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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 22, 1988
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL/STAFF MEETING -- Monday, April 25, 5:30 p.m. A Council/
Staff dinner meeting will be held in the City Council conference
room.
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Special City Council
meeting in the City Council chambers.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. The Planning
Commission will meet in the City Council chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-3)
4. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 A.M. The
Plymouth Development Council will meet in the City Council
conference room. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. HRA MEETING -- Thursday, April 28;, 6:30 p.m. The Plymouth HRA will
meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-5)
6. MEETING WITH COUNTY LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVES -- Monday, May 9, 5:30
P.m. A dinner meeting for City Councilmembers and Hennepin County
Library representatives has been scheduled for Monday, May 9 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Council conference room. Library representatives
who intend to be at the meeting include the Library Board president,
vice president, two Library board members, Gretchen Wunderlich,
Community Library Division Manager, and Robert Rohlf, Library
Director.
7. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for April and May are attached.
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RECYCLING CASH DRAWING:
4/21 - No winner
Next week: $300 cash award
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 22, 1988
Page 2
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR -- The vacant position of
Community Development Coordinator has been filled after an extensive
search and screening process. The appointment went to Mr. Charles
(Chuck) Dillerud of Winona, Minnesota, and he is scheduled to start
on Monday, April 25, 1988. Chuck was Director of Planning and
Community Development from 1974 to 1978, when he left public service
to devote his talents and energies to the operations of marine -
related companies involved in shipping. We became aware of his
expressed desire to re-enter the field of public administration and
community planning in particular. He participated in the estab-
lished screening and interviewing and was found to be an excellent
candidate with the broad array of effective skills and experience
that we were seeking. His knowledge of Plymouth and sound planning
principles, as well as his track record in supervision are deemed
particularly valuable assets.
Chuck will move to the Twin City area now and will bring his family
from Winona when school is out and when he has found a new home.
2. MEL SOLBERG TO RETIRE -- Mel Solberg, Police Lieutenant, has
informed me of his decision to retire effective May 31, 1988. Mel
has been with the City for some twenty-two plus years. We are sorry
to see him leave, but know he will enjoy his richly earned retire-
ment. Mel's letter informing me of his decision is attached. (I-2)
3. RECYCLING PROGRAM REPORT -- Attached is the Recycling Status Report
for the first quarter of 1988. Highlights of the report include:
- Weekly Curbside Recycling Program:
Actual Tons Collected: 1988 1987
January 103.7 52.2
February 263.5 43.35
March 301.0 40.45
1988 Residential Monthly Goal: 151 tons
Average Weekly Tons Collected: February - 65.9
March - 60.2
April (todate) - 69.7
No. of Households Participating: 65% or approx. 7,500
(I-3)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 22, 1988
Page 3
4. MINUTES:
a. Safety Committee, April 13, 1988 (I-4)
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- March monthly activity reports for the Fire
and Police Divisions are attached. (I-5)
6. OAKWOOD SCHOOL PLAYGROUND REQUEST -- Attached is a memorandum from
Eric Blank responding to Councilmember Vasiliou's inquiry concerning
the funding request from the Oakwood School PTO. (I-6)
7. CONSTRUCTION ON I-494 -- One Monday, April 18, MnDOT began
reconstructin of the railings on three bridges on I-494 in
Plymouth. The bridges being worked on include the Soo Railorad
Line, 49th Avenue North, and County Road 47. Attached is a notifi-
cation from MnDOT on its construction schedule and lane restrictions
which will occur as result of this construction. (I-7)
8. TOWN MEETING RESPONSES -- Staff responses to resident feedback forms
submitted at the April 11 meeting are attached. (I-8)
9. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letters responding to Frank Boyles from State Representative Jim
Heap and State Senator Ramstad concerning proposed legislation
on comparable worth. (I -9a)
b. Letter responding to Mark McCullough from City Manager on the
future extension of Xenium Lane. (I -9b)
c. Letter sent to Robbinsdale, Wayzata, Osseo and Hopkins School
Districts, on the City's policy for school district use of Opti -
scan voting equipment. (I -9c)
d. Letter from Matt Kaegebein, 3020 Alvarado Lane, to Mayor
Schneider, applauding the City's recycling program. (I -9d)
e. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ruppelt, 5525 Ximines Lane, from
Mayor Schneider, in response to the Ruppelt's letter of April 15
on the Harrison Hills Second Addition PUD and development
contract. (I -9e)
f. Newsletter from Harrison Hills Second Addition Homeowners
Association. (I -9f)
g. Letter of appreciation from Broughton Printing to Plymouth Fire
Department for their prompt response to an April 4 emergency.
(I -9g)
h. Letter of congratulations to James Rinkenberger, from Mayor
Schneider, on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. (I -9h)
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1988
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WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MPJ 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3.* CONSENT AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:30 P.M.
