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NOVEMBER 30, 2001
PCOMING: MEETINGS ANDEVENTS
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 8: 00 PM
2. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2: 00 PM
3. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7.00 PM
4. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 7: 00 PM
5. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7: 00 PM
6. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
7. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7. 00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
(Time due to Hopkins School Dist. Referendum)
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN PLYMO UTH
Historical Society Building (M-2)
YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL,
Public Safety Training Room. Agenda is attached.
(M-3)
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers.
Agenda is attached. (M-4)
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Agenda is attached
Council Chambers (M-5)
Hanukkah begins at sunset.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC),
Council Chambers
8. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTHADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
TRANSIT, Hadley Lake Room
9. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7:00 PM
10. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7: 00 PM
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY
(HRA), Medicine Lake Room
PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORYBOARD,
Public Safety Library
11. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-11)
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1. NET3RSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Notice of a December 21 Metropolitan Council "State of the Region" meeting in
Maplewood. (1-1a)
b) Invitation to Plymouth residents to a December 15 safety open house at Fire
Station III. (1-1b)
c) Notice from Canadian Pacific Railway of a special holiday lighted train traveling
through Plymouth during the day on December 10. (1-1 c)
d) News Release by Dale Hahn, City of Plymouth - Director of Finance, regarding a
Hearing on Proposed 2002 Budget Set for Dec. 18. (I -1d)
2. MINUTES
a) Proposed Charter Commission Minutes, November 15, 2001 (I -2a)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Internet communique from Public Works Director Dan Faulkner responding to
Kim Diemand regarding road construction at the intersection of County Roads
101 and 24: Earlier communications between Ms. Diemand and the City are also
attached. (I -3a)
b) Letter from W. Glenn Edwards regarding water drainage in the Wyndemere Farms
development. The letter has been forwarded to Anne Hurlburt for a response.
(1--3b)
c) Letter from the Plymouth Rockers and response from Eric Blank on request for
a $500 increase in support from the city. (1--3c)
d) Letter from Alex and Irina Safyan regarding street construction on 29th Avenue
North. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Dan Faulkner for a
response. (1--3d)
A summary report on the 2001 correspondence is attached (1-3)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Correspondence from Public Works Director Faulkner to Jim and Nancy Gohman
regarding the Schmidt Lake Road street striping project. Also attached is earlier
communications between the City and the Gohmans. (1--4a)
b) Letter from Ramona Steadman of the Communities in Collaboration Council
(CICC) responding to concerns expressed by Yvonne O'Connor about the group.
Earlier communication from Ms. O'Connor is attached. (I -4b)
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c) Thank -you letter from Interfaith Outreach/Community Partners Executive
Director LaDonna Hoy to Mayor Tierney for participating in the Housing Week
activities and to the City for allowing use of the portable stage. (I -4c)
d) Letter from Mayor Tierney to Aaron Demro regarding his concerns over
development of forest and wooded areas in Plymouth. A copy of Aaron's letter is
attached. (I --4d)
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 3, 2001
7:00 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING R0001
1. Approvals:
a) November 19 meeting minutes
b) Agenda
2. Discussion:
a) Chemical Health Issues and endorse a Youth Advisory Council liaison with the
Wayzata/Plymouth Chemical Health Commission (Judy)
b) Conduct of meetings (Eric)
3. Receive updates
a) Youth Services Awards Program (Eric)
b) Teen activities with Park and Recreation Department programs (Brianna and
Regina)
c) Youth center (Alison)
d) Youth Town Forum (Archana)
e) Collaboration with Senior Council (Ifna)
4. Discuss possible future topics
S. Informational Materials:
a) March 2002 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
b) Thank—you letter to Wayzata High School Social Studies Department Head Peter
Schmidt
c) Background information regarding the Communities in Collaboration Council
(CICC) Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) grants
d) Official City Meeting Calendars
6. Adjourn
(M-4)
ribPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2001
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the
item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
A. United Properties. Approve extension of development approvals for Phase 2 construction of Plymouth Woods
Office Center located southeast of 34`x' Avenue and Fembrook Lane. (98169)
B. Continental Property Group. Approve site plan amendment and variance for Continental Property Group located
at 13505 Industrial Park Boulevard. (2001130)
C. Bernhard and Annette VanLengerich. Approve variances to lot size and width to construct a new home at 1855
Troy Lane North. (2001137)
D. Toll Gas & Welding Supply. Approve site plan amendment for a 3,000 gallon liquid nitrogen storage tank at 4700
Nathan Lane. (2001141)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Mind Body Solutions. Planned unit development amendment to allow a yoga studio located at 2950 Xenium Lane
North. (2001140)
B. City of Plymouth. Comprehensive plan amendment to the Water Supply and Distribution Plan for water storage
alternatives. The amendment would 1) delete the elevated water tower proposed east of Pomerleau Lake in the
northwest corner of The Reserve Planned Unit Development and 2) add a ground storage facility on the City -owned
property at the northwest corner of Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. (2001138)
7. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. SVK Development, Inc. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-4 (Single and Two Family)
and preliminary plat for a 32 -unit twinhome development to be called "Hidden Terrace Townhomes" for property
located east of Fembrook Lane and 46`h Place North. (2001107) (Tabled from the October 17, 2001 and
November 7, 2001 Planning Commission Meetings.)
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Plymouth. Approve 2002 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule.
9. ADJOURNMENT
(M -s)
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
December 6, 2001
Student Subgroup Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to Order.
2. Approve Minutes.
3. Approve Agenda.
4. Old Business.
A. 2002 Work Plan
7:00 p.m.
Discuss Intergenerational Project with Youth Advisory Council
5. New Business.
A. Domestic Partner Registration 7:30 p.m.
B. Chief Gerdes — Racial Profiling Grant 8:00 p.m.
6. Committee Reports.
A. September 11 Response — Student meeting with schools
B. Response Plan
7. Report on Meetings/Special Events Attended.
8. Announcements and Articles (for your information).
A. HRC Day — December 7
B. Religious Tolerance Training for Ford Motor Workers article
C. Human Rights Commission Guest Column to the Plymouth Sun Sailor
D. Chelsea Woods "Make A Difference Day" project letter
E. New York limes article "Court Voids Law Banning Cross Burning"
F. Plymouth Sun Sailor article "Iman offers insight into Islam"
G "Increasing Diversity Requires a New Paradigm" article
H. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Community Dialogues Report
9. Adjourn.
Upcoming Meeting Events List is Attached
Next Meeting: January 3, 2002.
Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
Dec. 18
(M-11)
• Adopt 2002 Budgets and Tax Levies
• Public Hearing for amending Tax Increment Financing District No. 7-4 and 7-5A
• Public Hearing for amending Tax Increment Financing District No. 7-6
• Adopt Comprehensive Plan amendment regarding water distribution system
• Approve 2002 Compensation and Classification Plans
• Approve 2002 Health, Dental and Deferred Compensation Benefits for non -
Represented City Employees
• Adjust Firefighter Compensation
• Approve Development Agreement on Tax Increment Financing District 7-6
• Hearing on Vacations for drainage and utility easements within Graviere Addition and
utility easement for sanitary sewer purposes within Parcel 14-118-22-32-0007
• Presentation by Home Free
• Public Hearing to approve 3.2 beer off -sale license for Speedway SuperAmerica LLC
d/b/a SuperAmerica #3351, 4325 Peony Lane
• Approve 2002 tobacco licenses
• Approve 2002 gasoline service station licenses
• Approve 2002 amusement licenses
• Award bid for sewer and water service to the Hilde Performance Center
• Presentation of Citizen Academy Graduates
• Presentation by Plymouth Soccer Association of contribution for Greenwood
improvements
• Approve agreement for Radiological Response
• Appoint individuals to Boards and Commissions
Jan. 8
• Assessment hearing for Old Rockford Road/Highway 55 area sanitary sewer and
watermain improvements
• Adopt Capital Improvements Program
• Approve Rezoning/Preliminary Plat for Hidden Terrace
• Public hearing on disposition of homes on County Road 101
• Approve Final Payment on Ice Center Dehumidification
Jan. 22
• Amend Pawn and Second Hand Good Dealer Ordinance
Feb. 12
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CPR Holiday Train launches cross-border
effort to fight hunger
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CPR today unveiled its expanded 2001 Holiday Train schedule. This year's program includes
three magnificently decorated trains, one in Canada and two in the United States, which will
travel a combined distance of 8,000 km to raise awareness of issues related to hunger and
encourage donations to local food banks. "CPR employees, partners and communities have
rallied behind the Holiday Train for the last two years, With heartwarming results," said Rob
Ritchie, CPR's president & CEO. "The Holiday Train represents all that it means to be part of
the North American community: unity, family and support for one another, particularly
during difficult times. The Holiday Train gives everyone a chance to come out and support
their neighbors in need." "
CPR begins its 2001 Holiday Train program with a special visit to New York City on Dec. 5 to
honor the fallen heroes of Sept. 11. After its New York City launch, the illuminated train will
visit communities in CPR's northeastern US territory, ending its journey in Montreal.
