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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 30, 1989
RECYCLING CASH DRAWING
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Tuesday, July 4.
2. COUNCIL STUDY MEETING -- Monday, July 10, 12 noon at Scanticon.
Preliminary agenda attached. (M-2)
3. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting in City Council Chambers.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Tuesday, July 11. The Planning Commission
Forum will begin at 7:15 p.m., with the regular Planning Commission
following at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
5. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. The Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City Council Conference
Room.
6. MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH -- Wednesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
7. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, July 13, 7:30
p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the
City Council Chambers.
8. EMPLOYEE PICNIC -- Wednesday, July 19. The annual employee picnic
will be held at the French Regional Park - Skyview Picnic Area (new
shelters on the top of the hill to your right as you enter the
park).
9. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for July and August are attached.
(M-9)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 30, 1989
Page 2
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES - 1989/1990 -
Councilmember Sisk asked that we provide the City Council with the
Council's Budget Priorities and Objectives which were adopted last
year. A copy of those priorities are attached, as well as notes
from an earlier May 23, 1988 meeting on the same topic. Please
review and return to me with any comments/suggestions you have for
the 1990/91 city budgets. I will share your comments with other
Councilmembers in order that the full Council may discuss the topic
prior to receiving my proposed budgets. (I-1)
2. 1989 TAX COURT CALENDAR - City Assessor Scott Hovet has informed me
that he has received the 1989 Tax Court Calendar from the Hennepin
County Attorney's office. Based upon that calendar, Scott and his
staff will have a great deal of work in the weeks and months ahead
dealing with 85 complainants, representing 152 parcels. Scott
reports that this is nearly double the 1988 Tax Court Calendar (45
complainants, representing 94 parcels). He also notes that of every
ten cases filed, six are dismissed, two are stipulated and one goes
to trial. He speculates that more may go to trial this year, likely
representing increasing frustrations in the business community with
state tax policy as it relates to commercial/industrial parcels.
3. GOOSE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Jim Cooper of the University of Minnesota
has informed the City that they have spotted 279 geese in Plymouth.
They will attempt to pick the geese up in the previously identified
public sites (i.e. Medicine Lake, Parkers Lake, Bass Lake), as well
as certain private sites (Gleason Lake - Cimmaron Ponds). The adult
geese are transported and released in Oklahoma. The young are taken
by a group called "Geese Unlimited" and distributed throughout
northern Minnesota.
4. EMPLOYEE TURNOVER - Two City employees have resigned.
a. W. Taud Hoopingarner, Risk Management Coordinator, has
resigned to accept a position of Risk Management Director at
Dakota County. This department level position is the first
risk management director which the County will have for its
1,500 employees. Taud was recruited by Dakota County and is
anxious to develop a safety and risk management program
"from the bottom up." The Dakota County position will
provide him with that opportunity. Taud's last work day is
July 14, 1989.
b. Dick Toy, Residential Appraiser. Dick has resigned
effective July 14 to assume the position of Residential
Appraiser in the City of Minnetonka. The Minnetonka
position is closer to home for Dick and offers advancement
opportunities (Senior Appraiser) which are not possible here
at Plymouth by virtue of the size of our division.
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5. METROLINK -- Attahced is a letter to Paul Buharin of Medicine Lake
Lines, informing him that partial payment is being made for the
periods of December 1987 and August through December of 1988. (I-5)
6. APPOINTMENT TO THE WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD --
Attached is a letter to Marcy Shapiro, Executive Director of the
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, appointing Joy Tierney
as a Plymouth representative. Also attached is a letter to Joy
Tierney informing her of the appointment and letters to unsuccessful
candidates. (I-6)
7. LIQUOR LICENSES --
a. Attached is a letter to Min -Lar Enterprises, d/b/a Food Basket
Superette concerning conditions for renewal of Off -Sale
Non -Intoxicating Liquor License. The Police Department has
verified that the tax status for this property is now clear, all
delinquent property taxes have been paid, and the renewal
license has been mailed. (I -7a)
b. Attached is a letter to James D. Yungner, The Gym, Inc.,
concerning conditions of renewal of On -Sale Non -Intoxicating
Liquor License. The Police Department has verified that the
warrant was paid, which was one condition of license renewal.
However, there is no evidence that the delinquent property taxes
have been paid. His license has not been renewed. (I -7b)
c. Attached is a letter to Kenneth Youngberg, Kenny's, Inc.,
establishing a public hearing date to consider revocation or
suspension of his Intoxicating Off -Sale Liquor License. (I -7c)
8. PEDDLER LICENSES -- Attached is a letter to Ernest Thomas, Terry
Ellis, Johnny Ross and Alvin Reynolds informing them of a temporary
suspension of their peddler licenses and establishing a public
hearing date to consider license revocation. (I-8)
9. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP -- Attached is a letter to Barbara Shonka
clarifying the number of people who spoke at the first hearing for
the community center. (I-9)
10. CLAIMS -- Attahced are memorandums from Laurie Rauenhorst, City
Clerk and Daniel Faulkner, City Engineer, regarding claim by
Rosemary Stiller. (I-10)
11. BASKETBALL STRUCTURES -- Attached is a letter from Laurie
Rauenhorst, City Clerk, to Arthur and Ann Gay, concerning removal of
basketball structure. (I-11)
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June 30, 1989
Page 4
12. WATER RESTRICTIONS -- Attached is a memorandum from Richard
Carlquist, Public Safety Director and letter to Chuck Mann regarding
his concern about water restrictions for commercial property.
(I-12)
12. CONFERENCE/SEMINAR REPORT -- Attached is a conference/seminar report
from Dale Hahn regarding his attendance at the Government Finance
Officers Association Annual Conference on June 4-7 in Seattle.
(1-13)
14. COMPLIANCE WITH AUDITORS RECOMMENDATIONS -- Dale Hahn, Finance
Director, met with City Auditors and department heads to assure
compliance with bidding requirements, expense documentation and
construction project information. Attached is a memorandum
concerning this matter. (I-14)
15. FIRE STATION III -- Attached is a letter from Boarman and Associates
and response from Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, concerning
location of electric meter at Fire Station III. (I-15)
16. RECYCLING -- Attached is a recycling status report from Richard
Pouliot, Project Coordinator. Also attached is a copy of a handout
from Hennepin County concerning recycling information. (I-16)
17. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence on
City departments or employees:
a. Letter from C.A. Sari, Warehouse Manager at Chrysler Motors,
thanking Stan Scofield and Kevin Leuer for fire brigade
presentation. (I -17a)
18. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to ORS Enterprises concerning use of premises at 5475
North County Road 18 - Metal Masters, Inc. (I -18a)
b. Letters from Mayor Schneider and Lyle Robinson, Fire Chief, to
Martha Anderson, Chairperson for Sunset Hills P.T.A., regarding
inquiry about fire lanes at Sunset Hills Elementary. (I -18b)
c. Letter from Virgil Schneider to Harry Sletten responding to
inquiry about deer in the community and log cabin along East
Medicine Lake Boulevard. (I -18c)
d. Letter from Frank Boyles to Jo Cravens concerning rsponding to
inquiry about the establishment of a National Cleanup Month.
(I -18d)
e. Letter from Joe Ryan, Building Official, to Roger Lingren,
responding to complaint received by Mayor Schneider. (I -18e)
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June 30, 1989
Page 5
f. Letter from Bob Hicks, Legal Counsel for the Minnesota Civil
Liberties Union, concerning zoning ordinance placing size
restrictions on churches in residential areas. (I -18f)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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City Council Study Meeting
July 10, 1989
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Location: Scanticon
Noon - 1 P.M. Lunch
1 - 3:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Housing Presentations/Discussion
1 - 1:55 - Robert Boisclair, Boisclair Corp.
2 - 2:55 - Charles and Mary Jane Thompson,
North Ridge Care Center
Jenean Erickson, Jade Corp.
3 - 3:30 - Council Discussion
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 - 5:30 p.m. Community Center Schematic Plan and Construction Cost
Estimate Presentation/Discussion
3:45 - 4:30 Schematic Plan Review: Steve Patrick,
Lloyd Bergquist, BWBR; Ron Rinker, Barker,
Seacat
4:30 - 5:30 Construction Cost Estimates: Dick
Gunderson, McGough Construction
5:45 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Depart for City Center
7:30 p.m. Council Meeting
Attending: Mayor & Council
Jim Willis
Frank Boyles
Blair Tremere
Fred Moore
Eric Blank
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Exhibit A
1989/1990
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Approved 6/6/88 (Rev.)
I. RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY, EFFICIENCY, BALANCE AND
COMMUNICATIONS
These six concepts should guide each department in their day-to-day
activities toward accomplishing departmental and city objectives.
II. PUBLIC SAFETY
The City Council believes that the protection of the public health,
welfare and safety is of primary importance. Accordingly, the following
goals are established:
1. Fire Station No. 3. Ensure that the construction of Fire Station
No. 3 including modification of Station No. 1 and acquisition of
new fire equipment) is completed in a timely fashion. A timetable
will be established for this project when bids are awarded for both
projects.
2. Public Safety Personnel and Police Reserve. The City Council shall
continue to give high priority to personnel requests for police
officers in the Public Safety Department. The Council is sensitive
to the personnel implications associated with the continued develop-
ment and maturation of the community. It is recognized that this
process will change resident service expectations to include protec-
tive inspection.
WATER SYSTEM
The continuous availability of safe, potable water is essential to the
development of the community and for public health and safety purposes.
Accordingly, the Council establishes the following objectives.
I. Production of Water - Ensure that future wells anticipate construc-
tion before supply difficulties arise. Well 10 shall be scheduled
for construction at the Zachary site commencing in 1988 to be in
production by June 15, 1989.
2. Water Treatment. Ensure that the new water treatment plant, includ-
ing wells 8 and 9, at the Zachary site is on-line and in operation
by June 15, 1988.
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EXHIBIT A
19857/1990 CITY COUNCIL BUDSET PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Approved 6/6/88 (Rev.)
Page two
IV. STREETS AND UTILITIES
The conveyance of people, public safety vehicles and products throughout
the community is essential for community development and safety. The
City Council promotes the following objectives in this regard:
1. Pavement Management Study. Utilize the results of the Short Elliott
Hendrickson study to guide the Council's funding of street mainten-
ance and repair. The Special Assessment Committee is to make more
specific recommendations regarding financing this program prior to
July 1, 1988.
2. Infrastructure Reserve Fund. Place continuing emphasis upon build-
ing the funding necessary for infrastructure maintenance and
replacement through annual levy before October 25 each year and
Implementation of special assessment/infrastructure plan.
3. Snowplowing. Possibly convert one or two more private routes to
City crew responsibility to enhance service quality. Also evaluate:
1) methods to improve cul-de-sac plowing; 2) appropriateness of
shifting routes between contractor and city crews; and 3) plowing of
high priority (public safety perspective) trails and sidewalks.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL
The development of the community should not take place at the expense of
the environment and the natural amenities of the community. The follow-
ing objectives must be pursued:
1. Solid Waste Recycling. The voluntary solid waste recyclinq program
must continue and expand through 1990. The monthly recycling
tonnage goal should average 370 tons or more in 1988, representing
achievement of a 9% reduction in solid wastes going to landfills.
In 1989 the goal shall be 558 tons monthly, or a 13% reduction and
16% in 1990, or 716 tons. Look at new ways to increase partici-
pation in the program.
2. Environmental Development Standards. The City is to consistently
and aggressively enforce environmental standards for development,
including erosion control, FHA grading plans, landscaping, EIS and
EAW criteria, and traffic analysis on a continuing basis.
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EXHIBIT A
1989/1990 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES AND 09JECTIVES
Approved 6/6/88 (Rev.)
Page three
VI. PARK FACILITIES
The City's park facilities are an important community resource and the
recreation program assists in improving the quality of living in
Plymouth. The Council establishes the following objectives with respect
to each:
1. Development of New Facilities. Development of new park facilities
shall continue to respond to the needs for those facilities and the
capacity of the community to pay for such facilities. Such
development must not be at the expense of existing programs and/or
maintenance of existing facilities. Evaluate necessity of park
maintenance/storage facility for long-term needs. Provide
Information on both of the above topics to the City Council prior to
budget cycle.
2. Study of Park Usage and Maintenance Levels. A comprehensive study
of park programming, maintenance costs and user fees, by type of
program and park facility should be completed to determine whether
changes should be made to the Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan and
maintenance standards for 1988 and beyond, and possible cost
recovery measures. This study shall be presented to the Council,
following review by PRAC, by July 25, 1988. The Council will
consider the trade-offs between usage and maintenance levels and
additional park facility construction.
3. Community Center Data Gathering. The administrative research and
data gathering activities for the Community Center should continue
recognizing that community approval may not be sought until 1989 or
beyond. Planning must recognize community resident composition and
the changing needs of a maturing community.
VII. STAFFING
The business of the City is to deliver services. This is accomplished
by people for people. Accordingly, the City Council has adopted the
following positions:
1. Staffing. The Council wants to ensure the best value for the
personnel dollar by ensuring that employees are paid appropriately
relative to the market, that temporary, part-time or seasonal
personnel arrangements are periodically analyzed to assure that such
arrangements are more cost effective than adding full-time
employees.
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EXHIBIT A
1985/1990 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Approved 6/6/88 (Rev.)
Page four
2. Service Priorities. As the community matures, different service
levels and priorities can be expected which may require redirection
of staff resources to ensure that the new service is effectively
delivered. The addition of a Human Resources Specialist is to be
Investigated for subsequent addition in 1990 or beyond.
VIII. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Comprehensive Plan for Plymouth has been adopted to provide the
framework for ongoing development within the community. The continuing
Implementation of the various planning elements is a high priority of
this Council.
1. Developer Interface. The City staff is expected to work efficiently
and cooperatively with all persons seeking to develop in Plymouth.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) has been established to
coordinate the various city departments as the main interface with
developers. The Planning Division shall inform all developers of
city development requirements and status of applications, and shall
process applications in an expeditious manner.
2. Interface With Homeowners. The Building Inspection Division is
increasingly called upon to provide advice and assistance to
homeowners seeking information regarding construction procedures,
design criteria, and code requirements for building modifications
and additions. These contacts create a significant demand on avail-
able time of personnel within the division and especially upon non-
technical personnel in the office since technical staff are often in
the field. Reasonable assistance to citizens is deemed to be a
service to be provided, and it will be within the capabilities of
available resources.
3. Marketing of Plymouth Downtown Area - Consider strategies the City
could take to encourage development of downtown Plymouth,
recognizing that the property is privately owned and controlled.
4. Senior Housing. The City Council must resolve the Senior Housing
issue either to develop market rate and/or subsidized housing and to
dispose or use the senior site accordingly.
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1989!1990 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Approved 6/6/88
Page five
IX. CITY FACILITIES
City facilities including parks, buildings and equipment represent an
Investment of public funds. The city, as a steward of such funds, must
continually maintain satisfactory maintenance levels to extend the
useful life of such investments, maximize usability for the purpose for
which intended and minimize liability exposure. To accomplish this
objective the staff will:
1. Annual Inspection Efforts -- Utilize the services available through
city insurance companies/administrators to inspect all city -owned
parks, buildings and installations at least once per year to
identify appropriate repairs or steps to minimize liability exposure
due to injury.
2. Ongoing Efforts -- At least monthly, high usage areas such as parks
shall be inspected to identify and correct deficiencies. A record
shall be maintained of such repairs and inspections. The community
improvement reminder card program will supplement these efforts.
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1989/1990 BUDGET NOTES - MAY 23, 1988
Present: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Ricker, Zitur, Sisk and Vasiliou
At the May 23 meeting, the Council directed that the following be used as a
guide in preparation of the 1989/1990 Budget and Message.
1. The City Manager should minimize proposals for new programs or
services unless they represent enhancements to the cost effective-
ness of existing programs/services.
2. Levy to the limit in 1989, increasing when possible, the contri-
butions to infrastructure, risk management and public facility
reserves.
3. Highlight major budget changes, both in revenues and expenses, in
one location, as in last year's budget message.
4. Maintain existing funding support for human service agencies, but
investigate the possibility of increasing support to drug
awareness/prevention efforts.
5. The budget message should show significant changes in the various
categories of revenues and expenditures, rather than focus on a
detailed analysis of individual line items.
