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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 19, 1988
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. BUDGET STUDY SESSION -- Monday, May 23, 5:30 p.m. Council budget
study session in ity Council conference room.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. Special City
Council meeting in City Council chambers.
3. BOARD OF REVIEW -- Tuesday, Monday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. The Council
will reconvene the Board of Review in the City Council Chambers.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. The Planning
Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-4)
5. HENNEPIN PARKS TOUR -- Wednesday, May 25. The Hennepin Parks tour
and information meeting for municipal officials will begin at the
Hennepin Parks Headquarters at 5:00 p.m. A copy of the letter on
the tour from Shirley Bonine, Hennepin Parks Chair, is attached.
(M-5)
6. LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP SESSIONS -- Thursday, May 26. The League of
Minnesota Cities regional legislative wrap-up session for the metro
area will be from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. , at the Hotel Sof itel in
Bloomington. The meeting notice is attached. (M-6)
7. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for May and dune are attached.
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 19, 1988
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
8. LAURIE RAUENHORST - Will be assuming the position of City Clerk
effective May 27, filling the vacancy left as a result of Laurie
Brandt's resignation. Laurie Rauenhorst is well-qualified to assume
the City Clerk's position, having worked in the City of North
Mankato as Clerk from 1981 through 1987, and as City Clerk for the
City of Mankato from 1978 to 1981. While at Mankato and North
Mankato, she was responsible for records management and retention,
administration of elections, including voter registration, ballot
preparation, polling places and training and supervision of election
judges, preparation of legal notices, attendance at City Council
meetings, serving as secretary to the City Council, report writing,
resolution and ordinance enactment, and permits and licensing.
Laurie is a certified municipal clerk and a member of the
International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She has received an
Associate of Arts degree in music from North Iowa Area Community
College and has continued her education in business at Mankato State
University and the University of Minnesota. Off the job, Laurie
enjoys playing the piano, knitting, crochet and reading. She, her
husband Henry and daughter Michelle live in Minneapolis.
9. STATE/COUNTY ACTION ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING - House File 2031
amending the Waste Management Act was adopted by the Legislature.
Attached is a synopsis of eight changes contained in the bill.
Also attached is Hennepin County Resolution 88-3-168 R1. By this
resolution, the County is: 1) raising the recycling targets to 39%
by 1992; 2) establishing conditions under which a mandatory county
solid waste program will be imposed upon communities; and 3)
notifying all communities of County intentions by distribution of
this resolution. (I-9)
10. AMM ANNUAL MEETING - The Annual Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities meeting was held May 18 at Nicklows. Attached for
each Councilmember is a copy of the 1988 summary of legislation
passed affecting municipalities. Enclosed is a listing of the AMM
Board members unanimously elected at the meeting. (I-10)
11. MEETING ON NEW FIRE/POLICE ALARM ORDINANCE - After sending 1,300
invitations to commercial industrial firms and 50 more to Homeowner
Association presidents, Dick Carlquist, Darrel Anderson and Frank
Boyles conducted a meeting on May 17 to describe the new ordinance
and respond to questions. Five commercial/industrial represen-
tatives attended the meeting. Attached for Council information is a
copy of the transparencies which were used in the presentation.
Also attached is a letter received from Mr. John Davies expressing
various concerns about the new ordinance. Dick Carlquist is
preparing a response. (I-11)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 19, 1988
Page 3
12. PLYMOUTH CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -- Attached is a letter which Fred
Moore received from the Wayzata School District stating they are
withdrawing their petition for public improvements at the elementary
school site in the Willow Meadows Addition (County Road 9 and
Vicksburg Lane). They will be constructing the public improvements
utilizing their own engineers and contractors in accordance with
City specifications. (I-12)
13. MINUTES: Planning Commission, May 11, 1988 (I-13)
14. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- The April monthly activity reports for the
Police and Fire DIvisions are attached. (I-14)
15. CITY ATTORNEY BILLING -- The City Attorney's client summary for
services performed during the month of April is attached. A
detailed listing of the bill is on file in the City Manager's
office. (I-15)
16. N.W. HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL - 1989 FUNDING REQUEST --
Attached is the funding request from the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council . For 1989, the NW Council is requesting a
financial contribution of $4,383, as compared to $3,162 appropriated
for 1988. Their request will be retained for future consideration
by the Council during the 1989 budget sessions. (I-16)
17. EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN TOUR OF THE CITY --- On Tuesday and Thursday
of this week, some 28 City Center of ice and clerical employees
participated in a 4 -hour tour of the City. These employees are
often asked for information on a wide variety of city -related topics
by residents and are expected to be an expert on each subject.
Consequently, we wanted to refamiliarize employees about current
community development, geographic features, capital improvements,
and park developments. The tours utilized a Metrolink mini -coach,
with Eric Blank and Blair Tremere serving as tour guides. Based on
employee feedback, the tours were considered very informative and
necessary because of our rapidly changing community. The tours will
be repeated next year.
18. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Mr. John Delude, 13029 - 45th Avenue North, to City
Manager, regarding Mr. Delude's interest in preserving the swamp
and meadow areas in the vicinity of I-494, West Medicine Lake
Road and Schmidt Lake Road. A letter responding to Mr. Delude
from the City Manager is also attached. (I -18a)
b. Letter to Jack Cole, Chair, Hennepin County Library Board, from
Mayor Schneider, on the May 9 joint Council and Library Board
meeting. (I -18b)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 19, 1988
Page 4
c. Letter to Judge Peter J. Lindberg, Chief Judge Hennepin County
District Court, from Mayor Schneider, on the relocation of
misdemeanor jury trails to the Government Center. (I -18c)
d. Letter responding to Mr. Kenneth Neutgens, 14407 County Road 6,
from Mayor Schneider, concerning the proposed widening of County
Road 6 and the construction of an interchange at I-494. (I -18d)
e. Letter to Jim Sentman, 13510 Sunset Trail, from Mayor Schneider,
acknowleding Mr. Sentman's letter of May 1 on various concerns
affecting his property. (I -18e)
f. Letter from Oakwood School PTO, to Eric Blank, following up on
PRAC guidelines concerning their request for matching funds for
playground improvements. (I -18f)
g. Memorandum from Scott Hovet, Assessor, reporting on infor-
mation received at a Hennepin County Assessor's meeting on the
1988 Omnibus Tax Bill. (I -18g)
h. Letter of appreciation from Robert Fluellen, City of Plymouth,
England, for information provided by our City for display at the
Plymouth World Gathering Exhibition. (I -18h)
I. Letter of appreciation from David Landswerk, Wayzata School
Superintendent, to City Manager for participating in the
District's capital credit review meeting with Moody's Investors
Service. (I -18i)
j. Letter to Robert Peterson, Kingswood Farm HOA, clarifying the
City's position with respect to the new school building at
Highway 101 and 2nd Avenue North. (I -18j)
k. Letter to Mr. Joseph Lund, 2705 Holly Lane, from City Manager,
in response to Mr. Lund's letter of May 9 to Councilmember Sisk
with respect to the City's 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. parking ban
ordinance. A copy of Mr. Lund's letter is also attached.
(I -18k)
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, May 25, 1988
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning
Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on
the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3.* CONSENT AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:30 P.M.
May 11, 1988
A. Ryan Construction Company. Rezoning, M.P.U.D. Preliminary Plan/Plat, and
Conditional Use Permit to amend the Planned Unit Development Concept Plan and
undertake work in the Flood Plain/Floodway for Waterford Park Plaza located in
the northeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Revere Lane (extended) (87027)
B. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Preliminary Plat, Site Plan,
Conditional Use Permit and Variance to construct a sanitary sewer lift station
and to allow construction within the Floodway on property located in the
northwest quadrant of County Road 18 and State Highway 55 (88033)
C. Wood Pointe Development Group. Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for 14 single
family lots located north and west of the intersection of Sunset Trail and
Balsam Lane North (88044)
D. Greg DeWeese. Little Caesars Pizza of Minnesota, Inc. Conditional Use Permit
to operate a carry -out pizza business in the Oakwood Square Shopping Center at
Highway 101 and County Road 6.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Sohn Lavender. Caliber Development Corporation. Site Plans and Variances for
the construction of two office/warehouse facilities on the south side of 21st
Avenue North between Fernbrook Lane and Niagara Lane (88038/88039)
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Ihor Panchenko. Super 8 Motel. Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Vari-
ances to construct a motel at the northeast corner of Highway 55 and I-494
(88017)
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Future Meeting Dates
9. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 P.M.
HENNEPIN
PARKS
Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District
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Plymouth. %A% 556,
Teieanone (612, 559-9000
Board of Commissioners
Shirley A. Bonine
Cna ,
Move Pia'
Nicholas Wall
vice Cna•
Brooklyn Cente,
Judith S. Anderson
Bloo—ngto-
David J. Dombrowsk,
S1 Louis Paw
Robert L. Ellingson
Brooklyn Cente
Mona H. Moodie
Golden Vo!*
Nell Weber
Mounc
Douglas F. Bryant
Acting SuDer�ntende—
& Secretar; to the
Boa•o
March 31, 1988
Mayor Virgil Schneider
City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd. Ic
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
Hennepin Parks has scheduled a series of five park tours and
informational meetings for municipal officials, including
mayors, city council members, city managers, park and
recreation commissions, and city staff.
The purpose of these sessions is to (a) foster and maintain
close relationships with suburban Hennepin municipalities,
(b) facilitate informal opportunities for discussions, and
(c) provide information to local officials regarding Hennepin
Parks activities, facilities, and programs.
The schedule is attached, including meeting dates/times, host
parks, and assigned municipalities. Communities who wish to
attend more than one session or prefer to attend meetings other
than assigned may do so.
A light supper will be provided and, accordingly, we are asking
that participating cities RSVP by calling the Hennepin Parks
Superintendent's Office at 559-6774.
The Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners looks forward to this
opportunity to meet with the suburban Hennepin municipalities,
and we trust that you and other officials from your city will
be able to attend the scheduled park tours and informational
meetings.
