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MARCH 16, 2001
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 5:3 0 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 5:3 0 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 7: 00 PM
2. SATURDAY, MARCH 17,
8:30 AM -2:30 PM
3. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 7: 00 PM
4. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 7: 00 PM
S. THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 5:00-7: 00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Police
Training Room
• Surface Water Utility Fee Structure
• Update on Hilde Performance Center
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Police
Training Room
-Speed Hump Policy
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
STATE LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSIONS REGIONAL MEETING,
Council Chambers
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine
Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-3)
PLANNING COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ON 2001
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS,
Lunch Room, lower level
6. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 7:00 PM PACT, Bass Lake Room
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March 16, 2001
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THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 6:30 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 5:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2: 00 AM
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 7: 00 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL S, 7: 00 PM
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MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC),
SUBCOMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room
PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL,
PRIMA VERA ART SHOW BEGINS,
Plymouth Creek Center (through April 4)
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS,
Set Clocks forward one hour
YO UTH AD VISOR Y COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
PLANNING COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-13)
February, March and April Calendars are attached (M-14)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Letters to residents regarding items filed with the Planning Department:
1)
Interim Home Occupation License for Sherri Glodek (2001012) (I -1a 1)
2)
Conditional Use Permit and Variance at 1635 Xanthus Lane. (2001007).
(I-1 a.2)
3)
Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Sunrise Townhomes
(2001008). (I -1a3)
4)
Conditional Use Permit for Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church
(2001013) (I -1a.4)
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Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Amendment, and Lot Consolidation for
St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (2001006) (I -1a5)
b) State Pollution Control Agency notice of a petroleum storage tank release at the
site of the Plymouth Marketplace development. (I -1b)
c) City new releases:
1) Solicitations for nominations for the Youth Service Awards. (I -1c. 1)
2) Notice that the Plymouth Ice Center will host the International Ice Hockey
Federation Women's World Championship Game. (I -1c.2)
3) Notice of informational meeting on the proposed skate park.. (I -1c.3)
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March 16, 2001
d) Notice from the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission that
Seren and Everest communications companies will not pursue plans to build and
operate competitive cable systems in the northwest suburbs. (I -1d)
e) Report from the Hennepin County Conservation District on the Elm Creek
watershed. (I -1e)
f) Notice of plans to dissolve the West Suburban Mediation Center effective May 1,
2001. (I -1f
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) Information on hockey tournaments scheduled for the Plymouth Ice Center. (I -3a)
b) Plymouth Fire Department February 2001 Monthly Report. (I -3b)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Parks Superintendent Mark Peterson to George Farr responding to
concerns about icy road conditions. A copy of Mr. Farr's original letter is also
attached. (I -3a)
b) Letter from Finance Director Dale Hahn to Rolland Glessing responding to a
request for replacement of the Glessing's mailbox. Mr. Glessing's original letter is
attached. (I -3b)
A summary report on the 2001 correspondence is attached (1-3)
4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Action alert from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding House File 1587,
which would require cities as well as counties to hold local elections in only
November of odd–numbered years. (I -4a)
b) Municipal Legislative Commission Update. (I -4b)
c) League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (I -4c)
M I 3
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MARCH 19,2001,7:00 P.M.
MEDICINE LAKE ROOM
AGENDA
1. Action and Discussion Items
a. Approve minutes
b. Receive 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. Youth Town Forum
5. Youth Awards Program
c. Receive Roller disco event flyers for distribution in schools
d. Discuss League of Minnesota Cities Conference planning session
e. Receive update on Ward 1 Seat Vacancy
f. Discuss Possible third ice sheet at Plymouth Ice Center
g. Discuss Trip to Maple Grove Teen Center
2. Additional materials in your packet
a. Calendars for March, April, and May
b. Sun Sailor report on Caring Youth Awards event
Next Meeting: Monday, April 2, 7:00 PM, Medicine Lake Room
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA n n
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 212001
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and
will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from
the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sherri Glodek. Interim home occupation license to allow a one -chair hair salon for
property located at 308 Wedgewood Lane North. (2001012)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Stephen Merten. Conditional use permit to operate a preschool at Ascension
Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 15870-46`h Avenue North. (2001013)
B. St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church. Conditional use permit amendment, site
plan amendment and lot consolidation to expand the parking lot from 262 parking
spaces to 351 parking spaces for properties located at 17205 County Road 6, 17130-
14`h Avenue and 17140-14`h Avenue. (2001006)
C. Sharratt & MacDonald Design Co. Conditional use permit and variances for a single
family residence to be located at 1635 Xanthus Lane North. (2001007)
D. SP Development LLC. Rezoning and preliminary plat for 10 twinhome units and 18
single-family detached homes for property located south of 34`h Avenue and east of
Pilgrim Lane. (2001008)
8. ADJOURNMENT
M- 13
Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
March 27
• Presentation of after action report by CP Railroad on train derailment
• Consider Truth in Housing, Point of Sale Inspection Program (requested by
Councilmember Harstad)
April 10
Present Environmental Champion Awards
Sunrise Park Development
M -14 -
OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
March 2001
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Apr 2001
S M T W T F S
1
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS
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3
Feb 2001
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
COMMISSION -
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Room
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7:00 PM YOUTH
6:30 PM BOARD
7:00 PM
7:00 PM PRAC,
ADVISORY
AND
PLANNING
Council
COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake
COMMISSION
RECEPTION,
COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
Chambers
Room
Plymouth Creek
Center
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7:00 PM EQC,
7:00 PM HRA -
8:30 AM - 2:30
Council
Medicine Lake
PM, LEAGUE OF
Chambers
Room
MINNESOTA
7:00 PM PUBLIC
HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSIONS
SAFETY
REGIONAL
ADVISORY
MEETING,
BOARD, Police
Council
Dept. Library
Chambers
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7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake
Room
5:30 PM SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING:
Update on Hilde Part.
Ctr, and Surface Water
Utility Fee Structure,
Public Safety Training
Room
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
5:00 PM - 7 PM, 2001
STREET
RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT PUBLIC
INFORMATION
SESSION, Lunch Room
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
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7:30 AM LOCAL
BUSINESS COUNCIL, ,
Radisson Hotel
5:30 PM SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING:
Speed Hump Policy,
Public Safety Training
Room
7:00 PM PACT -
Bass Lake Room
6:30 PM MEDICINE
LAKE EAOTC) SHED
SUB -COMMITTEE,
Medicine Lake Roam
5:00 PM THRU
APRIL 4 -
PLYMOUTH FINE
ARTS COUNCIL
PRIMAVERA
SHOW, Plymouth
Creek Center
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
April 2001
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS
COMMENCES -
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL,
7:00 PM PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS
COMMISSION -
set clocks ahead 1
Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake
hour
Room
7:00 PM SKATE
PARK
INFORMATIONAL
MEETING, Plymouth
Creek Center
Room
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9
10
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12
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7:00 PM
7:00 PM EQC,
7:00 PM PRAC,
REGULAR
COUNCIL
MEETING, Council
Council
Chambers
Council
Chambers
Chambers
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7:00 PM YOUTH
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM HRA -
11:00 AM CITY
ADVISORY
BOARD OF
PLANNING
Medicine Lake
EMPLOYEE
COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake
Room
REVIEW,
Council
Chambers
COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
Room
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETY
RECOGNITION
LUNCHEON,
Plymouth Creek
Center
ADVISORY
BOARD, Police
Dept. Library
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24
25
26
27
28
7:30 AM LOCAL
BUSINESS
COUNCIL, Radisson
Hotel
7:00 PM PACT-
Bass Lake Room
6:30 PM MEDICINE
LAKE WATERSHED
(EQC)
SUB -COMMITTEE,
Medicine Lake Room
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
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30
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL,
May 2001
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
Mar 2001
S M T W 1 F S
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Room
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
May 2001
Sunday I Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Apr 2001
S M T W T F S
1
7:00 PM BOARD
OF REVIEW
(RECONVENED),
Council Chambers
2
HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
REGIONAL
WORKSHOP, Plymouth
Creek Center
3
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS
COMMISSION -
Medicine Lake
Room
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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29 30
7:00 PM PLANNING
COMMISSION, Council
Chambers
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10
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12
5:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL TOWN
FORUM, Plymouth
Creek Center
7:00 PM EQC,
Council
Chambers
7:00 PM PRAC,
Council
Chambers
10:30 AM - 4:00
PM
PLYMOUTH
HISTORY
FEST, Parkers
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
Lake Park
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7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake
ROOM
7:00 PM
PLYMOUTH
TOWN
MEETING,
Plymouth Creek
Center
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
7:00 PM HRA -
Medicine Lake Room
7;00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETYADVISORY
BOARD, Dept.
