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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 27, 1990
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Michael Asleson
15720 - 49th Avenue No.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, May 7, 7 p.m. Regular City Council
meeting in City Council Chambers.
2. BOARD OF REVIEW -- Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. The Council will convene
as the y s oard of Review in the Council Chambers.
3. HRA -- Thursday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. The Plymouth Housing and
l -e -development Authority will meet in the City Council Chambers.
Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. LEAGUE OF MN CITIES - ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- The League of Minnesota
Cities Annual Conference will e held at the Duluth Convention
Center from June 12-15. Information on the program schedule and
housing information is attached. You should contact Laurie as soon
as possible on arrangements for housing and conference registration
if you plan to attend. (M-4)
5. VICKSBURG VILLAGE GRAND OPENING -- Thursday, May 17. Councilmembers
have been invited to the gran7 opening of Vicksburg Village, 15730
County Road 9. A copy of the invitation is attached. (M-5)
6. MEETING CALENDAR -- The May meeting calendar is attached. (M-6)
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April 27, 1990
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. WETLANDS TASK FORCE -- At the current time, the Council has
tentatively agreed appoint nine persons to the Wetlands Task
Force. These includes Councilmembers Helliwell and Vasiliou,
Planning Commissioners Plufka and Stulberg, PRAC member Anderson,
and four representatives of the development community, John
Griffith, Al Schackman, Peter Pfl uam, Hans Hagen. Yet to be named
are two residents. We are currently in the process of receiving
applications from citizens who may wish to be considered for these
appointments. The deadline established by the Council for receiving
such applications is May 10. Six residents have requested
applications for appointment. Five additional applications have
been mailed to individuals who indicated an interest in serving on
the task force at a Town Meeting earlier this year.
With the two citizens yet to be appointed, the task force would have
eleven members not including City staff. If there is interest on
the part of the Council to further enlarge the task force beyond
that currently contemplated, I will be pleased to schedule that for
the May 7 Council meeting. In the absence of such interest, we will
continue along the lines previously discussed with the City Councl.
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE - 1984 -- Mayor Bergman has asked
that I provide Councilmembers with t e charge for the Community
Development Task Force which was established by the City Council in
1984. That document is attached along with a copy of the Committee
members. A review of the that charge will indicate that the work of
the task force was broad, but quite specific with respect to
forecasting the city's needs. (I-2)
3. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM -- On April 16 the City Council directed
that a a er prom-o-t-i—ng--The Neighborhood Watch Program be sent to
each homeowner association in the City. The attached letter and a
brochure describing the program will be mailed to each homeowner
association on Friday, May 4. ( I-3)
4. MINUTES:
a. Park & Recreation Advisory Commission, April 19, 1990 (I -4a)
b. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, March 8, 1990
(I -4b)
5. DISTRICT 281 - FACILITIES PLANNING STRATEGY -- A copy of the Wayzata
School District's "Planning Strategy forFacilities" is attached for
the Council's information. The report projects the need for two
additional elementary schools (1990-91 and 1994-95 school years), a
junior high school (1994-95 school year), and expansion of the
present high school (1995-96 school year). (I-5)
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6. NUTRA-LIME -- The City has received a copy of an application to the
innesota Pollution Control Agency and Hennepin County for permits
to spread Nutra-Lime on seven farms operated by Leuer Farms. The
farms are located in northwestern Plymouth. Nutra-Lime is a
by-product generated from the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission's water treatment plant. The material is analyzed by the
MWCC before any spreading can take place. Fred does not plan on
responding to either the MPCA or Hennepin County regarding the
application. The application will be kept on file for future
reference.
7. 1990 VALUATION NOTICES -- A report from Scott Hovet on phone call
response to the 1999 property valuation notices mailed on April 13
is attached. (I-7)
8. MEETING WITH APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS AND OWNERS -- The Public
Safety Department held their annual meeting with apartment and
condominium managers and owners on Wednesday, April 25. A report
from Dick Carlquist on the meeting is attached. (I-8)
9. 1991 HUMAN SERVICE FUNDING REQUESTS -- Attached is a copy of the
letter mailed to human service agencies receiving City funding
support in 1990, requesting their 1991 funding needs and supporting
information. At the request of Councilmember Zitur, the letter was
revised to request each agency provide a breakdown of proposed
salaries, a statement on money received from Hennepin County, and a
statement on money received from churches and other organizations.
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has submitted their
1991 request (copy attached). For 1991, they are asking fora per
capita contribution of $8,479. The 1990 City contribution was
$3,850. (I-9)
10. MEETING REQUEST - CITY OF MAPLE GROVE -- The Maple Grove City
Council is requesting a meeting with -the Plymouth City Council to
discuss items of mutual concern and interest. In the attached
letter from Jon Elam, the Maple Grove Council would like to set a
June meeting date. (I-10)
11. NAIOP SURVEY OF OF DOING BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA -- Attached is a copy
of a press release from the National Association of Industrial and
Office Parks, Minnesota Chapter, on their "Comparative Tax Cost of
Doing Business in Minnesota" survey. (I-11)
12. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- A status report on Hennepin County's
application fora aste ransfer Station is attached. (I-12)
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13. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, April 27, development signs will
e placed at the following locations:
1. 4435 Vicksburg Lane -- Dennis Arne is proposing a Preliminary
Plat and rezoning. The Preliminary Plat is to allow the
development of 35 single family lots on 23.7 acres. The
proposed rezoning is from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to
R-2 (Low Density Multiple Residence). (90022)
2. 15400 28th Avenue North -- Mutual Investment Properties is
proposing a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit amendment to
allow for the expansion of the outdoor storage area located on
the north side of this site. (90023)
Both requests will be heard by the Planning Commission on Wednesday,
May 9, 1990.
14. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS:
a. County Road 10 Improvements -- A follow-up memo from Fred Moore
on the revised Hennepin County reconstruction schedule for
County Road 10 is attached. (I -14a)
b. Special Assessment Repayment Schedule -- The attached memo from
Fred ore provides information on t e City's special assessment
repayment policy for new development and a survey of other
developing communities on their special assessment repayment
practices. (I -14b)
c. Park Improvements Update -- A memo from Eric Blank is attached.
1-140
d. Resident Feedback Responses -- City staff responses to Town
eeting resident feedback ms are attached. (I -14d)
15. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Jim Thomson responding to April 6 letter of Edward
Hance, attorney representing BRBW, on the subject of the
Community Center. (I -15a)
b. Letter from Mark McCullough, 3355 Rosewood Lane, to Eric Blank
requesting the City install a cyclone fence adjacent to the
County Road 61 park trail to discourage park users from crossing
over private property. (I -15b)
c. Letter to Karen Teige, 3315 Walnut Grove Lane, from City Clerk,
regarding the removal of basketball structure. (I -15c)
d. Letter from William Jaworksi, 5095 Ives Lane, to City Council,
concerning wetlands. (I -15d)
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e. Letter to Leonard Busch, 4045 County Road 101, from Blair
Tremere, on request to building a greenhouse. (I -15e)
f. Letter from Charles Miller, owners of Plymouth Terrace
Apartment, to Bob Zitur and Carole Helliwell, regarding the
City's street reconst,ructi.on program. (I -15f)
g. Letter to Mayor Bergman, from Carl Harstad, 15610 County Road 9,
on the clean up of a creek behind the Vicksburg Village
apartments. (I -15g)
h. Letter from David Landswerk,
Mayor Bergman, congratulating
County "Outstanding Municipal
(I -15h)
Wayata School Superintendent, to
the City on receiving the Hennepin
Achievement Award" for recycling.
i. Letter from Duane Thorbeck, Thorbeck Architects, on the City's
architect interviews for the Public Safety building. (I -15i)
j. Letter from Mayor Bergman responding to Thomas Mottaz, 12900 -
56th Avenue North, concerning park development in the Bass Lake
Heights area. (I -15j)
k. Letter to Karl Krayuimkle, 1735 Peony Lane, from Mayor Bergman,
regarding the West Medicine Lake Community Club. (I -15k)
1. Letter to Benji Musser, 519 Kingsview Lane, from Mayor Bergman,
responding to consideration of a senior citizen discount for
water and sewer. (I-151)
m. Letter to Matthew Tilkins, 710 Kingsview Lane, from Mayor
Bergman, regarding the West Medicine Lake Community Club.
(I -15m)
n. Letter to Joseph Straus, Northern Mayor's Association, from City
Manager, declining the Mayor's Association to join the North
Metro Development Association. (I -15n)
o. Memo to City Manager from Frank Boyles, on call from
Councilmember Vasiliou on availability of traffic studies.
(I-150)
P. Letter from Nancy and Howard Hanson, 1609 West Medicine Lake
Drive, to Mayor Bergman, regarding the park trail along West
Medicine Lake Drive. (I -15p)
James G. Willis
City Manager
A G E N D A
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
May 3, 1990, at 6:30 p.m.
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes for April 19, 1990, Meeting
III. Discussion of Senior Citizen Housing Development Options
IV. Other Business
V. Adjournment
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League of Minnesota Cities
April 13, 1990
183 University Ave. East
St. Paul, MN 55101.2526
(612) 227-5600 (FAX: 221.0986)
To: Mayors, Managers, Administrators, Clerks
Councilmembers, Department'Heads (% City Clerk).
From: Millie MacLeod, President, League of Minnesota Cities
Councilmember, Moorhead
Subj: QUALITY:.Leadership.Environment.services
Effective Education for Cities
On behalf of the League of Minnesota Cities, I invite you and your
city's",officials to attend the League's 1990 Annual Conference. The
conference is scheduled for June 12-15 at the Duluth Entertainment
Convention Center in Duluth.
The League's Conference Planning Committee has developed another
outstanding program for this year's conference. Sessions have been
planned for cities large and small. The QUALITY theme carries
through all tracks --Quality Leadership, Quality Services,
Environmental Quality, Quality of Community Life, Quality of
Community Life/Small Cities, Quality Personnel.
The City of Duluth has planned many exciting and entertaining events
to welcome us to their city. Beginning with an authentic "FISH BOIL"
at Glensheen Mansion on Tuesday evening, June 12, with the mansion
open for tours, to a reception on the S. S. William A. Irvin ore ship
on City Night. Following the reception there will be an outdoor
barbecue at Bayfront Park, with helicopter and hot air balloon rides
(weather permitting) and much more. The Family Program also offers
many exciting events.
Al Checchi, Northwest Airlines Chair, will keynote the Opening
Session on Wednesday morning with a presentation on "Quality Service:
A Priority for Cities".
Jan Smaby, Director of the Office of Drug Policy and co -host of
KTCA-TV's "Almanac" public affairs program, will address the
Wednesday general session on "A Drug Policy for Minnesota.".
Bob Bolen, President of the National League of Cities and Mayor of
Fort Worth, Texas, will be the featured speaker of the Mayors
Association/Mini Conference Luncheon on Thursday. His leadership has
been instrumental in developing federal legislation affecting our
cities.
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Layne Longfellow, will be the featured speaker at the Friday Finale
Session. Dr. Longfellow's dynamic presentation at the League's 1987
conference brought forth many requests for his return. Unlike the
past few years, this Finale Session will be a full morning program:
"Leadership, Power and Productivity: Doing Well by Doing Good."
In addition to this great program, the Minnesota Municipal Hosts are
donating two terrific door prizes to be given away at the annual
banquet. A,video camcorder and sponsoring A TRIP TO DISNEYWORLD.
The Exhibition Program offers you and your department heads a unique
opportunity to view nearly 100 exhibits of products and services at
one time. If your city is researching any of the products or
services outlined in the attached list of exhibitors, visiting the
exhibits IS A MUST.
A more detailed description of all sessions can be found in the April
and May issues of Minnesota Cities.
A registration form is enclosed for both the conference and housing.
The CONFERENCE registration material should be mailed to the League
and the HOUSING registration to the Duluth Housing Bureau address
indicated on the form. The hotels are not taking reservations by
phone. All reservations must be made through the Housing Bureau.
Several things should be noted. For the Tuesday Evening Fish Boil
ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required. Because of the high cost per
person, the Conference Planning Committee recommended that a small
fee of $5 per person be charged to make this event possible. These
tickets must be ordered on the registration form. The tickets will
be mailed to you in advance, along with your registration confirmation.
You should also note that arrangements were made for low-cost sleeping
accommodations at the College of St. Scholastica, $23.50 for a double
room and $15.85 for a single room, for those who may not otherwise be
able to attend.
A special registration for department heads and other key staff will
be available in half-day increments for a $25 registration fee.
Please refer to Darlyne Lang's memo being sent to managers and
clerks.
We urge you to SIGN UP NOW for what promises to be a great conference
in all respects. If you have any questions regarding the conference,
please contact Darlyne Lang at the League office. Registration
questions should be referred to Cathy Dovidio.
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1990 Exhibitors
Listed below are the exhibitors wh
1990 annual conference in Duluth.
terrific group of exhibitors whose
architects, financial advisors, en
rehabilitation, computer software,
equipment, to roof consulting and
will make an extra effort to stop
3M
Aggregate Ready -Mix of MN
Banyon Data Systems, Inc.
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik
Browning-Ferris Industries
BRW, Inc.
Business Records Corporation
BWBR Architects, Inc.
Cellular One
CIVIC SYSTEMS
Clarke Outdoor Spraying Co.
Compensation Consultants, Ltd.
Computoservice, Inc.
Construction Materials, Inc.
Consulting Engineers Council/MN
Crysteel Truck Equipment
DCA, Inc.
Donohue & Associates
Earl F. Andersen & Assoc., Inc.
Ehlers and Associates, Inc.
Energy Div. Dept. of Public Srv.
EOS Architecture
Evensen Dodge, Inc
Flanagan Sales Inc.
Goff/Wilkie & Associates, Inc.
Gopher Sign Company
Gopher State One -Call
Great Salt Lake Min. & Chem.Co.
Horizons, Inc.
IBM
ICMA Retirement Corporation
Insituform Central, Inc.
James M. Montgomery Consul.Engrs
Juran & Moody, Inc.
League of MN Cities Ins. Trust
LOGIS
Mac Queen Equipment Inc.
Maier Stewart & Associates Inc.
MARKHURD
McCombs Frank Roos Assoc., Inc.
Mentor Information Systems, Inc.
Metropolitan Waste Control Comm.
Midwest Environmental Control
Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc.
Millerbernd Mfg
CSM G:'s L_7 `90
o will have booths at
We feel this year that
products and service
gineering, telephones,
cafteria plans, park
recycled products. We
by their booths.
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this year's
we have a
s range from
pipeline
& recreation
hope that you
Minnegasco, Inc.
Minnesota Masonry Institute/MCPA
Minnesota Valley Testing Lab
Miracle Recreation Equip.
MN Dept.,Trade & Economic Devel.
MN Wastewater Operators, Assoc.
Mun. Ordinance Codifiers, Inc.
NCR Corporation
North Central Section AWWA
North Star Chapter
Norwest Investment Services, Inc
Nova Environmental Services, Inc
Offerman & Co.
Pauly, Olsen, Bettendorf
Piper Capital Management
Precision Computer Systems
Public Financial Systems, Inc.
Quest Data Systems, Inc.
R J & Associates
Rieke Carroll Muller Assoc.,Inc.
Robert B. Hill Co.
Roof Spec/Thermal Sense
Schoell & Madson, Inc.
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc.
Sports Technology-Musco Lighting
Springsted Incorporated
Sterling Codifiers, Inc.
Twin City Testing
UNISYS
Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc.
W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.
Water Products Co.
Westwood Professional Services
League of Minnesota Cities
1990 Annual Conference
1990 LMC Annual Conference Housing + A
Housing information
Early Bird special
DOUBLE For member city officials only. The Radisson Duluth, Holiday Inn
$65 and Edgewater Motel willeachprovide one complimentary weekend
for two at their facilities, excluding meals, as an early bird special
$68 prize. Only delegates sending in their housing registration form by
May 1, 1990 will be eligible. The winner must pay the room tax and
$58 all incidental charges.
$60
$75
$85
$47
$15.851person
NOTE: The College of St. Scholastics has agreed to provide two
wings of 20 sleeping rooms each for our attendees. The College will
furnish bed linens, but not maid service. Towels are exchanged daily.
12 percent sales tax will be added to the above rates. Cities are not
exempt from paying sales tax on sleeping rooms.
NOTE: The Radisson Hotel Duluth is the headquarters hotel.
(please print or type)
Important Instructions
Rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The
earlier you make your reservations, the better the chance you will
have of getting your fust choice hotel. The hotels will hold the room
block until May 29, 1990, after which regular room rates will be in
effect if available.
A deposit equal to one night's lodging per room must accompany this
housing form.
CREDIT CARD PREFERRED.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LMC HOUSING BUREAU.
You will receive an acknowledgement of your reservation from the
assigned hotel.
All changes in reservations or cancellations must be made
through the Housing Bureau in writing.
Housing Reservation
Name: Title
City or Organization:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Departure Date:
Hotel Preference
First: Second:
Special Requirements:
Names of All Occupants:
Do you wish to guarantee payment for arrival after 6:00 p.m?
Yes No
Enclosed is a deposit equal to one night's lodging
per room.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
LMC HOUSING BUREAU
League of Minnesota Cities
Housing Bureau
Duluth Convention Bureau & Visitors Bureau
100 Lake Place Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
Attn: Lauri O'Connor
Credit Card Preferred
Credit Card Company
Card Number
Expiration Date
The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use the above card
to guarantee my hotel reservations reserved by me. I under-
stand that one night's room will be billed through this card if
I fail to show up for my assigned housing on the confirmed
date unless I have cancelled my reservations with the hotel
prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Cardholder signature Date
Retain a copy of this form for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation from the hotel within two weeks, contact Lauri
O'Connor at (218) 722-4011.
SINGLE
Radisson Hotel Duluth ...........................$60
505 West Superior Street
Holiday Inn Duluth................................$62
207 West Superior Street
Park Inn International ............................$58
250 Canal Park Drive
Edgewater Motels East & West.............$60
2211 London Road
Edgewater Motels Atrium.....................$75
2330 London Road
Fitger's Inn...........................................$85
600 East Superior Street
Downtown Best Western ......................$35
131 West 2nd Street
College of St. Scholastica ....................$23.50
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Early Bird special
DOUBLE For member city officials only. The Radisson Duluth, Holiday Inn
$65 and Edgewater Motel willeachprovide one complimentary weekend
for two at their facilities, excluding meals, as an early bird special
$68 prize. Only delegates sending in their housing registration form by
May 1, 1990 will be eligible. The winner must pay the room tax and
$58 all incidental charges.
