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1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 6: 00 PM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 8: 00 PM
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 7: 00 PM
2. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7: 00 PM
3. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19, 7: 00 PM
4. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7: 00 PM
S. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7: 00 PM
6. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
7. -TUESDAY JANUARY]
8: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 7: 00 PM
9. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 7:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: INTERVIEW
BOARD AND COMMISSION CANDIDATES,
Plymouth Creek Center
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
(Special Start Time due to Hopkins School District
Referendum)
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers.
Agenda is attached. (M-2)
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers.
Agenda is attached. (M-3)
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY
(HRA), Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached.
(M-4)
PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORYBOARD,
Public Safety Library. Agenda is attached. (M -S)
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, City offices closed
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY City offices closed
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
DECEMBER 14, 2001
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10. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-10)
11. December, January, and February calendars are attached (M-11)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) City new releases:
1) Announcement of the winner of the Fire Prevention Poster Contest.
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(I-1 a.1)
2) Announcement of Police Department officers intent to increase impaired
driving enforcement during the holidays. (1-1a.2)
b) Star Tribune news articles regarding the home values and property taxes in the
metro area. (I -1b)
2. STAFF REPORTS
a) Report on reduced Dial–A–Ride fares for Seniors and persons with disabilities.
(I -2a)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt to W. Glenn
Edwards regarding water drainage in the Wyndemere Farms development. A copy
of Mr. Edwards' original letter is also included. (I --3a)
b) Internet communique between Traffic Engineer Carla Jones and Bethanne Scully
regarding the Schmidt Lake Road striping project. (I -3b)
A summary report on the 2001 correspondence is attached (1-3)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from City Engineer Ron Quanbeck to residents regarding a proposal to
reduce channel erosion in Pike Creek from Hemlock Lane to the sedimentation
basin west of Pike Lake. (I -4a)
S. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX (I -5a)
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 17, 2001
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Time
Allotment
1. Approvals: 7:00-7:05
a) December 3 meeting minutes
b) Agenda
2. Guest Speakers and Special Items: 7:05-7:35
a) Teen Safe Driving Initiative —Nancy Franke
3. Receive updates: 7:35-8:00
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. Discussion Items: 8:00-8:15
a) Upcoming conferences — NLC and LMC
b) Chemical Health Issues and endorse a Youth Advisory Council
liaison with the Wayzata/Plymouth Chemical Health
Commission (Judy—moved from December 3 meeting)
S. Informational Materials: 8:15-8:25
a) Draft invitation to school principals to attend a meeting
b) LMC billing for Duluth conference youth—sponsored activities
c) Official City Meeting Calendars
6. , Discuss future agenda items
7 Adjournment
8:25-8:30
8:30
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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® WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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. Sand Companies. Approve variance for a six-foot temporary security fence in the
front yards of Shadow Hills Apartments located at the northeast corner of Nathan Lane
and 45" Avenue. (20149)
B. Nurez and Yasmin Jahani. Approve variance for impervious surface coverage of
28.8% where 25% is the maximum allowed and a side yard setback of 10 feet where 15
feet is required by the Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of a 15 -foot by 15 -foot
two-story addition to the home located at 12315-53`a Avenue North. (2001125)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. City of Plymouth:
• Annual update to the Zoning Ordinance (2001131)
• Comprehensive plan amendment to change the land uses allowed in the CO
(Commercial Office) designation (2001145)
• Rezoning of the Elmhurst and Elmhurst Gateway neighborhoods (2001146)
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. City of Plymouth. Review of Draft Park Dedication Requirements Section of
Subdivision Ordinance. (2001004)
8. ADJOURNMENT
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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Medicine Lake Room
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. CONSENT AGENDA*
A. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Housing Forum Options.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Update on roof repair.
C. Plymouth Towne Square Management Contract. Update on the transition from
Walker Management to Grace Management, Inc.
D. Possible HRA Involvement with Homes Acquired for the Highway 101 Project.
E. Submission of MHFA RFP for Harvest Hills Townhomes.
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Public Safety Advisory Board
Public Safety Library
December 20, 2001
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to order
H. Approval of Minutes from October 18, 2001
III. Random Signage Issues/Concerns
IV. Goals and Objectives for 2002
V. Council Issues
VI. Around the table, any other issues
VII. Agenda Items for Next month's agenda
VIII. Adjournment
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
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
• Public Hearing for 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Kwik Trip, 1605 Annapolis Lane North
• Adopt Amendment to Subdivision Regulations relating to Park Dedication requirements
Jan. 22
• Approve Annual Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Feb. 12
• Amend Pawn and Second Hand Good Dealer Ordinance
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News Release
For Immediate Release c Sara Lynn Cwayna, PFD
763-509-5198
PXMI I Drl Plymouth Fourth Grader Zach Sperry, Wins Regional Division
'� In Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest.
