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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
October 27, 1989
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, November 6. Regular City Council
meeting.
2. AMM LEGISLATIVE POLICY MEETING -- Thursday, November 2. The AMM
policy adoption meeting will be at the Minneapolis Metrodome
Hilton. A copy of the AMM bulletin and meeting agenda is attached.
(M-2)
3. RTB BREAKFAST MEETING -- Thursday, November 2, 7:30 a.m. breakfast
meeting with RTB Chair Michael Ehrlichmann and local officials and
legislators at the Plymouth Place Hotel. A copy of the meeting
invitation is attached. (M-3)
4. ELECTIONS -- Tuesday, November 7. Local election results will be
shown on cable TV channel 37 on November 7 as they become
available. Running totals as well as the number of precincts
reporting will be shown for the Mayor and Council races. Results
from the eight precincts voting on the District 281 referendum will
also be shown. In addition, on election night, results will also be
posted in the Council Chambers as they come in.
5. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -- Thursday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. The
purpose of this special meeting is threefold:
a. Certify results of November 7 City Election.
b. Review Community Center design development and project
budget.
c. Review proposed revisions to City Manager's draft 1990 City
Budgets.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
October 27, 1989
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6. TOWN MEETING AREA 1 -- Monday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Town meetinq
notices were mailed this week to approximately 2,130 residents. A
copy of the letter and agenda is attached. (M-6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for November and December are
attached. Revisions to the November calendar include:
November 8 - Addition of Planning Commission Study Session,
6:00 p.m.
November 9 - Addition of Special Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
November 14 - Cancellation of Board of Zoning Adjustments and
Appeals meeting
(M-7)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. TRAFFIC CONTROL AT COUNTY ROAD 9 AND ANNAPOLIS LANE - On October 19,
the Public Safety Department began providing traffic control
services at the intersection of Annapolis Lane and County Road 9.
An officer is assigned to direct traffic at this site, Monday
through Friday from approximately 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Trammel
Crow Company is paying the cost of this service. We expect that the
traffic control will be needed until the traffic signals are
installed which is expected by Spring 1990. The congestion at this
intersection would be mitigated by extension of Annapolis Lane (34th
Avenue) to Fernbrook Lane upon final development of Trammel Crow's
property to the south. Attached is a letter from Michael Denny,
Senior Property Manager of Trammel Crow Company, acknowledging the
arrangements for traffic direction services. (I-1)
2. PLYMOUTH FIRE CLASSIFICATION -- On October 24, 25, and 26, two
representatives of the ISO Commercial Risk Services, Inc., visited
Plymouth Water installations and Fire Department to conduct an
evaluation to determine the City's fire service classification.
Every ten years the ISO evaluates cities over 2,000. For the last
ten years, the City of Plymouth has had a fire classification of
five on a ten point scale.
From a property owner's perspective, the city's ISO classification
can make a difference in homeowner insurance premiums. Communities
with a classification of seven or greater will normally have higher
homeowner insurance premiums. For commercial/industrial property
the premium is reduced as the classification number gets smaller.
The criteria for fire classification is based: 10 percent upon fire
alarm monitoring; 50 percent upon Fire Department training equipment
and manpower; and 40 percent upon municipal water supply (Of that,
35 percent is based upon flow and 5 percent upon hydrant
maintenance.)
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October 27, 1989
Page 3
On Tuesday, October 24, ISO representatives visited the wells and
water plants, as well as reviewed Fire Department organization,
staffing, training, fire records, apparatus sheets and fire alarm
arrangements. On Wednesday, flow test sites were identified and
each fire station and piece of equipment was visited. On Thursday,
the actual flow tests took place in some 20 locations within the
community -- three hydrants involved in each test.
At the end of their evaluation, ISO representatives stated that they
did not see any major areas of concern. We expect that ISO will
release their final classification of the community -by March 1,
1990. By next week they will share water hydrant flow data with us
which is usable data for the consultants conducting the sewer and
water study of the comprehensive plan. This material will be shared
with the City Council once it is available.
3. TELEPHONE SYSTEM INSTALLATION - Over the last two weeks, Fred Moore
and Frank Boyles have met twice with Fujitsu representatives to
begin laying out the specifics of the telephone system. A schedule
has been agreed to with respect to system installation. During the
last week of November, telephone users will receive training. On
Monday, November 27 the new switch will be tested while the existing
switch continues to operate. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday,
December 1, the old switch will be disconnected and the new switch
will begin operation. During the weekend of December 1, 2, and 3,
phone tests will be conducted. Monday, December 4, will be the
first day of the new telephone system operation. A telephone
company technician and customer service representative will be
present all day at the City Center to try to solve any problems
which arise. Also beginning December 4, a recorded announcement
will advise callers that the new City Center general phone number is
550-5000. Directory service operators will also begin giving out
the new direct in -dial departmental numbers to individuals who
request them. In the meantime, we will be revising our printed
materials, including business cards, to show the new direct -in dial
phone numbers. The new January 1990/1991 telephone directories
published in December will list our new direct -in dial departmental
numbers (see attached listing).
City Councilmembers will receive a voice mailbox as part of the
system installation. The training will be provided prior to the
December 4 City Council meeting. (I-3)
4. MEDIA COVERAGE AND THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS - Attached is an
article by Ted Kolderie in the Minnesota Journal. I referred to
this article briefly during the League of Women Voters Community
Center discussion Tuesday evening. Kolderie is good at sorting
through the chafe to get at the kernel of public policy issues. As
a former reporter himself, he knows a good deal of the role the
public press can play in helping to shape sound public policy. His
article will hopefully challenge some of the print media to take a
more active role in reviewing issues which are undergoing publc
policy debate in elected bodies.
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October 27, 1989
Page 4
5. STATUS OF DARE PROGRAM - By way of providing a status report on the
DARE program, the following actions have been accomplished:
a. The Domino Pizza DARE promotion is underway during the week
of October 23 to October 29. Arrangements will be made to
recognize Mr. Marti in an upcoming City Council meeting,
perhaps in conjunction with his presentation of a check to
the City Council.
b. Both Robbinsdale and Wayzata School Districts have signed
agreements to participate in the program. The Pilgrim Lane
and Zachary Elementary School in School District 281, and
Greenwood and Gleason Lake Schools in District 284, will be
participating. We expect to meet with the fifth and sixth
grade school staff members from each school, following the
November 16 completion of police officer instructor training
for this program.
c. Dick Carlquist and Helen LaFave have prepared the attached
promotional program for DARE. We will proceed to implement
this program unless the City Council directs otherwise. (I-5)
6. FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION BREAKFAST - Thursday morning we
conducted the seventh Employee Recognition Breakfast for those
persons employing our firefighters. Mayor Schneider thanked the
employers for their continuing support and encouragement of the
Volunteer Fire Department as evidenced by their providing time off
for the firefighters. He noted that without such support, it would
be difficult to maintain an effective volunteer fire department.
Councilmember Zitur was also present and expressed his appreciation
for the employers' efforts on behalf of not only himself, but also
the others on the Council.
7. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Safety Committee - October 25, 1989 (I -7a)
8. LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS -- Attached is information on the
Government Training Service's series of Land Use Planning workshops
scheduled from November, 1989 through May, 1990. The workshops are
being offered to Planning Commissioners. If any member of the
Council is interested in attending any of the workshops, please
contact Laurie and she will arrange for your registration. (I-8)
9. "FAIR SHARE" TAX ARTICLE -- The attached article, "FAIR SHARE/Metro
cities wate 'taxes returned," appeared in the Monday, October 23
s:se of the Star Tribune. (I-9)
10 ASSESSMENT APPEAL -- A Notice of Appeal of Assessment filed on
behalf of Roy O'Donnell and Robert Miller for sanitary sewer,
watermain, storm sewer, and street improvements for the Groves
Office Park Area - Phase II is attached. (I-10)
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October 27, 1989
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11. GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL TASK FORCE REPORT ON DRUGS -- Attached is a
report from Dick Carlquist on the Executive Summary Report of the
Governor's select committee on the impact of drugs on crime,
education and social welfare. (I-11)
12. APPLICATION FOR PRAC -- Eydie Kargas has submitted an application
for appointment to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
13. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Copy of letter to John Sandberg, ORS Enterprises, Inc., from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, on a noise mitigation plan
for testing engines outdoors. (I -13a)
b. Copy of letter sent to Plymouth residents affected by 1989
Street Recontruction Project advising of project status, future
restoration work, and asking that concerns with the project be
brought to the City's attention. (I -13b)
c. Letter to Ken Briggs, Harstad Company, from Marlene Waage, Lake
Camelot Estates Homeowners, on concerns addressed at an
October 4 homeowners meetings. (I -13c)
d. Letter from Alan Stensrud, Executive Director, Animal Humane
Society, to Mayor Schneider, on the Society's request for
financial support. (I -13d)
e. Letter from Osseo School District 279 thanking the City for a
$500 donation to their chemical health program. This was part
of the $2,000 penalty against Kenny's Liquor, which the Council
directed be distributed to the four school districts serving
Plymouth in August. Since that time, the Council has directed
that all future support the DARE Program. (I -13e)
f. Letter to Bev Kottas, Heritage Highlands HOA, from Helen LaFave,
on the videotaping of Bob Renner's property tax presentation
before the Homeowners Association group. (I -13f)
g. Letter responding to Thomas and Mary Jo Stenoien, 15010 49th
Avenue, from Fred Moore, concerning the Schmidt Lake Road
construction project. (I -13g)
h. Letters responding to Mr. Larry Geyerman, 10400 - 49th Avenue,
from City Manager and Fred Moore, with respect to the
construction of Schmidt Lake Road. (I -13h)
i. Letters of appreciation from Linda Stone, and Steven Djerf, to
Lyle Robinson, on the Fire Station No. 3 open house. (I-131)
j. Letter from E. Hokkanen, to Mayor Schneider, on the City's alarm
ordinance. (I -13j)
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WHEN: Thursday Evening, November 2, 1989
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WHERE: Minneapolis Metrodome Hilton
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*DINNER COST: $20.00 Per Person
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7:30 P.M.
Cash Bar/Social Hour Deluxe Buffet Feast Business Meeting
(featuring steamship round (Tax Policy concerns
of beef, roast turkey and and AMM Policy
dressing, five salads, Adoption)
dessert and more)
*DINNER RESERVATIONS TO CAROL WILLIAMS AT 227-4008 A MUST BY NOON ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1989.
(Reservations not needed if you only plan to attend the business meeting
portion of the event).
TO HELP PROVIDE A MORE ACCURATE COUNT, PLEASE CHANNEL YOUR DINNER
RESERVATIONS THROUGH YOUR CITY MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE. THANKS!
