in for hefty increases in property taxes as a result of
the last legislative session. The Legislators recognize that this
does not appear to be a partisan issue, but one which they need to
work on together, along with all other surburban legislators to
correct. No one, however, had any specific proposals to put on the
table. Senator Reichgott briefly discussed her plans to consider
additional controls over the use of tax increment financing. She
indicated that her proposal may not reach the legislative floor
until the next session.
2. 1989 PROPERTY TAX ESTIMATES - The Minnesota Department of Revenue
has revised its estimate ontheimpact of 1989 property taxes. The
Council may recall that originally it was estimated that property
taxes state-wide would increase by approximately $175 million as a
result of the last legislative session. The Revenue Department has
now projected that property taxes will go up $215.6 million state-
wide. Of that amount, $208.8 million (96.9 percent) will occur in
the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Revenue Department is pro-
jecting that residential homesteaded property taxes will increase on
the average 11.1 percent in the metropolitan area and 3.8 percent
outstate. Commercial/industrial property taxes in the metropolitan
area are projected to increase 13.1 percent, while outstate are
expected to decrease 5.2 percent. Unfortunately, this shift is
occasioned by the increased value of property in the metropolitan
area as compared to outstate. The Revenue Department again projects
that residential homestead in the metropolitan area will have
increased 9.2 percent as compared to 4 percent outstate.
Commercial/industrial properties are project to have increased 10.8
percent in the metropolitan area and 4.3 percent outstate. The
Revenue Department's data comes from the latter part of November and
is, of course, subject to revision. The net effect, of course, is
to continue to demonstrate that the economic engine of the state is
the metropolitan area and that the resources generated will be
largely funnelled to support outstate governmental activities.
3. CITY ATTORNEY CLIENT SUMMARY -- The City Attorney's monthly client
summary for December is attached. (I-3)
4. PLYMOUTH ON PARADE -- The cover of Plymouth on Parade will change
beginning with the March/April issue. Attached is the new cover for
both the horizontal and vertical versions of the booklet. (I-4)
5. WAYZATA DISTRICT COMPLIANCE MEETING -- The Wayzata School Board will
host a meeting with elected officials on Monday, February 13, at 6
p.m. at the Wayzata Senior High School. A copy of the meeting
notice is attached. (I-5)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 19, 1989
Page 3
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Tom Heidelberger, representing Families Supporting
Adoption Organization, granting permimssion to ice fishing
contest on Medicine Lake on Saturday, February 4. (I -5a)
b. Letter responding Dave Vigdal, Vice President, Administration,
CVN Companies, from Dick Carlquist, concerning Teamster labor
organizing activities at the company site. (I -5b)
c. Letter from Cimarron East Homeowners Association, Inc., to Wayne
Nelson, Project Manager, SEIS, conveying the Association's
opposition to the construction of the Waste Transfer Station.
(I -5c)
d. Letter from John Muchlinski, Athletic Director, Wayzata Schools,
to Eric Blank, on the District's interest in the proposed
Community Center. (I -5d)
e. Letter from Theodore Kemna, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, to
Blair Tremere, commenting on the City ordinance relative to
churches and religious institutions. (I -5e)
f. Report from Ben Withhart, Senior Community Services, on a
Plymouth multi-purpose Senior Center. (I -5f)
g. Letter to Steven
from Jim Thomson,
lawsuit. (I -5g)
JGW:jm
attachments
Szarke, attorney representing Francis Bauer,
regarding the Bauer v. City of Plymouth
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1989 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3.* CONSENT AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
January 11, 1989
A. Request of Christ Memorial Church for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Cay Care Center located at the southeast coenr of County Road 61 and
Sunset Trail - 13501 Sunset Trail (87117)
B. Request of Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for an MPUD Conditional Use
Permit/Preliminary Plan/Final Plan Amendment and Variances for
Signage at Parkers Lake Planned Unit Development located north of
County Road 6 between Niagara Lane and Vicksburg Lane (88140)
C. Zoning Ordinance Textual Amendments
A. Comprehensive Plan Update
1. Goals, Objectives & Criteria
2. Land Use Guide Plan
4. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ANNUAL MEETING
January 26, 1989
6:30 p.m.
