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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 8, 1989
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. GET ACQUAINTED SESSIONS -- The schedule for the Council Get
Acquainted Sessions is attached. Sessions will be held Monday,
December 11 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, December 13,
8 - 11 a.m.; Friday, December 15, 12:30 - 3 p.m.; Monday, December
18, 4 - 7 p.m.; and Wednesday, December 20, 8:30 - 11 a.m.
2. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, December 18, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting.
3. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. The Board of
Zoning Adjustments & Appeals will meet in the City Council
chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, December 13. Planning Commnission
Forum beginning at 7:15 p.m., with regular Commission meeting
following at 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, December 14, 7:30
p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the
City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-5)
6. CALENDAR -- The December meeting calendar is attached. (M-6)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 8, 1989
Page 2
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. DEERWOOD HAVEN SECOND ADDITION - Last Monday evening, Mr. Bernie
Barr appeared before the City Council with respect to a building
setback problem he has encountered in his development. During his
presentation he stated that he had been "blackmailed" into signing a
letter in order to obtain a building permit for another lot within
the development which had a similar setback condition. Blair
Tremere sought to explain the background on this former lot, which
involved an error on the part of the City in granting a permit for a
structure which encroached within the setback area. That specific
matter was handled administratively and resulted in the letter to
which Mr. Barr referred. I am attaching for your information a copy
of the letter in question.
As noted at the meeting, the problem involved in the first instance
last March was handled administratively by Building Official Joe
Ryan so as to avoid further inconvenience to Mr. Barr and the person
to whom he had already sold the house. However, at that same time,
the letter in question was drafted to ensure that Mr. Barr under-
stood that requirements previously imposed on the plat by the City
Council would thereafter be followed unless the PUD plan was
amended. I was not involved in any of the discussions last March,
nor was I aware of the letter in question until Mr. Barr brought it
up at the Council Meeting Monday night. It seems to be, however,
that the Building Official exercised reasonable discretion in grant-
ing the variance administratively on the former instance, given the
circumstances involved, while at the same time advising Mr. Barr of
his need to comply with the ordinance thereafter, or have the PUD
amended. (I-1)
2. CANDIDATE FINAL REPORT STATEMENTS -- Attached is a response from
City Attorney Thomson to the City Clerk regarding Candidate
Statement of Receipts and Expenditures. He lists the filing dates
(the dates shown on the Secretary of State's information you
previously received was incorrect) and notes that a report must be
filed by January 31 of each year until a "final report" is filed. A
candidate can file a final report when all debts have been settled
and total assets are $100 or less. Also listed are the permitted
methods of disposing assets. Please contact Laurie if you have
questions on the status of your reports. (I-2)
3. PLYMOUTH DIAL -A -RIDE SURVEY - In July the City Council directed that
a questionnaire be administered to Dial -A -Ride passengers to
determine the effectiveness of the service. In October, Dial -A -Ride
drivers distributed some 75 surveys to daily passengers for a one
week period. Only 13 completed questionnaires were returned.
Whether the low response rate means a lack of concern on the part of
passengers or in the effective survey distribution, I am not sure.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 8, 1989
• Page 3
Laurie Rauenhorst has assembled the attached comments with respect
to the passenger survey. Frank Boyles has asked that Morley Bus
Company follow-up on a number of points (see attached letter).
I will provide the Council with a copy of Morley's written response
to these inquiries. (I-3)
4. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES -- A report from Dick Carlquist on the status of
Council directives is attached. (I-4)
5. COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORDS -- City Board and Commission attend-
ance records are attached for the Council's information. (I-5)
6. MINUTES
a. Plymouth Safety Committee, November 22, 1989. (I-6)
7. D.A.R.E. PROGRAM -- Attached is an update from Dick Carlquist on the
start up of the DARE program in the four participating elementary
schools. (I-7)
8. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES -- A bulletin from the
AMM on a legislative contact program, vacancies on the Transpor-
tation Advisory Board, and various legislative priorities for 1990
is attached. We need to have a member of the Council interested
designated as the City's Legislative Contact Person. This person
will need to be able to make legislative contacts, and possibly
testify before legislative commissions. (I-8)
9. N.W. HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL -- Attached is a municipal
contribution schedule provided by the NWHHS Council. Also included
is a letter of appreciation from Patricia Wilder for the City's
support in helping to restore County funding levels to the services
council. (I-9)
10. HISTORICAL SOCIETY - OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS -- The Plymouth
Historical Society will hold an "Old Fashioned Christmas" this
Sunday, December 10 at the Plymouth Historical Society Building and
Plymouth Creek Park. Information on the event is attached. (I-10)
11. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT -- A newsletter from the Regional Transit Board
giving an update on light rail transit development is attached.
(I-11)
12. U.S. WEST RATE INCREASE PLAN -- Suburban Rate Authority Counsel
Glenn Purdue, is recommending to member SRA cities not to take
action by resolution on the proposed U.S. West "Incentive Regulation
Plan." U.S. West filed its petition with the Minnesota Public
Utilities Commission on October 30, 1989. The petition review
process will involve a six month hearing process. Mr. Purdue
recommends that no aciton be taken until further investigation of
the plan has been completed. A copy of his letter is attached.
(I-12)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 8, 1989
Page 4
13. WASTE TRANSFER SITES -- Recent newspaper articles on waste transfer
sites for Bloomington and Brooklyn Park are attached. (I-13)
14. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES REPORT -- A memorandum from Virgil
Schneider on his attendance at the National League of Cities meeting
is attached. (I-14)
15. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence on
City departments or employees:
a. Letter of Commendation to Police Office Dave Digatono, from Dick
Carlquist, for outstanding service provided in the
investigation, follow-up and arrest of four burglary suspects.
(I -15a)
b. Letter of appreciation to Rick Busch, Recreation Specialist,
from Ronald Kohls, New Hope -Plymouth Athletic Association, on
the fall soccer program. (I -15b)
16. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Thomas and Anita Vogel notifying them to remove a
basketball structure in the public right-of-way, pursuant to the
Council policy governing placement of basketball structures.
This structure was recently discovered by Tom Vetsch, Street
Supervisor, and the property owner was given 14 days to remove
the structure. (I -16a)
b. Letter from Hennepin County Commissioner Randy Johnson,
responding to City Manager's letter on yard waste composting
facilities. (I -16b)
c. Letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Tad Jude, from City
Manager, on the development of a Materials Recovery Facility.
(I -16c)
d. Letter commending Ronald Olson, 3345 Niagara Lane, from Dick
Carlquist, for his action in reporting a suspicious vehicle
parked in a neighbor's driveway. (I -16d)
e. Letter. to Society Steering Committee, Parish of St. Joseph, from
City Manager, on their development of a domestic assault
intervention forum in 1990. (I -16e)
f. Letter to Fred Lips, 14405 - 38th Avenue North, from Frank
Boyles, in response to Mr. Lips' resident feedback form on
extended office hours. (I -16f)
g. Correspondence from Bob Zitur. (I -16g)
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December 8, 1989
Page 5
h. Copy of letter to Baton Corporation, from James BTorgan, Frank
B. Hall & Co. regarding a trespass and landscaping screening
concerns with Parkside Apartments. (I -16h)
i. Postcard from Tom and Janet Dahler, 2845 Zanzibar Lane, to City
Council, on property taxes. (I -16i)
James G. Willis
City Manager
GET ACQUAINTED SESSIONS
Room
December 13 Frank Boyles/
8:00 - 11 a.m. Laurie Rauenhorst/
Helen LaFave
SESSION II
Dale Hahn
City Center
Council Conf. Scott Hovet
Room
Joe Ryan
December 15
12:30 - 3 p.m. Blair Tremere/
Chuck Dillerud
SESSION III Dan Faulkner/
Fred Moore
City Center
Council Conf. Eric Blank/
Room Mary Patterson
December IS
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dick Carlquist
SESSION IV
Lyle Robinson
City Center
Council Conf.
Room
December 20
James
G.
Willis
December 11
Bob
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
James
G.
Willis
SESSION IJames
Tom
G.
Willis
City Center
James
G.
Willis
Council Conf.
Jim Thomson
Room
December 13 Frank Boyles/
8:00 - 11 a.m. Laurie Rauenhorst/
Helen LaFave
SESSION II
Dale Hahn
City Center
Council Conf. Scott Hovet
Room
Joe Ryan
December 15
12:30 - 3 p.m. Blair Tremere/
Chuck Dillerud
SESSION III Dan Faulkner/
Fred Moore
City Center
Council Conf. Eric Blank/
Room Mary Patterson
December IS
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dick Carlquist
SESSION IV
Lyle Robinson
City Center
Council Conf.
Room
December 20
Jim
Kolstad
9:30 - .11 a.m.
Bob
Fasching
SESSION V
Tom
Vetsch
Public Works
Garage
Mark
Peterson/
Dan
Heitke
I. The Community
II. City Government
III. Roles and Relationships
IV. City Attorney
- Overview
- Holmes & Graven
V. Administration, Communications
Personnel, Transit, City Clerk
VI. Finance, Risk Management, Computer System
VII. Assessing
VIII. Building Inspection
IX. Planning, Housing & Redevelopment
Authority (HRA), Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG)
X. Engineering
XI. Park and Recreation
XII. Police/Civil Defense
XIII. Fire/Fire Prevention
XIV. Equipment Maintenance
XV. Sewer & Water Maintenance
XVI. Street Maintenance
XVII. Park Maintenance and Forestry
AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
Tuesday, December 12, 1989
7:00 p.m.
1A-3
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
Council Chambers
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 10, 1989
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Kent Stennes of Miles Homes, Inc. Variance to allow a 48 square foot
directional sign versus the 4 square feet allowed for property located
at 4700 Nathan Lane. (12-01-89)
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review information of incorporation in our Board of Zoning handouts
explaining the powers of Board and the Boards' feelings towards what
is reasonable use of the property, etc.
6. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, December 13, 1989
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
l;
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
November 29, 1989
A. Sammoui/Heritage West. Conditional Use Permit to amend RPUD Plan as
to setbacks located at 13115 38th Avenue North (89100)
B. Richard Whiting. Conditional Use Permit for a Radio Antenna located
at 5780 Rosewood Lane North (89104)
C. Comprehensive Plan
1. Land Use Guide Plan/Map
2. Sanitary Sewer Element
3. Transportation Element
A. DeVries/Wild Wings Addition. Lot Division/Lot Consolidation and
Variance located at 4925 Valley Forge Lane/10805 49th Ave (89101)
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
December 14, 1989, 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
5. Unfinished Business
a. Comprehensive Park & Trail Plan update - George Watson
b.
C.
d.
e.
6. New Business
a. New plats - none
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Regular PRAC Meeting January 11, 1990
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March 1, 1989
Mr. Bernie Barr
Lowry Hill Construction
6150 Hemlock Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
RE: LOT 4 BLOCK 2 DEERHAVEN SECOND ADDITION (11310 57TH AVENUE NORTH)
Dear Mr. Barr:
Recently you submitted a building permit application to our office for the proposed
construction of an attached single family dwelling located at the property
referenced above.
