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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-28-1989CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 28, 1989 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING December 27/28: No Winner NEXT WEEK: $500 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, January 1. 2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Tuesday, January 2, 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council meeting in City Council Chambers. 3. CALENDAR -- A copy of the January meeting calendar is attached. (M-3 FOR YOUR INFORMATION... I. MEDICINE LAKE LINES AUDITS --Attached is a letter from the firm Dorsey Whitney, attorneys representing Medicine Lake Lines, expressing concern about Minnesota Department of Transportation MnDOT) audits from 1983 through 1985. Specifically, Dorsey Whitney advises that their client has not received copies of the audits. They further request that the City not use funds payable to Medicine Lake Lines as settlement for the audits' citations without offering Medicine Lake Lines an opportunity to discuss and consult the matter with the City and the MnDOT. Copies of the audits were forwarded to Medicine Lake Lines upon our receipt on December 22. It is our intent to meet with Medicine Lake Lines and MnDOT representatives in order to promptly resolve this matter. (I-1) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL IENORANDUi December 28, 1989 Page 2 2. CITY COUNCIL VOICE MAILBOXES - With the installation of the new telephone system, each Councilmember will have his or her individual mailbox within which messages can be left for you by the public or city staff members. Before the mailbox is operable, however, you will need to take a number of steps. 1) Call the voice mail telephone or extension number which is 550-5008, or extension 5008 if calling from inside the City Center. 2) Enter your mailbox number as shown below, followed by a zero (0). Councilmembers Bergman 550-5065 Helliwell 550-5066 Ricker 550-5067 Vasiliou 550-5068 Zitur 550-5069 3) Enter your password which is zero (0). 4) Record a new password. This can be up to a four (4) digit number. Without this number no one can listen to your messages. 5) Record your name, i.e. Councilmember Zitur. You will receive directions on how to record your name. 6) Record your personal greeting. Attached is a draft greeting you may wish to use. 6) Press nine (9) to exit the mailbox management functions and a second nine (9) to exit voice mail altogether. That's all there is to it. You may now have people leave messages in your voice mailbox. Similarly, the voice mailboxes for other staff members will be available for your use. Attached is the list- ing of city extensions (mailboxes) for all employees. Also a quick reference guide to the use of the voice mail system. Contact Frank Boyles or Fred Moore if you have any questions with respect to the new telephone system or voice mail operation. (I-2) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 28, 1989 Page 3 3. FIRE STATION III PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY - The Fire Station III physical fitness facility contains a 15 -station universal gym exercise machine, a Health -O -Meter scale, Bodyguard Ergometer bike, two Tuntari Protrainer bikes, and two Precor 6.4 rowing machines. Because the fitness facility represents an opportunity for Plymouth city employees to improve their physical fitness and provides an additional opportunity for employees to meet one another to improve a sense of camaraderie in the organization, we have asked employees whether they would be interested in using the facility. To date we have received positive responses from 39 employees, 14 of whom are from the Police Department, 7 from the Public Works and Park Maintenance Divisions, and 18 from the City Center. It is expected that the facility would be available for general employee use from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Evenings would be reserved for the firefighters to ensure that there is no conflict with firefighter training programs and regular station use. If any member of the Council is interested in using the fitness facility at Fire Station III, please let me know by Monday, January 2 so that we can provide you with the necessary materials. Employees who are interested will have to sign a questionnaire and release form. They must also agree to receive training provided by the City prior to usage of the equipment, and agree to be respon- sible for securing the building. 4. TOWN MEETING AGENDA -- The Town Meeting invitation and agenda is being prepared for mailing to Area 3 residents the week of January 8. A copy of the letter and agenda is attached. (I-4) 5. MINUTES: a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, December 14, 1989. (I-5) 6. BOARD & COMMISSION RECRUITMENT -- The attached ad recruiting individuals to serve on a City Board or Commission will appear in the Community Section of the Star -Tribune the week of January 2. Interested residents will receive an orientation packet which will include an application form, information on the City's commissions, and a Board and Commission Member position description. You have previously received these items. The application form has been revised by deleting the request for the applicant date of birth, and number and age of children. This information cannot legally be considered in hiring and is not pertinent to the selection process. Copies of all applications will be presented to the City Council for the January 22 meeting. (I-6) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 28, 1989 Page 4 7. HOMESTEAD DECLARATION NOTICES -- Homestead notices will be mailed on Friday, December 29. Property owners will have until January 15 to return the cards to the City to claim their homestead exemption. 8. 1990 PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS -- According to City Assessor Scott Hovet, as a result of 1989 tax law changes, real estate property tax statements will not be mailed out by the County until the end of March or early April. 