HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-11-1990CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 11, 1990
RECYCLING CASH DRAWING
May 9 & 10: No Winner
Next Week: $300
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, May 21. Regular City Council
meeting.
2. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m. The Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City Council Chambers.
Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. MEETING REMINDERS:
a. League of Minnesota Cities - Annual Conference -- June 12-
15, Duluth Convention Center.
b. Association of Metro Municipalities - Annual Meeting --
Wednesday, May 16, McGuires Inn, Arden Hills.
4. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for May and June are
attached. (M-4)
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. FINANCIAL TASK FORCE -- Attached is a draft press release to solicit
applications from residents to serve on the Financial Task Force.
If you have any revisions, please let Laurie know on Monday, May 14.
(I-1)
2. MINUTES:
a. Planning Commission, April 25, 1990. (I -2a)
b. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, May 9, 1990. (I -2b)
3. POLICE REPORT -- The April monthly activity report for the Police
Department is attached. (I-3)
4. FRESHWATER FOUNDATION CONFERENCE -- The Freshwater Foundation will
be holding a conference May 21 entitled "Economic Impact of
Groundwater Contamination to Minnesota Cities, Counties and
Companies." Information on the conference is attached. (I-4)
5. WASTE TRANSFER STATION-- A status report on Hennepin County's
application for a Waste Transfer Station is attached. (I-5)
6. ARTICLE - "OFFICE GLUT PLAGUES TWIN CITIES" (I-6)
7. TESTING OF MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY -- Attached is a letter from the
Minnesota Department of Health notifying communities of their intent
to more strictly enforce the requirements that local water supplies
be tested. This form letter was sent to all communities supplying
water throughout the state. Plymouth is in full compliance with the
statute. Personnel from our Water Department take 21 water samples
per month, the number required by the state regulations. One of
these samples is sent directly to the state. The other 20 are sent
to a private testing laboratory, Twin Cities Water Clinic, for
independent analysis. Reports of each of these samples is similarly
sent to the State Health Department. Each Wednesday, personnel from
our Water Department take five samples at locations throughout the
water distribution system for analysis. The results of these tests
consistently meet or exceed state standards for water quality.
(I-7)
8. LAKE CAMELOT ESTATES 3RD ADDITION -- Fred Moore informs me that the
developers of the Lake Camelot Estates 3rd Addition, Rottlund, has
now satisfied all the requirements established by the City Council
for the approval of the plat. All the necessary letters of credit
and deposits have been made and other aspects of the Council's
approval verified through the City Attorney. It is expected that
the plat will be filed with Hennepin County this week.
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9. DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH/TRAMMELL CROW -- Mr. Bill Baker of Trammell Crow
has informed me that they will not be proceeding with their concept
of developing a portion of downtown Plymouth, lying south of 36th
Avenue and west of Plymouth Boulevard. The primary difficulty
involved acquiring a portion of the five acre Cavanaugh parcel at
the intersection of Vicksburg and Highway 55. According to Mr.
Baker, Trammell Crow representatives and Mr. Cavanaugh were not able
to agree on the price of the approximately two acres of land which
would have been required by the Trammell Crow plan. Trammell Crow
had contemplated developing the property which would have included a
Cub Food Store and a K -Mart. He indicates that SuperValu may yet
proceed with the Cub Store on their own site. Given the fact that
Ryan is now proceeding with their development, which will include a
Rainbow Store, I anticipate that if Cub is to act, it will be soon.
10. 15TH AVENUE PROJECT -- We have received a letter from Mr. & Mrs.
Richard Theisen, 100 Peninsula Road, Medicine Lake, with respect to
this project. The letter, curiously, was sent through Mr. & Mrs.
Tim Harrer. In the letter, the Theisens complain about the 15th
Avenue project, particularly as it relates to drainage. They are
upset about the storm drainage design, which has already been
modified due to objections on the high cost of storm sewer pipe
installation. Fred Moore informs me that the work currently planned
is necessary to take care of the drainage from the roadway and is a
minimum cost approach. Mr. & Mrs. Harrer have requested that this
matter be discussed at the next Council meeting. I have asked Fred
to schedule it for the May 21 meeting. We will also inform Mr. &
Mrs. Harrer and Mr. & Mrs. Theisen in order that they may be present
to express their interests. (I-10)
11. COMMUNITY CENTER - PAYMENT TO BWBR ARCHITECTS -- We made our last
payment to BWBR Architects for work with respect to the community
center project on December 8. At that time our payments to the
architect totalled $324,407.24. Subsequently, the architect has
provided us additional invoices which include costs which are
attributable to work authorized by the City under the terms of our
agreement with the architects. The total amount of these claims,
which are appropriate under the terms of our agreement with the
architect, amount to $20,137.33. These include the recalculation of
the basic architectural fees, based upon the design development cost
estimates prepared by McGough Construction Company which were
$372,279 over the cost estimate contained in the original contract.
Our agreement with the architects provided that the fees would be
based upon 7.5% of the amount, calculated at the completion of the
design development phase. In addition, they include fees for a
portion of the work which was contained in the first bid package
which we did not pay previously thorugh an oversight on our part.
Finally, there are some miscellaneous costs from consultants which
are also due and payable under the terms of our contract for work
through the design development phase.
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12. FIRE APPEALS HEARING -- The fire appeals hearing for the Gaughan
Companies is scheduled for the June 18 Council meeting. The company
is objecting to additional audible horns within apartment units at
the Harbor Place Apartments. A memorandum from Dick Carlquist ont
his subject is attached. (I-12)
13.FIRE DEPARTMENT - LEASING ARRANGEMENTS -- Building Inspector Bill
Tonn met with the leasing agent of the Carlson Companies to inspect
the potential tenant space the Fire Department intends to store
their fire trucks during the summer months while Fire Station I is
being remodeled. Based on the inspection, the construction of the
proposed space complies with the Building Code for the use intended.
14.PARKERS LAKE FIFTH ADDITION -- The Fire Department has reviewed the
proposal for center islands in the cul-de-sacs of Parkers Lake Fifth
Addition and because fire apparatus would hinder the ability of fire
apparatus to turn and set up efficiently, it recommends the center
islands not be approved in the plan. A copy of a memo from Kevin
Leuer is attached. (I-14)
15.FLYER ON PLASTICS RECYCLING -- Attached is a memo from Helen LaFave
on the flyer that will be drafted on plastics recycling. (I-15)
16. WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER -- The West Suburban Mediation Center
will hold their annual meeting Thursday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Minnetonka Community Center. The meeting announcement and a
copy of their 1989 annual report is attached. (I-16)
17. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN COALITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS -- Attached is a letter
from Linda Museus, Crystal Human Relations Commission, inviting
Councilmembers to the Coalition's next meeting scheduled for May 19,
at 9:30 a.m at the Crystal City Hall. (I-17)
18. VOLUNTEER GARDENER PROGRAM -- Attached is a memo from Mark Peterson
on the first meeting of the Green Thumb group (Volunteer Gardener
Program). Individuals in the group have volunteered to plant and
care for the flower gardens at Parkers Lake. (I-18)
19.BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence on
City employees:
a. Letter from John Inmes, U.S. West, thanking Frank Boyles for
help in resolving an easement question. (I -19a)
b. Note of appreciation from Nancy Hall to Plymouth Police
Department. (I -19b)
20.CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Michael D. McConnell, Larson, Allen Weish & Co.,
stating his interest on serving on the City's financial task
force. (I -20a)
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b. Letter from Maple Grove Mayor, James Deane, providing an update
on the status on the Elm Creek Interceptor Study. (I -20b)
c. Letter from Mary Merry, 4115 Ranchview Lane, to Eric Blank,
urging the extension of the city trail from 37th Avenue North to
Plymouth Creek Park. (I -20c)
d. Letters from Plymouth Ponds residents to Mayor and City Council
concerning recycling for multi -family residences. (I -20d)
e. Memo from Police Officer Luke Way concerning conversation with
Plymouth resident about -stationary radar run for northbound
traffic on Medicine Ridge Road. ..(I -20e)
f. Letter to Mark McCullough, from Eric Blank, responding to the
April 25 letter regarding the Heritage Neighborhood Park.
(I -20f)
g. Letter to LaDonna Hoy, Interfaith Outreach, from Frank Boyles,
concerning 1991 funding requests from the City. (I -20g)
h. Letter from Janice Reak, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, thanking the
City for the use of conference room space for the testing of
U.S. Census applicants. (I -20h)
i. Letter to Robert Carlson, 10530 33rd Avenue No, from Mayor
Bergman, in response to Mr. Carlson's letter on the City's
watering of grounds at the water plant. (I -20i)
j. Letter responding to Susan Tierney, 625 Jewel Lane, from Mayor
Bergman. (I -20j)
k. Letter responding to Carl Harstad, 15610 County Road 9, from
Mayor Bergman, concerning creek ditch behind Vicksburg Village
apartments and communications with apartment residents. Also
attached is a report from CSO Kulsea on his investigation of the
creek ditch. (I -20k)
1. Letter to Pat Silver, 3310 Vagabond Lane, from Mayor Bergman,
regarding banning of cigarette vending machines. (I-201)
m. Letter to Terrance Silver, 3310 Vagabond Lane, from Mayor
Bergman, concerning a community center. (I -20m)
n. Letter of appreciation to Wayne Woo, President, Plymouth Lion's,
Club, from Dick Carlquist, for donation to Crime Prevention
Fund. (I -20n)
o. Letter from representatives of Energy Assistance Program
thanking the City for use of meeting room facilities. (I -20o)
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p. Letter from Willard Johnson, 720 Kingsview Lane, to City
Manager, concerning his property valuation. (I -20p)
q. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Taylor, Hamel, Mn, to Mayor.
Bergman, concerning impounding of their vehicle. (I -20q)
r. Letter to Don Wennberg, 1619 Black Oaks Place, advising he had
won the $50 prize money from the "Name the Newsletter" contest.
Also attached is a copy of the letter sent to the other
entrants. (I -20r)
s. Letter responding to Lori Adams, 3976 Orchide Lane, from Helen
LaFave, on the City's recycling program and trail system for
Plymouth Creek Park. (I -20s)
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
Tuesday, May 15, 1990
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AGENDA
WHERE: Plymouth City Center Council Chambers
3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 13, 1990
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Gregory and Sharon Bohnert: Variance to allow an 11.1 foot side yard setback
versus the 15 foot Ordinance Standard in order to add a third car garage stall
onto the home at 845 Ranchview Lane North. (05-01-90)
B. Richard Patterson. Variance to allow a 6 foot fence versus the Ordinance
maximum 3 foot fence in the required front yard at 11005 36th Place North.
(05-02-90)
C. Jeffrey and Jennifer Brown. Variance to allow a 7 foot side yard setback versus
the 15 foot Ordinance Standard in order to construct a walkway/deck onto the
side of their home at 10320 28th Avenue North. (05-03-90)
D. Chris Moran. Variance to allow a 26 foot front yard setback versus the 50 foot
Ordinance Standard and a 15 foot rear yard setback versus the 25 foot Ordinance
Standard in order to construct a detached garage at 19045 Hamel Road. (05-04-90)
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Quality: Leadership, Service, Environment
Effective Education for Cities
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
Welcome/Opening Session
Quality Service: A priorityfor Minnesota cities
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Alfred A. Checchi, Chairman, Northwest Airlines
Concurrent Session I (choose one)
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.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 II (choose one)
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
0 Elected Officials: How to Keep Informed
E Improving Customer Service
0 Ethics
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0 Hazardous Materials and the City
V Survival of Small Cities: Part I
Concurrent Session V (choose one)
10:45 a.m.-12:15. p.m.