7:00 PM YOUTH
SERVICE AWARDS,
Plymouth Creek Center
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GARDEN
GROUNDBREAKING
CEREMONY, Plymouth
Creek Center
7:30 AM LOCAL
BUSINESS
COUNCIL, Radisson
Hotel
7:00 PM PACT -
Bass Lake Room
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
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28
MEMORIAL DAY
(Observed) - City
Offices Closed
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7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL,
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March 9, 2001 bow OF
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SUBJECT: INTERIM HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE FOR SHERRI GLODEK
(2001012)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that Sherri Glodek, under file 2001012 submitted a
planning application requesting approval for an Interim Home Occupation License to
allow a one -chair hair salon for property located at 308 Wedgewood Lane North.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate
your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of
and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning
Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in the City Council Chambers
at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter (lower level), at Plymouth City Center on Mondays
and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of
this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-
5450.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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CITY OF
March 9, 2001 PUMOUTR
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE (2001007)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a
request by Sharratt & McDonald Design Co., under File 2001007 for a Conditional
Use Permit and Variance for a single family residence to be located at 1635 Xanthus
Lane North.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this
proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing
to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March
21, 2001 in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this
application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-
5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except holidays.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SITE PLAN FOR SUNRISE
TOWNHOMES (2001008)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a
request by S P Development LLC, under File 2001008 for Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for
10 twinhome units and 18 single-family detached homes for property located South of 34`x'
Avenue and East of Pilgrim Lane.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal.
You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the
Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in the Council
Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited
to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the
City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development
Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
Sincerely,
Wf
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ASCENSION EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH (2001013)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a
request by Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church, under File 2001013 for a
Conditional Use Permit to operate a Preschool at the church located at 15870-46'
Avenue North.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this
proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing
to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March
21, 2001 in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this
application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-
5450 for more information..
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except holidays.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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March 9, 2001 PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND
LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR ST. PHILIP THE DEACON
LUTHERAN CHURCH (2001006)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a
request by St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, under File 2001006 for a
Conditional Use Permit Amendment, Site Plan Amendment and Lot Consolidation to
expand their parking lot from 262 parking spaces to 351 parking spaces for properties
located at 17205 County Road 6, 17130-14`h Avenue and 17140 -14th Avenue.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this
proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing
to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March
21, 2001 in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this
application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-
5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development .Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through
Friday from '8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except holidays.
Sincerely,: -
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
March 9, 2001
Mr. Tim Traschsel
NAP Plymouth Marketplace LLC
212 East Third Street, Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45202
RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action
Site: Future Lund's Grocery Store, Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00013890
Dear Mr. Traschsel:
Notice of Release
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from
storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled
in an efficient manner.
Legal Obligations
Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank. releases notify the MPCA of the release,
investigate the release and, if necessary, clean up the release. A person is considered legally responsible for a tank
release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the
law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager
listed below.
If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release
occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action
may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established
the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is
administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the
amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be
directed to the Petrofund staff at 651/297-1119 or 651/297-4203.
Request to Take Corrective Action
The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the
enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground
water contamination caused by the release. A report (Excavation Report and/or Remedial Investigation/Corrective
Action Design (RI/CAD)) which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to
clean up the release must be submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA
fact sheets for information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s).
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Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor
impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the
environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your site, an
RI/CAD report must be submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free -product from a
well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free
product recovery.
If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the
Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and
implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the
Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site
investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890.0075, subp. 2, you must solicit a minimum of
two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable.
Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrofund staff.
Required Response
MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 30 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the
requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to
comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the
MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. R. 2890.0065, subp. 1,
item C. The enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation
and cleanup. If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at
651/297-8581. Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. If you are calling long distance, you may
reach the MPCA St. Paul office by calling 1/800-657-3864.
Sincerely,� -
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Jelil Abdella
Project Manager
Site Remediation Section
Metro District
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Enclosures
cc: °Sandra Paulson-CityClerlc,'`Plymoutti
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Eric Stommes, GME Consultants, Plymouth
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact:
Eric Jungels, Jr., 763-550-9303
Plymouth Youth Council seeks nominations for Youth Awards
If you know a young person who deserves special recognition for community service or
volunteer work, nominate him or her for a Plymouth Youth Service Award. The awards
recognize young people who have displayed an uncommon concern for others in the community.
Four young people will be selected to receive $200 cash awards. A fifth person, who has
demonstrated outstanding distinguished service, will be selected from the overall field of
nominees to receive a $1,000 award. All nominees will receive certificates of recognition, and
their names will be entered in a prize drawing.
"The awards have nothing to do with achievements in scholastics, athletics or other like
accomplishments. This recognition is designed to honor young people who have demonstrated
care by reaching out to others, or whose daily lifestyles reflect concern for others through their
consistent participation in community service projects or volunteer programs," said Eric Jungles,
Jr., Plymouth Youth Advisory Council member.
Awards will be made in two categories — community service and special recognition.
Two awards will be made in each category. One award will go to a young person age 10 — 13
years old. The second award in each category will go to a teen age 14 — 19 years old.
PLYMCNIO tEA Beautiful Place To Live
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Plymouth Youth Service Awards
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The community service category will recognize young people who have consistently
participated in community service projects or volunteer programs. The awards will be based on
the number of community service hours, the types of community service performed and an essay.
Young people may nominate themselves in the community service category.
The special recognition category will honor young people who have, in one or more
particular incidents, displayed an uncommon concern for their community. No self -nominations
will be accepted in this category. The winner will be selected based on the nomination letter.
The Plymouth Youth Service Awards will be presented at a special ceremony on May 17,
7 p.m., at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 —34th Ave. N.
Nominations must be postmarked by April 20. Nomination forms are available at
Plymouth City Hall. Call 763-509-5054 to have a form and award information mailed to you.
If you have questions about the 2001 Plymouth Youth Service Awards, call Eric Jungels at 763-
550-9303 or 612-669-4703 or e-mail TANK36TANK@yahoo.com
The Plymouth Youth Service Awards are sponsored by the City of Plymouth, Plymouth
Youth Advisory Council and the Hamel Lions.
