HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-17-1992CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
JANUARY 17. 1992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY:
JANUARY 27 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
2. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, January 20. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
3. COUNCIL DINNER WITH PUBLIC SAFETY -DIRECTOR CANDIDATES --
Tuesday, January 21, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Radisson
Conference Center.
4. WATER QUALITY CONTROL COMMITTEE -- Tuesday, January 21,
7:00 p.m. The first meeting of the of the Water Quality
Control Committee will be held in the Council conference
room. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M-4)
5. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, January 22. Planning
Commission Forum will -be held at 6:45 p.m., with the
regular Commission meeting following at 7:00 p.m. Agenda
attached. (M-5)
6. POLICY MAKERS BRIEFING -- Thursday, January 23, 7:30 a.m.
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has
scheduled a Policy Makers Briefing at the North Hennepin
Community College. This breakfast briefing will present
theirjfindings on human service needs in the Northwest
Hennepin area. (M-6)
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January 17, 1992
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7. 'DESIGN IN THE SUBURBS' FORUM -- The Minneapolis Chapter
of the American Institute of Architects is sponsoring a
four-part series of panel discussion which will address
"working places, living places, shopping places and
playing places" in the suburban areas of Minneapolis.
The seminars are scheduled for January, March, May and
June. The first panel discussion will be held January 29
at the Opus Center. A copy of the meeting announcement
is attached. If you plan to attend, please notify
Laurie. (M-7)
8. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council
calendars for January are attached.' (M-8)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION .....
1. LIBRARY SITE -- Attorney Bob Lindahl has informed me that
the court appointed commissioners will commence their
hearings on the City's taking of the Cavanaugh property
commencing April 6. A copy of his letter is attached.
Mr. David Cramer of the Hennepin County Library staff has
also informed me that the County Board of Commissioners
has completed its appointments to the committee which
selects architects for county projects. That committee
will be requested to select an architect for the proposed
Plymouth Community Library. Earlier this week I spoke
with Mr. Cramer and brought him up-to-date on the status
of the City's ownership of the Cavanaugh property, and
the fact that the house has been razed. (I-1)
2. HENNEPIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE -- Last
November we received a notification from Hennepin County
that they were reestablishing their Solid Waste
Management Advisory Committee. They invited interested
local elected officials to send in applications for
consideration. Councilmember Helliwell submitted an
application ' and has been selected as one of the elected
representatives to serve on the Solid Waste Management
Advisory Committee. The Committee consists of nineteen
members, seven non -elected citizen representatives, four
elected municipal officials, four representatives from
private waste management firms, four selected by County
Commissioners. Attached is the information which was
submitted previously to the City Council with respect to
this committee. (I-2)
3. SCHOOL LIAISON PROGRAM - DISTRICT 281 -- Last Tuesday
morning, Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Tierney and Edson,
and I attended the District 281 Annual Compliance
Meeting. One of the topics at this meeting dealt with
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January 17, 1992
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the School Liaison Program. . It is clear that the
District Council places a high priority on this program.
Following the meeting I met with Superintendent Powell.
I informed her that the City Council is prepared to
authorize the hiring of a new police officer if we could
get written confirmation that the School District would
commit to pay for the program through the 1992-93 school
year. Superintendent Powell indicated that she would
request the School Board to consider this at their next
meeting, Tuesday, January 21, and report to me. She felt
comfortable that the School Board would authorize the
expenditure.
On Thursday morning, Dennis Paulson, Bob Nesbitt and I
met with Dr. Bob Cameron of District 281, as well as
other City Managers and police officials .to further
discuss the School Liaison Program. A group of police
officers will be meeting to develop an overall draft of
the position description for the school liaison officer.
City Managers will meet with Dr. Cameron .to further
discuss how the program will be financed, specifically
with respect .to how the School District's $91,000 can
best be allocated to the respective communities. That
meeting has not yet been established.
4. MEDINA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -- Tuesday
meeting in Medina, sponsored by the
Commerce. The focus of the meeting
the comprehensive plan submitted
Metropolitan Council. Since Med.
Metropolitan Urban Service Area (l
limited sewer capacity available th3
is a good deal of concern in the coin
are going to develop in the next de
the new council was elected on t:
growth. Their draft plan is design
requirements of the available se
interceptors (285,000 gallons per de
2003-2005. The Metropolitan Council
make additional changes in their
addressing issues involving growth c,
the sewage flows do not exceed proje,
transportation element adequately a
impacts on Highway 55. Their Compre:
address how they propose to address
of on-site sanitary sewer system
Name Lake. Medina Mavor Gary
evening I attended a
Northwest Chamber of
was a discussion of
by Medina to the
.na is outside the
[USA), and has only
ough Plymouth, there
iunity about how they
:ade. A majority of
ie basis of slowing
:d to conform to the
wage in Plymouth's
y), through the year
is requiring them to
plan, particularly
>ntrol to ensure that
:tions and that their
1dresses the traffic
iensive Plan does not
Lnd solve the problem
'ailures around Holy
Acromite and their
Consulting Engineering Glenn Cook, of Bonestroo Rosene
Anderlik & Associates, appeared to believe that they
would be able to obtain access to the sanitary sewers in
Plymouth. While I think it is highly questionable that
we will have sanitary sewer capacity serve this area of
Medina, adjacent to Lundgren Brothers Churchill -Farm and
U.S. Homes Bridlewood Farm plat, I believe that the can
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January 17, 1992
Page 4
expect this request will be made at a future date unless
it is addressed as part of their Comprehensive Plan
review. I plan on raising it as an issue at such time as
the Metropolitan Council officially notifies us of the
comment period for the Medina Comprehensive Plan.
5. DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING -- Wednesday morning, Mayor
Bergman, Councilmembers Vasiliou, Edson, and Tierney met
with staff members and developers. We reviewed the
City's draft Five -Year Capital Improvement Program and
discussed other development -related matters of interest.
Bob Burger, who has served as President of the
Development Council for six years, has submitted his
letter of resignation from the Development Council and
the Council selected Peter Pflaum (in his absence) to be
the new President. (I- 5)
6. PLYMOUTH FORUM - JANUARY 27 -- Kevin Begin will be
attending the January 27 Forum to address the Council
about developing a possible Seniors Assisted -Living
Project on Fernbrook Lane. Attached is a memo from
Laurie Rauenhorst on Mr. Begin's presentation. (I-6)
7. CHARTER COMMISSION -- Attached:
a. Approved minutes of November 18, 1991 meeting.
b. Approved minutes of December 9, 1991 meeting.
c. Unapproved minutes of January 13, 1992 meeting.
d. Chair's annual report to the District Court.
e. Revised Charter Commission roster.
(I-7)
8. METRO COUNCIL - LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS SURVEY -- The
Metropolitan Council will be holding a region -wide forum
in March to study new approaches to delivery of local
government services. The forum is part of a number of
activities planned by the Metropolitan Council to assist
local units of government in providing their citizens
with service delivery options. Attached is a letter from
Metropolitan Council Mary Anderson describing the
activities planned. (I-8)
9: ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES (AMM) 1992
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS -- Attached to this memo is your
copy of' the 1992' AMM Legislative Policies. These
policies will be shared with our legislators and others
during this legislative session. Councilmembers are
urged to remind our legislators of these policies and
request favorable consideration of them as the
legislators deal with the topics involved.
10. 'CREATING A COMMUNITY VISION' -- Mayor Bergman asked that
the attached report be distributed to members of the
Council. (I-10)
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January 17, 1992
Page 5
11. STORM WATER/GROUND WATER DRAINAGE INTO PUBLIC STREETS --
Attached -is a memo from Fred More in response to
Councilmember. Vasiliou's inquiry dealing with icing
problems in the Amber Woods area. (I-11)
12. RECYCLING BROCHURE --' The attached recycling brochure
will be inserted in the February issue of the Plymouth
News. It covers the curbside and drop-off programs as
well as includes ideas on solid waste reduction.
13. MINUTES•
a. Municipal Legislative Commission, January 8, 1992.
(I -13a)
b. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, December
19, 1991. (I -13b)
14.. MONTHLY REPORTS:
a. Fire Department monthly activity report for December,
1991. (I-14)
15. TRANSIT RIDERSHIP -- December ridership statistics for
the Plymouth Metrolink and Dial -A -Ride transit services
are attached. (I-15)_
16. 'CITY & STATE 2000' -- Annually "City & State" magazine
ranks cities, states and counties on the basis of revenue
and population. This year's list uses U.S. census data
with 1990 population numbers and revenue figures from the
111987" Census of Governments," a census taken every five
years. Attached is a copy of the January article on the
top 2000 jurisdictions, in which Plymouth is ranked as
992. (I-16)
17. Chelsea Woods 'Trails' -- A copy of the Chelsea Woods
Homeowners Association newsletter is attached. (I-17)
18. EHLERS & ASSOCIATES NEWSLETTER -- The January bond and
financial report newsletter from Ehlers & Associates is
attache.d (I- 18)
19. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Attached is correspondence on
calls received on the Customer Service Line. (I-19)
20. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES -- I have received the following
correspondence on Plymouth employees:
a. Letter of appreciation to Frank Boyles from Duane
Koslowski, for his TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Retention Committee presentation. (I-20)
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January 17, 1992
Page 6
21. CORRESPONDEN
a. Letter from City Manager to the legal firms
interviewed by Council for attorney services. (I -21a)
b. Letter from George Wilson, 17140 14th Avenue North, to
City Manager, regarding traffic concerns on County
Road 101. A letter responding to Mr. Wilson is also
attached. (I -21b)
c. Letters sent to area legislators requesting they keep
the City informed of legislation having an impact on
Plymouth. (I -21c)
d. Letters of appreciation to Charter Commission Forum
participation from Joy Tierney. (I -21d)
e. Letter to Barbara Willis, President, Plymouth Civic
League, from Mayor Bergman submitting his resignation
on the Board of the Civic League. (I -21e)
f. Letter to Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates,
from Fred Moore, forwarding letters received by the
City regarding the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
for the Schmidt Lake Road project. (I -21f)
g. Letter from Community Action for Suburban Hennepin
announcing the opening of "HOME Line" project for
tenants living in suburban Hennepin County. HOME Line
offers phone-in and drop-in services to tenants
experiencing problems with rental housing. (I -21g)
h. Letter of invitation from Frank Taylor, President,
NAACP Suburban MN, to attend the agency's "Foundations
for the Future - A Vision for the Suburban Community."
event on Wednesday, January 29. (I -21h)
i. Letter from Mary Anderson, Chair, Metropolitan
Council, to Chuck Dillerud, on the Metropolitan
Council's approval of the City's Comprehensive Plan
Amendments. (I -21i)
j. Letter from Greenwood Home Base staff to Frank
Boyles on Dial -A -Ride service used for field trips.
(I -21j)
k. Letter to Gregory Ptacin, General Manager, Minnesota
Suburban Publications, from City Manager, on the
redesignation of the Plymouth Sun Sailor as the City's
official newspaper for 1992. The letter also
addresses issues the Council had with regard to the
paper's circulation throughout Plymouth. (I -21k)
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January 17, 1992
Page 7
1. Letter of appointments by the Council at the January 6
Council meeting. (I-211)
m. Letter responding to Mr. David Shea, 14610 13th Avenue
North, from City Manager, on various City policies and
practices involving environmental and recycling
matters. (I -21m)
n. Letter to Paula Venice, 90 Kingsview Lane, from City
Manager, concerning damage to her mailbox by
snowplowing operations. (I -21n)
o. Memorandum from Councilmember Vasiliou regarding
ballot language - Minnetonka. (I -21o)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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January 10, 1992 CII1' Or
PLYMOUTR
FirstName MidName LastName
Position
Address
SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY CONTROL COMMITTEE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Dear FirstName:
You have previously received a letter from City Clerk Laurie Rauenhorst
informing you of your appointment by the Plymouth City Council to the
Water Quality Committee. I am enclosing a copy of a membership list of
the committee along with the "charge" for the committee adopted by the
City Council.
I am establishing the first meeting of the committee for Tuesday,
January 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard. Please contact Karen Holm or me (550-5070) if you are unable
to attend the first meeting of the committee. One of our items at the
first meeting will be to determine future meeting dates.
For the first meeting I have asked Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer for the
City of Maple Grove, to make a half hour presentation to the committee.
Ken is the coordinator for the City of Maple Grove with their Water
Quality Committee. Their committee has been in existence for
approximately five years.
If you have any questions regarding the committee, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
FGM:kh
enclosure
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
I/FirstName/MidName/LastName/Position/Address
///The attached letter was sent JANUARY 10, 1992
to the following list -of people
I/Craig//Twinem//
15015 44th Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55446
1/Bonnie//Hackner//
1635 Black Oaks Pl.
Plymouth, MN 55447
I/Mary/Christine/White//
1345 Juneau Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
I/David/G./Tkachenko//
12603 Sunset Trail
Plymouth, MN 55441-5705
I/Valentin//Scheglowski//
6 Saratoga Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
I/Gordon/D./Lewis//
5295 Ximines Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
I/Jeffrey/A./Shopek//
4425 Goldenrod Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
I/LuAnn//Yattaw//
5915 Kirkwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
I/Dan//Faulkner/
City Engineer/
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
I/Eric//Blank/
Director of Park & Recreation/
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1992 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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.
PUBLIC -FORUM 6:45 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2.* CONSENT AGENDA
3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Craig and Gary Scherber. Residential Planned Unit Development
Concept Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit and
Rezoning for Holly Creek located at the southwest quadrant of
Rockford Road and Dunkirk Lane (91106)
B. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reclassify
approximately 24 acres from CL (Limited Business) to CR -2 (Retail
Shopping) located at the northwest corner of Highway 55 and
Vicksburg Lane (91108)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. GEM Enterprises. Site Plan Amendment at Plymouth Shopping Center
for Twin City Pet Supply located at the southeast quadrant of
Highway 55 and Cottonwood Lane (91109)
B. Gerald W. Theis. Lot Division and Subdivision Ordinance Variance
for Dunkirk 55/RBJ located northwest of Highway 55 and Dunkirk Lane
(91110)
6. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Outdoor Advertising
7. ADJOURNMENT
GIM JAN 17 '92
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL''-/.
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December 12, 199 ,.
Dear Polidy Maker.
We would like to provide policy makers in our community:�'.�>�
an opportunity to attend a briefing on some of the most recent
findings on human reeds in the Northwest Hennepin area. We
cordially invite -you to attend the Policy Makers Briefing, a
breakfast at which the latest research and information will be
presented concerning:
o Demographic changes in the last decade (from 1990
Census)
o deeds of working poor people
o Poverty in the suburbs
o rousing affordability, linking housing and human
services
o Senior issues
o Gaps ir- availability of affordable counseling services
for families in crisis
o Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council initiatives
focusing on youth aAd children
The breakfast is sponsored by the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council and will be held at:
North Hennepin Community College
131 Career and Continuing Education Building
7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Thursday, January 23, 1992
7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
A hot breakfast will be served.
Reserved parking for participants will be available.
As a planning, research and coordinating agency, our goal is
toy get the latest information into the hands of policymakers who
can make a difference. We hope that you will be able to attend.
Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, January 17 at 493-2802. We look
forward to seeing you there!
Patricia S. Wilder
Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council
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Dr. Fred Capshaw Sen. Ember
North Hennepin Minnesota
Community College Senate
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7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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AIA MINNEAPOLIS 1992
DESIGN in'the SUBURBS
Mark your Calendar: A four-part series of programs to focus attention on the special issues
affecting design in the suburbs. This series will provide the opportunity for dialog among
Architects, Urban Planners, City Planning Commissions, communities and chambers of
commerce.
"To develop a forum for dialog among architects, planners,
clients, city officials and the public about design issues in the
suburbs."
29 January 1992: Design in the Suburbs: Working Places
at Opus Center Cafeteria
9900 Bren Road (169 at Bren Road)
Minnetonka
4:00 Registration - Refreshments
4:30 Panel Discussion of Market Trends, Planning Issues, Use
Compatibility, Traffic -based Zoning and Architecture in the
suburban workplace.
Moderated by: Roger Kipp AIA
Federated Department Stores, Inc.
formerly Project Manager for The Andersen Group Architects, Ltd. and
Hodne / Kipp Architects Planners.
Panelists: Robert Worthington
Executive Director of Govenmental Affairs, Opus Corporation;
formerly a Planner for the cities of Richfield and Bloomington.
Greg Ingraham
Senior Planner, City of Bloomington;
formerly a Planner with the State Planning Agency and
the City of Eagan.
Chris Enger
Director of Planning, City of Eden Prairie;
twenty years experience as client, dirctor and team member with architects and
engineers; M. L. A. in Landscape Architecture.
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DESIGN in the SUBURBS: WORKING PLACES
Sponsored by AIA Minneapolis, a chapter of The American Institute of Architects
Cost $5.00 (make checks payable to AIA Minneapolis)
Please return this portion of form by 22 January 1992 to:
Gina Sekelsky , AIA Minnesota, 275 Market Street, Minneapolis MN 55405
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77 M' -COUNCIL: MEETING
January 21 ::TUESDAY I January 28
5:00pm Dinner with Pub. Safety Dir. Finalists -
Radisson
7:00pm **Water Quality Control Comm.
January 22
6:45pm PLANNING FORUM
7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION
January 23 THURSDAY
7:03am Policy Makers Briefing (NWHHSC)- No. Henn. 6:30pm HRA
College
January 24 FRIDAY
January 25
January 26
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Mr. Josiah E. Brill, Jr., Esq.
Siegel, Brill, Greupner
Duffy
Suite 1350
100 Washington Square Building
Minneapolis, MN 55401
RE: City of Plymouth v. Cavanaugh
Court File No. CD -2215
Our File No. PL100-107
County Library Site
Dear Mr. Brill:
JOHN M. LEFEVRE.JR.
ROBERT J. LINDALL
• LAURA K. MOLLET
DANIEL R. NELSON
BARBARA L. PORT%OOD
JAMES M. STROMMEN
'STEVEN M. TALLEN
JAMES J. THOMSON. JR.
LARRY M. WERTHEIM
BONNIE L. WILKINS
GARY P. WINTER
DAVID L. GRAVEN (1929-1991)
OF COUNSEL
ROBERT L. DAVIDSON
This will confirm the discussion which we had with the Court -
Appointed Commissioners and your client on January 8, 1992. At
that time, we scheduled hearings before the Commissioners
concerning the damages caused by the taking of Mr. Cavanaugh's
property for the new library site to be held on April 6, 7, 8, 9
and 10, 1992, as needed.
I am taking the liberty of sending a copy of this letter.to
all persons present at the meeting.
RJL:dh
cc: James Daniels, Commissioner
Nelson "Bud" Andrus, Commissioner
Scott Ruppert, Commissioner
Wilfred J. Cavanaugh
James Willis
Fred Moore
Jim Thomson
Frank Boyles
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HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
Attorneys at Law
470 Pillsbury Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
ROBERT A. AISOP
(612) 337-9300
RONALD H. BATTY
Facsimile (612) 337.9310
STEPHEN J. BUBUI.
ROBERT C. CART SON
'
JOHN B. DEAN
MARY G. DOBBINS
STEF'ANIE N. GALEY
CORRINE A. HEINE
WRITERS DIRECT DIAL
JAMES S. HOI.ME5
DAVID J. KENNEDY
JOHN R.LARSON
WELLINGTON H. LAW
January 8 1992
ry
CHARLES L.LEFEVERE
Mr. Josiah E. Brill, Jr., Esq.
Siegel, Brill, Greupner
Duffy
Suite 1350
100 Washington Square Building
Minneapolis, MN 55401
RE: City of Plymouth v. Cavanaugh
Court File No. CD -2215
Our File No. PL100-107
County Library Site
Dear Mr. Brill:
JOHN M. LEFEVRE.JR.
ROBERT J. LINDALL
• LAURA K. MOLLET
DANIEL R. NELSON
BARBARA L. PORT%OOD
JAMES M. STROMMEN
'STEVEN M. TALLEN
JAMES J. THOMSON. JR.
LARRY M. WERTHEIM
BONNIE L. WILKINS
GARY P. WINTER
DAVID L. GRAVEN (1929-1991)
OF COUNSEL
ROBERT L. DAVIDSON
This will confirm the discussion which we had with the Court -
Appointed Commissioners and your client on January 8, 1992. At
that time, we scheduled hearings before the Commissioners
concerning the damages caused by the taking of Mr. Cavanaugh's
property for the new library site to be held on April 6, 7, 8, 9
and 10, 1992, as needed.
I am taking the liberty of sending a copy of this letter.to
all persons present at the meeting.
RJL:dh
cc: James Daniels, Commissioner
Nelson "Bud" Andrus, Commissioner
Scott Ruppert, Commissioner
Wilfred J. Cavanaugh
James Willis
Fred Moore
Jim Thomson
Frank Boyles
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CITY COUNCIL IWORMATION MEMORANDUM
November 22, 1991
Page 4
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4. COUNTY TO REESTABLISH SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE -- The Hennepin County Board will be
reestablishing its Solid 'Waste Management -Committee for
the purpose of revising the County's Solid Waste Master
Plan. Attached is a letter from Hennepin County
informing of the four committee openings for elected
municipal officials to serve on the committee. Plymouth
should have'an elected person on this committee! (I-4)
5. FARE INCREASE - PLYMOUTH DIAL -A -RIDE -- Earlier this
month, the City Council approved the Plymouth Metrolink
Transit Program for 1992. As part of that program, we
advised the Council that the fares for Plymouth Dial -A -
Ride would be revised effective January 1, 1992 from
$1.00 per trip advanced notice and $1.50 per trip same
day notice to $1.50 per trip advanced notice and $2.00
per trip same day notice. During the next month,
Plymouth Metrolink and Plymouth Dial -A -Ride passengers
will be receiving flyers advising them of the fare
change.
Councilmembers may receive calls from passengers who
believe that the fare increase is substantial. The
rationale for the fare increase is: 1) existing fares
have been in place since April 1, 1989; 2) the hourly
cost for providing Dial -A -Ride to Plymouth residents has
increased over 20 percent since 1989 from approximately
$20 per hour to $25 per hour; 3) most Dial -A -Ride systems
charge $1.50 or $2.00 for their service; 4) the Regional
Transit Board target for farebox recovery is 20 percent.
Plymouth is presently operating at approximately 15
percent; 5) the increased fare will help justify the
addition of another peak period morning vehicle to serve
the increasing ride requests we are receiving.
6. EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL UPDATE -- A memorandum from Eric
Blank gives a status on the City's request to Hennepin
County for funding to control eurasian water milfoil on
Parkers and Medicine Lakes is attached. Also included is
a copy of a letter by Marsha Videen, representing East
Parkers Lake Improvement Association. The letter was
mailed to groups and organizations in the community
soliciting support for the 1992 treatment of Parkers
Lake. (I-6)
7. PLYMOUTH DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT -- A copy
of the 1991 third quarter report for the Plymouth
Domestic Assault Intervention Project is attached. (I-7)
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
HENNEPIN Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
Phone: (612) 348-6846
FAX: (612) 348-8532
November 15, 1991
Mr. James Willis
Manager, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
The Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Development
Guide/Policy Plan, approved by the Metropolitan Council on
September- 26, 1991, necessitates the revision of the current
Hennepin County Solid Waste Master Plan and reestablishment of the
Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee.
On October 22, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners adopted
the attached resolution reestablishing the Solid Waste Management
Advisory Committee.
Please inform your mayor and city council of the four committee
openings for elected municipal officials.
A letter of application stating interest in the committee should be
sent to Kay Mitchell, Clerk of the County Board, at A2400
Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487 by November 29. Please
include a day phone number, qualifications specific to the
committee and a resume, if desired.
J
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will interview
applicants at the Ways & Means Committee on December 5 and make
their appointments to the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee
on December 10.
Sincerely,
Janet Leick
Director
Attachment
c: Commissioners
Dale Ackmann
Vern Genzlinger
.HENNEPIN COUNTY"M JAN 1? 192
an equal opportunity employe1 NOV 2 2.91 1
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
RESOLUTION NO. 91-10-887R2
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner.McLaughlin.
seconded by Commissioner Jude:
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners reestablish
the Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee pursuant to
Minnesota Statute 473.803 and 'Resolution 91-9-S1SR4, with the goal of maintaining
Hennepin County as the foremost urban county in the United States in its
conservation of resources and management of solid waste; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,. That committee membership will consist of 19 voting
members comprised of the following: seven non -elected citizen representatives
(one from each city where a solid waste facility is or may be located), four
elected municipal officials, and four representatives from private waste
management firms to be selected in accordance with Hennepin County's open
appointments policy such that committee representation is achieved as required
by law; and four appointments, outside of the open appointment process: one
selected by the Chairman of the County Board; one selected by Commissioners
representing Districts 1 and 7; one selected by Commissioners representing
Districts 2 and 3; and one selected by Commissioners representing Districts 5 and
6; and the Clerk of the Board is directed to solicit applications for IS of ;,he
19 committee positions; and
BE IT -FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Public Service Committee
will serve as Chairman of the Solid waste Management Advisory Committee and be
a non-voting member of that committee.
` The question was on the adoption of the resolution and there were
-SPVPn YEAS and No NAYS as follows:
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Y,A NAY OTHER
Peter McLaughlin X
Randy Johnso:: X
John Keefe X
Tad Jude X
Judy Makowske X
Mark Andrew
X _
John E. Derus, Chairman
X
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
ATTEST:
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OCT 1 � �oq1
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January 14, 1992
Honorable Mayor,
City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As the year 1992 dawns, I will have served as President of the
Plymouth Development Council for nearly six years. In as much as
I have "semi -retired" from the development business and will be
spending most of the winter in Arizona, I feel it is time for me
to pass the torch to a more active member of the development
community.
I have truly enjoyed acting as kind of an ombudsman for the
developers and city personnel. Working together with trust and
cooperation, the development community and the City of Plymouth
broke new ground in easing the normal conflict of private
industry and public policy. It is very important that this
spirit of cooperative understanding be maintained in the future.
I have enjoyed and will treasure the trust and support I have
received from all concerned, particularly the City staff under
Jim Willis who have, without exception, always been willing to
listen and hear the developers' side of the issue. In my thirty
plus years of activity in the development business, I have dealt
with many cities, none will surpass the City of Plymouth for
cooperation and willingness to help solve development problems to
the mutual benefit of all concerned.
However, it is time for me to move on. I therefore tender my
resignation as President of the Plymouth Development Council
effective January 15, 1992. I will be in town until the last
week in January. If any questions arise before I go, I can be
reached at 421-9279. Godspeed and maintain the faith.
Very truly yours,
*RobeBurger
N JAN 17 '92
Mr. Peter Pflaum
Lundgren Bros. Construction Co.