Plymouth firefighters and the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund
FIRE -RESCUE had the honor of visiting three elementary school classrooms to recognize
Plymouth's top three winners in the state's annual fire prevention poster contest. Bringing cake
and ice-cream, a fire department t -shirt, and a cash award from the Plymouth Crime and Fire
Prevention Fund into each classroom, firefighters celebrated with honorable mention winners
Kristi Kuhn from Mrs. Hesse's Plymouth Creek Elementary Class; Sarah Burge, from Ms. Dorsey's
Plymouth Creek Elementary Class; and first place winner Zach Sperry from Mrs. Pearson's
Kimberly Lane Elementary Class.
The State's Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest is open to all fourth and fifth grade
students. "Most teachers offer this project as an extra -credit opportunity. So we know that the
posters that we receive are from kids who were willing to go above and beyond," said Sara
Cwayna, Plymouth Fire Department. "This year, the Department received more posters than
ever before, and the themes that the kids used were particularly thoughtful," said Cwayna.
On November 27, firefighter John Blake accompanied Zach Sperry, his family, and his
teacher Mrs. Pearson, to the Brooklyn Park Fire Department where a dinner banquet was held in
honor of 17 students who took first place in their north suburban Hennepin County community.
Zach's poster, which used the theme "Be a Safety Fan; Have a Get -Out Plan", was selected as the
first place regional winner from among these 17 local winners. His poster will now go on to
compete at the state level.
"Kids can be instrumental in keeping their family safe from injury and fire, and we thank
the kids that took on this extra project. Their artwork helps us to educate others about the
importance of fire safety," said Cwayna. The Fire Department encourages families to Adopt a
Fire Hydrant this year, and to make sure that they have a family fire escape plan, tested their
smoke detectors, and identified a meeting place outside of the home where the family will gather
in the case of an emergency. Because candles are one of the leading causes of fire in Plymouth
during the holiday season, firefighters ask that residents never leave burning candles unattended,
keep wick of candles trimmed to 1/ of an inch, and always secure candles on flame retardant
bases.
For more information on the Adopt a Fire Hydrant Program, Santa's Afternoon of Safety at
the Fire Station, or fire prevention in general, please call the Department at 763-509-5198.
News Release
For Immediate Release
December 12, 2001
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
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Contact:
Lt. Mike Goldstein
763-509-5129
Plymouth Officers to Increase Impaired Driving Enforcement During Holidays
Last year Minnesota law enforcement officers arrested nearly 35,000 drivers for DWI offenses. In a
continuing effort to combat impaired driving, which accounted for 245 deaths (39 percent of all traffic
fatalities in 2000), Plymouth officers will carry out extra enforcement and educational activities
targeting drunk driving from Dec. 13 to Dec. 22.
The enforcement effort is a component of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Safe and Sober
campaign which is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
"Our goal is to make sure the holiday season isn't ruined by drunk drivers," said Lt. Michael
Goldstein. "This is our time to teach those who do drink and drive a lesson—before they take
someone's life away, or their own."
Minnesota's 245 alcohol-related deaths and the 4,402 alcohol-related injuries in 2000 cost the state
$329,769,000. Due to heavy enforcement periods, more lives have been saved, and more people—one
out of every 10 Minnesota adults—have a DWI on their record.
A DWI offense can result in up to one year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
The Safe and Sober program, sponsored by the Minnesota DPS and NHTSA, is designed to reduce the
number of traffic crashes and serious injuries by increasing safety belt use and reducing impaired
driving.
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Rising home values bump up metro tax bills
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Mike Kaszuba .► '�
Star Tribune
Dec 14 2001 12:OOAM
Continuing a recent trend, home values in the Twin Cities metro area jumped again this year. And largely because of that, according to a new survey, so
did property taxes.
The annual Citizens League survey, being released today, shows that even when cities, counties and school districts reduced tax levies, the property -tax
bill on an average home actually increased because of rising home values. Of 109 metro cities, the survey found that homeowners in 94 cities saw taxes go
up on a homesteaded property of average value.
As in past years, the survey included a ranking of cities with the highest property taxes on a hypothetical home valued at $130,000. This year Jordan, a
fast-growing Scott County community that is building or adding to its schools, topped the list in the metro area.
"Nobody wants to be the one that has to pay the highest amount," said Mayor Ron Jabs.
The survey is based on property taxes paid in 2001 and does not reflect significant changes that are around the comer for
most Minnesota homeowners. Many taxpayers are already getting 2002 property -tax bills that are showing large decreases
because of the Legislature's decision to remove the general education levy from the property tax.
In Ramsey County, 96 percent of the county's residential taxpayers are expected to see lower property taxes in 2002 despite The costs of building a new high school
a continuing increase in home values. helped push the Scott county
community of Jordan to the top spot in
an annual survey of metro -area tax
The Citizens League is a nonprofit public -affairs organization based in Minneapolis. has t Nobody wants to be the one that
pay the highest amount," said
Mayor Ron Jabs.
Photo: Bruce Bisping
This year's survey highlights the extension of several recent trends. The average assessed market value among the 109 Star Tribune
metro communities rose to $142,983, up nearly 9 percent from a year ago. Twelve metro communities had assessed market
value increases of more than 10 percent, compared with just one last year.