The Plymouth Youth Advisory Council is a citizen advisory group to the Plymouth City
Council. The Youth Council provides the City Council with a youth perspective on diverse city
issues. The Youth Council provides members with leadership opportunities, knowledge of local
government and hands-on experience in municipal government.
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For Immediate Release CITY O� Contact:
March 16, 2001 PLYMOUTH+ Bill Abel, 763-509-5251
Plymouth Ice Center to Host International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
Women's World Championship Game featuring China and Germany
Two of the world's best women's hockey teams will face off at the Plymouth Ice Center, 3650 Plymouth
Blvd., Plymouth, on Thurs., April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The match -up is part of the Women's World Hockey
Championships that will be played throughout Minnesota from April 2 - 8.
"We're very pleased to be hosting this game. It will bring some terrific hockey to the Plymouth Ice
Center. We're very fortunate to have hockey of this caliber played at a local venue. It'll be a great chance for
young female hockey players to see some of the best women hockey players in the world. For that matter, it's a
great opportunity for all hockey fans to see some world class hockey right here in our own backyard," said
Plymouth Ice Center Manager Bill Abel.
Tickets for the April 5 game cost $12 for adults and $6 for youth age 18 and under. Tickets are available
through Ticketmaster, 651-989-5151. They also are available at the Plymouth Ice Center. For information on
group sales, call 763-717-3236. For detailed information, visit the 2001 IIHF Women's World Championship
Web site at www.superrink.org/worlds.
The international tournament will feature teams from the United States, Canada, Sweden, Finland,
Russia, China, Kazakstan and Germany. First round games will be played April 2-3 at the Rochester -Olmsted
Recreation Center in Rochester and the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. The teams will move to the Twin
Cities for the final pool -play game on April 5. Playoffs will be April 6 — 8. In addition to the Plymouth Ice
Center, Twin Cities games will be played at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, Columbia Arena in Fridley and the
Schwan's Super Rink at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
News Release
For Immediate Release
March 16, 2001
Contact:
Eric Blank, 763-509-5201
Plymouth Skate Park to be Topic of Information Meeting on April 4
Inline skaters, skateboarders, parents and other Plymouth residents are invited to a public
information meeting on Wed., April 4, 7 p.m., at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 — 34th Ave.
N.
The purpose of the meeting is to get ideas about a proposed new outdoor skate park. The
skate park is proposed to be located near the Plymouth Ice Center on 34th Ave. N. between Hwy.
55 and Co. Rd. 9. The information meeting is the first step in planning for a skate park to meet
local needs, according to Park and Recreation Director Eric Blank. "Building a skate park is
among the Plymouth City Council's goals and priorities for 2001/2002," Blank added.
For more information, contact Eric Blank at 763-509-5201 or
eblank@ci.plymouth.mn.us.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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Plymouth Skate Park
Information Meeting
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We need your ideas! Come to the information
meeting about the proposed new outdoor skate
park.
Date. Wednesday, April 4
Time. 7:00 p.m.
Place. Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Avenue N.
For information
contact Eric Blank
Plymouth Parks & Recreation
Phone: 763-509-5201
E-mail: eblank@ci.plymouth.mn.us
NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMM.
6900 Winnetka Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
536-8355
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TO: Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commissioners, Northwest Community
Television Board Members, Rights -Of —Way Committee Members, and participants in
the Institutional Communications Network study.
FROM: Grog Moore, Executive Director, Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission.
DATE: March 12, 2001
RE: Notice from Seren and Everest that they will not be going forward with their plans to
build competitive cable systems in the Northwest Suburbs at this time.
Please find enclosed letters from both Seren and Utilicorp (Everest) notifying the
Commission that they will not be going forward with their plans to build and operate
competitive cable systems. They indicate that they are still interested in our area but in
the event they decide to go Forward it is the opinion of the Commission's Attorney that
they would need to go through the franchise process again. Of course the construction of
a new Institutional Communications Network was dependent on at least one of these
companies going forward.
I would like to thank everyone for their participation in this process. Clearly the
community would have benefited by having competitive providers. Hopefully, economic
conditions will turn around and we can move forward a later time.
If you have any questions please phone me at 763-533-8196.
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seren innovations, inc
Corporate Headquarters
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Minneapolis, MN 55402
March 5, 2001
Mr. Greg Moore, Executive Director
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission
6900 Winnetka Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Dear Mr. Moore:
Main 800_Sp-6238
Fax 612-395-3501
www.seren.com
www.astound.net
After considerable internal discussion and an assessment of our current project
requirements, Seren Innovations, inc. has decided not to sign the franchise
agreement granted on November 18, 2000. In the near term, Seren will be
focusing its activity in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area and Contra Costa County,
California markets. However, we remain interested in the bringing competition to
the Northwest Suburbs and would welcome the chance to reapply for a franchise
at a later date.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank the NWSCC staff for their help
throughout the franchise process.
Since y,
eith Wietecki
President and CEO
Seren Innovations, Inc.
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Innovations
March 9, 2001
1! 11 Main Street. Suite 200
Kansas City. Missouri 64105
816-701-2615
Fax: 816-701-2816
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Mr. Gregory Moore COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Northwest Community Television
6900 Winnetka Avenue N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Michael L. Deggendort
Vice President
Dear Mr. Moore: Market Development
On behalf of UtiliCorp Communications Services, Inc., the majority investor in Everest
Connections Corporation, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to
meet with you to review our current situation.
As we discussed, the unexpected tightening in capital markets for both debt and equity has forced
us to move forward at a more measured pace. This pace allows us to meet the financial market's
new requirement that we prove the viability of our business model in the marketplace rather than
merely on paper. The test for our business model is taking place in the Kansas City Metropolitan
Area where we have made significant progress in the construction of the system and have begun
activating customers. Our initial numbers reflect positive results and we fully believe that we will
exceed the projections of our business plan.
While we regret the delay in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area, we believe that this is a
prudent and conservative decision, which will ultimately benefit your communities and our
customers. Once we are ready to move forward in this market, the Cities and Commissions will
have concrete evidence that our business model is viable and that we are able to fulfill our
contractual obligations.
We want to stress that we view the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area as an extremely
attractive market and that we have every intention of providing a state -of the -art service offering
that will bring your citizens choice for their current cable, telephone and high speed internet
offerings. We believe that Cities and Commissions have been both thorough and fair during the
franchising process, demonstrating the ability to conduct this process with due diligence while
maintaining the expediency necessary in a competitive market.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
/Ot lc, Jer&nd,, ,
Michael L. Deggendorf
Vice President
Market Development
Hennepin Conservation District
March 13, 2001
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447-1448
Dear Fred:
As you requested, included with this letter is information on Elm Creek that you can look over to
help you decide who should meet with us to discuss the results of the stream assessment we
conducted. In your city we have information on three sites we surveyed on Elm Creek. Within
the provided data are descriptions of each site along with initial management recommendations
for the areas. One example of how the City might be involved is with the measurement of bank
erosion rates. The High School is interested in working with us to do some studies with the creek
behind the school. It would be helpful if the City could assist in installing and surveying bank
pins for measuring bank erosion. Students could complete some of the measurements.
As stated earlier, we anticipate needing about 15 - 20 minutes to present the results and
recommendations and additional time for discussion. We had suggested Council or Planning
Commission members might want to hear the presentation because some of the
recommendations deal with stormwater management and planning. In addition to or possibly
instead of city officials, I believe that it would be appropriate for some of your staff to attend.