935 E. Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
SUBJECT: NEW PRESIDENT, PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Dear Peter:
As you know, Bob Burger submitted his resignation as President of
the Plymouth, Development Council effective January 15, 1992. I
have attached a copy of his letter of resignation.
Because of your extensive experience in the Plymouth development
community and previous participation in the Development Council,
you were unanimously selected as the new President of the
Plymouth Development Council.
When you get a chance, please call me so that we can rough out
the schedule of meetings for 1992. Generally' speaking, the
Council has met between four and six times a year. The city
staff prepares the minutes and agendas and distribute them to
Development Council members. My phone number is 550-5059.
Sincerely,
auc aDillerud
Director of Planning and
Community Development
CIM ,IAN 17,9Z
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 15, 1992
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst�y Clerk
SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH FORUM - JANUARY 27
Kevin Begin has informed me that he will be attending the
January 27 Plymouth Forum to address the City Council about
developing a possible Seniors Assisted -Living Project on
Fernbrook Lane. The project is unrelated to the proposed HRA
senior housing project. As I understand it, Mr. Begin's project
would provide some assisted care but would not be deemed a
nursing home. Rents of 40-60 percent under nursing home costs
could be achieved in the project.
Grant Heino, Vice President of Pelletier Financial Services Inc.,
will accompany him. The presentation will take about 10-15
minutes.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CHARTER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1992
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
Plymouth Charter Commission was held on Monday, January 13, 1992 in
the conference room of the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard, Plymouth Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by
the Chair at 7:00 p.m.
I. Roll Call. Upon roll. call, the following members were
present: Bobra, Duntley, Foley, Ford, Milner, Patterson,
Peterson, Pribble, Schneider, Speck, Tierney and Wirth. The
following members were absent: Bujold, Crain and Singer. The
Chair announced that members Crain and Bujold had notified the
Secretary of their inability to attend.
II. Approval of Minutes. The attorney and the Chair pointed out
a number of minor changes required to be made in the minutes
of the November 18 and December 9, 1991 meetings. The changes
were agreed to and the minutes of those meetings approved by
consensus.
III. Annual Meeting. The Chair announced that, pursuant to the
Commission's by-laws, this was the annual meeting of the
Commission and that the only item of business was the election
of officers. Chair Tierney announced that she would decline
nomination or election to the office of Chair.
The Chair announced that nominations for the office of Chair
for a one-year term were open. Foley nominated Schneider.
Speck nominated Pribble. No other nominations were made.
Foley moved, seconded by Bobra, that nominations be closed.
Motion carried. The Chair asked for voting by a show of hands
on the two nominations. The resulting vote was eight for
Schneider, four for Pribble. Motion by Pribble, seconded by
Duntley, that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot for Schneider as Chair. Motion carried. The Acting
Chair declared Schneider elected and Schneider assumed the
duties of Chair.
The Chair announced that nominations for the office of Vice -
Chair for a one-year term were open. Foley nominated Milner.
Schneider nominated Pribble. No other nominations were made.
Patterson moved, seconded by Peterson, that nominations be
closed. Motion carried. The Chair asked for voting by a show
of hands on the nominations. The resulting vote was eight for
Pribble, four for Milner. Motion by Patterson, seconded by
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Foley, that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous
ball.ot for Pribble as Vice -Chair. Motion carried. The Chair
declared Pribble elected and Pribble assumed the duties of
Vice -Chair.
The Chair announced that nominations for the office of
Secretary for a term of one year were open. Milner nominated
Bobra. No other nominations were made. Pribble moved that
nominations be closed. Motion carried. Moved by Schneider,
seconded by Pribble, that the Secretary be instructed to cast
a unanimous ballot for Bobra as Secretary. Motion carried.
The Chair declared Bobra elected as Secretary, and Bobra
assumed the duties of Secretary.
IV. Annual Report. Moved by Schneider, seconded by Wirth, that
the annual report of the Commission, as prepared and 'submitted
to the District Court by the outgoing Chair, be accepted.
Motion carried.
V. Other Business.
(a) Additional resources. A discussion ensued about the form
and content of the February and March meetings. Tierney
pointed out that the March target date was critical if a
charter is to be on the November ballot. Bobra stated
that the Commission should, after tonight's public
meeting, have enough information to make a decision at
the March meeting. Other members pointed out that the
public meeting may raise some issues that might require
further outside or expert comment. Foley moved, seconded
by Ford, that the Chair be authorized, in its discretion
and after consultation with the Vice -Chair and Secretary,
to contact additional resources for the February and
March meetings if that was felt necessary. Motion
carried. It was agreed by consensus that the Commission
should meet briefly after the public meeting to discuss
this matter further.
(b) Recognition of outgoing Chair. Moved by Foley, seconded
by Peterson, that the Commission formally express its
gratitude to Joy Tierney for the excellent service as
Chair of the Commission during the past months. Motion
carried.
(c) Executive Committee. Motion by Pribble, seconded by
Tierney, that the Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary be
constituted ex officio as the Executive Committee of the
Commission with the authority to act on behalf of the
Commission between meetings -on those matters expressly
delegated to the Executive Committee by the Commission.
Motion carried.
IV. Public Informational Meeting. The Commission recessed at 7:25
and reassembled in the Council chambers at 7:30 to participate
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in the scheduled public informational meeting. That meeting
commenced at 7:35, member Tierney presiding.
Presentations were made by: the Commission attorney;'Dessyl
Peterson, Minnetonka city attorney; Jon Elam, Maple Grove City
Administrator; 'Larry Bakken, Golden Valley Mayor; and Stanley
Peskar, League of Cities general counsel.
Approximately 60 people, including the Mayor and City
Councilmembers Edson and Vasiliou were present. Questions
were taken from the floor and from Commission members.
( A copy of the presiding officer's opening remarks, the letter
of invitation to panel participants and a reprint of an
article in the Plymouth Sailor, which was available at the
meeting for distribution, are attached to these minutes.)
The public informational hearing was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
VII. Continued Meeting. The Commission reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
A discussion ensued about the need for further information and
input for the Commission's decision about recommending a
charter. Speck stated that he felt more opportunity for
public input was required. Wirth stated that he felt the
public .may not have been aware that the meeting had been an
opportunity to state their views. Duntley stated that he felt
the Commission had enough information to make the fundamental
decision and that more public input would be required if the
decision is to recommend a charter.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Peterson, that the general public
be invited, by press release and other appropriate means, to
the next two meetings, explaining that the Commission's
meetings are open to the public and that the Commission wants
to follow tonight's informational meeting with extended
opportunity for public comment on the need or lack thereof for
a charter.
Pribble stated that any person addressing the Commission
should be free to comment on any aspect of the charter process
discussed by the Commission thus far, including those matters
on which the Commission has made preliminary decisions. It
was agreed by consensus that this was the intent of the Wirth
motion. Motion carried.
Foley moved that an elected city official be invited to
address the Commission on the strong -mayor and council manager
forms of government. Motion died for lack of a second.
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There being no further business to come before -the Commission,
the Commission adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
David J. Kennedy
Acting Secretary
CIM JAN 17 '92
Approved
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CHARTER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1991
I. Call to Order. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a
regular meeting of the Charter Commission of the City of
Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on Monday, December 9, 1991 in
the conference room of the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota. The meeting was called to
order by the Chair at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call. Upon roll call, the following members were
present: Singer, Ford, Tierney, Milner, Duntley, Speck,
Werth, Foley, Peterson and Schneider. The following were
absent: Bobra, Crain, Patterson, Pribble and Bujold. The
Chair announced that members Crain and Patterson had called in
advance about the absence. (Member Bobra arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Member Pribble announced at 7:13 p.m.) Also present were
David Kennedy, Commission attorney, and Frank Boyles,
Assistant City Manager.
III. Discussion of January 13, 1992 Public Meeting. The Chair
reported that preliminary contacts had been made with Stanley
Peskar of the League of Cities, Desyl Peterson, Minnetonka
city attorney, and Larry Bakken, Mayor of Golden Valley, to
appear at the public meeting and that each had agreed to do
•so. There was general agreement that these three persons
would be suitable presenters.
A discussion ensued about possible additional presenters.
Werth stated the need for persons with practical experience,
preferably from cities that had recently adopted new charters,
and moved that additional persons be sought for the panel with
those qualifications. Seconded by Foley. Carried, with
Duntley voting no.
A discussion of other persons then ensued. Names mentioned
were: Floyd Olson, Minneapolis City Attorney's office; Curtis
Pearson, Brooklyn Park City Attorney; Jack Irving,
Councilmember Crystal; John Elam, City Administrator, Maple
Grove. There were also suggestions that persons from
Richfield and Coon Rapids be contacted. Schneider moved,
seconded by Foley; that a fourth name from the persons named
from Crystal, Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park be asked. Motion
carried. Moved by Schneider, seconded by Foley that the named
persons be contacted in the following order: Irving, Elam,
Perkins. Carried. Moved by Schneider, seconded by Foley,
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that the Chair could, in the Chair's discretion, select
additional persons to participate if the program would be
.enhanced thereby. Motion carried.
The discussion then shifted to the meeting format. The
following points were agreed to by concensus:
Formal presentations should be limited to five minutes.
The Commission attorney should make a brief presentation
on terminology, forms of government, charter v.
statutory, etc. to lay groundwork for the discussion.
- Presentations should not be theoretical but practical,
based on experience.
Stan Peskar should be asked to specifically address (i)
why so few charters adopted recently; (ii) what charters
have been adopted in response to single issues; (iii) how
the state legislature views the home rule process.
The invitation to presenters should describe where the
Commission is in the decision making process (i.e.,
"charter or no charter") and discuss briefly the
Commission's tentative decisions thus far.
All members should be prepared to ask questions to
stimulate discussion.
Members of the public should be discouraged from
questioning Commission members on their positions.
The meeting should be presided over by the Chair. (On
that points moved by Foley, seconded by Bobra, that
Tierney preside whether or not she held office of Chair.
Motion carried.)
- The whole affair should be as informal as possible to
stimulate the free flow of ideas.
The Chair .pointed out that the city staff had arranged for
publicity 'of the meeting on cablecast, city newsletter and
elsewhere.
V. Continued Discussion of Issues. No discussion.
VI. Annual Meeting. The attorney pointed out that the by-laws set
the annual meeting for January and that the only item of
business was election of officers. The Chair announced that
the annual meeting would immediately precede the public.
meeting and urged members to come prepared to nominate
candidates.
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VII. Other Business. The attorney pointed out that the statutes
requires an annual report of.the Commission must be submitted
to the chief judge of the District Court by December 31. The
attorney and Chair were directed to prepare and submit the
report.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the
Commission adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
RespePt-ftlJ3( submitted,
David J Y RL%nnedy
Acting Secretary
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Approved
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CHARTER'Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
I. Call to Order. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a
special meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission was held on
Monday, November 18, 1991 in the conference room of the
Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth,
Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by the Chair at
7:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call. Upon roll call, the following members were
present: Tierney, Bobra, Pribble, Speck, Singer, Crain, Ford,
Schneider, Duntley, Patterson, Peterson, Bujold and Wirth.
The following member was absent: Foley. Also present was
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager.
The Chair announced that the Commission attorney would be
arriving at approximately 7:45. Moved by Tierney, seconded by
Patterson that Singer be directed to record the meeting.
Motion carried.
III. Approval of Minutes. Moved by Duntley, seconded by Schneider,
that the minutes of the September 23, 1991 special meeting of
the Commission be approved as presented. Motion carried.
IV. Continued Discussion of Identified Issues.
a. Odd -even year election. There was a brief discussion of
the pros and cons of even and odd year municipal
elections with particular reference to voter turnout.
The Chair raised a question about the procedure for
changing election date with or without a charter. It was
agreed by consensus to refer the matter to the attorney.
b. Initiative, referendum and recall (IRR). Schneider
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pointed out that the Commission had not yet fully
discussed this matter or taken a straw vote on it. An
extended discussion ensued covering the following points:
the relative ease or difficulty in getting matters
on a ballot under IR;
the relationship of odd or even year elections to
the need for.IR;
the desirable number of votes needed to require
submission of a measure to IR;
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the need to confine IR to broad city-wide issues of
substantial importance-;
the effect of the accountability of IR 'or the
responsiveness and responsibility of members of the
elective body;
the desirability of allowing fundamental financial
decisions (i.e., budget) to be subject to IR;
the consistency of the concept of IR with the
notion of representative government.
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Crain, that IR (excluding
the recall for the moment) be considered favorably by the
Commission on the assumption that the concept is not
compelling enough to be the sole reason for recommending
adoption of a charter. Motion carried without dissent.
(Mr. Kennedy arrived at 7:40 p.m.)
A discussion then ensued abut the recall. Kennedy
explained the status of the recall in light_ of the -case
of Jacobson v. Nagel holding that recall was only
available in the case of malfeasance or misfeasance in
office, and thus has lost its intended value as a
political device. Pribble stated that the charter could
specify conduct that would be the subject of recall.
Kennedy pointed out that those grounds could be specified
as reasons for the creation of a vacancy or removal from
office, and that the recall petition and election would
not then be necessary.
The discussion of IR continued, focusing generally on the
scope of IR. Kennedy pointed out that regardless of what
a charter might say, the courts have ruled that only
legislative matters (i.e., general laws (ordinances)
affecting public activity) are subject to IR, and that
administrative matters are not. Duntley pointed out that
because of this, IR is rather limited in scope. Others
pointed out that it may not be good public policy to have
matters such as e.g., budgets, taxation, land use
regulations subject to being overturned by a vocal
minority and that the normal elective process gives
citizens an adequate voice in such matters.
C. Strong -mayor form of government. The Chair pointed out
that this discussion item has been raised by Foley and
that it should be dealt with. The discussion that
followed developed into a general discussion of forms_ of
municipal government, i.e., strong mayor and weak mayor
council, council manager, city administrator forms and
the pros and cons of each.
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2other Moved by Bujold, seconded by Peterson that the
Commission favor the weak -mayor council form of
government. After some discussion, Bujold modified
the motion to provide that the Commission favor the
council=manager form of government, seconded again
by Peterson.
Moved by Werth, seconded by Bobra that the Bujold motion
-be amended to provide for a mayor who is elected by the
council from the members of the council. After
discussion, the motion to amend was defeated with one
.vote in favor.
Discussion of the main motion continued focussing on the
historical progression of municipalities from
incorporated towns to statutory cities to charter cities.
Several members pointed out that the change in form
appeared to be directly related to population: others
pointed out that there have been few new charters adopted
in the past 30 years even though the population of many
suburban statutory cities has grown substantially. There
was general agreement that whether or not a charter was
adopted, the council-manager form of government seemed
best suited for Plymouth.
The vote on the main Bujold motion recurred, and the
motion was passed with one opposed.
A general discussion on the pros and cons of charter
adoption followed.
VII. Other Business.
a. Target date. The Chair asked the Commission to focus on
a target date for a "go -no go" decision on recommending
a charter pointing out the previous recommendation for a
February target date. Some membersexpressed doubt that
the Commission would have adequate information at that
point. Others viewed the suggested target date as a
deadline and expressed dissatisfaction with working under
a deadline. Others felt that it was not possible, if a
charter is recommended, to have it ready for the
November, 1992 election. Kennedy pointed out that as a
practical matter, a completed draft charter would have to
be ready by the end of July to meet the November, 1992
date.
Motion by Duntley, seconded by Singer, that the regular
meeting in March be the target date for making a
recommendation on %yhether or not to recommend adopting -a.
charter. After a general discussion and consensus that
the February and November, 1992 dates were goals only and
that the Commission would make its recommendation only
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when fully prepared to do.so, the motion carried without
dissent.
b. Form of public meeting. A discussion ensued about the
format, participants and content of the public
informational meeting tentatively scheduled for January,
1992. Moved by Patterson, seconded by Pribble that the
panel for the January meeting and the public be invited.
Carried without dissent.
C. City council liaison. A discussion ensued about the need
for a representative of the city (council or staff) to
act as liaison with the Commission. Moved by Schneider,
seconded by Duntley, that the city manager or the
manager's designee be asked to act as liaison between the
city council and the Commission. Motion carried.
d. Budget and staffing. The Chair reported that the city
council's question about the Commission's budget request
had apparently been answered and that the request will be
contained in the city budget when adopted. Moved by
Tierney, seconded by Bujold that the budget for 1991 and
1992, as prepared and submitted to the city by the city
manager, be adopted by the Commission. Motion carried
without dissent.
There being no other business to come before the Commission,
the Commission adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Resp st u11 submitted
David a nedy
Acting Secretary
Note: These minutes were prepared from notes taken by Ellie Singer
at the meeting.:
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PLYMOUTH C HART E R' C OMM I SS ZON
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
December 24, 1991
Honorable Roberta K. Levy
Chief Judge
1251 Court Tower
Hennepin County Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
RE: City of Plymouth Charter Commission
Dear Judge Levy:
I am submitting this report on behalf of the City of Plymouth
Charter Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.05,
subdivision 2.
The Commission held its organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 16,
1991. At that meeting, commissioners assumed their duties,
temporary officers were elected, temporary by-laws adopted, members
discussed their understanding of the commission's role and
objectives, and they were briefed on their statutory duties by the
commission's acting attorney. The by-laws set a regular meeting
date of the second Monday of each month.
At its August 26 meeting, the commission adopted permanent by-laws,
elected permanent officers, recommended a budget for the balance
of 1991 and 1992 and heard remarks from the mayor of the city and
a councilmember.
At its September -23 meeting, the commission heard from the city
manager and other staff persons about the present organization and
function of the city and began formulating a work program.
The October 14 meeting was devoted to commission discussion and
tentative discussion on various matters that could be dealt with by
charter adoption (e.g., form of government, election dates and
terms, wards v. at large elections, and initiative and referendum.
The commission also agreed that its primary function at that time
was to determine whether or not to recommend the adoption of a
charter and that the details of a charter itself should await that
fundamental decision.
The November 18 and December 9 meetings were focussed on (i)
further discussion of basic charter issues, (ii) a time schedule
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Honorable Roberta K. Levy
December 24, 1991
Page 2
for decision, and,(iii) the need for expert and public input prior
to making a decision on whether to recommend a charter. The
commission agreed to set the March meeting as a target date for the
decision and to schedule an informational meeting for the public
with a panel of experts for the January meeting. That meeting is
scheduled for January 13, 1992 and the city of Plymouth is
assisting with publicity efforts.
If the commission's ultimate decision is to recommend a charter, it
plans to attempt to prepare and recommend a draft charter for
submission at the November 1992 election.
Attendance at the meetings has been excellent as well as interest
and participation by members.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Joy Tierney
Joy Tierney, Chair
cc: Jim Willis, City Manager
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PLYM UTH CHARTER COMMISSION
Officers: Virgil A. Schneider, Chair
William C. Pribble, Vice Chair
Kapila-J. Bobra, Secretary
Plymouth, MN 55441
Q!M JAN 17 '92
Term
Name and Address
Telephone
Appointed
Expires
Kapila J. Bobra
(H)
559-1061
6-20-91
6-19-95
2600 Pineview Lane
(0)
348-6774
Plymouth, MN 55441
Tyrone P. Bujold
(H)
476-4435
6-20-91
6-19-95
615 Holly Lane
(0)
349-8755
Plymouth, MN 55447
H. David Crain
(H)
559-1642
6-20-91
6-19-95
13200 38th Ave. N.
(0)
540-4105
Plymouth, MN 55441
John M. Duntley
(H)
544-1620
6-20-91
6-19-95
1015 Pineview Lane N.
(0)
544-5469
Plymouth, MN 55441
Patrick J. Foley
(H)
542-9005
6-20-91
6-19-95
35 Nathan Lane, No. 223
(0)
339-4511
Plymouth, MN 55441 -
Gerard A. Ford
(H)
557-7137
6-20-91
6-19-95
15815 47th Ave. N.
(0)
228-2500
Plymouth, MN 55446
Pauline V. Milner
(H)
559-2779
6-20-91
6-19-95
2355 Jonquil Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Sandy Patterson
(H)
553-0278
6-20-91
6-19-95
10600 Old County Road 15
(0)
546-5588
Plymouth, MN 55441
Timothy J. Peterson
(H)
541-1125
6-20-91
6-19-95
3235 Wellington Lane N.
(0)
546-2211
Plymouth, MN 55441
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PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION
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William C. Pribble
(H)
473-8120
6-20-91
6-19-95
17330 19th Ave. N.
(0)
593-0041
Plymouth, MN 55447
Virgil A. Schneider
(H)
559-1111
6-20-91
6-19-95
11520 54th Ave. N.
(0)
377-0083
Plymouth, MN 55442
Ellie Singer
(H)
593-0138
6-20-91
6-19-95
10115 29th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Jon A. Speck
(H)
473-4116
6-20-91
6-19-95
835 Vicksburg Lane
(0)
853-3014
Plymouth, MN 55447
Joy Tierney
(H)
473-1681
6-20-91
6-19-95
17915 20th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Todd S. Wirth
(H)
553-9802
6-20-91
6-19-95
10755 54th Ave. N.
(0)
925-2535
Plymouth, MN 55442
Appointments were made by Hennepin County Chief
Judge Roberta K. Levy
on 6-20-91. All appointees
are
eligible to serve a second
four-year
term.
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centra, 230 Fust Fifth Street, St. Paul. MN 55101-1634
January 10, 1992
612 291-6359 FAX 612 291-6550 TTY 612 291-0904
Dear Government Officials, Business Persons and Metropolitan Area Citizens:
I would like to let you know that in 1992, the Metropolitan Council will make a major effort to look at new approaches
to delivery of local government services. Our work is in response to local government's fiscal concerns and in concert with
Governor Carlson's concern for government efficiency and cost containment. The Council will engage in a number of
activities to assist local units of government in providing their citizens with efficient, quality services. This past year, we
began by interviewing nearly 50 officials from local governments and their associations. Our 1992 activities will include the
following.
1. A region -wide forum to be held in March on new approaches to service delivery by many of our local governments.
It will cover information on activities currently being planned or implemented. Presentations will include examples of
efforts in four major areas: cities, counties, school districts ,,nd multi-level/multi-area governmental units (e.g.,
cities/counties/schools, etc.). Look for registration materials tv the end of January.
2. The establishment of an Intergovernmental Resource Center at the Metropolitan Council, which will include
information and resources on service delivery options. See enclosed form for details.
3. The production and publication of several "white papers" relating to different aspects of service delivery options
including: identifying and evaluating emerging regional issues of service delivery, examining state mandates and revenue
constraints and other barriers to creating more efficient local services, and an exploration of current metropolitan
governance and alternative models of governance.
4. A second forum, to be held in fall 1992, will use the "white papers" as a basis of discussion.
5. The establishment of a region -wide advisory task force to assist the Council in its work on examining new approaches
to service delivery in the metropolitan region.
In order that the March forum be responsive to the needs of local governments, we are asking each of you to help us
determine the forum's content. Please review the second form enclosed with this letter, "Local Government Information
Needs on New Service Delivery Initiatives." It asks two basic questions: 1) What are your information needs that could be
presented in a forum setting? and 2) Who would you like to hear discuss projects on service delivery options?
Please complete this form and *either mail or FAX to: Terrence Kayser, Research Department, Metropolitan Council, 230
East 5th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, phone 291.6356, FAX 291.6464.
Thank you very much for assisting us in this important work. Your views and ideas on this subject are appreciated and can
be transmitted to us at the above address, phone or FAX
Sincerely,
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Mary E.Berson
Chair
MEA/kp
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DATA CENTER LIBRARY
The Metropolitan Council Intergovernmental Resource Center Is Interested In collecting
Information on local government cooperation, consolidations and other Innovative service
delivery Initiatives In the Twin Cities region and other jurisdictions. N you are aware of any
reports, special projects or other activities that might be of Interest, please use the space
below to provide us with a description.
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1. Please list areas in which you (local government/department) would like additional information related to new
service delivery initiatives.
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Report Of A Futuring Conference
For Northwest
Hennepin Communities
May 23, 1991
RHS Resource Center, Robbinsdale, MN
cim JAN 17 11
Futuring
By Sue Webber
A group of 125 northwest
suburban leaders gathered last
week to peek into the future.
As a result of their six -hour
"futuring" conference on May
23, a dozen ongoing committees
were formed to address key is-
sues, trends and needs in the
northwest suburbs.
The conference, held at the
RHS Resource Center, was led
by Dr. Eva Schindler.Rain-
man, a nationally known
specialist in community organ-
ization.
It was a return visit for
Schindler-Rainman, who
facilitated a similar futuring
process in the northwest
suburbs in 1975, under the
auspices of the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services
Council.
Last week, representatives
of area school districts, chur-
ches, chambers of commerce
and human service agencies —
as well as legislators and city
and county officials — worked
their way through a custorn-
made visioning process
designed to "build partner-
ships, strengthen the collective
voice of the community, and
move a common agenda for-
ward."
As participants walked into
the cafeteria at the start of the
conference, they were invited
to add their thoughts to three
categories of ideas, using large
sheets of paper on the walls:
• Changes we are aware of in
our communities
• Things we are proud of
• Things we need to make
different to improve the quality
of life
Schindler-Rainman referred
to the immediate brainstorm-
ing of ideas as the "raggedy or
staggered beginning. The chal-
lenge is how to involve people
the moment they come in,' she
said, adding that "raggedy be-
ginnings" also "invite the
beauty of difference."
The broad issues raised —
public transportation, educa-
tion, senior citizens, crime,
recycling, physical and chem-
ical abuse, multicultural
diversity, health care — are a
"microcosm of exactly the
PMNewe—Wed,• June 5. 1991-3
conference pinpoints issues & needs
Dr. Eva Schindler-Raintnrn
same changes occurring all
over the United States,"
Schindler-Rainman said.
"What you are experiencing in
your communities is what the
U.S. is experiencing
elsewhere. Life is change.
Some is for the better. Some
makes us a little nostalgic."
Better solutions come, she
said, when many people are
involved in planning for the
future. "Anybody can become
a planner if you just find a
method everybody can par-
ticipate in. In the '50s. it took
one head to solve a problem.
By the 70s, it took 1.6 heads. In
the'90s, it takes way more than
that. We really need each
other's ideas and the dif-
ferences we bring to the table.
There's nothing more boring
than a homogeneous group that
thinks alike. You come up with
a richer vision if you involve
more people.-' she said.
Her first challenge to con-
ference participants seated at
tables of eight was to imagine
that it was May 23,1994. "Can
you take a three-year leap?
You're in a helicopter or on a
magic carpet or in a plastic
bubble or a balloon with a
basket, floating above your
community. As you look down,
you see some things going on
that really please you, changes
you have caused to happen.
What do you see, bear or
smell?"shesaid.
`Never doubt that a small -group of
thoughtful and committed people can
change the world. Indeed, it's the only
thing that ever has.'
Margaret Mead
Reprinted with permission
From the many pages of im- -
ages the groups produced, each
participant was asked to vote
for five priorities he or she
would be willing to work on.
