HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-23-1990CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
March 23, 1990
RECYCLING CASH DRAWING
March 21/22: No Winner
NEXT WEEK: $300
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, April 2, 7 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. The Planning
Commission will meet in the City Council chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-2)
3. TOWN MEETING -- Monday, April 9, 7 p.m. Town meeting for Area 2
residents.
4. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER -- Thursday, April 12, 6 p.m. The
City's annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner for members of City
Boards and Commissions will be held at the Scanticon Conference
Center. A copy of the invitation mailed to board and commissioners
is attached. (M-4)
5. MEETING REMINDERS:
A. SWAN LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK MEETINGS - Meetings with Swan Lake
area residents on design developmenT of neighborhood park. All
meeting will be at Plymouth City Center.
Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
B. RECYCLING RECOGNITION LUNCHEON -- Wednesday, April 18, 11:30
a.m. The Hennepin ounty oard will hold its annual Recycling
Recognition luncheon at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel. Please
let Laurie know before April 11 if you plan to attend.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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C. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY PRE -BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETING -- Monday,
Marc a.m., Sheraton Midway, St. Paul. The Metro-
politan Waste Control Commission has scheduled a pre -budget
breakfast meeting for Suburban Rate Authority members on March
26. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M-5)
6. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES ANNUAL MEETING -- The
1990 AMM annual meeting will e held Wednesday evening, May 16. The
meeting location and agenda will be mailed by the AMM at a later
date.
At this time, the AMM Board is seeking nominations for the offices
of President, Vice -President and eight Board Directors. Nominations
will be accepted up to April 6, 1990. The AMM is also accepting
applications to the newly established RTB Chair's Advisory
Committee. If you would like to be nominated for the AMM Board or
the RTB Advisory Committee, please let me know. Additional infor-
mation on the annual meeting and appointments can be found in the
attached AMM bulletin. (M-6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for March and April are
attached. (M-7)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. PLYMOUTH NEWS -- The first issue of the Plymouth News is scheduled
to be printed Tuesday. Prior to sending it to the printer, Helen
had copies delivered to each councilmember. While we recognize that
the time given councilmembers to review the first issue was very
short, we do appreciate your forebearance. Councilmember Vasiliou
called and was particularly concerned about the 3 to 5 day turn-
around if changes were required. With desktop publishing, the turn-
around time is far more rapid, we acknowledge. However, if one or
more councilmembers had substantive changes, they in turn would have
to be reformatted and recirculated to the City Council for comment.
I believe the topic merits Council discussion, particularly as it
relates to the necessity of councilmembers reviewing either the text
or layout -prior to final printing.
2. LEAD BASE PAINTS - MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY CONCERN -
Mayor Bergman recently received a letter from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) in which they advise mayors of all
cities of the continuing health hazard posed by lead to human
health, as well as our environment. The MPCA letter calls
particular attention to bridge and watertower paints, both of which
frequently contain lead. I have discussed this matter with Fred
Moore who advises me that none of the five bridges, nor any of our
watertowers are painted with a lead base paint. He did note that a
neighboring municipality recently was confronted with this issue and
expended nearly a quarter million dollars to appropriately have the
lead base paint removed and the environment protected from a water
reservoir.
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3. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES -- Councilmember Helliwell has forwarded
to us a copy of an item w ich appeared in a newsletter published by
the Community Association's Institute. This article deals with a
law recently enacted in New Jersey which requires local governmental
units to reimburse homeowner associations for providing certain
private services, or to undertake those services as a governmental
responsibility. In Plymouth this issue predominately would focus in
on the matter of private streets, including upkeep and maintenance.
This is an item which is currently being reviewed by the City
Council Special Assessment Committee. (I-3)
4. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- A status report on Hennepin County's
application fora aste ransfer Station is attached. (I-4)
5. COUNTY ROAD 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -- Attached is a memorandum from
Fred ore on the status of property owners receiving offers from
the County on the purchase of the necessary easements or
rights-of-way to construct the project. The County has mailed
offers to the property owners this week. Therefore, negotiations
will begin immediately. (I-5)
6. STREET SWEEPING -- Spring street sweeping will begin Monday, March
26. In addition to the City's street sweeper, two sweepers
furnished by contractors will be used. The City's sweeper will be
operating two shifts per day.
The City purchased the sweeper last fall and our operators are
currently being trained on its operation. As part of their
training, some sweeping took place around City buildings and the
industrial area. On Monday, April 2, the two contractor sweepers
will be in service. All streets should be cleaned by May 1.
7. CHELSEA WOODS - DRAINAGE PROBLEMS -- Attached is a follow-up memo
from Fred Moore concerning the drainage problems in the Chelsea
Woods Addition. (I-7)
8. ARTICLES -- The following articles are attached:
a. "The Need For Urban Forests," American City & County magazine,
March, -
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES SAFE DRIVING AWARD -- The Hennepin County
Chiefs of Police Association has recognized the Plymouth Police
Department for its record of safe driving in 1989. The department
recorded a total of 416,113 miles without a traffic accident. A
copy of the notification is attached. (I-9)
10. CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES -- Plymouth businesses have received the
attac aletter and questionnaire from the City on the sale of
tobacco products and location of cigarette vending machines. The
Council will be provided with a summary report on the responses
received after April 20. (I-10)
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11. MLC PRESS RELEASE -- The Municipal Legislative Commission's press
re ease on the proposed single property tax rate is attached.
(I-11)
12. NOTICE OF CLAIM -- The attorney representing Kenneth Neutgens and
Leroy Reinke as notified the City that Bradley Hagg, 14417 County
Road 6, has also filed a claim for property damage as a result of
the City's improvement to County Road 6. A copy of the attorney's
letter is attached. (I-12)
13. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- The following correspondence on City
departments or emp oyees has been received:
a. Letter from Thomas Motherway, Director, State Division of
Emergency Management, thanking Dick Carlquist for his
participation in the 1990 Governor's Natural Disaster
Conference. (I -13a)
b. Letter of appreciation from Betty Jo and Tom Phillips, 18620
26th Avenue No., to Plymouth Fire Department. (I -13b)
c. Letter of appreciation to Police Department from Henry Branyon,
Plymouth resident. (I -13c)
d. Letters of appreciation to Police Department from Megan and Mark
Djerf. (I -13d)
e. Memorandum from City Manager to Lyle Robinson, commending the
Fire Department for their continuing excellent efforts. (I -13e)
14. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter sent to 22 city volunteers inviting them to attend the
April 2 Council meeting to receive certificates of
appreciation. (I -14a)
b. Letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Tad Jude, from City
Manager, on expediting County improvements to CSAH 73 north of
I-394.. (I -14b)
c. Letter to Maureen Flahaven, Celebrate Minnesota 1990, from Helen
LaFave, providing information for a public service announcement
about Plymouth. (I -14c)
d. Attached is a letter concerning ordinance requirements which was
sent to all dog owners who have licenses in Plymouth. In
addition, the letter will be available at the Cashier's Counter
when residents come in to apply for dog licenses. (I -14d)
e. Copy of letter sent to Editors of Plymouth Post and Wayzata
Weekly News, from City Manager, regarding the single rate
property tax system. (I -14e)
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March 23, 1990
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f. Letter to Daniel Kops requesting additional informaiton on "City
Manager software" for tracking complaints. The article
appearing in the City and State magazine describing the software
package is also attached. (I -14f)
g. Letter to Mayor Bergman from William Stangler, President, First
Bank Plymouth. (I -14g)
h. Letter of resignation from Michael Porzio, Commissioner to the
Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. (I -14h)
i. Letter to Audrey Cebula, property owner of 3800 Xenium Lane,
form Joe Ryan, ordering the repair or demolition of a
structure on the property which was extensively damaged by
fire. (I -14i)
j. Letter of appreciation from David Olson, Twin West Chamber, to
City Manager, for hosting the March 20 Community Coffee Break.
