HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-22-1989CITY CODICIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 22, 1989
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, December 25.
2. COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM MEETING -- Wednesday, December 27, 1:30 p.m.
The Council will be meeting with Helen LaFave and other staff
members to discuss improvements to the City's communications
program. This meeting will be held in the Council Conference Room.
Attached separately is a memo on this topic for Councilmembers to
review prior to the meeting.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, December 27, 7:30 p.m. Regular
Planning Commission meeting in City Council chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-3)
4. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Tuesday, January 2, 1990.
5. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for December and Oanuary are
attached. (M-5)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. MEETING OF NEW MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
PLYMOUTH POLICE ASSOCIATION - Attached is a copy of a memo I
received from Chief Carlquist from David Thompson, one of our police
officers. The memo is self-explanatory. (I-1)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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2. DISTRICT 281 GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Councilmember Zitur and I
attended the meeting of the Government Advisory Council Tuesday
morning. The focus of the meeting was to meet with City
representatives to discuss means by which municipalities within the
District could cooperate and work together to develop coordinated
plans for summer activities. It is anticipated that the District
will not be offering summer school in 1990. If this occurs, we
recognize that the municipalities will be confronted with demands
for recreational and/or other programs. A committee has been
established composed of representatives of each of the recreation
departments and the School District to discuss means of addressing
this potential problem. Councilmember Zitur is Co -Chair of this
committee, along with Mayor boy Robb of Robbinsdale. Attached for
your information, at Bob's request, is a copy of the November 21
minutes of the Government Advisory Council. (I-2)
3. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE EXPENSE REPORT - Attached is an
expense report of Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Ricker and Zitur,
regarding their recent attendance at the National League of Cities
conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This information was requested by
Councilmember Vasiliou. (I-3)
4. BEACON HEIGHTS SCHOOL - Blair Tremere and I met with representatives
of the Wayzata School District this past week on two occasions to
discuss the Beacon Heights School issue. The School District has
been working with Mr. Clint Carlson on the possible sale of the
school. Mr. Carlson has no specific plans for the use of the build-
ing, although he has talked to us in terms of developing the build-
ing into a place of worship/school and day care facility. He is
aware of the physical condition of the building, and also the
associated problems involving the removal/control of asbestos and
the removal of underground fuel tanks. The School District at a
special meeting Thursday morning approved the sale of the property
to Mr. Carlson for $100,000. The transaction is expected to close
before the end of the calendar year.
5. WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT - NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Officials of the
Wayzata School District are beginning to explore the need for a new
elementary school to be available in the fall of 1991. Blair and I
have discussed the City's Comprehensive Plan elements with Dr.
Landswerk and others of his administrative staff in order to give
them a better understanding of the City's planning with respect to
the extension of urban utilities. The School District has not yet
selected the site for a school in the community, and in fact, could
select a site in Medina. Looking further to the future, District
officials are also beginning to plan on the possible future need for
a new Junior high school to serve their growing enrollment. This
facility would not be required prior to fall of 1993 as I understand
it. The District's requirements for school sites are about 15 acres
for an elementary school and about 35 acres for a junior high
school.
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December 22, 1989
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6. CLAIM AGAINST CITY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT - Attached is a notice of
claim served upon the City by attorneys representing Byung Yul Lee
and Soon Lee. The notice alleges violation of their civil rights,
as well as unspecified injuries which occured during an incident on
June 11. The general background of the incident involves police
being called to a party at the property occupied by the Lee's, at
which alcoholic beverages were being served to minors. A copy of
the police report is attached with private data deleted. The Public
Safety Director or I can provide additional information on this
matter to Councilmembers. The report does not give me any
indication that there were any violation of civil or other rights,
nor are there any notations of injuries suffered by either Mr. or
Mrs. Lee. Also attached is an initial response to the claimants
attorney from Bob Pemberton, Risk Manager.(I-6)
7. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Safety Committee, December 20, 1989. (I -7a)
b. Planning Commission, November 29, 1989. (I -7b)
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- The November department activity reports for
the Police and Fire Divisions are attached. (I-8)
9. CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD -- A customer comment card received November
28, 1989 and staff response is attached. (I-9)
10. TOWN MEETING FEEDBACK FORMS -- Attached are staff responses to
resident feedback forms received at the November 13 Town Meeting.
(I-10)
11. CABLECASTING COSTS -- Attached is a memo from Helen LaFave on the
cost to cablecast City Council and Town Meetings. (I-11)
12. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD -- A letter from the
WHHS Planning Board extending appreciation to member cities for
their support during the Hennepin County budget hearing process.
Also included is an update on how the adopted Hennepin County budget
will affect human service agencies in the West Hennepin area.
(I-12)
13. NATIONAL ACCREDITATION -- A memo to Police Department personnel on
the status of the department's national accreditation process is
attached. (I-13)
14. VACATIONS -- Attached is a memo from Dick Carlquist reminding
Councilmembers not to discuss plans for vacation or times they will
be away from home during the cablecasting of Council meetings.
(I-14)
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December 22, 1989
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OF STRUCTURE -- Attached is a memo from Joe Ryan, on the
of a structure at 11115 Old County Road 9. The property,
Medicine Lake Lutheran Church, was utilized by the Fire
for fire drill purposes. The report addresses the final
of the site. (I-15)
16. PLYMOUTH LIQUORS -- In accordance with the conditions set by the
Council, the City Clerk has received the attached identification
carding program and check for $500 from Plymouth Liquors. (I-16)
17. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence on
City departments or employees:
a. Note of appreciation from Plymouth resident to Police Officer
Joel Franz. (I -17a)
b. Letter of appreciation to Frank Boyles and Chuck Dillerud from
John Griffith, Trammell Crow Company, for hosting a TwinWest
Economic Development Committee meeting. (I -17b)
c. Letter of appreciation to Frank Boyles from Kathleen Magree,
representing Minnesota Public Risk Management Association, for
his participation in a recent PRIMA program. (I -17c)
d. Memo from City Manager thanking Blair and Community Development
staff for their work in completing the Comprehensive Plan
update. (I -17d)
18. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter responding to Mr. Jack Berger from Dick Carlquist on the
complaint of employee misconduct. (I -18a)
b. Letter to Michael Brown, Viking Council, Boys Scouts of America,
from Eric Blank, granting permission to hold an ice fishing
contest on Medicine Lake in February. Also attached is a letter
to Doug Johnson, Birchview Elementary School, allowing an ice
fishing contest on Parker's Lake on February 4. (I -18b)
c. Letter to United Parcel Service from Dick Carlquist commending a
U.P.S. driver in reporting a suspicious delivery. (I -18c)
d. Letter from Greta Bakken concerning an incident involving a
Plymouth police officer directing traffice at the intersection
of C.R. 9 and Annapolis Lane. Letters responding to Ms. Bakken
from the City Manager and Dick Carlquist are also attached.
(I -18d)
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e. Letter responding to Martha Williams, Precision Closers Inc.,
from Blair Tremere. (I -18e)
f. Letter from Gwen Pew, a Metrolink commuter rider, to Mayor and
Council, recommending the Council award the Metrolink contract
to Medicine Lake Lines. (I -18f)
g. Letter from State Representative Ron Abrams responding to City
Manager's letter regarding the Truth in Taxation requirements.
(I -18g)
h. Letter from Susan Nelson, West Suburban Mediation Center, on the
loss of funding support from Hennepin County. (I -18h) -
i. Letter responding to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dahler, from Mayor
Schneider, concerning their request not to increase property
taxes. (I -18i)
j. Copy of correspondence sent to Larry Geyerman from City Attorney
concerning a meeting with the attorneys for the Ekstrums, the
Runnakkos, and the Ferraras on the drainage and ponding easement
area adjacent to Schmidt Lake Road. (I -18j)
H A P P Y H 0 L I D A Y S!
James G. Willis
City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, December 27, 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.
7:15 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 13, 1989
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Lowry Hill Construction. RPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use
Permit Amendment and Final Plan/Plat located at the Southwest Corner
of 57th Avenue North & Zachary Lane (89105)
A. City of Plymouth. Division of Unplatted Land by Waiver of
Subdivision Ordinance located at the Southeast Corner of Pineview
Lane and County Road 47 (89113)
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Discuss Comprehensive Plan Official Controls Element (Zoning)
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Date: December 14, 1989
To: Chief Carlquist
From: Dave Thompson
I was fortunate during the first week of December to meet
for the first time our new mayor and council member. During my
conversation with them I sensed a real openness as well as a real
concern about Public Safety in the City of Plymouth. They
expressed a desire to meet with the Police Association or other
willing officers, and to ride along with officers.
I have decided that it may be best if just myself and maybe
one other officer meet with them so it will not become a gripe
session and end up counter productive.
I do not wish to circumvent you and your ideas for this
department. However, I believe this is a wonderful opportunity
for us in the Police Department to share some ideas with a
council that seems more willing to listen to us than the previous
one.
I am a firm believer that a lot of good ideas can come from
an employee in any organization; that we all function as a team.
When someone is willing to listen, the employee should be heard.
The areas I want to cover with them are 1)more patrol
officers, 2)more sergeants and 24 hour supervision, 3)another
investigator, 4)and specialized policing such as the POP squad.
We are no longer a small community. We have graduated into
being a large city, and should have a police organization
appropriate for our size. I believe that the citizens of this
community expect us to be proactive. People don't move to
Plymouth for the elaborate parks we have. They move here for
prestige, for our schools, for the feeling of being safe in their
homes.
I am accepting their invitation to speak with them as a
representative of the Association. I am on your side and don't
want you to think that I am doing anything behind your back. If
you want to meet with me about this, either before or after I
talk to them, I would like that very much. I want to keep all
this a very positive effort.
GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minutes
November 21, 1989
PRESENT: Mary Anderson, Charles Darth, Dan Donahue, Jerry Dulgar, Linda
Powell, Joy Robb, Carroll Vomhof, Bob Zitur
1. Carroll Vomhof, director of community education and facilities,
presented an update on community education activities and services.
Community education began in 1970 and everyone at this meeting has
been involved in some manner with community education over the years.
Community education is a service department and tries to maintain a
high visibility marketing their programs to the community. They offer
programs that the other community agencies are not able to handle.
Dr. Vomhof provided the council with a handout detailing the programs
offered by community education and briefly discussed each of the
programs. Community education offered a summer program for adults
this year that was very well attended. Dr. Vomhof sees continuing
growth in senior services, adult education and parent/child
education. The community education staff is actively working with
several of the seven municipalities' community projects.
Superintendent Powell asked if enrollment increased in the cities'
summer programs because District 281 did not offer a summer classes.
The council felt there was an increase in enrollment this past
summer. It was suggested that perhaps the district and the cities
could work on a program collectively for next summer. The
superintendent mentioned that the district would be doing a survey
regarding summer school for next year and would be happy to include
any questions that the council may have in the survey. The district
does not want to duplicate programs offered by the cities.
The next meeting will be devoted to discussion of summer school and
adventure club programs. Representatives from each of the park and
recreation departments and the YMCA will be invited.
