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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 1, 1989
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -- Monday, June 5, 5:00 p.m. Council Study
Session in City Council conference room. Dinner will be provided.
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council
meeting in City Council chambers.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION -- Wednesday, June 7, 6:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission will meet in the Large Office Area
Conference Room. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, June 8, 7:30
p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the
City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- Tuesday, June 6
through Friday, June 9. The League of Minnesota Cities annual
conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. A copy of
the program schedule is attached. (M-5)
6. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for June and July are attached.
M-6
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. POSSIBLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 26 - Blair Tremere has
informed me that numerous items are anticipated to be forthcoming
from the Planning Commission meeting of June 14. Based upon the
current Council calendar, the meeting when these items would
normally appear would be July 10. Given that lengthy interim, and
the desire to service the petitioner, it may be desirable to hold a
special Council meeting on June 26. Some of the items from the
Planning Commission will require a four -fifth's vote. I know that
one member of the Council will not be in town on June 26; if one or
more other Councilmembers similarly would not be available, then
there would be no purpose to schedule those items for a special
meeting. If the Council believes that such a special meeting should
be held, it should be scheduled on June 5 in order that we can make
plans to notify these affected petitioners.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 1, 1989
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2. ZACHARY LANE PLAYFIELD - CONCESSION AGREEMENT - Recently the Park
and Recreation Department solicited proposals for a concessionaire
at the Zachary Lane Community Playfield. Two proposals were
received; one from the Snowball Express Partnership and the second
from Weiner Wagon. The proposal submitted by Weiner Wagon was
selected as they will provide the City with 15 percent of net sales
as commission versus 10 percent for Snowball Express. The "net
sales" is defined as the gross sales less the 6 percent state sales
tax. The agreement between the City and Weiner Wagon is limited to
the Zachary site and runs from May 17 through August 6. The City is
running the concession operation at the Parkers Lake Park from the
new pavilion.
3. PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF 15TH AVENUE, NORTH OF SOUTH SHORE DRIVE
- The Council recently received a copy of a petition submitted to
the City from Mr. and Mrs. Tim Harrer, 10710 - 15th Avenue North.
Attached is a memo from Fred Moore reviewing the request for the
improvement of 15th Avenue. As noted in his memo, 15th Avenue
originates at South Shore Drive in the City of Medicine Lake.
Accordingly, any public improvement to improve the street will
require the participation of Medicine Lake. If the Council is
desirous of proceeding with this project, and I see no reason why we
should not explore it further, we need to determine whether or not
the City of Medicine Lake is willing to participate. Unless I hear
from the Council to the contrary, we will proceed to contact
Medicine Lake to determine their interest in working with us to
formulate an improvement project for the improvement of 15th Avenue
as suggested in Fred's memo. (I-3)
4. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ON WELLS -- A report from Fred Moore is attached
on the annual maintenance on city wells completed during April.
According to Fred, due to last summer's extensive period of water
demand, the wells required more operating repairs than normally
experienced in previous years. (I-4)
5. TRAFFIC PROBLEMS IN KINGSVIEW HEIGHTS -- A petition was submitted by
residents in the Kingsview Heights area for installation of various
traffic signage. Signage requested included speed limit signs,
"Children At Play" signs, and stop signs at 44th Avenue and Juneau
Lane, 44th Avenue and Harbor Lane, and 43rd Avenue and Juneau Lane.
A memorandum from Fred Moore addressing each request individually is
attached. (I-5)
6. MINUTES
a. Plymouth Safety Committee, May 31, 1989 (I-6)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 1, 1989
Page 3
7. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, June 2, development signs will be
placed at the following locations:
a. Southeast corner of County Road 10 and Nathan Lane -- Super
America is requesting approval of a Rezoning, Final Plat, Site
Plan and Conditional Use Permit in order to construct a Super
America service station and convenience store. The rezoning is
from FRD (Future Restricted Development) District to B-2
(Shopping Center Business) District. (89007)
b. North of County Road 24 and west of Xanthus -- Lundgren Brothers
Construction is requesting approval of a sketch plan in order to
develop approximately 80 acres for single family detached
homes. (89021)
c. North of Sixth Avenue and west of Sycamore Lane -- Trammel Crow
Company is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat
and Variance in order to replat two existing industrial lots.
The variance is for the side yard setback of future parking to
the lot line. (89023)
d. Northwest corner of I-494 and County Road 47 -- Harstad
Companies is requesting approval of a Land Use Guide Plan
Amendment in order to reclassify approximately 50 acres from
LA -3 (High Medium Density Residential) to LA -2 (Low Medium
Density Residential). (89030)
e. Northeast corner of Sunset Trail and Zinnia Lane -- James Bremer
is requesting approval of a Rezoning and Preliminary Plat. The
rezoning is from FRD (Future Restricted Development) District to
R-2 (Low Density Multiple Residential) District. The
preliminary plat is for the creation of two lots, one of which
will contain an existing structure. (89031)
f. 1105 Vicksburg Lane -- Domino's Pizza is requesting approval of
a Conditional Use Permit in order to have a Class II Restaurant
located within Vicksburg Plaza. (89032)
g. Northwest of 9th Avenue and Shenandoah Lane -- Kevin Kuechle is
requesting approval of a Revised Planned Unit Development
Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit. The
preliminary plan and plat is for the creation of 5 single family
lots. (89033)
h. 3000 County Road 101 (Highway 101) -- Madpat Enterprise is
requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for 22 single family
lots. (89030)
All requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at the June 14
meeting.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 1, 1989
Page 4
8. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Mary Tjosvold, Mary T. Inc., in response to a letter
from Frank Boyles, concerning a group home at 11550 52nd Avenue
North. Ms. Tjosvold is planning an Open House for neighbors to
meet the staff and of Mart T. Inc. and Outreach Groups Homes.
