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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-29-1988CITY C�'-' PLYMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 29, 1988 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING September 29 winner of $500: Diane & David Eaton Next Week: $100 Cash Award UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting in City Council chambers. 2. MEETING WITH METRO COUNCIL CHAIR -- Friday, October 14. Steven Keefe, Metropolitan Council Chair, will meet with local officials. The breakfast meeting for northern Hennepin County (includes Plymouth) will be at the Kopper Kettle Restaurant in Osseo. A second meeting for southern Hennepin County is set for Tuesday, October 18 at the Hopkins House. Local officials may attend either meetings. Attached is a copy of the meeting notification. Please let Laurie know if you plan to attend. (M-2) 3. PARKERS LAKE PAVILION - VOLKSMARCH -- Saturday, October 1. Attached is a memorandum from Eric Blank inviting Councilmembers and PRAC commissioners to attend the start of the Volksmarch which will begin at the Parkers Lake Pavilion. The Pavilion opened for public use on Tuesday, September 27. (M-3) 4. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for October and November are attached. (M-4) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL September 29, Page 2 INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM 1988 FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. BASKETBALL HOOPS IN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO CITY STREETS - As a result of concerns expressed by at least one Councilmember, we have sent notices to four residents who have basketball hoops installed and located within City ,right-of-way, immediately adjacent to the street. We have asked that these individuals remove the basketball hoops in order that the street will not be used for recreation purposes and reserved for transportation as originally intended. At least one of the property owners has retained an attorney. This issue has been scheduled for City Council consideration on October 17. If the Council is not inclined to require the removal of the hoops, we will cancel this item from the October 17 agenda and not pursue this matter. I am attaching for Council information a letter from the City Attorney on this subject, together with a form letter which was sent to the property owners and a letter received from the attorney of one of the property owners. The Council should provide direction on this item at the October 3 meeting. (I-1) 2. SNOWMOBILE POLICING - Public Safety Director Carlquist has tentative scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Center Council Chambers to meet with representatives of the Northwest Trails Snowmobile Club. Director Carlquist will strongly encourage voluntary club self -policing efforts in order to preserve snow -mobile usage in Plymouth, in harmony with a rapidly urbanizing community. Included for discussion will be trail posting, a snowmobile patrol and public education efforts for this winter. 3. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE - On Friday, September 30, two development signs will be placed at the following locations: 1. Northwest of Highway 55 and Revere Lane. Prime Development is requesting approval of a site plan, conditional use permit and variance. The site plan and conditional use permit is for the construction of a new day care building. The variance is from the fire lane requirements. (88117) 2. 9625 - 55th Avenue North. Walser Chevrolet is requesting approval of a site plan and conditional use permit. The site plan and conditional use permit is for the constructino of a building addition onto the existing building. (88114). Both requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at the October 12 meeting. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM • September 29, 1988 Page 3 4. MINUTES: a. Planning Commission, September 14, 1988. (I-4) 5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- August monthly activity reports for the Police and Fire Departments are attached. (I-5) 6. AUDIO TAPE -- An audio tape of a documentary on the environmental impact of plastics is available for interested Councilmembers. The 30 -minute program, "Soundprints," was broadcast on KSJN-AM on September 23. If interested, contact Helen LaFave. 7. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - October 9 - 15 -- Attached is a press release on "Fire Prevention Week." The press release gives helpful information on smoke detectors and also invites the public to open houses at the Fire Stations on October 16. (I-7) 8. WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER -- Attached is a letter from the West Suburban Mediation Center reporting on their 1987 and 1988 activity levels and requesting funding assistance from the City in 1989. (I-8) 9. ARTICLE ON STATE BUDGET -- The attached article was taken from the September 24 Star Tribune. (I-9) 10. STAFF FOLLOW-UPS: a. Memorandum from Joe Ryan reporting on the hazardous structure at 1110 Kingsview Lane. (I -10a) b. Reports from Glen Upton and Joe Ryan on reinspections of property at 40th & Arrowood Lane for code violations. (I -10b) 11. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Pastor Wayne Peterson, St. Barnabus Church, 15600 County Road 9, thanking him for his offer of the use of the church as a polling location for the City. (I -11a) b. Letter from Mayor Schneider responding to a letter from Mr. Rande Yeager on his property market valuation. (I -11b) c. Letter to Marian Bohnsack, 330 Zinnia Lane, advising of the date of the next Plymouth Forum. Ms. Bohnsack and a group of neighbors are interested in addressing the Council with respect to the community center proposal. (I -11c) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 29, 1988 Page 4 d. Memorandum from Bob Zitur to City Manager regarding 1) the County Road 9 trail from Zachary .to County Road 61, and 2) concern for public safety of residents living north of Soo Line Railroad. (I -11d) e. Letter of appreciation to Plymouth Investigator Mike Ridgley from Jean Johnson, Teacher at Wayzata High School,. for his presentation before a careers class. (I -11e) f. Letter appreciation to Frank Boyles, from Mary Schlender for prompt addressing her concern on a noise problem with the service station at County Road 101 and 6. (I -11f) attachments METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Afears Park Centre, 230 East Filrlr Street, 51. Paul, AIA'. 55101 612 291-6359 September 20, 1988 To: Hennepin County Elected Officials County Administrator City Managers Legislative and County Board Candidates Another year has gone by and it is again time for the annual series of the Metropolitan Council chair's regional breakfast meetings. Council chairs have held these regional meetings every fall since 1975. They provide an opportunity for us to talk about the issues the Council is dealing with and for you to express your ideas about the Council and its work. - I would like to discuss with you the Council's priority projects for next year, and some of the metropolitan issues we think the legislature may address in 1989. A good share of the meeting, however, will be devoted to your thoughts about what you think we're doing right, what we're doing wrong and what we should be doing in the future. My plan is to have breakfast meetings in both northern and southern Hennepin County, and another meeting in Minneapolis for its local officials. The meeting for the northern part of Hennepin County will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Kopper Kettle, 225 Central Av., Osseo. The second meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Hopkins House, 1501 Hwy. 7, Hopkins. You may attend either or both meetings. The meetings will be Dutch treat breakfasts beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending by 9 a.m. I look forward to seeing you and other public officials from Hennepin County at these meetings. Please RSVP to Jane Larson at 291-6500 by Oct. 13. Sincerely, Steve Keefe Chair .� 3 . MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 29, 1988 TO: Mayor, Council and PRAC FROM : Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: PARKERS LAKE PAVILION The Parkers Lake Pavilion opened for public use on Tuesday, September 27, with a "Moms and Tots" exercise class. This Saturday, October 1, the City is sponsoring a Volksmarch on the Luce Line trail. The event will begin with registration in the Pavilion. We'd like to invite you to stop by Saturday morning to get a closer look at the building and our first venture into the organized walk movement. We hope to sponsor an open house at a later time. 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Roland Karen A. Chamerlik Paul D. Baertschi Arden Fritz Clayton L. LeFevere, Retired Herbert P. Lefler. Retired LeFeNvre Lefler hennedN. (YBrien &. 1)> 1 i a I)rofosional Association August 25, 1988 Sergeant Lawrence Rogers Administrative Services Supervisor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Basketball Hoops in Right -of -Way Dear Larry: You have asked for advice concerning whether the City has the authority to require basketball hoops to be removed from the City right-of-way. It is my understanding that the hoops themselves are not in the street itself, but rather in the boulevard area. They are situated in such a way that people who use them need to play in the streets. The City has the authority to require the property owner to remove the basketball hoop if it is causing persons to play in the streets, thereby interfering or potentially interfering with traffic. The proper procedure to follow would be to request the property owner to voluntarily remove the hoop. If voluntary compliance is not success- ful, I suggest that the matter be placed as a consent item on the City Council agenda so that the City Council, as the official legislative body of the City, can take the appropriate action to authorize the removal of the hoop in the right-of-way. The property owner should receive notice of the meeting. I suggest that an appropriately worded letter be sent to the property owners in question. The letter should explain the reasons why the City is requesting the hoop to be removed. (The reasons contained in Frank Boyle's August 2, 1988 memo are a good starting point.) The property owner should be given a reasonable time (10 days is probably sufficient) to remove the hoop and should be told that the City will remove the hoop if the property owner fails to do so. Sergeant Lawrence Rogers August 25, 1988 Page 2 If you need any help in preparing the letter or have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely yours, LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY, O'BRIEN & DRAWZ �. des . Thomsi,�7r . 