Taxes on a $130,000 home decreased by 5.3 percent in Minneapolis, and the city dropped from sixth to ninth place in the metro rankings. In St. Paul, taxes
on a $130,000 home fell by 4.3 percent. St. Paul ranked 16th among the metro cities, the same position as last year.
Chanhassen and Victoria, two growing southwest metro suburbs, posted the fourth -and fifth -highest tax bills in the new survey. Last year, they topped the
rankings.
For New Prague, which topped the rankings in recent years, there was good news. Following complaints from city officials that New Prague was not
actually within the metro area, the Citizens League agreed to compare the city only to other outstate communities.
In outstate Minnesota, Bemidji topped a survey of 33 non -metro cities by having the highest property taxes on a hypothetical home with an $85,000 value.
Bemidji also finished first in last year's survey. New Prague was ranked seventh this year.
The decision by Jordan voters in a May 2000 referendum to approve a $23 million school measure illustrates how quickly a local decision can impact the
rankings. The money is being used to build a high school that will open in fall 2003 alongside an elementary school that is being expanded.
The construction shows what can happen when a once -rural community has to handle growth but does not have a significant commercial tax base to
absorb the costs. The school district has 1,370 students, and Jordan has just more than 4,000 residents.
Last year, before the school referendum's impact, Jordan ranked 67th in the metro area.
"I knew we would be one of the highest," said Larry Kauzlarich, Jordan's school superintendent. "As the population grows, those taxes will come down."
Comparing Shakopee and Jordan illustrates how two communities just a few miles apart can give taxpayers dramatically different tax bills. While owners
of a $130,000 home in Jordan paid $2,269 in property taxes this year, those in Shakopee with the same hypothetical home paid $1,410.
One big difference between Jordan and Shakopee is the city's share of the total tax bill on a $130,000 home: In Jordan, the city's share was $836 -- the
second highest amount among the 109 metro cities. In Shakopee, it was $300.
"The city's redone all the older roads in town," Tom Nikunen, Jordan's finance director, said in explaining the city's property -tax bill.
While growing suburbs such as Jordan typically face rising costs -- and higher property -tax bills — because of growth, others that have more high-priced
homes, such as Eagan, can fare better in a ranking based on a $130,000 home. That's because a community can get more tax money from a higher-valurd
home and put less of a tax burden on lower -valued homes, said Phil Jenni, the Citizens League's finance director.
— Mike Kaszuba is at mkaszuba@slartribune,com.
0 Copyright 2001 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
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Property tax relief in '02 will be a bit below projections
Patricia Lopez
Star Tribune
Dec 14 2001 12:OOAM
A property tax overhaul will bring slightly less tax relief next year than state officials anticipated, according to a Revenue Department analysis.
Instead of the 24 percent drop that Gov. Jesse Ventura and legislators had predicted for the average homeowner, the reduction will be 19 percent, the
analysis found.
Assistant Revenue Commissioner Jenny Engh said the difference is primarily because local governments passed higher levies than had been assumed.
Engh said the analysis was based on the proposed levies that were part of Truth in Taxation statements that went out recently.
"We thought counties would levy, on average, 5 percent [more]," Engh said. "They levied 7. We thought cities would do 11, and in fact they did 17
percent." Cities and counties lost some of their state aid in the last legislative session, and it was assumed they would recoup some of that money through
higher levies, she said.
"Some cities were very responsible in how they responded to levying back for lost aid," Engh said. "Some, for who knows what reason, chose to levy
more."
The 24 percent figure is based on a comparison of 2002 property taxes under the new law — which included major cuts and a state takeover of basic school
expenses — and what taxes would have been next year under the old law. Compared with 2001, taxpayers realized an average 15 percent saving in their
2002 bills.
0 Copyright 2001 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
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2001 metro area property -tax rankings
Dec 14 2001 12:OOAM
Here's a look at how property taxes vary by community in the Twin Cities area and how they compare with last year's amounts.
Communities are ranked No. 1 to No. 109 based on the tax on a hypothetical homesteaded house with an assessor's market value of $130,000. A
homeowner's taxes are a combination of city, county, school and special district taxes.
The data was provided by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Calculations were made by the Citizens League.
Highest property tax 2001 Tax 2001 Rank 2000 Tax 2000 Rank
Jordan
2,269
0 1,737 67
Centerville
2,268
0 $ 2,096 12
Brooklyn Center 2,192
0 $ 2,171 0
Chanhassen
Anoka (11) $1,M2
$ 2,332 0
Victoria 2,151
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$ 2,272 0
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Circle Pines (12)
$2,qq 13 $1,790 52
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1$1,7751® $1,885 36
Lowest property tax
2001 Tax
2001 Rank 2000 Tax 2000 Rank
Mendota Heights 1,377 105 $ 1,472 100
Grant 1,345 106
1,398 104
Burns Township
$1,295
107
$ 1,366 107
West Lakeland Township
1,192
108 $ 1,229 108
May Township $1,162 109 F$1,194 109
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Source: Minnesota Department of Revenue; calculations by the Citizens League.
