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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-06-1992CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM MARCH 6, 1992 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH: MARCH 9 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Discuss 1992 - 1996 Capital Improvement Program ---------------------------------------------------- MARCH 16 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM City Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers ---------------------------------------------------- MARCH 21 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Council Conference Room ---------------------- L 23 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - AREA 4 City Council Chambers ---------------------------------------------------- MARCH30 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - AREA 2 City Council Chambers ---------------------------------------------------- 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM March 6, 1992 Page 2 2. CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE: 1) Monday, March 9, 5:30 p.m. - -Initiative and Referendum Subcommittee, Large Office Area Conference Room. 2) Monday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. - Charter Commission, Council conference room. Agenda attached. (M-2) 3) Monday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. - Subcommittee on Form and Structure, Large Office Area Conference Room. 3. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 -p.m. The Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3) 4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4) 5. PRAC -- Thursday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-5) 6. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - 1992 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE -- Tuesday, March 24. The League's annual Legislative Conference will be held at the St. Paul Radisson Hotel, St. Paul. The agenda and registration material is attached. Council members who will be attending should contact Laurie. (M-6) 7. METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS -- Thursday March 12. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission will present it final study results on the systemwide infiltration/inflow evaluation project at a public information scheduled for Thursday, March 12 from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Park City Hall. (M-7) 8. FOLK ARTS CELEBRATION -- Saturday, March 21. The Plymouth International Folk Arts Celebration will be held at the Wayzata East Junior High from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Attached is a letter sent to Plymouth Homeowner Associations on the event, together with a flyer which lists the schedule of entertainment for the day. (M-8) 9. 'DESIGN IN THE SUBURBS' -- The American Institute of Architects, is sponsoring a four-part series of panel discussions entitled "Design in the Suburbs" which will address Working Places, Living Places, Shopping Places and Playing Places in the suburban areas of Minneapolis. The first session, covering Living Places, will be held April 9, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the Centennial Lakes CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM March 6, 1992 Page 3 Center in Edina. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. Please contact Laurie if -you plan to attend. (M-9) 10. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council calendars for MARCH and APRIL are attached. (M-10) FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. ABSENTEE VOTING PROCEDURES -- On Tuesday, February 18, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners extended their ,authorization of the non -qualification absentee voting procedures. The timeframe covered by this extension is February 18, 1992 through November 30, 1992. With this extension any eligible voter in the county may now choose between voting by absentee ballot or by voting in person at the polls on election day. Hennepin County has asked cities to report on the number of absentee ballot applications received under these new provisions in each of the 1992 elections. A report will then be forwarded to the Legislature after November 30, 1992. 2. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY -- Attached is a brochure the Secretary of State has published -to assist voters with questions on the April 7 Presidential Primary. The brochures are also available at the customer service counter. 3. PETITION FOR TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT -- Attached is a petition received by Frank Boyles from residents in the vicinity of County Road 6 and State Highway 101. The request is for improved transit service. From telephone conversations with some of the petitioners, it appears that there is a belief that the Dial -A -Ride service is not conveniently available. The cost for Dial -A -Ride at $1.50 or $2.00 per trip is also viewed as too much. Some residents have requested the City consider discounting fares for students, children and/or senior citizens. Our present policy is to allow free trips for children 5 years and under. Above this age bracket, all riders pay the same amount. It is possible that individuals who have signed this petition will attend the March 16 Plymouth Forum. In any case, the petition has been forwarded to Morley/National Bus Company with a request that recommendations and cost implications be provided which might help us to be more responsive to the transit needs of the individuals contained in the petition. . We have also asked Morley/National to suggest how we might convert petitioners to customers. (I-3) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM March 6, 1992 Page 4 4. FENCE DAMAGE COMPLAINT -- Mr. Jerry Hagberg, 15900 - 29th Avenue North, has asked that the City repair his chain link fence which he believes was damaged because of the city's efforts to clean the Vicksburg Lane trail lying parallel to it. City staff members investigated the original claim, as did the City's insurance carrier. The complaint was denied on the basis that it was not apparent that the City had caused the fence damage. Mr. Hagberg called Frank Boyles to appeal this decision. Frank asked that pictures be taken of Mr. Hagberg's fence together with other fences in Plymouth not adjacent to areas where mechanical snow clearing operations could cause damage. Our findings were that: 1) The pictures show that the damage to Mr. Hagberg's fence, i.e., the deflection or bowing of the fence. fabric is toward rather than away from the trail. If our snowblower caused the damage, the fence fabric would have deflected away from the trail, in the direction that the snow was blown. 2) The pictures show that there are numerous other cyclone fences in the community (including city - owned fences) which have suffered similar damage. Most are not adjacent to City trails, streets, private drives or other sources which would suggest that mechanized equipment caused the damage. For these reasons, Frank contacted Mr. Hagberg, indicating that he concurred with both the Risk Manager and the insurance company's findings. Mr. Hagberg has been advised of the name and telephone number of a fence repair contractor who will be doing work for the city in hopes that this will help him to receive the most economical repair work. This information is shared with the Council since it is possible that Mr. Hagberg will approach•Council members on this issue. 5. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, February 28, development signs were installed at the following locations: The southwest corner of Medina Road and County Road 24 (92006). Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow a 25 foot front setback in the Seven Ponds Third Addition. 9905 - 13th Avenue North. (92008) Scott Young is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the Young's Gymnastics Academy for a participative athletic facility in the Industrial District. W CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM March 6, 1992 Page 5 These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their March 11 meeting. A development sign was also installed at: 3900 Vinewood Lane. Cottonwood Plaza owner and tenants are requesting approval of a Variance to increase the size of the existing pylon sign at Cottonwood Plaza. This request will be .heard by the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals at their Tuesday, March 10 meeting. 