Schindler-Rainman chal-
lenged the group to "come up
with doable goals you wish to
achieve." They discussed the
greatest obstacles to each,
brainstormed ways to over-
come them, and then
regrouped into their areas of
choice. From the 19 priorities
identified, 12 action groups
were finally - organized with
temporary conveners and ten-
tative plans for future meet-
inp.
Schindler -Rain 12n said she
developed the "unique meth -
Participants in last week's futuring conference came up
with this list of issues common to the northwest suburbs that
they believe merit further study:
• Accessible, affordable public transportation
• Family involvement in children's education
• More collaboration between decision making and
resource allocation bodies
• Children being left alone after school and in the summer
• Safe streets and parks
• Less child/person abuse
• Increased acceptance and involvement of culturally and
racially diverse people
• Partnerships of government, business and schools
• Aging population helped to stay in their homes
• Increased stability of families
• Health insurance and health care available for all
• More affordable and quality child care
• Clearer understanding between units of government
• Accessible, affordable housing
odology" used at the con-
ference in collaboration with
from the University of South-
Hong Kong. She has worked
Dr. Robert Fox and Dr. Ronald
ern California -Los Angeles,
with universities and schools in
Lippitt during the early los.
and a doctorate in social work
California, Ohio, Arizona,
"It's a many -step way to get to
from the University of South-
Hawaii, Michigan, Germany,
the first steps of action. It's re-
ern California -Los Angeles. An
Canada and Ghana.
ally very exciting," she said.
adjunct professor in the School
"I think of myself as a sym-
The visioning method also
of Social Work at USC, she has
phony conductor. I like that
was the basis for the book she
been a keynote speaker,
better than a consultant," she
wrote in 1981: "Building a Col-
multilingual mentor and coach
said.
IaboraliveCommunity."
for executives from a large list
The 23 -member planning
Schindler-Rainman has a
of U.S. corporate clients.
committee that organized the
bachelor's degree in social
She also has been a consul.
futuring conference was led by
welfare from the University of
tant to clients in Singapore,
Paula Beugen, a member of
California -Berkeley, a
Germany, Australia, Kenya,
the Robbinsdale District 281
master's degree in social work
Spain. Korea, Mexico and
School Board.
Dr. Eva Schindler-Rainman checked is with conference participants Retie Hainlin, coordinator at
the Robbinsdak Area Community Education Center, and Rosemary O'Meara. executive director of
the Northwest YMCA during a visioning conference on May 23. (Photo by Sue Webber)
Gim JAN 17 t92
Introduction
Each year decision makers distribute millions of dollars within our communities. To best utilize
scarce resources, a community -wide vision is needed.
During the mid-1970s and for the 1980s, a community -wide futuring and planning process was
conducted in Northwest Hennepin County. Dr. Eva Schindler-Rainman, a nationally recognized
social scientist and organizational consultant, was brought to the area to facilitate the futurng
process. The result was a more integrated approach to meeting community needs across sectors
and strengthened relationships among community leaders and policymakers.
With great changes occurring in the northwest suburban area, it is time for us to re-examine the
status of our communities and to explore opportunities to work together. As a community it is time
to reassess our priorities and move forward with a unified community agenda. We need to have a
better understanding of our priorities and the role that each of us can play in determining our
future. We must decide our own direction before it is decided for us.
The first step toward this goal was Creating A Community Vision: A Futuring
Conference For Northwest Hennepin Communities which was held on May 23, 1991 at
the RHS Resource Center in Robbinsdale. Leaders in the community were invited to be a part of
this important process. The continued involvement of these leaders has the potential for having a
great impact on the future of our communities.
The conference was a "working session" with participants identifying key issues in the
community. The purpose of the visioning process itself was to accomplish the following goals:
• To identify key themes across sectors
• To build on relationships among policymakers/leaders.
• To strengthen the collective voice of the community.
• To build partnerships.
• To move a common agenda forward.
All interested business and community leaders, as well as policymakers, were encouraged to
attend. For example:
• Business leaders of all size businesses
• Chamber representatives
• Union leaders
• Elected officials
• City, state and county leaders
• Nonprofit executives and board members
• Ecumenical leaders
• Other community members interested in the future of our community.
Dr. Eva Schindler-Rainman has consulted with volunteer and community groups, private
organizations, industry, governmental units and UNESCO. She also teaches university courses
and conducts seminars through professional organizations. She received her undergraduate and
graduate training in psychology, adult education and social work, and has developed resources in
nonverbal communication, adult education and interracial and community dynamics.
Schindler-Rainman's early international background has given her fluency in several languages.
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Author of the book Building The Collaborative Community, Dr. Schindler-Rainman has studied
and worked•with diverse groups to bring community members together to affect needed changes.
A compilation of brainstorm results from the visioning process is found on the following
pages. These notes are intended to both provide documentation of the work which transpired at the
conference and to serve as useful data for further planning. Action groups were formed during the
conference and several of these groups either have held subsequent meetings or intend to meet in
the near future. Video tapes, prepared by Northwest Community Television, provide additional
documentation and background information.
Anyone interested in more information on the visioning process or the work of action groups
is encouraged to contact the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, 7601 Kentucky
Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (phone: 493-2802). Action group members also are
encouraged to forward notes from their meetings to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council as a way of facilitating communication between groups and with individuals wanting to get
involved in specific interest areas.
The success of this process is attributed to the many individuals who provided leadership by
planning or participating in this event. They are gratefully acknowledged. Continued leadership
by these and other individuals will build on our success to date.
2 GIM JAN 1711
Group 13 - To Enable Senior Citizens To Live Independently For As Long As
Possible
Positive Forces:
1. Chore services
2. Home delivered meals
3. Store -To -Door
4. Respite program
- Catholic Charities
- Adult day care
- Senior Companion
5. Share -A -Home
6. Support groups
7. Social activities
- Churches
- Service clubs - AARP
- City sponsored clubs
- Senior centers - focal points
8. Transportation
- Plymouth Dial -A -Ride
- Elder Express
- 5- Cities Transportation
- CEAP
- Camden Advantage
9. Nutrition
- Congregate Dining (Crystal, Golden Valley, Minnetonka)
10. Defensive driving
11. License vendors and repair persons in some cities
12. Physical fitness and wellness programs
13. Emergency - Lifeline
14. Telephone reassurance - I'm OK!
15. Volunteerism and leadership opportunities
16. Many qualified professionals and organizations to address challenges **
17. Saves the government and seniors money to stay in their homes - that's what seniors want
18. Caring communities with individuals who want to help
Negative Forces:
1. Varying government and school district boundaries
2. Changes in roads and familiar landmarks (heavy traffic, declining driving skills)
3. Property taxes **
4. Not enough chore services and home health service waiting lists
5. Fear of crime and other problems
6. Vulnerability of people in their own homes
7. Some older people are not assertive
8. Need more consumer awareness
9. Peter Pan housing - need adaptable, renovated, accessible housing - existing and new
10. Not enough subsidized housing vouchers to better utilize existing market rate rental apartments
11. Need block nursing program
12. People reluctant to accept and seek out help when needed **
13. People don't want to be on welfare - are willing to pay something
14. Won't spend/use their resources for care/services - saving it for heirs
Unknowns:
1. Scheduling activities
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2. Networking/communication *
3. Varying demographics/geography
4. Under -utilization of cable TV for education and reaching isolated seniors
5. Can we reach more people with wellness and other information ?
6. Physical and mental decline
7. Funding *
Next Steps:
1. All the ways to improve networking and communication to market existing services better
- Cable TV
- Newsletters (senior, city, church, community, school publications, Community Education
brochures, homeowner association )
- Grocery bags
- Organizing neighborhoods
- Bulletin boards (retailers, senior housing)
- More focused provider communication
- Collaboration
- Community events (tables, information booths)
- Communicate to citizens (community of unmet needs)
- Senior clubs (market needs)
- Utility stuffers
- Volunteer literature drop
- Enlist support of elected officials
- Enlist some successful independent seniors as part of planning group
- Gather data of successful models
2. More focused provider communication (all sectors)
3. Enlist some successful independent seniors as part of planning group
4. Include senior leadership committee, churches, municipal staff, mayors/city council in
planning
Participants:
1. Kim Bergman(Mayor of Plymouth)
2. Gail Lappen(convener)
3. Melinda Ludwiczak
4. John Edson
5. Mary Jane Thompson
6. Jan Davis
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Planning Committee Members
Roz Anderson, Co -director, -Adventure Club, District 281
Geralyn Barone, Personnel Coordinator, City of Brooklyn Center
Christy Bateman, Secretary, District 281 Interschool Council
Paula Beugen, School Board Director, Independent School District 281
Eric Blank, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Plymouth
Judy Cooper -Lyle, Executive Director, PRISM
Dan Donahue, City Manager, City of New Hope
Lynda Ellis, Pastor, Golden Valley United Methodist Church
Rabbi Hayim Herring, Beth El Synagogue
George Holthus, Chairperson, Hopkins School Board
Roger Iverson, President, Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers
Tad Jude, Hennepin County Commissioner
Dave Kiser, Programming Manager, Northwest Community Television
Byron Laher, Director of Public Affairs, United Way of Minneapolis
Duane Ostlund, President, First Bank Robbinsdale
Linda Powell, Superintendent, Independent School District 281
Morton Ryweck, Director, Jewish Community Relations Council - ADL
Ted Sauer, Director of Community Education, Hopkins Public Schools
Ryan Schroeder, Board Chair, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Carroll Vomhof, Director of Community Education and Facilities, District 281
Michael Weber, Director, Hennepin County Community Services
Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
42 clM JAN 17'92
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 13, 1992
TO: James G. Wil}is, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: STORM WATER/GROUND WATER DRAINAGE INTO PUBLIC STREETS
You relayed a•message to me from Councilmember Vasiliou on a telephone call
which she received from Marvin Black in the Amber Woods area. The call
dealt with the icing problem in the streets because of the continuing flow
of ground water this winter.
Each year is different during the winter months and new challenges are
always occurring regarding snow and ice. This winter the year began with
two very unusual large snow storms which I feel we handled very effectively.
As a result of the early snow cover on the ground, this is causing other
problems.
As everyone is aware, this was an extremely wet summer and fall from
rainfall. This meant that the ground was fairly saturated with water. With
the heavy snowfall on Halloween weekend, before we had received any cold
temperatures to freeze the ground, the snow placed a blanket of insulation
over the ground. Since there is no frost in the ground under the snow
cover, it has allowed the moisture to continually seep into the ground.
There are several areas in the city where the ground elevation adjacent to
the streets is much higher and the ground naturally has a saturated ground
water condition. These are the areas in the summer months where normally
water seeps out of the ground. Also water comes out of the ground as a
result of sump pumps. Because of the "no frost" condition, this problem is
heavy this year since the ground water seepage has continued and sump pumps
continue to run. In most years the frost prevents the water from seeping
out of the ground and sump pumps stop since it also prevents water from
entering the ground.
Councilmember Vasiliou's call specifically addresses the Amber Woods area.
There are two major problem areas in Amber Woods: One on Urbandale Lane
immediately north of 31st Avenue, and the other on Walnut Grove Lane about
four lots west of Urbandale Lane. There are numerous other areas within the
city similar to these. Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor, informs me that
another good example is along 19th Avenue in the Cimarron East Addition
where there are no sump pumps and all of the ice is the result of ground
water seepage.
CIM JAN 17 '92
SUBJECT: STORM WATER/GROUND WATER DRAINAGE INTO PUBLIC STREETS
January 13, 1992
Page Two
The Street Division has continued to remove the ice where possible. If it
cannot be removed, we shave it as much as possible in order to remove holes
that develop. ' This past Saturday, with the warmer weather conditions, we
worked two crews of street maintenance employees*on problems associated with
ice.
Several years ago the City did an investigation of the sump pumps
discharging into the sanitary sewer system in the Amber Woods area. During
the spring months the connections to the sanitary sewer would cause an
overloading of the sanitary sewer system and cause backup into some basement
areas. A study was prepared which indicated several alternatives.
The alternative approved by the City Council was to require the sump pumps
to discharge to the storm sewer system if one was available or otherwise to
the surface of the ground. The icing problem in the winter was recognized,
and therefore, the City amended our code which permits a temporary
connection to the sanitary sewer system during the winter months. In order.
to do this the property owner gets a permit from the Engineering Division
for the temporary connection. There is no charge for the permit.
In the Amber Woods area where we can associate the icing problem with a sump
pump discharge we are contacting the property owner and requesting that they
obtain the necessary permit and do a temporary connection to the sanitary
sewer system. We are helping them with the paper work. We do not have any
provision in the City Code which makes this connection mandatory although I
have requested the City Attorney to draft an ordinance change that we can
review and present it to the City Council.
The Amber Woods area is also part of our 1992 Street Reconstruction Program.
The need for drain tile to address this problem was recognized and presented
in the Preliminary Engineering Report which was received by the City in
October, 1991. There is drain tile proposed as part of the Reconstruction
Project in the two problem areas. This drain tile will be incorporated as
part of the proposed plans which will be completed this spring.
When I drove through the Amber Woods area today, I noticed several pieces of
paper lying in the streets. Attached is a copy of one of the notices which
have been distributed in the Amber Woods area. The notice does not give a
name on who distributed the flyer. I did talk with Mrs. Amber Koniar, 3135
Urbandale Lane, at approximately 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. She stated that
the flyer came out of a homeowner's meeting which they had last evening and
they simply wanted to bring the matter to the attention of the City Council.
CIM JA% 17 '92
SUBJECT: STORM WATER/GROUND WATER DRAINAGE INTO PUBLIC STREETS
January 13, 1992
Page Three
I have contacted Russ Waters, the President of the Amber Woods
Homeowner's Association. He was unable to attend their meeting Sunday
evening. They would like to have a meeting with the City on the
drainage/icing/reconstruction. Mr. Waters will contact the people or
other officers of the association who have concerns and arrange a
meeting with City staff and our consultant. This meeting will probably
be held some time next week. I will keep you informed of the date when
this meeting is scheduled by Mr. Waters.
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Daniel K. Campbell
Jim Kolstad
Tom Vetsch
Darrell Johnson
CIM JAN 17 '92
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URGENTH.,''.-, RQADS!�` 0 S
FOR ALL AMBER WOODS HOME OWNERS,' -
We NEED your assistance in order to get your roads fixed
promptly and correctly.
Please contact one of the people listed below and express
your concern about our road problems:
These are there voice mail phone numbers, so messages can be
left at any time. Please call and tell'them you are from
AMBER WOODS and call everyday until the roads are fixed.
Also, the final plans and spec's. for resurfacins our roads
will be completed in FEB. '91.
Voice Mail
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KIM BERGMAN mAYOR 550-5065
JOHN EDSON City Counm Member 550=5067
CAROLE HELLIVJELL'- City CotnvAMember 550—WW.
JOY TIERNEY :: ,cfty coup Member. 550-5CO9
M14,RIA-VASILIOU berY 550-5068
DAN CAMPBELL`;-." 550- 5073;
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THIRTY-EIGHTH MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, January 8, 1992
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Bloomington City Hall
Council Chambers
Bloomington, Minnesota
MINUTES
The Thirty -Eighth MLC Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Mayor Neil
Peterson, President.
Members present: Mayor Neil Peterson and Mark Bernhardsen, Bloomington; Mayor Tom
Egan and Tom Hedges, Eagan; Mayor Doug Tenpas and Carl Jullie, Eden Prairie; Ken
Rosland, Edina; Jim Miller, Minnetonka; Mayor Kim M. Bergman and Jim Willis,
Plymouth; Mayor Vernon Johnson and Steve Sarkozy, Roseville; Dwight Johnson,
Shoreview; Mayor Harry Mares and Mark Slather, White Bear Lake; and Barry Johnson,
Woodbury. A quorum was present.
Also present: Les Anderson, Burnsville; Bob Renner, Jr., and Liz Fine, Messerli &
Kramer.
Members Absent: Mayor Frederick Richards, Edina; Mayor Daniel McElroy and Greg
Konat, Burnsville; Mayor Gary Bastian and Mike McGuire, Maplewood; Mayor Timothy
Bergstedt, Minnetonka; Councilmember Ben Withhart, Shoreview; and Mayor Ken Mahle,
Woodbury.
The Agenda was amended to add the following new items:
6) LGTF House Research Handout
7) Thomas Research Letter
8) MLC Legislative Dinner Date
9) Lakeville - Interested in joining MLC
A motion was made by Rosland and seconded by Jullie to approve the Minutes from the
December 18, 1991, Board of Directors meeting.
The motion passed.
A motion was made by Mayor Tenpas and seconded to approve the Treasurer's report.
The motion passed.
r4m JAN 17 '92
Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina,
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
MUNICIPAL
1500 Northland Plaza
ME
LEGISLATIVE
West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
COMMISSION
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
THIRTY-EIGHTH MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, January 8, 1992
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Bloomington City Hall
Council Chambers
Bloomington, Minnesota
MINUTES
The Thirty -Eighth MLC Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Mayor Neil
Peterson, President.
Members present: Mayor Neil Peterson and Mark Bernhardsen, Bloomington; Mayor Tom
Egan and Tom Hedges, Eagan; Mayor Doug Tenpas and Carl Jullie, Eden Prairie; Ken
Rosland, Edina; Jim Miller, Minnetonka; Mayor Kim M. Bergman and Jim Willis,
Plymouth; Mayor Vernon Johnson and Steve Sarkozy, Roseville; Dwight Johnson,
Shoreview; Mayor Harry Mares and Mark Slather, White Bear Lake; and Barry Johnson,
Woodbury. A quorum was present.
Also present: Les Anderson, Burnsville; Bob Renner, Jr., and Liz Fine, Messerli &
Kramer.
Members Absent: Mayor Frederick Richards, Edina; Mayor Daniel McElroy and Greg
Konat, Burnsville; Mayor Gary Bastian and Mike McGuire, Maplewood; Mayor Timothy
Bergstedt, Minnetonka; Councilmember Ben Withhart, Shoreview; and Mayor Ken Mahle,
Woodbury.
The Agenda was amended to add the following new items:
6) LGTF House Research Handout
7) Thomas Research Letter
8) MLC Legislative Dinner Date
9) Lakeville - Interested in joining MLC
A motion was made by Rosland and seconded by Jullie to approve the Minutes from the
December 18, 1991, Board of Directors meeting.
The motion passed.
A motion was made by Mayor Tenpas and seconded to approve the Treasurer's report.
The motion passed.
r4m JAN 17 '92
Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina,
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
There was a lengthy discussion about the MLC 1992 Legislative Program. There was a
general consensus on numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of the proposal. There were some
minority views on item number 4. The 1992 Legislative Program is attached as part of
these Minutes. Mayor Tenpas moved that the MLC approve the 1992 Legislative
Program. Mayor Egan seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Renner brought up having the MLC Legislative Dinner on Wednesday, February 5th, at
the Decathlon. Social hour would be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the dinner would be
from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This date was approved by the Board. Renner mentioned
that invites would go out to the Mayors, City Councilmembers, City Managers and the
Legislators. The City Managers requested a copy of the letter going to their Legislators.
Renner handed out a House Research Memo on Local Government Aid Amounts that will
be distributed because of the Governor's Veto. Renner lead a general discussion on the
handout. The Board approved the concept of not supporting the override of the veto but
rather work to enact a new law.
Renner handed out a proposal from Thomas Research. After a short discussion on this
item, Willis moved that this item be tabled. Mayor Egan seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
Renner mentioned that he had received a call from Bob Erickson, the City Administrator
of Lakeville. Lakeville was either interested in joining the MLC or hiring Messerli &
Kramer to lobby for them individually. Jullie and Hedges also mentioned that Bob
Erickson had contacted them asking for information about the MLC. They both said that
Lakeville would be interested in joining the MLC. There was a general discussion on this
issue. Lakeville would have to meet three out of MLC's four criteria in order to join the
MLC. Tenpas mentioned that there might be other cities like Apple Valley or Hastings
that the MLC could invite to join the group. Renner mentioned that Lakeville had three
issues: 1) levy limits, 2) road funding, and 3) opposed to an airport site in Lakeville.
Jullie moved that Lakeville be asked to join the MLC if they met three out of the four
criteria. Mayor Bergman seconded the motion. The motion passed. Renner mentioned
that he would be appearing before the Lakeville City Council to present to them more
information about the MLC.
The next Operating Committee meeting will be at the Decathlon Athletic Club, 7800
Cedar Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota, on Wednesday, February 5, 1992, from
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., before the MLC Legislative Dinner.
The Operating Committee will also meet at the Bloomington City Hall, 2215 W. Old
Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 15, 1992, from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. The Board of Directors will meet from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. after the
Operating Committee Meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Peterson to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded
and passed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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MLMUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIC7E
COMMISSION
1500 Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
1992 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Support a new State Aid Distribution Formula which guarantees
every city in the State a specific amount of aid based upon a per
capita calculation.
2. Support a new State Aid Distribution Formula which measures
"wealth" using the market value of property rather than
artificially created tax capacity values.
3. Retain the current law which will reduce the tax rate on the
value of homes over $115,000 from 2 1/2% to 2% for property
taxes payable in 1993 and thereafter.
4. Advocate a property tax policy which will continue to narrow the
tax rate difference between low -valued homes and high -valued
homes.
5. Support a Constitutional Amendment to dedicate 2¢ of the sales
tax receipts to the Local Government Trust Fund.
6. Permit the levy limit repeal to occur for local governments.
7. Support increasing the role of the property tax refund program
(circuit breaker) to better target property tax relief dollars based
upon ability to pay rather than market value.
rAm JAN 17 'St
Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina,
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of December 19, 1991
Call to Order:
The Bassett Creek Water Management 6:20 PM, Thursday, December 19, 1991.
Roll Call:
Crystal:
Not represented
Engineer: Len Kremer
Golden Valley:
Commissioner Ed Silberman
Counsel: Curt Pearson
Medicine Lake:
Commissioner John OToole
Recorder:
Minneapolis:
Commissioner Marvin Hoshaw
Elaine Anderson
Minnetonka:
Alt. Commissioner Michael Johnson
New Hope:
Commissioner Peter Enck
Plymouth:
Commissioner Fred Moore
Robbinsdale:
Not represented
St. Louis Park:
Not represented
Approval or Correction of Minutes:
It was moved by Mr. Moore and seconded by Mr. Johnson that the minutes of the November 21
meeting be approved. Carried unanimously.
Financial Statements:
Mr. Silberman presented the Treasurer's Report as of December 19, 1991, showing a checking account
balance of $4,912.85, an investment balance of $303,730.49, a construction account balance of
$29,990.27 plus the $5,000.00 which is earmarked for Medicine Lake, and a construction escrow
account balance held by Minneapolis totaling $563,679.88 (as of October 1, 1991). The treasurer's
report was filed for audit.
Presentation of Invoices for Payment: None
Communications:
Chairman: None
Counsel:
1. Mr. Pearson informed the Commission that official notification from the City of St. Louis Park had
been received regarding the passing of their Resolution 91-221 authorizing the Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission to contract with the Cities of Golden Valley, Minneapolis, and Plymouth
to construct certain relocation projects included as part of the flood control project.
2. Mr. Pearson updated the Commission on the Golden Valley Golf Course negotiations. He had
talked to Mr. Joynes, City Manager of Golden Valley, who had told him that of this afternoon the
Golden Valley Golf Club is very concerned that we have lost interest. They will have a meeting on
January 14 which Mr. Odland will come back to attend. Hopefully, Golden Valley will make an
offer that the Golden Valley Club pay a portion of the riprapping cost to obtain the right -of --way for
our project. The Corps of Engineers needs to know what is going to happen as they have been out
assessing the effect of options for the location of the structure on the trees and vegetation on the
course and doing other work in anticipation of going forward in the Fall of 1992.
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3. Mr. Pearson said that the Minneapolis City Attorney has sent a letter to him and the Corps of
Engineers in response to the Corps of Engineers inquiry about relocation benefits and appraisal of
the Theodore Wirth Golf Course. Title to Wirth Park is in the name of the City of Minneapolis.
Other cities approving the resolution which will authorize the relocation projects should complete
their resolution and return them to the Commission. Mr. OToole of Medicine Lake said they have
not started. He asked Mr: Pearson to send him the documents. Mr. Pearson requested that Elaine
Anderson be copied for the official files.
4. Mr. Pearson briefly mentioned an amendment to flood plain elevations. He had discussed this with
Mr. Kremer. Mr. Pearson and Mr. Kremer will work out this process.
Engineer
L Mr. Kremer stated that the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) had met and approved a
revision of the #509 rules. The Board also passed their interim wetland rules. They said there will
be strict enforcement during the interim from January 1'until final rules are adopted.
2. Mr. Kremer said there had been discussions with Hennepin County regarding funds available for
Medicine Lake. .
New Business:
Mr. Kremer presented a DNR permit application to riprap portions of the banks of the creek. The club
has two areas where they are actually losing parts of two different greens. Mr. Kremer indicated that the
design of the riprap was adequate to prevent erosion for flood flows. He indicated that he had provided
the flood flow velocities to the consultant who completed the design. He recommended approval of the
permit. Moved by Mr. Hoshaw, seconded by Mr. OToole, and carried unanimously.
Old Business
Water quality was brought up but it was decided to defer discussion until January. There was some
discussion about having another meeting devoted to that topic only. No action was taken.
Adjournment
Mr. Enck expressed appreciation to tht staff and Commissioners for their work during the year. It was
moved by Mr. Hoshaw. and seconded by Mr. Silberman that the meeting adjourn. Chairman Enck
adjourned the meeting at 6:55 PM.
