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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 10-11-1990CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM October 11, 1990 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING No Winner Next Week: $300 k UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. -PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING COMMITTEE -- Monday, October 15, 4:00 P.M. The Public Safety Building Committee will meet in the City Council conference room. 2. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, October 15, 6:30 P.M. Plymouth ,Forum in City Council Chambers. 3.'! COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, October 15, 7:00 P.M. Regular City Council meeting in City Council Chambers. R 4. . FIRE STATION II REMODELING COMMITTEE -- Wednesday, October 17, 8:00 A.M. The Fire Station II Remodeling Committee will meet at Fire Station II. Meeting notice attached. (M-4) 5. FINANCIAL TASK FORCE -- Wednesday, October 17, 4:00 P.M. = The Financial Task Force will meet in the City Council conference room. Agenda attached. (M-5) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMRANDUM October 11, 1990 Page 2 6. WETLANDS TASK FORCE -- Thursday, October 18, 4:00 P.M. The Task Force will tour wetlands, leaving the City Center at 4:00 p.m. 7.HRA -- Thursday, October 18, 6:30 P.M. The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-7) 8. TOWN MEETING - AREA 1 -- Monday, October 22, 7:00 P.M. Town Meeting for Area 1 residents in City Council chambers. Meeting notice and agenda attached. (M-8) 9. MEETING CALENDARS -- October, November and December meeting calendars are attached. (M-8) FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. PROPOSED COMMUNITY LIBRARY -- Wednesday morning Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, and Zitur accompanied me to a meeting of the County Board of Commissioners meeting as the Ways and Means Committee. At this meeting the Library presented its proposed 1991 budget. Following their presentation, I made a presentation on behalf of the City (copy attached). County Commissioners were familiar with our previous interest in this subject and I believe, (hopefully) that they are basically favorably disposed toward a Plymouth community library. A few questions were asked relating to a site and whether a specific site had been selected and further, whether either public or private interests were in a position of helping to reduce the cost of the site. We noted that no specific site has yet been selected by the Library Board, although we had identified three, any one of which was suitable from our perspective. Also attached for information is a copy of my letter to Robbinsdale School District Superintendent Powell, forwarding to her previous -Council actions dealing with the Plymouth library and requesting their support. Similar letters will be prepared and sent to the other three school districts in Plymouth. (I-1) 2. KINGS NORTH DRAINAGE CONCERNS -- Attached is an update from Fred Moore on the status of resolving the drainage concerns in the King North Addition. (I-2) 3. QUAIL RIDGE ADDITION -- A status report on the common area regrading and street resurfacing in the Quail Ridge Addition is attached. Also included is a follow up to a call I received from Mr. Larry Norling, 15335 41st Place, on a concern with the grading recently completed behind his home. (I-3) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL October 11, 1990 Page 3 4. ELECTION UPDATE -- Laurie Rauenhorst has prepared the attached update on the November 6 General Election. One item of major concern, is that of a bipartisan group's efforts for a write-in campaign for a gubernatorial candidate. This group has indicated they will be mailing write-in stickers to every registered voter in the State prior to election day and, plans to also have volunteers at 1,400 precincts (outside the 100 foot distance requirement) on election day to distribute stickers to voters. The stickers would have a major impact on the functioning of our election equipment. The Council will be kept updated on this issue. (I-4) 5. MINUTES• a. Plymouth Safety Committee, September 19, 1990. (I-5) 6. RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE -- The attached Reconstruction Update bulletin was mailed to residents on October 9. (I-6) 7. METROLINK -- Two surveys -of Plymouth Metrolink riders were conducted in response to concerns about the length of the evening trip from downtown to Plymouth. Based on results of the surveys, buses will depart five minutes earlier from downtown. A copy of the notice given to riders on the change in departure time is attached. (I- 7) 8. PROJECT 948/McGRAW PROPERTY -- Attached is a notice from Mr. McGraw's attorney in which he indicated that he will be initiating a mandamus action against the City to require the City to condemn the additional 17 feet of right-of-way that he claims is needed for the project. (I-8) 9. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- The status report on Hennepin County's application for a Waste Transfer Station is attached: (I-9) 10. ARTICLE ON REDUCING GOVERNMENT SPENDING/SERVICES -- The attached article is from the October 9th issue of the Minnesota Journal. (I-10) 11. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- up to calls received from attached. (I-11) 12. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence and staff follows the Customer Service Line are a. Letter to Jerome and Ralph Begin, from Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician, concerning the erosion from their property onto the City bike path and County Road 9 turn lane. (I -12a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM October 11, 1990 Page 4 b. Letters to area property owners to the Schiebe Shopping Center from City Manager on the status of the extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55. (I -12b) c. Letter appreciation to Barbara Edwards from City Manager for her 22 years of service as a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. (I -12c) d. Letter notifying Plymouth Neighborhood Watch Coordinators, from Dick Carlquist, of a November 8 meeting at Fire Station III. (I -12d) e. Memo from Bob Zitur to City Manager on a discussion with Mr. Leroy Reinke. (I -12e) f. Letter from John Linc Stine, Regional Hydrologist, Minnesota DNR, to Blair Tremere, regarding the Begin picnic shelter variance at Pomerleau Lake. Blair had written the DNR on its delay in issuing a response on this subject. '(I -12f) g. Letter from Thomas Henning, Public Health Engineer, Minnesota Department of Health, to City Council, regarding a State rules change for increased bacteriological monitoring of the City's water supply. (I -12g) h. Letter from Daniel Bernier, Assured Security, Inc, Plymouth, to Mayor Bergman, requesting the Council to reconsider the City's policy of allowing police officers to open private locked vehicles. (I -12h) i. Letter to Father Barr, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, New Hope, from Frank Boyles, on the October 15 Council agenda item on a proposed City Code amendment affecting on -sale liquor establishments minimum distance requirements from churches. (I -12i) James G. Willis City Manager CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 11, 1990 TO: Fire Station II Remodeling Committee FROM: Bob Zitur, Chair SUBJECT: MEETING NOTICE A meeting of the Fire Station II Remodeling Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 17, at 8:00 a.m. at Fire Station II. cc: Mayor Bergman Councilmember Ricker Dick Carlquist Lyle Robinson Jack Tabery David Burke Larry Plack M - `k am OCT 14`90 FINANCIAL TASK FORCE AGENDA October 17, 1990 4:00 — 7:00 P.M. Larry Wipf, Director of Regional Economics, Norwest Banks. "New Term Problems; Long Range Opportunities" Review of Debt Service Funds and Future Special Assessments Projected Infrastructure Levies = f990-2000 Review of Capital Asset Inventory Capital Improvement Program 1991-1995 Funding Requirements Discussion Regarding Future Meeting Agendas NOVEMBER 7,4:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 15, 4:00 P.M. elm M-5 AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING October 18, 1990 at 6:30 I. Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes for September 27, 1990 Meeting III. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant Program Year XVII Funding IV. Information Items V. Other Business VI. Adjournment elm OCT 1 i ,` J October 1, 1990 Dear Plymouth Resident: SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, Area 1 Plymouth is a developing community and there are many actions underway or in the planning stage which could impact you. In order to maintain open communication channels with residents of the community, the City Council has scheduled a Town Meeting for residents of your area on October 22, 1990. In order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while dealing with specific topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be for the area shown on the map below. On the reverse side of this letter you will find the agenda topics for this meeting. Following reports on these topics, questions will be entertained regarding these or other matters. If you have questions about other issues you do not choose to raise publicly, the Resident Feedback Form you receive at the meeting may be used. Your particular concern will then be reviewed and a personal response provided. I encourage you to join Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Vasiliou, Zitur and me at 7:00 p.m., October 22, 1990, at Plymouth City Center. We are anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity;to informally discuss matters mutual interest. If you have any questions about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Laurie Rauenhorst, at 550-5014. 1990 TOWN AILING SCHEDULE Sincerely, Kim M. Bergman Mayor the of cis+ OCT 11 U) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 TOWN MEETING AGENDA AREA 1 October 22, 1990 7:00 p.m. I. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS A. Streets B. Sanitary Sewer C. Water D. Public Buildings E. Parks/Trails II. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Development Activity B. Comprehensive Plan Update' III. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Police/Fire Report B. Neighborhood Watch Program C. Animal Control IV. OTHER ITEMS A. Public Transportation - Plymouth Metrolink/Dial-a-Ride B. Local Government Cable Access Channel 37 C. 