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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-28-1990N CIN 1 0 PLYMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM June 28, 1990 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING $100 Winner Edwin & Marcella Mueller 1625 Fountain Lane North Next Week: $100 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, July 2, 7:00 P.M. Regular City Council meeting in City Council Chambers. 2. HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Wednesday, July 4. 3. MEETING CALENDAR -- The July meeting calendar is attached. (M-3) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM JUNE 28, 1990 PAGE 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. MINUTES: a. Joint Meeting - Plymouth/Maple Grove City Councils, June 11, 1990. (I -1a) b. Planning Commission, June 13, 1990. (I -lb) C. Outside Storage, Display, and Sales Task Force Meeting, June 27, 1990. Minutes and agenda attached. (I -lc) 2. FINANCIAL TASK FORCE -- Interviews for the Financial Task Force have been scheduled at the following times on Thursday, July 5: 5:30 p.m. Jay W. Trumbower Michael P. Swenson 6:00 P.M. William E. Jackson Darrell Banks 6:30 p.m. Eugene P. Preiss William H. Mackie 7:00 p.m. Almon C. Bock II Michael D. McConnell The other four Task Force applicants are unable to attend an interview on July 5 due to holiday plans. Each of the four indicated a strong interest in the Task Force if the Council decides to schedule additional interviews. Also attached is the Financial Task Force charge as amended and approved by the City Council on June 22. (I-2) 3. TRANSIT SERVICE CHANGES -- As the Council is aware, on June 11, transit services in northeast Plymouth were revised to reformat the service to operate along the same lines as is provided in southwest Plymouth, substitute Dial -A -Ride service for midday regular route service and eliminate evening service, based upon ridership. Attached for Council information is a petition received from residents of Mission Lodge who are concerned about the discontinuation of midday service. Also attached is a letter which I have written to Mission Lodge advising them that Dial -A -Ride service is available for use during the midday and that peak hour service continues to be available for their use. Since we are in the process of preparing a Request for Proposal for service commencing April 1, 1991, I am giving some consideration to reinstalling at least one non -peak commuter/reverse commuter vehicle in lieu of Dial -A -Ride to respond to concerns such as this. (I-3) i - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM JUNE 28, 1990 PAGE 3 4. TAKE USE REGULATIONS - ALGAE CONTROL PROGRAMx CITY OF MAPLE GROVE -- In follow-up to the joint meeting between Maple Grove and Plymouth City Councils, a copy of Maple Grove's Lake Use Regulations and Algae Control Program was received from Ken Ashfeld, Maple Grove City Engineer for your review. Letter and information attached. (I-4) 5. ['AUGHAN COMPANY'S APPEAL TO UNIFORM FIRE CODE -- In accordance with City Council direction, the City Attorney is preparing a report on the Gaughan Company fire appeal. That report should be ready and available for City Council consideration at their July 16, 1990 meeting agenda. 6. DRAINAGE PROBLEM - KINGS NORTH INVOLVING KATHY LEHR -- Councilmember Vasiliou has advised me that Kathy Lehr and five of her neighbors are concerned about drainage problems in Kings North. Dan Faulkner has met with Ms. Lehr to discuss the problem. As a result of these concerns, Engineering Department personnel have taken various elevations of the property to determine their final landscape elevation. We are in the process of plotting these elevations on a map and assembling construction documents which show how the properties were to be graded according to the general construction plan and how they were to have been graded by each contractor involved in the construction and final landscaping of each home. These materials should be ready by Wednesday, July 4 in order that they can be available for the July 6 meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at Kings North. 7. "PLYMOUTH BUILDER" NEWSLETTER -- Attached is a newsletter, "Plymouth Builder," which was mailed to about 200 builders. The newsletter will also be available as a handout at the Information Counter. (I-7) 8. OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCY GUIDELINES -- The attached handout was prepared by Communications Coordinator Helen LaFave to aid staff members in improving the quality of overhead transparencies used at meetings. It is based upon information provided by Councilmember Vasiliou and the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. We will also be offering a training film in July entitled, "Can We Please Have That the Right Way Around" in hopes of enhancing staff public presentations. (I-8) 9. LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION -- Attached is a letter from Steven Tallen, Homes & Graven, Chartered, concerning Kenny's, Inc., liquor law violation. (I-9) 10. COUNCIL CONCERNS -- Councilmember Zitur received a call from a constituent expressing concern about a problem with a manhole cover with a pothole around it. Fred Moore reports that this was fixed on June 26, 1990. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM JUNE 28, 1990 PAGE 4 Additionally, the constituent asked about the possibility of having a general voice mail number at City Hall so residents could call concerning public safety or public works problems. Attached are memos responding to these concerns. (1-10) 11. NEW EMPLOYEES -- a. David Gurss has been hired as the Associate Planner. He is filling the vacancy created when Al Cottingham was hired by the City of Bemidji as its Planning Director. He will begin work on July 9, 1990. Mr. Gurss was most recently the Assistant Director of the Community Development Department of the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. Prior to his four years in Lee's Summit, Mr. Gurss served as a planner for the City of Austin, Texas. b. Paul Allan Johnson and Steven Baloun have been hired as Police Officers. Both are recent graduates of the law enforcement program at Alexandria Technical College. Paul will start on July 7. Paul has held patrol officer positions for Morton, Sacred Heart, and Granite Falls, Minnesota. Steve will report on June 29. He has no previous law enforcement experience. 12. CITY EMPLOYEES -- The following correspondence has been received on City employees: a. Letter of appreciation from Joan Jagodzinski thanking Police Officer John Sigfrinius for assistance after being locked out of her car. (I -12a) b. Letter of appreciation from Peter Parilla of St. Thomas College thanking Officer Michael Goldstein for his participation in a panel concerning jobs in law enforcement. (I -12b) c. Letter to Gladys Blackmarr thanking her for her compliment to Meter Reader Jens Ahrens for providing information concerning application for the senior citizen discount. (I -12c) 13. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Sam Sivanich, from Plymouth City Council, on the development of a community library in Plymouth. (I -13a) b. Letter to Mayor Toshiyuki Shigetomi Osaka, Japan, from Mayor Bergman. (I -13b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM JUNE 28, 1990 PAGE 5 C. Letter to John Bolton, 14310 46th Avenue North, from Park Superintendent Mark Peterson on resolution of a weed problem. This is a follow up to Mr. Bolton's appearance at the Plymouth Forum on June 18. The letter was also sent to two adjacent property owners. (I -13c) d. Letter from Ted Palomaki, 11710 - 27th Avenue North, to Mayor, regarding a request to have bicycle racks at Rainbow Foods in the Waterford Plaza Shopping Center. (I -13d) e. Letter of thanks from Jeffrey Oertel of BRW Architects, Inc., to Mayor Bergman for the opportunity to work on the upcoming maintenance building expansion. (I -13e) f. Letter of thanks from recycling winners Bernice and Carl Hapalson. (I -13f) g. Letter of complaint and response from Frank Boyles concerning community service officer from Jeffrey Colyer. (I -13g) h. Letter from Kirk Brown, President of Twin Cities Tree Trust, concerning youth from Plymouth working on park projects this summer. (I -13h) i. Letter from Joel Seela and response concerning suggestions for improvement to MTC service. (I -13i) j. Letter to John Mathews, Morley Bus Company, and Steve Mahowald, MTC, concerning midday transfers between Dial -A -Ride and regular route MTC service. (I -13j) k. Letter to Temrock Fabricating, Inc., responding to resident concern about refuse collection during early morning hours. (I -13k) 1. Letter to Joe & Geraldine Thorne responding to concern about weeds and refuse dumped in vicinity of Trenton Lane and 45th Avenue North. (I-131) M. Letter of thanks from Mike Schiks, Hazelden Pioneer House for declaring June 16 "Easy Does It Day." (I -13m) n. Letter from David Lean, Mayor of New Plymouth, New Zealand, concerning celebration of New Zealand's 150th anniversary. (I -13n) James G. Willis City Manager . N N 2 00 CC) z N N LTI trD QI m G 2 m %�w vori o � cn W A C .f C to QI CO r O W to m N i z D cnw W N ;a -n —' CC) 3 N me W 0) Mm cicmi� '-'m �3 O O -1 V :9:- v o; zv �-� ot-)w oc D •• c o 0 0 ;< C) C) -0 C: 'oc O-< 3n- 3n T ~3 r 1- W N -A vw W o 70v m 3 n • v N D O .� z z 0 C-) �a C31CO�n� -' i z z c c-> -< = m Z 00� v .. —n _ Z • Z O Z Q1 N �--� C) m O o•• rn -n C:) m m m CD A v n "' Z v (3) -o n t7 i m -� m 3 3.0 N m 33 . 3 i C31 0 o c-) 2 m -v '0 3 3m 3m 0 W T v 00 cn C D i �•..�.i '*pry, �� Vs�, of N r r C A V O W 2 al COtj A z N -4 trD QI m G 2 m %�w vori o � 0 W A C .f to QI CO r O W to m N i L C co N J J C to to N Q1 2 3 v o w w tj tj m tD N O O K t7 � ID 10 O w to t0 N C �pvowtyn+ cm 00 -�+ A i NOTES JOINT MEETING PLYMOUTH/MAPLE GROVE CITY COUNCILS June 11, 1990 ' PRESENT: Maple Grove: Mayor Deane, Councilmembers Burtness, Ryan, Ramstad, and Dehn; staff members Elam, Graves, Ashfield, and Butcher Plymouth: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Vasiliou, Ricker, and Zitur; staff members Willis, Moore, Tremere, and Boyles At the meeting, the City Council's mutually agreed as follows: 1. When border issues relating to development take place, the cities will reciprocally share petition materials and reports with one another so that both staffs and City Councils will be familiar with the issues and better able to respond to resident inquiries. 2. Maple Grove will supply Plymouth with a copy of their surface use ordinance for Maple Grove lakes. Plymouth is being asked to consider approving the surface use ordinance at least with respect to Pike Lake since that lake is located in both communities. 3. City staff members responsible for Purple Loose -strife and Eurasian Milfoil control will be in contact with one another to discuss these programs and how they might be most effectively and economically delivered. The staff members will share examples of how they have informed lakeshore homeowners and other residents about this issue through various publications. 4. Public Works staff's of the respective communities will work together to identify other areas of water service interconnection that would -be beneficial over the coming years in the event of water shortages or emergencies. 5. City staff's are to meet to discuss the concept of a fire station or stations serving both Plymouth and Maple Grove. 6. City staff's are to discuss in greater detail the interconnection of streets over the long-term so that as development occurs in the rural areas of the communities, the transportation systems will have already addressed north/south circulation between communities. The major area of concern surrounds the proposed extension of Peony Lane (County Road 101), north into Maple Grove. I -1a NOTES - JOINT MEETING PLYMOUTH/MAPLE GROVE CITY COUNCILS June 11, 1990 Page 2 7. City staff's are to obtain valuation data regarding a potential boundary change and annexation at the Plymouth/Maple Grove County Road 10 border between I-494 and Quinwood Lane which would "clean up" property and developments lying within both communities and tie the boundary to a major feature such as County Road 10. 8. Staff's are to prepare a joint resolution for respective City Council consideration requesting the improvement of I-494 by MnDOT as soon as possible. Staff's are also to investigate joint travel demand system management efforts. The key is to develop a database which will have both communities prepared to sustain an argument that transit system improvements are needed. Cim Ray 2.5 `0D CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 13, 1990 .1 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners Hal Pierce (arrived at 7:10), Larry Marofsky, Michael Stulberg, Joy Tierney (arrived at 8:15), John Wire, and Dennis Zylla. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. *MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky to approve the May 23, 1990 minutes Vote. 5 Ayes, MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes, MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Prudential PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE Insurance Company for an Amended MPUD Concept Plan for CO. (89102) "Northwest Business Campus" located at the Northeast corner of Highway 55 and I-494. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Ron Pentz representing Prudential Property Company and Mr. Miles Lindberg of BRW, Inc., the engineer for the project. Mr. Pentz stated that he was in agreement with the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. He said that he wanted to emphasize that Item 6 of the Engineer's Memo had been discussed previously with staff regarding the street system and that the streets wi 11 be at the expense of Prudential, the rqtA State or the City depending on location. 41''.�'` Planning Commission Minutes �— b June 13, 1990 Page 87 Mr. Lindberg stated that the Indirect Source Permit will be updated from the previous 1985 approval. He stated that a new traffic analysis was done which reconfirmed the past analysis. Mr. Lindberg said that the private street in Area C was proposed so that the natural resources could be preserved. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. John Dumez of 2510 Rosewood Lane. Mr. Dumez asked if a traffic signal would be placed at the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Campus Drive. City Engineer Faulkner stated that a recent traffic count indicated that the intersection was close to warranting a traffic signal. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Discussion continueded with regard to the various changes made to the MPUD Concept Plan from its inception in 1981 to the present proposed amendment. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Zylla to recommend approval of the Amended MPUD Concept Plan for Prudential Insurance Company for the "Northwest Business Campus" located at the Northeast corner of Highway 55 and I-494 subject to the conditions listed in the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. MOTION to amend by Commissioner Marofsky to remove Area E MOTION TO AMEND and Area F from the approval recommendation until a diagram showing the change in the square footage of the areas was available. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF SECOND Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. * VOTE MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Mutual MUTUAL INVESTMENT Investment Company for an Amended Conditional Use Permit COMPANY (90023) and Site Plan for Minn -Well Supply Company for enlarged outside storage located at 15400 28th Avenue North. Chairman Plufka waived the review of the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bill Reavley representing the petitioner. ` Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1990 • Page 88 Mr. Reavley stated that he was in agreement with the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. Commissioner Marofsky stated that the pipe stored at the rear of the property was visible above the fence. Mr. Reavley stated that this is not a normal condition and that the increase in storage area size would greatly reduce the height of the stacked pipe. 'Commissioner Marofsky stated that even though the storage of materials is below the fence top it is still visible from 28th Avenue North, and unless a -higher fence and lower stacks were maintained they would be visible. He said that the Ordinance requires that all storage areas must be screened. Coordinator Dillerud stated that because the area slopes from south to north it will continue to be somewhat visible from 28th Street. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing as there was no one in attendance to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce to recommend approval of the petition by Mutual Investment Company for an Amended Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for Minn -Well Supply Company for enlarged outside storage located at 15400 28th Avenue North subject to the Conditions listed in the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Marofsky, Nay. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Marofsky stated that he voted Nay because the site does not meet screening requirements from the street and adjacent property, and there is no assurance that it will be screened in the future. Commissioner Stulberg stated that the petition is a Conditional Use Permit which will be reviewed annually for compliance with the Ordinance. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Robert Larsen ROBERT LARSEN PARTNERS Partners for a Preliminary Plat, General Development Plan (90024) and Variance to allow more than one principal structure on a lot located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Cottonwood Lane. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the `June 1, 1990 Staff Report. �a silo �.c- Planning Commission Minutes 1 _1 b June 13, 1990 Page 89 Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Kelly Doran representing the petitioner. Mr. Doran.stated that he was in agreement with the June 1, 1990 Staff Report. He said that there is currently no storm water retention on the property; he is willing to discuss the cul-de-sac at Cottonwood Lane; the developer will not fill the wetland area; and, they will try to change the slope on the southeast corner of the property. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Gary Brown and Ms. Denise Gilmore jointly of 11410 5th Avenue North. Ms. Gilmore and Mr. Brown stated that their concerns were for the loss of wildlife and trees. They stated a natural noise barrier was created by the existing trees. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bruce Forsman of 515 Cottonwood Lane North. Mr. Forsman stated he did not see the need for a larger shopping center, and was concerned that the change in County Road 73 would cause more runoff into the wetlands, and be damaging. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Peggy Murphy of 309 North Zachary Lane. - Ms. Murphy stated that the new County Road 73 and the proposed building would destroy the wildlife area and that there was no need for additional commercial property in the area. Commissioner Marofsky left the table at 8:40 p.m. Chairman Plufka introduce Mr. Harvey Schiebe of 1215 Goldenrod Lane. Mr. Schiebe stated that -he was against the closing of West Medicine Lake Road and that it should be kept open to the south only. He also said that he felt most of the trees on the south edge of the property were worthless and that replacement with evergreens would enhance the area. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bruce Thompson of 11018 Old County Road 15. Mr. Thompson stated that he felt this proposal was forcing the County Road 73 development and that the expense of this road was an expense imposed on taxpayers for private interest. He said that the frontage road will encroach on the wetland area and the storm water storage area is now Planning Commission Minutes I (� June 13, 1990 • Page 90 overflowing. He questioned how shopping center traffic will be handled until County Road 73 is complete. Chairman Plufka explained that the construction of County Road 73 is part of the Thoroughfare Guide Plan adopted by the City and was not driven by private interests. Chairman Plufka introduced Mrs. Marilyn Thompson of 11018 Old County Road 15. Mrs. Thompson stated that a letter received for the Corps of Engineers in January show a building design which differs from the current plan. She said she was concerned about some dirt that was piled on the southern edge of the site. Mr. Doran explained that a new application would be submitted that would depict the design of the proposed building. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Marion Bauer of 11010 County Road 15. Ms. Bauer stated that she was concerned about the dirt piled on the site. She also said that she had lived in the area for 43 years and was in favor of the shopping center because it was convenient, and within walking distance. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bob Courtney of 800 Cottonwood Lane. Mr. Courtney stated that he would prefer the west side of the site be buffered by a privacy fence. Chairman Plufka reintroduced Mr. Bruce Thompson. Mr. Thompson stated he would like to know the staging plans for the development. Mr. Doran stated that all development would be done at one time with the exception of the building along County Road 73. This building will depend on the completion of County Road 73. Mr. Doran also stated that the developer was not unhappy with the current road structure and did not ask for the development of County Road 73. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Wire asked if the developer had a map of the Corps of Engineers wetland that was defined by types of ; vegetation. He asked what type of fence would be used for the holding pond area. Planning Commission Minutes -L-00 June 13, 1990 Page 91 Mr. Doran stated that the definition of the wetland area would be determined with the submission of the Site Plan. He said that- the Ordinance was clear as to type of screening required for the area and that the developer would abide by the requirements. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce to recommend approval of the petition by Robert Larsen Partners for a Preliminary Plat, General Development Plan and Variance to allow more than one principal structure on a lot located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Cottonwood Lane subject to the conditions listed in the June 1, 1990 Staff Report. MOTION to amend by Commissioner Wire, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND Commissioner Pierce to add a condition stating that the alignment of County Road 73 be altered to the northeast so that there would be no impact on the wetlands and so that the intersection would be closer to the existing intersection of County Road 73 and State Highway 55. Commissioner Pierce stated that the current plan for County Road 73 may not be the best place for the roadway or the service drive. Commissioner Zylla stated that he felt conditions No. 7 and 8 covered the amendment proposed by Commissioner Wire. Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes. Commissioners Zylla, Tierney, VOTE - MOTION FAILED Stulberg and Chairman Plufka, Nay. MOTION to amend failed on a vote of 2-4. MOTION to amend by Commissioner Stulberg that a cul-de-sac MOTION TO AMEND be constructed by the petitioner on the extension of Cottonwood Lane. MOTION failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce that residents within 300 feet of the development and those present this evening be notified when the Site Plan request comes before the Planning Commission. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION to 'amend by Chairman Plufka, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND Commissioner Wire that the motion to notify neighbors when the Site Plan comes before the Planning Commission be changed to include property owners within 500 feet. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes ; June 13, 1990 • Page 92 Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Wire, Nay. MOTION carried on a vote of 5-1. Commissioner Wire stated that his Nay vote:was because of his objection to the alignment of County Road 73 and was not intended to be a disapproval of the petition. Chairman Plufka called a recess at 9:25 p.m. Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 9:32 p.m. I -1b VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Hans Hagen HANS HAGEN HOMES/ Homes/Westar-Rome Partners for a Conditional Use Permit to WESTAR-ROME PARTNERS undertake land reclamation activities in the FRD Zone (90036) located at the southwest quadrant of Medina Road and County Road 24. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. Commissioner Stulberg stepped down from the table. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Richard Bloom representing the petitioners. Mr. Bloom stated that he was in agreement with the June 7, 1990 Staff Report. He said most of the fill would be placed on the southern site and that some rough grading would be done to the new County Road 24 corridor, if approved. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Michael Halbach of 3185 Kimberly Lane. Mr. Halbach stated his concerns were whether the fill could be seen from the road and whether the dust would be controlled. Mr. Bloom stated that -the valley area would be filled first, the fill would be seeded immediately after stockpiling. The fill would be removed in 1-2 months. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Steve Leuer of 17435 Medina Road. Mr. Leuer stated that his concern was the road access to the site. Mr. Bloom stated that the County has directed that access to the site be only from Medina Road and not from County Road 24. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Minutes b June 13, 1990 Page 93 MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney to recommend approval of the petition by Hans Hagen Homes/Westar-Rome Partners for a Conditional Use Permit to undertake land reclamation activities in the FRD Zone located at the southwest quadrant of Medina Road and County Road 24 subject to the conditions listed in the June 7, 1990 Staff Report with emphasis on Condition No. 4. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Stulberg returned to the table. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Inspirations, INSPIRATIONS, INC. Inc. for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan for "Burl Oaks" (90044) for a change in the structure setback located at 16890 5th Avenue North. Chairman Plufka waived the review of the June 6, 1990 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Craig Degendorfer representing the petitioner. Mr. Degendorfer stated that he was in agreement with the June 6, 1990 Staff Report. He distributed a survey of the property to the Commissioners. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg to recommend approval of the request by Inspirations, Inc. for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan for "Burl Oaks" for a change in the structure setback located at 16890 5th Avenue North subject to the conditions listed in the June 6, 1990 Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes: MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the Amendment to the COMP. PLAN - WATER Comprehensive Plan: Updated Water System Element. SYSTEM ELEMENT Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Dan Edgerton, representing Bonestro, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, consulting engineers for the City. Commissioner Wire asked Mr. Edgerton is there would still be a water pressure problem in the higher elevations of the City. Planning Commission Minutes I b June 13, 1990 Page 94 Mr. Edgerton stated that it depends on the lot elevation. He said that Table 13 on page 53 identified the low pressure areas of the City. f Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Water System Element. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing for Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Flood Plain Regulations, Residential Facilities, Shoreland Private Recreation Facilities, Planned Unit Development Attributes, Private Streets, and Temporary Real Estate and Other Signs. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO CONTINUE Pierce to continue the Public Hearing until the June 26, 1990 Planning Commission meeting. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Meyer/Gonyea Land Development Company, Division/ Consoli- MEYER/GONYEA LAND dation of Platted Property and Amended General Development DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Plan located at the south side of 45th Avenue North (90032) between Nathan Lane and the State Highway 169 West Service Drive. Vote. 5 Ayes: MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Van Eeckhout Builders, Division of Platted Property and VAN EECKHOUT BUILDERS Zoning Variance for lot width at 255 and 257 Berkshire (90033) Lane. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Olfisco, Inc., Variance for Side Yard Setback at 1915 OLFISCO, INC. (A-261) Xenium Lane North (A-261). Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Goff Homes for a GOFF HOMES (90045) Site Plan Amendment and Policy Resolution Variance for "Fernbrook Manor" to delete the use of B612 curb and gutter located east of Fernbrook Lane at 44th Place North. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Pat Goff representing the .� petitioner. .�:._Jtl Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1990 Page 95 Mr. Goff distributed a handout to the Commissioners. He explained that his reason for eliminating the use of B612 curb and gutter was because the development had a smaller density and he felt the residential atmosphere would be enhanced without the B612 curb and gutter. He described other townhouse developments that did not have B612 curb and gutter. Discussion addressed the topics of where to define streets versus private driveways; should the 8612 curb and gutter be used partially in the development; and the protection of fire hydrants and landscaping with 8612 curb and gutter. MOTION by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval of the request by Goff Homes for a Site Plan Amendment and Policy Resolution Variance for "Fernbrook Manor" to delete the use of B612 curb and gutter located east of Fernbrook Lane at 44th Place North striking all conditions listed in the June 6, 1990 Staff Report and adding a condition that states that "with the exception of entry driveways off 44th Place North, and from the edge of a parking lot to the edge of driveway, all B612 curb and gutter be eliminated." MOTION failed for lack of a second. MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY Stulberg to recommend denial of the request by Goff Homes for a Site Plan Amendment and Policy Resolution Variance for "Fernbrook Manor" to delete the use of 8612 curb and gutter located east of Fernbrook Lane at 44th Place North. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioners Wire and Tierney, Nay. MOTION to Deny carried on a vote of 4-2. Commissioner Zylla stated that the requirement to use B612 curb and gutter was a part of the original approved plan and that the development would not look finished without the curb and gutter. Commissioner Wire stated he agreed with Commissioner Zylla in part but felt that the curb and gutter are not necessary in the rear area of the buildings. The Commissioners were reminded of the Public Hearing to be held* on June 19, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the Realignment of County Road 9 and County Road 24. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. , VOTE - MOTION CARRIED OUTSIDE STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SALES TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1990 COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 7:30 A.M. 2. REVIEW/APPROVE SUMMARY NOTES FOR JUNE 13, 1990 3. REVIEW STAFF REPORT AND CONSIDER CHANGES TO CITY ZONING ORDINANCE STANDARDS RELATED TO OUTSIDE STORAGE, OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, AND OUTSIDE DISPLAY IN ALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS, AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS 4. SET NEXT MEETING DATE, IF NECESSARY 5. ADJOURNMENT - 9:00 A.M. f. tr {F� 2 Gg{��R CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TO: Members of Task Force on Outside Storage, Display, and Sales FROM: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director SUBJECT: SUMMARY NOTES FOR THE JUNE 13, 1990 MEETING Members Present: Larry Marofsky, Tom Janssen, and Craig Solarz Staff Present: Laurie Rauenhorst, Myra Wicklacz, Blair Tremere The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Chairman Marofsky. Myra Wicklacz presented slides of various sites with outside storage, display and sales. The summary notes for the May 23, 1990 meeting were approved. Larry Marofsky reviewed the June, 1990 memorandum and suggested that the Task Force take action on the individual items. MOTION by Marofsky, seconded by Janssen to recommend approval of new language for the Zoning Ordinance in Section 8, Subdivision B to clarify the current requirement for a Conditional Use Permit in all business districts. The new language would read: "Any sales, service, storage, or display activity conducted outside the building containing the principal use that is not specifically allowed or is not prohibited elsewhere by this ordinance." MOTION passed unanimously. Extensive discussion ensued regarding the existing performance standard in Section 10, Subdivision C which applies to all business (and industrial) districts. Marofsky suggested that the language should remain relative to the I-1 District. The Business District standard should continue to prohibit storage in required yard. Extensive discussion was then focused on the definition of "required yard". Blair Tremere explained that typically the definition is the yard which the ordinance defines as the minimum yard as measured from the property line. Marofsky stated the existing language needs to be clarified regarding the matter of visibility from "any of the classes of residence districts" and from "adjoining property". He stated this could present some practical problems although he recognized it has been the standard for some time. Wc• There was also discussion regarding service stations the May 16, 1990 meeting and the zoning standards was the consensus that language in the paragraph, Operations" should be revised to allow the display the pump island area. V and reference was made to for service stations. It "Restrictions on Outside of petroleum products in MOTION by Marofsky, seconded by Solarz to direct staff to make the language revisions and to draft clarification language as noted; further, to recommend approval of the language on prohibition of the display of merchandise as noted in the third point of Item 2, deleting the words "in the same yard" so the direction would be to prohibit the display of merchandise except when specifically authorized by the ordinance in conjunction with outside sales activity. MOTION passed unanimously. Marofsky indicated that further discussion was needed on the issue of where outside sales could be located on a site; he stated his preference that the Planning Commission and City Council should approve such activities if they are to be in required (minimum) yards. Janssen stated that it is usually the transient merchant and perhaps service stations that occupy required yards. Marofsky responded that that was the intent of his observation; those activities would not be allowed there unless it was specifically approved by the Planning Commission or City Council. Extensive discussion centered on the term "required yard" and whether it was the yard defined by the building setback or the yard defined by parking and driving area setbacks. MOTION by Marofsky, seconded by Janssen to direct staff to develop language that would allow temporary sales within a required yard provided the yard is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic circulation, or emergency vehicle access. The intent is to allow eligible activities on paved areas and is not intended to provide for temporary sales on unpaved landscaped areas. MOTION passed unanimously. Marofsky noted that the Task Force needed to have another meeting to continue the items on the June, 1990 (Revised) memo starting with Item 4. The next meeting date was set for June 27, 1990. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. TASK FORCE DRAFT REVISIONS JUNE, 1990 (REVISED) 1. Amend the Zoning Ordinance in Section 8, Subdivision B to clarify the current requirement for a Conditional Use Permit in all business districts for "any business activity not conducted in an enclosed yard or building". ested new lan Ordinance." age would be: " 2. The performance standard in Section business (and industrial) districts of the standard can be retained, the 10, Subdivision C which applies to all should be clarified; while the intent language needs to be more specific. The standard now reads, "In all classes of business districts and the industrial district, open storage or display of materials in any required front, side, or rear yard shall be prohibited. Any other outside storage shall be located or screened with an adequate buffer so as not to be visible from any of the classes of residence district, adjoining property, or public street". The subject should be handled by its component parts. First, retain the prohibition of all open storage in any required front, side, or rear yard. Second, provide that any other outside storage allowed by the Ordinance (see No. 3, below) shall be located and screened per plans approved by the City so as not be visible from any class of residence district, from adjoining property, or from a public street. Third, prohibit the display of merchandise in the same yards except when specifically authorized by the Ordinance in conjunction with outside sales activity. Note: the Task Force has not fully deliberated whether outside sales activities (temporary or permanent) should be prohibited from the minimum required yards. This should be discussed. 3. The Task Force should determine what storage would require a Conditional Use Permit and what storage could be allowed without a Conditional Use Permit. This seems to be the consensus, i.e., some predefined storage amount and location could be allowed without a Conditional Use Permit. Page Two JUNE, 1990 (REVISED) 4. Likewise, a distinction should be made between "storage" and "display" especially if display is tied to uses such as sales or promotions. A distinction might be made between the incidental sign value or character of a display versus the function of formal signs. A key consideration however is how much display of merchandise, if any, should be allowed out-of-doors and at what location. The stock of goods involved with a display in conjunction with temporary or permanent outside sales or promotions would not be considered "storage" for purposes of the zoning regulations. 5. The concept that all outside storage should be conditional could facilitate regular inspection and enforcement of any standards that would be established by the Ordinance. For example, it can be made clear in the Ordinance that all storage will be contained and screened per the Ordinance standards and per any conditions that the City Council might apply. That would also mean that the location of the storage would be established by virtue of the plan that was approved by the City. 6. The Task Force, at one point, discussed the possibility of an annual permit renewal that would generate an inspection (and an administrative fee) to assure compliance. The Task Force should focus on the desirability of regular monitoring and enforcement, and the administrative means can be later determined by the City Council upon advise of the City Administration and City Attorney. If there is a zoning regulation requiring a conditional use permit for an aspect of a licensed business, and the license renewal requires a verification that all applicable codes and ordinances are met, then the compliance can be determined and the verification can be made without separate formal requirements in the Zoning Ordinance. Gas stations are licensed. 7. The Task Force has concluded that storage would involve no product representation or signage. The provision for that however should allow for emergency or safety related signs. 8. The Task Force has discussed the status of vending machines, but clarification is needed as to whether the vending machine, say a soft drink machine, is displayed merchandise/storage in itself or whether it is the enclosure of the merchandise which is vended. The Task Force has apparently determined that outside use of vending machines would require a Conditional Use Permit (with the possible exception of newspaper vending machines). The question may come up whether the sign value of a soft drink machine presents any problem relative to the concept of storage or display. It seems that the Conditional Use Permit .Z Page Three JUNE, 1990 (REVISED) status would resolve that matter by specifically allowing for that particular function and considering vending machine as a sales activity onto itself. Discussion at the May 23, meeting suggested that an administrative permit was preferred. 9. Further discussion is warranted to clarify the matter of temporary displays of merchandise which are temporary because the goods are taken inside each night. It seems reasonable to require a conditional use permit to allow that activity for any business which, otherwise, does not require a conditional use permit. That eliminates the question that the Task Force has faced regarding the relationship of a business which has set hours daily, versus the business that is open around-the-clock every day. (forms:task.force/s.2) r"•.... � �� i � l r `1 .L _;L, Approved 6/22/90 CHARGE FOR THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL TASK FORCE BACKGROUND: During the 1980's it became clear that local government had to more closely monitor its capacity to generate revenues to finance its programs. Property taxes had continued to increase, assuming a larger fraction of local budgets. That trend continues today. Taxpayer resistance to continuing increases in property taxes suggest that alternative financing and/or service delivery systems may need to be found. Public expectations for local services continue to expand. New services should be undertaken cautiously, particularly if tied to existing revenue sources. Careful analysis should be undertaken to assess not only the initial cost impacts, but also the long- range cost implications of new or revised services or programs. The City Council deems it appropriate to examine the short and long-range fiscal capacity of the community and its ability to maintain existing service levels, as well as to provide improved services to the community in the years ahead. To that end, the Council has decided to create a task force whose responsibility would be to review the general issues noted below. DIRECTION: The task force shall review and consider at least the following in its study: 1. The operating budgets of the community have continued to grow and may be expected to continue to grow further as the community develops. The ability of the community to finance its operating budgets must be carefully evaluated against the City's capacity to generate revenues, particularly the property tax. It is not clear that the City's growth will continue to support the additional expenditures required for the projected increase in operating costs. The task force needs to review and evaluate the existing and future operating needs of the community, recognizing the primary purpose of local government is to provide for the public health, safety, and welfare. 2. Growth within the community requires substantial capital investment. Capital investments once made must be maintained. The City has established a Public Improvement Revolving Fund and Infrastructure Replacement Program. The task force should review and analyze the adequacy of the existing program, giving particular attention to the City's capacity to adequately fund its - long -term capital construction, maintenance, and replacement obligations. C'M J4jti 2Z; °9a CHARGE FOR THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL TASK FORCE Page 2 3. The City annually develops a Capital Improvement Program to assist in making decisions regarding capital investments. The task force should review and evaluate past, current, and projected capital proposals to assist in projecting future financial requirements to fund such capital improvements. This review should consider major capital investment requests/requirements through the year 2010. 4. Plymouth currently enjoys substantial resources. The creation of the Public Improvement Revolving Fund, and its funding, has provided the community with the opportunity of undertaking substantial projects and programs independent of tax supported funding. These resources are finite. They need to be carefully examined and their long-range use programmed so as to meet a broad range of community needs. The task force should make recommendations regarding both the short and long-range (1992, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010) management of these resources, capital project demands against them, and make recommendations to the Council which will ensure preservation of those resources for the future. TASK FORCE STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:, The task force will be appointed by the City Council and will consist of five citizen members and two Councilmembers (Mayor Kim Bergman and Councilmember Lloyd Ricker). The City Manager and Finance Director will be ex officio members. The task force will receive staff assistance through the office of the City Manager and Finance Director, as may be needed or required to coordinate and facilitate the task force work effort. The recommendations of the task force shall be submitted to the City Council by November 1, 1990. REGIONALTIVINSIT BQARD Mears Park Centre 230 East 5th Sheet St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612/292-8789 June 25,1990 Mr. Frank Boyles City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth. MN x, AA7 Dear UWes: J-'.3 The City of Golden Valley received the enclosed petition regarding discontinuance of midday bus service between the Mission Lodge on Medicine Lake Road in Plymouth and Downtown Minneapolis. As we discussed on the telephone on Wednesday, June 20,1990, field checks on Medicine Lake bus service in April 1990 revealed that approximately 6-9 daily passengers rode midday Medicine Lake Bus Service. I would like to add that no one representing the Mission Lodge was present at the evening meeting held by the RTB on June 20, 1990. If you have any further questions or comments regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact me at 229-2710. Sincerely, zi-4 U.rca Randy Rosvold Senior Planner RR:kag An Equal Opportunity Employer June 7, 1990 MTC Meeting % Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Dear Sirs: Please find find below signatures of residents at Mission Lodge, Plymouth, - MN. The 90+ residents living here rely almost completely on bus transportation. Any decision on your part to curtail week day bus service as well as Saturday will have an adverse impact on our commu- ting to the cities, and or to work, appointments, etc. Thank you for your consideration in this matter and we l.00k forward to some sort of positive action on your part. 1 . 2-1- 2 . .1-2. / 22. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 23. 25. 1 1 1 1 1 1 E 29. 30. 31. y ,,..�_� 32. ,...� _, 33. �l 35. 36. 3 3 3 4 T--.3 CITY of June 28, 1990 Kymo TH- Residents c/o Mission Lodge 3409 East Medicine Lake Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: PETITION WITH RESPECT TO BUS SERVICE Dear Sir/Madam: I have received a petition signed by 99 persons in Mission Lodge, expressing concern about any curtailment of weekday or weekend transit service. For your information, service revisions did take place on June 11. The changes include: 1. The service will now operate as pulse feeder system similar to the service supplied in southwest Plymouth. Our experience has been that this is an effective way to use equipment to make service available to the largest number of residents over the largest geographic area. 2. Midday regular route service is being replaced by Dial -A - Ride. An individual wishing to get downtown during midday or weekends could use Dial -A -Ride to go to Ridgedale, Golden Valley Shopping Center, or New Hope K - Mart. From there, he or she could take a regular route vehicle downtown. The reverse is true on the way back. We have arranged so that transfers will be accepted so that passengers will not have to pay a double fare downtown and back. Our primary reason for replacing the midday service with Dial -A - Ride was that fact that only six to nine Plymouthe passengers rode midday Medicine Lake Lines bus service daily. Since the addition of each bus costs approximately $60,000 per year, it is difficult to justify the continuation of midday service given the small number of passengers. If the number of passengers increased, we would be glad to supply midday service. 