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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 9, 1988
RECYCLING CASH DRAWINGS
December 8: No Winner
Next Week: $300 Cash Award
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .....
1. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council me;ting N UJty Council chambers. Plymouth Forum - 7 p.m.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, December 14. The Planning
Commission Forum begins at 7:15 p.m. , with the regular Planning
Commission meeting following at 7:30 p.m. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION -- Tuesday, December 20, Special election
for District 48 StWt-e genate seat. Plymouth precincts In District
48 are: 1 � 2, 11, 12, 15 and 16.
Elections results from the December 6 special primary are attached
for the Council's information. The December 20 ballot includes IR
candidate Pat McGowan and DFL candidate George Gmach. (M-3)
4. DECEMBER CALENDAR -- A revised December meeting calendar Is
attached. The HRA meeting of December 15 has been cancelled.(M-4)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 9, 1988
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. HENNEPIN COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT TRANSFER STATIONS - PUBLIC
MEETING - The Metropolitan Council's Environmental Resources
Committee has scheduled a public meeting to receive comments on the
draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for th " e proposed
transfer stations, including the one in Plymouth. The meeting will
be held in the Cooper Senior High School Auditorium, 4230 - 47th
Avenue North,'New Hope on Thursday, January 5 at 7 p.m.
2. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Safety Committee, December 7, 1988 (1-2)
3. EMPLOYEE SEMINAR -- On Tuesday of this week, brown bag lunch
seminars were held for City employees on "Holiday Survival." The
seminars are part of the LifeGuard Health Promotion Program
sponsored by the Hennepin County Department of Community Health.
Attached for the Council are information handouts from the seminar.
4. CITY EMPLOYEES -- Mike Kulczyk has been appointed to the position of
Assistant Building Official. Mike fills the vacancy created by the
resignation of Scott McLellan. Previous to this appointment, Mike
served as City Building Inspector since March 1986.
As a result of Mike's promotion, Bill Tonn has been hired as
Building Inspector. Bill was hired in June 1988 as a temporary Plan
Checker for the City. Before working for Plymouth, Bill worked
in various inspection and construction related positions: quality
control inspector, estimator - sewer and watermain projects,
carpenter, and assistant building inspector.
5. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence on
City departments or employees:
a. Letter from Sharen Hilliard, Wayzata Schools, to Frank Boyles,
for his participation in "Career Day." (I -5a)
b. Letter from Anthony Yezzi, 1220 Dunkirk Lane, to Dick Carlquist,
for assistance provided by Plymouth Police during a medical
emergency. (1-5b)
6. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Jude Candy & Tobacco Co., Inc., 3005 Niagara Lane,
to Mayor Schneider, providing a copy of notice given to
employees regarding an impending plant closing. (I -6a) t
CITY COUNCIL INFORNATIONAL NENORANDUM
December 9, 1988
Page 3
b. Letter from Mark Andrew, Hennepin County Commissioner, to Jerry
Sisk, on the December 1 public hearing on a revised funding
policy for source -separated recyclables and yard waste
programs. A copy of the proposed funding assistance policy Is
also attached. (I -6b)
c. Letter to Larry Cruse, Support Services Manager, U.S. Postal
Service, Minneapolis Division, from Frank Boylesq concerning the
parking situation at the Plymouth Post Office. (I -6c)
d. Letter to George Wilson, 17140 - 14th Avenue North, from City
Manager, responding to Mr. Wilson's letter to the Mayor and
Council dealing with snowplowing. (I -6d)
e. Letter to Curt Stephan, 17220 - 19th Avenue North, from Dick
Carlquist, on the results of radar enforcement on 19th Avenue
between Dunkirk Lane and Highway 101. (I -6e)
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1988 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM 7:15 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3-* CONSENT AGEND
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 23, 1988
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Request of Prime Development Corporation for an Amended Site Plan
and Conditional Use Permit to Enlarge the Day Care Center Within the
Prime West Business Park located Northerly of Highway 55 between
future Valley Forge Lane and future Revere Lane and Southerly of
future 10th Avenue North (88117)
B. Request of Timothy C. Johnson for a Conditional Use Permit to'Oc*cupy
a Portion of the "Clock Tower Square" Structure With a Class II
Restaurant for a Subway Restaurant located at 4000 Annapolis Lane
(88144)
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Plan
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
VI. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M.
