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JANUARY 19, 2001
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING:
ESTABLISH GOALS, OBJECTIVES, &
PRIORITIES; VISIONING, Plymouth Creek
Center
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY6, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBR UARY 13, 7: 00 PM
2. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, S: 30 PM
3. MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 7:00 PM
4. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 7:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING:
DISCUSSION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
Council Chambers
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
CITY EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY,
Medina Entertainment Center
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached.
(M-3)
PL YMO UTH AD VISOR Y COMMITTEE ON
TRANSIT, Bass Lake Room
S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 8:00 AM LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE, Sheraton
Midway, St. Paul
Tentative schedule is attached. (M -S)
CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
January 19, 2001
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 6:30 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY], 7: 00 PM
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MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC)
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING, Bass Lake
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-8)
January, February and March Calendars are attached. (M-9)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Excerpt from the Metropolitan Council Metro Digest with items related to the
Elm Creek Interceptor. (I -1a)
b) Proposal from John Sweeney to sell three City–owned homes. (I -1b)
c) Notice of a Mosaic Youth Center fundraising project scheduled for Saturday,
January 27 at the Crystal Community Center. (I -1c)
d) Notice from Gage Merchandising Services of a "mass layoff' at their Plymouth
facility. (I -1d)
2. BOARD AND COMMISSION ITEMS
a) Letter of resignation from HRA Commissioner Dick Abel. (I -2a)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Gregory Pulles regarding pedestrian traffic at Schmidt Lake Road and
Vicksburg Lane. The letter has forwarded to Park Director Eric Blank for a
response. (I -3a)
b) E-mail communiques between Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt
and Matt Sanford regarding affordable housing in Plymouth. (I -3b)
c) Letter from Park Director Eric Blank to Scott Mehus regarding skate park
specifications. A copy of Scott's original letter is also included. (I -3c)
A summary report on the 2000 correspondence is attached. (1-3)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Vitaly Shturman praising work done by the Public Works Sewer and
Water Division. (I -4a)
b) Letter from Brad and Lily Everett regarding their home and property at Highway
101 and County Road 24. (I -4b)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
January 19, 2001
S. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) 2001 City Council Coordinating Representative appointments. (1-5a)
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) League of Minnesota Cities FRIDAY FAX. (I -6a)
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
JANUARY 22, 2001, 7:00 P.M.
MEDICINE LAKE ROOM
AGENDA
1. Action and Discussion Items
a. Approve minutes
b. Subcommittee updates
1. Teen activities with Park and Recreation Department programs
2. Teen programs and music/concert activities
3. Coffee house/Youth center interests
4. Explorers in the Fire Department
5. Youth Town Forum
6. Youth Awards Program
c. Roller disco event update
d. Millennium Garden Buy—a—Brick Program
e. Conferences:
1. National League of Cities Conference in Washington DC, March 9-13
2. League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth, June 19-22
3. LMC Legislative Conference in St. Paul, February 1
2. Additional materials in your packet
a. Notice of a Mosaic Youth Center fundraising project
b. CICC/LCTS grant applications:
1. Skate Park grant application
2. Youth Events grant application
c. America's Promise bulletins
d. Calendars for January, February, and March
Next Meeting: Monday, February 5, 7:00 PM, Medicine Lake Room
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DATE: January 19, 2001
TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
FROM: George Bentley, Acting Transit Administrator
SUBJECT: January 24, 2001 MEETING (Please Note Location)
The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on
WEDNESDAY, January 24, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bass Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth
City Hall, opposite end of the hall from the Engineering Department).
The agenda for the meeting is as follows: (Please note some materials will be distributed at the
meeting.)
I. Approval of Agenda.
II. Introduction of New PACT Members
III. Approval of minutes of December 6, 2000 (attached).
IV. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for December, 2000 (information will
be distributed at the meeting).
V. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations.
VI. Plymouth Metrolink Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy (attached).
VII. 2001 Work Plan (draft copy and cover memo attached).
VIII. Access to Jobs (materials to be distributed at meeting).
IX. Transit Administrator's Report.
X. Other comments and adjournment
cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council; Paul Buherin and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services,
Inc., Steve Mahowald, Jeff Wostrel and Joanne Smith, Metro Transit
NOTE: Please call George Bentley at 763-509-5521 if you are unable to attend.
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LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 2001
Legislative Conference
February 1, 2001
Sheraton Midway Hotel, St. Paul
City officials get the big story on the Big Plan and more
City life under"W; reflections of veteran Capitol reporter are highlights of conference
St. Paul — The executive director of the Texas Municipal League will share with Minnesota
city officials how Texas cities fared under the government of Gov. George W. Bush next month.
Frank Sturzl is a featured guest of the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference, to be
held Thursday, Feb.1 at the Sheraton Midway Hotel in St. Paul.
City officials from across the state will gather to learn the latest on what cities can expect from
the new Legislature and the Ventura Administration. Other conference highlights will be
reflections from a veteran Capitol reporter and a review on using a communications campaign
to work with legislators. Cities leaders are encouraged to bring youth delegates to the
conference as an opportunity for them to learn how cities interact with the state.
