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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINC3 Council Chambers
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 7:00 PM SPEC)AL COUNCIL MEETING — BUDGET STUDY
SESSION, Public Safety Training Room
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING —BUDGET STUDY
SESSION, Public Safety Training Room
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 LABOR DAY— City Offices closed
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER S PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-5)
August, September, and October Calendars are attached (M-6)
L 1VERSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC,
a) Notice from Prudential Financial of a layoff of employees at the Plymouth offices.
(I-1 a)
b) Notice from State Senator Larry Pogemiller of a series of community meetings
about the proposed legislative redistricting. (I-18)
C17T COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
August 24, 2001
c) Notice of an August 28 Prevention Forum discussion about athletes and alcohol.
(1-1 c)
d) Notice from the Engineering Department to residents about the re–striping of
Schmidt Lake Road from Pineview Lane to Nathan Lane. (1-1d)
e) Police Department news release about the recognition of a Plymouth student who
was awarded a Minnesota Chiefs of Police Educational Foundation scholarship.
(1-1 e)
fj Correspondence to residents regarding proposed or pending Community
Development items:
1) PUD Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit for
North American Properties. (2001070) (I -If 1)
2) Interim Home Occupation License for Julie Serber. (2001084) (I-If.2)
g) Thank -you note from LeeAnn Mortenson accompanied by follow-up materials
from Communities Targeting Tobacco. (I -1g)
h) League of Minnesota Cities and Association of Metropolitan Municipalities joint
memorandum regarding 2001 legislative changes to property taxes and state aids.
(1-1 h)
2 CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Peace Lutheran Church encouraging efforts to develop affordable
housing in Plymouth. (I -2a)
b) Internet communique from Dan and Susan Jones praising the new skate park.
(I --2b)
c) Thank -you letter from the Plymouth Civic League for the City's continued support
of the Music in Plymouth event. (I -2c)
d) Letter from neighborhood residents near 4640 Fernbrook Lane expressing
opposition to a proposed development of 32 town homes by SVK Development.
(I -2d)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Correspondence between the Engineering Department staff and Clinton Asche
regarding questions about the City's purchase of homes near the County Road 101
improvements. (I -3a)
A summary report on recent correspondence is attached. (I-3)
Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
September 11
• Hearing on 2001 Delinquent Water, Sewer, Recycling, and Street Lighting Service
Charges
• Adopt Policy on Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
• Adopt 2002 preliminary levies and budget
e Authorize execution of Cooperation Agreement between the HRA, the City of
Plymouth and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to include Metropolitan
Housing Opportunities Program units located on scattered sites
Presentation of $9,000 donation from a Plymouth family (Crime and Fire Prevention
Fund)
September 25
• Oath of Office to three Police Officers
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Prudential 0 Financial
Mayor Joy Tierney
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
Stephen M. Dodson
Vice President, Human Resources
The Prudential Insurance Company of America
80 Livingston Ave.
Roseland, N) 07068-1701
Tel (973-716-4477 Fax 973-716-2986
August 14, 2001
Re: 60 Day WARN Notification - Additional activity
further to activity on August 7, 2001
In accordance with the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act ("WARN"), we are
writing to inform you of the anticipated mass layoff of 11 employees in our Policyowner Relations
Department located at 13001 County Road 10, Plymouth, MN 55442. This is a continuation of the
layoffs in our Policyowner Relations Department at the same location that affected 56 employees
on August 7, 2001.
Notice of separation will take place on August 14, 2001. The effective date of separation for these
employees is October 14, 2001. They will continue to receive pay and benefits during this 60 day
notice period. As with the layoffs announced on August 7, 2001, these layoffs are expected to be
permanent. Additionally, the affected employees are not represented by a union and are not
entitled to bumping rights.
In accordance with WARN, we have attached herewith a list of the job titles of the positions which
are affected by this additional activity as well as the earlier activity on August 7, 2001, and the
number of affected employees in each job title.
For further information, please contact me at (973) 716-4477.
Sincerely yours,
en M. Dodson
Vice President, Human Resources
�.. Redistricting Working Group
235 State Capitol Building
Saint Paul, MN 55155
- redistricting@ senate. leg.state.mn.us
651-296-7809
DATE: August 16, 2001
TO: City and Township Officials
FROM: Senator Larry Pogemillegw_
RE: Redistricting Working Group
This summer, the Chair of the Senate Redistricting Subcommittee, Senator Roger Moe,
appointed a five -member Redistricting Working Group to take input on redistricting maps that
have thus far been under consideration by both houses of the legislature. As chair of the Senate
group, I am writing to ask for your input regarding legislative and congressional redistricting.
As you may know, both the Minnesota House and Senate passed redistricting plans during the
last regular legislative session. They vary in how different towns, cities and counties are dealt
with. They also vary in the interpretation of the best interests of the various communities of
interest in our state.
The period of public participation did not end with the passage of legislative maps by the House
and Senate. Indeed, input is far more meaningful now that there has been some time for the
interpretation of census data, and there are some plans on the table for you to compare. The plans
that have passed should not be regarded as your only choice. It is our intention to use public
input in the development of new congressional and legislative plans that can be enacted and gain
the Governor's signature when the legislature reconvenes neat January.
