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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 12, 1990
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. An
individual may be present to encourage the Council to
liberalize City Code with respect to charitable gambling.
At the Mayor's direction, Eric Blank will also comment
about some issues regarding the Parker's Lake and Bass
Lake Playfield plans and specifications.
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, July 16, 7:00 p.m. Regular
City Council Meeting in City Council Chambers.
3. CITY PICNIC -- Wednesday, July 18, 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Employee City Picnic at Baker Park Reserve in Maple Plain
(County Road 24 west to County Road 19, turn left to Park
entrance). There is a $3.25 per car parking fee. Food
will be served beginning at 5:40 p.m. Remember, bring
your lawn chairs and a dessert to share.
4. HRA -- Thursday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. The Plymouth Housing
and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City Council
chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES -- Tuesday,
July 17,.7:30 a.m. AMM Board and staff to host a
breakfast meeting in the Autumn Room of the Seasons
Restaurant at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel, 5555 Wayzata
Boulevard (Hwy. 12), St. Louis Park. If you wish to
attend, contact Laurie. Meeting announcement attached.
(M-5)
6. MEETING CALENDARS -- The July and August meeting
calendars are attached. (M-6)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. BUILDING INSPECTION CONCERNS -- Councilmember Vasiliou
called after receiving a complaint from a resident about
the processing of a residential deck building plan.
Councilmember Vasiliou expressed concern that a staff
member was alleged to have said that permit processing is
slow because the Council would not budget the funds for
additional personnel. Other issues include day end
computer backup and permit issuance, the length of time
to process a deck permit, failure to immediately advise
the party that the application was incomplete, and
apparent failure to provide the applicant with a copy of
the deck permit checklist.
Attached are two memos from Joe Ryan addressing these
subjects. The first includes an attachment which sets
forth the Building division standards. The Council may
wish to review these. The standards considered the
"worst case" scenario, in most cases processing is faster
than these standards. The second memo deals with the
specific complaint. With respect to the day end computer
backup we are still investigating how we can stay open
for permit processing and still backup the computer
without the need for overtime payment. We are reviewing
our procedures with respect to checklist distribution.
(I-1)
2. KINGS NORTH DRAINAGE ISSUES -- Mayor Bergman,
Councilmember Vasiliou and Fred Moore met with various
residents (Councilmember Helliwell, Zitur and Ricker also
visited the site separately) of Kings North as a result
of drainage concerns expressed by Mr. Kathy Loehr. Three
problem areas have been identified. Fred believes that
the grading was changed at the time of building
construction. He is scheduling meetings with the
developer, consulting engineer and builders in an attempt
to get the drainage issues resolved. He will keep the
Council informed of his progress. (I-2)
3. ACCESS TO MEDICINE LAKE -- We received a telephone call
from a property owner in Med-O-Lake Acres 1st Addition,
located at 32nd Avenue North and Medicine Lake Boulevard.
The individual questioned whether or not a homeowner in
the subdivision could construct a dock on the 50 foot
wide City right-of-way which had been dedicated by
easement for access to Medicine Lake for owners in the
Med-O-Lake Acres lst Addition.
Some years ago the City Council adopted an ordinance, the
purpose of which was to reduce and eventually eliminate
the number of docks placed on City -owned park or right-
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JULY 12, 1990
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of -way property because of the extraordinary liability
and enforcement problems which such dockage entails. On
the basis of City ordinance, and on the basis of
liability considerations as set forth in the attached
Loss Control Quarterly article, we have advised the party
that while there is an easement over the property for
access, access means walking into or carrying a boat into
and out of the lake. It does not include construction of
a dock for one or more parties in the subdivision. The
attached letter from the City Attorney addresses this
issue in greater detail. (I-3)
4. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WATER SUPPLY REPORT --
Annually the City's water supply system is inspected by
the Minnesota Department of Health. A copy of the report
from the Health Department and a summary memo from Fred
Moore is attached for the Council's information. (I-4)
5. GLEASON LAKE SCHOOL -- Stan Tikkanen, Wayzata Schools,
has informed the City that work on the roof top screening
at the Gleason Lake Elementary School building will be
completed by July 31, 1990 in accordance with the
extension originally granted to the district. (I-5)
6. HOMESTEAD APPLICATIONS -- Attached is report from the
Assessing Division comparing homestead declaration cards
and homestead applications for the past five years. (I-6)
7. HENNEPIN COUNTY BUDGET CUTBACKS -- Councilmember Vasiliou
called about an article she had read regarding County
budget cutbacks. David Kramer of the Hennepin County
Library system, tells me that the $200,000 in 1990
cutbacks for the library system is due to the state
legislature reducing the operating money for book
acquisition. This cutback does not affect the capital
budget which is the document that would include
acquisition and construction funding for a Plymouth
library. Mr. Kramer indicated that on Monday, July 16,
the County Capital Budget Task Force would be reviewing
the County five year capital improvement plan which
contains capital funding requests from all county
departments. The recommendation will be forwarded to the
County Board for their action in October. Mr. Kramer
cautioned me that the five year plan is scrutinized most
thoroughly for the first year expenditures and remaining
years are for "planning purposes." Presently, Plymouth
community library land acquisition is scheduled for 1991
with construction in 1992 or 1993. The 1991 operating
cuts will only increase apparent County concern for the
operating implications of capital expenditures.
8. TRANSIT -- Three items of interest:
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A. A continental breakfast of pastries and coffee was
served to over 150 riders on Wednesday, July 11 to
celebrate the initiation of Plymouth Metrolink
Northeast.
B. I have received a complaint from Dean Anderson about
MTC buses exceeding the 40 mph speed limit on
Pineview. MTC representatives have already verified
the problem and are advising drivers accordingly.
C. I have received a complaint about the fact that full-
size buses are using 45th Avenue by Holiday as part
of their route. This street is a minor collector and
the full-size buses are within the street weight
standards.
9. WASTE TRANSFER STATION --
County's application for
attached. (I-9)
10. MINUTES:
The status report on Hennepin
a Waste Transfer Station is
a. Planning Commission, June 26, 1990. (I-10)
11. WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER -- A second quarter
activity report from the West Suburban Mediation Center
is attached. (I-11)
12. EDITORIALS -- Two editorials that appeared in the July 11
Plymouth Post. Mayor Bergman is preparing a response to
the School District piece.
Blair Tremere has looked into the Vicksburg village
issue. Plans for the complex were approved in 1988 and
recent site work involved the filling of a temporary
storm water detention pond which was replaced by the
permanent storm drainage system. Blair has spoken with
Welsh representatives (the contractor). While the
parking meets city ordinance minimums, tenant needs
exceed the available supply. Welsh intends to submit
plans for construction of additional parking. No other
construction work is presently in process. Blair will
pass this information along to Mr. Harstad. The
editorial is the first time we became aware of the
problem. (I-12)
13. CITY EMPLOYEES -- The following correspondence has been
received on City employees:
a. Memo from Mayor Bergman to Dick Carlquist regarding
the Neighborhood Crime Watch Program. (I -13a)
14. CORRESPONDENCE:
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a. Letter to Leonard Busch, from a group of developers,
summarizing their position on the proposed expansion
of Len Busch Roses. (I -14a)
b. Letter from Wayzata School Board Chair, John Dettloff
in response to the Mayor's letter of June 21 on
adding "Plymouth" to the District's title and
renaming "Wayzata East" Junior High to "Ridgemount."
(I -14b)
c. Letter from Adrienne Gutierrez, 16440 15th Avenue
North, to Mayor and City Council, on the relocation
of the log cabin on the south side of County Road 6.
(I -14c)
d. Letter from Virginia Westbrook 4350 Trenton Lane, to
Mayor and City Council, relaying concerns with the
transit services in Plymouth. (I -14d)
e. Letter from Michael Halbach, 3185 Kimberly Lane, to
Mayor Bergman, opposing Craig Scherber's Stone Creek
Development, Project 90037. (I -14e)
f. Letter to Michael Gonrowski, 10816 32nd Avenue North,
from Eric Blank, with regards to lake access to
Medicine Lake. (I -14f)
g. Letter to Barbara Willis, Plymouth Civic League, from
Mayor Bergman, regarding Music in Plymouth
promotional materials. (I -14g)
h. Letter to Richard Bloom, Land Concept Corporation,
from Dan Faulkner, on receipt of petition for public
sanitary sewer extension to serve the proposed Seven
Ponds Plat. (I -14h)
i. Letter to Maple Grove Mayor James Deane, from Mayor
Bergman, on the joint meeting with the Maple Grove
City Council. (I-141)
j. Letter responding to Bruce and Marilyn Thompson,
11018 Old County Road 15, from Mayor Bergman, with
regard to their letter on the Schiebe Center
development. (I -14j)
k. Memo from Mayor Bergman to Dick Carlquist, concerning
his "ride along" with Police Officer Rick Herman.
(I -14k)
1. Memo from Eric Blank about the donation of $650 from
the Jean Koski family in memory of the parents to
purchase a park bench for the Parker's Lake Park.
(I-141)
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M. Memo from Fred Moore about grubbing which took place
on the northwest corner of Fernbrook and County Road
6. Councilmember Zitur originally raised this
question. (I -14m)
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
A G E N D A
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 1990, at 6:30 p.m,.
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes for June 28, 1990, Meeting
III. Interview of Financial Consultants for Senior Housing Development
Options
A. Public Financial Systems (7:00 p.m.)
B. Ehlers and Associates, Inc. (7:30 p.m.)
IV. Metropolitan City Designation for Community Development Block Grant
Purposes
V. Scattered Site Housing Plan Possibilities
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
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Mr. James Willis
city Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55447
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We want to know what you think, and in order to provide you the
direct opportunity to share your input with the AMM Board and
staff you_are inv_i_ted to a breakfast on --Aay July
_17th._ at 7:_30 A.M. We will be meeting in the Autumn Room o he
Seasons_ Restaurant, at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel, 5555
Wayzata-Blvd(Hwy. 12j, St. Louis Park. (S.W. quadrant of Hwy.
12 and Turners crossing which is the 1st. light west of Hwy.
100) .
This "get-together", one in a series of area meetings sponsored by
the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM), has several
purposes:
1. To provide you with the means to help establish the yearly
AMM agenda and work program. Legislative issues raised at
this meeting will be forwarded to the appropriate policy
committees.
2. To appraise -you of major upcoming program and issue
priorities as seen by the Board and Staff.
3. To discuss and receive your input with respect to the AMM
Mission and Services Task Force Report recommendations which
were released at the Annual Meeting and previously mailed to
each member city.
We expect this to be a very informal gathering with lots of give and
take and hope you will attend and share your ideas with us. Please
extend this invitation to members of your City Council as well.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 11, 1990
TO: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director
FROM: Joe Ryan, Building Officia l
SUBJECT: Plan Review Services
In response to your inquiry concerning the processing of building permit
application materials, we are operating within the performance standards which
were adopted by the City Council.
I have recently acquired the services of Maple Grove's former Building
Official, Lee Paulson, to help further reduce the turn around period of
submitted residential building permit applications for both new construction
as well as additions and remodeling work.
