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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-21-1990CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 21, 1990 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING NO WINNER Next Week: $200 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Tuesday, December 25. 2. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, January 7, 7:00 p.m. 3. MEETING CALENDARS-- Meeting calendars for December and January are attached. The January calendar has been revised to reflect the change in Planning Commission meeting from January 9 to January 16. Also attached is the 1991 Council calendar and meeting schedule. (M-3) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 21, 1990 Page 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. MINUTES• a. Schmidt Lake Road Alignment meeting notes, December 17, 1990. (I -la) b. Plymouth Safety Committee, December 19, 1990. (I -lb) c. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, November 15, 1990. (I -lc) 2. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- November activity reports for the Police and Fire Divisions are attached. (I-2) 3. COUNTY ROAD 6/VICKSBURG LANE INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION -- Attached is a memo from Fred Moore dealing with how this intersection can be constructed next spring. The contractor for the project, C.S. McCrossen, will be requesting some temporary closure of Vicksburg Lane. Any closure of this roadway will be a major inconvenience and if ultimately required, must be carefully scheduled so as to avoid any more disruption than is absolutely necessary. As Fred notes, this matter will be further discussed between the County, McCrossen, and our engineering staff before it is submitted to the City Council. (1-3) 4. STREET MAINTENANCE COSTS -- Members of the Special Assessment Committee at their last meeting requested information on the costs to maintain the City's street system. Attached is a memo from Fred Moore with the information as requested. According to Fred, based on expenditures in 1989 for maintaining 4992 lane -miles of streets, -the cost per lane mile was $2,050. A two lane street therefore costs out to $4,100 per mile. (I-4) 5. COUNTY REPORT ON FISCAL DISPARITIES PROGRAM -- The Hennepin County Board has issued the attached report, 'Ila The Share Fair?" The report focuses on the growing level of tax exports from communities in Hennepin County. Also attached is a letter to Sam Sivanich from the City Manager supporting the County's position on the fiscal disparities program. (I-5) 6. DISPOSITION OF LIQUOR VIOLATION FINE - For the Council's information, the $2,000 fine against Kennys, Inc., was received on Monday, December 17. (I-6) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 21, 1990 Page 3 7. WASTE TRANSFER STATION -- The status report on Hennepin County's application for a Waste Transfer Station is attached. (I-7) a. NEW POLICE OFFICERS -- Conditional offers of employment have been made to two officer applicants. The offers were based on the successful passing of physical and psychological examinations. Attached is a memo from Dick Carlquist issued to Police Personnel on the hiring status of the new officers. (I -8a) b. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence concerning City employees: (1) Police Department commendation award to Sergeant Ronald Foreman for the outstanding work he has done with the Plymouth Domestic Abuse Project. (I -8b-1) (2) Letter of appreciation to Officer John Larson from Cub Scout Pack 538. (I -8b-2) 9. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Mayor and City Council from City Attorney, concerning the approval of final plans and specifications and advertisement for bids for Northwest Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project. (I -9a) b. Letter from Steve Erickson, Erickson's New Market, to City Manager, commenting on the December 17 "City Business" article on the Northwest Sanitary Sewer Project. (I -9b) c. Letter to Mr. C. L. Borsos, President, Lorain Maintenance of Way, Inc., Hamel, from City Manager, commenting on discussions held at their December 18 meeting on the accommodation of extending sanitary sewer service to the City of Medina. (I -9c) d. Letter from Jon Elam, City Administrator, Maple Grove, to City Manager, declining the request for Maple Grove to participate financially in the DARE Program at Sunny Hollow Elementary. (I -9d) e. Letter from Kimberly Roden, Administrator, Community & Government Relations for Minnegasco, to Fred Moore, on their meeting to discuss the extension natural gas service lines along Bass Lake Road. (I -9e) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM December 21, 1990 Page 4 1. f. Letter responding to Jay and Rena McBroom, 11735 52nd Avenue North, from Myra Wicklacz, on the layout of their property and the utility and drainage easements over them. (I -9f) g. Letter from Steve Miller, Plymouth Speed Skating Club, to Mayor Bergman, on the Parkers Lake lighting upgrade. (I -9g) h. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Black, 18610 34th Avenue North, from Blair Tremere, concerning the Len Busch Roses lighting abatement agreement. (I -9h) i. Letter to Horst Rechelbacher, Aveda Corporation, from Mayor Bergman, on the consideration of the company to consolidate its operations in Plymouth. (I -9i) j. Letter sent to Mayors of Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove and Minnetonka, from Mayor Bergman, on their interest in holding a bimonthly Mayors' breakfast. (I -9j) k. Letter from Plymouth citizen, to Mayor Bergman, supporting wetlands protection legislation for the City. (I -9k) 1. Letter from Ivadell Farrell, 1155 Kingsview Lane, and Paul and Pam Anderson, 3898 Orleans Lane, to Mayor Bergman, on the extension of Council terms. (I-91) m. Letter to Sagamore Management Association, from Fred Moore, conveying the winning "Cash for Trash" check won by Building No. 7 of the development. (I -9m) n. 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DSC � ; .) �A-3 R-12/20/90 1991 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE *Board of Review - April 15 Reconvened Board of Review - April 30 BUDGET TOWN STUDY REGULAR SPECIAL MEETINGS OPEN HOLIDAYS SESSIONS JANUARY 7, 28 22 (Area 3) 14 1, 21 --- FEBRUARY 4 25 11 (Area 4) --- 18 --- MARCH 4, 18 --- --- 11, 25 --- --- APRIL 1, 22 *15, *30 8 (Area 2) 15, 29 --- MAY 6, 21 (Tues.) --- 13 27 --- JUNE 3, 17 --- --- 10, 24 --- --- JULY 1, 22 --- --- 8, 15, 29 4 --- AUGUST 5, 19 --- --- 12, 26 --- --- SEPTEMBER- 3 16 --- --- 2 --- OCTOBER 7, 21 --- 28 (Area 1) 14 --- --- NOVEMBER 4, 18 --- --- 25 11, 28-29 --- DECEMBER 2, 16 --- --- 23, 30 25 9 1991 MEETINGS 21 5 4 17 10 1 *Board of Review - April 15 Reconvened Board of Review - April 30 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: December 18, 1990 TO: F' a (City Project No. 907) FROM: &Ianiel L. Faulkner, City Engineer SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD ALIGNMENT BETWEEN VICKSBURG LANE AND FERNBROOK LANE CITY PROJECT NO. 907 On Monday, December 17, 1990, the attached list of people met on-site to walk the two proposed alignments for future Schmidt Lake Road adjacent to the subdivisions Silverthorne, Tyrell, and Fernbrook Woods. This on-site meeting was held at the request of the adjacent property owners and coordinated with Councilmember Carole Helliwell. The two alignments which had previously been staked in the field by BRA surveyors include a southern alignment adjacent to the property lines of the three named subdivisions and the second alignment follows the section line in a straight through east/west direction. Dan Edgerton had prepared a drawing indicating the plan view of the two alignments on an aerial map showing the area of construction disturbance with each alternative. In addition, he had prepared a preliminary profile grade for both alignments. These drawings were reviewed with all those in attendance at the meeting. The southern alignment, which would necessarily remove a substantial number of trees, would not infringe into a corps wetland area. The straight through alignment would substantially infringe into the wetland area and also cause the removal of a substantial number of trees and the construction would entail severe cuts and fills. It was the consensus of the homeowners in the group that they desired to move the road as far to the north as possible. They presented an alternative to shift the road northerly adjacent to the Soo Line railroad tracks but this would require the total width of the roadway to run through the wetland area for a substantial distance as well as adding length to the necessary roadway. Councilmember Helliwell suggested that this would not be an acceptable alternative for further consideration. In discussing other potential alternative locations, it was the generally held opinion of the homeowners that they would prefer a roadway adjacent to their back property lines rather than additional residences which may occur if the road was pushed far enough northward to allow development on the south side of future Schmidt Lake Road. Councilmember Helliwell suggested to the homeowners that they prepare their alternatives and present those to the City for consideration. There was some concern expressed regarding an all or nothing alternative and it was agreed that a "best fit" type alternative could be considered which would impact the wetlands and the existing trees to the least degree possible. CIM DEC 21 T SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD ALIGNMENT December 18, 1990 Page Two The timing of when the citizens needed to present their proposal to the City was discussed next. It was explained that the City's watermain project between Fernbrook and Vicksburg is currently on hold until the Schmidt Lake Road alignment is determined. Therefore, it is imperative that this decision be made in the near future and the residents agreed to meet in the very near future to finalize their request to the City. DLF:kh attachment cc: Fred G. Moore Jim Willis CIM DEC 21 TO Monday December 17, 1990 SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD - ALIGNMENT WALK NAME ADDRESS 01M DEC 211 Fred Moore City of Plymouth Joe Richter DNR Dan Edgerton Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. Dan Faulkner City of Plymouth 1. Charles Pratt 15020 48th Avenue No. 2. Mick Hutson 15030 48th Avenue No. 3. Gary Doyle 4835 Juneau Lane Carole Helliwell City of Plymouth Gary Laurent Laurent Development 4. Jennifer Wanger 15000 48th Avenue No. 5. Tish Callahan 15025 48th Avenue No. 6. James Sewdberg 4830 Ithaca Lane 7. Tony Hanlin 4820 Ithaca Lane 8. Richard Svigel 4845 Ithaca Lane 01M DEC 211 Nb PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE December 19, 1990 PRESENT: Tom Nelson, Bob Fasching, Scott Streachek, John Ward, Craig Bechtold, Kevin Leuer, Don Kissinger, Andy Jordan, Dave Johnson, Don Kilian, Bob Pemberton ABSENT: Ken Johnson ALSO PRESENT: Dave Drugg, North Star Services, Inc. I. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of November 21, 1990 Minutes The minutes were approved as submitted. B. Onticom Traffic Signal System -- The committee viewed a 10 -minute videotape on the Opticom traffic system. Kevin Leuer informed the committee that a proposal had been prepared by 3M Company which recommends a seven phase implementation plan of the system. The first phase addresses five key intersections located adjacent to city fire stations. The remaining phases involves the main thoroughfare corridors throughout the City. The vehicle emitters are also being recommended for purchase in three phases, with the first response vehicles being equipped initially. Kevin stated that a study conducted for a 20 month period (January 1989 through September 1990) on Plymouth public safety emergency response calls, indicated city emergency response vehicles had to access approximately 9,000 intersections that may have required running a red light. Scott Streachek and John Ward stated concern with future traffic impacts on County Road 9 with the Rainbow/Target Greatland development. Motion was made by John Ward, and Streachek, that the Plymouth Safet the Opticom Traffic System from th perspective for emergency response recommends to City administration the adoption of such a system. II. ACCIDENT REVIEW seconded by Scott y Committee supports e traffic safety vehicles and that they investigate A. Consent Agenda -- The consent agenda was approved as submitted. The agenda contained two personal injury accidents. Both accidents were determined nonpreventable. Bob Pemberton will forward a report to the City Manager. CIM DEC 21 '90 PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE December 19, 1990 Page 2 B. Vehicular Accident Review -- The committee reviewed one vehicular accident and tabled another accident to the February meeting. The accident reviewed was determined to be nonpreventable. A report and recommendation will be forwarded to the City Manager. C. Glass Breakage Claim --The committee reviewed a glass breakage claim involving an unknown object striking the windshield of a city vehicle. III. NEW BUSINESS A. 1991 Safety Committee -- The 1991 Safety Committee roster was distributed to committee members. New members to the committee include: Tim Ficek, representing Sewer and Water employees; Russ Elzy, representing Equipment Center employees, Scott Streachek, representing Police Officers; Jan Wendland, representing City Center,employees; and Joel Franz (for period January -April), and Larry Rogers (for period May -December, representing Police Supervisors. John Ward moved and Scott Streachek seconded a motion, recommending to the Police Department Supervisors that for continuity on the Safety Committee, they reconsider their split member appointment and appoint one single member to the two year term Motion carried. B. 1991 Safety Event Calendar -- The 1991 safety calendar was reviewed by the Committee. Bob Fasching inquired as to the class hours for the April CPR/First Aid training classes. Bob Pemberton advised the classes will be set up as two hour sessions. C. January Meeting _ The Plymouth Safety Committee Breakfast for outgoing and new committee members will be held at the Plymouth Place Hotel on January 16. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 a.m. CRA IEC 21 "So BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of November 15, 1990 Call to Order: The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Peter Enck at 11:35 A.M., Thursday, November 15, 1990, at the Minneapolis Golf Club. Roll Call: Crystal: Commissioner Bill Monk Golden Valley: Commissioner Ed Silberman Medicine Lake: Commissioner John O'Toole Minneapolis: Not represented Minnetonka: Commissioner David Sonnenberg New Hope: Commissioner Peter Enck Plymouth: Commissioner Fred Moore Robbinsdale: Not represented St. Louis Park: Commissioner Donald Rye Engineer: Len Kremer Counsel: Curt Pearson Corps of Engineers: Bill Spychalla Recorder: Elaine Anderson Approval or Correction of Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Rye that the October 18 minutes be approved. Carried unanimously. Financial Statements: Mr. Silberman presented the financial statements for the period ending October 18 showing a checking account balance of $62,423.28, an investment balance of $285,073.49, and a construction account balance of $239,543.75 plus the $5,000.00 which is earmarked for Medicine Lake. The treasurer's report was filed for audit. Mr. Silberman expressed concern about the amount the engineering fees for the year will exceed budget. Mr. Kremer explained that there had been an unforeseen amount of work in water quality especially and that there most likely would be a $20,000 overrun. Presentation of Invoices for Payment: None. Communications Chairman: 1. Chairman Enck reported that he had received a notice about the NAFSMA annual meeting in New Orleans on December 11-12. 2 He had received a communication from Mr. James (?) of the Thompson Land Development regarding a permit application (City of Plymouth). 3. He had received letters from Mr. Pearson regarding Glenwood Inglewood and also the flood reduction agreement. 19Q41PtDEC 21 TI; f.. 2 4. He had a phone call on October 22 from a Lorrie Werner and had referred him to Mr. Odland of Golden Valley. R• Counsel: 1. Mr. Pearson reported that he had met with Mr. Monk and Mr. Howard Lawrence regarding appraisals. 2. Mr. Kannankutty had contacted him regarding Glenwood Inglewood. Mr. Kannankutty had indicated that he thought the resolution was consistent. 3. He and Mr. Spychalla had had a meeting at Golden Valley Country Club regarding moving the structure from the east end to the west. end. Golden Valley representatives included the pro, the groundskeeper, and the committee. Mr. Pearson said he wished to commend Mr. Spychalla who had taken a look at some of the suggestions with the design people. They are talking about building 'the structure in the Fall of 1992. They would like us to pick up the cost of a Golf *Club architect to look at the design. The City of Golden Valley could handle the compensation also. Mr. Spychalla said the structure will not be as effective in the west end but that it may be workable. Mr. Kremer asked if there could be a fish barrier. Mr. Spychalla indicated that it would be close but that it may be possible. Mr. Spychalla will look into the possibility of installing a fish barrier to keep the rough fish from swimming upstream. Commissioners: 1. Mr. O'Toole had had a letter from Ms. Bridget Jodell of the Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens inviting him to a Board of Directors meeting on December 10 at the home of Katherine Flaherty. They are interested in the status of water quality improvement project of Medicine Lake. Ms. Jodell asked for additional copies of the plan. They had also extended an invitation to Mr. Kremer. They don't like the idea of killing fish in Medicine Lake. They do not believe that we can just kill the rough fish. 2. Mr. Silberman had had a communication from the American Society of Civil Engineers regarding the Corps proposing a large increase in funds. For example, a permit for doing any kind of work in the water wetlands (delineation fees, EIS ratings, etc.) would cost $2000. Mr. Silberman expressed that philosophically this is a big jump at one time. It was asked whether other governmental agencies should be subject to such a fee. It was stated the user should pay the fee. It was expressed that it is not going in the right direction. 3. Mr. Rye reported the following: a. The first meeting of the #509 Rules Committee had been held and both he and Mr. Moore had attended. The agenda mostly consisted of explaining how they were going to conduct the process. They said they would accept comments but they would not be bound by them. Everything has to be done by March. Mr. Rye expressed interest in receiving the first cut of the rules which is to be ready before the next meeting. b. Hennepin Conservation District Groundwater Policy. He said the municipalities are going to have their work cut out for them. We need to be aware of the policies both from the viewpoint of the Commission and the municipalities. He had received a copy of the handouts yesterday. It indicates in a general way what seems to be coming as far as guidelines are concerned. They seem to be imposing a massive structure. am DEC 2 . k C� 3 Other: Mr. Spychalla reported that the Corps of Engineers is extending our project to 1993. If we can't make it by that time, we can ask for another extension. Engineer: Mr. Kremer had received a copy of the draft scoping document for the Highway 100 project. He will look at it between now and the next meeting. The comment period is from November 13 to December 21. Mr. Monk said we must be sure our concerns are expressed as this is all- encompassing. Mr. Silberman asked about the drainage at 36th Street. 