Representative Dee Long, House Majority Leader and Tax Committee Chair, is
expected to discuss property tax policy issues.
DISTRIBUTION NOTE: This Bulletin has been mailed individually to member
Mayors, Managers/Administrators, and Councilmembers.
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BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to order.
2. Introduction of Guests, Notables and Announcements.
3. Guest Speaker: Rep. Dee Long.
4. Consideration and adoption of Legislative Policies (mailed
previously) and priority setting input.
5. Preliminary report from AMM Mission and Membership Services Task
Force - Kevin Frazell, Cottage Grove Administrator.
6. Staffing needs for 1990 Legislative Session and Beyond - Board
Recommendation (Impending Outstate vs. Metro Property Tax
Conflicts).
7. Adjournment.
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REGoN+L,ININSI'T BOARD
Mears Park Centre
230 East 5th Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/292-8789
October 13, 1989
James Willis
Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
A series of regional meetings are being scheduled for government officials to allow us
to get to know each other. I would like to invite you to a breakfast meeting at which other
local officials and legislators from several communities in Northern Hennepin County are
invited to attend. This meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2, at the Plymouth
Place Hotel (old Radisson), 1-494 and Highway 55, and will begin at 7:30 a.m.
These meetings will be one of the key elements of a new direction the Regional Transit
Board is undertaking to enhance communication with government and business
leaders. Our goal is to significantly increase the participation of local governments and
business leaders in assessing and planning for transit services to best meet community
needs. While we will use some of our time together to update you on some current RTB
activities, I hope this meeting will give us the opportunity to share some of our ideas and
concerns regarding the future of transit in your community. I would also like to allow time
at this meeting for you to ask any specific questions you may have about transit topics.
I am a firm believer of good communication in the public decision-making process and
hope that you will find time in your busy schedule to attend this meeting. As I know your
time is limited, we will conclude this meeting no later than 9:00 a.m. I look forward to
having breakfast with you on Thursday, November 2, and discussing our region's transit
issues.
If you will be able to attend this meeting, would you please call Marie or Carol at our
office at 292-8789 by October 30, as we will need to notify the restaurant as to how many
people to expect.
Warm regards,
Michael J. Ehrlichmann�
Chair
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An, Equol Opportunity Employer
October 23, 1989
Dear Plymouth Resident:
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, Area 1
Plymouth is a developing community and there are many actions underway or In
the planning stage which could impact upon you. In order to maintain open
communication channels with residents of the community, the City Council has
scheduled a Town Meeting for residents of your area on November 13, 1989.
In order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while dealinq with
specific topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be for the area
shown on the map below.
On the reverse side of this letter you will find the agenda topics for this
meeting. Following reports on these topics, questions will be entertained
regarding these or other matters. If you have questions about other issues
you do not choose to raise publicly, the Resident Feedback Form you receive
at the meeting may be used. Your particular concern will then be reviewed
and a personal response provided.
I encourage you to join Councilmembers Ricker, Sisk, Vasiliou, Zitur and
myself at 7:00 p.m., November 13, 1989, at the Plymouth City Center. We are
anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to meetina
informally to discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions
about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Laurie
Rauenhorst, at 559-2800, ext. 204.
Sincerely,
Vi gil Schneider
Mayor
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November 13, 1989
7:00 p.m.
I. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. Streets
B. Sewer
C. Water
D. Buildings
II. PARKS
A. Neighborhood Parks
B. Trails
C. Community Center
III. DEVELOPMENT
A. Staged Growth Plan Amendments and Development Moratorium
B. Hennepin County purchase of Elwell Property
IV. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Police/Fire Report
B. Police/Fire Alarm Permits
C. Neighborhood Watch Program
D. Animal Control
V. OTHER ITEMS
A. Public Transportation - Plymouth Metrolink/Dial-a-Ride
B. Local Government Cable Access Channel 37
C. Solid Waste Recycling Program
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Public Safety Director
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
Dear Chief Carlquist:
October 16, 1989
Carlson uerner
601 Lakeshore Parkway
Suite 200
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
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I want to thank you for taking time the other day to meet with nie•
I know that you keep a very busy schedule.
On a business note, we discussed the concern Trammell Crow Comp9ny
has about traffic at County Road 9 and Annapolis Lane. As I
understand it, a traffic signal is currently in the county's ha>>ds
for re-evaluation. In the interim, however, we need a solution.
After talking to you about the possibility of hiring an off-duty
police officer to direct traffic at this location, we feel that this
would be a great solution and we would like to move forward on this
idea until a final decision is made by the county.
Therefore, based on our conversation as to cost implications, I have
the following understanding:
* Traffic control can be provided Monday through Friday from
approximately 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
* Cost is approximately $65/day, billed directly to Trammell
Crow Company by the City of Plymouth.
We would like to begin this service as quickly as you are able to
mobilize. Once you have determined a start date, please give me a
call at 449-4052 and I would be happy to help with any necessary
coordination.
Chief, we really appreciate your cooperative spirit in assisting)
with this potentially dangerous situation. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY
Michael W. Denny
Senior Property Manager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
POLICE AND FIRE EMERGENCY ....................................... 911
Non -Emergency M -F, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm ...................... 550-5160
Non -Emergency after 4:30 pm and weekends ................... 544-9511
CITY CENTER, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Information .................................................. 550-5000
Administration................................................ 550-5010
Assessing..................................................... 550-5020
Building Inspection ........................................... 550-5030
Engineering................................................... 550-5070
Finance....................................................... 550-5100
Fire Administration/Prevention................................ 550-5120
Park and Recreation ......................................... 550-5130
Planning .................................................... 550-5050
Police Administration ....................................... 550-5160
TDD.......................................................... 550-5009
FIRE STATIONS
FIRE STATION I, 13205 County Road 6 .......................... 559-0624
FIRE STATION II, 12000 County Road 9 .......................... 559-0625
FIRE STATION III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane ........................... 559-0809
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING , 14900 23rd Avenue North
Parks Maintenance & Forestry ................................ 550-5150
Public Works Maintenance .................................... 550-5090
T -L�
What media cover and how they do it
are critical to public -policy process
Not many people in public life
would disagree with Dave
Nimmer in urging his journalism
students (A veteran newsman
leaves to teach, MinnesotaJouma4
June 27) to "develop a beat."
The question is: Can that possibly
happen? Would editors and
owners ever let reporters—for
newspapers or for radio and televi-
sion—really "take responsibility
for a group or a force or an institu-
tion?"
I asked Nimmer. But we quickly
by Ted Kolderie
realized it's not a question for him.
It's for the editors and owners. And
it ought to be put to them, we de-
cided. Because what's covered and
what's not, and how it's covered if
it's covered, are important to the
community.
The community has to understand
its problems and to think through
(which means, talk through) the
possible solutions. The media are a
critical forum and record for this
debate. Inescapably, journalism is
an element of the system of public
affairs and governance. If its per-
formance deteriorates, the sys-
tem's performance deteriorates.
Most people I know think journal-
ism's performance on public af-
fairs has been deteriorating here
for some time now, mainly as a re-
sult of decisions at the editor/
owner level. And that this has had
serious consequences for the area's
policy-making.
Continued on Page 4
Media
Continued from Page I
So let me put a few questions out
for discussion.
• Public affairs is dull stuff, right?
It's talk. Television editors dismiss
it as "non -visual." Newspaper edi-
tors ask, when a reporter comes
back, "What happened?" If the re-
porter says, "They argued," the ed-
itor is likely to say, "Let me know
when something happens." "We
say that to reporters a lot," an as-
sistant city editor told me a couple
of years ago.
But public affairs is surely what
happens before the vote is taken. If
the report appears only after the
issue is decided, something fun-
damental has happened to the pub-
lic process.
• How many beats are left? Who
covers them? What is a beat these
days?
In late 1981 the Minneapolis Trib-
une stopped covering Hennepin
County. County officials
screamed In February 1982 the
paper's reader's representative ex-
plained the desk's decision to
"cover by agenda." That is, to look
at what somebody says is supposed
to be coming up and then send (or
not send) a general -assignment re-
porter over for the meeting. (Off-
stage, Nimmer weeps.)
This community is now debating
what to do about public education,
in much the same way that in the
1960s it debated what to do about
local government in a more -and -
more -metropolitan area. Is there
an education beat today? There is
an old-fashioned beat covering the
city schools. And as education
issues pass through the Legislature
they are picked up by the Capitol
reporters. But the different report-
ers apparently report to different
editors. Does anybody see this crit-
ical issue whole?
• Is there any sense of purpose
about any of the coverage? Are the
media organizations trying to do
any good or to prevent any evil?
Do they care what happens?
The newspapers, at least, used to
be purposeful. The Minneapolis
papers under the Cowleses' direc-
tion thought city hall ought to be
reformed, that religious and racial
discrimination ought to be lifted
off Minneapolis, and that the
Upper Midwest ought to think in -
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temationally, that population
growth ought to be limited, and
downtown redeveloped.
It's hard to see that many commun-
ity institutions are purposeful
about anything today. What does
any TV station stand for?
The beats in those days were not
simply places, like "city hall."
Many were built around problems
—and solutions—that, as Nimmer
says, we "hadn't dreamed of be-
fore" The idea was that the news-
paper was an educational institu-
tion, and that a good reporter
you can finance good coverage:
And recently some of these institu-
tions have had to worry about sur-
vival.
Now things are probably improv-
ing. There is a lot of new retail
competition, and therefore of retail
advertising, in what used to be a
Dayton's -dominated town. And
probably better management in
the news organizations today.
Of course the media also compete.
Television's impact on the news-
papers, and on newspaper think-
ing, has been enormous. TV
Public affairs is surely what happens
before the vote is taken
ought to be the equivalent of a col-
lege professor.
HMOs (prepaid medical group
practice) began to appear here to
the 1960s. But the understanding
of that idea was developed by Vic-
tor Cohn, with series after series
that he wrote on the science/medi-
cine beat for the Tribune in the
1950s.
And the editors let those beat re-
porters follow their stories into the
Legislature. So government and
education, labor and health were
no longer covered simply as politi-
cal stories: Who's beating on
whom today? The coverage be-
came very substantive. And the
character of the legislation itself
changed, and improved, in re-
sponse.
Let's say right away:
Of course journalism is a business.
You can't do good coverage unless
thrives on "pretty pictures" and
emotion. So all the media are
drawn into sex and death. AIDS
and abortion are heavily covered:
sex and death together, and also
critical issues for public policy.
But the newspaper remains cen-
tral. It has vastly more space. It can
report in depth—which is not
length, but perspective and under-
standing. It is the source of most of
the real reporting. It does opinion.