June 27, 1989
Mr. Paul Buharin
Medicine Lake Lines
835 Decatur Avenue
Golden Valley, MN 55427
SUBJECT: PARTIAL PAYMENT
Dear Paul:
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Attached is a check in the amount of $31,252.40. The check is a partial
payment to Medicine Lake Lines for invoices for December 1987, and August
through December of 1988. The amounts reflected on the attached payment
voucher reflect the actual funding which the City received from the RTB for
each month. As you can see for December 1987 and 1988, the RTB has withheld
funds.
Total funds received amounted to $192,878.97. Subtracting the City of
Plymouth administrative fees of $11,626.57, leaves $181,252.40. Since the
Minnesota Department of Transportation has advised me that their audits show
$150,000 still in question, we have retained this amount. The net amount of
$31,252.40 is being provided to you with this letter.
Let me know if you have any questions. Once I have received word from MnDOT
that the audit is complete and a certificate has been issued, we will
release the remair�ing funds, based upon the audit results.
Sincerely,
Frank es
Assistant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
CITY HALL • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
Medicine Lake Lines
835 Decatur Avenue No.
Golden Valley, MN 55422
THE FOLLOWING ARE CHARGES TO YOUR BUDGET
OATS EXPLANATION
CHARGEACCOUW
PUNO ACTIVITY ACCOUNT PROJECT SUB -PROD
)'/21/89 PLYMOUTH METROLINK
REIMBURSEMENT:
December 1987
August 1988
September 1988
October 1988
November 1988
December 1988
Total RTB Reimbursemer}t
Minus City of Plymouth
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Administrative Costs:
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Minus retainer for
MnDOT audit certificate
CHARGE TO PLYMOUTH METROLINK:
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TOTAL
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
AMOUNT
$59,924.42
46,547.33
24,105.91
23,850.42
23,650.72
14,800.17
192,878.97
-11,626.57
181,252.40
150,000.00
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June 26, 1989 PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Marcy Shapiro
Executive Director
West Hennepin Hunan Services Planning Board
4100 Vernon Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Dear Marcy:
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 89-347 which was adopted on June 19 by
the Plymouth City Council. The resolution appoints Joy Tierney, 17915 20th
Avenue North, as a Plymouth representative to the West Hennepin Human Services
Planning Board. Please. contact.Ms..,Tierney..with meeting,information..
Thank you for your assistance in filling this vacancy by notifying me of Ms.
Tierney's interest in the Board.
Sincerely,
Liu Rauen orst
City Clerk
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 19th day of June , 1989.
The following members were present: Schneider, Sisk�itur, Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Ricker
Councilmember Zitur introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION 89-347
APPOINTMENT TO WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, applications were solicited and three individuals have expressed interest in
the appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that it hereby appoints Joy Tierney to the West Hennepin Human Services
Planning Board for a term to expire January, 1990.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Schneider, Zitur, Sisk, Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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June 26, 1989 PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Joy Tierney
17915 20th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Joy:
Congratulations! On June 19 you were appointed as a representative to the
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board by the Plymouth City Council.
You will be contacted by Marcy Shapiro, Executive Director, with meeting
information.
The City Council and I are . aware of the. hours you dedicate to the Planning
Commission and as. liaison to the Board of Zoning. Adjustments and Appeals. We
are particularly grateful for your willingness to take on this additional, and
very important, appointment.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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June 26, 1989 PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Frances Bruer
17210 9th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Bruer:
Thank you for submitting an application for appointment to a City commission
or board. You indicated a particular interest in a human service board
appointment.
On June 19, after careful review of the applications received, the Plymouth
City Council. appointed Joy Tierney to the West Hennepin Human Services
Planning Board.
Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Plymouth. I would
encourage you to apply for a future board or commission appointment. We will
retain your application on file should .a vacancy .occur in the remainder of
1989.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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June 26, 1989
Mr. H. Delbert hackman
1195 Xene Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. hackman:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTIt
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Thank you for submitting an application for appointment to a City commission
or board. You indicated a particular interest in a human service board
appointment.
On dune 19, after careful review of the applications received, the Plymouth
City Council. appointed boy Tierney to ,the West Hennepin_ Human. Services
Planning Board.
Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Plymouth. I would
encourage you to apply for a future board or commission appointment. We will
retain your application on file should a vacancy occur in the remainder of
1989.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY OF
June 23 1989 PLYMOUTR
Min -Lar Enterprises, Inc.
Dennis Bernard Minor
2755 219th Avenue NE
Cedar, MN 55011
d/b/a Food Basket Superette
3900 Vinewood Lane, Unit #1
Plymouth, MN
Dear Mr. Minor:
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 89-338 which was adopted by the Plymouth
City Council on June 19 regarding the renewal of your off -sale
non -intoxicating liquor license. You are being provided with a copy of this
resolution so that you have the opportunity to take action to avoid
non -renewal of your liquor license.
Please note the condition for your license issuance is that all delinquent
taxes against the property be paid in full by June 30, 1989.
I appreciate your phone call indicating that you are unsure of the status of
this item since Mr. Begin, the property owner, has been somewhat vague about
whether the taxes have been paid - other than to indicate a check has been
mailed. The Police Department will check the status of this item on June 30.
If we find on June 30 that the taxes continue to be delinquent, your license
will not be renewed and you will be unable to sell liquor after June 30. If
the taxes have been paid, your renewal license will be mailed.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 559-2800 extension 204.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
cc: Sergeant John Ward
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF PLYMOUTH Z^7 o,
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 19th
day of June , 19 89 The following members were
present: Schneider Zitur, Sisk Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Ricker
Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-338
APPROVING RENEWAL OF OFF -SALE NON -INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MIN -LAR ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR 1989-1990
WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of an application for renewal of an Off -Sale
Non -Intoxicating Liquor License from Min -Lar Enterprises, Inc., 3900 Vinewood
Lane, Unit #1, in accordance with Chapter XII, Section 1200, Plymouth City Code;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has been reviewed by the Police Department and the
results of the investigation indicate there are delinquent property taxes
against the property, and
WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code Section 1206.43 provides that "No license shall be
granted for operation on any premises on which state, city or county taxes,
assessments, or other financial claims of the state, city of county are
delinquent and unpaid."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that the Off -Sale Non -Intoxicating Liquor License for Min -Lar
Enterprises, Inc., 3900 Vinewood Lane, Unit #1, be approved for the period
July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990, with the following condition:
1. That all delinquent taxes against the property be paid in full by June 30,
1989.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by _
Councilmember Vasiliou , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Schneider, Vasiliou, Sisk, Zitur
. The following
voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF
June 23, 1989 PLYMOUTR
James Donald Yungner
The Gym Inc.
2855 Glacier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Yungner:
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 89-337 which was adopted by the Plymouth
City Council on June 19 regarding the renewal of your on -sale non -intoxicating
liquor license.
Please note the two conditions of your renewal:
1. That all delinquent taxes against the property be paid in full by
June 30, 1989, and
2. That Hennepin County Warrant #86275645 be resolved and paid in full
by June 30, 1989.
You are being provided with a copy of this resolution so that you have the
opportunity to take action to avoid non -renewal of your liquor license. On
June 30 the Police Department will check both items to ensure that you have
complied with each.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 559-2800 extension 204.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
cc: Sergeant John Ward
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 19th
day of June , 19 89 The following members were
present: Schneider, Zitur, Sisk, Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Ricker
Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-337
APPROVING RENEWAL OF ON -SALE NON -INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 1989-1990 FOR THE GYM INC., 2855 GLACIER LANE NORTH
WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of an application for renewal of On -Sale
Non -Intoxicating Liquor Licenses from The Gym Inc., 2855 Glacier Lane North in
accordance with Chapter XII, Section 1200, Plymouth City Code; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has been reviewed by the Police Department and the
investigation indicates there are delinquent property taxes against the
property, as well as a traffic warrant (#86275645) for an unpaid fine against
the applicant, James Donald Yungner.
WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code Section 1206.43 provides that "No license shall be
granted for operation on any premises on which state, city or county taxes,
assessments, or other financial claims of the state, city or county are
delinquent and unpaid," and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 340.402 (5) provides that "No retail license
may be issued to a person not of good moral character and repute."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that the On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Liquor License for The Gym Inc.,
2855 Glacier Lane, be approved for the period of July 1, 1989 through June 30,
1990, with the following conditions:
I. That all delinquent taxes against the property be paid in full by June 30,
1989, and
2. That Hennepin County Warrant #86275645 against James Yungner be resolved
and paid in full by June 30, 1989.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Schneider, Sisk, Zitur, Vasiliou
. The following
voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF
,June 26, 1989 PLYMOUTR
Mr. Kenneth Youngberg
Kenny's Inc.
12 Nathan Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Youngberg:
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 89-341 adopted by the Plymouth City
Council on June 19. This resolution establishes a public hearing on July 10
to consider revocation or suspension of your liquor license due to an incident
which occurred at your establishment on June 6, 1989, relating to the sale of
alcohol to a minor.
Plymouth City Code, Section 1005.21 (f) states that a liquor license issued by
the City may be suspended or revoked for a "violation of any regulation or
provision of this Code applicable to the activity for which the license has
been issued." Staff believes the June 6 incident meets this standard.
The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 10, 1989, in the City Center
Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, Minnesota. You and/or your
representative are invited to attend the hearing and address the Council.
Please call me at 559-2800 extension 204 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Laurie fht
City Clerk
cc: Sergeant ,John Ward
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 19th day of dune 1989.
The following members were present: Schneider, Sisk, Zitur, Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Ricker
Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION 89-341
ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
OF AN INTOXICATING OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO KENNY'S INC., 12 NATHAN LANE
WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code provides that an off -sale liquor license issued by the City
Council may be denied, suspended or revoked by the Council for violation of any crime
or misdemeanor pertaining to a license held or applied for, subject to the provisions
of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 364; and
WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code Section 1005.23 provides that no license may be suspended
or revoked until after a hearing is granted to the licensee; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Department has reported that an incident relating to the
sale of intoxicating liquor to a minor occurred on dune 6, 1989.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, that it should and hereby does schedule a public hearing to consider the
suspension or revocation of an off -sale liquor license to Kenny's Inc. d/b/a Kenny's
Liquor, 12 Nathan Lane, and further that the City Clerk is directed to notify the
licensee that the hearing is scheduled for Monday, duly 10, 1989 commencing at 7:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that said licensee be advised of the violation
which is considered to be cause for revocation or suspension of the license.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Schneider, Sisk, Zitur, Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
June 23, 1989 Wv
Ernest N. Thomas
Terry Lavonne Ellis CITY OF
Johnny Lee Ross
Alvin F. Reynolds PLYMOUTH+
% Jim Kelly, Extension 116
Days Inn of Minneapolis South/Burnsville
13080 Aldrich Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337 -
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 89-342 which was adopted by the Plymouth
City Council on June 19, 1989. The resolution does the following:
1. Temporarily suspends the peddler licenses of Ernest N. Thomas, Terry
Lavonne Ellis, Johnny Lee Ross, and Alvin F. Reynolds, effective
June 19; and
2. Establishes a hearing on July 10 for consideration of license
revocation.
The City has received a number of resident complaints regarding the aggressive
sales tactics used by the group. In one instance a resident reported that a
member of the group stuck his foot in her door, not allowing her to close it
after she stated she did not wish to purchase anything. She stated she felt
threatened and eventually did purchase your product.
The Plymouth City Code, Section 1005.21 (c) states that a license may be
suspended or revoked for "Conducting such licensed activity in such manner as
to constitute a breach of the peace, or a menace to the health, safety and
welfare of the public, or a disturbance of the peace or comfort of the
residents of the City, upon recommendation of the City health authorities or
other appropriate City official."
The City Council believes that this reported behavior constitutes a potential
threat to public health, safety and welfare; therefore, a hearing has been
scheduled to consider revocation of your licenses and to allow you the
opportunity to appear and respond.
The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 10 at the Plymouth City Center,
Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN. You are invited to
attend the hearing and address the Council.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 559-2800 extension 204.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauen orst
City Clerk
cc: Sergeant John Ward
Direct Marketing Services Inc., 6424 Ambassador Dr., Tampa, Florida
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 19th day of June , 1989.
The following members were present: Schneider, Zitur, Sisk, Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Ricker
Councilmember Sisk introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION 89-342
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING PEDDLER LICENSES AND SCHEDULING
REVOCATION HEARING FOR JULY 10, 1989
WHEREAS, on June 2, 1989, peddler licenses were issued to Ernest N. Thomas, Terry
Lavonne Ellis, Johnny Lee Ross, and Alvin F. Reynolds; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a substantial number of resident complaints of the
aggressive sales tactics used by the licensees; and
WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code Sections 1005.23 and 1005.25 provide that "no license may
be suspended or revoked until after a hearing is granted to the licensee," however,
"The City Council may temporarily suspend a license pending a hearing on revocation or
suspension when in its judgment the public health, safety and welfare is endangered by
the continuance of the licensed activity," and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the reported behavior of the licensed individuals
constitutes a potential threat to public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that the peddler licenses issued to Ernest N. Thomas, Terry Lavonne Ellis,
Johnny Lee Ross, and Alvin F. Reynolds are hereby temporarily suspended pending a
hearing on revocation or suspension of the licenses, and
FURTHER, that a hearing,to consider revocation or suspension of the peddler licenses is
scheduled for July 10, 1989, and the City Clerk is directed to notify the licensees of
the temporary suspension and scheduled hearing.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Schneider, Zitur, Sisk, Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Ms. Barbara G. Shonka
785 Windemere Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: MY JUNE 12 RESPONSE TO YOUR JUNE 2 LETTER
Dear Ms. Shonka:
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My June 12 response to your June 2 letter contained an error which I want to
clarify. That letter stated that, "during the first hearing, which took
place earlier this year, 30 persons spoke in favor of the community center."
In reviewing the file, I find that this is not accurate. A total of 29
persons spoke at the hearing. Of those, 23, or 79%, spoke in favor of the
community center. Six persons expressed concern or opposed the center.
The remainder of the letter was accurate but I wanted to take this
opportunity to set the record straight. Thanks again for writing.
Sincerely,- �14Z /
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Vir it Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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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,
qVr-gil Schneider.
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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i Wadnsad", May 31,1989
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? Fust, it is $8 million,
and operating expenses will be covered by user fees. Now it's
412.5 million and needs almost $200,000 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 each 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'
Nednesday, May 31, 1989
Readers
are saying...
Here are SOUND OFF comments from readers who called
our hot line (537-9516) from May 23 through 26.
'Plymouth man, regarding the, city's plans to build a .
:ommunity center, "says he recalls that it was on the ballot a
couple of years ago and was soundly defeated. "What gives
be city the right to --push it through anyway? I believe it .
ihould go before the voters before they spend our money."
• Plymouth man says he's. opposed to the community cen-
:er proposal. "If there's a $12 million surplus, why not update;
wr police and fire departments? We could have more police
officers, additional fire stations, trucks. We could provide
:itizens with a safer community and a better place to live in-
Aead of just weekend entertainment."
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To the Editor.
-'If .you missed the public hearuig on' the PlymouthCommunity
Center` on Tuesday,. May 16, this is. some of . what happened.
There*' er-
e mostly, opposed to the expenditure ,of funds
for -the community. center. The city of Plymouth appears to be
willing to build the $12 million, center: "without the
benefit of a feasibility- study to see if one is needed. The City
Council also admits .that a portion of the operating costs will be
passed onto the residents each year in the' form of increased
taxes."There was no business expert who determined that the
projected costs were reliable.
Although the building of the community center will use funds
1 that will not raise our taxes now, when any road, bridge or ex-
isting city -owned 'structure needs repair, and the. fund is
depleted, the taxes will be raised in order to pay for it.
No resident who testified at the hearing asked to have their
taxes raised; however, your point of view may have been miss-
ed. All the City Council members were present (however, they
did not serve on the, commission) and council member Jerry
Sisk, handled the meeting very well. The only council member
(not on the commission) to speak was Maria Vasilou, who,stated
she wanted the community center, but 'thought --- the =residents
should have more access to the decision process. The -commis-
sion 'is to report toe full council on the next _meeting on Mon-
day, June 5, on theii findings. It would be in everyone's interest
4 to go,.listen to their report and decision.. It means higher or
lower taxes for you.
