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Council Information Memorandum 04-10-1992
i 'Y CITY OF PUMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM APRIL 10, 1992 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL: APRIL 13 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW Council Chambers Immediately SPECIAL ASSESSMENT following COMMITTEE Board of Review --------------------------------------------- APRIL 20 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW/ COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers --------------------------------------------------- APRIL 21 9:00 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session) Council Conference Room Continuation of City Mgr. Performance Review --------------------------------------------------- APRIL 27 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - AREA 1 Council Chambers --------------------------------------------------- 2. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m. The Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM April 10, 1992 Page 2 3. HRA -- Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City Council Chambers. %Agenda attached. (M-3) 4. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES - ANNUAL MEETING -- Thursday, April 16. The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's annual dinner meeting will be held at the Northwest Inn, Brooklyn Park. Meeting program attached. (M-4) 5. TRUTH -IN -HOUSING SEMINAR -- The Minnesota Society of Housing Inspectors (MSHI) will be sponsoring a half day seminar on Wednesday, April 22 on Truth -in -Housing programs adopted by other cities. A letter from Harold Hoese, MSHI President, is attached. The seminar will be held at the Earle Brown Education Center, St. Paul. Please contact Laurie if you wished to be registered. (M-5) 6. COMMUNITY TRANSIT FORUM -- The Regional Transit Board is holding a Transit Forum on Thursday, April 30, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the RTB Chambers, Mears Park Centre. The forum will cover the RTB's Vision for Transit, the Metropolitan Council's Regional Transit Facilities Plan, legislation affecting transit, and update of MTC activities and an update of RTB marketing activities. Additional information on the forum is attached. Please contact Laurie by Tuesday, April 28 if you plan to attend. (M-6) 7. PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - OPEN HOUSE -- Sunday, April 26, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Open House announcement is attached. The Historical Society is also holding a Flower Sale as a fund raiser. Information on the flower sale is also included. (M-7) 8. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council calendars for APRIL and MAY are attached. (M-8) FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. HOLMES & GRAVEN LEGAL FEES -- Following last Monday night's Council meeting, I spoke with Jim Thomson regarding the time he spent in reviewing and transferring legal files to Bob Meller. Attached is a memo from Jim which deals with this subject. If there are any further questions regarding that billing, I would be pleased to ask Jim to attempt to respond to them. (I-1) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM April 10, 1992 Page 3 i 2. LIBRARY SITE - CONDEMNATION HEARING -- Attached is a memo from Fred Moore reporting on the Condemnation Commission hearing that was scheduled' to begin on April 6. At the request of Mr. Cavanaugh's attorney, Tim Keane, a continuance of the hearings was granted for 90 days. The Commission hearings have now been set for Tuesday, July 7. (I-2) 3. PLYMOUTH FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM -- A status report from Chuck Dillerud is attached. A total of 186 families registered for the program. A drawing was held on April 9 to determine the 20 families that will be first offered to qualify for the homebuyer assistance program. The next step will be to hold an orientation workshop for the 20 selected families on Saturday, April 11 and Thursday, April 16. The families must provide evidence that they have a preliminary mortgage approval from a lending institution on or before April 30 to continue in the program. (I-3) 4. NORTH CENTRAL TRUNK SANITARY SEWER - GLENDALE CONTRACTING, INC. IN CONTRACT DEFAULT -- Fred Moore and the City Attorney have been working with Glendale Contracting, Inc., contractor for this project, and their bonding company with respect to having this project completed. Glendale has not resumed construction as previously directed by the City. We have taken action to ensure that those who have construction liens against the project will be paid from funds authorized under the terms of the contract and/or from the bond provided by the Contractor. The Contractor's bonding company, U.S.F. and G., will be responsible for costs incurred and ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion, as.well as ensuring that those who have liens against it are appropriately compensated. The City is now in the process of seeking at least two quotations from contractors to correct defective work. These costs will be paid from funds due the contractor from the 5 percent retainage. Fred indicates that ,he expects that the actual construction work remaining to be complete under this phase of the contract will be completed by June 1. 5. "HOW TO MAKE SAUSAGE" OR "HOW THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (ACIR) FUNCTIONS -- Attached is an article which appears in the April 14 issue of Minnesota Journal. The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) was formed on the assumption that a committee of legislators and local government officials would somehow be able to develop a new mechanism for sharing state aids to local government. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM April 10, 1992 Page 4 It was not able to accomplish its mission earlier this year and it is doubtful that it will be able to do so in the future. The disparities in distributions to municipalities throughout the state is now so great that most municipalities care less about how a formula is structured so long as they get "more" each year. (I-5) 6. NEED TO MEASURE OUTCOMES IN- GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS -- Attached is an article by Lyle Wray, Executive Director of the Citizen's League,' which appears in the April 14 issue of Minnesota Journal. Wray argues that the legislators should establish as public policy, a framework which requires government to establish outcomes which can be measured and evaluated. While it is clearly easier to argue for such public policy objectives than to establish the standards, the thrust is clearly in the appropriate direction. (I-6) 7.* DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, April 10, four developments signs were installed at the following locations: The west side of Xenium Lane and 37th Avenue North. (92012) Goff Homes, Inc., is requesting approval of a rezoning from the FRD District to the R-4 District of a 16.11 acre site, a Site Plan for 14 12 -unit condominium buildings with a total of 168 units, and a Conditional Use Permit for attached housing. 1455 County Road 101. (92014) Sports and Entertainment Concepts, Inc., is requesting approval of a commercial recreation facility for Grand Slam in a vacant space in the Plymouth Plaza Shopping Center. North side of 10th Avenue North approximately 1 block east of South Shore Drive. (92015) Park Avenue of Wayzata is requesting approval of a Final Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for a 14 building, 162 -unit multifamily attached complex and a Variance from the required number of parking spaces. 12325 Highway 55. (92016) Quantum Development' is requesting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment, Site Plan Amendment and Variance for the addition of parking spaces and removal of required screening. These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their Wednesday, April 22 meeting. 8. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY - SUMMARY RESULTS -- Summary results from the April 7 Presidential Primary are attached. Plymouth had a city-wide voter turnout of 12 percent (4,236 ballots cast). (I-8) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM April 10, 1992 Page 5 `i 9. MINUTES i a. Planning Commission, March 25, 1992. (I-9) 10. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT - Auger and Severud v. City. Attached is a copy of a Summons and Complaint served on the City on April 3. (I-10) 11. RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS: a. Responses to Resident Feedback forms are attached. (I -11a) b. Attached are Resident Feedback Forms from by Lori and Tom Marchiniak returned to the City on April 6. (I - 11b) 12. CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD -- The attached comment card was received at the front counter. (I-12) 13. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES: a. NEW EMPLOYEE -- Christine Corcoran has been hired as a Data Control Operator/Cashier. She was employed as a Teller/Sr. Teller at the First National Bank of Wayzata for 6-1/2 years prior to being hired by Plymouth. While at the bank one of her jobs was to key City of Plymouth water bills. b. BZ Correspondence: 1) Letter from Robert J. Sladkey to Plymouth Police Department. 2) Letter from Don Omodt, Hennepin County Sheriff, commending Plymouth Police Officer Dave Thompson. 3) Letter from Tim French, New Hope/Plymouth Athletic Association Basketball Committee, commending Rick Busch, Athletic Supervisor. 4) Letter of appreciation from Shawn Quigley, Plymouth Dial -A -Ride customer, to a Dial -A -Ride bus driver for returning keys he had left on the bus. (I-13) 14. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Allen J. Harris, 11315 46th Avenue North, concerning the removal of one dog from their residence. (I -14a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM April 10, 1992 Page 6 i b. Letter to Thomas Forster, 11510 County Road 9, with regard to Council action not to proceed with the acquisition of property for park purposes. (I -14b) c. Letter of congratulations to Tom Severinghaus, Chelsea Woods HOA, on the Association being selected as the top medium size community association. (I -14c) d. Letter to Ronald Jecha, President, PDI Incorporated, 14755 27th Avenue North, from Marjorie Vigoren, advising of the City's plans to modify the operation of the Yardwaste Drop Off site. (I -14d) e. Letter from Thomas Feeney, Manager, -U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, regarding the Women and Minority Business Enterprise Program Under CDBG. (I - 14e) f. Letter of congratulations to the Zachary Lane Chess Team Members from Mayor Bergman. (I -14f) g. Letter sent to Plymouth residents Bill Hartman and Rick Jensen, Sunset Hill Elementary School Principal Gary Kipling, and Wayzata East Junior High School Principal John Grupner, regarding their petition to the Council for the upgrading of Ridgemount Avenue and the construction of "off the road" sidewalks. (I -14g) h. Letter provided by John Edson from Meri and Don Hauge, 45 Quantico Lane, requesting traffic speed reduction and stop signs on Gleason Lake Drive from Carlson Parkway to Wayzata Boulevard. (I -14h) i. Letters of, commendation to Plymouth resident William Goins, for rescuing a capsized canoe victim from Schmidt Lake. (I -14i) j. Letter from Paul Windmuller, to Mayor Bergman, commenting on the disposal of grass clippings. (I - 14j) A James G. -Willis City Manager M - a-1 BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 TUESDAY, April 14, 1992 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.' 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 10, 1992 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Firstar Development Corporation. Variance to increase the surface area of a freestanding business sign from the Ordinance maximum of 64 square feet to 77 square feet, and to increase the height of the sign from the ordinance maximum of 16 feet to a height of 25 feet. (04-01-92) 5. ADJOURNMENT I SIM OR IO,gz M-3 A G E N D A PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY April 16; 1992 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes for March 19, 1992 Meeting 3. Section 8 Program - Final Report on June 1991 Management Findings 4. Senior Housing Project - Attorney's Review of Preferences 5-- Scattered Site Homeownership Program - Review of Plans 2 and 3 6. Section 8 Operating Reserve 7. Information: a. Response to Plymouth's First Time Homebuyer Program b. Section 8 Summary Statistics Report, 4/1/92 c. Section 8 Financial Report for Period 7/1/91 - 2/29/92 (Balance Sheet and Operating Statement) 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment 0 (hra/agenda.4-16) q% P 1011 CIM APR 3 '92 c1m 0 20'92 QR 1092 t Cordial) Invited to Attend You are Y -- PROGRAM - - _ Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's Social Hour/Cash Bar Annual Meeting __ _ 5:30-6:30 -p.m. 6:30='1:30 p.m. Dinner. Date: Thursday, April 16, 1992 7:30-9:00 p•m• Program volunteerRecognition. Place: Northwest Inn _ -Overview of, 1991 ' - volunteer & Community Awards - A Monologue set to Music Interstate 94 and By Dane Stauffer County Road 81 Brooklyn Park Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m-, U R.S.v-.P. by April 13, 1992 the enclosed card. 11 Shnvminn•iNordwatiu by returning . 