It is still mainly talk, in print.
Of course there are more outlets
today. Computers and print shops
make it easy to start a "paper."
(The Minnesota Journal is one.)
But how much gathering of new
information is there? Go into
newspaper offices and look at the
television sets. Go into television
stations and watch them clipping
newspapers. Lots of faucets. How
many wells?
There are other things we ought to
IJIINNESOTA JOURNAL
ask (present and former) editors
about, to understand the change in
coverage.
The readership surveys in the
1970s, for example. Editors used
to ask, "What do you think is im-
portant?" And people would say,
public affairs. Then they began to
ask, "What did you actually read?"
And the answer was: advice col-
umns.
The resulting focus on "You" hurt
public affairs. It cut the volume
and the priority of coverage, reduc-
ing the attractiveness of these
beats to young reporters. And
more subtly it changed the focus to
the individual and to the short-
term impact as against the larger
and longer-term considerations.
A central puzzle is: Without report-
ers out there with people, talking
and listening (Nimmer's definition
of a beat), how do the media learn
what's happening?
Knowledge does not come auto-
matically. Reporters still, I think,
get little training about the issues,
institutions and history of the
community before going on the
job. They do not necessarily bring
it with them when they arrive.
Many never have worked any-
where except in the media. You
can go from the media into the
community, but you can seldom
come from the outside in to the
media. And almost never come
back.
Nimmer says the coverage has
been increasingly shaped by what
market research tells editors most
people want to hear about. You
don't cover public affairs like
sports: "inside baseball."
But, again: Public affairs are af-
fected by the way they're covered.
So there is a question that editors
can hardly escape.
Probably they will say that this is a
hopelessly old-fashioned view—
that they cannot operate today as
they did 25 years ago. Or that they
are covering, just as well, the issues
important today. Society has
changed. There are so many more
voices. So many more pressures.
So many more constraints. Jour-
nalism has had to change. They
cannot be purposeful.
Perhaps so. But perhaps not. Hope-
fully the realities of the media can
come together with the communi-
ty's need for coverage of its public -
affairs debates. Would someone
please get the discussion started?
October24, 1989
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: October 24, 1989
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: PROMOTION FOR DARE PROGRAM
Dick Carlquist, Darrel Anderson and I met on October 23 to discuss promotion
plans for DARE. Promotion for DARE will focus on creating an awareness of and
support for the DARE program among the general population.
We chose this focus because it is Dick's understanding, based upon comments
from individual Councilmembers, that the Police Department should not be
actively soliciting funding for DARE from businesses. Obviously, the Police
Department welcomes all contributions from businesses but they will be
spending their time initiating and running the program rather than on fund
raising.
Our promotion plans are as follows:
GENERAL AWARENESS
Plymouth on Parade
- November/December Plymouth on Parade includes an article on plans to
initiate the DARE program. . � o� -t C4 "c , °'° `,
- January/February Plymouth on Parade article providing an overview of DARE
and highlighting its start in four schools.
- May/June Plymouth on Parade will include an update on DARE'S progress and
first graduating classes.
- Other articles will be included as appropriate if the program is expanded.
Cable Television
- The Public Safety Director will appear on the December 26 edition of
Northwest Cities, a studio interview program, to discuss the start of DARE.
- Produce a 5-7 minute program showing scenes from DARE classes and
graduation. At the Public Safety Director's request, this program will
follow the same format used in a Los Angeles Police Department -produced
program. It will include many short scenes from the DARE classes and
scenes from the graduation. This tape will be shown on channel 37.
T•S
OTHER PUBLICITY
- The December 14 Weekly News Reports Column will feature the DARE program.
Darrel Anderson has written this at the request of the Wayzata -Plymouth Area
Chemical Health Commission.
- A news releases about the start of DARE will be issued to local newspapers
during the week of December 18.
- A news release will be issued to newspapers in the spring to announce the
first DARE graduating classes in Plymouth. A shorter version will be issued
to television stations.
RECOGNITION OF BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTING $500 OR MORE TO DARE
- Dick Carlquist and Laurie Rauenhorst will see that Certificates of
Appreciation are presented to contributors at City Council meetings. The
Police Department will notify me when this will occur so that I can
photograph the presentation. I, in turn, will submit the photograph to the
local newspapers and include it in Plymouth on Parade.
cc: Dick Carlquist
Darrel Anderson
Laurie Rauenhorst
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 25, 1989
PRESENT: Gary Pouti, Dan Campbell, John Ward, Craig Bechthold,
Stan Scofield, Joel Franz, Eric Luetgers, Tom Nelson,
Bob Fasching, Bob Pemberton, Frank Boyles
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg, North Star Risk Services; Dave Volker,
Employee Benefit Administration; Judy McMillin
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1989 MEETING MINUTES
The Committee approved the September 27, 1989 meeting minutes as
submitted.
B. REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES
1. Seat belts for Fire Engines -- Bob Pemberton reported on the
completion of seat belt installation in Fire Units 1 and 10.
2. Manhole Cover Lifter -- Craig Bechtold advised the Committee
that a Neenah manhole lifter had been purchased, but had to be
returned because it was not the correct size. He stated that
the lifter on order, can be used to lift all sizes of manhole
covers within the City.
3. Recommendation for Safe Driver Award Program -- Bob Pemberton
reported on his October 12 meeting with Joel Franz and Tom
Nelson to develop proposed revisions to the Safe Driver
Program. The revisions would specially recognize those
employees who experience higher risk driving exposure than the
typical city employee driver. Bob stated that one revision
proposed would entitle patrol officers, fire fighters, and
public works and park maintenance employees to have their names
entered three times for the cash drawings at the annual safety
luncheon. A second revision would eliminate the requirement
that an employee must be present at the luncheon in order to be
eligible for the drawings.
John Ward and Stan Scofield recommended the inclusion of police
investigators, fire inspectors and building inspectors in the
additional name entry category.
Dave Volker suggested that specific driving criteria be
established to qualify an employee for special recoqnition. He
recommended, for example, an employee drive a minimum of 1,000
miles in a two week period in order to qualify. Frank Boyles
stated that in order for the program to be effective and
credible for all employees, specific eligibility criteria would
have to be established. He recommended a study be completed
identifying by job title the average miles driven.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 25, 1989
Page 2
The committee also discussed how the tracking of miles driven by
employees would be administered, and if the cash drawings should
be held on a departmental basis. Frank advised the committee
that the special recognition criteria and its administration
would be further investigated and a report prepared for review
at the November meeting. In the meantime, he encouraged
committee members to provide input to Bob Pemberton, Tom Nelson
or noel Franz on revisions to the program.
4. Rear Window Protective Devices -- Bob Pemberton stated that one
rear window protective device had been purchased and installed
at a cost of $175. He stated that a total of 15 vehicles will
require a protective device. At the present time, Dim Kolstad
is having a unit fabricated at the public works shop for
comparison to the purchased unit.
Tom Nelson noted a problem with trying to fabricate a device
which will: 1) fit on all vehicles, and 2) can be reused. He
asked if the committee should look at other preventive measures,
including a better tie -down system or the use of a cargo net.
Bob Pemberton stated that a cargo net would only be effective if
used all the time.
Frank stated he would arrange a meeting with Dave Volker, Dave
Drugg, Bob Pemberton and Tom Nelson to discuss the issue of rear
window protective devices including alternative procedures for
providing rear window protection.
5. G.A.B. Loss Report -- The committee reviewed the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust claim status report for general
liability, bodily injury and property damage.
6. Fire Extinguisher Training -- Bob Pemberton reported on the
September 26 and 28 fire extinguisher classes. He stated that
a total of 35 public works employees and 55 city center
employees had participated in the classes.
II. ACCIDENT REVIEW
A. Review of Personal Injury Accidents -- Two personal injury accidents
involving one employee were deferred to the November meeting for
additional clarification on the accidents from the employee's
supervisor.
B. Defensive Driver Course Preparations -- Bob Pemberton reported that
the defensive driving course will be held in the training room at
fire Station 3. Courses will be held on November 15 and 16, with
each course consisting of two 2 -hour sessions. Final course
scheduling will be completed and distributed to participating
employees. Dave Drugg inquired if the course is sanctioned by
either the National Safety Council or some other safety agency. Bob
Pemberton stated he would investigate.
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 25, 1989
Page 3
C. Follow Up Items
1. Personnel Protective Checklist -- A memorandum to maintenance
employees on revisions to the personnel protective checklists
has been distributed. The revised checklist has been posted
at city maintenance facilities.
2. Tie -downs -- A memorandum has been sent to Dick Carlquist
concerning the use of tie -downs and bungle cords in all public
safety and community service vehicles. Tie -downs and bungle
cords are now available in these vehicles.
3. Litter Bags -- Bob Pemberton has prepared an article for the
November Rock Report reminding City employees of their
housekeeping responsibility of city pool vehicles.
4. Trash Disposal -- Bob Pemberton has sent a memo to Dan Heitke
and Mark Peterson regarding the pick up and disposal of trash
while mowing.
5. Temporary Employee Training -- Bob Pemberton is reviewing the
public works park maintenance temporary employee training
program for improvements on issuance and availability of safety
protective equipment. A report will be available for the
November meeting.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
Eric Luetgers stated he has received concerns from park maintenance
employees on the city's trail system snowplowing program and the
equipment available to accomplish the snowplowing. Eric stated that an
additional two -third's of the city's trail system has been scheduled for
snowplowing this winter. Snowplowing equipment includes the tracked
sidewalk plow, pickup with V -plow and similar vehicles. Employees are
concerned with the tight areas which they will encounter on the trails
while plowing, and with the present equipment, they cannot plow any
wider than 8 feet. Bob Pemberton stated that Mark Peterson has been
identifying problem trail areas and moving poles, benches, etc., as
necessary. Frank stated that in the meantime, if an employee sees a
problem area, it should be brought to the attention of their supervisor.
The Committee discussed the trench cave-in at County Road 6. Bob
Pemberton stated that a meeting was held with public works employees on
October 24 at which time the City's excavation policy was reviewed and
discussed with employees.
Dave Volker inquired if City Building and Fire Inspectors were familiar
with the excavating policy as it relates to entering a trench/hole for
inspection purposes. Bob Pemberton stated he would investigate.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 25, 1989
Page 4
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Dave Drugg brought to the committee's attention, the city's liability
exposure relating to city -let contracts involving excavating. Dave
recommends the City review its standard form contracts to ensure that
transfer of liability to contractors is included.