2. Discussion
Dan Donahue mentioned that there have been problems having scheduled
events in the school buildings canceled without notification. Dr.
Vomhof will speak to the principals and it will also be discussed at
a future cabinet meeting.
Superintendent Powell mentioned she had received phone calls from
parents concerned about safety issues at New Hope Elementary School
and Olson Early Childhood Center when dropping their children off and
picking them up. There is also a concern about sixth graders crossing
the bridge over highway 169 on 36th Avenue. There seems to be a
problem with the snow being plowed in the winter; Don Donahue will
follow through with the city of Plymouth on this matter.
Joy Robb mentioned that she had attended a seminar on changing
demographics at Hamline that was excellent. There will be a follow-up
seminar in the spring and she highly recommended.
Demographics in this district have changed drastically in the past 25
years. The citizens in the community should be involved in the
issues. A future agenda item for this group will be demographics of
District 281. Another topic that was suggested was school and police
liaison
The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 19, at 7:30 a.m. in the
Board Room.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 1989
Lloyd Ricker Registration
Air Fare
Hotel
Food
Tapes/programs
Bob Zitur Registration
Air Fare
Hotel
Transportation
Food
Virgil Schneider Registration
Air Fare
Tax Transportation
Hotel
$ 310.00
238.00
721.20
125.00
40.00
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$ 310.00
238.00
547.87
45.00
125.00
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$ 310.00
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MAH ON EY, WALLING & KELLEY
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
MICHAEL C. MAHONEY
WRIGHT S. WALLING
DOUGLAS A. KELLEY
SUSAN L.NEUMEYER
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DOUGLAS J. CARNEY
MICHAEL W. SCHLEY
JEFFREY C. ROBBINS
NANCY IALUSKY BERG
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OF COUNSEL
EDWARD C. ANDERSON
JOHN G. HORNER
ALVIN H. GAN DAL
• • AOMITTEO IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND ONTO
WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER
(612) 344-9207
Re: Byung Yul Lee and Soon Lee v. Plymouth Police Department
and City of Plymouth
Our File No. 3314-001
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Notice is being given pursuant to Minn. Stat. 9 466.05 that the
above -referenced individuals, Byung Yul Lee and Soon Lee, intend
to bring a claim against the City of Plymouth and the Plymouth
Police Department for violation of civil rights as well as
injuries suffered as a result of the actions of the police in
an incident which occurred in June 1989 involving Byung Yul Lee
and Soon Lee.
Notwithstanding the notice given in this letter, the City, and
particularly the Plymouth Police Department, have had notice of
these claims since June 1989, when Mr. and Mrs. Lee brought a
written complaint against the Police Department with the City
Manager.
Any discussions or correspondence regarding the matter should be
directed to me at this office.
Very truly yours,
Donna L. Roback
cc: Mr. and Mrs. Lee
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FINDINGS. DISPOSITION OR LOSS
Suspect: �/ Byung Yul Lee, DOB/041941
6309 Colorado Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone: 566-9544
Work: 11140 Highway 55
Phone: 545-7010
Charge: Furnish Alcohol to Party Under 21, SS 340A.503
Sub 2
,"Soon (NMN) Lee, DOB/111444
® 6309 Colorado Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone: 566-9544
Pending Charges: Obstruct Legal Process
Disorderly Conduct
DOB/032871
Dunkirk Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone:
Charge: Party under 21 Possessing Alcohol, SS 340A.503
Sub 3, Citation 389-055117
Mentioned: , DOB/092869
Zane Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone:
Father:
PERSONS ARRESTED— SUSPECTS— WITNESSES R ADDITIONAL DETAILED REPORT ON CONTINUATION SHEET
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT.
FENSEADR INCIDENT
VICTIM
SUPPLEMENTARY/CONTINUATION REPORT
DATE & TIME OCCURRED
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Mentioned: DOB/120472
53rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN
Osseo School
Parents:
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Property: One 15.5 gallon beer keg Anheuser-Busch Michelob beer,
empty
15.5 gallon beer keg, Miller, empty
15.5 gallon beer keg, Miller, contents full
7.5 gallon beer keg, Miller, contents full
One foam cooler
Two 12 fluid ounce Budweiser beer bottles, capped/full
One 2 liter plastic, Sun Country wine cooler
One plastic glass, logo Holiday, filled with what
appears to be Sun Country wine cooler
Items 7 and 8 were removed from suspect Carlson
Disposition of Property: Placed in Plymouth Police evidence
locker
On the above stated date and time Officers received a complaint
of a loud party from an anonymous resident from the South
Shore -area. The complainant had informed Radio that the party
was coming from behind the gun shop building- located on Highway
55. As myself and Officer Levens arrived in the area, we
observed a large number of cars parked in a parking lot next the
above listed address. We also observed a large number of
juveniles, male and female, in the area. The parking lot had
beer cans and beer bottles in plastic beer glasses thrown on it.
As I got out of my car I observed one white male, he appeared -to
be approximately 17-18 years of age, drop a white styrofoam
cooler and take off running for the ' address. I went over
and retrieved the white cooler and beer bottles inside it.
Laying next to it was an empty beer bottle. As I walked back
towards the car, I observed a young looking female. It appeared
that she was trying to hide something next to a vehicle. She
then ran around the vehicle and popped the trunk of a car and
threw a plastic glass and a plastic container into the trunk of
the car.
I then approached her and asked for some identification. She
produced a picture Minnesota drivers license which identifies her
as the above, suspect I then asked if she would
open the trunk. The trunk was opened and a plastic green bottle,
brand name Sun Country wine Cooler was removed along with a tall
plastic container with the logo 'Holiday' on it. The container
PREC NO.
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT.
FENSF.OR INCIDENT
VICTI
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LEGAL PROCESS
— I DATE & TIME OCCURRED
NO
was filled with a liquid that appeared to be the same in the Sun
Country wine cooler bottle. She was advised that she would be
receiving a citation.
Officers then went to the -above listed address. In looking
through the front window, we noticed that the front lights were
off and the back lights were on. We saw a large number of people
in the building. Sitting in the front inside there was a small
group of people, some appeared to be adults, others appeared to
be juveniles. We then attempted to walk into the building,
however the door was locked. After knocking on it, the door was
unlocked and Officers walked in. We were immediately confronted
by suspects one and two.
I observed numerous beer cans and beer bottles lying on the floor
and on tables sitting next to the wall. There appeared to be
approximately two to three hundred juveniles in the building. I
then asked suspect Byung Lee if he was the owner- of the business
leasing the building. He stated he was. I asked him if he was
giving the party and he stated he was. I then informed him that
he had a large number of under 21 age people in the building
drinking and that the party was over, and that he had to have
them removed. At that time suspect Soon Lee then became very
verbal swearing at Officers and demanding that we leave the
property. I again informed Byung Lee that the party was over and
everybody had to be removed. Mr. Lee then shut the party down.
As the juveniles were leaving, Officers then started to check the
area. During the check I walked out back and observed four or
five juveniles carrying two kegs of beer, one 15.5 and one 7 and
three quarter gallon. The juveniles dropped the kegs and took
off running when they saw me. I eventually caught up with one
juvenile that was standing next to the kegs and identified him as
Lying in the creek was a second 15.5 gallon keg
of beer. Officer Streachek located a third 15.5 gallon keg of
beer in the woods behind the building.
Mr. Lee was then informed that he was going to be charged with
furnishing alcohol to parties under 21 and that we were going to
transport him back to the police department. Mr. Lee was
identified by picture Minnesota drivers license and placed in a
squad car. While placing him in the squad car his wife, Soon Lee
stepped out of the building. An argument ensued with his wife
swearing at the Officers, refusing to clear the area. She was
eventually handcuffed and placed in the back seat of a squad car.
Sgt. Larson then spoke with the Lee's and it was decided that
Mrs. Lee would be released at that time pending further charges.
EC. NO
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT.
OFFENSE -OR INCIDENT
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As Officers were about -to leave the area, a vehicle drove into
the back. Driving the vehicle was There were
three other juvenile females in the vehicle with her. I asked
Ms. what she was doing here. She stated that she was
coming to the party.- I asked her how she knew about the party
and she stated that everybody in school knew about it. She was
released.
Mr. Lee was then transported back to the Plymouth PD. While
enroute, Mr. Lee had stated that the party was a graduation party
for Mr. Lee stated that he had purchased three
kegs for the party and was told by that no more than 50
people were to attend it and all friends of
Mr. Lee was fingerprinted and photographed at the Plymouth PD and
released into the custody of his wife
M. Bevins/bd
PREC NO
CIN CoF
PLYMOUTH
December 21, 1989
Mahoney, Walling & Kelley
4150 Multifoods Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55402
RE: BYUNG YUL IEE AMID SOON LEE
VS
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND CITY OF PLYMf.7I M
YOUR FILE: 3314-001
Dear Ms. Roback:
We acknowledge receipt of your letter, dated December 13, 1989. Your letter
appears to be our first notice of any written ccmplaint. We have not been
able to locate any earlier correspondence.
On December 13, 1989 your client, Byung Yul Lee pleaded guilty to aiding and
abetting a minor in the consumption of alcohol. He paid $200.00 court costs
and was given a one year stay of sentence. Your other client, Soon Lee,
pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid a $200.00 fine. I believe that
she assaulted the Plymouth Police Officer who was dispersing the party held at
the karate institute.
Our review of the police reports does not suggest to us that your clients'
have valid claims against the City of Plymouth or any Plymouth Police Officer.
Very truly yours,
Robert J. Pemberton
Risk Management Coordinator
RJP/je
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
Richard Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
Dale E. Hahn, Director of Finance
James J. Thompson, Jr., City Attorney
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE 16121 559-2800
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
December 20, 1989
PRESENT: Gary Pouti, Tom Nelson, Craig Bechtold, Dan Campbell,
John Ward, Joel Franz, Eric Luetgers, Bob Pemberton, Frank
Boyles
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg, North Star Risk Services, Dave Volker,
Employee Benefit Administration
ABSENT: Stan Scofield, Bob Fasching
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 22, 1989 MEETING MINUTES
The Committee approved the November 22, 1989 meeting minutes as
submitted.
B. REPORT ON SAFETY ACTIVITIES
1. Rear Window Protective Devices -- Bob Pemberton reported he had
contacted Dave Volker, Dave Drugg, and other municipal, state
and county maintenance departments for statistical data on
accidents involving unprotected rear windows of mini, 1/2 ton
and 3/4 ton pickup trucks. The county, and cities surveyed
reported no loss history. However, a private company contacted
had a record of loss injury. Bob stated that he would withdraw
his recommendation for requiring rear window devices at the
present time, but that he would reserve the right to reinstate
the recommendation at a future date. In an effort to be
proactive in eliminating any future incident, Bob plans to
further collect .loss history data and work with Jim Kolstad on
fabricating two test rear window devices. Dave Drugg
recommended that at minimum, the City should make employees
aware of the potential hazard until a decision is made. A memo
will be distributed.