The city's input would be appreciated so we may include it in the final report. Please call Jean
Miesbauer or me with any questions or to set up a time to come out to your city and meet with
you.
Sincerely,
6�a�rolyn J. indorf
District Limnologist
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6900 Wedgwood Road, Suite 140
Telephone 763-420-2157 Fax 763-494-3176
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Plymouth Stream Assessment Sites
Elm Creek Reach D: 12/8/99
Description: The site was located within the Elm Creek Golf Course. This site was all
monotypic, very short, Kentucky blue grass. Aquatic vegetation included elodea and
water plantain. This area has been affected by human activity by grading, and especially
mowing. Any disturbance to the banks will affect the stability of the stream. Streambed
material was 11% silt, 53% sand, and 36% gravel. Macroinvertebrates observed at this
site include mayfly larvae, water striders, leeches, water boatmen, and a dead crayfish.
Fish have been observed just upstream of this site in the past.
Currently this reach is typed as an E5 stream (Rosgen Classification) with poor to
fair channel stability. This is attributed mostly to the slumping and erosion of the stream
banks. The banks have a very high to extreme potential for bank erosion because of very
sparse roots, high bank angles, and very low surface protection. The banks were also
made of highly erodible sands and gravel increasing the erodibility potential. This reach
is contributing sediment to the channel. The channel seems to be in a widening stage
because of the slumping and eroding banks. E streams, in general, have a very high
susceptibility to change, so anything affecting the direct channel, banks, or flow will
increase the instability of the stream. In this case, there is a high percentage of
impervious land upstream, creating greater volumes and flows of water entering the
stream. This affects the stability downstream, and into the golf course.
Recommendation: Recommendations for this site are to leave an unmowed buffer of
deeply rooted native plants along the creek to allow the banks to regain some stability. To
improve wildlife habitat, the variety of plants along the stream corridor should be
increased. Other areas of the creek may need to have some bioengineering or traditional
stabilization work completed on the banks to stabilize higher banks that are in danger of
major erosion. Monitoring the banks for erosion would also be encouraged so a plan can
be implemented to alleviate the amount of erosion that is happening. If land use changes
are made in the future, plans should include a buffer around the creek to allow it room to
meander if no stabilization work occurs. Providing storage or reducing upstream flows
may help reduce the impacts on the creek. However, the majority of the runoff to this
area is from Highway 55 and uptown Hamel, beyond the City of Plymouth.
Elm Creek Reach E: 6/15/00, full reach
Description Location of this site is behind the Wayzata High School. This site is set
within a wooded section labeled by the County Biological Survey (CBS) as a Maple -
Basswood and Oak forest, a lowland hardwood forest and wet meadow. The CBS
considers this an area with modest biodiversity significance. The vegetation noted
included nettle, jewel -weed, reed canary grass, jack-in-the-pulpit, vines, sorrel, plantain,
fleabane, goldenrod, bedstraw, virginia creeper, violet, cup plant, creeping charlie,
milkweed, wood anemone, prickly ash, and raspberry. Trees that were noted were
boxelder, maple, ash, basswood, and elm. Total vegetation provided about a 90% canopy
to the creek. Organisms spotted included frogs, minnows, mayflies, snails, and damselfly
adults. Deer tracks were present and pheasant and other birdcalls were many.
This stream typed out to be an E5 stream with high sinuosity. The bottom material
was predominantly sand (10% silt/clay, 68% sand, 22% gravel). Aquatic habitat was
rated as fair because of unsuitable bottom material, shallow pools, very slow flows and
watershed erosion was evident (fields and urban development). Bank erodibility was
rated as moderate/high because of shallow roots, high bank angles, and high banks. The
bank material was also sand and silt, making them more prone to erosion. Channel
stability was rated as poor for an E5 stream. Major factors in the poor rating were
unstable bottom materials, deposition, and undercutting/bare banks, and many exposed
roots. The stream also appeared to be in a widening stage in most places because of the
bank erosion throughout the assessed site. A large gully formed during construction of
the High School and contributed a high load of sediment to the creek. This reach is
contributing a substantial amount of sediment and attached pollutants to Elm Creek.
Recommendation: Since bank erosion is occurring, it would be a worthwhile project to
monitor the bank erodibility rates using bank pins. This data will then provide
information on erosion rates and aid in determining appropriate projects for stabilizing
the banks and reducing erosion. Increasing understory vegetation to help catch overland
runoff and increase infiltration may also help decrease erosion rates. The creek banks
will continue to erode unless some work is completed to stabilize them. Another
recommendation for this site is to preserve the area since it is listed as a significant
biodiversity resource.
Elm Creek Reach F: 6/8/00
Description: This site is located in Plymouth by Lawndale Lane and Co. Rd. 47. A
short survey was conducted here. The immediate watershed is mostly rural homes and
agricultural fields. The vegetation surrounding the creek was all reed canary grass,
located in a wetland -type setting. In -stream vegetation included sago pondweed,
duckweed, algae sp., buttercup sp., and smartweed. Wildlife observed included
dragonfly and damselfly adults, snails, leeches, chironomids, pheasants, birds, and frogs.
The only canopy over the stream was overhanging reed canary grass during summer
months.
This stream typed out to be a C6 stream. It had extensive deposits of fine
particles about a foot deep. These particles are most likely from local decaying
vegetation or upstream load. The creek was probably ditched sometime in the past
because of its low sinuosity. Habitat was rated as fair because of unstable bottom
sediments, shallow pools, slow flow, and no meanders. Channel stability was fair to
good due to unstable bottom sediments that can be moved in high flows, but had stable
banks and vegetation to the waterline. Bank erodibility was low because banks were low,
roots were deep and dense, and there was good surface protection. C6 streams are
usually very susceptible to changes. Since the stream has been ditched in the past, expect
the stream to naturally try to regain its meanders. It may become unstable in the future
depending upon upstream conditions.
Part of the reach north of County Road 47 is horse pasture. When the survey was
completed, the horses had direct access to the creek with no buffer. This was a pollutant
concern as well as a bank stability and habitat concern. HCD staff worked with the
landowner who agreed to plant a tree and shrub buffer and fence the horses away from
the creek. The project was completed in 2000 with the assistance of students and funding
through the Conservation Reserve Program and a Metropolitan Council grant.
Recommendation: Improve buffers along the creek north of County Road 47. Monitor
bank stability in ditched areas.
Recommended Management Actions for Plymouth
Recommendation
Creek
Reach
Action
Buffers
Elm
D
Add buffer in golf course with no buffer, heavily eroding
banks
E
I Increase understory in wooded area because of erosion
F
I Grassland, buffers need to be improved
Restoration
Elm
DBank
restoration and stabilization throughout golf course
E
Repair gully and eroded banks behind Wayzata H.S.
Preserve Areas
Elm
E
By Wayzata H.S., Oak and Maple -Basswood forest,
Lowland hardwood forest and wet meadow, modest
Biodiversity significance (MCBS)
Other
Elm
D & E
Monitor bank erosion and changes in golf course and woods
by bank pin installation, and decrease watershed runoff
volumes
F
Exclude or limit animal accessibility to the creek — completed
in year 2000
Hennepin Conservation District
March 7, 2001
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447-1448
Dear Mr. Johnson:
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We would like to meet with city officials and staff to present and discuss the results and
recommendations of a recent survey of the streams in Plymouth. This past fall and spring the
Hennepin Conservation District conducted a physical and ecological assessment of Elm Creek
and its tributaries with funding through a Metro Greenways grant received by the Elm Creek
Watershed Management Commission (Commission). Many of the municipalities are also
cooperators in the project. The purpose of this project is to identify and document the condition
of local creeks and provide management recommendations. A total of 46 sights in the Elm Creek
Watershed were surveyed. In Plymouth, three sites along Elm Creek were surveyed.