8:00 Registration
8:30 Welcome
Gary Doty, President, LMC
8:45 Today's Top Story —
Property Tax Reform and the Big Plan:
Headlines for MN Cities
Matt Smith, Commissioner of Revenue
9:30 Today's Op -Ed Page —
The Big Plan: Editorial Perspectives
Ron Abrams, Chair, House Tax Committee
Larry Pogemiller, Chair, Senate Tax Committee Cnvited)
10:45 This Just In!
Latebreaking News About legislative Issues
Intergovernmental Relations Staff, LMC
11:30 The Scoop —
The Media: Why Legislative Issues
Are Covered As They Are
Dane Smith, Political Reporter, Mpls. Star Tribune
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Today's Feature Story—
Life With "W": What Cities Might Expect
Frank Sturzl, Executive Director, Texas Municipal
League
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Campaign: Its Message and Influence
Laura Petersen, Public Relations Coordinator, LMC
2:30 Today's Trailer— Off to the Capitol!
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
February 13
• Presentation of Emergency Management Plan
• Adopt Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
• Vacation and Sale of right-of-way located west of I-494 and south of Begin Oaks Golf
Course
• Presentation and Approval of updated Emergency Plan
February 27
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I 1 A digest of actions taken by the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks & Open Space
o / Commission and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Minutes of all Council and Commission meetings are filed with
N J" the Legislative Reference Library, 645 State Office Building, 6th Floor, in St. Paul for a period of up to two years and can be
viewed by the public. Call the appropriate commission or operations area for meeting information and/or specific questions.
Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN, 55 10 1. For further information
regarding the contents of this publication, contact Sandra Lindstrom at (651) 602-1390. The Council's general number is (651)
602-1000, TDD: (651) 291-0904. Call the Metro Information Line at (651) 602-1888 for recorded information about
upcoming Council meetings and regional events, current job openings and Section 8 housing information. Recent Council
I publications can be found at major public libraries in the Metro Area. Publications can be ordered by e-mail. The address is:
data. center@metc.state.mn. us Comments can be made to that address as well as (651) 602-1500, the Metro Council Public
Comment Line. Check the internet web site at http://Www.metrocouncii.org.
The Council...
Environment
authorized its Regional Administrator to
negotiate and execute a contract for
engineering design and construction support
services for the Medina Leg of the Elm
Creek Interceptor with Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik and Associates, Inc. at a cost not to
exceed $500,000.
revised its program criteria used in
implementation of the SAC Waiver
Demonstration Program to make eligible for
SAC waiver all new construction rental
units in inclusionary housing developments
that are affordable to households at or below
50 percent of median income. The revision
in the criteria does not change the three-year
maximum total of $750,000 in MCES SAC
waivers available between January 1, 2000,
and December 31, 2002.
approved the gravity sewer extension of the
Elm Creek Interceptor to provide service to
the City of Medina with the caveat that this
does not preclude other long-term (post -
2020) alternatives which are being studied
as part of the MCES Interceptor System
Master Plan.
• authorized MCES's Wastewater Services
General Manager to negotiate, and its
Regional Administrator to execute, a
Professional Services Contract with Brown
and Caldwell for the East and West Area
Plans, MCES Project Nos. 970200 and
970900, at a cost not to exceed $530,000.
• authorized MCES's Wastewater Services
General Manager to negotiate, and its
Regional Administrator to execute, a
design/build contract with Von Roll Inc. for
the MWWTP Fluidized Bed Incinerator/Air
Pollution Control System Project, MCES
Project No. 970340, at a cost not to exceed
$72,090,566.
authorized the sole source procurement of
sludge cake pumps, hoppers and related
appurtenances from Schwing America, Inc.
for the MWWTP Fluidized Bed
Incinerator/Air Pollution Control System
Project, MCES Project No. 970340, at a cost
not to exceed $3,500,000.
• authorized its Regional Administrator to
award and execute a contract for
construction of the MWWTP Secondary
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AN AFFILIATE OF EDINA REALTY HOME SERVI C E S . A C O M P L E 7 E REAL ES TIATE SER v CES - v M P A N Y
January 15, 2001
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Plymouth City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: PROPOSAL TO SELL THREE CITY -OWNED HOMES
3225 COUNTY ROAD 101 NORTH
179153 OTH PLACE NORTH
179203 OTH PLACE NORTH
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
In November of 2000, 1 was contacted by Plymouth City Staff and asked to submit a proposal
for the marketing of three properties within the City of Plymouth. Subsequently, on November
28, 2000, 1 submitted a letter of proposal and market analysis for the sale of the three properties
(see enclosed copy).
On December 6, 2000, City Staff informed me that based on the information they obtained from
auctioneers and another realtor, they would not be listing the properties with a realtor, but that
they would be marketing the properties themselves.
Soon after on December 8, 2000, 1 approached Fred Moore and discussed a negotiated
commission in the event that I found buyers for the three properties. Fred indicated that he
would give consideration to my request for a negotiated commission in this instance.
After speaking with Fred, I met with June Patrin, a realtor in my office and we discussed the
possibility of having these properties being used for affordable housing. We then approached
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners with that idea. They expressed interest and
personally wanted to view the properties. Working closely with City Staff on two occasions June
and I showed the properties to the Interfaith Outreach Board members and Staff (December 14th
and December 29th).