(I -14j)
k. Memo from Mark Peterson concerning the Minnetonka Floral tree
donations. (I -14k)
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1990 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
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7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
March 14, 1990
A. Baton Corporation. PUD Preliminary Plat/Preliminary
Plan/Conditional Use Permit located Southeast of Lancaster Lane and
Old Rockford Road (89103)
B. Amendment to the Park and Trail System Element of the Plymouth
Comprehensive Plan.
C. Amendment to the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, Section 7, Subdivision C
regarding Correctional Facility in Residential Districts.
A. 918 Plymouth Partners. Site Plan and Variance for property located
North of County Road 9 and West of Highway 169 (90010)
B. 918 Plymouth Partners. Site Plan and Variance for property located
North of County Road 9 and West of Highway 169 (90011)
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SUBJECT: INVITATION TO VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER
Dear Commission Member:
To convey our gratitude for the many contributions which volunteers make to
our community each year, the City Council has adopted a volunteer recognition
program. The program includes an annual dinner to show our appreciation to
individuals who have shared their time and talents by serving on City boards
and commissions.
Please plan to join us at the third annual volunteer recognition dinner on
Thursday, April 12, at Scanticon Conference Center, 3033 Campus Drive. We
will have a brief social hour at 6:00 p.m. with dinner following at 6:45 p.m.
If you cannot attend, please accept our thanks for your many efforts this past
year! Please call Laurie Rauenhorst at 550-5014 by April 2 and let her know
whether or not you will be able to attend. The City Council and I hope to see
you there.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
March 13, 1990
Dear Resident:
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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
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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 faye�Ser-
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,
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Commissioner
cc: Mr. James G. Willis, Manager
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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
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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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BULLETIN
TO: Member City Officials
FROM: Walter Fehst, President
RE: NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ANNUAL MEETING, WEDNESDAY
EVENING, MAY 16TH.
1. NOMINATIONS WANTED FOR BOARD'OF DIRECTORS:
A Nominating Committee consisting of the following individuals
was appointed by the Board of Directors on March 1, 1990. Chair:
Gary Bastian, Maplewood Councilmember and Past President; Jerry
Dulgar, Crystal Manager; Tom Egan, Eagan Mayor; Edwina Garcia,
Richfield Councilmember; Sharon Klumpp, Oakdale Administrator;
Peggy Kelly, Edina Councilmember; Paula Maccabee, St. Paul
Councilmember, Dennis Schneider, Fridley Councilmember; and Dave
Unmacht, Prior Lake Manager. The offices of President,
Vice -President and eight directors are to be filled. DUE TO THE
TWO -TERM LIMITATION, THERE WILL BE AT LEAST FIVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
ELECTED.
The Board meets the first Thursday evening of each month and its
main duties and responsibilities are to adopt a yearly budget,
determine the yearly priorities for legislative lobbying; and
coordinate and direct staff activities. We are asking for your help
in identifying candidates for the Boar$ of Directors and
Volunteers/Nominations are needed from all parts of the
Metropolitan Area.
ACTION REQUESTED:
NOMINATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING A BRIEF RESUME SHOULD BE SENT
TO THE ATTENTION OF VERN PETERSON IN THE AMM OFFICE BY NO LATER
THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH., 1990.` GET THOSE NOMINATIONS IN THE MAIL
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
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2. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 16TH. IS THE DAY SELECTED FOR THE AMM ANNUAL
MEETING:
The 1990 AMM Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday
evening, May 16, 1990. Many of the meeting details have not been
finalized as yet but it will be a dinner meeting beginning with a
social hour starting at 5:30 P.M. Please mark your calendars now
for this important meeting. A notice, agenda and reservation
information will be mailed in about four weeks.
3. RTB CHAIR'S LOCAL OFFICIALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED;
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT:
At the request of the AMM, Mike Ehrlichmann Chair of the Regional
Transit Board is establishing an RTB Chair's Advisory Commitee. By
agreement with Mr. Ehrlichmann, the AMM will seek volunteers -from
within member cities and provide a list to him of two officials
for each committee position. Tentatively, the Committee composition
targeted for 7 officials from Hennepin County cities, 3 from Ramsey
cities, 2 each from Anoka and Dakota County cities, and 1 each
from Washington, Scott, and Carver cities for a total of 17 persons.
This is a fairly good geographic representative of the area
population.
The basic task of the committee will be to provide input from the
city perspective on major transportation/transit policy issues and to
develop innovative and creative ideas for short and mid term
transit improvements throughout the area. The Committee will act
as a two-way communications conduit between the RTB and cities
supplying information and alternative scenarios for consideration
by the RTB on transit policy.
Both the AMM Board and RTB Chair hope that the committee will be
active and provide meaningful input. Therefore, local officials
wishing to serve should be prepared to spend the necessary time. The
Committee once formed, will determine meeting times, length, and and
frequency but one can expect at least one meeting per month of 2 to
3 hours duration. The previous Advisory Committee met at 4 P.M.
Mr. Ehrlichmann expressed a desire to have as many members as
possible be elected officials versus appointed.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If you or someone from your city would like to serve on
Chair's Advisory Committee, please call Carol Williams,
Peterson or Vern Peterson at 227-4008 by April 5, 1990.
of Directors will consider the nominees at its April 5
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P. 0. BOX 41633 PLYMOUTH, MN., 55447
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Scandal May
Spur Connecticut
Manager Licensing
Connecticut may become the third
state to license property management
companies. State Rep. Douglas Mintz
(D -Norwalk) expects to introduce a bill
soon after the state legislature convenes
February 7. The bill will require that
management firms be licdnsed and carry
bonds to protect association assets.
If the bill is passed, Connecticut will
join Florida and Hawaii as states requiring
management firm licensing. California
has a licensing proposal pending. Mintz
said that he has been working on the bill
for six months, and that he thinks a growing
scandal involving a Connecticutmanage-
ment firm will make passage easy.
The NW Group of New Haven,
Connecticut, has acknowledged in a legal
document that it mishandled the funds of
10 condominium associations. Eight of
the associations have petitioned in federal
court to put NW Group into involuntary
bankruptcy. Several suits have been filed
against the company but have been placed
on hold pending the outcome of the petition.
