Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-20-1989CITU OF PLYMOUTFF CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 20, 1989 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING July 19/20: No Winner Next Week: $800 Cash Award UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -- Monday, July 24, 5:00 p.m., dinner meeting. Council study session to discuss Comprehensive Plan amendments in the City Council conference room. 2. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Forum in City Council conference room. Bonnie Kirschke representing the Assoc-ldtion of Medicine Lake Area Citizens (AMLAC) and Hennepin County Parks representatives plan to attend the Forum to talk with the Council regarding the Eurasian Water Milfoil and its potential Impact on Medicine Lake. Attached is a report from Eric Blank on a workshop he attended at the Gray Freshwater Biological Institute on the Eurasian Water Milfoil problem. (M-2) 3. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting in City Council chambers. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4) 5. JULY & AUGUST CALENDARS-- Meeting calendars for July and August are attached. The July calendar has been revised to reflect the July 24 and July 31 Council study sessions. (M-5) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 20, 1989 Page 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATION.... 1. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - MAY & JUNE REPORTS -- Shown below are a tables for May and June 1989 displaying our average daily ridership for the commuter/reverse commuter, internal circulator and total system for each week. Tables are also included on year to date averages in each service area compared with the target to be achieved. The "Total System" column includes transfer passengers. To compare with previous years, the column "Without Transfers" should be used. Actual ridership is reflected under the "With Transfers" column. MONTHLY PLYMOUTH METROLINK DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE MAY 1989 YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE SERVICE TYPE 564 TAROT 413 % OVER/(UNDER) TARGET Total S stem 36.5% Reverse Without With Commuter Commuter Transfers Transfers Transfers WEEK OF: 5/1 - 5/5 335 52 166 387 546 5/8 - 5/12 334 49 186 383 569 5/15 - 5/19 348 62 165 410 575 5/22 - 5/26 329 52 177 381 559 5/30 - 5/31 336 42 192 378 572 ----------------- MONTH LONG ----------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- AVERAGE 336 51 177 386 564 YEAR TO DATE (May) Item Without Transfers With Transfers YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE 443 564 TAROT 413 % OVER/(UNDER) TARGET 7.3% 36.5% CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 20, 1989 Page 3 MONTHLY PLYMOUTH METROLINK DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MEEK BY SERVICE TYPE JUNE 1989 YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE SERVICE TYPE 545 TARGET 413 % OVER/(UNDER) TARGET Total System___ 32'% Reverse Without With Commuter Commuter Transfers Transfers Transfers WEEK OF: 6/1 - 6/2 322 37 166 359 525 6/5 - 6/9 327 36 158 363 521 6/12 - 6/16 333 35 167 368 535 6/19 - 6/23 306 30 163 356 517 6/26 - 6/30 334 31 161 365 525 ----------------- MONTH LONG ----------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- AVERAGE 324 34 163 362 525 YEAR TO DATE (June) Item Without Transfers With Transfers YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE 429 545 TARGET 413 % OVER/(UNDER) TARGET 3.9% 32'% CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 20, 1989 Page 4 2. MINUTES a. Plymouth Safety Committee, July 19, 1989 (I-2) 3. ZIP CODE CHANGE -- The Post Office has informed us that there is a small area of the City shown on our maps with an incorrect zip code. The area highlighted on the attached map was previously shown in the 55446 zip code district; it should be in the 55447 district. (I-3) 4. CDBG PROGRAM APPLICATION -- Attached is a memorandum from Blair Tremere on the status of the City's application for Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program discretionary funds. As the Council recalls, the City's application was for funding in the amount of $260,000 to acquire and prepare for development the Beacon Heights School site. According to Blair, at a July 18 Citizens Advisory Committee, the City's application was not included with their recommendation for funding. We are still awaiting notification to that effect. (I-4) 5. HENNEPIN COUNTY FUNDING POLICY - A memorandum from Dick Pouliot on the Recycling TaskForce's recommendations to the County on recycling funding through 1990 is attached. (I-5) DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984 - 1989 Commuter/ Commuter/ Reverse Commuter Reverse Commuter (Without Transfers) (With Transfers) MONTH: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1989 January 330 307 351 429 433 496 --- February 310 292 350 394 426 461 --- March 307 311 338 397 418 467 --- April 301 295 354 365 408 405 --- May 295 298 332 350 392 388 564 June 276 314 349 358 409 362 525 July 277 297 328 345 361 August 266 292 328 345 377 September 275 322 354 348 396 October 276 312 384 365 430 November 271 311 396 398 437 December 265 320 412 391 409 ---------- YEAR LONG ---------------------------------- ---------------------___ AVERAGE 287 306 356 374 408 429 545 2. MINUTES a. Plymouth Safety Committee, July 19, 1989 (I-2) 3. ZIP CODE CHANGE -- The Post Office has informed us that there is a small area of the City shown on our maps with an incorrect zip code. The area highlighted on the attached map was previously shown in the 55446 zip code district; it should be in the 55447 district. (I-3) 4. CDBG PROGRAM APPLICATION -- Attached is a memorandum from Blair Tremere on the status of the City's application for Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program discretionary funds. As the Council recalls, the City's application was for funding in the amount of $260,000 to acquire and prepare for development the Beacon Heights School site. According to Blair, at a July 18 Citizens Advisory Committee, the City's application was not included with their recommendation for funding. We are still awaiting notification to that effect. (I-4) 5. HENNEPIN COUNTY FUNDING POLICY - A memorandum from Dick Pouliot on the Recycling TaskForce's recommendations to the County on recycling funding through 1990 is attached. (I-5) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 20, 1989 Page 5 6. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Kenneth Youngberg, Kenney's Inc., from Laurie Rauenhorst, advising of Council action and conditions adopted concerning his liquor license. (I -6a) b. Letter form Greta Fossum-Johnsen, Secretary, Tiburon Homeowners Association, to Eric Blank, concerning noise and trespass problems associated with the Plymouth community playfield. Also included is a response to Ms. Fossum-Johnsen from Fred Moore addressing their request for parking restrictions. (I -6b) c. Letter responding to Bill Duenow, 18 Forestview Lane, from Mayor Schneider, regarding the community center. (I -6c) d. Letter to Plymouth Post Editor, from Mayor Schneider, on Music In Plymouth. (I -6d) e. Letter to Jim Thomson from Blair Tremere on the Council's request for opinion for procedural guide/legal reference during its consideration of amendments to the Land Use Guide Plan Map. (I -6e) James G. Willis City Manager JGW:jm attachments 1`` _a- l MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: July 18, 1989 TO: James G. Wills, City Manager R FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks & Recreations SUBJECT: Eurasian Water Milfoil On Saturday, July 8, I attended a workshop at the Gray Freshwater Biological Institute in an effort to educate myself further with regards to the Eurasian Water Milfoil problem. I have attached for your information and the Council's a document entitled Eurasian Water Milfoil, a Freshwater Foundation Report, May 1989. I believe this will succinctly help bring the Council up to date on this subject at this time. Based on the information that we have available at this time, we do not have the milfoil problem in Medicine Lake or Parkers Lake. Because of this looming potential problem, I intend in the near future to call a special meeting of the Medicine Lake Task Force in an effort to make sure that all of the interested parties with regards to Medicine Lake are up to date on this subject. As you will recall, the Task Force is made up of representatives of the City of Medicine Lake, Hennepin Parks, AMLAC, Mayor Schneider, John Mullin, and myself as chair. We have also started to receive numerous sightings of purple loostrife throughout the city. Some specific areas are around Medicine Lake on private property, road right of way, and West Medicine Lake Park. Mark Peterson is taking the appropriate actions to have these weeds on our park property sprayed as quickly as possible. I will keep you and the Council informed on these matters as further information becomes available. EB: ds enclosure ` — -� Date: Saturday, July 8, 1989 Cost: $25/person (Freshwater Foundation members FREE) Membership information below. Place: Gray Freshwater Biological Institute on Lake Minnetonka 9:00 - 9:30 A.M. Registration (Coffee and donuts provided.) 