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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 15, 1989
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, June 19, 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Forum in City
Council conference room.
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council
meeting in City Council Chambers.
3. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for June and July are attached. The
June calendar has been revised to the show the addition of a June 27
special meeting of the Board of Zoning (M-3)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. 1990 FUNDING OF HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES - Each year, prior to
initiation of the budget process, we have sent a letter and a copy
of the City Council's policy relating to the funding of human
service agencies to those human service organizations which received
a budgetary allocation from the City in the preceding year. This
action was taken to forestall complaints by the human service
agencies that they were not aware of deadlines in the budgetary
process, or the Council's criteria for funding. The Council should
direct whether or not the staff should send a letter to human
service agencies funded in the 1989 budget, advising them of the
1990 budget deadlines and information which will be required in
order for them to continue to receive City support.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
2. BIDDING OF PLYMOUTH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM -- The Regional
Transit Board has two objectives which affect the City of Plymouth.
The first objective is to encourage competition by promoting
solicitation of requests for proposal for public transit services.
As the Council is aware, proposals were recently received and a
contract signed to initiate the Plymouth Dial -a -Ride service.
The Plymouth Metrolink services has not heretofore been awarded
through solicitation of proposals. Instead, Medicine Lake Lines,
who has been the historic vendor of this service, has continued as
the provider over the last five years. In conformance with the
Regional Transit Board objectives, and to assure that we are getting
the best price possible for delivery of Plymouth Metrolink services,
it has been our intent to solicit proposals later this summer for
1990, 1991 and 1992 Plymouth Metrolink services.
This brings us to the second RTB objective. When systems are rebid,
the RTB is seeking that the transportation services within the
community be consolidated. In Plymouth's case, this means that we
would prepare a request for proposal which would include both
Plymouth Metrolink services as well as Medicine Lake Lines services
provided in the northeast portions of the community.
The advantage of consolidation is that it will give the City control
of all transit services in the community. The potential
disadvantage is loss of a revenue source for funding transit
services. Medicine Lake Lines service in the northeast portion of
the community has historically been paid through State general funds
not property tax dollars. As such, the City has had a larger
revenue base from which transit services could be financed (i.e.
$900,000 property tax plus $100,000 general fund money). The fact
of the matter is that our transit services have not required
anywhere near the total amount of revenue available. This dual
transit funding arrangement is also totally unique to Plymouth.
By consolidating services, we expect that the total annual
transportation costs in Plymouth will be approximately:
1. Plymouth
Metrolink costs =
$
400,000
2. Plymouth
Dial -a -Ride costs =
$
145,000
3. Service to the northeast
portion
of the community =
$
150,000
4. Plymouth
administrative fees =
$
40,000
TOTAL = $ 735,000
CITY COUNCIL INFORMAITONAL MEMORANDUM
June 15, 1989
Page 3
Since approximately 90 percent of the annual $900,000 property tax
levy is available, or $810,000, we are growing close to the total
amount available for transit in the community. The Regional Transit
Board has advised tht funding is available beyond the 90 percent
limit but they have not been specific.
It is my intent to proceed with the preparation of a request for
proposal. However, I wanted the Council to be aware of the impact
of bidding before we give notice to Medicine Lake Lines to complete
the preparation of requests for proposal. If the Council has
concerns it would be appropriate to direct that this item be placed
on the July 10 agenda. In the absence of such direction, we will
proceed with preparations for rebidding.
3. NOISE COMPLAINTS - KIMBERLY MEADOWS & HERB'S SERVICE STATION --
Attached is a petition which was received from Mary Schlender on
June 13. Blair Tremere and Frank Boyles met with Ms. Schlender to
discuss the most effective means of resolving the noise problems.
Frank and Blair advised Ms. Schlender that at least four alter-
natives are available. The first is to have Kimberly Meadows repre-
sentatives and Herb's Service Station representatives resolve the
problem between themselves. Option two is to initiate mediation
using the West Suburban Mediation Center. Option three is to have
the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing to consider whether
the conditional use permit should be rescinded. Option four is to
remand the matter directly to court.
Assuming a worst case scenario, Frank and Blair recommended that the
services of the West Suburban Mediation Center be used. Ms.
Schlender agreed that this would be the most effective next step and
we are in the process of contacting Mr. Johnson to see if will agree
to participate. If he does not, the only alternative would be to
conduct a hearing before the Planning Commission on revocation of
the conditional use permit. I will keep the Council advised as this
issue moves ahead.
We are hopeful that through the mediation process we can strike some
form of compromise to resolve the problem much as we have over the
years with West Medicine Lake Community Club and surrounding
neighbors, and the Plymouth Gun Club and surrounding neighbors.
(I-3)
4. TREE PRESERVATION POLICY -- On June 13, Frank Boyles and I met with
Bob Burger to discuss the tree preservation policy. We agreed that
the objective is to develop a policy which most simply and effec-
tively attempts to preserves trees without needlessly penalizing
developers or builders, or adding substantial administrative burden
which would require additional full time city employees. We agreed
that city representatives would be meeting with Bob's committee in
the near future to forge ahead on this issue. An editorial in
today's paper, attached, also addresses this topic. (I-4)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 15, 1989
Page 4
5. COUNTY ROAD 6/I-494 INTERCHANGE - This project is essentially two
projects in one: the bridge and the diamond interchange. The
bridge is being constructed by a project under the direction of the
City. This phase will be completed this season. The interchange is
to be constructed by MnDOT as part of a project of making additional
improvements to I-494.
Fred Moore has informed me that because we have not been able to
obtain all the right-of-way necessary for the diamond interchange,
MnDOT has again delayed the project for contract letting until this
November. This will mean that the project will not be completed
until 1991, instead of the earlier projected completion date of
1990.
All the right-of-way has been assembled except for one piece. That
piece is owned by Hennepin County and is part of the proposed waste
transfer site. Last month, MnDOT rejected a construction permit
which had been submitted by Hennepin County staff as not being
adequate. Subsequently, the staff went to the Hennepin County Board
and the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the County
Administrator to sign a temporary permit for the construction of the
diamond interchange. The approval, however, was saddled with
conditions which involve the City's consideration of the waste
transfer site. The resolution stated in part, that "the City of
Plymouth will review the permit application submitted by Hennepin
County for the transfer station within 90 days and not require as a
condition for the operation of the Plymouth transfer station, that
the interchange construction be completed, nor place any other
unreasonable conditions on the conditional use permit." I expect
that the County will be submitting an application for a conditional
use permit and site plan approval on the proposed site within the
next week or two.
From our perspective, it would obviously be desirable not to link
the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way for the diamond
interchange to the transfer site. Given the fact that the project
has been delayed by virtue of the inability of the City to obtain
the construction permit from the County, I plan to discuss the issue
further with the County Administrator and his staff in hopes of
separating the issues. If that is not possible, the City obviously
has the option of waiting until the transfer site plan process runs
its course. If the site plan is ultimately approved, I am sure that
the right-of-way will be included with the platting. If the
transfer station does not proceed, the City could move to acquire
the property through purchase and/or eminent domain. The City could
also exercise the powers of eminent domain at this time.
