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L COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 5:30 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 7: 00 PM
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
• Board of Review
Immediately following the Board of Review,
A Special Council meeting is proposed to:
• Discuss Hollydale Golf Course
• Consider Future Study Session Topics
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (proposed),
Police Training Room
• Review draft Bassett Creek Joint
Powers Agreement
• Consider Future Study Session Topics
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
• Board of Review Reconvenes
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
(EQC), Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
April 6, 2001
3. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 7: 00 PM
4. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 7: 00 PM
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 7: 00 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 20,11:30 AM -1:30 PM
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PARK AND RECREA TION AD VISOR Y
COMMISSION (PRA Q, Council Chambers
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
PLANNING COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
HRA, Medicine Lake Room
PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR Y BOARD,
Police Department Library
PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON, Plymouth Creek Center
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-9)
February, March and April Calendars are attached (M-10)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Letters to residents regarding items filed with the Planning Department:
1) Letter from Planning Manager Barb Senness to residents regarding the
proposed Begin Oaks golf course (201027). (I -1a 1)
2) Conditional Use Permit and Variance request at 11320 State Highway 55.
(201073). (I -1a2)
3) Rezoning and Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Edina Development
(201083). (I --1a.3)
b) City new releases:
1) Notice of the Police Department sponsorship of the McGruff Trucks
program. (I -1b.1)
2) Information on the Moms' Club donation of stuffed animals to the
Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention organization. (1--1 b. 2)
c) Census 2000 information on Hennepin County's race and ethnic
composition. (I -1c)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) Report from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt regarding the Post
Office parking expansion plans. (I --2a)
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April 6, 2001
3. MINUTES
a) March 1 Human Rights Commission Meeting. (I -3a)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Deborah Jurinak requesting a "Dead End" sign at Yuma and 36'
Place. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred Moore for a
response. (I --4a)
b) E–mail communique from Street Supervisor Gary Smith to Precision Graphics
President Jay Nelson responding to concerns about road conditions on Fernbrook
Lane. A copy of Mr. Nelson's original letter is attached. (I -4b)
A summary report on the 2001 correspondence is attached (1-4)
S. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (I --4a)
b) Session Weekly article about the bill which would have permitted sale of wine in
grocery stores. The story has passages referring to testimony from At–Large
Councilmember Judy Johnson. (I -4b)
c) E-mail communiqud from State Senator Jane Krentz regarding proposals in the
legislature to regulate sale and use of phosphorus in the state. (I -4c)
& LEAGUE OFMINNESOTA STATE CONFERENCE ITEMS
Program and registration information for the June 19-22 League of Minnesota Cities state
conference. (1-6)
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
April 11, 2001 (Wed.) at 7:00 PM
in the Council Chambers
Agenda Items:
7:00 PM
Call to Order: Chair: Kathy Osborne
• Review of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes (attached)
• Guest Introduction & General Forum
Guests may address the EQC about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the
forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the EQC will continue with the agenda.
7:10 PM
Presentations:
• The Plymouth Creek Park Native Plant project. The Park View Ridge Association will be
giving a short presentation on this project which involves making "a parcel of Plymouth Creek
Park, that the City currently mows, into a native plant area with a small portion mowed for
neighborhood events and to provide access for viewing plants showcased with name plates.
The parcel is located on 38th Avenue and is approximately one acre."
• Gleason Lake Association Request. As requested by EQC at their last meeting, a
representative of Gleason Lake Association will provide a brief presentation on their request for
$ 2,000 to support their its second year of the three year Loosestirfe biological control.
7:40 PM
Update & Reports:
• Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee. The subcommittee has made significant progress
in developing an implementation plan to be recommended to the EQC. A joint meeting
between EQC, the Sub -committee, and the Council can be held in July (tentative). The sub-
committee's future meeting dates are : April 26`", May 24', and June 5`h. Karen Haht and
Terri Goodfellow -Heyer
• Events: Yard & Garden Show and The 6" Environmental Fair. Both event were held
with great success. Thanks to all the EQC members who volunteered at these events and
made it happened. Many ideas were generated at these events which members would like to
share with the group. EQC members.
• Environmental Champion Award Selection Criteria. EQC had reviewed a preliminary
selection criteria at their March meeting. A revised selection criteria will be presented for
committee's review and comments. Margie V.
8:15 PM
Surface Water Utility - Review and make comments or recommendation to City Council
8:30 PM
Annual Plan:
• Review of EQC's Annual Plan & Activities. The EQC needs to review the annual plan and
evaluate its progress. Work on many of the implementation action items must begin now.
EQC members need to discuss these implementation items, particularly the Watershed
Education Program.
8:55 PM
Plan for next meeting: May 9' ! (Mark your Calendar)
(EQC Members will help to determine agenda for next meeting)
Planned Items:
• Review of City of Plymouth Weed, Natural Areas, & Tree Ordinance
• Music in Plymouth (July's Meeting)
• Suggestion for 2002 budget request, for City Council's Consideration.
9:00 PM
ADJOURNED
NOTES:
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Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
April l 2, 2001, 7 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
S. Unfinished Business
a. Millennium Garden update
b. Hilde Performance Center update
c. Comprehensive plan presentation - Barry Warner
6. New Business
a. Senior program presentation - Sara Mittelstaedt
b. Volunteer program presentation - Nancy Anderson
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting - May 10, 2001
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
April 24
• Present Human Rights Commission Essay winners, HRC Chairperson Joan Jensen
• Presentation on Volunteer Appreciation Week, Nancy Anderson
• Public improvement hearing on Plymouth Blvd. improvements including parking
bays
• Assessment hearing on False Fire Alarm Permit fees
• Assessment hearing on 2000 Weed Eradication and Destruction, Roll 2
• Assessment hearing on 2000 Diseased Tree Removal and Destruction, Roll 2
• Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Lund Beverages, LLC, 3455 Vicksburg
Lane
• Sunrise Park development
• Legislative Update
May 8
May 22
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
April 2001
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Medicine Lake
Room
11:00 AM CITY
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Medicine Lake
SPECIALCOUNCIL
Council Chambers
LUNCHEON,
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HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
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COMMISSION, Council
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PANDAS ICE SHOW
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March 30, 2001
Dear Resident/Land Owner:
ary of
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The City has recently received an application from Begin Oaks Golf, under File No. 2001027, for
a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to P -I (Public/Institutional) for their
roughly 70 -acre golf course/driving range site located at 5625 Yucca Lane North. Approval of
the rezoning would allow the applicant to apply for an on -sale liquor license. A map indicating
the location of the area is provided below.
This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice
and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out
prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another
letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior
to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to
appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the
application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part
of the public record.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or review procedures, please
call Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456.
In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular
office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is
located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: SITE PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES
(20173)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a
request by Classic Touch, Inc., under File 20173, for Site Plan, Conditional Use
Permit and Variances for a fuel sales station and attendant building for property located
at 11320 State Highway 55.
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, April
18, 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,
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SUBJECT: REZONING AND PRPRELIMINARY PLAT FOR EDINA DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION. (20183)
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to inform you of a request by Edina Development Corporation, under File 20183
for Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2) and
Preliminary Plat for 98 townhome units for property located west of the northwest quadrant of
Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road.
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, April 18, 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,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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For Immediate Release pIYMOUT�+Contact: Lara Newberger 763-509-5945
Sara Cwayna, 763-509-5198
McGruff Trucks Shift into Gear: Putting Children First, Always.
This summer, the Plymouth Park Maintenance, Public Works and Police Departments will again sponsor the McGruff
Truck Program. Plymouth Police encourage parents to tell their children about the McGruff Truck program so they realize
that they have a resource to look for if they are in a frightening situation.
"We feel really good about working together. Keeping kids safe is close to all of our hearts," said Officer Scott
Streachek. Public Works and Park Maintenance employees work in almost every part of City -- on park and recreation
trails, main streets, community parks and undeveloped areas. No matter where you look, you're likely to see Public
Works and Park Maintenance vehicles and crews, according to Streachek.
A McGruff Truck is a city owned vehicle that is designated by the display of two bright yellow and black McGruff
Truck signs. The purpose of the McGruff Truck Program is to provide a safe place for anyone, especially children, to go
to if they need help. McGruff Truck Sponsors display their signs when their job assignments allow someone to approach
them safely. All sponsors have city radios or cell phones so that they can immediately call for police assistance.
The symbol of McGruff was chosen for this program, because it is recognized by 99% of America's children. In fact,
97% of children ages 6-12 said that they would try to do what McGruff tells them because they believe that he is
knowledgeable about safety.
To kick off spring, McGruff Truck sponsors met with the Police Department to discuss this summer's program. Sgt.
Dale Duerkson, Investigations Division, addressed the state's sexual predator notification and registration program and
asked McGruff Truck sponsors to be officer's eyes and ears. "At any one time there may be up to 15 McGruff Trucks out
in the community. The fact that McGruff Truck sponsors voluntarily join this program, is a great. They're another layer
of safety in the community, helping to keep kids safe," said Duerkson.
All of Plymouth McGruff Truck Sponsors have passed a federal, state, and local criminal background check, received
endorsement from their supervisor, and attended McGruff Truck training. Each year McGruff Truck sponsors must be re-
certified.
"Kids are mobile. They're quick to jot off to explore new areas and parents can't be with them at all times. We know
that it's impossible to guarantee anyone's safety; we're just happy to look out for them," said Lara Newberger, City of
Plymouth Forestry Technician and McGruff Truck Sponsor.
If you would like a McGruff Truck to visit your neighborhood to teach the children in your neighborhood about
the program, you are invited to do so. Visits can be scheduled during weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Who
knows, McGruff the actual Crime Dog, may just tag along. To schedule a visit, please call Laza Newberger at 763-509-
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For Immediate Release Contact:
April 5, 2001 Corky Ornberg, 763-509-5179
Sara Cwayna, 763-509-5198
Plymouth Moms' Club makes a difference with donation of stuffed animals to Fire Department
On the morning of March 30, Plymouth Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Ln., filled with mothers and their young
children — and lots and lots of stuffed animals. The day was the culmination of a generous effort that Mom's
Club member Mary Henley initiated in February with a call to the Plymouth Fire Department.