9:30 - 12:00 NOON WHAT IS IT? Learn about the history of Eurasian water milfoil. HOW WILL IT AFFECT MY LAKE? Jack Skrypek, Chief of Ecological Services for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will tell how Eurasian water milfoil can affect recreational activities and lake water quality. HOW HAS THE LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT RESPONDED? Up to 30% of the littoral acreage (less than 15 feet deep) of Lake Minnetonka is now experiencing Eurasian water milfoil growth. Gene Strommen, Executive Director of LMCD, will speak about their efforts in dealing with this weed. WHAT IS CURRENTLY HAPPENING IN MINNESOTA? • A task force consisting of government agencies, private industry, and the Freshwater Foundation has been formed. • The 1989 Minnesota Legislature provided funding for Eurasian water milfoil control. The bill's author, Senator Gen Olson, will provide information on its purpose. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Gene Geller, a member of the Lake Waconia Lake Association, will tell what their lake association is doing to try to keep milfoil out of their lake. 12 NOON - 3 PM. Exhibits, demonstrations and information sharing by experts in chemical, mechanical, aeration, and other methods to control Eurasian water milfoil. (Also open to people not attending the seminar.) DIRECTIONS TO FRESHWATER FOUNDATION & GRAY FRESHWATER BIOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Mwr. 12 Capitol Lafayette �Wayzata 94 w Club a� Finan -water ka.arm �-• aro+ogrcal . 3s W trantutet t L494 ��.« N.Inwy.7 AirDOrt (not to icat!) County Rds. 15 S 19 are curving roads around Lake Minnetonka, and these curves are not shown on the map. Join the Freshwater Foundation NOW and attend FREE Join now for as little as $50 and receive additional member benefits and discounts throughout the year, including the monthly water newspaper, U.S. Water News, and other membership publications. PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN BY JULY 3 EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL A FRESHWATER FOUNDATION REPORT MAY 1989 Freshwater Foundation 2500 Shadywood Road P.O. Box 90 Navarre, MN 55392-0090 Water isLife M -aZ EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL: THE EXOTIC AQUATIC INVASION A Freshwater Foundation Report C EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL: White Bear Lake, Lake of the Isles, THE EXOTIC AQUATIC INVASION Lake Virginia, Libbs Lake, Lake George and Lac Lavon. A Freshwater Foundation Report Aquatic plants are important elements in the ecology of lakes and streams. They provide food and habitat for many organisms. They also help to stabilize the bottom and aerate the water. A population of plants, even a large one, does not necessarily constitute a problem. A problem arises when aquatic weeds are too abundant. Then they can upset the natural ecology of a lake and interfere with our aesthetic and recreational enjoyment of lakes. Problem plants are usually the result of over -fertilization by nutrients provided naturally or by human activities in the watershed. Exotic weeds (those not native) can be particularly troublesome because they have no natural enemies that limit their growth. The presence of Eurasian water milfoil in the United States was first recorded in the District of Columbia in 1942, even earlier by some estimates. Authorities attribute its introduction to everything from cargo ships to dumped aquariums to deliberate planting by an agency of the federal government. Whether it came as a result of carelessness or misplaced good intentions, the rapid spread of Eurasian water milfoil leaves little doubt that its introduction was a mistake. In 1987 Minnesota became one of at least 36 states where the weed has been officially identified. First identified in Lake Minnetonka, it has been documented by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be in at least seven lakes: Lake Minnetonka, Exotic plants have no natural enemies in a new habitat, so they flourish. With their competitive advantage, these plants can completely dominate a lake within a couple of years of introduction. Eurasian water milfoil can shade out beneficial plants, creating a monoculture of one species in the lake. In an aquatic system dominated by native plants, a wide variety of organisms evolves over time to live on the plants. When an exotic plant like Eurasian water milfoil takes over, these organisms are eliminated because they are not adapted to live on the new weed. The elimination of native plants and other organisms creates an ecological wasteland. IDENTIFICATION OF EURASIAN WATER KILFOIL Eurasian water milfoil (Mvriophvllum spicatum L.) is a rooted perennial with finely dissected, feather -like leaves. Leaves usually grow in whorls of four leaves each, though they can number anywhere from two to five. Usually, each leaf has 10-16 leaflet pairs. Stems are long and flexible. Lateral branching occurs near the water's surface, resulting in a dense mat or canopy when the plants reach the surface. Eurasian water milfoil plants, which grow in water from 1 to 15 feet deep, vary in color from lime green to dark green. Flower spikes, usually pink or red, form on the tips of the stems and stick out of the water. The weed's extensive roots account for as much as 20 percent of the plant's total mass. r- 2 Because there are many other varieties of water milfoil, including at least one variety that is an abundant, native aquatic plant in Minnesota, Eurasian water milfoil is difficult to differentiate. Suspected specimens can be wrapped in paper toweling, placed in a ziplock bag and mailed to the DNR for identification. Northern water milfoil (left) Eurasian water milfoil (right) GROWTH OF EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL Detailed observations of the seasonal growth of Eurasian water milfoil in British Columbia were made by the province's Ministry of the Environment and Parks, Littoral Studies Section. These observations showed a typical pattern of seasonal growth: �A_a "During the winter, plant populations are reduced in biomass as a result of fragmentation and decay. Early in the spring, new growth arises from old root crowns and rooting fragments. New stems increase in density and grow rapidly toward the surface between late May and early July. Some new stems also are produced as lateral branches from remnant stems (which survived the winter) in late April to early June. There is rapid development of lateral branches on new stems between mid-June and mid-July, about the same time as the most rapid stem growth. Stems may reach the surface by late May or June, depending on local conditions." These patterns of growth probably occur slightly later in Minnesota. It is said that Eurasian water milfoil can grow as much as 2 inches per day during prime growing conditions. REPRODUCTION OF EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL Eurasian water milfoil propagates by asexual vegetative fragmentation