$60
$75
$85
$47
$15.851person
NOTE: The College of St. Scholastics has agreed to provide two
wings of 20 sleeping rooms each for our attendees. The College will
furnish bed linens, but not maid service. Towels are exchanged daily.
12 percent sales tax will be added to the above rates. Cities are not
exempt from paying sales tax on sleeping rooms.
NOTE: The Radisson Hotel Duluth is the headquarters hotel.
(please print or type)
Important Instructions
Rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The
earlier you make your reservations, the better the chance you will
have of getting your fust choice hotel. The hotels will hold the room
block until May 29, 1990, after which regular room rates will be in
effect if available.
A deposit equal to one night's lodging per room must accompany this
housing form.
CREDIT CARD PREFERRED.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LMC HOUSING BUREAU.
You will receive an acknowledgement of your reservation from the
assigned hotel.
All changes in reservations or cancellations must be made
through the Housing Bureau in writing.
Housing Reservation
Name: Title
City or Organization:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Departure Date:
Hotel Preference
First: Second:
Special Requirements:
Names of All Occupants:
Do you wish to guarantee payment for arrival after 6:00 p.m?
Yes No
Enclosed is a deposit equal to one night's lodging
per room.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
LMC HOUSING BUREAU
League of Minnesota Cities
Housing Bureau
Duluth Convention Bureau & Visitors Bureau
100 Lake Place Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
Attn: Lauri O'Connor
Credit Card Preferred
Credit Card Company
Card Number
Expiration Date
The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use the above card
to guarantee my hotel reservations reserved by me. I under-
stand that one night's room will be billed through this card if
I fail to show up for my assigned housing on the confirmed
date unless I have cancelled my reservations with the hotel
prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Cardholder signature Date
Retain a copy of this form for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation from the hotel within two weeks, contact Lauri
O'Connor at (218) 722-4011.
Please type or print
Name
Nickname for badge
Title
1990 Annual Conference Registration �A L�
Sex F M
City or organization
Mailing address
City State zip
Telephone ( )
Family members attending (No registration fee BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE
MEAL TICKETS. ORDER BELOW)
Spouse full name Sex
Child Age
Child Age
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This is my first League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference.
FULL CONFERENCE
June 12-15,1990
Registration includes admission to
all sessions and tickets for Wednes-
day exhibitor's luncheon, Thursday
luncheon, Thursday banquet, and
Friday coffee and rolls. *
MINI -CONFERENCE
June 14,1990
Registration includes admission to
all Thursday sessions, Mayor's
luncheon and coffee. (DOES NOT
include the Thursday banquet.
Order tickets for the banquet below.
Early Registration (Postmarked by May 15, 1990)
$155 Full Conference $
$65 Mini -Conference $
Advance Registration (Postmarked by May 30, 1990)
$180 Full Conference $
$75 Mini -Conference $
On -Site Registration (at Conference)
$195 Full Conference
$85 Mini -Conference
Extra Meal Tickets
* $5.00 Tuesday Evening Fish Boil $
$11 Wednesday Exhibitor's Lunch $
$11 Thursday Mayor's Luncheon $
$23 Thursday Banquet $
* See the program in the April issue of Minnesota Cities for details of Tuesday
Evening's Special Kick -Off at Glensheen Mansion.
City contact
Daytime phone #_
a.c.
Feel free to duplicate for multiple registrations.
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I. General Information
Every delegate, guest, speaker, media
representative, and other attendees
MUST REGISTER with this form.
Complete the form in full and return it
along with full payment of all appro-
priate conference registration fee to
address indicated.
NOTE: No registration will be proc-
essed withoutpayment in full, or with-
out an accompanying city voucher or
purchase order.
II. Conference Registration Dead-
lines
May 15, 1990: Final postmark dead-
line for Early Registration.
May 30, 1990: Final postmark dead-
line for Advance Registration.
III. Conference Registration
Cancellation Policies
Your letter of registration cancellation
must be postmarked no later than May
30,19% to qualify for a refund of reg-
istration fees.
A registration cancellation is subject
to a $10 cancellation fee.
IV. Special Needs
If you are disabled and require special
services, or if you have special dietary
needs, please attach a written descrip-
tion.
V. Registration Confirmation
Pre -registrants will receive a postcard
acknowledgement to be presented at
the ADVANCE REGISTRATION desk
for quick registration.
VI. For more information
For more information contact:Cathy
Dovidio (612) 227-5600.
Make check payable and return with
form to League of Minnesota Cities,
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101.
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• - Quality: Leadership, Service, Environment
Effective Education for Cities
r Preliminary Program Schedule
Tuesday, June 12, 1990 Thursday, June 14, 1990
Tuesday Night Kick-off: Special Evening Planned Concurrent Session IV (choose one)
at Glensheen Mansion 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Administrator/Manager Performance Assessment
Wednesday, June 13, 1990
Ethics
Welcome/Opening Session
Quality Service: A priorityfor Minnesota cities Hazardous Materials and the City
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Alfred A. Checchi, Chairman, Northwest Airlines V Survival of Small Cities: Part I
Concurrent Session I (choose one) Concurrent Session V (choose one)
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.-12:15. p.m.
Defining Roles Between Council and Manager/Administrator
Role of Consultant/Consultant Responsibilities
Disposing of Our Waste: Recycling Approaches and Issues
Economic Development Thru Creative Collaboration
Exhibitors' lunch
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
General Session
A Drug Policy for Minnesota
1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m.
Jan Smaby, Director, Office of Drug Policy
Concurrent Session H (choose one)
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
E Elected Officials: How to Keep Informed
N Improving Customer Service
M ` `A
E Budgeting for the Future: Meeting Revenue Needs in the 90's
- Employee Performance Appraisal
0 Water Quality Issues
V Survival of Small Cities: Part 11
Mayors Association/Mini Conference Luncheon
12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Bob Bolen, NLC President, Mayor, Fort Worth, Texas
Concurrent Session VI (choose one)
2:15 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
N Current Issues (LMCIT)
V Drug Testing Policies and Administration
Meeting Future Transportation Needs for Minnesota
V Annexation and Related Issues for Small Cities
Qt-. Waste Processing Alternatives: Landfills, Burning, Composting League Annual Meeting
3:45 p.m.
® Addressing Changing Demographics/Using Census Data
LMC Reception and Banquet
Concurrent Session III: 6:30 p.m.
LMC Policy Committees (choose one)
3:45 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 1990
Development Strategies Committee
General Legislation and Personnel Committee
Elections and Ethics Committee
Revenue Sources Committee
Land Use, Environment, Energy, Transportation Committee
City night
Cocktail reception on William S. Irving, followed by an evening of
food, entcrtainment, carriage rides, and more
6:30 p.m.
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Finale General Session
Leadership, Power and Productivity: Doing Well by
Doing Good Keys
9:30 a.m.
Layne Longfellow Quality Leadership
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
James A. Rice, President R. 473-5180
Health Central International, Inc. 0. 574-7809
1840 Holly Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Richard Dunn, Director of R. 473-7007
Human Services 0. 921-4294
Control Data Corp.
17815 - 4th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dr. Richard T. Crowder R. 475-1061
Vice President -Corporate Economist 0. 330-5141
Pillsbury Co.
17720 - 6th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
E. P. "Gene" Preiss
Assistant Treasurer
General Mills, Inc.
17005 - 24th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Sohn Cressman, Director,
Auditing
Prudential Insurance Company
of America
2305 Troy Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Mayor David J. Davenport
James G. Willis, City Manager
Lloyd J. Ricker, Finance Director
CiM APR 217 '90
R. 473-7962
0. 540-3164
R. 473-7181
0. 541-5824
DRAFT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
CHARGE
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BACKGROUND
An emerging trend in the 1980's is the need to closely monitor the capacity
of local government to generate revenues to finance its various programs.
Traditional taxing sources (property taxes), while growing, are constrained
as a means of financing greater proportions of our municipal operation.
During the past several years, property taxes have assumed a larger fraction
of revenue required to meet municipal expenditures. With a general slowing
down of the national economy and a trend towards smaller family formations,
it appears likely that a continuing reliance upon the property tax should be
tempered by other revenue sources.
Public expectations for local sources continue to expand. New services
should be undertaken cautiously, particularly if tied to elastic revenue
sources. Cost impact analyses should be undertaken whenever possible to
assess not only the initial impact, but the long range, implications of new
or revised services.
The City Council believes it is appropriate for a task force to be created
to examine the long range fiscal vitality of the community and its ability
not only to maintain existing service levels, but to provide improved ser-
vices to the community in the years ahead. To that end, the Council has
decided to create a task force whose responsibility will be to review the
general issues noted below.
DIRE�CTI.ON
The Task Force shall review and consider at least the following in its
study:
1. The advisability of developing one or more forecasting models on the
public -costs created by new developments, programs and activities,
whether initiated by either public or private agencies (cost impact
analysis).
2. Consider alternatives to the property tax which might be used to
assist in the financing of local programs and activities.
3. Examine and evaluate means by which the City Council might best
deliver services to the citizens. Citizen expectations vs. the
capability and capacity of the City to meet those expectations should
be examined. The role of the private sector in assisting delivering
public sector services should be specifically explored and addressed.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
The Task Force will receive staff assistance through the City Manager and
tt the Director of Finance as may be needed to coordinate and facilitate the
i_ Task Force's work effort.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING FORECASTING MODEL: 8/1/83 `
A POLICY PLANNING TOOL FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PURPOSE OF PROSECT:
To develop a process which assists the Plymouth City government shape and
evaluate future policy options, by assessing the financial implications of
alternate revenue raising and cost reduction assumptions and actions, in
order to maximize citizen benefits within a balanced budget while minimizing
costs.
CHARGE OF TASK FORCE:
To design, implement and manage a process which is expected to yield the
above result prior to November 30, 1983. This process is expected to
encompass the following tasks:
Task 1. Assemble and orient task force. (August 4)
1-1 Intro members of task force which selected to represent:
* Banking
* Corporate Finance
* Strategic Planning
1-2 Review history/characteristics of Plymouth.
1-3 Review City government functions and structure(s).
1-4 Trends in financial status.
Task 2. Conduct Situation Analysis/Problem Definition.
2-1 Accuracy of our past revenue projections.
2-2 Accuracy of our past expense projections.
2-3 Complexity of forecasting our future:
* revenue
* expenses
2-4 Uncertainty of future in more detail:
* state tax policies
* mix of tax base
* growth rate of population
* growth rate of commercial development
* growth rate of property value
* growth rate of service demands by citizens
* growth rate of service costs
2-5 Implications of errors in forecasts?
In terms of: Service implications
Too much tax cost
Too much "user" cost
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Task 3. Assess State of the Art in Municipal Forecasting Models and
Research to avoid reinventing the wheel
3-1 Literature review via Local Government Information Network (LOGIN)
3-2 Consulting experts on public policy planning from Hubert H.
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs) ¢5
3-3 Consulting experts on forecasting models in service
industries and government.
3-4 Contact users regarding utility of known systems in use by other
governmental bodies or corporations.
Task 4. Define Ideal Features of the Model.
4-1 Nature, detail, frequency of output reports from model.
4-2 Expected use of output reports by staff/Council to assess
policy options and implications.
4-3 Degree of online interaction needed.
4-4 Number of variables/ assumptions and scenarios required to be
taken into consideration.
4-5 Data requirements:
* sources
* expected accuracy of inputs and outputs
* frequency of data base updating needed/feasible
4-6 Develop basic systems design/flow charts of model
* "Run" model on manual basis using historical data as a test
of concept/flow chart
* Establish key variables/assumptions about future - organized
into three cases: Base (most probable or close to status
quo), best, and worst
* Install/program model into computer (either City or lower cost
alternative)
* Run model for the three scenarios
Task 5. Assess Availability of Alternatives to the Local Property Tax.
5-1 What local descretion is available under current State laws?
5-2 User fees and service charges
* What areas are best suited?
* What areas are least suited?
Task 6. Delivery of Public Supported Services
6-1 Nature and type of public services
* On-going services
* Occassional services
* Legal requirements
* Capital investment
* Service standards
6-2 Service providers
* Public agencies
* Provider agencies
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6-3 Implications of "privatization" of service delivery
* Legal
* Administrative
* Labor relations
Task 7. Publish Report on Results of Forecasts to Mayor and City Council.
Task 8. Publish Final Task Force Report- and- Proposed Pian for
mplementation
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CITY C
April 25, 1990 PUMOUTR
Plymouth Homeowner's Association
SUBJECT: WANT TO KNOW THE BEST CRIME PREVENTION DEVICE EVER
INVENTED? ANSWER: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH2
Dear:
Crime is not solely a police problem. It is a community problem
requiring the involvement of the police and all segments of the
community. We ala play a major role in the fight against crime.
We believe that neighborhoods working in cooperation with us can
make an impact. This is especially true of property crime, which
is prevalent in one degree or another in all of our Plymouth
neighborhoods.
I have enclosed a brochure describing how the Plymouth
Neighborhood Watch Program works, and how you can organize one
within your homeowner's association. Further information is
available by calling the Community Relations Officer at 550-5188.
Presently there are over 50 organized neighborhood watch groups
in Plymouth. I would invite your association to become involved
in this proven crime prevention program.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Carlquist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
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cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
April 19, 1990
Page 7
Present: Chair Freels, Commissioners Anderson, Waage, Beach, Rosen, and
Hanson; staff Blank, Busch, Patterson and Pederson; park consultant
Barry Warner, Swan Lake residents, Bass Lake residents, athletic
association representatives, and Shiloh Park residents
Absent: Commissioner Edwards
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Freels called the April meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner
Waage to approve the minutes of the March meeting as presented. The
motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. Libby Fairchild, 1725 Weston Lane,
representing the Plymouth -Wayzata Soccer Club, made a request of the
park commission to study the need for additional soccer facilities.
She would like that study to include a consideration for an indoor
facility. She stated that she would be willing to serve on a
committee to help with this research.
b. Staff. Rick Busch presented an Employee of the Month certificate and
plaque to Greg Finn, a part-time recreation employee, in recognition
of his commitment and dedication to the Park and Recreation
Department. Greg has a degree in recreation and has been working for
the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department for the past three years.
He was hired initially to coordinate the fall soccer program. Rick
praised Greg for his willingness to help staff in any area and for the
fact that he is always available when needed. The Employee of the
Month plaque is a new program that Rick suggested after seeing
something similar done in another community. The plaque will be
displayed outside the Park and Recreation Department and new names
will be added each month.
Mary Patterson distributed information on the recreation division's
first quarter budget. She explained that some program expenses appear
to be more than program revenues, and that's because certain programs
which run in the winter months might not take in all of their revenue
until the next calendar year.
Mary told the Commission about the "Celebrate the Outdoors in
Plymouth" program scheduled for April 28 at Armstrong High School and
French Park. The program was planned as an extension of Earth Day,
which is April 22, and will focus on environmental issues.
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Mary announced that Walk Minnesota is May 5 and will start at the
Parkers Lake Pavilion.
She informed the Commission that a company located in Plymouth,
Schneider USA, would like to donate funds to the Park and Recreation
Department for a summer concert and is also willing to buy all the t -
ball shirts for the youth in that program.
The summer program brochure has been delivered, and most summer hiring
of part-time staff is completed. The planning of fall -winter programs
begins in June. Mary stated that the recreation division will be
asking for more funds in tax supported programs at budget request
time, due to the need for additional programs such as Playground in
the Streets and the puppet wagon in expanding areas of Plymouth.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Comprehensive Plan Update. At their meeting on April 16, the City
Council approved the park and trail component of the City's
comprehensive plan without any amendments. The entire comprehensive
plan goes to the Metropolitan Council now for their review and
comment.
b. Neighborhood Park Standards. At their April 2 meeting, the Council
rescinded the minimum standards for neighborhood parks and replaced
those standards with the directive that PRAC and staff examine each
park site individually and design neighborhood parks based on
community input, common sense and sound park planning practices.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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a. Swan Lake Neighborhood Park. Park Director Blank briefly reviewed the
planning process to date on Swan Lake park for the benefit of those
commissioners who had not attended the previous planning meetings and
for any residents who had been unable to be at earlier meetings. He
explained that as a result of the two previous meetings and input from
residents, a preferred plan had been drawn and was being presented
tonight. He then introduced park consultant Barry Warner, who
displayed the concept plan and explained it in detail.
Chair Freels noted that staff and the commissioners had received a
letter from resident Suzanne Nimmo, 4545 Quinwood Lane, previous to
the evening's meeting, favoring the development of Swan Lake
neighborhood park. He then called upon residents to come forward and
make comments regarding the park.
Steve Gruenke, 4415 Oakview Lane, presented Chair Freels with a
petition signed by 27 residents, opposing an "active" park. They
prefer to have a more passive park, with trails and natural
landscaping only. They are against play structures, backstops, picnic
tables and parking.
Sam Macalus, 4505 Quinwood Lane, stated that he was representing his
neighbors on Quinwood and that they support a park with a playground
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for children and other facilities. He believes the plan as presented
provides active and passive areas and meets the needs of many
residents. He stated he did not feel that the park should serve as
back yard extensions for those homeowners abutting the park property.
Tom Olson, 4425 Oakview Lane, favors the playground area, but is not
comfortable with a picnic area. He does not want any picnic tables.
He is against parking. He likes the hardcourt area, open field area
and the trail. Sam Macalus spoke up and said he didn't think one or
two picnic tables constituted a formal picnic area. Mr. Olson
disagreed and made his point again that he did not want any picnic
tables.
Kathy Skow, 4540 Quinwood Lane, favors the park, but does not want any
parking. She is concerned about the safety of the children and
conjestion caused by traffic, and she feels that a parking lot would
encourage that traffic.
Cheryl Erickson, 4435 Oakview Lane, said that she checked with their
builder, Gordon Johnson, who was unaware that any type of park, other
than a natural one, was being considered for this area. He informed
her that the park would have only trails in it leading to French Park.
She is opposed to any development. Her property abuts the park on the
east side and they have a large swimming pool in their back yard. She
wants the City to construct a buffer zone of trees and shrubs to
protect her property if the park plan is approved. She believes that
the value of her property will decrease by $50,000 if the park is
constructed.
Commissioner Rosen commented that this park has been part of the
Comprehensive Plan since 1982 and it is public information, provided
to developers if requested.