Dave Volker also stated another area for potential liability is the
City acting as a general contractor, hires a subcontractor to perform
such work as watermain repair, water tower construction, etc. As the
general contractor, the City is responsible for compliance with all
OSHA requirements. Bob Pemberton stated he would request from
department heads, a list of contractors hired by the City on an regular
basis in order that a short form contract can be executed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION
We are pleased to announce an expanded series of workshops
designed especially for citizen planners. Participants will
enhance their knowledge of various areas of planning and, as
a result, become better equipped to make recommendations
and decisions about the communities in which they live.
Program features Include:
• Specialized topics for those new to land use planning, as
well as for those familiar with the basics and beyond
• An accomplished faculty with extensive backgrounds in
both planning and instruction
• Timely presentations focusing on current issues and infor-
mation
• Packets of handy reference materials designed to make
your job easier
If you would like to make your contribution to solving land
use problems as informed and effective as pos-
sible.. REGISTER TODAY!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Members ofplanning commissions, boards of adjustment/ap-
peals and governing bodies in Minnesota cities, counties and
townships. Also valuable for members of other advisory
commissions, housing and redevelopment authorities, staff
without degrees in planning, and real estate professionals.
CATALOG SCHEDULE
This catalog provides workshop descriptions and registration
forms for programs scheduled from November, 1989 through
May, 1990.
REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION
Register at least 10 days prior to the workshop date using the
forms inserted in this catalog. Fill out one form for each
workshop. If you need more forms, duplicate those included
or call GTS. A full refund will be made only the registra-
tion is cancelled 3 working delays in advance of the pmgmm,
Substitutes for registered participants may be made at any
time. Should inclement weather (or other circumstances
beyond our control) necessitate program cancellation or
postponement, registrants will be notified .via an-
nouncements on WCCO radio and other local radio stations.
REAL ESTATE CREDIT
Participants of "Anr:ual Planning Institutes" and "Beyond the
Basics" can earn Continuing Real Estate Education Credits.
The number of hours for each program are indicated in this
catalog.
IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS
Government Training Service can customize any workshop
in this catalog especially for your community!
You choose the topics, date and location. Call us for more
information.
wn
Considering a goal -setting session for your governing body
or commission? GTS can provide trained facilitators who
have extensive experience working with local governments
like yours!
NOTE: GTS welcomes your ideas for other workshops that
would be valuable for your jurisdictions.
CO-SPONSORS
• Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
• Association of Minnesota Counties
• Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
• State Planning Agency
• League of Minnesota Cities
• Minnesota Chapter, American Planning Association
• Minnesota Association of Townships
• Minnesota Planning Association
FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Lisa DuBois (Registration) or Vivian Hart (Program)
at Government Training Service 612/222-7409 or Minnesota
Toll Free 800/652-9719
About Government Training Service (GTS)
GTS is a public organization whose mission is
to meet the changing management and leader-
ship needs of policymakers, staff and
appointed officials by providing innovative,
comprehensive, practical trai_ting and consulting to publicly
funded organizations.
ANNUAL PLANNING INSTITUTE
For those new to land use planning or inter-
ested in a review of fundamentals
9:00 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO DAY
9:15 INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING
• Why per?
— Enabling legislation
— Philosophical reasons
— Practical reasons
• Players in the planning process (includes
video)
• Understanding the planning process
• Elements of a comprehensive plan
10:00 BASIC PLANNING TOOLS—PART I:
ZONING, VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS:
Definitions, Rationale, Uses, Myths/Mis-
conceptions, How to's, Non -conforming
Uses.
10:55 REFRESHMENT BREAK
11:10 ZONING CASE STUDIES:
HYPOTHETICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
Participants are placed into small groups in
--- which they work on rural or urban zoning
issues based on actual situations and timely
concerns.
12:15 p.m. LUNCH
1:00 YOUR LEGAL LIMITS: YOUR ROLE AS
A DECISION MAKER
• Video presentation: °Rudehaven"
• The changing environment in land use
• Legal limits
• Procedures to keep from being sued
• When something goes wrong, who's liable?
• Conflict of interest
• How your attorney can help
2:00 BASIC PLANNING TOOLS—PART H
SUBDIVISION REGULATION:
Definition, Rationale, Uses, Content,
Procedures, Design Standards, Financial
Guaranties, Special Provisions.
2:35 REFRESHMENT BREAK
2:50 EVALUATION OF A SUBDIVISION
PROPOSAL: A SIMULATION
Participants work in small groups to
evaluate a developer's subdivision plan
using standard planning tools --the
comprehensive plan, ordinances, aerial and
soil maps.
3:50 HOT ISSUES—ANSWERS TO YOUR
QUESTIONS (Faculty Panel)
CORE FACULTY
IAN TRAQUAIR BALL, Planner and Attorney, Rasmussen & Ball
WILLIAM GRIFFITH, Attorney, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren
ROBERT LOCKYEAR, Planning Coordinator, Washington County
GEORGE MARKS, Council Member, City of St. Anthony
KAREN SHAFFER, Assistant Attorney, Dakota County
DATES&Df ATIONS
Thursday, November 9,1989
Days Inn Minneapolis North
1501 Freeway Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55434
612/566-4140
Thursday, January 11, 1990
Holiday Inn Duluth
207 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
2181722-1202
4:30 ADJOURN
Thursday, February 8, 1990
Redwood Inn, Garden Gallery
Highways 71 & 19
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
507/637-3430
Thursday, February 15, 1990
or
Thursday, March 8, 1990
Earle Brown Center
U of M St. Paul Campus
1890 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
(Enter through Fairgrounds)
612/624-3275
FEE
The $50 per person registration fee includes lunch, refreshment breaks and handout materials.
This course has been approved for six hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credit.
An excellent book, The Job of the Planning Commissioner, by Albert Solnit, is available at the discount price of $11.00 for attendees
of this program. If interested, please check appropriate place on registration form.
Note: This curriculum has been revised and updated from previous years.
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BEYOND THE BASICS
This workshop is the next step for anyone
familiar with the basics of zoning and sub-
division regulation. Here's an excellent oppor-
tunity to enhance your skills in two areas:
planning for development (of any size) in
residential and commercial sites, plus conduct-
ing public hearings or meetings.
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION
8:30 PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT
(Of Any Size'.)
• Some definitions and background
• How tools relate to each other
• Subdivision exactions and dedications
• Role of comprehensive plan; standards
• Public and private sector perspectives
9:45 BREAK
10:05 • Presentation of hypothetical cases
• Focused small group discussions on
specific issues involved in considering
residential and commercial
development
12:00 noon LUNCHEON
12:45 p.m. DUE PROCESS AND OTHER LEGAL
CONSIDERATIONS IN CONDUCTING
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
• Legal notice
• Open Meeting Law
• Conflict of interest
• Making findings of fact
Complete with video vignettes
"WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT"
• Summary of recent land use cases
• Proposed land use legislation
2:15 BREAK
2:30 SURVIVAL SKILLS: COPING WITH
THE REALITIES OF THE PLANNING
PROCESS
PRACTICAL GUIDELINES
FOR SUCCESS
3:30 QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION OF
SPECIFIC SITUATIONS (Faculty Panel)
4:30 ADJOURN
CYNTHIA ALBRIGHT, Council Member and former Planning Commission President, City of Duluth
PETER BACHMAN, Special Counsel, Office of Minneapolis City Attorney
FRANK KUNDRAT, Attorney, Hall, Byers, Hanson, Steil & Weinberger, St. Cloud
DAN McELROY, Mayor and former Council Member, City of Burnsville
JOHN SHARDLOW, Vice President, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc
Thursday, December 7, 1989
Earle Brown Center
U of M St. Paul Campus
1890 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
(Enter through Fairgrounds.)
612/624-3275
EEE
Thursday, February 1, 1990
Park Inn International
I-94 and Highway 29 South
Alexandria, MN 56308
612/763-6577
Thursday, March 1, 1990
Western Inn
1212 North I-35
Owatonna, MN 55060
507/455-0606
The $65 per person registration fee includes lunch, refreshment breaks and handout materials.
We have applied for 6 Continuing Education Credits for real estate professionals.
Thursday, May 3,1990
Earle Brown Center
(See Dec. 7 for details.)
The Job of the Planning Commissioner is available for purchase by attendees of this program. (See description on page 2.)
Note: Previous attendance at the Annual Planning Institute or at least one year on a planning commission or governing body is
suggested
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UPDATING YOUR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
There are many reasons to undertake an update
of your plan --to reflect changes in your
community's needs, to make it more meaningful
as an ongoing tool, to eliminate the problems
resulting from using an incremental approach in
the past, to maintain consistency with
metropolitan area plans. If the time is right for
your community, this program is right for you!
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION
8:30 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
• What it is
• Purpose
• What it includes --required, optional elements
• Structure
• Examples --"the good, bad and the ugly"
WHY UPDATE IT? (brief overview)
• Legal foundations and requirements
• Met Council requirements for metro area
— Summary, update of metro area plan-
ning issues
— Systems Statement content
10:15 BREAK
10:30 DIAGNOSING THE HEALTH OF YOUR
CURRENT PLAN
• How to evaluate it
• Looking at what you need
• Problematic areas
DETERMWING THE SCOPE OF THE
PLANNING PROCESS
• Deciding when to modify and when to
replace
• Legal issues
• Looking at inconsistencies between com-
prehensive plan, ordinances and other regula-
tions
12:00 noon LUNCH
1:00 p.m. GETTING STARTED
• Participants --roles and responsibilities
• Establishing a schedule and budget
• Determining community attitudes, priorities
and needs
• Collecting data
THE PLANNING PROCESS
• Inventory and analysis data collection
• Meaningful goals and objectives
• Consideration of alternatives
2:45 BREAK
3:00 THE PLANNING PROCESS (continued)
• Implementation strategies
• Legal issues
• Pitfalls/words to the wise
• Adoption requirements
4:00 QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (Faculty Panel)
4:30 ADJOURN
PETER BACHMAN, Special Counsel, Office of Minneapolis City Attorney
ANNE HURLBURT, Manager, Comprehensive Planning and Local Assistance, Metropolitan Council;
former Planning Director, City of Cottage Grove
STEVE RECKERS, Planner, Minnesota State Planning Agency (Tentative --April 5 program)
JOHN SHARDLOW, Vice President, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc.
CHARLES SIGGERUD, Public Works Director, City of Burnsville
DATES/LOCATIONS
Thursday, November 30,1989
Mpls/St. Paul Airport Hilton
3800 East 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
612/854-2100
FEE
Thursday, April 5,1990
Sunwood Inn
Highway 23 & 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56302
612253-0606
The $65 per person registration fee includes lunch, refreshment breaks and handout materials.