Meanwhile, HUD is investigating
alleged mishandling of funds by NW Group
in seven other cases where HUD funds
are involved. Still others of the 70-100
associations managed byNW Group have
reported funds missing and the firm's
accounts have been frozen by a Stamford
bank. Attorneys say that as much as
$800,000 could be missing from reported
sources.
Mintz believes the case will assure
passage of his licensing legislation. "The
incident has really hit home," he said.
"The state has a legitimate interest in
protecting consumers,"saidMintz. "Ibis
(bill) is to prevent criminal activity, to
make sure property managers are
qualified" The Mintz bill has been viewed
favorably by other Connecticut
management firms as a step toward
promoting professionalism in the industry.
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Community Association Law
to Become More Diverse, Complex
Community association law will
become increasingly diverse and complex
in the coming decade, requiring attorneys
to be experienced in a wide variety of
legal subjects. Social and economic trends
within the society will trigger new rules
for community associations, which will
be more often defined by court decisions
than by legislative action.
These predictions were made by
Wayne S. Hyatt, editor of The Community
Association Law Reporter and a national
leader in the theory and practice of
community association law, at the 11th
Annual Community Association Law
Seminar held January 8-9 in Newport
Beach, California and January 22-23 in
Washington, D. C.
Hyatt Is review of recent significant
cases covered state and federal regulatory
issues, developers rights and liabilities,
the responsibilities of association
operations, and the validity and sanctity
of covenants, and warranties. These cases
focus on specific questions arising from
specific situations. Taken together,
however, they demonstrate that community
association lawyers face increasingly
complex questions as people develop the
art of living together in planned
communities.
Hyatt also noted that community
association attorneys need expertise in
corporate, covenant, municipal, contract
and constitutional law, as well as uadidonal
real estate law to properly represent
community associations and developers
facing increasingly wide-ranging cases.
Changing American lifestyles and
economic conditions will confront
attorneys and the associations they
represent with some of their greatest legal
challenges in the future, and "there are
many threads that make up this fabric,"
Hyatt told the seminar participants. In
hard times, marketing questions arise
concerning seller representations and
consumer expectations, builder/developer
control over assessments and finance
become crucial issues, and consumer
questions multiply as unit owners strive
continued on page 5
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: March 23, 1990
TO: James G. Willis C' Manager
FROM: Charles E. D'll ommunity
SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY APPLICATION FOR
Development Coordinator
WASTE TRANSFER STATION (89057)
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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.
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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)
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March 6, 1990
Mr. Luther Nelson
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Hennepin County Solid Waste Division
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55415
SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
(89051)
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,
V
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
FTDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Environment & Energy Division
HENNEPIN 822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
LJH Phone: 612-348-6846
March 15, 1990
Mr. Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
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8105,"7
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
A- not hesitate to call if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
Luther D. Nelson ''' ; 1J
Division Engineer
cc: Warren Porter
Brent Lindgren
Heyward Milford, HDR
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: March 22, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moorg",* Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FERNBROOK LANE TO COUNTY ROAD 101
CITY PROJECT NO. 829
Charlene Muller who lives along the County Road 6 Improvement Project
had inquired of Mayor Kim Bergman on the status of the property owners
receiving offers from the County on the purchase of the necessary
easements or right-of-way to construct the project. They had received
preliminary notices from the County almost three months ago and to date
the County has not made offers. It is my understanding that she also
contacted other Councilmembers.
The County had delayed in making their offers to the property owners
until they had the formal agreement between the City and the County for
the project. Although the City approved the agreement in December, it
was still being reviewed by the County. As you are aware, the County
discovered some errors and the City Council approved a revised agreement
on March 19. With the approval of the revised agreement by the City,
the County is prepared to proceed with the project.
I have discussed the project with Bruce Polaczyk, the Design Engineer
for the County. He has stated that the County will be mailing the
offers to the property owners on either March 21 or 22. The County will
then immediately begin the negotiation process. The County is also
proceeding to advertise for bids for the project. I will inform you
when I receive the date that bids will be received.
I contacted Charlene Muller by telephone and informed her that she
should be receiving the offer from the County within the next two days.
I requested that she call me on Monday if she had not received this
offer.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: March 22, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: CHELSEA WOODS - DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
This is a follow-up memo to provide additional information to Tom
Vetsch's March 16, 1990 memo concerning the drainage problems in the
Chelsea Woods Addition. Tom and members of the Engineering staff have
completed additional investigation during this week.
Tom Vetsch has been in contact with DNR and the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District. DNR does not have any jurisdiction over any of the
ponds within the Chelsea Woods development. They have informed Tom that
they have not established any elevations for the control structures on
these ponds. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has also informed
Tom that they have not established any elevations within Chelsea Woods.
The City's information indicates that the ponding elevations and the
storm drainage system was designed by the engineer for the developer.
This was done in 1971 or 1972 by Barr Engineering. We have found
reference to a report prepared by them, although we cannot locate the
report within our files. I have requested Barr Engineering to provide
us with a copy of this report. This development was undertaken previous
to the City's Storm Drainage Plan, which was prepared in 1973.
Tom Vetsch has been in contact with Tom Barker of the Chelsea Woods
Association. Mr. Barker has provided Tom with copies of drawings which
indicate the original ponding system. This drawing appears to have been
a part of the report I previously referred to prepared by Barr
Engineering.
There is information in the files on investigations made by the City in
1975 and 1976 because of flooding problems which occurred in 1975. We
can find no specific information on what final action was taken except
for the installation of an 18 inch diameter storm sewer, 140 feet long.
After I have received additional information from Barr Engineering, we
will compare the existing conditions to the original plans. We will
also continue to investigate and make a determination on whether the
existing system is the cause of flooding problems upstream of the
Chelsea Woods Development. If this is found to be the case, we will be
making recommendations on needed improvements.
We will keep Tom Barker informed of our findings.
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Parks
& Recreation
The Need
For Urban Forests
�� ssential city
services must
be main-
tained dur-
ing times of fiscal defi-
ciency."
"The city's infrastruc-
ture must not be allowed
to deteriorate."
"In order to attract and
maintain business and in-
dustry, local government
must maintain basic city
services."
These are a few of the
familiar phrases that
American city and county
officials use whenever they face the task
of balancing a budget during times of
falling property values and dwindling
tax revenues.
As with any balancing act, correct
decisions must be made or the budget-
ing procedure will fail and the compo-
nent parts — in the case of a city, the
services it provides — will collapse like
a house of cards. Each part must be
evaluated and its relative value deter-
mined.
The distribution of budget monies
quickly becomes a zero-sum game when
finances are limited and demand for
revenues exceeds the supply. As with
any zero-sum game, all gains are offset
exactly by corresponding losses of equal
value. For every winner there must be a
loser.
Many times, most or all departments
receive less than ideal funding and the
participants scramble to minimize their
losses. Trees, in particular, are not con-
sidered to be very important. In a
prioritized listing, city trees tend to fall
toward the bottom and often are
lumped with park and recreation ser-
By Rick Tagtow
Trees are a more valuable municipal resource than many realize.
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vices.
