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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 21,1990
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS -- Thursday, November 22, Friday,
November 23. City offices will be closed.
2. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING COMMITTEE -- Monday, November 26,
3:30 P.M., City Council conference room. The committee
will meet for the purpose of reviewing the layout of the
proposed building.
3. BUDGET STUDY MEETING -- Monday, November 26, 4:00 P.M.
Budget study meeting in City Council conference room.
4. BUDGET STUDY HEARING -- Monday, November 26, 7:00 P.M.
Budget study hearing in the City Council Chambers.
5. WETLANDS TASK FORCE -- Tuesday, November 27, 6:00 P.M.
The Wetlands Task Force will meet in the City Council
conference room.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL M 40RANDUM
November 21, 1990
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6. FINANCIAL TASK FORCE -- Wednesday, November 28, 4:00 P.M.
The Finance Task Force will meet in the City Council
conference room.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, November 28, 7:00 P.M.
The Planning Commission will meet in the City Council
Chambers.
8. HRA MEFOTING -- Thursday, November 29, 6:30 P.M. The
Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City
Council Chambers.
9. FIRE STATION I OPEN HOUSE -- Saturday, December 1, 9:00 -
11:00 a.m. Ribbbon-cutting ceremony - 10:00 a.m. A memo
from Lyle Robinson on the open house is attached. (M-9)
10. MEETING CALENDARS -- November and December meeting
calendars are attached. (M-10)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. ALPINE TREE/PLYMOUTH OAKS APARTMENTS -- Attached is a
report from Sergeant Larry Rogers which provides a status
report on the Alpine Tree and Plymouth Oaks apartment
project. (I-1)
2. MINUTES•
a. Municipal Legislative Commission, October 25, 1990.
(I -2a)
b. Housing and Redevelopment Authority, October 25, 1990.
(I -2b)
c. Plymouth Safety Committee, November 19, 1990. (I -2c)
3. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- The status report on Hennepin
County's application for a Waste Transfer Station is
attached. (I-3)
4. PETITION FOR MEDIATION SERVICES -- One November 19, the
Police bargaining group petitioned the State Bureau of
Mediation Services for a hearing on wages and insurance
reopener for 1991. A copy of the petition is attached.
(I-4)
5. 'A RESOLUTION OF TRUST' -- The attached article is taken
from a recent issue of the International Institute of
Municipal Clerk's publication. (I-5)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 21, 1990
Page 3
6. POLICE DEPARTMENT'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD --
Annually, Police Department employees recognize an
employee from its ranks for outstanding and excellence
service. This year two employees were recipients of the
award - Sue Bast, Senior Secretary, and Bob Nesbitt,
Investigator. Attached is a memo from Tom Saba
describing the accomplishments of both employees. (I-6)
7. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following
correspondence on City employees:
a. Letter of appreciation to Frank Boyles, from the
Welselos Scouts, Pack 481. (I-7)
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a. Letters from Plymouth residents commenting on the 1991
proposed City budget. (I -8a)
b. Letters to Byran Sykora, 4970 Quinwood Lane, and Tish
Callahan, 15025 - 48th Avenue No., from City Manager,
concerning their presentation at the November 19
Plymouth Forum. (I -8b)
c. Letter responding to Dwain and Gayle Sell, 4835 Ithaca
Lane, from City Manager, regarding the extension of
Schmidt Lake Road. (I -8c)
d. Letter from Frank Freels, 14264 - 23rd Avenue North,
to Mayor and Council, recommending a trail or sidewalk
be installed on Plymouth Boulevard from Highway 55 to
County Road 9. (I -8d)
James G. Willis
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 9, 1990
TO: Chief Richard J. Carlquist
FROM: Sergeant Lawrence Rogers
SUBJECT: ALPINE TREE/PLYMOUTH OAKS PROJECT
On 110890 I met with Greg Henricks, resident manager of the
apartment complex. I was informed that a contractor is being
hired to address all of the sheetrock problems in the building.