Please contact me should you have any further questions.
cc: File
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR
PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES
The following are the Performance Standards of the Building Inspection Division
for Plan Checking Services, Permit Issuance, and Inspection Services. Division
personnel strive to operate within these standards which are considered maximums.
Checklists and information sheets are available to assist customers in defining
what is necessary for a complete application for a permit and what constitutes
complete work for an inspection. Questions and comments regarding this should be
directed to the Building Official.
1. Applications for new work and for remodeling work for single-family and two-
family Building Permits -- maximum of 7 business days upon receipt of
completed application and materials. Additional time, up to 7 working days,
may be needed to evaluate revised plans and information.%
2. Application for permit for single-family and two-family plumbing, sewer and
water, mechanical work -- maximum of one business day upon receipt of
completed application forms.
3. Applications for commercial/industrial/multiple family dwelling building per-
mits (new construction and additions) -- maximum of 15 business days upon
receipt of completed application and materials. Additional periods of up to
15 business days may be needed when revised plans and information are submit-
ted. A letter detailing any plan deficiency is provided to all applicants.
Also, and very importantly, related special conditions of approval, detailed
in the City Council action or administrative action authorizing the permits,
must be satisfied before permits are actually issued.
4. Applications for Building Permits for finishing tenant areas in commercial/
industrial buildings -- maximum of 5 working days upon receipt of completed
application and materials.
5. Applications for plumbing, sewer and water, fire sprinkling systems, and mech-
anical systems permits in commercial/industrial/multiple family dwelling
buildings -- maximum of 3 business days upon receipt of completed application,
plans, and materials. This applies when such applications are made separately
from the Building Permit for these classes of work.
6. Applications for sign permits and for building moving permits -- maximum of 5
business days upon receipt of completed application and materials.
7. Application materials for grading permits will be reviewed and routed to the
City Engineer for required approval within 2 business days of receipt. * The
City Engineer will return application materials and plans, indicating appro-
val, special conditions, or disapproval no more than 5 business days after
receipt of the materials. The permit will be ready for issuance within one
business day after receiving the approval from the City Engineer and after any
required Performance Agreements and financial guarantees have been satisfied.
8. Inspections will be scheduled for the next business day unless no time period
is open; in that case, the inspection will be scheduled for the following
business day. Requests for specific times will be honored whenever possible;
when desired times are not available the next business day, the customer will
be so informed so that an alternate time can be selected.
April, 1988
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Standards
NOTE: Delivery of concrete and availability of special inspection equipment and
personnel should be scheduled by the customer in advance so that the City
inspection can be arranged within this time frame. The City cannot assure
that an inspector will be available for checking critical work such as pouring
concrete or filling* or back -filling sewer and utility trenches, and other
special tests on short notice. These work items and tests should be scheduled
so that they coincide with the confirmed time of the inspection.
NOTE: A responsible, knowledgeable person should be available on the Job site when
inspection required by a building permit for new construction work are
scheduled. This facilitates the communication between the inspector and the
contractor, particularly where corrective work is required.
NOTE: The Erosion Control Policy will be enforced in accordance with the terms of
the Policy; when violations are observed and verified, required inspections
will not be made and the violations will be referred to the Public Works
Department within one business day, where corrective measures are needed that
involve the developer or where street cleaning is involved. The permittee
will be notified within one business day when corrective work on the site is
needed so that proper erosion control measures can be installed.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 12, 1990
TO: File
FROM: Joe Ryan, Building Officialgce
SUBJECT: Bill Hance - Building Permit Application - 2235 Archer Lane North
Yesterday I was made aware of some concerns raised by Mr. Hance to a Council -
member regarding an application for a building permit he had submitted to our
office on July 2, 1990 for the proposed construction of a deck and porch
addition.
One of the concerns apparently raised by Mr. Hance was in regard to the time
frame involved to process a building permit application. As I understood,
Plans Examiner Glenn McLearen allegedly had informed Mr. Hance that the reason
application materials take so long to review is due to the fact that our City
Council would not authorize any additional personnel to assist in this area.
The second concern apparently raised by Mr. Hance was that he was unaware of
the type of application materials he was required to submit for a building
permit.
The last concern raised by Mr. Hance was Glenn's apparent inability to process
his plans due to a long cantilever design, even though he understood the City
had previously issued a permit for a similar deck design within the last few
months.
I met with Glenn-McLearen to discuss each of the concerns raised by Mr. Hance.
Glenn indicated to me that he absolutely did not make any reference to Mr.
Hance about division personnel needs or City Council Performance Standards.
Glenn did not recall in his conversation with Mr. Hance on July 10, 1990 any
discussion concerning a similar deck design, but rather the need for Mr. Hance
to reference on his plot plan the location of the proposed deck and porch,
together with calculations from a structural engineer for his proposed
cantilever, or with the revised plans for a lesser cantilever area.
I called Mrs. Hance and left a message for her husband. Mr. Hance called me
and we discussed his application. Mr. Hance stated that he personally did not
submit the application materials and that he erred by omitting the location of
the proposed deck and porch on his plot plan.
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I asked Mr. Hance about the other building permit we had issued for a deck of
similar design. Mr. Hance stated that the permit was issued to Lundgren
Brothers Construction, but that in order to obtain approval, Mr. Lundgren had
provided structural engineering calculations. Mr. Hance stated that he had
obtained calculations from an engineer and hoped to submit the information to
our office later in the day. Mr. Hance questioned why we would not be able to
issue his permit considering that Lundgren Brothers permit was approved with
the engineering calculations they had provided.
I informed Mr. Hance that there are a number of construction variables which
impact structural design calculations, such as the size and spacing of the
floor joist material, the species of lumber which is used, the size of the
supporting header as well as the spacing between posts. I indicated to Mr.
Hance that each design proposal must be viewed on its own merits.
I informed him that the structural calculations would need to be certified by
a registered structural engineer, and that once he had submitted the requested
information I would expedite the processing of his application. Mr. Hance
thanked me for contacting him concerning this matter.
On July 12, 1990 Mr. Hance contacted Plans Examiner Glenn McLearen to inquire
whether our office would accept a redesign of his plans retaining a 3'0"
cantilever using 2 x 12 floor joist material rather than his original proposal
of 2 x 10 floor joist material. Glenn stated that we would still require
structural engineering calculations for any cantilever situation in excess of
2'0" as required by the Code. Mr. Hance stated that he is in the process of
obtaining a structural engineer's signature for his design.
cc: File
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MEMO
CITY OFF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 12, 1990
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore"Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: DRAINAGE CONCERNS
KINGS NORTH ADDITION
On June 18 Kathy Loehr contacted Dan Faulkner, City Engineer, concerning
drainage concerns within the Kings North Addition. She lives at 4570
Glacier Lane. Attached are copies of two letters sent to Kathy Loehr
regarding the staff investigation of the drainage within the addition.
Kathy Loehr also contacted the Mayor and all Councilmembers concerning
overall drainage problems within the subdivision. Kathy Loehr arranged
to meet with the Mayor, Councilmembers and other property owners on
Friday, July 6. I went with Councilmembers Zitur and Ricker on Friday
morning to meet with Kathy Loehr, since they were unable to attend the
evening meeting. I also attended the evening meeting along with Mayor
Bergman and Councilmember Vasiliou. It is my understanding that
Councilmember Helliwell had previously met with Kathy Loehr.
During the meeting we went over the drainage concerns with the property
owners. I explained the plans which the City had approved for the
developer of this addition. The developer is Craig Scherber. There
appears to be three problem areas within the Kings North Addition. The
current grading of the property is not in accordance with the approved
grading plan.
From the investigation that the Engineering Department has completed, it
appears that the grading was changed with the building of the homes. In
order to correct the grading problems and who's responsibility it is to
make the corrections, I will be arranging meetings with the consulting
engineer for the developer, the developer, and the builders of the
homes. I will keep the Mayor, Councilmembers, Jim Willis, you, and
Kathy Loehr informed of the results of these meetings.
We are now checking the building permits to determine the builders of
the properties involved. I would expect to be having meetings within
the next week to ten days. Since there are three different areas
involved, there may be three separate meetings.
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CITY C
June 29, 1990 PLYMOUTR
Kathy Loehr
4570 Glacier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mrs. Loehr:
This letter is to inform you of the City's progress in analyzing the
drainage situation along your back property line. As indicated to you in
our June 18 telephone conversation, the Engineering staff had completed
field survey work along the back property lines of you and your neighbors
on either side, this includes Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.
As you are aware, there is an 18 inch storm sewer which collects the ditch
drainage_to the east of Lot 24, and carries the water through the pipe and
outlets it at the east line of Lot 21. The approved grading plan for the
Kings North Subdivision indicates that water from these back lots should be
draining from east to west in an area above the underground storm sewer.
As we have all observed, the grading on the individual lots currently does
not conform to this approved grading plan. Consequently, water is not
draining as planned and there are low spots where water is ponding.
The City Engineering staff is currently plotting the field survey
information recently obtained. We will then compare this to the approved
grading plan. We will also review each individual lot survey plan used by
the builder to construct homes on these lots. As part of these comparisons
and analysis, we will develop some potential alternatives to solve the
drainage problems along the back property lines of the lots in question.
Although we will provide you alternatives to solve the problem, the work
would be done by the property owners. Our schedule for completion of this
work is July 5.
If you have any further questions, you may contact me at 550-5071.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
DLF:kh
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
Darrell.Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 s
July 6, 1990 CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Kathy Loehr
4570 Glacier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mrs. Loehr:
The Engineering Division has completed the surveying of the drainage
area behind your home on Glacier Lane. As I stated in my June 29
letter, we would be comparing the drainageway as it currently exists
with the approved plans. Before any homes were built within the Kings
North Addition, the developer was required to grade the drainageway as
indicated within the plan.
The existing ground along the drainageway is approximately 1.5 feet
higher than that which was specified in the approved plan. We have also
compared the existing ground to that indicated on the survey which was
submitted by the builder when they obtained the building permit for your
house. The existing ground at the edge of the drainageway easement
closest to your house is approximately 0.5 feet higher than was
indicated on the approved plan.
We have also made a comparison of the existing drainageway compared to
that on the approved plan on the two properties immediately west of your
home. The drainageway which was to be across these properties would
flow from your property westerly along both of these lots and then empty
into the main drainageway at the corner of the Sandvold and Robert's
property. The ground elevation along this entire drainageway is
approximately two feet higher than that on the approved plan.
Unless the drainageway is regraded across all three properties, it
cannot be just graded on your property. As you are aware, there is a
storm sewer pipe also under the drainageway. The storm sewer pipe
provides for the major flow of water which is coming from Fernbrook
Lane. The drainageway,on the yards is to provide surface drainage from
the properties along the drainageway.
It appears that the best solution to establishing the proper drainage
along this lot line drainageway is for each of the three property owners
to construct small inlets to the storm sewer pipe for their individual
yard. By doing this, the entire yard area would not have to be regraded
and establish a drainage swale two feet deep as indicated on the
approved plan.
CIM JUL 12'930
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Kathy Loehr
July 6, 1990
Page Two
Another variation on' the inlets to the storm sewer system would be for
each property owner to establish a landscaped rocked area within the
lower area of their yard to which the water would drain. This area
would then have an outlet to the storm sewer.
