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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-30-19895 CITY OF PLYMOUTH - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 30, 1989 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING November 29/30: $200 winner Daniel & Margaret Freese 14220 - 39th Avenue No. NEXT WEEK: $100 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. BUDGET STUDY SESSION -- Monday, December 4, 4:30 p.m. Budget Study Session in City Council conference room. 2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting in City Council Chambers. 3. CALENDAR -- The December meeting calendar is attached. (M-3) FOR YOUR INFORMATION .... 1. CONVERSION TO NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM - On Monday, December 4, the City will be operating with its new telephone and voice mail system. Attached for Council information is a copy of the new telephone extensions. By adding the 550 prefix to any of these extensions, a Councilmember can dial an individual directly from outside City Center. The new system also provides for voice mailboxes for Councilmembers. In next week's information memorandum I will provide you with the instructions on how to open and use your electronic mailbox. (I-1) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELE.'HONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 30, 1989 Page 2 2. GET ACQUAINTED SESSIONS -- In 1986 we offered "get acquainted" sessions to all new and existing council members. The purpose of the sessions was to familiarize new council members with city departmental responsibilities, personnel, and equipment used to accomplished day-to-day responsibilities. They also afford the opportunity for existing council members to become reacquainted with department personnel and responsibilities. Shown below is the Get Acquainted outline of presentations we have prepared. Each Roman numerial presentation is expected to take about one-half hour. We have grouped presentations into five sessions. Sessions could be lengthened if offered on a day -long basis. As scheduled, we contemplated afternoon meetings. I need Council direction on the days and times you are available to complete the Get Acquainted sessions during the month of December. Dale Hahn V. Finance, Risk Management, Computer Scott Hovet VI. Assessing SESSION II 2 Hrs. VII. City Attorney James G. Willis - Overview Jim Thomson - Holmes & Graven James G. Willis I. Statutory Authority James G. Willis II. The Community - Histo Geo Socio -economically Speaking SESSION I 2 Hrs. James G. Willis III. Organization Overview Frank Boyles/ Laurie Rauenhorst IV. Administration, Communications, Personnel, Transit, City Clerk Dale Hahn V. Finance, Risk Management, Computer Scott Hovet VI. Assessing SESSION II 2 Hrs. VII. City Attorney James G. Willis - Overview Jim Thomson - Holmes & Graven CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 30, 1989 Page 3 3. BEACON HEIGHTS SCHOOL - I recently reported to the Council about a case of vandalism and minor arson at the Beacon Heights Elementary School. I have subsequently talked to Stan Tikkanen at the School District regarding this subject and have noted that I have asked our Building Official to tour the building to determine the condition of the structure. That inspection has not yet taken place. In the meantime, however, the City Assessor informs me that the School District has made application for a reduction in real estate taxes on the property for 1987 through 1990. The City Assessor's office is currently reviewing the application which appears to be appropriate. 4. MINUTES a. Planning Commission, November 8, 1989. (I -4a) 5. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION -- Attached is a memo from Bob Renner on a recent article appearing in local Minnesota Suburban Newspapers (Plymouth Post, Wayzata -Plymouth Sailor) on the property tax bill. Mr. Renner has sent the additional letter to the editor correcting information contained in the article. (I-5) Joe Ryan VIII. Building Inspection Blair Tremere/ IX. Planning, HRA, CBDG Chuck Dillerud SESSION III Dan Faulkner/ X. Engineering 3 Hrs. Fred Moore Eric Blank/ XI. Park and Recreation Mary Patterson Dick Carlquist XII. Police/Civil Defense SESSION IV 2 Hrs. Lyle Robinson XIII. Fire/Fire Prevention Jim Kolstad XIV. Tour Garage, Equipment Bob Fasching XV. Tour Water Plants SESSION V 2 Hrs. Tom Vetsch XVI. Street Maintenance Mark Peterson/ XVII. Park Maintenance and Forestry Dan Heitke 3. BEACON HEIGHTS SCHOOL - I recently reported to the Council about a case of vandalism and minor arson at the Beacon Heights Elementary School. I have subsequently talked to Stan Tikkanen at the School District regarding this subject and have noted that I have asked our Building Official to tour the building to determine the condition of the structure. That inspection has not yet taken place. In the meantime, however, the City Assessor informs me that the School District has made application for a reduction in real estate taxes on the property for 1987 through 1990. The City Assessor's office is currently reviewing the application which appears to be appropriate. 4. MINUTES a. Planning Commission, November 8, 1989. (I -4a) 5. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION -- Attached is a memo from Bob Renner on a recent article appearing in local Minnesota Suburban Newspapers (Plymouth Post, Wayzata -Plymouth Sailor) on the property tax bill. Mr. Renner has sent the additional letter to the editor correcting information contained in the article. (I-5) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM November 30, 1989 Page 4 6. HRA -- Gerry Neils has informed us he does not wish to be considered for reappointment to the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority. A copy of his letter is attached. (I-6) 7. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Wallace Cates, Plymouth Liquor, from City Clerk, concerning penalties imposed by the Council for the August 18, 1989 liquor law violation. (I -7a) b. Letter from Michael Ehrlichmann, Regional Transit Board Chair, to City Manager, advising of RTB communication activities. (I -7b) c. Letter mailed to Police/Fire Alarm Permit Holders advising of the amendment to the fire and police alarm ordinance. (I -7c) d. Copy of letter to Hennepin County Commissioners from City Manager, commenting on the compost site resolution proposed by Commissioner Randy Johnson. (I -7d) James G. Willis City Manager JW:kec v m C-) m K CC) m M-3 N -' -A W .p �! 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City Manager. . . . . . 5013 Rauenhorst, Laurie, City Clerk . . . . . . . 5014 LaFave, Helen, Communications Coord. . . . . 5016 McMillin, Judy, Sr. Secretary. . . . . . . . 5012 Cheesbrough, Karen, Clerk/Typist . . . . . . 