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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
CITY CODICIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 16, 1989
RECYCLING CASH DRAWING
November 15/16: $ 200 Winner
Charles & Susan Cohn
10710 34th Avenue North
NOTE: There will be NO recycling pickup on
Thanksgiving Day. Residents scheduled
for Thursday pickup should hold their
recyclables for the following Thursday.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
I. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Forum in
City Council conference room.
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, November 20, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting in City Council chambers.
3. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Thursday, November 23, and Friday,
November 24. Thanksgiving Holiday.
4. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for November and December are
attached. The December 4 Budget Study Session has been added to the
December meeting calendar. (M-4)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ....
I. COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES - Councilmember Vasiliou requested a recap
of the expenses incurred to date with regard to the community center
project. Those expenses total $337,197. They are comprised of the
following:
Printing and Publishing $ 221
Postage $ 23
Food $ 459
Contractual Services (architectural/
engineering fees) $3339343
Soil Borings $ 3,151
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 16, 1989
Page 2
There will be some additional professional services expenses which
have not yet been billed by the architects. When those bills are
received, I will share them with the Council, as well as resummarize
the expenses for the project to date.
2. DOG BITE INCIDENT - The Council is aware of a dog biting incident
which occurred on November 2. I held a hearing on Tuesday regarding
this matter. Present at the hearing, in addition to City staff
personnel, were the mother of the youngster bitten, Pamella Bruzek,
Roger Newman and his son, Jeremy, owners of the dog in question, and
Pete Watson, Attorney for Mr. Newman. The hearing was held at the
request of Mr. Newman, as provided by City ordinance. During the
hearing all parties had, and took the opportunity to fully discuss
the incident and various remedies. Following the hearing, I further
deliberated upon the matter and have now determined that the dog
should be destroyed. This information has been communicated to the
parties. Mr. Watson asked that we defer ordering the actual
destruction of the dog until he can further consult with Mr. Newman
to determine whether or not they will seek to obtain an injunction
to block the dog's destruction. I have given Mr. Watson until 4
p.m. Monday, November 20 to obtain the injunction if that is a
course of action they seek to follow. If an injunction is not
sought and served, we will have the dog humanely euthanized.
3. 1990 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS -- Attached is a listing of 1989 City
council appointments to various boards, commissions and agencies. I
have checked those appointments which will require Council attention
during the month of January. I have also indicated board and
comissioners positions which will expire on January 31, 1990. All
Board and commission members have been asked to confirm that they
wish to be reappointed. Responses are expected by December 22,
1989.
Also attached is a copy of the orientatation packet for applicants
to Plymouth advisory commissions. We are preparing attendance
charts for calendar year 1989 and they will be provided in early
January.
The Council should provide direction on the following:
1. The recruitment and selection process.
2. The interview schedule.
3. Whether the orientation packet for applicants needs
revision. (I-3)
4 MINUTES:
a. Planning Commission, October 25, 1989 (I -4a)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 16, 1989
Page 3
5. RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS -- Copies of Resident Feedback forms turned
in at the November 13 Town meeting are attached. The Council will
be given copies of City staff responses as they are completed.
(I-5)
6. N.W. HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL --The NWHHSC has provided
copies of their 1989 Long Range Plan summary report for the
Council's information. (I-6)
7. GREATER MINNESOTA CITIES -- Attached is a letter from George
Wallace, President of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, to
Walter Fehst, President, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities,
requesting a meeting with AMM representatives for discussions on
policy differences relative to the property tax issue. Also
attached is the November edition of Minnesota Association of Small
Cities "Small Talk" newsletter. (I-7)
8. NORTHWEST TRAILS SNOWMOBILE CLUB -- On November 9, Dick Carlquist
met with members of the Northwest Trails Snowmobile Club to plan for
combined snowmobile enforcement efforts with the Club for the
upcoming snow season. A memorandum from Dick on the November 9
meeting is attached. (I-8)
9. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Tad Jude, from City
Manager, advising of residents concern with the intersection
of County Road 10 and 47, and requesting the County construct a
temporary right hand turn lane on C.R. 47 for traffic turning
eastbound on C.R. 10. (I -9a)
b. Letters responding to Brett Reinhard, 2930 Holly Lane, and Tim
LaTour, 3525 Highway 101, from Mayor Schneider, regarding
recycling concerns. (I -9b)
c. Letter from Dan Robbins, 17305 12th Avenue North, to Plymouth
City Council, concerning proposed amendments to the Land Use
Guide Plan. (I -9c)
d. Letter from City Manager responding to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff
Hodroff, 2630 Garland Lane, regarding property taxes. The
Hodroff's November 14 letter is also attached. (I -9d)
e. Letter from James Peterson, 18430 5th Avenue North, to City
Council commenting on 1990 City budgets. (I -9e)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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1989
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
A. COUNCIL COORDINATING REPRESENTATIVES
1. Independent School District No. 279
Virgil Schneider Annual
2. Independent School District No. 281
Bob Zitur N",%Annual
3. Independent School Districts 270 and 284 i
Maria Vasiliou V Annual
4. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Gerry Sisk '*"*� Annual
5. Planning Commission
Annual
Maria Vasiliou
6. Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments
Lloyd Ricker Annual
B. AGENCIES AND BOARDS
1.
Special Assessment Committee
Continuinq
Jerry Sisk James G. Willis
Lloyd Ricker Fred Moore
2.
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
11/90
Anita Vogel Joy Tierney
3.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
X12/31/89
Mile Dale - Executive Committee
X12/31/89
Linda Dieleman - Advisory Committee
Deborah Hibler - Advisory Committee
12/31/90
4.
Sewer Service Area #1 Advisory Board
Continuinq
Fred Moore
5.
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communication Commission
"-42/l/90
Virgil Schneider Council official
James G. Willis (Citizen)
6.
Northwest Suburbs -Community Access Corporation
Helen LaFave Jim Willis
V 1/90
7. Minneapolis Police Recruitment System
Dick Carlquist (Director) No Term
Dennis Paulson (Alternate)
City Council Appointments 1/89
Page Two
8.
Suburban Rate Authority
412/31/89
Fred Moore
Virgil Schneider - Alternate
9.
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
1/31/90
Fred Moore
John Sweeney - Alternate
10.
Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
1/31/90
Fred Moore
Vern Peterson - Alternate
11.
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
1/31/90
Fred Moore
John Sweeney - Alternate
12.
School District 284 Community Education Advisory Council
Lynes Getten
7/1/91
Mary Patterson
7/1/90
13.
School District 281 Joint Powers Agreement
No Term
Eric Blank
14.
School District 284 Joint Powers Agreement
No Term
Maria Vasiliou
Eric Blank
15.
Lake Region Mutual Aid Association
No Term
Lyle Robinson
16.
North Suburban Mutual Aid Association
No Term
Lyle Robinson
17.
Fire Training Center Joint Powers Agreement
No Term
Lyle Robinson
18.
League of Minnesota Cities Study Committees
12/31/89
Public Safety and Personnel - Frank Boyles
Land Use, Energy, Environment and Transportation - Blair
Tremere
Revenue Sources - James G. Willis
19.
Municipal Legislative Commission
Lloyd Ricker
V
Jim Willis
20.
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Study Committees
12/31/89
General Legislation - Frank Boyles
Transportation - Frank Boyles
Housing - Blair Tremere
Met Agencies -
Municipal Revenue - Jim Willis
Solid Waste (with LMC) - Jerry Sisk, Dick Pouliot
City Council Appointments
Page Three
21.
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Legislative Contact
V No
Term
Virgil Schneider
Maria Vasiliou
22.
Citizens Advisory Committee, French Regional Park
No
Term
Bob Zitur
23.
Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission
No
Term
Maria Vasiliou
24.
Minnesota Hazardous Waste Management Board
No
Term
Maria Vasiliou
25.
Staff/Council Recycling Committee
No
Term
Bob Zitur Dick Pouliot Helen LaFave
Maria Vasiliou Fred Moore Frank Boyles
26.
Urban Hennepin County Citizens' Advisory Committee
6-30-90
Mary Gabe
27.
West Suburban Mediation Center Board
No
Term
Donald Fraley
�: 3
2/89
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Name and District
Telephone No.
Term Expires
Richard G. Plufka
Chair
R.
559-2347
1/31/91
4095 Terraceview Lane
At Large
0.
667-8510
Plymouth 55447
Michael Stulberg
Vice Chair
R.
478-6831
V 1/31/90
6010 Troy Lane
District
#1
0
546-8395
Plymouth 55446
Dennis Zylla
District
#2
R.
473-4601
1/31/90
3125 Holly Lane N.
0.
332-4649
Plymouth 55447
John Wire
District
#3
R.
559-5401
1/31/91
4130 Quaker Lane
0.
936-6409
Plymouth 55441
Harold Pierce
District
#4
R.
553-1079
1/31/91
5930 Kirkwood Lane N.
0.
566-3871
Plymouth 55442
Larry Marofsky
At Large
R.