Public trees represent an investment
of thousands of dollars, a value of mil-
lions of dollars, and the potential for
multimillion dollar liability. Substantial
amounts of both private and public
funds are spent to develop, improve and
maintain urban trees. Obviously society
places a relatively high value on trees or
such large amounts of money would not
be spent on planting and maintaining
them and the risks they entail would not
be tolerated.
When faced with inadequate funds,
local budget authorities sometimes
prioritize the perceived needs of the city
and establish a painless formula for dis-
tributing funds. When political bodies
are involved, people who are not
schooled in budgeting or business tech-
niques or lack long-term governmental
experience often make these decisions.
A list of essential city services and a
complete description of the "critical in-
frastructure" is the fust step in this for-
mula. Generally, this is seen as a simple
task. Police and fire protection, street
and sewer maintenance are considered
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vital; everything else is
not.
But are these assump-
tions and decisions con-
cerning the importance of
trees to a city's infrastruc-
ture the result of logical
discussion and rational
thought? Preconceived
notions and emotional
images often cloud the
thought process as un-
trained individuals priori-
tize the elements of a mu-
nicipal budget.
A city is more than a
collection of safe, clean
streets. Trees contribute greatly to the
quality of urban life. They make cities
livable. In fact, a lack of trees usually is
considered to be a hallmark of urban
blight. An attractive, inviting and safe
city protects and even features its tree
resources.
Trees are one of a city's most valu-
able resources. City trees provide many
benefits to both the residents and visi-
tors in a community. They provide
summer shade, shelter homes from win-
ter winds, filter air and noise pollution,
offer city -raised children a glimpse of
nature, increase property values, pro-
vide homes for birds and wildlife, and
offer a pleasing and healthy environ-
ment, all important to a city's positive
and attractive image.
Cities usually are warmer than the
surrounding countryside, mainly due to
a lack of vegetation. Trees help offset
this trend by reflecting between 10 and
25 percent of the solar radiation that
reaches the earth and dissipating much
of the absorbed radiation through
evaporation.
A single isolated tree can transpire as
American City i County/March 1990
much as 100 gallons of water per day
through its leafy canopy. The cooling
provided by this evaporation would be
equivalent to running five average win-
dow air conditioners 20 hours per day in
summer.
Trees grown for windbreaks are com-
mon throughout the Midwest and
Southwest; the effects of wind chill are
apparent to those who live in the north-
ern United States and Canada. A vig-
orous urban forest can have a profound
effect for winter comfort by reducing
wind velocity in residential areas.
Air quality is an important concern,
and trees provide effective filtering of
particulate matter and absorption of
certain gaseous pollutants. Dust, ash,
pollen and smoke particles are trapped
on leaves and later washed away
through precipitation while ozone, sul-
fur dioxide, carbon monoxide and
heavy metals are absorbed into leaf tis-
sue.
Noise is minimized by trees in a num-
ber of ways. Sound is reflected, de-
flected or absorbed by the tree canopy,
branches and trunks, which have a dif-
fusing effect. Unpleasant noises are
masked by more pleasant sounds asso-
ciated with trees, such as the wind whis-
tling through conifers or rustling
through oaks and aspens, and the songs
and chatter generated by birds and
squirrels.
Visual screening, used extensively in
urban areas, is another important at-
tribute of trees. Physical and psycho-
logical separation is accomplished by
woody vegetation, and trees also serve
as pedestrian and vehicular traffic con-
trols. They effectively reduce headlight
glare at intersections, and in downtown
areas the reflected sun glare from glass
and concrete can be minimized through
judicious plantings.
Many city residents find great plea-
sure in viewing small animals, insects
and birds pursuing their daily lives in,
on and around trees. Often a child's
curiosity about the natural world is
sparked by that first effort at leaf or
pine cone collecting, and the fruits and
nuts that attract wildlife also are en-
joyed by young and old folks alike. A
city without trees would be a desolate
and lonely place to live.
The aesthetic aspects of urban trees
often are taken for granted, and few
people question the impact that trees
have on city beautification. Bright fall
colors, beautiful spring flowers, spread-
ing crowns of leaves, interesting bark
and stark winter patterns add life to the
dull concrete city.
Homes, neighborhoods, parks and
businesses reap benefits from urban
trees. Tree -lined streets and well -planted
parks help define the quality of life in a
community, and these, along with ap-
propriate landscaping, significantly en-
hance property values.
-ALecyc" Confefence
•-Later ThisMonth
In an effort to help cities develop
,recycling programs, the U.S. Con-
lerence of Mayors is presenting a
,conference this month to discuss
Strategies to increase market demand
for recyclable materials.
-Building Confidence in Recy-
cling" is sated for March 29-30 in
'Washington. Its major thrust will be
-*o de
cre7op a public/private dialogue
on m wkets for recyclables such as
tau, metals, paper and plastics that
AM vital to the success of local recy-
=cling ptoomms.
r.
.,For more information, contact
!Jou ,
2Joti Musselwhite, U.S. Conference
,of Mayors, (202) 293-7330. O
While developing a list of tree bene-
fits is a simple matter, assigning a dol-
lar value to city trees is more difficult
and requires the careful consideration of
several issues. Monetary factors relating
to trees include higher property values,
increased city assets, legal value, re-
placement costs, energy cost reduction,
values of alternative land uses and har-
vests.
Homeowners recognize that good tree
cover increases real estate value. Prop-
erty values increase by an average of 5
to 10 percent when adequate trees are
present, and 25 percent increases in
value over unplanted homesites are not
uncommon.
Trees increase tax revenues also. In-
creased property values translate into a
greater community tax base resulting in
increased property tax revenue for cit-
ies. As appraisals are made for tax as-
sessment, the presence or lack of trees
plays an important role in the assign-
ment of value. Also, since a city itself
generally owns a substantial amount of
land, optimum tree plantings increase
the value of these public assets.
The legal value of trees is apparent
when cities deal with insurance claims,
condemnation suits, property acquisi-
tion and easements. The litigation re-
sulting from damages inflicted to trees
and by trees attaches a dollar valtie to
them.
Payments by insurance companies
also assign trees a value. When insur-
ance settlements are reached or judg-
ments awarded, there is de jure agree-
ment that a fair settlement has been
reached and relative values have been
established. For example, when a public
tree is damaged in an accident, an in-
surance settlement implies that the loss
has been recovered. Likewise, when
personal injury or property damage is
caused by a public tree, local govern-
ment, by settling the claim and contin-
uing to maintain public trees, recog-
nizes the value of its tree population as
at least equal to the potential for public
liability.
Replacement costs for lost trees may
be the most familiar tree values. Al-
though many years of growth as well as
significant labor and maintenance ex-
pense may be lost, the cost of a replace-
ment tree, including planting, is docu-
mented easily. Both the cost of the tree
and the cost of planting rise rapidly as
the size of the tree increases.
Energy savings are documented eas-
ily, and estimates by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture indicate that home
energy consumption can be reduced
substantially through proper tree plant-
ing. Winter heating costs may be re-
duced as much as 15 percent, and sum-
mer cooling bills lowered 50 percent or
more.
