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PLYMOUTH
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
March 31, 1988
RECYCLING WINNER - $300
Donald & Delphine Priebe
4120 Glacier Lane
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. JOINT COUNCIL/PRAC MEETING -- Monday, April 4, 5:30 p.m. A joint
dinner meeting of the Council and Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission will be held in the Council conference room. Agenda
attached. (M-1)
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council
Meeting in City Council chambers.
3. TOWN MEETING -- Monday, April 11, 7:00 p.m. Town Meeting for Area
10 residents. A copy of the Mayor's letter and agenda is attached.
(M-3)
4. APRIL & MAY CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for April and May are
attached. (M-4
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. PLYMOUTH METROLINK UPDATE - The Council may recall that we have
investigated the possibility of relocating the Medina Park and Ride
lot to Peace Lutheran Church in anticipation of future ridership
increases which would necessitate shortening of this route to within
the Plymouth city limits. After evaluating a number of alterna-
tives, we have elected to retain the Medina Park and Ride lot
temporarily. We have indicated to Medina passengers that a reloc-
ation is likely within the next year or two because of increasing
ridership volumes on the system. We have increased the fare for
Medina Park and Ride lot users to $1.20 to correspond with the Zone
4 fare rate for that area. Plymouth is in Zones 2 and 3, with one-
way fares of 90¢ and $1.05 respectively. The additional revenues
will serve tq defray some of the additional costs required to serve
the Medina site.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
March 31, 1988
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Because of poor ridership on the internal circulator, we have
evaluated various options for improving the route. We have elected
to take the most conservative options, financially speaking.
1. We will make minor revisions to the route, adding approximately
.15 mile, to better serve growth areas.
2. The internal circulator route will be connected to the Medicine
Lake Lines service at Golden Valley Shopping Center twice in
the morning and once in the afternoon.
3. We will also either revise the route schedule by one-half hour,
or run the route counterclockwise, rather than the present
clockwise to enhance the connection with Golden Valley Shopping
Center.
Over the last six weeks, Medicine Lake Lines has received 60
inquiries from people who are in the Plymouth Metrolink service
area, but would like to get downtown during mid-day, or in the
Medicine Lake Line service area who would like to get to Ridge -
dale during mid-day. This service modification, while adding
only $1,000 in 1988 system cost, could substantially increase
our internal circulator ridership. We expect to make these
revisions once the survey of riders is done to determine
whether shifting the schedule one-half hour or reversing the
direction is most desired by existing riders. Revised sche-
dules will be developed and distributed accordingly.
2. LEADERSHIP - TWIN WEST - The Twin West Chamber of Commerce has just
announced the new leadership program for the communities they
serve. Over a nine month period, commencing in September, approx-
imately 30 participants will be invited to examine various issues.
It is hoped that through this program, potential community leaders
may emerge and take a more active part in their own communities.
Attached is a description of the program. If you know of
individuals who may be interested, please invite them to contact the
Twin West Chamber of Commerce. Applications are to be submitted not
later than May 13. Q- 2)
3. ADS BOX INSTALLATIONS - Peter Gronli of ADS Distribution Services
advised us on March 25 that once again this year they will be
engaged in maintenance activities involving reinstallation and
repair of existing advertising tubes, as well as installation of new
tubes for new developments in the community. Residents receiving
new tubes will receive advance notice of the installation and have
the option of declining. ADS is working together with the Star
Tribune in an attempt to develop a common box to eliminate one of
the two tubes hanging from mailboxes.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
March 31, 1988
Page 3
4. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, April 1, four development signs
will be placed at the following locations:
1) East of Kimberly Lane & 29th Avenue No. - Sussex Square Develop-
ment is requesting approval of a preliminary plat and variance.
The proposal is to plan approximately 10 acres into 11 single
family lots and a variance from the lot width requirement for 4
of the lots.
2) East of 42nd Avenue North and Fernbrook Lane. Wally Anderson of
ARADCO, Inc. is requesting approval to amend the City's Compre-
hensive Plan Sanitary Sewer Element and Staged Growth Plan to
redirect sewage flow for a portion of the property proposed for
development and for a Residential Unit Development Concept Plan
for 93 single family detached housing units and 148 multi -family
units on approximately 51 acres located north of County Road 9
and east of Fernbrook Lane.