544-9685
1/31/91
2835 Medicine Ridge Road
0.
566-4570
Plymouth 55447
Joycelyn Tierney
At Large
R.
473-1681
1/31/91
17915 20th Ave.
Plymouth 55447
Blair Tremere, Director of Planning and Community Development
Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
Maria Vasiliou, Council Coordinating Representative
Meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the City Center. A Public Forum is held the first meeting of
the month at 7:15 p.m. Members are appointed for two-year terms expiring January
31st of that year. The Chair and Vice Chair shall be aR22Lted by the Mayor from
among the members of the Commission and shall serve for a term of one year.
2/6/89
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Name
Telephone No.
Term Expires
Gerald Neils
R.
545-2679
\
V 1/31/90
3890 Orleans
Lane
0.
377-2003
Plymouth, MN
55441
Dave Crain
R.
559-1642
1/31/91
13200 - 38th
Ave. N.
0.
540-4105
Plymouth, MN
55441
Stephen Ludovissie
R.
553-7995
1/31/92
12540 - 54th
Avenue
0.
559-2128
Plymouth, MN
55442
Jon Gutzman
R.
559-8476
1/31/93
11021 - 48th
Avenue N.
0.
298-4481
Plymouth, MN
55442
Kenneth Palmer
R.
473-1513
1/31/94
18020 - 27th
Place N.
0.
540-7441
Plymouth, MN 55447
The annual meeting of the Housing Authority shall be held in January at the regular
meeting place of the Authority.
Regular meetings of the Housing Authority shall be held on a day determined by the
Chairman, every other month commencing with March, at 6:30 p.m. at the regular
meeting place of the Authority. The Authority may cancel any regular meeting other
than the annual meeting.
Members are appointed for five-year terms expiring the end of January or until a new
commissioner has been selected as a replacement. Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
are appointed by the Authority.
11/89
PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION - CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Name Telephone No. Term Expires
Barbara Edwards, Chair District #3 R. 545-1912 4 1/31/90
3935 Orleans Lane 0. 557-5057
Plymouth 55441
Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jerry Sisk, Council Coordinating Representative
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Members are appointed for two-year terms expiring January 31st
of that year. The Chairman shall be appointe the
members of the Comm ss on 7d shall serve for a term of one year.
" 1/31/91
District #1
R.
\%41/31/90
Donald Anderson
At Large
R.
545-3608
417 No. Union Terrace Lane
Plymouth 55441
Carol Beach
District #2
R.
473-8245
1/31/91
325 Merrimac Lane
0.
473-8245
Plymouth 55447
Phyllis Hanson
District #4
R.
559-0561
1/31/91
5310 Larch Lane
0.
533-7595
Plymouth 55442
Frank Freels
At Large
R.
559-9239
1/31/91
15115 38th Avenue N.
0.
476-6386
Plymouth, MN 55446
Richard Rosen
At Large
R.
475-0508
1/31/91
18715 27th Avenue No.
0.
333-9670
Plymouth, MN 55447
Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jerry Sisk, Council Coordinating Representative
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Members are appointed for two-year terms expiring January 31st
of that year. The Chairman shall be appointe the
members of the Comm ss on 7d shall serve for a term of one year.
9/89
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS - CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Name
Telephone No.
Term Expires
Kenneth Anderson, Chair
R.
559-2112
`11/31/90
15100 38th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Michael A. Porzio
R.
475-3644
1/31/90
17620 - 25th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Olene Bigelow
R.
559-3106
1/31/90
11600 37th Place N.
0.
624-7866
Plymouth 55441
Jay Naftzger, Vice Chair
R.
559-8954
1/31/91
3335 Niagara Lane
0.
553-5707
Plymouth, MN 55441
\
v
Sandy Patterson
R.
553-0278
1/31/90
12915 - 46th Avenue No.
0.
546-5588
Plymouth, MN 55442
George Hoff
R.
559-5383
1/31/91
4250 Ximinies Lane
0.
559-7242
Plymouth, MN 55441
Joycelyn Tierney*
R.
473-1681
1/31/91
17915 20th Ave.
Plymouth 55447
Al Cottingham, Associate Planner
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Lloyd Ricker, Council Coordinating Representative
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Center
Council Chambers. Members are appointed for two-year terms expiring on January
31st of that year. One member is a member of the Planning Commission and shall be
appointed for a term coinciding with his/her term on the Planning Commission.*
The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor from among the members of the
Commission.
1/88
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS TO PLYMOUTH'S ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
Background Information
Plymouth City Ordinance provides for the creation of advisory commissions including
Planning, Park and Recreation, and Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The purpose of
each advisory commission is to provide input to the City Council from concerned
residents regarding specific issue areas addressed by each commission. Membership
on a commission is voluntary and appointments are made by the City Council for two
or three year terms. Council procedure for filling commision positions generally
consists of a review of applications, Council interview of perspective commissioners
and selection of successful applicants. This handout is designed to provide you
with summary information regarding each of the commissions and information about
what you can expect as a commissioner on a Plymouth advisory commission.
In General
Volunteer commissioners invest a substantial amount of time (anywhere from 10 to 40
hours per month) to commission related activities. In many cases, commissions have
subcommittees selected to deal with specific issues which occasionally arise.
Commissions meet once, and in some cases, twice per month. Work sessions may be
scheduled periodically. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, commissioners
receive an agenda packet which contains staff reports and substantial background
information briefing the commissioners about petitions, applications, etc., to be
considered at the meeting. Staff reports are often quite detailed; two or more
hours will be required to review an agenda packet to become fully familiar with
agenda items. Commissioners are expected to maintain regular attendance at the
monthly meetings, participate in the formal meeting, physically review sites, when
appropriate, and render decisions based upon the overall good to the community as
opposed to more parochial interests. Periodic self evaluations regarding attendance
and performance are completed by each commission member for the chairperson of the
commission and subsequent review by the City Council. Commissioners recognize that
their respective commissions are advisory and do not have policy making power. The
City Council will give thorough consideration to commission recommendations in
dealing with subject matter coming before it.
Data About Plymouth Advisory Commissions
I. PLANNING COMMISSION
A. Regularly meets: 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
B. Purpose: The Planning
the Minnesota Municipal
reviewing requests and
petitions conform with
Plan.
Commission is established under the provisions of
Planning Act. As such, it is responsible for
applications by petitioners to insure that such
the City's land use regulations and Comprehensive
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C. Membership: The Planning Commission consists of seven members, four of
whom are appointed from four districts within the City. The four
districts are shown on the attached map. Three members of the commission
are appointed from the City at large. Members of the commission are
appointed by the Council for staggered three year terms expiring January
31 of each year. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are appointed by
the Mayor from among members of the commission for a term of one year.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The powers and duties of the Planning
Commission include preparation and submittal of the comprehensive plans
and periodic amendments thereto to the City Council for implementation,
periodic review and study of the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning
Ordinance and subdivision regulations, study of applications for
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and applications for special permits,
site plan approval and preliminary and final plats. In each of the above
capacities the commission submits recommendations to the City Council for
consideration at regular City Council meetings.
II. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC)
A. Regularly meets: 7:30 p.m., second Thursday each month.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission is to
review current and future community park and recreation needs, programs
and facilities and recommend actions which will promote the implementation
of the City's park and recreation plans.
C. Membership: The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission consists of seven
members, four of whom are appointed one from each of the districts shown
on the attached map. Three commissioners are appointed from the City at
large. Members are appointed by the Council for staggered three year
terms expiring on January 31 of each year. The Chairperson of the
commission is appointed by the Mayor from among the members of the
commission for a term of one year.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
is responsible for holding meetings to consider matters pertaining to
parks and public recreation programs in the City, preparing and submitting
to the City Council a comprehensive plan and periodic amendments for the
future development of the City park and recreation system, and to act in
an advisory capacity to the Council on all matters relating to park and
recreation programs and issues in the City.
III. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
A. Regularly meets: 7:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the Board is to hear appeals and, where
appropriate, grant 'adjustments to administrative determinations of the
Zoning Ordinance in accordance with procedures and guidelines set forth in
the Zoning Ordinance.
C. Membership: The Board consists of one Planning Commissioner and six
residents of the community appointed at large. The Zoning Administrator
(Chief Building Official) serves as an ex officio member without voting
rights on the Board. The Board is appointed by the Mayor and City Council
with citizen members appointed for two year terms. The Mayor appoints the
Chairperson from the citizen members of the Board.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The Board is responsible for the
consideration of applications for variances and modifications to
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to height, yard, area and lot
width and depth regulations, sign regulations, parking and load
regulations, fence regulations, minimum floor area requirements, and
district boundary lines for special protection districts. Procedures for
Board operations are set forth in greater detail in Section 11 of the
Plymouth Zoning Ordinance.
For More Information
More detailed data regarding the purpose, procedures and regulations governing each
commission may be found in Section 305 of the Plymouth City Code and, in the case of
the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, in Section 11, Subd. C of the Plymouth Zoning
Ordinance.