Scott Rudie, 12535 45th Avenue, commented that he favors the park and
has always been aware of it. He built his home in 1980. He is
concerned about access to the park for those who live east of Quinwood
and in the Schmidt Lake Hills area. He received a copy of a letter
from Mr. Arendt (as did the park commission and the City), concerned
that people would trespass across his property to get to and from the
park. Director Blank responded that there are two options for access
for these residents. One is to get an easement from the homeowners to
build a trail, which is the method preferred by staff, or to condemn a
portion of someone's property to gain access. Director Blank stated
that Mr. Arendt has agreed to grant a portion of his property as an
easement to gain access to the park, but other property is needed to
complete the access. Staff will work with residents in Schmidt Lake
Hills to try and resolve this issue.
• Chair Freels closed the public meeting at 8:08 p.m. and stated that
the Commission had some options with regard to the Swan Lake park,
including approving the concept plan as presented, modifying the plan,
or disapproving it and asking staff to work on it further.
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A resident living at 4335=Oakview Lane commented that he would like to
see Swan Lake park constructed using natural materials. Make the play
structure out of wood, rather than plastic. He noticed the children
in the audience wearing "Kids for Saving Earth" t -shirts and commented
that this park would be a good place to start, in terms of being
environmentally conscious. He also stated that a ball field probably
wasn't necessary, since Zachary Playfield isn't that far away, and
from his point of view, very few people use the Zachary fields.
Commissioner Beach said that at the last Swan Lake planning meeting,
she took the children aside and asked them what they wanted as far as
a play structure was concerned. All of the children were in agreement
that it should be made of wood.
Commissioner Anderson suggested that the park plan be studied further
before final approval, particularly in reference to the issue of trees
and shrubbery acting as a buffer between the private property on the
east side and the open ball field area.
Chair Freels said that approximately 40-45 people attended the first
Swan Lake meeting, 80 or more, including children, attended the second
meeting, and several were in attendance at tonight's meeting, and that
the plan presented was a result of the first two meetings and what the
majority of the residents had requested.
Commissioner Rosen talked about the shrubbery and trees issue and
indicated that the City was very good about meeting with the residents
who live on neighborhood parks and their need for privacy. He
understands that some residents want to be able to look into the park
and others don't. He is against constructing a parking lot.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BEACH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ROSEN TO APPROVE THE SWAN LAKE PARK PLAN AS PRESENTED WITH A
RECOMMENDATION THAT NO PARKING LOT BE CONSTRUCTED AT THIS TIME, THAT
THE PLAY EQUIPMENT BE CONSTRUCTED OF WOOD, THAT STAFF WORK WITH THE
RESIDENTS ON THE TREE/SHRUBBERY PLANTINGS ON THE EAST SIDE, AND WORK
WITH RESIDENTS REGARDING ACCESS TO THE PARK FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER.
Commissioner Hanson agreed that staff should go ahead with the park as
planned, making sure that the passive areas are as little developed as
possible with lots of natural grass and unmowed areas and no organized
athletics on the ballfield.
Commissioner Anderson questioned the parking issue, and Chair Freels
commented that maybe years from now residents will decide they want
it, at which time it could be constructed, but for now it will be
excluded, since that seems to be the consensus of the residents.
• Commissioner Waage commented that she thinks the park plan is a good
one, with a 70% passive area, and she feels the Commission does the
best job that it can.
There was a roll call vote, and the motion carried with six ayes
(Hanson, Rosen, Beach, Freels, Waage and Anderson; Commissioner
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Chair Freels thanked the residents for their attendance at all the
planning meetings and indicated that staff would continue to work with
them.
b. 284 Baseball - Mary Norton. Mary Norton, representing Plymouth
Wayzata Youth Baseball, made a presentation to the Park Commission
asking for the development of additional baseball fields in Plymouth
in the year 1990. She provided back-up written materials to support
her request along with a videotape of Braemer fields in Edina,
considered by some to be the "cadillac of baseball fields." Some of
the statistics she noted: youth baseball has grown steadily the past
four years, with 150 additional children signing up in 1990,
constituting 10 new teams. These teams need practice time of three
hours per week and depending on level of play, two or three games per
week. There are no facilities in Plymouth large enough to host a
youth baseball tournament. She disagrees with the statement that they
don't use fields to their maximum on weekends. She claims that their
request to use fields on weekends has been denied in the past. She
indicated that their baseball association would like to request that
Plymouth build a four field complex that would accommodate baseball
and softball and could be used for tournament purposes for baseball.
She stated that the Association doesn't care where in the City these
fields are located, as long as they are available to the Plymouth -
Wayzata Youth Baseball group. They don't necessarily need to be
lighted, however, lights will expand playing time and will allow for
double headers in the evening.
The Commissioners thanked Mary and the other representatives from the
Plymouth -Wayzata Youth Baseball Association for attending the meeting
and encouraged them to attend future Park Commission meetings, because
they are always on the agenda. Chair Freels indicated to Mary that
the next item on the agenda was the discussion of the Bass
Lake/Parkers Lake Playfields, and suggested that she stay to hear the
discussion on that item since it might answer some of her questions.
C. Playfields - Bass Lake/Parkers Lake. Director Blank announced that
the City Council accepted the feasibility reports prepared for Parkers
Lake and Bass Lake playfields and approved having plans and
specifications prepared for both of these playfields. Director Blank
reminded everyone that this is not the same as authorization to go
ahead and build the playfields. It is only approval of the plans and
specs. Director Blank said it would take anywhere from six to eight
weeks to prepare the plans and specifications, and this won't happen
until after the resident meetings to get input. Chair Freels
commented that the Mayor has specifically requested that PRAC make a
recommendation on whether or not to light portions of these
playfields.
Chair Freels then invited the residents to ask questions and state
their concerns.
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Matt Bangston, 12470 54th Avenue N, representing Kids For Saving
Earth, and a sixth grader at Sunny Hollow school, spoke against
turning Bass Lake playfield into a major athletic complex. He and
several of his classmates'(Chris Clark, Dan Springrose, Jeremy Regan,
Erica Hanson, Alisha Engelmeyer and Carrie Hanson), also in attendance
at the meeting, would prefer to have only one baseball/softball field,
one football/soccer field, with the parking lot in the center. They
would like lots of natural areas, biking/hiking trails, two tennis
courts combined with basketball, with the idea that when tennis is not
being played, the nets could be taken down and basketball played
instead. They would like lots of trees, very minimal lighting. In
the winter time, they would like the skating rink to .close by 11 p.m.
They would like to have the park named after Clinton Hill, a classmate
of theirs who passed away last November from a brain tumor. They said
that it was Clinton's idea to keep the Bass Lake Playfield a nature
area and save it for the wildlife. They said that Clinton played
there a lot, riding on the natural trails and in the woods. They told
the commissioners that it was Clinton's idea to form the group, "Kids
For Saving Earth."
Commissioner Waage stated that she was a supporter of "Kids for Saving
Earth," and knew all of these children, because of her work at Sunny
Hollow School. She stated that the organization has received national
attention and is now going to be recognized internationally.
Chair Freels and the rest of the Commission thanked the children for
coming to the meeting and for their input on the Bass Lake Playfield.
He informed them there would be additional meetings to discuss this
park, and that they would be invited.
Matt Bangston told the commissioners that he wants only one
baseball/softball field at Bass Lake, because he thinks the other
playfields, such as Zachary, don't get used enough to warrant building
more ball diamonds. He wants Bass Lake to look more like the Elm
Creek Park Reserve.
Susan Hochstein, 12520 54th Avenue, indicated that her concerns
regarding Bass Lake Playfield focused on traffic, parking, lighting
and preserving wildlife. She would like the plans to be downgraded,
and suggested that bigger park complexes be located where there are
less homes.
It was the consensus of PRAC that staff should begin the process of
notifying the residents as soon as possible about the planning for
Bass Lake Playfield and Parkers Lake Playfield.
Mary Norton asked staff how long it takes for plans of this kind to be
prepared. Director Blank responded that at the very least, about four
weeks, but usually six to eight weeks.
Chair Freels thanked Mary Norton and the other members of the Plymouth
Wayzata Baseball Association for attending the meeting.
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Commissioner Rosen recommended that when notifying people about the
Bass Lake/Parkers Lake meetings, athletic associations should also be
invited and that Rick Busch be in attendance, so that PRAC can hear
both sides of the issue on where fields are needed and if they are, or
are not, being used to -their fullest potential.
Rick stated that after hearing Swan Lake and Bass Lake residents'
comments about playfields not being used, and therefore, not being
needed, he strongly disagreed and informed PRAC that Zachary Playfield
was the site of over 1,500 softball games last year. He also
commented that a referendum to make Central Park solely an athletic
complex, putting all baseball/softball, football/soccer and other
sports fields in one central location in the City, was soundly
defeated by the voters who, instead, wanted these athletic fields
located in various areas throughout the City. A referendum was
successfully passed in 1980, allowing the construction of Oakwood,
Zachary, Ridgemount, Plymouth Creek, LaCompte and Plymouth (Jr. High)
playfields.
d. Trails - West Medicine/46th Avenue. A meeting was held with residents
along West Medicine Lake Drive about the construction of a trail along
their street. The City Council has approved the preparation of plans
and specifications for the construction of this trail from 18th Avenue
to the railroad tracks. Funding will be coming from the City and
Community Parks and Trails account, and $72,000 will come from the
Minnesota State Aid Fund. Director Blank stated that the 46th Avenue
trail is being designed by City engineering staff.
e. Park Tour. The annual PRAC tour of the parks is scheduled for May 17
beginning at 5 p.m. Box suppers will be served. Director Blank will
prepare the 1991-96 CIP for the May 10 PRAC meeting, listing those
parks and trails to be developed/ improved in 1991, and those sites
will be visited on the tour.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Shiloh Park Petition. Mary Hustad, 17200 27th Avenue, requested that
PRAC make improvements to Shiloh Park. She referred to the petition
that had been circulated and submitted to City staff and PRAC members.
She stated she was aware of the fact that when Shiloh was first built
and for many years thereafter, the residents wanted a very passive,
natural park. She said the turnover in families living there now has
changed that attitude. Residents are now looking for a park that is a
little more active. They would like to have the play equipment
upgraded and moved to a location on higher ground. Where it sits
now, it is always flooded when it rains. They would like a backstop
for pick up ball games and some soccer nets. Colin Hurst, one of
Shiloh's younger residents, told the commissioners that he helped
circulate the petition, and he also would like to have improvements
made to the park, so that he and his friends can play ball there.
Commissioner Rosen stated that the intent of neighborhood parks is to
be low-key, with no organized athletics taking place there. He said
he understands that occasionally, a youth soccer team, or a youth
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baseball team, might organize a practice and will use 'a neighborhood
park if they can't get on a regular field. He said he has been
anticipating that Shiloh,- residents would be coming! to the City
requesting that their park be upgraded, since it is 10,years old now.
He asked staff if anything could be done about the drainage problem
there, and Director Blank said that because of surmountable curbs in
this development, it would be very difficult to prevent storm water
run-off from draining into this park. The best solution at this time
would be to move the playground to higher ground.
Commissioner Hanson asked Mrs. Hustad if they could wait until next
year to have their park upgraded. She responded that it would be okay
to wait until then for the playground, but she preferred that some
sort of ballfield area be done this year. Commissioner Rosen informed
Mrs. Hustad that Shiloh is not in the CIP for 1990, and there are no
funds available to do any improvements there, unless funding is taken
away from another project planned for 1990. Director Blank said the
City could probably buy two soccer nets for placment in Shiloh Park
this summer. Chair Freels asked staff to see if anything could be
done this year. Commissioner Hanson stated she is not in favor of
doing any improvements this year to Shiloh. Commissioner Beach
suggested that the first thing that should be done iso resolving the
drainage problem. Commissioner Hanson suggested doing a master plan
for Shiloh, and following the same procedures as with Swan Lake
neighborhood park.
Tim Dunnigan, 17330 28th Avenue, spoke against puttingiin any type of
ball field area. He feels the park is too small to support this type
of activity, and it will interefere with the walking path. The
walking path would be right in line with the right and left foul lines
and people could get hit by foul balls. He disagrees that the park is
unusable. Last weekend, 12 people were flying kites, others were
watching, some were playing football. He is concerned about the
safety of walkers and joggers, because of the tree roots pushing up
the asphalt path. Director Blank said there is a separate fund for
repairing the City's trails and that he believes Shiloh is on the
schedule for trail improvements this spring. Mr. Dunnigan said he
does not oppose improving the play equipment or relocating it, because
he has grandchildren who use it. He commented on the petition that
Mrs. Hustad circulated, saying that he felt it was misleading to
people. If more people had understood the petition supported total
redevelopment with the ballfield being the focal point, not as many
residents would have signed it. I
Keith Franklin, 3025 Jewel Lane, has lived in Shiloh for four years.
He has young children who like to play in the park. He does not favor
any organized ball games, but an occasional pick-up game is okay. He
agrees that water is a big problem and that the playground should be
moved to higher ground. He said that a lot of basketball is played on
the hard court by 16 and 17 year olds, who he believes don't live in
the Shiloh neighborhood. He said that he would be willing to be on a
committee to redesign Shiloh Park.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BEACH THAT SHILOH PARK BE EARMARKED FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE 1991 CIP
BUT TO ADDRESS THE TRAIL CONCERNS IN 1990. Commissioner Rosen
suggested that a representative from Shiloh should try to attend the
next few PRAC meetings to show continued support for the redevelopment
of this park. The motion carried with all ayes.
b. Gleanloch Park Request. A request has been received by the City to do
some improvements to Gleanloch Park. Director Blank pointed out that
Gleanloch was built the same year as Shiloh. He stated he would be
meeting with Gleanloch residents some time the week of April 23.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BEACH THAT GLEANLOCH PARK BE EARMARKED FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE 1991
CIP. The motion carried with all ayes.
c. Canoe Storage at Parkers Lake. A request has been made by the
management at Mallard Pointe Apartments to put a canoe rack in at
Parkers Lake for the residents to use. Director Blank stated that
there are two racks at Medicine Lake, but only one is being used. A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BEACH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ANDERSON TO MOVE ONE OF THE CANOE RACKS FROM MEDICINE LAKE TO PARKERS
LAKE. The motion carried with all ayes.
d. Parkers Lake Water Use Rules. Director Blank informed the Commission
of a request made by a Wayzata resident to put a water ski course in
Parkers Lake. Unaware that it was not a permanent course and did not
require a permit from the DNR, Director Blank told the gentleman that
he should make his request before the City Council. He also informed
the residents living on Parkers Lake that if they objected to this
course, they should comment to the City Council as well. Director
Blank later learned that no permit was necessary and that the
gentleman could go ahead without City permission and put the course in
the lake. As a result of all of this, the residents on the lake are
now interested in some sort of water use regulations which would
prohibit certain activities, jet skis in particular. Staff is in the
process of compiling data from the DNR on various water use rules and
will make this information available to the City Council.
Commissioner Hanson stated she is also aware of a lot of the water use
regulations and would be happy to provide her help in this area.
Commissioner Rosen wanted it noted that as a graduate of the highest
learning institution in America, Gustavus Adolphus College, he
objected to Swedes being referred to as nitwits in one of the letters
written by a resident opposing the water ski course.
e. Wetlands Task Force. The City Council has requested that members of
various City commissions volunteer to be part of a Wetlands Task Force
• to study and make recommendations on wetlands regulations for
Plymouth. Don Anderson volunteered to be the PRAC representative.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Chair Freels stated that at the April 16 Council meeting, which he
attended, Councilmember Helliwell requested that PRAC begin studying
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special use facilities, such as outdoor swimming pools, for inclusion in
the Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan. When asked how soon PRAC could get
started on this task, Director Blank stated the next three months would be
very busy just planning the Bass Lake and Parkers Lake playfields.
Chair Freels stated that the members of PRAC need to pick someone to serve
as Vice Chair when he is unable to attend. Commissioner Waage nominated
Rick Rosen, and he was unanimously approved.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553.1144 Fax (612) 553-9326
M I N U T E S
March 8, 1990
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, March 8, 1990,
at 12:55 p.m. at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing,
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Present were: Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Neil Johnson, Brooklyn
Park; Bill Monk, Crystal; Gerald Butcher, Maple
Grove; Perry Damon, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New
Hope; Gene Hakanson, Osseo;_ Fred Moore, Plymouth;
Lee Gustafson, Robbinsdale; Bill Weidenbacher and
Dale Claridge; JMM; Curt Pearson, attorney; and
Judie Anderson, recording secretary.
Also present was: Kristen Mann, Upper Twin Lake Assn.
1. Minutes.
Moore moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve the minutes
of the February 8, 1990 meeting. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Moore moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve the Treas-
urer's Report. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Claims.
Moore moved and Hakanson seconded a motion to approve claims to-
taling $7,524.12. The claims were approved by roll call vote:
ayes - Knapp, Johnson, Monk, Butcher, Damon, Hanson, Hakanson,
Moore, and Gustafson; nays - none.
4. Correspondence.
The Commissioners reviewed the Communications Log. No action was
required.
Butcher reported that the author of proposed legislation re man-
agement of metropolitan waters has agreed to changes included in
the recommendations of the Task Force and that the Chair of the
Metropolitan Council has recommended passage of the draft legis-
lation.
Moore reported no action by the WMO-HCD Water Quality Advisory
Committee.
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The Commissioners have received a revised copy of the Erosion
and Sediment Control model ordinance from HCD. Knapp moved and
Moore seconded a motion directing the attorney to review the or-
dinance and requesting the member cities to review the manuals
in anticipation of adopting the ordinance at the next meeting.
Motion carried.
The Commissioners also received a copy of an article in the
Feoruary 23, 1990 Minneapolis Star Tribune re metro lake water
quality and a copy of results from a survey of water resources
activities in Minnesota.
5. Management Plan.
Gustafson reported that progress on the Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake im-
provement project is going smoothly. Pearson and Claridge met
with representatives of the Soo Line Railroad and indicated they
seemed receptive to the Commission's plans. Claridge is in com-
munication with the PCA re soil sampling after the 1979 Howe fire
and with the Corps. of Engineers re permit requirements since the
outlets are within the Corps.' jurisdiction. He also indicated
he has begun the construction plans and anticipates plans and
specifications should be completed by May 31.
The Commission will maintain contact with the owner of the Sand-
piper Dental Square Building re the floodproofing project.