N Budgeting for the Future: Meeting Revenue Needs in the 90's
- Employee Performance Appraisal
0 Water Quality Issues
V Survival of Small Cities: Part II
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
E Meeting Future Transportation Needs for Minnesota
V Annexation and Related Issues for Small Cities
Waste Processing Alternatives: Landfills, Burning, Composting League Annual Meeting
3:45 p.m.
V 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, entertainment, carriage rides, and more
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Leadership, Power and Productivity: Doing Well by
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JE Environmental Quality
V Quality of Community Life
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WHERE: MC QUIRES INN
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Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
5:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.
Social Hour Western Deluxe Buffet Annual Business
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salads and veggies,
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Cost: $20.00 Per Person
SPOUSES, SIGNIFICANT OTHERS, AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME
1. DINNER RESERVATIONS TO CAROL WILLIAMS (227-4008) BY
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meeting portion -Please channel reservations through your city
Manager/Administrator office).
2. PLEASE COME AND PROVIDE YOUR INPUT AND REACTION TO THE ENCLOSED
MISSION AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TASK FORCE REPORT CONCERNING THE
FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE AMM.
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1. Welcome To Arden Hills.
2. Recognize Retiring Officers and Board Directors.
3. Mission and Membership Services Report by Kevin Frazell,
Administrator, Cottage Grove.
4. President's Annual Report: Walt Fehst.
5. Annual Election of Officers and Directors.
A. Report of Nominating Committee - Gary Bastian, Past President.
B. Election (President, Vice -President and Directors).
6. Comments of the President Elect.
7. Legislative Report - WHAT HAPPENED ON MAJOR ISSUES.
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PRESS RELEASE
MAY 11, 1990
The Plymouth City Council is soliciting applications from
residents interested in serving on a Plymouth Financial Task
Force. The Task Force will be comprised of Plymouth residents
who have experience in fiscal planning, budgeting, and long range
financial planning.
The Task Force will investigate and recommend to the City
Council:
1. How city operating responsibilites are likely to change
over the next ten years.
2. What governmental organizational changes will be
necessary to be responsive to such changes.
3. The level and type of resource investments necessary
and appropriate to achieve long term operating
objectives.
Residents interested in being considered for Task Force
appointment should contact Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk, 550-
5014, for an application form.
Deadline for submitting applications is May 25, 1990.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 25, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning
Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Plufka, Commissioners John Wire,
Hal Pierce (arrived at 7:55 p.m.), Dennis
Zylla, Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky, and
Michael Stulberg.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Sr.
Clerk/Typist Denise Lanthier.
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MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE - RYAN
Stulberg, to recommend approval of the request by Ryan CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF
Construction Company of Minnesota, Inc. for a Site Plan and MINNESOTA, INC. (90017)
parking deferral for Computer Parts & Services, Inc. located
approximately 1/4 mile west of Nathan Lane, south of 51st
Avenue, subject to the conditions set forth by staff in the
memorandum of April 12, 1990.
Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE -
Stulberg, to approve the Minutes for the April 11, 1990, MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting, subject to the following
change:
On Page 58, paragraph 14, the words "drying facilities"
should be substituted for the words "automatic air dryer".
Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Zylla abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Laukka-Williams LAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS
Parkers Lake for a Mixed Use Planned Unit Development LAKE (90014)
Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit, and
Subdivision Ordinance variances for Parkers Lake North 6th
Addition located at the northwest corner of 18th Avenue
North and Shenandoah Lane.
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Planning Commission Minutes
April 25, 1990
Page 61
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the April 12, 1990,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka asked staff how many buildable acres there
are on Outlot A. He expressed concern about the future
density of Outlot A.
Commissioner Marofsky commented that the Preliminary Plan
shows the lot lines going beyond the setbacks, which, he
stated, should match. Commissioner Marofsky also commented
that Laukka-Williams should submit all future Homeowner
Association documents to the City Attorney for approval.
Commissioner Stulberg asked staff how much time is needed
for Public Works to evaluate the traffic islands proposed
for this project.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that a "normal" winter season
would be necessary in order to make a complete evaluation.
He stated that, generally, traffic islands are more
difficult to maintain during the winter.
Chairman Plufka introduced Miles Lindberg of BRW, Inc.,
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Lindberg responded to Chairman Plufka's earlier question
regarding the number of buildable acres for Outlot A. He
stated there are approximately 19.6 acres in Outlot J, 12.61
acres are in proposed Outlot A, and 4 acres of that is
ponding area. The net result is approximately 8 acres of
buildable land in Outlot A. He stated the pond was
developed naturally in the 4th addition to provide storm
water storage for Outlot J.
Mr. Lindberg presented arguments in support of the proposed
traffic islands. He stated the islands provide landscape
relief; act as a delineator between the neighborhoods; and
provide symbolic entrance features. He stated there would
be no public safety issues relating to the proposed traffic
islands.
Chairman Plufka introduced Larry Laukka, the petitioner.
Mr. Laukka stated that the original plan was developed in
conjunction with the City. He stated the property is split
into two parts --the east side is high density housing and
industrial development and the west side is mid density
housing and commercial development. Mr. Laukka stated that
Outlot J is too big to develop at one time because of the
cost to extend Shenandoah Lane and 22nd Avenue.
Mr. Laukka expressed his support of the traffic islands. He
stated they add a nice touch to the community, and assured
the Commission they would be taken care of properly.
Planning Commission Minutes
April 25, 1990
Page 62
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one
present to speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wire asked staff if they have observed how well
traffic islands in other communities have been maintained.
City Engineer Faulkner responded negatively.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that he has seen other traffic
islands poorly maintained. He stated that the smaller the
traffic island, the harder they are to maintain physically
and economically. He stated that medians need to be
addressed as to maintenance by the Homeowner Association
documents.
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg, to recommend approval of the request by Laukka-
Williams Parkers Lake for a Mixed Use Planned Unit
Development Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit,
and Subdivision Ordinance variances for Parkers Lake North
6th Addition located at the northwest corner of 18th Avenue
North and Shenandoah Lane, subject to the conditions set
forth by staff in the memorandum of April 12, 1990.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Wire, to amend the main motion by adding a condition stating
that all lot lines are to be within the setbacks.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION to amend carried. VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND
CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Tierney, to amend the main motion by adding a condition
stating that all Homeowner Association documents are to be
submitted to the City Attorney for approval and are to
include reference to maintenance of Outlot A and the
medians, if otherwise approved.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION to amend carried. VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND
CARRIED
MOTION, by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Plufka, MOTION TO AMEND
to amend the main motion by amending Condition 1 to allow
for traffic islands as proposed by the developer.
Commissioner Wire stated he was in general agreement with
the Engineer's Memorandum, but felt that the traffic islands
would be aesthetically more pleasing.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that the entrance traffic
island could become a problem with people putting up signs,
which could cause traffic problems.
Commissioner Pierce arrived at 7:55 p.m.
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Planning Commission Minutes
April 25, 1990
Page 63
Commissioner Wire asked staff if the City would have
recourse to keep the proposed traffic islands maintained if
they were City -owned, but privately maintained.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively and stated that
the City would have the authority to take action against
anyone who would inproperly use the traffic islands, or
create a hazard to traffic.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that he will support the motion
because he would like to see the traffic islands developed.
He also agreed that aesthetically they would look better,
but was otherwise in support of the Engineer's findings.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Pierce abstained.
MOTION to amend carried.
Roll Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Pierce
abstained. MOTION carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Wire, to recommend to the City Council that Laukka-Williams
be allowed to develop only a portion of the pond in Outlot J
as proposed.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Pierce abstained and
Commissioner Marofsky opposed. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Stuart Corporation
for a Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional Use
Permit amendment for signage located at the southeast
quadrant of Rockford Road and Plymouth Boulevard.
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the April 12, 1990,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Stuart Nolan, the petitioner.
Mr. Nolan stated he was in opposition with staff's
recommendations. He stated his only intention is to conduct
his business and advertise it. He assured the Commission
that he would not put anything demeaning on the buildings
that would turn the customers away. He stated that
SummerPlace Apartments are difficult to see because it is
not on a major thoroughfare. Therefore he expressed that
approval of the sign for SummerPlace Apartments would be
most important to him. He further added that many people
were sent property notice of his proposal and not one person
has expressed opposition to such signage.
Mr. Nolan referred to off-site signs existing for the
Stonehill and Mallard Pointe Apartment projects, and said
the director told him those were permitted by variance. He
stated he is only asking the same consideration that has
been accorded to those competing projects.
T D -C,
VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND
CARRIED
VOTE - MAIN MOTION
CARRIED
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
STUART CORPORATION
(90016)
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Page 64
Commissioner Plufka asked Mr. Nolan if a phone number would
be printed on the signs.
Mr. Nolan responded that mostly likely there will be a phone
number, but added that he would be flexible enough to put on
the signs what the Planning Commission recommends.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Nolan if the vinyl signs would
be permanent.
Mr. Nolan responded that his business is losing money and
either temporary or permanent signage would help his
business. He said he would agree with a recommendation from
the Planning Commission to have a deadline for temporary
signage.
Commissioner Zylla asked staff if the City could do an
annual review of the Conditional Use Permit.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff what the Zoning Ordinance
regulations are for real estate signs.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that the City does not regulate
signs below a certain size. He stated the City allows for
temporary identification signage until three years after a
project is finished.
Mr. Nolan stated that SummerPlace Apartments was completed
in the fall of 1987 and therefore their three years are not
up yet, but he still would like to have permanent or
temporary signage beyond the "three year rule."
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka noted receipt of a letter from Frank Freels
of 15115 38th Avenue North, stating he was in opposition of
the proposed signage.
Chairman Plufka introduced Jim Guddal of 4465 Vicksburg Lane
North.
Mr. Guddal stated that he is a resident of Plymouth and
would someday like to be the owner of a business in
"Downtown Plymouth." He stated signage would be a very
important part of his business, and stated he is in support
of the proposed signage for Stuart Corporation.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Pierce asked staff if the City regulates the
size of directional signage.
Coordinator Dillerud responded affirmatively.
Planning Commission Minutes
April 25, 1990
Page 65
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY
Wire, to recommend denial of the request by Stuart
Corporation for a Planned Unit Development Plan and
Conditional Use Permit amendment located at the southeast
quadrant of Rockford Road and Plymouth Boulevard, subject to
the findings set forth by staff in the memorandum dated
April 12, 1990.
Commissioner Marofsky did not think it was appropriate
adopting such a proposal on a case-by-case basis. He stated
it would set precedent for all rental units and suggested
the Commission review the Ordinance as a whole.
Commissioner Pierce recommended setting up a study meeting
to discuss temporary signage such as the one proposed.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Pierce, to add to the next Planning Commission agenda
discussion of rental signage.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioners Marofsky and VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Stulberg Nay. MOTION carried.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that his reason for voting
against this motion was because he felt the Commission
should look at the Ordinance as a whole and not just rental
unit signage.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Arnold Haugdahl ARNOLD HAUGDAHL (90018)
for a Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional Use
Permit amendment for a three season porch located at 4064
Quantico Lane.
Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the April 12, 1990,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Arnold Hau`gdahl, the petitioner.