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, will be meeting with you and
Councilmembers on the evening of July 6. He will be able to show you
our drawings which were prepared and discuss possible solutions.
If you have any further questions, you may contact me at 550-5070.
Sincerely,
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Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
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cc: red G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
Darrell Johnson, Senior Engineering Technician
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CORRINE A. HEINE
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9217
July 5, 1990
Mr. Frank Boyles
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Docks on City Property
Dear Frank:
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota $5402
(612) 337.9300
This letter is in response to your question regarding the City
property located across East Medicine Lake Buulevard, opposite
Med-O-Lake Acres 1st Addition. The City owns fee title to that
property, subject to an easement for access to Medicine Lake.,
which easement runs in favor of the owners of 18 lots in
Med-O-Lake Acres 1st Addition. One of the owners has inquired
about installing a dock on the City property.
You raised two questions. First, you asked whether an easement
for access includes the right to place a dock on the burdened
property. The answer is that the extent of the rights conveyed
depends upon the intention of the owner. An easement for access
purposes could conceivably include the right to place a dock, but
it does not necessarily include the right to place a dock. Here,
there are over 18 benefitted property owners, and there is not
enough room on the property for 18 docks. At a minimum, this
suggests that the easement was not intended to give each owner
the right to install his or her own private dock. The City has a
sound basis for. arguing that the easement does not include
docking privileges.
The second question was: if the easement does include the right
to install a dock on the property, can the City nevertheless
prohibit the owners from installing a dock on City property. The
answer to this question is yes. Under Minn. Stat. 5 412.221,
subd. 12, cities have the power to regulate the location, con-
struction and use of piers, docks, wharves, and boat houses on
navigable waters.
In a case with facts very similar to this situation, the Minneso-
ta Supreme Court upheld a a city ordinance that prohibited all
persons from placing docks on city park property. Nelson v. De
CIM JUL 12"'.
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Mr. Frank Boyles
July 5, 1990
Page 2
Long, 7 N.W.2d 342 (Minn. 1942). The ordinance in Nelson had
been challenged by a property owner who had riparian rights over
the park property. This power does not depend upon the City's
ownership of the property but is a governmental power under §
412.221.
Please call if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Corrine A. Heine
a:p1100132.003
cc: Jim Thomson
CIM JUL 12 '90
LO
SS,.-CONTROL
Ctea' - r a • .9'- ..
i QUARTERLY League of Minnesota Cities
T
Summer 1990 A publication of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust No. 9
-How to Limit Liability for Private Docks Attached to
City Property .
by Ellen Longfellow, LMCIT Staff Attorney; and Rich Korman, LMCIT Research Assistant
In 1983, a young man became a
quadriplegic after diving head first into
the waters of a lake off of a privately
owned dock attached to city property.
This dock was constructed, installed,
and maintained by a private party, but
the city approved its placement. The
city did not install warning signs nor
require the dock owner to do so. The
young man sued the city and the dock
owner for negligence. The court deter-
mined that it is the city's and not the
dock owner's responsibility to safe-
guard such a dock..
This case illustrates why a city
should establish an agreement or per-
mit system if it allows private docks to
be attached to city property. The per-
mit system should be established by
ordinance and require the city council
to give permission. This will help pro-
vide a basis for a discretionary immu-
nity defense because the decision
occurred at a policy level.
An agreement or permit should pri-
marily address liability and should
include the following issues.
1. The agreement should require
the individual (dock owner) to
defend and indemnify the city for
claims arising out of the exist-
ence of the dock. The individual is
maintaining the dock, Therefore, the
city should not be responsible - for
the risks involved.
2. The individual should carry ade-
quate insurance. An agreement to
defend and indemnify the city is
useful, however, it does not do any
good if the individual's assets do not
cover defense and judgment costs.
Requiring insurance secures the
availability of necessary funds. Also,/
July 1990
if the individual has adequate insur-
ance, an injured party may be less
likely to bring a claim against the
city. On the other hand, if the
individual does not have adequate
assets or insurance, the injured
party is likely to look for a "deep
pocket" to pay damages.
3. The individual should name the
city as an "additional insured"
on the insurance policy relating
to the dock. This way, if someone
makes a claim against the city, the
city can forward it to the dock
owner's insurance company. It will
then be that insurance company's
responsibility to defend the city and
pay any judgment awards.
4. The individual should main-
tain the dock to certain
specifications.
5. The individual should install
warning signs such as "no div-
ing" and "no swimming."
By giving permission to build a dock,
the city will clarify that the property
Federal Law Reduces Disaster
Assistance to Cities
A little known provision of the Staf-
ford Act, an amendment to P.L. 93-
288, has made many changes to the
delivery of federal disaster assistance.
One provision reduces disaster assist-
ance for the repair of public buildings
damaged by flood waters when the
buildings do not have adequate flood
insurance.
When the President makes a major
disaster declaration, local government
may be eligible for 75 percent federal
reimbursement for the repair of pub-
licly owned facilities through the public
assistance program. From now on,
public assistance funding for repair of
damage to insurable publicly owned
buildings in special flood hazard areas
will decrease'by the amount of flood
insurance proceeds they would have
received, whether the building was
insured or not.
For example, if the flood damage to
an uninsured city hall in a special flood
hazard area totals $500,000, the
amount of federal funds available for
repair will decrease by $200,000—the
maximum amount of flood insurance
available. The standard 75/25 percent
cost sharing applies to the remaining
$300,000 in damage.
If the damage to the same city hall
totals $100,000, public assistance funds
would not be available because a flood
policy would have fully covered the
damage.
If communities do not obtain ade-
quate flood insurance, the additional
costs to the community can be substan-
tial. The bulk of public assistance fund-
ing is for damage to uninsurable
structures such as roads and bridges.
Funding for the repair of these dam-
ages is unaffected by the new law.
Cities should be able to get informa-
tion on flood insurance from their city
insurance agents.
elm JUL 12'°o
33
Loss Control Quarterly
LMCIT's Loss'..._
Control :. =
Workshops„Vere
a Success
l y Brenda Pia Likcrr,.'.,
Over 800 people attended the annual
safety and loss control workshops
which LMCIT held at six locations
throughout the state.
Topics this year included conciliation
court, dog and animal control, permits
for spectral events, injury management
and dealing with ,injured employees,
wastewater treatment plants, under-'
ground storage tanks,- snowplowing,
youth sports coaches, bal fields, safety
considerations for firefighters, fire
department fundraisers, and hiring of
firefighters.
LMCIT will soon be starting to plan
for next year's workshops. We'd hike
your input into what we can do better
and what topics will interest you. Please
contact Peter Tritz, Ellen Longfellow, or -
Brenda Piatz, 612-227-5600, LMCIT,
183 University Ave. E., -St. Paul, MN
55101 with your criticisms, comments,
or suggestions concerning topics to
cover, possible speakers, locations for
the workshops, facilities and accomoda-
tions, handout materials, etc. We want
to hear from you. .
Docks, cont.
the dock is attached to is city property.
In addition to an agreement a pe
system, the city should also consider
lease or rental charge for the use
the city's property. ”
Cities should either have individ
who want a dock on city property si
an agreement incorporating the abov
points or pass an ordinance establis
a permit system. An agreement
make it clear that the private dock -
there because of an express city deo
sion. These recommendations can limi
a city's liability for an accident happen-
ing on a private dock attached to city
property.
LMCIT has a copy of a sample
ordinance addressing private docks on.
city property. If you would like a copy,
contact Pat Deshler, LMCIT, 183 Uni-
tersity Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55101,
12-227-5600.
1 Fi
Page -3
Brenda Platz of LMCIT manned the registration table at the workshop held in
Austin.
Attendees lilsten intently to speaker Ellen Longfellow at LMCIT's loss control
porkshop in St. Cloud.
35
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 6, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, pCity Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WATER SUPPLY REPORT
On June 18, 1990, we received the report on the annual inspection of our
water supply system by the Minnesota Department of Health. In accordance
with Health Department requirements, water samples are submitted to a
testing laboratory on a weekly basis to ensure the safety of our public
water supply. In addition to this, the Health Department conducts an
annual inspection of the system.
In previous years, the Health Department has given a numerical rating as a
result of the inspection. This year they have done away with that rating
system. In past years, we have received a rating generally in the
neighborhood of 96 out of a possible 98 points.
The inspection did not observe any public health hazards with regards to
our water system. They did make three recommendations as a result of the
inspection. All three of these recommendations are standard and have
appeared in all of the reports over the past years. I would like to make
the following comments with regard to the recommendation:
1. We have two underground crossings of water bodies within
the City. It is not practical to elevate these crossings.
One crossing is along West Medicine Lake Drive at Plymouth
Creek and is approximately 40 feet in length. The other
crossing is along the Luce Line Trail and crosses the upper
portion of Gleason Lake. We do conduct annual inspections
at these crossings to observe whether there are any
possible leaks.
2. On a weekly basis, we are checking chlorine throughout the
system in order to ensure that we can maintain the
standards.
3. Bob Fasching makes sure that all operators attend the
necessary schooling to receive credits as required by their
water certificates. Depending on the type of certificate
they hold, it specifies the number of credits they are to
receive.
As a result of our annual water system inspection, it is my opinion that no
changes need to be made.
FGM:kh
CIM JUL I � ;,y3
minnesota department of health
division of environmental health
Q 925 se. delaware st. p.o box 59040 minneapolis..55459-0040
(612) 627-5100
JUN 18 1990
Plymouth City Council
c/o Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Council Members:
We are enclosing a copy of the report of our district office covering an
investigation of your community water supply.
If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this report,
please contact Bassam Banat, Public Health Engineer, at 612/627-5173.
Sincerely yours,
C"
Richard D. Clark, P.E.,.Supervisor
Public Water Supply Unit
Section of Water Supply
and Well Management
RDC:BHB:bs
Enclosure
cc: Bob Fasching, Water Superintendent
Hennepin County Community Health Service
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEAI.4H
REPORT ON INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Name of Water Supply
PWS ID Number '
1270044
Plyfflouth Municipal Water Supply
Street
Telephone Numbers:
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
City: — 000
550-.5092
City
State
Zip Code
P1 Outh
MN
55447
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Engineer: — 5080
County
District
Hennepin
Metro of i tan
Other: — ice—
Water Superintendent Classification
Plant Classification
Owner Type
Bob Fasching B
B
Munici al
Other Operators Classification
Mike MacDonald C Tim Fi cek C
Plant Type
Community
Plumbing Permits and
Inspections Required %® ❑
Greg Cook B Bruce Cook B
Yes No
Date of Previous Survey
Date of Survey
Glen Wiley B Steve Herwi g C
Alex Morris C Jim Ritter C
Gil Konop N.C.