(I -8a)
b. Letter responding to William Jonason, 5515 Rosewood Lane, from
Mayor Schneider, regarding Mr. Jonason's recommendation for the
City to regulate adjacent fence styles. (I -8b)
c. Letter sent to interested parties from Dick Carlquist on the
City Council's Ad Hoc Committee on anti-drug programs. (I -8c)
d. Letter to Deborah Hibler, from Mayor Schneider, on her
appointment as the City's representative to the Northwest
Hennepin HumanServices Advisory Committee. Also attached is a
letter to Mary Gab thanking her for application to fill the
Advisory Committee vacancy. (I -8d)
e. Letter to Scott and Sue Hough, 4820 Pineview Lane, from Fred
Moore, regarding their request for a three-way stop at the
intersection of Pineview Lane and 49th Avenue. The Hough's have
been invited to attend the June 19 Plymouth Forum if they wish
to pursue their request. (I -8e)
f. Letter from David and Dorothy Micka, 4855 Orchid Lane, to Mayor
and Council, commenting on the Community Center. (I -8f)
g. Letter from Walter Roach, Post Publications, announcing a change
in their legal publication deadline. A letter from Sailor
Newspapers is also attached which advises of a change in their
publication date from Mondays to Wednesdays. (I -8g)
h. Memo from Helen LaFave to Bob Zitur on other cities that
cablecast Council meetings. (I -8h)
I. Letter of appreciation from Wayzata Volunteer Fire Department to
Plymouth Fire Department for assistance provided. (I -8i)
j. Letter of appreciation from Frank Winzenburg, Wayzata Schools,
to Laurie Rauenhorst, for training of election judges for the
recent school district election. (I -8j)
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 1989
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM l
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with ansterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and "?1 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.
SUPPE 6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. STUDY SESSION - ITEMS:
A. REVIEW of Pro osed Land Use Guide Plan Map Amendment - AREA 35
B. Recommendatio for City Council on:
(1)Amendme is to the Land Use Guide Plan Map
(2)Amendments to the Goals, Objectives and Criteria Element of
the Co prehensive Plan
(3)Amendme is to the Land Use Guide Plan Text Element of the
Comprehensive Plan
C. Set Public He
firing Date for Added Land Use Guide Plan Amendments
4. ADJOURNMENT 1 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
June 8, 1989, 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Mooney Lake plat
5. Unfinished Business
a. West Medicine Lake Drive trail update
b. Plymouth Creek parking lot expansion update
c. Comprehensive plan - review and discuss
d. Community center update
e. Swan Lake plat update
f. CIP 1990-94
6. New Business
a. New plats
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Regular PRAC Meeting July 13, 1989
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LMC Annual Conference
"The 1990s and Beyond: The Future of Minnesota Cities"
Preliminary program schedule
Tuesday, June 6
Special Kick -Off Program: Opening Night Evening on the Town:
Dinner and Entertainment
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7
Welcome/Opening Session: Discovering the Future of Minnesota
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions I (choose one)
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
® Roles/communication--council, commissions and staff
®Comp worth --how to maintain job evaluation and job
salary programs
ElTruth in taxation
EmDevelopment strategies policy committee
Exhibitors' lunch
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
General Session
1:15 p.m. -2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions II (choose one)
2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
Ethics in city government
Employee benefits part I trends, responses, legal
requirements, cafeteria plans
®Regional facilities --benefits and problems for host
communities
® General legislation policy committee
Concurrent Sessions III (choose one)
3:45 p.m. -4:40 p.m.
® City management --past, present, and future (spon-
sored by Minnesota City Management Association)
Employee benefits part 11 city case studies
® Tax increment financing: uses and abuses
® Election and ethics policy committee
"Wine Down" reception in exhibit area
4:40 p.m.
City night renaissance festival
6:30 P.M.
Thursday, June 8
Concurrent Sessions IV (choose one)
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Strategic or long-range planning
Sexual and racial harassment
®Solid waste (including recycling and household
hazardous waste)
EMRevenue sources policy committee
Concurrent Sessions V (choose one)
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
0 Collaborative planning/partnerships
Changing values and employee motivation
Providing police protection for small cities
EM Legislative update
Mayors Association/Mini Conference Luncheon
12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Terry Goddard, NLC president, mayor, Phoenix, Arizona
Concurrent Sessions VI (choose one)
2:15 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
Taking leadership to avoid liability (LMCIT)
Employee discipline and termination
® Financial health for small cities
® Land use, energy, environment, and transportation
League Annual Meeting
3:45 p.m.
LMC Reception
Keys
and Banquet
6:30 p.m.
Leadership for the
future
Friday, June 9
Managing the employee
Beverages and Rolls
of the future
8:30 a.m.
®
Challenges for the future
Finale general session
9:30 a.m.
LMC Legislative track
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 25, 1989
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF 15TH AVENUE NORTH OF
SOUTH SHORE DRIVE
Attached is a copy of a letter and a petition which was addressed to
Councilmember Maria Vasiliou from Tim and Cindy Harrer. This petition
is requesting that the City of Plymouth improve 15th Avenue, beginning
at its intersection with South Shore Drive and continuing to the end of
the street. The petition has the signatures of persons representing
seven properties.
Also attached is a map showing the location of this street. The
majority of this street, all of the north/south portion and
approximately one fourth of the east/west portion, is within the City of
Medicine Lake. only the easterly 160 feet is within the City of
Plymouth. Although it is not officially noted, I consider this right-
of-way more of an alley than a street since the right-of-way is only 24
feet wide.