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Individual community listings are below, based on a $130,000 home. You may browse the list or use your web browser's "find" function to locate a
particular community.
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community (school district) 2001 Tax 2001 Rank 2000 Tax 2000 Rank
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ANOKA COUNTY
Andover (11) $1,486 961,542
95
Anoka (11) $1,M2
761,683 78
Blaine (11) 1,581
78 F_�1_,6161 85
Burns Township (11) $1,295 107 $1,366 107
Centerville (12) $2,268 0 2,096 12
Circle Pines (12)
$2,qq 13 $1,790 52
Columbia Heights (13)
1$1,7751® $1,885 36
Columbus Township(831) 1,668 ® 1,751 63
Coon Rapids (11)
$1,"F______90jj $1,579189
East Bethel (15)
$1,392 102 $1,645
83
Fridley(14) F $1,518 91 $1,589 87
Ham Lake (11)
1$1,4161F
100 1,461 102
Lino Lakes (12)
$2,031
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Greenfield (883) #
$1,921
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Hopkins (270)
$1,855 29 $2,050
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Independence (879)
2,016 14 2,128
Maple Grove (279) $1,908124 1,946 26
Medina (284) $1,541 86 $1,647 82
Minneapolis (1) $2,055 0 $2,169
Mound (277) $1,577 80 $1,778 57
New Hope (281) 1,938 20 1,886 35
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Orono (278) II
$1,56411 82 { $1,717 72
Osseo (279)
$2,140
Plymouth (284)
$1,640 70 $1,752 62
Richfield (280)
$1,802 37 $1,800 51
Robbinsdale (281)
$1,831 32 $1,882 37
Rogers (728)
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Falcon Heights (623)
$1,715 58
$1,981 25
Lauderdale (623)
1,896 26
2,174
Little Canada (623)
$1,741 50 2,025 20
Maplewood (622)
1,829
33 1,922
31
Mounds View (621) 1,934
21 1,872
41
New Brighton (621) 1,772 45 1,778 X56
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Vadnais Heights (624) 1,663 65 1,779 55
White Bear Lake (624) 11$1,652 66 $1,784
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
34.00 Ply# ouili Boulevard
DATE: December 12, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH- Dwight Johnson, City Manager 1'/
�- Dan Faulkner, Director of Public Works
a4FROM: George C. Bentley, Acting Transit Administrator ��
SUBJECT: Reduced Dial -A -Ride Fares for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
SUMMARY: Effective January 1, 2002, Dial -A -Ride fares for seniors and persons with
disabilities will be reduced to $0.75 per boarding, down from the current fare of $1.50. This fare
reduction is an administrative move designed to accommodate expressed concerns from seniors
and disability program service managers about the fare structure.
BACKGROUND: For the past several months, Plymouth Metrolink has been developing a plan
to address several matters associated with the Plymouth Flyer and Dial -A -Ride services. The
primary issue is the high per -passenger subsidy level for the Plymouth Flyer and the need to
terminate this service. The total restructuring program is being developed and will be brought to
the Council as soon as it is ready for review and approval. However, one part of this plan will be
implemented on January 1, 2002; the Dial -A -Ride fare reduction for seniors and persons with
disabilities.
Senior fares will be available to those 60 years of age or older, and disability fares will be
available to those with current Metro Mobility cards. A 10 -ride punch card is being prepared
and will be available by January 1, 2002 for this reduced fare, with a sale price of $7.50. An
increase in senior ridership is anticipated as a result of this fare reduction, resulting in little or no
reduction in fare revenue. This fare reduction is administrative in nature and does not require
City Council approval. However, if you have any comments please contact me at (763) 509-
5521.
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Dan Faulkner, Director of Public Works
\1.ilpha2lntdickl\pw\Engineering\TRANS"EMOS\2001\CC Memo re DAR Senior Fares 12_1= 0i.doc
December 10, 2001
W. Glenn Edwards ® CITY OF
17520 45`t' Ave. North PUMOUTR
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Edwards:
I am writing in response to your letter of November 19, 2001, and your appearance at the
Forum of the November 27, 2001 City Council meeting regarding water -related problems
experienced by residents of the Wyndemere Farms development. The City has also received
information from a number of individual homeowners about this issue.
'Staff has reviewed the City's records on the development of the Wyndemere subdivision, as
well as the ponds and grading plan for the subdivision. We have also reviewed the City's
records on the grading and permits for each of the individual homes about which we've been
contacted. We found that they appear to have been built according to the approved plans.
We have also met with Lundgren Brothers Homes and their engineers about the concerns
expressed by the homeowners. Lundgren Brothers Homes will be contacting each
homeowner who has expressed a concern, to determine the exact nature of any problems and
to identify solutions. They will then work with each homeowner on an individual basis.