(m:pcagenda/12-14)
STATE 93ECIAL PFU34WY RfCTION
State Senator, District 48
Decedjer 6, 1988
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
December 7, 1988
PRESENT: Dan Campbell, Stan Scofield, Mark Peterson, Gary Pouti,
Steve Herwig, Eric Luetgers, Russ Elzy, Darrel Anderson,
Tim Die, Frank Boyles
ABSENT: John Ward
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg, North Star Risk Services; Dave Volker, Employee
Benefit Administration; Bobbi Leitner, Judy McMillin
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 26, 1988 MINUTES
The committee approved the October 26 minutes as submitted.
B. Report on —afety Activities
1. Annual Inspection of City Facilities -- The following items
were reported as incomplete from the July building safety
inspection report:
(1) Water Plant - Installation of door closer and panic
hardware on exterior door to chlorine room. Also
install door closer on potassium permanganate door.
Status: New doors on order
(2) Fire Station II - Installation of protective globe
around mercury vapor light at front east side exit.
Status: Electrician to accomplish.
(3) Fire Station II - Respirator face masks should be placed
in closable plastic bags within storage areas to ensure
sanitary condition. Status: Canvass bags ordered and
received. However, plastic resealable bags should be
purchased for use whenever respirators are placed In
storage.
Frank Boyles will correspond with each supervisor to determine a
completion date for each item. A status report on the above
items will be given at the January meeting.
2. Loss Control Survey of Park System. Mark Peterson gave the
following report on park system recommendations:
(1) West Medicine Lake Beach (R-7-88) - Address potential
hazard for foreign material deposited during lee fishing
season to eventually find its way Into area used for
beach and swimming purposes during the warm months.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
December 7, 1988
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Report: No alternative beach or access available to
direct ice fishing activity from beach area. City Is
taking reasonable precautionary actions to. ensure safe
beach area by using divers twice each swimming season to
inspect underwater beach area, and regularly raking
beach area. Dave Drugg recommended that all clean up
activity be documented.
(2) Hemlock Park (R-8-88) - Slide repositioned and exit
point of slide placed on impact -absorbing material.
Consider placing impact -absorbing material around
remainder of slide to allow for Impact absorption of
falls from any portion of slide unit.
Report: Woodchips will be placed under play apparatus
Spring 1989.
Hemlock Park (R-9-88) - "Monkey bars" and balance beam
unit not located on substantial impact -absorbing
material.
Report: Park improvements to Hemlock scheduled for
1990. Therefore, significant changes in play apparatus
and its location is deferred. Woodchips will be placed
under play apparatus Spring 1989.
Frank Boyles will correspond with Dave Drugg- advising of these
actions.
3. OSHA Variance for Smith and Loveless Drywell. Frank Boyles
advised a response had not been received from Minnesota OSHA on
its request for a variance for the Smith and Loveless Drywell.
Frank will follow up with OSHA and report to the committee in
January.
4. Employee Fitness - Ot�er,facilities. Item deferred to January
meeting.
5. Follow up on- Safety luncheon. The annual Employee safety
luncheon was held on October 31, 1988 with over 90 employees
attending.
6. Safety Manual. Employee Safety Manuals were distributed to City
employees in early November. Frank stated that he anticipates
the manual will be revised and printed on an annual basis.
7. Safe Driver Award Pins. Safe Driver Award pins for program
years 1987 and ' 1988 have been received and distributed to
employees.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
December 7, 1988
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II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consent Agenda. The committee approved the consent agenda. Consent
items include one personal injury accident and one vehicle glass
window damage report. The personal injury accident was determined
non -preventable. A report and recommendation will be forwarded to
the City Manager.