A second train, decorated with 8,000 Christmas lights, will begin its 6,000 -km Canadian
voyage in Montreal on Dec. 7 in support of the Canadian Association of Food Banks. It will
stop in more than 50 towns and cities on its westward journey along the CPR main line,
finishing at Port Coquitlam, BC on Dec. 21. People will be invited to view'the train along the
route, watch an expanded stage show featuring well-known Canadian entertainers and bring
donations for local food banks.
A third train, the US Holiday Train, will leave Chicago on Dec. 8 decorated with thousands of
red, white and blue lights. It will visit approximately 15 towns and cities throughout the US
Midwest, before joining the Canadian train in Moose Jaw, SK on Dec. 14 for an international
ceremony. It's itinerary includes:
SATURDAY, December 8, 2001
Depart Chicago - 4:30 pm (Bensenville Yard) _ . • .
Stop Milwaukee - 6:15 pm; (Amtrak Depot)
Stop Portage, WI - 9:00 pm (Amtrak*Depot) (overnight)
SUNDAY, December 9, 2001
Stop LaCrosse, WI - 3:30 pm (Amtrak Depot)
Stop Winona, MN - 4:45 pm (Amtrak Depot)
Stop Red Wing, MN - 6:50 pm (Amtrak Depot)
Stop St. Paul, MN - 8:45 pm Shepard Road/Chestnut below Science Museum
(overnight)
MONDAY, December 10, 2001
Stop Buffalo, MN - 4:00 pm (CPR Depot)
Stop Glenwood, MN - 7:00 pm (CPR Depot) (overnight)
TUESDAY, December 11, 2001
Stop Hankinson, ND - 5:45 pm (CPR Depot)
Stop Enderlin, ND - 8:00 pm (CPR Depot) (overnight)
WEDNESDAY, December 12, 2001
Stop Valley City, ND - 4:30 pm (Adjacent to Country Club)
Stop Harvey, ND - 8:00 pm (CPR Depot) (overnight)
THURSDAY, December 13, 2001
Stop Minot, ND - 5:00 pm (Old Soo Transportation Museum Depot)
Stop Portal, ND (international border) - 8:15 pm (overnight)
FRIDAY, December 14, 2001
Stop Moose Jaw Sask (joins cross -Canada train) 4:40 pm
At each U.S. stop, a local promotion is underway involving railway employees, civic
groups and a host food shelf to raise donations for the local food shelf. Local entertainment
and refreshments are being served at most localities when the train
stops for 30 minutes to an hour. Santa Claus, making this pre -Christmas trip by train,
will visit with kids at each stop.
Hunger in the Midwest is more widespread than most people recognize.,'According to
Second Harvest Heartland, which recently surveyed 506 local non-profit agencies and
through face-to-face interviews with 753 emergency food recipients, hunger cannot be
taken for granted:
• Among all client households served, 38.6% reported having had to choose between
paying for food and paying for utilities at least once during the previous 12 months.
• More than a third of the clients served live in rural areas.
• 60.1% are at least high school graduates, 70.3% have applied for food stamps, 12%
are in poor health and 25% are homeowners.
• 72.5% of the households surveyed report that they are food insecure and 44.4% say
they are food insecure with hunger.
Thousands of people lined the Holiday Train route in previous years, helping to raise more
than $500,000 and 18 tons of food. "The CPR Holiday Train has been a real gift for the CAFB
and its members," says Charles Seiden, CAFB Executive Director. "It's wonderful to see the
spirit of a community shine through when the train rolls into town."
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact:
November 28, 2001 Dale Hahn, 763.509.5301
City of Plymouth Hearing on Proposed 2002 Budget Set for Dec. 18
The Plymouth City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2002 city budget
and tax levy on Tues., Dec. 18, 7 p.m., at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The meeting
will be televised live on channel 16.
The proposed 2002 city budget reflects the effects of property tax reform adopted by the
Minnesota State Legislature. The budget proposal does not include any new services or
initiatives. Under the proposal, basic services such as police and fire protection, street
maintenance, trail and park upkeep, recreation programming, community planning, snowplowing
and other City services will be funded to maintain current services.
The City of Plymouth's 2002 General Fund spending is proposed to increase to about
$19.9 million or 6.6% over the amount budgeted for 2001. This compares to a 6.7% increase in
General Fund spending last year.
"We believe this is a reasonable spending increase based on growth of 4.3% in Plymouth
and inflation of 3.4% according to figures from the State of Minnesota," said City Manager
Dwight Johnson. Under state -mandated levy limits, the City of Plymouth could have increased
its levy by an additional $333,000 and still remained under the limits. According to a State
Auditor's report, the average per capita spending statewide by cities is $521. Plymouth's per
capita spending amounts to $327.
The 2002 city budget proposal was developed in a changing property tax environment
due to reform measures adopted by state legislators. Overall property taxes were expected to
decrease prior to any school referendums. However, the precise effects of school referendums
recently approved by voters in three of the four school districts serving Plymouth are not known.
What is known is that how property tax dollars are distributed to each taxing entity (schools,
county, city and miscellaneous districts) will change. Schools will be getting more state aid while
most cities, including Plymouth, will be receiving less. This will make schools less dependent on
property tax dollars, and cities more dependent on property tax dollars than in previous years.
Among cities the effect of property tax reform was variable. Plymouth lost $1.9 million
in state aid under the reform. Consequently, the City's portion of the property tax dollar will
increase to help make up for the cut in aid — as intended by state lawmakers, according to
Johnson. The City's overall property tax levy is proposed to increase 26.6%. The projected
increase for an average home valued at $243,300 is 27.6% -- an increase of about $136. Under
the proposed 2002 budget, the total City tax on the average value $243,300 home would be about
$627 per year.
In addition to the cut in state aid that will affect the City of Plymouth in 2002, several
other factors will also affect fixed costs and revenues for the 2002 budget. These include
increased energy costs, extraordinary costs for street repairs, and lower than expected building
permit revenue.
"The bottom line is that the City is keeping its spending increases in line with past years,
but more of that will come directly from city property tax dollars rather than taxes paid to the
state and then funneled back to the City. The good news is that overall property taxes will go
down, and Plymouth will maintain its current level of service to ensure the quality of life that
Plymouth residents have come to expect," Johnson said.
The proposed 2002 City budget is posted on the web site, www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. A
copy also is available for review at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. If you have questions about
the City budget or how property tax reforms affect the City of Plymouth's budget, please call
763-509-5052.
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Proposed Minutes
Charter Commission
November 15, 2001
The annual meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Marofsky at 7:00 p.m. in the Police Training Room, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard, on November 15, 2001.
PRESENT: Chairperson Marofsky; Commissioners Willis, Bobra, Murphy, Donovan,
Garst, Speck, McKee (arrived at 7:04 p.m.), Walling (arrived at 7:08 p.m.)
ABSENT: Commissioners Preus and Thompson
STAFF: Assistant City Manager Ahrens
Approval of Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Donovan, and seconded by Commissioner Speck, to
approve the minutes of the December 5, 2000 meeting. With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
Commissioner McKee arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Approve Annual Report
Motion was made by Commissioner Garst, and seconded by Commissioner Bobra, to
approve the annual report. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Commissioner. Walling arrived at 7:08 p.m.
Charter Issues
Chairperson Marofsky asked if Commissioners have any charter issues to suggest for
consideration.
In response to a question from the Commission, Assistant Manager Ahrens said the City
Council has not proposed using the mail ballot provision for a special election.
No issues were identified for consideration by the Charter Commission.
Charter Commission
November 15, 2001
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Election of Officers
Motion was made by Commissioner Garst, and seconded by Commissioner Willis, to
nominate Larry Marofsky for the position of Chairperson. No other nominations were
made, and nominations were closed. Larry Marofsky was elected Chairperson by
unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Chairperson Marofsky, and seconded by Commissioner Donovan,
to nominate Jim Willis for the position of Vice Chairperson. No other nominations were
made, and nominations were closed. Jim Willis was elected Vice Chairperson by
unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Donovan, to
nominate Mary McKee for the position of Secretary. No other nominations were made,
and nominations were closed. Mary McKee was elected Secretary by unanimous vote.
Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Willis, and seconded by Commissioner McKee, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager
(1--3a)
Kurt Hoffman
From: Dan Faulkner
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 3:42 PM
To: Kurt Hoffman; Dan Campbell
Subject: FW: CO RD 101 Improvement Project
—Original Message—
From: Dan Faulkner
Sent: Monday, November 26, 20013:42 PM
To: 'diemandk@hotmail.com'
Cc: Joy Tierney; Dwight Johnson
Subject: CORD 101 Improvement Project
1 am the Director of Public Works for the City and I was asked by the mayor to provide you with some additional
information about the Co Rd 101 project, in response to your Nov 16 email to her. I understand that you have talked to our
Senior Engring Tech, Dan Campbell, about your concerns with the lack of progress on the County's project as well as
safety concerns particularly with the transition areas from existing to new portions of Co Rd 24 near the Co Rd 101
intersection.
