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NOVEMBER 16, 2001
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7: 00 PM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7.- 00 PM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7: 00 PM
2. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 6.00 PM
3. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 7: 00 PM
4. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 &
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
5. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 6: 00 PM
6. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7: 00 PM
7. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER S, 7: 00 PM
8. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7: 00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, 2001-2006,
Plymouth Creek Center
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Interview Board &
Commission Candidates, Plymouth Creek Center
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
YO UTH AD VISOR Y COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
ROUND—UP, Council Chambers
YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Public Safety
Training Room. Agenda is attached. (M-3)
City Offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
ON ELM CREEK INTERCEPTOR, Council Chambers
YO UTH AD VISOR Y COUNCIL,
Public Safety Training Room
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
NOVEMBER 16, 2001
9. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-9)
10. - November, Decerxiber, and January calendars are attached (M-10)
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1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Invitation to November 20 groundbreaking and dedication of the new Apple
Valley Municipal Center. (I -1a)
b) November 7 Star Tribune news article submitted by Councilmember Harstad
regarding the Duluth referendum that banned indoor smoking in that city. (I -1b)
c) Notice from Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) of regional
meetiiigs on a new Regional Blueprint and Natural Resources Inventory.
Hennepin County meeting is scheduled for 7:00-9:30 AM, November 30 in the
Minnetonka City Hall. (1-1c)
d) Guest column from the Human Rights Commission submitted to the Sun Sailor.
(I -I d)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to the Communities in Collaboration Council (CICC) from Yvonne
O'Connor, requesting a review or an audit of their practices and funds. (I --2a)
b) Letter from Park Director Eric Blank to Jacob Stein providing an update on a
request for a skating rink at Sunrise Park. (I --2b)
c) Letter from Public Works Director Dan Faulkner providing Ralph Bennett with an
update on a request for a speed limit change on Kingsview Lane. (I --2c)
d) Thank -you letter from Assistant Manager Laurie Ahrens to the Chelsea Woods
Homeowner Association for its continued support of the Home Free Shelter as
part of the "Make A Difference Day." (I -2d)
3. REFERENDUMINFORMATION
a) Following the school district elections on November 6, we collected vote totals
from.gach of the four districts' referendum questions. To our best ability, we
tallied the passage/failure percent of each question to compare district vote totals
against the Plymouth precincts. This is not precise because most of the precincts
overlap city boundaries, and there is no way to determine the vote in a portion of a
precinct. However, the data is interesting and perhaps some generalizations can
be made. (I -3a)
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 19, 2001
7:00 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ROOM
1. Approvals:
a) November 5 meeting minutes
b) Agenda
2. Discuss sub—committee rosters (new sign-ups from the 6:00 PM meeting)
3. Receive update on collaboration with Human Right Commission (Ifna)
4. Receive update on presentation before Wayzata Faculty groups (Archana)
5. Receive update on Plymouth Community Library "Tuesday Happy Hour"
6. Receive updates
a) Youth Services Awards Program (Eric)
b) Teen activities with Park and Recreation Department programs (Brianna)
c) Youth center (Alison)
d) Youth Town Forum (Archana)
Z Discuss possible future topics
8. Adjourn
Possible topics for future meetings: ,
• Possible meetings with school administrators
NEXT MEETING:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7:00 PM
Public Safety Training Room
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
Nov. 27
• Appoint individuals to Boards and Commissions
• Report on disposition of city -owned homes along County Road 101
• Adopt Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Study Area C located south of County
Road 10, east of Trenton Lane and west of Highway 169 North. City of Plymouth.
(2001062)
• Request for "all -way" stop at 57th Avenue and Yucca Lane
• Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 28 -foot by 28 -foot second attached
garage onto the home at 4270 Fountain Lane North. Wolfgang and Linda Boss.