Planning Commission
Park & Recreation
Advisory Commission
Board of Adjustment
and Appeals
STAFF
Chuck Dillerud 559-2800
Eric Blank 559-2800
Al Cottingham 559-2800
COMMISSION CHAIR
David Pauba 559-3680
Barb Edwards 545-1912
Ken Quass 559-0578
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Application Received by City on:
Personal Information
Name:
Home Address:
Number of Children:
Committee(s)/Commission(s) Applied for:
1st Choice
2nd Choice
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
Home Phone:
Ages (of those living at home):
Lived in Plymouth since:
Property (other than residence) owned in Plymouth:
Occupation
Present employer:
Position Title:
Education
Course Work Taken Beyond High School
Work Phone:
Name of Institution To/From Degree/Credits Area of Emphasis
Previous Experience
List other civic experience you have had including name of organizations, dates of
participation, name of city, position held and accomplishments:
List other relevant experience
Opinion Questions
What do you believe you could contribute to the community if appointed to a City
commission or committee? Why?
How do you believe you would benefit if appointed to a committee or commission?
As a commission or committee member, what issue(s) might cause conflict between
civic responsibility and personal/professional interests?
Would your employer object to your involvement on a commission or board? If yes,
explain.
Date available: Available for commission/committee meetings on
the following evenings (circle)
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
Signed: Date:
The selection process will vary according to the number of applicants and openings
and may not include interviews with all candidates.
POSITION WRITE-UP
Position Title: Volunteer Board & Commission Member Date February 1989
Accountable To Mayor & City Council
Primary Objective of Position
To identify and discuss issues within commission range of responsibilities, receive and
consider public input and provide appropriate recommendations to the City Council in a
fashion which will facilitate the input of concerned parties into the City's decision-
making process both through the public hearing process and the individual input supplied
by each commissioner.
Major Areas of Accountability
Regularly and thoroughly prepares for each agenda item under consideration. 1
--- Thoroughly reads and reviews agenda materials supplied.
--- Becomes familiar with the City Comprehensive Plans and other city documents
relating to area of accountability.
--- Conducts site visitations as appropriate.
--- S icits and receives input from affected parties and the general public.
--- Contacts affected parties to solicit input.
--- Meaningfully participates in consideration of agenda items.
Actively listens to ensure a complete appreciation of each proposal and the 2
respective positions of the petitioner, affected parties (businesses, residents,
etc.) and the City staff.
Participates in discussion of issue, including requesting additional data and/or 3
supplying personal perspective both from a city-wide perspective, as well as
the commissioner's view of the impact of the proposal on the area contemplated.
Disqualifies self from participation where actual or potential conflict of interest 4
occurs.
Participates in special study subcommittees or task forces to provide information 5
for commission consideration.
--- Assumes responsibility for accomplishing necessary research either by callinq
other communities, talking to appropriate individuals or requesting that the
staff prepare appropriate research.
--- Assumes a constructive and active role in the output of the task force.
Serves as chair of commission or subcommittee if so assigned. 6
--- Maintains close liaison between City Councilmembers and City staff to maximize
cooperative relationships.
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Major Areas of Accountability - Continued
--- Discusses problems encountered within the scope of commission activities
or with staff or Councilmembers to eliminate problem.
--- Remains aware of and recommends areas for potential improvements in
commission activities or standard operating procedures.
Performance Criteria
Regularly invests sufficient time and energy in conducting the necessary review
of agenda materials, obtaining response to questions and visiting sites as
necessary to be able to meaningfully participate in commission activities.
Commissioners are expected to attend 100% of all meetings with an 80% minimum
unless an excused absence has been previously arranged with the chair.
Does not further an agenda of staff, Mayor, Councilmember or special interest
group, but rather displays a perspective for the overall good of the community.
Avoids conflict of interest and annually submits the conflict of interest
disclosure form in accordance with City policy.
Becomes fully familiar with City comprehensive plans, budgets, capital improvement
programs and other documents necessary to have a basic understanding of the
role of the City and the commission.
Active participation at meetings demonstrates completion of background research,
site visitation and homework necessary for understanding and deliberation of
issues.
Behavior conforms to that of commission standards and commissioner recognizes the
role of the commission as advisory, not policy making.
Commissioner recognizes that the City Council may take final action which varies
from commission recommendations after further consideration and deliberation.
Since much of the City's leadership has evolved through advisory commissions, the
commissioner should make citizens feel represented and heard through their
activities on the commission.
The commissioner is to be apolitical with respect to his/her commission duties.
Qualifications
Plymouth resident for two or more years.
Prefer previous activity in civic organizations or interests.
Must have an ability to detect differences between perception, fact and fiction.
Should possess considerable ability to assimilate a diversity of facts and
draw a conclusion and position therefrom.
Qualifications - Continued
A commitment to actively seek out the opinions of those proposing and affected
by commission actions.
An understanding of the precedential nature of commission decisions.
A willingness to report problems to the chair or CCR in order that they can
be resolved promptly.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 25, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission
was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners John
Wire, Hal Pierce, Dennis Zylla, Joy Tierney,
and Larry Marofsky.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mike Stulberg.
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City Engineer
Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director Fred
Moore, Community Development Director Blair
Tremere, and Sr. Clerk/Typist Denise Lanthier
*MINUTES
Chairman Plufka announced that Mark Evenson had verbally
withdrawn his request for a Conditional Use Permit for a home
occupation of small engine repair, and that Mr. Evenson will be
sending a written withdrawal letter stating his intensions.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Marofsky, to approve the Minutes for the October 11, 1989,
Planning Commission Meeting.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Wire abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
Commissioner Pierce arrived at 7:37 p.m.
Chairman Plufka introduced the proposed 1990-1994 Capital
Improvements Program.
Director Moore gave an overview of the October 11, 1989, memo
concerning the proposed 1990-1994 Capital Improvements Program.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Director Moore if the City water
pressure was sufficient, given the current well system and
proposed water system growth.
Director Moore responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Director Moore if it is necessary
to extend Fernbrook Lane - Glacier Lane to Harbor Place
Addition. He noted that this area contains natural wetlands.
1990-1994 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
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October 25, 1989
Page 237
Director Moore responded that this road is a minor collector
street and further stated that the road will curve between the
wetlands.
Commissioner Zylla asked Director Moore how the City determines
where to put lateral sanitary sewers.
Director Moore responded that the City, on its own initiative,
only installs trunk sanitary sewers, and that it is the
responsibility of the developers to install lateral sanitary
sewers. The developers may petition the City to install
lateral sanitary sewers one year in advance as a petitioned
public improvement project.
Commissioner Zylla asked Director Moore what the City's plans
were for expansion of municipal buildings in 1990.
Director Moore responded that the Public Works building will
need more space for storage and personnel.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced John Lino of Gonyea Land Company.
Mr. Lino stated he was interested in developing north of the
proposed Rockford Road Plaza shopping center. He requested his
land be included i n the 1990 urban services in that area, and
since it is now, he was in support of the proposed Capital
Improvements Program.
Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Linda Mulligan of 13005 34th
Avenue North.
Ms. Mulligan stated she is a resident of Plymouth and indicated
her concern about the increase in traffic and speed on
Northwest Boulevard. She stated she was therefore in support
of the 1993 Capital Improvements Program to extend Xenium
Lane - 38th Avenue North to Northwest Boulevard, and encouraged
even earlier consideration of the project.
Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Pritchard of Orrin Thompson.
Mr. Pritchard stated he was interested in developing two
parcels off Dunkirk Lane, and asked Director Moore why Dunkirk
Lane is not going to be extended until 1993. He stated that
without Dunkirk Lane being extended, he would have no real
access onto his property.
Director Moore responded that the decision not to extend
Dunkirk Lane until 1993 was due to the unknown alignment of new
County Road 9.
Mr. Pritchard asked Director Moore if the City could look at
the Dunkirk Lane extension and water main extension earlier
than 1993.
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October 25, 1989
Page 238
Director Moore responded that the City could possibly consider
it once the alignments are known.
Mr. Pritchard stated that he owns a parcel of land near the
west City limits, and the trunk sanitary sewer does not service
his property. He referred to his letter of 1988 requesting
sanitary sewer service for that parcel, and asked Director
Moore if this was a petition item.
Director Moore responded that it is the developer's
responsibility to install lateral sanitary sewer, which would
be required to reach this property.
Director Moore explained that the trunk water main is part of
this year's (1989) construction.
Chairman Plufka introduced Rick Sathre of Sathre-Bergquist,
Inc.
Mr. Sather stated he was a consultant for the landowners of
properties located near the Hollydale Golf Course. Mr. Sather
stated that they wished to be included in the urban area for
trunk sanitary sewer. He further stated that the Moratorium
includes this land.
Chairman Plufka asked Director Moore why these properties were
not included in the truck sanitary sewer extension.
Director Moore responded that the Metropolitan Council has
restrained the amount of land Plymouth can "open" to
development based on demand. He stated it will be looked at
again in 1990 following the census.