9. BOND NEWSLETTER -- The Ehlers & Associates monthly newsletter is attached. I-9) 10. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter from Howard Johnson, 4840 Yorktown Lane, to Mayor and City Council, requesting a senior citizen rate for water and sewer monthly charges. (I -10a) b. Letter from Faith Ortendahl, Metrolink rider, to Mayor and City Council, supporting Medicine Lake Lines bus service. (I -10b) c. Letter to Tade Jude, Hennepin County Commissioner, from Paul Chandler, Plymouth resident, on waste disposal fees. (I -10c) d. Letter from Janet Dolan, General Counsel, Tennant Company, to City Manager, on the company's sale of its Plymouth property to Opus Corporation. (I -10d) e. Letter of appreciation from Joy Tierney, League of Women Voters, to Plymouth Fire Department, for use of Fire STation 3 for their annual holiday meeting. (I -10e) f. Letter from Marilyn Schmidtke, to Plymouth Police Department, commending the services of Rich Herman, Police Officer. (I -10f) g. Notice from Michael Ehrlichmann, Chair, Regional Transit Board, on appointments to RTB advisory committees. (I -10g) James G. Willis City Manager JGW:Jm attachments N N LL N Qf f0 N O S O N m r m > a n 4 N O K ; N F N N 00 Qf m F W N N LL m 2 LA T t0 O N i t U W z a m in � N � N 0 rn Q Q N Qf t0 M O of N M .- OD IA N Q1 { F N N 00 Qf m N N 3 j U)N W to t U W N 0 z a ao O N i z M 00 r% i N r N Q D Q ON CO N Q ii N d7 (0 LO N Q z � w� w w g a d D ~ = M W O Lid a� N oa cn Lnm O O LU CD M U ZI� Z •• Z .. Z Z W O Q C3Q Nt Z C3 r - M r- C) -j a U-� r— N a� M Ca o O N 0 C:) U- uj Q O t� a ¢o (p M O N �� 07 m►� N M J y N j¢ N W •UE a:Z C7 O s W Z O L -� O O C) M000 F- r� LU f MLL.� w Z Z �pN ►- CD V) �D� •• M O OO=J pce ULO oi"-- M o=00 F- -:X N�M: N Q z U) co I\ N 350 PARE AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORE 10022 (212)415-9200 1330 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N. W. WASHINOTON, D. C. 20036 20 (2)857-0700 3 GHACECHURCH STREET LONDON EC3V OAT, ENGLAND 01-929-3334 36, RUE TRONCHET 75009 PARIS, FRANCE 01-42-66-59-49 PAR EAST FINANCE CENTER HONG KONG 852-5-8612550 DORSEY & WHITNEY A P—...— 1--l— P—rees CO■-"" 2200 FIRST BANK PLACE EAST MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 (612) 340-2600 TELEX 29-0605 FAX (612)340-2868 EDWARD J. PLUIMER (612)340-2973 December 27, 1989 Mr. Randy Halvorson Office of Program Management Minnesota Department of Transportation, Room 815 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Mr. Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Re: Minnesota Department under Agreement Nos. of Plymouth. Gentlemen: M 340 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 55903 (507)288-3186 315 FIRST NATIONAL BANS BUILDING WAYZATA,MINNESOTA 55391 (612)475-0373 1200 FIRST INTERSTATE CENTER BILLINGS, MONTANA 59103 (406)252-3600 201 DAVIDSON BUILDING GREAT FALLS, MONTANA 59401 (406)727-3632 127 EAST FRONT STREET MISSOULA, MONTANA 59802 (406)721-6025 of Transportation Audits 61592 and 61757 with City My firm represents Medicine Lake Lines ("MLL"). It recently has come to our attention as a result of information provided by Mr. Halvorson to the RTB's Audit Committee earlier this month that MnDOT issued an audit report on September 19, 1989 citing $162,182.32 in costs under Agreements Nos. 61592 and 61757. Mr. Halvorson also reported that there has been internal MnDOT correspondence about and consideration of a settlement with the City of Plymouth with respect to those audit issues. Medicine Lake Lines has previously requested a copy of such audit reports. Although the City of Plymouth is withholding approximately $150,000 in funds due and payable to MLL based potential claims under an audit report, MLL had not been informed of nor provided copies of the audit reports until today, when it received the report in the mail. Moreover, MLL has not been consulted either by MnDOT or the City of Plymouth with respect to any potential settle- ment of such claims. DORSEY & WHITNEY Mr. Randy Halvorson Mr. Frank Boyles December 27, 1989 Page Two While the contracts in question are between MnDOT and the City of Plymouth, MLL is directly affected, as the City of Plymouth apparently intends to use the funds payable to MLL in the event of any settlement of the audit reports. As a result, MLL clearly has a significant and practical interest in the issue. Moreover, information from MLL may be essential to answer questions or to respond to issues raised in any audit report. For these reasons, MLL requests the opportunity to discuss and consult with both MnDOT and the City of Plymouth prior to any settlement being considered or reached. Thank you in advance for your assistance and consideration. Very/ truly s, Ed)ard J: Pluimer EJP:kj cc: Donald J. Mueting, Esq. Mr. James Johnson Larry Johnson, Esq. Hello, this is I am currently unable to take your call. At the tone, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. If you wish to speak with the City Receptionist, on your touch tone phone press the "Pound" button and "Zero, Zero, Zero" and you will be transferred immediately. When calling in the future, you may skip this greeting and directly record your message by pressing "1" at any time during the greeting. Thank you for calling. 550-5000 ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5010 Willis, James G., City Manager . . . . . . . 5011 Boyles, Frank, Asst. City Manager. . . . . . 5013 Rauenhorst, Laurie, City Clerk . . . . . . . 5014 LaFave, Helen, Communications Coord. . . . . 5016 McMillin, Judy, Sr. Secretary. . . . . . . . 5012 Cheesbrough, Karen, Clerk/Typist . . . . . . 5015 Krisko, Valetta, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . . 5002 Reisinger, Sharon, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . 5001 Computer Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5017 Cable TV Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5030 Ryan, Joe, Building Official . . . . . . . . 5031 , Asst. Bldg. Official. . . . . 5034 Kraemer, Wanda, Dev. Services Clerk. . . . . 5033 Ward, Tammy, Sr. Clerk/Typist. . . . . . . . 5032 Kilian, Don, Plumbing Inspector. . . . . . . 