3) Northeast Corner of Highway 55 and I-494. Super 8 Motel is
requesting approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, site
plan, conditional use permit and variance. The preliminary and
final plats are for the creation of one lot. The site plan,
conditional use permit are for a 61 -unit motel, and the variance
is from the ordinance front yard setbacks for both the building
and parking.
4) 3131 Campus Drive. Scanticon is proposing a conditional use
permit amendment for their accessory health and fitness facility
to allow the membership area to be expanded to those people who
work within the industrial park rather than only those people
within the Northwest Business Campus.
The Planning Commission will consider these requests at their
April 13 meeting.
5. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, March 23, 1988 (I -5a)
6. BUILDING INSPECTION NEWSLETTER -- Attached is a copy of the
Building Inspection newsletter distributed to building contractors
and developers who perform work within the City. Topics covered
include: April 28th meeting with builders/remodelers; revised Sewer
and Water REC charges; building permit checklists; and City's policy
concerning erosion control. (I-6)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
March 31, 1988
Page 4
7. RECYCLING LUNCHEON -- The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has
scheduled a luncheon for Thursday, April 21, to review the status of
County recycling programs. Councilmembers and staff have been
invited to attend. The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Park
Place Hotel in St. Louis Park beginning at 11:30 a.m. If you are
interested in attending, let Laurie know by April 15. A copy of the
meeting announcement is attached. (I-7)
8. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Cheryl DeWolf, 3855 Glacier Lane, from City Engineer,
in response to request for reduced speed limit for Harbor and
Glacier Lane. (I -8a)
b. Letter to Mayor Schneider, from T. H. Heath, concerning the
closing of the Plymouth Learning Center. (I -8b)
c. Letter from Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly providing receipt from
the Hennepin County Treasurer on the payment of delinquent taxes
for 1986 and 1987 for the Plymouth Holiday Inn. (I -8c)
d. Letter from Plymouth City Council supporting Minneapolis/St.
Paul as the location for the 1996 Summer Olympics. (I -8d)
e. Letter from Governor Perpich on the availability of a State
grant program to conduct an energy audit of community
facilities. (I -8e)
f. Letter to Kevin Griffin, Suburban Cablevision Company, on his
company's policy concerning adult -themed movies. (I -8f)
g. Letter of appreciation to Deanne Pfeiffer, Epidemiologist,
Hennepin County Medical Center, from Dick Carlquist, for a
training presentation on communicable diseases to public safety
personnel. (I -8g)
James G. Willis
City Manager
AGENDA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PRAC MEETING
5:30 P.M., MONDAY, APRIL 4
DINNER WILL BE SERVED
Community Center
2. Plymouth Creek Soccer Field
3. Other
March 29, 1958
Dear Plymouth Resident:
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, APRIL 11
Because Plymouth is a developing community, 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 Monday, April 11 for residents of
your area. 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 including residents living south of 36th Avenue
North between the City's western boundary and Highway 101 including that
area lying south of County Road 6 and west of Dunkirk Lane (extended
southerly through Gleason Lake).
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Plymouth City
Center. On the reverse side of this letter is a list of topics for
discussion. at the Town Meeting. If you have other matters of interest we
will seek to address them also.
I encourage you to join Councilmembers Ricker, Vasiliou, Sisk, Zitur and
myself at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 11 at the Plymouth City Center. We are
anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to meeting
informally to discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions
about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Ms. Laurie
Brandt at 559-2800, ext. 204.
Sincerely,
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V rgil Schneider
Mayor
TOWN MEETING AGENDA
AREA TEN
April 11, 1966
7:00 p.m.
I. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. Construction of 494/County Road 6 Interchange
B. Stop lights 14th Avenue and County Road 101
C. Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension
D. Highway 101 Water Tower
E. Inflow -Infiltration Program
F. Street Reconstruction Plans
II. PARKS
A. Parker's Lake Park/Pavilion
III. HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT
A. Coachman Trails
B. Dave Johnson Commercial Development
IV. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Police/Fire Report
B. Neighborhood Watch Program
C. Proposed Fire Station No. 3
D. Animal Control
V. OTHER ITEMS
A. Public Transportation feedback - Plymouth Metrolink
B. Local Government Access Cable Channel 37
C. Solid Waste Recycling Program
D. Sprinkling Restrictions
E. The Property Tax Pie
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How to apply for Leadership TwinWest
Thank you for your interest in Leadership TwinWest. Please read this sheet carefully to ensure
you follow the steps necessary to apply for this program.