This is scheduled to be done within the next two weeks. The
defective handrailings that have been described in other reports
are due to be replaced within the same time period. As reported
earlier, our inspection report, as well as Lt. Scofield's Fire
Code Report, will be used by the management company in
establishing priorities for building repairs. Progress appears
to be moving gradually forward concerning both issues.
Mr. Henricks and I also discussed the people aspect of this
project, specifically, addressing ways in which a positive
reduction in police calls could be achieved. It was agreed that
the management company should be allowed sufficient time to
address the building defects and fire code compliance issues
before meetings with the apartment residents would be scheduled.
In this fashion, we would be in a better position to focus on
crime prevention and social service measures rather than having
our meetings develop into a complaint session concerning the
building conditions.
In late December, Mr. Henricks and I will establish a meeting
schedule with the tenants that will begin in January, 1991. Over
several months, it is our intention to provide evening
information sessions on domestic abuse, public nuisances, fire
prevention and property protection through September, 1991.
In December, I will provide you with an additional update
concerning the progress of our endeavors.
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cc: Sgt. Ron Foreman
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15oo Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
(612) 893-6650
THIRTY-FIRST MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Thursday, October 25, 1990
5:00 p.m.
Decathlon Athletic Club
Bloomington, Minnesota
The Thirty-first MLC Board of Directors meeting was called to
order by Jerry Briaas, Chairman.
Members present: John Pidgeon, Bloomington; Craig Rapp, Brooklyn
Park; Mayor Daniel McElroy and Linda Barton, Burnsville; Mayor
Tom Egan and Tom Hedges, Eagan; Mayor Frederick Richards and Ken
Rosland, Edina; Jon Elam, Maple Grove; Mayor Tim Bergstedt and
Jim Miller, Minnetonka; Mayor Kim Bergman and James Willis,
Plymouth; Steve Sarkozy and Vernon Johnson, Roseville; Dwight
Johnson, Shoreview; Mark Sather, White Bear Lake; Mayor Daniel
Guider; Woodbury and Barry Johnson, Woodbury.
Also present: Robert Renner Jr., and Heather Florine, Messerli
& Kramer.
Members Absent: Mayor Neil Peterson, Bloomington; Mayor James
Krautkremer, Brooklyn Park; Mayor Gary Peterson and Carl
Jullie, Eden Prairie; Mayor William Saed and Robert Schaefer,
Inver Grove Heights; Councilmember Don Ramstad, Maple Grove;
Mayor Gary Bastian and Mike McGuire, Maplewood; Ben Withhart,
Shoreview.
A motion was made by Willis, seconded by Guider to approve the
Minutes from the July 26, 1990, Board of Directors Meeting. The
motion passed unanimously.
Jullie presented the Treasurer's report. A motion was made by
Guider, seconded by B. Johnson to approve the Treasurer's
report. The motion passed unanimously.
Member Cities: Bloomington. Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Eagan,
Eden Prairie, Edina, Inver Grove Heights, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka,
Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury NOV
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The Operating Committee presented the proposed 1991 MLC Budget
to the Board of Directors for approval. A motion was made by
Willis, seconded by Sather, to approve the 1991 Budget. The
motion passed unanimously.
The Board then discussed revising the Joint Powers Agreement,
incorporating all past amendments, and eventually repassing the
revised document as a new Agreement. Presently, any amendments
made to the Joint Powers Agreement must be sent to all cities
for approval and signature. The Board discussed if it wants to
ease the restrictions on amending the Agreement by allowing
amendments to take place with Board action. The Board also
discussed whether each city should have one or two votes when
amending the Agreement.
After further discussion, the Board directed Renner to revise
the Joint Powers Agreement, incorporating past amendments. The
Board also directed Renner not to change the method by.which the
Joint Powers Agreement is amended. The Board of Directors will
review the revised Agreement at its January meeting. In the
meantime, Renner will address city councils regarding the issue
of votes at the time he addresses the councils regarding the
activities of the MLC.
The Board of Directors then considered the Operating Committee's
recommendation to approve Messerli & Kramer's proposal to renew
contract for 1991 lobbying services. A motion was made by B.
Johnson, seconded by F. Richards to approve Messerli & Kramer's
proposed 1991 contract. The motion passed unanimously.