As you've seen in the City's newsletters, the project delay was the result of several things including the weather, difficulty
with utility line relocations and probably due to the contractor's lack of total effort. We feel that the section of Co Rd 101
north of Medina Rd should proceed much faster next summer as the utility companies have proceeded with their
necessary relocations in that area. I understand that this is of little consolation to you and your neighbors that have had to
put up with all the construction activity for a much longer period than expected.
In response to your safety concerns, we have reviewed the Co Rd 24 transition areas and have discussed your concerns
which we share, with the County staff. While the transition paved areas cannot be extended at this time, additional
advance warning signs including advisory speed reductions, will be installed. There will also be advisory speed reductioin
signs installed on Co Rd 101 which is supposed to open to through traffic on Wednesday, baring snow removal problems.
I apologize for the extended inconvenience this improvement project has caused and if you have further concerns or
frustrations, I would be glad to assist in resolving them.
Ahrens
Dan Faulkner
nt:Monday, November 19, 20014:27 PM
o: Joy Tierney
Cc: Dan Campbell; Ron Quanbeck
Subject: FW: Road Construction
Mayor, I am forwarding Dan Campbell's email message for your information. He observed the existing condition at the
transition point for westbound traffic from existing Co Rd 24 to the new portion, as well as for eastbound traffic. As you car
see, he concurs that this transition area needs some additional attention so motorists are warned more in advance of the
condition.We are in the process of working with Henn Co staff to add some additional warning.
City staff has certainly tried to work with our affected residents and have their concerns addressed as affectively as
possible. We have attended weekly construction meetings throughout the summer with the County staff and contractor's
representatives and conveyed our concerns and listened to all the parties involved with this somewhat complex project.
While winter will soon be upon us and the project is being "winterized", we feel the project will proceed as quickly as
possible in the spring. In the meantime, any safety issues that arise will receive pdonty attention.
—Original Message—
From: Dan Campbell
Sent: Monday, November 19, 20012:02 PM
To: Dan Faulkner
Subject RE: Road Construction
1 spoke with Mr. Diemand on Nov.7th and explained what is planned for the travel lanes for the winter because of
incomplete construction to date. Obviously he is frustrated as are we with the incompleteness of the project. I have
inspected the situation on Co. 24 and agree that the transition point he refers to is not good. I have contacted Jerry
Mortenson with Henn. Co. to find out what additional things can be done to alert drivers of the temporary existing short S-
curve transition. I say temporary because this will go away once all four lanes are opened next year. Advance speed
reduction signs have been requested by the city until all four lanes are opened on 24 & 101 next year. It is unfortunate
that completion of the project did not happen this year as planned. Both project updates tried to explain that the main
reason for the project not proceeding as planned was due to the inability of the private utility Co's
(Excel, Reliant,Quest,AT&T)to get their existing lines relocated, which was the case. They are still working north of Medina
Rd and hope to have all their lines clear so that the general contractor(Buffalo Bituminous) will have no obstacles next
spring and can have this project completed by midsummer.
—Original Message—
From: Dan Faulkner
Sent: Monday, November 19, 20017:52 AM
To: Dan Campbell
Cc: Ron Quanbeck
Subject FW. Road Construction
Dan, any comments?
—Original Message—
From: Joy Tierney
Sent Friday, November 16, 20015:12 PM
To: Dan Faulkner
Subject: FW: Road Construction
Dan, will you check into this and get back to me on Monday? Joy T.
—Original Message—
From: K Diemand [mailto:diemandk@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 16, 20012:39 PM
To: jtierney@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject Road Construction
Your Honor,
1 am a resident of the Heather Run development of Plymouth; right in the
middle of the major road project at 101 and 24. Last week, we received our
!jll,I
Iecond report from the city, attempting to explain the lack of progress.
The first such report, received back in July; blamed the weather. This
second report blames the utility companies. The fact is, the total length
i of roadway involved is less than a half -mile, yet access to our neighborhood
will be restricted for more than a year.
Last week, the crews stopped working, erected temporary barriers and Just
went away, sentencing our neighborhood to four or five months of significant
driving hazards. I am particularly concerned about route 24 near the south
entrance to the development. Going west on 24 from the intersection at
Medina Road, drivers are forced to veer to the right to avoid the oncoming
cars. The situation is just as bad coming from the west. With only a few
plastic barrels to separate the lanes, I do not believe there is any way
that there will not be a head-on collision sometime this winter, especially
with snow -slippery roads. There can be no question that this is a serious
accident waiting to happen.
My neighbors and I are disgusted with the lack of progress on this project,
and with the inattention to this fiasco by the Plymouth City Hall and
Council. The residents of this part of Plymouth have been ignored, causing
not only tremendous inconvenience but also real danger. We would greatly
appreciate your involvement to address both of these issues.
Sincerely,
Kim Diemand
3265 Olive Lane North
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17520 45`h Avenue North
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City Council
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear City Council Members:
I am a concerned owner of a Lundgren Brothers home in the Wyndemere Farms
development, and am writing on behalf of all owners in the Wyndemere Farms
development.
As you are aware, there is a pervasive problem with improper water drainage on the
Wyndemere lots and a high water table.
On October 16, 2001, the City held a meeting at City Hall to address the homeowners'
concerns. Inquiries were made as to the City's possible involvement in addressing the
water problem.
Nothing was resolved at the October meeting, however it closed with the City
representatives stating that inquiries would be made into the many issues raised, such as
the residential construction approval process for Lundgren to build on the property and
the City's inspection procedures.
A follow-up meeting was to be scheduled for the City to present their findings. To date
no homeowner of Wyndemere Farms has been notified of a scheduled meeting.
The homeowners of Wyndemere Farms expect to be informed of the results of the City's
investigations, and notified of a scheduled follow-up meeting within 30 days of this
letter.
If there are any questions, please contact me at the above -indicated address. I look
forward to hearing from you shortly.
Regards,
4, /
W. Glenn Edwards, Esq. '
(1--3c)
15230 18th Avenue North, ;509
Plymouth, ?linncsota 53447
6 t +76 ++November 19, 2001
Eric Blank
Park and Recreation Director
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minn. 55447-1482
Dear Eric,
The "Singing Ambassadors of Plymouth" want to express our appreciation to you and the
city for your continuing assistance. Thus enabling us to maintain our quality director and
accompanist so we may continue bringing joy and music to others.
The Plymouth Creek Center is beautiful and we feel very.fortunate to be using it for our
headquarters. The staff and Sara Mittelstaedt have been wonderful.
During our performances we do give recognition to the City of Plymouth for their
cooperation.
The Plymouth Rockers each provide membership contnbutions.for their transportation,
costumes and music.
We understand it is "budget time" again and we are making our request for a $500.00
increase for the year 2002. The "Singing Ambassadors of Plymouth" welcome all seniors,
- thus we are growing and the increase would sure help us to continue to serve the
community.
Thanking you in advance for all of your consideration and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Plymouth Rockers A'
Russ Bjella.
Joyce Hedrix
Co -Presidents
cc: Plymouth City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Sara Mktelstaedt, Sr. Coordinator
November 28, 2001
Russ Bjella and Joyce Hedrix
The Plymouth Rockers
15230 18th Avenue N #509
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Russ and Joyce:
Thank you for your letter of November 19 regarding the Singing Ambassadors. The 2002 budget
does include a $500 increase for the Rockers. For further clarification, 2002 is the last year of a
four year program whereby the City agreed to raise the funding of the Rockers. Starting in the
year 2003, funding for the Rockers will be increased each year, based on merits of the program.
Normally, this would mean a cost of living increase tied back to inflation.
Thank you for your time and interest in this matter.
Have a great holiday season bringing joy wherever you sing.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Manager
jJeity Council
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Ms. Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
Alex and Irina Safyan
16310 291h Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
November 20, 2001
Dear Ms. Tierney:
I
We are writing this letter in order to file a complaint in regards with the state of
construction on 29`" Ave N. and the way our property has been affected by it.
While construction was taking place on the road near our house, the entrance into the
driveway had been deconstructed in order to put in parts of the concrete curb. Our
driveway was just re -done in 1999 and cost us more than $2,000. We were assured that
all the damages would be repaired. After the road had been finished, the hole in the
driveway was filled with asphalt, but in a way which did not resemble its original state at
all. After we had complained, a city employee from the engineering department
examined the site, agreed that the work had been done very sloppily and marked it with a
stick. It had been there for three months before it finally disappeared without any
changes being made to our property.
We contacted the project engineer, Ron Quanbeck who assured us that everything would
be finished up soon. It's been about three months. During that time we attempted to
contact the project engineer, Ron Quanbeck, multiple times, but our calls have never been
returned. So we talked with other employees of the city engineering department who also
promised to take care of the damage.
This fall the weather has been so favorable for any road construction work that it seems
very strange that the city has not been able to keep its word. We've been enjoying the
new road and have sent in the payment of $1,078 as you've requested, however, there is
an obvious damage done to our property. We believe that winter conditions will
deteriorate this damage and would like to have a written update from the city about the
terms of repair.