W. Peter Enck, Chairman
Donald -Rye, Secretary
Elaine Anderson, Recorder
Date:
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ciM JAN 17 '92
MONTH December 1991
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
1991 1990
FALSE ALARMS 26
PERMITS
E3
45
11
am jN% 17 '92
1 A
December 1991
MONTH
POLICE FALSE ALARMS PERMITS
1990 121 43
1991 139 57
CHANGE +14.8 % +32.5 %
FIRE FALSE ALARMS
1990 45
1991 26
CHANGE 42.2 %
PERMITS
11
8
27.2 %
Qm JAH 17 792
--------------------
PLYMOUTH DIAL -A -RIDE
--------------------
1991 MONTHLY COST SUMMARY
-------- Less Revenue ---------
Cash Coupons Value of Equals Subsidy/ Recovey Total Rides/ Service Miles/ Miles/
Total Cost Fares SubeittedTransfrs TOTAL Deficit Passenger Pass. Ratio Hours Hour Miles Hour Pass.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ --------------------
Jan-91 18086.13 2135.65 354.00 114.00 2603.65 -15482.48 2,288 $6.77 14.4 882.25 2.6 17,321 19.63 7.57
Feb -91 16400.00 1777.00 366.00 66.00 2209.00 -14191.00 1,985 $7.15 13.5% 800.00 2.5 14,948 18.69 7.53
Mar -91 17245.63 1927.75 358.00 79.00 2364.75 -14880.88 2,125 $7.00 13.71 841.25 2.5 15,241 18.12 7.17
Apr -91 17763.25 2028.05 449.00 61.00 2538.05 -15225.20 2,319 $6.57 14.31 866.50 2.7 16,057 18.53 6.92
May -91 17184.13 1966.55 523.00 92.00 2581.55 -14602.58 2,406 $6.07 15.0% 838.25 2.9 15,845 18.90 6.59
Jun -91 15103.37 1911.80 279.00 55.00 2245.80 -12857.57 2,057 $6.25 14.9% 736.75 2.8 13,871 18.83 6.74
Jul -91 17066.25 2275.85 278.00 72.00 2625.85 -14440.40 2,192 -$6.59 15.0 832.50 2.6 15,596 18.73 7.11
Aug -91 17240.50 2039.45 222.00 79.00 2340.45 -14900.05 2,146 $6.94 , 13.6% 841.00 2.6 15,537 18.47 7.24
Sep -91 15692.75 1682.76 906.00 83.00 2671.76 -13020.99 2,618 $4.97 17.0% 765.50 3.4 15,053 19.66 5.75
Oct -91 19811.20 2691.60 1009.00 165.00 3865.60 -15945.60 3,464 $4.60 19.5% 966.40 3.6 19,701 20.39 5.69
Nov -91 17205.65 1865.00 888.00 147.00 2900.00 -14305.65 2,789 $5.13 16.9% 839.30 3.3 15,849 18.88 5.68
Dec -91 19582.63 2230.00 772.00 134.00 3136.00 -16446.63 2,945 $5.58 16.0% 955.25 3.1 15,849 16.59 5.38
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------
Accumulated
Totals 208381.48 24531.46 6404.00 1147.00 32082.46 -176299.02 29,334 $6.01 15.4% 10,164.95 2.9 190,868 18.78 6.51
T� ,
CIM JAN 17 V
PLYMOUTH METROLINK SOUTHWEST
DAILY RIDERSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE
DECEMBER 1991
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 277 81 358
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 302 66 368
CIM kph 17'92
COMMUTER
REVERSE COMMITTER
TOTAL SYSTEM
WEER
OE•
12/02
- 12/05
1689
544
2233
12/09
- 1.2/13
1570
446
2016
12/16
- 12/20
1479
436
1915
12/23
- 12/27
613
167
780
12/30
- 12/31
471
118
5$�
TOTAL:
5822
1711
7533
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 277 81 358
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 302 66 368
CIM kph 17'92
METROLINK SOUTHWEST
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTE
FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984-1991
COMMUTER/
REVERSE COMMUTER
January
330
307
351
429
433
496
427
432
February
310
292
350
394
426
461
420
404
March
307
311
338
397
418
467
417
377
April
301
295
354
365
408
405
364
381
May
295
298
332
350
392
388
367
361
June
276
314
349
358
409
362
372
343
July
277
297
328
345
361
356
360
330
August
266
292
328
345
377
376,
352
328
September
275
322
354
348
396
383
407
355
October
276
312
384
365
430
441
398
371
November
271
311
396
398
437
433
389
380
December
265
320
412
391
409
398
352
358
---------
YEAR LONG
-------------------------------------------------------
AVERAGE
287
306
356
374
408
414
373
368
* Effective April 1, 1990 Plymouth Metrolink providers changed from
Medicine Lake Lines to Metropolitan Transit Commission. The
passenger numbers for Medicine Lake Lines for the period 1984 - 1989
do not reflect transfers, while the 1990 Medicine Lake Lines figures
includes transfers. Metropolitan Transit Commission figures reflect
all fares whether cash or convenience.
01K JAN 17,9z
PLYMOUTH METROLINK NORTHEAST
DAILY RIDERSHIP
DECELdBER 1991
WEEK OF:
12/02 —
12/05
1556
12/09 —
12/13
1640
12/16 —
12/20
1576
12/23 —
12/27
623
12/30 —
12/31
427
TOTAL: 5822
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 277
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 306
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH
MONTH:
19
January
---
February
---
March
---
April
---
May
---
June
243
July
263
August
284
September
266
October
294
November
301
December
-------------------
278
YEAR LONG
AVERAGE: 276
1991
331
318
297
318
307
310
303
295
316
304
301
277
306
WM JAKI 17/'q?
The City & State 2000
Compilation
of U.S.'s top
jurisdictions
Local governments — states, cities and
counties — and their enormous financial
strength are one of the lubricating oils
that help move the economic wheels of
the country.
In the United States today, there are
22,313 governmental jurisdictions, ex-
cluding special districts, according to the
U.S. Bureau of the Census.
That's a total of 50 states, 19,221 cities
and 3,042 counties. Taken together, those
jurisdictions expend $699 billion an-
nually.
But that's not the entire picture. For
while 100% of the jurisdictions expend
$699 billion, a remarkably small 8% of
those jurisdictions — 1,866 —.spend the
lion's share of the wealth, $651 billion, or
93% of the total.
Put another way, approximately 2,000
jurisdictions make up the bulk of gov-
ernments that control and spend the bulk
of all jurisdictions' funds.
That is the basis of this new listing, the
City & State 2000.
These are the country's largest juris-
dictions, the units of government that
take in the most money, spend the most
and keep many local economies afloat.
Government operations are, indeed,
mammoth. If states were private com-
panies, for instance, California would
place No. 2 on Fortune's annual 500 in-
dustrial companies list, with annual rev-
enue of more than $113.7 billion.
On the Fortune 500 services list, Cali-
fornia — and the next three states on the
government revenue list, New York
($92.8 billion), Texas ($48.5 billion) and
Pennsylvania ($37.6 billion) — easily
would top American Telephone & Tele-
graph Co., New York, and its $37.5
billion in 1990 sales.
No small entities, these.
Interestingly, many cities outrank the
economic revenue power of some states.
New York City's $32 billion is No. 9 on
the City & State 2000 list of govern-
ments, ahead of neighboring New Jersey,
nearby Massachusetts and, in fact, all
but eight states.
Los Angeles ($5.1 billion), Chicago
($3.1 billion), Philadelphia ($2.8 billion),
San Francisco ($2.5 billion) and Detroit
($1.9 billion) rake in more revenue than
the smallest of the 50 states, Vermont
(nearly $1.9 billion).
Some counties carry revenue heft and
rank above better-known cities and
states. Los Angeles County, with $6.3
billion in revenue, is 34th on the list,
Population per ,' .:F,• r;
square mile, 1990
24,327 5 "�= a
29 sq. ml es
Public debt • ��; •.,
., tstanding,1990 .. Q_.
,.:•.,:..,n..• .:T.Y,, ..,
.inland
revenue 1989h ..
$33.7 billion `
r 'iarle mile sso ation per
:, �' Canada
f' Public debt revenue, 1990
e..� °$98.9 billion
outstanding, 1990, = Gross domestic product, 1988
'- $13.7 billion s ' $440.1 billion
Area
3,8.4y9,672 sq. miles
"source: j,
/y....y� �.'ry... �..•Ay. ' ./1�,.I.YI.�.M�Mp�.,�� , �.��.h�.ty.�'v 't�J�.,.• et�M •4�, ��
Conan JYWINYM/Y. I9!"by Jchn6 w�1
above most of the "big" cities (including
its sister namesake), 18 states and the
District of Columbia ($4.2 billion).
And, as the charts on this page show,
many of the United States' jurisdictions
easily outrank independent countries of
the world.
City & State newspaper long has been
known for its lists. No other publication
prepares as much statistical information
about governments as we do.
Annually we rank cities, states and
counties on the basis of revenue, and we
include information on population, ex-
penditures, employees and debt per cap-
ita. We also have ranked city and county
governments that are "up and coming"
on our lists of the same name, and we an-
nually enumerate the salaries of state,
city and county managers.
But prior to this issue, we have not in-
tegrated these lists, nor have we ex-
panded any individual list beyond 50
names. This has been a massive effort.
City & State has used U.S. census data
with 1990 population number; and reve-
nue figures from the "1987 Census of Gov-
ernments," a census taken every five
years, and the most complete for all juris-
dictions.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
revenue is "reported net of recoveries
and correcting transactions and excludes
amounts from debt issuance, internal
transfers and private trust transactions."
What the census dubs municipalities
we call cities, defined as "political sub-
divisions within which a municipal cor-
poration has been established to provide
general local government for a specific
population concentration in a defined
area."
The number of municipalities per state
ranges widely. Illinois, Texas and Penn-
sylvania each has more than 1,000, while
seven states have fewer than 50 each:
Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachu-
setts, Nevada, New Hampshire and
Rhode Island.
Finally, again according to census def-
initions, counties include Louisiana's
parishes and Alaska's boroughs. Organ-
ized county governments are found in all
states except Connecticut and Rhode Is-
land. Texas has the most, 254, while sev-
eral states have fewer than 20 each.
This issue is something that we think
government managers will pore over and
read diligently. We also think you'll find
it fun; quickly, now, what is the most
popular name for a jurisdiction? Answer:
Washington. There are 15 of that name in
the index.
Thanks are particularly given to
Donna Hirsch, Henry Wulf and Ida
Hardy of the census office in Washing-
ton, D.C., for their help and handholding
through the whole process.
We hope you enjoy the City & State
2000. We know it will become a useful
resource tool.
—Ellen Shubart
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Note: Shares appear in all Capital letters; cities appear in itafres, counties appear to upper --ower case.
26
CIM JAN 17 '92
Sources: 1990 Census of Population; 1987 Census of Govemments
City & State 2000, January 13, 1992
'10
1lYM
Rank
Jurisdiction
Revenue ($ thousands)
Population
Rank
Jurisdiction
Revenue ($ thousands)
Population
925
Glynn, Ga.
$40,148
62,496
971
Fauquier, Va.
$38,123
48,741
926
Freeport, N.Y.
40,085
39,894
972
Mohave, Ariz,
38,120
93,497
927
Manitowoc, Wis.
40,015
32,520
973
Livingston, N.Y.
38,117
62,372
928
Lincoln, Wyo.
39,959
12,625
974
Kane, III.
37,986
317,471
929
Waukegan, Ill.
39,948
69,392
975
Yakima, Wash.
37,973
188,823
930
Person, N.C.
39,938
30,180
976
*ingfield, Ohio
37,930
70,487
931
Montgomery, N.Y.
39,936
51,981
977
Schaumburg, Ill.
37,909
68,586
932
Lewiston, Maine
39,891
39,757
978
Floyd, Ga.
37,817
81,251
933
Sheboygan, Wis.
39,808
.49,676
979
Tazewell, Va.
37,809
45,960
934
Rockingham, Va.
39,802
57,482
980
Wood, Ohio
37,808
113,269
935
West New York, N.J.
39,758
38,125
981
Wauwatosa, Wis.
37,795
49,366
936
Fort Myers, Fla.
39,710
45,206
982
York, S.C.
37,762
131,497
937
Fulton, N.Y.
39,575
54,191
983
Orangeburg, S.C.
37,716
84,803
938
r
Greene, N.Y.
39,532
44,739
984
Richland, Ohio
37,694
126,137
939
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
39,509
56,381
985
Fort Smith, Ark.
37,673
72,798
940
Oak Lawn, Ill.
39,457.
56,182
986
Redlands, Calif.
37,524
60,394
941
Wyandotte, Kan.
39,404
161,993
987
Renton, Wash.
37,488
41,688
942
Attleboro, Mass,
39,397
38,383
988
Des Plaines, Ill.
. 37,440
53,223
943
Linn, Iowa
39,364
168,767
989
Pleasanton, Calif.
37,395
50,553
944
Loveland, Colo.
39,317
37,352
990
Putnam, N.Y.
37,383
83,941
945
Missoula, Mont.
39,291
78,687
99`11-1
..
Q20
----U.140
60 ,536
946
Worcester, Md.
39,274
35,028
992
Plymouth, Minn.
37,202
50,889
947
Torrington, Conn.
39,118
33,687
ffc n-, ..
19
948
Leominster, Mass.
38,984
38,145
994
Taylor, Mich.
37,161
70,811
949
Bay City, Mich.
38,920
38,936
995
Jasper, Ind.
37,036
24,960
950
Skokie, Ill.
38,898
59,432
996
Bethlehem, Penn.
37,021
71,428
951
Texarkana, Texas
38,840
31,656
997
Azusa, Calif.
36,988
41,333
952
Claiborne, Miss.
38,824
11,370
998
Port Huron, Mich.
36,939
33,694
953
Greene, Ohio
38,750
136,731
9%
Grand Island, Nab.
36,937
39,386
954
Cumberland, Penn,
38,716
195,257
1000
Uinta, Wyo.
36,897
18,705
955
Warren, N.Y.
38,714
59,209
1001
Steams, Minn.
36,840
118,791
i 956
Jefferson, Texas
38,694
239,397
1002
Troy, N. Y.
4,822
54,269
957
St. Cloud, Minn.
38,663
48,812
1003
Ascension, La.
36,810
58,214
958
Calhoun, Mich.
38,566
135,982
1004
Yakima, Wash.
36,803
54,827
959
Lackawanna, Penn.
38,528
219,039
1005
Bloomington, Ill.
36,693
51,972
960
Mishawaka, Ind.
38,520
42,608
1006
Sussex, N.J.
36,674
130,943
961
Montebello, Calif.
38,475
59,564
1007
Euclid, Ohio
36,628
54,875
962
Laramie, Wyo.
38,467
73,142
1008
Frankfort, Ky.
36,580
25,968
963
Stokes, N.C.
38,426
37,223
1009
Kinston, N.C.
36,562
25,295
964
Iowa City, Iowa
38,411
59,738
1010
La Crosse, Wis.
36,477
51,003
965
Vance, N.C.
38,368
38,892
1011
Frederick, Va.
36,438
45,723
I 966
Elgin, Ill.
38,296
77,010
1012
San Angelo, Texas
36,408
84,474
967
Midland, Mich.
38,246
75,651
1013
Thurston, Wash.
36,227
161,238
968
Delray Beach, Fla.
38,210
47,181
1014
Allen, Ohio
36,165
109,755
969
Robertson, Tenn.
38,172
41,494
1015
Columbia, Tenn.
36,144
28,583
970
Cerritos, Calif.
38,141
53,240
1016
Queen Anne's, Md.
36,132
33,953
Note: Shares appear in all Capital letters; cities appear in itafres, counties appear to upper --ower case.
26
CIM JAN 17 '92
Sources: 1990 Census of Population; 1987 Census of Govemments
City & State 2000, January 13, 1992
JANUARY 1992
MANAGER:
Tom Severinghaus
OFFICE: 475.2725
1505 Yuma lane,
Plymouth MN 55447
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Chuck Schrader, President
Merriu Birch
Earl Borkenhogen
Silly Edstrom
Ken Eta
Susan Goll
Caryl Lewis
Bill Marcel
Paul Nutt
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
FROM THE BOARD
What is the rationale?
1. Due primarily to it's age, the siding of all our
homes is deteriorating, and most probably,
in the next 3 to 10 years, will require repair
- if not replacement.
2. With the gradual deterioration, your board
felt it fiscally irresponsible to continue our
current painting schedule; feeling that an
aggressive painting schedule makes little
sense in light of anticipated repairs and/or
replacement.
3. This action will reduce operating costs next
year by some $30,000 - the monies being set
aside to eventually reduce over-all association
costs.
A committee has been studying this issue since
September - after the Andersen Group's Study
revealed that siding will become an increasingly
important homeowner consideration. This
�i printed on recycled paper preliminary committee inspected more than 25
town and patio homes. Based on the
committee's analysis of the situation, the board
has put in place a formal Re -siding Task Force.
This task force, chaired by Chelsea resident
Joan Graffius, a professional engineer and
systems analyst, will assist Tom Severinghaus
in outlining a game plan to analyze our siding
options in detail. Thus far, they have put in
place and documented a professional process
and system for reviewing all issues involved
with painting and maintaining, or replacing
siding. They will continue to meet regularly.
At appropriate times during our study of this
issue, the board intends to involve the
community in the decision-making process.
We'll do so in two ways:
1. We'll be soliciting input from different
geographic and demographic segments
of�elsea.
2. Atonappropriate time(s)-whentheboard
is in a position to bring its conclusions and
recommendations to the community for
consensus, - we will do so.
In conclusion, while some homeowners who
were scheduled to have their homes painted
this spring may be disappointed, we are
confident this decision serves the best interest
of our community and is fiscally responsible.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Woods Board CIM SAN 17 '92.
TURKEY FAT
I think I gained something over the
holidays; or as Erma Bombeck once
told her daughter who was trying to
find her waist, "Bend over and I'll
mark the crease". Guess it's time to
burn some calories!
Activity Calories Burned
Per
Hour
Walking (2-3) m.p.h.
250
Brisk Walking (3-5 m:p.h.)
300
Skating
300
Bicycle Riding
300
Gentle Jogging
300
Slow Running
400
Swimming
500
Weight Liking
650
And for the more sedentary, there's
good news here too!
Sleeping
65
Writing
100
Driving
100
Sitting at a Desk
100
Cooking (no tasting)
100
Ah yes, this year I'm gonna slim
down , tone up, and meetcho' by the
pool in 131 days. Really!
Marriage is the only union that
cannot be organized Both sides
think they are management.
-W.B. Abby
An economist'sguess is Ladle to
de just asgood as anybody else's.
- Will Rogers
A 24 hour confidential Crime Line
has been installed by the Plymouth
Police Department. Any kind of sus-
pected criminal activity can be
anonymously reported. If you see or
hear anything suspicious, call 550-
5177. In emergency situations call
911. "
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Beginning January 1, Plymouth Dial -
A -Ride rates increased from $1 to
$1.50 fortrips scheduled in advance,
and from $1.50 to $2 for same day
trips. The Dial -A -Ride number is 559-
5807, 8am - 5pm daily.
. 0 0 0 0** 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0•
The new sewer rates are $1.64 per
1,000 gallons; a 4.2% increase.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
It's time to get your dog licensed.
Licenses are available at Plymouth
City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
The fee is $5 now, or $10 after
January 31 st. Hours are Mon -Fri,
8am-4:30 pm. You will need to bring
proof of current rabies vaccination.
• • • • • • • • • • • e • • • •
The Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival will
be Saturday, February 1, at Parkers
Lake Park. Activities will begin at
2pm,with fireworks at dusk. Hayrides,
a dog -sled demo, childrens activities,
novice ice skating races, music, con-
cession stands and much more is
scheduled. This yearly event is spon-
sored by Plymouth Parks & Recre-
ation, area civic groups and busi-
ness'.
.� \-7
MEET Y o UR
NEIGHBOR
by Chuck Schrader
NELSON A CLARA RUIZ
1700 WESTON LANE
Last month, when Karen Ward interviewed
the Ruiz's to learn something about their
Christmas customs, I admit my interest was
piqued.
Whywould theygive up theirwarm environs
in South America to sojourn up north to the
frozen tundra?
The story's interesting. First, Clara, Nelson
and children didn't just arbitrarily show up
in Minnesota. NO, THEY VOLUNTARILY
CAME HERE FROM FLORIDA(!), where
Nelson completed his Master's in Animal
Nutrition atthe University of Florida. Armed
with that credential, and a Bachelor's in
Chemistry, Cargill Corporation enticed
Nelson to come to Minnetonka to work for
it's Nutrena Feed Division.
After arriving (4 years ago), Clara enrolled
their older son and daughter, now 11 and
7, at Oakwood Elementary; while also
taking care of their youngest, a bouncy
young lady, now aged 4. And amid the
confusion, Clara landed a part-time job in
the "Assisted living" program at Methodist
Hospital. In her spare time(?), she's working
toward her RN at North Hennepin
Community College.
And how do the Ruiz's like Minnesota and
Chelsea?
They LOVE both. (The latter a little more
than the former.) Clara explained that she
and Nelson feel - at this price range -
nothing can beat the serenity and overall
beauty of Chelsea. So do they plan to
return to South America? In a word, "NO".
It's good to know so many folks, from so
many locales, enjoy calling Chelsea home.
Thanksforthe reminder, Clara and Nelson!
dolsea nay Is a s Om to five.
IM JAN 17 '92
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We Aff Win'
For the second year running, Chelsea
Woods has been named the
Association oftheYear in the medium
sized category, by the Community
Association Institute (CAI). The CAI is
an organization made up of
developers, property managers,
homeowners and public officials, and
is a resource with a wealth of
information for Community
Associations of all kinds and sizes.
Chelsea with it's 224 units, is on the
small size of the medium category
(150-499 units), which could have
put us at a disadvantage since larger
communities would have more
resources for recreation facilities. But
one of the things they liked, was our
community involvement (it's one of
the things I like too).
Tom Severinghaus stated that we
almost didn't get our application this
year. Apparently, we didn't receive
it in the mail, and if someone hadn't
mentioned it to Tom at the CAI
Convention, we might have missed
out.
You might be interested to know the
application form is 5es long, not
includingthe 2 pages of features and
accomplishments, and takes many
hours for Tom to complete. The CAI
asks for detailed information on
administration, finances, rule
enforcement, architectural control,
services and activities.
Congratulations Chelsea Woods and
THANK'S Tom!
SusanGoll
WHAT'S WITH THE PINK STAKES?
Maria Vasiliou
Plymouth City Council
Heavy rains this past year caused
water to stand in backyards of homes
on Weston Lane for several days.
(These homes are NOT located in
Chelsea Woods, but the elevation of
our ponds has an effect).
One potential cause of the flooding is
the elevation of the houses. Another
possible problem is the size and type
of culvert that is currently being used.
The Plymouth City Council received
a study that outlines seven alternatives
to improve drainage and recede the
flooding in the two backyards. The
remedies range from doing nothing,
to spending upwards of $140,000. The
recommended action involves the
addition of two 36" outlets at a cost of
about $30,000.
Action has been deferred until city
staff has had a chance to meet with
property owners and report back to
council.
B o ARD' ,
ACTI a N...
.REGULAR MEETING
December 17, 1991
■ APPROVED policy stating:
"Where a privacy wall or wing wall
exists between two townhouse
units, each owner shall maintain
the siding on his/her side of the
Wall. The cost for internal repairs to
the walls, etc., shall be shared by
the two owners regardless of how
the wall sits in relation to the property
line."
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'COMMON
GROUNDS
Have you signed up for a social
committee yet? Join the fun today:
• ENTERTAINMENT
June Vind, 473-0455
• WINE TASTING
Judy Meyeraan, 473-2839
• BRIDGE DOUBLES/SINGLES
Catherine P�al� Jar,A4�7,51-J1Q9�
LOOKING BACK
CHELSEA:
1=1 The first CWA/ Ban Con
meetingwas eld. Board Directors (Ban
Con), and resident committee members
were elected. Diane and John Schuck,
as well as George Daniels were voted in,
and are still cross -the -street neighbors
today.
The minutes promise the 1st issue of
the newsletter for the next meeting and
the issues of the day were:
•o who owns our streets?
•o walking path rocks
a pet rules
•o storage of cars, snowmobiles &
trucks
Some things just don't go away easily.
=Ken Plant
REMINDERS:
The next regular Board Meeting will be held January 21, 7:00 p.m. at the
Chelsea Woods office.
woman... ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ . ■ ■ ■ ■
CLEAN UP WHERE YOUR DOG LEFT OFF!
This is serious. Dispoz-A-Scoop clean-up bags are available at the office.
You can now purchase these nifty little opaque bags that have a scooper,
a self-sealing device, and areeasy to -toss in the trash.
25� each or 5 for $1.00
Chelsea Woods Association
1505 Yuma Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Mayor Kim M. Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
'STAFF NOTES:
We are n6w accepting 1
CLASSIFIED ADS for print in the
C", TRAILS. The cost is $5 per 25 1
words, and will be published as 1
1 space allows. Drop your ad, 1
1 including name and phone 1
1 number, off at the office.
1 Celseahresidents only, please.) I
IIyou would like to advertise 1
or details. Caryl
Lewis
1 As if she isn't busy enough, 1
1 Myrno Orensten business owner 1
1 and publisher Wthe TRAILS, has 1
1 been named a 1992 Board 1
1 Director for the CAI. 1
1 Congratulations, Myrnal 1
1 Caryl Lewis.............A73-3957 1
1 Myrna Orensten........... 476-1261 1
1 Ken Plant ................... 475-0181
1 Chuck Schroder .......... A73-7028 1
1 Karen Ward, Ed'ibr................476-2795 1
CLASSIFIEDS.
Need winter exercise? Try a
Schwinn Exercycle with timer -
good condition, $95. Call
Adrienne Gutierrez, 473-3293
cim in 17'91
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 7, 1992
TO: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CALL ON 24-HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
Larry Erickson, 3430 Urbandale Lane, called the 24 -Hour Customer
Service Line on January 6. He said it appears as though City
snow plows have pushed snow under the pine trees in the front of
his house, ripping out the bottom four feet of branches on at
least one of two trees. Mr. Erickson would like information on
the City's liability for those and the procedure for filing the
claim.
Please advise Mr. Erickson of action which has been taken by
Friday, January 10. Also, advise me of action that has been
taken so I may note it in the customer service log.
HL:kec
cc: Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor
CIM JAN 17 '92
Larry L. Erickson
3430 Urbandale Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: PIN 19-118-22-0042
LOT 4, BLOCK 8, AMBER WOODS
Dear Mr. Erickson:
In response 'to your inquiry of January 6, 1992, I inspected the Pine Trees
located in the City, right-of-way, in front of your home. I agree that the
tree adjacent to the fire hydrant incurred lower branch damage.
The City right-of-way extends 13.5 feet from the curbline and we use this
right-of-way for municipal purposes including the storage of snow. We find
that unauthorized landscaping and other improvements conflict with our service
requirements, and unfortunately these improvements may be damaged.
Our crews did not intentionally damage your tree through either our snow
plowing or fire hydrant clearing activities. We regret that the damage
occurred but we do not believe that it was the result of any negligence.
Accordingly, we will not be able to respond to your claim for damages.
If you believe my decision is in error, please feel free to contact me at 550-
5103. While I may not be able to give you the answer you want to hear, I will
be glad to provide additional explanation or advise you as to the procedure
for filing a formal claim.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Pemberton
Risk Management Coordinator
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MaAmuftwl
January 10, 1992
Frank Boyles
c/o City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Re: • Retention Committee Presentation
Dear Frank,
Duane E. Koslowski
2200 Lincoln Centre
333 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis MN 55402-2433
612 333-1413
FAX 612 333-9041
On behalf of myself and the Retention Committee we very much appreciate the
time you were able to take out of your day to describe the activities and
function of the Economic Development Committee. It is easy to see your
enthusiasm for the purpose of your group and its function within the Twin West
Chambers mission.
