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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-16-1990CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM March 16, 1990 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING March 14/15: No Winner NEXT WEEK: $200 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -- Monday, March 19, 4:30 p.m., Council conference room. Study meeting to discuss City Council and City Manager objectives. 2. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Plymouth Form in City Counci chambers. 3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, March 19, 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council meeting in City Council chambers. 4. MLC PRESS CONFERENCE -- Monday, March 19, 2:00 p.m., State Office Building. Municipal Legislative Commission press conference announcing support for legislation that would require a single tax rate on all residential homestead property. Mayors and Councilmembers are invited to be present. A memorandum on the press conference is attached. (M-4) 5. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING - This committee will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 in t e arge conference room to begin discussions on their approach to soliciting and evaluating proposals for architectural and spatial needs analysis for the proposed project. 6. COMMUNITY CENTER TOUR - Thursday, March 22 at 9 a.m., Eric Blank has arranged to visit community centers in Apple Valley, Edinborough Park in Edina, Eden Prairie Community Center, and Brooklyn Park Community Center. Councilmembers who may be interested in joining this tour should feel free to contact Eric. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD; PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM March 16, 1990 Page 2 !� 7. SWAN LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK MEETINGS - The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, Park and Recreation staff, and landscape architect Barry Warner, will hold a series of meetings with Swan Lake residents to discuss the design development of the Swan Lake neighborhood park. Meetings are scheduled for: Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. A copy of the letter mailed to the residents is attached. (M-7) 8. RECYCLING RECOGNITION LUNCHEON -- Wednesday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. The Hennepin County Board will -hold its annual Recycling Recognition luncheon at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel. In the attached letter from Tad Jude to the Mayor, Councilmembers are invited to the luncheon. For reservation purposes, please let Laurie know before April 11 if you plan to attend. (M-8) 9. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY PRE -BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETING -- Monday, March 0 a.m., Sheraton Midway, St. Paul. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has scheduled a pre -budget breakfast meet- ing for Suburban Rate Authority members on March 26. The pre -budget breakfast meeting is to seek input from system's users prior to establishing the MWCC's 1991 draft budget. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M-9) 10. MEETING CALENDARS -- March and April calendars are attached. (M-10) 11. MEETING REMINDERS: Twin West Annual "State of the City" Coffee Break Meeting -- Tuesday, March 20, 8 - 9 a.m., Plymouth City Center. The City will host a meeting of local business people to review current development trends in the community. N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council - Annual Meeting Thursday, March 22,_5:3 p.m. The NWHHS Council will ho d their annual dinner meeting at the Sheraton Northwest in Brooklyn Parka Councilmembers planning to attend should notify Laurie by March 19. FOR YOUR INFORMATION.... 1. PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER CORRESPONDENCE - Attached is a letter from ity Attorney Thomson which was requested by the City Council deal- ing with the subject of the claim by BWBR Architects for work in connection with the preparation of construction documents for the proposed community center. The City Attorney concludes that, in his view, the architect does not have a valid claim for the requested compensation. Also attached is a letter from Lloyd Bergquist of BWBR Architects, in which he is advising us of their need to have a decision from the City Council with respect to this matter prior to April 15. (I-1) a �c CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM March 16, 1990 Page 3 2. SENATOR JIM RAMSTAD'S BILL CALLING FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT - enator Ramstad has introduced a'bill in the Senate which would provide for an opportunity for citizens to vote on a constitutional amendment which would have the affect of requiring a single tax rate on all residential homestead property. His bill, if adopted, would achieve the major objective of the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC); to establish a single rate for homesteads throughout the state. Senator McGowan is also sponsoring a bill in the Senate which would establish a uniform property tax rate for homesteaded property. The Legislature could, of course, adopt such a bill without going to the constitutional amendment process. The class rate for residential property is not specified in the bill, although a state-wide rate of 1.28 percent would be revenue neutral with regard to residential homesteaded property. It is likely that the rate would have to be somewhat higher in order to ensure that there would be adequate funding for taking care of those taxpayers which would be substan- tially harmed by the new higher tax rate. The 1990 average effective tax rate for homes and resulting tax bills vary widely throughout the state. Attached is a comparison which was prepared by the House Research Department which illus- trates this. In the western suburbs area, which includes Plymouth, the 1990 effective tax rate on residential property is 1.63 percent. In Plymouth, with a higher average home value, the rate would actually be higher. The City Assessor estimates the 1990 effective tax rate for homesteaded property in Plymouth is 1.79 percent in the Wayzata School District portion of the community. (I-2) 3. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES (LMC) LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE - Council - members Zitur and Ricker, along wit air remere, rank Boyles, and myself attended the Annual Legislative Conference of the League of Minnesota Cities in St. Paul Wednesday. As might be expected, the major thrust of the meeting was hearing presentations from legislative leaders on the major issues affecting municipalities in the current session. These items include proposed reductions in state aids to municipalities because of the revenue shortfall, amendments to comparable worth statute, tax increment financing restrictions, and property taxes. It is pretty clear that the legislators are hearing from local governments about the proposed budget cutbacks, as well as the continuing pressure on the property tax. Unfortunately, however, the legislators were not able to give any positive assurance that things were going to get much better during this session. Laurie Rauenhorst was on a panel dealing with the consolidated election day issue. She reported on our experience with conducting both city and school district elections last year. According to reports, she was well received by her audience, including applause from at least two councilmembers! A copy of a press release the City issued to local newspapers on the LMC conference is attached. (I-3) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM March 16, 1990 Page 4 4. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - FEBRUARY REPORT -- Shown below is a table for February 1990 displaying our average daily ridership for the commuter/reverse commuter service for each week. Also is a table on the year to date average compared with the target to be achieved. The "Total System" column includes transfer passengers. To compare with previous years, the column "Without Transfers" should be used. Actual ridership is reflected under the "With Transfers" column. MONTHLY PLYMOUTH METROLINK DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE FEBRUARY 1990 551 SERVICE TYPE - 5% Reverse Commuter Commuter Transfers TOTAL SYSTEM WEEK OF: 2/1 - 2/2 388 63 76 527 2/5 - 2/9 375 48 97 520 2/12 - 2/16 384 48 96 528 2/19 - 2/23 336 43 89 468 2/26 - 2/28 379 50 100 529 ----------------- MONTH LONG ----------- ---------- --------- ----------------- AVERAGE 372 50 92 514 YEAR TO DATE - FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE 526 TARGET 551 % OYER/(UNDER) TARGET - 5% The 1990 target for Plymouth Metrolink was calculated at 5 percent over the 1989 year-end "commuter/reverse commuter with transfers" average of 525 passengers per day for a 1990 target of 551 passengers per day. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM .March 16, 1990 Page 5 5. SALE OF MORLEY BUS COMPANY -- Attached is a letter from Morley Bus Company announcing the sae of the company to National School Bus Service, Inc. This letter has been forwarded to the City Attorney to evaluate the sale's affect on our existing contract with Morley Bus Company. (I-5) 6. CSAH 73 BRIDGE -- Attached is a notice from the Hennepin County Public ors epartment on the fall opening of the new CSAH 73 bridge over I-394, and also advising that the realignment of CSAH 73 between Sunset Trail and T.H. 55 is not included in the County's 1990-94 CIP plan. (I-6) 7. MINUTES: a. Planning Commission, February 28, 1990. (I -7a) b. Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, February 13, 1990. (I -7b) c. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, February 15, 1990. (I -7c) DAILY FOR RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY CALENDAR YEARS 1984 - MONTH 1990 Commuter/ Commuter/ Reverse Commuter Reverse Commuter (Without Transfers) (With Transfers) MONTH: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1989 1,990 January 330 307 351 429 433 496 --- 538 February 310 292 350 394 426 461 --- 514 March 307 311 338 397 418 467 --- April 301 295 354 365 408 405 --- May 295 298 332 350 392 388 564 June 276 314 349 358 409 362 525 July 277 297 328 345 361 356 515 August 266 292 328 345 377 376 534 September 275 322 354 348 396 383 495 October 276 312 384 365 430 441 541 November 271 311 396 398 437 433 537 December 265 320 412 391 409 398 490 ---------- YEAR LONG ------------------------------------ ------------------ AVERAGE 287 306 356 374 408 414 525 526 5. SALE OF MORLEY BUS COMPANY -- Attached is a letter from Morley Bus Company announcing the sae of the company to National School Bus Service, Inc. This letter has been forwarded to the City Attorney to evaluate the sale's affect on our existing contract with Morley Bus Company. (I-5) 6. CSAH 73 BRIDGE -- Attached is a notice from the Hennepin County Public ors epartment on the fall opening of the new CSAH 73 bridge over I-394, and also advising that the realignment of CSAH 73 between Sunset Trail and T.H. 55 is not included in the County's 1990-94 CIP plan. (I-6) 7. MINUTES: a. Planning Commission, February 28, 1990. (I -7a) b. Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, February 13, 1990. (I -7b) c. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, February 15, 1990. (I -7c) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM March 16, 1990 Page 6 8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- February activity reports for the Police and Fire Divisions are attached. (I-8) 9. 1989 RECYCLING PROGRAM -- A report prepared by Dick Pouliot on the City's 1989 recycling program is attached. Total residential curb side collections for 1989 was 3,109 tons or 14.6 percent of the residential waste stream. Our 1989 goal was 2,684 tons or 13 percent of the residential waste stream. (I-9) 10. SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD DRAINAGE COMPLAINT -- Attached is a memo from Fred Moore on complaints received concerning a drainage problem with the Schmidt Lake Road construction project. (I-10) 11. FOLLOW UP TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONCERN -- Memorandums from Fred Moore and BobJohnson addressing the concern of Mr. Doug Jeranson, 305 Forestview Lane are attached. (I-11) 12. EROSION CONTROL -- A memo from Dan Faulkner is attached describing actions eing taken to contact developers about mud and silt runoff problems on city streets. (I-12) 13. CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZER PROGRAM -- A report from Mark Peterson is attached. (1- 14. ORGANIZED REFUSE HAULING SURVEY - The City of Columbia Heights con ucted a survey of numerous municipalites with regard to organized solid waste hauling. A copy is attached. Councilmembers may recall that this issue was debated a couple years ago; at that time there appeared to be little support for an organized hauling system in Plymouth. (I-14) 15. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL (NWHHSC) ANNUAL REPORT - Mi t Dale has provided the attached copy of the 1989 annua report of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. Also attached is a paper outlining 13 service priorities of the NHHSC for 1990. 16. FOR YOUR READING.... -- The following articles are attached: a. "Actual malice is necessary to prove defamation of public official," Minnesota Cities, March 1990. (I-MaT- b. "Counting Minnesota Makes Minnesota Count," Population Notes, innesota State Demographer, March -16b) c. "Golf Courses - Open Space that Pays for Itself," Public Works magazine, arc - c In CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM •March 16, 1990 Page 7 17. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, March 16, a development sign will e p ace at: South of 41st Avenue North and West of Goldenrod Lane. Baton Corporation is requesting approval of an amended anned Unit Development Preliminary Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Conditional Use Permit. The revised PUD Preliminary Plan is to allow for the redistribution of the total number of units to be constructed within the Planned Unit Development. The total number of units to be constructed would be 229 units consisting of 2 -unit townhomes, manor homes, and a multi -tenant building. The units would be located both north and south of 41st Avenue, east and west of Goldenrod Lane. The Preliminary Plat is for the creation of 41 lots. The Conditional Use Permit is for the Planned United Development. (89103) This request will be heard by the Planning Commission on March 28, 1990. 18. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- A status report on Hennepin County's application fora aste ransfer Station is attached. (I-18) 19. PERSONNEL COORDINATOR -- Following a rigorous selection process, Jeanette Sobania as een selected to fill the position of Personnel Coordinator, a new position approved in the 1990 budget. She will start work on April 9. Jeanette will be introduced to employees at the March 28 employee chat sessions. Jeanette has 12 years of personnel experience. Most recently she has worked as consultant developing a complete personnel system for a small company. Before that she worked in personnel for the City of St. Paul for eight years. There she was involved in negotiations, comparable worth, position classification and other personnel duties. Jeanette has a law degree from the University of Minnesota. Her law studies focused on labor and employment law. 20. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- The following correspondence on City departments or employees has been received: a. Letter from Marilyn Schmidtke commending the work of Police Officer Rick Herman. (I-20) 21. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter responding to Peter Tysdal, 3015 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard, from Douglas Bryant, Superintendent, Hennepin Parks, regarding the East Medicine Lake Regional Trail Corridor. (I -21a) b. Letter from James Bremer, 302 Zinnia Lane, to Chuck Dillerud, requesting a refund of rezoning and park dedication fees associated with the Subdivision, Rezoning and Platting o the Bremer Addition. (I -21b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM , March 16, 1990 Page 8 c. Letter of appreciation to Sue Nathan, Minnegasco, from Milt Dale, for Minnegasco's assistance through the House Doctor/Project AIR Programs. Also attached is a letter of thanking Northern State Power for their assistance through the Home Energy Check -Up Program. (I -21c) d. Letter from David Davenport, representing Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Theis and Dundee Landscaping, to Richard Plufka and Chuck Dillerud, concerning the future alignment of County Road 9 at its intersection with Highway 55. (I -21d) e. Letter of appreciation from a Plymouth Section 8 client. (I -21e) f. Letter to Hennepin County Department of Transportation, from Fred Moore, requesting a traffic signal warrant study for County Road 61 and Campus Drive. (I -21f) g. Letter to Senator McGowan from Dick Carlquist commenting on the S.F. 2267, the Polikce Quota Bill. (I -21g) h. Letter from Hennepin County Board Chair Sam Sivanich, to Mayor Bergman, regarding a legislative proposal to the Waste Management Act which would instate "host fees" for solid waste facilities. (I -21h) i. Letter from Laura Geraghty, Minnesota Office of Volunteer Services, providing information on Minnesota Volunteer Week, April 22-28. (I -21i) j. Letter sent to Plymouth State legislators from City Manager requesting their support in defeating proposed amendments to the tax increment financing statute. (I -21j) James G. Willis City Manager MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayors and City Managers Robert G. Renner, Jr. March 10, 1990 Flat Tax.Press Conference µ -,A 15oo Northland Plaza 3800 West 80th Street Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 (612) 893-6650 �t MR The MLC Operating Committee decided at its March 9 meeting that the MLC should have a press conference announcing its support for legislation that would change Minnesota's property tax system to require a single tax rate on homesteads. The press conference is scheduled for Monday, March 1.9, at in the State Office Building. The tentative plans are to meet as a group at 11:30 for lunch at the Kelly Inn (formerly Capitol Holiday Inn) and walk over to the State Office Building for the press conference after the business lunch. The intent of the press conference is to invite other mayors in the metropolitan area that may be interested in the flat tax concept. The authors of the legislative proposals will be there as well. A large turnout of mayors would have a significant impact on the press indicating that the current 1-2-3 property tax system causes serious inequities and should be replaced with a single rate. Heather will be calling your offices to confirm your attendance. Additional information will be sent prior to March 19. Member Cities: Bloomington. Brooklyn Park, Burnsville. Eagan. Eden Prairie. Edina. Inver Grove Heights. Maple Grove, Maplewood. Minnetonka. C%r,, 31'taJ"+c) Plymouth. Roseville. Shoreview. White Bear Lake. Woodbury VA -� March 13, 1990 RTY OF Dear Resident: PLYMOUTR On behalf of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend a series of meetings on the development of Swan Lake Neighborhood Park. The meetings will be held at Plymouth City Center on the following evenings: :Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m. :Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m. :Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meetings is to allow you to meet first-hand with the landscape architect, Barry Warner, who has been chosen for the design of this park. At the first meeting on March 29, Mr. Warner will present three different concept plans for the park in order to stimulate your imagination on how the park may look in the future. Based on your thoughts and comments at this and future meetings, Mr. Warner will endeavor to develop a master park plan, which will be responsive to the needs of citizens living in Walking Neighborhood #14. I would like to thank all of you who responded to our written questionnaire with regard to this project. The results of the survey are being shared with Mr. Warner, so that he has a better understanding of the needs, interest and demographics of this area. We will share with you the results of the survey at the March 29 meeting. I would also encourage you to bring your school age children to the park design meeting. The more the children are involved in the development of the park, the greater the feeling of ownership for the park will be. I would also note that most members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will be in attendance at this meeting to listen to your comments about the park. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission is charged with the responsibility to make a recommendation to the City Council on the master plan for this park site. Please feel free to communicate with them at any time during the process. I have included their names and phone numbers on the back of this letter. If I can provide you with any additional information, I can be reached at 550-5131. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Park and Recreation EJB/np Attachment cc: Park and Recreation Advisory Commission City Manager Landscape Architect Cpm - 31��fgo 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 TAD JUDE IN Lo PHONE PHONE COMMISSIONER?f` r � 348-3084 a b 4t�NES BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487 March 7, 1990 ; The Honorable Kim Bergman Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard ` Plymouth, MN 55447� Dear M ;L►^''^ The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners would like to invite you, the city council and appropriate staff to the annual.Recycling Recognition Luncheon. We will review the status of the Recycling Program in Hennepin County and recognize those municipalities, institutions and businesses who have made outstanding contributions to recycling. In 1989, we far exceeded the Metropolitan Council's goal of 13% abatement of our solid waste stream. We hope you will join us and other elected officials for this important event. Recycling Recognition Luncheon Wednesday, April 18, 1990 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sheraton Park Place Hotel 5555 Wayzata Boulevard St. Louis Park R.S.V.P. Mike Natysin at 348-4077 by April 11. Sincerely, . T�k Tad Jude Commissioner cc: Mr. James G. Willis, Manager L� Serving the communities of: Corc • cyton • Dee ven •Excelsior •Greenfield •Greenwood Hanover • Hassan • Independence • Long Lake • Loretto • Maple Grove • Maple Plain • Medicine Lake Medina • Minnetonka Beach • Minnetrista • Mound • New Hope • Orono • Plymouth • Rockford • Rogers St. Bonifacius • Shorewood • Spring Park • Tonka Bay • Wayzata • Woodland C��—3h►,.1.