In accordance with City Policy, any improvement undertaken on this
street should be paid for 100 percent by the adjacent benefited
properties who use the street for their residential access. Five of
these properties are within the City of Medicine Lake and six properties
are in the City of Plymouth.
The letter and petition received does not make any reference that the
petitioners understand that they will be paying the cost as a special
assessment to improve the street. This project would also require
action of the City of Medicine Lake to do the special assessments on the
properties within their City and approve the construction.
Before any action is taken on the petition, I would recommend the
following:
1. A letter be sent to the City of Medicine Lake inquiring
whether they are interested in participating in a public
improvement project for improving this street. I would
suggest that Plymouth would be the lead agency in
undertaking this project and prepare the necessary
Engineering Feasibility Report and assist Medicine Lake
in conducting the public hearing. Medicine Lake would
need to agree to undertake the necessary assessment
procedures with the assistance of the City of Plymouth.
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SUBJECT: PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF 15TH AVENUE NORTH OF
May 25, 1989
Page Two
2. That we submit a standard petition form to all property
owners that would be assessed for the improvement. This
petition would state that they understand they would be
assessed for the cost of improving the street. They
would further agree to reimburse the City for any costs
incurred in preparing the Engineering Feasibility Report
ifs the project is not undertaken after the public
improvement hearings.
It would be my opinion that the street would only be improved to 20 feet
wide because of the limited right-of-way.
Please let me know what action you would like me to take on this
petition.
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May 22, 1989
Ms. Maria•Vasiliou
City Council Member
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Ms. Vasiliou:
Some time ago, I spoke with you regarding the neighborhood
surrounding 15th Avenue North in Plymouth. One of the
subjects we spoke about was the terrible condition of 15th
Avenue North and what could be done about it. You stated at
that time that the best improvement that could be made to
this street would be to have it paved, and that would require
a petition signed by residents of the neighborhood. Since
speaking with you, several of the neighbors have contacted
the City of Plymouth and were told that a petition would be
needed to get the desired result. Enclosed you will find
such petition.
As a result of our complying with the requirement of
providing a petition, we would appreciate your taking
whatever action is necessary to see that 15th Avenue North is
properly paved as soon as possible, beginning at the
intersection of South Shore Drive and 15th Avenue North, and
continuing to the end of the street.
Sincerely,
Tim and Cindy Harrer
10710 15th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Enclosures
cc: Virgil Schneider
Fred G. Moore
Tom Vetsch
In accordance with the requirements of the City of Plymouth,
the property owners whose property lies on 15th Avenue North
in Plymouth, and whose only access to their property is 15th
Avenue North, hereby petition the City of Plymouth to make
such street a paved400MMOM street.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 25, 1989 /
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore"Dire
, ctor of Public Works
SUBJECT: ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ON WELLS
During April, we completed the annual maintenance on our city wells in
order that they would be in top operating condition for the upcoming
summer months. Because of our extensive water demand over an extended
period of time last summer, more repairs were required this year.
It was necessary to remove and do repair work on Wells 2, 3, and 5. The
following work was performed:
Well No. 2 - The column pipe was extended 20 feet to lower the
pump 20 feet deeper into the aquifer. This was necessary in
order to have the pump further into the ground water because
of our lowering of the water table with the heavy pumping last
summer.
Well No. 3 - The column pipe on this well was also extended an
additional 20 feet. We also had to replace the pump in order
to bring the well back to its expected pumping capacity.
Well No. 5 - The sleeves and bearings which support the pump
shaft going into the well needed to be replaced. The well was
experiencing excessive vibrations which could have caused a
failure because of a broken shaft. Work was also done to
rebuild the impellers to bring the well back to full capacity.
With the work performed on these wells, to our knowledge, all wells are
in excellent operating condition. Anytime a well is in use, it is
inspected daily by our maintenance staff to detect and correct any minor
operating problems.
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cc: Jim Kolstad
Bob Fasching
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 26, 1989
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC PROBLEMS IN KINGSVIEW HEIGHTS
A petition was submitted by residents in the Kingsview Heights area
requesting that the following signs be installed:
Stop signs:
44th Avenue and Juneau Lane
44th Avenue and Harbor Place
43rd Avenue and Juneau Lane
Speed Limit signs
Children at Play signs
I will address each individual request separately.
Juneau Lane and 44th/45th/46th Avenue, within this area, are designated
as the "Minor Collector" streets for the area. The purpose of these
streets is to collect the traffic from the adjacent shorter streets,
many of which are cul-de-sacs, and move the traffic to the major roadway
system (County Road 9, Vicksburg Lane, and Fernbrook Lane). Currently,
there are stop signs at all intersections on Juneau Lane requiring the
traffic to stop before entering Juneau Lane. There is also a stop sign
on Juneau Lane requiring it to stop at its intersection with 44th
Avenue. The same situation exists along Fernbrook lane, that all
intersecting streets are required to stop before entering Fernbrook
Lane.
The installation of signs on our City streets must be in accordance with
the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for the State of
Minnesota". With regard to stop signs, the manual states as follows:
"Because the stop sign creates a substantial inconvenience to
motorists, it should be used only where warranted. A stop
sign may be warranted at an intersection where one or more of
the following conditions exist:
1. Intersection of a less important road with a main road for
application of the normal right-of-way rule is unduly
hazardous...
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC PROBLEMS IN KINGSVIEW HEIGHTS
May 25, 1989
Page Two
4. Other intersections where a combination of high speed,
restricted view, and serious accident record indicates a
need for control by the stop sign.
Prior to the application of these warrants, consideration
should be given to the less restrictive measures, such as a
yield sign where a full stop is not necessary at all times".