5038 Lutter, Karleen, Building Inspector. . . . . 5035 Munson, Donald, Building Inspector . . . . . 5036 Rasmusson, Arnie, Building Inspector . . . . 5037 Tonn, Bill, Building Inspector . . . . . . . 5039 McLearen, Glen, Temp. Plan Checker . . . . . 5041 Schansberg, Carlys, P.T. Clerical Asst . . . 5032 Building Inspection Scheduling . . . . . . . 5049 Inspection Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5040 PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5050 Tremere, Blair, Director . . . . . . . . . . 5054 Dillerud, Chuck, Comm. Dev. Coord. . . . . . 5059 Cottingham, Al, Associate Planner. . . . . . 5057 Dale, Milt, Housing Specialist . . . . . . . 5056 Wicklacz, Myra, Dev. Services Technician . . 5052 Watson, Jackie, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . 5055 Lanthier, Denise, Sr. Clerk/Typist . . . . . 5058 FTNAW'F nFD1n TUFUT ASSESSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5020 Hovet, Scott, City Assessor. . . . . . . . . 5021 Carroll, Mike, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . 5023 Mauderer, Sue, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . 5025 McCormick, Joan, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . 5024 Olsson, Jan, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . 5026 FINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5100 Hahn, Dale, Director 5101 Sulander, Daryl, Asst. Fin. Director . . . . 5119 Hohenstein, Jeff, Info. Mgmt. Coordinator. . 5102 Pemberton, Bob, Risk Mgmt. Coordinator . . . 5103 Leitner, Bobbi, Finance Office Supv. . . . . 5105 Ecker, Connie, Accounting Tech. . . . . . . 5113 Ledin, Colleen, Accounting Tech. . . . . . . 5114 Pudlick, Kelly, Computer Operator. . . . . . 5117 Nelson, Cindy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5116 Tufte, John, Meter Reader. . . . . . . . . . 5118 Wendland, Jan, Accounting Clerk. . . . . . . 5110 Bangle, Gail, Assmt. Office Tech . . . . . . 5106 Evenson, Jan, Data Control Clerk . . . . 5108 Luesse, Debra, Acctg/Data Control Clerk. . . 5115 Carlson, Carolyn, D.C. Operator/Cashier. . . 5107 Kazimer, Gladys, P.T. Clerk Typist . . . . . 5109 Utility Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5111 +artxaxraaaa arrrtwwxrt•a■axrtrtrt+arr rrwrrrrrsrarrtrtrraaara CITY CENTER LUNCHROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5003 LOBBY PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5DO4 CITY FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5060 CITY TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . artararrxrtw wa+rtrra►♦xraaarrrrrrtaawraaarrraw . . . . . . 5009 awwwaa•w++ CITY ATTORNEY (JAMES J. THOMSON, Jr.). . . 337-9300 CITY ATTORNEY FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-9310 PLYMOUTH METROLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . 545-1025 D IAL -A -R IDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559-5057 Plymouth Post Office - 559-2148 5138 Plymouth Driver's Testing Station - 341-7149 or 7426 King Video Cable - Customer Service - 533-8020 2/4/84 _ CITY OF PLYMOUTH 550-5000 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION . . . . 5130 Blank, Eric, Director . . . . . . . . . . 5131 Patterson, Mary, Supt. of Recreation. . . 5132 Busch, Rick, Rec. Specialist. . . . . . . 5133 Anderson, Cindy, Rec. Specialist. . . . . 5136 Pederson, Nancy, Secretary. . . . . . . . 5134 Sankey, Donna, Sr. Clerk/Typist . 5135 Miller, Paula, Sr. Citizen Coord. (PT). 5137 Greupner, Karol, Rec. Specialist (PT) . 5139 Noreen, Darlene, Sr. Outreach Coord. (PT) 5138 PARK MAINTENANCE & FORESTRY . . . . . . . 5150 Peterson, Mark, Supt. of Parks. . . . . . 5151 Heitke, Dan, Park Maint. Supv.. . . . . . 5153 Kissinger, Don, Forester. . . . . . . . . 5152 Upton, Glen, Weed Inspector . . . . . . . 5154 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY - 9-1-1 MON-EMERGENCY AFTER 4:30 P.M. & WEEKENDS - 544-9511 POLICE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5160 Carlquist, Dick, Director of Pub. Safety. 5161 Paulson, Dennis, Lieutenant, Patrol . . . 5170 Saba, Tom, Lieutenant, Tech. Services . . 5180 Ward, John, Sergeant. . . . . . . . . . . 5181 Hanvik, Bill, Investigator. . . . . . . . 5184 Nesbitt, Bob, Investigator. . . . . . . . 5182 Nielsen, Niel, Investigator . . . . . . . 5185 Ridgley, Mike, Investigator . . . . . . . 5183 Twaddle, Dan, Investigator . . . . . . . 5186 Anderson, Darrel, Crime Prev. Officer . . 5188 Wronski, Marynia, Youth Services Officer. 5187 Correll, Steve, Support Services Supv.. . 5165 Bast, Sue, Sr. Secretary. . . . . . . . . 5163 Beck, Kathy, Sr. Clerk Typist . . . . . . 5162 Dimich, Barb, Sr. Clerk Typist. . . . . . 5162 Stetz, Sandy, Sr. Clerk Typist. . . . . . 5166 Johnson, Joyce, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . 5164 Community Service Officer Desk. . . . . . 5171 Sergeants' Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5173 Interrogation Room. . . . . . . . . . . . 5172 Police Conference Room. . . . . . . . . . 5167 Squad Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5174/5175 FIRE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5120 Robinson, Lyle, Fire Chief. . . . . . . . 5121 Leuer, Kevin, Fire Inspector. . . . . . . 5124 Scofield, Stan, Fire Inspector. . . . . . 5123 Vachuska, Lee, Sr. Clerk Typist . . . . . 5122 Fire Station I, 13205 County Road 6 . . 559-0624 Fire Station II, 12000 County Road 9. 559-0625 Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane . 559-0809 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5070 Moore, Fred, Dir. of Public Works . . . . 5080 Faulkner, Dan, City Engineer. . . . . . . 5071 Sweeney, John, Asst. City Engineer. . . . 5072 Campbell, Dan, Sr. Engineer. Tech.. . . . 5073 Johnson, Bob, Sr. Engineer. Tech. . . . . 5074 Pouliot, Dick, Project Coordinator. . . . 5083 Johnson, Ken, Eng. Aide - Inspec/Survey . 5076 Deuth, Steve, Engineering Aide. . . . . . 5078 Johnson, Darrel, Engineering Aide . . . . 5079 Holm, Karen, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . 5081 Mohr, Sharon, Clerk Typist. . . . . . . . 5082 PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . 5090 (14900 - 23rd Avenue North) Kolstad, Jim, Public Works Supt. . . . . 