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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-19-1995MAY 19, 1995 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MAY: MAY 24 5:30 P.M. ELECTION CANVASS BOARD Public Safety Training Room (following Canvass Board) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Public Safety Training Room TOPICS: Elm Creek Cluster Planning Review Report of 1995 Real Estate Development Survey (This item will be discussed at 6 p.m.) Armstrong High School Tree Restoration Council Chambers Renovation Citizen Survey Preliminary Results ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ARMSTRONG RESIDENTS MEETING - TREE RESTORATION -- MONDAY, May 22, 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers. 3. SPECIAL CITY ELECTION -- TUESDAY, MAY 23. Polls open 7 a.m., close 8 p.m. Additional Absentee Voting Hours: Saturday, May 20, 1 - 3 p.m., and Monday, May 22 until 7 p.m. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers. 5. BOARD OF ZONING -- THURSDAY, MAY 25, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers. 6. METRO MEETINGS ---- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M-6) 7. MEETING CALENDAR - The May meeting calendar is attached. (M-7) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MAY 19, 1995 Page 2 1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types. (1-1) 2. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS ETC a. Plymouth Listens to Customers About Open Space Trail Acquisition article from MAUMA (Minnesota Association of Urban Management Assistants). (I -2a) 3. MINUTES & AGENDAS: a. Housing & Redevelopment Authority, April 20 and May 8; 1995. (I -3a) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from George Wilson, 430 Zinnia Lane, concerning the use of phosphorus fertilizer at Parkers Lake Park. Mark Peterson's response to Mr. Wilson is also included. (I -4a) b. Letter from Julie Hoyme, 5930 Annapolis Lane, regarding concerns with the City's watering restrictions. (I -4b) c. Letter from H. B. Hayden, Jr., Metroquip, Inc., 2340 Fernbrook Lane, regarding questions on the City's letter of credit requirements. (I -4c) A status report on all correspondence is also attached. 5. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Senator Ted Mondale to City Manager concerning the status of the metropolitan livable communities legislation. (I -5a) b. Meeting notice from the Metropolitan Council Environment Division (formerly the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission) on a series of breakfast meetings for local officials to receive input on its proposed 1996 budget. (I -5b) Dwight Johnson City Manager Q`f1— Imp METRO MEETINGS A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing qN-�u and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open, ce Qommissio, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed, -Questions aboutme8ti1�i4ps should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Infonnation'Line at 229-3780 and by computer modem, through the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400.' ¢' � f ;f DATE: May 12, 1995 ` =' WEEK OF: May 15 - May 19, 1995 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Transportation Committee - Monday, May 15, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: contract award for construction of Hillcrest transit hub; final right-of-way acquisition loan fund application from Maple Grove for protective buy of 34.564 acres within TH 610 right-of-way; final right-of-way acquisition loan fund application from Maple Grove for protective buy of four lots within TH 610 right-of-way (Peterson property); procurement, grant, income policies; 1995 Metropolitan Council Transit Operations capital budget; capital funding request for Burnsville transit hub; capital funding request for Eden Prairie transit hub; south Washington County local transit feasibility study; setting a public hearing date for Roseville Circulator service adjustments; capital improvement project for MSP runway 4/22 extension; 1996-99 projects under the Hazard Elimination study of safety -signals and surfaces at railroad and highway grade crossings, bridge improvement and replacement and enhancement programs for inclusion in the 1996-98 Transportation Improvement Program; legislative update; and other business. Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, May 17, 7:30 a.m., Sheraton Park Place, Dover Restaurant, 1500 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park Finance Committee - Thursday, May 18, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: adoption of grant, procurement, and income policies. At 4:30 p.m., the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to MN Statutes section 471.705 for discussion of labor negiotiations . At 5 p.m., the meeting will be reopened to the public for a presentation by Coleman Consulting Group, Inc. On Wastewater Services shift schedule program. Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members - Friday, May 19, 7:30 a.m., Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's, I-94 at Hamline, St. Paul. Legislative Coordinating Group (TENTATIVE) - Friday, May 19, Noon, Room IA. TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF MAY 22 THROUGH MAY 26, 1995 Community Development Committee - Monday, May 22, noon, Room IA. Blue Ribbon Task Force - Monday, May 22, 2 p.m., Room IA. Special Meeting -Transportation Committee - Monday, May 22, 4 p.m., Chambers. Environment Committee - Tuesday, May 23, 4 p.m., Room 2A. 0_'� - �p Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, May 24, 9:30 a.m., Room IA. Executive Committee - Thursday, May 25, 7:30 a.m., Kelly Inn, I-94 at Marion, St. Paul. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, May 25, 4 p.m., Chambers. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, May 25, immediately following the Council meeting, room to be determined Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, May 26, noon, Room IA. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291-6447, (TDD 291- 0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION Budget Task Force - Monday, May 15, 11:30 a.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field The task force will consider: ratification of 1994 expenditures; airline rates and charges presentation; and the 1996 budget targets. Commission Meeting - Monday, May 15, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal Building. The commission will consider: special scheduled April 15, 1995 1005 -Part 150 Home Insulation Program continuation; recommendations regarding airport leases; work flow/report outlines; schedule of remaining activities; commissioner workshops; environmental impact statement -second phase scoping report; May ADNE levels; final contract payments for glycol storage facility and 1993/1994 Part 150 sound insulation program; contract bids received for the revenue control building and beacon rehabilitation at the St. Paul Downtown Airport; ratification of acceptance of grant offer; PFC application on FIS project; review of upcoming construction project bids; Lindbergh Terminal passenger waiting area rehabilitation; Crystal Airport long term comprehensive plan presentation; Airlake Airport south building area; differential global positioning system ground station; consultant interviews for dual track airport planning process economic analysis potential conflict; concessions workplan team status report; appeal of variance decision for Flying Scotchman; reliever airports philosophy; commercial space at Airlake Airport; capital improvement financing; federal inspection facility lease negotiations; passenger facility charge application and resolution; bids received for hot pour sealant; recommendation for a 60 month lease for motor grader; monies budgeted for metro wide trunked radio; first quarter financial information and budget variance; legislative update; new airline service - Vanguard Airlines Service; Heads Up including Merickel letter to chairman, Budget Task Force meeting; and Sun Country term sheet; and other business. Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186. M--7 LO rn rn a� V Y a .t a q � AI d � a3 '� a N v� N •.,F �r� + N FOI S C . C/J NPONO 's xp Ou � u U F MM o ~ p OA U Ouq� v pU qq o Qul Q� �2 3� a� o'�� 9a M e � O G8 UU ZEE FW Z. .�, •� ap�q 09 y X ' Wawa �a- �a e � Y� a N •�.� N gay gHua N M Q u o �s7a� uFWi V� A V . `i'y p 3 0 wavEC4VA� o 10 p� Wgyp, 1243 a kr) M "V a N Wog xWUzo �a0'^ Oo ado 00 LO rn rn a� DATE: MAY 18, 1995 TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG,`DATA CONTROL/INSPECTION CLERK SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR COMMERCIALANDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES MAY 11, 1995 THROUGH MAY 17, 1995 Permit #65991 was issued to Ed Soltvedt Architects for construction of Italianni's Restaurant at 220 Carlson Pkwy North, valuation $650,000.00. Permit #65919 was issued to Opus Corporation for remodeling and expansion of a mezzanine office, valuation $200,000.00. Permit #65779 was issued to M. A. Mortenson Company for completion of Country Inn Restaurant, valuation $523,820.00. �\ 1 PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED PAGE 7 05/18/95 AGING DAYS FROM 05/11/95 TO 05/17/95 PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT # APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED ERMT.TYPE SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 118 22 21 0005 ALTERATION 05/11/95 65919 OPUS CORP LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING 6105 TRENTON LA N 1 1 BASS CREEK BUSINESS PARK 3RD $200,000.00 $12,982.67 NEW CONST 05/17/95 65991 ED SOLTVEDT LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING 220 CARLSON PKWY N 1 1 CARLSON CTR 12TH $650,000.00 $67,232.67 16 118 22 14 0010 ADDITION 05/15/95 66065 OMCO CONST LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 4130 JUNEAU LA N LLS16QQ140010 0004331 $100,000.00 $1,105.17 14 118 22 21 0029 ADDITION 05/16/95 66162 GRECO CONST INC LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 4410 KIRKWOOD LA N 6 3 WESTRIDGE EST 2ND 0006284 $22,000.00 $382.25 03 118 22 44 0026 ALTERATION 05/11/95 66217 DONALD N & KAY Y KUTZ LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 13005 55TH AVE N 1 2 BASS LK WOODS 0006284 $11,000.00 $213.40 14 118 22 23 0034 NEW CONST 05/16/95 66251 ARNOLD & SONS BLDRS LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 12605 42ND PL N 10 5 SWAN LK SOUTH 0003256 $240,000.00 $3,833.67 34 118 22 44 0013 ALTERATION 05/17/95 66269 J S CATES CONST LOT BLK PUBLIC BUILDING 13005 CO RD NO 15 LLS34QQ440013 0000000 $40,666.00 $607.73 PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED PAGE 6 05/18/95 AGING DAYS FROM 05/11/95 TO 05/17/95 PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT # APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED ERMT.TYPE SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 118 22 32 0053 LAKE COUNTRY BLDRS INC 2920 ALVARADO LA N 0002286 13 118 22 42 0047 HICKS, JOANNE 3835 QUAKER LA N 0002286 31 118 22 11 0039 GERALD LEE CLARK 17620 13TH AVE N 20035332 16 118 22 14 0016 DONALD & DELPHINE PRIEBE 4120 GLACIER LA N 20035332 33 118 22 14 0027 PLYMOUTH ROOFING 830 ITHACA LA N 0005358 19 118 22 24 0028 ROBERT & LINDA MEISINGER 3315 URBANDALE LA N 0005358 M A MORTENSON CO 200 CARLSON PKWY N REPAIR 05/15/95 66562 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 3 6 GREENTREE WEST $14,000.00 $160.00 REPAIR 05/15/95 66582 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 26 2 PLYMOUTH PLAZA 3RD $1,100.00 $27.55 REPAIR 05/16/95 66596 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 4 1 FRICKS GARDEN TRACTS 3RD $5,000.00 $74.50 $865.00 $23.43 NEW CONST 05/12/95 65779 LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3 1 CARLSON CTR 12TH $523,820.00 $3,745.88 REPAIR 05/16/95 66599 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 3 1 SCHIEBERS $220.00 $15.11 REPAIR 05/16/95 66603 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 7 2 GLEN GROVE ACRES 1ST $3,500.00 $64.75 REPAIR 05/17/95 66624 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 26 1 AMBER WOODS $865.00 $23.43 NEW CONST 05/12/95 65779 LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3 1 CARLSON CTR 12TH $523,820.00 $3,745.88 MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APRIL 20, 1995 A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by Chairman David Crain at 7:00 p.m. on April 20, 1995. PRESENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioners John Edson, Marjie McFarland ABSENT: Commissioners Brian Helmken and Thomas Rugh STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, HRA Supervisor Ed Goldsmith and Housing Technician Denise Hutt MINUTES MOTION by Edson, seconded by Crain to recommend approval of the March 18, 1995 minutes. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. APPLICATION TO HUD FOR ADDITIONAL SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES HRA Supervisor Goldsmith gave an overview of the April 14, 1995 memo. Commissioner Edson asked what the current residency preference is. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that the current residency preference states live or work in Plymouth. Commissioner Edson asked if the proposed residency preference change would be acceptable with HUD. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith responded that it is an acceptable residency preference. Commissioner Edson commented that if the residency preference is changed, the only preference would be for working in Plymouth. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that an applicant could qualify for a federal preference as well as a residency or local preference. Plymouth Housing & Redevelopment Authority April 20, 1995 Page #13 Commissioner Edson asked if currently an applicant living in Minneapolis would be lower on the waiting list than an applicant living in Plymouth and if this residency preference is changed, then the applicant from Minneapolis would be equal. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied affirmatively. Chairman Crain commented that would be true unless, one of the applicants worked in Plymouth. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith explained that HUD might interpret the residency requirement as potentially discriminatory. Applicants with a residency preference have been predominately non -minority. Minority applicants would tend to live outside of Plymouth and have to wait longer for assistance than applicants with a residency preference. Commissioner McFarland asked what the advantages are of a residency preference. Chairman Crain replied that with all things being equal, Plymouth residents would be offered assistance first. He added that one of the reasons the HRA was formed was so that Plymouth residents would get some benefit from the federal programs. Commissioner McFarland asked if it would be worth the gamble of keeping the current preferences and taking the chance of not getting additional certificates. Chairman Crain asked how many points would Plymouth would be eligible for area - wide housing. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that he anticipates between 20 and 30 points. Chairman Crain responded that it seemed like Plymouth should be eligible for more points than 20 to 30. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that there is a limit on the number of units that each jurisdiction can apply for. Chairman Crain commented that given the problems that Minneapolis has incurred, it would seem that they should not be awarded additional units. Director Hurlburt stated that there should be some incentive by HUD to disburse the units among the other housing authorities. Commissioner Edson asked if an applicant is issued a Plymouth certificate and they did not live in Plymouth at the time of application, can they lease up in any jurisdiction. Plymouth Housing & Redevelopment Authority May 8, 1995 Page #18 HRA Supervisor Goldsmith responded he had considered that as a viable option. He provided Commissioners with a motion he had drafted detailing that action. Commissioner Edson emphasized that The Community Home Program people must sign a mortgage with the HRA at the same time a cashier check is provided to the IRS. He wanted the City Attorney to draft the proper documents promptly, should they be needed. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that should The Community Home Program receive clear title to the property, the $18,700 obtained from the County, would be program income. The Community Home Program could use the $18,700 for eligible CDBG costs associated with their project. They are presently under default on their contract with the City/HRA as they failed to meet the deadline for construction of their twin home as required in the contract. Technically, they would be required to pay the City/HRA $35,000 in addition to the $18,700 they would receive from the County. Commissioner Edson expressed the opinion that The Community Home Program would be unable to recoup sufficient money to pay back the City/HRA if they were to sell the property, as there is not that much value in the property. MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to authorize the expenditure of no more than $24,000 to provide to The Community Home Program, if needed, to redeem the property at 14230 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN provided the appropriate officers with The Community Home Program sign a mortgage with the City/HRA and provide clear title to the property. Discussion followed as to whether a quit claim deed to the City/HRA should be. considered sufficient to protect the City/HRA's interest in the property. MOTION TO AMEND by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to allow the use of a quit claim deed or a mortgage, with The Community Home Program, whichever provided the City/HRA with the more secure interest in the property, if a default occurred. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION & MOTION TO AMEND carried unanimously. Chairman Crain stated that the Board should be open to reconvene on this matter, if necessary, later in the week. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. housing\hra\minutes\hra0508 Plymouth Housing & Redevelopment Authority April 20, 1995 Page #14 HRA Supervisor Goldsmith responded that if the applicant did not live or work in Plymouth at the time of application, they must lease up in Plymouth for at least one year, unless they are granted a waiver. Chairman Crain commented that at least we could keep the work in Plymouth as a preference. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that one of the advantages for Plymouth in having its own Section 8 Program is the visibility and recognition that Plymouth receives for providing affordable housing. He added that at the time that Plymouth decides to accept applications, it could inform Plymouth employers to notify their employees of the available assistance. Commissioner Edson asked if Metro HRA issued a certificate to someone on their waiting list, can that person use it in Plymouth right away. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith responded that Metro HRA routinely waives the one year jurisdiction requirement and would allow a person to live in Plymouth initially. Commissioner McFarland wanted to know what the difference is between a certificate and a voucher. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith responded that one of the basic differences is that with a certificate, the client has to find a unit under the Fair Market Rent and their portion is based on 30% of their monthly adjusted income. He added with a voucher, the client can lease a unit for more than the Fair Market and pay the additional amount.. As a result, the voucher client can pay more than 30% of their monthly adjusted income for rent. Chairman Crain.wondered if we are encountering any owners of apartments opting out of Section 8 participation. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that the market is very tight with a low vacancy rate. When there are low vacancy rates, owners and managers become more selective in filling apartments that can result in more Section 8 participants being screened out of the market. Housing Technician Hutt commented that under HUD regulations, once an owner has agreed to accept Section 8 participants, they cannot decide to no longer participate in the Program. Chairman Crain asked if it was going to be too difficult for persons to find a unit if we are allocated an additional 30 certificates. Plymouth Housing & Redevelopment Authority April 20, 1995 Page #15 HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that of the 30 additional certificates, the 21 "portability reimbursment" certificates would already be in Plymouth units, so in actuality, it would only be nine additional participants who would be looking for units. Commissioner Edson commented that the chances are not favorable for obtaining 30 points. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that if the residency preference was changed, it may sway HUD to give us additional points. He added that HUD office personnel has been very noncommittal; but it would be worth trying. MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for 30 additional fair share allocation units of Section 8 housing certificates. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to adopt the amended Establishment and Administration of the Waiting List for the Section 8 Existing Housing Program. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that the Board could revisit the preferences at a later date if they so choose to do so. FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM HRA Supervisor Goldsmith gave an overview of the April 10, 1995 memo. Commissioner McFarland stated she was very impressed with the Family Self - Sufficiency Action Plan. Chairman Crain asked if the St. Louis Park housing authority was staffing this program. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that the housing authorities will contract with Employment Action Center to provide a caseworker. Commissioner McFarland asked if the Family Self -Sufficiency Program is already operating in St. Louis Park. Plymouth Housing & Redevelopment Authority April 20, 1995 Page #16 HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that the program has not yet been started and it will start as a joint program between Plymouth HRA and St. Louis Park Housing Authority. He added that since St. Louis Park has public housing, they will be applying for funding from HUD under the Family Investment Program and, if approved would also provide funding for Plymouth's participants. Commissioner McFarland asked how many persons will be served with this program. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith replied that it is projected for 50 clients by the end of the first year and a total of 60 clients thereafter. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner McFarland to approve the submission of the Family Self -Sufficiency Program Action Plan to HUD for approval. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Crain reminded HRA Supervisor Goldsmith that the counseling that Community Builders offers could be added to the application for additional certificates under area -wide housing opportunities. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated he sent a memo to Commissioners outlining upcoming events that the Commissioners may want to attend. PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE UPDATE Donna Flaata of Walker Management stated the open house for Plymouth Towne Square will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 2-5 p.m.. Ms. Flaata stated that the waiting list was reopened and Walker has received 100 applications to date. There have been three move outs attributed to. deaths and nursing home placements. There are still three units to lease, two two-bedroom units and one one -bedroom unit. Ms. Flaata asked the Board if Walker could hold a promotional marketing event at Plymouth Towne Square in early June for local housing authorities to tour the building. Chairman Crain responded that it would be appropriate. Meeting adjourned to Saturday, April 29 at 8:30 at Plymouth Towne Square. 1 MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MAY 8, 1995 A special meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by Chairman David Crain at 6:35 p.m. on May 8, 1995. PRESENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioners John Edson, Mar ie McFarland and Brian Helmken ABSENT: Commissioner Thomas Rugh STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, HRA Supervisor Edward Goldsmith and Housing Specialist Milt Dale THE COMMUNITY HOME PROGRAM HRA Supervisor Goldsmith gave an overview of the May .4, 1995 memorandum. He informed Commissioners that his meeting with Peter Markoe, CEO of Community Home Program, was postponed until Mr. Markoe's meeting with the IRS. Mr. Markoe had assured staff that he was working to obtain the funds to pay all federal back -taxes and redeem the property purchased with CDBG funds by noon, May 10. In addition, the state taxes would be paid off, allowing Community Home Program to have clear title to the property and be able to collect the $18,700 from Hennepin County for road right-of-way. Mr. Markoe had informed HRA Supervisor Goldsmith that the income tax dispute with the IRS was the result of a previous employee's actions. Mr. Markoe alleged the IRS was attempting to collect more tax money than was actually due and they were unwilling to discuss this until the amount claimed was paid. Commissioner Edson stated that in his experience, the IRS is generally very cooperative and will do a thorough investigation when needed. Further, he wanted staff to immediately file a second mortgage on the property after the property had been redeemed. . HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that HUD could require the City/HRA to repay HUD if the property was lost through foreclosure. Should no other bidder appear at the IRS auction of the property, the City/HRA might be permitted to redeem the property. Commissioner Edson did not believe there would not be any other bidders at the auction. He wanted the City/HRA's interest protected. He felt the minimum bid by an outside party would be $27,000, since Hennepin County was already willing to pay $18,700 for its right-of-way taking. HRA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that if the HRA could redeem the property; it could then provide it to another non-profit entity to use for an eligible CDBG use. Chairman Crain believed that one option would be to arrange a loan to The Community Home Program for the amount they owe in back -taxes should that organization not come up with sufficient money in time to redeem the property prior to the auction. 430 Zinnia Lane N Plymouth, MN 55441 13 May 1995 Office of the City Manager City of Plymouth Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: Have read the information the city has sent me about the non -phosphorus fertilizer you are requesting we use. I also saw the video when I watched the Town Meeting last week on Cable Channel 37. I can see why this would be a benefit in keeping the phosphorus out of our lakes and wet lands. What I don't understand is why last week while I was at Parkers Lake Park for my daily walk with my dog, I saw Tru-Green/Chemlawn applying fertilizer with phosphorus on all the grass areas of the park on the north end of Parkers Lake. The run off from these areas go directly into the lake. It looks like the city is telling us to do one thing while the city does the other. Will be interested to hear your comments on this matter. Sincerely yours, A�. ('�').t44 George F. Wilson (612)797-7434 George F. Wilson 430 Zinnia Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Wilson, Thank you for your recent letter concerning the use of phosphorus fertilizer at Parkers Lake Park. City Manager Dwight Johnson has asked Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation, to respond to your letter. You can expect a response from Mr. Blank by May 22. Thanks again for your letter. Please give me a call on 550-5013 if you have not received a response by May 22. Sincerely, Kathy Lueckert Assistant City Manager cc: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation C/R file We Listen - We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Mr. George Wilson 430 Zinnia Lane N. Plymouth, Mn. 55441 Dear Mr. Wilson: Thank you for your concern in keeping our waters phosphorus free. It's nice to see that people care about our environments. We currently have a contract with TruGreen ChemLawn to fertilize and spray for weeds within the Parkers Lake Park area. Our requirements are that a phosphorous free fertilizer be used. I have a document from TruGreen indicating the use of phosphorous free fertilizer which I will provide. It is unfortunate as per our phone conversation that you were misinformed by TruGreen that a phosphorous base fertilizer was applied. I have contacted TruGreen and they are sending me additional information regarding their use of phosphorous free fertilizer. Thank you for your concern. If I can be of further service to you, please contact me at 550-7461. Sincerely, Mark Peterson Superintendent of Parks cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager Eric Blank, Parks & Rec Director wo listen . We Solve . We Care r Anr1 rpt Y(�l �l ITH MINNF�;(1TA'i ,z , - TI -71 FPHONF (GlP1 ;5-0 [1,00o TRUGREEN * CH a VIII �IInIr�g1111U1LL1ULll l lLll/ ull l UIIY!L II lllwl lull w Ulll nLl u lllw IU 9M May 17, 1995 City of Plymouth Dan Heitke 3400 Plymouth Road Plymouth, Mn 55447 Re: Fertilizer analysis for the City of Plymouth Site Analysis 9610 17th Avenue N 17-0-5 Parkers Lake 17-0-5 Old Cemetery 17-0-5 Amphitheater 18-0-8 Public works Garage 17-0-5 Bass Lake Park 18-0-8 As a company policy, TruGreen*Chemlawn does not use phosphorus in any of its agronomic programs in the State of Minnesota. Respectfully, Phil Stryker Technical Agronomist TruGreen-ChemLawn P.O. Box 1440 Minnetonka, MN 55345 612-933-7360 �Qrrality,SerniceNet2aork ��_ " 4rvia e.Maacr •'frrminis..Mrrry MA'S"' Irutln,nrhrnd awn•Nnrri�:m ll��nuShicld ` \c— ,,, TruGreen-ChemLawn TRUGRM* CHENVLAW •' P.O. Box 1440 Minnetonka, MN 55345 612-933-7360 ;j March 15, 1994 City of Plymouth Mr. DantHeitke, Park Supervisor 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Fertilizer & Weed Control Dear Dan, Thank you for the opportunity to submit a bid for Summer Lawn Maintenance. I look forward to working with you in 1994. Please call me if you have any questions.-. Guarantee: We will retreat any area within 2 weeks of application, that does not meet your satisfaction. Note: We use non -24D Broadleaf Herbicide Trimec 959 •Our,Base Fertilizer mix is 17-0-5`'^ Please call me if you have any questions. Res ectfully bmitt d, Craig Seaberg Commercial Account Representative TruGreen*ChemLawn Quedity.VerviceNettvork \.�r�. r�1 a.i�r •'t'.'f ��i ala • ntrrfy -. Metroquip, Inc. Metroquip 2340 Fernbrook Lane • Minneapolis, MN 55447-3493 612/559-0541 • FAX:612/559-3833 May 12, 1995 C3 Mayor Joycelyn Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Subject: Requirements to obtain building permits Ref.: Letter of Credit Dear Mayor Joy: Hopefully you will have some more forums this year during which time business people can meet and ask questions. In the interim, I would like to bring the following to your attention. I am in the process of accomplishing work at both the 2340 and 2440 Fernbrook properties I own. In order to obtain a permit, I needed to provide the City with a Letter of Credit. In light of the following, I am wondering why this is necessary: 1. Development of plans. The Planning Commission process is quite thorough. I engaged the services of an architect (George Klein) and spent several thousand dollars in developing a plan which was eventually approved by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. 2. Award of contract. Utilizing a bid process, I did select G.L. Contracting to accomplish the work. If I go to the expense of having an architect draw plans and if a contractor accepts my purchase order to accomplish the work, why do you think this work will not be completed per the agreed upon plans? Perhaps I am misinterpreting what the Letter of Credit is for, but when was the last time a project was not completed as agreed? The invoice enclosed represents basically one-half of what I will pay, inasmuch as it covers the LOC through October of this year. I have agreed to provide a LOC for the balance of the project, and taking into account the landscaping needs to survive a winter, this basically will prolong it through the fall of 1996. Duluth Minneapolis Omaha Mayor Joycelyn Tierney May 12, 1995 Page 2 What value does this bring? This requirement adds to the expense without, in my opinion, adding value to the project or to the City of Plymouth. I am curious as to why you have this requirement. How many times have builders not complied? There must be a basis for asking an owner to provide the LOC and incur this expense, but what is it? I look forward to your response. Sincerely, H.B. "Bud" Hayden, Jr. President Enclosure cc: John Keho, City of Plymouth 2w\2440\Itjt.12 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA? "JA CL PROCESSING ".5. 0108 P.C. BGX 1450 MINNEAPOLISt MN 55479 HENRY B HPYCEN 2340 FERNBRCCK LN N MPLS MN 55447 PAGF I 042 301801 00 403393 05 08 95 2.0000 BR/DIV ACCOUNT COMM. NOTE 10 30 95 INTEREST NUMBER NUMBER NO. NUMBER DUE DATE RATE INTEREST DUE REPRESENTS LETTER OF CREDIT FEE DUE TOP PORTION MUST ACCOMPANY PAYMENT 0429 I 30180191 00 I 4033931 105 08 95 I 2.0000 BR /DIV ACCOUNT COMM NOTE NOTE FACE AMOUNT DUE DATE INTEREST RATE it 139-40 $17339.40 BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD PRINCIPAL DUE INTEREST DUE MISC DUE TOTAL DUE EFFECTIVE DATE BALANCE INTEREST AMOUNT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT PRINCIPAL BALANCE 05 02 95 BROUGHTFORWARD 10 30 95 PRINCIPAL DUE .00 1331200.00- .00 TOTALS INTEREST DUE 1 Y 3 3 9. 4 0 P A Y MISCELLANEOUS THIS BILLIES REFL CT FEES DUE T Y P f CHARGES 'S' Z- 9 /O- 3p- YS PAY THIS AMOUNT $11339.40 31 INTEREST DUE REPRESENTS LETTER OF CREDIT FEE DUE TOP PORTION MUST ACCOMPANY PAYMENT 0429 I 30180191 00 I 4033931 105 08 95 I 2.0000 BR /DIV ACCOUNT COMM NOTE NOTE FACE AMOUNT DUE DATE INTEREST RATE it 139-40 $17339.40 BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD PRINCIPAL DUE INTEREST DUE MISC DUE TOTAL DUE EFFECTIVE DATE TRANSACTION AMOUNT INTEREST AMOUNT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT PRINCIPAL BALANCE 05 02 95 1331200.00 10 30 95 1331200.00- .00 1331200.00- .00 TOTALS 133?200.00- 133,200.00 - THIS BILLIES REFL CT FEES DUE 'S' Z- 9 /O- 3p- YS FROM TO May 15, 1995 H.B. "Bud" Hayden, Jr. Metroquip, Inc. 2340 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447-3493 Dear Mr. Hayden, Thank you for your May 12 letter to Mayor Tierney regarding your questions on the City's letter of credit requirements to obtain a building permit. Mayor Tierney has asked Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Development, to respond to your inquiries. You can expect a response from Ms. Hurlburt by May 25. Again, thank you for your letter. Please give me a call on 550-5013 if you have not received a response by May 25. Sincerely, 4�4�4� Kathy Lueckert Assistant City Manager cc: Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Development