6. INVEST NORTHWEST AWARD -- The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is soliciting nominations of individuals and organizations for their "Invest Northwest" awards. The a';ards are to recognize individuals organizations who have i.:4de a significant contribution to meeting human services needs in the Northwest Hennepin area. Nominations will be accepted through March 19, with the award being presented at the NWHHS Council's annual dinner meeting on April 16. Additional information on the awards and a nomination form is attached. (I-6) 7. ATTORNEY BILLING -- Attached is the billing summary from the Holmes and Graven firm for the month of January. (I- 7) 8. CUSTOMER SERVICE EFFORTS: A. CUSTOMER SERVICE TASK FORCE INITIATED -- Eight employees representing all City departments have formed a task force to consider customer service issues. The committee has initially met on a weekly basis to -discuss ideas to improve service, and committee members recently attended. a three hour seminar on "The Essentials of Excellent Customer Service." The Committee is considering a broad range of issues, including interior and exterior signage, telephone and counter customer assistance, policies and procedures that enhance customer service, inter- and intra- departmental communication to better serve customers, methods of providing our services, and employee training and recognition to ensure customer service. B. REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS RECEIVED -- Attached for each Councilmember's use are two refrigerator magnets. The blue one displays commonly used telephone numbers for Plymouth city offices. The white one provides the phone numbers for Plymouth Metrolink and Plymouth CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM March 6, 1992 Page 6 Dial -A -Ride. The magnets will be available at our customer counters, in our new resident packets, and at Plymouth town meetings. They are also available for Councilmembers to take with them when visiting homeowner associations or other community groups-. C. 15 MINUTE CUSTOMER PARKING STALLS MARKED -- Four 15 - minute customer parking stalls have been marked in the City Center upper parking lot. This suggestion from the Customer Service Task Force was implemented this week. They are being well used by visitors to City Center. (I-8) 9. FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- The attached new release soliciting applicants for the Financial Advisory Committee was sent to the Sailor, Weekly News and Northwest Community television. A message is also appearing on the City's channel 37. (I-9) 10. MINUTES a. Planning Commission, February 12, 1992. (I-10) 11. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Information on calls received on the City's customer service line is attached. (I-11) 12. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letters from Plymouth residents regarding the Zoning Ordinance change for the Hennepin Adult Corrections Facility. I have sent a letter to each of the residents acknowledging their letter. (I -12a) b. Letters sent to. the Imperials Hills and the Oakwood Hills Homeowners Associations asking their help for information from their residents on vandalism occurring at the Imperial Hills Park. (I -12b) c. Letter to Greg Oly, from Eric Blank, on the maintenance of the speed skating rink at Parkers Lake. (I -12c) d. Memo from Laurie Rauenhorst concerning a call received from a Town Meeting Area 4 resident. (I -12d) e. Memo from Frank Boyles concerning the attendance by Mr. Ron Rosensway, 5105 Oakview Lane, at the March 16 Plymouth Forum to discuss the train horn noise issue during evening and morning hours with the Council. (I -12e) f. Letter from Senator McGowan, to City Manager, discussing various issues before the 1992 legislative session. (I -12f) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM March 6, 1992 Page 7 , g. Letter from Maple Grove City Administrator, Jon Elam, proposing a joint meeting of the Plymouth and Maple Grove City Councils to discuss city activities and issues of concern. (I -12g) h. Letter to Governor Arne Carlson from Mayor Bergman in response to the Governor's letter inviting input on the state's budget shortfall. (I -12h) James G. Willis City Manager 10 PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION Tentative Agenda Monday, March 9, 1992 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes of February 10, 1992 Meeting IV. Reports of Committees A. Form and Structure B. Finance, Budget, Administration C. Transition and Miscellaneous Issues D. Initiative and Referendum V. Work Schedule for Charter Preparation VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn DJK30612 PL100-112 1 CIM WP 6'92 m�3 BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 TUESDAY, March 10, 1992 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Jerome and Betty Begin. Variance to increase the surface area of a freestanding business sign from 96 square feet to 200 square feet for a property located at 3900 Vinewood Lane North (Cottonwood Plaza Shopping Center). (03-01-92) 4. ADJOURNMENT CIM PAR 6'92 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1992 3400 Plymouth Boulevard CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered 'to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC FORUM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2.* CONSENT AGENDA 3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PUBLIC HEARING 6:45 P.M. 7:00 P.M. A. Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Planned Unit Development Plan Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow 25 foot front yard setback on all lots in Seven Ponds Third Addition located at the southwest corner of Medina Road and County Road 24 (92006) B. Young's Gymnastics Academy, Inc. Conditional Use Permit for a participative athletic use (gymnastic school) at 9837 -13th Avenue North (92008) C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Adult Correction Facilities D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Trash Enclosures E. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Outdoor Advertising 5. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Shopping Center Signage 6. ADJOURNMENT "- '-A VM MAR 6 T2 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission March 12, 1992, 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Ca11*to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Accept annual report 5. Unfinished Business a. Update on milfoil - Parkers Lake b. Update on construction projects C. d. 6. New Business a. Park maintenance overview - Mark Peterson b. Volunteer program discussion C. d. e. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjournment Next regular PRAC meeting - April 9, 1992 M-� GIM MAR 6 '92 League of Minnesota Cities 183 University Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101 (612) 227-5600 Legislative conference brings city officials together Will the state raid the local government trust fund to balance its budget? Will the Dyrstad Commission on Local and State Government Relation's findings`affect the way cities do business? Will the Legislature place a constitutional amendment on the ballot for transportation funding? Find out about these and other important issues affecting cities at the 1992 Legislative conference on March 24, 1992 at the St. Paul Radisson Hotel. The message to legislators this year, is "DON'T BUST THE TRUST. " We need to wot.. ,logether to communi- cate this important message to all legislators. There is strength in numbers, so come to St. Paul to attend the Legislative Conference and Capitol rally. Help protect the trust t, ig and tell legislators about the important services cities provide. :. After the Capitol rally, city officials are encouraged to visit their legislators and share with them the importance of maintaining the trust --not only the local government trust fund, but the trust between the state and cities. So don't delay, register today. DON'T BUST THE TRUST CIM MAR 6'92 CM FEB 2,?'Q 1992 Legislative Conference Agenda 8:00 a.m. Registration opens 9:00 a.m. Presidential message Pete Solinger, LMC President, I Councilmember, Rochester 9:15 a.m. State revenues and the local government trust fund Commissioner John Gunyou, Day Department of Finance 10:30 a.m. Capitol rally, Capitol Rotunda Da *Governor Arne Carlson Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe Arrival Date Departure Date Senate Minority Leader Duane Benson 11:15 a.m. Individual meetings with legislators Accommodations will not be confirmed without a check for the first night's deposit or use (City officials should make I your Amex or Diners Club credit card number to guarantee your reservation. You will be appointments to see their legislators I charged for the first night N reservations are not canceled 48 hours prior to arrival. during this time) 12:15 p.m. Luncheon I Expiration data (Please chock one) GIM FEB 2 a *99 House Speaker Dee Long I I House Minority Leader Terry Dempsey 1:45 p.m. Report on the commission on local and state government relations Radisson Hotel St Paul Lt. GovernorJoanell Dyrstad 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Pay equity I $0 Double (2 people) St Paul, MN 55101 I Commissioner Linda Barton, Department of Employee Relations 4:15 p.m. Concurrent sessions M` Annexation "Review of Annexation Legislative Proposals" *Sen. Randy Kelly, Vice chair, Judiciary; Member, Economic Development and Housing; Member, Takes; Member, Metro Affairs Environment "Review of Environmental Legislation" *Sen. Steve Morse, Chair, Legislative Commission on Water; Chair, Environmental Division, Finance; Member, Environment and Natural Resources Transportation "Perspectives on Dedication of Funding for Transportation Systems" Fred Corrigan, Executive Director, Minnesota Transportation Alliance Jack Nawrocki, President, Southern Minnesota Highway Improvement Association 5:15 p.m. Reception for city officials and legislators * Invited to speak 1992' Legislative Conference Registration 1992 Legislative Conference Housing Organization LeagueofMinnesotaChies City (Please print or type) I Name Title I Function 1992 Legislative Conference Dates March23-24.1992 Name TitleI All requests forthe above group must be received by March9.1992 I Name Title I Please print or type) Name Company st trs Registration fee: $75.00 advance Address $85.00 ort -site ( City 9 State_Zip I Sharingroomwith No. of persons Advance Registration I Signature PhoneNumber Deadline—March 17, 1992 I I 1 71 I Month Day Year