Sincerely,
pxtZir
Shirley A. Bonine, Chair
SAB:ghd
Attachment
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MEETING DATE/TIME
1. Suburban North
Wednesday
April 27, 1988
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
2. Suburban West
Wednesday
May 4, 1988
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
3. Lake Minnetonka
Wednesday
May 18, 1988
5:00 to 7:00 p.m
�, 4. Central Hennepin
Wednesday
May 25, 1988
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
5. Suburban South
Wednesday
June 1, 1988
5:00 to 7:00 p.m,
HENNEPIN PARKS
SPRING PARK TOURS
HOST PARK(s)
Tour Elm Creek, discuss
No. Hennepin Regional Trail
Corridor, Coon Rapids Dam
Reg. Park. Session starts
at Elm Creek Trailhead at
5:00 p.m.
Tour Baker Park Reserve
and discuss Lake Rebecca.
Session starts at Baker Golf
Course Clubhouse at 5:00 p.m.
Tour Noerenberg Memorial
County Park and discuss
other park projects.
Session starts at the
Garden Center at 5:00 p.m.
Tour French Regional Park
and discuss North Hennepin
Trail Corridor: French Park
to Theodore Wirth Park.
Session starts at Hennepin
Parks HQ at 5:00 p.m.
Tour Hyland Lake Park
Reserve and discuss Bryant
Lake Regional Park. Session
starts at Hyland Outdoor
Recreation Center at 5:00 p.m.
ASSIGNED MUNICIPALITIES
Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn
Park, Osseo, Champlin, Dayton,
Maple Grove, Rogers, Hanover,
Hassen and Rockford
Corcoran, Greenfield, Loretto,
Independence, Maple Plain,
and Medina
Wayzata, Long Lake, Orono,
Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park,
Mound, Minnetrista, Shorewood
St. Bonafacious, Tonka Bay
Excelsior, Greenwood,
Deephaven, Chanhassen and
Woodla
Minnetonka, Hopkins, New
Hope, Plymouth, Crystal,
St. Louis Park, Golden
Valley, Robbinsdale, Medicine
Lake and St. Anthony
Edina, Richfield,
Bloomington, Fort Snelling
and Eden Prairie
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League of Minnesota Cities
April 26, 1988
183 Universitv Ave. East
St. Paul, MN 55101-2526
(612) 227-5600 (FAX: 221-0986)
To: Mayors, Managers and Clerks (please ri to he attention of your councilmembers)
From: Donald A. Slater, Executive Direc
LEAGUE TO HOLD LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP SESSIONS
The League of Minnesota Cities will be conducting four legislative wrap-up sessions around the state. The
legislature has had an especially busy year with respect to city issues. Some of their decisions will have far
reaching consequences for cities and municipal officials. The League board and staff feel cities can benefit
from an immediate, comprehensive presentation summarizing the most significant decisions of the 1988
Legislature. Please take advantage of these regional meetings. The sessions will be held at:
Date
City
Location
May 17
Mankato
Holiday Inn, Downtown
101 E. Main St .
May 24
Bemidji
Holiday Inn
Highway 2 West
May 25
St . Cloud
City Hall Council Chambers
400 Second Street South
May 26
Bloomington
Hotel Sofitel
5601 West 78th St .
To reserve your space at the Legislative Wrap-up Session, please return the registration form to: LMC
Finance Department, League of Minnesota Cities, 183 University Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55101. The
registration form is printed on the back of this memo.
Don't miss your opportunity to iearn how 1988 iegislation affects your city.
AGENDA
1:30 - 1:45 pm Introduction
1:45 - 2:30 pm Property tax reform, truth -in -taxation, levy
limits, LGA, and other revenue legislation
2:30 - 2:45 pm Elections legislation
2:45 - 3:00 pm Break
3.00 - 3:45 pm Pay equity, transportation, lottery,
safe drinking waier, solid and
hazardous waste legislation
3:45 - 4:15 pm Tax increment finance legislation ':-
4:15 - 4:30 pm Pension legislation
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NEW LEGISLATION EFFECTING RECYCLING PROGRAMS & POLICIES
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BUILDING CODES--
Amends the Minnesota Building Code to require suitable space be allowed
for separation, collection and temporary storage of recyclables within or
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of 1,000 sq feet or more. Single family homes and apartments of less than
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YARD WASTE--
Effective Jan 1, 1990, it shall be unlawful to dispose of yard waste:
1. in mixed municipal solid waste,
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co-composting.
Definition of yard waste: leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, weeds and
cuttings.
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Effective 411 /89 tires dealers must accept in trade the same number of
tires as each customer purchases.
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The combination metal/plastic cans are banned from sale. (These are
beverage cans which due to their composition are not recyclable.) Plastic
bottles with metal lids are OK, since lids are easily removable.
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The process of collecting, preparing material and re-using material in its
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destruction of the recyclable material.
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DEFINITION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS—
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includes paper, glass, metals, oil and batteries.
RDF or other material destroyed by incineration is not recyclable material.
RESOLUTION 88-3-16F, R1
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner
Mark Andrew, seconded by Commissioner Sivanich:
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Council, by state statute, has
established a source -separation goal of at least sixteen
(16%) percent for Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is
committed to achieving a rate of recycling which will be a
national model,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the existing recycling goal of
diverting a minimum of 16% of the waste stream from landfills
by 1990 be expanded to a goal of 39% by 1992, consistent with
the realistic levels set forth in the Minneapolis solid waste
management study; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That municipalities which have
not achieved at least 10% residential source -separation of
household waste, excluding yard wastes, by May 1, 1989, will
have imposed upon the residences of that community mandatory
source -separation, with the County exercising its legal power
to bill that city for 100% of the source -separation program
costs, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the mandatory source -
separation program be implemented by the County beginning
with a notice that shall be sent to all residential addresses
of that city informing them that the County is acting because
of city non-compliance with County recycling directives;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That municipalities receiving
County funding must produce and distribute adequate printed
promotional materials, all of which shall include at least
one reference to Hennepin County funding of the program in
the same type size as the body of the printed information and
that at least one reference shall include the statement "...
this program is % funded by the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners", and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Hennepin County Board
assures continued and sustained funding support for cities
successfully complying with the County program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That municipalities with
unacceptably low residential source -separation participation
levels are encouraged to provide weekly pick-up of source
separated materials; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That municipalities which have not been willing
to obey the law directing the establishment of municipal recycling programs
by January 1, 1988 be notified in writing of the County's source- separation
plans, including a copy of this resolution.
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1988 NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
TO: Member City Officials
FROM: Mayor Mary Anderson, Chair of Nominating Committee
RE: Recommendations of the Nominating Committee
Pursuant to AMM By -Laws, Article IX, Section 3, a Nominating
Committee was appointed on March 3, 1988 and the Committee is
recommending the below listed persons for your consideration.
Additional candidates may be nominated by any voting delegate from
the floor at the May 18th. Annual Meeting.
FOR PRESIDENT:
Gary Bastian, Councilmember, Maplewood and current Vice -President. 01 -
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT:
Walt Fehst, Manager, Robbinsdale and current Board Director. 0-14-
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j,`FOR BOARD DIRECTORS: ( elected)
Karen Anderson
Councilmember
Mark Bernhardson
Administrator
Ed Fitzpatrick
Councilmember
Kevin Frazell
Administrator
Carol Johnson
Councilmember
Gerald Marshall
Councilmember
John Walker,
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Mayor
(CONTINUING B ARD ME
ERS)
Duke Addicks, Jr.
Larry Bakken
Bob Long
Sharon Klumpp
Diane Lynch
Don Ramstad
Bill Saed
Leslie Turner
Legislative Liaison
Councilmember
Councilmember
Asst. Manager
Asst. to Mayor
Councilmember
Mayor
Councilmember
Minnetonka
Orono
Fridley
Mendota Heights
Minneapolis
Brooklyn Park
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Minneapolis
Golden Valley
St. Paul
St. Louis Park
St. Paul
Maple Grove
Inver Grove Heights
Edina
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1988 NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mary Anderson, Chair, Golden Valley Mayor
Duke Addicks, Minneapolis Legislative Liaison
Bill Saed, Inver Grove Heights Mayor
Betty McCollum, North St. Paul Councilmember
Carl Meissner, Cottage Grove, Administrator
Dennis Schneider, Fridley Councilmember
Gloria Vierling, Shakopee Councilmember
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T1YE 53 -71 -A -11 -IFS -1 -ICS
3/21/88
FALSE ALARM/TOTAL CALL RATIO
FOR POLICE AND FIRE
1984 - 1987
POLICE
Total Annual
Total Calls
% False Alarms
Year
False Alarms
for Service
to Total Service Calls
1984
984
15,200
6.5%
1985
1,094
15,608
7%
1986
1,162
17,163
6.8%
1987
1,485
19,175
7.7%
FIRE
1984
254
531
47.8%
1985
293
558
52.5%
1986
378
642
58.8%
1987
493
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MAJOR ORDIivAI CE REVISIONS
I. Definition of False Alarm.
Subd. 3. "False Alarm"
means any activation of an alarm system that results in
a response by the Public Safety Department where an
emergency situation does not exist. "False Alarm
includes, but is not limited to, the activation of an
alarm system through mechanical failure, malfunction,
improper installation, or the negligence negligent use
or maintenance of the alarm system by its owner or
lessee or of hie by the owner's or
lessee's employees or agents. It "False Alarm" does
not include activation of the alarm by utility company
power outages or by climatic conditions such as torna-
does, lightning, earthquakes, other violent conditions
of nature, or anv other conditions which are clearly
beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, installer
er and owner. "False Alarm" does not include activa-
tion of an alarm system as the result of an effort or
order to upgrade, install, test, or maintain the
system, if the Public Safety Director and, where
applicable, central monitoring agency for the alarm
system are each notified in advance of said upgrade,
installation, test or maintenance.
2. Definition of Police and Fire Alarm Systems.
Subd. 4. "Fire alarm system" means an alarm
system designed, installed, or operated to prompt a
response by the fire department.
Subd. 6. "Police alarm system" means an alarm
system designed, installed, or operated to 2rompt a
response by the pollee department.