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes for October 20, 1988 Meeting
III. Nomination and Election of Officers
IV. Revision in Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract Format
V. Year End Status Reports
A. Section 8 Program
B. Housing Rehabilitation Program
C. Senior Citizen Housing Site
D. Child Care Subsidy Program
E. Union City Mission
F. Home Energy Check -Up Program
VI. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Year XV
VII. Review and Update of Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, & Criteria
VIII. Information Items
IX. Other Business
X. Adjournment
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* 110 General
111 Prosecution - Court
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111A Prosecution -Office
Time
1024 Codification
2577 Claims
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4598 Perl Land.
Registratio
5248 Project 648 -
Eminent Domain
5322 Project 762 -
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5439 Lyndale Terminal Co
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514.27
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1,237.14
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120.00
0.00
0.00
120.00
24.00
0.00
0.00
24.00
16.00
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0.00
16.00
440.00
19.12
O.Ov
459.12
208.00
0.00
0.00
208.00
212.00
11.20
0.00
223.20
192.00
6.50
0.00
198.50
432.00
3.60
0.00
435.60
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5579
Begin Junkyard
64.00
24.20
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General Labor
40.00
0.00
0.00
40.00
Matters
5820
TIF III Ryan
620.00
18.28
0.00
638.28
Development
5860
Plymouth Police
320.00
0.00
0.00
320.00
Negotiations
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5877
TIF
752.00
0.00
0.00
752.00
5911
Novy: Court of
3,168.00
0.00
0.00
3,168.00
Appeals
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6061
Hillsboro Manor Land
136.00
0.00
0.00
136.00
Registration
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First Bank Land
88.00
0.00
0.00
88.00
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Name
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6098
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40.00
3.60
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Abatement &
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6099
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92.00
3.60
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95.60
Assessment Appeal
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Copeland Land
152.00
15.60
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167.60
Acquisition
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Domain
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6191
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270.00
2.00
0.00
272.00
Eminent Domain
Project 250
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304.00
0.00
0.00
304.00
Center -General
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Subdivision
128.00
0.00
0.00
128.00
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Client 66 Totals: 28,854.00 2,436.34 $0.00 $31,290.34
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Total Due: $29,831.59
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BLIC SCHOOLS
Independent School District 284
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660
January 18, 1989
Mayor Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Virgil,
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DAVID R. LANDSWERK. Ph.D
Superintendent of Schools
WAYZATA, MN 55391-9990 (612) 47F-31011
Annually the Wayzata Board of Education holds a compliance meeting
to encourage a frank discussion among elected officials on
improving mutual cooperation with the school board and their
respective boards. I cordially invite you to attend our meeting
scheduled for Monday, February 13, 1989 - 6:00 P.M., Wayzata
Senior High School, 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth, MN. A light
dinner will be served at 6:00 and continue with the following
agenda:
Information Sharing Session on
Open Enrollment/Desegregation
6:30-6:35 P.M. I. Introductions
6:36-6:50 II. Cooperative Integrated Education -
Will Antell, Manager, Equal Education
Opportunities, State Department of
Education
6:51-7:25 III. Open Discussion/Questions
7:26 IV. Adjourn
Wayzata District 284 is changing and is preparing for the many
challenges of the future. Please join us for an evening of
discussion and camaraderie by filling out the enclosed
reservation. Feel free to suggest topics for discussion to be
covered on February 13th.
PS' c rely,
avid R. Landswerk
Superintendent of Schools
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 284
Wayzata, MN
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Community Education Services - Meeting of Compliance
February 13, 1989
AGENDA
1. Convene - 6:30 p.m. @ Wayzata High School Cafeteria
6:30-6:35 P.M. 2. Introductions
6:36-6:50 3. Cooperative Integrated Education - Will Antell, Manager,
Equal Education Opportunities, State Department of
Education
6:51-7:25 4. Qpen Discussion/Question
7:26 5. Adjourn
NOTE: Meeting will be preceded by a light supper at 6:00 p.m.
JB/jl
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C ITY OF
January 18, 1989 PLYMOUTH+
Tom Heidelberger
2717 N Lamplighter Ln
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear Mr. Heidelberger:
The City of Plymouth is pleased to grant permission to the Families Supporting
Adoption Organization to hold an ice fishing contest on Medicine Lake,
Saturday, February 4, 1989. However, there is another ice fishing contest
scheduled that same day in approximately the same area sponsored by the Boy
Scouts. You should probably contact Michael Brown, the chairman of that
event, to somehow coordinate your two activities, so that contestants arriving
aren't confused about where to go. Mr. Brown's phone number is 535-6336.