Homeowners who attended the meeting in October and who submitted complaint forms to
the City will be hearing from Lundgren Brothers within the next week Lundgren will be
reporting their progress in addressing these issues to the City by February 1, 2002.
In your letter, you asked when a follow-up meeting would be scheduled. We will wait to see
the results of Lundgren's efforts on February 1 to determine if another meeting is needed.
I did notice that you did not attend the October meeting, nor have you submitted a
complaint for your own home. Therefore, you are not on the list of homeowners to be
contacted by Lundgren. If you have any issues with your own property, I urge you to
contact the builder directly as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor and City Council. .
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
PLYMOUTH ABea uriftdPlaceToLive
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
(D; wwwxi.plymoiith.mn.us
November 19, 2001
17520 45th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
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.
r'
Regards,/
W. Glenn Edwards, Esq. NOV 2
72001 '
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CITY CO
PLYMOUTH
Scott Ree
4425 Jewel Court N
Plymouth MN 55446 +
Dear Mr. Ree: SkALT ` 0
In November, we received a "complaint form" from you regarding water -related issues at your
property. As I indicated 'i *
n my letter. of November 30, City staff would investigate your concern and
similar issues brought to our attention by other residents of Wyndemere Farms.
We have reviewed the City's records on the development of the Wyndemere subdivision, as well as
the ponds and grading plan for the subdivision. We have also reviewed the City's records on the
grading and permits for your particular lot and home.. We found that they appear to have been built
according to the approved plans. We have also met with Lundgren Brothers Homes and their
engineers.
Lundgren Brothers Homes will be contacting each homeowner who has expressed a concern on an
individual basis, to determine the exact nature of any problems and to identify solutions.
You should be hearing from them within the next week. They will be reporting their progress in
addressing these issues to the City by February 1, 2002.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Mike Phlaum, Lundgren Bros. Const.
PLYMOUTH ABcaertiyirlTluu•'IoLiv,
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
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Kurt Hoffman
From: Carla Jones
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 12:28 PM
To: 'bethanne.scully@medtronic.com' ( �j
Cc: Dan Faulkner; Joy Tierney; Kurt Hoffman ✓
Subject: Re -striping of Schmidt Lake Road
Bethanne:
Thanks for your 12/4/01 e-mail to Mayor Joy Tierney and taking the time to express your concerns regarding the re -
striping of Schmidt Lake Road. We have received similar comments to yours, as well as comments in favor of the
roadway re -striping. To give you some background on why the changes were made, we had received complaints from
residents living along Schmidt Lake Road that it was difficult to cross four lanes of traffic to get to the trail on the north
side, with the volume and speed of traffic on Schmidt Lake Road. In addition, some long-term residents preferred the two-
lane striping on Schmidt Lake Road which existed before it was re -striped to four lanes in the early 1990's. The City
decided we could consider re -striping the roadway from four lanes to three in conjunction with the mill and overlay project
completed last summer since the existing paint would be removed.
It was determined through analysis from our consultant and input from Mn/DOT state -aid office that a three -lane section
between Pineview Lane and Nathan Lane would be appropriate based on existing and proposed traffic levels. A three -
lane design typically reduces the potential for accidents and improves overall operations at intersections by separating
turning and through vehicles. In addition to the consideration of volumes and overall motorist safety, the three -lane design
provides a 7 -foot shoulder area that would accommodate higher speed on -street bike use and may make the facility more
pedestrian friendly, since they may find it somewhat easier to cross Schmidt Lake Road with the three -lane striping versus
the existing four -lane.
As far as the potential conflict of left -turning eastbound and westbound traffic both occupying the center turn lane on
Schmidt Lake Road between Trenton Lane and 50th Avenue, we have been made aware of this situation. To help alert
drivers of the possibility of opposing left -turning vehicles utilizing this lane, we have installed signs to read: "Watch for
Opposing Left Turns". Hopefully this will warn drivers of the potential for this situation and will improve safety on Schmidt
Lake Road between those roadways.
We feel there will continue to be a learning and awareness period that Schmidt Lake Road drivers go through as everyone
continues to adjust to the change. If there are any additional adjustments that are needed to improve safety on this
roadway, we will address them. I appreciate your concern and the City has been and will continue to monitor the overall
operation of this roadway to determine how well the three -lane design is working and if there are areas that need
modification.
Sincerely,
Carla Jones, P.E.
Traffic Engineer, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: (763) 509-5535, Fax: (763) 509-5510
E-mail: cjones@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Kurt Hoffinan
From: Bethanne Scully [bethanne.scully@medtronic.com)
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 1:31 PM
To: CJones@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Cc: DFaulkne@ci.plymouth.mn.us; JTiemey@ci.plymouth.mn.us; KHoffinan@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: Re: Re -striping of Schmidt Lake Road
Thank you for your response.
Although I still don't agree with it, at least now I understand why it was done. The left turn ontp 50th Avenue North is still <
major hazard. I did notice the sign DURING THE DAY (it's too dark there to see the sign at night), but traffic is moving so
rapidly through that area (no one drives 40 MPH during rush hour!), t it is missed after dark.