C/R file We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 May 6, 1995 5930 Annapolis Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55446 Plymouth City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Sirs, This letter is written in opposition to the odd/even watering ban that came in to effect May 1. My husband and I purchased our home in Plymouth in May 1993. We had previously lived in Maple Grove for 10 years. Having only experienced one watering ban period in those 10 years, we were surprised that Plymouth had a watering ban every year. Being new to Plymouth, we chose to see how the watering ban really affected us before we judged it. In the two years that we have lived here there has not been any official communication why there is a watering ban. We would like to know the cost/benefit to the community of the watering ban and what circumstances would be necessary to have the council reevaluate the ban. We have found the watering ban to be a significant problem for us. We have a love of flowers and enjoy the hobby of gardening. Watering our gardens and lawn is something that we take seriously. We appreciate the need to conserve water and try to water only when necessary. What we have found is that the watering ban actually causes us to water more often then is always necessary and is a problem for us for the following reasons: 1. We frequently end up completely watering our yard even when rain is predicted for the next day. Everyone knows that predicting the chance of rain is not an accurate science and when. the gardens will suffer without the water, we are forced to water sooner then is necessary. It is frustrating when the rain does arrive, and we realize that we could have waited. Without a ban, we could wait and only water when rain does not come. 2. There are 3 months during the watering ban season with 31 days. This can cause hardship for those of us on even sides of the street because there are two odd days in a row, consequently, the problem explained in #1 is exacerbated. 3. We do not have the luxury of a sprinkler system. Consequently, when the lawn needs water, it is a big job to get to all areas of the lawn properly in the 24 hours that are allotted to us. This also creates the need to water during times of the day when it is not desirable to water in order to complete the job. If we had the luxury of watering ad lib, we would be able to only water the areas that needed it, when it needed it. 4. Many people do have sprinkler systems. It is highly improbable that these systems have controllers that account for the three months with 31 days. Controllers capable of this are very expensive. Consequently many sprinklers are not likely set properly for the right day. Surely, it is the responsibility of the homeowner to reset the controller, but how many are doing this? Most sprinkler systems are set to water in the predawn hours and homeowners are not likely subject to enforcement due to the early hour. This causes a double standard for the home owner forced to manually water during the day when enforcement is likely. We would like the council to reevaluate the odd/even watering ban. We would appreciate understanding what is the benefit of this ban to the community. We have not perceived the benefits of the ban and wonder if it is an example of excessive government. Perhaps the ban could be eliminated in an experiment to see how it really affects water usage. Sinc rely, ;Julie Hoyme Julie Hoyme 5930 Annapolis Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Ms. Hoyme, Thank you for your recent letter to the Plymouth City Council regarding your concerns with the City's watering restrictions ordinance. Your letter will be shared with all members of the City Council. Mayor Tierney has asked Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, to respond to you questions. You can expect a response from Mr. Moore by May 25. Again, thank you for your letter and sharing your thoughts with us. 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Room 226 State Capitol Building - Constitution Avenue St Senate St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 r (612)297-8065 Facsimile: (612) 296-6511 to of Minnesota May 12, 1995" Dwight D. Johnson, Manager . �. Ci of Plymouth ty9 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Dwight: I am writing to update you as to the status of the legislation reflective of the position taken by you and other metropolitan area elected officials at the recent Urban Summit. The Senate bill, S.F. 1019, passed the floor on a 57-8 vote May 8. The House companion, H.F. 1156, passed out of the Ways and Means Committee to the House floor last night. Both bills contain language that softens the housing provisions to conform with the recent attached Municipal Legislative Commission letter and the Governor's stated opposition to "tax base sharing" and "pooling". Despite the historic consensus reached at the Summit, and in the State Senate, Representative Van Dellen continues to mount a full court press against the bill. His position is the height of legislative arrogance. I hope that you will contact your House members and the Governor's office to ask for support for this proposal, H.F. 1156, which is scheduled for floor debate on Tuesday, May 16. Please find attached a copy of the "Oliver amendment", the Senate Roll Call, and a memo regarding other elements of the Summit agreement that are contained in other bills. Thank u for yoi#r leadership and support. Since ° ly ;I r TED A. MONTDALE ate Senator -- District 44 Committees • Vice Chair, Metropolitan and Local Government P. Chair, Subcommittee on Metropolitan Affairs • Member, Recycled Paper Environment and Natural Resources • Member, Gaming 3s1/, Po.,I- Regulation • Member, Taxes and Tax Laws • Chair, Hennepin . Consumer Fiber County Delegation ��' Senate Counsel & Research G-17 STATE CAPITOL ST PAUL. MN sslss (612) 296-4791 FAX (612) 296.7747 JOANNE ZOFF SELLNER DIRECTOR Senate State of Minnesota COUNSEL TO: Senator Ted Mondale PETERS. WATTSON JOHN C. FUl1ER BONNIE L SEREZOVSKY FROM: Amy M. Vennewitz, Senate Research (296-7681) DANIEL P. MCGOWAN KATHLEEN E. PONTIUS GEORGE M. MCCORMICK HANS I. E. BJORNsON DATE: May 8, 1995 KATHERINE T. CAVANOR CHRISTOPHER S. STANG KENNETH P. SACWUS SUBJECT: Affordable and Life -Cycle Housing Opportunities MEUSSAJOHNSON J TOMAS L STAFFORD JOAN E. WHITE v The timeline shown below describes the sequence of events that will take place if the sections related to affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities LEGISLATIVE ANALYSTS within S.F. 1019-5 pass this session. WILLIAM RIEMERMAN DAVID GIEL MARK L. FERMANICH RANOALs. HOVE Date Action to be Taken OREGORYC.KNOPFF GREGORY PATRICK MCCORMACK MUELLER Jul 1, 1996 - June 30 1996 Metropolitan Council and municipalities Y � p p JACK SACK PAULSON CHRIS L TURNER negotiate housing goal$. Municipalities AMY M. VENNEWITZ identify to the Council actions they will take MAJA WEIDMANN _ to help meet their housing goals. August 1, 1996 The Council notifies each municipality of its affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities amount for FY 97. Each municipality is allowed to retain this amount for expenditure as the municipality chooses. August 1, 1997 Each municipality reports to the council regarding how its affordable and life -cycle housing amount for FY 97 was expended. The Council notifies each municipality of its affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities amount for FY 98. Each municipality is allowed to retain this amount for expenditure as the municipality chooses. 