01"M AN 25 999 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 %3 June 28, 1990 Page 2 I am attaching 100 bus schedules for distribution. The schedules provide information both about Plymouth Metrolink service, as well as about Plymouth Dial -A -Ride. Please feel free to contact me if you have additional questions, or if you would like me to meet with your residents to further discuss transit opportunities in our communit4. FrWff-'SoyYe-/ Assistany City Manager FB:kec cc: Steve Mahowald Metropolitan Transit Commission 570 N. 6th, Minneapolis, MN 55441 Randy Rosevold Regional Transit Board 230 E. 5th St. St. Paul, MN 55101 - - City of Mdpl e rove 9401 Fernbrook Lane, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369-9790 612-420-4000 June 22, 1990 Mr. James Willis City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Subject: Lake Use Regulations Algae Control Program City of Maple Grove Dear Jim: 1_q In follow-up to the joint meeting between Maple Grove and Plymouth City Councils, enclosed is a copy of the City's Lake Use Regulations and Al.gae Control Program for your review and use as you may determine. The Lake Use Regulations have City-wide provisions as well as specific provisions for a couple of the lakes. If Plymouth is interested in adopting this Ordinance for Pike Lake, it is intended that Pike Lake would be governed by the general provisions of the Ordinance and that no specific provisions such as speed or movements would be restricted with the exception in the connecting channel. The interconnecting channel. between Eagle Lake and Pike Lake would need to be a slow -no wake speed restriction. Relative to the Algae Control Program, this program has been in effect for two years and provides for a cost sharing between the City and respective lakeshore associations for algae control consisting of copper sulfate treatments. If you have any questions relative to either of the enclosed materials, do not hesitate to contact me. .Sincerely, Ken Ashfee,.P.E. City Engineer KGA:cw Enclosures cc: Mayor Kim M. Bergman "Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow" t�=` _ )'90 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER James Deane David Burtness Charles F. Dehn Donald J. Ramstad Donna Ryon Mavor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember ® Printed on Recycled Paper zy 760:00 (Rev. 1988) Section 760 - Lake Use Regulations (Added, Ord. No. 83-27, Sec. 1; Amended, Ord. No. 88-14, Sec. 1) Section 760:00. Definitions. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the terms defined in this Section shall have the following. meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Subd. 1. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Natural Resources of Minnesota acting directly or through his authorized agents. Subd. 2. "Council" means the City Council of the City of Maple Grove. Subd. 3. "Counter -clockwise" travel means to keep the nearest shore to one's right when facing in the direction of movement. Subd. 4. "Cross Bar" means that portion of any "L" shaped or "T" shaped seasonal dock or permanent dock which is approximately parallel in alignment to the abutting shoreline or abutting ordinary high water mark. Subd. 5. "Diving Tower" means a floating or a non -floating structure designed for diving purposes and which projects over the surface or surrounding waters by more than five (5) feet. Subd. 6. "Dock" means any wharf, pier or other structure constructed or maintained in, on, or over the water, whether floating or not, including all "L's", "T's" or posts which may be a part thereof, whether affixed or adjacent to the principal structure. Subd. 7. "Dock Set -Back Zone" means that portion of any lake lying within one hundred (100) feet of the ordinary high water mark and which is bounded by a line inside of, parallel to, and ten (10) feet distant from each of the two (2) -extended side lot lines of any lakeshore site, as measured at right angles to said extended side lot lines: Subd. 8. "Habitable Watercraft" means any motorized and non -motorized watercraft with an enclosure intended for human habitation or overnight shelter either attached to or as an integral part of the watercraft. (a) Evidence of habitability of such enclosures shall include, but not limited to, any one or.more of the following: (1) Berths or horizontal surfaces usable for the' placement of bedding; (2) Windows, hatches or portholes; (3) A head or other sanitary facility; (4) Facilities for cooking. ..� BVI `�1 Y � r 760:00, Subd. 9 (Rev. 1989) (b) Explicitly excluded from this definition are watercraft with folding fabric shelters and no other structures suitable for human habitation, watercraft with cuddy shelters or stowage areas under the decking and no other structure suitable for human habitation, aircraft on the water, and motorized vehicles operated on the ice in the winter. Subd. 9. "Lake" means the following bodies of water lying wholly or partially within the corporate limits of the City of Maple.Grove and all parts, bays and channels thereof: Cedar Island Lake, Eagle Lake, Fish Lake, Rice Lake, Edward Lake, and Weaver Lake. (Amended, Ord. No. 89-18, Sec. 1) Subd. 10. "Lakeshore Site" means any lot, parcel or other tract of land legally subdivided and recorded in the office of the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles and which abuts any lake. Subd. 11. "Mooring" means any buoy, post, boat lift, structure or device which' is in, on, above, or below lake waters and to which a watercraft may be attached. Subd. 12. "Motorboat" means any watercraft propelled in any respect by machinery, including watercraft temporarily equipped with a detachable motor. Subd. 13. ."Operate" means to navigate or otherwise use a watercraft. Subd. 14. "Ordinary High Water Mark" means a delineation of the highest level of lake waters that has been maintained for such a sufficient period as to leave evidence upon the landscape. The ordinary high water mark is commonly that point where natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial. Subd. 15. "Overnight" means any time between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. of any day. Subd. 16. "Owner" in the case of a watercraft means a person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to a watercraft; the term includes a person entitled to the use or possession of such craft, subject to an interest in another person reserved or 'created by agreement and securing payment or performance of any obligation. "Owner" in the case of a lakeshore site means any natural person who is one of the following: (a) The record holder of a fee simple interest, or (b) The holder of a contract for deed vendee's interest, or (c) The holder of a possessory leasehold interest, in the whole of any lakeshore site, including authorized guests, and immediate family members of such person. I -y 760:00, Subd. 17 (Rev. 1989) Subd. 17. "Slow -No Wake" means operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed necessary to maintain steerage and in no case greater than five (5) miles per hour. Subd. 18. "Structure" shall mean anything which is built; constructed, or erected; an edifice or building of any kind; or any piece of work artificially built up and/or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, whether temporary or permanent in character. Subd. 19. "Swimming Area" means an area immediately adjacent to the shoreline which is marked in accordance with the applicable regulations of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and which is utilized solely for recreational swimming. Subd. 20. "Swimming Raft" means a small floating structure no more than one hundred (100) square feet in area designed and used exclusively for sunbathing and for rest from swimming. Subd. 21. "This ordinance" shall. mean Section 760 - Lake Use Regulations. Subd. 22. "Watercraft" means any contrivance used or designed for navigation on water other than the following: (a) A duck boat during the duck hunting season, (b) A rice boat during the harvest season, or (c) A seaplane. Subd. 23. "Water Obstacle" means any ski jump, slalom course, diving tower or other structure in or upon the water of any lake, except any dock, swimming raft, watercraft, or fish house. (Amended, Ord. No. 89-18, Sec. 1) >'>t-�z f jN `�; 5-10 1-9 760:05 (Rev. 1988) Section 760:05. Structure Regulations. Subd. 1. Unless otherwise permitted in this ordinance, no dock, mooring, or other structure shall be so located .as to do any one of the following: (a) obstruct the navigation of any -lake; (b) obstruct reasonable use or access to any other dock, mooring or other structure authorized under this ordinance; (c) present a potential safety hazard; (d) be detrimental to fish or wildlife habitat or protected vegetation. Subd. 2. No dock shall exceed six (6) feet in width and seventy-five (75) feet in length as measured from the water's edge. The width (but not the length) of the cross -bar of any "T" or "L" shaped dock shall be included in the computation of length described in the preceding sentence. (a) The cross -bar of any such dock shall not measure in excess of twenty-five (25) feet in length. (b) The end segment of a dock may be of a square design up to eight (8) feet wide. Subd. 3. No dock shall encroach upon any dock set -back zone, provided, however, that the owners of any two (2) abutting lakeshore sites may erect one common dock within the dock set -back zone appurtenant to said abutting lakeshore sites, if said common dock is the only dock on said two (2) lakeshore sites and if said dock otherwise conforms with the provisions of this ordinance. Subd. 4. No more than one dock -shall be permitted on any Lakeshore site. Subd. 5. All private docks, moorings and buoys are prohibited on public property or within the extended property lines of any such property for a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the ordinary high water mark of such property without written permission of the governmental subdivision having title to said property. Subd. 6. Placement of a private dock or mooring device on property owned by another person or encumbered by an easement, or in such a manner that access to the dock is across property owned by another person or encumbered by an easement, is prohibited without the written consent of the owner and easement holder. U ct vi.4 I -H 760:05, Subd. 7 (Rev. 1989) Subd. 7. Docks, moorings and other structures may be 'constructed of such materials and in such a. manner as the owner determines, provided that they shall be so built and maintained that they do not constitute a nuisance to the public using the waters of the lake and they shall be maintained An a workmanlike manner and shall be in good repair. Subd. 8. -Any electrical use on dock facilities must meet all appropriate electrical and building codes. Subd. 9. No person shall store fuel upon any dock, and the installation of fueling facilities on any dock, mooring or other structure is prohibited. Subd. 10. No advertising sign shall be displayed from or on any dock nor shall any oscillating, rotating, flashing or moving sign or light be used thereon. Subd. .11. No boat launch shall be established for commercial purposes without approval of the City Council. Subd. 12. All swimming rafts shall obtain the proper permits from Hennepin County prior to installation, shall be located within one hundred (100) feet from shore, shall not be used for mooring except by persons using the raft for its defined purpose, and shall be limited to no more than one .(1) per lake shore site. Subd. 13. All structures in the waters of any lake, whether floating or on posts, shall be lighted with a light visible in all directions, or have attached thereto sufficient reflectorized material so as to reflect light in all directions. Said material shall be capable of retaining eighty percent (80%) of its dry -weather reflective signal strength when wet. Subd. 14.. All structures except docks in the waters of any lake, whether floating or on posts, shall be removed from the lake before November 1 of each year and remain out of the water until April 1 of the following year.. The Ci.ty may, upon application therefor, grant an exemption for specified structures of a permanent nature and designed to withstand the effects of winter weather. This Subdivision 14 does not apply to fish houses located on the frozen waters of a lake. (Amended, Ord. No. 89-18, Sec. 2) Subd. 15. Docks, moorings'and other structures located in or on, or attached to, any shoreland shall 'also be governed by any other applicable provision of this Code including, but not.limited to, Section 375:108 (Shoreland Zoning District regulations).. 0" JJIN �t� 3 T } ' T-4 760:10 (Rev. 1988) Section 760:10. Water Obstacles. Subd. 1. Except as otherwise provided, no person shall operate, maintain or place any water obstacle in or .upon the waters of any lake unless a' permit shall first have been obtained for the same. Such permit shall be in addition to any that may be required by Hennepin County. Subd. 2. Applications for permits shall be made upon forms provided by the City and shall include the following information: .(a) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant; (b) The type, number and proposed location of the water obstacle; (c) The period for which the permit is sought; (d) A statement as to how the water obstacle will be reflectorized; (e) If the permit is to be issued to an organization, a statement as to the nature and membership of the organization; (f) If the permit is sought for a particular event, the nature of the event, and (g) Such other information as the City may require to assist it in considering the application for the permit. Subd. 3. A non-refundable application fee as set forth in Chapter V of this code shall accompany the application at the time of filing in order to complete the application. Complete applications for permits shall be reviewed by the City Council. Subd. 4. In reviewing an application for a permit pursuant to this ordinance, the City Council shall consider the following factors: (a) The size, configuration and manner of construction of the proposed water.obstacle(s); (b) The level of competing watercraft traffic which can be reasonably expected during the requested duration of the requested permit; (c) The size and configuration and depth of the body of water for which the permit is requested; (d) The number of competing water obstacles which will be in place pursuant to permits already then issued; (e) Any other factor reasonably related to the effect of the applicant's proposed use on the maintenance of public-health and safety upon the City's lakes. I -y 760:10, Subd. 5 (Rev. 1988) Subd. 5. If a -permit is approved by the Council the permit, when issued, shall specify the dates or period of time for which it is granted as well as any other condition the Council may deem necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the public. A violation of any condition or time period specified on a permit shall be a violation of this ordinance. No permit shall be effective for a period of more than one (1) year. Subd. 6. No approved permit shall be issued until the following have all occurred: (a) The permittee has signed a statement agreeing. to be bound by the terms of the permit; (b) The permittee has signed a statement accepting responsibility for the presence, maintenance, use and removal of the water obstacle and agreeing to indemnify and hold the City.harmless from any liability with regard to the water obstacle; (c) The permittee has provided proof satisfactory to the City of a policy or certificate of liability insurance for the permitted obstacle which insurance shall as a minimum meet the following requirements: (1) *a minimum amount for each occurrence and for each year of one million dollars ($1,000,000) of comprehensive general public liability insurance; (2) in effect during the entire period of the permit; (3) endorsed to show the City of Maple Grove as an additional insured; (4) no cancellation for any cause can be made either by the insured or the insurance company without first giving twenty (20) days written notice addressed to the City Clerk of an intention to cancel the same; (5) no payment of any claim by the insurance company shall in any manner decrease the coverage provided for because of any other claim or claims brought against the insured or insurance company thereafter; (6) the insurer shall pay to the extent of the principal amount of the policy any damages for death or -injury caused by or resulting from the water obstacle for*which such permit has been approved including, but not limited to, any such damages resulting from the violation of any law relating thereto. Vill 1LI 760:15 (Rev. 1989) Subd. 7. If any permitted water obstacle is found by the Council to constitute a hazard or obstruction to the safe use of the lake by others the permit may be revoked. This remedy shall be in addition to any criminal remedies available pursuant to this ordinance. (a) The permittee shall be given written notice of the hearing at which the Council shall consider the revocation, such notice to be received by the permittee at least ten (10) days before said hearing. If the permittee cannot be found, notice shall be sufficient if delivered to the address of the applicant or permittee as set forth in the permit application. (b) The Council shall hear relevant testimony and receive relevant evidence offered by the permittee and that which is offered by or on behalf of the City. As the trier of fact the Council shall determine the relevancy of testimony or evidence. (c) After considering all such evidence and testimony submitted, the Council may order revocation of the permit on the record based upon its sole discretion. Subd. 8. Upon receiving notice of revocation, the permittee shall remove the water obstacle within seven (7) days thereafter. Failure of the permittee to remove the water obstacle as specified is a violation of this ordinance. (a) If the water obstacle is not removed as specified it may be removed by the City at the expense of the permittee who shall pay the costs thereof immediately upon receiving a bill therefrom. (b) In "the case of an emergency presenting an immediate hazard to the public safety the City may abate the hazard as it deems appropriate before proceeding pursuant to Subd. 7 above and the permittee shall reimburse the City for any expense incurred in abating said hazard. Section 760:15. Watercraft Regulations. Subd. 1. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 361 and the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources promulgated thereunder are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth. A copy of said provisions shall be kept on file 'in the City Clerk's office. Subd. 2. Watercraft shall not exceed a slow -,no wake speed within one hundred (100) feet of a person in the water or an anchored or moored watercraft. Subd. 3. Watercraft shall not exceed a slow -no wake speed within one hundred (100) feet of any shoreline, except that a watercraft launching or landing a person on water skis or a similar conveyance requiring speed to stay above water may use the most direct route to open water or shore at the speed limit established in Subd. 5 below, unless within one hundred (100) feet of a person in the water or an anchored or moored watercraft. I L_ 1 760:15, Subd. 4 (Rev. 1989) Subd. 4. Except as otherwise provided, no person shall operate a watercraft in any slow -no wake area in excess of slow -no wake speed. (a) The location and boundaries of each slow -no wake area established by this ordinance are shown on that certain map entitled "Water Surface Use Zoning Map of Maple Grove" on file in the office of the City Clerk. Said map and all notations, references and data thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this ordinance and shall have the same force and effect as 'if fully set forth and described herein. (b) Slow -no wake areas shall be marked in accordance with the applicable regulations of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. However, said speed limitation shall be effective even in the absence of said markings. Subd. 5. No person shall operate a watercraft at a speed which exceeds the following.limitations. Lake (a) All lakes in designated "Slow -No Wake" areas (b) All lakes in Maple.Grove sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise specified in this Subd. 5 (c) All lakes in Maple Grove sunset to sunrise, unless otherwise specified in Subd. 5 (d) Edward Lake (e) Rice Lake in waterways west of Interstate I-94 (f) Fish Lake -Southwest bay and Mariner Point channel Permissible Speed Slow -No Wake 40 Miles Per Hour 15 Miles Per Hour 15 Miles Per Hour Slow -No Wake Slow -No Wake (g) All watercraft shall travel on Fish Lake and Weaver Lake in a counter -clockwise direction. This requirement shall not apply to: (1) Watercraft traveling in slow -no wake areas at or below said speed; (2) Watercraft traveling anywhere on said lakes at or below slow -no wake speeds; (3) Watercraft moving solely by power of the wind; (4) Watercraft using for its intended purpose any slalom course or ski jump course previously approved by the City Council and subject to such limitations imposed by the Council. 011,4 AN 2F)'go 1-4 760:20 (Rev. 1989) (h) No watercraft shall be operated at speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions and having full regard for both the'actual and potential hazards at the time. Speed shall be restricted as is necessary to avoid colliding with any person, property, or natural resource which is in, on, or entering the water of any lake. Subd. 6. No person shall moor, dock, or beach overnight more than five (5) watercraft on any lakeshore site or upon the waters of any lake. Subd. 7. No unoccupied watercraft shall be moored, docked, or stored overnight on any lakeshore site or on the waters of any lake unlesssaid watercraft is currently registered pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, .Chapter 361 in the name of a member -of said owner's household, or is the watercraft of authorized guests of such owner. Subd. B. Except as may otherwise be provided in Section 375:108 of the Maple Grove Ordinance. Code, storage of watercraft at any lakeshore site within shoreland setback areas is prohibited. Subd. 9. No habitable watercraft shall be occupied overnight more than twice during any calendar week without the prior written approval of the City which may be granted for purposes of fishing or angling. Subd. 10. No person shall use any watercraft, wherever located, as living quarters. (Amended, Ord. No. 89-18, Sec. 3) Section 760:20. Variances. The City Council may grant a variance from the requirements of this ordinance where it is shown that by reason of hardship strict compliance with said requirements could cause an exceptional or undue hardship to the enjoyment of the use of the lake; provided, that a variance may be granted only if the variance does not adversely affect the purpose and intent of this ordinance or adversely affect the public's health, safety or welfare. Subd. 1. Written application for a variance, together with a non-refundable application fee as set forth in Chapter V of this Code, shall be filed with the City. The application shall state fully all facts relied upon by the applicant and shall be supplemented with such information as will aid in the analysis of the .matter. The application may be referred to such outside consultants, engineers, or attorneys as the City deems necessary to evaluate the application, and the cost of any such referral shall be borne by the applicant. Subd. 2. Upon filing of said application and fee, the City Council shall place the matter on its regular meeting agenda for a public hearing. -4- �E�r' JUN 23190 i 1_y 760:25 (Rev. 1988) Subd. 3. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing to each owner of property situated wholly or partially within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the lakeshore site to which the variance application applies. The applicant(s) shall provide a list obtained from and certified by Hennepin County to be used in said mailing. Failure of a property owner to receive said notice shall not invalidate any of said proceedings. Subd. 4. The Council may defer the matter for further consideration, adopt the variance, adopt the variance with conditions, or refuse the variance for reasons placed on the record. Subd. 5. No variance shall be granted by the City Council unless it shall have received, the affirmative vote of at least four-fifths (4/5) of the full Council. Section 760:25. Violations. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance or permitting or assisting in the same shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day the prohibited conduct continues shall be considered a separate offense. The provisions of this ordinance may be enforced by any law enforcement agency including, but not limited to, the Maple Grove Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. Section 760:30. Exemptions. Subd. 1. Watercraft and structures of the City and those utilitized by authorized resource management, emergency and enforcement personnel when acting in the performance of their assigned duties shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance. Subd. 2.. Temporary exemption from the requirements of this ordinance for a special event, trial or race may be obtained upon application to and approval by the City Council. Section 760:35. Conflicts. Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this ordinance are either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by other ordinance, rule or regulation of the City, the ordinance, rule or regulation which imposes the more restrictive condition, standard, or requirement shall prevail. i , JUR 2.0 `°� April 3, 1989 DATE ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT Ken Ashfeld, P.E. City Engineer ,Q PREVIOUS ACTIONS: rim ; L (> - _ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION 0 Ili_r- AGENDA ITEM NUMBERf' CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA ITEM APPROVAL 1989 Algae Control Program Council previously approved the 1989 General Fund budget which included an appropriation for an Algae Control Program. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion to approve the 1989 Algae Control Program as proposed by the Maple Grove Lake Quality Commission with an estimated cost -not to exceed $12,700.00. COMMENTS: The 1989 General Fund budget includes $12,700.00 as the City's maximum contribution to a cooperative water quality program entitled 1989 Algae Control Program. It was intended to be a cooperative program between the City and the lake homeowners associations to improve the water quality of the lakes for the enjoyment and use by the residents of the City. The budget amount was based on matching funds from the homeowners associations for the control of algae with copper sulfate treatments. There was no funding approved for weed control. The Maple Grove Lake Quality Commission -has formulated a procedure whereby the program can be implemented on a City-wide basis. The procedures would require that a homeowners association be formed on each lake that wanted to take advantage of participating in the program. It was also the intent of the LQC to minimize City staff time associated with the program and to make the homeowners associations and/or contractors responsible for the following: • Public relations. • Collection of matching funds. • Obtaining DNR permits. • Placement of warning signage during treatment. • Monitoring lake characteristics as criteria for 'treatment. • Monitoring program successes or failures. The lake water quality criteria that will be monitored is secchi disc readings. Secchi disc readings are an indication of water clarity and water clarity is a function of the magnitude of algae growth. Secchi disc readings between 2.5 - 3.5 feet would be criteria for copper sulfate treatment. It is visualized that the program would operate in accordance with the following Action Plan: L 4 f: JIN 2,7 �Q . 1989 Algae Control Program April 3, 1989 Page Two PROGRAM APPLICATION Actions of Homeowners Associations/Contractors Notify City by a letter of intent to participate in the program. • Make arrangements with a contractor to provide the treatment. • Monitor lake water quality to determine when criteria for treatment is present. • Obtain DNR permits.. Actions of City/LOC • Review intended treatment processes. • Review qualifications of contractor. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION Actions of the Homeowners Associations -/Contractors • Notify City/LQC that lake water quality criteria has been met and schedule of treatment. • Based upon City/LQC review, the association/contractor-shall cause the treatment to occur: • Provide monitoring information that indicates results of treatments. Actions of City/LOC • Review lake water quality criteria for treatment. • Authorize treatment. PROGRAM COST REIMBURSEMENT Actions of the Homeowners Associations/Contractor • Make payment to the contractor for the treatment. • Apply. to City for payment of City matching funds. Actions of City • Approve payment to the homeowners associations. PROGRAM REVIEW Actions of the Homeowners Associations/Contractor • Provide City with lake water quality data indicating the impacts of the treatment program. Actions of City./LOC • Review lake water quality data. • Make recommendation for or against program funding during subsequent years. Lakes that do not have homeowners associations are currently trying to form*associations. Those lakes include Eagle, Pike, Rice and Edward. It is unknown at this time if the individual lakes will be successful in forming associations quick enough to take advantage 2 `S0 i 1989 Algae Control Program April 3, 1989 Page Three 1-4 of the 1989 program. If the program is successful' and if Council elects to continue the program, newly formed organizations will be able to take advantage of the program during subsequent years. With the program structured as discussed above, staff time dedicated to this program would be minimized. City exposure to liability would also be minimized since it is the homeowners association's and the contractor's responsibility.to obtain the DNR permits. If it is the desire of the Council to see this program move forward and feel that the structure of the program implementation does not compromise their intentions for the program, it is recommended that -Council approve the 1989 Algae Control Program as recommended by the Lake Quality Commission and presented herein. = - - City of . mdpjq rove ernbrook Lane, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369-9790 612-4204000 May 3, 1990 Subject: 1990 Algae Control Program I am pleased to inform you that the City Council continues to show their support of the area lake homeowners associations to control algae within the area lakes. An Algae Control Program will again be funded in 1990 as it was in 1989. Enclosed is an application form for your association's use in requesting funding from the City. The form is the same as last year with the exception that the secchi disc reading at the time of treatment must be indicated as well as the dissolved oxygen within the water. The dissolved oxygen content is a factor that your contractor should test for at the time of treatment. The procedures to be followed in 1990 are the same as last year, summarized as follows: • Lake associations are to designate a representative to conduct daily secchi disc readings leading up to the day of treatment and several days thereafter. A record of secchi disc readings should be kept and submitted to the City. • Lake associations need to select and coordinate their own contractor to complete algae treatment. • Individual contractors need to obtain DNR permits and follow all conditions of the permit. • Lake. associations need to apply to the City for funding, submitting with the application secchi disc reading reports, information as required on the application form and proof of payment to the contractor. The Lake Quality Commission will review funding requests and make 'recommendation to City Council. "Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow" AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER James Deane David Burtnesc Charles E Dehn Donald J. Ramstad Slavor ( ouncilr1u:mt-r Councilrtxmmhcr C wn6lntemhrr Printed on Recycled Paper � t�IC= `r 9 Donna RyaWi ; � Councilrttemhrr May 3, 1990 Page 2 Please keep in mind that the Program has established the -criteria of secchi disc readings be between 2.5 to 3.5 feet prior to copper sulfate treatment for algae growth. Please contact your Lake Quality Commissioner, _ - if you have any questions relative to the program or myself at 420-4000. On behalf of the City Council and Lake Quality Commission, this is to wish you and your association members a safe and enjoyable'summer. Sincerely, Ken ,Ashfel , P.E. City Engineer KGA:cw ro I -q MAPLE GROVE ALGAE CONTROL PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM - Lake Organization Contact Person Address Contractor/Applicator Address Telephone Telephone (H) (W) Area of Lake Treated: Description Acres Secchi Disc Reading Level of Dissolved Oxygen Rate of Copper Sulfate Application: Lbs./ Acre Date of Treatment Date of Last Treatment DNR Permit Number Cost of Treatment (attach copy of invoice) $ Amount of City Funding Requested $ Previously Requested Amount for Current Calendar Year (19 ) $ Total Amount Requested to 'Date for Calendar Year (19 ) S I declare the stated costs are an accurate reflection of actual costs incurred. Organization Representative Date JU �= 2 �r �, ;?� =-7 Plymouth r;",) CITY OF PLYMOUTH BUILDING DIVISION JULY 1990 Newsletter strives to share Information, obtain feedback By sharing information with contractors and developers in this periodic newsletter, the City of Plymouth Building Division hopes to better serve the development community and, in the process, help readers - maintain and improve the quality of work they offer Plymouth citizens. Let us hear from youl If you have any questions or comments, call Building Official Joe Ryan at 550- 5031 or drop us a note at City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447. New phone system offers improved service City office telephone numbers changed last December when a new telephone system was installed. The system allows callers to use direct dial numbers to reach staff. Callers have the option of leaving a voice message if the person is away from his/her desk or on the telephone. Phones -- continued Callers needing to schedule inspections for specific times will find the new system can handle their calls more efficiently. The system stacks calls in the order they are received and automatically sends them to the scheduler on the first available line. Telephone numbers for the Building Inspection Division are as follows: General Information 550-5030 Inspection Requests 550-5049 Builder's meeting scheduled The City of Plymouth has scheduled a meeting for residential home builders and remodelers on August 2 at the City's new Fire Station III facility, located off of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 24. Details of the meeting will be provided in a separate mailing. 