94 If you have any questions, 94 please call us at: ( 612) 493-2802 voice or TDD. n e 35W µU1-11n5.5T.VAUL 100 - WT'L AWPt]RT - Cost: $15.00 per person, ' 491 --� WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!!! CIM APR 3 '92 c1m 0 20'92 QR 1092 t M—Lo COMMUNITY TRANSIT FORUM On Thursday, April 30, the Regional Transit Board is holding a Transit Forum for all community transit liaisons, city administrators, and mayors. The forum will be held in RTB Chambers at -Mears Park Centre -- 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. There are many new transit plans for the metro area. This forum will be an opportunity for you to hear about the RTB's Vision for Transit, the Metropolitan Council's Regional- Transit Facilities Plan, legislation affect- ing transit, an update of MTC activities and an update of RTB marketing activities. Here's a schedule of the half-day event: 12:30 p.m. Registration 1:00 P.M. Welcome 1:10 P.M. RTB's Vision for Transit 1:45 p.m. Met Council's Regional Transit Facilities Plan 2:00 p.m. Legislative Update 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. RTB Marketing Report Activities 3:30 p.m. MTC Activity Report To register for this half-day forum, simply call the RTB receptionist at 292-8789 or send in the form below. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 28, 1992. There is no charge to attend. If you have any questions, please call Mike Kuehn, community relations coordinator at 2924789. COMMUNITY TRANSIT FORUM REGISTRATION Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Mail to: Forum Coordinator Regional Transit Board 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Registration deadline is Tuesday, April 28. If you have any questions, please call Mike Kuehn, RTB community relations coordinator at 292-8789. ON APR 10'92 m - -7 PLYMOUTH H 1 STOR-1 CflL SOCIETY OPEN"HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1992 1:00-4:00 PM PROGRAM B B & B N* (Brownstone Buildings of Minneapolis and Antique Bottle Collecting) SCHEDULE 1:45 - Business Meeting 2:00 - Program LOCATION: PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL BUILDING 3595 FERNBROOK LANE PLYMOUTH, MN MUSEUM OPEN - REFRESHMENTS SERVED You know about the letter "B" and" B&B's" (Bed and Breakfasts) but you have the opportunity to learn about "B B & B" (Brownstone Buildings and Bottles). On April 26th the Plymouth Historical Society program will feature a slide presentation about the Brownstone Buildings in Minneapolis and you will hear about Antique Bottle Collecting. Vern Dotseth (a member of Plymouth Historical Society, and Bottle Collector Extraordinare), and Al Lagen, both members of the Northstar Historical Bottle Collection Association, will bring antique bottles they have dug up in Plymouth and the Twin Citiea Area. They will explain how they go about collecting and will answer questions about antique bottles. See you on the 26thl CIM APR 10'92 FIRST .ANNUAL . 4 PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOC i ETY TQ wnr raw.-Bua.r 1885 - F LQ 1A E R 5ALE%i912' Last year the idea of a Flower Sale as a fund raiser was brought up. This was warmly received by the Board of Directors. We are going to try our First Flower Sale. Attached you will find an order sheet so you may place an order. Orders must be mailed by April 15, 1992. To: B. G. Broman 4055 Glacier Ln. N. Plymouth, MN 55446-2721 _Please make checks payable to: Plymouth Historical Society and include it with your order. You may pick up your order Saturday May 16, 1992 at 3605 Fernbrook Ln. (Old Town Hall). From 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Additional flowers will be available for purchase also. We hope you will enjoy the convenience of ordering your spring flowers through the -Plymouth Historical Society and letting them benefit from something you would purchase anyway. If this is a success, we may offer this as an annual event. If you have any questions Please call: Ben G. Broman (wife Ruth) at 559-5721 .—Ben G. Broman Vern C. Dotseth Flower Committee Please Keep this letter as your reminder. CIM APR 10'92 Y 4 PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL#SOCIETY, FLOWER SALE - 1992 Name Phone Last First PATIO GERANIUM 10" Tub..............$14.00 Qty. HANGING BASKETS - 10 inch Prig e BRIDAL VEIL .........................$14.00 IMPATIEN Rose ............................$14.00 PANSIES - partial sun ..............$ Pink ............................$14.00 1.25 Red ............................$14.00 Salmon............................$14.00 Red (for beds) ......................$ IVY GERANIUMS 1.25 Red .......................$14.00 Pink .......................$14.00 White (for beds) ....... •.............$ Lavender .......................$14.00 1.25 FUSHIA $ Swing time (Red/white) ................. $14.00 Dark Eyes (Purple/Red) ............... $14.00 TOTAL X $14.00 $ GERANIUMS 41" Pot Red ...................$ 2.25 Pink ...................$ 2.25 White ...................$ 2.25 Salmon ...................*$ 2.25 SPIKES 4" Pot .......................$ 2.25 SPRNGERI FERN 4j" Pot ...............$ 2.25 VINCA VINE 4" Pot ...................$ 2.25 TOTAL X $ 2.25 $ VEGETABLES - 31" Pot PEPPER (Sweet Bell) ......... .......$ 1.25 TOMATOES Better Boy ........................$ 1.25 Red Cherry ........................$ 1.25 TOTAL X $ 1.25 $ Total Column 1 $ Total Column 1 $ Total Column 2 . $ Total of Order, $ Make Checks Payable To: PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Name Address Qty. FLOWERS FOR SHADE(4 plants per pack) Price BEGONIA -Red .............................$ 1.25 Pink .............................$ 1.25 Mixed .............................$ 1.25 COLEUS MIX ..........................$ 1.25 IMPATIENS Orange ...........................$ 1.25 Red ...........................$ 1.25 White ............................$ 1.25 Pink .:..... .......$ 1.25 ............. Salmon ...........................$ 1.25 Mixed ...........................$ 1.25 TOTAL X $ 1.25 `FLOWERS FOR SUN(4 plants per pack) PANSIES - partial sun ..............$ 1.25 PETUNIAS Red (for beds) ......................$ 1.25 Red Cascade (trailing) ..............$ 1.25 White (for beds) ....... •.............$ 1.25 White Cascade (trailing) ............ $ 1.25 Dark Blue ........................$ 1.25 Sugar Daddy .......................$ 1.25 Pink Magic ........................$ 1.25 Pink Cascade (trailing) .............$ 1.25 SALVIA (red) Short ........................$ 1.25 Tall ........................$ 1.25 SNAPDRAGONS Rocket Mix (tall) .................$ 1.25 Floral Carpet (mix dwarf) ......... $ 1.25 TOTAL X $ 1.25 $ FLOWERS FOR SUN(6 plants per pack) AGERATUM - border ...................$ 1.25 ALYSSUM - border ...................$ 1.25 DIANTHUS Wee Willie ................$ 1.25 DUSTY MILLER+► .......................$ 1.25 MOSS ROSE ............................$ 1.2` MARIGOLD Dwarf Mix .........................$ 1.2` Dwarf Yellow ......................$ 1.2` Dwarf Orange ......................$ 1.2` Dwarf Flame Bi -color.... .......... $ 1.2` *Note: Good in shade or sun TOTAL X $ 1.25 $ Total Column 2 $ !Wf IN z 0 m z D Cl) T— u C%j a) CD ClN ) C> aha CO LL 2 z 0ouj U. 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April 14 ::.TUESDAY;:':_ April 21 7:00pm BOARD OF ZONING 9:00am "EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session) 7:00pm Water Quality Committee April 15 WEDNESDAY April 22 9:00am **Truth -In -Housing Seminar - St. Paul 6:45pm PLAN FORUM 7:00pm PLAN COMM. 7:00pm CHARTER COMMISSION April 16 j,. -THURSDAY:- April 23 5:30pm **NW Henn Human Services Annual Mtg - Brklyn Pk 6:30pm HRA April 17 M T W MY1 11 T F S S M T 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 22 23 24 *Revised Meeting/Event **New Meeting/Event FPIDAY�*,:. CIM APR 10,92 April 24 4/10/1992 May - 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 CIM APR 10,92 April 24 4/10/1992 ci U) cr U >< 0 z 0 2 z U) GDIr C*C\l 4 IN T— (3) j U 0 W) CIJ 0) to CIJ z z C\jLf) < co CIJ Z 0 < < 00 IN C) (D M 0 CIJ CO 00* 0 3U. V (p u ) u Z 0. ci mz* Z 5 N D Sow "Z 5 0 go Ol m u . 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APRIL 27 - MAY 10 April -May 1992 " April 27 MON DA NCIL--MEETIKG.-,.**..:..'."..-":'..:--.,,-... April 28 1: ES DAY:..-.'.' 12:30pm "Community Transit Forum - RTB Chambers, St. Paul 11 May 4 May 5 I April 29 WED May 6 � April 30 [ .. I H U F4ib DAY,,. May 7 May I I*.'.. ....FRIDAY May 8 11 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 *Revised Meeting/Event "New Meeting/Event M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 cim APR 10'92 4/10/1992 o-\ _ze COUNCIL CALENDAR: MAY 11 - 24 May 1992 May 11 MONDAY Lj May 18 7:00pm CHARTER COMM. 6:30pm PLYMOUTH FORUM OUNCIL- MEETING - : "' .': �7; 000ffi TOWN MEETING--- .'.'AREA,.3-'.:-*::,..'".*.:- .'7:00piTi* C, May 12 May 19 7:00pm BOARD OF ZONING 7:00pm Water Quality Committee 7:00pm "CHARTER COMMISSION May 13 7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION May 14 5:30pm CITY COUNCIL/PRAC MEETING 7:00pm PRAC May 15 L.L I May 201 May 21 � 6:30pm HRA DAY".".-.." May 221 May M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 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 June 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 APR 10'92 4/10/1992 t HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED JAMES J. THOMSON,JR. 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Attorney' at Law Telephone (612) 337-9300 Facsimile (612) 337-9310 Direct Dial (612) 337-9209 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Jim Willis FROM: Jim ThomsoQ)\ DATE: April 7, 1992 RE: Plymouth Legal Fees for Month of February You indicated to me that Councilmember Vasilou questioned the appropriateness of some of the fees included in.the March 19, 1992 invoice, which covered fees incurred during the month of February. Specifically, you said that she had some questions regarding the amount of time that was spent in the administrative transfer of' files to Mr. Meller. I reviewed the March invoice, and a total of 33 hours was directly associated with transferring the files to Mr. Meller. That time included meetings with you, Mr. Meller and other representatives of Best & Flanagan. I also needed to review 122 files to insure that all necessary work had been completed on the files before transfer- ring them. I also needed to complete any minor follow up work before transferring the files. :t Before transferring the files to Best & Flanagan, I reviewed each one to insure that documents and other items were returned to the City, if necessary, and that necessary follow up work with either the court or attorneys representing other parties had been completed. It took approximately 25 hours (about 10 minutes per file) to complete the necessary review work. The remaining time that was billed to the City in February for general work covered matters that Mr. Meller and I agreed would be most cost effective to have me complete because of ongoing work that I had done on the matters. I hope that this answers any questions pertaining to the February bill. Please let me know if I can provide any additional informa- tion. cc: Robert Meller JJT32838 Pt goo -32A CSM APR 10 ,92 so MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: April 6, 1992 TO: James G. WillisCity Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION CONDEMNATION HEARING CITY PROJECT NO. 103 This morning at 9:30 a.m. the Condemnation Commission hearings were scheduled to begin on the acquisition of the library site (Cavanaugh parcel). I attended this hearing at Frank Boyle's request to represent the City as the party initiating the condemnation. Also in attendance at the hearing were the following people: Three Condemnation Commissioners Bob Lindahl„ Holmes and Graven, the attorney for the City. Al Carufel, BCL Appraisers, the appraiser for the City. Tim Keane, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly, and Lindgren, the attorney for Mr. Cavanaugh. The hearing was to be held at Jim Daniel's office, the Chairperson of the Commission. Chairperson Daniels stated that he had received a telephone call from Tim Keane last Friday evening stating that they would be requesting a continuance of the hearing. Their firm had just been retained to represent Mr. Cavanaugh. It is also Mr. Keane's understanding that Mr. Cavanaugh has retained Pete LaSalle to be his appraiser. Chairperson Daniels stated that he had discussed the continuance with District Court Judge Burke who had appointed the Condemnation Commission. Judge Burke agreed with him that the property owner has put the City and the three Commissioners to a great inconvenience by requesting a continuance. The Commissioners and Attorneys had scheduled all of this week for hearings. If a continuance is granted, the property owner must pay the Commissioners one-half of the amount they would receive for this week of hearings. This amount would be $3,000. CIM APR 10'92 SUBJECT: LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION April 6, 1992 Page Two Chairperson Daniels also stated that he was very disappointed that a continuance was requested. After these Commission hearings -were scheduled