Knapp reported on the progress of the subcommittee for redevelop-
ment standards. Rather than draft separate standards for rede-
velopment, retrofitting and enlargement of existing uses, the
subcommittee recommended that new standards be drafted to include
these projects as well as new development. Knapp moved and Hak-
anson seconded a motion to refer the revised standards to Pearson
and Weidenbacher to discuss the variances cited therein and re-
turn with their recommendation at the April meeting. The motion
was defeated.
Moore moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to adopt a resolution
approving these draft management standards with the revisions dis-
cussed. Motion carried. Pearson will draft the resolution.
Knapp moved and Gustafson seconded a motion directing Pearson and
Weidenbacher to meet to respond to MPCA's request for revised
language in the Management Plan. Motion carried.
6. Project Reviews.
90-8 Ryan Construction, Minneapolis,. Development of five acres
of a 58 acre industrial site to be known as Metropolitan Indus-
trial Park, consisting of an office/warehouse building and park-
ing area located south of 89th Avenue North and east of Zachary
Lane, Maple Grove.
Gustafson moved and Hakanson seconded a motion directing the con-
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sultant to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of 90-8
is hereby granted conditioned upon the applicant's meeting the
conditions set forth in the consultant's report and recommenda-
tions, i.e.,
1. Erosion control measures (e.g., hay or straw bales, rock
filters) shall be used at catchbasin inlets to prevent
sediment from entering the storm sewer system during the
development process.
Motion carried.
Tnere being no further business before the Commission, Monk moved and
Knapp seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
J_4�- 4A4_c(_��
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 284
Wayzata, Minnesota
Board of Education
Planning Strategy for Facilities
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Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to identify and to
describe briefly the major considerations discussed by the
Board in connection with facilities planning, both with respect
to an immediate need for elementary classroom capacity and
longer term capacity needs of the District. This memorandum is
not intended to present all issues and facts discussed or
considered by all Board members. Rather it represents an
overview of the major components of the planning process. We
fully anticipate that this planning strategy will need to be
updated and revisited by the Board periodically as projections
are superceded by actual data. Indeed, the current discussions
are a direct extension of the planning process which yielded
the two new elementary schools (Gleason Lake and Plymouth
Creek).
Background
The Wayzata School District currently services
approximately 6,681 students in Grades K-12, plus an additional
1231 preschool and Home Base students and 4125 persons enrolled
in community education offerings. These educational programs
are housed in one senior high school facility, two junior high
facilities, and six elementary schools.
Two conclusions were evident from reports received by
the Board from the Administration and others. A number of our
existing facilities are aging and in need of significant
renovation if they are to remain functional over the next
decade. Second, the capacity of existing facilities will be
insufficient to accommodate the growing student population of
the District, based upon even the most conservative demographic
projections. Consequently, the ongoing planning process for
capital improvements must move forward with greater intensity.
Responding to these needs, the Board requested the
administration to research and develop extensive information
and community input on a variety of factors deemed important to
the planning process, both near term and long term. The
Administration and community have responded with a wealth of
information and ideas upon which the Board has been able to
deliberate over the past months. While any categorization
process is somewhat simplistic, the Board's deliberations can
be broken down, for purposes of this discussion, into the
following general factors:
Demographics and Enrollment Projections
Capacity and Utilization
Class Size and Program Integrity
Types of Building Facilities
Location, Siting and Logistics
Financing and Bonding Capacity
Timing of Projects
A. Demographics and Enrollment Projections
1987-88
In May 1988 the Board commissioned a study by Barbara
Lukermann to examine the demographics of the student population
in District 284. After extensive analysis of available census
data, enrollment data and development plans, she provided a
report which indicated that significant pressure could be
expected on District building capacity at all levels. However,
her projections indicated that the need to expand capacity at
the elementary level was critical, even under the most conserva-
tive projections. The rapid growth of elementary enrollment
suggested an immediate need for one to two additional elementary
schools. [1988 Demographic Report Appendix A.]
Based in part upon these projections and recommenda-
tions, the Board decided to move forward with a referendum to
replace one obsolete school and one additional elementary
school. At the same time, the Board cautioned the public that
one more elementary school could be required within two to four
years, if the demographic projections were accurate. The Board
concluded in 1988 that an ambitious construction program in-
cluding two new elementary schools and extensive remodeling at
other facilities was the most prudent and fiscally responsible
option. While demographic projections indicated that additional
capacity would probably be needed in the near future, energies
could be more effectively directed to addressing immediate
capacity needs while planning for future needs. Also, pro-
jections are simply educated forecasts. Given the risk of
overbuilding, the timing for any necessary additional schools
could be affected by the pace of the anticipated growth in
student population.
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Actual and Projected Student Enrollment - 1985 to 2000
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1988-89
In 1989, the Board requested Barbara Lukermann to
update and extend previous demographic analyses. Indications
from administration sources, based upon current enrollment
statistics, showed elementary school population expanding at a
rate which equalled or exceeded the higher projections of the
previous study. The City of Plymouth had opened new areas for
development which previously had been restricted, and other
changes indicated that the anticipated need for additional
capacity would occur earlier rather than later in the time
frame suggested by earlier enrollment projections.
Beyond the capacity issues for the elementary
students, the Board wanted to address longer range plans for
school capacity. Quite obviously, if the expansion of the
District enrollment continues into the next five to ten years,
the issue of capacity at junior high and high school as well as
elementary levels must be anticipated and addressed. Thus
Lukermann was asked to provide relevant information and pro-
jections upon which the Board could develop longer term
planning strategies.
The most current report submitted by Lukermann
suggests that the rapid growth of the District student popula-
tion over the past few years will continue over the next 5 to
10 years. [1989 Demographic Report, Appendix B.] While pro-
jections become increasingly imprecise the farther they are
extended in time, all projection options suggest growth of the
District enrollment by approximately 50% by the year 2000. The
following table reflects a breakdown of projected enrollment
growth by.grade levels and total enrollment. These figures
reflect an averaging of conservative projections and liberal
projections each based upon differing assumptions regarding
factors likely to influence population growth and student
enrollment.
89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-2000
K-12
6681
6922 7191
7540
7974
8212
8540
8876
9199
9524
9810
K-6
3588
3807 4010
4226
4394
4546
4711
4866
4955
5056
5173
7-9
1493
1532 1617
1684
1799
1898
1991
2052
2180
2305
2409
10-12
1600
1583 1564
1630
1681
1768
1838
1958
2064
2163
2228
B. Capacity
and
Utilization
The capacity of the District to service a growing
student population must be understood as a concept influenced
by multiple factors. The physical size of the buildings impose
limitations on the number of students which can be
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accommodated. The type of building dictates, to a large
extent, the level of students that can be serviced.
Governmental regulations, based upon safety and educational
standards, limit the number o4f students which can be serviced
in a given building and how the building can be used for
instructional purposes.
These constraints establish upper limits for the
maximum physical capacity of the District's school facilities.
These levels are separate from the current utilization levels,
which are based upon policy considerations reflecting
educational quality standards maintained by the District. In
other words, the physical capacity of the District reflects the
maximum number of students which could be housed under the
worst scenario and at the sacrifice of educational quality.
The following are estimated maximum physical capacity
levels of existing school buildings without further modifica-
tions;
Maximum capacity - total number of classrooms x 30; would
require elimination of Special Education, Computer Lab,
Band, Vocal Music, Art, Home Base and Preschool (ECFE)
space.
Comparison of these levels with enrollment growth
projections establishes the inescapable fact that new schools
will have to be built within the next decade irrespective of
any debate regarding class size, program integrity or staffing
levels. Since actual distribution never follows attendance
areas with precision, some schools could reach their physical
capacity limit before others. The chart below demonstrates
that the District cannot avoid building new capacity at every
level prior to the 1997-98 school year.
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Maximum Physical Capacity*
2100
Wayzata Sr. High
2100
960
Wayzata East Jr. High
960
1080
Wayzata West Jr. High
1080
840
Birchview Elementary
840
840
Gleason Lake Elementary
840
870
Greenwood Elementary
870
780
Oakwood Elementary
780
840
Plymouth Creek Elementary
840
840
Sunset Hills Elementary
840
9150
TOTALS
5010
2040 2100
K-12
K-6
7-9 10-12
Maximum capacity - total number of classrooms x 30; would
require elimination of Special Education, Computer Lab,
Band, Vocal Music, Art, Home Base and Preschool (ECFE)
space.
Comparison of these levels with enrollment growth
projections establishes the inescapable fact that new schools
will have to be built within the next decade irrespective of
any debate regarding class size, program integrity or staffing
levels. Since actual distribution never follows attendance
areas with precision, some schools could reach their physical
capacity limit before others. The chart below demonstrates
that the District cannot avoid building new capacity at every
level prior to the 1997-98 school year.
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89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-2000
K-12
6681
6922
7191
7540
7974
8212
8540
8876
[91991
9524
9810
K-6
3588
3807
4010
4226
4394
4546
4711
4866
[49551
5056
5173
7-9
1493
1532
1617
1684
1799
1898
1991
[20521
2180
2305
2409
10-12
1600
1583
1564
1630
1681
1768
1838
1958
[20641
2163
2228
Clearly, the Board is not willing to sacrifice the
excellence of current educational programs, class size
commitments or educational support programs which have
distinguished this District. These extreme figures simply
illustrate that there is limited flexibility in the timing for
bringing new schools into service to accommodate projected
growth. The Board and Administration recognize that planning
for new schools must be refined when the District is in a
growth mode because decisions and action cannot be delayed as
might be the case when considering whether to close a school
due to declining enrollment.
C. Class Size and Program Integrity
The Board has made a firm commitment to the public,
parents, and students to maintain average class sizes of 24 for
Grades K-3, 26 for Grades 4-6, and 26 for Grades 7-12. While
the capacity of a classroom might legally be up to 30 students,
the Board is aware of the significant data indicating that
higher class sizes adversely impact educational quality.
Various co -curricular activities such as music, art,
physical education, band, computer training and others are
integral parts of the instructional program in the District
which must be maintained to preserve the integrity of the
District. These activities often require special physical
space.
In addition, the Board views related educational
programs such as early childhood and family education, Home
Base, community education and others as critical components of
the educational system within the District.
As a result of these policies established by the
Board, the functional capacity of the District is significantly
below the maximum physical capacity discussed above. The
following are estimates of the functional capacity levels of
each school:
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A
** Functional capacity - regular classrooms plus kindergarten
rooms x 25
Compared to the enrollment projections, we see that
additional school buildings will be required in a shorter time
frame if enrollment projections prove true. These data allow
the Board to establish target dates for new schools. However,
should the enrollment projections prove low or completion of
the buildings be delayed, the educational programs of the
District would suffer.
89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-2000
K-12
Functional Capacity**
6922
1750
Wayzata Sr. High
7974
1750
800
Wayzata East Jr. High
9199
800
900
Wayzata West Jr. High
[3588]
900
700
Birchview Elementary
700
4546
675
Gleason Lake Elementary
675
5056
600
Greenwood Elementary
600
1532
550
Oakwood Elementary
550
1898
675
Plymouth Creek Elementary
675
2305
575
Sunset Hills Elementary
575
1583
7225
TOTALS
3775
1700 1750
K-12
1958
K-6
7-9 �10-12
** Functional capacity - regular classrooms plus kindergarten
rooms x 25
Compared to the enrollment projections, we see that
additional school buildings will be required in a shorter time
frame if enrollment projections prove true. These data allow
the Board to establish target dates for new schools. However,
should the enrollment projections prove low or completion of
the buildings be delayed, the educational programs of the
District would suffer.
89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-2000
K-12
6681
6922
7191
7540
7974
8212
8540
8876
9199
9524
9810
K-6
[3588]
3807
4010
4226
[4394]
4546
4711
4866
4955
5056
5173
7-9
1493
1532
1617
[1684]
1799
1898
1991
2052
'2180 .
2305
2409
10-12
1600
1583
1564
1630
[1681]
1768
1838
1958
2064
2163
2228
D. Types of Buildings and Facilities
1. Elementary Schools
.Responding to community concerns as well as
educational program studies, the Board has adopted a policy of
establishing and maintaining elementary schools capable of
supporting a personal or neighborhood feel rather than a ware-
housing approach to the students at the elementary level.
State guidelines also suggest that maximum enrollment in an
elementary school should'be approximately 700 - 750 students.
The maximum number of classrooms recommended is 28.
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2. Junior High or Middle Schools
The recommendation for building size at higher
levels are less rigorous, although class size recommendations
are important. While there are no current state guidelines for
junior high school enrollment capacity, it is the District's
intent to build a new junior high school or middle school of
comparable size to our two present junior high schools, 800 -
1000 student capacity.
3. High School
The sizes of high schools vary greatly from
community to community. The maximum enrollment really depends
more upon the structure and logistics of the building than upon
any absolute number. Beyond a certain size, a school can
become dysfunctional and lose its character as a cohesive
instructional facility. While the Board believes that the
enrollment of the high school can be expanded with additional
construction, the Board is also mindful that the current
structure is becoming a sprawling, somewhat confusing maze,
and could become dysfunctional at some future level.
E. Location, Siting and Logistics
The enrollment growth projections indicated strongly
that the greatest surge of new enrollment would occur in the
northern tier of the District. Extensive development of new
housing is expected in that area of Plymouth where water and
sewer service will be installed prior the year 2000. Further
development is expected in the area north of Rockford Road
beyond the year 2000. [See Figure 21
The Board acknowledged and adopted the Administra-
tion's recommendations that serious effort be undertaken to
identify sites for future school buildings in this northern
tier. Following preliminary negotiations respecting a number
of potential sites, the Board directed the Administration to
engage in detailed and serious negotiation respecting a site
for an elementary school off County Road 9 between Holly Lane
and Peony Lane.
The current information suggests that additional land
will be needed within three to five years for a new junior high
school. For optimal planning and site development purposes,
the land should be obtained well in advance of commencement of
construction. Ideally, the land should be acquired several
years in advance of planned construction. Where a new building
is required because of expanding development, that same develop-
ment will increase the cost of land in the area. The Board is
constrained in this regard by the lack of available funds ear-
marked for land purchase. The Board believes, however, that
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The lined area on the amp represents 1,200 acres of land in District 284 that will receive sewer service
sometime this year. 'Ilse totally white area represents another 600 acres that wM receive sewer service
between now and the year 2,000. The gray area is 2,000 aces of land that could be opened up for
development and sewer service atter the year 2,000.7be areas are mostly zoned for single-ftmily homes.
When the area receive sewer hoot{ -up, and development begins, enrodnxat k expected to I ry 1 m e in
School District 284. (Source/City of Plymouth)
Figure 2
CM APP, 2 7 190
this community recognizes the fiscal prudence of funding the `
purchase of options on land for future capital improvements,
and for that reason has included this item in the proposed 1990
bond referendum.
The Administration has been instructed to explore all
geographically suitable and reasonably priced sites for schools
needed in the next decade and to keep the Board advised.
F. Financing and Bonding Capacity
The Board perceives its mandate from the Community as
the provision of the highest quality instructional program in
appropriate facilities that can reasonably and fairly be
supported by the tax base. As stewards of both the public's
educational objectives and public educational funding, the
Board continuously struggles over ways to achieve and maintain
the highest quality and cost effective system.
At present District 284 levies less for general
operating expenses than most metro neighbors and that is not
expected to change. As far as capital debt is concerned,
District 284 currently has 30 million dollars in bond obliga-
tions against a debt capacity of 275 million dollars. This
10.6% debt ratio is low compared to most rapidly growing
districts. Eden Prairie's ratio, for example, is 22.6% and
Rosemount -Apple Valley's is 32.2%
Strategies for bond financing have been discussed by
the Board in the context of obtaining maximum positive impact
on the educational system while minimizing the adverse tax
impact upon the community. The proposed 1990 bond referendum
has been set at a level which will have a very small impact on
real estate taxes. This impact will be offset by tax relief in
the near term and expanding tax base in the longer term.
The total cost of the currently proposed construction,
repairs, improvements, and land purchase is estimated at
$12,940,000. Financing will be accomplished through the sale
of bonds pending voter approval. The district anticipates an
average annual tax capacity rate increase of about one and one
quarter percent over the next 15 years for the proposed issue.
For a family living in a $100,000 home (approximate District
average) the increase would be about $1.50 per month or $18 a
year beginning in 1991. Even this will decline as the tax base
expands in upcoming years.
G. Timing of Projects
The chart respecting timing of projects [Figure 31
reflects tentative planning based upon analysis of multiple
assumptions discussed above. Specific timing will depend upon
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the degree to which any of those factors influence the
decision. For example, if enrollment grows more rapidly than
projected, a new school may need to be brought into service
earlier. If general economic conditions render bond financing
inadvisable at a given point, projects may have to be delayed
temporarily.
As the chart illustrates, an elementary school is
needed in the 1990-91 school year, but will probably not be
available until the following year. If projections are fairly
accurate, yet another elementary school may be needed as early
as the 1994-95`school year.
The District enrollment in its Junior High School is
expected to exceed capacity by the 1993-94 school year. Thus,
a new Junior High is anticipated in the 1994-95 school year.
The current strategy does not contemplate construction
of a new High School. However, the current facility will need
to be expanded to accommodate increased enrollment. The
Administration believes that the current structure can be
expanded to service up to 2200 students. Construction for that
purpose is.planned for completion in 1995-96. Depending upon
actual growth, the capacity of the High School will need to be
reviewed from 1995 on, as the existing facility may well be
outgrown by the year 2000.
Prepared By:
Paul L. Landry
Kenneth Hopkins
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYNXIT3 BOULEVARD, PLYMXITH, MINNESOTA 55447_
DATE: April 25, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
Mayor and City Council
FROM: Scott L. Hovet, CAE, City Assessor
SUBJECT: 1990 VALUATION NOTICES AMID PHONE CALL ACTIVITY
The Assessing Staff has completed the 1990 assessment. Valuation notices were
mailed to all Plymouth property owners beginning on April 13, 1990. These
market values are the basis for the taxes payable in 1991.
Based upon 1,333 sales transactions in Plymouth, most areas' of the City
received a 3% increase for the 1990 assessment. This is fairly typical in
comparison to municipalities similar to us in the Metro area.
Vacant landaproperties remained relatively stable and were basically unchanged
for the 1990 assessment. Lakeshore properties were given various increases
based on adequate sales activity for each lake separately. Same equalization
was done ac'� ss neighborhood lines.
Apartment complex values remained unchanged over the previous year assessment.
For the most part, CcmTercial and Industrial property values were increased on
the average»Iof 5%.
