HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-31-1992CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
JANUARY 31,1992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY:
FEBRUARY 3 7:00 P.M.
FEBRUARY 10 4:00 P.M.
FEBRUARY 11 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
BOARD & COMMISSION
INTERVIEWS
Council Conference Room
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Discuss 1992 City Council
Goals & Objectives
City Council Chambers
FEBRUARY 17 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL/PLANNING
COMMISSION STUDY
SESSION
City Council Chambers
FEBRUARY 22 8:00 A.M." COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Discuss Financial Task
Force Report
City Council Chambers
FEBRUARY 24 6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
PLYMOUTH FORUM
City Council Chambers
COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
2. PLYMOUTH FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL -- Saturday, February 1,
2 p.m. - dusk, Parkers Lake Park. A news release on the
scheduled and ongoing events for' the festival is
attached. (M-3)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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4. MLC LEGISLATIVE DINNER -- Wednesday, February 5. The '
Eighth annual MLC Legislative dinner will be held at the
Decathlon Athletic Club in Bloomington beginning at 6:30
p.m. Local city officials and State legislators will be
in attendance. A copy of the meeting notice is attached.
(M-4)
5. CHARTER COMMISSION -- Monday, February 10, 7 p.m. Public
information meeting to hear additional public comment on
the benefits of a city charter versus statutory
designation. A copy of the news release is attached.
(M-5)
6. TRANSIT LUNCHEON -- Tuesday, February 11.. The Regional
Transit Board will host a "Vision for Transit" luncheon
at the Midway Sheraton Hotel to receive comments from
government officials on transit service needs. Frank
Boyles and I will be attending. If any councilmember
would also like to attend, please let Laurie know by
Monday evening. A copy of the meeting announcement is
attached. (M-6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council
calendars for February and March are attached. (M-7)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR COMMISSIONERS AND
COUNCILMEMBERS -- From time to time we receive telephone
inquiries from residents about Councilmembers or
commission members who are viewing a site to become
better familiar with the issues related to. a specific
petition. In an effort to provide some 'form of
identification to Councilmembers and petitioners who may
be asked the nature of their business by Plymouth
residents, we have arranged to have identification cards
prepared. If Councilmembers or commissioners wish to
have an identification card, the following schedule has
been prepared:
February
3,
6:30 -
7 p.m. -
City Councilmembers
February
11,
6:30
- 7 p.m.
- Board of Zoning members
February 12, 6:30 - 7 p.m. --'Planning Commission
members
February 13,* 6:30 - 7 p.m. - Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission
members
January 30, 6 - 6:30 p.m. - HRA members
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The identification card camera and related equipment is
in the Public Safety area downstairs in City Hall. Just
ask for Denise Lanthier and she can make up a card for
you. The expiration date on the card will correspond
with the incumbent's term of office.
2. ECONOMIC INTEREST AND CODE OF ETHICS FORMS DUE --
Attached are copies of the forms required to be completed
by Councilmembers relating to Statement of Economic
Interest and Code of Ethics Disclosure. -- These forms
should be submitted to the City Clerk no later than
Monday, February 3. Please call Laurie if you have
questions on how to complete the forms.
3. NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(NWCCC) - CABLE SYSTEM FRANCHISE TRANSFER APPROVED -- On
Wednesday evening the NWCCC conducted a public hearing on
the proposed transfer of the cable franchise from King
Videocable Company - Minnesota, the current franchise
holder to the Providence Journal Company and their Colony
Communications Division. Following the brief public
hearing, the commissioners voted unanimously to approve
the transfer of the franchise to Colony. This
transaction will be officially completed in about one
month. Cable customers are not expected to notice any
change as a result of this transfer, particularly with
respect to rates. Representatives of Colony have
indicated that the transfer of the franchise will itself
not be a justification for any additional rate increase.
4. PROPOSED HOYT DEVELOPMENT ---In early December, Mr. Peter
Jarvis of BRW called to*ask that I meet with he and Steve
Hoyt to discuss a proposed development that Mr. Hoyt
would like to undertake in Plymouth. Mr. Ht owns
property located generally west of I-494 and orth of
Schmidt Lake Road (extended).
Chuck Dillerud, Fred Moore, and I met with hem on
December 19 to discuss their interest. They had
previously met with some of our staff and were concerned
about the timing of their development, particularly as it
related to the extension of the North Central sanitary
sewer. At our meeting we reviewed the status of the
North Central interceptor extension, includ'ng the
problem of constructing a portion of line across
wetlands. I also indicated the necessity of having
additional road construction undertaken, e.g., Schmidt
Lake Road from Northwest Boulevard westerly, or the
extension of Fernbrook Lane and Schmidt Lake Road from
Fernbrook Lane. One or both roads would be needed to
serve the site as proposed. Mr. Hoyt operates a window
fabrication facility and would like very much to expand
his business with the new building being located in
Plymouth. He currently owns the land. At the conclusion
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January 31, 1992
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of the meeting it was our understanding that Mr. Jarvis
would be working with Mr. Hoyt to develop their timetable
for development of their site, including their new
proposed facility, and how it might relate to the City's
timetable for the extension of utilities. We have not
heard from Mr. Hoyt or Mr. Jarvis since that meeting.
Mayor Bergman and Councilmember Vasiliou met earlier this
week with Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Hoyt on the same topic. I
have provided essentially the above information to Mayor
Bergman. Since other members of the Council may be
hearing from either Mr. Jarvis or Mr. Hoyt, I thought you
might wish to have this background.
5. ORONO COMPREHENSIVE SEWER POLICY PLAN AMENDMENT -- We
have received a copy of the City of Orono's revised
Comprehensive Sewer Plan. This plan was approved by the
City Council earlier this month and has now been
forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for their review.
The plan does not appear to have any impacts on Plymouth
or rely upon Plymouth for sanitary sewer service. A copy
of the plan is on file with the Engineering Department if
you desire to review it.
6. HIGHWAY 55 MAINTENANCE -- Fred Moore has received plans
from MnDOT on a Highway 55 maintenance project scheduled
for this spring and summer. The project, planned from 1-
494 to Rockford, will involve milling the existing
surface and placing an asphalt overlay. The road will
remain open to traffic although motorists can expect
delays during the maintenance work. Fred expects to
receive a construction schedule from MnDOT after the
contract has been awarded. The schedule will be
provided to the Council.
7. AMBER WOODS ADDITION -- On January 23, the City
Engineering staff and City Consultant met with residents
of the Amber Woods neighborhood concerning the recent
street and ground water problems and the 1992 Street
Reconstruction Program. Attached is a memo from Fred
Moore on the meeting. (I-7)
8. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, January 31, a
development sign will be placed at:
The southwest corner of Plymouth Boulevard and 36th
Avenue North. Super Valu Stores, Inc. is requesting
approval of a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat to
replat the Cub Food site into three separate lots and
variance from the side yard setback, parking lot
setback, and drive setback requirements. (92002)
This request will be heard by the Planning Commission at
their Wednesday, February 12 meeting.
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9. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Forum, January 27, 1992. (I -9a)
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, January 16,
1992. (I -9b)
10. CITY ATTORNEY MONTHLY BILLING -- The December client
summary is attached. (I-10)
11. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Documentation on calls received
on the City's customer service line is attached. (I-11)
12. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES:
a. NEW EMPLOYEES -- JONATHAN HUNT has been hired to fill
the Police Officer vacancy created by the retirement
of Robert Levens. Jonathan is a graduate of Mankato
State University. He was a resident of' the City of
Owatonna and has worked for that City's Park and
Recreation Department.
JOSEPH GEBHARDT has also been hired as a Police
Office. His position was created due to the creation -
of a school liaison position in cooperation with the
Robbinsdale School' District. Joseph graduated from
St. Cloud State University. He most recently worked
as a Water Patrol Officer for the Stearns County
Sheriff's office.
b. CORRESPONDENCE: I have received the following
correspondence on Plymouth employees:
1) Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ted Dickmann to Plymouth
Fire Department. (I-12-1)
2) Letter from Dorothy Hallin, City of Orono, to
Laurie Rauenhorst. (I-12-2)
13. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Senator Pat McGowan in response to City
Manager's letter regarding the Governor's veto of
provisions of the tax bill. (I -13a)
b. Letter of appreciation from Armstrong Parent
Association, to Councilmember Edson, for consideration
of a Police Liaison Officer for Armstrong High School.
(I -13b)
c. Letter from Greg Ptacin, Minnesota Sun Publications,
on the redesignation of the Plymouth Sun -Sailor as the
City's official newspaper. (I -13c)
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January 31, 1992
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d. Letter from Senator Pat McGowan to Laurie Rauenhorst
regarding the presidential primary. (I -13d)
e. Letter from Joyce Arney, Northwest Community
Television, on a special one hour program scheduled
for Wednesday, February 5, dealing with the criminal
justice system. (I -13e)
f. Letter to Joe McCrossan, C.S. McCrossan, from Fred
Moore, thanking the firm and employees of McCrossan
for the excellent performance on the construction
contract for the 1991 Street Reconstruction Program.
(I -13f)
g.- Memo from Dale Hahn regarding a State Auditor article
regarding mismanagement of municipal funds. (I -13g)
h. Letter from Linda Milow, Hennepin County Fair, to the
City Council asking for financial support for the 1992
Hennepin County "Olde Tyme" Fair scheduled for July -
23 -26. (I -13h)
i. Letter from Roger and Linda Vrieze, 17135 Old Rockford
Road, to Mayor Bergman, commenting on property
development along Rockford Road. My response on
behalf of Mayor Bergman is attached. (I -13i)
j. Memo from Daryl Sulander, Assistant Finance Director,
on letters sent to six owners of duplexes advising
them of Council action with regard to metering of
water service in duplexes. (I -13j)
k. Letter from Mrs. Rosalie R. Miller, 2915 Pilgrim Lane,
to Mayor Bergman, regarding the concern of the
Plymouth Speedskating Club with respect to the
maintenance of the oval track at Parkers Lake. A copy
of a memo from Eric Blank .to myself on this topic is
attached for your information as well. (I -13k)
1. Letter from Howard and Dottie Bork, 3730 Orchard Lane,
Robbinsdale, thanking the Council for the opportunity
of appearing at the Plymouth Forum last Monday night.
They have indicated their willingness to work with us
to amend the City's ordinance, as well as providing us
an opportunity to host a bow hunter education class
for interested citizens. I will have the Park and
Recreation Department follow up on that offer. (I-131)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
January 17, 1992 ;, Mary Bisek, 550-5132
Plan to attend the fourth annual Plymouth Fire and Ice
Festival on Sat., Feb. 1, 2 - dusk, at Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd.
6 and Niagara Ln.
Your family can enjoy a day of free family fun that will
include hayrides, live music, dog sled demonstrations, winter
miniature golf, skating races, ice sculpting demonstrations,
hockey goal shooting contest, kite flying demonstration, ice
fishing contest, celebrity guests, novice skating races, a bon
fire and more. Fireworks will cap off the festivities at dusk.
Festival goers can keep warm in the Parkers Lake Pavilion
while they enjoy hot chocolate and other refreshments.
"A new feature at this year's festival is that all children
age 12 and under who enter the ice fishing contest will receive a
prize, compliments of the Plymouth Rotary," said Recreation
Superintendent Mary Bisek. Bisek estimates that over 5,000 people
turned out for the event last year.
The Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a
food drive for area foodshelves during the Fire and Ice Festival.
It will collect nonperishable food items such as canned foods,
pastas, cereals, juices and other household essentials such as
paper towels, toilet paper and toothpaste. Collected items will
be donated to area foodshelves.
The Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival is sponsored by the City
of Plymouth, the Plymouth Civic League, 20 area businesses and
area civic groups. More than 100 volunteers will work at the
event.
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CMUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION
January 16, 1992
Mr. Jim Willis, City Manager
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
1500 Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
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On behalf of the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC), we cordially invite you to join us,
along with the legislators that represent your suburb, for the Eighth Annual MLC
Legislative Dinner being held Wednesday, February 5, 1992, at the Decathlon Athletic
Club in Bloomington. The social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m.
The evening will be concluded with a short program addressing legislative issues of interest
to the MLC.
