Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Home
My WebLink
About
Council Information Memorandum 09-20-1990
,1 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 20, 1990 RWYCLUM CASH DRAWDFG NO WINNER Next Week: $300 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, September 24, 6:30 P.M. Plymouth Forum in City Council Chambers 2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, September 24, 7:00 P.M. Regular City Council meeting in City Council Chambers. 3. WETLANDS TASK FORCE -- Tuesday, September 25, 5:30_P.M. The Wetlands Task Force will meet in the City Council conference room. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 P.M. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4) 5. HRA -- Thursday, September 27, 6:30 P.M. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-5) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 20, 1990 Page 2 6. CITY EMPLOYEE SAFETY PROGRAM AWARDS LUNCHEON -- Wednesday, October 3. The 13th annual Employee Safety Awards Luncheon will be held at the Plymouth Place Hotel. Council members are invited to attend. In order to accommodate all employees two luncheons have been scheduled; the first at 11:15 a.m., and the second at 12:45 p.m. Please notify Judy McMillin (550-5012) if you plan to attend. 7. MEETING CALENDARS -- September and October meeting calendars are attached. (M-7) FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. KIMBERLY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -- The Wayzata School District Board has approved the name of the new elementary school located on County Road 9 to be Kimberly Lane Elementary School. This school is currently under construction and is anticipated to be open for occupancy in the fall of 1991. 2. CLAIM AGAINST CITY -- We received a notice of claim against us filed by the Thomsen Nybeck Law Firm on behalf of Mr. Timothy Leslie Pederson. Mr. Pederson was recently arrested by the Plymouth Police on criminal sexual conduct charges resulting from alleged improper conduct on his behalf while he was a bus driver for the Hanus Bus Company. The Council may recall that three children at the Gleason Lake Elementary School allegedly were the victims of Mr. Pederson's alleged criminal sexual conduct. Mr. Pederson apparently was beaten while under custody at the Detention Center, presumably arising from publicity that his case has generated. We believe there is no basis upon which a valid claim can be made against the City of Plymouth with respect to this matter. (I-2) 3. 1991 METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION SERVICE CHARGES -- The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) has officially informed us of our 1991 estimated bill. This billing will amount to $2,693,472, or $224,456 per month. This amount is the same amount which we were previously provided by the NWCC for budget preparation purposes and is the amount that is reflected in my proposed 1991 sanitary sewer budget. Attached is a letter from Lurline J. Baker -Kent, Chair of the NWCC, communicating the bill, as well as the actual makeup of the billing. She also forwarded to us a copy of their 1989 comprehensive annual financial report which is on file in the Finance Director's office if you desire to review it. (I-3) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 20, 1990 Page 3 4. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES (AMM) ITEMS -- The AMM has provided us with a memorandum (copy attached) containing several matters of interest to the City Council., The first deals with the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). This would be a good opportunity for a Councilmember to become involved in a body which makes effective recommendations with respect to transportation related issues in the metropolitan area. The Board meets on the third Wednesday afternoon of each month at the Metropolitan Council. If you would be interested in serving, we would be pleased to submit your name to the AMM by the October 1 deadline. Second, the AMM will hold its annual legislative meeting on Thursday evening, November 1. A site has not yet been selected. The legislative policies are currently in the process of being developed and will be available for City Council review prior to that meeting. It is particularly important that Councilmembers become involved in this matter as the AMM legislative matters have direct applicability to all of the Twin City metropolitan communities. Third, the memo also includes discussion on their analysis and comments to the Metropolitan Council's proposed 1991 budget. The AMM is essentially the only organization which provides this oversight to the Metropolitan Council. (I-4) 5. TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPDATE -- Attached is a letter sent by Frank Boyles to Fujitsu Communications, requesting their commitment to provide "single digit dialing at departmental secretary locations and announce only mailboxes," in accordance with commitments made in their Request for Proposal. Also attached is a letter from Daniel Fragen of Fujitsu Business Communications, confirming that they will provide both features through a third party software vendor prior to December 31, 1990. Frank has written a brief note of thanks to Fujitsu with a notation that the announce only mailboxes were part of the Request for Proposal and are not really being provided gratus by Fujitsu. (I-5) 6. TRANSIT ISSUES -- City Councilmembers received a letter from Lindy Petersen, expressing various concerns about the Plymouth Metrolink service she has received. Attached is a September 17, 1990 letter from Brian Lamb, Customer Relations Manager for the MTC, responding to Ms. Petersen's concerns. Also attached are a number of MTC customer contact information reports. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MLMORANDUM September 20, 1990 Page 4 For Council information, we have requested a proposal from MTC, both for providing Metrolink service from April 1, 1991 through April 1, 1992, as well as for providing one midday bus serving downtown in both the northeast and southwest area. The Council will be asked to act upon these proposals in October. (I-6) 7. TWIN WEST 1990 EXPO -- Annually, the Twin West Chamber of Commerce holds a business expo. This year the expo will take place at Scanticon Conference Center from 2 to 6 P.M. on September 26. Over 60 businesses and municipalities will have booths at the expo. A number of seminars are planned for which real estate credits may be earned. Attached is the flyer for the expo. There is no necessity to register. Plymouth will have a booth at the expo, together with the other communities served by the Chamber. Frank Boyles is a member of the Twin West Expo Subcommittee and will be introducing the speakers at the "Managing Stages of Business Growth and Economic Forecasts for the Twin West Area Presentations." (I-7) 8. ANIMAL CONTROL -- For several years, Plymouth has used the Corcoran Pet Care Center as our animal impound facility. Other cities have used this facility as well. Several months ago, Dr. Drummond, owner of the facility, notified most of the cities using the facility that he was terminating his operation. Plymouth was not included in this notice. Several municipalities then joined together to explore a means by which they could take care of their animal control problems. This group comprised the cities of Crystal, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, and Robbinsdale. That group has now developed a program that would provide for the construction of a new animal impound facility in Maple Grove which would be operated under a joint powers agreement by the member cities. These cities have developed a plan which contemplates the possibility of one or more other cities joining in with them in the joint powers agreement. Plymouth has been included in one or more of these scenarios. I have spoken to both Jerry Dulgar, City Manager of Crystal, and Jon Elam, City Manager of Maple Grove regarding their report. Both have suggested that Plymouth consider joining with the other cities as a means of developing a long-range solution to the animal impound problem. There may be sound reasons for joining with them, although at this time we have not fully explored their proposal, as well as alternatives. Steve Correll in our Public Safety Department has been in contact with Dr. Drummond in hopes that we might be able to negotiate a long-term contract with his office to continue to provide animal impound services. No matter which way this matter is to be resolved, I believe it.has the potential for significant budgetary impacts. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 20, 1990 Page 5 9. RYAN - TARGET DEVELOPMENT -- Representatives of Ryan Construction Company have submitted plans for the construction of a new Target Store. In reviewing the plans, the Building Inspectors discovered that Ryan/Target have slightly increased the size of the initial phase of the project by about 4,000 square feet. This change will require a minor change in the overall site plan for the development which we will be handling administratively. 10. PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE - RESPONSE TO COUNCIL INQUIRY ON MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH FUNDING -- The attached letter from the Plymouth Civic League responds to a Council inquiry with respect to the status of funding of Music in Plymouth in 1990 because of the "rainout." The Civic League Board of Directors has also provided us with a copy of their current treasurer's report, as well as the financial report indicating the finances of the organization from 1984 to date. (I-10) 11. PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE GOLDEN GUARANTOR RECOGNITION -- The Plymouth Civic League recognizes its major contributors with a framed poster, autographed by the guest conductor of Music in Plymouth. This award will be made at the next meeting of the PCL, scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, 12 noon at Scanticon. Any member of the City Council desiring to attend'this event should contact Laurie in order that reservations can be made, not later than Thursday, October 4. (I-11) 12. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARDS -- The Hennepin County Health Department will be establishing a committee composed of community representatives to complete a county -wide community needs assessment for its 1992-93 Community Health Services Plan and to develop Year 2000 Health Objectives. A letter soliciting interested individuals to serve on the committee is attached. (I- 12) 13. MINUTES• a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, September 13, 1990. (I -13a) b. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, September 13, 1990. (I -13b) c. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, July 19, 1990. (I -13c) 14. TRANSIT RIDERSHIP -- Ridership statistics for the Plymouth Metrolink and Dial -A -Ride Transit Systems for August are attached. (I-14) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 20, 1990 Page 6 15. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- The following monthly activity reports for August are attached: a. Fire Department. b. Public Safety Alarm Report (I-15) 16. SUBURBAN AREA FALSE ALARM STATISTICS -- Dick Carlquist has provided the attached statistical information relative to false alarm ordinances in the Twin Cities metro area. The statistics are from an August, 1989 staff report from which the Council amended the City's ordinance to allow for one false alarm prior to paying a permit fee. The data are still current. (I-16) 17. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- The status report on Hennepin County's application for a Waste Transfer Station is attached. (I-17) 18. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Correspondence and staff follows up to calls received from the Customer Service Line are attached. (I-18) 19. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE FEEDBACK -- The following call came in to Jim Willis from Plymouth resident Ernie Kulas. " I am calling to commend the service of the Plymouth Customer Service Line. I believe it to be an effective and efficient use of staff time. Eric Blank, Fred Moore and Dick Carlquist responded to my concerns in a timely and efficient manner. I am calling to say thank you and to encourage the continued use of the Customer Service Line. People are busy doing their assigned tasks and the City of Plymouth would rather have them do that as opposed to sitting by their desk waiting for the phone to ring. A good idea. Thank you." To date, we have received 13 calls on the Customer Service Line. 20. ARTICLES.-- The following news article are attached: a. "Garbage in, garbage out," Forbes magazine, October, 1990. Article discusses Reuter, Inc.'s waste reprocessing plant and financial and economic difficulties. (I- 20a) b. Articles from Mayor Bergman on customer relations, team building, and management training. (I -20b) 21. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence on City employees: a. Letter from John Reed, Plymouth Lions, to Rick Busch. (I -21a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 20, 1990 Page 7 22. CORRESPONDENCE: ,k a. Letters of appreciation to Barbara Edwards from Frank Freels and Eric Blank for her contributions as Park Commissioner. (I -22a) b. Correspondence between Robert Dowden, 3920 Orleans Lane, and Dan Faulkner, City Engineer, regarding storm water drainage concerns. (I -22b) c. Letter from William Dressen,'Chairman, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, on the resignation of TwinWest President, David Olson. A letter to David Olson from the City Manager is also attached. (I -22c) d. Letter from City Attorney James Thomson to Mr. S. Todd Rapp, regarding the extension of Northwest Boulevard. Mr. Rapp represents a single-family property owner, Mr. Robert McGraw, whose property abuts the extension of Northwest Boulevard, north of the Ryan Development. Mr. Rapp believes the City should acquire additional permanent right-of-way from the parcel. Our present plans are to construct a roadway within the existing right-of-way. (I -22d) e. Letter responding to Peter Tysdal, 3015 East Medicine Lake Boulevard, regarding his concern with sewer and water bills charged to his rental property. (I -22e) f. Correspondence between T. Bradley Hays, 16005 25th Avenue North, and Dick Carlquist, concerning an overnight parking ticket. (I -22f) g. Letter from Neil McMillin, Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric, to City Manager and Blair Tremere, announcing the availability of Growth Zone Pricing for two area in Plymouth. (I -22g) h. Letter of appreciation to Donna Gustafson, 5729 Juneau Lane North, for serving as an emergency election judge at Precinct 1 on Primary Election day. (I -22h) i. Letter from Steven A. Palmer to Jay Naftzger, Chair of the Board of Zoning, Adjustment, and Appeals, objecting to the setback variances requested by Mr. and Mrs. Begin at Pomerleau Lake. This correspondence indicates that it was copied to the City Councilmembers, however, we did not receive that letter here at the City Center, but a copy was provided to the Community Development Department at the BOZA meeting last evening. Following discussion of this item at the BOZA meeting last evening CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 20, 1990 Page 8 (September 19), the Board voted unanimously to deny the request of Mr. and Mrs. Begin. (I -22i) j. Letter from Susan Rest, Planner, NW Hennepin Human Services Council, inviting Mayor and Council to a Senior Leadership Forum scheduled for October 8. (I - 22j) k. Letter to Mayor Bergman from Barbara Willis, Plymouth Civic League, in response to the Mayor's July 2 letter desiring a higher City profile in the Music in Plymouth event. (I -22k) 1. Letter from David Roberts, 4540 Glacier Lane, to Mayor, Council, and City Manager, regarding the Kings North drainage concerns. (I-221) m. Letter to Rob Renne, 1's Upon -A -Curb Co., from Laurie Rauenhorst, in response to Mr. Renne's inquiry regarding curb painting in the City. (I -22m) n. Letter to Lee Storbeck, Business Records Corporation, from Laurie Rauenhorst, concerning backup Optiscan election equipment and technical assistance on General Election day. (I -22n) James G. Willis City Manager PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1990 3400 Plymouth Boulevard CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC FORUM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3.* CONSENT AGENDA 4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6:45 P.M. 7:00 P.M. September 12, 1990 A. U.S. Homes Corp./Thompson Land Development Division. Residential Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the -Mitchell -Pearson property located at southwest corner of Medina Road and County Road 101 (90028) B. St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church. Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Ordinance Variances for addition to church and a parking ramp located at 17205 County Road 6 (90082) C. OPUS Corporation. Amendment to Planned Unit Development for Bass Creek Business Park for Master.Sign Plan located at the northwest corner,of Highway 169 and County Road 10 (90080) D. Independent School District 284. Conditional Use Permit for use of the Plymouth Covenant Church located at 4300 Vicksburg Lane (90088) E. Continuation of Public Hearing for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance from June 26, 1990 Meeting. (1) Flood Plain Regulations (4) Planned Unit Development Attributes (6) Temporary Real Estate and Other Signs 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Hoyt Development Company. Site Plan Amendment and Variance for 6 & 61 Office -Warehouse to add parking stalls which encroach into front yard setback (90070) 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Joint Meeting with City Council - October 1, 1990 - Council Items for Discussion 8. ADJOURNMENT am SEP 21 '90 - L\ AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING September 27, 1990 at 6:30 I. Roll Call M- s II. Approval of Minutes for August 30, 1990, Meeting III. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant Program Year XV Funding to Consider Other Uses for Housing Rehabilitation Program Money. IV. Status Reports on: A. Housing Assistance Plan B. Section 8 Application for 30 Additional Certificates C. Section 8 Certificate Portability D. Senior Housing Market Survey E. Scattered Site Homeownership Progam V. Other Business VI. Adjournment i elm SEP 21 190 < O N N N � tD N 01 f0 O T a MN 07 oco0rn�� Cr 3 - N M W cc E Uj N A- N M 0 F- O N N i 7 ^ r N N N W i o ' .•- N rc M O h - YA--7 N W m N O H X09 os a O r OD In N O7 F 3 N N n It co Y N � N 1 O O N N E j O .N- N • N YA--7 CIM SEP 1 OU a Y > cc D 'b O • O, Q t�l1 N C� >M 00 N N a 06 Q 0 U- r— 00 I� N N Q Z z cn w M w DBaa Z U O C0 V— N N LO V N o W U O 0 co W LU Z. H • Z N Cqa� Ln oc-:Jc •Gc0g N W a4 a } -4 Hcn N pLU U W r W J 00Ln H 9U u , N w d=� }Q g w O H a a U U) tr1 O 0M UO H O •• o Z p LL. W to O N U H Q^ J^ C) >•- OJ ~ U O U rn w CD C6 W F- V O W F M ; N �a:� i } .. ..... .. .. ia.•b. •'>.• .•an. moi•.•-..t.a.. ..s.. .. -.•:w•: -.i :... ..��., ;y..• ..: •. :�.. .. .... . ...... U = SEP N a� V- CIM SEP 1 OU N LL N � ID N N 1 Z N N 11 _ � r N N W [D OC O 0 N Qf f0 r l 2 I Q O N Im. I CO N y� � N i Q CO ID NA N N Ec N N a LL }A- -7 C _ N N OC O 0 N Qf f0 r l I Q Im. I CO N a ^ � fh N � f z N Q> Q Ih 1 H N 1 }A- -7 CSM �tv s `� I Q ^ � � 01 y O (0 N N J Q z o o � m of } Q J F � Q U Q LL N CY) (0 LO N o z H � w w Daa 2 00 N o d' V— a � z cL cL zW5 QO O QLO _ cn �r L-) O U O W • • CD O CD O Z 0 t\ t\ W Z Z O wQCD r.,.% CC cm r CM dam N a� M z z C) Q tV w D ~ct CO M O °� N M U ~ ° H� � ►�+ a H a H m 1.4 HP4c0 00Opo H�+N Z� dZ� CDO C) C) rn HC7 � C7 O H 7-+ UO O c0i O A Q O I-- � w O Pa ZO F -I Q r� U O P4� Q � LLJ V a0 O O H H O Z ¢ CD CD I•'I "WO O U (� CD CD N 3 w Iz—I '2 u � �a � F-00 '� �' ,o r LL- N � ¢ N � w Q .,�.. .. r:.e,_'.-•: .. Y. rte.. .K. 1:••.. •..y. r. .•r�•::+•. .•r.+ •Y.•..z t•• .... ... .. ... ... t••.�. .+. .'rr"-', N7 C4 EP CSM �tv s `� 17 THO�MSEN NYBLCK JOHNSON v�v�UET a xsvxc oHvsran & sem, Ea. LAW OFFICES Su1TE 600, EDINSOROUGH CORrORATE CENTER EAST 3300 EDINsoRouGH WAY, MINNEAroua (EDINA), MINNESOTA 5543S (612) 635-7000 • FAX: (612) 835-9450 GLENN G. NYBECK If MARSHJ.HALSERG OF COUNSEL: GORDON V. JOHNSON WILLIAM E. SJOHOLM JACK W. CARLSON JOHN K. BOUQUET THOMAS R. KELLEY RICHARD D. WILSON, P.A. JAMES VAN VALKENSURG DENNIS M. PATRICK HELGE THOMSEN. RETIRED MARK G. OHNSTAD PHILIP SIEFF DONALD D. SMITH DAVID J. MCGEE September 11, 1990 Mr. Jim Willis City Manager CERTIFIED MAIL 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Timothy Leslie Pederson Our File No. 90-4-129C Dear Mr. Willis: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 466.05, on behalf of the referenced person, I hereby give you notice of his claim against the City of Plymouth concerning injuries he sustained on or about May 22, 1990. Timothy Pederson was arrested by the Plymouth Police Department on criminal sexual conduct charges and was incarcerated in the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. News of Mr. Pederson's case was released to the media, and Mr. Peterson was repeatedly beaten while incarcerated at the Detention Center. As a result of the beatings, Mr. Pederson suffered mental and emotional harm and sustained injuries to his head, forehead, face, back and buttocks. Mr. Pederson's claim is based upon the careless release of informa- tion about his case to the media. In litigation based upon his claim, Mr. Pederson will seek compensation for his injuries in a sum in excess of $50,000. Please feel -free to contact me if you have any tions. Yours tr ly, Willia Sjoholm WES/l s SEP 2 s = cc: Mr. Timothy Pederson Ci v - Cim SEP 21 `90 3 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612 222-8423 August 27, 1990 Mayor Kim M. Bergman City of Plymouth SEP 13930 - 60th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mayor Bergman: The purpose of this letter is to provide you with inf_d-fhrat_ion regard- ing the 1991 sewer service charges. The annual sewer service charge is based on the estimated volume of your community's sewer flow rela- tive to the estimated flow from all the sewered communities using the Metropolitan Disposal System. The estimated sewer service charge is adjusted up or down in the final cost allocation once the actual flow is determined for that year The following statements are offered to clarify this process: 1989 Final Cost Allocation. This statement shows your community's sewer service charges based on actual wastewater flow and MWCC expenditures in 1989. Actual flow in 1989 was determined by the metered and/or unmetered flow from your community. The allocation also shows any credits for facilities acquired from your community (current value credit) or for debt serv- ice paid by your community. It also shows any credit or debit result- ing from the 1987 Final Cost Allocation. A debit or credit generally occurs when a community has more or less wastewater volume than estimated, relative to other communities. 1991 Statement of Sewer Service Charges. This statement shows the estimated wastewater flow from your community for 1991, and your community's sewer service charges based on the MWCC 1991 budget. The 1991 estimate of your community's flow is based on past flow records, precipitation trends and anticipated community growth. The statement also shows any credits or debits from these sources: the Final 1989 Cost Allocation, current value credit and local government debt service credit. elm SEP 21'90 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -00OC7) �V--3 Mayor Kim M. Bergman August 27, 1990 Page Two I am forwarding a copy of these and a 1989 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to your finance officer. If you would like additional copies of any of these documents, the MWCC's 1991 budget, or if you have any questions, please let me know. very truly yours, '-6h line J. aker-Kent Chair LJB:LIS:mbf cc: Dale Hahn, City Finance Director, City of Plymouth Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk, City of Plymouth Commissioner Paul McCarron Gordon O. Voss, Chief Administrator, MWCC Lois I. Spear, Comptroller, MWCC L -ECA elm SEP 2"1'"0 =:3 METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION FINAL COST ALLOCATION FOR BUDGET YEAR 1989 172 PLYMOUTH CURRENT USE CHARGES: TREATMENT WORK COSTS SEWER SERVICE AREA NO. 1 TOTAL CHARGES OTHER CREDITS OR CHARGES CURRENT VALUE CREDIT DEBT PAYMENT CREDIT 1987 FINAL COST ALLOCATION TOTAL CHARGES OR CREDITS TOTAL ANNUAL ACTUAL CHARGES 1989 CASH PAYMENTS NET SURPLUS (OR DEFICIT) MILLION GALLONS AMOUNT 2,330 2,046,297.99 2,330 131,467.92 2,177,765.91 217.00 CR 9,576.00 CR 128,063.81 CR 137,856.81 CR 2,039,909.10 1,988,406.74 (51,502.36) s oj�i SEP 21'90 17�,3 METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION STATEMENT OF 1991 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES 172 PLYMOUTH ESTIMATED COST GALLONAGE FOR M GALLONS AMOUNT CURRENT USE CHARGES: TREATMENT WORK COSTS SEWER SERVICE AREA NO. 1 TOTAL CHARGES OTHER CREDITS OR CHARGES CURRENT VALUE CREDIT DEBT PAYMENT CREDIT 1989 FINAL COST ALLOCATION TOTAL CREDITS OR CHARGES TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED NET PAYMENT DUE MONTHLY INSTALLMENT 2480 1047.25 $2,597,191.00 2480 21.76 53,959.00 $2,651,150.00 Due on the first day of each month. Installments not received by the 10th day of each month in which due shall be regarded as delinquent and shall bear interest from the first day of such month at the rate of 6% per annum. $ 217.00 CR 8,963.00 CR (51,502.00) DR $ (42,322.00) DR $2,693,472.00 $ 224,456.00 CIM SEP 21 t�jU tIf, as ociation of metropolitan municipalities BULLETIN September 17, 1990 TO: Mayors and Managers/Administrators FROM: Vern Peterson, Executive Director RE: TAB Appointments, Dues Increase approved, Annual Policy Adoption Meeting, 1. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) NOMINATIONS: Ten positions on the TAB are reserved for city elected officials and the AMM has the responsibility for nominating those officials. The terms tereatothew0 tober 4th. Boaears and the rd MeetinBoard g. be acting on this The TAB is a very important advisory body and provides advice to the Metropolitan Council, Regional Transportation Board and MNDOT. One of its most important functions is to annually determine the FAU project funding priorities. It normally meets the third Wednesday afternoon of each month in the Metropolitan Council Offices. RECO10gE? ATIONS/VOLIINTEERS WANTED: The AMM Board is soliciting recommendations for these nominations via this Bulletin. While a number of incumbents will be reappointed, there will be severalofethe n appointments and recommendations are needed from all pa=ts Area. Recommendations should be in writing and submitted thane AMM Office, to the attention of Vern Peterson, by no laterOctober 1, 1990. 