6. FOUR SEASONS CARNIVAL - MAY 25 - MAY 29 - Councilmember Zitur asked
for a report on the carnival held at the Four Seasons Mall
recently. He was concerned because he had understood that the
police received two calls regarding the carnival. Representatives
of the shopping center had worked with the City and obtained
approval to conduct the carnival in accordance with the requirements
of the city ordinances.
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The carnival was held from Thursday, May 25 through Monday, May 29,
and had approved operating hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Public
Safety Department records indicate there were two calls to the Four
Seasons Mall during those days. In one instance, there was a
complaint of "kids riding their bicycles on the sidewalk." In the
second instance, there was a complaint about two employees of the
carnival who were loitering in the mall area about 11:30 p.m. on
Thursday evening. They apparently were gone when the police
arrived. To the best of my knowledge there were no other complaints
and I therefore, conclude that the carnival did not create any
particular problems for the City.
7. MINUTES
a. District 281 Community Education and Facilities Compliance
meeting, April 28, 1989 (I -7a)
b. District 281 Government Advisory Council, May 26, 1989 (I -7b)
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
a. Police Department monthly report for May (I -8a)
b. Public Safety monthly Alarm report for May (I -8b)
c. Recycling Collection - Week 1 Collection with Waste Management
Company (I -8c)
9. LEAGUE LEGISLATIVE WRAPUP SESSION -- The League of Minnesota Cities
will hold a legislative wrapup session on Wednesday, dune 28 from
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Midway. The session is to
discuss new laws enacted during the 1989 session of the legis-
lature. Councilmembers interested in attending should contact
Laurie. A copy of the meeting announcement is attached. (I-9)
10. BASKETBALL STRUCTURES -- Attached is a memo to Frank Boyles concern-
ing two basketball hoop issues. I have authorized the re-
installation of a basketball hoop for Mr. Wally Scheer, 3725
Evergreen Lane. Based on circumstances involving Mr. Scheer's
insurance agent and the City, he will be "grandfathered in "with
respect to the basketball hoop policy.
In a case involving Mr. Len Robertson, 17110 - 28th Avenue North,
a basketball structure was removed without notification from the
City. Mr. Robertson's neighbor received the notices on the struc-
ture, but did not notify us that the structure in fact belonged to
Mr. Robertson. I have advised the Robertson's that their hoop will
be returned and the City will reimburse them the cost of a pole
which was cut down.
A revised status list on basketball structures in the public right-
of-way is attached. Also included are letters mailed to property
owners recently discovered to have basketball hoops in the right-
of-way in violation of city policy. The owners have been given 14
days to remove the structures. (I-10)
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11. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, June 16, four development signs
will be placed at the following locations:
1. South of Highway 55 at West Medicine Lake Drive -- Robert Larson
Partners is requesting approval of a preliminary plat and
variance in order to replat the property at the existing
Plymouth Shopping Center for the creation of one lot. The
variance is to allow for more than one principle building on a
lot. (89017)
2. Northeast corner of Highway 55 and South Shore Drive -- Pump and
Meter Service is requesting approval of a site plan and a
conditional use permit in order to relocate the diesel fuel
dispensing tank on this site. (89040)
3. 14505 - 21st Avenue North -- Subway Sandwich is requesting
approval of a conditional use permit in order to operate a
retail establishment (Class 2 restaurant) within the industrial
district. (89042)
4. 2601 Niagara Lane -- Garlock Equipment is requesting a site plan
and conditional use permit in order to expand their outside
storage area on the south side of their building. (89043)
The Planning Commission will hear these requests at their June 28,
1989 meeting.
12. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letters responding to Barbara Shonka, 785 Windemere Drive, and
Debbie Dietz, 5000 Jonquil Lane, from Mayor Schneider,
concerning the community center. (I -12a)
b. Letter from Martha Anderson, Chairperson, Sunset Hill School
PTA, to Mayor and City Council, with respect to the requirement
of fire lanes around school buildings. (I -12b)
c. Letter to Karen Fox, Chelsea Mews HOA, from Mayor Schneider,
advising that her concerns about the trails in Chelsea Mews has
been referred to Chuck Dillerud for research and response.
(I -12c)
d. Letter of appreciation from Minnesota Speech -Language -Hearing
Association, for the use of City Center for an executive council
meeting. (I -12d)
e. Note of appreciation from Jane Rohs for assistance offered by
Plymouth Firefighter Cary Smith. (I -12e)
f. Note of appreciation from Dellores Lewis to Plymouth Police
Department. (I -12f)
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g. Memorandum from doe Ryan outlining the events which culiminated
in the issuance of a temporary restraining order against Greg
Begin stopping him from placing an estimated 500,000 cubic yards
on the property at 5525 Xenium Lane. (I -12g)
h. Letter responding to Marjorie Stangel, 10540 - 43rd Avenue
North, on various traffic problems in area of 45th Avenue and
Nathan Lane. (I -12h)
i. Letter of appreciation from Roland Danielson, U. S. Bench
Corporation, to Mayor and City Council. (I -12i)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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Unocal 76 service Station at Highway 101 and :'ounty oad
are neti tionin-you to take seriouSl-tr :chat r.e. i eel are very
clear and deliberate violations of the _:i iy :;ode
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:llthous,h _;Jou nave writ ten to -Jr. Johnson asking hi -r. to
keen the garage doors facing the residences closed, he has
refused to do so, therefore exposing us to the constant
disruptive noise off a busy service staticn. thes noise
include, bu i are no limited to. loi)d rnet=.+.11. On. po,Undin`,
the air '..rrench oneratin•=metal tOG�. : dr, -!-)n _ a_. on cement.,
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horns honkin _., engines revving' uD, chains c l ar!.cin , the motor
and rl chin i:•'c:t:'r noise from the car 'e a an A v ^r it !�Y'uSiz'C
"ding'' ever; tune a car drives over the ri-bber hose.
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jara?e doors have stayed oven and the t .t.icn -: or.'<:inr •,L i ?-
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Star Tribune
Established 1867
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Roger Parkinson Pubusner ano rresweru
Joel R. Kramer Executive Editor
Tim J. McGuire Managing Editor
Robert J. White Editorial Editor
Thursday/June 15/1989
Protect trees from construction damage
TO oaks from little acorns grow. Unless, of
course, someone drives a" bulldozer over them or
piles chunks of concrete on them or digs up the
surrounding area. Which is exactly what happens
to thousands of trees in the Twin Cities every
construction season. With a little care, most of the
destruction could be avoided, according to Lasting
Woodlands, a fledgling nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving the urban forest. Builders
need to exercise that care, and Lasting Woodlands
is eager to help.
Contrary to common belief, the roots of most trees
lie close to the surface. That means they are
extremely vulnerable to damage from vehicles or
suffocation from construction materials or debris.
The result is that more trees are lost to construc-
tion -damage each year in the metropolitan area
than to Dutch elm and oak wilt diseases com-
bined.