5015 Krisko, Valetta, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . . 5002 Reisinger, Sharon, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . 5001 Computer Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5017 Cable TV Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5030 Ryan, Joe, Building Official . . . . . . . . 5031 , Asst. Bldg. Official. . . . . 5034 Kraemer, Wanda, Dev. Services Clerk. . . . . 5033 Ward, Tammy, Sr. Clerk/Typist. . . . . . . . 5032 Kilian, Don, Plumbing Inspector. . . . . . . 5038 Lutter, Karleen, Building Inspector. . . . . 5035 Munson, Donald, Building Inspector . . . . . 5036 Rasmusson, Arnie, Building Inspector . . . . 5037 Tonn, Bill, Building Inspector . . . . . . . 5039 McLearen, Glen, Temp. Plan Checker . . . . . 5041 Schansberg, Carlys, P.T. Clerical Asst . . . 5032 Building Inspection Scheduling . . . . . . . 5049 Inspection Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5040 PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5050 Tremere, Blair, Director . . . . . . . . . . 5054 Dillerud, Chuck, Comm. Dev. Coord. . . . . . 5059 Cottingham, Al, Associate Planner. . . . . . 5057 Dale, Milt, Housing Specialist . . . . . . . 5056 Wicklacz, Myra, Dev. Services Technician . . 5052 Watson, Jackie, Secretary. . . . . . . . 5055 Lanthier, Denise, Sr. Clerk/Typist . . . . . 5058 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ASSESSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5020 Hovet, Scott, City Assessor. . . . . . . . . 5021 Carroll, Mike, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . 5023 Mauderer, Sue, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . 5025 McCormick, Joan, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . 5024 Olsson, Jan, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . 5026 FINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5100 Hahn, Dale, Director5101 CITY CENTER LUNCHROOM . . . . . . . . Sulander, Daryl, Asst. Fin. Director . . . . 5119 Hohenstein, Jeff, Info. Mgmt. Coordinator. 5102 Pemberton, Bob, Risk Mgmt. Coordinator . . 5103 Leitner, Bobbi, Finance Office Supv. . . . . 5105 Ecker, Connie, Accounting Tech. . . . . . . 5113 Ledin, Colleen, Accounting Tech. . . . . . . 5114 Pudlick, Kelly, Computer Operator. . . . . . 5117 Nelson, Cindy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5116 Tufte, John, Meter Reader. . . . . . . . . . 5118 Wendland, Jan, Accounting Clerk. . . . . . . 5110 Bangle, Gail, Assmt. Office Tech . . . . . . 5106 Evenson, Jan, Data Control Clerk . . . . . . 5108 Luesse, Debra, Acctg/Data Control Clerk. . . 5115 Carlson, Carolyn, D.C. Operator/Cashier. . . 5107 Kazimer, Gladys, P.T. Clerk Typist . . . . . 5109 Utility Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5111 i***ii!!*ii*i!liiTTi*#*liTTii!!!l4ii*i444MlTi#iii*if CITY CENTER LUNCHROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5003 LOBBY PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5004 CITY FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5060 CITY TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5009 CITY ATTORNEY (JAMES J. THOMSON, Jr.). . . 337-9300 CITY ATTORNEY FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-9310 PLYMOUTH METROLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . 545-1025 DIAL -A -R IDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559-5057 Plymouth Post Office - 559-2148 Wronski, Marynia, Youth Services Officer. Plymouth Driver's Testing Station - 341-7149 or 7426 King Video Cable - Customer Service - 533-8020 12/4/89 CITY OF R-Y14011TH 550-5000 I- 1 PARK i RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION . . . . 5130 Blank, Eric, Director . . . . . . . . . . 5131 Patterson, Mary, Supt. of Recreation. . . 5132 Busch, Rick, Rec. Specialist. . . . . . . 5133 Anderson, Cindy, Rec. Specialist. . . . . 5136 Pederson, Nancy, Secretary. . . . . . . . 5134 Sankey, Donna, Sr. Clerk/Typist . 5135 Miller, Paula, Sr. Citizen Coord. (PT). 5137 Greupner, Karol, Rec. Specialist (PT) . 5139 Noreen, Darlene, Sr. Outreach Coord. (PT) 5138 PARK MAINTENANCE A FORESTRY . . . . . . . 5150 Peterson, Mark, Supt. of Parks. . . . . . 5151 Heitke, Dan, Park Maint. Supv.. . . . . . 5153 Kissinger, Don, Forester. . . . . . . . . 5152 Upton, Glen, Weed Inspector . . . . . . . 5154 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY - 9-1-1 NON -EMERGENCY AFTER 4:30 P.M. k WEEKENDS - 544-9511 POLICE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5160 Carlquist, Dick, Director of Pub. Safety. 5161 Paulson, Dennis, Lieutenant, Patrol . . . 5170 Saba, Tom, Lieutenant, Tech. Services . . 5180 Ward, John, Sergeant. . . . . . . . . . . 5181 Hanvik, Bill, Investigator. . . . . . . . 5184 Nesbitt, Bob, Investigator. . . . . . . . 5182 Nielsen, Niel, Investigator . . . . . . . 5185 Ridgley, Mike, Investigator . . . . . . . 5183 Twaddle, Dan, Investigator . . . . . . . 5186 Anderson, Darrel, Crime Prev. Officer . . 5186 Wronski, Marynia, Youth Services Officer. 5187 Correll, Steve, Support Services Supv.. . 5165 Bast, Sue, Sr. Secretary. . . . . . . . . 5163 Beck, Kathy, Sr. Clerk Typist . . . . . . 5162 Dimich, Barb, Sr. Clerk Typist. . . . . . 5162 Stetz, Sandy, Sr. Clerk Typist. . . . . . 5166 Johnson, Joyce, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . 5164 Community Service Officer Desk. . . . . . 5171 Sergeants' Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5173 Interrogation Room. . . . . . . . . . . . 5172 Police Conference Room. . . . . . . 5167 Squad Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5174/5175 FIRE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5120 Robinson, Lyle, Fire Chief. . . . . . . . 5121 Leuer, Kevin, Fire Inspector. . . . . . . 5124 Scofield, Stan, Fire Inspector. . . . . . 5123 Vachuska, Lee, Sr. Clerk Typist . . . . . 5122 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 DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5070 Moore, Fred, Dir. of Public Works . . . . 5080 Faulkner, Dan, City Engineer. . . . . . . 5071 Sweeney, John, Asst. City Engineer. . . . 5072 Campbell, Dan, Sr. Engineer. Tech.. . . . 5073 Johnson, Bob, Sr. Engineer. Tech. . . . . 5074 Pouliot, Dick, Project Coordinator. . . . 5083 Johnson, Ken, Eng. Aide - Inspec/Survey . 5076 Deuth, Steve, Engineering Aide. . . . . . 5078 Johnson, Darrel, Engineering Aide . . . . 5079 Holm, Karen, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . 5081 Mohr, Sharon, Clerk Typist. . . . . . . . 5082 PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . 5090 (14900 - 23rd Avenue North) Kolstad, Jim, Public Works Supt. 5091 Fasching, Bob, Sewer & Water Supv. 5092 Vetsch, Tom, Street Supv. . . . . . . . . 5093 Andreassen, Joan, Clerk Typist. . . . . . 5094 Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5095 Water Treatment Plant . . . . . . . . . . 5096 Maintenance Lunch Room. . . . . . . . . . 