Renner addressed the Board of Directors regarding the 1991
Legislative Program. The Board discussed the fact that in the
first few years of the MLC's existence, its legislative focus
was broad. Since then, the MLC has narrowed its issues down to
those relating to property taxes. Renner informed the Board
that the Operating Committee had formed a subcommittee to
outline its 1991 Legislative Program. Guider suggested it might
be in the MLC's best interest to maintain homogeneity in issues
in which the MLC will be actively involved.
The Board also discussed the 1991 goals and objectives for
Messerli & Kramer. Briggs reported on the Performance Review
Committee's process by which it evaluated Messerli & Kramer's
performance and the criteria they used to set the 1991 goals.
In addition to the goals already presented to the Board of
Directors, the Board directed Renner to contact all of the MLC
incumbent and newly elected legislators during the 1991
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Legislative session. The Operating Committee recommended to the
Board that the MLC host a breakfast meeting for new legislators
and city councils. The purpose of this meeting would be to
introduce the new legislators to issues of importance to the
MLC.
A motion was made by Guider, seconded by Rapp, to approve the
1991 goals with the addition of the orientation breakfast for
new legislators. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board then reviewed the Board of Directors survey results
regarding possible changes in future meetings and locations.
After further discussion and review of the survey, the Board
decided that the meeting times and frequency will basically
remain the same. However, it was suggested that the Board
meetings be more centrally located. The Operating Committee
will discuss this issue at its November meeting.
Renner distributed the final results of the MLC's legislative
survey and also reported on the Regional Breakfast Meetings.
The turnout at these meetings was very good. Forty-one of the
incumbents/challengers representing MLC cities were present at
at least one of the breakfast meetings. Every MLC city was
represented with elected officials.
Renner asked the Board of Directors if Messerli & Kramer should
produce another MLC Directory, in a format similar to that of
the 1988 Directory. The Board responded positively and directed
Renner to put the 1991 Directory together for the Annual
Legislative Dinner.
Renner also asked the Board of Directors to encourage their city
councils to set aside a time for Renner to address them on
behalf of the MLC. In preparation for those meetings, Renner
will draft a handout setting forth MLC accomplishments and a
condensed handout explaining the MLC's main positions in
property tax issues.
The Board then discussed the January 1991 Board Meeting and
Annual Legislative Dinner. After further discussion, the next
Board meeting will be held 5:00 Wednesday, January 16, 1990, at
the Decathlon Athletic Club. There will also be an Operating
Committee meeting at 3:00 that same day. The Annual Legislative
Dinner was scheduled for January 30, 1990, at the Decathlon
Athletic Club in Bloomington.
A motion was made by D. Johnson, seconded by B. Johnson to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 25, 1990
A special meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment
Authority was called to order by Chairman Crain in the City
Center on October 25, 1990, at 6:38 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Crain, Commissioners Ricker, Gutzman,
Ludiovissie, and Palmer
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Tremere, Housing
Specialist Dale, and City Clerk Rauenhorst
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Chairman
Crain, to approve the minutes of the September 27 special meeting
and the summary notes of the October 18 regular meeting.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING CDBG PROGRAM YEAR XVII FUNDING
Chairman Crain stated that a public hearing for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year XVII Funding had been
opened at the October 18 meeting and continued to this meeting.
No one appeared for the hearing, and he declared the hearing
closed at 6:40 p.m.
Community Development Director Tremere stated several
commissioners have asked why Day Care is not proposed for Year
XVII Funding as it has been through the Greater Minneapolis Day
Care Association in past years. He stated that staff finds it
should not be necessary to fund day care for calendar year 1991
based on the finding that the provider is only now completing
expenditures from their Year XV allocation. It appears the
current account balance, including already allocated Year XVI
funds, will meet the day care needs through 1991.
He stated that $25,000 in Year XVI funds will be available to the
Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association in 1991, and they could
seek a reallocation from another CDBG account through the HRA if
they found that the $25,000 was not sufficient for 1991.