This needless destruction could be avoided if
builders would just follow a few simple rules. For
instance, many trees could be saved if builders
would design their projects to preserve specific
trees or tree groupings, then cordon them off from
the construction zone. A list of these and other
suggestions, plus a newsletter on preserving trees,
is available from Lasting Woodlands at 439-3356.
Builders have a responsibility to minimize the
damage they do to the environment. Trees help
cool the city in the hot summer, provide oxygen
and give the Twin Cities an aesthetic beauty that
has made it one of the prettiest urban areas in
America. The Twin Cities needs its trees at least as
much as it needs new buildings.
LA
Independent School District 281 Robbinsdale Area Schools
Community Education and Facilities
District 281 Community Education and Facilities
Compliance Meeting
Friday, April 28, 1989
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
Board Room
Present: Mary Anderson, Golden Valley Mayor; Peg Berlin, Chemical
Abuse Task Force; Paula Beugen, School Board Chairperson;
Elmer Carlson, Crystal Council; Howard Christenson, School
Board; Dan Donahue, New Hope City Manager; Garry Grimes,
Crystal Council; Betty Herbes, Crystal Mayor; Juanita
Hoffe, School Board; Meredythe Jones-Rosse, CE Advisory
Council; Dorothy Jorenby, CE Advisory Council Chairperson;
Sue Leland, Chemical Abuse Task Force; Pat Mercy, Chemical
Abuse Task Force; Dean Mooney, Golden Valley Police; Linda
Powell, Superintendent; Lloyd Ricker, Plymouth Council;
Merrilee Riley, School Board; Joy Robb, Robbinsdale Mayor;
Lorna Rohach, Chemical Abuse Task Force; Pat Ruby, CEF
Secretary; Adrian Rygg, Crystal Council; Celia Scott,
Brooklyn Center Council; Bob Shellum, Golden Valley Police;
Carroll Vomhof, CEF Director; Jim Willis, Plymouth City
Manager; Bob Zitur, Plymouth Council
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 a.m. by Paula Beugen.
Carroll Vomhof welcomed the group. Each member in attendance
introduced him/herself to the others. Vomhof described the annual
compliance meeting and noted this meeting was in combination with the
Superintendent's Government Advisory meeting.
Sue Leland, of the Chemical Abuse Task Force, gave a brief history of
the task force. Peg Berlin brought samples of books which are
available from the U.S. Department of Education and the Minnesota
Police and Peace Officers Association. Pat Mercy and Lorna Rohach
discussed the Chemical Awareness Program. After giving a brief
history and components of the program, they discussed various
programs related to "different schools and grade levels. Pat Mercy
discussed the curriculum in middle schools and high schools and
described various programs related to these grade levels. There was
a brief question and answer period.
Dean Mooney, of the Golden Valley Police Department, discussed the
history of the G.V. police getting involved in drug abuse preven-
tion. Bob Shellum described the pilot program at Noble School
(Counteract). This is a five-week program designed to teach refusal
skills to grade five students; it involves the parents as well. The
plans are to expand this program into other public and private
schools. There was a brief question and answer period.
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Compliance Meeting
April 28, 1989
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A monthly financial report was handed out from the RHS Resource
Center. Vomhof briefly discussed some of the tenants and services
provided at this location. There were no questions.
Vomhof discussed the unused building situation (Thorson). Costs and
budget were discussed. There was a general discussion of the
building situation in District 281. Superintendent Powell will
contact the City of Crystal, the school board and administration
regarding a meeting on this topic. Dan Donahue requested the
Superintendent include the cities in future property committee
meetings.
Vomhof brought the group up to date on the Summer School Program.
Enrichment classes have been cut, leaving credit make-up classes only
(for grades six through 12.) There was discussion on the possibility
of Community Education coordinating summer school classes, as well as
scholarship possibilities.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
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INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 281
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Learning Jor a lifetime of growing
GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meeting
Friday, May 26, 1989
PRESENT: Dan Donahue (New Hope), Joy Robb (Robbinsdale), Robert Zitur
(Plymouth), Charles Darth (Brooklyn Park) Linda Powell (281)
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Ms. Powell •presented a --legislative update. The referendum
cap was removed but the -district can have only one referedum a year and it must
be held on November election days. Residents are to be notified at least 30
days in advance of a referendum. The board has made no decision on a referendum
at this time but a decision will probably made in late August or early
September. The general education formula was increased 3% or $2,838 per pupil
for next year and 40 or $2,953 for the following year. With those numbers the
fund balance in 1990-91 would be 1.4 million dollars. The school board policy
mandates the district maintain a 1.5 million dollar fund balance. There will be
money for K-l.i"ndividualized learning of $63 per child. Funding for noon
kindergarten transportation was maintained. Special education was shifted to
local levy. The formula for early childhood education was increased as was the
community education formula. The bill provides money for funding for adult
basic education for the biennium. The governor's art school was approved.
There was a question about capital outlay for media centers. Ms. Robb suggested
including the media centers in the referendum. Ms. Powell mentioned she would
be forming a financial committee to make recommendations to the school board.
Ms. Powell stated that our legislative representatives were very supportive of
the school district's financial needs.
OPEN DISCUSSION: Mr. Zitur mentioned that he had attended a graduation ceremony
for the AWARE drug program in the schools at Meadow Lake and was very impressed
with the program. Plymouth is looking at this program. Ms. Powell strongly
recommended the program.
Mr. Donahue requested that the district require knowledgeable personnel to
purchase playground eqiupment (for safety reasons) whenever the city and the
district collaborate finances for such purchases.
RECOGNITION: Ms. Powell presented the members with certificates of appreciation
and thanked them for their attendance, communication and recommendations.
Linda Powell
Interim Superintendent
4148 Winnetla Avenue North
New Hope. Minnesota 55427
(612) 533-2781
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MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH
CLASS
May 1989
MURDER
CSC
ROBBERY
ASSAULT
BURGLARY
THEFT
AUTO THEFT
ARSON
0
1
0
21
29
114
18
1
0
2
1 0
1 36
1 27
1 87
1 11
1 0
TOTALS 1988 184
1989 163
CLASS II
FORGERY
COUNTERFEIT
FRAUD
HAR.
COMM.
STOLEN
PROPERTY
VANDALISM
SEX
OFF.
NARC.
OFFENSES
FAM/CHILD
D.W.I.
LIQ,
LAW
DISORDERLY
CONDUCT
OTHER
6
2
17
3
48
5
18
4
20
12
20
99
2
26
16
1
93
2
6
8
31
17
4
63
TOTALS 1988 254
1989 269 +6%
CLASS III
FATAL
ACCIDENT
PERSONAL
INJURY
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
SNOWMOBILE
ACCIDENT
DROWNING
MEDICAL
EMERGENCY
SUICIDE
SUICIDE
ATTEMPTS
NATURAL
DEATH
ANIMAL
BITES
FIRE
0
17
71
0
0
86
1
2
1
3
31
0
12
86
0
0
76
0
3
1
5
35
TOTALS 1988 212
1989 218 +3%
CLASS IV
TOTALS 1988 1131
1989 1195 +6%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 588 1989 465 -21%
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 499 1989 510 +2%
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1988
45%
1989
20%
ASSIST
1781
1989
1845 +4%
ANIMAL
FALSE
LOCK
OTHER
WARRANT
TRAFFIC
SUSPICION
MISSING
LOST
PUBLIC
DOMESTIC
DETAIL
ALARMS
OUTS
AGENCY
SERVED
DETAIL
INFORMATION
PERSON
FOUND
NUISANCE
MISC.