I hope it all works out. Frankly, I'm still doubtful.
-Bethanne Scully
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from: Bethanne Scully [bethanne.scully@medtronic.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 10:47 AM
To: jtierney@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: Help! Road re -do frustration!
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I am a Plymouth resident living at 4775 Yorktown Lane. I USED TO look forward to peacefully entering my city &
neighborhood. I never imagined "road improvement" could be so disruptive and harmful.
I am writing to you because I am at the end of my rope with the changes to Schmidt Lake Road. The new center lane with
the arrows is absolutely HORRIBLE! Schmidt Lake Road was fine the way it was. There is now ONE lane down Schmidt
Lake Road, which means that all the law-abiding citizens who wish to drive either 35 or 40 MPH (depending on the point in
the road) in the right lane have to contend with the maniacs who follow on your back bumper driving over the speed limit.
DO YOU THINK WE DON'T KNOW HOW TO MOVE TO THE DEFT LANE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN? DO YOU REALLY
THINK WE NEED TO HAVE IT DRAWN ON THE ROAD FOR US?
Yesterday, when I was driving east on Schmidt Lake Road and needed to go south on 50th Ave. North, a rude driver was
creeping up behind me going over 50 MPH. 1 wished to get away from him (and the ONE LANE!), and so I merged over to
the turn lane, but I was then faced with another driver turning north onto Trenton Lane, Yikes! TWO ARROWS
DIRECTING DRIVERS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS??!!! We could have all crashed!
Schmidt Lake Road is HAZARDOUS AND STRESSFUL now, whereas before it was not! Do we need more road rage,
more drivers crashing into one another???!!!
Please do not tell me it improves traffic flow. IT DOESN'T!!!!! Perhaps you could ask the people who actually use this
road whether the "road improvements" have enhanced their lives. Its stressful EVERY DAY!!!!
Thank you for looking into this.
-Bethanne Scully
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SUBJECT: PIKE CREEK BETWEEN HEMLOCK LAME AND PIKE LAKE
Dear Resident:
The City of Maple Grove in coordination with the City of Plymouth and Hennepin
County is considering a project to reduce channel erosion in Pike Creek from Hemlock
Lane to the sedimentation basin west of Pike Lake. An information meeting for residents
of both Plymouth and Maple Grove will begin at 6:30 p.m. on December 20, 2001 in
the Mayor's Conference Room at Maple Grove City Hall, 12800 Arbor Lakes
Parkway. The first one-half hour is scheduled to introduce Plymouth residents to the
project being considered.
The project relies heavily on bioengineering techniques which use vegetation to stabilize
the channel. In addition, some grading will be required to provide stable side slopes and
slow channel velocities. In critical locations, large diameter rocks called rip -rap will be
placed. In addition, sediment will be removed from the large sedimentation pond at the
east end of 62"d Avenue. The information meeting will provide a description of the work
proposed and an opportunity for you to ask questions.
If you have any questions about the meeting or will be unable to attend, please contact
me at 763-509-5525.
Sincerely,
Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E.
City Engineer
cc: Dan Faulkner, P.E., Dir. of Pub. Rick Lestina, Water Resources Eng.
Works CITY OF MAPLE GROVE
Darrell Johnson, Sr. Eng. Tech. P.O. Box 1180
Maple Grove, MN 553 t 1-6180
PLYMOUTH A Beaut fu[Pface To Live
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Peter J Cole
Tammy A Cole
6215 Deerwood Cir N
Plymouth MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0048
Charles S Robertson
Judith M Robertson
6135 Forestview Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0051
Patrick Gorzycki
Gloria Gorzycki
11600 62nd Ave N
Plymouth MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0034
Dorothy Krekelberg
6150 Hemlock Ln N
Plymouth MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0049
Earle Phillips
11700 62nd Ave N
Plymouth MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0052
Richard A Ploetz
Karen A Ploetz
11510 62nd Ave N
Plymouth MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0047
Chad C Magnuson
Tracy L Magnuson
6125 Forestview Ln N
Plymouth MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0050
Richard L Hayes
Elizabeth A Hayes
11610 62nd Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55442
02-118-22-12-0053
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Mary J Dwinal
11500 62nd Ave N
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How will the state respond to
the budget crisis?
Earlier this week, Commissioner of Finance
Pam Wheelock indicated that the governor has
not yet formulated a plan to deal with the
deficit and that the state has time to
contemplate the budget forecast. However, she
went on to say that the forecast is likely an
indicator of permanent changes in the state's
economy and significant corrective actions will
undoubtedly be needed.
The Commissioner and Governor have both
indicated that all areas of the state budget
would be "on the table" for budget cuts. What
does this mean for cities?
Between now and the end of the current state
biennium, there are three remaining state aid
payments to cities and two distributions of the
new market value homestead credit. Cities will
receive an aid distribution this December that
will include LGA and the last HACA
distribution. Next July, cities will receive their
first half LGA payment. On October 31, cities
will receive the distribution of their share of the
new market value homestead credit and in
December, cities will receive their second half
LGA distributions along with their second half
distribution of the homestead credit.