at a meeting on January 8, he personally told Mr. Cavanaugh that he should retain an attorney and an appraiser. Tim Keane stated that he had informed his client that he should be prepared to pay Commissioner's fees if a continuance was granted. A continuance was granted for 90 days. The Commission hearings have now been set to resume on Tuesday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m. The hearings will be at the Plymouth City Center building. The Commissioners have scheduled Tuesday through Friday of that week for hearings all day long and also the following Monday if necessary. The attorneys are to prepare the necessary documentation which needs to be filed with District Court to, extend the authority of this Condemnation Commission to act in this matter. Also as part of this extension will be the requirement that Mr. Cavanaugh pay the Commissioner fees in the amount of $3,000 as reimbursement to the Commissioners for lost work since their schedule has been changed at his request. Both attorneys also agreed to exchange appraisal reports on June 30. Please let me know if you would like any additional information regarding the postponement of the hearing on the acquisition of the library site. FGM:kh I elm APR 10'92 = 3 �C, CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: April 6, 1992 TO: James G. i , FROM: Chuc Di r , City Manager Community Development Director SUBJECT: PLYM FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM --STATUS REPORT Registration for the 1992 Plymouth First Time Homebuyers Program ended March 27, 1992. A total of 186 families registered for the program. Those registering have until Monday, April 6, 1992 to submit their preapplications for consideration for the program. As of today (April 1, 1992) 119 of the registering families have already returned their preapplications. Of this total 81 are indicating a "local preference", meaning they either live or work in Plymouth at the present time. On April 9, a drawing will be held here at City Center to determine the lucky 20 families that will be first offered the opportunity to qualify for the homebuyer assistance (up to $15,000 per family based on need). Those families with a "local preference" will receive the initial opportunity to participate, with those having no local preferences only considered thereafter. Based on the large number of preapplications we have it is doubtful that sufficient funds will be available to.address the no preference group. Following the drawing, the 20 selected families will be required to participate in an orientation workshop either Saturday, April 11 or Thursday Evening, April 16. A selected family must provide evidence that they have a preliminary mortgage approval from the lending institution on or before April 30, 1992 to continue in the program. Thereafter continued participation will only be permitted for those that have executed purchase agreements by June 5, 1992 and a closing for the purchase of the property by July 10, 1992. Anticipating that some of the initial 20 families will "fall out" at one of the forthcoming steps, a second round of selectees will begin their orientation/mortgage commitment/purchase cycle on June 8, 1992. The size of this group will depend on how many of the initial group make it through all of the steps. So far it would appear that our 1992 Homeownership Program is a quantitative success --at least in terms of applicants --compared to the previous years efforts. Hopefully this success will continue through the completion of the program at the end of September, 1992. (pl/cd/jw.4-6:jw) CSM APR 10'92 Commission fails to find consensus on state aids by Jody A. Hauer Minnesota remainsplagued with how to provide property -tax relief and state aid to local governments, the third largest piece of the state budget. At $2.2 billion in the 1992-93 budget, it ranks behind only elementary -secondary educa- tion and human services in size. Still, the State Capitol continues to reflect little a0reement on who should receive that tax reliefand how it should he distributed. The lack of agreement over hoW W distribute tax relief -aid issymhol- iied b% the experience (11'a, ne kk +ruin,. the .�d� isur� C'omntissiun on Relation. April 14. 1992 (ACIR). The 199 t Legislature created the ACIR to recommend improve- ments in the distribution of ~tate aid to cities, counties and other local unitsofgovernment. But the commission did not earn submit it report to the 1992 Legislaure. And this years Senate tax hill would eliminate the commission. What went wrong? First.abit ol•hack round In 1+),11. the I.egislaiure made nu:,tteinht to Conunied on PAINNESOTA JOURNAL =6 CIM APR 10'92 ACIR Continued from Page I improve the state formula for pro- viding local aid. But it did establish a Local Government Trust Fund in an attempt to improve accounta- bility for spending public dollars and to end the annual ritual of local governments lobbying the Legisla- ture heavily for aid. This Trust Fund, composed of the proceeds from two cents of the 6.5 -cent state sales tax, was to pay for state aid to local governments. Then, to tackle the more difficult problem of how to improve the dis- tribution formula for that aid, the Legislature created the ACIR. At the same time, the Legislature specified which programs of pro- perty -tax relief/aid the Trust Fund would finance in 1992—about 65 percent of all state aid to local go- vernments. However, Gov. Arne Carlson vetoed the distribution of the aid in the 1991 bill. Although few expected the ACIR to produce a new formula for dis- tributing state aid by 1992 (time was too short for such a complex problem), many hoped it would re- commend how to deal with the veto. After a half dozen meetings and several votes, however, the ACIR managed only to approve a recommendation supporting the original language vetoed by the governor. Sen. Ember Reichgott (DFL -New Hope), who co-chaired the com- mission with Rep. Joel Jacobs (DFL -Coon Rapids), said what would be a formidable task under the best of circumstances was further complicated by Gov. Carl - son's veto. Because the veto put the future of state aid to local govern- ments in doubt, the local officials on the ACIR were more concerned with "simply trying to survive," according to Reichgott, than how to redesign aid distribution formu- las. The commission was political. A fight between DFL legislators and the governor that could be nick- named' will the real killer of the homestead credit please stand up" got in the way of meaningful dis- course. In addition, half of the ACIR's members were legislators; legislators succeeded in becoming co-chairs and setting the procedu- ral rules for the commission. This ..established it as a political forum" from the start, accordin_o to Dorothy McClung. commissioner April 14, 1992 of the Minnesota Department of Revenue and ACIR member. Furthermore, because House members pushed to create the ACIR and Trust Fund in 1991 over the objections of some sena- tors, legislators did not fully agree on how the ACIR should operate. The membership of the ACIR was problematic in other ways. Eight of the 20 members represented local units of government—the re- cipients of the state aid the com- mission was supposed to help dis- tribute. Even though the Legisla- ture has final say over ACIR recommendations, some senators believed the Legislature is a more appropriate body for developing state aid reforms, according to Reichgott. Nonetheless, she be- lieves the participation of the local spent its time trying to decide what programs of tax relief ought to be financed from the Trust Fund and what from the state's general fund. It did not begin the larger and more difficult discussions about accoun- tability for state and local fiscal decisions or the appropriate rela- tionships between the state and local units of government. When the commission voted on what re- lief programs the Trust Fund should finance, members ac- knowledged that whether a tax -re= lief program was included in the Trust Fund depended more on available money than whether it made good fiscal or tax policy. Gov. Carlson's supplemental budget recommendations in March essentially ignored the ACIR's close votes on what pro - "An even larger issue is whether commission of this soil can answer questions about the state's appropriate relationship with counties and cities units of government "adds to the process" and gives legislators the benefit of local governmentti input upfront. Some local governments involved with the ACIR were skeptical of the Trust Fund because some legis- lators on the commission wanted to pay for welfare aid and some school aid from the fund in addi- tion to the customary property tax relief/aid programs. John Tomlin- son, senior legislative representa- tive for the League of Minnesota Cities, said the ACIR lacked the focus it needed initially because it had'to deal with aid programs that had "no business" being in the Trust Fund. Legal requirements stymied the ACIR. By law, recommendations of the commission must be ap- proved by three-fourths of the members, or 15 votes. This re- quires attendance by nearly every member of the 20 -member group, a feat that is virtually impossible. Reichgott said. Unfortunately. the ACIR had li- mited time to fulfill its charge. and its work reflected political expe- dienc\. After several meetings learning about the state -local fis- cal suRucturc. the cammissic,n grams should be paid out of the Trust Fund. However, they did recognize counties concerns, ac- cording to McClung, and the fact that county officials had to vote on the half cent sales tax, receipts from which went into the Trust Fund. The governor protected the counties by recommending that the Trust Fund finance certain county programs serving families and children. He also preserved Homestead and Agricultural Cred- it Aid, which is thought to be a popular program. Furthermore, he proposed a $66 million reduction in state aid to cities to help cover the 1992 budget shortfall. Nevertheless, Reichgott says the ACIR's discussions were useful. At this writing the Legislature was still debating which programs ought to be financed by the Trust Fund. Senators incorporated ele- ments of an ACIR recommenda- tion that received a 14 to 3 vote (one shy of an ACIR majority) into the Senate tax bill now under de- liberation. However, at the same time, the bill contains a repealer to eliminate the ACIR. If the ACIR survives this year's Senate challen,,e intact, the prob- lem ofits menthei:,hip Could inten- sify. Currently. 10 members ofthe MINNESOTA JOURNAL 7=- ACIR are legislators, eight are local government officials and two are from the executive branch. Ac- cording to the original legislation, in July 1992 ACIR membership drops to 14 with the elimination of six of the legislative positions, put- ting representatives of the local units of government into the ma- jority. Two concerns emerge, one is ac- countability. Local government representatives will have a majori- ty voice in developing the formulas to distribute $2 billion of state money, most of it for themselves. The second concern is over gain- ing acceptance for ACIR recom- mendations. Even if the group manages a three-quarters majority approval on recommendations, with fewer legislators on the ACIR, fewer legislators will feel ownership in its recommendations. The commission could have diffi- culty selling the recommendations to the Legislature. An even larger issue is whether a commission of this sort can answer questions about the state's appro- priate relationship with counties and cities and what level of govern- ment ought to pay for the various public services. Sen. Reichgott said 1993 will be the year in which long overdue fis- cal reforms will come to a head. Although she questioned whether the ACIR "is totally necessary," she believes legislators could bene- fit from ACIR help. Reichgott said she will continue to "put every- thing she has into" making the ACIR work. In Commissioner McClung's view, the reduction in ACIR membership will remove some of the political rhetoric that immobilized the ACIR its first year. The League of Cities' Tomlinson wonders whether it might be better to continue the ACIR with a sole responsibility: develop a new for- mula for distributing local govern- ment aid. LGA is the piece of the state aid system that is arguably most in need of reform because its distribution relies heavily on grandfathered amounts of aid and little on the actual needs of cities. If the ACIR were to be focused in this way. Tomlinson suggests its membership might better be di- vided equally between city repre- sentatives and legislators. JodY A. Hauer is a rmeat c•h usso- riaw o f ilie Citcens L Luque crud us- sociccteeditorol'the Minnesota Journal. CIM APR 10'92 Define, measure government program outcomes Peter Drucker, a noted manage- ment expert, once wrote of govern- ment: "We need... cleardefinition of the results a policy is expected to produce, and the ruthless examina- tion of results against these expec- tations." Almost a quarter of a century later, most taxpayers do not believe they are getting value for their tax dol- lars. The public continues to ques- tion the value received for taxes, or the ratio of what is received for what is paid. Not only is there con- siderable dismay at the value re- ceived for current public spending, there is substantial skepticism that additional tax dollars would pro- duce additional beneficial out- comes. This view may arise, at least in part, from a failure to con- sistently define the results to be ex- pected from public policy, to mea- sure the results of implementing that policy, and to communicate these results to the public. The need for outcomes in govern- ment programs is but one of a number of themes emerging in the field ofgovemment and public administration. At present there is a lot of currency given to the ideas of making government more en- trepreneurial and to putting into place ambitious programs for quality improvement. There is in- creasing sentiment also to funda- mentally rearrange the way gov- ernment does business by restruc- turing institutional and individual incentives to improve the results targeted by public policy. Restruc- turing could take the form, for ex - x ..