In your letter, you state your group will remove all debris from the ice
following your contest. In past years, this has been done to our complete
satisfaction, and the City sincerely appreciates your efforts in this area. A
member of our park maintenance crew will check the lake on Monday, February 6,
which is standard practice following an event of this type.
Good luck with the contest, and if I can be of further assistance to you,
please call me at 559-2800 x 265.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
EJB/np
cc: City Manager
Superintendent of Parks
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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January 17. 1989 PLYMOUTH+
Mr. Dave Vigdal
Vice President. Administration
CVN Companies Inc.
1405 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth. Minnesota 55441-4494
SUBJECT: TEAMSTER LABOR ORGANIZING ACTIVITY
Dear Mr. Viodal:
A copy of your letter has been posted on the bulletin board in the officers
sauadroom. In this manner, it will be read by all patrol officer personnel.
I have enclosed with this letter a coov of our policy in labor disputes. Prior
to your company occuovino your present site. this department was involved in
numerous confrontations with labor representatives when Litton Industries was the
employer. I sincerely hope that we do not return to those busy days!
Sincerely,
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Richard J. Carlouist
Public Safety Director
RJC : as
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
34"^ PLYN"OUTH E'DULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA `,5447. TELEPHONE (612) 5592805
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C O M P A N I E 5 I N C
January 16, 1989
Chief Dick Carlquist
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Chief Carlquist:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank your department for
the very timely manner in which they have responded to CVN's
requests for assistance. This is particularly true with the recent
Teamsters' labor organizing activity.
This past weekend the Teamsters activity has escalated from
peaceful distribution of literature to shouting obscenities and
beating on the cars of employees who do not wish to accept their
material.
I have assured our employees that our CVN Guards will continue to
be present in an attempt to protect them from harm; however, I have
a concern that things could get out of hand on a moments notice and
create a major public safety hazard.
By this letter, I am requesting that you advise your officers of
the potential volatility of the situation if these union organizers
are unable to restrain their behavior.
We have instructed our CVN Guard force to remain in close contact
with your department in an effort to minimize potential problems
and maximize response time in the event of trouble.
Thank you, again, for your cooperation.
Cordially Yours,
Dave V' al
Vice President,
Administration
1405 Xenium Lane North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441-4494 612/559/8000 Telex 290/952
Cable Value Nelv.ork C.O.M B. Direct Marketing C.O.M B Retail C.O.M.B. Wholesale Frank Ginsberg Enterprises National Liquidators
Cimarron East Homeowners Association, Inc.
1489819th Ave. No.
Plymouth, MN 55441
January 12, 1989
Wayne Nelson
Project Manager, SEIS
Mears Park Centre
230 East 5th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Nelson:
1 am President of the Cimarron East Homeowners Association. One of our Board
Members (E.W. Olson) and a few of our homeowners attended your January 5th
meeting at Cooper High School.
Our Board represents 184 homeowners located between Fernbrook and Niagra
Lanes, one block north of County Road 6. After reviewing the written
information brought to us by Mr. Olson and hearing his verbal report, the Board
of Directors have unanimously gone on record as strongly opposing the
construction of a Waste Transfer Station either at the primary site on the
northeast corner of 494 and County Road 6 or the secondary site at the Hennepin
County Work House Industrial Site.
Referral to the map of Plymouth will show you that we are a large residential
community practically next door to your primary site and only a few blocks from
the Work House Site. Please find below just a few of our objections.
(1) We do not feel that your report has adequately addressed the traffic
problem. The new clover leaf, already under construction at 494 and County
Road 6 will bring additional traffic to the area off of 494 that does not exist at the
present time. This increase in traffic will exist regardless of the proposed sights,
and would increase significantly with the opening of the Transfer Station at either
of the proposed locations.
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January 12, 1989 Wayne Nelson Project Manager, SE1S Page 2
(2) We do not feel the hazardous waste issue has been adequately addressed. In
addition to the problem of possible ground water contamination and/or run-off,
there will be additional traffic of homeowners and plant personnel bringing waste
materials to the facility.