2. AMM ANNUAL POLICY ADOPTION MEETING IS SET FOR THQRSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1ST. The annual Membership Meeting to adopt the AMM's legislative program for 1991 is scheduled for Thursday evening November 1, 1990. The location has not been selected as yet but it will be a dinner meeting that will kickoff about 5:30 P.M. ial hour. Specific details will be provided later but we urge you to get this meeting on your calendar now. The policy adoption -1- CIM SEP 2 ] 'go 183 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227-4008 ..1... LA meeting is probably the most important meeting of each year and we hope that all 68 member cities will be represented on November 1st. The AMM policy committees have been meeting since July and will be making1their recommendations shortly. 3. DUES INCREASE APPROVED AT SEPTEMBER 6TH. MEETING: At the special membership meeting on September 6th. the resolution to approve the 1991 dues increase which will enable the Board to hire an additional staff person was passed by an overwhelming majority vote of the membership (87%). The specific amount of increase for each city due to this approval has been previously communicated to the city manager or administrator. The AMM Board appreciates the membership support and strongly believes it will enable the AMM to expand its mission on behalf of member cities and make its voice at the Legislature and Metropolitan Council even more effective. Together the AMM works! 4. AMM RECOMMENDS CHANGES TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL"S 1991 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET: Continuing a 16 year tradition, the AMM has thoroughly analyzed and critiqued the Metropolitan Council's Proposed 1991 Budget and Work Program. The AMM comments and recommendations were presented at the September 10th. Public Hearing held by the Council for that purpose. A copy of the AMM critique has been included with the copy of this bulletin sent to the city Manager/Administrator. The Board wanted to make each city aware of our recommendations. This AMM critique was developed by the 22 member Metropolitan Agencies Committee under the direction of Chair Sharon Klumpp and approved unanimously by the Board on September 6th. The AMM critique is only five pages long and we hope you will take -time to read it. The AMM is the only organization that annually analyzes and critiques the Met Council's Budget.and Work Program. 5. MISSISSIPPI RIVER COORDINATION: The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Coordinating Commission created by 1988 Federal Law sponsored by Rep. Bruce Vento and Sen. Dave Durenberger had its first public meeting September 14, 1990. During the next few weeks study subgroups are being established to gather data and start the process that will lead to a comprehensive river coordinating plan targeted for completion by the end of 1992, containing elements which may control the public and private use of the Mississippi River. The effort involves a number of Federal Agencies and will lead to federal involvement to some degree in river and abuting property activities. On the positive side because of the federal designation, there will be federal grants available for various -2- CIM SEP 2 11�g MLA types of development. Local elected officials on the full commission include: Tom Dimond, Councilmember, St. Paul William Nee, Mayor, Fridley William Saed, Mayor, Inver Grove Heights Dennis Schulstad, Councilmember, Minneapolis Lu Stoffel, Mayor, Hastings The eight subgroups to study and gather information are as follows: 1. Intergovernmental Coordination/Management Framework/NPS Role. 2. Recreation and Open Space/Tourism/Surface Water Use. 3. City Planning/Land Use Changes and Development Multiple Use Management/Resource Utilization Compatible Economic Development. 4. Commercial Navigation. 5. Natural Resources (Wetlands and Upland Habitat, Water Quality, Threatened and Endangered Species). 6. Cultural Resources Management. 7. Identity Visual Quality. 8. Interpretation. AMM Staff testified at the meeting on September 14th.. We suggested that the commission hold a meeting soon with all affected Municipalities abuting the river, aswell are interested ing each about serving on the study subgroups. if youcontact one of the elected officials named above or: Norman J. Reigle, Superintendent National Park Service P. O Box 65456 St. Paul, Minnesota 55165 - 0456 Phone: (612) 290-4160• The federally mandated commission could have far reaching impact on the use of,the Mississippi River and Development along the river within cities abuting the river. DISTRIBUTION NOTE: This bulletin has been mailed to Mayors and Managers/Administrators only. We would ask that it be distributed to city councilmembers as well. Thank you. -3- CIM SEP 21 'go CRITIQUE OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S PROPOSED 1991 BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM SECTION I. GENERAL COMM = S- 1. . 1. The AMM notes with interest the paragraph in Mr. Renz's letter to (page 1) Chair Steve Keefe `which reads: 'Preparing this Work Program and Budget has been more difficult than in recent past years. The constraints of revenue limits, and reductions and rising costs have resulted in this proposal for a Work Program that is less ambitious than in the past few years. These same factors, projected over the next three to five years, strongly suggest that the Council must focus very specifically on those areas of greatest importance and decrease programing in those areas that are less essential. This proposal recommends, that we have fewer staff, decrease some services and target our work in carefully chosen policy areas.' We are also aware that the proposed budget and work program are based a tax levy that contains a small symbolic cut (about $95,000) from the maximum allowable levy. The AMM does not have sufficient information to comment on the advisability of making what we consider to be a symbolic cut but if the Council is going to continue to have the revenue constraints as noted by Mr. Renz then it is very important that the Council use criteria that makes practical sense in determining yearly programs and activities. We offer the following as a guide: A. The issue or concern being address is significant to the well being of the metro area. B. Council intervention or activity will make a real difference or have an impact. C. The Council effort is not a substitute for state level activity nor does it duplicate state level efforts. D. The Council is the most appropriate agency to intervene or perform activity. 2. The AMM is cognizant of the continuing trend that property taxes as a portion of the total revenue available to the Council has now reached 60 + % or $8,289,314 (pages 4 and 48). The growth of local revenues does afford the council more flexibility in determining the yearly work program and activities. We also think it suggests that the Council should be very selective in determining its priorities and the activities to be undertaken. So that 'stakeholders' and interested parties such as the AMM can better understand and make more informed comments with respect to the Annual Work Program, the Council should categorize the strategies (pages 14-38) as to whether an activity is required, optional, has dedicated funding etc. We are aware that a supporting document was provided to the Council's Management Committee which separated the strategies into four main categories'. R=required by law, regulation, or other commitment; DF=dedicated funding; PN -practical necessity or O=optional. This information should be contained in the Work Program/Budget document -1- CIM SEP 21 `90 =_y itself for the 'stakeholders' to see. The AMM has requested this information in previous years but believes it is even more essential now due to the higher reliance on the local property tax to fund the Council's budget. 3. We note as mentioned on page 13 that all six priorities for 1991 are the same as the 1990 priorities. As a matter of fact five are carried over from 1989 and four go back as far as 1988. During each of the last two years, the AMM has suggested that when a program or priority is carried over from a previous year, there should be a brief summary or listing of the accomplishments/progress that was made in the previous year. We are pleased that the Council has accepted our recommendation and has provided such information for each priority. (pages 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21). 4. The six major priorities as noted on page 13 and elsewhere seem to address the major problems and non -revenue type issues that concern most AMM member cities. We have somewhat of a vague uneasiness about Goal 7 (Human Investment Framework) since it is hard to measure accomplishment in this area. The council has put alot of resources into this goal over the past three years but there is little evidence of concrete, meaningful progress based on the page 21 summary. In general much of the emphasis and activity in this area would be better handled at the state or county levels in our judgement. We also have concerns with the number of problems remaining in the solid waste management area in view of the tremendous resouces the Council has poured into this program over the past several years. 5. In our comments last year, we noted that the ratio of 'support staff' (Community Services, Administration and the Chairs Office) to the total staff was over 40% and this seemed high. We asked the Council to examine that relationship. We note that the 1991 proposed staff complement contains seven fewer FTE's (207) than in the 1990 complement of 214. Based on our analysis and comparison of the 1990 and 1991 budget documents, it appears that five of the seven FTE's eliminated come from the support departments. The AMM believes that choice.is appropriate. 6. The AMM is very pleased by the increased amount of information that is contained in the 1991 document as compared to previous years. The amount of financial detail provided including information on the pass through funds, reserves, debt service, etc. is very beneficial. We also appreciate the inclusion of information which shows the progress or expected progress of carryover priorities. The 1991 budget and work program document probably contains more useful and understandable information then any previous annual budget document we have examined. SECTION II. PROGRAM SPECIFIC COMMENTS -2- CIM SEP 21 '90 1. Page 3, Paragraph 3 And Page 21, Strategy 7D Comment: The AMM supports the 'spinning off' of we have advocated that action for several years. the arts program as 2. Page 4, Paragraph 2). 1' Comment: The AMM supports the symbolic gesture of levying less than the allowable levy. Cities have the "tightest" levy limits in history and your 'sharing of the pain' is welcomed. 3. Page 15, Strategy IF, Water Quality Management. Comment: This is a very sensitive issue because of the many possible 'turf' questions. We strongly recommend the establishment of a local officials ad hoc advisory committee to work with the Council on this strategy. Such committee should be formed very soon. 4. Page 17, Goal 4, Solid Waste Management. Comment: As noted in general comment 4 we believe the progress has been slow in this program and many problems are not being addressed adequately. We do not object to the staff reduction in this program but urge the Council to give serious consideration to supporting the establishment of a regional solid waste commission to address concerns that are not being addressed adequately through the current structure. 5. Page 19, 1991 Housing Strategies. Comment: The AMM is very supportive of the Council's effort towards helping to provide housing for low and moderate income people. We especially support strategy 5C (neighborhood characteristics) and the council's intent to assess the impacts of the Council's policy on dispersing affordable housing. The AMM is pleased that Housing has once again become one of the Council's top priorities. 6. Page 20. Goal 6 (Metro HRA) Comment: The AMM continues to strongly support the Metro HRA and its pattern of cooperation and partnership with cities in addressing housing needs of low and moderate income persons. 7. Pages 22 and 23, Goal 9 and 10. Comment: The AMM believes the Council should take a very close look at these goals. There are problems with the health care area and certainly within. the Criminal and Social Justice Area. However, these are not regional systems in any sense of the word. If additional efforts are needed in these areas and they may be, the work should be concentrated at the state level. We do not believe these goals meet the suggested AMM tests for Council effort as discussed in general comment 1. 8. Page 25, Strategy 12A, Infrastructure Fund Concept. Comment: The AMM does not oppose the 'examination' of such a concept but we want to participate in such a study because cities -3- CIM SEP 21 'go Z Lk are having major problems dealing with local infrastructure funding needs. 9. Page 25, Strategy 13A, Policy Plan Implementation. Comment: The AMM is not necessarily opposed to issuing regional bonds for the regional park system but we raise this issue as a question of equity. In effect, if these bonds are paid off through a levy on property within the Seven County Area Metro Area, property tax payers are paying for a regional system that takes the place of a state system in the metro area plus we also pay our share for the state parks in outstate Minnesota. 10.Page 27, Strategy 15B, Special Studies. Comment: The AMM questions what the real purpose is for the conduct of these fiscal studies and papers. Several similar studies and examinations are being or have been conducted at the state level with respect to the financing of local government. Is the Council looking at it from a different focus and perspective? Who will benefit from such Council examination and what are the perceived uses for such information? Is it a cursory type examination or will real new 'ground be plowed'? Will this examination include an analysis of the impact of the export of tax dollars from the Metropolitan Area on the ability of this area to maintain its high quality of life and sustain economic development? The AMM urges the Met Council to better define the purpose, scope and focus for the fiscal studies before it begins such effort. 11.Page 49, Table 4. Question: What is covered in the line item 'members expense - misc.' that is not covered in the other three member's expense line items? 12.Additional activities that should be considered for inclusion in the 1991 Work Program. A. This region is often singled out as a area with a high quality of life and one that really works! Perhaps some study or analysis should be conducted to determine what it is that makes this region perform so well so that we can keep it working. Not critical necessarily and this could be done over a longer period of time or postponed until 1992. B. A number of political jurisdictions in Hennepin County under the auspices of the Hennepin Emergency Communications Organization (HECO) have been pursuing the concept of fostering an 800 megahertz trunked radio system for all public safety agencies within Hennepin County. HECO believes this system might have merit for all of the metropolitan area and has asked the Metropolitan Council to get involved. The AMM believes that this system and other existing communications systems as well should be evaluated. We believe it is appropriate for the Met Council to add this item to its 1991 Work Program. -4- CIM SEP 21 ';,� r SECTION III. CONCLUSION 1- Lk The AMM is once again pleased for,the opportunity to have participated in the Council's budget process;,and the cooperation and assistance provided to us by the Council staff. We especially thank Dave Renz, Marion Angelica, Marge Hols, Roger Israel, Pat Pahl and Barb Stromer who took the time, including their personal lunch hour, to meet with the AMM's Metropolitan Agencies Committee. The meeting was very informative and beneficial to committee members in gaining a more thorough understanding of the budget and work program. From a process and format standpoint, the 1991 Budget and Work Program document does convey a lot of information to interested parties. We believe it is well done. -5- i CIM SEP 21.N�� August 17, 1990 Junichi Terasaka President Fujitsu Business Communications 4605 East Elwood Phoenix, Arizona Systems 85040 CIN OF PLYMOUTH REGISTERED MAIL SUBJECT: FUJITSU FOCUS 960/CINDI III TELEPHONE SWITCH AND VOICE MAIL SYSTEM Dear Mr. Terasaka: In December of 1989, the City of Plymouth purchased a Fujitsu Focus 960 telephone switch telephone equipment and Cindi III Voice Mail system from you. There were two reasons for our acquisition: first, the equipment was an integrated package, which is to, say the Fujitsu switch and Cindi III Voice Mail system were designed to work in tandem as one unit. Second, we received a written commitment from you that the Fujitsu/Cindi III system would possess all of the operating features we required in our request for proposal no later than June 30, 1990. I am attaching a copy of the report to the City Council and correspondence relating to the acquisition. You will note that our purchase of the Fujitsu/Cindi III system was contingent upon the requirement that: the "Dial O" feature and "Announce Only" mailbox be provided no later than the second quarter 1990 as you promised. I have been in contact with Dan Fragen • of Fujitsu and Jim Bell, our consultant with Epic USA. Both individuals have confirmed through sources at Genesis, the manufacturer of the Cindi III, that as things presently stand, neither of these features will be available on the Cindi III. This position is totally contrary to your contractual obligations and earlier representations. To say the least, I am disappointed. Our acquisition decision was based upon your representations. These features are of critical importance to the City and this is the reason we asked for and received an affirmative commitment from you prior to the purchase. s CIM SEP 21 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Junichi Terasaka August 17, 1990 Page 2 Unless I receive a written commitment from Fujitsu and Genesis by. September 15, 1990, indicating that the two above features will be supplied to the City of Plymouth no later than December 31, --- 1990, I -will have no alternative but to turn this matter over to our attorney for appropriate legal action on the basis that you have breached your contractual commitments to the City of Plymouth. II will not initiate any action until September 15, 1990. This should provide Fujitsu and Genesis representatives the opportunity to discuss this matter and provide the City of Plymouth with an acceptable resolution to this matter. My_ direct line phone number is 550-5013. Assi�t� City Manager I FB:kec c6: City Attorney Jim Bell, Epic USA James G. Willis, City Mayor & City Council Dean Fragen Dean Moen Manager CIM SEP 21 '°u ii CEPIG; s December 22, 1989 Mr. Dean Moen Fujitsu Business Communication Systems 5929 Baker Road, Suite 475 Minnetonka, MN 55345 RE: CnY OF PLYMOUTH Dear Dean: This is to recap our conversation of yesterday regarding the Genesis Cindi M installed at the City. As required per the RFB (Attachment to the Agreement), and a agreed to be provided by FRCS, the City needs the ability to have Genesis are unabelde to provide th" voice nail is requirement xes for various applications. Currently, FBCS an Per our conversationesterday, you are contacting Genesis on ways to accomplish this feature requirement. Should you be unable to provide this requirement, we may need to explore alternate (no cost to the City) solutions which may include: o replacement of the Cindi III with a different voice mail system; o special software development on the Cindi III system; o compensatory adjustment on the purchase price for loss of this capability. 1 will await your prompt reply regarding this matter. I have every confidence in FBCS to arrive at a solution. Sincerely, 7a es M. Bell Senior Telecommunications Consultant cc: Frank Boyles, City f Pplymh Fred Moore, Cary Y 1l V.1>b111g1, 11: \1 �' �c ti l::: `:I:a• ii1 \1i11!k'J�t�:;l� \i\ 1i ! �i il'!l'jl:A)I1C (t� �. `) ! 1 ti -- C!M SEP 2 FUJITSU BUSINESS FUJITSU .COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ✓ S 2171 Executive brta, Sub 100, Addison, IL 60101 (708) 853.2800 FAX (708) 820.3275 September 17, 1990 Mr. Frank Boyles Assistant City Manger City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Road Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Boyles: • I appreciate your patience in allowing Fujitsu the time to work with Genesis to provide the voice messaging capabilities which you have requested. Both Fujitsu Business Communication Systems and Genesis acknowledge that a single digit escape from a voice mailbox to a departmental eecretrary was a committed -to feature based upon the specifications of your original RFP. Genesis has agreed to provide this feature. This capability will actually be provided by a third -party software vendor, Genesis will test this software and -certify it so that future support would come directly from Genesis, We also acknowledge your requirement that the capability be installed in your system no later than December 31, 1990. As soon as a firm date is set, we will notify you to schedule installation. The second feature request was for "announce -only" mailboxes. Neither Genesis nor Fujitsu can find in the RFP or sales agreement a request for or agreement to provide announce -only mailboxes. However, the third party software referred to above includes an announce only feature. Therefore, Fujitsu Business Communication Systems intends to provide the City of Plymouth both single digit dialling to a departmental secretary and announce only mailboxes. Please recognize however that our intention to provide the announce only feature is because it is included in the software needed to meet our contractual commitment for single digit escape, not because we accept contractual responsibility for providing it. If you have any questions, please let me know. r�Sincerely ecYours, '• r4_ Daniel S. Fragen cc: J. Terasaka A. Nunokawa M. Belk J. Bell - EPIC USA D. Moen T. Domschke S. Kelly GIM SEP 21 '90 =L S, .� gl �BI90 QJv�- � • --1 a �l o �j,� j C�.v��-O."' �`►C'c".. a„`' � TD b t G....� �� � Q J v Ci.Wv✓�+� CA CIM SEP 2 1 '90 z s - REQUIRED INCLUDED YES NO Message Retrieval, continued Move backward/forward in a message. R X — Replay message from beginning. R X — Scan message headers only. R X — Skip over message headers. R R — Reply to originator with a single keystroke. R X — 2keystrokes Transfer to sender's extension. R -x — Redirect a copy of the message, plus a recorded introductory comment, to any number of other subscribers. R X — Old (saved) messages are separated from new messages. R — A subscriber can recover messages that were accidently discarded (not saved). 0-- X Messages are played back on first -in, first -out basis by message queue. flexible R X — Messages time and date are stamped. R X — "Urgent" messages can be played first certified msg. can be played first R X — The sender's name and extension are played in the message header information. O R Messages can be selectively listened to while scanning the header information. 0— PERSONAL — PERSONAL SUBSCRIBER OPTIONS A subscriber can record a personal greeting which is played to callers. R X There can be a different personal greeting for internal versus external calls and busy versus no answer calls. O — X The subscriber can use standard system greetings, personalized with their own spoken names. R X — Subscribers can �beable their mailbox from receiving any messages X when they will noto respond to them (i.e., when on a long vacation). R _ — Subscribers can change passwords at any time from any phone. R X The system does prevent the System Administrator from learning personal passwords. R X The system does disconnect after three incorrect attempts to enter a password. Rx — CIN OF PLYMOUTH, Tetephone System RFB �' Page 54 CIM SEP 21 'gni September 6, 1990 Mr. Frank Boyles MTC 560 6th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398 Dear Mr. Boyles: 1p In the three months or whatever exact time it is that MTC took over for Medicine Lake Lines in Plymouth I have endured late buses, no buses, standing room only, drivers not knowing their route, etc. etc. etc. All this I have endured and not complained, but no longer. Just to pick out at few instances: the week of August 27th - two nights out of that week where there are to be two 93A buses, there was only one. The bus was broke down two nights in a row! Needless to say it was standing room only. On the morning of September 4, 1990, the bus was due downtown at 7:30 a.m. on the corner of 2nd and 8th and got there at 7:47 a.m., almost twenty minutes late. It has also been late on the 5th and 6th in the morning. On September 4, 1990, the MTC 93A came with a new driver. When the driver was asked if there was a second 93A behind him he answered that he had no idea, hadn't seen one leave when he had, hadn't seen one behind him, guess he just didn't know. What are the phones for on the buses - communication????? That night going home there was standing room only again. Coming down Highway 12 the driver applied his brakes so hard and fast I couldn't hold on to the seat where I was standing. I flew into the man next to me, then slammed back again into the metal that surrounds the seat that I had been hanging on to. Needless to say I hurt my arm, back and neck. The driver did not ask if everyone was all right or if someone had been hurt. I refuse to stand all the way out to Plymouth but when given a choice of standing downtown half the night (because there is only one bus instead of two), or standing on a bus all the way out to Plymouth and being tossed around; what choice would you make? All because you people can't even keep two buses running, and on a timely basis each night headed out to Plymouth. When Medicine Lake Lines used to have the routes I got home at 5:15 p.m.; now I get home at 5:45 p.m. They were always on time in the morning. CIM SEP 2 1 '90 How would you like to ride the bus and sometimes bus(�s)-(on rare occasions) and endure all the frustration I do every day just to get to work. And I saved the best for last............ For all this fun I get to pay an extra twenty five cents in the morning and again at night. To say I am disgusted, frustrated, angry, etc. is to put it mildly. On September 4, 1990, I phoned and left a message for you on your answering machine. Mid morning on September 5, 1990 you returned my call. I explained the situation (quite frankly). You said you were sorry I got hurt, would I fill out an accident form and be in on a conference call with you and two other officials from MTC on the afternoon of September 5, 1990 and I said that I would. To date I have not heard anything from you or anyone else at MTC! Where I work the emphasis is on customer service. We take pride in our work, doing it well and treating people like we would like to be treated. Why don't you come and ride the bus with me for a week, see how you like being treated in the manner I've previously described and then tell me how much pride you take in your company. I would appreciate hearing from you. From a rider who has had enough! Lindy Petersen 2650 Nathan Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Home Phone: 545-9189 Work Phone: IDS Law Department - 372-3301 cc: Carole Faricy, Chairperson, MTC Bruce Nawrocki, Commissioner, MTC Todd Paulson, Commissioner, MTC Frank Snowden, Commissioner, MTC Ray Waldron, Commissioner, MTC Kim M. Bergman, Mayor, City of Plymouth Lloyd Ricker, Councilmember, City of Plymouth Robert Zitur, Councilmember, City of Plymouth Maria Vasiliou, Councilmember, City of Plymouth Carole Helliwell, Councilmember, City of Plymouth 2 SIM SEP 21 ';; C7 M E T R O P O L I T A N T R A N S I T C O M M I S S I O N 560 -6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-4398 612/349-7400 September 17, 1990 Ms. Lindy Petersen 2650 Nathan Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Petersen: Thank you for taking the time to write the Metropolitan Transit Commission concerning the recent service on the #93A route. It was clear from your letter the service on this route has been less than acceptable with a rash of late buses and mechanical breakdowns. On behalf of the MTC, I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced as a result of this situation. Our records do indicate there have been three mechanical failures on the #93 route in the past two weeks. To make matters worse, two of those breakdowns occurred on the same #93A trip, resulting in an overcrowded situation for the customers who boarded the one remaining #93A bus. As a fellow bus rider I know how frustrating it can be when your bus does not arrive as scheduled. Not only was this a frustrating experience for you but it is also poor business practice for the MTC. We value your patronage and will make every effort to ensure this type of situation does not occur again. In your letter you cite the increased travel time with the afternoon #93A buses. There are two contributing reasons for the additional time you have experienced: First, as you know, the Nicollet Mall has been under construction since April 1st. This was the same day that the MTC started operating the Medicine Lake service. Since that time, all of the buses that operate on Marquette Avenue during the afternoon rush hour, have been leaving downtown 5-10 minutes behind schedule. We do not expect to have considerable improvement in the running time on Marquette Avenue until the Nicollet Mall reopens in early November. However, in the effort to shorten the delay for the #93 route customers leaving downtown, we will be rerouting the buses on the south end of the loop effective Monday, September 17. At that time the *93 buses will be turning on 11th and going straight to Hawthorne Avenue before entering I-394.'(Please see the attached notification). In addition, Le iM SEP G� we will soon be conducting atnew survey of our route #93 customers to determine whether there is support for having the 4:40 PM trip start at Marquette and Washington five minutes earlier. The second contributing reason for the increased travel time you have experienced is due to the current route configuration approved by the City of Plymouth. Previously, you were able to take your original bus from downtown directly to the stop nearest your house. The service plan in effect since June 11, 1990 requires you to take the #93A bus to the Four Seasons Mall, and then transfer to the shuttle bus. While this procedure allows the city of Plymouth to serve its constituents more cost-effectively, it does result in additional travel time for those who are furthest from the Four Seasons Mall. You also mentioned that your morning bus has been arriving downtown later than scheduled. The current schedule (copy' enclosed) states the arrival time at 2nd Avenue and 7th Street at 7:40 AM, not the 7:30 AM you referenced in your letter. This does not excuse the bus that arrived seven minutes behind schedule on September 4th. However, the buses that you state arrived late on September 5th and 6th, may have indeed been on schedule. Our street operations staff have been monitoring the arrival time of this trip to determine whether there is an ongoing problem that requires corrective action. I understand you have had a telephone conversation with Mr. Frank Boyles, the Assistant City Manager for Plymouth, and Mr. Hugh Hudson, an Assistant Transportation Manager for the MTC, regarding the accident that occurred aboard the bus on September 4th. Mr. Hudson informed me he had given you the telephone number of our Risk Management Department so you could report the accident. The driver of this bus has' completed a safety report and filed a detailed account of the incident on that morning. As you might expect from a transit agency, the MTC is very concerned about the safe driving habits of its drivers. We encourage all of our drivers to routinely take courses on safe driving techniques, and may require attendance for those drivers with demonstrated driving shortcomings. Ms. Petersen, enclosed you will find four free ride cards, entitling you to four free trips aboard the MTC. I offer these to you not only because I believe the MTC should have provided you with better service on the #93 route, but also because I am confident we will in the future. elm SEp 2vso 1 (o Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention. If you experience any more problems about this, or any other MTC related issue, please call us at 349-7415. Respectfully, Brian Lamb Manager of Customer Relations cc: Ms. Carole Faricy; MTC Chair Mr. Bruce Nawrocki; MTC Commissioner Mr. Todd Paulson; MTC Commissioner Mr. Frank Snowden; MTC Commissioner Mr. Ray Waldron; MTC Commissioner Mr. Kim M. Bergman, Mayor, City of Plymouth Mr. Lloyd Ricker, Councilmember, City of Plymouth Mr. Robert Zitur, Councilmember, City of Plymouth Ms. Maria Vasiliou, Councilmember, City of Plymouth Ms. Carole Helliwell, Councilmember, City of Plymouth Mr. Frank Boyles, Asst. City Manager, City of Plymouth Mr. John Capell, MTC Chief Administrator elm SEP 21,90 Z �P ATTENTION ROUTE 93 RIDERS DOWNTOWN REROUTING AND TRAVEL TIME A number of passengers have expressed concern about the length of the evening trip home. As one measure to speed up evening service the Route 93 buses will be rerouted off of 12th Street as follows on Monday, September 17th. o Marquette to 11 th Street, 11 th Street to Hawthorne, and Hawthorne to I-394 Outbound Route 93 buses will not run on 12th Street or south of 12th Street on Harmon, Spruce, Hennepin or Dunwoody Avenues. Our checks show that very few passengers are using stops along these streets. However, if you are now boarding on 12th Street or south of 12th you may wish to use one of the following bus stops; on Marquette at 11th Street, on 11th at LaSalle or on 11th at Hennepin. We are continuing to evaluate other options to shorten your trip time including earlier departure times from Marquette and Washington. You will be receiving a follow-up survey on this subject shortly. With this information we can reschedule appropriately to speed up your evening trips home. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND PATRONAGE. n 9/12/90 SM x CL E W m N c O n,= N m v � m C C Z m C m� A� c-� c N a3�ac w /EM% In - mc CL W Z 0 Q W6 Z ca O caW 7 9 Q 0 130 a c r N 'O c 7 A c m m O j C l0 CM= y m m T O n E W �I 3 a. m M bN U 112 Z cn .fl m n• . m o ems• � ea cm 0 C o 0 N E CD Z Cl. cn CIM W L'1 E U � � m N d Y O 3 Ad 0 C ` m L � O W d m � c c0) E c `.ft b G O E y U W C'. •O L d P•w fCi > •o d CD 3 CD � O c a� N C 10 > w+ O o >+ E N > y O n -o O C N y f a7 cuu C N O a) L N C C C d o Z O U fl O C ar na`� t as U m 3 � "0E N C � � d CL n n arc m C= H cc 0 ILW cc 0 H 0 z W 0,+ V W y V Cr �I E N f0 E LL U Q U d c 0 E CL N E b C O O y U Q! d Cl. 61 C'. •O L d P•w fCi > •o d CD 3 CD � O c 3 o 10 > w+ O o >+ E N > y m O C 6i f a7 C N Y L N T C d o 7 U O U 0 3 ar na`� t as U 0 "0E ^ d d n n arc •• a d•7 y�►—d O O O W id W W W Q O m 6Ui cc cn m �I E N f0 E LL U Q U d c 0 E CL N E cn ui I 6ON � LA Q! d Cl. 61 C'. •O L d P•w fCi > •o d CD 3 CD � O c 3 o 10 > w+ O o >+ E N > y m C N U C N cc J 1 T U d _ N C 0 J C L U 0 0 � ^ y _ Adi a N o C G7 C O m or4d m cc c O CP O O en `y _N c m O • T rL 9 c C m L N f O d N Q O U y �I E N f0 E LL U Q U d c 0 E CL N E U cn ui I 6ON � LA Q! d Cl. 61 C'. •O L d P•w fCi > •o d CD 3 CD � O c 3 o 10 > w+ O o >+ E N > y m N w U I I w I I �I cc J 1 T Q d _ N Y f0 y n L O C J C L O 0 0 � a y _ Adi N C G7 C O = y O d cc O n O CP O O en `y _N c m O • T 9 C m L N f O Q y 67 y U a O cu > v v N O Z •m � d m C Z} d p O O T d � y O C O 3 E O j v N _N O m f H c o v $r U3 ; > O w r cn eco d c w N 0 C ` .� e0 M U cc T [O O E p> O N� y cD C L d O •ccc j d d'C Nv CD O Z G U N d C :r > N d O .0. y N J� >� > Q C > C Z p > ep C y n n �� d O a, =.N y 7 N O U W N U U LOA C h C > ccO 3 U Q V H U cn ui I 6ON � LA Q! d Cl. 61 C'. •O L d P•w fCi > •o d CD 3 CD � O c 3 o 10 > w+ O o >+ E N > y Y r O 0 N w E I I w I I �I cc J 1 Q _ N Y f0 y n L O C J C dC� � E U L= 67 N .d cc = E c a cO 3 0 0 � a a _ Adi Z cn ui I d Q! d Cl. 61 C'. •O L d P•w fCi > •o d CD 3 CD � O c 3 o 10 > w+ O o >+ E N > y Y r O 0 N w E I I w I I �I cc J 1 CiM Sg 210 _ N Y f0 y n L O C O w dC� � E U L= 67 N .d cc = E c a cO 3 0 x CL E W Z Q. G) � cc CL �Ec CD H d U CL C Od N O _ fCI d cc Q R1 a7 w Q Q nEm U N E E ci \ U � N U O UUM y cy N 9 d U � U v d a> c ♦^1 m � _ ie O c O Q � Q 4 7 > O cc aci E a)cm 0 cc ms 3 " •C ii o v 1 3 Z OE c ` L + C N = U E Q � � N Z_j hi U ��a z T J I I C-. cn LU I c _ O OO IJ U d N r W O U � eo Zo_ o m CA �I E H O N ai d t N O V Q Q U a C Od N G. _ fCI d cc Q R1 a7 w Q Q nEm N = E E ci U 9 UUM y r CV C7 N D U v d a> c L RI m � I O. 2 E c W m 0 m 3 W = O CL Kn Z C O O N _ m m v N W r iE d 31 a T e0 CD C 0 Cn E s CD c 3 a� U G T rn o U O N co C O" n T m >_ N 9 T L LU > N = � d U 9 y N D U v d a> c L RI m � _ ie O c O o a`� � U> 7 > O ; > aci E a)cm 0 cc ms 3 " •C c OO N r � 7 L + C N = U E Q as hi U ��a iO T h I I C-. cn LU I U Z IJ ` O 't C G7 � � eo Zo_ o V > `m Z LU > i 9 aOi C•• v d L RI ea 3 O o a`� � 3 c 7 > O ; > aci E a)cm Y �+ cc ms " •C c OO N r � 7 + C E I Z I I I C-. cn LU I I I IJ > V > `m N O Y d L CL O 3 0 C o u y E_ CA aoi CLI E nOi o E c s (.3 mrCL E W h C O d� N 67 O d c c Z m c 9m-67mc W.=a c a`7 en 0-6 607 Q CL N a E W N � R 67 07 Q Q nEm Q axi EEci N O > U to N C -i tl V a G a E c W 2 m 0 m 3 m W O S N z 0 m a O N 7 m in e C.)N N W m 3 a T to cm � I�4I6 II�`I v `o N N m L I I Z a. m + c C/)ui I E a i l l Nth. •o a7 m N C Ch :O cO 2 m m I m E O O a`7 mrCL E W h C O d� N 67 O d c c Z m c 9m-67mc W.=a c a`7 en 0-6 607 Q CL N a E W N � R 67 07 Q Q nEm Q axi EEci N O > U to N C -i tl V a G a E c W 2 m 0 m 3 m W O S N z 0 m a O N 7 m in e C.)N N W m 3 a T to cm � I�4I6 II�`I v `o N N m L 1 I I Z a. m + c C/)ui I E a i l l } •o a7 m C Ch :O cO 2 m m I m E O O a`7 r. ec O = m 1O O L g 67 (- e0 m o m a (j c � 3 � T L m L � a`7 m m c C U > A O m > 01 N .0+ Z Q 7 w d ` S E O C ea �, ea ai E } E c .- m O o U > O m � N ' C U 3 O m N .L ? cn #r 1 T T U .0. m N O n Cm ViU O v 'o CA m N C � d O U > d _ co O � O m O m J m C CD 1 d I I Z + c C/)ui I E i l l } l m Ch :O t d I I IJ E a`7 = 'o o L g 67 (- e0 o m a 3 �. c � 3 Y l0 n m L A W a`7 O 3 m c C > m v 01 N co m E 7 w m S E O d + c E z l l l l Ch t I I I IJ E U m g m o a Y l0 n m L A W O 3 C v � co m E 7 N aoi L N m ea �, ea ai E o' E c .- M E T R O P O L I T A N T R A N S I T C O M M I S S I O N 560 -6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-4398 612/349-7400 August 21, 1990 Mr. Ed Dillon 3945 Lancaster Lane #304 Plymouth, Mn. 55441 Dear Mr. Dillon: Thank you for taking the time to telephone'the Metropolitan Transit Commission about the #93A bus driver that overcharged you on Monday, August 20th. On behalf of the MTC, I apologize for the inconvenience and extra expense you incurred as a result of this situation. We provide extensive training to our drivers to prevent situations like the one you encountered from occurring. Unfortunately, it is clear that we have failed in our mission in this case. We will continue to monitor this driver to make sure this does not occur again. Enclosed you will find two free ride cards, entitling you to two free trips aboard the MTC. I offer these to you not only because I believe the MTC could have handled your situation better, but also because I am confident we will in the future. Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention. Please feel free to contact me at 349-7415 any time you observe an MTC related situation that you feel needs our personal attention. Respectfully, 4 Larry Tompkins Customer Relations Representative CIM SEP 21 '90 I T \/V I N \/\/ E S T CHAMBER OF COMMERCE r.� cim SEP 21 `90 Wednesday, September 26th • 2:00-8:00 p.m. Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center • . : ADA © 4� o c: • jam of . C• TO � • ; 30• O c O.!• T \/V I N \/\/ E S T CHAMBER OF COMMERCE r.� cim SEP 21 `90 Wednesday, September 26th • 2:00-8:00 p.m. Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center C -IG -C o c: (,:A • 4. i I a , X -04 T \/V I N \/\/ E S T CHAMBER OF COMMERCE r.� cim SEP 21 `90 Wednesday, September 26th • 2:00-8:00 p.m. Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center M71 _V_ TwinWest's Expo'90 Schedule of Events Attend all or part of the events. 2:00 Exhibits Open 2:30 Seminar IA Managing Stages of Business Growth Seminar IB Tax Increment Financing: Strategies of the Future (Approved for real estate credit) 3:45 Seminar IIA Sales Breakthrough (Approved for real estate credit) Seminar IIB Recruiting & Retaining Employees 5:00 Seminar III Economic Forecast for the TwinWest Area (Approved for real estate credit) 5-7:00 TwinWest Overtime 8:00 Exhibits Close * Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center is located in Plymouth, on the northeast intersection of Highway 55 and Interstate I494. C®C�c ce _ ::�a ` c a, Managing Stages of Business Growth Q c; 2;30 p.m. 0 f ` _ I Every stage of business growth presents challenges requiring your every ounce of energy and business savvy. As an owner/ manager, you have an - — array of operational and management tasks to address. Understanding and recognizing the five stages of business growth— start-up, survival, success, growth and take -off — can help you in assessing future challenges. Find out how you can best manage the stages of your business' growth to enhance its profitability. Bob Kjelden, CMA, CMC, principal, Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co. has long been a presence in business as a management advisor. His presentation will help you determine which I" =' stage your business is at and how to handle the critical issues �` you face. Pim S1 P 2 1,90 Cosponsored by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal. ®�' + A Wednesday, September 26th a 2:00-8:00 P.M. •. Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center ®� 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth* G ! Admission is free! (Registration not necessary) Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. ®(1 ")! C 0 '-- : Schedule of Events Attend all or part of the events. 2:00 Exhibits Open 2:30 Seminar IA Managing Stages of Business Growth Seminar IB Tax Increment Financing: Strategies of the Future (Approved for real estate credit) 3:45 Seminar IIA Sales Breakthrough (Approved for real estate credit) Seminar IIB Recruiting & Retaining Employees 5:00 Seminar III Economic Forecast for the TwinWest Area (Approved for real estate credit) 5-7:00 TwinWest Overtime 8:00 Exhibits Close * Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center is located in Plymouth, on the northeast intersection of Highway 55 and Interstate I494. C®C�c ce _ ::�a ` c a, Managing Stages of Business Growth Q c; 2;30 p.m. 0 f ` _ I Every stage of business growth presents challenges requiring your every ounce of energy and business savvy. As an owner/ manager, you have an - — array of operational and management tasks to address. Understanding and recognizing the five stages of business growth— start-up, survival, success, growth and take -off — can help you in assessing future challenges. Find out how you can best manage the stages of your business' growth to enhance its profitability. Bob Kjelden, CMA, CMC, principal, Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co. has long been a presence in business as a management advisor. His presentation will help you determine which I" =' stage your business is at and how to handle the critical issues �` you face. Pim S1 P 2 1,90 Patrick Ryan, vice president of development, Ryan Construction will provide information on how TIF changes will impact the Twin Cities' construction. Tax Increment Financing: Strategies of the Future 2:30 p,m. 4� (Approved for real estate credit) The future of tax increment financing was rocked during the 1989-90 C 0 ` Legislative Session with the introduction of use restrictions. This panel c� discussion will provide an overview of how the tax changes of 1990 will _ impact the future use of TIF. The panel will provide their views of how you ®� =• • �� can utilize TIF for future projects and how cities and developers can work C 1 together on these projects with the additional restrictions. • Z. S expertise is in improving sales effectiveness and productivity C Bob Dieke, attorney, Holmes & Graven, Chartered has - worked with several of the TwinWest cities. He will provide G l : ©/ facts about the recent changes in TIF laws and insight into the (� changes the legislature is anticipating in the future. Bill Joynes, city manager, City of Golden Valley will present how current and future changes in TIF laws will impact the development activities of west suburban cities. Hear what methods a city can expect to utilize and what type of relationship can be expected between the city and developer 5 on projects. Patrick Ryan, vice president of development, Ryan Construction will provide information on how TIF changes will impact the Twin Cities' construction. CIM SEP 21 `90 Sales Breakthrough 3:45 p.m. (Approved for real estate credit) Qualify, Close & Present. That's right, qualify, close, then present. Thousands of companies and individuals have switched to this C 0 ` revolutionary new system of selling. Learn how to qualify and disqualify c� quickly, handle "objections" before they come up, give presentations that ® Q , sell, eliminate price objections, and establish your sales rights. ®� =• • �� Terry Slattery, owner, Sandler Sales Institute will bring to you (. ,l, 20 years of sales and sales management experience. His © (: expertise is in improving sales effectiveness and productivity C for clients who sell intangibles and services. TWINWEST CHAMBER O F COMMERCE Woodside Office Park ♦ 10550 Wayzata Boulevard Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 ♦ (612) 540-0234 Serving Crystal, Golden Valley. Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka. New Hope. Plymouth, and St. Louis Park CIM SEP 21 `90 car_-� C a :-� • • 0G ��•( LC/. G l; ) 7•f car_-� C a :-� • • 0G ��•( 0C 7•f T_-7 Recruiting & Retaining Employees 3:45 p.m. An on-going challenge to business owners/managers is to find prospective employees while s who have dealt with hesand e challenges employees. current fod techniques) three expert that work. Ed Hanlon, owner, Boston Garden "Bestaurant" will give his perspective, as a small business owner, on how to keep employees loyal. Judy Moon, assistant manager of recruiting, General Mills, Inc. will address the process large businesses go through to recruit and retain employees. Charles Squires, executive vice president, Robert Half of C7�, Minnesota, Inc. will present an overview of hiring trends in the Twin Cities and explain the options that are available to business owners/ managers. Economic Forecast for the TWinWest Area 5:00 P.M. (Approved for real estate credit) The TwinWest area continues to showcase some of the finest developments in the stateFind out how these d local level and which of these trends will ha e t e greatest international,s relate to those on an national an impact on TwinWest area businesses. Ross Boerhave, vice president, Minnesota Cooperation Office holds extensive knowledge of the trends in the creation and dissolution of businesses in Minnesota. He will offer some predictions on future trends in this area. David Braslau, Ph.D., president, Regional Econometrics, Inc. is Pr well known for his work on the development of the Minnesota International Trade Model for the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development, as well as databases and applications in the stimulation of regional economies and tran- sportation planning. He will establish the framework for the seminar by supplying an overview of economic trends. r Dave Jellison, regional vice president marketing, MEPC d` American Properties will discuss, from a developer's perspective, the impact which the economic trends have had in our local area and what he believes may occur in the future. CIM SEP 21 `90 AwIAf WAr -.4 ! .ac i V A :s ! .4 .4 't ! t. * ( I'M 0 0 4 ;N Aso Exhibitors 1 View exhibits of the hottest new developments and small business ventures in the Twin Cities. Exhibits are open from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Adolfson & Peterson AT&T Ben Franklin Crafts Browning-Ferris Caliber Development Corporation Citizens State Bank City of Crystal City of Golden Valley City of Hopkins City of Minnetonka City of Plymouth City of St. Louis Park Compass Management & Leasing Copeland, Buhl & Co. Edina Realty—Park West Office Erdahl Aerial Photos Featherlite Displays Financial Strategies General Office Products HVAC Reps. Inc. Identification Services : Karr Rehabilitation Services MEPC American Properties Minuteman Press—Plymouth Norstan Communications North Ridge Apartments Norwest Crystal, MetroWest, Wayzata Office Plus Opus Corporation Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood Plehal Blacktopping Premisys Robert Half of MN, Inc.' Rosenthal, Rondoni, MacMillan & Joyner Ryan Construction Speedy Sign -A -Rama Total Displays TwinWest Chamber of Commerce U.S. West Direct Winter Carpet And more! TwinWest's Expo'90 is coordinated by the Chamber's Economic Development Committee and Small Business Council. The Expo, a published demographic handbook, a recently published leasing guide and a successful Small Business Week program are evidence of the Chamber's commitment to economic growth and small business on the Twin Cities' west side. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce is the state's third largest local chamber of commerce serving more than 1,300 members in the communities of Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka,,New Hope, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. If you would like more information on Expo'90 or the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, call 540-0234. Overtime` 5:00- 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fabulous Overtime event hosted by Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. As always, the admission is your business card. While you are there, view exhibits of the hottest developments and small business ventures in the Twin Cities and find out which businesses can provide you with the products and services you need. * Cover Designed By: Image Now Signs & Design CIM SEP 21 '90 September 19, 1990 The Plymouth civic I►eaque Mayor Kim Bergman & Plymouth City Councilmembers 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman and City Councilmembers: The Plymouth Civic League was formed 18 years ago to sponsor civic activities for the enjoyment of area residents and to promote the City of Plymouth. We have always been strongly supported by.the Council as a contributor and a participant, city employees and Councilmembers have always been on our board. We have the same goal: putting Plymouth on the map. As our 7 yearly statements indicate we could not operate without the cooperation and financial help of the Council. We have always featured the Minnesota Orchestra as our centerpiece and intend doing so through our 20th anniversary year in 1992. In 1983 we were rained out and had to pay half the orchestra contract or $6,000. In recent years rain insurance has been part of the contract- and because the orchestra cancelled the 1990 event the insurance paid off our $9,000 obligation. (The contract states that there must be more than 2/10" of rain within the period from one hour before the scheduled 8:20 start and one hour into the program). The most difficult task we face each year is raising the $30,000 (estimated for 1991) to stage Music in Plymouth and maintain our contribution to the Fire and Ice event scheduled for February. Clot SEP L 1 '90 �•o Mayor Kim Bergman & Plymouth City Councilmembers September 19, 1990 Page 2 Because we were rained out this year we anticipate less contributions from our corporate supporters who are not aware of our financial obligations or how close to the vest we operate. It was our intention to push harder for the next two years in anticipation of our 20th anniversary in 1992. Our 20th year committee are planning special events such as the distribution of a "History of Plymouth" to Music in Plymouth patrons. We appreciate the opportunity of discussing our plans with you and respectfully request the same level of contribution from the City in 1991. If there are any further questions, we would be pleased to have members of our board appear before the Council at any time. Thank you for your past and present support. Sincerely, -%I Plymouth Civic League Board of Directors cc: PCL Board of Directors Cim SEP 21'90 The Rmouth Gide heaQue 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 TREASURER'S REPORT: September 11, 1990 BEGINNING BALANCE (06/29/90) Checking Account Savings Account INCOME: Savings interest (July & Aug.) $69.19 + $118.56 M.I.P. Donation - NuTech Eng. M.I.P. Donation - Metro Equip Individual Memberships Lunch Receipts M.I.P. Donation - Trommell Crow EXPENSES: Metro Tent Rental Darlene Wedin - Donuts Scanticon - Lunches North Star Sound Kraus Anderson Insurance Coca Cola Nebco Rent A Piano Barb Ewald - Supplies Minnetonka Childrens Choir Renee Rohde - Charcoal BFI - Portable Services Dick.Erickson - Band Brown's Ice Cream Scanticon - Lunches Wayzata Color Guard Wayzata Troj ets *ENDING BALANCE (08-31-90) Checking Account Savings Account ri-)AIL - &�L —A—' Roger V. Janikows , Treasurer $26,072.13 $ 4.954.52 $31,026.65 $ 187.75 $ 250.00 $ 100.00 $ 153.00 $ 157.00 $ 250.00 $ 1,097.75 $ 425.00 $ 169.73 $ 137.10 $ 49.00 $ 363.00 $ 347.94 $ 377.45 $ 200.00 $ 40.70 $ 200.00 $ 6.14 $ 450.00 $ 525.00 $ 449.70 $ 178.29 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 4,119.05 $ 5,863.08 ,$22.142.27 $28,005.35 Z �o *Does not include $3,000 in fireworks expense that was paid subsequent to August 31, 1990. cim SEF 21 '90 z.