2. Excavation/Shoring Issues -- Bob Pemberton informed the
committee that the standard City contract had been revised to
include adequate protection for the City with respect to
liabilty. In addition, an addendum to the City purchase order
form has been prepared which sets forth the contractual
liabilities and responsibilities of vendors performing hazardous
projects for the City.
Bob also reported that installation of the shoring equipment on
the Fire Department utility truck is still in process. He will
update the committee at the January meeting.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE --
December 20, 1989 -,
Page 2
3. Safety Committee - 1990 Committee Members -- Frank stated that
the Safety Committee Member Rotation Guidelines had been revised
to include an additional City Center representative and a
Forestry representative. New committee members selected to the
1990 Safety Committee are: Dave Johnson, Streets; Andy Jordan,
Park Maintenance; Don Kissinger, Forestry; Kevin Leuer, Fire;
Don Kilian and Ken Johnson, City Center. Frank advised that
both outgoing and new committee members will be invited to
attend the January breakfast meeting at the Plymouth Place
Hotel.
II. ACCIDENT REVIEW
A. Consent Agenda -- The Committee approved the Consent Agenda. The
agenda contained one vehicular accident and one personal injury
accident. Both accidents were determined non -preventable. A report
and recommendation will be forwarded to the City Manager.
B. Vehicular Accident Review -- 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.
Stan Scofield arrived at the meeting.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
Eric Luetgers inquired on the status of allowing City employees to use
the fitness equipment at Fire Station 3. Frank advised that two areas
were still being studied: the days and hours the facility would be used
by City employees, and the building access and security. Dave Volker
recommended the City look into the "Unicam" mechanical lock system,
wherein an individual would punch in a combination on the lock to obtain
access to the building.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 29, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning
Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners John Wire, Hal Pierce,
Dennis Zylla, Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky,
and Michael Stulberg.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Richard Plufka.
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Sr.
Clerk/Typist Denise Lanthier.
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Wire, to approve the Minutes for the November 8, 1989,
Planning Commission Meeting subject to the following
changes:
On page 251, paragraph 10, in the MOTION by Commissioner
Marofsky, the words "on Sundays" should be deleted at the
end of the sentence.
On page 254, paragraph 8, in the first sentence, the words
"and the MOTION to approve" should be inserted before the
words "on the table"
Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Zylla abstained.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced the request of Medicine MEDICINE LAKE LUTHERAN
Lake Lutheran Church for a Rezoning, Site Plan, Conditional CHURCH (89086)
Use Permits, and variance to construct a place of worship
and day school on property located at the southwest corner
of Zachary Lane and Old Rockford Road (1115 Old Rockford
Road) .
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the November 1,
1989, staff report.
Commissioner Marofsky noted that the Site Plan shows the
roof height to be 45 feet, and the Zoning Ordinance standard
for the R -1A District is 35 feet.
Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 259
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Jack Ovick, the architect
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Ovick stated that the church structure was to be placed
on the north end of the site because of the quality of the
soils. He stated that the building was designed with slope
roofs and shingles in order to be in character with the
residential neighborhood. He stated that there would be no
summer school, and the traffic would be at a minimum because
of their busing system. He further stated that they spoke
with the neighbors to the west, and most of them said they
did not want buffering, but rather to leave the west
property line open for easy access by neighboring children
to the playground.
Commissioner Stulberg asked Mr. Ovick if he agrees with the
conditions set forth by staff in their report.
Mr. Ovick responded affirmatively except with respect to
conditions related to drainage found in the Engineer's
Memorandum.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Ovick if he had discussed
the matter of a fire lane with staff in regard to the future
addition.
Mr. Ovick responded affirmatively.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that a fire code variance has
been requested and recommended for approval by the Fire
Chief to not construct fire lanes on the east, west, and
north sides of the structure upon conditions related to
additional fire fighting features to be added to the
structure.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Ovick if they have prepared a
colored rendering.
Mr. Ovick responded negatively, and stated that they will
address the building appearance in greater detail after
their Conditional Use Permit is approved.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Ovick if he realized that staff
still does not find the buffering consistent with Zoning
Ordinance standards.
Mr. Ovick responded that they have hired a landscape
architect to address the situation.
Commissioner Pierce asked staff how many parking spaces are
required by the Ordinance if the addition is built later.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that future additions have
not been considered in staff review, and future additions
are specifically not recommended for approval.
Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 260
Mr. Ovick stated that the addition would be used as a
kitchen or storage area; therefore, he thought no additional
parking would be required.
Vice Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Linda Cramer of 11210 42nd
Avenue North.
Ms. Cramer did not have comments at that time.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Joan Denis of 5105 Norwood
Avenue North.
Ms. Denis stated that she is in support of this proposal.
She stated it will be a good addition to their neighborhood,
and she expressed her desire to enroll her children in a
Bible -based school near her home.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Lou Hermanek of 11160 40th
Avenue North.
Mr. Hermanek stated he resides on the southwest tip of the
proposed site, and he is in opposition of this proposal. He
stated that one of the reasons he purchased his home was
because of the heavily wooded area in his rear yard. He
expressed his concern of losing most of the woodlands and
having a parking lot for his view. He asked how much of the
woodland and bike trail would be preserved and if the
proposed parking lot would be 30 feet from his property
line.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that the grading plan shows
most of the trees being preserved, but the landscape plan
shows some of the trees being cut down and replaced with new
ones. He further stated that the bike trail would not be
impacted, and that 30 feet would be the closest the proposed
parking lot could come to Mr. Hermanek's property line
because of the 30 -foot setback requirement of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Mr. Ovick stated that it is their intention to selectively
cut old, damaged trees and replace them with new ones.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced JoAnn Kraft of 4345
Oakview Lane North.
Ms. Kraft stated she is in support of this proposal. She
expressed her desire to have her child enrolled in a
Christian education school in a suburb rather than busing to
Minneapolis. She stated that the children enrolled in this
school will be well-behaved and well -supervised by the
staff. She stated that residents of Plymouth cannot expect
the City to stay as a reserve for wildlife forever.
Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 261
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Len Riley of 11340 47th
Avenue North.
Mr. Riley stated he has been a resident of Plymouth for 4
years, and he is in support of this proposal. He stated the
school will be an asset to the community, and he expressed
his desire to enroll his children in a private school such
as this. He stated Medicine Lake Lutheran Church chose a
very nice location to build. He further stated he was in
support of the height of the church spire. He stated the
spire gives a sense of security.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced David Wehrman of 11625
40th Avenue North.
Mr. Wehrman stated he has been a resident of Plymouth for 9
years, and he is in support of this proposal. He stated he
was excited to have Medicine Lake Lutheran Church a part of
the community, and stated he felt it will blend in well with
the neighborhood. He also expressed his desire to have a
private school in the suburbs so parents would not have to
bus their children all the way to Minneapolis to attend a
private school.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Gerald Woessner of 4200
Cottonwood Lane North.
Mr. Woessner stated that he moved to Plymouth from New Hope
about one month ago, and his reasons for moving were to get
away from a school that was adjacent to his property. He
stated he was in opposition of this proposal. He stated the
proposed development is being built in a mature neighborhood
and that it is too large of a development to f i t in such a
small area. He stated that the church will be in operation
7 days and nights a week, creating much traffic and noise.
He stated that there is no way to shelter the west side of
the site because the church is on a much higher elevation
than the homes to the west. He noted that trees and bushes
will take many years to grow before becoming a buffer to
those homes, and a fence is too unsightly. He further
stated that the property values of their homes will decrease
tremendously, and noted Medicine Lake Lutheran Church owns
other land in the City that would be suitable for a church
building of this size.
Vice Chairman Stulberg stated to Mr. Woessner that property
value is an item to be addressed with the City Council and
that neither the City Council nor the Planning Commission
has the authority to tell a petitioner where else to build.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Duane Cramer of 11210 42nd
Avenue North.
Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 262
Mr. Cramer stated he resides across the street from the
proposed development, and indicated he was in opposition to
this proposal. He stated he is concerned about the
screening, sound, and light. He stated that because of the
height of the proposed structure, it would be impossible to
screen effectively. He stated he likes the woodlands across
the street because they currently act as a buffer to the
traffic noise from Zachary Lane.
Mr. Cramer indicated he had spoken with the president of
Mission Hill Homeowners Association who asked Mr. Cramer to
speak for him at this meeting since he was not able to
attend. Mr. Cramer stated that he is also in opposition of
this proposal and that no notice was given to the Homeowners
Association regarding this.
Mr. Cramer further stated that Medicine Lake Lutheran Church
is proposing too large a project for the site.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Linda Cramer of 11210 42nd
Avenue North.
Ms. Cramer stated that she is in opposition of this proposal
also. She indicated that it would be disruptive for the
residents and that Medicine Lake Lutheran Church should
develop in a commercial district. She stated that most of
the neighbors immediately impacted by this proposal are
opposed of it.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Mark Beltrand of 4120
Balsam Lane North.
Mr. Beltrand indicated that his property adjoins the
proposed site and stated that he does not oppose to the
church or private school but rather the drainage ditch and
the proposed buffering of the site. He indicated that the
drainage ditch is an eyesore and a safety factor for his
younger child. He indicated a desire to have buffering from
his property to the site.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that it is a requirement of
the Engineer's Memorandum to move the drainage east to
Zachary Lane.
Commissioner Pierce asked City Engineer Faulkner if there
was any water presently in the ditch.
City Engineer Faulkner responded negatively.
Vice Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wire informed Chairman Stulberg that he will
step down from discussion and voting on the application.
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Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 263
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff why the parking plan shows
16 feet east to west with a 2k -foot overhang when the
Ordinance requires 18 feet without an overhang.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that it has been past policy
that when a parking lot abuts a structure, the full 18 feet
is required; therefore, the parking plan is acceptable
because does not abut a structure.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff if the developer is
allowed to pave the additional 2k -foot overhang.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively, assuming
proper setbacks are maintained.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff how the building height
was measured.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that the building has two
elevations and that the front is considered the guiding
elevation. Since Old Rockford Road is the most narrow
street frontage, that is considered "front" and that grade
is controlling in determining building height.
Commissioner Pierce asked staff if they have consulted with
the City Forester regarding this proposal.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that where no plat is
proposed, the forester is not involved until just before the
developer applies for a building permit.
Commissioner Zylla asked staff if the imperious coverage
calculated and shown is based on parking deferred by the
plan.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff if the developer could
turn the building 90 degrees and face Zachary Lane to
provide a better buffer.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that that would create more
of a structure bulk to be viewed from the west. He also
stated that a fence is not a very good buffer because they
tend to get run-down.
Commissioner Pierce stated that the proposed plan shows the
hedges to be below the berm level and that they should be
placed on the berm top.
Commissioner Tierney stated that the proposed playground
could create a noisy environment and it should be moved away
from the west property line.
Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 264
r,
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE REZONING
Tierney, to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning from
FRD to R -1A, subject to the conditions set forth by staff.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion Carried.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DEFER
Zylla, to defer the proposal due to it not meeting Condition
No. 3 of the Conditional Use Permit standards related to the
design and landscaping being inadequate to reduce the impact
on neighboring properties.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion Carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Zylla suggested the petitioner meet with the
neighborhood to attempt to have more of a consensus at the
next meeting. He further stated that it would be helpful to
have a colored pencil sketch of the Site Plan.