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-
durn or vote of the Plymouth residents, it would be in their best
interest to do so. The only way to stop the council would be tc
either call and write them before the next meeting or have a
' recall election and put other, more responsive members on thE
council.
Larry Geyermau
.., PLYMOUTH
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: June 26, 1989
TO: Bobbi Leitner, Jim Thomson, Fred Moore
FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
SUBJECT NOTICE OF CLAIM - STILLER
Today I received a Notice of Claim from:
Rosemary Stiller
801 SW 7th Street
Little Falls, MN 56341
Phone 632-9377
On the afternoon of June 24 she was driving in the cul-de-sac in front
of 4840 Juneau Lane. She stated that there was debris around a manhole
and she hit it, partially moving the manhole cover. Steven and Nancy
Callahan (Phone 559-2758) assisted her in getting her car removed and
getting the cover back on. There is new development here and she said a
backhoe had to come to assist her. She indicated that she would send a
letter outlining the incident which I will forward to you.
She has recently had her tires balanced and following this incident her
car shakes and pulls to the right. She is taking her car in to be
checked and believes the rim and tire may be ruined.
Bobbi, I indicated that I would forward her claim to you and that you or
the insurance carrier would be in contact with her.
< Fred, would you please have someone check this area immediately? Mr.
Callahan stated that approximately five cars per day are hitting this
(whatever it' is), and there are no cones or flairs marking the area.
Both Callahan and Stiller warned me of the hazard and the possibility of
a child falling into the hole or a bicycler hitting it.
cc: James G. Willis
Frank Boyles
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MEMO.Y
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: June 26, 1989
TO: ��F,,red G. Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM:`naniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF CLAIM - STILLER
With reference to the June 26th memo from Laurie Rauenhorst regarding this
claim, I have inspected the manhole in the cul-de-sac near 4840 Juneau Lane.
The Project Superintendent, Mike, with Hans Hagen Homes and I both verified
that the manhole casting has actually been moved leaving a gap that presented
a dangerous situation. I informed him that the manhole casting needed to be
moved back to it's original location immediately and that the manhole needed
to be marked with barricades. He indicated that this work could be done this
afternoon. I will verify that the work has been done later today.
In addition, the City should not be held responsible for damage to anyone's
vehicle. It is totally up to the developer to erect and maintain any and all
barricades and signs necessary to protect the public. In this particular
case, there are two houses being occupied in the immediate vicinity of the
raised manhole and no barricades or signs were on-site when I visited the
site.
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cc: Laurie Rauenhorst
Bobbi Leitner
Jim Thomson
CITY OF
June 27, 1989 PLYMOUTR
Arthur and Ann Guy
425 Comstock Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Guy:
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 duly 13, 1989 or the City will have no
alternative but to remove the structure commencing duly 14. 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
Frank Boyles, Asst. City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. Chuck Mann
15300 28th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: EVEN -ODD WATER SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS
Dear Mr. Mann:
I have received a memorandum from Public Safety Director Carlquist conveying
your concern about the City's odd -even water sprinkling program. You have
recommended that the commercial community be allowed to initiate an every
other day watering program without regard to even -odd calendar days.
Our reason for the odd -even water sprinkling restrictions is to promote
water conservation. As such, we are looking for the most effective means to
accomplish this purpose. The odd -even water sprinkling restrictions are
simple to remember and administer. When a City employee observes sprinkling
at an address, it is easy to check the date and address of the facility. If
the two don't coincide, a violation is noted.
If an every other day system were used for commercial property, there would
be virtually no means of effectively administering the odd -even program. It
would be necessary to have each of the firms register which day they would
be watering with the Public Safety Department. And even the public -at -large
would not comprehend why we would enforce the regulations on them but not a
particular business.
I am sharing the Public Safety Director's memorandum, together with this
letter, with the City Council. You are welcome to attend the City Council's
next Plymouth Forum scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24 to discuss
your concerns directly with the Council. In the meantime, if you have other
suggestions which we might discuss for improving the restrictions, please
call me directly. Thank you.
Sincerely,
6Camec
s
G. Willis
ty Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: June 21, 1989
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Directo
SUBJECT ODD/EVEN WATER SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS
I received a call today from Chuck Mann, representing Tonka Building Supply and
Fluid Dyne. These businesses are located at 15300 28th Avenue North. The purpose
of his call was to discuss a modification or amendment to our current sprinkling
ban.
Mr. Mann proposes that commercial businesses be allowed to sprinkle every other day.
rather than conforming to an address and day -of -the -month system. His concern is
the cost involved with an automatic sprinkling system that has to be re -programmed
virtually every month under the current restrictions.
Mr. Mann's concern is twofold. First, he stated that there is a cost associated
when their maintenance company re -programs their sprinkling system. The cost is
over $100 for each and every time the system has to be changed. Secondly, he
believes the commercial community should be treated differently that the residential
sector if the intent of the watering ban is the same. In other words, since the
majority of commercial properties have automatic water sprinkling systems and they
can be set to water every other day. what difference does it make if they meet the
general intent of the sprinkling restrictions.
I explained to Mr. Mann the perceptions that the public may have when they observed
what would appear to them to be watering ban violations. Apparently, he believed
that this difference could be explained appropriately to the public with a minimum
of inconvenience on our part.
Mr. Mann is not the first company representative to raise an objection to the
watering ban restrictions in Plymouth. We have dealt with the automatic sprinkler
system cauestion several times so far this summer. In all cases. we told them that
it would be their responsibility to conform to the odd/even restrictions and be
responsible for having their automatic sprinkling systems re -programmed.
In closing, I told Mr. Mann that I would be sending a memo to you that would reach
Councilmembers' "eves". I also explained to him briefly the function of the
Plymouth forum. He made no commitment to attend a future forum meeting. Mr. Mann
was a very reasonable and nice individual. He was not a desk pounding. demanding,
irrational person!
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PURPOSE/THEME OF CONFERENCE.
Conference. The conference
dealing with topics of
Standards Board updates,
software applications, and
June 4-7, 1989
Seattle
Dale E. Hahn
$1,086.43
Government Finance Officers Association Annual
included numerous sessions running concurrently
investment management, Governmental Accounting
new guidelines for risk management reporting, new
the latest computer hardware on the market.
DESCRIBE BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEE &ITY: Of particular interest was the session on
the new risk management reporting guidelines. Starting with the 1989
financial report, we will be required to establish reserves within the Risk
Management Fund for any potential claims that would fall within the City's
self insurance retention level. This estimate of potential claims will be
based primarily on claims that have been filed against the City even though
the final result is not yet known in conjunction with prior years claim
history information. One of the sessions dealing with investments included a
discussion of cash management software. This discussion provided some
valuable information for us to use in designing a program on our own
microcomputer. A session on compliance with the new federal guidelines for
Section 89 Employee Benefit Taxation Requirements provided a good insight into
assuring that the City complies in all material aspects.
In addition to the information received from the various sessions, of equal
importance is the interaction between fellow Finance Directors and the various
governmental auditing firms. This interaction involves sharing of ideas for
financial reporting, investment management, risk management, data processing
and other finance department management techniques.
Z-Iy
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMXMi BOULEVARD, PLYMUrH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: June 28, 1989
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
SUBJECT: COMPLIANCE WITH AUDITORS RECOMM4DATIONS
I have met with the City Auditors and the department heads to assure
compliance with bidding requirements, expense documentation, and construction
project information. Details necessary to satisfy these audit requirements
were discussed and all department heads have agreed to comply to the fullest
extent. I have given written documentation for all required information
necessary to properly support all expense reimbursement requests. No expense
reimbursements will be processed until all supporting information is
documented and attached.
A copy of the City's competitive bidding policy and public improvement project
policy was distributed to all department heads to reiterate the requirements
necessary for City purchasing and construction project compliance. These
policies will be complied with for all purchases and project documentation.