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USING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING: A SHORT COURSE
Tax increment financing has been called "the
single most important tool"for encouraging and
directing economic development. Designed to
help participants determine its practicality for
their situation and implement it as appropriate,
this workshop looks at the specifics of what's in-
volved as well as the current controversies
regarding its use.
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION
8:30 DEFINITIONS AND BACKGROUND
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
AGREEMENTS
• Examples: model agreements
• Relationship to TIF plan
• Conditions and guaranties
• Risk assessment, liabilities
12:00 noon LUNCH
1:00 p.m. PAST/CURRENT USES OF TIF
• Overview
• Case studies provided by local government
presenters
9:00 DEVELOPING A PLAN 2:30 BREAK
• What it is 2:45 THE CONTROVERSIES
• Purpose
• What it includes Alleged abuses
• Legal issues • How much is too much?
• Spending where you generate
DEVELOPING GUIDELINES/
POLICIES
10:00 BREAK
10:15 FINANCING OPTIONS/ 4:00
REQUIREMENTS
• What they are
• How to decide 4:30
• Who to involve
• Legal issues
JOHN KIRBY, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
ANDREA LUBOV, Development Policy Analyst, League of Minnesota Cities
DAVE MACGILLIVRAY, Vice President, Springsted Public Finance Advisors
SENATOR EMBER REICHGOTT, District 46
JOHN SHARDLOW, Vice President, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc.
DATE/1-OCATION
Wednesday, February 7, 1990
Days Inn Minneapolis North
1501 Freeway Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
612/566-4140
FEE
PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND
IMPLICATIONS:
Point and Counterpoint
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(faculty panel)
ADJOURN
The $65 per person registration includes lunch, refreshment breaks and handout materials.
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THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) APPROACH
TO LAND DEVELOPMENT
A practical look at a much misused and
misunderstood development tool which can pro-
vide great flexibility in accomplishing your
community's goals!
8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
BACKGROUND
• Origins
• History
• Current interest
WHAT IT IS; HOW IT DIFFERS
FROM CONVENTIONAL ZONING
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
MODEL PUD ORDINANCE:
WHAT TO INCLUDE
• Authorization
• Allowed uses
• Standards
• Control
EMERGING TRENDS AFFECTING PUDS
IN THE 80'S AND 90'S
CASE STUDIES
SUMMARY
• Advantages
• Problems
• Pitfalls to avoid
FACULTY
JOHN SHARDLOW, Vice President, Dahlgren, Shardlow
and Uban, Inc.; planning consultant specializing in planning
development for all types of communities. He has experience
representing both private developers and communities.
DATE/LOCATION
Thursday, January 25, 1990
Earle Brown Center
U of M ST. Paul Campus
1890 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
(Enter through :fairgrounds.)
612/67-4-327'-.
FEE
The $35 per person registration fee includes refreshments and
handout materials.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR
CITIES, TOWNS AND COUNTIES
It is becoming more and more important for
those involved in making land use decisions to be
familiar not only with the nature of environmental
concerns but also with what can be done about
them at the local level. This workshop is an excel-
lent summary of what you need to know about
today's issues.
8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m
SUPERFUND AND DIRTY LAND
• How it works
• Amount of exposure
• Limiting liability
DEVELOPMENTS IN PLANNING AND REGULATION
OF AIR QUALITY, DRINKING WATER,
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES, NOISE
AND WATER TREATMENT
HAZARDOUS WASTE AND PETROLEUM
TANK REGULATIONS AND PROBLEMS
SOLID WASTE
• Planning and ordinancing of collection and disposal system
• Other current topics
TOOLS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
TO MANAGE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
• Ordinances and comp plans
• Overlay districts
• Building codes
• Public participation and more!
FACULTY
LYNNE BLY, President, Lynne Bly and Associates; former
Solid Waste Division Manager for Metropolitan Council with
fifteen years' experience in environmental and land use plan-
ning
DICK NOWLIN, Senior Attorney, Doherty, Rumble & But-
ler, formerly held positions as partner with the firm of Larkin,
Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren and Senior Staff Counsel for the
Metropolitan Council. He has specialized in environmental
and land use law since beginning his legal practice in 1971,
and has developed particular expertise in the areas of solid and
hazardous waste.
DATE/LOCATION
Thursday, March 15, 1990
Days Inn Minneapolis North
1501 Freeway Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
612/566-4140
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The $35 per person registration fee includes refreshments and
handout materials.
AC COMPUSHING YOUR AGENDA
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This workshop will present practical information that will help
you, as a member of a commission or committee, better under-
stand:
• Roles and relationships
• The decision-making process
• How to build confidence and trust within your
committee/tea n
FACULTY
ROBERT LOCKYEAR is a professional planner who has 20
years of experience helping boards and commissions become
more effective.
KAREN RAY of Karen Ray Associates provides training,
consulting and facilitation services. Her clients have included
cities, state departments and various non-profit agencies and
associations.
DATESILOCATIONS
Thursday, Oct. 26, 1989 Thursday, Nov. 16, 1989
Washington Cty Govt Center Kahler Hotel
149 61st Street North 20 Southwest Second Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082 Rochester, MN 55902
612/439-3220 507/282-2581
The $45 per person registration fee includes a break and
workshop materials. Register 5 or more people together from
your jurisdiction and pay a reduced fee of $40 per person.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE,
FROM PRINC3PLES TO PRACTICE
1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
A COMPREHENSIVE WORK
SESSION THAT WILL INCLUDE:
• A look at the Basic Principles for using Parliamentary
Procedures
• An examination of the "Why's and How's" of writing a set
of group rules
• Written exercises that deal with issues such as calculating
a forum, methods of voting, best motions
• An oral practice session which will allow participants to
PRACTICE the principles
FACULTY
DONALD SIKKINK is workshop leader. He is Special
Assistant to the President, St. Cloud State University
DATEILOCATION
Thursday, January 25, 1990
Earle Brown Center
1890 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
612/624-3275
FEE
The $30 per person registration includes refreshments, hand-
out materials containing self -teaching exercises. Register by
January 19 using the attached form.
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THE MONDAY BRIEFING / Government
Fair share/Metro cities want taxes returned
By Gregor W. Pinney
Staff Writer
®Fora decade and a half, many cities in the
metropolitan area have been working in
loose fashion to ensure that their ox isn't
gored too often.
Since 1974, they have been united by the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities,
whosemembership includes about halfof
the cities in the metropolitan area and
covers about 80 percent of the- population.
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But in recent years, as they have seen the
flow of tax money grow stronger from
metropolitan to outstate areas, metro cities
have become restless. They have been
thinking about launching an offensive to
counter what they see as overly successful
lobbying by outstate interests.
A task force appointed in August has been
meeting every two weeks under the
guidance of Kevin Frazell, city
administrator of Cottage Grove, to see,
among other things, if the association has
been spreading itself too thin.
Concentrating on metropolitan issues more
than worrying about statewide concerns is
one tactic under consideration.
"We've been in operation 15 years, and the
board felt it is time to examine if we're still
fulfilling our mission for the metropolitan
cities," said Vern Peterson, the executive
director whose service with the association
dates back to one of its predecessors in the
early 1970s.
On the money issue, he said, "It's been our
®feeling in recent years ...that there's been a
strong effort to restructure more state
revenue (to go) outside the metro area, and
we're very concerned about it."
That wasn't true, he hastened to add, with
the 1989 tax bill passed last month in the
special legislative session. What has
metropolitan nerves flayed, however, is the
1988 bill, which introduced something
called "disparity reduction aid."
Disparity reduction aid subsidizes local
governments with high tax rates — a
formula especially helpful to the Iron
Range, where tax rates are high and
property values low. One of its architects
was Sen. Doug Johnson, DFL -Cook, Senate
Tax Committee chairman, whose loyalty to
his northeastern Minnesota constituents
seldom is disputed.
The disparity formula is "very distressful,"
said Peterson. "The mill rates don't
necessarily mean you're paying high taxes."
A number of suburban cities were so upset
over the disparities reduction aid that they
challenged its constitutionality in
Minnesota Tax Court. But they were turned
down, leaving no recourse but a harder
brand of political ball than they have been
playing.
Do the metropolitan cities have a right to be
distressed? After all, the Twin Cities area
has prospered while outstate areas still are
trying to struggle back from hard times in
mining and agriculture. Shouldn't the metro
area be helping outstate?
"It's doing that through a number of other
vehicles," said Peterson, mentioning the
income tax and school aid system as two
prime examples. There's no need for further
skewing of the municipal aid system, he
continued.
"The point is, enough is enough.... You
don't make someone strong by tearing
down someone else. And I think a number
of people feel that way."
And indeed, Twin Cities taxpayers have
been shouldering a good portion of the load,
as shown in the graph located on this page.
For every dollar they contributed to the
state in 1985, they got back 58 cents in
school aid, tax credits, aid to cities and so
on. Outstate people got back $1.14 for every
dollar.
Both got more in 1986 and 1987, indicating
the state government was keeping less. But
the outstate advantage grew. And the gap in
1988, when calculations are completed, is
expected to be larger yet because of the
municipal aid change in 1988 and a school
formula change in 1987.
And this isn't the whole story, said Roger
The special -session difference
How the new law will alter property taxes in 1990
Owners of most kinds of property — homes, farms, apartments and businesses
— can expect lower taxes in 1990 as a result of the bill enacted by the Sept. 27-
29 special legislative session, and signed into law Oct. 3 by Gov. Rudy Perpich.
19901ncraese before tax relief M After tax relief
89L_ 16.5%
M —13.8%
1.5%—
Farm
homesteads
The money gap/
Twin Cities vs. outstate
In 1987, the Twin Cities area received
only 65 cents in aids and credits from
the state of Minnesota for each dollar
it paid in state taxes. Meanwhile,
outstate Minnesota received $1.44
per dollar. Here is the recent trend:
State aid per tax dollar
Twin Cities 51,44
Ouistate
j1.14
Break-
epoinven
is $11 5.
1985 1986 1987
Source: Calculations based on data from
Minnesota House Research
Star Tribune graphic
Peterson, lobbyist for the association. The
graph doesn't show the effects of the
property tax system's progressivity, which
weighs heavily on the Twin Cities area,
where just about any house costs more than
a similar structure outstate.
The self-examination committee is expected
to complete its work sometime next spring,
so that if a new offensive is to be launched,
money can be provided in the association's
1990.91 budget.
But extra lobbying might be needed in the
1990 legislative session that begins in
February, said Vern Peterson.
"If it gets heavy into this area of municipal
aids and tax efforts, we may have to do
something on a temporary basis and then
wait, long-range, for the complete report,"
he said.