I then met with Rebecca Stoen, HRA Specialist, regarding opportunities for City involvement
and or financial programs available to assist Interfaith Outreach in the purchase of these
specific properties.
In further discussion with representatives of Interfaith Outreach, June and I were informed that it
was their intent to make an offer to purchase all three properties for affordable housing. It is my
understanding that their offer will be a creative proposal requesting the City to participate
financially, as well as the possibility of financial help from local churches.
wAYZATA/LAKE MINNETONKA OFFICE
150 Lake Street West Suite 100 Wayzata MN 55391 PHONE 952.475.241 1 FAX 952 476.5333
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Plymouth City Council
Januar/15,2001
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Based on the above background information, June and I propose the following:
1. We will assist the City and Interfaith Outreach to complete all three transactions.
2. We will be responsible for all paper work needed for the closing of each property.
3. We will be available to show the properties to officers of Interfaith Outreach at any time to
assist them in the process of obtaining bids, etc.
In the spirit of cooperation and in an effort to provide affordable housing in the City of Plymouth.
Edina Realty, June and I propose the following fees for our services rendered, including time,
expertise, marketing, and liability, $3,000 lump sum per each transaction or as an alternative
2.5% for the sale of each property based on the negotiated transaction price.
The original proposal included fees ranging from 6% to 7%. If the properties were sold on MLS
at the high end of the range in the original proposal, the total commissions on all three would
have reached $35,000.
As part of our charitable contribution and in an effort to make this a viable transaction, Edina
Realty, June, and I hereby agree to have our lump sum fee of $3,000 for each property (or the
alternative 2.5%) be all-inclusive.
We hereby request that the City Staff be authorized to prepare and enter into an agreement
based on the terms set forth in this letter.
As experienced realtors with knowledge of Plymouth and the metropolitan area, we are
extremely pleased to be a part of this excellent chance to provide affordable housing
opportunities to several families. We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City and
Interfaith Outreach on this worthwhile endeavor.
Sincerely,
JRS:dIs
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Mr. Fred Moore Mr. Steve Deuth
Director of Public Works Senior Engineering Technician
City of Plymouth City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
RE: PROPOSAL TO SELL THREE CITY -OWNED HOMES
Dear Fred and Steve:
I am pleased to respond to your request for information regarding the listing and sale of three
homes owned by the City of Plymouth. Enclosed is the Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for
each home, and this letter outlining the services I will provide through Edina Realty for the
following properties located in Plymouth:
• 3225 County Road 101 North
• 17915 30t" Place North
• 17920 30"' Place North
BACKGROUND ON EDINA REALTY
Edina Realty has been a tradition in Minnesota since 1955. Today, Edina Realty operates over
60 offices in three states with annual sales of more than $3.5 billion. Our sales associates are
continually rated number one nationally in customer satisfaction. Edina Realty was the first real
estate company in Minnesota to own both a mortgage and title company, the first to have a
computer service for sales associates and the first to have a Hotline, a 24-hour interactive
phone system.
WHAT EDINA REALTY WILL DO FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Marketing
As one of the country's largest firms, Edina Realty offers you more experience, better sales
tools and more marketing muscle. Our website, www.edinarealty.com, has over 3,000,000 hits
per month. Our site offers full-color detailed information and global exposure for all of our
listings.
Mr. Fred Moore
Mr. Steve Deuth
November 28, 2000
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Edina Realty is the number one real estate advertiser in the market utilizing:
• Colored pictures
• Visible open house directories
• Newspapers (local and the Star Tribune)
• Television
• Direct mailings
Once the properties are listed they will appear on MLS, the Internet, and on our exclusive
Hotline,, I will network with 90 associates from our office, another 120 from the two Edina Realty
offices in Plymouth, as well as other agents from other firms. Detailed and informative
marketing materials will be prepared to promote the individual properties. This should result in
expeditious sales and closings on the properties.
I will be responsible for all tours and showings and will supervise the required open houses for
each property. I will also respond to all telephone inquiries within six hours and all e-mail
requests within four hours.
My Background and Quaiifications
Having previously worked for the City of Plymouth for over 20 years, I believe that it is unlikely
that you will find another agent with the overall knowledge of Plymouth and expertise in Public
Improvement Projects such as the proposed upgrading of County Road 101. My unique
background should prove invaluable in marketing the properties with the ability to accurately
answer all questions regarding the adjacent improvement project.
As a consumer in the real estate market, you will benefit from the services of an experienced
realtor throughout the selling process. I will evaluate the properties, provide tips on preparing
the properties for sale, and prepare marketing materials and actively market the properties.
Edina Realty is able to qualify prospective buyers, complete the purchase agreements, and
negotiate the sale. I am able to assist with financing, promote communication between agents
and buyers, arrange for inspections, and once the homes are sold, schedule, prepare and
participate in the closings.
Mr. Fred Moore
Mr. Steve Deuth
November 28, 2000
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COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS (CMA)
Details
While utilizing the individual appraisals made in April 2000 for the three properties prior to
purchase by the City, my estimate of their present value is based on the following additional
information:
• Sales of comparable properties since January 2000.
• Price opinion of 11 Edina Realty Sales Associates on November 28, 2000. These
Associates are very familiar with the real estate market in Plymouth as well as neighboring
communities, and have over 200 years of experience in the real estate industry.