Slide VII
3. Registration of Alarm Systems.
1155.05. Permits and Exemptions. Subdivision 1.
Permits. Effective i+pril--fir,--���� January 1, 1989,
every alarm user
pear;-Role--t-h-a-rr-three- 3�- ta-l-se-teli -e erm9;
er-rrrore-fir �!-���-false- a-lzm shall be required to
obtain an alarm user permit for each alarm system on
the alarm user's premises. Alarm user permits shall be
of two types: permits for police alarm systems and
permits for fire alarm systems.
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Slide VIII
+. Revised Requirements for Obtaining Police and Fire Alarm Users
Pl: 2 n -.i LS.
1155.06. Application Process. Subdivision 1. Initial
Application. Every applicant for an alarm ermit shall
file with the Finance Director, on forms provided by
the City, an application stating:
a. the name, address and phone number of the
applicant;
b. a descripCion of the property where it is
proposed to use an alarm system;
C. its location, street and number;
d. how many separate alarm systems will be used;
e. a description of the type(s) of alarm sys-
tem(s) to be used, excluding name and model
number of the manufacturer (i.e., Police
Emergency, Medical Emergency, Fire);
f. the name of the person or company who will
install or, for systems installed prior to
January 1, 1989 , who did install the alarm
system at the location; and
g. the name, address and phone number of one
person or company who will be available to be
contacted in the event of an alarm activa-
tion. In the event the name, mailing address
or phone number of the person to be contacted
changes, the applicant must supply corrected
information to the Public Safety Director and
Finance Director within five days of the
change.
At the time of filing an application, the applicant
must pay all permit fees required by this section.
Upon receipt of all applicable fees, the application
becomes a temporary permit, pending review and approval
by the Public Safety Director.
S.
6.
Permit Renewal.
Subd. 2. Renewal. An alarm user may renew an
alarm user permit by paying the required permit fee and
without filing a new application, provided the informa-
tion on the oriqinal application is still accurate.
Subd. 3. Reissued Permits. An alarm user whose
ermit has been revoked may obtain a reissued permit by
paying the required permit fee and and by satisfying
the provisions of this section. A new application is
not required, provided that the information on the
original application is still accurate.
Subd. 4.
Director shall
renewal of all
Revie�,, of Permit. The Public Safet
review the issuance, reissuance, an
alarm user permits.
Revocation Due to False Ala,rrn.
1155.07. False Alarms; -Re c1niremer.tn--erre}---qtr4__re7s
Automatic Revocation. Subdivision 1. the--tirl-ic
6cfetp-Bireeter-nep;-et-h±s-diseretion--regeire-a-fe�ae
a -1 s-wit-t+re
Ptzblie-}qty -fl-icor,--�rzthin---a--time--perzec�-to--be
speeified-bp-the-Pt�blre-Safety-Bireeter- lf-the-publie
Safety- -Brrecter--ccterni
mcp--9tzb�nit--a--�trrtte•e- �~�,-cx>-r-�--t�o--tire-�ui�ie--Safety
Bireeter-to-exp-lain-tic--�trse-��t}re--a�ar�_Qetidetion-
lf-the-Public-Sefetp-Bireeter-determines-that-the-elcrm
r+a s --�rse-c� - �y- -c: uncut i4r-e - �e►ro�^.-ri- -the - �'o7r�-ro-� - trf- - t h e
alarm- et--edc}re9s- Revocation; Reissued Permits.
A false police or fire alarm will result in automatic
revocation of the applicable alarm user permit, unless
the permit is reissued in accordance with this
subdivision. When the Public Safety Director deter-
mines that a false police or fire alarm has occurred at
an address, the Public Safety Director shall notify the
alarm user of that de termination. The alarm user's
permit will be revoked unless, within ten working days
of the date of the notice, the alarm user submits the
required permit fee to the Finance Director or estab-
lishes to the satisfaction of the Public Safety Direc-
tor that the alarm activation was not a "false alarm'
within the meaninq of this section.
Slide IX
Slide X
7. Annual Permit Fee.
1155.11. Permit Fees. Subdivision 1. Annual Permit
Fee. The annual fee for an alarm user's permit shall
be: Police - €i€ty twenty-five dollars (#59799
$25.00) , Fire - one twenty-five dollars
(�-159798 $25.00). The annual fee shall be waived if
the permit is obtained during the month of December of
the preceding year.
S. New Fee Schedule For with Alarm Users Permit.
there-,ft--e-motor-e--than-t-h-tom-H+-€a lee - --a- -er
mere--toyer--ene--{ 1-}--fa-lse -€ire--a-lrat-Trr-repertea--e-t--the
alarm - -tx�e�e . -9- - a d d r e s in -- t -he- -rrex t - -epi-C-rnft-t-pear -
Fees Schedules for Reissued Permits. The fee for each
alarm user's permit that is reissued during the same
calendar vear shall be determined accordinq to the
following schedules:
a. Reissued Permit for Police Alarm System.
First
reissued
permit
. $ 50.00
Second
reissued
permit
75.00
Third
reissued
permit
100.00
Fourth
reissued
permit
125.00
Fifth
reissued
permit
150.00
Sixth
reissued
permit
175.00
Subsequent
reissued permits
200.00
b. Reissued Permit for Fire Alarm Svstem.
First reissued permit $100.00
Subseauent reissued permits $200.00
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Slide XI
�f Revocation, Suspe�lsIon and Appeals.
1155.13. Revocation and Suspension of Permit. Subdi-
vision 1. Basis for Revocation or Suspension. In
addition to the automatic revocation process described
inSeetier�--1155.-95 Subsection 1155.07, the Public
Safety Director may suspend or revoke any alarm user
permit issued pursuant to this ordinance if the Public
Safety Director finds that any of the following eeeur
has occurred:
(a) That any provision or condition of this
ordinance has been violated by an alarm user
or his agents.
(b) That an alarm system has actuated an exces-
sive number of false alarms.
(c) That the alarm user has knowingly made false
statement -,r- in or regarding his application
for an alarm user's permit.
(d) That the alarm user has failed to correct or
remove-a--reasonable--pei-iod-, viola-
tions of this ordinance miter --reeerpt- of
within the time period specified by the
Public Safety Director in an oral or written
notice to di5-9e the alarm user.
(e) That the continued effectiveness of the alarm
user permit,- constitutes a substantial threat
Subd. 2. Appeal. Anyone aggrieved by a decision
of the Public Safety Director to suspend or revoke an
alarm user permit may appeal that decision to the City
Council by filing d" -written request for an appeal with
the City Clerk. The written request must be filed
within 10 days after the decision from which the appeal
is taken.
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May 17, 1988
Mr. Darrel Anderson
Community Relations Officer
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Anderson:
About one month ago, I spoke to you on the phone concerning
the new Plymouth City Ordinance covering residential alarm
systems effective for 1989. At the time, I indicated a couple
of reasons why I felt this was a bad ordinance as related to
penalties for false alarms. You indicated that my points were
well made and that you would discuss them with the Chief of
Police.
I may have misunderstood, but I also thought you indicated
there would be a Council meeting on Tuesday, May 17, to
discuss this and other issues. I marked my calendar
accordingly with the intention of attending. Yesterday, I
called the city to confirm the time for the council meeting
and was informed that it would be held that evening; nothing
was scheduled for today that anyone knew about. I talked to
three different people (you were out) and no one seemed to
know much about a meeting on alarm systems. Unfortunately, I
was unable to attend last night's meeting due to a conflicting
meeting elsewhere.
In order to make sure my points concerning the ordinance are
clearly understood, I thought this letter would better
document my thoughts for appropriate consideration by the
Police Department and the City Council:
1. Alarm Decision-making -- The Plymouth ordinance appears
to burden alarm -owning residents with an additional
worry in the event of an activated alarm of unknown
cause. The frightened resident would have to make a
quick decision as follows:
a. Assume that alarm is false and abort it. If alarm is
real, then residents lose property and possibly their
lives to the intruder.
b. Assume alarm is real and let police come. If alarm
is false, then customer loses $50 or more to the
city.
I do not believe that this is the type of decision-
making that should be going on during a potential threat
to property and life. Most rational people will abort
false alarms when they know for sure that it's false and
assuming they know how to abort it.
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Now I have to ask myself, which criminal do I protect
myself from, the intruder or the City of Plymouth? Both
seem to be after my property. Is this ordinance really
promoting safety/security in the community?
2. Discrimination -- Apparently, Plymouth proposes to
discriminate between electronically generated false
alarms and manual false alarms. What is the penalty for
a resident who calls the police directly in the belief
that a threat exists which later turns out to be false?
It's my understanding that there is no penalty. What is
the difference between false alarms generated
electronically through an agent (alarm monitoring
service) or a direct call from a homeowner/resident? I
don't believe there is a difference. A false alarm is a
false alarm no matter how it is generated.
Therefore, in terms of passing laws under the
constitutional concepts of equal justice for all, it
would seem appropriate that equal penalties be applied
for a_11 false alarms no matter how they are generated.
3. "911" Emergency Phone Number -- Most of the promotional
material I've heard and read concerning use of the "911"
emergency number is to err on the side of conservatism,
i.e., dial the number and play it safe, even if it's
later proven to be false or inappropriate. The national
program responsible for "911" service seems to have an
entirely different philosophy than the City of Plymouth.
"911" administrators have publicly expressed their
concern about residents being reluctant to use the
emergency number for fear it may not be an "appropriate"
emergency. I'm not aware of any penalties being imposed
for false alarms to the "911" number, certainly not on
the initial false alarm. Plymouth wants to rap your
knuckles with a fine, even if you make one mistake (one
false alarm). Is this tactic good for the community?
Does it promote good community relations and a sense of
well-being?
4. Cost of Police Service -- Plymouth is proposing to
double -charge some residents (security system owners)
for police service that has already been paid for
through taxes. Security system users will "pay by the
drink" as well as by an allocated tax system. Again,
this is discriminatory and unfair.
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I believe statistics will show that criminals generally
stay away from homes with good security systems
installed. More security systems mean less crime. Less
crime means lower costs for police service and a reduced
workload on existing police personnel. Less crime also
makes a community a safer and healthier place to live,
and encourages new residents and businesses which
provides a broader/deeper tax base. Everyone benefits!
Plymouth seems to be taking the approach that electronic
security systems are bad for the community.