Sincerely, -17
Alex and Irina Safyan
16310 291h Ave N, Plymouth
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From:
Laurie Ahrens
Sent:
Monday, November 26, 2001 11:52 AM
To:
Kurt Hoffman
Subject:
FW: Schmidt Lake Road, threg lane stripping
Please add this to the CIM response on citizen tracking. Thanks. Laurie
—Original Message—
From: Dan Faulkner
Sent: Monday, November 26, 20019:59 AM
To: 'jim.gohman@visitams.com'
Cc: Ginny Black; Dwight Johnson; Carla Jones; Laurie Ahrens
Subject: Schmidt Lake Road, three lane stripping
I thought I should add one thing to the response that Councilmember Black recently sent to you. I am the Director of Public
Works and Carla Jones is on my Engineering staff. We were made aware of the potential conflict of left turning traffic both
occupying the center turn lane in the area of Trenton Lane and 50th Ave and Schmidt Lk Rd. In this particular stretch of
roadway, there is a limited distance between these two "T" intersections and if an eastbound and westbound driver arrived
at the same time to make a left turn, one driver would have to yield to the other. To help alert drivers of this possibility at
this location, we will be installing "Watch for Opposing Left Turns".
The situation that you were involved in was evidently at another intersection as you indicated the driver actually drove past
an intersection before turning left at the next one. We feel there was and will continue to be a learning and awareness
period that Schmidt Lk Rd drivers had to go through and if there are any additional adjustments that we need to make we
will do so.
I appreciate your concern and as Councilmember Black indicated, we will continue to evaluate the new stripping pattern.
Kurt Hoffman
From: Laurie Ahrens
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 8:56 AM
To: Kurt Hoffman
Subject: FW: Schmidt Lake Road/49th Ave.
Please put this response with the original e-mail in the CIM. Thanks. Laurie
—Original Message—
From: Ginny Black
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 20016:59 AM
To:'Jim Gohman'; Council
Cc: Craig Gerdes; Dwight Johnson; Carla Jones
Subject: RE: Schmidt Lake Road/49th Ave.
John:
Thank you for your comments on Schmidt Lake Road. I have recieved similar comments to yours, as well as many
comments that favor the current configuration of the striping ori the road. Since the Schmidt Lake Road was restriped to a
four lane, early in the '90's, many people have called to register their concerns about the safty of the four lane road. Their
concerns centered mainly on the difficulty of crossing a four lane road way to get to the trail on the north side, and the
speed with which traffic travels.
As a result of these concerns, raised over many years, and a suggestion by several residents that we re -strip the roadway
to a three lane road, the City Traffic Engineer did some research. The research looked at the volumes of traffic on SLR
and whether a three lane stripping was appropriate. Her research found that a three lane stripping could handle the
volume of traffic on this road and that roads with much higher volumes could function well with three lane striping.
This gives you the background and context under which the City made its decision to try a three lane striping on SLR.
However, it does not address the issues you have raised with respect to people in appropriately using the roadway.
Early on, I wittnessed drivers doing some of the things you have have brought to our attention in your e-mail. However,
lately I have seen non of that, although, I have no doubt that some of it is still occurring. The City is monitoring the
situation and is keeping a file on this so that we may evaluate the situation this spring and determine if we will keep the
three lane stripping.
have been observing traffic flow on SLR several times a day nearly everyday since the three lane stripping was
completed. I have observed similar also observed many people using the bike lane, people using the center lane to wait
for traffic while crossing the street, and traffic speed seems to have dropped. It is too soon to draw any conclusions but it
seems that the re -stripping has helped the issues for which the road was re -stripped.
I do need to say, that the events you have brought to our attention are very serious and in no way do I mean to down play
what you have sent us. However, I view these events as very similar to those drivers who habitually run stop signs and
stop lights. This happens on a daily basis as well. In fact, on Monday night I was returning home from Lifetime and a
person ran a stop sign in my neighborhood. I was maybe 50 feet from the intersection. They never even paused but drove
right throught the intersection. This intersection is one block south of SLR on Balsam.
From my perspective this not just a problem on SLR, but a systemic problem of the dirving public. People have the
attitude, that if a law is not convient for them at the time, they can just ignor it, creating these very nasty safty situations
that threaten other peoples health and safty. TThe City really doesn't have the ability to correct that. Only we can change
that. I have forwarded your e-mail to our Police Chief as a means of requesting additional patroling on SLR.
Also, I drive SLR everyday, as I live two blocks south of SLR on Balsam. I travel throught Zachery and Nathan/SLR
intersections many times a day, so I have the opportuntiy to see first hand what is going on. I will continue to observe
what is happening on SLR, as will City Staff. We will evaluate the three lane striping again this spring and decide whether
to leave the three lane stirping or return to 4 lans.
Again, Thanks for your comments we will keep them on file along with all of the other comments and use them in our
evaluation next spring.
Sincerely;
Ginny Black
Plymouth City Council, Ward 4
—Original Message—
From: Jim Gohman
To: council@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Sent: 11/20/2001 10:52 AM
Subject: Schmidt Lake Road/49th Ave.
City Council Members:
I have attached my observations, comments and questions pertaining to
the recent re -stripping of 49th ave. West of Nathan Lane.
My family and I along with our neighbors have safety concerns with the
new lane configuration. I would welcome your response with information
in regard to this issue.
<<Schmidt Lake Rd -49th ave.doc>>
11-20-01
Mayor and Council members:
I am writing to inquire and make comments about the recent changes made to 49`h Ave.
between Northwest Blvd and Nathan Lane, specifically the new paint stripping. My
family and I travel this stretch of road frequently as we live on 52"d Ave., approximately
one block north of 49`h'
Immediately after the paint stripping was completed I called the Plymouth "Traffic
Manager" to inquire as to why the changes were made. I was told that some Plymouth
residents had requested the change specifically to get the addition of the bicycle lane in
both directions for traveling to and from work"on their bicycles. She also told me that the
new stripping with the center turn lane was safer than having two lanes of traffic in each
direction.
Since the change I have had several disturbing, and scary driving experiences on that
stretch of road. An east and a west bound vehicle both traveling in the left turn lane
nearly collided head on as one of the two vehicles traveled through the intersection
without making the left turn. It proceeded to the next intersection, still driving in the left
turn lane, and made the left turn. I was traveling east (in the traffic lane) behind the above
stated eastbound vehicle. This vehicle had to take severe evasive action to avoid the
ultimate collision. As a result, I was required to swerve to the right, through the
eastbound bike lane, and up onto the boulevard before coming to a stop. Thank God no
one was in that bicycle lane when I swerved to avoid the collision.
On several occasions I have observed vehicles using the left turn lane as a passing lane.
Vehicles use this lane to pass both slower moving vehicles as well as those making right
turns.
I believe that the road functioned more efficiently and more safely with two lanes of
traffic in both directions. There was no question as to who or what the center lane is used
for. During heavy traffic times, the intersections at Nathan Lane and at Zachary lane
allowed faster, smoother traffic movement with less confusion. I also believe that with
the addition of snow cover, lane confusion and the safety risk associated with it will
increase greatly.
In conclusion I must express my concern as to the safety of 49th avenue painted/stripped
as it currently is. I have discussed this with several of my neighbors who also feel as I do,
this road is now "an accident waiting to happen." Also, I am asking you, why do we
need a bicycle lane in each direction on that road when we have a paved, approximately
eight foot wide, bicycle/walking path along the entire length of that road? When asked
that same question the Traffic Manager responded that these bicyclists needed the lanes
because they felt it was not safe to ride on the current bike path at the speed they wished
to travel because of other bicyclists and pedestrians using the path. What do you propose
these people do when they come to the intersection of Nathan Lane? If their destination is
not United Hardware, Holiday, or the Phone Company, they must use the current bike
path.
I am asking that you have the road restored to its former paint -stripping configuration.
Please do it for the safety of our children that use the bike path on the one side of the
road. Do it for the safety of the daily automobile commuters. Do it for the safety of those
who requested the bike lanes in both directions as it is not safe for them as it is currently
painted.
Sincerely,
Jim Gohman
10615 52nd Ave. N
Plymouth, Mn. 55442
Jim.Gohman@visitams.com
Kurt Hoffman
From: Web Contact
Sent Wednesday, November 21, 2001 8:39 AM
To: Kurt Hoffman
Subject: FW: Schmidt lake road is a hazard with new lane design
—Original Message—
From: ngohman [mailto:ngohmanCa msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 20018:16 PM
To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: Schmidt lake road is a hazard with new lane design
Hello Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer.....
I am hopeful all will get this email.
I am a resident of Plymouth and live just north of Schmidt Lake road off of 51st avenue north (east of Zachary). I was surprised by the new lane design after the completion of tht
overlay. Yes, we did get one letter (just one) about the new lane design. To our surprise, it was immediately changed.