We look forward to seeing you at our annual legislative dinner. Please R.S.V.P. to Liz Fine
at 893-6727 or 228-1929 by Friday, January 31, 1992.
Sincerely,
1)111 j
Neil Peterson
Mayor, City of Bloomington
Chair, Municipal Legislative Commission
Robert G. Renner, Jr.
Messerli & Kramer
Lobbyist, Municipal Legislative Commission
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Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, CIM JAN 31 '92
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
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LTIVE
C�OMI MISSION
January 16, 1992
Representative Peggy Leppik
225 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Representative Leppik:
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1500 Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
On behalf of the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC), we cordially invite you to join us,
along with the mayors, councilmembers, and city managers from all 13 MLC suburbs, for the
Eighth Annual MLC Legislative Dinner being held Wednesday, February 5, 1992, at
the Decathlon Athletic Club in Bloomington. The social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed
by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The evening will be concluded with a short program addressing
legislative issues of interest to the MLC.
We look forward to seeing you at our annual legislative dinner. Please R.S.V.P. to Liz Fine
at 893-6727 or 228-1929 by Friday, January 31, 1992.
Sincerely,
kJ
Neil Peterson
Mayor, City of Bloomington
Chair, Municipal Legislative Commission
Reert Renner, Jr.
Messerli & Kramer
Lobbyist, Municipal Legislative Commission
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Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, CIM JAN 3 P
Maplewood,, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION
January 21, 1992 Frank Boyles, 550-5013
CHARTER COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
The Plymouth Charter Commission will hold a meeting on
Mon., Feb. 10, 7 p.m., at the Plymouth City Center to hear
additional public comment on the benefits of a city charter
versus the present statutory designation. This is an important
meeting for the public to attend to share its views.
The meeting is a follow-up to a public discussion which
took place at the January Charter Commission forum. "Now all
interested Plymouth residents are being asked to share their
thoughts on this subject with the Charter Commission before it
decides whether or not to proceed with drafting a charter," said
Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles.
The Charter, Commission is tentatively scheduled to decide
in March whether it advisable to proceed with the drafting of a
city charter. If the Commission drafts a city charter, the
voters must vote -on whether or not to adopt the charter.
Home rule charter cities can exercise any powers that their
locally adopted charters give them as long as those powers do not
conflict with state law. A city charter would define the
specific framework, operating procedures and regulations
associated with Plymouth municipal government.
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Plymouth currently operates as a statutory city. Statutory
cities derive their powers from state statutes and only have
those powers specifically granted byustate law.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to share
your thoughts, you may do so by: 1) Writing a letter to the
Plymouth Charter Commission, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. 55447; or 2)
Leave a voice message on the city's 24 hour customer service
line, 550-5062.
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REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/292-8789
DATE: January 21, 1992
TO: Members of the Local Officials Advisory Committee
JAN! 29
FROM: Mike Kuehn, Community Relations Coordinator/%r' t ,
SUBJECT: Vision for Transit Luncheon
As you have already have been made aware via another recent mailing, the RTB is holding a
luncheon meeting on February 11 to discuss details of its Vision for Transit concept. This
meeting is really designed to hear from government officials about the particular needs of your
city. As the RTB begins to develop Its new Five -Year Transit Plan, more specific proposals will
begin to lay put the RT6's efforts to attain the Vision for Transit concept. This luncheon will
begin to establish dialogue and answer questions about where the RTB emphasis should be placed
on meeting the transit needs of the region.
The participation of each local unit of government will be helpful for the RTB to acquire the
thoughts of transit enhancements for each city. As a member of the Local Officials Advisory
Committee, I encourage you and other officials of your community to find the time to attend this
luncheon. This will be the best possible time to here your ideas on what types of changes on
your current transit services would be of benefit to your community. For your convenience, I
have enclosed another notice of this luncheon meeting. The time and location for this luncheon
can be found on this notice..
If you have any questions about this meeting, please don't hesitate to call me at 292-8789. 1
hope that you can find time in your busy schedule to attend this event. Your participation will
help set the future direction of how public transit will be delivered in our region in the years to
come. Hope to see you on February 11th. Please return your registration form from
the bottom of the luncheon invitation by February 6th.
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Find out about the
REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD'S
VISION FOR TRANSIT
The Regional Transit Board wants to know:
• Is transit meeting the needs of residents in your community?
• Do you think it's possible to meet central city and suburban transit needs with limited resources?
• What do you think the transit system should look like in the future?
These and other issues will be discussed at the Regional Transit Board's Forum on
the Vision for Transit.
The RTB recently unveiled its Vision for Transit. People have embraced the concept. It's time to
talk about what you can expect from the vision. Join RTB Chair Michael J. Ehrlichmann for lunch and a
discussion. We will talk about how the Vision for Transit relates to the new federal surface transporta-
tion act and the Metropolitan Council's facilities plan. Michael will give an overview of the concept and
then open the floor for questions and comments. Please come prepared to talk and ask questions about
how the Vision for Transit impacts you, your transit program, your community or your constituents.
Tuesday, February 11, 1992
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Midway Sheraton Hotel, Midway A Room
I-94 at Hamlin (6424234)
Lunch: $10.00
REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6,1992.
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Registration. Fill out and return with your check
made out the the Regional Transit Board.
Name:
Employer.
Address:
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Send registration to:
Regional Transit Board
Forum Coordinator
230 E. Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
City/State/Zip: Call the RTB at 292-8789 for
more information.
Phone:
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STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST
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under Minn. Stat. §10A.09;
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since the previous statement with name & address of source of honorarium.
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2.
City of Plymouth
Code of Ethics Disclosure Form
All Councilmembers, Board and Commission members for the City of Plymouth
are required to complete and file this disclosure form with the City Clerk
in accordance with the provisions of the Policy Establishing a Code of
Ethics for Plymouth City Council, Board and Commission Members.
Affiliations With Agencies Doing Business with the City of Plymouth
Identify all positions as officer, director, partner, proprietor or
employee of any firm or proprietary interest of 10% or more in any company,
business, enterprise, corporation, pratnership, labor union or association
doing business with the City of Plymouth.
Name of Organization
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Real Property Owned in the City of Plymouth
Compensation Involved
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Real property items owned or being purchased by the Councilmember, board or
commissioner, spouse, or child, or in which the member has a beneficial
interest. The actual value of any item is not required. (Exclude homestead
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Assets
Identify all ownership or beneficial interests in any company, business,
enterprise, corporation, partnership, labor union or association doing
business with the City of Plymouth where such interest exceed 10 percent of
the total ownership.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 24, 1992
TO: James G. Willis,, "C ty Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, -Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: AMBER WOODS ADDITION
STORM WATER/GROUND WATER/STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
CITY PROJECT NO. 201
�ANJ 2b.
Thursday evening, -ebrcrar 23, the City Engineering staff and our
consultant on the Street Reconstruction Program, Short, Elliott,
Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), met with residents of the Amber Woods area
concerning the recent street and ground water problems and also the
Street Reconstruction Program which is proposed for this summer. In
attendance for the City was Dan Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician,
Sue Mason and Todd Blank from SEH, and myself. The meeting had been
arranged by Russ Waters, the President of the Amber Woods Homeowner's
Association, and I would estimate that there were 30 to 40 people in
attendance.
I believe we answered the questions of the residents concerning the
Street Reconstruction Program and assured them that the plans include
adequate provisions for the ground water problems associated with the
streets. There are several areas where drain tile will be installed
along the streets as part of the reconstruction. Also, on those
portions of streets which will either have drain tile or there is an
existing storm sewer system and a property owner has a sump pump
discharging immediately adjacent to the street, we will be providing a
connection for that sump pump discharge.
Several property owners stated their concern regarding the ground water
problem which they have around their homes which causes their sump pumps
to run a substantial amount of time. There are also problems with rear
yard drainage in several areas. I explained that our Reconstruction
Program would not provide solutions to these problems. The proposed
program is only to provide a street designed to provide service for
approximately 20 years with only routine maintenance.
Several of the property owners were aware of the study which the City
did in 1987 which could provide alternative solutions to the sump pump
problem and rear yard drainage. The costs for various alternates for a
complete storm sewer/drain the system along all streets ranged from
$3,000 to $3,100 per lot. The alternate approved by the City Council
provided for a temporary connection to the sanitary sewer in the winter
time for a sump pump and its discharge to the ground during the summer.
The cost of this alternate was approximately $200 per lot for those
which had sump pumps.
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SUBJECT: AMBER WOODS ADDITION
January 24, 1992
Page Two
I am providing a copy of the 1987 study to Russ Waters since there are
many new property owners in the area and some of the other property
owners did not recall the study.
We stressed to the property owners that after the City Council awards a
contract for the reconstruction of the streets and we have a schedule
when the contractor will begin work, we will be sending a news letter to
the property owners to keep them informed of the schedule. This notice
will also include telephone numbers of City or consultant
representatives to contact during the construction ,of these streets.
Several property owners also made our consultant aware of particular
problems regarding the existing storm sewers or their sump pump
discharge which they feel need to be addressed as part of the project.
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Mr. Russ Waters, President
Amber Woods Association
18600 34th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: AMBER WOODS ADDITION
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT NO. 201
Dear Russ:
Thank you for arranging the meeting with the property owners in the
Amber Woods area on Thursday evening. I believe the meeting was very
beneficial to City staff, our consulting engineer, and the property
owners. I believe the property owners now have a better understanding
of the work which will take place when the streets are reconstructed and
how we are addressing the drainage problems which exist on the existing
streets.
As requested at the meeting, I am enclosing a copy of the study which
was done in 1987 concerning overall drainage problems within the area.
Also enclosed is a memo from Dan Campbell giving a brief description of
the six alternates in the study.
As you review the report, you will see that Alternates 3 and 4, provided
a complete drainage system which would allow each property access to
connect a sump pump discharge or extend a tile line to the rear yard.
The cost for these alternates range from approximately $3,000 to $3,100
per lot.
The alternate, which was approved and completed within this area,
provided for a sump pump discharge to the sanitary sewer system in the
winter time by obtaining a permit from the City and its discharge to the
ground during the summer. This cost was only approximately $200 per
home which had a sump. pump currently discharging to the sanitary sewer
system.
After you or other members of the homeowner's association review the
report and if there are any additional questions, please contact me.
CIM JAN 31 '92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. Russ Waters
January 24, 1992
Page Two
When the Street Reconstruction Program gets underway this spring, and if
you or other members of the board are made aware of concerns of
individual property owners that they feel are not being addressed as
part of the street repair; please do not hesitate to contact myself or
members of the Engineering staff.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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enclosure
c James G. Willis, City Manager
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 24, 1992
TO: Fred Moore, Directof of Public Works
FROM: Daniel K. Campbel , Senior Engineering Technician
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF 1987 DONOHUE ENGINEERING
SUMP PUMP DISCONNECTION ANALYSIS
ALTERNATES 1 AND 2
Consisted of removing sump pump discharge from the floor drain of the house to
either the back yard or conveying it to the street.
ALTERNATE 3
Provided for a 12 inch diameter PVC drain system on one side of the street for
collection of sump pump discharge in areas where no storm sewer exists. Where
storm sewer exists, connection would be made directly to the existing system.
Amber Woods and Hughes Additions - $639,500 or $3,089 per lot.
ALTERNATE 4
Provide a small diameter conduit system on both sides of the street behind the
curb. Utilize existing storm sewer. Amber Woods - $381,900 or $2,828 per
lot. Hughes Addition - $219,200 or $3,044 per lot.
ALTERNATE 5
Provide a system to alternate flow from yards in the summer back into the
sanitary sewer system in the winter months. $200 to $400 per unit.
ALTERNATE 6
Expand existing storm sewer system to accept both storm water run off and sump
pump discharge. Cost not determined.
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PLYMOUTH FORUM
JANUARY 27, 1992
1. The City Council received written background information from
Attorney Steve Beseres regarding the use of a bow and arrow
on a tether to shoot rough fish, such as carp. He indicates
that the DNR interprets bow and tethered arrow use to take
fish as fishing - not hunting, as the City has interpreted.
Howard and Doreen Bork, 3730 Orchard Avenue North,
Robbinsdale, stated that bow and tethered arrow use is a
sport that many people enjoy. They stated the City Code
should be interpreted to allow the activity.