During our review process, it was noted that the placement of the proposed dwelling
on the property was less than the setbacks referenced on the site plan approved by
the Plymouth City Council as part of the final plat amendment for "Deerhaven Second
Addition". You have since inquired whether any administrative consideration could
be given to approve the proposed location on the lot in question without the need
to make formal application for a Planned Unit Development -(PUD) Amendment.
The Plymouth Zoning Ordinance permits the Zoning Administrator to authorize minor
changes in the location, placement and height of structures after the PUD Final Site
Plan has been adopted considering no major change, in use or provisions of open
space have occurred.
Your request for a reduced setback on Lot 4, Block 2, Deerhaven Second Addition, is
approved per the location referenced on the certificate of survey dated February 28,
1989 by Carlson and Carlson Inc., subject to the following:
All future construction must be in accordance with the setbacks referenced on
the approved site plan for Deerhaven Second Addition, specifically, a 35 foot
minimum from the nearest point of each building to 57th Avenue right-of-way
line, 50 foot minimum, from nearest point of each building to Deerwood Lane,
Zachary Lane and County Road 10 right-of-way lines.
Please be informed that our office will not be able to process any building permit
applications for units proposed on your platted outlots until such time municipal
sewer and water are physically made available, and the outlots are replatted.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA. � 'n?, TELEPHONIE (612; 559-2900
The signature line on the bottom of this letter is provided for your co -signature.
Please complete the signature block and return to me so that I have confirmation
that you fully understand, and will conform with the conditions set forth. -
Please contact me at 559-2800, Extension 222 should you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
tR�y a
Building Official
cc: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director
File
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Signature Date
JAMES J. THOMSON, JR.
Attorne, at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9209
December 4, 1989
Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612)337-9300
Re: Candidate Statement of Receipts and Expenditures
Dear Laurie:
The following information is submitted in response to the ques-
tions contained in your November 20 memo:
1. A Candidate ("Candidate" includes "Committee") who
receives contributions or makes disbursements of more
than $750 in a calendar year must submit an initial
report within 14 dalys after receiving the contribution
or making the d 4sbursement. The Candidate must
continue to make the following reports to the City
Clerk (filing officer) until a final report is filed:
(a) if a Candidate's name appears on the ballot, a
report must be made 10 days before the primary and
30 days after a general or special election; and
(b) a report must be made by January 31 of each year
following the year when the initial report was
filed.
2. The report referred to in 1(b) must be filed every year
until a final report is filed.
3. A "final report" may be filed when all debts have been
settled and all assets in excess of $100 in the aggre-
gate have been disposed. A final report cannot be sub-
mitted until the assets are $100 or less.
4. The following are permitted expenditures (methods of
disposing assets):
(a) salaries, wages and fees;
(b) communications, mailing, transportation, and
travel;
Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst
December 4, 1989
Page 2
(c)
campaign advertising;
(d)
printing;
(e)
office or other space rental, equipment purchase
or rental, furnishings and incidental supplies;
(f)
charitable contributions of not more than
$100
annually per charity;
(g)
other expenses that are reasonably related to
the
conduct of election campaigns. (Such expenses
need not be related to the Candidate's
own
campaign.)
(h)
expenditures to provide information
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constituents, even though not related to
the
conduct of an election.
As I mentioned to you on the phone, the information sheet
provided by the Secretary of State's office that was attached to
your memo is inaccurate. The legislature adopted an amendment to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211.A in the 1989 Session. The
amendment changed some of the time periods for filing campaign
financial reports.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Sincerer"lyJ,
mes Thomson, Jr.
JJT/amm
PL100-32
December 5, 1989
Joe Morley
Morley Bus Company
7434 Washington Avenue
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
SUBJECT: DIAL -A -RIDE PASSENGER SURVEY RESULTS
Dear Joe:
Attached for your information is a copy of the Dial -A -Ride survey results as
prepared by Laurie Rauenhorst, our City Clerk.
I am disappointed that the drivers were only able to collect 13 surveys to
begin with. On the basis of the limited amount of survey results, it is
essential that we followup on the following:
1. Can steps be taken to assure that callers are placed on hold only
during the time they are being scheduled through the computer. In
other words, add lines and persons to answer the lines during peak
call periods.
2. What step will be taken to improve the dispatcher "helpfulness"
rating.
3. What would the costs be to extend service hours four hours during
weekday evenings. Where could existing service hours be cut back to
pay for the additional hours. Please provide a proposal.
4. What will you do to reduce and eliminate late pickups?
Please provide me with your written response to these questions no later
than December 31 in order that we can examine what steps should be taken to
improve the Dial -A -Ride service, based upon the results of this survey. Let
me know—if yoy¢ have questions.
C
F�,&yls
As stant City Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
400; PLY[000TH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: November 29, 1989
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk#—
SUBJECT DIAL -A -RIDE PASSENGER SURVEY RESULTS
On duly 10, 1989, the City Council directed that a questionnaire be
administered to Dial -a -Ride passengers to determine effectiveness of the
service. Morley Bus Company drivers administered the questionnaire
during the month of October. Of the 75 surveys distributed, 13 were
returned. We don't know if the 13 responses are representative of all
Dial -a -Ride passengers. However, the survey brought several new points
to light and verified some of the concerns we were already aware of.
The comfort and cleanliness of the Dial -a -Ride vehicles were rated very
high, along with friendliness of the drivers. All respondents were
satisfied with the amount of time it takes to get to their destination.
This may mean the dispatchers are doing a good job of "zone scheduling"
by not resulting in excessive traveling time for each rider.
The most frequent origin for each trip was "home in Plymouth". The most
frequent trip destination was "within Plymouth - but not home", with
three indicating downtown Wayzata. Nine of the respondents primarily
use the service for getting to and from work, two for school, and three
for shopping.
The Dial -a -Ride service currently runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
weekdays. Six individuals requested the service be extended later in
the evening. Extension to 10:00 p.m. was the most common. On weekends
the service currently runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Three
individuals requested the service start earlier, 8:00 a.m. was most
common. Four individuals requested the service run later, with two
requesting extension to 7:00 p.m., one requesting 8:00 p.m., and one
requesting 10:00 p.m.
Areas for consideration appear to be the following:
1. Ten responders indicated that they get through to the
dispatcher when scheduling a ride, but are then put on hold. This
seems extremely high out of 13 responses.
2. The dispatchers were rated lower than the drivers, although the
lowest dispatcher ratings were "somewhat helpful".
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Dial -a -Ride Survey Results
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3. The most common requests for extended hours of service were an
additional four hours on weekday evenings, and an additional one
hour in the morning and two hours in the evening on weekends. Seven
individuals did not request additional hours of service.
4. Two responders have called Morley or the City regarding a problem
with service. One indicated the problem was not resolved promptly.
5. Ten responders were under the age of 35; only one was over 65. The
vast majority use Dial -a -Ride primarily for work; one-half do not
have another means of transportation. This provides valuable
insight into needs of the user, if it is an accurate representation.
6. Riders suggested more vans and drivers, better scheduling, and a
policy change to wait longer for riders. All seem to be attempts to
address the problem of inaccurate pickup times. This is the overall
problem that is expressed through the surveys.
Attached is a summary of the survey results.
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PLYMOUTH
DIAL -A -RIDE PASSENGER SURVEY RESULTS
TO SERVE YOU BETTER WE NEED YOUR OPINIONS ABOUT DIAL -A -RIDE.
PLEASE HELP US MAKE THE SERVICE BETTER BY TAKING A MOMENT NOW TO FILL OUT
THE SURVEY AND RETURN IT TO THE DRIVER. YOUR ANSWERS WILL REMAIN
CONFIDENTIAL.
1. How would you rate the Dial -A -Ride vehicles for passenger seating
comfort? (Circle one)
Very Good
10
Good
3
Satisfactory
0
Poor
0
Very Poor
0
2. How would you rate the Dial -A -Ride vehicles for exit and entry comfort?
(Circle one)
Very Good
10
Good
3
Satisfactory
0
Poor
0
Very Poor
0
3. Considering vehicle interior, how would you characterize the cleanliness
of the vehicles? (Circle one)
Very Good 8
Good 4
Satisfactory 1
Poor 0
Very Poor 0
4. About how dependable is Dial -A -Ride service: (Circle one)
Very Dependable 4
Dependable 7
Sometimes Dependable 2
Rarely Dependable 0
Never Dependable 0
5. How would you rate the driver's friendliness? (Circle one)
Very Friendly 12
Sometimes Friendly 1
Neither Friendly or Unfriendly 0
Sometimes Unfriendly 0
Unfriendly 0
6. When you telephone to arrange a ride: (check all that apply)
6 I get through to a dispatcher the first try.
10 I get through but am put on hold.
0 The phone is busy.
7. Generally, how helpful are the dispatchers? (Circle one)
6 Very Helpful
5 Helpful
2 Moderately Helpful
0 Not Very Helpful
0 Never Helpful
8. Thinking about your trip origins and destinations, show your most
frequent trip destination and origin on the list below. Under the "0"
column, put a check mark indicating the location which you most commonly
get on the bus, i.e., the origin of your trips. Under the column
labeled "D," place a check mark indicating the location which you most
commonly get off the bus, i.e., your destination.
0 D
10 1 Home in Plymouth
Ridgedale
Maple Grove - In Town
Golden Valley Shopping Center
New Hope K -Mart
1 3 Downtown Wayzata
1 5 Within Plymouth but not my home
3 Other Carlson Company - 1; work - 2
9. Dial -A -Ride operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Should additional hours be
added? If so, please specify:
Weekdays: Add service from:
Weekends: Add service from:
No Response: 7
6:00
p.m.
to
6:30
p.m. - 1
6:00
p.m.
to
8:00
p.m. - 1
6:00
p.m.
to
10:00
p.m. - 3
6:00
a.m.
to
11:30
p.m. - 1
6:00
a.m.
to
9:00
a.m. - 1
8:00
a.m.
to
9:00
a.m. - 2
5:00
p.m.
to
7:00
p.m. - 2
5:00
p.m.
to
8:00
p.m. - 1
5:00
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10. Have you ever called Morley Bus Company or the City of Plymouth about a
complaint about the service? _
2 Yes 11 No
If no, go to question 11.
If yes, was the problem resolved:
YES NO
1 1 Promptly
1 To your satisfaction
1 Courteously
11. What is the one change that would most improve Plymouth Dial -A -Ride?
Please explain.
1. When a customer gives a time of pick up, (i.e. 8:00 a.m.) the
driver should wait at least until that time before leaving. Not
driving by at 7:54 a.m. and the custoemr is not there yet, so he
decides to leave. This has been a big problem of mine. Sometimes
I cannot get there until exactly my pickup time. Please put this
to note!
2. I think you should put 30 minutes between rides, then your rides
will be on time. Also it will be worth it to me for $2.00 to
extend the hours to 11:30 p.m.
3. Maybe getting radios that work for the drivers so they can call in.
4. Try not to squeeze so many in a certain time zone.
5. More vans, rides.
6. Better pick up scheduling by dispatch.
7. That all the drivers know where they are going, so we can be on
time.