33
201
138
112
40
22
183
149
4
22
144
83
32
165
128
148
35
29
138
162
8
27
163
160
TOTALS 1988 1131
1989 1195 +6%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 588 1989 465 -21%
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 499 1989 510 +2%
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1988
45%
1989
20%
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS i988
1781
1989
1845 +4%
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH January - May 1989
MURDER
CSC
ROBBERY
ASSAULT
BURGLARY
THEFT
AUTO THEFT
ARSON
0
10
3
96
95
412
77
4
0
16
0
135
105
348
69
5
TOTALS 1988 697
1989 678 -3%
CLASS 11
FORGERY
COUNTERFEIT
FRAUD
HAR.
COMM.
STOLEN
PROPERTY
VANDALISM
SEX
OFF,
NARC.
OFFENSES
FAM/CHILD
D.W.I.
LIQ.
LAW
DISORDERLY
CONDUCT
OTHER
17
35
99
8
175
20
79
9
174
33
32
209
19
35
83
7
287
15
62
22
161
68
32
159
TOTALS 1988 890
1989 950 +7%
CLASS III
FATAL
ACCIDENT
PERSONAL
INJURY
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
SNOWMOBILE
ACCIDENT
DROWNING
MEDICAL
EMERGENCY
SUICIDE
SUICIDE
ATTEMPTS
NATURAL
DEATH
ANIMAL
BITES
FIRE
3
78
338
1
0
337
3
7
6
9
127
0
49
382
0
0
413
1
12
6
14
141
TOTALS 1988 959
_1989 1018 +F%
CLASS IV
TOTALS 1988 4+777
1989 5-517 +15%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 2,197
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 2,241
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1988 3 o
198224OX
1989 1,864 —15% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 7,323
1989 2,323 + 4% 1989 8,274 +13%
ASSIST
ANIMAL
FALSE
LOCK
OTHER
WARRANT
TRAFFIC
SUSPICION
MISSING
LOST
PUBLIC
DOMESTIC
DETAIL
ALARMS
OUTS
AGENCY
SERVED
DETAIL
INFORMATION
PERSON
FOUND
NUISANCE
MISC.
128
690
483
510
155
134
942
619
19
91
587
419
145
636
621
714
215
164
789
719
34
85
442
953
TOTALS 1988 4+777
1989 5-517 +15%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 2,197
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 2,241
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1988 3 o
198224OX
1989 1,864 —15% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 7,323
1989 2,323 + 4% 1989 8,274 +13%
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY
ALARM REPORT
POLICE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS
1988 139 15
1989 111 65
CHANGE - 20 % 333 %
FIRE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS
1988 28 3
1989 30 12
CHANGE 7 % 300 7.
May
MONTH
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: June 9, 1989
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: RECYCLING COLLECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Wednesday and Thursday of this week was our first collection of recyclables
under the contract with Waste Management Company. Overall, in discussing
the collection with Dick Pouliot and the secretaries in the Engineering
Department who are handling the phone calls, we feel it went very well for
the first day of the new contract with a new contractor.
As you know, Waste Management picks up recyclables on Monday and Tuesday in
Minnetonka, Wednesday and Thursday in Plymouth, and Friday in Golden Valley.
All three are new contracts which have not been previously collected by this
firm.
Waste Management got way behind in the City of Minnetonka on Monday and
Tuesday. Although they worked until approximately 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
they did not get completed. They did not complete Minnetonka until around
noon on Wednesday. Although they started in Plymouth the first thing
Wednesday morning, it was not with all of their equipment since part of it
was within the City of Minnetonka.
The collection within Plymouth on Wednesday is the area west of I-494.
Because of the late start with all of the equipment in Plymouth, they did
not complete the area west of County Road 101 and South of County Road 24.
The collection in this area was not completed until late Thursday morning,
and therefore, they got a late start with all their equipment on our
Thursday collections.
On our Thursday collections they did not complete the area southeast of
Medicine Lake. They are now working on this area on Friday and they expect
to be completed before noon.
Although we have received several telephone calls on missed collections,
almost all of them have been within the areas where they were starting late
on their collecting. There have been very few phone calls on an actual
missed collection. We did have one small area (the seven houses on 41st
Avenue, north of Highway 55 and west of Markham sporting goods) that was an
actual miss.
Waste Management has discussed their changes in collection procedure with
Dick Pouliot and they are projecting that they can get back on schedule next
week. The key to the entire schedule is completing each city on the correct
days.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.,
(LVDMOUT-28H,00NESOTA 55447
MEMO
June 14, 1989
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT BASKETBALL HOOPS
"It ain't all over until it's over" - whoever said that was right -on. We've
got two basketball hoop matters which I have become involved with and which
I hope now are on the road to resolution.
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The first issue deals with a Mr. Wally Scheer, 3725 Evergreen Lane. I have
agreed to return Mr. Scheer's basketball hoop. He is to provide the City
with a copy of his insurance policy/binder within two weeks of this memo.
His insurance agent has apparently discussed this matter further with Taud
Hoopingarner regarding getting the much delayed certificate delivered to the
City. If he provides the certificate to the City within the two weeks, we
have agreed to consider him to be grandfathered with respect to our
basketball hoop policy. He will then reinstall the basketball hoop at the
street's edge.
Laurie, I would like to have you verify with Taud that the insurance binder
or policy is, in fact, received by the City within two weeks of this memo.
If it is not, I would like to know in order that I can contact Mr. Scheer
(591-6013). Jim Kolstad is hereby requested to have the basketball hoop
returned to Mr. Scheer as soon as arrangements can be made directly with
him.
The second issue involves Mr. Len Robertson, who resides at 17110 - 28th
Avenue. In this instance we apparently notified Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Tiseth,
17100 - 28th Avenue North of the basketball structure being in the
right-of-way. These folks don't have a hoop and report that their neighbor
did not either. Apparently, however, they overlooked the Robertson's who
lives on the cul-de-sac, just west of the Tiseth's. Our street people
didn't overlook it and, of course, took the hoop. I have told Mr. Robertson
that we will return the hoop to his home in order that he can have it
installed on his property. I have also informed him that we would reimburse
him the cost of the pole which was cut down so the basketball hoop can be
reinstalled at the appropriate height. Mr. Robertson is to send me a copy
of the bill when he has obtained the pole. By copy of this memo I am asking
Jim Kolstad to be in touch with Mr. Robertson (work: 544-8101, home:
473-5320) and arrange to have the hoop returned to his home.
BASKETBALL HOOPS
June 14, 1989
Page 2
I assume that we know specifically which hoops belong to which party and can
return them to the appropriate party. I also assume that the hoops are not
damaged so as to exacerbate the P.R. problems which have already been
created.