Manager Willis stated that the City Council should
philosophically determine whether they wish to allow the
activity in the City. The City Code can be interpreted
and/or revised accordingly. He stated the Public Safety
Department has previously received complaints from property
owners along Medicine Lake that individuals participating in
this activity trespass on their property and leave behind
dead fish.
Councilmember Helliwell stated she does not object to the
practice as long as there is no trespassing and no dead fish
are left.
Mayor Bergman suggested that the City Code be amended to be
consistent with the DNR rules with respect the taking of
rough fish.
Manager Willis stated the City Code may also currently be
interpreted to prohibit the discharge of a bow and arrow
within 300 yards of a residence.
Mr. Bork stated the requirement should not apply in this
case. He stated he would send the City Manager copies of
similar ordinances used in other cities that relate to
tethered bow and arrow fishing.
When staff receives the ordinance copies, a recommendation
will be made to the City Council.
2. Kevin Begin, 3400 Fernbrook Lane; Grant Heino, 4315 Harbor
Lane; and Pam Pelletier, 13391 Havelock Trail, addressed the
Council regarding possible development of a seniors assisted
living project. Mr. Begin stated the proposed housing could
be considered somewhere between living independently and in a
nursing home. He explained the proposed site was about 9.3
acres, located between 42nd and 44th Avenue North, east of
Fernbrook Lane.
Mr. Begin asked if the Council was opposed to reguiding the
property from the current LA -2 to LA -3. He stated that
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January 27, 1992
Page 2
through discussions with staff, he understands that a
reguiding to LA -3 would leave the property open to any use of
that density. Mr. Begin suggested that the development
proposal and reguiding requests be considered by the City
Council at the same time so the reguiding would not be
amended unless the development was approved. He stated the
City would collect an additional $30,000 in special
assessments if the property was reguided to LA -3.
Grant Heino stated the project is strictly in the feasibility
phase. A similar assisted living concept has been used in
other communities. He described the potential services to be
offered, and showed a floor plan from a similar development -
Meadow Woods. The average rental rate at that facility is
$990 per month. The largest unit of 425 sq. ft. has a rental
of $1,500 per month. He stated -that Kingsview Heights
residents have been approached regarding this proposal, and
at this point, support the project.
Community Development Director Dillerud stated the entire
area was guided LA -3 at one time, and was reguided to LA -2 as
part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. He does not believe
there would be quantitative significance in a reguiding to
LA -3 relating to utility and street construction; however, he
cautioned the Council that incremental reguiding could be
setting precedent for additional LA -3 requests from
surrounding property owners.
Manager Willis stated the Council could consider this type of
housing in a non -site specific discussion, but he suggested
that any site related questions be delayed until an
application is submitted and the review process including
public hearings, and Planning Commission and staff
recommendations are completed.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that constituents indicate
there is a need for this type of housing. She would support
the use, but can make no commitment on whether it is proposed
for the right location or meets the site requirements without
going through the process.
Mayor Bergman suggested that Mr. Begin individually contact
Councilmembers if he desires additional input -
3. Rosalie Miller, 2915 Pilgrim Lane North, a coach for the
Plymouth Speed Skating Club, stated there are problems with
maintenance of the Parkers Lake skating rink.
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January 27, 1992
Page 3
Steve Miller, 2915 Pilgrim Lane North, showed the speed
skating race schedule which was published in the Plymouth
News. He noted that 3 to 4 events have been moved from
Parkers Lake because the City could not commit.that the ice
would be maintained. He stated the Club thought the City
made a commitment to maintain the ice.
Councilmember Helliwell stated it is difficult for the
organization to schedule events without knowing if the ice
will be prepared. She'suggested that the City commit to
maintaining the ice for the scheduled event on February 8.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she had no problem with a City
commitment to maintain the ice on February 8, but discussions
need to be held between the Club and the City. The Club has
the perception that the City Council made commitments that
they did not make. She noted that at the time the Parkers
Lake rink lighting was approved, the Council and staff stated
that the rink would not be used by a specific group or
maintained for a particular use. There have been occasions
when staff said it wasn't safe to get the vehicles out on the
lake to maintain the ice:
Manager Willis stated the Council discussed this issue in a
recent study session where the priorities for street and
trail maintenance was confirmed. The rink maintenance
follows the trail maintenance.
Narvel Brooks, 9929 37th Avenue North, stated the most recent
skating event planned for Parkers Lake was moved to Lake
Placid, New York. He stated that Plymouth businesses would
have benefited from the event.
Staff will contact the Miller's to further discuss the issue.
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
January 16, 1992
Page 1
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Gutzke, Johnson, Waage, Wahl and Watson;
staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson, Councilman Edson
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the council conference room.
Director Blank recommended that a Chair and a Vice Chair needed to be
appointed by the members of PRAC. Commissioner Waage nominated Don
Anderson to be Chair. No other nominations were made. Commissioners
voted unanimously to appoint Anderson as the new Chair of PRAC. Tom
Johnson and Mark Wahl nominated Marlene Waage to be Vice Chair. No other
nominations were made. Commissioners then voted unanimously to appoint
Waage as Vice Chair.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the December
meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary announced that the employee of the month for December is
Bonnie Dow, one of our fitness instructors. Bonnie teaches three
different types of fitness classes, body conditioning workout, which
focuses on toning and strengthening the body without aerobics,' yoga,
and a back -in -shape class, especially for people experiencing back
problems. The employee of the month for January is Joanne Shore, who
teaches art workshops for adults and children. Joanne started as a
participant in one of our classes and later became an instructor.
Mary stated that 202 students from Plymouth Middle School have
enrolled in the Plymouth Middle School Ski Club which is sponsored
cooperatively by the school and our department. Members of the club
can go on ski trips Friday.; after school to various locations such as
Afton Alps, Trollhaugen, and Welch Village.
Mary mentioned the Fire and Ice Festival coming up on February 1, and
that she needed volunteers from the Commission in two-hour shifts to
supervise the bonfire. A sign-up sheet was distributed.
Another special event coming up is the International Folk Arts
Celebration, which will feature ethnic folk artists displaying and
selling their crafts, ethnic food and entertainment. The event will
be held in March at the Wayzata East Junior High School. Staff member
Karol Greupner applied for and received a $1,200 grant from the State
Arts Board to help fund this project.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
There was no past Council action to report.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
. There was no unfinished business.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review 1992 Park Facility Rental Policy and Parkers- Rental Policy.
Mary stated that the Parkers Pavilion fee schedule is proposed to be
raised by three percent, with the school district group rate going
from $7.25 per hour to $7.50, non-profit Plymouth group rate going
from $16.50 to $17 per hour, and all other groups going from $27 to
$28 per hour. The hourly rate includes a building attendant who is
always present during a rental. Building attendant duties include
opening and closing the building, setting up tables and chairs if
needed, and general clean-up following an event. Commissioners asked
who typically rents the pavilion and for what purposes. Mary reponded
that the school district uses it for meetings, workshops and small
banquets, and other groups use it for the same purpose as well as baby
showers, birthday parties, graduation parties,. wedding receptions,
wedding rehearsal dinners, and even weddings themselves. Kitchen
facilities are not available, so groups wanting food must either have
it catered or do potluck. Occasionally groups will decline to rent
when they learn there is a "no alcohol" policy. All group rentals are
scheduled around the park and recreation department's use of the•
pavilion. Many classes are held there throughout the year, and in the
winter, it is used as a warming house for about six to eight weeks.
A MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER WATSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WAAGE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE 1992 PARKERS LAKE PAVILION RENTAL
POLICY AND FEE SCHEDULE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
Commissioner Watson asked if the new open air picnic shelter on the
north side of County Road 6 would be available for groups to rent.
Staff responded that the City Council had discussed that possibility,
but that for now, it should be available on a first-come, first-served
basis.* Several commissioners stated they felt it was the ideal
facility for company picnics and family reunions, and that groups like
that would typically want to be able to make a reservation. Without
that option available, the commissioners believed the new shelter
would not be used L:, its fullest -potential.
With the 1992 Park Facility Rental Policy and Fee Schedule, Mary
pointed out that fees had not been raised, and that the $5 non-
resident fee charged to youth athletic associations was being dropped.
The other changes in the policy included requiring a 14 -day advance
request instead of a 7 -day advance, and the loss of a group's damage
deposit if they cancel an event with less than a 30 day notice.
(Deposits are required only on rentals of $200 or more.)
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WAHL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
GUTZKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE 1992 PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICY
AND FEE SCHEDULE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
b. Review 1991 Annual Report Draft. Director Blank explained that by
City code, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission must do an
annual report of its activities for presentation to the City Council.
He explained that several years ago, the annual reports were much
lengthier, and that it was decided the same information could be
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conveyed in a more concise manner with the use of graphs and charts
and less written text. Director Blank then reviewed the annual
report, section by section, and asked the commissioners to note the
section on Goals and Objectives. He noted that this section had also
at one time been much longer, with 20 or more goals, but had since
been reduced to these twelve. He invited the commissioners to review
this draft of the annual report and to feel free to make suggestions
for additional goals, to change any goals if they felt it was
necessary, or to change any other part of the annual report, since
this was a draft copy.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Waage asked if there would be a,joint meeting with the new
Council. Director Blank said he believed the Council had indicated an
interest in having such a meeting.
Commissioner Johnson asked Director Blank if there was any long term
vision of park and recreation's role in Plymouth. Director Blank
responded that there is a goals and objectives section dealing with park
and recreation in the City's Comprehensive Plan. This portion of the
Comprehensive Plan will be copied and made available at the next PRAC
meeting.
Commissioner Johnson also stated that several members of the Plymouth
Speed Skating Club would be attending the council meeting on January 27 to
request that the maintenance of Parkers Lake speed skating rink be moved
to a higher position on the priority list. At the present time, winter
maintenance of trails is number one, hockey rinks follow in the number two
position and the speed skating oval is number three, with neighborhood
pleasure rinks being the fourth priority.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank announced that the American Disabilities Act could have an
impact on public playgrounds constructed or remodeled in the future. This
act may require that all new playgrounds be accessible by the handicapped.
At the present time, only the new 10th Avenue Park will have a structure
designed with handicapped accessible features.
Director Blank encouraged commissioners to think about items of discussion
for future meetings, and after a comment was made that 7 p.m. is too early
for PRAC meetings to begin, he said that the meeting time could be changed
back to 7:30 if that would be better for everyone.
The Wayzata School District recently informed the City that we would be
charged $750 per pool this summer when we offer our swimming lesson
program. Director Blank stated that the district is experiencing some
financial difficulties, and that we might face similar charges in the
future for the use of school district facilities to run our programs.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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January'29, 1992
PROBLEM: Robert Mueller called to relay his comments on the
Charter Commission's work. His message was:
"I believe it is imperative that the City of
Plymouth change its kind of government from the
statutory to a charter form of government, if for
no other reason than I believe that it is totally
unreasonable that the City of Plymouth be
administered by five aldermen who are elected at
large. I believe that we need a ward system.
That's the way our United States government is
organized --by state. Our state is organized that
way -by legislative districts, etc. I see no reason
in the world why our City of Plymouth should not be
similarly organized. I believe that would give us
a great deal more of representative government. I
strongly endorse that change. I appreciate your
hearing me out. I will be interested in following
the developments as this goes along."
SOLUTION: Memo sent to Councilmember Tierney
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 29, 1992
TO: Joy Tierney, Councilmember
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CALL ON 24-HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
Robert Mueller, 4612 Rosewood Lane, 559-9647, called the 24 -Hour
Customer Service Line on Wednesday, January 29 to relay his
comments on the Charter Commission's work. His message was:
"I believe it is imperative that the City of Plymouth change
its kind of government from the statutory to a charter form
of government, if for no other reason than I believe that it
is totally unreasonable that the City of Plymouth be
administered by five aldermen who are elected at large. I
believe that we need a ward system. That's the way our
United States government is organized -- by state. Our state
is organized that way -- by legislative districts, etc. I
see no reason in the world why our City of Plymouth should
not be similarly organized. I believe that would give us a
great deal more .of representative government. I strongly
endorse that change. I appreciate your hearing me out. I
will be interested in following the developments as this goes
along."