We are in the process of developing a stat sheet for each group so that we
may use it in interviewing members who have not renewed their membership. We
appreciate your input and hope to see you at future chamber functions. Thank you
again for your help.
Sincerely,
Duane E. Koslowski
Chairman Retention Committee
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ciM JAN 17 V
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January 14, 1992
Mr. Timothy E. Marx
Briggs & Morgan
2400 IDS Center
Minneapolis, MN 55442
Dear Mr-.--M&:--.
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to you and your associates for meeting with us yesterday
afternoon to review your firm's qualifications as attorneys for
the City of Plymouth. The City Council, staff, and I appreciated
your presentation, as well as your responding to our questions.
We will be evaluating the information we received from your
presentation, as well as that of the other three firms during the
days ahead. I am planning on making my recommendation to the
City Council not later than February 3. In the meantime, if I
can be of further assistance to you with respect to this process,
please feel free to contact me.
Yours truly,
J es G. Willis
ity anager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
ciM jAh 17 '91
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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17140 14th Ave North
Plymouth, MN 55447
9 January 1992
Mr. Jim Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
It seems many years have passed since the two neighborhood shopping
centers were built either side of County 101 at County Rd. 6.
At the public hearings on each of these projects and at the approval
meeting of the Plymouth City Council a traffic light was to be
installed at County Hwy 101 and 14th Avenue North. We were told that!
I don't know the accident rate at that intersection but I have seen
and heard about quite a few, some minor and some bad. Yet we still do
not have that light that we were told would be installed there.
What has happened with this light at this bad intersection in Plymouth?
I know the line of sight when you try to exit the Plymouth Square (Herb's
Corner) is bad to the south. With the utitily poles, the telephone box
it makes it very hard to see that Northbound 101 traffic.
Having lived here now 17 years I have seen the traffic grow and grow on
101. The city regulations state something about a 20 foot sight line at
intersections, yet that is not true at Plymouth Square nor at 13th Ave N,
the street which I live off of and 101. The NSP pole can completely block
ones vision of northbound 101 traffic.
Are there any plans to upgrade either 101 or the intersecting neighborhood
streets?
S' cerely yours,
George F. Wilson
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January 14, 1992
Mr. George F. Wilson
17140 - 14th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Thank you for your letter of January 9. You will be pleased to
know that Hennepin County plans to install the traffic signal at
14th Avenue and County Road 101 this year! We do not have a time
schedule for the construction, however, installations of this
type usually take place during the summer months. With the
installation of the traffic signal, we expect that ingress and
egress to properties either side of 14th Avenue will be enhanced.
At the current time there are no further plans for changes in
County Road 101 south of County Road 6, nor to any of the
neighborhood intersecting streets. We do not foresee the need to
install any additional stop lights between 1st Avenue (adjacent
to Gleason Lake Elementary School) and 14th Avenue.
We do foresee the need to have improvements made on County
Road 101 north of County Road 6, particularly widening out the
road northerly, at least to County Road 24. In addition, County
Road 6 west of County Road 101 needs to be widened to four full
lanes at least to Ferndale Road. Neither of these projects is
contemplated in Hennepin County's current Five -Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
Thank you for your inquiry and if I can be of further assistance
to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
mes G. Willis
C ty Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
ciM JAN 17 '97-
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF
January 13, 1992 PLYMOUTF+
Representative Peggy Leppik
225 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Reprire-Leppik:
I need your help in keeping the Plymouth City Council informed of
legislation which may impact us. I am specifically concerned
about legislation which might be introduced or amendments to
bills in committee or on the floor, which would be of obvious
interest to Councilmembers and myself.
We attempt to monitor legislation affecting area municipalities.
Nonetheless, it is likely you would become aware of a bill before
us, the knowledge of which should be known to myself or
Councilmembers. When such occasions occur, I would appreciate
your calling me at 550-5011 and leaving a voice mail message
about the bill. If you wish to fax a copy of a bill or other
information, please use our fax number, 550-5060.
With the new Plymouth City Council off to a good start, I want to
ensure that communications to them with respect to legislative
matters are handled promptly. You are certainly in a position to
assist me in that regard. Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Jam G. Willis
Ci M pager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
GIM jNN'17 '92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
January 14, 1992
Mr. Desyl Peterson
Attorney
City of Minnetonka
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55345
CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
7,.:-D-- � (A -
SUBJECT: YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION
FORUM
Dear Ms. Peterson:
Thank you so much for your participation in the Plymouth Charter
Commission Forum! Your views, and those of the remainder of the
panel, provided our Commission members with a diversity of
opinions on the complex issues which we face. Each of the
Charter Commission members and all of those in attendance
benefited from your experience and knowledge. Thank you again
for donating your time to assist us in this important effort.
Sincerely,
Joy Tierney
Plymouth Charter Commission
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Letter also sent to:
Jon Elam, Administrator
City of Maple Grove
David Kennedy
Larry Bakken Stan Peskar
League of MN Cities
CIM JAN IV*
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
1- t-:, -
1/6/92
Barbara Willis, President
Plymouth Civic League r
16511 26th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Barb:
I have decided to resign my position on the board of the Plymouth Civic
League effective immediately. I have enjoyed the last year and I want you
to know that the Civic League and it's members do an outstanding job in
promoting Plymouth. My duties as Mayor, and my business make it very
difficult for me to attend luncheon meetings. I will help raise money with
Wes, and I will be happy to assist in that effort. I feel another Council
Member should have this opportunity to serve.
Thank You,
Kim M. Bergman/Mayor
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January 10, 1992
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PLYMOUTR
Mr. Dan Edgerton
BONESTR00, ROSENE, ANDERLIK
& ASSOC., INC.
2335 W. Trunk Highway 36
St. Paul, MN. 55113
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW)
SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
I-494 TO VICKSBURG LANE
CITY PROJECT NO. 907
Dear Dan:
The 30 day comment period on the above referenced EAW ended on January 8.
Attached are copies of the following letters received by the City during
the comment period:
o Letter from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Letter from Ronald J. Schutz of Robbins, Kaplan, Miller, and
Ciresi, Attorneys at Law.
o Letter from the Schmidt Lake Road Neighbors delivered by
Patricia Callahan.
o Letter from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
o Letter from Minnesota Historical Society
o Letter from Peter Jarvis of BRW, Inc. on behalf of Steven Hoyt.
o Letter from Metropolitan Council
In accordance with the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) rules the City
�s required to make a decision on the need for an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) within 30 days of the close of the comment period. I am
proposing that the City Council would make this determination at their
February 3 meeting.
Please review all of the materials submitted during the comment period
and prepare the following:
1. A summary of comments received and your responses to those
concerns.
2. Findings of facts.
3. Conclusions on the need for an EIS. ciM JAN 1712
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Mr. Dan Edgerton
January 10, 1992
Page Two
I am requesting your report on or before January 27 in order that it can
be reviewed by City staff and presented to the City Council on
February 3.
If there are any questions please contact me.
sincerely,
� 1
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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enclosure
cc: 'James G. Willis, City Manager
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January 7, 1992
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-3898
Telephone (612) 296-6300
Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Moore:
RE: Schmidt Lake Road
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Schmidt Lake Road
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) to,be built in the city of Plymouth,
Hennepin County. Based on the information contained in the EAW, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Environmental Analysis Office staff believes
that significant environmental effects are not likely to occur as a result of
the project. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) does not appear warranted. However, we do have the following concerns:
First, the air quality section of the EAW notes that the levels of CO in the
area are low and no violation of the standard is expected due to construction of
the proposed road. It also notes that the proposed project will provide
continuity, and thus reduce the number of vehicle miles currently being traveled
by vehicles which must currently take alternate but less direct routes. The
traffic analysis however indicates that many new trips will occur on the
proposed roadway. Without additional documentation of traffic volumes'on
smaller nearby roadways, it is impossible to say that trips will be reduced in
the project area. Similarly, the EAW should document the statement that CO
levels in the area are low, and should also demonstrate that no violation of the
standard will occur.
Secondly, there has been an important change in policy regarding projects which
may affect regional emissions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued
interim guidance in June regarding the conformity of transportation plans,
programs, and projects to the 1990 Clean Air Act. A regional air quality
analysis that is more elaborate than the typical intersection analysis is now
required for a project in a CO or PM -10 nonattainment area if the project has an
impact on regional emissions and it uses any federal transportation funding or a
clearly identified source of local funding. Please note that the official CO
nonattainment area for the Twin Cities now includes all of Hennepin, Ramsey, and
Anoka counties, and parts of Dakota, Carver, Scott, Washington, and Wright
counties.
It appears that the planned roadway improvements assumed in the traffic and air
quality analysis for the proposed project may need a regional emissions analysis
in order to proceed with funding, additional environmental documents, or an
indirect source permit application. A quantitative analysis of the proposal
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Aust demonstrate that the project will contribute to a reduction in regional
emissions within the CO nonattainment area. It must also show that the project
will not increase the frequency or severity of any existing violations of the
National Air Quality Standards in the region's CO nonattainment area.
The interpretation of which projects need a regional emissions analysis under
the interim guidance is extremely complex. The ' Minnesota Interagency Task Force
on Conformity is currently trying to develop a set of guidelines to address the
issue. Until it is available, consultants and government agencies should not
make this determination themselves, but should consult with Susanne Spitzer,
MPCA at 296-7723 or Jim Barton, Metropolitan Council at 291-6359.
Thirdly, regarding wetlands, if the Corps of Engineers' Wetland Permit (404)
referred to in item 8 is an individual permit, a MPCA 401 water quality
certification is also required.
Governor Carlson's Executive Order 91-3 directing state agencies to follow a
no -net loss policy in regards to wetlands is also applicable to the decisions
made by the state agencies. The executive order requiring a sequenced action to
avoid, minimize, and mitigate is similar to the 404 permit requirements. The
applicant should demonstrate that this sequence has been adhered to before one
can concur that the taking and loss of wetlands is the only alternative.
The wetlands mitigation plan should describe the specifics of the compensatory
mitigation proposal. The best proposal would be acre for acre, in kind, and
onsite. The possibility of successfully creating a wetland from an upland area
is questionable, especially if the new hydrology of the area is to rely on pumps
to keep the water level adequate. Instead, efforts should be made to restore
degraded wetlands to achieve the necessary compensation. The mitigation plan
should also include ecological goals that can be monitored over time and are
reported to substantiate the functioning of the new wetlands. And, the location
and type of impacted, lost, or created wetlands should be indicated on a site
map.
The EAW indicates that depression areas will be converted to storm water
retention ponds. Provisions for storm water handling are not to be considered
compensatory mitigation for lost wetlands. Any wetland type area that may be
created for storm water control cannot be counted as wetland compensation.
Finally, regarding noise mitigation measures, the MPCA concurs with the
recommendation in the report that an earthen berm be included as a mandatory
feature in the construction of the proposed roadway. The suggested berm height
of 10 feet is seen as a minimum specification rather than a design constraint.
Where possible, additional berm height would be desirable.
A complete noise mitigation plan should be prepared and included as part of the
construction plans for the project. This plan should detail the location and
height of all noise mitigation features necessary to realize the future noise
levels "with mitigation" as documented in the report.
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Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Page 3
If only noise mitigation concerns are considered, alternative 2 would be the
preferred roadway alignment based on an evaluation of the predicted year 2003
noise levels. The amount of wetlands lost would be greater however and this
must be considered when selecting an alternative.
We look forward to receiving the required responses to our comments, and your
decision on the need for an EIS. If you have any questions regarding our
comments, please contact Kathryn Kramer of my staff at (612) 297-8236.
Sincerely,
Paul Hoff Dire or
Environmental Analysis Office
Administrative Services Division
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CtM JAN 17 '' )X.
ROBINS, KAPLAN, MILLER & CIRESI
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ATLANTA
2800 LASALLE PLAZA
BOSTON
800 LASALLE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-2015
CHICAGO
TELEPHONE (612) 349-8500
DALLAS
FACSIMILE (612) 339-4181
MINNEAPOLIS
NEWPORT BEACH
SAINT PAUL
RONALD J. SCH=
SAN FRANCISCO
(612) 349-8435
WASHINGTON
January 8, 1992
HAND DELIVERED
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Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
RECEIVED
City of Plymouth
JAN 8992
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Re: Concerned Citizens
v. City of Plymouth
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RKM&C File No.:
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Comments on Environmental Assessment
Worksheet for
Schmidt Lake Road
City Project Number
907
Dear Mr. Moore:
I reside at 4825 Juneau Lane in Plymouth, an area adversely
environmentally affected by the City of Plymouth's proposed Schmidt
Lake Road City Project Number 907 ("Schmidt Lake Road Project").
In addition, this firm represents other concerned citizens in the
area.
On November 22, 1991 you certified the Environmental
Assessment Worksheet ("EAW") for the Schmidt Lake Road Project.
Notice of the EAW for the Schmidt Lake Road Project was published
in the EQB Monitor on November 9, 1991. This letter constitutes
comments on behalf of myself and other concerned citizens on the
EAW for the Schmidt Lake Road Project.
The EAW for the Schmidt Lake Road Project does not accurately
or completely address the potential impact of the construction of
Schmidt Lake Road as proposed between Vicksburg Lane and I-494.
Furthermore, an Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") is needed,
at least with regard to Alternative 1 as shown in Attachment C of
the EAW.
c1M jpN 1� '92
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
January 8, 1992
Page 2
An EIS is required under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 116D and Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410. Minn. Stat.
§116D.04 Subd. 2a states: "Where there is a potential for
significant environmental effects resulting from any major
governmental action, the action* shall be preceded by a detailed
environmental impact statement prepared by the responsible
governmental unit." Minnesota Rule 4410.0200 Subpart 23 defines
environment as follows: "'Environment' means physical conditions
existing in the area that may be affected by a proposed project.
It includes .land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient
noise, energy resources, and man-made objects or natural features
of historic, geologic, or aesthetic significance." The Schmidt
Lake Road Project has the potential for significant environmental
effects as defined above and thus an EIS is required. .
The standard for determining whether an EIS shall be ordered
is whether the project has "the potential for significant
environmental effects." (Emphasis added). Minnesota Rule 4410.1700
Subpart 1. As will be shown below, this potential exists.
The following is the basis for the need for an EIS:
Alternative 1 will destroy 3.6 acres of Maple -Basswood
Forest. Selection of Alternative 1 will not minimize or
avoid the adverse impact on the Maple -Basswood Forest.
For example, Alternative 2 only impacts 2.3 acres of the
Maple -Basswood Forest. The Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, in a letter to the City of Plymouth's
consultant dated October 24, 1991, states that the Maple -
Basswood Forest is a rare feature and that design of the
project area should be such that the impact is avoided
or minimized. The destruction of the Maple -Basswood
Forest has a significant environmental impact. Such
action will not only result in the destruction of a
valued natural resource, it will also have a significant
environmental impact on the aesthetics of the area. The
EAW does not adequately address alternatives to preserve
the Maple -Basswood Forest.
Page 7 of the EAW discusses the project as a factor in
increasing the mortality rate of animals from vehicular
collisions. Amazingly, the EAW makes no comment about
the potential increased mortality of children as a result
of Alternative 1 being 400 feet closer to a heavily
populated residential subdivision than Alternative 2.
Alternative 1 essentially would abut the Tyrell Eighth
Addition. More than 30 children live on the short street
culminating in the cul de sac of the Tyrell Eighth
CSM kph 1.1 AV.
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
January 8, 1992
Page 3
Addition. Construction of Alternative 2 will provide for
a significant physical barrier between the road and the
residential subdivision. Construction of Alternative 1
will eliminate this barrier.
• The construction of Alternative 1 will result in
significant increases in air and noise pollution and thus
adversely affect the environment and aesthetic qualities
of the area. In fact, at page 20 the EAW states that
Alternative 1 will violate Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency standards for noise levels.
• Page 15 of the EAW states that road salt could have an
impact on vegetation adjacent to the roadway. The EAW
further states that the impact of de-icing salts on the
road could result in elevated salt levels as far as 120
feet from the roadside. Alternative 1 essentially abuts
the residential subdivision and thus would result in
increased levels of de-icing salt ,on the residential
properties with a resulting adverse aesthetic affect.
• The EAW at page 21 states that there will be no adverse
visual impact from the project. Nothing could be further
from the truth. The destruction of 3.6 acres of the
Maple -Basswood Forest will have a substantial visual and
aesthetic impact.
For all of the reasons stated above, we submit that an
Environmental Impact Statement is required.
Very truly yours,
ROBINS, KAPLAN, MILLER & CIRESI
Ronald J. Sc tz
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cc: Robert Dunn, Environmental Quality Board Chairperson
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
Carole Hilliwell, Council Member
Maria Vasiliou, Council Member
John Edson, Council Member
Joy Tierney, Council Member
Mr. Gary Doyle
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January 6, 1991
Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Moore:
Thank you for forwarding a copy of the Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed extension of Schmidt Lake Road
between Vicksburg Lane and I-494. We are pleased to see that the
report looks favorably at the alternative proposed by the
residents. The Schmidt Lake Road neighbors met to review the
document and have the following comments/concerns regarding the
report:
1) There is only casual mention of the gentler horizontal
curves for Alternative 2. The straighter alignment of this
alternative has safety implications for the many residents,
particularly the large number of small children in this
area. RE p.3 ##6.
2) The stand'of Maple -Basswood forest should be weighted
heavily in the City's decision regarding the roadway.
Alternative 2 would mean the preservation of 1.3 more acres
of 20-90+ year old maple, basswood, and oak trees. RE p.9
ll.b.
3) The report does not adequately address the impact of noise
and light.
• The glare from headlights from four lanes of traffic
particularly at the curve at Orchid Lane in Alternative
1 will certainly have an adverse impact on residents in
that area. RE p. 21 - 27.
• It is significant that alternative 2 will have a 2-3 dB
benefit at several receptor sites. RE p. 20 #25.
• A berm extending past Minnesota Lane on the South side
of the roadway may mitigate the light and noise
problems.
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Mr. Fred Moore
January 6, 1991
Page 2
This letter is in response to the EAW only. As you know, we have
presented additional issues and recommendations. We look forward
to restating these before the city council, especially in view
that the council has two new members, Ms. Joy Tierney and Mr.
John Edson.
Again, thank you for your continued communication. You may
contact Tish Callahan (550-1180) or Gary Doyle (557-1112) with
additional information or questions you might have.
Most sincerely,
The Schmidt Lake Road Neighbors
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
500 LAFAYETTE ROAD • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA' • 55155-40___1 0
DNR INFORMATION
(612) 296-6157 '
January 3, 1992
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
City of Plymouth t:
3400 Plymouth Boulevard \\,:
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Construction of Schmidt Lake Road from Vicksburg Lane to
I-494 in Plymouth, Minnesota (City Project No. 907)
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Dear Mr. Moore:
The Department of Natural Resources has reviewed the EAW for
the above -referenced project. Most of our concerns relate to
Item lla of the EAW - "Fish, Wildlife, and Ecologically
Sensitive Resources".
We recommend that the county install reflectors at potential
deer/vehicle collision areas which may help to reduce roadway
mortality.
The discussion of potential impacts to Blandings turtles and
remnant Maple -Basswood forest is incomplete. Regarding
Blandings turtles, it should be noted that turtle habitat is
not only wetlands, but sandy uplands in which turtles nest.
If turtles were present in the wetlands adjoining the project,
the road would fragment the habitat, increasing the potential
for road kills of turtles moving from one wetland to another
or between uplands and wetlands.
Regarding impacts to the Maple -Basswood forest stand, the EAW
indicates that impacts to the stand will be minimized by
avoiding large trees. Avoiding large trees will not,
unfortunately, protect the Maple -Basswood community, it simply
protects the individual trees. Because the EAW indicates that
the affected stand is of fairly poor quality,.we are not
pursuing mitigation for the destruction of this community.,
Finally, we have concerns about the apparent piecemeal
planning, development, and environmental review of Schmidt
Lake Road. Questions about project piecemealing were raised
during the review of the Ncrthwest Boulevard/Schmidt Lake Road
EAW. According to this EAW, development "may necessitate the,
CIM im 17,9Z
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
January 3, 1992
Page 2
extension of Schmidt Lake Road to the west (from Vicksburg to
Peony Lane) at some future date." This approach to planning
does not sufficiently address the cumulative impacts of
highway projects such as Schmidt Lake Road.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this EAW. We look
forward to receiving your record of decision and responses to
our comments, pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410.1700, subparts
4 & 5. Please contact Rebecca Wooden of my staff, at
(612)297-3355, if you have questions regarding these comments.
Sincerely,
Thomas W. Balcom, Supervisor
Natural Resources Planning and Review Section
Office of Planning
c: Karen Bowen
Tom Lutgen
Steve Colvin
Bonita Eliason
Gregg Downing, EQB
Lynn M. Lewis, USFWS
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FOUNDED IN 1849
December 17, 1991
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MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Fort Snelling History Center, St. Paul, MN 55111 • (612) 726-1171
Mr. Daniel J. Edgerton
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc.
2335 West Highway 36
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
Dear Mr. Edgerton:
Re: Construction of Schmidt Lake Road from Vicksburg Lane to I-94
S9 & 10, T118, R22, City of Plymouth, Hennepin County
MHS Referral File Number: 92-0010
Thank you for providing this office a copy of the Environmental Assessment
Worksheet for the above -referenced project. It has been reviewed pursuant to
responsibilities given to the Minnesota'Historical Society by the Minnesota
Historic Sites Act and the Minnesota Field Archaeology Act and through the
process outlined in Minnesota Rules 4410.1600.
The response to question 26A accurately reports our concern about the pos-
sibility that unrecorded archaeological properties may be present in the
project area, and that an archaeological survey should be completed.
We remind you that the survey should be coordinated with the Municipal County
Highway Archaeologist, Randy Peterson. When his survey is complete, it will
be submitted to our office for review and comment.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding our review.
Sincerely,
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Dennis A. Gimmestad
Government Programs -and Compliance Officer
DAG:dmb
cc: Randy Peterson, Municipal County Highway Archaeologist, MHS
Clem Kachelmyer, Preliminary Design Engineer, MnDOT
Christy Caine, State Archaeologist
GIM JAN 17 '92
December 23, 1991
B R W INC. Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear -Mr. Moore:
I am writing to you in regards to the "Construction of Schmidt
Planning
Lake Road from Vicksburg Lane to I-494 Environmental Assessment
Transportation
Worksheet (EAW) on behalf of Mr. Steven Hoyt, President of Vinyl
Engineering
Therm, Inc. and President of Hoyt Properties, Inc., owner of the
Urban Design
57 acre property in the northwest quadrant of I-494 and proposed
Schmidt Lake Road known as the old Light Weight Aggregate Site.
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It is understood that this project is scheduled for construction
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in 1992, along with associated utilities, and we are strongly
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timetable. The EAW has been reviewed in detail by us and we do
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not see any evidence that an EIS is required.
Phoenix
Denver
This project has been an element of Plymouth's Comprehensive Plan
St. Petersburg
and Thoroughfare Plan for many years. Mr. Hoyt purchased this
San Diego
property 5 years ago this month with the full knowledge of these
Seattle
official plans of the City of Plymouth. In fact, in 1986, he was
under the impression that the contemplated roadway and utilities
Donald W. Ringrose
that service the site would be constructed in 1990 or 1991.
Richard P. Wolsfeld
Peter E. Jarvis
As you know, he would like to construct the new Corporate Head—
Thomas F. Carroll
quarters of Vinyl Therm, Inc., a window manufacturing company on
Craig A. Amundsen
this site.
Donald E. Hunt
John B. McNamara
The Company is currently located in Bloomington, Minnesota, has
Richard D. Pilgrim
over 150 employees today and is rapidly growing. This roadway is
Dale N. Beckmann
vital, along with sanitary sewer and water service, to the
Jeffrey L. Benson
Ralph C. Blum
Gar}' J. Erickson
CIM JAM 17X92
John C. Lvnch
Paul N. Bay
Mr. Fred G. Moore
December 23, 1991
Page 2
developability of this site. The proposed use is totally consis—
tent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and will positively
benefit the City with the tax base addition of a first phase
200,000 square foot building -- as well as the increased employ—
ment opportunities. We therefore urge your staff and the City
Council of Plymouth to implement the project as contemplated in
the EAW in 1992.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this EAW.
Sincerely yours
BRW,n4NC.
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Peter E arvis, A IV
Prin 'pal
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cc: Mr. Steven Hoyt
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Metas Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1634
December 16, 1991
Fred G. Moore
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
612 291-6359 FAX 612 291-6550 77Y 612 291-0904
RE: Construction of Schmidt Lake Rd. from Vicksburg Ln. to I-494
Environmental Assessment Worksheet
Metropolitan Council District 9
Dear Mr. Moore:
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Council staff has conducted a preliminary review of this environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) to
determine its adequacy and accuracy in addressing regional concerns. The staff review has concluded that
the EAW is complete and accurate with respect to regional concerns and raises no major issues of
consistency with Council policies. An EIS is not necessary for regional purposes.
However, staff from the transportation and water resources divisions had a number of comments about the
proposed project.
The Council is now completing its review of the transportation element of Plymouth's comprehensive plan.
The plan includes Schmidt Lake Road. Schmidt Lake Road is proposed as an east/west minor arterial
with proposed intersections or interchanges with Peony Lane, Vicksburg Lane, I-494, CR 61 and TH 169.
As such, Schmidt Lake Road provides an important east/west alternative route for Plymouth residents and
to some extent, residents of adjacent communities. Schmidt Lake Road was contained in the original
Plymouth transportation plan prepared in response to the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976.
The Metropolitan Council requires all communities in the region to prepare a comprehensive plan which
includes an adequate minor arterial system which provides for trips of two to six miles in length. Minor
arterials carry about 80 percent of bus service miles in the region. The provision of an adequate minor
arterial system ensures that the metropolitan highway system will be adequate for the longer, more
regionally -oriented trips. The regional transportation plan assumes that minor arterials will carry between
15 and 25 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in every part of the urbanized area. The analysis prepared
by the city illustrates that with the planned street and highway improvements, improved transit service and
peak hour trip reductions, the level of congestion on the metropolitan highway system can be held to an
acceptable level.
The Council supports the city's planning efforts to implement a local and county highway system in
accordance with the requirements set out in the Council's 1989 Transportation Development Guide/Policy
Plan. The city has not yet requested Metropolitan Council approval of the interchange with I494 and
Schmidt Lake Road even though it has been in the city's plan for many years. Given the Council review
criteria for additional interchanges, this is not unusual since the demand most likely could not justify the
improvement at this time. Since the Council anticipates future growth in Plymouth and given the analysis
prepared by the city, it is clear Schmidt Lake Road is an important element in the city transportation plan.
CIM JAN 17 '92
Fred G. Moore
Dec. 16, 1991
Page 2
Preserving the flexibility of providing an interchange with I-494 appears to be prudent. A minimum
interchange spacing of one mile between interchanges is required at this time by the Metropolitan Council.