0_ Date Action to be Taken August 1, 1998 Each municipality reports to the council regarding how its affordable and life -cycle housing amount for FY 98 was expended. The Council notifies each municipality of its affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities amount for FY 99. Each municipality is allowed to retain this amount for expenditure as the municipality chooses. August 1, 1999 Each municipality reports to the council regarding how its affordable and life -cycle housing amount for FY 99 was expended. The Council notifies each municipality of its affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities amount for FY 2000. August 31, 1999 The Council determines whether, for the previous three fiscal years, FY 97, 98 and 99, the actual aggregate amount spent by municipalities that have not met their housing goals on affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities equals or exceeds 85 percent of the aggregate amount calculated by the Council for expenditure over the past three years. If the expended amount does equal or exceed the amount calculated by the Council for expenditure, each municipality is allowed to continue to retain and expend the affordable and life -cycle housing amount as it chooses. If the expended amount does not exceed the amount calculated by the Council for expenditure, then only those communities that have met their housing goals are allowed to retain the affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities amount. Those municipalities that have not met their housing goals, must either: (1) distribute the affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities amount to the housing and redevelopme nt authority of the county in which the municipality is located for expenditure within the municipality; -2- Senate Counsel & Research G-17 STATE CAPITOL ST PAUL, MN 55155 ;612) 296A791 FAX (612) 296-7717 JO ANNE ZOFF SELLNER DIRECTOR Senate State of Minnesota COUNSEL • PETER S. WATTSON TO: Senator Ted Mondale JOHN C. FULLER BONNIE L BEREZOVSKY DANIEL P MCGOWAN FROM: Amy M. Vennewitz, Senate Research (296-7681))M t KATHLEEN E. PONTIUS GEORGE M. MCCORMICK HANS I. E. BJORNSON DATE: May 4, 1995 KATHERINE T. CAVANOR CHRISTOPHER B. STANG KENNETH P. BACKHUS SUBJECT: Status of Elements Contained in Senator Oliver's MELISSA JOHNSON TOMAS L STAFFORD Amendment to 1019 JOAN E. WHITE LEGISLATIVE A number of the elements contained in Senator Oliver's proposed ANALYSTS amendment to your metropolitan livable communities act (SF 1019) are WILLIAM RIEMERMAN DAVID GIEL contained Jn some form in other senate bills. The bullets below indicate the MARK L. FERMANICH status of some of his proposals. RANDALS.HOVE GREGORY C. KNOPFF PATRICK J MCCORMACK • Summer Youth Employment Programs -- Senator Oliver's amendment DANIEL L. MUELLER JACK PAULSON appropriated $3.0 million each year in supplemental funding for the CHRIS L TURNER continuation of this program. (This amount is above the biennial base of AMY M. VENNEWITZ MAJA WEIDMANN $6.857 million.) S.F. 1670, Senator Kroening's omnibus community development bill, contains a $3.0 million appropriation each year above the base for the summer youth employment program. The Governor had. not recommended any increase above the base appropriation. After -School Pilot Programs -- Senator Oliver's amendment contained a $1.0 million appropriation for grants to the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts for the after school enrichment programs. This appropriation is currently in the Senate omnibus education bill. • Contamination Cleanup Matching Grant Funds -- Senator Oliver's amendment contained an $11 million (later lowered to $6.6 million) appropriation to provide matching funds for contamination cleanup grants. S.F. 1670 contains $6.6 million for the biennium for this purpose. The Governor had requested $14 million. S a 4 2 3320 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE f 55TH DAY S.F. No. 1019: A bill for an act relating to metropolitan government; establishing the metropolitan livable communities fund and providing for fund distribution; reducing the levy authority of the metropolitan mosquito control commission; providing for certain revenue sharing; regulating employee layoffs by the metropolitan mosquito control district; authorizing an economic vitality and housing initiative; amending Minnesota Statutes 1994, sections 116J.552, subdivision 2; 116J.555, subdivision 2; 116J.556; 473.167, subdivisions 2, 3, and by adding a subdivision; 473.711, subdivision 2; and 473F.08, subdivisions 3a, 5, 7a, and by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1994, sections 473.704, subdivision 15; 504.33; 504.34; and 504.35. CWas read the third time and placed on its final passage. The question was taken on the.passage of the bill. The roll was called and there were yeas 57 and nays 8, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative were: Anderson, Hottinger Langseth Olson Sams Beckman Janezich Larson Ourada Scheevel Belanger Johnson, D.E. Lesewski Pappas Solon Berglin Johnson, D.J. Limmer Pariseau Spear Chandler Johnson, J.B. Marty Piper Stevens Chmielewski Kiscaden Metzen Pogemiller Stumpf Cohen Kleis Moe, R.D. Price Terwilliger Day Knutson Mondale Ranum Vickerman Finn Kramer Morse Reichgott Junge Wiener Flynn Krentz Murphy Riveness Frederickson Kroening Novak Robertson Hanson Laidig Oliver Runbeck Those who voted in the negative were: Berg Betzold Lessard Neuville Samuelson Bertram Johnston Merriam So the bill passed and its title was agreed to. Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future 17 yy" May 16, 1995 a11 To Elected Officials, City Managers and Staff: The Metropolitan Council Environment Division, formerly the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, is hosting five breakfast meetings in June, seeking input to its proposed 1996 budget. The meeting schedule is listed on the back of this page. We invite you and/or appropriate city.staff to attend. Pre -Budget meetings were held this past March to gather input prior to developing this proposed budget . We appreciate comments received from all who attended these meetings and will distribute the results of the Pre -Budget Breakfast Survey at the upcoming meetings. We realize that wastewater treatment is a major cost in your community's budget, and we are committed to providing our system users with effective treatment at a reasonable cost. Holding these meetings is one way in which we provide you with an opportunity to review and comment throughout our budget process. Last year, the Budget Breakfast meeting held at the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant had an excellent turnout. Therefore, one of this year's meetings has again been scheduled for the Metro Plant. For those who are interested, we have scheduled a tour of the plant immediately following the breakfast meeting. The tour will last a little over an hour. A public hearing on the Proposed 1996 Metropolitan Council Environment Division Budget is scheduled for July 13, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul. BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETING SCHEDULE ON BACK TO PLACE MEETING RESERVATIONS, CALL SARAH KLINE AT 229-2129. 