Mr. Haugdahl stated that he bought his present home in 1983
and there was an existing 12' x 10' deck encroaching over
the lot line. He stated he is proposing to construct a
porch above the deck which would encroach 5 feet into the
common grounds of the Association. He stated the
Homeowner's Association has granted him an easement for the
property. Mr. Haugdahl further stated that the proposed
porch would not create a hardship for any other residents by
blocking their view.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Haugdahl if the encroaching
parcel was 68 square feet.
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April 25, 1990
Page 66
Mr. Haugdahl responded affirmatively and added that the
Homeowner's Association granted him the easement because the
existing deck and proposed porch coincide with each other.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one
present to speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Pierce, to recommend approval of the request by Arnold
Haugdahl for a Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional
Use Permit amendment for a three season porch located at
4064 Quantico Lane, subject to the conditions set forth by
staff in the memorandum of April 12, 1990.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that he feels a hardship exits
for the petitioner because the deck was existing when he
purchased the home. He stated he felt it was not the fault
of the present homeowner for the encroachment of the
existing deck.
Commissioner Pierce stated he agreed with Commissioner
Stulberg's comment about the hardship of the homeowner.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that the Planning Commission
would find in favor of proposals of similar situations where
hardships such as this exist.
Commissioner Wire stated the proposal meets all of the
standards of the Zoning Ordinance for a Conditional Use
Permit.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Holiday Plus for a HOLIDAY PLUS (90021)
Conditional Use Permit for seasonal outdoor display of
merchandise located at 4445 Nathan Lane.
Chairman Plufka waived. the overview of the April 12, 1990,
staff report.
Commissioner Wire asked Commissioner Marofsky if this
proposal is related to the Outside Storage and Display Task
Force.
Commissioner Marofsky responded affirmatively and stated Mr.
Solarz, the petitioner, is a part of that study group and at
last week's meeting, they discussed the temporary display of
outdoor merchandise.
Chairman Plufka introduced Craig Solarz, the petitioner.
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April 25, 1990
Page 67
Mr. Sol arz stated that Holiday Plus is proposing to hold a
plant sale during the months of May and'June, and they are
requesting the Commission to recommend approval to display
the plants outside during the sale. He stated many
customers in previous years have suggested Holiday Plus
display the plants outside during the sale, but the
Ordinance would not allow for this. He stated that now that
the Ordinance has changed, they have decided to apply for a
Conditional Use Permit to store their bedding plants outside
during the sale.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one
present to speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Tierney, to recommend approval of the request -by Holiday
Plus for a Conditional Use Permit for seasonal outdoor
display of merchandise located at 4445 Nathan Lane, subject
to the conditions set forth by staff in the memorandum of
April 12, 1990.
MOTION, by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Stulberg, to amend the main motion by adding a condition
stating that no other outside display of merchandise shall
be allowed unless specifically allowed by a new or amended
Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner Stulberg stated he would vote against the
motion to amend because the petitioner should be allowed
whatever a future City licensing program would provide him
regardless of this existing Conditional Use Permit.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND
to amend carried. CARRIED
Roll Call Vote on main motion. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MAIN MOTION
CARRIED
Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
MAY 9, 1990
PRESENT: Janice Wilson, Peter Tulkki, Steve Mahowald, Dennis Jacobson, Dale
Knudson, Barbara Roberts, Nancy Holter, Kevin Barton, John Mathews, Aaron
Isaacs, Tom Warfield, Joe Edwards, Frank Boyles
I. APPROVAL OF APRIL 11, 1990 MINUTES
The committee approved the April 11, 1990 minutes with no revisions.
II. REVIEW OF APRIL RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
A. Dial -A -Ride
The April ridership showed a total of 1,818 passengers. This was a
reduction from the 2,190 passengers carried in March. There was an
average of 80 passengers per weekday and 18 passengers per weekend
day. Total passengers per hour were 2.4 and total passenger miles
were 8.3. The recovery ratio dropped to 12.3 percent for March.
Kevin Barton stated that all Dial -A -Ride systems Morley operates have
experienced a decline in ridership from March to April. Frank
Boyles asked Kevin Barton and John Mathews to evaluate the drop in
ridership and analyze what they see as projections for ridership
during the summer especially in northeast Plymouth. He asked them to
develop strategies to maintain ridership through the summer. A
meeting will be scheduled between the three to discuss this prior to
the next PACT meeting.
B. Metrolink
The April ridership statistics were not available, but will be
prepared and distributed for the June meeting.
III. FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Aaron Isaacs reviewed two potential vehicle painting schemes. The
committee concurred that the most appropriate painting scheme using
either the existing Metrolink or new Citylink logo involves placing
the logo near the front tire of the vehicle then placing the words,
"Plymouth Metrolink" along the same line followed by the remainder of
the logo carried around the back and side of the vehicle. The other
side of the vehicle would be the same.
B. Steve Mahowald reviewed the draft Route 91, 92 and 93 route schedules
with the committee. Various changes were noted. The final changes
must be done no later than Wednesday, May 16. He will be meeting
with Frank Boyles in the interim to finalize schedules.
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PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
MAY 9, 1990
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IV.IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN OR RECOMMENDATION
A. Frank Boyles stated that he had received a complaint that the 5:08
vehicle on May 8 did not have the appropriate signage, i.e. Magnolia
Lane and County Road 15. Three passengers failed to get on this
vehicle as a result. Tom Warfield explained that the driver made a
mistake in the type of signage he was to use. •Frank Boyles asked
passengers to give him the names of the three persons who were
affected in order that apologies and explanations could be offered.
B. Barb Roberts stated that a great deal of confusion continues to be
caused because the Metrolink buses do not come together in the
evening especially at 5:08 p.m. Steve Mahowald and Aaron Isaacs
explained that two actions should change this in the future. First,
the vehicles have arranged to leave the garage five minutes earlier
in order that they can assemble together and stay together on their
way to the stop. Secondly, on May 21 a total of 35 buses will be
relocated from Marquette. This should make it easier for the buses
to stay together. Frank Boyles asked committee members to monitor
the situation between now and the next meeting. If there is a
problem, this matter would again be taken up. Dennis Jacobson stated
that a possible solution is to stop to transfer any overloads which
occur if the buses are separated because people will tend to jump on
the first bus they see if they see no other Metrolink vehicle coming.
C. Joe Edwards expressed concern that on more than one occasion a driver
has been asked by a new passenger whether they service a specific
area in Plymouth. If the driver is working a northeast route, he has
no familiarility with the southwest routes.
V. PACT RIDER REVIEW OF RFP
Frank Boyles asked whether committee members wished to discuss the
subject at this time. It was agreed that next month the RFP would be
reviewed.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
PACT>Minutes5/9
CIM
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
CLASS
MURDER
CSC
ROBBERY
ASSAULT
BURGLARY
THEFT
AUTO THEFT
OFFENSES
FAM/CHILD
ARSON
0
14
0
99
78
261
58
5
0
9
1
108
95
331
51 1
7
TOTALS 1989 515
1990 602 17%
CLASS II
FORGERY
COUNTERFEIT
FRAUD
HAR
COMM
STOLEN
PROPERTY
VANDALISM
SEX
OFF.
NARC
OFFENSES
FAM/CHILD
96
D.W.I.
17
9
67
6
194
13
56
14
130
12
1 31
1 88 1
0
1 190
4
38
14
0
128
TOTALS 1989 681
1990 689 1%
CLASS III
1989
1990
LIQ
DISORDERLY
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
LAW
CONDUCT
OTHER
51
28
96
33
13
138
FATAL
ACCIDENT
PERSONAL
INJURY
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
SNOWMOBILE
ACCIDENT
DROWNING
MEDICAL
EMERGENCY
SUICIDE
SUICIDE
ATTEMPTS
AGENCY
S
NATURAL
DEATH
5
ANIMAL
BITES
9
FIRE
106
0
37
296
0
0
337
1
9
0
42 1
269
0
0
318
0
9 1
11 1
20
120
TOTALS 1`10 25UU
1990 789 1%
CLASS IV
ANIMAL
FALSE
LOCK
OTHIER
Wi
I
DETAIL
ALARMS
OUTS
AGENCY
S
471
493
566
180
Fl
TOTALS 1989 4322
1990 4504 4%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 1399 1990 1351 -3%
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 1813 1990 1553 -14%
Ohl 1toU
�j j
V
TRAFFIC
DETAIL
SUSPICION
INFORMATION
MISSING
PERSON
LOST
FOUND
PUBLIC
NUISANCE
MIX
651
557
26
58
279
793
482
710
9
66
1
433 1
812
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED
1989 26%
1990 19%
TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS
1989 6429
1990 6584 2%
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
im
CLASS
MONTH Apri 1 1990
MURDER
CSC
ROBBERY
ASSAULT
BURGLARY
THEFT
AUTOTHEFT
ARSON
0
1
0
21
19
107
17
2
0
1 3
1 0
1 29
1 - 15
1 105 1
9
1 4
TOTALS 1989 167
1990 _165 %
CLASS II
1989
1990
FORGERY
COUNTERFEIT
FRAUD
HAR
COMM
STOLEN
PROPERTY
VANDALISM
SEX
OFF.
NARC.
OFFENSES
FAM/CHILD
DW.I
LIQ
LAW
DISORDERLY
CONDUCT
OTHER
3
5
20
0
46
5
15
1
0
9
1
7
34
0
59
1
9
8
35
12
4
11
TOTALS 192 'gn1 Inn 1, p
199 i +lFt%
CLASS III
FATAL
ACCIDENT
PERSONAL
INJURY
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
SNOWMOBILE
ACCIDENT
DROWNING
MEDICAL
EMERGENCY
SUICIDE
SUICIDE
ATTEMPTS
NATURAL
DEATH
ANIMAL
BITES
FIRE
0
4
49
0
0
9
62
0
127
135
47
26
156
170
7
TOTALS 1989 159
1990 189 +19%
CLASS IV
DOMESTIC
ANIMAL
DETAIL
FALSE
ALARMS
LOCK
OUTS
ASSIST
OTHER
AGENCY
WARRANT
SERVED
TRAFFIC
DETAIL
SUSPICION
INFORMATION
MISSING
PERSON
LOST
FOUND
PUBLIC
NUISANCE
MISC
29
143
127
135
47
26
156
170
7
18
116
206
22
147
132
133
46
39
109
206
2 1
27 1
148
1 253
TOTALS 1989 1180
1990 1264 7%
HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 384 1990 414 8%
NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 339 1990 415 22%
CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1989 22'6
1990 18%
TOTAL NUMBER OFINCIDENTS1p98�91676
i_7_7SL 1 pU 1 9— 9%
Freshwater
Foundation
Advisory Board Sincerely,
Roger L. Baker
William M. Baker
E. W. Blanch. Jr.
Mrs. Herbert W. Buscher —�
James L. Hetland. Jr.
Mrs. John O. Irvine
Earl H. Mosiman H. Martin Jessen President
Mrs. William G. Phillips ,
Robert L. Searles Freshwater Foundation
"IV' pl :v I I 'go
A Public Nonprofit Foundation
Contributions Are Tax -Deductible
May 7, 1990
2500 Shadywood Road
P.O. Box 90
Navarre, MN 55392-0090
612/471-8407
612/471-9070 (FAX)
Dear City Official:
The Freshwater Foundation would like to invite you to
Water isLife
participate in an upcoming conference May 21, "Economic
Impacts of Groundwater Contamination To Minnesota
Cities, Counties, and Companies."
Founder
Richard G. Gray. Sc. D.Sc.