11-30-88
1-25-90
City Engineer
Fred Moore
SERVICE AREA CHARACTERISTICS:
MMuninapal ❑ School or College ❑ Recreation Area
❑ Mobile Home Park ❑ Hotel/Motel ❑ Campground
❑ Company Town ❑ Resort ❑ Housing Development
❑ Institution ❑ Restaurant ❑ Other
Population Served
Service Connections
Storage Capacity: 500,000 elevate
48,000
11,500
(List separately) 1,000, 000 elevate
1,000,000 elevate
Design Capacity (gal/day)
Average Daily Production (gat/day)
elevate
2,000,000
17,q0Q,t)00 (Plant 10-9 rn)
7.7 MG
500, ground
Emergency Capacity (gal/day)
Highest Daily Production (gal/day)
2,500,000
18.6 MG
Total: 5,000,000 gallons
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
REPORT ON INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Name of Water Supply
PWS ID Number
Plymouth Municipal Water Supply (continued)
1270044
Street
Telephone Numbers:
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City:
City
State
Zip Code
MN
Operator:
Engineer:
County
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Metropolitan
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Water Superintendent Classification
Plant Classification
Owner Type
Municipal
Other Operators Classification
Plant Type
Plumbing Permits and
Inspections Required 0 0
Community
Yes No
Date of Previous Survey
Date of Survey
City Engineer
SERVICE AREA CHARACTERISTICS:
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0 Mobile Home Park 0 Hotel/Motel 0 Campground
0 Company Town 0 Resort 0 Housing Development
0 Institution 0 Restaurant 0 Other
Population Served
Service Connections
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(List Separately)
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Plymouth Municipal Water Supply January 25, 1990
Recommendations:
1. All underwater crossings should be eliminated as soon as practical by
constructing an above -water crossing. An alternate method would be to
install a manhole on one side of the crossing, having valves and
appurtenances such that the crossing can be pressure tested.
2. A free chlorine residual of at least 0.2 milligrams per liter (mg/1) or a
combined chlorine residual of at least 1.0 mg/l should be maintained on
all points of the distribution system.
3. The opportunity for additional training in water supply work should be
made available to the operator(s). Attendance at the annual waterworks
operators seminar, held in the area, is a valuable experience for anyone
engaged in this field.
Bassam H. Banat
Public Health Engineer
Section of Water Supply
and Well Management
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEAT –L: 3"
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEAT
NEW WELL ANALYTICAL DATA.
Samples *Collected By Bassam Banat Report To Metro
Field
Town, County, Etc.. Sampling Point and Source of Sample
Number
8
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Sample Number 9001791 90111724 "9001725 9001726
Date Collected1-25-90
Time Collected 9:00 a.m.
Temperature of –
Date Received by Lab.
Coliform (1 M. P. N. per 100 ml.
group { Con. O Comp. O
organisms 111/ M. F. C. per 100 ml.
Total Solids
Turbidity
Color
Total hardness as CaCO3
Alkalinity as QC03
pH value
Iron
Manganese
Chloride
Residual Chlorine
Sulphate
Fluoride
Total Phosphorus
Nitrite Nitrogen
Nitrate Nitrogen
Methylene Blue Active Sub. as ABS
Calcium as CaCOg
Sodium
Potassium
Spec. Cond. ymhos/cm @ 250C.;
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J5JISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL. HEALTH
ANALYTICAL DATA
Samples Report To Metro
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Number
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Well No. 4
B6897 b
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9001730
Date Collected _
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Date Received by Lab I - -go
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group -Con-.0 Com .D
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Barium u l
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Silver u /1
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Gross Alpha
Radium Alpha
Uranium Alpha
Radium -228
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�INNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEH
IijiVISION OF' ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ANALYTICAL DATA
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Collected By Report To
Field
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Sampling Point and Source of Sample
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Sample Number
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Date Collected - -
Time Collected a.m.
Date Received by Lab - -
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Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l
Residual Chlorine
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Samples
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NNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEEi_1H
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ANALYTICAL DATA
Bassam Banat Report To 14etro
Field
Number
Town, County,
Etc.
Sampling Point and Source of Sample
a
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Sample Number
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Date Collected
1-95-90
Time Collected
9:00 a.m.
Date Received by Lab
1-25-90
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LAB SAMPLE #:
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ANALYZED: 01/31/90
REPORTED: 02/02/90
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LIMIT
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Dichlorodifluoromethane<
1.0
t-1,3-Dichloropropene
< 0.2
Chloromethane <
2.0
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
< 0.2
Vinyl Chloride <
0.5
1,3-Dichloropropane
< 0.2
Bromomethane <
2.0
Tetrachloroethene
< 0.2
Chloroethane <
1.0
Chlorodibromomethane
< 0.5
1.4
Dichlorofluormethane <
1.0
1,2-Dibromoethane
< 1.0
Trichlorofluoromethane <
2.0
Chlorobenzene
< 0.2
Trichloro-
Ethyl Benzene
< 0.1
trifluoroethane <
0.2
1112-Tetrachloroethane<
0.2
Ethyl Ether <
2.0m+p-Xylene
< 0.2
Acetone <
20
o-Xylene
< 0.2
1,1-Dichloroethene <
0.5
Styrene
< 0.2
Allyl Chloride <
0.5
Isopropyl Benzene
< 0.2
Methylene Chloride <
0.5
Bromoform
< 1.0
Methyl tertiary-
1122-Tetrachoroethane
< 0.2
Butyl Ether <
2.0
123-Trichloropropane
< 0.5
t-1,2-Dichloroethene <
0.1
n-Propyl Benzene
< 0.2
1,1-Dichloroethane <
0.2
Bromobenzene
< 0.2
Methyl Ethyl Ketone <
10
.135-Trimethylbenzene
< 0.2
2,2-dichloropropane <
0.5
2-Chlorotoluene
< 0.5
c-1,2 Dichloroethene___ <
0.2
4-Chlorotoluene
< 0.5
Chloroform <
0.1 11
tert-Butylbenzene
< 0.5
Bromochloromethane <
0.5
124-Trimethylbenzene
< 0.2
Tetrahydrofuran <
10
sec-Butylbenzene
< 0.5
1,1,1-Trichloroethane <
0.2
p-Isopropyltoluene
< 0.5
1,1-Dichloropropene <
0.2
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
< 0.2
Carbon Tetrachloride <
0.2
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
< 0.2
Benzene <
0.2
n-Butylbenzene
< 0.5
1,2-Dichloroethane <
0.2
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
< 0.2
Trichloroethene <
0.1
1,2-Dibromo-
1,2-Dichloropropane <
0.2
3-Chloropropane
< 2.0
Bromodichloromethane <
0.2 3.7
124-Trichlorobenzene
< 0.5
Dibromomethane <
1.0
Hexachlorobutadiene
< 0.5
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone <
5.0
Naphthalene
< 0.5
c-1,3-Dichloropropene <
0.2
123-Trichlorobenzene
< 0.5
Toluene <
0.2
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PLYMOUTH-
May 15, 1990
Mr. Stan Tikkanen
Wayzata Public School District #284
Administrative Offices
210 North County Road 101
PO Box 660
Plymouth, MN 55391-9990
RE: GLEASON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ROOF TOP SCREENING
Dear Stan:
I received your letter dated April 24, 1990 requesting an extension of the -
temporary certificate of occupancy issued by our office for the installation
of roof top screening at the Gleason Lake Elementary School building.
As you know, based on my letter to you of January 3, 1990, our office had
granted a previous extension based on your request, which expires May 16,
1990. At that time, you were confident that the date of May 16, 1990 would
allow more than adequate time to complete the installation.
Your letter now implies that the school district has experienced some
difficulties in designing an appropriate screening system, but have since
resolved that issue and have now readjusted the project schedule to ensure the
fabrication and installation of the roof top screening to be completed no
later than July 31, 1990.
I will once again grant an extension of your temporary certificate of
occupancy until July 31, 1990, which should allow more than adequate time to
complete the installation. Please be advised that no further requests for
extension will. be considered by our office.
Please contact me at 550-5031 should you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
cc: Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
A File 88036
File
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
DATE January 3. 1990
PERMIT NUMBER 18631
SITE ADDRESS 310 County Road 101
Permission is hereby granted to:
5 Its-qd
s;
Wayzata School District #284
(Owner's Name)
210 County Road 101
(Owner's Address)
to occupy the above described premises on a temporary basis, subject to completing
and correcting any and all noted discrepancies, on or beforeMay 16, 1990
Failure to comply shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Installation of screening for roof top units
2.
3.
4.
5.
APPROVED BY:
UI ING�OFFICIAL
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 9, 1990
TO: Scott Hovet, City Assessor
FROM: Nancy Bye, Senior Appraisers
SUBJECT: HOMESTEAD COMPARISON t�
The following information was compiled regarding both homestead declaration
cards and homestead applications. This comparison should be helpful in
relation to our total workload and for planning future growth.
1990 198_ 1988 1987 1986
Homestead Declaration Card
Mailed 13,169
Vacationers 123
Signed at Counter 275
Total Full Year Homesteads 13,567
Total Mid -Year Homesteads 371
Total Homestead Cards
cc: Jim Willis
Dale Hahn
Fmj�i]
1,434
12,768
11,913
11,321
10,464
(12/88)
(12/87)
(12/86)
(12/85)
127
97
89
72
277
354
540
2-62
13,172
12,364
11,965
10,801
239
248
343
285
13.411 2 61 12.30$ 11.086
1,574 1,464 1,635 1,566
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 12, 1990
TO: James G. W2;;", Ci
FROM: Charles E.
Manager
Community Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY APPLICATION FOR WASTE TRANSFER STATION (89057)
On July 23, 1989 Hennepin County made application for a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a solid waste transfer station at the northeast corner of County
Road 6 and I-494, pursuant to Section 9, Subdivision D. of the Zoning
Ordinance (Hazardous Waste Facilities Conditional Uses).
Development Review Committee review of the application commenced immediately
together with activity to retain a qualified consultant to review the
application on behalf of the City of Plymouth, as the Ordinance specifies. It
should be noted that the review by the outside consultant is at the expense of
the project applicant.
On August 29, 1989, we drafted a letter to Hennepin County reviewing 35 items
that are in need of modification; additional clarification; or additional
information. These review comments were only the result of review by the City
of Plymouth staff and usual retained utilities and traffic consultants.
On July 24, 1989, we advised Hennepin County that the City of Plymouth had
selected Black and Veatch, Kansas City, to be the consultant that would review
technical aspects of their application on our behalf. On August 4, 1989,
Hennepin County delivered the necessary financial deposit and authorization to
proceed with the review of the application by the outside consultant. On
August 10, 1989, we instructed Black and Veatch to proceed with their review.
Black and Veatch completed their review and on October 18, 1989, we
transmitted a copy of the Black and Veatch report, together with a list of 34
additional design -related items requiring additions, modifications of
clarifications related to plans that had been submitted by Hennepin County for
this facility. These additional design review items were generated from the
report presented by Black and Veatch.
The project remains in Stage 2 of the development review process, and cannot
proceed until the applicant has provided responses we have requested.
CIM JUL 12'90
Page Two
Hennepin County Application for Waste Transfer Station
On March 6, 1990, we sent a letter of inquiry to Hennepin Count requesting an
expression of intent regarding the application. (Copy attached
On March 15, 1990, we received a letter from Hennepin County transmitting
construction plans with minor modifications which are responsive to omissions
made on those plans in the June, 1989 submission. The letter also makes
reference to complete response to our earlier DRC letters to be expected by
mid-April. (March 15, 1990 letter attached)
On June 28, 1990 we again wrote Hennepin County requesting a project status
report and response to our 1989 letters by July 15, 1990.