The new lane design is a huge hazard not only to vehicles, but also to pedestrians. Just today, a friend of mine came over and as she was coming in, had a near accident by anothe
vehicle confused by the lane design. Not that one near accident was bad enough, when she left, it happened again.
I have witnessed a number of near misses on Schmidt lake road. I also witness cars racing to get into the "one lane".
The road is a hazard to pedestrians since they now have moved off the path and into the roadway to walk.
Who's idea was this?
What do we have to do to change it back to a more safe design?
Does someone have to get hurt before the city realizes the huge mistake it made?
I am very concerned now that we are entering winter. The plows do a great job. But as we all know, in MN, they can not be out all the time. Roads get snow covered. What
happens with the lane design during snowfall?
Please - immediately reconsider this hazardous lane design and change it back.
I hope to hear from the City on this email. Also, is there anything else we can do?
It seems silly to circulate a petition about the way a road was poorly laid out with its lane design after an overlay project.
Please help and keep our streets safe.
Thanks for listening- I hope to hear from you soon.
Nancy Gohman
11/21/01
Communities In Collaboration Council
"Families First"
Uniting
Communities of November 18, 2001
Business
Education
Health
Faith
Families
Government
Neighborhoods
Social Services
Located in:
Corcoran
Maple Grove
Medicine Lake
Medina
Minnetonka
Orono
Plymouth
Wayzata
Dear CICC Members,
(1--4b)
I am enclosing a letter we received from Yvonne O'Connor expressing some concerns
with the CICC, as well as a letter Carol Bergenstal has sent in response to Yvonne
O'Connor's letter. The Executive Committee met with Carol and discussed the letter.
We felt that we should inform the entire council about the matter. The Executive
Committee approved Carol's letter and hope that it has helped Yvonne understand the
CICC, our practices and our funding. If anyone has any questions about this matter please
feel free to call Carol or any Executive Committee member.
Sincerely,
Ramona Steadman
Communities in Collaboration Council Chair
P.O. Box 47334 305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763.745.5264 Fax: 763.745.5268 E-mail: bergenstal®uswest.net
November 5, 2001
Dear Brenda Heim Chair of Communities in Collaboration Council &
Carol Bergenstal:
I have some concerns regarding Communities in Collaboration Council (CICC); Wayzata
District, and would like to see a review or audit of their practices and funds.
First let me outline my understanding of the goals and funding for CICC. Last year I was invited
to attend the CICC meetings by Mayor Tierney and Judy Johnson (Council at Large) after I
spoke at a City Council meeting regarding after school care at Wayzata West Middle School. I
attended several CICC meetings, where I learned that CICC is a community group made up of
representatives from different organizations for the purpose of addressing issues concerning
'children at risk'. This group is funded through various sources. Primarily federal, state, city and
private community grants. Mainly, however. through the Local Collaborative Time Study
(LCTS). All of these constitutes taxpayer dollars. The intention of funds received from LCTS
are for early prevention services within our communities to help children. The LCTS allows the
state to secure federal funds for collaboratives. such as CICC. to develop and expand early
intervention and prevention services for children and families. Some of these are: mentoring
services. in-home crisis assistance. school based mental health coordination and services to
students in middle school. _mother voal is the development of a seamless system of services.
There are some issues from this past year that have driven me to question the motivation of this
group. From my personal experience there has been very little accountability and the goals are
not being met. My concern is that you say you represent 'children at risk' and that you receive
fiords from our tax dollars towards that goal; however, those served are a very small group.
There are others striving towards those goals without the benefit of grants that do wish to serve
the broader public and I was led to believe that someone -from CICC was working with those
people. I am concerned about the lack of cohesiveness and accountability within CICC and
although I am not currently an approved member of CICC I am still affected directly by
decisions that are made at CICC and feel that an audit or review of practices at CICC are called
for.
I'd also like to outline just a few circumstances that I have personally experienced.
One CICC meeting while trying to outline a plan, the question was asked about the lack of
cohesiveness with this group and other groups working independently in the district, such as,
Parents Special Education Advisory Council (PSEAC), Youth Advisory Council and the PTAs.
It was suggested that we have someone or a group of people on a committee to participate with
these groups to bring cohesiveness and a concerted effort to the community. I was surprised to
find that this position was in place and that it was a paid position. I was also told that it was a
touchy subject and not to bring it up.
An example of this particular disconnect is lack of representation of PSEAC. I asked if a
representative of PSEAC could attend the meetings. The answer at the time was yes. I gave the
name of someone in PSEAC and was told that they would contact this person regarding meeting
times. They have not been contacted. When I asked about this there was denial about ever having
said it was ok. In fact I was told that there were committees to appoint people to CICC, not just
anyone could participate. In fact, Fran Beard represented PSEAC. This was a surprise to me. I
chair PSEAC and I have yet to see her at a meeting.
In addition, I have been asked by members of PSEAC, WWMS PTA and members of the
community in general what is the local collaborative doing to meet the goals as outlined and how
are they working with the various mental health agencies to achieve those goals? How are the
funds being spent? How is this communicated to the public? How is CICC working with other
committees to achieve common goals? For example, where does the 3400 that Wayzata West
-Middle School (WWMS) PTA contribute to Parenting With Vision through CICC through the
District Liaison committee go towards? Is CICC working with the Youth Advisory Council
towards their Teen Center'? Is CICC helping to fund the pilot program at WW114S for the grief -
counseling program through Methodist Hospital? Is CICC even aware of this effort? Are there
other efforts by other committees that CICC should be helping to coordinate and are not? And
finally what actions are being taken by the CICC towards after-school care at WWMS?
Personally I have experienced confusion with CICC through attempts to obtain services that are
supposedly funded in part by CICC. First, I asked about mental health referrals. I had heard
about Wavzata Local Link through David Hoy and Associates. However, I was told by CICC.
that I did not qualify and no explanation was given. Eventually. through the district social
worker. Denise Biesanz. I was able to connect with David Hoy & Associates and Wavzata Local
Link. I also went through the Wayzata Community Clinic (funded in part by CICC). There was
some disconnect there as well. Partly due to information received by CICC and information the
:.linic had. I did report these inconsistencies to CICC. If a goal of CICC is to be a seamless
system of services they are doing a eery poor job.
Another incident involved the Ridgedale YMCA and the Friday teen nights. We had a very bad
experience. I brought this to the attention of CICC, because CICC partially funds the YVIC A and
the YMCA director sits on this Council. My concern is that instead of serving 'children at risk'
they are creating `children at risk'. I realize that CICC is not directly accountable for what
happens at the YMCA or through the Y -Start program, however, they should be concerned and
aware of what is happening in programs that they are supporting financially.
Your response is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time in reviewing my ocncerns.
S' erely,
vonne O'Connor
405 Olive Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 258-0909
Cc: Mayor Joy Tierney
Judy Johnson (Council at Large)
Sue Freeberg, PSEAC
Dr. Beilfuss, Superintendent
David Hoy & Associates
Anita Lancello, YMCA
Lori Fildes, Special Education Director
Denise Biesenz
Debra Saxhaug, MAC'
Veronica Schultz, Hennepin County Collaborative
MN Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health Division
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Children's Mental Health
Collaboratives: Meeting. the
needs of children and families
Through Children with emotional disorders and their families frequently seek services from
collaboratives, many agencies because no-one agency offers all the services they need. As they go from
agency to agency, they often receive duplicative and fragmented care. To provide a
children with more cohesive array of services, Children's Mental Health Collaboratives now over
families an alrernative—a local, integrated system of care.
emotional disorders
_fZnd a full array of To form a Children's Mental Health Collaborative, a community brings together
representatives from at least one county, school or special education cooperative,
services and more corrections and local mental health organization. Parents and representarives from
cohesive care. ocher agencies are typically part of their local Children's Vfental Health Collaborative.
The collaborative offers families a unified, single plan of care no matter what syscem
children enter so that they get the help they need in a coordinated manner.
Through this partnership, the Minnesota Deparrment of Human Services (DHS), in
conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Minnesota Department
of Health, and Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning, works to
provide training, technical assistance and supports to collaboratives. DHS also makes
funds available to collaboratives for their work with children and families.
Thousands of children benefit from collaboratives' services
Currently, 23 Children's Mental Health Collaborarives serve families in 31 counties
in Minnesota, including all Twin Cities metropolitan counties. Collaboratives
have helped more than 5,200 children and project that number will double by
the year 2000.
To determine the improvements in children with emotional disorders, collaboratives
use as indicators:
■ increased school attendance
■ reduced violent behavior
■ increased levels of functioning
■ high satisfaction with service delivery among families whose children have
becn involved with collaboratives.
Collaboratives provide integrated systems of care
With this children's mental health system redesign, collaboratives provide both formal
and informal care while building on communities' strengths to provide better services
to children with emotional disorders.
■ Children's mental health collaborarives may merge with other coordinating
groups in their community, including family services collaboratives and local
coordinating councils.
444 Lafayette Road Norrh • Sams Paul Minnesota • 55155 • Marrh 1999
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Early intervention and prevention services help families with children who arc at
risk of:
■ failing in school
■ poor physical or mental health
■ participating in illegal activities
■ experiencing abuse or neglect.