2. The EPA regulations have come out. There are many changes and sample procedures. There are some new policies about applying for permits. In our cooperative effort with MnDOT, Hennepin County, and Minneapolis, it may be wise for the Commission to apply for the permits. The problem of proposing mitigation was mentioned. This was a major discussion this problem at the American Water Resources meeting in Denver earlier this month. Units of government and private individuals should consider getting a group permit. It was asked whether we should have a subcommittee take a look at the report. Mr. Kremer said he had made some calls and they could have a session at the Barr office. Mr. Silberman indicated that it would be useful and that he would go. Only Minneapolis is affected at the present time. Chairman Enck asked Mr. Kremer to keep the Commission informed as to developments. 3. Mr. Kremer reported on a communication from Mr. Spychalla regarding Westbrooke Road. A meeting had been held with Golden Valley about easements. Mr. Odland suggested some materials that could be used to steepen the slopes so the trees would not have to be removed. Mr. Spychalla was responding to that suggestion. It would not work out. Mr. Odland then counteracted with the suggestion of a smaller structure but also said he was going to recommend that nothing be done right now. Perhaps when it has to be replaced a smaller structure could be built. Mr. Kremer is going to provide some information to Golden Valley. This will only affect those who are close and those who are downstream. 4. Mr. Kremer said a meeting has been scheduled with PCA to talk about the recommendation in connection with the Medicine Lake improvement project and to see if any of the stormwater pond in the direct tributary could be retrofitted. This meeting will be held November 27. New Business 1. Construction of Glenwood Inglewood Tank. A request was received for Commission comments on the construction of a proposed storage tank for the Glenwood Inglewood facility located in the City of Minneapolis along Bassett Creek immediately downstream of the Fruen Mill dam. It consists of construction of a 256 SF concrete slab and a12.5 foot diameter stainless steel tank. The management envelope is 818.0 and the base and tank will be built at 817. The tank will be above the flood level.- Construction will result in 5 CY of floodplain filled. Conveyance is critical along this reach of the creek, but the fill in the floodplain will not increase the flood elevation. Mr. Moore moved approval in accordance with the engineering recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Silberman. A long discussion followed. Mr. Monk stated that it seems contrary to our action regarding the Jancik request. Mr. Kremer said they were the same type of request. Mr. Moore said he does not agree with the statement that there should be no building in the flood plain. Mr. Sonnenberg said this particular request is an enlargement of an activity in the flood plain. Mr. Pearson asked if CIM DEC 2.1 `,:1 4 the tank could be on the west of the building. Mr. Silberman withdrew his second. It was stated that the options would be to agree to the motion, to have Glenwood Inglewood come back, or to table It. Mr. Rye expressed that we are on "thin ice" and that he would like to know if there is an alternative. Mr. Sonnenberg asked if we had to approve it or if we could just defer approval to Minneapolis. Since Mr. Silberman had withdrawn his second, the motion died. Mr. Moore then moved that we defer action until we receive more information from the applicant regarding alternatives. Seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg and carried unanimously. 2. A DNR permit application (91-6089) and plans were received for a project in Plymouth. The Environmental Assessment Workshop was reviewed by the Commission at their June meeting. The Commission at that time expressed that the environmental concerns relating to floodplain encroachment, water quality and erosion control appeared to be adequately addressed and were in conformance with the management plan. We had requested that the final plans including flood plain encroachment mitigation and an erosion control plan be submitted for review and comment. The sewer extension project will serve an area bounded on the north by County Road 9, the south by County Road 24, the east by Xene Lane, and the west by Urbandale Lane. After discussion and upon the engineer's recommendation, it was moved by Mr. Sonnenberg and seconded by Mr. Silberman that the proposed plan be approved. Carried unanimously. Old Business 1. A draft of Resolution No. 4 (1990) relating to the application of Glenwood Inglewood Company to construct a building addition in the flood fringe had been included in the packet. The Resolution permits the City of Minneapolis to issue a Conditional Use permit in accordance with its ordinances and procedures and with the understanding that this is contrary to the usual Commission policy; it also requires Minneapolis to place certain conditions on the permit if issued. Chairman Enck expressed thanks to the committee who had worked on this issue. A long discussion followed. The proposed resolution has been reviewed by the City of Minneapolis. Mr. Rye expressed reservations regarding drainage and the dumping of oil and gas. He moved to deny the application. Seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg. There was further discussion. Mr. Pearson warned that this action could cause litigation. We would have to issue a Resolution of Denial. Mr. Silberman said that nothing is ever black and white and that we have to look at the different requests. When the Minneapolis ordinances were published, F3 and F4 construction were recognized. In the concluding sentence of the Resolution, we authorized Mr. Kremer and Mr. Pearson to work with them to protect the creek to make it clear to Glenwood Inglewood that any construction is discouraged by the Commission. The motion was defeated. Mr. Silberman then moved the Resolution. Seconded by Mr. Moore and carried unanimously. Miscellaneous: Details of the holiday dinner were discussed briefly. Adjournment Since there was no further business, it was moved by Mr. O'Toole and seconded by Mr. Silberman that the meeting adjourn. Chairman Enck adjourned the meeting at 1:35 P.M. W. Peter Enck, Chairman Donald Rye, Secretary Elaine Anderson, Recorder Date: CIM SEC -me 89 90 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH JANUARY—NOVEMBER 1990 CLASS I MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 41 4 263 273 1019 175 15 1 1 26 1 3 1 296 333 1096 106 28 TOTALS I -I 17 • 1990 .:. CLASS II 1989 1990 FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR. COMM. STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC. OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D.W.I. LID. LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 40 63 210 15 700 39 106 38 332 175 60 391 32 111 1 339 1 5 691 24 1 74 1 43 1 365 125 50 394 TOTALS 1989 2169 1990 2253 +4% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 1 126 844 0 1 894 7 22 18 34 303 0 149 779 0 0 979 2 24 29 53 297 TOTALS 1989 2250 1990 2312 +3% CLASS IV TOTALS 1989 13,629 1990 13,918 +2% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 4082 1990 4275 +5% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 4958 1990 4821 —3% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1989 23% 1990 19% ASSIST _19j_8 3 8 1990 20,372 +3% ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DOMESTIC DETAIL ALARMS OUTS AGENCY SERVED DETAIL INFORMATION PERSON FOUND NUISANCE MISC. 364 1452 1511 1652 486 379 1682 1776 78 249 1266 2734 343 1 1430 1533 1696 554 413 1 1501 2158 81 342 1457 1 2410 TOTALS 1989 13,629 1990 13,918 +2% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 4082 1990 4275 +5% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 4958 1990 4821 —3% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1989 23% 1990 19% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1989 _19j_8 3 8 1990 20,372 +3% CIM DEC Z 89 90 89 90 89 90 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH NOVEMBER 1990 CLASS MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 3 3 23 24 72 13 1 0 2 0 17 16 1 100 8 2 TOTALS 1989 139 1990 145 +4% CLASS II 1-a 1989 1990 FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR. COMM. STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC. OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D.W.I. LK). LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 0 3 32 0 48 1 2 7 27 LOST 0 1 12 8 1 7 54 1 0 1 45 1 4 1 7 1 7 PERSON FOUND NUISANCE MISC. TOTALS 1989 139 1990 223 +60% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 0 21 115 0 LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC SUSPICION MISSING LOST 0 1 12 1 100 1 0 ALARMS OUTS AGENCY SERVED DETAIL INFORMATION PERSON TOTALS 1989 236 1990 242 +3% CLASS IV TOTALS 1989 1070 1990 1087 +2% HAZARDOUS VIOLAnONS 1989 269 1990 392 +46% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 361 1990 424 +17% CRmNALOFFENSESCLEARED 1989 36% 1990 20% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1989 1584 1990 1697 +7_ ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DOMESTIC DETAIL ALARMS OUTS AGENCY SERVED DETAIL INFORMATION PERSON FOUND NUISANCE MISC. 27 77 136 164 43 38 146 157 1 16 32 93 120 152 54 20 133 172 11 21 105 174 TOTALS 1989 1070 1990 1087 +2% HAZARDOUS VIOLAnONS 1989 269 1990 392 +46% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1989 361 1990 424 +17% CRmNALOFFENSESCLEARED 1989 36% 1990 20% TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1989 1584 1990 1697 +7_ Us"447-MMSTIll POLICE 1989 1990 CHANGE FIRE 1989 1990 CHANGE FALSE ALARMS 107 95 -11.2 FALSE ALARMS 45 36 -20 % =- c-=--) -- PERMITS 71 44 -38 % PERMITS 13 15 15.4 % CD 0 0 0 11 0 [W-1 .T-1 to to O u r-4 CD v cMi} Q li Ch U) o w 1:4 II O O (n D r -I d' r -I lw N M if Ln .--� W If �v-1N•-1 --1wN00N000tOO�N.-1�--IMO I11 I I� z EO -1 ii .• U) I%o .N-1 9-4 T-1 d' N d' N N N 11 M z a II z �C • [� tOMN N d' ON ^I' -4M II Ln M •�,+ a �Ei w�a if O O U W W U II DW w a a �1 1-1 ►.a w Exl HO coo ow I ii p ; f-4 N If "00 r -,O lu" w •-1 N M to � If N 9 O O II N p, �V II O rn-wInoio PR coNlw%D0 O al o �-1 M rl O IT -4 1n T-4 ?