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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
September 29, 1988
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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)
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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
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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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J. Dennis O'Brien
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Thomas R. Galt
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Ronald H. Batty
William P. Jordan
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Steven M. Tallen
Mary Frances Skala
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MININCSOl A 554-47, rELEPHONE (6 12) 559-2000
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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.
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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
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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
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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..