As municipal officials come to grips
with the realities of inadequate revenue
and zero-sum funding, two factors re-
lating to trees become prominent. First,
in most cities, a large tree population
already exists and is in a state of de-
cline. Second, the tax -paying citizenry
enjoys trees and demands that they be
perpetuated.
Trees have an existing monetary value
and pose potentially high liability risks.
A conscious decision by public officials
to ignore the wishes of their constitu-
ents, allow for the erosion of assets, and
increase liability risks by not funding
adequate tree programs implies a lack
of understanding of the situation.
Education appears to be the key.
Since public officials seldom are famil-
iar with all aspects of local government,
they often give priority to familiar
items, special interests or emotional is-
sues. If adequately and properly in-
formed, those people responsible for al-
locating funds will be in a much better
position to make wise decisions.
With the exception of an occasional
sensational story regarding injury or
damage, trees are taken for granted as
eternal components of the landscape
and are not given much publicity. If the
investment required to establish and
maintain trees is considered carefully,
city officials must conclude that trees
are not eternal statues but dynamic, liv-
ing organisms that cannot be taken for
granted.
A moment's pause to imagine a city
without trees should be sufficient to
motivate more thorough inquiry into
methods for funding essential tree
planting and maintenance programs.
With increased knowledge comes the
realization that trees demand and de-
serve the concern and commitment of
city officials.
Rick Tagtow is director of Parks and
Forestry for the Waterloo, Iowa, Park
Commission.
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I h to . W..f.t.wp , �E
The Hennepin Coon�9 Chiefsof Police I%OdatiOu
Traffic Advisory Council
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The winners of the 1989 Safety Award are again the South Lake Minnetonka
Public Safety Department, and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department.
Honorable mention goes to West Hennepin Public Safety, Wayzata Police
Department, Plymouth Police Department and Edina Police Department.
The awards were in two classifications. One award for departments with
total number of squad miles driven under 300,000 and the other award for
departments with over 300,000 miles driven.
Under 300,000 Miles Driven
#
Accidents
Miles
Repair Costs
Frequency
Severity
South Lake
0
191,095
0
0
0
W. Hennepin P.S. .0
138,202
0
0
0
Wayzata
0
87,635
0
0
0
Golden Valley
1
282,400
2,391.55
.70
1693.72
Robbinsdale
1
150,166
2,061
1.32
2744.96
Richfield
2
280,000
400
1.42
285.7
Deephaven
1
99,673
150
2.00
300.98
Airport
3
145,000
3664
4.12
5053.78
Hopkins
4
141,102
1100
5.66
1559.14
Over 300,000 Miles Driven
Hennepin Co.
0
451,453
0
0
0
�--Plvmou th
0
Edina
�0
328,763
0
0
0
St. Louis Park
1
350,000
380
0.56
217.14
Maple Grove
5
380,000
12,500
2.62
6578.94
" Eden Prairie
8.
527,081
5,091
3.02
1904•.44
The formula used for determining Frequency Rate and Severity Rate is the
same as last year, that is as follows:
Frequency Rate - # of accidents divided by miles driven then multiplied
by 200,000
Severity Rate - total repair costs divided by miles driven then
multiplied by 200,000
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March 20, 1990
Dear Business Owner:
�
Cigarette vending machines have become a hot issue in the Twin Cities!
Recently a number of cities have adopted ordinances regulating placement or
prohibiting cigarette vending machines. Now, the state has become involved by
possibly requiring a block-out device on each machine.
The Plymouth City Council trusts you to run your business in a responsible
manner. We prefer not to get involved in a growing number of mandates, even
though we agree that it is inappropriate for minors to purchase cigarettes
whether from a store clerk or a vending machine.
The Plymouth City Council would like to enlist your cooperation in taking
proactive steps to prevent tobacco purchases by minors. Here's what you can
do:
o If you sell tobacco across the counter, please remind your clerks of
their obligation no o sell cigarettes to anyone under the age of
eighteen.
o If you have a vending machine, please move it to a location that can be
monitored y your clerks. r, remove it and only sell tobacco products
across the counter.
We appreciate your cooperation and are interested in hearing what action you
take. Please complete the attached sheet and return it to me with your
comments by April 20, 1990. The results from all businesses will be
summarized in a report to the entire Council. A stamped, addressed envelope
is enclosed for your convenience.
Thanks for helping the youth of our community!
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Business Name:
Address:
Plymouth, Minnesota
Zip Code
This business (check one):
1. Sells tobacco products across the counter only.
2. Sells tobacco products by vending machine only.
3. Sells tobacco products both by machine and across the
counter.
Please circle the appropriate response to each of the following:
Yes No Don't sell I have reminded clerks of their obligation
over counter not to sell cigarettes to anyone under the
age of eighteen.
Yes No Don't have I have examined the current location of the
machines cigarette vending machine.
Yes No Don't have I have moved the cigarette vending machine
machines so it can be visually monitored by the
clerk. (Please explain the new location
below.)
Yes No Don't have I have not moved the cigarette vending
machines machine because it is currently monitored
by the clerk. (Please explain the existing
location below.)
Yes No Don't have I have decided to remove the cigarette
machines vending machine and only sell tobacco
products over the counter.
Yes No I have decided to discontinue selling
tobacco products -at my business.
Vending Machine Location:
Information Supplied by :
i tl e
Please return this form by Aril 20 to City Clerk, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.,
Plymouth, MN 55447. Thanks.
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Mona
Meyer &
McGrath
B500 Normandale lake Boulevard
suite 1200
Bloomington, N4N 55431
(612) 831-8515
FAX (612) 831-8241
FOR RELEASE: March 19, 1994 Kennedy
or -Cathryn I•
Contact: Bob Renner (612) 831-8515
(612) 893-6650 Cindy Bielke
(612) 339-6368
SUBURBAN MAYORS WANT SINGLE PROPERTY TAS RATE
St. Paul (Mauch 19, 1990) -- Mayors from 15 Twin Cities
suburbs joined forces today to protest Minnesota's current
property tax system for homeowners.
Instead of the existing
three-tier progressive tax
structure, the mayors want a single or "flat" tax rate to
be applied to the market value of all homes in the state.
"The current system is unfair," says Burnsville Mayor
Dan McElroy. "Homeowners, at all income levels, who reside
in the metropolitan area, pay substantially more property
taxes than non -metropolitan homeowners. ,
The current property tax system sets a tax rate of 1
percent on the first $68,000 of a home's market value; 2
arket value between $68,000 and $100t000;
percent of m
f $100,000.
and 3 percent on all value in excess o
McElroy explained that while an average home in the
metropolitan area is valued az $88,000 and an average
nonmetropolitan home is valued at $44,000, metro taxpayers
don't pay twice as much taxes. Instead, he said they pay
closer to 2.5 times as much taxes.
"This system unfairly penalizes metro taxpayers,
because their homes have higher values. Metro homeowners
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have to pay more than nonmetro homeowners for the same size
home just because their homes are in the metro area,"
McElroy said.
The mayors did not specify what the single rate should
be. They said they would leave that up to the legislature.