I have reviewed the intersections where additional stop signs are
requested and they do not warrant the need for additional stop signs.
At the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Juneau Lane, 43rd Avenue is
currently required to stop for Juneau Lane. 43rd Avenue is the minor
residential street and Juneau Lane the collector street, and since this
intersection does not meet the above criteria, additional signs are not
necessary.
At the intersection of Juneau Lane and 44th Avenue, this is a "T"
intersection with Juneau required to stop for 44th Avenue. This
intersection also does not warrant additional signs.
The intersection of 44th Avenue and Harbor Lane is a four-way
intersection with no stop signs in any direction. There is not a vision
problem at this intersection for the 30 m.p.h. speed limit on this
residential street. If signage were installed on the minor residential
street (Harbor Lane) requiring it to stop for the collector street (44th
Avenue) it would only encourage speeding on 44th Avenue, since the
motorists would no longer be required to be cautious at this
intersection.
Under Minnesota traffic laws, an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle
on the right has the right-of-way. The other motorist is required to
stop or yield to the other vehicles. Since it depends upon the
direction from which vehicles are approaching the intersection, which
one has the right-of-way, this requires any motorists to drive with
caution within the area. The law is very clear on who has the right-of-
way and who would be at fault if there would be an accident at this
intersection.
The second request was for the installation of "Children at Play" signs
at regular intervals along the streets. The only signs permitted by the
Uniform Traffic Manual, as requested, would state "Watch for Children"
or "Watch for Peds". For these signs to be effective, they are only to
be installed in unusual situations, an example might be an area of
restricted sight distance where the presence of children is not known
and drivers are likely to be unaware of this fact. The Minnesota
Department of Transportation, which regulates the installation of all
signs, does not recommend the use of these signs where sight distance is
good, or in residential areas where drivers should be expecting the
presence of children merely because of the type of the adjacent
development. Since a motorist should be aware of, and expecting
children within any residential area within the City of Plymouth, we
have not installed this type of sign, except adjacent to areas which may
have a high concentration of pedestrians, such as parks or playgrounds.
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC PROBLEMS IN KINGSVIEW HEIGHTS
May 25, 1989
Page Three
The last request was the addition of more speed limit signs within the
area. Currently, there are 30 m.p.h. speed limit signs at the following
locations:
Fernbrook Lane, immediately north of County Road 9
46th Avenue, immediately east of Vicksburg Lane
Juneau Lane, immediately north of County Road 9
The speed limit within residential areas is established by the State at
30 m.p.h., unless an Traffic Engineering Study is undertaken and in
accordance with the Commissioner's order, after the study, a different
speed limit is posted. All motorists entering this residential area
must drive past one of the existing speed limit signs.
Numerous traffic studies have shown nationwide that the more signs
placed along the roadway, the more motorists tend to ignore all signs.
For this reason, the manual specifies and warns that only signs which
are necessary should be installed. Our practice is to install these
signs on residential streets, as you exit from the "Collector or
Arterial" street system.
Presently, there are no speed limit signs in the area of Juneau Lane and
44th Avenue. I have instructed Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor, to
install a 30 m.p.h. speed limit sign on either side of Juneau Lane at
its intersection with 45th/44th Avenue.
After reviewing the entire residential area, the existing signs, the
street configuration, and the manual for the installation of signs, the
only signs I am recommending for installation are the two speed limit
signs on 44th/45th Avenue on either side of Juneau Lane. I am
attaching a copy of the City Council's "Policy Concerning Requests for
Stop Sign Installation" which was established for the consideration of
the installation of stop signs. Item No. 6 of that policy states that
"following the presentation by the petitioners, the City Council may
direct that:
a. An independent traffic analysis be undertaken.
b. That the Public Safety Department perform radar
surveillance of the intersections or
C. Deny the request
The City Council has previously directed radar surveillance within the
area. If additional traffic analysis is to be undertaken by our
traffic consultant, it should be the responsibility of the petitioners
to pay for this additional analysis.
Please let me know if you would like any additional information on the
petition received by the City Council.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 31, 1989
PRESENT: Gary Pouti, Tom Nelson, Craig Bechtold, Bob Fasching, Eric
Luetgers, John Ward, Stan Scofield, Dan Campbell, Frank Boyles,
Taud Hoopingarner
ABSENT: Joel Franz
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg and J. P. Green, North Star Risk Services, Judy
McMillin
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF APRIL 26, 1989 MINUTES
The Committee approved the April 26, 1989 minutes.
B. Report on Safety Activities
1. Fire Station III Fitness Facilities -- Frank Boyles presented
the draft specifications for the fitness equipment. He noted
that the specifications require further refinement in the areas
of: 1) maintenance of the equipment 2) basic introductory user
training, and 3) product and general liability. Stan Scofield
advised that the specifications for fitness equipment that would
be used by firefighters had been sent out to the vendors. Frank
stated he would discuss the status of the specifications with
Lyle Robinson and Dick Carlquist and report back to the Safety
Committee.
2. Seal belt/harness system for fire engines -- Frank informed the
committee that a report from Jim Kolstad on possible dates for
seat belt/harness installation would be forthcoming. Frank will
keep the committee informed on the progress of the installation.
3. Maintenance Equipment Storage Master Planning -- The committee
reviewed the draft Storage Needs Assessment Project Outline.
Frank stated that the study is a reasoned long range approach to
meeting the storage and maintenance facility needs of the Public
Works and Parks Divisions for the next ten years. When
completed, the study will be submitted to the City Council for
consideration as a component of the City's Capital Improvement
Program.