April 13, 1988
A. Patrick Goff, Goff Homes. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for "Fernbrook
Manor" for the development of multi -family housing east of 45th Avenue North
and Fernbrook Lane (88019)
B. Marcus Development Corporation. Land Use Guide Plan Amendment, Rezoning,
Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Variances for a commercial plat
and construction of a shopping center at the northeast corner of West Medicine
Lake Drive and Highway 55 (89022)
C. Randall Nord. Conditional Use Permit ,Amendment for setback encroachment on
property located at 4420 Harbor Lane North (88031)
6. NEW BUSINESS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Bradley Hoyt, Plymouth Partners. Revised Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit
to allow more than 50% office use for the building at 2645 Fernbrook Lane
(88003)
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Continued Review on Parking Study.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 11, 1988
TO: Plymouth Development Council
FROM: Bob Burger, President
SUBJECT APRIL 27 MEETING
The next meeting of the Plymouth Development Council will be held on
Wednesday morning, April 27 at 7:30 a.m. in the Plymouth City Center Council
Conference Room. The following items are scheduled for discussion. You may
wish to bring up other items as well:
I. Residential lot coverage requirements - Bob Burger
II. Legislative report - James G. Willis & Blair Tremere
I. Planning Enabling Act Legislation
2. Property taxes
III. Residential Survey results relating to development - Frank Boyles
IV. Police and Fire False Alarm Ordinance - Dick Carlquist
V. Parking Requirements - Commercial/Industrial - Blair Tremere
VI. Building Issues - Joe Ryan
1. Surveys
2. Building Inspection Standards
VII. Other business.
I hope to see you at the meeting.
BB:kec
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
S.F. 4/26/88
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APRIL 21, 1988
6:30 P.M.
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes for March 17, 1988 Meeting
III. Section 8 Program/Invitation to Apply for Vouchers
IV. Scattered Site Home Ownership Program Possibilities
V. Progress Report on Union City Mission Planning Study
VI. Senior Citizen Housing Site/RFP Response
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjournment
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To: Richard J. Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
James G. Willis, City Manager
This letter is to inform you that I have made the decision to
retire on May 31, 1988.
As I look back over the years that I have been employed with the
Plymouth Police Department, I am reminded of the many things you
have done for me. I want to take this opportunity to thank you
for the help and cooperation you have given me down through the
years. I have enjoyed working with you and it will be a part of
my life that I will long remember.
Sincerely,
Mel Solberg
Lieutenant
Plymouth Police Department
cc: Councilmembers
Lloyd J. Ricker
Robert Zitur
Maria Vasiliou
Jerry Sisk
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 20, 1988 For City Council Meeting of April 25, 1988
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager Through Fred G. Moore, Director
of Public Works
FROM: Richard J. Pouliot, Project Coordinator
SUBJECT: RECYCLING STATUS REPORT
Attached is a graph showing the tons per month collected in 1988, as well
as a graph showing the tons collected in 1986 and 1987, for comparison
purposes. The graph reflects the increase in tons from the old to the
new program in that 103.7 tons were collected in January, 263.5 in
February -which was the first month of the new program -and 301 tons in
March. Since there were four weekly collections in February and five in
March, the average weekly tons collected equates to 65.9 tons in February
and 60.2 tons in March. The average tons per week collected thus far in
April is 69.7.
The number of families participating in the program has continued to
climb steadily from approximately 2,000 to 2,200 during 1987, to a high
of just under 7,500 for the first week in April. This is over 60% of the
single family through four-plex homes in Plymouth now participating. On
a monthly basis, it is probably safe to say that 65% are participating in
that a certain portion of the total 7,500 participating in one week are
different residents than the 7,500 who are participating in the following
week.
Although the total number of missed pickups is down, the problem of late
pickups still remains. The first week in Anril pickups continued until
2:30 in the morning before all residents were picked up. This has
generated complaint calls because of the noise, because of the mischief
that occurs after dark, and because of stolen Recycling boxes. It is my
intent to inform the Recycling hauler that our implementation period of
the new program, or the learning curve, should now be complete and that
we should arrive at a method of completing the pickups no later than 5:00
in the evening. It is my hope that he will agree to put additional
trucks on the route and/or we may be able to switch additional homeowners
associations onto Monday collections, along with Chelsea Woods. As an
absolute last resort, we would have to evaluate picking up on two da;?s as
opposed to one day and the ramifications of this type of change in our
program.
RECYCLING STATUS REPORT
April 20, 1988
Page Two
April 18, was the start of the spring eight week period wherein yard
waste material was to be kept separate from the garbage collections,
although at least one hauler started voluntarily keeping them separate on
his own one week earlier. All haulers, with the exception of one, have
their plan of operating the yard waste program into the City, which was a
condition of continuing to be licensed in the City, and the one exception
has called on the telephone and promised to have his plan in within the
next couple of days. Because of the excessively dry weather this spring,
there may be less yard waste material to be picked up during this eight
week period than normally would be available.
No further progress has been made in the commercial/ industrial sector
toward identifying or encouraging Recycling activities. We have had
several inquiries from smaller businesses where it is not economically
feasible to purchase a baler for cardboard, etc., however, they would
like to recycle. We will continue to look for ways in which the small
commercial firm may be able to participate in the Recycling program.
Based on the current residential participation, I would project that the
total 1988 Recycling Program will divert in excess of 20% of the total
Plymouth Waste Stream. The Metropolitan Council/Hennepin County
diversion goal for 1988, is 9% of the waste stream.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 13, 1988
PRESENT: Sohn Sweeney, Gary Pouti, Gil Konop, Eric Luetgers, Sohn Ward,
Tim Oie, Mark Peterson, Russ Elzy, Stan Scofield, Frank Boyles
ABSENT: Dan Campbell
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg, North Star Risk Services; Dave Volker, Employee
Benefit Administration; Bobbi Leitner, Judy McMillin
Dave Volker reviewed a fatal personal injury accident involving a City of
Minnetrista maintenance employee. The accident occurred as the employee was
descending down a ladder into a drywell lift station. For some reason which
cannot be determined, the employee fell from the ladder. Dave advised that
contrary to confined space entry requirements, the employee had entered the
drywell alone, and because of this action, the actual reason for his falling
cannot be determined. Dave reviewed the specifications of the ladder,
noting that it did meet OSHA standards for the most part, even though no
safety device or harness was required. He recommended that all Plymouth
wet- and drywell lift station ladders be inspected for proper standards and
safety equipment.