The legislature has made it as easy as possible to help citizens, local government bodies and
organizations gain the information they need to make informed opinions about redistricting. All
of the plans that have been put forward for consideration reside on the legislative web site at
llttn:'/.N:x%-xi.-.conmtissions.leg.state.mn.us/gis/htmlhteNWians.html. There you will find other links
that aill help you interpret this data, compare plans, and even download the same raw census
data the legislature and executive branch uses in its mapmaking.
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When you access the site, you'll notice a number of different plans. The plans that have passed
either the Minnesota House or Senate are:
Senate Congressional Plan: C0004-2
Senate Legislative Plan L0001-3
House Congressional Plan C0001-1
House Legislative Plan L0002-0
If you wish to comment, there are several options for you. We have set up both e-mail and
surface mail addresses for you to send your comments. We are holding a series of public
meetings around the state if you would like to share your views with us personally.
The e-mail address is
redistrietin,,Ff�senate..lec-,.state.mn.us
Or by surface mail at:
Redistricting Working Group
235 State Capitol Building
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Here is the schedule of the public meetings; other meeting notices may follow :
August 28, 2001, 11:00 —1 pm
St. Cloud City Hall,
400 2nd Street South, St. Cloud.
Conference Room 3, 3rd floor
September 10, 2001, 11:00 am —1:00 pm
Neighborhood House, Room 213 A&B
179 E. Robie Street, Saint Paul
September 13, 20012 :00 — 4 :00 pm
Olmsted Co. Government Center Council Chambers
1514th Street, Rochester
October 2, 2001 1:00 — 3:00 pm
Windom City Hall Council Chambers
444 9th Street, Windom MN
October 11, 2001 1:00m — 3:00 pm
Bemidji City Hall Council Chambers
317 41h Street NW Bemidji MN
Again, thank you for your consideration, and we hope to hear from you soon on this extremely
important matter.
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Central Center for the
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Hopkins High
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Community Prevention Coalition
c/o Hennepin County Community
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525 Portland Avenue (MC 968)
Minneapolis, MN 55415
6121348-5618 FAX: 6121348-7548
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ewspaper headlines are often smeared with news
of the illegal activities of athletes. Despite drug
and violence charges, athletes keep playing and
maintain their "sports hero" status. The message is
pervasive, and confusing - "Your behavior doesn't matter
as long as you're winning.$$
On a smaller scale, high-school athletes
experience a similar paradox. Too often young athletes
break the rules and adults look the other way. Alcohol
use, especially binge drinking, is higher among high
school athletes than among non -athletes. What
influences these athletes' decisions? What messages
do our communities send to young athletes? Most
importantly, how can healthier choices be supported?
Come learn how communities can promote
alcohol -free athletics.
When: Tuesday, August 28, 2001
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wooddale Church
6630 Shady Oak Rd.
Entrance # 1 Room 207
Eden Prairie
(map and directions on reverse side)
Cost: FREE - no need to pre -register
Lunch: Bring your own lunch.
provided.
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6630 Shady Oak Road
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August 22.2001
CITU OF
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SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD RE -STRIPING
PNEVIEW LANE TO NATHAN LANE
Dear Property Owner:
After receiving a request from residents to re -stripe Schmidt Lake Road from four lanes to two lanes after we
complete our repaving project, City staff took a critical look at this possibility. We have determined that a
three -lane section, two through lanes and a continuous center left -tum lane, should function very well. This
design provides a continuous center lane dedicated to turning vehicles, which reduces the potential for
accidents and also improves overall operations at intersections by separating turning and through movements.
Traffic studies have shown that four -lane undivided roadways without left -turn lanes with average daily traffic
in the range of 10,000 vehicles per day are typically less efficient and less safe than three -lane roadways. The
existing roadway is approximately 52 feet wide, which would provide for two 12 -foot through lanes, a 14 -foot
continuous left -turn lane and two 7 -foot shoulders. The shoulder area, which would be delineated by a white
line approximately seven feet out from the face of curb, would allow space to accommodate higher speed on -
street bike use.
The planned re -striping was also analyzed by the City's traffic consultant and they determined it would be
feasible for the section of Schmidt Lake Road from Pineview Lane to Nathan Lane. Based on the most current
traffic counts (1999) the volume on Schmidt Lake Road ranges from 3,900 vehicles per day east of Pinevew
Lane to 7,650 vehicles per day, west of Nathan Lane. The 20 -year traffic forecast volumes indicate an
increase to 6,800 vehicles per day, east of Pineview Lane and 8,900 vehicles per day, west of Nathan Lane.
These traffic volumes are well within the range well suited for a three -lane roadway, with two through lanes
and a continuous left -turn lane. In addition, pedestrians may find it somewhat easier to cross Schmidt Lake
Road with the three -lane striping plan versus the existing four -lane striping.