All are potential indicators that these children are at risk of out -of -home placement.
Collaboratives offer prevention, early intervention services
The LCTS allows the state to secure federal funds for collaborarives to develop and
expand early incervenrion and prevention services for children and familia that
promote collaborative decision making and service delivery systems changes while
meeting the individual needs of children.
The cbllaboratives' services, which are very diverse, include:
a parent aides
■ mentoring Services
■ third shift day care
■ in-home crisis assistance
■ respite for families with children with severe emotional disturbances
s projects to diver: juveniles away from crime and into other activities
■ school-based mental health coordination and services to students in
middle school.
444 Lafayette Road North - Saint Pau4 Minnesota - 55155 - March 1999
Local Collaborative Time Study:
y
Funding services for children
Using Local
The Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) is a federal funding source intended
Collaborative Time
to enhance the work of Familv Service Collaborarives and Children's Mental Health
Collaborarives. Family Service Collaboratives; are coordinated at the Minnesota
Study funds, 62
Department of Children, Families and Learning, and Children's Mental Health
collaboratives
Collaboratives are coordinated at the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
The rime study is a means of generating new federal money for the collaborarives
rhrou pout
g
by statistically measuring the percentage of time spent on local activities that help
children and families. Local staff of school districts, public health and corrections
the state have
systems must participare in the effort for a collaborative to claim federal
helped children at
reimbursement through the time study. Since DHS initiated this program in 1995,
an estimated 200,000 children have received services funded through LCTS.
'':sP Ofout-of-.home
Children and families benefit from LCTS funds
placement.
Federal funds received from LCTS activities are intended to help families wick
children who have risk factors that could lead to placement in group homes, foster
homes, emergency shelters and residential treatment centers. The funds are available
to the Family Service and Children's Mental Health Collaboratives for expanding
early intervention and prevention services in Minnesota communities to help children -
remain in their homes.
Early intervention and prevention services help families with children who arc at
risk of:
■ failing in school
■ poor physical or mental health
■ participating in illegal activities
■ experiencing abuse or neglect.
All are potential indicators that these children are at risk of out -of -home placement.
Collaboratives offer prevention, early intervention services
The LCTS allows the state to secure federal funds for collaborarives to develop and
expand early incervenrion and prevention services for children and familia that
promote collaborative decision making and service delivery systems changes while
meeting the individual needs of children.
The cbllaboratives' services, which are very diverse, include:
a parent aides
■ mentoring Services
■ third shift day care
■ in-home crisis assistance
■ respite for families with children with severe emotional disturbances
s projects to diver: juveniles away from crime and into other activities
■ school-based mental health coordination and services to students in
middle school.
444 Lafayette Road North - Saint Pau4 Minnesota - 55155 - March 1999
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Communities In Collaboration Council
"Families First"
November 19, 2001
Uniting
Yvonne O'Connor
Communities of
1405 Olive Lane N
Business
#313
Plymouth, MN 55447
Education
Dear Yvonne,
Health
Faith
The Communities in Collaboration Council (CICC) was established in 1993 to help build
a healthy, nurturing community for the children and youth who live in the eight
Families
municipalities within the geographic boundaries of the Wayzata School District. Our
mission is to promote collaborative planning and development among all aspects of the
Government
community in order to build assets for youth. The CICC is dedicated to improving the
social, emotional, educational, and economic outcomes of all children, adolescents and
Neighborhoods
their families living in the Wayzata School District by mitigating risk factors and
Social Services
enhancing protective factors and for the purpose of creating an integrated service delivery
system for children, adolescents, and their families. A copy of our goals for this year is
enclosed.
Located in: The Wayzata School District is the fiscal agent for the CICC and our funds are audited
Corcoran each year as a part of the District's audit process. Enclosed is a copy of the FY 2001
audit report. If you have further questions about the report, please contact Jim Brandl,
Maple Grove Director of Community Education, 763-745-5202, and he will be happy to meet with you.
Medicine Lake Support for the CICC comes from federal funding (Local Collaborative Time Study
funds), a state grant, the Wayzata School District and several municipalities within the
Medina school district. Our income for FY 2001 was $29,329. As coordinator of the CICC, I am
Minnetonka a paid, part-time employee.
Orono The CICC is also responsible for overseeing the distribution of LCTS funds within our
community. Donna Marget (Coordinator of Early Childhood Special Services for
Plymouth Wayzata) is the chair of the LCTS Grant Review Committee of the CICC. That
committee is composed of representatives from the CICC, the school district, parents,
Wayzata Hennepin County, the faith community and the business community.
LCTS funds are distributed approximately twice a year, dependent upon the receipt of
funds by the school district, which is not necessarily on a regular cycle. Our last funding
round was in April 2001. A list of those grant recipients is included for your review. The
next funding round is scheduled for January 2002. If you have specific questions about
the LCTS granting process, please contact Donna Marget at 763-745-5042 or me.
P.O. Box 47334 305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763.745.5264 Fax: 763.745.5268 E-mail: bergenstal@uswest.net
CICC members are provided with a list of the grants and, in fact, vote final approval for
distribution of those funds. An important role for each CICC member is to relay
information about CICC activities back to the organization or constituency he/she
represents. Thus, information is distributed to the School Board. City Councils, local
social service organizations, the faith community, etc.
Eric Jungels, a senior at WHS and a member of the Plymouth Youth Advisory Council, is
a member of the CICC. He began his involvement with the CICC last year specifically to
maintain a communication link between the CICC and the Plymouth Youth Advisory
Council. Due to Eric's involvement with the football program at WHS, he has been
unable to attend CICC meetings this fall, but certainly has provided valuable feedback to
us over the past year. As a CICC member, he receives all of the minutes and additional
information about CICC issues on a regular basis. You will note that the Plymouth
Youth Advisory Council received an LCTS grant this year for $3,875 to fund the Youth
Town Forum, the Youth Service Awards and youth participation in the League of
Minnesota Cities State Conference for Youth. A second WHS student, Katie Becker, is
also a member of the CICC.
The availability of appropriate, safe after school activities for children of all ages is a
high priority for the CICC. We are currently in the process of conducting a survey of all
activity providers (including schools, the cities, the YMCA, faith communities, the
libraries, etc.) to determine what activities are currently available after school to our
youth and where gaps (both in terms of age groups and types of activities) may exist.
Activity leaders have been asked to respond to the survey by November 30, 2001. The
information will then be compiled and returned to activity leaders for their review. On
January 31, 2002, there will be a Youth Providers' Summit to consider the information
that has been collected and determine how best to address the needs of our youth. The
need for a youth center or coffee house will most certainly be a part of that conversation
and the Plymouth Youth Advisory Council will certainly be part of our continuing
decision making process.
Sue Freeberg, a member of the Parent Special Education Advisory Council, is a new
member of the CICC. We welcome her involvement and look forward to the added
insight she will be able to provide.
I have been a participant on the Wayzata PTA/0 Liaison Council for over 10 years.
Although I have not been able to attend all of the Liaison meetings this fall due to
conflicts with meetings for the Alliance for Families and Children of Hennepin County, I
receive all of the minutes and am in daily contact with Charlene Barghini, the District
staff liaison to the Council. This year, on various occasions, I have asked Debbie
Ammentorp, Jane Guffy, Colleen Wier or Charlene, to carry messages relating to the
CICC to the Liaison Council.
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Five years ago, members of the PTA/0 Liaison Council expressed their mutual
frustration over the inability of individual PTA/Os to attract significant audience
members for special speakers. It was agreed that it might be more effective for PTA/Os
to pool their resources and host district -wide events that would be of interest to all
parents. As a result, the Parenting Forum and the Parenting with Vision lecture series
were developed. Funding for these events comes from the $400 contribution of each
school and from Parent Involvement dollars that our district received from the state. A
copy of the budget for the Forum and the Parenting With Vision lecture series is
enclosed. As you see, a significant portion of the money is used for the honorariums paid
to each speaker ($300) and for the publicity for the events. This budget is presented to the
PTA/0 Liaison Council each spring when a request is made for continued support of
these programs. Since the inception of the program, there has been 100% support from
the schools. Evaluations for the Parenting Forum and the lecture series have been
uniformly positive.
These parenting events require a huge commitment on the part of a small army of
volunteers. Debbie A.mmentorp (763-557-7166) is the volunteer chair of the Parenting
Forum this year, and she would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Growing Through Grief is a school support program sponsored by Park Nicollet Health
Services. This year Mick Johnson, President of the Park Nicollet Foundation,
approached Superintendent Paul Beilfuss about providing Growing Through Grief in the
Wayzata School District. Dr. Beilfuss welcomed the idea and told the CICC -of this
decision. We understand that a Growing Through Grief support group will start at
Wayzata West Middle School in January 2002. As a member of the Park Nicollet
Foundation Board of Directors, I am well aware of this marvelous program and am
delighted that it will soon be available to some of our students. The Park Nicollet
Foundation will pay for the first six months of Growing Through Grief. Following that,
we understand that this program may need continuing funding through LCTS funds in
which case the LCTS Grant Review Committee will review the grant proposal.