and by sexual seed production. Any fragment that has a node can become a new plant. Fragments usually float around the lake and then sink and take root in the sediment. Propagation also occurs when plant shoots fall over and root. Sexual reproduction takes place when flower spikes develop above the water surface. The wind helps to pollinate these flowers, but self- pollination can also occur. Seeds are produced one month later. Studies show that these seeds are not affected by freezing temperatures. Reproduction from seeds is a relatively infrequent means of spreading Eurasian water milfoil. I 3 r� o _ V f W e _ S 1 1 Ex - r �w ~ z1 I� jai ileg �We a jai a s • via i all q - _ • �� •2 s cwt. •i•a�T�♦ ; > s, � o W _ I Y p I CHARACTERISTICS AND EFFECTS OF EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL Eurasian water milfoil is characterized by rapid, dense growth that often forms mats at the surface that shade out other species of plants. Stands of the weed become so dense (as many as 900 per square meter) that the tangle of branches near the surface can support the weight of frogs and wading birds. These thick stands of weeds make many recreational activities difficult or even impossible, change the pattern of fish and wildlife, create ideal nesting sites for insects, support algae blooms and clog water supply systems. Beach quality is degraded by piles of decaying vegetation, adding to the cost of beach maintenance. What -percentage of a particular lake will be infested with Eurasian water milfoil depends on the size, depth and shoreline configuration of a lake. NUTRIENTS AND EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL Eurasian water milfoil gets its food from lake sediment, which is an important source of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, and from the water on which it depends for inorganic carbon and oxygen. Since Eurasian water milfoil, like other aquatic plants, needs nutrients, it follows that controlling the amount of available nutrients controls the plant population. But where do these nutrients come from? Some occur naturally. For example, when an aquatic plant dies and settles to the bottom of the lake, it provides nutrients for new plants. But nutrients also enter the water as a direct result of human activities on land, such as fertilizing yards, urban runoff, erosion and inadequate sewage disposal. These nutrients enter a lake or stream through the water that flows into it from the surrounding land surface. Too much nutrient means too much plant growth. Too much plant growth, Eurasian water milfoil or any other variety, will accelerate the natural aging process, or eutrophication, of a lake. It takes nature thousands of years to complete the process by which lakes form, evolve and disappear. With the help of human activities, however, the "disappearing" part of that process can be shortened to decades. Lakeshore property owners can do many things to help decrease the nutrients that enter a lake and, in the long term, slow the aging process of the lake. Suggested preventive efforts include the following: o Maintain on-site septic systems properly and convert to municipal systems wherever possible. o Limit the use of lawn fertilizers. Use only products recommended for use near water and follow label directions. o Maintain buffer strips of natural vegetation along the shoreline and in other areas such as steep slopes that are vulnerable to erosion. These buffer strips slow runoff and actually filter out nutrients and other pollutants before they can reach the lake. o Keep bare areas to a minimum during construction and use runoff controls where necessary. Maintain adequate groundcover both during and after construction. 5 o Stabilize shorelines to prevent erosion, following regulations established for such projects by the DNR. o Design driveways, sidewalks and stairways in such a way that rainwater cannot flow directly into the lake. SPREAD OF EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL Eurasian water milfoil is spread from one lake to another, or from one area of a lake to another area in the same lake, in a number of ways. Boats and boating equipment (both power and sail boats) are often the means of transport. The weed can also be spread by waterfowl, by hitch -hiking on other harmless plants that are transplanted and by plant control equipment that is not thoroughly cleaned before being moved from one lake to another. CONTROLLING AQUATIC WEEDS Environmentally sound management of aquatic plants is tailored to specific plants and the specific body of water where they are causing a problem. Characteristics of the lake's environment dictate both the type of control that can be used and the degree of success that can be expected. Environmentally safe control requires knowledge of the lake --its physical and chemical characteristics as well as the way it is used. Safe, legal, cost- effective weed management also requires knowledge of the options available for control and the effects that each method will have on the ecology of the lake. Too often, public demand for relief from a weed problem does not consider all of these factors. In Minnesota, the DNR regulates the control of aquatic vegetation and should be contacted before undertaking a control project. M- 2,. CONTROL METHODS FOR EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL Mechanical. Mechanical methods of aquatic weed control include harvesting, roto -tilling of the sediment, bottom barriers (illegal in Minnesota), and manual methods like hand -cutting, pulling and raking. Mechanical methods are generally more ecologically safe than chemical application. After weeds have been removed, it is essential that they be disposed of properly. Eurasian water milfoil makes excellent mulch. Chemical. Herbicides are used to combat Eurasian water milfoil and other aquatic plants in areas that cannot be reached with harvesting equipment or where an intense "zapping" is the only answer. Chemicals used should be selective, attacking only the target nuisance plant. A chemical that kills all plants would leave the lake sterile. Safer, more target - specific chemicals are being developed. Only chemicals approved for use on aquatic plants and registered by federal and state agencies can be used,, and treated areas must be posted. Container label directions must be carefully followed. Chemicals applied in lakes eventually either break down into simpler substances, are absorbed by plants or are tied up in bottom soils. Little is known about the long-term effect of some of these chemicals in the sediment. Biological. Biological controls are natural organisms that rely on a specific plant to complete their life cycle and in so doing destroy the plant (for example, a bug that prefers to eat a particular plant -- and only that plant). As in the case of chemicals, it is essential that these organisms be targeted at a specific plant. Biological control is an option that has the greatest promise as a long-term control for Eurasian water milfoil. Alhough a biological control for Eurasian water milfoil has not yet been approved for use, several organisms are being tested. Possibilities include a moth and a fungus. Biological controls do not work immediately. Their effect is often not apparent for months or even years. Extreme care must be taken that we do not compound our nuisance problems by introducing an organism that would, in turn, become a problem. MANAGING EURASIAN HATER MILFOIL An integrated control plan is likely to be needed for lakes where Eurasian water milfoil is well established. Generally, non - chemical control is recommended with de -rooting favored in small areas. Harvesting is needed in areas of wide, heavy infestation and biological control has potential as a lona-term solution. You can help by: 1. Stopping the spread of Eurasian water milfoil. This can be done by keeping fragments of the weed from moving from one lake to another. Early detection in a lake is also important --it may allow eradication before the weed is well established. 