\0 r MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH INCOME AND EXPENSES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 1990 INCOME Corporate Contributions $22,749 Family Memberships $ 2,080 Concessions S 1,344 Total Income $26,173 EXPENSES Tent $ 425.00 Ice Cream $ 449.70 Donuts $ 169.73 Food License $ 22.00 Billboard Rental $ 297.00 Labels $ 16.35 T -Shirts $ 703.80 Posters $ 509.00 Piano Rental $ 200.00 Minnetonka Childrens Choir $ 200.00 Symphoknolls $ 225.00 Dick Erickson Band $ 525.00 Wayzata Color Guard $ 100.00 Wayzata Trojets $ 100.00 Westphal Color Guard $ 100.00 North Star Sound $ 49.00 Jim Bowers $ 325.00 Restrooms $ 450.00 Coke $ 347.94 Concession Equipment & Supplies $ 424.29 Down Payment to MN Orchestra $ 1,000.00 Fireworks $ 3,000.00 Plaques $ 826.80 Insurance S 363.00 Total Expenses $10,828.61 *Surplus(Deficit) $15,344.39 *(Minnesota Orchestra fee not expensed. $17,500) cis, SEP 21 `90 =- �o R PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE BEGINNING CASH INCOME CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS FAMILY MEMBESHIPS CONCESSIONS (MIP) CONCESSIONS (SKIING) BOARD MEM. LUNCHEON COSTS BUTTON SALES POSTER SALES INTEREST REFUNDS/MISC TOTAL EXPENSES: MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA ADDITIONAL GROUPS HONORARIUMS FIREWORKS CONCESSIONS PUBLICITY SITE COSTS INSURANCE DRAWING PRIZES AWARDS SKIING MEDALS/POLICE RES. SKIING COSTS/FIRE ICE POSTAGE/SUPPLIES CAMPFIRE GIRLS BOARD MEETINGS POSTER DESIGN/PRINT BUTTONS T-SHIRTS MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT/REGISTRATION TOTAL ENDING CASH BALANCE FINANCIAL REPORT '84 TO '89 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 ------------------------------------------ 7118 11236 12931 12771 12052 11192 16450 17195 16015 18680 20240 22387 1700 1775 1886 2070 2312 470 2531 2773 3099 5365 2799 4475 102 83 69 73 786 550 483 48 1040 BOB 832 741 904 762 289 80 116 498"- ' ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 21721 22943 21915 27770 26991 29148 13500 14500 15000 15500 16500 17500"jw" 1000 1000 845 865 1355 1800 150 400 250 200 200 300 1500 1500 1500 3075 3000 3091 532 875 1509 3095 2256 2473 545 184 1379" 664 889 392 607 682 461 155 442 552 449 431 458 470 300 766" 655 790 96 139 148 $28 529 202 257 191 194 196 372 150 275 300 150 150 150 233 199 429 167 166 610 732 741 363 493 493 433 564 638 318 329 2 2830= 25 25 17603 21247 22075 28489 27851 30845 11236 12931 12771 12052 11192 9494 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) PER YEAR 4118 1696 -160 -719 -860 -1698 * $600 WAS '86 LATE BILLING ** GUARANTORS AWARDS FOR BOTH '86 & '87 *** PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS ($100 AND $250) **** $250 REFUND TO METROQUIP.INC ***** $1000 DEPOSIT FOR '90 CONCERT SEP 21'90 The Plymouth Civic heactue 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 September 18, 1990 Mr. James G. Willis City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55487 Dear Mr. Willis: The Board of Directors of the Plymouth Civic League invites you to attend our Tuesday, October 9, Civic League Luncheon. At our luncheon, we want to recognize your firm's contribution as a Golden Guarantor to the 1990 Music in Plymouth program. In recognition of your generous support, we want to present to you a framed poster, autographed by our Guest Conductor Bruce Hagen. With this in mind, we invite one or two members of your firm to be our guests for lunch at 12:00 noon, in the Plymouth Room, at Scanticon. Please call me with the names of the individuals who will be in attendance by Thursday, October 4. My phone number is 559-3099. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish to thank you for your outstanding support for Music in Plymouth and look forward to seeing you on October 9. Sincerely, arbara J. W llis President BW:kec cw SEP 2 1'90 FTCOMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Health Services Building - Level 3 HENNEPIN 525 Portland Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 LIU DATE: September 17, 1990 TO: Interested Individuals/Organizations FROM: Sue Zuidema, Director,�0�••_� Community Health Department 7=- \.. � SUBJECT: Notification of Development of the 1992-93 CHS Plan and Year 2000 Objectives The Community Health Boards of Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina and Richfield announce a joint planning process to complete a county -wide community needs assessment for the 1992-93 Community Health Services (CHS) Plan and to develop Year 2000 Health Objectives for Hennepin County. The planning process will utilize seven committees composed of community representatives (people from private, public, and non-profit sectors), CHS advisory committee members, and staff from the community health departments. The committees will identify priority health problems facing Hennepin County and will develop county -wide objectives for them. If you are interested in serving on one of the committees, please complete and return the enclosed application by September 28, 1990. The committees correspond to the six Community Health Services categories identified in the Local Public Health Act and to a seventh category which focuses on health care system issues. Each committee will identify and rank problems related to its subject area, review and analyze current resources used to solve these issues, and develop conclusions and objectives for programs that address each priority problem. A brief description of the scope of each committee is provided below: Disease Prevention and Control: Problems associated with the prevention and control of communicable and infectious diseases (e.g. sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, tuberculosis, refugee health, immunization policies). Emergency Medical Systems: Problems associated with the delivery of rapid and effective emergency medical care in a medical emergency. HENNEPIN COUNTY an equal oppoAuntfy employer CIM SEP 21'90 • Environmental Health: Problems which are caused by environmental contaminants or conditions of housing, work and recreational environments. . • Family Health: Problems which effect optimal health outcomes for families (e.g. lack of prenatal care, lack of adequate nutrition, chronic illness among children, unintentional Injuries, family violence, adolescent suicide). • Health Promotion: Problems associated with risk conditions or -behaviors of individuals or communities which contribute to chronic disease and effect other areas of health status (e.g. tobacco use, lack of nutritional dieting, sedentary lifestyles). This committee will also identify problems associated with chemical use. • Home Health Care: Problems associated with one's inability to live independently due to short-term acute or long-term chronic health problems. • Health Care System and Access Considerations: Problems associated with the health care system (e.g. lack of access to primary and preventive health care among the uninsured and underinsured). Once again, if you are interested in serving on one of the committees identified above, please complete and return the enclosed application by September 28. You will be contacted by October 19 regarding a committee assignment. Each committee will meet approximately four times, beginning in October/November, 1990 and ending in May, 1991. If you have questions concerning this planning process or if you need more information concerning the scope of committee assignments, please contact Jim Mara (348-3969) or Monica Sausen (348-3906), Hennepin County Community Health Department. city SEP 21'90 J HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMITTEE PLANNING PROCESS M Name: Organization:. Current Position: Phone: ' Mailing Address: Committee(s)` of Interest: I am interested in serving on a committee because: Please complete and return this application by September 28, 1990 to: Hennepin County Community Health Department Attention: Jim Mara Health Services Building - Level 3 525 Portland Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 348-3969 `Each committee will have a limited number of participants. To increase your chances of serving on a committee, please list all committees that hold your interest. CIM SEP 21 '90 \-6Ck..0 Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting September 13, 1990 Page 37 Present: Chairman Freels, Commissioners Anderson, aEdwards, Hanson, Rosen and Waage; staff Blank, Busch and Pederson Absent: Commissioner Beach 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freels called the September meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the July meeting were not made available to PRAC at their September meeting, so they will be approved at the October meeting. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. This item will be covered under 5.a. b. Staff. Rick Busch presented the Employee of the Month award to Kurt Pauly for the month of September. He stated that Kurt has been working for us as a warming house attendant and field attendant for the past five years and has also worked full time in the park maintenance department. Rick praised Kurt for his reliability, his willingness to work whenever he is needed, and his ability to work with the public in sometimes trying situations. He represents the department very well. Since there was no August PRAC meeting, Rick mentioned that the August Employee of the Month was Tamara Jergenson, who works under Cindy's supervision as a playground leader. Rick announced that our fall soccer program has been playing since the first week in September, and registration is up from last year. Our adult fall softball leagues will be wrapping up the week of September 17. Indoor fall sports will begin next week. Rick also mentioned that the Upper Midwest Regional Softball Tournament was held in Plymouth over the Labor Day weekend, with 85 teams participating. The MRPA sponsored this event. c. Others. None were present at this meeting. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Playfields. The City Council reviewed the preliminary plans for the Bass Lake and Parkers Lake Playfields. They added an additional tot lot at Parkers Lake Playf,ield, and they added fencing along County Road 6, in an effort to keep pedestrians from crossing at points other than designated crossings. b. 46th Avenue trail. Council awarded the bid on this trail, which has already been installed and is now in the final stages of completion, including seeding/sodding along the path itself. Commissioner Edwards asked if crews had started building the tunnel under County Road 6. Director Blank indicated that he learned at a construction meeting last week that the tunnel will be started in about two weeks. CIM SEP 21 '90 L September 1990 PRAC Minutes Page 38 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS =- \3C�, a. Discussion of non-resident use of olav£ields. Director Blank explained to the commissioners and the representatives of the athletic associations, that PRAC commissioner Carol Beach had suggested the City consider implementing non-resident fees starting in 1991. This suggestion came after rumors that Plymouth kids were being denied participation on some teams, because non-residents got placed on the teams instead. Dennis Netland, Chairman of the New Hope -Plymouth Baseball program, distributed a report to the commissioners outlining this past season's participation. He stated that 693 kids, ages 9-18, played in the program, with 393 of those kids living in Plymouth, which had the largest participation. Mr. Netland stated that no Plymouth kids were denied the opportunity to play (unless they were under age, or had tried to register after teams were already full). He explained that Plymouth kids pay more than New Hope, because of an officials' fee, which is covered by the City of New Hope for New Hope children. Gail Dieleman, Secretary of the New Hope -Plymouth Athletic Association, and current chair of the summer traveling soccer program, stated that their association is somewhat unique in that it offers five different sports all under one "umbrella," rather than separate associations for basketball, football, hockey, soccer, etc. They currently restrict membership to kids from Plymouth and New Hope living in District 281, although they will occasionally allow children from Crystal, Golden Valley and other suburbs to play. Their largest participation is from kids living in Plymouth, however. He feels charging non-resident fees to New Hope kids would be difficult and somewhat unfair, considering that fields are evenly provided by both the cities of Plymouth and New Hope. He stated that Plymouth children do pay $14.25 more than New Hope kids, because of the officials' fee, and that kids from other suburbs pay that fee, plus an additional $3 to help offset the fact that Plymouth and New Hope provides the fields. He indicated that as far as he knew, no Plymouth children were denied the opportunity to play. Ed Cunnington, Plymouth -Wayzata Baseball, stated that 1,150 boys (76 teams) participated this summer, with the largest percentage being from Plymouth. He did not have exact numbers available. No Plymouth children were denied membership. He was concerned that if non- resident fees were charged to kids from Wayzata, that the Wayzata businesses that help sponsor the teams, might withdraw some of that sponsorship. Greg Baufield, representing Plymouth -Wayzata Youth Football, stated that there are 335 participants this fall from District 284, with most of these kids being from Plymouth. He explained that they belong to the Lake Minnetonka Football Association, which includes leagues from Hopkins, Minnetonka, Orono, Plymouth -Wayzata and Plymouth -New Hope. Their costs escalated this year because of a problem with the helmets, requiring them to purchase all new ones. Football registration fees are currently running $60 for a single and $80 for a family. Last am SEP 21'90 =• Vacs. September 1990 PRAC Minutes Page 39 year, those fees were $40 and $55. They play their games at Oakwood, and this year one third of their games at Plymouth Middle School, because there aren't enough fields available to accommodate them. He commented that there are about 500 Minnetonka children playing football, but Minnetonka is not providing any of the fields. Commissioners were surprised to hear this and wanted to know why. Mr. Baufield replied that Minnetonka Park and Recreation has decided to make its fields available only to adult groups willing to pay rent. He's been putting some pressure on the Wayzata School District to provide a field and on the City of Wayzata. He also intends to contact Minnetonka about their lack of cooperation. Following the presentations made by the athletic association representatives, Chair Freels asked the commissioners for their comments on charging non-resident user fees. Commissioner Anderson questioned how many non-residents are actually involved in these youth sports and would charging them $3 or $5 be worth the possible negative reaction it would generate. Rick Busch commented that it was somewhere between 200 and 300 kids, excluding New Hope children, and reminded PRAC that New Hope does provide about half the fields for their Association's use. Commissioner Rosen stated that charging non-resident fees would be a very negative thing to do and would cause lots of ill will between cities. He also feels that $3 or $5 would not be worth it and would just be an annoyance. Commissioner Hanson said that she thinks cities that are not offering any kind of support in the way of fields or monetary contributions should be asked to help out, and pressure should be put on the City of Wayzata and the Wayzata School District to repair some of their fields or make them available to youth sports. Commissioner Edwards is not in favor of charging non-resident user fees. She feels that some families may have trouble affording the additional charge, especially if they have several children playing sports. Chair Freels commented that he doesn't want to charge non-resident fees either. He doesn't think it would be worthwhile, nor would the fees generated be enough to cover the costs associated with non- resident use. Based on the figures presented by the Athletic Association representatives, non-resident involvement is minimal. Because Carol Beach was absent, Chair Freels suggested that the Commission table any action on this item at this time. All commissioners agreed with this. Chair Freels thanked each representative for attending the meeting and voicing their concerns. The representatives in turn thanked the Commission for inviting them, and they indicated they are very appreciative of Plymouth's support of their programs. They also stated they would like to nominate Rick Busch "Employee of the Month," and commented on how grateful they are for his help and cooperation. September 1990 PRAC Minutes Page 40 b. Bass Lake/Parkers Lake playfield update., Director Blank stated that Council has approved the preliminary plans with the addition of a second tot lot at Parkers Lake and a fence along County Road 6. The final plans and specs are scheduled to go to the City Council on September 24. c. Swan Lake neighborhood park. The playground equipment has been installed, some final grading needs to be completed, and seed and sod has to be planted. d. West Medicine trail update. This project is proceeding nicely. Director Blank will be meeting with residents this week who need an opening in the fence above the retaining wall for access to their docks. Property owners must rebuild their stairways themselves. All work should be completed by October 1. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Norma Lewis land - West_ Medicine Lake Citv Park update. Mrs. Lewis approached Director Blank in recent weeks indicating she was interested in selling her property, which is part of the proposed West Medicine Lake City park project. The City is now in the process of having the land appraised. b. Forster's land - Zachary Plavfield update. The Forster family has contacted the City regarding selling their property. This is the land west of Zachary Playfield that the City is interested in acquiring as a buffer zone between the playfield and residential homes. c. U.S. Homes land - future Plavfield update. Two appraisals have been done on this property; one by the City's appraiser and one by U.S. Homes. Based on the large difference in the value, the City Council has stated that no purchase should be considered at this time. The Wayzata School District is also interested in some of this land for a future school site. d. Discussion of sgecial facilities - comprehensive plan. Director Blank shared some statistics on golf courses and outdoor pools with the commissioners. According to national standards, there should be one 18 -hole golf course per 25,000 people in a community. Plymouth does meet this -standard, based on its current population, with golf courses at Elm Creek, Hampton Hills and Hollydale. Although these courses are not City owned, they are open to the public. Commissioners are concerned that at some point in the future, these privately owned courses may be sold to developers who will build houses on this land, and that the City should consider the purchase of at least one of these courses in order to preserve it. The standard for pools is one outdoor pool per 20,000 people. With a projected population of 80,000 to 100,000 when Plymouth is completely developed, we would need approximately 5.5 outdoor pools if we are to meet the national standard. Director Blank discussed the costs to build and maintain outdoor pools and how they usually operate at a loss. He talked about the new $2.7 million 50 meter outdoor pool that Winona just built that x includes a water slide, and the pool in Crystal that has two new water Cir. SEP 21'90 September 1990 PRAC Minutes Page 41 slides. Commissioner Rosen asked Director Blank if wave pools are still as popular as they once were. Director Blank will research that question and let PRAC know. He did say that this summer, while attending a soccer tournament in Blaine, he heard an announcement made over the public address system that the Anoka wave pool was closed due to being at capacity for that day. The commissioners discussed the possibility of an outdoor pool in Plymouth and suggested that a citizen survey should be done to see if this is what the public wants. Director Blank indicated that the financial task force appointed by the City Council may be doing a citizen survey in the future and that questions like that might be included. It was suggested that PRAC wait on making any recommendations for special facilities in the Comprehensive Plan until after a survey is completed. e. 1990-91 ice rink locations - committee report. The skating rink committee met to try and distribute more equally throughout Plymouth the locations of ice rinks. The committee suggested two new rinks; one in Turtle Lake Park and one in Swan Lake Park. They recommended closing the rink at Lions Park because of its proximity to Parkers Lake, and closing the one at 24th & Olive Lane, due to its proximity to Oakwood. Director Blank pointed out that there will also be two rinks in the new Bass Lake Playfield. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE SKATING RINK COMMITTEE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH FIVE AYES. (Commissioner Beach was absent; Commissioner Anderson left prior to this item being discussed.) It was suggested that staff research a way to get onto Bass Lake to maintain a rink there, until the Bass Lake Playfield rinks are available. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Meeting dates for October were discussed. Since staff and some commissioners have conflicts on the 11th and 18th, it was decided to meet on October 25. Director Blank made the announcement that after 22 years, Commissioner Edwards was resigning, because she and her husband will be moving out of Plymouth at the end of September. Commissioners offered their regrets that Barbara would be "retiring," and they all wished her well. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANSON TO COMMEND BARBARA ON HER 22 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION AND -TO THE CITIZENS OF PLYMOUTH. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. cite, SEP 21'90 =-k3b MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT SEPTEMBER 13, 1990 MTC HAYWOOD FACILITY PRESENT: Dale Knutson; Nancy Holter; Barbara Roberts; Peter Tulkki; Joe Edwards; Sally Neil; Jane Shaffer; Steve 'Mahowald, Hugh Hudson, and Bruce Nawrocki, representing MTC; John Mathews, representing Morley Bus Company; Frank Boyles, representing the City of Plymouth The Committee approved the August 1, 1990 minutes without revision. ' FTC M. -- . - The Committee reviewed the July 1990 Dial -A -Ride statistics, noting that total passengers had dropped from 2,085 in June to 1,864 in July. Similarly, the subsidy per passenger increased from $7.02 to $8.04. The average ride per passenger was $7.59 in June versus $8.54 in July. John Mathews stated that this is a pattern similar to most Dial -A -Ride systems during the summer months. �• Y MT -7 M -M z - g The Committee noted that while there was not a full month of ridership experience during June, the daily average appears to have increased by 20 passengers from 240 in June to 263 in July. Riders concur that the average daily passengers seems to be rising. The daily average ridership for July was 360 passengers including both commuter and reverse commuter. This is a substantial drop from the 372 passengers per day during the month of June. The drop was attributed to summer month vacations. A. Fare Policy for Routes Transferring at Golden Valley Shopping Center - Transfers at Golden Valley Shopping Center involve both the 91 and 93 routes. With respect to the 91 route, John Mathews will supply the number of transferring passengers to Steve Mahowald in order that revenues can be accounted for appropriately. Regarding the 93 route, the honor system is used, hoping that passengers themselves will pay the $1.25, rather than 75�. dim SEP 21'90 =- \3b MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT September 13, 1990 - MTC Haywood Facility Page 2 B. Instructions to Morley Drivers Regarding Dial -A -Ride Tin cps to Mid -Day Regular Route Service - Sally Neil stated that she had used the midday Dial -A -Ride to regular route transfer service. She stated that the costs for the service was 500 since it was off-peak. She questioned how would Plymouth be credited since the service is $1.25 regardless of time of day. This subject will require additional discussion with the MTC. C. Timing of 7.03 a m Express Vicksburg Bus - Barbara Roberts stated that on some occasions the 7:03 full-size vehicles will leave the Park and Ride lot before, or at the same time the Vicksburg mini -coach is arriving. This has caused problems for passengers who desire to catch the first full-size vehicle downtown. This situation is aggravated by the fact that the first full-size vehicle will fill up and that is their basis for leaving. Additional passengers would have to stand all the way to downtown. Barb will continue to monitor this situation during October to see whether there continues to be a problem. John Mathews will talk to the driver to see what can be done to improve the timeliness of this route. D. Timing of the 8.02 Medina Vehicle - This topic was raised by Dennis Jacobson and was deferred until he is present. E. Notices Reaarding Multiple Bus Availability at 5.08 p.m. - Steve Mahowald will prepare a reminder for Route 91 passengers that at 5:08 there is always two buses available, coupled with the fact that riders should be sure to look for route numbers as breakdowns sometimes make it necessary to substitute non -Metrolink vehicles on the 91 and 93 route. F. Unit 1247 - Because Tom Warfield was not present, a report was not provided on the work being conducted on the "slow" Metrolink buses. The vehicles of particular concern were units 1247 and 1248. G. Progress on Improvement of Four Seasons Park and Ride Lot - Frank Boyles stated that he had met with the managers of the Four Seasons Shopping Center. The Shopping Center is contemplating an 11,000 square foot improvement and is reluctant to provide carte blanche approval of the Park and Ride lot if it is going to require them to build additional parking spaces. They will be meeting in the next few weeks to decide on the next step in the process. The Committee