Groundwater contamination poses an important challenge
Officers of the Board
to local economic development in Minnesota threatening
Lindsay G. Arthur, Jr.
property values, tax revenues, business development, and
Chairman
Richard S. Caldecott, Ph.D.
public health. Once groundwater contamination occurs,
Vire Chairman
the cost to clean it up is great. For the future, cities
Reid Carron
Secretarymust
begin to look at water quality protection not as a
Thomas L. Warner
short-term expense, but rather as a long-term
Treasurer
investment.
Gregory E. Bradbury
Assistant Treasurer
Board of Directors
Though your city may not presently have groundwater
Howard A
James H. Beardsley. Jr.
Raymond D. Black
associated liabilities and costs could significantly
Donald G. Brauer
Boyd Burton, Jr.. Ph.D.
strain city resources, especially In light of recent taxM.
Daniel C. Chabot
cuts to local government.
Henry Doerr
Alfred E. France
Clark C. Griffith
The upcoming conference on May 21 will increase
Robert L. Herbst
David F. Hickok. M.D.
awareness of the economic impacts of groundwater
P
Mrs. Stephen F. Keating
contamination and present strategies and resources for
Joseph T. Ling. Ph.D.
John B. Lundquist
preventive long-range water management planning
W. Duncan MacMillan
,
creative management approaches, and cleanup of current
P.T. Magee. Ph.D.
groundwater problems.
Warren G. Malkerson
Charles M. Moos
Marc Reisner
D. Dean Spatz
Please take a few minutes to review the enclosed
Lucienne J. Taylor
conference brochure. We encourage you and key members
Mrs. Eduard R.Titcomb
Mrs. Warde F. Wheaton
of your management staff to attend the conference on May
21 as a long-term investment In the economic and
H. Martin Jessen
environmental protection of your city.
President dr C.E.O.
Advisory Board Sincerely,
Roger L. Baker
William M. Baker
E. W. Blanch. Jr.
Mrs. Herbert W. Buscher —�
James L. Hetland. Jr.
Mrs. John O. Irvine
Earl H. Mosiman H. Martin Jessen President
Mrs. William G. Phillips ,
Robert L. Searles Freshwater Foundation
"IV' pl :v I I 'go
A Public Nonprofit Foundation
Contributions Are Tax -Deductible
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 11, 1990
TO: James G. Willis City Manager
FROM: Charles E 1 ud,
Community Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY APPLICATION FOR WASTE TRANSFER STATION (89057)
On July 23, 1989 Hennepin County made application for a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a solid waste transfer station at the northeast corner of County
Road 6 and I-494, pursuant to Section 9, Subdivision D. of the Zoning
Ordinance (Hazardous Waste Facilities Conditional Uses).
Development Review Committee review of the application commenced immediately
together with activity to retain a qualified consultant to review the
application on behalf of the City of Plymouth, as the Ordinance specifies. It
should be noted that the review by the outside consultant is at the expense of
the project applicant.
On August 29, 1989, we drafted a letter to Hennepin County reviewing 35 items
that are in need of modification; additional clarification; or additional
information. These review comments were only the result of review by the City
of Plymouth staff and usual retained utilities and traffic consultants.
On July 24, 1989, we advised Hennepin County that the City of Plymouth had
selected Black and Veatch, Kansas City, to be the consultant that would review
technical aspects of their application on our behalf. On August 4, 1989,
Hennepin County delivered the necessary financial deposit and authorization to
proceed with the review of the application by the outside consultant. On
August 10, 1989,.we instructed Black and Veatch to proceed with their review.
Black and Veatch completed their review and on October 18, 1989, we
transmitted a copy of the Black and Veatch report, together with a list of 34
additional design -related items requiring additions, modifications of
clarifications related to plans that had been submitted by Hennepin County for
this facility. These additional design review items were generated from the
report presented by Black and Veatch.
To date, neither our design review letter of August 29, 1989, nor our design
review letter of October 18, 1989 has been responded to by Hennepin County.
The project remains in Stage 2 of the development review process, and cannot
proceed until the applicant has provided responses we have requested.
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Hennepin County Application for Waste Transfer Station
On March 6, 1990, we sent a letter of inquiry to Hennepin Count requesting an
expression of intent regarding the application. (Copy attached
On March 15, 1990, we received a letter from Hennepin County transmitting
construction plans with minor modifications which are responsive to omissions
made on those plans in the June, 1989 submission. The letter also makes
reference to complete response to our earlier DRC letters to be expected by
mid-April. (March 15, 1990 letter attached)
(pl/cd/trans.sta/S:jw)
I I RAY 11 190
March 6, 1990
Mr. Luther Nelson
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH
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
1989, for your' review. If you have any
matters, please do not hesitate to contact
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)
August 29, 1989, and October 18,
further questions concerning these
me.
I J3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
I (fK4
FTDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Environment & Energy Division
HENNEPIN 822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
LiuPhone: 612-348-6846
March 15, 1990
Mr. Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
BCI 050
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 IJ'K � .. I ' . � • t � j r. •
Division Engineer
5 QQ^
cc: Warren Porter
Brent Lindgren
Heyward Milford, HDR
HENNEPIN COUNTY
01 L
an equal opportunity employer
THE GROUND FLOOR BVERIC J. W/EFFER/NG
:This• Year's Houston? Office Glut Plagues Twin Cities .
MINNEAPOLIS — Through
most of the 'Eighties,
commercial real-estate devel-
opers and lenders in Minneapo-
lis ked St. Paul enjoyed telling
jokes about their beleaguered
colleagues in Texas and Den-
ver. They kept laughing, and
building even as vacancy rates
.topped 25% in the suburbs and
15% in downtown Minneapolis
and SL Paul. By the time the
phrase "return on investment"
began to take on a whole new
meaning for lenders in this mar-
ket, humor was in short supply;
so were tenants.
Today suburban office va-
cancy rates here hover between
25% and 30% and show no
signs of improving. In down-
town Minneapolis, vacancies
run 16% and are climbing; in
downtown SL Paul the rate is
holding steady at 17%. Some of
the area's biggest developers
have turned back major office
properties to their lenders, and
many smaller developers are in
bankru`We tae iii real-estate de-
pression,", says William Roiling,
chief executive of Towle Real
Estate Co. and owner of office
buildings in Minneapolis and
SL Paul. Roiling, who has been
in commercial real estate for
more than 30 years, says he has
never seen a market this bad,
especially for office buildings.
"Office development used to be
the prettiest blonde on the
block," he observes. "Now it
has leprosy."
Some macroeconomic forces
have contributed to the glut.
The Twin Cities computer in-
dustry, built around mainframe
giants Control Data Corp. and
Unisys, has laid off 9,600 em-
ployees in the last four years.
Biomedical firms are struggling.
The takeovers of Pillsbury and
Northwest Airlines and the
threatened takeovers of General
Mills, Tonle Corp. and Hon-
eywell have led to cost contain-
ment at those companies.
Though the total impact is no -
:where near the sale of the en-
ergy bust that devastated the
Southwest market, "the wide-
spread softness in those indus-
tries has surprised us all," says
Jeffrey W. Essen, vice president
of real estate development for
Opus
Bumostly the villain has
been overbuilding. "We devel-
opers created this problem,"
concedes Clinton A. M*r,.ex-
Eric J. Wwfjrering is a free-
lance writer in the 7Win Cities
1 '90
ecutive vice president of United . vaating�existing space in down -
Properties, an old-line Twin • -town or the suburbs. The re -
Cities development fum. 'The maining • 1.4 million square
supply and demand curves are. fat—equal to the current total
pretty telling." of vacant Class A space—is un -
The hardest-hit market has • claimed and will come on the
'been the suburbs •south and market at'the end of 1991.
west of Minneapolis, • where There are strong signs that the
there is a four- to six-year sup-ppootteenntutl tenant base is ex -
ply of vasal office space; as . hautswA Last.year, absorption
cording to Miller. While ab-. • of existing vacant space ran an
sorption of new space was aver -*.anemic 257,000. The major fi-
aging 500,000 square feet a yearnancial institutions, law firms
_
between 1985 and 1989, devel- and accounting firms have
opers were throwing up an aver- made long-term commitments,
age of 1.5 million square feet a and the Vacancy rate in older
year. To make matters worse, .buildings now stands at over
each developer tried to outdo 30%. That means the competi-
the other in the use of marble, . tion for tenant in existing
lavish atriums and tenant serv- buildings will grow even fiercer.
ices. Construction cost in some
of the new towers soared to over
$150 a square fool "It's hard to
make money when. the pro
forma calls for $18 -per -square -
foot rent and the market is un-
der $10," Miller says.
In downtown. Minneapolis, .
up until 1981 the Class A office
market consisted of one build-
ing, the 57 -story IDS Tower.
Between 1981 and 1990, devel-
opers added more than 9.2 mil-
lion square feet of office space
to the skyline, according to
Tanya Bell of the Minneapo-
lis office of Coldwell Banker.
Though vacancy rates have
dropped below 15% only once
since 1984, a strong economy,
aggressive luring of tenant
from older buildings, and as
much as 18 months' free neat
on a five-year lease helped de-
velopers fill those new towers.
Four big shadows, in the
form of four office towers cur-
rently under construction, .
threaten to make matters even
worse. BetaWest Properties Inc.
and the Frauenshuh Cos. are .
building a 30 -story,. 470,000 -
square -foot office tower at
Ninth Street and Hennepin
Avenue. BCE Development is
building a 32 -story, 500,000 -
square -foot office tower on top
of a five -story, 250,000 -square -
foot shopping center on the Ni -
collet Mall, between Fifth and
Sixth street. Ryan Construc-
tion Co is building a 34 -story,
600,000 -square -foot tower at the
comer of Marquette Avenue
and Ninth Street; and IBM is
developing a complex with a
53 -story building and one of 18
stories, totaling 1.3 million
square feet, at Sixth Street and
Second Avenue.
Tenant have'been found for
1.5 million square feet in the
new towers, -but they will be
The signs of a softening
market downtown were there
for everyone to see, which raises
a key question: How did the
four projects under construction
win lender approval? `Those
developers did a good job con-
vincing lenders that they could
build a better mousetrap," ex-
plains Bell of Coldwell Banker.
Maybe they will, but a num-
ber of other lenders have been
forced to repossess empty
mousetraps in recent years. Be-
tween 1986 and 1987, Chemi-
cal Bank foreclosed on three
mortgages totaling $90 million
for 573 luxury residential con-
dominiums in downtown Min-
neapolis: In 1988 it foreclosed
on a $120 million office -retail
project in SL Paul, which it sold
last year for $10 million.
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co. took over ownership of Lin-
coln Centre in downtown Min-
neapolis from Lincoln Property
Co. in 1988, one year after the
building opened; two . years
later, the 627,000 -square -foot
structure is only 30% leased.
Travelers Insurance foreclosed
in 1989 on a 250,000 -square -
foot suburban office building
developed by Vantage Cos. in
the suburb of Eden Prairie. Pru-
dential
ro-dential Insurance has. seen a•
number of mortgages go bad,
including one for $32 million• on
a 274,000 -square -foot office
building in Bloomington that
was developed by United Prop-
erties. Teachers Insurance &
Amuilty is a joint -venture part-
ner -with the local office of
Trammell Crow Co., and a
number of those buildings have
vacancy rates higher than 50%.
Crow was also recently sued by
First Bank Minneapolis for be-
iiin default on a $15 million
Lloan.