ARCHITECTURE
E N G I N E E R I N G
INTERIOR DESIGN
June 19, 1989
Mr. Fred Moore
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Moore:
Regarding your letters dated April 25, 1989 and May 26, 1989 in which you stated that it is a
requirement of N.S.P. to install electrical meters outside of any building, my response is as follows:
It is a requirement of N.S.P, that all residential meters be installed outside and N.S.P. prefers that
commercial meters be installed outside when possible. It is a standard practice to install
commercial meters inside, since commercial meters need to be within 50 feet of the service
entrance equipment. Prior to construction of your building, I contacted N.S.P. and informed them
of the service requirements and type of metering to be used. For one reason or another, this
information was not forwarded internally to the N.S.P. metering department. The reason N.S.P.
would have preferred the meters outside, is that Fire Station III is not always manned during normal
business hours which would permit a meter reader access without use of a key. It is my
understanding that after reviewing the situation, N.S.P. agreed it would have been impractical to
have had the meters outside and has accepted the need for a meter reader to carry a kev in order
to gain access to read your meter. 1 regret that this situation arose and that I was not contacted by
N.S.P. earlier to resolve this issue between N.S.P. and the City of Plymouth.
Sincerely,
4ike. McGie
Director of Electrical Engineering
Boarman & Associates, Inc.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: June 23, 1989
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: RESPONSE FROM BOARMAN AND ASSOCIATES
FIRE STATION III
ELECTRIC METER LOCATION
CITY PROJECT 615
Attached is the response I received from Boarman and Associates on the
conflict of the electric meter location at Fire Station III. As you will
recall the meter was specified to be located inside the building and it
required special approval of this by NSP before we could get electric service
to the building. They were requesting that the meter be located outside.
This response wds requested by the City Council.
FGM:sm
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: June 28, 1989 _
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager Through Fred G. Moore, Director of
Public Works
FROM: Richard J. Pouliot, Project Coordinator
SUBJECT: RECYCLING STATUS REPORT
Waste Management, Inc., the new recycling pickup contractor, appears to have
quickly learned the Plymouth area and City streets. The first pickup for them
was conducted on June 7th and 8th and because of the late finish in Minnetonka
on the 6th they were not able to finish the area west of the freeway on
Wednesday the 7th and had to complete the pickups the morning of Thursday,
June 8th which also resulted in a situation where the east side of the freeway
was not completed on Thursday and had to be completed on Friday. They appear
to have quickly identified the problem and taken the corrective action.
Collections on the week of the 14th and 15th went relatively smoothly with few
missed pickups. Pickup on the 21st and 22nd of June also went relatively
smoothly except that several calls were received due to the pickup of paper
with a separate truck from that which picked up the glass and cans. Resident
complaints resulted from a separation by as much as one half hour between the
paper truck and the cans and glass and residents were complaining that part of
their recyclables had been left. When asked to leave the items out and
informing them that another truck would be along, they were again irritated
because some had already pulled them in and were required to take them back to
the curb. Collections on the 28th appear to be going fine and when checking
with the City of Minnetonka they inform me that collections are going very
smoothly with a minimum number of missed pickups. Waste Management states
they are still not "where they want to be" as to level of service in Plymouth.
They have on order, and expect to receive in July, three additional new trucks
which will expedite service completion. There appears to be a genuine desire
on the part of Waste Management to seek out and correct any problem areas and
to provide quality service for the City.
The tons collected by week thus far are as follows: This is an average of 60
tons/week which is down slightly from last month, but no pickup was made on
June 1, which would make the difference. In April, pickups averaged 63
tons/week.
June 7th and 8th - 67 tons
June 14th and 15th - 54 tons
June 21st and 22nd - 58 tons
Total 179 tons
RJP:sm
cc: Fred G. Moore
the tip fee will be used to cover county costs for
two waste -to -energy plants — the facility under
construction by Blount, Inc., near downtown
Minneapolis and the Northern States Power
Co./United Power Association project in Elk
River -- as well as the cost of disposing of the
residue and ash from the two projects, and
landfillin nonprocessible waste.
Twenty-two percent of the revenue
from the fee will be used to pay for the
construction and operation of transfer stations,
where waste will be transferred from garbage -
collection trucks to larger trucks for hauling to
processin facilities.
out 16 percent of the revenue will be
used for recyclin grants to cities, for operating
the county's yarwaste-composting facilities
and for recycling operations at transfer stations.
The remaining two percent is earmarked
mainly for household hazardous waste
management.
EFFECT ON HOUSEHOLDS
Hennepin County and garbage haulers expect
that a $75 -per -ton h� fee will result in an
increase of about $5 to $8 a month in a typical
garbage bill for county households. The
increase will be reflected in the bills you receive
from your waste -collection firm. This increase
does not apply to homeowners in Minneapolis,
where a new garbage -billing system is being
implemented.
EFFECT ON COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
Stores, offices and other commercial buildings
also will have higher refuse -collection costs, as
a result of the increased disposal fee. Rates are
expected to increase approximately 35 percent
or more. Just how much of an increase each
Sometimes we are willing to spend more to
get additional quality. This can mean the
quality of our lifestyle. Bt;t the quality of
our environment is a far greater issue. It's
not just a matter of lifestyle, but of life and
survival on this planet. This is a global
issue, but it begins where we are — right
here at home.
GARBAGE -COLLECTION COSTS
ARE ON THE RISE
Asyou probably already know, Bgarba e and
trash disposal costs for both residential and
commeraal customers are goin up. Increases
are due primarily to the new so�id-waste
management system that is being implemented
by Hennepin County. The good news is that
the new sstem is environmentally much safer
than landfills, which we relied on during the
1970s and 1980s.
TIP FEE SET AT $75 A TON
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
has set the amount that the county will charge
trash haulers for solid -waste disposal at $75 a
ton, effective in mid -1989.
The $75 -per -ton tipp fee is desi ned to
cover the cost of the entirMennepin County
solid -waste management system — transfer
stations, waste -to -energy plants, recycling and
composting programs, and household
hazardous waste management. The fee will be
paid by haulers when they dispose of their
waste at the county's transfer stations and
waste -to -energy facilities. The $75 -per -ton tip
fee is expecte to go into effect about June 1,
1989.
WHY THE INCREASE?
About 60 percent of the revenue generated by
building will have will depend on the weight
collected, and the type and frequency of service
the commercial hauler provides.
RECYCLING IS SOMETHING
ALL OF US CAN DO
Waste -collection companies, like government
and other businesses, have rising operating
costs. Consequently, waste -collection costs also
may increase }o offset the costs of doing
business.
All cities in the county are now
operating, or are in the process of developing,
recycling programs. County residents are
strongly encouraged to take part in these
programs. Recycling is something that each
ahzen can do to help
solve our solid -waste .
problem. NW=,PWM00WW
For more information
about recycling, call your
City Hall.
Printed on Recycled Paper
C 1989 Hennepin County
A PROGRAM OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD
Hennepin County provides equal access to employment, programs and
services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, handicap,
marital status, alfed'onai preference, public assistance,
criminal record, or national origin. As required by Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Hennepin County
provides a procedure to resolve complaints of
discrimination on the basis of handicap. If you believe
you have been discriminated against, contact the
Affirmative Action Programs Department, A-303
Government Comer, Minneapolis, MN 55487. 348-4096
J,,.- Ib
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Minneapolis Pans Depot
Stan Scofield
Kevin Lewer
Plymouth Fire Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Sirs,
► CHRYSLER
MOTORS
June 19, 1989
Thank you very much for the recent fire brigade presentation you
provided for the Chrysler Minneapolis Parts Depot.
The presentation was both informative and interesting, especially
the hands-on use of the fire extinguishers. The employees were
pleased to have the opportunity to be trained on the proper use of
fire extinguishers and fire hoses, and I heard many positive
comments.
Thank you again for providing us with your services.
Yours truly,
C. A. ari
Wareh se Manager
cc: R. A. Haynes
L. M. Sherfield
13005 State Highway #55
Plymouth MN 55441
June 15, 1989
Mr. John R. Sandberg
JRS Enterprises, Inc.
5475 North County Road 18
Minneapolis, MN 55442
CITY OF
PLYMOUTI-F
SUBJECT: USE OF THE PREMISES AT 5475 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 18 - METAL MASTERS,
INC. (88118)
Dear Mr. Sandberg:
This will confirm receipt of your communications dated April 4, 1989, and
April 12, 1989, concerning the subject.