�0 A c Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612 222-8423 March 13, 1990 To: Suburban Rate Authority Members: The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) has scheduled a pre -budget breakfast meeting for Suburban Rate Authority (SRA) members on March 26, 1990. The purpose of the pre -budget breakfast meeting is to seek input from our system's users prior to establishing the MWCC's 1991 Draft Budget. SRA members had three other opportunities to attend pre- budget breakfast meetings on this topic, as we scheduled three meetings (March 9, 12, and 16) for all of our municipal users and many SRA member cities have attended these meetings. However, the meeting on March 26 is specifically for the Suburban Rate Authority. In mid-to-late May the MWCC will schedule budget breakfast meetings to present the 1991 MWCC Draft Budget. Comments from both the March and May meetings will be taken into consideration in drafting the 1991 MWCC Operating and Capital Budget. This budget is presently scheduled for a public hearing a the MWCC Board Meeting on June 19, 1990. The operating and capital budgets for 1991 are scheduled to appear for approval on the July 17, 1990 meeting agenda of the MWCC Board of Commissioners. The Suburban Rate Authority Pre -Budget Breakfast Meeting: March 26 - 7:30-9:00 a.m. - Sheraton Midway I-94 & Hamline (St. Paul) (Reservations are due by March 23) Reservations for the pre -budget breakfast meeting should be placed with Larry Struck at 229-2100. 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Road 81 Brooklyn Park, Mn 31411tvISo a Social Ebur/Cash Bar 5:30 - 6:15 Dinner 6:15 - 7:15 Program and Volunteer Recognition 7:15 - 9:00 Music by Larry Dittberner �C Bret Hesla R.S.V.P. by March 19, 1990 Cost: $15.00 per person We look forward to seeing you::: Please return this card with your check MEAL CHOICE: Breast of Chicken Mandarin_ Sliced Roast Beef NAME(S): I ADDRESS: SPECIAL NEEDS (PLEASE INDICATE): Ma;K_ ck payable to: Nonne uman Services Council 76tu AN, Suite 101 BrPark, MN 28 3-2802 Voice 0 MAF,' 16 '90 10:29 HOLMES & GRAVEN Attorm7s at Law ROBERT A. ALSOP PALL D. BAt'.RrS(:Hl RONALO H. BATTY MAXI J.BRENDEN 8 rEPHEN J. ftBr1. ROBERT C. CARISON CIIRIST 14C M. CHALE ROBERT L. DA%'IDSG% JOHN B. DEAN ROBERT J. DE19 MARY G. DOBBINS JEFFREY ENG/� SUFANIF. N. {�Ai•EY DAVID L. GRAYEI C:ORRINE A. HEINE -JOHN G. HOESCHLER JAMES S. HOI.MES March 15, 1990 HOLLIES & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Cantu, MhumpoU Minnesota SU02 (611) 337-9300 Facsimile (612) 337-9310 Mayor and City Council City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL. Re: Request for Payment by BWBR Architects Dear Mayor Bergman and Councilmembers:- P.2 DAVID J. KENNEDY JOHN R.LARSON WELWNGTON H. LAW Jt.uE A. LAWLER CHARLES L.LEFEVERE JOHN M. LEFEVRE.U. ROBERT J. LINDALL LAt1RA K. MOLLCf DANIEL, R. NELSON OAQBARA L.PORTWOOD MARY FRANCES SKALA JAMFA M. S'TROMMEN STEVEN M. TAUEN JAMES J. THOM1iON. JR. LARRY M. WC91HRIM BONNIE L. WILKINS The firm of BWBR Architects has submitted a claim in the amount of $174,473.65 for work performed in connection with preparing construction documents for the proposed community center. You have asked me for an opinion regarding whether BWBR is entitled under its contract with the city to be paid for those services. For the reasons set forth below, it is my opinion that BWBR is not entitled to compensation from the city for such services. FACTS The city manager's memorandum to you dated December 14, 1989 contains a detailed discussion of the factual background pertaining to the claim. I will not repeat all those facts here but only highlight the significant ones. The contract between the city and BWBR divided the project into five phases: (1) schematic design; (2) design development; (3) construction documents; (4) bidding or negotiation; and (5) construction. The city council approved the schematic design on July 10, 1989 and the architect was authorized by a letter dated July ll, 1989 to proceed with the design development phase. During the design development phase the site preparation work from the On August 28, 1989, the architect C gym. __'1�ccIq > the city decided to separate rest of the construction work. received written authorization MAR 16 '90 10:29 HOLMES & GKHVLN r-•� --V,- from - -_ Mayor and City Council March 15, 1990 Page 2 from the city to proceed with the preparation of the final grading and utility plans. The city council approved the grading and utility plans and authorized solicitation of bids, which were reviewed by the city council on October 21 1989. The city council rejected the bids at that time because the costs for the project were 'exceeding the original estimate. BWBR continued work on the design development phase to reduce the project costs. During the design development phase BWBR indicated that in order to maintain a schedule that would allow bidding for the entire project by the end of 1989, work needed to be commenced on the construction documents. The city manager informed BWBR that he could not authorize BWBR to proceed with the construction documents until after the city council had approved the design development phase. The city manager further. informed BWBR that any such work would be at its own risk. By a letter dated October 23, 1989, BWBR advised the city manager on the status of the project. In that letter, BWBR acknowledged that it had proceeded into the working drawing phase of the project "without Council approval." On November 91 1989, the city council approved the design development phase of the project and elected not to proceed with any further work. ANALYSIS The agreement between the city and the architect is unambiguous. Section 1.3 of the contract, which pertains to the construction document phase, states that the construction documents shall be prepared "[b]ased on the approved Design Development Documents." The purpose of that provision is to ensure that the design development phase is completed before the construction document phase begins. In this case, in order to ensure that the project proceeded in an orderly fashion, a provision was added to the contract specifically stating that the architect was not to proceed "with any work beyond the schematic design phase without receiving written authorization" from the city. The architect proceeded with the construction document phase without receiving such written authorization after being told by the city manager that he could not authorize the work. MAR 16 '90 10:30 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.4 Mayor and City Council March 15, 1990 Page 3 CONCLUSION The architect does not have a valid claim under the contract with the city for reimbursement for work undertaken in connection with the construction document phase because the architect did not receive written authority from the city to proceed with that work. The architect proceeded with that work at its own risk after being informed that the city had not authorized the commencement of such work. Sincerely, mes . Thomson, Jr. JJT/lmb cc: James G. Willis CIM-aI1.tP14C March 13, 1990 Mr. Jim Willis City Manager 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Re: Plymouth Community Center Commission Number 88124 Dear Jim, BMW ARCHITECTS I am writing to you again regarding the status of the Community Center in Plymouth now four months after the City Council stopped the project on November 9, 1989. For whatever reasons and by whatever authority, the consultants on this project have invested an additional $174,000 to carry the approved design development documents into the contract document phase. We are very anxious for a Council resolution to the project that will permit us to take whatever action is required on our part. I feel it is inappropriate for us to start any action until the Council has taken whatever steps they feel are appropriate for suspension, termination, continuation or alteration of the project. Time for us is critical and I think for the best interest of the City, time will also be critical for you as well. There remains some very different interpretation possible in Paragraph 15.13 of the Owner/Architect Agreement. It can clearly be interpreted that written authori_ation is required only upon completion of the schematic design phase. The only other wav it can be interpreted would be that the schematic design phase does not require written authorization, but all other phases do. The action that has taken place to date does not agree with that interpretation, but I am not a lawyer. There is ample evidence that the City was aware the consultants were in the contract document phase beginning in September of 1989. There also exists the question of the degree of risk the consultants were taking to move ahead with the contract documents in order to respond to the requirement to complete the wort: before the end of the year. We felt the risk we were taking would delay payment for one, possibly two munths, until the formal procedure for approval could be granted by the Council. It never entered oui mind that thr. tisk, in fact, may be :he risk of no payment for any part of the conttact document phase. This did not become evident until the election and after we had completed two-thirds of th-- contract documents. The result is that it puts the consultants and the Cite both in a very difficult position. If the project proceeds, per approved des.gn development documents. there is no issue. If it does not, we need to resolve the issue of compensation with you. Bergquist Rohkohl Johnson Sleiter 400 Sibley St., Suite 500 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Phone (612) 222-3701 e- - ! v—t icta Mr. Jim Willis Plymouth Community Center March 13, 1990 Page 2 We are willing to provide anyone involved with as much information as possible to help in the decision. I also need to remind you again of three issues in the agreement, 1) The adjustment in fee based on the cost estimate from the construction manager at the completion of design development; 2) Article 6.4 dealing with suspension after three months, which is now in effect; and 3) Article 10 involving termination, if that is the decision of City. The bottom line, Jim, is that we cannot afford to have this situation remain in limbo much longer. In fact, I need to place a deadline of April 15 when the City Council will take action on the future of the project so that we will know what our response will be. Very truly yours, BWBR ARCHITECTS, INC. *Lloygquist, FAIA Vice President LB/jn 'T KXXXDCCIOYiNXIiNXN)bMKk4itK)f WpL.*jOXRK31MX l13KdC1€44)g4�I�XXJX�x�1�C5I�� X+i��PX�X�KX??PR��€�€�4�it'R?I�4CRfK�f4�'R�kg�K�� 6,2 PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES 6.21 Payments on account of the Architect's Additional Services, as defined in Paragraph 1.7, and- for Reimburs- able Expenses, as defined in Article 5, shall be made monthly upon presentation of the Architect's statement of services rendered or expenses incurred. 63 PAYMENTS WITHHELD 63.1 No deductions shall be made from the Architect's compensation on account of penalty, liquidated damages or other sums withheld from payments to Contractors, or on account of changes in Construction Cost other than those for which the Architect is held legally liable. 6,4 PROJECT SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT 6.4.1 If the Project is suspended or abandoned in whole or in part for more than three months, the Architect shall be compensated for all services performed prior to re- ceipt of written notice from the Owner of such suspen- sion or abandonment, together with Reimbursable Ex- penses then due and all Termination Expenses as defined in Paragraph 10.4. If the Project is resumed after being suspended for more than three months, the Architect's compensation shall be equitably adjusted. ARTICLE 7 ARCHITECT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS 7.1 Records of Reimbursable Expenses and expenses per- taining to Additional Services and services performed on the basis of a Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense shall be kept on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and shall be available to the Owner or the Owner's authorized representative at mutually convenient times. Substantiation shall be sub- mitted with invoices for services. ARTICLE 8 OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DOCUMENTS 8.1 Drawings and Specifications as instruments of ser- vice are and shall remain the property of the Architect whether the Project for which they are made is executed or not. The Owner shall be permitted to retain copies, in- cludirig reproducible copies, of Drawings and Specifica- tions for information and reference in connection with the Owner's use and occupancy of the Project. The Draw- ings and Specifications shall not be used by the Owner on other projects, for additions to this Project, or for completion of this Project by others provided the Archi- tect is not in default under this Agreement, except by agreement in writing and with appropriate compensation to the Architect. 8.2 Submission or distribution to meet official regulatory requirements or for other purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication in dero- gation of the Architect's rights. 1 All claims, disputes and other matters in questio b een the parties to this Agreement arising out of r rela 'ng to this Agreement or the breach thereof, sh be deci by arbitration in accordance with the Co truc- tion In stry Arbitration Rules of the American rbitra- tion As iation then obtaining unless the pa 'es mutu- ally agree therwise. No arbitration arisin out of or relating to th Agreement shall include, by nsolidation, joinder or in a other manner, any additi al person not a party to this A eement except by wn en consent con- taining a specific ference to this Agr ement and signed by the Architect, th Owner and any ther person sought to be joined. Any co nt to arbit tion involving an ad- ditional person or pe s shall t constitute consent to arbitration of any disput not escribed therein or with any person not named or cribed therein. This agree- ment to arbitrate and any ment to arbitrate with an additional person or pe ns my consented to by the parties to this Agreeme shall b specifically enforceable under the prevailing a itration la 9.2 ' Noticeof the mand for arbitr ion shall be filed in writing with the o er party to this A eement and with the American A itration Association. a demand shall be made withi a reasonable time after th claim, dispute or other mat r in question has arisen. In event shall the deman for arbitration be made after the ate when institutio of legal or equitable proceedings ased on such cl ' , dispute or other matter in question uld be barre y the applicable statute of limitations. 9.3 he award rendered by the arbitrators shall be al, a judgment may be entered upon it in accordance w plicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof. ARTICLE 10 TERMINATI K�F AGREEMENT 10.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days' written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with its terms through no fault of the party initiating the termination. 10.2 This Agreement may be terminated by the Owner upon at least seven days' written notice to the Architect in the event that the Project is permanently abandoned. 103 In the event of termination not the fault of the Ar- chitect, the Architect shall be compensated for all services performed to the termination date, together with Reim- bursable Expenses then due and all Termination Expenses as defined in Paragraph 10.4. 10.4 Termination Expenses include expenses directly attributable to termination for which the Architect is not otherwise compensated, plus an amount computed as a percentage of the total Basic and Additional Compensa- tion earned to the time of termination, as follows: .1 20 percent if termination occurs during the Schematic Design Phase; or .2 10 percent if termination occurs during the Design Development Phase; or .3 5 percent if termination occurs during any subse- quent Phase. AIA DOCUMENT 8141/CM • OWNER -ARCHITECT AGREEMENT • CONSIRUCTION MANAGEMENT EDITION • DUNE 1980 EDITION 7 B141/CM-1980 AIAE' • 01980 • THE AMERICAN INS117UIE Or ARCHITECTS 1735 NEW PORI: AVENUE, N\1'., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 CSM-3j\bjic) L% �_ l ARTICLE 14 BASIS OF COMPENSATION The Owner shall compensate the Architect for the Scope of Services provided, in accordance with Article 6, Payments to the Architect, and the other Terms and Conditions of this Agreement, as follows: 14.1 AN INITIAL PAYMENT of thirtythousandlollars (S30 000 ) shall be made upon execu- tion of this Agreement and credited to the Owner's account as follows: to the first payments due from Owner. 14,2 BASIC COMPENSATION �14.2.1�OR BASIC SERVICES, as described in Paragraphs 1.1 through 1.5, and any other services included in Article 15 ---� s part of Basic Services, Basic Compensation shall be computed as follows: Proj�to j�afy (Here insert basis of compensation, including fixed amounts, multiples or percentages, and idenitly Phases or parts methods of compensation apply, if necessary.) A lump sum of seven hundred eighty seven thousand five hundred dollars ($787,500), representing 7.5% of estimated $10,500,000 construction budget. This lump sum will be adjusted based upon the construction manager's detailed construction cost estimates of the approved project scope and design. 14.2.2 Where compensation is based on a Stipulated Sum or Percentage of Construction Cost, payments for Basic Ser- vices shall be made as provided in Subparagraph 6.1.2, so that Basic Compensation for each Phase shall equal the following percentages of the total Basic Compensation payable: (Include any additional Phases as appropriate.) Schematic Design Phase: Design Development Phase: Construction Documents Phase: Bidding or Negotiation Phase: Construction Phase: f if teen percent ( 15 %) twenty percent ( 20 %) thirty five percent ( 35 %) f ive percent ( 5 %) twenty five percent ( 25 %) 143 FOR PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES, as described in Paragraph 1.6, compensation shall be computed separately in accordance with Subparagraph 1.6.2. (Here insert basis of compensation which may be a stipulated sum for a given period of time or a Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense as derived in Article 4. If a Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense is used, the Multiple should be clearly stated.) N/A AIA DOCUMENT B141/CM OWNER -ARCHITECT AGREEMENTCONSTRUCTION MANAGLIIENT EDITION JUNE 1980 EDITION B141/CM-1980 9 AIAa • 01980 • THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE Of ARCHITECTS. 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W., \1 ASIt1NGTUN, D.C. 20006 C.\'CVN-31 kb1CLO MllNICIPAL M � LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION 0 15oo Northland Plaza 3800 West 80th Street Bloomington. Minnesota 55431 (612) 893-6650 * House Research Department Projections October 3, 1989 Testimony Provided to the House Property Tax Subcommittee March 2, 1990. .dhl Member Cities: Bloomington. Brooklyn Park. Burnsville. Eagan, Eden Prairie. Edina. Inver Grove Heights. Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka. Plymouth. Roseville. Shoreview. White Bear Lake. Woodbury C \ CNN -3/1"e140 1990 Effective 1990 Effective 1990 Tax Tax Rate Tax Rate 1990 Average 1990 Average Tax Rate C -I > 100R Homes Home Value Homes Statewide .99 5.12 1.28 N/A N/A Metro 1.01 5.11 1.38 $ 87,300 $1,075 Non -Metro .96 5.21 1.06 $ 44,800 $ 430 Suburbs North .98 4.96 1.17 $ 79,400 $ 888 Suburbs East 1.02 5.15. 1.40 $ 93,300 $1,206 Suburbs South .95 4.88 1.30 $ 89,700 $1,054 Suburbs West 1.02 5.07 1.63 $106,200 $1,534 Minneapolis 1.06 5.25 1.31 $ 70,600 $ 773 St. Paul 1.04 5.21 1.22 $ 69,900 $ 748 Northwest Cities 1.04 5.07 1.07 $ 36,500 $ 378 N. Central Cities .97 4.99 1.05 $ 37,000 $ 358 Northeast Cities 1.25 5.99 1.31 $ 37,300 $ 467 Taconite Cities 1.08 5.41 .73 $ 28,700 $ 153 Southwest Cities 1.03 5.14 1.07 $ 35,900 $ 369 Central Cities .88 5.31 1.13 $ 53,500 $ 469 Southeast Cities 1.02 5.18 1.11 $ 48,200 $ 491 * House Research Department Projections October 3, 1989 Testimony Provided to the House Property Tax Subcommittee March 2, 1990. .dhl Member Cities: Bloomington. Brooklyn Park. Burnsville. Eagan, Eden Prairie. Edina. Inver Grove Heights. Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka. Plymouth. Roseville. Shoreview. White Bear Lake. Woodbury C \ CNN -3/1"e140 CIN OF PLYMOUTFF Local City Officials Attend Legislative Conference Lloyd Ricker and Bob Zitur, City Councilmembers of the City of Plymouth were two of over 400 city officials and legislators attending the annual League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference in St. Paul. The possible rise in property taxes and cutbacks in local government services that could result from the Governor's proposed budget cuts were the main topics during the conference. The Governor is proposing $200 million in budget adjustments, mainly spending cuts, to solve the State's $145 million revenue shortfall. The Governor's proposal includes a $300 million, or 17 percent cut in property tax relief in the next biennium, and $66 million in the current budget year. The authors of the state's property tax laws discussed how big the cuts to cities may be. Sen. Doug Johnson, Chair, Senate Committee on Taxes, and Rep. Paul Ogren, Chair, House Committee on Taxes, were two of the speakers. A panel of city officials commented on the possible changes in the property tax laws. C',M --311 %* !40 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Rep. Robert Vanasek, Speaker of the House, and Rep. William Schreiber, House Minority Leader, addressed pending legislation. Other topics city officials discussed were pay equity, consolidated election day, solid waste, and tax increment financing. -30- c %M -3! 110 I C.o Morley Bus Company Transportation Specialists ❑ Division Office Suburban Paratransit 7434 So. Washington Ave. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (612) 9445076 14 March 1990 Main Office 407 S.W. 15th Street Forest Lake, MN 55025 (612) 464-8878 ❑ Division Office St. Paul Terminal 14 E. Acker Street St. Paul. MN 55117 (612) 227-9507 ❑ Division Office Kare Kabs 1090 N. Snelling Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 (612) 645-1441 We are pleased to announce that the stock of Morley Bus Company has been acquired by National School Bus Service, Inc., a nationwide company intending to further diversify in the paratransit industry. The corporation of Morley Bus Company remains intact; all of our contracts and services will continue to operate as they did in the past. The management team at Morley Bus Company will remain in place and will continue to provide you with the personal working relationship necessary in this specialized transportation industry. John and Malcolm Morley chose NSBS from a number of interested buyers for two main reasons: First, NSBS is committed to maintain and expand the specialized service offered by Morley Bus Company; and to strengthen the excellent relationships built by Morley with its customers. S��ord, Ncuc has the resources needed to inve;,t: in tn- equipment and facilities necessary to continue the standard of excellence you have come to expect; and to attain the long-term goals of expanded transportation services in your community and elsewhere in this metropolitan community. Enclosed is a copy of the NSBS Mission Statement, and a letter written to our employees from John Nolan, President of NSBS, that indicates NSBS' commitment to our diversified transportation service. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are confident that this new relationship will be beneficial to Morley Bus Company and to you, our valued customers. Sincerely, Mary C. Scheierl C\cin 31ttot'�0 Joseph J. Morley John R. Mathews NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SERVICE; INC. 18-4 EAST DUNDEE RD., SUITE 103 BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010 • 708/382-0525 FAX 708/382-0575 February 20, 1990 All Employees of Morley Bus Company: Today, Morley Bus Company was acquired by National School Bus Service, Inc. National is one of the largest school bus transportation companies in the country. We provide transportation for high school and elementary school children, as well as those enrolled in special education programs, in nine states. We also are providers of demand/response and paratransit transportation services in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. We recognize Morley Bus as a high-quality company with a fine reputation in the communities you serve. Because of the dedication of its employees to provide safe, reliable service, the integration of the Morley oper- ations into National's organization will be made much easier. I believe that the resources that National brings to this company will enhance the qualities already existing and will allow Morley Bus to accept the challenges of continued growth without compromise. Our Mission Statement will become yours. In part, it states that we are "determined to be the safest, the most reliable and the most cost-effective supplier of quality transportation and related services ...." We depend on the full development of each and every employee. We shall make the investments necessary to establish a standard of excellence and to recognize the importance of a long-term presence in the community. James N. Smith, Vice President, Operations, will be the NSBS officer directly responsible for Morley operations. I sincerely appreciate John and Malcolm Morley's assistance during the transition period and John's commitment to helping grow the company in the future. Sincerely, John G. Nolan President SAFETY AND SERVICE GIC-p t.J rl HLITTON & KENNEDY 3. 6.1990 16:00 P. FROM: Patrick S. Murphy, Director, Public Works Department SUBJECT: CSAH 73 According to Gary Thompson, Mn/OOT Resident Engineer, the new CSAH 73 bridge over 1394 will be opened to traffic in the fell of 1990. Current scheduling calls for completion by November 15 at the latest. However, the permanent interchange ramps between 1394 and CSAH 73 may not be operational this fall because of possible construction delays, In that event temporary connections will be provided so that all interchange movements can be made. Several years ago preliminary concept layouts were drawn by our department -showing a straightened connection on CSAH 73 between Sunset Trail and TH 53. These layouts showed CSAH 73 extending straight north from Sunset Trail, then curving easterly to intersect TH 53 at the existing CSAH 73 (South Shore Drive) intersection, Presumably due to low priority, this project has not appeared in our capital improvement program (CIP). The currently approved 1990-94 CIP does not include a prdjeot at this location. PBM/DLH:gk P.S. The bridge over I-394 will be on a straight alignment and not as it was previously. Vern Genzlinger LSM-3l1�o(It G CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order to 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners John Wire, Hal Pierce, Dennis Zylla, Joy Tierney, and Michael Stulberg. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Larry Marofsky. STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Sr. Clerk/Typist Denise Lanthier. V 1 MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to approve the Minutes for the February 14, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. Chairman Plufka abstained. Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Hans Hagen Homes for a Preliminary Plat and Rezoning from FRD to R -1A and B-3 located at the southwest corner of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 24. Commissioner Stulberg excused himself from the discussions of this item. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the February 14, 1990, staff report. Commissioner Zylla asked staff if there is anything east of Dunkirk that could effect the proposed Medina Road alignment. Coordinator Dillerud responded negatively and stated that in the alignment through plat on the east end was correct. Commissioner Zylla asked staff if further analysis was done to assure it does not interfere. City Engineer Faulkner responded that it would tie in at Dunkirk Lane. c��-31�v1�o MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED HANS HAGEN HOMES (89090) Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 25 Commissioner Zylla stated that the petitioner will need Medina Road access and asked staff if the intersection at County Road 24 and Dunkirk will get closed. City Engineer Faulkner responded that closing the County Road 24/Dunkirk Lane intersection is part of his recommendation. Commissioner Zylla asked staff what the time frame is for the proposed construction of new Medina Road. City Engineer Faulkner responded that construction of new Medina Road is included in the 1990 Capital Improvements Program. Chairman Plufka stated that the City will need to preserve options. Commissioner Tierney stated she was concerned that the petitioner does not have direct access to their site from Medina Road. City Engineer Faulkner stated that there will be reasonable access to the site from Dunkirk Lane on the south. Chairman Plufka stated that from a practical standpoint, no B-3 business could survive with minimal access as staff has recommended. City Engineer Faulkner stated that his recommendation was based on the traffic analysis. Commissioner Tierney asked staff if the Dunkirk cul-de-sac would serve both Hans Hagen and the site to the east. City Engineer Faulkner responded affirmatively. Commissioner Pierce asked staff what purpose the "bubble" will serve on proposed Medina Road. City Engineer Faulkner responded that the "bubble" will serve as a driveway for the proposed residential lots abutting it, but that staff recommended against this design feature. Commissioner Pierce asked staff what the traffic level is estimated to become. Chairman Plufka stated that the reason for the proposed relocation of the Medina Road intersection to the south is to stay away from Highway 55. Commissioner Wire asked staff if the proposed intersection of County Road 24 with Highway 55 will be of a cloverleaf design. Ckrn--shtomO Planning Commission Minutes 'February 28, 1990 Page 26 City Engineer Faulkner responded that the intersection will be of a folded diamond design. He further added that estimated traffic on Medina Road in the year 2010 consists of 13,000 vehicles per day. Chairman Plufka introduced Hans Hagen, the petitioner. Mr. Hagen stated he felt the City should deal with the Transportation Plan and decide on the location of the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24. He stated he would be agreeable to dedicate the easements needed for Medina Road and County Road 24 to accomplish the alignment suggested in the Hennepin County sketch design. He stressed that Plymouth Meadows will need access to Medina Road as well. Commissioner Tierney asked Mr. Hagen why he proposes to have access onto County Road 24. Mr. Hagen responded that the right -in and right -out design would reduce traffic congestion by eleminating some left turns to the site. He added that the proposed vacation of Dunkirk Lane will divide County Road 24 from Medina Road to the north. Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Hagen if it is appropriate to have a single family residential lots abut a collector street, such as proposed by his plat. Mr. Hagen responded that townhomes would be more appropriate, and added that the "bubble" would provide safety for those residents backing out of their driveways. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Jerry Theis of 801 Valley Drive, St. Michael. Mr. Theis stated he is the owner of Dundee Nursery and he objects to the realignment of County Road 24 depicted by the Hennepin County sketch attached to the Engineer's memorandum on this application. He further stated he was upset about the lack of notice on the road alignment issue. Chairman Plufka introduced Richard Bloom of 14600 Woodruff Road, Wayzata. Mr. Bloom stated he is the developer of the property to the west of Hans Hagen's site. He stated he encourages the City to quickly resolve the issue of County Road 24 and Medina Road. He stated he concurs with the construction of Medina Road this year. Chairman Plufka introduced Dave Dahl of 4255 Kingsview Lane. C�t'n.3�lbi9.o z -1C.. Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 27 Mr. Dahl stated he is the developer and owner of Plymouth Meadows. He stated he is at a standstill until the City decides on this plat because he needs sanitary sewer that comes through this plat for his development. He encourages the City to move expediently. He further added that he is in favor of the proposed plan. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Wire stated that it is apparent that the developers wish to move ahead quickly; therefore, he felt the Commission should move this item onto City Council with a recommendation for denial. Chairman Plufka stated that he felt the City should be able to make a decision about the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24, and the County Road 24 alignment south of that intersection. This would settle design issues for this and other parcels in this vicinity. Commissioner Zylla concurred with Chairman Plufka. He added he wants to move this proposal forward to the City Council with the recommendation for approval. Commissioner Tierney asked staff what the reason was to have a 90 degree angle at the intersection of proposed County Road 24 and Medina Road if, eventually, Medina Road extends further west at a different location. Coordinator Dillerud responded that the City does not know where County Road 24 will be located --it could remain in the current location. He added that the developer needs to accommodate the intersection as existing since the alignment of Medina Road would not be physically changed for some time. Chairman Plufka stated he does not feel comfortable recommending approval of this proposal because he feels it is an inapproprate Preliminary Plat for single family residential development fronting on Medina Road, a collector street. Commissioner Wire stated he also does not feel comfortable recommending approval of this proposal because with the proposed realignment of County Road 24 and Medina Road, there will be many severed parcels. Commissioner Zylla stated that he feels Dunkirk is a minor collector and does not agree with the cul-de-sac concept recommended by the City staff. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Plufka, to MOTION TO DENY recommend denial of the Preliminary Plan and Rezoning from FRD to R -1A and B-3 for Hans Hagen Homes located at the C,%"% -S lw Lao Planning Commission Minutes 'February 28, 1990 Page 28 southwest corner of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 24, deleting all the conditions and replacing them with one condition stating that the developers has incomplete knowledge of the Thoroughfare Guide Plan changes and is unable to go ahead with his plans. The motion also includes a recommendation to the City Council that they define the location of the County Road 24 and Medina Road intersection in order to proceed with the development of that intersection. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, to amend the main motion by restoring Condition 1 and deleting the words "Medina Road" on the second line. Chairman Plufka stated that the reason he wants to restore Condition 1 by deleting the words "Medina Road" is because he feels Medina Road is an appropriate access point. He stated he feels it is inappropriate to not have an easy access into a convenience store. Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Zylla, and Tierney Nay. MOTION failed. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to amend the main motion by restoring Condition 1. Commissioner Tierney stated she felt that because of the unknown location of County Road 24, it would be best to concur with staff's recommendation regarding limitation of access to Medina Road. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Wire and Zylla Nay. MOTION carried. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to amend the main motion by restoring Condition 3. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION carried. Commissioner Pierce asked staff if the trail dedication recommended would be in lieu of cash. Coordinator Dillerud responded that it depends upon how it is dedicated --easement or outlot. As an outlot it would be in lieu of cash at least partly. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, to amend the main motion by restoring Condition 4 and deleting the words "fee or" in the last line. Chairman Plufka stated that his reason for restoring Condition 4 by deleting the words "fee or" is because it would be easy vacate an easement if the County Road 24 alignment changes. CkM-31wLC%4 MOTION TO AMEND VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND FAILED MOTION TO AMEND VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED MOTION TO AMEND VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED MOTION TO AMEND y� C. - Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 29 Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND carried. CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Tierney to amend the main motion by MOTION TO AMEND restoring Condition 2. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION TO AMEND FAILED - NO SECOND MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, MOTION TO AMEND to amend the main motion of Commissioner Wire by deleting all verbage except for the denial recommendation. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED Roll Call Vote on main motion as amended. 4 Ayes. VOTE - MAIN MOTION Commissioner Zylla Nay. MOTION carried. CARRIED Commissioner Zylla stated that the reason for his vote to deny is because the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24 is acceptable to the City and he felt the right-of- way could be fixed. He further stated he disagrees with the "bubble" on Medina Road to serve Lot 4, and he added that closure of Dunkirk is not relevant to what the applicant is proposing. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, MOTION TO ADVISE CITY to advise the City Council that the Planning Commission COUNCIL finds that the determination of the alignment of County Road 24 and Medina Road is critical to the orderly development of the property south of Medina Road on either side of proposed County Road 24, and that the Planning Commission finds that the intersection can be determined without predisposing where County Road 24 crosses Highway 55; and therefore the Planning Commission recommends that the determination of that intersection be undertaken as part of the study of Medina Road at the earliest possible time. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED Chairman Plufka called for a recess at 9:30 p.m. Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Trammell Crow TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY Company for a Rezoning, Lot Division/Consolidation, Site (90005) Plan, and Variance for Plymouth Business Center located at the northwest corner of Berkshire Lane and County Road 9. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the February 14, 1990, staff report. G%M-31btbc" Planning Commission Minutes -February 28, 1990 Page 30 Chairman Plufka introduced John Griffith, representing the petitioner. Mr. Griffith stated he was in agreement with the February 14, 1990, staff report, except with respect to the recommended condition as to a covenant declaring day care use of the south parcel. He referred the Planning Commission to his letter of February 26, 1990, objecting to the covenant proposed by staff. Commissioner Stulberg asked Mr. Griffith what the other options are for other uses in the facility. Mr. Griffith responded that their main choice would be for a day care facility. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Pierce asked staff if the screening from LA -2 Zoning District is a requirement. Coordinator Dillerud responded that it is a requirement to screen the parking, but not the structure. Commissioner Pierce expressed his concern that the loading dock would not be screened from the LA -2 Zoning District. Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Griffith if Trammell Crow Company plans to berm on the west side when they grade for additional screening. Mr. Griffith responded affirmatively, where enough room remains. Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Griffith if the height of the proposed structure will be the same as the existing structure at 6th Avenue North east of Xenium. Mr. Griffith responded that the height will be the same,. but the finish will be different. He stated Trammel Crow Company plans to "break up" the length of the building with columns. Commissioner Zylla expressed his concern that steps should be taken to "soften" the building's exterior appearance as well as to have an adequate Landscape Plan because of the LA -2 guiding to the west. Mr. Griffith stated that Trammell Crow Company has hired a concrete company out of Chicago who specializes in unique concrete appearances. He stated that the shading in the c%rc% - 21 t is t.CLa Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 ' Page 31 grooves of the concrete will be darker, creating a sort of "column feel." Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Griffith if there was a reason Trammell Crow Company chose this site instead of the site across the street. Mr. Griffith responded that the narrow site made a better alternative than the one across the street. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to recommend approval of the request by Trammell Crow Company for a Rezoning, Lot Division/Consolidation, Site Plan, and Variance to create a lot in the I-1 district of less than 2 acres for Plymouth Business Center located in the northwest quadrant of Berkshire Lane and County Road 9, subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report of February 14, 1990. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Zylla, to amend the main motion by deleting the last sentence in Condition 10 and replacing it with a sentence stating that no variances are granted or implied. Roll Call Vote on the motion to amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND carried. CARRIED Roll Call Vote on the main motion as amended. 6 Ayes. VOTE - MAIN MOTION MOTION carried. CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Eiden EIDEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. Construction, Inc. for a preliminary Plat for Hawthorne (90006) Place located west of Highway 101, south of 8th Avenue. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the February 13, 1990, staff report. Chairman Plufka introduced Tony Eiden, the petitioner. Mr. Eiden stated he was in agreement with the February 13, 1990, staff report. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Baxter of 17835 6th Avenue North. Mr. Baxter stated he felt Eiden Construction, Inc. builds quality homes, but asked the Commission if 11 houses is too many to build on the site. Chairman Plufka responded that their proposal meets all the City standards and further stated that Eiden Construction, Inc. is not asking for any variances. e,. m -, 31 Lw 4.0 Planning Commission Minutes 'February 28, 1990 Page 32 Commissioner Stulberg added that the average lot size for this proposal is approximately 23,000 square feet, and the City standard is 18,500 square feet. Mr. Baxter asked staff if the environment will be protected during the construction. Coordinator Dillerud explained the rules for erosion control and tree preservation. Mr. Baxter asked staff if they could have the cul-de-sac on 6th Avenue designated. Coordinator Dillerud recommended he write to the City Engineer regarding this. Commissioner Stulberg added that Mr. Baxter should get his letter to the City Engineer as soon as possible to go along with this proposal. Chairman Plufka introduced Ronald Goltz of 17615 8th Avenue North. Mr. Goltz stated that he is pleased with the quality homes Eiden Construction, Inc. builds, but is concerned with the drainage on the west side of the church parking lot. He stated he would like to see the ditch graded to make it look better. City Engineer Faulkner stated that he will need to work with the church to get an easement, where needed. Coordinator Dillerud added that the bulk of the ditch is on the church property and stated that it is part of the storm water drainage plan on the Final Plan. Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Kratoska of 615 Narcissus Lane. Mr. Kratoska expressed. his concern that the drainage pond located west of the church parking lot would be removed. Coordinator Dillerud stated that the pond will remain the same according to the grading plan for the plat. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Zylla, to .recommend approval of the request by Eiden Construction, Inc. for a Preliminary Plat for Hawthorne Place located west of Highway 101, south of 8th Avenue, subject to the conditions set forth by staff in the February 13, 1990, staff report, but adding a condition stating that structures exist on the site in conflict with the plat C_ -"'r .3114140 Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 33 design. Removal of those structures should be a condition of the plat approval. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka appointed Commissioner Pierce to replace Commissioner Tierney as the liaison for the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. Chairman Plufka appointed Commissioner Zylla to continue being the liaison for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Chairman Plufka stated appointments run to the end of the year. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. C-4 %M -31-WIs0 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED 2lb CITY OF PLM47JT i BOARD OF zMM ADJUSTHUM AND APPEALS FEBEUIM 13, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals was called to order at 7:05 p.m. MENBERS PRESENT: Chairman Anderson, Camu ssioners Bigelow, Hoff, Naftzger, Porzio and Tierney FOM RS ABSENT: Camussioner Patterson STAFF PRESENT: Associate Planner Al Cottingham Building Official Joe Ryan Camamity Development Director Blair Tremere Assistant City Attorney Jim Straanen NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Anderson introduced the Board members and reviewed the duties of the Board. Chairman arson introduced the request submitted by Jerome and Betty Begin for an appeal of an Administrative determination concerning property described as PIN 04-118- 22-43-0005. Chai nren Anderson reminded the Board members that they are not evaluating this request as a variance, but as an appeal to the Zoning . Official's administrative ruling that the Zoning Ordinance does not allow the issuance of a building permit as requested. Mr. Mike London, attorney, represented the Begin's along with Ms. Barb DeMars and Randy Begin. Mr. .London gave an overview of the request noting that they had submitted a building permit application on January 16, 1990 and on January 26, 1990 they were denied the bui-lding permit because the Zoning Ordinance does not allow a "picnic shelter" in the FRD (Future Restricted Development) District. Mr. London noted that the shelter was constructed in August, 1989 without a building permit. He stated the petitioner felt the property had been "rezoned" to private recreation due to the wetlands restricting the amount of usable property on this site. He illustrated on a survey of the property where the required 200 foot Shoreland management setback was located versus a variance that the Begins's had sought for a 100 foot setback versus what the City Council ultimately approved as a 140 V -%M- 3It(*(q0 Board of Zoning Adjustments & Appeals February 13, 1990 Page 2 foot setback. He noted the Begins had bought the property 15 years ago and that the greater restrictions on the property had been created since that time, and have severely limited the use of the land. He noted the shelter is for the use only by the Begins, it will never be enclosed and will remain as it currently exists. Mr. London stated the City had already set a precedent at Parhers Lake where the City had constructed picnic shelters on public park property. He stated nothing could be constructed on this property without a variance and therefore the land has been reclassified to private recreation and that is what the picnic shelter is to be used for. Mr. London then showed pictures of the shelter as built on the site to the Board. Chairman Anderson inquired why the shelter was originally constructed without a penait. Ms. DeMars stated they constructed the shelter as a surprise for her parents and did not realize that it required a building permit. Chairman Anderson inquired of staff if there is such a Zoning District as a private recreation district. Planner Cottingham responded no. Chairman Anderson reminded the Board the decision before then is whether or not the structure would be allowed, and not the setbacks of this structure. Ccmnissioner Naftzger inquired if the structure had met the setbacks if a permit would have been issued. Building Official Ryan responded no since this is an accessory structure and could not be constructed without a principal structure on the site. Mr. London stated the principal use of the property is now private recreation and thus, the picnic shelter is accessory to that use. Chairman Anderson inquire why this structure is not classified as a principal structure. Building Official Ryan stated Section 7, Subdivision C, Paragraph 35 specifies that private recreation facilities are accessory uses, and Section 4 defines classes of uses and structures. M --ib Board of Zoning Adjustments & Appeals February 13, 1990 Page 3 Building Official Ryan noted the Board need only to determine if his interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance was correct. Chairman Anderson stated the Board is not to look at amending the ordinance, but using the current Zoning Ordinance requirements, decide whether the Zoning Official acted appropriately. Commissioner Tierney stated she sees a very large area in order to construct a home on this site within the setbacks the City Council had approved. Ms. DeMars pointed out with the particular soils and the tree locations on this site, the area identified by Commissioner Tierney was not the best area for the home desired by her parents. The best area was closer to the lake. Cammissioner Hoff inquired if when the Begins purchased this land 15 years ago they were under the understanding that they had land that was usable. Mr. London responded affirmatively, noting the Begins had found out later that they did not have as much usable land due to the Department of Natural Resources regulations. Commissioner Hoff inquired why a permit was not taken out for the structure. Ms. DeMars stated she did not think a building permit was required for the structure and they had already put fence on the property before this structure was built. Commissioner Porzio asked for an explanation of principal uses versus accessory use. Planner Cottingham gave an explanation of the two definition, citing the Zoning Ordinance definitions. Ms. DeMars stated they felt the picnic shelter was a principal use and not an accessory use. Mr. London stated the Board should determine the appropriate use of the land is as private recreation and therefore, the picnic shelter would be allowed. Commissioner Bigelow pointed out that private recreation is accessory based on the Zoning Ordinance and not a permitted or principal use. The legal zoning of the land is FRD (Future Restricted Develcgnent). C�'�'R • 3I�vt4o Board of Zoning Adjustments & Appeals February 13, 1990 Page 4 Commissioner Naftzger pointed out only the City Council could amend the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. DeMars showed the board a copy of a 1982 City Park Plan and stated the City was doing this in order to devalue the property so they could purchase the property for park purposes and then put up their own shelter. ccm1 unity Development Director Tremere stated the City has no intention to purchase the land for a park and that the graphic that Ms. DeMam presented is not the current Comprehensive Parks Plan. He further pointed out that the City approved a variance for the Begins to construct a new hone on this property about one year ago. Chairman Anderson asked if Mr. London, Ms. DeMars or Mr. Begin had anything else they would like to add to the discussion for the record. Mr. London stated that they had nothing more to present. MOTION by Cc missioner Naftzger, seconded by Commissioner Bigelow to adopt Resolution No. B90-01 to uphold the staff interpretation of the Ordinance thus denying the appeal of Jercme and Betty Begin fiat an administrative determination. VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOTION Carried. Chairman Anderson reviewed the right to appeal the Board's Ruling to the City Council. Mr. London acknowledged they were aware of the process. The board reviewed the staff memo regarding the variance procedures issues discussed by the board on January 18, 1990. Conmi.ssioner Naftzger recumieanded that one of the items that should be included with the staff reports is to identify other variances that may have been approved in the vicinity of the request. Camiunity Development Director Tramere reviewed the 11 items in the January 23, 1990 memo to be sure that all other items had been recorded appropriately. He said the staff looked forward to working with the Board to implement methods that the City can use to clarify and facilitate the procedures for requesting variances and appeals. The information products provided to the public are critical. He noted staff would be putting together revised handouts in draft fonn to be reviewed by the board prior to publication. c.r�-311brs0 �1b MOTION TO APPROVE �eaT U� 0-11 kIV KiWI..-A0:A11 Board of Zoning Adjustments & Appeals February 13, 1990 Page 5 Carmissioner Naftzger stated he would like to extend his appreciation to the outdoing marbers for the years they have served on the board. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.- W-, % IV% - 3 1 % k. I C% 0 .m.. W-,%IV%-31%k.ISe BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Minutes of February 15, 1990 Call to Order The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Peter Enck at 11:35 A.M., Thursday, February 15, 1990, at the New Hope City Center. Roll Call: Crystal: Comm!ssioner BILI "dank Golden Valley: Alternate Commissioner Dean Chenoweth Medicine Lake: Commissioner John O'Toole Minneapolis: Commissioner Perry Smith Minnetonka: Commissioner David Sonnenberg New Hope: Commissioner Peter Enck Plymouth: Commissioner Fred Moore Robbinsdale: Commissioner Lee Gustafson St. Louis Park: Commissioner Don Rye Engineer: Len Kremer Counsel: Curt Pearson Corps of Engineers Representative: William Spychalla Recorder: Elaine Anderson Approval or Correction of Minutes: Mr. Pearson corrected the minutes as follows: Page 5 - Item 3. Change "modified to remove the large willow" to "modified so that the large willow will not have to be removed." With this correction, it was moved by Mr. Monk and seconded by Mr. Rye that the minutes of January 18 be approved. Carried unanimously. Financial Statements: Mr. Chenoweth presented the financial statements as of February 15, 1990, showing a checking account balance of $8051.82, an investment balance of $274,444.51, and a construction account balance of $28,487.34. Mr. Moore moved acceptance of the statement subject to audit. Seconded by Mr. Monk and carried unanimously. The budget report had been Included for informational purposes. The Larry P. Larson firm had submitted a bid for the annual audit of the Commission. The estimated fee was $675.00. It was moved by Mr. Gustafson and seconded by Mr. O'Toole that the Larson firm be retained for the audit. Carried unanimously. Elaine Anderson will notify Mr. Larson. 0 0--31►vi4a �-_ C---' 2 Organizational Business: Chairman Enck declared the chair open for nominations: 1) Mr. Sonnenberg nominated Mr. Enck for Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Gustafson. Mr. Rye moved that the nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast. Seconded by Mr. O'Toole and carried unanimously. 2) Mr. Gustafson nominated Mr. Moore for Vice Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Monk. Mr. Rye moved that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast. Seconded by Mr. Chenoweth and carried unanimously. 3) Mr. Smith nominated Mr. Rye for Secretary. Seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg. Mr. Gustafson moved that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast. Seconded by Mr. O'Toole and carried unanimously. 4) Mr. Monk nominated for Treasurer. Secondedt by Mr. Moore. Mr. O'Toole moved that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast. Seconded by Mr. Gustafson and carried unanimously. 5) Mr. Rye moved that Mr. Donald Taylor of Golden Valley be appointed deputy treasurer. Seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously. The actual accounting is done by Sue Virnig. 6) Mr. Moore moved that the Golden Valley State Bank be the official depository for fiscal year 1990. Seconded by Mr. Monk and carried unanimously. 7) The Executive Committee was appointed by Chairman Enck. It consists of the officers plus Mr. Perry Smith of Minneapolis. 8) It was moved by Mr. O'Toole and seconded by Mr. Gustafson that a new bond for the treasurer from Brandon Howard Kohler and Rosenbloom (BHK&R) be approved. Carried unanimously. Presentation of Invoices for Payment 1) It was moved by Mr. Gustafson and seconded by Mr. Rye that the BHK&R invoice for $50.00 for a bond for the treasurer for fiscal year 1990 be approved for payment. Carried unanimously. 2) It was moved by Mr. Chenoweth and seconded by Mr. Smith that the Barr Engineering invoice for services and expenses for the period December 2 through February 3 for $10,387.10 be approved for payment subject to arithmetical verification. Carried unanimously. Mr. Kremer said this is the last Invoice for the 1989 fiscal year. He said that quite a .bit of work to be done under water quality has not been done and will have to be done at a later date. Communications Chairman: 1) An outline of the City Watershed Management Organization Grading and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance had been received from the Hennepin County Conservation District. Mr. Kremer indicated that this is not the final outline. C\ v -n - 3114Icl_a C-- 3 2) The executed copy of the Flood Damage Reduction Grant Agreement was received from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Kremer has talked to them about how we should apply for current funds. They will then reimburse us for $200,000. 3) Had a communication regarding an environmental law seminar. 4) Had received official notice from the City of Robbinsdale regarding the reappointment of Mr. Lee Gustafson as Commissioner and Mr. William Deblon as Alternate. The only remaining municipality to make their appointment to the Commission is St. Louis Park. Mr. Rye said that would be on the agenda next Monday evening. Counsel: Mr. Pearson said that he had conferred with Mr. Haumersen of the Corps of Engineers regarding the letter Minneapolis had sent invoking the dispute clause. Mr. Haumersen said that the letter was incomplete and that they need a corrected letter signed by the mayor of Minneapolis or approved by the City Council. Mr. Pearson has drafted a proposed letter to the Corps of Engineers and is conferring with the Minneapolis City Attorney's office to get a revised letter prepared. Engineer: 1) Mr. Kremer reported on a request for a proposal from the LCMR He detailed sources of funding and suggested that we submit a proposal for approximately $200,000 for those parts of the work at Fruen Mill that are above and beyond flood control. This would be under the Recreational Category - the first priority of the fund. It was moved by Mr. Gustafson and seconded by Mr. Monk that this proposal be prepared and sent. Mr. Pearson cautioned that in arriving at an agreement we don't want to waive any of the Commission's rights. The application should be submitted as a flood control project that needs some modifications to please the Park Board. Mr. Moore wanted to be sure that Bassett Creek Commission will not have to come up with any matching funds. The motion carried unanimously. 2) Mr. Kremer had received a copy of a proposed bill by Senator Gregg Dahl regarding the Legislative Task Force Report. The proposed legislation is Intended to carry out the Task Force recommendations. 3) Mr. Kremer reported that a bill is being introduced. by Senator Marcus Marsh. This is a wetland "no net loss" bill. Mitigation may be brought up where the wetland is being affected. This could restrict stormwater discharge if the discharge would significantly change the level of a wetland. 4) Mr. Kremer had received a copy of a letter from the PCA to the Corps. which means that the project can go ahead. Agreement was reached regarding the disposal of soils at the conduit entrance. Mr. Spychalla said that the bid opening would be March 13. They hope to award the bid by March 30. There are 48 planholders. 5) Mr. Kremer reported that he had been contacted by a developer who wishes to build over the old conduit. C.\rn -311 1p IC,o 6) Mr. Kremer reported that he had several calls from residents commenting that the creek is freezing solid in the area upstream and downstream of Douglas Avenue. This has happened before. The groundwater table drops below the bottom of the creek. Cooling water flows through the channel and freezes. At this point it Isn't causing any problems. Mr. Kremer will call the DNR and Indicate we are aware of the situation and that it is cooling water from discharges. It was moved by Mr. Rye and seconded by Mr. O'Toole that a letter also be sent to Honeywell and to General Mills as well as to the citizens who have called in, letters to be copied to the appropriate city engineers as well as Mr. John Schevenius. Carried unanimously. New Business 1) Mr. Kremer had received a copy of regarding groundwater appropriation E for 3 weeks from an area where there moved by Mr. Moore that a letter be objections to Honeywell's pumping Carried unanimously. a DNR request for a permit application t Honeywell. This is a proposal to pump Is contamination. After discussion it was sent to the DNR stating that we have no the water. Seconded by Mr. O'Toole. It is being recommended that all existing once -through cooling water be stopped over a 20 -year period and that they convert to other methods. Mr. Moore stated that if as high a fee is placed as they are considering, the runs will be closed shortly. 2) Mr. Kremer stated that he had had a request from the DNR for comments on a proposed groundwater appropriation at Medicine Lake by the Hennepin County Park Reserve District. They wish to pump two wells at the beach Into a curtained off area to prevent "swimmer's itch." This is caused by a parasite which preys on ducks, snails, and swimmers. Pumping has been tried in other areas and has been successful. A floating boom is used. There Is a chain attached to a poly curtain down to the bottom so that water cannot enter. The District will try to pump one well this year. If that doesn't provide enough water, they will pump another well next year. They are trying to get cooler water. Mr. Sonnenberg said they really are taking no water out except for evaporation. It will have no effect on the lake level. It was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Rye that a letter be sent to the DNR stating that we have no objections to the proposal. Carried unanimously. 3) Mr. Kremer stated that he had had a request from the DNR regarding the Brookview Golf Club. They wish to excavate a pond next to the creek and to build a green out in the peninsula. They are proposing to provide compensatory storage volume on the other side of the creek. Mr. Kremer said the concept is consistent with our policies but that the Golf Club should prepare a grading plan so that we can see if the storage and drainage equalize each other. It was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Chenoweth that a letter be sent to Golden Valley saying we have no objection providing the grading plan is presented and approved before the work is done. Carried unanimously. 31Vol 40 Old Business 1) Medicine Lake Lutheran Church (tabled last month), Plymouth. The original land use for the area of the plat was residential. This particular area is in the direct tributary area of the lake. The storage or lack of it at this location is somewhat Irrelevant. There are two city ponds downstream of the property. it was asked how we would address water quality in this area. We would have to take a look at the runoff pond and set some criteria as to how the downstream ponds would have to be designed. Mr. Kremer said he would like to look at the downstream ponds. It was asked how we could secure water quality consistent with the guidelines. There is a certain amount of storage that would have to be provided. We have negotiated a policy with the PCA. Mr. Kremer distributed another set of guidelines - "Policy: Runoff Water Quality Management In the Medicine Lake Watershed." A skimming policy is not required. We just try to get it whenever we can. Mr. Enck asked •if we should start requiring it for large parking lots. Mr. Moore said It isn't reasonable to apply it unless we apply it to all of them. He also said that he is in favor of them having skimming. Mr. Enck said we should have an affirmative policy. Mr. Kremer said this could be discussed at the March 7 meeting for city staff and Commissioners to be held at the Barr Engineering Co. office. As long as we are going to be mandated, we should try to handle it as each permit comes through. Wherever we have the opportunity to improve stormwater quality, we should. The purpose of the meeting will be to go through the plan and discuss how it it can be implemented. Mr. Kremer advised that the Commissioners should be familiar with the plan before they attend the meeting. It was asked If there was anything in the plan to provide for a spill in the creek. Such an emergency situation is the responsibility of the PCA. It was asked if the timing is sufficient so that we can advise the church that we are going to be requiring some changes to improve water quality. Mr. Moore said that we are going to be looking to protect water quality for each project comes up.being reviewed. Mr. Moore asked if we are going to put skimmers on the existing regional ponds. The EPA would like an evaluation of all the stormwater ponds. The EPA is also questioning the use of wetlands. Mr. O'Toole moved that we recommend that all cities make it mandatory that skimmers be used for all stormwater storage ponds. Seconded by Mr. Rye and carried unanimously. 