The Wayzata Local Link is supported through LCTS funds. The CICC, however, has no
involvement whatsoever in referring clients to these services. Professionals (counselors,
social workers; etc.) in the Wayzata school district make all referrals to Wayzata Local
Link.
The Wayzata Community Clinic is funded solely by Park Nicollet Health Services with
the endorsement of the Wayzata School District. No CICC funds or LCTS funds support
the clinic. I am sure Plymouth Council Member Judy Johnson would be happy to share
with you the background that resulted in this decision. The CICC has, however, been
instrumental in the establishment of a Clinic Advisory Group made up of community
members including a school nurse, school social worker, a representative from the faith
community, a representative from Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners,
representatives from the business community, and representatives from Park Nicollet. If
you have specific concerns regarding care you received at the Community Clinic, I urge
you to contact Dr. Chris Johnson at 612-868-0136. Dr. Johnson volunteers to provide
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medical supervision for the clinic and would appreciate hearing from you if you were
dissatisfied with the services you received.
We are sorry to hear that you have had a bad experience at the Friday Teen Nights at the
Ridgedale YMCA. The CICC has no direct connection with that program, although you
are correct that Anita Lancello, Executive Director of the YMCA, is a member of the
CICC. If you have a specific issue you would like us to relate to her, please let us know.
LCTS funds do support the after school programs that are provided in partnership with
the YMCA. Once again, if you have a specific incident about which you are concerned,
please let us know.
The work of a collaborative is on going and often difficult. While the CICC is proud of
our accomplishments, we agree that continued improvements and more concerted efforts
to provide a seamless system of services to the families in our community are necessary.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. The CICC meets the second
Thursday of each month, usually in Room A 413 at Central Middle School at 3:30 PM.
The meetings are open to the public, and you are welcome to attend.
Please feel free to contact us again if you have further questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Carol Bergenstal
Enclosures
cc:
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth Council Member Judy Johnson
Sue Freeberg, Parent Special Education Advisory Council
Dr. Paul Beilfuss, Superintendent of Wayzata Schools
David Hoy & Associates
Anita Lancello, Ridgedale YMCA
Lori Fildes, Director of Special Services
Debra Saxhaug, MACMH
Veronica Schulz, Hennepin County Children, Family & Adult Services Department
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health Division
Debbie Ammentorp
Chris Johnson, MD
CICC Members
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2001- 2002 CICC GOALS
1. MENTAL AND PHYISCAL HEALTH
(Aligns with Alliance and County/School Partnership Goal #1)
Goal: Promote improved access to mental health care and medical care
for children and youth in the Wayzata School District
Action Steps:
■ Review the evaluation of the Mental Health Community
Project to determine its effectiveness at the pre-school and
high school levels.
■ Seek additional funding to continue the Project.
■ Continue dialogue with local nursery school and day care
providers to insure that mental health needs of students are
addressed on a timely and satisfactory basis.
■ Coordinate with the Leadership Action Group for
Children's Mental Health Change in the development of
pilot projects to address mental health issues in our
community.
■ Increase awareness and use of the Wayzata Community
Clinic:
2. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
(Aligns with Alliance and County/Schools Partnership Goal #5)
Goal: Promote the establishment of safe and inviting environments for
students in our community to gather.
Action Steps:
o Facilitate increased availability of after school activities
and mentoring to all middle schools in the Wayzata School
District.
o Encourage partnerships with the YMCA, libraries, social
service organizations and faith communities, etc., to
provide these services.
o Work with the Plymouth Youth Advisory Council and
support their planning initiative for a teen center/coffee
house in our community.
o With the Advisory Council, conduct a survey of high
school students regarding interest in a teen center/coffee
house in our community.
o With the Advisory Council, conduct a thorough review of
the effectiveness of other teen centers in the west metro
area.
o Evaluate location possibilities in our community.
3. IMPROVED CULTURAL AWARENESS (SUCCESSFUL
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DESEGREGATION PLAN)
(Aligns with Alliance and County/Schools Partnership Goal #2)
Goal: Help facilitate an environment of tolerance and understanding in
our community
Action Steps:
o Based on the work of Dr. Ruby Payne, develop a presentation on
cultural awareness to be shared by all CICC members with local
service organizations, city councils, faith communities, etc.
o Work with PTA Liaison to identify families interested in being
"partners" to families coming to Wayzata through the
desegregation plan.
4. PARENT EDUCATION
(Aligns with Alliance and County/Schools Partnership Goal #4)
Goal: Promote increased parent involvement within the schools and
community and increase parent understanding of the 40 developmental
assets.
Action Steps:
• Coordinate the CICC's involvement with the Parenting with Vision
lecture series (series of five evening lectures on issues of parental
concern), the Parenting Forum (half/day event held annually in
February) and the Families First newsletter (distributed three times
a year to 7,500 families in the Wayzata School District).
• Emphasize the importance of parent education in the areas of
alcohol and chemical health issues through the series describe
above. Coordinate these efforts with the Wayzata/Plymouth Area
Chemical Health Commission.
• By July 2001, assist the Family Life 1" steering group with the
process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status. (Family Life 1s` is the
grassroots initiative that grew out of a CICC Parenting With Vision
lecture presented by Dr. Bill Doherty. The mission of the group is
to create a community where family life is honored and respected.)
Alliance and County/School Partnership Goals
1. PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HEALTHY CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Both physical and mental health problems can become barriers to successful
functioning. Ensuring that adequate health and mental health services are
available, affordable and accessible to children and adults is critical to achieving
this outcome.
2. SAFE AND STABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Effective prevention, early identification and intervention services are needed to
reduce the need for costly out -of -home placements for children and adults, reduce
levels of abuse and neglect, and increase the ability of children and adults to
function successfully in their homes, schools and communities. Contributing to
the development of affordable housing will stabilize families and individuals and
promote safe communities.
3. CHILDREN THRIVE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ARE READY FOR
SCHOOL
Overcoming barriers to early child development and providing the support
children need to start and complete school successfully will maximize the
opportunity for children to become successful, contributing adults.
4. CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
Coordinated school support initiatives, including efforts to stabilize families in
their communities and link children and families with prevention and early
intervention services, should result in higher levels of school success for children.
There is a significant correlation between school attendance and academic
achievement, and strategies need to be developed to support every student
attending school and class 95% of the time.
5. ALL YOUTH EXHIBIT POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
A broad range of prevention and early intervention strategies is needed for both at
risk children and those currently served by the Juvenile Justice System to reduce
the incidence and seriousness of delinquent behaviors.
1976 *******************
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RUDIT
RUDIT
CURRENT
1977 CICC GRRNT 595
N0.
1999-08
2008-81
2081-02
2082-03 2083-04 2004-05
1978 *::.******..:ss****
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=--------
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1979 C. E. S. Leuy
8.801
1980 GRRNTS
0.321
10.208
14.700
16.200
16.208 16.280 16.200
1981 Handicap leuy
0.882
1982 Rdult Education
8.165
1983 Ice Rrena
0.169
1984 Swim Lessons
0.161
1985 Pool Rdmissions
0.162
1986 Pool Rentals
8.163
1987 Field Trips
0.181
1988 Building Rental
0.182
1989 Technition Charges
8.186
1990 Custodial 0. T.
8.187
1991 Superuisors
8.188
1992 Cooks 0. T.
0.189
1993 Misc. D Interest
8.172
8.779
0.972
0.880
8.880 8.888 0.800
1994 Partner Fees
8.858
15.843
13.657
16.483
16.483 16.483 16.483
1995 Youth Education
8.061
1996
---------
---------
---------
--------- --------- ---------
1997 Total Reuenue
26.822
29.329
32.683
32.683 32.683 32.683
1998 % Change
#REF!
12.7%
11.4%
0.0% 8.0% 8.0%
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 Management
8.185
"
2007 Program Coordinator
8.122
21.185
22.268
23.810
24.524 25.268 26.818
2008 Instructors - Hourly
8.131
2009
0.132
2010
0.134
8.088
0.888
0.880
0.008 0.888 0.800
2011 Secretary
8.138
2012 0. T. Cooks
0.147
2013 Part Time Custodial
0.157
2014 0. T. Custodial *
0.159
2015 Bldg. Superuisors
8.161
2016 General Rides
8.166
0.880
8.880
0.888
8.808 0.008 0.888
2017 Substitute Rssistant
0.168
8.888
8.888
8.880
8.888 0.808 8.888
2018 FRCILITRTORS
0.181
0.808
8.808
8.888
8.088 8.888 8.888
2019 Instructors - Contra
8.183
8.880
8.880
8.880
0.088 0.880 0.808
2020 0. T. Technicians
8.194
0.808
2021 Home Base Salaries
0.195
0.800
8.888
8.800
8.880 0.688 8.880
2022 Attendant - Public St 8.196
2023 Rttendant - Swim Le 8.197
2024 Rttendant - Swim Re 0.198
2025 Rttendant - Other
0.199
2026 Fringe Benefits
8.295
2.789
2.855
3.333
3.433 3.536 3.642
2027 Transfers
0.998
2028
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2029 Sub Total - Compensation
23.814
25.115
27.143
27.958 28.796 29.660
2030 % of Total
#REF!