8. Service to points other than Plymouth.
9. Add more drivers - so you're not 45 minutes late!
10. More vans.
11. Do more advertising, alot of people don't know about Dial -a -Ride.
No Response: 2
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12. Thinking about the length of time required to get to your destination
each time you ride the bus, is each trip (check one)
0 Too Long
13 About Right
13. What is your primary reason for using Dial -A -Ride?
9 Work
2 Doctor/Dentist
1 Restaurant
1 Friend
2 School
3 Shopping
Other
14. Is your age:
3 Under 18
4 18-24 Years
3 25-35 Years
1 36-45 Years
46-54 Years
1 55-64 Years
1 65 +
15. Sex: Male 5 Female 8
16. Do you have another means of transportation without Dial -A -Ride?
Yes 6 No 7
THA14K YOU FOR SHARING YOUR OPINIONS! WE WILL PROVIDE RIDERS WITH A SUMMARY
OF THE RESULTS. RETURN THIS SURVEY TO YOUR DRIVER AND RECEIVE A 50�
DISCOUNT ON YOUR NEXT DIAL -A -RIDE TRIP.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 5, 1989
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager ,I
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director`
SUBJECT: STATUS OF PENDING DIRECTIVES
As you have requested, I am sending you this memo concerning
resolved and unresolved directives. When appropriate I will
include target completion dates.
1. We have a very limited inventory of logo and lettering for
our police squads. The pending directive lists a target
completion date of 12/01/89. It appears the Council,
especially councilmember Ricker, would like to have input
into future lettering and design on our marked squads.
At this time I can tell you that we will definitely have to
order new lettering, logos and striping. When the new squads
are put into service sometime in the late spring of 1990, I
will contact you regarding this matter. In the meantime, so
this matter does not fall through the cracks, I would suggest
leaving it as a pending directive and changing the target
completion date to 06/01/90.
2. The City Council will definitely be involved in all phases of
the Fire Station 1 planning process. The December 18th
council agenda will have the schematic design approval stage
as an agenda item. I would suggest changing the target
completion date from the proposed 01/01/90 to 02/01/90.
Also, the last sentence describing the directive, i.e. "the
Public Safety Director and Fire Chief are to determine and
make recommendations for a Fire Station 1 needs, etc." should
be deleted.
3. I spoke with Fred Moore today regarding the status of the
outdoor lighting at Fire Station 3. To the best of his
knowledge, he stated that councilmembers Sisk and Zitur were
the only ones complaining about the lighting at Fire Station
3. He does not know of any neighbors registering a
complaint. Fred stated that he was looking at some possible
modifications that would direct the light more towards the
ground than presently exists.
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James G. Willis
December 5, 1989
Page 2
Apparently the councilmembers felt that the present state of
the outdoor lighting at Fire Station 3 could be a nuisance to
adjacent properties. As stated previously, to the best of my
knowledge we have not had any complaints from adjacent
property owners. I leave this to your discretion whether it
should remain as a pending directive.
4. The publicity involving the amendment to our false alarm
ordinance is complete. We have sent letters to every alarm
permit holder regarding the change in the ordinance. Future
Plymouth on Parade issues, cable television and the
newspapers have, or will, publicize this change. I believe
that this pending directive could safely be moved from the
list.
That's all!!
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 22, 1989
PRESENT: Dan Campbell, John Ward, Stan Scofield, Joel Franz
Eric Luetgers, Bob Fasching, Bob Pemberton, Frank Boyles
ABSENT: Gary Pouti, Craig Bechthold, Tom Nelson
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 25, 1989 MEETING MINUTES
The Committee approved the October 25, 1989 meeting minutes as
submitted.
B. REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES
1. Neenah Manhole Cover Lifter -- Bob Pemberton reported that the
correct size Neenah lifter had been received on November 7,
1989. The lifter was purchased at a cost of $400. Bob Fasching
stated that usage of the lifter is at the preference of
individual employees. At this time, he would not require the
lifter's usage as mandatory. The committee recommended that
sewer and water employees be strongly encouraged to use the
lifter, especially beginning next spring when jetting of sewer
lines commences. Questions arose about whether the city should
invest in equipment anymore unless there is an assurance it will
be used so money is not wasted.
2. Safe Driver Award Program -- The committee reviewed the study on
motor vehicle mileage by selected city departments. In addition
to showing yearly and monthly department mileage, the study also
showed the monthly average emergency hazardous driving mileaqe
per employee group. Bob Pemberton recommended that for
employees qualifying for the monthly hazardous driving average,
a special recognition program be established in the form of a
monthly department drawing. The committee discussed the
effectiveness of recognizing high exposure/hazardous driving
versus overall high volume driving (9,000 miles per year).
After considerable discussion, the committee concluded that the
most effective safety reenforcement effort, would be for the
committee to recognize safety efforts for various departments or
employee groups on a periodic "surprise" basis. This
reenforcement program will be implemented.
3. Rear Window Protective Devices -- Bob Pemberton reported that
rear window protective devices will be fabricated at the public
works garage for installation on four pickup trucks. The four
trucks selected for the test, were identified as vehicles which
are used most commonly for carrying loads.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 22, 1989
Page 2
Bob Fasching suggested that the window devices be further
investigated prior to installation. He stated that some Public
Works employees are not in favor of their installation, noting
that there has been no previous accident experience with vehicle
loads coming through the rear window.
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Frank stated he would like Bob Pemberton to ask Dave Volker and
Dave Drugg to investigate accident experience for other munici-
pal maintenance departments. If the accident statistics
support the need for the rear window devices, then it would be
appropriate to proceed to evaluate what preventive efforts, if
any, are appropriate. Joel Franz suggested that the investi-
gation also include the type of loads being carried. John Ward
stated that an option to the rear window device, would be the
use of a cargo net which would protect both the vehicle driver
and other vehicles. He advised that there is a "leaky load"
statute which requires loads to be secured. Frank stated that
the state law should also be investigated.
4. Defensive Driving Course -- Bob Pemberton reported on the
defensive driving courses held on November 15 and 16 for City
employees. He advised that employee feedback received on the
course content was good. Committee members recommended that
safety concepts from the course be reenforced to employees
through articles in the Rock Reports. A suggestion was made
that the instructor be changed for the next offering.
5. Report on City Vehicle Inspections -- Bob Pemberton stated that
on November 2 all city vehicles, with the exception of marked
Police and Fire emergency vehicles, were inspected. He reported
that deficiencies found during the inspection could have been
avoided had vehicle operators followed the vehicle inspection
policy. Frank asked that Bob Pemberton send a memo to
supervisors and employees encouraging them to conduct the basic
vehicle checks contained in the vehicle inspection policy.
6. Temporary Employee Training Revisions -- Bob Pemberton reviewed
the revisions to the Public Works Park Maintenance Temporary
Employee Training Manual. The Committee recommended that the
temporary employee training session scheduled for April or May,
1990 be videotaped for future training purposes. Frank noted
that a number of safety-related videotapes have been produced
and are available to City supervisors. He asked Bob to index
the videotapes and distribute the index to supervisors.
7. Excavation/Shoring Issues
a. Building/ Plumbing Inspectors -- Bob Pemberton advised that
Joe Ryan confirmed that city inspectors do not enter
excavations which eliminates their exposure to below grade
hazards.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE (( --
November 22, 1989 `P
Page 3
b. City -let contracts -- Bob Pemberton advised that liability
portions of city contracts regarding excavation safety and
city -let purchase orders with respect to one time and/or
occasional Jobs are being reviewed.
c. Fire Department -- Installation of shoring equipment on
utility truck no. 21 is being accomplished. The shoring
materials should be completed by the next meeting.
II. ACCIDENT REVIEW
A. Consent Agenda. The committee approved the Consent Agenda. The
consent agenda contained one vehicular accident which was determined
non -preventable. A report and recommendation will be forwarded to
the City Manager.
B. Personal Injury Accidents. The committee reviewed four personal
injury accidents. Three accidents were determined non -preventable.
One accident report was withdrawn from committee consideration
because the injury could not be related to a specific work activity
and in most likelihood was the result of a pre-existing condition.
C. Vehicular Accident -- The committee reviewed one vehicular
accident. The accident was determined to be non -preventable. A
report and recommendation will be forwarded to the City Manager.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Safety Committee Rotation. Safety
the end of 1989 include Streets,
Center, and Maintenance Supervisors
to these divisions asking that
representatives before December 31.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Committee member terms expiring
Park Maintenance, Fire, City
Frank will send a memorandum
employees select replacement
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 5, 1989 P
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TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Direct6r
SUBJECT: DARE UPDATE
We are currently installing the DARE instructors in the four
elementary schools that will be participating in the DARE program
starting in January.
I was with Officer Craig Lindman yesterday when we met with the
principal and faculty at Zachary Lane Elementary. Darrel
Anderson participated with installing Susan Gottwald at Greenwood
Elementary, at the same time.
Today, Karen Forslund and I met with the principal and faculty
from Pilgrim Lane Elementary. Greg Oly and Darrel Anderson will
meet with the principal and faculty at Gleason Lake Elementary
tomorrow, December 6th.
The purpose of these meetings is twofold. First, it is a chance
to get to know each other and discuss the overall program and
mutual expectations. Secondly, a formal agreement is signed by
the principal, the teachers involved, the DARE officer, and
myself for each of the participating schools.
The success of the DARE program is, in large part, due to the
commitment of those in the "trenches" that will be working
together to provide drug abuse prevention education.
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B U L L E
December 6, 1989
TO: AMM Member Cities
FROM: Vern Peterson, Executive Director
RE: LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, LEGISLATIVE CONTACT SYSTEM, TAB,
ETC.
1. LEGISLATIVE CONTACT PROGRAM FOR 1990:
The Legislative Contact System first initiated for the 1988
Legislative Session and expanded for the 1989 session has been
designated as a high priority by the AMM Board for the 1990
Session which convenes on February 12th. This program under the
leadership of AMM Vice -President Larry Bakken and Boardmember
Gloria Vierling is expected to be a major component of the
AMM's Legislative Lobbying strategy for the 1990 session. As
you may know, the primary objective of the Legislative Contact
System is to get member city officials directly involved in the
AMM's lobbying effort by having them contact local Legislators
on key city issues in a timely fashion prior to and throughout
the session.
The first step in the process is for each member city is to
designate a Legislative Contact Person or to confirm that your
1989 contact person will again serve in that capacity. The AMM
office will be in direct contact with each city
Manager/Administrator in the next week or two to solidify the
contact list. This program is essential for Metropolitan Area
Cities and we hope you will give this matter your urgent
attention. Attached is a brief description of the duties and
job description for a Legislative Contact Person.
2. VACANCIES ON THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD (TAB):
There are two city vacancies on TAB as a result of the recent
city elections. Cities within the Metropolitan Area are
allocated ten (10) positions on this very important advisory
board and the AMM is responsible for making these nominations.
<To be eligible for nomination, you must be a Mayor or a
Councilmember.
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183 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227-4008
The TAB's regular meeting is the third Wednesday afternoon of
each month (usually from 2:00 to about 4:30 P.M.) in the
chambers of the Metropolitan Council. The TAB provides general
advice to the Metropolitan Council, RTB and MNDOT on
Transportation matters and one of its most important function's
is to annually determine FAU projects funding priority. While
recommendations/volunteers are wanted from throughout the
metro area, the officials previously serving in these two
positions were from Coon Rapids (Anoka County) and Roseville
(Ramsey County).