By a letter of July 6, 1990 Luther Nelson has informed the City that the
County will complete their response by August 1, 1990 (letter attached).
(pl/cd/trans.sta/S:jw)
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March 6, 1990
Mr. Luther Nelson
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Hennepin County Solid Waste Division
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55415
SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
(89057)
Dear Mr. Nelson:
This letter is to inquire as to the status of the captioned project
application before the City of Plymouth. The original application was made in
June 1989. Following initial, staff review of the application, a letter was
sent to you on August 29, 1989, delineating 35 specific items for your
consideration involving additional information required and/or modifications
to your application. Without that information, your application is not
complete.
Following a review by consultants selected by the City of Plymouth (Black &
Veatch) of your application materials, another letter was sent to you on
October 18, 1989, listing 24 requests for additional information -or
recommendations for application modification.
It has now been 6 months since we last communicated -with you concerning this
application, and we have received no response to either of our letters
requesting additional information and/or modifications. Your application
remains incomplete. Please advise us of your intentions with respect to this
application at the earliest possible date.
As is the practice with all applications submitted to the City of Plymouth
where no response has been received within a reasonable period of time, please
be advised that if we have not heard from you with respect to this application
by March 20, 1990, we will consider the application to have been withdrawn,
and we will proceed to refund a portion of your application fees.
I have enclosed copies of our letters of August 29, 1989, and October 18,
1989, for your review. If you have any further questions concerning these
matters, please do not hesitate to contact me.
S' c rely,
Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
Enclosures
cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Jim Willis, City Manager
(dre/cd/89057:dl)
(pto. JUL 12`` ,=;
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Fff Environment & Energy Division
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
HENNEPIN Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
LFUPhone: 612-348-6846
March 15, 1990
Mr. Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MH 55447
FAX: 612-348-8532
Subject: Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit — Waste Transfer
Facility (89057)
Dear Mr. Dillerud:
In response to your letter of March 6, 1990, The County Board is
expected to allocate additional funds for our Consultant to
address the questions raised by Plymouth's staff and your
consultant Black & Veatch. We expect that our complete response
will be completed by approximately the middle of April. If this
is unacceptable, please contact me. Also, we are submitting with
this letter the lighting plans and signed plans sheets that were
previously submitted.
Hennepin County appreciates the efforts of the Plymouth staff in
the very thorough review of the Design Development Report. Please
do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.
Yours. truly,
i
Luther D. Nelson �•`'�r ~ , • .r �'
Division Engineer
cc: Warren Porter
Brent Lindgren
Heyward Milford, HDR _-
y
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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June 28, 1990
CITY C
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Luther Nelson
Hennepin County Solid Waste Division
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55415
SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
(89057)
Dear Mr. Nelson:
This letter is to inquire as to the status of the captioned project
application. The original application was made in June 1989. Following
initial staff review of the application, a letter was sent to you on August
29, 1989, delineating 35 specific items for your consideration, involving
additional information required and/or modifications to your application.
Following review by consultants selected by the City of Plymouth (Black and
Veatch) of your application materials, another letter was sent to you on r
October 18, 1989, listing 24 items of additional information or
recommendations required with respect to your application.
In a letter dated March 6, 1990, we requested a report from you as to your
status with respect to this application since we had not heard from you with
regard to our request for information for a period of 6 months. You responded
in a letter of March 15, 1990, by submitting illumination plans and plan
sheets that had been previously submitted without the proper signatures.
Those submissions of March 15, 1990, did not significantly respond to the 59
items of information that had been previously requested by our letters.
In your letter of March 15, 1990, you stated "We expect that our complete
response will be completed by approximately the middle of April." We have
heard nothing further from you beyond your March 15 communication.
Your application remains incomplete. Please advise us of your intentions with
respect to this application. Our practice with all applications where no
response has been received within a reasonable period of time is to advise you
that, if we have not heard from you with respect to this application by July
15, 1990, we will consider the application to have been withdrawn, and we will
proceed to refund a portion of your fees.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. Luther Nelson
June 28, 1990
Page 2
Understand our concern is lack of current information about the status of all
applications for development. If a project is not ready or if it has been
suspended, then it is best to withdraw it from active consideration.
We have enclosed copies of our letters of August 29, 1989; October 18, 1989;
and March,6, 1990, for your review. If you have any questions concerning
these matters, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
aeus i`1 -erud
Community Development Coordinator
cc: File 89057
James G. Willis, City Manager
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Blair Tremere, Community Development Director
(dre/cd/89057:dl)
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HENNEPIN
LM
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Environment & Energy Division
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
'lel- • &SD•:I•
July 6, 1990
FAX: 612-348-8532
Jilt 10 1990
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPME14T DEPT.
Mr. Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Subject: Site Plan itional Use Permit — Waste Transfer
Facilit 89057)
Dear Mr. Dilleru
In response to your letter of June 28, 1990, The County Board on
June 26th, allocated additional funds for our Consultant to
address the questions raised by Plymouth's staff and your
consultant Black & Veatch. We expect that our response will be
completed by approximately August 1, 1990.
This project is very much alive and we do not want it categorized
as withdrawn nor do we want the fee refunded. In fact, I hope by
the time you receive this letter you and the staff at the City of
Plymouth have taken advantage of our offer to tour the Brooklyn
Park Transfer Station which will be very similar to the proposed
facility at Plymouth.
Yours truly,
Luther D. Nelson
Division Engineer
cc: Pat Murphy
Warren Porter
Brent Lindgren
Heyward Milford, HDR
HENNEPIN COUNTY
1plycup2[lindgren] � 1
an equal opportunity employer 014 JUL I -- j
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 26, 1990
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
John Wire, Dennis Zylla, Joy Tierney,
Larry Marofsky, and Michael Stulberg.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Hal Pierce.
STAFF.PRESENT: Coordinator Charles • Dillerud, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Sr.
Clerk/Typist Denise Lanthier.
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Wire, MOTION TO APPROVE
to approve the Minutes for the June 13, 1990, Planning
Commission Meeting.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky abstained for those VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
items discussed without his presence. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Geoffrey Gage for GEOFFREY GAGE (90047)
a Conditional Use Permit amendment to the Residential
Planned Unit Development for Kingsview Heights 2nd Addition
located at the southeast quadrant of 44th Avenue North and
Ithaca Lane (west of 14515 44th Avenue North).
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 19, 1990,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced John Nagel, representing the
petitioner.
Mr. Nagel stated he was in agreement with the June 19, 1990,
staff report.
Commissioner Tierney asked Mr. Nagel what material the
proposed fence is to be made of.
Mr. Nagel responded that the fence will be built with cedar.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Dave Dahl of 4255 Kingsview Lane
North.
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Planning Commission Minutes �\0
June 26, 1990
Page 97
Mr. Dahl expressed concern that the property notice he
received stated the fence was to be built as a "chain link"
fence. He stated the Homeowner's Association has guidelines
for not allowing the architectural structure of chain link
fencing. Mr. Dahl stated he has no objections of a cedar
fence being built as proposed.
Chairman Plufka introduced Craig Miller of 14530 43rd Place
North.
Mr. Miller also expressed concern of a chain link fence, but
stated he has no objections to a cedar fence.
Chairman Plufka introduced Barry Wightman of 14520 43rd
Place North.
Mr. Wightman stated he has no objections to a cedar fence,
but he did have concerns about fencing in a heavily wooded
lot. He noted that he was also to voice an opinion for his
neighbor, T. W. Johnson, who was unable to attend the Public
Hearing. Mr. Wightman stated that Mr. Johnson submitted a
letter to the Planning Commission voicing his objections
toward a chain link fence. Mr. Wightman stated that Mr.
Johnson would have no objections to a cedar fence.
Commissioner Stulberg noted the Planning Commission's
receipt of a letter by T.W. Johnson of 14510 43rd Place
North.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Tierney, to recommend approval of the request by Geoffrey
Gage for a Conditional Use Permit amendment to the
Residential Planned Unit Development for Kingsview Heights
2nd Addition to build a cedar fence located at the southeast
quadrant of 44th Avenue North and Ithaca Lane (west of 14515
44th Avenue North), subject to the conditions of the June
19, 1990, staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by St. Mary of the ST. MARY OF THE LAKE
Lake Church for a Conditional Use Permit amendment to change CHURCH (90049)
the operator of the existing day care center at St. Mary of
the Lake Church located at 105 Forestview.Lane.
Chairman Plufka waived an overview of the June 21,' 1990,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Dale Pederson, representing the
petitioner. `
CIM JUL 12'090
Planning Commission Minutes
June 26, 1990
Page 98
Mr. Pederson stated he was in agreement with the June 21,
1990, staff report. Mr. Pederson noted that the name of the
proposed day care was misspelled in the approving
resolution, and asked the Planning Commission to change the
misspelled name from "St. Mary's of the Lake Church" to "St.
Mary of the Lake Church."
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one
present to speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Wire, to recommend approval of the request by St. Mary of
the Lake Church for a Conditional Use Permit amendment to
change the operator of the existing day care center at St.
Mary of the Lake Church located at 105 Forestview Lane from
"Childrens Learning Center" to "St. Mary of the Lake
Church", amending the approving resolution by changing the
misspelled name of St. Mary of the Lake Church.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Hans Hagen HANS HAGEN HOMES/WESTAR-
Homes/Westar-Rome Partners for an MPUD Concept Plan, ROME PARTNERS (90029)
Preliminary Plan/Plat/Conditional Use Permit and Rezoning
for property located at the southwest and southeast
quadrants of Medina Road and County Road 24.
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 21, 1990,
staff report.
Commissioner Stulberg abstained from discussion of this
item.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff what the City's
recommendations are for the realignment of Holly Lane and
Jewel Lane.
City Engineer Faulkner responded that they are recommending
a cul-de-sac at the south ends of those streets, but provide
an access for emergency purposes.
Commissioner Zylla asked staff if there were any Site Plans
for the commercial site.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that what is now being
proposed is the Concept Plan and Preliminary Plan, not a
Final Site Plan.
Commissioner Zylla asked staff how this plan compares to the
previously approved plan. this.
plan
Dillerud responded that it is very similar.
CIh1 JUL 12'RQ
Planning Commission Minutes
. June 26, 1990
Page 99
Commissioner Zylla asked staff if Outlot E west of Mr.
Dahl's property requires a new access to County Road 24.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that he would review the
specific situation.
Commissioner Zylla expressed concern that it is very costly
to build a single -loaded street. He asked staff if there
were any other alternatives.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that the Development Review
Committee felt that this was the best alternative. He added
that the street proposed preserves the wetlands and that the
developer is responsible for the costs.
Commissioner Marofsky asked staff if ,the extension of
Garland Lane into the commercial site was a request of
staff.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that the City does not
recommend direct private access into the commercial site.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mike Gair of McCombs, Frank, Roos
and Assoc., representing the petitioner.