Dave also reported that the emergency/ rescue personnel responding to this
accident failed to follow confined space entry requirements and entered the
drywell without testing the air quality of the well area. Dave stated that
approximately 24 percent of fatalities at confined space accidents are
rescuers. Dave noted that OSHA standards may be promulgated in the future
on confined space rescue requirements.
Frank Boyles stated that as part of the annual inspection of City facilities
and properties, all confined space entry classifications will be looked at
to define related hazards of each confined space entry, and for inspection
of proper safety standards and equipment. He will also contact the Public
Safety Director about Public Safety emergency entry into confined spaces.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MARCH 9 MEETING MINUTES
The committee approved the March 9 minutes as submitted.
B. Report on Safety Activities
1. Status of Toro trailer modifications and vendor's re-evaluation
-- Mark Peterson reported that modifications to the two Toro
trailers had been completed. He stated written certification on
the trailers had been provided by Dave's Trailer Sales. Mark
advised he will be submitting a purchase order for a new
commercial -made trailer.
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 13, 1988
Page 2
2. Final report on installation on convex mirrors -- Russ Elzy
confirmed that all required City vehicles, with the exception
of vehicles #450 (Engineering van), and 4441 (Park & Recreation
van) have mirrors installed.
3. Safe Driver Award Pins -- Frank advised he had received quotes
on the Plymouth emblem design for the Safe Driver award pins.
He stated that the emblem would be used on the Safe Driver award
pin and also on special award gift items which recognize
specific years of safe driving (5 years, 10 years, etc.). He
stated that the gift items would be in lieu of the saving bonds
presently given to employees. The committee discussed the
pin/gift vs. the pin/bond program and concurred to continue with
the pin/bond program using the new Plymouth emblem on the Safe
Driver award pin.
4. Follow up on sight visibility at intersections -- Frank reviewed
the Intersection Sight Obstruction Policy adopted by the City
Council. He advised that City employees are to report any
potential violations on a "Community Improvement Reminder Card"
to the Development Services Technician. The Development
Services Technician serves as the central processing point for
the violations.
Frank advised that training will be provided to employees on the
provisions of the sight obstruction ordinance and policy. He
also advised that a videotape on sight obstructions and enforce-
ment will be produced. The video will be used to educate both
the public and employees.
5. Revision of City Code Section 1310.03 relating to parking
regulations -- Frank advised that the City Council would be
considering an amendment to the Parking Regulations ordinance at
Its April 18 meeting. The amendment would allow city vehicles
to park within 20 feet of an intersection or traffic control
device to conduct official city business. Frank stated that
with the adoption of this amendment, city employees should be
aware and extremely cautious not to cause a roadway hazard when
parking in these areas.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consent Agenda -- The Committee approved the Consent Agenda as
presented. The agenda contained five personal injuries which were
all determined to be non -preventable.
B. Review of Vehicular Accident - The committee reviewed one vehicular
accident, determining the accident to be non -preventable. A
memorandum to the employee's supervisor will be prepared conveying
the committee's findings and recommendations.
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 13, 1988
Page 3
Committee review of the above accident resulted in the following
recommendations or .items for follow-up:
1. The draft Trailer and Trailer Hitch Maintenance Policy
should address: a) the corrosion problems associated with
the pintel hitch; b) the stiffness of the hitch locking
device; and c) adequacy of safety chains.
2. A recommendation was made to establish a vehicle safety
check station at the Public Works garage similar to the
safety station in use at the Driver's examination site.
C. Windshield Damage -- The committee reviewed the windshield
damage report on City vehicle #526.
D. Annual Inspection of City Facilities -- Frank advised that the
annual safety inspection of City facilities, buildings and
properties will be conducted in early May. He asked committee
members if they would be available to participate in the Inspec-
tion. Stan Scofield, Tim Oie, and Eric Luetgers indicated
interest in participating. Sohn Sweeney stated that Dan
Campbell may also be interested.
E. Employee Safety Manual -- Frank advised that all safety policies
and procedures had been reviewed and updated for the purpose of
placing in a manual format for City employees. The manual will
be printed commercially and distributed to all employees.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Dave Drugg reported on a lawsuit filed against the City of St. Paul
by the parents of a young girl who received head injuries when
she stepped in front of an unattended hydrant being flushed. Dave
noted that any hydrant flushing operation, especially in residential
areas, should never be left unattended. Gil stated that the Sewer
and Water Division's practice is to always have someone present at
the hydrant.
2. Frank reported that the City has been designated to receive the
Minnesota Safety Council's Meritorious Award at its annual Safety
Awards banquet.