�zViewpoint �. --err by Lyle Wray ample, of government bureaus competing for business by provid- ing consumers with a choice as to who will provide schooling or child care for their children. Much remains to be done to put many of these new ideas into place across the broad expanse of govern- ment programs. But there is merit also in taking up the call to define more clearly the results expected from social policy and to examine these results carefully for budget- ing and other decision areas. What follows are a few suggestions for increasing the emphasis on results in the expenditure of public funds. Establish an outcomes frame- work. The Legislature and the ex- ecutive branch should establish a framework for outcomes that cov- ers more than single pieces of leg- islation. Projects such as Minneso- ta Milestones are dedicated to es- tablishing a series of outcomes goals that would set the direction for social policy over number of years and provide a report card to help both the public and branches of government track progress and identify areas needing additional attention. If properly conceived and executed, such an initiative could form a useful blueprint for the future. Write outcomes clearly into law. The art of writing law with clear outcomes needs to be developed further by both the legislative and executive branches. While it may be true in some cases that ambigui- ty of intent makes possible the pas- sage of some laws, specific work with revisors of statutes and legis- lative and executive leadership on writing laws with clearly defined expectations would be worthwhile. Establish performance budgeting for state and local government. Typically budget documeritation submitted to the Legislature does -not contain information on the outcomes achieved by the pro- gram in the past. Performance budgeting is a system of producing budgets based on the regularcol- lection of specific information about the effectiveness, quality, and the efficiency of government services and programs. Perform- ance budgeting makes available outcomes data to determine where public dollars should and should not be spent. Legislation has been proposed at the federal level and in several states to require perform- ance budgeting in requests for funding. Minnesota should follow suit and move toward perform- ance budgets. Establish management indicator reporting. Setting up reports based on graphs of results compared against policy expectations for key elements of public programs and making this information available for legislative and executive branch use has been done in sever- al states and is needed in Minneso- ta. This greatly simplifies the task of searching for important infor- mation and can be most valuable if the key stakeholders are involved from the beginning in developing such systems. There are a number of barriers and resistances to be overcome in out- comes measurement and com- munication. Much remains to be learned about how to measure out- comes for complex programs, al- though much more is now known than has been applied. Measure- ment of outcomes may be threat- ening to those who support pro- grams which might be ineffective or which have hidden objectives or to those who have never before been measured. The task of mov- ing in the direction of greater clari- ty about and measurement and use of results information is likely to be a dynamic process that will benefit from fine tuning and inno- vation. No one magic bullet will assure the goal of providing citi- zens with the information they need to have reasonable confi- dence that public funds are produc- ing a reasonable rate of return. But the task of making outcomes more central to government should be worked on diligently in the coming years as a foundation for better demonstration of what is achieved through public expenditures. Lyle Wray is executive director of the Citizens League. 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MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Scott Syverson and Roger Scherer. STAFF PRESENT: Associate Planner John Keho, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Director of Park and Recreation Eric Blank, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. *MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Albro to approve the March 11, 1992 Planning Commission with a change to paragraph 2 stating that the Motion was made by Chairman Stulberg and seconded by Commissioner Scherer. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commissioner Wigley abstained. Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by.Thompson Land Development Company for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reclassify approximately 50 acres from Public/Semi-Public to LA -2; and, a RPUD Concept Plan for 191 single family lots and 88 multifamily attached units on a 122.5 acre site located at the southeast corner of Old Rockford Road and Dunkirk Lane (92007) Associate Planner Keho reviewed the March 17, 1992 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Greg Frank and Mr. Bill Pritchard representing the petitioner. Mr. Frank discussed the proposal including the land layout, vegetation, and slopes on the site. He stated that the sanitary sewer is in and the site is ripe for development. Mr. Frank stated that earlier plans for this Public/Semi-Public site were for a high school until 1989- 90 when plans were changed to a playfield. MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED THOMPSON LAND DEVELOPMENT CO. (92007) C►M APR 10'92 Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1992 Page 42 Mr. Frank stated he questioned the need for this Public/Semi-Public classification and whether this is the highest and best use for this property.; He -said that if the City is not willing to reguide this site then it should be ready to purchase this site. He said that they had looked at the traffic impacts and sewer capacity of the site and felt that LA -2 guiding was appropriate. Mr. Frank discussed the 1989 Sewer Plan and said that the reclassification to LA -2 would not impact the pipe capacity available. Mr. Frank stated that the proposed density for the area is well below the ordinance maximum standards, and that the natural division of the site by the creek makes the northern area well suited for townhomes. Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Chad Quiggle of 16440 Old Rockford Road. Mr. Quiggle stated that he owns the land to the north of the proposed development and that he would like to see the park land area remain as Public/Semi-Public. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Terri Hyduke of 16300 Old Rockford Road. Ms. Hyduke stated that she lives north of the site and is against the proposed multifamily development. She said that she thought Dunkirk Lane and Old County Road 9 could not support the increased traffic this development would cause. She said she supports Plan B which include the park land or she would like the multifamily development moved to another portion of the site. Ms. Hyduke said the public land use is more attractive for the schools in the area. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Pat Hallisey of 4065 Quantico Lane. Mr. Hallisey stated that he was a Plymouth Creek Townhomes resident. He asked if someone could show him the plans for the trail system in the area, and whether the townhomes will be rental or sold, and the price range. He said that he had reviewed the City's Comprehensive Plan when he bought his home and knew that this site was designated for Public/Semi-Public. Mr. Frank responded by pointing out the City trail system. He stated that the multifamily units proposed will be sold. Mr. Pritchard stated that the price of the units would be $130,000 and up. CSM APR 10'92 Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1992 Page 43 Mr. Hallisey stated that he is in favor of the Public/Semi -Pubic area remaining as such, and if not, he would prefer a development of lower density than that proposed. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jerry Theis of 16800 Highway 55. Mr. Theis stated he is neutral as to use of north end of this site but is concerned with south side access from his business, at the south end of this site, onto Dunkirk Lane. He does not want to see access onto Dunkirk Lane abandoned. He said he feels access to Dunkirk Lane could be safer than what is proposed on the concept plan. Chairman Stulberg asked City Engineer Faulkner to explain the access plan onto Dunkirk Lane. City Engineer Faulkner explained that this is just a concept plan and that the access will be looked at more closely at a later stage and designed to accommodate the Theis property. Mr. Pritchard stated that originally 36th Avenue was to parallel Highway 55 and was changed to go northward along the west side of the property. He said the original plan for the site was for a school and he never had any conversation with the school district as to their need of the site for a school. Mr. Pritchard explained that the Park Plan for this site originated in 1989, but the City has never approached him to purchase the site for a park. He said he stated his opposition to the Park Plan in 1989 and that he is still opposed to it. He said that the high intensity of traffic:' generated by - a playfield abutting single family homes would be a problem. Mr. Pritchard stated that the City should be looking at land for a playfield area outside the MUSA where land is not as expensive. He said the present plan for Park Land on this site leaves him no viable economic opportunity to develop his land. Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg asked if the increased sewer flow from the site would create any problems if the park site were developed as multifamily. City Engineer Faulkner stated that the increase would be insignificant. Chairman Stulberg asked Director Blank about the Capital Improvement Plan not showing any money for acquisition for the purchase of this land, and if there a possibility that the City could purchase this site. GIM WR 10,91- Planning Commission Minutes Z 1 March 25, 1992 Page 44 Director Blank stated that purchase of the proposed playfield site is a possibility. He pointed out the other park sites throughout the City. He said that this site is an excellent location for a community pl':ayfield, as it is just north of Highway 55 and accessible from major roadways, which would be upgraded in the future. He said the land is flat and would be economical and ideal for development as a community playfield. The few trees on the site would make a good location for a picnic area since the Elm Creek trail is located close by. Director Blank explained that the Park Plan for acquiring land. He said it is not unusual for discussion involving acquisition of park land to occur at the time that development occurs. He said that if this site were not purchased by the City, they would need to purchase another site in the Elm Creek neighborhood which would be accessible to the trail system. Commissioner Zylla asked Director Blank if he would refer the purchase of this site for park land to the Park and Recreation Authority Commission if the Planning Commission approves Plan B, which was an alternative presented by the developer to not develop the area designated a park land. Commissioner Zylla also asked if cash or land would, be received for dedication for the area designated as part of the trail system. Director Blank responded that if Concept Plan B is approved, that PRAC would not need to review the request. He said that the trails must go in regardless of what is decided on the park site and that cash and land could be used for dedication. He said that some of the 50 acres could be acquired through required land dedication but the majority of the site would need to be purchased. Commissioner Zylla stated that he does not like the Concept Plan process. He prefers to see more dimensions such as lot sizes, and wants to see that the plan is consistent with the underlying zoning. Mr. Frank responded that the R-2 zoning that this site is eligible for specifies 90 foot wide lots of 15,000 square feet. - He said the Concept Plan is for 80 foot wide lots of 13,000 square feet as a minimum lot size, which is somewhat below the R-2 standards. Associate Planner Keho stated that lot dimensions are not required at the Concept Plan stage. Commissioner Zylla asked if the developer has a potential buyer for the church site. elm APR 10'92 Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1992 Page 45 Mr. Pritchard responded that they are in negotiations with a Presbyterian Church, and that if negotiations succeed the church would come to the City as an applicant with their own plan. Commissioner Stimson stated she favors the Alternate Plan B. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY Stimson to recommend denial of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reclassify approximately 50 acres of Public/Semi-Public land to LA -2 for Thompson Land Development Company. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner. Wigley, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Albro to recommend approval of the RPUD Residential Planned Unit Development Alternative Concept Plan B for Thompson Land Development for Plymouth Creek Heights located at the southeast corner of Rockford Road and Dunkirk Lane. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND Commissioner Wigley to add a condition to the resolution stating that no prior approval is granted or implied at this time which would suggest deviation from the underlying zoning for this site with regard to lot dimensions. Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes. Commissioners Albro, Stimson and Chairman Stulberg voted Nay'. MOTION failed on a 2-3 vote. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion, 5 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote. Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Body Shapers Tan -Tone for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a fitness center in an existing retail building located at 1400 County Road 101. Chairman Stulberg waived the review of the March 17, 1992 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jeff DeLozier representing.the applicant. Mr. DeLozier stated that Body Shapers Tan -Tone is the correct name of the business. He stated he was in agreement with the staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. VOTE - MOTION FAILED VOTE - MOTION CARRIED BODY SHAPERS TAN -TONE (92010) CSM APR 10,91- Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1992 Page 46 3. MOTION by Commissioner Albro, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Wigley to recommend approval of the request by Body Shapers Tan -Tone for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a fitness center in an existing retail building at 1400 ,County Road 101. M --CA Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Stulberg introduced request by the Suburban SUBURBAN HENNEPIN Hennepin Regional Park District for a Lot Division and REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Variances to divide 5.74 acres from a parcel in the FRD (92009) District to create a parcel for a trail corridor at 15900 County Road 47. Chairman Stulberg waived the review of the March 16, 1992 staff report. a Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Chuck Bellingham representing the petitioner.. Mr. Bellingham stated that he did not understand the easements mentioned in the Engineer's Memo. City Engineer Faulkner stated that easements will be needed for storm water drainage in the future, and, if needed, a possible floating trail could be created. Mr. Bellingham stated that if Fernbrook Lane needs to be moved to the west, the County would cooperate with the necessary movement of the trail. Commissioner Stimson asked when trail would be completed. Mr. Bellingham responded that he does not know when the trail will be completed. He said that the completion schedule has been set back and all the property has not been acquired to complete the trail in this area. He stated that the trail will be completed from Northwest Boulevard down to French Park, and other portions of the trail will be built as development occurs. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Chairman Stulberg to recommend approval of the request by the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District for a Lot Division and Variances to divide 5.74 acres from a parcel in the FRD District to create a parcel for a trail - corridor at 15900 County Road 47. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote. Chairman Stulberg introduced the Discussion on Outdoor Advertising. MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS REGARDING OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ON APR 10'92 Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1992 Page 47 Commissioner Wigley asked the Commissioner if they had any thoughts on the correspondence received from 3M/National Advertising Company which was attached to the memo regarding the issue on the size of signs. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Bill Nelson representing 3M/National Advertising Company. Bill Nelson showed the Commission an exhibit showing the difference between the proposed Ordinance size of advertising signs of 300 square feet (10' x 30') versus the 3M recommended sign size of 378 square feet (10.5' x 36'). He stated that the outdoor advertising sign industry standard is 378 square feet and that the 300 square feet size was designed for posters. He said that it is difficult to get signs of 300 square feet size from the industry for art work. Commissioner Wigley asked if all signage in Plymouth is poster size. Mr. Nelson stated that signs in Plymouth along the interstate highway are mostly 14' x 48'. Chairman Stulberg commented that there is not much room remaining in Plymouth for more signs. Commissioner Albro asked why the standard of 300 square feet is used by other advertisers. Mr. Nelson stated that this standard is difficult for 3M because they do not have a warehouse in Minnesota and the artwork for their signs is shipped in handpainted from New York where the standard size of 10.5' x 36' is used. Mr. Nelson distributed a booklet on signs to the Commissioners. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Zylla to recommend approval of the Draft Ordinance Amendment Regarding Outdoor Advertising. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Stulberg introduced the discussion of shopping center signage. Chairman Stulberg requested that staff bring some pictures of shopping center signage to the next meeting, including some pictures from Waterford Park Plaza. Chairman Stulberg introduce Mr. Fred Lips of 14405 -38th Avenue North. =-9 a MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED SHOPPING CENTER SIGNAGE GO WR 1p'tL Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1992 Page 48 Mr. Lips stated that he is a Commissioner on the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals. Mr. Lips stated that he would like to see shopping center signage increased from 5 to 10 percent and a change in the size allowable for pylon signs tied to the size of building needs. He said he felt percentages would be easier to deal with. Mr. Lips stated that many area business are looking at petitioning BOZA for variances for larger signs. Commissioner Zylla asked that staff include the BOZA Commissioners in any information and pictures regarding shopping center signage sent to the Planning Commissioners. Chairman Stulberg and Mr. Lips stated that they would like to see the pylon sign issue reviewed as a separate issue, making the information available to both the Planning Commission and BOZA. Chairman Stulberg introduced the discussion of Planned Unit Developments. Chairman Stulberg asked if Blair Tremere, former Director, would be able to give the Commission some history on some of the PUD's. The Commissioners discussed their progress on the PUD issue.. Commissioner Zylla stated that he would like to see some slides of some of the different concept plans proposed to the City. Associate Planner Keho asked prefer just a bubble drawing the concept stage. the Commission if they would be done by the developer at Chairman Stulberg'responded that a bubble drawing would be fine but he would also want some information stating what the underlying zoning was and number of units allowed. Commissioner Zylla stated that he preferred more detail in a concept plan, and he said that he doesn't want developer to assume that what they show on the detailed concept plan is what will be accepted at the Preliminary Plat stage. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. CIM APR 10'92 Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW April 3, 1992 Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 STEPHEN C. RATHKE JOEL W. LAVINTMAN LINC S DMER j SHERRI D. ULLAND MARLENE S. GARVIS REID R LINDQUIST JAMES C. SEARLS JAMES R. JOHNSON TERRANCE W. MOORE LINDA G. AXELROD CRAIG D. KLAUSING MARC A. JOHANNSEN ANGELA W. ALLEN PATRICK R. McDERMOTT ADAM LEVITSKY STEVEN L THEESFELD BARRY A. O NEIL OF COIINSFI V.OWEN NELSON JOHN P. L OMMEN (1927-1968) WYMAN SMITH (Retired) MARK SULLIVAN (Retired) RE: William Auger, Shirley Auger, James Severud and Michelle Severud v. City of Plymouth Dear Ms. Rauenhorst: Enclosed herewith and personally served upon you please find Summons and Complaint in connection with the above matter. LGA: ms Enclosure Sincerely, LOMMEN, NELSON, COLE & STAGEBERG, P.A. ftinda G. Axelrod CiM 0 10'92 1900 IDS CENTER LEONARD T. J USTER • 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 HENRY H. FEIKEMA TELEPHONE (612) 33.39-8131 ALVIN S. MALMON RONALD L HASKVLTZ Minnesota WATS IJne 1-800.7524297 PHILL IP A. COLE j FAX (612) 3398064 MARK N. STAGEBERG j ROGER V. STAGEBERG GLENN R. KESSEL SOUTHSIDE OFFICE PLAZA, SUITE 2A THOMASR. JACOBSON j JOHN M. GIBLIN 1810 CR[SMEW DRIVE • HUDSON, WISCONSIN 54016 JOHN R McBRIDE j TELEPHONE (715) 386-8217 J. CHRISTOPHER CUNEO '!lust City Line (612) 4.368065 THOMAS F. DOUGHERTY FAX(715)386g219 STACEY A. DeKALB KAY NORD HUNT RICHARD L PL.AGENS REPLY TO: MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE MICHAEL P. SHROYER 3 EHRICH L KOCH MARGIE R BODAS WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER: JAMES M. L.00KHART j Certified Civil Trial Specialist 336-9308 • Certified Real Estate Specialist April 3, 1992 Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 STEPHEN C. RATHKE JOEL W. LAVINTMAN LINC S DMER j SHERRI D. ULLAND MARLENE S. GARVIS REID R LINDQUIST JAMES C. SEARLS JAMES R. JOHNSON TERRANCE W. MOORE LINDA G. AXELROD CRAIG D. KLAUSING MARC A. JOHANNSEN ANGELA W. ALLEN PATRICK R. McDERMOTT ADAM LEVITSKY STEVEN L THEESFELD BARRY A. O NEIL OF COIINSFI V.OWEN NELSON JOHN P. L OMMEN (1927-1968) WYMAN SMITH (Retired) MARK SULLIVAN (Retired) RE: William Auger, Shirley Auger, James Severud and Michelle Severud v. City of Plymouth Dear Ms. Rauenhorst: Enclosed herewith and personally served upon you please find Summons and Complaint in connection with the above matter. LGA: ms Enclosure Sincerely, LOMMEN, NELSON, COLE & STAGEBERG, P.A. ftinda G. Axelrod CiM 0 10'92 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN William Auger, Shirley Auger, James Severud and Michelle Severud, Plaintiffs, VS. City of Plymouth, Defendant. -T ka DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: PROPERTY DAMAGE THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon SUMMONS Plaintiffs' attorneys an answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within 20 days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. LOMMEN, NELSON, COLE & STAGEBERG, P.A. :t f / V441-)d� h R McBride, I. . #69309 Lin a G. Axelrod, -ID #198353 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 339-8131 VYJ Dated: 1� 0 ms/lga/augerPS i co � 1 STATE OF MINNESOTA 7--; ko DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: PROPERTY DAMAGE William Auger, Shirley Auger, James Severud and Michelle Severud, Plaintiffs, VS. COMPLAINT City of Plymouth, Defendant. Comes now the Plaintiffs for their Complaint against the Defendant and allege: I. Plaintiffs William and Shirley Auger are husband and wife who own real property at 11520 -53rd Avenue North in the City of Plymouth, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. At all times mentioned herein, they maintained a residence and personal property on the above-described real property. II. Plaintiffs James and Michelle Severud are husband and wife who own real property at 11610 -54th Avenue North in the City of Plymouth, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. At all times mentioned herein, they maintained a residence and personal property on the above-described real property. On May 28, 1991 and May 29, 1991, Plaintiffs owned and possessed as part of their residences well -constructed finished basements which contained many articles of personal property. 