0066LT22.I34 cc: Frank Boyles �1 SUBJECT: BASKETBALL HOOP IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY The City of Plvmouth is concerned about potential traffic hazards within the communitv. Your basketball hoop located within City right-of-way constitutes such a hazard. Because of the location of the hoop, players will interfere with traffic. This competition between ballplayers and traffic, for the same road space, may well result in personal iniury. Also. damage may result from a collision of private vehicles or City equipment, such as snowplows, with the hoop. In the event of any of these occurrences. both the City and the homeowner could be liable for allowing the basketball hoop to be located in the City right-of- way. An inspection of your property on confirms that you have a basketball hoop erected within the City right-of-way. We are requesting your cooperation in removing the hoop within 10 days from the date of this letter. In the event the hoop is not removed, we will ask the City Council to authorize the removal of the hoop by the City at the Council Meeting of October 3, 1988. You are welcome to attend this meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on this date at Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, to express your concerns to the Council. In the event that we can assist you in answering any questions, please call one of our Community Service Officers at 559-2800, extension 362, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Richard J. Carlouist Public Safety Director By: Sergeant Lawrence E. Rogers Administrative Services Sergeant PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT LER:gs Z 1 CARSON AND GLELL., D ATTORNEYS AT LAW BROOKDALE CORPORATE CENTER SUITE 305 6300 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY JEFFREY A. CARSON MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE WILLIAM G. CLELLAND (612) 561.2800 MARGARET C. HEPPER 23 September 1988 Chief Richard Carlquist Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Chief Carlquist: Please be advised that our firm represents the families of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Iten and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Berezovsky of 10540 and 10535 - 49th Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota respectively. I understand that they have recently received an order from you requiring them to remove a basketball pole and hoop. They have indicated that if the basketball pole and hoop is not removed within ten days pursuant to your order, that the City Council is expected to take further action. I am going to be on vacation for the next week but I ask you as a courtesy to defer any action until I can look into this matter on their behalf. While I have not researched this question yet, it appears to me that the pole is located on private property and even though the City may have an easement there, our clients are the fee owners of the property and the presence of the pole does not interfere with the easement. I am not aware of any City Ordinance or State Statute that makes the presence of the basketball pole and hoop unlawful or gives the City any authority for its removal. Obviously all persons share common concerns of public safety particularly as'it pertains to children playing in the street. However, our clients feel that the presence of the basketball hoop does not jeopardize the safety of their children even though they may play at the curb side and certainly the children use the street as a play area for other forms of recreation as well. SEP 2 6 1383 Chief Richard Carlquist 23 September 1988 Page 2 I will be looking into this matter as soon as possible upon my return and I would like to contact you at that time to see if this matter can be resolved amicably. Sincerely, CARSON AND CLELLAND William G. Clelland WGC&7 cc Paul Iten Julius Berezaysky September 27. 1988 Mr. William G. Clelland CARSON AND CLELLAND Brookdale Corporate Center Suite 305 6300 Shinqle Creek Parkway Minneapolis. Minnesota 55430 f, CITY OF PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: REPRESENTATION OF MR. AND MRS. ITEN AND MR. 8 MRS. BEREZOVSKY - ORDER TO REMOVE BASKETBALL POLE AND HOOP Dear Mr. Clelland: The City Council will be discussing the issue of removal of basketball poles and hoops from City right-of-way at the October 3. 1988 meeting. It is my under- standing that your clients represent two of the four Plymouth residents that were sent letters requiring them to remove their basketball poles and hoops. In checking with your office on the date of this letter. I found that you would not be back in town from your vacation until October 4th. I will inform Assis- tant City Manager Frank Boyles of your dilemma. I am sure that some arrangements may be made to accommodate you and your clients. In any event, the Council will be alerted to your request by copy of this letter and your correspondence of September 23rd. Please contact me at your convenience upon your return from vacation. Sincerely. Richard J. Carlquist Public Safety Director RJC:gs cc: City Council Frank Boyles - Assistant City Manager Mr. and Mrs. Paul Iten Mr. and Mrs. Julius Berezovsky 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 -7-- GARSON AND GLELLAND ATTO$NEYS AT LAW BROOKDALE CORPORATE CENTER SUITE 305 6300 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY JEFFREY A. CARSON MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE WILLIAM G. CLELLAND (612) 561.2800 MARGARET C. HEPPER 23 September 1988 Chief Richard Carlquist Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Chief Carlquist: Please be advised that our firm represents the families of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Iten and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Berezovsky of 10540 and 10535 - 49th Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota respectively. I understand that they have recently received an order from you requiring them to remove a basketball pole and hoop. They have indicated that if the basketball pole and hoop is not removed within ten days pursuant to your order, that the City Council is expected to take further action. I am going to be on vacation for the next week but I ask you as a courtesy to defer any action until I can look into this matter on their behalf. While I have not researched this question yet, it appears to me that the pole is located on private property and even though the City may have an easement there, our clients are the fee owners of the property and the presence of the pole does not interfere with the easement. I am not aware of any City Ordinance or State Statute that makes the presence of the basketball pole and hoop unlawful or gives the City any authority for its removal. Obviously all persons share common concerns of public safety particularly as it pertains to children playing in the street. However, our clients feel that the presence of the basketball hoop does not jeopardize the safety of their children even though they may play at the curb side and certainly the children use the street as a play area for other forms of recreation as well. SEP 2 6 1368 Chief Richard Carlquist 23 September 1988 Page 2 I will be looking into this matter as soon as possible upon my return and -I would like to contact you at that time to see if this matter can be resolved amicably. Sincerely, CARSON AND CLELLAND William G. Clelland WGC- cc Paul Iten Julius Berezaysky CITY OF PLYMDUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPT'E'MBER 14, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Pauba, Commissioners Marofsky, Plufka, Stulberg, Tierney and Wire MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Zylla STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator Chuck Dillerud, City Engineer Chet Harrison and Building Secretary Tammy Ward * MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Plufka, to approve the Minutes for August 24, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting with the following changes and corrections: On page 206, paragraph 6, the word should be "expansion". On page 219 Commissioner Marofsky's motion to delete Condition No. 11 was that the Ordinance requires that the Planning Commission make a finding that the office uses are compatible with the industrial district and at this point in time, without knowing what those uses would be, the Planning Commission would be delegating to the owner the determination of the compatibility of uses. Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Plufka abstained. MOTION carried. Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Prime Development Corporation. The reading of the September 1, 1988 Staff Report was waived. Mike Kennedy, 2828 Jordan Avenue South, identified himself and his brother Jerry as the owners of the Plymouth Shopping Center. Mr. Kennedy indicated that at this time they are not associated with Prime Development Corporation and will be in contact with the City when they are ready to proceed. MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MDTION CARRIED PRIME DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PRELIMINARY PLAT/GENERAL DEVELOPMEff, PLAN (88057) Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 224 Chairman Pauba advised that on September 14, 1988 at 7:15 P.M., Prime Development Corporation notified the Planning Commission and Staff that they were withdrawing their request. Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Jerome Begin. Commissioner Larry Marofsky stepped down from the Commission on this item. Coordinator Dillerud provided a brief overview of the September 8, 15.,d Staff Report. Chairman Pauba introduced Sherm Goldberg, 12115 48th Avenue North, representing the petitioner. Mr. Goldberg provided the Commission a drawing as per the Ordinance of the cars lined up at the gas pumps. Mr. Goldberg indicated that the Development Review Committee had looked at several plans and the one presented tonight appeared to be the best plan. Coordinator Dillerud noted that several plans had been reviewed by the DRC, but not the plan Mr. Goldberg was presenting at this meeting. Commissioner Plufka inquired if they intended to have the lane jut out into the most southerly or third lane, adding that this provides a barrier which blocks the fire lane. Mr. Goldberg indicated that they could add a median to keep this lane separate. Engineer Harrison stated his concern was that if the island was removed, cars would be directed towards the side of parked cars. Commissioner Plufka reiterated his concern was that the access around the building did not get blocked. Mr. Goldberg stated that this area could also be signed and striped. Commissioner Stulberg added that the nature of the visit to a convenience store was to run in and get something, and that chances are they would not wait with 24 cars lined up, but rather go some where else. Commissioner Plufka emphasized the need to delineate this lane so that people did not use the lane for "quick" runs into the store. Commissioner Stulberg indicated that more problems could be created if the center island were constructed separating the access lane to the rear of the shopping center. Commissioner Wire stated that there has been a great effort in the past to ensure that other gas stations meet the stacking requirements. He inquired if there was room for four aisles of cars waiting with a delivery tanker in the access route. Mr. Goldberg indicated that if the tanker enters from the east side of the building, there is 241of lane width, which would be sufficient froom and the access would not be blocked. JEROME BEGIN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE (88062) C Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 225 Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on this item. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Tierney inquired what type of traffic is on Vinewood Lane? Coordinator Dillerud advised that it has a Collector status and will be of some consequence to the area eventually. Engineer Harrison added that a semaphore is scheduled for this intersection also. Commissioner Stulberg inquired about the canopy. Mr. Goldberg indicated that it was with fascia hanging down, like the one across Vinewood Lane. He added that this canopy did not create any sight problems. Commissioner Stulberg inquired what would happen if the canopy was cut back 20 feet. Mr. Goldberg advised that only two islands would be covered and the rest of the customers would get wet when it rained. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Plufka to approve the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance subject to the 9 Conditions listed in the report. Chairman Pauba indicated that he did not agree with Condition No. 8 as there was no basis for allowing the variance and could not support this Condition. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Pauba to amend the Main Motion, striking Condition No. 8. MOTION TO AMEND Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Plufka and Stulberg VOTE ON AMENDMENT MOTIO Nays. CARRIED. Commissioner Plufka inquired what the reason was to leave 1 lane of traffic out in the rain? Commissioner Wire stated that there was one reason - because historically the Commission has not approved Variances for canopies. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as Amended. 4 Ayes. VOTE ON MAIN KION A Commissioner Wire Nay. AMENDED MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Wire indicated that his reason for voting nay was that the resulting design was too intense with traffic and pedestrian activity and there will be too much mixing. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Chairman Pauba MOTION TO APPROVE to adopt the Resolution denying the Variance. RESOLUTION 11 Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Stulberg, Plufka Nays. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Red Roof Inns, Inc. RED ROOF INNS, INC., LCX Coordinator Dillerud provided a brief overview of theONS IIDA�LI N, PERMIT Al September 1, 1988 Staff Report. SITE PLAN (88091) Plannina Corrmission Minutes Septenkpr 14 , 196` Paa= Chairman Pauba introduced Linda Fisher, 1500 Northwestern Financial Center, representing the petitioner. Ms. Fislher indicated that they had reviewed the Staff Report and agree to the Conditions listed. Ms. Fisher provided a brief background and history of the Red Roof Inns. Commissioner Stulberg inquired about signage. Ms. Fisher indicated that signage was white letters reading "Red Roof Inn" and one wall sign on the north elevation. Commissioner Stulberg inquired if the sign could be seen from Highway 55. Ms. Fisher indicated you will see the Red Roof Inn letters from Highway 55. She added that there was as some concern whether the signage would be visible from Highway 55, however, decided that the variance would unlikely be supported so they decided to go with a sign proposal that completely meets ordinance requirements. Commissioner Stulberg advised that he was inquiring if Red Roof Inns would be back in a few months seeking approval for a pylon sign for more visibility? Ms. Fisher indicated that she could not arsvrar that at this time, She added that. she has, however, advised her client that if they feel they need the additional signage to get it now, and not to wait for a later date. Commissioner Stulberg inquired if the Satellite dish was a ground mount? Mr. Miller, 2300 Wyckwood, Aurora, Illinois, Red Roof Inn representative indiated that it was approximately 10 1/2 feet high, and a ground mount. Commissioner Tierney inquired about the parking spaces, addLiq &.a' the infor-lat-IM provided indicated 143 spaces, however, Ms. Fisher mentioned 138. Ms. Fisher indicated that the 138 spaces was correct. Commissioner Marofsky inquired if they had considered another exit out of the site? Ms. Fisher indicated that they are not requesting this as they did not feel it was necessary. Engineer Harrison advised that this was for security reasons to control the traffic coming in and out. Mr. Miller indicated that they had considered a "knock down" chain length fence onto 26th Avenue North that could be driven through if necessary by emergency vehicles. Commissioner Plufka inquired about the aesthetics of the building? Mr. Miller indicated that all of the Red Roof —=- 4A Planning Comission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 227 Inns are all built the same way. The only exception is some are 2 stories and others are 3 stories. Commissioner Marofsky inquired of Staff if anyone had checked with the Quality Inn people to determine their percentage of occupancy and whether they perceive any problems. Coordinator Dillerud indicated that they have not. He added the investigation was to check the Radisson Inn file for conditions foi deferred parking, and no evidence of a deferral was found. Commissioner Marofsky inquired if there were any problems with on street parking. Coordinator Dillerud advised that the Staff was not advised of any problems. Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Stephan Moran, 15300 39th Avenue North representing Plymouth Place, previously known as the Quality Inn, indicated that occupancy levels are down and that currently one of the nearby hotels is filing bankruptcy. He added that the supply of hotel rooms is far greater than the demand. Mr. Moran indicated that adding another 119 hotel rooms to the area would be detrimental to the existing hotels. Mr. Moran stated that they have one of the largest signs in the City and people still have difficulty locating their hotel. Mr. Moran requested that the Commission consider the economy to determine whether Plymouth really needs another hotel. Chairman Pauba advised Mr. Moran that the Coimdssion does not get involved in economics, nor does the City Council. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. INION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner INION TO APPROVE Wire to approve the Lot Consolidation, Conditional Use Pernit and Site Plan for Red Roof Inns, Inc. subject to the 8 Conditions as listed by Staff. Engineer Harrison suggested that the Commission add the condition that the emergency access be provided. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire NATION TO AMEND to add a Condition No. 9 requiring Red Roof Inns to provide the temporary or "knock down" access for emergency vehicles from 26th Avenue North. Roll Call Vote on Amendment to Main Motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION VOTE - MOTION TO AMEN Carried. MAIN NATION - APPROVED Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 228 Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as Amended Once. 6 Ayes. VOTE ON MAIN NOTION 1: MOTION Carried. AMENDED - MOTION CARRIF_ Chairman Pauba introduced the request by DLK Builders Inc. DLK BUILDERS RP CONDITIONAL The reading of the September 2, 1988 Staff Report was AMENDMENTTO USE PERI✓1I waived. (88097) Chairman Pauba introduced Dai, Keppel, 9756 Valley Forge Lane, who indicated that they have read the Staff Report and agree to the conditions listed. Mr. Keppel stated that they have a letter from the Jamestown Homeowners.Association that recommends the garage be allowed. Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on this item. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Plufka MOTION TO APPROVE to approve the amendment to the Residential Planned Unit Development Conditional Use Permit, subject to the 3 conditions listed in the Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Melvin K. Schmid. MELVIN SCHMIID, The reading of the September 2, 1988 Staff Report was CCONDITPION AND EVAREIANT, waived. (88102) Chairman Pauba introduced Melvin Schmid, 1620 W. 63rd Street, Excelsior, MN. Mr. Schmid stated that he had read the Staff Report and agreed with the Conditions listed. Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the item. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the 9 Conditions listed in the September 2, 1988 Staff Report. Commissioner Marofsky indicated that even though it is getting tight on parking at this location, the understanding is that the hours of the shops, other than restaurants, differs from the theatres. Therefore, this center will not have quite the same problems as other sites. The shared parking with other uses makes this different than perhaps other proposals, due to the different characteristics of theatres. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 229 MOTION by Commissioner Marof sky, seconded by Cormussioner Stulberg to Amend the Main Motion to include as a Condition the hours of operation set forth by the petitioner into the proposal. The hours will be Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M., Saturday 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Sunday 12:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as Amended. 6 Ayes. MOTION Carried. Chairman Pauba called a 5 minute Recess at 8:54. The Meeting resumed at 9:00. Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Gregory Begin. Commissioner Marofsky stepped down from the Commission on this item. The reading of the September 2, 1988 Staff Report was waived. Chairman Pauba introduced the petitioner, Gregory Begin. Mr. Begin indicated that he had read the Staff Report and that he agreed to the 12 Conditions as listed. Commissioner Stulberg inquired about the hours of operation. Mr. Begin indicated that the hours are Monday through Thursday 12:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.M., Friday 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 A.M., Saturday 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 A.M., and Sunday 2:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. Coordinator Dillerud advised that the licensing specifies the hours the establishment can be open. Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the item. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Plufka inquired if Mr. Begin felt that they had adequate staff. Mr. Begin indicated that they always have two people on, and sometimes there are 3 or 4 on weekends. Commissioner Plufka inquired if Mr. Begin would feel responsible for monitoring the parking lot when the other shops would be closed. Mr. Begin indicted that his father, who owns the shopping center, has hired a security company who will be present from 10:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M. T -A MOTION TO AMEND MAT_ MOTION VOTE TO AMEND MAI. MOTION - MOTION CARRIEL VOTE ON MAIN MOTION A AMENDED - MDTIO CARRIED. RECESS GREGORY BEGIN CONDITIONAL USE PERMD FOR COTTON CLLR AMUSEMENT CENTER X COTTONWOOD PLA71. SHOPPING CENTER (88099) Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 230 MOTION by Comnissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to the 12 Conditions as listed in the September 2, 1988 Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION Carried. Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Alfred M. Clausnitzer. Coordinator Dillerud provided a brief overview of the September 2, 1988 Staff Report. Commissioner Plufka inquired about the calculations used for the parking standards. Coordinator Dillerud explained the formula which was used. Commissioner Plufka inquired if the length of stay was considered in the calculations. Coordinator Dillerud indicated that it was not, but that such considerations were a part of the Ordinance prescribed parking ratios. Commissioner Plufka stated that it is difficult to compare a place where you would sit and eat for 1 1/2 hours with an ice cream shop where you would sit for 5 or 10 mi notes . Chairman Pauba introduced the petitioner, Mr. Alfred Clausnitzer. Mr. Clausnitzer advised that Mr. Dillerud advised him that there could only be 20 seats, so this was changed from the original 30. Mr. Clausnitzer asked for the difference between Class I and Class II restaurants? He was advised it was carry out or non carry out. Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on this item. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. ^isc s-Sicr ensued rega_T-dina the Ordinance parking requiratents . Commissioner Aire stated that there were different types of Class I and II Restaurants. Commissioner Plufka stated that he had a hard time calling this a restaurant and did not feel that there would be a parking problem. Commissioner Marofsky stated that there is a substantial parking problem at the Oakwood Square Shopping Center. Conmissioner Stulberg indicated that he agrees that there were significant problems in the Oakwood Square Shopping Center to begin with. Commissioner Marofsky stated that because the Conditional Use Permit needed to be renewed, perhaps it should be required that these items come back to the Planning =--4 MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MWION CARRIED. ALFP,ED M. CLAUSNITZE' CONDITIONAL USE PERK' FOR CLASS II RESTARUAT' AT OAKHlOOD SQUAE SHOPPING CENTER(88104) Planning Conudssion Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 231 Commission to be reviewed, and parking problems can be considered at that time. Mr. Clausnitzer indicated that he either wanted this item approved tonight, or not at all, because he was not going to spend $80,000 to come back in a year and be denied. Mr. Clausnitzer was advised that the Conditional Use Permit was reviewed on a yearly basis by Staff. Comnissioner Pauba stated that the Commission generally has not allowed for approval of a Conditional Use Permit, where it looks like there might be problems with the parking. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to the 12 Conditions listed in the Staff Report, amending Condition No. 7 to have the Planning Commission review the item after one year. Motion Died for lack of a second. INION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Plufka to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to the 12 Conditions listed in the Staff Report. Conmtssioner Wire added that he does not believe that this type of use will create a problem. Another type of use might be more intense, such as a McDonalds, however, he does not feel that this type of use will create a problem. Commissioner Plufka pointed out that Condition No. 7 indicates parking complaints would be considered a violation of the Conditions, and a basis for non -renewal. Coordinator Dillerud pointed out that once Mr. Clausnitzer and the Moy's are both in the shopping center, we will have no way of determining ng who is causing the parking problems. The problems, however, should be that of Dave Johnson, as it is his shopping center and he needs to provide off-street parking as required by the Ordinance. Commissioner Tierney asked what Dave Johnson's recourse is if the parking problems occur? Coordinator Dillerud advised that he would need to adjust his structure use or juggle his hours. Commissioner Stulberg commented that he will be voting no because the Conditional Use Permit will create a parking problem and therefore will be detrimental to the public safety. Chairman Pauba indicated that he agrees with Commissioner Stulberg. Commissioner Plufka indicated that on behalf of the Motion he does not believe that this will be a problem with this use. He added that he does not believe that a ice cream 7:1::A MOTION TO APPROVE NWION DIES Planning Commission Minutes Septenber 14, 1988 Page 233 Commissioner Plufka inquired what percentage was consumed on the prises and what percentage was carry out. Ms. Chu indicated approximately 40% was consumed at the restaurant and 60% was carry out. Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on this item. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky for denial of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the findings listed in the Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Tierney, Plufka and Wire Nay. Commissioner Wire indicated that he could not vote to deny as he did not feel that this use would generate parking problems. Mr. Sievers indicated to the Commission that the Moy's have already started construction as staff had indicated that there was ample parking. Commissioner Stulberg advised Mr. Sievers to notify Council regarding this. Mr. Clausnitzer indicated that he had been told the same thing by staff. Commissioner Wire stated that these people are serious and there needs to be a quick resolution. Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Gary Berthiaume. Chairman Pauba advised that this was a result of enforcement action and noted that Mr. Berthiaume was not present. Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on this item. Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Conynissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Tierney to recommend denial of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the findings in the Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION Carried. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Gene Paulson. The reading of the September 2, 1988 Staff Report was waived. MOTION TO DENY VOTE - MOTION FAILED 0; TIE VO'L'E GARY BERTHIAUME, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOT OCCUPATIQ: (88110) MOTION TO DENY - MOTION CARRIED GENE PAULSON, IJx- DIVISION Iff CONSOLIATION ADD VARIANCES (88105) Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 234 Chairman Pauba introduced Mr. Jerry, Slavin, 11425 Highway 55. Mr. Slavin indicated that he was the realtor that sold Mr. Paulson this property. He indicated that Mr. Paulson wants to build a home on Lot B. He indicated that Mr. Paulson has granted an easement to Mr. Larson for driveway access across Paulson's parcel. Commissioner Marofsky inquired if they would be splitting Lot 3. Coordinator Dillerud auvised that this had already been done by an earlier action. Commissioner Marof sky inquired if Mr. Paulson was eventually planning to black top the driveway. Mr. Paulson indicated he was. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Plufka to approve the Lot Division/Consolidation and Variances subject to the 6 Conditions listed in the Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION Carried. Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Charles Stephan. Reading of the September 9, 1988 Staff Report was waived. Chairman Pauba noted that the petitioner was not present. MDTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Plufka to approve the Division/Consolidation of Platted Property including Subdivision Code Variance subject to the 4 Conditions listed in the Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION Carried. ADJOURNMENT: 10:07 P.M. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH CLASS I AUGUST MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 0 0 23 34 108 17 0 0 1 7 1 0 1 24 1 72 98 19 2 TOTALS 1987 182 1988 222 22% FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR. COMM STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC. OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D W.I. LIQ LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 4 8 21 1 68 4 12 3 35 16 7 61 1 9 24 2 60 2 7 0 31 14 3 29 TOTALS 1987 240 1988 182 -31.9% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 1 13 75 0 0 85 0 1 0 1 27 0 11 47 0 0 77 0 0 0 12 20 TOTALS ] 9R7 201 1988 167 -21.6% CLASS IV TOTALS 1987 1195 1988 1346 12.6% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 529 1988 504 -5% NONHAZARDOUS MOLATIONS, 1987 411 1988 754 83.5% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1987 26% 1988 29.79 ASSIST 1820 TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 1917 ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DOMESTIC DETAIL ALARMS OUTS AGENCY SERVED DETAIL INFORMATION PERSON FOUND NUISANCE MISC 26 177 161 121 40 19 165 147 6 34 172 127 32 156 135 142 46 48 174 194 9 29 136 245 TOTALS 1987 1195 1988 1346 12.6% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 529 1988 504 -5% NONHAZARDOUS MOLATIONS, 1987 411 1988 754 83.5% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1987 26% 1988 29.79 1987 1820 TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 1917 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH CLASS January through August 198F MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 13 5 154 214 761 102 13 0 20 4 1 159 1 236 1 693 1 124 1 9 TOTALS 1987 1262 1988 1245 -1.4% CLASS II FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR. COMM STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D.W.I. LIQ, LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHEF 39 85 147 13 523 21 87 20 262 71 27 275 24 55 174 15 327 39 108 11 267 63 40 395 TOTALS 1987 15ZO 1988 1518 -3.4% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 1 119 564 0 0 555 3 11 10 25 235 3 120 513 1* 0 560 5 11 11 28 240 TOTALS 1987 1523 1988 1492 -2% CLASS IV TOTALS 1987 8732 1988 8836 1.2% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 3863 1988 3776 --2-3% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 3346 1988 4043 17.2% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1987 29% 1988 30% ASSIST 13,087 TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 13,091 ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DOMESTIC DETAIL ALARMS OUTS AGENCY SERVED DETAIL INFORMATION PERSON FOUND NUISANCE MISC 211 1190 971 1029 301 209 1473 978 61 167 1051 1091 203 1163 903 902 292 237 1464 1141 45 175 1053 1258 TOTALS 1987 8732 1988 8836 1.2% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 3863 1988 3776 --2-3% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1987 3346 1988 4043 17.2% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1987 29% 1988 30% 1987 13,087 TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 13,091 = Kill, 1H AUGUST 19S� TYrE OF REPOPRTED INCIDENTS BY TIKE OF Del. "INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS AUGUST 1987 CONFIRMED CALLS 29 FALSE ALARMS 52 TOTAL CALLS 81 5710 -TED L^ct 43,4nn 0 01 0400' 0401 08J0 0801 1200 1201 1600 1601 2000 2001 2400 CONFIR".EC• CALLS FA' -SE I ALA;!0.S 110TAL PErlm,1S,ES': ISSUED L'- FnIVATE DWELLINGS3 2 4 3 6 APARTMENTS 3 3 10 5 7 2 26 I 28 I 12 1,0`' _ HOTELS AND MOTELS ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC ASSEMBLY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES i I I I HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION'S 1 1 1 i 3 1 1 PENAL INSTITUTIONS I I I - STORES AND OFFICES 1 ] 4 i 2 1 2 7 9 1 INDUSTRY, MFG. 1 f 4 5 5 STORAGE IN STRUCTURES I I SPECIAL STRUCTURES FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES I I I FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES 1 1 3 4 1 5 � FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS 1 1 3 1 1 5 6 FIFES IN RUFF?SE, D "•"-QTEP'z ALL OTHER FIRES 1 1 1 MEDICAL AID RESPONSES j 1 *M4LICIOUS FALSE ALARMS 1 1 2 KITHAL AID OR ASSISTANCE 2 1 1 3 3 ALL OTHER RESPONSES 1 2 2 1 2 5 3 8 1 TOTALS 7 5 13 21 18 14 22 56 78 14 $81,300Li "INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS AUGUST 1987 CONFIRMED CALLS 29 FALSE ALARMS 52 TOTAL CALLS 81 5710 -TED L^ct 43,4nn MONTH J.kNU"Ri - AU:IIS7 19' ;,i PE OF REFO;:TED INCIDE1,TS BY TIM_ OF DAY —INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS JANUAR1' - AUGUST 1987 CONFIRMED CALLS 278 3 0 3 FALSE ALARMS 327 33-7 TOTAL CALLS 605 6 Vo r,"M;.t . 0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001 CONFIRMED FALSE PERMITS ESTI"='_' 0400 0800 1200 16GO 2000 2400 CALLS ALARMS TOTAL ISSUED LCS= — 7 4 17 13 21 11 51 22 73 53s:>5;'. rr'VATE DWELLINGS 26 is 36 33 41 35 19 170 ISS 59 APARTMENTS _ 3 1 2 2 4 2 1 13 1 14 4 HOTELS AND MOTELS ALL OTHER. RESIDENTIAL '— 2 PUELIC ASSEMBLY - 1 1 2 = 2 7 9 SCHOOLS AN) COLLEGES 2 7 10 j 5 I 1 S 2' I 31,1 S 3, 20: F_FLTH CARE INSTITUTION'S PENAL INSTITUTIONS 1 1 6 4 13 1 i( 5 4 9 30 39 4 10-0,10" STORES AND OFFICES INDUSTRY, MFG. 8 7 13 17 7 i 25 34 59 2 14,500 STORAGE IN STRUCTURES 2 3 i 3 32,OC:: SPECIAL STRUCTURES 1 i j FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES 4 2 14 j 13, 12I 13 49 9 58 80,45C FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES 1 1 1 -' 2 4, 5v. FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS T-7 11 22 261 20 72 12 8. 1REc I E! M✓ S F.n�. IN RLB .S DU STER_ J' ALL OTHER FIRES 1 2 1 3 2 6 1 9 5'10.1 MEDICAL AID RESPONSES 3 3 3 3 11 1 12 —MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS 4 4 1 5 I MIITHAL AID OR ASSISTANCE 2 2 1 3 1 9 9 ALL OTHER RESPONSES 5 1 5 S 8 6 27 7 34 I TOTALS 1 69 52 129 135 147 107 303 1 337 j 640 :::7q] S623,-,5(; —INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS JANUAR1' - AUGUST 1987 CONFIRMED CALLS 278 3 0 3 FALSE ALARMS 327 33-7 TOTAL CALLS 605 6 Vo I FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE f CHY0, PUMOUTR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 559-2800, ext. 365 Fire Prevention Week Set for October 9-15 Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15. To mark the week, the Plymouth Fire Department is hosting open houses on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station I, 13205 Co. Rd. 6, and Fire Station II, 12000 Co. Rd. 9. Firefighters will demonstrate firefighting equipment and give away free pumpkins on a first-come, first -serve basis. During Fire Prevention Week, the Plymouth Fire Department is emphasizing the easiest steps people can take to protect their families - testing their smoke detectors. Three-fourths of all American homes already have at least one smoke detector, but the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that one-third of these are not working. The most common problem is a dead or missing battery. "Fire Prevention Week is a perfect time for people to remember that a smoke detector has to be ready to protect you," said Fire Chief Lyle Robinson. "If you understand that the time to test and maintain a smoke detector is before a fire starts, you can keep your smoke detector fire -ready," Robinson . I— nI VL.(lI ITU on, II CVAG7n pl vur)i ITI- r)r;-'-'7 TF1 FPHORF !612) 559'2800 About 565,500 fires occurred in homes in the United States in 1986, kilIino 4,655 ci,-ilians. The majority of fatal fires occur at night when people are asleep, according to the NFP.,. Fire lnspector Stan Scofield encourages Plymouth residents to take some simple steps to ensure that their fire detectors are ready to warn them in case of a fire. Buy a smoke detector for your home. Be sure the detector has a label from a respected testing laboratory. Follow the manufacturer's directions for installation and maintenance. ° Have the correct number of smoke detectors to protect your home. "We recommend that there be at least one smoke detector outside each sleeping area and on each floor of a home, includinq the basement" said Scofield. Change the batteries in your smoke detector regularly. Look to see if the detector "ready" light is on. If it isn't, it is time to change the batteries. If your detector's low battery signal activates, replace the batteries immediately. "I recommend people key their battery replacement to an important date, like a birthday, so they remember it," Scofield said. Listen to the sound of your detector when you test to make sure you can hear the alarm clearly. If the detector is outside your bedroom, it should be audible with the door closed. ° Test your smoke detector monthly. You won't know if it is workinq unless you test it. Don't disconnect your smoke detector if it activates and you think it's a "nuisance" alarm such as a reaction to cooking. If you get a nuisance alarm, fan the air away from your smoke detector and redirect the air that caused the alarm. Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance procedures. Smoke detectors should not be painted. Look for signs of cobwebs, dust or dirt on your detector. Vacuum the detector if the manufacturer recommends it. Clean the detectors monthly. Scofield recommends that smoke detectors be used in conjunction with a home fire escape plan. "The early warning the smoke detector gives in a fire won't help unless you know how to escape from your home," said Scofield. All family members should know two ways out of the house in case of fire and know where to meet once everyone has escaped. Scofield also encourages Plymouth residents to be sure everyone in the household knows to dial 9-1-1 to report a fire. The NFPA has sponsored Fire Prevention Week since 1922. That year President Warren G. Harding established the week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The Chicago fire killed 250 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings. Plymouth residents who have questions on smoke detectors may call 559-2800. WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER _ 32 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 211, Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005 September 1988 Mayor & City Council City of Plymouth Attention: City Manager Dear Mayor S Members of the City Council: The West Suburban Mediation Center continues to grow and develop as an organization serving residents of the suburban communities. In 1987, 265 individuals were assisted with their conflicts or disputes. Already in the' first six months of 1988, 246 individuals have received our services. Participants in mediation are sent an evaluation sheet which also has room for comments. The results for 1987 and for the first six months of 1988 are enclosed. As we now have a part time case developer, there is more concentration on receiving written or verbal evaluations from the parties involved. If they do not respond to a second request by mail, a telephone evaluation is done. The numbers of Board members has increased to thirteen. We are still wanting to have each municipality consider an appointment to our Board. So far, the Mayors of Plymouth and Richfield have made appointments. Three members are lawyers. Our newest addition is the juvenile police officer from St. Bonifacius/Minnetrista Public Safety Department. Many of the Board members are trained mediators and those that aren't (that is not a requirement for a Board member) have to observe at least one mediation. Our list of trained volunteer mediators now contains 25 names. Several are available during the day which increases our capability. We will be offering an inservice training this fall on caucus/truancy as we are working on developing more truancy referrals from the schools. In 1988, funding was received from Hennepin County, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Edina, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Richfield and Orono. In 1989, we are hoping for continued support from the above cities as well as other communities. Hopkins Jaycees granted us a $5000 contribution and the Golden Valley Rotary $300 in 1988. We have approached four local corporations but won't know the results until the end of September. The Minnesota Association of Community Mediation Programs of which we are a member, has developed a proposal which is being submitted to the large metropolitan foundations. A committee has been formed of four Board members to work on fundraising. IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Account) will be funding us again for another year (July '88 - June 1989) and we will be receiving the third (and last year) of a Bush Foundation grant. State funding is also being worked on. P -2- As we became an independent entity July 1, 1987, the necessary filings were made with the Attorney General's Office, Supreme Court certification applications, IRS, sales tax exemption certificate, etc. Outreach and promotion efforts are continuing. Cable programs were taped in St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Bloomington. Recent articles have appeared in Minnesota Lawyer, Richfield, Golden Valley and Bloomington newsletters. A presentation is being planned this fall for St. Louis Park and Golden Valley libraries. The second Minnesota Dispute Resolution Week activities are being planned for November 13th - 19th. Our principal concerns still center on the need for increased referrals from city staff and police departments as we have the capability at present to handle an increased case load and the future potential of training additional volunteers. We appreciate your interest and support and look forward to be of service to the residents of your community. Sincerely, �Lc)--4-2� Sue Nelson Executive Director SN/vm enclosures b WEST SUBURBAN. MEDIATION CENTER 32 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 211, Hopkins, mi -I 55343 (612) 933-0005 SO' -IE CO%2-11ENTS 'r 2OM PARTIES Hr' H V;E USE -J '.3SXC' S SERVICES "We were handled very professionally. I hoae everything stays resolved. There are three parties involved and the two who went to mediation resolved the conflict. Whether or not the third party abides or goes the legal route is up in the.air. I was satisfied with the s-2rvice and glad we could avoid the courts." "Mediation was fair—ind even-handed. Well conducted." "We wish to thank the mediator for his effort and professionalism. in conducting the meeting. Thank you." "The results of the .-Lediation were everything one could expect from a situation suc`i as this. As far as my wife and I were concerned, [mediation) was the only way it Could possibly be solved. Both parties had legitimate, though very minor, grievances. Was handled very weiL, briefly and with exccllent results." "I really thought it was a great way to resc.lve our problems. It really helped us undi:rstand more." WEST SUBURBAN -MEDIATION CENTER 32 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 211, Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005 r In 1987, 31 evaluation sheets were returned by participants in the mediation sessions. Evaluations are sent to both the initiating party and the other party. 18 were returned b,, the intiacing party z,:d 13 by the ocher party. As WSMC had only one part Lime paid staff for most of 1987, follow-up evaluation phone calls or a second mailing of the evaluation form was not done due to lack of ti.ne. In 1988, it is planned to try to get all parties to respond by mail or phone and to revise the present evaluation questions. The numerical responses to the questions are circled on the evaluation sheet form. 3/88 _WEST SUBURBAN CEINTER 32 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 211, Hookins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005 Dear hiediatior, Participant, /63 1---) Would you please help us evaluate the services you received from West Suburban Mediation Center. We are iiterested in your opinicis, whether they are positive or negative. Please answer ill the questions. We 31so welcome your comments and suggestions. Thant; you eery much, r:e appreciat! your help. CIRCLE YOUR ,ANSb!EP.: 1. How would you rate the gjality of service you received? 4 Dq — 3 11 2CID I EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR 2. Did you get the kind of service you wanted? 1 3 2 / 3 1..3 G No, definitely No, nc•z really Yes, generally Yes, definitely not 3. To what extent has our o--ngram met your needs? 4 —0 — 3 /0 2 Q i 2 Almost all of Most of my needs Only a few of my done of my needs my needs were were ::at needs %•:ere. met %•:ere met met 4. If a friend were in need :•f si,nilar ^el;,, would /ou recommend our program? 10 2_0 __--Z 4 Jq No, definitely No, I don't Yes, I think so Yes, definitely not think so 5. How satisfied are you with the amount of help you received? I I_ 2 _ 3 _ 10 4 /3 Quite dissatisfied Indif,'erent or ;•iostly satisfied Very satisfied mildl•, satisfied 6. Did our services help you resolve your dispute/c.:nflict? nL/ 2 3 . Not at all Parti' 1y :.lostI y` Completely 7. If you were to seek hell, again, %-:ould ;you co;ie eI; to our program? 4 1 - 3 --- -- 1 f Yes, definitely Yes, I think so -No, i don t think No, definitely not so PLEASE WRITE ADDITIONAL COPi!'-'dTS ON THE REVERSE SIDf_. THANK YOU FOR YOUR, HELP. — L — WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATI®N CENTER 32 Tenth Avenue South,.Suite 211, Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005 JANUARY -- AUGUST 1988 Case Number Dear Mediation Participant, Would you please help us evaluate the services you received from West Suburban Mediation Center. We are interested in your opinions, whether they are positive or negative. Please answer all the questions. We also welcome your comments and suggestions. Thank you very much, we appreciate your help. CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER: 1. How would you rate the quality of service you received? 4 3 2 1 EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR 2. Did you get the kind of-ervice you wanted? 1 (D Z -1/ 3 a5 4 No, definitely No, not really Yes, generally Yes, definitely not IlostIy satisfied _ Very satisfied 3. To what extent has our program met your needs? 477 3 / ,5 2 Cv 1 .2 Almost all of Most of my needs Only a few of my None of my needs my needs were were met needs were met were met met 4. If a friend were in need of similar help, would you recommend our program? 1 5 23 3 4 No, definitely No, I don't Yes, I think so Yes, definitely not think so 5. How satisfied are you wit:i the amount of help you received? 1 2 T _ 3 106 4 Quite dissatisfied Indifferent or IlostIy satisfied _ Very satisfied mildly satisfied 6. Did our services help YOU resolve your dispute/conflict? 3 4 /7 Not at all Partia%ly Mostly Completely 7. If you were to seek help z:gain, would you come back to our program? 4 / 7 -- 3 /L 2_ 1 / Yes, definitely Yes, ! think so 'do, I don't think 1111o, definitely not so PLEASE WRITE ADDITIONAL COMM._NTS ON THE REVERSE SIDE. THANE: YOU FOR YOUR HELP. Star Tribune news Metro/State}. Marketplace section begins on page 5B September 24/1988 likelyto grow b $State bud etYg Sta ff niter Wilson Cost increases will be met, officials Staff Writer Gov. Rudy Perpich and his financial advisers agree that .the outlook for the 1989.91 state budget is rosy — so rosy that the budget will grow from S 11.7 billion to S 13 billion. That kind of growth is necessary partly because of inflation and partly because of commitments made by lawmakers in the 1988 Legislature, State Finance Commissioner Tom Triplett said. Those commitments — or "tails" — amount to about 5600 million, and include an additional S190 million for property tax relief, he said. Inflation will add another $600 mil- lion to the cost of current state pro- grams, he said. Together, that means the budget must grow by 51.2 billion just to stay even — or some pro- grams will have to be pared. it's also likely that the Legislature Budget Continued from page 113 Tref. That is our intention;' House Speaker Robert Vanasek, DFLNew Prague. said Friday. Despite the drought and its adverse impact on farmers, August revenues were about $27 million over projec- tions, Perpich said. Receipts since the Legislature revised the budget and went home last April have been S83 million over projections. Perpich began holding meetings on the budget with his staff this week. By law, the governor must recom- mend a 1989-91 budget to the Legis- lature on Jan. 25: based on the fi- nance commissioner's next revenue forecast, due about Nov. 20. Even with a healthy surplus, the 1989 session should be one of program consolidation rather than initiatives, Perpich said. Still, the DFL governor has some ideas for spending any extra money. They include: ■ Making the long-delayed transfer of motor vehicle excise taxes to