Given the present location of interchanges with I-494 at CR 9 and CR 10 and the location of a railroad
line in this area, there are constraints to the location of additional interchanges on I-494.
Turning to water resources, according to the EAW, several off-site wetlands that will receive the runoff
from the project will remove or dilute potential contaminants (solids, nutrients, metals, oil and salt) before
they reach Bass Lake. However, there is no assessment of the potential effects on the wetlands. There is
a reference to the possible use of an enlarged wetland and natural depressions to detain or retain the
runoff before it reaches the wetlands. No specifications for these are included. (The document indicates
that the city will work with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission to conform to its
specifications.) The design for these facilities should incorporate NURP (National Urban Runoff
Program) or similar criteria to provide for the removal of solids, oil, nutrients, metals and other
contaminants before they reach the wetlands and other surface waters.
The proposed project is part of a larger project to upgrade Schmidt Lake Road and ultimately connect it
with I-494. (The phase east of I-494 was reviewed previously by the Council.) Runoff from street and
highway projects and other urban development has the potential for impacting wetlands, lakes and other
surface water resources. Although the potential impact from any one project may appear to be minimal,
the cumulative impact of all the projects may have a significant impact on water resources. The
cumulative effects can be addressed more effectively as part of an overall stormwater management plan for
the city. Each local government in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area is required to prepare a local water
management plan in conformance with the approved water shed plan for the area. (The city of Plymouth
is located in four watersheds and is waiting for the approval of the fourth and final plan by the Minnesota
Board of Water and Soil Resources prior to developing its water plan.) The city's proposed water plan
should incorporate policies, land use controls and water quality protection methods to control the quality
of runoff from streets, highways and other urban development to protect surface water resources such as
lakes and wetlands.
This will conclude the Council's review of the EAW. No formal action on the EAW will be taken by the
Council. If you have any questions or neat further information, please contact Barbara Senness, Council
staff at 291-6419.
Sincerely,
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Res ch and Long Ra
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cc: Ken Kunzman, Metropolitan Council District 9
Lynda Voge, Metropolitan Council Staff
Barbara Senness, Metropolitan Council Staff
Communi . Action
for Suburban Hennepin
January 9 1992
Dear Friend: -
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Norwest Bank Building
1011 First Street S., Suite 301
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 933-9180
We are pleased to announce that on Monday, January 13 we will open HOME Line,
a new advocacy project for tenants living in suburban Hennepin County. HOME
Line is located at 1206 Mainstreet in Hopkins; the call-in number is 933-0017.
HOME Line will offer phone-in and drop-in services to sub0rban tenants who are
facing problems with their rental housing: repairs, evictions, lock -outs, security
deposit withholding, and more.
Our philosophy is to provide tenants with the tools they will need to solve their
own problems themselves --information, advice, and access to legal assistance.
We can help people get repairs done, prepare for going to court, and work with
their neighbors to take care of common problems in a complex.
Volunteers from area law schools and from the suburban community have been
trained in housing law and effective phone communications. Legal Aid of
Minneapolis has helped with the training and will also be working with us to
organize and represent tenant groups. The store -front office has been readied
and equipped. The phones are in and we're set to golf
In a month or so, we will start regular hours for a Legal Advice Clinic, where
income -eligible tenants can get free legal counsel from volunteer lawyers from
the Hennepin County. Bar Association.
We need your help in getting the word out about HOME Line. Enclosed is a flyer
we hope you will post. Please tell your friends, co-workers, and anybody who
might have a need for HOME Line's help.
There are no set fees for our services, but contributions (on a sliding scale) will
be gratefully accepted. HOME Line is sponsored by Community Action for
Suburban Hennepin (CASH).
We appreciate your help in publicizing HOME Line.
Working to eliminate the causes of poverty.
CIM JAN 17 '92
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January 10, 1992
Mr. James Willis
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
MINNESOTA SUBURBAN BRANCH
NAACP
P.O. Box 24388
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424
The NAACP of Suburban Minnesota wishes you the greatest of
successes in 1992. To kick off the new year, we want to extend an
invitation to you. On Wednesday, January 29, 1992, our branch will
host "Foundations for the Future - A Vision for the Suburban
Community." Over 100 leaders from all facets of the suburban area
will gather for this informational reception and dinner. We are
honored to have Ms. Ina Boon, the NAACP regional director as our
key -note speaker. She will discuss guidelines and regulations
specific to the 34 suburbs in our jurisdiction.
Since its inception five years ago, the Suburban Minnesota branch
of the NAACP has. been a positive link for the individual,
corporation or community wishing to protect the rights of all
citizens. Exciting plans are being developed to increase our
effectiveness. The "One Million Dollar Campaign" is underway and
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The reception begins at 6:00 p.m. in the third floor library of the
Calhoun Beach Club. Free valet parking is available. A donation
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below address. If you find that you are unable to attend, we
encourage you to send a representative on, your behalf, or a
donation to defray the cost of the evening. Please take this
opportunity to see how we can achieve our interests.
You will be contacted in the near future for confirmation.
have any question, please contact me at 920-0973.
Si el ,
Frank Taylor, Presi ent
NAACP Suburban MN
P.O. Box 24388
Edina, MN 55424
If you
01M ,JAN 17 '92
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fiftli Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1634
January 10, 1992
Charles E. Dillerud
Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
612 291-6359 FAX 612 291-6550 77Y 612 291-0904
RE: City of Plymouth
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review
Land Use Guide Plan Element and Transportation Elements
Metropolitan Council Referral File Nos. 14913-3 & 14913-4
Dear Mr. Dillerud:
At its meeting on January 9, 1992, the Metropolitan Council considered the city of Plymouth's
comprehensive plan amendment. This consideration was based on a report of the Metropolitan
and Community Development Committee, Referral Report No. 92-1. A copy of this report is
attached.
The Council approved the following recommendations contained in the above report:
1. That the Council adopt the above findings and the staff report as part of these
recommendations.
2. That the Council inform the city of Plymouth that it may place the land use element
and the transportation element of the plan amendment into effect and no plan
modifications are required.
3. That the Council advise the city that regional transportation facilities may not be -
available to serve the city development that occurs at the highest allowable densities.
4. That the Council encourage the city to periodically evaluate the progress of the TDM
for the Minneapolis Industrial Park and make changes if the desired trip reduction is
not occurring.
5. That the Council inform the city that approval of the plan does not cpnstitufe •approval
of added or modified interchanges to the Metropolitan Highway.Systein.'
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Charles Dillerud
January 10, 1992
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6. That the Council compliment the city on the well-done analysis and forward -thinking
recommendations regarding transportation.
Sincerely,
Mary E.,Anderson
Chair
MEA.ly
Attachment
cc: James Willis, Manager, City of Plymouth
Donald Bluhm, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Richard Thompson, Metropolitan Council Staff
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Metropolitan Council Meeting of January 9, 1992 Business Item: B-1
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/291.6359
REPORT OF THE METROPOLITAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Referral Report 92-1
DATE: January 9, 1992
TO: Metropolitan Council
SUBJECT: City of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Land Use Guide Plan Element and Transportation Elements
Metropolitan Council Referral File Nos. 14913-3 & 149134
Metropolitan Council District No. 9
At its meeting on December 30, 1991, the Metropolitan and Community Development Committee discussed
a staff report and recommendations dealing with the review of the city of Plymouth's revised Land Use and
Transportation Elements of its Comprehensive Plan.
ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Richard Thompson, Council staff (ext. 6457) presented the general aspects of the report. Carl Orhn, Council
staff (ext. 6507) presented the transportation aspects of the report.
FINDINGS
1. The original plan of the city projected a total.population at saturation for the city of 95,000 to 125,000
people; the revised plan projects a population at saturation of the area within the MUSA of 83,000.
2. The amendment proposes changing the minimum lot area in the Living Area -Rural (LA -R) from 5
acres to 20 acres which changes to a rural policy consistent with the Metropolitan Council's rural area
policy.
3. The residential land use changes result in a total reduction of 3,839 households from what was
originally planned. The effect of the reductions in industrial density is a reduction of 1,191 jobs.
These land use changes and density reductions are in conformity with the MDIF.
4. The downsizing proposed in the plan amendment will result in lower sewer flows and the changes will
not impact the metropolitan sewer system.
5. Existing congestion occurs on segments of all metropolitan highways in Plymouth including I-494, TH
55 and TH 169.
6. Increasing local and regional development will increase traffic congestion on the metropolitan highway
system.
7. If the highway improvements proposed in the Plymouth plan are made to the metropolitan, local and
county highway systems, peak hour trips from the Minneapolis Industrial Park are reduced by 10
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percent and transit ridership increases as projected, the traffic congestion on the metropolitan highway
system within Plymouth can be held to an acceptable level through 2010.
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8. The reduction of peak hour trips from the Minneapolis Industrial Park is based on voluntary actions
by employers and employees.
9. The traffic congestion analysis assumes development will occur at a moderate density. The analysis
does not portray a worse case situation -which would assume all development occurring at the highest
allowable density. Given the congestion level under moderate development density, it can be assumed
significant traffic congestion would occur should higher density development take place.
10. Improvement of reverse commute transit service can have positive economic and social impacts and
should be strongly encouraged.
11. The city of Plymouth has two regional park areas --the e;dsting Clifton French Regional Park on
Medicine Lake and the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park.
12. The plan amendment is consistent with Council housing policies.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Metropolitaii Council:
1. Adopt the above findings and staff report as part of these recommendations.
2. Inform the city of Plymouth that it may place the land use element and the transportation
element of the plan amendment into effect and no plan modifications are required.
3. Advise the city that regional transportation facilities may not be available to serve city
development that occurs at the highest allowable densities.,
4. Encourage the city to periodically evaluate the progress of the TDM for the Minneapolis
Industrial Park and make changes if the desired trip reduction is not occurring.
5. Inform the city that approval of the plan does not constitute approval of added or modified
interchanges to the Metropolitan Highway System.
6. Compliment the city on the well-done analysis and forward -thinking recommendations
regarding transportation.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Anderson, Chair
CIM JAN 17 '92
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area
Mears Park Centre, 230 E. 5th St.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612-291-6359/TDD 291-0904
DATE: December 23, 1991
TO: . Metropolitan and Community Development Committee
FROM: Richard Thompson, Research and Long Range Planning
SUBJECT: City of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Land Use Guide Plan Element & Transportation Plan
Metropolitan Council Referral File Nos. 14913-3 & 14913-4
Metropolitan Council District No. 9
INTRODUCTION
The city of Plymouth has revised the land use and transportation elements of its comprehensive
plan. The land use element revisions generally consist of textual changes and "down -guiding" land
uses from more intense to less intense uses. In some cases land uses are reclassified to a variety
of rural, residential, commercial and industrial uses. The transportation plan examined the
existing thoroughfare guide plan which was adopted by the city in 1980. The revised
transportation plan ensures compatibility with the new land use guide plan and responds to the
Metropolitan Council's System Statement sent to the city in 1989.
Since these plan amendments were originally submitted to the Council in January, 1990, several,
specific, minor plan amendments have been approved by the Council. These minor plan
amendments, which consisted of density reductions in residential areas, were approved in response
to the needs of individual developers. These minor plan amendments will be noted in the text of
the review. Since January, 1990, the city also submitted the following additional parts of its
revised comprehensive plan, which have been subsequently approved by the Council: Plan
Amendment for Goals,. Objectives and Criteha, Plan Amendment for Sanitary Sewer Element,
Plan Amendment for Parks and the Water Distribution Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
AUTHORITY TO REVIEW
The Metropolitan Land Use Planning Act of 1976 requires that amendments to local
comprehensive plans be prepared, submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and adopted
in the same manner as the original plans (Minn. Stat. 473.864, subd. 2, 1978). Guidelines adopted
pursuant to Minn. Stat. 473.864 for reviewing proposed amendments provide a 90 -day review
period for amendments potentially affecting one or more of the metropolitan systems, and a 60 -
day review period for amendments that do not have a potential impact on metropolitan systems.
cllMi JAN 17 '92
The city of Plymouth originally submitted its proposed comprehensive plan amendment on
January 2, 1990. On January 26, 1990, the land use guide plan element was deemed incomplete
because impacts of the land use changes were not reflected in the revised transportation plan.
After submitting a revised transportation element on October 2, 1991, the Chair on October 11,
1991, determined that the amendment presented a potential impact on the metropolitan
transportation system. Therefore, the 90 -day review period applies and will conclude on
December 31, 1991. However, the city has requested an extension until January 9, 1992.
Documents submitted in support of this plan amendment include:
1. Letter to Richard Thompson from Blair Tremere, May 14, 1991 re Updated
Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan Element and Amended Land Use Guide Plan Map.
2. City of Plymouth Land Use Guide Plan, November, 1982.
3. City of Plymouth Land Use Guide Plan Element, December 18, 1991.
4. City of Plymouth Transportation Plan, January, 1990.
5. Letter to Steve Keefe from Blair Tremere, March 6, 1990 re Updated Comprehensive
Plan Transportation Element.
6. Letter to Richard Thompson from Charles Dillerud, October 2, 1991 re Updated
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Plan Element.
7. Addendum to Transportation Plan Technical Memorandum, September, 1991.
DESCRIPTION OF PLYMOUTH
The city of Plymouth is located in Hennepin County in the northwestern portion of the seven
county metropolitan area (see Attachment 1). The city is served by two major metropolitan
highways, TH 55 and I-494.
Plymouth has experienced steady growth over the last 30 years with the population increasing by
nearly five fold from the 1960 population of 9,576 to the 1990 population of 50,889. Households,
on the other hand, grew from 10,491 in 1980 to 18,361 in 1990, an increase of 75 percent.
Plymouth has experienced considerable residential growth over the last 10 years as well as
commercial and industrial growth. The city is projected to continue its steady growth, with a total
population of 72,000 anticipated by the year 2000. The city's estimated saturation population is
approximately 83,000 inside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary.
The Metropolitan Development and Investment Framework classifies the majority of the land in
Plymouth in the developing area. The northwestern comer of the city remains in the general
rural use area outside the MUSA and is not programmed for development until after the year
2000. The city is home to Clifton French Regional Park and the proposed Eagle Lake Regional
Park.
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ANALYSIS
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK (MDIF)
The land use guide plan amendment consists of textual changes, land use changes and density
reductions. Most of the textual changes are language clarifications and data and forecast updates.
In the discussion that follows, only substantive changes will be analyzed.
The revised plan is arranged so that land use categories are divided into living areas, business
areas, one industrial area, and one public/semi-publicrnstitutional area. In the "Development
Staging" section of the revised plan, all references to the "CUSA" (City Urban Service Area ) are
deleted as a result of approval of an earlier plan amendment (December, 1989, Referral File No.
14913-2) that reconciled the urban service areas of the Council and the city. The revised plan
also reflects the updated sewer flow allocation of 10.13 mgd and the land availability of 1,880
acres through the year 2000. In the "Community" section, the original plan projected a total
population at saturation for the city of 95,000 to 125,000 people; the revised plan projects a
population at saturation of the area within the MUSA of 83,000. This downward revision reflects
the down -guiding of many of the residential densities in areas yet to be developed.
Within the living area category is the Living Area -Rural (LA -R) designation, which changes the
minimum lot area from 5 acres to 20 acres. This change brings Plymouth into line with the
Council's rural area policies.
In the commercial areas category, the primary uses have been rearranged to include a limited
business area, service business area, retail shopping area and community center area. The revised
areas appear to fit the commercial growth that has occurred in the last ten years. The revised
explanation of the commercial category places more emphasis on compatibility of uses and
impacts on traffic:
...proposed business developments will be carefully evaluated in terms of their transition to
non -business uses, site and structural aesthetics, and intensity of use. The magnitude and
traffic generation characteristics of retail centers will be prime determinants in classifying
shopping facilities and convenience centers.
Within the industrial land use category, the major difference is language allowing "...certain
compatible and supportive business uses ... as conditional uses, to provide an integrated and
attractive employment center."
The land use changes proposed in this plan amendment initially affected 1,840 acres. Since the
original submission, the city has presented four minor plan amendments to the Council affecting
98 acres. All of these minor plan amendments are included in the original submission and thus
are already approved. They all were density reductions for residential areas.
All of the land use changes are proposed in the area which was added to the MUSA in'
December, 1989. The existing land use of the parcels proposed to be changed or down -guided is
agricultural. The proposed land uses are agricultural, residential, commercial or industrial. The
residential land use changes result in a total reduction of 3,839 households from what was
originally planned. The net effect of the reductions in industrial density result in a projected
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reduction of 1,191 jobs. The proposed changes are appropriate for the developing area of the
MDIF.
NATURAL RESOURCES (Jack Frost)
The proposed land use changes and density reductions result in a net downsizing of the city's
existing plan. Since such downsizing will result in lower sewer flows, the changes will not
adversely impact the metropolitan sewer system. For Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
comment, see Attachment 2.
TRANSPORTATION (Carl Ohm)
The city's original submission did not address the impacts of the proposed land use changes on
transportation systems. The city subsequently submitted draft revisions of the transportation
elements of it's comprehensive plan. The Council staff found the transportation chapter was
inadequate for review and requested that the city provide additional data and analysis. The
material submitted in Oztober, 1991, in response to that request was adequate for review.
The Council's 1988 Transportation Policy Plan contains policies and requirements that need to be
addressed in local comprehensive plans. These requirements were transmitted via systems
statements to all local units of government in the region in 1989. Five broad topics needed to be
addressed in Plymouth's comprehensive plan in response to Council policies:
1. Council policy does not allow MUSA expansion unless there is adequate highway
capacity. Plymouth has proposed to change land uses now in the MUSH, although
the net effect of those changes is to alter densities and resultant trips.
2. Cities are required to provide methods to reduce peak hour trip making if
metropolitan highways within the city are congested. In 1987, sections of TH 55 in
Plymouth were highly congested. Today, sections of I-494 and TH 169 are also
congested.
3. A regional business concentration in the city requires special transportation
provisions. The MDIF designates the Minneapolis Industrial Park as a business
concentration.
4. The plan must include a transit element that may be used to address congestion
and provide service to the business concentration. Plymouth operates an opt -out
transit service.
5. The city must provide an analysis of the transportation demand created by
maximum build -out of land within the city's MUSA under the present zoning. All
cities must estimate the maximum demand that could be created under present
zoning to determine the impact to the metropolitan highway system.
The city has provided three figures that illustrate existing congestion on the existing highway
system (see Attachment 3), show future congestion on the existing highway system (see
Attachment 4), and show forecasted congestion on a future highway system (see Attachment 5).
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The analysis supporting Attachment 5 presumes a ten percent reduction in peak hour trip making
generated by the Minneapolis Industrial Park can be achieved through travel demand
management.
From Attachment 3 it can be seen that traffic congestion exists today on segments of I-494, TH
55 and TH 169, which are all metropolitan highways. In addition, traffic congestion exists on city
and county highways. When future demand is added to the existing highway system (see
Attachment 4), the number of congested segments of the metropolitan highway system increases.
While the attachment shows there are now more highway segments congested, it can be assumed
that the level and/or the period of congestion increased simultaneously on the segments that were
previously congested.
Attachment 5 illustrates a future scenario of added demand created by additional local and
regional trip making and future capacity consisting of limited improvements to the metropolitan.
highway system, significant improvements to city and county minor arterials and major collectors, a
ten percent reduction in peak hours generated by the Minneapolis Industrial Park and an increase
in transit trips to and from Plymouth. The improvements to the metropolitan highway system
consist mostly of additional interchanges. The section of I-494 from I-394 to TH 55 has recently
been widened to six lanes. Therefore, the majority of added capacity is being provided by coy and
county highway improvements. These improvements are or will be included in the city's capital
improvement program. A majority of the needed improvements are scheduled within the next
five years. The trip reduction anticipated from the Minneapolis Industrial Park accounts for a
significant amount of the future traffic congestion reduction. The strategies required to achieve
this reduction will come about through voluntary actions on the part of employers and employees.
The analysis of the transportation system assumed that development would occur at a moderate
density level. For example, if the zoning for a parcel of land allowed 6 to 10 housing units per
acre, the city assumed eight units would be built. This is a reasonable approach for planning
purposes but does not produce the worst case analysis under the present zoning. The city has
illustrated that development at moderate density can be accommodated with improvements to the
city, county and metropolitan state highway systems and with travel demand management
strategies that result in a ten percent reduction of trips from the Minneapolis Industrial Park. At
this time, neither the city nor the region know what would occur if all of the city developed at the
highest allowable density. The city may want to take action to ensure these higher development
densities do not occur since the region cannot commit transportation improvements to
accommodate development that exceeds the present capacity of the system.
Plymouth is the location of one of the 20 regional business concentrations identified in the MDIF.
Plymouth is therefore required to give special attention to integrating land use and transportation
planning for this area. The city has chosen to form a Transportation Demand Management Task
Force to address this issue for the Minneapolis Industrial Park. The Task Force is made up of
staff from the Regional Transit Board, Minnesota Rideshare and the city. This group has worked
with 17 major employers to administer a Travel Demand Inventory survey to 7,000 employees.
The city's plan is to promote cooperative and voluntary travel demand management measures with
employers and employees and with residents. The goal of reducing peak hour trips by ten percent
will be challenging and will require an on-going effort by all concerned parties.
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The city administers the transit opt -out service for the city and has estimated that transit use will
increase from 180,000 passenger trips in 1990 to 308,000 in 2010. Trips to downtown Minneapolis
are estimated to make up 65 percent of the 1991 transit trips. The city estimates that this
accounts for removal of 370 vehicle trips from the regional system in the peak hours. While the
data is not clear, it appears the level of transit patronage has grown over the last seven years.
The city is working to improve reverse commuter service from Minneapolis to the city. There are
obvious social and economic benefits of making this service work.
No one community is totally responsible for all the congestion on any one segment of the
metropolitan highway system because metropolitan highways are designed to serve more than one
community. The improvements the city is planning to the city and county minor arterials and
collectors will help to keep shorter trips off the regional highways, allowing them to serve longer
trips. From the analysis, it appears the city's planned improvements will allow segments of the
regional highway system to function at an adequate level of service for an extended period of time
or at least prevent them from becoming significantly worse than they are today.
The city assumes there are some improvements needed to the regional highway system. The
improvements include interchanges at I494 and Schmidt Lake Road and TH 55 at CR 24 and
Peony Lane. The interchange modifications need to be reviewed through a process described in
Appendix H of the Transportation Policy Plan. The Council is not approving these interchanges
at this time. The city is requesting that MN/DOT carry out corridor studies on I494 and TH 55.
Interchange improvements can be analyzed through that process.
The city also supports added capacity to metropolitan highways within the city, specifically, TH 55
and I-494. The Transportation Policy Plan recommends that I494 have meters and HOY
bypasses of meters. These improvements are assumed completed in the city's analysis. The
Transportation Policy Plan contains no recommendation for TH 55 improvements.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (Arnie Stefferud)
The proposed land use changes appear to reduce the density of proposed development in several
areas and replace planned residential uses with planned industrial uses in two areas. There are
two regional park areas in Plymouth --the existing Clifton French Regional Park on Medicine
Lake and the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park.
The only change immediately adjacent to a regional park is on the north boundary of Clifton
French Regional Park, where the proposed zoning change would be from high medium density to
low medium density residential.
The proposed changes may have some effect on water quality at regional parks, especially the
changes from residential to planned industrial. Review of individual projects at a later time may
result in additional findings related to water quality impacts.
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HOUSING (Audrey Dougherty)
About 66 percent of the housing units in Plymouth are single family detached housing. The
remaining 34 percent provide options to single family detached housing, primarily as multifamily
housing.
Vacancy rates in Plymouth are close to rates for the Metropolitan Area as a whole, with a 0.8
percent rate for single family, and a 7.4 percent rate for multifamily. Rates of 1.0 and 6.0 are
generally considered healthy for these types of housing.
In areas where changes are proposed, all land previously zoned for high -medium density is
rezoned to lower density or to other uses. Plymouth has a fairly good balance of different
housing types. The city should assure that there is sufficient developable land for the addition of
units at higher densities in other parts of the city in order to maintain this good balance. This
amendment is consistent with Council housing policy.
FINDINGS
1. The original plan of the city projected a total population at saturation for the city of
95,000 to 125,000 people; the revised plan projects a population at saturation of the area
within the MUSA of 83,000.
2. The amendment proposes changing the minimum lot area in the Living Area -Rural (LA-
R) from 5 acres to 20 acres which changes to a rural policy consistent with the
Metropolitan Council's rural area policy.
3. The residential land use changes result in a total reduction of 3,839 households from what
was originally planned. The effect of the reductions in industrial density is a reduction of
1,191 jobs. These land use changes and density reductions are in conformity with the
MDIF.
4. The downsizing proposed in the plan amendment will result in lower.sewer flows and the
changes will not impact the metropolitan sewer system.
5. Existing congestion occurs on segments of all metropolitan highways in Plymouth including
I-494, TH 55 and TH 169.
6. Increasing local and regional development will increase traffic congestion on the
metropolitan highway system.
7. If the highway improvements proposed in the Plymouth plan are made to the
metropolitan, local and county highway systems, peak hour trips from the Minneapolis
Industrial Park are reduced by 10 percent and transit ridership increases as projected, the
traffic congestion on the metropolitan highway system within Plymouth can be held to an
acceptable level through 2010.
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8. The reduction of peak hour trips from the Minneapolis Industrial Park is based on
voluntary actions by employers and employees.
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9. The traffic congestion analysis assumes development will occur at a moderate density.
The analysis does not portray a worse case situation which would assume all development
occurring at the highest allowable density. Given the congestion level under moderate
development density, it can be assumed significant traffic congestion would occur should
higher density development take place.
10. Improvement of reverse commute transit service can have positive economic and social
impacts and should be strongly encouraged.
11. The city of Plymouth has two regional park areas --the existing Clifton French Regional
Park on Medicine Lake and the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park.
12. The plan amendment is consistent with Council housing policies.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Metropolitan Council:
1. Adopt the above findings and staff report as part of these recommendations.
2. Inform the city of Plymouth that it may place the land use element and the transportation
element of the plan amendment into effect and no plan modifications are required.
Advise the city that regional transportation facilities may not be available to serve city
development that occurs at the highest allowable densities.
4. Encourage the city to periodically evaluate the progress of the TDM for the Minneapolis
Industrial Park and make changes if the desired trip reduction is not occurring.
S. Inform the city that approval of the plan does not constitute approval of added or
modified interchanges to the Metropolitan Highway System.
6. Compliment the city on the well-done analysis and forward -thinking recommendations
regarding transportation.