5097 T— H O. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 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 Larry Marofsky, Michael Stulberg, John Wire, Hal Pierce, and Joy Tierney. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Dennis Zylla STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, Director Blair Tremere and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. u ML MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky to approve the minutes from October 25, 1989 with the following changes: Page 247, paragraph 6 to be changed to read "Chairman Plufka stated he would....". Page 239, paragraph 9 to be changed to read ...Capital Improvements Program only indicates the timing of the improvements and does not indicate the amount of City money....". Page 242, paragraph 5 to be changed to read "Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Worthington what amenities would be left as private and common open space if all of the outlots and trail were dedicated to the City." VOTE. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Stulberg abstained. Motion VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Presbyterian New PRESBYTERIAN NEW CHURCH Church for a Conditional Use Permit to hold worship services in (89093) Plymouth Creek Elementary School located at 16005 41st Avenue North. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the October 23, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Reverend Cal Cooper representing the petitioner. Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1989 Page 250 Reverend Cooper stated that he was in agreement with the Staff Report. Commissioner Marofsky stressed that Condition No. 5 stated that no signage indicating the church would be meeting at the site would be allowed at any time. Reverend Cooper replied that the church would like to have a temporary sign on the property indicating the church service from 9:00 a.m. until Noon on Sundays. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Jim Shaw of 2130 Urbandale Lane. Mr. Shaw explained that the formation of the church was done by Plymouth residents so that they could worship in their own community. The parishioner then brought Reverend Cooper to Plymouth to lead their services. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Larry Nearmyer of 2120 Fountain Lane. Mr. Nearmyer stated that he noticed many temporary real estate signs throughout the community and said he felt the church should be allowed this option also. He also stated that he did not think there were any parking restrictions during the day that prohibited cars from parking on the public streets. Coordinator Dillerud stated that the real estate signs are required to conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements and are permissible under certain conditions. Chairman Plufka told Mr. Nearmeyer that the City Code does restrict parking on public streets and that all businesses are required to provide offstreet parking for their patrons. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Tierney asked Reverend Cooper if the church would be meeting at the school at times other than Sunday mornings. Reverend Cooper responded that they do have other meetings but that they are held in other places and will not be at the school site. Commissioner Marofsky stated that this is the fourth church that will be meeting in this general area, and that traffic may become a problem. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce to recommend approval of the request by the Presbyterian New Church for a Conditional Use Permit to allow meetings on Sunday mornings at the Plymouth Creek Elementary School subject Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1989 Page 251 to the seven conditions listed in the October 23, 1989 Staff Report. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky to amend the conditions adding to Condition No. 6 after the word annually "...or when attendance reaches 100 persons or more per meeting." MOTION failed for lack of a second. :E— q CA, MOTION FAILED MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Tierney MOTION TO AMEND to amend Condition No. 5 stating that there shall be no permanent signage on the site. Coordinator Dillerud asked Reverend Cooper what size sign the church would be requesting. Reverend Cooper stated that they are using one now which is 3' x 5' at the corner of Vicksburg and 41st Avenue North. He said they would like to place signs at several other corners in the area also. Commissioner Marofsky stated that temporary off site signs would not be allowed. Roll Call Vote. 1 Ayes, Commissioners Pierce, Tierney, MOTION TO AMEND FAILED Marofsky, Stulberg and Chairman Plufka, Nay. MOTION to amend failed. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg to MOTION TO AMEND amend Condition No. 5 to allow for a temporary sign on site, of no larger than 20 square feet between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays. Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes, Commissioners Wire, Pierce, Tierney VOTE - MOTION FAILED and Marofsky, Nay. MOTION failed. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO AMEND to amend Condition No. 5 to allow one temporary sign on site, no larger than 20 square feet, one hour before the service and one hour after the service. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as once amended. carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Independent School INDEPENDENT SCHOOL District 284 for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a DISTRICT (89094) new press box located at Wayzata Senior High, at 305 Vickburg Lane North. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the October 23, 1989 Staff Report. Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1989 _ y Page 252 Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Stan Tikkanen representing the petitioner. Mr. Tikkanen stated that the school district was requesting a Variance to exceed the Zoning Ordinance height standards for a 19 foot high structure for their press box. He said that the additional height is necessary for the proper functioning of the press box. Mr. Tikkanen introduced Mr. Bert Haglund from EOS Corporation. Mr. Haglund displayed graphics showing the existing bleachers and showing how the extra height was necessary to secure a clear view from the press box not blocked by persons standing in the bleachers. Mr. Haglund also said that cameras would be used in the press box, and persons standing in the bleachers and waving their arms would obstruct the view for the cameras. Commissioner Tierney asked why, when the current structure is 22 feet, would the structure be lowered to 19 feet. Mr. Haglund stated that the current structure is two levels. The new structure would be one level and all functions would be on the one level. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Gary Bluem of 200 Black Oaks Lane. Mr. Bluem stated that his concern was not the height of the press box but about any additional lighting and the sound from the PA system. He stated that these items are bothersome. He also stated that the light from the flag pole on Ridgemont is bothersome to his family. Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Haglund if any additional lighting or increase in the PA system is anticipated. Mr. Haglund said that the same systems would be used but they would be relocated. Mr. Tikkanen stated that he would look into the volume of the PA system. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Kathe Hetterick of 120 Black Oaks Lane. Ms. Hetterick stated that she was concerned about the sound from the speakers. She said she would like to see the speakers repositioned so that the noise was not so loud. She stated that the size of the press box was not a problem. Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1989 Page 253 Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Nadine McGuire of 100 Black Oaks Lane. Ms. McGuire stated that the sound was a problem and kept her children awake in the evenings. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Haglund addressed Condition No. 5, stating that the project plans include a small room to be built below the press box. He stated that this room may not be constructed at the same time as the press box and they do not want to have to come back to the Planning Commission for approval for this item. Coordinator Dillerud stated that they would not have to get further approval for this addition room since it is a part of this petition. I- H o. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pierce to MOTION TO APPROVE recommend approval of the petition for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to construct a press box at Wayzata Senior High subject to the conditions listed in the October 23, 1989 Staff Report. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Pierce MOTION TO AMEND to amend the motion deleting Condition No. 7, which denys the height variance. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Tierney to add approval of the variance to allow construction of the 19 foot high press box based on demonstrated physical hardship. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Chairman Plufka to MOTION TO AMEND amend the recommendation stating that the Variance does not imply any other variances except the 19 foot high variance. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as three times amended. 6 Ayes. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the Zoning Ordinances Textual ZONING ORDINANCE TEXTUAL Amendments Regarding Essential and Public Services in the I-1 AMENDMENTS District; Community -Based Facilities in all districts; side yard setback in the R-2 District; and, requirements for site plan and general development plan approval. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1989 Page 254 Coordinator Dillerud read the description of each of the proposed amendments. There was no one present to speak on any of the amendments. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg to recommend approval of Amendment 1, to clarify requirements for general development plan and site plan approval; Amendment 2, to modify allowable uses to provide for essential use and public agency uses in the I-1 District; and Amendment 3, to clarify the side yard setback provisions of the R-2 Zoning District with respect to single family and two family dwelling units. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Pierce to move discussion of Amendment 4 to the end of the agenda. VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka placed the petition of Robert K. Wallace for a ROBERT K. WALLACE. LOT Lot Division of Platted Property and Variances from the Zoning DIVISION AND VARIANCES Ordinance located at 17920 20th Avenue North, and the MOTION to (89091) approve on the table. This item was deferred from the October 25, 1989 meeting. Chairman Plufka stated that Mr. Wallace had submitted a new set of plans that were included with the second agenda delivery. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Robert K. Wallace. Mr. Wallace presented Commissioners another new plan for the division and variances. Mr. Wallace stated that the request for one variance has changed, the other two remain the same. Mr. Wallace explained the change in the one variance request related to rear yard. No variance was proposed in the plan the Commission reviewed with their agenda, but a variance from 25 feet to 12 feet was now proposed. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE to amend the main motion to approve to recommend approval of an additional variance to rear yard setback from 25 feet to 12 feet subject to a new survey to be submitted by the petitioner. Roll Call Vote on the Amendment. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes O... November 8, 1989 Page 255 Roll Call Vote on Main Motion from October 25, 1989 to VOTE - MOTION CARRIED recommend approval of lot division and variances from the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to lot size in the Shoreland Management Area and front, west side and rear setbacks for Robert K. Wallace for property located at 17920 20th Avenue North. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka introduced Zoning Ordinance Amendments ZONING ORDINANCE concerning "Project" or "Area" signage in the Commercial Zones. AMENDMENTS - SIGNAGE Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the November 3, 1989 memo and other background information on the subject. Chairman Plufka introduce Mr. Todd Mohagen from Prime Development Corporation. Mr. Mohagen stated he agreed with the recommendation but stated that Item No. 4 should reflect commercial rather than residential areas, and the size should be changed to 64 square feet from the 32 square feet proposed by staff. Mr. Mohagen presented the Commission with a proposal for a Item No. 5 that a development on a major thoroughfare be allowed up to 120 square feet of signage as in the Industrial District. He said he could live with 96 square feet. Director Tremere stated that the petitioner is proposing signage which is beyond Area Identification signage as allowed in the residential districts; further, the request is for signage that would be in addition to the signage now allowed for individual sites and buildings. The Commission should carefully evaluate the total sign effect. He also noted that no master sign plan is contemplated by this amendment, as would be required for a shopping center or MPUD. Chairman Plufka stated that he felt project signage should reduce the amount of business signage allowed. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire to MOTION TO APPROVE recommend approval of the ordinance amendment to permit area identification signs in the B-1, B-2 and B-3 Districts as proposed in the Staff Report of November 3, 1989. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg to MOTION TO AMEND amend the wording of the amendment in paragraph 3 from 32 square feet to 64 square feet. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioners Pierce and Marofsky, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Nay. MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as once amended. 4 Ayes. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Commissioners Pierce and Marofsky, Nay. Planning Commission Minutes 1T 4 a November 8, 1989 Page 256 Commissioners Pierce and Marofsky both stated that they felt signage should be tied into an overall master sign plan. Chairman Plufka stated that approving this amendment provides for immediate relief, but does not deal with the overall area. Additional amendments regarding master sign plans could follow later. Chairman Plufka introduced the draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZONING ORDINANCE regarding Window Signage, as discussed in the staff memorandum AMENDMENT - WINDOW dated November 2, 1989. SIGNAGE Director Tremere stated that the Commission must initially decide whether Window Signs should be regulated at all. That is the basic response sought by the Council. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Defining and Prohibiting Window Signage, per draft recommendation 2B. Commissioner Marofsky stated that he felt grocery stores and liquor stores would be adversely impacted by the proposed prohibition of Window Signs. Chairman Plufka stated he felt window signs are an obsolete marketing tool whose time has passed. Commissioner Marofsky asked if the prohibition amendment included neon signs hanging inside windows. Director Tremere responded that such neon signs were included. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Marofsky, Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the Zoning Ordinance Draft Amendment ZONING ORDINANCE regarding Community -Based Residential Facilities. He recounted AMENDMENT the history of the subject and the numerous work sessions that have been held. The Commissioners discussed the amendment and agreed verbally to the following changes: Section 4, page 3 of draft amendment, change the word "linear" in paragraphs 6 and 8 to "horizontal." Section 4, page 8 of draft amendment, change line 2 "60 years old" to "55 years old". Section 4, page 3 of draft amendment, add "unit" to "detached dwelling." Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1989 Page 257 Section 7, Subdivision C, No. 17, change the wording in line 2 from "13-16 persons" to "up to 16 persons". Section 9, paragraph (3), change the wording "1,000 feet" to "1,320 feet". Section 9, paragraph (5), add "residential" and "correctional" to modify "facilities" and strike "comparable". Section 9, paragraph 2. d., insert the wording "in excess of 16" after the word "facility". Extensive discussion ensued about the provision for correctional facilities. Director Tremere also explained the nonconforming status of the County Adult Corrections Facility and the activities on the Union City Mission Campus, given the proposed classifications. None of the facilities would be adversely affected except as to physical expansion. Further study was warranted relative to both the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg to MOTION TO APPROVE recommend approval of Amendment 4 regarding Community -Based Residential Facilities subject to the changes identified by the Commission. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commissioner Marofsky stated that there should be a separate District for Public/Semi-Public or certain institutional uses. It was the consensus of the Commission that staff should develop a concept for such a Zoning District for consideration by the Commission. Director Tremere stated he would discuss the concept of removing multiple family dwellings (3 or more) dwellings from allowable R-2 uses with the Development Council on November 15, 1989, in response to the Commission's earlier direction regarding the current Zoning Ordinance provisions versus preempted uses. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. CMUNICIPAL LEGISLATIC7E COMMISSION TO: MLC Operating Committee FROM: Bob Renner DATE: November 22, 1989 RE: Public Relations I- 5 15oo Northland Plaza 3800 West 80th Street Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 (612) 893-6650 The attached clipping appeared in the following suburban newspapers: Edina Sun, Richfield SunfC�}rre , horeview%Arden Hill Focus, Fridley Focus, Minnetonka Sailor, Wayzata -Plymouth Sailor, Eden Prairie Sailor, Westonka Sailor, New-,Hope/Golden Valley Post, Brooklyn Center Post, Plymouth Post, Roseville Focus, Brooklyn Park Post Sentinel, North Hennepin Post - Robbinsdale, South St. Paul Sun, Bloomington Sun Current, West St. Paul Sun. The total circulation of these papers is approximately 175,000. One error in the article will be corrected through a letter to the editor which is also attached for your review. Homeowners pay about $880 million in property taxes, not $390 million. The 1.28% flat rate is not applied against the total property taxes paid of $3 billion, but rather against the total market value of homes, which in.1988 was $169 billion. Member Cities: Bloomington, Brooklyn Parl , Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie. Edina, Inver Grove Heights, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonl a, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Labe, Woodbury 1-9 Tax bill, didn't address metro/outstate inequities By John Rajkowski benefited them. That's because t the reform of the bill won't everyone pays taxes based on the same percentage figure of Was the Pec ntly enacted part take effect for two or three years their home's total market value. state property tax bill a one- year relief buydown or was it a at the soonest. Still, Tomlinson said in a re- The bill now has several rates. According to a study by the long-term refrom package? bill, was cent interview, there were some major victories for property tax Minnesota Taxpayers Associa- tion, Minnesotans' total proper - The tax which passed during a legislative special ses- reformists. They included ty bill this year exceeded $3 sion in September and is still be- ing analyzed by local officials, reducing the number of classifications and reductions in billion. That's an increase of more than 8 percent over last will provide a reduction in pro- rental properties that turned out year and is the fourth straight perty tax increases next year. to be larger than those who lob- bied for it had dreamed possible. year the increase