3. Frank stated that nine employees/spouses had signed up for the
evening CPR classes. Committee members asked if the State would
accept the classes for CPR and first aid certification for day
care. Frank will investigate and report back to the committee on
specific dates.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTHLY JANUARY - MARCH 1988
TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY
NUMBER OF
0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001 CONFIRMED FALSE PERMITS ESTIMATED
0400 1 0800 1 1200 1 1600 1 2000 1 2400 1 CALLS ALARMS I TOTAL I ISSUED -1 LOSS
[PRIVATE DWELLINGS _ 1 2 1 3 1 10 1 2 1 8 1 5 1
24
1
6 1
30 1
-- 1 $29,4001
LPARTMENTS 1 12 1 7 _L 14 1 10 16___L 14 1
7
1
66 1
73 1
13 1 2001
HOTELS AND MOTELS _ 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 __L 2- 1 1
9 1
10 1
2
(ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL 1 I 1 1 I _
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-- 1 3001
HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 5 1 1
0
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IFIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS - -_ �.--- �._1.__ . -1 .. 1 1- �-
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214 1
18 1 $71,3001
*INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARM TOTALS
JANUARY - MARCH 1987
CONFIRMED CALLS 85
FALSE ALARMS 91
TOTAL CALLS 176
ESTIMATED LOSS $76,470
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH MARCH 1988
TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY
NUMBER OF
0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001 CONFIRMED FALSE PERMITS ESTIMATED
0400 1 0800 1 1200 1 1600 1 2000 1 2400 (__CALLS I ALARMS I TOTAL ISSUED LOSS
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(HOTELS AND MOTELS I i 1 I 1 2 _ 0 I 3 i 3 1 2
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JINDUSTRY, MFG. 1 2 1 �� 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 4 I _�_ -- I 12,5001
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(FIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS 1 i 1 _�_�L�__-_ 0 1 0 1 U
IALL OTHER FIRES 1 ( I 1 _��� �__� 0 I 0�l`
MEDICAL AID RESPONSES �l_ 1 1_Y 1 1 -? �_�_�-- I 2
(MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS* 1 __.. JI..__.__�-- ------.__-- I-__-_-_� __-� --- I 0_ I 0
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TOTALS 1_ 7 41 12 _ 21 _� 25 [ 15 f 36 f - 48 1 84 1 14 1 $21,600 1
*INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS
MARCH 1987
CONFIRMED CALLS 37
FALSE ALARMS 31
TOTAL CALLS 68
ESTIMATED LOSS $4,200
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 20, 1988
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation _-
SUBJECT: OAKWOOD SCHOOL PLAYGROUND REQUEST
Councilmember Vasiliou requested information about item 464 in the letter dated
April 7 from Bill Richardson. Mr. Richardson is stretching the point when he
says that the PTO has been working with the City for four years on this
project.
From time to time, I receive a call from a member of the PTO asking me about
the procedures involved in how to get the City to fund the Oakwood playground.
About two years ago, I was asked to speak on this subject at a joint meeting
of all the PTO's as they got together from time to time to discuss their site
based management program. The only other involvement that we have had in this
project to date is to supply the Oakwood PTO with a copy of the City Council's
policy.
The PTO has now formally submitted their request and is going through the
proper channels of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, eventually to
be reviewed by the City Council.
EB/np
April 7, 1988
Mr. Eric Blank
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Mr. Blank,
As a follow up to our meeting we would like to formally confirm in
writing to you that the Oakwood P.T.O. would like to request matching
funds for our playground. The proposed playground structure would be a
joint City/PTO/School District project which would be highly visible and
well used all year long.
In accordance with the "Guidelines For Requesting City Contributions
to Playground Improvements" we have addressed each guideline as follows:
1) Proposed Improvements- these would be on the East side of
Oakwood School, Co. Rd. 6 & Hwy. * 101, between the school and the city
ball diamond. As you pointed out to us in relation to the City Plan/Park
layout it does fit your criteria as far as no other facilities in the area and
high population density within 1/2 mile walking distance.
2) Well organized siteplan- we are drawing plans at this time.
Again, based on your information this element is essential in June.
3) School District maintainance and liability- we do have this in
writing from the proper source, Stan Tickenan.
4) Fundingrequest by April 1- The PTO has been planning this project
and working with the City for 4 years. (via Bill Richardson and Marj Sterk)
5) Matching funds/labor- Our school has annually purchased
playgorund equipment and installed it along with adding new pea gravel
and upgrading the grounds each spring. Volunteers are the best at
Oakwood. Funding -our current PTO playground budget + next years PTO
budget+planned designated fundraiser will exceed the proposed $10,000
matching fund request.
6) Neighborhood greater than 50% developed- The 1/2 mile radius
walking distance around Oakwood is densly populated and very developed.
7) PRAC prioritizing- we would like to encourage you to consider us
first. We have a large child population on the school grounds during school
and when school in not in session. With the adjoining city hockey, baseball
and soccer f ields the grounds are used the year around.
Thankyou for meeting with us. We are very grateful for your support
and encouragement.
Sincerely,��
Bill Richardson, 475-1258 Mary Norton, 473-1360
PTO Playground Chairman PTO Vice President
c.c.Members Plymouth Park and Rec Commission
Plymouth City Council Members/Mayor
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Date: April 14, 1988 612/593-8432
To be R� Ieased: IMMEDIATELY
612/593-8414
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 4/18/88 ON PAIRS OF BRIDGES ON I-494 IN PLYMOUTH
Plymouth area traffic will experience some traffic delays as the
Minnesota Department of Transportation repairs railings on three pairs
of bridges on I-494 in Plymouth beginning April 18.
Crews will begin reconstruction of railings on bridges over the Soo
Railroad Line, 49th Avenue North, and County Road 47. Traffic on
I-494 will be restricted to one lane in the southbound direction
during non -rush hours for the first half of the project. Then, work
will switch over to the northbound lanes, and only one lane will be
available northbound during non -rush hours.