Henley phoned the Fire Department in late February. She told the department staff that the Mom's Club would
like to spearhead a special effort to donate stuffed animals to help firefighters comfort children in crisis. The
Fire Department quickly linked Henley with the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention (PC&FPF), a non-profit,
volunteer organization of Plymouth residents and business owners which supports special initiatives to enhance
public safety in Plymouth. Within a month, the project became a reality.
"Stuffed animals play a huge role in helping firefighters and police officers comfort kids. From being lost, to
getting hurt, to having a frightening experience like a car accident or fire, these cuddly animals make all the
difference," said Corky Ornburg, PC&FPF member.
"We had no idea that the donation would be so large. We have hundreds of animals for firefighters and police
officers to use. Because of their generosity we're also going to share the toys with the Home Free Women's
Shelter, Interfaith Outreach, and Prism," said Ornburg.
"Just days after receiving this donation, we used a stuffed bear to calm a young child that had gotten her finger
stuck in a toy," said Fire Captain Tom Evenson. Once she was reassured, firefighters were able to carefully cut
the toy away from her finger," said Evenson. "On behalf of all of us - firefighters, Interfaith Outreach, Prism,
Home Free, and the kids, we can't thank Mary and the Mom's Club enough. They have made a difference,"
said Evenson.
To learn more about the PC&FPF, please call Corky Ornburg, 763-509-5198.
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Changes in
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Brooklyn Park
14,315 Greenfield
'-'--5 0 8. 3 % )'� �
Bloomington
6,084 Fort Snelling
00.0%IW AM
Brooklyn Center
5,822 Hopkins
F 276.7%
Richfield
4,795 Eden Prairie
1 253.8%
Eden Prairie
- 4,068 Brooklyn Park
m 250.8%
Plymouth
3,764 Greenwood
233.3%
Saint Louis Park
3,168 Minnetrista
- 228.6%
Hopkins
2,490 Saint Bonifacius
220.0%
New Hope
1,813 Brooklyn Center
206.5%
#119
Crystal
1,653 Champlin
94.3%
Maple Grove
1,605 Richfield
- -0.4%
Minnetonka
1,554 Saint Anthony (part)
190.0%
Edina
1,532 Osseo
175.6%
Robbinsdale
1,065 Medicine Lake
175.0%
Champlin
822 Robbinsdale
- -- --:---.- 170.9%
Golden Valley
797 Hassan Township'
- - 158.8%
Saint Anthony (part)
266 Spring Park
153.6%
Dayton (part)
151 Excelsior
148.6%
Mound
128 Corcoran
1 147.7%
Corcoran
127 Plymouth
146.7%
Excelsior
110 Long Lake
146.4%
Rogers`
109 Dayton (part)
142.5%
Minnetrista
96 New Hope
138.2%
Wayzata
B7 Saint Louis Park
134.3%
Osseo
72 Crystal
132.5%
Greenfield
61 Bloomington119.8%
Medina
60 Maple Grove
118.6%
Saint Bonifacius
55 Edina
100.4%
Orono
53 Minnetonka
92.5%
Deephaven
49 Wayzata
91.6%
Shorewood
47 Maple Rain
90.3%
Spring Park
43 Medina
- 88.2%
Long Lake
41 Independence
76.5%
Independence
39 Minneapolis
73.0%
Maple Rain
28 Woodland
71.4%
Hassan Township*
27 DeephavenF29.6%
68.1%
Greenwood
21 Hanover (part)66.7%
Fort Snelling
20 Golden Valley63.9%
Medicine Lake
14 Mound6.7%
Woodland
5 Orono%
Hanover (part)
q Shorewood
Tonka Bay
3 Tonka Bay
E 10.0%
Chanhassen" (part)
0 Chanhassen- (part)
0.0%
Minnetonka Beach
0 Minnetonka Beach
0.0%
Rockford (part)
0 Rockford (part)
0.0%
-4
Loretto
-40.0%
Loretto
The Non -White and Hispanic/Latino population is an unduplicated count of all persons except White
persons who are not Hispanic.
• Rogers has increased in area and Hassan Township has decreased in area since 1990.
`• The Hennepin County portion of Chanhassen is commercial/industrial property.
U
Census 2000 Fact Sheet 2, April 2001 Hennepin County Office of Planning & Development '3
Census population of Hennepin County cities by Race and Ethnicity, 2000
'This category combines the Census 2000 racial classifications 'Asian' and "Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander".
2This category includes all other responses not described by the five Census 2000 racial classifications.
3The Hennepin County portion of Chanhassen is commercial/ industrial property.
4Rogers has increased in area and Hassan Township has decreased in area since 1990.
One
Race- Includes
Hisoanic/Latino
Ethnicity
Add for Total
Black or
Asian and
Some
Two or
Hispanic/
Total
African
American
Pacific
Other
More
Latino of
City
Pop.
White
American
I ndian
I slander'
Race2
Races
All Races
Bloomington
85,172
75,055
2,917
296
4,368
1,068
1,468
2,290
Brooklyn Center
29,172
20,825
4,110
253
2,569
434
981
823
Brooklyn Park
67,388
48,145
9,659
381
6,258
1,004
1,941
1,944
Champlin
22,193
21,086
314
0
371
0
244
250
Chanhassen3 (part)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Corcoran
5,630
5,444
11
0
99
0
44
49
Crystal
22,698
20,052
953
133
784
234
542
570
Dayton (part)
4,686
4,464
30
0
38
0
36
129
Deephaven
3,853
3,751
11
0
29
0
38
35
Eden Prairie
54,901
49,771
1,253
114
2,661
276
826
862
Edina
47,425
44,712
546
0
1,432
165
508
539
Excelsior
2,393
2,251
18
0
53
0
26
75
Fort Snelling
442
418
16
0
1
1
0
2
Golden Valley
20,281
18,469
728
0
588
111
326
357
Greenfield
2,544
2,486
10
0
16
5
21
20
Greenwood
729
704
5
0
4
9
7
18
Hanover (part)
332
327
0
0
1
0
4
5
Hassan Township4
2,463
2,423
8
0
8
4
20
10
Hopkins
17,145
14,164
890
134
1,030
443
484
949
Independence
3,236
3,163
3
0
35
7
22
28
Long Lake
1,842
1,780
24
0
9
9
19
21
Loretto
570
564
0
0
0
0
3
1
Maple Grove
50,365
47,717
528
119
1,283
169
549
534
Maple Plain
2,088
2,039
10
0
13
8
13
19
Medicine Lake
368
351
2
0
9
0
6
5
Medina
4,005
3,898
19
0
49
7
23
33
Minneapolis
382,618
249,186
68,818
8,378
23,744
15,798
16,694
29,175
Minnetonka
51,301
48,426
767
101
1,189
291
527
657
Minnetonka Beach
614
601
0
0
8
0
4
0
Minnetrista
4,358
4,230
15
0
64
0
18
29
Mound
9,435
9,080
60
0
127
0
108
91
New Hope
20,873
18,088
1,207
0
677
364
440
721
Orono
7,538
7,367
20
0
71
0
51
65
Osseo
2,434
2,335
30
0
26
2
34
20
Plymouth
65,894
60,200
1,783
217
2,504
328
862
1,079
Richfield
34,439
27,981
2,289
248
1,840
1,173
908
2,158
Robbinsdale
14,123
12,553
811
0
294
142
239
282
Rockford (part)
144
138
0
0
0
2
3
4
Rogers4
3,588
3,484
13
0
24
0
53
35
Saint Anthony (part)
5,664
5,300
60
0
202 0
23
55
68
Saint Bonifacius
1,873
1,817
3
0
17
0
23
33
Saint Louis Park
44,126
39,232
1,930
198
1,442
563
761
1,294
Shorewood
7,400
7,239
29
0
66
0
50
61
Spring Park
1,717
1,657
24
0
12
4
14
14
Tonka Bay
1,547
1,526
2
0
6
8
4
22
Wayzata
4,113
3,953
17
0
63
0
36
58
Woodland
480
469
0
0
2
3
6
5
lCounty Total
1,116,200
898,921
99,943
11,163
64,086
23,046 1
29,041 1
45,439
'This category combines the Census 2000 racial classifications 'Asian' and "Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander".
2This category includes all other responses not described by the five Census 2000 racial classifications.
3The Hennepin County portion of Chanhassen is commercial/ industrial property.
4Rogers has increased in area and Hassan Township has decreased in area since 1990.
!I Hennepin County
Office of Planning & Development
A-2308 Government Center
300 Sixth Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0238
--i ted States
Census
2000 TM
Tin Cons 2XObgoiss trsd wkdtts US. Ba wd
V*Csnee,�dwthpermis&.
Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners
Mike Opat, 1 it District, Chair
Mark Stenglein, 2nd District
Gail Dorfman, 3rd District
Peter McLaughlin, 4h District
Randy Johnson, 5th District
Mary Tambornino, 61h District
Penny Steele, 71h District
County Administration
Sandra L. Vargas, County
Administrator
Richard P. Johnson, Deputy
County Administrator
Office of Planning &
Development
Gary L. Cunningham, Director
Bill Dando
Jerry Driessen
Mark Herzfeld
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Non -Whites and all Hispanics as a percentage of the total population
40% 37.5%
35% 0Suburban Hennepin
S 30% ®Hennepin County
8 0 25% E3 Minneapolis 22.5% 21.1%
S x 20%
C13.3% 11.4% 12.5%
e 8 10% 7.0%
li 5% 2.9% 5.2%
0'h
1980
1990
Year
2000
This is the second in a series of Fact Sheets containing frequently requested census
information for Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Fact Sheets and other Census 2000 information are available at the Office of Planning
& Development Census 2000 web site:
http:/ / www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ opd/ Census_2000/ Censushome.htm
or by contacting Jerry Driessen at:
jerome.driessen@co.hennepin.m n.us
(612) 596-7409
TDD/ TTY (612) 348-7367
Fact Sheets are not intended for use in the 2002 redistricting process.
For information on redistricting in Hennepin County, please contact Michelle DesJardin,
Hennepin County Elections Manager, at michelle.desjardin@co.hennepin.mn.us, or by
phone at (612) 348-5103.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this material is also
available in alternative forms. Please call 612-348-4466 (voice) or 612-348-7367
(TDD/TTY).