Arrival Time Month Da Year Arrival Date Departure Date Check in time 3:00 P.M. Check out time 12:00 P.M. Accommodations will not be confirmed without a check for the first night's deposit or use Fee includes conference registration, luncheon, and g I your Amex or Diners Club credit card number to guarantee your reservation. You will be evening reception with legislators invited. I charged for the first night N reservations are not canceled 48 hours prior to arrival. I Credit card ft` Amex p Diners Clubp Visap Mastercard p Make check payable and mail to I Expiration data (Please chock one) GIM FEB 2 a *99 League of Minnesota Cities I I special Reduced Ratan for bFIM �'92 Make check paya a and to e 183 UniversityAvenue East Members Only Radisson Hotel St Paul St. Paul, MN 55101 I $69 Single it East Kellogg Blvd. I $0 Double (2 people) St Paul, MN 55101 I Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612 222-8423 February 20, 1992 Mr. James Willis City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447; , .f Dear Mr. Willis: After two years of study, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) is completing the Systemwide Infiltration/Inflow (1/I) Evaluation. The final project report will document the significance of I/I in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and present options for incentive and disincentive programs to reduce I/I. The project team will present the findings and conclusions of the study at two upcoming public information meetings. We invite you to attend one of these meetings to discuss the results of the Systemwide I/I Evaluation. An agenda for the meetings is enclosed. The meetings will be held: Wednesday, March 11, 1992 Thursday, March 12, 1992 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dakota County Library 1340 Wescott Road Eagan, MN Community Room 452-9600 Brooklyn Park City Hall 5200 85th Avenue North (85th and Regent) Brooklyn Park, MN 424-8000 We look forward to seeing you at our final community meetings on the Systemwide I/I Evaluation. Thank you for your participation over the last two years. If you ;rave any questions about the meetings, please call Wayne Rikala, Project Manager, MWCC, at 229-2127. Very truly yours, Pauline Langsdorf Senior Communications Officer Attachment cc: Charles Weaver, Chair, MWCC Paul McCarron, Commissioner, MWCC 2 3'� Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer cim 1lpfto 6'92 �� i METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION SYSTEMWIDE INFILTRATION/INFLOW EVALUATION PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS March 11 and 12, 1992 AGENDA • Welcome and Introduction • Purpose of Systemwide I/I Evaluation • Study Results I/I Quantities — Local System — MWCC Interceptors I/I Impacts — Treatment Plants — Interceptor System Potential Cost Savings Resulting from I/I Reduction Incentive and Disincentive Programs for I/I Reduction • Conclusions and Recommendations CIM MpR b 9 Galt FEB 2 $' March 3, 1992 SUBJECT: FOLK ARTS CELEBRATION Dear President: The City of Plymouth will sponsor the Plymouth International Folk Arts Celebration on Sat., March 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Wayzata - East Junior High, 12000 Ridgemount Ave. Please let members of your association know about this special event. At the celebration, attendees will have a chance to sample a variety of folk artist performances. Entertainment will include storytelling, dance, vocal and instrumental performances. In addition, folk artists will demonstrate, display and sell their ethnic folk crafts. Refreshments will be available. Children 12 and under are free. Admission for teens and adults is $1. I have attached a flyer which lists the schedule of entertainment for the day. As always, I appreciate your help in sharing this information with your association's members. Sincerely, Helen LaFave Communications Coordinator CIM MAR 6'92 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 zn2 6sc c m el \\w !aL w 'aL L �� pis, d\rte �is�1 ►: �i r//ems !d1f /ri 0, P LYMO UTH IN RNATI(DNAL FOLKARTS GLEBRATION NI, 6 '0 L LN. 01. . o SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1992 0 10 AM - 5 PM rz WAYZATA EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL �l j 12000 RIDGEMOUNT AVENUE, PLYMOUTH 9, .A L $1.00 ADMISSION FOR ADULTS AND TEENS --CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE N L i r PERFORMANCES BY PROFESSIONAL FOLK ARTISTS r - Y/, k. % \L FOLK ARTS CRAFTS AND ETHNIC FOODS FOR SALE' AhZ r / , 600 SPONSORED BY: BURNET REALTY, SCHNEIDER USA AND CITY OF PLYMOUTH IZ 5 S -CHNEIDER *MADE POSSIBLE BY A GRANT PROVIDED BY TI -E W44ESM STATE ARTS BOARD TWD" AN APPROPRIATION BY TEE MM MOTh STATE LEGISLATLIRIE rl wr/ OR r/ rn o rr�r,,s�r,,�,1 LLLIW cim mAn 6 Performance Schedule,.- chedule.-10:15 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Swedish Day All -Girl Choir „r 11:30 a.m.- 12:30p.m.` Nothando Zulu- An African American Story Teller 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Rincon Vel Flamenco-- Flamenco Dance Troupe 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Koivun Kaiku - Finnish Musical Group . s 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Videki Hungarian Dancers - Couples Dance Group ; Folk artists will be displaying and selling their crafts ' - throughout the day. s Food vendors will be serving from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. .`xr .r. ;.^h . ` ,.t: , i.s t.,r •(a • i • , l r . 4s w - x•, y.. n ar yi '..i'sr�a•.>w 5 s.•. _ °. ria. { w2r'i• _7'.r �4< -. ,. •ij �Tr • .,�^='' 34'- .•i',w..rry�e.!ie!•�k'k,.+ .t: '�:... 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Federated Department Stores, inc.. `'~"';' formerly Project Manager for The Andersen Group Architects, Ltd. and Hodne / Kipp Architects Planners. _ .' ;•„ ,, = �•:z � - •- u *_-k:'• `. `!!.flv`••Yvl.�•!_:J �f '�•.?.St j}.,, �y^, �1�-Y-,�y.. - C � a Y ... • �,�,., ..y,•;, ,� ; . „fit Panelists: Maxfield ` ." -=" a. �;;, �.:...•_ '�;.: ,.:'_' .-Lee ,<^_ rte.:; �. c N Multi -family: Existing to New ''D = President of The Maxfield Group, a full service marketresearch firm �` • ;'- .' Bill Schatzlein - "Rehabilitation of Existing Suburban Housing Stock",. .:.. �' . - President: Schatzlein Associates ' • 4 :- = .- - e :- ;, = Executive Director: Affordable Suburban Apartment Partnership _ _ Larry La ukka F ''r:` • f :. : �� . �a_; ; �: _ ':'" : ; f "Suburban Mixed Use! Housing" President: Laukka.Development Company - Y Active in residential development since 1962 completing 6,000 dwelling units _ ` t and homesites including Edinborough, Edina and Riverhills, Burnsville ` '= 'i>...+; . Arvid Elness FAIR' : •:: '.�= '_=. Y: ; .: - :., `,� Seniors Housing in the Suburbs,!.,' President: Arvid Elness Architects, Inc. s . Regional Vice President: National Association for Senior Living Industry ' President: AIA Minnesota ?- - -- ------- DESIGN in the SUBURBS: LIVING PLACES DESIGN Sponsored by AIA Minneapolis, a chapter of The American Institute of Architects:, :z Cost $5.00 (make checks payable to AIA Minneapolis) Please return this portion of form by 1 April 1992 to:. _. ^' - ''ki'•° V ,�_ W: ` ' s _ ; . Gina Sekelsky, AIA Minnesota, 275 Market Street, Minneapolis MN 55405'. _ , Name Firm - ,;.� - _ -• '�• _ �: _ ��t_ - • CIM 6'92 �.... _-.. -- __ ._ _. .. .. - _- _ ..._ _ .- ._ .1 a. _. .-'_t"�_. ........ -... ._- r..^.1.'.. .. _ V. ••'L.:.... d '.tt:�. ..;;� :L: .... 1. - (n-�c COUNCIL CALENDAR: MARCH 9 - 22 March 1992 March 9 5:00pm **COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 5:30pm CHARTER SUBCMT 7:00pm CHARTER COMMISSION March 10 7:00pm BOARD OF ZONING March 11 7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION March 12 7:00pm PRAC March 13 March 161 6:30pm PLYMOUTH FORUM 7:00pm COUNCIL:MEETING:.:'.: >'..- 7:00pm **CHARTER SUBCMT J. :TUESDAY:`.J-: March mi17I 11 7:00pm Water Quality Comttee March 181 j March 19 6:30pm HRA :. FRIDAY::':. March 201 M T W•l Tv lF S S 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Emomwo *Revised Meeting/Event **New Meeting/Event lfjl 11 M T W T F S S elm 0 6,92 3/6/1992 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 elm 0 6,92 3/6/1992 �P. \ — i -o COUNCIL CALENDAR: MARCH 23 - APRIL 5 March -April 1992 March 23 ":.`WONDAY March 30 7:00pm TOWN- MTG AREA'4 :::.:<'. :'.':::':>;`:.:' '<. 7:GOpm:TOWN MTG:=:AREA 2': March 24 1:.>:TUESDAY -..-> I March 31 League of MN Cities - Legislative Conference 11 March 25 IWF=DNESDAY April 1 6:45pm PLAN FORUM 7:00pm PLAN COMM. March 26 THURSDAY :. April 21 March 27 '..FRIDAY ; April 3 M T W T F S S . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 *Revised Meeting/Event **New Meeting/Event A *Revised Meeting/Event **New Meeting/Event P& M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 CiM MAR 6'92 3/6/1992 A CiM MAR 6'92 3/6/1992 COUNCIL CALENDAR: April 1992 m_o APRIL 6 - 19 April 6 DAY:-.' Customer Counter Open until 7 p.m. - Absentee Vote 7:00pm CHARTER COMMISSION —7.00pm -COUNCIL- MEETING: April 7 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY April 8 7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00pm BOARD OF ZONING DAY April 9 I:THURSDAY-. 