I want to thank you all for your best efforts in trying to execute the
Council's direction in this difficult matter. It was obviously a
"lose -lose" situation, however I think you all did the very best that you
could. Thanks for your efforts. I hope this will be the final curtain on
this issue.
JW:kec
cc: Jim Kolstad, Public Works Superintendent
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
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6/15/89
STATUS OF BASKETBALL STRUCTURES
Permits Issued
1295 Sycamore Lane (Anderson)
10535 49th Avenue North (Berozovsky)
12400 48th Avenue North (Best)
18320 31st Avenue North (Boegel)
18205 3rd Avenue North (Boris)
11305 39th Avenue North (Confeld)
5761 Oakview Lane (Darth)
5510 Rosewood Lane (Falk)
10310 27th Avenue North (Galovan)
2945 Everest Lane (Minner)
4020 North Cottonwood Lane (Peterson)
3725 Evergreen Lane (Scheer)
13030 12th Avenue North (Tapper)
11505 38th Avenue North (Wennerlind)
1760 Ranier Lane (Wozniak)
No Permits Issued - Structure to be Removed
12955 30th Avenue North (Curran) - City removed pole only on 6/9/89
10515 31st Avenue North (Heggen) - Owner removed
4775 Pineview Lane (Peterson) - City removed on 6112/89
14620 7th Avenue North (Kohn) - Owner removed
19025 26th Avenue North (Seleen) - Owner removed
17110 28th Avenue North (Robertson) - City removed on 6/9/89
12105 29th Avenue North (Pouliot) - City removed pole only on 6/9/89
12110 29th Avenue North (Hickman) - Owner removed
14650 40th Place (Moen) - Owner removed
14640 40th Place (Thompson) - Owner removed
11430 41st Avenue North (Metro) - Owner removed
11440 41st Avenue (Dematthew) - Owner removed
11600 41st Avenue (Nathanson) - Owner removed
10815 53rd Avenue (Pheasant Trails Investors) - Owner removed
13035 56th Avenue (Dering) - Owner removed
3870 Balsam Lane (Dingles) - Owner removed
3880 Balsam Lane (Hymes) - Owner removed
3885 Balsam Lane (Brusuen) - Owner removed
405 Brockton Lane (Niederman) - Owner removed
14435 40th Avenue North (Anderson) - Owner removed
5225 Cottonwood Lane (Simmon) - Owner removed
2825 Holly Lane (Urcheck) - City removed on 6/9/89
3035 Oewel Lane (Calverley) - City removed on 6/9/89
4930 Magnolia Lane (Chose) - Owner removed
5910 Norwood Lane (Kelley) - City removed pole only on 6/12/89
5920 Norwood Lane (Reynolds Const. Co.) - Owner removed
4905 Oakview Lane (Krause) - Owner removed
2820 Ranier Lane (Bluhm) - City removed on 6/9/89
3055 Rosewood Lane (Moore) - City removed on 6/9/89
1305 Sycamore Lane (Leopold) - Owner removed
4210 Ximines Lane (Huffman/Peterson) - Owner removed
CITY OF
June 12, 1989 PUMOUTR
Byron and Judith Danelius
2980 Norwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Danelius:
The Plymouth City Council recently became aware that numerous residents had
constructed basketball structures within the public right-of-way, generally at
the edge of street paving. The location and orientation of these basketball
structures necessitates the use of the street for playing basketball. This
practice interferes or potentially interferes with the movement of traffic and
place individuals using the street right-of-way for playing basketball at
risk.
In order to reduce the potential risk to pedestrians and motorists and reduce
the City's liability with respect to the use of such structures, the City
Council adopted a policy (attached) relating to the placement of basketball
structures on March 6, 1989.
The policy states that "In those cases where a basketball structure is located
in the right-of-way which is not in conformance with this policy, the City
Clerk shall notify the property owner, in writing, to remove the basketball
structure within 14 calendar days of said notice. If the structure is not
removed within the 14 calendar day period, the City shall remove the structure
at its expense.
This letter, as required by the policy, is your 14 day notice that your
basketball structure must be removed by June 28, 1989 or the City will have no
alternative but to remove the structure commencing June 29. You will receive
no further notice of this action.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
cc: Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor
X400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Salvatore Catapano
18115 27th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Catapano:
The Plymouth City Council recently became aware that numerous residents had
constructed basketball structures within the public right-of-way, generally at
the edge of street paving. The location and orientation of these basketball
structures necessitates the use of the street for playing basketball. This
practice interferes or potentially interferes with the movement of traffic and
place individuals using the street right-of-way for playing basketball at
risk.
In order to reduce the potential risk to pedestrians and motorists and reduce
the City's liability with respect to the use of such structures, the City
Council adopted a policy (attached) relating to the placement of basketball
structures on March 6, 1989.
The policy states that "In those cases where a basketball structure is located
in the right-of-way which is not in conformance with this policy, the City
Clerk shall notify the property owner, in writing, to remove the basketball
structure within 14 calendar days of said notice. If the structure is not
removed within the 14 calendar day period, the City shall remove the structure
at its expense.
This letter, as required by the policy, is your 14 day notice that your
basketball structure must be removed by Dune 28, 1989 or the City will have no
alternative but to remove the structure commencing Dune 29. You will receive
no further notice of this action.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
cc: Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor
?-*n PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMIOU T H. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY C�
June 12, 1989 PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Barbara G. Shonka
785 Windemere Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 2, 1989 LETTER REGARDING THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Dear Ms. Shonka:
Thank you for your June 2 letter in which you provided three examples of
"how the majority of Plymouth residents feel about the community center."
You should be aware that the City Council elected to take action on the
community center issue only after undertaking the survey of Plymouth
residents' reactions in December 1987. In the survey we found that over 50%
of those surveyed favored the construction of the community center.
Because this was only a survey, we then decided to conduct a series of
meetings to get a better sense for the perspective of Plymouth residents on
this issue. During the first hearing, which took place earlier this year,
30 persons spoke in favor of the community center. The concentration in
their presentations was on what facilities the community center should
contain. The second public meeting yielded almost no public response, even
though it had been substantially publicized. The most recent meeting is the
only one in which significant opposition has been voiced.
This is a difficult decision and the City Council has approached it in terms
of what we believe will be best for the entire community now and in the
years ahead. After a great deal of examining the question, the City Council
has voted to proceed with the project. Thank you for sharing your concerns.
Sincerely,
V rgil Schneider.
Mayor
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Plymouth. to build Taj Mahal?
To the Editor:
The city management of Plymouth (the Czar) plans to build a
Recreation Center (Taj Mahal) costing over 12 million dollars.
-.,The decision to go ahead with this project was made by an
elite few most employees of the city and the City Council —
without any sort of public mandate or referendum. They found a
convenient loophole in our Minnesota statutes which enables
them to proceed with this project without a referendum; how-
ever, the bottom line is this: ALL monies that enter Plymouth
City Hall regardless of the label originate as taxpayer dollars.
What this elite few tthe Czars) are doing, then, is to spend
taxpayer money for something they. want (a monument to
themselves!) — without taxpayer (peasant) permission - and
then sending the bill to the taxpayer (peasant). This reeks of to-
talitarianism — and "I want you to pay" attitude, characteri-
stic of dictators and Czars.