Mr. Gair gave a slide presentation of their proposal. He
emphasized that they are preserving most of the wetlands.
He stated that the best solution to serve the residents is
by providing access to their homes by building a single -
loaded street (Holly Lane). He added that the commercial
site will have a convenience store, gas station, and
restaurants.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Gair if Outlot A and B are
speculative as to what types of uses will be developed.
Mr. Gair responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Marofsky stated, and Mr. Gair concurred, that
it is not necessary at this time to figure in/out access to
the commercial site.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Gair if they plan to provide
access to the one home directly off County Road 24 after the
realignment of that road.
Mr. Gair responded that they would look into that.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced John Grigg of 3180 Queensland
Lane North. `
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Planning Commission Minutes
June 26, 1990
Page 100
Mr. Grigg stated that he has been a resident of Plymouth for
14 years and he cherishes the woodlands and wetlands the
City has. He stated he feels the wildlife in Plymouth is
being destroyed by all the development that occurs. He
expressed a concern that there will be new taxes assessed
because of the proposed development. Mr. Grigg stated that
he does not think there are enough people to buy the homes
and expressed his objections to the proposed plan.
Chairman Plufka introduced Michael Halbach of 3185 Kimberly
Lane North.
Mr. Halbach asked what types of homes are proposed to be
developed.
Mr. Gair responded that they will be large homes with an
estimated value of up to one half million dollars.
Chairman Plufka introduced Steve Jacobitz of 3520 Urbandale
Lane North.
Mr. Jacobitz stated he was in opposition of the proposed
plan.
Chairman Plufka introduced Wayne Menge of 3190 Kimberly Lane
North.
Mr. Menge stated that he was in support of the proposed
development and stated that it looks nice, but is concerned
about the interface of Mr. Hagen's property to Mr.
Scherber's property to the west. He added that he would
like to see an over or underpass built to ease the traffic
flows on County Road 24.
Chairman Plufka introduced Arvin Olson of 17310 32nd Avenue
North.
Mr. Olson stated that his property is located on the cul-de-
sac of 32nd Avenue North not 31st Avenue North as the City
map shows. He stated that the pond in the back of his
property provides very good natural drainage, and he
expressed a desire to keep the pond as it is.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Gair if Outlot E is intended
for public amenity.
Mr. Gair stated that 2/10 of an acre is intended for public
amenity and added that access favors the south side.
Mr. Hagen stated that Outlot E will` be deeded to the
property owner to the south unless the City wants it.
CIM JUL 12,90
Planning Commission Minutes
June 26, 1990
Page 101
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Marofsky, to recommend approval of the request by Hans Hagen
Homes/Westar-Rome Partners for an MPUD Concept Plan for
property located at the southwest and southeast quadrants of
Medina Road and County Road 24, consistent with conditions
of the June 21, 1990, staff report.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Wire, to amend the main motion by adding a condition stating
that alignment of County Road 24 and Medina Road shall be
per City Council agreement.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Wire, to amend the main motion by adding a condition stating
that Holly Lane be made into a cul-de-sac.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Tierney, to amend the main motion by changing Condition 5 to
read, "No private drive access shall be permitted to Medina
Road and County Road 24 from any residential unit; all
private drives shall be provided by internal public streets.
No position is taken with respect to commercial or
industrial site access to County Road 24 and Medina Road."
Mr. Gair asked the Commission if Outlot C would be precluded
or if there could be a public right-of-way in to Outlot C
from Medina Road.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that the reason for his motion
was to only preclude private drive access.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Zylla, to amend the main motion by changing Condition 10 to
state that lots adjacent to Medina Road, east of 24th Avenue
North shall have garage setbacks of 35 feet and living area
setbacks of 50 feet.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Wire, to amend the main motion by adding a condition stating
that Outlots A and B and the proposed private street be
platted as single outlots.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that the County Road 24 road
alignment may change and he would not like to see it
separated.
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June 26, 1990
Page 102
Roll Call Vote. 1 Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Zylla, Tierney VOTE - MOTION FAILED
and Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION failed.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Wire, MOTION TO AMEND
to amend the main motion by adding a condition stating that
the owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of Outlot
E.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Zylla stated that the street names should -be
looked at.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that street naming is done at
the time of the Final Plan by the Building Official.
Roll Call Vote on main motion. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MAIN MOTION
CARRIED
Chairman Plufka called for a 10 minute recess at 9:30 p.m.
Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Craig Scherber for CRAIG SCHERBER (90037)
an RPUD Concept Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat/Conditional Use
Permit and Rezoning for property located at the northeast
corner of County Road 24 and County Road 101.
Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 21, 1990,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Tom Loucks, representing the
petitioner.
Mr. Loucks stated that the proposed site contains a
substantial amount of open space (30 percent) consisting of
much park, wetland, and ponding areas. He stated that the
twinhomes will aesthetically combine well with the single
family neighborhood. Mr. Loucks emphasized that the
transition between the twinhomes and single family homes
meets the Zoning Ordinance guidelines: He stated that there
is a 100 foot distance between the residents of Hans Hagen's
development and Craig Scherber's development with a trail
and extensive screening buffering between the two
developments.
Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Loucks how much open space is
dedicated to the City above the 100 Year Water Elevation.
Mr. Loucks responded 5.23 acres, all of which is in the park
area.
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June 26, 1990
Page 103
Chairman Plufka introduced Kathleen Burk, representing the
petitioner.
Ms. Burk stated she is a representative of County Home
Builders which will be the builders for the proposed
twinhomes. Ms. Burk stated their market is centered at
people aged 55 years or older and families with no children.
She stated that the Country Homes concept is a hybrid
between the single family homes and the twinhomes. She
stated each Country Home will be between 1,400 to 3,300
square feet. Ms. Burk gave a slide presentation of the
Country Homes.
Chairman Plufka asked Ms. Burk if there will be one common
open space area.
Ms. Burk responded that there will be 10 feet of private
yard around the structure and the balance is owned by the
Homeowner's Association.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Ms. Burk if, by law, County Home
Builders must sell to families with children if the family
so desired to purchase the twinhome.
Ms. Burk responded affirmatively.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Joe Domagala of 11105 County Road
24.
Mr. Domagala stated he was concerned the City of Plymouth
has gone through degradation of standards. He stated that
the setbacks and lot sizes are too low. Mr. Domagala stated
he was not against the proposal in whole, and did not favor
the proposed twinhomes. He stated the whole development
should be single family units.
Chairman Plufka introduced John Grigg of 3180 Queensland
Lane North.
Mr. Grigg submitted a petition to the Planning Commission in
opposition. Chairman Plufka noted the Planning Commission's
receipt of such a petition. Mr. Grigg stated he was in
opposition of the proposed twinhomes.
Chairman Plufka introduced Michael Halbach of 3185 Kimberly
Lane North.
Mr. Halbach stated he was concerned about the addition of
landscaping between his property and Craig Scherber's
development. He stated he was in opposition of the proposed
twinhomes.
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June 26, 1990
Page 104
Chairman Plufka introduced Steve Jacobitz of 3520 Urbandale
Lane North.
Mr. Jacobitz stated he is in opposition of the proposed
twinhomes. He stated the nature of the existing development
is single family homes. He stated he is concerned with the
Sunday morning traffic of County Road 101 for the proposed
church site.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mary Leuer of 17435 Medina Road.
Ms. Leuer stated she would like to keep access from her
property to Medina Road.
Chairman Plufka introduced Wayne Menge of 3190 Kimberly Lane
North.
Mr. Menge stated he is in opposition of the proposed
twinhomes. He stated the twinhomes will devalue the
properties of the single family homes. He stated that he
was also concerned about the density.
Chairman Plufka introduced Peter Perrine of 18010 31st
Avenue North.
Mr. Perrine stated he is in opposition of the proposed
twinhomes.
Chairman Plufka introduced Jim Stavros of 17430 County Road
24.
Mr. Stavros stated he was in opposition of the proposed
twinhomes.
Chairman Plufka introduced Duane Hibben of 3170 Queensland
Lane North.
Mr. Hibben stated he was in opposition of the proposed
twinhomes. Mr. Hibben asked Mr. Loucks what the value of
the proposed homes would be.
Mr. Loucks responded $172,000 to $250,000 for the single
family homes and $140,000 for the twinhomes.
Mr. Hibben asked staff what guarantee is there for a time
line to finish the project.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that the development of the
homes is not guaranteed, but completion of public
improvements on the site is.
Chairman Plufka introduced Nancy Speaker` of 3180 Queensland
Lane North.
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June 26, 1990
Page 105
Ms. Speaker stated she was concerned that the twinhomes will
eventually turn into rental units.
Mr. Loucks stated that the Homeowner's Association documents
would preclude the twinhomes from becoming rental units.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stulberg asked Mr. Loucks to address the PUD
attributes.
Mr. Loucks responded that there is much passive open space
and that the wildlife will not be affected by the
development.
Commissioner Marofsky asked Mr. Loucks if.they have provided
any recreational facilities.
Mr. Loucks responded negatively.
Chairman Plufka asked where they plan to provide public
active space for the single family residents.
Mr. Loucks responded that most of the lots are over 18,500
square feet. With 600 feet of neighborhood park frontage,
he feels they have dedicated much park.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairman Plufka MOTION TO DENY
to recommend denial of the request by Craig Scherber for an
RPUD Concept Plan for property located at the northeast
corner of County Road 24 and County Road 101, based on the
finding that the proposed plan fails to meet Condition 4 of
the PUD Attributes.
Commissioner Stulberg stated he was not opposed of the mixed
use and lot size.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner
Wire, to amend the main motion by adding staff's
recommendations from the staff report of June 21, 1990, with
the finding of the main motion becoming number one.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg, Nay.
MOTION carried.
Roll Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Commissioner Zylla stated he was not in support of the
twinhomes anywhere on the site.
Commissioner Wire stated he feels the, petitioner has not
adequately buffered the twinhomes from the single family
homes.
MOTION TO AMEND
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
VOTE - MAIN MOTION
CARRIED
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Planning Commission Minutes
June 26, 1990
Page 106
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Ryan Construction RYAN CONSTRUCTION
Company for a Mixed Planned Unit Development Preliminary COMPANY (90051)
Plan, Conditional Use Permit amendment and Final Site Plans
(2) for Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 2 of "Rockford Road
Plaza" located at the northwest quadrant of I-494 and County
Road 9 (east of Vinewood Lane):
Chairman Plufka waived an overview of the June 21, 1990,
staff report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Bill McHale, representing the
petitioner.
Mr. McHale stated that the architectural design of Rainbow
Foods ties into the architectural design of Target with the
exception of a darker face brick. He expressed concern of
the importance of staying on schedule with the utilities
proposed for the 1990 Capital Improvements Program. Mr.
McHale stated that the proposed Bakers Square will look
aesthetically different than the rest of the project.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. McHale if there was any reason
for not proposing to landscape some of the islands in the
parking lot.
Mr. McHale responded that some of the islands are proposed
to be landscaped and some of the islands are proposed to be
painted.
Commissioner Marofsky noted that the proposed parking lot
lights are higher than the proposed buildings and asked Mr.