Selection Criteria
Applications for Leadership TwinWest may be submitted by individuals who live, work or volun-
teer in the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope,
Plymouth, or St. Louis Park. It is preferred that individuals have at least one year of residence,
employment or volunteer activity in the TwinWest area and intend to remain in the area in the
foreseeable future.
Basic criteria for selection include:
1. Individuals with sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve in the community.
2. Individuals who have a record of achievement in community activities that indicates past
and potential leadership activity and ability;
and/or
Those with potential or existing opportunity for advancement to leadership positions within
their place of employment c, a volunteer organization.
3. Individuals representing a cross section of backgrounds. Special efforts will be made to
include representatives from business, government, education, community service organ-
izations, not-for-profit organizations and citizens at large.
4. Individuals bringing diversity to Leadership TwinWest in areas including, but not limited to,
professional, geographic, age, and ethnic background.
5. Individuals willing to make the time commitment and personal commitment necessary to
derive the full benefit of the program.
Application
Fill out the attached application form. All the information needed to apply for Leadership
TwinWest, except your references, should be included on this form:
References
Please give the attached reference forms to two persons who are knowledgeable about your
leadership abilities or your potential as an emerging leader. The completed forms should be
sent with your application form.
over please
Deadline
The deadline for returning your application is Friday, May 13th. Return your application to:
Leadership TwinWest Selection Committee, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, 10550 Wayzata
Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55343.
You will be contacted after that date for a personal interview by the Selection Committee. All
applicants will be informed of their status by Friday, June 17th. Anyone not chosen to par-
ticipate in the class of 1988 is encouraged to re -apply in subsequent years.
Tuition
Tuition for the program is $650 which covers all program costs including materials, meals and
accommodations for the retreat. If you are accepted into the program, you will be billed for
your tuition. Tuition is payable prior to Thursday, September 1 st.
Scholarships
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial
need. If you need financial assistance, please fill out the "Scholarship" section on the application.
Commitment
Leadership TwinWest consists of eight daylong sessions, one day each month October through
May, and a two-day overnight retreat in September. Each participant is required to attend the
retreat on September 16th and 17th. Attendance at seven of the eight monthly sessions con-
stitutes successful completion of the program. Monthly programs will be held on the second
Thursday of each month. If you are unable to make such a commitment, it is not in your best
interest to apply at this time.
Questions
If you have any questions about Leadership TwinWest contact Karen Atkinson at the TwinWest
Chamber of Commerce, 540-0234.
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CHAMBER Or COMMERCE
Woodside Office Park 10550 Wayzato Boulevard
Minnetonka, Minnescto 55343 (612) 540-0234
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
MARCH 23, 1988
PRESENT: Nancy Holter, Dick Maki, Dennis Jacobson, Dale Knutson, Paul
Buharin, Frank Boyles
I. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 24, 1988 MINUTES
The Committee approved the February 24, 1988 meeting minutes as
submitted.
II. REVIEW OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
Frank Boyles stated that the January and February commuter/reverse
commuter ridership increased to record levels beyond our 1988 targets.
The internal circulator, on the other hand, continues to record
ridership well below the target established. Overall, ridership is 6.4%
ahead of the targets established for the total system for 1988.
III. FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Medina Park and Ride Lot - Evaluation of Options
Paul Buharin reviewed the temporary solution for the Medina Park and
Ride lot. The following actions will be taken:
I. For the time being, Plymouth Metrolink will continue to provide
both evening Medina Park and Ride lot outbounds.
2. It is only a matter of time before demands on the system will
not allow service to this location.
3. Fares will be increased to the Zone 4 level of $1.20 effective
immediately.
Medina Park and Ride lot users will receive a notice to this effect,
encouraging them to increase ridership to this location as the best
means of forestalling relocation of the Park and Ride lot in the
future.
B. Internal Circulator
Paul stated that four different options had been evaluated for
improving the ridership effectiveness of the mid-day circulator.