5091 Fasching, Bob, Sewer & Water Supv. . . . 5092 Vetsch, Tom, Street Supv. . . . . . . 5093 Andreassen, Joan, Clerk Typist. . . . . . 5094 Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5095 Water Treatment Plant . . . . . . . . . . 5096 Maintenance Lunch Room. . . . . . . . . . 5097 Anderson, Cindy, Rec. Specialist. . . . . . . 5136 Anderson, Darrel, Crime Prev. Officer . . . . 5188 Andreassen, Joan, Clerk Typist. . . . . . . . 5094 Bangle, Gail, Assmt. Office Tech . . . . . . . 5106 Bast, Sue, Sr. Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . 5163 Beck, Kathy, Sr. Clerk Typist. . . . . . . . . 5162 Blank, Eric, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5131 Boyles, Frank, Asst. City Manager. . . . . . . 5013 Building Inspection Scheduling . . . . . . . . 5049 Busch, Rick, Rec. Specialist . . . . . . . . . 5133 Cable TV Room. . . . . . Campbell, Dan, Sr. Engineer. Tech. . . . . . . 5073 Carlquist, Dick, Director of Pub. Safety . . . 5161 Carlson, Carolyn, D.C. Operator/Cashier. . . . 5107 Carroll, Mike, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . 5023 Cheesbrough, Karen, Clerk/Typist . . . . . . . 5015 Community Service Officer Desk.. . . . . . . . 5171 Correll, Steve, Support Services Supv. . . . . 5165 Cottingham, Al, Associate Planner. . . . . . . 5057 Dale, Milt, Housing Specialist . . . . . . . . 5056 Deuth, Steve, Engineering Aide.. . . . . . . . 5078 Dillerud, Chuck, Comm. Dev. Coord. . . . . . . 5059 Dimich, Barb, Sr. Clerk Typist . . . . . . . . 5162 Ecker, Connie, Accounting Tech.. . . . . . . . 5113 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5070 Evenson, Jan, Data Control Clerk . . . . . . . 5108 Fasching, Bob, Sewer & Water Supv. . . . . . . 5092 Faulkner, Dan, City Engineer. . . . . . 5071 FAX Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5060 Fire Station I, 13205 County Road 6 559-0624 Fire Station II, 12000 County Road 9. 559-0625 Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane . 559-0809 Greupner, Karol, Rec. Specialist (PT) . . 5139 Hahn, Dale, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5101 Hanvik, Bill, Investigator . . . . . . . . . . 5184 Heitke, Dan, Park Maint. Supv. . . . . . . . . 5153 Hohenstein, Jeff, Info. Mgmt. Coordinator. . . 5102 Holm, Karen, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . 5081 Hovet, Scott, City Assessor. . . . . . . . . 5021 Inspection Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5040 Interrogation Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5172 Johnson, Bob, Sr. Engineer. Tech.. . . . . . . 5074 Johnson, Darrel, Engineering Aide. . . . . . . 5079 Johnson, Joyce, Clerk/Receptionist . . . . . . 5164 Johnson, Ken, Eng. Aide - Inspec/Survey. . . . 5076 Kazimer, Gladys, P.T. Clerk Typist . . . . . . 5109 Kilian, Don, Plumbing Inspector. . . . . . . . 5038 Kissinger, Don, Forester . . . . . . . . . . . 5152 Kolstad, Jim, Public Works Supt. . . . . . . . 5091 Kraemer, Wanda, Dev. Services Clerk. . . . . . 5033 Kazimer, Gladys, P.T. Clerk Typist . . . . . . 5109 Kilian, Don, Plumbing Inspector. . . . . . . . 5038 Kissinger, Don, Forester . . . . . . . . . . . 5152 Kolstad, Jim, Public Works Supt. . . . . . . . 5091 Kraemer, Wanda, Dev. Services Clerk. . . . . . 5033 Krisko, Valetta, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . . . 5002 LaFave, Helen, Communications Coord. . . . . . 5016 Lanthier, Denise, Sr. Clerk/Typist . . . . . . 5058 Ledin, Colleen, Accounting Tech. . . . . . . . 5114 Leitner, Bobbi, Finance Office Supv. . . . . . 5105 Leuer, Kevin, Fire Inspector. . . . . . 5124 Lobby Phone.. 5004 Luesse, Debra, Acct;/Data Control Clerk. 5115 Lunchroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5003 Lutter, Karleen, Building Inspector. . . . . . 5035 Maintenance Lunch Room. . . . . . . . . . 5097 Mauderer, Sue, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . 5025 McCormick, Joan, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . 5024 McLearen, Glen, Temp. Plan Checker . . . . . . 5041 McMillin, Judy, Sr. Secretary. . . . . . . . . 5012 Mechanics . .. 5095 Miller, Paula, Sr. Citizen Coord. (PT). 5137 Mohr, Sharon, Clerk Typist. . . . . . . . 5082 Moore, Fred, Dir. of Public Works . . . . 5080 Munson, Donald, Building Inspector . . . . . . 5036 Nelson, Cindy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5116 Nesbitt, Bob, Investigator. . . . . . . . 5182 Nielsen, Niel, Investigator . . . . . . . 5185 Noreen, Darlene, Sr. Outreach Coord. (PT) 5138 Olsson, Jan, Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . 5026 Patterson, Mary, Supt. of Recreation. . . 5132 Paulson, Dennis, Lieutenant, Patrol . . . 5170 Pederson, Nancy, Secretary. . . . . . . . 5134 Pemberton, Bob, Risk Mgmt. Coordinator . . . . 5103 Peterson, Mark, Supt. of Parks. . . . . . 5151 Police Conference Room. . . . . . . . . . 5167 Pouliot, Dick, Project Coordinator. . . . . 5083 Pudlick, Kelly, Computer Operator. . . . . . . 5117 Rasmusson, Arnie, Building Inspector . . . . . 5037 Rauenhorst, Laurie, City Clerk . . . . . . . . 5014 Reisinger, Sharon, Clerk/Receptionist. . . . . 5001 Ridgley, Mike, Investigator . . . . . . . 5183 Robinson, Lyle, Fire Chief. . . . . . . . 5121 Ryan, Joe, Building Official . . . . . . . . . 5031 Saba, Tom, Lieutenant, Tech. Services . . 5180 Sankey, Donna, Sr. Clerk/Typist . . . . . 5135 Schansberg, Carlys, P.T. Clerical Asst . . . . 5032 Scofield, Stan, Fire Inspector. 5123 Sergeants' Desk . . . . . . . . .5173 Squad Room. . . . . . . . . . . . 5174/5175 Stetz, Sandy, Sr. Clerk Typist. . . . . . 5166 Sulander, Daryl, Asst. Fin. Director . . . . . 5119 Sweeney, John, Asst. City Engineer. . . . 5072 Tonn, Bill, Building Inspector . . . . . . . . 5039 Tremere, Blair, Director . . . . . . . . . . . 5054 Tufte, John, Meter Reader. . . . . . . . . . . 5118 Twaddle, Dan, Investigator . . . . . . . 5186 Upton, Glen, Weed Inspector . . . . . . . 5154 Utility Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5111 Vachuska, Lee, Sr. Clerk Typist . . . . . 5122 Vetsch, Tom, Street Supv. . . . . . . . . 5093 Ward, John, Sergeant. . . . . . . . . . 