(2001117)
• Approve Rezoning from C-3 to C-2 and a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant for
property located at 4400 Nathan Lane (Rockford Square Shopping Center). Suntide
Commercial Realty. (2001119)
• Deny Lot Division and Variances to create two lots at 11209 Sunset Trail. Joseph and
Barbara Cavanaugh (2001109)
• Set City Council meeting schedule for 2002
• Approve request for a Resolution Modification for Approval of Lot
Division/Consolidation to Reconfigure Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Inglebrae Addition,
located at 1812 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Marcia Robbins. (2001065)
• Consider petitioned request for "all -way" stop sign at 47h and Harbor Lane (tabled
from November 13)
• Approve Change Order No. 1, 2001 Street Reconstruction Project,
Mapledell/Maplecreek Area (100 1)
• Approve Change Orders for Messiah United Methodist Church Park & Ride (8006) and
Neighborhood Stops Project (8035)
• Approve payment No. 10 for Lift Station No. 2 (Mission Farms) Renovations (803 0)
• Cancel and reset Public Hearing of Old Rockford Road/Hwy 55 Sewer and Watermain
Improvements (103 3)
• Recommend disposition of tax forfeit parcel
Dec. 18
• 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 ;
Jan. 8
• Adopt Pawn and Second Hand Good Dealer License
• Assessment hearing for Old Rockford Road/Highway 55 area sanitary sewer and
watermain improvements
• Adopt Capital Improvements Program
M iD
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Duluth voters back indoor smoking ban
Larry Oakes
Star Tribune
Nov 7 2001 12:OOAM
DULUTH — By a clear margin, voters in Duluth chose to both keep and strengthen an indoor smoking ban that some restaurant owners and other
opponents had tried to repeal through a referendum.
Late Tuesday, with 35 of 42 precincts reporting, 60 percent of voters had opted to keep the ban passed last year by the City Council.
Meanwhile, 52 percent voted for amendments that would remove exemptions to the ban and hold business owners responsible for enforcing it.
Both the ban and amendments, passed by the council last spring, were placed on the ballot after the Duluth Hospitality Association and other ban
opponents conducted a successful petition drive over the summer to get the signatures required by city rules.
"The people's voice has been heard, and that voice is calling for smoke-free air," said Kristin Hedges, an organizer for the American Lung Association and
co -chairwoman of the Twin Ports "Youth and Tobacco -Free Coalition. ,
She attributed the win to "a huge grass-roots effort" by antismoking organizations, doctors and others. "We made thousands of phone calls to voters," she
said. I • . _
That effort was aided by $50,000 in contributions, including money paid by tobacco companies as part of a lawsuit settlement with the state of Minnesota.
Dan Landgren, owner of C.W. Chips restaurant and bar, who fought against the ban as co-chairman of the People's Voice Committee, said opponents are
"extremely disappointed."
He predicted that smokers will take their business to neighboring communities such as Hermantown, Proctor and Superior, Wis. "Places will go out of
business and people will lose jobs," he said.
Landgren said opponents will consult attorneys about the possibility of challenging the ban in court.
Voters too had strong feelings onithe ban.
"I think it's an issue of health and progressive public policy," said Jeff Corey, who voted to keep and strengthen the ban. "Two smokers can ruin it for an
entire roomful of diners."
Pam Rouleau said she voted to repeal the ban, even though smoking contributed to her father's death and has damaged her mother's lungs.
"I don't think people need to smoke, but business owners should have rights too," she said. "We don't need so many rules in our society."
. . . . I- .. , ' - s -1 ,
City Council and school board seats also were in contention, as'was a school -funding referendum.
But the smoking ban drew the most attention, including attempts to influence voters by antismoking groups armed with tobacco lawsuit -settlement money,
and by tobacco giant Philip Morris USA, which mailed a brochure to many Duluth homes.
Last January, Duluth became the second Minnesota city, after Moose Lake, to ban smoking in restaurants and other indoor public places. Cloquet has since
followed suit. Antismoking activists say Duluth's experience could be," "test case" for other cities considering bans.
Committees representing supporters of the smoking ban had reported contributions of more than $50,000, compared with just over $12,000 by opponents.
The Minnesota Partnership Against Tobacco contributed $24,500 to theh"erican`Cancer Society for direct mail and advertising designed to influence
voters. - +! - �, ► . _� : .