4. Sight obstruction at 19th Avenue and Ithaca Lane -- This item
was deferred to the June meeting for reinspection of the site.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 31, 1989
Page 2
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5. Employee Right to Know Law Update -- Taud reviewed the draft
revisions to the City's employee right -to -know policy. Changes
made to the policy involver identification and employee training
with regard to infectious agents, transfer of hazardous
substances to immediate use containers, hazardous substances in
unlabeled pipes, and providing information to contractors
working at the City's workplace. Taud advised that the policy
would be finalized and distributed to supervisors and
employees.
6. Loss Control Inspection of Park Facilities -- Taud advised the
Committee that items noted for follow up in the Park Facilities
Follow Up memorandum had been completed with the exception of
installation of the glass enclosure for the fireplace at
Parker's Lake Beach House. He indicated that Mark Peterson
would pick up the enclosure the week of dune 5.
7. Super Cycle operation at Public Works Site -- The committee
reviewed Dick Pouliot's memorandum and photographs of his
inspection of the Public Works area used by Super Cycle. The
memo and pictures show the area to be cleaned up. Frank noted
that effective dune 1, Super Cycle would no longer be the City's
recycler. Committee members asked if the Public Works site
would be used as a staging area by the new recycler.
8. Hepatitis B Vaccine -- The committee discussed information
pertaining to the vaccination of public safety personnel
identified as first responders. Cost for the series of
vaccinations is estimated at $150 per individual. Taud advised
that an employee could be vaccinated after exposure with an
individual who has been confirmed as having Hepatitis B. He
further noted that he is following proposed legislation which
would require notification to first responders and emergency
medical services personnel of their contact with infectious
persons.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consent Agenda -- The committee approved the consent agenda.
Consent items include two vehicular accidents, both determined as
being preventable. A report and recommendation will be forwarded to
the City Manager.
B. Review of Vehicular Accidents-- The committee reviewed two vehicular
accidents. The accidents were determined to be preventable. A
report and recommendation will be forwarded to the City Manager.
C. Vehicular Accident Glove Box Packet -- Taud reviewed the revised
vehicle accident packet to be placed in all City vehicles. The
packet includes instructions to employees as to steps they should
take when involved in a vehicular accident, an accident information
form, and an City insurance identification card. Taud stated
formalized training sessions would be developed to introduce City
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 31, 1989
Page 3
employees to the new procedures. Committee members suggested the
training include a segment pertaining to the Good Samaritan Law and
what to do when they happen across an accident during non -working
hours.
D. Risk Management Annual Report -- Taud reported that at the May 15
Council meeting, he presented the 1989 Risk Management Report to the
City Council. He advised that because the Council had increased
liability retention levels with the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust, coupled with the City's aggressive risk management
efforts, the City had realized substantial benefits from the
program. The report was well received by the City Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
May 29, 1989
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
'400 Pls•- ,uth Boulevard
Plymouth. Minnesota 55441
Greetings
t'��y�� rid.`•;
W ` MAY 311989
Gift Of f aiM
Thank you for your letter of May 22, 1989 which
follows up on our earlier telephone conversation.
I have enclosed a copy of the flyer which will be
mailed with a letter to the neighbors inviting people
to an Open House to meet the staff and the people of
Mary T. Inc. and Outreach Group Homes.
Enclosed is. also the information you requested
regarding licenses. I have enclosed a copy of the
agreements with Minnesota Health Department and
Minnesota Department of Human Services. The actual._
license must be posted in the home itself.
We have a contract with a lawn service from May
until October. I will contact them to find out where
the problem is with the lawn.
We are committed to be an integral part of the
community. As of May 4, 1989 we are servicing clients
who need a home licensed as a Class B and thus are
more handicapped, but we have also increased our
staff significantly and thus there should not be the
type of neighborhood concerns that you have
expressed.
We assumed ownership in January of 1988 and thus
are not new in terms of operating the home. I think
the problems are more a result of more than a month
of confusion during the time of remodeling, when the
home was not a predictable environment for the
clients and thus their potential for acting out is
greater.
1555118th Lane Northwest . I thank You for Your concerns and as soon ,as the
Coon Rapids, MN 55433 time is selected will send You information as to the
612.754.2505 Open House.
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
DHS -2353 (12-87)
PZ -02353-03
PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE
FACILITY/MENTALLY RETARDED
Name of Provider: OUTREACH PLYMOUTH EAST Title XIX Provider No.: 0 0 5 4 5 2 2
The State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, hereby enters into an agreement with the above named provider
to reimburse the provider for medical services rendered to recipients eligible for Title XIX (Medical Assistance) subject to the
following stipulations, terms and conditions:
All claims under the above program shall be submitted by the provider on forms prescribed and supplied by the State.
The State agrees to make every reasonable effort to reimburse the provider on a timely basis.
The provider agrees to, accept direct payment from the State as payment in full, by the recipient, and will not seek
additional payment from the recipient, or his/her representatives, for covered services provided and paid under this
program. This provision does not prohibit the provider from collecting reimbursement from a recipient who is
satisfying a spenddown requirement.
The provider and the State agree that since the Medical Assistance Program is supported by public funds, the State
must be assured that all other resources for payment are utilized. If there are other resources available which are
identified on the recipient identification card and the services rendered are known to be covered benefits, these
resources shall be billed by the provider prior to billing the Medical Assistance Program.
If, after four months from billing date, the third party payment is not received, the provider may submit the bill to the
State indicating the name and address of the possibly liable third party. If the provider receives a third party payment
after having received a Medical Assistance payment for the same services, the provider shall reimburse the State that
portion of the State payment duplicated by the third party payment.