If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to the re -striping of this roadway, please contact Carla Jones,
Traffic Engineer by phone: 763-509-5535 or e-mail: cjones@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Questions or concerns are
needed no later than August 31, 2001.
Sincerely,
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Daniel L Faulkner, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Mayor and City Council
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Dady is a Winner!
The Plymouth Police Department is proud to recognize Colleen Dady's academic
achievements
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Educational Foundation declared local resident Colleen
Dady a winner. Dady was one of seven students awarded a $750.00 scholarship. The
awards were announced last week by a committee of police chiefs delegated with the task
of sifting through many quality applications. The foundation selects scholarship
recipients based on their academic achievement and successful completion of a law
enforcement program, their behavior, attitude and commitment to the profession -all of
which Colleen Dady has clearly demonstrated.
"Colleen Dady demonstrates remarkable abilities and will most certainly be an asset to -
the law enforcement profession," said Acting Police Chief Dan Twaddle. "I am very
proud to support such a qualified candidate."
"Public Service of peace and justice is a lifelong commitment. Students deserve our
support as do our citizens deserve the finest police officers," said Chair Paul Philipp.
The Plymouth Police Department and the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Educational
Foundation congratulates Colleen Dady and all the enthusiastic and determined law
enforcement students.
'Acting Police Chief Dan Twaddle pictured presenting the check to Dady........
August 24, 2001
SUBJECT: PUD AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND INTERIM USE
PERMIT FOR NORTH AMERICAN PROPERTIES (2001070)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning'Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a
request by North American Properties, Inc., under File 2001070, affecting the portion of "The
Reserve" Planned Unit Development residential community approved for apartments and
specifically located west of I-494 and north of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The application
includes (1) a PUD Amendment for building height over 35 feet and reduction in setback
requirements due to increased building height, (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow four
apartment buildings on one platted lot and (3) an Interim Use Permit to allow for a reduction in
the number of required parking spaces.
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, September 5, 2001, in the
Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 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,
Tyhl il)- n. �Ctiron,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
2001070propnotice
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SUBJECT: INTERIM HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE FOR JULIE SERBER
(2001084)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that Julie Serber, under file 2001084, submitted a
planning application requesting approval of an Interim Home Occupation License to
allow teaching of music lessons from the home located at 10130 -32nd Avenue North.
An Interim Home Occupation License is required for any home business that involves
more than one customer/client per day.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate
your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of
and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning
Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2001, in the City Council
Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal,
please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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Date:
To:
August 16, 2001
Mayors, managers/administrators
From: Jim Miller, LMC executive director
Gene Ranieri, AMM executive director
Re: 2001 legislative changes to property taxes, state aids
MEMORANDUM
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League of Minnesota Cities
L'ities Aromotinq excallence
With the passage of the 2001 omnibus tax bill, municipal officials need to be prepared to address
the questions and concerns of taxpayers and the media. To assist city officials, the League of
Minnesota Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities are working on a three -prong
effort: (1) help cities understand the impacts of the tax bill; (2) to help reporters who ,cover city hall
understand the new changes at a workshop Aug. 22; (3) further explain to legislators how city
financing will change and impact taxpayers.
We believe it is important for all city officials to understand that the Legislature intended for cities
to levy back any loss in state aids they might experience. In their budget discussions with
community members, cities should point out their spending goals, not just the tax rate changes or
levy increases. Finally, it's important to consider the changes in the education levy, most notably,
how the average property taxpayers bill may be lower overall.
Background
The 2001 omnibus tax bill enacted several sweeping reforms to the Minnesota state/local finance
system, including continuation of compression of tax classification, the state takeover of the
general education property taxes for school districts, and state takeover of transit levies. The
combined impact of these changes will mean that school property taxes will drop markedly while
city property taxes will generally increase—in some cases dramatically.
In addition to decreasing the school reliance on the property tax, the Legislature eliminated the
Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid program (HACA) — a reduction of $200 million per year in
state aid to cities. The elimination of HACA translates into an immediate increase in the city
reliance on the property tax.
The overall impact of the elimination of HACA on cities is partially offset by an increase in local
government aid by $140 million. However, because of how the LGA formula works, cities with
less property wealth will generally receive more state assistance through LGA: Although the final
LGA formula compromise has drawn criticism from some legislators and some city officials, the
general LGA system served as an important policy tool to geographically balance the relief being
provided through the elimination of the general education levy.
Response
Most property owners will see a tax reduction in 2002; however, the city share of the typical
property tax bill will likely increase. Although this outcome will be painful for city officials, it was
intentional. The Legislature expects most cities to levy back the amount of taxes lost in state aids.
Clearly, city councils can and will choose whether and how much'to levy, as you do each year.
But whatever the decision, we believe it is important for you to explain to your community and
media how these legislative changes have dramatically affected your city's property tax levy.
An important element of that explanation is city spending. After talking about the fundamental
property tax changes the Legislature passed this spring and how that may increase your city's
levy, highlight your city spending increase (or decrease!). While these state aid changes will
impact city taxpayers this year, it is city spending and budget priorities which may be of most
concern to them.