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ATTACHMENT 2
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January 16, 1990
Mr. John Rutford
Referral Coordinator
Metropolitan Council
230 East Fifth Street
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RE: Metropolitan Council Referral File Number 14913-3
Dear Mr. Rutford:
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has reviewed the
comprehensive plan amendment submitted by the City of Plymouth for
its Land Use Guide Plan Element and Map. The amendment is the
result of a review of the Comprehensive Plan by the city.
Our review indicates the amendment will have no adverse impact on
the Metropolitan Disposal System. The Commission, therefore, has
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Dear Mr. Boyles,
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January 12, 1992
We really appreciate the Plymouth Dial -A -Ride service !
Our school-age program, Greenwood Home Base, has used the Dial -
A -Ride service several times during the regular school year.'
We have an "Older Children's" program. The children in
third,'fourth, fifth and sixth grades help to plan field trips
that are of interest to them. Some of these field trips are
located in the areas that Dial -A -Ride services to.
In the past, we have experienced kind, helpful and cheerful
people ! "Dennis" was extremely helpful in coordinating times and
vans. Dial -A -Ride transportation to and from our field trips was
safe and enjoyable.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
The Greenwood.Home Base Staff
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January 16, 1992
CITU OF
Gregory Ptacin PUMOUTR
General Manager
Minnesota Suburban Publications
7831 East Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55439
Dear Mr. Ptacin:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council redesignated the Plymouth
Sun Sailor as its official newspaper for 1992. Mayor Bergman
commended Jay Maxwell for his excellent coverage of Council
meetings and City events.
Among the issues discussed by the Council, circulation was a
common concern. Your proposal indicated that the Sun Sailor
circulation in Plymouth is 15,498; and that about 1,200
households are in areas of non-delivery. You also stated that
the areas of non-delivery are areas never serviced, new building
areas or areas in which new homes have been built in amongst
existing homes.
While your current circulation is commendable, the Council -
expressed concern that all Plymouth residents should be exposed
to information about the City in the official newspaper,
particularly since it is the only source for some public
information such as legal ads. Additionally, those residents who
are in newly developed areas of the City may benefit more from
City news than residents in established neighborhoods. Much of
the important news relates to developments and public
improvements and will more directly affect residents in newer
areas of the community.
The Council is impressed with your plan to cover most, if not
all, of the non-delivery areas in 1992, depending on the business
economy. As part of the official newspaper designation, the City
Council requested that you provide the City with quarterly status
reports outlining new areas of delivery and your progress in
achieving your goal to have 100 percent delivery in Plymouth by
year-end, as well as responding to any concerns or questions the
City receives with respect to delivery. I would appreciate your
providing me with status reports no later than March 15, June 15,
September 15, and December 15. I will forward your reports to
the City Council. '
If there are ways the City can help, please let me know. Perhaps
we could identify those non-delivery areas where significant
development and public improvement activity will occur this year
so those areas can be moved to the top of your new delivery list.
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Gregory Ptacin
January 16, 1992
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I will forward to you questions or concerns received from
Councilmembers or residents.
City Clerk Laurie Rauenhorst will contact Meridel Hedblom for
assistance with our legal publications and, as in the past, Jay
Maxwell for our news releases and miscelleneous coverage needs.
We look forward to working with you and your staff in 1992,
particularly as it relates to increased circulation.
Sincerely,
CJ s G�lis
it Manager
S.F. 3-15, 6-15, 9-15, 12-15
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Marlene Waage
13925 61st Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Marlene:
Congratulations! On January 6, the Plymouth City Council
reappointed you to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission as
the representative from District 1 to a term expiring January 31,
1995. Enclosed is a Commission roster for your use.
The Council appreciates your leadership, dedication, and
continued work to serve the citizens of Plymouth. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
Same letter also sent to: Donald Anderson
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James A. Edwards
6120 Berkshire Lane
Plymouth, NIN 55446
Dear Mr. Edwards:
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Congratulations! On January 6, the Plymouth City Council
reappointed you to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals to
a term expiring January 31, 1993. Enclosed is a Board roster for
your use.
The Council appreciates your leadership, dedication, and
continued work to serve the citizens of Plymouth. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
Same letter also sent to:
J. Paul Dolan
Chuck Ulmer
Fred Lips
Donald Butler
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Michael Stulberg
6010 Troy Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mike:
Congratulations! On January 6, the Plymouth City Council
reappointed you to the Planning Commission as the representative
from District 1 to a term expiring January 31, 1995. Enclosed is
a Commission roster for your use.
The Council appreciates your leadership, dedication, and
continued work to serve the citizens of Plymouth. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Laurie Raue horst
City Clerk
Same letter to Dennis Zylla
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January 15, 1992
Brigitte Kay Reuther
Weekly News, Inc.
240 S. Minnetonka Avenue
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Brigitte:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council designated the Plymouth
Sun Sailor as its official newspaper for 1992.
Designation of the official newspaper is done at the first
regular Council meeting of each year. The Council invites the
Weekly News to submit a proposal for consideration as the City's
official newspaper again next year.
Thank you for your coverage of news about the City of Plymouth in
1991! Mayor Bergman commended the excellent coverage of the City
Council meetings by Arden Harrison of your newspaper.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992 PUMOUTR
Dr. Doug Lowin
Park Nicollet Clinic
3007 Harbor Lane
Plymouth, NIN 55447
Dear Dr. Lowin:
Thank you for agreeing to serve as the Health"Officer for the
City of Plymouth again in 1992. Enclosed is a copy of the
appointing resolution.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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Christina Stomberg
12910 27th Avenue North
Plymouth, NN 55441
Dear Christina:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council reappointed you to the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Committee for
a term to expire December 31, 1993.
The City Council appreciates your service on behalf of the City
of Plymouth to this important Committee.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992
Mary C. Dolan
6110 Berkshire Lane
.Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mary:
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On January 6, the Plymouth City Council reappointed you to the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Committee for
a term to expire December 31, 1993.
The City Council appreciates your service on behalf of the City
of Plymouth to this.important Committee.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992
Patricia Wilder, Director
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
7601 Kentucky Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Dear Patti:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council reappointed Christina
Stomberg to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Executive Committee and Mary C. Dolan to the Advisory Committee
for terms to expire December 31, 1993. Enclosed is a copy of the
approving resolution.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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CIN OF
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January 15, 1992
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
3030 Harbor Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Anderson:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council reappointed Fred Moore as
Commissioner and Vern Peterson as Alternate Commissioner to the
Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission to terms expiring
January 31, 1993. Enclosed is a copy of the approving
resolution.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992
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Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council designated Mayor Kim M.
Bergman and Councilmember Carole Helliwell as its legislative
contacts for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for
1992. They can be reached as follows:
Kim M. Bergman
13930 60th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 557-7030
V.M. : 550-5065
Carole Helliwell
P.O. Box 42183
Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone: 557-1530
V.M. : 550-5066
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
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Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992
Greg Moore
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communication
6900 Winnetka Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Dear Mr. Moore:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council reappointed Helen LaFave
to the Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation for a term
to expire February, 1994.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992
Municipal Legislative Commission
Messerli & Kramer
1500 Northland Plaza Blvd.
3800 West 80th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
Dear Sir/Madam:
On -January 6, the Plymouth City Council appointed Mayor Kim M.
Bergman and City Manager James G. Willis to the Municipal
Legislative Commission for terms to expire December 31, 1992.
They can be reached as follows:
Kim M. Bergman
13930 60th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 557-7030
V.M. : 550-5065
James G. Willis, Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 550-5011
FAX . 550-5060
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
�C�vLc-cam G%�c�iy
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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Independent School District No. 284
Administrative Offices
210 State Highway 101
P.O. Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
Joy Tierney as its representative to the District. Please send
any mailings to:
Joy Tierney
17915 20th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
The Council also reappointed Mary Patterson Bisek as the
representative to the District 284 Community Education Advisory
Council for a term to expire July 1, 1994, and Lynes Getten for a
term to expire July 1, 1993.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
vJ� .
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992
Independent School District No. 279
Administrative Offices
11200 93rd Avenue
Maple Grove, NIN 55369
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
Carole Helliwell as its representative to the District. Please
send mailings to:
Carole Helliwell
P.O. Box 42183
Plymouth, MN 55442
Sincerely,
Lbw
La rie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
January 15, 1992
Independent School District No. 270
Administrative Offices
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
Joy Tierney as its representative to the District. Please send
mailings to:
Joy Tierney
17915 20th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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Independent School District 281
Administrative Offices
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427
Dear Sir/Madam:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council appointed Councilmember
John Edson as its representative to the District. Please send
mailings to:
John Edson
4835 Forestview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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Jim Stromen
Holmes and Graven
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Dear Mr. Stromen:
On January 6, the Plymouth City Council reappointed Fred Moore as
Director and Kim M. Bergman as Alternate Director to the Suburban
Rate Authority for a term to expire January 31, 1993. Enclosed
is a copy of the approving resolution.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 15, 1992
Barbara Willis
Plymouth Civic League
16511 26th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Barbara:
On January 6,
the Plymouth City Council appointed John Edson as
its representative to the Plymouth Civic League for a term o
expire January, 1993. Please send mailings to:
John Edson
4935 Forestview
Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone: 557-8633
V.M. : 550-5067
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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January 16, 1992
Mr. David Shea
14610 -13th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MIR 55447
Dear Mr. Shea:
Thank you for your letter. As you know, Plymouth residents have
been leaders in curbside recycling. Like its citizens, the City
strives to conduct operations in an environmentally sound manner.
In. your letter you raised several questions about the City of
Plymouth's recycling and reduction efforts. The following
numbered paragraphs respond to your questions:
1. The City has a policy for purchasing recycled and recyclable
products. We followed an informal policy for several years
and recently adopted a written policy (attached). It is our
goal to use recycled materials when they are available and
when the price is not prohibitive. The City uses recycled
paper for computer paper, office paper, business cards, the
city newsletter, utility bills, stationary and envelopes.
These account for the largest volume of our paper usage.
Moreover, many of these items are recycled through our office
paper recycling 'program.
The City also uses recycled plastics when possible. In some
of our newer parks we have used recycled bench seats and will
install picnic table tops made of recycled materials at the
new Bass Lake and Parkers Lake playfields. We have also
undertaken two experimental projects with Hennepin County
using recycled plastic timbers for edges around play
structures in city parks.
2. The City does not have a policy of using soy or vegetable-
based inks but we will certainly consider it. Thanks for the
suggestion.
The City does not use ethanol -blend gasoline. When we
investigated it, we learned that it is not recommended for
fuel injected systems. All but 19 of the City's units are
diesel or fuel injected. Vendors informed us that with
ethanol -blends, there is some evidence that the injectors and
valves are damaged after a period of time and performance is
not as high.
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The cost was also substantially higher than non -ethanol
fuels. In addition, various pumps, mowers, chainsaws,
generators and turf equipment are sold with recommendations
for fuel so as to keep the warranty valid.
The City does not have a policy to use, or require vendors to
use, agriculturally based packing materials. We typically do
not do mailings which requires packing materials.
3. We have an aggressive policy for preserving beneficial
wetlands. A City Council -appointed task force looked at the
issue last year. I have attached a copy of its report. 'If
you would like more information on it, you may contact Public
Works Director Fred Moore at 550-5080.
4. The City does not have a formal policy on "nature
conservation areas" but we do adhere to a philosophy which
strives for the same effect. • When parks are developed in
Plymouth, we typically leave a good portion of the land in
its natural state and only put a trail, through that area.
For example, in a ten -acre park only two of those acres may
actually be developed for play areas. The remaining is left
in a natural state. If you would like more information on
this contact Park and Recreation Director Eric Blank at 550-
5131.
5. The City's tree preservation policy has allowed us to save
more trees when lots are developed. Before building begins,
the City Forester inspects each site and notes which trees
must be saved" under the policy. These are all clearly
identified for the builder. Once the project is completed,
the Forester reinspects the site to insure compliance. The
funds that have been collected under this policy have been
placed in the general fund. If you have questions on the
specifics of.the tree preservation policy, call City Forester
Don Kissinger at 550-5152.
You also asked about the trees which were removed as a result
of the Public Works Garage expansion and those which may be
removed by the City Center Public Safety addition. The trees
which were removed at the Public Works Garage site were
relocated to City parks and trails. They will be replaced
with new plantings, according to the landscape plan that was
adopted for ,the project. We will adhere to the same
philosophy as the Public Safety addition proceeds.
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January 16, 1992
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6. The City typically uses chemical fertilizers. We have looked
into the use of organic fertilizers but have found them to be
cost prohibitive at this point. It was determined that the
cost for organic fertilizer would be about three times
greater than the chemical variety. Maintenance costs would
triple if organic fertilizer were used due to the increased
number of applications that would be required. In addition,
the nutrients would leach out much quicker. The City
typically uses time released capsule fertilizers that make
the nutrients last longer. When organic fertilizers are
shown to be more cost competitive or cost effective, we will
certainly consider using them. If you have questions on
this, contact Parks Superintendent Mark Peterson at 550-5151.
The City has been experimentin,� with the use of native plants
as groundcover in some parks., This also fits in with our
general philosophy of leaving a good portion of new parks in
their natural state.
7. All city buildings, with the exception of the City Center and
Fires Station II which were built in the 1970's, are
relatively new. The City Center was initially constructed
with added wall and roof insulation. We built the building
with the option of utilizing solar energy if it became cost
effective.
The newer buildings were built under the new energy code
requirements. We did conduct an energy audit of the City
Center last August. The findings will be taken into
consideration as the plans *for the proposed expansion
proceed. We will consider incorporating energy efficient
features such as lighting, thermal window panes and increased
levels of insulation in the City Center if plans proceed for
its renovation. While we have not done an energy audit of
Station II, we did recently replace all four furnaces in the
building with energy efficient models.
8. The City adopted a solid waste source reduction plan for City
operations in June. It addresses printed materials, the in-
house office -paper recycling program and other steps city
employees are taking to reduce waste. It also outlines the
source reduction activities of the Public Works Department.
These efforts include recycling tires, batteries, scrap
metal., motor oil, street sand, asphalt and concrete curb and
gutter. Any -savings realized will be used to assist us in
maintaining service levels for our growing community.
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9. While plans and specifications have not been drawn up for the
proposed City Center expansion, as distinct from the Public
Safety addition, we will be looking to build an energy
efficient addition and improve the efficiency of the current
building if warranted. If you have questions about that
project or the contract for the new Public 'Safety addition,
please contact Property Management Coordinator Jack Tabery at
550-5112.
Again, thanks for your letter and your interest in the City's
recycling, waste reduction and conservation efforts.
Sincerely,
% James G. Willis
City Manager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SOURCE REDUCTION PLAN
PART I DEFINITION AND GOALS
In its efforts to continually reduce the quantity of solid waste generated
by all City departments, the City of Plymouth herein presents its goals and
activities which are currently in place and which will be implemented to
achieve a measurable level of solid waste source reduction. Following the
lead established by Hennepin County, the City of Plymouth hereby identifies
goals which are intended to reduce the amount of solid waste from the City:
A. Eliminate unnecessary purchases.
B. Reduce the total amount of waste the City generates.
C. Reduce the total amount of waste the City disposes of.
D. Purchase products with longer, more useful lives.
E. Purchase environmentally friendly products.
F. Create new uses for materials before the materials are thrown away
or are recycled.
PART II EXISTING SOURCE REDUCTION ACTIVITIES
A. City -Wide Source Reduction Activities
o Office paper, aluminum and metal cans, and glass are currently
being recycled.
o Message and scratch pads are being made from old letterhead and
office paper.
o Voice. mail system is in place to reduce or eliminate paper
messages.
o Each desk or group of desks has its own paper recycling
container.
o Bulletin board present for City announcements.
o Purchase of recycled paper.
o City and department memos prepared as a single copy and routed
instead of a separate copy for each person.
o Coffee cups brought by employees
o Annual auction held of all unclaimed City property.
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Materials collected and recycled.
o Tires
o Scrap metal
o Automotive batteries
o Used motor oil
o Street sand is reused as fill material
o Recycled asphalt used in bituminous base course of new roads
o Concrete curb and gutter recycled and used in new roads
PART III PLANNED SOURCE REDUCTION ACTIVITIES
A. Proposed City -Wide Source Reduction Activities
o Unwanted first class, second class, return postage guaranteed and
address correction mail will be refused and returned to the
sender.
o Senders of unwanted third class mail will be notified to halt
mailing.
o Each department will determine what publications and/or materials
of which multiple copies are received ,are unneeded and, where
appropriate, cancel or refuse acceptance of the extra copies.
o Each department will notify "Direct Marketing Association" to
reduce or eliminate junk mail.
o Purchase quality, long -life products.
1. Finance Department
o Financial information will be made available to individual
department's personal computers to eliminate paper reporting.
2. Police Department
o Share equipment with other departments and cities when
possible.
o Eliminate unnecessary reports.
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o Entire readouts are not needed; eliminate parts of readouts
not needed.
o Increase the use of personal computers for reports and
readouts thus eliminating unnecessary paperwork.
3. Parks Department
o Initiate a can recycling program in all City parks.
4. Community Development
o Reduce the quantity of plans required from developers for
subdivision and development projects.
o Reduce the size of maps. The information is still readable
using a smaller format.
o A large amount of paper material is submitted to all City
Commissions, particularly the Planning Commission and the
City Council. Bins will be provided outside the Council
Chambers to be used by the Commission and Councilmembers to
dispose of recyclable paper.
o Inquire of Commission and Councilmembers what information is
not needed and eliminate so as to reduce paper generated.
PART IV Education and Promotion Plan
A. Education Methods
o The Solid Waste Coordinator will provide technical assistance
and provide written correspondence to City departments on the
initiation and processing of source -reduction activities.
B. Implementation
o The Solid Waste Coordinator will implement the education
program.
C. Promotion Timetable
o Promotions will be received by City employees on a yearly basis
or more often.
PART V IMPLEMENTATION DATE AND PLAN
A. Roles and Responsibility of Employees
o The City of Plymouth already partakes in numerous source
reduction activities. The Solid Waste Coordinator will
facilitate the Solid Waste Source Reduction Plan. Each
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individual department head will be responsible for that
department's existing and proposed source -reduction activities.
The Property Management Coordinator will be responsible for
overseeing the quantity of solid waste leaving City Hall. The
Public Works Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing
the quantity of solid waste leaving the Department of Public
Works.
o Each City employee will be responsible for incorporating the
goals identified in part I into their daily activities.
B. Implementation Time Schedule
o All proposed source -reduction activities will be implemented
immediately with the exception of the Parks Department Can
Recycling Program which will be implemented as soon as possible.
PART VI REPORTING TO THE COUNTY
o Reporting of the City of Plymouth's Source -Reduction activities
will be made on the Semi -Annual and Annual Recycling report
forms to the County.
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
January, 1991
Mayor and Plymouth City Council Members
Maria Vasiliou, Chair, Wetlands Task Force
SUBJECT: REPORT ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City Council appointed
Force, consisting of 15
subcommittee appointed by
conducted a field trip last
fynfn the rovide
The Task Force pursued its MISS0"
Ordinancetyasotocwhat wil to ould be relevant
perhaps in the form of a draft Wetland
for Plymouth and would be s
ecommendations for review and consideration f-th asrto the issue of wetlandst. The Council and
their protection and preservation in our urbanizing community.
The Task Force membership included developers, advisory commission members,
citizens, City staff members, and Councilmembers.
The Task Force considered a substantamount ept representatives from stateublished and l
information. We heard from the CityAttorney,
federal and special agencies, and then Citltandns some exam nedoeach of therwetland
special interest groups. We toured Y
types as explained by Public Works Director Fred Moore and Department of
Natural Resources Hydrologist John Stine.
The Task Force extensively deliberated isr ft findings at its last meeting on
November 27, 1990 and the finalreport
Task Force members were invited to provide responses to the report and one was
received and is attached.
The work of the Task Force is completed and the City Council now can determine
what is the appropriate direction.
It is clear that more and improved information can be provided to regulate more
the
e
established regulatory process; whether the City
shouldextensively is one of the policy questions the Council will need to determine.
this Ad Hoc Task Force last spring and the Task
members, skmet
Force metformal
twicesession
times.
the Ta and the Task Force
fall in conjunction with one of the meetings.
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a desirable asset for
public interest in the
this goal accordingly.
Wetlands Preservation
Comprehensive Plan cites Wetlands Preservation as
the residents of Plymouth. Because of increased
preservation of wetlands it is necessary to update
It is desirous to preserve and maiyntain specified wetlands since they
constitute important physical, aesthetic, recreational and economic
assets of existing and future residents of the City of Plymouth, and the
purpose of appropriate regulations such as a wetlands overlay district
would be:
To provide for the protection, preservation, proper maintenance, and
use of specified wetlands to minimize the disturbance to them and to
prevent damage from excessive sedimentation, eutrophication or
pollution, to prevent loss of fish and other aquatic organisms,
wildlife and vegetation and the habitats of the same; to provide for
the protection of the City's freshwater supplies from the dangers of
drought, overdraft, pollution or mismanagement; to secure safety from
floods; to reduce the financial burdens imposed upon the community
through rescue and relief efforts occasioned by the occupancy or use
of areas subject to periodic flooding; to prevent loss of life,
property damage and losses and the risks associated with flood
conditions; and to preserve the location, character and extent of
natural drainage courses.
2. The City of Plymouth should produce a suitable map of wetlands in the
City based upon the map and information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. By doing this, all parties (City, Private and Regulatory)
concerned with development can be made aware of the existence of
wetlands, on a given property. The map should include a disclaimer and
explanatory statement that the map reflects general information and does
not reflect size or type which is data that is available from other City
sources and from other agencies. The disclaimer and explanatory language
should be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
3. The City of Plymouth's ordinances pertaining to preliminary plat, site
plan and grading permits should be revised to require an applicant to
indicate on his plan for informational purposes:
a. Types 3-8 wetlands greater than 5,000 square feet in area.
b. The type of wetland shall be identified.
4. Appropriate standards should be adopted relative to the review process
for development wherein the Planning Commission is directed to determine
whether the applicant is promoting the preservation of identified
existing wetlands within the development boundaries.
5. The City of Plymouth's Park Dedication Policy provides a means by which
the City can offer an economic incentive for the protection of wetlands.
The City's Park and Recreation Advisory Committee should therefore be
requested to evaluate the following questions:
A. Should the City accept wetland areas towards the park dedication
requirements, if they can be combined with an overall park or trail
system?
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B. Realizing that larger size wetlands are typically protected, what
minimum size wetland would be accepted?
C. What types of wetlands would be desirable in a park system?
D. What should be the maximum credit for wetlands against park
dedication requirement?
E. If wetlands are accepted towards park dedication requirements, what
will be the affect on current park improvement plans? Funding
levels? Is this acceptable?
6. The Wetland Regulator Jurisdiction Matrix should have footnotes and
commentary added to better educate the public and City staff.
7. The City should implement a public "education" program to inform the
public of the types of wetlands and the current regulations. This could
be done via articles in the Plymouth Newsletter and the use of available
media and staff resources.
8. A program and schedule of the maintenance and upkeep of City controlled
(easements and ownership) wetlands in developed areas should be
established.
9. The City should develop a regulation that all required mitigation for
encroachment into wetland areas should be first relative to the impacted
wetland area and then as an alternative within the City of Plymouth.
Attachment
(pl/bt/gart.1-15:jw)
, JAN 17
January 5, 1992
Mr. Jim Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim,
JAN 6 -
Happy New Year! I'm very proud of the progressive role our city has taken in recycling
programs for citizens and providing a composting site for yard and garden wastes. We
also are prudent to restrict watering during the summer. My reason for writing is to inquire
about steps the city itself is taking on waste reduction and recycling, energy consciousness
and commitment to more environmentally -sensitive practices. If answers to these questions
aren't readily available from you, please direct me the the person who would know.
would be very happy to follow up with him or her.
1 Does the City of Plymouth have a policy on purchasing recycled and
recyclable paper and packaging products? Are recycled plastic products
purchased whenever possible?
2. Does the City of Plymouth have a policy on use of soy or vegetabletbased
inks whenever possible? Is ethanol -blend gasoline used by city vehicles?
Is there a policy to use agriculturally based packaging materials and request
vendors to do the same? These three areas are of great benefit to our state's
farm economies as well as the environment. ( An article on Hennepin
County's leadership in these areas is copied and enclosed)
3. Does the City of Plymouth have a rigorous policy on wetland preservation?
(See enclosed copy of an article regarding the Mahtomedi ordinance.)
4. Does the City of Plymouth have a policy on Nature Conservation Areas or
a similar type of land usage? We have some fabulous parks and places for
people. Are there any areas officially set aside to be preserved as they occur
naturally? (See enclosed copy of an article on Mounds action & definition.)
Qj)+, JAN V 'S'l
5 . What is the net result of City Resolution 89-439 on tree preservation?
How have the monies collected under this policy been used? Will the city
replace all the trees removed for the Public Works Building expansion and
those that will be removed for the City Center expansion?
6. Does the city use organic fertilizers and compost or are chemical fertilizers
typically applied? Is there a policy on using. native plants and wildflowers
as low -maintenance groundcovers whenever possible?
7. Have City buildings received energy audits recently?
8 . Are there established targets for increased recycling and energy and waste
reduction ? How will the savings realized from meeting these targets be
reinvested?
9. Are new technologies in energy efficiency and healthier building and
finishing materials being used in the City Center addition?
Thank you in advance for your interest Jim. Best wishes for a most successful 1992.
Sincerely yours,
David Shea
1461013th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
476-1077
Enclosures
CC: Mayor Kim Bergman
Councilmember John Edson
Councilmember Carole Helliwell
Councilmember Joy Tierney
Councilmember Maria Vasiliou
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Business Media
'DECEMBER 1991
Henloev'ifi County p
safe p in� resolution
Measure initiated by Clean .Green Packing
Columbia Heights, MN
The Hennepin County Board of Com-
missioners and Clean Green Packing of
Columbia Heights have adopted a resolu-
tion to support the use of agriculturally
based packaging materials for all Hennepin
County government offices. Resolution No.
91-10-897, initiated by Clean Green Pack-
ing
acking and proposed by John Derus, Chairman
of the Hennepin County Board of Commis-
sioners, passed unanimously. All County
government departments ranging from the
Hennepin County Medical Center to the
County Sheriff's department, will now ship
packages ingrain and vegetable basedpack-
ing materials, rather than oil-based polysty-
rene materials.
The passage of this resolution follows a
tradition by the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners to promote agriculturally
based products. In 1983, Hennepin County 1
became the first county in the U.S. to adopt
ethanol, a grain -based fuel, for all County
vehicles. Since then, 50 counties in Minne- 1
sotahavepassedsimilarlegislation.In 1989,
the Board of Commissioners adopted a reso-
lution promoting the use of soy ink in all
Hennepin County printing.
"Minnesota is a pioneer in innovative
development foragriculanalproducts. These
developments offer enormous potential for
our farmers, ourenvironment andthewhole
economy of our state," says John Derus.