(3) The increased noise level would be a direct result of the opening of the new
intersection and would increase significantly with the opening of the Transfer
Station. Such an increase in the noise level existing six days a week to
accommodate the Transfer Station would be objectionable.
(4) Contrary to your belief, there is no question in our minds that when you
review the aforementioned objections in addition to others already on record
from testimony at the meeting on January 5, 1989; our property values would
indeed be reduced.
We all purchased our homes prior to any interest being indicated in establishing a
Waste Transfer Station in our backyard. We wish to make our objections a matter
of record and would welcome any opportunity to discuss them with you in person.
Sincerely,
Thomas Lanenberg
President
Cimarron East Homeowners Association, Inc.
'-'cc: City of Plymouth - City Council
Board of Directors, Cimarron East Homeowners Association, Inc.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
:pendent School District 284
WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL • 305 VICKSBURG LANE • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-3999 • TELEPHONE 612/476-3000
January 13, 1989
Mr. Eric Blank
Plymouth Parks and Recreation
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mtn 55447
Dear Mr. Blank:
The Wayzata School District is very much interested in using the
community center being planned by the City of Plymouth. We believe
that this facility can serve the interests of both the municipality
as a whole and our school community. As you know, District 284 is
principally made up of Plymouth residents.
District 284 schools have a need for "home" access to a larger ice
arena and an olympic sized pool --both with appropriate seating. As
relates to hockey, the Wayzata Senior High facility is inadequate and
offers no potential for expansion. If Plymouth were to build a
standard sized rink with approximately 1,500 seats, it would meet Lake
Conference capacity expectations admirably. It would also provide a
general purpose facility from which the entire community would benefit.
Youth hockey, for example, is growing rapidly and seeks evermore ice and
spectator space.
We will be most appreciative
"ground floor" request and s
tional and support purposes.
Sincerely,
I
John Muchlinski
Athletic Director
Wayzata Schools
cc: James Willis
David R. Landswerk
of whatever consideration you give this
and ready to meet with you for both informa-
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Christ Memorial Lutheran Church
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13501 SUNSET TRAIL, PLYMOUTH, MN 55441 • PHONES 5443632 544 3667
(1 MILE NORTH OF RIDGEDALE ON 61)
January 16, 1989
Mr. Blair Tremere
Community Development Director,.
3400 Plymouth Boulevard \\\
Plymouth, MN 55447
Subject: City of Plymouth Ordinance No. 88 - relative to churches and
religious institutions.
Dear Mr. Tremere:
My first disappointment with the above referenced ordinance was the date
that the City of Plymouth set for the public hearing, Wednesday, December 28,
1988. Most churches are busy with the Christmas holidays and family -related
issues at this time of the season and often don't have the time or energy to
be prepared to attend public hearings.
I will only comment on a couple of items:
1) The area of churches in R -IA, R -IB and R-2 districts is set at
a minimum of 3 acres and a maximum of 10 acres. I believe the
location of a church in a residential district is more impor-
tant than the size of the parcel on which a church is located.
If a church is on an arterial or collector street, they can
access to those streets rather than through the adjoining
neighborhood. The location of the church plant, if carefully
planned, can be a partial buffer to a residential neighbor-
hood rather than letting the mass of bituminous adjoin the
single family residential houses.
2) If churches are to be allowed in an FRD district, they must
plan carefully so as to have access to arterial and collector
streets and not be a detriment to the neighborhood with masses
of bituminous adjoining future residential homes.
3) The existing as well as the proposed ordinance has no provision
for allowing churches in I-1 districts and -there may be cases
where a church on the edge of an I-1 district or even any of
the business districts may be very compatible and could share
parking space.
REV. DOUGLAS C. WAHLBERG PASTOR - 577-1017
REV. JANE BUCKLEY-FARLEE ASSISTANT PASTOR - 729-8539
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With the above comments for your consideration, I would suggest that the
proposed ordinance be defeated at this time and a committee composed of mem-
bers of the City of Plymouth staff, two or three Planning Commission members,
and representatives of several of the community churches be formed to work
out the regulations for an ordinance that can be acceptable to the city as
well as the church community, and we can all live in an atmosphere of Chris-
tian love and not animosity.
I would be happy to serve on this committee and look forward to hearing
from you.