Finally, do not overlook the substantial reduction in property taxes most property owners will
realize because of the state takeover of the general education and transit levies. The Legislature
injected significant funds into the tax system, so most Minnesotans will see a decrease in their
property tax bills.
Educating the media
Tell your city hall reporters about an opportunity to understand the new laws and how city
budgets and citizens' property tax bills will change. The League and AMM will sponsor a
workshop for news reporters, the morning of Wednesday, August 22, at the League offices in St.
Paul, to help prepare reporters in time to cover the city budget hearings and the setting of
preliminary levies.
Helpful information
We included in this packet a list of frequently asked questions on these tax changes and how
cities may be affected. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call Gene Ranieri at
651.215.4001 or Gary Carlson at 651.281.1255.
2001 Omnibus Tax Bill:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the policy rationale that is driving all of these changes?
One way to describe the tax outcomes is that the Governor and the many legislators
wanted the property tax to be more of a locally determined tax. Given that school
property taxes have largely been set by the state, a state takeover of general education
levies became a cornerstone of the governor's plan, the House tax bill and the final tax
package. On the other hand, given that city services are primarily determined by city
councils, the governor and legislature found that these services should be more fully
supported by the property tax. In other words, by removing a large share of school
funding from the property tax, cities and counties would be more able to tap the property
tax to fund their services.
Q. Isn't this rationale flawed by the existence of levy limits and the new state propern,
tax?
A: Yes, the fact that levy limits were included in the final tax package means that cities
will not be able to fully exercise their discretion about service levels and property taxes.
In addition, although the new state property tax is only paid by commercial, industrial
and cabin property owners, it is certainly not a local tax.
Q. Wasn't simplicity one of the goals ofproperty tax reform?
A: Simplicity may have been an initial goal of tax reform but the final tax bill arguably
does little to simplify the system.
Q: The Legislature and Governor have estimated that most taxpayers will see their
overall property tax bill reduced Do these estimates reflect the fact that many cities it -ill
have to increase their property tax levies to replace lost state aids?
A: The estimates assume that cities will replace, dollar -for -dollar, lost state aid with
increased property taxes. In other words, even with these increases in the city share of the
property tax bill, taxpayers are expected to see a tax reduction in 2002.
Q: Will the levy limits enacted in the tax bill allow the city to replace lost state aids?
A: Yes, cities covered by levy limits (those over 2,500 population) will be allowed to
replace lost state aids with property taxes. In a sense, the term levy limits are somewhat
of a misnomer. A more accurate term might be revenue limits. Levy limits are essentially
based on the total of the city's property tax and state aids from the previous year. To the
degree that state aids are reduced or eliminated, the allowable property tax levy authority
increases. Conversely, if state aids increase, levy authority is reduced.
Q. Won't the city property tax increases to replace lost state aids draw intense criticism
from our taxpayers?
A: This could happen, particularly if city officials are not prepared to explain the
legislative changes enacted this year. However, due to the magnitude of the changes to
the tax system, the parcel -specific notices sent to taxpayers this fall will not itemize the
2001 city taxes and the 2002 proposed city taxes. The only direct comparison on the form
will be the total 2001 taxes to the proposed 2002 total taxes. This structure will hopefully
avoid any unnecessary taxpayer concerns about increases in city levies due to lost state
aids. Despite this one-year change in the parcel -specific notice, you will still want to be
prepared to explain these changes to taxpayers.
O: Levy limits will be in place for two years. Should we levy "to the limit" so that the
city preserves its levy authorityfor future years?
A: Each city council will have to make a decision on local needs and the level of property
taxes needed. Fortunately, levy limits are structured so that unused levy authority in any
year is carried forward for future years. This structure was established so that cities and
counties would not be encouraged to simply levy to the limit. Of course, the legislature
could always change this provision but the "if you don't use it you won't lose it"
structure of levy limits seems to have broad legislative support.
O: Why was HACA eliminated?
A: The answer is not simple but the overall cost of the tax bill, including the state
takeover of the total general education costs for schools, required the state to reprioritize
its appropriations. HACA was viewed by many legislators as an undefined state aid that
had little purpose largely due to the fact that there is no active formula to determine
HACA distributions. The $200 million in HACA that had been distributed to cities was
used to pay for the costs associated with the overall tax reform package.
O: Will the Fiscal Disparities program be affected by the significant class rate reductions
contained in the tax bill?
A: For 2002, the interaction of the tax reforms and fiscal disparities program will have no
net impact on city finances. The fiscal disparities program is computed based upon
property tax values from the previous year. Therefore, the amount of property taxes
ultimately distributed to each.city under the fiscal disparities program will not be
affected.
O: In type future, will school districts levy any property taxes?
A: Yes, school districts will still levy some property taxes including levies for community
service, health and safety, integration and building leases. Many school districts also
impose additional voter approved levies for operation and debt service for capital
projects. In fact, due to school district concerns about the level of available school
revenue under the 2001 omnibus education funding bill, there are preliminary indications
that many school districts may seek new or expanded voter approval for operating levies.