McHale if this height is standard.
Mr. McHale responded affirmatively and stated that the
standard height for a parking lot light is 52 feet, which
they are proposing.
Commissioner Marofsky expressed concern that the residents
surrounding the proposed site would be affected by the
extensive lighting of the parking lot.
Mr. McHale stated that the lights proposed are of a "down
glow", which means that the lights will glow, but they will
not be offensive to the surrounding neighborhood.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one
present to speak on the issue.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO APPROVE
Plufka, to recommend approval of the request by Ryan
Construction Company for a Mixed Planned Unit Development
Preliminary Plan, Conditional Use Permit amendment and Final
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June 26, 1990
Page 107
Site Plans (2) for Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 2 of
"Rockford Road Plaza" located at the northwest quadrant of
I-494 and County Road 9 (East of Vinewood Lane), consistent
with the conditions of the June 21, 1990, staff report.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Wire,
to amend the main motion by adding a condition stating that
landscaping shall be added on the parking lot islands on Lot
2, Block 2, south to County Road 9.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg Nay. MOTION
to amend carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire to amend the main motion by
adding a condition stating that landscaping shall be added
to the slope on the south end of the parking lot.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that the reason he voted
against the motion to amend was because be believes the
landscape plan is adequate as proposed.
Roll Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced a continuation of the Public
Hearing that was opened at the June 13, 1990, Planning
Commission Meeting concerning six Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendments that were proposed by staff: 1 - Flood Plain
Regulations; 2 - Residential Facilities; 3 - Shoreland
Private Recreation Facilities; 4 - Planned Unit Development
Attributes; 5 - Private Streets; and, 6 - Temporary Real
Estate and Other Signs.
Chairman Plufka announced each of the Text Amendments under
consideration and asked if any member of the public desired
to address the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing
concerning these amendments. No members of the public
requested to be heard.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing regarding No. 2,
No. 3 and No 5; and continued the Public Hearing regarding
No. 1, No. 4 and No. 6 to the meeting of July 11, 1990
Commissioner Tierney inquired as to whether the proposed
Text Amendment No. 3 - Shoreland Private Recreation
Facilities - related to a recent Board of Zoning Adjustments
and Appeals' petition involving a picnic shelter adjacent to
Pomerleau Lake.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that the Council direction to
consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Private
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MOTION TO AMEND
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO AMEND
MOTION FAILED FOR LACK
OF A SECOND
VOTE - MAIN MOTION
CARRIED
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Planning Commission Minutes
June 26, 1990
Page 108
Shoreland Recreation Facilities resulted from the City
Council deliberation of that Zoning Ordinance variance
action.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner
MOTION TO APPROVE - TEXT
Tierney, to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text
AMENDMENT NO. 2
Amendment No. 2 concerning Residential Facilities.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Zylla,
MOTION TO APPROVE - TEXT
to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
AMENDMENT NO. 3
No. 3 concerning Shoreland Private Recreation Facilities.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Tierney and Chairman
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Plufka Nay. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. MOTION
carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner
MOTION TO APPROVE - TEXT
Marofsky, to recommend approval of Zoning Ordinance Text
AMENDMENT NO. 5
Amendment No. 5 concerning Private Streets.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Loucks asked the Planning Commission to have the
proposal by Craig Scherber put back on the table for
discussion in order to ask for a deferral.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
MOTION TO REOPEN THE
Tierney, to reopen the Public Hearing for Craig Scherber.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CRAIG
SCHERBER (90037)
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Marofsky, Stulberg, VOTE - MOTION FAILED
and Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION failed.
Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 12:10 a.m.
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WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER 1
32 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 21 , Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005
July 9,1990
Frank Boyles
Assistant. City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Frank:
A brief report on second quaher*.activity for 1990:
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Case #9048. Vandalism. Police Dept. Referral. Conciliated.
#9051. Intra family. Police Dept. Referral. Initiating party refused.
#9058. Landlord/tenant. Successful mediation.
We appreciate your support and usage.
Sincerely,
Susan A. Nelson
Executive Director
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Confusion and expense in `meddling'
To the Editor: trict 284 that Plymouth lead- contrary, I sense general sat -
I don't know whether to be ers believe there is something isfaction and substantial pride
more amused or perturbed by positive in such identification. in the present title.
the time and energy the Ply-
mouth City Council is in- On the other hand, I see both In recent years, Wayzata
vesting in its advocacy for a confusion and considerable schools have received much
Wayzata ,School District name expense resulting from meddl- favorable publicity and • rec-
change to :include "Ply- ing with the school district's ognition. They achieved this
.mouth." Probably it's a name. There is• certainly no by strong performance and a
significant compliment to Dis- putilic clamor for it; on: the responsiveness to community
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needs and expectations.
Maybe Wt's a service for-
mula that Plymouth • could
employ to establish its own
identity - independently.
"If it isn't broke, don't fix
it!"
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Sarah R. Johnson
PLYMOUTH
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A. flymouthapartment complex with. Problems
theEditor: It is not uncommon to come problem, but it*creates a new weasels, ducks and gees in it.
To
home at 10 p.m. and find there set of problems. They are: The new parking lot will come
within inches of the creek,
1. The residents of the adja- posing a threat to wildlife and
I reside in the Vicksburg are no parking spaces avail -
Village apartment complex at able. Because we cannot park cent townhousei were told the environmental problems -due
County Road 9 and Vicksburg on County Road 9, that poses a• area along the creek would be to runoff, not to mention the
in Plymouth. The apartment significant dilemma. Many lindscitped green •space, not eyesom itwillcmate.
complex faces significant residents solve It by parking in asphalt parking lot.
density, parking and en- fire lanes or elsewhere where Thig entire situation raises a
vironmental prbblemg that no pixki�g li periiiitted,* mak- 2. Residents on the east side' question. Why did,the city of
have been inadequately ad- ing emergency access to the of Building I in Vicksburg Plymouth, which has signifi-
dressed by either the city Of apartment buildings difficult Village were among the first ca nt devel opmen t experience,
Plymouth or the owner of or impossible. to move in. They expected toa density at Vicksburg
Vicksburg Village. overlook green space along a rdmIagle that is much to(ihigh
Recently, an employee of . creek, not a for the available parking
Vicksburg
lot. Pre -
burg Village
As the apartments have rill- Vicksburg, Village told me the sumably, space?
ed, parking problems have city of Plymouth is aware of intends to hold them to their
become progressively more the parking problem and has leases despite the change in Vicksburg Village needs to
actue. There are approxi- suggested building an addi- scenery. solve the density, larking, en -
mately enough parking spaces tional parking'lot along the * edge, no vironmental an aesthetic
in the underground garages creek on the east side of the 3. To my knowl
apartment; apartment complex. Work on public hearing has been held problems it has created. The
for one car per a odes
the new parking city of Plymouth needs to re -
however, there are not nearly that lot apparently started late lot, despite the negative im- view the.approval of the den -
enough parking spaces in out- in June, when heavy equip- pact oii-. the adjacent sitY that en
side parking lots to accommo- meat began leveling the area lemswouldarisesured those prob-
.
date the second, third and and installing storm sewer. townhouses.
fourth cars the residents ofCarl L. Harstad
some apartments have. S6me The new -parking lot is too 4. The creek currently has
residents also have boats. small to solve the parking wildlife, including beaver, PLYMOUTH
DisapDisappointed I . n omission of honor students
pointed ed had achieved these honors. think you made a poor deci
Ir. 4h. rAltetr• the' community, we enjoy Wo alen thinkan annino
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July 10, 1990
MEMORANDUM
To: Dick Carlquist/Public Safety Direct
From: Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
CONGRATULATIONS!
Having 16 messages waiting for me when I got back from my recent
vacation I was "Impressed as Heck!" with a call from Mary Black re-
garding a Cr' -Watch meeting held for Amber -Woods. Mary has many
words r our rhood Crime -Watch program and especially
for Darrel AndersoCommunity Relations Officer. Darrel's abilities
er o me in such glowing terms that I won't embarass him in
this memo. It's plain to see that you've got an enthusiastic promoter in
Darrel and that is exactly what we need to make this program a success.
Enthusiasm is a scare commodity, anything we can do to see that it
spreads and grows is time and money well spent.
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935 EAST WAYZATA BOULEVARD • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • (612) 473-1231
July 6, 1990
Mr. Leonard Busch
c/o Len Busch Roses
4051 Highway 101
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Busch:
The undersigned companies (U.S. Homes, Lundgren Bros. Construction,
James Development Company, Builders Development and Finance, Ecklund
Swedlund Homes, and Craig Scherber and Associates) own or are in the
process of obtaining fee title to approximately 345 acres of land in
the neighborhood where you operate your business. We represent the
equivalent of approximately 645 future homes in the immediate area.
Since the City Council meeting of June 18, 1990, we have all met to
discuss the impact of your existing business and the proposed expansion
of your operation on our properties. We appreciate the efforts of the
Plymouth City Council and their attempts to deal with this nuisance.
Unfortunately their decisions do not protect our property rights. It
is our collective professional opinion that the existing situation
without any expansion may cause undue hardship for each of us and
may severely impair our ability to effectively market and sell homes
in our neighborhoods. The planned expansion will just make matters
worse. We feel that the resolution approved by the Plymouth City
Council on June 18, 1990 does not protect us enough against the
problems associated with lights used in your business.
Furthermore, the legal counsel retained to represent our group feel
strongly that a law suit directed against you and Len Busch Roses,
related to violations of the zoning code and maintenarice of a nuisance,
would receive a favorable ruling in our behalf.
Therefore, we would like to meet with you to try to persuade you to make
certain modifications in the resolution passed by the Plymouth City
Council. If we are unable to reach a satisfactory agreement with you
that protects our properties from the adverse effects of the lights from
your business operation, then we have no other recourse than to seek a
legal remedy. We would rather try to settle this with you privately
rather than to seek a court order. Obviously, the risks and costs to
you may be substantial if you lose, and possibly even if you don't lose.
We hope that you will carefully weigh the facts and agree to put your
resources into resolving the problem in a more expeditious manner, which
at some point you will need to do anyway.
C'A' JUL 12 '9p
July 6, 1990
Mr. -Leonard Busch
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The following is a list of the conditions which we feel we must have in
order to protect our property:
1. Your facility (new and existing) shall conform to the City of
Plymouth's existing ordinance for performance Standards, as stated
in Section 8, Subdivision G.
"1. Intent. It is the intent of this Subdivision to provide
that all non-residential uses and related activities shall be
established and maintained with proper appearance from streets
and adjoining properties and to provide that each such use shall
be a good neighbor to adjoining properties by control of the
following:
2. Standards ....
b. Glare. [Tare whether direct or reflects such as
from floodlights or high temperature processes, and as
differentiated from general illumination, shall not be
visible at any Rropertline— (Emphasis added)"
a. Your facility (new and existing structures) shall be in
conformance with the City of Plymouth's proposed
glare/illumination ordinance for commercial, retail and
industrial uses;
b. The new and existing facilities shall be screened to eliminate
glare/illumination consistent with all of the above no later
than September 1, 1991;
2. If you cannot conform to the above you shall cease using the grow
lights by September 1, 1991;
3. The design and timetable for construction of berming and landscaping
of Medina Road shall be coordinated with U.S. Homes. The design of
the berm shall commence within 60 days after the final design for the
upgrading of Medina Road has been accepted, and construction shall be
completed within one year of that date. The berm shall be designed
to shield the majority of the horizontal view of the greenhouse
structures from Medina Road.