Director Tremere stated another constraint on funding of day care
is the HUD rule which allows a maximum of 25% of CDBG funds to be
used for social service program activities.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 25, 1990
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Chairman Crain noted that nothing is proposed for the senior
citizen housing project through Year XVII CDBG funds.
Director Tremere stated that since the City does not presently
have an agreement with Hennepin County or HUD for the proposed
site, it would be difficult to allocate CDBG funds for this
purpose. Also, only portions of the project, such as site
improvements, would qualify as a bonafide activity for CDBG
funding. He stated that CDBG funds could be allocated for costs
of a study to determine senior housing needs in the community.
In addition, the HRA could hold a future hearing in 1991 to
consider reallocation of CDBG funds for senior housing purposes
during that year.
Commissioners discussed the time constraints at this point
because the City Council will be considering and acting upon the
City's budget very soon. It would be difficult to complete a
study and budget accordingly for the next step in the project
before the budget is adopted. Discussion was held on the extent
to which the Council should be requested to levy for 1991.
Commissioner Ricker asked commissioners whether they believe it
is likely that the project could go beyond acquisition of the
site in 1991.
Chairman Crain stated he would like to keep the options open and
have the flexibility to go beyond the stage of site acquisition
if possible.
Commissioner Ludovissie stated that if the HRA is serious about
pursuing the project, the Commission should reflect that to the
City Council either through the budget, CDBG allocation, or other
methods. The Commission needs to make a statement about their
commitment to the project.
He stated that he is comfortable that the demand for senior
housing is sufficient to warrant a completed project as soon as
possible. A market study could determine the type of rent
structures, but a market analysis is not, needed to begin the
project.
Commissioner Ricker stated he would like to see an updated market
study to determine the extent of the need today.
Commissioner Gutzman suggested that the HRA issue a statement of
intent to pursue a senior housing project whether all or a
portion of the allowable HRA levy is made and dedicated to a
senior project.
Commissioner Ricker stated the first step is site acquisition.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 25, 1990
Page 3
Director Tremere stated that because the land was purchased with
CDBG money, it can only be developed at a certain HUD approved
level of affordable housing. One proposed method for site
acquisition is for the HRA to sell the site to the City; the HRA
to reimburse HUD for the grant that bought the land; the title
could then remain with the City or be returned to the HRA.
Commissioner Ricker stated the HRA could then pay the City back
after bonds are sold for the building. -
Commissioner Gutzman stated that CDBG funds should not be
allocated to the senior project because the HRA could be
retaining the HUD constraints it is trying to eliminate through
sale of the property in the first place. The Commission
previously expressed its interest in pursuing a non -HUD project
if possible.
Director Tremere stated that if HUD involvement is not desired,
the senior project should not be included for CDBG allocation.
Commissioner Gutzman asked when the HRA will review the proposed
1991 HRA Fund Budget. Director Tremere stated the Commission
will be provided with the proposed budget in November.
Commissioners reviewed the expenditures and encumbrances to date
of the Year XVI CDBG funds. Director Tremere stated that Year
XIV funds have been fully expended. Year XV funds must be
committed or expended by December 31, 1990. Staff is comfortable
that this will occur, though the scattered site housing program
has been problematical in terms of finding appropriate property.
Commissioner Gutzman suggested funding of another "local" day
care program, such'as Head Start.
Director Tremere stated the current provider for day care has
been effective. He stated another provider could be considered
as long as the maximum for CDBG funding of human service programs
was not exceeded.
Commissioner Ludivossie stated he would like the Commission to
move toward more long term planning, rather than reactive
spending. He suggested that a potential project list be
developed so when opportunities of additional funds become
available, the Commission has a plan.
The Commission discussed various potential allocations for CDBG
funds.
Commissioner Gutzman recommended some funding for day care to be
included in the CDBG allocation for continuity. He suggested the
following breakdown: $15,000 - Day Care; $45,000 Housing
Rehabilitation; $80,000 Home Ownership; $35,000 Administrative
and Planning.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 25, 1990
Page 4
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Director Tremere stated staff would formally notify the Greater
Minneapolis Day Care Association of the additional funding, if
approved, so they have the opportunity to assist a few more
families.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Gutzman, seconded by Commissioner
Palmer, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 90-11, RECOMMENDING ALLOCATION OF
YEAR XVII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked that staff assemble information on
programs offered by other HRAs in the metropolitan area.