Sincerely yours,
Theodore D. Kemna
TDK:lmw
cc: Dave Nygren, Congregational President
Reverend Doug Wahlberg
Chuck Dillerud
Honorable Mayor Virgil Schneider.
James Willis
Members of City of Plymouth Planning Commission
Members of City of Plymouth Council
PLYMOUTH MULTI—PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER
January 16, 1989 — Ben Withhart
'The Differences between the Existing Senior Clubs
Program and a Multi—purpose Senior Center'
A Multi—purpose Senior Center promotes health and
wellness in the older population in ways that are
somewhat similar to the existing program but very
different in scope and effectiveness. The existing club
program allows a group of seniors to gather for a
meeting a couple times a month. There are also trips,
health screenings, tax assistance, energy assistance,
and various adult education/recreational programs
scheduled. The Clubs Program, by its nature, allows for
only limited volunteer opportunity for retirees, it
allows for only 1 im i ted opportunities for social
interaction, and a limited amount of
educational/health/recreational programs.
A Multi—purpose Senior Center, open five days a
week, offers retirees the opportunity to volunteer at a
meaningful job in a supportive environment. Our
employment provides a tremendous amount of structure,
social interaction, and self worth to all of us.
Retirement can mean a loss of all three of these vital
elements. A Multi—purpose Senior Center utilizes and
needs hundreds of retiree volunteers. The volunteer
service is a program in itself with the retiree
volunteers doing jobs such as:
receptionists/ information and referral (10 a week + back -ups -40 total)
greeter, host and hostess (1 couple each day- 50 individuals)
kitchen volunteers (3 each day- 60 individuals)
lunch servers Q each day- 60 individuals)
instructors in all types of classes/ group leaders (15 volunteers)
newsletter volunteers (4 volunteers)
cable T.V. volunteers (8 volunteers)
tax aide volunteers (4 volunteers)
fuel assistance volunteers (4 volunteers)
volunteers to help with health screenings (5 volunteers)
volunteers to plan and carry out dances, parties and big events (12 vol.)
transportation volunteers: routers & drivers (20 volunteers)
trip planning and escort volunteers (10 volunteers)
peer counselor volunteers (10 volunteers)
program advisory committee (12 volunteers)
The list of volunteer opportunities will be as varied as
the interests of the retirees who come to the center. It
is the use and promotion of older volunteers that builds
a strong sense of ownership of the center. This sense of
ownership grows if the participants are allowed and
encouraged to help through volunteering. It is important
for us to start their involvement even now in the
planning stages.
A Multi-purpose Senior Center will also allow us to
encourage other agencies to extend their services to
Plymouth seniors. Many agencies now serve Plymouth but
in order to receive service one has to travel.
Programs not now available in Plymouth would
include a daily dining program. Several studies have
shown how important eating one balanced meal a day can
be for older people. Income is not a significant factor
in poor nutritional habits amoung the elderly, rather
social isolation, eating alone, causes many people to
eat poorly. The daily dining program allows for good
nutrition, opportunities for nutritional education
such as salt etc.) ano an
opportunity to get out of the house and socialize with
peers.
A Multi-purpose Center becomes a base on which to
build programs and services. The building itself
encourages people to participate and use it. The number
of programs and participation levels will be much, much
higher after the building opens. In the neighboring City
of Minnetonka the level of programming, participation,
and fees collected all more than doubled, in some cases
up four times after the new center opened. In Plymouth
we can expect an even more dramatic rise in
participation because Minnetonka had a successful Senior
Center with more services, volunteers and programs than
Plymouth will have prior to opening its new building.
I
The following is the actual list of activities
occurring during January 1989 at the Minnetonka Center
C1.5 F.T.E. professional staff + .5 F.T.E. receptionist
+ .5 F.T.E. Senior Aide). We can expect a similar level
of activity in P1 mouth of ter being open a year:
1- January dance
1- superbowl pancake breakfast
1- local history program
1- film festival: 'In Beaver Valley' and 'Guinea Pigs is Pigs'
1- 'Cartoon Your Way Through Life' with a retired cartoonist
I- slide show: "Eating For Your Health"
1- Mary Lou Martin of Animal Adventures with her animal friends
I- luncheon talk by an officer from the Police Department
1- Senator Jim Ramstad- 'Anti-crime Legislation"
5- fruit bingo
1- speaker on Medicare Catastrophic Coverage
1- film on Hawaii
1- trip: Mpls. Chamber Symphony at the World Theater
1- trip: Winter Birds and Tracks in the Snow, Lowry Nature Ctr.