Commissioner Tierney requested staff to provide additional
analysis on the grade and spire.
Vice Chairman Stulberg requested staff to send out another
one-week notice to those that spoke at the Public Hearing.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Kingsview KINGSVIEW HEIGHTS HOMEOWNER
Heights Homeowner Association for an RPUD amendment to ASSOCIATION (89096)
permit project identification signs at the northwest corner
of Juneau Lane and County Road 9 and at the southwest corner
of 44th Avenue North and Fernbrook Lane.
Vice Chairman Stulberg waived the overview of the October
25, 1989, staff report.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Randy Nord, representing
the petitioner.
Mr. Nord noted an error on the approving resolution. In
Condition No. 2, the sign setback from Rockford Road should
be 17.25 feet and not 17.75 feet.
Coordinator Dillerud stated he would make that change.
Vice Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. There was
no one to speak on the issue.
Vice Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Vice Chairman MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg, to recommend approval of the RPUD amendment
requested by the Kingsview Heights Homeowner Association to
permit two project identification signs at the northwest
corner of Juneau Lane and County Road 9 and at the southwest
corner of 44th Avenue North and Fernbrook Lane, subject to
Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 265
the number change in the approving resolution noted by the
petitioner.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Motion Carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced the request of James JAMES BETHKE (89098)
Bethke for a Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional
Use Permit amendment to Cimarron Ponds RPUD for a three
season porch of 14 feet by 18 feet to be constructed to the
patio home at 1071 Weston Lane.
Vice Chairman Stulberg waived the overview of the October
30, 1989, staff report.
Commissioner Pierce asked staff if this proposal is the same
as the other proposals submitted for this RPUD in the past
few months.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that this proposed porch is 2
feet longer than the others.
Commissioner Zylla asked staff if the other proposals have
been approved by City Council.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced James Bethke, the
petitioner.
Mr. Bethke stated that he had no comments, and he was in
agreement with the October 30, 1989, staff report.
Vice Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. There was
no one to speak on the issue.
Vice Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner
Pierce, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit
Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit amendment to
Cimarron Ponds RPUD for a three season porch of 14 feet by
18 feet to be constructed to the patio home at 1071 Weston
Lane, subject to the conditions set forth by staff.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Mr. Bethke requested to be heard by the City Council at
their next meeting on December 4, 1989.
Vice Chairman Stulberg directed him to speak with the City
Manager about his request.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced the request of Mary
Anderson Homes for a lot division/lot consolidation and
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MARV ANDERSON HOMES (89099)
Planning Commission Meeting
November 29, 1989
Page 266
variance from the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the lot
width and area for property located at the southwest corner
of 47th Avenue North and Ithaca Lane.
Vice Chairman Stulberg waived the overview of the November
8, 1989, staff report.
Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Fred Haas, representing
the petitioner.
Mr. Haas stated that when the land was originally platted,
Mary Anderson Homes made a mistake in not catching the
corner lot size. He stated that now they have a purchase
agreement from a buyer, and Mr. Haas told the buyer he would
tryto get a reconfiguration to make the lot size larger.
Mr. Haas further stated that he agrees there is no hardship.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Haas if the buyer is proposing
to build a rambler or a two-story home.
Mr. Haas responded that the purchase agreement was signed as
a two-story home.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Haas if he had noticed his
mistake earlier, would have he still changed the
configurations.
Mr. Haas responded that it is Mary Anderson Homes' fault for
not noticing the mistake then, but they definitely would
have changed it before they platted the property.
Commissioner Tierney asked staff if there was any merit in
keeping the driveway off 47th Avenue North.
Coordinator Dillerud responded negatively since 47th Avenue
North is not a thoroughfare.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Vice Chairman MOTION TO DENY
Stulberg, to recommend denial of the lot division/lot
consolidation and variance from the Zoning Ordinance
pertaining to the lot width and area for property located at
the southwest corner of 47th Avenue North and Ithaca Lane,
subject to the findings set forth by staff.
Commissioner Marofsky thanked Mr. Haas for being so honest
in agreeing there is no hardship involved.
Commissioner Wire asked staff if this would be the smallest
lot.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner SUBSTITUTE MOTION
Tierney, to substitute for the main motion recommending
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November 29, 1989
Page 267
approval of the lot division/lot consolidation and variance,
amending the property line to add 5 feet of width to the
south lot and to reduce the setback to 30 feet from 35 feet
on 47th Avenue North.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff if the width of the lot
across the street was the same as this.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively.
Roll Call Vote on Substitute Motion. 3 Ayes. Commissioners VOTE - SUBSTITUTE MOTION
Pierce, Marofsky, and Vice Chairman Stulberg Nay. MOTION FAILED
failed.
MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Wire SUBSTITUTE MOTION
to substitute for the main motion recommending approval of
the lot division/lot consolidation, amending the lot line of
the south lot to the north 5 feet without a setback variance
to 47th Avenue North.
Roll Call Vote on Substitute Motion. 3 Ayes. Commissioners VOTE - SUBSTITUTE MOTION
Zylla, Marofsky, and Vice Chairman Stulberg Nay. MOTION FAILED
failed.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff what the average lot size
is in Fernbrook Woods.
Coordinator Dillerud responded 15,000 is the minimum lot
size based on R-2 Zoning.
Commissioner Zylla stated he would rather see a vote
recommending approval and have it go on to City Council.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Zylla
Nay. MOTION carried.
Coordinator Dillerud stated staff would like to set up a
meeting with the Commissioners to discuss what the City
Council has recommended for the Land Use Guide Plan
amendments and what outside consultants have recommended for
Sanitary Sewer amendments and Thoroughfare Guide Plan
amendments.
The Commissioners,decided to meet at 6:30 p.m., December 6.
Vice Chairman Stulberg adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
VOTE - MAIN MOTION CARRIED
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PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH January - November 1989
CLASS I
MURDER
CSC
ROBBERY
ASSAULT
BURGLARY
THEFT
AUTO THEFT
ARSON
0
29
4
214
328
1013
152
11
0
41
4
263
273
1019
175
15
TOTALS 1988 1751
1989 1790 +2%
CLASS II
1988
1989
FORGERY
COUNTERFEIT
FRAUD
HAIR
COMM.
STOLEN
PROPERTY
VANDALISM
SEX
OFF
NARC
OFFENSES
FAM/CHILD
D.W.I.
LIO.
LAW
DISORDERLY
CONDUCT
OTHER
32
55
234
17
470
49
144
19
362
99
45
515
40
63
1 210
15
1 700
1 39
106
38
332
175
60
391
TOTALS 1988 2041
1989 2169 +
CLASS III
FATAL
ACCIDENT
PERSONAL
INJURY
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
SNOWMOBILE
ACCIDENT
DROWNING
MEDICAL
EMERGENCY
SUICIDE
SUICIDE
ATTEMPTS
NATURAL
DEATH
ANIMAL
BITES
FIRE
3
161
766
1
0
764
7
18
12
36
313
1
126
844
0
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TOTALS 1988 2081
1989 2250 +8%
CLASS IV
TOTALS 1988 -,77
1989 13,629 +12%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 5026 1989 4082 -19%
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 5736 1982 4958 _14%
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1998 28°r,
1989 23%
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1989 18.0 0
1999 1-4.,838 +1 n
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1998 28°r,
1989 23%
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1989 18.0 0
1999 1-4.,838 +1 n
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH November 1989
CLASS I
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1989 139 -17%
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1989
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1989 139 -16%
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1989 1070 +8%
HAZARDOUS VIOL.AnONS 1988 333 1989 269 -19%
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1988
26%
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED
1989
360
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988
15 5 9
1989
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1988
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1989
107
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MEMO
DATE: December 7, 1989
TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD
The attached Customer Comment Card was received at the front counter. Please
respond to Mr. Nelson by December 14.
S.F. 12/15
CITY OF PLyM()UyH
PUBLIC SERVICE COUNTERS CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD
We value your opinion about the service you receive at the Public Service
Counters! Please complete this card and drop it in a Customer Comment Box.
Date Time
With which department(s) did you deal
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Name of person you saw
Did you have an appointment? Yes No
Was service prompt? Yes No
Was service courteous? Yes No
Is there information you still require?
How could wP ca"
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Your nz;me would be appreciated; however, if p
anonymous, we still value your observations. y°U should refer to remain
Name
Address y�q_�i,./,�� j� Phone �-�
December 19, 1989
Mr. Bruce Nelson
8809 Medicine Lake Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Mr. Nelson:
Thank you for submitting a customer comment card. In your comments you expressed
concern regarding the issuance, process and enforcement of permits for temporary
signage.
As you know, the license application materials for transient merchants includes
information relevant to the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. The
information required by the Zoning Ordinance for sign permit submittals include:
1. A signed and completed application form.
2. Two copies of drawn to scale plans which
indicate the dimensions and wording of the
proposed sign.
3. Two copies of drawn to scale plans accurately
reflecting the location of the proposed sign
with respect to the property lines.
The application materials required are necessary to ensure compliance with the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Issued sign permits are also subject to required inspections by our office. These
inspections ensure installations of signs comply with the conditions of the issued
permits as well as the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Final inspection
approval for transient merchant signage is required to verify the removal of the
sign upon completion of the transient sales event.
Let me assure you that our objective is to provide the best possible public service
to our customers, consistent with our responsibility for fulfilling our legal
obligations.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 550-5031.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan'
CI—DIEC
Building Official
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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December 19, 1989 PLYMOUTR
Mr. Leonard Luedke
17910 County Road 47
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Dear Mr. Luedke:
I have reviewed the two questions which you raised on your Resident
Feedback form as a result of the town meeting. As you are probably
aware, the City was able to have Hennepin County construct a temporary
right -turn lane on County Road 47 at its intersection with County Road
10. You also raised a question of whether a right -turn lane could be
installed from County Road 10 to County Road 47.
The City has also had the County investigate this and because of the
existing drainage ditch and culvert under County Road 47, drainage
improvements would be necessary in order to install this right -turn
lane. The County's present plans are to upgrade County Road 10 to a
four lane roadway beginning in the spring of 1990. As part of this
upgrading, the intersection of County Road 47 and County Road 10 will be
completely reconstructed and relocated. The new improvement will have a
separate left -turn lane to County Road 47 and also the necessary right -
turn lanes. Because of the required drainage improvements, a temporary
turn lane could not be constructed before winter.
In order to have the proper drainage, fill cannot be added at the
railroad tracks on Vicksburg Lane. In order to eliminate the bump
caused by the railroad tracks, it would require a major reconstruction
of the roadway and changing the approach elevation of Vicksburg Lane at
the railroad tracks. The City does have this crossing signed with a "10
m.p.h." warning sign in order to warn motorists of this bump at the
crossing. If a reconstruction project is undertaken in the future on
Vicksburg Lane, the changing of the road elevations would be a part of
that project.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
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.