Chairman Crain asked that a description of the program and the
provider be included.
The Commission discussed the type of communication that should be
made to the City Council in order to move ahead with the senior
housing project.
Chairman Crain suggested that a memorandum be sent to the Council
from the HRA indicating the Commission's desire to move forward
with the project. Based on the current information, the
Commission's intent is to construction 'x' units of affordable
senior housing on the site previously proposed for CDBG senior
housing, with construction proposed to begin in the fall of 1991.
By December, the HRA anticipates providing the Council with a
rough outline of the project, timeline, cost estimates, etc.
Following this initial information, the HRA will provide results
of an updated senior resident survey to assess interest and
gather input on such a project.
Director Tremere explained the process necessary for acquisition
of the site.
Commissioner Gutzman left the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Chairman
Crain, that a request be sent to the City Council asking them to
authorize the Mayor and Manager to proceed with an updated needs
study for senior citizen housing, including funding as per the
financial analysis.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Commissioners expressed interest in holding a joint meeting with
the City Council in January or February to discuss the status of
the senior project in detail.
MINUTES - PLYMOUTH HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY `
October 25, 1990
Page 5
Chairman Crain stated he would send a memorandum to the Council
on behalf of the HRA as discussed.
Commissioner Ricker suggested that the memorandum point out the
conditions under which the HRA is asking the Council to proceed:
That the HRA intends to repay the City over a number of years for
the land as part of the bond sale for the building. Commissioner
Ricker stated it is important to get the market study information
to the Council as soon as possible to address the level of need.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Clerk
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 19, 1990
PRESENT: Tom Nelson, Scott Streacheck, John Ward, Andy Jordan,
Dave Johnson, Bob Fasching, Kevin Leuer, Don Kilian,
Bob Pemberton
ABSENT: Ken Johnson, Craig Bechtold, Don Kissinger
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Volker, Employee Benefit Administration, Dave
Drugg, North Star Services, Inc.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of October 17, 1990 Minutes. The minutes were
approved as submitted.
B. Trench Rescue Training Policy -- Bob Pemberton reported
that he will begin work with Lyle Robinson in developing
the trench rescue procedures and training program for
rescue personnel. The procedures and program should be
completed by March.
Bob Fasching reported that the trench excavation box had
been received. He advised the box has been assembled and
is loaded on a trailer for use.
C. Defensive Driving Training Classes -- Defensive driving
training classes for City employees were held on November
15 at Fire Station III. Bob Pemberton informed the
Committee that for next year's classes he will
investigate using video training tapes.
II. ACCIDENT REVIEW
The consent agenda was approved as submitted. The agenda
contained two vehicular accidents, and three personal
injury accidents. All accidents were determined
nonpreventable. Bob Pemberton will forward a report and
recommendations to the City Manager.
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 19, 1990
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III. OTHER BUSINESS
Safety committee member terms expiring the end of 1990
include divisions representatives from Sewer and Water,
Equipment Center, Police, City Center, Maintenance
Supervisors, and Police Supervisors. A memorandum to
these divisions will be sent asking that employees select
replacement representatives before December 31.
B. Commercial Vehicle Inspectign Report Forms -- Bob
Pemberton reported that upon receipt of the ordered daily
inspection forms, the inspection of City vehicles with a
rated GVW of 26,000 lbs, and any vehicle with a towed
unit rated GVW over 10,000 lbs will be implemented. Bob
stated the purchased forms will be used for approximately
one month. Bob and Jim Kolstad will be developing a new
inspection form which incorporates both State and City
inspection requirements.
Dave Volker inquired on the status of ventilation
modifications at the gun range. Bob Pemberton stated that
the modifications are being completed, after which a smoke
test will be conducted. Bob reported on a test conducted at
the gun range for lead levels. The test shows the range to
be below exposure requirements.