Clean Green Packing, located at 550
39th Avenue N.E., develops agriculturally
based, biodegradable packing materials. The
company was founded in 1990 and has over
200 customers throughout the Midwest.
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geta�tion the': CIS
By Jim Adluns Associati6�*ofState
Staff Otl that most of the liwi;ipply'only
wed"
Lake has joined a handful of t o .. .. the country'
Tiny M&�m�� on White Bear to ds of at least - -
I I.buffe 'zone,filt6'rs`o'u P lip-' ts-. About. 5,000 cities in ecoun
Twin Cities communities that
have adopted strict regulations t6. have ordinances, most,yn
said:,
setback provisions.,._hi'....,'..
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CI -wetlands from I nutrients ch -..as -
development If Ordinances 'such -as Mahtomedi's
s o 1n fertilizers. are heeded because DNR
Many more cities are expected to POosPh&U' f ' Und i regulations cover only certain
follow Mahtomedi's lead next % ails
n -�an of open -
yiar after anew state law takes phosphorus,- et�:i :into streams, wetlands ith
,g water, that are 1.5 acres or larger,.
effect inJandary.'It will ban' Strauss said. Federal permits are
draining, filling or burning inneeded t6 fib n wetlands.:
most wetlands for 18 months lakes it cawsp�,01gae growth$
unless a local government has* o)� -But not everyone is happy about
'consumes ygen..,.-
rules ensuring replacement of lost -turn' developer
wetlands protection: A
which in
wetlands, said Joel Jamnik,
building homes� in St. Paul pear a::
legislative counsel for the League
Lake Philein*etland'.
-and can.1<ill fish!:X.
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of Minnesota Cities. By the end of unsuccess Y`oPPosed a. city
thitpefiod state controls will moratbritiiii-O'wetl
i)c�f 1.•- dw� - and.r,7�f_'.
have been adopted and any I r� 1 tl M- AW f I -Wessreplacement I
development
ordinances must be at least as �jrj-And-And in
f 'iplacemehf wetland.twici., the�_ wetlafids v
strict as the state standards.,• - Minnesota Department o hotigr� deve-19'pe
f lost ordamaged. MaWmM. r
Natural Resources'(DNR� a'.*.
RichaidNelsofi,-who.fiyqs,pear
"Mahipmedi is slightly ahead of. rdiiiiin
, , K 111W luw�ilands-almiiponge,, ps -,the o . ce
the curve; but (after) J4j�uary, you '.'We have bee.n.yM." . . wAn . d when WeU�,*'.'.' . goes too ikthe-
.0 "t- 0! ' RWr i -ii
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Of Our , w ,19 - - - molder
wiliseiii1argenumber-of., with the disappearance c tom Covered buildi66
communities adopting similar local wetlands,! *said' . . ;:; buffer
n' -sail A'I don't
Ija, that '.
pi�inknt, rain runoff must go,,.•
developi eits,
ii . -
ordininces," Jamnik said. He Council MembirTp P .1 -1 .-11.
said me
�6hieivhe like anyb6dy',irymg to
re. We are =in
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theleagutwas-pailing.,.. - Hinderaker, pritiRdij oftie I g storm I cdefWthything1withpurtheir
6 Iziak Walton getting into people's homes..
informatibn about the new law to' chaptir of the onP4-`
e s ibis month.. League. A fellow lei6e me 't.used to have permission
cities
Council Memb6r John -Memberr, Hinderaker - -
Council
Wetlands are increasingly being Henricksson, Worked iAth ted that the'b�dinanor was
VY,99- �,-.-,V4titio . ii ih:Jhj bliffei i6ne also.: no
fqpgT� .
.Prot by state and local Hinderaker an city 'stafff _,to,p6hfift,ei�� homesi,.
,qters out pollutants or.pitripts, changed.
such a -tie r6dilV-
governments because of their:,.. ,...:,.thanayeaFq�k, i., .
r
s ph6iphoi;us fodhd in near w6flafids fO
value in Providing wildlife
Dsphoms.gets into with6d-i pe.='t-�Athifi it ' if
year
babitat;.'r-echiigiiig'g*ro'tihd-*atdf-.'-'�H�deraktr-s6d"tht-LiW qfilizem they are, q_� '-'Will
ph4
streams or
and fil and holding storm.:-- -..about half itsses algae alwaysibe that &Wth, which 'i"" 'consumes - body t Is
v4tej m=w said. housei and'ahif de-relopment turn Te idiiiance
�Obii d
over the past 15 years, - The 3-' oxygen and can cause. fish )ills, inconvenienced
a but dod M., ha
The Mahtom'ediCity Council, led-.,, square -mile city.hasAg,
a.
ii V4 pere. hydrologist. mnibitskhe �0= of by two e6vironmentalists,,.voted,. wetlands left, rang Hinderakers-ai--
5-0 Mon'day night to apprqiire an to 17 Acres, said Assistant' 7 a
rn;nistratorl6hib �S said most ordinances, �.n "o
ordi that stati'off ciig said Ad FAVAU'le 11A-sn,T Ancluding-Malitombdi's, use a --:-.t-- Resident- Mj4l?�terjo n., I
is one of the most restrictive in.
federal definition awetiand.. supports the ordinance, said he
the metropolitan area and. the
";Tt chose.8 home sitd in Mahtomedi*,.�-l
sUte, generally prohibits based on its soil and iregetation
ges1thAt*P.W*&, fiO, characteristics. DNR.'officiali'said 21h yearsago pfirdarily because it.',.*
orchan
q,^ai.IiW they didn't know of any outstate. overlooki a'*Vetlajid sdaidunded
Mahtomedi's ordinance protects - the rain wateriiki6ff mt bybirch; and ca He
buffer zones around wetlands of buffer zone extending aifiu`As!_-�� -cities with wetland ordinances. 6ak tt4f
eer; uc
T I . . . . d J ks
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37.5 feet around wetlandKINew.,2
any size. Similar rules have been and birds "41t is imp6ifiint to
you c*7
passed in only a few other cities, buildings must be at least 75 feet n. Many East Coast states have,. .
:L If the cit wttlafid- protection laws,' 7. retain as pk=4 of it as
including Minnetonka, Mounds from the wetland
View and Chanhassen, said approves a wetland project, the'.. including setback requirements he said.
lamnik and officials at the developer must create' a for development, said Jon Kuslef,
January 15, 1992
Ms. Paula Venice
90 Kingsview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Venice:
Earlier today I had an opportunity of driving by your home to
examine the damage to your mailbox. It appears to me that the
damage likely came from snow being pushed by the snowplow, rather
than being struck by the plow itself. The wooden horizontal
support was broken at the juncture of the vertical support.
In previous telephone conversations with you, you made it clear
that regardless of how the mailbox was damaged you felt it was
the City's obligation to replace it. I shared with you the
policy of the City with respect to this type of damage,
particularly when it appears that the damage was caused by
something other than the plow itself striking the mailbox.
Following my visit to your property, I asked the Public Works
Department to reinstall your mailbox so that your mail could be
conveniently delivered. This repair is being made for you in the
spirit of cooperation so that you will not have problems with
your mail through this winter. We do not believe the repair is a
long-term solution as both the vertical support, and the former
horizontal support, probably need to be totally rebuilt due to
age and physical deterioration.
I'm sorry that our snowplowing operations created this problem
for you and hope that the solution will be satisfactory to you.
Yours truly,
/ tes G. Willis
Manager
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cc: Mayor and Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Jim Kolstad, Public Works Superintendent
Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJ:
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
January 17, 1992
Mayor/Council/Manager
Councilmember Vasiliou
Ballot language - Minnetonka
During,the city attorney interviews we heard again how the
.-language that was drafted for Plymouth's Mail -In election was
"standard" and didn't require further amplfication.
Disagreement on that statement is wide .... area pastors, over
1,100 residents, state officials, area councilmembers from all
surrounding communities, League of Plymouth Voters, attorneys who
reside in Plymouth and called with their concern.
In addition to the incomplete language we had the Wayzata -
Plymouth Area League of Women Voters publishing "factual" letters
to the editors that said that a yes vote favored switching to an
even -year election and a no vote favored odd. Fortunately, by a
better than 2-1 margin, voters disregarded the mis-information
and quickly realized that the."no" supporters were against term
extention and took no position on odd -even year elections.
I've attached a copy of the Minnetonka ballot language that was
used last November. To me it exemplifies an effort to do
everything possible to aid the voter in a decision, and shouldn"t
that be our goal? (And yes, they too, were shocked at Plymouth's
ballot language and that's one of the reasons they took extra
special care.)
Considering the "no" vote prevailed it is beyond reasonable
comprehension to say that disappointment in this and other
mattere like it sound like "sour grapes." It's as simple as
putting egos and personal agendas aside and remembering who we
work for_ the voters who have entrusted us to make sure that we
make every reasonable effort to represent the community... the
whole community.
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CITY OF MINNETONKA TEL: 612-939-8244 Ja.n'16,92 8.43 N0.002 F1.02
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RESOLUTION NO. 91- 9238
RESOLTUION ESTABLISHING THE BALLOT QUESTION
FOR A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING
TERMS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIi, MEMBERS stir "`"s�==''� r
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BE' IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City--.' Of
Minnetonka, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. bac growldz
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1.01.
1.02.
The Minnetonka City Charter t:ommission has approved �
language for a proposed Charter amendment to' be
submitted to the voters in .•thp general municipal
election to be held on November 5,•'1'991.
The amendment would change the Mayorfs term from two to
four years and would change the schedule for election:
of the Mayor and Council Members.
The Charter Commission
language for the form of
Council has considered.
has also submitted recommended.
the ba3lot question, which the
Section 2. ction.-
2.01. The proposed Charter amendment nhall be sbmitted to the,
voters • of the City of Minnetonka at the general
municipal election to be held November 5, 1991. i
2.02. The City Clerk shall take the necessary steps for
publication of the proposed amendment•and preparation
of the ballot.
2.03. The form of the question to be submitted to the voters
shall read as follows:
i
YKUYU:3hD C:HA!('1ZR AMENUMZAT:
TEPJiS OF MAYOR AND COU6CIL
I
Shall Section 2.03 of the Minnetonka City Charter bei
amended to change the term of the mayor from two years.to;
four years beginning with the 1993 election; to hold the
election of at -large council members at the same time as the*
election of the mayor; and to ht -id the election of ward
counoil members two years later?
[Presently the mayor serves a two -yet--: term, and the counoil''
members serve four-year terms. If the amendment is
approved, the mayor and the council members would all be
elected to four-y:aar terms, but the election schedule would
change. Instead of having the mayor, one at -large council
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-9238
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member, and two[ ward council members elected at each
municipal election, the mayor and the two at -large oouncil
members would be elected at one municipal election, and the
four ward council, members would be elected at the fallowing
mur)ieipal election. Municipal elections are held in each
odd -numbered year. The amendmerit would not affect the terms
of current council Members and thone being electod at this
election.]
Adopted by the City
Minneaota, on thislat day
ATTEST 2
Council,
Of Jul
of the City of
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ZlizjXeth L. Norton City Clerk
Minnetonka,
Motion for adoption:,_jise
Seconded by:, nAch e to
Voted in favor of:
DeGhetto. R nnek _'dorj. Kanue, Mise. Bergstedt
Voted against:
Abstained:
Absent:, Anderson
ResoluCion adopted,
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy
of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City Of
Minnetonka, Minnesota, at a duly authorized meeting held on
the 1st day of July 1991.
.,rte � ' ,.e.,,r,.✓ , , � I
Et,fzabeth L. Nortr n,
City Clerk
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 -
DATE: January 16, 1992
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT: LEGAL SERVICES
We have scheduled a study meeting for 9 a.m. tomorrow morning to
further discuss legal services proposals for Plymouth. You have
previously received written proposals from four law firms, and
have had an opportunity to hear their presentations. At our
Friday meeting I hope we can share our respective views with
regard to the capabilities and capacities of each of the firms,
particularly if it is the consensus of the Council that a change
in legal representation is desired.
Attached to this memo are copies of correspondence from each of
the firms, offering additional information and/or background
about their capacities and capabilities.
From my perspective, along with that of other key staff persons,
it would be preferable to continue the City's representation with
Holmes & Graven. We have developed a very good working
relationship with the various attorneys in the firm, and believe
that they have been providing us with timely and cost effective
legal services. I recognize that the contact I have with the
City Attorney, as well as that of other staff members, provide us
with a different perspective than Councilmembers may have meeting
with the City Attorney normally at Council meetings.
It would obviously be most desirable if the attorneys working for
the City enjoyed the full confidence of each member of the
Council, as well as the staff. That should be our objective.
For that reason, if there are specific concerns with respect to
the legal representation of Holmes and Graven, the identification
of those shortcomings would assist us in either providing them
instruction so those shortcomings could be overcome, or at least
provide us an opportunity to avoid them in the selection of
another law firm.
LEGAL SERVCIES
January 16, 1992
Page 2
I want the City Council to try and develop a consensus,on who you
believe can best represent our overall legal service needs. In
the final analysis, the Council must have confidence in our legal
representation. I need your collective view, and perhaps
consensus, on one firm in order that my recommendation for legal
services can reflect that point of view. I want the Council to
be able to move forward in 1992 and the years beyond with a
spirit of cooperation and team work in order that we can continue
to serve the needs of our community most effectively.
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ROBERT L. CROSBY
CHARLES ,C. BEROUIST
.LEONARD M.ADDINGTON
GEORGE 0.LUDCEE
ROBERT R.BARTH
E. JOSEPH LAFAVE
N. WALTER GRAFF
GREGORY D. SOULE
ALLEN D. BARNARD
CATHY E. GOBLIN
RICHARD A.PETERSON
PATRICK B. HENNESSY
ROBERT J. CHRISTIANSON, JR.
TIMOTHY A. SULLTvAN
FRANK J. WALz
TAMMY L. PUST
FRANK VOGL
BRIAN F. RICE
MARINUS W. VAN PuTTEN, JR.
TRAcY J. VAN STEENBURGH
DAVID B. MORSE
DAVID J. ZUBKE
JOHN A. BURTON, JR.
STEVEN R. KRUGER
JAMES C. DIRACLES
JAMES P. MICHELS
ROBERT L. MELLER, JR.
PAUL E. KAMINsKI
SCOTT D. ELLER
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
BEST & FLANAGAN
ATTORNEYS AT LAw
3500 IDS CENTER
80 SOUTH 8TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-2113
TELEPHONE (612) 339-7121
TELECOPIER (612) 339-5897
January 15, 1992
CINDY J. LARSON
JOHN P. BOYLE
Ross C. FoHMELL
CARYx SCHERB GLovER
SARAH & GODFREY
MARY E. SHEAREN
CATHERINE J. COURTNEY
REITH J. NELSEN
TRACY F. KocHENDoHPEH
JEANNICE M. REDING
SARAH GRIPPEN MADISON
ROBERT D. MAHER
DAvLD H. JOHNSON
OF COUNSEL
JOHN R. CARROLL
JAMES D. OLsox
ROBERT M.SEARE
ARCHIBALD SPENCER
CHARLES S. BELLOWS
WARD B. LEwIS
RETIRED
LEONARD W. SIMONET
RE: Best & Flanagan Proposal for Appointment as
Plymouth City Attorney
Dear Mr. Willis:
This is in response to specific issues raised on the
Best & Flanagan proposal to provide legal services to the City
of Plymouth. First, we understand concerns were expressed that
the position of city prosecutor not be treated as a "revolving
door" or as a "training ground" for new attorneys.
We agree that this is a valid concern. At the same
time we have found historically that if a lawyer does only
misdemeanor prosecutions for a prolonged period, he/she becomes
stale and less effective. Therefore, we propose the following
commitment which we believe positively addresses this important
concern:
Assuming no unexpected departure of the involved
attorneys, we agree that the Plymouth prosecution will be
handled for a period of at least three years by John Boyle as
chief prosecutor, with the assistance of associate attorneys
Keith Nelsen and Robert Maher, as appropriate. John has had
more than two years of experience as the chief Golden Valley
prosecutor, and both Nelsen and Maher have enjoyed significant
experience in handling criminal misdemeanor/gross misdemeanor
matters. Each of these three attorneys is very eager to serve
as prosecutor for Plymouth. Once they meet with the Director of
Public Safety and the officers, and establish consistent
BEST & F LANAGAN
Mr. James Willis
January 15, 1992
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guidelines and policies, we are confident that they will provide
top-quality services and meet Plymouth's highest expectations.
At the end of that three year committment, we will meet
with the involved city staff and decide if it is appropriate to
remove John Boyle as chief prosecutor, and to substitute either
Keith Nelsen or Robert Maher, or to continue the status quo.
We believe that this proposal will provide the City
with the continuity, consistency, and efficiency which it
requires. Hopefully, this will address your concerns and the
concerns of the Public Safety Department. If anyone at the City
has any additional thoughts as to how the relationship could be
additionally improved, we welcome them.
Second, you requested a list of clients for whom Best &
Flanagan are registered lobbyists. They are the following:,
Ace Novelty Co., Inc.
Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Minneapolis Police Relief Assn.
Minneapolis Fire Fighters Relief Assn.
Minnesota Chiropractic Association
Minnesota Humanities Council
Minnesota Police Pension Council
National Benefits, Inc.
TIAA/CREF
We do not believe that our representation of these
clients represents a conflict with our representation of the
City of Plymouth.
o rs very truly,
RobertL. Mel er, r.
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Via Telecopier
Mayor Kim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
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January 15,1992
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(406) 252-3800
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GREAT FALLS, MONTANA 59401
(408)727-3632
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MISSOULA, MONTANA 58802
(408) 721-6025
After our presentation on Monday to you, the City Council, and
selected City of Plymouth personnel, I understand certain questions were raised as to
how Dorsey & Whitney would handle the City's prosecution work. Specifically, I
understand the questions related to concerns that the prosecution work not be used
as a training program for inexperienced lawyers, and that lawyers not be rotated in
and out of the program, resulting in a lack of continuity.
These concerns certainly are understandable. It is not our intention to
use the City of Ply mouth's prosecution v.,ork as a training grounds for inexperienced
attorneys. We are prepared to make the following commitments to meet the City's
concerns. First, to ensure continuity we will commit that Dan O'Keefe, a trial
department partner, will oversee the City's prosecution work. Second, we will
further commit that a second attorney, with criminal law experience, will be
assigned to the City's prosecution work on a permanent basis (assuming the City is
pleased with that person's performance). That attorney will report to and be
supervised by Mr. O'Keefe, and, based on our current understanding of the volume
of prosecution work, likely will spend a majority and possible full time on City of
Plymouth prosecution matters. Finally, we will commit that jury trials will be
conducted only by experienced Dorsey & Whitney trial attorneys -- either
Mr. O'Keefe, or the attorney assigned specifically to the City of Plymouth
prosecution work as described above, or attorneys with several years of trial
experience who have completed their City of Minneapolis - City Prosecutor tour of
duty.
DOBSEY & WHITNEY
Mayor Kim Bergman
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January 15, 1992
Based on these commitments, we believe the City of Plymouth can
retain Dorsey & Whitney with confidence that the City's prosecution work will be
handled professionally, and with continuity and accountability.
Si erel ,
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William R. Soth
WRS:gle
cc: Mr. James G. Willis
Mr. Daniel P. O'Keefe
WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER
(612) 223-6666
LAW OFFICES
BRIGGS AND MORGAN
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January 14, 1992
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Fax no. 550-5060
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth Mn. 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
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Mayor Bergman called me today and asked that I drop you a note
to describe further how we would intend to provide prosecution
services to the City. He indicated that the Public Safety
Department expressed concern about making the transition to a new
prosecutor and our practice of having younger lawyers do the
prosecutions.
As stated in our proposal, we would intent to have Neal Buethe
help set up the prosecution program and have Vince Thomas do most
of the prosecutions. Neal has six years of legal experience and
several years of prosecution experience. Vince has been prosecutor
for Mahtomedi for two years and has prosecuted hundreds of cases
and had several jury trials. Over the next year or two and in
consultation with you, we would expect Vince to gradually phase out
of doing the prosecutions and take over the coordinating role. We
would intend to replace Vince with whomever has been doing the
Mahtomedi prosecutions. The Plymouth prosecutor would always have
at least two years of prosecution experience and have a total of
three or four years of legal experience. If the caseload required
more prosecutors, we have several younger lawyers who have obtained
prosecution experience under arrangements with Minneapolis and,
Saint Paul. Plymouth would never be without an experienced
prosecutor and experienced back-up. We are, of course, willing to
discuss different arrangements with you to accommodate any concerns
you have.
BRIGGS AND MORGAN
I understand that making the transition to a new City Attorney
and prosecutor will require additional work and result in some
uncertainty on your part. We are willing not to charge the City for
us getting up to speed within reasonable limits. Most importantly,
I believe any uncertainty you may have will rapidly dissipate once
you begin to work with us.
Neal, Vince, Jim, and I enjoyed our discussion with City
officials yesterday. We are all very enthusiastic about the
potential to serve as Plymouth City Attorney.
Please give me a call if you or others have additional
questions.
cc: Neal Buethe
Vince Thomas
Jim O'Meara
Sincerel Yours,
Timothy E. arx
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Attorneys at Law
ROBERT A. ALSOP
RONALD H. BATTY
STEPHEN J. BUBUL
ROBERT C. CARLSON
CHRISTINE M. CHALE
JOHN B. DEAN
_ MARY G. DOBBINS
STEFANIE N. GALEY
CORRINE A. HEINE
JAMES S. HOLMES
DAVID J. KENNEDY
JOHN R. LARSON
WELLINCTON H. LAW
CHARLES L.LEFEVERE
January 15, 1992
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 337-9300
Facsimile (612) 337-9310
WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL
The Hon. Kim M. Bergman
and City Council Members
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members:
JOHN M. LEFEVRE.JR.
ROBERT J. LINDALL
LAURA K. MOLLET
DANIEL R. NELSON
BARBARA L. PORTWOOD
JAMES M. STROMMEN
STEVEN M.TALLEN
JAMES J. THOMSON. JR.
LARRY M. WERTHEIM
BONNIE L. WILKINS
GARY P. WINTER
DAVID L. GRAVEN(1929.191
OF COUNSEL
ROBERT L. DAVIDSON
Thank you for the opportunity to meet and discuss the City's legal
services. I appreciated the open discussion, and I hope that the
information we provided to you was useful. If there is any
additional information I can provide, please let me know and I will
be happy to do so.
Sincerely,
Ymey.Thomson
JJT:jes
cc: James Willis
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ROBERT J. LINDAI.I.
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LAURA K. MOLLET
RONALD 11. BATTY
(612) 337-9310
DANIEL R. NELSON
DANIEL
BARBARA L.PORTWOOD
SKIMEN J. BUBUI,
ROBERT C. CARI..SO�
JAMES M. STRDAIMEN
CHRISTINE M. CIIALE
STEVEN M. TALLEN
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JAMES J. TIIOMSON.JR.
%IARY G. DOBBINS
LARRY M. WERTHEIM
STEFANIE N. GALEYWRITER'S
DIRECT DIAL
BONNIE L. WILKINS
CORRINE A. HEINE
GARY R WINTER
IAMF.S S. HOLMES
DAVID L.GRAVEN (1929.1991)
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IOIIN R. LARSON
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OF COUNSEL.DVIDSON
CHARLES L. LEFEVERE
,ROBERT LL. DAVIDSON
January 16, 1992 jAN 16
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The Hon. Kim M. Bergmanand City Council Members
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members:
Thank you for the opportunity to meet and discuss the City's legal
services. I appreciated the open discussion, and I hope that the
information we provided to you was useful.
My past six years as city attorney have been extremely rewarding
for me, both personally and professionally, and I welcome the
opportunity to continue to serve the City. I sincerely want to
work with the entire Council to contribute to an atmosphere of
trust and confidence in the conduct of the City's affairs. I will
do my best to implement the new perspectives and fresh ideas that
you may have for the City.
I would be happy: to discuss any concerns with you. Please feel
free to call me if there is any additional information I can
provide.
Sincerely,
tmtes J. Thomson
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cc: James Willis
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 17, 1992
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR FINALI S
The following is additional information on each of the six
finalists for the position of Director of Public Safety. This is
information is only being provided to members of the City Council
for their information and I would appreciate it if you would not
share it with others until next Wednesday.
Public Safety Director Finalists:
1. THEODORE BROWN, Deputy Chief with the City of St..Paul Police
Department. Mr. Brown has been associated with the St. Paul
Police Department since September, 1968. He currently is in
command of the Patrol Division with more than 300 officers
and has previously directed the Detective and Support
Services Divisions of the department. He is graduate of the
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, with a B.A. degree
in Criminal Justice.
2. DAVID DOBROTKA, Deputy Chief of Police, City of Minneapolis
Police Department. Mr. Dobrotka has been employed by the
Minneapolis Police Department since April, 1968. As Deputy
Chief he currently serves as Deputy Chief of Patrol and has
served as Deputy Chief of Investigations and Service Bureaus.
He has a Bachelors of Science degree from North Central Bible
College, Minneapolis, and a Masters of Arts degree from
Mankato State University in Public Administration. He is a
graduate of the FBI National Academy.
3. JOEL DOWNER, Police Captain with the Brooklyn Center Police
Department. He has served in the Brooklyn Center Police
Department since January, 1973. He currently supervises the
Investigation Division, serves as the department's Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator, Training Officer and Fire
Department liaison. As Captain, he has supervised the
Patrol, Investigation and Support Services Divisions. He has
a Bachelors of Science degree from Mankato State University,
and a Masters degree in Public Administration from Hamline
University.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR FINALISTS
January 17, 1992
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4. GLENN GABRIEL, Director of Public Safety, Mankato. Mr.
Gabriel has served as Director of Public Safety since
December, 1985. Mankato has both paid and volunteer
firefighters. Prior to serving in Mankato, he served as
Deputy Police Chief with the City of Gainesville, Florida.
He is a graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville,
and has done graduate work at the University of Florida in
Public Administration. He is a certified firefighter in
Minnesota.
5. GARY KONZAK, Police Chief, LaGrainge, Illinois. Mr. Konzak
has served in the LaGrainge Police Department since February,
1968. He has served as Chief of Police since 1987, and prior
to that held a series of command positions with the same
department. LaGrainge is a community of over 18,000 located
just west of Chicago. He has a B.A. degree from Louis
University, Lockport, Illinois, and a Masters degree from
Western Illinois University in Law Enforcement
Administration.
RP
LARRY WINGER, Police Captain, City of St. Paul Police
Department. Mr. Winger currently heads the Internal Affairs
Division of the department. He has served in the department
since 1967. He has served in his present capacity for about
two years, and previous to that served as Executive Officer
of the Detective Division for three years, along with other
command responsibilities with the department. He has a
Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin,
and Masters degree in Business Administration from the
College of St. Thomas.