transportation funds. Though that goal was set early this decade, each year Perpich and the Legislature have used at last pan of that money to balance the general -fund budget. Sending all motor vehicle money to the highway and mass -transit fund would take 5375 million from the current general -fund budget. ■ Reversing some previous shifts in the scheduling of tax collections. One requires that retailers pay monthly sales tax collections early each June, just before the end of the state's fiscal year. Moving that payment back to its traditional date would take $62 million, a one-time expense, from the general fund. ■ Eliminating a "bubble" that has taxpayers with incomes roughly be- tween 580,000 and 5120,000 paying state income taxes at an 81h percent rate rather than the 8 percent rate intended by legislators. Cost to the general fund: $8 million per year. ■ Possibly eliminating the state sales tax on capital expansion for new and expanding business. Cost: S7 million per year. Meanwhile, House DFL and Inde- pendent -Republican legislative lead- ers accused each other yesterday of using election rhetoric that distorts the impact of 1988 legislation on future property tax bills. The entire House is up for election this year. .3 billion say The sta a budget reserve ha, ' swelled to about 5500 million stn:, last spring. and tax collection is cor, tinuing above projections. will provide for salary increases and _ higher health insurance costs for state -].think we are going to be able to g employees. into the (next session with the state ) , financial situation in good shape, anc Meeting those cost increases doesn't there should be dollars available I. look difficult, administration officials provide additional property tax rt say. ' Budget continued on page 4B Vanasek and House Majority Leader Ann Wynia. DFL -St. Paul, said at a press conference that IR legislative candidates are wrong in saying the 1988 tax bill eliminated the popular homestead credit. Despite a revamp- ing of the state's property tax credit system in the new state law, the Leg- islature guaranteed ,that each local government unit will receive at least the same amount of state -funded re- lief for homeowners and farmers that they currently receive under the homestead credit program, said the DFL leaders. A "guaranteed home- stead credit" amount will be shown on individual property tax state- ments, they said. House Minority Leader WilliamSch- reiber, IR -Brooklyn. Park, said, how- ' ever, that taxpayers can "kiss their , homestead credits goodbye." The homestead credit, which now ` picks up 54 percent, up to $700, of a homeowner's property bill, is being i replaced by aid paid directly to tax- ing districts, not to -homeowners, he said. The extra money the DFL -con- trolled Legislature boasts of pumping into property tax relief is not equally or fairly distributed, nor does it offset property tax increases resulting from revised school funding formulas, he said. T �Cc�- . MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 27, 1988 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Joe Ryan, Building Official Q(�. SUBJECT: SHERWOOD PEARL, HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE (1110 KINGSVIEW LANE NORTH) This memo is to inform you that the hazardous structure located at the above referenced site has been demolished and the property has been regraded to a satisfactory condition. The well has also been grouted and sealed by a licensed well contractor. In addition, the two other properties having hazardous structures contained, which were identified by Mr. Pearl during a recent City Council Meeting have been razed and the sites properly regraded. The existing wells on both properties have also been properly grouted and sealed. The site locations in reference are located at 40th and Vicksburg Lane and 19th and Forestview Lane North. I have informed our City Attorney's office accordingly. JR/tw cc: file Mr. 390 Arrowood Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: VIOLATION OF PLYMOUTH CITY CODE Dear Mr. Lee: t�(U7-P �e's' � Peau►de ane �.�.suL-t�� On September 6, 1988 an inspection was performed at your above referenced property which revealed no address numerals placed on the front of your home. Section 400.11 of the Plymouth City Code requires in part that each owner of a house in the City to place address numerals on the front of their house which are at least four (4) inches in height, which are of durable materials and are of a contrasting color to the base to which they are attached. (See enclosed). Our office is requesting that the proper steps be taken to install the required address numerals within 10 days of the date of this letter. Failure to comply with this request will be considered violation of the City Code and appropriate legal action will be taken. Violation of the City Code is a misdemeanor. If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please call me at 559-2800. Sincerely, ay an Building Official JR/tw cc: File 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MININCSOl A 554-47, rELEPHONE (6 12) 559-2000 To its Stlb QL�; Con-,�° /6,jn �ro'�'1 J PI.g./li�0�e 1O, -r f o - 10Q d- r/6 �-s 0;,? %h�J may-h�nGj. O lvG40US fU , /�e yjob , f%2 r/7' -k C tA� /�o JOo / yU�rs �rvl/ y Elk CITY OF PLYMOUTFF September 29, 1988 Pastor Wayne Peterson St. Barnabus Lutheran Church 15600 County Road 9 Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Pastor Peterson: Thank you for your offer of the use of St. Barnabus Lutheran Church as a polling location for the City of Plymouth. This is a prime location for a future polling place as the northwestern section of the City develops to a point where the City Center cannot handle it as a single precinct. Also, as you indicated, your facility meets the requirement of handicapped accessibility. The City anticipates no changes to the present precinct boundaries until 1992. At that time redistricting will occur, and precinct boundaries and polling locations may be amended. Please share with your congregation the City's appreciation for your generous offer. We will contact you when we are discussing polling location changes. Sincerely, Virgil Schneider Mayor VS:lr 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 September 29, 1988 Mr. Rande K. Yeager 17405 - 6th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 FPCITVCOF PLVMOUTFF SUBJECT: YOUR SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 LETTER Dear Mr. Yeager: I had hoped that you would take the opportunity to speak with City Assessor Scott Hovet so that the two of you could review one another's records with respect to the valuation of your home and other homes in your neighborhood. This continues to be the most straight -forward means of resolving this issue. A second alternative is for you to attend the Board of Review meeting which is held annually, normally in May or June, to contest the valuation of your homestead. The Board of Review is your opportunity to submit evidence with respect to the home's valuation. The Assessing Department must then put together a report comparing your homestead to other comparables in the City. The City Council, sitting as the Board of Review, makes a final determination of whether or not they believe the valuation placed on your home is appropriate. Your appeal to the local Board of Review entitles you to appeal to the County and ultimately the tax courts if you do not receive satis.faction. If your discussions with Assessor Bovet do not resolve this issue, I encourage you to attend next year's Board of Review. To respond to your specific concerns, I have attached a memorandum from Sue Mauderer, Appraiser. She addresses your concerns in greater detail. If, after reading Ms. Mauderer's memo you still have questions, please call her or the City Assessor Scott Hovet to make arrangements to further discuss this matter. Sincerely, Virgil Schneider Mayor VS:kec cc: Scott Hovet, Assessor 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 11� CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOtTIIi BOULEVARD, PLYMO[TIH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 26, 1988 TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager FROM: Sue Mauderer, Appraiser SUBJECT: RANDS YEAGER, 17405 6TH AVENUE NORTH, PIN#32-118-22-32-0021 Previous owner paid $276,676 - 8-21-81. (1981 Parade Home) They built $20,000 addition - 9-10-81. New owner (Yeager) paid $270,000 - 8-14-87. ASSESSOR'S TIMAM MARiM VALUE HISTORY: 1982 - $220,000 .795 (EMV vs. S.P.) 1983 - 228,300 +4% 1984 - 233,500 +2% 1985 - 234,900 1986 - 234,900 1987 - 251,400 +7% 1988 - 255,800 +2% .947 (EMV vs. S.P.) It appears previous owners "over paid" as is sometimes the case with Parade Homes. As time goes on, the market does not support the original "up front" money paid for ultra decorating and landscaping included in Parade Homes. That is why the assessor reviews "market trends" plus the individual sale price of a home. Too many inequities would exist if the assessor assumed all sale prices were typical market prices and simply valued hcmes at their sale price. Part of the assessor's job is to discover those sales which are not typical. The assessor responds to market trends a ter they have occurred. For that reason, estimated market values and increases always are a "catch up" to recent market sales activity. 1 Mr. Yeager's home has received the sane increases over the years as other haves in Burl Oaks. The general trend of sale prices in Burl Oaks has been applied equitably to Mr. Yeager's home as well as to the rest of the neighborhood. Had the assessor estimated the original market value at the sale price amount back in 1982, the current 1988 value would, no doubt, be overvalued. But such was not the case. After increasing the market value nearly every year since the hone was originally built in 1982, the current 1988 value of $255,800 is not an over valuation canpared to Mr. Yeager's recent sale price of $270,000. The ratio between market value and sale price is .947 and is typical of Mr. Yeager's neighbors as well as other residential property in the City. In fact, many areas in Plymouth inflated at a faster rate than Burl Oaks this past year, and their market values took larger increases. Of sixteen immediately neighboring properties, sale prices from 1980 to 1988 range from $135,000 to $270,000 (Mr. Yeager's) with an average of $183,600. 