Q. Won't cabins and farmers be exempt from paying for voter approved school levies?
A: Yes, farm land and cabin properties have been exempted from paying for voter
approved levies. This will affect existing as well as future, new voter -approved levies for
schools, cities and counties. The state will offset the impact of shifts in the school taxes
by using state resources to "equalize" a portion of these voter approved levies.
Q: Will the state levy a property tax?
A: Yes, the state will levy a new property tax that will be applied only to commercial,
industrial and seasonal recreational (cabin) properties. The state tax will be administered
just like any other local government's property tax levy and will be included as a line
item on the property tax statement. The state property taxes will generally be deposited in
the state's general fund and will therefore be available for general state spending. . .
Q: The only class of property that was not granted a class rate reduction was low value
homesteads. W711 their taxes increase?
A: The class rate applied to the first $76,000 of homestead value will remain at 1 percent.
This is the only major property class that did not receive a class rate reduction. However,
at least in the short term, taxes on even these properties will likely be reduced due to two
factors. First, lower value homes will receive a new market value homestead credit that
effectively translates into the state paying a portion of each qualifying homeowner's tax
bill. In addition, all property owners including low value homes will pay significantly
lower taxes to schools due to the state takeover of general education costs. According to
legislative estimates, the combined effect of these changes will reduce taxes for most low
valued homes.
Q: How does the homestead credit work?
A: The credit is equal to 0.4 percent of the market value of the home up to a maximum
value of $76,000. For homes valued in excess of $76,000, the credit is gradually reduced
by $9 for every $10,000 of the home's market value in excess of $76,000. Therefore, the
credit is entirely eliminated for homes valued in excess of $414,000.
Q: Our city has a charter provision that restricts our ability to increase taxes that did not
anticipate large cuts in state aids. What can we do to replace lost state aids?
A: The 2001 omnibus tax bill includes an override of city charters that in certain
circumstances will allow charter cities with restrictive levy limits to replace lost state
aids.
Q. Will the future phase-out of limited market value eventually shift taxes to homes?
A: Under state statute, limited market value was, due to sunset after taxes payable in
2002. The tax bill actually delays the elimination of the statute by phasing it out over a
six-year period. This will increase the taxable value of homes and cabins that currently
benefit from limited market value and ultimately shift property taxes to homeowners.
Future legislatures will likely have to address any taxpayer fallout due to the impacts of
the phase-out of limited market value.
Q. Why will my city receive less LGA in 2002 despite that fact that the legislature
increased the overall appropriation by $140 million?
A: The governor proposed and the legislature adopted several changes to the LGA system
that modify the distribution of the LGA appropriation. These changes generally provide
more aid to first class cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth) as well as outstate
regional centers over 10,000 population.
Although these cities will receive more state aid, their levy limitations will be lower than
it would have been in the absence of the aid increase due to the interaction of levy limits
and state aid. Also, at the close of the legislative session, several key lawmakers indicated
that the LGA system, including the 2001 changes, would be the subject of legislative
review, possibly as early as 2002. In other words, the stability of these increases could be
short-lived.
Q= Hol' will tax increment financing districts be impacted?
A: Many existing TIF districts will experience TIF reductions from 20 to 40 percent.
These reductions are due to the combined impact of the state takeover of the general
education levy and the property tax class rate changes. Future districts will generate
increments largely from the city and county tax rates since a large share of the current
school property tax has been eliminated.
Q. Are there any mechanisms to address impacts on TIF existing districts?
Q: Yes, there is the TIF grant program with a significantly increased state financial
commitment, expanded pooling authority, and a new special deficit authority. Procedures
and qualification requirements are fairly complex. Since impacts from this year's tax bill
will not be experienced until 2002, applications for TIF grants will not be due until
August 1, 2003.
August 16, 2001
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PLYMOUTH
3695 Highway 101 North • Plymouth, MN 55446 • 763-478-9406 • Fax 763-478-9561
Andris Sedlins, Senior Pastor Mindy Bak, Pastor
Amy Deloach, Director of Youth and Family Ministries
August 20, 20
Tierney, Mayor
r of Plymouth
nouth City Hall
0 Plymouth Boulevard
nouth. MN 55447
Mayor Tierney:
.The purpose of this letter is to express to you and the Plymouth City Council, Peace Lutheran
irch of Plymouth's support for an adequate supply of affordable housing in Plymouth. It is our desire
everyone who wants to live and work in Plymouth be able to find safe, decent housing to live in.
Peace Lutheran Church is a supporting member of MICAH (Metropolitan Interfaith Council on
)rdable Housing) and has for many years provided volunteer help and financial support for IOCP
erfaith Outreach and Community Partners). Through these actions and others, the social ministry arm
ease Lutheran is attempting to address the housing needs within our community. Peace looks upon
mission as part of our Christ based ministry to `love thy neighbor'. What better way to help those
Obors who would not otherwise be able to live in Plymouth?