Kevin Leuer reported that the 3M Company is conducting the
associated traffic studies for the proposed Opticom System
free of charge. Results of the studies should be available
in January for Committee review.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 a.m.
GIM flat 19 '90
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 21, 1990
TO: James G. Willis, anager
FROM: Charles E. ill Community Development Coordinator, through
Blair Tremere, unity Development Director
SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY WASTE TRANSFER STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION (89057)
The City of Plymouth received 10 sets of plans on October 29, 1990, in
response to our letters of August 24, 1990, and August 31, 1990.
The Development Review Committee reviewed the revised plans on Wednesday,
November 7, 1990, but did not yet have the benefit of comments from the City's
engineering consultant. On November 13, 1990 the Development Review Committee
again considered the revised plans --with the engineering comments available.
On November 14, 1990 Hennepin County requested amendment to their Site Plan to
add a classroom facility.
A DRC Stage II letter has been sent to Hennepin County reviewing deficiencies
remaining and also requesting plan revisions reflecting the classroom
addition.
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HENNEPIN
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
Phone: (612) 348-6846
FAX: (612) 348-8532
November 14, 1990
Chuck Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMU ITY DEVELOPMENT OEPT.
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulveard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Subject: Conditional Use Permit Applicatio (89057)
Hennepin County Solid Waste Transfer a ion and Recycling Facility
Dear Mr. Dillerud:
Hennepin County would like to add a classroom to our proposed transfer station
in Plymouth. The classroom would be like the classroom/observation room you
saw at the station in Brooklyn Park. The classroom will primarily be used for
educational tours for school children. The school children will be able to
view the municipal solid waste transfer area and the recycling area safely
from one location.
The location of this room would be relocated to be above the transfer trailer
loading area on the west side of the facility. We will soon be submitting a
revised site plan and building plan to reflect the addition of a classroom
with the associated addition of parking space.
Please feel free to contact us regarding questions or to request additional
information. Inquires should be directed to Mr. Brent Lindgren of Hennepin
County at 348-6510 or myself.
Sincerely,
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Janet D. Leick
j/ Director
cc: Warren Porter, HC
Brent Lindgren, HC
Heyward Milford, HDR
1plyroom[lindgren]
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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November 20, 1990
Mr. Luther Nelson
Hennepin County Solid Waste Division
Suite 300
822 South Third Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
(89057)
Dear Mr. Nelson:
This letter is written to forward review comments and observations submitted
by the staff members at the November 7 and November 13, 1990, staff review
committee meetings regarding the above referenced application. During the
staff discussion of the application materials submitted, the following items
were addressed:
1. As of November 7, 1990, the Engineering Division had not completed review
comments concerning your latest set of plans for this project. Those
comments were available by November 13, 1990, and are included here.
2. Your landscape plan should be revised to delete lines on the structure
wall in the vicinity of the fire department connection.
3. Several of your plan sheets have not been altered to reflect the changes
in Annapolis Lane and the access road to Annapolis Lane to be consistent
with the Site Plan sheet. Specifically, the "proof of parking," signage,
lighting, and grading plans have not been all changed to reflect
modifications to the Site Plan. These modifications should be made so
that the plan set is consistent throughout the various sheets.
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4. None of the plan.sheets show the revisions to Annapolis Lane.
5. Please specify whether the front entry at Annapolis Lane will have a gate
provided. No reference is made on the plans to such a gate.
6. We have enclosed a copy of Plymouth fire department policy regarding the
installation of underground fuel tanks. Please incorporate these
standards on your plan sheets.
7. The fire inspector indicates that an additional fire hydrant is necessary
at the southwest corner of the west parking lot.
8. The waste oil receiving facility has been moved to a different location on
your latest plans. The fire inspector indicates that the receiving pipe
cannot be located in an exit way, and containment should be specified at
the location of the receiving pipe.
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9. Please specify the containment capacity of the hazardous waste area. The
entire area must have a 15 minute containment capacity based on the fire
flow of the sprinkler heads in that area.
10. The 950 contour on the driveway ramp coming out of the south side of the
building does not appear correct. Further along this driveway near the
entrance into the parking lot is another 950 contour. This implies no
grade on the driveway.