DATE: April 4, 2001
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Roger Knutson, City Attorney
FROM: Anneerlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Post Office Parking Expansion
We've been working with the USPS on a plan to expand parking at the 34' & Plymouth
Boulevard branch post office since last year. The expansion would increase customer parking
from 15 to 39 spaces and add a new lane for mail drop-off (see plan attached.) The expansion
would require encroachment into City -owned property to the northeast of the post office exit
drive.
When we last were in contact with USPS representatives, they were working on final design
and waiting for results of soil investigations. About a month ago we also sent them a draft
agreement, prepared by Roger's office, for use of the City's land.
Yesterday, I talked to Brian Marshall of the USPS district office, and he informed me that the
project is on hold indefinitely. The USPS has stopped all capital projects including design,
nationwide, and are looking at other cost-cutting measures including stopping Saturday mail
delivery. He said that they really want to do the project, and there is a process for obtaining
an exception to the freeze. However, he was very pessimistic about prospects for obtaining
one. Because of the $237,838 estimated cost of the project (see attached USPS budget) the
request would need to go to their Midwest office and he doubted that they would approve. Mr.
Marshall indicated that if the City was willing to participate in the cost, it might make it easier
to get approval, but even that might not make a difference because of the USPS's financial
problems. He did not indicate a particular contribution amount, nor did I suggest one, but I
told him I'd discuss the situation with other staff members.
One reason the cost is so high is the estimated $96,000 cost to correct soil conditions on the
City's property. According to their engineers, this will require surcharging for a year prior to
construction of the parking expansion. We should discuss what the possibility might be for
the City to participate in the project, particularly with the soil corrections.
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Author: STEVEN A HUSTAD at MNMN004L
Date: 2/26/01 2:47 PM
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TO: colsonmcmarch.com at INTERNET
CC: BRIAN P MARSHALL, EUGENE W BURDICK
Subject: Plymouth Br. Parking
------------------------------------ Message Contents
Chris,
Re: Plymouth, MN Branch 55447
Customer parking expansion project No. I86894
Final investigative survey dated 23 Feb 2001.
1 have completed my review of your final invosti.garj.ve survey (IS)
report and have re -read the previous soils correction report &
recommendations and Ixave t,'he following comments:
Your final design and recommendations indicated here all are
consistent with my expectations and previous directions.
Please await further direction form me before: continuing any further
with this project.
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Brian & Gene,
(I've put a copy of this latest report in your mailbox urian).
A couple problems present themselves here rhou.gh and I will not
proceed further until a decision is made and I hear back from you to.
go ahead, shelve, or do something less that the desired expansion
(which may riot yield the increase of spaces necessary to make the
project worthwhile):
1) The expansion site area given over for our use by the City needs
extensive and expensive soil corrections in order. Lo make it usable
for our purposes (it's roughly 1/2 of the $237.8K estimated for the
project's total construction cost).
2) Thera seems to be a needed delay before construction could began in
carder to 'surcharge' the added site parcel (in order to 'load' the
site to compact it) prior to commencing (as described in the 19 Jan
report I also gave you). This surcharging needs to be in place for "5
to 6 months" at a cost of $96K+, prior to the actual construction wo:#-k
beginning. This would negate completion during this next construction
season (May through October 2001).
If the USPS decides that spending the $237.8 to achieve a significant:
increase :from 15 to 39 customer parking spaces is justifiable, then
that surcharging effort should be funded for FY 2001 and the balance
for 2002.
Please advise and call me with any questions.
Steve H.
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04/03/01 TUE 12:23 FAX 612 349 3569 USPS ADM SRVS
TOTAL BUDGET [$-237,1838.45
ALLOWANCE=
DEMOLITION break -dM
ITEM
United States Postal Service
QUANTITY
PRICE
EXTENSION
curb & gutters
Plymouth Branch Paving Expansion
720
$3.11
$2,239.20
Plymouth, MN 55441-9998
sy
800
Budget
$2,888.00
90% BUDGET
ea
1
$200.00
$200.00
ALLOWANCE
sy
3500
$4.30
$15,050.00
ITEM UNIT
QUANTITY
PRICE
EXTENSION
$172.00
Curb & Gutters If
1,710
$12.70
$21,717.00
$455.00
Sidewalk Paving sf
6,500
$3.29
$21.385,00
$21,004.20
H.C. symbol ea
2
$50.00
$100.00
Stall marking If
1,000
$0.76
$760.00
..11
Flag Pole ea
1
$1,275.00
$1,275.00
Bit. Paving sf
20,000
$1.60
$32,000.00
Sod msf
8
$705.00
$5,640.00
Drop Boxes ea
3
$50.00
$150.00
Signage Is
1
$3.500.00
$3,500.00
Arnow heads if
160
$5.00
$800-00
Catch basin ea
1
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
3
Sub surface prep Is
1
$96,000.00
$96,000.00
Demolition Is
$21,592.20
$209.919.20
Inflation %
2 Years 3%
$6,297.58
G.C.P&O %
15%
$21,621.68
TOTAL BUDGET [$-237,1838.45
ALLOWANCE=
DEMOLITION break -dM
ITEM
UNIT
QUANTITY
PRICE
EXTENSION
curb & gutters
If
720
$3.11
$2,239.20
sidewalk paving
sy
800
$3.61
$2,888.00
flag pole
ea
1
$200.00
$200.00
J
J bit Paving
sy
3500
$4.30
$15,050.00
catch basin
ea
2
$86.00
$172.00
3 Conc. demo (start-up)
Is
$455.00
$455.00
$21,004.20
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
March 1, 2001
Minutes
Commissioners
Present
Absent
Harold Lederman
Claudelle Carruthers
Jackie Fraedrich
Mitzi Heath
Lisa Hunter
Don Renquist
Joan Jensen — Chair
Vikas Chhabra
Victoria Pylvainen —Alt.
Ruth Ruffin
Norma Garf n
Nwamaka Ejebe — V. Char
Michael Gale
Patty Ple-Plakon —V. Chair
Ginny Clark
Vacant -school district 270
Also present: City Clerk Sandy Paulson, Office Support Representative Heidi Sanderson,
City Council Representative Sandy Hewitt, and visitors Don McCoy, and Maple Grove
High School student Shawn.
A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:10 p.m. in the
Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 1, 2001. Vice
Chairperson Ple-Plakon noted that a quorum was present so official business could be
conducted.
Approve Minutes
Commissioner Clark moved and Chairperson Jensen seconded to approve the February 1
minutes. Motion carried.
Approve Agenda
Chairperson Jensen requested Don McCoy be added to the agenda under New Business,
Item C. Sandy Hewitt also requested the Interfaith Outreach Benefit be added to the
agenda under New Business, Item D.
Commissioner Clark moved and Commissioner Chhabra seconded a motion to approve
the amended agenda. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Student Workshop Committee — Student Commissioners
Commissioner Ejebe provided an update of this year's Human Rights Student Workshop.
The group met prior to the meeting to continue planning. They are still working on
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March 1, 2001
Page 2 of 4
finding students for the panel, the master of ceremonies has been found, and they are set
to drop off posters and invitations to the area schools within the month.
Essay Contest — Joan Jensen
Chairperson Jensen reported that there have been 63 essays received for the annual essay
contest. She distributed the essays to the commissioners that had volunteered and
requested that they be read by two people and completed by March 15. She then thanked
them for their willingness to help.
Incident Response Update — Lisa Hunter
Chairperson Jensen reported that Commissioner Hunter had called everyone on the task
force to schedule a meeting. Discussion was held on the actual definition and
expectations of the commissioners for the Incident Response. Councilmember Hewitt
responded that it was her belief that the City Council expects that everyone on the
commission be trained in dealing with issues and incidents that are brought before the
commission. The commissioners felt that that was a high expectation and that the task
force committee should discuss it. Commissioner Lederman requested information on
mediation training. Commissioner Garfin offered information that she knew of from past
experience. Commissioner Renquist stated that it was his understanding that the City
Council would rather see the commissioners shy away from the mediation process, but
rather look for alternatives. Chairperson Jensen said that she would notify Commissioner
Hunter to schedule a meeting of the task force.
(Ad RIICinPCC
Compile List of Questions for Police Chief Gerdes:
Police Chief Gerdes will be attending and speaking to the commission at the April 5
meeting and the commission was to compile a list of questions that they would like to
address. The compiled list is as follows:
Diversity Training
1. Who receives the training and is it provided to new police officers?
2. What topics are covered?
3. How often is the training provided?
4. Is there any follow-up?
5. What is the City trying to do to have a diverse police force?
Racial Profiling
1. What is the latest update on racial profiling in the Legislature?
2. Is racial profiling addressed in performance evaluations?
Role of Human Rights Commission with the Police Department
1. What do you see as the commissioners' role in relation to the Police Department with
Human Rights matters?
2. At what point can and/or should the Human Rights Commission be involved and
what point does it become a data privacy issue?
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Human Rights Commission Minutes
March 1, 2001
Page 3 of 4
3. Is the Human Rights Commission currently being notified of hate/bias crimes?
4. What is the difference between an "incident" and a "crime?"
The commission also requested that Police Chief Gerdes and one of Wayzata High
Schools'liaison officers attend the May 3`d meeting.
Continue Assigning Tasks for the 2001 Work Plan:
The commissioners volunteered to attend some upcoming meetings and events. The list
is as follows:
Date
Subject
Location
Time
Attending
March 6
NW Regional Human
Crystal
7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
No one
Rights Coalition Meeting
Community Center
March 17
League of MN Human
Plymouth City
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Joan, Norma,
Rights Commission Idea
Hall
Sandy H., Laurie,
Exchange
Heidi
June 5
NW Regional HR Coalition
Crystal
7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Claudelle,
Meeting
Community Center
Nwamaka, Harold
Sept. 4
NW Regional HR Coalition
Crystal
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Claudelle, Don
Meeting
Community Center
Dec. 4
NW Regional HR Coalition
Crystal
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Claudelle
Meeting
I Community Center
Chairperson Jensen said that she would call the absent commissioners to inform them and
get more assignments made. Other commissioners were going to check their schedules
and try to make some commitment. Staff will add to the list and include more events in
each month's packet.
Councilmember Hewitt informed the commission about an upcoming meeting with
Russian immigrants in our community at Regency Point Apartments on March 22. She
had been contacted and asked to meet with them. She invited any commissioner to
attend.