In summary, I believe the City of Plymouth should do
everything possible to encourage the installation and use of
home security systems, even a reduction in taxes for those
installing such a system would be welcome and appropriate.
Insurance companies already see the light and have reduced
their homeowner's insurance premiums for those having such
systems.
I am not proposing that false alarms be ignored, but I believe
they should be monitored only for individual abusers. In
other words, there should be an allowance for people trying to
adjust to a new security system and for those perceiving a
threat, whether real or not. There should also be allowances
for actions beyond a resident's control, e.g., power
surges/outages or acts of God (thunderstorms, etc.). When
people cause false alarms through irresponsible acts, improper
maintenance or bad attitudes, then a penalty should be
leveled. At a minimum, each resident should be allowed at
least three false alarms per year before any penalty is
imposed.
I hope that due consideration will be given to these comments.
I like most things in this city and find it to be very
progressive. Let's not kill the goose (security system) that
lays the golden eggs. Thank you for your consideration in
this matter.
Sincerely yours,
� � '� . 0.
John H. Davis
3630 Evergreen Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Copy:
Mayor Virgil Schneider - City of Plymouth
Ms. Carla Lewis - Westec Security
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
pendent School District 284
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DISTRICT
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA, MN 55391-9990 (612) 476-3100
May 11, 1988
Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata) has issued a petition for public
improvements for the elementary school site, Willow Meadows addition. Based
on the action taken by the City Council on April 18, 1988, we wish to withdraw
the petition. The petitioned improve lents included water main, storm sewer
and street construction in Xene Lane from County Road 9 to 41st Avenue North
and in 41st Avenue North from Xene Lane to Vicksburg Lane and sanitary sewer
in Xene Lane from +/- 80 feet south of County Road 9 to 41st Avenue North.
It is the School District's intent to proceed with the proposed improvements
by utilizing District engaged engineers and contractors. All construction will
comply with City of Plymouth specifications. All project costs will be paid
directly by the School District.
If you have questions with regard to this request, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Stan Tikkanen,
Executive Director
Finance and Business Services
SAT:nly
CC: Eos Corp. -Steve Decoster
McCombs Frank Roos Assoc. -Dale Hamilton
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 11, 1988
The Reqular Meetinq of the Plymouth Planninq Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Pauba, Commissioners Wire,
Stulberg, Zvlla, Plufka, Marofsky and
Tierney
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Chuck Dillerud
Community Development Director
Blair Tremere
City Enqineer Chet Harrison
Planninq Secretary Grace Wineman
Chairman Pauba introduced and welcomed Community Development
Coordinator Chuck Dillerud. The Commission also welcomed
Commissioner Plufka who had been in the hospital.
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberq, seconded by Commissioner
Marofsky to approve the Minutes for April 27, 1988 as MOTION TO APPROVE
submitted.
Commissioner Zylla asked that the record show his clarifica-
tion of paragraph two on page 95, he disagreed about the
need for sprinklering the owner -occupied livinq units and
not about the Fire Lane Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Pauba introduced the request. Coordinator Dillerud LISA SCHREINER
provided an overview of the May 2, 1988 staff report. HOME OCCUPATION
CONDITIONAL USE
Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. PERMIT (88037)
James Bruner, 5590, Rosewood Lane, inquired if this permit
is issued, would it allow the petitioner to have people
coming into her home that could bring more traffic into the
neighborhood. Chairman Pauba explained that any change in
the scope of the permit would require a Public Hearing and
review by the Planninq Commission and City Council. Commis-
sioner Plufka explained that if Mr. Bruner was alluding to
residential daycare, those are licensed by the State of
Minnesota.
Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing.
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May 11, 1988
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg,
Plufka to recommend approval
Conditional Use Permit for Lisa
conditions as listed in the May 2,
ing Condition No. 4 to read, The
rather than renewed in one year .
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seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
for the Home Occupation
Schreiner, subject to the
1988 staff report, chanq-
permit shall be "reviewed"
Commissioner Marofsky stated he would like clarification
regarding the petitioner's wish to have someone, on a part-
time basis, to assist her with the business, and wouldn't
this be inconsistent with the Ordinance definition of a Home
Occupation which states, the "occupation shall be carried on
only by members of a family residing in the dwelling".
Discussion ensued regarding the proposal for a parttime
employee and whether this is a variance and should be
considered under the variance criteria of the Ordinance.
Ms. Schreiner stated this proposal was part of her narrative
and she did not see this as a problem.
Further discussion ensued as to whether the proposed
arrangement was within the intent of the Ordinance.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner
Plufka to Amend the Motion to add the followinq to Condition
No. 1: The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regu-
lation, and Ordinances with the exception that one parttime
person, a non -family member, may be employed for the purpose
of assisting with bulk mailing, for a period riot to exceed
20 hours a week.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment. 6 Ayes. Commissioner
Stulberg, Nay. MOTION carried.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as once Amended. 7 Ayes.
MOTION carried.
Commissioner Stulberq stated his vote is based on his opin-
ion that the amendment does not meet all the Variance
Criteria as discussed.
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Pauba introduced the request. Coordinator Dillerud
provided an overview of the May 2, 1988 staff report, noting
that the Planning Commission reviewed the application at
their March 23, 1988 meeting recommending approval by a 3 -
1 vote; and the City Council at the April 4, 1988 meeting
deferred action and referred the application back to the
Planning Commission with direction for redesign. He also
explained the extended length of the cul-de-sac (700 ft.).
NOTION TO AMEND
VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
ROBERT WACHTER
DIMENSION DEVELOPMENT
RPUD CONCEPT PLAN
(88018)
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May 11 , 1988
Chairman Pauba introduced Greg Frank, McCombs, Roos, Frank,
representing the petitioner. Mr. Frank introduced Mr.
Wachter and Mr.. Kusack.
Mr. Frank discussed the revisions made to the plans in
response to Citv Council concerns:
Development of three open space areas for the single
family detached homes as directed;
The corridor for the drainagewa_y is delineated;
The tot lot ties into the trail system to the City
Park;
Existing trees and natural veqetation have been pre-
served in the outlot, the northeast corner, and south
and west sides of the property;
Retaininq walls will be installed and existing hills
and unique topography have been retained;
The site design minimizes the impact on the unique
topography.
Cross sections of the site were shown. Transition to the
single family homes has been provided. Mr. Frank explained
that elevations and road grades will be detailed with the
next stage of development. He noted that 39th Avenue North
will go through as proposed and as confirmed by City Coun-
cil. These plans reflect two less units than the original
proposal.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that even though the topic of
discussion is the concept plan, he is concerned about the 6
ft. minimum setbacks as shown and will ask for details with
the next stage of development planning.
Coordinator Dillerud confirmed that those who spoke at the
Public Hearing were notified of the continuance this
evening.
Commissioner Marofsky stated concern about the area desig-
nated for the tot lot. Coordinator Dillerud stated that the
City Council's direction was for concentration of open space
to gain more use for the residents.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that it appears the only use-
able active open space is within the area for attached hous-
ing. Greg Frank pointed out there are two areas for active
open space that are linked by the trail system and pond.
Commissioner Marofsky reiterated his concerns regarding the
concentration and size of the open space for recreation
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which seems more prevalent in the area of attached housing,
not far from the City park, so that the northeast portion of
the site does not have adequate area for its use. Mr. Frank
stated they could provide an additional tot lot at the pond
to provide more active open space to the northeast portion
of the site.
Commissioner Marofsky and Mr. Frank discussed the layout for
Minnesota Lane; Mr. Frank noted the curves that would tend
to slow traffic in this residential neighborhood.
Commissioner Zylla inquired about 39th Avenue North. Mr.
Frank explained that the City Council direction was for this
street to go through and to be laid out in a somewhat
circuitous fashion so to not make it attractive as a short
cut to Fernbrook Lane.
Commissioner Zylla confirmed with staff that City Council
discussion was primarily focused upon the open space issues.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Wire NOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval for the Residential Planned Unit
Development Concept Plan for Parkview Ridge, subject to the
conditions as listed in the May 2, 1958 staff report.
Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky, Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Director Tremere noted that continuation of the Hearing on
the Parking Study had been set back and the developers who
had particular interest in this study, Ryan Construction,
Ron Clark Construction, and Prudential had been notified of
the continuance. A report on the parking study is forth-
coming along with a proposal of action. The parties of
record will be notified. Mr. Al Schackman of Ryan Construc-
tion was present.
Further discussion ensued regarding the Parking Study.
Director Tremere explained that staff will provide analysis
and conclusions regarding this study which was prepared by
professional consultants as an objective view of the City's
Ordinance parking standards.
Commissioner Zylla inquired about the position of the
development community on parking standards; what is their
concern? will the staff report be more specific? what "trig-
gered" this process? will staff provide background?
Director Tremere explained that the parking standards are
considered "too high" by some development interests who re-
quested and contracted the study. They are also concerned
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May 11 , 1988
that the parking requirement for shopping centers in the B-2
and B-3 Zoning Districts are different; they would like to
have 6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. across the board. The
Commission's concern is that changes in use and character of
the shopping center can take place that would require a
higher ratio of parking to building.
Chairman Pauba stated a study meeting to discuss the parking
study will begin at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 18, 1988.