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It LiC/ U 1 u� lQ (l CO C o /I U�nipc� CIM. 6'92 CIM MAR 6'92 NORTHWEST HENNEPIN MEMO TO: MEMO FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Community Members HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council February 20, 1992 Invest Northwest° Awards We need your help to identify people and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to improving the lives of residents of Northwest Hennepin through helping to make human services more available and accessible. This is your chance to thank those people and organizations who have made a significant contribution to meeting human needs in Northwest Hennepin area. Please consider which person(s) and/or organization(s) you could nominate for the award. Please base your nominations on the following criteria: 1) Innovation and creativity in meeting human service needs 2) Sustained activity in meeting human service needs over a period of time (not necessarily in just one role or capacity) 3) Inspiration of others to get involved in meeting human service needs 4) Tangible progress resulting from the person or organization's activity. Nominees can be individuals or organizations from the non- profit, business, government, church or other sectors of the Northwest Hennepin Community. One to five members of the Northwest Hennepin 'community will be recognized for their substantial contribution to human services in the Northwest area. Advisory Commissioners, Executive Board members and staff of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council are not eligible. The nominations will be reviewed by a committee made up of citizen representatives (from our Advisory Commission) and city representatives (from our member cities). Notification of awards will take place in the beginning of April and recipients will be honored at the annual meeting of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. Thank you for your assistance in giving thanks back to our community! BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER ' NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS 7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (612) 493-2802 Cim a 6'92 INVEST NORTHWEST AWARD' NOMINATION FORM f. Your Name: Your Phone Number: Name of Nominee*: Address of Nominee: Phone Number of Nominee: 1) How has the nominee made a difference? 2) Describe how the nominee has demonstrated innovation and creativity in meeting human service needs in Northwest Hennepin: 3) Please provide any additional information about ways in which the nominee has been involved in meeting human service needs in Northwest Hennepin. (years of service, length of commitment and specific examples of service): * Nominee may be an individual or an organization. CSM 6'92 4) Describe how the nominee has inspired others to get involved in meeting human service needs: 5) Describe tangible indicators of progress in Northwest Hennepin resulting from the nominees activity. Nominations are due in the office of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council by 4:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 1992. RETURN TO: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 7601 Kentucky Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 QUESTIONS? CALL: 493-2802 GIM MAR 6 9 HOLMES &GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 tAbbory Center, Mfnneepoff,, Mfm*uAa &%M Telephone 612/8974= C L I E N T S U M M A R Y City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 February 26, 1492M iAR. FED. I. D. 41-1225694 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Matter 11 Prosecution Office Time 12 Prosecution Court Time 29 HRA * 32A General - Administration * 32CD General - Community Development * 32F General - Finance * 32PS General - Public Safety * 32PW General - Public Works 37 County Road 6 Eminent Domain Project 250 42 Codification 45 v Begin (Cottonwood Plaza) 51 v Larry Begin 53 Cartway Land Registration 65 Complaint Draft 71 Schmidt Lake Road Eminent Domain - Project 705 95 v. Marcus Real Estate Development Corporation 97 McGraw Condemnation (Project 948) Services 6,371. 50 3,976.00 266.00 2, 147. 00 2,678.50 95.00 133.00 2, 468. 00 370.50 312.50 2,332.00 142.50 1,516.50 2,601.50 19.00 969.00 389.50 *Continued On NPYt Panaa- Di gib. 802.01 214.50 0.00 50.80 3. 80 0.00 0.80 15-56 48. 88 0.00 407.60 0.00 18.60 0.00 0.00 95. 33 Total $7, 173. 51 $4,190.50 1266. 00 $2.,197.80 $2,682.30 S95.00 $133.80 $244e3.56 $419.38 $312.50 $2, 739. 60 $142.50 $1,535. 10 $2s601..50 $19.00 $1,064.33 95.68 $485.18 CIM MR 6'92 HOLMES &GRAVEN CHARTERED 476 Filbbury Comer, Mism"Ib, Minnesota SS40! Telephone 412/ 434 C L I E N T S U M M A R Y City of Plymouth February 261 1992 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 FED. I.D. 41 -1225694 ------------------------------------------------------------ 98 Northwest Truck Sewer Condemnation (Project 014) 104 McGraw v. City 107 Library Acquisition Project 103 112 Charter Commission 118 Stebbins Appeal 119 Bond Redemptions 121 State Versus Hoseth 122 Thompson versus City of Plymouth 123 Beachem Appeal 125 Ella Appeal 44.00 171.00 180.50 883.50 581.00 134.00 14.00 1, 801. 50 217.00 112.00 1.87 0.00 6.61 29.96 2.00 67.47 0.00 194.90 0.00 0.00 $145.87 $171.00 s 187. 11 3913. 46 $583.00 $201.47 $14.00 $1,996.40 $217.00 $112. 00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Client PL100 Totals: $31,026.50 $2,056.37 $33,082.87 Retainer credit: - $ 521.00 Total due: 1_32:561.87 1 declare, under penalty of law that this account, claim or demand Is just and correct and that no part of it has been paid. GIM MAR 6 '92 8 nat re oW<L#nant Z b CITY OF .FLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 3, 1992 TO: City Center Employees FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager SUBJECT: 15 MINUTE CUSTOMER PARKING In an effort to serve our customers more conveniently, we have installed four 15 minute customer parking spaces in the upper level parking lot. They are the first four -spaces in the upper level lot on either side of the center island just past the handicapped stalls. You can help ensure that these parking spaces work as intended in two ways. As you have a chance, observe whether they are used. Also, be sure to pass along any comments, positive or negative, that you receive from customers about -them. You can also help customers honor the 15 minute time limit by making every effort to expedite their business here at City Center. Thank you for your continuing support of our Customer Service Program• and for the neat ideas which have been offered to the Customer Service Task Force. JW:kec O'w .MAR 6 '92 N FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 1992 f PO PLYMOUTR FOR MORE INFORMATION Laurie Rauenhorst, 550-5014 CITY OF PLYMOUTH SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City of Plymouth is seeking applicants to serve on a newly formed Financial Advisory Committee. Individuals with financial or strategic planning backgrounds are encourL_-.d to apply. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Wed., March 25. For more information or to obtain an application, call 550-5014. -30- I'm MAR 692 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 12, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg and Commissioners Dennis Zylla (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Scott Syverson, Michael Wigley, Barb Stimson, and Roger Scherer. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Charles . Dillerud, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director Fred Moore, and Senior Clerk Typist Denise Hutt *MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Wigley, Seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Syverson to approve the January 22, 1992 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. MOTION carried on a 5-0 Vote. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Super Valu SUPER VALU STORES, INC. Stores, Inc. for a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat to (92002) replat Lot 1, Block 3, Plymouth Hills Addition into 3 separate lots, and a Variance from the sideyard setback requirements located at the southwest corner of Plymouth Boulevard and 36th Avenue North. Director Dillerud reviewed ,the January 29, 1992 staff report noting that a condition 'should be added to the resolution Setting Conditions relating to cross easements. Chairman Stulberg questioned why a building permit would be tied to sidewalk construction when there is an existing deferral from the previous Site Plan that permit expires in September, as listed as condition number 7 of the resolution for approving the Preliminary Plat . Director Dillerud stated that this would substitute for the previous deferral of the sidewalk construction. Chairman Stulberg stated that if no building permit was applied for, then the sidewalks'would'not get constructed. CIM 0 6'92 Planning Commission Minutes February 12, 1992 Page 16 Chairman Stulberg introduced Rick Sathre representing the petitioner. Chairman Stulberg questioned why the part of the sidewalk from the west end of 35th Avenue North to Vicksburg Lane was not constructed, and when will it be completed. Mr. Sathre responded that the petitioner hopes to put off construction as long as they dare because of the uncertainties of the library site. He stated the access that Cub has to Vicksburg Lane might have to be moved or shared and they would like to avoid any needless expense. He also stated that the September 24th date might be too soon. Chairman Stulberg stated that the sidewalk from the 35th Avenue North cul-de-sac to Vicksburg Lane was required and not deferred. Mr. Sathre stated that piece is the most difficult to , construct right now. Chairman Stulberg stated that they do have a Site Improvement Performance Agreement. Ms. Pat Groeper concurred that it can not be released until all work is completed, but would like to get clarification on some issues first. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as no one present to speak on this issue. City Engineer Faulkner stated some of the existing sidewalks and pedestrian ramps on the site need to be replaced. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stimson to recommend approval of, the Preliminary Plat and Subdivision Variance; Final Plat; and Setting Conditions with the addition of .Condition number 8 stating that "cross easements are required for all shared driveways and utilities" for Super Valu Stores, Inc. located at the southwest corner of Plymouth Boulevard and 36th Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 6-0 Vote. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Director Dillerud introduced- the Capital Improvements Program. He stated that normally the Capital Improvements Program will start appearing before the Planning Commission in the late summer or early fall. He also stated that last year's Capital Improvements Program was held off by the City Council, and did not get approved until this year. Cm MAR 6'92 Planning Commission Minutes February 12, 1992 Page 17 Public Works Director Fred Moore gave an overview of Capital Improvements Program for 1992-1996. Commissioner Wigley asked if the City expects the same kind of problems with Schmidt Lake Road as they had with Northwest Boulevard. Director Moore stated that the DNR was involved in Northwest Boulevard and that is not the case with Schmidt Lake Road. Norbert Herby of 3430 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard asked if Zachary Lane is proposed to be a four lanes. Director Moore responded that there is a need for a four lane road. Mr. Herby stated much of the traffic on Zachary Lane is from people who want to avoid Highway 169. He also stated he did not feel that Zachary should be four lanes, and wants to keep the traffic out of the residential area. Commissioner Wigley questioned if any traffic counts had been done on the dirt portion of Xenium Lane to Rockford Road. He suggested that a traffic count be done, and pave the road if the count warrants it. Director Moore stated he did not think it was necessary. He stated that it could possibly be made into a one-way north or possibly close it. Commissioner Scherer questioned if Nathan Lane is proposed to go through from the railroad tracks to Bass Lake Road. Director Moore stated that they have not been granted a permit to go across the railroad tracks. He stated Nathan Lane may connect when the property owned by Astleford develops. Director Dillerud stated that the Floodplain and Zoning Ordinance public hearings are scheduled for February 26, 1.992. FEMA has approved the Floodplain Ordinance as presented in the handout. Commissioner Zylla asked why the City Council denied the proposed auto center. Director Dillerud stated that the City Council felt the use was not appropriate for this site. The City Council spoke to the applicant and explained that based on the downtown plan as it currently exists, the use would not be appropriate, but he may wish to resubmit at a later date. Meeting Adjourned at 8:25 p.m. CIM Kc V92 t�z Me4v-c = k CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE March 3, 1.992 MARGARET TORKELSON,'201 BALSAM LANE, 545-1549 PROBLEM: During the last snowfall the snowplow tore 'up a portion of the street in front of the caller's house, leaving behind chunks of asphalt. SOLUTION: Tom Vetsch dispatched a street division staff person to rake and shovel the debris out of the street and off of Ms. Torkelson's property line. He notified her .that this action had been taken. C1M %W 6.92 CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE March 5, 1992 DAVE FENNER, 4805 UNION TERRACE LANE COMMENT: The caller said that he was calling regarding the cablecasting of other community's council meetings on channel 37. He thinks it is an excellent service* and hopes that the City will continue it. aim 0 6'92 CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE March 5, 1992 PAT ENGIS, 4865 EVERGREEN LANE, 559-5108 PROBLEM: She asked if anyone knew what kind of "creatures have been tunneling" near the yards of people in the Schmidt Lake area. SOLUTION: The call was transferred via voice mail to Police Support Services Supervisor Steve Correll. CIM MAR 6'92 N "=Wpo M 55447 - ^o IS9 Mayor Kim Bergman City of Plymouth 3401 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Sir: I wish to relate to you how the area used to be 41 years ago. I may sound like an old women who can't bring herself to live in the present to you, but I hope not. Way back in the 1950s at the time I started to reside here, it was like being way up in the North woods. Parkers Lake was ruined by the existence of the Workhouse, but we had frogs so dense when it rained the road was covered by them. We had turtles from great big snappers to the little ones that would come up into my garden and lay their eggs. It was peaceful and quiet except for the crickets singing their song at dusk, and an occassional who who' from the owls in the trees. Their keeping the bunny population and rodents down was appreciated. Now all the neighbors trim their trees casting the owls'nesting places out. We had all kinds of birds to feed and watch nest --most of them are gone. The only ones at the bird feeder are the squirrels ruining it. Not to forget the animals --some like the skunks which were avoided at all cost --some like the deer which were fun to feed and watch. We had cranes and pheasants and the red wing black birds in abundance who flew up and down at sunset to feed on the bugs over the bay area. Today we have a populated area with people who don't care if they ruin the lake as long as they can fertilize their lawns to make them look like the lawns in Minneapolis. One neighbor fe 3 the ducks and in the fall I could hear him shooting them for his freezer. Another set traps to kill the chip munks; and another trapping the squirrels and driving out into the country to dump them off. Others have dogs and cats they let run at night and weekends -who kill the birds and go on the neighbors lawns to clean up. You are wondering why I am writing this? ;It is because I have seen people killing the ecology of this earth. You can't stop progress, but purhaps you can make people aware of,what is happening to this area. Awaken people what is being done, not only in the rain forests, but right in their own back yards. I truly wish I could have the frogs and turtles and my garden snake who ate the bugs and worms out of my garden back again. Maybe if people weren't so busy making a living, they would have more time to enjoy the little pleasures in life, and be aware of what their not being tolarant to putting up with was doing. The road they are contemplating laying across the Luce Line? I.thought. that was all settled. The Plymouth City Council allowing the.Aeult Correction Facility being expanded without a fight. Building'a* $14 million dollar jail in Minneapolis is far out enough-.. Sinc re� CIM�► �� w Ivadell Farrells _T_-1Qc"' s' �z CITY OF March 5, 1992 PLYMOUTH Ivadell Farrells 1155 Kingsview Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Farrells: Mayor Bergman shared a copy of your February 29 letter with me. You certainly have a kee insight into the value of our natural environment! I wish mure people had your sensitivity and appreciation for the delicate balance which exists between a sound environment and inappropriate development. Displacing of the living environment of various species is one of the real consequences of urban development. As we build roads, homes, schools, etc., we disrupt the natural environment which is so essential for many creatures. We disrupt the natural food chain through any number of means, including removal of habitat, as well as trapping, etc. I recall a den of red fox living near my home a number of years ago. Those fox are, of course, long gone. But we have more rabbits and raccoons! Hopefully, we in Plymouth will be able to find some space, modest as it may be, to provide reasonable habitat for some of I our friends of nature. We have so much to learn from them. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful concerns and remembrances of "pre -development" in Plymouth with us. Yours truly, J es G. Willis Cit. Manager es . -6'g2 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 March 2, 1992 All Plymouth Planning Commission Members and All Plymouth City Council Members Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 To Whom It May Concern: We would like to express our concerns regarding the zoning ordinance changes for the Hennepin County Adult Correction Facility. It is our desire that the adult corrections facility become a non -conforming use and that increased set back requirements be implemented. We are very concerned about the type of inmates housed in the facility. The current population consists of a number of major felons. We live just a few blocks from the facility and believe there should be some limit as to the type of felon housed there as well as more security. At the present time there is no fence whatsoever around the facility. Hopefully, there will be no major additions to the present set of buildings already located in our neighborhood. Please feel free to present this letter at the Planning Commission meeting on March 11, 1992. Sincerely, Frank and Arletta Adams 15215 - 9th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 two cim a 6'92 cim w 6'92 Jackie Gryczan 625 Niagara Lane N Plymouth, Mn 55447 March 2, 1992 Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn 55447 Dear City Council: I am writing this as a concerned citizen regarding the Adult Correction Facility. Please submit this letter to be recorded as part of the record for the March lith meeting regarding this issue. Before I moved into the neighborhood 2 1/2 years ago, I talked with the neighbors and Realtor about my concern of living so close to this facility. I was assured by all and many that there was never any problems or reason to be concerned with living by the facility. It did not have a "bad reputation". I have now become concerned with the Adult Facility for the following reasons.. 