New Business
Schedule speakers for RARE at Wayzata High School:
Commissioner Ejebe spoke to the commission about the RARE (Raising Awareness for
Racial Equality) group at Wayzata High School. She told the commissioners that the
group is looking to have someone from the Human Rights Commission speak about the
commission sometime in April. Chairperson Jensen volunteered to speak and
Commissioner Carruthers offered to assist. They would be in contact with Commissioner
Ejebe to set a time.
Regional Meeting — League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions and Minnesota
Department of Human Rights, March 17:
The commissioners were reminded of the upcoming event and encouraged to attend.
Plymouth is hosting it at City Hall Council Chambers. Chairperson Jensen offered to call
the absent commissioners.
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March 1, 2001
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Commissioner Ejebe updated the commissioners about the City's Youth Advisory
Council's Youth Town Forum.
Diversity Strategy at General Mills — Don McCoy (visitor)
Mr. McCoy spoke to the commission about diversity at General Mills and its importance.
McCoy spoke of funding that is available from the company and is looking for groups to
work with. They are wide open for ideas and would welcome grant applications
submitted. Commissioners discussed different ideas and would like to discuss it at the
April 5 meeting. They would like to brainstorm with Police Chief Gerdes when he is in
attendance.
Interfaith Outreach — Sandy Hewitt
Councilmember Hewitt informed the commissioners about Interfaith Outreach's big
event on Saturday, April 21 entitled "Spread your Wings." They are looking for
volunteers to serve as greeters and other jobs throughout the day. She felt this would be a
great way to do something for the community and to be visible and that it fits as part of
the goal to be involved. Commissioners Ple-Plakon and Ejebe offered their help.
Councilmember Hewitt informed the commission of an article that was in the Star
Tribune on racial profiling.
Sandy Paulson informed the commissioners that Mayor Tierney has approved the 2001
chairperson of Joan Jensen and the co -vice chairpersons of Nwamaka Ejebe and Patty
Ple-Plakon.
Commissioner Clark moved and Commissioner Ejebe seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 8:56 p.m. Motion carried.
Next Meeting: April S, 2001, Medicine Lake Room
6:30 p.m. Students meet with Jackie, Heidi and Sandy about the
Student Workshop
7.00 p.m. Regular Meeting
'C' Lk2�
DEBORAH R. JURINAK
1600036 TH PL.
PLYMOUTH MN 55446
9)2arcb 18, 2001
9*. Mayor
City of CPlymoutb
3400 cPlymoutb glad.
cP�outb 949Y 55447
'Dear 9*. Mayor.
CZ a resident of 'Sugar c}lills 9 am requesting a sign be put up at the corner of �uma and 36'� SPI that
indicates 36" CPI. is "90.a %rotugb sheet ' or `Dead End. (5oery spring and summer toe seem to get an
abundance of traffic that comes Io the cul�du-,sac just to cycle around, as if hying to get through to
cVkksburg. %ere are many young cbWdren playing on bikes and roller blades. %ere sbould also be a
speed land sign at the enhances of the sub. inion. '7bere are many cars ibat seem lobe exceeding the
speed 1anit
9 mould appreciate your bele in ibis matter.
tSmcerely
Seborab 9?.8urmak
.r �
Steve Bot
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To: jay.n@pgiprint.com
Cc: Gary Smith; Scott Newberger; Fred Moore; Dan Faulkner; Ron Quanbeck
Subject: Fernbrook Lane south of Hwy 55
Dear Mr. Nelson:
This e-mail is in response to the letter you sent to the City of Plymouth Public Works Road Maintenance Administrator
dated March 29, 2001 regarding the condition of Fernbrook Lane south of Highway 55. 1 am pleased to report that the
preliminary engineering is currently underway to reconstruct and rebuild Fernbrook Lane from Highway 55 to 27th Avenue.
Reconstruction of this segment would most likely begin this fall or next spring. The remaining portion of Fernbrook Lane
from 27th Avenue to County Road 6 is currently planned for resurfacing in 2002. Until the time when these projects occur,
the City Street Maintenance Department will continue to patch the potholes and keep the road surface in a passable
condition. If you have any further questions, please give me a call at (763) 509-5538.
Sincerely,
Steven G. Bot
Civil Engineer
City of Plymouth
Engineering Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Ph:(612) 509-5538
Fax: (612) 509-5510
e-mail: SBot@ci.plymouth.mn.us
web: http://www.ci.Plymouth.mn.us/
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March 29, 2001
City of Plymouth Public Work Dept.
Administrator of Road Maintenance
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Administrator,
Each winter for the past several years Fernbrook Lane south of Hwy 55 has turned into a row of pot
holes. It is sorely in need of resurfacing. Are We going to see some major repairs this summer?
Sincerely
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President
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A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 30. 2001
Wine in grocery stores bill
to age for another year
Following a Thursday evening, Rep
Barb Sykora (R -Excelsior) withdrew
her wine in grocery stores bill from
consideration, effectively killing the
proposal for this session. Reportedly,
the bill would have been within two
votes of passage.
It is worth noting that next session
the wine in grocery stores bill can
simply be picked up where it was left
off in the House Commerce Commit-
tee Next year, opponents of the
legislation may face an increased
uphill battle given Commerce
Committee Chair Rep Greg Davids'
(R -Preston) statements criticizing
some of the liquor industry represen-
tatives' lobbying tactics Rep. Sykora
promised to pursue the legislation in
the 2002 session
Land sale prohibition bill
withdrawn
The bill that would have placed a
five-year prohibition on political
subdivisions selling land acquired by
eminent domain will not move forward
this session Recognizing that there
are significant concerns which
require further discussion, the bill
was withdrawn from consideration in
both houses this week.
The authors of the proposal, Sen Dan
Stevens (R -Mora) and Rep. Bruce
Anderson (R -Buffalo Township), have
made it clear that they view the use
of eminent domain, where the ulti-
mate intent is to sell the property, as
a serious impingement on the prop-
erty rights of land -owners The
authors intend to make this issue the
subject of an informal, but compre-
hensive, study over the interim The
proposal is sure to resurface during
the 2002 legislative session
Pension bill and PERA
funding
The Senate State & Local Govern-
ment Committee and the House
Government Operations Committee
considered and passed the omnibus
pension bill late this week without
any language to address the PERA
funding shortfall The Legislative
Commission on Pensions & Retire-
ment will meet again Monday morn-
ing to consider HF 855 and SF 810,
the MareslPogemiller bills that
address the funding shortfall Any
final Pension Commission recom-
mendation could be merged into the
omnibus pension bill or could
progress as a separate bill.
The bills contain a number of pension
provisions, including a new authori-
zation for the Minnesota State
Retirement System to establish a
healthcare savings plan that would
be structured as a defined contribu-
tion plan with a separate account for
each individual.
Additionally, the bill clarifies the
application of the open meeting law
to meetings of local volunteer fire
relief associations. Given the statutory
requirement that cities guarantee
the funding of benefits paid from
these relief associations, the League
has a long-standing recommenda-
tion to cities that the open meeting
law be applied to these volunteer
relief associations. The bill was
expanded by the pension commis-
sion to include the police and paid
fire relief associations, the Minne-
apolis Employee Retirement Fund,
and first class city teacher plans.
Check next week's Bulletin for an
update on the PERA funding defi-
ciency legislation.
Utility bill introduced
On Thursday, Rep. Dan McElroy
(R -Burnsville) introduced a bill that
attempts to address the potential,
impending deregulation of the electric
industry and the elimination of the
property tax paid by utilities on
electric -generating personal property
Investor-owned electric utilities have
argued that if deregulation is enacted,
Minnesota's taxes—especially the
high property taxes applied to
electric -generating property—would
place them at a competitive disad-
vantage to competitors located in
other states The communities that
host these facilities argue that a
property tax exemption would
dramatically reduce their local tax
base and eliminate the benefit that
was associated with the original
siting of what many consider to be a
"not -in -my -back -yard" facility
Under the bill, property taxes paid
by electric -generating plants would
be reduced by approximately 75 per-
cent through property class rate
reductions. To offset the impact on
local governments, the state would
issue bonds and deposit the pro-
ceeds into locally -managed trust
funds for each of the communities
that currently host electric -generating
facilities The funds would generate
interest sufficient to replace the
reduced property tax revenues for
local units of government.
To repay the bonds, the electric
utilities would create a separate,
temporary distribution surcharge
that would apply to each electric
user, including homes and busi-
nesses The impact of the tempo-
rary surcharge would presumably be
offset through base electric rate
reductions due to the property tax
exemption for generating property.
For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team.
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The bill is supported by the Coalition
of Utility Cities and by Xcel Energy.
Other groups will likely react when
the bill is heard in committee in the
coming weeks..
Compromise reached
on municipal consent
modifications bill
On Wednesday, the House Trans-
portation heard a bill that would
have significantly limited the ability
of cities to negotiate with the Dept
of Transportation (Mn/DOT) on trunk
highway projects located within
cities Essentially, HF 1973 (Work-
man, R -Chanhassen) would have
made preliminary municipal consent
binding, and would have allowed
Mn/DOT to proceed with a project
regardless of the outcome of an
appeals process.
The bill's opponents urged the com-
mittee to lay over the bill to allow for
more input on the issue Members
felt the bill, in some form, should
move forward this session Repre-
sentatives of the LMC and the
Association of Metropolitan Munici-
palities (AMM) worked with legisla-
tors and Mn/DOT to work out a
compromise.
The bill, as amended, provides
concise definitions of what informa-
tion Mn/DOT must provide to cities
prior to seeking consent, including a
good faith cost estimate of the
related municipal expenses. Most
importantly, the bill proposes an
appeals process that is binding for
both cities and Mn/DOT
The amended bill passed out of
committee without opposition and is
expected to be heard on the House
floor this session Sen Roy Terwilliger
(R -Edina) introduced its companion,
SF 2106, in the Senate this week.
The bill has not been scheduled for
a hearinn in the Senate
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Seeking input on timeline
for re-establishing
precincts and redistricting
wards
The League would like to know how
cities, particularly those holding
local elections this year, view the
timeline for re-establishing precincts
(and redistricting wards for cities
that elect councilmembers by ward)
if the Legislature completes redis-
tricting in 2001 The question has
been raised as redistricting commit-
tees in the House and Senate and
the Governor's Advisory Citizen
Commission on Redistricting begin
developing proposals for redistrict-
ing legislative and congressional
districts.