Because the addition of another circulator is prohibitively
expensive, in the neighborhood of $35,000 annually, it was
rejected. The proposal to improve the internal circulator includes:
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITIEE ON TRANSIT
MARCil 23, 1988
Page two
1. Making minor modifications to the existing route, which will add
.15 of a mile, and eliminate non-productive miles and substitute
more productive miles.
2. Conducting a survey of internal circulator riders to determine
whether it is best to adjust the route schedule from Ridgedale
by one-half hour, or reverse the motion of the circulator from
clockwise to counterclockwise.
3. Connecting the internal circulator route twice each morning and
once each afternoon with the Golden Valley Shopping Center at a
total annual cost not to exceed $1,000.
The Committee discussed this proposed solution and agreed that it
was an appropriate first step for the internal circulator. Paul
Buharin said that the schedules would have to be revised to
incorporate these changes and that the changes would be undertaken
as quickly as possible once the survey of riders is completed.
IV. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN OR RECOMMENDATION
PACT members indicated that the system is running fairly smoothly.
Concern continues to be expressed about the transfer at the Park and
Ride lot, especially the congestion because the lot"is not restriped.
Frank Boyles stated that the lot is expected to be swept and striped the
first part of April. This should increase the capacity and safety of
the lot.
V. PLYMOUTH METROLINK THREE-YEAR OBJECTIVES
The Committee reviewed the proposed three-year objectives for Plymouth
Metrolink. Frank Boyles explained that the objectives point out the
benefit of Plymouth Metrolink to the community, as well as establish
long-term guidelines for its operation. These objectives will be
reviewed by the City Council each year when the contracts are considered
for renewal.
VI. PROMOTIONAL CONCERNS
The Committee briefly discussed possible upcoming promotions.
1. Frank Boyles will contact Naegele Signs to work up a design for five
signs during the coming year.
2. Paul Buharin will check on the possibility of discounting the "all
you can ride" cards as a promotion.
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Page 2
The other checklists outline the requirements to be met prior to obtaining required
inspections by our office, as well as to identify various Code provisions, policies
and procedures which are commonly overlooked by contractors during the subsequent
phases of construction.
These checklists should be distributed to job superintendents, lead carpenters, and
individuals involved in requesting inspections.
Additional checklists are also available at the Information/Service Counter at City
Center.
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The Building Code requires that the garage side of any common wall between the
garage and the dwelling be finished on the garage side as required for one-hour
construction. There are typically three (3) ways to accomplish this.
1. The protection on the garage side of the garage/dwelling separation wall may be
continued up to the roof sheathing above.
2. The protection may continue from the top plate of the garage/dwelling separation
wall and extend over the entire bottom -cord of the garage roof trusses or
rafters. If this method is desired, all walls, beams, and columns supporting
the roof trusses or rafters must also be finished on the garage side as required
for one-hour construction.
3. If the garage is located below a dwelling area above, the ceiling of the garage
as well as any supporting walls, beams, and columns must be protected as
required for one-hour fire construction.
The most common method of achieving one-hour construction on the garage side, is to
apply one layer of Type 'W' gypsum wallboard. If the joints of the gypsum wallboard
are butted tightly together, taping is not required.
INSULATION INSPDCTICNS
You should be aware that an approved roof covering must be installed on dwelling
units prior to receiving insulation inspection approval.
An approved roof covering includes; roof sheathing, underlayment, eaves flashing,
shingle or shakes, and flashing of all penetrations.
Installing the roof covering prior to insulating and drywalling should prevent any
unnecessary water damage to the finished installation.
Many contractors have made inquiries regarding the requirements for shingle, shake
and tile roofs. The Building Code states in part, "In areas subject to roof ice
buildup, underlayment consisting of two (2) layers of 'Iype 15 felt, applied shingle
fashion, shall be installed and solid mopped together with an approved cementing
material between the plies, .extending from the eaves up the roof to a point 24
inches inside the exterior wall line of the building. For wood shingle or wood
shake roofs the underlayment shall extend 36 inches inside the exterior wall line of
the building".
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Page 3
Please inform your roofing subcontractors of this requirement, as it will be our
enforcement policy to ensure that such eaves flashing is installed in accordance
with the Code in order to provide a continuous barrier either 24 or 36 inches beyond
the exterior wall line. The method of sealing can be by roofing cement or by an
approved self-sealing product.