discussed ultimate Park and Ride lot locations in light of this circ SEP 21'90 =-\1\0 MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT September 13, 1990 - MTC Haywood Facility Page 3 V fact, including acquisition of the property across the street for this purpose. Frank Boyles will report on this at the October meeting. It is his objective to have the improvements done before this winter. A. Dale Knutson stated that Driver Jerry Wright was doing a much better job. John Mathews said he would convey this information to Jerry. B. Committee members concurred that the full-size MTC vehicles are getting to the Route 91 Park and Ride lot late in the morning. Steve Mahowald stated the will remind the drivers to start at the appropriate time. Drivers will also be reminded that if vehicles are late during the winter months, that passengers are to wait inside their vehicles, not outside in the elements. C. Hugh Hudson stated that he will work with MTC trainers to develop training materials for drivers to familiarize them with all of the 91 and 93 routes so they can answer passengers questions who may be new to the service. D. There was additional discussion about the Vicksburg/County Road 15 4:35 p.m. vehicle not getting back to the Park and Ride lot before 5:08 p.m. John Mathews will investigate this and get the driver's perspective. Apparently 12 passengers are on the 4:35 and another 12 passengers at 5:08. E. Passengers asked that the weeds at Nathan Lane and 45th Avenue be cut again, or that bituminous be installed so that passengers can exit the bus conveniently. F. Discussion ensued about pick up and drop off of passengers between Four Seasons Mall and 36th Avenue and Lancaster. Sally and Jane suggested that two pick up and drop offs would be more appropriate than three. They indicated that the most appropriate drop off's would be 36th and Lancaster and The Place. This would eliminate 37th Place drop off. They stated that nine passengers presently use The Place and only two use 36th and two use 37th. Steve Mahowald will investigate. Circ SEP 21'90 =\3b MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT September 13, 1990 - MTC Haywood Facility Page 4 G. Frank Boyles stated that to hurry trips home during the evening on 93, -consideration is being given to moving the 4:40 p.m. start time to. 4:35 p.m. When previously surveyed, one-third of the passengers stated they could live with a 4:30 start time, one-third a 4:35 start time, and one-third a 4:40 start time. A notice will be provided to passengers indicating that in the absence of negative feedback from 25% or more of the passengers, the 4:35 start time will be initiated. H. PACT members suggested that the 91 route begin using the County Road 73 bridge as soon as it is available in order to get on the sane lane as quickly as possible. I. Passengers expressed concern about, dirty seats on the buses from time to time. Hugh Hudson explained that while the buses are vacuumed out nightly, periodically a driver will leave the door open. Idling of another bus in the immediate vicinity will cause soot to enter the bus. Frank Boyles stated that in the absence of MTC correcting this problem, the only solution is to submit notice of claims. J. PACT members suggested that logos be installed on both the front and the back of the Metrolink vehicles, both those which are assigned to the Metrolink service, as well as substitute vehicles. It is difficult for passengers to identify Metrolink vehicles downtown since the side is often obscured by many other pedestrians. Passengers noted that unit 1241 had no air conditioning or defrost and 1243 had a front door which would not close securely. Hugh Hudson will investigate these problems. K. Brian Lamb, MTC Customer Service, is responding to the Lindy Petersen letter. PACT members stated that there are areas for improvement to Route 93, but it is not as bleak as Ms. Petersen has suggested. Frank Boyles stated that he had received a proposal from the MTC to extend the contract for one year through April 1992 and is evaluating the proposal. VI. MTC GARAGE TO The PACT members toured the Heywood facility. I/ circ SEP 21'90 �. v3)3 MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT September 13, 1990 - MTC Haywood Facility Page 5 The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth City Center. FB:kec CIM SEP 21'90 S`�3cr— BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of July 19, 1990 Call to Order: The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Fred Moore at 11:35 A.M., Thursday, June 21, 1990, at the Minneapolis Golf Club. Roll Call: Crystal: Commissioner Bill Monk Golden Valley: Commissioner Ed Silberman Medicine Lake: Commissioner John O'Toole Minneapolis: Alternate Commissioner R. Kannankutty Minnetonka: Commissioner David Sonnenberg New Hope: Not represented Plymouth: Commissioner Fred Moore Robbinsdale: Not represented St. Louis Park: Commissioner Don Rye Engineer: Len Kremer Counsel: Curt Pearson Corps of Engineers repre- sentative:. William Spychalla Recorder: Elaine Anderson Approval or Correction of Minutes: Mr. Silberman requested that in the financial statement section on page 1, the construction balance be listed as "$34,198.74 of which $5,000 is earmarked for Medicine Lake." With this correction, it was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Rye that the minutes of the meeting of June 21 be approved. Carried unanimously. Financial Statements: Mr. Silberman presented the financial statements for the period ending July 19 showing a checking account balance of $82.489.03, an investment balance of $278,222.52, and a construction account balance of $34,378.63 including the $5,000.00 which is earmarked for Medicine Lake. The treasurer's report was filed for audit. When presenting the budget report for informational purposes, Mr. Silberman explained that $452.50 for legal services of Mr. John Drawz would be transferred from legal costs to credit application work. Presentation of Invoices for Payment: It was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Rye than an invoice from Mr. Enck for expenses in relation to his work as an arbitrator totaling $45.46 be approved for payment with appreciation. Carried unanimously. It was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Rye that a $297.50 invoice from Messerli and Kremer, attorneys, for the services of Mr. John Drawz since May 31 be approved for payment. Carried unanimously. This also will be placed in the credit application work account. it was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg that the Barr Engineering invoice for $13,334.22 covering the period June 2-30, 1990, for services and expenses be approved for payment. Carried unanimously. cirri SEP 21'90 2 Communications Counsel: Y 1. Mr. Pearson briefly reviewed the agreement in settlement of dispute of the alternate dispute resolution. This is the first time that a panel of this type has been used in the United States under the Corps partnership program and under a Local Cooperation Agreement. The panel had consisted of Colonel Baldwin and Peter Enck with Brad Bjorklund on hand to be a neutral advisor when and if needed. At the end of the session, an agreement was executed settling the dispute and providing credits to Minneapolis as the local sponsor in the sum of $270,000. The settlement was 2-1/2 times the $116,000 offered by the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Pearson emphasized that this represents local dollars so it means that each dollar saved is a dollar less to assess the communities. He expressed great appreciation for the work and dedication of Mr. Enck. 2. Mr. Pearson reported that he had met with Mr. Kremer and Mr. Monk regarding the Highway 100 embankment. He expressed that something should be worked out that would be beneficial to Crystal, the Highway Department, the Corps of Engineers, and the Commission. One of the difficulties is that the Corps wants everything done by 1992 and the Highway Department isn't able to move that fast. 3. Mr. Pearson and Mr. Kremer have started work on the next phase of appraisals. The Soo Line easement area and the Theodore Wirth Golf Course easement area will be first. He said he didn't know what is happening regarding the Golden Valley Country Club structure location and easement acquisition. Golden Valley may not be ready to condemn golf course property and to make commitments in accordance with the Corps time schedule. 4. Mr. Pearson reported that, as a representative of the Commission, he had attended a meeting with Lt. General H. J. Hatch of the Corps of Engineers. It had given him an opportunity to speak with Dave Haumersen, Colonel Baldwin, and Bill Spychalla, plus other Corps personnel, concerning the successful resolution of our dispute with the Corps at the hearing on July 10. Lt. Gen. Hatch indicated that it is difficult for many of the bureaucrats to understand the partnership relationship which has been developed under the new programs between the local sponsor and the Corps and the new cost-sharing arrangement. Mr. Pearson also talked to him about the transition rules and that we feel we are being treated unfairly in being limited to acquisitions which took place 5 years back from 1986. General Hatch indicated that he understood that there is an element of unfairness. Without saying so directly, he indicated that our only alternative course of action is through our political representatives. Mr. Pearson said that Mr. Kremer has picked up the same message at national conferences he has attended. Mr. Pearson thinks we should analyze those. areas and see if it is worthwhile to get our senators and representatives to help us find a solution through legislation. 5. Mr. Pearson mentioned that we have received an invoice for $4596.87 from Mr. Bjorklund for his services as a neutral adviser. The Corps will pay the bill but we will reimburse them for half of it. This will not be done by direct billing. 6. Mr. Pearson distributed copies of a letter he had received from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency indicating that they are submitting a request to the EPA for an extension to the Medicine Lake Restoration Project. The Clean Lakes Program award for Medicine Lake expired May 31. Mr. Pearson indicated that the PCA is uncomfortable with the EPA's position and may challenge Mr. Roberts if we can come up with a program that satisfies the PCA. ciiv, 6,tP 21'90 =-k-3c, 3 7. A copy of a letter from the Minnesota DNR to Mr. Enck had been included in the packet. Bassett Creek will be receiving a grant for $1,375,000 from the 1990 Legislature for help in reducing flood damages and to aid in paying the local cash requirement project. Mr. Pearson said the Commission will be sending a letter of thanks to the various Legislative representatives thanking them for their assistance but he suggested that it may be worthwhile to have the Commissioners write also. Commissioners Mr. Monk said he believed Chairman Enck had done a tremendous amount of work getting ready for the arbitration. Mr. Enck had met with him one evening, had read through the appraisal reports, and had gone into the arbitration meeting extremely well prepared. Mr. Monk was anxious that everyone be aware of the way Mr. Enck had conducted himself and that it had really paid off. Corps of Engineers 1. It was explained that the Corps of Engineers will pay the actual condemnation award for properties being acquired as the project proceeds. 2. The issue of what happens if we overpay our 5% cash contribution was brought up. Mr. Pearson said that Mr. Kremer should assemble all the figures to see how close we are to the 5% mark and an overall flow chart should be prepared of projects, costs, timing, etc., so the Commission can understand its responsibilities. Mr. Spychalla of the Corps of Engineers said any overpayment would be refunded and that they would try to make any current adjustments in time for the January billing. 3. Mr. Spychalla said that the Corps has sent a letter to Crystal re the Markwood embankment. Engineer. (Arrived late because of another meeting concerning Bassett Creek) 1. Mr. Kremer explained that he had just come from a meeting with Golden Valley property owners whose homes had been originally considered for flood proofing but which the Corps of Engineers decided was not incrementally justified so it was not done. The property owners had experienced flooding in a recent storm. The City of Golden Valley will be sending a letter as a result of the meeting requesting that this decision by the Corps be reconsidered. 2. Mr. Kremer referred- to the letter from the DNR regarding the $1,375,000 grant. He explained that the first grant for $220,000 will be presented at the next meeting. A photographer will be on hand. There will be a press release, etc. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Commission that this would be a good time to invite representatives who had been helpful in securing this grant. First of all, just Ember Reichgott and Senator Freeman were mentioned. Then it was suggested that we use it as an opportunity to invite all the representatives who have helped in some way as we will be making another application next year. It was decided to leave arrangements to the staff. 3. Mr. Kremer had received a notification that the City of Minnetonka has revised their wetland ordinance and were conducting Public Meetings to explain the changes. am SEP 21'90 4. Mr. Kremer has been working with the City of Minneapolis regarding public meetings. One is scheduled tonight in the old Munsingwear Building to appraise citizens of the construction schedule for the new box culvert. 5. Mr. Kremer had a meeting with the City of Plymouth regarding the Medicine Lake outlet structure. 6. Mr. Kremer had a meeting with the ' Minneapolis Park Board re Fruen Mill and the proposed railroad bridge. 7. Mr. Kremer reported that he had had a letter from a property owner in the vicinity of the conduit entrance. He is a scrap metal processor. There is a lot of controversy between the processor and the City as the owner wants to expand his business and the City is not in favor of the expansion. The City has requested that the Commission deny the expansion request. Mr. Kremer had told the City he didn't think the Commission should get involved. Mr. Pearson said we should meet with the City of Minneapolis, that we should not act, rather refer to staff. Mr. Silberman said we should make them aware of our requirements. Mr. Moore said that property owners should be aware that any expansion would have to comply with Commission requirements and with the requirements of the City of Minneapolis. Mr. Pearson advised that we should just acknowledge receipt of the letter and say that it has been referred to staff. This was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Rye. Carried unanimously. Mr. Pearson said this will give us time to work with the City of Minneapolis. 8. Mr. Pearson told Mr. Kremer that prior to Mr. Kremer's arrival the Commission had been discussing the need for a flow chart showing the 25% requirements and the 5% cash and our concern that we may be sending too much money to the Corps. Mr. Kremer said we would have to work closely with Mr. Spychalla and his staff as to things that may qualify. The Corps isn't set up for a meeting with the Golden Valley Country Club but this should be lined up soon. Discussion followed regarding the golf course. Mr. Pearson brought up the desire by Golden Valley Golf Club not to take a big tree out. We are waiting to get an answer from the Corps of Engineers 11 about moving the location of the structure to the west end of the golf course before we set a meeting. Mr. Pearson said we heard that construction of the control at the Golf Club's preferred site could increase the project about $200,000 but it could cost more than that in real estate acquisition costs to locate it on the east side of the golf course. He stressed how important it is for the Corps and ourselves to be flexible and that it could save many disagreements if we could "talk out" these problems. New Business Glenwood Inglewood Company. A request was received for review of a DNR permit application for relocating a -water main across Bassett Creek at the Glenwood Inglewood facility. A 6 -inch pipeline presently conveys spring water from Glenwood Inglewood's well located on the west side of the creek across the Soo Line Railroad bridge to their production facility east of the creek. The railroad bridge will be replaced as part of the Bassett Creek Project at Fruen Mill. The proposed pipeline will be located 300 feet downstream of the existing pipeline and bridge. Installation consists of boring a 22 -inch protective steel casing and placing the 6 -inch pipeline 6 feet below the creek bottom. Glenwood Inglewood is asking for a reimbursement. Mr. Kremer indicated an agreement was possible but that we aren't ready to agree to an amount at this time. It was suggested that Minneapolis could use this situation as a means of renegotiation. Mr. Pearson said it would be an excellent idea to do the construction in a way that satisfies the people. It was suggested that staff meet with Glenwood Inglewood. They would have to give us an easement for the project. After further discussion and upon the engineer's recommendation, it was moved by Mr. Sonnenberg and seconded by Mr. Monk that a letter be written to the DNR indicating that the proposed crossing is in accordance with our plan but that a reimbursement would have to be worked out in the future. Carried unanimously. circ SEP 21'90 5 Old Business 1. Double Box Culvert. Johnson Brothers Construction has begun construction of the final segment of the new Bassett Creek conduit. The final segment is a double 11 x 11 foot twin box culvert over one mile long between the completed Third Avenue North tunnel near Third Avenue and Fourth Street and the vicinity of the existing conduit entrance near Dupont Avenue North. Mr. Kremer explained that they found a layer of sand contaminated by fuel oil immediately east of the freeway. The extent of the contamination is not known. A groundwater monitoring well needs to be installed. This would be a local responsibility and could cost $10,000. Mr. Kremer said it would be advisable to have the City of Minneapolis construct the well and charge it to the Bassett Creek construction account. Discussion followed. It will be necessary to get good samples. It was asked if the MPCA has a standing contract with anyone. After further discussion it was moved by Mr. Sonnenberg and seconded by Mr. Rye that the Commission direct its staff to work with the Corps and the City of Minneapolis in this Stage IV project to encourage the Corps to modify its contract to construct the well and that costs be kept track of separately. Carried unanimously. 2. Water Quality Management Plan. The rest of the meeting was devoted to a discussion regarding Medicine Lake improvements and the "Policy: Runoff Water Quality Management in the Bassett Creek Watershed." If the modified plan prepared by Barr Engineering is adopted by the Commission, it would be forwarded to the PCA who would try to convince the EPA that it meets the requirements for the grant. Mr. Kremer suggested some changes. Mr. Kremer explained that the Commission would have to decide the exact size of plots, whether or not they would be half an acre. In Plymouth, especially, this could have far-reaching effects. In discussing the requirements listed on pages 5 and 6, Mr. Moore said they were good guidelines to be used in preparation of local plans. Mr. Pearson stated that we must proceed with caution as the ramifications of adopting this policy could be substantial, particularly in developed areas. It has been estimated by Barr Engineering that this could result in changes which would add $4500 per acre to development or redevelopment costs. Mr. Moore said this would change the basis of our watershed plan and that requirements for regional basins are being changed to requirements for localized basins. Mr. Pearson again said that the EPA has not installed or instituted this plan anywhere else in the country. The City of Eagan has adopted an ordinance along this line. and one is being worked on in the Lake Minnetonka area. Mr. Silberman questioned whether we would have the ability to do variances. There would have to be rules for special cases. It was asked whether the Commission should establish a subcommittee. The response was that the Commission should be working with the Cities. Discussion continued regarding runoff water quality management. Mr. Moore cautioned that it is too big a step to take all at once and that we should consider working on revisions which might satisfy EPA and the PCA but it has to be a policy which all the member cities can live with. It was suggested that a subcommittee of the Commission prepare an acceptable water quality policy. 3. Mr. Monk and Mr. -'Spychalla raised questions about the Commission adopting a resolution to cover the Markwood changes. The Commission directed Mr. Pearson to work with Mr. Spychalla and Mr. Monk in preparing a resolution for the next meeting. Adjournment Since there was no further business, it was moved by Mr. O'Toole and seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg that the meeting adjourn. Vice Chairman Moore adjourned the meeting at 2:30 P.M. Fred Moore, Vice Chairman Donald Rye, Secretary Elaine Anderson, Recorder Date: circ SEF 21 `90 DAILY AVERAGE RIDERSHIP YEAR TO DATE AVERAGE PLYMOUTH METROLINK NORTHEAST DAILY RIDZRSHIP AUGUST 1990 WEEK OF: 8/1 - 8/3 787 8/6 - 8/10 1462 8/13 - 8/17 1482 8/20 - 8/24 1307 8/27 - 8/31 1507 TOTAL: 6545 284 263 DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH MONTH: 1990 June 243 July 263 August ------------------- 284 YEAR LONG AVERAGE: 263 z• %4 CIM SEP 21 `90 PLYMOUTH METROLINK SOUTHWEST DAILY RIDERSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE AUGUST 1990 REVERSE COIR TOTAL SYSTEt4 PEEK 8/01 OF - 8/03 637 416 1053 8/06 - 8/10 1111 723 1834 8/13 - 8/17 1062 737 1799 8/20 - 8/24 1026 682 1708 8/27 - 8/31 1008St 1704 TOTAL: 4844 3254 8098 DAILY AVERAGE RIDERSHIP 219 141 352 YEAR TO DATE AVERAGE 363 circ SEP 21 °90 METROLINK SOUTHWEST DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984-1990 COMMUTER/ REVERSE COMMUTER MONTH: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 January 330 307 351 429 433 496 427 February 310 292 350 394 426 461 420 March 307 311 338 397 418' 467 417 April 301 295 354 365 408 405 364 May 295 298 332 350 392 388 367 June 276 314 349 358. 409 362 372 July 277 297 328 345 361 356 360 -August 266 292 328 345 377 376 352 September 275 322 354 348 396 383 October 276 312 384 365 430 441 November 271 311 396 398 437 433 December 265 320 412 391 409 398 --------- YEAR LONG ------------------------------------------------- AVERAGE 287 306 356 374 408 414 363 * Effective April 11 1990 Plymouth Metrolink providers changed from Medicine Lake Lines to Metropolitan Transit Commission. The passenger numbers for Medicine Lake Lines for the period 1984 - 1989 do not reflect transfers, while the 1990 Medicine Lake Lines figures includes transfers. Metropolitan Transit Commission figures reflect all fares whether cash or convenience. CIM SEP 21 `90 PLYMOUTH TRANSII DIAL -A -RID£ DATA SUMMARY - MOUTH OF August. 1990 Cash Received ------- Non -Cash Fares ------ - - --- Rides -------- Card Cards Bill Free No Senior/ Date Rte Fares Sales Recvd Transf. Later Rides Cart Show Regulr Student Chldrn TOTAL Miles Hours TOTALS 2116.20 120.00 242.00 56.00 1.00 23.00 249 164 2115 21 0 2136 16325 896.25 zzzcccxccczxxz xxx�xzzzsxrxz=xzzzxs�-x=xxzxa _zzsxrsz r=z-r-zxzzxzzxzsx_zzsr=zza zz=zzz=z=zxszsz PLYMOUTH TRMSIT Tetal days in tonth = 31 Total Passengers on 23 weekdays Total Passengers on 8 weekend days Total Passengers per Hour Total Miles per Passenger 7.6 1998. of 87 cer do 138. or 17 ger day' 2136 c/m SEP 21 f90 PLYMOUTH DIAL -A -RIDE 1990 MONTHLY COST SUMMARY ------ Less Revenue ------- Cash Coupons Equals Subsidy/ Recovery Total Rides/ Service Miles/ Miles/ Total Cost Fires Subsitted TOTAL Deficit Passenger Pass. Ratio Hairs Hour- Miles Hour Pass. January 16,538.38 2,138.50 238.00 2,376.50 (14,161.88) 29197 $6.45 14.42 806.75 2.7 17,235 21.36 7.84 February 15,200.75 21161.50 173.00 2,334.50 (12,866.25) 2,167 $5.94 15.42 741.50 2.9 14,931 20.14 6.89 March 16,107.87 2,163.00 214.00 29377.00 (13,730.87) 21190 $6.27 14.8% 785.75 2.8 16,059 20.44 7.33 April 15,226.38 11155.75 278.00 2,033.75 (13,192.63) 11818 $7.26 13.4% 725.75 2.5 15,073 20.77 8.29 May 16,072.00 1,618.00 400.00 2,018.00 (14,054.00) 1,834 $7.66 12.62 784.00 2.3 15,119 19.28 8.24 June 16,881.75 1,905.80 342.00 2,247.80 (14,633.95) 2,085 $7.02 13.31 823.50 2.5 15,819 19.21 7.59 July 11,061.13 1,821.50 258.00 2,079.50 (14,981.63) 1,864 $8.04 12.2% 832.25 2.2 15,924 19.13 8.54 August 18,373.13 2,116.20 242.00 2,358.20 (169014.93) 2,136 $7.50 12.82 896.25 2.4 16,325 18.21 7.64 Accueutated - -� --� Totals 131,461.39 15,680.25 29145.00 17,825.25 (113,636.14) 16,291 $6.98 11.91 61395.75 2.5 126,465 19.78 7.76 Circ SEP 2 1'90 I =:1S - Q o 0 Co 0 11 0 w O O O O II O H oo N Ln oo II M � C> i H U) It V? w Oa II w OHO Nom' e!'M ii � C) WD It CN ri) o� �Wtn II �+ zaH ii H Nr-I000Ln M0 co e000O�HOOOMV-4-it II V -4N " n V-1 cq •• V) M m 1n N tC M N II r-1 H z w H Q C1 N rl N r -I H N r-1 d' II Co II M ao zU W a U ow • w a a� Ha 4'H .-I O IM t0 M N M II N OD II r-1 N z. --I N 11 d' rl O Ifn t- N N �--� � O Cl 11 N 0 CN 0 H co II D 01 I- .--I O O w OM Ln00Ln m 0o O N H LnM M N H H11 OH O O i"I II ri II C M M O II Ch a -O to o %D II a, M H c o p o W II � II H U a acn w cwn w A Hrn w z [D-4w[D-+acn M o z Hrn Q C7 0H0tn UpdUUW to z WWL •• Hz cnH>4wU)Hw aaaHacn wcwn a tnU to .. W a wza4HDHC7Ea-�UCa-�[x�1H9 H=Hw �ao .. w O a HW O HW cnDcn xGG w 004 w H cn ••o P4 w ocawUwHw a �a U Wa w 3cn Htn Ho zHw�� x HG MH 0 aQ W O.Htoo4 -to 0d H 4 Z�xw4 uzLZ LD La + Ix HW 04W O O �W o [W-irto u4wHIn[a-+tw.7�QI= MEE-i[x-4 cn UH5 U� �EA494HOH Wfn Hi��HHHHxDO�U o� H�nHW W xDUnxOox HD �H �� tiE-1WMW 000WH 4aHa 4 W 0E-1DUWWEEzHaDzzzzO poa ocE H a x004WWP4 WHww0HHHH H * �iUWHW CIM SEP 21 '90 I Z�S Q O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 11 O *,>,j> V} II Ln [.� 0 OD N O r I Ln M r- II tD -gr tb V? M 0 V} OD OD -W II tD O Ch N rn H to tri - r -4 }r -I LO O ^ W a II Oto tDtDd�ONO,�OON00000000000 11 H a 1E -I W H d' H N H I W LI) II h zaH d�wCDV-lr-m w 0r-mmNr-1[-Mf-4r-It�l-QNco 01 d0 r f N M d' In r -I M 11 01 Ei II Ln O II Ea to tD Ln r, (D Ln r, " CD Ln Lrl rl -1 10 -1 0 CN r-4 V-4 P-4 Q 11 0 mo '"I 11 r -I 11 M A LnMMNNNCDNwNr-1r-IMMmQ%DwmN 111 1 w a II N H a z 040 o w a c) cw w a a� H w r-10 NMriMr1MOtntnNOOMz O O ICD MU-) ri r♦ ri .--I II to D `k�i qr � N II r -i 0 ri0 c,MONNNONNr-INr-IMsI•t70 II O 0.4 O O lc:, rn to r-1 r -i r -I T-4 N r -I Il O II N a oC) C-4°° %D00 DW OD Ln a,uio O 01NNtnr-I 1-4 N t` r-10 L1INNONd'OOt11d'000M(V W04NNMN II tD H H Cl O IN tet' r'I r� H .