During the survey we took many measurements to help us "type" the stream and identify its
natural processes, and estimate erosion potential, channel stability and susceptibility to change.
We also looked at habitat for fish and invertebrates.
We believe that with an increased awareness of the creeks' condition and surrounding land, we
can help you preserve or improve the health of the stream systems in your city. This analysis will
help provide you with information needed to make more informed management and land use
decisions that may affect the creek corridor. We suggest the following attend the
meeting/presentation: City Council, Planning Commission, Planning staff, and any other staff or
Commissioners you feel should attend.
We anticipate needing about 15 - 20 minutes to present the results and recommendations and
additional time for discussion. We would like to get the cities input to include in the final report.
Please call Jean Miesbauer or we will contact you to set up a time to come out to your city and
meet with you.
Sincerely,
CarolynJ. ndorf
District LimnoIogist
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Jean Miesbauer
Conservation Technician
C: Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary
Dan Faulkner, Elm Creek Watershed Commission representative
6900 Wedgwood Road, Suite 140 Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311-3541
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WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
15 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 101, Hopkins, MN 55313 (951( 93 3-0005
wsubmedctr@aol.com Fax: (9-52) 933-6016
Laurie Ahrens
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth MN 55447-1482
RE: West Suburban Mediation Center
Mediation Services
Dear Laurie:
The Board of Directors of West Suburban Mediation Center at its 15 February 2001
meeting have voted to dissolve the corporation as of 24 May 2001 due to financial
considerations. WSMC hereby gives notice that it does not intend to provide
mediation services after 1 May 2001.
The Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteer Mediators thank the City of Plymouth, and
especially you, Laurie, for the encouragement and support you have given us over the
years. It has been our pleasure to serve the City and its residents.
Sincerely,
Cheri Fischer
Executive Director
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: March 15, 2001
TO: Mayor and Council F>-�r_5
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Ice Center - Hockey Tournaments
Attached for Council information are the brackets from hockey tournaments from the weekend
of March 10-11 and March 17-18. Twelve of the teams participating in these two weekend
tournaments are from outstate and are traveling quite a distance to participate. The team from
furthest away traveled all the way from Alaska to participate in the tournament. The Ice
Center annually plays host to about 10 youth hockey tournaments each year. The economic
benefit to our community in terms of hotel rooms, dining, and gas sales is significant. This
weekend's tournament is a state tournament run by the Minnesota State Youth Hockey
Association for the Junior Gold age group, which is basically 16-17 year olds.
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MONTHLY REPORT
FEBRUARY 2001
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Recruitment
Twenty-four applicants were interviewed, and fifteen candidates are currently undergoing
background investigations. We anticipate that our next class of rookies will begin in May.
Duty Crew
The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 20 weekdays during the month. The 0600 to
0900 hours shift continued for a fifth month in February. Thirty-seven members participated in
the program.
During February, 79% of all shifts were fully staffed. Seventy-four percent of the daytime shifts
(0600-1800 hours) were fully staffed. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included
below.
Staffing:
0600-0900
0900-1200
1200-1500
1500-1800
1800-2100
5 Firefighters
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4 Firefighters
75%
90%
75%
55%
100%
3 Firefighters
20%
10%
25%
30%
0%
2 Firefighters
0%
0%
0%
15%
0%
1 Firefighter
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
No Staff
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
PLYMOUTH
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Type of Program
Plymouth Fire Department
Monthly Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education Report
Reporting Period:'
February, 2001
Number Time Spent Total Monthly
of Programs Per Program Program Hours
Station Tour
5
1 Hour
5 Hours
Birthday
Pa /Station Tour
4
1 Hour
4 Hours
Pre-school Visits
Smokebuster
Program
Bike Helmet Sales
K-6 Education
Safety
Fairs/Community
2
4 Hours
8 Hours
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
FEBRUARY 2001
Monthly Synopsis
Year-to-date (YTD), the Department has answered 193 calls for service. This compares to 186
calls for service in 2000 (YTD). The highest call volume continues to occur between the hours
of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with the greatest amount of calls occurring between 3:00 p.m. and
6:00 p.m. During February, the Department answered eighty-seven calls for service. Fifty-two
of the February calls were "Duty Crew" calls.
Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows:
Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 31
Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 35
Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 21
February 2001 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events follow. Duty
Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station response, are noted.
Duty Crew
In -Service
On -Scene
Building fire (8:11 a.m.)
1:27
6:04
Non -Duty Crew
6:24
10:59
Station I
8:24
12:37
Station II
5:23
10:19
Station III
10:29
13:05
Significant or Unusual Events
In February the following responses are notable:
February 6
Building fire (2:40 p.m.)
February 7
Building fire (8:11 a.m.)
February 16
Apartment fire (00:15 a.m.)
February 22
Vehicle accident with entrapment (3:25 p.m.)
February 23
Assist police/vehicle accident (7:32 a.m.)
Training
During the month of February, five topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled training
sessions. These topics included Search and Rescue, Skills Stations, Ladder 31, Ventilation, and
SCBA/PPE. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty
Crew.
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Events
Neighborhood
Watch Program
Safe Escape House
Career Talk
Fire Department
Open House
Lester the Smoke
Wicky Award/Press
1 Hour
1 Hour
Detector Contest
Packet
Fire Extinguisher
1
1 Hour
1 Hour
Training
Misc. Community
Presentation
Misc. Outreach
Summary
• 13 Monthly
• 11% of 173 Hour
Programs
month, 40 Hour
• 19 Hours of
work week was
Programming
Committed to
• 1.46 Hours
Public Education
Averaged Per
Program
Attachments:
➢ Station Comparison, Fire Loss, Total Calls
➢ Calls Time/Day
➢ Duty Crew Staffing
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Response Time for Emergency Calls
12:00
9:36
7:12 6:31
4:48
2:24
0:00
Duty Crew Not Duty Crew
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
Fire Loss Summary -Year to Date
❑Feb -01
1/1/00-2/29/00 1/1/01-2/28/01
3/13/01
25
20
15
10
5
0
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Number of Calls by Time of Day
0600- 0900- 1200- 1500- 1800- 2100- 0000- 0300-
0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0000 0300 0600
Calls by Day of Week
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Events By Category
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13 Feb -00
®Feb -01
❑ Feb -00
Feb -01
Fires
22%
Other ❑ Fires
42%4 M Alarms l
❑ Other
Alarms
36%
3/13/01
DUTY CREW STAFFING
February 2001
3%1%
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5 Firefighters
❑ 4 Firefighters
3 Firefighters
IM 2 Firefighters
March 13, 2001
George Far
1054 Xene Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear George:
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Thank you for your letter regarding our pathways particularly the Parkers Lake Path. I'm
glad to see that they are well used. I do understand your concern regarding the ice on the
pathways. This has been a particularly bad year with all the snow followed by a most
recent rain that created an ice problem everywhere. It has been our policy for many years
that we do not sand/salt our pathways from an environmental standpoint. Nor are we
equipped to perform a sand/salt process. I would hope that the sun comes out soon and
takes care of our problems. Please take care and enjoy our pathways. If you have any
further questions, please contact me at 763-509-5941.