I have thoroughly researched the question of what Zoning Ordinance provisions
would be applicable based on the assumption that outdoor storage of airplane
parts and engines and the outdoor testing of airplane engines was ongoing at
your facility as early as 1970. I have found that the Zoning Ordinance in
effect in 1970 (Ordinance 68-8) did not specifically prohibit outdoor storage
or testing in the I2 Zone in which you were located then. As such, and based
on the affidavit you have submitted, I find that the outdoor storage of
aircraft parts and engines and the outdoor testing of aircraft engines to be a
legal, nonconforming use as of the date of adoption of the present Plymouth
Zoning Ordinance.
It is important for the City of Plymouth to establish the scale of the
nonconformity represented by your storage and outdoor testing of aircraft
motors. The Ordinance is quite specific that a nonconforming use may not be
expanded. To enable the establishment of that scale, I would request that you
prepare a survey of your site depicting the actual utilization of the site as
of today. That survey should be prepared by and executed by a registered
architect or engineer.
With your new site survey in hand, a
Development Department will inspect your
identify the extent of the outdoor storage
representative of the Community
site with you to more clearly
in 1989.
While the 1968 Zoning Ordinance did not preclude the outdoor testing of
aircraft engines or other outdoor testing activities, it did provide for
performance standards to be met with those activities. If your outdoor
testing activities are to be continued as a nonconforming use that was
regulated by the 1968 Ordinance, then the performance standards of the 1968
Ordinance are equally applicable and must be maintained for the nonconforming
use status to remain valid.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
z 18 CA
Mr. John R. Sandberg
Page 2
June 15, 1989
I have enclosed a photocopy of the performance standards that address noise
levels from the 1968 Zoning Ordinance. In your outdoor testing activities,
you are to specifically maintain noise levels that are at or below standards
noted. I have also supplied a copy of these standards to the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency as an indication of the local standards to which you
are required to respond.
Regardless of current or past Zoning Ordinances and your status on
nonconforming use, it is in the best interest of all parties for the outdoor
testing of your airplane engines to be as unobstrusive as possible. With that
end, I would be interested in seeing plans that you may have for test cells
such as were described in some earlier communications. If I may have in the
past indicated that that type of resolution to your problem was not
acceptable, it was based on my understanding that there was no nonconforming
status available for you, and testing was simply in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance. Now that it would appear that there is some nonconforming status,
..the test..cells that you have. in..mind may prove valuable to al.l parties. .
I also encourage your coordination with neighbors to find a time of day when
the engine testing may be of less imposition - and then stick with that
schedule.
Upon receipt of the certified survey as to the extent of your existing outdoor
storage and testing, I believe we will put this matter to rest for the present
time. I will look forward to the receipt of that information within 30 days
as of the date of this letter.
Sincerely,
C*resOD�i4erud
Community Development Coordinator
(pl/cd/88118:dl)
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTF+
June 19, 1989
Mrs. Martha Anderson, Chairperson
Sunset Hills P.T.A.
1929 Oakland Road
Minnetonka, MN 55343
SUBJECT: FIRE LANE REQUIREMENT AT SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY
Dear Mrs. Anderson:
Thank you for taking the time to write concerning your views on the need for a
fire lane at Sunset Hills Elementary.
I have referred your letter to Fire Chief Lyle Robinson for a direct response.
Many of the questions that you raise are best answered by an expert.
Perceptions that we have as laymen appear at first blush to be rooted in
common sense. However, because of our limited experience with emergencies
such as fire, we fail to realize the whole picture.
I certainly hope that Chief Robinson's response addresses your fears and
answers the reason "why".
Again, thank you for taking the time to write. If I can be of further
assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Vi gil Schneider
Mayor
VS: IV
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY O�
PLYMOUTF+
June 19, 1989
Mrs. Martha Anderson, Chairperson
Sunset Hills P.T.A.
1929 Oakland Road
Minnetonka, MN 55343
SUBJECT: FIRE LANE REQUIREMENT AT SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY
Dear Mrs. Anderson:
Thank you for your letter concerning the fire lane requirement at Sunset Hills
School.
A fire lane is for the specific use of fire vehicles during a fire emergency
situation. It is not a road to be used by any other types of motorized
vehicles.
The access points to a fire lane are usually barricaded in some manner (chain
locked) to prevent casual or intentional use of the lane by unauthorized motor
vehicles.
The reason for a fire lane is to provide access to all sides of the school for
rescue and firefighting purposes. By having the fire lane, the fire crews
will usually be within 50 feet of the most appropriate place to make entry in
the event of a necessary rescue or firefighting procedures.
Without this access, firefighters could be faced with laying out 300 to 500
feet or more of hose before we could begin our rescue and fire attack
procedures. This is time which could be better spent in assisting your
children to make a safe and orderly evacuation from the school. This is also
time which could be used for attacking the fire while it is still in the
beginning stages. A point of interest here is that fire doubles in size every
minute.
You mention in your letter that the school will have a sprinkler system in
place. Therefore, one would assume that your fire extinguishing problems
would be handled automatically. That is not the case! Sprinkling of
buildings is very important to us in that most fires can be contained in that
manner.. However, there is still toxic smoke and the chance of fire spread
depending upon the fire load in the building and area of origin.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Mrs. Martha Anderson
June 19, 1989
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In every fire situation we try to attack the fire from the unburned side
thereby forcing the fire back against itself and assisting us in its
extinguishment. Without a fire lane a fire in the front of the school would
have to be attacked through the front doors. This would require us to chase
the fire through the school before we could, in effect, corner it and
accomplish extinguishment.
You mention an increased security risk for the school and the adjacent nature
center with the fire lane. There is no difference to the person on foot or in
a passenger vehicle whether they are on grass, cement sidewalk, or asphalt
playground if they are intent on doing damage. We could not, however, drive
our large fire trucks over these same areas without damaging the property or
becoming hopelessly stuck when those surfaces gave way. The same would be
true in the winter whether the children had packed the snow or not. We must
have a surface that will support up to 20 tons of fire vehicle weight.
In order for the Fire Department to properly place our vehicles there must be
a designated drive lane of sufficient strength to support the vehicle weight.
This lane must be located to give immediate unobstructed access to the school
building so that we are better able to provide a timely, better directed
rescue and fire attack.
In closing, I believe the children should be in no greater danger with the
paved identified fire lane than they would with a paved playground area. The
fire lane is not a public access road and, the sprinkling of a building does
not eliminate the need for a firefighter response.
I would be happy to meet with you and the other parents if I can be of further
assistance.
SpnrlyL. Robinson
Fire Chief
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cc: Virgil Schneider, Mayor
City Council
James G. Willis, City Manager
Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Director
Mr. Harry B. Sletten
2501 Lancaster Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 11, 1989 LETTER
Dear Mr. Sletten:
Your June 11 letter asks about the origin of deer in the community. Our
Public Safety Department estimates that there are various deer populations
within the community totalling approximately 300 at the present time. While
the concentrations appear to be mostly in the rural north and west regions
of the City, there is also some dispursal of deer throughout the urbanized
portions of the community.
Your second question was about a log cabin along East Medicine Lake
Boulevard between the two Harty boat docks. I am not certain who owned the
cabin. For further information you may wish to contact a representative of
the Plymouth Historical Society at 559-9201. You may be interested in
knowing that at least one historic cabin has been preserved and is located
at County Road 6, just westerly of the Parkers Lake Park facility. You may
wish to visit it when you have a chance.
Thank you for your letter.
Sincerely,
Vi gil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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HARRY B. SLETTEN
2501 N. LANCASTER LANE
MEDICINE LAKE. MINNESOTA 55441
Sunday, June 11J89
r:aj�or� s Office
r1;7nouth, ;.n. To: Who may se interested
7t 7:15 this morning = saw two T;_.ite tail deer come boundin,l
across the fence out of Ted Muck's yard at "::than Lane and
Last Ledicine Lake Blvd; then ran up the blvd.; turne:a north ar-d.
disaN ,eareasr. Lancaster Lane.
Where do they core from':
Also:
';hen T moved here 17 Mears ago there was a log cabin
along Z. Lied. Lk. Blvd. aLoKt half way between the two Harty Boat
Docks. (Could it have been L•eCountels?) Who took it down and
where is it now?