Due to legislative changes, tax reductions were realized for most residential
properties this year in 1990. So far, we have experienced between 700 and 800
phone calls Iduring the value notice mailing period. (Approximately 10 to 20
calls per hour).
cc: Dale Hahn, Director of Finance
Assessna Staff
1,"N' APP 27 TOS
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 25, 1990
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL MEETING WITH APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MA AGERS AND
OWNERS
This morning the fire prevention officers, as well as the Fire
Chief and myself, met with 25 persons representing 17 different
apartment/condominium locations in Plymouth. The purpose of our
meeting is to continue our annual get-together forum, exchanging
information. The enclosed agenda was covered.
The most sensitive item on the agenda was the "fire alarm horn
audibility." Some of the representatives present have gone ahead
and had their building brought up to code with the installation
of additional horns in the apartment units. Others have had
estimates on the installation costs and a few are awaiting the
July 1st deadline to complete this fire code requirement. And,
last but not least, were representatives from the Gaughan
Companies, whose position has been all along to fight this
requirement.
As you recall, the Gaughan Companies have taken their appeal
through the Council up to the State Fire Marshal for a final
ruling. The State Fire Marshal did not totally duck this issue;
but, decided that the City was in a better position to determine
the fire code requirement related to this matter.
I have one more meeting with Gaughan Companies representatives on
Monday, April 30th. I am not sure at this point whether they
should be allowed another bite of the apple, i.e. an additional
visit with the Council on this item. I will be checking with our
City Attorney regarding the most.appropriate direction to follow.
My gut feeling is we're going to court!
In closing, my observation of our meeting was that it was
extremely positive. At the conclusion several of them thanked us
and even commended us for hosting a good meeting. It must have
been the rolls and coffee!
RJC/sb
Enclosure
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPA_
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
t
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING WITH APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS/OWNERS
r
Wednesday, April 25, 1990
AGENDA
1
T
Welcome - Public Safety Director Richard Carlquist
Fire Chief Lyle Robinson
Film "Plymouth Firefighters On The Line"
Fire Alarm Horn Audibility - Fire Inspector Stan Scofield
Emergency Action Plans - Fire Inspector Stan Scofield
Barbecues on Balconies - Fire Inspector Kevin;'Leuer
1990 Inspection Results - Inspectors Scofield and Leuer
What's On Your Mind?
Questions
Adjournment
i`
C1,M SPF; 7 `qC1
April 25, 1990
Dana Sorenson C1rn(-
Associate Executive Director . PUMOUTR
Young Men's Christian Association
of Metropolitan Minneapolis
7601 42nd Avenue N.
New Hope, MN 55427
SUBJECT: 1991 FUNDING REQUEST -FROM THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Dear Ms.n:
The City Council annually seeks to budget a certain amount of money for the support of
human service agencies serving Plymouth residents. You are receiving this letter
because you are receiving funding in 1990.
We are in the process of assembling the 1991/1992 budget. In order for your agency to
be considered by the City Council for funding in 1991, you must submit a budget
request and justification to me no -later than May 28. The narrative supporting your
budget request should be responsive to the attached "Policy Relating to City Funding
of Human Service Agencies."
The Council prefers that you respond to each of the seven criteria specifically in
order that your request can be clearly evaluated against those of other agencies
competing for city support. In addition, the City Council specifically requires:
1. A copy of your 1990 budget including a breakdown of proposed salaries.
2. A statement showing the organization's 1990 revenues including itemization of
sources and amounts whether from profit or non-profit groups (churches,
county).
3. Information on any and all surpluses or reserves created or maintained by your
agency.
The materials you supply as a result of this request will be the primary basis for
determining whether your agency receives funding. Incomplete requests will not be
considered.
Kta9tC
if you have any questions about this letter. My phone number if
ager
cc's Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Juror & City Council
Q2�
F. 5/28/90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
N
I
April 25, 1990
Bonnie Jetty
Home Free Shelter
Plymouth Domestic Assault
Intervention Project
3405 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: 1991 FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Dear Ms.
The City Council annually seeks to budget a certain amount of money for the support of
human service agencies serving Plymouth residents. You are receiving this letter
because you are receiving funding in 1990.
We are in the process of assembling the 1991/1992 budget. In order for your agency to
be considered by the City Council for funding in 1991, you must submit a budget
request and justification to me no later than May 28. The narrative supporting your
budget request should be responsive to the attached "Policy Relating to City Funding
of Human Service Agencies."
The Council prefers that you respond to each of the seven criteria specifically in
order that your request can be clearly evaluated against those of other agencies
competing for city support. In addition, the City Council specifically requires:
1. A copy of your 1990 budget including a breakdown of proposed salaries.
2. A statement showing the organization's 1990 revenues including itemization of
sources and amounts whether from profit or non-profit groups (churches,
county).
3. Information on any and all surpluses or reserves created or maintained by your
agency.
The materials you supply as a result of this request will be the primary basis for
determining whether your agency receives funding. Incomplete requests will not be
considered.
i
se 1 me kn if you have any questions about this letter. My phone number if
5e Boy estaryt City Manager
cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Mayor & City Council
S.F. 5/28/90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
I
April 25, 1990
Ron Bloch, Program Administrator
Senior Community Services
1600 South 2nd Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
.CIN OF
PLYMOUTH
SUBJECT: 1991 FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Dear Mr. Block:
The City Council annually seeks to budget a certain amount of money for the support of
human service agencies serving Plymouth- residents. You are receiving this letter
because you are receiving funding in 1990.
We are in the process of assembling the 1991/1992 budget. In order for your agency to
be considered by the City Council for funding in 1991, you must submit a budget
request and justification to me no later than May 28. The narrative supporting your
budget request should be responsive to the attached "Policy Relating to City Funding
of Human Service Agencies."
The Council prefers that you respond to each of the seven criteria specifically in
order that your request can be clearly evaluated against those of other agencies
competing for city support. In addition, the City Council specifically requires:
1. A copy of your 1990 budget including a breakdown of proposed salaries.
2. A statement showing the organization's 1990 revenues including itemization of
sources and amounts whether from profit or non-profit groups (churches,
county).
3. Information on any and all surpluses or reserves created or maintained by your
agency.
The materials you supply as a result of this request will be the primary basis for
determining whether your agency receives funding. Incomplete requests will not be
considered.
WBol
if you have any questions about this letter. My phone number if
ger
cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Mayor & City Council
S.F. 5/28/90
CIM APR 27 `90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
April 25, 1990
Patricia Wilder, Director
Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council
7601 Kentucky Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
SUBJECT: 1991 FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Dear Ms der:
The City Council annually seeks to budget a certain amount of money for the support of
human service agencies serving Plymouth residents. You are receiving this letter
because you are receiving funding in 1990.
We are in the process of assembling the 1991/1992 budget. In order for your agency to
be considered by the City Council for funding in 1991, you must submit a budget
request and justification to me no later than May 28. The narrative supporting your
budget request should be responsive to the attached "Policy Relating to City Funding
of Human Service Agencies."
The Council prefers that you respond to each of the seven criteria specifically in
order that your request can be clearly evaluated against those of other agencies
competing for city support. In addition, the City Council specifically requires:
1. A copy of your 1990 budget including a breakdown of proposed salaries.
2. A statement showing the organization's 1990 revenues including itemization of
sources and amounts whether from profit or non-profit groups (churches,
county).
3. Information on any and all surpluses or reserves created or maintained by your
agency.
The materials- you supply as a result of this request will be the primary basis for
determining whether your agency receives funding. Incomplete requests will not be
considered.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this letter.
550-501a-.---
Si cer�Ky,
r
V
vFeACity Manager
«4
CO.
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Mayor & City Council
S.F. 5/28/90
AFF, 27 '90
My phone number if
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
April 25, 1990
r-rry nc
Marcy Shapiro, Executive Director DL�JMOV I I�T
West Hennepin Human r T
Services Planning Board
4100 Vernon Avenue So., Room 214
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
SUBJECT: 1991 FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Dear Ms i ro : j�Cc,
The City Council annually eeks to budget a certain amount of money for the support of
human service agencies serving Plymouth residents. You are receiving this letter
because you are receiving funding in 1990.
We are in the process of assembling the 1991/1992 budget. In order for your agency to
be considered by the City Council for funding in 1991, you must submit a budget
request and justification to me no later than May 28. The narrative supporting your
budget request should be responsive to the attached "Policy Relating to City Funding
of Human Service Agencies."
The Council prefers that you respond to each of the seven criteria specifically in
order that your request can be clearly evaluated against those of other agencies
competing for city support. In addition, the City Council specifically requires:
1. A copy of your 1990 budget including a breakdown of proposed salaries.
2. A statement showing the organization's 1990 revenues including itemization of
sources and amounts whether from profit or non-profit groups (churches,
county).
3. Information on any and all surpluses or reserves created or maintained by your
agency.
The materials, you supply as a result of this request will be the primary basis for
determining whether your agency receives funding. Incomplete requests will not be
considered.
Please let me kno�y if you have any questions about this letter. My phone number if
550-5013.
ere
Frhft oyls/
to
Assi Ci y Manager
cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Mayor & City Council
S.F. 5/28/90
cim WR 2.7 '90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY
OF PLYMOUTH'
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
MEMO
DATE: April 23, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manger
FROM: Bob Zi tur
SUBJECT 1991 FUNDING REQUESTS FROM CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Based on my background in human services both on the Northwest Human
Services Board for three years, and at the present time, as a member of the
Community Action Human Service Board, I am aware of the double-dipping that
goes on with some organizations receiving funding from the county and
cities. I would like the following information requested in the letter the
Assistant City Manager sends out to the human service agenices:
1. A copy of their budget including a breakdown of salaries.
2. A statement on the amount of money received from Hennepin County.
3. A statement on the amount of money received from churches and other
organizations including an itemization by group.
Jim, I believe that we requested some of this information in our funding
procedure for 1990. I think that we should get this information for the
Council subcommittee.
cc: Frank Boyles
Dale Hahn
Mayor & City Council
C"M AF; 2 7 'g0
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN �HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
April 23, 1990
James Willis
3400 Plymouth Rd.
Plymouth, MN, 55447
Dear James Willis,
Since 1972, the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has been
the human services planning, research and coordinating agency serving
the fifteen municipalities of Northwest Hennepin County. Combining
resources for planning human services has proven to be a cost-
effective approach and a good example of collaboration among the
municipalities.
The Council is involved with a broad array of human services. Human
services is an issue that affects each and every citizen's quality of
life. Current Council projects include studying transportation and
housing for seniors, student opportunities for community service
work, programming for runaway youth, community leadership
development, and food options for low-income individuals. As a
community, we all benefit directly or indirectly from human services.
Planning and coordination of these services is as vital to the
quality of life of residents as the planning for streets, sewers, and
other city infrastructure concerns, because these concerns address
the citizens of our area as wholistic people.
The Council assists funders as well as agencies, cities as well as
citizens, providers as well as clients, because good information
ultimately helps everyone. If an agency needs technical assistance
in developing a program, this help is a benefit to the funders,
agencies, and clients. If a business wants to recruit diversified
employee groups, the employer, employee, and community all benefit.
Planning is a vital component to making good decisions. Time and
money spent up front prevents bad decisions that later waste time and
money.
It has been fun to see the many successes of the past years. The
development of new services and programs; the improvement and
refinement of existing services; the public/private initiatives.
In 1989, the Council's successes included:
o creating
a suburban
Headstart Task Force which
has already
doubled
the available Headstart
slots for kids
in the
northwest
area.
BROOKLYN CENTER
CORCORAN
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MAPLE GROVE
PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK
CRYSTAL
HANOVER
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o successfully advocating for and utilizing more than 315000
in additional emergency loan funds for individuals in
crisis.
o working with North Hennepin and Brooklyn Center Chamber of
Commerce and the North Hennepin Community College to
establish a leadership-sacademy to foster viable volunteer
participation in northwest communities.
o coordinating the Northwest Local Mental Health Advisory
Committee which advocated for and successfully secured a
Regional Support Service Program for chronically and
persistently mentally ill individuals in the Northwest -area.
These are but a few examples. In 1990, we have continued with our
active role in the community through our networks, technical
assistance and consultation, through lobbying efforts and through
research and planning as well as through providing emergency loans
and distributing surplus commodities.
These are among the service your contribution helps to support. As
you may recall, we conducted a market value study of our services and
programs in 1988 which showed our overall net worth at ten times our
operating budget. The average investment return for member cities
was $37.00 for each $1.00 contributed.
We look forward to working with you in 1990 and hope you will call us
with your specific human services planning, research, coordinating,
and program development needs. We welcome your requests for
assistance, your suggestions and input.
For 19���&.jve Board has voted on a $0.33 per capita
contribution to help meet inflationarsts.
Thanks for your past, present, and future support. Your City's per
capitacontribution for 1991 is on the attached Daae.
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NG UOV
Patricia Wilder, Executive Director
Northwest4Hdnnepin Human Services Council
My—an Schroeder, Chair
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
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TO: James Willis
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HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
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FROM: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
rnT�: April 23, 1990
TOTAL CONTR?3UTI0N TO THE NWHHSC 1991 OPERATING BUDGET: $8479 00
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Mdpl e rove
9401 Fernbrook Lane, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369-9790
April 25, 1990
Jim Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Jim:
612-420-4000
.S i. L; s .....u...
The Maple Grove City Council has requested that a joint meeting with the Plymouth
City Council be set up. ,
There is the feeling that our two cities have a lot in common and that an evening
to discuss these interests could be very valuable.
Some of the discussion ideas might include future road connections between the
two cities, area fire protection service, area water service and storage. There
would probably be many additional ideas from your end.
I don't have any proposed dates at this time, but June looks reasonably open.
We could do it over dinner or meet at either one of our City Halls.
Please share 1.his•request with your council and let us know any proposed dates
you might have available.
Sincerely yours,
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City Administrator
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"Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow"
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
James Deane David Burtness Charles F Dehn Donaldj. Ramstad Dona Ryon
Mavor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
GIM APR 27 +90 ® Printed on Recycled Paper
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larch 26, 1990
T0: NAIOP Members
FROM: Al Beisner, Beisner, Ltd.
Chairman
CJAIOP Legislative Committee
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APR 3 1990
CITY OV 1" LY [IA 0, L.I i i --s
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
Fbr your information, I am enclosing a copy of a news release announcing
the results of the f1AIOP's latest Comparative Tax Cost of Doing Business
in Minnesota Survey. This is the third year in which the survey has
been conducted, and as in previous years, it shows that the tax disadvantage
of doing business here in the state -- largely due to our confiscatory
commercial -industrial property taxes -- continues to worsen.
The enclosed news release and charts showing survey results have been
distributed to the editors of nearly 400 newspapers statewide; to every
TV and radio station; professional and business magazines; as well as
to every one of the state's legislators.
The survey is a key part of the NAIOP Legislative Committee's continuing
efforts to educate both the legislature and the general business
community on the urgent need for radical changes in our tax structure.
We are already beginning preparations for the 1991 legislative session,
which we expect to be a watershed year for our state's tax policy and
the financial future of the development industry.
We plan to keep you informed of our activities during the coming months
. . .but we also want to enlist your help in any way possible. If you
would like to find out how you can assist in making our battle more
effective, please call me or any other member of the Legislative
Committee.
W
C11M APR 27'90
news release
FOR II MEDIATE RELEASE
FOR: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL &
OFFICE PARKS -- MINNESOTA CHAPTER
CONTACT: Al Beisner
Beisner, Ltd.
(612) 566-5903
Merrill Busch
Busch+Partners, Inc.
(612)872-7700
'TOTAL TAX COST' OF DOING BUSINESS
IN MINNESOTA WORSENED IN 1989,
NEW NAIOP STUDY REPORTS
Camercial-Industrial (C -I)
Property Taxes, Up 15%, Were
Largest Single Factor
BUSCH- `
PARTNERS.
INC.
318 Groveland Avenue
MinneaDoiis. MN 55403
(612) 872-7700
MINNEAPOLIS, IMN. Mar. 19. The negative impact of 11innesota taxes,
particularly commercial -industrial (C -I) property taxes, on economic growth
continued to worsen during 1989, according to a newly completed study released
today by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Industrial &
Office Parks (NAIOP).
The Comparative Tax Cost of Doing Business Survey, conducted each
year by the NAIOP, compares the tax burden of a typical manufacturing business
located in -Minnesota with similar costs in five other competing states.
Results of the most recent survey show that the "total tax cost" of doing
(more)
CIM APR 2.7 'PO
2/NAIOP
' business in Minnesota for a typical $20 million (revenues) manufacturing
company climbed from $382,482 in 1988 to $418,984 in the 1989 tax year, up 9.5
percent for the year.
As in previous years, the largest single component in the 1989
increase continued to be the high level of real estate taxes paid in Minnesota
on commercial industrial (C -I) property.
Real estate taxes for the Thin Cities firm used in the survey
climbed from $198,400 in 1988 to $228,800 in 1989, a 15% increase for the
year.
Combined with continuing increases in the state's unemployment tax,
the total tax cost of doing business in Minnesota climbed for the third year in
a row.
"In Minnesota, a typical manufacturing company employing 200 people
pays more than twice the total tax burden of the average of five other states
with whom we compete -- Ohio, Massachusetts, Illinois, Arizona and Colorado,"
said Al Beisner, president of Beisner, Ltd., Chairman of the NAIOP Legislative
Committee which conducted the survey.
"When compared for 1989 with these states -- each of whom is
considered a direct economic competitor of Minnesota, comparable in terms of
quality of life, education, labor force and other factors desirable to
business -- Minnesota was once again the unchallenged leader in the taxation
arena," Beisner said.
Increases in the commercial industrial (C -I) property tax continued
to be the largest single factor in the Minnesota company's growing tax
burden. At the end of 1989, Minnesota's C -I tax had climbed to more than
2-1/2 times the average of the other five states.
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3/NAIOP
The past tax year reflected only minor movement in real estate tax
costs in other states, due primarily to higher valuations. Although Minnesota
did not have the largest percentage increase during; 1989 in C -I taxes among
the states surveyed, in actual dollars paid the gap between Minnesota and the
other states continued to widen.
"Over the three-year period in which the NAIOP survey has been
conducted annually, the competitive position of the Minnesota company used as
a case study has continued to deterioriate," Beisner said, pointing out that
over that period, the total tax cost of doing business in Minnesota has
increased by 16.47 percent, from $359,705 to $418,984.