2. Harvesting and de -root These are often necessary to keep the lake usable for recreation. These are maintenance programs similar to cutting grass and weed control in your yard. They need to be repeated as the weed grows back. Proper disposal of the weed is essential. 3. Chemical application. Limited use of chemicals may be required depending on lake conditions, extent of infestation and other factors. It is essential that this be done under carefully controlled conditions --or one risks the substitution of one problem (weeds) for another (residual chemical contamination). PERMITS FOR WEED CONTROL The Minnesota Legislature has made plants growing in public waters legally the property of the state. As such, the plants are protected by regulations administered by the DNR. Permits are issued by the DNR for controlling nuisance aquatic weeds. Lakeshore property owners can pull or otherwise non -chemically remove weeds in small areas without a permit. Removal of weeds in a large area or any use of aquatic herbicides requires a permit. The DNR does not automatically grant all requested permits. Reasons for denial include proximity of the control area to valuable fish and wildlife habitat, protection of human health, objections of other lakeshore property owners or lake users, or protection of valuable natural areas. Once the proper permit has been obtained, a state -licensed commercial harvester or chemical applicator may be hired. Lists of these licensed companies are available from the DNR. In the case of chemical application, the permit holder is required to report to the DNR the actual size of the treated area and the specific chemicals used. These reports make it possible for the DNR to monitor total chemicals applied in a particular lake and in all state lakes. The DNR limits the percentage of a lake's area that can be treated. Consequently, in cases of severe infestations, a community approach such as a lake association, conservation district, watershed district or local government is often the best approach. The costs of aquatic nuisance control are the responsibility of the benefited property owners. However, Minnesota statute authorizes cities, villages, boroughs and towns to levy taxes for this purpose. IN CONCLUSION Lakes are essential elements of Minnesota's identity, its image and its lifestyle. Everyone who lives on, plays on or in, makes decisions about, teaches about, manages, invests in, or just plain loves lakes should be concerned about this threat to the beauty and usefulness of our lakes. Once established, Eurasian water milfoil is nearly impossible to eradicate, but it can be managed and its spread to other lakes can be slowed if we all act responsibly and work together. Prepared by: Freshwater Foundation P.O. Box 90 Navarre, MN 55392 (612) 471-8407 In cooperation with: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Ecological Services Section 500 Lafayette Road P.O. Box 25 St. Paul, MN 55155-4025 (612) 296-0782 Hennepin Parks Natural Resources Department P.O. Box 41320 Plymouth, MN 55441 (612) 559-9000 Lake Minnetonka Conservation District 402 East Lake Street Wayzata, MN 55391 (612) 473-7033 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning Division St. Paul District 1421 U.S. Post Office St. Paul, MN 55101-1479 (612) 220-0403 _L� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, July 26, 1989 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. e:1 2. ROLL CALL 3.* CONSENT AGENDA A 10 110 1 . 7:15 P.M. I� 0 ' July 11, 1989 A. Land Use Guide Plan Map Amendments - Areas 31, 32, 34, and 39 B. Zoning Ordinance Textual Amendments A. OPUS Corporation/Metacom, Inc. Lot Consolidation/Site Plan/Variances located southwest of Nathan Lane and 54th Ave. No. (89024) A. Welsh Companies. Conditional Use Permit for Retail Services in the I-1 Zone located at 9600 West 54th Avenue (89053) 8. ADJOURNMENT -v Q�Co H N 2 d N r 02 to LL r O n N N i N N N 00 tjm0�a co N LL N W tD N M r CO 19) N N = T ~ 0 3' W W t0 O n z 0 N m m O •' N f z a r M 0 Q 0 cr m b00 Q) U cn LO N M r- 00 N N x ^ Q cc LL r M/�� W t� r— N N 0 F - (n w F- W w . a w a 0 = U o O F M Q M O Q M Cfl r a ^ 04 N L) •r 0 F 0 d U V) V , P -4o Zch Z 0 E J o -' ^ w a r Z N CF) F Cfl Q — LL' N a o z z o0 Co w Z Q LL. M 0 o F�-� cn Ln o Ci LL_ W ' ' U` CM W uj z CD V) I�Z O J Z J C)^ 2F A Pa U o -U . =Z OCC c:c MZN 1^ L U a Cl) qt— OJF- = N woLa ! O •• J � o,v,F- XF- w�o to) Z M a z (D-1 H0 W .A CL �^ U H�Zdoocn O U C�3 U] lid, =) o F- W M �— �� CN C) ' V) 0 Q 0 Z V) M C-4 C7 tR M O n N M N N u N N N mS n O N N to � N N cc o to o n Lu m 3 N N UJ N UJ F W N N N r O � N i N lr M M z N N 00 M— S— Q N N `iar. Q •a'• Nco N F N N co m D t[9 Q1 O 3 N J lf) I 7 N r z m o a O N lr M M— S— Q Q D Q ISS Q Q Ir L 00M LO � r- N Q z Cv p � z U) oc w� L.Lj� = U o 0 lid' r' M T- Cl- C)a oLO o a U LLJ .-� 0 0 Z CD C'M C'3 M Z •• LU Z Z N d7 �a� Nam CM Z Qo p LL-X:C) D CL LM QCD LO N d) r- ap m N N U U Z a Z Q O O O Q U O O U O Z M O J � J MM C3 C3 r�C'3C'3 W f� W F- NLE-)LmF-: N Q p Z � N N off. MINUTES PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE July 19, 1989 PRESENT: Bob Fasching, Gary Pouti, Tom Nelson, Craig Bechthold, Joel Franz, Eric Leutgers, John Ward, Dan Campbell Frank Boyles ALSO PRESENT: Bobbi Leitner, Judy McMillin I. OLD BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF JUNE 28, 1989 MEETING MINUTES The Committee approved the June 28, 1989 meeting minutes. B. REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES I. Seat belt/harness system for fire engines -- Frank Boyles reported that because vendors have refused to install seat belt/harness systems in fire vehicles, the City will proceed to have the equipment maintenance division install the seat belts/ harnesses in fire vehicles which are to be retained. Frank stated that vehicle equipment manufacturers will be contacted and installation started hopefully within a month. A status report will be provided at the August meeting. 2. Maintenance Equipment Storage Master Planning -- Frank Boyles reported that the maintenance and storage facility planning project is on schedule according to Jim Kolstad and Mark Peterson. Since the June 28 meeting, Steps II and III have been completed. The steps involved a written projection of equipment and personnel to be added over the next ten years due to service additions, revisions and modifications, and an evaluation of what other communities are doing or have done with respect to storage and maintenance facility master planning. The next step will be to begin to draw up a ten-year storage facility master plan. Progress reports will continue to be provided to the committee for informational purposes. 3. Accident Reporting/Employee Right to Know Training -- Frank advised that Taud Hoopingarner had conducted training sessions with Public Works maintenance employees covering both "Employee Right to Know" responsibilities and accident reporting procedures. Training sessions for general City employees are to be scheduled. Frank stated that a 10 -minute video training tape for Public Safety employees is being considered. PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE July 19, 1989 Page 2 4. Prefabricated Trailer for Sign Hauling -- Frank reviewed a memorandum to Mark Peterson with respect to procedures for utilization of a prefabricated oversized trailer containing a display sign. Tom Nelson stated that the other trailers which had been in storage are to be flunked. 5. Use of Headphones in City Equipment -- Frank advised that a memorandum had been sent to Public Works supervisors asking that they remind employees that it is illegal to wear head- phones while operating city equipment. 6. Use of new City Backhoe -- Frank reviewed the memorandum to Public Works supervisors on revised operating procedures for the new Caterpillar backhoe. Frank informed the committee that a letter had been sent to Caterpillar Tractor informing the company of the problem with the backhoe's bucket coming in contact with the retracted outrigger when the vehicle is being readied to move. Tom Nelson advised that a represen- tative from Caterpillar had visited the Public Works garage to evaluate the backhoe. Tom stated he believed that Caterpillar would be making a modification to the backhoe. Frank asked Tom to keep him advised of any modification recommended by Caterpillar. 