Mr. Sather asked staff how many acres are included in the
Staged Growth Area.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that the City has hired Barton-
Aschman to calculate the gross and net acres, and they will
complete their work in a few weeks.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Kenneth Briggs of Harstad
Companies.
Mr. Briggs stated he was interested in developing a parcel of
land west of Holly Lane and north of County Road 9. He asked
Director Moore when the City anticipates trunk sanitary sewer
to be installed in this area.
Director Moore responded that it is not included in the
proposed 5 -year Capital Improvements Program for 1990-1994. He
further stated that the Metropolitan Council's decision
regarding how much land Plymouth may "open" to development will
bear on the timing.
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October 25, 1989
Page 239
Commissioner Marofsky asked Director Moore if there could be
amendments to the Metropolitan Council directives on
development timing.
Director Moore responded that a process was available for such
amendment, but that the availability of 1990 census data was
now key.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. David Breuer of Rockford Road
Animal Hospital.
Mr. Breuer stated he was under the impression that Vinewood
Lane would extend to the south and a traffic signal would be
installed at the intersection of Vinewood Lane and County Road
9. He asked Mr. Moore why the City has no plans to extend
Vinewood Lane.
Director Moore responded that extension of Vinewood Lane would
depend on development.
Mr. Breuer noted that Rockford Road Plaza will bring increased
traffic at that intersection and stated the need for a traffic
signal.
Director Moore explained that traffic signals cannot be
installed unless traffic volume meets national warrant
criteria. He further stated that the warrant criteria will
have to be met for 8 hours a day, and not just 15 minutes of
rush hour in the mornings and evenings.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Director Moore if the Capital
Improvements Program only indicates the timing of the
improvements and does not indicate the amount of City money to
be spent on Capital Improvements.
Director Moore responded affirmatively.
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MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Zylla, to MOTION TO APPROVE
recommend approval of the Streets Section of the 1990-1994
Capital Improvements Program, consistent with the report of
October 11, 1989.
Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, to MOTION TO APPROVE
recommend approval of the entire 1990-1994 Capital Improvements
Program, consistent with the report of October 11, 1989.
Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Ryan Construction RYAN CONSTRUCTION
Company for a revised MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and COMPANY (89014)
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October 25, 1989
Page 240
Conditional Use Permit for a
"Rockford Road Plaza" located
Rockford Road and I-494.
retail commercial development
at the northeast quadrant of
Commissioner Marofsky excused himself at 8:20 p.m.
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the October 16, 1989,
staff report.
Commissioner Zylla asked staff if the traffic study is based on
the revised plan.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that a supplemental traffic
study was done with the revised plan. He stated that the
service level was not impacted with the revised plan.
Chairman Plufka introduced Bill McHale representing the
petitioner.
Mr. McHale stated that because of the time constraints, they
have taken a step back and have decided the configurations were
too hard. He stated they eliminated some of the outlots, which
alleviated traffic congestion, and cleaned up the juxtaposition
for the other business adjacent to theirs. He stated that
there will be less traffic impact and more of the natural
features preserved to the north.
Mr. McHale also stated concerns regarding the Engineer's
Memorandum. He stated the dual left turn lane eastbound on
County Road 9 at Vinewood Lane would be installed when
warranted. He further stated that they are presently in need
of the construction of dual left turn lanes from the southbound
exit ramp from I-494 to County Road 9 but would be willing to
pay only their share.
Chairman Plufka asked staff if there was any way to finish the
lower left corner of the site where there is a small wetland.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that it is not known how much of
that area was encroached on by the developer. He further
stated that they will be much more informed once current air
photos are available.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. McHale if under an MPUD, the
developer is allowed to reduce setbacks.
Mr. McHale responded they are up to code and even over code as
to setbacks.
Commissioner Zylla stated that the plan looks good, but feels
there should be more parkway to enhance the green instead of
more parking lot.
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October 25, 1989
Page 241
Chairman Plufka asked staff what percentage of the site was
green, building, or parking.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that about 70 percent was
parking, building, and roads and about 30 percent is green.
Commissioner Tierney asked Mr. McHale what the height is for
Anchor 1.
Mr. McHale responded that it was about 25-27 feet high. He
further added that they might split the building and add a
greenhouse.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to
speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, MOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval of the revised MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat
and Conditional Use Permit for a retail commercial development
"Rockford Road Plaza" for Ryan Construction Company for
property located at the northeast quadrant of Rockford Road and
I-494, consistent with the conditions noted in the staff report
of August 14, 1989.
Commissioner Wire stated that he likes the layout of this plan,
which puts more uses on the west of Vinewood Lane. He stated
the revised plan looks much better.
Chairman Plufka stated that he feels the developer should not
utilize all of the space for parking, but should preserve some
green.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Marofsky returned to the table at 8:50 p.m.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of OPUS Corporation for OPUS CORPORATION
a revised MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit, (89061)
Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment for property located
at the northwest corner of State Highway 169 and County Road 10
(Bass Lake Road).
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the October 16, 1989,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Bob Worthington, representing the
petitioner.
Mr. Worthington stated that park and open space should be
public and not private. He stated OPUS disagrees with Items
24. C., D., E., and I. of the Engineer's Memo. He stated he
felt Item 24. I. of the Engineer's Memo is inconsistent with
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October 25, 1989
Page 242
the general acknowledgment that they are going through the
E.I.S. process which would involve DNR review of storm water
quality. He stated the County wishes to purchase Outlot A, but
they can only afford 3.5 acres. He suggested creating another
outlot (Outlot C), which they would hold in reserve subject to
their concluding negotiations with the County. If that cannot
be done, they will replat and incorporate the land into a
private lot.
Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Worthington how long they would hold
on to that outlot.
Mr. Worthington responded that the County would not be
obligated to buy all 10 acres at once.
Chairman Plufka stated he would like to have the agreement in
hand before making a decision.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Worthington what amenities
would be left as private and common open space if all of the
outlots and trail were deeded to the City.
Mr. Worthington stated that 30 percent site coverage was the
maximum proposed.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that they must meet Shoreland
Management requirements as to site coverage over part of the
site, and that the City will not deal with that until the Site
Plan.
Mr. Worthington stated that he has basis for major wetlands and
sidewalks to be public.
Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Worthington who maintains the trails
in their Minnetonka OPUS project.
Mr. Worthington responded that the City of Minnetonka does by
special assessment.
Chairman Plufka asked staff if the City of Plymouth has an
assessment procedure similar to that used by OPUS in Minnetonka
for trail maintenance.
Coordinator Dillerud responded negatively.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Frank Freels, Commissioner of the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC).
Mr. Freels stated that the City does not have the money to
maintain trails other than those currently on the trail plan,
and PRAC finds that taking ownership of the trails in this plan
would not be affordable to the City.
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October 25, 1989
Page 243
Mr. Worthington stated that maintenance of the trails would not
be costly. He stated that the sidewalks would serve two
purposes because they would connect to the trails. He
suggested the Planning Commission recommend to PRAC and the
City Council that the concept of construction and maintenance
of private trails by special assessment district be
investigated.
Coordinator Dillerud stated if they credit the proposed trails
as Park Dedication for OPUS, they will need to amend the
Comprehensive Plan; and that would be contrary to the PRAC
recommendation.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Plufka, to MOTION TO APPROVE
recommend approval of the revised MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat,
Conditional Use Permit, Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan
amendment for OPUS Corporation for property located at the
northwest corner of State Highway 169 and County Road 10 (Bass
Lake Road), consistent with the conditions noted in the staff
report of October 16, 1989.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Pierce, to amend Condition #14 to read, "All trails constructed
within the development shall be constructed to City of Plymouth
trail specifications and shall be maintained by the developer
for a period of 5 years; and to be maintained thereafter
through a special assessment district, and no Park Dedication
credit will be available for this trail construction."
Chairman Plufka stated he would tend to come down on the side
the staff has recommended.
Commissioner Zylla stated that it should be a request that Park
and Recreation reexamine the proposal because he felt they did
not have sufficient time to review.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Freels if there would need to
be a change in the Comprehensive Plan if this proposal were
approved.
Mr. Freels responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Zylla stated that there was precedent that the
trails are private. He stated it adds amenity to every parcel
and the PUD Plan in general.
Vote to amend Condition #14. 1 Aye. Commissioners Wire, VOTE - MOTION FAILED
Pierce, Zylla, Tierney, and Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION
failed.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Tierney, to add Condition #21 to have City Council investigate
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October 25, 1989
Page 244
the alternative of construction and maintenance of private
trails through use of a special assessment district.
Vote to add Condition #21. 2 Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Zylla, VOTE - MOTION FAILED
Tierney, and Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION failed.
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to MOTION TO AMEND
amend Condition #4 to delete the second half of the Condition
and stop after the word "Plat".
Vote to amend Condition #4. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Pierce, to add Condition #21 stating Outlot A shall be private
if the County Park District does not purchase any part.
Mr. Worthington stated that if the land is not dedicated, it
will be added to adjoining lots.