Although it appears unlikely the
Legislature and the governor will
agree on a final plan before the
Legislature is scheduled to recess
on May 21, state lawmakers want to
anticipate the timeline for redistrict-
ing at the local level following
adoption of state and congressional
redistricting plans.
Current law requires that precincts
must be re-established and wards
must be redistricted within 60 days
after the Legislature is redistricted
If the Legislature completes redis-
tricting this session, this could pose
problems—unless either the 60 -day
timeline is changed to go into effect
after the Nov. 2001 elections or the
effective date of state and congres-
sional redistricting is set for Jan. 1,
2002.
The League would like to hear from
cities, particularly those holding
elections this year, what you think a
reasonable timeline would be in the
event redistricting of legislative and
congressional districts is completed
in 2001. Please fax comments to
Ann Higgins at (651) 215-4114, or
e-mail, ahiggins@lmnc.org.
Builder/realtor municipal
regulatory reform
legislation
Various policy committees in the
House and Senate approved the
builders'/realtors' municipal regula-
tory reform legislation this week
The following components are
contained in the final compromise
language of the municipal regulatory
reform legislation'
• Repetitive plan check fee
rulemaking
• Municipal ordinances or develop-
ment agreements must not be
more restrictive than the state
building code for components or
systems of residential structures
• Binding interpretation of code
provisions and required enforce-
ment of the interpretation
• Starting April 1, 2003, municipali-
ties shall report information relative
to fee revenue and expenditures
to the Dept of Administration
• Clarifies municipalities may not
require a state licensed builder to
pay a local fee related to licensure
or registration.
• Requires that fees imposed under
§462 must be fair, reasonable,
and proportionate to the actual
cost of the service for which the
fee is imposed. It requires munici-
palities to established procedures
to account for the use of the fee.
Also, this section makes clear that
disputed fees—specific fees to
specific applications—are eligible
for judicial review under §462.361
It provides a process for fees to
be escrowed and for approved
projects to proceed while the
dispute is being resolved.
• Limits the effectiveness of §429
waivers to the amount of the
estimated assessment amount or
amount agreed to in a development
nnrePment.
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Wine with dinner
Sale of wine in grocery stores debate pits consumer
convenience against potential increased youth access
BY THERESA STAHL
isplaying grocery bags loaded with thousands of responses from
customers wanting to permit the sale of wine in grocery stores,
proponents of a bill for the provision claimed it is what the people are
asking for.
Members of the Liquor Subcommittee of the
House Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Devel-
opment Policy Committee responded, approv-
ing the measure March 23 that would allow the
sale of wine in grocery
stores in the seven -county
metropolitan area. The
bill was scheduled to be
voted on March 29 by the
full committee, after this
edition went to press.
Opponents argued the
bill would increase alco-
hol availability to youth
and would increase
drinking in society as a
whole.
"The expansion of al-
cohol adds to the prob-
lems in our community,"
said Jaime Martinez of
Action on Alcohol and
Teens.
It is a `responsible
proposal, said Rep. Barb
Sykora (R -Excelsior),
sponsor of the bill. In
fact, her proposal is legal
in 33 other states, in-
cludingVlrisconsin, Iowa,
and South Dakota. "If
youth access would in-
crease dramatically due
to wine being sold in
grocery stores, why
haven't these other states
changed their law back?"
HF1205 would permit
supermarkets of at least
10,000 square feet to sell
wine with up to 15 per-
cent alcohol. These table and dinner wines
would only be sold during the same hours
wine is presently sold at liquor stores.
Sykora anticipated concerns of increased
underage access and
included language in
the bill requiring
mandatory identifi-
cation checks on all
wine purchases,
mandatory training
of managers and
employees on state
laws regulating the
sale of wine, and
mandatory annual
compliance checks.
Rep. Tom
Rukavina (DFL -Vir-
ginia) said the bill
might place addi-
tional costs on cities
in order to have of-
ficers conduct the
required compliance
checks. Sykora
disagreed.
"It will not be a big
burden on police de-
partments because
there are already
mandatory compli-
ance checks for to-
bacco sold in
grocery stores," she
said.
HF1205 would
also require store
clerks selling wine to
be 18 years of age or
older. Clerks under
PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID
Terry Maglich, left, president of MGM Liquors in St.
Paul, testifies March 23 against a bill that would al-
low the sale of wine inTwin Cities metropolitan area
grocery stores during a hearing of the Liquor Sub-
committee of the House Commerce, lobs and Eco-
nomic Development Committee.Jim Farrell, right, of
the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association also
testified in opposition. Brian Sayles,center,a grocery
manager at Rainbow Foods in Maplewood was at
the hearing in support of the bill.
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18 must call a manager to complete the sale,
Sykora said.
Martinez said the provision might lead to
further legislation to allow the sale of liquor
and spirits in grocery stores. Nancy
Christensen, executive director of the Minne-
sota Grocers Association and supporter of the
bill, said her organization "would oppose
amendments to include regular beer or
spirits.'
Christensen said grocery stores would ad-
here to the same penalties as liquor stores for
violations of the law.
Terry Maglich from the Minnesota Licensed
Beverage Association doesn't know if cities will
implement the same penalties as liquor stores,
which is to close the store for one to 30 days.
Gordon Farrington, regional vice president
for Cub Foods, described to committee mem-
bers the sort of training employees of the gro-
cery chain receive, including time spent on age
restrictions and what they can and can't sell
to minors. The company fires employees who
fail to ask for identification for 3.2 beer or
tobacco products, he said.
Grocery stores historically have very low
profits due to competition, said Randy Cham-
bers, vice president of operations for Twin
Cities Rainbow Foods stores, and therefore
have a lot of programs to combat theft.
Rainbow employs a loss prevention force
and has video surveillance that the company
uses to audit cashiers for theft and compliance
with laws, Farrington said.
With an actual register checkout, complete
with conveyer belt and scanner, he conducted a
demonstration for the committee. When a bottle
of wine is scanned, the computer gives a prompt
to enter a birth date. The cashier then asks for
identification, Farrington explained, and with-
out it the sale cannot be completed.
The computer also accounts for the time of
sale, and will display an error message if the
purchase is attempted after legal hours to sell
liquor. Farrington, who has been a manager
at grocery stores in states that do permit the
sale of wine, said these security procedures
have worked.
Rep. Jeff Johnson (R -Plymouth) asked if se-
curity systems for theft prevention would be
left up to each grocery store. Christensen said
they would be required to have a theft pre-
vention program before wine would be sold
in the store. Individual cities would decide
whether the program is acceptable, she said.
Session Weekly
Johnson inquired about statistics from
states that have passed laws to permit the sale
of wine in grocery stores, saying it would be
persuasive evidence either way. Neither side
produced any data.
Brenda Visnovic of the Minnesota Munici-
pal Beverage Association argued liquor retail-
ers can monitor buyers and their companions
much more closely than grocers. Liquor stores
don't let people in the store if they are not at
least 21 years old, she said.
Judy Johnson, a Plymouth city council mem-
ber who considers herself pro-business, objected
to the bill for a number reasons. "Groceries are
valuable assets, and I appreciate that they're try-
ing to bring in new ways to (make money), but
this bill will have a price;' she said.
She produced data from the city of Plymouth
that showed grocery stores fail compliance
checks for 32 beer and tobacco sales about twice
as often as liquor stores. She also said grocery
store clerks are a high turnover position, and
many of them are high school students.
"This is one more venue that young people
will gain access to alcohol;' Johnson said. "It
isn't worth the risk to the community."
Selena Reilly, youth coordinator at Mothers
Against Drunk Driving, said her main concern
with the bill is increased underage access. She
said students have gotten excited about easier
access and have said to her"the only people who
would benefit would be youth."
Reilly said she is worried about added peer
pressure, that the measure would result in in-
creased drinking problems later in life, and
would put people more at risk for rape and
violence.
Rep. Bob Gunther (R -Fairmont), a grocer,
said he doesn't believe youth go to stores to
buy alcohol that much, but believes they get it
from parents
Rukavina said he "doesn't care if you sell al-
cohol in hardware stores, but opposes the bill
because it would entice youth to buy alcohol and
because of the impact it could have on small li-
quor stores He said he hasn't heard from any
privately owned grocery stores in his district.
He also mentioned the jail in St. Louis
County is full of drunken drivers. (Part of St.
Louis County is in Rukavina's district.) The
jail budget has soared and the number of sher-
iffs have doubled.
He said this legislation might be the start
of allowing all alcoholic beverages to be sold
in grocery stores. "It's only a matter of time
that you will be here pushing for everything,"
said Rukavina, and he asked what people are
supposed to do when they want to drink li-
quor or beer with dinner.
Christensen of the Minnesota Grocers
Association replied, "If they do they could go
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islature has to n steps to help citizens who
couldn't help th mselves.
In the 19th Cen ry, the accepted method
in public welfare w to isolate people who
were seen as "defectiv " or "insane" in insti-
tutions. The intent was to rotect society from
them, while at the same e hoping to cure
them. Both the methods a terminology
were primitive by to
Stan ds.
The first such institution ope ted by the
state, opened in 1864 in
Faribault Geared primarily
for the care of children, the — –
Minnesota State Institute
for the Education of the
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Deaf and Dumb was built
on 40 acres of land donated '
by the city.
n
At the time, Gov. Henry
A. Swift told the Legisla-
ture: "The care and edu- The first institute
cation of this unfortunate Faribault in 1863.
class of our people is a sacred trust, which
this state will never hesitate to accept an
discharge, much less abandon, after ha ' g
entered upon the work."
However, as the state's population gre and
its need for care became more diverse ospi-
tals were required to handle everyth" g from
blind and deaf children to men y handi-
capped individuals, all in the place.
Though early reports focu only on the
administration and costs o institutions,
they hint at the difficulty f dealing with
patients of such varyi g needs. Often
people with very differ t disabilities were
lumped together in same institution.
That created coin unication problems
between hospitals ff and patients, plus as
feelings of isolat' n among patients who
could not relate o one another, according
to reports.
These earl days are chronicled in The
IMemories
ta epartment of Human Senlices,
s f ourpast, published in 1998.
state's early years, some of
ta's mentally ill were sent to Iowa
uri hospitals, others were locked
e state's jails. In 1866, the Legisla-
blished the Minnesota State Hos-
the Insane in St. Peter.