Sincerely,
Mark S. Peterson
Superintendent of Parks
Cc: Eric Blank -Director of Park and Recreation
Joy Tierney, City Mayor
PLYMOUTH :1 I=ire
3.100 PLYMOUTH BOULFVMn • PLYMCN-ITH, Mliv`JESOTA 55.147.1482 • TFLFPHONF (6312) 509-5000
GEORGE A. FARR
1054 xene lane, plymouth, minnesota 55447 telephone (612) 473-5112
March 9, 2001 7
The Honorable Joy Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
As one who enjoys jogging every morning I want to thank the city for keeping the path
around Parker's Lake plowed throughout the snow season. It is much more pleasant to run
around a park area than on the streets.
However, once we got into the intermittent melting periods, as has been the case for the
last several weeks, that same path maintenance became significantly less than ideal. I
would defy city officials to attempt to walk around the lake , keeping an even pace,
without falling. The icy patches are treacherous.
Despite trying to keep to the edges of the path on packed snow wherever ice is present, I
have fallen three times, twice with minor injuries, if you can call five stitches minor.
It goes without saying I have taken to the streets for my morning runs until the ice is
gone. The traffic poses far less hazard than does the Parker's Lake route.
May I suggest for the benefit and safety of others that the plow vehicle and operator be
utilized to check the path on occasion and spread some sand were conditions warrant.
Break a leg means good luck to an actor, not to a runner
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Yours truly,
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March 15, 2001
Mr. Rolland Glessing
1820 Holly Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Glessing:
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This is a follow-up to our conversation regarding the replacement of your mailbox. I
inspected your broken mailbox, and believe that the City is responsible for the damage to
it. You indicated that you were willing to settle for the replacement of a less elaborate
mailbox in exchange for the one that you had. Please have -the replacement work done,
send the bill for the replacement to my attention, and I will see to it that the bill is paid.
I apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused you and hope that this will rectify
the situation. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at 763-509-
5301.
Sincerely,
Dale E. Hahn
Finance Director
Cc: Mayor & City Council
Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Placa To Give
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
www.6piymouth.mmus
March 3, 2001
Mayor Joyce Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I apologize for having to bother you with the issue I will address in this letter, but it
appears I have exhausted my other alternatives. I have been a resident of Plymouth since
1984 residing at 1820 North Holly Lane, just northeast of Oakwood Elementary School.
This is the first time I have complained to the City of Plymouth about any subject. On
last Sunday, February 25h, at 11:05AM as my wife, son and L were returning home from
church services at The Lutheran Church of St. Philip the Deacon, we noticed a pickup
truck with a plow cleaning out the previous night's snowfall from the end of the
cal -de -sac on which we reside. As I drove toward our house I noted that the driver was
not being particularly careful and was operating his vehicle significantly faster than
would appear to be prudent in completing the task. It struck me that he was on a "macho
trip" cleaning out the snow. At 11:35 AM as my son and I departed from the house I
notice that my mailbox was askew in the middle of the snowdrift where the snow was
piled. I stopped the car to inspect and discovered that the mailbox post had been
completely broken and that the only thing supporting it was the snow bank itself. A
gouge in the post marked where the plow had struck it. I could have easily pushed it
over. I photographed the mailbox in case I would need evidence at later date as the snow
plow had by that time departed from the cul-de-sac. After returning from taking my son
to passion play practice at Holy Name of Jesus Church, I called the Plymouth Police
Department to report the incident. The woman officer I spoke to stated that the practice
for the plowers when they struck mailboxes was to report it to the city when they had
completed their plowing for the day. She suggested I call the Plymouth Public Works
Office the next day, Monday, February 26"'. I immediately called the Public Works
Office and left a voice mail message that the snow plow had struck and broken my mail
box and stated that I would call back on Monday. When I called on Monday morning, I
spoke to a woman named Laura who stated they would send someone out to inspect the
mailbox. When I returned home from work on either Tuesday or Wednesday, the
mailbox had been straightened out and a metal support post had been put in place. The
snow around the mailbox had also been completely removed. I assumed the City of
Plymouth would install a new mailbox in the spring. I might also mention that this
might be the second damage incident of the snow season as my lawn and curb were badly
mangled by a city snowplow late last fall. I will not know until spring whether or not the
damage was deep enough to cut my sprinkling system water line.
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Today, 1 received a letter from Robert J. Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
stating there was no evidence the plow had actually struck the mailbox and offering
$25(see enclosure). That simply is not true. The purpose of this letter is to invite you to
look at the mailbox and see the damage as well as the gouge and scrapes where the plow
struck the post. This is a very high quality mailbox and when it was built was mounted in
a very large amount of concrete by the builder. The pole itself is unusually sturdy and
measures 5 %2" x 5 ''/z". I simply expect the City of Plymouth to either pay for the cost of
digging out the post, its concrete foundation and replacing it with a like mailbox or do it
itself. I have no idea what the cost of replacing the mailbox will be, but I would not be
shocked if were $1,000 or more. Simply stated, the City broke my mailbox and I am
asking the City to replace it. That would seem to be a very logical and reasonable
request. 1 am upset about the lack of care the driver was showing as he cleared out the
cul-de-sac and the statement in Mr. Pemberton's letter reading "couldn't find evidence of
marks, gouges, scrapes or other markers that would indicate it was directly struck by a
snow removal vehicle." I will call you soon to set up an appointment with you to show
you the damage as well as the marks, gouges and scrapes on the post. Please ask Mr.
Pemberton not to bother sending me the $25 check mentioned in his letter as it is a
totally inadequate amount to satisfy the cost of replacing the mailbox.
I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Most sincerely,
R hand E. �GGIessjinng
Enclosure
Mr. & Mrs. Rolland Glessing
1820 Holly Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Glessing:
In response to your telephone call reporting snowplow damage to your mailbox structure.
We inspected your mailbox and mailbox supporting structure, and couldn't find evidence
of marks, gouges, scrapes, or other markers that would indicate it was directly struck by a
snow removal vehicle. Therefore, we assume that the damage occurred due to the force
of the snow coming off the snowplow blade.
In most situations a well -constructed and maintained mailbox structure will easily stand
up to our necessary snow removal activities. However, at times even the most well
constructed sixteen year old mailbox structure may fail.
In accordance with City Council Policy, I will draw a check in the amount of $25.00 as
compensation for the cost of repairs. In the absence of your refusal, the check will be
mailed on March 9, 2001.
Thank you for reporting the matter and we are happy to have been of service.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Pemberton
Risk Management Coordinator
509-5370
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ACTION ALERT!
Contact you local legislator immediately to oppose H.F. 1587, authored by
Representative Phil Krinkie, that would require cities as well as counties and school
districts to hold their local elections in November of only odd -numbered years. The bill
will be heard on Monday, March 19, in the House Elections Subcommittee of the
Governmental Operations Committee. Please call or send email today to register your
objections to this bill.