01M - WR 10 1, �\0 IV. Defendant City of Plymouth is and was at all times mentioned herein, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota. V. The City of Plymouth required Plaintiffs to connect to its sewer system. VI. On May 28, 1991 at approximately 10:50 p.m., there was a power interruption in the electrical power supply to the lift station that serves Plaintiffs' property. VII. Defendant City of Plymouth did not provide backup power to the lift station that serves Plaintiffs' property. VIII. Electrical power -was not restored until the morning of May 29, 1991 at approximately 6:30 a.m. IX. On or about May.28, 1991 and May 29, 1991, sewage from Defendant's sewer system backed'up through the connecting sewer pipe and into the basement of the Severud's home, destroying and damaging personal property and damaging the walls and floor of the basement. X. On or about May 28, 1991 and May 29, 1991, sewage from Defendant's sewer system backed up through the connecting sewer c pipe and into the basement of the Auger's home, destroying and damaging personal property and damaging the walls and floor of the basement. -2- CSM WR 10'92 XI. The City of Plymouth has denied liability for Plaintiffs' damages. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION NEGLIGENCE XII. Plaintiffs re -allege paragraphs I through XI of the Complaint as is fully set forth herein. Defendant City of Plymouth was careless and negligent in the operation of its sewer system in allowing sewage to be discharged into Plaintiffs' basements and failing to provide backup power to the lift station serving Plaintiffs' homes. XIV. As a direct and proximate result of the carelessness and negligence of Defendant City of Plymouth, Plaintiffs have sustained damages in a sum in excess of $50,000. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION BREACH OF IMPLIED CONTRACT XV. Plaintiffs re -allege and incorporate herein the allegations contained in paragraphs I through XIV of the Complaint as is fully set forth herein. XVI. Defendant City of Plymouth, in requiring Plaintiffs to connect with its sewer system,* implicitly agreed to provide reasonable service that would not result in the discharge of sewage into Plaintiffs' homes. -3- �M Q� 10�g2 4 I —,7-; IC7 XVII. Defendant breached its implied contract with Plaintiffs by failing to provide reasonable service. XVIII. Plaintiffs have suffered damages in an amount in excess of $50,000 by reason of Defendant's breach of its implied contract. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray for judgment against the Defendant as follows: 1. Compensatory damages in an amount in excess of $50,000. 2. Prejudgment interest and post -judgment interest, reasonable attorney fees incurred, and disbursements; and 3. An award of such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable. Dated: LOMMEN, NELSON, COLE & STAGEBERG, P.A. n R. McBride, I.D. #69309 Linda G. Axelrod, ID #198353 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 339-8131 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT If the requirements of good faith pleading set forth in M.S. 549.21 are breached, the undersigned acknowledges that the_ court may award costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, to opposing parties. ms/lga/augerPC -4- cim APR 10'92 April 3, 1992 Mr. D.N. Kamis 920 Brockton Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 A PUMOUTR SUBJECT: WASTE DISPOSAL PROPOSALS IN PLYMOUTH Dear Mr. Kamis: Mayor Bergman has referred your Resident Feedback Form to me for a response. Let me again thank you for your interest and involvement in your municipal government. You may be aware of a proposal by Hennepin County to locate a Waste Transfer, Household Hazardous Waste, and Recycling Facility at the northeast corner of County Road 6 and Interstate 494. This was to be a large facility similar to the one that currently exists in Brooklyn Park. The primary function would have been to receive curbside pickup wastes from the "packers" that travel the suburban neighborhoods; slightly compact the waste materials; and reload waste materials onto high capacity semi -trailer rigs for shipment to either the Elk River of Downtown burn plants. In addition the Plymouth facility was intended to be a household hazardous waste receiving facility (from individual West Suburban residents) as well a resident dropoff recycling center. Following a County requested delay of several months the County informed the City late in 1991 that is was their intention to withdraw their application for the necessary permits to construct the facility that they had proposed. They have verbally indicated that the volume of waste that is being generated and is forecast for western Hennepin County can be handled by the other existing or proposed waste transfer facilities. The County has indicated it remains their intention to construct a much smaller facility at this location (northeast corner of County Road 6 and I-494) to handle household hazardous wastes, and recycling. To date no new plans have been submitted to the City for this reduced facility. Should you have any -further questions concerning this matter or any other please feel free to contact me at 550-5059. Sincerely, C ales E:iillerud Community Development Director cc: Mayor Kim M. Bergman City Manager James G. Willis (pl/cd/kamis:jw) CIM AN 10'92 3j'rJn aL\ �yT r-`i� ..r Ct 'r.:• 'a ��; .: MQ �':i G; �hS r ��•;1 _; MEMO .+ CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 25, 1992 TO: Steve Correll, Support Services Supervisor FROM: Helen LaFave %Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM FROM TOWN MEETING The attached resident feedback form was received at the Area 4 Town meeting on March 23. Please look into the matter and advise the citizen of action which has been taken. Also, advise me of action which has been taken by Tuesday, April 21 so that I may include your response in the Council informational memorandum. HL:kec attachment i VvPIW-0 RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you -have a question or concern which does not appear on -the Town Meeting agenda to which you would like the City to respond and/or investigate. if you provide your name, • address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN:) Cuy- 41-_4t/d4jzk Q.irn,QLfX 7/(r� Zti,V 2e� eLc�tri ire �r . �zrSe %xuYUA- a eAE-6f., 'ateb Gin L�(A- w: iamarc c4n,2L,rC L072 {��k,Ckyc�2d G 11rn/�. � �QCtr�.' GiCLC•e.S i]u o `7��L CC (.2Ccz�'7FL2 10 Lr A4c214oP[�L _t ON-Y1D DES11�r�TLJ C r` ITV T-0 TAME : a) W S Yz_."c9_r'CY all B+�vuS Jn I c�/t� 2s ,un c/-a`s-k,- rzl�cn s w�// gal a Siol. sic �7 iltilw 2s �xn.�lrX c�It ' iL ) �JOicE �( l-o-p/e Q -e . nJ-- a ecf ' a.�ey� P'_1I aI 5-i�cc /c( lR ti�� a ciC'C' cde�rc - GL�� 110� j� s -t S�7 L4 �{ 4k /o Cafs zr� 606r:�f �. NAME: N&_Ie ADDRESS: q wo arlPdv�S &Vq (ofty) PHONE NUMBER: -55L?-6x)(DC), MP) ,o/r' ,4,.k,. tY 1 APR, r , �• tY 1 APR, iA I i� k S \ o W 2 ¢O r c s>$ a :> s � w ¢ W /-^ e W 1 F m 2 � \ W d ¢ O \ U ,Coe M r dU Z G WW So i Q b r < O c O m G\ ao O W ¢ V 'o O < DO W J �©d r ~ r 2 W S ° r r � O u2 N _ n WZ y ; a Z r < a W W V r Q LL W C Z \ W W 6 V z vl O �ZN ¢ Yl l W Q J O U J CCgo r � Lou 2 0 � � Q O OV \ \ \ a i H r N M LLPd d o -2:' `` -C� CIM QpR 10'92 Z k Dov April 3, 1992 CITY C PUMOUTR Mr. Larry Yauk 3310 Fountain Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Dear Mr. Yauk: Thank you for attending the March 30 Town Meeting. Your resident feedback form expressed concerns about the flyers distributed door to door by businesses to solicit new clientele. I have reviewed- the Plymouth City Code, State Statutes, and discussed the matter with our Public Safety Director. There are no laws that I can locate which prohibit the distribution of flyers. The problem you raise is one of perspective. Some people believe that restricting the solicitation of flyers constitutes interference with free enterprise and free speech-. Others may see them as a public service. Recognizing that the distribution of flyers is likely -to continue, people on vacation may want to ask a neighbor to collect their newspaper, mail and any flyers received while they are gone so there is" less appearance of "easy pickin's" to a potential burglar. Thank you for your Resident Feedback card. Let me know if you have any queptions by calling me at 550-5013. Sincbr(dly, Fr K B y,.Les As ist t City Manager FB:kec CIM APR 10'92 3400 PLYMOUTH eOULEVAPD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 April 6, 1992 Lori and Tom 5205 Yorktown Plymouth, MN Marchiniak Lane North 55442 `y CATV OF PUMOUTR SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING FEEDBACK FORM Dear Lori & Tom Marchiniak: Thank you for your question on the resident feedback form you submitted at the March 30 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and staff are gratified the meeting was so well attended. In order to more fully respond to your concerns, I referred your comments to Fred Moore, Public Works Director; Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director; and Dennis Paulson, Acting Public Safety Director for investigation. The staff members will provide you with additional information. Once again, thank you for participating in the Town Meeting and feel free to. contact me, City Councilmembers, or city staff at any time if we can be of service to you. Sincerely, 0?00' Kim M. Bergman Mayor KB:kec cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director Dennis Paulson, Acting Public Safety Director elm APR 10'92 .. 100 PL' i:�t_,�1.' .— — — ._.- •' _.. ' �4.. - : ledN SC OT -^ ;(-i.; , EL '-7 r'i'd JitF :612! �PftcK Fob �l A T v 2 F Co NC E �N A4.1 57 :7.�,��.. • � � cLw�- �� � �.2 1w.c,�fJ�i, •C� a- Gvfn..�liG �P L% --� �•.e.v„` ��� � yam Cam �R--i i (� (Q ,�t(Cifo c✓ SI�tG�S _�f.10 �.(J Gtr' _ � oet/t�. � G% ����-- . " ciM 0 10'92 k\b DSS /R -e 7'tfC-- G 17y 7V 7AA4£ wt4l &t -e ,-I� / l �.� we-e,41J11 Cap- G I. 5a o S YO,, r— +o urn aim APR 1 0 '92 k\b RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does not appear on the Town Meeting agenda to which you would like the City to respond and/or investigate. if you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN: ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: NAME: �o,e ADDRESS: 5aa (CRY) cp> PHONE NUMBER: -D 010 OR 1 fj,92 MAVIO RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does not appear on the Town Meeting"agenda to which you would like the City to respond and/or investigate. if you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN: 04 A11-6(ryl e".0 7 CY.►z.�l�� - �Mo �ti w, ucz�. • ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: Li' i t :I�t v<.i .� u• /_t IN NAME: d4uki -; farvi ADDRESS: 5o 5 Z'e—L _ � _ /%• (CRY) (4p) PHONE NUMBER: SS`U —O�D� 00 OR 10'92 ?6SfbEVT �zf�BFtC't- FD�vv",-- /rrpv)e E OF C0h Cir i? : A-6-170" F=04 COY /1i69cMf �� ovtie. SSo-v�0/ Elm p 10'92 RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a•question or concern which does not appear on the Town Meeting agenda to which you would like the City to respond and/or investigate. if you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF • - 1 � ' Apt, ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: �. 0 NAME: .Log; r y�. O ADDRESS: 5,-o5y,�K �ac� L .U' ✓�� % -1 f pcx� (Cth') (ZIP) PHONE NUMBER: S' —O /D / •�. - :: 4lti_ r � �J!i,{� . k. f� �i!.t ,s-Gt� jt�.r?.�.'L:. �. � l/ui ir.c,•.4''.i✓v�;,�.:< ./.'.r_ .. CIM APR 10,92 =- `, RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does not appear on the Town Meeting agenda to which you would like the City to respond and/or investigate. if you provide your name, • address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN: i It ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: WIMMMUS""APD-1-21A.M. nJ(i(iIYL 0( 4 -'*4U , . NAME: lylaz'44" ADDRESS: (city) PHONE NUMBER: 53V - D �U / (75p) GIM WR 10'92 RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which does not appear on the Town Meeting'agenda to which you would like the City to respond and/or investigate. if you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN: ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY -TO TAKE: NAME: 1171, ADDRESS: 52 -or 'e/ - f Z - (CRY) PHONE NUMBER: 5SD - o '/O (ZIP) cine APR 10'92 April 6, 1992 Lori and Tom Marchiniak 5205 Yorktown Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 SUBJECT: RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS Dear Lori and Tom Marchiniak: Thank you for submitting resident feedback forms and attending the Town Meeting. Two of the forms you submitted have been referred to me for response. In the first you ask, "Why don't we have any say on what the Soo Line can carry through our neighborhoods in their cars?" According to Conrad Wencka, Chief Transportation Officer for the Soo Line Railroad, the Soo Line moves about 11,000 cars containing hazardous materials on this segment of track annually. The principal commodities are used in heavy industry and manufacturing and include anhydrous ammonia, methanol, and sulfur. Because of the heavy annual usage, this track is inspected a minimum of six times per week and is annually evaluated by a rail detector car which -uses high technology to detects defects in the track. As an interstate carrier, the Soo Line Railroad is regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration of the Federal Department of Transportation. You may have noted that we are trying to protect railroad/street intersections through the installation of lights' and/or cross arms. Pineview was the most recent street to receive lighting. In a second feedback form you asked about the possibility of having one school district which includes all of Plymouth. I know that most of us in city government would support such a proposal. As a developing community, it is difficult for Plymouth to foster identity when its residents are served by four separate school districts, none of which 'contains the Plymouth name. Unfortunately, school district boundaries are not within the City's preview and it is not likely that one consolidated district for Plymouth would be created. Over time, however, there may be additional pressure in this direction as efforts to economize in all levels of government take place. Until then, -it's nice to know that we are served by some of the finest schools in the state -- even though they are in four different school districts. CIM APR 10 V2 3 �2) 550 5000 ^00 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE f6 4 Lori and Tom Marchiniak April 6, 1992 Page 2 { Please let me ow if you have any additional questions. My phone nu er y50-5013. Fra Assi�ant City Manager o FB:kec CIM APR 10'92 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: April 8, 1992 TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD We received the attached Customer Comment Card regarding the courteous and cooperative service a customer received from Bill Tonn. Please share these comments with Bill and let him know his commitment to service has not gone unnoticed by our customers. Thanks. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SERVICE COUNTERS CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD We value your opinion about the service you receive at the Public Service Counters! Please complete this card and drop it in a Customer Comment Box. Date `�-�-`�z- Time 10 :y0 0•.� . With which department(s) did you deal Name of person you -saw t iL- �QN Did you have an appointment? Yes No fq Was service prompt? Yes No Was service courteous? �YesNo Is there information you still require? RJp ?' ,fir I -W % 1'K� 2 Now a-a-uld- we serve you bebteL9 e 94 MC. T : Co �crr�,4,G�2 s Sw,.r,►,� „�, y y-N-� W + iu A�� "r 'TH ,vim 5 Your name .would be appreciated; however, if you should prefer to remain anonymous, we still value your observations. Name K15 N W 1Llc CiJ Address 2 Lq ( C) L.--,,.Jz--- Phone `4 7 3 ' -7O ON APR 10'92 Aprii2, 1992 To the Members of The Plymouth Police Department I want to express my sincere thanks to the members of your department who came to my house last Monday Night, the 30-31 of March, when my wife had a severe seizure. The officers were at the scene within 10 minutes of my call to 911, and were prepared to provide any and all assistance possible. At such a hectic time, I failed to thank them for their help, and will do so now. I do not know their names, only that they were in the area of County Hy 24 and State Hy 101 about 2:00 am, and responded quickly to my call for help. Gentlemen, I thank you for your kindness, and your,devotion'to duty and to the community your serve in the dark hours of the night. God Bless You and all who serve as you do. Robert J. Sladkey 18015 30th Ave No R(I iPlymouth, Minnesota 5544?E:GIKIOMC a OR� 2i 1992 CIM APR 1 C'S2 SHERIFF DON OMODT March 23, 1992 &�{ate of f6 �heP1. rttf :rl-\3 6 COURTHOUSE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55415 (612)348-3744 Dennis Paulson, Acting Chief Plymouth PD 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, Mn 55441 Re: Officer Dave Thompson Dear Chief Paulson, On February 26, 1992, Deputies Don Larson and Tony Thompson were attempting a felony arrest for a warrant for criminal sexual conduct on one Todd Gould at 102 Peninsula in Medicine Lake. Upon their arrival they observed a male matching Goulds description enter the residence at 102 Peninsula. While Deputies Larson and Thompson were attempting to gain entrance to the residence, Gould fled out another door and disappeared in the neighborhood. At this time assistance was requested from Plymouth Police Department, and in addition, a Golden Valley Police Department canine was requested. Plymouth Officer Dave Thompson coordinated the search between your office, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department and the Golden Valley canine officer. As a result, the defendant, Mr. Gould, was tracked for approximately 1 to 2 hours, through 3 1/2 miles of woods, fields, swamps and creeks. Mr. Gould was eventually apprehended at 10th Avenue North and Nathan Lane where he was hiding under a truck. I appreciate the assistance and cooperation Dave Thompson gave to Deputies Thompson and apprehension of a felon. Yours very truly, DON OMODT, SHERIFF Hennepin County --9-9 By: Captain L. L. Warrant Unit cc: Sheriff Omodt Bloedow of your department and Officer Larson, which resulted in the CIM APR 10'92 Minn. Stat. 387.03 "The sheriff shall keep and preserve the peace of his county...,, April 7, 1992 Jim Willis City Manager City of Plymouth Dear Jim, As chairman of the New Hope Plymouth Athletic Associaton Basketball Committee, I would like to commend Rick Busch, Athletic Supervisor for the City of Plymouth, for his help with our basketball program during the 1991-92 season. Rick has put in many hours securing building permits, scheduling, and many other things to help our program run smoothly. He is always willing to sit down and discuss and suggest ways that might facilitate the basketball program. I would also like to thank you and the City of Plymouth for making Steve's services available to us. He has been invaluable to us this basketball season. Sincerely, Tim French NHPAA Basketball Chairman . cc: Eric Blank GIM APR 10'92 Buhler Inc - PQ Brno 9497 - 1100 Xenium Lane - Minneapolis, MN 55440-9497 - Plymouth Dial -A -Ride 7434 Washington Ave. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 To Whom it may Concern: C-BUHLER Phom (612) 545-1401 - Fax (612) S40-9246 March 25, 1992 On Monday, March 'L4, 1992, one of your drivers, whom 1 Only know as 'Carl' displayed significant consideration for his clients. I had accidently left my keys behind that morning, and Carl was kind enough to*try to determine whether or not they were mine, and brought them to my office to find out. I was not there however, so instead of leaving them, he attempted to find me at my previous drop-off location. By that time I had received the message that he was trying to track me down, and was able to confirm to dispatch that they were my keys. Carl then delivered them to me at that address at the cost of his own time. I want to once again thank him for his consideration, and express to you how much I appreciate a driver that authentically cares for his riders. With Sincere Thanks, Shawn Quigley�`J CIM APR 10'�z Process design, Sybtem Er glneejring and Equipment for: Grnin Milling - Chocolate - Coma/ - Pasta - Browing 6 Making - Feed - 01 - Bulk Matorials Conveying - Rubbor - Paint & Ink - Municipal Waste - Die Casing 7=.-: t LAo`, y CITY OF u April 7, 1992 PU MIOUTR Mr. & Mrs. Allen J. Harris 11315 46th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Harris: Thank you for appearing before the Plymouth City Council last evening with respect to your request that you be allowed to keep three dogs at your home. The City Council, as you are aware, did not support your request. Accordingly, it will be necessary for you to remove one of the dogs from your residence. It may be possible for you to temporarily house one dog with a friend or neighbor, as suggested by Mayor Bergman, until your older dog dies naturally, or is put to sleep. By copy of this letter, I am asking the Public Safety Department to be in contact with you in order that this matter can be resolved as expeditiously as possible. Yours truly, James G. Willis City Manager cc: Mayor & City Council Dennis Paulson, Acting Public Safety Director CIM APR 10'92 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 April 7, 1992 Mr. Thomas Forster 11510 County Road 9 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Tom: t CITY OF PLYMOUTR Thank you for the time and effort you spent with the city staff in our collective efforts to explore the possible purchase of your property for park purposes. The City Council has elected not to proceed with this acquisition and we are, therefore, closing our file on the matter. We do appreciate, however, the cooperation with had from you throughout the negotiations. At the conclusion of the Council's deliberations on this matter, your daughter Cynthia, commented that some potential development interests had been discouraged from submitting plans and/or purchase offers because someone here at the City Center had indicated the land was not available for private development. Any comment of that nature would not have been appropriate because your property is not called out in the City's Comprehensive Plan for park purposes. Thank you again for your cooperation and time as we explored the acquisition matter together. Yours truly, ny G. Willis ianager JW:kec cc:. Mayor & City Council Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation Chuck Dillerud, Director of Planning & Community Development c'm APR 10'92 _.,,` •,,-. i �('. -_ _ .. �'. '•.i TA C, F, i -._.. C—P!4 t.,iC tl)ici 5x'-50 0L Z t "C" �c 7^ CITY OF April 7, 1992 PLYMOUTH+ Mr. Tom Severinghaus Manager Chelsea Woods HOA 1505 Yuma Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Tom: Congratulations again to you and the entire Chelsea, Woods Association on being selected as the top medium size community association for the second year in a row! Winning such an award once is quite an achievement; twice is simply outstanding! The Chelsea Woods Development has been a hallmark of not only a quality development, but also of a quality neighborhood since it was developed nearly 20 years ago. Over the years, the planning that went into the initial. development has been justified. Beyond that, however, is a commitment of the people who reside within the area to make it work. We look forward to' continuing the fine relationship we have developed with you and'your association. Best regards, Jame G. Willis �ty ager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council cim APR 10'92 3.100 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 -T-= � ua Mr. Ronald R. Jecha, President PDI INCORPORATED 14755 27th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447-4809 SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH YARDWASTE SITE Dear Mr. Jecha: I am writing to follow up on my letter of July 9, 1991 in which I informed you that the City of Plymouth was making plans to modify the operation of the Yardwaste Drop Off Site in an effort to eliminate the odor problem. The primary operational change in 1992 is that grass will no longer be stored on the site, but will be removed throughout the season for land spreading. Beginning in 1993 grass will no longer be accepted at the Yardwaste Drop Off Site. Since it is the decomposing grass that primarily creates the odor associated with the Yardwaste Site, this plan should address your concerns about the odors. I am enclosing a brochure that was sent to all Plymouth residents and have highlighted the sections that should be of interest to you. I hope you will find that the City of Plymouth has addressed your concerns to your satisfaction. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me Mondays through Thursdays at 550-5085. Sincerely, Marjorie E. Vigoren Solid Waste Coordinator MEV: d cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works enclosure CSM =10'92 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Kim M. Bergman Mayor of Plymouth City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Bergman: S- tL%e. UAL Dopartmaat of H"aing and Urban DovobpnoM Minneapofis-St. Pau! Office. Region V 220 Second Street. South Vmnoapotit. Minnesota 55401-2195 APR 3 1992 k c. SUBJECT: Women and Minority Business Enterprise (W/MBE) Program Under CDBG Thanks to the efforts of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Field Office met its Fiscal Year 1991 goals for Women and Minority Business Enterprise (W/MBE-) contracting. In Fiscal Year 1991, our grantees awarded approximately $3 million in contracts to minority businesses and $4.3 million in contracts to women -owned businesses.. As in the past, our Department has a policy of awarding a fair share of Federally -funded contracts to small, minority, and women - owned business firms. Consistent with this policy and 24 CFR 85.36(e), we are interested i.n assuring that affirmative steps are taken to utilize MBE's whenever possible. Please review the City's W/MBE reporting process as well as the Affirmative Action policies instituted to further minority participation in contracts. In addition to reporting contracts awarded with CDBG funds, contracts made with Rental Rehab, 312, Urban Homestead, Emergency Shelter, and Urban Development Action Grants should also be reported. Actions which should be taken to facilitate utilization of minority businesses include solicitation of these businesses whenever they are a potential source of supplies or services; dividing total requirements into small tasks or quantities so as to permit maximum minority business participation; using the services of the Minority Business Development Center, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and requiring prime contractors to take the same affirmative steps with respect to subcontractors. Assuring W/MBE's full access to the bidding processes when our funds are used is a. very important objective of our programs. CSM APR 10'92 Accordingly, the