We recognize that past actions of the Plymouth City Council demonstrate its support for a range
fixed-income housing throughout the City, including housing affordable to low and moderate -income
dents, and we support the affordable housing goals contained in the City's Comprehensive Plan. It is
hope that the Council will follow through in reviewing development proposals to ensure they
duately contribute to these affordable housing goals, and where appropriate make approval of
elopment applications contingent upon a proposal's contribution toward meeting the housing goals.
We are hopeful this letter will help to demonstrate that the residents of Plymouth support the
dopment of affordable housing, and that the City Council can feel confident in boldly taking the
ons necessary to make affordable housing available for everyone in our community. If there is any
Peace Lutheran can, in an appropriate manner, further demonstrate it's support for developing and
maiming an adequate supply of affordable housing, please feel free to contact us.
IChrist's Service,
4Frank H Weir, President
Church Council
Michael Onan, Chairperson
Social Action Committee
Eric Blank
To: Mark Peterson; Mary Bisek; Dan Heitke; Lowell Luebeck
Subject: FW: Skate Park
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—Original Message—
From: Daniel V. Jones[mailto:daniel.v.jones@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 20013:00 PM
To: eblank@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: Skate Park
Hello Eric,
We saw the skate park while dropping off brush at the recycling site
a few days ago. VERY COOL! When we were young (many years ago) we
would have loved to have such a facility. The kids who were using it
seemed to be having a great time.
As we examined the ramps and jumps, we noticed that they are well
designed and have a number of features designed to promote safe
boarding/skating while still providing a fun and challenging
experience.
As taxpayers, we always like to see some of those dollars go towards
these type of projects. Streets and sewers and all of that other
important stuff surely need funding but every now and then we need to
remember to have a bit of fun as well. If it keeps our young people
in a safe environment (and maybe even provides some protection for
the public infrastructure) so much the better.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the project.
Dan and Susan Jones
12914 Sunset Trail
Plymouth MN 55441-5606
(763)591-0661
dan@sunsebanding.com or
susan@sunsetlanding.com
08/15/2001 12:55:41 PM
The Plymouth We
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
August 23, 2001 Plymouth. Minnesota 55447
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, Mn 55447
Dear Dwight:
Thank you to the City of Plymouth for its continued support of the Music in Plymouth event.
The Plymouth Civic League (PCL) was founded in 1972 to create an event that would help build a sense
of community in Plymouth. Plymouth has been fortunate to have the Minnesota Orchestra as the featured
entertainment for each of the 29 annual events. The PCL has no paid staff and has 25 members who live,
work or own a business in Plymouth. The event is free to everyone. It is estimated that this year nearly
15,000 people attended the event and a similar number watched the fireworks from the nearby
neighborhoods. The 2001 event had total expenses of approximately $70,000.
The 2002 Music in Plymouth will be 30`h anniversary of the event as well as the dedication of the Hilde
Performance Center. The PCL would like to make next year's event extra special as we turn over the
Hilde Performance Center to the City of Plymouth. Some of the ideas being considered include a laser
light show, decorations on the site, a building dedication ceremony and additional entertainment. The
PCL is requesting a $30,000 donation from the City of Plymouth towards this exciting event.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 763-3834710.
Sincerely,
;9 4
Kris St. Martin
Chair — Finance Committee
To:
Mayor Joy Tierney, members of the City Council
Planning Commission, and Forestry Department
Augusg6th, 2001
We, concerned citizens of surrounding lands bordering and near the 10 -acre parcel of 4640 Fembrook Lane
North, are in opposition to the proposed development of 32 town homes by SVK development on said land.
The loss of a significant number of trees vital to the area's ecosystem, including the wildlife contained therein,
would be yet another devastation of a strand in the web of life as it has existed for eons in Plymouth.
The loss of these trees will reduce our quality of life. They serve as a sound and visual barrier between our
homes and 494. They also provide filtration of pollutants and produce oxygen. Vast amounts of water are held
in their root systems controlling runoff and providing for a stable water table. A kind of natural air conditioning
occurs through transpiration and lower temperatures can be recorded in amongst the trees and surrounding the
neighboring lands.
Red Tail Hawks nest high in the trees as do Barred owls. Orioles, a species that has declined in Plymouth, also
live there. Pileated woodpeckers, foxes, wild turkeys and deer depend on this land for food and shelter.
The way in which the land would be developed includes the clear cutting of most if not all the trees. The top
soil would be scraped off completely and fill would be hauled in. Just the act of removing the topsoil in this way
kills many hundreds of thousands of organisms including insects, frogs and other reptiles. Often times these
species cannot recover once the land is altered in this manner. High retaining walls are planned to maximize the
number of units that can be built. This is a rejection of how nature's actions have created the land and ultimately
will lead to problems with water runoff. The retaining ponds that are thought to do good by filtering out
sediment and contaminants are wholly inadequate as they cannot absorb and hold enough water during heavy
downpours. These ponds are very often ugly and are a band-aid approach to the problem. They can also be
dangerous where children are concerned. An example would be the pond for the Fernbrook rental townhomes,
that exists to the east of the development and drains into the forest preserve. Trees have washed out, root
systems have been exposed and a large area of silt and debris is now building up in the wetlands below.