7. Fire Extinguisher Annual Check and Recharge -- Frank advised that Taud Hoopingarner has arranged with a contractor to conduct the annual hydrostatic testing and recharging of fire extinguishers. The contractor will be contacting the designated department contacts to arrange for the inspection. II. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Vehicular Accident -- The committee reviewed one vehicular accident, determining the accident to be preventable. A report and recommendation will be forwarded to the City Manager. B. PFD'S at City Beaches -- The committee reviewed a memorandum from Taud Hoopingarner concerning the use of personal flotation devices (PFD's) and supervision of children at city beaches. Frank stated the City will follow other public agency regulations and ban PFD's at city beaches. Further, the City will post signs stating "parental supervision of children required." The committee inquired if there is a regulation regarding the number of lifeguards needed per number of swimmers. Frank advised he would investigate and report back to the committee. C. Inspection of Water Treatment Plant #2 -- Frank reported that the three recommendations from the June 15, 1989 loss control survey of water treatment plant 2 had been completed. PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE July 19, 1989 Page 3 III. OTHER BUSINESS Joel Franz inquired about medical coverage for the Hepatitis B vaccination series, indicating that Med Center would not sign for his vaccination, rather that it is the City's responsibility for payment because it is work related. Frank advised he would investigate. The annual Safety luncheon will be held September 11, 1989. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m. SCALE OF MILES Q I/4 I/2 •PRIVATE ROADkW PLYMOUTI+ " u > U< = 2 V W •Y� QQ{/ yr �yj JY OO■ N < p K 8 M oQ U QVJ Yj iVQ> Y V• r Yo Y z O WZZV ZO"! !t -Q V W, 2 W O < Y uZ I pC J N 6 6 2 J Y U L....�.. .. .. .. .._--4-•'_ .. i Pin.._— .. ^ ezoo t� E •• M!• LAKc. O Ar O RO I 1 I '�r.aKf J b Co. RD % 10 5800 ..• •._ i - Q T BASS LAKE RO 1 V" BASS } V i W N rs 1 ATN •V LAKE Y /MVER AUI a . u•.. .. S LAKE Y i , +� r €�� p 7 .�_..- J ter•. S. ' 5.00 DL7S f� i u Y"RT! • 55� rt�pE►� AND tYucsoar If r I � �♦ M • � N •K p ...•C, ljTN • No f t [A1wr�j 4!t,!. AVE •• .900 �,�/ •• ,` J uNKYOUE E•caaiAN ^ i .BH Av 47 t,..♦ CU r/S ,., 7Y LAE LAKE o.• • y 40 -500 ! w i lr .IIGAIY f'z c S .. ii Cw{,NI E° �CICY•7Crtl0. i tMiCN°ItT • nr •.i[ • (lR7.E � t i..` �d• � Y. t �^ j cAKE 1 ••• l � li ` aw. :.[ ° V +»:.: rt:. ..Z Y ;• I ! •Roc.rao Na° O57 a' r{. . Jti♦ c AKE R 5 ■7/ 4 �yOS 3 E f .000 s•vr w. K ♦O LYTK CY. + c0. .. 1T.... • 71 N s cm, i l i M• JrN � CLIFrDa C lRfArN M � TO r Ciipµ� ♦ I RCG/OMY. Q L n n •I,YSTRDNG /LTYOUTNJ CRr M•lL S ND 7R 14M A NaN ro� E 74 37 x = e : ppp - . w •vE. z � ' N •« > � v V 7 Q 9 >4 TN AVE T 2 C m N 2 f 1100 r �. 1�•V .'♦V N • o �i♦ St. /•W � 1 T • n _ > E ST. MEDICINE � f v 1 .. a ¢ TN MO 1600 W. • A•V I V W 1lIG S i "It v Yo •v •-_ c i ^ ■ e.is AO •VC.t N0. ` ' VEL } .•[ aK. s 2, ST t , < OIC N `K 2 G ?' 9 « •EN1 to s V i \ 25 J I 90C i L ••• • RiT rq-i[a , t PA�RCR • < waw or LrE • L• E CNS 2 t Jt , tAwTIST t;M. U�TTN KwOq t MO1 T t C Av E � i Is tN �S ERM i a � NAL i Y I• TN 'z PARKERS P„4` 'T • 'yi .v J j Ni °� r v r'" ♦ 'TA 01A f V+ • � ♦ TN •v NO N V s L.AKC TN w TN E •> • S ri Tw 41 XL ♦tY avl • Tt�V r •1nV[� I to �'j 2 a . =- LA MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: July 14, 1989 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM DISCRETIONARY FUNDS The City Council on June 19, adopted a resolution directing that we apply for $260,000 that could be used to acquire and clear the Beacon Heights School site for purposes of developing the land with single family homes for low -to - moderate income families. Housing Specialist Milt Dale and I appeared before the Citizens' Advisory Committee on July 11, 1989 to present the proposal, along with seven other municipalities and Hennepin County (Housing Rehabilitation Program) who also were seeking some or all of the currently available $289,844 in the discretionary account. We answered some basic questions about the property that had been preidentified by county staff; we showed slides of the Beacon Heights site as well as slides of the Glacier Meadows project which we developed with three homes several years ago. We fielded several questions from members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee at the conclusion of the presentation which took approximately 20 minutes. I was asked by a committee member what supportive financing mechanisms the City might provide in addition to the Community Development Block Grant funds; I indicated that if the funds were available to acquire and clear the site, we (staff) would consider a recommendation for tax increment financing for such things as the utilities and infrastructure improvements (the theory being that the land has "0" assessed value at this time, and would be just coming onto the tax roles). 1 did not commit the City to that but indicated it was a possible supportive financing mechanism. James G. Willis July 14, 1989 Page Two We were also asked about the use of CDBG Senior Housing site. I explained that the developments that had just been proposed. .- LA funds realized from the sale of the Council was investigating possible The county process schedule indicates that the advisory committee would meet on July 18, to develop a recommendation for the county board which tentatively is scheduled to hear the funding recommendation on August 3. The county schedule indicates that possibly by August 8, we would know whether our request was successful. Our liaison, Mark Hendrickson, called Milt Dale the next day and told him the Committee stayed "late" and developed the recommendations to the County Board. Our request is not included. We should be receiving a letter in that regard shortly. I will keep you informed as we receive information from the county regarding this request. cc: Milt Dale HRA Chairman & Commissioners (pl/bt/jw-7-14:jw) MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: July 19, 1989 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager through Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works FROM: Richard J. Pouliot, Project Coordinator SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY FUNDING POLICY The Recycling Task Force for the Hennepin County Board met for the last time of this current session on July 17, 1989. At that meeting it was decided to recommend to the County Board that they continue the current funding policy through the end of 1989 and for the year 1990. In addition, they recommended the cities be encouraged to begin collection of plastics at the curb and that funding for this collection would be able to be included in the eligible funds for County cost sharing. I will attempt to monitor the County's agenda and if possible get a copy of the proposed resolution and the date on which the board will be voting on it. It was also recommended that the Task Force continue additional meetings in September and that Recycling Coordinators continue with subcommittee meetings in order to solidify the long range funding eligibility items as well as to project a long range funding policy recommendation. RJP:sm July 14, 1989 Mr. Kenneth Youngberg Kenny's Inc. 12 Nathan Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Mr. Youngberg: CITY OF PLYMOUTFF Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 89-349 adopted by the Plymouth City Council on duly 10. This resolution was adopted following a public hearing to consider revocation or suspension of your liquor license due to an incident which occurred at your establishment on dune 6, 1989, relating to the sale of alcohol to a minor. This was the second liquor law violation to occur at your establishment. Please note the three conditions stated in the resolution: I. That you have no further liquor law violations during the next 12 months; and 2. That you submit a check in the amount of $2,000 payable to the City of Plymouth by August 10, 1989. The City will then issue checks, each in the amount of $500, to the four school districts serving Plymouth to be used in their chemical abuse programs, and 3. That you immediately initiate a written, aggressive identification carding program shared with your clerks including disciplinary action for clerk failure to card customers. The written program is to be submitted to me by August 10, 1989 and will be reviewed by the City Council. If these conditions are not met by the dates specified, you will be subject to a $3,000 penalty and a seven day suspension of your liquor license. Please call me at 559-2800 extension 204 if you have any questions. Sincerely, 4LarIe Rauenhorst City Clerk cc: Public Safety Director Carlquist Sergeant Ward City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 L c.