As we have often repeated we are not opposed to your business and its
proposed expansion. However, we are fundamentally and vehemently
opposed to the glare it imposes on our properties and the potential
negative effects this has on our property, its value and our ability to
market home sites.
Mr. Peter Pflaum of Lundgren Bros. and Mr. Bill Pritchard of U.S. Homes
will meet with you as representatives for the undersigned in an attempt
to gain your cooperation in meeting the conditions above. We sincerely
hope that you will agree to implement the solutions to the problem as we
have requested. They will be calling you to set up a time to meet with
July 5, 1990
Mr. Leonard Busch
Page 3
you to discuss the solutions to this problem. If we are not able to
secure an agreement with you by August 1, 1990, we will have no other
alternative but to seek a court order to protect our rights.
Very truly yours,
U'SL Homes, r
L en Bro Construction, Inc.
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Craig Scherber and Associates, Inc.
cc: Jim Willis
Jim Thompson
Bruce D. Malkerson
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July 9, 1990
Kim Bergman, Mayor
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
34(10 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
IF
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David R. Landswerk, Ph. D.
Superintendent of Schools
(612) 476-3101
This will acknowledge your letter of June 21 requesting the Wayzata School
Board consider adding "Plymouth" to the Wayzata School District title and
renaming "Wayzata East" Junior High to "Ridgemount."
Plymouth is the predominant residential municipality for District 284 with 68
percent of our students living there, and that proportion will doubtless grow
during the next decade. If the primary purpose of a school system's name is to
identify the political entity from which it draws the majority of its students,
then adding "Plymouth" makes sense; unfortunately, it's not that simple.
School district identification and recognition build over many years, and other
districts which have undertaken name changes have found that confusion, not to
mention controversy, is a typical, long-term result.
As a consequence of the publicity surrounding this matter, we've received some
calls and letters requesting we not change the name. However, I suspect that
Board members will want to have _a_much better feel for how well a name change
would be received by our community; in addition, they will want to assess what
it would cost to modify or replace equipment, signage, documents, etc.
The School Board has not had the opportunity to consider this recommendation as
a formal business matter. We do, however, want to assure you that this request
won't be ignored, and we will keep you advised.
As you indicated, this is not a new idea, but we feel it is one that warrants
careful consideration.
SiPoard
tl fChof Education
JCD:LMB/L4:133
c: Board of Education
David R. Landswerk, Superintendent
Plymouth City Council
Jim Willis, Plymouth City Manager
District Administrative Offices 210 County Road 101 North P.O. Box 660 Wayzata, MN 55391-9990 FAX 476-3214
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RELOCATION NETWORK
MEMO I N 607 MarquetteAvenue
Minneapoliss,,MMN 55402
612/341-4000
To: City Hall; City of Plymouth 55447
Mayor's Office \7. t I ��
From: Adrienne Gutierrez
Date: July 6, 1990
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Subject: Log Cabin, County Rd 6`���'
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The planned widening of County Road 6 and the repositioning of the power'=
line posts raises concern about the safety of the little log cabin on the
south side of County Road 6. between Shenandoah & Vicksburg.
I understand that there is a plan to move the cabin to an open area in the
Parkers Lake Park. This would preserve the cabin, give it visibility as
well as offering it some protection of the parks and recreation department.
The cabin is aesthetically pleasing but is in a state of total abandonment.
The door, previously padlocked, has stood open for several months. With
our wonderful spring rains, the weeds are rapidly growing up around the
little house.
I must compliment Blair Tremmer and Eric Blank for their helpful research
and information provided to me.
Sincerely,
Adrienne Gutierrez,
16440 15th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
cc:
City Council,Plymouth
Blair Tremmer,Director
Eric B1ank,Director,Parks&Rec
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Michael Gonrowski
10816 32nd Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN
Dear Mr. Gonrowski:
This letter is a follow up of our phone conversation on Monday, July 9, with
regards to your lake access to Medicine Lake. After conferring with our City
Attorney, it is our opinion that you are not in a position to place a dock on
Medicine Lake. You have secured an easement for lake access along with
numerous other homeowners in your area over dedicated park land. The City is
of an opinion that we do not wish to encourage additional docks, thus
incurring liability exposure for the City.
Enclosed, please find a certificate of title
may be of any further assistance to you, I may
you for your time and interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Eric J. Blank
Director of Parks & Recreation
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be reached at 550-5131. Thank
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Barbara Willis
President
Plymouth Civic League
16511 - 26th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Dear Ms. Willis:
Until "mother nature" stepped in to stop the event, the 1990
version of Music in Plymouth looked like it would be the biggest
and best yet. I guess we really can't complain too much about
two rain outs in 18 attempts.
Music in Plymouth is possible only because of the cooperation and
contributions of many corporations and individuals in Plymouth.
In the past, the City has taken a low profile in advertising its
role as contributor to the event.
We were pleased to see that this year, for the first time,
Councilmembers were scheduled to be introduced as part of the
festivities by way of recognizing the substantial contribution
which the City makes to the event.
In future years, the City would like to "raise its profile" by
assuring that the publicity for the event acknowledges that the
City is one of the prime contributors making the event possible.
We want our residents and business persons to be aware of the
positive efforts towards which their property tax dollars are
directed.
Thank you and members of the Civic League for all of their hard
work. The rain out is naturally a letdown, but on the positive
side, people will.look forward to the next event with that much
more anticipation. Thank you for passing this message along to
your publicity chairman for inclusion in next year's publicity
packet.
Sincerely,
Kim Be an
Mayor
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City Councilmembers
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Richard Bloom
LAND CONCEPT CORP.
14600 Woodruff Road
Wayzata, MN 55391
SUBJECT: PETITION FOR PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION TO PROPOSED
SEVEN PONDS PLAT (90029)
Dear Mr. Bloom:
This is to inform you that the petition I recently received from you for
a public lateral sanitary sewer extension to serve the proposed Seven
Ponds Plat will be taken to the City Council for their consideration
after they have acted on the Seven Ponds Preliminary Plat scheduled for
July 16. If this plat is approved, we would then take the petition to
the City Council on August 6 for their consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 550-5071.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
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cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel K. Campbell, Senior Engineering Technician
Robert C. Johnson, Senior Engineering Technician
Hans Hagen
HANS HAGEN HOMES
2353 Rice Street North
St. Paul, MN 55113
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The Honorable James P. Deane
City of Maple Grove
9401 Fernbrook Lane
Maple Grove, NN 55369-9790
Dear Mayor Deane:
Thank you for inviting the Plymouth City Council and staff to your city
center. I believe that we came away from our meeting with a "warm"
feeling about our neighbor to the North.
It is clear that we will have areas of mutual concern and as development
occurs I am certain that we will find ourselves cooperating on many
issues. I hope that our staffs ccmmmicate regularly, and that as Councils
we meet at least yearly. We all know that" C mmmication" with our
citizens/customers, is probably our greatest task and challenge, we must
communicate effectively with our neighbors on areas of mutual concern.
I will ask our city manager to arrange your visit to Plymouth as soon as
we can come up with a date that suits our mutual purpose.
Sincerely yours,
Rim M. Bergman/Mayor
cc: Maple Grove and Plymouth City Council/Staff
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Bruce & Marilyn Thompson
11018 Old County Rd 15
Plymouth, NN 55441
Dear Bruce & Marilyn:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Schiebe Center development of
June 21st. I would like to respond to your concerns as stated in your
letter. The council is well aware of the value of wetlands. We are in the
middle of forming our "Wetlands Task Force", and I am personally for "no
net loss".
It is important to note that the city cannot prevent development, or re-
development. Anyone who owns land that is properly zoned can legally
develop it. There isn't enough money in the city treasury to pay for all the
law suits that would hit us if we stopped people from developing their
land.
At this point you know more about the future of County RD 73 than I do. I
will tell you this though, at this point I am not supporting any expense by
the city to upgrade a county road.
As I said at the July 2nd Council meeting, it is the function of the market-
place whether or not the Schiebe Center is a success or not. Most
business people believe however, that you grow or perish.
Again, thank you for your letter, I will be paying close attention to this
very important part of Plymouth, and I sincerely hope that everyone's
interests can be accomodated.
Sincerely yours
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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July 10, 1990
MEMORANDUM I
To: Dick Carlquist/Public Safety Director
From: Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
Thank you for the opportunity to "ride along" with officer Rick Herman on
July 3rd. I hope I will be able to do these at least once every six months.
We were involved in a domestic abuse call, a rotten smell call, broke up a
"kegger" (Rick and I got the Kegs -too late no beer!), and a potentially
dangerous, two vehicle (nearly three) accident, caused by a deer crossing
Hwy. SS just East of 101. A gambler would have had an even call for some
serious injury on this one. Dick, would you identify for the council any
statistics you have on how many, and where these deer hits are taking
place?
Just a few comments on my "ride along". Communications seems to be the
best tool the officer has. Are we considering cellular phones in all police
vehicles, and what is the status of an upgraded radio system using 80OMHZ
equipment? On our patrol, I noticed that Parker's Lake Park does not have
an obvious sign that tells people when it is closed, and that alcohol is not
allowed. I understood when people in the park at 1:00 A.M. didn't know it
was closed, I had to have Rick drive me thru again to see the sign. We
should also have the same sign in the parking lot across 6 from the park.
I enjoyed my shift with Rick and I found him both courteous and profes-
sional with the citizens we talked to.
Thanks again
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 11, 1990
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation E;s
SUBJECT: Donation
The Jean Koski family has donated $650 in the memory of their parents, Astrid
and Frank Moore, Sr. for the purchase of a park bench for Parkers Lake Park.
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DATE: July 12, 1990
TO: Blair Tremere, Director of Community Development
FROM: Fred G. Moore,Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: PROPERTY AT NORTHWEST CORNER
COUNTY ROAD 6/FERNBROOK LANE
KROSKIN PROPERTY
I believe I have found out what is taking place on the old Kroskin
property at the northwest corner of Fernbrook Lane and County Road 6.
As you are aware, there has been removal of trees over the past several.
weeks. Tuesday afternoon I talked with Brad Mattson of Schafer
Contracting. This is the firm that has the contract for the work
underway on I-494.
Schafer Contracting made an arrangement with Told Company, who controls
this land, for the use of the land for their construction offices and
the storage of materials. As part of their agreement, they were
required to clear and grub the trees from the entire site as instructed
by Told Company. They were instructed to leave the trees that are
remaining on the site.
Schafer has been using part of the site for their construction operation
offices and storage material for the past two months. They do not
expect to use much more of the property than they are presently using,
but in accordance with their agreement, they were required to remove all
of the trees. On any additional area that they use for storage of
material, they will be smoothing the site, but will not do any grading
which will change the elevation more than two inches.
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