We read about the "taxpayer revolution." Well, it is actions
like these that irritate and annoy the taxpayer, creating the
revolution.
Can we believe anything the city says? First, it is $8 million,
and operating expenses will be covered by user fees. Now it's
412.5 million and needs almost 100,000 in taxpayer assistance to
cover operating costs. Even as they are professing that this
monument is being built without tax dollars and that it won't
disturb the city's infrastructure, etc., they are discussing a
proposal to assess ehch property owner $1,000 to be levied in a
couple of years. (Curious — 12,500 property owners x $1,000
equals 12.5 mill — the cost of the Rec Building!)
I think it's time our city government became responsive to the
populace. We don't need a monument to extravagance — an
unnecessary luxury — a Plymouth Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is a tomb. Let's make Plymouth's a tomb to
our city management by voting these `big spenders' out of office
and firing the rest.
Arlene Johnson
PLYMOUTH"
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To the
Wednesday, May 31,1989 ; .:...f
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younissed the public hearing on the Plymouth Community
"Center's Tuesday; May 16, this is. some of . what happened.
Thetje were mostly..' citizens opposed tothe;expenditure of.fttnds
forthe�comm ,Center the ca�ty of Plymouth appearso be
willing to uil ;12.; .on commumty$centeri`ai►itliout�the
benefit bf a� ireasibihty study to see if one: is needed The City
NCsa ncil'also idmits that a.portion of thevperating +aosts.will be
passed onto the. residents each year- in the' form of hkreased
�. -
taxes:'There was" no 'business expert who determined that -the
Readers ,are saying..:.
,i projected costs were reliable
Although the building of the community center willuse funds
y ?_
Here are SOU"O" comments from readerstiv(i�►+eailed
-that will not. raise our _taxes.now;when aay. road, bridge or ex-
our hot line (537-9516) from May 23 through 26-.4' 411P 3 ;,,ti
:fisting city ed structure"needs -repair, -rand the,, land is
depleted, the taxes will be raised in order to pay for it.
• ' Plymouth man, regarding the city's plans 16 `build a
� 'No resident who testified at the hearing asked to have their
communitycenter, says be recalls that it was on the ballot
taxes raised; however, your port of view may have been miss-
couple
couple of years ago and was soundly;'defeated. ,'What gives
ed All the City Council members were present (however, they
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the city the right to-push it �_
through anyway i Aleve' ft
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Almhot:lserve. on, the commission) end •council mein Jamy
should go before the voters before they spend our money li
-Sisk: handled the 'meeting veryf well. Tlie only council member
>;,
Plymouth man says he's. opposed -c
• Pl Ym Ys . to the community' ten-
"If
.(not on the commission) to speak was Maria Vasilou,`who,stated
:she wanted the :community :center, but thought the. residents
ter proposal. there's a $12 million surplus, why not update
should have more, access to the decision :process: The -commis-
our police and fire departments? We could have more police
officers, additional fire stations, trucks. We could provide
;won `is toreport to`t�e full' council on the next meeting on. Mon-
Si &y, the findings.-It would be in everyone's interest
citizens with a safer community and a better place to live in-
June S, on
to g°. to then report and decisico41t-:means,higher or
stead of just weekend entertainment." - -
lower taxes for you. : x
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It. would be nice to have a community center in Plymouth. But
one that-is privately financed, and one that operates at no' loss
(and preferably at a profit) is needed. Even though the council
can decide to build the center with our funds without a referen-
:.t ,dura or vote of the Plymouth residents,_ it. would be in their best
k.:: interest to do so. The only way to stop, the council would be to
j' either tail and write them before the next meeting or have a
recall election and put other, more responsive members on the
council.
Larry Geyermar
`` PLYMOUTH
CITY OF
June 12, 1989 PUMOUTR
Debbie Dietz
5000 Jonquil Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 4 LETTER ABOUT THE PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER
Dear Ms. Dietz:
Your June 4 letter raises numerous questions about the construction of a
community center. I will address the questions in the order asked.
Why should I be forced to pay for a community center? As you probably are
aware, your tax money will not be used to construct a community center.
Instead, funds which have accrued primarily from interest earnings on the
prepayment of special assessments are to be used for community center
construction. Operating funds are to be recovered from user fees.
You question whether or not the City took an opinion poll of residents of
Plymouth. The answer to the question is yes. In December 1987, the City
Council hired a firm to conduct a survey of Plymouth residents to determine
their perceptions on a wide range of issues. A number of questions were
Included about the community center. In the last survey, over 50% of those
responding indicated that they favored the construction of a community
center. The fact that you were not included in the survey is a function of
the randomness of the survey design intended to increase its reliability so
that the results can be projected to the entire Plymouth population.
You asked why not spend all the community center money on our schools. The
City and school district are separate governmental entities. At the present
time, depending on the school district in which you live, the school
district consumes .over 50f of each property tax dollar. The City, on the
other hand, requires no more than 15t.
Speaking of property taxes, you should know that since 1986 the Osseo school
taxes have increased 28%, the County 17% and various miscellaneous taxing
districts 16.7%. The City of Plymouth has increased only 7.9% during the
same period. This increase is well below the level of inflation for the
same period!
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Debbie Dietz
June 12, 1989
Page 2
You questioned whether I believe our school system should be strong. I have
had children in the Osseo school system and,. as any parent, want the best
educational system possible for my children.
I know that the community center issue is important. Personally, I believe
the community center is a far better investment of funds for all residents
of the community, than say a one-time property tax write-down. I believe
that Plymouth residents will use the community center.
I hope that I have been able to answer your questions. If I have not,
please let's discuss this further. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
I__/
Vi gil Schneider
Mayor
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June 10, 1989
Plymouth City Officers: Mayor Virgil Schneider;
Councilpersons Lloyd Ricker, Robert Zitur, Maria Vasiliou,
and Jerry Sisk; City Manager 'James Willis.
Dear Plymouth City Officers:
The Sunset Hill School PTA recently learned of your
requirement to have the District put a Fire Lane around the
schools. Naturally, our first concern is for the safety of
the children, and a Fire Lane might seem to be a good idea.
However on further consideration, we are concerned that a
Fire Lane might pose some risk to our children and our
school, and we are not convinced that it would
significantly increase access to the building for fire
trucks. We think that having a road between the school and
the playground puts the children at risk to be struck by
some motor vehicle. Right now this area is protected from
motorized traffic, although it is drivable and at rare times
cars or trucks do drive there for deliveries of equipment.
We are also concerned that having a road around the building
presents an increased security risk to the building and to
the adjacent Nature Center.
We have a sprinkler system in the building. In case of an
emergency, fire trucks presently could drive on the grass
around the building; in winter the snow is heavily
compacted by the children ( and could be cleared by snow
blowers) so access is still available. Can you demonstrate
to us that the road is indeed necessary for the safety of
our children? Do the'benefits of the road for fighting a
fire outweigh theme risks of the road for a serious accident
to one of our children?
Please consider your decision, and let us know why the Fire
Lane is necessary.