Velcbatim
■ "With (state Sen.) Glen Taplor's haring,
two-thirds of the net worth of the Minnesota
Senate will leave. If Clarence Purfeerst
leaves, the other one-third will leare. I think
all the rest of us would account for somewhat
less than I percent."— Senate Majority
Leader Roger Moe, DFLErskine, on the
retirement and possible retirement of two of
the Senate's wealthiest members.
■ "Unfortunately, the County Board is a
seyen-keaded monster with about 14
personalities."— Hennepin County
Commissioner Mark Andrew, while trying
to schedule budget hearings around the
plans of his colleagues.
■ "He had w business getting that job, in
my view. He has no background, no
competency, no history in this field. What we
needed was a pro. What we got was an
amateurfrom the Range."— Stale Rep.
Tom Osthoff, DFL -St. Paul, on Thomas
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OLS DN, GUNN AND SERAN, Ltd.
315 Peavey Building
LAW OFFICES 730 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2473
612 339-8846
October 23, 1989
Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst
Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Roy E. O'Donnell and Robert Miller v. City of
Plymouth
Dear Ms. Rauenhorst:
Enclosed and hereby served upon you personally please find a
Notice of Appeal of Assessment.
BJG:cll
Enclosure
xc: Roy E. O'Donnell
Very truly yours,
OLSON, GUNN AND SERAN, LTD.
By
Bradley J. Gunn
Wayne H Olson Alonzo B. Seran Harold H. Sheff Bradley J. Gunn
Richard J Gunn David R. !:nodell Michelle J. Ulrich
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Roy E. O'Donnell and
Robert Miller,
Appellants,
VS.
City of Plymouth, a
Minnesota municipal
corporation,
Respondent.
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DISTRICT COURT
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: Other Civil
NOTICE OF APPEAL
OF ASSESSMENT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN LANDS
IN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
GROVES OFFICE PARK AREA - PHASE II
(PROJECT NO. 648)
TO: JACK PROVO, HENNEPIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR,
AND LAURIE RAUENHORST, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the appellants, Roy E. O'Donnell and
Robert Miller, hereby appeal to the above-named District Court
from the Special Assessment adopted by the City Council of the
City of Plymouth on October 2, 1989, with respect to the
improvement of the Groves Office Park Area - Phase II by the
installation of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer,
bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter and all necessary
appurtenances. This appeal is from the following assessment of
the City on the following land owned by appellants:
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Address
10717 Tenth Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
10717 Tenth Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Property I.D. No.
36-118-22-23-0019
36-118-22-23-0021
Special
Assessment
Charge
$51,083.90
$50,056.41
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The nature of appellants' claim is, and the grounds for this
appeal are, that the subject property will not receive a special
benefit from the improvement being constructed; that the amount
of the assessment is grossly disproportionate to any resulting
increase in the market value of the land; that there was a prior
assessment for the subject watermain; that the proportionate
distribution of the improvement's costs among property owners is
unequal, illegal, and unfair; that the assessment procedure was
illegal, improper, unfair, and irregular; and that the assessment
is unfair, unreasonable, unconstitutional, arbitrary and
capricious.
WHEREFORE, appellants pray the Court for an order directing
the City of Plymouth to reassess appellants' property
consistently with appellants' claims in this action; to award
appellants their costs, disbursements, expenses, and attorneys'
fees; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems
just and proper.
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Dated: October `-, , 1989.
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OLSON, GUNN AND SERAN, LTD.
BrAdley J GVIjii #132238
315 Peavey Bi.Alding
730 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2473
Telephone: (612)339-8846
Attorneys for Appellants
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: October 24. 1989
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlauist - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FROM REPORT OF THE GOVERNOR'S SELECT
COMMITTEE ON THE IMPACT OF DRUGS ON CRIME. EDUCATION
AND SOCIAL WELFARE
I have received a copy of the Special Task Force Report on the impact of drugs on
crime, education and social welfare. I have enclosed the last three pages from this
55 -page report which contains the Executive Summary.
The report essentially emphasizes a community wide approach to addressing the drug
problem. Prevention, education, enforcement and treatment are part of an overall
strategy that recommends the various social institutions in our society join hands
to resolve the drug problem.
An interesting note on the enforcement aspect of the recommendations was the
establishment of a seven county area narcotics squad. We had a similar enforcement
entity approximately twenty years ago called MANS, which stood for Metropolitan Area
Narcotics Squad. Which just goes to show the more things change, the more they
remain the same.
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Enclosures
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Summary
Minnesota's drug problem is serious. Drug use trans-
cends economic, geographic and racial boundaries in our
state, and it causes ruin, heartbreak and tragedy among
all of us. The cost both in financial and in human terms
is staggering. Yet our problem is not as bad as in many
states. More importantly, we still have the time and the
ability to respond to the problem in an effective manner
without panicking and without taking extreme steps that
contradict our societal notions of due process and
fairness. However, we must begin at once, and we must
attack the problem on all f ronts. This summary contains
policy statements and recommendations which together
constitute a collection of coordinated multifaceted drug
prevention, enforcement, and treatment strategies. By
joining forces and following these recommendations,
Minnesotans will be taking major strides toward solving
our state's drug problem.
Recommendations for Minnesotdm
gang Preverst-son Efforts
The goals of any drug prevention campaign should be:
(1) to reduce the number of people who try drugs; (2)
to delay the onset of drug experimentation for those who
do try drugs until they are as mature as possible; (3)
to create an environment that will encourage drug-free
living; and (4) to sensitize people to the signals and
dangers of drug abuse so that treatment intervention
occurs as early as possible for those in need.
The State of Minnesota must pursue a strategy of
achieving those goals by establishing integrated,
community -wide prevention programs so that every
citizen of this state gets a clear and consistent message
f rom every source that drug usage is unacceptable. This
message is to be delivered by and through parents,
siblings, peers, schools, employers, churches and
synagogues, print and electronic media, and society at
large.
Prevention is clearly the wisest long-term solution to
the drug problem we have. We need to expand its use
significantly.
Education
Education must be a critical part of Minnesota's
prevention effort. Early education and parent education
are specific programs that must be expanded all over
the state. The following recommendations for Minneso-
ta's educational system should be adopted by our
legislature and local school boards as soon as possible.
1 Comprehensive drug prevention programs should start
in kindergarten and continue through all grades.
2 School curriculum in general and prevention programs
in particular need to reflect differing learning styles and
diverse student needs.
3 The state Department of Education should (1) establish
criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of school-based
prevention programs, (2) implement a system of
conducting such evaluations in each of the state's school
districts, and (3) disseminate information about those
programs that are successful.
4 Minnesota should encourage school and class sizes that
foster student participation in school activities.
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5 The legislature should expand the existing Early
Childhood Family Education program to cover families
with children in kindergarten through third grade.
6 Schools should actively reach out and involve parents
in the education process.
7 Schools should expand drug prevention education for
parents.
8 Every school should establish peer helper and peer tutor
programs.
9 School districts should establish a counseling and
referral system for all students, early childhood through
twelf th grade.
10 Each school district should review and amend its alcohol
and other drug policy to discourage use, disseminate
information, and identify those in need of treatment.
it Students, parents, and teachers should organize specific
anti -chemical activities such as Students Against Drunk
Driving chapters, pledges against drug and alcohol use,
and chemically free proms, dances and graduation
parties.
12 Communities should develop volunteer service activi-
ties for junior and senior high school students.
13 The legislature should fund research to determine
whether biochemical imbalances can be identified that
make students susceptible to substance abuse.
14 The legislature should amend the government data
practices act to conform with the school notification
requirement.
15 The legislature should increase funding for Head Start,
other preschool education programs and family support
programs.
Co.nmouratV
Community -wide efforts are more effective than federal
or state governmental pronouncements. Well-planned
and comprehensive community-based activities are
critical to more effective drug law enforcement and more
effective drug prevention education. The state and cities
should provide greater assistance, encouragement and
cooperation to community-based prevention programs
in accordance with the following recommendations.
1 The legislature should provide additional funding for
the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center.
2 Neighborhood and community groups should devise and
carry out comprehensive and multidisciplinary drug
prevention efforts.
3 Landlords should evict tenants who deal drugs and
notify each other of tenants who engage in drug dealing.
4 More churches should actively deal with. the drug
problems in their communities.
5 Cities and housing authorities must do a better job of
keeping property in good repair.
6 Hospital emergency rooms should refer patients to
community health services for preventive medical care
and to county social service departments for chemical
dependency treatment.
MtoArpioa•
The workplace has a significant effect on how we live.
It helps shape our values and our life style. It can add
both stress and satisfaction to our lives. It is often
overlooked or undervalued in its ability to help deliver
the message that illegal drug usage is unacceptable.
All employers, public and private, should develop and
implement chemical abuse prevention and intervention
programs.
The State should adopt a drug-free workplace act that
requires all private contractors that do business with
the State to maintain drug-free workplaces.
3 The State of Minnesota, as the largest employer in the
state, should set a strong example of drug prevention
programs in the workplace by promulgating a drug
policy for its employees, including drug testing when
appropriate in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 181.951,
and by conducting drug education/ prevention programs
for all employees.
Modlo
The tremendous power of electronic and print media
should be used much more effectively than is presently
the case to prevent drug usage.
The Director of the Office of Drug Policy should conduct
a long-term coordinated media prevention campaign.
All local and statewide media should dedicate a portion
of their air time or print space to drug prevention
announcements.
Recommendations for Minnesota's
Criminal Justice 5Ystem
The energetic enforcement of laws prohibiting the
manufacture, distribution, and possession of drugs
through prosecution and punishment is a necessary
component of a strong and effective anti-drug program.
Through the efforts of the criminal justice system, we
should establish a reputation that if you sell drugs in
Minnesota, you will do time. We have the capability, the
resources and the resolve to earn that reputation.
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I The seven county metropolitan area should establish a
metropolitan -wide drug enforcement force, and the
attorney general and the seven county attorneys should
designate prosecutors to work with that force.
2 All non -metropolitan areas of the state should be
organized into regional multi -county task forces.
3 Minnesota should establish a computerized central drug
information center that contains information on all
known or suspected dealers and on all ongoing inves-
tigations. The center should be accessible to all law
enforcement agencies in the state.
4 Metropolitan police departments and sheriffs offices
and the BCA should hire more undercover police/agents
of color.
5 Law enforcement agencies should continue to pursue
enforcement strategies against all levels of drug dealers
and users.
6 Police departments in cooperation with social service
agencies and community groups should engage in more
problem -oriented policing.
7 Local industry groups such as motel/hotel owners, car
dealerships, and car rental agencies should cooperate
with local law enforcement agencies to fight dealers that
use their services.
8 The legislature should enact a comprehensive reporting
act for the manufacture and distribution of all precursor
chemicals with criminal penalties for nondisclosure.