The AMM Board is soliciting nominations for these vacancies via
this bulletin and written nominations should be forwarded to
the AMM office, to my attention, by no later than Thursday,
December 21st.
3. VACANCY ON Ti-� TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMUK1i EE (TAC) :
The AMM also has eight appointees to the TAC and there is now
one vacancy due to the recent resignation from TAC of Charles
Siggerud, Director of Public Works for Burnsville. The major
function of TAC is to provide technical assistance and advice
to the Transportation Advisory Board on all facets of regional
transportation planning.
The TAC meets monthly at the Metropolitan Council Offices and
members usually also serve on at least one TAC Subcommittee.
The person to be appointed by the AMM Board to replace Mr.
Siggerud must be at a city department head level such as a
City Engineer, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works
or Director of Community Development, etc.
THE AMM BOARD IS SOLICITING NOMINATIONS FOR THIS VACANCY VIA
THIS BULLETIN. NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED IN WRITING TO
THE AMM OFFICE, TO MY ATTENTION, BY NO LATER THAN THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 21ST.
4. 1990 AMM LEGISLATIVE SESSION PRIORITIES:
Tree Ai'Li 73card In carts January will establish the final
legislative policy priorities for the 1990 session which
begins on February 12th. Straw ballots were sent to all
member cities in October, as you may recall, giving you as
member city officials, the opportunity to provide input into
the priority setting process. The ballots were collected at
the policy adoption meeting on November 2. The seven highest
policy priorities as chosen by the member city officials are:
1) Property Tax Reform/Relief, 2) Land Use Planning Law, 3)
Tax Increment Financing, 4) Comparable Worth, 5) Levy
Limits and Truth in Taxation 6) Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
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(transfer from general revenues to transportation financing,
and 7) Solid Waste.
The AMM's Legislative Coordinating Committee reviewed the
results of the membership straw vote on November 14th. and
decided to recommend five top priorities for the Board to
consider. The Committee is recommending the same priorities as
the member officials except it dropped MVET and Levy Limits and
Truth in Taxation. The Committee dropped these two since it is
extremely unlikely these issues will be considered in the short
session. We will advise you after the Board has acted in
early January. The AMM was very successful from a lobbying
standpoint during the last session by focusing most of our time
and energies on a selected number of highly important items.
5. UPDATE ON ENHANCED LOBBY EFFORT FOR THE 1990 SESSION:
There was a ;grief discussion and report at the membership
meeting on November 14th. about the need to strengthen and
enhance the AMM's professional lobbying efforts during the
coming session. As you know, the AMM is very concerned about
the 'bottom line' with respect to the amount of taxes paid by
the metro area taxpayers and the amount that is returned in the
form of state aids and programs, etc. There will probably be
strong efforts made during the next session to 'transfer' more
metro resources to greater Minnesota and the AMM may need
additional full time lobby help (another staff person or
contact lobbyist?) to protect the legitimate needs and
interests of AMM member cities. The Legislative Coordinating
Committee and Board of Directors are currently 'wrestling'
with this question and trying to determine the most acceptable
and effective means to assure equitable treatment of the metro
area by the Legislature.
Your thoughts, concerns and suggestions are most welcome and
we will keep you informed as the Board moves toward a
solution.
On behalf of the Board and Staff, we want to wish you a Joyous
Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year.!
DISTRIBUTION NOTE: This bulletin has been mailed individually
to member Mayors, Councilmember and Managers/Administrators.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: LEGISLATIVE CONTACT PERSON
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Assist the AMM staff in providing effective lobbying on various city
issues by contacting legislator(s) in a timely fashion through
calling and one on one meetings as appropriate.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Meet with AMM Legislative Coordinating Committee (LCC), Legislative
Coordinator, Executive Director, and Director of Legislative Affairs
at least once per session for issue briefings and operation
discussion. Thereafter, meet as needed.
Brief City Council on AMM priority policies and get official city
endorsements of such policies.
Inform AMM Staff as to City and Legislator positions on AMM
policies.
Develop sub contact system on an issue basis within contact city
using various council or staff persons that may have a unique
interest in a particular topic or a unique relationship with a key
legislator.
Contact Legislators or cause contacts to be made by others to
discuss AMM priority policies prior to the start of the session.
Make or cause to be made follow up contacts with legislators when
asked to do so by the AMM staff or the LCC.
Continually and as appropriate, make staff aware of progress of
contacts especially pro or con comments by legislators on the
subject issues.
Participate in calling chains of city contact persons as developed
by the Legislative Coordiantor.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS
An official that has an existing rapport with the targeted
legislator.
An official that has freedom to make contacts during the day.
* Used for 1990 municipal contribution requests.
Metropolitan Council Population Estimates.
* The City of Plymouth contributes funding to both the NWHNSC
and the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Scard and distributes
its total contribution between the two organizations. Plymouth
decided to allocate the funds in this manner since both organizations
serve residents of the city.
Estimated population of all 15 cities is 280,111.
Corcoran and Hanover are the only two member cities not
presently included.
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MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTION
TO THE NWHNSC
CITY
1987
1988
1989
1990
1990
Pop. Ct.
Pop.
Contri-
contri-
Per
bution
bution
Capita
Requests
Request
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Bk. Ct
29,555
29,420
$5,911
$6,472
0.22
Bk. Pk
52,392
53,842
$10,478
$11,845
0.22
Champ
13,251
14,500
$2,552
$3,190
0.22
Cry
25,009
24,900
$5,002
$5,478
0.22
Cay
4,247
4,295
$849
$945
0.22
G.V.
21,527
21,318
$4,305
$4,590
0.22
Hass
1,961
1,981
$392
$435
0.22
M.G.
33,4.19
35,882
56,690
$7,894
0.22
N.H.
22,785
22,944
$4,557
$5,048
0.22
Osseo
2,761
2,707
$552
$590"
0.22
Plym
43,834
47,800
541383
$5,497
0.115
Robb
14,528
14,588
$2,906
s3,209
0.22
Rogers
706
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715
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5141
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$153
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0.22
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TOTAL
256,015
274,893
s48,577
$5513C0
* Used for 1990 municipal contribution requests.
Metropolitan Council Population Estimates.
* The City of Plymouth contributes funding to both the NWHNSC
and the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Scard and distributes
its total contribution between the two organizations. Plymouth
decided to allocate the funds in this manner since both organizations
serve residents of the city.
Estimated population of all 15 cities is 280,111.
Corcoran and Hanover are the only two member cities not
presently included.
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
December 6, 1989
Dear Plymouth City Council Members:
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
I want to thank you for your support of the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council during our recent funding struggles.
Through the combined efforts of member cities, businesses,
churches, schools, human service agencies and individuals, we were
able to restore our Hennepin County funding for the Council at the
1989 level.
As the Council enters the 18th year of serving the Northwest
Community, we are grateful to find ourselves in the company of such
friends and supporters.
Again, thank you for your support. We look forward to working with
you in meeting the human service needs of our residents in 1990.
(e pe tfull submitted,
Pat icia S.ilder, Executive Director
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
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BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 493-2802
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUP PORT .
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES
COIJNCILS FUNDING FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY
WAS RESTORED BY THE COUNTY BOARD ! ! !
YOUR HARD WORK AND SUP PORT MADE A
DIFFERENCE'.!!
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is the human
service planning, researching, and coordinating agency for the
Northwest Hennepin area.
Our agency:
* speaks on behalf of Northwest Hennepin area residents
* works on initiatives to develop needed services in our
communities
* informs the community about available human services
and human service issues
* coordinates and plans for an effective and cooperative
human services system
* assures that consumers and other area residents have a
voice in decision making through a citizen
participation process.
We also administer the:
* Northwest Hennepin Surplus Commodities Program
* Community Outreach Forums to explore options for
low-income individuals
* Northwest Hennepin Emergency Services Program- for one
time loans for people in crisis.
Through collaborative endeavors the Council strives to create
cost-effective and quality human services to meet the needs of
people living in our community.
We look forward to working with you in 1990.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS:!!
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
("612) 493-2802
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
MEMO TO:
MEMO FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Executive Board
Staf f
November 21, 1989
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Eel
1990 Telephone Survey Municipal Questions, Agenda
Item #/0 -
The
/a•
The 1988 Telephone survey assessed northwest community residents'
opinions and perceptions of human services. In addition, several
cities requested a poll of issues particular to their city
government and city services be asked as well. Copies of the 1988
Telephone Survey are available in each city's Municipal Profile
for your review.
The 1990 Telephone Survey is scheduled for completion by May 15,
1990. Staff has begun reviewing the 1988 survey and plans to
finish the survey instrument by January 26, 1990.
1988 questions regarding city governments included the following
topics:
rating of city services, e.g., snow plowing, street repair
enforcement of city codes, e.g., garbage disposal
recycling information
property tax increase
senior housing
satisfaction in contact with city employees
awareness of duties of Mayor, City Council, etc.
education in school district
community development incentives
cable television
mandatory housing inspections
community center
public parks and recreation
BOARD ACTION REQUIRED: Review the listing above or the 1988
Telephone survey for the addition or deletion of topics. Proposed
topics/questions must be received at the January Board meeting on
January 10 to be included in the 1990 Telephone Survey. Staff
will develop the questions from the topics suggested. For further
information or to submit topics/questions, please notify Susan
Rest.
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. * Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 493-2802
PLYMOUTH CITY SERVICES
QUESTION #50. How much first-hand contact have you had with the
Plymouth City Staff - euite a lot, some, very little, or none?
QUITE A LOT: 2% SOME: 9%
VERY LITTLE: 8% NONE: 81%
QUESTION #51. From what you have seen or heard, how would you rate the
job performance of the Plymouth Cit Staff _ excellent, good. only
fair, orop or?
EXCELLENT:
4%
GOOD:
58% ONLY FAIR: 8%
POOR:
1%
DON'T
KNOW: 29%
QUESTION #52. Does your household Currently receive cable television?
YES: 18150 NO: 69% REFUSED TO ANSWER: 133%
QUESTION #53. City Council meetings and other informational oroarams
about city activities are televised on cable television. how freouentiv
do you watch these oroarams = very frecuently, occasionally. or never?
VERY FREQUENTLY:
1%
OF
THOSE
HAVING
CABLE
TELEVISION
OCCASIONALLY:
22%
OF
THOSE
HAVING
CABLE
TELEVISION
NEVER:
69%
OF
THOSE
HAVING
CABLE
TELEVISION
DON'T KNOW:
8%
OF
THOSE
HAVING
CABLE
TELEVISION
QUESTION #54. Do You think the City of Plymouth should provide more
senior housing?
YES: 43% NO: 18% DON'T KNOW: 39%
QUESTION #55. Do you think the City of Plymouth should provide
madatory inspections of all houses every 3 years?
YES: 17% NO: 74% DON'T KNOW: 8%
page 14
PLYMOUTH CITY SERVICES
I amog ing to read You a list of Plymouth city services. for each one
please tell me whether You would rate the quality of the service as
excellent. good, only fair, or Door?