I- trip: Winter Carnival Sights
1- show and tell day, (craft or hobby)
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5- recreational cards
12- senior exercise group meetings
4- chorale
4- senior AA group
4- bridge class, 1 & 2
I- welcome coffee for Ridgepointe Residents
4- botAl ing
4- blood pressure checks
1- meeting of the Memorial Committee
1- Historic Photographs program
4- senior club meetings
4- ham radio
4- 'Senior Health' program
4- grocery shopping days
4- stitch and chat
4- Over 55 Issues, discussion group
1- cancer volunteer project
8- photography A & B classes
1- 500 Tourney
12- watercolor 1, 2 & 3
I- Hawaiian Celebration
1- Drivers and Routers meeting
I- Receptionist meeting
I- "Crier" a class in self journaling
4- Life Stories- sharing time
4- basic drawing
2- defensive driving
4- Spanish
1- Minnetonka Discover
I- birthday party of the month
I- genealogy class
8- Sumi-e, (Japanease Painting) A & B
4- Jackknife carving class
2- Computers class
4- Indian Basket making
4- acrylic painting
4- Loss and Change, grief support group
I- wooden ship in a bottle
4- woodcarving group
I- Planning for Retirement Seminar
21- daily dining
42- daily transportation round trips via van to and from the Center only
-the list does not include those people who drop by the lounge to play
cards, chess, talk or watch T.V. The Center is also used evenings and
weekends for 14eddino receotion anniversary parties, civic or our) meetine_s
etc .
The following list are the programs, trips and
activities offered through the Senior Community
Services' Plymouth Clubs Program (12 hours a week
professional staff) during January 1989:
8- senior exercise program
5- hiking club
1- trip: Maid of Scandinavia
1- trip: Coffee Concert
1- meeting of the 'Care and Share Committee' (15- 20 volunteers)
volunteer drivers for grocery shopping: by appointment
2- club meetings
I- blood pressure check
I- bingo
2- recreational cards
1- speaker on the proposed Community Center
I- Proposed Community Center concepts: evening meeting at City Hall
2000 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis
Minnesota 55402
Telephone (612) 333-0543
Telecopier (612) 333-0540
J. Dennis O'Brien
John E. Drawz
David J. Kennedy
Joseph E. Hamilton
John B. Dean
Glenn E. Purdue
Richard J. Schieffer
Charles L. LeFevere
James J. Thomson, Jr.
Thomas R. Galt
Steven B. Schmidt
John G. Kressel
James M. Strommen
Ronald H. Batty
William P. Jordan
William R. Skallerud
Corrine A. Heine
David D. Beaudoin
Steven M. Tallen
Mary Frances Skala
Leslie M. Altman
Timothy J. Pawlenty
Rolf A. Sponheim
Julie A. Bergh
Darcy L. Hitesman
David C. Roland
Karen A. Chamerlik
Paul D. Baertschi
Arden Fritz
Mark J. Gergen
Julie A. Lawler
Janet J. Coleman
Stephen J. Bubul
Clayton L. LeFevere, Retired
Herbert P. Lefler, Retired
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An,uciatiun
January 18, 1989
Steven B. Szarke, Esq.
Thomes Building
Buffalo, MN 55313 w
Re: Francis C. Bauer v. City of Plymouth, et al.
Dear Mr. Szarke:
I have received your letter revoking the open extension
of time for the City to respond to the Complaint. As I
discussed with you today on the phone, I do not believe
that there is any basis for a claim against the City of
Plymouth. The Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association
is a separate and independent entity from the City.
Therefore, this dispute is between your client and the
Relief Association. The City intends to rely on the
provisions of Minnesota Statutes § 549.21 to recover its
costs, including attorneys' fees in the defense of this
lawsuit.
I would urge that you reconsider your position and
dismiss the City of Plymouth from the lawsuit.
Sincerely yours,
LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY,
G'BRIEN & DRAW""
James J. Thomson, Jr.
0066LT46.I34
cc: James G. Willis
Richard J. Carlquist