It also gave $24,500 to St. Mary's/Duluth Clinic to set up a phone bank.
Noting that the partnership was contributing tobacco -lawsuit settlement money, Vickie Haugland, a Duluth tavern owner and co -chairwoman of the anti -
ban People's Voice Committee; said it was an example of "big antitobacco money" stacking the deck.
She had predicted last week that smokers would join with people offended by the city's heavy-handedness to make the vote "really close."
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Association of
Metropolitan
Municipalities
November 8, 2001
Dear AMM Member:
During the last week of November and the first week of December, AMM will' be , -
conducting a series of meetings around the region to bring our members up-to-date on
the Metropolitan Council's work on a new Regional Blueprint and Natural Resources
Inventory. Times and dates for these meetings are outlined on the enclosed flyer.
These meetings are designed for both staff and elected officials, and we strongly
encourage you to attend. The policy decisions that the Council includes in the new
Blueprint and the final form of the Natural Resources Inventory have the potential to
significantly impact development and redevelopment in your city. It is crucial that
AMM members become informed and engaged now, in order to insure that your
voices are heard during the development of both documents.
The meetings have been scheduled by county, but if the time or location for the
meeting in your county is not convenient for you, please feel free to join us at any of
the other meetings.
Sincerely,
Q/IL+G�J
Eugene Ranieri
Executive Director
P.S. RSVPs are appreciated. Please call (651) 215-4000 to RSVP.
145 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044
Telephone: (651) 215-4000
, Fax: (651) 281-1299
E-mail; amm@amm145.org
AMM Regional Meetings
AMM staff and Board members will be coming out to your area in late November and early December to provide updates and seek feedback regarding
the Metropolitan Council's work on a new Regional Blueprint and Natural Resources Inventory. Please plan to join us to learn more about these
important issues, which may have a significant impact on development and redevelopment in your city. City managers, community development and
planning directors, mayors and councilmembers are all encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by calling AMM at (651) 215-4000 or emailing
amm@amm145.org.
Ramsey County Cities
Washington County Cities
Wednesday, November 28
Wednesday, November 28
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Arden Hills City Hall
Oakdale City Hall
1245 West Hwy 96
1584 Hadley Ave N
Dakota County Cities
Anoka County Cities
Thursday, November 29
Thursday, November 29
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Eagan City Hall
Coon Rapids City Hall
3830 Pilot Knob Rd.
11155 Robinson Dr. NW
Hennepin County Cities
Carver & Scott County Cities
Friday, November 30
Thursday, December 6
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Minnetonka City Hall
Chaska City Hall
14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
1 City Hall Plaza
Guest Column
Submitted to Plymouth Sun -Sailor on Nov. 9, 2001
Commitment to Human Rights Cannot Take a Sabbatical .
Guest Column from Plymouth Human Rights Commission
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The September 11 terrorist attacks in Washington, DC, New York City, and Pennsylvania
are the most extreme acts of hatred that our country has experienced. As our nation
focuses its attention on ferreting out the persons responsible for these hateful acts, we
must carefully target our actions.
While we seek to bring the perpetrators of these horrendous acts to justice, we must limit
our focus to only those people responsible. It important that we not blame or harass
persons who have done nothing wrong, but who happen to have been born elsewhere,
practice a different religion or who have ancestors from a particular country.
In our nation's quest for peace, safety, and justice, we must learn from history. We need
to avoid the mistakes made during World War II when anger and fear were directed
towards Japanese Americans. Our nation's commitment to human rights cannot take a
sabbatical even in times of war.
These have been very difficult times for Americans, but we have pulled together. A
heightened sense of patriotism, community, and purpose has emerged. Americans are
finding we are more alike than different. Perhaps we have learned there are greater things
to fear than our neighbor's skin color, accent, or sexual preference.
Thousands of people have given their lives in our nation's history to secure a democratic
and free society. We must honor those sacrifices by treating one another with dignity and
respect. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. asserted, "We must learn to live together as brothers,
or perish together as fools."