PLACEMENT OF FILL IN BUILDING PADS
You should be aware that no fill may be placed under proposed footings without
having it tested and approved for compaction by a soils engineering agency.
Compaction results must be submitted to the Building Inspection Division for review
and approval prior to the scheduling of a footing inspection. A copy of the
Engineer's soil report must also be made available on the job site at the time of
the footing inspection.
The exception to the above requirements MAY be permitted if, due to unusually wet
soil conditions, no more than 8 - 12 inches of "binder rock" is desired. The
placement of the rock is subject to approval by the building inspector, and
therefore a separate inspection is required prior to the placement of any rock. You
will need to contact our office once both the rock (if approved) and footing forms
are in place, prior to the pouring of concrete.
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With spring weather upon us, it is time to reemphasize the City's policy concerning
erosion control measures. The City Council, for several years, has been working to
reduce unnecessary environmental damage due to erosion caused by development and
building construction. To some degree we have been successful. Unfortunately there
are many persons developing property and/or building within the community, who are
not cooperating with the spirit or intent of the Council's policy, which resulted in
the implementation of stronger enforcement measures.
Please be advised that in those development areas and on those sites where excessive
dirt is on the streets, or where required erosion/sedimentation controls are not in
place, or where site erosion is evident, the City building inspectors will not
perform requested inspections. In addition, no further building permits will. be
issued for the offending development until such time corrective measures are taken.
The "bottom line" is that all persons developing and/or building in Plymouth, must
adhere to the City's erosion control policies. Appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control devices and measures, can and should be taken on all sites and
be maintained during all phases of construction. Persons working on sites where
deliveries result in mud and dirt tracked on streets, shall be responsible for
promptly cleaning the streets of mud and dirt. This shall be done on a daily basis
if required.
E. F. ROBB. JR. Irl cp PHONE
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BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
March 28, 1988
The Honorable Virgil Schneider
Mayor, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447 /
Dear Mayor S : V
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners would like to invite you,
your city council and appropriate staff to a Recycling Luncheon to
review the status of our recycling programs in Hennepin County.
As a county, we did make progress in 1987 in moving toward the 1990
recycling goals. We hope you will join us and other elected officials
for this important meeting.
Recycling Luncheon
Thursday, April 21, 1988
11:30-1:30
Sheraton Park Place Hotel
5555 Wayzata Boulevard
St. Louis Park
R.S.V.P. MaryEllen Hudson at 348-4077 by April 15.
Sincerely,
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F. Robb, Jr.
Commissioner
cc: James G. Willis
Manager-
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March 3, 1988
Ms. Cheryl DeWolf
3855 Glacier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
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SUBJECT: REQUESTED PEDESTRIAN SAFETY FOR HARBOR AND GLACIER LANE
Dear Ms. DeWolf:
Per your petition received on March 1, 1988, you have requested that the
speed limit be reduced in your area and that "Watch for Children" signs be
posted.
The Federal government has standardized street signs throughout the United
States and posting of pedestrian signs is against Federal regulation and
law.
Concerning the issue of speed limit requirements, the State of Minnesota
has standardized residential speeds at 30 miles per hour. We, at the
local and State level, are not authorized to revise those speed limits
below 30 miles per hour. A copy of this letter and petition will be sent
to the City Police Department so that they may step up enforcement in your
neighborhood.
Thank you for making us aware of your concerns in your neighborhood,
however, there is no legal signing available to effectively address those
concerns.
Sincerely,
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Chester J. Harrison, Jr., P.E.
City Engineer
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cc: Richard Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: March 22, 1988
TO: Director Carlquist
FROM: D. Paulson
SUBJECT: Selective Traffic Enforcement
(88-02) 38th/Harbor-39th/Glacier
Four stationary radar assignments have been completed
in response to the speeding complaints in this area.
Two sessions were scheduled in the morning hours and
two in the early evening hours.
A total of 38 vehicles were clocked during the
assignment.
20 MPH or Less 21 55%
20/25 MPH 14 37%
26/30 MPH 02 05%
31/35 MPH 01 03%
38
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Mavo, of P`ymouth
34O8 P7,moct� 2ou�evar�
PIvmouth MI 5447
Dear Mr. Schne; I.-Jer
Attached is a coc� of a let�Er 7 � �eceive� �ast week. I am writing
Vou ic rega,ds to t�is issue es !t is very c�cs*
anc' personal to me-
it regards the cicsiog of the o�nnou�� Lpa-�'n� CenLx.'.