OUESTION #36. Snow Plowing
QUESTION #27. Police Protection
QUESTION #38. Fire Protection
QUESTION #39. Street Repair and
Maintenance
QUESTION #40. Street Lighting
QUESTION 041. Garbage Pickup
OUESTION #42. Animal Control
QUESTION #43 Water Pressure
0UESTION #44. Drainage and Flood
Control
QUESTION #45. Park System
ONLY DON'T
EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR KNOW
40%
43%
5%
3%
9%
39%
48%
2%
1%
10%
44%
36%
3%
1%
16%
23%
51%
10%
6%
100/0,
17%
58%
11%
6%
8%
25%
49%
13%
4%
8%
25%
43%
180,10
3%
11%
18%
45%
20%
5%
12%
17%
40%
22%
090'
21%
47%
33%
5%
0%
1E%
OUESTION #46. In general do you feel that the City of Plymouth
enforces its codes fairly and consistently?
YES: 761D NO: 15% DON'T KNOW: 8%
QUESTION X47. Would you favor or oppose an increase in city or•coerty
taxes if it were needed to maintain existing cit services?
FAVOR: 57% OPPOSE: 20% DON'T KNOW: 23%
QUESTION 048. How much do you feel you know about the work of the Mayor
and City Council = a creat deal, a fair amount, very little, or none at
all?
A GREAT DEAL: 0%
NONE AT ALL: 44%
A FAIR AMOUNT: 3%
DON'T KNOW: 12%
VERY LITTLE: 4119.'
QUESTION #49. From what you know. do you approve or disapprove of the
iob the Mayor and City Council are doing?
APPROVE: 74% DISAPPROVE: 6% DON'T KNOW: 20%
page 13
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
IN
PLYMOUTH
WHEN: SUNDAY - DECEMBER 10TH 2:00 - 5:00 PM
WHERE: PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING
AND
PLYMOUTH CREEK PARK
3605 FERNBROOK LANE
PLYMOUTHS MN
WHAT: - VISIT WITH SANTA
- OLD FASHIONED SLEIGH -HAY RIDE
- HOT CIDER AND COOKIES
- SEE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS TREES
- MAKE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
- STORY TELLER
- STROLLING CAROLERS
- SEE OLD FASHIONED TOYS
Co -Sponsored by Plymouth Historical Society
and
Plymouth Pari & Recreation Dept.
-s::-Ic7
NOVEMBER 1989 VOLUME VI NUMBER 3
QLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN PLYMOUTH
On Sunday, December 10th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm the Plymouth Historical Society and
Plymouth Park & Recreation Department are co -sponsoring the third annual "OLD
FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN PLYMOUTH". The purpose of the event is to provide some old
fashioned Christmas spirit and activities for families in Plymouth. Children can visit
with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be right there to help the Elves hand out candy canes. A
sleigh/hay ride pulled by Belgian horses with bells jingeling will be giving rides ($.50
a person), hot cider and cookies will be provided, story teller, carolers and making
Christmas decorations are other activities for the children.
On Saturday, December 9th starting at 9:00 am we will decorate the two old fashioned
Christmas trees and building. We are looking for help in decorating and bringing items
that could be borrowed for the day to add some more old fashioned Christmas spirit.
They can be items as follows:
• Old fashioned antique ornaments
• Old fashioned toys to put under the tree
• Poinsettias
• Evergreen roping
If you can help or bring decorations, please call Virginia Ohman - 559-2456 or
Gary Schiebe - 473-4889.
Attached is a flyer describing the event so bring your friends,_ relatives, neighbors
and kids ages 9 months to 90 years young. We had a great time last year and this year it
will be even better.
We thought you might be interested in some of the specific volunteer help and businesses
involved to help the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department and Plymouth Historical
Society put on this event:
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Elves
Story Teller
Singers
Strolling Carolers
Hay Ride
- Phil Collins
- Mable Swanson
- Girl Scout Troop 486
- Bob Gasch
- Armstrong Chamber Singers
- John Uhrich and friend
- Firstar Metro Bank - Plymouth
- Bunker Hill Stables
1 A
NOVEMBER 1989 VOLUME VI NUMBER 3
QLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN PLYMOUTH
On Sunday, December 10th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm the Plymouth Historical Society and
Plymouth Park & Recreation Department are co -sponsoring the third annual "OLD
FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN PLYMOUTH". The purpose of the event is to provide some old
fashioned Christmas spirit and activities for families in Plymouth. Children can visit
with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be right there to help the Elves hand out candy canes. A
sleigh/hay ride pulled by Belgian horses with bells jingeling will be giving rides ($.50
a person), hot cider and cookies will be provided, story teller, carolers and making
Christmas decorations are other activities for the children.
On Saturday, December 9th starting at 9:00 am we will decorate the two old fashioned
Christmas trees and building. We are looking for help in decorating and bringing items
that could be borrowed for the day to add some more old fashioned Christmas spirit.
They can be items as follows:
• Old fashioned antique ornaments
• Old fashioned toys to put under the tree
• Poinsettias
• Evergreen roping
If you can help or bring decorations, please call Virginia Ohman - 559-2456 or
Gary Schiebe - 473-4889.
Attached is a flyer describing the event so bring your friends,_ relatives, neighbors
and kids ages 9 months to 90 years young. We had a great time last year and this year it
will be even better.
We thought you might be interested in some of the specific volunteer help and businesses
involved to help the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department and Plymouth Historical
Society put on this event:
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Elves
Story Teller
Singers
Strolling Carolers
Hay Ride
- Phil Collins
- Mable Swanson
- Girl Scout Troop 486
- Bob Gasch
- Armstrong Chamber Singers
- John Uhrich and friend
- Firstar Metro Bank - Plymouth
- Bunker Hill Stables
Cutter - Bob Paylor
Wreaths, Trees & Garland - Dundee Nursery
Candy Canes - Tad Jude
Cider - New Market, Country Store, Janssen's Food Village
Cookies - Plymouth Historical Society
EUM DONATION
Edith Hopperstad has been providing the record keeping of artifact donations to the
museum for many years. She would like to retire and find someone who would take over
this interesting task. Please call Edith at 473-3427 to volunteer your services or if
you know of someone who could help. Thanks.
MAILING AND MEMBERSHIP LIST
All of the people who have previously signed our guest book have been added to the
mailing list. You will have to pardon us if we didn't get your name or address exactly
correct. If you have any additions or corrections, please call Gary Schiebe at
473-4889.
if anyone would like to become a member of the Plymouth Historical Society, please feel
free to call Jack or Mary Malmstedt at 473-4493. The annual dues are Individual
$5.00, Family $7.50 and Lifetime $100.00.
R E G I O N A L TRANS I TBOARD
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` - November 29, 1989 G�
MICHAEL J. EHRLICHMANN
Chair Light Rail Transit Progress Report
Light rail transit is a highly visible issue in the region and I would like to bring everyone up to date on its
progress. As you may recall, in 1989 the legislature gave the Regional -Transit Board the responsibility of
coordinating the development of a light rail system for the metropolitan area. In addition, the Joint Light
Rail Transit Advisory Committee was developed to ensure input from the counties of the region.
The committee is comprised of: two Anoka County Commissioners, one Carver County Commissioner,
one Dakota County Commissioner, three Hennepin County Commissioners, two Ramsey County
Commissioners, one Washington County Commissioner, two Metropolitan Transit Commissioners and
'one representative from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
This committee has worked diligently over the .past months to complete the LRT. Development and
Financial Plan. Hours of study, compromise and negotiation have gone into this plan. The committee will
make final recommendations to the RTB for the plan on December 6, 1989. , The plan must include:
*A staging plan for LRT development covering five, ten, and twenty year periods.
*A LRT financing plan.
Here is a timeline for the plan:
December 6 Recommendation from Joint LRT Advisory Committee
December 8 -January 2 RTB reviews plan
December 18 RTB Public Meeting to receive comments on plan
January 2 RTB adopts plan
January 3 -February 14 Metropolitan Council reviews plan
February 15 Plan submitted to the legislature
In order to receive comments on the plan from local communities and interested individuals, the RTB is
holding a public meeting on December 18. Written comments on the plan will be received through
December 20,1989.
After we submit the.plan to the legislature, we will start io work on the LRT Coordination Plan which is
due to the legislature on July 1, 1990. To assist in directing our LRT efforts, we have hired David
Minister as the RTB Manager of Light Rail Transit Development.
Minister, a Civil Engineer, is a twenty year transit veteran who has worked on major transportation
planning and design projects in San Francisco, New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, Tucson,
.Sacramento and Santa Clara County. He has worked on light rail transit, highways, high occupancy
vehicle lanes, heavy rail, busways and commutet rail. He is moving his wife and four children to the
Twin Cities this spring.
The legislature spelled out our challenge and a strong partners on ey players has moved this
project forward. LRT is. becoming a reality. —
230 EAST FIFTH STREET, SE`IENTN F OOF. ST. PAUL, MN 55101 292-8789
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SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
1500 Northland Plaza Building
3800 West 80th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431-4409
(612) 893-6726
TO: SRA City Managers and Directors
FROM: Glenn Purdue, SRA Counsel
DATE: December 1, 1989
RE: U. S. West "Incentive Regulation Plan"
T \ a_
On October 30, 1989, U.S. West filed a petition with the
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission proposing an "incentive
regulation plan" as to telephone rates and equipment moderniza-
tion. The plan calls for authority to increase rates by up to
one and one-half percent over the next four years, shared earn-
ings above the cap with ratepayers on a 50/50 basis and installa-
tion of additional digital switching equipment. This type of
proposal is authorized under a new law passed by the 1989 Minne-
sota Legislature. Your municipality may have received from U.S.
West a brief summary of this plan and a proposed resolution
endorsing it.
It is important to note that your city is under no obligation to
act on this proposed resolution. We strongly recommend that no
action be taken until further investigation has been completed.
The October 30, 1981 filing date commenced a six month hearing
process before the Commission. Interested parties are given the
opportunity to intervene and comment on the plan in that hearing.
We believe that it is in the best interests of SRA members for
the SRA to intervene. This will enable the SRA to be fully
apprised of all information relative to the plan and to partici-
pate to the extent warranted.
The proposed modernization aspect of the plan, standing alone,
has significant impact on the metro tier system. The Commission
staff is presently reviewing the possibility of a study of the
tier system arising out of the Extended Area Service docket.
This includes a staff request of U.S. West to compute the tele-
phone rate to metro customers if the tier system were completely
eliminated. The U.S. West proposed modernization plan would
affect rate design by, in our view, further reducing the distance
of call -cost correlation underlying the tier system rate design.
Accordingly, we recommend that SRA members take no action by
resolution on the U.S. West plan. If you have any questions,
please contact Jim Strommen (337-9233) or me (893-6726).
� Bloomington
hoping to
keep trash
-
facility out
Stili, council
extends permit
By Kevin Duchschere
Staff Writer
Bloomington City Council members
made it clear Monday night that they
don't want a county garbage -han-
dling station in their city.
Nevertheless, they voted unanimous-
ly to extend a conditional -use permit
for a proposed transfer site in the city
until Dec. 19, in the hopes that Hen-
nepin County and a developer will
agree on terms that would locate the
garbage station in Dakota County.
Council members agreed to the ex-
tension after 90 minutes of convolut-
ed discussion that often had council
members and the audience shaking
their heads in exasperation.
Meanwhile, Hennepin County Com-
missioner Randy Johnson charged
that the developer of an alternative
garbage site in Burnsville, R.B.