As we look back at September 11 and ahead at our quest for justice, we must make clear
that hatred will not be tolerated in our community. The Plymouth Human Rights
Commission unequivocally asserts and defends the rights of citizens and neighbors to live
in a community free of discrimination. The Commission responds to incidents of
discrimination and administers an appropriate grievance process. The Commission can be
contacted by calling the City of Plymouth at 763-509-5000.
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.. r F
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. Another goal 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
funds 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. w
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
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anyone could paripate. 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 S ;
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 $400 that Wayzata West
Middle School (V/ Tv'MS) 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 Teems Center? Is CICC helping to fund the pilot program at WWMS 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 Wayzata 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 Wayzata 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
clinic 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 very 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 YMCA 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.
1405 Olive Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447
(753) 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, MACMH
Veronica. °Schultz, Hennepin County Collaborative
MN ,Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health Division
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Minnesota Department of Human Services
Children's Mental Flealth -
Collaboratives:
Meetings 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 offer
families an alternative—a local, integrated system of care.,"'.
emotional disorders
find 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 representatives from
other agencies are typically part of their local Children's Mental Health Collaborative.
cohesive care. The collaborative offers families a unified, single plan of care no matter what system
children enter so that they get the help they need in a coordinated manner.
Through this partnership, the Minnesota Department 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 Collaboratives 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
been 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 collaboratives may merge withother coordinating
groups in their community, including family -services collaboratives and local
coordinating councils.
444 Lafayette Road North • Saint Pain Minnaota • 55155 0 March 1999
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Local Collaborative Time Study:
risk of out -of -home Children and families benefit from LCTS funds
placement. Federal funds received from LCTS activities are intended to help families with
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 are at
risk of:
■ failing in school
■ poor physical or menial 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 collaboracives to develop and
expand early intervention and prevention services for children and families that
promote collaborative decision making and service delivery systems changes while
meeting the individual needs of children.
The collaboratives' services, which are very diverse, include:
■ parent aides
■ mentoring services
i third shift day care
■ in-home crisis assistance
■ respite for families with children with severe emotional disturbances
■ projects to divert juveniles away from crime and into other activities
p school-based mental health coordination and services to students in
middle school.
444 Lafayette Road North - Saint Pain Minnoota - 55155 - March 1999
Funding services for children
Using Local
The Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) is a federal funding source intended
to enhance the work of Family Service Collaborarives and Children's Mental Health
Collaborative Time
Collaboratives. Family Service Collaborarives are coordinated at the Minnesota
Study funds, 62
Department of Children, Families and Learning, and Children's Mental Health
Collaboratives are coordinated at the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
collaboratives
The time study is a means of generating new federal money for the collaboracives
throughout
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 participate in the effort for a collaborative to claim federal
reimbursement through the time study. Since DHS initiated this program in 1995,
helped children at
an estimated 200,000 children have received services funded through LOTS.
risk of out -of -home Children and families benefit from LCTS funds
placement. Federal funds received from LCTS activities are intended to help families with
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 are at
risk of:
■ failing in school
■ poor physical or menial 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 collaboracives to develop and
expand early intervention and prevention services for children and families that
promote collaborative decision making and service delivery systems changes while
meeting the individual needs of children.
The collaboratives' services, which are very diverse, include:
■ parent aides
■ mentoring services
i third shift day care
■ in-home crisis assistance
■ respite for families with children with severe emotional disturbances
■ projects to divert juveniles away from crime and into other activities
p school-based mental health coordination and services to students in
middle school.
444 Lafayette Road North - Saint Pain Minnoota - 55155 - March 1999
November 14, 2001
Jacob Stein
2930 Pilgrim Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Jacob:
Just a short note to bring you up to date on your request for a skating rink at Sunrise Park. The
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed your request at their September meeting.
The Commission voted not to include a skating rink at Sunrise Park this year. The main reason
for this decision is Sunrise Park's close proximity to the three existing skating rinks at Plymouth
Middle School and the rink located further south at Kilmer Park.