Legislation creating a single property tax rate for
homeowners has been introduced in the Minnesota House and
Senate. One proposal would mandate a single property tax
rate on homes in the Minnesota constitution. The other
proposalwould mandate a single tax rate by law.
S.F. 2369, authored by Sen. Jim Ramstad
(IR -Minnetonka), and H.F. 2726, authored by Rep. Warren
Limmer (IR -Maple Grove), would put the issue of a single
rate property tax system on the 1990 ballot. Minnesota
voters would decide if they wanted the flat tax to become
part of Minnesota' constitution.
S.F. 2474, authored by Sen. Fritz Knaak (IR -White
Bear Lake) and H.F. 2740, authored by Rep. Kathleen
Blatz (IR-Bloominton) creates a statutory single tax rate.
Both proposals have been referred to committee.
ZcElrov said that Minnesota is one of only two states
in the nation that does not have a single tax rate on
homes.
"Minnesota's progressive property tax rates are an
income tax concept that should not be a part of a property
tax system that was created to pay for local services.
"Our current homeowner property tax system -- that
applies three different tax rates to different market
values -- is so complicated that it is not easily
understood by the average property taxpayer. By confusing
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accountability. The flat tax system would be equitable and
easily understood, thus restoring accountability,"
McElroy said.
"We ask other metropolitan mayors to join us in urging
a new flat tax," the Burnsville mayor said. "We are
serious about eliminating the current tax law's inequities.
We are here today to begin an intensive lobbying effort and
we won't stop until we see a flat tax become law."
All 15 mayors represented at the news conference are
members of the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC). MLC
cities are Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Eagan,
Eden Prairie, Edina, Inver Grove Heights, Maple Grove,
Maplewood, Minnetonka., Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview,
White Bear Lake and Woodbury.
McElroy is president of the MLC.
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JAMES P. LARKIN
ROBERT L. HOFFMAN
JACKF. DALY
D. KENNETH LINDGREN
WENDELL R. ANDERSON
GERALD H. FRIEDELL
ALLAN E. MULLIGAN
ROBERT J.HENNESSEY
JAMES C. ERICKSON
EDWARD J. DRISCOLL
O ENE N. FULLER
DAVID C. SELLERGREN
RICHARD J. KEENAN
JOHN D. FULL M ER
ROBERT E BOYLE
FRANK I. HARVEY
CHARLES S. MODELL
CHRISTOPHER J. DIETZEN
JOHN R. BEATTIE
LINDA H. FISHER
THOMAS P. STOLTMAN
STEVEN G. LEVIN
MICHAEL C. JACKMAN
JOHN E. of HL
JON S. SWIERZEWSK1
THOMAS J. FLYNN
JAMES P. GUINN
TODD1. FREEMAN
STEPHEN B. SOLOMON
PETER K. BECK
JEROME H. KAHNKE
SH ERRILL R. OMAN
GERALD L BECK
JOHN B. LUNDOUIST
DAYLE NOLAN-
THOMAS B. HUMPHREY, JR.
MICHAEL T. McKIM
CHARLES R. WEAVER
HERMAN L.TALLE
VINCENT G. ELLA
ANDREW J. MITCHELL
March 20, 1990
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1500 NORTHWESTERN FINANCIAL CENTER 2000 PIPER JAFFRAY TOWER
7900 XERXES AVENUE SOUTH
222 SOUTH NINTH STREET
BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55431
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
TELEPHONE 16121 835-3800
TELEPHONE (6121 338-6610
FAX (612) 896-3333
FAX 16f2)336-9760
NORTH SUBURBAN OFFICE
City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
8990 SPRINGBROOK DRIVE, SUITE 250
COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA 55433
TELEPHONE (6121786-7117
FAX (6121786-6711
Reply to Bloomington
Re: Bradley D. Hagg
14417 County Road 6
Our File No.: 17,467-00
Kenneth Neutgens
14407 County Road 6
Our File No.: 16,749-00
Leroy Reinke
14411 County Road 6
Our File No.: 16,704-00
Dear Council:
JOHN A. COTTER +
BEATRICE A. ROTHWEILER
PAUL S. PLUNKETT
ALAN L. KILDOW
KATHLEEN M. PICOTTE NEWMAN
MICHAEL B. LEBARON
FRANCIS E.GIBERSON
TRACY R. EICHHORN-HICKS +
AMY DARR GRADY
CATHERINE BARNETT WILSON +
JEFFREY C. ANDERSON
DANIEL L. BOWLES
TODD M. VLATKOVICH
TIMOTHY J. MCMANUS
OR EGORY E. KORSTAD
LISA A. GRAY
GARY A. RENNEKE
THOMAS H. WEAVER
SHANNONK. MCCAMBRIDGE
DENISE M. NORTON
GARY A.VAN CLEVE
MICHAEL B. BRAMAN
JOSEPH W. DICKER
JACOUELINE F. DIETZ
GAYLEN L. KNACK
RODNEY D. IVES
JULIE A. WRASE
CHRISTOPHER J. HARRISTHAL
SHARON L. BRENNA
MARIKAY CANAGA LITZAU
TIMOTHY J. KEANE
JON R. NORSERG
WILLIAM C. GRIFFITH, JR.
THEODORE A. MONDALE
JOHN J. STEFFENHAGEN
DANIEL W. VOSS
MARK A. RURIK
JOHN R. HILL
JAMES K. MARTIN
STEVEN P. KATKOV
THOMAS J. SEYMOUR
OF COUNSEL
JOSEPH GITIS
RICHARD A. NORDBYE
DAVID J. PEAT
•ALSO ADMITTED IN
WISCONSIN
By letter dated March 5, 1990, I notified the council of certain
property damage claims being pursued by the Neutgens and Reinkes.
Since that time, I have been retained by Mr. Hagg to represent him in
the City's condemnation action involving County Road 6. Mr. Hagg,
too, has suffered structural damage to his home as a result of the
City's improvements to County Road 6. Accordingly, this letter
constitutes notice of Mr. Hagg's claim against the City, pursuant to
Minn. Stat. § 466.05.
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City Council
March 20, 1990
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In addition, the Neutgens' and Reinkes' claims will also include any
damages suffered by them as a result in the change in the grade of
their driveways, to the extent such damages are not encompassed by the
condemnation action. It continues to be our intention to make every
effort to resolve these claims and the condemnation issues together.
To that end, I will be meeting with Ms Corinne Heine to inspect the
property sometime next week. If you would also like Mr. Thompson to
be involved in those inspections, we would be happy to accommodate
him.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
jSiXcrly,
Thomas H. Weaver, for
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, Ltd.
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Leroy Reinke
Brad Hagg
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DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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(612) 296-2233
March 15, 1990
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
SAINT PAUL 55155
Mr. Richard Carlquist, Director
Plymouth Emergency Management
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Carlquist:
Just a short note to say thank you for your participation in the 1990
Governor's Natural Disaster Conference. We have received many fine
compliments on the program, which is due, in part, to your presentation.
Thank you again for making our program successful and I look forward to future
opportunities to work together.
Since[- ly,
Thomas Moth -way,
Director
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During the week of March 4, 1990 I had two occasions to
call the Plymouth Police department. Both calls involved
deaths. First my father and then his mother, my grandmother.