During the same three-year period, C -I taxes on the campany's
manufacturing plant climbed by nearly 30 percent, from an already high base of
$1.11 per square foot to $1.43 per square foot. The firm's C -I tax bill --
$177,600 in 1987 -- had risen to $228,800 by the end of 1989.
During the same three-year period, Ohio's total tax burden on the
same firm increased by only 3.7 percent, although other states studied,
particularly t-lassachusetts and Illinois, had significant overall increases.
However, in the area of C -I property taxes, Minnesota's yearly
increases were particularly large and unmatched by any of the states compared.
Commenting on the results of the survey, Beisner said that
"commercial -industrial property tax relief for Minnesota businesses must be an
absolute priority issue for current and future state legislatures, as well as
an urgent issue in the Fall, 1990 campaigns for state office."
"The growing gap between Minnesota and other parts of the country,
and the uncontrolled increases we are experiencing with existing formulas, tell
us that clearly," he added.
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SUBJECT:
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
April 27, 1990
James G. Willis, Manager
Charles E. Di Community
HENNEPI COUNTY APPLICATION FOR
Development Coordinator
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.
CIM, APR 27 T- 9
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)
Ct;, AN' 27 '90
March 6, 1990
Mr. Luther Nelson
CITY OF
PLYMOUT 4
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)
CIM APR N '903400 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
[J Ll 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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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,
Luther .Nelson '• • ° �... ,���_ r • .
Division Engineer
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cc: Warren Porter
Brent Lindgren ,.
Heyward Milford, HDR -
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HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 19, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, ,City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moord, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 10 IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. 812
At the Hennepin County Recycling luncheon, Mayor Bergman asked me to
furnish information to him and other Councilmembers on Hennepin County's
schedule for the improvements on County Road 10. This project was
originally scheduled to get underway in the spring of 1990.
The County has had to modify their plans which were completed in order
to comply with MnDOT requirements. MnDOT has installed meters on the
ramp entrances to I-494. The plans had to be revised to provide for
additional stacking of vehicles at the metering points. Also, the
County had problems working a cost sharing agreement with MnDOT for the
complete reconstruction of the bridge on County Road 10 over I-494.
The County's current schedule is as follows:
o June 1 Completion of revised plans
o August 1 State review and approval of plans
o Mid September Receive bids for project
o Mid October Begin construction.
Because of the lateness of the year, it is anticipated that the only
construction work which would be undertaken in 1990 would be the
reconstruction of the new bridge. The work on reconstructing the
roadway itself would not begin until the spring of 1991.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 24, 1990
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM Fred G. Moore; �ctor of Public Works
SUBJECT: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Councilmember Vasiliou expressed concern to you about the City's existing
special assessment policy which provides for a five year repayment for above
ground improvements and ten year repayment for below ground improvements. It
is her understanding that many communities have a policy of allowing repayment
to occur over a much longer time frame. You requested that I survey some of
the other developing communities and also get some background with regard to
the City's' policy.
The City's Subdivision Ordinance requires each new development to install
sanitary sewer, streets with concrete curb and gutter, storm sewers, and
watermains. The developer is responsible for installing these improvements
and paying the associated cost.
As an alternative to the developer paying 100% of the cost at the time of
installation, the Subdivision Code makes a provision whereby the developer can
petition the City to install the public improvements. If the City accepts the
petition and the City Council determines to proceed with the improvements as a
public improvement project, the developer is then required to either pay to
the City 25% of the estimated cost or provide a letter of credit guaranteeing
payment of 40% of the assessments, including interest. The balance is then
assessed after completion of the project.
This alternative listed in the Subdivision Ordinance establishes the City as
the financing agent for the developer. There is an exception listed in the
code where these requirements can be waived for small homesteaded properties
which are being divided into single family lots by the original property
owner. These provisions of the Subdivision Code were adopted in 1971 and
revised in 1974.
We have surveyed five other developing communities to obtain their policy.
The question asked and the results are as follows:
"If the City undertakes the public improvements within a new
development, what is the term of the special assessment?"
UU'vl APR 27 '90
RESIDENTIAL
STREETS I UTILITIES
PLYMOUTH 5 Years 5 Years
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
STREETS I UTILITIES
5 Years I 10 Years
MAPLE GROVE 5 I 5 10 I 10
EDEN PRAIRIE 5 I 5 5 I 5
EAGAN 5 I 5 10 I 10
BURNSVILLE 15 15 15 I 15
WOODBURY 3 5 7 I 7
The majority of the cities surveyed have a policy very similar to Plymouth's
with the repayment of the assessments being in the five to ten year period.
The only city which had a much longer period of time was Burnsville which had
15 years.
As I previously stated, the City constructing the public improvements and
assessing the property is an alternative to the City's requirement of the
developer installing all of public improvements and paying the total cost. In
order for the City to obtain the necessary funds to pay the construction cost,
the City must sell special assessment bonds. In order for the City to control
our outstanding debt, the repayment period for the bonds is kept relatively
short, six to eight years. This is the' reason the repayment period by the
developer is five years. The City's repayment period is slightly longer to
account for the lagging payment by developers as a result of nonpayment of
taxes and special assessments. The City must manage its debt in order to
retain our high credit rating.
In summary, the City of Plymouth's Subdivision Code with regard to repayment
of special assessment in new developments is not that much different than the
other communities surveyed.
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G11M APR 27 'Qn
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 25, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager J�
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: PARK IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
With the weather's exceptional cooperation, we have been able to complete the
addition of four new ballfields this spring. Two new fields have been graded
and are in use at Zachary Elementary School, and the two realigned, improved
fields at Ridgemount Playfield are now completed. During the next couple of
weeks, we will turn our attention to West Medicine Lake Community Club to get
those fields in playing condition.
EB/np
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April 23, 1990
Cheryl and David Brellenthin
2190 Zanzibar Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Cheryl and David:
Mayor Bergman has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review
and comment. In your letter, you state you would like the City to complete
the trail between Chelsea Woods and the Steeplechase Addition. The City
Council has given me direction to work on getting this trail section
completed. To this end, I am scheduled to meet with the Chelsea Mews Board
of Directors on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. It would be very helpful if
members of the Chelsea Mews Association who would like to see this trail
completed attend that meeting also. It is my hope that the Board will be
willing to cooperate with the City on this matter. If you need any further
information, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 550-5131.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
EB/np
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riM APR 27 '901
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does not appear
on the town meeting agenda to which you would like the City to respond
and/or investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we
will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern.
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Dear ) /qa
Thank you for answering my questions concerning the path between
Steeple Chase and Chelsea Woods during our phone conversation of this
date. _
It is my understanding from our conversation that the Chelsea Woods
Association has stated that they do not want the path completed as they
do not want access to the remainder of the public trail in Plymouth.
While this may be the feeling of some of the members of the
Association, I am sure it is not the feeling of all of the homeowners.
Many children from Chelsea use the path on occasion as do children from
Steeple Chase in order to connect with their friends. Since the path
on Steeple chase side has been in for two years, it is also known and
used by the general public.
The Chelsea Association has stated they have safety concerns regarding
the steep grade as well as the possibility of people backing out and
into someone using the path. It is my feeling, however, that there is
more danger in not completing the trail. Children are going to use the
area one way or the other, with or without a path. It would be safer,
therefore, to have the path graded and marked for all parties. On
occasion, we have also found barbed wire which was strung across the
path in an attempt to keep the children from cutting through the area.
This is certainly more hazardous than grading and marking the trail.
We would greatly appreciate your concerted efforts in establishing a
graded path between Chelsea Woods and Steeple Chase.
Sincerely,
Cheryl and David Brellenthin
2190 North Zanzibar Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota
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April 23, 1990
Fran McNamee
16215 18th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Fran:
Mayor Bergman has forwarded your resident 'feedback form to me for review
and comment. In your letter, you state you would like the City to complete
the trail between Chelsea Woods and the Steeplechase Addition. The City
Council has given me direction to work on getting this trail section
completed. To this end, I am scheduled to meet with the Chelsea Mews Board
of Directors on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. It would be very helpful if
members of the Chelsea Mews Association who would like to see this trail
completed attend that meeting also. It is my hope that the Board will be
willing to cooperate with the City on this matter. If you need any further
information, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 550-5131.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
EB/np
cc: City Manager
9161 APR 27 '90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
February 1, 1990
RE: Path between Chelsea Woods & Steeple Chase Neighborhoods
Dear �GaJ
It has come to my attention that you have received letters from the
Chelsea Woods Townhouse Association stating that the Association does
not want the path between Steeple Chase and Chelsea Woods neighborhoods
completed.
I would like you to know that I am a homeowner in Chelsea Woods and I
would very much like to see the path completed. My son plays with
children in the Steeple Chase neighborhood and it is a much more direct.
route for him to go from Chelsea into Steeple Chase on the trail.
Children not allowed to cut through would have to go all the way around
on Dunkirk or Vicksberg which are both very heavily traveled busy
streets and pose a danger to the children.
I would appreciate, therefore, any help we can receive in seeing to it
that this path is indeed completed for the safety and well-being of all
of our children. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Fran McNamee
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CIM APR 12'90
April 23, 1990
Henry Willegalle
1525 Juneau Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Henry:
Mayor Bergman has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and
comment.
Last year you appeared before the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission with
the request that they include $80,000 in their capital improvement program for
the dredging of Parkers Lake. Each year, when the Commission is developing
their five year capital improvement program, they have many difficult
decisions to make. The number of projects and the dollar amount requested far
exceeds the available funds. It was for that reason that the Commission felt
there were higher priority park development projects during the next five
years that would take precedence over the dredging of Parkers Lake. If my
memory is correct, I believe the Commission did indicate to you that while
they did not wish to include your request in their current five year program,
it was a project which could be considered at a later time.
In the near future, the City Council and the Park Commission will be getting
together to review a number of items. The request for Parkers Lake dredging
will be discussed by both groups at that time. If the City's position on this
changes, I will let you know. Thank you for your time and interest in this
matter.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
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CIN -1 APR 27 '011
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORK
Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does not appear
on the town meeting agenda to which you would like the City to respond
and/or investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we
will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern.
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Jackie Gryczan
625 Niagara Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Gryczan:
Mayor Bergman has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review
and comment. On your feedback form you suggest that Parkers Lake have some
type of restriction limiting the lake to sailboats, canoes, etc. Because
of recent developments with regard to water skiing on this lake, the City
Council is undertaking a review of the possible need for restrictions of
some sort on Parkers Lake. Before any type of regulations could be
implemented on the lake, a public hearing would be necessary on this
subject. You and the rest of your neighbors would be notified of any
hearing, which may be scheduled on this item. If I can be of any further
help on this matter, please do not hesitate to call me at 550-5131.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
EB/np
cc: City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF
April 23, 1990 PUMOUTR
Marilyn Richter
2625 Zircon Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Marilyn:
Mayor Bergman has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review
and comment. During the winter of 1988-89, the City Council authorized the
cleaning of trails for the first time. The Council approved that program
on a trial basis limiting the clearing of trails to some of the major
walkways leading- to schools, etc. Thus, trails on County Road 101,
Vicksburg, etc., were the first trails initiated in this trail program.
Because of the positive response, the Council, during the winter of 89-90,
authorized the addition of more miles of trails to be cleared. At budget
time the City Council will address the trail plowing program for the
upcoming winter. I will forward your suggestion for the Green Oaks park to
the Council at that time.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to give me a
call at 550-5131.
Sincerely, - -
Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
EB/np
cc: City Manager
clNi APR 27 '90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
April 24, 1990
Jackie Gryczan
625 Niagara Lane
Plymouth,MN 55447
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY WATER SKI COURSE ON PARKERS LAKE
Dear Ms. Gryczan:
I am sorry that because of postal delays in delivering my letter you were
not aware that this subject would be discussed at the April 6 City Council
meeting. In retrospect, perhaps I should have called you instead of
writing.
At the April 16 meeting, the City Council learned that because the proposed
water ski course is temporary, there is no provision for the County Water
Patrol to issue a permT—Without the need for a permit, there is no
necessity for Mr. Bill Christianson (the petitioner) to request City Council
concurrence.
Nonetheless, the City Council received input from a number of area residents
who are concerned about the ski course and its impact on the lake. As a
result of this information, the City Council requested that the staff
provide them with a listing of the existing City Code provisions regulating
area lakes. I expect that this material will be provided to the City
Council at their May 7 meeting. I also assume that we will be supplying the
Council with a copy of the "model ordinance" which the Department of Natural
Resources encourages communities to use if indeed they intend to regulate
surface water use.
While I don't know whether or not there will be a great deal of discussion
on this issue on May 7, you are certainly welcome to attend that meeting and
let the Council know your perspective. Council meetings are held in the
Plymouth City C uncil chambers, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard commencing at
7 p.m. the ent you have any questions, let me know at 550-5013.
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CIM APR 27'90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
April 20, 1990
Fred Boyles
3400 Plymrxuth Blvd
Plymcuti, MQ, 55447
Dear PYA Boyles,
My letter is cc aerrung the ski oxxse that has been rested to be omzsla red on Parkers Lake.
I object to that and would like to sham my axre ns. You sant ire a letter Auch I did not receive
until April 16th, the day the ski eaxse was to be erraidered. I did not get to cpanirg my nail
until later that evening. Mixefore I unfccb-mtly missed the discussion. Please o:n= er my
coffin Ls on Parkers Lake.
I have sem, are, ;nue beer, in many =91icts regz��urj power boats, waster and jet &-ie-�s.
Many times they have no Oxisideratim for people like myself wbo enjoy arneing, fi §ung and
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ling.Mney ted to roar past within a few feet nearly capsizing the ccnoes arr7 totally
ruining any fishing sotncne may have bean enjoying.
I wish to have the omnsil consider with due resect to the folks who want the water ski course to
have a titre set aside each day for bigger mans boats arrl titre far small mDtcrs 5hp and u - d --c.
Fotple of that would be fig► 12-6 pm the lager boats could use the lake and the morning art]
evsung hours the small boats would be able to tse the lake.
With all the beautiful nature trails ami -O the lake it sears ridiculous to have large m:t-w boats
screm&g arou-id the lake. It would be defeating the pxpcse of the trails.
I hope it is not to late to have my concerns and possible solution to be considered before a
decision is mace. M -aa you for taking the time to review my ooioerns.
Sincecely,
Jackie man
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and/or investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we
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April 24, 1990
HUDSON MAP COMPANY
2510 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
SUBJECT: MAP CORRECTION
TWIN CITY MAP BOOK
Dear Sir:
.CIN OF
PLYMOUTH -
It has been brought to our attention that your map book for the Twin
City area has an error on 8th Avenue within the City of Plymouth. 8th
Avenue extends west further than indicated on Map 23 within the book. I
am enclosing a copy of that page indicating the correction which needs
to be made.
The incorrect map could cause an error in someone trying to locate the
residents at the end of 8th Avenue. The City would appreciate you
making the correction in the next publication of the book.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
Helen Rustin
CiM APR 27 '90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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JAMES J. THOMSON
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9209
April 19, 1990
Mr. Edward J. Hance
Hance & LeVahn d.
Firstar St. A ony Bank Building
Suite 200
2401 owry Avenue Northeast
nea�olis. Minnesota 55418
Re: Plymouth Community Center
Dear Mr. Hance:
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HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
?° (612) 337-9300
I have reviewed your April 6, 1990 letter concerning the above matter. I am
enclosing a copy of Mr. Willis' April 32 1990 letter to your client setting forth the
City's position regarding your client's claim. The City believes that the contract is
not ambiguous and that your client proceeded with the preparation of the contract
documents without receiving written approval from the City.
I thought it might also be helpful to you if I commented on some of the facts
referenced in your letter which I believe are not accurate. On page 2 of your
letter you state that the construction documents were prepared "at the direction"
of the City Manager. That statement is incorrect; the City Manager informed
Mr. Patrick that BWBR would be proceeding at its own risk in preparing the
construction documents because the design had not been approved by the City
Council.
You also state on page 2 of your letter that Mr. Willis informed Mr. Patrick that it
was preferable to delay the City Council's approval of the design until after the
November 7th election. That statement is not totally accurate. The City needed
updated cost estimates based on the revised drawings. McGough Construction
Company sent those revised estimates to the City on October 30, 1989. Because
the estimates were within the budget for the project the City Manager scheduled a
special meeting with the City Council for the Thursday following the election. The
reason why the meeting was set that day was that Mr. Patrick and Mr. Willis
agreed that nothing would be gained by going to the City Council the night before
the election because the Council would most likely defer the matter until after the
election.
You also state on page 2 that -in your opinion the City would be estopped from
claiming that the work was not authorized because the City knew that the
11w, APR 27'90
Mr. Edward J. Hance
April 19, 1990
Page 2
construction documents were being prepared. You state that you have found no
evidence that either Mr. Bergquist or Mr. Patrick received notification from the
City indicating that preparation of the documents was not authorized. That
statement is incorrect. Mr. Willis discussed the matter with Mr. Patrick, and
Mr. Willis informed him that he could not authorize preparation of the construction
documents until after the City Council has approved the design phase. Mr. Willis
informed Mr. Patrick on several occasions that any such work would be done at
BWBA's own risk.
In summary, the City's position in this matter has not changed. Your client is not
entitled to any additional compensation from the City.
I would be happy to discuss with you any of the other items contained in your
letter, including an appropriate method of dispute resolution if your client desires
to pursue its claim further.
Sincerely,
ames J. Thomson
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cc: (Aames Willis
C� APR 22"?'90
EDWARD J. HANCE
JOEL T. LEVAHN
ALLEN R. DESMOND
• Civil Trial Specieliet certified by
the Minneaote State Bar Aeaocl.6—
April 6, 1990
LAW OFFICES
HANCE F3 LEVAHN, LTD
FIRSTAR ST. ANTHONY BANK BUILDING, SUITE 200
2401 LOWRY AVENUE NORTHEAST
MINNEAPOLIS,,;MINNESOTA SS418
TELEPHONE: (612) 781-4858
FACSIMILE! (612) 7B1-4856 EXT. 210
James Thompson
c/o Holmes & Graven
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
RE: Plymouth Community Center
Dear Mr. Thompson:
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TERESA H. CRAVEN
KATHRYN A. DAILE"
As I indicated to you in our telephone conversation of March 26,
1990, I represent BWBR Architects, Inc. with respect to their
billing for architectural work on the Plymouth Community Center.