Commissioner Tierney and Director Tremere reported on the
American Planning Association Conference in San Antonio,
Texas. Commissioner Tierney provided a written narrative to
the Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT MONTH APRIL 1988
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FORGERY EMBEZZEL STOLEN WEAP PROSTI SEX GAMB OFFENSES LIQ. DISORDERLY
COUNTERFEIT IFRAUDI MENT IPROPERTYIVANDALISMIOFF 1TUTIONIOFF. NARC LINGIFAM/CHILDID.W.I.1LAW I CONDUCT I OTHER j
1987 5 �� 91.___. _D_ .....1 _-..21..-- 73 __.1_ _.1_-_ D I 3 I 7 I O_.1 4 ___13L__" 1_ 3--_ 54_ j
1988 I 1 I 3 L_ O, J 3_(_ 49 1 I 0 5 1-1_2_L 0 0 I 50 I 8 1 I 48
TOTALS 1987 209
1988 181 -13%
CLASS III
ASSIST
FATAL
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
SNOWMOBILE
MEDICAL SUICIDE NATURAL ANIMAL
ACCIDENT I
INJURY I
DAMAGE
ACCIDENT1
DROWNING IyEMERGENCY 1 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS__L_D I FIRES
1987 L ---20-1--!.2-L-
1987 I 25 I 128
-66-____
_._.0---_1____--
0 I 56 I 1 I 1 L- 1 �_ 4 I 49�
1988 2 1
9 _i j
52
1_ 0
0 _L 62 1 2 I 0 1 2 I 33
I 1 _1-.142_ j --6- )._.30. i
TOTALS 1987
190
1,012
1988
163
-14%
975 -4%
CLASS IV
ASSIST
ANIMAL
FALSE LOCK
OTHER WARRANT
TRAFFIC
FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC
IDOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLERI
OUTS
IAGENCYISERVED
;DETAIL
(VIOLATION INFORMATIONLPERSON�FOUNgI UISANCEIV MISC.yj
1987 I 25 I 128
1 117_19 L 1081 36 I 16
I 175
1 6 113 I 10 1 20 _107-
-I 142 ___ j
1988 23 163_L_
50 J_..._4.:..__l__52_1
28 i 35
1 178
I 1 _1-.142_ j --6- )._.30. i
161.1__._102---1
TOTALS 1987
1,012
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1987
26%
1988
975 -4%
1988
33%
HAZARDOUS VIULATIUNS
1987 444
1988 508
+14%
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1987
1,554
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS
1987 345
1988 411
+19%
1988
1,467 -6%
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 1988
CLASS I
I- MURDER I CSC I ROBBERY I ASSAULT I BURGLARY I THEFT I AUTO THEFT I ARSON I
1987 I 0 I 11 I 2 I_ 62 I 93 1_376 1 55 I 11
1988 1 0 I 9( 3 I 75 I 66 298_( _ 59 i� 3
TOTALS 1987 610
1988 513 -16%
CLASS II
FORGERY EMBEZZEL STULEN WEAP PROSTI SEX GAMB OFFENSES LIQ. DISORDERLY
ICOU NTERFEITIFRAUD 1_ _MENT 1PROPERTYLVAN DAL ISM10FF.ITUTI0NI OFF.INAR CILINGIFAM/ CHILD D.W.I.1 LAW 1_CONDUCT _I _OTHER)
1987 23 _ 43 i�0 -._.i - 9 .L.._.. 303 �..�3.J0._� 13 45 f 0 I 12 I 140
1988 I 11 _ 1 _33 1^0. -�- ----5- - —127 I---6 .._0 _ i 15 61 L 0 5 I 154 I 21 I _._ 12 186_ i
TOTALS 1987 788
1988 636 -19%
CLASS III
FATAL PERSONAL PROPERTY SNOWMOBILE MEDICAL SUICIDE NATURAL ANIMAL
Ag—cIQ-ENl.l DAMAGE_ I ACCIDENT 1 DROWNING LEMERGENCY 1 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS 1 DEATH 1 BITES FIRE
1987 I 0 52 279— -- ----0 — — O I 234I
—-3. _ ---4--- L- __--- 1--.13__ _..I__11 -9J
1988 �_ 3 1 �_ 317__ O_; 251 —1 2 _1 5 I 5 _ L_ 6 96
TOTALS 1987 711 *Fatal
1988 747 +5%
CLASS IV
ASSIST
ANIMAL FALSE LUCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC
IDOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLERI OUTS JAGENCYISERVED (DETAIL IVIOLATIONIINFORMATIONIPERSON _IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC.1
1987 (- IQ8 5371_ 404._1 25 1 5291_131 L 118 L 677 1 __R_ ___I_ -462 _ _._._�_. 29__._ i___63._L_ .335 ...1_ 534
1988 1-95 _ 489 1_ 345 I 9 I 398 I 115 I 112-759 I 4 I - 470 _-� 15 _69 1 _443 I 323
TOTALS 1987 3,988
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1987 27%
1988 3,646 -9%
1988 35%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 1,842 1988 1,609 -13%
'—' TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1987 6,097
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 1,492 1988 1,742 +17%
-- -- 1988 5,542 -9%
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY
MONTH April 1988
�y
"INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS
April 1987
CONFIRMED CALLS
0001
0400
0401
0800
0801
1200
1201
1600
1601
2000
2001
2400
CONFIRMED
CALLS
FALSE
ALARMS
TOTAL
NUM
PERMITS
ISSUED
ESTIMATED
LUSS
PRIVATE DWELLINGS
3
1
1
2
1
2
7
3
10
$ 5,200
_ APARTMENTS
2
1
6
3
8
4
6
18
24
2
HOTELS AND MOTELS
1
1
1
1
ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
1
2
3
3
3
200
PENAL INSTITUTIONS
STORES AND OFFICES
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
INDUSTRY, MFG.
3
1
1
2
3
4
7
Soo
STORAGE IN STRUCTURES
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES
FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES
2
3
1
4
2
6
Soo
FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES
FIRES IN BRUSH, BRASS
1
4
6
3
12
2
14
FIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS
2
2
2
ALL OTHER FIRES
1
2
1
3
1
4
5,000
MEDICAL AID RESPONSES
1
1
2
2
"MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS
1
1
1
MUTUAL A10 OR ASSISTANCE
ALL OTHER RESPONSES
1
1
1
3
3
TOTALS
8
5
19
13
23
13
44-----F37
81
6
$11,400
"INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS
April 1987
CONFIRMED CALLS
S6
FALSE ALARMS
43
TOTAL CALLS
99
ESTIMATED LOSS $144,200
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY
MONTH JANIZARY - APRIL 1988
"INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS
JANUARY -
UUOI
0400
0401
0800
0801
1200
1201
1600
1601
2000
2001
2400
CONFIRMED
CALLS
FALSE
ALARMS
TOTAL
NUMHR OF
PERMITS
ISSUED
ESTIMAI,
LOSS
PRIVATE U�iELLINGS
5
4
11
4
9
7
31
9
40
$34,600
APARTMCNIS
14
1 8
20
1 13
24
1 18
13
84
1 97
15
20C
HOTELS AND MOTELS
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
10
11
3
ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
1
1
1
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
2
2
1
3
1 4
300
HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
1
2
5
S
13
13
5
200
PENAL INSTITIITiOt;S
STORES ANS OFFICES
3
1
6
3
3
1
4
13
17
100
INDUSTRY, MFG.
5
3
7
8
S
6
16
18
34
1
13,25`
STORAGE IN STRUCTURES
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES
FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES
1
8
4
5
6
19
S
24
26,050
FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES
1
1
1
3,000
FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS
2
6
7
4
17
2
19
FIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS
2
2
2
ALL OTHER FIRES
1
2
1
2
1
6
1
7
5,000
MEDICAL AID RESPONSES
2
3
1
3
9
9
"MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS
1
I
MIITIIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE
1
2
2
2
ALL OTHER RESPONSES
1
1
3
3
3
1
10
3
13
TOTALS
33
23
65
52
75
47
132
163
295
24
$82,700
"INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS
JANUARY -
APRIL 1987
CUNFIRMED CALLS
141
FALSE ALARr:S
1:.7
TOTAL CALLS
275
EST IM�TED LUSS
$220,670
Y
Ss �
TOTAL
$40.00
$8,021.40
$7,583.35
$6,111.02
$1,106.80
$184.00
$77.17
$40.00
$20.00
$98.60
$20.00
$149.60
$20.00
$448.00
LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY, O'BRIEN & DRAWZ
a Professional Association
2000 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone: (612) 333-0543
Page 1
May 12, 1988
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER #
MATTER NAME FEES DISB
A5242699
Project 853 Vicksburg Lane
40.00
*110
General
7,456.25 565.15
111
Prosecution - Court Time
7,451.25 132.10
111A
Prosecution -Office Time
6,064.50 46.52
968
Project 606
1,062.00 44.80
1024
Codification
184.00
1883
Robert Middlemist 6th Addition
104.00 26.83-
2349
Metrolink
40.00
3054
Park Acquisition
20.00
3281
Project 455
77.00 21.60
3495
Project 509
20.00
3729
Dunkirk Lane - Project 408
100.00 49.60
4115
Lundgren Bros. Construction
20.00
4598
Perl Land Registration
448.00
TOTAL
$40.00
$8,021.40
$7,583.35
$6,111.02
$1,106.80
$184.00
$77.17
$40.00
$20.00
$98.60
$20.00
$149.60
$20.00
$448.00
Page 2 May 12, 1988
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER #
MATTER NAME FEES DISB
TOTAL
4753
Belgarde v. City
408.00 18.70
$426.70
4770
Foster Land Acquistion-Project 431
72.00
$72.00
5066
Benson V. City of Plymouth
24.00
$24.00
5087
Recycling/Source Separation
112.00
$112.00
5125
Plymouth Plaza Partners Land Registration
40.00
$40.00
5233
Ryerson, Inc. Land Registration
56.00
$56.00
5314
Van 494 Land Registration
232.00
$232.00
5322
Project 762 - Eminent Domain
104.00 124.69
$228.69
5438 *Plat Opinions
1,320.00 $1,320.00
5439 Lyndale Terminal Co. V. City
480.00 46.80 $526.80
5475 Host Development Land Registration
16.00 $16.00
5495 1988 AFSCME Negotiations
40.00 $40.00
5541 Minnesota Hotel Ventures v. City
336.00 $336.00
5579 Begin Junkyard
48.00 $48.00
5606 General Labor Matters
1,960.00 $1,960.00
Page 3 May 12, 1988
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER # MATTER NAME FEES DISB TOTAL
5726 Peterson, James & Paula V. City
160.00 $160.00
5730 Holiday Inn Bankruptcy
s"` 4 1 104.00 $104.00
5741 Owens Hazardous Bldg
64.00 $64.00
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TOTAL: $28,663.00 $1,023.13 $29,686.13
*Less Retainer Credit: -21776.25
TOTAL DUE: $26,909.88
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
May 16, 1988
IT- /44
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Dear Mayor Virgil Schneider,
Attached you will find the municipal contribution request for 1989.,
The request is for a 20 cent per capita contribution which represents
a 4.5 cent increase per capita.