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
November 22, 1991
Plymouth Fire Department
13205 County Road 6
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Fire Chief Lyle Robinson:
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We are writing this as we would like you to thank the fire
rescue personnel that responded to our accident on October
31, 1991. We feel they helped put our minds at ease in what
was a very traumatic experience for us.
We hold the action of these people in the highest regard
and never will forget that they were there in our time of
need. Again, as we don't know who all the individuals were
would you thank each one of them for us.
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Sincerely, eel, --f' 4140,
Mr_ & Mrs. Ted Dickmann
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January 24, 1992
Laurie Rauenhorst
Plymouth City Clerk
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Laurie,
CITYof ORONO
Municipal Ot6ces
Past Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323-0066
Thank you for taking the time to give us a tour of the
Plymouth facilities on January 23rd. Your thorough explanation
of how Plymouth handles the walk in traffic and building permits
was very helpful.
Although you work in cramped conditions each departmnet was
clean and well organized. Your intensive use of microfische has
worked well.
I will let you know how the interior layout of our facility
is finalized.
Good luck on a future expanded facility.
Sin6orely,
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TELEPHONE - 473-7357 • FAX - 473-0510
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PATRICK D. McGOWAN
Assistant Minority Leader
Senator 48th District
129 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
(612) 296-2159
Home:
12231 -69th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(612) 425-8758
January 21, 1992
James G. Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
Thank you for your letter regarding the
certain provisions in the tax bill. I
the time to contact me with`your views.
Senate
State of Minnesota
Governor's veto of
appreciate you taking
Due to the worsening budget crisis, the 1991 Legislature was
forced to freeze local government aid for fiscal years 1992 and
1993. Money was appropriated for fiscal years 1994 and 1995,
but the Governor chose to veto these appropriations.
As the law now technically stands, local government aid is
three times what it should be. Although the Governor line -item
vetoed this section of the bill, he never intended this to be
the end of the issue. He vetoed this bill with the.expectation
that the distribution formula for aid to local governments will
be re -vamped before 1994. Hopefully, when this new
distribution formula is created, aid to local governments will
come down to a reasonable level and the excess money will then
be shifted to homestead credit which in turn will ease property
taxes in our area.
Thank you again for writing to express your opinion on the
local aid veto. Please feel free to contact me with any
further concerns you may have.
Sincerely/trick
Senator P D. McGowan o'
Assistant Minority Leader V •% x2L
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Armstrong Parent Association
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
10635 36th Avenue North
Plymouth, -MN 55441
January 24, 1992
Councilman John Edson
4835 Forestview Lane N
Plymouth MN 55442
Dear Councilman Edson:.
On behalf of the Armstrong Parents Association we would like
_. ±.o. expr-en_s,. our_.,grat.ituda fox ynur_consider.a.tian_of a—Police, -....
Liaison Officer for Armstrong High School.
We hope that we can count on your support of this issue. It
is our belief that a Police Liaison Officer would be a
positive influence on our children at Armstrong. Having an
officer at Armstrong supports intervention in a variety of
societal concerns affecting both the school and the
surrounding community.
we feel that it is important for the school and community to
work together to provide a positive environment for our
children.
Respectfully,
C,VYw1
J net Brosig
9th Grade Parent Representative
Mary Meyers
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10th Grade Parent Representative
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Sun•Current .Sun•Post . Sun•Sailor
January 27, 1992
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
Thank you very much for redesignating the Plymouth Sun -Sailor as
the official newspaper for the city of Plymouth. We fully intend
to continue the "excellent coverage of council meetings and city
events."
We'd be happy to provide you with the quarterly status on our
circulation as requested in your letter of January 16. Our
intention is to eventually deliver a copy of our paper to every-
one who wants to read it.- However, our market research shows
that there are some households who do not read and do not want to
receive newspapers. One of the most troublesome problems our
circulation department experiences is to withhold delivery from a
particular household on a route. Some people -feel they travel
too much, some say they don't have time to read, and unfortunate-
ly, some don't have the ability to read.
We're also faced with the problem of delivering to apartments.
Some won't let us in. We may be asking you for help to solve
that.
I want to emphasize that we do intend to increase our delivery in
the Plymouth area. While the economy isn't going to turn around
overnight, we do expect a slow steady growth throughout 1992.
That would enable us to expand coverage in areas we presently do
not reach in the city of Plymouth.
If you have any questions, please let us know. You can expect
our first quarterly report early in March.
Since y,
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Gene.•al Manager Sales
QW&Aington Office: 7831 East Bush Lake Road • Bloomington, MN 55439 • Ph: (612) 896-4700
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Thank you very much for redesignating the Plymouth Sun -Sailor as
the official newspaper for the city of Plymouth. We fully intend
to continue the "excellent coverage of council meetings and city
events."
We'd be happy to provide you with the quarterly status on our
circulation as requested in your letter of January 16. Our
intention is to eventually deliver a copy of our paper to every-
one who wants to read it.- However, our market research shows
that there are some households who do not read and do not want to
receive newspapers. One of the most troublesome problems our
circulation department experiences is to withhold delivery from a
particular household on a route. Some people -feel they travel
too much, some say they don't have time to read, and unfortunate-
ly, some don't have the ability to read.
We're also faced with the problem of delivering to apartments.
Some won't let us in. We may be asking you for help to solve
that.
I want to emphasize that we do intend to increase our delivery in
the Plymouth area. While the economy isn't going to turn around
overnight, we do expect a slow steady growth throughout 1992.
That would enable us to expand coverage in areas we presently do
not reach in the city of Plymouth.
If you have any questions, please let us know. You can expect
our first quarterly report early in March.
Since y,
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Gene.•al Manager Sales
QW&Aington Office: 7831 East Bush Lake Road • Bloomington, MN 55439 • Ph: (612) 896-4700
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PATRICK D. McGOWAN
Assistant Minority Leader
Senator 48th District
129 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
(612) 296-2159
Home:
12231 -69th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(612) 425-8758
January 27, 1992
Laurie Rauenhorst
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Laurie:
Senate
State of Minnesota
Thank you for calling to express your views on the upcoming
presidential primary.
As you know, the Senate recently passed a bill that would
postpone the presidential primary until 1996. I voted against
the bill, not because I was against postponement, but because of
two particulartprovisions that were included in this bill.
First, I proposed an amendment that would exclude mandatory party
identification as I feel this is an invasion of privacy. This
measure overwhelmingly passed the Senate, but when the bill
returned from the House, the provision was back in the bill.
Secondly, an amendment was proposed that would shift the burden
of expense onto the State instead of the local units of
government. I supported this amendment as I believe a funding
mechanism must be included in this bill. Unfortunately, this
amendment failed and I was then unable to lend my support to this
bill.
Another choice would have been for us to rescind the presidential
primary legislation in its entirety, but the majority party did
not want to consider this option.
Thank you again for calling with your opinion. Unfortunately, we
may be stuck with a presidential primary at the cost of the local
governments and one that invades a person's privacy by requesting
party identification. Please feel free to contact me with any
further concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
Senator Patrick D.
Assistant Minority
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Maple Grove, Medina. Ossco. Plymouth
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 92-36
CALLING FOR THE POSTPONEMENT OR REPEAL
OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 207A establishing the Presidential
Primary was initially adopted without legislative hearings or an
analysis of the fiscal impact on local governments; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and effect of the balloting conducted during
the Presidential Primary are unrelated to the actual election of
candidates to public office in Minnesota or 'at the national level
and the results are nonbinding; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has not provided reimbursement of local
government costs for conducting the Presidential Primary; and
WHEREAS, local tax revenues should not be used for what are
essentially political party activities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth that it supports the repeal or postponement of the
Presidential Primary until a revenue source, other than local
property tax dollars, is appropriated to fund the election.
Adopted by the City Council on January 6, 1992.
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COMMUNITY
TELEVISION 6900 Winnefka Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 533-8196
January 27, 1992
Dear City Manager:
On Wednesday, February 5, Northwest Community Television will
tape a special one hour program dealing with the criminal justice
system. The focus will be on the changes needed to be made in
sentencing and how area residents perceive the balance between
society's rights and those of the accused. We will also touch on
some of the programs in the Northwest Hennepin area aimed at
reducing violent crime.
Our panel will include State Representative Phil Carruthers,
Minnesota Chief Deputy Attorney General John Tunheim, Brooklyn
Park Police Chief Don Davis, Judge Catherine Anderson and
Hennepin County Prosecutor Kevin Johnson. As in the past, we
will use a question and answer format, and audience participation
will be a major part of the program.
With legislation on changing sentencing guidelines such an
important part of this year's agenda, we are certain that this
forum will be something you won't want to miss. We hope you can
join us with your questions, comments and opinions on a subject
crucial to us all. Please RSVP 533-8196.
May we ask that you please post the enclosed flier on your
employee bulletin board, or if this is not available to you,
please post in some other prominent place.
Sincerely,
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Joyce�Arney
Northwest Community Television
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program dealing with the criminal justice
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residents perceive the balance between
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Our panel will include State Representative Phil Carruthers,
Minnesota Chief Deputy Attorney General John Tunheim, Brooklyn
Park Police Chief Don Davis, Judge Catherine Anderson and
Hennepin County Prosecutor Kevin Johnson. As in the past, we
will use a question and answer format, and audience participation
will be a major part of the program.
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Mr. Joe McCrossan, Vice President
C.S. McCROSSAN, INC.
7865 Jefferson Highway
Maple Grove, MN 55369
SUBJECT: 1991 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - PHASE I
CITY PROJECT NO. 102
Dear Joe:
I wish to thank you and congratulate your firm and employees on the
excellent performance on the construction contract for our 1991 Street
Reconstruction Program. The construction involved either the rebuilding
or asphalt overlaying of several streets within. single family
residential areas of Plymouth. Access had to be provided to numerous
driveways during the project.
Because of the emphasis which your firm placed on property owner
relations, especially by your Property Superintendent, Jim Larson, the
work was performed with only minimal disruption to homeowners.
Individual City Council members received several favorable comments from
property owners, and the Plymouth City Council also conveys thanks for a
job well done.
If you are the successful bidder on our upcoming 1992 program, I and
other City staff members are again looking forward to working with you
and your firm on our next project.
Sincerely,
4 -'L'/�4
Fred G. Moore, P. E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 30, 1992
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
SUBJECT: STATE AUDITOR ARTICLE REGARDING MISMANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS
All City of Plymouth investments are made within the guidelines outlined in
State Auditor Dayton's letter. In addition, it has been my practice not to
invest City Funds in Organizations outside the State of Minnesota. I've been
contacted countless times by out -of state financial institutions offering high
investment yields. There are many horror stories about financial institutions
in California, Texas, and Colorado.
The City of Plymouth has an Investment Policy which I adhere to for all City
investments. This City Policy conforms to the guidelines outlined in Mr.
Dayton's letter, and in some cases, are even more stringent. It has always
been my practice to provide maximum security for the City's investment and
still obtain strong interest earnings.
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MARK B. DAYTON
STATE AUDITOR
STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
SUITE 400
525 PARK STREET
SAINT PAUL 55103
January 27, 1992
The Honorable Kim M. Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Bergman:
296-2551
Last month, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported on a California
investment manager who had mismanaged the funds of dozens of municipalities throughout the
nation. (See enclosed article) As a result, the municipalities' funds are frozen while the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission investigates the matter. At this time, the
municipalities are uncertain whether they will ever see their funds again.
Fortunately, based on information provided to our Office by the Securities and Exchange
Commission, no Minnesota municipalities had funds invested with this California investment
manager. However, this incident highlights the need for Minnesota cities to be extremely
careful with their investment decisions. In light of the potential for serious financial
consequences arising from imprudent investment decisions, I believe it would be helpful to
remind all city officials about Minnesota laws that govern the investment of public funds.
Under Minnesota law, municipalities may invest funds which are not currently needed
for operations in a variety of instruments that offer both safety and an acceptable return on
investments. In* addition to federally insured interest bearing depository accounts such as
certificates of deposit, municipalities may invest idle funds in the following types of investments:
o U.S. Government obligations, including Treasury bills, Treasury notes, and
Treasury bonds;
o notes and bonds issued by Agencies of the federal government, such as federal
land banks or federal home loan banks;
o shares in mutual funds which invest exclusively in U.S. Government and federal
Agency issues;
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o securities which are a general obligation of the State of Minnesota, Minnesota
municipalities, or any city or state in the nation, provided the securities are rated
A or better;
o securities issued by a state Housing Finance Agency which are rated A or better,
provided the securities include a moral obligation to pay;
o qualified bankers acceptances of U.S. Banks;
o high quality, short term commercial paper issued by U.S. corporations; and
o guaranteed investment contracts.