� I' V). E-1 tD N O r -I II al r -i0 01 t - NOON r-401f1N0r-Ir-4I-r--Ir4t0N1-I0N II O ON OtDODd'O 00 M II 0 N C1NMU)W z 0 0 r w I..I II U aa W W to W E� to w z HwHatn U) o z Hcn O 0 � 0E-10tn UaUUW tnaz0 ww� c7 •• w z En H ',a+ W to H W a w toto U D to •• Ei H AE4aazHL) a a�axUcn w�W tn o 40 to o a F+w2oHHPW to;:) U) =�w"waH a. w Ei ��cn ••o P4 W OAwUwHw� a WC7 - A o MU tna w 3 to z H to Ry E4 O z E4 w D+ 9 x H O M HW 4 ,a a QEi tntn0RiU) ►Htn004 -Via�iH19 ��> 4J �w ztaW4' 9z�ls>+ �axHW iQ',W O O o H` tnaUaxHtnH0a0c7xa E-14 E-4 to cH.�a44 �a U r>+Ei,.aaHOE-4 43tn HHHE-1 OU O H,7. HW W W w 0 0� w :n U to x 0 m w H `r7 Ei z W to H >4 a OCE-4M)UWWEO-+ZHwazzzza � Eo., R* c0 0W Ea W ai.�".O W tnxatnHWWC)HHHH cim SEP 21'90 POLICE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS 1989 117 76 1990 125 49 CHANGE 6.8 % -35.5 % FIRE FALSE ALARMS 1989 51 1990 41 CHANGE -19.6 PERMITS 14 13 -7 % cies SEP 21'90 v! ki '7—` \ to MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 11, 1990 TO: James G. Willis - City Manager FROM: Richard J. Carlquist - Public Safety Director SUBJECT: MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL SUBURBAN AREA FALSE ALARM STATISTICS In August, 1989 a recommendation was made to change our false alarm ordinance from the current zero false alarm tolerance to ong false alarm. The false alarm ordinance for the City of Plymouth was subsequently changed at a later Council meeting. The initial memo that was sent to you on August 24, 1989 contained statistics relative to false alarm ordinances in suburban areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul. I have enclosed copies of that study. Since the ordinance changed to allowing one false alarm prior to paying a permit fee, I have not received any criticism of our alarm ordinance. As you may recall, the rationale to change it to one allowable false alarm was to put it in perspective to how we procedurally deal with watering ban violations and the prohibition against parking 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. I personally would not like to see the alarm ordinance amended to allow more "forgiveness." RJC/sb Enclosure cine SEP 21'90 MINNEAPOLIS AREA Bloomington Brooklyn Center Crystal Eden Prairie Edina Hopkins Long Lake Minnetonka Minnetonka Beach Orono Plymouth St. Anthony PERMIT ALARMS FEE ESCALATING FEE ALLOWED AFTER FEE N 3 $ 50 Y* N 4 50 N N 3 50 Y** N 3 50 Y** N 2 75 N N 3 50 Y* N 3 50 Y** N 3 50 Y* N 3 50 Y* N 3 50 Y** Y 0 50 Y* Y 3 50 N Code Key $25 additional for each false alarm until the fine reaches $200.00 ** $50 on false alarms 4 thru 10, $100 on 11 thru 15, $150 on more than 15 **" $10 additional for each false alarm CIM SEP 21'90 ST. PAUL AREA Code Key * $25 additional .for each false alarm until the fine reaches $200.00 ** $50 on false alarms 4 thru 10, $100 on 11 thru 15, $150 on more than 15 *** $10 additional for each false alarm Cottage Grove charges a permit fee only to commercial properties circ SEP 21 '90 PERMIT ALARMS FEE ESCALATING FEE ALLOWED AFTER FEE Apple Valley N 5 $ 50 N Arden Hills N 3 50 Y** Cottage Grove N^'^ 3 50 Y** Eagan - N 5 50 N Falcon Heights N 1 25 N Maplewood Y 2 25 N Mendota Heights N 3 —25 Y*** New Brighton N 2 150 N Roseville N 3 75 Y* St. Paul Y 1 10 N Code Key * $25 additional .for each false alarm until the fine reaches $200.00 ** $50 on false alarms 4 thru 10, $100 on 11 thru 15, $150 on more than 15 *** $10 additional for each false alarm Cottage Grove charges a permit fee only to commercial properties circ SEP 21 '90 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 20, 1990 TO: James G. Willis y Manager FROM: Charles d, Community Development Coordinator, through Blair Tre _ Community Development Director SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY WASTE TRANSFER STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (89057) The City of Plymouth has not received response to our letters of August 24, 1990, and August 31, 1990, containing a total of 33 items in need of clarification or additional information regarding the subject project. Representatives of Hennepin County met with City staff on September 18, 1990. The purpose of that meeting was to discuss issues raised by our letters of August 24 and August 30. Hennepin County is continuing to prepare responses to the Development Review Committee letters. As of this date, the subject application remains in Stage II of the Development Review Committee processing system. (cc/cd/89057:dl) SEP 2 1 'r,s: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE September 17, 1990 ANONYMOUS PROBLEM: Scattered trash and litter is an ongoing problem in the area of Holiday Plus and Four Seasons Shopping Mall. (9/15/90, 11:21 p.m.) SOLUTION: Resident requests that the area be inspected once a month by Plymouth staff and that the business people be required to clean up litter on a regular basis at their own expense. CINI SEP 21'90 YI- • CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 17, 1990 TO: Steve Correll, Support Services Supervisor FROM: Helen LaFave;'Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: CALL ON 24-HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE An anonymous resident called the 24 -Hour Customer Service Line on September 17 to report that scattered trash has been an ongoing problem in the Four Seasons Shopping Mall and the Holiday Plus area. She requests that the area be checked and that the businesses be required to correct the problem at their own expense. She suggests that the checks be ongoing. Please have a CSO check into this and forward a copy of his/her findings to me by September 24. HL:kec cc: James G. Willis, City Manager S.F. 9/24/90 CIM SEP 2 1 '90 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT =,\I� MESS. KEY CONTROL NUMBER OCA CONT. AGENCY NCIC t ENT. CAG DATE/TIME REPORT MADE E C 1/ / M N 0 2 7 1 7 0 0/ 9/17/90 1645 hours DAY: S M T "W T F S LNBR DATE REPORTED RPO TIME RPO TRP LOCATION GRID NBR (LGN) ' /1 1 61 01/ / / PLACE COMMITTED (PLC) O L NBR HRD SQUAD OR BADGE . (SON) TIME ASIG. (TAS) TIME ARR. (TAR) TIME CLR. (TCL) T 3� /0 / / / / 1 6 1 6 / LNBR ISN �UCICC UCS ®/ / L 1p f l IO / 1/ I /rLtLi� VOC I I L - OFFENSE[:) OR INITIAL COMPLAINTO Dumping/Unfounded VICTIM (IF FIRM, NAME OF FIRM L NAME OF PROP.) City of Plymouth OFFICER ASSIGNED Sigfrinius ASSISTED BY SUPR. APPROVED DETECTIVE ASSIGNED DATE L TIME OCCURRED Ongoing BUSINESS ADDRESS IF VICTIM IS IF D.O.B. OCCUPATION SCHOOL GRADE A PERSON JUVENILE PERSON REPORTING OFFENSE TO POLICE BUSINESS ADDRESS Anonnymous HOME ADDRESS HRD Codes P Phone R - Radio A Alarm 1 In Person V Visual M • Mad T Other BUSINESS PHON HOME PHONE S NAMES BUSINESS PHON HOMEPHONE FINDINGS. DISPOSITION OR LOSS Received a• -memo from Helen-LaFave through -Steve Correll asking me -to check the -area of Holiday Plus and Four Seasons Mall for scattered trash blowing around the area. On -the - -above date and -time . I -did - -check -the •dumpster sites and -outside trash receptacles--of-both- business -locations. All of -these . areas were well maintained as were the -surrounding -grounds. I observed no trash blowing around the area. Complaint is unfounded. Nothing further at this time. SIGFRINIUS:pb cc: Steve Correll CIM SEP 21'90 PERSONS ARRESTED—SUSPECTS—WITNESSES 6 ADDITIONAL DETAILED REPORT ON CONTINUATION SHEET nm `-L !^ In 21 In O MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 18, 1990 TO: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL CAROL KAPPES, 15115 - 40TH AVENUE As we have discussed, I talked on the telephone with Carol Kappes on August 29th or 30th. I had previously sent you a copy of your memorandum with my notes regarding my telephone call. It seems that my response got lost in the shuffle and I did not keep a copy. The following is what I discussed with Carol Kappes: o Yield sign at 40th Avenue and Orchid Lane - I informed her we would install a temporary yield sign at this intersection. The purpose is to remind traffic that the street has been extended and they are now required to yield to traffic coming from the east. Previously this was a dead-end street and there was no traffic. This yield sign was installed approximately two or three days later by the street division. o Signs for Children Playing in the Street - In discussing this with Mrs. Kappes, I indicated there were not signs that we could place stating that there were children playing in the streets. It appears that the problem is on the dead-end street where the children used it for a playground. This street has now been extended and is open to traffic. I suggested she contact her homeowner's association and have them notify the residents that they should remind their children not to play in the street. She stated she would do this. o Mud at 40th Avenue and Orchid Lane - The City's Erosion Control Inspector notified the developer that this intersection required cleaning. It was cleaned approximately two days later. This is one of the areas we are continuing to monitor for siltation in the streets. FGM: do CIM SEP 21 '90 How Reuter, Inc. lost a bundle. with what seemed like'd promising recycling idea: It built a costly plant before figuring out who its customers were going to be. Garbage in., garbage ou By Ruth Simon VERY FEW YEARS someone comes up with a swell new re- cycling idea that's supposed to be a breakthrough in finding new uses for garbage. Environmentalists cheer. Investors applaud. But the reality dashes all the hopes. Couple those unfavorable odds with some poor management deci- sions, and you've got a formula for .disaster. That's pretty much what's happened to Reuter, Inc., a small Min- neapolis, Minn. company that spent two years and $20 million to build a state-of-the-art waste reprocessing plant. It turns garbage into 2 -inch - long pellets of what's known as re- fuse -derived fuel, or RDF. Burning RDF is ,supposed to help solve the nation's energy and garbage problems and cut emissions that pro- duce acid rain. Selling for roughly $25 a ton, RDF is about'30% cheaper than coal. But like many environmental entrepreneurs, Reuter is learning that making new garbage "products" is easier than finding markets for them. Today, in its fourth year of opera- tion, Reuter's plant sells only 30% of its RDF production. The rest—some 140 tons per day—is unsalable. Reuter has piled up $9 million in losses since 1986, and sales are off more than 20% from their peak. Reu- Reuter, Inc.'s Edward and James Reuter Making a garbage `product" is easier than seUing it. 170 = Qj� ter's stock, which once traded for as much as 231/4 per share o -t -c, now Languishes at around 41/4. Management is in a turmoil. This September founder and Chairman Ed- ward Reuter, 68, resigned. His son, James, 43, is still president. One direc- tor, former Control Data executive Edward Strickland, threatened to re- sign this spring, citing nepotism, poor strategy and other management errors in a letter to Reuter. Strickland and other directors will soon start looking for a new chief executive. - When Reuter first got into the gar- bage business, • things didn't look so bleak. A toolmaker by training, Ed Reuter had built a modestly success- ful little company building high-qual- ity spindles that hold computer disks in place. Troubles began when he tried to diversify into something less cyclical than computer parts. Reuter was making molded plastic items when he found what looked like a winner: large, molded plastic garbage containers for municipalities. Reuter's product saved labor costs; us- ing garbage trucks with robotic arms to dump the containers allowed one. worker to do the work of four. But using the containers meant buying new trucks, and only about 150 cities and towns were willing to foot an investment of $200,000 or more. "The fact that it saved money didn't wash," says Kidder, Peabody's Clarence (Otto) McGowan Jr., who's tracked Reuter for ten years. Many municipalities weren't eager to try a new system; ' garbage companies, which had no trouble passing on high labor costs, saw no reason to buy it. "It was the right product at the wrong time," McGowan says. Still convinced there was a future in the waste business, Reuter made re- peated trips abroad in the early.1980s to study the more advanced European recycling technologies. What he saw was tempting. In 1986 Reuter g6t the exclusive U.S. license from Buhler, a Swiss company with more than 100 RDF plants; mostly in Europe. Reuter publicly talked of a company with $500 million in sales—a vision that initially captivated Wall Street and several national business publica- tions, FORBES among them. 'Reuter's stock jumped to a high of 231/4 a share in 1987 from a low of 8% in 1986. But troubles began almost from .the start. Reuter had badly miscalculated the cost and processing capacity of the plant, which simply couldn't handle all the garbage it took in. More equip- ment had to be purchased, ballooning the plant's cost to $20 million from about $8 million. Cim SEP 21 W FORBES, OCTOBER 1, 1990 Moreover, - the plant's economics were a problem. To get local officials' approval, Reuter promised to have the plant up and running in 1986; that year tipping fees were running about $18 a ton in the Minneapolis area. (Garbage processors and landfills charge tipping fees to municipalities and others to take in garbage.) But to break even on its expensive new plant, Reuter needed $75 a ton—a lev- el that wasn't reached until last year. Even with tipping fees now at $95 a ton, Reuter is still losing money. One big reason: It has only three or four customers buying its RDF pellets, in- cluding two paper companies. They account for only about 30%% of the plant's capacity, so Reuter must ei- ther stockpile its pellets or tum around and spend as much as $50 a ton to send them to a landfill. Ironically, the environmental pres- sures that got Reuter into the busi- ness to begin with are making it tough for the company to survive. Wary neighbors have shot down three at- tempts to build a plant that could tum some of the garbage into marketable compost. And the Minnesota Pollu- tion Control Agency insisted that ev- ery potential customer do a test bum before using the RDF pellets. "Compa- nies were threatened with extreme scrutiny," says Jim Reuter, who final- ly convinced the state legislature to exempt from the testing rule compa- nies that burned up to 25% RDF. Though RDF has been used success- fully to generate power for utilities, there are good reasons industrial users aren't jumping to try it. 'Boilers that aren't originally designed for RDF have to be retrofitted or changed," explains James Miller, president of ABB Re- source Recovery Systems, which builds and operates RDF plants. Ass learned this the hard way. It was forced to spend $1 million to repair a boiler in Hartford after RDF corroded its lining. RDF produces less energy than coal does, and some potential customers wonder if it will produce a consistent level of heat. Cleanliness is another issue. "I had problems bringing gar- bage into a food site," says Anthony Heinbaugh, environmental control manager for American Crystal Sugaf, which three years ago rejected the PCA's request that it test -burn RDF. What's to be learned from this fail- ure? Essentially a marketing lesson. The Reuters spent too much time shopping for technology and not enough on market research. "We had enough confidence the market was there from our experience in Europe," says Ed Reuter, who talked mostly to ._l.: c�iQ, Reuter's state-of-the-art waste processing plant Troubles almostfr+om the start. European and not U.S. fuel users. The company hopes to pull itself out of the hole with another new plant: a $48.5 million facility now under construction in Pembroke Pines, Fla. that will make compost instead of RDF pellets. Reuter says it has contracts to assure both a steady supply of garbage and a major custom- er to take the compost it will produce beginning in 1992. Shareholders hope a new chief executive will be able to keep their investments from winding up in the compost heap as well. ■ Was Henry Luce right that successful new magazines arise with every generation? In taking on venerable TV Guide, Mark Ed- miston intends to find out. TV Guide's scrappy rival By Lisa Gaberniek ARK EDMISTON'S OFFICE, a clutter of video display ter- minals and half -unpacked boxes, is a far cry from his posh digs at his previous job as president of News- week magazine. Although he has been in this office for three years, the walls are still bare, and framed posters are piled on the floor. "I haven't had time to decorate," he says, surveying the disarray. Edmiston's dedication to the job shows in other ways. Since buying New York -based TvsM, Inc., which publishes the Cable Guide, the month- ly program digest, the magazine's cir- culation has steadily climbed from 5.5 million to 7.7 million. Advertising revenues, based on Publisher's Infor- mation Bureau statistics, tripled, to $29 million (discounted by 15% for agency fees), between 1986 and 1989. Include subscription fees, and overall revenue will have increased about FORBES, OCTOBER 1, 1990 171 _._... _ . CIM SEP 21'90 ..r -...A, —�-- _mob FACE TO FACE iw,; Leave A Ticking Bomb Phone Menage Ttred of phone tag? Save time by leaving a "ticking bomb" mes- sage Instead of "Please ask Ms. Ashley to return my call;' leave a message tell- ing Ms. Ashley that you'll go ahead with a particular course of action if you don't hear from her by a certain time: "Please tell her that I'll send out the brochures tomorrow unless she wants me to wait." You'll be able to get on with your work without hav- ing to wait for a return call. — The Slurmrn, Vats , . .. . , :: �•r+ •. 12 WAYS TO B TEAM BUILDING R- -40! rfth%'�Aviaki Oct- t�o►X0 be team -pt pa j,;nr�a:flut. g: we pbiyeis hate off•:',pi opk's a�tbe ..outcome of a project.i. 2. Map. ott� a? team mission:' x Prepat+e.at ndine q,what you Watu .tD "pplIA - and at the start 2rf. the meeting; state these by clead Z���L�` -•�IraWW the . x .$ Drawthe , - W3U iplernel ,Fzch player ,.� . ; mus"idd1eisiand wf XX IW — and _e'ver7+0no else — needs to do to �.� reich:ft- & Uee fib =n-1 doses of "we" and ` tn"'Iam buiiding Involves get - "ft the ftft members to fed a sense of ownei 1p in mhat they are doing as- gptntp„ . . 7. Don'tbe a -"fact hog." It's im- portant to shiie information with everyone who. is armed, not just the -key players. 8. Encourage networking. At your first meeting, establish exactly -bow the•.tam will stay in touch and how often- —• whether . _ . Amough tvaeg Ondence, memos, bulletin boards, conference calls or other methods. 9. Encourage play tlmr_.Thesmt- ple. act of sharing food or drink as a "family unit•';; lam' cam. pcsychological bonds. 10. Reinforace ' the team concept. Whtyga.Sm.V has.doae Well, it's impariammpraise the entire ef- fort without singi- out in- clividwnLs. - .,. 11. iise humor. Vbcn vve can laugh together, we feet more bonded as a group 12. Develop an open atmosphesr. Both in meetings and outside of them, try to convey to your staff that all Ideas are important. Create a brainstorming environment where there are no wrong answers. -• ...yr r•, u . n lx - 19 19 91 a,, m. ?7/ed l &our p=e.. Hrlu•r lwnumrt onC Cuusulnug n.: .•a:: 990 The Competitive Advantage. ciM SEP 21'90 Few Customers Really The ABC's Of Dealing Set Out To Make Your With Angry Da Miserable Customers Pr hertawno"problem customers;' A,valf hen dealing with an angry •castomers with problems, W customer, you must learn to says::Schneider, president of J.B: separate the behavior from the, per - Schneider,, and•.•Associates, . Misr son. Usually, the two are not one and neapolk. And,those problems have the same: In most cases, anger is as pnobabW,xesuked from some short-;-- ; temporary as most other emotions. 6ll,avi the part of your company. - - • What you need to do is work on -•Tbcvef %- -,Schneider, -suggests, Changing the behavior of anger. You "Don'Or.lutter- your mind with caanot,do that by being patronizing judgments andilabeis like 'itnpossibW or negativr. Think of anger as a fine. Or : futtiCal: It's not, iiIIpOrtlttt 00If you add tD ic Will burn longer define. i : custottter�'' Tn-' and becorioc moue dangerous. suad,cottcumaaeonciteixsttes,listen Whea,iiealiag with an angry to .the -probiems without txy . tp -, _* customer;• timing and action are of the define•dxm and thei3-take action to . ssence. If your customer feels that findsonsa ::':. -<�• - • • you haveftaken too long, or haven't AIthigh some days it map• -•seem • dbrie enough to assist them, you may orh viae; few customeis really en- *y well -lose ".customer. jog uniting. frontlinas. ❑ = henacustomer Is angry, it is very iportai tiWiswn closely to what is -� -bdng said.= lie orgy ezception to this should be if`the'customer is extreme - Ip abusive. (in that case politely but ' firmly state that you cannot continue the •convers3tl6n •if' that situation persists.) ❑ —Angel A. 1PWdr04;prcfdeM of Te1~r*Wxg 4 U fn fi»odoa. TX ming m 7Heprofmional. Leave A Ticking Bomb Phone Menage Ttred of phone tag? Save time by leaving a "ticking bomb" mes- sage Instead of "Please ask Ms. Ashley to return my call;' leave a message tell- ing Ms. Ashley that you'll go ahead with a particular course of action if you don't hear from her by a certain time: "Please tell her that I'll send out the brochures tomorrow unless she wants me to wait." You'll be able to get on with your work without hav- ing to wait for a return call. — The Slurmrn, Vats , . .. . , :: �•r+ •. 12 WAYS TO B TEAM BUILDING R- -40! rfth%'�Aviaki Oct- t�o►X0 be team -pt pa j,;nr�a:flut. g: we pbiyeis hate off•:',pi opk's a�tbe ..outcome of a project.i. 2. Map. ott� a? team mission:' x Prepat+e.at ndine q,what you Watu .tD "pplIA - and at the start 2rf. the meeting; state these by clead Z���L�` -•�IraWW the . x .$ Drawthe , - W3U iplernel ,Fzch player ,.� . ; mus"idd1eisiand wf XX IW — and _e'ver7+0no else — needs to do to �.� reich:ft- & Uee fib =n-1 doses of "we" and ` tn"'Iam buiiding Involves get - "ft the ftft members to fed a sense of ownei 1p in mhat they are doing as- gptntp„ . . 7. Don'tbe a -"fact hog." It's im- portant to shiie information with everyone who. is armed, not just the -key players. 8. Encourage networking. At your first meeting, establish exactly -bow the•.tam will stay in touch and how often- —• whether . _ . Amough tvaeg Ondence, memos, bulletin boards, conference calls or other methods. 9. Encourage play tlmr_.Thesmt- ple. act of sharing food or drink as a "family unit•';; lam' cam. pcsychological bonds. 10. Reinforace ' the team concept. Whtyga.Sm.V has.doae Well, it's impariammpraise the entire ef- fort without singi- out in- clividwnLs. - .,. 11. iise humor. Vbcn vve can laugh together, we feet more bonded as a group 12. Develop an open atmosphesr. Both in meetings and outside of them, try to convey to your staff that all Ideas are important. Create a brainstorming environment where there are no wrong answers. -• ...yr r•, u . n lx - 19 19 91 a,, m. ?7/ed l &our p=e.. Hrlu•r lwnumrt onC Cuusulnug n.: .•a:: 990 The Competitive Advantage. ciM SEP 21'90 :ise : in e • •hi . ';i; � i ` . mit-,—• - ;-,,3� AYES & NAYS Of Management Nining Management Skills That Can Be Taught. ► Leadership skills. ► Communication skills ► Effective decision-making. Management Skills That Can't Be Taught. ► Mental horsepower: The ability to learn. ► Initiative. ► Likes and dislikes: The essence of job motivation. The biggest cause of job turnover is that people dislike what they are doing —not that they lack the skills for the job. ► Resilience. ► Tolerance of ambiguity: At the mid levels of management, peo- ple can be "experts” at everything they need to know to do the job right. At the senior levels, they injure the company by their efforts to over -control. People either cope with ambiguity —or they don't. ► Personal impact: Self-confid- ence, enthusiasm, a willingness to pitch in — competencies essential for most management jobs —can't be trained. — ri••araneim Rep.trh � 1 [.tile^. trueu Ranr :.t R,gen chtrl •gtr.amnq t.//rcer pet v ..... mr •• Auarc:.nn aurn.ut• nnl i7t•, n;,rr.• Pick Tuesday For ,re ; Training !s i he next time you're truing to a I 1 decide which day to hold a train- s ( ing session, pick Tuesday. Y_ According to a study by Ac- countemps Inc.. 59 percent of person- ig nel directors surveyed indicated that g Tuesday is the day when people are ks most productive and motivated to ;s- learn. d- — flr_abetb lelrrns u ntimg tit Creative Tramtn , Tecbntques as seen tit (.