Work will begin on the northernmost bridge first - Co. Rd. 47 - and
work south to the Soo Line bridge and then to the 49th Avenue North
bridge. All three pairs of bridges are within one mile of each other,
and carry both heavy weekend traffic and heavy truck traffic.
No lane restrictions will be allowed on the May 14 fishing opener. No
night work is anticipated, although some evening and weekend work: may
occur.
Drivers are asked to use caution when driving through the construction
zones.
For more information, contact:
Dave Miller
Resident Engineer
597-8475
Tom Ravn
Project Supervisor
59? -8478
Marsha Storcl::
Media Relations
Coordinator
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Minnesota Department of Transportation/District 5,2055 N. Lilac Dr., Golden Valley, MN. 55422
April 15, 1988
Mr. Robert S. Peterson
335 Inland Lane
Plymouth, MN
AND
Mr. Edward Schaffer
65 Inland Lane
Plymouth, MN
Gentlemen:
C ITY O,'
PLYMOUTH
Thank you for meeting with City Manager dim Willis, Public Works Director Fred Moore,
and me last Monday afternoon and for attending the Plymouth Town Meeting that evening.
We understand your concerns about the proposed development of an elementary school and
the proposals by the School District to close the 1st Avenue entrance to Kingswood
Lane.
We explained to you that, as part of the normal plan review process, a traffic analysis
will be required and will be undertaken by the consultant retained by the City. The
findings of that report will be used to thoroughly evaluate the development plans prior
to the public hearing before the Planning Commission.
Notices of that public hearing will be sent to all property owners of record within 500
ft. of the School District property; it is my recollection that both your residences
are within that area. You may also contact me periodically until then and I will
advise you as to the status of the plan review for this project.
Your recommendation that an alternate entry be provided to the school property, and
that the separate entrance to Kinqswood be retained has been noted and will be
considered during the review process.
Please contact me if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
Blair Tr ere, Director
Community Development
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Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles
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PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
AREA 10
April 11, 1988
I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider
II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads
III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE
IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider
V. ADJOURN
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like
the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone
number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your
concern.
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April 15, 1988
Ann Gaven
1435 Ranier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ann:
Mayor Schneider has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and
comment.
I drove County Road 6 the day after the town meeting. I can see your concern
in the area next to the lake and over to the shopping center. At this time,
County Road 6, west of Highway 101, has a striped bike lane on the north and
south sides of the roadway.
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will be reviewing the
comprehensive trail plan and updating their five year capital improvement
budget in the next three months. I will pass along your concerns to the
Commission so they are aware of your desire for an improvement in the trail
situation in this area.
Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. If you have any further
information you would like to share with us, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT
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April 11, 1988
I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider
II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads
III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE
IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider
V. ADJOURN
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like
the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone
number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your
concern.
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April 15, 1988
Gloria Lindberg
1200 N Ferndale Road
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Gloria:
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Mayor Schneider has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and
comment.
Our current City bikeway plan calls for a Class II trail along Ferndale Road,
which means paving the shoulder of the roadbed. This area is then striped and
signed to allow for no parking in the area, which keeps the bike lane open.
In the weeks ahead I will be discussing the upgrading of Ferndale Road with
Fred Moore, the city engineer. It is possible, due to the unusual
circumstances of this road being partly in Plymouth and partly in Orono, that
we may have to consider another alternative for providing trail access to this
area.
Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. I will attempt to keep
you informed of our progress as we study the issues involved with this
project.
If you have any further questions or information you would like to share with
us, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank,
Director '
Parks and Recreation
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Gloria Z. Lindberg
1200 North Ferndale Road
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Lindberg:
Thank you for submitting a resident feedback form at the April 11 Town
Meeting. Mayor Schneider asked that I respond to your suggestion for
Including a bike courtesy brochure in City utility bills.
Because this concerns public safety, it is very important information to get
out. Unfortunately, the City does not have a brochure that can fit into the
utility bill envelopes. The cost to design one and print the quantity that
we would need for utility bills is prohibitive.
While it is not economically feasible to print a new brochure for the
utility bills, we have another option. Every two months the City prints and
mails nearly 19,000 copies of Plymouth on Parade. I will write an article
on bike safety for the July August issue. This will ensure that all
residents receive this information.
For your information, I have included two brochures on bicycle safety which
may be of interest to you. Both are distributed by the Plymouth Police
Department. One is geared to adults and the other to children.
Thanks again for your suggestion.
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
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Gayle Roscoe
2640 Vagabond Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Gayle:
Mayor Schneider has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and
comment with regard to your concerns for Green Oaks Park. The current status
throughout the City is that we do not have a program of plowing paths during
the winter months. This item is reviewed annually by the City Council to
determine its economic feasibility. Your interest in such a program will be
shared at budget time with the City Council.
Because of our poor, past experiences with using outhouses in neighborhood
parks, we have decided not to place portable rest rooms in any of our
neighborhood parks throughout the City.
I have requested that our park maintenance division secure a bench that will
be available for use by skaters at the Green Oaks rink next winter. I am
forwarding your request for a night light in Green Oaks park to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission. Between now and July, the Commission will be
working on its capital improvements budget and will have an opportunity to
discuss the merits of this request. The current status is such that our City
parks close at 10 p.m.. The City has not gone to the expense of putting night
lights within our parks. It is unfortunate that items such as lights become
targets for vandalism which drive up our annual operating costs.
The City owned portion of the Luce Line trail is signed to prohibit any
motorized vehicles. However, at this time, the City has limited resources
available to apprehend abusers of the no snowmobile regulations. It is my
understanding the City Council is going to- be discussing the issue of
snowmobiles in the months ahead in an effort to solve your concerns as quickly
as possible.