5181 Ward, Tammy, Sr. Clerk/Typist. . . . . . . . . 5032 Water Treatment Plant . . . . . . . . . . 5096 Watson, Jackie, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . 5055 Wendland, Jan, Accounting Clerk. . . . . . . . 5110 Wicklacz, Myra, Dev. Services Technician . . . 5052 Willis, James G., City Manager . . . . . . . . 5011 Wronski, Marynia, Youth Services Officer . 5187 7 January 8, 1990 Dear Plymouth Resident: SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, Area 3 Plymouth is a developing community and there are many actions underway or in the planning stage which could impact upon you. In order to maintain open communication channels with residents of the community, the City Council has scheduled a Town Meeting for residents of your area on January 29, 1990. In order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while dealing with specific topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be for the area shown on the map below. On the reverse side of this letter you will find the agenda topics for this meeting. Following reports on these topics, questions will be entertained regarding these or other matters. If you have questions about other issues you do not choose to raise publicly, the Resident Feedback Form you receive at the meeting may be used. Your particular concern will then be reviewed and a personal response provided. I encourage you to Join Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Vasiliou, Zitur and me at 7:00 p.m., January 29, 1990, at the Plymouth City Center. We are anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to informally discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Laurie Rauenhorst, at 550-5014. Sincerely, Kim M. Bergman Mayor 1990 TOWN MEETING AREA 1 OCT. 22 -7- 2 CCDVTrR I" 17 LAM A ►4 12 S TOWN MEETING AGENDA AREA 3 January 29, 1990 7:00 p.m. I. 1990 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS A. Streets B. Sanitary Sewer C. Water D. Public Buildings E. Parks/Trails II. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Development Activity B. Comprehensive Plan Update III. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Police/Fire Report B. Police/Fire Alarm Permits C. Neighborhood Watch Program D. Animal Control IV. OTHER ITEMS A. Public Transportation - Plymouth Metrolink/Dial-a-Ride B. Local Government Cable Access Channel 37 C. Solid Waste Recycling Program Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting December 14, 1989 Page 44 Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Freels, Hanson, Anderson, Beach and Rosen; staff Blank, Patterson and Pederson; George Watson of Brauer and Associates 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Edwards called the December meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Freels and seconded by Commissioner Rosen to approve the minutes of the November meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None. b. Staff. Mary announced that the Olympic Festival Torch Run, scheduled for next July, will be passing through Plymouth at approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 6. Participants in Plymouth will be involved for about an hour and a half, before the Torch is transported to the Metrodome, where the Olympic Festival will be held. The torch is being carried by people on foot (running, walking) throughout the state of Minnesota, and Plymouth is its last stop. From Plymouth, the torch will be driven to the Metrodome. Mary announced that Karol Greupner is working on a project called "National Celebration of the Earth," which is to promote awareness of our environment and conservation. Mary stated that the Fire and Ice Festival will be held Saturday, February 3 at Parkers Lake. She asked if PRAC would again be responsible for the bonfire, and they agreed to help with that. There will be a few new events this year, as well as expanding on some of last year's events. Rick will offer a softball tournament for men on the ice. Last year's tournament was offered for co-ed teams, and none registered, so this year he's trying just a men's tournament. Mary said that the Old Fashioned Christmas event, held December 10 and co-sponsored with the Plymouth Historical Society, at Plymouth Creek Park was a big success. There were more events than last year, and about 1,000 adults and children attended. A big hit was the storytelling by Bob Gasch. There were some problems with the hay ride when the wagon got a flat tire, but while it was operational, it was a very popular activity. The January -February issue of Plymouth on Parade will be in the homes around December 22. December 1989 PRAC Minutes Page 45 Staff is in the process of preparing the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report for 1989. A rough draft of the report will be available for the January meeting. Special programs for the school holiday break period include Gym, Swim & Movie Days December 26 & 27, Pre-school Specials on December 26 & 27, and downhill ski trips on December 28 & 29. Weather permitting, warming house and ice rinks open December 16. The rink at Parkers Lake is much larger this year. Greg Oly of the Plymouth police department is organizing a speed skating club in Plymouth. C. Others. There were no other presentations. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Comprehensive Park & Trail Plan Update - Georee Watson. Mr. Watson briefly summarized his findings and recommendations for updating the park and trail plan from the report he prepared dated December 14, 1989. He explained that his recommendation to increase the standard acreage for ball fields from 2 to 2.9 is due to the fact that today's athlete is physically larger and more powerful and able to hit and throw the ball farther. This also allows for a safety zone around each field and a drainage area. He showed that based on the existing City standards, we have the need to add three 60-75' softball/baseball fields, six 90' baseball fields and three hockey rinks. Land should be acquired for a playfield in the Elm Creek community, while land is still available, and possibly for a playfield west of 494 for the Bass Lake community. Neighborhood park land should be acquired for one additional neighborhood park in the Elm Creek area, and a neighborhood park should be developed in the Mud Lake area. Commissioner Beach asked Mr. Watson about swimming pool standards and why they are not included in the park and trail system plan. Chair Edwards pointed out that the comprehensive plan doesn't include pools, since the City has not planned for pools to be located in playfields or neighborhood parks. Mr. Watson responded that swimming is a special use and perhaps belongs in a City park. Director Blank stated that swimming pools are a special facility. He suggested that PRAC may want to consider amending the comprehensive plan to include a chapter on special use facilities, which could include swimming, golf courses, and other one -of -a -kind facilities. Discussion continued then on facilities that will be needed in the future, in order to meet the needs of the current population and the projected population through the year 2010, based on existing December 1989 PRAC Minutes - Page 46 standards. For example, by the year 2010, 14 tennis courts will have been added if the City's population increases as estimated, and if the need is present. The City will need three 60-75' softball/baseball fields in 1990, and by 2010 may have constructed 16 additional fields. This same situation exists with 90' baseball fields. Six more fields are projected in 1990, but Director Blank said he thought this was an unrealistic number. Three hockey rinks are projected in 1990; eight more by 2010. These facility needs are based on a projected population of 83,913 by the year 2010. When asked why there is a shortage of facilities for 1990, Mr. Watson explained that when the park system plan was adopted in 1982, the projections for 1990 did not count on the population exploding the way it did. The population today is 18% higher than was predicted for the year 1989 in the 1982 park plan. The construction of these additional facilities will depend on whether participation in the above sports continues to grow in proportion to the straight line growth in population. Commissioner Beach questioned the figures regarding the need for soccer fields in the future, stating that she personally feels the estimate is low. It is her opinion that soccer has grown in popularity quite dramatically over the last few years and will continue to grow, since it is a universal sport, played all over the world. Director Blank responded that the standards established by the NRPA in 1980 may have been set low, because at that time, very few communities had soccer fields, and there was no indication that it would become so popular. He indicated that the City could change the standards if the need dictates this action. Based on the proposed changes made to the land use guide plan, the Elm Creek community will need two playfields by the year 2010. One of these proposed sites is adjacent to the Plymouth Creek Elementary School. The second playfield could be located at a future junior high school, which is contemplated for construction by Dist. 284, in the far northwest corner of Plymouth, or just across the border into Medina/Hamel. In the Bass Lake community, the City has acquired land for a playfield and a neighborhood park, located east of 494. The Brauer plan recommends that the City also attempt to acquire land west of 494 for another playfield and neighborhood park. Their recommendation is a site just west of Mud Lake. This is consistent with the existing plan. Following the conclusion of Mr. Watson's report, Director Blank distributed copies of an updated comprehensive plan for the years 1990-2000, which included the addition of new class I trails, the upgrading of some class II trails to class I, the downgrading of a couple of class II trails to class III, deleting a few trails from the plan, changing the use of a trail (to prohibit horses), and changing the plan to show some trails that have been developed since the last plan was done. The updated master park plan calls for a change in location of three parks, a change in shape, or expansion of an existing park at three locations, some changes as a result of land acquisition at the Mud Lake neighborhood park and at Plymouth Creek park, deleting from the plan two park sites, and adding the new neighborhood parks suggested in Brauer's report dated December 14, 1989. December 1989 PRAC Minutes Page 47 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FREELS TO APPROVE THE UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL AND PARK SYSTEM PLAN FOR THE YEARS 1990-2000 AS PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR BLANK, DATED DECEMBER 14, 1989, WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO INCLUDE A SPECIAL USE FACILITIES CHAPTER. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FREELS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH TO ACCEPT THE DECEMBER 14, 1989 REPORT PREPARED BY BRAUER AND ASSOCIATES, BUT CHANGING THE STANDARD FOR SOCCER/FOOTBALL FIELDS LOCATED ON PAGE 3 FROM .2/1000 TO .3/1000 AND INCREASING THE ACREAGE REQUIREMENTS ON PAGE 4 FOR SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL/SOCCER AND HOCKEY. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Chair Edwards thanked the Commission for all their hard work in 1989 and for their attendance. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank asked the commissioners to review the Goals and Objectives chapter of the annual report for any changes or additions by next month's meeting, at which time a rough draft of the 1989 report will be available. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The Plymouth City Council will receive applications from residents interested in serving on City boards and commissions until January 20, 1990. Current vacancies exist on the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority. To receive further information and application materials, contact Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk at 550-5014. Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Publish: January 4, 1990 Zone 5 - Plymouth Community Section Bill to: Laurie Rauenhorst City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 4840 Yorktown Lane North Plymouth. MN 55442 December 22. 1989 Mayor and Council Members City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor and Council Members 1 ask that you consider giving the Plymouth Senior Citizens : senior citizen rate for water and sewer monthly charges. Many other neighborhood suburbs have this senior citizen rate (Brooklyn Center, Wayzata, Crystal. and Golden Valley). Most Senior Citizens are caucht between rising costs and a fixed income level. This creates a hardship for most of us. We find it increasingly difficult to maintain our homes each year. The Senior Citizens are an asset to the community. They, pay their, full share of taxes. They have no children in school. They require little in the way of services from the city. Many of us also do volunteer community work in the area. Tnank you for your consideration Sincereiv %�grPL"e, Howard F. Johnson t DEC 26 1989 0111 (�f `L(;►ivu I fr Intermediate District 287 Hennepin Technical Institute District Office - Special Education Services 1820 North Xenium Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 (612) 559-3535 VISION MEDIA CENTER December 21, 1989 Mayor and City Council Members City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 5447 Gentlemen: As a regular commuter via the Medicine Lake Lines for almost five years, I feel both anxiety and dismay at the possibility of losing the excellent service provided by Medicine Lake Lines. As a non -driver, I have been a bus passenger for over 40 years; I feel well qualified to make comparisons regarding services provided by bus companies. MTC does have some excellent drivers but not with the same consistent regard for passengers as do the Medicine Lake drivers who show impressive concern for each passenger, making certain that they reach their destination safely. Their courtesy is remarkable and on a par with their superb performance in driving. We passengers are most appreciative of their qualities in each of these regards. In view of the fact that several suburbs have terminated arrangements with MTC because of inadequate service, I am surprised that Plymouth is considering retaining them. I urge you to give further serious thought to this matter before making a decision, and to show concern for the passengers who will not have had a choice. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, laid Faith Ortendahl DEC 26 1989 -� `r 1 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ACCREDITED BY THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION Plymouth, Minnesota December 21, 1989 TO:Tad Jude Hennepin County Commissioner A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, Minnesota -55487 FROM: P.C. (Paul) Chandler 2705 Oakview Lane Plymouth, Minnesota -55441 Dear Commissioner Jude, I am writing this letter to you in response to the recent billing increases that we as WASTE TECHNOLOGY subscribers have been faced with. The attached letters from WASTE TECHNOLOGY (SEPTEMBER 1989 and DECEMBER 1989) show that this company (Mr. Gordon Friday) believes that "Due to Hennepin County disposal fees and local government regulations (?) ......" (that) ..... "we at Waste Technology have absolutely no control over these increases, they are both government mandated." In a telephone conversation with Mr. Friday (today) he stated that his "math" says that the average subscriber creates 1.65 tons of waste per year and that's how he arrived at the latest price increase taking a 90 gallon (45 lbs) container bill from $19.50 to $23.00 per month. His "math" (per Mr. Friday) was simply to make sure all the alleged price increases were passed on to his subscribers. Commissioner Jude, I thought that government was that which was mandated by the people. I really feel that the "flap" that was made about the downtown garbage burner allowed the garbage haulers (large companies and independents alike) to fix prices and allow for themselves some very handsome profits. I feel that the Hennepin County Commissioner(s) and the garbage haulers alike share the blame for the recent wholesale price increase(s) and I know that something really "STINKS" ! Looking forward to your timely reply. i-- 10;, /Paul ' ere �'tr- �� J t j C Chandler DEC 27 1989 "r - CC: Jim Ramstad (Minnesota State Senate) -v �} R'R 'tT �- Jim Willis (City of Plymouth) Cltf OFPLYIYIQUIH,`.. Gordon Friday (Waste Technology) Waste Technology 410 - 11th Ave. So. Hopkins, Minn. 55343 Phone (612) 935-6731 \VA F/1 r � September 1989 Automated Refuse Cioliectlon .Systvnis As you may have noticed, refuse removal is becoming a large problem and a great expense in the Hennepin County Area. Due to regulations and administrative costs the monthly fee will be $19.50 per month beginning October 1, 1989. We feel our rates are still competitive and intend to continue providing you with premium refuse removal service. We are also making a few other changes which will go into effect October 1, 1989. These changer are listed below. There will be an additional fee for any items which will not fit in your 90 -gallon container. The additional items will be charged to you on a 30 -gallon bag or bundle rate of $1.00 per 30 -gallon bag or bundle. As always, the bag or bundle needs to be manageable by one (1) person. Mattresses and box springs (twin or double) will be $10.00 per mattress or box spring. If they are larger than a double you will need to call our office and arrange a special pickup. The fee for an additional 90 -gallon container will be $5.00 per month/per extra container. This fee is for additional containers, not the container we provide you free while you are using our service. If you wish to order an additional container or have an additional container which you would like removed, please contact our office and make arrangements as soon as possible. Please remember to have your container out no later than 7:00 a.m. If your container is not out when our driver arrives at your stop there will be a $10.00 return charge if you would like us to come back before