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Our City Council has previously expressed to you Plymouth's desire and need for a community library. We are appearing before you today to again convey that strong interest and solicit your support for that project as you consider your 1991 budget. Plymouth is one of the fastest growing communities in the State and County. Plymouth is the metropolitan area's fifth largest city. The Metropolitan Council issued a report this spring that found Plymouth led the seven -county area in growth in 1989. Based upon preliminary 1990 census data, the community's population has increased to 50,579 (63%) since 1980, or nearly 19,000 people. We estimate that our population will increase to 71,000 by the end of this decade. The Hennepin County Library System is an excellent one. The 25 libraries serving Hennepin County provide a vital and powerful unifying link to our multifaceted communities. The building programs for these libraries during the past two decades have made enormous strides in providing improved library access to County residents. But the job, in our view, is not yet complete. The 25 Hennepin County libraries, as indicated on the attached map, provide library service within a three mile radius to most County residents. However, if one looks at the three mile radius plotted on the county map, it is obvious that one area of the County with a substantial population, currently does not receive the same level of library service. That area is Plymouth. CiM OCT 1 i'CJU y PROPOSED PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY October 10, 1990 Page 2 Plymouth residents want and need a community library! Based upon data provided by the County Library staff, in the past twelve months Plymouth residents have been the fourth most active users of library services. While portions of Plymouth are served by the community libraries in Maple Grove, Crystal, Golden Valley, Wayzata, and the regional library at Ridgedale, at least 15,000 Plymouth residents dwell outside the three mile service radius of each of those facilities. This represents nearly one-third of our population. The adjacent community libraries in Maple Grove, opened in 1987, and Minnetonka, opened in 1988, indicate the County's recognition that growing suburban communities need libraries. Your current capital budget recognizes the need for a Plymouth library in 1991. We now respectfully request that you keep your planning commitment. We have shared with the County Library Board staff, information on three potential sites for the proposed Plymouth Library. Any one of the three sites is suitable from the City's perspective. We are committed to working cooperatively with the appropriate County officials to finalize the selection of a site, and the construction of the library. We recognize that the capital costs of public construction are only the first costs. Accordingly, we acknowledge that operating libraries represents a direct and ongoing expense. We further recognize that state imposed levy limits severely constrain the County Library's ability to generate revenue via the property tax. While taxpayers in Plymouth currently contribute more than $1,200,000 annually to support County libraries, we recognize the need for greater flexibility on the part of the Library Board and County Board to pay for library operating expenditures. To that end, the Plymouth Council stands ready to work with the County Board and others to encourage the State Legislature to provide additional flexibility to the County in raising revenues to provide for the operation of the County Library system. We respectfully urge you to demonstrate your support for a Plymouth community library by appropriating funds to acquire a site and build a community library in Plymouth during the forthcoming budget year. On behalf of the entire Plymouth City Council, I thank you for the opportunity to make this presentation. JW:kec CIM OCT 11 190 Err n F, Z WMX- ga rj WN October 10, 1990 Dr. Linda Powell Superintendent of Schools Robbinsdale School District 4148 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 Dear Linda: 1 arr of PLYMOUTR =_ Thank you and the members of your Board for joining with our Council Monday evening to get better acquainted. I believe the meeting was quite productive and hope we will be able to have one again, as was suggested by one of your members, next year. Enclosed please find copies of two staff reports and resolutions which our Council has adopted, urging Hennepin County Board of Commission support for a community library in Plymouth. We would certainly appreciate any support members of your Board might lend toward our efforts. By way of additional background, I am also enclosing a copy of a statement I made today to the Hennepin County Board's Ways and Means Committee, urging their budgeting funds for the library in 1991. Best regards, •s G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec attachment CIM OCT 1= .,-, 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 T � 6-V CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 14, 1990 for City Council Meeting of June 18, 1990 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY - REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1. SUMMARY: The City, for a number of years, has been seeking a community library. A current capital budget for Hennepin County contemplates the acquisition of a library site in Plymouth in 1991 with construction to be completed by 1993. As of this date, there is no specific site designated for the library, nor is there a firm commitment that a site will be selected much less the library constructed in accordance with the Capital Budget. With this in mind, it would be appropriate for the City Council to remind the County Board of Commissioners of the City's interest in having a community library located here in Plymouth not later than 1993. 2. BACKGROUND: Approximately 20 years ago, the City Council and County officials discussed the development of a library in Plymouth. There was general agreement that a library would be built within the community, although no time frame was established. The City Council did indicate its willingness to convey to the County a two acre site located generally in the area now occupied by the First Bank - Plymouth, across from the City Center. This land was originally purchased by the City for public purposes and if deemed appropriate, a library would go on a portion of it. Since I arrived in 1971, there have been numerous, yet infrequent meeting with County Library officials dealing with the matter of the library. The Library Director, Mr. Robert Rohlf, had consistently indicated that a Plymouth library is not a question of "if," but rather "when." He has further taken the position that the library should be located on a site with high visibility, i.e., Highway 55 visibility, as well as adjacent commercial uses. The City, for its part, has consistently indicated its desire for the library to be located adjacent to the City Center complex, i.e., `downtown Plymouth. CIM OCT I I Isu PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY - REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 14, 1990 for City CouncilxMeeting of June 18, 1990 Page 2 The Council is aware that the County's Capital Budget now contemplates a site being acquired in Plymouth for a community library in 1991. The Capital Budget contemplates the library would be constructed and open for use in 1993. Given the capital requests coming before the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, it appears likely that all capital requests will not be funded. It is appropriate, therefore, that the City Council adopt a policy position which could be shared with the Commissioners indicating the City Council's desire that the long postponed Plymouth Community Library not be further delayed. 3. RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached resolution and jointly sign the letter conveying the Council's interest in this matter to the members of the County Board. JW:kec CIM OCT 11 `D0 June 22, 1990 14 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Commissioner Sam Sivanich, Chair Hennepin County Commissioner A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY Dear Commissioner Sivanich: M• The Plymouth City Council has unanimously endorsed the attached resolution urging you and your fellow Commissioners to accelerate the planned development of a community library in Plymouth. Plymouth is the only major suburban community in Hennepin County without a community library: For more than 20 years Plymouth has been anxiously awaiting the County's decision to develop a library within our community. We were pleased when you and your fellow Commissioners approved the most recent Capital Budget which plans for the acquisition of a site and development of a library in our community. The purpose of this letter is to encourage you to accelerate the planning for this library. We believe there is a crying need in our community for" such a library; a facility which will ilso serve residents beyond our own corporate boundaries, particularly those residing westerly of Plymouth along the Highway 55 corridor. Individually and collectively, we pledge our support to you and your fellow Commissioners in this endeavor. Thank you for your favorable consideration. Yours truly, Kim M. Bergman Carole Helliwell floydRicker Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Maria Vasiliou Councilmember JW:kec R bert Z' u Councilm ber cc: Hennepin County Commissioners Mr. Robert Rohlf, Hennepin County Library Board am OCT '9n 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice there, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, was held on the 18th day of June, 1990. The following members were present: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Vasiliou, and Zitur. The following members were absent: None. Councilmember Ricker introduced the moved its adoption: following Resolution and RESOLUTION NO. 90-390 PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY WHEREAS, Plymouth currently has a population in excess of 50,000 residents and those residents do not have a library located within their community; and WHEREAS, the County's Capital Budget contemplates the acquisition of a library site for a community library in Plymouth to be acquired in 1991 with occupancy scheduled in 1993; and WHEREAS, the Plymouth City Council strongly believes that the construction of a community library in Plymouth is long overdue; and WHEREAS, the City Council stands ready to work with the appropriate County officials to facilitate the construction of a library in Plymouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners be urged to accelerate the planned development of a community library in Plymouth; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council pledges its full cooperation and support in assisting the County in locating an appropriate site for said library and facilitating local review and approvals. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Vasiliou, Zitur. The following voted against or abstained: None. Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CSM OCT 11 '90 August 22, 1990 Mr. Sam Sivanich Chair Hennepin County Board of Commissioners 2400 Administrative Tower Hennepin County Government Minneapolis, MN 55487 1 arr of PLYMOUTFF Center SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY Dear Commissioner Sivanich: T - Last Monday evening the Plymouth City Council adopted the attached resolution indicating three suitable sites it supports for the proposed Plymouth Community Library. Our community is still deeply committed to working with you, your fellow County Board Members, as well as the County Library Board and its staff in order that a Plymouth library can become a reality. It is our understanding that the current capital budget for the County continues to provide for the acquisition of a. Plymouth library site in 1991. We strongly support the selection of a site as soon as possible in order that actual construction may commence in 1992. The three sites selected reflect, in the City's view, appropriate sites for the library. Thank you for your continued interest and support for the Plymouth Community Library. Yours truly, J �G.illis Ci er JW : kec cc: Hennepin County Commissioners Mayor & City Council Mr. Dale A. Ackmann, County Administrator Mr. Robert Rohlf, Director - Hennepin County Library CIM OCT 11 s90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 August 22, 1990 Mr. Robert H. Rohlf Director Hennepin County Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 a CIN OF PLYMOUTI-I- SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY Dear Mr. Rohlf: The Plymouth City Council has adopted the attached resolution which identifies three preferred sites for the proposed Plymouth Community Library. The three sites are offered to provide you and the Library Board with distinctly different sites, any one of which we believe would meet the needs for the Plymouth Community Library. You will note that the sites are located in the "downtown" Plymouth area, the area which is preferred by the City for the Plymouth Community Library. As you are aware, SuperValu is currently developing its new 67,000 square foot Cub Food Store on the property immediately west of site 2 on the attached graphic. This development has triggered substantial interest on the part of other landowners and developers who recognize that with this substantial investment, additional development in the downtown Plymouth area is eminent. We would like to meet with you and/or your staff as soon as practical to discuss these three sites. Please contact me at your earliest convenience in order that we might schedule a meeting to discuss this matter more fully. Yours truly, ACit s G.Willis Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Dale A. Ackmann, County Administrator elm OCT i 1-bU 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 t CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 20th day of August, 1990. The following members were present: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, Vasiliou and Zitur. The following members were absent: None Ccwnc+ilmember Vasiliou introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 90-497 LOCATION OF LIBRARY IN CITY OF PLYMOUTH WHEREAS, the citizens of Plymouth desire to have a library established within their community; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Library Board has in its five-year Capital Improvement Program contemplated a new Plymouth community library; and WHEREAS the Library Board and County Board of Commissioners will be working in the months ahead to further develop the plans for the proposed Plymouth library, including the selection and acquisition of a site. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth that the Library Board and County Board of Commissioners consider any one of the three sites identified on the attached Exhibit A to this resolution as potential sites for the proposed Plymouth library. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Plymouth will work with the Library Board and Hennepin County Board of Commissioners in a cooperative fashion to facilitate the acquisition and the development of a,community library in Plymouth. ':t The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zitur, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers_ Helliwell, Ricker, Vasiliou, and Zitur. The following voted against or abstained: None Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CIM OCT 11 '90 ow • iw. ;� mal ' �!�: • . • +w • "- 20 . 1 • _ �� 1 ��5�! �. ��'� .iat in » tat t•• • r, , "' . Iw � L ��• ' :! tai • • is "• �i ww , - i .• - t7Y 43 ' = til •!` . �I. • �; IN tltl t7s /7U ttn dao410 . �. 01 ti. K .j flMMlfl,l CrA .A1 UM '-------� • +? ® .. _-�t.- z� Sig un wtan f \ MART ROOM � �s . 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Proper surface drainage can be created by the installation of a small inlet on the common property line and the installation of a four inch drain tile parallel with the existing storm sewer. This drain tile would be connected into the existing storm sewer at the inlet installed on the common property line. The drain tile would extend all the way across the Pike's property and continue easterly approximately two-thirds of the way across the Loehr's property or to the high point of the rear yard. On Tuesday, I met with Mr. Loehr to discuss the final solution. Mr. Loehr is in agreement with the proposal. The Pikes have been out of town, but I will meet with them on Saturday. Darrell Johnson, Engineering Technician, has been contacting contractors to perform the work. As of this time, we do not yet have a contractor to install the drain tile and do the necessary surface restoration. We still expect the cost to not exceed $1,500. The engineer for the developer has been in contact with Mr. Kern. The problem on the Kern's property is that the existing drainageway is not within the established easement. They have come to an agreement that the existing storm sewer pipe will be extended approximately 60 feet easterly. The remainder of the drainageway would then be shaped and regraded. Mr. Kern would grant the necessary easement to extend the storm sewer. By extending the storm sewer and granting additional easements, it will not be necessary to remove any trees. Another item which had to be completed was the installation of a restriction in the existing storm sewer line at the intersection of 45th Avenue and Fernbrook Lane. The Street division has completed the installation of this storm sewer restriction. I am still expecting to have the drain tile line installed and the storm sewer pipe extended yet this construction season. FGM:kh CIM OCT 11'90 7-.3 MEMO CITY Of PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 11, 1990 TO: FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager Fred G. Moore,''Fector of Public Works SUBJECT: QUAIL RIDGE ADDITION COMMON AREA REGRADING AND STREET SURFACING The last report to the City Council on the common area regrading and street resurfacing in the Quail Ridge Addition included my September 26 letter to Dean Johnson. That letter outlined the work yet to be completed. Attached is a letter dated October 11, to Dean Johnson stating the work remaining after an inspection which was completed this morning. I am expecting Dean Johnson to complete the remaining work next week. Another concern of the property owners within the Quail Ridge Addition was the trail connection to the Turtle Lake Neighborhood Park. A portion of this trail was under water. The Street Division has elevated this portion of the trail and placed a rock surface in order that the Quail Ridge Addition has access to the Neighborhood Park. There appears to be an obstruction in the drainageway which connects the marsh area that the trail crosses. Because of the elevation of the water, the area is inaccessible and we cannot determine the extent of the obstruction. After there is frost in the ground and we can get better access to the area, we will complete additional surveying to determine the necessary correction to lower the water elevation. FGM:kh attachment CIM OCT 11 'SU October 11, 1990 Dean Johnson CENVESCO, INC. 3650 Annapolis Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: QUAIL RIDGE ADDITION (85081) COMMON AREA REGRADING STREET RESURFACING Dear Dean: 71.3 On September 26, 1990, I sent you a letter regarding the work yet to be completed on the street resurfacing and common area within the Quail Ridge Additions. You called my office yesterday, October 10, and stated all the work had been completed and requested a final inspection. I did an inspection of the area today. Although work has been completed, all the items, as outlined, have not been completed satisfactorily. There were seven items to be completed as stated in my previous letter in the common open area. The following are comments on each one of those items: 1. Although some rocks were removed, this has not yet been completed satisfactorily. 2. This is completed and is okay. 3. The rock drainage bed and regrading of the outlet end of the drain tile has not been completed. 4. Although the weeds were cut along the pond and along the back fence, •the area has not been disked and reshaped and grass seed planted. Also, there are weeds which were not removed along the southerly end of the pond. 5. There is evidence that the grass seed is beginning to grow, but as previously stated, a final inspection of this will not be completed until next spring. 6. This item has been completed. 7. This item has been completed. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 amOCT 11 '90 Dean Johnson October 11, 1990 Page Two t �3 There were two items listed in my letter with regard to the documentation from your engineer on the common open space. I have not received any documentation from your engineer on either one of these items. Finally, in the letter there were three items regarding the final wearing surface and curb repair on the streets. Item No's 1 and 2 have been completed and are satisfactory. Item No. 3 was the removal and replacement of approximately 150 feet of curb along County Road 9. The curb has'been removed and replaced, but the disturbed area behind the curb has not yet been backfilled and the surface restored. If there is any question on the work yet to be completed, please contact me. Also, let me know if you wish to meet and discuss any of these items. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh CIM OCT 11 V M3 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 19, 1990 TO: Fred Moore, Public Works Director it FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager SUBJECT: QUAIL RIDGE ADDITION - LARRY ORLING I received a call from Larry Norling, 15335 - 41st Place (557-1122) regarding the grading behind his home. He is not satisfied with the grading which was recently completed, largely because it leaves a ridge of about one foot across the back of his yard. He tells me that the grading actually came onto his lot but did not, in fact, blend into his yard. He would like to have this matter looked into and corrected. Would you please have it looked at and let me know what you think. JW:kec cc: S.F. 9/26/90 Gje. CIM OCT 11 'qu CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 11, 1990 TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager i FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk SUBJECT: ELECTION UPDATE MULTIPLE BALLOTS Because of the number of offices on the General Election ballot, each voter will receive two ballots in order to vote. All judicial offices will be on a gray ballot, and all other offices on the white ballot. Multiple ballots coupled with the large voter turnout expected has and will likely continue to cause some unique problems in the areas of programming, ballot counting, and justifying the number of voters vs. the number of votes cast. WRITE-IN STICKER CAMPAIGN To further exacerbate the situation, a write-in campaign for a gubernatorial candidate is rumored. Initially the candidate publicly declined a write-in campaign. At a Hennepin County Optical Scan Users meeting yesterday, I learned that there is a bipartisan, well -organized, and well -funded group that is pursuing a write-in sticker campaign for this candidate. This would have a major impact on the use of our election equipment, and Optical Scan equipment throughout the state. The group indicates that it will be mailing stickers to every registered voter in the State prior to the General Election and will have volunteers at 1,400 precincts on General Election day handing out stickers at the polls, outside of the 100 foot distance requirement. My concern is that our equipment cannot accept ballots with stickers placed on them. Optical scan equipment was not designed for this and a sticker coming off inside the machine could render the equipment inoperable for the entire day. Perhaps even more critical is. that equipment repair for this type of damage would not be covered under our maintenance agreement. This is similar to agreements for other electronic/computer equipment where outside influences on the equipment render