Although LGA and the market value
homestead credit reimbursements are the two
largest city state aids, other state aid programs
could also be cut. Programs such as general
PERA aid, police aid, fire aid or the new low-
income housing aid could also be cut.
The legislature does not convene until January
29, 2002, but there are at least two ways the
state could begin to address the deficit before
that date. First, the governor could call a
special session to give the Legislature an
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opportunity to take remedial action
immediately. The governor and legislative
leaders met this past Wednesday to discuss the
budget situation and decided that a special
session would not be called at this time.
Second, the commissioner"of finance could also
evoke a seldom -used law that allows the
executive branch to "unallot" expenditures.
Unallotment is essentially a unilateral decision
by the executive branch to not make
expenditures that were included in the budget
passed by the legislature and Governor. The
law does not specify how unallotment
reductions are to be made and the law does not
provide any explicit exemptions from the
unallotment power.
Much of the immediate focus for budget cuts
has been on the aid and credit distributions
scheduled for next year, however, this
December's aid payments could even be
affected. This presents a challenge given that
cities are currently crafting 2002 budgets based
on the 2002 aid notices distributed by the
Department of Revenue this past July, and on
expected fund balances after this December's
property tax settlements and state aid payments.
The likelihood of immediate expenditure
unallotments is difficult to gauge. Although it
would appear that immediate executive or
legislative action is not likely, other events
seem to indicate that the commissioner is ready
to take strong action to begin resolving the
deficit. On November 20, Commissioner
Wheelock sent a memo to commissioners and
agency heads proclaiming that state agencies
may not enter into any new grant agreements,
which includes any grant agreement not fully
executed. Although this action clearly does not
impact LGA and HACA, it could be considered
a potential precedent.
For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of M innesola Cities I niertovern mental Relations team_
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What about other creative budget balancing
maneuvers? The $14 million LGA reform
account is likely a goner and the TIF grant
program funding could be delayed or reduced.
The statutory transfer of the sales tax on motor
vehicles to the highway user tax distribution
fund could be reduced. Sales taxes on services
would hit cities, as would an increase in the
sales tax rate. Increasing the state property tax
or extending it to other types of property
beyond commercial, industrial and cabins could
occur, but not likely for taxes payable in 2002.
We have thought of other creative ways cities
could be nicked, but we would rather not
mention them publicly for fear that state leaders
might get bad ideas.
Emergency Preparedness &
Response Satellite
Conference
City officials are encouraged to attend and
participate in a free satellite broadcast
conference, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, Dec.
17, to discuss emergency preparedness and
response to domestic terrorism. The
Association of Minnesota Counties is
sponsoring the conference for mayors, council
members, fire chiefs, police chiefs, local health
officials, county sheriffs and county attorneys,
at county courthouses throughout the state.
The satellite broadcast will initiate from the
State Capitol, Room 15. State government
panelists are expected to include Minnesota
Department of Health Commissioner Jan
Malcolm; Department of Emergency
Management Director Jerry Rosendahl; State
Epidemiologist Dr. Harry Hull; a representative
from the FBI; and police, fire, and EMS
representatives.
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The goals of the statewide discussion is to
bring community leaders and stakeholders
together to begin discussions on emergency
preparedness; provide information about local
level response; and identify resources and
models of response planning for local
governments.
The question and answer session moderated by
Don Shelby, WCCO-TV news anchor and radio
host, will focus on what is being done to
prepare for emergencies; identifying new risks
within our communities; how to better respond
to emergencies; and the need for reestablishing
local communication links and networks vital
to effective response. Some of the key
questions include who is in charge when a
community experiences various types of
emergencies; what happens when an
emergency site becomes a crime scene; how to
work with the media; how would a new
quarantine law work; and what can individuals
do to prepare for any terrorist event.
The League encourages mayors, council
members and public safety and other staff to
attend to learn more about statewide resources
and identify other response leaders in your
county and region.
For more information, please contact your
county administrator or emergency manager to
indicate that you plan to attend and to
determine the exact room location for the
satellite broadcast.
For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team.
551.281.:200 or 800.925.112"
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December 13, 2001
J
Mayor and City Council Members
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Attention: Mr. Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Re: Hampton Hills Golf Course
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
We are writing this letter to inform you of our desire to develop the Hampton Hills Golf
Course property as a residential community. This letter is also an expression of the de-
sires of Mr. Ken Hampton, Mr. John Hampton, and Ms. Dian Whelan (the owners of the
property) to achieve the same outcome.
Ken Hampton purchased a number of land parcels in the area in the early 60's. The
golf course opened in 1966, and has been operated as a family-owned business to this
day. While the Hampton's had believed the course could be operated for some time
into the future, the economics of running a budget golf course have dramatically
changed. Family circumstances have also changed. Consequently, the Hampton's
want to discontinue the golf operation and convert the land to another use.