Sincerely,
J 2�Z`'
Martha Anderson
Chairperson, Sunset till School PTA
cc: David Landswerk, Superintendent of District 284
Carol Bryant, Principal, Sunset till School
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June 12, 1989 PLYM00+
Ms. Karen Fox
President
Chelsea Mews HOA
1860 Zanzibar Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 5, 1989 LETTER
Dear Ms. Fox:
By copy of this letter I am referring your concerns about the trails in
Chelsea Mews to Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator. I am
asking that Chuck research this matter to determine the proper ownership of
the trails and who would be responsible for pursuing this matter further
with the Chelsea Mews Association. Chuck should contact you directly with
his findings.
Thanks for your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Vi /-1-
Schneider
Mayor
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
Eric Blank, Director of Park & Recreation
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 554470 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
1ELSEA MEWS -ASSOCIATION @ PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
June 5, 1989
Mayor Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
We in Chelsea Mews Association need your help. A tarred bike trail
has been constructed in the Lundgren Bros. development called
Steeplechase. This bike trail begins at the turnaround of .their
Zanzibar Lane and ends at the edge of Chelsea Mews property on
North Zanzibar Lane. Between where the trail ends and the street
of Zanzibar there is a wooded hill. People from the Lundgren
development side have worn a path through the wooded area to gain
access to Zanzibar. The problem is that our homeowners on Zanzibar
are very concerned that they will run over the bikers using the
path. You can't see them until they are right in the street, and
they are going too fast down the hill to stop.
Chelsea Mews has never been consulted about the matter of the
location of the trail or even formally advised that the trail exists.
Chelsea Mews has no money reserved for completing such a trail.
Besides, our Zanzibar homeowners do not want it located where it
would be if it were simply extended. Considerable dollars would
have to be spent to make it safe (hill cut down, trees removed,
safety signs erected, etc.).
Could you please forward this letter to the appropriate persons and
ask that they contact me so we can figure out a course of action.
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I don't even know if this is part of the City's trail system or not.
All I know is that this is a potentially dangerous situation that
requires some kind of corrective action. _
Thanks a lot for your help.
Sincerely,
Karen Fox, President
Chelsea Mews Association
cc: Lundgren Bros. Construction
June 13, 1989
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Rauenhorst:
MINNESOTA SPEECH -LANGUAGE -HEARING ASSOCIATION
P. 0. Box 26115 • St. Louis Park, MN 55426
612/935-5057
The Minnesota Speech -Language -Hearing Association
greatly appreciated the use of the Council Chambers for
our Executive Council meetings in 1987 and 1988. The
facilities lend themselves well for groups such as ours
that do not have permanent meeting space. We thank the
City of Plymouth and its citizens for allowing us to
meet in your facility.
Sincerely,
MN Speech -Language -Hearing -Association
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Executive Secretary
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a' 11650 27th Ave., No.
U Plymouth, MN 55441
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: June 15, 1989
TO: City Manager James G. Willis through Community Development Director
Blair Tremere
FROM: Building Official Joe Ryan
SUBJECT: ILLEGAL FILLING/GRADING ACTIVITY - 5525 XENIUM LANE NORTH - GREGORY
BEGIN
The following represents an outline of the events which have occurred in the
City's enforcement action of an illegal filling activity which has taken place
at the above referenced property.
While driving in to work on Thursday morning, June 8, 1989, I had noticed a
road grader in operation on the Begin property. It appeared as though a new
service road was being constructed. Upon arrival at City Hall, I instructed
Building Inspector Arnie Rasmusson to investigate the matter and to issue a
Stop Work Order to Mr. Begin if any grading or filling on his property was
being performed. I advised Arnie that Mr. Begin had not obtained any permits
from the City to perform such work. The site inspection performed by Arnie
revealed that grading and filling activity occurring on the site. Arnie
issued a Stop Work Order to an individual on the site and advised that person
of the need to discontinue any further activity on the property. A
reinspection later in -:-the morning by Mr. Rasmusson revealed the continuation
of trucks depositing fill material onto the property.
Later that afternoon, Police Officer Scott Streachek and I visited the site
and issued Stop Work Orders to each driver entering onto the property and
advise them that no further hauling was to occur.
I then contacted City Attorney James Thomson and requested that his office
proceed in initiating some form of immediate legal action against Mr. Begin to
prevent any further activity from occurring. Mr. Thomson referred the matter
to James Strommen. Mr. Strommen informed me that he would prepare for filing,
a request for a temporary restraining order and a law suit against Mr. Begin
for the activity which had occurred.
On Friday, June 9, 1989 the orders were prepared and filed in the Hennepin
County Courthouse. Mr. Strommen requested the assignment of a judge to hear
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our request in obtaining the temporary restraining order. Three different
judges were assigned, however, none were available to hear our case that day.
On Monday, June 12, 1989 the hearing was set for 1:00 p.m. with Judge Gomez.
The City of Plymouth was represented by James Strommen and myself and Greg
Begin and Dan Ryerson (attorney) for Begin. Judge Gomez implied that she had
reviewed the documentation provided from each side and that prior to taking
any testimony she could not see how her or any other judge could r rain the
City from enforcing its Codes and Ordinances in a matter such as this. She
noted that the City had initially informed Mr. Begin on March 29, 1989 and
repeatedly thereafter, of the requirements necessary to obtain the required
permits which did not reveal any evidence of Mr. Begin making any attempt to
file application materials for such permits. Mr. Ryerson explained that the
reason his client had not filed such applications was due to the conditions
the City would impose. Judge Gomez questioned Mr. Ryerson's assumptions of
any potential conditions as no formal process had been initiated.
Mr. Ryerson explained that the fill to be deposited on Mr. Begin's property
was to replenish the depleting top soil material. Mr. Ryerson explained that
the use of the property is agricultural in nature and that the provisions of
the City Ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit would not apply. He
further stated that any fill deposited on the site would be graded at the end
of each day and that no stockpiling of material would occur.
Mr. Strommen then testified on behalf of the City explaining that our concerns
involve the possible filling around protected wetland areas, the possible
damages which could occur on the City's public street due to the shear number
and weight of vehicles utilizing the road as well as potential drainage
problems which might occur on adjacent properties due to the location and
amount of proposed fill.
Judge Gomez awarded the City the temporary restraining order preventing Mr.
Begin from accepting or allowing any deliveries of fill to this property,
which also provide the City access to the property for the purpose of
determining the location, type and extend of the fill already deposited.
The judge also ordered a show cause hearing for July 3, 1989. It appears as
though if Begin does not meet with the City in good faith regarding a
Conditional Use Permit --and Grading Permit, the judge most likely will grant an
injunction on a temporary or permanent basis. This would hopefully include a
requirement to remd* a the fill already deposited.
Once a copy of the temporary restraining order has been received, it is my
intent to visit the Begin property and video tape that which has already
occurred on the site.