-I M rl r1 r-1 N %D lw H O O II N E O .-1 II co O 0 0 N N -1 .-1 .-4 .rq .-1 e-1 'I Co N T -4a a M M l� !n O %D II cn .-1 ZO O II rn A ww ww II � z a aU) w cwn w II H M w z E-4 W EE -1 0 M W o z H cn ca 0 UPOW UaUUw cnwzO wW� •• W z WHp WWHW ]a�cn H0rn WW�nU E�acn •. 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Moore, Director of Public Works FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 6/VICKSBURG LANE INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT NO. 829 I attended a meeting on December 18 with Hennepin County representatives and the contractor, C.S. McCrossan, represented by Jerry Belair, to discuss the necessary reconstruction of the County Road 6/Vicksburg Lane intersection as part of the County Road 6 improvement. The contractor is requesting to close Vicksburg Lane for a period of time next June after school is out in order to more quickly complete the intersection improvement. He would close the north leg of the intersection first and allow east/west traffic and northbound to eastbound and westbound traffic to continue while work on the north leg and north side of County Road 6 would be completed. The contractor would then do a similar type of scheduled improvement on the south leg of the intersection. There was much discussion on the amount of time necessary to do this work and how traffic would be handled. The Contractor was initially asking for seven days for each side of the intersection for a total of 14 days to complete the work. Hennepin County engineers felt that the working days required would be substantially less than 14 days and the contractor and Hennepin County will work out a satisfactory number. In addition, other details will be jointly worked out with these two parties before a proposal is submitted to the City. I suggested that the contractor be as specific as possible and don't simply give generalities in preparing their proposal to the City. After the County and the contractor have agreed on an acceptable proposal, they would like to meet with the City staff prior to going to the City Council for authorization to proceed. DLF:kh MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: December 14, 1990 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore,'"9i a for of Public Works SUBJECT: PRIVATE STREETS At the last meeting of the City Council Special Assessment Committee to discuss private streets, the committee requested information on what our cost was to maintain our existing street system. Tom Vetsch has now completed this analysis. The entire street division budget could not be used since funds are also expended for drainage, storm sewer maintenance, cemetery maintenance, elections, development signage, etc. In analyzing the budget, it's Tom's estimation that 68% of our actual expenditures are for maintaining the street system. There are 211 miles of streets within the system, but the streets vary in width from two lanes up to six lanes wide. We were able to use the data base which has been compiled as part of our Pavement Management System to determine the number of lane -miles of streets. We currently have 492 lane -miles of streets. Based upon the expenditures in 1989 for maintaining the street, our costs were $2,050 per lane -mile. For a two lane street, this would equate to $4,100 per mile. The committee had requested this information to complete their recommendation to the City Council. I will be meeting with the committee before the end of the year to discuss this information. FGM:kh SAM S. SIVANICH Qt}. PHONE CHAIRMAN �o�y 348-3082 . �t,�NES�•L BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS December 18, 1990 The Honorable Kim M. Mayor of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman: 2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487 Bergman Since its implementation in 1975, the Fiscal Disparities Program has steadily grown in size and importance to local units of government. The contribution pool is approaching $300 million and most metropolitan communities have come to rely on the additional tax base and revenues the program provides. At the same time, a smaller number of communities are losing substantial proportions of their tax base and are finding it increasingly difficult to finance basic services. Many of these communities are in Hennepin County. The Hennepin County Board is concerned about the recent growth in the Fiscal Disparities program which, in 1991, will result in the export of $60 million of Hennepin County property taxes to local governments in the other six metro counties. This figure is projected to double within five years. It is not just the level of tax exports that concerns us. The program's flawed design ignores basic economic fundamentals and is inequitable in the way it treats communities. The County Board has established Fiscal Disparities reform as its top legislative priority for the 1991 session. The enclosed report, Is The Share Fair?, presents our analysis and concerns about the program and our reform proposal. On behalf of the County Board of Commissioners, I ask you and urge your Council to adopt a resolution supporting our initiative and actively lobby for its passage in 1991. Sincerely, Sam S. Sivanich, Chairman to review this report legislative 4 4 nth, DEC e u Table of Contents How the Program Works 1 The Program's Growth 2 Who Loses from Fiscal Disparities? 4 Who are the Winners? 10 What's Wrong with Fiscal Disparities? 12 Improving 0 vuz 9 the Program 14 Acknowledgments Dollar projections in this report were provided by the City of Minneapolis Office of Intergovernmental Relations. Tax base percentage projections were provided by- the Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department. GIM. DEC 21 '90 How the Program Works The Fiscal Disparities Program was enacted by the 1971 Legislature and implemented in 1975. It operates only in the seven -county metro region. The goal of Fiscal Disparities is to allow all communities in the metro region to share in the region's growth, regardless of where that growth occurs. To partially equalize the per -capita tax base among metro -area communities, the program pools 40 percent of all commercial/industrial (C/1) tax base growth since 1971. This tax base pool is taxed at a common tax rate and the resulting dollars are redistributed to taxing districts based on a formula reflecting each community's population and market value. The program is self- financing (outlays from the pool equal contributions). All taxing districts—counties, cities, school districts, and special taxing districts—participate in the program. How a certain district fares depends upon its C/I contributions to the pool and its distribution from the pool. ■ If contributions exceed distributions, the district is a net loser of tax base. Tax rates and individual property taxes will necessarily be higher. If contributions ccre less than distributions, the district gains tax base and tax rates will be lower. Although no reference is made to Fiscal Disparities on homeowners' tax bills, the program affects taxes on all types of property—residential as well as business. The Program's Growth The growth of the Fiscal Disparities pool is tied directly to the growth of commercial/industrial property value in the metro area. Growth in the pool persists regardless of whether or not the increases in property values represent real development or merely inflation on parcels developed before the law was passed. The metro area's C/I value has increased more than 325 percent since 1971. As a result, the Fiscal Disparities program has played an increasingly important part in the properly tax system. The figure below shows the growth of the program. Growth in the Fiscal Disparities Program 1975-1995 SW MO 300 I 100 0 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 % 95 Year • • r • r r OF III HIM IIITTII III 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 % 95 Year At its current level of $305 million, the pool (contributed tax base times the area wide tax rate) is now nearly 17 times its size in 1975. More than 30 percent of the total C/I tax base is now contributed to the pool. About two-thirds of today's pool comes from inflation on properties that have had no physical development since the program was enacted. It is doubtful whether legislators in 1971 could have foreseen the role inflation would play in the program. Yet C/I tax base growth, both real and inflationary, continues to be collected and redistributed without legislative scrutiny. According to projections, the program is expected to continue its recent trend of doubling in size every five years -reaching nearly a half billion dollars by 1995. Who Loses from Fiscal Disparities? At the City Level 1991 gains and losses of tax base within Hennepin County are shown at right. Of the approximately 190 metro cities and townships, 35 lose tax base. Sixteen of these cities are in Hennepin County. They account for about 75 percent of all municipal tax base losses in 1991. Minneapolis loses the most in tax base -$19 million -while significant losses are experienced by Bloomington ($15 million), Minnetonka ($12 million), Eden Prairie ($11 million), Plymouth ($8 million) and Edina ($7 million). Within Hennepin County, Eden Prairie is the biggest proportionate loser, exporting 19 percent of its effective tax base. Minnetonka loses 17 percent and Golden Valley loses 16 percent. These exports cause cities to increase their tax rates by nearly the same percentage in order to raise tax revenue needed to supply local services. Although 30 Hennepin cities gain tax base, this does not guarantee that residents and businesses will have a smaller tax bill. Whether a property owner pays higher or lower total property taxes depends on how the program affects all the taxing districts in which the property is located. Lower city taxes (resulting from a tax base gain) are more than offset by an increase in county taxes (resulting from the overall decrease in the county tax base) in 13 of the 30 Hennepin cities that gain tax base. Six other cities in the metro area are major losers of tax base (as illustrated in the figure on page 10). These are suburban communities in Ramsey and Dakota Counties, including Roseville ($4.9 million), Eagan ($4.3 million), Burnsville ($3.8 million), Maplewood ($2.8 million), Aiden Hills ($1.8 million) and Mendota Heights ($1.2 million). .