Vote to
add Condition #21. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Zylla,
VOTE -
MOTION FAILED
Tierney,
and Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION failed.
Vote on
main motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE -
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION
by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner
MOTION
TO AMEND
Zylla,
to recommend denial of the petition to amend the
Comprehensive Park Plan consistent with the staff's findings.
Vote to
amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE -
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to
request staff to inform the City Council that they should take
note of the discussions of the Planning Commission with respect
to the concept of being able to build and maintain trail ways,
primarily for the use of the people that will inhabit that
business park, through a special assessment district which will
allow them to absorb the cost of such construction and the cost
of such maintenance, and not become a general burden to the
Park and Recreation budget of the City. The Planning
Commission views that with interest and thinks it is a
worthwhile avenue for the Council to review with the Park
Commission and staff as a possible alternative in the future.
Vote on motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Commissioner Zylla requested that the Park Director be asked to
send out to the PRAC Commissioners the latest Director's Memo
to the Council acting on this. If the Commission decides they
want to have a special meeting to talk about this, they should
meet ahead of time to discuss this.
Mr. Worthington stated that he appreciates the time and
deliberation of the Planning Commission.
A 10 minute recess was called at 10:22 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:32 p.m.
MOTION TO REVIEW
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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October 25, 1989
Page 245
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of L.A. Laukka L.A. LAUKKA DEVELOPMENT
Development Company for a PUD Final Plan amendment for property COMPANY (89089)
located at the southeast quadrant of Vicksburg Lane and 18th
Avenue North (Parkers Lake North 3rd Addition).
Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the October 16, 1989,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Miles Lindberg, representing the
petitioner.
Mr. Lindberg stated he was in agreement with the October 16,
1989, staff report.
Mr. Lindberg stated that the fencing is being addressed because
the present height is not adequate for screening, and it is not
achieving the original goals for the PUD.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to
speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Tierney, to recommend approval of the PUD Final Plan amendment
for L.A. Laukka Development Company for property located at the
southwest quadrant of Vicksburg Lane and 18th Avenue North
(Parkers Lake North 3rd Addition), consistent with the
conditions noted in the staff report of October 16, 1989.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Pierce abstained. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Robert Wallace for a ROBERT WALLACE (89091)
lot division of platted property and variances from the Zoning
Ordinance pertaining to lot size in the Shoreland Management
Area and setback, for property located at 17920 20th Avenue
North.
Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the October 16, 1989,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Robert Wallace, the petitioner.
Mr. Wallace stated that his proposal for a garage is necessary
because of the cold winter months in Minnesota and because of
the vandalizing of his car due to no garage. He stated that
the property was subdivided by the previous owner which
prevents other owners from building on the west side. He
stated there are options to build the garage other places, but
to the east it would be incompatible with the current structure
of the house, and it would destroy most of the landscaping. He
also stated if he built o detached garage in the rear of h i s
property, it would block the view of the lake for the property
owner to the west.
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October 25, 1989
Page 246
Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Wallace if there is a 14 foot gradual
slope to Synder Lake.
Mr. Wallace responded that the slope drops about 5 feet at one
point. Mr. Wallace then presented the Commissioners with a
reduced site graphic.
Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Wallace if there is a reason for the
jog proposed across the front.
Mr. Wallace responded that he wants a side entry door and that
he does not want a plain front.
Commissioner Tierney stated that she feels there is a hardship,
but is concerned about the front yard setback to 24th Avenue
North.
Commissioner Marofsky stated he finds the proposed front yard
setback cuts down the driveway length too much, which he feels
is a safety factor. Commissioner Marofsky suggested buying
more land from the property owner to the west and setting the
garage back further.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky to recommend denial of the MOTION TO DENY
setback variance for Robert Wallace for property located at
17920 20th Avenue North.
Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED
SECOND
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to
recommend approval of the lot division of platted property and
variances from the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to lot size in
the Shoreland Management Area for Robert Wallace for property
located at 17920 20th Avenue North, adding a condition that the
side yard setback to be at 6 feet minimum and front yard
setback to be at 25 feet minimum.
Chairman Plufka stated that approving this proposal would not
set bad precedent.
Commissioner Marofsky stated he does not feel that there is a
hardship. He agrees with increasing the front yard setback.
Commissioner Tierney stated she would rather see a deferral
than a complete denial.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval of
the lot division of platted property and variances from the
Zoning Ordinance pertaining to lot size in the Shoreland
Management Area for Robert Wallace for property located at
17920 20th Avenue North, deleting the 25 foot front yard
setback and limiting the garage depth.
MOTION TO APPROVE
SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO
APPROVE
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October 25, 1989
Page 247
Substitute Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED
SECOND
MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DEFER
Marofsky, to defer the lot division of platted property and
variances from the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to lot size in
the Shoreland Management Area and setbacks for Robert Wallace
for property located at 17920 20th Avenue North.
Roll Call Vote on deferral. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Commissioner Tierney recommended Mr. Wallace negotiate for more
land (6 feet to the east) and revise his plans to show more
than a 25 foot front yard setback.
Commissioner Wire asked to see a more detailed graphic of the
garage.
Chairman Plufka stated he would go along with the plans as
submitted.
Commissioner Zylla stated he would like to see a revised plan
that shows the garage back further.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Plufka,
to reconsider the deferral motion made previously.
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VOTE - MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER
DEFERRAL
Vote. 2 Ayes. Commissioners Pierce, Zylla, Tierney, and VOTE - MOTION FAILED
Marofsky Nay. MOTION failed.
Chairman Plufka introduced the proposed Ordinance to amend the ZONING ORDINANCE
Zoning Ordinance providing for a reduction in offstreet parking AMENDMENT - OFFSTREET
requirements for banks and financial institutions from the PARKING
existing 10 spaces per 1,000 square feet to a proposed 6 spaces
per 1,000 square feet.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to
speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, MOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the
offstreet parking provisions of the Zoning Ordinance regarding
banks and financial institutions as drafted by staff.
Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Wire that staff be directed to draft an MOTION TO AMEND
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would "grandfather" the
offstreet parking standard of 10 spaces per 1,000 square feet
of floor area for all shopping centers that existed at the time
of amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that reduced the shopping
center offstreet parking standard from 10 spaces per 1,000 to 6
spaces per 1,000 in the B-3 Zones.
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October 25, 1989
Page 248
Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION FAILED - NO
SECOND
Director Tremere reviewed a staff memorandum dated October 23,
REVIEW OF DRAFT ZONINS
1989, and two memoranda dated October 25 regarding community-
ORDINANCE TEXTUAL
based residential facilities and possible amendments to the
AMENDMENT
Zoning Ordinance.
Discussion was focused on the extent to which the City should
define all possible facilities and then attempt to classify
each in different districts.
Extened discussion ensued regarding the recommended amendments
to the tables of allowable uses in Sections 7 and 8 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Plufka reviewed each of the
memoranda and determined that it was the consensus of the
Commission to have staff prepare formal amendments based on the
memos, with corrections as noted. It is also understood that
staff will finalize some of the definition with regard to
community-based facility, pursuing more general rather than
detailed definitions of all uses.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that particular attention should
be given to the definitions, and he noted the editorial changes
that had been provided to staff based on an earlier memorandum.
Director Tremere indicated that he would continue meeting with
the City attorney to make sure the proposed definitions were
consistent with state law.
It was the consensus of the Commission that a study session
should be held prior to the next meeting at 6 p.m. on November
8.
Director Tremere reviewed the October 20, 1989, staff
REVIEW STATUS OF
memorandum, and he outlined the provisions of the interim
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Ordinance as adopted by the City Council on October 16.
UPDATE
He explained that the consultants had been retained and were
undertaking the updating work; their findings would be
presented to the Planning Commission and to the City Council in
early December. He also indicated that the Commission should
plan on one or more study sessions where details of the Land
Use Guide Plan Element and the relationship to the Officials
Controls Element could be discussed.
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1989 Long Range Plan,
Northwest Hennepin
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.Planning, researching ani aor)inating Human Services
Summary
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Since 1980, the Northwest area's population has in-
creased the most rapidly of the three suburban plan-
ning areas growing by 19%, with a population of over
280,000 people in 1989. There are over 9,000 people
living at the poverty level and an additional 53,000
people who are considered to be "working poor" in the
5 cities and 200 square miles that comprise this region.
All cities are facing increasing infrastructure needs
(vital services; roads, water) as well as expanding
demands for human service concerns. These human
service concerns are as important as infrastructure
concerns as they address quality of life issues for
citizens. Senior transportation, shelters for battered
women and children, youth development plans, home -
chore services - these and many more services are
needed to assure a viable community.
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's
planning and coordinating role was reconfirmed in the
planning process. The specific objectives and strategies
derived through the information received during the
Lang Range Planning Process will enable us to more
effectively meet the changing needs of our communi-
ties and our constituents.
The Council is based on the following
principals:
■ Residents/ consumers should play a role
in defining their own needs and in
recommending solutions.