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000 First Bank Place west
Ainnespolis
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.. Dennis O'Brien
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)avid J. Kennedy
oseph E. Hamilton
germ E. Purdue
iichard J. Schieffer
.ames J. Thomson, Jr.
stomas R. Gah
Maven B. Schmidt
vhn G. Kressel
Iames M. Strommen
Villiam P. Jordan
lfdliam R. Skallerud
:ordne A. Heine
)avid D. Beaudoin
;seven M. Tallen
Aary Frances Skala
eslie M. A tman
imothy J. Pawlenty
lolf A. Sponheim
kilie A. Bergh
)avid C. Roland
'aul D. Baertschi
Vden Fritz
Aark J. Gergen
k>lie A. Lawler
lariat J. Coleman
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layton L. LeFevere, Retired
4erbert P. Lefler, Retired
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June 14, 1989
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Mr. Joe �11�vymougtct
Chief Bufficial
City of
3400 ymouth Boulevard
Pl outh, MN 55447
Re: City of Plymouth v. Gregory Begin
Dear Joe:
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Enclosed is the Temporary Restraining Order and Order to
Show Cause signed by Judge Gomez on June 12, 1989. The
City can assume this Order has been served on Mr. Begin.
Any City official entering on his property, as allowed in
the Order, should have a copy of this Order with him or
her.
To recap, this Order prohibits Begin or anyone else on
his property, from accepting any fill whatsoever, or
carrying out grading activities in connection with any
fill deposits. It also allows the City to determine the
"location, type, and extent" of any fill that has already
been deposited on the property on or after June 8, 1989.
The City may enter Begin's property without his permis-
sion, but I would recommend that you arrange a time with
him. When inspecting, I strongly recommend photographs
or, betteri.yet, a video. The City's injunctive complaint
seeks removal of that material already deposited on the
property in excess of 50 cubic yards. We will need
strong documentary evidence to prove that the fill
exceeds 50 cubic yards and was deposited on or after
June 8.
The judge has also ordered a Show Cause hearing for
July 3, 1989 at 3:00 p.m. It is clear from the Order
that the judge does not believe that any of Begin's
existing arguments merit lifting the Temporary Restrain-
ing Order. Thus, if Begin does not meet with the City in
good faith regarding a conditional use permit and grading
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permit, the judge most likely will grant an injunction on
a temporary or permanent basis. This would hopefully
include a requirement to remove the fill already deposit-
ed:
There is no question that Judge Gomez sees the City as
being completely within its rights in this case. All
City officials involved with this case from its apparent
beginning in March of 1989 should be commended for acting
in a manner which the judge clearly believes was reason-
able. The timely letters which fully stated the City's
position, combined with Begin's complete lack of compli-
ance, have persuaded the judge at this point. By the
same token, the judge indicated that if she believes the
City is imposing, or intends to impose, unreasonable
conditions on Begin, the tide may turn. Any negotiations
regarding permits for Begin must demonstrate good faith
and reasonableness. If, however, Begin does not approach
the City further on this matter, there is no reason to
think he will not be permanently enjoined from allowing
this or similar fill or grading activity on the property.
Again, a job well done. Thank you for your support and
assistance in this matter. I will contact you regarding
any further developments.
Very truly yours,
LeFEVERE, LE LER, KENNEDY,
O'BRI &"DRAWZ
James M. Strommen
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Enclosure
cc: Bair Tremere
James Willis
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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN _j ��1;; 12
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City of Plymouth, a municipal;
corporation, -�'-" ' TEMPORARY RESTRAINING
ORDER AND ORDER TO
Plaintiff, SHOW CAUSE
VS.
File No. MX 89-9395
Gregory Begin,
Defendant.
The above -entitled matter came on for hearing before the
undersigned Judge of District Court on June 12, 1989, on plaintiff's
motion for a temporary restraining order pursuant to Rule 65.01 of
the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.
James M. Strommen appeared as counsel on behalf of plaintiff.
Dan T. Ryerson appeared as counsel on behalf of defendant.
Upon consideration of the Complaint, evidence produced at the
hearing, and argument of counsel, it appears that it is probable
that plaintiff will eventually succeed on the merits, that plaintiff
will suffer immediate and irreperable harm, loss or damage if an
Order is not issued, and that no substantial damage will be incurred
by defendant if pllintiff's motion for a temporary order is granted.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. That defendant, his agents or employees, shall cease and
desist all grading and the acceptance or allowance of any and all
deliveries of any and all fill to his property described in the
Complaint, made a part hereof.
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2. That appropriate City officials shall have access to said
property for the purpose of determining the location, type and
extent. of fill already deposited on. the property on: and after
June 8, 1989.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that you, Gregory Begin, through such
representative as you may choose, are to appear before this Court
on the 3rd day of July, 1989, at 3:OOp.m. in Room C-1051 of the
Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, or as soon
thereafter as counsel may be heard, and show cause, if any there be,
why the Court should not issue a temporary injunction.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all responses shall be served and
filed not later than five days prior to the scheduled hearing,
exclusive of intervening Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays; and
that the Court may in its discretion disregard any response that is
not timely filed.
Dated: June 12, 1989
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BY THE COURT:
Isabel Gomez
Judge of District Court
June 15, 1989
Marjorie Stangel
10540 - 43rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 3, 1989 LETTER
Dear Ms. Stangel:
The City Council has asked me to respond to your June 3 letter. In that letter you
Identify various traffic problems in the area of 45th Avenue and Nathan Lane. You
asked that a better lighting and traffic control system for the area be installed.
Specifically you ask for a lower speed limit on Trenton Lane, better lights at the
Intersection of Revere Lane and Trenton Lane and a stationary stop sign for people
making a left turn onto 45th Avenue North. Let me respond to each of your concerns.
1. A street light is to be installed at the intersection of 45th Avenue North and
Nathan_Lane. .
2. The purpose of a stop sign is to establish right-of-way, not to regulate
traffic speed. If you wish to request a stop sign, you should write or contact
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works. The letter should indicate the specific
location(s) for stop signs and the reason for the request. Mr. Moore will
review the request in accordance with the City Council's policy on such
matters. I am attaching for your information a copy of that policy.
Upon receipt of your letter, Mr. Moore will be able to respond to your
request.
3. Additional street lights on Trenton Lane or 45th Avenue would be paid for by
the Sagamore Condo Association. They need to request the installation of any
additional lights- and agree to pay the monthly operating cost. You should
contact your association to see if they will make a request to Mr. Moore.
I hope that this letter res -pends to your concerns. Please contact me or Fred Moore
if you have addit nal questions.
Sincerel,ar%
Frank&,�Ies
Assistant City Manager
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Mayor.Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
Bench Corporation
3300 SNELLING
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55406
AREA CODE 612/721-2525
C J N 161989
My brother Woody, my son Scott and I want to express our deepest
appreciation to you and to the City Council for taking the time to
hear our concerns and our input at the meetings in which we add-
ressed the Council.
With the growth of the City of Plymouth and all the attendant Coun-
cil proceedings that goes with that development, and with the long
agendas that constantly face the Council, we are especially grateful
for the time given us.
You can be assured we will respond in a conscientious effort to
serve the City of Plymouth and its bus riders with the best of ser-
vice. Please express our thanks to the other City Council members.
Sincerely,
Roland C. Danielson, President
U. S. Bench 'Corporat ion
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