McGowan Co. Inc., has not present-
ed a proposal. with necessary and
complete specifications.
"I would like to report to you we
have a written contract ... that is not
the case," Johnson said. He said that
McGowan had delayed transmitting
important information on the Burns-
ville site to Hennepin County and
said that the county would need as-
surances that permits to transfer gar-
bage would not be removed by Dako-
ta County or the city of Burnsville.
Developer Mike McGowan denied
that his company had delayed prog-
ress or made inaccurate statements to
Hennepin County and said that the
company would absorb the costs of
any changes in the site required by
Dakota County or Burnsville per-
mits.
Council members, who seemed oth-
erwise inclined to cut off the condi-
tional permit, finally decided to ex-
tend it for two weeks to give both
sides time to reach an agreement.
Council Member Neil Peterson said
that denying the extension would
send the matter to the Metropolitan
Council, effectively taking the city
out of the decision-making process.
"We're playing a poker game ... if
we turn this thing down and close the
door, that's a real risk," he said.
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�t
12-A QO
County lets
first transfer
station bid
Brooklyn Park
is site location
By John Rajkowski
The missing link to how
Hennepin County will dispose
of its solid waste in the 1990s
began to materialize last week
when the county boad approv-
ed a bid for construction for
the first of four transfer sta-
tions. '
The county has spent more
than five years starting up
curbside collection programs,
and the downtown Minneapolis
',incinerator. Now those two
links in the solid -waste chain
are firmly in place, with the
incinerator starting its burn-
. . ers last week.
The four transfer stations,
however, won't all be
• operating for at least two
years. In fact, one site has yet
to be determined. The stations
are required to get garbage
that isn't recycled from the
: curbside into the incinerator.
Garbage trucks will drop off
• their loads at the stations for
: transfer to the incinerator.
A.
vei.
F v r
r:. ° TheInst station planned' for
+completion will be the Brook,
lyn Park station at, 8100 Jef-
ferson Highway N.
The Brooklyn Park bid was
awarded to Knutson Construe -
tion Co. at $6.76 million, which
was slightly under the coun-
ty's estimate.
}
} In other transfer. station ac-
tion, the county approved
$320,000 to Kraus -Anderson
} Co. for the testing required
during construction of the four
+ stations. Kraus -Anderson has
been contracted to do soil
1 testing and other tests neces-
sary for quality control during
the construction.
The board also approved
$10,000 for a transportation
cost analysis to determine how
='.much i rvil4•Vost to`,haul�Oar- .. A.
Vbage - � - h .Burnsville" station
site instead of the Bloominton
site.
Bloomington city officials
have opposed the county for at
least five years regarding its
plans to build a station in the
central part of the city.
i Bloomington has often sug-
gested the Burnsville site as
more appropriate, Now the
county has entered into nego-
tiations -with Burnsville devel-
oper Michael McGowan to do
just that. McGowan's plan
also includes plans for a
marina and an amphitheater
at the Burnsville landfill site.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH -
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: December 4, 1989
TO: TO FILE
FROM: Virgil Schneider, Mayor
SUBJECT N,%TIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING HELD IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30.
I. WORKSHOPS
A. Measuring Productivity and Evaluating Services.
- Encourage ideas from employees
- Be slow to criticize if a new idea does not work out.
- Be innovative (i.e. computer access to the public in
high pedestrian areas such as shopping center, where the
public could get general information about local government.
- It seems very difficult to measure productivity in the public
sector, but it is a must.
B. Cable & Telecommunications: New Applications
Poor workshop for Plymouth. More applicable to County, i.e. example
was given on court proceedings via cable rather than in person,
thereby significant savings in transporting of prisoners.
Panelists provided information on their products reqarding
interactive cable t.v. City application might be the public taking
part in hot issues, applying for a building permit, applying for a
business license, or sending a message to city hall.
Panelists agreed that city will never fill a single channel - too
cost prohibitive.
C. Council -Manager Relations: Understanding Roles and Responsibilities
This workshop was as good as the cable t.v. workshop was bad.
Audiotape of workshop purchased by Lloyd and is available in Jim
Willis' office.
This was a good refresher course for me and excellent for
newly -elected officials. Larry Bakken, Golden Valley Councilmember,
was moderator. He did a good Job.
General questions that should be answered by the City Council is:
Where is the City going, and the City Manager's responsibility would
be the options of getting the city there. There was considerable
discussion on the "do's" and "don'ts."
December 4, 1989
Page 2
- D. Drugs and Your City
It was generally agreed among the panelists that the supply side
of drugs should be more or less the responsibility of the federal
government. The demand side should be the responsibility of the
state and local governments.
Panelists agreed that random sampling of city employees would be
good to set an example for the private sector. I would carry that
further and suggest random sampling of all public sector employees
- federal, state, local, education, military, etc.
E. Conflict Resolution: It Takes Two to Tangle
Discussed different techniques and approaches used to resolve
disputes. Two of the most effective seem to be third party
faciliator and the lapse of time.
II. GENERAL SPEAKERS - Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, Atlanta Mayor -elect
Maynard Jackson, and Jack Kemp, Secretary of U.S. Department of HUD.
III. OVERALL OBSERVATIONS:
This was my first National of League of Cities meeting. I regret not
having attended several years ago. I found the workshops and
discussion groups informative. I also found the interaction and
dialogue with other elected officials stimulating. Some of their
problems were very similar to Plymouth's problems, and others very
different.
November 28, 1989
Officer J. David Digatono
Plymouth Police Department
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
SUBJECT: COMMENDAT ION
Dear Officer Digatono:
It is my pleasure to present you with a commendation award. This
is the department's second highest award. It is given to you for
your outstanding service provided recently in the investigation,
follow-up and arrest of four burglary suspects.
On November 11th you were called to investigate a burglary at a
residence in which thousands of dollars worth of electronic
equipment, sporting goods, jewelry, and miscellaneous items were
stolen. Information regarding a suspicious car that was in the
area during the time of the burglary was given to you by a nearby
resident.
After completing your tour of duty on November 11th, you returned
to work at approximately 5:45 p.m. to follow-up on this case.
After notifying the on -duty sergeant of your intention to conduct
surveillance in another city of the suspicious vehicle, you were
assigned an unmarked police vehicle.
Approximately two hours later you observed the suspect vehicle
return to the address you had under surveillance. Twenty minutes
later another vehicle pulled up in front of the same residence.
There were several individuals associated with both of the
vehicles that you observed.
A short time later, both of the vehicles left the residence. You
decided to follow them. Since you had an unmarked police car you
were able to transmit your observations to both our agency as
well as neighboring police departments.
The two vehicles drove to a storage facility in a neighboring
city. At this time, you parked your police car and got out on
foot to obtain a closer view. You observed the four male parties
going in and out of the storage facility and loading items into
one of the vehicles. From your vantage point you could see a
number of items that appeared to belong to the burglary victim in
Plymouth.
3400 PLYD, OJTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
-E --,s
Officer J. David Digatono
November 28, 1989
Page 2
Approximately a half hour later the suspects left the storage
facility. You advised the Hennepin County Sheriff's radio of
your findings. Emergency radio channel 3 was used to coordinate
other police departments in the arrest of the suspects. The
vehicles were stopped by Brooklyn Park police officers. One of
the suspects was identified as a juvenile and was subsequently
released to his mother after questioning. The other three
suspects were booked at Hennepin County Jail.
A search warrant for the storage facility turned up additional
property that, more than likely, was stolen from other victims in
our area.
Your efforts and initiative were outstanding and certainly worthy
of recognition by presenting you a commendation award. Along
with this award is a distinct medal that is to be worn with your
uniform. There are a handful of officers who have achieved the
commendation medal. You should feel proud to join them in
wearing this distinct recognition.
Congratulations for a job well done!
Sincerely,
IZI—
Public
Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Personnel File
Department of Public Safety
Plymouth Police Department
Commendation Award
Awarded To
J. DAVID DIGATONO
In recognition of outstanding service displaying a
level of accomplishment significantly above that expected
of an officer.
Presented by
4227 XYLON AVENUE NORTH • NEW HOPE. MN 55428 • 533-9392
Rick Busch
Park and Recreation Department
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Rick,
November 11, 1989
On behalf of the NHPAA Soccer Committee, I want to thank you and your
staff who worked so hard to provide and maintain the facilities for
our fall soccer program. Please extend our thanks to all who were
involved with our program.
I would also like to thank you for putting together the fall schedule
for our program.
For your information we had 631 children participating in our soccer
program this past fall. This breaks down to 49 teams in 8 different
divisions and 193 games to be scheduled in an 8 week period.
Once again I would like to thank you for helping to make our fall
soccer program such a success.
Sincerely yours,
NEW HOPE/PLYMOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Ronald C. Kohls
1989 Fall Soccer Chairman
4227 %YLON AVENUE NORTH • NEW HOPE. MN 55428 • 533-9392
Rick Busch
City of Plymouth
Park & Recreation Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Rick,
November 11, 1989
Below please find the final number of youth players we had in our
fall soccer program by community.
New Hope 205
Plymouth 359
All Others 67
Total 631
I will forward to you within the next two weeks the number of players
we had in our summer soccer program.
Sincerely yours,
NEW HOPE/PLYMOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
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Ronald C CKohls
1989 Fall Soccer Chairman
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH
November 29, 1989
Thomas and Anita Vogel
3410 Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Vogel:
The Plymouth City Council recently became aware that numerous residents had
constructed basketball structures within the public right-of-way, generally at
the edge of street paving. The location and orientation of these basketball
structures necessitates the use of the street for playing basketball. This
practice interferes or potentially interferes with the movement of traffic and
place individuals using the street right-of-way for playing basketball at
risk.
In order to reduce the potential risk to pedestrians and motorists and reduce
the City's liability with respect to the use of such structures, the City
Council adopted a policy (attached) relating to the placement of basketball
structures on March 6, 1989.
The policy states that "In those cases where a basketball structure is located
in the right-of-way which is not in conformance with this policy, the City
Clerk shall notify the property owner, in writing, to remove the basketball
structure within 14 calendar days of said notice. If the structure is not
removed within the 14 calendar day period, the City shall remove the structure
at its expense.
This letter, as required by the policy, is your 14 day notice that your
basketball structure must be removed by December 13, 1989, or the City will
have no alternative but to remove the structure commencing December 14. You
will receive no further notice of this action.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
cc: Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
POLICY GOVERNING PLACEMENT OF BASKETBALL STRUCTURES
IN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
March 6, 1989
Resolution No. 89-155
Background
The City Council has become aware that numerous residents have constructed
basketball structures within public right-of-way, generally at the edge of
street paving. The location and orientation of these basketball structures
necessitates the use of the streets for playing basketball. This practice
Interferes or potentially interferes with the appropriate movement of traffic
and place individuals using the street right-of-way or playing basketball at
risk.
Policy
In order to reduce the potential risk to pedestrians and motorists and reduce
the City's liability with respect to the use of such structures, the following
procedures are hereby established:
1. Construction or placement of basketball structures within the public
right-of-way shall not be permitted after March 6, 1989.
2. In those cases where basketball structures are known to exist in the
public right-of-way on the date of this policy, based upon a survey
conducted by the City in 1988/1989, the property owners shall either:
a. Remove the basketball structure from the public right-of-way
on or before dune 1, 1989; or
b. Apply for a one-year permit in order that such a structure may
be maintained so long as the existing property owner owns the
property.