■ Suburban residents should have access to
and availability of human services within
the community.
■ Municipalities share in the
responsibilities of seeing that human
service needs of residents are met.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, estab-
lished in 1972, is the planning, research, and coordinat-
ing agency, responsible for assessing human service
needs in the municipalities of northwest suburban
Hennepin County. Through communication and col-
laborative ef`orts th; Council reduces duplication of
servkr.s and .-reates :ost-eff--ctive delivery systems.
Goals
To increase the Community's
awareness of local human service
needs and services.
To identify the impact of trends on
services and human service needs.
To encourage effective utilization of
the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council's services and
information in order to improve the
quality of services in the Community.
To support collaboration and
communication with all sectors of the
Community to provide human
services in order to mobilize resources
that will enhance the delivery of
services.
To act as a catalyst for the
identification, prevention and solution
of human service issues and to
involve citizens in the process.
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Objectives
Create public awareness of human service needs. Develop strategies to share
resources available to those in need.
■ Collect, compile, and analyze demographic data. Identify social trends using
environmental scanning techniques.
■ Coordinate and share data with others. Actively pursue data collection activities to
identify specific needs in the Northwest suburbs.
Identify agencies, businesses and organizations that could benefit from NWHHSC
services.
■ Promote providers of human services by creating a public awareness of the need
and the services.
■ Identify community members to help meet specific human service needs.
■ Develop communication links among community sectors.
■ Provide services necessary to encourage collaboration among sectors.
■ Facilitate the process of agencies requesting funds by providing supporting
data of services and needs.
• Systematically involve citizen representatives from each of the member cities.
■ Hold public forums, focus groups and conduct surveys which facilitate citizen _
input.
■ Develop a method for routinely sharing information to targeted groups or selected
users.
Strategies
■ Present data on human service needs to targeted groups.
■ Prepare and present city -specific data annually to city councils.
■ Present Northwest Hennepin County data annually to the County staff and commissioners.
■ Prepare focus group reports and other research documents.
■ Distribute reports.
■ Hold forums on options for residents.
■ Conduct on-going needs assessments, opinion polls, surveys, focus groups.
■ Compile demographic information data on program use and service gaps.
■ Project future needs based on current trend information and communicate recommendations to appropriate
sources.
■ Study national citizen input models to enhance methods of securing citizen participation.
s Conduct meetings in the Northwest region bringing presentors to the area to discuss issues of common concern
and facilitating a forum for the exchange of information.
■ Update human service directory to assure comprehensive lists of current agencies.
■ Enlist input from the Community Development and other planning divisions of the local city governments.
■ Consider hosting meetings to examine community issues.
■ Assist area businesses, agencies, and organizations in providing human services through such services as pro-
gram development assistance, or program evaluations.
■ Develop/disseminate informational brochures on the services of the agency.
■ Increase media coverage of activities of the Council which provides examples of effective use of services.
■ Illustrate options for studies through in-person consultation.
■ Work with United Way in planning, training, needs identification and service deconcentration.
■ Utilize Metropolitan Council statistics and planning research and collaborate on human service regional plan-
ning.
■ Work in conjunction with Hennepin County related to data compilation on services and program use and on de -
concentration of services.
■ Work with CASH on program development and services to low-income residents.
■ Work with local Chambers of Commerce and utilize business communication networks to reach area businesses
such as personnel and training associations to involve them in planning human services.
■ Work with social change groups of local churches and larger church organizations such as the Greater Minneapo-
lis Council of Churches to involve the religious community planning and meeting needs.
■ Participate in joint projects with cities, schools, churches and service organizations.
■ Initiate collaborative group processes on issues of community concern.
■ Send out quarterly informational reports to cities, providers, funders and others.
■ Strengthen role of Board members as communication links with City staff and City elected officials.
■ Communicate local needs information to a variety of funding sources to "pave the path" for others.
■ Lobby for human service issues on behalf of local constituents.
■ Develop and assist in the planning of new programs and service.
■ Act as a clearinghouse for human services in the Northwest Hennepin area.
■ Enhance Citizen Participation Process.
The Process
Creating a vision of where we want to be in the 1990's was the purpose of engaging in a Long Range Plan-
ning Process.
The three Suburban Human Services Councils, Northwest, West, and South, decided to embark on a joint
long range planning process in 1986, when the boards of the three councils independently determined that a
long range planning effort was needed. The human services councils plan and facilitate the development of
human services to meet the needs of citizens in suburban Hennepin County.
■ 1987 $4,000 General Mills Foundation grant awarded to funding the Long Range
Planning Process.
RESEARCH ■ 1987 Arthur Himmelman, Public/Private Initiatives Project contracted to provide
paper and presentation on Societal Trends and the Non -Profit Sector
■ 1988 Amy Lindgren, freelance consultant, provided assistance in summarizing
trend data from area planning agencies.
FOCUS GROUP ■April Focus group held to gather perspectives of major funding and planning insti-
1988 tutions:
Some of the Human Services Councils' strengths noted by this group included:
■ familiarity with local community needs
■ groups versus individual focus
■ broader view than if primarily providing a direct service
■ citizen -based, more credible - less bureaucratic
■ Network in place
Hopes for the Councils included:
■ increased collaboration and involvement with the church communities
Fears of this group were directed to the human services field in general and included:
■ tendencies to be in a reactive mode when need existed for proactive role
■ isolate problems from causes of all people for human services regardless
of income, age, and status
■ able to represent the urban (rural) suburban Human Services needs.
The Human Services Councils were seen as:
■ the conscience of the Community
■ advocates for the disadvantaged
■ a blend with grassroots input and government units
■ covering a broad range of issues and aware of the "Big Picture"
■ able to play the role of advocating and supporting the needs of all people
for human services regardless of income, age, and status
■ able to represent the urban (rural) suburban Human Services needs.
STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUP
A meeting took place of local stakeholders in May 1988. 'Stakeholders" refer to people who have some
vested interest in the Northwest Human Service Council. The session began with presentations by Ted
Glasser from the Silha Center for Study of Media Ethics and Law from the University of Minnesota's School
of Journalism and Mass Communications and James Vaupel, Demographer and Director of the Population
Analysis Center at the Humphrey Institute. These presentations on trends and trend impacts were then
followed by focus groups. The Focus Groups responded to specific questions on perspectives needs and
services. Those in attendance included a broad range of human service providers and city representatives.
The stakeholders identified these concerns:
■ diminishing sources of funding
■ increased competition among human service agencies over limited
resources at a time when collaboration was essential,
■ increased difficulty of securing volunteers,
■ increased presence of racism at a time when racial diversity was
increasing,
■ increased need for cultural sensitivity
The Human Service Council was seen as assisting with:
■ preventing unnecessary duplication,
■ fostering cooperation,
■ helping with positive public comments related to human services in
general and specific topics such as racism,
■ assisting with information on acquisition of human and financial
resources,
■ service as an advocate for human service agencies,
■ a political voice lobbying on issues in public forums.
CITIZEN INPUT/PHONE SURVEY
To secure citizen/ consumer input a phone survey was conducted related to the hopes and fears that local
residents felt for their families regarding human services and the future. (Fall 88, Spring 1989)
A total of 80 r ,'dlents were interviewed from four diverse cities within the northwest area on such questions
as: How long they had lived and planned to live in the community; their awareness and need for local
human services; their hopes and fears for their children and parents and their involvement in volunteer
activities.
CONCLUSION
As a liaison to local government and a neutral agency that could bring a variety of parties together, the role
of the Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council was seen as crucial to other agencies interested in the
preservation of human service priorities.
The input from all of these phases has been incorporated into this summary report which includes conclu-
sions and recommendations based on the input received. A copy of the full report is available at the Council
office.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
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Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
Walter Fehst, President
Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Fehst;
November 10, 1989 REPRESENTING OVER HALF -, VIL(ON PEOPLE
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We have heard that some of your members misunderstand or are misrepresenting
the Coalition's position and lobbying efforts on Local Government Aid and Equalization
Aid. We have also heard from a number of sources that the AMM is escalating the
conflict among cities over the distribution of state property tax relief dollars. The
attached news article is one example of this escalation.
We believe that the level of conflict should be reduced so the various parties are
better able to work together on property tax issues for the 1991 session. Frankly, we
believe that misrepresentation of our position and escalation of the conflict between
cities is unnecessary and will only be divisive and hurt all cities at the Legislature.
As President of the Coalition, I am requesting that you designate several AMM
representatives to meet with representatives of the Coalition. We would like to clarify
any misunderstandings, identify our real policy differences, and see if we can reduce
the level of conflict. Please call me at your earliest convenience.
V y truly yours,
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1990 lobbying efforts in planning stagy `
The board is also concerned about tng-r�ngim-
plications of, and the philosophical shift in, the 1989 bill.
The primary purpose of state aid to local governments has
been to compensate for differences in wealth. However,
most of the nearly $300 million of additional State paid
relief benefits communities with the highest property
wealth.