maintenance agreements �►�? OCT 11 °90 ELECTION UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 1990 PAGE 2 null and void. The cost for repair of one Optical scan machine could run into thousands of dollars depending on the type of damage caused by the sticker (i.e. remove from roller, replace readheads, repair motor, etc.) Hennepin County and Secretary of State officials have met with this group and notified them in no uncertain terms that this sticker write-in campaign could bring optical scan precincts throughout the state to a halt on election day. The group indicated that it is continuing with the campaign. They were also informed that with optical scan equipment, a sticker wouldn't be counted unless the arrow is connected pointing toward the exact write-in spot. The group stated they will be handing out detailed instructions on how to place the sticker and connect the arrow. The Attorney General has ruled that stickers can be used under existing law, and election officials cannot try to prevent their use. The Secretary of State is considering emergency rules that would prohibit the use of stickers. One option would be to apply the law that states anyone who intentionally damages voting machine is guilty of a felony. Hennepin County officials and the Secretary of State are meeting tomorrow to discuss available options. Hennepin County will report to the cities by Monday so that we can take action. Cities are at a great risk by putting their equipment in the precincts on election day, knowing that if there is sticker damage, the cities will be paying the cost for machine repair. The City of Minneapolis has already decided it will not place its equipment in the precincts on election day until the polls close. The judges will then sort the ballots, counting the non -sticker ballots in the optical scan equipment and the sticker ballots by hand, and combining the totals. Depending on the outcome of the meeting on Friday, this may be an option we have to consider. Our costs for additional judges for counting would increase, but the alternative of damaging much of our equipment is a risk I don't believe we can afford to take. If the Secretary. of State does not act to prohibit stickers, the voting counting process will be substantially lengthened and election costs will escalate because additional election judges will be required. Virtually every Hennepin County City and many outstate cities have purchased optical scan equipment to expedite the vote counting process. Action is needed by the Secretary of State to protect the public investment in the Optiscan equipment, expedite vote counting and minimize election related expenditures. SCHOOL DISTRICT 270 PROPOSITION In Precinct 14 we will have two white ballots to contend with, in addition to the gray ballot. School District 270 has a proposition for a levy increase. Precinct 14 is a split CIM OCT 11 '90 ELECTION UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 1990 PAGE 3 precinct. Judges will determine which white ballot to provide a voter depending on whether they are in District 270. The IR party mailed out preprinted "Victory '90" absentee ballot applications state-wide. The use of the words "Official Voter Document Enclosed" has caused quite a bit of confusion with voters. We have received a number of calls from voters thinking this information came from the City. In addition, voters who already submitted an absentee application have called, believing we lost their original application. 'We know of a number of voters who have already received two sets of ballots. They previously submitted an application with the City, and we mailed their absentee ballots. They also returned the Victory 190 card to the County and were mailed out another absentee ballot. There is no way of cross checking this until the voted ballots are received at the City. Then we check each name and only accept the first postmarked ballot. In addition to some voter confusion, this may cause a problem with absentee ballot supplies. The County was not notified of this campaign until after the mailing went out and therefore did not order an increased volume of absentee ballots. We do have a process in place for making additional absentee ballots from the regular election day ballot supply by changing the computer coding. To the best of our knowledge, the 'Victory 190' applications were randomly sent state-wide using the voter registration lists for individuals under 35 and over 55, and excluding the City of Minneapolis. In the first three days, Hennepin County has received 2,000 'Victory 190 applications. This will also increase costs because each absentee ballot that is mailed costs either the County or City $1.10 for postage alone. DESERT FAX Additional absentee ballots may result from Project Desert Fax. This is a Justice Department project to aid soldiers currently serving in the Middle East. They can submit an absentee application, receive, vote, and return their ballot by FAX. Each ballot received will have to be remade on an official ballot by the City. DEER HUNTING APPLICATIONS 1990 legislation requires that an absentee ballot application be mailed with each deer hunting license that is sold. To date, Hennepin County has received 900 deer hunting absentee requests. CIM OCT 11'90 ELECTION UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 1990 PAGE 4 I VOTED STICKERS After voting, each voter will be given an "I VOTED" sticker provided by the State. This is the result of 1990 legislation. CIM OCT 11'90 PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE September 19, 1990 PRESENT: Tom Nelson, Bob Fasching, Craig Bechtold, Don Kissinger, Scott Streachek, Kevin Leuer, Andy Jordan, Dave Johnson, Bob Pemberton ABSENT: Ken Johnson, Don Kilian, John Ward ALSO PRESENT: Paul Johnson, Police Officer; Dave Drugg, North Star Risk Services Scott Streachek introduced Paul Johnson, new Plymouth Police Officer, to the committee. I. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of August 22, 1990 Minutes. The minutes were approved as submitted. B. Qpticom Traffic Signal System -- Kevin Leuer presented information on the Opticom traffic control system. He stated the system allows emergency response vehicles to change traffic signals and cause traffic to move in favor of the emergency response vehicle. He explained the Opticom system consists of three components: 1) an emitter mounted on the emergency vehicle; 2) a detector mounted at or near the intersection; and 3) a phase selector installed in the traffic signal controller at each intersection. Estimated costs for the system run at $6,500 per intersection (includes labor) to complete the intersection controllers, and approximately $1,500 per vehicle emitter. Kevin suggested that if the City is interested in pursuing the system, he would recommend that the installation be completed in phases, completing first the more heavily travelled traffic corridors through the City (Highway 55, County Road 9, and County Road 6). Kevin stated that cities which have installed Opticom include: Bloomington, St.Paul, Apple Valet', Burnsville, and Eden Prairie. The cities of Maple Grove and St. Louis Park are currently analyzing the system for installation. He stated that cost sharing with the County and State is feasible at new intersections only. The costs for installation at existing intersections would be the City's responsibility. Bob Pemberton stated that for the committee to effectively make any recommendations on the system, that further analysis of the cost effectiveness of the system is needed, including a study on traffic counts to identify key intersections, surveying of cities who presently have installed the Opticom system and those considering installation, verifying the percentage of CIPA OCT 11 'SO PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE September 19, 1990 Page 2 T - cost participation by the State and County, and also the yearly/monthly maintenance costs for the system. Bob recommended this item be tabled until such information is available for committee review. B. Trench Rescue Training Policy -- Bob Pemberton reported that the Trench Rescue Policy is still waiting committee review. C. Defensive Drivincr Training Classes -- Bob Pemberton informed the Committee that defensive driving training classes have been scheduled for November 6 and 7. All City drivers will be invited to attend. Bob indicated he is working with the State Highway Patrol on the availability of a state patrol representative to serve as a class instructor. D. Vehicle Inspections -- Safety inspections of all licensed and non -licensed city mobile equipment will take place on Thursday, October 25, 1990. E. Safety Luncheon -- The annual Employee Safety Luncheon will be held Wednesday, October 3 at the Plymouth Place Hotel. Invitations to City employees have been distributed. II. ACCIDENT REVIEW A. Consent A eq nda The consent agenda was approved as submitted. The agenda contained four vehicular accidents, and three personal injury accidents. Two vehicular accidents were determined preventable, and two nonpreventable. One personal injury accident was determined preventable and two accidents nonpreventable. Bob Pemberton will forward a report and recommendations to the City Manager. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 a.m. r Reconstruction Update 4 A bulletin from the City of Plymouth, October 9, 1990, Number 4 This is the final update on street reconstruction in your area. Most work, except for very minor clean up, should be completed by Nov. 1. While the .contractor will maintain new sod on this pro�Jct, it helps if property owners also water it frequently. This will keep winter krill a minimum. As the project winds up, city staff members extend their thanks for your patience during this project. District 10: Areas adjacent to Co. Rd. 101 and south of Co. Rd. 24 * All road work in this area is finished, except for minor corrections. * Sodding and seeding restoration work will begin the week of Oct. 15. Districts 4 and 1 E. Area south of Co. Rd. 9, west of Lancaster Ln. and north of 36th Ave. * The contractor, Hardrives, Inc., finished crack repair and patching the week of Oct. 1. * Crews will raise all manholes and gate valves before laying the final bituminous coat. This will be done the week of Oct. 8. * The seeding and sodding contractor will begin the final restoration behind the curbs. District 8: South of 26th Ave. and west of Kilmer Ln., east of Medicine Lake Blvd. * All concrete curbin 'was placed last week. Crews are laying a bituminous base the week of Oct. 8. The final layer of bituminous will be placed by Nov. 1. * Crews will sod and seed in late October. Funding The City is funding 70% of this project. Benefiting property owners will be assessed the remaining 30%. Questions/Concerns If you have questions or know of any additional items which need attention, please contact either Sue Mason at 490-2018 or Dan Campbell at 550-5073. Thanks for your patience during this construction project! CIM OCT 11'9© M� C CIM OCT 11'90 ATTENTION ROUTE 93A RIDERS 4:40PM DEPARTURES FROM MARQUETTE & WASHINGTON ocr TO BE RESCHEDULED C` 9 ��90, ' MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH In responses to concerns about the length of the evening trip home, two surveyS'- have been distributed to riders of the 4:40pm buses. The surveys were issued to determine what "departure time" was preferred by the majority of riders. The first survey showed 70% wanting a 4:35pm departure. The second survey showed 77% wanting a 4:35pm departure To beresponsive to your desires, on Monday, October 15th the Route 93A buses which are now leaving Marquette & Washington at 4:40pm will be rescheduled to leave.. at 4:35pm. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND PATRONAGE BERNICK AND STERN A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW PARKDALE 1, SUITE 200 5401 GAMBLE DRIVE NEAL J. SHAPIRO SAUL A. BERNICK t MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA SS416 SCOTT A. LIFSON 1612► 546-1200 JERRY STRAUSS ROBERT C. SIPKINS FACSIMILE IS 12) 546-1003 PAULJ.OUASTt SUSAN OICKEL MINSSERG October 4, 1990 James J. Thomson, Esq. Holmes & Graven Chartered 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 RE: City of Plymouth Project No. 948/McGraw Our File No. 51579-01 Dear Mr.*Thomson: 1 'ECEIVE I • ALSO ADMITTED IN WISCONSIN t ALSO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OF COUNSEL ARTHUR J. GLASSMANt PARALEGAL EVA L CHAPMAN Please be advised that I will be initiating a mandamus action against the City of Plymouth by reason of its decision to pursue programmed construction of West Medicine Lake Drive without condemning property which is clearly needed for that project and ordinarily obtained so as to create a 100' right-of-way. Please be further advised that neither the City nor 'any of its agents or employees has any permission to enter upon Mr. McGraw's property in connection with any construction project. In connection with any condemnation the City has conceded is required, please see that copies of any documents served or forwarded upon Mr. and Mrs. McGraw are sent to me. Mr. McGraw has reported to me your public comment regarding his intentions in this matter. While such comments might have a tactical purpose in front of a jury, they strike me as rather unprofessional coming from the City Attorney in the City's public forum. Very truly yours, S. Todd STR:jsb str-1955 cc: Robert McGraw GIM OCT 11 '90 Is CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 11, 1990 TO: James G. Willis,ager FROM: Charles E. Dill Community Development Coordinator, through Blair Tremere, unity 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) CIM OCT 1 s�, r To cut government spending, you have to cut back on jobs Too many Minnesotans believe by Glenn S. Dorfman spouse, parent, grandparent is not that there is a free lunch when it surprising. We grid civilized comes to public spending and ing, parks, lifeguards, better drug and humane here in Minnesota. taxes. They am wrong. enforcement, smaller class sizes, a clean environment, day care, What is surprising is that after we That people want more libraries, health insurance for the uninsured express our wants, we rebel against increased police and fire protec- or underinsured, better care for havi ng to pay more for taxes. Part tion, Medicaid dollars for their sick their mentally ill, handicapped, parents, street repairs, snowplow- chemically -dependent child, Continued on Page 6 Spending Continued from Page 1 of this aversion to paying more re- sults from the failure of public offi- cials to make the connection more explicit, not "packaging" the taxes with the spending. The purpose of this article is to make some of these connections, to make our hypocrisy more obvious and to move the level of the debate away from bombast and sound bites to a more in- formed, less simplistic level. Public spending decisions are made in a biased environment. The bias is toward increasing expendi- tures—caused by the fact that peoplewho are on the public pay- or who depend upon public dollars for their livelihood, are more highly motivated than other taxpayers to participate in the de- bate over state and local budgets. Because the people who depend upon public spending for their live- lihood are more motivated, they participate in the political process. They follow the actions ofpoliti- cians and effectively communicate theirsatisfaction or dissatisfaction. This means that politicians must take these people seriously be- cause their preferences will likely have direct political consequences. When faced with a choice between increasing expenditures and keep- ing the motivated people happy or holding down expenditures and antagonizing the motivated peo- ple, most politicians will increase expenditures. There is a built-in political advantage for every poli- tician to vote to increase spending. There is virtually no organized poh- tical base to be won by resisting requests from the motivated to in- crease spending. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Minnesota Taxpayers Association, Minnesota state public employment de- creased from 63,806 in 1987 to 61,786 in 1988 (minus 3 percent) while local public employment (counties, cities, schools) increased from 140,243(1987) to 146,125 (1988) (plus 4 percent). In 1987-88, education was the largest government employer in Minnesota with 72,667 em- ployees, hospital and health care was second with 21,398 and highways third with 12,212 em- ployees.In 1988, Minnesota ranked 41 st in the nation in total `...What good are government services ijwe have to pay for them7..." state and local employees per 10,000 population, though by sala- ry it ranked ninth highest. Thus Minnesota has fewer public em- ployees but pays them better on avenge than do other states. (It should be noted that quasi-gov- emment employees, those Min- nesotans employed by private, nonprofit health, welfare, housing development, environmental, etc., organizations, are not considered in the count of public employees des it' the public money that is shifted to them through purchase - of -service contracts.) Property, income and sales tax- payers in Minnesota buy five prin- cipal categories of state and local services: (1.) K-12 education, (2.) higher education, (3.) welfare, (4.) health and (5) highways. According to the State Policy Data Book published by State Policy Re- search, Inc., Minnesota ranked fifth in per capita state and local K-12 spending, fifth in per capita state spending for higher education, fourth in per capita state and local welfare spending,13th in per capi- ta state and local health and hospi- tal spending and ninth in per capita state and local highway spending in 1987. A closer look at welfare spending maybeadditionally illuminating. Of the $3.1 billion biennial expen- diture for welfare, approximately $441 million is spent on Aid to Families with Dependent Child- ren, General Assistance, Work Readiness and Minnesota Sup- plemental Aid, $377 million is spent on Regional Treatment Cen- ters for the developmentally dis- abled and mentally ill, $800 mil- lion is spent on social services (chemical -dependency treatment, case management for people with developmental disabilities, child - and adult -protection services and an array of services for the elderly and disabled). By far the largest "welfare" ex- penditure is for Medical Assist- ance and General Assistance Med- ical Care at a cost of approximate- ly $1.5 billion. MA and GAMC are payments made to doctors, hospi- tals and nursing homes for the care of the elderly, children, the handi- capped and mentally ill in Minne- sota. Curiously, the percentage change in the purchasing power of the combined AFDC and food stamp benefit for a family of four between 1972-1988 was down- -by 25.5 percent, ranking Minneso- ta 38th in the U.S. Staffingall these programs and services are teachers, secretaries, janitors, social workers, book- keepers, child -protection case- workers, police officers, mental- health counselors, nurses, doctors, pathologists, professors, instruc- tors, mechanics, maintenance people, engineers, lawyers,psy- chologists, etc. In fact, just as private -sector serv- ice businesses are labor intensive, so is the public -sector service busi- ness: government The vast majori- ty of all public spending is on sala- ries and benefits to these state and local employees. Some concrete facts about the pay of Minnesota state -local em - There is virtually no organized political base to be won by resisting requests from the motivated to increase spending. MINNESOTA JOURNAL ployees in the largest program categories are illustrative. For the 1987-88 school year, the National Education Association reported the average salary for a Minnesota public school teacher was $29,900,107 percent of the na- tional average, ranking Minnesota 10th in the U.S. The American Federation of Teachers reported the 1988-89 average salary of its teachers in Minnesota was $31,395,106 percent of the na- tional average and good for 11 th place. In higher education during the 1987-88 school year, at the Uni- versity of Minnesota, the average salaries by job classification were: professor $52,100, for a national rank of 17; associate professor $38,300, fora national rank of 16; assistant professor $32,700, fora national ranking of 19. In order to cut state and local spending and the taxes that fuel it, people would have to be laid off. Job reductions bring concurrent reductions in service unless real productivity gains are possible. Reducing public employment, lay- ing people off, does not mean the same as the demagogic "cutting waste." Clearly, there is always waste that can be cut in the public as well as private sectors. Howev- er, the waste is usually not as sig- nificant as one believes. Significant spending reductions can be made, but not without dis- location of individuals and their families and loss of some services to the public. There are no free lunches. The public and our elected repre- sentatives at the school board, city council, county board, state Legis - ]at= or Congress cannot have it both ways. Officials cannot tell all the people on the payroll that they will support increased spending while telling taxpayers they sup- port tax relief—whetherproperty- tax relief orincome-tax cuts. As cit- izens, we must face the facts our- selves: We need either to support tax increases to pay for what we want or support substantial cuts in services in order to lower taxes. Despite how obvious all of this is to some, it is necessary to get others to look more closely at the rela- tionships between what we as a so- ciety want and what we are willing to pay for. Glenns Dorfn=isstaffvicepres- iden4 governt»enW affairs; for the Mbu=ta Association of Reakors October 9, 1990 �- IV CJa OCT 11 '90 i a IN CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE October 5, 1990 INE SUNDAHL, 5110 SARATOGA LANE, 550-1717 PROBLEM: Ms. Sundahl would like to know when the Schmidt Lake Road extension near her home in the Wild Wings II Addition will be completed. She has heard that it will be in December. She would like to know if that is the case. School bus routes are affected by the i construction. (Oct. 4, 4:32 p.m.) SOLUTION: Provide Ms. Sundahl with information regarding the completion date of Schmidt Lake Road. N-1 `��i��`�rC� PROBLEM: Caller called after receiving the Plymouth News. Said she felt that the cost for the new Public Works Garage is excessive and encourages City officials to look for less expensive alternatives. (October 4, 6:43 p.m.) SOLUTION: No response to resident possible. Information passed along to Councilmembers via information memo. SON, did not leave address or vh PROBLEM: Caller encourages City to build bike paths around wildlife areas, rather than through them. He also encourages the City to take a firm stand in protecting wetlands when dealing with developers. He also suggests the City look for conservation groups to purchase wetlands in order to protect them. (Oct. 4, 9:46 p.m.) SOLUTION: Pass information along to City Councilmembers via information memo. RICHARD DUFFIN, 520 VINEWOOD LANE 55441, 544-7567 PROBLEM: Interested in finding out road resurfacing plans for Wedgewood and Vinewood, just north of Sunset Trail. (Oct. 5, 3:47 p.m.) SOLUTION: Provide Mr. Duffin with information on road resurfacing in this area. CIM OCT 11 190 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 8, 1990 TO: Fred Moore, Public Works Director FROM: Helen LaFave;lCommunications Coordinator SUBJECT: CALL ON CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE Delaine Sundahl, 5110 Saratoga Lane, 550-1717, called the 24-hour Customer Service Line on October 5, 1990. Ms. Sundahl would like to know when the Schmidt Lake Road extension near her home in the Wild Wings II Addition will be completed. She has heard that it will be in December. She would like to know if that is the case. School bus routes are affected by the construction. Please contact Ms. Sundahl and provide her with information on the completion of this construction project by Tuesday, October 9. Please forward a copy of your response to me. HL:kec cc: James G. Willis, City Manager S.F. 10/9/90 1 C.. 11th S. SG" a.,k1 on Oc♦-bc- 9. 