• Consideration of the impact of upgraded County Road 101 North on each of the properties.
Enclosed with this letter are three copies of the CMA for each house. Additional copies will be
provided upon request.
FEESICOMMISSION
The City of Plymouth would pay a commission to Edina Realty, the listing broker, based on a
percentage of the selling price as agreed upon in the Listing Agreement for each home. All
three properties have special marketing requirements to expedite their sale. Requirements and
the estimated range of the market values for the properties are:
3225 County Road 901 North: Range ($960,000 to $985,000)
Marketing Challenges
• Sell as is.
• Impact of upgraded County Road 101.
• Relocate existing driveway from County Road 101 to the interior city street.
• Address problem of garage door on the wrong side after the driveway is relocated: -
• Only bathroom in home is on the second floor.
• Decking remains after in -ground swimming pool was removed.
Recommended asking price: $184,900 with a 6% commission based on the final sale price.
Mr. Fred Moore
Mr. Steve Deuth
November 28, 2000
Page 4
17915 30`h Place North: Range ($180,000 to $195,000)
Marketing Challenges
• Sell as is.
• Impact of upgraded County Road 101.
• Impact of concrete median extending southerly from County Road 24 beyond the
intersection of County Road 101 and 30th Place — preventing a left turn (to the north on
County Road 101).
• Need for interior updating such as painting and new flooring materials.
Recommended asking price: $194,900 with a 6% commission based on the final sale price.
17920 30`h Place North: Range ($150,000 t0 $175,000)
Marketing Challenges
• Sell as is.
• Impact of upgraded County Road 101.
• Impact of concrete median extending southerly from County Road 24 beyond the
intersection of County Road 101 and 30th Place — preventing a left turn (to the north on
County Road 101).
• Impact of pet odors.
• House needs substantial updating and/or renovating on the interior.
• Settled exterior concrete slab in front of house.
• May be limited in types of financing available (may not qualify for FHA financing).
Recommended asking price: $174,900 with a 7% commission based on the final sale price.
SUMMARY
I recommend -that each home be inspected and provided with a one-year home warranty. -This
can be obtained through Edina Realty for a fee of $599 for each home — based on a cost of
$215 for the inspection and $384 for the home warranty. I believe that this would help expedite
the sale of each home. With this and the availability of quick closings, the properties should sell
quickly.
I also recommend that if the properties do not sell within the first three weeks or in the event of
negative feedback after six showings, that consideration be given to lowering the asking price of
the respective property or properties.
Mr. Fred Moore
Mr. Steve Deuth
November 28, 2000
Page 5
Fred and Steve, I am excited about the opportunity to work with the City of Plymouth and I thank
you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions regarding this
proposal or the enclosed CMAs, please call me at 952/476-3409.
Sincerely,
John R. Sweeney
JRS/dis
Enclosures
THE
MOSAIC YOUTH
CENTER PROJECT
WANTS YOU TO
COME AND EAT
When:
Where:
Chef:
Cost:
CHILI1.1.
Saturday, January 27, 4-7 PM
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive
Raise funds for the Mosaic Youth Center, to be
built next to the Northwest YMCA in New Hope
Tiny Eckman
Adults $5, children under 12 eat for $2
*********DOOR PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED"'
For advance tickets or questions, call Melissa at (612) 749-9561.
The Mosaic Youth Center Project is a collaboration between the Robbinsdale Area Redesign, the Northwest YMCA,
Fairview Recovery Services, the Annex Teen Clinic, and youth and adults like YOU!
GAGE*
MERCHANDISING SERVICES p'
January 16, 2001
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Mayor Joy Tierney
Mayor, City of Plymouth
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Notice of "Mass Layoff' regarding Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ("WARN")
Dear Honorable Mayor Tierney:
Pursuant to the attached internal announcement effective January 16, 2001, Gage Merchandising Services,
a division of AHL Services has notified employees of a mass layoff from its Plymouth, MN operation
located at 2 Carlson Parkway, Suite 400, Plymouth, MN 55447. This will result in a permanent reduction
of the current work force.
The first layoff among the work force is expect to occur on March 18, 2001. The attached schedule dated
January 16, 2001 describes the anticipated layoffs, hereafter by job title, name and address of affected
employees in each classification.
If you would like further information, please contact me at (763) 745-1053.
Sincerely,
John Manning
President
Cc: Deb McCreight
A division of AHL Services, Inc.
2 Carlson Parkway, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Phone: 763.745. 1000 Fax: 763.745. 1900 www.gagemerchandising.com
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DICK ABEL
16430 41" Ave No
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
ED GOLDSMITH
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
January 12, 2001
DEAR ED;
THIS LETTER IS MY RESIGNATION AS A COMMISSIONER OF
HRA FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH. UNFORTUNATELY, I
WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND MY LAST MEETING AS A
COMNIISSIONER. THE EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN VERY
GRATIFING FOR ME. I WILL CERTAINLY MISS WORKING
WITH EVERYBODY INVOLVED WITH THE HRA .