4. The provider agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and any amendments thereto, and the
rules and regulations thereunder, said law providing in part as follows:
"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race,.color or national origin be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
receiving Federal financial assistance."
The provider agrees to comply with all Federal and State statutes, rules, regulations and the State Plan relating to
provision of services eligible for reimbursement pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The State agrees to
notify the provider of changes in Federal and State statutes, rules, regulations and the State Plan relating to the
undersigned provider. A provider shall notify the State of any changes to the information provided on the Provider
Application Form.
6. This agreement or any extension thereof may be terminated by either party on thirty (30) days written notice to the
other party, with or without cause. This agreement or any extension thereof may be terminated at any time by either
party, with cause, for violation of any of the provisions thereof.
This agreement will terminate at the end of twe lve months from this date October 1 - 19 8 8
If the provider receives a third party payment after having received a Medical Assistance payment for the same service, it
will reimburse the county welfare department(s) for that portion of the payment duplicated by the third party payments.
By entering this agreement the provider does not waive any rights to contest the legality and validity of any statutes,
regulations, and rules established by the Federal Government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the
Minnesota Department of Health, any County Welfare Department, the State of Minnesota, or any other governmental or
private entity.
By: By: �1ZGG
Title: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Health Care and Residential Programs
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Ms. Mary Tjosvold
CEO Mary T. Inc.
1555 118th Lane North
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
SUBJECT: GROUP HOME AT 11550 52nd AVENUE NORTH
Dear Ms. Tjosvold:
At your request I am attaching a printout of addresses both in the Schmidt
Lake Woods Addition and for Block 1 of the Zachary Hills Addition. Also
attached is a map of this area. You can correlate the addresses to the lot
and block numbers to determine the mailing list you wish to assemble.
As I understand from our discussion you intend to conduct both a
neighborhood meeting to solicit input from neighbors about concerns they may
have with respect to the operation of the group home and an open house so
that neighbors will have a better appreciation for the operation of the
group home.
Our Planning Department advises me that you are in the process of obtaining
a state license for this operation. I would appreciate your providing us
with a copy once you have received the license.
I am pleased that you confirmed your desire to work with area residents. I
have received at least one complaint indicating that the lawn has not been
mowed, on one occasion one of the group home residents used a neighbor's
bushes as a latrine, and in another instance actually walked into the
same home. From the City's perspective, we are naturally concerned that the
complaints we have .received started about the time you took over operation
of the facility. I expect that the complaints reflect the problems
associated with any change of ownership and operation.
I agree with you that it is important that the neighborhood residents know
who to contact in the event of a problem and that they are assured that the
facility operator is concerned about the operation of the facility. Your
commitment to operating a first class group home is underscored by the
investment you are making in remodeling this facility.
Ms. Mary Tjosvold
May 22, 1989
Page 2
By copy of this letter I am providing your name to the area resident who is
concerned about the group home. I am suggesting that she call you at
754-2505 to further discuss her concerns and perhaps to provide you with
some ideas about the issues for the upcoming neighborhood meeting.
Thank you for � your cooperation and best of luck in your group home
operation. /i
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Assent City Manager
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cc: Public Safety Department
Community Development Department
May 30, 1989 CITY CO�
William A. Jonason
5515 Rosewood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBOECT: YOUR MAY 18, 1989 LETTER
Dear Mr. Jonason:
In your May 18 letter you suggest that the City consider a revision of its
ordinances to regulate fences to the extent that adjacent fences are
compatible.
As you probably know, the City of Plymouth does regulate the height and
location of fences through its zoning ordinance. The basis for the height
and location requirements are related to proper land use concerns.
Fence style, however, is based upon one's perception of aesthetics.
Consequently, the City of Plymouth has not included regulations in its
ordinance which would prefer one fence style over another. You can imagine
the reaction of a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer to a city regulation
which discriminates against their particular fence style on the basis of
aesthetics. What is beauty to one is something different to another. For
this reason, we have elected not to regulate the types of fencing a person
can use.
While I certainly sympathize with your situation, I do not know of an
effective way to deal with your concern without discriminating against
certain fence manufacturer on the basis of aesthetics. If you feel strongly
about this issue, you may wish to be present at a Plymouth forum to discuss
this matter informally with the entire Council. The next forum is 7 p.m.,
Monday, dune 19 at the Plymouth City Center, City Council Chambers, 3400
Plymouth Boulevard. Thank you for sharing your concerns about this matter.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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WILLIAM A. JONASON
5515 ROSEWOOD LANE
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55442
( 612 ) 559-1264 ( Home )
(612) 343-7932 (Office)
May 18 1989 on /
The Honorable Virgil Schneider
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Building
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Schneider:
I am a resident of the City of Plymouth and live at
5515 Rosewood Lane North, which is in the Bass Lake Woods
development just west of Bass Lake. I spoke with Milt Dale
yesterday regarding City Ordinances for fences and fence
compatability. I currently have two adjacent property owners
that have put up fences and a third property owner is
contemplating putting up a fence. The two neighbors that have
existing fences each have two different styles (board on board
and a green vinyl chain link fence on one property and a brown
vinyl chain link western -style fence and a four -foot make shift
fence on the other property), so with the third property owner's
fence I will look forward to looking out my back yard at five
different styles of fences within a distance of less than 100
feet.
I strongly object to this and I believe the City of
Plymouth should have an ordinance that requires fences to be
compatable with adjacent fences and the surrounding area. I
would appreciate hearing from you in terms of what practical
and realistic options I have in this regard.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
William A. Jonason
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May 24, 1989
Lloyd Ricker
17015 14th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55447
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SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ANTI-DRUG PROGRAMS
Dear Mr. Ricker:
At a regular Plymouth City Council Meeting on May 1, 1989, a task force was
recommended to study various drug prevention programs. Councilmember Lloyd
Ricker was designated the Council representative to this special committee.