League policy asserts that cities should have authority to schedule the election of
mayor and members of the city council (and for any other city elective offices) in
November of either odd- or even -numbered years. Previous legislatures have
consistently upheld the League's position on this issue. There has been no outcry from
voters to overturn current state election policy allowing cities to choose in which year to
hold local elections. Within these parameters, current statutes make clear that city
officials are responsible for determining the schedule of local elections. Cities have not
experienced a substantial drop-off in the number of votes cast for candidates seeking
election to city offices when their names appear on the ballot along side candidates for
state office. League policy also calls on the state legislature to uphold home rule charter
authority. In that regard, the local electorate already has a voice in making changes to the
local election schedule.
According to information cities have submitted to LMC, at least 756 cities currently
hold local elections in November of even -numbered years. H.F. 1587 would cause
serious disruption and substantial difficulty for cities in forcing city elections to be
switched to odd -numbered years. Clearly, the restriction on local authority also raises the
issue of an unfunded mandate. Fundamentally, the proposed change which this bill seeks
to impose would eliminate local authority to determine when local elections should be
held and replace it with a "one size fits all" restriction. It would effectively replace local
decision-making with a determination that the State should set the schedule of elections
for cities and other local units of government.
L���oUPDATE
UPDATE 2001-2
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2001
FEBRUARY REVENUE FORECAST RELEASED
The Department of Finance released the highly anticipated February Forecast late this
morning. The slowing national economy has reduced surplus projections considerably
since the last revenue forecast was announced in November, 2000. Minnesota's
general fund balance at the close of the 2000-01 biennium (June 30, 2001) is now
projected to be $856 million, down $67 million from the November estimate of $924
million. The Governor's proposal to rebate 100% of the surplus from the current
biennium will not change as a result of the reduction. According to Commissioner Matt
Smith of the Department of Revenue, the Governor's proposal will simply include rebate
checks that are approximately 7.5% smaller than they would have been under earlier
projections. The average rebate check will drop from $450 to $420.
The real news will be later this week when the Governor announces changes to his
proposed budget as a result of the reduced revenue projections for 2002-03. The
Governor's budget and tax reform proposals are based on the November Forecast,
which projected a surplus of $2 billion over the biennium. The most recent estimates
are for a surplus of only $1.535 billion. As a result, the Governor will have to reduce
proposed spending or tax relief by the difference in order for his budget to remain
balanced. The Governor stated that he expects to have this information available by the
end of the week. It is anticipated that the cuts will come from tax relief measures, since
spending initiatives in the Governor's proposed budget are already very frugal.
We hope to have a detailed analysis of the Governor's amended budget available for
the next edition of MLC Update.
The MLC Update is prepared by Robert G. Renner, Jr. and Elizabeth J. Shields
Messerli & Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103
Telephone 6511228-9757 Fax 6511228-9787
E-mail rrenner@mandklaw.com and eshields(gmandklaw.com
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MLC TESTIFIES ON FISCAL DISPARITIES LEGISLATION
The House Property Tax Division heard testimony on February 12th regarding two bills
related to the metro area fiscal disparities program. Mark Bernhardson, City Manager of
Bloomington, offered testimony on HF 193, which was introduced by Representative
Erik Paulsen (R — Eden Prairie). HF 193 is an MLC initiative that would limit a city's
contribution to the fiscal disparities pool to 15% of total net tax capacity. Representative
Paulsen has been a real champion of fiscal disparities reform, and the MLC is very
appreciative of his leadership on this issue.
In presenting HF 193 to committee members, Representative Paulsen characterized the
bill as a modest initiative. He stated that he thinks the time is right to reevaluate the
program as a whole, but that this legislation would address some of the problem areas
in the meantime. In light of the Governor's proposal to overhaul the property tax system,
this may be the ideal time to assess the role of the fiscal disparities program. Since the
implementation of the fiscal disparities program in 1976, there has not been a
comprehensive assessment to determine if the program is successfully achieving its
intended goals.
Mark Bernhardson testified in support of HF 193 on behalf of the MLC. Mark did an
excellent job of framing the fiscal disparities program in the context of the overall tax
system. He provided committee members with a history of the impacts of the fiscal
disparities program in light of other tax changes.
Prior to the testimony by Representative Paulsen and Mark Bernhardson,
Representative Ann Lenczewski (DFL - Bloomington) presented a different approach to
fiscal disparities reform: HF 381 would repeal the metro fiscal disparities program
outright. Representative Lenczewski stressed the need to reevaluate the fiscal
disparities program, and informed committee members that she was working with
House Research to draft language requiring an interim study of the fiscal disparities
program. That bill has since been introduced as HF 1178, and requires the
Commissioner of Revenue to report to the Legislature by February, 2002 on the
success of the fiscal disparities program in achieving the goals for which it was created.
Some of the questions to be addressed by the study are as follows:
• How has the program affected property tax disparities across the metro area?
• Is the contribution formula reasonable? Should commercial -industrial property
that is currently exempt continue to be exempt? Should contribution amounts be
adjusted for differences in sales ratios among communities?
• Is the distribution formula reasonable? Should the formula reflect measures of
need as well as population? Should it be based on tax capacity rather than
market value?
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• Do local governments derive sufficient tax revenues from commercial -industrial
property to cover the costs of providing service to the property, considering the
tax base that must be contributed to the areawide pool?
A hearing on this bill has not been scheduled in the House, and no companion file has
been introduced as of yet in the Senate. This MLC will be following this legislation
closely.
SALES TAX ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASES
On February 15th, the House Sales and Income Tax Division heard testimony on a
number of bills that would repeal the state sales tax on local government purchases.
The repeal of the sales tax on local government purchases has been an issue of great
importance to the MLC since the tax was first imposed by the 1991 Legislature. The
first bill presented to the Sales and Income Tax Division was HF 108, introduced by
Representative George Cassell (R - Alexandria). Before the bill was discussed,
Representative Cassell offered two amendments that were then adopted by the
Division. The first amendment was technical in nature, and did not substantively affect
the bill. The second amendment would remove from the sales tax exemption any
municipal entity that competes with the private sector, such as golf courses, liquor
stores, fitness centers, campgrounds, etc.
The Department of Revenue estimates that the state revenue loss that would occur if
the sales tax repeal was passed into law to be approximately $100 million annually. Of
this amount, approximately 60% would be savings for city governments. In the
alternative, if the Governor's proposal to expand the sales tax base to include services
were passed into law without the sales tax repeal for local governments, the loss to
local governments would be an additional $40 million annually.
The reaction of Division members was interesting, to say the least. Representative Ron
Abrams (R - Minnetonka) suggested a trade of the sales tax repeal for a permanent
reduction of HACA in the same amount. He explained that in the long term, this would
actually result in savings for cities because the HACA reduction would be frozen, while
sales tax liability would have continued to rise.
None of the city officials who were on hand to testify responded positively to the trade-
off proposal. John Gunyou, City Manager of Minnetonka, stressed that local
government officials are accountable to their residents, and this would ensure that
property tax relief would result from the sales tax repeal. Representative Abrams was
not deterred by this assertion, and reiterated that a HACA offset would be necessary to
ensure fiscal restraint on the part of cities.
The MLC Board of Directors has not yet taken a formal position on the HACA offset
proposed by Representative Abrams.
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING UPDATE
The House Property Tax Division is holding a hearing on Monday, March 5th to provide
members with an overview of tax increment financing (TIF). House Research will first
provide a presentation on the history of TIF and recent legislative changes. Following
the House Research presentation, the Office of the State Auditor will present its own
report on TIF.