.��� /,3 �j /ice �--
NATURE OF CONCERN/PROP RTY DDRESS INVOLVFW G y, �;, 9L �'� -�/d
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ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE:
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NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT:
ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: 17f /O e k
PHONE NUMBER:
December 19, 1989
Mr. Jim Petrucci
5650 Vagabond Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Dear Mr. Petrucci:
After the November 13 Town Meeting, you submitted a Resident Feedback
form requesting that action be taken to improve the surface of Troy
Lane. The portion of Troy Lane you are referring to is in the vicinity
of Troy Ridge Addition between County Road 47 and County Road 9.
As you are aware, this portion of the City is in our "Rural Living Area"
and presently the City cannot provide complete urban services to this
area, i.e., sanitary sewer and water. Since these utilities are located
within the roads, road improvements have not been undertaken since they
would be damaged when utilities are installed at some future date.
The City's present policy is to maintain Troy Lane as a gravel road. As
with any other street project within the city if the street is improved,
the cost of the improvements would be paid for by the adjacent property
owners. The tracts of land adjacent to Troy Lane are very large and the
cost to these property owners would be very substantial. Also, most of
the property abutting the roadway is still farm land and an improved
roadway is not necessary for their use.
I am enclosing a petition form which would be submitted by the property
owners adjacent to the roadway if they want to request the City to make
an improvement to the road. You may wish to contact these property
owners to see if they will sign the petition.
The City will continue to maintain Troy Lane to its existing standard.
Since this is a rural area of the city, that standard is and has been a
gravel road.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE x6121 559-2800
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
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.
/ NATURE
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OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: 7x- F'4c,"15-
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December 19, 1989 CITY C
PLYMOUTF+
Mr. Leonard Brummer
4640 Peony Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Dear Mr. Brummer:
I wish to thank you for your comments on the Resident Feedback form
after the last town meeting concerning the possible need for a sign in
the 4700 block of Peony Lane to warn motorists of "handicapped
children". We are reviewing the need for this sign with the family that
lives at this location. Also, we are determining with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation the appropriate wording on the sign. If
the family requests the sign, it will be installed.
Again, let me thank you for your concern.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
FGM:kh
cc: Laurie Rauenhorst(j
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55-147. TELEPHONE (612) 559-280Ci
�s
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
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.
NATIIRF nF rnmrFRN/PRnPFRTY ADDRFSS TNVOLVFD:
ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE:
NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT:
ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: D
PHONE NUMBER:
Mr. Greg Paul
5250 Dunkirk Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Dear Mr. Paul:
Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor, and I have both discussed the drainage
concern with you that you also address in your Resident Feedback form
submitted at the town meeting. As we have previously stated, this area
is very flat and drainage will take place at a slow rate. Your drainage
concern is generally associated with snow melt during the spring.
Both Tom and I will again analyze the drainage patterns in the spring
when we can review it during the snow melting period. We will then again
discuss with you the need for an additional culvert under Dunkirk Lane.
You may wish to contact either Tom or myself when the snow melt occurs
in order that we can establish a meeting.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk/
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. M!NNESOTA 5544 7. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
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.
NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED:
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ACTION YOU DESIRE<
THE CITY TO TAKE:
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NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT:
ADDRESS OF RESIDENT:
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 18, 1989
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: COST OF CABLECASTING COUNCIL MEETINGS & TOWN MEETINGS
As requested by the City Council at the December 20, "Get Acquainted Session"
I am providing the cost to cablecast City Council and Town Meetings on channel
37.
The annual personnel cost to cablecast City Council and Town Meetings is
approximately $3,500.
west hennepin human services planning board
4100 vernon avenue south, st. louls park, minnesota 55416
Walt
hannapin 920-5533
human
TO: West Hennepin Municipalities GN �`a"
FROM: Dale Woodbeck, Chair
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board .�
We wish to extend our appreciation to the municipal members of West Hennepin
Human Services Planning Board. Our member municipalities were very effective in
advocating with Hennepin County and we were able to regain all of our Hennepin
County funding for 1990.
The Hennepin County Commissioners voted to restore our Planning and Coordination
and Citizen Participation funds at the 1989 level. This was done as well for all of the
other human service councils. Your hard work and support made the difference!
We extend our appreciation to Commissioner John Derus for his leadership in
authoring both resolutions restoring our funding; to Commissioners Andrew, Derus,
Jude, Keefe and Sivanich for supporting our Planning and Coordination funding; and
to all the Commissioners for supporting the Citizen Participation funding.
Municipalities helped us .by passing resolutions of support, calling and writing to
Commissioners. This level of support was key in influencing Commissioners of the
importance of restoring our funding.
Thanks, again. We are grateful for all the support given us and look forward to working
with you in the coming year.
(Over for update on how the Hennepin County Budget
affected agencies in the West Hennepin area.)
HOW THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BUDGET AFFECTS
THE WEST HENNEPIN AREA
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners passed a 1990 budget that will
maintain county funding for virtually all agencies in the West suburban area.
Administrators had proposed funding eliminations for seven programs in West
Hennepin. Five were restored at the 1989 funding level. They were: Relate
Counseling Center, Perspectives, Senior Community Services, West Hennepin
Community Center and West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board. One
program, Vinland National Center, will receive 50% funding. The area will lose
it's Hennepin County Outreach and Referral worker at the end of this year.
Commissioners did make some social services cuts that will affect all geographic
areas in Hennepin County. First, all community agencies providing services by
contract with Hennepin County will be frozen at the 1989 level. Second, outdoor
chore service payments such as snow shoveling and lawn mowing for elderly and
disabled people will be eliminated. County officials plan to use General
Assistance recipients to provide these services. They are also counting on
volunteers and city governments to step in and fill in these gaps.
The Hennepin County Economic Assistance Department was granted the
authority to decide on its own budget cuts. Administrators expect to finalize their
cost cutting measures soon. Options include cutting staff, increasing caseload size,
eliminating non -Minneapolis staff and cutting back on specialized services.
Already eliminated were the "all county funds" for emergency assistance that are
directly provided by Hennepin County staff.
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 18, 1989
TO: All Personnel
FROM: Chief Richard J. Carlquist
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SUBJECT: NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
Our phone call with our field representative from the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies was completed Wednesday,
December 6th. We are now formally starting the self-evaluation
process.
The department's accreditation manager is Lt. Dennis Paulson. His
workload will be taxed more than usual the next two years. It is
expected that all supervisors and other selected persons on the
department, from time to time, will participate.
One of the first tasks that we will be completing in the self
assessment area is dividing the standards into areas of organizational
responsibility. In this regard, we are developing a different
numbering system.
You will find the first procedural directive outlining our new Written
Directives System posted on the squad room bulletin board in the
section normally set aside for firearms and training information. We
will be seeking input, as we have in the past, when procedural
directives were developed. Any questions, suggestions, should be
directed to Lt. Paulson with a copy to me. We will then consider your
input when a final review is made at a regularly scheduled staff
meeting.
The procedures will be posted for 10 days. Once staff review is
completed and appropriate signatures obtained, the procedures will
then be distributed.
The National Accreditation process is more than just promulgating
orders. There are many areas that are covered through other types of
directives and practices. It is our intent to increase the efficiency
and effectiveness of this department.
The benefits of accreditation will be the citizens of this community
and each and every member of this department. I look forward to
receiving this stamp of approval. I hope that you join with me in
supporting our efforts through sound input and suggestions. We need
your participation.
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 19, 1989
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager i
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER DISCLOSURES OF VACATION PLANS ON CABLE TV
I am aware that several of the councilmembers discussed their
plans for being out-of-town on vacation at the last council
meeting. This information, including dates, went out on cable
television!
This type of disclosure could cause our councilmembers to become
needless victims when they are away from home. Since the "cat is
out of the bag" this time, I will ask area squads to pay
particular attention to the councilmembers homes, should they so
request.
I hope the council does not perceive this advise as scolding. In
the reality of my world, it just makes good common sense because
of all the kooks running loose!
RJC/sb
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 14, 1989
TO: Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles
FROM: Building Official Joe Ryan
SUBJECT: 11115 OLD COUNTY ROAD 9 - DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE
The above referenced property owned by Medicine Lake Lutheran Church was
utilized for fire drill purposes by the fire department. Building Inspector
Bill Tonn visited the property and has performed final inspection approval of
the work. The site has been regraded, the septic tank has been removed and
the private well has been sealed and grouted per State Code.
Please see me should you have any further questions regarding this matter.
cc: File
(b>bu/jr/11115:tw)
PLYMOUTH LIQUORS, INC. �.
11000 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
MEMORANDUM
November 30, 1989
TO; All Employees of Plymouth Liquors, Inc.
FROM: Jim Christensen, Manager
Your primary responsibility as an employee of Plymouth Liquors is to make sure
there is no sales of alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21.
The following are guidelines to follow when anyone purchases alcoholic
beverages:
1. Card anyone who looks under 30.
2. Only a Valid Minnesota Drivers License or Minnesota Identification
Card are allowed for verification of age. Check to see if:
a. the card has not expired;
b. height, weight, color of eyes match and there are no facial
features that are indifferent;
c. the imprinted birthdate and the handwritten birthdate are both
the same date; and
d. there are any areas on the card that look altered or forced.
If ars of the above apply, you are to refuse the sale of alcohol.
3. You are not to allow the sales to anyone when they do not have
proper identification, even if another employee or any other person
say they are 21.
4. All customers in the store at the time of a sale must show the
proper identification.
5. If there is anyone outside of the store waiting for another and you
suspect the sale is for them and they are under age you are to
refuse the sale.
6. You are to refuse the sale to anyone that is already intoxicated.
7. You are allowed to refuse service to anyone that you do not feel
comfo-table with.
Failure to foiow these guidelines and your own common sense will result
in termination or your employment.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 20th day of November , 1989.
The following members were present: Sisk, Zitur, Schneider, Ricker, Vasiliou
The following members were absent: None
Councilmember Zitur introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-743
IMPOSING PENALTY FOR LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION
AGAINST PLYMOUTH LIQUOR INC.
WHEREAS, the Plymouth City Code provides that any liquor license issued by the City may
be denied, suspended, or revoked by the Council for any violation pertaining to the
activity of the license held, and
WHEREAS, Plymouth City Code Section 1005.23 provides that no license may be suspended
or revoked until after a hearing is held; and
WHEREAS, a liquor law violation relating to the sale of liquor to minors occurred at
Plymouth Liquor Inc., on August 18, 1989, and
WHEREAS, this liquor law violation is the first offense at this location, and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held on November 20, 1989, to determine whether the license
should be suspended or revoked.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA,
that a $1,000 penalty is hereby imposed against Plymouth Liquor Inc. The penalty is
stayed on the following conditions:
1. That the licensee have no liquor law violations during the next 12 months, and
2. That a check in the amount of $500 payable to the City of Plymouth be received
by the City Clerk within 30 days of the passage of this resolution and
deposited in City of Plymouth Account 205-000-503.00-093-000 to be used for
drug education purposes, and
3. That Plymouth Liquor, Inc., immediately initiate a written, aggressive
identifiction carding program shared with its clerks including disciplinary
action for clerk failure to card customers. The written program is to be
submitted to the City Clerk within 30 days of passage of this resolution for
City Council review.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Sisk , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Sisk, Zitur, Schneider, Ricker, Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passe an a opte .