1) The proposed expansion plans. 2) The type of inmates. (major felons) 3) The escapes. This is a recreational area of Plymouth along with a heavy residential area. I feel this could become a risk for the area. 4) Increased undesirable traffic around the area. 5) Decreased home and property value because of the area becoming a "bad area". Please consider and share my concerns by seeing that this facility does not expand. Also that it does not house major felons. Please keep this area of Plymouth which is noted and valued as a nice recreational area and neighborhood a safe and enjoyable place to be and live. Sincerely, Jackie Gryczanu c S( yY GIM 6'92 'fie- ,;;s;:. •�;i>, . , ;;>;i;>;;:;i�:i1::;:<2iii;? ;<<>;i;i'`.';ft'�:.,•Y,'ti?1� , ::iitfi?�::�:i,?.. Qi,.: _ G V •. 6WI WR 6192 2 March 1992 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS We live on Vicksburg across the street from the adult corrections facility. We have lived here for 29 years. We have watched the changes made on this facility for all these years. It was originally designed as a work -house correctional facility, not a hard core prison. This is not what the building was designed for. As far as the remodeling goes, we have heard this for a number of years and the only remodeling, that we are aware of, has been the building for the work release program. We do not feel that hard core prisoners should be at this location and we strongly urge that the zoning be made so no extensions of the work -house can be done and that set back requirements be implemented. If the prisons at St. Cloud, Stillwater and the high security prison are over -crowded, then it is apparent something else has to be considered but this should not be done at this facility. This facility was built for 400 and not 800. We resent the fact that hard core prisons have been sent to the adult corrections facility over the years without the knowledge of the residents in this area. We have a grade school and a high school within a mile of this facility and this is not good for the personal safety and welfare of the young people of the community as well as the residents. There have been a number of prisoners escaping from this facility and we are not aware of whether or not they have been hard core prisons or not. We firmly believe zoning should be put into effect that will limit this facility to what it was originally built for. We are writing to let you know that we do not want the 3rd or 4th largest prison situated in Plymouth. We, the concerned citizens, need the Planning Commission to consider zoning ordinance changes that will limit this facility to what it was suppose to be originally. Mr. & Mrs. Tomas Finn 15900 14th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 ON U 6 '92 &A17 9 to ,AAR 2 1992 till of pilmola GIM WR 6,92. L March 2, 1992 Mr. Charles F. Faber 15610 9th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear,. Kc. Faber: Thank you for your letter of February 27 addressed to the Mayor and Council regarding the Hennepin Adult Corrections Facility (ACF). Your letter will be circulated not only to members of the City Council, but the Planning Commission as well. As you know, the Planning Commission is considering an ordinance which would provide for the ACF to become a nonconforming use. Thank you for your sharing your opinions and views with us. Yours truly, c� James G. Willis Cit \y` Manager cc: Mayor & City Council Chuck Dillerud, Director of Planning & Community Development CIM W 692 » 2z :C Ri `".IGU T H F^l!LEVARD. FL'T(ti/CIt.;Ti- tA;PJPiE s-o'rA. 5 447. 1 F.Lr HCC i672; 55i r r;_n March 4, 1992 Darrell Freitag Imperial Hills HOA 2320 Walnut Grove Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: VANDALISM AT IMPERIAL HILLS PARK Dear Mr. Freitag: In February, there were two cases of vandalism at Imperial Hills. Park. We are seeking help from residents in the area who may have information about these incidents and are also asking them to keep a watchful eye on the park for any suspicious activities in the future. On February 19, park crews found the play structure at Imperial Hills vandalized. The hand railings leading to the slide were damaged and most of its parts were found scattered throughout the park. The cost to repair this damage was approximately $200. A second incident occurred on February 21. During this incident, somebody set fire to a portion of the slide. We expect that the cost to repair this will be nearly $250. We are interested in apprehending the individual or individuals who are responsible for these incidents as well as preventing future vandalism at Imperial Hills Park. Please share this information with the members of your homeowner association. Anybody with information about these incidences should contact either Park and Recreation Director Eric Blank at 550-5131, or the Plymouth Police Department at 550-5160, Monday through Friday, S a.m. t'o 4:30 p.m., or at 525-6210 after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends. Thanks in advance for your help. citizens in the area we will be able responsible for these incidents and vandalism. Sincerely, Helen LaFave Communications Coordinator We hope that by alerting to apprehend the persons hopefully prevent future 61M MAR 6 '92 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 k March -4, 1992 Robert Johnson Oakwood Hills HOA 1815 Merrimac Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: VANDALISM AT IMPERIAL HILLS PARK Dear Mr. Johnson: In February, there were two cases of vandalism at Imperial Hills Park. We are seeking lielp from residents in the area who may have information about* ::Iiese incidents and are also asking them to keep a watchful eye on the park for any suspicious activities in the future. On February 19, park crews found the play structure at Imperial Hills vandalized. The hand railings leading to the slide were damaged and most of its parts were found scattered throughout the park. The cost to repair this damage was approximately $200. A second incident occurred on February 21. During this incident, somebody set fire to a portion of the slide. We expect that the cost to repair this will be nearly $250. We are interested in apprehending the individual or individuals who are responsible for these incidents as well as preventing future vandalism at Imperial Hills Park. Please share this information with the members of your homeowner association. Anybody with information about these incidences should contact either Park and Recreation Director Eric Blank at 550-5131, or the Plymouth Police Department at 550-5160, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or at 525-6210 after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends. Thanks in advance for your help. citizens in the area we will be able responsible for these incidents and vandalism. Sincerely, Helen LaFave Communications Coordinator We hope that by alerting to apprehend the persons hopefully prevent future 01M MAR 6'92 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 A. n CITY OF February 28, 1992 PUMOUTR Greg Oly Plymouth Police Dept. 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Greg: Congratulations on another wonderful year of growth for' the Plymouth Speed Skating Club! The City Manager has asked that I write you and confirm that you and I have now worked out any kinks with regard to the maintenance of the speed skating rink. I believe you now have a clear understanding of what we can and cannot do, and I have given you my assurance that we will do everything in our power to provide a good skating surface for future special events, such as the national long distance races that you proposed. If you have any reservations about what we have discussed, please get back to me at your earliest possible convenience. Again, thank you for all of your volunteer efforts. Looking forward to next season. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank Director of Parks and Recreation EJB/np cc: City Manager CM W 692 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 �14=0 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, -MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 5, 1992 TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager, and Fred Moore, Director of Public Works FROM: Laurie Rauenhorjxelty Clerk SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING - AREA 4 CITIZEN REQUEST I received a phone call from: Clara Johnson 9900 55th Avenue North, Unit 5 Plymouth, MN 55442 . Ms. Johnson lives in the Cardinal Ridge Townhomes and is unable to attend the Area 4 Town Meeting on March 23. She would like a written response to two questions: 1. When will Nathan Lane be connected from 55th to 56th Avenue? She stated this segment was not contained in the C.I.P. a few years ago when she checked with the City. Is it now? It would be a great convenience for area residents. 