9 a second Hospital for the Insane
was opened in Rochester. Init' y, the fa-
cility was intended to be an ebriate asy-
lum," but overcrowding a the St. Peter
institution led the Legisla re to abandon
that plan. Nonetheless, ` nebriates" were
admitted to the Rochest r institution along
with the "insane."
That same year, t Legislature formed
the Minnesota Sta Lunacy Commission
to "weed out the diots" from the insane
asylums and pu em into an experimen-
tal school. Apparently
the school was a success
— in 1881 the state es-
tablished a School for
Idiots and Imbeciles.
However, the Legisla-
ture directed the new
school be connected
with the Institute for the
Deaf, Dumb, and Blind
7changed
for he deaf at in Faribault. In 1885, the
institute's name was
o the Minnesota School for the
Feeble -Mt ded, or mentally retarded. Two
years later t school became a department
of the Menne ota Institute for Defectives.
The first stat agency for overseeing these
institutions was tablished in 1883 and was
known as the State oard of Correction and
Charities. Today's epartment of Human
Services has evolved ough the years from
that first agency. In 190 , it was renamed the
State Board of Control;' 1939, the Depart-
ment of Social Security; d in 1953, the
Department of Public We e.
The institution in Fari ult has gone
through many metamorpho and is known
today as The Faribault Region Center.
Today, the actions of the De artment of
Human Services reflects its cul ure just as
the State Board of Correction a d Chari-
ties did in the 1800s. Institution ization
is now reserved for the very ill. d the
agency's goal is to keep persons ith ill-
ness or disabilities in their hom s and
communities as much as possible.
People with disabilities and illne are
often fully participating members of ci-
ety, and the deprecatory terminolo of
the past is gone,
(M.K. W
Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society
T�Sc
Laurie Ahrens
From:
Kurt Hoffman
Sent:
Monday, April 02, 2001 8:12 AM
To:
Laurie Ahrens
Subject:
FEW: House File 2075/Senate File 1789
--Original Message --
From: Sen.Jane Krentz [mailto:sen.jane.krentz@senate. leg. state. mn.us]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 20014:43 PM
To: Kurt Hoffman
Subject: Re: House File 2075/Senate File 1789
Dear Kurt,
Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate hearing
from you. I read my own email because I really like to know
first-hand what my constituents, and Minnesota citizens in
general, are concerned about.
However, due to the overwhelming amount of email I receive
daily, it is difficult to respond in a detailed fashion. I just wanted to
acknowledge that I read your message and appreciate hearing from you.
If you need specific information, please feel free to call my
legislative assistant, Chris Runquist, at 651-296-7061.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate
your input.
Cordially,
Sen. Jane Krentz
District 51
Chair, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
111 State Capitol
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-7061
L—M/C
League gfMinnesora Cities
Cities promotinq excel once
March 31, 2001
Dear City Clerk:
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145 University Avenue NVest, St. Paul, 'MN 33103-204
Phone: (651) 281-1200 • (800) 925-1122,
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LMC Fax: (651) 281-1299 • U11CIT Fax: (65 1) 281-1298
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I'm happy to invite you, others from your city staff and your city's elected and appointed officials
to the LMC Annual Conference 2001! This year, the Annual Conference is at the Duluth
Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, June 19-22"d. Its theme is www. cL Change,
Challenge, Connect.mn.us.
We're sending along this packet of materials to get you started—enclosed you'll find the
Preliminary Conference Program, Registration and Housing information, and information about
several fun -to -know features of the conference.
This year, the LMC Conference Planning Committee has designed an Annual Conference that's
not to be missed! Here are just a few of its highlights:
✓ Critical and key topics addressed in 40 Concurrent Sessions—topics to suit every city!
✓ Session tracks specifically geared toward Small Cities, Greater Minnesota Cities and Metro
Cities
✓ Inspiring keynote speakers concerned with our 2001 theme of Change, Challenge,
Connect
✓ 150 vendors in Cities' Exposition 2001, and door prize awards every city can use!
✓ A welcoming, quality program for Minnesota's Youth Delegates
✓ Recognition of outstanding contributions to the government of our Minnesota cities
✓ Several delightful opportunities to network with other mayors, councilmembers and city staff
We're anticipating a great Annual Conference in Duluth, and hope you'll find this year's
conference opportunity to be a good value. Plan to be a vital part of the LMC Annual
Conference 2001, and register now! Please review the enclosed materials and complete the
enclosed registration form. Return it to us at the League of Minnesota Cities, along with the
registration fee. Better yet, register online at www.lmnc.org.
Register as soon as possible—we'll be happy to hear from you!
If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to call Rebecca Erickson at 651/281-1222.
Sincerely,
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odie Tooley, Manager
Conferences & Training
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June 19-22, 2001
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
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MINNESOTA CITIES
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GENERAL -SESSIONS
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Wednesday; jane 20, 2001,8:45 axW.
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t Minnesota Ckles Meeting the Challenges of E-Govemnwnt
Camille Cates Barnett, A'L)
Camille Cates Barnett is both a professional city manager—widely regarded as one of Americas most talented—
and a leading national authority on regionalism, sustainability, reinvented government and the application of GIS
and other cutting-edge technologies to the problems of governments
Most of her 24 years in`city, management'were in -the Texas hot spots of Houston, Dallas and Atistin ' While in Austin; 'she '
broke the city manager mold with her customer service orientation, public visibility, emphasis on public .participation and
her ability to broker the competing interests that maneuver for power. Dr. Barnett now works with regions and public sector
clients both nationally and internationally through the Public Strategies Group and the Citistates Group. She `specializes in
collaborative approaches to smart growth another issues that cross governmental jurisdictions.
late in 1997, Barnett served as Washington's Chief Management Officer during a period of transition back to home rule for
our Nation's Capitol. She focused on restoring quality in the management and delivery of basic services.
During her tenure in Austin, Barnett became engaged with regionalism. She challenged the Austin region to think differ-
ently, pointing to regionalism as the way Austin could survive and prosper. She has worked with one of the nation's largest
not-for-profit research organizations, counseling governments on city government innovations. Her consulting practice
focuses on developing and transitioning citistlates in eastern Europe and Russia.
CITY ISSUES FORUM
Thursdayjune21,2001,8:30am.
The Changing Face of Minnesota:` ,
Ethnic, demographic and geographic trends art changing the face of Minnesotas populace. In keeping with our
conference theme—Change, Challenge, Connect—this year's City Issues Forum will focus on ways local officials
can build a stronger sense of community with their changing and increasingly complex citizens.
Friday, June 22, 2001, 9.00 am.
The Story Behind Excellence
Rod Raymond, Director, Life Fitness Wellness, UMD
�?`t Triathlete Rod Raymond is the director of the premier university fitness and wellness program in the country, at
the University of Minnesota, Duluth. His desire for excellence is second to none. As an accomplished athlete and
exceptional teacher, Rod challenges both his body and his spirit. He was selected to compete in two Olympic
Trials competitions and was the winner of the prestigious Border -to -Border Triathlon, the Scottish Coast -to -
Coast, and the Swiss Gigathlon and Trans Swiss ultra -endurance races. The Statesman Newspaper declares that
Rod is one of the most fit ultra -endurance athletes in the world.
Rod Raymond believes that life must be lived inside out rather than outride in. His Today Is The Day message has reached
thousands of people across the world through seminars and speaking engagements. Rod's experience and knowledge comes
from countless hours of research and rigorous physical training and travel, as well as from leading coaches, professional
trainers and business leaders.
In The Story Behind Excellence, Rod blends three essential ingredients of healthy lifestyle development—three healthful
approaches to living that will provide busy elected officials the endurance and positive attitude they need to be effective
leaders in their communities. Rod tells us what he's learned about developing the discipline needed to achieve dreams; about
the science of portraying positive energy in a world riddled with negativity; and he shares his secrets for achieving and
maintaining optimal health. Rod Raymond's message will inspire Minnesota elected officials to succeed in the marathon of
public service, to lead with consistent energy, positivity and a healthful attitude
9
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c h a 1 @ Minnesota is home to 4.78 million strong. Leaders DRlUthe "
C O h�!� C'`t experience an unparalleled climate of change,.,. Where your heart will races > s y
,rnni exciting opportunities disguised as challenges; and and your mind will rest. ' °
a need to connect effectively with citizens to Where your soul can be
guarantee healthy futures for their communities..:: perfectly still and completely
:- moved.
That makes 4.78 million reasons to sign up ,
for LMC's Annual Conference 2001 in Duluth!.
A place called Duluth.; .
Only have time to consider 101
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r modatin in nature, its the
1. Discover ways Minnesota clues are changtng every day:: g t
2. Exchange ideas and insights with people who face the perfect place to decompress,
same challengesyou do.. rejuvenate and enjoy. New
3. Tackle the topics you want to address=e-government, shops and quaint restaurants, ,
housing, building community and much, much more. parks, woods and expansivegardens, set against a back-
shine—all
4 Check out products and services that will make your city drop unlike any other
shine—all in a one-stop marketplace. the greatest of the Lakes.
5. Take in a Lake view you just can't beat.
6. Learn who's doing what, why, and with what results. A place called Duluth,
7. Applaud award-winning leaders. that's healthy and good.'.=.
8. Recharge for the change and challenge that awaits you. It's waiting for you. Plan to _
9. Take home ideas and resources you can really use. join us there.
10. It's exclusively geared to the needs of leaders like you!
LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OVERVIEW
Tuesday, June 19
Wednesday, June 20
Thursday, June 21
Friday, June 22
Registration Open -3 p.m.
Cities Exposition
Cities' Exposition
Community Breakfast
LMC Bayfront Blues & Cruise
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
7:30 -11:30 a.m.
8 am.
Blues -6:30 p.m.
Opening Keynote:
City Issues Forum:
City Achievement Awards
Cruise -9 p.m.(addiriorlal fa)
Camille Cates Barnett, Ph.D.
The Changing Face
9 am.
8:45 a.m.
of Minnesota
Finale Keynote:
Conference Within a
8:30 am.
Rod Raymond
Conference -10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
9 am.
Concurrent Sessions
10:45 am.
Close -11:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Mayors' Association Luncheon
Exhibitor & MWCG
and LMC Annual Meeting
Luncheons -12 p.m.