B. Risk Management Coordinator Job Description. The committee reviewed
the draft position write-up for the Risk Management Coordinator
position. Frank stated this is a new position approved by the
Council for addition in 1989. He anticipates the position to be
filled in early 1989. Committee members recommended that the
position write-up Include: 1) Safety Coordinator to Plymouth Safety
Committee; 2) and language addressing cooperative efforts between
city departments.
C. Dakota Technical Institute _Snowplow Operator Training. Frank
advised that a truck driver/operator training and evaluation program
is being developed in cooperation with the Dakota County Area
Vocational Technical Institute. The program consists of a driver
evaluation course within the City, field evaluations of Plymouth
truck drivers, In -class and in -vehicle training sessions, and a
follow-up driver evaluation/training session. Frank will keep the
Committee updated on the progress of the training program.
D. CommiXtee Member Rotation. Safety Committee member terms expiring
the end of 1988 include division representatives from Sewer and
Water, Equipment Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisors, Police, and
Police Supervisors. Frank will send a memorandum to these divisions
asking that employees select replacement representatives before
December 31.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Frank reviewed the revised Equipment and Vehicle Operation Policy
with committee members regarding automobile off -the -road driving.
The policy revision reads:
"Except in extenuating circumstances, automobiles
are not to be operated of f the improved road
right-of-way. In the event of accident, the
vehicle operator has the burden of proof to explain
why the accident should not be considered prevent-
able. Repeated of f -the-road vehicle damage will
subject the vehicle operator to disciplinary
action."
B. Park Path/Trails. Mark Peterson Inquired if revisions to new trall
specifications had been developed which establishes a two foot
maintenance buffer zone on each side of a city path and trail.
Frank advised he would follow up with the Engineering Division.
PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
December 7, 1988
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C. SuperCycle. Committee members stated the following concerns with
the City's recycler, SuperCycle, and its operation at the Public
Works garage site:
1) The weighing scale at the Public Works site should be
relocated so as to not interfere with on site traffic flow.
2) The present Public Works site and previous two sites used by
SuperCycle should be cleaned up to remove broken glass and
other debris.
3) SuperCycle drivers should be asked to reduce their vehicle
speed at the Public Works site.
4) Marking on recycling vehicles is poor.
5) On street parking practices should be reviewed with
recycling drivers.
D. County Road 9 and Larch Lane Intersection. Committee members
inquired if -an Opticon traf ic signal system could be considered for
this intersection to assist fire emergency vehicles leaving from
Fire Station No. 2 onto new County Road 9.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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LIC SCHOOLS
?pen nt School District 284
WAYZATA WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAYZATA BOULEVARD & BARRY AVENUE WAYZATA,':JMN05891�
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DEC. 6 1988
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Mr. FranK Boyles
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles,
(612) 476-3180
Thank you so much *for participating in our Career Day for ninth graders on
December 2. The student responses to the presentations have been very positive.
You have provided valuable information that students cannot get from textbooks.
Thanks for taking your valuable time to help young people begin to make the
important decisions that -will shape their academic and career futures. That so
many of you were willing to share your expertise is impressive.
Best wishes for a joyful holiday season.
ren Hilliard
Coordinator of Gifted and Talented for Secondary Schools
SH/mh
Plymouth Police Chief, 12/04/88
On November 25 at about 6:00 PM my wife called 911 to obtain assistance for
me - I was having a severe insulin reaction. Two of your officers responded in
an unbelievably short time. They took charge immediately of not only the
medical emergency, but also of the emotional trauma my family was experiencing
(in particular my young daughter needed reassurance that everything was "all
right and under control", and one of the officers went out of his way to help
her through the situation). From what my family told me, these men provided
invaluable assistance both before the arrival of the medical emergency team and
during their presence.