2. She frequently rides the bus and would like the bus to come closer to her home. She believes that Cardinal Ridge (124 units), as well as the car dealerships and Monarch in the area, would have the necessary ridership to support this route. Please provide Judy a copy of your response to include in the Manager's Informational Memorandum. Thank you. Gm MAR 6'92 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA -55447 DATE: March 4, 1992 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: MARCH 16 PLYMOUTH FORUM Mayor Bergman and I hav-. both spoken to Ron Rosenswag who recently purchased a hous;...t 5105 Oakview Lane. Mr. Rosenswag is concerned about the noise created by the train whistles during evening and morning hours.' He has asked whether the City can do something to minimize the noise, especially during night time hours. I explained that the City could adopt an ordinance restricting the use of whistles in Plymouth, however, prior to such action, it would be advisable to ensure that reasonable warning devices, i.e., signals and drop arms, are installed at each train/roadway intersection within the community. To understand the financial impact of such action, I sent the attached letter to Mr. Darrell Ward of the Soo Line Railroad Company. Once Mr. Ward provides the cost information, the Council would be in a position to weigh the financial costs and potential legal consequences of prohibiting train whistles against the reduced noise for property owners in the vicinity of track. Mr. Rosenswag questioned whether a great number of complaints were received by the City about the railroad. I stated that considering the number of people living adjacent to the railroad, very few complaints were received. I told him I assumed that this was because most people knew the railroad was in place when they purchased their homes and accepted the noise as a given. Mr. Rosenswag would like to initiate a community -wide effort to reduce or eliminate train whistles. For this reason he will be attending the March 16 City Council forum to discuss this matter with the Council. FB:kec ctA4 MAR 6'92 =- \�)�--- March 3, 1992 Mr. Darrel E. Ward Assistant Chief Transportation Officer Soo Line Railroad Company Soo Line Building Room 310 Box 530 Minneapolis, MN 55440 SUBJECT: COSTS OF CROSSING GATES AND SIGNALS Dear Mr. Ward: Attached is a copy of your November 1991 letter to Mayor Kim Bergman. In that letter you state that, "if the community is adamant about stopping trains from whistling during cb tain hours, they can do so by passing specific ordinances, providing necessary crossing gates and signals, and assuming the liability of not whistling." We continue to receive complaints from Plymouth residents about train horns sounding in the night. The Mayor suggested I inquire to you about the cost for installing crossing gates and signals at the remaining railroad/street intersections within the community to see what the cost of implementing an ordinance prohibiting train whistles at night might.be. The table below shows the roadways which do or will intersect with the Soo Line tracks. Could you indicate on the table, the cost for completing each of the remaining intersections (including the addition of cross arms at Pineview and West Medicine Lake Drive). I 9'W WIR 6'92 ; 'fi �,�5� P!!C)A'.. 1,-2 5ci%•`�,'" Lights Cross Arms Cost to Intersection Installed Installed Install 1. Peony Lane 2. Vicksburg Lane X X Completed 3. Fernbrook Lane (future road) 4. West Medicine Lake X Drive 5. Pineview Lane X 6. Larch X X Completed 7. Zachary X X Completed I 9'W WIR 6'92 ; 'fi �,�5� P!!C)A'.. 1,-2 5ci%•`�,'" =- \ �-Q� Mr. Darrel E. Ward March 3, 1992 Page 2 Feel free to jot that information on this letter and send it back to me. With this information I can advise the Council of what the intersection improvement costs might be to implement an ordinance which would prohibit the use of train whistles in Plymouth from say midnight to 6 a.m. T S F A for your cooperation. er FB:kec cc: Mayor & City Council Ron Rosenswag Fred Moore S.F. 3/28/92 QM MSR 692 Soo Line Railroad Company November 11, 1991 Transp. File: PR0022 The Honorable Kim M. Bergman City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Bergman: Soo Line Building Room 310 Box 530 0 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 (612) 347-8000 OPERATING DEPARTMENT Thank you for your -letter to Soo Line Railroad dated September 19, 1991, which expressed the concerns of your residents, the Plymouth City Council, and yourself related to our trains whistling for grade crossings during evening hours. I also appreciated your taking time to discuss this matter with me by phone. As indicated, we -on Soo Line are -sincere when we say we want to be viewed as good neighbors in your Community, and we do not take your concerns lightly. Since receiving your letter, we have instructed our General Road Foreman of Engineers, and our Line Supervisor, to again discuss whistling requirements with Engineers to ensure that excessive whistling is not being done, but also to ensure that proper whistling is being done to protect the public at grade crossings. We cannot waive our responsibility to whistle for crossings as required by regulation. A normal whistle blast requirement for grade crossings consists of two longs, a short, -and a long. However, when an engineer approaches a crossing where he sees approaching traffic, or pedestrians, he may extend the length of the blasts as necessary to ensure warning has happened. Please believe me, our engineers are cognizant of the noise they emit and they themselves are not interested in whistling more than necessary, especially during nighttime hours. It is important for your Council to realize our obligation to whistle, and the horrible accidents we are avoiding by doing so. If the Community is adamant about stopping trains from whistling during certain hours, they can do so by passing specific ordinances, providing necessary crossing gates and signals, and assuming the liability of not whistling. We would then naturally comply. Certainly your legal counsel could direct you through that process. C'M MAR 6 '92 The Honorable Kim M. Bergman November 11, 1991 Page 2 Soo Line wishes to assure you we are a conscientious company involved in international, and interstate transportation, serving the shipping and general public and that we will do all possible to be viewed as such. Our operation requires nighttime movement of trains through many states and communities, and we try to do so as quietly and safely.as possible. I remain willing to be of any further assistance you may require. Thank you. Yours very truly, Darrell E. Ward Asst. Chief Transportation Officer M IR14 MAR 6 '92 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 February 28, 1992 James Willis, City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Jim: Senate State of Minnesota As we prepare to resume the 1992 legislative session, I thought you might like to know a little more about'a couple of important issues. By now, you are certainly aware of the commotion surrounding the Presidential Primary law. In 1989 this legislation was passed, setting up Minnesota's first presidential primary election since 1956. In recent months, however, there has been growing concern coming from various interest groups as to the necessity or even desirability of holding a primary here. Some say that the $4-6 million is simply too high a price to pay, while others suggest that, whatever the price, that state should pay for it instead of forcing local units of government to bear the cost. Other criticisms center on the fact that the election outcome will in no way bind the national delegates of the major political parties to the winners. At the cost of millions, they say, what is the point? Finally, many people are very concerned at the thought of having to declare publicly on which party ballot they intend to vote. To them, this goes against the principle of the secret ballot. As a result of these concerns, legislation was passed in January which would have delayed the primary until 1996. I voted against this measure not because I was against postponement but because this bill required mandatory party COMMITTEES: Judiciary • Gaming Regulation • Elections and Ethics • Finance Za SERVING: Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Hanover, Hassan Township, Loretto 6'9 Maple Grove, Medina, Osseo, Plymouth CIM Printed on ae Regrled Paper (Not Printed at Government Expense) 2 identification (which I feel is an invasion of privacy). I also felt I could not support this bill because the state placed all of the burden on local.governments to fund the primary. Governor Carlson vetoed the postponement measure, expressing his sentiment that the people of Minnesota truly want the privilege of helping to determine their party's candidate to appear on November's general election ballot. AS you know, the Senate voted to override the Governor's veto, but the House failed to do so, so despite all of this uneasiness over the Presidential Primary, it appears as though we will have one in 1992. However, some other questions, such as who will pay for it and how it will be run, are far from settled. The more general issue of state mandates reform also continues to grow in importance to legislators. It is possible that action will be taken in an effort to, among other things, eliminate those mandates which are unnecessary. This action is long overdue! In