42 _,1^7- P/
December 12, 1989
Mr. Frank Boyles
Mr. Chuck Dillerud
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth; Minnesota 55447
Dear Frank and Chuck:
Trammell Crow Company
Carlson Center
601 Lakeshore Parkway
Suite 200
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
612/449-4000
I just wanted to drop you a short note of appreciation for
hosting the recent Twin West Economic Development Committee
meeting. I very much appreciated your comments about both the
City of Plymouth as well as your view on the issues that you have
to deal with in administrating a city where development is so
active.
Thanks again, if there is anything I can do to return the favor,
please feel free to call at 449-4033.
jhx-168
Very truly,
TRAMME CROW COMPANY
John D. Griffith
5800 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443/612-424-8000
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December 12, 1989
Mr. Frank Boyles
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Frank:
Thank you for participating in MnPRIMA's first "Day of
Sharing." The response to the program was excellent.
Your willingness to share your time and expertise was deeply
appreciated by our organization.
Thank you for making the program a success.
Sincerely,
Rat leen Magrew
Chapter President
tiillDi�
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: December 19, 1989
TO: Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager ,
SUBJECT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
The City Council's approval of the Comprehensive Plan updating last night
marks the culmination of a year's work on the part of a lot of people.
I know that you and your staff spent an enormous amount of time and effort
in all phases of the development of the revised plan. Your ability to
develop the information and materials necessary for the Planning Commission
to adequately review and consider the wide range of questions involved in
such a review, was accomplished in a supurb fashion. Likewise, your working
with affected landowners and others who have very vital interest in the
development and/or change to such plans, was highly effective. I believe
everyone who had an interest in presenting their position with respect to
any proposed change was accommodated through your office with dispatch.
That certainly assisted the Planning Commission, and ultimately the Council
in dealing with the many many issues which were involved in this project.
Please convey my thanks and appreciation to all on your staff who worked so
hard and diligently to complete this major undertaking.
JW:kec
cc: Mayor & City Council
VY*
December 14, 1989 PUMOUTR
Jack Berger
2961 Kentucky Avenue North
Crystal, Minnesota 55427
SUBJECT: CITIZEN COMPLAINT OF EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT
Dear Mr. Berger:
This is to verify that we have received your letter complaining
of the actions of one of our police officers. Please be advised
that an investigation has been initiated.
The Plymouth Police Department, in order to maintain its current
high standards of service and positive relations with the
community it serves, invites constructive criticism of its
programs, personnel and service.
All citizen complaints alleging misconduct by a member of the
Police Department are investigated by supervisory officers.
Complaints alleging serious misconduct are investigated by the
department's internal investigation unit.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigating
supervisor will notify you of the results of the investigation.
When an investigation discloses misconduct on the part of a
member of the department, you will be advised that disciplinary
action has been taken.
Lieutenant Tom Saba has been assigned your complaint. You will
be contacted by him in the near future.
I apologize that you had a difficult time getting ahold of
someone because of our new voice mail system. We hope that when
the "bugs" are out of our new phone system, it will be more
effective and efficient. If you should have any questions
pertaining to your complaint, please do not hesitate to contact
me directly at 550-5161. And, if I am away from my desk, and you
have a touch tone phone, immediately press the number one and it
will put you into the message formatting instantly.
Sin ely,
Ri hard J. C ~ quis l
Public Safe y Direc or
Plymouth Police Department
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Lt. Tom Saba
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) ;59-2800
7 -DEC -1989
Virgil Schneider, Mayor
and
Richard Carlquist, Chief of Police
City of Plymouth
I am writing this letter to file a complaint about an inc
concerning one of your police officers.
On Tuesday Dec. 5 at 1:30 AM an officer Buske called my house
concerning an apparent abandoned car, allegedly registered in my
name. My wife answered the phone and inquired what the problem was.
He said it involved our car being abandoned in Plymouth and that he
needed to talk to me. She felt that he was abusive and intimidating
in his mannerism even at this point. I finally awoke enough to come
to the phone to talk to him. He was anything but congenial. He
wanted to know if I owned an 81 Chev. station wagon. I told him
that I did not, but had owned one up to June of this year, and had
donated it to North Hennepin Vo -tech for use in their auto body
school. He sounded incredulous and read me the VIN. It was the same
as the car I had owned. He then insisted that I was the legal,
registered owner and wanted to know what I was going to do about
moving the car. I again told him that I had given the car away and
had papers to prove it (attached) and was not responsible for it.
Things went down hill from there. Admittedly I became argumentive
and uttered some obscenities in the discussion that followed. I am
not particularly proud of my reactions, but given the hour, the
sequence of events and my resulting state of mind I find it
understandable.
I feel that the whole incident was uncalled for. He told me that
the car had been left on the property where it was found for three
weeks. I find it hard to understand then what made it so urgent for
him to call me at that time of night. The car was not reported
stolen, nor was it involved in any kind of criminal activity. After
three weeks, would another 5-6 hours delay in contacting me have
made any difference in the outcome. Can anyone explain to us why is
this type of behavior necessary? What can be done about this. My
wife and I were both so upset over the incident that neither of us
slept the rest of the night, and the following day was a total loss
given the fact that'we had no sleep and were still very upset about
this. T also had to take time off of work the next day to try to
straighten this matter out.
In the morning I went to the Vo -Tech campus to talk to the people
there and explained. what had happened to them. They were very
cooperative llut concerned about the situation. They explained that
they do not transfer the title to the school, but officially
register the car as junk with the state, which they understand to
mean that it has no legal owner. They agreed that they would go _get
the car and try to trace how it got to where it was found. We tried
to call your office to get the matter resolved but after 4-5 times
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of getting only a recorded message from various people to leave a
message, I left in frustration.
On the positive side, I do want to say that I did have some contact
with two of your officers concerning this matter that was not
confrontational. They were in fact understanding and congenial. On
the way to my job in Plymouth, I spotted one of your police cars
and out of frustration flagged down the diver to talk to him about
it. I needed to talk to someone at this point, being totally
frustrated with your voice mail system. This was officer Bob
Levens. He was polite and congenial, and assured me that he would
have someone contact me. Within about a half an hour, Sgt. John
Ward called me to discuss the matter. He was understanding and
agreed that a 1:30 AM call was uncalled for under the
circumstances. We talked a couple of times more on Tuesday to try
to resolve this matter. Both of these officers were helpful and
polite in their dealings with me.
Later in the day I called the Motor Vehicle Registration office to
discuss the ownership of the car with them. The clerk checked their
records and told me that the car was registered as junked out, just
as the people at Vo -Tech had told me. According to her, my only
connection with the car was as the last registered owner. I asked
her what I could do to avoid such situations in the future, since I
did not want any more trouble with the car. She told me that there
really was nothing I need do since as far as the state is concerned
I am not the owner of the car. I told her that apparently does not
seem to matter to the Plymouth police and I needed more assurance.
After consulting with a supervisor, she assured me that I am not
the legal. registered owner of the car and there is nothing more she
could do for me.
As a closing to the events of the day, the people at Vo -Tech called
late in the day to say that the whole thing was apparently just a
misunderstanding or due to a breakdown in communications somewhere
along the line. Needles to say, I was not amused. They traced the
car in their records and found that it had been sold to one of
their students for parts. He told them that his father worked at
the business where the car was reportedly abandoned and had
permission from the owners to leave it there for awhile. Someone
must have forgot. In any event they told me that either the student
or the Vo -Tech would have the car removed from the property where
it was found. I haven't heard any more about it since then so I
assume that at least the issue of the car itself is resolved. I do
not appreciate being roused from a sound sleep over someone's
mistake for an event that was not urgent in anyone's mind but that
of your officer.
As I said earlier, I still fail to see how or why this should have
occurred. I keep seeing in the paper how the police are trying to
build a positive image. I have tried to teach my children respect
for the police. Events such as this don't do much for these
efforts. My father was a member of the Ramsey County Sheriff's
office for 25 years. Because of this I have often taken the side of
the police on many issues. When I would read of police harassment
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or charges of brutality, I would blindly assume that obviously the
recipients were deserving of the treatment they received, thinking
that "bad people get what they deserve". After this incident, I an
no longer sure of that position. My family and I are not "bad
people". Apparently it can happen to anyone. I feel that this
incident is harassment and abuse of power on the part of this
officer. At this point I feel that the only consolation I have is
that I do not live in Plymouth. We probably would have been
awakened with a knock at the door instead of a phone call.
Jack Berger
2961 KENTUCKY AVE. N.
CRYSTAL MN. 55427
TEL:
(W) 544-2721 (H) 544-5198
CC: Plymouth City Council
—` HENNEPIN TECHNICAL CENTERS
Intermediate District 287
Donation of
Equipment/ Materials
Receipt and Processing Form
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Yes No Explain
8. Will this replace equipment on current year budget or 5 -year
plan? j
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Social Security, or Employer ID Number: completed?
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cess of $5000.00 the Internal Revenue Service requires a written qualified appraisal from a qualified source. It is not necessary that Hennepin Technical
Canters, be given a copy of this appraisal, however, if Hennepin Techincal Centers sells, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of this property within two years
it must file an information return with the Internal Revenue Service naming the donor, disposition date, and amount received.
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
December 18, 1989
Michael Brown
5114 Florida Avenue N
Crystal, MN 55428
Dear Mr. Brown:
The City of Plymouth has no objection to the Pathfinder District of the Viking
Council, Boy Scouts of America, holding an ice fishing contest on Medicine
Lake, Saturday, January 20, 1990.
In your letter, you state your group will remove all debris from the ice
following your contest. In past years, this has been done to our complete
satisfaction, and the City sincerely appreciates your efforts in this area. A
member of our park maintenance crew will check the lake on Monday, January 22,
which is standard practice following an event of this type.
Good luck with the contest, and if I can be of further assistance to you,
please call me at 550-5131.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
EJB/np
cc: City Manager
Superintendent of Parks
Bob Wicklund, Hennepin Parks
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-280_
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PLYMOUTR
December 20, 1989
Doug Johnson
Birchview Elementary School
425 Ranchview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The City of Plymouth has no objection to the Birchview 5th Graders holding an
ice fishing contest on Parkers Lake, Sunday, February 4, 1990.
In your letter, you state your group will remove all debris from the ice
following your contest. A member of our park maintenance crew will check the
lake on Monday, February 5, which is standard practice following an event of
this type.
Good luck with the contest, and if I can be of further assistance to you,
please call me at 550-5131.