— CITY . - 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 10th day of July , 1989. The following members were present: Schneider, Sisk, Vasiliou, Zitur, Ricker The following members were absent: None Mayor Schneider introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 89-349 IMPOSING PENALTY FOR LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION AGAINST KENNY'S INC. WHEREAS, the Plymouth City Code provides that any liquor license issued by the City may be denied, suspended or revoked by the Council for any violation pertaining to the activity of the license held, and WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code Section 1005.23 provides that no license may be suspended or revoked until after a hearing is held; and WHEREAS, a liquor law violation relating to the sale of liquor to a minor occurred at Kenny's Inc. on June 6, 1989; and WHEREAS, this liquor law violation is the second offense at this location, and WHEREAS, a hearing was held on July 10, 1989, to determine whether the license should be suspended or revoked. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that a $3,000 penalty is hereby imposed against Kenny's Inc., and that the license is suspended for seven days. The penalty and suspension are stayed on the following conditions: 1. That the licensee have no liquor law violations during the next 12 months, and 2. That a check in the amount of $2,000 payable to the City of Plymouth be received by the City Clerk within 30 days of the passage of this resolution, which will be donated equally to the four school districts serving Plymouth to be used for the purpose of chemical abuse prevention, and 3. That Kenny's Inc. immediately initiate a written, aggressive identification carding program shared with their clerks including disciplinary action for clerk failure to card customers. The written program is to be submitted to the City Clerk within 30 days of passage of this resolution for City Council review. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following vote in favor thereof: Schneider, Sisk Ricker, Zitur The following voted against or abstained: Vasiliou Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. �r'7ibueo July 17, 1989 City of Plymouth ATTN: Eric Blanc 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION INC. 3399 PILGRIM LANE PLYMOUTH, MINN. 55441 SUBJECT: Tiburon Property at 3404 Pilgrim Lane Ms. Sandi Moscoe, Homeowner Gentlemen: F , 'DAT: It has been brought to our attention that a severe problem exists regarding noise, trespassing and parking at the subject property. The Board was apprised of this at our last meeting in June, following which, the Board investigated the allegations of Ms. Moscoe and agree that a problem, indeed, does exist. On the evening of June 27 at approximately 9:30 PM the Board observed people leaving the adjacent ball park. With all manner of gear in hand (chairs, pillows, blankets, coolers, equipment) people, and ball players with cleated shoes, trespassed across the property, generally high spirited and noisy. People were observed entering autos parked all along the south side of 34th, as well as the east side of Pilgrim Lane at least a city block in either direction from 34th. The Board was informed by Ms. Moscoe that the noise and lights from the ball park area during games is almost debilitating. This, however, was not observed by the Board since the game was finished. It is the Board's understanding that the City of Plymouth is committed to providing noise abatement along the fence of the ball park in the form of bushes with thick foliage. An attempt was evidently made by the City to accomplish this, but seems to have failed in that what is presently there, are some tired, sad looking, scrawny Russian Olive trees (I believe that's what they are). Regardless, these are not conducive to providing the necessary light/noise abatement. The Board is requesting that measures be taken to provide thicker foliage along the fence of the subject property. To alleviate and hopefully prohibit trespassing on the lawn area, the Board is requesting that the City extend the fencing all the way to the street, thereby trespassers would find themselves in the street anderQ haps would not then return to the lawn. We also realize that this may not fully stop the trespassing. lUIIY � � FWAK miam PUBLIC SM ...... . ADMINIS STK rl9SiSM PARK COiTIWSSU CITY ATTORNEY QrJC C F , 'DAT: It has been brought to our attention that a severe problem exists regarding noise, trespassing and parking at the subject property. The Board was apprised of this at our last meeting in June, following which, the Board investigated the allegations of Ms. Moscoe and agree that a problem, indeed, does exist. On the evening of June 27 at approximately 9:30 PM the Board observed people leaving the adjacent ball park. With all manner of gear in hand (chairs, pillows, blankets, coolers, equipment) people, and ball players with cleated shoes, trespassed across the property, generally high spirited and noisy. People were observed entering autos parked all along the south side of 34th, as well as the east side of Pilgrim Lane at least a city block in either direction from 34th. The Board was informed by Ms. Moscoe that the noise and lights from the ball park area during games is almost debilitating. This, however, was not observed by the Board since the game was finished. It is the Board's understanding that the City of Plymouth is committed to providing noise abatement along the fence of the ball park in the form of bushes with thick foliage. An attempt was evidently made by the City to accomplish this, but seems to have failed in that what is presently there, are some tired, sad looking, scrawny Russian Olive trees (I believe that's what they are). Regardless, these are not conducive to providing the necessary light/noise abatement. The Board is requesting that measures be taken to provide thicker foliage along the fence of the subject property. To alleviate and hopefully prohibit trespassing on the lawn area, the Board is requesting that the City extend the fencing all the way to the street, thereby trespassers would find themselves in the street anderQ haps would not then return to the lawn. We also realize that this may not fully stop the trespassing. Z �4b City of Plymouth July 17, 1989 Page 2 In conjunction with extending the fence, we are requesting that both sides of 34th Avenue be posted with permanent signs indicating that "parking is for Tiburon residents and guest only - all others will be towed.' The residents in that particular cluster do not have a parking area and they and/or their guests do have to park on 34th. If this were a once -in -a -while problem, it could be tolerated but it is something that happens nightly from early spring to late fall. The Board of the Tiburon Homeowners Association respectfully requests your investigation into this problem. We further request a written response from the City of Plymouth as to progress being made in alleviating this problem(s). Thank you. Sincerely, TIBURON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Greta A. Fossum-Johnsen Secretary CC: Charles Doll, President Ms. Sandi Moscoe = uz City of Plymouth July 17, 1989 Page 2 In conjunction with extending the fence, we are