In addition to the aforementioned investments, Minnesota municipalities of the first and
second class may invest in certain options and futures contracts pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
471.56.
A number of municipalities use the services of either brokers or investment advisors to
assist them with the investment of idle funds. The treasurer or chief financial officer of a
municipality is responsible for monitoring the actual investment of public funds for compliance
with Riinnesota laws. Therefore, if you do use a broker or investment advisor, make certain
they know, and abide by, the parameters governing the investment of public funds.
.I have enclosed a copy of the specific Minnesota statutes governing the investment of
public funds by your municipality. I hope this information is helpful.
With best regards.
Sin rely,
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Mark B. Dayton
State Auditor
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Enclosures
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1992
A Town's Disastrous Investment Fling
By ERIC N. BERG
Special IO The New York Times
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Nor-
mally, the talk around town in late
December is of the Iowa State basket-
ball team. But this year, conversa-
tions have turned to the city's com.
plex and highly speculative invest-
ments in options, part of a strategy
that could have ended in devastating
losses for taxpayers.
Marshalltown was one of dozens of
municipalities early in December
that found their investment funds fro-
zen when their investment manager,
Steven D. Wymer, was accused of
fraud in handling their money. Mr.
Wymer, the owner and president of
Institutional Treasury Management
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town. With home values depressed
and the two leading local employers,
Fisher Controls International and
Lenox Industries; doing poorly, tax
revenues were no; keeping up with
expenses.
Red Flags Were Raised
Marshalltown earned high returns
on its investments in options, and the
fat profits did not go unnoticed. Just
ever a -car ago, a group of Marshall-
town business executives who noticed
the double-digit returns Mr. Wyrner
was generating for the town ques-
tioned local government officials
about the risks. According to one of
the people involved, who refused to be
quoted by name, the executives were
told by various officials not to worry.
He said they were told that Mr.
Wymer had been generating large
returns for the city for years without
big losses, and that in any case, the
city desperately needed the extra
money.
Generating these high returns
"made Elaine Gundacker a hero,"
said -t local realtor who declined to be
identified, referring to the town treas-
urer and finance director. "As far as
the other folks in City Hall were con -
Inc., a money -management firm in
Irvine, Calif., was taken into custody
and has been charged with securities
fraud in connection with his manage-
ment of $1.2 billion in money from
state and local governments.
Roughly $IO million of that amount
was Marshalltown's reserve fund. An
additional $100 million belonged to
the Iowa Trust, a pooled fund repre-
senting the excess cash of Marshall-
town and some 87 other towns, cities
and public entities across the state. It
is still unclear how Mr. Wymer used
the money; investigators are work-
ing to determine how much remains.
'Clearly Inappropriate'
Outsiders, including other Iowa of-
ficials, are asking why Marshalltown
was willing to invest its tax money in
cerned, she was solving the budget
problem and avoiding the necessity
for tax increases."
Marshalltown officials have had lit-
tle to say about the matter, although
Patrick Brooks, Marshalltown's as-
sistant city attorney, said in a tele-
phone interview that it was unlikely
that any city official other than Mrs.
Gundacker, who was responsible for
investing the town's excess cash,
knew of the options trading.
And even if Mrs. Gundacker was
aware of the trading — something
Mr. Brooks said he had not been able
to determine with certainty — it was
possible that she did not understand
the risks involved, he said.
"And in any case," Mr. Brooks
said, "it is our belief that we were
receiving false monthly statements."
He said that the town treasurer had
been placed on "administrative
leave" to tend to a lawsuit that had
been filed against her by Dubuque,
one of the cities participating in the
Iowa Trust. He said it was unlikely
that Mrs. Gundacker would be re-
appointed once her term as city fi-
nance director expired at the end of
the year.
Just about everyone in a position of
authority in this community of 29,000
either claims ignorance or refuses to
the highly risky opt ions-traiding strat-
egies that Mr. Wymer employed —
investment techniques generally
deemed suitable for rich speculators.
"Options are clearly inappropriate
investments for a small town, and
they should be," said Peter King,
executive director of the League of
Iowa Municipaiities, a lobbying group
based in Dec Moines.
"It's mind-boggling," added Sally
Grunig. president of the Iowa State
Countv Treasurers Association. "1
still can't believe this actually hap-
pened."
The answer for Marshalltown
seems to have been a certain naivete,
combined wiih a desire to try to make
money go further in this hard-pressed
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comment publicly. In an interview in
his office recently, Mayor Stanley E.
Brown said he had been surprised to
learn of the city's options trading.
"I probably pay less attention to
the finance aspect of this job than to
just about any other," Mr. Brown
said.
Double-Dlglt Returns
Marshalltown had been a client of
Mr. Wymer and his firm for at least
four years. There is no indication of
how it first decided to use him. But
monthly performance reports re-
leased by the Federal investigators
show that the town consistently
earned double-digit returns — far
more than it would have received by
placing its money in low -yielding but
secure investments like bank certifi-
cates of deposit.
According to preliminary reviews
of the trading records, Marshalltown
does appear to have made big profits..
But in a different investment environ-
ment, it could also have suffered huge
losses. Further, there is still no cer-
tainty that the investment firm's
records are accurate — or that the
money is all there. Federal investiga-
tors have not been able to account for
all of the funds under Mr. Wymer's
care, and Marshalltown and other
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municipalities still do not know if
they will ever see their money again.
For the moment, the status of Mar-
shalltown's funds is unclear. Al-
though a California state judge re-
cently unfroze half of the $1.2 billion
that Mr. Wymer managed, Marshall-
town officials say they still do not
have complete access to the city's
money. While the money has been
located. Marshalltown officials fear
that withdrawing it may provoke law-
suits from other communities that
also may have been cheated by Mr.
Wymer and that could also stake a
claim to the money.
Positions Reached $50 Million
Records released by Federal inves-
tigators show that Marshalltown's
money was used to take huge, un-
hedged positions in the options mar-
ket — positions that at one point last
summer reached $50 million — five
times the town's $10 million annual
budget. At one point, because of the
types of options the city was writing,
there was potentially no limit to the
losses local taxpayers could have
faced. In contrast to stock trading,
only small sums are needed to make
big trades in options.
Court papers filed in the Wymer
case indicate that in 1990 and 1991,
Marshalltown undertook hundreds of
trades involving unhedged options.
The wading strategy involved writing
— or selling — "put" options on 30 -
year Government bonds. A put option
on a Government bond gives the buy-
er of the option the right during a
specified period to. "sell (or "put") the
bond to the seller of the option at a
previously agreed-upon price.
Thus. Marshalltown was effective-
ly being paid an insurance fee (the
price of the option) by other investors
to protect them against the risk that
their bonds would lose value if inter-
est rates rose. If the price of the bond
stayed the same or increased, the put
would expire worthless, and Mar-
shalltown would pocket the money it
received for selling the put. But if
interest rates rose and the price of
the bond fell, the writer of the put
must buy the bond at the higher price
that was agreed upon previously.
Such losses can be substantial.
Luckily for the town, its investment
strategists bet correctly that long-
term interest rates would fall through
most of 1990 and 1991, and the town
generated monthly annualized re-
turns that would have made any pro-
fessional investor envious — ranging
from 8 percent in February to an
impressive 47 percent in October
1990. Marshalltown was able to gen-
erate hundreds of thousands of dol-
lars in windfall profits, adding signifi-
canth• to the $7 million reserve fund
that was used to open an option ac-
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Above, Steven D. Wymer,
sketched in a Los Angeles court-
rodm at a bail hearing in Decem-
ber. Mr. Wymer is accused of
fraud in handling the investment
funds of dozens of Iowa munici-
palities, .including Marshalltown,
where the Marshall County court-
house dominates the center of
town.
count for the city.
The transactions were virtually al-
ways the same. Marshalltown woiija
start by writing puts on a large nurri-e
ber of bonds — typically 250 at a clip,
each with a face value of $100,000,
$25 million all told. Receiving tens f
thousands of dollars in exchange fq
selling the puts, the town would tl'
go long periods exposed to loss befoir
it finally closed out its position
buying back the put option it had su'1
thus closing out its position. Becau4e
the buyback price was typically less
than the money received when Mai-
shalltown wrote the put, the entire
transaction typically resulted in.. -a
large gain.
The risks, however, were substatr
tial.
1 While Marshalltown seems to haO
'been reaping large profits, oth&
towns that placed their funds with:
Mr. Wymer seem not to have been"jo
fortunate. As far as investigators can:
now tell, tens of millions of dollars
may be missing. If that is the case.
Iowa officials say, some of the cities
and towns that have contended Mr.
Wymer defrauded them may stake a
claim to Marshalltown's money.Th-
ese other municipalities may try -to
share in some of the funds in Mar-
shalltown's separate account.
In addition to Marshalltown ano
the Iowa Trust, 62 municipalities:
around the country entrusted their
investment funds to Mr. Wymer's-
firm.
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Above, Steven D. Wymer,
sketched in a Los Angeles court-
rodm at a bail hearing in Decem-
ber. Mr. Wymer is accused of
fraud in handling the investment
funds of dozens of Iowa munici-
palities, .including Marshalltown,
where the Marshall County court-
house dominates the center of
town.
count for the city.
The transactions were virtually al-
ways the same. Marshalltown woiija
start by writing puts on a large nurri-e
ber of bonds — typically 250 at a clip,
each with a face value of $100,000,
$25 million all told. Receiving tens f
thousands of dollars in exchange fq
selling the puts, the town would tl'
go long periods exposed to loss befoir
it finally closed out its position
buying back the put option it had su'1
thus closing out its position. Becau4e
the buyback price was typically less
than the money received when Mai-
shalltown wrote the put, the entire
transaction typically resulted in.. -a
large gain.
The risks, however, were substatr
tial.
1 While Marshalltown seems to haO
'been reaping large profits, oth&
towns that placed their funds with:
Mr. Wymer seem not to have been"jo
fortunate. As far as investigators can:
now tell, tens of millions of dollars
may be missing. If that is the case.
Iowa officials say, some of the cities
and towns that have contended Mr.
Wymer defrauded them may stake a
claim to Marshalltown's money.Th-
ese other municipalities may try -to
share in some of the funds in Mar-
shalltown's separate account.
In addition to Marshalltown ano
the Iowa Trust, 62 municipalities:
around the country entrusted their
investment funds to Mr. Wymer's-
firm.
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21620 County Road 50
Corcoran, MN 55340
(612) 420-4546
January 28, 1992
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TO: City Councils of Hennepin County
FROM: Linda Milow, Secretary
SUBJECT: 1992 Hennepin County Fair
We are pianning the 1992 Hennepin County "Olde Tyme" Fair
for July 23-26 at the Corcoran Lions Park, located at the
crossroads of Bass Lake Road and Hwy. 101, in Corcoran.
Once again our County Fair will resemble an old fashioned
county fair, with our rural setting and brightly striped tents.
Entertainment is being planned for virtually all residents
of Hennepin County to enjoy -- demolition derbies, moto cross
races, talent shows, diaper derbies, kiddy tractor pulls, a
Senior Citizen dance line on Senior Citizen Day, continual
free entertainment, 4H and Open Class judging,, a midway, and
much, much more.
We would like to ask you to be a part of this annual
event.• As always, we need any financial support you are able
to give. We need to get the word out to every resident of
Hennepin County that we do, in fact, HAVE a County Fair, and
would be happy to send a press release if you have a newsletter
or newspaper. We welcome any interest and suggestions you have.
Communications may be sent to:
Linda Milow, Secretary
Hennepin County Fair
21620 County Road 50
Corcoran, MN 55340 420-4546
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
on attending the 1992 Hennepin County fair!