19 90. S' 1• .: J a L0.lcc, R •wZ . j 'Fa bt L` p...rlet44 hi awe-%htr. CIM OCT 11 '90 I October 8, 1990 Ms. Delaine Sundahl 5110 Saratoga Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Ms. Sundahl: CIN OF PLYMOUTI+ sal Thank you for calling the Plymouth Customer Service Line. I have referred your concern about the completion of the Schmidt Lake Road extension near your home in the Wild Wings II Addition to Public Works Director Fred Moore. He will contact you shortly regarding this concern. Thanks again for bringing this matter to our attention. If you need any more information after speaking with Fred, please feel free to contact me at 550-5011. Sincerely, James G. Willis City Manager JW:kec cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director S.F. 10/9/90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 "1 OCT 11'90 October 8, 1990 Ms. Delaine Sundahl 5110 Saratoga Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Ms. Sundahl: CIN OF PLYMOUTH Thank you for calling the Plymouth Customer referred your concern about the completion Road extension near your home in the Wild Public Works Director Fred Moore. He will regarding this concern. Service Line. I have of the Schmidt Lake Wings II Addition to contact you shortly Thanks again for bringing this matter to our attention. If you need any more information after speaking with Fred, please feel free to contact me at 550-5011. Sincerely, James G. Willis City Manager JW:kec cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director S.F. 10/9/90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 8, 1990 Mr. Richard Duffin 520 Vinewood Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Duffin: .1- `k Thank you for calling the Plymouth Customer Service Line. I have referred your concern about the road resurfacing plans for Wedgewood and Vinewood, north of Sunset Trail to Public Works Director Fred Moore. He will contact you shortly regarding this concern. Thanks again for bringing this matter to our attention. If you need any more information after speaking with Fred, please feel free to contact me at 550-5011. Sincerely, James G. Willis City Manager JW:kec cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director S.F. 10/9/90 CIM OCT 11,90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 T—\\ CITY C October 9, 1990 PUMOUTR Richard Duffin 520 Vinewood Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Dear' Mr . Duffin: You made an inquiry on the City of Plymouth's Customer Service Line concerning the Street Reconstruction plans. Your inquiry was concerning the area in which you live on Wedgewood Lane and Vinewood Lane, north of Sunset Trail. The City has had an evaluation completed for all of the streets within our system. Because of the numerous miles of streets, our Reconstruction Program will be an annual project and require over 20 years before all of the existing streets have been reconstructed. All of the streets within the system are rated every other year and we have now been through two cycles of rating. Since the condition of the existing street system changes with each rating, we have not attempted to define a definite program over the entire 20 year period. We have defined a program for the five year period from 1990 through 1994. Neither Wedgewood Lane or Vinewood Lane is proposed for any reconstruction until after 1994. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 550-5080. Sincerely, _ 7,) � ' Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Helen LaFave,. Communications Coordinator Circ OCT 11 '9( 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE October 9, 1990 WrONW-RONR PROBLEM: Abandoned car at 11624 Highway 55. No current license on it. The car has been there for two years and is unsightly. (October 8, 1:17 p.m.) SOLUTION: See that the abandoned car is removed as soon as possible. I� CIM OCT 1 1 190 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 9, 1990 TO: Steve Correll, Support Services Supervisor FROM: Helen LaFave;'Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: CALL ON 24-HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE An anonymous call was received on the 24 -Hour Customer Service Line on October 8 to report an abandoned car at 11624 Highway 55 with no current license plate. The car has been there for two years and is unsightly. Please investigate this and report your findings to me by Tuesday, October 16. HL:kec cc: James G. Willis, City Manager S.F. 10/16/90 J CIM OCT Il 'QQ CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE October 10, 1990 H GREGORY 14811 GLEASON LAKE DRIVES 475-2 PROBLEM: Read in the Sailor a list of plat numbers and lot numbers slated for assessments. The daller said the information was meaningless to her. She is concerned that her area is maybe scheduled for some type of special assessment. (10/9, 10:52 a.m.) SOLUTION: The caller requests that somebody call her back to inform her whether or not her area is slated for an assessment. LARRY SCHMIDT, 9919 - 37TH AVENUE NORTH PROBLEM: The street in front of his house has been worked on all summer. It was promised that the street would be repaired by school and it still is not done. Mr. Schmidt is concerned that the City negotiated a "cost plus contract" with the contractor to do the work. He said it appears that the contractor has put this at the bottom of his priority list and works on it at will. He is concerned that the project will cost more than originally estimated due to the cost plus contract. SOLUTION: Mr. Schmidt asks that the City absorb all cost overruns associated with the project and that they not be assessed to individual property owners. He also suggests that in the future the City negotiate fixed price contracts with incentives, if necessary, to ensure that they are completed in a timely fashion. CIM OCT 1 '98 October 10, 1990 Ms. Ruth Gregory 14811 Gleason Lake Drive Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Gregory: CITY OF PLYMOUTR Thank you for calling the Plymouth Customer Service Line. I have referred your concern about special assessments which may be slated for your area to Public Works Director Fred Moore. He will contact you shortly regarding this concern. Thanks again for bringing this matter to our attention. If you need any more information after speaking with Fred, please feel free to contact me at 550-5011. Sincerely, Cits G. Willis Manager JW:kec cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director S.F. 10/10/90 CIM OCT 11 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 10, 1990 Mr. Larry Schmidt 9919- 37th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Schmidt: CIN OF PLYMOUTFF Thank you for calling the Plymouth Customer Service Line. I have referred your concern about road construction in front of your house to Public Works Director Fred Moore. He will contact you shortly regarding this concern. Thanks again for bringing this matter to our attention. If you need any more information after speaking with Fred, please feel free to contact me at 550-5011. Sincerely, o� (:ke—SG. Willis Manager JW: kec cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director S.F. 10/10/90 CIM OCT 11 `90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 5, 1990 Jerome and Ralph Begin 4575 Nathan Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 CIN OF PLYMOUTH SUBJECT: EROSION FROM PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9 AND EAST OF WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE Dear Jerome and Ralph: During the past several months, mud coming from your property has run onto the City bikeway and County Road 9 turn lane. In the past, City maintenance crews have cleaned this up on occasion at our expense. This letter is to notify you that, as the fee owner of this property, it is your responsibility to ensure that proper erosion control measures are in place. Any mud which is deposited onto the street or bikeway must be removed immediately and failure to do this is in violation of City Ordinance No. 90-30. Enclosed please find a copy of this ordinance for your review. Currently there is a small amount of mud on the County Road 9 turn lane. Please remove this as soon as possible to avoid any penalties for non compliance with this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me at 550-5079. Sincerely, Darrell Johnson Senior Engineering Technician DJ:kh cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer ,.Ae*rnk Boyles, Assistant City Manager CIAI OCT 11 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 9, 1990 Mr. Jerome S. Tart 1805 Shadyview Circle Wayzata, MN 55391 t a r CIN OF PLYMOUTFF SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Mr. Tart: I'am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I view.the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, James G. Willis C' y Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council - Fred Moore, Public Works Director Ms. Kay Tart 1700 Steamboat Drive Henderson, Nevada 89104 Cpm OCT 11 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 9, 1990 Mr. Donald Deslauriers 11104 Sunset Trail Plymouth, MN 55441 CIN OF PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Mr. Deslauriers: I am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, %tames G. Willis i ty Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director CIM OCT 11 '9t 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 9, 1990 Mr. & Mrs. 11018 Old Plymouth, SUBJECT: Bruce Thompson County Road 15 MN 55441 CIN OF PLYMOUTF+ EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Thompson: I,am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I'view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, lJes G. Willis y Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director CIM OCT I 1 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 \;Lb October 9, 1990 4 CITY OF Mr. & Mrs. Lester Schwartz PLYMOUT14 11014 Old County Road 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz: I am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully -appreciate you you have any questions hesitate to contact me Yours truly, 6CiJ es G. Willis y Manager r interest and concern in this matter. If with respect to this matter, please don't at 550-5011. JW: kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director cilia or T 11 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 9, 1990 Mr. Francis Bauer 11010 Old County Road 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 CIN OF PLYMOUTft SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear . I am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, AJ s G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director CIM OCT 11 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 �.