Thank you for your interest in Plymouth parks.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider
II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads
III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE
IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider
V. ADJOURN
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JUM RA,IMSTAD
Senator 35th District
2615 Cro;bv Road
Wavzata, Minnesota 55191
475-3365
Office:
123 State Office Buildin,
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(612)296-9251
April 18, 1988
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Frank:
Senate
State of Minnesota
Thank you for your letter concerning Senate File 2003, the
bill providing for salary ranges for certain state employees,
among ether provisions relating to state government.
The two provisions relating to comparable worth are not in
the bill as it passed the Senate. The provisions about which
municipalities are concerned did appear in Sen. Reichgott's
human rights bill, but they were "gutted" by committee and
flocr action.
Thanks again for your continuing input as I always appreci-
ate he-aring from you and Jim.
Sincerely,
J RAMSTAD
State Senator
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COMMITTEES • Education • Employment • Finance • Judiciary
SERVING: Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata
March 28, 1988
Plymouth State Senator Ramstad
123 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
SUBJECT: SENATE FILE 2003 REGARDING COMPARABLE WORTH
Dear Dim:
The State Department of Employee Relations has sought to greatly expand its
authority for implementation of comparable worth through the adoption of
Senate File 2003. By the Department's own admission, most cities and public
agencies under the purview of the existing comparable worth legislation have
completed a study and are in the process of implementation.
I encourage you to either oppose Senate File 2003, or to adopt it as it
without amendment.
An earlier version contained two provisions which are not acceptable from a
municipal perspective:
1. One section provided that an agency complies with pay
equity when the average compensation for female -dominated classes
is equal to the average compensation for male -dominated classes.
This provision would totally dismantle any merit system. It
eliminates consideration of the marketplace, seniority, merit or
even collective bargaining.
2. The Commissioner of Employee Relations may review a political
subdivision's pay equity study if it determines the study does not
provide an adequate basis for equitable compensation
relationships. Apparently the Department of Employee Relations
desires to enter into a lose -lose situation. The onus for
correcting pay equity and the associated liabilities should remain
with political subdivisions. This paragraph would shift that
burden to the state. Moreover, there is likely to be a
substantial personnel cost implication to the State if the
Department of Employee Relations becomes involved in these
additional areas of responsibility.
Plymouth State Senator Ramstad
March 28, 1988
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I encourage you not to allow the above or similar provisions to be appended
onto the bill. Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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Jim Heap
District 456
Hennepin County
Committees:
Governmental Operations
Higher Education
Labor -Management Relations
Unemployment Insurance
Workers' Compensation Division
April b, 1988
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Frank:
Minnesota
Houseof
Representatives
Thank you for your recent letter concerning the Department of Employee
Relations' attempt to greatly expand its authority for review and
implementation of comparable worth efforts in local governments by
adopting H.F. 2250.
I agree with the comments you made in your letter regarding state-wide
policy for implementation at the local level. I am also in full
agreement with you on the liability issue and also as it relates to
the criteria for equity.
Thank you for keeping me informed.
Sincerely,
C.
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Representative Jim Heap
281 State Office Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
SUBJECT: HOUSE FILE 2250 COMPARABLE WORTH IMPLEMENTATION
Dear Jim:
The Department of Employee Relations is attempting to greatly expand its
authority for review and implementation of comparable worth efforts in local
governments by the adoption of House File 2250.
I encourage your opposition to this legislation as presently written.
Section 15 of the bill provides that compliance with the pay equity law has
occurred only when the average compensation for female -dominated classes is
equal to average compensation for male -dominated classes. This provision
will successfully dismantle any form of merit system in the State. It
overlooks seniority, market factors and even collective bargaining.
Section 16 provides that upon request the State Department of Employee
Relations may review a local subdivision's pay equity study to determine
whether it provides an adequate basis for establishing equitable
compensation relationship. Apparently the Department desires to become
involved in a lose -lose situation. Adoption of Section 16 will extend the
existing liability exposure from the local subdivision level to the State
level in that the State now will also become an the implementing agency for
certain comparable worth studies. This responsibility will also likely
translate itself in additional personnel for the department as required to
administer the new responsibilities.
I believe that the Legislature desired to develop a state-wide policy for
Implementation at the local level. I encourage you to retain this posture
and not become involved in the implementation of the policy. The Department
of Employee Relation's own statistics show that nearly all state political
subdivisions under the purview of the law have completed a pay equity study
and are in the process of implementation. Why try to fix it unless it's
broken? Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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April 14, 1988
Mr. Mark C. McCullough
1900 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Dear Mr. McCullough:
I have received your letter of April S.
I do not contemplate receiving a report from Fred Moore, Director of Public
Works, on the future extensions of Xenium Lane project for some time. The
most appropriate time to consider this matter again will be with the
Council's review of the 1989-1993 Capital Improvement Program.
Strgar-Roscoe -Fausch has recently completed traffic counts on 34th Avenue.
A copy of their report was submitted to you previously. Based upon those
data, it would appear that very little through traffic is using 34th to move
between Xenium Lane and County Road 61. I appreciate that this could change
with continuing development and, pursuant to the agreement we have between
you and your neighbors, we are prepared to continue to monitor such traffic.
I believe you currently have copies of all the data which
Avenue traffic matter. All these reports, or any future
be prepared are, of course, public information and will
your review.