2. Mr. Kremer reported that he had met with the Minneapolis Park Board regarding flood control work. There are some proposed modifications of the flood control plan in the Fruen Mill - Glenwood Inglewood area regarding sheet pile, one drop versus several drops, and a bridge instead of a double box. The Corps is willing to make the drop modification but is concerned about the increase in costs of sheetpiling. As far as the arch or bridge, a cost estimate will have to be prepared so that the Corps can evaluate It. Mr. Spychalla says they do not know whether it will work in the context of the design. He stated that the double box provides more than ample capacity and that the double box Is not readily visible the way the design is laid out. The Park Board wants this to be a recreational Cern -ZI LtE.i�iL� corridor. They wish to connect several parks. The Park Board Is proposing a trail. Mr. Pearson asked what latitude the Corps has in considering these requests. Mr. Spychalla stated that the requested changes, etc., may be a Commission or City cost. The big issue involving the construction of a structure other than the double box is the length of time the railroad would be out of service. We would have to provide a second engine so that they can take their cars someplace else. Corps Report Mr. Spychalla walked through the Corps Status Report of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Project as of February 15. Discussion followed. Adjournment Since there was no further business, it was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Monk that the meeting adjourn. Chairman Enck adjourned the meeting at 1:35 P.M. W. Peter Enck, Chairman Donald Rye, Secretary 0—.m-311�.1-,0 Elaine Anderson, Recorder Date: .o P. ='R� PLYMOUTH POUCE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1990 CLASS MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 9 0 46 40 182 27 2 0 3 1 41 1 62 129 1 33 1 1 TOTALS 1989 306 1990 269 -12% CLASS II 1989 1990 FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR COMM. STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC. OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D.W.I LID LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 14 9 28 5 78: 5 20 8 67 22 2 32 8 17 1 34 1 0 75 1 1 1 12 1 5 1 64 1 12 1 6 1 74 TOTALS 1989 290 1990 308 +6% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 0 22 168 0 0 180 0 7 2 3 52 0 23 146 0 0 1 -166 1 0 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 51 TOTALS 1989 434 1990 404 -7% CLASS IV TOTALS 1989 1944 1990 2011 +3.4% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 627 1990 591 -5.7% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 986 1990 769 -22% Ic,% vn -3I141ti.a CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1989 27% 1990 17.7% ASSIST 2654 1990 2992 +13% ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DONES'IC DETAIL ALARMS OUTS AGENCY SERVED DETAIL INFORMATION PERSON FOUND NUISANCE MISC 59 178 238 296 84 66 302 254 13 23 86 345 65 176 233 285 93 71 236 297 4 26 184 341 TOTALS 1989 1944 1990 2011 +3.4% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 627 1990 591 -5.7% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 986 1990 769 -22% Ic,% vn -3I141ti.a CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1989 27% 1990 17.7% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1989 2654 1990 2992 +13% .4 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH FEBRUARY 1990 CLASS MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 4 0 21 11 76 7 1 0 1 1 1 1 16 1 29 1 64 1 10 1 1 TOTALS 1989 120 1990 122 +1.6% CLASS II 1989 1990 FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR COMM STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC OFFENSES FAM/CHILD DW I LIC, LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 6 8 16 4 32= 2 8 5 31 13 1 5 3 1 7 1 17 1 0 40 1 7 1 4 1 28 1 4 1 3 1 38 TOTALS 1989 131 1990 152 +16% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 0 12 75 0 0 85 0 3 0 1 20 0 13 1 85 1 0 0 73 1 0 4 1 5 1 6 1 30 TOTALS 1989 196 1990 216 +10% CLASS IV TOTALS 1989 906 1990 975 +7.6% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 314 1990 281 -10.5% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 359 1990 353 -1.7% �.n, • 31►�I�o CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1989 26% 1990 16% ASSIST 1353 1990 1465 +8% DOMESTIC ANIMAL DETAIL FALSE ALARMS LOCK OUTS OTHER AGENCY WARRANT SERVED TRAFFIC DETAIL SUSPICION INFORMATION MISSING PERSON LOST FOUND PUBLIC NUISANCE MISC 25 78 122 140 33 31 137 114 6 10 38 172 28 81 121 133 45 34 131 142 2 13 78 167 TOTALS 1989 906 1990 975 +7.6% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 314 1990 281 -10.5% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 359 1990 353 -1.7% �.n, • 31►�I�o CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1989 26% 1990 16% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1989 1353 1990 1465 +8% PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY ALARM REPORT FEBRUARY 1990 MONTH POLICE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS .1989 92 70 1990 97 15 CHANGE +5.4 % -78.5% FIRE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS 1989 30 13 1990 29 9 CHANGE -3.3 % -30.8 % ( loIcta C"M - 3 1 tto / 4.p Cl p p O O O II 0 W O LO O O 0 It Ln H lD I- O In co II lD N rl II t!1 O II wa II w o M LO n rn rn aHw o, 14 r -q caaE >4 � 04 u a n Lr) COOC)0-A 00 m cq --4 CDgw0N0NNOM N a a I11 I as H I H w Ln M r-4 10 M r -i r -I II m H �� N z as o a a E w< H [a p 6C) M N r --I N M 11 M z aEr) II ll E-4 a II r�H 44 l< II X04 zU II 040 o II wa U II Aw a w a� Ha p"" o r1 N rl II m II E-1 0-i N II Er -I O 11i I� M r -I r -I r1 ri II Ol l II r -I `-I � a A rnrnorno W 00 N M U) U) O 0)m '--I O M N H coO H O II H to N II M N II tD O O O M Q1 N O 00 II mrnNkoLO Er) O %D It II 01 %D q' H O O II V) z A II II H !n DtoDW H z In > cn a W z E-+ W H a to to O Z H to A u a 000 Uf�UUw a(Jo az0 Ww •• w z H?awwHW ppOH0En wEnwa Enu< M .. 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Willis, City Manager Through Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works FROM Richard J. Pouliot, Project Coordinator SUBJECT: RECYCLING PROGRAM 1989 RECAP Attached is a graph which shows the number of tons of recyclables collected in the City on a monthly basis. The total tons collected via the curb side program in 1989 was 3,019 tons which equated to 14.6% of the residential waste stream. Waste Management, Inc. began collecting in the City during the month of June, collections prior to that were made by Supercycle, Inc. The later half of the year reflects somewhat less tonnage probably due to the tighter restrictions on type of paper that was acceptable in the Recycling Program. The total tons for the year is down from the total residential curb side collected in 1988 of 3,269 tons. During 1988 Supercycle was collecting box board and junk mail in addition to the items which are collected at the present time. Also, automobile batteries and drain oil were considered recyclable items. However, during 1989 they are considered commercial as opposed to residential recycling. In order to achieve the maximum 80% of County Funding of the Recycling Program, 10% of the residential waste stream must be collected. We have, therefore, requested Hennepin County to fund 80% of the program for 1989. RJP:sm attachment CL 1 a� W 13 W N � II � O 0 V 010, CV) _Z 0) J 00 V � V W O O C win -3 (1 to L4 U O M M O O M O 1 O ON CM N A 0 0 F N N II '-i Cd 0 u U) O O T r SNO1 =.- v o MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 14, 1990 TO: File FROM: Fred G. Moore Director of Public Works SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD DRAINAGE COMPLAINT CITY PROJECT NO. 705 On Monday morning, March 12, I received three telephone calls from property owners concerning a drainage problem which they felt our Schmidt Lake Road construction project was causing. The calls were from Charlie Eckstrum, Tom Stenowin, and Gordon Harms. All of these property owners live on 49th Avenue and their back yards are adjacent to the surcharge area on the Schmidt Lake Road construction project. They were stating that the water level was starting to encroach into their back yards. I contacted Rick Brown, Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc., and requested that he investigate the situation, and also determine water levels on both sides of the surcharge area. Rick called me back in the afternoon and stated that the water was approximately 1.5 feet higher on the south side than it was on the north side. This was being caused by movement of one of the temporary culverts which was installed in the roadway to allow the water to move from the south to the north. They had been checking these culverts periodically throughout the winter and they were at the proper location. Apparently, what happened was that with the rains and as the ground thawed over the weekend, the one culvert had been frozen to the ground, and therefore, remained at the proper elevation. As the ground thawed, this culvert came loose from the ground and because of the pressure being placed by the surcharge material, the one end of the culvert rose about one foot. This is what was causing the water level to be higher on the south side. They contacted the contractor and instructed them to move a portion of the culvert which would allow the remaining portion of the culvert to function properly. The contractor performed this work on Tuesday, March 13, at approximately noon. With removal of the culvert, the water levels began to lower. Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. will continue to periodically monitor the culverts to ensure that they remain at the proper elevation. FGM:kh cc: James G. Willis Rick Brown - Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. G�rn- 6Itk.1go CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 MEMO DATE: March 7, 1990 TO: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager\ SUBJECT 305 FORESTVIEW LANE Mr. Doug Jeransbn owns a residence at 305 Forestview Lane. His work phone number is 828-7483, his home phone is 544-3389. His home was constructed by the David Williams Construction Company. Mr. Jeranson has contacted Councilmember Vasiliou with a concern that he may have been charged for special assessments when he purchased his property, and yet those assessments are not installed. Specific reference apparently has been made to curb and gutter. I spoke briefly to John Sweeney about this who informs me that it is his recollection that money was escrowed for the future installation of these utilities. I would appreciate your looking into this matter and letting me know what the circumstances are with respect to the assessments which may have been levied, or deposits made in lieu thereof by the developer, which in turn may have been passed on to the purchaser of the home. If a charge has been made for the future installation of curb and gutter, do we have any anticipation of when that will be installed? JW:kec cc: Bob Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician S.F. 3/14/90 Carr--- 31Ito let MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 14, 1990 TO: James G. Willis, -City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore D�ector of Public Works SUBJECT: 305 FORESTVIEW LANE Attached is a memo from Bob Johnson concerning the payment of special assessments for the property at 305 Forestview Lane. The owner of this property, Mr. Doug Jeranson, had contacted Councilmember Maria Vasiliou concerning these special assessments. Mr. Jeranson's residence is on one of the four single family lots within the St. Mary's Addition. All four of these single family lots front onto existing Forestview Lane. Forestview Lane has never been permanently improved to our current residential street standards. As part of the subdivision approval, the developer, David Williams, was required to improve one half the width of Forestview Lane to our current standards, including concrete curb and gutter. In lieu of making the improvement as required, the developer requested that they pay to the city the estimated cost for the improvement and then the City undertake the construction along with our Street Reconstruction Program. The payment to the city has been deposited to the Project Improvement Revolving Fund which finances a portion of the street reconstruction costs. As indicated in Bob Johnson's memorandum, we have entered this payment on our assessment maps and a record is also being entered into the new Computer System Assessment Records. As a result of the street evaluation made in 1989, this area is indicated for reconstruction in 1991. I have talked with Mr. Jeranson and answered his questions. FGM:kh attachment CA<h - zt%to ( Cie MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 9, 1990 TO: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works (, FROM Robert C. Johnson, Senior Engineering Technician. SUBJECT: 305 FORESTVIEW LANE I received a copy of a memo from James G. Willis to you concerning Mr. Doug Jeranson and the assessment for street curb and gutter adjacent to 305 Forestview Lane. A condition of the Development Contract for St. Mary's Addition was that the street be widened and curb and gutter constructed adjacent to the single family lots. Mr. David Williams, the developer, requested that in lieu of constructing the curb and gutter and widening the street, he prepay to the City $7,280 which was the estimated cost for this construction. This amount was paid to the City on January 18, 1989. In order that we keep track of this assessment, it has been noted on the assessment maps and Steve Deuth is working with Connie Ecker to enter the information into the assessment records to insure they are not missed. This area is scheduled for reconstruction in 1991. Dan Campbell feels that the amount prepaid will cover the reconstruction cost. If you want me to give Mr. Jeranson a call, please let me know. RCJ:sm cc: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer Dan Campbell, Senior Engineering Technician John Sweeney, Asst. Engineer Steve Deuth, Engineering Aide Cern-3( 11,140 ,j \ Z MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 14, 1990 TO: ! e Ryan, Building Official (( FROM: ' DDaniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer SUBJECT: MUDDY STREETS IN NEWER SUBDIVISIONS The wet conditions which currently exist have created a problem with mud, and silt runoff which accumulates onto city streets. To prevent this from occurring, silt fences or hay bales must be properly installed and maintained in good working order. Homes currently under construction have added to the problem when builders and subcontractors are negligent in their responsibilities to keep the streets clean and erosion control in place. Therefore, I am requesting that your Division assist us in this matter by withholding inspections on any site where problems exist as confirmed by the Engineering Division. This would be in accordance with the Erosion and Siltation Control Policy, Paragraph 5b. Attached is a copy for your information. Darrell Johnson is currently contacting all developers where problems exist and requiring erosion control to be in place and the streets cleaned. If you or your staff observe erosion/ siltation problems, please bring them to Darrell's attention. If we can be of any additional assistance, please let me know. DLF:kh attachment cc: Fred G. Moore John R. Sweeney Tom Vetsch Darrell Johnson C-,rr% .31%k*l" =-\3 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: February 20, 1990 TO: Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation FROM: Mark S. Peterson, Superintendent of Parks SUBJECT: CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZER PROGRAM UPDATE I would like to bring you up to date prior to the 1990 growing season with our fertilizer and broadleaf weed control programs. I. Employees applying chemicals to the turf are all licensed and trained in the application of chemicals by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. They attend an annual training session at the University of Minnesota sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. II. We have recently purchased $1,200 worth of speed and flow controllers to further upgrade our spraying equipment. In addition, we have installed drift curtains to aid in reducing drift, and, in more sensitive areas, have gone to a granular weed and feed. III. All park lands are now signed indicating date of spray and recommended time to stay off the turf. IV. Sixty-seven percent of City owned parklands are in a natural state and receive no chemicals or fertilizers at all. A good turf is a healthy turf! During the 1989 growing season, we had soil samples taken from many of our major park lands. This was done through the soil testing laboratory located at the University of Minnesota. This enabled us to assess our needs and to apply only those chemicals and fertilizers that were necessary rather than take a "shot in the dark." Most of our chemical and fertilizer application rates are at the mid to low end of the recommended rates. Ultimately, we would like to use cultural methods to care for our turf; however, the pressure on our facilities, coupled with residential expectations require us to use conventional herbicides and fertilizers. 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The trial ment also protects opinions. Whether a could par eir semi -truck and trailer court dismissed of his allegations and statement is one of o inion ence on the p perry. The city council, after Foley appealed. a solutely protected by the First_ consultin with the city attorney, said In July 1982, a woman was found Amendment or one of fact. Is a awes- T that the cou uld ark the truck on p dead in her home. The local police�o_ W for the trial .o art_ = the property. Base this interpreta- investigated the woman's death and Furthermore, the court said there is tion of the zoning ordinan e, the couple presented the case to the Ramsey a profound national commitment that bought the property. County Attorney's Office. No charges debate on public issues should be unin- A neighbor objec and brought were ever brought. At that time, the hibited, robust, and wide-open, and legal action again a couple and the medical examiner listed the manner of that it may' well include vehement, city. The ' court agreed with the death as undetermined. However, by caustic, and sometimes unpleasantly city atto ey's interpretation of the the fall of 1985, he was considering sharp attacks on government and public ordin e, but the court of appeals changing the manner of death to officials. disagr d and reversed. As a result, homicide. The trial court determined thaLthe the coup rought suit for money an In early 1986, WCCO began a allegations amounted to editorialm- damages against and its attor- review of the death and how the ion or true factual findings. Therefore ney. The trial court gran summary judgment (made a pretrial de 'sion) in existed. nal justice system handled the case. no actions a issues so asse e t many of the favor of the city and its atto ey. The After the I -Team's investigation the'Foley station aired the first in several broad- statements, even if true on their face, amounted to defamation by innuendo. couple appealed. The couple said th ty's misrepre- casts on February 27, 1986 discussing However, the c^ if-' that wb-n ' sentation is the ' that the court can the death and the law enforcement offir;at �„P� f r dPfama+inn +hQ review. But, court said the coun- activities surrounding it. WCCO admits public con stilutiQnal_g�a*a^tees–cif the F�*�+ , cil s all srepresentation in this the general tone of the broadcasts was critical of all officials and agencies ---- Amendment preclude recovery unless case cone ed interpretation of the public involved in the investigation, including there is proof the statement was maw with actual mahce. The defirution of zoning or es—a matter of law. Generally, misr entation of law Tom Foley and the Ramsey County actual malice is "knowledge that the cannot be a subject o action Attorney's Office. statement was false or reckless disre- unless the person misrepresen ' g the Foleysued WCCO alleging that the gard of whether it was false or not." law owes a fiduciary duty (has duty I -Team initiated an investigation into The court said that because the to act primarily for another's nefit). Foley for the purpose of defaming him. actual malice standard is the corner- The couple argued the city He claimed that WCCO had acted delib- stone of protection for free exchange council, by its formal tions, placed erately and repeatedly with actual mal- of ideas about public officials, it may itself in a fiduciary on of trust. But ice to him and made statements with never be presumed or inferred by the court said a evidence did not respect to the investigation of the innuendo. The appeals court affirmed indicate the ty council owes a fidu- woman's death. the trial court's dismissal of the case. ciary duty o the couple. The city did The court said a person bringing a (Foley v. WCCO Television, Inc., not use a ordinance to prevent the defamation action must rove that Finance and Commerce, Court of couple fr kin - it ere was a pu s e statement of Appeals Opinions, December 29, 1989, and trailer in their yard; was a fact, that it was false, that it concerns at 4, col. 2.) '. landowner who sued. In essence, the Z 3 22 Minnesota Cities For Further Information: Diana Gray (612)296-2557 MAR " 1990 March, 1990 Ori ! Y ( H OSD 90-55 Yi`� O UTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. COUNTING MINNESOTA MAKES MINNESOTA COUNT On April 1, 1990 every household in Minnesota will receive the 1990 Census Questionnaire. The questions the census will ask and the answers it receives will set the stage for the next ten years, providing a benchmark for virtually all the statistics collected by the federal government and consumer information companies. The short form comprises seven population and seven housing questions asked of every American. The long, or sample, form asks an additional 26 population and 19 housing questions. The long form will be sent to 17 percent of American households. Two hundred years ago in 1790, the first U.S. census counted less than 4 million people nationwide. In 1990 in Minnesota alone the census will count 4.3 million plus in population. The taking of the census in 1990 will not be a small or easy task. In Minnesota alone, the Census Bureau will open eight district offices and hire 5,000 persons. Minnesota's population will be counted living in 2,656 cities and towns that are divided into half a million census blocks. The Census is vital to all Americans for three basic reasons. 1. Political Representation—U.S. representatives are apportioned to each state and their districts are redrawn based on the census count. In . addition, legislative, city council, and all other political districts based on equal population will be redrawn. XtVb A fair and accurate count for Minnesota will be essential to ensure that we do not lose a Congressional seat and that all groups are fairly represented for the next ten years. 2. Allocation of Federal Funds—We estimate that last year, population counts from the 1980 census were used to directly allocate $600 million m federal funds in Minnesota The Federal Highway T= Fund alone allocated $127 million to Minnesota on the basis of population. The $600 million in federal funds allocated to Minnesota does not include other uses of the census counts, such as federal and state programs based on income, housing, poverty or other statistics. For example, Medical Assistance distributes substantial funds on a formula using per capita income, and Community Development Block Grants use a complex formula which uses poverty counts, poverty rates, and age of housing to distribute funds. 