This increase is needed to meet the rising operational costs
experienced by the agency. The Council has had subsidized rent for
many years. In 1988, the rent for the agency was $3,500. The .
Council was forced to relocate because of the closing of Thorson
Community Center. A thorough search for economic space included 78
sites considered. The best value location was secured. In 1989 the
rent will increase to nearly $9,000 at the new location, including
meeting room rental. This represents an increase of $49500 in 1989,
$5,000 in 19909 and $5,500 in 1991. Additional increases have been
seen in utility costs, in insurance costs required by funders, and in
general operating costs.
In determining this 1989 municipal contribution request, Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council also researched the municipal
contributions provided to the other two suburban human service
councils. The per capita rates range from 20 cents to 81 cents in
the West and South Council areas. Both Councils also receive
substantial additional in-kind support in free space, and with one
Council in free bookkeeping assistance, none of which is received by
NWHHSC.
During 1988 the Council did a study to determine the net market value
of the services provided during a fiscal year(1987). The total
market value included direct and indirect services. This figure was
then divided by each city on a per capita and per use basis to arrive
at an investment return rate. The investment return for Plymouth for
each $1.00 contributed was $12.90 in direct services and $21.29 in
indirect services for a combined rate of return of $34.19. The
combined per capita rate in 1987 for direct and indirect services
was $2.34.
The Northwest area has the smallest budget and yet represents the
largest population and the area with the greatest human service needs
of the suburban planning areas.
I
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE.
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE pyi�1E�
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ',` ROG
7323 - 58th Avenue N. • Crystal, MN 55428
(612) 536-0327 „"
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The request to Plymouth for 1989 is $4,383.00. This contribution
will help the Council continue to provide quality planning, research
and coordinating services to the fifteen municipalities of the
Northwest Hennepin area.
Sinc rely, Sincerely,
U X& '�
Patricia S. ilder Geralyn Barone
Executive Director, Executive Board Chair
cc: James Willis
Bob Zitur
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN1.HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
I N V O I C E
TO: City of Plymouth
FROM: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
DATE: May 16, 1988
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE NWHHSC 1989 OPERATING BUDGET: ...$4 ,?83:oo
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO R04GERS
7323 - 58th Avenue N. • Crystal, MN 55428
(612) 536-0327
1-iopa
5 May 1988
City of Plymouth
ATTN: City Manag Er & City Council
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, Minn 55447
Gentlemen:
I am writing to you to sugest and urge that you give very
serious consideration to preserving the swamp and meadow
areas bounded on the west by I-494, on the east by West
Medicine Lake Road on the south by what wouldbe about
44th Ave N and on the north by what would be about 46th
or 47th ave north.
The area is not large but is the home of much wildlife such
as deer, fox, ducks, geese, at times herons, pheasants,
quail and a large variety of smaller birds and other wild
life. It would be a shame to destroy this natural habitat
of so much wilflife which has adapted to this area.
As of now the area is essentially undeveloped. Only one
residence and several small farm buildings are on the site.
In addition to serving:.as a wilf life presrve, the meadow
area could be enhanced by serving as a tree farm for growing
trees and other nursery stock for transplanting purposes to
other governmentally owned areas in need of such transplants.
Thank you for your sondieration of this plea.
Sin er ely yours,
John A Dulude
13029 45th Ave N
Plymouth, Minn 55442
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Mr. Sohn A. Delude
13029 - 45th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Delude:
Thank you for your letter regarding your interest in preserving the swamp
and meadow areas in the vicinity of I-494, West Medicine Lake Road and
Schmidt Lake Road extended. A good portion of this area is wetland and
cannot be altered without permits from the Department of Natural Resources
and/or the Corp of Army Engineers. In addition, the City of Plymouth has
regulations dealing with development in such areas.
Public utilities are not currently available to this area, although they are
anticipated to be extended in 1990. All of the land in which you expressed
concern is guided as LA -3. This suggests that it will ultimately be
developed high -medium density residential - 5 to 10 dwelling units per
acre. Prior to any development occurring in this area, public utilities
will have to be extended. Further, public hearings will be held on any
proposed development concepts which may be submitted to the City. I hope
you will participate in reviewing those proposals and offering your
suggestions or comments at public hearings held before the Planning
Commission.
With respect to the area outside of the wetland, that is land normally
suited for urban -type development, I doubt that it can be preserved in its
current state. The owners of land such as this have the expectation that
their property will some day be served with public utilities and therefore,
be ready for development. The City certainly does not have the resources to
acquire and hold large tracts of land such as this order that they may be
preserved in their natural state. In a developing community such as
Plymouth, there are numerous open and beautiful areas. Short of stopping
development altogether, I believe it would be extremely difficult to select
those specific areas to be "preserved," as compared to those that should be
"developed."
Yours truly,
Ja s G. Willis
Cit Manager
cc: Mayor and City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55::7. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY OF
May 16, 1988 PLYNOUTR
Mr. Jack Cole
Chair
Hennepin County Library Board
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343-5648
SUBJECT: JOINT PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL - LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Dear Jack:
Please convey my thanks to members of the Library Board and staff who were
able to attend our Joint meeting on the 16th. We appreciated the
opportunity to share our concerns with you and to hear your concerns as
well. While we are obviously disappointed with the fact that a Plymouth
site does not appear to be programmed in the immediate future, we are
heartened by the continued dialogue between the City and Library Board. I
hope that this Joint meeting will serve as a conduit to continued efforts
toward making a library in Plymouth a reality In the very near future.
I, and members of the Council, will continue to strongly support this
objective at every opportunity.
Sincereiv
V rgil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
1-iSC7
May 16, 1988
CITY OF
Judge Peter J. Lindberg PLY�I�UT�-
Chief Judge
Hennepin County District Court
1959 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
SUBJECT: RELOCATION OF MISDEMEANOR JURY TRIALS TO DOWNTOWN
Your Honor:
On June 6, you will be considering whether or not misdemeanor jury trials
should be relocated to Hennepin County Government Center from the various
satellite centers. We understand that this move is intended as a cost
saving measure, resulting from the recent Court of Appeals decision holding
that misdemeanor defendants are entitled to a jury trial.
The City of Plymouth strongly opposes the relocation proposal. The City is
involved in approximately 150 jury trials each year. This number is likely
to increase with the recent Court of Appeals decision. On the average, 1.3
officers is involved in each jury trial. Presently, a 20 minute travel time
is required each way to and from the Ridgedale -facility from City offices.
If jury trials were undertaken downtown, the transportation time would be at
least 40 minutes each way, including parking. Consequently, 40 additional
nonproductive minutes would occur as a result of each trial. This amounts
to a minimum of 130 additional nonproductive hours each year.
When court trials were originally relocated from downtown to satellite
suburban sites, the rationale was to:
I.
Reduce
the commuter
trips and associated
traffic congestion.
2.
Enhance
convenience
to suburban residents
and municipalities.
The current relocation proposal is a step backward from the above
philosophy. It will result in additional costs to suburban Hennepin County
residents and municipalities and will further exacerbate traffic congestion.
I urge you to reject the relocation proposal in favor of the status quo.
Sincerely,
4V/-gi
Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Lefiwere
Lefler
KennedN,
O'Brien &:
Drawz
2000 First Bank Place West May 12, 1988
Minneapolis
Minnesota 55402
Telephone (612) 333-0543 Mr. James Willis
Telecopier (612) 333-0540 City of Plymouth
Clayton L. LeFevere 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Herbert P. Lefler
Plymouth, M N 55447
J. Dennis O'Brien
John E. Drawz
David J. Kennedy
Re: Misdemeanor Jury Trials in Suburban Courts
Joseph E. Hamilton
John B. Dean
Dear Jim:
Glenn E. Purdue
Richard J. Schieffer
Charles L. LeFevere
On May 10, 1988 the Executive Committee of the Hennepin
Herbert P. Lefler III
James J. Thomson, Jr.
County District Court adopted a recommendation to move
Thomas R. Galt
all misdemeanor jury trials from the suburban divisions
Dayle Nolan
to the the Hennepin County Government Center. This
John G. Kressel
Steven B. Schmidt
recommendation will be presented to the entire panel of
James M. Strommen
Judges at its June 6, 1988 meeting. The recommendation
Ronald H. Batty
was prompted in part by the recent Court of Appeals
William P. Jordan
William R. Skallerud
decision holding that misdemeanor defendants are entitled
Rodney D. Anderson
to a jury of 12 persons.
Corrine A. Heine
David D. Beaudoin
Steven M.Tallen
I have been informed that several suburban communities
Mary Frances Skala
intend to strongly oppose the Executive Committee's
Christopher J.Harristhal
recommendation. If you are interested in making the City
Timothy J. Pawlenty
Rolf A. Sponheim
of Plymouth's position known on this matter, you could
Julie A. Bergh
write either Judge Peter J. Lindberg, Chief Judge, or any
Darcy L.Hitesman
other member of the Hennepin County District Court.
David C. Roland
Karen A. Chamerlik
Paul D.Baertschi If you would like any further assistance in this matter,
please let me know.
Sincerely yours,
LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY,
O'BRIEN & DRAWZ
i,
mes J. Thomson, Jr.
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Enclosure
cc: Dick Carlquist
Steve Tallen
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Mr. Kenneth M. Neutgens
14407 County Road 6
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 6/I-494 INTERCHANGE
Dear Mr. Neutgens:
I have received your May 9, 1988 letter, which is to act as your official
protest of the "installation of proposed garbage dump at County Road 6 site,
and associated changes to County Road 6, to be taken by the City of
Plymouth, Hennepin County and State of Minnesota."
Since its adoption in 1971, the Plymouth Thoroughfare Guide Plan has
contemplated that an interchange is to be constructed at County Road 6 and
I-494. This plan was adopted well in advance of the more recent proposal by
Hennepin County to install a solid waste transfer station in this location.
The installation of interchange and the existence of the transfer station
are connected only to the extent that the transfer station, like any
development, will tend to increase the amount of traffic on roadways in this
vicinity, requiring the interchange sooner than orginally contemplated.
The County Road 6 widening is associated with enhancing traffic safety to
deal with the volumes of traffic which have occurred because of development
in the community.