THOUGHTFULLY,
DICK ABEL
Gregory I Pulles
4625 Xene Lune North
PIvntouth. XIN 55446
Business Phone: (952) 475-7910 Fax: (952) 475-7975
Home Phone: (763) 577-0907 Fax: (763) 559-1036
January 16, 2001
Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
We should have a pedestrian bridge over Vicksburg at Schmidt Lake
Road. Many, many little children cross there.
GJP:kml
GJP386
Ntruly
From: Anne Hurlburt
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 11:38 AM
To: 'Matt Sanford'
Subject: re: assisted housing plan
Dear Mr. Sanford:
Mayor Tierney asked me to respond to your e-mail of Janauary 12 regarding housing assistance.
In your message, you refer to an article about assisted housing. I'm not sure if you were referring to a newspaper article
or some other publication, so it is difficult for me to respond to the specific quetisons you asked.
The City of Plymouth and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority have been very active in the issue of affordable and
life -cycle housing for many years. As part of its Comprehensive Plan, the City Council has adopted specific goals and
policies that promote the development and preservation of a supply of quality housing that is affordable at all income
levels and at all stages of the life cycle. You can find the complete text of the plan on the City of Plymouth web site (bttp-L
\\www.ci.pllymouth.mn.us) The goals are contained in Chapter 3 of the Plan, and specific information on housing is in
Chapter 5.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the City's housing plans and programs.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Phone (763) 509-5401 Fax (763) 509-5407
www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
Joy Tierney
From: Sanford, Matt [msanford@Carlson.com]
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 8:43 PM
To: jtierney@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: assisted housing plan
Dear Mayor Tierney,
I have been living in Plymouth for approximately 1.5 years. I purchased a
house in the Chelsea Woods development in May of 2000 and plan to stay
through June 2001.
I've just finished reading the article regarding assisted housing. When
will this go into effect? Whose idea is this? Were any of the advocates of
this project Plymouth residents? Do any of these advocates live near the
area where this housing will be available? My guess would be no...
Does anyone consider the impact on the property values of those of us who
are already paying your salaries? Do we really want to attract
underprivileged individuals to our area? How do the taxpayers benefit when
this happens? Would we not be all better off if we were to build more
expensive housing? Would that not benefit those of us who live here by
increasing our property values by making the area a more desirable place to
live?
I hope whoever is involved in this project feels like they are "doing the
right thing". In my opinion, do it in someone else's backyard.
Concerned citizen and taxpayer.
Matt Sanford
1715 Weston Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Scott Mehus
3660 Yuma Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Scott:
Mayor Tierney has forwarded your letter to me for review and comment. You raise some
interesting points in your letter regarding the proposed skate park and the age of the people
using the facility. For your information, we have been studying this subject for some time, and
last year, members of the City Council and the Park Board visited various skate parks around
the Twin City area. Both the cities of Shoreview and Brooklyn Park were visited. While we
were at these facilities, we observed children from ages 5-18 jointly enjoying these facilities at
both locations. We have a number of reasons for wanting to start small. One is cost. The
lower equipment is much more reasonably priced than the larger equipment. Two, we have to
remove the equipment from the parking area during the winter ice skating season. Three, we
will not incur increased insurance rates for this lower equipment. Also, we'll have an entire
summer to give our kids a chance to practice on the lower equipment and improve their skills.
After a year or two, the City could consider adding the higher equipment as our skaters'
abilities increase.
Scott, thank you for your time and interest in this matter. I expect to be putting together a
group of young people to help us further develop the concept of the skate park, and I will send
you a letter at that time inviting your participation.
Sincerely,
E�� 4?%K
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Kurt Hoffman
PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Place To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
wwwxi.plymouth.mn.us
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Scott Mehus
3660 YUMA LANE N
Plvmouth NIN 55446
Dear Mayor Joy Tierney
I have recently read in the Plymouth newspaper that there is a possibility of a skatepark being built
behind Life Time Fitness. But I also read that the ramps would be no bigger than 36 inches tall.
And I ask, who have been asking for a skate park in Plymouth, is it the 5-10 year olds, or is it 11-
18 year olds. Because you are building this skate park for the 5-10 year old kids. And if you build
this skate park, and having the ramps 36 inches or shorter, not a lot of people would come
because it is so small. Maple Grove currently has a fairly big skate park, it has 7 foot quarter
pipes, and 5 foot half pipe. Hopkins, has ramps around 10 feet tall, and Minneapolis (3'd lair) has
1 I foot half pipe. Plymouth needs a good skate park, it's the one thing this city lacks. A skate
park with 36 inch tall ramps would do no good for this city, I recommend bigger ramps.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in regards to the excellent service I have recently received from you water
service department. It pleases me to say that Mike MacDonald from sewer & water lead
department, the individual who had come to help us with our house water pump problem
was most pleasant and efficient agent. He approached our problem very seriously with
lots of care and a spectacular end result. I would like to send out special thanks to him
for his kindness, respect, and a well-done job. Furthermore, I would like to thank the
state water department in general for doing such a great work with home water repair. It
,,N as a pleasure dealing with you.
Best wishes,
Vitaly Shturman
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January 11, 2001
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
Thank you for meeting with us on January 9, 2001. You had requested at our meeting that you
would like us to put in writing our concerns about our house and property located at 17925
County Road 24 and the proposed construction project at Highway 101 and County Road 24.