3. Decision -Making and Developing Plans for the Future—The information from the census is used by government and the private sector. Both elected officials and business leaders use census data and analysis to shape their vision for the future. Census data can help a school district to decide to build a new building and help a governor identify and draft policy priorities for the coming years. Clearly, it is in our best interest to support, promote and assist the Census Bureau in its task. The Minnesota Sampler, Third Edition starting on the following page illustrates the types of information available from U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. The State Planning Agency, Office of State Demographer (OSD) is not the only state source for information. Information is also available from 60 State Data Centers (SDCs) and 142 Economic and Business Information Network (EBIN) members located throughout the state. The OSD receives nearly 10,000 requests for information each year. Thousands of other requests are handled by the SDCs and EBIN members. c,%m-311C*1g0 2 THE MINNESOTA SAMPLER, THIRD EDITION QUESTION: What are the 10 largest cities in the State of Minnesota and their rankings? C�1 y 1980 Census 1987 Estimate 1988 Estimate 1988 Ranh Minneapolis 370,951 356,677 355,800 1 St. Paul 270,230 264,782 265,100 2 Bloomington 81,831 84,480 85,299 3 Duluth 92,811 83,065 82,899 4 Rochester 57,890 63,764 64,797 5 Brooklyn Park 43,332 52,392 53,842 6 Plymouth 31,615 43,834 47,800 7 Burnsville 35,674 44,353 46,687 8 Edina 46,073 45,924 46,095 9 Coon Rapids 35,826 44,599 45,774 10 Minnesota 4,075,970 4,246,000 4,306,500 Source: 1980 Census, Number of Inhabitants (Minnesota) Minnesota Population and Household Estima{es 1987, and 1988 were prepared by the Office of State Demographer. QUESTION: What percent of the voting age population in Minnesota voted in the last election? Voted for President, 1988 66.3` Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report, Series P-25, No. 1019. �� 1tob QUESTION: What are the most current estimates of Congressional Districts in the State of Minnesota? 1980 1986 % Chanee Minnesota 4,075,970 4,214,000 3.4% District 1 509,460 513,400 0.8 District 2 509,500 500,900 -1.7 District 3 509,499 585,600 14.9 District 4 509,532 524,600 3.0 District 5 509,506 494,200 -3.0 District 6 509,521 586,200 15.1 District 7 509,521 514,500 1.0 District 8 509,506 494,600 -2.9 Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report, P-26, No. 86-A (provisional estimates). QUESTION: How many farms are there in Minnesota? In 1982 there were 94,382 farms in Minnesota. By 1987 the number had declined to 85,079. Source: Census Bureau, 1987 Census of Agriculture, (Minnesota). QUESTION: Are there current estimates for Minnesota's minority populations? American Indian 35,016 40,200 42,100 - - Asian 26,536 44,100 39,700 44,300 - Black 53,344 72,600 72,700 - - White and Other 3,961,074 4,036,100 4,038,500 - 4,038,500 Spanish Origin(1) 32,123 39,500 - - Non White Total 115,896 156,900 154,500 ' - 154,500 (1)Persons of Spanish origin may be of any race. Methodologies: I. Ratio of school enrollment to population U. Ratio of births to population M. Minnesota Department of Human Services estimates of Southeast Asian population; balance of Asian population assumed to be increasing at overall state rate IV. National Cancer Institute estimates Source: Population Note #87-48, Office of State Demographer. C,�cc. 3[ t t<t4o , QUESTION: Are there current U.S. estimates of income for households and families? - - U.S. 1987 1988 Median household income $26,061 $27,225 4 person household 37,054 38,690 White 27,458 28,781 Black 15,672 16,407 Hispanic 19,336 20,359 Farm 24,978 24,222 Median family income $30,970 $32,191 Married couples 34,879 36,389 Female householder, 14,683 15,346 no husband present Male householder, 25,208 26,827 no wife present Two eamer families $ 36,799 $38,702 U. S. Median Earnings of Workers, 1988 Male working year- $27,342 round, full-time Female working year- $18,545 round, full-time Note: This data set has no individual state information avar7able. Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report, Conswrier Inatome, Series P-60, No. 166. QUESTION: Do you have current estimates of the population by age for Minnesota? 1988 Minnesota's total population 4,307,000 Under 5 years 325,000 5 to 17 795,000 18-24 461,000 25-44 1,417,000 45-64 769,000 65+ 540,000 Median age 32.1 Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report, Series P-25, No. 1044. U.S. Department of Commerce. Bumau of Economic QUESTION: What are the most current poverty thresholds available? Household size 1979 1989 1 person $ 3,686 $ 580 2 persons 4,723 8,020 3 persons 5,787 10,060 4 persons 7,412 12,100 Families and unrelated individuals ate classified as above or below the poverty level by comparing their total 1979 and 1989 incomes to an income cutoff or "poverty threshold". Thresholds for larger households are also available but not published here. Source: February, 1989, Federal Register. C»-I�V 1S.o 3 QUESTION: What is the per capita income for the state of Minnesota? Minnesota Year Per Capita Amount Rank 18th 1980 - $9,765 1985 14,071 13th 1986 14,737 14th 1987 15,906 13th 1988 16,787 15th Source: U.S. Department of Commerce. Bumau of Economic 7 Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report, P-20, No. QUESTION: What is the median age in the U.S. at first marriage? Year Male Female 1900 26.1 22.0 1950 22.8 21.9 1970 23.2 20.8 1980 24.7 22.0 1988 25.9 23.6 Note: This data set has no individual state information avat able. Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report, P-20, No. 433. QUESTION: What are the most current figures you have on households and persons per household in Minnesota and the U.S.? 1988 U.S. households 91,538,000 U.S. persons per household 2.62 Minnesota households 1,619,000 Minnesota persons per household 2.58 Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report P-25, No. 1044. QUESTION: Are there estimates of unmarried - couple households in the U.S. and do you know the average duration of such relationships? 1980 11589,000 1988 2,588,000 It is estimated that of the couples who do not many the average duration of the relaionship is about 18 months. Further, of the estimated total about 60 percent of the couples eventually marry. Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Report, P-23, No. 162. 4 QUESTION: - What is the percentage �of .the population that is male in the U.S. and Minnesota? July, 1988 Alaska 52.9 1 Wyoming 51.4 2 Hawaii 50.9 3 Nevada 50.7 4 North Dakota 50.3 5 Minnesota 49.2 17 District of Columbia 46.7 51 U.S. 48.7 Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Reports, P-25, No. 1044 QUESTION: How has the composition of households changed during the 1980s? U.S. 1980 1989 Number* % Number* % All households 80,776 100.0 92,830 100.0 Family households 59,550 73.7 65,837 70.9 Married Couple 49,112 60.8 52,100 56.1 Female householder, 8,705 10.8 10,890 11.7 no husband present 4,490 22 267,747 Percent of population, 1987: Male householder, 1,733 2.1 2,847 3.1 no wife present 12.3 In metropolitan areas................................................................................................Percent 66.2 27 Nonfamily households 21,226 26.3 26,994 29.1 Living alone 18,296 22.7 22,708 24.5 Female householder 12,419 15.4 15,120 16.3 Male householder 8,807 10.9 11,874 12.8 *Numbers in thousands Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 1986 ......................................................................... Rate 9.2 38 10A Note: This data set has no state information available. 205 Hospitals: Beds per 100,000 population, 1986.............................................................. Rate Source: Census Bureau, Current Population Reports, P-20, No. 44L 532 Occupancy rate, 1986 2/.................................................................................................. Rate 66.7 19 STATE DATA PROFILE - MINNESOTA . Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 1989 (109th edition). POPULATION Resident population, 1988..............................................................................................1,000 4,306 21 245,807 Black, 18 yrs old and over 1/.....................................................................................1,000 41 33 20,441 Hispanic, 18 yrs old and over 1/................................................................................1,000 25 31 13,021 Percent change, 1980-1988................................................................................:........Percent 5.6 26 8.52 Projection, 2000..............................................................................................................1,000 4,490 22 267,747 Percent of population, 1987: 65 years old and over..............................................................................................Percent 12.6 21 12.3 In metropolitan areas................................................................................................Percent 66.2 27 76.9 VITAL STATISTICS AND HEALTH Births, 1986 Per1,000 population................................................................................................... Rate 15.6 18 15.6 Toteenage mothers.................................................................................................Percent 7.3 50 12.6 Tounmarried women.............................................................................................Percent 16.3 43 23.4 Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 1986 ......................................................................... Rate 9.2 38 10A Active non -Federal physicians per 100,000 population, 1986 ....................................... Rate 207 11 205 Hospitals: Beds per 100,000 population, 1986.............................................................. Rate 634 9 532 Occupancy rate, 1986 2/.................................................................................................. Rate 66.7 19 68.8 Average daily room charges, 1988 ..............................................................................Dollars 241 22 253 (1) Projection. (2) Ratio of average daily census to every 100 beds. G%%"TN -SW*(So STATE DATA PROFILE - MINNESOTA (continued) EDUCATION 5 Public elementary and secondary schools: 4 Enrollment, percent change, 1980-86 .....................................................................Percent -5.7 36 -2.8 Teachers' average salaries, 1988............................................................................Dollars 29,900 10 28,044 Current expenditures per pupil, 1988 ...................................................................... Dollars 4,513 14 4,209 College enrollment: Percent change, 1980-1986 ............................................................:.......................Percent 9.7 15 3.3 Part-time as percent of total, 1986..........................................................................Percent 36.1 30 43.1 LABOR FORCE AND INCOME Civilian labor force, 1987: Employment/population ratio 3/................................................................................Ratio 66.9 6 61.5 Female participation rate............................................................................................. Rate 62.1 5 56.0 Unemploymentrate.................................................................................................Percent 5.4 32 6.2 Nonagricultural employment: Percentchange, 1980-1987 .....................................................................................Percent 10.7 30 13.2 Servicesas percent oftotal......................................................................................Percent 24.2 13 23.6 Average annual pay, 1987 4/.......................................................................................Dollars 20,450 14 20,855 PERSONAL INCOME AND GROSS STATE PRODUCT Gross state product, 1986..................................................................................................Mil.dol. 75,626 19 4,191,705 Percent change, 1980-1986 .....................................................................................Percent 54.8 25 57.0 Manufacturing as percent of total, 1986.................................................................Percent 20.9 23 19.7 Disposable personal income per capita, 1987............................................................. Dollars 13,436 16 13,143 CRIME Crimerate, percent change, 1985-87.........................................................................Percent 11.7 12 6.5 Violent crime rate per 100,000 resident population, 1987 ............................................. Rate 286 35 609 Death rate by homicide per 100,000 resident population, 1986 ..................................... Rate 2.6 46 9.0 GOVERNMENT Percent of voting -age population voting for U.S. President, 1988 ............................Percent 66.3 1 50.2 State and local government: Direct general expenditures per capita, 1986 ..............................................................Dollars 3,049 4 2,504 Individual income tax revenue as percent of total state tax revenue, 1987 ................Percent 41.7 7 30.8 .Federal expenditures, 1986: Grants to State and local governments per capita...........................................................................................Dollars 480 14 427.3 Defense funds................................................................................................................Mil.dol. 2,741 23 215,777 SOCIAL INSURANCE Percent of population, 1987: Socialsecurity recipients..............................................................................................Percent 15.3 31 15.3 Recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Supplemental SecurityIncome......................................................................................................Percent 4.6 30 6.2 Foodstamp recipients..................................................................................................Percent 5.3 39 7.5 ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION Energy production, 1987: Percentcoal.............................................................................................................Percent 62.9 21 56.9 Percentnuclear........................................................................................................Percent 33.6 a 11 17.7 Energy consumption per capita, 1985 ...............................................................................Mil.Btu. 289 28 308 Motor vehicles: Accident deaths per 100,000 population, 1986 ............................. Rate 14.4 44 20.0 Miles of travel per mile of road, 1985.......................................................................Miles 255 37 474 ((3) Civilian employed as percent of civilian noninstitudonal population. 4) For workers covered by State unemployment insurance laws and for Federal civilian workers covered by unemployment compensation for ederai employees. Includes bonuses, cash value of meals and lodging, and tips and other gratuities. �. W, - 61 Wfeto �,,.,,.� ,�'N'.••t��r*' -i`t 9 ti `,�, '-4'"s•. ay,t SS-•rs'Y :� f•s e. . NN s. :•c `; •• 1t..'Y rr•�.'kri 7�'n r.-�,��yy� i �F• _ .�. �� . •i�Jti�lla-A:�i'.:=G.(•.5fCeLf�l.�$I SS ,1,iY• i,`.••N JCj,T.l - r ssl��"' Y . .._ • _ .__.. _... _ may{ �._. .....,.._._s;in... .. , �.. _.. ... •.__... _..�.-. ...-•. �•..., ... .. _ _ .. A'" ., . _ _ d.I�OS3I�ll�I� ,' rL•s�.: itsila'f Ltrtr» NW 4qnowA id . PA i9 ygnoWA id c_lU1r.� I bU i,-J—gjriowA id fo AI z3 wvy6u •ruun� .. 55199 NW 'Ined 'iS IaailS Jepa3 999 6u1ing leiuualua3 C W008 ADN3JV JNINNVId 31VLS eloseuulW `Ined'iS nosau NV alVd 'eEeleod •S•n C wy amm mine 6 _. �7AM LA1A rKujvm . - muNr IL' nV1A (coni nlea) ' �hiect Unit State Rank U_ AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES Average value of farms per acre, percent change, 1980-1988 . . ............................ ..... ».Percent -31.6 47 -.-16.9 Farm marketings, cash receipts, 1987 ................................... .................................. ......... Mi1.doL 5,809 - 6 138,094 Farm debt/asset ratio, 1987 .................................................... .............................. .Ratio 26.0 2 ---18.9 Ground water withdrawn as percent of .total water withdrawn, 1985».»....................Percent 24.2 14 18.5 BANKING, HOUSING, AND BUSINESS Bank deposits per capita, 1987 ....................................................................................Dollars 91351 7 --8,134 Existing home sales, percent change, 1985-1987 ..........:»....:.......................................Percent -7.6 41 -0.3 Housing units started, percent change, 1985-1987 ».» ................................................Percent -0.6 18 -10.2 Retail sales per capita, 1987 ....................................... ........»»..................................... Dollars 6,807 15 6,348 Domestic travel expenditures, 1985 ..................................................................................Mil.dol. 5,178 15 252,954 MANUFACTURING AND EXPORTS Manufacturing establishments: Value added, 1986 ............................................ ............... ......»...................................... Mil.dol. 19,759 19 1,035,821 Production workers, percent change, 1982-1986 ...................................................Percent OS 15 -5.1 Export -related employment, 1984: Total............................................................................................................................1,000 47 16 2,179 Percent of total manufacturing................................................................................Percent 12.7 13 11.4 Exports,1987 5/................................................................................................................Mil.dol. 332 15 189,153 5) lbtal U.S. exports amounted to $252,866 million in 1987. However, only the $189,]53 million shown could be allocated by state of orialn. C,%M - 3(1 b(4c • L Golf courses - Open Space that Pays for Itself ROBERT TRENT JONES, JR. President, American Society of Golf Course Architects, Chicago, Illinois GOLF greens will be the color of money for municipalities and county governments in the 1990s if the current golf boom continues as pro- jected into the public sector. The tre- mendous demand for quality courses has brought the country close to the projected target of opening a new golf course each day until the year 2000, and it now appears that U.S. golfers could use between 400 and 500 new courses a year as the baby boomers, women, and our rapidly -increasing seniors are finding that golf is an ideal recreational outlet. Although the majority of new courses in the past few years have been built as part of a housing de- velopment or resort, the public sector is poised for takeoff. For municipali- ties, as well as park and forest pre- serve districts and decommissioned military bases, golf courses offer a unique opportunity to make open space pay its own way. Also, residential developers are continuing to realize the potential to make greater profits on housing that overlooks scenic golf courses, while at the same time satisfying the much needed preservation of open spaces to local communities by contributing high -prestige amenities. Maintaining open space — park service, security, fire protection — is costly. By building a golf course on the same land, you not only have a desir- able recreational facility for the com- munity, but an asset that will generate profits ... up to a half million dollars a year in some Sunbelt areas. The Chicago area, once considered a ma- ture market for golf, dramatically illustrates the recent golf boom. Al- though the area has well over 200 golf courses, more than 20 now are under construction, and a similar number have been opened in recent years. Five years ago, 44,000 rounds were played at Lake County's Countryside course. In 1989, according to Daniel Prezell, supervisor of golf for the Lake County Forest Preserve District north of Chicago, 52,000 rounds were played. At Brae Lock, another Forest Preserve course in Grayslake, 19,000 rounds were played in 1986 and 39,000 in 1989. Increased demand has led directly to increased profits at these public courses. Countryside made a profit of $131,000 on gross revenues of $456,000 in 1985. In 1989 it turned a profit of PUBLIC WORKS for March, 1990 Cpm -3I �kv (Cto $345,000 on gross revenues of $790,000. Prezell says the profits are rein- vested in the courses—new irrigation systems and maintenance buildings, as well as amenities such as a 300 -seat banquet facility. "Now we're building up our re- serves and we've earmarked our money to the new golf course at Countryside. The Forest Preserve is in the golf business now. Eventually we'll get to the point where the profits can be put back into the district at large," Prezell adds. In the neighboring Mundelein Park District, a developer sold 150 acres to the district. He plans to build 60 homes, all with golf course frontage, along the perimeter of a $5 -million golf course that Mundelein will build. The Park District estimates it will net about $400,000 annually from the course when it is in full swing... and still have a beautiful open space that contributes to the ambience of the area. Other developers in Chicago, and around the country, are negotiating higher -density housing around a golf course in exchange for donating the golf course parcel. This is a "wirdwin" situation for both the developer and governmental body. And, as former chairman of the California Park and Recreation Commission and the architect of sev- eral golf courses on the envi- ronmentally -sensitive Monterey Peninsula, I know from experience that golf courses can preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of open space while providing the highest - quality recreational experience. Planning Key to Success So, what is the key to a successful public golf course project? Like most other things in life, plan- ning must be continuously empha- sized through design, construction, and maintenance. What members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects have learned during the past decade is that public golfers know ... and demand ... a quality golf course. Most have traveled to great golf courses on business trips or vacations, and want to play challeng- ing, well-maintained courses at home. To avoid problems during con- struction, the golf course architect should be brought on board as soon as possible, since site selection is so criti- cal. The golf course architect can as- sist with many evaluations, including drainage, soil condition, water availability, and other technical fac- tors that will affect the final condition- ing of the golf course. Maintenance Key Consideration Since public golf courses generally receive heavier play than private facilities, maintenance also is a key consideration. In general, the ar- chitect will attempt to reduce mainte- nance costs in four critical areas — labor, energy, water, and fertilizers. This can be accomplished by design- ing in more "natural" areas that re- quire less fertilizing, watering, and mowing, all of which will reduce maintenance costs. Although it is extremely important to design to avoid bottlenecks and keep play moving at a steady pace, many governments have the miscon- ception that this means eliminating bunkers and other hazards that help create a quality golf course. Not true! Public golf courses should have a reasonable number of bunkers, and these are only slightly more expensive to maintain than regular gang - 63 mowing of flat rough areas if they are designed to permit maintenance with power sand trap rakes and triplex mowers. In many cases, mounds can replace sand bunkers with equal de- sign impact and no additional mainte- nance cost other than mowing. Water hazards are essential to the esthetics of a good golf course, and they may be moved into periphery areas on a public course so that they do not slow play. Lakes and ponds, of course, also are used to store water that then can be returned to the course during regular irrigation periods. In addition, more public golf courses are using effluent to irrigate, and that trend is expected to increase during the next decade. If a housing development is located near the course, a small secondary treatment plant can prepare the water for use on the golf course. It also should be noted that turf re- searchers have set a goal of develop- ing new grasses that will require 50 percent less water and fertilization. These, along with new drought - resistant grasses, will provide ar- chitects and superintendents with important new tools in the continuing battle to reduce golf course mainte- nance costs. New Design Trends Today's public golf courses are featuring multiple tees, which allow golfers of all handicaps to enjoy the course. Many new courses have four tees, as compared to some "do-it- yourself' courses of the past that forced everyone to play from the same tee. Not only does this penalize the poorer and beginning player, but it causes a severe maintenance prob- lem for the superintendent. With mul- tiple tees, the course plays differently for each player and the hitting surface remains in good shape because only a portion of the players use each tee. Most architects design slightly wider fairways, sometimes up to 40 yd wide with ample landing areas, on public courses so that the players have a clear second shot. Contour mowing can help create these landing areas and in the long run improve the esthetics of the hole and reduce main- tenance costs. Bunker and grass hazards, rather than being designed to penalize every golfer, actually can help speed up play on public courses by preventing misdirected shots from rolling into water or out of bounds. Also, the out- of-bounds area should be cleared so that balls can be found easily and play continues without interruption. The design trend is toward milder con- volutions on the edges of bunkers on public courses and more gentle rise from the bottom of the bunker to the top edge, allowing players to shoot for the green. Gentler contours eliminate hand mowing, reducing time and labor expense. Good irrigation systems cannot be over -emphasized when planning a Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is the current president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. His father, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., is the only living founding member of the society and has been an active member of the organization for 44 years. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Jones has built more than 100 courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as in Europe and the Pacific Rim. He currently is building a course near Moscow. Among Jones' most prominent courses are: The Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, California; Poppy Hills Golf Course, Monterey, Califor- nia; Coto de Caza Golf Course, Orange County, California; Cochiti Golf Course, Cochiti Lake, New Mexico; Keystone Ranch Golf Course, Key- stone, Colorado; Princeville Golf Courses, Kauai, Hawaii; SentryWorld Golf Course, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; Spanish Trail Country Club, Las Vegas, Nevada; The National Golf Club of Australia; Pine Lake Golf Club and Golden Valley Golf Club of Osaka, Japan; Crested Butte Golf Course, Colorado; Sugarloaf Golf Course, Carrabassett, Maine; Joon- dalup Golf Course, Perth, Australia; Terrassee de Geneva Golf Club, Bossey, France; Sun Valley Golf Course, Sun Valley, Idaho; University of Wisconsin Golf Course, Madison, Wisconsin; Chenal Valley Golf Course, Little Rock, Arkansas; and Desert Dunes Golf Course, Palm Springs, California. Having served on the California Park and Recreation Commission from 1979 to 1983, the last two years as chairman, Jones is committed to achieving a balance between the environment and the golf course. A 1961 graduate of Yale, he is a member of Spyglass Hill, San Francisco Golf Club, Pine Valley, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, St. An- drews, Scotland. 64 CG` rTN a w public golf course that will receive heavy traffic. Most quality courses are installing completely automated, sys- tems, which conserve water, reduce labor expenses, and permit watering during the night, thereby not interfer- ing with daytime play. Good Greens Important Since golf greens are the focal points of a golf course, they require a great deal of design work. The shape, size, and protective features of each green should be in direct relation to the approach shot. Although larger than those of earlier eras — a good average is 6,500 ft — modern greens should offer variety. More and vari- able pin placements are possible with larger greens, which help alleviate problems caused by heavy play. Continuous cart paths are an inte- gral part of most contemporary public courses because they protect the turf, allow play during marginal weather conditions, and speed play when in- corporated into the overall design of the golf course. Those planning to build a new I course will find helpful information in the brochure — "Planning The Muni- cipal Golf Course" — which can be obtained without charge by sending a stamped, business -size envelope to the American Society of Golf Course Architects, 221 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. I The Question of Cost Among the most frequently -asked questions, of course, is how much it will cost to build a new golf course. Construction costs vary 'greatly, but generally speaking, most new public courses fall in the $1.5- to $3.5 -million range, not including the cost of the land, buildings, or maintenance equipment. In addition, maintenance costs usually run between $100,000 and $500,000, with the higher cost in areas that have year-round golf. Right now there are more golfers playing more rounds than ever be- fore. However, since the early 1970s the increase in golf course facilities has not kept pace with the growth in the number of golfers. The number of golfers has increased 94 percent in 20 years, while at the same time the number of golf course facilities is up only 24 percent. There are 22 million active golfers in the United States and the great majority are looking for good public golf courses, providing an excellent opportunity for government to pro- vide recreational facilities while main- taining important open space. In short, well-planned golf course de- velopment is one of the significant op- portunities of the next decade for local governments. 000 PUBLIC WORKS for March, 1990 .7•��!tF r7` w7s..,J .°Fr � "�'+ey ti'}e •'r'i t`4•�,ti�ti .,�1 MEMO 4 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 15, 1990 TO: James G. s, City FROM: Charl s lerud, Manager Community Development Coordinator SUBJECT: HENNEP COUNTY APPLICATION FOR WASTE TRANSFER STATION (89057) On July 23, 1989 Hennepin County made application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a solid waste transfer station at the northeast corner of County Road 6 and I-494, pursuant to Section 9, Subdivision D. of the Zoning Ordinance (Hazardous Waste Facilities Conditional Uses). Development Review Committee review of the application commenced immediately together with activity to retain a qualified consultant to review the application on behalf of the City of Plymouth, as the Ordinance specifies. It should be noted that the review by the outside consultant is at the expense of the project applicant. On August 29, 1989, we drafted a letter to Hennepin County reviewing 35 items that are in need of modification; additional clarification; or additional information. These review comments were only the result of review by the City of Plymouth staff and usual retained utilities and traffic consultants. On July 24, 1989, we advised Hennepin County that the City of Plymouth had selected Black and Veatch, Kansas City, to be the consultant that would review technical aspects of their application on our behalf. On August 4, 1989, Hennepin County delivered the necessary financial deposit and authorization to proceed with the review of the application by the outside consultant. On August 10, 1989, -we instructed Black and Veatch to proceed with their review. Black and Veatch completed their review and on October 18, 1989, we transmitted a copy of the Black and Veatch report, together with a list of 34 additional design -related items requiring additions, modifications of clarifications related to plans that had been submitted by Hennepin County for this facility. These additional design review items were generated from the report presented by Black and Veatch. To date, neither our design review letter of August 29, 1989, nor our design review letter of October 18, 1989 has been responded to by Hennepin County. The project remains in Stage 2 of the development review process, and cannot proceed until the applicant has provided responses we have requested. c m —'tel bto'Lo&t 'M-4 Page Two Hennepin County Application for Waste Transfer Station On March 6, 1990, we sent a letter of inquiry to Hennepin Count requesting an expression of intent regarding the application. (Copy attached On March 15, 1990, we received a letter from Hennepin County transmitting construction plans with minor modifications which are responsive to omissions made on those plans in the June, 1989 submission. The letter also makes reference to complete response to our earlier DRC letters to be expected by mid-April. (March 15, 1990 letter attached) (pl/cd/trans.sta/S:jw) C+►c�n-31�totgp March 6, 1990 Mr. Luther Nelson CIN OF PLYMOUfFF Hennepin County Solid Waste Division 822 South Third Street, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55415 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY (89057) Dear Mr. Nelson: This letter is to inquire as to the status of the captioned project application before the City of Plymouth. The original application was made in June 1989. Following initial staff review of the application, a letter was sent to you on August 29, 1989, delineating 35 specific items for your consideration involving additional information required and/or modifications to your application. Without that information, your application is not complete. Following a review by consultants selected by the City of Plymouth (Black & Veatch) of your application materials, another letter was sent to you on October 18, 1989, listing 24 requests for additional information or recommendations for application modification. It has now been 6 months since we last communicated *with you concerning this application, and we have received no response to either of our letters requesting additional information and/or modifications. Your application remains incomplete. Please advise us of your intentions with respect to this application at the earliest possible date. As is the practice with all applications submitted to the City of Plymouth where no response has been received within a reasonable period of time, please be advised that if we have not heard from you with respect to this application by March 20, 1990, we will consider the application to have been withdrawn, and we will proceed to refund a portion of your application fees. I have enclosed copies of our letters of August 29, 1989, and October 18, 1989, for your review. If you have any further questions concerning these matters, please do not hesitate to contact me. S' c rely, Charles E. Dillerud Community Development Coordinator Enclosures cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works Jim Willis, City Manager (dre/cd/89057:dl) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 cern-3)LuiCiA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Environment & Energy Division HENNEPIN 822 South Third Street, Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208 Phone: 612-348-6846 March 15, 1990 Mr. Charles E. Dillerud Community Development Coordinator City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 FAX: 612-348-8532 Subject: Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit - Waste Transfer Facility (89057) Dear Mr. Dillerud: In response to your letter of March 6,.1990, The County Board is expected to allocate additional funds for our Consultant to address the questions raised by Plymouth's staff and your consultant Black & Veatch. We expect that our complete response will be completed by approximately the middle of April. If this is unacceptable, please contact me. Also, we are submitting with this letter the lighting plans and signed plans sheets that were previously submitted. Hennepin County appreciates the efforts of the Plymouth staff in the very thorough review of the Design Development Report. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions. Yours truly, W Luther D. Nelson Division Engineer cc: Warren Porter Brent Lindgren Heyward Milford, HDR C\.m- 31%v140 HENNEPIN COUNTY an equal opportunity employer X -rz, ca c,�rn.-�l14t4,� L- C;Lkcx— HENNEPIN PARKS March 12, 1990 Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District 12615 County Road Mr. Peter Tysdal P.O. Box 41320 Plymouth, MN 55441 3015 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard Telephone (612) 559-9000 Plymouth, MN 55441 Fox (612) 559-3287 Dear Mr. Tysdal : Board of Commissioners David J. Dombrowski Choir Thank you for returning my telephone call last Friday, St. Louis Park March 9th. During the past two weeks, at the request of Nicholas P.Eotoff Hennepin Parks Commissioner Shirley Bonine, I have been trying Vice Choir Brooklyn Center to reach you to answer any questions that you may have Judith S. Anderson regarding the trail corridor proposed from French Regional Park Bloomington in Plymouth to Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Shirley A. Bonine Maple Plain As I stated last Friday, Commissioner Bonine suggested that the Robert L. Ellingson Brooklyn Center three of us meet in the future to discuss this matter at Mono H.Moede length. While you declined to meet with us at this time, Golden Valley please be advised that the invitation is still open. James M. White Orono With reference to the letter from Plymouth Mayor Kim Bergman Douglas F. Bryant mailed to your attention on March 6, 1990, I would like calls Superintendent &Secretary to the on this matter directed to my attention, as opposed to Bob Board Wicklund, Director of Management Services. Sincerely, DFB:ghd cc: Shirley A. Bonine, Commissioner Hennepin Parks 1756S Kim Bergman, Mayor City of Plymouth Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation Department City of Plymouth RECYCLED PAPER Conserving Our Resources c\M-31\(tc.a '24 �7� Douglas F. Bryant Superintendent j:.} UNA aL March 6, 1990 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Mr. Peter Tysdal 3015 E. Medicine Lake Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Tysdal: Thank you for your letter of February 23 inquiring about the East Medicine Lake Regional Trail Corridor. At this time, Hennepin Parks has made the Regional Trail Corridor, from French Park to Theodore Wirth Park, their number one priority for acquisition and development. They are currently seeking funding from the State Legislature in the 1990 bonding bill. Based on how successful they are in acquiring funding, they *-would then be in a position to proceed with this project. The final alignment for this trail has not been determined by Hennepin Parks. Before the County and the City agree to a trail alignment, area residents will have opportunities to review the proposed plans. In order for you to get a clearer picture of the current status of this trail, I suggest you contact Bob Wicklund, Director of Administration, Hennepin Parks, at 559-6752. Mr. Wicklund, or a member of his staff, are in a position to share with you the latest concepts for the East Medicine Lake Regional Trail. Sincerely, Kim Bergman Mayor KB:kec cc: City Council Bob Wicklund, Hennepin Parks Cpm _ SI`+Ir c� BNOIC.o 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Peter Tysdal 3015 East Medicine Lake Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55441 February 23, 1990 Kim M. Bergman Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman: I received the 1/8 letter regarding the 1/29 town meeting while I was out of town and having my mail forwarded to me. I was unable to attend such meeting because I did not return until 2/10. Upon my return, I had asked around the neighborhood but was unable to find anyone who had attended this meeting. I am particularly interested in what was discussed regarding the parks and trail system as the last I heard the county wished to put a trail through my kitchen and the living room of my house next door. Through the limited information I have received to date regarding you, I have received the impression that you are a more fiscally responsible politician than your predecessor. You may already know that tearing down my homes is an unnecessary and a blatant waste of public funds. I would like to know your position on these trail plans. Yours truly, i Peter Tysdal 4C.'M% 3lot tsa 3j us tqo 3. alb James P. Bremer 302 B. Zinnia Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 612-546-1298 March 12, 1990 Charles E. Dillerud Community Development Coordinator City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Subject: Subdivision, Rezoning and Platting Bremer Addition,(89031) Dear Mr. Dillerud, This is being written to pursue a refund of the excessive expenses associated with the rezoning of my property in order to do what should have been a simple subdivision of a one acre parcel. The reason for this is the guiding.LA-2 and zoning FRD of my property were inconsistent and as a consequence I had to go through the process of rezoning the property to R2. The City of Plymouth reguided the property a couple of years ago to LA -2, but did not rezone to R2 to make it consistent. It is my contention that this was an error made by the City of Plymouth and consequently cost me a great deal of time and extra money. Extra money not only paid to the City of Plymouth, but also to my developer. In fact I was required by the City of Plymouth to go through a process equal to what any major developer would have gone through for a much larger project. I would also like to mention that a member of the staff of the City of Plymouth in the planning department by the name of Myra also pointed out to me the inconsistency of guiding and zoning, and stated that the City would have to rezone on their own. This was inferred to me more than once by her. Consequently, I feel a refund of my rezoning and park dedication fees equal to $1525.00 should be made as'soon as possible. Sincerely, 75. James P. Bremer Kim M. Bergman, Mayor, City of Plymouth �ll�U�fLf1;�`.i -! CSM-'3i��o(9.0 March 12, 1990 Ms. Sue Nathan Supervisor Customer Contact Programs Minnegasco 201 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dear Ms. Nathan: CIN OF PLYMOUTf+ This is a much belated "thank you" from the City of Plymouth for Minnegasco's assistance over the last several years through the House Doctor/Project AIR Programs. These programs, administered ably by West Hennepin Human Services, has served to educate a considerable number of Plymouth homeowners while improving the energy efficiency of their homes. With energy resources always scarse, such programs deserve all the support we can provide. Thank you again for all you have done to make this program run so smoothly in Plymouth. Sincerely Milt Dale Housing Specialist/Plymouth HRA (hra/md/nat:dl) c\ en -ZhWci.o 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 C, March 12, 1990 Mr. Scott Getty Electric Marketing Department Northern States Power Company 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 Dear Mr. Getty: CIN OF PLYMOUfFE This is a much belated "thank you" from the City of Plymouth for Northern States Power Company's assistance over the last several years through the Home Energy Check -Up Program. This program, administered ably by West Hennepin Human Services, has served to educate a considerable number of Plymouth homeowners. With energy resources always scarse, such programs deserve all the support we can provide. Thank you again for all you have done to make this program run so smoothly in Plymouth. Sincerely, Milt Dale Housing Specialist/Plymouth HRA (hra/md/get:dl) G\M•��11oi40 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 LAURESS V.ACKMAN GERALD E. MAGNUSON EDWARD M.GLENNON MELVIN I. ORENSTEIN ROBERTJ.SHERAN ISRAEL E. KRAWETZ EUGENE KEATING JAMES P. MARTINEAU RICHARD J. FITZGERALD JOHN A.FORREST WILLIAM E.FOX JOHN J. CONNELLY JERROLD F.BERGFALK DAVID M. LEBEDOFF JOHNH. STROTHMAN DAVID G. NEWHALL KURTIS A. GREENLEY ROBERT V.ATMORE PATRICK DELANEY RONALDG.VANTINE JOHN B. WINSTON LAURANCE R.WALDOCH THOMAS H.GARRETT III DARYLE L. UPHOFF DAVID J. DAVENPORT MARK R.JOHNSON RICHARD A. PRIMUTH LINDQU1ST & VENNUM R. WALTER MAANN CHARLES P. MOORSE THOMAS L. FABEL PAT I JO POFAHL JEFFREY R.SCHMIDT 4200 IDS CENTER TIMOTHY H. BUTLER MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA 55402-2205 ROBERT G. MITCHELL.JR. TELEPHONE (6121371-3211 J. MICHAEL DADY JAMES A. LODOEN J. KEVIN COSTLEY SUSAN R. MONKMEYER ROBERTJ.HARTMAN JOSEPH G. KOHLER FAX: 16121 371-3207 RICHARD D.MCNEIL CABLE: LINLAW MINNEAPOLIS DONALD C. SWENSON RANDY G. GULLICKSON BRUCE A. BONJOUR WAYZATA OFFICE JAMES P. McCARTHY 740 EAST LAKE STREET STEVEN J.JOHNSON WAYZATA. MINNESOTA SS39I RICHARD INRIG ROBERT E.TUNHEIM CAROL T. RIEGER ANSIS V. VIKSNINS RODERICK I. MACKENZIE LAURA L. DALY WILLIAM E. FLYNN WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER JAMES W. REUTER MICHAEL S. MARGULIES THOMAS G. LOVETT IV OF COUNSFL THO E. JOHNAR. HOUSTON " (612)473-4208 DENNIS M.O'MALLEY NORMAN L. NEWHALL EDWARDJ.WEGERSON March 5, 1990 Mr. Richard Plufka Mr. Charles Dillerud City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Chairman Plufka and Mr. Dillerud: Lw��.