Lenders are not the only
ones who have been hurt by the
slumping market. In St. Paul,
the city's Port Authority, which
backed the revenue. bonds is-
sued on.behalf of a number of
commercial developers between
1985 and 1989, has had to re-
possess 12 projects in the past
24 months. As a result, Stan-
dard eft Pooes lowered the Port
Authorirf s credit' rating to A -
minus from A, Thus making
it more expensive for the port to
do what it was created to do,
assist industrial expansion,
rather than underwriting new
hotel and shoppping-center de-
velopment. In Minneappoolis, the
city's Community and Develop-
ment Agency was one of four
lenders that repossessed SL An-
thony Main, a failed Fanueil
Hall knock -off on the Missis-
sippi River.
As bad as things are, evi-
dence suggest that the com-
mercial property market has not
yet bottomed out. Though no
new speculative construction is
occurring in the suburbs, Miller
of United Properties says ab-
sorption of exuung space has
almost ground to a halt, and the
full effect of tenant giveaways
has yet'to be felt. "There are a
lot of thin -credit tenant who
wren t'go-mg'to'be able to make,
it when the free rent ends," he
says. "I think it's going to be a
long time before market rent
will justify new construction in
the suburbi."
Absorption of current va-
cant space downtown is not ex-
pected to increase appreciably
between now and 1991, when
the four, new towers come on
line. After those buildings open,
speculates' Roiling of Towle
Real Estate, vacancy rates for
downtown • could top 25% in
1992, and that's assuming the
national economy remains rela-
tively healthy between now and el
Things will be even worse if
the Landmarks Group of At--
Tanta develops a 65 -story, 1.88-
million -square -foot tower for
IDS Financlal Services. IDS
would • vacate over 50,000
square feet in.other buildings to
take about~ 700,000 square feet
in the new tower. If the project
is built and opens in mid-1993,
as planned, Tanya Bell of Cold -
well Banker has one piece of
advige for landlords and their
lenders:' -"Find a fallout shel-
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(612)627-5100
'- April 27, 1990
City Council:
Re: Stricter Penalties For Community Water Supplies Failing To Submit
Water Samoles
The purpose of this letter is to inform all community water supplies that
the Department of Health is adopting a stricter policy concerning the failure
to submit required bacteriological water samples. Minnesota Rules, part
4720.1200, requires community water supplies that serve 1,000 persons or more
to submit water samples for bacteriological analysis every month. The number
of required samples depends on the population served. One of these samples is
sent to the Department of Health laboratory for analysis, and the remaining
samples must be analyzed by a certified laboratory and the results sent to
this Department monthly. Failure to submit and/or report results of required
sampling places the water supply in violation of State and Federal rules and
subject to enforcement by State and Federal authorities.
Community water supplies that fail to submit the necessary samples will be
required to provide public notification to inform -their consumers that the
required sampling was not done. If•a community water supply repeatedly fails
to submit samples, the supply will be subject to enforcement action, which may
include fines, by the Minnesota Department of Health and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency.
The Department of Health provides sampling kits, sampling schedules, and also
reminder phone calls if water samples are not received on time. With this
assistance, -there should be no reason for not submitting samples on schedule.
Any questions concerning this issue can be directed to Thomas Henning at
K 627-5176.
Sincerely yours,
Richard D. Clark, P.E., Supervisor
Water Supply Unit
Section of Water Supply and Well Management
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May 6, 1990
Mr. Kim Bergman
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: 15th Avenue North
Dear Mr. Bergman:
We would appreciate your directing this letter to the
appropriate Plymouth officials for their action in this
matter, and also request that you discuss this letter with
the City Council members at your next meeting.
Thank you.
sincerely,
Tim and Cindy Harrer
10710 15th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
RICHARD J. THEISEN
RUTH A. THEISEN
100 PENINSULA RD.
MEDICINE LAKE, MN 55441
MAY 6, 1990
r1o: City Council
City of Medicine Lake, MN
City Council
City of Plymouth, MN
RE: 15TH Ave. Improvements
Dear Council Members,
As residents who are to be affected by these proposed
improvements, even more so than other residents adjacent to the
project, we feel that the molehill that we asked for has been turned
into a mountain range, and we resent having an overengineered and
exhorbitantly overpriced project as our only alternative to no project
at all
To begin with, we and the other property owners were only looking
to have a simple paving done of 15th Ave. to keep down the dust, to
avoid having to drive on a road constantly full of potholes and to try
to save the City of Plymouth the expense of having to come out 2 and
three times a year, with up to three loads of gravel and a tractor to
grade it each time.
In effect, what we are told we have to accept, if we do decide to
accept, is an inverted crown road with 2 inch asphalt curbs, a 6 inch
P.V.C. pipe (to supposedly drain whatever water might find its way
under the road), which, by the way, has to be run down through our
yard to the lake. Now, to top it all off, on Monday, April 30, 1990,
we were informed by Dan Edgerton of the engineering firm hired for
this project, that now we also have to have a ditch (the technical
term used in this instance is Swale) running along the same path as
the 6 inch P.V.C. pipe, also to the lake, utilizing a 20 foot easement
the entire length. Needless to say, our yard is only 50 feet wide
along 2/3rds or more of the proposed easement and we can't honestly
say that we are fond of the idea.
We asked to see any other similar projects to assess what it
would look like and to see if the adjoining property owners could
enlighten us as to the problems thay had experienced with water flow
through the swale. Dan sent us a map with directions to what his firm
considered a similar project on 97TH Ave. N., in the City of Maple
Grove. On the evening of May 6, 1990 we visited this site and walked
almost the entire length, but did not talk to any of the owners. In
all fairness, we don't believe this to be a fair and accurate
representation of our project. True, there was a swale there, or
ditch as we refer to it, but any water directed into it would have to
C1hi moy i ! tgTome from all the adjoining lawns, not from 400 feet of paved road all
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May 6, 1990
Page 2
directed into a 20 foot wide ditch running down 1 yard, not to mention
any runoff that might find it's way from South Shore Drive and/or
Peninsula Rd.
After viewing this project we contacted 3 of the neighbors also
affected by the 15TH Ave. project and found that they were of
virtually the same mind as us. That is to say,they feel the project
is far too expensive, much more than they asked for or wanted, and
they don't want a ditch in their yard either.
It seems to us that the biggest concern by the City of Plymouth,
as stated in the council meetings, are that they don't want to be
responsible for the maintenance of this road, should it start to fall
apart due to the percieved water problem.
We say baloney. Who are you trying to kid anyhow. If the only way we
get our road is on these terms, then lets spread the cost out among
all the constituents in both cities and maintain it by spreading the
cost out among everybody the same as is done with all the other
roadways or any other city maintained properties.
If only the properties adjacent to the project are to pay for it, then
we should be able to get what we want, or, at the very least,
something similar. Not what somebody wants to ram down our throats.
There's nothing set in stone yet, but the costs are already piling up,
we think, needessly
As far as the maintenance costs are concerned, lets look at the
entire picture. First of all, right now, as was stated earlier in
this letter, there are maintenance costs involved, no matter how
small, that are and always have been, picked up by the City of
Plymouth. Secondly, the difference in interest expense alone between
a $30,000.00 + or a $10,000.00 + project is substantial. When these
costs are divided between only 8 properties as compared to 20, 30 or
40,000 other properties, the financial impact can be devastating in
the case of the former, or minimal in the case of the latter. The
same holds true.for possible future maintenance. Thirdly, the cities
will have to pay the bill for the work when complete, but will only
get this money back over a 20 year or so period, and at the same time,
more than likely, paying out more for interest than recieving on the
tax assesment. Now it seems to us that you don't have to be a rocket
scientist to figure out that by doing the higher priced project
everyone loses except the contractors doing the work.
We would much rather pay our fair share of a $10,000.00 project
and any future maintenance costs than to saddle our property with a
value and use decreasing easement and a large assessment on our taxes.
Let's get out of La La band, where money grows on trees, and back
to the real world where people have families that need food, clothing,
and shelter, and pay their fair share of taxes so that ALL may
benefit.
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e11W 11190 We do hope that we can come to a fair and equitable solution to
May 6, 1990
Page 3
this dilema. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Theisen
Ruth A. Theisen
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 9, 1990
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: FIRE APPEALS HEARING
On April 30th we again met with representatives of the Gaughan
Companies concerning their objection to additional audible horns
placed within the apartment units at the Harbor Place Apartments.
The representatives were not amenable to a suggestion that I made
regarding putting this requirement off until a latter date in
order to lessen the financial burden.
The Gaughan Companies have requested an appeals hearing before
the City Council at their regular Council meeting on June 18th.
That was the soonest date agreeable to them. They wanted to put
if off even longer!
Supporting documents from public safety, as well as Gaughan
Companies representatives will be forthcoming.
RJC/sb
cc: Lyle C. Robinson - Fire Chief
Laurie Rauenhorst - City Clerk
Cavi Ru, 1. 1 ,90
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
1
DATE: May 1, 1990
TO: Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
FROM: Kevin C. Leuer, Fire Inspector
SUBJECT: 090014 LAUKA, PARKERS LAKE FIFTH EDITION all
In reviewing this plan it appears that islands are proposed in the center of
the cul-de-sacs. The Fire Department is not in support of this because the
islands significantly reduce the ability for fire apparatus to turn around and
set up efficiently.
I recently took our aerial apparatus into the edition just south of this
location and discovered that this size of apparatus cannot turn around in the
cul-de-sacs without stopping and backing up several times when the center
islands are provided. If a car is parked in the cul-de-sac it is impossible
to get most of our fire apparatus into, or through, these areas.
The center islands in the cul-de-sacs could significantly reduce our response
times and hinder the ability to set up apparatus at the scene of a fire.
KCL:lk
CC: Lyle C. Robinson, Fire Chief
CIM �,Ay: 11 ,90
MEMO
DATE: May 11, 1990
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Helen LaFav xlvr mmunications Coordinator
SUBJECT: FLYER ON PLASTICS RECYCLING
As you know, Plymouth, along with Minnetonka and Golden Valley,
has arranged to add plastics to the materials that are picked up
as part of our curbside recycling program.
Consequently, we have arranged to produce a flyer to publicize
this change in cooperation with Minnetonka and Golden Valley.
This will allow all three cities to share the cost of setting up
the flyer and prevent each city from recreating the wheel as far
as developing a flyer to publicize this addition to the curbside
recycling program.
Attached is a copy of the Minnetonka version. We will be
modifying it to reflect the change in Plymouth's program. We
will also add information on Plymouth's yard waste compost site.
The flyer will be distributed as an insert in the June issue of
the "Plymouth News" in order to save on mailing costs.
Beginning ,; n c. ( I
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water, and PRANG
laundry ASN Wy WATER
roduct L SOAP
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MinnetQQIfa residents can
now add the following plastic
bottles to their recycling
containers for curbside
collection each week:
■ PLASTIC POP BOTTLES
■ PLASTIC N01K BOTTLES
■ PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES
■ PLASTIC LAUNDRY
PRODUCT BOTTLES
(except bleach bottles).
At present, we are not able
to recycle all household
plastics, and can only collect
plastic bottles as listed above.
Other plastic containers
should be re -used or placed in
your household garbage.
The recycling drivers will
leave unacceptable plastic
items in your container.
Please throw those away.
Why recycle plastic pop,
milk, water and laundry
product bottles?
Recycling pop, milk, water
and laundry product bottles
saves valuable natural
resources, energy, and
provides materi-
als that can be
made into useful
products. Some
products
already made
from recycled plas-
tic include: back-
ing ., ing for carpet,
fiberfill for clothes
and sleeping bags,
lumber and building materials,
drainage pipe, and recycling
containers.