I cannot thank your two officers enough for how they helped. I realize
they are trained for such general situations, but these two officers really
went that "one step further" that made all the difference in the world to my
family. Your two officers should be commended for their speed in reacting to
the call, their exemplary performance and their application of first aid.
These officers are a credit to your Department as well as the Law Enforcement
prof ession.
On several other occasions I have interfaced to various members of the
Department. In all instances your officers have performed in a very
professional manner. You are to be commended in general for your choice of
personnel, but particularly for the two officers --that responded to the call.
I'm afraid I do not know the n m� �he 0 icers, so I would ask you
of
for my to
to determine their identificatiori, ward tha them and express my
gratitude for their servicq�s,,-
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Sincerely,
Anthony J. Yezzi
1220 Dunkirk Ln
Plymouth, MN 55447
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CWG
CONVENIENCE
WHOLESALE
GROCERS
December 5, 1988
Virgil Schneider, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Schneider:
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JUDE
Candy and Tobacco Co., Inc.
Wholesale 9 Candy* Tobacco*
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Pursuant to the recently enacted Federal Worker Adjustment Retraining
Notification Act, enclosed is a copy of a notice given to our employees
regarding an impending plant closing.
Sincerely,
C. Patrick Schulke
President and Chief Executive Officer
CPS: kg
Enclosure
CPS6/120588CPSO1 3005 Niagara Lane - Plymouth, MN 55441 - (612) 559-7270
CWG
CONVENIENCE
WHOLESALE
GROCERS
December 2, 1988
Dear Associate:
JUDE,
Candy and Tobacco Co.y Ine.
Wholesale e Candy e Tobacco 0 Vending
I am pleased to announce to you that Jude Candy & Tobacco Company, Inc.
of Plymouth/CWG-Convenience Wholesale Grocers has reached an agreement
in principle to sell the assets to Super Valu Stores, Inc. This
transaction will be finalized upon completion of various contractual
obligations and approval of the Federal Trade Commission.
We are informing all our employees and customers today. We will
continue to operate as usual until the transaction is completed.
Super Valu plans to interview a number * of our personnel prior to their
taking over the operation for positions they will have available.
We want to thank each and everyone of you for your help and support
during the past two years and wish you continued success.
Sincerely,
�C.' atrick Schul e
President and Chief Executive Officer
CPS: kg
CPS6/113988CPSO2 3005 Niagara Lane - Plymouth, MN 55441 - (612) 559-7270
MARK ANDREW 1W 0 PHONE
COMMISSIONER 348-3080
BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2400 GovERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
tjr,ve.,v1-.r 23, 1988
'The Honorable Jerry Sisk
r.
Council r-it.v of Plymouth
1400 P ' ! ' ymouth Buuic4ard
Piy�k-"uth, MN 55,1471
Dear Council Member Sisk,
As a result of the Recycling Task Force Recorm-endat ions, the Hennepin
.�Cun;:y Board is considering revisions to the existing recycling
funding assistance policy. A public hearing on the revis',.%d fundIng
policy is scheduled for December 1, 1988, at 110:01"'I a.m. in the Board
Room before the F-iblic service co-amittee.
I have enl-lcsed a copy of the p-cr-pczed rev.4scd funding assistanc-�
policy for your review. ! L—el-i--ve the document reflects the
recoimmndations of the Task Force witth one exception: the proposed
policy provides Ear contAiner reimbursement of 100% of the cost of the
cont-ainer, up to a maxirmam of $5.00 per household, whichever is less.
The Task Force recommended paying 50% of the cost with a $5 maximum.
Together we are making great strides toward achieving the County goal
of recycling 39% of our waste stream. This funding assistance policy
reflects the Cuunty's cantinulnq cornit--ment to sjp
.perting an
aggzessive recycling progKam.