�..: « LCN HE DANIEL J. SHE N WALLACE G. HILKE DAVID A. ER CHARLES P. MOORSE TERRENCE J. LEMING PAT I JO POFAHL ROLF ENGH LUKE M. TERHAAR RICHARD T.OSTLUND KAREN L. SCPREIBER DEBORAH M. BEGAN CHARLES J. LLOYD MARTINR. ROSENBAU JAMES A. LODOEN CLING C. ROSENSTEINM SUSAN R. MONKMEYER ROSANNE H.WIRTH JON G. TRANGSRUD DEBRA K. PAGE TIMOTHY Y. WONG MICHAEL D. OLAFSON RANDY G. GULLICKSON JOEL H. GREEN SARAN DUFF HALVORSON DAVID L. HALLETT SANDRA KIM CHARLES R. WEAVER, JR. WILLIAM R. MIKOS DAVID L. SASSEVILLE ROBERT E.TUNHEIM DAVID A. DONNA ANSIS V. VIKSNINS JONATHAN M. BYE LAURA L. DALY MARY P. McCONNELL SALLY 5. GROSSMAN TIMOTHY R. BAER TIMOTHY S. MCINTEE OF COUNSFL JOSEPH A. THOMSON LEONARD E. LINDOUIST ANN L. IIJIMA NORMAN L. NEWHALL ELIZABETH G. ADY SALLY J. WHITESIDE RCTIRED KATHARINE N. HELMS THOMAS VENNUM MOUTH ca1�+IS'aI NI-ITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. As you know, we represent Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Theis and Dundee Landscaping, both of whom have an interest and concern about the future alignment of new County Road 9 at its intersection with Highway 55 in the City. That proposed alignment which has been preliminarily suggested by Hennepin County impacts a number of parcels in addition to Dundee's, including parcels owned by Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. and U.S. Homes, Inc. At some point it would seem to be prudent for the City Council through the mapping procedure outlined by Minnesota Statutes or some other device to convene all of the parties including Hennepin County that might be impacted by the proposed alignment so that those impacted parties could make the City staff, Planning Commission and City Council aware of their reactions. Again, please know of the Theis' continuing interest in the alignment of new County Road 9 and please copy me with any correspondence that might relate to this alignment from time to time. If there.is a charge for doing so, please let me know and we will promptly remit payment to the City. Sincerely, LINOQUIST David J J. DJD: cap & ENNU % Dav port cc: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Theis P.S. Chuck, would you please forward this original on to Chairman Plufka. cJ\ I%n 31t(4 Lqo Mary CITY C March 12, 1990 PLYMOUTR Mr. Dennis Hansen, Traffic Engineer Hennepin County Department of Transportation 320 Washington Avenue South Hopkins, MN 55343-8468 SUBJECT: REQUEST TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT STUDY COUNTY ROAD 61 AND CAMPUS'DRIVE Dear Dennis: Over the past several years, a large commercial/industrial development has been undertaken by Prudential Insurance Company along County Road 61 north of Highway 55. Recently, concerns have been expressed on the possible need for a traffic signal at the intersection of County Road 61 and Campus Drive. Attached is a resolution adopted by the Plymouth City Council requesting that the Hennepin County Department of Transportation undertake a traffic signal study to determine if this intersection does warrant a traffic signal. The City Council is requesting that this study be completed as soon as possible. If you need any additional information or have any questions,. please do not hesitate to contact me at 550-5080. Sincerely, �.J Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh enclosure cc: James G. Willis, City Manager CSM-3IttoIS.o 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 12, 1990 CIN OF PLYMOUTR Senator Pat McGowan 121 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 SUBJECT: POLICE QUOTA BILL SENATE FILE 2267 Dear Senator McGowan: At your request I am following up our telephone conversation with this letter. I hope that it makes a difference. As you recall, I most strenuously oppose the Legislature being involved in local issues - especially when they affect management rights! I understand that the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) requested your sponsorship of the police quota bill based on the alleged policies and practices of two police departments. It is possible that there are other departments who may be perceived as not structuring the appropriate use of police discretion. If there are problems in these departments then the elected officials in these "local" communities should address this matter. Since you are also a police officer, you are aware of the individual differences among patrol officers. Some are more traffic oriented than others. Ideally we strive to maintain a balanced officer who uses his/her discretionary powers wisely. It is a fact of life in police work that tickets need- to be issued and arrests made. Without an appropriate level of traffic law enforcement we would indeed be making a mockery of the system. Unfortunately, there are some officers in police departments who would like to ride around and only answer calls for service. And, embarrassingly, there are a few who just want to ride around! Unless your career experiences have been different than mine, these two groups are the result of hiring mistakes. But, try to get rid of them! CSM -3) ! els-,) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Senator Pat McGowan March 12, 1990 Page 2 I realize that you are one person who could argue on both sides of the fence on this issue. What you really need to ask yourself is whether this is an issue for state law makers to get involved in, or a matter of local control. If you stay on one side of the fence I believe that you will support the police managers in this State who are trying to meet increasing demands for service, while at the same time realizing diminishing fiscal resources. Please change your mind - vote against this bill. Sincerely, Richard J. Carlquist Public Safety Director Plymouth Police Department RJC/sb cc: James G. Willis - City Manager Chief Mancel Mitchell - St. Louis Park Minnesota Chief's Legislative Chairman Senator Jim Ramstad Representative Warren Limmer Representative Ron Abrams Representative Jim Heap C�r� �3�1bf4.0 PHONE SAM S. SNANICH }E41W-Ca i 348-3082 CHAIRMAN BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487 March 14, 1990 The Honorable Kim Bergman Mayor, City of Plvmouth 34,-;C. P tymoutli Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman: As you may be aware, the cities of Minneapolis and Elk River have contracted with Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren to lobby State legislators in favor of a legislative amendment to the Waste Management Act which would instate "host fees" for solid waste facilities located in those cities (HF 2108, SF 1996). While Hennepin County is very concerned about ensuring that cities which host such facilities are compensated fairly for any expenses which are incurred in relation to those facilities, we strongly object to the fee which is now being lobbied, that being a $1 per cubic yard fee. This concept does not make any attempt to draw a relationship between costs incurred and the level of compensation to a municipality, and in addition, it'ignores any agreements which have been worked out between the County and the cities of Minneapolis and Elk River to fund excess costs. Hennepin County has worked closely with communities to solve our massive solid waste problem. but we need your help to fight continuing ati rya, 1 ich is al... adl — to $95/ton Tf (,!1 � 7Jl.rl.J a.11 lil �. .v.7JV v..E. L I, 1 �i' 4 I W - the $1 per cubic yard host fee legislation is passed, your constituents will be required to absorb additional fees totalling $1.8 million in order to fund programs in Minneapolis and Elk River which the County feels are above and beyond fair compensation for hosting solid waste facilities. Si nf ere ly, n f Sam S. Sivanich Chairman �Pc cc: Mr. James G. Willis, Manager C \<-%, - 311 t- i-i;o MIMeSM Office on Volunteer SetMeS mmovs March 2, 1990 Dear Mayor: Celebrate Minnesota Volunteers! Governor Rudy Perpich has proclaimed April 22-28 as Minnesota Volunteer Week to coincide with National Volunteer Week. Our theme this year is Celebrate Minnesota Volunteers to coordinate with the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 year-long series of special events designed to commemorate our past, embrace our present and prepare for our future. We are asking that you and your city council and boards contribute to this effort by saluting individuals who volunteer in city services, and city employees who volunteer in their communities. Doing so will encourage citizens to exercise their responsibilities as well as their rights by participating fully in the life of their communities. This will also underscore the opportunities and rewards of volunteer service. Here are a few ideas for your consideration: - Participate in Volunteer Recognition Week activities of local organizations; - Proclaim Volunteer Recognition Week in your community; and - Work with local media to highlight volunteerism efforts. We have enclosed the following materials to assist you in recognizing and encouraging volunteers in your community: - Facts sheet for speeches or articles; - Sample local proclamation; - Brochure on MOVS Handbook for Volunteer Recognition and recognition certificates signed by the Governor; and - Catalogue of Celebrate Minnesota Volunteers recognition items. Most of the above items are designed for use throughout the year, as well as during Volunteer Recognition Week. The Minnesota Office on Volunteer Services (MOVS), Department of Administration also has additional materials which are available upon request to help you Celebrate Minnesota Volunteers: - Governor's Proclamation; - Ideas for recognition activities; - Sample news releases and radio Public Service Announcements; - Ad slicks for use in print media; and - Information on recognition for youth in community service. Please feel free to contact us if you would like further assistance or information. We have also enclosed a brochure on the purpose of MOVS and the benefits of membership, should you wish to broaden your knowledge and support of volunteerism. Thank you for joining us to Celebrate Minnesota Volunteers in your community and throughout the state. Sincerely,Le J 16 I10, Laura Lee M. Geraghty ;: play 1390 Director LLG: baf Department of Adminixtration 500 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN 55155 s iKuv� n Phone: 612-296-4731(metro) , 800-652-9747 (nwrmetro) 20 1 t .c {'•kr . ?3` MINNESOTA OFFICE ON VOLUNTEER SERVICES Department of Administration SAMPLE RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS Minnesota Volunteer Recognition Week April 22 - 28, 1990 The following sample proclamations are provided for you to customize for your city, county, school district, or other organization. You may use them as is, or feel free to mix and match or add resolution parts to fit your own style and your community. SAMPLE RESOLUTION #1 WHEREAS: the hard work and commitment of volunteers have made our community a better place in which to live; and WHEREAS: volunteerism has fostered the development of partnerships between the public and private sectors of (name of community: city, county,ISD, etc.) to face community challenges; and WHEREAS: volunteers are a vital resource to provide for the well- being of our community and its citizens: and WHEREAS: (name of community) wishes to thank our volunteers for their dedicated service and generous spirit; NOW, THEREFORE, I (name of official), (title) of (name of community), Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the week of (month, dates, year) as (name of community) VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK and urge all citizens to CELEBRATE MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS. -OVER- c\CTN-a)Ike�ctC� SAMPLE RESOLUTION #2 WHEREAS: volunteers have enriched the life of our community through their concern, commitment, and generosity of spirit; and WHEREAS: volunteerism embodies a spirit of giving and spirit of growth; and WHEREAS: volunteers are a vital resource and have contributed to the health, education, welfare, recreation, culture and environment of (name of community); and WHEREAS: the hard work and commitment of volunteers has enriched and vitalized our efforts; and WHEREAS: we wish to Celebrate Minnesota Volunteers in (name of community), thanking them for their selfless efforts and dedication; NOW, THEREFORE, I, (name of official), of (name of community), Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the week of (month, day, year), as (name of community) VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK SAMPLE RESOLUTION #3 WHEREAS: the heart and soul of volunteer efforts is at the local level among individuals, working to vitalize their communities and leave a legacy for the future; and WHEREAS: volunteers have been our vital resource, enabling and guiding our efforts for the benefit of others; and WHEREAS: volunteerism embodies a spirit of giving and spirit of growth; and WHEREAS: (name of community) is proud of the efforts of out volunteers, and believes that their selfless giving has made our world a better place in which to live; NOW, THEREFORE, I (name of official), of (name of community), Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the week of (month, day, year), VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK in (name of community) C\, m _34 1 ke (4 0 3/1/90 MINNESOTA OFFICE ON VOLUNTEER SERVICES Department of..Administration FACTS SHEET ON VOLUNTEERISM For Articles And Speeches Background Information Minnesota has a strong tradition of citizen involvement and volunteerism. This involvement has taken many forms - from spontaneous response to identified needs, to organizing around specific causes, to developing and maintaining agencies and organizations. To a large extent, voluntary action has been expected and perhaps taken for granted. As a result, there is very little data which chronicles the development of volunteerism in Minnesota. This is true at the national and local levels, as well as at the state level. Nationally, only one book has recorded the history of volunteerism, By The People: A History of Volunteerism in America by Susan Ellis and Kathrine Noyes. Volunteerism began in Minnesota, as elsewhere, in response to mutual -help and self-help needs. Settlers helped one another to clear land, build roads and raise barns. Neighbors banded together to develop schools, establish libraries, and build hospitals. Organizations were formed to respond to community needs, such as orphaned children, isolated elderly, the mentally ill, battered women, fire protection, health epidemics and young women needing shelter and protection when they came from farms to the cities to work. Later, individuals banded together to seek social justice to insure protection or promote specific groups through fraternal associations, farm grange groups, labor unions and professional associations. Volunteers have traditionally been innovators, risk -takers and entrepreneurs. They have provided direct services to the sick, hungry, maimed and isolated. They have advocated for a wide variety of causes and changed the face of this country through such movements as abolition of slavery, civil rights, ecology, peace and women's rights. They have governed non-profit organizations and helped to set policy for units of government. They have provided a range of administrative services - from leading other volunteers, to public relations, to training and fund-raising. Volunteers have given money and material goods, as well as their time. Today the volunteer community continues this wonderful tradition. The current health and vitality of the volunteer community is reflected in the following statistics and quotations. 1 C\ TC-\-31ILo (4v Statistics Volunteers Nationally: Number. Hours and Dollar Value Source: VOLUNTEER -The National Center - Volunteers (percentage of population) 45.3% - Estimated number of volunteers 80.0 - Average weekly hours served per volunteer 4.7 - Average annual hours per volunteer 244.4 - Annual hours volunteered 19,522.0 - Annual hours volunteered, excluding informal volunteering 14,890.7 - Dollar value of volunteering $ 150.0 million hours/week hours/year million hrs million hrs billion Minnesota Volunteers: Number Hours and Dollar Value Source: Minnesota Office on Volunteer Services - Volunteers 1.6 million - Average weekly hours served per volunteer 4.7 hours/week - Dollar value $ 3.9 billion older Volunteers Source: American Association of Retired Persons - 39% of Americans over 45 volunteer - 56% of volunteers contribute 10 or more hours a month - 57% volunteer for church group - 40% volunteer for community service -type activity - 30% volunteer in school/youth programs - 27% participate in social or civic organizations - 42% volunteer for personal enjoyment - 26% volunteer because they feel responsible to society Youth Volunteers Source: Youth Service America - 3,000 public and private high schools have youth community service programs - About 40% of high schools with community service programs require that students do volunteer work - More than 450 colleges and universities have community service programs involving an average of 500 students per campus - 50 youth service and conservation corps are in operation nationally involving 60,000 youth Volunteer Needs in Minnesota Source: Minnesota Office on Volunteer Services 1988 Survey of agencies/organizations involving volunteers - 45% of organizations indicated that their use of volunteers was higher than 3 years ago - 34% indicated they were unable to recruit all the volunteers needed - 57% of organizations surveyed indicated increased need for volunteers over the next three years - 47% needed more volunteers with particular skills or training 2 C.`rr., - :3A (a to b r - 20% needed more volunteers with particular ethnic or cultural backgrounds - 55% have a need for volunteers weekdays - 41% have a need for volunteers evenings and 36% weekend days - 40% indicated their most pressing concern was a shortage of volunteers - 17% were concerned about a lack of recognition for volunteer accomplishments Selected Ouotes "A volunteer is a person who can see; who can feel what most do not feel. Often, such gifted persons do not think of themselves as volunteers, but as citizens - citizens in the fullest sense: partners in civilization." - President George Bush "The volunteer spirit is still alive and well in America." - President Ronald Reagan "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." - President John Fitzgerald Kennedy "The voluntary association of free men and women in organizations of their own choosing for mutually beneficial objectives lies at the heart of our democratic society." - AFL-CIO Convention, 1969 "Volunteerism is not only beneficial to society, it is absolutely essential - in fact, it is our best hope for the future." - George Gallup, Jr. Vice Chairman, The Gallup Organization "One of the sectors has money, one has power, and we have people.... The money and the power can't do much without the people." - Sydney J. Harris, Journalist "Volunteerism is the price of freedom. To be free we must individually refuse to take without giving, and through voluntary caring and sharing, blend our individual good with the needs of others and the public good, thus improving the common welfare." - George Romney, Chairman VOLUNTEER: The National Center "You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." - Kahlil Gibran c�T-C%- ait�04A_o "We live in a society that always has depended on volunteers of different kinds - some who can give money, others who give time, and a great many who freely give their special skills, full or part time. If you look closely, you will see that almost anything that really matters to us, anything that embodies our deepest commitment to the way human life should be lived and cared for, depends on some form - more often many forms - of volunteerism." - Margaret Mead I shall not pass this way again; Then let me now relieve some pain, Remove some barrier from the road, Or brighten someone's heavy load. - Eva Rose York poet, philanthropist (1858-1925) The degree to which I can create relationships which facilitate the growth of others as separate persons is a measure of the growth I have achieved myself. - Carl R. Rogers Necessity knows no Sunday .... - Agnes Repplier writer, social critic (1858-1950) The crisis of our time ... is a crisis not of the hands but of the hearts. - Archibald MacLeish 4 nt 41 March 16, 1990 Representative Warren Room 327 State Office St. Paul, MN 55155 Li mmer Building SUBJECT: S.F. 1760 AND H.F. 2209 r Dear Repro Pn at, �A I ; mm0N• CIN OF PLYMOUTFF We need your help and support in defeating proposed amendments to the tax increment financing statute. S.F. 1760 may be tied up in committee, however, H.F. 2209 is likely to serve as a vehicle to have this matter ultimately heard before a tax conference committee. Plymouth has used tax increment financing for several years with a good deal of success. Each of our tax increment districts has been designed to achieve specifically targeted public purposes which, in our view, not only carry out city development objectives, but county and state objectives as well. To date, we have had no objections to the establishment of tax increment financing districts mom Hennepin County, or any of the school districts involved. The City Council is currently considering a proposal from a private developer to provide senior citizen housing on a site owned by the City. Financial projections indicate the need to use tax increment financing to assist in writing down the interest cost of the bonds for this project in order that 150 affordable dwelling units can be made available to eligible Plymouth seniors. H.F. 2209 would prohibit further consideration of this project. In the first instance, the "formula" by which a community's captured tax increment capacity is measured, would exclude Plymouth. Projections we have seen indicate that Plymouth would already exceed the cap included in H.F. 2209. Secondly, the bill provides that the county or school district involved could, in effect, veto the project by withholding their support. Based upon written communications we have.seen from Hennepin County to the Legislature, it appears that Hennepin County could be expected to exercise that control. Perhaps the- most objectionable feature of the H.F. 2209 is the fact that Minneapolis would continue to have the authority to use enormous sums of tax increments for neighborhood revitaliation through the extension of various redevelopment districts. I understand that these revenues will total G,.rr%- 31tto140 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 IV_ -4 March 15, 1990 Page 2 hundreds of millions of dollars through the year 2009! It is clear that this one of the prime "targets" of various legislators in seeking to tighten up TIF regulations. Nonetheless, it is ironic that amendments to H.F. 2209 would continue to leave the barn door opened for Minneapolis' perceived abuse of the current statutes, while at the same time, further restricting communities such as Plymouth from using TIF to provide affordable housing for seniors. We will appreciate your support in seeking to retain TIF financing for local units of government. Yours truly, J Willis C nager JW:kec cc: League of Minnesota Cities Mayor & City Council C ern -31 t0cla