We just bought our house at in 1997. When we first walked into the house Lily said, "This is it,
it is just perfect for us." We would finally have enough bedrooms and more space than we have
ever had. We loved it. We had talked about buying a house that the kids could live in and grow
up in. We did not want to have to bounce them around like I did from house to house and school
to school. We had heard so many great things about the Wayzata schools and now we have
found the house to fulfill our needs.
The house was a brand-new construction. We have made many changes and upgrades to the
house since we bought it to make it kid -friendly and enjoyable for years to come. We added a
large deck, a playground and had the backyard leveled to accommodate the games of football,
soccer, baseball that our children love to play. You have probably seen us and our families over
the past few summers. We feel we have one of the best backyards in the city.
We have decided to move because of the construction at Highway 101 and County Road 24 and
the many safety concerns that we have. When we bought this house, we knew about the
intersection and how busy it was. However, we were secure in the fact that we had a four-way
stop at the intersection. We felt that by having the four-way stop, people would not be able to go
very fast by our house and there would not be a large safety problem. We widened the driveway
to make a turn around and put in a berm with trees that would eventually block the street. We
did these things so that our children could also use the frontyard and be protected from the road.
With the final plans of the project and the change to a stoplight, we are extremely concerned
about how fast people will be passing our home. It has gone from having to stop and maybe 10
to 15 miles per hour to not having to stop and people driving as fast as 40-50 miles per hour,
maybe faster, if they are trying to make a green or yellow light. This project will take 10-15 feet
of our yard which will remove the one protection from the road. Now we will have nothing.
Mayor Tierney
January 11, 2001
Page Two
After seeing and reviewing the final plans, we have learned that not only a stoplight will exist,
but also a median will be placed in front of our driveway. This will make it impossible to turn
left into our driveway. The only way that we will be able to turn into our house is if traveling
from the west. This means that we must drive past our house and turn around in one of the
housing developments further west on County Road 24. This will .add approximately .6 miles,
and the amount of extra time that this will create to perform this extra drive is unknown. This is
not only a total inconvenience, but adds to the safety concerns which we already have when
traveling from this direction. Lily, as well as many visitors, have complained about this turn and
almost being hit from the car behind them. Currently people think that when we have our signal
on we are turning to go south on Highway 101. They are very surprised when we stop and turn
much before the intersection to turn into our driveway. This has caused many close calls and a
fear every time we must take this turn. This problem will only worsen now that people will not
have to stop at all if this light is green.
On December 2, we arrived home to find that our yard was staked and we were absolutely
frightened by what we found. What did this mean? Why were the stakes so close to the house?
We were hysterical by the thought and now the reality of this project, the thought of the
construction equipment and the danger of this. Could we even feel safe for the kids to get on and
off the bus? We again spoke with our attorney and our realtor, Mark Geier. We had asked him
earlier in October what this project would mean to the value of our home. We told him that we
thought we should get out now and sell quickly before the entire project started. He said that we
should start at $199,999. We did and we have now sold the house for that price.
Again, we are very upset, frustrated and saddened by the fact that we have to move. This
experience has been stressful and caused much family friction. in not knowing what the -future
holds. We have yet to find a home and don't know where we will live after February 24, 2001.
We are afraid that we will not be able to stay in Greenwood or Wayzata School District.
As we requested of you at the meeting, we would like the City to make us whole from this
situation.
Si ce ly,�,�
Brad a d Lily Evere t
NOV-27-22000 MON 11;23 AM COLDWELL BURNET FAX NO, 6128446099
ulrtxt (7G3)55015'i4 MarkA. Geier;'
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4100 Berkshire land
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Brad & Lily Everett, the homeowners of the property located at 17925 Counts- Road 24,
Plymouth, MN, have requested my professional opinion on the impact of the proposed
changes to County Roads 101 and 24 with regard to their home's value.
My name is Mark Geier and lam a sales associate with Coldwell Bankcr Realty. My
office is located at 4100 Berkshire Lane, Plymouth..MN. I have been a licensed real
estate agent for the past eleven years. Nationally, I am ranked in the top one percent for
real estate sales volume. The majority of my sales take place in Plymouth, which is
where my business is focused and where I, myself, reside.
I have enclosed a list of some homes I've sold in Plymouth as evidence of my experience
in this area.
Absent the proposed changes to County Roads 101 and 24, the value of the Everett's
home is in a range of $215,000 - $219,000. Due to the proposed changes, that value will
be adversely affected and would fall in the range of $195,000 - $204,000, a riot lass of
approximately $20,000.
Sincerely,
Mark Geier
REALTOR
President's Elite Circle
(763)550-7544
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1/16/2000
2001 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
COUNCIL COORDINATING REPRESENTATIVES
1.
Planning Commission
Bob Stein
Annual
2.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Sandy Hewitt
Annual
3.
Environmental Quality Committee
Ginny Black
Annual
4.
Human Rights Commission
Sandy Hewitt
Annual
5.
Public Safety Advisory Board
Scott Harstad
Annual
6.
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
Scott Harstad
Annual
7.
Youth Advisory Council
Judy Johnson
Annual
8.
Charter Commission
Judy Johnson
Annual
9.
Independent School District No. 279
Ginny Black
Annual
10.