has been higher than the inflation rate. Anyone with a stake in how the bill effects taxpayers admits But Tomlinson agreed with Residential property owners that the $278 million in relief will suburban lobbuist Rob Renner- paid about $390 million of the $3 help reduce what were expected that disparities between . ,. billion, Renner said. That ac - to be double-digit increases in metropolitan and outstate cities dounts for 1.28 percent. His pro - property taxes next year. are still great and need , posal is to have all homeowenrs There are, however, deep divi- legislative attention. `_:;pay that percentage in property sions over whether the bill pro- Renner, who represents a taxes. The state would still take vides long-term reform to the 15 -suburb coalition known as the ': in the same amount of money. complicated property tax Municipal Legislative Commis- 'The problem with that is be a 28 percent system, which is what Gov. sion, can find plenty of inequity ere would increase for homes Rudy Perpich promised he i in the tax bill. For instance, average and decreases for would deliver when he vetoed the Legislature's tax, bill in'.. Rener said the metro area pays 68 percent of the state's property outstate homes in the suburbs. Today, June. i' -tax bill, but accounts for only the average in the suburbs is 1.6 In fact, there are those in the ._.half of the state's population. .But percent," Renner said. "That be a hard Perpich administration who ad- there were enough good would mit when the governor and things for the MLC to support political nut to crack," Renner legislative leaders pounded out the bill. "We decided we better and admitted. Tomlinson said he is in favor the final compromise, im- mediate relief won out over take what we could get worry about the reform part of of moving toward a flat rate. "It long-term reform. the bill later," Renner said. will just have to be phased in 'According to John Tomlinson, What would it take to even out tax over several years." He said the system, because of its who was the chief architect of Minnesotans' property current tax rate for more the Perpich plan, taxpayers next year in the suburbs may statements? Renner said the state should progressive expensive homes is still too high. find it hard to see how the bill go to a one -rate system whereby I i CMllNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION November 22, 1989 Letter to the Editor c/o John Rajkowski Minnesota Suburban Newspaper 7831 East Bush Lake Road Bloomington, MN 55435 To the Editor: 1500 Northland Plaza 3800 West 80th Street Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 (612) 893-6650 Your recent article concerning the special session property tax bill's failure to address the inequities between the metro and non -metro area was excellent. It pointed out a significant problem the Minnesota legislature must still address if it is to eliminate the disparities between property taxpayers living in the metro area versus those living in Greater Minnesota. The main reason this disparity exists is due to the tiered -rate structure of our present property tax system. Owners of residential property valued up to $68,000 pay 1% of market value; between $68,000 and $100,000 the rate doubles to 2%; and on value over $100,000 the rate triples to 3%. Since the average home in Greater Minnesota is valued at $44,000, the rate is 1% and the tax capacity is $440. An average metro home will be valued at $88,000 in 1990. Although this home has twice the value of the greater Minnesota home, it will not pay twice the tax, i.e. $880 but rather it will pay $1,080. This tax is computed by applying 1% on the first $68,000 of value ($680) to which is added 2% on the next $20,000 ($400). The sum of $680 and $400 equals a tax capacity of $1,080. This disparity becomes even more pronounced on suburban homes valued over $100,000 since this value is subjected to the 3% rate. The Municipal Legislative Commission, a group of 15 suburbs, believes this tiered -rate system is the major property tax policy that is causing these metro/non-metro inequities. Therefore, we are supporting a flat tax rate on homes. If you live in a home that is twice the value, you would pay twice the property tax under a flat rate system. Three times the value, three times the tax. In addition to being more equitable, this system would also be more understandable to the taxpayer thus enhancing accountability. Member Cities: Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville. Eagan. -- Eden Prairie, Edina, Inver Grove Heights, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shor}view, Mite Lear Lake. Woodbury November 22, 1989 Page 2 One correction must be noted in your article. A flat rate system would not be based on a rate applied against the total property taxes paid in the state, which, as you pointed out, amounted to slightly more than $3 billion in 1989. Rather, the rate would be applied against the total market value of all residential homesteads. This year, that value exceeded $69 billion statewide. Homeowners in 1989 paid $885 million of the $3 billion total using the tiered -rate system. Homeowners in Greater Minnesota paid an average effective rate of 1.11% of market value while homeowners in the metro -area paid an average of 1.46% of value. Under a flat rate of 1.28%, approximately the same amount of property tax dollars would be raised from homes (1.28% multiplied by $69 billion equals $883 million); however, metro homeowners would see a reduction on the effective rate and non -metro homeowners would see an increase. However, to put the non -metro homeowners increase in perspective, 1.28% of the average market value of $44,000 would mean that the average property tax in greater Minnesota would still amount to only $563 per year. While the property tax on a $132,000 home, which now pays $2,580, would be $1,690 i.e. three times the value, twice the tax. Sincerely, r Robert GD. Renner, r. Legislative Counsel Municipal Legislative Commission /hf 1-4 November 26, 1989 Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Rauenhosrt: Please advise the Mayor and Council that I am not interested in being considered for reappointment to the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority. As a charter member of the Plymouth HRA, I have very much enjoyed my association with the people who have served with me on the Authority since 1976. In particular, the incumbent members of the HRA are especially competent and a pleasure to work with. Plymouth is very fortunate to have recruited such talent. I would really like to see these gentlemen continue on the HRA. Sincerely, erald H. Neils CITY OF PUMOUTR November 27, 1989 Mr. Wallace H. Cates Plymouth Liquors, Inc. 11000 Highway 55 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Cates: Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 89-743 which imposes a penalty for the liquor law violation that occurred at Plymouth Liquors on August 18, 1989. The Council imposed a $1,000 penalty, which is stayed on the following conditions: 1. That Plymouth Liquors, Inc., have no further liquor law violations during the next 12 months, and 2. That you submit a check for $500, payable to the City of Plymouth, to me by December 20, 1989, and 3. That you immediately initiate a written, aggressive identification carding program shared with your employees, including disciplinary action for employee failure to card customers. The written program is to be submitted to me by December 20, 1989. Failure to provide me with your $500 check and identification carding program by December 20, 1989, will result in the $1,000 penalty. If you have any questions regarding this action, please call me. Sincerely, 42 L urie Rauenhorst City Clerk cc: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUI H. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 20th day of November , 1989. The following members were present: Sisk, Zitur, Schneider, Ricker, Vasiliou The following members were absent: None Councilmember Zitur adoption: introduced the following Resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. 89-743 IMPOSING PENALTY FOR LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION AGAINST PLYMOUTH LIQUOR INC. WHEREAS, the Plymouth City Code provides that any liquor license issued by the City may be denied, suspended, or revoked by the Council for any violation pertaining to the activity of the license held, and WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code Section 1005.23 provides that no license may be suspended or revoked until after a hearing is held; and WHEREAS, a liquor law violation relating to the sale of liquor to minors occurred at Plymouth Liquor Inc., on August 18, 1989, and WHEREAS, this liquor law violation is the first offense at this location, and WHEREAS, a hearing was held on November 20, 1989, to determine whether the license should be suspended or revoked. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that a $1,000 penalty is hereby imposed against Plymouth Liquor Inc. The penalty is stayed on the following conditions: 1. That the licensee have no liquor law violations during the next 12 months, and 2. That a check in the amount of $500 payable to the City of Plymouth be received by the City Clerk within 30 days of the passage of this resolution and deposited in City of Plymouth Account 205-000-503.00-093-000 to be used for drug education purposes, and , 3. That Plymouth Liquor, Inc., immediately initiate a written, aggressive identifiction carding program shared with its clerks including disciplinary action for clerk failure to card customers. The written program is to be submitted to the City Clerk within 30 days of passage of this resolution for City Council review. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Sisk , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Sisk, Zitur, Schneider, Ricker, Vasiliou The following voted against or abstained: None Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. November 21, 1989 James Willis Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth ule Plymouth MW55 Dear Mr. AWN M REG0NALTUNSI1 BOAIR✓ Mears Park Centre 230 East 5th Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612/292-8789 I ?,b Please,/accept my Personal appreciation for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our recent breakfast at he Plymouth Place Hotel. The challenges of planning for transit services in the Metropolitan Area demand an open line of communication and a partnership between the Regional Transit Board and local government. We have taken a number of important steps in our effort to continue, and formalize, this dialogue. In addition to our series of breakfasts, we have developed the RTB's first newsletter, the Messenger, which will offer information on our programs as well as provide you, as a local government official, with an opportunity to reflect some of your concerns. I have created a Department of Community Relations and appointed Mike Kuehn to be Community Relations Coordinator. It will be his responsibility to facilitate communication directly between the chair's office, the board, and local government. We are currently involved in negotiations with the regional cable television system to broadcast our board meetings so that issues discussed during RTB meetings can be observed at a time convenient to the public. You should have already received the first in a regular series of RTB Chair's Advisories that will attempt to highlight in greater detail some of the issues that have come before the Regional Transit Board. As I shared with you at the breakfast, in cooperation with the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM), we are in the process of establishing a Chair's Advisory Committee. I have offered AMM the opportunity to define both the structure and membership of this committee to respond to issues of geographic imbalance on the RTB. To assure the participants that the committee has a valid purpose and presence, I have promised AMM that any item requested by vote by this body will appear on a future RTB agenda, thereby ensuring the committee's permanent and continuous access to the Regional Transit Board. As I indicated at our breakfast meeting, my earlier government service. was as an assistant to a city council and a county board. I am familiar with the feelings of alienation that too often occur between local and metropolitan governments. It is my intent as chair of the Regional Transit Board to demonstrate that our efforts are complementary and supportive to those of your community as we work together to provide for the transit needs of our mutual constituency. Once again, thank you for sharing your time with us. I look forward to meeting with you again in the near future and, as always, if I can be of help to you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. regards, �� ✓ ichael hdichmann Chair � r✓N� �"�'�' �" An Equal Opportunity Employer F l CITY OF November 21, 1989 PUMOUTR SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO PLYMOUTH FIRE AND POLICE ALARM ORDINANCE To Police/Fire Alarm Permit Holder: The Plymouth City Council has amended the ordinance on fire and intrusion alarm systems. This change affects all commercial and residential properties. It is good news! Effective January 1, 1990 all alarm users will be allowed one false police alarm per calendar year. In addition, both fire and police alarm users will not have to renew their permit annually. The amended ordinance changes the application process from an annual permit to a renewable, as needed user permit system. In short, you will not have to reapply and complete the same