Sincerely,
L"— "� '5'z" --
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
EJB/np
cc: City Manager
Superintendent of Parks
Director of Public Safety
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF
December 18, 1989 PLYMOUTH+
U.P.S. Loss Prevention
c/o Mike Kettler
3312 N.E. Broadway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
SUBJECT: CITIZEN COMMENDATION
Dear Mr. Kettler:
I am writing this letter specifically to you and also one of your
drivers for the commendable work you both did in reporting and
following up on a suspicious delivery.
I do not have the name of the driver; but, he reported his
suspicions regarding a delivery to 1111 James Avenue North,
apartmnent #4. Apparently the delivery involved a table and
chairs, lamps and a ring.
As it turned out, a credit card attempted theft was discovered
involving a victim in the City of Plymouth. The actions of you
and the driver are commendable.
I would like to especially thank you for going with your "gut
instincts." Thanks for getting involved!
Sincerely,
Richard J. d lqui
Public Safe y Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
December 15, 1989
Ms. Greta Bakken
6050 Goldenrod Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Ms. Bakken:
I received a copy of your letter of December 12 relating to the incident
involving the police officer directing traffic at the intersection of County
Road 9 and Annapolis Lane.
Public Safety Director Carlquist will be communicating with you directly
with respect to the incident involving the police officer which you
discussed in your letter. With regard to the traffic light, I can report to
you that the City Council has been requesting that such a light be installed
by Hennepin County since 1988. Hennepin County has conducted studies of the
intersection to determine whether or not a traffic signal is warranted.
Based upon information Just supplied to us, they have concluded that a
signal is warranted and will be installed. We are working with them now to
seek to have the signal installed as soon as possible. This will be a
"temporary" installation, but will provide for far greater safety than
exists there at the current time. A "permanent" signal probably will not be
installed until County Road 9 has been widened westerly toward Fernbrook
Lane where we currently have a "temporary" traffic signal installation.
I appreciate your taking the time to share your observations with respect to
the behavior of the police officer with us. It is through such efforts that
we are able to continually evaluate our employees and the service they
provide. I wish in your case that the encounter had been positive, but
trust that future encounters you have with employees of the City of Plymouth
will be.
Thank you for your letter.
Yours truly,
7esWillis
Ci.
JW:kec
cc: Mayor & City Council
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director
400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOT4 55447. TEL EPHONE (612) 559-2800
Plymouth Police Dept.
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
To Whom It May Concern:
Greta Bakken
6050 Goldenrod Ln
Plymouth, MN 55jA,-
v'
December 1 -
p Q
• While on my way home from work Tuesday, December 12,
at approximately 5:15 pm, at the intersection of County
Road 9 and Annapolis Lane, I encountered a policeman
directing traffic. This was not at all unusual, as I
regularly go home from work on County Road 9, and the
policeman is a common sight.
I saw the policeman, and I stopped. I waited as he
waved the cars coming from Annapolis Lane through. I saw
him stop and he started to wave on the traffic from
County Road 9 through. I started to move as a car on
Annapolis began to make a left hand turn onto County Road
9. I stopped, having only moved a few feet, and the other
car completed its turn.
The reason I am writing this is because of the reaction
of the policeman. He stalked towards my car, struck the
hood of it with his hand and shouted something at me. I am
not sure exactly what he shouted, as I had my window shut,
and my heater on. I think this policeman acted irrationally
and improperly. I also wonder if I was subjected to this
because I am a woman. I don't think any motorist, male or
female, should have his or her car hit and be upbraided by
an irate traffic cop.
Also, while I am on the subject, wouldn't traffic
lights solve this problem? Why can't the city of Plymouth
put some up? I'm sure directing traffic isn't the best job
in the world, especially with this sub -zero weather approach-
ing. I'm sure it would make a lot of people happier and less
irate.
Sincerely,
cc: James T. Willis, City Manager L
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Richard Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
December 18, 1989
Greta Bakken
6050 Goldenrod Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota
55442
1117.71,
CIN OF
PLYMOUTFt
SUBJECT: CITIZEN COMPLAINT OF EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT
Dear Ms. Bakken:
This is to verify that we have received your letter complaining
of the actions of one of our police officers. Please be advised
that an investigation has been initiated.
The Plymouth Police Department, in order to maintain its current
high standards of service and positive relations with the
community it serves, invites constructive criticism of its
programs, personnel and service.
All citizen complaint alleging misconduct by a member of the
Police Department are investigated by supervisory officers.
Complaints alleging serious misconduct are investigated by the
department's Internal Investigation Unit.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigating
supervisor will notify you of the results of the investigation.
When an investigation discloses misconduct on the part of a
member of the department, you will be advised that disciplinary
action has been taken.
Lieutenant Tom Saba has been assigned your complaint. You will
be contacted by him in the near future with the results of his
investigation.
I regret that you had a negative contact with one of our
officers. I hope that any future contact you have with a
Plymouth police officer will be in a more positive vein.
Sincerely,
Richard J. arlqu'
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
Enclosures
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Lt. Tom Saba
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
December 15, 1989
Ms. Martha P. Williams
Precision Closers, Inc.
4315 Northshore Drive
Mound, MN 55364
Dear Ms. Williams:
CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
A Plymouth City Councilmember recently obtained a letter written by you
wherein you state that "Plymouth is not synonymous with Pleasant." The copy
of the letter is attached. 1 understand the concerns Mr. Behlmer has had with
a condition that the City Council applied to a recent lot division approval.
The matter of dealing with the public in a positive and pleasant manner
however has not been raised and I am concerned as the Director of one of the
departments that deals extensively with the public, including realtors and
developers, what problems may be perceived that would lead you and perhaps
others to that conclusion.
We recognize that the enforcement of regulations and the application of
conditions are not always welcome and can be viewed as impediments to
achieving desired goals.
It is our constant goal however to deal with the public in a proactive and
constructive manner. Therefore, I would appreciate a call from you so that we
could discuss this further and so that I might get a better understanding of
your meaning.
I would also be glad to meet with you at your convenience. You may reach me
at 550-5054 and if I am unavailable, you may leave me a message at that
number. I look forward to hearing from you.
Si e4rel,
Blair remere
Community Development Director
Direct Dial Phone #: 550-5054
Enclosure
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Precision Closers, Inc.
October 28, 1989
Norm Behlmer
CENTURY 21 METRO WEST
2415 Annapolis Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
RE: 2320 Larch Iaine
Dear Norm:
I apologize for my harried nature this week, I had seven closings on
Friday and four during the week. Most of them involved considerable
title problems and heavy preparation. That is over. WHEW!
I have reviewed the Larch Lane file and feel that if getting those
kids in on the 30th is imperative that as long as we have the
commitment underway that we should be okay on a contract that cites
the status of the title and the plan for curing same. An attorney
could object to that and ask that money be set aside at closing, but
as long as they will still owe $67,000.00, 1 can't believe that that
would be necessary. As you have already experienced, Plymouth is not
synonymous with Pleasant.
I hand carried copies of all the material to the branch of Guaranty on
Friday and spoke briefly to Tom so that he would know it was
coming. I will follow up on Monday to see that things are moving
along. I know that while everyone is in a hurry, we want to take the
amount of time necessary to be certain that it is done right so that
in the event that even a teeny -tiny portion of that Torrens
Certificate is affected we proceed correctly and avoid a costly
proceeding subsequent action later.
I hope you and Charlee had a super time at the Like. I am envious!
Thanks and have a great day!
Cordially,
Martha P. Williams
ENC
MPW:pm
4932 York Avenue So
Minneapolis, Mn 55410
December 21, 1989
Mayor & City Council
City of Plymouth
City Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
As a rider who spends at least 3k hours a day getting to and from
work, I feel that I know how the transportation is. I understand that
the contract with Medicine Lake lines is up and that there is a chance
that it may not be renewed. I have been riding the Metrolink since
six months after it was put into service and I must say that -I am more
than satisfied with the service. After having to depend on MTC entirely
for many years, and having to take it downtown now, the service that
Medicine Lake drivers give is so far superior to anything that MTC has
to offer. The drivers we have been fortunate to have watch out for
their passengers, help new riders get to their destination, make every
effort to make connections with the MTC buses on the trip home, go out
of their way to see that if a passenger gets on the wrong bus, they get
on the radio and get him on his way on the right bus. Also they make
every effort to be on time and if a regular passenger is missing, they
will hesitate to see if they are coming. I could go on & on listirg the
many services that are given that are beyond what is required. I also
would like to say that I could drive to work in about 25 minutes, but
because of the service that Medicine Lake has provided, I have taken
the bus, except when I have an appointment, which I cannot make without
driving.
In talking with the other riders, I know that they feel the same way
and are very upset at the thought that MTC might be getting this run.
I realize that people who are satisfied seldom call and let you know
how they feel, but the complainers will call on the least thing that they
don't like.
I sincerely hope that Medicine Lake will again be awarded the Contract.
I shall be going on Part time soon, but will still be depending on the
bus service at least 3days a week.
If anyone would like anymore information my office number is 546-3777
from 8:30 -.to 4:00 at the F.C. Rayer Company.
Sincerely
Gwen Pew
Ron Abrams
State Representative
District 45A
Minnesota.
House of
Representatives
Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata qqlimmppll
COMMITTEES: APPROPRIATIONS, STATE DEPARTMENTS DIVISION; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND HOUSING;
GENERAL LEGISLATION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, ELECTIONS DIVISION; LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
December 18, 1989
,`
James C. Willis �. f��G 1;I �g%�
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447 S' 1
Dear Jim:
Thank you very much for your recent letter regarding the Plymouth budget
hearings and the provisions of the Minnesota Truth in Taxation requirements.
Unfortunately, I was out of the state during the Plymouth budget process.
However, I am very interested in the affect that the Truth in Taxation
requirements have on all local units of government, including cities.
For your information, I have enclosed in advance a copy of a newsletter
I will be sending to constituents and others on my mailing list. Despite
what we heard at the Twin West Chamber of Commerce breakfast, the 1989
property tax bill contained very little in either reform or relief for
most property taxpayers. I will continue to do all I can to bring equity
and fairness as well as simplicity to our property tax system. Until
simplification occurs so that all taxpayers can understand how their
taxes are calculated and spending decisions are implemented, I am afraid
that the confusion that the complexity of the current system brings with
it will continue.
Thank you very much for the invitation. I will do my best to attend
the 1�1 budget hearings.
rs Ary truly,
Ron Abrams
State Representative
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Reply to:
State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
2211 Austrian Pine Lane, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 House Fax (612) 296-1563
(612) 296-9934
(612)546-5356
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Property Taxes - No Reform and Little Relief
Minnesota has, by far, the most complicated property tax system in the nation. The system has sere classifica-
tions of property, more credits, more ciiruit-breakers, more tiers and less accountability than any other state.
Most folks who have tried to examine the system agree that it is broken and must be radically simplified to be
fixed.
The 1989 regular session of the Legislature passed a property tax bill which continued the current system virtually
intact but provided for approximately $274 million in property tax relief. Governor Perpich vetoed that bill and
stated that he wanted meaningful, long-term reform and simplification. This is the same Governor Perpich who
signed into law most of the provisions which has made Minnesota's property tax system incomprehensible. The
summer was filled with hearings throughout the state, public posturing by almost all involved and culminated in
a closed -door meeting in the governor's office which lasted until 3:00 a.m. The final product of that effort was
passed at the Special Session of the Legislature.