1• . Using inspection message service Scheduling inspections is now more convenient. The Building Division has implemented a system which records inspection requests 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The system is designed for ONLY those inspections which DO NOT require "same day" attention such as: framing; insulation; plumbing visuals; mechanical rough -ins and finals; and building final inspections. The recorded messages are checked in the morning and afternoon each working day To schedule an inspection, call 550- 5040. When calling in your request, provide the following information: 1. Your name or company name. 2. Type _of inspection needed. 3. Job site address. 4. Permit number. Maintaining construction sites should be a priority Recently city staff has seen debris and construction materials scattered at several construction sites. The accumulation of debris violates city code and is a misdemeanor. It is your responsibility to ensure that materials are disposed of properly and to keep construction sites neat. Use a container, dumpster or snow fences to dispose of discarded construction materials. Please advise employees and subcontractors that keeping a neat work site should be a priority. z� Observe erosion control policy Contractors who fail to observe the City's erosion control policy will find that they are unable to obtain inspections until proper erosion control measures have been taken. All developers and builders in Plymouth must adhere to the policy. Appropriate erosion control measures must be taken on all sites during all phases of construction. If you have a site where deliveries track mud and dirt on streets, you are responsible for promptly correcting the problem. At some sites this may need to be done daily. For several years the Plymouth City Council has been working to minimize environmental damage caused by erosion from development and building construction through tougher enforcement of the erosion control policy. To some degree the policy has been successful. Unfortunately, some contractors and developers still are not cooperating. We need your helpl If you need information on erosion control or have questions on setting up an effective plan, call the Building Division at 550-5030. Policy preserves trees No matter how attractive a home is, it can always be enhanced by trees. A policy adopted by the Plymouth City Council during the past year establishes requirements for tree preservation on all new residential developments. The policy affects builders when they submit a building permit application and at the time of final inspection. A copy of the tree preservation policy is attached to this newsletter along with a copy of the Building Division's inspection requirements. Our inspection requirements have been revised to include an inspection by the City Forester before receiving final building inspection approval. Staff changes made People doing business with the Building Division will come across a couple of new faces. Building Inspector Don Munson was recently promoted to the position of Assistant Building Official. In addition, a new Building Inspector, Alan Mitchell, has been hired. Mr. Mitchell comes to Plymouth from the City of Tucson, Arizona. He served as a commercial building inspector for six years there. 17 News to use The current edition of the Uniform Building Code adopted by the State of Minnesota with the State Building Code is the 1985 edition. We have recently received word that the 1988 Uniform Building Code should be adopted during the month of July 1990. We will let you know when that happens. We hope to have a representative from the State Building Code Division give a presentation at our Builder's Meeting on the major code changes which impact residential and commercial construction. Posting of job address required The assigned address for new, single- family and two-family dwellings, as well as multi -residential, commercial, and industrial projects, must be placed on the front of each house or building prior to final inspection approval. The address numerals should be clearly legible and at least four (4) inches high. This is required by City Code and it is necessary to ensure that inspectors, as well as Public Safety personnel can easily identify the property. r-9 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 25, 1990 TO: Plymouth CitEmployees FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: GUIDELINES FOR VISUALS AND OVERHEADS Two identical presentations can be dramatically different if one uses visuals and the other does not. In city business we should use visuals whenever possible to improve audience retention, simplify and clarify the points to be made, reduce presentation time, and reduce misunderstanding. To assure high quality and consistency in our visuals and overheads, city employees are to use these guidelines for the preparation and use of visuals and overheads. If you have "suggestions for improving these guidelines, please share them with me. HL:kec attachment 'CIO ?;iii Sv• " WHY USE VISUALS 1. People are visual -minded. We are visually oriented from birth. (television, movies, books, school blackboards, road signs, advertising signs) 2. Retention is increased. When relying on verbalization alone to communicate, an estimated 90% of a message is misinterpreted or forgotten entirely. WE RETAIN ONLY 10% OF WHAT WE HEAR. Adding appropriate visual aids to verbalization increases retention to approximately 50% 3. Visualization encourages organization. Visualizing forces a presenter to organize his thoughts in an orderly fashion that will lead to a conclusion. In doing so, we will learn to simplify and condense the message into a concise, understandable story. 4. Misunderstandings are less likely to occur. By both seeing and hearing the message simultaneously, meeting participants can understand the presenter's intent easier and quicker. Misinformation can be effectively avoided. K US `99 14 BASIC RULES FOR MORE EFFECTIVE VISUALS 1. Visual images must be large enough for the audience to see easily. 2. Use color where possible to highlight or change the look of graphics to keep them "fresh." 3. Visualized information must be easy to understand. 4. The visual must be created to highlight, reinforce and add to the presenter's commentary. 5. Everything on a visual should be instantly recognizable. If not, label it. 6. Limit each visual to one point or comparison. 7. Use seven words not seven sentences. Break paragraphs into sentences, and sentences into phrases and key words. Use a maximum of six or seven lines of copy and six or seven words per line. 8. Use horizontal format whenever possible. 1-9 USE OF OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES * Reveal a transparency only when you're ready to refer to it. * Know how to focus overhead for clarity (do so before ou begin presenting). * Aim projection light high (so light stops at top of screen). * Check placement of transparency so it's straight. * Avoid blocking screen (step aside briefly or create distance between you and projector). * Talk out to audience, not down at projector or back to the screen. * Avoid reading verbatim to listeners from a transparency; instead: Paraphrase Allow audience to simply read for themselves * When pointing on the screen: - Stand in profile (no back to audience) - Don't step into the projector light (you create a shadow and block view) * When using an extension pointer, keep it extended and put it down when not in u se. * Turn machine off when not in use (especially, if being followed by another speaker). * When revealing points, put cover-up sheet under the transparency (consider alternatives such as overlays or separate films for separate points as revealing often antagonizes audiences). Information provided by Carlson School of Management, MBA Communications Skills Program. 1-s PREPARATION OF OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES I. Keep Visuals Simple and Neat A. Reduce paragraphs to sentences and sentences to key words B. Limit verbal visuals to 6 or 7 lines C. Limit lines to 6 or 7 words D. Try to use graphics in lieu of narrative - pie charts - line graphs - drawing - figurine drawing - bar graphs - matrix - map - comic strips II. Incorporate Good Design Principles A. Develop a brief explanatory headline for each transparency B. Create pictorial rather than verbal visuals C. Underscore, highlight, and bullet for emphasis D. Surround key points with white space III. Layout Information Appropriately A. Use only top 2/3 of the transparency B. Plan for a border (1" on top and bottom and 1/2" on sides) C. Smallest typeface to be a minimum of 1/4" high D. 1" lettering is visible at 30 feet, 2" lettering visible at 60 feet. E. Blank spaces between lines should be 1-1/2 times letter height. IV. Basic Transparency Rules A. Frame transparencies in cardboard frame if possible. B. Check transparencies for misspellings C. Letters should be machine made, not hand written. Information provided by Carlson School of Management, MBA Communication Skills Program. n"'' [, i; - rt -- rA' �: A FEW EXAMPLES OF 14 TRANSPARENCIES f•F' om) -7 %et , v VISUALS IMPROVE RETENTION Retention without Visuals What is said Retention with Visuals "READ -MY LIPS" NO NEW TAXES W.0 I-8 EFFECT OF MEETING LENGTH ON STAFF Energy the next day (in public service units) 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8+ Length of Council Meeting (hrs.) ui OVERHEAD LETTERING SIZES '1-8 STEVEN M.TALLEN ` Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9231 June 21, 1990 Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 HoLMEs & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612)337-9300 Re: Kenny's, Inc. Liquor Law Violation Dear Ms. Rauenhorst: AA 7 On June 12, 1990, Jim Thomson sent you a letter concerning the possible revocation of the suspended penalty against Kenny's Liquor store. In that letter he mentioned that if the suspended penalty was not revoked prior to the one year anniversary of its imposition, that the city council might lose jurisdiction and be prevented from imposing the suspended penalty. I have spoken with Lawrence Zielke, an attorney who represents both the defendant in the criminal action and the liquor store in the license proceedings before the council. Mr. Zielke and I agreed that we would resolve the criminal charges prior to the council dealing with any possible license revocation or imposition of penalties against the liquor store. Mr. Zielke has executed a waiver, a copy of which I have enclosed, stating that the liquor store will not challenge any action on the suspension solely because of the possible one year time limit. The criminal charges are scheduled for a pretrial conference on July 6, 1990. It is possible they may be resolved at that time. When the criminal charges are finally resolved, either through a negotiated settlement or a trial, I will inform the police department, who then will pass the information along to you, under the city's policies dealing with these matters. o m Jim 25 iso I-� If you have any questions, please feel free to give me or Jim Thomson a call. SincerelyATall2n Steven Assistant City Attorney SMT/mw Enc. cc: Mr. Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager Jim Thomson 090 PETER I. ORLINS LAWRENCE P. ZIELKE DONALD A. WHEAT THOMAS A. OHNESORGE Mr. Steven M. Tallen Attorney at Law 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 ORLINS LAW OFFICE ATTORNEYS AT LAW 604 RIcHFiELD BANK BUILDING 6625 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 55423-2390 June 19, 1990 Re: State of Minnesota vs Claudette Thiery and Kenny's Liquor Store/Plymouth Dear Mr. Tallen: I� TELEPHONE (612) 961-3331 FAX: (612) 961-1302 I have been authorized by the owner of Kenny's Liquor Store to waive the one- year time limit to deal with the suspended penalty that currently affects the Plymouth Kenny's Liquor Store. The purpose of the waiver is to allow the City and the undersigned to resolve the Claudette Thiery matter before any action is taken relative to the license of Kenny's Liquor Store. If you have any questions or comments concerning this position, please advise. Thank you. Sincere , arence P. Zielke Attorney at Law LPZ:mc cc: Bill Melin Kenny's Claudette Thiery 1-10 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 25, 1990 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember SUBJECT: CONSTITUENT MESSAGE ON MY VOICE MAIL REGARDING MANHOLE COVER PROBLEM Tti.s Yesterday I received a call from a constituent about a problem with a manhole cover with a pothole around it. The location is 2.6i' between 12401 and 12415 26th Avenue North. Could someone please check this out and correct it today? The constituent wondered why we can't have a general voice mail number in City Hall. The number would be published in the Plymouth News so that residents could call in regard to public safety (that don't require 911) or public works problems. The caller stated that most people work from 8:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, and some have a problem using a telephone during the day. He doesn't feel that residents should have to call Councilmembers on weekends or in the evenings on these type of problems. How about it Jim? cc: Mayor and Councilmembers Fred Moore, Director of Public Works %io CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 26, 1990 TO: Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage 5�0 SUBJECT: JUNE 25, 1990 MEMORANDUM FROM BOB ZITUR Tom, would you have your crews look at the problem with the manhole cover and pothole in the vicinity of 12401 to 12405 - 26th Avenue North, identified in the attached memo. Please let me know what action has been taken to correct this situation. Thanks for your assistance. FB:kec cc: Bob Zitur, Councilmember s_r. -I Ik.146 1-10 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 26, 1990 TO: Bob Zitur, Councilmember FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: GENERAL VOICE MAIL NUMBER AT CITY CENTER In your June 25, 1990 memorandum, you indicated that a constituent suggested that the City have a general voice mail number which residents could use to report their public safety or public works non -emergency problems. As you may recall, we did initiate and publicize such a number up until a month ago. Our experience was that people simply did not use the line. The few that did often left anonymous concerns. If you would like to give out a general complaint number, feel free to have people leave a message on my voice mail line, 550-5013. I'll refer the comments to the appropriate party for follow-up. FB:kec cc: James G. Willis, City Manager Mayor & City Councilmembers �' .y `fir r. �g City of Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 �_laOL. - I am writing this letter in app�ation fi6'�your help I. n 6-19-90. I locked myself out of my car, after parking in the Holiday Plus parking lot. I live in the Sagamore Condominium, so I walked home, about three forths of a mile, then I called the the Police Dept and asked if they could help me, The airl who answered the phone was very helpful, when I told her that I walked home from the store, she said th e Polic would probably pick me up at home and take m - t o the lot, which they did. The Police officer who came to my rescue s John Sigfrinius, #763. He was extremely helpful and had t door open in abo one minuite. I just moved to Plymouth la June, an it very much. I just wanted to tell you how m eciate your concern. I think John has the makings of a wonderful Police Officer. Thanks again. Sincerely Joan Jagodzinski 2115 Summit Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55105-1096 Department of Sociology (612) 647-5818 June 22, 1990 Chief Dick Carlquist Chief of Police City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN. 55447 Dear Chief Carlquist, St.Thomas Every year, as a part of preparing students for future careers, our program invites recent graduates to speak about their experiences wi job market and their impressions regar 'ng worming in the cri 'nal justice system. Recently, Offi r Michael Goldstein ret ned to our campus to participate on a a out jobs in law forcemeat. I am writing to inform you tha 'd a job describing the post -academic preparation for peace officer licensing. He also provided a helpful perspective on what it means to be a rookie police officer. In the process, he conveyed his own pride and excitement about working as a police officer for your city. His participation on the panel certainly reflected well on your department and on your city. I thought you should be made aware of his fine work. Sincerely, Peter Parilla, Ph.D. Director