The Council needs input from the community concerning drug abuse programs that
could involve a coordinated effort between the Plymouth City Government and
various school districts in Plymouth. Your name has been mentioned as someone
who could add significantly to the decision-making process.
You may infer from the title of this letter, i.e. "Ad Hoc", that the committee
will be single purpose and not a standing one. Our goal is to arrive at a
recommendation to be presented to City Council by July 31st.
The elected officials for the City of Plymouth recognize the problems that drugs
are causing in our society in general, and in Plymouth in particular. They care
deeply about the children in our community, and know that they represent "...the
only future the human race has."
It is important that persons such as yourself assist with deliberations on this
contemporary problem. A member of our police force will be in touch with you
soon to further discuss the importance of your participation and tentative
meeting dates. I look forward to seeing you at our first meeting.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Car quist
Public Safety Director
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cc: Lloyd Ricker - Councilmember
James G. Willis - City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
L'ovd Ricker Cindy Tews
17015 14th Avenue 4630 Forestview Lane
Plymouth. MN 55447 Plymouth. MN 55442
Chief Carlouist Kim Bown
3400 Plymouth Blvd 4845 Yorktown Lane
Plymouth. MN 55447 Plymouth, MN 55442
Darrel Anderson Lois O'Neill
3400 Plymouth Blvd 11420 39th Avenue N
Plymouth. MN 55447 Plymouth, MN 55441
Bill Hanvik Judy Witebskv
3400 Plymouth Blvd 10705 Union Terrace Way
Plymouth. MN 55447 Plymouth. MN 55441
C. K. Ornbura Bill Nelson
16405 5th Avenue N Foursome Clothing Stores
Plymouth, MN 55447 Wayzata Bay Shopping Center
Wayzata. MN 55391
Wayne Rau Gwen Martinson
3725 Pilarim Ln 4148 Winnetka Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55441 New Hope. MN 55427
Loren Schiebe Carol Rhode
13405 34th Avenue N 3000 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55447
Gary Swedberg Sandy Cooper
305 Vicksbura Lane 4105 Lancaster Ln
Plymouth. MN 55447 Plymouth. MN 55441
Jack MacBean Karen Peters
3685 Sycamore Lane 19020 26th Avenue N
Plymouth. MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55447
Susan Ferris Mary Schroeder
12825 30th Avenue N
4505 Nathan Lane
Plymouth. MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55441
Scott Miller
1825 Dunkirk Lane
Plymouth. MN 55447
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May 22, 1989 PLYMOUTR
Deborah Hibler
4214 Goldenrod Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Ms. Hibler:
Congratulations! On May 15 the Plymouth City Council appointed you as a City
of Plymouth representative to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory
Committee.
You will be contacted shortly by Patricia Wilder, Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Director, with meeting information. If you have any questions,
please contact her at:
Northwest Hennepin Human Services
7323 58th Avenue North
Crystal, MN 55428
Phone: 493-2802
The City Council and I appreciate your participation and interest in serving
the City of Plymouth!
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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May 22, 1989
Mary Ralph Gabe
10610 48th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Ms. Gabe:
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On May 15 the Plymouth City Council appointed Deborah Hibler as a City of
Plymouth representative to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory
Committee.
The Council and I were very impressed with the applications received and the
experience of the applicants. Unfortunately, there was only one vacancy to
fill on the Advisory Committee at this time.
The City Council and I appreciate your interest in serving the City of
Plymouth and encourage you to again apply when a Board or Commission vacancy
occurs.
Sincerely,
A
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
May 26, 1989
CITY OF
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Scott & Sue Hough
4820 Pineview Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS
49TH AVENUE AND PINEVIEW LANE
Dear Scott and Sue:
I have reviewed your request for a three-way stop at the
Pineview Lane and 49th Avenue. I agree with your
situation that there is traffic shortcutting through
the construction of Schmidt Lake Road has not yet been
not agree with your conclusion that a three-way
intersection will discourage this traffic.
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analysis of the
this area, since
completed. I do
stop at this
The purpose of stop signs is to indicate which vehicle has the right-of-
way at an intersection, although the traffic volumes within this area
are currently higher because of the shortcutting traffic, the amount of
traffic does not warrant the need for a three-way stop at this
intersection. By installing the stop signs, it would only increase the
traffic noise from motorists stopping and starting at the stop signs.
Numerous traffic studies have indicated that where stop signs are
installed in accordance with your request, to control the speed of
traffic, it only has an effect for approximately 200 feet on either side
of the stop sign. All signs within the City of Plymouth must be in
accordance with the "Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices" as adopted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In
order to address the numerous requests for stop signs which the City
receives, the City Council has adopted the attached policy. Your
request for this three-way stop does not meet the criteria of the
traffic manual.
If you wish to pursue this request, someone should make a presentation
to the City Council at their next public forum on June 19, at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Center building. A copy of this letter and your petition
will be submitted to the City Council for their information.
The solution to eliminate this shortcutting of traffic is the completion
of Schmidt Lake Road. The City's currently adopted Capital Improvement
Program provides for the completion of this construction in 1991. I
will continue to recommend to the City Council that we move forward with
the completion of Schmidt Lake Road as included with our Capital
Improvements Program.
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May 26, 1989
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If you wish to discuss my denial of your request, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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enclosure
cc: James G. Willlis, City Manager
POLICY CONCERNING REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN INSTALLATION
Resolution No. 82-590
November 1, 1982 (Supersedes Res. No. 81-389, dated dune 22, 1981)
The City Council is granted the authority to approve or deny requests for stop
signs at intersections within the City.