The result? For most residential taxpayers and almost all commercial -industrial taxpayers of the western suburbs,
continued property tax increases. Indeed, of the $51 million property tax increase statewide in 1990, about $35
million will occur in the western suburbs. Some residential taxpayers and most owners of rental property will
experience either the same level of taxes or very modest declines. As is usual when Governor Perpich and the
DFL legislative leaders get together, meaningful relief was reserved for the center cities, outstate Minnesota in
general and the Iron Range in particular.
More important, despite Governor Perpich's initial position, very little reform was enacted. While some minor
improvements were made in cutting the number of classifications, an expanded system of credits, circuit -breakers
and other complicated gimmicks were put into place. The property tax structure in Minnesota is still incompre-
hensible and, perhaps, more complicated than before the exercise began.
Property taxes will be a major issue during the 1990 legislative session and election campaign. Without significant
reform and simplification, the property tax system will continue to be the cause of annual public policy crises.
One good start would be to cut the number of classifications to four, eliminate the gimmicks and give accountabil-
ity for property taxes back to the local units of government. Given this package with no reform and little relief, I
opposed its passage.
State Spending - The Beat Goes On
The state budget for the biennium which started July 1, 1989 is $14.8 billion; an increase of over $2 billion or 18.2
percent. This 18.2 percent budget increase is roughly twice the anticipated rate of inflation and is on top of a 13.8
percent budget increase the last biennium. Obviously, something must be done to control runaway spending by
the state.
Minnesota's revenue continues to be very volatile. Just last week the Department of Finance announced that there
is now anticipated to be a $161 million shortfall this biennium. The governor and legislative leaden; have prom-
ised to cut programs by this amount to balance the state's budget.
The single most important action the Legislature can take is to pass a budget resolution early in the biennium
limiting any increase in state spending to no more than the anticipated rate of inflation. It is then the job of the
Appropriations Committees in both the House and the Senate to set priorities. The Legislature must examine all
sate spending tc eliminate un -necessary programs and increase eff denry throughout the bureaucracy. Further, it
is important to examine ways to make our tax structure more predictable. As the lastest shortfall amply demon-
strates, small changes in our economic picture has large impacts on reve-
nues. If a recession occurs, a multi -billion dollar budget problem is possible.
It must also be noted that meaningful property tax reform can also play a
vital role in controlling state spending. Currently over 60 percent of the
state budget is paid to local units of government or to fund other state paid
curcuit-breakers and credits. Having the state directly fund most welfare
and K-12 education costs, while eliminating most other transfer payments to
local units of government, may lead to a more accountable system of
government in Minnesota, as well as start meaningful control over state
spending.
Prepared and paid for by the Abrams Volunteer Committee, P.O. Box 682, Minnetonka, MN 55343
Presidential Primary - Perhaps In 1992 = `
One of the highlights of the 1989 session of the Legislature was the surprise passage of a Presidential Primary. A
provision was added in the Senate to a relatively non -controversial election bill providing for a Minnesota Presi-
dential Primary. I was one of the House authors who decided to accept the Senate language. After a spirited
debate on the House floor, the bill was agreed to and has become law.
Longtime political aficionados know that Minnesota conducted Presidential primaries in the past. In 1952, Dwight
Eisenhower defeated Republican favorite -son Harold Stassen on a write-in campaign. In 1956, Estes Kefeuver de-
feated the DFL party leadership choice, Adlai Stevenson. Leadership in both political parties, having been embar-
rassed by the choice of the voters, killed the Minnesota primary prior to 1960.
There are some flaws with the provisions of the new Presidential Primary law. It does not comply with all rele-
vant provisions required by the two national parties. Further, many political party activists, primarily in the DFL,
do not want a primary. Here's a prediction that the Legislature will make a reasonable effort to bring Minnesota's
Presidential Primary law into compliance with the two national party rules. Assuming that entrenched interests
do not obstruct the process through Court challenges, expect a Presidential Primary in Minnesota 1992.
The Lottery - An Update
In 1988, the voters amended Minnesota's Constitution to allow the state to operate a lottery. After a lengthy
journey through the Legislature, a law was passed establishing the lottery.
The first item of business in getting the lottery established was to select the lottery director. In September, the
governor selected George Andersen. Mr. Andersen previously served in a number of capacities with the Pennsyl-
vania lottery, most recently as its deputy director. Mr. Andersen currently is filling key staff positions, determin-
ing where the lottery headquarters and district offices will be located, and developing a request for proposals from
lottery vendors.
According to Mr. Andersen, the first games should be available in late spring, with the major game available next
fall. Regretfully, none of the state's take will be used to reduce other taxes - half the proceeds are dedicated by the
constitution to the Environmental Trust Fund and the other half by law to the Greater Minnesota Corporation.
I am no fan of a state-run lottery. However, the voters have spoken and the implementing legislation was as good
as exists in the nation. Mr. Andersen appears to be off to a solid start. Legislative oversight will be essential to
ensure that the lottery is run efficiently and fairly.
Rep. eon
ABRAMS REPORT
House District 45A
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Property Taxes - No Reform and Little Relief
• State Spending - The Beat Goes On
• Presidential Primary - Perhaps In 1992
• The Lottery - An Update
Rep. Ron Abrams
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St. Paul, MN 55155
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Hopkins, MN
Permit No. 906
WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
32 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 211, Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005
December 20,1989
Mayor and City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Attention: City Manager
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
4n December 14th, the final decision was made by Hennepin County not
to fund the West Suburban Mediation Center, the North Hennepin Mediation
Project and the Minneapolis Mediation Program due to funding constraints
on the part of the County Board.
The County funds represented one-third of our 1990 budget, support from
nine municipalities represented another third and the remainder was to be
raised by grants, corporate contributions and community organizations.
just as our Center increased its mediations and conciliations 115% over
1988, the sudden, unexpected funding loss has been a shock.
We plan to continue providing our services to residents of your
community. Additional efforts will be made to make up for the unexpected
shortfall. Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated.
Thank you for your support and interest.
Sincerely.
Susan A. Nelson
Executive Director" s
SAN/vm
CIN OF
PLYMOUTR
December 20, 1989
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Dahler
2845 Zanzibar Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Dahler:
Thank you for your recent note concerning your request that your property
taxes not be increased.
We of the Plymouth city government have heard you and others loud and clear
on this issue!
Monday evening the City Council adopted its 1990 City Budget. While the
overall budget reflects an increase in the total taxes collected, the growth
of new building in our community will largely absorb that increase. We
project that the taxes that you pay for city services in 1990 will not
exceed those which you paid in 1989.
Your City Council has achieved this objective through seeking to closely
watch the growth of its own spending, at the same time that the State
Legislature has diverted over $830,000 of aids from the city to the school
districts. And while we have absolutely no control over the taxing and
spending decisions of the Wayzata School District, or Hennepin County, I can
assure you that your Council works diligently to closely manage our
financial affairs.
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. I hope that you will find that
we have responded to your satisfaction.
Yours truly,
V rgiI Schneider
Mayor
VS:kec
cc: City Council
C -LYf,4OUTH E`)ULEVARD. Fl_YMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2600
.TAMES J. THOMSON, JR.
AttorneN at Law
Direct Dial(612)337-9209
December 21, 1989
Mr. Larry GeyeUmWr"
10400 49th Nv4`iue North
Plymout .,-�N 55442
ar Mr. Geyerman:
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
370 Pillsbury Center. Minneapolis. Minnesota 55402
(61_')337-9300
On December 13, 1989 I met with the attorneys for the Ekstrums,
the Runnakkos, and the Ferraras concerning the work that is taking
place in the drainage and ponding easement area adjacent to
Schmidt Lake Road. Because I know that this is an issue that
concerns you, I am enclosing a copy of my letter to the attorneys
summarizing the information that was discussed at the meeting.
Please feel free to give me a call if you would like to discuss
this matter with me.
Sincerely,
mes J. Thomson, Jr.
JJT/amm
Enclosure
cc: &emes Willis
Fred Moore
PL100-32
.TAMES J. THOMSON, JR.
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9209
December 21, 1989
Mr. Karl Cambronne
Chestnut & Brooks
3700 Piper Jaffray Tower
222 South Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mr. Steven Sondrall
Corrick and Sondrall
3811 West Broadway
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis. Minnesota 55402
(612)337-9300
Mr. Robert E. Salmon
Meagher, Geer, Markham,
Anderson, Adamson, et
4200 Multifoods Tower
33 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Re: Schmidt Lake Road/Drainage and Ponding Easements
Gentlemen:
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22 i989
t
I am writing this letter to follow-up on our meeting of
December 13, 1989. At that meeting, I indicated that I would
advise you as to the status of the construction project and
address the issue of restoration of the area within the drainage
and ponding easement.
The City's consulting engineer has informed us that they will be
monitoring the settling process for approximately three to four
more weeks. It is not contemplated that any additional material
will be imported into the drainage easement area. The current
plan is to allow the material to remain in place until
approximately August, 1990. At that time, the surcharging
material will be removed and the area restored to its original
condition.
In January or February, 1.990 the City will begin excavating in
the area west of your clients' property. This area is being
excavated to comply with mitigation measures required by the DNR.
The peat material that will be excavated will most likely be
placed in the Schmidt Lake Road right-of-way so that it can be
used for the restoration work in the drainage and ponding
easement area. As we discussed at our meeting, the present plans
call for the City to restore the easement area as nearly as
possible to the original condition. The area will ultimately
look similar to the area located at the southwest quadrant of
Highway 494 and County Road 6. It is anticipated that it will
Mr. Karl Cambronne
Mr. Steven Sondrall
Mr. Robert E. Salmon
December 21, 1989
Page 2
take approximately two years for the restoration process to be
completed. The actual work in the area, however, should be
completed by December 1, 1990. Construction of Schmidt Lake Road
itself will recommence in August, 1990 and is expected to take
four months to complete.
Concerning the restoration of the easement area, as we discussed
in our meeting, the City needs to know if individual property
owners want to include berms or other items that are not
contemplated at the present time. As we discussed, it is not
possible for individual property owners to have berms unless all
the property owners agree to it because the berms affect the
drainage pattern. The only exception is that the easterly -most
property owners can have berms without requiring their immediate
westerly property owners to have them, but the westerly -most
property owners cannot have berms unless all the properties to
the east have them. Also, any berm which is in an area under the
jurisdiction of DNR will require its approval before being
constructed.
I have not addressed the other two issues that were a concern of
Mr. Ferrara (the expenses incurred in cleaning his residence and
attorney's fees) because I do not have enough information from
you concerning those items. I would be willing to discuss those
items with the appropriate city officials upon receiving such
information.
As I indicated in our meeting, the City would like to resolve
this matter on an amicable basis. I would be happy to discuss it
further with any of you if you desire.
Sincerely,
ame Thomson Jr.
JJT/amm
cc: ✓James Willis
Fred Moore
Larry Geyerman