activity level and affirmative actions taken in this area will be reviewed during on-site monitoring visits. We have established a MBE target amount of $4,100 for Plymouth during FY 1992. Note that only contracts awarded to minority business enterprises apply toward meeting this target. During future monitoring visits, this area will be reviewed with program staff, and recommendations will be made where appropriate. If you or your staff have further questions regarding the W/MBE Program, please contact Jamie Arnett at (612) 370-3035 or your Community Planning and Development Representative. cc: Charles Dillerud, Community Development Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Very sincerely yours, r Thomas T. Feeney \ Manager CIM APR 10'92 z. k A7;-" April 9, 1992 CITY OF PUMOUTR Zachary Lane Chess Team Members c/o Russell Erickson Coach Zachary Lane Elementary School 4350 Zachary Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Chess Team Members: Congratulations to each of you on your continuing success in team competition. All of us in Plymouth will be rooting for you as you participate in the national primary - elementary tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee later this month. Based upon the fantastic record you have achieved in chess competition during the past several years, we are confident that you will do extremely well in Knoxville. Each of you is to be congratulated on your participation in this challenging activity. It is evident that your coach, Russell Erickson, has done an outstanding job in motivating you to participate in chess. Not only do you have lots of fun individually working on an intellectually challenging endeavor, but you also learn the rewards which come from group experiences and team effort. We are confident that the many successes you have achieved at the district, state, and national levels in past years will continue this year and in the years ahead. Best wishes from all of us with the City of Plymouth. Yours truly, Kim M. Bergman Mayor JW: ke c . k. cc: Councilmembers cim APR 10'92 3-100 PL` MOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. i'v I"JESOTA TELEPHONE i6l2) 550-5000 -I,--kt-kT April 9, 1992 Mr. Kim Bergman, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Bergman: The Zachary Lane Elementary School Chess Team has experienced a significant degree of success in recent years at the district, state, and national levels. A summary of these successes is attached. Twenty-one members of this chess team will depart for Knoxville, Tennessee, later this month to compete in the national tournament. The purpose of this letter is to ask if you might be willing to send a short note of (1) congratulations, and (2) best wishes for the coming national tournament, to the Zachary Lane team. If you choose to write, your note can be addressed as follows: Zachary Lane Chess Team Members c/o Russell Erickson, Coach Zachary Lane Elementary School 4350 Zachary Lane, N. Plymouth, MN 55442 It would be appreciated if your note could arrive sometime prior to April 20. Receiving a word of support from you would provide both encouragement and excitement, and would be greatly appreciated by these young chess players. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sinc y, Banning L. H scom Zachary Lane Chess Support Group CIM APR 10'92 i ZACHARY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #'281 (PLYMOUTH) CHESS TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 SUMMARY OF RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Local Setting o Zachary Lane has the largest, active elementary school chess club in Minnesota. o The chess club has 120 members in grades K-5 (school has no sixth grade). o Russell Erickson, first grade teacher, has been coach of the team since 1986. o A parent advisory board provides advice and assistance. o An active alumni group (previous team members) provides tutoring during twice -a -week chess club activities. District Competition o District team champions for combined primary (K-3) and elementary (4-6) categories: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992. State Competition o State'primary (K-3) team champions: 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991. o State primary team runners-up: 1986, 1988, 1992. o State elementary (4-6) team champion: 1992. o State elementary team runner-up: 1991. o In 1992 Zachary Lane had the primary individual student champion, and,the elementary individual student co -champion. o The team also entered the Jr. High School State Tournament in 1791 and 1792, and placed 5th each year , competing with Jr. high school teams. National Competition o The team finished second nationally in the primary (K-3) division: 1989, 1990. o The primary team finished third nationally in 1987. o During the five-year period, 1987 - 1991, Zachary Lane had the highest national team finish, each year, of any Minnesota primary (K-3) team. o Twenty-one team members will be competing in the national primary -elementary tournament at Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 24, 25, 26. 1 0,92 CIM APR F� Y CITY OF PUMOUTR April 7, 1992 Rick Jensen 101 Sunset Drive South Minnetonka, MN 55343 Dear Mr. Jensen: Z 1`iC' You recently submitted a petition to the City Council regarding the upgrading of Ridgemount Avenue and the construction of "off the road" sidewalks. The City Council received this request and has forwarded it to the City's Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for their review and recommendation. We appreciate your interest in this matter. I invite you to be in contact with Mr. Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation, who will be scheduling this matter for consideration by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission if you have additional questions. Yours truly, :r James G. Willis City Manager cc: Mayor & City Council Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation Park and Recreation Advisory Commission CIM WR 10'92 BLANSKI PE i EQ KRQNI,AGE & ZCCH CPRTIFIEO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 7.75 GOL"'EN `!ALLEY AOAO. SUITE 195 s MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55427 TELEPHONE 6121546-6211 FAX 612/546-2048 FAX TRANSMITTAL DATE TO: &-/S FAX # : 5,5-0 a C? FROM:��A- MESSAGE1 CLIENT 44 Fax numba.r 612-546-2048 EUGENE F SLANSKI. CPA JAMES R. ZOCH. CPA PHILLIP J. KRONLAGE. CPA JOHN W. E-OSCN. CPA .AMES V. MEYER. CPA ECWARD H. PEIR CPA RE17RED PAGES TRANSMITTED (including this page) CA201 Merr4er of SEC ana Pnvate Comps ties Pra=a Secnam o1 Rte Amerwan bwM lb of Certdiea Puthe Acccumm�t8 elm T 0 -1 _ v .d .0 :2.. :x :d '13*- p.1v,i• T e, it = 6 'it T '-T,- it April f,, 199 - John W. Edson, Councilmembei City of Plymouth 4835 Fore"tview Ln, Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Mr. Edson, We came upon the scene of an aocident on.Gloaeon_Lake Drive duet west of Vicksburg Lane by Hunter's Glen on Sunday, April 4, 1992 at about 10:20 p.m. We saw the victim laying on the side of the road. We understand it was the body of Kathryn Becker, a 22 year-- old mentally disabled woman, who - had dust been reit by a vehicle. It was a startling sight. We didn't expect to see death like that on a residential street in suburban Plymouth/Wayzata Its our understanding that this ie the se<:and death on this road since about 1980 (the first death was a child whose last name was Day). About six years ago we personally saw a friend's son (Nicholas Weber) get hit while talking to his dad who waa across the street in our driveway. And, we also have heard that a logger was hit by a oar on Gleason Lake Drive just west of Parker's Lake Road a few years ago. How many more accidents will there be before you take action and reduce the road speed and put stop signs in along the vay', If this dear woman, Kathryn Beoker, was your child we believe you would take quick action. Let's not see anyone else get injured or killed. Were begging you to make two changes to Gleason Lake Drive. from Carlson Parkway to Wayzata Boulevard -- a distance of only 1.8 miles. Please lower the speed limit to 25 miles per hour and Please put stop signs on Gleason Lake Drive where it intersects with Vicksburg Lane and with Parkers Lake Road. We think the inconvenienced motorist_ will -understand that it's your moral duty to keep our ohildren and disabled persons safe. Sincerely, `l! .6 VA(GILS Meri Hauge 45 N. Ouantioo Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 De,l k. r, -Ac Don Hauge oo: Wayzata and Plymouth City Council - Dick and Colleen Weber (Nicholas' parents) CIM WR 10'92 hCl 77F 'Q T 't - CI 2- ka_A*., CITY OF April 9, 1992 PLYMOUTR William E. Goins 4635 Hemlock Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 SUBJECT: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Dear Mr. Goins: In reviewing the police reports for April 4, 1992, I have noted an incident for which you are to be commended. At 3:47 p.m. we received a medical emergency call advising of a. capsized canoe in the middle of Schmidt Lake with the occupant screaming for help. You heard the screams, retrieved a boat from storage and rescued the victim from the frigid waters. If not for your quick thinking and actions, it is very likely the victim would have drowned. ' I would like to thank you for your willingness to get involved in' this life-threatening situation and commend you for your actions. It is residents like you that make Plymouth the community that it is. Sincerely, ojt.x4 Pak, Lieutenant Dennis Paulson Acting Chief of Police Plymouth Police Department DP/sb cc: James G. Willis - City Manager CIM APR 10'92 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 a, CATV OF April 10, 1992 PUMOUTR Mr. William E. Goins 4635 Hemlock Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. Goins: Dennis Paulson has provided me•with a copy of his letter to you regarding your rescue of the person who had capsized a canoe on Schmidt Lake. I want to add my thanks and appreciation for your becoming involved in this obviously life-threatening situation. All too often we hear of instances where people chose not to become involved in coming to assistance of others in distress. Your actions prove that you chose to become involved. Those actions demonstrate for all of us the continuing need to recognize our obligation to help others in time of need. Plymouth is indeed a better place in which to live when it has citizens such as you.. Yours truly, James G. Willis QCi y Manager JW:kec CIM APR 10'92 �, �. ,T. � ,•,. -r. � .- -c• gip;_; - � S� �-5:1C^ ... ...:L :�"i_�'.-_.. .. __. ..� i�t.�•,�.�1.''�. Iv.;tV l`Eti�:r+:�.�•.-.. i.� :J i�L 0�G1 J�. � gaid tw. windmudlle2 PENSION CONSULTING April 9, 1992 Mayor Kim Bergman 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Kim, Regarding point #5 on the enclosed: 1624 Comstock Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 473-7796 1. The use of plastic bags for disposing of grass and LEAVES, as you point out, utilize a nonrenewable resource. 2. Also, factories have to "make" the bags ... creating pollution. 3. Trucks have to transport the bags to retail outlets .... creating pollution. 4. After used, the bags have to be disposed of .... creating pollution. Perhaps this fall, residents will be allowed to burn their own leaves, thereby reducing all of the pollution created by bagging. When are we going to "wise up" and be practical??????? Sincerely, Five Reasons To Stop Bagging Grass Clippings Paul R. Wi ndmul l er I. After this year glass clippings will not be Pension Consultant accepted at the Plymouth yard waste drop- off site. PRW/mc 2. Grass clippings left on your lawn can be beneficial. 3. It's expensive to haul bagged clippings away. You can have your garbage hauler - collect them (usually for a fee) or you can - . spend time and money on gas to haul them yourself to the Plymouth yard waste drop-off site. 4. It will cost taxpayers up to $50,000 to transport grass clippings to a compost/landspreading location in an effort to reduce odor complaints about the drop- off site. S. Plastic bags are expensive and are made <i from petroleum, a nonrenewable resource. CIM APR 10992 L r . , MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 r DATE: April 9, 1992 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager SUBJECT: COUNCIL MEMBER COMPENSATION You have requested that I provide you with information regarding compensation of elected officials in other communities. The following responds to that request. Currently, the Mayor's annual salary is $8,600, and each Council member is $6,300. These compensation levels were effective January 1991. State law requires that changes in Council compensation must be adopted by ordinance prior to the next local election to be effective the following January. We will have our next local election in November 1993. Accordingly, if changes are to take place in Council compensation in 1994, tthey must be accomplished by the adoption of an ordinance prior to that election. Attached is an updated survey of Council compensation. We surveyed the compensation levels of councils in cities from 38,000 to 56,000 population, plus Bloomington. I have also attached the survey which was done in August, 1991. 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