Recycling the pop, milk,
water and laundry product
bottles may also save space in
your garbage can. This could
help you qualify for a
"reduced volume" garbage
rate. Please check with your
garbage hauler for details.
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Yardwaste
Leaves and
Grass Clippings
State Law
prohibits yardwaste from
Large amounts of brush
should be hauled to Hennepin
County's Tree Disposal site in
Maple Grove. There is a small
fee. Call the Recycling Coor-
dinator for more details.
Brush can also be
chipped into mulch which
can be placed around trees
for protection and to pre-
serve moisture. Chippers
can be rented, or local con-
tractors hired to chip the
brush for you.
being mixed with your regular
garbage. It must be composted
problem Materials and
or separately collected and
Household Hazardous
taken to a composting facility.
Your garbage hauler will col-
Waste
lett your separated yard-
The 1990 Recycling and
waste. There may be an
Solid Waste Guide contains
additional fee for collection,
information for proper dis-
depending on your hauler and
posal of used motor oil, tires,
what level of service you have
batteries, and appliances.
contracted for. Please check
The Guide also contains infor-
with your garbage hauler.
mation about Household
The City of Uku t aXr&-,,,Iazardous Waste (MM.
encourages residents to con-
Some HHW should be saved
sider backyard composting as
for HHW collection in the fall,
a method of handling yard-
however, many materials can
waste. If properly managed, a
be disposed of safely. For
compost pile will provide a
example, dried paint can be
material that is
placed in your regular
rich in nutri-
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If the paint is completely
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dispose with your regular
around plant-
garbage. To dry paint, follow
ings. Information about how
the steps below:
to begin composting is avail-
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The City also encourages
board
residents not to collect grass
box with
clippings when mowing the
a plastic bag.
lawn. "Mulching" the clip-
Pat the
pings, by just leaving
bottom
them on the lawn, provides
down flat.
nutrients for the lawn just
2. Pour
like fertilizer, and helps
in a thin
keep in moisture.
layer and
let it dry.
Brush
Small amounts of sticks
and brush can be tied secure-
ly into 3 foot bundles weigh-
ing under 30 pounds and
collected with your regular
garbage. Please check with
your garbage hauler to see if
there is an additional charge
or how the brush should
be prepared.
3. Repeat the process until
all the paint is dry.
4. Tie up the bag and place
in your trash. Place the
empty cans (with covers
removed) in the trash.
Do this in a well -ventilated
area and keep the box out of
reach of children and pets.
Small amounts of paint can be
dried right in the can, or
spread on newspaper to dry.
When dry, place in your
trash.
Spring Cleaning
When doing spring cleaning,
unwanted items that are in
good condition can be donated
to charitable organizations for
resale, or consider having
your own garage sale.
Recycling Drop-off
Center
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milk, water, and
laundry product
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ANNUAL MEETING
West Suburban Mediation Center
When: Thursday, May 17, 1990
7:00-9:00 F.M.
Where: Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Dining Room
Speaker: Stephen Cooper
Commissioner
Minnesota Department of
Human Rights
Election of Officers
Volunteer Recognition
Refreshments
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The concept of alternative dispute resolution,(ADR), mediation being one
type, is used nearly everywhere in the United States as well as in several
foreign countries. West Suburban Mediation Center, serving thirty-one
communities in its service area (all west, south and two northwest suburbs)
is committed to relieve the court system of cases more appropriately served
by mediation and to relieve the pressures on Mayors, City Councils, City staff.
Police Officers and school professionals.
The juvenile offender program holds the juvenile accountable for his/her
offenses, yet has a part to play in deciding the method of restitution and/or
community service, experiencing new avenues of introspection, responsi-
bility and self-discipline. Parents and family members learn additional
methods of constructive communication to aid them in future problems they
may face.
The use of mediation to resolve conflicts enables people to work together
to solve their own problems and thereby build healthy, peaceful neighbor-
hoods and stronger communities.
PROCESS
Mediation is an extremely successful process to use to resolve disputes.
The services, provided by trained volunteers, are scheduled at the
convenience of the parties involved, in a local city hail or community center.
Typically, two mediators are present to assist the disputants to reach a
mutually acceptable agreement in a two hour hearing.
Once the agreement is reached, the terms are written down and signed
by all present. Follow-up insures that the terms of the agreement are
honored by both sides.
Many people prefer the face-to-face approach because the mediators
are trained to be impartial, and a settlement can usually be achieved
relatively quickly. The hearings are informal, confidential and voluntary.
x x x x x x s x x s x x x x x s s x x x** x x x x s x x x
FINANCIAL REPORT
Expenses: $43,520 Income: $40,732
Fund Balance I/ 1 /89 - $5,937 Fund Balance 1/1/90 - $3,149
am K&Y i 1 '90
Sources of Income: Hennepin County; Cities of Hopkins, St. Louis Park,
Bloomington, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Edina, Eden Prairie,
Richfield, Victoria; Hopkins Raspberry Festival Association; Hopkins Jaycees;
Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA); Prudential; Travelers
Company Foundation; Ridgedale State Bank; First Minnetonka City Bank;
G.E. Capital Fleet Services; Fundraiser; Individuals.
1989 BOARD MEMBERS
Cheri Fischer, Chair; Timothy Moran, Vice -Chair; Dr. James McDonough,
Secretary; Chip Whitacre, Treasurer; Robert Carlson, At Large; Tolly
Kizilos, At Large; Richard Pavelka, At Large; Peter Iversen, Eden Prairie
Representative; Don Fraley, Plymouth Representative, Frank Commers,
At Large; Officer Charles Walerius, At Large; Gilbert Bakeberg, At Large,
(deceased). Juvenile Judge Allen Oleisky, Honorary Board Member.
STAFF: Susan Nelson, Executive Director; Virginia Mezera, Case Developer
MEDIATOR TRAINING CLASS - SPRING 1989
1989 MEDIATORS
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Naomi Anderson; Rhonda Simpson Brown; Bob Carlson; Frank Commers;
Denis Diekhoff; Jan Dietrich; Bob Ehrenberg; Cheri Fischer; Tom Fiutak;
Don Fraley; Bernard Gingold; Thomas Gunderson; Jean Johnson; Shelley
Kordell; Connie Lano; Jay Levenson; Roger Lindquist; Florence Lowe;
Priscilla McGunnigle; Timothy Moran; James Nelson; Ellie Ogden; Rich Kessler;
Sandra Ohlgren; John O'Loughlin; John Ott, Richard Pouliot; Les Puett;
Jim Ryan, Charles Sanders; Mark Sarenpa; Scott Thompson. Gilbert Bakeberg,
deceased.
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TYPES OF CASES
(ranked from highest to
lowest percentage)
Business/Consumer
Neighbor Disputes
Assault
Intra -family Disputes
Shoplifting
Employer/employee
Theft
Malicious Mischief
Truancy
Other
1989 CASE ACTIVITY REPORT
(increases over 1988 )
272 Cases...............................123%
1065 Individuals .................102%
99 Mediated Cases.............135%
89 Conciliated Cases ........... 242%
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EVALUATIONS
All parties in a mediation are sent an evaluation form following the hearing.
They are asked to give a rating to several questions such as: the overall
quality of the service, if promptly administered, the mediators effectiveness
and if mediation served their needs. The responses for 1989 were very
positive.
93% would use the service again and would
recommend the program to others.
WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
32 10th Avenue South
Suite 214
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
933-0005
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CITY,,,. CRYSTAL
May 8, 1990
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, MN 55422-1696 •537-8421
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Mayor and City Council Members
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
The Crystal Human Relations Commission, in cooperation with the
Northwest Suburban Coalition of Human Rights Commissions, invites
you to our next coalition meeting on May 19, 1990, at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held at the Crystal City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The meeting will adjourn
promptly at 11:00 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served.
By attending this meeting, you will be able to acquaint yourself
with the work our commissions are doing in the communities of
Crystal, Robbinsdale, and Golden Valley to ensure human rights for
the citizens and employees of our cities. We work together, where
possible, to achieve these goals.
You may wish to consider the formation of a Human Rights or Human
Relations Commission in your own city. We would be happy to have
you attend our joint meeting and will answer any questions you may
have concerning the operation of such a commission.
I look forward to meeting you on Saturday, May 19.
Very truly yours,
Linda E. Museus
Chair
Human Relations Commission
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 10, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Mark S. Peterson, Superintendent of Parks
SUBJECT: VOLUNTEER GARDENER PROGRAM
We had our first meeting of the Green Thumb or Volunteer Gardener Program
at Parkers Lake on May 9, 1990. I am happy to say that five individuals
and two groups have volunteered to plant and care for all of our flower
gardens at Parkers Lake. The initial planting is scheduled for Saturday,
May 19th followed by a weekly care program throughout the summer. The
following is a list of the individuals and organizations involved in the
program:
1. Sarah Hurst
2. Fred Lips
3. LeAnn Loren
4. Joyce Webber
5. Mikel Abele (Eagle Scout Project)
6. Mable Swanson - Representing the Medicine Lake Garden Club
7. Marlene Tollefson - Representing the Plymouth Women of Today
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U S WEST Communications
200 South 51h Street Room 2300
Minneapolis. Minnesota 55402
612 344.5167
John C. Innes
General Manager -
Public Affairs
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May 4, 1990
Mr. Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Frank:
I MWEUSrNICATIONS
Thank you very much for your help in resolving the easement
question concerning Ron James property. I understand everything
worked out extremely well.
If you ever need anything from U S WEST, please give me a
call.
Sincerely,
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Mr. James Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
I recently read in the Plymouth Post a
Plymouth was exploring the possibility
study the city's long range financial
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n article that reported that the City of
of forming a financial task force to
plan.
I am a Certified Public Accountant and Partner with the firm of Larson, Allen,
Weishair & Co. and would be interested in serving on such a task force if one is
formed. I have been a resident of Plymouth for the past 5 years and anticipate
living in Plymouth for many more. I graduated from the University of Minnesota
in 1977 and have spent the past 13 years working with many organizations in
formulating long range financial plans. I primarily work with not-for-profit
tax-exempt organizations in government -regulated industries. I have been
involved as the chief financial person in approximately $50 million of
tax-exempt revenue bond issues and $5 million of tax increment financing. I
currently work with two Minnesota municipalities.
In general, I believe I have the experience and abilities, as well as the
desire, to contribute to such a task force if one is formed. Please contact me
if plans for such a task force proceed and volunteers are needed. My home
telphone number and address is 593-5964, 9820 -29th Avenue North.
Very truly yours,
LARSON, ALLEN, WEISHAIR & CO.
Certified Public Accountants
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Michael D. McConnell, C.P.A.
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1800 INTERCHANGE TOWER, 600 SOUTH HIGHWAY 169
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426612 546.2211
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May 3, 1990
The Honorable Kim M. Bergman
Mayor of the City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Subject: Status Update on Elm Creek Interceptor Study
Dear Mayor Bergman:
612-420-4000
The Elm Creek Interceptor Study is well on its way to becoming a reality! Both
the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission approved
the necessary amendments to the Commission's 1990 Capital Improvement Program
so that a consultant could be hired and the study completed by mid-1991.
A copy of the Metropolitan Council write-up and the resolution adopted on
April 26, 1990 is attached for your records. Please note that the study must
include consideration of an option where sewage from Medina and Plymouth would
be conveyed through the Plymouth lift station instead of the Elm Creek
interceptor. Such an option may be a solution for the short term but may not
satisfy the long-term needs of the Elm Creek communities.