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/= 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3780 An Equal Opportunity Employer METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT DIVISION FORMERLY THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE PROPOSED 1996 BUDGET Thursday, JUNE 1, 1995 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Shoreview Inn/Hampton Inn 482-0402 Lexington & 1-694 Shoreview Friday, JUNE 2, 1995 7:30 A.M. Kelly Inn - Plymouth (Green Mill) Highway 55 & 1-494 Plymouth - 9:00 A.M. 553-1600 Wednesday, JUNE 7, 1995 Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant 2400 Childs Road 229-2129 St. Paul (See map on this page) MAP TO METRO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO ST PAUL TO ST PAUL MEETING: 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. TOUR: 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Wear good walking shoes with leather uppers if you plan to take this tour. There will be stairs and a considerable amount of walking involved. Thursday, JUNE 8, 1995 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Ke!!y Iran St. Paul (B-onjamin's) 227-8711 1-94 and John Ireland Boulevard St. Paul Friday, JUNE 9, 1995 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Holiday Inn Airport #2 831-8000 1-494 and Highway 100 Bloomington TO WISOOHSIH TO SO ST PAUL L HASTINGS i METRO PLANT TO PLACE MEETING RESERVATIONS, CALL SARAH KLINE AT 229-2129. DATE: May 18, 1995 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager K*1 SUBJECT: Withdrawal of Plymouth's Participation in Free -Net Project Earlier this year I wrote you about the opportunity for the city's involvement in the Twin Cities Free -Net project. Free -Net is a voluntary organization dedicated to providing free computer access to local government information. We viewed Free -Net as a new way to provide information to residents, as well as giving the City access to the Internet. Plymouth joined the cities of Mounds View and Maple Grove in the pilot of the Free -Net system. As the project progressed this spring, it has become, increasingly evident that the Free - Net faces many challenges. It has limited resources, in particular the staff resources necessary to support such a system. During our preliminary work on Free -Net, we discovered several technical difficulties in adapting Free -Net to our network environment. At a recent Free -Net meeting, the pilot cities discovered that they would be expected to provide training and support to citizens accessing the Free -Net. Additionally, the cities were asked to pay for the access telephone lines to Free -Net for the entire Twin Cities area, with no guarantee that Plymouth residents would have consistent access to the system. The cost of Plymouth's share of these lines was over $8,000. We began to realize that Free -Net would require significant amounts of time from Plymouth staff. Based on the experience to date, and the discussion at the recent meeting, we also honestly questioned the odds of success of the Free -Net project. After considering these and other factors, we elected to withdraw from further participation in the Free -Net project. We are still pursuing Internet access for the City, and anticipate being "on-line" on the Internet this summer. While staff believes that the Free -Net vision of free computer access to information is a good goal, we do not believe that further participation in the Free -Net project is good for Plymouth. Please give me a call should you have questions. K 1 1� CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: May 19, 1995 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight D. Johnson SUBJECT: Summary of Events Armstrong High School -Trees. A neighborhood meeting was held at Armstrong on Wednesday evening. About 20-25 residents showed up. Chuck Lymangood offered his services as "facilitator. " A list of issues was made for the School and City to address. After more than 2 hours, everyone seemed agreed on the issues to be decided and there seemed to be some general feeling that at least the School system will work to make the situation better. Staff has met with School officials on both Thursday and Friday this week to work on the issues identified. So far, the results are tentatively as follows: 1. The practice field can be moved about 65 feet north, away from the 34th Avenue neighbors. It cannot be moved more due to slope conditions near the high school building. This means that the practice field will have more space from the neighbors, that the existing berm along the south side can be continued around to the hill area, and that there will be more room for landscaping in the area. Also, the slope on the hill can be made 2:1 instead of the usual 3:1 or 4:1. This means an estimated 20 additional feet of the hill can remain undisturbed. 2. The NURP pond cannot reasonably be moved and retain space for school events and graduation ceremonies. We looked at moving the pond, making it deeper, shallower, dividing it into two etc. Since the campus has only 40 acres and today's standard for a new high school is about 80 acres, the school is trying to conserve every usable space possible. Also, for every 3 feet we would move the pond out of the woods, 10 feet is lost of usable "program" space due to the nature of the slopes in the area. A 3. A revised reforestation plan will be made Monday, following comments from residents which are due on Monday morning. Another neighborhood meeting will be held Monday evening to present the new alternatives. Our Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening for this and other items. Legislative news. No definite news on tax issues. The Legislature is set to adjourn next Monday evening. It does appear that we will lose about 5 % of our HACA state aid, which would be about $90,000 next year. This is a little bit less of a loss than previously supposed. Armstrong Fire. The construction trailer of the general contractor at Armstrong High School burned Thursday night. It is basically destroyed. Our fire inspectors believe the fire was deliberate. There is no information on who might be responsible yet. PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 249 1995 5:30 P.M. Public Safety Training Room I. Election Canvassing H. Elm Creek Cluster Planning M. Review Report of 1995 Real Estate Development Survey *IV. Armstrong High School Tree Restoration V. Council Chambers Renovation VI. Citizen Survey Preliminary Results * Item will be discussed at 6:00 p.m.