I- ark Axndrew
CoimfLissioner
PROPOSED HENNEPIN COUNTY
FUNDING ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR
SOURCE -SEPARATED RECYCLABLES AND YARD WASTE
Effective January 1, 1989
RECYCLING PROGRAM
PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATION
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 1, 1988
PROPOSED HMMPIN COUNTY FUNDING ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR
SOURCE -SEPARATED RECYCLABLES AND YARD WASTE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1989
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will provide financial assistance to the
township, cities and University of Minnesota in Hennepin County for programs that
source -separate recyclables and yard waste. The purpose of the funding is to assist
municipalities and the township in complying with ordinance 13.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit two copies of their application to the Chairman of the County
Board. The city or township must complete the Recycling and Composting Grant
Application fom to receive funding assistance. If the County Board approves funding
assistance, the County will execute a contract with the city or township to implement
the recycling and composting program proposed in the application.
The recycling and composting programs must be consistent with the County's Solid
Waste Master Plan and Ordinance 13.
ELIGIBLE RECYCLING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
The County will provide funding assistance for comprehensive municipal recycling
prograrn activities which may include:
- Curbside/alleyway collection of recyclables.
- Recycling drop-off centers.
- Special programs for recovery of recyclable household goods.
- Collection of source -separated yard waste for composting in 1989. The County
will not reimburse collection beginning in 1990 but it is expected that cities
will provide for separate collection of yard waste where needed in complying
with Mn. Statute 115A. 936.
LEVEL OF COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES
The County will provide funding assistance in amounts that are a percentage of
documented net project expenditures. The net project expenditures must be directly
applicable to the recycling and composting program proposed in the application. 7he
rate of reimbursement for all program activities is based upon the cities, success in
recycling 10% of the residential waste stream consisting of a minim= of three types
of materials including paper, glass, and cans by May 1, 1989, in accordance with
Resolution 88-3-168Rl. The rate of reimbursement is as follows:
Percent
Percent
Residential
County
Abatement
Funding
> 10%
80%
> 9% 70%
> 8% 60%
> 7% 50%
7% or < Prorated
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Net project expenditures means the cities' program costs after deducting:
- other grants received from governmental units or agencies made specifically
for the proposed recycling program; and
�- revenues from the sale of recyclable materials.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Eligible program expenses include expenditures for:
o Labor
- Hourly,wages of employees collecting, transporting and/or
processing recyclable materials;
- Salary of dedicated employees implementing the recycling
program.' Dedicated employees are those staff who are primarily
responsible to plan, coordinate, implement, and/or promote the
recycling program; and
- Costs of consultant services to plan, coordinate, promote,
inspect, collect, transport, and/or process materials.
o Equipment
- Purchase or lease of vehicles and trailers used for collection
and transportation of recyclables;
- Purchase or lease of equipment used for collection and storage
of recyclables at municipal recycling drop-off centers; and
- Development costs of a municipal recycling drop-off center.
o, Promotion
- Promotional activities to encourage recycling. These activities may
include production and distribution of flyers and brochures;
lawn signs; posters and articles in municipal newsletters.
o Collection Contracts
- Contract payments for collection and transportation of recyclable
materials from all residential units, businesses, and institutions
that can be incorporated on the residential collection route.
HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CONTAINER REIMBURSEMENT
The County will assist in the purchase of household containers for curbside or
alleyway collection of recyclables by providing funding for 100% of the cost of the
container(s) up.to a maximum of $5.00 per household, whichever is less.
The County provides this funding for household recycling containers with the
understanding that it is the responsibility of the cities and township to fund the
replacement cost of containers that are lost, stolen or damaged.
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Page Three
PROGRAM COST EFFECTIVENESS
Applications for funding after 1990 must demonstrate that the total program costs per
ton of waste processed through the program are comparable with the costs of other
major longo-term waste management methods set forth in the County Solid Waste Master
Plan.'
REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES
The County will reimburse cities semi-annually for recycling and composting program
expenses in 1989 and annually in 1990 and thereafter. In 1989, the first payment
will be made after a city submits its progress report for the first half of the year.