3. If a homeowner with a basketball structure located within the
right-of-way desires a permit for such a structure, the homeowner may
make an application to the City Clerk on or before April 1 of each
year. As part of the application process, the property owner shall
agree in writing to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City for
any and all injuries arising out of the existence of the basketball
structure. The fee for the annual permit shall be $10. The permit
shall be accompanied with a copy of the homeowner's insurance policy
in the amount of $600,000 naming the City as an additional insured
with respect to the placement of a basketball structure in the
right-of-way. Upon receipt of the application, the City Clerk shall
determine whether or not it meets the intent of this policy and if so,
issue a permit for the year requested. A sticker shall be issued to
the property owner to affix to the basketball hoop base signifying
that it is currently permitted.
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POLICY GOVERNING PLACEMENT OF BASKETBALL STRUCTURES IN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
Page 2
For each subsequent years' license, the City Clerk notify the property
owner 30 days prior to the expiration date of the insurance policy.
This date shall become the new anniversary date of the license. So
long as the original homeowner renews the permit in accordance with
this policy, the basketball structure shall be allowed to remain in
the street right-of-way.
4. If a permit once issued expires for any reason, or if the ownership of
the property changes, the City Clerk shall, upon notification, direct
that the basketball structure be removed from the street right-of-way.
5. In those cases where a basketball structure is located in the
right-of-way which is not in conformance with this policy, the City
Clerk shall notify the property owner, in writing, to remove the
basketball structure within 14 calendar days of said notice. If the
structure is not removed within the 14 calendar day period, the City
shall remove the structure at its expense.
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RANDY JOHNSON TIN"PHONE
COMMISSIONER ?� �G" 612-348-3088
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BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
December 4, 1989
James G. Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
I received your November 29 letter objecting to my proposed resolution
that encourages cities to be more cooperative in siting yard waste
composting facilities.
I agree with you that 47 separate yard waste compost facilities
will be more expensive to operate than one or two. I also agree
that 47 separate sites will be more difficult to monitor. The problem
is that the cities have the authority to site such centralized facilities
and the county does not. The cities have stubbornly refused to
accept the idea of yard waste from other cities to be composted
within their own borders.
In view of this attitude by the cities, I think we should explore
this possibility of allowing each city to handle its own yard waste
on a local basis since after January 1 it can no longer be landfilled
or incinerated.
It is interesting to note that since the County Board began discussing
this method of having the cities more directly involved in waste
management, the amount of cooperation and willingness to explore
alternatives seems to be sharply increasing.
Thank you for writing.
Very
my y urs,
l
Randy Johnson
Commissioner
VC
December 6, 1989
Commissioner Tad Jude
Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
A-2400 Government Center
300 South 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN. 55487
SUBJECT: MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY
Dear Comms ssiiones ,I1tde:
For approximately two years, Plymouth has been encouraging your County Staff
to acquire and develop a Materials Recovery Facility. Enclosed is a copy of
the minutes of a meeting of City Recycling Coordinators, refuse haulers and
County staff discussing how to implement commercial/industrial recycling.
Although the residential programs appear to be running smoothly, there are no
provisions being made for collection of recyclables from small to mid size
commercial or industrial entities or from multifamily apartment buildings.
It is our opinion that a central location provided for small companies to drop
off recyclables directly, or for their refuse haulers to drop them off, would
greatly enhance the commercial/industrial recycling effort. Haulers could be
encouraged or required to pick up recyclables separately, providing there was
a place to drop them off, without requiring that each garbage hauler market
the materials themselves. If a Materials Recovery Facility were provided,
especially for commercial drop offs, the amount of recyclable material
recovered from the waste stream would be significantly higher. Last June it
was further demonstrated that even residential programs were in jeopardy of
the extremes of market fluctuations for recyclable materials.
It is our understanding that the Materials Recovery Facility proposed by the
County is in jeopardy because of opposition from some private sector persons
who claim that there is no need for a County facility and that they are doing
the job. We agree that the private sector is adequately handling the
residential material at this time. However, the small commercial/industrial
businesses, as well as multifamily apartments, are still not recycling and we
believe this situation would change if a Materials Recovery Facility were
provided by the County. We believe it is important that the County Board
consider the recycling needs of the future in determining the adequacy of
private sector facilities rather than relying on private sector facilities
based on what is happening today.
Commissioner Jude
Dec. 6, 1989
Page Two
Plymouth urges the Hennepin County Board to go forward with the Materials
Recovery Facility to be used by both residential and commercial/industrial
entities. Thank you.
Sincerely,
a es G. Willis
it Manager
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cc: Mayor Schneider
City Council Members
Dale Ackman
Dick Pouliot
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MEETING 014 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING
AUGUST 18, 1985
List of attendees is attached.
Dick Pouliot stated that the purpose of the meeting was to update haulers on
recycling in Hennepin County and to discuss alternatives for
commercial/industrial recycling.
Hennepin County Recycling Coordinator Carl Michaud said that the County has
heard comments that it should get into commercial/industrial recycling.
Michaud updated the attendees on County actions. He said the County has
proposed that four transfer stations be built within one to two years.
Sites under consideration are in Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Bloomington, South
Minneapolis.
Michaud noted that the transfer stations would be used primarily for refuse
transfer from smaller trucks to larger trucks. The transfer stations will
also include an area designated for recycling. It currently is undefined
what will be happening in the recycling area of the transfer station, but it
will include some kind of drop-off areas for recycling, household hazardous
waste, and yard waste.
Michaud said that because recycling has momentum, the County may be
interested in providing some sort of drop-off location for recyclables for
the one to two year interim period while the transfer stations are being
built.
Michaud also noted that the County has formed a task force to look at
recycling in Hennepin County and make recommendations for improvement.
Robbinsdale Recycling Coordinator Jean Buckley reported on actions
Robbinsdale has taken to encourage recycling. Robbinsdale has implemented a
two-tiered rate system. People who recycle pay $9 per quarter less for
refuse collection than non-recyclers. Residents are also limited to 60
gallons of garbage. Residents wishing to dispose of more must have prepaid
stickers on each extra bag. Stickers cost 50¢ each.
Robbinsdale has also passed an ordinance for commercial recycling, effective
December 31, 1988. All commercial properties, including multi -family units
and businesses that generate mixed waste must have a recycling program that
is approved by the City.
Initially, office paper and corrugated cardboard are the candidates for
commercial recycling. In multi -family units, cart systems to separate
recyclables are being considered.
MEETING ON COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING
AUGUST 18, 1988
Page 2
Dick Pouliot reported on actions taken in St. Louis Park in regard to
commercial/industrial recycling. The St. Louis Park hauler collects paper
separately from other garbage at no extra charge. St. Louis Park plans to
recycle other commercial/industrial waste in the future.
Dick Pouliot outlined some alternatives for implementing commercial
recycling.
1. The City or County could pass an ordinance requiring the
City/haulers to pickup recyclables separately.
2. The City or County could pass an ordinance making source separation
mandatory for commercial firms.
3. The City or County could provide voluntary incentives to haulers or
firms.
4. The City or County could provide a facility for convenient drop-off
of recyclables free of a tipping fee.
5. The City or County could hire a separate hauler to collect
recyclables from commercial firms.
Dan Scherer said any subsidy would need to be worked through the cities.
Carl Michaud said haulers should not expect a subsidy from the County. All
other alternatives Must be exhausted before a County subsidy is considered.
The County is taking a user fee approach by charging $75 per ton for
drop-offs at the transfer station.
Dick Pouliot noted that the idea of a county subsidy may be highly unlikely,
but he wanted to discuss it as a possibility so that the entire range of
alternatives to spark commercial recycling are considered.
Dick Pouliot asked the haulers if they would prefer to have the freedom to
collect commercial/industrial recycling without accounting for volume by
city.
Chuck Kutter said it is hard for haulers to plan for commercial or
Industrial recycling without leadership from the County. He suggested that
the County establish something concrete for all haulers. He added that
establishing an interim program for commercial/industrial recycling puts a
hardship on smaller haulers because they may have to change the program
after the transfer stations are built.
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MEETING 014 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING
AUGUST 18, 1988
Page 3
Kutter suggested that the County establish a drop-off center and buy back
recyclables at 10 to 15% less than market value.
Jim Gencauski said that firms will only recycle if an ordinance mandates it,
or if the cost of dumping mixed garbage is excessive enough to make
recycling attractive. He suggested that the County offer a drop-off center
and see how many haulers voluntarily use it. If there is no interest, the
County will know that it either must legislate commercial/industrial
recycling, or make the tipping fee high enough to make recycling attractive
to haulers.
Chuck Kutter said he agreed. He said that commercial/industrial recycling
would take care of itself when tipping fees increase to $75 per ton.
Jerry Sisk said that most discussion regarding recycling focuses on source
separation. The crucial point is that there must be a market for these
recyclable materials. He said the State, Met Council and County need to get
Involved in ensuring that there is a market that pays for recyclables.
Dan Scherer said that haulers are in a delicate position. Adding an extra
truck or person to collect recyclables could make or break many small
haulers. He said the County and Cities must be sensitive to this.
Carolyn Smith said that the haulers must realize that city recycling
coordinators are working under the state and county mandate that no
recyclables go to landfills by 1992. She said that haulers should be
charging the generators of the waste.
Rick Hawkinson suggested that the County use subsidies to cover the hauler's
costs through the interim period. He said many cities are not taking
advantage of the subsidies.
Carl Michaud said many cities are taking advantage of the subsidies. He
also noted that the County task force is questioning whether the County
needs to keep subsidizing city recycling programs once the $75 tipping fee
goes into effect.
Dick Pouliot said it is important to realize that while County may be
picking up 50 to 80% of recycling program costs, the cities are still
picking up 20% of the cost. He said that the haulers continue to charge the
same for refuse collection services.
Jerry Sisk said that this does not hold true in the commercial sector. As
volume decreases in the commercial sector, the rates charged for refuse
collection also decrease.
MEETING Ow COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING
AUGUST 18, 1988
Page 4
Dennis Fields outlined a corrugated cardboard recycling program instituted
by Rohn Industries in the spring of 1988. He said the program collects
about 50 to 60 tons of cardboard per month.
Rohn Industries reduces the cost of refuse collection for commercial/
industrial firms by eliminating a large volume of waste, i.e., cardboard,
from the refuse collection bins. He said the program is working and now
It's a question of who will collect recyclables - a recycling collector or a
refuse hauler.
He said the generators of commercial/industrial waste are willing to
participate in a recycling program in order to save money or divert the
material from a landfill as long as they break even. Usually generators see
a 35 to 45% decrease in refuse collection costs.
Sandy Roskowiak said haulers have problems storing cardboard. Without
guarantees from the County, it is difficult for haulers to get into the
recycling business. She said it was unfair to look at one person's
operation and say he's doing it, why can't you. Sandy said she is excited
about commercial/industrial recycling if the County gives a guarantee that
there will always be a place to drop the material at no charge, despite
fluctuations in the market. She said she would be particularly interested
If the County established a buy-back program.