of Criminal Justice °90 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer �Y CITY OF PLYMOUTF June 22, 1990 Gladys Blackmarr 16145 15th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mrs. Blackmarr: (e:�T6-h�ank u for you ph ne call Thursday morning complementing our meter reader roughout the community on a regular basis reading meters for the billing process. It is good to hear he left a positive impression when he stopped at your house enabling you to apply for the senior citizen discount. It is gratifying to know his efforts are appreciated. Thank you again for brightening our day with your appreciation. Sincerely, ,T --) 4 E S4,-" Daryl E. Sulander Assistant Finance Director cc: Jens Ahrens, Meter Reader Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director James G. Willis, City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 June 22, 1990 Commissioner Sam Sivanich, Chair Hennepin County Commissioner A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY Dear Commissioner Sivanich: I -13 c,, The Plymouth City Council has unanimously endorsed the attached resolution urging you and your fellow Commissioners to accelerate the planned development of a community library in Plymouth. Plymouth is the only major suburban community in Hennepin County without a community library. For more than 20 years Plymouth has been anxiously awaiting the County's decision to develop a library within our community. We were pleased when you and your fellow Commissioners approved the most recent Capital Budget which plans for the acquisition of a site and development of a library in our community. The purpose of this letter is to encourage you to accelerate the planning for this library. We believe there is a crying need in our community for such a library; a facility which will-ilso serve residents beyond our own corporate boundaries, particularly those residing westerly of Plymouth along the Highway 55 corridor. Individually and collectively, we pledge our support to you and your fellow Commissioners in this endeavor. Thank you for your favorable consideration. Yours truly, I`., 61J) Kim M. Bergman Carole Helliwell Loyd Ricker Mayor Councilmember * Councilmember / /I - jw;jj-,61-� Maria Vasiliou Councilmember JWkec It bert Z' u It ber cc: Hennepin County Commissioners Mr. Robert Rohlf, Hennepin County Library Board 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 June 22, 1990 Mayor Toshiyuki Shigetomi Office of the Mayor Ibaraki City Hall 8-13 £kimae 3-CHOME Ibaraki - SHI, Osaka 567, Dear Mayor Shigetomi: 1 ciN of PLYMOUTI-F Japan My best greetings to you and the fine citizens of Ibaraki. I am pleased to send these greetings to you on the occasion of the visit to your city of the Greater Twin Cities' Youth Symphonies. My community, Plymouth, is a suburb of Minneapolis, your sister city. Our City Manager, James Willis, is touring with the Greater Twin Cities' Youth Symphonies group in hopes to be able to meet you on the 9 August reception scheduled for 14:00. We are pleased that groups from our area and your city find it possible to visit one another to share goodwill and promote understanding. I am pleased that youth from our area will be able to visit your fine city and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of your rich culture. Thank you for your efforts in promoting these visits along with the International Friendship Association of Ibaraki. Very truly yours, ZOan;;� Mayor KM:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 1-13c- June -13L June 21, 1990 John Bolton 14310 -46th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear John: On Monday, June 18th, 1990 the City Council met and discussed the weed situation running along the eastern edge of your property. The point in question was whose responsibility it is to maintain the green space between your property and the curb along Fernbrook Lane. The City Council concurred that it is the responsibility of the abutting property owner as per Local weed Ordinance 82-12. As per Council direction and Local Ordinance, it was determined that you are the abutting property owner and therefore responsible for its care and maintenance. The City of Plymouth has mowed the property on a one time only basis to enable you to further maintain the property. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated. If you have any further questions, you may contact me at 550- 5151. Sincerely, Mark S. Peterson Park Superintendent MSP:sm t J'N 2Q 49Q pi z-13 d 21 June 90 Mayor Kim Bergman Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Re.: Bike Racks at Waterford Plaza Shopping Center, Hwy 55 Dear Mr. Mayor: As an avid bicyclist and occasional friend of the environment, I was disappointed by a recent statement made by the manager of Rainbow Foods in Waterford Plaza Shopping Center on Highway 55. I frequently ride my bike there for light grocery shopping, and I have always been mildly annoyed that there are no bike racks anywhere in the center parking lot. When I finally queried the manager about this, he informed me that the City of Plymouth has denied their request to install bike racks on the basis of fire codes. According to him, several different options, including reserving one parking stall on the asphalt for bikes, were all denied by the city council. Like all issues of this kind, I'm sure there are several aspects that need consideration. However, I hope that whatever agency in the city/county/state bureaucracy is responsible for this decision will have the common sense and courage to reconsider. I can't believe that one or two bike racks located in some out-of-the-way location near the building or on the asphalt would pose any sort of hazard or obstruction for fire protection access. Mr. Mayor, my bike is not a toy; it cost $600 one year ago, and it would cost over $700 to replace now. I had one stolen from my Plymouth driveway last summer (never recovered), and I have learned well the expensive lesson regarding bike locks. I would guess that the city would want to encourage bicycle ridership to, promote physical wellness and alleviate congestion, pollution and depletion of natural resources. Denying convenient locking sites at neighborhood shopping centers conflicts with this image. Sincerely, Ted Palomaki 11710 27th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441-3020 Home: 557-2861 Work: 536-4199 ,! c�ON �C 5-13 _ THRESHER SQUARE r DAVID J. BENNETT 700 THIRD STREET SOUTHids' MARKG SWENSON • MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55415 =r -=.'A DENNISJ.SUTLIFF PHONE: 16121370-0700 I DAVID LGRAHAM FAX: 16121370-1378 PETER E.JARVIS DONALD W RINGROSE r B• R• W• A R C H I T E C T S• I N C. June 19, 1990 Mayor Kim Bergman City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Public Works Building Expansion Dear Mayor Bergman: On behalf of BRW Architects, Inc., I thank you for the opportunity to work with you on the upcoming maintenance building expansion, and for your confidence in selecting our team. I assure you that we will work hard to strengthen your confidence in us. We look forward to the opportunities and challenges of this project and in developing our professional relationship. Sincerely, CTS, INC Oertel, AIA, CCS JLO/ag cc: Public Works Building Expansion Committee t OVI JJM 2 AN AFFILIATE OF THE BENNETT.. RINGROSE, WOLSFELD JARVIS GARDNER, INC.. GROUP ARCHITECTURE. URBAN DESIGN, PLANNING.TRANSPORTATION. ENGINEERING , MINNEAPOLIS • DENVER • PHOENIX • TUCSON • ST. PETERSBURG JUA--Zc- kyMarquette Bank Affinneapofis.. Sixth and Marquette Minneapolis, MN 55480 (612) 341-5600 June 15, 1990 James Willis 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear James: I-1 3�, I am writing you this letter to inform you of what i considered an over -reaction by one of your community service officers. It occurred a little after 4:00 in the afternoon on Sunday, June 10, 1990. My wife and I had stopped by to watch friends ride their jet ski. Since we did not have our dogs leashes with us, we were holding them on the dock. In addition, we had parked next to our friends in the trailer parking zone. As a result, my wife and I were in violation of the "leash law" and were parked in the lot restricted to cars with trailers. However, we were in control of our dogs and there were several parking spaces still available for people with boat trailers. We had been watching our friends jet ski for approximately five minutes when the community service officer approached the dock and lectured us about keeping a leash on our dogs. In addition, he stated, "you came this close (gesturing with his fingers) to getting a citation for parking in a restricted zone." Although the community service officer was correct in both instances, my wife and I thought his response was over -reactive and down right rude. It was our first visit to the park on Parker's Lake and would have placed the dogs in the car and parked the car in a different location if he had just asked us to do so. The reason for this letter is not necessarily to criticize the community service officer for his actions but to have him "lighten up" when indicated by the circumstances. Please feel free to contact with your questions and/or comments regarding this. My direct number at work is 341-5946 and at home it's 473-8404. in a ly, J rey G. Colyer Trust Officer JGC/wv Marquette Bank Minneapolis, N.A. June 28, 1990 Mr. Jeffrey G. Colyer Trust Officer Marquette Bank Minneapolis 6th & Marquette Minneapolis, MN 55480 CIN OF PLYMOUTH SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 15, 1990 LETTER Dear Mr. Colyer: I have passed along a copy of your letter to Steve Correll who supervises our Community Service Officers. I have asked Steve to review your comments with them in hopes that we might avoid any future incidences. Our Community Service Officers perform numerous important functions for our community. In most cases, we receive very positive responses about their work from the public. 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'+4 �' tj f f .Y ;h� ,�' k; 1_138 TWIN CITIES TREE TRUST June 25, 1990 6 Q Mr. Kim M. Bergman, Mayor Members of the City Council �•'.;- C���(iIL�"``.,� '1� ' Plymouth City Offices 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.:; Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman and Members of the City Council: We will have youth from Plymouth and neighboring communities working on park projects in Plymouth this summer. They are participating in the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program directed by Twin Cities Tree Trust. I am enclosing a list of the projects and the approximate dates when our youth work crews will be in Plymouth. The youth are -very proud of their work and the contribution they are able to make to your community. A visit by you would help reinforce the importance of their tasks and accomplishments. If you would like to visit a worksite, please contact me or Barbara Hise, Tree Trust's Community Relations Coordinator, prior to your visit. We will then be able to give you the exact schedule and location of the crew and meet you at the site to answer questions. We appreciate the commitment you have made to our program. Your investment in providing a quality work experience for youth will also result in a quality product for your community. Sincerely, TWI IES EE TRUST irk M own President enclosures EMPLOYMENT TRAINING/URBAN CONSERVATION 4100 VERNON AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55416-3199 612/920-9326 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Li..0 RECYCLED PAPER T W I N CITIES TREE TRUST PROPOSED HENNEPIN SYETP PROJECTS - 1990 North Groupsite - Bill Journey, Site Supervisor PLYMOUTH Crew Chief - Stacy Becklund PLYMOUTH CREEK PARK 6/11 - 7/13 Keystone wall Trail timber edging Chipping trails PLYMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 7/16 - 7/27 Timber staircase BASS LAKE PLAYFIELD 7/30 - 8/17 Fence removal General cleanup MAPLE GROVE Crew Chief - Richard Yang EAGLE LAKE WOODS 6/11 - 6/22 Trail construction Playground edging LAKEVIEW KNOLLS 6/25 - 7/6 Playground edging GOLDENROD MARSH 7/9 - 7/20 Playground edging MAPLE MEADOWS 7/23 - 8/3 Chipping trail BROOKLYN PARK Crew Chief - Dave DeAzevedo CENTRAL PARK 6/11 - 7/6 Sidewalk edging Plantings Rockwood retaining wall NORWOOD PARK 7/9 - 7/20 Playground edging CITY PARK (unnamed, 97th and Upton) 7/23 - 7/27 Rockwood retaining wall ENVIRONMENTAL AREA 7/30 - 8/3 Brushing Trail resurfacing with limestone GREENHAVEN PARK 8/6 - 8/17 Trail resurfacing Playground edging Central Groupsite - Doug Bratland, Site Supervisor ST. LOUIS PARK Crew Chief - Eric Geister FIRE STATION #2 6/11 - 6/20 Terraced retaining wall JUSTAD PARK 6/21 - 6/26 Playground edging ALABAMA PARK 7/11 - 7/13 Playground edging SUSAN LINDGREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7/16 - 8/17 Playground edging Construct benches Retaining wall PLYMOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT Crew Chief - Eric Geister SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NATURE AREA 6/27 - 7/10 Rechip trails Construct benches Construct signs Grub out planting area MINNETONKA Crew Chief - Pam Schultz COVINGTON PARK 6/11 - 6/29 Construct hockey rink boards CITY PARK (unnamed, Clear Springs Drive) 7/16 - 8/17 .Construct hockey rink boards GOLDEN VALLEY Crew Chief - Brad Pepin PENN WOODS 6/11 - 6/29 Reconstruct bridge abutments Construct timber staircase RICE LAKE NATURE AREA 7/2 - 7/20 Trail edging and limestone . Construct boardwalk abutment ROBBINSDALE Crew Chief - Brad Pepin HUMPHREY PARK 7/23 - 8/3 Trail edging Retaining wall LEE PARK 8/6 - 8/17 - Playground edging South Groupsite - Chris Gemlo, Site Supervisor MINNESOTA VALLEY WILDLIFE REFUGE Crew Chief - Winston Kettle HEADQUARTERS 6/11 - 6/29 Construct observation deck Trail maintenance _-13 Imo. BLOOMINGTON Crew Chief - Winston Kettle EAST BUSH LAKE PARK 7/2 - 8/17 Timber staircase RICHFIELD Crew Chief - And-ra Rozentals ICE ARENA 6/11 - 6/22 Timber edging EDINA Crew Chief - BRAEMAR ICE ARENA 7/2 - 8/17 Timber retaining wall HYLAND HILLS PARK RESERVE Crew Chief - Doug Jones SKI AREA 6/11 - 8/17 Timber retaining walls 13 't 311do Oh it 01 �- en r 4e. 5-;�- 4 ed(O le, "to dQW4 f'W'q ,And he"J't, 7. ,ftGr 9'1 C( yo f,--/ we o 7-- 7'� e ve -J-J�n IZ -e e 0 3 h T& 7'1,fn C 6o IS I e- P? a ()(r&of 5Y z kj�� -1-4,e 3- 7'-Ae le - — 4ve s Ile v e 11 ;P'/4 gre r 1-e - f oce- ;"4 eve �e7-le .0 CO, j!"'! �90 • A f'/R r►S �e/` tvi7iG`t G� �h u Ch ��,�5 Com, !/fin i �.i f Ate 0/G►i1s� /A/1 � - --- . .------..._..--•----//--- --r-- / / tel., ... p � .1.- Gam _ moi• h d t/vr talZd . riV h>! _. yOl�.• - �[.S ion '�/il a rQ. - -- r--`/-�_'�af,- - ._. . Al f _li%h�tT _.�! �s�l f �t�✓lC - lit/�I.� -• _- .G�•:://C _ 3,32, .. /hCrc Lyse _ _�_. Uv4 Q V-< n® !-. .. I� _ � fce.•zs_ _ fi 7`.4.1 - - u%n r«i ��------- • - .. ____--------- -. __ ...- -- - -•- -- ---- - --. .....•�: .�lsG �... t�._ f:;c(e .. /li�d_Ga�c.. D�t_�_0.., .rn �_nw_ _�. � - - �.��.� ----- -- •- // Q Gv �✓)� /�� OZ /t Uo /`-./-��1__..- -` AO,o� �l e�S�' /� �c ti--scl/aGlf.. lOa�...a114-�'�--�>9�s���s -- -• • - -.._ ... filken w June 26, 1990 Joel Seela 10604 - 32nd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 19, 1990 LETTER Thank you for your June 19 letter. I have forwarded it to MTC representatives for their information. I am attaching a copy of a letter I sent to Tom Warfield, Metropolitan Transit Commission, about concerns about the system's operation. Many of my concerns are the same as those which you have identified in your June 19 letter. I expect to meet in July with Mr. Warfield in order to respond to these concerns. Once we have done so I will get in touch with you to bring you up-to-date. While I can't guarantee that I can respond to all of your concerns to your satisfaction, I will do my best._ Fr'eYzk�oylleJ Assis aA City Manager FB:kec cc: Tom Warfield Steve Mahowald S.F. 7/2/90 Mayor and City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 1-131 A June 21, 1990 Tom Warfield 14 CITY OF Metropolitan Transit CommissiRYMOUTR 570 - 6th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398 SUBJECT: THINGS WE NEED TO COMPLETE Dear Tom: There are a number of*things that we need to complete within .the next month or so. I have listed them below. Please provide a specific date for completion of each so that we can assure that we are moving forward with this project. 