•nmmruncartuns Bnelmo lal ar id is ' :er , mow' -7--_aOb CIM SEP 21 'g0 a NORWEST BANKS ks 11ik September 15, 1990 Rick Busch City of Plymouth Park and Recreation Dear Rick: Non rest Bank. M!,nnesa:a. NA. MetroWest Office 1011 First Stree' South Hopkins, Minnesota 5533 6121932-3000 This is a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Plymouth Lions for allowing us to partake in the Zachary Playfield Mens Softball Tourneys during the past weeks. We had a great time participating and the Lions made some profits toward our charitable -giving program for the coming year. We would be happy to participate again in the future if the situation presents itself. We all felt that it was a very worthwhile project. Flease feel free to contact us if the issue arises. I would like to especially acknowledge the assistance of Bob Pemberton of the City Staff. He was exceptionally patient and helpful in getting the necessary permits, forms, procedures, etc put in order so that everything went smoothly. Bob, like yourself is a real asset to the City of Plymouth. Thanks again Rick and please feel free to call on us again if we can be of service to the City of Plymouth. Sincerely, John P Reed Plymouth Lions .Secretary 1 cc Eric Blank Director of Parks and Recreation ARM r,"t =4 CMGMM - Raa oMM PiAx M Dom+ --- PUBUC SAFELY DIi W OA ----' AOMIN15MTK ASWANT PARK CDMWSSIDN .GTY ATTORNEY WE , �9 CIM SEP 21'90 September 14, 1990 Mrs. Barbara Edwards 3935 Orleans Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Barbara, It is with regret that I accept your resignation from the Park and Recreation advisory commission. You have devoted most of your adult life to PRAC. You have contributed to the vast improvement of the Parks and Recreation facilities in the City of Plymouth. Your devotion to PRAC will be missed and your knowledge of the years of PRAC activities will be lost. All commissioners extend best wishes for your future and again, thanks for all your time and effort, making the City of Plymouth a better place to live. Sincerely, rank H. Freels Chairman PRAC FHF/jj cc: Eric Blank Mayor Kim Bergman C!"'I SEP 21°90 F+ aaa, September 12,1990 Frank Freels Chair, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission City of Plymouth 3400 -Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Mn 55447 Dear Frank; It is with my deepest regrets that I have to send this letter. Because we will be moving out of Plymouth at the end of September, I am giving you notice of my resignation from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. This is done with much sadness. I have been on PRAC for a long time, as you know, 22 years. I have met some wonderful people, PRAC members, staff, park and recreation people, business people, council C members and lots of citizens. I have seen a tremendous growth and development in our parks and recreation system and am proud to have been a part of that. I have some rich memories. Ever since I became a PRAC member I have had a dream for a Plymouth Community Center. For many years Plymouth has needed a central center for so many activities. I thought that dream was to have come true, I hope that some day soon it will. I hope that the people in Plymouth realize that we need facilities which can be used year around and by all ages. The best to you, Frank, as chair and to your future leadership of PRAC, to Pick, Phyllis, Don, Carol and Marlene and to my great friends on staff, the best, Eric, Mary, Rick, Nancy, Mark and all. I will really miss all of you, but keep up the good work and great parks. I will still be working in Plymouth and I'll use the parks and visit. I will always have love and a warm feeling for Plymouth and hope that some day we can return to live here or nearby. Sincerely, CBarbara Edwards cc: Eric Blank am SEP 21 '90 aaa,.W CITY OF September 18, 1990 PLYMOUTH Barbara Edwards 3935 Orleans Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Barbara: I find it difficult to choose the words to adequately express what your 22 - year contribution as a park commissioner has meant to the City of Plymouth. A simple "thank you" doesn't do you justice. You have exemplified all the great characteristics of volunteers. Your attendance at meetings has been exceptional; your preparation for the meetings, such as visiting sites, has been outstanding; your participation and leadership at the meetings, under the most difficult and heated discussions, has been well thought out and articulate. Anyone that has ever listened to you, could only come to the conclusion that Barb Edwards has the best interests of all the citizens of Plymouth in her heart. On behalf of all the park and recreation staff, I want to thank you for all that you have done, and wish you, Jim and the rest of your family the very best in the years that lie ahead. Sincerely, E,-t-t� 6AoeEric Blank Director of Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager PRAC cim SEP 21'90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 COpY ROBERT E. DOWDEN LIMITED 3920 ORLEANS LANE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTAiiol/9sjj441 TELEPHONE 544-3084 Mr. Dan Faulkner - City Engineer City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Faulkner, 16 September 1990 • � sir', SEP I Receipt of your i 1 September 1990 Bulletin r3 reminded me to "NAG" you again about the problem that I covered (in phone conversation - and) in my 23 August 1990 letter (copy enclosed - with it's enclosure) pointing out that Block *7 does not have adequate storm sewer capacity. It appears that the General Contractor is near the point of installing the final layer of bituminous and, as far as I know, nothing has been done to identify and verify the problem, and - to increase the storm sewer capacity. In the last paragraph of my 23 August 1990 letter I point out the "damage libility". It's not that I want "damage liability" --- I DON'T WANT ANY DAMAGE 11 1 DON'T WANT WATER IN MY BASEMENT I Sincerely, NL Robert E. Dowden Vic. J. Thompson - City Attorney j. W41i i� - City Manager Enc', RAEEUN Mr CIM SEP 21'90 ROBERT E. DOWDEN LIMITED 3920 ORLEANS LANE MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA b&*"W44f TELEPHONE 544.3064 • i 1 '1r. Dbri Fbulkner-City Engineer City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Faulkner, 1.. 4'*AQ�D 23 August 1990 This, I bel ieye, is the time to correct whet appears to be a design or engineering mistake by the original developers of Plymouth Piam 2nd Addition. The entire street and culdesac, as well as all or pert of 15 lots (maybe 5.5 acres) in Block 07 (drawing enclosed) surface drain to only two catch basins at 3920 and 3933 Orleans lane. A substantial portion of a heavy rain ends up in the sanitary sewer system and my basement ( via two floor drains) rather than in the storm sewer. I know that a portion of the storm water has sanitary sewer access via a unitary sewer manhole at the location of the two storm sewer catch basins. I have suggested not re- installing that manhole as part of the current road work. Your Consulting Engineer, Mr. Todd Blank, suggests a water tight cover on the manhole. Mr. Greg Cook, of your department ( I believe) insists that there is no way that enough water can enter a standard manhole cover to back up Into my basement, and If I have had two to four Inches of water in my bwement it is the result of 805E (your study) of the homes in Plymouth Illegally running their sump pumps into the sanitary system. I have drain We and a sump pump that empties on to my lawn. Twice, in the past number years, I have reported this problem to the City. About three years ago I had e 3 7,000.00 - $10,000.00 worth of water damage not covered by homeowners insurwu. If this problem is not corrected, I feel that the City is liable for any future damages. 48 , ozbwt E. Dowden cc: Mr. Todd Blank Mr. Greg Cook Encl. RED:mr cao SEP 21'90 filc�lrk I_�t Ito 5 inclusive, block •3; Lots I Lu I, Inclusive Block 4, EXCEPT that part of Lots II, 12 and 13 embraced within the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Township II$ North, Range 22 West of the 5th Principal Meridian; Lots I to 20 inclusive, Block 5, Lots I to 10 inclusive and Lots 14 and 15, Block CEPI that part of Lots 5, 60 104 14 and 15 embraced within the .4orthwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Township II$, Range 22 in Plymouth Plaza 2nd Addition. PLYMOUTH PLAZA 2ND ADDITION _ COI,INTY ROAQ,r., .,NO. 9 (ROCK/ORD ROAD) QUAKER LANE i=a L�9=-.-. 1 6 ,, •":',�-il•• -fir- �. .�`I =an raran wr = MIIIIr ...•1. � r w.l. �r NI.1 W .►+ I v O/S� L• X � {/i � TC t1 i /!/ c COMPILED BY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA cim SEP 21 '90 I ! 14 L 15 - Aj _ ! W '•_ li dcY 18 A a 19 r I r Z0�•� L.... �_ r 6 4 3 ' =an raran wr = MIIIIr ...•1. � r w.l. �r NI.1 W .►+ I v O/S� L• X � {/i � TC t1 i /!/ c COMPILED BY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA cim SEP 21 '90 S September 19, 1990 Robert E. Dowden 3920 Orleans Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Dowden: CIN OF PLYMOUTR dab I have received your September 16, 1990 letter and would like to add to my response that I sent to you in a letter dated September 6, 1990. In that letter I indicated that our contractor on the 1990 Reconstruction Project would replace the sanitary sewer manhole lid in the street in front of your property. The sanitary sewer manhole is located between the storm drainage catch basins on either side of the street. The City's standard watertight lid should address your concern of ponded storm water leaking through the manhole lid into the sanitary sewer. In your September 16, 1990 letter you continue to express concern about the storm sewer capacity in Block 7 of the Plymouth Plaza 2nd Addition Subdivision. Of particular concern to you is the fact that there are only two catch basins for Block 7, and they are in front of your property. In response to your concerns, I will request the City's consulting engineer, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc., to review the existing storm sewer system in your area and report on the capacity of the system. For your information, the City requires a system designed to handle a five year storm event. Storm events that produce rainfall in quantities greater than the five year event would not be handled in the enclosed system and ponding is expected to occur. When our engineer has completed his study, I will report the findings to you. In addition, in your August 23, 1990 letter you paraphrased a comment you heard from Greg Cook of the City's Public Works Water Division. Greg indicated that your previous two problems with water in your basement were likely the result of sump pumps illegally connected to the public sanitary sewer system. Consequently, during periods of very heavy rain, sump pumps would be discharging clear water into the sanitary sewer system and possibly overloading the system causing backups, such as the two that caused damage to your basement. While a specific schedule has not yet been set, the City intends to conduct sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration studies in the Four Seasons area. As part of this study, illegally connected sump pumps will also be detected. You will be notified when this study is planned to commence. CIM SEP 21 In aw 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Robert E. Dowden September 19, 1990 Page Zhao U If you have any further questions, please contact me. Sincerely,CaAA,� p c'Z . Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer DLF:kh cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works James G. Willis, City Manager Cifil SEP 21 'go T \^/ I" \/\/ E S T CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mayor Kim Bergman City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth MN 55441 Dear Kim, September 14, 1990, - It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter to let you know that TwinWest President David Olson has resigned as of October 12 to accept a position as vice president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. David has been our president for five years. Under his leadership, the membership has doubled in size and member participation has greatly increased with TwinWest currently having more than 400 active volunteers. In addition, David has led the charge on the "Local Focus, Regional Impact" theme which has given us services appealing to members in each city as well as maximizing the strength of being a multi -city chamber through regional programs. This new position with the Minnesota Chamber appears to be a perfect match for David and a good career move. He will be vice president of operations and administration responsible for staff and programming in the areas of administration, membership, communications and state-wide local chamber relations. We are beginning the search process for a new president immediately and hope to announce David's successor at our Annual Meeting in December. In the meantime, we will be ably served by Karen Atkinson as interim president. David will be greatly missed, but I'm sure you join me in wishing David the best in his new position. To this end, please mark October 11th tentatively on your calendar for a late afternoon celebration to thank and congratulate David. You will receive a special invitation in the mail. Sincerely, William P. Dressen Chairman of the Board Vice President Property Management MEPC American Properties, Inc. 10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343 ♦ (612)540-0234 Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park Cly' SEP 2 !9� September 19, 1990 David Olson President TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10550 Wayzata Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55343 Dear David: CIN OF PLYMOUTR I just learned of your resignation as President of TwinWest effective October 12. You will be missed! You have done great things with and for TwinWest and the organization is grateful for your many contributions. Your commitment to the growth of the organization and its need to develop ties with local government was particularly appreciated by myself, as well as other City Managers. We have so much is common in trying to. be of service to the people and businesses who live and invest in our communities. Through cooperative relationships, we have been able to accomplish a great deal more than we could have ever accomplished separately. I know you Commerce as undertaking. Yours truly, will -do great things with the Minnesota Chamber of its new Vice President. Best recrards in that new G. Willis City anager . ec cc: Mayor and City Council ZLC..P CIM SEP 21 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 JAMES J. THOMSON Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 3379209 September 19, 1990 Mr. S. Todd Rapp Bernick and Lifson Parkdale I, Suite 200 5401 Gamble Drive Minneapolis, MN 55416 Re: City Project No. 948/Robert McGraw Dear Mr. Rapp: M Qac L�-, Mums & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 337-9300 uL. I have received your September 10 letter concerning the above matter, and I have forwarded it to the City Manager and City Council. I do not agree with your conclusion that the City's plans for the improvement of Medicine Lake Drive in front of your client's property amounts to an inverse condemnation. The essential basis for your claim is that because the City has acquired 100 feet of right-of-way in other situations in order to build some minor arterial streets, the City needs to do so in this case. I disagree with that conclusion. There are numerous instances in the City where minor arterials have been constructed within rights-of-way less than 100 feet. (Highway 101 between County Road 6 and Highway 12 is one example.) The present construction plans for the project indicate that no additional right-of-way is needed for the roadway in front of your client's property. The City does intend to acquire a slope easement over a portion of your client's property. In reviewing your letter? I detected a concern that either myself or the City staff, or perhaps both, are not objectively evaluating the situation, and that the City is doing something different than other municipalities. Consequently, I. discussed this issue with several knowledgeable land use lawyers, some of whom represent municipalities, and others who represent developers and landowners on a regular basis. I explained this situation to them and inquired as to whether any of them thought CIM SEP 21 '90 Mr. S. Todd Rapp September 19, 1990 Page 2 t, that the City would be required to acquire the additional land for the right-of-way. None of the attorneys felt that the City was required to acquire such land. I feel that the advice that I will be giving to the City in this situation is both objective and correct. I would urge you to reevaluate your position to ensure that you are doing likewise. In that regard I note that you have placed a lot of emphasis on the one case (Middlemist) in which you and I were involved and in which you were successful in pursuing your inverse condemnation claim. However, you have not mentioned at all the other decision in which you and I were involved (Mendota, Inc.) where the court upheld the City's decision to require dedication of land for right-of-way. Replying to the five points made on the first page of your letter, I have the following comments: 1. The proposed development on the former Jerome Begin property has stimulated the need for the project, but is not the sole basis for the project. 2. The traffic studies undertaken by the City have shown the need for the improvement and upgrading of the road. 3. The construction contract for the portion of the project in front of your client's property has not been awarded. 4. As stated above, the City does intend to acquire a slope easement on your client's property._ The City Council is scheduled to consider the authorization of such acquisition at its October 1, 1990 meeting. You are welcome to attend that meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m. 5. Point No. 5 of your letter was incomplete, apparently because of a word processing error, and I therefore cannot respond to it. I will not respond to the other points in your letter in which you are addressing your personal feelings about the City. You are certainly entitled to your own opinions. I believe, however, that your feelings are not shared by either the residents of the community or professional people knowledgeable in the administration of city government in the metropolitan area. clan SEP 21'90 Mr. S. Todd Rapp September 19, 1990 Page 3 In summary, the present intention of the City staff is to recommend to the City Council to acquire a permanent slope easement over your client's property. The staff does not intend to recommend acquisition of any additional land for right-of-way purposes. You and your client are welcome to attend the Council meeting and address your concerns to the City Council. Sincerely, ames J. Thomson JJT/amm PL100-32PW cc: Mayor and City Council James Willis Fred Moore cim SEP 21'90 :I--- 'raj.. BERNICK AND LIFSON A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION James J. Thomson, Jr., Esq. Holmes & Graven, Chartered 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 RE: City of Plymouth Project No. 948/Robert McGraw Our File No. 51579-01 Dear Mr. Thomson: This correspondence is forwarded to you in follow up to our meeting with Messrs. Moore and Pouliot on August 28, 1990. For the record, we generally discussed on that date Plymouth's construction plans with respect to Northwest Boulevard insofar as they impact Robert McGraw's property. My notes of that meeting confirm my recollection and Mr. Moore confirmed at least the following: 1. The shopping center, being constructed on the former Jerome Begin property, stimulated the road improvement project (presumably, this means the shopping center developer is also paying for it). 2. Traffic studies undertaken by Plymouth showed the need for improvement and upgrading of Medicine Lake Drive, which is now officially Northwest Boulevard. 3. The construction contract has already been awarded. 4. Plymouth's plans call for construction activity on the McGraw property and a slope easement, at a minimum. 5. No right-of-way acquisition is planned, although across the road the City acquired an additional 17' right-of-way, making the am SEP 21 '90 ATTORNEYS AT LAW PARKDALE 1, SUITE 200 5401 GAMBLE DRIVE NEAL J. SHAPIRO MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416 *ALSO ADMITTED IN WISCONSIN SAUL A. BERNICK • ALSO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT THOMAS O. CREIGHTON (612) 546-1200 •REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST JERRY STRAUSS• CERTIFIED BY SCOTT A. LIFSON FACSIMILE (612) 546-1003 MINNESOTA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PAUL J. OUAST' S.TODD RAPP-- OF COUNSEL SUSAN DICKEL MINSBERG September 10, 1989 ARTHUR J•GLASSMAN• ROBERT C. SIPKINS PARALEGAL EVA Z. CHAPMAN James J. Thomson, Jr., Esq. Holmes & Graven, Chartered 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 RE: City of Plymouth Project No. 948/Robert McGraw Our File No. 51579-01 Dear Mr. Thomson: This correspondence is forwarded to you in follow up to our meeting with Messrs. Moore and Pouliot on August 28, 1990. For the record, we generally discussed on that date Plymouth's construction plans with respect to Northwest Boulevard insofar as they impact Robert McGraw's property. My notes of that meeting confirm my recollection and Mr. Moore confirmed at least the following: 1. The shopping center, being constructed on the former Jerome Begin property, stimulated the road improvement project (presumably, this means the shopping center developer is also paying for it). 2. Traffic studies undertaken by Plymouth showed the need for improvement and upgrading of Medicine Lake Drive, which is now officially Northwest Boulevard. 3. The construction contract has already been awarded. 4. Plymouth's plans call for construction activity on the McGraw property and a slope easement, at a minimum. 5. No right-of-way acquisition is planned, although across the road the City acquired an additional 17' right-of-way, making the am SEP 21 '90 M- .0aZZ-1�L BERNICK AND LIFSON James J. Thomson, Esq -PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION September 10, 1990 Page 2 Our discussion also included my explanation of those aspects of the City's plans which, in my view, would constitute an actionable inverse condemnation. You, I, Mr. Moore and other Plymouth officials have been involved in enough litigation regarding "inverse condemnation" to know both practically and technically the subject matter. We have not previously had occasion to litigate a case similar on its facts to the issue posed by the Medicine Lake Road improvement project. In addition to soliciting from Mr. McGraw a settlement proposal, you challenged me to find a case similar on its facts which gave rise to a right of recovery on behalf of the property owner. In response to your challenge, I enclose for your review a copy of the Minnesota Supreme Court's 1969 opinion in Thomsen v. State, 170 N.W.2d 575. Conceding that the Thomsen v. State case does not contain a holding which ineluctably predicts success should Mr. McGraw commence an inverse condemnation action, I feel confident that appellate authority in Minnesota on the subject matter has advanced sufficiently over the past 20 years, and my familiarity with the City rules, policies, procedures and practices has increased sufficiently over the past half dozen years, that my encouraging Mr. McGraw to initiate an action if his case cannot be amiably settled will likely not lead to any professional discipline. The City's own assessor estimates the value of Mr. McGraw's property improvements at $65,900. Mr. McGraw believes that the actual value of the improvements exceed that amount by several thousand dollars. Nevertheless, he has advised me of his willingness to accept the sum of $65; 000 in return for a grant to the City of Plymouth of an additional 17' to the extent right-of-way and permission to enter upon his.property for purposes of slope construction. Should the planned slope for the new roadway extend beyond the 17' we propose to convey, we will have to talk at some length about possible complications which arise as a consequence, but I think such complications would be thoroughly manageable and resolvable through the negotiations of reasonable people. We are not encouraged to reduce our demand much below our view of the improvements' value for the simple reason that the City stands to lose far more from an unsuccessful defense of an inverse condemnation action than we do from an unsuccessful prosecution. The last time the City of Plymouth faced such an issue in a matter involving one of my clients, CIM SEP 2 1 '90 BERNICK AND LIFSON James J. Thomson, EEs% PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION September 10, 1990 Page 3 unsuccessful prosecution. The last time the City of Plymouth faced such an issue in a matter involving one of my clients, it paying well over $180,000 for a 1.8 acre tract of land, interest, and Section 117.045 attorney fees, in addition to its own attorney fees, expert witness costs and administrative expenses when approximately $20,000 offered in 1984 would have been accepted. I urge you to consider the enclosed case, consider carefully the impacts of Section 117.045. Recently, I appeared at a hearing before a Hennepin County District Court judge on a matter relating to a contract for deed cancellation. One client was cancelling the contract for deed running in favor of a family member, and the issue was the vendee's failure to pay a municipal special assessment. In the course of explaining the facts giving rise to the dispute, counsel was interrupted by the judge who asked in reference to the manner in which the assessment was imposed, "How could the City have done this?" Informed that the involved municipality was the City of Plymouth, the court indicated no further explanation was necessary. This incident is only one of dozens I have witnessed or been made privy to over the past years in which, for lack of a better term, the municipal "conscience" of Plymouth may reasonably be called into question. While the City of Plymouth undoubtedly employs numbers of people who have a true commitment to public service --and I am personally acquainted with several of them --the municipality as a whole seems to have lost its commitment to public service when it interfaces with the public. Perhaps the City Administration relishes its reputation in courthouses, law firms, offices and homes in this area. It should, rather, be embarrassed. I invite you to contact me with respect to any aspects of this correspondence which you feel require any further clarification. I would appreciate your advising me either by telephone or in writing regarding the length of time you feel will be necessary for your client to formulate a definitive response which I trust will involve a substantial cash offer for the property Plymouth proposes to use in connection with these planned roadway improvements. Cert SEP 2 1 '90 BERNICK AND LIFSON James J. Thomson, Esq PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION September 10, 1990 Page 4 I enclose seven copies of this correspondence for your ease in making them available for review by Messrs. Moore and Willis and all members of the Plymouth City Council. STR: j sb Enclosures str-1868 cc: Robert McGraw SEP 21'90 JAMES, d. THOMSON Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9209 August 22, 1990 Mr. S. Todd R p Bernick an ifson Parkdal , Suite 200 5401 amble Drive M eapolis, MN 55416 Re: City Project No. 948/Robert McGraw Dear Mr. Rapp: HOLMEs & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Canter. Minneapolis. Minnesota 55402 (612)337-9300 Your August 13, 1990 letter to Mr. Willis and Mr. Pouliot has been referred to me for response. I have discussed the matter with Fred Moore and we believe that you are not aware of all of the facts. Fred and I are available to meet with you and your client next week to discuss the matter. I suggest that the meeting be at the Plymouth City Center. Fred and I are available either at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, or 4:00 p.m. any day except Friday, August 31. Please contact me and let me know when you would like to meet. Sincerely, ames J. Thomson JJT/amm PL100-32PW cc: Ja es Willis red Moore am SEP 21'90 NEAL J. SHAPIRO SAUL A. BERNICK THOMAS D. CREIGHTON JERRY STRAUSS- SCOTT A. LIFSON PAUL J. OUAST S.TODO RAPP•. SUSAN DICKEL MINSBERG BERNICK AND LIFSON A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW PARKDALE I, SUITE 200 5401 GAMBLE DRIVE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416 (612) 546-1200 FACSIMILE (612) S46-1003 August 13, 1990 Mr. James Willis Mr. Richard Pouliot City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 RE: City Project No. 948 My Client: Robert McGraw My File No.: 51579-01 Gentlemen: T_ aaA .ALSO ADMITTED IN WISCONSIN .ALSO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT *REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST CERTIFIED ST MINNESOTA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL -A41HUR