Mv twin son
a:d daughter, age ot�*n��pvra'* a
ar concprned with
the apoarpnt vague:ess surrou- t the 'easo: +
osipg idocrs.
e Pl,moutk Learning Certer (PLC) |s ar
|nnovative idea in
Prot.." no affordable da.care ir a wor!o where syc�
se�vices aro risin�
at an aiarmirg rat*. T: a��!�io�. ��C offe�s
the rar�-rime care
conceot. while such oytions are of�en �cop/mic��`�
oena�izing a� loca�
"chain" dav car* cen�P_.
J have been race aware �� a
co5mc serv�n-
onl� the `ndus�r�a� su
ime of mx
park
regisat Ps ra~e c� �h/s� howpver,
w�at I clear}y
see !s an i�dustria` �a"k w��ch .s �r*se�'�� ' or�v
ore-thir� fu�� tc
its casacity. lt wcu�� s�e� ecr���me-� �ro�
the su,round�n�
com�ucities ccu`d cn�v benefit t�p cit, o� ��nnou��
e trying �o
att,act businessepark.
In toda''s socipt'/ where th* ude Z.+!-,.C�eav�r"
lifesty�e is
but a me�o�v of pas�. a o�ace s�c� as �LC �s an
abs��utp mus�. I
think the da,czre's e �*nef.t �cr ev*rvoce '�ro�ve�
ard I a 7i, most
alarmea- te cvmu!o be sc
ir ve to �he
,,eo7;!e who are rpebeing /moacte� b/ �he �ec'sics
ts c�ose PLC� tho
cdrer.
J: sneakiog for man, of paren -
tc reconsider your.
decisior; to close PLC t ex!enC' i+
ommunitv spruice
errollment unthe business ark becomes a
ab!e at ternative fc�
attendance to 'the daycare. 1. noet vou' ance
in this mafter, as I
feel I have gotton no w�ere with othe. oo}i!ical
officiaIs in the
commuoitv aware of this issue. For furthe- info'mat>on
regarding this
problem, Please fel free to contact eithe, m'sp7f
or Linda Stewart at
557-25S2. Mx numbers are lis|ed be�ow.
I hope you wi�l take the !i�e �o ,evie'" ��is
situation and the
t tice it is creatin� �cr botL
paren, !s and ch ;ldren
pnrolled at PLC. Do not hp
7c"theould ,o
have an, quostions. Your ieis a. *ciat��.
work # 924-44r�3
home # 553-9696
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Dear Parents;
It is with great regret that we announce the closing of
The Plymouth Learning Center on FRIDAY, APRIL 29th.
Our permit from the City of Plymouth has restricted our
customer base to employees in the immediate Industrial
Park and does not permit advertising or signage. We
have been working with Plymouth to loosen some of the
restrictions but they are unwilling to do so because
of their present zoning laws. We are continuing our
appeals to Plymouth but do not feel they will change
their view.
Under these restrictions, we are unable to draw enough
students for the Daycare to remain open. Plymouth
Learning Center and Ameridata worked hard to make the
Daycare succeed, but find we cannot continue at this time.
We regret any problems this may cause for you and your
family. We will be happy to help you in any way we
can to find alternative Daycare.
Holly Nelson and I have truly enjoyed working with
your children. No change is easy for children and we
hope we can help you and your children make the
transition to alternate care as easy as possible.
We will keep you informed of any changes in attitude
from the City of Plymouth that may affect our status,
but frankly we are not hopeful. We will remain open
and operate as normal until Friday, April 29th. You
are free to make your transition at whatever date is
=onveriert For you. We thank y•;u For emtnusting YOUn
child to our care.
Holly Nelson
Linda Stewart
P!:Za A'Il
Brusseb
15 South So%enth Street
Chicago
Suite 3400
Minneapolis
Minneavolis, M\ 55.102
lex' York
(612) 341-9300
Paris
Te]eX:7016C5
St. Paul
FAX: (612),144-937t)
Washington, D.C.
March 28, 1988
City Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Plymouth Holiday Inn
Dear Clerk:
We represent Northern Life Insurance Company, the holder of a
mortgage on the above premises. Enclosed please find a receipt
from the Hennepin County Treasurer showing payment of the
delinquent 1986 and 1987 taxes with regard to the above Holiday
Inn. Please note that such taxes were paid with cashier's check
No. 105978.