For example, the new system will now provide nearly
82,000 in increased state -paid property tax relief for a
$500,000 home, while the average $40,000 home—typical
in most small cities—will receive less than $25 of additional
state -paid relief.
The picture is even bleaker for small businesses.
Although our highest priority was to gain additional prop-
erty tax relief for businesses in Greater Minnesota, those
taxpayers received only 9 percent of the increased state
funding. Additional commercial/industrial relief is need-
ed to help small cities in Greater Minnesota retain existing
jobs, spur economic development and promote more
balanced economic growth in the state. Again, tax base
equalization is the key to this dilema. It is an effective way
to provide permanent property tax relief to businesses in
communities where economic growth and development is
needed most.
In our lobbying efforts, we will also keep a close eye on
changes being considered in the LGA formula. LGA pro-
vides substantial property tag relief and tax base equaliza-
tion for cities with low property wealth—essential com-
Tax bill cont. on page 4
The 1989 special session is now over and the new tag
bill has bwn passed and signed by the Governor—leaving
most ciLy and county officials in a state of confusion as
they attempt to adhere to the dictates of the law.
Adding to the general gloom is the knowledge that new
c4anges are right around the corner. Our solons are
already mulling over ways to "fine-tune" the bill and
discussing comprehensive changes in the Local govern-
ment Aid (LGA) formula.
With all this in mind, the Minnesota Association of
Small Cities began planning its 1990 lobbying efforts
before the ink was dry on the new bill.
Although the Association won't adopt its complete
legislative platform until November, its primary objective
is to extend the 1990 Equalization Aid Program into 1991
and future years. The most glaring omission in the prop-
erty tag system, board members believe, is a permanent
equalization program.
Tag base equalization is needed to prevent large prop-
- rty tax increases in cities with low tax bases. Although
most small cities are well managed and fiscally conser-
vative, the local property wealth of many of our com-
munities is low, and high tax rates are needed to provide
a basic level of services. Accordingly, taxes on homes and
businesses in many small cities are higher than the taxes
on properties of similar value in the metro area. Without
the property tag relief provided by tax base equalization,
the high tax rates in communities with low taxable wealth
will increase rapidly.
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traffic products and park/recreational equipment. As new adver-
tisers, these firms have been given this one-time opportunity to
summarize their companies' products and/or services.
Please remember to use the services of all our advertisers.
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Briggs and Morgan, which was one of the first law firms in Minn-
sesota to provide public finance services to municipalities, is a full-
service law firm founded over 100 years ago.
The areas of expertise of the lawyers in the public finance section
include: general obligation and utility revenue bonds, FmHA finan-
cing, tax and revenue anticipation financing, tax increment financ-
ing, single and multi -family housing projects, health care and exempt
person financing, economic development, private activity bond finan-
cing, solid waste and wastewater treatment projects, district heating
projects, privatization, and arbitrage and rebate compliance services.
Members of the public finance section also have the ability to draw
on other lawyers in the firm with expertise in related areas of law.
The firm acts as bond counsel for more than $500 million in bonds
each year and has the reputation of having one of the finest public
finance sections in the Upper Midwest.
Minnesota Association of Small Cities
BOARD MEMBERS
REGION 8
Mayor Marlin Lletzau, Reg VP
REGION 2
Cosmos 56228, 612-877.7345
Mayor Duane Knutson, Past Pres
Fertile 55640, 218.9456292
REGION 9
Clerk/Admin Dan Elwood, Reg VP
Mayor Arlo Brown, Reg VP
Spring Valley 55975, 507-764-4491
Dilworth 56520, 218-945-2313
REGION 10
REGION 4
Mayor Wayne Weber, Reg VP
Mayor Gerald O'Donnell, Pres.
Sherburne 56171, 507.764-4491
Hoyt Lakes 55750, 218.2552677
STAFF MEMBERS
Clerk Rick Waataja, Reg VP
Cook 55723, 218-666.2200
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOBBYIST,
SMALL TALK EDITOR
REGION 6
Nancy Larson, 612.2753705
Mayor Marvin Anderson, Reg VP
Rt. 1, Box 268, Dassel 55325
Breckenridge 56502, 218.643.6437
ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISOR
REGION 7
Pat Bonniwell, 612-2752707
Marcia Pelzel, Reg VP
510 Parker, Dassel 55325
Fairfax 55332, 507-426.7255
SECRETARY
Admin Doug Bunkers, Asst Reg VP
Judy Knosalla, 218,894-3278
Madison 56526, 812.598-7373
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Meet MASC President Gerald O'Donnell
Political activism appears to come
naturally to those raised on Min-
nesota's Iron Range, and that cer-
tainly holds true for Gerald O'Don-
nell, current mayor of Hoyt Lakes
and President of the Minnsota
Association of Small Cities.
O'Donnell's interests have always
centered around local government,
but luckily for small cities, he has ex-
tended this interest far beyond the
boundries of Hoyt Lakes. O'Donnell
has long bean i advocate of, and
spokesperson for, small cities, par-
ticularily in his position on the ex-
ecutive board of the Association of
Small Cities. Prior to assuming the
presidency of the organization, he
served several terms on the board,
representing the cities in Region 4 as
regional vice president.
Many of you may also know of
O'Donnell through his work with the
League of Minnesota Cities. Despite
his busy schedule and the long com-
mute from Northeast Minnesota to
the Twin Cities, he served on the
League's executive board from 1986
through 1989.
Other groups benefitting from
O'Donnell's expertise and experience
are the Range Association of
Municipalities and Schools (RAMS),
the Range Mayor's Association and
the Arrowhead Regional Develop-
ment Commission. He is also a past
president of the Minnesota
Mayor's Association.
Locally, O'Donnell serves as the
vice-president of Hoyt Lakes'
Economic Development Authority, is
a member of the Green Needles In-
dustries Board and is active in the
Chamber of Commerce. He has serv-
ed as mayor for three terms and was
a city councilmember for six years
prior to being elected to this position.
He was also a member of the city's
planning commission and its board of
adjustment and has been active in a
variety of civic organizations and
affairs.
Although he is reknowned for his
wonderful sense of humor, those who
know and work with O'Donnell
characterize him as a dedicated and
hard-working individual who has
worked hard to impart the needs and
concerns of small cities to other
elected officials and other units of
Nancy's
Notes
*Sorry this edition of Small Talk
took so long to reach your desks, but
your editor—who also wears many
other hats—has been totally involv-
ed in lobbying efforts during and
prior to the special session. It is dur-
ing times like these that I realize
there is no such thing as a "part-
time" job. However, to make up for
this lapse, another edition of the
newsletter will be sent out in
December.
*Speaking of our lobbying efforts,
they were greatly enhanced by public
testimony given by several of our
members. During the hearings con-
ducted by the Governor this summer,
Duane Knutson, Fertile, testified in
Moorhead; Mary Magnus, Fulda,
testified in Worthington; Doug
Bunkers, Madison, testified in Mar-
shall and I testified in St. Cloud.
Dan Elwood, Spring Valley, also
had the opportunity to testify during
the House mini -session in Winona,
and for once, we received some
positive coverage from the metro -
area press. I think these people all
deserve a word of thanks for taking
the time to present our case to the
legislature and to the Governor and
his staff.
*Earlier in this column I refered to
the fact that I wear several "hats" in
this organization. Now, along with
my duties as executive director, lob-
byist and editor, I have added a new
Gerald O'Donnell
government, often on his own time
and at his own expense. He is a great
attribute to the organization and
should do well in steering the Min-
nesota Association of Small Cities in-
to the new decade.
By Executive Director Nancy Larson
title to my job description—small
cities representative on the Min-
nesota Pollution Control Agency
Technical Advisory Committee. En-
vironmental issues have always been
of interest and concern to me, and I
am looking forward to working with
the rest of the committee and with
members of the MPGA.
*Despite the fact that we've bare-
ly had time to catch our breath, the
MASC board is in the process of set-
ting legislative priorities for the 1990
session. We're always open to new
ideas, so if you have any suggestions,
contact your regional vice president,
our administrative advisor, Pat Bon-
niwell, or me.
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ponents in an equitable property tax system. If LGA is
reduced or eliminated without adequate replacement pro-
grams, tax burdens in many communities will increase
dramatically, and the inequities and difference in tax rates
between different cities and between cities and neighbor-
ing townships will also increase.
We will be working with our Legislators during the in-
terim to develop a property tax plan that will give our kocal
governments the ability to provide a basic level of public
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 9, 1989
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: SNOWMOBILE MEETING
This past evening I met with members of the Northwest Trails
Snowmobile Club concerning our combined efforts for the upcoming
snow season.
We reviewed previous problem areas from the 1987 and 1988 winter.
We had received 75 and 42 complaints from the public during those
two years, respectively.
The reduction in snowmobile complaints last year was taken as a
favorable sign when one considers that there was a better season
for snowmobiling. We hope to achieve as good results this year.
The November/December issue of Plymouth on Parade contains an
article on snowmobile rules in Plymouth. We will also include a
snowmobile article in the January/February issue relating to the
combined efforts of the Northwest Trails Snowmobile Club and the
City of Plymouth.