11. There is inadequate cover on the storm sewer near the following catch
basins: Catch Basin No. 2-0.8 feet; Catch Basin No. 3-0.8 feet; Catch
Basin No 4-0.9 feet; Catch Basin No. 5-0.7 feet; Catch Basin No. 8-2.2
feet; Catch Basin No. 9-1.2 feet; and, Catch Basin No. 11-1.9 feet. At
least 1.5 feet of cover shall be provided over the storm sewer pipe along
with special provisions for bedding.
12. The grading, drainage, and utility plan and site plan shall be revised to
show the widening of Annapolis Lane.
13. The existing flared end section for the storm sewer in the northwest
quadrant of Annapolis Lane and County Road 6 does not appear to be
necessary with the regrading of the waste transfer site. The grading
plan/utility plan shall be revised to show how this will be eliminated if
it is no longer necessary.
14. The construction plans for the widening of Annapolis Lane will require
relocating existing storm sewer at the intersection of Annapolis Lane and
County Road 6. The plan shall be reviewed to show the relocation of the
storm sewer along with existing water main, which includes a gate valve
within the intersection.
Please indicate if Annapolis Lane can be widened to the east within the
existing right-of-way, or will construction easements be required for the
property to the east?
15. Show the construction limits on the east side of Annapolis Lane to include
any driveway reconstruction.
16. I have enclosed updated sheets which are to be used in lieu of the ones
now shown on your detail sheet C.
17. Please specify on your plan sheets a screening/painting of your roof top
mechanical equipment consistent with the City of Plymouth's Zoning
Ordinance.
18. This will acknowledge the November 14, 1990, letter of Janet D. Leick,
Director of the Department of Environmental Management for Hennepin
County, wherein a desire to add a classroom to the proposed transfer
station was indicated. Your letter indicates that you will soon be
submitting a revised Site Plan and Building Plan to reflect the addition
of a classroom with the associated addition of parking spaces. That
revised Site Plan and other plan sheets included within your application
should incorporate the modifications and corrections noted above as well.
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19. Please also amend your narrative statement in support of your Conditional
Use Permit application to include reference to the proposed classroom
facility and describe in detail the,purpose and use of that portion of the
transfer station facility.
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of those review items identified
during the staff review of the application materials. You should respond to
the above review comments in written and/or graphic form as appropriate. Your
earliest response in written and/or graphic form to the above points will
permit us to continue processing the application for review by the Planning
Commission. You should respond to all of the items.
Once the additional and/or revised information is submitted, the staff members
will in turn review the information to verify that all the items have been
addressed. If any additional comments arise from that staff review,
correspondence similar to this letter will be promptly forwarded to you. If
you have questions relating to the above review comments, or if you feel a
more detailed discussion (through a meeting with the staff members) is
warranted, please feel free to contact our office at your earliest
convenience.
We anticipate working with you through the completion of the review process.
Hopefully, this information will assist you.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
cc: File 89057
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BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES
STATE OF MINNESOTA
1380 ENERGY LANE, SUITE 2
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55108
PETITION FOR MEDIATION SERVICES
(PUBLIC SECTOR)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
Case Number
History File
❑ 30 Day Teacher ❑ 45 Day
Mediation Period Commenced on
. Mediation Period
Ends on
Name of Petitioning Organization: LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
Address: 10800 T.yndal P Ave, So. #355 City: Bloomington State: MN Zip: 55420
Phone: (f 12) 881-5005
Name of Representative: Roland Miles, Business Agent
Address: —SAME— City: State Zip:
Phone: f )
Name of Other Party: CITY OF PLYMOUTH (Patrol)
Address: 3400 Plymouth Blvd. City: Plymouth State: MN Zip: 55441
Phone: (612) 550-5010
Name of Representative: Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager
Address: 1400 Plymouth Blvd. City: Plymouth State: MN Zip: 55441
Phone: ( 61$ 550-5010 —
Name and Address of Additional Persons to be Notified of Meetings:
Tim (lip
3102 Hwy 55
Hamel, MN 55340
Type of Governmental Agency: ❑ County M Municipality ❑ School Dist. ❑ SpBdComm. ❑ State ❑
Type of Mediation Requested: M Contract
❑ Grievance
Type of Bargaining Unit Involved: (file a separate petition for each appropriate unit)
Check the ONE designation which is most applicable:
❑ K-12 Teachers
❑ Registered Nurses/LPN
® Police/Fire/Corrections
❑ Clerical/Administrative
❑ Supervisory
❑ Social Services
❑ Confidential
❑ Maintenance & Trades
❑ Principals/Asst. Principals
❑ Service & Support
Status of Employees Involved: 0 Essential ❑ Other Than Essential
❑ Hwy/Public Wks/Pks.