12 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Reception and
Mobile Workshops
Door Prize Awards
2:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
LMC Reception & Awards
City Night at Great Lakes
Banquet -6 p.m.
Aquarium -6 pm.
2001 LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE s `� F� m% ?x �s�"
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10.45 ani: -12 p.m.
A 3=session wodrsho
(no additi nd fie rrqusrrd) Beyond Establishing aYouth Council. h
• Why Do E -Government? With follow up comments,-,-.
Ideas for Truly InvolvingYouth
:-fiom Kryriote.Spealcer.Camille Cates Barnett, Ph.D. - _ ��
-Minnesota's Youth In Focus .:
Web for Cines Zivri.A.Dazzh Ihmonatration
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of Local )ErGovernment .. t.
• What You Dont Know Can Hurt You: '' ' ` '
Help, I'M Drowning! We in the Fishbowl
Pbliaes for Safe Passage to E -Government
Spotlight ori Spouses sad Partners!
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10:45 _ a:m.=12
Meeting Challenges That Face
As the spouse or partner o city official, you understand
All Elected�Officials.-. � : '
the unique stresses that come with life in public service.
...
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Presented by Minnesota Women .
Marcia Doty, a Duluth -based organizational development
consultant and trainer, provides an insightful and entertaining
in City Government
presentation to help you keep perspective and discover the
1•.30-5 p.m. V
balance that leads to more fulfillment and clearer purpose in
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Your life. She's especially qualified to help us with this..
ExhibitoW Reception and
topic—in addition to managing her: demanding business,
Door Prize Awards
Marcia is the wife of Gary Doty, Mayor of Duluth and
,Door Prizes Every City Can User_
current president of the Leggue of Minnesota Cities.
Visit atra E*ositron 2001 to win great prizes
RoadRunnerWorkshopsl
for Yom city (pa mart bepresent to win)
Hit the road to see Duluth area projects in action—
Tuesday evening, kickoff this
year's Annual Conference with
LMC's Bayfront Blues & Cruise
Beginning at 630 p.m. on June 19, chase
away your blues as you listen to live blues
bands at the Duluth Entertainment
Convention Center. Great summer food
and a sparkling view of the Lake Superior
bayfront will be provided.
At 9 p.m. continue the fun with a
moonlight cruise on Lake Superior. The
Cruise is NOT included in your registra-
tion fi:e_—rrscrvation and additional $7 fee
required. Sign up on the Registration
Form—seating is limited and is on a first-
come.
rstcome. first served basis.
REGISTER ONLINE ANYTINb WWWAMNURG
Mobile Workshop #1
Neighborhood Planning and Empowerment
Visit Washington Center
Mobile Workshop #2
Boosting Local Businesses Through Technology
Visit Soft Center Duluth
Something's fishy about
City Nightl
Wednesday's City Night is at the
fabulous new Great IAkes Aquarium
Spend a delightful evening at the first and only
all -freshwater aquarium in the country! See the
unique 120,000 gallon display and tap into
the storied history of the Great Lakes. It's the
newest of Duluth's world-class attractions
—
and includes a world-class dessert!
Bring along the whole family!
• Duluth City Tour
• A Visit to Glcnsheen Mansion
• North Shore Scenic Railroad Tour
• Vista Fleet Harbor Tour
• Sailing, Canoeing, and Kayaking
;tCONCURRENT'SESSIONS
1 ten '
Spotlight " ;Yi
C: Within a Confeeraoa u Spotlight'
7foatlz in FOCIIt uL,. k r' r
Concurrent Sessions I/Choose One Concurrent Sessions WlChoose Ocie
10:45 am. -12 p.m.:: 10:45 a:m:-1,2:
Minnesota ,CrtyAm"7m r Assent Community Propk Pb vel'
Complying with Municipal Law in the High -Toch Age Communication Between Officials, Staff and Citizens:
MinnesomAssoeiation ofSmall Cilia Presents Different Perspectives Shaping Public Polity w f
Census 2000: Turning Numbers Into Meaningful Information Hot To 20011
Community Peopk Purr LMC Legislative Update 2001
Building Quality Communities—One Year Later For Minnesota's SmaU Citic z
Minnesota Farr Chief Association PresentsBest Practices in Human Resources and Financial Management
The Future of Fire Service For Minnesotan MetroCitia
Answers to Your Questions About Staffing Metropolitan Council Update—
Programs,
pdate --
Programs, Policies and the Legislative Session
Duluth Sister CinesCommiuion
Pursuing International Relationships . For Greater Minnesota Urban Centers
Partnerships That Work .
Concurrent Sessions 11/Choose One Minnesota's Youth in focus -,
1:30-2:45 p.rm Using Technology to Bridge Digital and Generational Divisions
Minnesota Cknis and Finance Of fncen Presents
New Financial Reporting- Could Your City Come Up Short) Concurrent Sessions V/Choose One'
Minnesota City County Management Association Phaents 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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How to Contract for Services Mobile Workshop STI
CommurnhyPeople Purr Neighborhood Planning and Empowerment.
Tapping the Potential in Community Non -Profits Site Visir. Washington Center
Minnesota Fan Cl54.Asroeiation Presents Mobile W rkhop #2
The Future of Fire Service—Organizational Structures Boosting Local Businesses Through Technology
Minnesota Woman in City Government PresentsSite Visit: Soh Center Duluth
A Mini -Conference Minnesota Association of Small Cities Presents
Skill Building: Meeting Challenges That Face All Elected Officials Looking Toward the Future—
Speciallnterest Session Planning for Infrastructure and Development
Especially for Small Cities with Police Departments . Association ofMetropolitan Municipalities Presents
New Regional Blueprint for 2002
Concurrent Sessions III/Choose One Coalition of Greater Minnesota CitiesP3rsents
3:154:45 p.m. Current Topics: Annexation, Wastewater, and Legislation
M nnaota PanEs and Reerratnon Association presents Minnesota's Youth in Foeur
Promoting Biking in Your Community: Beyond Establishing a Youth Council:
Riding to School and on the Trails Ideas for Truly Involving Youth
Minnesota Ma
onAnsoeiation Prrsentr
Retuning Your Top Staff: Evaluation & Compensation
Community People Power Www.ei e'
Working Across Cultures: Diversity & City Services c h an
Hot To 2001
A Housing Crisis c h a t e
MinnesotaDamen in City Government Presentsc O n e''r
A Mini -Conference
Skill Building- M gChallengen That Face All Fkctcd Officials mn.us
Spnciallntaest Session
Especially for Cities Exploring Community Foundations
2001 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Prize Awards (must be prrsent to min)
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• City AcbiesrcmentAwards -.
youth delegates and
• ;Friday Community Bmkfasc
1.chaperones
Chaperone discount does not apply
• Admission to Cities' Exposition
indry, elected or administrative
2001 (71m.Jinte2l esfj) .:jF=
o6teials' i t1E SiL::as ., r;::
Coming 16ureday only?may
Parents or guardians be ; • [ s ,
Herds What yodII miss
requited to sign a liability _waiver
• Admission to Cities' Exposition ::
for lout, delegates engaging m: "
2001 (Wed June 20)
�c group aenvines:
a 1, _
• _ Exhibitor & MWCG Luncheons
Registration Fee Includes #t ,.> •.
• Exhibitor Reception and Door Prize
• 'Admission to all conference sessions
Awards (must be present io min)
jAl —i
and attivides' ,f1;` '
• Opening Keynote
4"4e --
' Most`meals`are ptrnnded f„;' t 'h''
• Wednesday Concurrent Sessions
• LMC Bayfront Blues & Cruise” '
Reuttation Fee does not include
.
• City Night at the Great Lakes
Hotel, transportation. Lake
Aquarium
Superior Moonlight Cruise, and
some meals . .. .
Conference Location:
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN
55802-2698. Phone: (800) 628-8385.
Special Needs:
• If you have special dietary needs (vegetarian, kosher, etc.), please attach a
written description to the Registration Form.
• If you or your guest am disabled and require special services or transportation,
Please attach a written desorption to the Registration Form.
To City Staff and Elected Ofliciais:
If you are a staff or elected official of a city, you must register as a Delegate rather
dun attend as a spouse, family member, or guest..
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Cancellation/Substitution Polity:
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute.
If you cannot send a substitute, a cancellation fee (S75 for FuU Conferrncr or
S50 for One -Day) will be applied if written cancellation is faxed, e-mailed or
postmarked by 4:30 p.m., June 1, 2001. Cancellations not accepted by phone.
We regret that no refunds will be made after June 1, 2001. If your registration
was paid, LMC will refund the balance. If your registration was not paid yet,
LMC will bill your city for the balance due. Fax cancellation notice to Rebecca
Erickson at (651) 281-1296, c -mail to rerkkso@lmnc.org, or mail to: League
of Minnesota Cities, Atm: Rebecca Erickson. 145 University Avenue West,
Sc Paul, MN 5510}2044,
Mail completed
registration form to:
Fax completed
Register online anytime:
www.Imnc.org
League of Minnesota Cities
Finance Dept_—AC
registration form to:
Erickson
145 University Ave. West
St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
15�Rebecca
at (651) 281-1296
Conference Location:
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN
55802-2698. Phone: (800) 628-8385.
Special Needs:
• If you have special dietary needs (vegetarian, kosher, etc.), please attach a
written description to the Registration Form.
• If you or your guest am disabled and require special services or transportation,
Please attach a written desorption to the Registration Form.
To City Staff and Elected Ofliciais:
If you are a staff or elected official of a city, you must register as a Delegate rather
dun attend as a spouse, family member, or guest..
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Cancellation/Substitution Polity:
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute.
If you cannot send a substitute, a cancellation fee (S75 for FuU Conferrncr or
S50 for One -Day) will be applied if written cancellation is faxed, e-mailed or
postmarked by 4:30 p.m., June 1, 2001. Cancellations not accepted by phone.