The City has no right to take your property without compensation. Minnesota
laws are quite clear on that fact that property required by a public entity
must be acquired at reasonable compensation through the eminent domain
procedure. The plans are not sufficiently precise yet to know whether your
property will be required for County Road 6 widening or for the
interchange. Once this is known, you would be contacted by Hennepin County
as part of their right-of-way acquisition process.
I hope this letter responds to your concerns.
Sincerely,
qVr-
gil Schne /
ider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Kenneth N. Neutgens
14407 County Road 6
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
May 9, 1988
The Honorable Virgil Schneider, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Re: County Road 6/I-494 Interchange
City Project Number 250
State Project Number 2785
Dear Mayor Schneider:
On or about August 20, 1987, stakes were placed in our yard, marking 30 to 32
foot increments from our house. As we had not been informed of such activities,
we contacted the City of Plymouth to inquire as to what was happening.
My family and I were astounded and angered when we learned to what extent the
proposed plans would damage and devalue our property and infringe upon our
rights as property owners; said stakes were placed to denote property to be
appropriated and destroyed in the proposed widening of County Road 6, (to
accommodate the increased traffic which will result from the proposed garbage
dump site at the intersection of County Road 6 and interstate 494).
The execution of this proposed change would involve the destruction of sixteen
(16) of our beautiful trees, the majority mature, ranging from 10 to 20 feet in
height. These trees are of utmost importance to the property, and are
invaluable for a number of reasons.
The trees provide a barrier from the noise and pollution caused by ever
increasing County 6 traffic. Police and fire vehicles, ambulances, and State
and City trucks and equipment travel County Road 6 heavily, sirens screaming,
engines roaring, and lights flashing at all hours of the day and night - an
annoyance even with the trees t"o help diffuse it. The noise emanating from the
road, which in the past 26 years has increased 100°x, will increase again
dramatically with an estimated 300 to 370 additional heavy trucks traveling
County 6 accessing the proposed garbage dump further east of said property at
the 6/I-494 interchange. Without this screen of protection provided by the
trees, the noise level will be intolerable.
These purportedly "disposable" trees also offer a proven layer of protection
between the house and misdirected traffic. They play an important environmental
role in handling run-off, as well as providing privacy and security.
Aesthetically, the value and beauty of these trees speaks for itself.
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Mayor Virgil Schneider
May 9, 1988
The destruction of the trees and other changes in conjunction with the project
pose a serious detriment to the property and area surrounding it.
Proposed alterations will severely restrict access to the property, rendering
westward travel impossible. It will also result in a 4 foot incline to our
driveway, which, in addition to not meeting requirements and specifications set
by the City of Plymouth, would intensify an already present safety hazard due to
decreased visibility, coupled with the increased traffic flow. We have already
in the past been the victim of rear end collisions on two occasions attempting
to access our driveway. It would also worsen an existent problem with water
run-off from the road, threatening the foundation of the house, and further
eroding the driveway and yard.
My wife and I bought this property on December 2, 1962, and in the ensuing 26
years have improved upon it (we personally planted every shrub and tree on the
property), paid taxes on it, and diligently cared for it, making it our home.
Over the years, we have paid to replace the sod and grass along County Rod 6 and
Glacier Lane many times, due to winter salt kill from Hennepin County, and City
of Plymouth equipment operators cutting the grass with road graders, as well as
repairing the tops of the Evergreens broken off from cars running off the road -
all damages we personally rectified.
If the alterations to County Road 6 are allowed to be completed as proposed, the
resulting damages to my property, family, and infringement on my rights as a
person and a property owner will be profound. It is my assertion that this
proposal can not be conscienably endorsed by any person concerned with the
preservation of the environment, and of basic personal and property rights.
I am, therefore submitting this letter as an official protest, reasons stated
above, to the installation of proposed garbage dump at the County Road 6 site,
and associated changes to County Road 6, to be taken by the City of Plymouth,
Hennepin County, and the State of Minnesota.
Respectfully,
Kenneth M. Neutgens
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May 16, 1988 PUMOUTR
Mr. dames H. Sentman
13510 Sunset Trail
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: PROPERTY VALUATION
Dear Mr. Sentman:
Your May 1, 1988 letter expresses numerous concerns about actions which have
taken place near your property, which in your mind, have affected your
property's valuation.
As you know, the City Council sat as the Board of Review on May 10. We have
asked that the Assessing Department prepare a report with respect to your
property to determine whether it would be appropriate to adjust your
valuation. I am confident that the Assessing Division will make a
recommendation which accurately portrays the current value of your property.
With respect to the activities on the property adjacent to yours, the City
has no right to compel a person to build a new house on the lot. Nor do we
have the right to deny a permit for razing of a building. Accordingly,
since this is the property owner's right, there is no requirement that the
City contact adjacent property owners.
By copy of this letter to our City Weed Inspector and Street Supervisor, I
am asking that they inspect the adjacent properties to assure timely
cleanup. We should be able to provide you with a report on these matters in
the near future.
Your final question had to do with the access to your home. If your street
access is by a private road or -easement, the City does not have the right to
enforce ordinances. If, on the other hand, the access is a public one, then
the City can enforce ordinance provisions. We would not unilaterally
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require vehicles to be removed if they were not in violation of the city
code. By copy of this letter, I am asking Public Safety Director Carlquist
to further respond to your inquiry.
Thank you for your May 1 letter.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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13510 Sunset Trail
Plymouth, MN. 55441
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City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Attention: City Council
Plymouth, MN. 55447
SUBJECT: Unfair Property value and Treatment
Dear Mayor Schneider, and Councilmembers:
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My family and I have resided at the above address since 1969, and
have just recently contacted the city assessor to consider reducing.
the 1988 estimated market value of my Property.
BACKGROUND:
In 1986 the property adjacent to mine at 13522 Sunset Trail was
purchased by Equinox Inc. The new owners obtained a demolition
permit from the City and proceeded to raze the existing pioneer
frame home at that address. I was not notified by the City that
this action was to occur. The City Building Inspector had great
difficulty in getting the contractor to comply with state law and
city ordinances in reeard to wells and utility disconnection. The
water wells were originally graded over and left unsatisfactorily.
The new owners had contacted the City Manager with the intent of
aquiring the City owned outlot adjacent to the North, so multiple
dwellings could be built on the combined parcel. The realtor of
record continued to starch for build to suit opportunities in 1987.
AS of this date, I know of no new building permits or plans that
have been filed for the parcel in question. This property used to
be well kept and is full of mature trees, shrubs, and flowers of
every description, and occupied by responsible neighbors.
1. The property is now not well kept, full of weeds, construction
debris, and is frequented by unknown individuals who have been
digging up flowers and shrubs at all hours of the day and night.
2. The owner of the property at 13522 may not be compelled to
rebuild in a reasonable time frame with comparable construction.
3. The adjacent city owned outlot to the north is being used by HAUN
Construction Co. to park Trucks & equipment and to store materials.
Access to the property is via my only street access road to the east.
4. This winter Plymouth Police would not honor my complaints:to clear
or unblock unauthorized vehicles parked on my street access road
and driveway entrance to the east. Response was " You don't own
it, so you can't control it". It will cost additional money and
much replanning to gain controlled access to public streets on
my own land.
5. The Hennepin County Tax statement shows my parcel at .53 acres
and my legal description area calculates to .49 acres. The error
in square feet is larger than the area of my dwelling.
6. I have been financially unable to maintain my existing home and
property in a market ready condition.
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It would seem to me that when demolition perriits are issued in a well
established existing residential area, that financial and other
environmental impacts are a reality, not just an imagined complaint.
Adjacent property owners should be notified in advance of razing and
that some reasonable performance contracts are in order to-
-Minimize impact to adjacent property owners
-Insure that all local and state laws are complied with in a timely fashi;
-Secure statement of usage intent and structural replacement schedule
-Reasonably preserve surrounding property values and rights of others
-Etc.
In my case these objectives do not appear to have been fulfilled as
a preplanned course of action. It does not seem fair or just that
home/property owners should suffer as a -•result of an independant act
sponsored by city government when it is not a matter for eminent domain.
I am certain that none of you would like to have similar events take
place next to your homes, and that a more community -orientated solution
can be found for this type of problem.
I would really welcome and appreciate any assistance the the Council
could offer to remedy or coordinate a just and timely solution, to
what I consider a really unfair deal. Please respond as soon as
possible.
Sincerely Yours,
James H. Sentman
CC: City Assessor
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Mr. Eric Bl onk
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Eric
We ore writing as a follow up to the Park and Recreation meeting
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Thursday, Apri1 14, 1986. We would like to thank you for your
consideration and support regarding matching playground funds for i,Iif u ✓L�f.U;„ -`�
Oakwood School. Prior to the meeting we received a list of FRAC:
guidelines and had addressed seven of the eight in a letter to you PRAC
Committee and the City Council Members. The purpose of this letter is to
provide information for PRAC guideline *8 -"Has the school received funds
within the past ten years?"
As you are aware Oakwood Community Playfields bre the second most used
fields in the City of Plymouth. To meet the parking demand for these
fields the City provided funds from the "Community Playfields, City Forks
and Trails Funds" to buy the parking lot placed on School District Property_.
Oakwood School asks there be no parking in this lot during the day to
keep traffic: away from the West side playground. The real need for
parking was for the Community Playfields. Matching funds would directly
benefit the School, neighborhood and people using Oakwood p1dyfields and
as we understand it come from a different fund "Neighborhood Parks Fund."
Please find attached .5 map of Oakwood School complete with exixtinq
facilities designated. Playground equipment is noted with notations
for what stays and what goes.
Our PTO is extremely cost conscious. We see the rnatchirig funds program
as on excellent opportunity for the City of Plymouth to watch $ be
more than doubled monitarily and manpower wise to reach our mutual goal
of establishing on excellent facility for a neighborhood park. Our PTO is
%-Tilling to meet you dollar for dollar and the School District is assurninq
responsibility for maintainance and liability. The service area half mile
radius standard PRAC adopted is also well served bq Oakwood School in
that * i) It is adjacent to a school, *2) No other park is within a half mile
radius, *;) The half mile radius is densly populated.
Again, thonkyou for working closely with us to help make this, playfield a
reality. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated.