� �G2 � _ »• « « ®� ©��<%»2\ 2 .X� Fiscal Disj a ities: Effect on Total Taxes for Medical -Valued House 1990 Sr. =S - The map below shows the effect of Fiscal Disparities upon the taxes levied on medical valued homes. The owner of a median valued home in Champlin pays $141 less in property taxes, while the owner of a median valued home in Minnetonka pays $157 more. More than three- fourths of the county's population lives in areas requiring higher property taxes as a result of the Fiscal Disparities Program. WNUSSEN INCREASE OR (DECREASE) IN TAXES $100.01 - $156.07 EEO $50.01 - $100.00 D $10.01 - $50.00 D $10.00 - ($10.00) ($10.01) - ($50.00) ® ($50.01) - ($100.00) ($100.01) - ($140.62) EXCLUDED FROM ANALYSIS FOR TECHNICAL REASONS ST. ANTHONY S'0 s Pot The program's effect on median valued C/I property is shown below. The owner of a median valued C/I property in Rockford pays $2,368 less in property taxes because of Fiscal Disparities. At the other extreme, the owner of a median -valued C/I property in Plymouth pays $3,852 more in property taxes as a result of the Program. ST. INCREASE OR (DECREASE) IN TAXES $1000.01 - $3851.79 $500.01 - $1000.00 $100.01 - $500.00 $100.00 - ($100.00) ($100.01) - ($500.00) ($500.01) - ($1000.00) ($1000.01) - ($2367.88) EXCLUDED FROM ANALYSIS FOR TECHNICAL REASONS Fiscal Disparities: Effect on Total Taxes for Median -Valued Commercial/Industrial Property, 1990 21'90 �5 At the County Level F5sca1 Disparities uses city boundaries when computing tax base contributions and distributions. Thus, the consequence of the program for Hennepin County depends on the combined effects on its cities. Overall, Hennepin will export $60 million in tax base in 1991. This loss will constitute about 6 percent of its tax base. As a result, Hennepin's tax rate in 1991 will be nearly 6 percent higher than it would have been in the absence of Fiscal Disparities. The $60 million tax base loss accompanies a $61 million loss in taxes by Hennepin taxpayers. Hennepin is the only county whose taxpayers have lost taxes every year since Fiscal Disparities began in 1975. explosive growth in tax losses by Henfiepm taxpayers since the enactment of the program is shown below. Projections indicate no abatement in the accelerating tax exports. Tax losses from 1991 to 1993 are expected to nearly equal the total losses from the previous 16 years. By 1995, Hennepin taxpayers are expected to export $112 million in taxes (resulting from a tax loss of seven percent of the county's tax base), with no limit in sight. F7 Taxpayer Losses -- Hennepin County 1975-1995 140 IM 120 110 St 100 90 0 so Current • 70 Law It 60 so 4 40 30 20 PF 10 0 Esti 75 76 77 78 79 80 82 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 Year =S At the County Level The figure below illustrates the relative amounts of Hennepin County's tax base exported to each of the other metropolitan counties. Ramsey County will be the largest beneficiary in 1991, with a gain of $22.6 million, followed closely by Anoka County, which will gain $21.9 million. Anoka and Ramsey counties are expected to remain the largest gainers in 1995, with Ramsey's $49 million of tax base imports putting it ahead of Anoka County's imports of $35 million -a sum expected to account for 20 percent of Anoka's tax base. These imports of tax base, coming primarily from Hennepin County tcmpayers, are subsidies to the other metro counties, allowing them to lower their county tax rates without reducing revenues. By 1995, Dakota County is expected to join Hennepin as a net loser of tax base. • - 1991 EXPORTS 0 - 1995 EXPORTS I ANOKA NOTE: THE SHARE OF THE TOTAL TAX BASE EXPORTED IS EQUAL TO THE PERCENT OF HENNEPIN COUNTY'S AREA CONTAINED IN THE CIRCLES. HENNEPIN COUNTY'S TAX BASE IS ASSUMED TO BE EVENLY • • DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. CARVER RAMSEY Z 0 HENNEPIN • • z co SCOTT • DAKOTA Hennepin County's Fiscal Disparities Tax Base Exports -- 1991 and 1995 (projected) PT11 What's Wrong with Fiscal Disparities? The size of Hennepin's loss is not the main concern. Fiscal Disparities' read problems are features of its design that redistribute tangy base in excessive and unfair ways. Among the biggest of these problems are the following: ■ The program shares inflationary as well as real C/I . growth. Inflation guarantees that cities will share an increasing portion of their C/I tangy base even if there's no read, physical development. The chart below describes the situation in 1990. Nearly two-thirds of the shared tax base pool is estimated to come from inflation of properties that were fully developed by 1971. If the effects of inflation on C/I parcels developed otter 1971 were included, the inflation - based port of the pool would be even larger. 1990 Fiscal Disparities Pool: Real and Inflationary Growth Inflationary Growth Real Growth 38% `m-3- j Developed C/I properties are real community resources. Sharing C/I growth due to inflation results in the loss of a portion of these (inflation-adjusted) resources that would otherwise be available to local governments to support local services. This may mean that local tax revenues do not keep pace with rising service costs. It also directly vio- lates the first objective of the Fiscal Disparities Act: 'to pro- vide a way for local governments to share in the resources generated by the growth of the area, without removing any resources which Iocal governments already have." The program ignores the fact that differences exist among communities in the amount of local tax effort needed to meet needs for service, public safety and infrastructure. Minneapolis has a relatively high tax rate and loses tax base under the program. Yet Minneapolis has a far greater proportion of people requiring social and other services than other metro cities. In 1989, Hennepin County's serious crime rate was 45 percent higher than the rest of the metro area. Its per -capita public assistance caseload was more than 50 percent higher. Nevertheless, Hennepin remains the only county exporting tax base. The 40 percent contribution rate, which determines the overall scale of the program and the size of tax base gains and losses, is arbitrary and excessive. This rate results in substantial losses of tax base for developing communities such ars Eden Prairie (19 percent) and Minnetonka (17 percent), which are experiencing significant infrastructure needs. It also has caused Minneapolis to lose 6 percent of its effective tax base (expected to reach 9 percent by 1995) at a time when the costs of meeting educational, public safety and other service needs are accelerating. Low-income residents in any city losing tax base will bear a disproportionate share of the resultant tax hike because they spend a higher proportion of their income on housing. Minneapolis, having the greatest numbers and percentage of low- and moderate -income families in the metro area, is hit particularly hard by this problem. Improving the Program The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has endorsed a proposal to limit the size of the tax base contribution pool to its 1991 level of $291 million. This can be accomplished by adjusting the contribution rate. All other elements of the program would remain unchanged. If revised in this manner: ■ The high contribution rate would be reduced over time. ■ The relative position of "winners' and 'losers" would remain unchanged. Those communities which would be "winners" under the current system would continue to gain tax capacity under the proposed system. The same is true of "losers." Contributions to and distributions from the pool would continue to be made using the current formulas and would vary in response to changing regional development. ■ Should Hennepin County's C/I growth continue to surpass that of the other metro counties, its tax base losses will continue to increase. T fit Gt I '9� The graph below illustrates the impact of this proposal. It is not a perfect solution and does not address all of the program's problems. However, it will provide a feasible mechcm= for change and will result in a more equitable plan for sharing metropolitan tax base. Taxpayer Losses -- Hennepin County 1975-1995 140 M 120 110 100 90 0 O so 0 m 0 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 WAA Est Est 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 % 95 Year ....:................ DEC 21 'go CC.. Est Est 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 % 95 Year ....:................ DEC 21 'go j December 20, 1990 Sam S. Sivanich Chairman Hennepin County Board of Commissioners A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 Dear Chairman Sivanich: Thank you for your letter of December 18 regarding the Fiscal Disparities Program. We agree with you 100% that this system is structurally flawed and requires legislative overhauling! You can count on the support of the City of Plymouth for any efforts which will bring reasonable changes to this program. We recognize this is going to be a difficult undertaking, but know that it must be done. Thank you for sharing your information with us. Yours truly, GWillis Cit Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 MC CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: December 21, 1990 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Charles E. Dillerud, Community Develop Coordinator, through Blair Tremere, Community 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. There has been partial response to that letter of November 20, 1990, which will be reviewed by the DRC December 26, 1990. (cc/cd/89O57:dl) MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: December 14, 1990 TO: All Police Personnel FROM: Chief Richard J. Carlquist l' SUBJECT: HIRING STATUS OF TWO ADDITIONAL SWORN PERSONNEL Yesterday, I offered police officer positions to two applicants. The offer was based on a contigency of passing the physical and psychological examinations. The prospective officers are Carl Blad and Jon Christianson. Neither of them have previous law enforcement experience. Carl Blad is a graduate of Mankato State University. He graduated from high school in Eden Prairie. He is 23 years old and single. Carl is currently working two part-time positions in security. One of the positions is at the Anoka State Hospital, and the other is at Little Earth of United Tribes housing project in Minneapolis. He, therefore, comes to us with some experience working in a somewhat stressful environment. Jon Christianson is 24 years old and a recent graduate of North Hennepin Community College with his AA degree in law enforcement. He graduated from Fridley Sr. High School. Last month, he married his high school sweetheart! Jon has been a part-time Community Service Officer in Columbia Heights since June, 1989. During that same time frame he has worked part-time as a probation officer for the Anoka County Juvenile Center. He has also been a Minneapolis Police Reservist for the past two years. As usual, we were in a very competitive environment to hire these two individuals. Both of them were awaiting their last interview and subsequent offer of employment from the Minneapolis Police Department today, December 14, 19901 However, they both stressed that their number one preference was to come to Plymouth. Assuming both of these candidates pass their physical and psychological tests, Carl Blad will start employment with us on January 5, 1991, and Jon Christianson will start the next day, January* 6th. Please go the extra mile to welcome these new officers to our Department. RJC/sb i� '2i vy December 14, 1990 Sergeant Ronald Foreman Plymouth Police Department Dear Ron: CIN OF PLYMOUTH - _5--,- \0 1 You are being presented the Department Commendation Award for the outstanding work you have done with the Plymouth Police Department Domestic Abuse Project. This award is perhaps the most overdue recognition of any officer on this Department. You have, for the past seven years, committed yourself to the goal of reducing domestic violence in our community. From the very start of your first orientation with the domestic abuse project in Duluth, Minnesota in March of 1982, you have been a leading advocate on this Department to do something about the hundreds of victims in our City each year. You have readily accepted the assignment as a liaison between our Department and Home Free so that our efforts would be strengthened and channeled in the right direction. Today, you are the Chair of the Home Free's Advisory Committee. Truly an extraordinary accomplishment) You have developed the Plymouth domestic abuse project into a model program that is second to none in the State of Minnesota. Your enthusiasm and support has caused other cities to join in programs such as ours. Your participation and accomplishment in implementing the domestic abuse program in Plymouth is most noteworthy and definitely worthy of official recognition. Congratulations on accomplishing one of the most significant contributions to this Department and the community since its.formation 30 years agol Sincerely, Richard J Carlquist Public Safety Director Plymouth Police Department RJC/sb cc: James G. Willis - City Manager Personnel File 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 i DEC, I `g � = CD— December 12, 1990 Patrolman John Larson Plymouth Police Department City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear John: Thank you again for your assistance in the uniform inspection at the Pack 538 meeting on Monday, November 26. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude contributed to a successful inspection. I have received many positive comments from both boys and parents about the meeting. The sports cards which you brought and gave to each boy were also a big hit! Pack 538 is pleased to be able to join with the Plymouth Police Department to provide positive experiences for the boys of our community. Seeing policemen like you in a role of respected authority helps to underscore the favorable image of the police department. Sincerely, Brian Younger CubMaster, Pack 538 CKE copies to:v'f)ick Carlquist Chief of Police '��� DEC 2 1 to® HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED .TAMES J. THOMSON 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Attorney at Law Telephone (612) 337-9300 Facsimile (612) 337-9310 Direct Dial (612) 337-9209 December 14, 1990 The Honorable Rim M. Bergman and City Council Membersc� City of Plymouth -y 3400 Plymouth Boulevard rji Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Adi"-t moment for Bids for Northwest Trunk Sanitary Sewer - City Project No. 014 Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members: At -the December 10, 1990 City Council meeting, the question arose as to whether the City is required to approve the final plans and advertise for bids at the present time for the Northwest Trunk Sanitary Sewer. At the meeting some council members were concerned that the project might have an adverse financial impact on the City. Developers objected to delaying the bid process because of the effect that the delay would have on their development proposals. Two of the developments have received preliminary plat and rezoning approvals. Both approvals were conditioned upon sewer and water being extended to the property. In my opinion, the City is not obligated to go forward with the bid process at the present time. However, there would be no adverse legal consequence to the City if the City Council were to choose to go forward with the bid process. During the time that the bids are solicited, the City Council could further consider the financial impact of the project. The City Council could then ultimately decide whether to go forward with the project when the decision is made whether to award the contract. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.358, Subd. 3c states that for one year following preliminary plat approval, no amendment to a comprehensive plan or an official control can affect the "use, development, density, lot size, lot layout, or dedication or platting required" for the development that received the preliminary plat approval. The City's capital improvement program currently states that this project is scheduled for construction in 1991. DEC? r90 The Honorable Rim M. Bergman and City Council Members December 14, 1990 Page 2 The purpose of section 462.358 is to ensure that after a developer receives preliminary plat approval, changes in certain land use regulations found in the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance will not affect the development for one year. The state statute does not require the City to furnish public improvements to the development within the one-year period. Even though the City is not obligated to advertise for bids at the present time, in my opinion there will be no adverse legal consequences to the City if it chooses to advertise for bids. The developers who may be affected by the project would not gain any additional legal rights by the City going forward with the bidding process. I would be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Sincerely, fzon-c�� aures J. Thomson JJT/amm cc: James Willis Fred Moore Blair Tremere e1M are 21 `00 NERICV R K where saving money comes easy. Jim Willis City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Jim: GENERAL OFFICE 1605 STATE HIGHWAY 101 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 PHONE 473-1387 December 18, 1990 I noted the attached article in "City Business" last week. I was disappointed to note the council had chosen to place a moratorium on the development south of Highway 55 and east of 101 by choosing to not start the necessary utility work. I appreciate the council's sensitivity to the real estate tax issue; however, this does not appear to be a reasonable way to approach tax control. The costs of the services for this development and others in Plymouth should be more than offset by the additional tax revenues the development will provide in the long term. Lundgren has been an out- standing developer in Plymouth. I hope this action will not discourage them from further Plymouth development activity. The development of the Plymouth CUB store and Ryan's retail development on 494 and County Road 9 will require additional growth to be successful in the long term. I hope that the council will continue the policy of reasonable and controlled growth that has made Plymouth the great suburb that it is. I would appreciate your communicating to the council the concern that we have in the business community regarding the future development of Plymouth. Thank you. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sincerely, Steve Erickson -o SE/ms attach. 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C1 C-' I appreciated having the opportunity of meeting with you, your business associates, and some of our area legislators Tuesday morning. During our meeting, you provided me with a good general background of your need for sanitary sewer service; as well as the frustrations you have experienced in seeking to have that problem addressed by the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, and City of Medina. Several years ago, the City of Plymouth entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) by the terms of which we agreed to allow the MWCC to connect to an existing Plymouth trunk sanitary sewer. The purpose of this temporary connection was to help alleviate pollution problems which were being experienced in Elm Creek as a result of the failure of the Medina sewage lagoon to properly handle its waste loading. The agreement provides that Plymouth will accept 610,000 gallons of sewage a day from Medina. The agreement is subject to annual renewal and may be cancelled by either the City of Plymouth or the MWCC upon 60 days notice to the other party, prior to September 30 each year. I do not know how much sewage is coming into Plymouth under the terms of this agreement. Likewise, I do not know whether or not Plymouth has the capacity to assume any additional temporary flows from Medina so as to accommodate the extension of sanitary sewers in that community. ctly dEC 233400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 .