In terms of human impact the surrounding neighbors will have to deal with construction traffic, heavy
equipment noise and dust. Automobile traffic will increase on 46th Place North to another 50 to 70 vehicles per
day_ Children will be at a greater risk and Fembrook Lane, which is becoming more and more difficult to access
from the side streets, will become even more congested.
One of the reasons people move to Plymouth is because of the natural aspects that improve the quality of life.
Theidea that you can be in a metropolitan area and yet feel that wilderness and quiet are in or near your back
yard is comforting. The loss of these aspects and the increase in traffic and noise will drive some people out
seeking that which they once had. Future trends will be for the baby boom generation (the majority of home
owners in -the area) to leave cities and suburbs for the less congested countryside or smaller quieter
communities. It is important to the well being of the city of Plymouth to retain its citizens by creating an
environment that will encourage people to stay.
We would like to see a different kind of land use a use that would respect and incorporate the existing natural
amenities. This would mean either a lower density of housing or a different use. Perhaps a better solution would
be for the city of Plymouth to purchase the land, incorporate it into the forest preserve and create an access
point to the preserve. 46th Place North could be carefully extended to create a small parking area for access.
This area would be closed after a designated hour. A small playground could be incorporated into the lower area
of the meadow along the eastern edge of the property providing a play area for children from the Savannah
neighborhood and surrounding areas. It could be kept towards the middle of the property as a buffer to
surrounding homes. Trails could be extended through the preserve. Access from Savannah and Hilltop could be
along a trail on Fernbrook Lane and up 46th Place North.
Contact person:
Jerry Lee Fischer
4630 Fernbrook Lane North
Plymouth, 55446
763-559-6425 day
763-553-1886 eve
We, the undersigned concerned citizens, respectfully submit this letter to be seriously considered by the City of
Plymouth and we request a meeting with the Mayor, representatives of the Planning Commission, City Council,
and Forestry Department.
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Clinton Asche
18005 — 20th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55447
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PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. 9005
Dear Mr. Asche:
I recently received your August 6, 2001 letter to Mayor Joy Tierney and I have been asked to
reply. For your information, Fred Moore retired on June 1, 2001, and I was subsequently
promoted from City Engineer to the Director of Public Works position. As the City Engineer, I
was involved with the development of the County Road 101 project from its initiation up to the
award of contract by the county.
In reading your April 30, 2001 letter and Mr. Moore's response dated May 11, 2001, I feel that
he did respond to your first two questions included in your August 6, 2001 letter. As Mr. Moore
indicated, the current County Road 101 improvement project is being constructed from County
Road 24 to State Highway 55 along with the full improvement of the County Road 24/County
Road 101 intersection. In order for this intersection to be completed to its final configuration,
necessary widening of County Road 101 south of County Road 24 is necessary to provide for the
turn lanes and raised median south of County Road 24. County Road 101 south of 30th Avenue
is in a transitional area and will not be completed to its ultimate design until County Road 101 is
improved under a future improvement project down to approximately 19th Avenue.
Consequently, the City and county did not extend any purchase offers to homeowners living
south of 30th Avenue.
W Moore also responded to your second question regarding the construction of a path adjacent
to your property along County Road 101. While there will be no trail along County Road 101 or
30 Avenue with the current improvement project, it is anticipated that the future County Road
101 improvement south of 3e Avenue would include trails on both sides of County Road 101.
You also asked in your third question if the City would provide the houses that were purchased
as part of the current County Road 101 project as affordable housing units. The City is currently
pursuing any and all options for the resale of these vacant and soon to be vacant homes and the
option of affordable housing will be considered. The City Council will be considering these
options after staff completes its report on available options. ,
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The concept of incorporating sight/sound berms into developments and road projects is
something that we strive to accomplish, but this is not a standard condition of approval. City
staff works with developers to incorporate these features when it appears appropriate and
topographic conditions are reasonable for these features.
The County Road 101 improvement is definitely of benefit for any motorist that will use this
improved facility as it will be much safer than the existing roadway. In your particular case this
increased safety will not be as great since the roadway improvement is not extending south of
30th Avenue.
With respect to your comments about Hennepin County's appraisers, I would suggest that you
contact the County directly. If you have any further questions of the City, please contact me at
763-509-5520.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
Mayor and City Council
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Plymouth, MN 55447
August 6, 2001
J Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
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This correspondence is in regards to the letter I received from Fred Moore concerning my
letter of April 3& that I had sent you. In reading Mr. Moore's response to my questions
I cannot find the answer to any of the three questions I asked you: 1) why wasn't I given
an opportunity to sell my property to Plymouth, 2) will there be a walking/biking path in
front of my house, and 3) will the houses that Plymouth purchased become part of the
"affordable housing" that Plymouth has. I would be happy to share Mr. Moore's letter
with you.
In May Hennepin County had another appraiser come out to do a formal appraisal. I
have not seen the results nor have I been contacted by Hennepin County. In discussing
this project with others who are affected 1 find some disturbing things. A party on the
ease side of 101 informed me originally there was to be a "sight/sound berm" between
their property and the road but when they refused the original compensation the burm
was removed. Is this vindictive?