- -460 October 9, 1990 Ms. Lucian Cavanaugh 10920 Old County Road 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 fib CIN OF PLYMOUTI-F SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Ms. Cavanaugh: I am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail- to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. . I view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, James G. Willis ,Jty Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director CIM OCT 11 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 October 9, 1990 Minnesota Partnership 10911 State Highway 55 Plymouth, MN 55441 CIN OF PLYMOUTFF SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Gentlemen: =-.- %06:L10 I am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, J s G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council' Fred Moore, Public Works Director O '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 t 1 1 October 9, 1990 Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Sherman 11009 State Highway 55 Plymouth, MN 55441 (9 CIN OF PLYMOUTH - SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sherman: I am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, J es G. Willis Ci y Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director I 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 OCT 11 '90 ir- %Q..b October 9, 1990 Mrs. Virginia Gerring 4338 Queens Way Minnetonka, MN 55345 CIN OF PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 73 Dear Mrs. Gerring: I am sure you are aware that private development interests have been exploring the feasibility of redeveloping the Schiebe Shopping Center area. Among the chief issues, from the City's perspective, in examining the proposal dealt with the matter of access. One major component involved the extension of County Road 73, northerly from Sunset Trail to Highway 55. This alignment would have required the acquisition of all, or portions of, several residential parcels. Yours was one. We have now been informed by the proposed developers, the Robert Larson Partners, that they are no longer proceeding with their plan. This will place -the matter of the extension of County Road 73 on a "back burner" until further interest emerges with respect to the Schiebe Shopping Center site, or other needs become apparent for the extension of the roadway. I.view the ultimate extension of County Road 73 to Highway 55 not so much as a question of "if," but rather "when." You can be assured that you and your neighbors will be informed if development proposals are received by the City which would require the extension of the road, or if the City on its own initiative determines to proceed. I fully appreciate your interest and concern in this matter. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact me at 550-5011. Yours truly, es G. Willis C ty Manager i JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CIM OCT 1 1 '90 �ac.o October 9, 1990 Mrs. Barbara Edwards 3935 Orleans Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Barbara: CIN OF PLYMOUTH Thank you for your 22 years of service to Plymouth as a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission! Over the past two decades, you have had the opportunity of drafting the blueprint for Plymouth's park system. In those early years, I know that there was a great deal more "hoping" than real "planning." The then Village of Plymouth had little in the way of funds for proper park development and was faced with other major problems of early growth, particularly those involving the installation of public utilities. You and your fellow PRAC members stuck with it and over the year, were able to not only develop comprehensive park plans, but execute them as well. The results are now throughout the community and bear witness to the fine work that you brought to PRAC. Your contributions over the years to the City, not only as a member of PRAC, but also as an active community citizen have been truly appreciated. We wish you and Jim both only the best in the years ahead. Yours truly, eG. Willis City nager JW:kec cc: Eric Blank, Director of Park & Recreation Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CSA? OCT I I 'gr CITY OF October 5, 1990 PLYMOL M + TO: PLYMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COORDINATORS SUBJECT: APPRECIATION MEETING On Thursday, November 8, 1990 at 6:30 p.m., I will host a special meeting of all the neighborhood watch coordinators. It will be held at our newest Fire Station at 3300 Dunkirk Lane. Please plan on joining us for an hour or so, and bring your significant other. We will provide all the pizza you can eat. No need to worry about dinner! Call community relations at 550-5188 to make your reservation. See you there! Sincerely, Richard J. rlqui Public Safety Director Plymouth Police Department RJC/sb 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 3400 PLYMOUTH ROULFVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TFLFPHnNF (6121 s5o-5onn C'A' OCT 1 I '90 5\ar..: CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 10, 1990 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember SUBJECT: Leroy Reinke Leroy Reinke left a message on my recorder late last night. He indicated that he had received a so-called "threatening letter" from the City. I returned his call at 8:05 a.m. this morning. He wasn't in, but when I reached him later we spoke for about 15 minutes. Leroy said he received a letter from Corrine Heine stating that he should sign the settlement relating to his property by October 11. Leroy is not satisfied with the minor way the contractor responded to the concerns which he listed about two weeks ago. You were going over there when I returned his call two weeks ago. After discussing this at length, I asked him what he is requesting of the City. He stated: 1. That his punch list, which you have a copy of, needs to be completed before he signs off in a'settlement. 2. That he wants more time from our legal department than October 11. Will you look into this and try to resolve the problem. Lastly, Leroy is interested in testifying at a budget hearing regarding attorney fees and how our city attorney's office operates in this regard. Please notify him of the budget hearing dates. cc: Mayor and City Council CIM OCT I i ,,,- STATE OF HH1E��VQ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PHONE NO. MEM REGION VMaMS - 1200 WARNER ROAD, ST. 772-7910 October 5, 1990 Mr. Blair Tremere City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Tremere: *"M2M PAUL, MN 55106 FILE NO. FILE CG PY RE: BEGIN PICNIC SHELTER VARIANCE, POMERIZAU LAKE RE EVES .. OCT 11 1990 CITY OF AYMOU"(44 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. I apologize for our cements being mailed late to the City. We are presently going through some staff coverage difficulties and will ensure in the future that our ca u nts are made. in a timely fashion. Let me address my September 10, 1990 on-site meeting with Mr. Begin and members of his family. We advised Mr. Begin that the purpose of our meeting was only to resolve the long-standing violations of DNR pemit rules at the shoreline; specifically, the retaining wall construction and grading/filling activities. We did resolve a course of action which was summarized in my September 13, 1990 letter to Mr. Begin. These actions will resolve only the protected waters permit violations at the site. The topic of the picnic shelter came up during our meeting, but I stated that our official camments on the variance would be made to the City. Joe Richter's September 18, 1990 letter contains our comments, but, unfortunately, the letter was late in arriving. The oamients accurately reflect our position; however, the City has the authority to make another decision based on sufficient findings. Again, I am sorry for any confusion which resulted from our involvement in this matter. I assure you that we will improve our response time. Sincerely, �W V(,�- J Linc Stine pj�gjonal Hydrologist C246:kap cc: Jeramme Begin Sherm Goldberg. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Ctm OCT 11 '90 minnesota department of health division of environmental health Q 925 s.e. delaware st. p.o.box 59040 minneapolis 55459-0040 (612) 627-5100 October 5, 1990 Plymouth City Council c/o Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Council Members: Re: Increased Bacteriological Monitoring Required for the City of Plymouth Because of recent changes in State rules and a review -of our population records, your community water supply (CWS) must increase the number of monthly water samples analyzed for bacteria. A new schedule for the number of samples required from CWSs based on the population served by the water system has been adopted into State rule and is enclosed with this letter. This new schedule is part of the amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986. Also, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has taken this opportunity to update our population records for the public water supplies in the State. Beginning in"January 1991 your system will be required to submit 50 water samples for bacteriological analysis every month. This requirement is based on a population served of 41,500 persons by your system. The procedure for analyzing these additional samples has not changed; one sample is analyzed by MDH and the remaining samples are analyzed by a certified water testing laboratory. Please make arrangements with your certified laboratory for the timely analysis and reporting of the analysis results to MDH. If you have any questions, please contact me at 612/627-5176. Sincerely yours, 7 Thomas A. Henning Public Health Engineer Section of Water Supply and Well Management TAH:bs Enclosure cc: Bob Fasching,Water Superintendent an equal opportunity employer Cly OCT 411M1�.1♦ J 4 CIM OCT 1 ! :' Total Coliform Sampling Requirements According to Population Served Minimum No. of Minimum No. of Population Routine Samples Population Routine Samples Served Per Month Served Per Month 25 to 1,000 1 59,001 to 70,000 70 1,001 to 2,500 2 70,001 to 83,000 80 2,501 to 3,300 3 83,001 to %,000 90 3,301 to 4,100 4 96,001 to 130,000 100 4,101 to 4,900 5 130,001 to 220,000 120 4,901 to -5,800 6 220,001 to -320,000 150 5,801 to 6,700 7 320,001 to 450,000 180 6,701 to 7,600 8 450,001 to 600,000 210 7,601 to 8,500 9 600,001 to 780,000 240 8,501 to 12,900 10 780,001 to 970,000 270 12,901 to 17,200 15 970,001 to 1,230,000 300 17,201 to 21,500 20 1,230,001 to 1,520,000 330 21,501 to 25,000 25 1,520,001 to 1,850,000 360 25,001 to 33,000 30 1,850,001 to 2,270,000 390 33,001 to 41,000 40 2,270,001 to 3,020,000 420 41,001 to 50,000 50 3,020,001 to 3,960,000 450 50,001 to 59,000 60 3,960,001 or more 480 CIM OCT 1 ! :' fl ASSURED 2650 Norwood Lane • Plymouth, MN 55441 , (612) 537-1615 ' J. 8 October,1990 Kim Bergman City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Mayor, OCT 11bit 1�,^ •I�v JJJ. -� I am enclosing an article that I would like you to take a look at. It regards law enforcement officers opening private automobiles that have had the keys locked in. It is a copy of an bulletin that was issued by the National Association of Chiefs of Police. I am the chairperson for the Minnesota Chapter of the Associated Locksmiths of America. This is a subject that interests my members greatly. I am also a citizen of Plymouth & have been since 1966. I have spoke to Dick