I would like to thank you and your community for its support of this much needed
study. It's only through our joint efforts that the study has progressed to the
point where it can now begin. Your continued support and input will be needed
as the study is completed in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Q. WA'.�
mes P. Deane
Mayor
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4545 Nathan bine • PlYntoi 1h. MN 5.5442 • 612-5.59-1012
Date: 5 - 3 - 9 0
Dear Mayor Kim Bergman and the members of Plymouth City Council,
I am very concerned about the Earth, and as a member of Plymouth
Ponds community, I would like to express my views on recycling
at multi -family communities.
I am willing to recycle my aluminum cans, newspaper and glass and
feel that it is your responsibility as our representitives to
serve our community with recycling services.
Please contact our Resident Manager to immediately discuss opportunities
of Plymouth Ponds to be the pilot community for multi -family
recycling.
Sincerely,
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Date:
Dear Mayor Kim Bergman and the members of Plymouth City Council,
I am very concerned about the Earth, and as a member of Plymouth
Ponds community, I would like to express my views on recycling
at multi -family communities.
I am willing to recycle my aluminum cans, newspaper and glass and
feel that it is your responsibility as our representitives to
serve our community with recycling services.
Please contact our Resident Manager to immediately discuss opportunities
of Plymouth Ponds to be the pilot community for multi -family
recycling.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 4, 1990
TO: Chief Carlquist
FROM: Officer Way
SUBJECT: RUNNING RADAR ON MEDICINE RIDGE
This evening at about 1945 hours I was running stationery radar for north
bound Medicine Ridge and I was parked in front of 2825 Medicine Ridge. The
resident came out and asked me if there was a problem; I told him that there
wasn't, that I was running radar and he said that he would have to build a
sign saying radar trap and put it up in his yard. �He then walked away.
I finished my meal; I got out of the squad and approached the fellow and
asked him if he had strong feelings about me running radar there and he said
"yes I do, I don't like it". I asked him to share why he didn't like it and
he said that it was because I was just picking on cars coming over the hill,
and that the only reason I was there was because there was a City Council
member living in the neighborhood and that if that person was not living
there that I wouldn't be there.
I tried to explain to him that I had been working this area for the last
three years and that I felt that there was value to it because of the speed
that cars were traveling along Medicine Ridge. He did not regard this and I
also tried to explain to him that I was unaware that there was a City Council
person living in the neighborhood and he did not believe this. He said that
he would complain about my being there.
This is for your information should you get
however, that when I am on mid shift in the
out radar surveillance in this area and people
for doing so; and one gentleman even brought m
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May 4, 1990 PLYMOUTR
Mark McCullough
1900 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, MN
Dear Mr. McCullough:
I am writing in response to your April 25 letter with regard to Heritage
Neighborhood Park. The City's practice has been not to fence boundary lines
of neighborhood parks. I have instructed our maintenance division to prepare
signs to be placed on both Rosewood Lane and on the park boundary, stating
this is "private property -no trespassing." I hope this will alleviate the
problem. We recently made this same type of installation at St. Mary's Park
between two residential homes. So far, it seems to be working in that
particular case.
By way of this memorandum, I am copying my response to the City Council, so
they are aware of how I have responded to your request. The signs should be
in place by Friday, May 11. I am optimistic this will curb most of the
problem.
Thank you for calling this matter to our attention.
Sincerely,
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Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
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MARK C. MCCULLOUGH
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Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Blank:
1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST
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.
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Eric Blank lae,g-le—PIAL,
Director of Parks and Recreation
3400 Plymouth Boulevard �.
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 be -de --signed 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
041 k4 Zi vg ighborhood as defined in design standard.
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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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1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-1893
(612) 333 • 151 -
August 5, 1987
Re: Heritage Ridge and North Park
Trail, County Road 61 Park
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
t' at the contractor has been advised to do some additional work on the berm. I
want to make sure that this is not forgotten, and I believe it would be in the
city's best interest to do the work with the contractor still on location. I've
indic=ated on the enclosed map the areas of the berm I feel should be. restored,
per the agreement with the city.
Our neighborhood is also concerned with the potential use of the trail by
motorized vehicles (minibikes, ATVs, etc.) At other city parks I've noticed that
at key entry points "Non-h;otorized Vehicles Only" signs have been placed. Our
neighborhood would request that such signs be placed at all entrances to this
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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 tip 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
lake Highlands and Heritage West One and Two, advising them that public park
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s . �-bn 34th Avenue near Sycamore Lane, and that there is no
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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.
NICM:slr
Enclosures
cc: Jim Willis
Fred Moore
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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 PiYmouth 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-
ber Crain, to adopt the consent agenda with the deletion of Item
6-F.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Crain, to approve the minutes of the March 16 Regular Coun-
cil meeting as submitted.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Blank presented the final plans and specifications for
Amhurst, Rolling Hills, and County Road 61 parks. Since the '
preliminary plans for Amhurst were first presented, soil borings
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 development of the property to the south.
Mayor Schneider asked that, if the trail is not installed now,
It be marked in some manner so that people buying the adjacent
lots know the trail location. Director Blank commented that
there are no adjar_ent lots since it is street right-of-way.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 4
MINUTES - REGULAR
MEETING, MARCH 16
1987
Item 5*
FINAL PLANS & SPECS
1987 PARK PROJECTS
Item 6-A
1-1 CL vn t_l 17�/
P�.ge 86
Rolling Hills will cost approximately $95,000 with the possibil-
ity of deleting the westerly trail loop and moving the bridge.
Couticilmember Vasiliou asked if the neighbors knew that a cable
ridie 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
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 Blank stated he would contact the DNR about this mat-
ter. He stated that County Read 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 F)drk 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 Lite trail angle and close off the area which will be cut by
the trail.
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Page 87 p
Director Blank stated the playground equipment will be purchased
directly from the manufacturers to reduce costs.
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Manager Willis stated the cable ride will be shown as a deduct
alternate item in the specifications.'
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-203
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-203 APPROVING FINAL FINAL PLAN & SP C97—
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 Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-204
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-204 APPROVING DISBURSE- DISBURSEMENTS FOR
MENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1987 in the amount of PERIOD ENDING 2/28/157
$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 Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-207
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-207 APPROVING PLANS AND APPROVING PLA.W
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, GROVES ORDERING BIDS, GROVES
OFFICE PARK, STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 648. + OFFICE PARK'IMPROVE-
MENTS, PROJECT 648
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 on DRAINAGE IMPROVE11- PtTS
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 Wood
Creek Addition.
Motion carried, four ayes.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councitmem-
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION N0.•87-208 ORDERING PUBLIC HEAR-
ING ON THE P;?OPOSED VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR PONDING
GUT' OTS "B" AND "C", HERITAGE 'NEST ADDITION for April 20, 1987
dt 7:30 p.m.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-208
ORDERING -H E7 RING
EASEMENT VACATION
HERITAGE WEST ADDN.
Item 6-G-1*
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION NO. 87-209
ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 57-209 ORDERING PUBLIC HEAR- ORDERING HEARING
ING ON THE PROPOSED VACATICN OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, OUTLOTS "A", EASEMENT VACATION
"C", AND "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.
MOTION 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.
Motion carried on a Roll .Call vote, four ayes. (83054)
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 stdcus report. PROSECT 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
plimping on well 8 was done last week to remove sand. Item 7-B
Mdyor Schneider asked that, if there is arty 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 s.cund 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. TherV are four al.terttatives, each of which have DRIVE TRAFFIC STUDY
advantages and disddvantagc_s. The study is to put costs with Item 7-D
each one.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-212 AUTHORIZING ENGI-
NEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY, WEST MEDICINE LAK` DRIVE TRAIL FROM
26TH AVENUE TO HIGHWAY 55, CITY PROJECT NO. 663.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-211
AUTHOR IZ.ING STUgY
W. MEDICINE LAKE ;DRI:-
fRAIL, PROJECT 663
Item 7-D
Director Moore stated this action would authorize a proposal on SCHMIDT LACE ROAD EX-.
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 riot 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 dlterndtives.
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 '
SUMP pumps are illegally connected, however, there is 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. Part of the plan is to show the solution and Its
cost.
Mayor Schneider stated he would like to get permission from a
substantial number of the residents before awarding the bid.
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SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATIO'
AMBER WOODS AREA
Item 7-F
Nd,:ch 23, 19:57
P-.ige 90 ' �+
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Oun Zenz, Donoh-je and Associates, pointed out that they have a
.SUi ess ratio of rledr.ly 80% be sending a letter to the resi-
dents. 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-
ber Zitur, to
RESOLUTION NO. 87-213
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 87-213 AUTHORIZING INFILTRA-
TION/INFLOW STUDY, AMBER WOODS/HUGHES ADDITIONS.
AUTHOR I ING I I UDY
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 on March
STATUS OF INSURANCE
30 after Its study session to
award the insurance contract.
Item 7-G
MOTION was Marie by i•layolr Schneider, seconded by Councilmember
Crain, to
schedule a special Council meeting for March 30.
Motion carried, four ayes.
MdAdger Willis introduced Helen LaFave the City's new Communica-
tions Coordinator
COMMUNICATIONS COOP,DI-
and 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.
11 oger Willis presented notes from his meetings with the indi- REPORT ON COUNCILMEMBF_R
viduai m -embers of the Council over the past month. Councilmem- MEETINGS
bers agreed they were accurate and Manager Willis stated he will Item 7-I
inform them of any follow up on particular items.
r•'anager W.1ilis explained the ongoing discussions at the legisla-
ture concerning the Hennepin Conservation District's desire to
r?gulate ground water as provided in S.F. 353 and H.F. 373.
i'nuncilmember 1'asiliou pointed out that she has had inquiries
ah -out advertising on ball.00ns as well as the availability of
food at the dedication.
Co-unclinember Zitur !>'Iggested that, if there is to be food,
�'sC:��J`• bjr:eis b% pir(jv);iif'C1 tor .i1iI."r.
B3 dri` �,t:Aii-d Ll;e� lime r.o control the n�.
rnber of vendors
in •.d,;� the rk
p•,syuir!: then to clean up 1itLer and pay
t r'ity the ; _ cif - t s.
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Cihi APR 27'go
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Item 7-3
PARKERS LAKE DEDICATION
Item 7-K
age VI
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 hds 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.
City Clerk
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May 8, 1990
LaDonna Hoy, Director
Interfaith Outreach and
C mwnity Partners
110 Grand Avenue South
Wayzata, M 55391-1872
CIN OF
PLYMOUTI+
SUBJECT: 1991 FUIM= RBQMST FROM 7M CITY CF PLYMU!'H
Dear M. Hoy:
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 expressed interest in 1991 funding.
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 eanpeting for city support. In addition, the City Council
specifically requires:
1. A ocpy 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 nonprofit
groups (Churches, county)-
3.
ty).
3. Information on any and all surpluses or reserves created or
maintained by you 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.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
LaDonna Hoy
May 8, 1990
Page 2
Please let me know if you have any questions about this letter. My phone
number is 550-50 3.
Sincerel.v7
Fran�j lei
Asst ant City Manager
FB:kec
cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Mayor & City Council
S.F. 5/28/90
February 12, 1990
Mr. Frank Boyles, Asst. City Manager
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
INTERFAITH OUTREACH
& COMMUNITY PARTNERS
"People Uniting to Help People"
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners is a nonprofit partner-
ship of local churches, schools, government, businesses, community
groups, foundations--people--united by a common commitment to help
people of our community. The Communities we serve are Hamel, Maple
Plain, West Medicine Lake, Southwest Plymouth, Long Lake, Medina,
Orono and Wayzata. Our services include a broad range of emergency
services e.g., information, advocacy, referral, funds, a food and
clothing shelf and specialized services such as a Befriender program,
a Transportation Program, Single Parent Services, Housing Advocacy
and a Holiday Outreach Program. For the past ten years we have been
serving the local community and as our services have grown, so has
the need for cross sector financial support.