I understand that the City of Plymouth is objecting to the bill
submitted by BWBR Architects, Inc. of $174,473.65 for construction
documents that were prepared by BWBR. You have indicated that the
City's refusal to pay the charge is based upon Article 15.13 of
the contract which states as follows:
"Architect will not proceed with any work beyond the schematic
design phase until receiving written authorization from Owner
to do so."
You indicated that you drafted that provision with the intent of
requiring written authorization for each phase of architectural
work subsequent to the schematic design phase, and have, therefore,
advised your client that they have no obligation to pay for the
services rendered in preparation of construction documents.
I had previously reviewed the contract including Article 15.13,
and had advised my client that the provision only required written
authorization to proceed beyond the schematic design phase. They
have received such written authorization. Ironically, I did not
believe the provision could be reasonably interpreted to require
written authorization for all future phases beyond the schematic
design phase, or "any work beyond" the schematic design phase. At
best, this provision of the contract is ambiguous.
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James Thompson
April 6, 1990
Page Two
BWBR did begin preparation of construction documents and the value
of this service is $174,473.65. These documents were prepared at
the direction of and with the knowledge of the City Manager. It
is true that this work was accomplished prior to the City Council's
ultimate approval of the design, however, BWBR was working closely
with the city staff in a joint effort to complete the construction
documents by December 1, 1989. BWBR agreed, as is often done, that
it would make reasonable modifications to the drawings if the City
Council modified the design. However, this was done with the
assurance that the design was substantially acceptable and that the
drawings had to be started in order to meet the City's schedule.
Mr. Patrick of BWBR was advised by Mr. Willis that it was preferen-
tial to delay the Council's approval of the design until after the
election because it was a volatile campaign issue. At no time was
a BWBR employee informed that the work being performed was not
authorized by the contract. Had BWBR been so advised, it would have
substantially tabled the architectural work in September, and there
would have been no opportunity to meet the schedule.
I have reviewed several pieces of correspondence that clearly advise
Mr. Willis that construction documents were ;3eing prepared. It is
my opinion that the city would be estopped from claiming the work
was unauthorized unless BWBR was so advised by the city. I found
no evidence of such notification and am advised by Mr. Bergquist
and Mr. Patrick that they have never received such notification in
written or oral form.
I understand that these fees would be paid and the issue would be
moot if the City Council decided to proceed with the Community Center.
I am informed that it is unlikely that this would occur in the near
future. It is, therefore, imperative that the billing be paid or,
if the city refuses to pay, that an appropriate method of dispute
resolution be selected. In this regard, I would be happy to discuss
the possibility of arbitration.
Mr. Bergquist had requested a formal response by April 15, 1990. I
now understand that Mr. Willis will be out of town during the next
week. You may, therefore, extend that date until May 1, 1990. If
you require-tirther information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely you s,
J. HANCE
BWBR Architects, Inc.
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HARVEY E. SKAAR
MARK C. McCULLOUGH
REX L. BUXTON
Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Blank:
1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST
V MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-1893
TELEPHONE (612) 333 -1511
FACSIMILE (612) 333.1523
April 25, 1990
Re: County Road 61 Park
I am writing in regard to an increasingly annoying problem Paul
Walden's family and my family are having with people (with bikes, strollers and
pets) crossing over our lots to and from the park trail. While this occurs
primarily on the Waldon's lot, I am also bothered by the problem.
Last fall and this spring, the usage has increased, perhaps because Heritage Ridge
has been built up. Paul and I, and our neighbors, have asked kids and families to
not cross on our lots. This worked somewhat in the past, but is no longer
effective, and frankly, I don't feel that we should have to be doing this.
As you will recall, we anticipated this problem before the trail was built (see
2/7/87 "Concerns" No. 1 and 8/5/87 letter), but our concerns were ignored.
We do not believe private landowners should have to tolerate the intrusions
caused by the park trail. We also feel we should not be put in the position of
asking people to keep out of our yards.
We would request the city install a cyclone fence adjacent to the north side of
the park trail from the hill to west of Walden's lot. We also ask that "no
trespassing or crossing over" signs be placed on the lots and the park trail. I've
asked you to sent notices to homeowners once already.
The Waldens and I feel the park trail has caused a serious intrusion on our
privacy, and we expect the city to address our concerns promptly. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Wa.
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Eric Blank PIA4,
Director of Parks and Recreation 03 fi-v -
3400 Plymouth Boulevard C% �.
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: "County Road 61 Park Request for Comments"
Dear Mr. Blank:
This letter is submitted in response to your February 3, 1986, letter. As
owners of homes in the Rosewood Lane Cul-de-sac (34th Avenue), we have the
following concerns and offer the following suggestions:
CONCERNS:
1. The park and park trails (if any) should not be developed in a manner to
require or encourage park 'users to cross over private property (Lots 10,
11 and 12, Heritage Estates). (We believe a trail in the North'75'
Corridor of the park would encourage and increase such use which is
already a problem.)
2. Existing trees and wetlands should be preserved. The park and trails,
if any, should be developed in the now existtng open areas.
3. No trails should be constructed near private property or over private
property.
4. The trails, if any, should not be tied into the citywide or regional
trail system and should beec-ssigned to serve the neighborhood only, per
the stated design standard for neighborhood parks.
5. That any trails be constructed only where the design is safe for users
and not inconsistent with traffic patterns.
6. That park access be limited as originally planned per the February 22,
1982 plan.
7. That the February 22, 1982 plan layout be followed as closely as
possible.
8. That the equipment be safe, quite and non -intrusive.
9. That the park be developed as a neighborhood park, not a community or
city park, and funds used accordingly.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Locate park equipment in large open areas centrally located for the
�� 'neighborhood as defined in design standard.
Co. NPR
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February 7, 1987
Page 2
2. Limit access to the park to the following sites:
a. North - Outlot A to 34th Avenue;
b. South - County Road 61 (large park area; and
c. East - 32nd Avenue Cul-de-sac (Heritage Ridge).
3. No trail (or access) along the North 75' Corridor. The berm, 600 slope,
mature trees, wetlands, closeness to private property, encouragement of
others to cross private property and cost, all mandate a rejection of a
trail along the Corridor and access to County Road 61 near the berm.
4. Quiet and safe equipment should be installed per City experience.
We support the developement of a neighborhood park according to and within
the originally planned Park System. We oppose the construction of a trail
in the North 75' Corridor as being inconsistent with good neighborhood park
planning.
Thank you for your consideration of this letter. We are enclosing an extra
copy for Barton-Aschman, consultants.
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Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WES-
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-1893
(612) 333 -051-
August
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August 5, 1987
Re: Heritage Ridge and North Park
Trail, County Road 61 Park
Dear Mr. Blank:
This will confirm our conversation of July 30, 1987, regarding the
reconstruction of the berm necessitated by the cut for the park trail across Lots
7 and 8, Block 4, Heritage Ridge.
Now that the preliminary cut in the berm and hill has been made, and the grade
established, I want to make sure that the berm is restored according to the
agreement the City Council made in approving the park trail on March 23, 1987.
I've enclosed and highlighted the minutes of the meeting which I believe are
applicable to my concerns.
You indicated in cur phone conversation,
that the berm will
be reconstructed and
that the contractor
has been advised to
do some additional
work on the berm. I
want to inake sure
that this is not forgotten,
and I believe
it would be in the
city's best intere.-t
to do the work with
the contractor still
on location. I've
indicated on the enclosed
map the areas
of the berm I feel
should be. restored,
per the agree;nent
with the city.
Our neighborhood is also concerned with the potential use of the trail by
motorized vehicles (minibikes, ATV's, etc.) At other city parks I've noticed that
at key entry points "Non -Motorized Vehicles Only" signs have been placed. Our
neighborhood would request that such signs be placed at all entrances to this
park so the public is aware of this restriction from the very start.
As also mentioned earlier, one of our reasons for opposing the park trail is the
crossing over our property by park users to either go to the park or go toward
Medicine Lake, despite the public access on 34th Avenue near Sycamore Lane. I
have discussed this matter with the other homeowners who live on 34th Avenue
and whose property backs up to the park, and they are likewise concerned about
the trespassing by persons taking a "shortcut." We would ask that your
department send a notification to all homeowners in Heritage Estate, Medicine
Fake Highlands and Heritage West One and Two, advising them that public park
access is on 34th Avenue near Sycamore Lane, and that there is no
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August 5, 1987
Page 2
other access rights across private property. I believe an official letter from the
city would be of great assistance in minimizing this problem. (Your letter could
be redistributed by our homeowner's association if the problem continues in the
future).
Paul Walden and I have already discussed the possibility of building a fence along
our rear property lines, but would like to avoid doing this if we can minimize the
impact of such trespassing with the city's assistance and/or homeowner's
association's assistance.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and assistance in this matter, and I
look foward to seeing the berm reconstructed per our agreement.
NIC M: slr
Enclosures
cc: Jim Willis
Fred Moore
CI&I APR 27'90
Very truly yours,
Mark C. McCullough
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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 23, 1987
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to
order by Mayor Schneider at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Cham-
bers of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on March 23,
1987.
PRESENT: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Crain, Vasiliou, and
Zitur, Manager Willis, Assistant Manager Boyles,
Public Works Director Moore, Park Director Blank, City
Attorney Thomson, and City Clerk Brandt
ABSENT: Councilmember Sisk
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- CONSENT AGENDA
'ber Crain, to adopt the consent agenda with the deletion of Item Item 4
6-F.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem-
MINUTES - REGULAR
ber Crain, to approve the minutes of the March 16 Regular Coun-
MEETING, MARCH 16
cil meeting as submitted.
1987
Item 5*
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Blank presented the final plans and specifications for
FINAL PLANS & SPECS
Amhurst, Rolling Hills, arid County Road 61 parks. Since the
1987 PARK PROJECTS
preliminary plans for Amhurst were first presented, soil borings
Item 6-A
were taken which showed 18 ft. of peat in the playfield area.
He is recommending the surcharging method be used to stabilize
the field which will delay completion approximately two months.
The southerly portion of the trail could be deleted if budget
constraints make it necessary. The trail would then be con-
structed with the deveicpmerlt of the property to the scuth.
Mayor Schneider asked that, if the trail is not installed now,
it be marked in some mar;ner so that people buying the adjacent
lots know the trail location. Director Blank commented that
there are no adjacent lots since it is street right-of-way.
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March 23, 1957
P�.ge 86
Rolling Hills will cost approximately $95,000 with the possibil-
ity of deleting the westerly trail loop and moving the bridge.
Cour+cilmember Vasiliou asked if the neighbors knew that a cable
ride was being proposed.
Director Blank stated the cable ride was proposed for C.R. 61
park. He added that the neighbors have not been informed
because specific equipment had not been decided on at the time
of the public meeting. It was noted that a display of typical
play equipment was shown and discussed at each of the neighbor-
hood meetings.
Discussion followed on whether and for how long the trail would
be under water after a severe storm.
Larry Decker, Barton-Aschman Associates, answered that it would
be for approximately three days - maximum of one week. Director
Moore stated he doesn't believe it would be that long because of
the free flow under the bridge and the elevations in the area.
Mr. Decker stated the island proposed is to keep the wild life
in the area and attract others.
Councilmember Crain stated he had heard that the Department of
r Natural Resources has asked that no islands be constructed In
the Metropolitan area because of the heavy geese population and
the fact that this would encourage more geese to stay and breed.
Director Stank stated he would contact the DNR about this mat-
ter. 4e stated that County Road 61 park will cost approximately
$91,000 with the possibility of deducting the southwest trail
Loop end the removal of a catch basin. The trail alignment in
the northeast corner has been established and the proposed trail
area will be dedicated as mark area by the developer. The
alignment is such that it gets over the crest of the hill at the ,
high point and then makes a turn to the north at a 12 1/2%
grade. He believes this will cause the least disruption of the
area, that this plan Is sensitive to the neighbors' needs, and
won't need a retaining wall.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated her concern with the play struc-
tures and that the types of equipment being proposed were not
part of the presentation at the public hearing.
Manager Willis stated that the trail alignment was agreed to by
Mr. McCullough whose property abuts the park. He added the City
will take appropriate action to construct the berm on the inside
of the trail angle and close off the area which will be cut by
the trail.
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Marcie 23, 1987
Page 87 p ^
Director Blank stated the playground equipment will be purchased
directly from the manufacturers to reduce costs.
r
Manager Willis stated the cable ride will be shown as a deduct
alternate item in the specifications.,
MOTION was made by Councllmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-203
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-203 APPROVING FINAL FINAL PLANS & SP C<
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AMHURST, ROLLING HILLS, AND COUNTY 1987 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
ROAD 61 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. Item 6-A
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councllmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-204
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-204 APPROVING DISBURSE- DISBURSE!9E FOR
MENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1967 in the amount of PERIOD ENDING 2/28/67
$1,492,450.00. Item 6-B*
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-205
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 67-205 APPROVING 1987 GARBAGE 1987 GARBAGE HAULERS
HAULERS LICENSE APPLICATIONS. LICENSE RENEWALS
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Item 6-C*
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-206
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-206 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR RECYCLING CONTRACT
AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WASP, INC./SUPER Item 6-D*
CYCLE FOR RECYCLING SERVICES.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilme:r.- RESOLUTION NO. 87-207
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-207 APPROVING PLANS AND APPROVNG PLn�&
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, GROVES ORDERING BIDS, GROVES
OFFICE PARK, STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 648. + OFFICE PARK -IMPROVE-
MENTS, PROJECT 643
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Item 6-E*
Director Moore stated he is now recommending this item be defer- ORDERING HEARING
red as the consulting engineer needs to do additional work oil DRAINAGE IMPROVF.:,,._PjTS
the drainage ditch. WOOD CREEK, PR)J. 660
MOTION was made by Mayor. Schneider, seconded by Councilmember Item 6-F
Zitur, to defer action on the drainage improvements in Abod
Creek Addition.
Motion carried, Four ayes.
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March 23, 1987
Page 88 1
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-209
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.•87-208 ORDERING PUBLIC HEAR- ORDERING HE RING
ING ON THE F'OPOSED VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR PONDING EASEMENT VACATION
GUT'OTS "B" AND "C", HERITAGE WEST ADDITION for April 20, 1987 HERITAGE WEST ADDN.
at 7:30 p.m. Item 6-G-1*
Motion carried on a Roil Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-209
beer Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION 140. 87-209 ORDERING PUBLIC HEAR- ORDERING HEARING
ING ON THE PROPOSED VACATICN OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, OUTLOTS "A", EASEMENT VACATION
"C", ANO "E", VICKSBURG WEST 2ND ADDITION for April 20, 1987 at VICKSBURG WEST 2ND ADDN
7:30 p.m. Item 6-G-2*
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by
Councilmem-
RESOLUTION NO. 87-210
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-210 REDUCING
DEVELOPMENT
BOND REDUCTION
BOND, TIMBERTON ADDITION (83054) to $4,600.
TIMBERTON ADDN.
(83054)
Motion carried on a Roli.Call vote, four ayes.
Item 6-H*
MOTION was made by Councllmember Zitur, seconded by
Councilmem-
RESOLUTION NO. 87-211
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-211 AUTHORIZING THE PUR-
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE
CHASE OF (1) ONE SINGLE AXLE FORD L-8000 DIESEL DUMP
TRUCK in an
DUMP TRUCK
amount not to exceed $34,474.50.
Item 6-I*
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The Council reviewed the project status report.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Item 7-A
Director Moore reported that the test pumping of well
8 will be
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
started tomorrow and the casing for well 9 is being
set. Some
STATUS REPORT
pumping on well 8 was done last week to remove sand.
Item 7-B
Mayor Schneider asked that, if there is any indication that the
driller is falling behind, he would like to be informed so he
can take some action.
Director Moore reported that there has been no further tests COUNCIL CHAMBER SOUND
made of the scund system. He expects to have something to re- SYSTEM REPORT
port by the next study meeting once a report is received from Item 7-C
George Torline.
Manager Willis stated this traffic study will look at alternate WEST MEDICINE LAKE
alignments. (here are four a1.ter+iatives, each of which have DRIVE TRAFFIC STUDY
advantages and disadvantages. The study is to put costs with Item 7-D
each one.
CIM APR 27'90
arch 23, 1987
Page ,89
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-212 AUTHORIZING ENGI-
NEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY, WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE TRAIL FROM
26TH AVENUE TO HIGHWAY 55, CITY PROJECT NO. 663.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-212
AUTHOR I7.ING STUDY
W. MEDICINE LAKE DRI:=
fRAIL, PROJECT 663
Item 7-D
Director Moore stated this action would authorize a f)roposal pn SCHMIDT LAS<E ROAD FX7.
the Scope of Service and cost estimate for a study to undertake item 7-E
construction of Schmidt Lake Road from Nathan Lane to Zachary
Lane. He added the project is not currently in the five year
Capital Improvement Program but could be added next year.
Manager Willis stated that Tax Increment Financing district No.
4 incorporates this project as one which could receive some
funding from tax increments. The decision of when to proceed
with this project will depend on the cost and the need.
Director Moore stated he is recommending Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch
Inc. undertake the work because the study is a traffic study and
not a construction study.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Zitur, to authorize the solicitation of the proposal from
the traffic consultant on cost estimates and alternatives.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Director Moore stated that because of the sewer overloading pro-
blems in the Amber Woods area, It Is proposed to conduct a de-
tailed study of the area to determine the reasons the water gets
Into the system during heavy rains and make suggestions on how
the problem can be solved. The proposal is from Donohue and
Associates in an amount not to exceed $19,100.
Attorney Thomson stated the City doesn't have the•authority,
without the owner's permission, to enter homes to determine if i
sump pumps are illegally connected, however, there 1s nothing to
stop the City from doing some tests from the outside.
Director Moore stated the City would be working with the home-
owners association to gain access to most of the homes and he is
not anticipating this to be a problem. This is the biggest cost
of the study. ParL of the plan is to show the solution acid its
cost.
Mayor Schneider stated he would like to get permission from a
substantial number of the residents before awarding the bid.
GIM APR 27 '90
SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATIOs
AMBER WOODS AREA
Item 7-F
14cl'ch 23, 1967
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P -.age 90 °
Don Zenz, Donoh-se and Associates, pointed out that they have a
success ratio of rrear.ly 80% be sending a letter to the resi-
uer.ts. He outlined the four areas of the study.