J. GLASSMAN• _ROSERZ C•SIPKINS EVA Z:iCNAMAN {{ Please be advised that I represent Robert McGraw, who is the owner of property located adjacent to County Road 61 north of County Road 9. Through my discussions with Mr. McGraw and Mr. Pouliot, it is my understanding that the City of Plymouth ("City") intends an improvement project involving a segment of County Road 61 north of County 9, and, further, intends to commence this project in the very near future. It appears that initially the City intended to initiate condemnation proceedings, and had gone so far as to have the new 100' right-of-way (compared with an existing 66' right- of-way) staked. Since that time, the City apparently has elected not to extend its right-of-way, but construct the expanded roadway improvements within the existing right-of- way. Incidentally, I have the understanding that even under the current plans, certain improvements will extend beyond the existing right-of-way. In this regard, I have the understanding that the City proposes to do construction work outside the existing right-of-way and permanently change the slope of a portion of Mr. McGraw's property. At the present time, no condemnation proceeding has been commenced and no compensation has been offered to Mr. McGraw. Our view is that by failing to commence and complete a condemnation, the City is violating Mr. McGraw's rights. The net impact of the improvement project contemplated by the City will be -to put the edge of its roadway within a few feet from the residential improvement on the McGraw property. This would be in violation of existing setback requirements, GIM SEP 21 '90 BERNICK AND LIFSON A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Mr. James Willis Mr. Richard Pouliot Page 2 August 13, 1990 and, if undertaken by any entity other than the City itself, would be objected to as violating existing municipal codes and ordinances. There will be a direct and substantial impact upon the residential improvements located on the McGraw site for which compensation is mandated by the Federal and State Constitutions and by applicable Minnesota Statutes. As a consequence, this correspondence.provides you with notice of Mr. McGraw's intention to initiate the appropriate action seeking a writ of mandamus forcing the City to commence and complete condemnation proceedings if the City does not do so voluntarily. As the City knows from past experience, if Mr. McGraw is successful --and I suggest to you he will be --in forcing the City to commence condemnation, the City will be liable under Minn. Stat. § 117.045 for payment of his reasonable litigation costs, including attorney and expert fees, in compelling this result. Please also be advised that Mr. McGraw does not and will not permit any entry upon his property by the City to facilitate any present construction plans. If there is any entry upon his property by municipal employees, or municipal contractors, we will not hesitate to immediately petition the Hennepin County District Court for a restraining order and injunction preventing any further violation of his possessory rights. Notwithstanding that above, Mr. McGraw would like to avoid protracted litigation with the City over issues which should be amiably resolvable. As a. consequence, we invite the City of Plymouth and its legal representatives to a meeting in my 'office at the City's earliest convenience. I enclose a copy of this correspondence in the original which is being forwarded to Mr. Willis for his ease in communicating the content of this letter to the City Attorney. I look forward to a contact from the City Attorney scheduling such a meeting. Very jruly yours, r Todd Rapp Enclosure str-1743 cc: Robert McGraw cam CIM SEP 21 '90 September 19, 1990 Mr. Peter Tysdal 3015 East Medicine Lake Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Tysdal: CIN OF PLYMOUTF+ Thank you for your recent letter regarding your concern with respect to sewer and water bills charged to you at a property that you rent to others. I understand that this matter has been resolved satisfactorily following discussions you have had with Mr. Dale Hahn, City Finance Director. I am pleased that we were able to resolve this matter to your satisfaction. Property owners are, in fact, responsible for Plymouth sewer and water utility charges for service to their properties. The difficulty with respect to your property, could be resolved in the future by having the bills mailed to you for payment. This would enable you to ensure that appropriate payment was made to the City and that the bills did not go unpaid or become delinquent. You, in turn, could make your own arrangements with your tenant for the payment of the bills. If this approach were taken, I believe that the problems you encountered in this instance would be eliminated. Yours truly, d Cits G. Willis Manager JW:kec cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director CIM SEP 21 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Peter Tysdal 3015 East Medicine Lake Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55441 September 12, 1990 City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Sir: I write about a problem with your billing system regarding water and sewer bills. I just received a $93.81 water bill dated 0/28, for account #0048011501-10, which I was unaware of because I had made it the responsibility of my tenants. My tenants failed to pay the bill since 3/23 and then moved out in the middle of the night with no forwarding address. I believe the city has a responsibility to notify the landlord as the party ultimately responsible for the payment of such bills. I believe this is particularly so when considering first the fact that many landlords are unaware of their ultimate responsibility in this type of situation. Second, you are charging an exhorbitant late charge of 10% which works out to 120% per annum. Third, such a situation could theoretically continue for perhaps one year without a landlord realizing he had accrued such a liability. Minnegasco's policy is to notify a landlord of nonpayment by tenants within 60-90 days, even though the landlord is not responsible for such bill. Because the city has the right to attach nonpaid bills to the property owner's real estate taxes, I believe the city has the obligation to at least match Minnegasco's policy as above stated. I have talked to Dan Haun about this matter and although he was sympathetic to my concerns, apparently he is powerless to change the policy. I would like the city to deduct all but the first 3 months of the above $93.81 bill or $31.10, and put into effect a badly needed notification program to guard landlords against such abuse by their tenants. Yours truly, CIM SEP 2 1 '00 S aa -p Dear Chief of Police, As a new resident of Plymouth, the parking ticket Badge 32 gave to me, for parking overnite in front of my own house, was as close to a visit from the welcome wagon as I would expect from this community. Job well done! Sincerely, 4 ( T. Bradley Hays \ ` 16005 25th Ave. North Plymouth, MN. 55447-2377 L PS. Don't bother sending a copy of the parking code, I've already looked at it. However, take a look at your community relations program it needs review! circ SEP 21'90 i� ciTY OF August 27, 1990 PLYMOUTH-. T. Bradley Hays 16005 25th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447-2377 SUBJECT: OVERNIGHT PARKING TICKET Dear Mr. Hays: I regret that you found out about our overnight parking ordinance by way of a ticket. We have had the prohibition against parking 2 a.m. - 5 a.m. on City streets for a number of years. It is impossible for us to know if new residents are being tagged. When that is the case (and I have been notified by the resident) I have written letters to the District Court requesting the ticket be dismissed. If you have not already paid the fine, I would ask that you send your copy of the ticket to me personally and I will see that the ticket is voided. If you have already paid the fine, I would encourage you to send me another letter requesting reimbursement. If you do that, I will ask for approval from our Finance Department to send you a check. Thank you for taking the time to write - otherwise I would not have known about the negative contact. I sincerely hope that any future contact that you may have with a Plymouth police officer will be in a much better vein. Sincerely, t � Richard J. C lquis Public Safety Direc or Plymouth Police Department RJC/sb cc: James G. Willis - City Manager CIM SEP 21 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 n 16005 25th Avenue North Plymouth, MN. 55447-2377 Dear Mr. Carlquist, Thank you for your well written letter of August 27th. You were responding to my letter and parking ticket. I have paid the fine, but instead of a refund please donate the ten dollars to a child abuse fund or what ever you have at the city. I worked with Chief Kilbo of the Orono Police in setting up a neighborhood watch program. If you need any such citzen particpation, I would be happy to help. Thank you again for your kind response. Sincerely, Brad Hays CIM SEP 21 '90 President Donald J. Paumen Maple Lake, Mn. Vice President Alvin E. Heinz Rogers, Mn. Secretary -Treasurer E.S. Knickerbocker Annandale, Mn. Directors Byron C. Gustafson Buffalo, Mn. Milton C. Hickman Buffalo, Mn. Chris A. Lantto Annandale, Mn. Sandra Hunz Maple Plain, Mn. Arthur E. Watkins Hamel, Mn. General Manager David P. Larson Buffalo, Mn. W Coy P.O. right -Hennepin operative Electric Association Box 330 a Maple Lake* MN 55358-0330 September 17, 1990 Mr. James Willis City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Mr. Blair Tremere Community Development Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Jim and Blair, Because competitive electric rates are an important factor in attracting new business and industry to Plymouth, United Power Association's (UPA) Board of Directors have approved a concept called Growth Zone Pricing. GZP as we refer to it, will eliminate rate disparities between adjacent utilities. Wright -Hennepin has recently applied to UPA and received approval for its first two Growth Zones in Plymouth. Specifically, the Bass Creek Business Park and Rockford Road Plaza are the areas approved at this time. - Wright -Hennepin may now offer to any new and existing industries in the designated GZP area, a per kilowatt-hour credit for all energy. This credit guarantees the prospective or existing Wright -Hennepin customers, the same retail price per kilowatt-hour as NSP, (the nearest investor owned utility) would offer. This allows potential businesses to analyze the site exclusively by its location merits. This should, hopefully, make your job a lot easier! e Hennepin County Toll Free 441-5280 a Wright County Toll Free 1-800-762-1206 *Maple Lake & Locale 963-3131 e 24 -Hour Fax 963-3915 CIM SEP 21 '90 Mr. James Willis and Mr. Blair Tremere Sept. 17, 1990 Page 2 Schneider -USA in the Bass Creek Business Park is already enjoying GZP rates. You may want to advise any prospective businesses seeking sites in the Wright -Hennepin service territory of this new, lower electrical rate initiative for these specially designated areas. By using Growth Zone Pricing, Wright -Hennepin hopes to create new jobs, improve property sales and benefit existing cooperative members by spreading the cost of service out over more kilowatt-hour sales. We're excited about the new growth zone potential this will provide in our service territory and hope that the City of Plymouth views this as Wright-Hennepin's positive commitments to Economic Development efforts. Sincerely, Neil D. McMillin Economic Development Manager NDM/jmo CIM SEP 21 '90 September 17, 1990 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Donna Gustafson 5729 Juneau Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Donna: I wanted to extend my personal thanks for your willingness to pitch in and assist with voting at Precinct 1 on Primary Election day. When we had an election judge called away for a family emergency involving a boating accident, it must have been fate that you (a past election Chairperson) came through to vote! It was remarkable that you sat right down and helped with the voting process. It takes a special person to volunteer their time at a moment's notice. Your willingness to share your time and experience for the benefit of the voters and the City was appreciated. Sincerely, Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk CIM SEP 21'90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (6112) 550-5000 STEPHEN A. PALMER ATTORNEY AT LAW OAKWOOD PROFESSIONAL BLDG 10750 COUNTY ROAD 15 PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55441 TELEPHONE (612) 545-3792 September 14, 1990 Jay Naftzger 3335 Niagara Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 RE: Begin Variance Reguest Dear Mr. Naftzger: SEP 19 1990 CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Please be advised that I represent the residents of and around Pomerleau Lake concerning the above. Please be on notice that the residents are in total and united opposition to the granting of any variance of setbacks concerning the Begin property. Variance requests should not be granted for the convenience of the landowner nor after the fact. Requests should be made prior to any construction taking place, not as an attempt to justify a violation of State and City requirements. I have enclosed a copy of the State of Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources response concerning Mr. Begin's previous variance request. I and the residents of Pommerleau Lake urge the Board to deny the variance request. Sincerely, a Stephen A.'Palmer SP/tp Enclosure cc: Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals Plymouth City Council CSM SEP 21 '90 �f �n^SnTATE OF .� U V DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1200 WARNER RD., ST. PAUL, MN. 55106 PHONE NO.'612/296-7523 FILE NO. 0 •1 l.J 1 Fs January 11, 1988 4 .. JAN 12 1988 CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEP?. Mr. Al Cottingham, Associate Planner City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear .M#'.O Lttingham: RE: VARIANCE APPLICATION, JEROME BEGIN (01-1-88), POMERLEAU LAKE (27-100) The Department of Natural Resources has reviewed Mr. Begin's request and we are opposed to any house construction on this lot. 1 • Historically, only a small portion of this lot was above the .937 contour (identified by the City as the 100 -year flood elevation and more recently identified by the DNR as the ordinary high water level - OHW). In July 1983, Jerome Begin applied to the City for a fill permit with the intention of keeping the f ill above the 937 contour and with no intention of placing a structure (per Fred Moore, - City Engineer, in 1983). Map #1 (enclosed), was part of the 1983 application. I visited the site with Mr. Moore in 1983 only to find the silt fenced moved below the 937 contour (as surveyed by DeMars-Gabriel). Mr. Begin promised to move it back after some brush was removed. In February 1986 Brian Begin applied to the City to haul in fill for a privacy berm plus, washed sand for a beach. The*DNR required a permit but, upon inspection, noted the site already encroached below the ordinary high water level. The survey submitted by Begin (again done by DeMars-Gabriel) turned out to be 2 feet incorrect, that is it showed the 937 contour at the actual 935 elevation. (See Map #2 to see the excess fill.) The fill damage having been done, DNR issued a "restoration permit" i.e. if Mr. Begin removed a portion of the fill, and restored the aquatic vegetation which he removed illegally, we would allow a small (50x50) beach adjacent his existing.dock (as shown on Map #3). AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 14 c« SEP 21'9Q I Al Cottingham City of Plymouth Page.Two Upon receipt of your recent request for comments, I recently visited Mr. Begin's site again — only to find an unauthorized retaining wall. You can see from Mr. Begin's sketch accompanying his application that he has not conformed to DNR's requirements. The OHW (937) is not accurately depicted on his plan, .nor -is the setback measured from the inaccurately depicted OHW! It is our opinion that an accurate survey should be submitted. The City would see then that this site is not buildable because of size and setback requirements. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please call me should you have further questions. Sincerely, ud Boudreau Area Hydrologist METRO REGION DIVISION OF WATERS J91:lkr c'm SEP 21'9Q i \ e 7'.) lkl. . ........ S 8 '4 3- 58- E 106t I / � TD '$S 3, 1 6LOPE CIM SEP 21'9Q . I.f TD '$S 3, 1 6LOPE CIM SEP 21'9Q j 612/296-723 March 10. 1987- 1200 Warner Rd., St. Paul. MN. 55106 A::,' Mr. Jerome P. Begin 13600 Rockford Road Plymouth. MN. 55441 Dear kei Begin:' RE: PEFM T 86-6204• SAND BLANKET, POMERLEAU LAKE (27-100) Your. permit for the above -referenced permit is enclosed. Please note'that the fill removal and sand blanket location were agreed upon in the field with Brian Begin in March- of 1986. The fill rcmoval �e being' required for the following reason: - -As' you are probably aware that the original survey work done by Damara -Gabriel was based on an incorrect benchmark elevation, therefore the contours were two (2) feet off. The. revised survey dated March 13.• 1986 indicates the correct contours. and shows that the fill placed in 1983 did encroach below the 937 contour. The amount to be removed only approximates the previous natural contours. In•addition. please be aware that the amount of vegetation removal authorized under fisheries' permit 86F-6278 was only 25 feet along the shoreline. • Field inspections show a removal of approximately 50 feet along the shoreline. In order to be in compliance with the permit conditions you are required to allow the area in excess of that allowed to revegetate.- A future inspection will be made to verify permit compliance. Please remember to arrange a field inspection with Area Hydrologist Judy Boudreau (296.-7523) prior to placement of the sandblanket. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, ;•';� Rent Lokkeemoe, Regional Hydrologist METRO REGION DIVISION OF WATERS. ' Enclosure cc: USCOE Hennepin County SWCD Shingle Creek WHO City of Plymouth, Joe Ryan Steve Oie, AF St. Paul Waters Lake file K12/lkr SE(12 7 's0 ry goo too NORTHWEST HENNEPIN -September 17, 1990 Dear Mayor, HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL The Northwest Senior Leadership Committee -(SLC) is composed of representatives from each of the communities in the northwest -- Hennepin County area. The primary goal of the* Committee is to explore needs and issues affecting older residents of the .area and to become involved in the decision making process. Over the past -year;- the SLC has become involved in the issues of transportation and utilities and the environment. Within its first year of operation, the SLC received a certificate of commendation from the Minnesota Board on Aging and Governor Rudy Perpich for its commitment to serve the needs of older Minnesotans in a comprehensive and meaningful way. .As part of that goal, the.SLC is"sponsoring a forum on October 8, 1990, open to older adu1is throughout the community, senior service providers, decision makers and others interested in learning more about older adults as resources. The Senior Leadership Forum, "Resources of the '90s: Doing More with Less?", will focus on the various levels .of funding and decision making with an emphasis on how older adults can become involved in the decision making and priority setting process. Representatives from the federal process, state legislature, Hennepin County, United Way- of . Minneapolis,__ northwest municipalities and the Metropolitan Senior Federation will present information in a panel discussion followed by a question/answer period. On behalf of the Senior Leadership Committee, I would like to invite you to join us for this educational opportunity as an honored guest. I have enclosed a flyer highlighting the event. - If you are unable to attend, please send a representative. You may contact me at'.493-2802 to confirm your attendance and if you have any questions concerning the Northwest Senior Leadership Committee or the forum. Sincerely, C, e - Susan L. Rest Planner, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO 7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (612) 493-2802 PLYMOUTH ROBBINSDALE ROGERS CICO SEP 21 '90 The Plymouth Civic heague 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 September 14, 1990 Mayor Kim M. Bergman 13930 - 60th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mayor Bergman: We wish to acknowledge your letter of July 2 regarding the City Council's desire for a higher City profile in the Music in Plymouth event. The Plymouth Civic League, as you may know, was organized to promote Plymouth and to provide its citizens with a sense of community identity. It has always been our intent to promote Plymouth and we are consistently looking for new ways to do so more effectively. We appreciate your challenging us to do better. One of the primary means of highlighting the City's role has been to have the Mayor greet the thousands of Plymouth residents enjoying Music in Plymouth. The Mayor has also been invited to introduce the City Councilmembers who may be present. The location of Music in Plymouth, in the Plymouth City Center amphitheater, has also been a source of pride in that it brings people into the center part of the City, downtown Plymouth, and strives to establish a point of focus for community identity. The City generously supports the Plymouth Civic League through its annual contribution. This contribution is recognized in the program of the event, along with the gifts of other businesses and individuals. If the City Council desires to have its financial contribution publicized in a different fashion, or in a different format than that which we have traditionally used, we would appreciate hearing from you with respect to that issue. CIM SEP 21 '90 aa�c� Mayor Kim M. Bergman September 14, 1990 Page 2 In previous years the Council has had one of its members on our board. We would again welcome a member of the Council to serve as a member of our board to improve communications between the Council and the Civic League. In any event, you, or any Councilmember, are most welcome to drop in on any of our regularly scheduled monthly meetings. We meet at noon, the second Tuesday of the month, at Scanticon. We believe we have been a positive force in our community, helping to bring the widely separated neighborhoods of our community together for 18 years. Few communities in the metropolitan area can boast of a broad-based volunteer citizen organization whose sole purpose is to promote the community in a positive fashion through an annual family-oriented event. We look forward to working with you and the members of the City Council as we plan for the 19th annual Music in Plymouth which will be held at the Plymouth City Center amphitheater on July 2, 1991. We have established a 20th anniversary committee which is already meeting to plan Music in Plymouth 1992 featuring the Minnesota Orchestra. Yours truly, Barbara J. Willis President Plymouth Civic League cc: Councilmembers CIM SEP 2I 'go July 2, 1990 Barbara Willis President Plymouth Civic League 16511 - 26th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 CIN OF PLYMOUTFF 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 KM: kec C'm SEP 21 9� cc: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator ' City Councilmembers cis JUL 12'90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 7=- Q aA.-.o T -Y -5c-P7 9 0 I'S CS I L 97 C=-= fftzLlr- 4PT L 12, 9. VJ k,ovt C --.D t -k 1--, �j WJE 1, Nam C—A-- 4 Ls -j e -j M.(L-* A/f 0 0 70 et, f ClAl SEP 2 1 90 o5s;6��� Sc>cQn� a 7m �AI-Dy o.-) _ VJjN2C�SS .. � � � � s s tit ts`�.,T v�- . 'f 'Z,� �� s i e ,its._ . �t-- •,-� Ar 7) 0 tj DL 5 Ovoc-� !� is ✓L� gfl� .�► �✓ct`s � ��, psi 5 a /,J c -6 v� �� e � l� 1� A. 37- S'i rg ts: fb V M 2 40 )? u e-7- O r r � . SEP 2 'W c_COIL kA Dr- rLQc 1g� O /?-O.a (L 2cl. 3z 0 A� ►� %2 ��,o �Ll T! fi,n-v 6 42- 'D 2 - S s dtV rvC , ��` �.� • r� .. � �.,� � Vic.-.� ,,� f s ,'a I � a. cc- Rq �' � 1 S S C�/t,� < <-• �' 1 S .r<�-2 � .�.�c.� � a ,J Cs -i � -# l.L., 1 %! � lam• I' ..��..11.i ��.: .J � Cs C• f � `-- r %! , � _.; _ _ . `_ -'.. �/, a ciM SEP 21'90 -=- aa -q --j cim SEP 21 '90 September 19, 1990 Rob Renne General Manager 1's Upon -A -Curb Co. RR 2, Box 44 Mankato, MN 56001 Dear Mr. Renne: CIN OF PLYMOUTFF Thank you for your inquiry regarding curb painting in the City of Plymouth. Each dwelling in the City must comply with the requirements of Section 400.11 of the Plymouth City Code (copy enclosed) regarding numbering of houses and buildings. Your curb painting service would not preclude homeowners from complying with these requirements. I have also enclosed a copy of Section 1140 of the Plymouth City Code relating to licensing of peddlers and solicitors. If you decide to work in the City of Plymouth and are taking orders for future service, you must apply for and receive a solicitor license prior to selling. This license does not endorse your product, and you cannot indicate to customers any affiliation with or approval of your service by the City. Finally, prior to commencing work in the City of Plymouth, I would recommend that you contact Fred Moore, Public Works Director, at (612) 550-5080. He may have further specific requirements depending on the type of curb and area of the city in which you are working. Please contact me at (612) 550-5014 if you would like further information on solicitor licensing. Sincerely, Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 September 19, 1990 (9 - CIN OF PLYMOUTFF Mr. Lee Storbeck Business Records Corporation 7227 Third Street South St. Cloud, MN 56301 Dear Lee: Thank you for meeting with Frank Boyles, Judy McMillin, and me yesterday to discuss problems we experienced in the Primary Election. Your visit and offer of assistance was reassuring. Judy and I will run the diagnostic tests on the equipment used in precincts where we experienced problems this week and provide that information to your technicians for the preventive maintenance. Following the preventive maintenance, we will test the equipment with the loaner prom pack and test ballots you provide. We also welcome the opportunity to serve as one of the area sites for a service technician and loaner equipment on General Election Day. We will provide your technician with a conference room and phone access. Let me know if s/he will need anything further. The customer service level at BRC has definitely improved since you arrived in Minnesota! I'll contact your technicians with our diagnostic test results. Sincerely, Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk GO SEP 21'90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 r