Independent School District No. 281
Bob Stein
Annual
11.
Independent School District 284
Kelli Slavik/Sandy Hewitt
Annual
12.
Independent School District 270
Joy Tierney
Annual
City Council Appointments
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AGENCIES AND BOARDS
1. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (2 year terms)
Ed Goldsmith, Executive Committee 12/31/02
Pamela Nolan, Advisory Commission (12/19/00) 01/31/02
Dana Cruzen, Advisory Commission (1/2000) 01/31/02
2. Municipal Legislative Commission (1 year terms)
Joy Tierney 12/31/01
Dwight Johnson, Staff Representative 12/31/01
3. Northwest Suburban Cable Communication Commission
Sandy Hewitt, Council Representative Ongoing
Helen LaFave, Staff Representative Ongoing
4. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission
Kristin Tupa (1/ 18/2000) 1/31/03
Craig Gerdes Ongoing
5. Suburban Rate Authority
Fred Moore, Director 12/31/01
Ginny Black, Alternate 12/31/01
6. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (3 year terms)
Ron Quanbeck, Director 01/31/02
Fred Moore, Alternate 01/31/02
7. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (3 year terms)
Dan Faulkner, Director 01/31/02
Fred Moore, Alternate 01/31/02
8. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (3 year terms)
Ron Quanbeck, Director 01/31/02
Fred Moore, Alternate 01/31/02
9. School District 284 Community Education Advisory Council
Mary Bisek Ongoing
10. Communities in Collaboration Council
Joy Tierney Ongoing
Judy Johnson Ongoing
City Council Appointments r �`
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11. Lake Region Mutual Aid Association
Rick Kline Ongoing
12. North Suburban Mutual Aid Association
Rick Kline
Ongoing
13.
Fire Training Center Joint Powers Agreement
Rick Kline
Ongoing
14.
West Suburban Mediation Center Board
Sally Heard
01/31/02
15.
Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation (2 year term)
Helen LaFave
01/31/03
16.
I-494 Corridor Commission
Joy Tierney
Ongoing
Barb Senness
Ongoing
Sandy Hewitt, Alternate
Ongoing
Anne Hurlburt, Staff Alternate
Ongoing
17.
Plymouth Civic League
Kelli Slavik
Ongoing
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C7 m pmwomlw awsAwim A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities January 12, 2001
House Ways and Means
hears note of economic
caution
On Friday, the House Ways and
Means Committee heard testimony
from State Economist Tom Stinson
about the recently -released state
economic update. In that report,
state revenue collections for
November were below forecast
estimates. Given recent concerns
about the slowing national economy,
legislators were interested in the
report and whether the economic
update is a predictor of a slowing
state economy.
In late November, the governor and
the Legislature were presented
with another forecast with a multi-
billion state budget surplus At that
time, Finance Commissioner Pam
Wheelock stopped short of warning
legislators and the media that the
state's economic forecast firm was
relying on some of the most optimis-
tic projections of economic growth.
Ultimately, the question for legisla-
tors and the governor is whether
the projected 53 billion state budget
surplus for the upcoming 30 months
will be revised downward in the
February forecast. In two weeks,
the governor will unveil his budget
and tax reform recommendations.
It is widely believed that his entire
package, including tax cuts and
rebates, will be based on what may
now be optimistic November forecast
figures.
Although the figures in the economic
update appear to add concern to
the forecast, Stinson stressed that
he does not want to make long-term
predictions based on monthly state
revenue receipts He urging legisla-
tors to wait for the official February
forecast
Bill Introductions
Beer keg Identification
H F 58, a bipartisan effort to
implement requirements for beer
keg identification, was introduced
by Representatives Mary Jo
McGuire (DFL -Falcon Heights),
Connie Bernardy (DFL -Fridley),
Steve Dehler (R -St Joseph), and
Matt Entenza (DFL -St. Paul) and
was referred to the Commerce
Committee The proposed legisla-
tion would require off -sale retailers
to engrave or attach the prescribed
identification to any beer kegs sold.
Retailers would also be required to
record information at the time of
sale, including the purchaser's
name, address, and driver's license
or social security number, the date
and time of purchase, and the keg
identification number. The bill
makes it a violation for a person
required to record keg identification
information to knowingly enter
materially false information in the
book or register. The legislation
also includes an additional deposit
requirement refundable subject to
the keg's return with the identifica-
tion intact.
Curbing use of TIF
Two bills were introduced in the
Senate yesterday to significantly
limit the use of tax increment
financing (TIF) S.F. 65, introduced
by Sen. John Marty (DFL -Roseville),
would prohibit the certification of
new and modification of existing TIF
districts after May 31, 2001. The
bill would also repeal the tax
abatement law and restrict the
other business subsidies. S.F. 73,
introduced by Sen Ann Rest (DFL -
New Hope) and supported by the
Metropolitan Inter -County Associa-
tion, would prohibit the modification
of TIF plans after April 30, 2001,
and limit the use of increments from
districts for which the request for
certification was made prior to
May 1, 1990 After April 30, 2001,
increments may be spent on
activities authorized in the TIF plan
only if one of the following occurs
by April 30, 2002, (1) payment is
made to a third party; (2) bonds
are issued and sold to a third party',
(3) binding contracts with a third
party are entered', or (4) costs are
paid and the revenues are spent to
reimburse a party for payment of
those costs. Any remaining TIF
revenues could only be spent to
pay certain outstanding bonds and
contractual obligations and credit
enhanced bonds and then the
district must be decertified.