your next pick up. ATTENTION HENNEPIN COUNTY CUSTOMERS Beginning January 1, 1990 we foresee another rate increase, as Hennepin County is placing another tipping fee increase on the haulers, and the Governor of the State of Minnesota is considering a 6% tax on refuse removal. We are not sure what the tipping fee increase will be or if the 6% tax will be approved, but we do want you to be aware of the possibility of another rate increase January, 1990. Cordially, '64�1 !:�4— Gordon Friday Manager Dear Hennepin County Customers, In the last year your cost for refuse removal has increased steadily. Due to Hennepin County disposal fees and the local government regulations, this has driven the cost of disposal to the current level. Effective January 1, 1990 the county disposal fee will go from $75. to $95. a ton. Also, the state of Minnesota has required us to charge- a 62 tax on refuse removal effective January 1, 19� . Reluctantly, we need to infork%tu that due to these changes -the monthly bill be going up to 3 .00 plus tax from the current $19.50. I want you to know, we at Waste nology have absolutely no control over these increases,~they are both government mandated. Your business is import b s" and - would like . to thank —Y,0�0r"yvar' ontinue pag roppg WASTE TECHNOLOGY P.O. Box 5356 Hopkins, MN 55343 ?3,5- -G731 J– PAUL CHiANCLE R 2705 OAKVIEW LANE NORTH PLYMOUTH, MN 55441 iii:iiiiiii,illllit:iiffil,i,ill ET NNANT TENNANT COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1870 December 22, 1989 Mr. James G. Willis City Manager 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Jim: Please reply to: 701 North Lilac Drive P. O. Box 1452 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1452 (612) 540-1200 FAX (612) 540-1437 • TLX 4310129 Corporate Offices: Minneapolis. MN Janet Dolan General Counsel and Secretary As you probably heard, we recently closed on our sale of our Plymouth land to Opus Corporation. TENNANT has been very pleased with this whole process. We all, sincerely, appreciate your efforts in assisting in this matter. I hope the Bass Creek development is a very good project for the City of Plymouth. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and that 1990 is a very good year for you. Very truly yours, Janet Dolan JD:jn 09341 DEC 27 1989 F� '�::.� CITY (1� Yli'��►uilli SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR FLOORS, DECKS, ROOFS AND PAVEMENTS THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH AREA December 20, 1989 Dear Members of the Plymouth Fire Department and Personnel, The League of women Voters of the Wayzata/Plymouth Area held their ;Annual holiday beeting at Fire Station 3 on Dec. 7th. The facilities served this meeting most satisfactorily, The use of a kitchen is so helpful. The size of the room was conducive to holiday gathering around a refreshment table as well as providing space for a circle of chairs for discussion and information tables. Chuch Scharlau deserves special thanks for providing such friendly, curtious assistance. Thank you for this public service. For a low -budget, non-profit group such as ours, it is so greatly appreciated. Sincerer �e�i2.ev� Joy Tierney, 1 V-d1PA /ivy Flip. ,.v REGIONAL TRANSIT ".BOARD MICHAEL J. EHRLICHMANN December 21, 1989 Chair Board Appoints New Members to Advisory Committees At the Regional Transit Board we enlist creative ideas and policy direction from citizens and special interest groups by carefully appointing members to advisory committees. Our committees have been restructured to sharpen their focus and clearly define their responsibilities. Ile board appointed the new committee members on november 20, 1989. •Tbe Provider Advisory Committee (PAC) focuses'on early participation, in the transit service planning process by private operators. It advises the RTB, MTC and other providers on new service concepts and policies to be implemented. -The Rideshare Advisory Committee (RAC) reviews and comments on travel demand management strategies and other RTB activities to enhance regional rideshare delivery, and participates in the ongoing planning services of Minnesota Rideshare •The Transit Accessibility Advisory Committee (TAAC) is -designed to assist the RTB in the development of policies that facilitate greater access to transportation for elderly and disabled persons. It concentrates on issues related to the accessibility of all public transit services and the specialized needs of the disability and senior populations. Each board member appointed one PAC, RAC and TAAC member from his or her district or constituency. I was responsible for appointing the chairs for all the committees. In addition, I will appoint two TAAC membeis in consultation with the State Council on Disability. The following is the breakdown of the board appointments. Michael J. Ehrlichmann, Chair PAC Chair: Glenn G. C. Olson RAC Chair to be announced TAAC Chair: Mary O'Hara Anderson Board Members District PAC Members RAC Members TAAC Members John_ T. Fin!py A Gregg Del:.o Lisa Raduenz Diane Ktngstau Richard Wedell B John Morley Richard Ellis Sarah Lenz Jeff Spartz C Bill Dolan Brenda Knapper LeRoy Marshall Sandra Hilary D James Johnson Theresa Robinson Morgan Grant Elwyn Tinklenberg E -Diane Harberts Chuck LeRoux Jesse Ellingworth Ruth Franklin F Frank Boyles Peter Liupakka Jerry Hayes Norbert Theis G Kathy McGraw Wade Lau - Chuck Dustnid Edward Kranz H Beverley Miller Dean Johnson Tom Keene Doris Caranicas Disability Dorothea Bums Bob Owens Mary Jo Nichols Terrance O'Toole Seniors George Nelsen Virginia Carroll Corbin Kidder Input from advisory committees assures citizens and special interest groups access to our decision- making process. We benefit from the insights the members bring from a wide array of community sources. Although there are many legislatively mandated advisory committees in government, these RTB committees have important responsibilities. The tasks these groups face have significant affects on transit in the region. We look forward to working with them. 230 EAST FIFTH STREET, SEVENTH FLOOR • ST. PAUL, 4N 55101 292-8789 Printed on recycled paper. O