Please plan
17135 Old Rockford Road
t; Plymouth, I. -In. 55446
January 28, 1992
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Mr. Kim Bergman
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Mr. Bergman:
We are writing you as the owners of the property at
17135 Old Rockford Road. The property directly to our
east will be developed soon. That property goes along
Rockford Road between what would be Holly Lane if it
existed and Dunkirk Lane. ''The details of this develop-
ment have been proceeding very quickly and we do not
feel that our concerns have been adequately answered by
the development plan. Unfortunately, we will be on vaca-
tion on Feb. 3rd when this issue goes before the city
council. We, therefore, would like to state our concerns
to you in the hope that you will broach these issues
in our absence.
Our first concern is about a pond that is in the plan
directly adjacent to Rockford Road and our property line
on the east. The way in which the developers are planning
to divert the water in the area could adversely affect
a large row of 30-40 ft. evergreens which are the on
that corner of our property. The natural drainage for
several years has been to the back of our property and
into a pond on our east and south edge. The culvert
taking the run-off from Holly Lane on the north, sends
that water through our property and feeds that pond.
Our other concern is about the rezoning to setbacks of
10 ft. between the house and lot lines. We moved here
two years ago in January and at that time this area was
in no immediate danger of being developed. Since that
time, we have willingly paid for water and sewer, because
of the Kimberly Lane school to our west. We have a nice
walkout rambler with a'lovely view of the wetlands.
It seems like these homes will look very crowded in
an area of what should be natural beauty. We understand
om JAN 3 ''*
the Lowry Hill development across the street will have
15 ft. sideyards', such as most of Plymouth at this time.
We were at the planning meeting last week for this deve-
lopment and it seems it was approved with very few stipu-
lations as to how the developers were going to go about
making this an area of quality homesites, which Plymouth
would be proud of. We have been homeowners in Plymouth
for 14'years and would appreciate any assistance you
could give us in making our feelings known at the
Feb. 3rd City Council meeting.
rM
Our Thanks,,
Roger and Linda Vrieze
cls+ �$ 31'*
January 31, 1992
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Vrieze
17135 Old Rockford Road
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Vrieze:
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PLYMOUTFF
Mayor Bergman has asked that I respond to your letter of
January 28 regarding the Golfview Estates proposed development.
This item is not scheduled for the February 3 City Council
meeting. I anticipate that it will be on the Council agenda
February 24. In the meantime, I invite you to contact Mr. Chuck
Dillerud, Director of Planning and Community Development, in
order that you can become fully acquainted with the details of
the final plat. He will also be able to respond to your concerns
with respect to the impact of the development on your property.
If after your meeting with Mr. Dillerud you continue to have
questions or concerns with regard to the development, I invite
you to bring them to the attention of the City Council either by
written communication or in person at the February 24 meeting.
Yours truly,
j J es G. Willis
l City Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Chuck Dillerud, Director of Planning & Community Development
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 29, 1992
TO: James G. Willis, Ci y/r2anager
FROM: Daryl E. Sulander sistant Finance Director
SUBJECT: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
The attached letters for City Council information have been sent to the six
remaining owners of duplexes to inform them of Monday night's Council action.
Also attached is a copy of the letter to Mr. Hammond informing him of the
Council action and the processing of his refund.
I will review the duplexes each quarter throughout the year to provide you a
status report to share with the Council.
Ca.' b&r-
��M JAN31'Ujf-
January 28, 1992
Vic Tarnowski
18640 34th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
Dear Mr. Tarnowski:
In December, 1991, I wrote to you regarding the metering of water service in
your duplex. Since that time the City Council has been reviewing the Section
of City Code which addresses this situation.
At the City Council meeting, Monday, January 27, 1992, the City Council
approved a resolution to provide the second water meter for a duplex at no
charge to the owner. All other plumbing and installation costs would be borne
by the owner.
The second water meter at no charge, is to encourage duplex owners to conform
with the City Code. The free meter offer is in effect only for the remainder
of 1992.
You may contact our Building Official, Joe Ryan, to arrange for the, issuance
of a meter at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the water service to your
duplex, please do not hesitate to call me a -F550-5119.
Sincerely,
Daryl E. Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
DES:gk
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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PLYMOUTH
January 28, 1992
Paul Lea
16915 County Road No. 6
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
Dear Mr. Lea:
In December, 1991, I wrote to you regarding the metering of water service in
your duplex. Since that time the City Council has been reviewing the Section
of City Code which addresses this situation.
At the City Council meeting, Monday, January 27, 1992, the City Council
approved a resolution to provide the second water meter for a duplex at no
charge to the owner. All other plumbing and installation costs would be borne
by the owner.
The second water meter at no charge, is to encourage duplex owners to conform
with the City Code. The free meter offer is in effect only for the remainder
of 1992.
You may contact our Building Official, Joe Ryan, to arrange for the issuance
of a meter at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the water service to your
duplex, please do not hesitate to call me at550-5119.
Sincerely,
Daryl E. Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
DES:gk
CC: Mayor and City Council
Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
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January 28, 1992
Earl Matson
610 Lanewood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
Dear Mr. Matson:
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In December, 1991, I wrote to you regarding the -metering of water service in
your duplex. Since that time the City Council has been reviewing the Section
of City Code which addresses this situation.
At the City Council meeting, Monday, January 27, 1992, the City Council
approved a resolution to provide the second water meter for a duplex at no
charge to the owner. All other plumbing and installation costs would be borne
by the owner.
The second water meter at no charge, is to encourage duplex owners to conform
with the City Code. The free meter offer is in effect only for the remainder
of 1992.
You may contact our Building Official, Joe Ryan, to arrange for the issuance
of a meter at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the water service to your
duplex, please do not hesitate to call me at5 50-5119.
Sincerely,
Daryl E. Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
DES:gk
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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January 28, 1992
David Burns
12417 26th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
Dear Mr. Burns:
In December, 1991, I wrote to you regarding the metering of water service in
your duplex. Since that time the City Council has been reviewing the Section
of City Code which addresses this situation.
At the City Council meeting, Monday, January 27, 1992, the City Council
approved a resolution to provide the second water meter for a duplex at no
charge to the owner. All other plumbing and installation costs would be borne
by the owner.
The second water meter at no charge, is to encourage duplex owners to conform
with the City Code. The free meter offer is in effect only for the remainder
of 1992.
You may contact our Building Official, Joe Ryan, to arrange for the issuance
of a meter at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the water service to your
duplex, please do not hesitate to call me at550-5119.
Sincerely,
Daryl E. Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
DES:gk
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
January 28, 1992
Chuck Wilson
2743 Magnolia Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
Dear Mr. Wilson:
In December, 1991, I wrote to you regarding the metering of water service in
your duplex. Since that time the City Council has been reviewing the Section
of City Code which addresses this situation.
At the City Council meeting, Monday, January 27, 1992, the City Council
approved a resolution to provide the second water meter for a duplex at no
charge to the owner. All other plumbing and installation costs would be borne
by the owner.
The second water meter at no charge, is to encourage duplex owners to conform
with the City Code. - The free meter offer is in effect only for the remainder
of 1992.
You may contact our Building Official, Joe Ryan, to arrange for the issuance
of a meter at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the water service to your
duplex, please do not hesitate to call me a+550-5119.
Sincerely,
Daryl E. Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
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cc: Mayor and City Council
Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CIN OF
PLYMOUTI+
January 28, 1992
R. W. Testke
14900 31st Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
Dear Mr. Testke:
In December, 1991, I wrote to you regarding the metering of water service in
your duplex. Since that time the City Council has been reviewing the Section
of City Code which addresses this situation.
At the City Council meeting, Monday, January 27, 1992, the City Council
approved a resolution to provide the second water meter for a duplex at no
charge to the owner. All other plumbing and installation costs would be borne
by the owner.
The second water meter at no charge, is to encourage duplex owners to conform
with the City Code. The free meter offer is in effect only for the remainder
of 1992.
You may contact our Building Official, Joe Ryan, to arrange for the issuance
of a meter at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the water service to your
duplex, please do not hesitate to call me a+550-5119.
Sincerely,
Daryl E. Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
DES:gk
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
January 29, 1992
Bob Hammond
14432 15th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES
Dear Mr. Hammond:
The City Council continued reviewing the City Code Section 720 which *def ines
metering of water service after you installed the second meter in your duplex.
As a result of this review, the City Council adopted a resolution on Monday,
January 27, 1992, to assist duplex owners conform to metering requirements.
For the remainder of 1992, the second meter for duplexes not conforming to
City code, will be issued free of charge. The homeowner would be responsible
for any other costs incurred for the plumbing and installation of the meter.
The authorization given to the Finance Director to issue these meters at no
cost was made retroactive to include the issuance of your second meter in
September, 1991.
I have processed the request for refund of the $95.00 fee you paid in
September.
We will review your account after the winter quarter reading is taken in
February to adjust your sewer volumes as we have discussed previously.
Should you have any further questions or comments regarding your water and
sewer service billings, please do not hesitate to call me at 550-5119.
Sincerely, ,
Daryl E. Sulander
Assistant Finance Director
DES:
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
aM JAN 31V
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
10-YRAMI NG LTJE
Rosalie R. Miller
2 () 1 � Pilgrim Lane North
Plymouth, MN 5l 441
546-6935
January 2C3, lc?()2
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Kini M. Bergman., Ma 01
City of Plymouth
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Dear Mr. Bergman,
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lvlondaw several of our members and support r -s spoke before the council
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at the open forum in c -tri att mpt to resolve the issue of maintaining the
ov----i.l track on P-,--trkers Uake. There �--7as not enou-.-eh tin -le for a full
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discussion and the complet i.:=e w-:-ts riot resolved. In this- letter, I
like t cl-,arifv in doifvii s -o. t resolve the cm-i.ric-11's
position on rnainten;j7.nce of th-� oval traca
First, in UIEE 1L_)W- 1 qC) I and past seasons, had eell ent track
inaint nance. Thanks to th'- dedicated Park employees v7ho had t .--7 rk
overtirne, j,%Tere able to hold all our meets in thoser)ast seasons. This
season, 'rde ci1.1.I1 eci our meets t "Saturdav in order to eliminate the need
for overtime to maint-ain the track.
TIVT e r e a I i 2 e th a t U71 e M e, -P, t 0n j O -n 4,1 992 had to be cancelled due to thin ice
and that the freezin, -and thawing conditions contributed to additional
hours needed to do maintenance on other rinks in the city.
Second, we felt we had a strong partnership with the city, based on the
excellent ' cooperation v -7e received from Eric Blank, parks department head..
and his employees last season for maintaining the oval. VITe also felt we,
had strong support of the city council due fx,- the plans and completion of
plans for shoreline lights on Parkers Lake. Based on those beliefs, we. felt
Ti -,7e rwere in an excellent position to host the first Amateur Skating Union
C'M JAN 31'92
National Marathon. Flans for triis exciting national event and other meets
were gi Fen to the park board about three or more months ago. At that
time, we received a verbal commitment for track maintenance. Eric: Blank
and the parks maintenance people believed that it would be no problem to
get the track maintained for our schedule.
On January 9, our head coach, Greg OlyT and his ,%Tife, Beck yr, who is very
involved in the club, contacted Mark Peterson of the park hoard and the
cit; manager, James ;Tullis, to determine if the track: would be ready for
the scheduled meet of jars 11. A response of "I don't know :T if 1,ve'll get to it."
te,-as riot the commitrnentwe felt ,,A7e needed or were lead to believe we
had, eased on last season and based on the ;verbal commitments from Eric
Blank and ethers. in the parks department. As a result, had to find
other places to held the star of the North meet, ,which is a state - ~.%Tide meet;
the marathon and to cancel three other meets that tied into the marathon.
It is important to understand that meets cannot be scheduled if there is a
chance that the track: will riot be read; due to lack of maintenance. The
track is dangerous to all skater: if it has not been shaved, cracks filled, and
cleared of snow and the ice shavings, and this is especially true for races.
The probletii: putting the maintenance of the oval track last on the priority
list is inconsistent T„"rith meeting tyleschedule, s TYiicl'i T :Trac gi Ten to the parlcs
people well in advance and whic.1i has been published in at least one
P'1;?mic-uth 11 Parade brochure.
There are several issues related to the tract: maintenance problem.