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Sletten
2501 Lancaster GUADALMARA; 3A6, J AFX1Od 12 J U N
Plymouth 41 y ..,. /389 ,
Mayor's Office
Plymouth, Xn, 55441 or 55442 or 55447
PAR AVION CORREO AEREO AIR MAIL
Jo Cravens
1801 Elliot Avenue South, #4
Minneapolis, MN 55404
SUBJECT: NATIONAL CLEANUP MONTH
Dear Ms. Cravens:
Manager Willis has asked that I respond to your June 19 letter, suggesting
the initiation of a National Cleanup Month beginning April 1990. I am
pleased to say that the City Council of Plymouth has, for some years,
declared May to be "Spring Cleanup/Fix Up/Paint Up" month in our community.
We have chosen May because of the tenaciousness of our Minnesota winters.
The primary thrust of our month long program is a neighborhood cleanup
program wherein the City provides dumpsters to homeowners associations who
provide the manpower to conduct a cleanup of their neighborhood. About 15
of our homeowners associations participate annually. For the relatively
small investment of $4,000, the homeowners associations and city are working
together to maintain the natural beauty of our community.
More is needed, of course. Communities must encourage developers to retain
the natural characteristics of the properties which they are developing. In
addition, appropriate park dedication is essential to assure that unique
natural features of the community are preserved for our current and future
residents.
We philosophically support your efforts. We would recommend that you
consider the month of May as national cleanup month, rather than April, in
light of thecli atic variations throughout our country.
Incer ,
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Frank i
ran les
Assis ant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
June 19, 1989
James Willis
Manager
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
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Enclosed is a letter we have sent to President Bush. Would you please read this
letter and support the creation of a NATIONAL CLEAN-UP MONTH for April, 1990?
Also, would you place the subject of a local clean-up project for April, 1990 on
your agenda, or that of your local city council, for discussion? Enclosed is an
outline for a clean-up day used in the town of Mendota, Minnesota, as an example
of what is possible when a community works together in a common cause.
The possibility of local and national environmental protection and cleanliness
is dear to Americans and strikes a chord in all who love living in our beautiful
country. Organizing to protect our environment nw, and thereby teaching our
children a reverence for our land, will prevent future problems. An annual
month of observance will maintain a continued consciousness in all Americans of
their responsibility for our environment.
We have other examples and much supportive information available by writing to
the address below.
Respectfully yours,
Tom Cain
Mara Cain
Jo Cravens
Nancy Krohn
Al Olson
Betts Rogers
For additional information, write to:
Jo Cravens
1801 Elliot Ave. So., #4
Minneapolis, MN 55404
June 19, 1989
The President of the United States
Mr. George Bush
1600 Penn Ave. N.E.
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Bush,
As six members of a team participating in a high performance seminar of ninety
people, we have originated a project. The objective is to create community
awareness of and enthusiasm for the cleanliness and protection of our
environment, and to establish a nationwide observance of this objective.
As a pilot program, one of our members spearheaded a clean-up program in her
community of Mendota, MN by presenting the enclosed outline to the local city
council. The council was immediately excited about the idea. People
contributed time and materials, making this project a success from its
inception there. Twenty-five percent of the residents of Mendota participated
in this cleanup.
The discovery made as we researched environmental awareness is that our whole
community - Minneapolis/St. Paul and surrounding suburbs - has a few small
cleanup projects scattered throughout this metropolitan area, scheduled at
different times. We came to the conclusion that what we need is an annual
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP MONTH in April, which could unify and engage our
nation in awareness and ongoing action, for the beauty of our country. Clean-up
is easy and fun when everyone does their part.
Our request is that you, Mr. President, declare a NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEAN -IIP MONTH, using the success of this small community in clean-up
organization as an example of what can be done. We are sending letters to our
mayors and congressmen requesting their support of this project.
The need for national participation in keeping the environment clean is
paramount. Knowing how powerful a declaration can be, we feel by your creation
of a NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP MONTH for April, 1990, our whole nation
could participate and rally at the same time. Your declaration would reach
everyone in the United States, moving media, local governments, schools, and
community organizations to action.
Respectfully yours,
Tom Cain
Mara Cain
Jo Cravens
Nancy Krohn
Al Olson
Betts Rogers
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MENDOTA 'SPRING CLEANUP ' DAY
PLAN AND AGENDA
I. Purpose of Event
1. To instill a sense of pride and community within the
town by working together to clean up the trash, cans
and bottles in the neighborhood and to have our town
'Historic Mendota' be a nice place to live.
2. To clean up for the sake of the environment and to
stress the importance of recycling.
3. To have our town safe and clean for all of us- for the
adults, the children, and our pets.
II. Setup Day and Place:
1. May 20. 9am - 2pm. Kick-off event at Mendota Park
with coffee and donuts; hot dogs and Coke at Noon.
III. Promotion/Publicity:
1. Coordinate with mayor and city council.
2. Send out flyers to residents of Mendota and contact
local businesses for donations- money or products.
Contact local paper for publicity.
3. Encourage residents who are not able to collect trash
to volunteer in other ways, ie., serving the food.
IV. Things to Work:
1. Coordinate pickup of trash with local trash company;
getting bags or containers.
2. Determine the food amounts and buy the food.
3. Solicit for donations and come up with ideas for
gifts and prizes, ie., hats, t -shirts, gift
certificates.
V. Planning for the Following Year's Event:
1. The Annual Pride Day 'Spring Cleanup' planning should
begin at least two months prior to event, for ordering
special gifts, ie., hats or t -shirts, whatever.
2. For continuity, set up same day each year, the third
Saturday in April; one week prior to Arbor Day.
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Mr. Roger Lingen
10727 -32nd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Re: USE OF DWELLING LOCATED AT 10727 -32ND AVENUE NORTH
Dear Mr. Lingen:
As you know, the City has undertaken an investigation concerning the use of
your property as it relates to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. On
June 26, 1989 I had performed an inspection of your home and determined that
the rental of the lower level of your dwelling is in violation of Section 7,
Subdivision C, Paragraph 1 of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance.
Your property in question is located within an R -1A (Low Density Single Family
Residence District), the use of which is permitted for single family detached
dwellings only. Two family dwellings are not permitted uses within this
zoning district.
A one family dwelling is defined as a building designed and occupied
exclusively by one (1) family. A family is defined as an individual or two or
more persons related by blood or marriage or a group of not more than five
persons (excluding servants) who need not be related by blood or marriage
living together in a dwelling unit.
Based upon our discussion, you indicated that you have been renting out the
lower level of your home soon after you had purchased the property in 1984.
You are hereby advised that prior to July 15, 1989 rental of any portion of
your home which constitutes a multiple family use is to be discontinued. A
reinspection of your property will occur after the time frame indicated to
insure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Failure to comply with this
request will be considered a violation of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, which
is a misdemeanor, and appropriate legal action will be initiated.
If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please call me at 559-2800
extension 222.
Sincerely,
C�q�
Joe Ryan
Building Official
cc: James Thompson, City Attorney
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MINNESOTA CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
1021 West Broadway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
June 28, 1989
City of Plymouth
Mayor Virgil Schneider, City Council Members
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
In response to the City of Plymouth zoning ordinance passed
February 6, 1989, that places size restrictions on churches
wishing to locate in low and high-density residential districts,
two Plymouth churches contacted the Minnesota Civil Liberties
Union (MCLU). The churches expressed disagreement with the
ordinance and sought MCLU's opinion on the matter.
The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution guarantees the right of free exercise of religion
without governmental interference. The MCLU recognizes that the
Plymouth zoning ordinance may infringe upon this right of free
exercise. By limiting the size of churches within residential
districts, the ordinance limits many churches from growing and
expanding their membership. Also, the exclusion of apartment
complexes from the ordinance's size restrictions in high
density residential areas has the appearance of being
arbitrary and capricious.
By restricting churches of over forty (40) acres to commercial -
industrial districts where costs of property are considerably
higher than in residential areas, the burden the city imposes
on the churches is so great as to effectively preclude them
from locating anywhere: within the City of Plymouth. The potential
chilling effect the ordinance has on religious institutions in
the Plymouth area raises constitutional concerns.
The MCLU will continue to monitor this situation and stands
ready to support any church which is foreclosed from building
or expanding due to these restrictive ordinances.
Sincerely,
Bob Hicks
Legal Counsel
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