Yours truly,
ames G. Willis
C ty Manager
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Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
1900 FIRST ry A- " I. C E - E S*
MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55402 1693
16121 333 it-
April 8, 1988
Re: Xenium Lane Extension
I understand your staff is preparing a report on the need to extend
Xenium Lane.
I would request that the consulting firm of Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. be involved
in the report and asked what effect not extending Xenium Lane would have on
34th Avenue traffic. I am certain Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch will confirm the obvious
and recommend that the Xenium Lane extension be completed immediately per the
Thoroughfare Guide Plan.
Please send me copies of any and all reports as the commercial, business,
multifamily and single family interest have all asked me to obtain this information
and to push for the -construction of the needed roads.
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Donna J. Carter, Ph.D.
Independent School District No. 281
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427
SUBJECT: CITY POLICY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT USE OF OPTISCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT
Dear Dr. Carter:
The City of Plymouth is acquiring 16 optiscan voting machines for our 16
voting precincts. Because of our close working relationship with each
school district, we are pleased to make this voting equipment available for
your bond referendum and school board elections after November 10, 1988.
The City Council, at their March 21 meeting, formalized a policy for use of
the optiscan voting equipment by the school districts. I am attaching a
copy of an agreement, drafted by the City Attorney's office, which
incorporates the City Council's policy.
Please call me if you have any questions about the City's policy. To
expedite matters, you may simply wish to execute the attached agreement and
return it to me to reduce the possibility of delays for upcoming school
district elections.
Sincerely,
Laurie Brandt
City Clerk
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Mayor and City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (61-2 559-2800
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THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of
1988, by and between the CITY OF PLYMOUTH, a Minnesota municipal
corporation ("City") and INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. , an
independent school district organized under the laws of the State
of Minnesota ("School District").
WHEREAS, the City has purchased 16 optical scan electronic
voting machines ("Voting Machines"), to be used at the 16
precinct voting locations for city, state, and national
elections; and
WHEREAS, the School District desires to make use of the
Voting Machines for school district elections and bond referenda.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set
forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. School District Use. Upon request by the School District,
the City will make available the Voting Machines to the School
District under the conditions described below, except that the
Voting Mac..i;.es will nut be made available to the School Dis,�rict
until the City has used the Voting Machines for two elections as
provided for in the maintenance and technical agreement that was
included in the initial cost of the Voting Machines.
2. Election Judges. The School District will provide, pay and
supervise .all election judges required for School District
elections.
3. Instruction. The School District will allow only properly
instructed individuals, as determined by the City, to serve as
election judges or any other official in charge o` the Voting
Machines. The School District will pay all costs of instructing
such individuals. The School District will also instruct voters
in the use of the Voting Machines.
4. Delivery to Polling Place. The School District will arrange
for and pay all costs of transporting the Voting Machines from
their locations to the polling places and returning the Voting
Machines from the polling places to their original locations.
5. Loss or Damage; Insurance. The School District assumes all
liability for loss of or damage to the Voting Machines while the
machines are in the possession of the School District, its agents
or employees. The School District will obtain insurance in an
amount satisfactory to the City to provide first dollar coverage
for any loss of or damage to the Voting Machines while in the
possession of the School District, its agents or employees. Such
insurance will list the City as an additional named insured. The
School District must provide proof to the City that such
insurance is currently in force before the City will make the
Voting Machines available to the School District.
6. Indemnity. The School Distr_c- will in.iemnif� the City
against any claim or cause of action for personal injury or
property damage arising out of the transportation, installation,
or use of the Voting Machines by the School District, its agents
or employees.
7. Term. This Agreement shall terminate in five years from the
above date, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the
parties.
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8. Amendment. This agreement may be amended only by written
agreement of both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this
Agreement on behalf of the respective parties.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO.
By
Its Mayor
By
Its City Manager
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By
Its
By
Its
MATT K:AEGEBEIN
3Ci?-(') ALVARADO LANE N.
PLYMOUTH, MN., 55447
MAYOR VIRGIL SCHNEIDER
PLYMOUTH CITY HALL
PLYMOUTH, MN., 55447
DEAR SIR:
I APPLAUD YOUR DECISION ABOUT THE RECYCLING TRUCE. AND THE
RECYCLING SWEEPSTAKES. IN THE PAST YEARS THERE HAS BEEN MANY
MORE REPORTS ABOUT HOW SOLID WASTE HAS BEEN PILING UP. I THINK
THAT RECYCLING WILL CUT THE SOLID WASTE WHILE LOWERING THE
PRICE OF ALUMINUM, GLASS, AND PAPER PRODUCTS. THE TRUCK: HAS
MADE RECYCLING MUCH EASIER IN 1HAT WE DON'T HAVE TO GO UP TO A
DROP OFF POINT EVERY SATURDAY AND THIS WILL INCREASE OUR OUTPUT
OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. THE SWEEPSTAKES HAS MADE MORE OF MY
NEIGHBORS RECYCLE BY OFFERING AN INCENTIVE. THANK* YOU FOR THIS
DECISION AND I HOPE THAT YOU WILL VOTE SIMILARLY NEXT TIME.
SINCERELY,
MATT K:AEGEBEIN
April 18, 1988
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Ruppelt
5525 Ximines Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: HARRISON HILLS
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ruppelt:
I have received your letter of April 15. I regret that you and some other
association members are unhappy with the requirement that your developer
construct the private trail and amenities within your common area which were
key elements in the Planned Unit Development the City approved several years
ago.