Prosocas
1 Drug cases should be brought to trial as rapidly as
possible.
2 Prosecutors should aggressively pursue civil forfei-
tures, seek recovery under the Drug Tax Stamp law, and
also vigorously argue that fines be levied in addition
to other sentencing for all drug offenders.
3 The Minnesota Supreme Court should study the adoption
of a rule permitting joint prosecution in certain drug
cases.
4 Whenever a large bail amount is paid in cahs, there
should be a hearing to validate that the source of the
cash is not illicit drug sales.
5 Prosecutors should make full use of both the new statutes
prohibiting the use of children in drug trafficking and
the new aggravating factor for upward departure in
sentencing when a narcotics crime is committed in a
park or school zone.
JUdiaiary
1 Judges should use alternative sentencing and commu-
nity service whenever appropriate.
2 District court judges should establish a uniform practice
of putting all drug cases on an expedited schedule.
3 The Minnesota Supreme Court should sponsor compre-
hensive educational programs for judges on the extent
of the drug problem, the physiological effects of drugs,
and drug assessment, referral, and treatment.
4 Drug testing should be a condition of probation and
pretrial release for all offenders with drug-related
histories.
The Department of Corrections should develop and
distribute model orders for probation and parole that
specify the right of a probation officer to visit the
offender without notice at any time.
6 Chemical dependency assessments should be conducted
on all convicted drug offenders.
7 Judges should sentence all convicted drug dealers to
some period of incarceration.
8 Judges should more frequently levy fines against both
drug sellers and drug users.
1 The legislature through the Community Corrections Act
and county governments should expand the use of
intensive supervised probation programs.
2 The Department of Corrections should expand its
institution -based chemical dependency treatment
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programs to meet the need.
3 Counties should experiment with increased use of
treatment programs for chemically dependent persons
who are sentenced to jail time.
4 The legislature should make it a separate crime to
introduce controlled substances into the state.
5 Counties should request the National Institute of Justice
to fund a program of voluntary drug testing and
anonymous interviews of a sample of arrestees.
6 Driver's licenses should be revoked for all persons
convicted of drug offenses in a manner similar to that
currently being done with DWI offenders.
7 Professional licensing boards and government agencies
should be notified whenever a licensee is convicted of
a drug offense, and such boards and agencies should
adopt policies of suspension, revocation and denial of
renewal of licenses under such circumstances.
Recommendations for Treatment
Programs in Minnesota
The goals of any drug treatment program are: (1) to
intervene in the progression of the chemical dependency;
(2) to educate and assist the patient in changing self-
destructive behaviors; and (3) to develop within the
patient the commitment to carry out a plan of abstaining
from drug use.
The State of Minnesota must ensure that cost-effective,
comprehensive, and appropriate treatment programs
are available to all citizens regardless of their ability
to pay for the treatment. Such treatment must also be
available immediately when a chemically dependent
individual indicates that he or she is willing to enter
treatment. Treatment providers must continue to
improve their effectiveness through developing cul-
tural/gender specific and individualized treatment
programs. Researchers in the field of chemical abuse
treatment must actively disseminate their findings to
providers so that the gap between what researchers find
to be effective treatment and what providers are doing
in the field is narrowed.
1 The legislature should provide additional funding so that
there can be nearly immediate assessment and place -
U1 ment when a chemically dependent person agrees to seek
help through treatment.
2 The Minnesota Department of Human Services should
offer training in chemical dependency diagnostic and
intervention services through its various human
services programs.
3 There should be more resources for individualized
treatment and more accurate assessment.
4 The legislature in conjunction with the Departments of
Health and Commerce should investigate the adequacy
of insurance coverage for chemical dependency treat-
ment presently provided in Minnesota.
5 There should be a coordianted approach to conducting
and disseminating addiction treatment research in
Minnesota.
6 The chemical dependency treatment industry should
expand and increase the availability of aftercare
programs, particularly outpatient aftercare support
systems; and the legislature should consider a licensing
requirement for of tercare programs.
7 The Department of Human Services in conjunction with
the treatment community should develop standards to
provide increased accountability for treatment
programs.
8 The Department of Education should explore the
feasibility of a chemical dependency treatment insur-
ance program for all Minnesota school children,
kindergarten through twelf th grade.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 P�
Telephone (612) 296-6300 MINNESOTA 1990
October 19, 1989
Mr. John Sandberg
JRS Enterprises Inc.,.
5475 North County Road 18
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55442
RE: noise mitigation plan for outdoor engine testing
Dear Mr. Sandberg:
As discussed in our September 28th meeting with the
City of Plymouth, it will be necessary to build a noise
wall or enclosure to continue testing engines outdoors.
Your phone call last week informed me you have been in
contact with a consultant. As you requested, I am
enclosing a list of additional references.
In order to achieve a compliance date of June 1, 1990,
the schedule of events should begin with a written plan
submitted by you (via a consultant) to be received in this
office by December 1, 1989. By December 31 the plan will
be reveiwed, commented on, and revised if necessary. At
that point you can work out the application details with
the City. I would expect construction could begin as soon
as weather conditions permit in the spring. This office
will also do follow up monitoring upon completion of the
project as requested by you and the City.
If you have any questions or I can be of any help to
you or your consultant along the way, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Niedzielski
(612) 296-7898
Noise Specialist/ Program Development
.Division of Air Quality
cc: Frank Boyles, City of Plymouth
Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd - Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester
Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on Recycled Paper
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
October 17, 1989
SUBJECT: 1989 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Dear Plymouth Resident:
This letter is being sent to all Plymouth residents that have been affected by
the 1989 Street Reconstruction Project.
As of this date the general contractor has substantially completed work for
this project. However, certain items have yet to be accepted by the City as
completed according to the project specifications.
All sod restoration work will be reinspected again in the spring of 1990. Any
sod which is not growing will be replaced at that time.
Areas in the streets which pond water for more than 24 hours are considered
unacceptable. The contractor has begun to repair these areas but due to the
fast approaching cold weather, some areas will probably not be repaired until
the spring of 1990.
Any concerns about the 1989 Street Reconstruction Project should be brought to
the City's attention at this time. Please contact myself or Dan Campbell
between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday at 559-2800.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
DLF/sm
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
3
Mr. Ken Briggs
Harstad Company
1900 Silver Lake Ed.
New Brighton, ifN 551102
Lear Mr. Briggs:
13925 61st Ave. N.
Plymouth, '.IN 55141.;6
( 61 2 ) 559-82.22
October 13, 1989
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for attending
the informational) meeting for the Lake Camelot Estates Homeowners
on October 4, 1989. Although there is still a lot of work to be
done, I feel the homeowners have a better understanding of why and
how things are done. hopefully, most of their questions were
answered.
Now, it is time to take action. Since you made it clear you are
responsible for what happens in Lake Camelot Estates, I feel it
only fair to tell you that we are concerned that during the past
two weeks of beautiful weather no action was taken to correct any
of the items on the punch list you were given prior to the October
4th meeting. At that meeting you stated that as much as possible
would be done before the cold weather set in with the understanding
that certain items had to wait until late winter or spring. You
also mentioned that someone in your office was put in charge of the
Lake Camelot Estates project. I have not as yet been notified as
to whom that person is. In addition, City Council Representative,
Maria Vasiliou, requested a deadline of November 30 for a plan of
action to completed so that we may notify the homeowners of what
is happening.
Enclosed is a copy of some of the notes taken at the Oct -4 meeting
as well as a few additional items that require ydur attention.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Marlene J. Waage
Encs.
cc: Mr. Keith
Harstad
Ms. Maria
Vasiliou
,'r. Lan Camobel l
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T r e r
Lake Camelot Estates Informational Meeting
October 4, 1989
NOTES
There were a-:-proxi:rately 40 families represented. Ker,-rit:gs,
Maria Vasiliou, and Fhyllis Hanson spoke.
Most of the questions raised were with regard to the establish-
ment of the Homeowner's Association, the :Entrance Monument, and
maintenance of the common areas, including; ponds, playground_;,
trails, and roads.
Mr. Briggs made it clear that he is responsible for seeing that
all these items are completed to specifications and horreowner's
desires before completion of Lake Camelot Estates. It was also
noted that the Mechanics liens were removed from the properties.
In addition, a4) explanation was given as to why and how this
had happened.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Plan of Action - to be completed by Nov. 30, 1989
2. Replacement of s;l dead or missing landscaping
3. Maintainence of all playground areas; ie. tightening of bolts,
etc.
4. Repair or replacement of damaged trails
5. Repair of eroding, pond areas
b. Cleanup of all pond drainage areas.
7. Repair or replacement of damaged roadways, curbs and gutter:.
8. Establishment of Entrance Monument
9. Establishment of 4omPowner's Association - When will. this
happen? What do we need to do? How do we go about it?
It was mentioned that information regarding, the HOA would
be sent to all homeowners by N.r. Keith Harstad
10. Additional walkth rough inspection of Lake Camelot Estates
by Mr. Ken Brivgs and LCE representatives
Animal
Humane
Society',
Be A Voice For Those Who Cannot Speak
845 Meadow Lane N.
Minneapolis, MN 55422
Telephone 612-522-4325
October 23, 1989
Honorable Mayor Schneider
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
i3a
Thank you for your letter of September 26,1989 concerning the Animal
Humane Society's recent request for financial support.
We are, of course, disappointed that the City of Plymouth cannot fund
the Animal Humane Society this year, but we would like to thank you
and the members of the City Council for your review and consideration
of the request.
The Animal Humane Society is pleased to continue to work together with
the citizens of Plymouth and Plymouth animal control officials
concerning your lost, injured, unwanted, and impossible -to -keep pets.
As an organization whose primary income comes from animal adoption
fees and private contributions, we will continue to be diligent in our
fundraising efforts to assure that these important services remain
available for the people and animals in Plymouth and throughout
Hennepin County.
Sincerely,
Alan T. Stensrud
Executive Director.
ATS/11
A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS
District
0
em[olyOSSEO AREA SCHOOLS
October 20, 1989
Mr. Jim Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
DR. MARL RAMSEY
Superintendent of Schools
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REcE+vFr .
OCT 24 1989
01-Y of PL my TH
ne: (612)425-1131
On behalf of the school district, and especially the teachers and
counselors involved in our drug education programs in our
secondary schools, thank you for your gift of $500.00 to support
drug awareness services.
I am certain managing a city where residents are part of varying
school districts provides an awkward situation in the management
of drug awareness dollars. We appreciate receiving money from
U, but moreover your recognition of the students in our school
istrict who reside in Plymouth.
in rely,
Mar]. Ramsey, P D.