DR Horton and the Hampton's have entered into a purchase and sale agreement that
anticipates development upon receipt of the Plymouth City Council's approval of a pro-
ject. According to the city's Comprehensive Plan, the preferred ultimate use of the
property is a combination of residential housing and open space.
At this time, our early ideas for a Hampton Hills mixed -residential development incorpo-
rate some age restricted active adult and seniors housing. In keeping with stated city
development goals, we will preserve area natural resources and amenities by clustering
buildings and homes and providing pedestrian and community amenities.
Horton is a publicly held national builder -developer operating in 50 markets in 24 states,
including the Twin Cities. At fiscal year end September 30, 2001, the company ex-
ceeded $6 billion in revenues, its 24th straight year of revenue and profit growth. Min-
nesota is a top ten division of the company, with revenues topping $120 million.
We are developing and building in Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Hastings,
Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee, and Elk
River. We have completed numerous projects in several communities. Planning and
acquisition activities are underway in Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Wood-
bury, and Hugo, to name a few. We are the only major firm in the metro area that builds
housing product across nearly every price range and product type. Our range of resi-
D. R. Horton, Inc. ■ Minnesota
20860 Kenbridge Court, Suite 100 ■ Lakeville, MN 55044
DECL..,
We are writing this letter to inform you of our desire to develop the Hampton Hills Golf
Course property as a residential community. This letter is also an expression of the de-
sires of Mr. Ken Hampton, Mr. John Hampton, and Ms. Dian Whelan (the owners of the
property) to achieve the same outcome.
Ken Hampton purchased a number of land parcels in the area in the early 60's. The
golf course opened in 1966, and has been operated as a family-owned business to this
day. While the Hampton's had believed the course could be operated for some time
into the future, the economics of running a budget golf course have dramatically
changed. Family circumstances have also changed. Consequently, the Hampton's
want to discontinue the golf operation and convert the land to another use.
DR Horton and the Hampton's have entered into a purchase and sale agreement that
anticipates development upon receipt of the Plymouth City Council's approval of a pro-
ject. According to the city's Comprehensive Plan, the preferred ultimate use of the
property is a combination of residential housing and open space.
At this time, our early ideas for a Hampton Hills mixed -residential development incorpo-
rate some age restricted active adult and seniors housing. In keeping with stated city
development goals, we will preserve area natural resources and amenities by clustering
buildings and homes and providing pedestrian and community amenities.
Horton is a publicly held national builder -developer operating in 50 markets in 24 states,
including the Twin Cities. At fiscal year end September 30, 2001, the company ex-
ceeded $6 billion in revenues, its 24th straight year of revenue and profit growth. Min-
nesota is a top ten division of the company, with revenues topping $120 million.
We are developing and building in Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Hastings,
Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee, and Elk
River. We have completed numerous projects in several communities. Planning and
acquisition activities are underway in Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Wood-
bury, and Hugo, to name a few. We are the only major firm in the metro area that builds
housing product across nearly every price range and product type. Our range of resi-
D. R. Horton, Inc. ■ Minnesota
20860 Kenbridge Court, Suite 100 ■ Lakeville, MN 55044
Hampton Hills Development Opportunity -- Page 2:6f 2
dential offerings now includes single family, multi -family, active seniors lifestyle, and
high-density residential projects.
We understand the complex and often conflicting goals of development in areas im-
pacted by environmental, transportation, and infrastructure constraints. We customarily
engage top-notch planners, architects, engineers, and contractors in pursuit of our pro-
jects. Overall, Horton has the requisite financial and professional resources necessary
to undertake challenging projects. Most importantly, we prefer to make the communities
in which we develop our partners, not adversaries. What is good for the City of Ply-
mouth is also likely to be good for Horton.
We understand that there are several significant development issues that must be re-
solved before construction can proceed with a Hampton Hills development. We are
also aware that some residents may find it difficult to adjust to this land use change.
We are committed to working with City Council, Planning Commission and city staff to
resolve all of the development issues to the city's satisfaction and we will engage the lo-
cal residents in constructive dialogue to allay their concerns as best we can.
To this end, we have had preliminary fact finding meetings with several city staff mem-
bers and we are planning informal get-togethers with the neighbors over the coming
weeks. After the 1St of the year, we will be inviting city officials join in these informal
meetings. We will, of course, have more discussions with staff before submitting an ap-
plication to amend the Comprehensive Plan or application for development.
We look forward to working with you to create a residential community for which all of us
can be proud. If you or any city official has any questions about this letter, please con-
tact Terry Matula at the numbers listed below.
Sincerely,
DR Horton, I c. — Minnesota Hampton Hills Golf Course
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cc: Ms. Anne Hurlburt, Plymouth Community Development Director
Mr. Dan Faulkner, Plymouth Director of Public Works
Terry Matula
Direct 952-985-7825
Cell 612-490-2331
Fax 952-985-7800
D. R. Horton, Inc. ■ Minnesota
20860 Kenbridge Court, Suite 100 ■ Lakeville, MN 55044