In the last year or two, much of our department's time has been shifted to plowing streets, cul-
de-sacs, parking lots of City buildings, and plowing trails. Thus, we have less equipment and
staff available to add another skating rink to our program at this time. My staff and I will
consider your request in future years to determine whether or not we can add a rink at this
location.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. If I can be of further assistance, please feel
free to call me at 509-5201.
Sincerely,
ga-L-, 64' Y4
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
www.d.olymouth.mn.us . ,
November 13, 2001
Ralph Bennett
105 Kingsview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT CHANGE ON KINGSVIEW LANE BETWEEN
GLEASON LAKE ROAD AND PARKERS LAKE ROAD (NIAGARA LANE)
Dear Mr. Bennett:
Thanks for your letter dated September 25, 2001 requesting the City to consider lowering the speed
limit on Kingsview Lane, between Parkers Lake Road (Niagara Lane) and Gleason Lake Road, from
30 mph to 25 mph based on the new state law which allows local municipalities to lower speed limits
on residential streets up to a half mile in length. Based on the length of this roadway (approximately
3/10th of a mile), it does qualify for consideration of the new state law.
To process this request, we completed a traffic speed/volume study on October 24 - 25, 2001. The
data was collected for a 48-hour period at 90 Kingsview Lane. Based on this analysis, the daily
traffic volume was 66 vehicles per day and the 85th percentile speed was approximately 34 mph and
31 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. The 85th percentile speed is
considered significant because it indicates the speed at which most drivers are traveling under, i.e.
85% of the drivers are traveling at this speed or slower. This also indicates the speed at which the
majority of drivers are most comfortable and likely to travel. This value is used to set speed limits on
roadways, since experience has shown that a posted speed limit near this value is the maximum safe
and reasonable speed for a roadway.
Based on the results from the traffic study, the volumes and speeds seem reasonable and appropriate
for this residential roadway. In addition, we collected accident data for the last three years for this
segment of Kingsview Lane. Accident data provided by the Plymouth Police Department shows
there has only been one reported property damage accident during this time at the intersection of
Kingsview Lane and Gleason Lake Road.
Therefore, we do not support reducing the speed limit on Kingsview Lane since there does not appear
to be a problem with speeding, cut -through traffic, or accidents. In addition, the posted speed limit
should reflect the 85th percentile speed, which is close to 30 mph. Experience has shown that
motorists travel at the speed they are comfortable driving, regardless of the posted speed limit.
Therefore, we feel the appropriate speed limit on this roadway is 30 mph.
PLYMOUTH ABeautifulPlace?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
®�•� www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT CHANGE ON KINGSVIEW LANE BETWEEN
GLEASON LAKE ROAD AND PARKERS LAKE ROAD (NIAGARA LANE)
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Since a portion of this roadway is located in the City of Minnetonka, we also consulted with them on
this request. They also do not support lowering the speed limit on this roadway, for many of the
reasons listed above. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Carla Jones,
Traffic Engineer at 763-509-5535 or myself at 763-509-5520.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager
Kurt Hoffman, Office Support Representative
Kelli Slavik, City Council Representative
Carla Jones, Traffic Engineer
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November 16, 2001
Tom Severinghaus
Chelsea Woods Homeowner Association
1505 Yuma Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Tom:
Your recent newsletter included an article on the tremendous success of the Chelsea Woods
"Make a Difference Day" project. The Plymouth Human Rights Commission was delighted that
your association chose to repeat this project in 2001 by collecting donations, and contributions for
Home Free Shelter. Please extend our thanks to Art and to all residents in your association who
generously participated in this project to•help an organization serving our community.
Sincerely,
Laurie Ahrens
Assistant City Manager
on behalf of .the Plymouth Human Rights Commission
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School Referendum Results
November 6, 2001
Total Results
Percent
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Percent
Precincts
Osseo
Yes
8,455
40%
581
43%
No
12,595
60%
768
57%
Hopkins-
Operating
Yes
6,855
55%
:'
370
60%
No
5,555
45%R
251
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6,478
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338
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283
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Yes
12,247
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2,643
70%
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8,2y01
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5,049
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57%
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3,900
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3,421
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Yes
4,780
53%
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4,296
54%•
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4,171
47%
3,658
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46%