1. The city does, not ex clusi 1 elur install and maintain the oval track. The
oval is laid out byT c:ityT employTees v-7ork.ing with Plymouth Speed Slating
club members. The city starts the track by placing the corners and the
club members complete the majority of the track by doing the straight-
aways and placing the necessary markers in the ice. The club members
shovel off the track., if necessary, during the week in order to hold
practices. ;-Ile did this the week of January 11 when �,:Te had about one
inch of snow. 11 -le had many people who were not club members join us on
the track that time, because the pleasure rink still had snow on it and ?:%Tas
not vers usable. Club members put in many hours filling cracks in the ice
T :Titr1� a ,pater tank on sled runners fabricated by the parks department.
This increases the safet;T of the tract: for all skaters. The shaver � ,,as
ally.
donated `? the Minnesota Speed S_at,rrLssoclat101and 1s being used
to
n.aii"lta_il the pleasure rink as well as the oval a track.
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The track is riot fore elusive use by the PlTymouth S�:,?Yd �•k.ating Clut,.
' e use the track Tuesda3m, Thursda;rs, and some VTC-duesoda ,7s 7
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to 9prn and the da v s of our meets. This amo=unts. tr 4 to 6 hours per week
and about 4 hours per - Te trend in which a meet. . is held. Duren` the times
T,,T:. s is � s n TT. ►V o epublic-. Te encourage
v: � 1loY tt.lY trach, file track 1� .Mill available t. the za,
roc=rl-i l�at= rliernlr=ors t� practice SJ:�ith us. Vile ase: only that he=el~:- T stick..; and
p ck,.C^ , not be used ?Yiie T %7e are practicing, sinc v that would t,- e a dangerous.situation for ever -,7o a At those tines , the pleasure rink is Ct11 ava ilatIle
for people to use hocl•_e7 sticks and pucl,.s . C.,ul meet-=, are open t= _
eTterT,:ne. A skater doe;not have to e a F'St member, .r have to have
.peed sl-ates, to participate in a meet. Last season, we consistentl7 had
slaters pal ticipate in our meets because the7 happened t=..= be at Parkers
Lak.e during meet registration. Ti f
7e elt• t}ia this: would happen in greater
numbers, gels v ar , since ;,J.fe had published the meet schedule in Plymouth
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on Parade.
The PSC participates in the popular Fire and Ice Festival held at
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rat I�'er i_-51KE' n February. y. y'' a run and SDI-sor he novice races at the
I'Z JI. it :1+�liriia t �+�i +_ration, hold}Iit- +_tIe e Jet"Its, �ir'r_i; idit"1 i7 11.id�ae for
Li'e and providing trophies for the events. This is a substantial
cot—innitinent of time and t"(lanpij'yyer on our pari '',JQe feel this is an
e;:;+= el i ent way to support the city activities and promote the sport as well.
4. It should be rioted also that i_ireg !►ly holds a power skiting lesson each
winter (and an 1 t"t 1 i r"Ie Sk:3ti r"Iii 1 ess� Irl each ur71mer , 'rtiJf"t i ash 1 s pub i is �'Ie+� 1 r"i
P1 yrnouth on Parade. Thi s year i t was hel d on Monday, January 13. The
t_t ji_ k: was maintained for that event, bi t 'r as no _ read!j f or _hen sr-hed u i ed
meet on January 1 1 and 12, whi ch was onl y two days bef ore. Thi s i s
inconsistent with the directive that the skating oval be last on the list. It
is inconsistent to have the track ready for one event but not the other,
when both 'r',rere scheduled well in advance. The number of people using the
trick on the 13th were about 26. The number of people involved in the
meet of the 11 t h and 12th would have been about 100 people each day.
5. Our cl ub i s provi di ng an opport uni ty f or the resi dents of P1 ymouth to
get together, to i rnprov e thei r strati ng ski 11 s, and f or skaters of al 1
abilities to compete in races. ',r,te present a very positive image for the
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city, vthen % e are in races elsewhere in the Twin Cities, and in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin at national events. Our program is growing. One important
reason for this is the increased use of Parkers Lake itself, due to the
installation of the shoreline lights. Our club will continue to do well, if
we can hold meets within the city, namely on Parkers Lake.
We are already in the process of making plans for next season. We are
coordinating our meet schedule ,with the Eastern Minnesota Skating
Association. We need to have our schedule worked out with them by March.
It is important that we resolve the issue of the maintenance of the
skating oval and come to an understanding agreeable to all concerned.
Si rice rely,
n n'. � E'�, r
Rosalie P. Miller
Plymouth 'Speed 'Sk-ating Club
Coact-, Fundraising Director, and PSC Boardmember
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 31, 1992
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: PARKERS LAKE SPEED SKATING OVAL
This is to help clarify the situation with regard to how the oval at Parkers
Lake is treated by the park maintenance department. Like any organization, we
have a prioritized list of assigned tasks for which we are responsible.
During the winter months,.our responsibilities in order of importance are:
1. Assisting the street department in clearing city roads and
streets when it is necessary.
2. Clearing the approximately 30 miles of paved trails that the
Council has indicated should be maintained.
3. The care and maintenance of all the city's skating facilities.
We currently have 31 rinks located throughout the city. These rinks have been
broken down into a three tiered system, which we refer to as Mode 1, Mode 2
and Mode 3 (please see attached information for exact ranking of all
facilities). Our Mode 1 rinks consist of the six warming houses at the park
playfields scattered throughout the city. Our Mode 2 facilities are the next
most used rinks, and Mode 3 rinks are five rinks maintained on small ponds.
As you can see from the ranking, the two skating rinks at Parkers Lake are the
first priority of our Mode 2 locations.
We are now in our third year of maintaining a speed skating oval on Parkers
Lake. During the first two years; we were able to accommodate all of the
needs of the Speed Skating Club, due to. the cooperation of the weather. With
very rare exception, we do not use overtime, other than Saturday morning, to
maintain any rink at any location. We do have two people on duty to broom
rinks Saturday mornings throughout the skating season. They would typically
work about four hours to complete this task. As a general rule, the only
overtime we would ever get into is during extreme snow conditions when we're
backing up and supporting the street department.
The meet that was cancelled on January 11 was because of weather conditions
consisting of mild temperatures, rain, slush and sleet that fell on Wednesday,
January 8. (The rink was ready on Tuesday, January 7, prior to the oncoming
weather). On Thursday and Friday of that week, our crews worked their normal
eight hour day, taking care of the priorities of cleaning trails and trying to
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restore the Mode 1 skating facilities to a usable condition. As it turned
out, we could have worked on the rink on Friday, but that morning, we were
told that the meet had been cancelled. The only way we could have guaranteed
having the speed skating oval ready for the 11th, would have been to authorize
overtime on Thursday or Friday. The rest of the events at Parkers Lake have
been cancelled at the choice of the Speed Skating Club, not due to any city
action.
On Monday, January 13, the speed skating rink was put back in operation and
has been in good skating condition since that time. I have since explained to
Greg Oly, that with regard to a national competition where people have
traveled great distances to participate, our department would make appropriate
priority adjustments to do everything within reason to provide a skating
facility for that type of special event. This would again be accomplished
generally..without using any overtime. But, I have also made it abundantly
clear that because these facilities are outside, we are not in a position to
give anyone at any of our facilities, during the summer or winter, a guarantee
that they can use a facility. We can only do our best given the weather
conditions at the particular moment.
I spoke with Greg Oly on Thursday, January 30, and he has informed me that he
has now secured the services of a proper truck and plow, so that the Speed
Skating Club can begin to provide some of the actual maintenance of the speed
skating oval. I expect that we will have this effort to use volunteers
coordinated with him within the next week.
The Speed Skating Club is a new and very enthusiastic organization, which has
the potential to do great things for the youth of our community. I'm sure
that through mutual cooperation and communication, most of their needs can be
met, and.races held, without undue expense incurred on our part.
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SKATING RINK LOCATIONS
BY MODE
Plymouth Creek - 3625 Fernbrook Lane
LaCompte Green - 10805 Co. Rd. 15
Oakwood - 1700 Hwy. 101
Plymouth - 10011 -36th Ave.
Ridgemount - 12000 Ridgemount Ave.
Zachary - 4355 Zachary Lane
MODE 11
Parkers Lake - Co. Rd. 6 & Niagara Lane
Birchview Elem. - 425 Ranchview Lane
Circle - 5th & Lanewood Lane
Green Oaks - 26th & Xanthus Lane
Imperial Hills - 17th & Shadyview Lane
Kilmer - 27th & Kilmer Lane
Pilgrim Lane Elem. - 3725 Pilgrim Lane
Queensland - 8th & Queensland Lane
Sunrise - Off 30th & Kilmer
MODE III
Maplecreek - 27th & Xene Lane
Shiloh - 27th & Jewel Lane
Turtle Lake - 46th & Lanewood Lane
Swan Lake - 12700 43rd Avenue
12th - 16900 -12th Avenue
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TYPICAL MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR ICE RESURFACING
WEEKDAYS: A. Playfield Rinks Mode I
B. General Pleasure Rinks 'b Ponds Mode II
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High quality skating surfaces managed under a program of intense and varied
ice maintenance activities. Pleasure rinks and ice hockey rinks normally
subjected to consistently high levels of use during the entire skating season.
Weekend use intensive during periods of favorable weather. Commonly
associated with sites offering hockey rinks, pleasure rink, permanent warming
shelter and lighted parking lot. Typically programmed for organized events
including hockey, broomball, skating lessons, and daytime usage.
Highest maiiKeinance priority given to -Mode I sites. Base ice established to a
depth of 4 inches to 6 inches on a priority basis. Snow removal and ice
surface sealing performed 5 days per week, during appropriate temperature
regimes. Ice surfaces subjected to routine mechanical shaving to create a
uniformly smooth surface largely free of frost heaves, cracks and undulations.
Edging of hockey boards performed weekly to maintain clean edges and square
corners. First sites to receive snow removal following trail cleaning
operations.
MODE II
Ice surface maintained at a moderate quality level. Normally associated with
sites offering single pleasure skating rink only and no warming shelter.
Generally not programmed for recreation events or lessons. Primary usage
originating from neighborhood park service area and comprised mainly of
younger children. Base ice established to a depth of three to five inches.
No base flooding made on pond surfaces with pond ice not being done till it is
of safe depth.' Snow removal and sealing of ice surfaces made three to five
times per week., Ice shaving performed at a frequency to maintain surface
uniformity at a moderately acceptable level.
14ODE III
Ice surface maintained at a moderate quality level. Normally associated with
ponds offering single pleasure skating rink only and no shelter. Primary
usage originating from neighborhood park'service area comprised mainly of
Younger children. No base flooding made on pond surfaces with pond ice not
being done till it is of safe depth. Snow removal and sealing of ice surfaces
made as priorities allow.
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Howard A. Bork
3730 Orchard Ave. No.
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
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January 28, 1992
Mr. James Willis
City Manager
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
We wanted to thank you again for giving us the opportpnity
to speak to the council regarding bowfishing during the forum
session of your council meeting on January 27. We are in the
process now of finding examples of bowfishing ordinances as you
requested.
Incidentally, in our capacity as Master Instructors of the
Minnesota Bowhunter Education Program, we would be happy to host
a bowhunter education class in the city of Plymouth. All we
would require is a place to hold the class. It is a very
worthwhile program for bowhunters, anyone who has ever thought
about bowhunting, or anyone just interested in the subject. I
have enclosed a flyer advertising a class we are holding in Coon
Rapids in March, just to give you a better idea of what it
involves. Flyers like this one would be made available to you
for publication, posting, or whatever. If this is something you
would like to offer your residents, please give either of us a
call. Our home number is 522-4903. Dottie is easy to reach
during the day at work at 533-4999.