It is our understanding that the payment of the above taxes and
the providing of the enclosed receipt to the City of Plymouth
will terminate the proceeding commenced by the City revoking the
liquor license of the above Holiday Inn.
Sincerely,
OPPENHEIMER WOLFF & DONNELLY
Mary E. S nkus
MES:cau
Enclosure
cc: L.E. Tomlinson
Patrick J. McLaughlin
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" CITY O�
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Roger Parkinson, Chairman
Committee for the Twin Cities
Olympic Bid
Star Tribune Newspaper of the
Twin Cities
425 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55488
SUBJECT: LETTER SUPPORTING MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL AS THE LOCATION FOR THE 1996 SUMMER
OLYMPIC GAMES
Dear Mr. Parkinson:
On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, this confirms our enthusiastic support of
your efforts to bring the 26th annual Summer Olympic Games to our Minneapolis/St.
Paul Greater Metropolitan Area. Our quality of life, athletic facilities, housing
capacity and ability to join together to ensure that the Summer Olympic Games will
be a resounding success, are factors which cannot be overlooked in the site
selection process.
The "Twin Cities bid for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games" cogently describes the
commitment which we as a metropolitan area make to the Olympiad. Our experience
confirms that this commitment, once made and accepted, will become the theme for a
collaborative effort between the 50 plus municipalities of our metropolitan area.
With such commitment, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games cannot help but be a brilliant
success.
We, the members of the Plymouth City Council, sincerely look forward to working with
you as you proceed in our joint efforts to bring the 1996 Olympic Games to our
metropolitan area.
Sincerely,
f
Vi gil Schneider, Mayor
+Lloic/kr,Councilmember
a�
rry Sisk, Councilmem er Maria Vasiliou, Councilmember b Zitur, Councilmember
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, P(_YMOUTI;. MINNESOTA 5544,7, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
March 25, 1988
The Honorable Virgil Schneider
Mayor of Plymouth
11520 - 54th Ave.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
Dear Mayor Schneider:
As public officials, you and I are both aware of the cost of
government services and the frustration we often encounter trying to
reduce costs while maintaining services. One budget item that can be
cut without reducing services is energy cost. Collectively cities
and counties throughout Minnesota spend approximately $70 million
annually on energy.
The first step in reducing energy costs is to identify how much
energy is being used and which operational and equipment changes will
save energy dollars in Plymouth. This can be done by conducting a
detailed energy audit (maxi -audit) on one or more of your
facilities. The State of Minnesota has a grant program available to
assist you in conducting these energy audits. There is also a loan
program available to help you implement the recommendations of these
audits. Information regarding these programs can be obtained by
calling (612) 297-2103.
Several communities have already made dramatic reductions in energy
costs and have put those savings toward more productive uses. The
maxi -audit provides local officials with a valuable management tool
and is an important first step toward controlling energy costs. I
encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to help your
community save energy and money.
Sincerely,
RUD 4ERPICH:
Governor
OP :)' ! U1% ' ' EMPLOYER
STATE OF iNNESU"
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UFFICE OF "1'tIF. GOvi:fivOf{
ST. PAUL 55155
R U D PPRPICH
(,OVI_RVOR
March 25, 1988
The Honorable Virgil Schneider
Mayor of Plymouth
11520 - 54th Ave.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
Dear Mayor Schneider:
As public officials, you and I are both aware of the cost of
government services and the frustration we often encounter trying to
reduce costs while maintaining services. One budget item that can be
cut without reducing services is energy cost. Collectively cities
and counties throughout Minnesota spend approximately $70 million
annually on energy.
The first step in reducing energy costs is to identify how much
energy is being used and which operational and equipment changes will
save energy dollars in Plymouth. This can be done by conducting a
detailed energy audit (maxi -audit) on one or more of your
facilities. The State of Minnesota has a grant program available to
assist you in conducting these energy audits. There is also a loan
program available to help you implement the recommendations of these
audits. Information regarding these programs can be obtained by
calling (612) 297-2103.