requesting that both sides of 34th Avenue be posted with permanent signs indicating that "parking is for Tiburon residents and guest only - all others will be towed." The residents in that particular duster do not have a parking area and they and/or their guests do have to park on 34th. If this were a once -in -a -while problem, it could be tolerated but it is something that happens nightly from early spring to late fall. The Board of the Tiburon Homeowners Association respectfully requests your investigation into this problem. We further request a written response from the City of Plymouth as to progress being made in alleviating this problem(s). Thank you. Sincerely, TIBURON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Greta A. Fossurn- Johnsen Secretary CC: Charles Doll, President Ms. Sandi Moscoe CITY OF July 19, 1989 PLYMOUTH+ Ms. Greta A. Fossum-Johnsen Secretary Tiburon Homeowners Association 3399 Pilgrim Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Greta: Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director, has referred a copy of your July 17, 1989 letter to me for a response with regard to parking on public streets. Your letter addressed concerns which the Tiburon Homeowner's Association has with regard to the activity at the Plymouth Playfield and as it affects your residents. In your letter you were requesting that the City post both sides of 34th Avenue with permanent signs indicating "Parking Is For Tiburon Residents And Guests Only - All Others Will Be Towed." 34th Avenue and Pilgrim Lane within this area are public streets. The City cannot designate that parking on a public street is for only the residents living along the street. Parking restrictions have to apply to all.motorists. It would be possible for the City to post these streets with certain parking restrictions during the evening hours. If these streets were posted, it would affect all motorists, including those which have a destination in the Tiburon area. You should discuss this with the Board and please let me know if you would like the City to consider parking restrictions within the area which would apply to everyone. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director James G. Willis, City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 -=-LoC. CITY C� July 17, 1989 PLYMOUTH+ Bill Duenow 18 Forestview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: YOUR LETTER ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Dear Mr. Duenow: Your recent letter expresses two concerns about the community center. In the first place, it states that the center is unneeded and would needlessly compete with various sports and health clubs already in the area. Your second concern was the origin of the funding for the community center. The purpose of the community center is not to compete with private sports and health facilities. Those facilities concentrate primarily upon individuals who are regularly involved in sports or fitness activities. The Plymouth Community Center, while containing some of the facilities which may be used by the same individuals, concentrates on a much broader range of clientele. The non -competitor will be the common customer at the Plymouth Community Center. For example, the skating rink, gymnasium and pool are designed for competition and for those individuals who wish to skate for pleasure, those who want to participate in a pickup basketball game, and those who swim for enjoyment. It is intended to be a family and neighborhood oriented place where residents of our community can gather for a wide variety of reasons whether athletic, social or ceremonial. Unlike sport and fitness facilities, it will contain a senior citizen area so that our seniors might have a place to regularly meet. Congregate dining will be included. The center will also contain rooms which are badly needed In Plymouth for recreational programs, craft activities and non-profit meetings. You state that Plymouth residents do not want the community center. I am not sure of the source of your data, but in a scientifically conducted residental survey in December 1987, over 50 percent of the respondents stated they favored a community center. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mr. Bill Duenow July 17, 1989 Page 2 Your second question was about the source of funds for the community center. To respond to that question, I have attached a copy of my Mayor's Message from the July/August 1989 edition of Plymouth on Parade. I believe that this article will clarify for you the source of funding. I, and members of the City Council, continue to believe that the investment of these funds in a community center, public safety building and in the reconstruction of infrastructure in our community is a sound financial Investment in the future of Plymouth. An investment from which existing and future citizens will benefit. In our mind, this is far more appropriate than using the funding for a one-time property tax writedown which has no lasting value. I hope that I have provided you with a better understanding of the rationale which the City Council has used in approaching the community center issue. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Sincerel , 4V1r--gil Schneider Mayor VS:kec T`UQ, � .•-4 zr .-+ M O to O -4 00 ,Q; d 1J m ; L y .. ° .� •'a T O C rte. o -4 — 3 v E y , a c a c -o _� -0 y -0) '0 o a � d c E d a •- p u Q L w = C t_ � a E m :: -y d y >, O to W u > 7 a) U 3 E c tp d; _ _ y s U 0 o m 0 01 � w 0. 0 p y O 7 i1 O Vr y :Q :3' tY O O) "O y w C r6 R b to U w C C y t+p G o u y E rn Q 0-0)c s� rna,Y > d Q) o W A dto�3 cs o 3tac av00 w� >~c 0 tv doUfl- E3'cty Ric Ea��s ��Eto (a M to Q oci to i y ►d. C U� y, r to to to O Q U = yUj U) -C y L5m0 o Z y -«d fp N a cEc U a 7 p° O C X w y-0 ,. oC° to Y0. c�yE d d Zn : to c �- E to -° °u d to y t71 d O O E -a C > a -C U 0 N O y 0 ° d= o v 7 w to O p 0 L— 7 N C t0 C O •C. , t>6 3 a .10 rn F- 3> U> in > T`UQ, N t. wu-o) cc tote tv-o d dy o> ►-dd vd o>d ► o> r O E tv 't} +L- ' _p O L CLL C° s d O' d w O 3 V O ty6 Eoac Qo 'O EUo o-oo� (n fa c>W aQ,tov o y ..., _ y o R C D1 o c LL y• 0 .�., y �' C O y— fo U'n0-0 E— -0 to u O ccaU o�oic�CO 0,° �3y d y ty 01 O d c •'O O O 0 y ,D �.. to d (Y ty to y ordvn Va oc ��� �}t -oC>���D°y' EodE t>�`.uc Al >�yco y� �ooi .° cc v, -o'"o'i Lay�°Ed3cn E� =°c�« •"t7 p R to to a U tY _C y to O C y C 0 += 'i. -D d L]. C V C E C d 3 to E '� o r :. 3 a ° c' s° E 3 a -3p y y M O .�' ° 00 E E r C> y p u V C y -y GL w -a d .� to >r O c rn b O '� a c n O rn r O to,�uw 3'3 °=w umy wcw� °'°`-°�c"°Ery to c 3toMl crown o ya'.. ° E c R y to o 0 to d N cs c 0 �¢ Ew=o 0 d—o�, ' U'° y dp so E E�ao "'Ucc •'y-0pN0 to °>�c.0 EwO uu" to of °'ch >,_aR� �ddEdUEucL acd E''3 W vcv'.v a UE uyC�; �n/,;�" :4� torQ)(U graac oo�oci C H N 0) N .i t0 .... _ v c Ll y L (� .-. y 0. y L >r d V �C 3 -0 C ►°� y O y -a '" " O _ O O a y O c �y Q s. O 0� t1J U �o d vi C •«. to y E 3 -o d a.�°vE s �� rnoHc 3°�v3 dv aN�,°m3a oo�� ,,ww a'�scE d tvw X3$01 '.:v�,y to �o ocN� EVOc tvtacto .-. �J td 0° C y N d U p 3 0 C y t7 N V `: C O C to -p +� 0u -o r0 c -_a 0.toow dEdu xya rn'�°'c.-.c 3_0,0 �°as �.y � �' EQ y aE a �,� 0 :3 r o� o (n 0 a-'3 - > E � c 0 m- > rnN O° On w"Ck.. m v Cyd ucN«: 3""'3� sddoyiOLm tmww =j 0) 1-o °�Cd`" v to o>i - W a ro -a .L~. o o 0 a L a 01 ' w vW 0-0ii °' c> o 0 o Q -0 � o w a '3 y ,O m c� C« y U t to o C7f ry+ U U y 3 ••- .D d V d L C In y d `"' Q C y U tm'li p 01 i p O w U O w d a..D .D i to C «NL, r r. d y to U-0- ? yw N o to p s3 E-0 o�- EV s� Ln E3 �'� to d d3 0 v d' a _ - = _ whoty=c u °' ER of W- ydyD,ototo c >arn UQwsto a() SCL dud Rock �c'�cw C) V) 0ww�tow -0 c�3«-C �°-D5 y_ c..� oEy �o u.uty Quz2uc rn �>,yEwDv= pEto cy07E �UwoR'E Uo3 O> .:w= 01>.�.�'--ys'o"to 0 —utvc�3 Z) �yrnE C y CO p w e •«. ,D c >, :� ... „a to •C a C O o1 p .t i] 7 �- in p O y s— E c E Tn O to :3 E U �d o o to t. c o a r� o> .� � O N y O c CL � °may E o E o 01 c >`Q"E�otviE toyv c'Vo3i� tvEaEd Hcd07 3� oo°;�to ���:° M O p to u O "VO v V d d 7 w j w E E 0 C to - w 0 a 'N C w a N a> s V L L N C —1'NuE, } roto 3yc Ucdy cnuZucl tnEUL�Eotata�' aE n �' �- 3Mu � .•-4 zr .