Yours Truly,
-Alez"i 1:-L. :4 C'Sm- Tt-LL -J-3 (r&P—
Howard and Dottie Bork
CIM JAN 31 '09
MINNESOTA BOWHUNTER
EDUCATION SEMINAR I -
Bunker Hills County Park
Archery Building
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Participants must be 12 years or older
12-17 years old must have Firearms
Safety Certificate
Saturday, March 7, 1992,
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register by calling:
Howard or Dottie Bork at (612) 522-4903
Class Limited to the first 25 registered
Topics:
*Bowhunter Responsibilities
*Proper Equipment Safety, & Game Laws
*Bow Hunting Techniques
*Game Recovery & Care of Game
*Wildlife Conservation
*Survival and First Aid
COST $5.00
Includes all class material
Participants receive an I.D. card, arm badge and
informative reference materials.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Enforcement Division
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_ A Lighthearted Look
Y PETER IPSCHAK:.--
t .__ t
enty=seven percent of our'.. y.�.houinsmg
! units are valued at less than $100,000 (23
percent at less than $50,000), and only 1 per-
k-cent -are valued in excess of $300,000. Not
.surprisingly, 67.5 peroentof-these. mansions
are in Hennepin County, and if you throw in
Ramsey County. then 78.5 percent of the
$300,000 -plus homes are accounted for. We
know where the money is. Twenty-seven
countiies(�h(�a/v/e'zero homes valued at more`
than $300,000. R .
Twin Cities Reader, January 15 - 21, 1992
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McCombs
McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc.
=r' 15050 23rd Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone Engineers
612/476-6010 Planners
612/476-8532 FAX Surveyors
January 29, 1RECEVED
992 Mayor Kim Bergman
Ms . Maria Vasilo
Ms. Carole J. Helliwell
Ms. Joy Tierney
Mr. John Edson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
SUBJECT: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Land Use Amendment Request
MFRA #9689
Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members:
JM 30 1992
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT
The Planning Commission, at their meeting of January 22, 1992, raised
several questions regarding the requested Land Use Amendment, which upon closer
examination, will require further study and analysis among the parties.
The applicant's representatives and consultants have discussed these
questions with the fee owner, and conclude that the recommendations of the
Planning Commission, and what we understood to be additional directives with
regard to design matters, such as woodland protection, wetland alteration, the
alignment of 36th Avenue North, off-site traffic signal and roadway
improvements and land use transitioning, will require additional study in order
to provide the City Staff and Council details and concepts which address the
questions.
Moreoever, we need additional time to review the results of your study and
analysis with the City staff, prior to final action by the City Council. We
understand that the City Staff's report will be a restatement of the staff's
report to the Planning Commission. In anticipation thereof and for your
convenience, we enclose a copy of our prior responsive comments to the City
Staff's prior report. We recognize the significance of this reguiding request
and will continue to make our best effort to respond to the questions. We
request this matter be continued to the February 24, 1992 Council meeting;
however, we will be at the Council meeting of February 3, 1992, to update the
Council and seek any direction that the City Council may wish to offer.
Kindest regards,
M,r,OMBCZ FRAA ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC.
Michael Vair
MG:jmj
cc: Carl Ownbey, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Terry Gibson, Raul Walters Properties
Eugene Forbragd
Bruce Malkerson, Esq.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc.
15050 23rd Avenue North, Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 Telephone Engineers
612/476-6010 Planners
612/476-8532 FAX Surveyors
January 17, 1992
Mayor Kim Bergman
City Council Members
Chairman Michael Stulberg
Planning Commission Members
ATTN: Mr. Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
SUBJECT: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Application Staff Report
City File #91108
Comments in Response to Questions Raised
In the Staff Report
MFRA #9689
Dear Mayor, Councilmembers and Planning Commission:
1. Overview
The purpose of this letter is to respond to the questions raised in
the City Staff's report concerning Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s request for
a reguiding and rezoning.
The Planning Commission has before it an opportunity to support the
development of a significant retail facility which will provide
benefits to the City. Those benefits include:
a. quality and a variety of retail shopping at very competitive
prices for the citizens of Plymouth at a Wal-Mart Store which is
recognized as the nation's leading and most successful retail
outlet;
b. immediate and significant increases in the tax base of the City
versus having this property remain vacant for 13 years
(estimated) as determined by an independent market expert if this
property remains guided as CL;
C. the creation of numerous jobs; and
d. the development of this property to its highest and best use in
corformance with good planning for the City.
We beleive these benefits are meaningful and should be desired by the
City; however, if the City does not agree or want the above benefits,
denial of the request would be appropriate.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Mayor Kim Bergman
City Council Members
Chairman Michael Stulberg
Planning Commission Members
January 17, 1992
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Mr. Forbragd, the present fee owner of the
site and the adjacent 80+ acres to the north, are ready, willing and
able to modify both the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s proposal and Mr.
Forbragd's pending proposed residential plat on the property, adjacent
to north to meet the needs of the City related to this site.
Similarly, if the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s proposal requires fair share
payment for off-site roadway improvements, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. would
like to know the cost thereof, but philosophically sees no reason not
to pay for improvements it benefits from.
2. History of Development of this Site and the Additional Adjacent
Property to the North Owned by Mr. Forbragd
As City staff points out, when Mr. Forbragd sought to develop this
site and his adjacent property. he and his experts determined that the
site adjacent to Highway 55 could not be developed for CL uses,
because there was no market for such uses in the foreseeable future.
Mr. Forbragd sought to have this site reguided to LA -3 (High Medium
Density). The Planning Commission agreed on a 6 to 1 vote.
However, as shown in the Council minutes in the staff report, the City
Council rejected the Planning Commission's recommendation. The
overwhelmingly expressed reason wsa that the proposed residential use
did not create enough tax base for the City. The minutes state:
Councilmember Ricker expressed concern about the loss of
commercial base to support the residential development in
Plymouth; this proposal would reduce that base, and could have
negative fiscal impacts.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated the proposed guiding was not the
highest and best land use for this corner.
Mr. Forbragd's representative met with Blair Tremere to discuss
possible retail reguiding and was informed that if the City were to
consider retail guiding at this site, it would be better to have a
proposed end user under contract so the City would know what the end
retail user would be if the City approved the reguiding. That was
understandable. Mr. Forbragd thereafter proceeded to obtain
preliminary plat approval for the remainder of the property. leaving
this present site for future development. He was approached by
Wal-Mart Stores. Inc.. which had determined that this was the only'
site in the City with the appropriate size, visibility and central
location for a major retail store; an additional positive feature is
the adjacency to City Center and downtown Plymouth. This retail store
would clearly be the highest and best use of the property. Mr. Lee
Maxfield, a well known market analyst, confirmed that this site
otherwise would remain vacant for at least 13 years (and perhaps
longer) if it remained guided CL (see report in your packet).
Mayor Kim Bergman
City Council Members
Chairman Michael Stulberg
Planning Commission Members
January 17, 1992
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Meanwhile, the City Council was debating whether or not to extend
sanitary sewer to properties west of this area because of the City
Council's concern that additional residential development would not
pay its way, and would have a negative impact on the City's finances
and may increase the School District's taxes on the citizens of
Plymouth because of additional school children.
Mr. Forbragd concluded that a Wal-Mart development at this site would
provide substantial and immediate increase of tax base, without
creating the demand for City and School District Services as
residential would. He entered into a purchase agreement with Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc., contingent upon development approval by the City.
3. The Wal-Mart Development would be good for the City. We believe that
all concerns of the staff and Planning Commission can be adequately
addressed to the City's satisfaction.
The biggest concern seems to be that if the reguiding and rezoning is
approved, Wal-Mart may not be the end user. We beleive this concern
is a procedural one which can be adequately addressed by the Council.
Alternative ways of handling this procedure are as follows:
A. Any reguiding and rezoning need not be approved by the City .
Council until the Planning Commission and City Council have seen
and approved of the entire detailed and final development plan,
including the appropriate developer's agreement to ensure that
Wal-Mart binds itself to specific on-site improvements and
payment of benefitting off-site improvements.
Moreover, Mr. Forbragd can and will concurrently modify his final
residential plat to make those changes required by the City, if
any, to provide additional buffers, create wetland compensation,
etc..
B. In the alternative to the procedure suggested above and although
procedurally we do not think it is necessary, if the City wanted
to do so, any final reguiding and rezoning of this could be
contingent upon Wal-Mart Stores, Inc's completing the agreed-upon
improvements by a date certain, or the City could reguide and
rezone the property back to the original CL. Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc. and Mr. Forbragd agree to sign an agreement with the City to
that affect and to waive any right to object to such a reversion
back to the original CL. In that way, the City will be assured
of having only a specific City approved retail store at this
site. This procedure is used throughout the country by cities
which want greater control over the development process.
Mayor Kim Bergman
City Council Members
Chairman Michael Stulberg
Planning Commission Members
January 17, 1992
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4. Response to Certain Specific Comments or Questions in the City Staff's
A. End Use - Staff had suggested to us previously and stated in
their report that a complete end use development Plan at this
point is not desirable. That is fine with us, but we do not want
our request rejected because the City does not have all the
details of the proposed end land use.
In any event, we would rather have a "concept" recommendation of
approval from the Planning Commission if the Commission does not
want to make a formal recommendation of approval at this time.
We could then see if the City Council conceptually agrees with
the proposed reguiding and thereafter return to the Planning
Commision to work out the details of the formal approvals.
B. Wetlands - We would be filling one acre of wetland which has been
approved by the Army Corps of Engineers. If the City determines
that replacement of wetland is needed, we can do so on this site
or on the adjacent property owned by Mr. Forbragd. This is a
development detail which we know we can work out to the City's
satisfaction.
C. Compatibility with Proposed Adjacent Residential Uses - Because
the property be developed by Mr. Forbragd to the north is still
in the platting process. Mr. Forbragd has agreed to modify the
lot layouts and buffer areas, as may be necessary at the City's
request to ensure compatibility with this project. We are
confident we can meet such concerns the City may have.
D. Timing of CL Development - It is interpreted that if the property
remains guided as CL, there would not be a market for that use
until at least 13 years (see Maxfield's report). However, this
is not the reason why this reguiding should be approved; it is at
least a relevant factor to be considered.
E. Impact on Other CR -2 Property - We have seen no information that
would show or tend to show that the developmetn of a Wal-Mart
Store on this site would negatively impact other vacant CR -2
property. This is a unique site with its visibility and
proximity to the City Center. A Wal-Mart Store needs a large
site of this size with this visibility in the central area of the
City. No other CR -2 site meets these locational and size
criteria.
Mayor Kim Bergman
City Council Members
Chairman Michael Stulberg
Planning Commission Members
January 17, 1992
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F. Benefits to the City - Of course, this proposal benefits
Wal-Mart; otherwise, Wal-Mart would not be proposing it.
However, the City will benefit for the reasons noted herein and
in our prior submissions to the City.
G. Highest and Best Use - We do not think any other possible use
could be developed on this site that is a higher or better use
than this proposal. There is no information to the contrary.
H. Impact on Other Elements of the Comprehensive Plan - The only
possible impact relates to traffic. However, the traffic
engineers report shows that the adjacent roadway system could
support this amendment, with the addition of the proposed
off-site and on-site improvements.
I. Future Taxes - Mr. Maxfield finds that this property will not
otherwise be developed for at least 13 years. The loss of
revenue to the City will be substantial during that time period
(see report by Publicorp in your packet). We beleive that the
City Council has clearly directed this site should be developed
to the "Highest and Best Use" to maximize the City's tax base
(see prior Council minutes relating to this site). That is good
planning and this proposal meets this goal.
J. Pedestrian Traffic Areas - Because there will be a semaphore on
Vicksburg at 36th, we believe that pedestrians can easily access
to this project.
K. Other Issues - There will undoubtedly.be other issues, concerns
and questions raised during the Public Hearing; we hope to
satisfactorily address these on January 22, 1992.
5. SUMMARY
Because of the planning flexibility related to this site, i.e.,
unplatted land to the north owned by Mr. Forbragd, we believe we can
modify this proposed End Use Plan to meet the City's needs. However,
we cannot suggest such changes.for your review and approval without
your input.
Mayor Kim Bergman
City Council Members
Chairman Michael Stulberg
Planning Commission Members
January 17. 1992
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We hope that, at the January 22, 1992 meeting, we can discuss these matters
and. if necessary, modify our plans to meet City needs. Please contact me if
you find a need for additional information we should provide prior to the
meeting.
Kindest regards.
McCOMBS FRANK ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC.
Michael J. Gair
MG:jmj
cc: Mr. Charles Dillerud, Community Development Director
Mr. Bruce Malkerson, Esq.
Mr. Carl Ownbey, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Mr. Terry Gibson, Raul Walters Properties
Mr. Eugene Forbragd