I want you to know the outstanding job the police officers
did on both occasions. When my father died at lam March 4
the two officers, their names I do not remember, acted in a
professional and efficient manner. I was most struck by the
compassion that one officer showed toward me. It was a
simple gesture, a consolatory tap on my shoulder.as they
took my father out to the ambulance. My grandmother died
four days later and John and Mary answered the 911 call.
Both officers showed great care and understanding toward my
family and we thank them for that. I want you to know about
these four outstanding individuals that you have working for
you. As a Plymouth firefighter I know how sometimes superior
performance by both police and fire personnel can go
unnoticed. I would appreciate it if you would communicate
our heart felt thanks to these four police officers for a
job done above the call of duty.
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MEMO
DATE: March 21, 1990
TO: Lyle Robinson, Fire Chief
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
I have just received copies of two letters which express appreciation on the
part of. Plymouth citizens for the superior work provided by the men and
women of our Fire Department. These letters are always distributed to the
City Council, as well as being posted on our "BZ" board.
Lyle, we all know that it's not surprising that the public is appreciative
when firefighters respond to an emergency call. Beyond that, however, is
the fact that in responding to the call and carrying out their emergency
response duties, our people continually take those extra measures which
separate average service from excellent service. Time and again we hear of
the extra care that firefighters take to protect the property of individuals
while seeking to contain fire damage. They also deal sensitively and
compasionately with the people who are suffering loss. That demonstrated
commitment to serving others in a time of urgent need has become a hallmark
of our firefighters. Please convey my continued appreciation for their
excellent efforts, as well as those of the Council and the community.
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SUBJECT: APPRECIATION FOR YOUR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Dear Volunteer:
To convey our gratitude for the many contributions which volunteers make to
our community each year, the City Council has adopted a volunteer recognition
program. • The program includes presentation of certificates to show our
appreciation to individuals who have shared their time and talents by
volunteering in our community.
I would like to present you with a Certificate of Appreciation at the Monday,
April 2 City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and the
presentations will be at the beginning of the agenda. If you are able to
attend, please arrive by 6:50 p.m. and let City Clerk Laurie Rauenhorst know
you are present.
If you cannot attend, please accept our thanks for your many efforts this past
year!
The City Council and I hope to see you on April 2.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergmra
Mayor
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PLYMOUTR
Commissioner Tad Jude
Hennepin County
A-2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
RE: CSAH 73 NORTH OF I-394
Dear Tad:
The new CSAH 73 bridge over I-394 is expected to be open this fall,
according to information I have received. The ramps to the freeway may also
be open about the same time. It appears reasonably obvious to me that we
will experience a marked increase in traffic on this roadway segment as soon
as it is again opened to traffic. Unfortunately, however, the improvements
at the north end of this roadway segment, at T.H. 55, are not yet contained
in the County's five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Tad, it is absolutely essential that the improvement generally outlined on
the attached graphic be made as soon as possible. It is a situation which
can and should be resolved promply. The City stands ready to cooperate in
every possible way with the County to facilitate and accelerate this
project.
I'd appreciate hearing from you with your thoughts on how we might be able
to expedite this project.
Yours truly,
. Willis
City nager
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cc: Dale Ackmann, County Administrator
Vern Genzlinger, Assoc.'County Administrator
Mayor and Council
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March 16, 1990
Ms. Maureen Flahaven
Celebrate Minnesota 1990
900 American Center Building
150 East Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55101-1421
Dear Ms. Flahaven:
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in KMSP TV's Celebrate Minnesota
public service announcement campaign.
Enclosed are slides and a script. We would like to highlight Parkers Lake
Park, the site of many community activities throughout the year.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 550-5016.
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
cc: Eric Blank, Parks and Recreation Director
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Celebrate Minnesota Announcement
Plymouth, Minnesota, located northwest of Minneapolis, is the fifth largest
city in the metro area. It offers refuge from fast -paced city life while
allowing easy access to the hub of the Twin Cities.
Wooded, rolling hills, lakeshores and wetlands provide the backdrop for
Plymouth's 32 parks. One of the most popular is Parkers Lake Park at County
Road 6 and Niagara Lane. Its turn -of -the century setting includes a pavilion
and offers boating, picnicking, swimming and fishing. It's also connected to
an extensive trail system and is the site of the annual Plymouth Fire and Ice
Festival -- held in February.
Whatever the season, you'll want to "Celebrate Minnesota" at Plymouth's
Parkers Lake Park.
For more information, call (612) 550-5130.
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March 20, 1990
SUBJECT: DOGS IN CITY PARKS AND ON TRAILS
Dear Dog Owner:
I need your help to keep Plymouth parks and trails in good condition for all
residents. We have had an increasing number of reports that some dog owners
are not cleaning up after their pets when they take them to city parks and on
trails. This is becoming a major problem.
Dogs are certainly welcome in parks and on trails as long as they are leashed
and as long as their owners clean up after them. However, it appears as
though many dog owners are disregarding the city animal control ordinance in
regard to cleaning up after their dogs.
The city does not have enough people on its park maintenance staff to allow us
to clean up after dogs. The cost to add the staff to do so would be
prohibitive. The simpler and less expensive solution is for each dog owner to
clean up after his or her pet. This will ensure that each of us leaves the
parks and trails in good condition.
Simply carry a plastic or paper bag with you when you exercise your pet.
Using the bag to pick up your dog's droppings and then properly disposing of
it will go a long way in solving this problem.
We are sending this letter to all Plymouth residents who have licensed their
dogs as required by ordinance. There may be other dog owners who are not
aware of the city's requirements. Therefore, I would appreciate it if you
would please share this information with anyone you know who owns a dog in the
city and who we may have missed.
Thanks for your cooperation. Let's work together so there is no need to
"watch our step." I hope you and your pet enjoy the city parks and trails!
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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March 22, 1990
Editor
Plymouth Post
8801 Bass Lake Road
New Hope, MN 55428
Dear Sir/Madam:
CIN OF
PLYMOUTR
Legislation has just been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature which
would establish a "flat rate" property tax for residential property
throughout the State. Suburban homeowners know that tax rates on higher
value suburban•homes are substantially higher than those on the average home
in outstate Minnesota. Currently, homes are taxed at a rate of 1% for the
first $68,000 of value, 2% on the value between $68,000 and $100,000, and 3%
on the value over $100,000. The 1-2-3% tax capacity rates are far more
progressive than the State Income Tax struture. Also, there is no direct
relationship between the value of one's home and the homeowner's ability to
pay property taxes.
This 1-2-3 system causes inequities and unfairness. It requires
metropolitan area taxpayers to pay significantly higher property taxes at
all income levels, compared to non -metro area property taxpayers with
similar incomes.
The average home value in Plymouth is about $140,000 this year. The average
home in the non -metropolitan area is about $44,000. One would think that
the Plymouth home, having a value of three times greater than the average
outstate home would pay three times higher property taxes. That's not the
case. The average outstate home would pay property taxes of about $450,
while the average home in Plymouth would pay about $2,500, or 5.5 times
greater.