In the meantime, members of the Northwest Trails Snowmobile Club
will be revisiting trouble areas from the past and posting the
appropriate warning signs that prohibit snowmobiling. I will
continue to use members from the Northwest Trails Club to review
and follow up on complaints where police contact was not made on
the original call. In that regard, they will be talking to some
complainants from the past concerning specific problem areas that
should be posted more adequately. Our next meeting is scheduled
for December 13th at 7:00 p.m.
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November 15, 1989
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County Commissioner Tad Jude PLYMOUTH -
Hennepin County Government Center
2400 Administrative Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Tad:
Monday evening the City Council held a "Town Meeting" for the residents
living in the northern part of the community. Approximately 150 residents
attended, and we received a lot of good information from them.
One item in particular I think merits your attention. Several of the
residents noted existing problems with traffic at the intersection of County
Roads 10 and 47. The residents were specifically concerned about the
stacking of traffic on County Road 47 in the morning seeking to go eastbound
on County Road 10. This is a key intersection as you know, and the traffic
eastbound on County Road 47 seeking to go east on County Road 10 queues up
behind the vehicles seeking to turn left to go westbound on County Road 10.
Apparently, motorists have begun forming two lines at this intersection with
the eastbound traffic on County Road 47 to County Road 10 driving off onto
an unpaved shoulder. Residents raised the question as to why the County
could not pave a very short shoulder section at the intersection so as to
accommodate these righthand turning movements. I think it's an excellent
suggestion, as did our Council.
We recognize, as do the citizens, that major improvements are in the offing
for County Roads 10 and 47 in this area. However, we also believe that the
very modest nature of the type of improvement that appears to be suited for
this existing condition could be undertaken with very little time or expense
involved.
On behalf of the City Council I hope you will look into this matter and see
if it would be possible for the County to promptly construct a temporary
right turn lane at this intersection to alleviate the traffic problems.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours truly,
Jam G. Willis
City anager
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Fred Moore, Public Works Director
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Brett Reinhardt
2930 Holly Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: YOUR OCTOBER 24 LETTER REGARDING COMPOSTING
Dear Brett:
Thank you for your October 24 letter expressing concern about landfilling
leaves and grass. There is no question that this is an important issue.
Beginning January 1, 1990, refuse haulers cannot dispose of leaf or grass
clippings in landfills, the burn plant, or transfer stations. Therefore, it
will be necessary for the county, who is charged with recycling
responsibilities under state law, to make composting facilities available
both to refuse haulers and the general public.
I think this is an important step in the right direction, rather than
landfilling these materials as has sometimes been the case.
I commend you for your interest and concern in recycling. Our community is
one of the leaders in the metropolitan area in the recycling effort. It's
because of citizens like you that our recycling program works.
Keep up the good work Brett!
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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November 7, 1989
Tim J. LaTour
3525 Highway 101
Plymouth, MN 55447
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SUBJECT: YOUR LETTER REGARDING RECYCLING
Dear Tim:
Thank you for your November 1 letter expressing concern about recycling of
plastic bags. I agree that the use of paper bags is far better for the
environment than the use of plastic. You may be interested in knowing that
the City of Plymouth's recycling program does provide you with an
opportunity to recycle heavy plastics. For example, the plastic pop
bottles, plastic milk cartons, and other heavy plastic containers (except
oil containers), can be recycled by dropping them off at our Public Works
Maintenance facility at 14900 - 23rd Avenue North.
I am pleased that as a fourth grade student you are learning the importance
of recycling. Our community is a leader in the area of recycling in the
metropolitan area. The reason we are leaders is because of citizens like
you who participate in our recycling efforts.
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
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Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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Plymouth City Council
City of Plymouth
3440 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Guide Plan.
Mayor and council members:
My name is Dan Robbins. I live at 17305 12th Avenue North, in
Plymouth, As part of a ten year plan, myfamily and I acquired
property in 1982. This property is South of highway 55, North
of Medina Road, and West of County Road 24. In 1982 this area
was guided CS. It has remained in that classification up to
now.
It has been our intention to build an auto service facility
when sewer and water became available in this area. If the
guiding is changed from CS, we will be unable to do this.
We believe that the CS guiding is the best and highest use of
this property. Changing the guiding would result in a signifi-
cant financial hardship for us. We request that the guiding
remain CS.
Thank you!
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November 16, 1989
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hodroff
2630 Garland Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hodroff:
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Thank you for your letter regarding property taxes.
You are absolutely correct, property taxes have been increasing too
rapidly! Since 1986 your property taxes have gone up from $2,254.38 to
$2,834.02, or 25.7%. That is a very substantial increase. In the same
period of time your home's estimated market value has increased from
$126,200 to $142,600, an increase of 12.6%.
The increases in your property taxes obviously substantially outstrip the
growth in valuation of your property.
I thought you might be interested to know how your property taxes are
actually distributed to the various taxing jurisdictions. Perhaps with this
information you may be in a better position to determine which taxing
jurisdiction is most responsible for your increasing tax bill. The
following information has been provided to me by the City Assessor's office,
based upon the tax records of Hennepin County.
Year
Property
Wayzata
Tax
School
Hennepin
Vocational
Payable
District
County
Plymouth
Misc.
School
Total Tax
1987
$1,100.81
$647.68
$354.16
$120.38
$31.35
$2,254.38
1988
$1,222.86
$674.26
$355.26
$132.92
$31.42
$2,416.72
1989
$1,470.86
$787.86
$382.59
$155.87
$36.84
$2,834.02
Percent
Increase
Over 1987
33.6%
21.6%
8.03%
29.5%
17.5%
25.7%
The above distribution of property taxes paints a clear picture of who is
receiving the ever increasing share of your property tax dollar. With
respect to the City taxes, you will note that they have increased 8.03%,
while your home value has increased 12.6%. The City's increase is certainly
not greater than the underlying inflation in our community. Nonetheless,
the City Council continues to work diligently to hold down property tax
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612', 559-2800
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increases in our community for all taxpayers. They have absolutely no
control over the taxing and spending decisions of the other jurisdictions,
but recognize and share your frustration with the magnitude of the
Increases. It is hoped that the new truth in taxation requirements imposed
upon local government by the Legislature will assist you and other taxpayers
in gaining a better understanding of who, in fact, is raising your property
taxes year after year.
The budget I have proposed to the City Council projects an increase in our
property tax levy of 11.6%. It must be noted that 9.6% of this increase is
needed to recover local government aids shifted from us to reduce the school
tax levy. The "net" affect of this to the taxpayer is projected to be no
change in tax burden, although there will be a relative shift in who
receives what share of your property tax dollar. The balance of our
proposed increase, 2%, reflects the growth in our needs. Without the aid
shift, the growth in our tax base would exceed the 2% increase, resulting in
lower net city property tax.
I trust this information will be of
any further questions with respect to
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
CAy Manager
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the property taxes referred to above,
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Scott Hovet, City Assessor
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Senators Ramstad, McGowan
Representatives Heap, Abrams, Limmer
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November 14, 1989
To the City Council
Plymouth, MN
Dear Mayor and Council:
I believe the recent council and mayoral elections are a
strong indication that the people of Plymouth are tired of
the spending habits of our elected officials. Our family
is among those that believe that spending must be curtailed.
WE ASK THAT YOU VOTE "NO" TO THE PROPOSAL OF INCREASING
PROPERTY TAXES FOR 1990.
The increasd development of Plymouth property certainly
has increased the tax base. Councilman Sisk told me that the
planned growth of Plymouth was designed to increase the base
of taxes, so that the rates would not have to be increased.
The taxes on our residence have increased 25.7%, using
1987 as the base year. This is not my idea of nominal increases.
Perhaps it is time to make some budget cuts, like many
families must do when income is reduced.
We are incensed that this increase is even being con-
sidered. AGAIN, PLEASE VOTE NO:::
THE HODROFF FAMILY
2630 Garland Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
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PROPOSED INCREASE IN
PROPERTY TAXES FOR 1990
The City of Plymouth is proposing to increase total property
taxes to be collected for 1990 by 11.6 percent over 1989 taxes.
Total amount proposed: $9,740,100
This increase is not necessarily due to a decision by the City
Council to increase spending. The State of Minnesota has shifted
aid from cities to school districts, and part of the increase may be
due to a decrease in state aid to Plymouth.
This amount is a proposal only. All citizens, of Plymouth are
invited to attend a public hearing where the City Council will vote
to approve or disapprove this amount at the hearing. Please
come and give the Council your opinions on this proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: NOVEMBER 20,1989
HOUR: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
If additional time is needed the hearing will be reconvened on
December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the same place.
Summaries of the City's Proposed 1990 Budget are available for
review in the City Manager's office. Persons unable to attend this
hearing may send written comments to the Council at the above
address. For more information, call the City Clerk's office: 559-
2800.
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JAMES S. PETERSON
18430 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH • PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447
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