1. How do we improve the time transfer at the Four Seasons Park and Ride Lot? I am told that passengers are still having to cross the street in order to transfer from one bus to the next. This is unacceptable in inclement weather. As you may know, Medicine Lake Lines adopted the procedure of pulling buses right up to one another so that people could literally step from one bus to the other without touching the ground. I would like to have you find some way of doing the same thing at the Four Seasons Park and Ride Lot. 2. How do we assure that evening buses back to Four Seasons run on time consistently? I am told these buses are consistently five to ten minutes late. I have heard a number of theories about why this occurs. One is that our buses are stacked behind buses running the old Medicine Lake Lines routes downtown. We get out of town later during the greater congestion. A second reason offered is that the use of I-394/Highway 169 is slower than the use of Highway 55/169. I believe it is important to time the total trip under each option. The final reason offered has -to do with the congestion at the Nicollet Mall. I am not sure whether any of these reasons is valid. Would you investigate each to see what steps can be taken to resolve this matter? 3. How can we justify changing the $1.25 trip egRress fee when the total ride takes longer than it did before under the old system? I believe the complaint is a valid one if they are talking about the trip from Four Seasons downtown and back. We need to find a way to assure that the express trip from Four Seasons Mall to downtown and back is faster than the previous non -express trip. ovi J04 2.3'90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 0 A ' Tom Warfield June 21, 1990 Page 2 • 1-13 4. What would it cost Plymouth to have an additional 15,000 schedules each for Route 91 and Route 93 printed and when might they be complete? 5. Do you have an alternate date during the week of June 25 or July 2 for the continental breakfast at the Four Seasons Park and Ride Lot? 6. When could MTC representatives meet with Plymouth Street Supervisor Tom Vetsch to identify locations for bus stop signs? I would prefer that Tom be provided with all two - hundred locations so we can prepare for installation upon receipt of the signs. 7. Metrolink logo and lettering? Tom, thanks for your many efforts to make the revised system work. By setting specific deadlines for the above activities, we can complete the initial installation of the program in northeast ! Plymouth. Please call me once you have established a deadline for each objective. If you would like to get together for further discus`sie�, please let me know. Ass�st;�nt city Manager FB:kec cc: Steve Mahowald James G. Willis citm JA 2'Q June 26, 1990 John Mathews Morley Bus Company 7434 Washington Avenue Eden Prairie, MN 55344 fib CIN OF PLYMOUTF+ Steve Mahowald Metropolitan Transit Commission 570 - 6th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398 SUBJECT: MIDDAY TRANSFERS BETWEEN DIAL -A -RIDE AND REGULAR ROUTE MTC SERVICE Dear John & Steve: I have received a fair number of complaints from Plymouth residents who are concerned about the discontinuation of midday service between Plymouth and downtown Minneapolis. Most understand that the reason for discontinuance of the midday service was poor ridership. Nonetheless, they are concerned about having to pay twice for service downtown, i.e., once for Dial -A -Ride and the second time for MTC regular route service and vice versa on the way back. I tend to agree with their concerns. Therefore, I want to adopt a policy that will allow a midday passenger to pay one fare only when transferring from Dial -A -Ride to regular route MTC service and when transferring from regular route service to Dial -A -Ride on the trip back to Plymouth. Please let me know what steps are necessary for you to complete the implementation of this policy as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance. yr Tel, nce Fran oy es �1 �`-e- Assi taut City Manager0 cc: Mayor and City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 1-13k June 27, 1990 Temroc Fabricating, 9900 - 13th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55425 Inc. CSN Co� PLYMOUTI-F SUBJECT: COMPLAINT ABOUT REFUSE PICKUP Dear Sir/Madam: We have received a complaint from a resident in your area that refuse collection is occurring at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday evenings. Unfortunately, because of the hour of collection, the resident has been unable to identify specifically which refuse hauler or which business was being served although the person thought it was yours. Consequently, I am not really sure whether this letter should be directed to you. If not, I apologize and ask your assistance in locating the business or hauler involved. Plymouth City Code Section 2005, provides that "no person shall, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., congregate because of, or participate in any party or gathering of people from which noise emanates of a sufficient volume so as to disturb the peace, quiet, or repose of persons residing in any residential area. While this provision relates specifically to parties, we ask builders, contractors, refuse haulers, and others to abide by the 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew. To date, we have received a great deal of cooperation in this regard. If your contractor is collecting refuse after 10 p.m. or before 7 a.m., please advise him of the City Code. If it is not your refuse hauler, or if you know whose refuse hauler may be collecting during this period, I would appreciate it if you could contact me at 550-5013 so that we can follow-up and in doing so, resolve this resident concern. Thank you vbry much for your cooperation. y Franoydes Assi taut City Manager FB:kec cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk City Council �.: '4j 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 June 19,1990 Jim Willis City Manager r ;ij ► �_ City of Plymouth "'' E �''��I`� �`" i 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MIS 55447 Dear Mr. Willis, iha k you for the opportunity to address the city council last night regarding landscaping and water quality issues on Medicine Lake. As you may recall, I represented both the Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens (AMLAC) and residents along the South Shore Drive. Our concern involved our interest in preserving the natural and recreational nature of the lake area which is used by many city and non -city residents for biking and running along the South Shore Drive, and boating and swimming within the lake itself. An area adjacent to the South Shore Drive is also the proposed site for the sixty mile Hennepin County Bike Trail. Medicine Lake is the largest lake within the City of Plymouth and includes two of the city's parks on its shores. The lake is the second largest lake within Hennepin County. For these reasons we feel that the natural area surrounding the lake and the water quality of the lake should not only be preserved, but should be improved. Unfortunately, thirty years ago the City of Plymouth zoned the area from the beginning of the East Beach to 13th Avenue industrial. At that time, the Gruman-Ryerson Steel Factory was constructed across the street from the lake on the eastern shore. As you may imagine, city residents along the lake were opposed to the development. The city of Plymouth attempting to address the concerns of residents, agreed to plant trees parallel to the South Shore Drive. A row of poplar trees was planted, but died within the year. Currently, there are nine additional industrial sites within the area. Aside from the continued visual problem to city residents and lake users, there are additional problems of traffic congestion, lack of wildlife habitat and noise. The noise problem specifically involves daytime industrial site machine operation, as well as•routine weekly dumping of industrial dumpsters at 3:00 a.m. In our efforts to further address these concerns, we have met with Eric Blank, Director of the Park and Recreation Department and Don Kissinger, City Forester. They have designed a landscaping proposal to address the visual concerns. Our request is that the city council would approve this landscaping proposal.. We would also request that the noise problem be addressed as well as the destruction of wildlife habitat. CSM JUN 22'90 L Our overall concern, however, does not rest with land issues alone, but the quality of water within the lake itself. I have lived on the lake for thirty years and have witnessed changes in the quality of the water. Other residents have expressed similar concerns. For these reasons, we also request your support for. two additional water quality issues. First, we ask that the city discontinue its utilization of'chemical methods of lawn weed treatment in efforts to upgrade the run off water which flows into the lake. We also ask that city residents be informed of organic methods of weed control and fertilization or that the city impose stricter measures to insure cleaner run off water. For your review, we have enclosed an article on organic alternatives for home weed control. Secondly, we ask your support for the Water Quality Improvement Grant currently being negotiated between city officials, The Department of Natural Resources and The Environmental Protection Agency. If this grant is not approved, we ask that immediate steps be undertaken to assure that the quality of water be improved. This grant is.particularly crucial as its approval has now been delayed for two years while the quality of water continues to worsen. Lastly, we have included for your review a copy of an article which recently appeared in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. It cites the City of Eagan for its leadership role in their attempts to improve water quality in their city lakes. As the City of Plymouth has been recently cited as a leader in our recycling efforts we ask that the city become a leader in water quality improvement issues as well. The development of a lake management team, as cited in the article, would be of benefit to the improvement of Medicine Lake as well. Again, thank you for your concern and time devoted to lake issues. In the event that you should need to reach us in the near future, we are including two resident contact listings here. Sincerely, Bridget Jodell 10100 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 Home: 545-8374 Work: 627-2673 or Terrie Christian 9910 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 Home & Office 546-5266 C.C. Mayor Kim Bergman, Mayor of Plymouth Mr.Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Department Mr. Bruce Larson, President of AMLAC tic. Don Roberts, Environmental Protection Agency cim JUIN 22V Organic UawnCare we're nature friendly our products are non-toxic, non- poisonous and will not harm your children or pets. Safe to use next to ponds, lakes and streams. Safe for new seeding, too because our products are salt and -acid free. AlatFi°�" Problem: Compacted soil is unable to absorb and retain water and oxygen, so plants are unable to maintain a healthy root system and depend on frequent watering and fertilization. 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S. .r•. olf - t El �'.. s�� � «G• sa•:f?.� -;::' .�. �r•� ..iii. �, "4 •�,/p �p1 ,F �•• prcl�� `j g G'-.•�'-1 t ?'1' •s �J•ty :: o OLE SIR 4tvlq! •�� �•��-�. a ilk•,`•`_• • .•moi. ,rF. r + '�,''••r�' p0 milli* « C2 ins � il`.iS`b � .rr18 F��: lyira'c _t'W_ 131< w L Y�•,.� chy,• t � • cp �• j rr C IE J 'f'•'k'i33 t .iL� i � i June 26, 1990 CITY OF PLYMOUTH - Joe & Geraldine Thorne 4385 Trenton Lane, Unit 312 Plymouth, MN 55442 SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 7, 1990 LETTER Dear Mr. & Mrs. Thorne: I have referred your June 7 letter expressing concern about weeds and refuse dumped in the vicinity of Trenton Lane and 45th Avenue North to Mark Peterson and Glen Upton in our Environmental Division. Mr. Upton will follow-up on your complaint. By copy of this letter I am asking that Mr. Upton keep you and I advised of the steps he has taken. Thank you for )a�inging this to our attention. Fi-hnkQ` le f Assis/Bnt City Manager FB:kec cc: Mark Peterson, Superintendent of Parks Glen Upton, Weed Inspector S.F. 7/6/90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 . t 4385 Trenton Lane - Unit 312 Plymouth, MN 55442 June 7, 1990 Mr. James Willis City Manager -X City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth*; Road Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Willis 10 'd 1'k 4- 1d 4-4- -4-4 -A 4- 4 '1 4-4 eV caU Y V%A.L M %J.1 L coV"t$ re M A ir, V - Lots 9 & 10, Block 1, Sagamore (presumably owned by Quality Homes, Inc.) which we feel should be corrected as soon as possible. 1. Tall weeds are growing in the area abutting Trenton Lane just south of 45th Avenue North which create a real eyesore both to the entry to the Sagamore complex and the area as a whole. 2. Rubbish has been dumpeRy some persons at the "dead en1d are 1 200 yards south of 45th Avenue No. To VJ This practice should be stopped and a sign posted prohibiting any disposal of rubbish. We'd appreciate your advising us what action will be taken in this matter. S inc erely oe Thorne Geraldine Thorne 0:� e F1 lip w HAZELDEN@ Pioneer House June 27, 1990 Honorable Kim Bergman Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman: Thank you for your declaration that June 16 be declared "Easy Does It Day" in all of Plymouth. The race was a success in spite of the inclement weather. Over 680 runners turned outforthe occasion. We continue to hear praise for the professional manner in which the race is conducted. Part of this credit goes to the fine City of Plymouth for help and support we receive with this event each year. Again, thank you. Sincerely, Mike Schiks Program Director Hazelden Pioneer House MAS/dk 11505 36TH AVE. N. / PLYMOUTH I MN 55441-2398 PHONE 612 559-2022 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER vv-. uisa,' ��"K NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 18 June 1990 Mr V Schneider Mayor Plymouth County 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth Minnesota MN 38802 U.S.A. Dear Mr Schneider The celebration of New Plymouth, Net., Zealand's 150th Anniversary is fast looming and the programme that has been set in place is a very exciting one. The response from people intending to visit us during the celebration, both nationally and internationally, has been tremendous and we are absolutely thrilled that we will have the opportunity to host and entertain so many visitors. I assure you that a decision to visit New Plymouth, New Zealand in 1991 will not be one you will regret. The variety of entertainment offered in our programme will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy. Although events are planned for the entire 1991 year the major celebrations will occur over the period 24-31 March. During that time we will be hosting a delegation of 22 visitors from Plymouth, England and also visitors from Plymouth, Maine, United States of America. Specifically, the celebrations programme for the month of March will include:!-- a) nclude:-a) 2 March - New Zealand Marathon Championship (Mountain to Surf); b) 7-17 March - The New Zealand Arts Festival - held in various venues in this area, including opera, brass bands, pop groups, street theatre, street buskers, school and youth groups, theatre, symphonic orchestras and whatever; LIARDET STREET PRIVATE BAG NEW PLYMOUTH NEW ZEALAND TELEPHONE 1067► 88099 FAX 10471 83257 =-13 1 i C) 9-12 March - New Zealand Sports Festival - every sporting event imaginable; d) 16 March - New Zealand Triathlon Championship which will include American and Canadian top athletes; e) 23 March - Official New Plymouth 1991 Ball f) 29 March, etc - New Zealand Official Searchlight and Military Tattoo - A good chance to present details of your official Plymouth, Maine Tartan. In addition in the 24-31 March period we are programming: - a) A total community celebration in our major park; b) City sculptures; C) A ,National -Treasures" Art Exhibition; d) An official Council Meeting to recognise 150 years of development to be followed by a Civic Dinner hosted by New Plymouth District Council; e) An official Civic Church Service to be followed by an official luncheon for international and local guest; f) An official Civic Garden Party in a superb venue to which we hope the Governor General, Dame Catherine Tizard (the official Queen's representative and current Mayor of Auckland City) will attend; g) Hosted, guided and paid for visits throughout our province to see: - i) Glass works; ii)- Dairying; iii) The oil industry; iv) Historic items; V) New Zealander's at play; vi) Sheep farming - the entire sheep industry; vii) welcome to a Maori Marae with cultural entertainment; viii) Big Game Fishing; ix) Everything else; h) A whole host of community initiated events. C •fid a��- Please note it will be "high summer" in New Plymouth at that time and ample opportunity will be made available to relax and follow every visitor's individual pursuits. As well as group tours we will be delighted to allocate staff and transport to anyone wanting to do something different. I do hope that this information will wet your appetite and I do look forward to meeting you in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 1991. Yours sincerely vtw� DAVID LEAN MAYOR