-+ M O � M -4 00 C\) d 3 N N N N -4 N N a LS a > M > 7 a) r --t O 0) O � :3 :¢ :Q :3' Q oci to Q U Z y W ; U c Q d oVi U ECO ; o E u 0 ri Ou x�° E ir. d u0 y U Q y U c .3 0) a c 0 a d y o. O 9) Q w c to N d E d m �D w E r E E u tm^ c O u. tv c� O U O N a Q. `� C 0-0 d N 7 Z 0 C E E U O — O Q w E a c to o p y 7 d 010 U a a a m = c N t. wu-o) cc tote tv-o d dy o> ►-dd vd o>d ► o> r O E tv 't} +L- ' _p O L CLL C° s d O' d w O 3 V O ty6 Eoac Qo 'O EUo o-oo� (n fa c>W aQ,tov o y ..., _ y o R C D1 o c LL y• 0 .�., y �' C O y— fo U'n0-0 E— -0 to u O ccaU o�oic�CO 0,° �3y d y ty 01 O d c •'O O O 0 y ,D �.. to d (Y ty to y ordvn Va oc ��� �}t -oC>���D°y' EodE t>�`.uc Al >�yco y� �ooi .° cc v, -o'"o'i Lay�°Ed3cn E� =°c�« •"t7 p R to to a U tY _C y to O C y C 0 += 'i. -D d L]. C V C E C d 3 to E '� o r :. 3 a ° c' s° E 3 a -3p y y M O .�' ° 00 E E r C> y p u V C y -y GL w -a d .� to >r O c rn b O '� a c n O rn r O to,�uw 3'3 °=w umy wcw� °'°`-°�c"°Ery to c 3toMl crown o ya'.. ° E c R y to o 0 to d N cs c 0 �¢ Ew=o 0 d—o�, ' U'° y dp so E E�ao "'Ucc •'y-0pN0 to °>�c.0 EwO uu" to of °'ch >,_aR� �ddEdUEucL acd E''3 W vcv'.v a UE uyC�; �n/,;�" :4� torQ)(U graac oo�oci C H N 0) N .i t0 .... _ v c Ll y L (� .-. y 0. y L >r d V �C 3 -0 C ►°� y O y -a '" " O _ O O a y O c �y Q s. O 0� t1J U �o d vi C •«. to y E 3 -o d a.�°vE s �� rnoHc 3°�v3 dv aN�,°m3a oo�� ,,ww a'�scE d tvw X3$01 '.:v�,y to �o ocN� EVOc tvtacto .-. �J td 0° C y N d U p 3 0 C y t7 N V `: C O C to -p +� 0u -o r0 c -_a 0.toow dEdu xya rn'�°'c.-.c 3_0,0 �°as �.y � �' EQ y aE a �,� 0 :3 r o� o (n 0 a-'3 - > E � c 0 m- > rnN O° On w"Ck.. m v Cyd ucN«: 3""'3� sddoyiOLm tmww =j 0) 1-o °�Cd`" v to o>i - W a ro -a .L~. o o 0 a L a 01 ' w vW 0-0ii °' c> o 0 o Q -0 � o w a '3 y ,O m c� C« y U t to o C7f ry+ U U y 3 ••- .D d V d L C In y d `"' Q C y U tm'li p 01 i p O w U O w d a..D .D i to C «NL, r r. d y to U-0- ? yw N o to p s3 E-0 o�- EV s� Ln E3 �'� to d d3 0 v d' a _ - = _ whoty=c u °' ER of W- ydyD,ototo c >arn UQwsto a() SCL dud Rock �c'�cw C) V) 0ww�tow -0 c�3«-C �°-D5 y_ c..� oEy �o u.uty Quz2uc rn �>,yEwDv= pEto cy07E �UwoR'E Uo3 O> .:w= 01>.�.�'--ys'o"to 0 —utvc�3 Z) �yrnE C y CO p w e •«. ,D c >, :� ... „a to •C a C O o1 p .t i] 7 �- in p O y s— E c E Tn O to :3 E U �d o o to t. c o a r� o> .� � O N y O c CL � °may E o E o 01 c >`Q"E�otviE toyv c'Vo3i� tvEaEd Hcd07 3� oo°;�to ���:° M O p to u O "VO v V d d 7 w j w E E 0 C to - w 0 a 'N C w a N a> s V L L N C —1'NuE, } roto 3yc Ucdy cnuZucl tnEUL�Eotata�' aE n �' �- 3Mu Mayor Virgil Schneider 11520 54 th Ave No Plymouth MN 55447 Dear Mayor Schneider ; PLYMOUTH RECREATIONAL FACILITY IS NOT A NECESSITY The looic of benefit for the Plymouth Recreational Facility is totally i 1 l ogi cal . There are several assumptions made by the Plymouth Council that are irrational and do not express the desires of the Plymouth voters. 1. The proposed facility does not fulfill an unmet demand fron the residents. of Plymouth. There are several very excellent recreational racquet and swim clubs in Plymouth and in the immediate surrounding areas. I personally have been a member in one of the Minnesota's finest clubs for over 15 years. I have no intention of joining or using a municipal facility which cannot equate to the level of excellence provided by private sports clubs. In a world where supply and demand dictate the construction of facilities, the demand for sports and recreational facilities_. in Plymouth is not existant. The planned un -demanded facility is not responsive to the recreational needs of the citizens of Plymouth. 2. The funds to build the Plymouth facility are promoted as °free" money --- the taxpayers didn't contribute a penny to the fund. Only the cost of operation will paid for by the citizens of Plymouth. This statement by the government of Plymouth should be re-examined. If the statement is true please inform the federal government of the United States so they may also have the benefit of receiving money without levying taxes. Sincerely. Bill Duenow 1S Forestview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 July 17, 1989 Dear Editor: CITY OF PLYMOUTR c �-o 4,1L -V, L4`'` - FAXED TO POST 7/17/89 Plymouth's 17th annual Music In Plymouth on duly 12 was a picture of perfection! An estimated 7,000 persons enjoyed this year's festivities. As always, the credit goes directly to the many contributors, without whom the program would not take place. Some provided financial support including many of Plymouth's finest firms. Others provided services such as printing at little or no cost. Still others provided their time and expertise. Most notable is the team of Plymouth Civic League expert volunteers who coordinated all aspects of the event. The Mosquito Control District did a laudable job at keeping the critters at bay. Many service organizations assisted in arranging for entertainment and refreshments. Mother nature was terrific and the many entertainers performed marvelously. The fireworks display was a perfect end to the evening. Mike Fairbourne did a super job at emceeing the event. Last, but not least, Plymouth volunteer firefighters, police reserves, police officers and maintenance employees did a fine job of security, traffic control and site preparation and clean up. Space does not permit proper Music In Plymouth perfect, I behalf of the City Council. Virgil Schneider Mayor City of Plymouth recognition, but to all of you who made this wish you a heartfelt thanks from myself and on 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 SENT VIA FAX & U.S. MAIL July 19, 1989 Mr. James Thomson, Attorney LeFevere, Lefler, O'Brien, Kennedy & Drawz 2000 First Bank Place West Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dear Jim: The City Council has requested an opinion from you which can be used as a procedural guide/legal reference as the Council considers possible amendments to the Land Use Guide Plan Map. The role and powers of the City Council with respect to adopting and amending the Land Use Guide Plan Map should be addressed. Also, the Council has asked that you advise them on any legal constraints relative to changing the guiding classification of land, particularly where the owner may not agree with the recommended change. One example of concern is where an owner or prospective developer contends a "loss of value" if the guide plan classification were changed. A related issue is whether persons, such as prospective developers, who are not fee owners, have legal standing. Finally, the Mayor has asked that you address the constraints the Council has relative to taking further public input at the Council level. The Council understands that the Public Hearing process prescribed by state law for Comprehensive Plan adoption and amendment has been satisfied by the Planning Commission. The Council anticipates that there may be property owners or interested citizens who wish to speak to the City Council before it takes action on proposed amendments. The Council indicated concern with the following: must unlimited time be allowed to anyone Council agrees to hear at this stage, and if the Council agrees to hear any one party, are they obligated to hear any and all other parties on the same or separate issues relative to changes to the Land Use Guide Plan Map? The City Council intends to continue its review of the changes recommended by the Planning Commission at 5:00 p.m. on July 24, prior to the regular Council meeting. They have planned another meeting, on July 31, at 1:00 p.m. to continue the review, culminating in a joint session with the Planning Commission on the evening of July 31. The Council may have established the date at which they intend to take action on the changes by then. I understand that the Council would like to have your advice on the matters 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Z- Lo -e-, James Thomson July 19, 1989 Page Two described as soon as possible, so that they can take that information into account as they plan for the eventual formal action meeting. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this. Sincerely, Blair Tremere Community Development Director cc: City Manager James G. Willis File (pl/bt/jt7-19:jw)