Local government has been a very critical part of our growth history
and we are anxious to continue that partnership and to deepen it.
�-We would very much appreciate information relative to the process
for submitting proposals for funding for the next budget year. Thank
you so much for all past encouragement and for giving this request
-your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
LaDonna Hoy, Director
INTERFAITH OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY PARTAERS
LH/ j c
Encs.
P.S.. As you may know, we are in our new home... 110 Grand Avenue S.
in Wayzata and would love to have you come by to see our new place
and to enthuse with us about future possibilities.
110 Grand Avenue South, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1872 473-2436
February 15, 1990
LaDonna Hoy, Director
Interfaith Outreach and
Community Partners
110 Grand Avenue South
Wayzata, MN 55391-1872
SUBJECT: FUNDING REQUEST FOR 1991
Dear Ms. Hoy:
CI1Y OF
PLYMOUTH
Your February 12, 1990 letter inquired about the process which the City of
Plymouth uses to facilitate human service agency funding requests during the
annual City budget cycle. The City Council's past practice has been to
notify those human service agencies which the City is currently funding.
The agencies then make their written request. Included with the request is
the report regarding the types of services supplied to Plymouth residents
and the number of persons served during the preceding year.
I am attaching for your information a copy of the City Council's policy with
respect to funding human service agencies. I do not know yet whether the
City Council will want the staff to contact all human service agencies who
have expressed an interest in funding for 1991, or only those agencies which
actually received 1990 funding. That will be a determination the City
Council will make1 ter this year. Feel free to contact me in June so I can
bring you up to dA on this subject. My number is 550-5013.
Franes
Assi'st'ant City Manager
FB:kec
cc: Mayor and City Council
com MAy 11-90
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550.5000
POLICY RELATING TO CITY FUNDING OF HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES
Resolution No. 84-506
July 23, 1984
IN GENERAL
The City Council is aware that there are many worthwhile human service agencies
serving metropolitan area residents and that such organizations are supported
primarily through public and private contributions. Contributions to such agencies
from the City of Plymouth, when made, will be distributed in accordance with this
policy.
POLICY GUIDELINES
The Plymouth City Council is responsible for periodically determining whether a
financial or in-kind contribution will be made by the City to assist human service
agencies. The City Council will consider the following guidelines in determining
which human service agency(ies), if any, receive funding. This policy should not be
construed to obligate the City Council to provide funding or in-kind human service
contributions.
1. The City Council shall not normally engage in long term (multi-year) funding to
any human service agency. Instead, all funding shall be evaluated for impact and
appropriateness each year.
2. The City Council will normally consider human service priorities established
annually by the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board and Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Planning Board and will confine funding to those identified
priorities.
3. Human service agencies will be expected to provide data substantiating the need
for their specific type of service within the Plymouth community. Specific
figures on the Plymouth population(s) served through their efforts, fiscal
analysis of cost of delivery of such services and documentation that their
services do not duplicate those of other agencies serving the Plymouth population.
4. The City Council will only consider funding programs or agencies which can demon-
strate that the funds are used solely to provide services to Plymouth residents.
5. The City will give preference to funding human service delivery agencies that act
as an advocate and advisor regarding other available human services for the
Plymouth population.
6. Funding requests will normally be considered in relation to existing City human
service commitments and the target populations served.
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COW Wil/ 11. In
Resolution No. 84-506 �.
Page 2
7. Preference will be given to agencies or programs which:
a) Have taken affirmative efforts to raise funds to support their efforts.
b) Demonstrate in their budgets that there is a continuing concentration on
minimizing adminsitrative and overhead costs.
c) Cannot be effectively or fully funded through other sources.
d) Sponsor programs which have verifiable benefits to the community at large -
for example, programs that put people to work or enhance the effectiveness of
City service delivery programs.
e) Make effective use of volunteer skills and in-kind contributions to reduce the
cost of program/service delivery.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE��
Bureau of the Census
` Regional Census Center
Kansas City, MO 64191-1390
�ArEs 0*
Edina District Office #2626
U.S. BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
4444 W. 76th St.
Edina, MN 55435-5112
(612) 835-4938
May 2, 1990
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Attn: Ms Val Krisko
Thank you for the use of your space for the testing of
U.S. Census applicants.
As a result of your space donation, we have many qualified
applicants from your area. However, we are still recruiting,
due to the expected turnover. Interested applicants should
call 835-1623 for more information.
Just a reminder for residents in your area: It's not too
late to mail us your completed census forms!
Thank you once again for your help in the 1990 Census.
Sincerely,
/Janice M. Reak
District Office Manager
c1h9 te"y 11 ,
5/10/90
Robert W. Carlson
10530 33rd Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Robert:
Thank you for your letter dated 5/1/90 regarding the city's watering of
the grounds around the water plant. I believe that indeed the system is
automatic and that no one was assinged to shut it off. I will forward your
letter to the appropriate city staff to find out exactly what happened.
Thanks again for bringing this to my attention. Keep up your efforts at
conserving water, I am.
Sincerely yours,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
&IP± KA{ 11 '90
The Honorable Kim Bergman
Mayor of Plymouth
City Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
Robert W. Carlson
10530 33r6 Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55441
May 1, 1990
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As a citizen of Plymouth who has faithfully adhered to watering
restrictions over the past few years, and who is disgusted to see
the amount of lawn watering which is done in Plymouth even when
it is being done in accordance with the restrictions, I would
like to report to you an episode which I find intolerable.
While out running early this morning, I passed near the new water
treatment plant at the intersection of Zachary and County Road 9.
I was dumbfounded to find that the lawn sprinkling system at the
facility was going full bore - on a day when the ground is still
saturated following a week of beautiful, soaking rains.
When the City is asking for the cooperation of its citizens to
conserve our water supplies, it is the height of hypocrisy for
the City to be watering the lawn at one of its facilities when
there is absolutely no need for it.
No doubt you will tell me that the sprinkling system at the
facility is set to water on certain days. Fine, but let's have
the good sense to turn off the system when there is no need to
use it. Surely this would be quite simple to do, if someone just
used a little common sense and forethought.
I see enough sprinkling systems running on the day after a good
rain, or even during a good rain. Please let's not have the City
contributino to this thouohtless use of our water.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Carlson
5/10/90
Susan Tierney
625 Jewel In.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Susie:
Thank you for your letter regarding taking care of the Earth. I support
you 10056! I am a member of "Kids for Saving Earth", and I tell people to
join whenever I can. You are doing a great job by reminding adults to do
what they can to conserve our natural resources. If you see someone
causing pollution, report them!
Keep up the good work Susie, don't give up, stay involved in saving the
Earth, it will pay off!
Your friend,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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5/10/90
Carl L. Harstad
15710 County Rd. 9
Apt. 209
Plymouth, MN 55446-2608
Dear Carl:
Thank you for your letter dated 4/21/90. I will forward your letter to
the appropriate city staff in regards to the trash problem you describe in
your letter.
Its obvious that our efforts to communicate with all the citizens of
Plymouth is far from perfect. I will ask the city manager what we can do
to communicate with apartment dwellers, as we now do with homeowners.
I will ask our city staff to mail you our community handbook so that you
can be fully informed about Plymouth.
Thank you for bringing this communication problem to my attention. I
am committed, as is the city council, to it's improvement.
Sincerely yours,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
(AM MAY 11
Carl -L. Harstad
15710 County Road 9
Apt. 209
Plymouth, MN 55446-2608
(612) 550-1254 :
April 21, 1990
Mayor Sim M. Bergman
City of Plymouth '
Plymouth City Center �r
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55446
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.
Sincere y,
Carl L. H rstad
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PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Carl Harstad
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On -4/30/90, - -received a detail concerning a letter Mayor . -Bergman . •had
received -concerning the creek ditch between -Vicksburg Village Apartments
and Plymouth-Creek-Townhomes. The above-mentioned -Mr, Harstad complained
of the creek - being -full -of - debris -from the - construction of -Vicksburg
Village Apartments and. -also- that -he had observed residents of the
townhouses -using the creek as -a dump site -for their -yard debris, dog
droppings, etc.. Mr.-Harstad also indicated that the creek is apparently
choked with grass, weeds and brush.
In inspecting the property, I found no construction debris to be present.
In regards to dumping by the -residents, I also found no -evidence of this.
I did observe some -paper -caught within the weeds -and grass along -the creek.
Also -the creek is choked with grass, weeds and brush as Mr. Harstad
mentions.
At this time, this should be -considered no existence of a public nuisance
and -.therefore this 'complaint should be considered unfounded. Nothing
further.
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PERSONS ARRESTEO— SUSPECTS— WITNESSES i ADDITIONAL DETAILED REPORT ON CONTINUATION SHEET
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5/10/90
Pat Silver
BSA Troop 570
Messiah Methodist
3310 Vagabond Ln. N.
Plymouth, MIS
Dear Pat:
Thank you for your letter regarding banning cigarette vending machines.
I will forward your letter to the city council. We don't know if banning
these machines is legal yet, so we have asked merchants that have the
machines to place them where they are visible, and to make sure that only
those over 18 use them.
Sincerely yours,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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Terrance E. Silver
BSA Troop 570
Messiah Merthodist
3310 Vagabond Ln. N.
Plymouth, MH
Dear Terry:
Thank you for your letter regarding the comnunity center. I will pass
your letter on to the council. It's been my experience in life, and observ-
ing people that things that are free are not appreciated as they should
be. (an example might be if you could drink all the pop you wanted for
free, chances are that you'd have alot of half full cans sitting around)
Sincerely yours,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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Wayne Woo - President
Plymouth Lion's Club
3100 Niagara Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Wayne:
The Plymouth Police Department extends a sincere thank you to the
Lion's Club for an enjoyable evening on May 8, 1990.
The walleye dinner was excellent and the guest speaker certainly
held our interest in his travelogue of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
More important was the social interaction between members of our
two organizations, both of which are dedicated to making Plymouth
a better place to live, work and play.
Your generous donation to the Crime Prevention Fund will assist
us in that common goal.
Thanks to you all!
Sinc y,
Richard J. Carlquist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
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Plymouth City Hall Staff
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear City Hall Staff:
On behalf of West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, we would like
to thank you for your assistance and cooperation in working with the Energy
Assistance Program.
By decentralizing our application process, which the use of your facility has
allowed, we were able to serve more households at a lower cost than we would
have otherwise been able to. In addition, by decentralizing this service throughout
the Suburban Hennepin area, we have been able to give some community identity
to the program and make the process more convenient for approximately 102
households that applied at the Plymouth City Hall location.
We will forward a copy of the Energy Assistance Program Annual report to
show you how the program has impacted your area. Please share it with the
people in your community. Again, thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Lisa Cohen
Energy Assistance
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Don Wennberg
1619 Black Oaks Place
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Wennberg:
The City Council liked your idea for keeping the name "Plymouth News" as the
permanent name for the city newsletter! Therefore, I am pleased to be
enclosing the $50 prize money from the "Name the Newsletter" contest.
Of the nearly 200 entries we received, you were the only person to suggest
that we keep the name "Plymouth News."
Thank you for taking the time to submit an entry and I hope that you will
continue to read the City newsletter.
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
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