Several communities have already made dramatic reductions in energy
costs and have put those savings toward more productive uses. The
maxi -audit provides local officials with a valuable management tool
and is an important first step toward controlling energy costs. I
encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to help your
community save energy and money.
Sincerely,
RUD 4ERPICH:
Governor
OP :)' ! U1% ' ' EMPLOYER
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Suburban Cablevision Company • 6901 Winnetka Avenue north • Brooklyn Park, Mn 55428 • (612) 533-8347
Reply To:
March 28, 1988
Mr. Virgil Schneider
Mayor
City of Plymouth
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Schneider:
Office
Recently, an organization called Project Clean-up has been distributing
material regarding the adult-therned programming appearing on Cable Plus
46, one of our two, pay-per-view services. We thought it would be
helpful if you knew the facts surrounding Cable Plus 46.
Adult -themed material comprises one half of one percent of our total
program hours. It is only part of a wide range of programs we offer,
which include classic movies, children's programs, nature shows, docu-
mentaries, religion, news, sports and public affairs. The adult -themed
material is available only after 10:30 p.m., when children are not nor-
mally present. Exhaustive security measures are in place to make sure
that the programming is available only if a subscriber requests it. It
cannot be inadvertently received.
Adult -themed programming is available only on Cable Plus 46, a pay-per-
view service. A pay-per-view program must be specifically requested by
the subscriber on a per -event basis and cannot be viewed inadvertently.
Cable Plus technology requires a subscriber to order each and every
time they wish to view a movie, therefore, no adult -themed material can
be received, unless the subscriber requests that it enter the home.
This is unlike premium services such as HBO or Showtime, which are
ordered once and all movies are received until disconnection of the
service is requested.
Hauser Communications, Inc.
New York Office
437 Madison Avenue, 36th Floor
New York, new York 10022
(212) 832-8788
AR 30 1938
c�rY U1_1�►���r�
Hauser Communications, [q�
Aflington Office
2707 Wilp4i/io
Arlington, Virgm 201
(703) 841-7720
Ltr. Virgil Schneider
March 28, 1988
Page Two
Subscribers who choose to secure their television against the ordering
of adult -themed programming, may do so at no charge. Each converter
has a parental lock -out device. The subscriber can delete a designated
channel by turning the key to the proper position and then removing it
from the converter. This prevents the channel from being viewed until
the key is restored and the lock is returned to the proper position.
Only the individual with the key can order and receive the adult -themed
programming.
Should a subscriber wish to totally remove the capacity to receive an
adult -themed movie, they can request Cable TV Northwest to electroni-
cally program their converter, so it refuses to allow anyone to order
and receive adult -themed programming. Before Cable TV Northwest will
reprogram the converter, the subscriber must state a four -digit, secu-
rity code that was created by the subscriber, at the time of the origi-
nal de -program request.
Information concerning this process has been distributed to the sub-
scribers in their program guide. Subscribers choose adult -themed pro-
gramming by reviewing titles in the monthly programming guide.
We do not believe this programming to be pornographic in nature. No
X-rated films are offered. All films are previewed and if necessary,
edited to make sure they are not pornographic, but fall into the cate-
gory of soft erotica.
It is the legal right of our subscribers to decide for themselves what
they wish to view in the privacy of their own homes. As importantly,
Cable TV Northwest is providing the material they wish to see in a
responsible manner.
If you should have questions regarding the above, please feel free to
contact either myself at 533-8347, or John Eddy at 483-3233.
Sincerely,
Kevin C. Griffin
Chief Operating Officer
KCG/mc
CITYO�
March 29, 1988 PUMOUTR
Jeanne Pfeiffer, RN
Epidemiologist
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Dear Mrs. Pfeiffer,
Thank you for the recent training on communicable diseases.
Members of the Plymouth Public Safety Department, who attended
your class, appreciate your contribution of your valuable time
and expertise.
If one were to gauge the success of your presentation by the
number of questions generated, your final grade would have to be
an "A+". The type of information that you shared will go a long
way toward dispelling any irrational fears that the officers had
regarding communicable diseases. Thank you again, for the
outstanding job!
Sincerely,
Richard J. Carlquist
Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
RJC:tmb
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Dr. Robert P. Gruninger
j:C' PLY"',CUTH -E-3ULEJAPD. PLYMOUTS.. Vlt-NESOTA 55447, TELEPH^NE (0:2) 559-2800