^ C. L. Borsos December 19, 1990 Page 2 Plymouth must exercise prudence in dealing with this matter because, in the final analysis, we must be assured that the capacity that we have built into our own sanitary sewer trunk mains will be available when needed for development occurring within Plymouth. The temporary capacity which we have assigned to Medina must be viewed as just that: "temporary." Until such time as the Metropolitan Council and MWCC have programmed the construction of the Elm Creek interceptor, we will not be able to know with any degree of certainty if that facility will ever be constructed. The ultimate solution to Medina's sewage conveyance system is, of course, the Elm Creek interceptor, as it is for that portion of Plymouth lying outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). It was noted during our meeting that Medina is currently seeking to update its comprehensive plans. Two of these plan elements, sanitary sewers and transportation are being viewed quite critically by Metropolitan Council staff. From our experience in going through this process for the last two years, it is clear that the Metropolitan Council staff is placing a much heavier emphasis on the transportation system, e.g., Trunk Highway 55, than they have heretofore. Whether or not both of these plan elements must be adopted prior to your finding relief for your current problem is a question I cannot answer. I can assure you, however, that we will be pleased to work with you and your associates, in conjunction with the City of Medina, to determine whether or not Plymouth can be an element in the solution of your current sewer difficulties. Yours truly, ames G. Willis C ty Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development ON g %.02] - - City of Mdpl e -mve 1 Fernbrook Lane, Maple G'r'ove, Minnesota 55369-9790 `-LG C�_ 612-420-4000 December 18, 1990 Mr. Jim G. Willis _ —4 City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 ---='� Dear Jim, We have received your request to participate financially in your DARE Program at Sunny Hollow Elementary. We respectfully decline your request. As you know, we offer the "Counter -Act" Program and this year we will work with twenty-one fifth grade classes. We do the program in Osseo and Brooklyn Park and go where ever there are a significant number of Maple Grove students. The cost of this effort is significant and thus we feel fully committed at this point. Originally, we had understood that the New Hope folks were going to offer their program at Sunny Hollow. From your letter, it looks like you may offer the DARE Program instead. We are somewhat concerned that one group of Maple Grove youth receives one program and the others a different program. On the other hand, we realize it would be difficult to split a school program by where the kids live. We do provide significant support services to Maple Grove Junior High and Osseo High School, both of which have Plymouth youth in them. To begin a process of recharging a city for services provided to the schools that all our youth go to, would seem to me to be opening up a confusing can of worms. No one but the book keepers would gain from it. I hope this answers your request and provides an explanation of our thoughts on this. Sincerely yours, on Elam City Administrator "Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow" CIM DEC 2 I 'c?. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER James Deane David Burtness Charles F. Dehn DonaldJ. Ramstad Donna Ryon Mavor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember ® Printed on Recycled Paper Government & Community Relations Carl W. Cummins, III Director Susan M. Tarbes Administrator Government Relations Kimberly M. Roden Administrator Community & Government Relations December 11, 1990 Mr. Fred Moore Director of Public Works City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Fred: Minnegasco A Company of Diversified Energies, Inc. RECEIVED DEC I3 1990 TL City of Plymouth =. I am writing to thank you for meeting with Rick Pilon, John Thorne and me to discuss the "Northwest Reinforcement" project our company hopes to begin construction on in the spring of 1991. A summary of our meeting follows. As we discussed, Minnegasco intends to construct a 16 -inch diameter, 10,000 -foot pipeline as the first phase of a long term plan for expanding our natural gas service capabilities in the northwestern suburbs of Minneapolis. In the City of Plymouth, the proposed route for the line runs along the Highway 169 west frontage road from 54th Avenue to 56th Avenue; along 56th Avenue to Nathan Lane; then along Nathan Lane where it will terminate at Bass Lake Road. Our plan is to extend the line along Bass Lake Road, and eventually petition a gas transmission company to construct a supplemental supply pipeline in Corcoran or western Maple Grove to which we would connect our pipeline. As you know, initial permitting for this project has been approved by Plymouth officials. We will complete our planning and design to avoid other underground utilities and storm sewers. In addition, we will schedule a pre -construction meeting for city public works staff and will prepare a "memorandum of information" for the city council one to two weeks prior to beginning construction. Because no construction of buildings is taking place, we will not need permission from the planning commission for our proposed project. Fred, it was a pleasure meeting you and receiving such a warm reception from the staff of the City of Plymouth. Please contact me, Rick Pilon or John Thorne should you wish to discuss the details of this project further. 201 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 We look forward to working with you in 1991. Sincerely, fberl7vy M. Roden /mjs xc: Rick Pilon John Thorne -\-'C'A e ---- C� DEC •!� December 14, 1990 Jay and Rena McBroom 11735 52nd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 CIN OF PLYMOUTI-F SUBJECT: PROPERTY AT 11735 52ND AVENUE NORTH Dear Mr. and Mrs. McBroom: Jim Willis, City Manager, forwarded a copy of your letter which the City received on December 11, 1990, regarding your property at 11735 52nd Avenue North. In your letter, you discussed a number of items pertaining to the layout of your property. 1. You indicated that there are two open culverts located in the utility and drainage easement portion of your property. City Engineer, Dan Faulkner, indicated that "trash guard" grates are required on culvert pipes of 18 inches or greater. He indicated that he would have the property inspected to determine the diameter of this pipe and whether a trash guard grate could be installed. 2. You asked for the City to "redesignate" your lot so that you may sell the lot. I am not sure exactly what you mean by "redesignate," however, the City does not initiate rezonings, lot divisions/consolidations, or plat on private property. In order to divide up this property, you would have to indicate where a buildable area could be located on the proposed new lot. Based on a survey of your lot, this property could not be divided into two "buildable" lots. 3. You indicated that you would like the City to purchase the portion of your lot to use as a neighborhood park in order to release you from tax and insurance liability. The Director of Park .and Recreation, Eric Blank, indicated that the amount of trail, park and open space in this area is sufficient for the Parks Department, and would not be interested in purchasing any additional land for park purposes. Your property does not differ from other properties in that area which have large utility and drainage easements over them. You may view your property as being unusual because of the actual location of the utility and drainage easement, but the easements are essential portions of platted property, and are provided on most properties in Plymouth. I believe this addresses all issues in your letter. If you have further questions in regard to this, please feel free to call me at 550-5052 or write to me at the City Hall offices. Sincerely, - Myra Gibson Wicklacz Development Services Tec ician Crr ' DEC 2 1 }c - ✓cc: Jim Willis, City Manager (pl/mw/mcb:dl) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 tk' City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth MN 55447 ATTN: James Willis - City Manager CC: Myra Gibson Wicklacz - Dev. Services RE: Property at 11735 52nd Ave No Dear Mr. Willis, We are the owners of above mentioned property. Part of that property is a vacant lot adjacent to our home which is designated for utility and drainage easement. We feel the lot is completely useless to us per city ordinances but are expected to pay taxes, maintain and insure the property for all liability. Because of current drain design there are two open culverts that the city has left unprotected. We would like the city to re -designate the lot so we can sell the lot or for the city to purchase the lot and use it as a neighborhood park and release us from the tax and insurance liability. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet and discuss this matter at your earliest convenience, preferably prior to the county tax meetings coming later this month. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. I can be reached at 550-1006. Regards, 57. Jay & Rena McBroom 21 van elm 2915 Pilgrim Lane N Plymouth, MN 55441 December 13, 1990 Mr. Kim M. Bergman City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman: Thank -you for the opportunity at Monday night's council meeting to discuss the Parkers Lake lighting upgrade. As a member of the Plymouth Speed Skating Club(PSC) making the request, your time and energies on the issue are appreciated. If I may, I'd like to reiterate a few key points. The PSC program has generated a lot of enthusiasm in its first year. Under Greg Oly's guidance, the PSC presents a very positive, well -organized offering to Plymouth residents. Prior to the formal council meeting on November 26th, Greg outlined the PSC program�and presented you with letters and petitions signed by over 100 residents requesting that the lighting at Parkers Lake be upgraded for the use and safety of evening ice skaters. The Parkers Lake Park represents a solid commitment by the City of Plymouth as evidenced by the fine current and developing facilities. The Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival, through the efforts of many people, demonstrated that Parkers Lake can be a center of winter outdoor activity and civic pride. The requested lighting will allow the PSC and the community to further this demonstration. As noted at the council meeting, the neighbors that have concerns about the lighting upgrade should be involved so that a workable solution can be found. The question was raised at the meeting about the timeliness of installing the lights yet this winter. I would strongly advocate an expedient resolution of how to implement the lighting. Even if the lights are not operational until the end of January, they could still afford a few good weeks of use this winter and certainly in the winters to come. If I can be of any help in expediting the lighting request, please feel free to call me at home, 546-8935, or at work here in Plymouth, 553-4513. _ Thank -you, -; Steve Miller, PSC Boardmember I� DEC 2 1 '90' December 14, 1990 Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Black 18610 34th Avenue North Plymouth; MN 55447 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Black: CIN OF PLYMOUfR =-Gh I appreciate the discussions we've had recently regarding the letter you submitted citing the perceived nuisance factor at Len Busch Roses, Incorporated. City Manager James G. Willis and I have strived to work with Mr. Busch and achieve a level of understanding and a formal agreement that is consistent with the City Council direction several months ago regarding the abatement of the light. I am pleased to report that the City Council on December 10, 1990 approved the enclosed agreement with Mr. Busch and, subject to the terms of that agreement, we expect that positive steps will be taken to judge the degree of the problem and to realize mitigation and abatement over time.. I am also enclosing the staff report and related materials that were sent to the City Council. Please review these and if you would like to meet with the City Manager and me, as I originally suggested, let me know. You may find that the agreement addresses your concerns, at this time, and if so it seems advisable to evaluate what results are evident as the plan and agreement are implemented. You will note that the agreement provides that nuisance complaints are not negated by the agreement and I assure you that we are ready to enforce the City Code to the fullest extent. As you know, that includes positive verification that the basis for a nuisance exists and it is my view, at this time, that the person responsible for the light is taking steps to mitigate the impact. Please call me if you have further questions. I recommend staying in touch with your Homeowner's Association officials as this plan is implemented; it is our intent to make sure that the concerns of the area residents are considered at each step. Si erely Blair Tremere Community Development Director Enclosure cc: James G. Willis, City Manager (pl/bt/black:jw) 11 2131 pri ,? vq0 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CIN OF PLYMOUTFt December 19, 1990 Horst M. Rechelbacher Aveda Corporation 321 Lincoln St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Dear Mr. Rechelbacher: Allen Molin of the Welsh Company made me aware that Aveda Corporation is considering consolidating its operations into one location -- hopefully in Plymouth. As Mayor of Plymouth, I can tell you we are very interested in having your company locate here. Aveda is a well known, respected company which would be an asset to our community. More importantly, as a Plymouth business person, I can attest to the desirability of Plymouth as a place to do business. I am confident that the 150 employees that will be employed in your consolidated operation would find Plymouth an outstanding community to work in. Plymouth offers a convenient location. I-494, Highway 55, I-394 (Highway 12) and Highway 169 (Old County Road 18) all make getting to Plymouth easy. We have our own public transit system that provides commuters with a convenient link to downtown Minneapolis. In addition, we have various shopping centers, a variety of restaurants and are close to Ridgedale and the downtown Wayzata shopping area. I have enclosed a copy of our city newsletter/recreation catalogue and other information you may find useful as you consider your move. I would be happy to answer any questions you have. You may reach me at 557-7030. Sincerely, Kim M. Bergman Mayor DLC 2 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 December 18, 1990 Mayor -Elect Doug Tenpas City of Eden Prairie 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 CIN OF PLYMOUTF+ SUBJECT: INTEREST IN HOLDING BIMONTHLY MAYORS' BREAKFAST Dear Mayor -Elect Tenpas: As a mayor of a growing community, you face unique issues related to balancing new development with environmental concerns, holding down taxes, and providing city services for your growing population. During my first year as Mayor of Plymouth, I often wished I had the opportunity to -discuss these and other issues with the mayors of other developing suburbs. That's why I am suggesting that we begin holding a bimonthly, mayors' breakfast to discuss the unique challenges we face in our growing communities. I would like to meet on an every other month basis for breakfast, or lunch, or some other mutually convenient time to informally discuss our roles as mayors in our communities and share ideas on problem solving. Please call me at 557-7030 to let me know if you are interested in pursuing this idea. It's typically easiest to reach me early morning, late afternoon, or in the evening. I am sending this invitation to the Mayors of Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, and Minnetonka. I am also very interested in hearing any ideas that you have for making these meetings as beneficial as possible to all involved. Sincerely, Kim M. Bergman Mayor PR� 10 00 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 .. - _, _ �_ .. _tip. -..... , � . December 17, 1990 Mayor Kim Bergman City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Mayor, We are not usually ones to get involved in local politics mostly because we are more interested in too many other activities and trying to make a buck to pay to live in Plymouth. Overall we really enjoy living here but we are getting sick: and tired of the political BULLSHIT, reading about all petty squabbles, and having issues crammed down our throats by council members who think they know what is best for us. I appreciate their concern but let the voters make up their_ own minds. I guarantee that all voters are legal adults capable of making their own decisions. You as a council do what you want with your petty squabble_, and power struggles but don't even think of changing the rules in th middle of the game to take away, or change, our voting rights without our voter! Mr. Bergman I want to thank you for remembering one of -r.he reasons the people of Plymouth voted you into office and keeling the issues open to voters. We will be unable to make the meeting tonight but, consider this our request to not extend the term of any council member witholot. our vote. Sincerely, Paul and Parn Anderson 3898 Orleans Ln. Plymouth, MN 55441 is t �'�7, ' December 14, 1990 SAGAMORE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Building No. 7 10700 Rockford Road Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Property Owners: Congratulationsl! CIN OF PLYMOUTI-F Building No. 7 had recyclables at the curb on December 13, and therefore, won the "Cash for Trash" drawing for this week. Enclosed is a check in the amount of $200 which is the amount of the jackpot at this time. Building No. 7 was the address selected and I am requesting that you make the condominium owners in this unit aware of their winning the drawing. Also, thank them for taking part in our Recycling Program. Sincerely, C� Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh enclosure cc: James G. Willis, City Manager jar PSC 2 i loo r 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 F A X �*♦TAR`At*T A L**a M E MSO X - T 0: ONF pEPT: Fax 8: FROM, PHONE: Co: FN( N: s�^1t"hrandlaxirEMEM)Imer 7G7t A ,�A G4'IG U� J �c•y1 , !l . ,.!`meq Y December 21, 1990 Memo to: Mayor/Council From: Council -member Vasiliou Subj: Northwest Area Utilities Study In order that this study be considered objective and unbiased we need to make certain that the following items are addressed: 1. Developers or its representatives must be invited to attend (even if they aren't allowed to speak) each stage of the development of this document to insure that everyone affected agrees with the parameters. 2. Phase II should be addressed separately. What makes sense in'one area may not necessarily apply in the other area. This would also remove the necessity for another study. 3. The study needs to also address the impact on the city if the phase II area is not de- veloped in light of the fact that substantial. sums of money have already been invested in infrastructure/utilities. How will the city recover those. -:costs? The Ehlers proposal spends many pages telling about themselves. Jim has said this is in response to my request to'have some of our larger•vendors bid for our work. Does the outcome of the study have anything to do with which firm is retained? cc: Manager Willis FAX T0: 550-5060 I C-il� DEC 2 i '90 zip" zr - r 1415 N'HER DOMESTIC ABUSE KIT- DEC 2I '30