❑ Technical
❑ Higher Education Instructional
❑ Wall to Wall
❑ Other Professional
❑ Other
Number of Employees in Unit: 10 Number of Prior Negotiating Meetings Held: 3 Date of 1 st Negotiating Mtg:
Concise Statement of the Nature of This Dispute and Unresolved Issues: Wages and Insurance reopener f or 1991.
Date Current Contract Expires:12/31/91
Check if This is a First Contract ❑
Date of Petition: 11/19/90
Date Copy Sent to Other Parties Listed Abovel 1 / 19 /90
x
Authorized Signature
Business Agent
Title of Person Signing this Petition
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Mediator Assigned: Date Assigned:
Date of First Mediation Session: Number of Mediation Sessions Held:
New Contract Expiration Date: Date Case Closed Out:
BMS Form ME -00022-01
(Rev. 3/89)
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Mediator
A Resolution of Trust
Henry Clay once said that `government is a trust and
the officers of. the government are trustees" and that
"both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit
of the people." John Adams added that "the happiness
of the people is the sole end of government" In an ideal
community our citizens would be so'interested and self -
motivated they would educate themselves; but this is the `
real world, and the bottom line is that the tasks of good
government fall to us and those with whom we work.
The very nature of our job casts us into the role of
public servant and upon our shoulders rest the very
sacred public trust. If. we believe this, we will not treat
• our citizens as an impediment to our work, but as the.
reason for it. We will act and speak in a way that proves
we are worthy of that trust, so that the members of our
community, will see that being a publicservantis not just
a job for' us — it's a way of life!
If we want to change our community's perceptions and
attitudes, we need to regain their trust.
Let's try to view each citizen's request as our oppor-
tunity to help a member of our community understand
a complicated system.
Let's spend less time defending what we do, and more : ,
time evaluating what _went wrong.
Let's stop assuming that we are always right.
°Let's "shoot from the hip" less, and be more sensitive
to what's going on in our community so that we can more
accurately answer questions on issues that impact our'-
office.
ur'office.
_ Let's continue to polish our. skills 'and' improve our;
education. w
Let's work with those j in our organization to achieve
harmony -and credibility so that the next time one of us M
says to a group ,of community leaders: '-'I'm from the
government; I'm here to help you," they will believe us.
(Editor's note: for further information, contact Ranette
Boyd, `CMC/AAE, at P. O Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457,-
telephone:
9457;telephone: 806/767-2025.) OM NOV,
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Dear -Mayor And City,Councilt.,
:on Plymouth
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-attention a safety I am bringing to your
Boulevard from Highway 55 to New Highway 9.--
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o to three times daily - and see people
is travel!. thboul .boulevard tw
ging, bicycling, and roller blade'skating both at
wa k' November 8th, at 1 ing, jogi
night and in the daytime.- Thursday night, Novem
approximately 8:40 P.M. I almost hit two joggers dressed in
black, going north on Plymouth Boulevard past the City Center
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parking lot.
Since Cub Food is now being built and we will probably.have more
-traffic and walking people in this area, I feel the city should
'look at makingla trail or sidewalk- " V'
along Plymouth.Boulevard.
tils but
..:.,.-know everything has its priorities, I request-serious,,con--
Plymouth Boulevard.
safety on Plymo,
sideration for improved
Sincerely,
rank H. Freels
A Concerned 'Citizen