fact, a Blue Ribbon Commission headed by Lieutenant Governor Joanell Dyrstad recently issued its initial report and recommendations regarding the status of current state mandates. Admittedly, much more needs to be done than is actually contained in the report. At the same time, however, the actual formation of this commission and the work they have begun underscores the growing importance of this serious issue. Many people are looking forward to further recommendations on how to rein in these burdensome mandates. Still, it is true that many legislators have resisted mandates reform over the years to simply avoid accountability. By reserving the right to mandate action from local government officials, these legislators find that they are able to take credit for the good while passing the blame for the bad. It is that simple. The Presidential Primary is a perfect example of how this game has been played. Legislators wanted this primary because they liked the idea of the national attention it would bring to our state. At the same time, however, they did not want to vote to raise taxes or cut funds from existing programs to pay for it. They wanted to have their cake and eat it too and they adopted the attitude of "Let the local governments worry about paying for it.,, Accountability is an important principle that needs to be brought back into government, and state mandates reform is one way of accomplishing that. It is time that legislators began making the tough decisions they were elected to make. GIM KKR 6'92 3 Finally, I would like to put to rest any concerns you may have regarding the Local Government Trust Fund (LGTF). Recently, many people have been spreading what can only be described as misinformation as to what we can expect in this area over the next couple of years. Their contention is that due to a line - item veto over the distribution mechanism for the LGTF in last year's tax bill, Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) is about to go unfunded. That is simply untrue. This amounts to another unfortunate attempt by some to drag Governor Carlson through the political mud. The truth is that the Governor vetoed the provision of the tax bill because it was not written according to the agreement which he had just previously made with the majority party. More to the point, however, that particular provision is one'that both parties have. agreed will be discussed and taken care of during this session. Rest assured, HACA will be funded in 1993 and in following years. One final word of caution: Be aware that the state is presently facing a $569 million shortfall. Furthermore, keep in mind that many legislators believe we have already cut the state's budget to the bone. That means that local governments aids could, once again, be a likely target. My feeling is that local governments took a big enough hit the last time around. I do not agree with the bare -bones description of the state's budget. In fact, I believe there is still fat we could afford to trim. That is what I am keeping my eye open for, and I would be interested to hear any ideas you might have. The fact of the matter is that local officials like yourself are one of the best sources legislators have for the information we need. Also, I would appreciate it if you could share this letter with our people on the City Council, as they are also very knowledgeable on local issues. I would encourage you to write or call my office with concerns and suggestions that you have on these or any other issues. Your input is very valuable to me. Sincerel/atrick Senator D. McGowan Assistant Minority Leader am 0 6'92 City of a e rove 9401 Fernbrook Lane, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369-9790 612-420-4000 February 26, 1992 x F� Jim Willis City Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd. =' Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Jim: In developing its 1992 work program, the Maple Grove City Council asked that I write to you and propose a joint meeting with your city sometime in the next few months. The agenda would be informal with the idea that each Council would share their work city activities and issues of concern. It's purpose is to allow everyone an opportunity to get to know each other and continue the positive relationship they have developed over the years. Our Council is open to location (your place or ours), date and time. Please give this idea some thought and let me know. We appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, Jon Elam Ci y Administrator JE:ska "Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow" AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER James Deane David Burtness Daniel Ganter Donald J. Ramstad Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember ® Printed on Recycled Paper CIM MAR 6'92 LeAnn Sargent Councilmember C March 4, 1992 Governor Arne Carlson 75 Constitution Avenue Room 130 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Governor Carlson: Thank you for your letter of February 14 inviting my input on ideas to assist you and others .in balancing. the current state budget shortfall. First and fOremOstr let me assure you that I am not in favor of Any tax increase. The vast majority of my constituents continually impress -upon me that taxes already are too high! I am concerned that the current budgetary shortfall may extend x into the 1994-1995 biennium. In order to avoid this, we need political leadership not only from your office, but from the Legislature as well to find a long-term solution to our current budgetary problems. Simply put, government expending is going up far faster than our ability to pay for it without continually increasing taxes on our constituents. Here are a few of my suggestions. for both long and short-term solutions: 1. Reduce the extraordinary costs of our current workers' compensation system to levels that make us competitive on both a regional and national basis. Not only do we need to retain our existing jobs, but we need to provide a climate which will encourage the creation of new jobs. More business means more jobs and more jobs mean more sales, income, and property taxes. 2. Reduce the rate of growth in government expenditures. Limit public pay increases to that of the private sector. Public sector employees enjoy a degree of job stability that many in our private sector do not. While many of our taxpayers earn the same or even less, it appears that government employees get their increases every year. CIM MAR b '92 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 s Governor Arne Carlson March 4, 1992 Page 2 3. Provide incentives for the consolidation of governmental units and/or services. For example, do we need seven counties in the twin city metropolitan area? Could we consolidate the number of cities or other special units and thereby reduce the administrative overhead while still continuing the same essential services? I believe the answer to both is "yes." Local government officials should be expected to play a central role in such efforts. 1. Use some of the "rainy day fund" for what we understood was its intended purpose when it was originally created: to help the st•it. weather short-term financial revenue shortfalls. 2. Dedicate a greater share of the net income from the Minnesota State Lottery to assist general governmental budgetary needs. 3. Reduce the number of mandates imposed upon local units of IV government in order that they may better prioritize their own expenditures. The mandated comparable worth program carries an enormous price tag and distorts compensation levels between the private and public sectors. 4. Only as a last resort, and only if absolutely necessary, approve* a temporary income tax surcharge to assist in balancing the current budgetary shortfall. This "solution" should be considered only as a last resort after the Legislature enacts meaningful long and short term solutions which resolve the current and projected budgetary shortfalls. City governments have endured more than their fair share of budgetary reductions during the past several years. Plymouth has made substantial budget cuts, even though our population has substantially increased. Additional cuts would undoubtedly result in a reduction of basic services. As you and your associates review the current budgetary problems confronting the state, please keep the following policy issues in perspective. First, we believe the Legislature should keep its commitment to permit the expiration of levy limits at the end of 1992. Local elected officials are accountable to their constituents. You and the Legislature can assist in featuring their accountability by avoiding the temptation to "micro manage" through the imposition of levy limits. Second, the reduction in the tax classification rates for residential properties 'with values over $115,000 should be adjusted from 2.5% to 2% as currently enacted in law. It will obviously be attractive to some legislators to rescind these legislative commitment. Basic fairness requires that both be left alone. 4M MAR . V92 Governor Arne Carlson March 4, 1992 .Page 3 Finally, the Local Government Trust Fund must be left intact. Cities and counties were requested to endorse an increase in the "local option" sales tax as a means of assisting in the financing of this trust fund. We need your assurance that the Trust Fund will be reserved for its intended purpose:, supporting local government financing. Yours truly, Kim M. Bergman Mayor KB:kec cc: City Councilmembers Wa UM 6'92