I believe that the City's position in this matter is quite clear: the City
and the developer previously entered into a development contract, the terms
of which require the developer to construct the trail and amenities. The
City holds a bond provided by the developer to ensure that the work will, in
fact, be accomplished as approved. That bond will not be released by the
City until the improvements are made in accordance with the development
contract.
The City and the new residents of Harrison Hills have waited long enough for
these improvements. It is my understanding that the City staff will be
pressing the developer to complete them as early in this construction season
as possible.
Since meeting with your homeowners association members on March 30, I have
learned that the walkway location has been approved by the representatives
of the Department of Natural Resources with some minor changes, e.g., wood
chips rather than bituminous paving. The trail will be located in
accordance with the plan which is reviewed and approved by the DNR. The
City will review the detailed plans before final construction occurs.
In your setter, you indicated that I admitted that the City had errored in
the way "these common area improvements Were handled in Harrison Hills." I
don't recall having made that statement. 1 do recall saying "if we knew
then what we know now, we would have done things differently." One of the
requirements we have today is that all such improvements must be installed
"up front" before the homes are built.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINN-ESOTA 55147, 1 ELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. & Mrs. A1icn Ruppelt
April 18, 1988
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I also indicated that I felt that my sense of fair play had been violated as
many of your neighbors had purchased their lots and built homes depending on
the plan that was approved by the City Council of 1983. Many of your
neighbors are anxious that the improvements be constructed. The residents
of the yet -to -be developed portions of Harrison Hills deserve that, as well.
Amenities like these make Planned Unit Developments stand apart from
conventionally platted developments where there may be designed features
that are less sensitive to preservation of natural features.
This is a fine development and I believe you will find the City has taken
steps to assure that it is completed as the plans intended.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Blair Tremere, Director of Planning and Community Development
David E. Peterson
Councilmembers
HARRISON HILLS SECOND ADDITION
OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.
April 13, 1988
Dear Neighbors:
Just a quick note to update you on the status of
the pathways and recreation areas.
On April 4, the Board of Directors authorized
Director Paul Franke to write to the developer and the City.
That letter was sent earlier this week, and has been received
by the developer and the City. The letter conveys the
results of the special meeting and requests that the
developer take action to amend the PUD and the development
contract in conformity with the motions adopted at the
meeting. If you would like a copy, contact Paul.
It appears highly unlikely that the developer will
accede to the Association's request. Dave Peterson has told
me that there is no way the City will accept our proposed
modifications to the PUD, and he therefore does not intend to
take any action on the request.
On April 12, the developer began grading the path
on the north side of 55th. Dave Peterson tells me that the
current plan is to finish the grading in the next few days,
after wtica they will turn to the paths south of 55th (m •s
of which were rough -graded last spring). By copy of this
letter, I am asking Dave to keep me posted on the details of
the construction schedule.
At our April 4 meeting, the Directors anticipated
that the developer and the City would likely reject our
proposed modifications to the PUD, and we discussed methods
for implementing the paths with minimal disruption. The
consensus of the Directors was that the Board and the other
residents should work with the developer to "fine tune" the
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April 13, 1988
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Barb Aldrich has informed me that she is resigning
as Secretary of the Association. Barb has done a great job
as Secretary, and we will be sorry to see her go. If any of
you would be interested in stepping into her shoes, please
contact one of the Directors.
V 1 s/ /
Glenn Olander-Quammej�
President
cc: Mr. David Peterson
Mr. Harlan Peterson
Mayor Virgil Schneider
Mr. Blair Tremere
Mr. Al Cottingham
Mr. Eric Blank
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April 11,1988
Plymouth Fire Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, M. 55447
Dear Gentlemen:
On behalf of Broughton Printing, we would like to express our
appreciation for your prompt response to our emergency l,ionday,
April 4.
You can be proud of your department. They acted with quickness,
professionalism and concern during a critical situation.
Please extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved for their
assis'-=ance. We hope we won't to call again, but in the
event of an emergency, it's comforting to know that a capable and
compassionate department such as yours will respond.
Thanks again. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
James Kruse Don Switala
�I
Virgil Bannick
14550 28th Ave. No. • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441 • Tel. 559-4757 • Area Code 612 B R O U G H T O N PRINTING, INC.
CITYO�
April 22, 1988 PVN0UP+
James Rinkenberger
11530 - 54th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear dim:
Congratulations on becoming an Eagle Scout. As you know, this is the
highest honor in Scouting. Accept this honor with pride. It will help you
the rest of your life.
I am sure you feel "this is the end." Quite the contrary. This
accomplishment marks the beginning. By becoming an Eagle Scout, you have
proven you are dependable, trustworthy and are an achiever. While these
qualities are the mark of an Eagle Scout, they are also what it takes to
become a leader in your school, church, community and nation. Accept the
challenge to lead. It is your responsibility and duty.
Now is also a good time to thank you formally for your Eagle Scout project
of making and installing birdhouses in the Timber Shores City Park. It is a
nice, natural park. The birdhouses will provide a sanctuary for those birds
that are being displaced by development in the area. Thank you.
As you know, my son and your friend, David, became an Eagle Scout about six
months ago. As a parent of an Eagle Scout, I know how proud your parents,
Don and Dorothy, are of your accomplishment. I am familiar with the
commitment that you, your parents, and your Dad acting in his capacity as
Scout Master made to achieve this. Accept my personal congrati-1-tions aiJ
tte Lity of Plym,,uth's congratulations to you.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
P.S. I am honored that you have asked me to speak at your Court of Honor
ceremony. I will be there.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800