application annually. Your one time application will serve as a user permit. Unless you have a chargeable false alarm, your permit will not expire. I repeat: there is no need for you to file a renewal, provided the information on the original application is still accurate. In the event that you should change occupancies, please notify us so that we may change our records. I hope that this change meets with your approval. If you should have any questions concerning the alarm ordinance, please do not hesitate to call the Fire Prevention Division or the Police Department Community Relations section. Sincerely, Richard J. Car �uist Public Safety Director Plymouth Police Department RJC/sb cc: James G. Willis - City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOL'rH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPPONE (612) 559-2800 CITY OF PLYMOU'T'H AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY, AMENDING SECTION 1010.01 and 1155 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE AND REPEALING SECTION 11.55.070 SUBDIVISION 2 OF THE CODE. The City Council of the City of Plymouth ordains: Section 1. The Plymouth City Code, Subsection 1155.07, Sub- division 2 is repealed. Sec. 2. The Plymouth City Code, Subsection 1155.09, Sub- division 1 is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Revocation; Reissued Permits. A second false police alarm or a first false fire alarm in any calendar year will result in automatic revocation of the applicable alarm user permit, unless the permit is reissued in accordance with this subdivision. When the Public Safety Director determines that such a false police or fire alarm has occurred at an address, the Public Safety Director shall notify the alarm user of that determination. The alarm user's permit will be revoked unless, within ten working days of the date of the notice, the alarm user submits the required permit fee to the Finance Director or establishes to the satisfaction of the Public Safety Director that the alarm activation was not a "false alarm" within the meaning of this section.' Sec. 3. The Plymouth City Code, Subsection 1155.11 is amended to read: 1155.11. Permits Nontransferrable; Duration. A-14:alarm user permits explee at the end of the ea -lender year7 unless otherwise revoked. Alarm user permits are not transferable from one, -person to another or from one location to another. Sec. 4 The Plymouth City Code, Subsection 1155.15, Subdivision 1 is amended to read: 1155.15. Permit Fees. Subdivision 1. Artnexa-1 Permit Fee. The anntaal fee for an alarm user's permit shall be as set by Chapter X. (Amended, Ord. 88--31, Sec. 1; Ord. 88-50, Sec. 1) I ?c Subd. 2. Fee Schedules for Reissued Permits. The fee for each alarm user's permit that is relssued daring the same eafenda:r Year shall be as set by Chapter X. (Amended, Ord. No. 8850, Sec. 1) Sec. 5. The Plymouth City Code, Subsection 1010.011 Subdi- vision 8 is amended to read: Subd. S. Alarms. Annual Permit Fee Police and Fire Alarm User $ 25 The annus+ fee it waived if the permit is obtained dttrrng the month of Beeember of the preeedi:ng year: The fee may a4to be waived by the Public Safety Director if the application is received within 60 days after a new system it being has been installed or within60 days after change in of the property curing the ea+endar year. (a) Reissued Permits during the calendar year for Police Alarm System: First reissued permit $ 50 Second reissued permit 75 Third reissued permit 100 Fourth reissued permit 125 Fifth reissued permit 150 Sixth reissued permit 175 Subsequent reissued permits 200 (b) Reissued Permits during the calendar year for Fire Alarm Systems: First reissued permit $100 Subsequent reissued permits 200 Sec. 6. This ordinance is effective on the date of its publication -in accordance with Subsection 110.11. Virgil Schneider, Mayor ATTEST: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk Commissioner Tad Jude Hennepin County Board of Commissioners A-2400 Government Center 300 South 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 SUBJECT: CO POST SITE RESOLUTION BY RANDY JOHNSON Dear C o -7Ti71e : Z- 1-7d The City of Plymouth is acutely aware of the problems experienced during the past year regarding compost sites and the disposal of yard waste materials. Plymouth wishes to cooperate with Hennepin County in order to find the best solution to this problem. I have tried to evaluate this proposed resolution from the following three perspectives. I have concluded that the proposal you are considering is not the best solution, and therefore, the City of Plymouth recommends that the resolution be voted down for the following reasons: 1. Economics: From an economic perspective, it appears to be much more expensive for each City to have its own composting site requiring that all 47 cities purchase or rent land, provide at least two people to operate the site and have it fenced off in order to prevent the dropoff of garbage and other non-yardwaste materials. It would also require that each city purchase or lease equipment to turn and handle the material and trucks to transport it after composting. It would be far more cost effective for the County to provide one central site having one set of equipment and one crew rather than 47 separate ones. Since the same resident ultimately pays the costs, whether by taxes or tipping fees, I believe we have a responsibility of providing this service in the most cost effective manner. 2. Environment: The resolution would require each city's site to be monitored so that it was not in a lowland; not leaching heavy metals into the soil; not polluting the air or emitting foul odors; and not appearing to be unsightly. The proposal before you would multiply those problems which would be substantially reduced with one central site. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 i - '7d. Commissioner Tad Jude November 29, 1989 Page Two 3. Legality: Although we have not researched the Metropolitan Council Development Guide Policy Plan and the requirements of the SCORE bill, there are indications that the County designated responsibility of locating and siting waste disposal sites would not be fulfilled merely by requiring cities to provide these sites without also providing the funding mechanism to pay for them. It would appear that if the State Legislature allowed the County to pass the responsibility onto the cities, they would also have a mechanism for a direct flow-through of the tipping fee to the cities to pay for the costs. Again, we would like to reiterate that Plymouth is willing to cooperate and work for an acceptable solution that would meet the test of the above criteria. We would appreciate your voting "No" on the proposed resolution. Thank you. Sincerely, m s G. Willis City Manager JGW:kh cc: Mayor/Council Dale Ackmann Dick Pouliot