We regret that no refunds will be made after June 1, 2001. If your registration
was paid, LMC will refund the balance. If your registration was not paid yet,
LMC will bill your city for the balance due. Fax cancellation notice to Rebecca
Erickson at (651) 281-1296, c -mail to rerkkso@lmnc.org, or mail to: League
of Minnesota Cities, Atm: Rebecca Erickson. 145 University Avenue West,
Sc Paul, MN 5510}2044,
5 REGISTRATION FORM.W,_ ,
REGISTER ONLINE .ANYTIME..WWW:LMNG:ORG
200&Aeague,of,Minnesota Cities Annual Conference. z,&,,June 19-12,..2001--'e# Duluth, .-Minnesota
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GarieeilatlonlSttbstltutlon Pbiirys Ifyou ate and annoc attend. we encourage you tri send iiirbwaue. Ifyou amot send a su6stuuoe, a aoallarion fee,(,i7S�i+r
`Full Cmdi, mm or SS0 for Oiie-LA"4) Q be applied ifwnaen 'amoellauosi is Fled, a -mailed or pommdced by 4.30 p.m , fiwe�l 2001 Caaodhaons act accepted by phone.
We regret that m sefuads will be"roade after June T 2001; Ii your tegMapon was paid, IMC will rdund the bolatice If ytnti iegistratioa iris not d yey IMC
'will b�71 your;
uty for the balance due.a ,-, or nud im Laguof hGnn6oti CanAtteRebeng
Fsrckson. jt5 UatverttTA—ue West, S n nl, MN 55103.2044.E
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Option 811s ` Iy I �` k? Option #h oi64h j► Only Registration (.,&a ij... &y) Optlon pats a �, -
❑ Full Cordarenes Registration t ,x; 13 Wed� Registration or ❑ Youth Deleg to Registratlosr . .
17 Adancrtrona
$295 _
Q Thursday-Onlp Registradoll ❑ Youth Delegate Discounted Registration: $35
1. 2061) �,, kr +`.Kr t„
�. O Advance Regtstranoe: $180 (rhrvus6Jstne 1.2001) ❑ Adult Chaperone Discounted Registratlot :535
I] On Sroe Regrstrition $325% ,;z
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(aflrrJwrr 13 1.2001) s. 4 L r . sSLt i .On -Site Regtluatwn: 5195 (a�terlwie 1, 2001)
YOUTH DELEGATE REGISTRANT INFORMATION:
City State
RtXimst6on tmrfrnvration s&Q 6e mailed to ynrt at for
add=a6otr or wt71 a -mail it to the foamindaddnrc
Chaperone name for badge
tip _
El I well amend the MWCG luncheon on Wednesday, June 20 (held during the Exhibitors Luncheon). (7bnr it no additional fa for ddi hm heom)
Family and Guest Registration: There is
Name for badge ❑ Adult ❑ Child no fee for family members or guests to attend
conference sessions, but meal rickets must be
Name for badge ❑ Adult ❑ Child purchased separately- (7tickm not required for
N7me for badge ❑ Adult ❑ Child Tuesday food acrd b/ua or friday Community
Family cit Guest Meal dr EventTicloet:r ' Brra :fart:)
Wednesday Exhibitor Luncheon ticket(s) @ $12 each Thursday Mayors Lundreon _ ticket(s) @ S18 each Purchase Moonlight
Wednesday City Nrght at Ghat Lakes Aquarium_ ticket(s) @ $14 rah ThundayAwatds Banquet _ ticket(s) @ $30 each Cruise tickets below
❑ Reserve spot(s) on the 146 Superior Moonlight Cruise on June 19. I will include an additional fee of $7 per person; I understand that
seating is limited and is on a fust -come, fust -served basis.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
1=ALAM0UNT DUE:; ❑ Check enclosed payable to ❑ City voucher or purchase order
Lague of Minnesota Cider enclosed—please bill the city
Tian 8otm wltn payment to, League dMinnesoca Cities, Finance Department—AQ145 University Avenue West, St Pad, MN 55103-2044
Fax fotsmtae, (b51) 2816, Attn. liebetca Eridmon '
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HOUSING INFORMATION RESERVE YOUR HOl15ING`ONLINE"ANYTIME WWW.LMNC.ORG
cavi League or rlinnesota pities Ani
How.to reserve you housing.
■ All hotel nxervauons must be inade using the
! fonir below and submitted'io°the Duluth >'.
Convention and Visitors Bureau by online at
www! a"rg or by fax or mail. No tdep' hone
r+eservapons will be accepted. : - ..�y
■ . Reservations must be guaranteed by providing a
deposit of one night's rents! with a major cnedrt` s
card. ,.
■ An acknowledgment will be sent to the individual.
requesting the rooms);confirmation will follow '...
from the hotel. .
Housing deadlines -
■ Reservations must he received by May 15,
2001. After this date, reservations maybe made
directly with the hotel of your choior. r .,
■ Reservations will be made on a first-come; first� II,
served basis based on the send date (online and '
fax) or on the postmark (mail) date
housing =quest. Priority for reservations with'the
same scnd/postmark date will be determined by a
random drawing.
ival Conference June 19-22, 2001_1t,, Ouluth; Minnesota.
ti Hotel Information and Rates,. f ��
a, r a .v.. .,�, tn8 p�,
rW,Rata lured br„r do trot rndndean additional13%, tme er incur pe»zigbt :s
"#,,
luted >; bs higher u►itb my or tttow people per tnon
Bat Westera Edgewater—Bat for FanriCa r
$72 standard room
$82 hike view balcony room and suite '
`Comfort Suite—Cmd Pxrk t
$114 city view suite
$124 lake'view suite
Hampton Inn—Canal Airk
$114 •city view suite '
$124 lake view suite
Hawthorn States ---Canal PW ,r
$94 -studio suite -
$100'studio king
$110 one -bedroom king
$154 whirlpool king
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites—On the S,EywaL(r
1184 -standard room `F
$109'suite
Housing changesicancellations ..
Ina on Lake Superior—Canal Park
, ;
■ All changes and cancellations must be handled .:
$80 standard mom
through the Housing Bureau by calling 1-800-
Radisson Hotel Harborview—On the Skywalk
438-5884, ext. 109, by May 15, 2001. Alter this'
$84 standard room
date, all housing char and cancellations
g ger must..
.,_
-•:;.
be made direct! with the hotel'
y
-: .,: _,
r------ HOUSING RESERVATIONrl
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j Mail or fax this
Name
j completed form
Tide
by May 15, 2001 to:
j Duluth Convention
Ci ryorotganrration
' and Visitors Bureau
Address
I
' LMC Annual Conference
City
I
State Zip
p
I Endion Station
Work phone (
) Home phone ( ) I
100 Lake Place Drive
Room Reservation Information:
jDuluth, MN 55802-2326
hndtrate 3 choice ofhotea front tar hitt about. !fall three choicer me not auaiiabir, another hotel ural! he srkrud foryou.
Fax: (218) 722-1322
Ist:
2nd
1
S cele! housi
3rd:
Total number of rooms needed: I
P ng
I request:
1 If you have special needs,
please attach a written
description to this housing
{
ROO Smoking Arrival Departure
Name(s) of person(s) staying in wom(s) (dn-k ~) date date
YorN
YorN
YorN
Orm, e.g., wheelchair Room ope-indicatc a letter based on the following; not all types available at all hotels:
' accessible room, etc. A - 1 bed, 1 person; B - 1 bed, 2 people; C - 2 beds, 2 people, D - 2 beds, 3 people; E - 2 beds, 4 people
Hotel Reservation Deposit: I
' Retain a copy of this Reservations must be guaranteed by providing a deposit equal to one night's lodging per room. I
form for your records. Credit card company '
' Cud number Expiration date
The IMC dousing Bureau is authorized to use the above card to guarantee my hotel rrren ationr ruerved by me.
I undmtand that the first njgPW rental mill be billed thrmtgh this card if I fail to show up for my assigned hearing on the I
confirmed date, unlar I cancel ray resermiont with the bore! prior to 4.00p. M on the day ofwWVdL I
' Cardholder signature ptt
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Wednesday, June 20, 2001
Select one or several of the activities listed below. Pick up
and drop off points for tours will be at the Duluth
Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). Space on tours is
limited and may fill up quickly.
9:30 -11:45 a.m.
City Tour
Enjoy a narrated bus tour of Duluth's most beautiful parks
and gardens. Travel along Skyline Parkway.
12:15 - 2:00 p.m.
Vista Star Harbor tour and lunch
Sail beneath the famous Aerial Lift Bridge, out onto Lake
Superior and through the harbor's international activity during
a fully narrated luncheon cruise.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sailing in the St. Louis Harbor
Experience the fun of sailing under the guidance of experi-
enced sailors. Children may participate if able to understand
and follow instructions. Limited to 15 persons.
Thursday, June 21, 2001
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Glensheen 1Nlansion Tour
Tour this 39 -room, Jacobean revival mansion, and experience
an elegant lifestyle that's sone forever. You'll enjoy the 22
acre estate's landscaped grounds on the shores of Lake
Superior, the carriage house and the richness of the mansion
itself.
12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
North Shore Railroad
Ride the rails on a scenic trip from the Duluth Entertainment
Convention Center, along the Lake Superior shoreline and
through eastern Duluth woodlands.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Canoeing/Kayaking on the St. Louis River
Whether or not you have ever been in a canoe or a kayak,
this is an excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the
St. Louis River. Experienced guides will provide participants
with the necessary guidance for a fun adventure. Limited to
30 persons.
Activity Date/Time Number Attending/Price
Amount Enclosed
(Fill in blanks using costs
listed in activity description)
City Tour
June 20
All persons @$2.50 $
9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Lap children - free
Vista Star Harbor
June 20
Adult @ $17.95 $
Cruise and lunch
12:15 - 2:00
Children (3-11) @$9.95 $
Sailing in the St. Louis
June 20
All persons @ $10.00 $
Harbor
1:00 - 3:00
Glensheen Mansion
June 21
Adults @ $7.50 $
Tour
10:00 - 12:00
Children (6-11) @ $4.50 $
North Shore Scenic
June 21
Adults @ $7.50 $
Railroad
12:45 - 2:30
Children (3-13) @$3.50 $
Canoeing/Kayaking
June 21
All persons @ $5.00 $
on the St Louis River
1:00 - 3:00
Total Payment Enclosed (Make check payable to: City of Duluth)
$
Mail form and advance registration fees (by May 31, 2001) to: Sara Smith, Mayors Office, 403 City Hall, Duluth, MN 55802
Name
Address
City/StaterZip
Daytime Phone
1f you require accessible transportation, or have other special needs, please indicate your needs on this form Advance fortes must be received by May 31, 2001