1988 estimated market values range frau $149,600 to $255,800 (Mr. Yeager's), with an average of $178,700. The ratios con -paring the assessors 1988 estimated market values to the sale prices range from .817 to 1.124 (Mr. Yeager's is .947) with an average of .998. Four hones have a lower ratio that Mr. Yeager's, and all the rest are higher. Of the twenty-nine hcmes in Burl Oaks valued or sold over $200,000, the sale prices range fron $195,000 to $307,500, with an average of $239,000. (Mr. Yeager's is $270,000). Only three hones sold for as much or more than Mr. Yeager's. 1988 market values range ficin $181,000 to $272,900 (Mr. Yeager's is $255,800), with an average of $228,400. Only six are valued as much or more than Mr. Yeager's. Ratios ccmparing 1988 market values to sale prices range from .776 to 1.169 (Mr. Yeager's is .947) with and average of .959. Fifteen hares have a higher ratio than Mr. Yeager's. In Minnesota assessors are legally mandated to value properties at 100% of market value. Acceptable standards are within 10%, high or low. Once the initial individual appraisal of a hone is completed the value is updated within a mass appraisal system. By all measurable standards, Mr. Yeager's market value falls well within the norm canpared to his own sale price, the sale prices of other hares in his neighborhood, the estimated market value of ccnparable properties, anti t.'ye- level of assessment in Burl Oaks (estimated market value vs. sale price). This is not to say the system is perfect or that inequities do not exist. The goal of the assessor is to keep the inequities at a minimum and make whatever corrections are necessary as they are discovered. To that end, the legislature requires the assessor to reappraise properties once every four years, as will be done in Mr. Yeager's neighborhood for the 1989 assessment. 2 7z- -3Z_,;4 September 7, 1988 Mr. Virgil Schneider, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Schneider: I sincerely appreciate the time you took to respond to my letter to Governor Perpich. I apologize for not responding to your letter sooner. My letter must not have made my position clear. The entire essence of my complaint, relating to taxes, revolves around the assessed value of my property as it compares to the market or real value of my property. For instance: 03 "The house you are living in has appreciated since 1982." Not so. The values you show are assessed values. The fact I was asserting is that while the assessed value rose each year since 1982, the real or market value of the home went from $276,000 in 1980 to $270,000 in 1987.. I paid $6,000 less than the house was built for in 1981. There was no appreciation. O1 "The average valuations in your neighborhood are between $200,000 and $250,000. Yours is about $256,000. There is a direct relationship between the valuation of your home and the amount of property taxes you pay. if This is exactly my point. I explained that homes that were selling for an equal or greater amount were being assessed at a lower value than my home. Therefore, homes selling for more than mine are paying less taxes. Mayor, I do intend to speak with Scott Hovet. I have the records of valuation for my home as well as the records of all the other homes in my neighborhood. All I can ask for is an impartial judgment and parity in assessing the value of my home. Again, I very much appreciate your response and consideration. Sincely, Ra de . Yeager 17405 6th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 cc: S. Hovet September 27, 1988 Ms. Marian Bohnsack 330 Zinnia Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: OCTOBER 17 PLYMOUTH FORUM Dear Ms. Bohnsack: I have received a telephone message that you are interested in knowing the date for the Plymouth Forum in October. You and a group of neighbors are interested in addressing the City Council with respect to the community center proposal. The Plymouth Forum is scheduled for Monday, October 17 .at 7 p.m, in the City Council Chambers. The forum is an opportunity for residents to informally address the Council on issues of concern to them. You are welcome to attend this forum and by copy of this letter I will advise the Council of your interest. If you have any �(Uotions, please let me know. ray FrYfik toyXes Assistant City Manager FB:kec cc: Mayor and City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: September 26, 1988 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FR0kii. Bob Zitur SUBJECT 1) COUNTY ROAD 9 TRAIL FROM ZACHARY TO COUNTY ROAD 61 2) CONCERN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OF RESIDENTS LIVI14C NORTH OF S00 LINE RAILROAD 1) COUNTY ROAD 9 TRAIL FROM ZACHARY TO COUNTY ROAD 61 As you know, I expressed concern about the County Road 9 trail at our last budget session. Since that time, I have been observing this trail along with several others. From my observations, the County Road 9 trail is used by residents: 1) to walk to our, neighborhood shopping center (Holiday Plus!!!) or walk to the Cottonwood Shopping Center from County Road 61; 2) walk to church - either Mt. Olivet Lutheran or St. Joseph's (north side of County Road 9); 3) as a crossover to reach French regional park; and 4) used by Joggers and walkers, especially from Sagamore and Trenton Place (they can get out from a path from their garages to the roadway around Zachary Elemen- tary and then over to the trail on Zachary). Even Sherm and Barb Goldberg were on the trail last Saturday morning. Also, while at church last Sunday in a conversation with Dave Crain, I brought up the trail, and what I was told is, "Yes, that it is used." I hope the trail can be added to the upcoming budget for plowing with our new equipment. How much would it cost, and can it come out of contingency or whatever? On October 3, I shall move to add it for plowing. As far as Larch and Schmidt Lake Road trails being plowed, it is my feelinq whether those marked trails are there or not, the width of this road would have to be plowed. 2) CONCERN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OF RESIDENTS LIVING NORTH OF SOO LINE RAILROAD Last week while on my way to attend the Regional Transit meeting in Rrookyn Park, I was held up on Zachary by a very slow, long, long train. At the time, I couldn't help but think that if there were a need for an emergency call for fire or police protection, how would our Public Safety Department service respond to this vast area. Possibly, Maple Grove would have to be called, and would they come on time? If Schmidt Lake Road were extended from Zachary to Saratoga, the fire trucks from Fire Station 2 coming down Zachary, would then be able to take this route to County Road 18, and over to County Road 10 to service this area. We need this thoroughfare now - the trains are getting longer and slower. September 26, 1955 Pay( 2 Nh:ile I'm on it, 1 ha\c: again received ewicerns from constitutents ahout the need for railroad crossing signal arms ori Pine%iev%. With all the present building in this area, and recently, Ahat the Council has approved for the future in this area - now is the time! cc: Mayor & Council ta PUBLIC SCHOOLS pendent School District 284 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL • 305 VICKSBURG LANE • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-3999 . Telephone 476-3000 September 22, 1988 Mr. Mike Ridgley 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Ridgley: A special thank you for your presentation to my careers class on Wednesday. The students thought the information you gave them about a career as a police officer was "excellent", and they felt fortunate to have had you as a speaker. One of the comments that a student had on their review sheet was that you were the "best speaker ever!" I was so sorry that I had to miss your presentation because of a career meeting that I had to attend. Hopefully, you'll be able to come back again. I, as a teacher, appreciate people like yourself who are willing to take the time to share your knowledge with young people. Thanks again for a "Super" job! Sincerely, 'g�'A-7 64J en -11 Jean Johnson Wayzata High School G -I easy a� PICPe, yQ2o-� e Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 232 shop should be considered a restaurant. Conani.ssioner Wire emphasized that this is what he too had stated when he had made the Motion. Commissioner Marofsky indicated that he has the same problem as Commissioner Stulberg with the regard to the Class II Restaurant. What is the difference between a Class II McDonalds Restaurant and this ice cream shop? Commissioner Tierney indicated that she did not want to deny an item on an assumption that there will be a parking problem. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Marofsky, Stulberg and - MOTION FAILS U Pauba Nay. MOTION fails. TVOTEIE MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Plufka to deny MOTION TO DENY the Conditional Use Permit subject to the 2 findings listed in the Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Plufka, Tierney and MOTION FAILS Q. TVOTE IE VOTE Wire Nay. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPRO\£ Wire to reco mend the Council amend the Zoning Ordinance ADMINISTRATIVE regarding restaurants in B2 and B3 Zoning districts to RECOMMENDATION require a Conditional Use Permit for any class restaurants in the shopping center. MOTIONI by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO TABLE to table this item until a later date so that the Commissioners have time to think through all of the ramifications Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION Carried. Chairman Pauba introduced the request by Yin Wang Moy. The 1988 Staff Report was waived. YIN WANG MO1, USE PERIL reading of the September 2, (CONDI jONAL chairman Pauba introduced Bill Sievers, 2106 Bradley Street, representing the petitioners, and Ms. Lai Chu. Ms. Chu Indicated that they had read the report and they agreed to the Conditions as listed in the approved action. Ms. Chu added that she has a similar restaurant in Eden Prairie and there are no parking problems there. Commissioner Wire inquired what the peak hours were at that restaurant. Ms. Chu indicated the peak hours for lunch were 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. and peak dinner hours were 4:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M..