The payment will be calculated for cost sharing based on the estimated percentage"of
recycling identified in the grant application. An invoice or letter requesting
payment must be submitted to receive reimbursement. In addition, 20% of the
calculated payment will be withheld to ensure contract performance. The final
payment will be made upon completion of the annual report, based on the final annual
calculated recycling percentages and will include the amount withheld in the first
payment. Beginning in 1990, the County will reimburse cities upon submittal of the
annual report.
(MICHAUD] FUNDING5
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CITY CO�
December 1, 1988 PUMOUTR
Mr. Larry Cruse
Manager, Support Services
Minneapolis Division
U. S. Postal Service
701 Stinson Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55414-9991
SUBJECT: PARKING SITUATION AT PLYMOUTH POST OFFICE
Dear Mr. Cruse:
Fred Moore, Plymouth Public Works Director, and I appreciated the
opportunity to meet with you on November 30. This letter confirms our
understanding of the Postal Service's intended actions.
For the period commencing now, and expiring on January 31, 1989, about
twenty-five postal employees will be parking on the north side of 34th
Avenue, easterly of the City Center driveway. The total number of vehicles
will be reduced to about ten for the period February 1, 1989 through July 1,
1989. At - the end of that period, no on -street employee parking will be
necessary.
These parking approvals are subject to the following understanding:
The Post Office is seeking a permanent solution to the parking problem.
Employee and customer' parking for both short and long-range needs are to
be addressed by:
1. Building a new or leasing a facility serving the zip code 55441 and
55442. This facility is to be located in Plymouth and will be in
operation within two years. In the interim, the Post Office will be
leasing a building at approximately 1-694 and Boone Avenue, which
will remove eight carriers and a few of the clerical employees from
the existing Post Office. This action is anticipated within the
next 60 days.
2. Real estate agents of the Post Office will be approaching the,City
to explore the possibility of leasing or purchasing a portion, of
City property immediately behind the Post Office building along 34th
Avenue. The Post Office would propose to construct an additional
twenty-five to thirty spaces on this land with approximately eight
to ten spaces dedicated to employee parking and the remainder to
customer parking.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. Larry Cruse
December 1, 1988
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3. Carrier parking on 34th Avenue will be between the hours of 6 a.m.
and 4 p.m. daily.
4. In the event that at least two inches of snow has fallen and 34th
Avenue has not been plowed, Post Office employees will park in the
most northerly Plymouth City Center parking lot until 34th Avenue
has been plowed.
5. The City will not post the area where postal employees are currently
parking on 34th Avenue to prohibit parking.
We are pleased that the Postal Service is seeking a permanent solution to
the parking problems which your employees and customers have experienced.
As Fred mentioned in our meeting, all employers within the City are required
to maintain adequate off-street parking for their customers and employees.
We appreciate your efforts to cooperate with these requirements to better
serve your employees and customers. Please let me know if you have
questions. 1*7
Sincere
V Yes
Frank
Assistant City Manager
FB: kec
cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Cindy Larson, Acting Plymouth Post Office Manager
Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director
Mayor & City Council
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CITY o�
December 2, 1988 PLYMOUTR
Mr. George F. Wilson
17140 - 14th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Thank you for your recent letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council
dealing with snowplowing.
It is the City's practice to plow snow and take other ' snow and ice control
measures when required. This is normally commenced after a' snowfall of
approximately 2-112 inches. During the snowfall following Thanksgiving,
some of our primary collector streets were plowed, however little else.
Given the reasonably moderate amount of snow which fell, approximately three
inches in most portions of the community, and the weather conditions, it did
not appear necessary to plow all streets. We did, however, follow up with
salt and sand applications along streets, as well as Intersections.
'The City is divided into numerous snowplowing districts. I can assure you
that in each of those districts a particular route is established Which is
followed by the snowplow operator. The route Is not design or modified to
provide "preference" to any individual or specific group of individuals.