The present property tax system must be overhauled! A single or flat rate
tax system would achieve that objective.
Senator Jim Ramsta.d and Representative Warren Limmer have introduced a bill
which would place the issue of a single rate property tax system on the 1990
election ballot. This would provide an opportunity for the voters to
directly address the issue through a constitutional amendment. Their bill
deserves the support of all homeowners.
Sincerely,
Ja s G- Willis
Cit Manager
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March 22, 1990
Mr. Daniel Kops
President
25 Science Park
New Haven, Connecticut
SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER SOFTWARE
Dear Mr. Kops:
CIN OF
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In the February 26, 1990 issue of City and State magazine, there was an
article about "City Manager software" for tracking municipal complaints. I
understand that your firm created and. is marketing this product. Would you
please send me whatever information you have which further describes the
system, and if possible, a demonstration diskette to help us familiarize
ourselves with the program. We have both IBM PC/AT and Unisys B-28 micro
computers. Please let me know which machines the software will operate on.
I also need cost)i1
Let me know if you have questions by calling
(612) 550-5Q13.
ereyy),
Assistant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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612 559-5212
March 20, 1990
Mayor Kim Berglund
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Berglund:
William E. Stangler
President
I am sorry I was unable to attend the City of Plymouth's Coffee
Break this morning.
I wanted to let you know that as a Plymouth resident, who lives
and works in our city, I have heard nothing but positive remarks
about the responsiveness of the City and the City Council since
you became Mayor.
I just wanted to let you know that if I can be of any help to
you, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
William E. Staner
President
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Member First Bank System
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17620 25th Avenue N.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
March 20,1990
Mayor Kim M. Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
This is to formally notify you that due to an impending out of state
relocation, I must resign the position of Commissioner- Board of Zoning
Appeals effective immediately.
My experience with the Board, the.citizens of our city and especially
the professional staff as exemplifed by Al Cottingham, Assocate Planner
and Joe Ryan, Building Inspector has made this an -enjoyable period.
Yours Sincerely,
C%rn-3/a3/So
CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
March 8, 1990
Audrey Cebula
11933 Eidelweiss Street NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
RE: 3800 XENIUM LANE NORTH - PIN 15-118-22-43-0001
Dear Ms. Cebula:
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Recently our office performed a site inspection at the property referenced
above. Based on the inspection report, the single family dwelling located at
this site meets the statutory definition as a hazardous structure. As you
probably know, City Ordinance and State Statute require that such structures
be brought up to Code or demolished.
City Council policy (attached) provides that I send you this informal letter
providing 30 days to apply for a permit to reconstruct the building. If a
permit is not approved within 30 days, it will be assumed that you desire to
demolish this building and we will expect that such demolition would occur
also within the original 30 day period. Such demolition work would also
include the sealing and grouting of the private well by a well contractor
licensed by the State of Minnesota.
In the absence of either action, it will be necessary for me to request
preparation of a demolition order which legally requires the repair or
demolition of the building. In the absence of action following the order, the
City will demolish the building and assess the related costs against the
property. I am confident that we can resolve this matter without the
necessity of formal action.
Please contact me at 550-5031 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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DEMOLITION ORDER
Building Inspector's Report
SITE ADDRESS: 3800 Xenium Lane North
Date: 2.122/190
WHAT INSPECTED: The charred remains of a ape VN
woodframe structure
PRINCIPAL USES: Single Family Dwelling
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 15-118-22-43-0001
OWNER: Audrey B. Cebula ADDRESS: 11933 Eidelweiss
St NW Coon Rapids, MN
55433 PHONE: 421-1968
OCCUPANTS: None ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING: Type VN wood frame
NO. OF STORIES: 1
KIND/CONDITION OF ROOF: Destroyed by fire
TYPE/CONDITION OF HEATING PLANT: Appears to be
a solid fuel fired gravity type
heating system which is completely destroyed by fire
CONDITION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: Destroyed by
fire
OTHER MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: No other mechanical equipment
is apparent on site.
CONDITION OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND WIRING: Destroyed
by fire
CONDITION OF PLUMBING: Destroyed
by fire
CONDITION OF OTHER SANITARY FACILITIES: Complete
destroyed by fire
CONDITION OF COOKING FACILITIES: Destroyed
by fire.
CONDITION OF BASEMENT: Impassable due to fallen
super structure of-building.-
fbuilding_CONDITION
CONDITIONOF WINDOWS: Destroyed by fire
CONDITION OF SILLS: Destroyed by fire
CONDITION OF CHIMNEYS: Structurally unsafe Chimney is erect but has several
cracks and is leaning to thewes
CONDITION OF FOUNDATION WALLS: Portions of the foundation walls have cracked and
bowed due to the intense heat from the fire
CONDITION OF BEARING WALLS: Destroyed by fire Those bearing walls which are still
standing structurally unsafe
CONDITION OF NON-BEARING WALLS: Destroyed by fire
CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS: Damaged -by fire Those bearing walls which are still
standing are structurally unsafe.
MUNICIPAL WATER: WELL: A well pit and well pipe exist on the south side of the
house which has not been properly abandoned per State law. MUNICIPAL SEWER:
DISTANCE FROM OTHER BUILDINGS: There are no other buildings in the immediately
vicinity0
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REMARKS IN GENERAL, LIST ALL DEFECTS FOUND AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION: The building
has been completely destroyed by fire
CONCLUSIONS:
IS BUILDING A FIRE HAZARD: Yes WHY: There is a great amount of readily accessible
fuel to continue another fire
IS BUILDING A HAZARD TO PUBLIC SAFETY: Yes WHY: The building has no structural
support at any point: the chimney extends approximately 20 feet into the air with no
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RECOMMENDATIONS: CONDEMNATION: X Yes REPAIR:
LIST ALL REPAIRS REQUIRED:
PHOTOS TAKEN: Yes ATTACHED: Yes
NAME OF PERSONS ACCOMPANYING YOU ON THIS INSPECTION:
William B. Tonn
Building Inspector
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BY
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
ATTORNEY ACTION:
COUNCIL HEARING:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
BUILDING POSTED: DATE:
ORDER SERVED:
TIME FOR COMPLIANCE:
HOW SERVED:
COURT ACTION TAKEN:
FILED WITH CLERK OF COURT:
FILED WITH REGISTER OF DEEDS:
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March 21, 1990
Mr. Jim Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim,
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Thank you for hosting your "Community Coffee Break."
These activities play a critical role in our "Local
Focus" efforts and they would not be successful without
your support and commitment.
again for your help. I'm looking forward to your
ed involvement in Chamber activities.
Sincerel
Davicd-C. `Olson
President
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10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343 ♦ (612)540-0234
Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: March 20, 1990
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Mark S. Peterson, Superintendent of Parks
SUBJECT: MINNETONKA FLORAL TREE DONATIONS
On March 13, 1990 I spoke with Michelle Pittman of Minnetonka Floral
regarding approximately 20 12" Black Hills Spruce seedling that they had
previously wished to donate. Upon further discussion with Michelle, she
indicated that they could not afford the donation, thus we will not be
receiving the trees.
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