5.5%
8.1%
3.0% 3.8% 3.8%
2031
35
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-:33 CICC GRRNT 595
No.
1999-08
2008-01
2001-02
2002-83
2003-04
2004-85
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---------
--'?35 Contracted Seruices
0.311
0.800
0.880
8.888
8.008
8.808
0.888
2-136 Subscriptions
8.314
2:37 Instructional Supplie
0.325
2^38 Postage
8.329
0.612
1.258
1.288
1.326
1.366
1.407
='039 General Supplies
8.335
0.625
1.851
1.083
1.115
1.148
1.183
2040 Refunds
8.339
2041 Building Repairs
8.351
2042 Rduertisements
0.380
0.808
8.880
8.808
8.888
8.000
8.808
2043 Uoid
8.385
8.880
0.806
0.008
0.088
8.800
0.808
2044 Inter Dept Chgback
8.398
2045 Contractual Seruices
8.401
8.880
8.800
8.880
8.880
8.888
0.808
2046 Instructor - Cont. N.
0.483
2047 Instructor -Cont. Hr.
0.405
2048 Printing
0.422
0.560
0.462
8.476
0.498
0.585
8.520
2049 Eqip/Duplication
0.428
8.888
0.808
0.880
8.008
8.008
8.888
2050 Rentals
0.430
8.538
0.808
8.800
0.800
0.808
0.008
2051 Uoid
8.435
2052 Gas & Oil
0.448
2053 Transportation
0.442
2054 Telephone
0.452
0.080
0.088
8.800
8.000
8.808
0.080
2055 Utility Chargeback
8.456
2056 Equipment Repair
8.462
2057 Food
8.498
8.872
8.368
8.371
8.382
0.393
8.485
2058 Instructional Equipm
0.523
2059 Operating Equipment
8.530
2060 Uoid
8.818
8.888
0.888
8.888
8.888
8.880
8.808
2061 Prof. Deuel/Mileage
8.815
8.537
8.465
1.524
1.578
1.617
1.665
2062 Prof. Dues/Members
0.828
8.137
8.395
0.407
8.419
0.432
8.445
2063 Field Trips
8.904
8.888
8.808
0.088
8.808
8.888
8.088
2064 Miscellaneous
8.916
8.830
8.888
8.888
8.008
0.088
8.808
2065
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2066 Sub Total - Other Expense
3.183
3.983
5.148
5.302
5.461
5.625
2067 % of Total
12%
14%
16%
16%
16%
16%
2068
2069 Total EHpenditures
26.917
29.898
32.291
33.260
34.257
35.285
2070 % Change
#REF!
8.1%
11.8%
3.0%
3.8%
3.8%
2071
2072 Reuenues Minus EHpenditur
-8.895
8.231
0.392
-8.577
-1.574
-2.682
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077 FINAL BALANCE:
3.299
3.530
3.922
3.345
1.771
-0.831
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
'
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
36
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CICC 595 1999-00 2008-01 2001-02 2082-03 2003-04 2004-05
***** --------- --------- --------- ---------
State Grant
10
15
16
16
16
16
Fees Fr Rentals
15
14
16
16
16
16
Other Reuenue
8
--------- ---------
0
---------
8
---------
8
---------
8
---------
0
Total Reuenue
$26
$29 '
$33
$33
$33
$33
Change
#REF!
12.7%
11.4%
0.6%
0.0%
0.8%
Direct Compensation P Ben
24
25
27
28
29
.30
Other Expenditures
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
5
---------
5
---------
6
Total EHpenditures
$27
$29
$32
$33
$34
$35
Change
#REF!
8.1%
11.8%
3.8%
3.8%
3.8%
Reuenue Minus E»penditure (S1) $8 $8 (S1) (S2) (S3)
1
Ending Fund Balance $3 $3 $4 $3 $1 fSl)
113
Local Collaborative Time Study Grants
Awarded April 30, 2001
Grant Recipient
Amount Awarded
Purpose
Plymouth Youth Advisory
$3,875
Fund the Youth Town
Council
Forum, Youth Service
Awards and youth
participation in the League
of Minnesota Cities State
Conference for Youth
City of Plymouth
$10,000
Construction of skate park
WHS Link Program
$15,000
Staff support for this
(Wayzata High School)
community -building
program at the high school
Communities in
$10,000
General operating support
Collaboration Council
Families First Newsletter
$22706
Publication of two issues of
(Communities in
Families First
Collaboration Council
Early Childhood Mental
$44,000
Staff support to provide
Health Project
coordination of mental
health services for young
children
Wayzata Local Link
$20,000
In-home family therapy
services to reduce chronic
barriers to school success
Kids Care Connection
$15,000
Day-care for children from
low-income families
Teens Alone
$6,500
Counseling and services for
teens with family conflicts
Wayzata Central Middle
$12,000
After school programming
School After School
for youth
Program
Wayzata East Middle
$12,000
After school programming
School After School
for youth
Program
Storefront
$20,000
Home-based counseling for
students at risk of out of
home placement
Responsible Solutions for
$20,000
Alternative to out-of-school
Violence Prevention
detention for students and
(Wayzata Public Schools)
their families
TOTAL
$191,081
• 2000 - 2001 PARENTING BUDGET - FINAL
INCOME
Budget
Actual
Parent Involvement Money
$4,000.00
$10,488.00
PTA/LO Liaison
$3,850.00
$3,850.00
1999-2000 Balance
$1,250.00
TOTAL INCOME
$9,100.00
$14,338.00
EXPENSES
PARENTING WITH VISION LECTURE SERIES
Honorarium for Speakers (5 x $300)
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Publicity (xeroxing of brochures and flyers)
$1,800.00
$480.00
Misc Expenses
$100.00
Staff Support - 50 hours
$750.00
$750.00
TOTAL
$4,150.00
$2,730.00
PARENTING THOSE WONDERFUL AND CRAZY KIDS V
PR
$3,500.00
$2,494.32
Keynote Honorarium
$300.00
$300.00
Marketplace
$200.00
$203.07
Food
$500.00
$416.77
Workshops
$600.00
$683.79
Staff support (100 hours x $15)
$1,500.00
In -Kind (100 hours of staff support, janitor fees and day care)
TOTAL
$5,100.00
$5,597.95
TOTAL EXPENSES (PWV & FORUM)
$9,250.00
$8,327.95
FUNDS REMAINING
$6,010.05
(1--4c)
November 21, 2001
The Honorable Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Joy:
Thank you so much for participating in our Housing Week kick-off. We estimate
that a crowd of around 400+ people enjoyed the beautiful night on Lake Street.
Your presence and participation was such a wonderful addition to our event.
Thanks too for the wonderful support from the City of Plymouth in lending us its
showmobile again this year for the event. It gives us such a great stage on the
street!
As the weather turns colder and Bob settles into his tent, we pause to give .
thanks for all the wonderful people who are helping to make our Housing Week
campaign a success. Bob's Sleep Out is so very important to the hundreds of
families who benefit from IOCP's ability to help meet their housing needs. As of
this morning, we have raised $225,000 toward our Housing Week goal of
$500,000. Thanks again for the role you played to kick off the campaign.
Sincerely,
Iva
LaDonna Hoy
Exeuctive Director
110 Grand Avenue South, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1872 952/473-2436 Fax 952/473-4337
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
November 27, 2001
Aaron Demro
3235 Lanewood Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Aaron:
(I --4d)
Thank you for your letter regarding the effect of construction on the natural areas and wildlife in
Plymouth. During the past two decades, there has been considerable growth in the City. The
population has increased from 30,000 to nearly 66,000 today. This growth means more homes and
businesses are needed for residents to live, work, and shop.
While recognizing the rights of land owners to develop their property, the City Council has been
proactive in protecting the environment. The City Council frequently places conditions on
development approvals, including such things as additional landscaping, in order to maintain green
space. The Council has adopted tree preservation policies and wetland buffer policies that apply to
all new developments. In 1995, Plymouth voters approved the purchase of open space in the City in
order to protect some of our most unique natural sites. Four significant sites were purchased and
protected from future development.
The City is currently planning an exciting project called the Northwest Greenway. Over the next
two decades, a greenway corridor will be developed made up of trails and open space which will
create a corridor for wildlife, link recreation facilities, and showcase the area's lakes and wetlands.
This area is roughly. bounded by County Road 47 on the north, Schmidt Lake Road on the south, I-
494 on the east, and Peony Lane on the west. The Northwest Greenway is a very complex project
that ranges from land preservation to multi -use trails to opportunities for a living farm. We believe
that this is our most significant effort yet to protect natural areas for future generations to enjoy.
I hope this letter has answered your questions. Thank you again for taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
Z'il-2- az
v
Joy Tierney
Mayor
PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place'To Live
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