Plymouth planning board seems to require all developers in include "sight/sound berms"
when they develop near a road. Why don't they require this of Hennepin County when
they put in improvements, which result in the road being closer to the existing homes?
Again recall Hennepin County did do this when the City of Plymouth owned the lot on
County Road 6 and 494.
This improvement is not to benefit the people of Plymouth but those people who travel
through this area on a daily basis. The elected officials of the council asked the voters for
support so they could represent them in given situations like this. We should not have to
come to council meetings to COMPLAIN to get relief. Plymouth needs to represent the
residents when Hennepin County wishes to do improvements. It appears not only will
some people have to put up with the additional traffic but also lose value in their homes
as a result when Hennepin County gets to decide what they will do.
Please share this with the rest of the Council
Sincerely,
May 11, 2001 CITY C
PUMOUTR
Clinton Asche
18005 — 20th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. 9005
Dear Mr. Asche:
I am responding to your letter of April 30, 2001 to Mayor Tierney, concerning the property
you own at 17905 — 30th Avenue, and the impact from the County Road 101 Improvement
Project. In that letter you asked several questions which I will answer.
One of the questions asked was why were you not given the opportunity by the City of
Plymouth to purchase your entire property. Your property is at the southern end of the
current project. At the City's request, the County agreed, along with this construction
project, to build the County Road 24 intersection to its ultimate configuration. Originally,
the County had the current project ending at County Road 24. They have a future project
on County Road 101 from County Road 24 to County Road 6 for construction at a later
date. If all of the County Road 24 intersection had not been completed at this time, the
southerly end of the project would have been between County Road 24 and 30th Place, and
would not have impacted your property at this time.
To construct the complete improvement of the County Road 24 intersection, County Road
101 needs will be constructed to its final configuration between 3e Avenue and 30th
Place. This is the reason the offer to purchase homes stopped at 30th Place. The improved
road will then transition into the existing roadway adjacent to your property. When the
County continues the improvement of County Road 101 southerly to County Road 6, the
area adjacent to your property will need to be modified and the roadway widened.
The City, with the agreement of the County, gave the opportunity to eight homes along the
permanent improvement to sell the entire property to the City as an option to the County
only acquiring a strip of land necessary for the road construction. It was not necessary to
totally acquire any of these properties. When the County continues the road improvements
in the future, I do not know if the City will provide this same opportunity to other
properties adjacent to that project. The City will have public information meetings on the
project, and you can address this matter with the City Council at that time. The remainder
of the County Road 101 project is in the County's current Capital Improvements Program
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for 2004, but that may be modified by the County based on funds available and other
projects within the County. The County adopts their program annually.
Another question you asked is concerning whether there will be a walking/running path
adjacent to your property. With this construction project, the trail will begin at 301h
Avenue and extend northerly. There will be no trail constructed adjacent to your property
at this time and there is no trail adjacent to your property shown on the construction plan
for this project. The City's Trail Plan does indicate that when the future improvement
project is undertaken, the trail would be extended southerly and adjacent to your property.
The last question you address in your letter was homes that were built in the area of
County Road 6 and I-494. The City of Plymouth has an independent agency known as the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) which is involved in housing programs for
the City. In 1985, the HRA did have a program where some property owned by them was
divided into four lots and the lots were sold to qualified families as part of their program.
The City has no control over group homes that are established in accordance with State
law. The State regulates these homes and has taken all authority away from the cities.- If,
as you state in your letter, one of the homes is being used as a group home, the City was
not part of the approval process.
With regard to the homes that the City has purchased on County Road 101, the agreement
between the City and County states that the properties will be resold at fair market value.
Along with all other properties in the City, these properties would then be used by the
buyers in accordance with the City's regulation or requirements established by the State.
If these do not provide adequate answers to your questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 763-509-5501.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Mayor and City Council
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April -10, 2001
J. Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
This correspondence is in regards to the improvement in highway 101 project south of
highway 55. I find that Plymouth has purchased numerous houses at the corner of 101
and county road 24. I have asked why I was not given the opportunity to also have
Plymouth purchase my property. I can get not respond from Fred Moore, he tells me to
-contact Hennepin County. They tell me it up to Plymouth. Could you find out why I was
not given the same opportunity?
In contacting both people at Hennepin County and Plymouth I can not find out whether
or not their will be a walking/running path in front of the house. No one will state there
will be a path (it appears on the drawings this could happen) or guarantee there will not
be a path This does affect the value of the remaining property.
Also I find when Plymouth and Hennepin County upgraded County Road 6 near the 494
freeway that houses/land that was purchased by Plymouth was used in your "affordable
housing program" I do not know what restrictions were placed on the buyers, but I
understand that presently one of the houses is being used as a "group home" for young
individuals. There are numerous calls to the police department regarding problems that
arise there. Are these home at County road 24 and 101 going to used for "affordable
housing" also? If so I feel the area homeowners should be made aware of this.
I shall look forward to the answers to these questions.
Sincerely, 7`
Clinton Asche
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