A number of TIF related bills have been introduced this session. Perhaps the most
significant bill so far is HF 187/SF 73, introduced by Representative Ron Abrams (R -
Minnetonka) and Senator Ann Rest (DFL — New Hope). The purpose of this legislation
would be to require cities to certify new TIF districts for new projects rather than
amending the plan of an older district. It is anticipated that this legislation will garner
more support in the House than the Senate. Hearings have not yet been scheduled in
either body. In an upcoming edition of MLC Update, we will provide a more detailed
analysis of this legislation.
GOVERNOR VENTURA PROPOSES NEW LGA FORMULA
In addition to the state takeover of general education funding and property tax rate
compression, a major component of Governor Ventura's tax reform proposal is a
complete overhaul of the local government aid (LGA) formula and elimination of HACA.
Under the Governor's plan, LGA would be divided into three "pots," one for 1St class
cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth); one for Twin Cities suburbs; and one for Greater
Minnesota. Each group of cities would have slightly different components in the
formula. The new formula would base LGA on per capita need less a percentage of tax
capacity, with density and sprawl factors figured in for metropolitan suburbs and Greater
Minnesota. The need factor for Twin Cities suburbs is defined as the average basic
expenditure on roads and public safety for suburban cities. The density factor would be
multiplied by the need factor, and is defined as the square root of:
city's residential units per residentially zoned acre
metro area average residential density per acre (excluding core cities)
For 1St class cities, the need factor is not an average, but the specific per capita
expenditure on roads and public safety. The sprawl factor for Greater Minnesota allows
cities to include 10% of residents living up to five miles outside city borders as part of
the need factor. The chart on the next page illustrates the impact on MLC cities of
elimination of HACA and implementation of the Governor's LGA formula. It is important
to note that this information does not take into account the Governor's proposal to
remove the education levy from the property tax. We do not yet have the necessary
computer modeling to analyze the full impact of the Governor's proposal.
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SENATOR LARRY POGEMILLER ADDRESSES MLC
On Thursday, February 22"d, the MLC was honored to host Senator Larry Pogemiller at
a special meeting of the Operating Committee that also included some elected Board
members. Senator Pogemiller spoke to members about his philosophy as committee
chair, his thoughts on tax reform, and then answered questions on tax increment
financing, fiscal disparities and transportation funding.
With respect to the Governor's tax reform proposal, Senator Pogemiller stated that the
education levy takeover, implementation of a new local government aid formula, and
expansion of the sales tax base are all real possibilities this year. He also stated that
there will likely be some additional investments in the areas of higher education and
transportation.
Members of the Board and Operating Committee were pleased to hear that Senator
Pogemiller views tax increment financing as a valuable redevelopment tool for city
governments. He believes the state has a responsibility to hold harmless any city that
experiences an increment shortfall as a result of property tax rate compression.
Senator Pogemiller also indicated that he thinks that TIF has been micromanaged in the
past, and that the best role for the state with respect to TIF is to set up parameters for
TIF purposes and then let cities manage their projects within these parameters.
On another issue of interest to the MLC, Senator Pogemiller stated that a repeal of the
sales tax on local government purchases is not high among his priorities, and that it
would have to be offset with a state aid reduction of some sort. The MLC appreciated
the opportunity to meet with Senator Pogemiller and looks forward to working closely
with him on tax related issues.
DATE FOR SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SET
The regular April meeting of the Board of Directors has been moved up to March 29th for
purposes of taking positions on legislative initiatives that have been announced since
the 2001 Legislative Program was adopted. This meeting will take place at 4:00 p.m. at
the League of Minnesota Cities Building in St. Paul. Please contact Liz Shields with
questions: 651/228-9757 or Eshields@mandklaw.com.
For more information on any of the topics covered in this edition of MLC Update, please
contact Liz Shields or Bob Renner at 651/228-9757 or via e-mail at
eshields(a-)mandklaw.com or rrenner -mandklaw.com.
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G a March 9, 2001
Racial profiling bills heard
The Crime Prevention Committees
in both the Senate and House this
week heard bills on the issue of
racial profiling At Tuesday's House
hearing, members worked off of
HF 505, a bill introduced by Rep.
Rich Stanek (R -Maple Grove).
HF 505 is one of three bills intro-
duced in the House The bill would
require development of a statewide
model policy and local agency
policies against racial profiling, and
would require training for peace
officers Amendments offered at the
hearing that would have called for
law enforcement agencies statewide
to collect data on each stop were
rejected The bill was passed to the
Judiciary Committee.
The Senate Crime Prevention
Committee met Wednesday to take
general public testimony on the
issue of racial profiling and to hear
an overview of the three House
companion proposals before the
Senate While all the bills contain
policy and training measures, they
differ significantly in their approaches
to data collection Testimony focused
heavily on the data collection issue,
with civil rights proponents favoring
mandatory collection and police
representatives opposing it. The
committee is expected to resume
discussions and pass recommenda-
tions at a hearing next Wednesday
Landlocked property
Would your city benefit from author-
ity to provide "caraway" like access
to landlocked property7A legislator
has approached the LMC seeking
assistance in giving permissive
authority to cities to establish access
to landlocked property. This permis-
sion would be similar to the authority
granted to townships under section
164.08. Landlocked property owners
could petition the city, and the city
could then establish a "cartway" or
driveway for that property owner
All costs related to establishing the
cartway, including land costs and
survey costs, would be paid by the
petitioning land owner. Please share
your comments with Remi Stone at
(651) 281-1256 or at rstone@
Imnc org.
Seasonal weight
restrictions bill introduced
Sen Mark Ourada (R -Buffalo) this
week introduced a bill that would
limit local authorities' ability to
impose seasonal weight restrictions
The bill, SF 1462, was brought
forward by the aggregate industry
Under the proposal, a maximum
weight per axle restriction on a
paved street or highway imposed by
a local road authority could not be
less than seven tons per axle. A
local road authority could, by resolu-
tion, prohibit the operation of trucks
other than emergency vehicles on
its roadways during the period set
by the Department of Transporta-
tion; however, the resolution could
only be in effect for two weeks It
could be renewed for additional
periods not exceeding two weeks
for each period
The bill in its entirety can be viewed
at www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/
pert/bllllnf2.pl. If you have comments
on the proposed restrictions, please
contact Anne Finn at (651) 281-1263
or e-mail atinn (PImnc org.
Update on annexation
Thank you for calling and sending
e-mails to Speaker Sviggum and
Rep. Dempsey. For now, it appears
the agreement to postpone hearings
on any annexation bill is still in
place The LMC is waiting for official
confirmation from leadership regard-
ing the agreement to delay annex-
ation hearings until Minnesota
Planning releases its report on the
new boundary adjustment dispute
resolution process
Transportation
Subcommittee
on Local Impact
The Senate Transportation Commit-
tee has noted a recent influx of local
requests for assistance with public
utilities relocation costs resulting
from Mn/DOT projects In response,
Chairman Randy Kelly (DFL -St Paul)
has formed the Transportation
Subcommittee on Local Impact.
Chaired by Sen Satveer Chaudhary
(DFL -Fridley), the subcommittee will
make recommendations to the full
Transportation Committee Legisla-
tors would like to find a consistent
way to respond to a growing number
of municipalities involved in large,
regional Mn/DOT projects that face
disproportionate or unbearable
public utilities relocation costs.
The first meeting of the subcom-
mittee will take place Monday,
March 12, at 10 a.m in room 125
of the Capitol
For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities intergovernmental Relations team.
(651) 281-1700 or (800) 973-IJ22