Carl Michaud said that under the proposal of the drop-off center, it is
assumed that the County and the hauler will share the risk. He added that
the County has made a commitment to recycling at the transfer station. The
question to deal with now is do we do something in the interim, while these
transfer stations are being built.
Dick Pouliot suggested initiating the $75 tip fee sooner than planned and
using the extra funds to subsidize commercial/industrial recycling.
Carl Michaud said he could bring that up at a public hearing. However, he
hasn't heard of people who are willing to pay increased costs.
Dennis Fields said that there is much more to be recycled than cardboard.
Given the market, cardboard is probably the least desirable item. Haulers
should look at other recyclables. He said every time haulers dump
recyclable materials in landfills they are throwing away money.
Dan Scherer said that the County and Cities seem interested in bending over
backwards to provide a drop-off center for commercial/industrial recycling.
He would like to see a convenient location for dropping yard waste.
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M`c 1114C ON COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING
AUGUST 18, 1988
Page 5
Dick Pouliot asked if it would be advantageous to haulers for cities to pass
ordinances so that all haulers must collect recyclables. He said, under
this program, all haulers would be working with the same added cost and
rates would likely remain more equitable.
One hauler said that the success of Rohn Industries may compel other haulers
present at the meeting to look at offering recycling pickup. He added that
he thought recycling firms like Rohn would likely fill-in in the interim.
Sandy Roskowiak said it is likely that she would not do anything with her
hauling firm in the area of commercial/industrial recycling until the
tipping fees increase.
Dennis Fields said that haulers should take advantage of recyclables because
there is money to be made. Fields said that Rohn Industries is willing to
accept recyclables collected by haulers and handle marketing them. He said
that Rohn Industries is very interested in cooperating with haulers.
One hauler (unidentified) said that the best compromise would be to have
either a publicly run or privately run site so that people can dump
recyclable materials. He said the City would need to promote
commercial/industrial recycling to the commercial/industrial sector. By
making commercial/industrial firms aware of the option to recycle, the
dynamics of the market will take care of itself. The Cities will create an
atmosphere where haulers will want to be innovative. He said under such a
system, the incentive to the hauler would be to offer separate recycling
collections because if they don't do it, someone else will.
Carolyn Smith asked if Ordinance 13 affects commercial/industrial
recycling. She also asked if city recycling coordinators could get an
ordinance from the County to make commercial/industrial recycling mandatory.
Carl Michaud answered that the current ordinance does not specify what
sector the 16% volume must come from.
Dan Scherer said that the County's debagging program at the compost site is
essential to the yard waste collection program.
Dick Pouliot said Plymouth is looking at an ordinance, like the yard waste
ordinance, to require separate collections of commercial/industrial
recycling. However, it seems as though it would be more advantageous if
haulers could travel from city to city to collect recyclables.
MEETING ON COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIA RECYCLING
AUGUST 18, 1988
Page 6
Randy said that a convenient drop-off site is important. He said that if
given a place to drop recyclables, he would be willing to take the risk of
buying necessary equipment as long as the County does the marketing. He
noted that he would like a drop-off center to be within a 15 minute drive.
Carl Michaud suggested that everybody consider all the ideas discussed at
the meeting. He suggested that city coordinators get together to discuss
the issue of commercial/industrial recycling further.
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November 29, 1989
Ronald Olson
3345 Niagara Lane North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
SUBJECT: CITIZEN COMMENDATION
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
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Dear Mr. Olson:
In reviewing the burglary reports for November, I noticed that
you were instrumental in clearing a burglary that occurred in
your neighborhood.
It is my understanding that you were witness to a suspicious
vehicle that was parked in the driveway of your neighbor, who was
burglarized. When a police officer was called to investigate the
reported burglary, you provided information regarding the
suspects, a description of the vehicle and the license number.
Because of your alert actions we were able to make the arrest of
four criminals and place the three adult subjects in jail! I
understand that a substantial amount of stolen property was
recovered when the criminals were arrested. A subsequent search
warrant was issued for the storage facility in Brooklyn Park and
more stolen property was recovered!
Because of your alertness a crime has been cleared and the
persons responsible will be punished.- Thanks for getting
involved and making Plymouth a safer place to live.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Carl ist
Public Sa ety Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. 1,1INNFSOTA 5^447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
December 5, 1989
Women in Society Steering Committee
The Parish Community of St. Joseph
8701 - 36th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Dear Ladies:
Thank you for sharing your plans for developing a domestic assault
intervention forum for next June 21.
This year I have been attending meetings of an organization which normally
meets on the third Thursday evening each month. I do not know if those
meetings will continue in 1990 on the same schedule, but at this time I am
presuming they will. If that is the case, I would not be able to join you
on June 21. I would appreciate, however, receiving a copy of your final
agenda in order that I could share it with members of the Plymouth City
Council, as well as our Public Safety Department.
Thank you for inviting me to your forum.
Yours truly,
-Y
mes G. Willis
C t Manager
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JP,RD. PL_YtJ!OUTH_ MINNES0iA 55u41 TELEPHONE f612) 559 280
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January 3, 1990
We are members of the Women in Society Group of Christian
Social Justice Ministry of the Parish Community of St.
Josephs of New Hope/Plymouth. One of the goals of our
group is to assist victims of domestic assault.
We extend an invitation to you and to members of your
organization to attend the Domestic Assault Forum at St.
Joseph's Parish Center, 36th and Boone Avenues North, on
Thursday, June 21, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Will you fill out
and return the attached form.
We are confident that your support will increase community
awareness and will result in additional Domestic Assault
Intervention Programs.
Sincerely,
THE P,%PISH COMMUNITY OF SAINT JOSEPH • 8701 36TH AVENUE NO. • MINNEAPOLIS • MN 55427 • 544-3352
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December 1, 1989
James G. Willis, City Manager
Plymouth City -Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
Attached is the letter that we are planning to send to
organizations that will be involved in the Domestic
Assault Intervention Forum to be held on June 21, 1990,
at St. Joseph Parish Center in New Hope.
We would like for you as a community leader to be one of
our participants. Before we send the attached letter,
we need to know if you can attend on that date.
Please respond by December 15 to Mary Kennedy -Lamb at
544-3352 (work) or 545-6621 (home).
We look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
WOMEN IN SOCIETY STEERING COMMITTEE
Alice Svigel
Sandy Vieau
Mary Kennedy -Lamb
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RESPONSE FORM
DOMESTIC ASSAULT FORUM
I will be able to attend the Domestic Assault
Forum on Thursday, June 21, 1990, at St. Joseph's.
I will not be able to attend.
Name
Address
Phone Home Work
Comments:
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Mr. Fred Lips
14405 38th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS
Dear Fred:
I am glad that you were able to attend our November town meeting. It was
pleasant to chat with you about your concerns.
In your resident feedback form you suggested that the City consider staying
open after 4:30, or before 8 a.m. each day. Some years ago we experimented
with an extended office hour program wherein each Monday night between 4:30
a.m. 7:30 p.m., each department in City Hall was available to the public.
This experiment required that at least one person be present in each
department to assure that we could respond to any resident concern which
might arise.
During the course of this experiment, we kept track of the number of
customers serviced during these hours. We found that at the onset of the
program there were enough customers to justify the program. After a few
months the numbers dropped to unacceptably low levels, despite our attempts
to publicize the program.
In short, over time the number of customers did not justify the program. We
will continue to monitor feedback forms like yours to see if there is a
basis for recon 'dering the extended office hour program.
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Ass' ant City Manager
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RESIDENT FEEDBACK
Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does not appear
on the town meeting agenda to which you would like the City to respond
and/or investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we
will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern.
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December 1, 1989
Betty Herbes, Mayor
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive No.
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear Betty,
I wish to thank you, your Councilmembers and City Manager for seeing to it
that I got home from the airport in a Crystal van. Your city certainly had
an excellent turnout for the National League of Cities convention. It's
always good to be able to visit with the elected officials of a neighboring
community when attending such a gathering. We certainly learned alot and
our communities hopefully will be better in the future because of our
attendance.
Please extend my thanks to your public officials. I do realize and
appreciate that we use your lock-up facilities in order to facilitate our
domestic abuse project relative to mandatory arrest. Hopefully, someday we
will be able to accommodate similar lock-up facilities.
I hope to see you at the District 281 Governmental Affairs Committee. The
very best holiday greetings to you.
Sincerely,
Bob Zitur
Council Member
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE 1612) 559-2800
Dale Gustafson
Councilmember
City of Brooklyn Park
5800 85th Avenue No.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Dear Dale,
As you requested, I am enclosing a Plymouth pin and background information
about it for your collection. I am grateful for the work that you have done
in the past.
It certainly was great to see you at the National League of Cities
convention. Your city had a marvelous turnout at the convention. Overall,
there was a great turnout from all our suburbs in Hennepin County. We
certainly have plenty to think about and where we're going with our
communities in the future.
Sincerely,
Bob Zitur
Councilmember
cc: Mayor & City Council, Plymouth
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
December 1, 1989
Joy Tierney, President
Plymouth -Wayzata League of Women Voters
17915 20th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MPJ 55447
Dear Joy,
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Unfortunately because of a prior commitment, I will not be able to attend
the League of Women Voters meeting next week at Fire Station No. 3. Please
extend my regrets to your members and give them the following message.
The reason for my not attending your gathering tonight is that I will
be attending a Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (C.A.S.H.) Board
meeting this evening. For your information, the C.A.S.H. Board is
made up of three County commissioners, three suburban elected
officials appointed by the County commissioners, representatives from
human services board, and low income representatives in the suburban
area. We are involved in dealing with money designated for low income
persons which comes from the federal government to the state and then
to our board, and with various programs for low income persons.
I was raised in a home where my mother was extremely active in the
League of Women Voters. I therefore realize all the work that you do
for good government. Thank you for inviting me and the best of the
holiday spirit to each of you.
Joy, thanks again for the work which you do for the City. Let's stay in
touch.
Sincerely,
Bob Zitur
Council Member
340(1 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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December 1, 1989
Ms. Jar, Zejdl ik
BATON CORPORATION
331 2nd Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Re: Parkside Apartments - Plymouth, Minnesota
Dear Ms. Zejdlik:
Frank B. Hall & Co. of Minnesota, Inc.
Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street, Suite 1100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431
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I wish to again bring to your attention a couple of problems regarding the
captioned.
As you know, some of the apartments are occupied by people with pets who
continue to trespass on our property. In spite of numerous pleas regarding
this issue, the problem has not been resolved. It would be my suggestion that
a fence be constructed to eliminate the possibility of animals trespassing on
our property.
Another issue of great concern is the large evergreen tree that was planted as
a screen between the two properties that died over two years ago. In spite of
our bringing its removal to your attention for some time, it was not removed
until just last fall.- More importantly, however, there is still a hole where
the tree was. Our question now is, when will a tree of similar size be
planted? As mentioned, I have contacted you on numerous occasions regarding
this issue. The only response we get is from the caretaker at the apartment
buildings, who by her own admission, states she is unable to do anything about
this.
We would appreciate a meeting or at least a telephone conversation with you
regarding these two issues.
Sincerely,
Ja es W. Bjorgan
Vice President
(Direct Telephone #893-6782)
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cc: Virgil Schneider, Mayor
Teleohone(6121,835-5030 Telex 4310141 FAX /A191R43-AA49
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