Bill Richardson, Playground Chairman Mary Morton vP PTO
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOU'T'H, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 12, 1988
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
Dale E. Hahn, Director of Finance
FROM: Scott L. Hovet, City Assessor
SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY NDNTHLY ASSESSOR'S MEETING INFORMATION
Don Monk, the Hennepin County Assessor has secured a copy of the 1988 Omnibus
Tax Bill. During our meeting today several items of this bill were discussed.
For the first time in the newly drafted legislation, there is a notification
section written to the effect that as this bill was passed, the Commissioner
of Revenue must interpret the bill and tell the senate and house Tax Committee
Chairman the ramifications of this bill within five days before it is made
public. This work is to be completed by the 3rd week of May 1988. I find it
extremely interesting that intelligent legislators would draft legislation not
knowing the ramifications and ask that it be interpreted before it is released
the public. This truly demonstrates to me the legislative process at its
worst.
The Department of Revenue periodically conducts informational meetings for all
of the state Assessors to interpret and administer the Omnibus Tax Bill as
passed. This year, the Department of Revenue is asking the major County and
City Assessors to meet with them and come up with a list of questions that we
have about the Omnibus Bill. They will then go back, decipher the questions,
and dictate how the Omnibus Bill should be administered. This process is
usually the other way around. Based upon my limited knowledge of the bill as
passed it appears there are major changes in the property tax system. I will
keep you advised to any changes as I become aware.
Another very interesting report was conducted comparing the overall citywide
mean and median ratios within Hennepin County. The following is a list of how
other cities compare to us:
HENNEPIN COUNTY MONTHLY ASSESSOR'S MEETING INFORMATION
May 12, 1988
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I think the above table graphically demonstrates that our ratio is extremely
well equalized with other cities of our caliber. Another interesting note is
our Local Board of Review turnout was considerably lighter than most cities.
For example, Bloomington in 1987 had approximately 70 people turnout. In 1988
they had 114. City of Eden Prairie in 1987 had approximately 35 people
turnout. In 1988 they have had 85 people formally complain. Eagan had over
3001 They went until 3:00 a.m. Burnsville is expecting between 300 and 600
formal complaints) (Egan and Burnsville are assessed by Dakota County.) In
Plymouth we had a very reasonable number of complaints considering we had only
32 individuals formally appear and 18 letters.
I commend my staff for their personal dedication, time, effort, and support
they have given during the 1988 assessment.
CITY NAME # #
OF 1987 SALES
OVERALL RATIO
1.
Medicine Lake
5
95.1%
2.
Hopkins
105
94.1%
3.
Champlin
196
93.9%
4.
Brooklyn Center
336
93.8%
5.
Bloomington
1,175
93.5%
6.
Brooklyn Park
608
93.5%
7.
Crystal
430
93.1%
8.
Plymouth
572
92.7%
9.
Minnetonka
647
92.6%
10.
Eden Prairie
523
92.4%
11.
St. Louis Park
719
92.1%
12.
Edina
697
91.9%
Total Hennepin County No. Of Sales:
14,402
92.7%
I think the above table graphically demonstrates that our ratio is extremely
well equalized with other cities of our caliber. Another interesting note is
our Local Board of Review turnout was considerably lighter than most cities.
For example, Bloomington in 1987 had approximately 70 people turnout. In 1988
they had 114. City of Eden Prairie in 1987 had approximately 35 people
turnout. In 1988 they have had 85 people formally complain. Eagan had over
3001 They went until 3:00 a.m. Burnsville is expecting between 300 and 600
formal complaints) (Egan and Burnsville are assessed by Dakota County.) In
Plymouth we had a very reasonable number of complaints considering we had only
32 individuals formally appear and 18 letters.
I commend my staff for their personal dedication, time, effort, and support
they have given during the 1988 assessment.
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6 May 1988
Dear Mr Mayor,
Thank you for providing the requested information about your city.
I will ensure that it is properly displayed at our World Gathering
Exhibition.
Every success to your July celebrations and thank you for your good
wishes to ours.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Fluellen
Mr Virgil Schneider
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth
Minnesota 55447
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May 13, 1988
Mr. Jim Willis
City Administrator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
Thank you for participating in District 284's capital credit
review meeting with Moody's Investors Service on April 25. We
are very pleased with the outcome of that session which helped
raise the school district's latest bond rating from A to Al. The
consequence of this is to save hundreds of thousands of dollars
in bond interest costs.
Your contributions to this process were greatly appreciated.
rceely,
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David R. Landswerk
Superintendent of Schools
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MAY 18
Robert Peterson
KINGSWOOD FARM HOA
335 Island Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: CITY POSITION WITH RESPECT TO NEW SCHOOL AT HIGHWAY 101 AND 2ND
AVENUE NORTH
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Confusion has occurred regarding the City Council's position to the School
District #284 plan to build a new school building at Highway 101 and 2nd
Avenue North. Numerous persons believe that the City has taken a position
with regard to the school, and more specifically, the question of access to
Highway 101.
The city staff and school district staff have discussed this matter, there
is no formalized City position. You should be aware that all development
petitions go through a process requiring staff investigation and reporting,
planning commission consideration and recommendation and finally, City
Council deliberation and action.
At this time, the City has received a petition from the School District, but
the petition is on "hold" pending the results of a traffic study.
Since the Council has not deliberated on the formal development petition,
there is no formal City position at this time.
There will be a formal Planning Commission public hearing on this
application prior to the Council acting upon it. If you are interested in
staying abreast of the petition as it proceeds through the process, feel
free to contact Mr. Charles Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator, at
our City Planning Department, 559-2800, ext. 259.
Sincerely,
6Ja es G. Willis
Ci Manager
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Mayor and City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
May 18, 1988
Mr. Joseph J. Lund
2705 Holly Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Lund:
CIiY OF
PLYMOUTH -
Thank you for your letter of May 9 addressed to Councilmember Jerry Sisk.
Jerry has asked that I try and respond to your concerns with respect to the
City's 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. parking ban.
I appreciate your belief that the 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. parking ban is "a bad
law." I respectfully disagree.
The City Council initiated the current policy four or five years ago. Some
of the reasons for this are as follows:
I. Public streets are not "parking lots." All homes, as well as
businesses, in the community are expected to have sufficient
off-street parking to accommodate their particular uses. In
residential areas, most single family detached homes have garages,
as well as sufficient driveways for the parking of the vehicles
owned by the occupants or guests. Similarly, attached residential
dwellings, including apartments, are required to have sufficient
off-street .parking so as to accommodate the occupants and
occasional guests. Finally, of course, commercial/industrial
structures are required to have adequate off-street parking to
accommodate all employees.
2. The 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. ban has been instrumental in reducing
vandalism and trespassing at night. The vehicles on the street
during these early morning hours can be immediately identified as
"suspicious" by our patrolling police vehicles.
3. Plymouth streets are safer to pedestrians and motor vehicle
operators alike, particularly before and after normal working hours
and on weekends because fewer people now park their vehicles on the
streets. This provides both pedestrian, bike and motor vehicles
with less encumbered vision than would otherwise be the case if the
streets were used as parking lots as was previously the case.
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4. Street maintenance functions, such as street sweeping, sealcoating
and snowplowing are accomplished more quickly than would otherwise
occur because people are used to using off-street, rather than
on -street parking.
5. Parking on some streets constitutes an impediment to getting public
safety vehicles to emergency response destinations. The parking
ban has almost eliminated this problem during the evening and early
morning hours, the time when most fire calls are received.
I believe the foregoing are purposes for having established the 2 a.m. to 5
a.m. parking ban. I can assure you it is not to "punish" you or any citizen
of our fine community.
We do recognize that there may be times when situations arise which would
make strict adherence to the ordinance difficult. For example, following
the sealcoating or paving of a driveway it is not prudent to have cars drive
across the new surface for a period of time. In such instances our Public
Safety Department, when informed in advance, is prepared to cooperate with
the homeowner.
Thank you for your interest and concern with respect to this matter.
Sincerely,
mes G. Willis
C ty Manager
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Richard Carlquist, Public Safety Director
FARMHAND, INC.
Shorewood Village Center
P. 0. Box 1500
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
Joe Lund
President
May 9, 1988
Mr. Jerry Sisk
17015 - 24th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Jerry:
look
(612)474-1941
Concerning our discussion on Sunday about the parking restrictions on
Plymouth streets between 2-5 A.M.
I believe this law to be a bad law. It penalizes and restricts the
residents of Plymouth for no valid reason.
As I understand your explanation, the concern that the law addresses
is the abandonment of vehicles. Obviously, a car on the street at
2:00 A.M. on any day is a long way from considering it "abandoned."
Surely, there is a more reasonable definition that should be used --
perhaps 72 hours when a car has been "unmoved."
But, as clearly as I see the unreasonableness behind this rationale,
I see the unreasonableness behind the real. problem: It is not the
fact of the cars; it's the difficulty of enforcement.
It's easy to say, "Any car on the street get's a ticket." No discretion,
no difficulty for the police. A similar law could be passed to limit
burglaries (taking place under cover of darkness); after sundown, anyone
on the street will be arrested. Or, drunken driving (also more prolific
after dark), any driver on our roads will be arrested.
I think you (the council) are punishing the citizenry with little
justification. We should be trying to make it easier for the citizens,
not tougher.
Would you let me know the statistics that precipitated the law; how
many abandoned, snowbird, vehicles were dealt with the year before the
law? How many this past year? The difference will show the effective-
ness of the law. Now, how many tickets were issued in order to get
these results? Is it worth it? I'd bet not. Limiting people's
freedoms shouldn't be so cheap.
Mr. Jerry Sisk
May 9, 1988
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It seems to me that the laws are meant for protection. I cannot
speed or go through stop signs because I endanger others. I can't
burn leaves because I foul the air (a public domain).. What do I
do when my car is parked in front of my house between 2-5 A.M.?
Is there a reason that the citizenry of Plymouth doesn't want my
car in front of my house between 2-5 A.M.? Is it my car that is a
problem?
I would appreciate any consideration you can give to help remove
this arbitrary law from the boors.
Thank you.
Since ly, ,
1'
Joseph J. Lund
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