The City Council is aware that because of the emotional situation often sur
rounding such requests, it is sometimes difficult to analyze the request using
rational criteria.
To enhance the Council's ability to use rational criteria in evaluating stop
sign requests and minimize the proliferation of signage, except where required,
the following guidelines are adopted:
1. All stop sign requests are to be directed to the Engineering Division.
2. The City Engineer will evaluate each request using the State Uniform
Traffic Warrant Criteria. A stop sign may be required at an intersection
where one or more of the following conditions exist:
a. The intersection of a less important road with the main road where
application of the normal right-of-way rule is unduly hazardous.
b. A street enters a through highway or street.
c. Unsignalized intersections in an otherwise signalized area.
d. Other intersections where combination of high speed, restricted view,
and serious accident record indicates a need for control by the stop
sign. (Further information about stop sign criteria is available in
the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices.)
3. If the intersection meets the criteria set forth in the Minnesota Manual of
Uniform Traffic Devices, the City Engineer will request City Council
approval of a resolution authorizing stop sign intallation.
4. If the signs do not meet the criteria, the City Engineer will respond to the
requesting party providing the reasons why the signs are not recommended.
5. Residents will be advised that they have an opportunity to bring their
request before the City Council for consideration if they arenot satisfied
with the City Engineer's recommendation.
6. Following a presentation by the petitioner, the City Council may direct
that:
a. An independent traffic analysis be undertaken.
b. That the Public Safety Department perform radar surveillance of the
intersection; or
c. Deny the request.
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7. If an independent traffic analysis is ordered, the City Council may approve
or deny, the stop sign request based upon the Council's evaluation of the
analysis.
8. If the radar surveillance study shows excessive vehicular speed at the
intersection then the Council may order or staff will undertake radar
ticketing in an effort to bring vehicular speed into conformance with the
posted speed limit. A report as to the effectiveness of such continuing
efforts shall be periodically provided to the City Council as a means of
showing the status of enforcement efforts.
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May 23, 1989
Dear Legal Advertiser:
Thank you for allowing us to serve you as your
cfficial legal newspaper. We consider it a
privilege as well as a responsibility.
Effective June 15, 1989, we will have a slight
change in our Post legal deadline. All
publications should reach this office by noon
Thursday, preceding our Wednesday publ.�.cat J.or_.
You may continue to direct all 1Qgals to Aladrey
Broda, Legals Department, 8801 Bass Lake Road, New
Hope, Minnesota 55428.
For your convenience, we also have a Fax (537-3367)
machine.
We are pleased to serve you and thank you on behalf
of all of our readers.
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As Sailor Newspapers continues in its commitment of providing quality news
coverage and effective advertising to readers in the western suburbs, we are
planning some changes to make our eight newspapers even better.
The most significant change will be the delivery day. Starting June 14,
readers will receive their newspaper on Wednesday. The last Sunday / Monday
delivery will be dated June 12.
The eight Sailor newspapers will now join the other 19 community
newspapers of Minnesota Suburban Publications Inc. in the combined
Wednesday delivery of nearly 300,000 weekly newspapers. The midweek
delivery will allow timely news coverage of weekend sports and community
events; and it will provide advertisers with the opportunity to target weekend
sales by giving them the largest midweek penetration of any Twin Cities' print
medium.
Because of our new delivery day, our news and advertising deadlines will be
adjusted. The deadline for news releases will be 5 p.m. Wednesday for
publication in the following Wednesday's newspaper.
What will not change is our commitment to accuracy, fairness and top-
quality community journalism. Sailor Newspapers will continue to be the
publications that residents of the western suburbs turn to for news about the
people and events in their community.
We look forward to the continuing challenge of delivering news and
advertising to our readers each week.
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Sailor Newspapers
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Sales Manager
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DATE: May 26, 1989
TO: Councilmember Bob Zitur
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator V
SUBJECT: OTHER CITIES THAT CABLEC'AST COUNCIL MEETINGS
As you requested, I did a spot check of other cities that show their city
council meetings on cable television.
In the northwest suburbs, the following cities cablecast meetings:
Plymouth
Crystal
Golden Valley
The following northwest suburbs are considering cablecasting their meetings:
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
New Hope
Other cities that cablecast city council meetings:
Anoka
Blaine
Bloomington
Burnsville
Champlin
Chanhassen
Columbia Heights
Coon Rapids
Eagen
Fridley
Hopkins
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
Mounds View
New Brighton
Richfield
Roseville
Shakopee
Shoreview
Spring Lake Park
St. Louis Park
St. Paul
Stillwater
White Bear Lake
cc: James G. Willis
Frank Boyles
Wayzata Volunteer Fire Department
600 RICE STREET
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391
Chief Lyle Robinson
Plymouth Fire Department
40V Pivmoutl-; Blvd.
Plymouth Mn. 55441
Dean Lyle,
on behalf of the Wayzata Fire Department, I would like
to extend our thanks to you and your department for the help
at the Ferndale Marsh fire. It seems we call Plymouth for
help every time we see flames, and it's great to know that
your Tien are so ready to help. THANKS AGAI' !
Wayzata Fire Department
Paul hlapprich Chief
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA, MN 55391-9990 (612) 476-3100 FAX: (612) 476-3214
May 30, 1989
Laurie Rauenhorst
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn 55447
Dear Laurie:
My apologies for not writing sooner to say THANKS for the great job you
did in training our election judges. In my opinion "you went above and
beyond the call of duty". It was my pleasure to have worked with you.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
C: L�
Frank E. Winzenburg
Coordinator of Operational Services
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