Director Moore stated some of the remedy will probably be asses-
sed to the homeowners. In order to come up with a full recom-
mendation, the City will have to go through all the steps, how-
ever, if the problem is found to be in the sewer lines, it could
stop at step two.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem-
her Zitur, to
RESOLUTION NO. 87-213
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-213 AUTHORIZING INFILTRA-
TION/IN;LOW STUDY, AMBER WOODS;HUGHES
U H I I G I I T TUDY
ADDITIONS.
AMBER WOODS/HUGHES ADD[
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Item 7-F
Manager Willis stated he is recommending the Council hold a spe-
cial Council meeting March
STATUS OF INSURANCE
on 30 after Its study session to
award the insurance contract.
Item 7-G
140 TION was made by 11dyoF Schneider, seconded by Councilmember
Crain, to
schedule a special Council meeting for March 30.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Manager Willis introduced Helen LaFave the City's new Communica-
tions Coordinator and
COMMUNICATIONS COOP,DI-
presented a list of the major functions
she will undertake during 1987.
NATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Item 7-H
Councilmembers concurred with the list of activities as submit-
ted
after a brief discussion about the priority rankings of the
items.
Hidnager Willis presented notes from his meetings with the indi- REPORT ON COUNCILMEMBF_R
viduai m mbers of the Council over the past month. Councilmem- MEETINGS
bers agreed they were accurate .ind !tanager Willis stated he will Item 7-I
inorm them of any follow up on particular items.
"-ulriager W11L',lis e>plainca .tf�e. Ongoing discussions at the legisla- LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Lorre concerning the Hennepin Conservation District's desire to Item 7-3
regulate ground water as provided in S.F. 353 and H.F. 373.
Councilmember 1'asiiiou pointed rout that she has had inquiries
about advertising on ball.ccns as well as the availability of
food at the dedication.
Co -'in ,11nember Zitur slrggested that, if there is to be food,
.2: bdree i s btz PrWv i drld for .l 1 t 1-.:r .
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Lr�. the number of vendors
in ,:a r.;' the��rks
p ::yuir<. tl:e,-i to cieari up litter and pay
the p_-ot'? t s.
C1R1 APR 27'90
PARKERS LAKE DEDICATION
Item 7-K
age 91
Mayor Schneider stated he would prefer to see pop and popcorn
provided free to the people at the dedication. He stated a non-
profit organization has expressed the desire to furnish an arch-
way of balloons which will be set free at a specific time during
the dedication. Acknowledgement of .contributors to the event
will be included in the brochure, not through signage at the
event. The Mayor agreed that he would send a letter to con-
tributors thanking them and providing final instructions.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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April 25, 1990
Karen Teige
3315 Walnut Grove Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
SUBJECT: REMOVAL OF BASKETBALL STRUCTURE IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
Dear Karen:
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Thank you for calling me today regarding removal of your basketball structure
at 3315 Walnut Grove Lane. You indicated that you would be moving from
Plymouth in June and will take the structure with you at that time. You
requested an extension for removal of the hoop until June 15.
Your request for an extension to June 15 is hereby granted. We will inspect
the site after June 15 to ensure the structure has been removed.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN. 55447
To the Mayor and City Council of Plymouth:
in keeping with the celebration of Earth Day, I thought it appropriate
to send you an article concerning Schmidt Lake Road and our
disappearing wetlands.
Rccording to the article, if a city, such as Plymouth, can demonstrate
a need for a road, even though this need may be twenty -flue years
Into the future, the DNR cannot deny the application under our current
legal system. Therefore, i ask the question: ,Who is the guardian of
our natural resources?"
The City of Plymouth has taken the course of unlimited growth
without taking responsibility for damaging our natural environment.
We all say what a terrible tragedy is being done In the burning of the
rain forests of Brazil, but we look the other way in our own
community and fill in wetlands so residents can save flue minutes of
travel time to Highways 169 and 494. 1 am saddened by the continued
loss of our citys' natural beauty so that we can eHpand our assessed
valuation and make millions for developers. The responsibility of
maintaining nature lies with you, our elected officials. I ask you to
think of our environment first and the obsession with unlimited
growth second.
Sincerely,
William J. Jaworski
5095 lues Lane
Plumouth, MN 55442
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Mr. Leonard Busch
4045 County Road 101
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Leonard:
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I regret that I was unable to reach you in response to your telephone call
Friday. I will be out of the office for several days but I have had an
opportunity to review your recent request for permission to build another
greenhouse with Building Official Joe Ryan and with Community Development
Coordinator. Chuck Dillerud. I understand you also discussed the matter with
Associate Planner Al Cottingham.
I first want to clarify for you, as I did for the City Manager, the specific
situation at hand: unlike the case about a year ago when we dealt with
whether your structures constituted agricultural buildings within the meaning
of the State Building Code and thus were exempt from building permit
requirements, this matter is a zoning consideration.
The Planning Commission and City Council approved an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance which clarified the requirements for site plan approval. The
language has been provided to you on your earlier visits; it states that
development in the Future Restricted Development District is subject to review
and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. The exceptions to
that requirement are single family dwellings and agriculture which has been
defined by the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance for many years as the "growing of
soil crops in the customary manner on open tracts of land....".
The requirement for site plan approval for developments is consistent with the
Plymouth Planning and Zoning Policies and Practices; the apparent exemption of
that for many years for developments in the Future Restricted Development
District reflected the rural and agricultural nature of much of Plymouth when
the ordinance was written. You and I have discussed this subject many times
and I think you are aware that urbanization has now come to your part of
Plymouth.
The Planning Commission and City Council recognized this which means that with
the advent of municipal utilities urban development will follow and thus the
level of attention traditionally paid to nonresidential development is
warranted and necessary despite the zoning classification which signifies the
lack of municipal utilities to a specific property. The City Zoning Ordinance
contains requirements designed to ensure that development other than single
family homes and nonresidential land uses, such as yours, are compatible with
the standards of the City. Whereas much of your operation has been
established and constructed over the years in the rural/agricultural
environment, that environment is changing rapidly. The City Council, for
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example, at their last meeting approved a preliminary plat for over 100 single
family dwelling units on land south of you, north of County Road 24. We have
just received plans from another developer for over 100 units for the property
north of that development just south of Medina Road. Further proposals for
urban development in this area are expected in the coming months in response
to the approval by the City Council of Capital Improvement Programs which will
extend sanitary sewer and water into this area.
This is consistent with the City's planning and the requirements for review of
your plans in a more formal manner by the PlanningCommission and City
Council. This is a straight forward process described in the ordinance. I
understand that you have been provided with the information sheets and
checklists that relate to this.
There is not a presumption on our part that the use is inappropriate or that
it will not be approved. The key consideration is getting the information
required by the ordinance so we can assist you in expediting the application
through the review process. Chuck Dillerud and Joe Ryan are both familiar
with the Zoning Ordinance requirements; I suggest that you coordinate your
efforts with Chuck Dillerud who is in charge of the plan review process and
scheduling matters before the Planning Commission/City Council.
I will be pleased to meet with you when I return and I will give you a call
later in the week. I urge you to contact Chuck Dillerud however and clarify
any questions you may have about the informational requirements.
Sincerely,
Blair Tremere
Community Development Director
cc: City Manager James G.
Community Development
Building Official Joe
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MILLER MANAGEMENT CO., INC.
3947 Excelsior Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
612/925-1510
April 23, 1990
Mr. Bob Litur
Ms. Carol Helliwell
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Street Reconstruction Program
near Mr.Litur. & Ms. Helliwell:
I am writing this letter to the both of you since you both sit
on the Assessment Committee and City Council.
We own and operate the Plymouth Terrace Apartments located at
9600-9630 37th Place North. We, of course, are very concerned
about the proposed assessment. Our first notice showed a possible
$860 assessment which we could live with. Our next notice that
came April 13th showed a possible $14,629 assessment. This is
something we cannot live with.
The apartment industry is in a very depressed state. «'e have
high vacany, rising costs and no way to raise income. wd
are fighting high real estate taxes -($103,205) and continual
fire department orders that cost us thousands each year.
We understand the homeowner feels the apartments do not pay
enough. It is a fact that the apartment buildings pay 3-4
times %khat a single home pays. The apartments pay at least
70% of the taxes in Plymouth. One point the homeowners do
not admit to is that most of the apartments are on main roads -
the roads the homeowner has to use to get out of their area. The
apartment dweller does not use the residential stweet since they
have no reason to go into the single family areas. Therefore,
it is the homeowner that uses the streets more.
Any help in this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
MILL'S . AG0. , INC .
Charles S. Miller, CPM
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Mayor Kim M. Bergman
City of Plymouth
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55446
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Carl L. Harstad
15710 County Road 9
Apt. 209
Plymouth, MN 55446-2608
(612) 550-1254
Dear Mayor Bergman:
I will address two separate issues in this letter, one involving
a needed cleanup and the other concerning apartment dwellers.
1. The creek, ditch, call it what you may that flows behind the
Vicksburg Village apartments where I live is full of debris.
Much of the debris is from the construction of the Vicksburg
Village apartments. I have also observed the residents of
the adjacent townhouses using the creek as a dump site for
their yard debris, dog droppings, etc. The creek is also
choked with grass, weeds and brush.
I have also addressed this concern to the management of
Vicksburg Village.
What can be done to clean it up?
2. Since moving to Vicksburg Village in December, no one from
the city of Plymouth has ever approached us. Until we
received the Plymouth News, I was not aware you are the
mayor. I have no idea who the council members are.
I hope this is not because we live in an apartment.
My wife has worked for Hennepin Technical Colleges for 11
years. She is currently the business manager for adult
education.' Her office is at the Xenium Lane headquarters.
We have owned three houses but are currently renting. There
is a high probability we will eventually purchase a house or
townhouse in Plymouth.
Perhaps apartment dwellers would become more involved in
their city of residence if they were kept informed and asked
to participate.
Sincerey,
Carl L. H rstad
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Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
13920 - 60th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
David R. Landswerk, Ph. D.
Superintendent of Schools
(612) 476-3101
Dear Mayor Bergman:
Congratulations on receiving the Hennepin County "Outstanding Municipal
Achievement award for your recycling program. Our School Board at their
April 23, 1990, 'commended the City Council on this honor.
Your fine example has given impetus to our own School District recycling
program which had its kickoff on Earth Day.
On behalf of the School Board, please extend congratulations to your fellow
council members and city staff. You've taken leadership in an area of
great importance to us all.
Si c rely,
David R. Lanrswerk
Superintendent of Schools
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Mayor Kim M. Bergman
Members of the City Council
Richard J. Carlquist, Public Saftey Director
James G. Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Bouelvard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Public Safety Building
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I would like to thank you for the opportunity we had to interview for the Public Safety Building. As I understand
it, the Council has asked two of the firms that were interviewed (both of whom included police specialists) to
prepare a space needs analysis.
As you know, I was the designer architect for the new Minnetonka Police Station (as well as a number of others in
Minnesota) and the City of Minnetonka went through a similar process. In 1984 they hired Polson Architects to
prepare a space needs analysis, then in 1986 they hired my firm to develop a building program, and subsequently we
were retained to design the building project which was completed in October of 1989.
I am still very interested in being considered as the design architect for the Plymouth Public Safety Building once
the Council accepts the space needs analysis and decides to move forward.
We are very proud of our Police and Public Safety Facility design expertise and would like very much to become
involved with the City of Plymouth.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Duane Thorbeck, FAIA
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Thomas D. Mottaz
12900 56th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Mottaz:
Thank you for your letter dated 4/11/90. I too live in the northern part of
Plymouth, and I can relate to what your concern is in regards to the Bass
Lake Park. As of our council meeting of April 16th, the city authorized the
Park and Recreation Dept. to go out for bids on both Bass Lake and Parkers
Lake Playgrounds. It is my intention to get underway with at least Bass
Lake this summer, the projected cost is approximately 1 million dollars.
Realistically the facility would be in full swing spring/summer 1991.
I would like to encourage you to take your children to our existing neigh-
borhood parks. Please stop at the Park and Rec dept at city hall and get a
free map of all of Plymouth's Parks. Some of the neighborhood parks do
not have off street parking, but please park on the street and use them,
every park in Plymouth is there for everyone to enjoy.
Thanks for writing me.
Sincerely yours,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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April 11, 1990
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
In the fall of 1984, my wife Judy and I decided to build a home in
the Bass Lake Heights Addition (Pineview Lane and 55th). One of
the major reasons for our decision to build in this area, was the
fact that the City of Plymouth had indicated that a park would be
going in just south of our home. In fact, at the time that we were
looking for lot sites, the City of Plymouth had erected a sign
which described the park, and outlined the facilities that would
be built. We were particularly excited about this, as we intended
to begin raising a family in this area.
It has now been over five years since we moved in. We have a
daughter, age 4, and a son, age 1. Unfortunately, we still have
no park to take them to.
As I am sure you are well aware, development in our area has been
extensive over the past five years. From my observations, it
appears that a great majority of the people that have moved into
this area are young families. It is particularly frustrating to
many of us that we have no local park, and our frustrations are
enhanced by the fact that the City has represented to us that we
would have a park.
I would appreciate it if you could advise regardii
this park.
Respectfully yours,
Thomas D. Mottaz
12900 56th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN. 55442
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April 26, 1990
Karl D. Krayuimkle
1735 Peony Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Karl:
Thank you for your letter. I was unable to attend the city council meet-
ing of April 2nd. I would have supported the Amusement License for West
Medicine Lake Community Center. I too would have asked for the curfew at
10:00 p.m. I'm sure Plymouth will enforce that curfew.
Thanks for your interest in Plymouth, Karl. Stay involved and informed.
Sincerely yours, -
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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April 26, 1990
Benji Musser
519 Kingview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Benji:
Thank you for your letter. I was unable to be at the April 2nd city council
meeting when discounts for seniors was discussed. The issue was held
over for a later council meeting. My initial reaction is that the cost to
administrate a discount for any particular group is very difficult and can
in itself create cost that all Plymouth citizens will pay. My inclination at
this point is to rather control the rising costs of water and sewer for all
of Plymouth's residents. Perhaps a council person or a citizen will
convince me that seniors should have a discount on their water/sewer
bill, at this point I don't favor one.
Thanks for your interest in local government, I hope you can continue your
interest and involvement and expand it to the County, State and Federal
forms of government.
Sincerely yours,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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Matthew Tilkins
710 Kingsview Lane
Plymouth, MIS 55447
Dear Matthew:
Thank you for your letter. I was unable to attend the city council meet-
ing of April 2nd when they discussed the Amusement License for West
Medicince Lake Community Center. It is my understanding that they did
get their license. I certainly would have supported them, keeping them
aware however, that they must be considerate of their neighbors and be
responsible for picking up litter and having celebrants leave at a reson-
able hour.
I commend you for your interest in local government, keep it up!
Sincerely yours,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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Joseph D. Strauss
Executive Director
Northern Mayor's Association
8525 Edinbrook Crossing
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Dear Mr. Strauss:
I appreciate the kind invitation from you and Sarah Nelson to consider
joining both the North Metro Mayor's Association, as well as the North Metro
Development Association.
We must respectfully decline your invitation. Plymouth believes its
interests are currently being adequately expressed before the Legislature
via the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities, and the Municipal Legislative Commission. We do not believe
that additional lobbying efforts, through additional organizations, will
further strengthen local government, but rather may in fact, weaken it
before the Legislature.
Economic development activity in our community has been largely promoted
through major private developers, e.g., Carlson, Trammell Crow, Ryan, Opus,
and Prudential, and as such, we do not perceive the need to develop a
municipally sponsored presence in the development inducement arena.
Thank you for your invitation and we wish you and your associates success in
your endeavors.
Yours truly,
Jes G. Willis
Ci y Manager
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DATE: April 26, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage
SUBJECT AVAILABILITY OF TRAFFIC STUDIES
I spoke by phone today with Councilmember Vasiliou. One of her concerns was
about the response contained in the information memorandum about making
traffic studies available to developers. She had four concerns:
1. The City should be automatically supplying the developer with a
copy of the traffic study. The City should not wait for a request
from the developer. Supplying the report should be automatic.
2. The study ,should be provided to the developer immediately upon
receipt by the City. This will afford the developer sufficient
time to evaluate the report prior to Planning Commission or Council
action.
3. The staff should institute a practice of reviewing the results of
the traffic report with the developer prior to preparing the staff
report on the issue.
4. Finally, there was the general question of how two different
engineers, using the same engineering standards could come up with
different conclusions in their study.
By copy of this memorandum I am asking Fred to clarify his position with
respect to each of these matters and share his response with the Council.
If he has delegated this function to another person, he should confirm that
the policy is being followed in accordance with Fred's direction.
cc: Fred Moore
Mayor & City Council
S/F 5/4/90
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Dear Mayor Bergman,
April 18 I attended a meeting regarding the public
trail to be built along West Medicine Lake Drive. I left'
feeling very dejected about the plan to cut down a sub-
stantial number of remaining large trees along parts of the
trail. This includes at least two large oaks and a cotton-
wood which is seventy plus feet tall. These trees provide
not only beauty to the shoreline, but shade and habitat to
many birds. Many times when I am down at our dock I have
noticed Goldfinches, Warblers, Kingfishers, Cardinals and
many other species using these trees.
The preliminary plan discussed at the public meeting
gave the impression that an eight foot trail will take
precedence over anything in its way. I brought up the
possibility of modifying the trail to allow these trees to
survive but the city representatives did not seem too
receptive. Many of the trees in question could be saved by
narrowing the trail 2-3 feet for very short distances. Is
this too much to ask to save these beautiful trees?
On other trails in the city, such as the County trail
leading to French Regional Park, paths have been narrowed to
go around trees without too much hardship to pedestrians or
bicyclists. Couldn't the same compromise be made here?
Here we are on the eve of Earth Day, 1990. We face global
warming due to the loss of forests as well as the extinction
of many species due to the loss of habitat. President Bush
has asked that all Americans plant a tree on Earth Day. In-
stead, the city of Plymouth is cutting down trees that will
take 50 years to replace.
At one time this entire shoreline was lined with trees.
One after another they have died or been cut down as the
road has been expanded over the years. These trees are the
last survivors. Once they are cut down they cannot be re-
placed. Due to the design of the trail there will not be
enough room to plant new trees. Even if there were room,
how long does it take to grow a 50 foot oak or a 70 foot
cottonwood?
Please consider lending your support for modifying the
trail plan so we can save the maximum number of threatened
trees. We believe these trees will increase the value of
our new trail.
Thank You,
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Nancy ero Hanson and Howard Allan Hanson
1609 est Medicine Lake Drive 559-7097
April 21, 1990
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