Mayors address
affordable housing crisis
Mayors from cities as diverse as
New Hope, Plymouth, Rosemount,
Minneapolis, Ramsey, and
Woodbury appeared before the
Senate Jobs, Housing & Community
Development Committee Friday
morning to tell lawmakers cities are
ready to take the lead in address-
ing the challenge of providing
housing affordable to working
families and those on fixed incomes
They called on the Legislature to
look at the problem as one of the
most complex social, economic,
and moral problems the state
faces, and urged major investment
in resources for housing production
and the development of incentives
to involve the business community.
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The mayors also said the Legisla-
ture cannot expect and 'must not
insist that cities rely solely on the
local property tax to spur housing
solutions.
Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles -
Belton and Lakeville Mayor Duane
Zaun headed up a mayors' task
force on affordable housing for the
Metropolitan Council A total of 15
mayors convened last spring to
determine what changes are
needed to achieve housing goals
and to develop recommendations
to achieve those aims. Mayors at
today's hearing included Mayor
Sayles -Belton, New Hope Mayor
Peter Enck, Plymouth Mayor Joy
Tierney, Ramsey Mayor Tom
Gamec, Rosemount Mayor Cathy
Busho, and Woodbury Mayor
William Hargiss.
The task force also issued these
recommendations,
• Make local officials "ambassa-
dors" for affordable housing and
ensure that such housing is
provided just as jobs, schools
and parks are provided;
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• Revise state law to make it
easier for cities to rezone land
and eliminate supermajority
requirements for zoning,
• Encourage cities to review,
waive, or change local develop-
ment practices and policies that
add to the cost of housing;
• Endorse the Housing Minnesota
Campaign created by the Minne-
sota Housing Partnership (the
League has already done so );
• Back cities that ensure local
planning and zoning enables
development or redevelopment
of affordable housing;
• Encourage cities to develop
strategies for building affordable
housing and to work together to
raise the visibility and support
for affordable housing locally;
• Encourage businesses,
churches, and other faith -based
organizations to become more
actively involved in supporting
development and management
of such housing and in reaching
out to residents to address
concerns.
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Upcoming committee
hearings
Next week, Senate and House
committees will continue to hold
general departmental overviews in
order to educate new members
Hearings of interest include
• House Regulated Industries
Committee to hear about energy
issues from Dept of Commerce
Jan. 17-12:30 p.m.
107 Capitol
• House Local & Metropolitan
Gov't. Committee will hold
informational hearing to learn
about different local government
organizations, including the
League.
Jan. 17-12:30 p.m.
200 State Office Building
• Joint House Crime Prevention/
Judiciary Finance meeting to
discuss Criminal Justice Informa-
tion Policy Group and CriMNet
Jan. 18-1045 a.m.
Basement hearing room/
State Office Building
February 1, 2001
Sheraton Midway Hotel, St. Paul
City officials get the big story on the Big Plan and more
City life under "W'; reflections of veteran Capitol reporter are highlights of conference
Registration fee: S70for How to register: Register online anytime at Questions? Call Jodie Tooley (651) 281-1251
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: January 19, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager ----,
SUBJECT: Meetings with Legislators
The LMC Legislative Conference will be held Thursday, February 1, in St. Paul. Joy and
Judy are registered to attend the conference. If anyone else is interested in being
registered for the conference, please call me. Several of you have indicated a desire to
meet with area legislators later that day.
We have set up the following appointments for you:
2:00 p.m. Rep. Ron Abrams' office, Room 585
Rep. Abrams and Rep. Leppik have confirmed their attendance.
Rep. Johnson is in a committee meeting until 2:15, and Rep. Stanek is
tentatively scheduled to arrive at his office by 2:30 p.m. They both
will attend if possible.
3:00 p.m. Sen. Warren Limmer's office, Room 121
Sen. Limmer has confirmed. Senator Robertson has committee
meetings scheduled all afternoon but will also try to join you.
Senator Gen Olson said she would like to meet with you; however, she flies out to the
National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC that morning.
There is an additional opportunity for you to meet with legislators. Senator Olson
indicated that there will be a Town Meeting sponsored by Representatives Robertson,
Leppik, and Abrams at Plymouth City Hall on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m.
DATE: January 19, 2001
TO: Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Department Directors
FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Goals and Priorities
The Special Council Meeting to establish goals and priorities and conduct a brief
visioning session is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The
meeting will be held in the Fireside Room at the Plymouth Creek Center. Dinner will be
served at 5:30 p.m.
In preparation for the meeting, could each of you please submit up to five top goals or
priorities for the Cityfor the next two year period (2001-2002). Please leave this on my
voice mail (509-5052) or e-mail (Lahrens@ciplymouth.mn.us) by Thursday,
January 25.
There will be an opportunity to discuss and add more goals at the meeting, so bring your
list of any additional goals or priorities along. I'd like to get this much information ahead
of the meeting in order to develop a list from which to begin discussion. Thanks!