I appreciate your concern with those streets Intersecting Highway 101. 1
have shared your observations with the street department in this regard. In
those cases where county or state highway department trucks plow streets
under their jurisdication, it is possible that snow from their operations
could end up in streets which we have already plowed, creating difficulties
for motorists.
Mr. Wilson, it is our intent to plow all our streets in a reasonable and
appropriate fashion. The City Council recognizes the need to provide
reasonable access to the City's transportation system and has provided the
City staff with the resources to accomplish that objective. While we cannot
obviously have everyone's street opened at the same time, it is our
objective to ensure that the motoring public will be able to use the streets
within a reasonable time following a snow.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. George F. Wilson
December 2, 1988
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I would be pleased to review with you, in more detail, the City's
snowplowing strategy, particularly as It relates to the route in your area.'
If you would be Interested in such a meeting, please feel free to contact
me.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
C y Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Mayor Schnieder and
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Sirs:
17140 14th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
November 28, 1988
the Plymouth City Council
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Evidently there is something I need to have explained to me. It is my
understanding that you are not allowed to park on a city street after a 2 'i-riag
snowfall. This is to allow for snow removal. Explain when we just had 5 Inches
of snow and the snow is 9 inches deep in the street In front of my home, why
the city did not plow my street.
Explain to me why the 14th Avenue North that dead ends at a cul-de-sac just
east of me and has only 2 homes on it is plowed curb to curb and sanded at the
intersection curb to curb. Is this becouse a city councilman happens to have
his driveway exit on this dead end street?
Explain to me why Dunkirk Lane that becomes 12th Avenue North has not been
plowed or sanded? Its only a few blocks from the dead end and has far more
traffic and far more homes on it#
Explain to me why the residental streets that intersect with Highway 101 are
still plowed and sanded like they were when 101 was a 2 lane street not the 4
lane speedway it is today?
These streets that intersect with 101 are by far the most dangerous
intersections in the entire city. In fact I know of no other residential
streets that intersect a 4 lane highway with as much traffic as 101. You know
everytime it snows the intersection gets the 5 inches of snow that God puts
there plus the 5 inches the county plows there. Yet you wait a long time
before you even attempt anything and like today its a small amount of sand and
salt right up the middle of the street. Not curb to curb as it Is In Mr.
Rickers intersection. You know its kind of a sick feeling when you have to
slow down or stop or back up out onto 101 becouse of the snow in the
intersection, when the traffic behind you is going over 50 MPH on a dry 101.
Explain to me why you plow the sidewalks before you plow and sand the streets?
LOA -
I doubt that these homes on the so called snow routes pay any more taxes than
the rest of us, yet they get far more city services for their money. In the
case of Mr. Rickers cul -de -sec I think this Just does not look good. Its
special treatment! The accident risk at 13th Avenue North and Highway 101 Is
far greater than the accident risk at 14th Avenue North and Garland Lane. Snow
removal and sanding should take into account that potential accident risk to
the residents.
Sincerely yours,
George F. Wilson
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November 30. 1988 CITY O�
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Curt Stephan
17220 19th Avenue North
Plvmouth. Minnesota 55447
SUBJECT: RESULTS OF RADAR ENFORCEMENT ON 19TH AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN DUNKIRK LANE
AND HIGHWAY 101
Dear Mr. Stephan:
As Promised, I am sending you the results of our speed surveillance on the street
where vou live.
We completed six radar surveys of approximately a one hour duration each in both
the morning and evening rush hour times. A total of 278 vehicles were surveyed
travelling both east and westbound. Of that total, 15 were travelling more than
5 MPH over the speed limit. None were observed travelling 10 MPH or more over
the speed limit.
If vou should have further concerns regarding speeding on 19th Avenue North,
please call me. At this time. there does not appear to be a need for further
enforcement emphasis. Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.
Sincerely.
Richard J. CarlQuist,
Public Safety Director
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cc: --.James G. Willis - Citv Manager
Lieutenant Dennis Paulson
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