Superintendent of Schools
MR/hn
c: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 279
Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Avenue North
P.O. Box 327, Maple Grove, MN 55369
October 27, 1989
Ms. Bev Kottas
Heritage Highlands HOA
3380 Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Bev:
Thank you for letting me know that Bob Renner was speaking to your group. I
was pleased that we could videotape his presentation for channel 37.
Mr. Renner's presentation, "Minnesota's Property Tax System," will be replayed
on channel 37 at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 and at 4:30 p.m. on
Thursday, November 9. The program is 57 minutes long.
Members of your homeowners association may also be interested to know that
Plymouth election results will be shown on channel 37 on election night,
November 7. The polls will be open until 8 p.m. so I expect that we will
start posting the first results at about 9 p.m.
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
October 24, 1989
Thomas and Mary Jo Stenoien
10510 49th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD CONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT NO. 705
Dear Thomas and Mary Jo:
=.. is %
I am responding to your October 22, 1989 letter concerning what you
stated was infringement of your property rights with the City
construction of Schmidt Lake Road. Previous to beginning the
construction of Schmidt Lake Road, I consulted with the City Attorney on
the existing easements which the City has on your private property along
the south side of Schmidt Lake Road. It was his advice and opinion that
we were within our rights, which the City has been granted by the
easement when the property was platted, for the construction currently
under way.
I would like to give you a brief history of the Wild Wings Addition in
which your property is located. With the approval of the plat and the
lot which you now own, the developer was required to dedicate and grant
to the City of Plymouth the necessary right-of-way for Schmidt Lake
Road. Also, there is a low area southerly of Schmidt Lake Road which
was required to store and pond water for a large rainfall event. A
portion of this area is also a part of the DNR wetland. Approximately
the northerly 109 feet of your property is that under the jurisdiction
of DNR. The City of Plymouth has an easement for "drainage for ponding"
over approximately the northern 118 feet of your property. This is the
area which it was determined would be required for possible storage of
water.
With the construction of Schmidt Lake Road, a technique known as
"surcharging" is being used to compress the existing soil material
underneath the roadway. This is done with sand and earth over the
location of the new roadway to an elevation of approximately ten feet
above what will be the finished elevation of the roadway. The soils
engineer for the project estimates that the ground under the road will
settle two to four feet. After the settlement or compression has taken
place, the excess material will be removed and the gravel and. asphalt
placed for the finished roadway.
';400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TEi EPHONE r612? 559-2600
Thomas and Mary Jo Stenoien
October 24, 1989
Page Two
In order that the area on which the City of Plymouth has a drainage
easement for ponding will continue to serve its purpose, this area also
must temporarily be surcharged. The maximum limits of this surcharging
is 40 feet outside of the permanent right-of-way for Schmidt Lake Road.
Since there is property between your lot and the Schmidt Lake Road
right-of-way, the temporary filling into the 118 foot wide easement is
only in the northerly 25 feet. Without temporarily surcharging this
area, the material placed within the road right-of-way would raise the
easement area and it would not be available to store drainage from the
area.
The soils engineer estimates that it will require until late summer of
1990 for the compression of the existing soils to be completed. After
this time, the material placed within the easement area will be removed
to the original ground elevation. As part of removing the material, the
vegetation which existed within this area previous to the surcharging
will also be restored.
To provide for drainage of the easement area, permanent culverts will be
installed under the new roadway approximately north of 10520 49th
Avenue. During the period of time which the surcharging is taking
place, temporary culverts have been installed to provide for the
drainage to flow under the surcharged area.
As I previously stated, the City is working within an area on which we
have an easement on your property and doing work in order that the
purpose of the easement will remain unaltered after the permanent work
is completed within the road right-of-way. If you have any additional
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and we can arrange for a
meeting either at your house or my office.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
FGM:sm
cc: Ronald D. Harnack, Department of Natural Resources
James Thomson, City Attorney
James G. Willis, City Manager
October fen
22, i989 ^'
nn. Frzt Mon -e
City of Ply.^uuth
"qo0 Wymo'/th SlvU.
Plywowth, Mn 55441
Dear Mr. Moore:
it appears tnat there has bee: an infringement of our
proPe'q rignts as a resuit of the construction of Schmidt
_a.`e Kcao. /his ronstruct5on, unoer UNR permit 489-6137,
rsq,ir'S tnat t,'e Pity ohrat" our permssion be+ors our
p/opvr`y nay W use". itm. 4!. 01 "xis permit s�atcs
''in Mi cases where LMS doing ny the permittee of a``ytair.g
sut5arlzej 0" rhis peru11 s|`a/; involve tne making, uszng,
or damaging cf any property rzgnts or interests of anyother
pe.-scn or porsol.s..., the permittse, belore proreegnug
?nerewltn, shni/ obtain tnE written consent of aA! persons,
aue,.cipi, .r nut|.n,aties Lonc^'ned, no s!'a]i acqcs.`e all
property, ri6htn, and i/.terastn :e.'essary r�.ere�orc.^
We have not given the city pf Plymouth, its agents 01-
contractors,
rcontractors, approval :o use our property for any purposes.
We aro porting tne City or Plymouth on notice that this
trespass an= dawaye to cu/ property, wozch commenced in the
last week of bepteuner, is an actzon that we tnoroughly
oppose'
p:ease respo`.d in wr`tz'/U auoct this City-sponsereo trespass
&"d infringement within sever days.
/'.od Nary �o nvy`.a^e^
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
October 26, 1989
Mr. Larry Geyerman
10400 - 49th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Geyerman:
Thank you for your letter of October 23 in which you express concern with
respect to the construction of Schmidt Lake Road, and the City's use of the
easement on your property.
I have asked Fred Moore to respond to your letter and you will be hearing
from him shortly.
The City has no document allowing us to "trespass" on your property other
than that which was granted to the City with the platting of the Wild Wings
Addition. The easement on the plat for drainage, in our view, provides us
the right to use the property for the purposes of constructing the roadway
using the surcharging method.
Yours truly,
mes G. Willis
C ty Manager
JW:kec
cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Mayor & City Council
James Thomson, City Attorney
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
LARRY GEYERMAN
10400 49TH AVENUE NORTH
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442
(612) 557-0966 or 541-1386
October 23, 1989
James Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis,
I- , k' ,
The City of Plymouth is building a road behind my property, and
in doing so, has filled in on my property. In checking my title,
I find no easement that allows for building a road or using my
land to build a road. I have talked with Fred Moore, the City
Engineer, and he told me that the city has a drainage easement.
The drainage has never been worse and water is now standing in
the drainage easement area.
I would appreciate that the city provide me with documents giving
it the right to trespass on my property for the purpose of
building and constructing a roadway. If this cannot be done,
please remove the debris, replant my trees, and restore it to its
former state immediately. Contact me within seven days to settle
this matter.
Sincerely,
Larry Geyerman
October 25, 1989 CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Larry Geyerman -
10400 49th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD CONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT NO. 705
Dear Larry:
I am responding to your October 23, 1989 letter to James Willis, City
Manager concerning the City construction of Schmidt Lake Road. Previous
to beginning the construction of Schmidt Lake Road, I consulted with the
City Attorney on the existing easements which the City has on your
private property along the south side of Schmidt Lake Road. It was his
advice and opinion that we were within our rights, which the City has
been granted by the easement when the property was platted, for the
construction currently under way.
I would like to give you a brief history of the Wild Wings Addition in
which your property is located. With the approval of the plat and the
lot which you now own, the developer was required to dedicate and grant
to the City of Plymouth the necessary right-of-way for Schmidt Lake
Road. Also, there is a low area southerly of Schmidt Lake Road which
was required to store and pond water for a large rainfall event. The
City of Plymouth has an easement for "drainage for ponding" over the
northern 65 feet of your property. This easement is shown on the plat
of Wild Wings Adddition. This is the area which it was determined would
be required for possible storage of water.
With the construction of Schmidt Lake Road, a technique known as
"surcharging" is being used to compress the existing soil material
underneath the roadway. This is done with sand and earth over the
location of the new roadway to an elevation of approximately ten feet
above what will be the finished elevation of the roadway. The soils
engineer for the project estimates that the ground under the road will
settle two to four feet. After the settlement or compression has taken
place, the excess material will be removed and the gravel and asphalt
placed for the finished roadway.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD.. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (6121559-2800
T `il�-_
Larry Geyerman
October 25, 1989
Page Two
In order that the area on which the City of Plymouth has a drainage
easement for ponding will continue to serve its purpose, this area also
must temporarily be surcharged. The maximum limits of this surcharging
is 40 feet outside of -the permanent right-of-way for Schmidt Lake Road.
The temporary filling into the 65 foot wide easement is 25 feet at your
west property line and is within the right-of-way at your east property
line. Without temporarily surcharging this area, the material placed
within the road right-of-way would raise the easement area and it would
not be available to store drainage from the area.
The soils engineer estimates that it will require until late summer of
1990 for the compression of the existing soils to be completed. After
this time, the material placed within the easement area will be removed
to the original ground elevation. As part of removing the material, the
vegetation which existed within this area previous to the surcharging
will also be restored.
To provide for drainage of the easement area, permanent culverts will be
installed under the new roadway approximately north of 10520 49th
Avenue. During the period of time which the surcharging is taking
place, temporary culverts have been installed to provide for the
drainage to flow under the surcharged area.
As I previously stated, the City is working within an area on which we
have an easement on your property and doing work in order that the
purpose of the easement will remain unaltered after the permanent work
is completed within the road right-of-way. If you have any additional
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and we can arrange for a
meeting either at your house or my office.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
FGM:sm
cc: James Thomson, City Attorney
James G. Willis, City Manager
Linda K. Stone
11330 -52nd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Lyle Robinson, Chief
City of Plymouth Fire Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Chief Robinson,
I would like to thank you, and commend you, for your open house held
10-15-89. It was obvious alot of thought and time went into the
planning and preparations.
My three year old son, Nathan, was eager to go through all of the practice
drills. What a great way to teach kids, (and adults), important fire
safety measures.
Again, I thank you. Hopefully, the City of Plymouth will allow you to
continue these types of public services.
Sincerely,
b`z�"�
Linda K. Stone
ALERTFmE &SAFETY COMPANY
October 19, 1989
Mr. Lyle Robinson
FIRE CHIEF
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Robinson,
Just wanted to tell you that our family enjoyed coming to the
open house at your new fire station. What a beautiful and
well thought out facility for our city. Your department did
a great job of showing us the equipment and the exhibits.
Our kids loved sitting in the fire trucks and are still wearing
their fire hats around the house.
Sincerely,/\ .
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Steven Djerf
3350 XENIUM LANE NORTH • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441 • 612/553-1736
111710 - 3-04 04us.
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