Carlquist several times in regards to the issue of Plymouth officers opening locked vehicles & it always come down to the fact that the City of Plymouth & it's administration consider it a public service. I in fact see it as a infringment of trade. Several communities in this area have discontinued opening vehicles except in life threatening situations & I would like you to bring this issue up to the city council & give it serious consideration in Plymouth also. These cities include Minneapolis, Golden Valley, New Hope, Roseville & others. I have spoke to a couple of officers concerning opening of cars in the last few years & the feeling that I get is that they would rather be doing more productive work. I thank you for your consideration of this issue & if I can answer any questions for you please feel free to contact me at either 537-1615 days or in the evening at 559-2812. Sincerely Yours, bAt1L1V--ZU&1 �/ Daniel Bernier, CML OCT 1'�Q .. ' f Law Enforcement Use of Car Opening Tools by Emergency Agencies: Liability and Policy The National Association of Chiefs of Police issued a "Law Enforcement Train- ing Bulletin" to its members regarding the use of car opening devices by emer- gency agencies, and the legal liability it generates. For the benefit of our mem- bers, and with the permission of the NACP, we are reprinting portions of the bulletin In this issue. The Editor here is hardly any law enforce- ment publication or police sup- ply house that does not list the available "tools" which can be used to open many of the older and some of the newer vehicles that have attempted to build -in protection, using the most com- mon tool of all ... a "Slim Jim." Generally, this is a piece of flat steel about 14 inches long that slips between the window and the body of a car, and pushes or pulls the arm of the car lock. An expert can open your car before you can get the key in the lock! In the hands of ordinary citizens these are devices that more commonly come under the category of "burglary tools." Many police and sher- iffs departments, as well as hotel security and tow truck drivers, have carried these "Slim Jims" in the past simply because there is a call for someone to open a locked car. The driver has made the error of either leaving keys in the car, or claims to have locked them in the vehicle. There are oth- er more modern tools available that open locks, including picks. This training bulle- tin is directed toward official policy that should be adopted by your agency as to using any device to open a vehicle or any lock in a non -emergency situation. In general, the Auto Theft Committee of the National Association of Chiefs of Police recommends that unless a life threatening situation exists, the opening of locked vehicles or doors should be left to a professional locksmith. The reason: The high risk involved against the officer and the department for damage that may result in using these devices. New model cars often suffer damage to the locking mechanism and blame is placed on the department for these damages. This is particularly true of the new car models that have built-in protection against "Slim Jims."The change in locking devices came as a result of insurance losses suffered by the stolen cars easily entered and stripped. Even with a written permit from the car owner, a lawsuit can be expected should you damage the lock while acting as "the good samaritan." Some Insurance firms will cover your liability when your department steps out of its concept as a police agency and becomes a locksmith. It is possible to open one of the new locks and in so doing damage the door locking mechanism so that the driver could not unlock the door after he or she leaves the area—thus becoming injured as a result! From a simple $250 repairclaim the award in a civil action could go into the tens .of thousands of -dollars! Damage to the Paint and Body of the Car Many of us have been involved in helping some "lost soul" trying to get the lock open with a coat hangar, "Slim Jim," V or other device. Very often the metal sur- face of the car is damaged with scratches, paint is chipped, rubber vent linings are cut and may allow water to enter. Who is the perfect scapegoat forgetting damages? Yes, It Is that friendly officer or deputy sheriff who opened the car, or tried to open the car, and in doing so damaged private property. This is contrary to rules and common sense if no emergency exist- ed. Emergency Situations Even if your department had all the proper tools to open any vehicle today, the only time that police or fire depart- ments should open a locked car is in a life- and- death situation. A person or child who locks himself in a car could pose such a situation. In that instance the use of force to break a window would be so justi- fied if the lock could not be opened. While rare, from, time to time you may have driver who has been stopped and then locks the car, refusing to get out of the car, accept a traffic ticket, or face arrest for any reason. Even a tow truck ready to pull the car away will not get some drivers out. In that case you use non -lethal police 'chemicals that can, with no damage to a car, be sprayed into the vehicle causing the person to seek fresh air. No need to break a window or damage a car. There are few situations that fall un- der the "emergency" classification. How- ever, to a citizen in distress, the situation is always an emergency. The officer at the scene, however, must see that help is dis- patched, and explain that only a trained Kim= October 1990 CIAO OCTA _1 locksmith with proper tools is allowed, under liability restrictions and insurance rules of the city. Use Locksmiths Many motor clubs and car insurance policies provide payment for the services of a locksmith. Local police should radio for a locksmith who is licensed, insured for the liability, and has the proper tools. Police officers or sheriffs deputies should not be issued "Slim Jims" or other car opening tools. These are burglar tools. When used by licensed persons such as locksmiths, they are "tools of the trade." By confirming that a locksmith is enroute, this allows your officers to con- tinue routine patrol and reduces your lia- bility in non -emergency situations. Police or sheriff departments are not locksmiths nor in the towing business. If the person with the problem wishes to try and open his/her own vehicle with his/her own tools they should be advised that the damaged to the new cars can be considerable. They can, of course, try if they have proof the car is theirs. Auto Theft: "Slim Jims" and Other Tools Auto theft is a booming business. Po- lice should be aware of the devices used to break into and steal vehicles often carried in the guise of lost keys, etc. In large parking lots a "lookout" watches for the owner to go into a store, to the beach, or movie theater, and then in a few seconds can break into a car. Be sure that anyone having in their possession vehcicle open- ing tools is a professional locksmith in your community. Many locksmiths are members of local, state or national trade associations that set standards for their group. Law enforcement officers should be aware of tools used by auto thieves. The "Slim Jim" poses an easy item for a burglar to hide, often in a sock under the pants, inside a shirt, etc. A search should be made of any person who loiters near parked cars. It is a common practice for those who break into cars to sit and watch the victim leave the vehicle and then either by him- self or with someone else, to make a move to break Into the car. In many cases some will punch out trunk locks when they observe the victim placing valuables in the trunk, or simply smash a window. Kem= October 1990 Police Policy Re Car Entry The high cost of professional liability insurance has caused many police departments to re-evaluate their policy regarding opening locked vehicles. The cities of Seattle, Washington, and Winston- Salem, North Carolina, for example, have such policies in force. Conclusion While law enforcement officers are trained to serve the public, we know from past experience that we answer many trouble calls that are related to public service, and that some calls such as "locked cars" involve police in two dilemmas. Initially, to try and solve the problem for the victim. If a key is locked in the car it should be treated just as though the car itself has been disabled. You then call for a licensed locksmith who is trained to solve this kind of problem. The exception is common sense. That is where a life threatening situation arises. Then you are justified in using whatever force may be required. Our main concern is that you have verified that help is on the way. Keep in mind that other persons with these tools who are riot licensed are very likely to be car thieves and burglars. It should be handled and explained as a way to protect the person from damaging the lock of the vehicle. By having the avail- ability of trained locksmiths to do this work you will lessen your department and personal liability. Police officers are not locksmiths! Just as you would object to someone untrained doing police work, professional locksmiths have a valid reason to complain to your city or county when they pay a license fee to carry on this work. Thus it is good public relations to contact a .locksmith in your area to initiate a program. In turn, lock- smiths should contact your department and possibly help to set up a local standard procedure. 1;-, � The NACP has issued a Model Law Enforcement Policy for use by local police departments. Ifyou wanta copy of thispolicy, pleasesend astamped, self addressed business (#10) envelope to: Keynotes: NACP Policy 3003 Live Oak Street Dallas, TX 75204-6186 KILLEEN SECURITY PRODUCTS Manufacturers of interchangeable core and core -related products. 1 i Interchangeable with BEST-ARROW-EAGLE-FALCON- LOCKWOOD.10 keyways. Contact your distributor for more information. KILLEEN SECURITY PRODUCTS 33 Hermon St., Worcester. MA 01610 I Tel (508) 754-1714 Fax (508) 753-2183 Circle 18 on Reader Service Card OCT 11 10 October 11, 1990 �*4 Father Blair Barr St. Joseph's Catholic Church 8701 - 36th Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT OF PLYMOUTH CITY CODE AND ON -SALE LIQUOR POLICY WITH RESPECT TO MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM CHURCHES Dear Father Barr: The City Council, at their October 1 meeting, received a request from Ryan Construction Company, to eliminate current City Code and policy prohibitions against locating on -sale liquor establishments within 500 feet of church property. After some discussion of the item, the City Council directed that it be placed on the October 15 agenda to afford the •public an opportunity to share their concerns about the proposal. I have attached for your information, the report which the Council received, together with the proposed ordinance and policy amendments. You will note that the affect of the policy changes would be to eliminate any minimum distance requirement on on -sale liquor establishments from churches. The existing 500 foot requirement to schools would remain. On behalf of the City Council, I am inviting you to attend the October 15 meeting to share any concerns you may have about the proposed ordinance and policy amendments. The Council meeting commences at 7 p.m. If you would like, feel free to contact me on Monday, October 15,to get a better idea of what time this item may be disc4gsed. My phone number is 550-5013. FB:kec attachment cc: Mayor tanager & City Council elm OCT 11 '90 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000