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APRIL 24, 1 992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL:
RANDOM
APRIL 27 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - AREA 1
Council Chambers
APRIL 30 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW
Council Chambers
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2. CHARTER COMMISSION -- Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. The
Charter Commission will meet in the Council conference
room to review the draft City Charter. j
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_3. SPECIAL ONE -DAY RECYCLING COLLECTION - Saturday, April
25. A special, one -day collection of appliances,
household items, clothing, tires, magazines and scrap
material will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in
the City Center upper parking lot.
4. POLICE AUCTION -- Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. The annual
City police auction will be held at1the City Center.
Items will be on view beginning at 9:00 a.m.
5. COMMUNITY TRANSITCOMMUNITY TRANSIT FORS -- Regionall Transit Board's
Forum, Thursday, April 30, 12:30 p.m. at the RTB
Chambers, Mears Park.Centre. Information on the forum is
attached. (M-5)
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6. PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - OPEN HOUSE -- Sunday, April
26, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Open House announcement is
attached. (M-6)
7. LIBRARY BOARD -- Thursday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. The Hennepin
County Library Board will meet at the Maple Grove
Community Library. Notice attached. (M-7)
8. THINNEST 'STATE OF THE CITY' -- Tuesday, May 19, 7:30
a.m., City Council Chambers. The City will host a
meeting for local business people to review current
development trends and activities in the community. (M-
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9. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council
calendars for APRIL, MAY and JUNE are attached. (M-9)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR SELECTION -- We received 23
applications for the position of Public Safety Director.
Jeanette Sobania reviewed the initial applications and
has selected eleven to go on to an initial interview.
The eleven will be interviewed on April 27 and 28. At
that time they will also be asked to respond to five
written questions.
I will select a group of semifinalists from the
recommendations of the panel and from the written
responses, and will interview those finalists on
Thursday, April 30. I have told the panel that I would
like to talk to from three to six candidates at that
point. Those semifinalists will also be asked to take a
battery of psychological tests on that day. I will
select one or a group from the candidates I interview to
go on to a psychological interview on Monday,. May 4 or
Tuesday,'May 5.
Those persons will also be invited to a tour of the
department, dinner with you and the department heads, and
a meeting with the Fire officers. That will take place
on Thursday, May 7. We will be contacting you with
information about the arrangements for that dinner, but
please reserve time on May 7.
On the basis of my interviews and the feedback from the
psychologist on the psychological information, I will
make my final selection of one or more candidates who
will be backgrounded.
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2. BOULDER CREST ADDITION -
Earlier this week Rick Murray contacted Fred Moore and
myself --regarding their inability to; gain access to
several lots in the Boulder Crest Addition from Highway
101. 1
This plat has three access points: Highway 101,
Queensland Lane through. the Hughes -Johnson Addition, and
34th Avenue through the Amber Woods Addition. The lots
in question are in the western area of the development,
close to 34th Avenue and Urbandale. ,While 34t1i Avenue
has been rough graded and utilities installed, from
Highway 101 to the Amber Woods plat, I a portion in the
center of the Boulder Crest plat is currently impassible.
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Following a meeting on the site with Rick Murray and his
engineer, Rick Sathre, we agreed to allow access to the
lots under construction in the plat Iclosest to Amber
Woods. My understanding with Rick Murray are contained
in the attached letter.
Both Fred and I have spoken with some of the residents in
the Amber Woods plat with respect to this matter. Some
of the residents are concerned ibecause of the
deterioration of Urbandale and the fact that construction
traffic may exacerbate that problem, I while others are
concerned about the dirt. Our maintenance persons now
are doing what they can to ensure the passibility of
Urbandale until such time as the street reconstruction
program commences. Rick Murray is +obligated per my
letter to ensure that the dirt carried off the Boulder
Crest site by trucks is cleaned up 'daily. It is my
understanding to date that that is being done. The
Council may hear from some residents in this area and I
wanted to make sure you had the background. (I-2)
3. PETITION FOR SOUTH SHORE DRIVE LANDSCAPING -- The
attached petition from South Shore Drive residents was
delivered to the City Center on April 21. Eric Blank had
met with Ms. Bridget Jodell during the week of April 13.
She had previously presented the City Council with a
request for landscaping of the East Medicine Lake beach
park area so as to screen some of the neighbors from the
industrial land uses to the south and east. She is
renewing that request.
I contemplate putting this on the Council agenda for May
4 with a recommendation that it be referred to the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission for their review and
recommendation to the Council. (I-3) 1
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4. ZACHARY COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD - ADDITIONAL PARKING --
Attached is a memo from Eric Blank responding to the
Council's request for information where additional
parking might be provided. At this point in time we do
not believe that such parking is required. Since we own
the land, we can obviously proceed to expand the parking
lot northerly at any time. If the Council desires
further information with regard to this matter, or wishes
to discuss it further, please let me know. (I-4)
5. HOLMES & GRAVEN MATTERS -- Attached is a response to City
Attorney Bob Meller's April 9 letter from Jim Thomson of
Holmes and Graven. This letter sets forth the legal
matters which Holmes and Graven is continuing to work on
and the estimated costs associated therewith. Also
attached is the Holmes and Graven billing for the month
of March in the amount of $8,979.69. The detail of each
of the items supporting the charges is available from
Dale Hahn. (I-5)
6. HENNEPIN PARKS REDISTRICTING -- Hennepin County Parks
Commissioners will be holding a public hearing on May 7
regarding proposed redistricting of their commissioner
districts. The Commissioners are considering four
separate plans, copies of which are attached. The
criteria used to craft the proposed boundaries include
the following: 1) do not split a community between two
districts; 2) limit changes in the current districts; 3)
reduce the population range between the smallest and the
largest district. The hearings will be held in the Board
Room of the Hennepin Parks, Administrative Office, 12615
County Road 9.
7. MINUTES
a. Planning Commission, April 8, 1992. (I -7a)
b. Plymouth Forum, April 20, 1992. (I -7b)
c. City Council Special Assessment Committee, April 13,
1992. (I -7c)
8. WATER RESTRICTIONS -- The attached water restriction
flyers was sent to area lawn services, landscapers and
homeowner associations. The flyer is also being
distributed in new resident packets at the information
counter. Also attached is a news release on the same for
newspapers, cable television, television and radio
stations. (I-8)
9. FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- A revised roster is
attached. (I-9)
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11.
INQUIRY TRACKING SYSTEM -- On Monday, April 20, the
computerized Inquiry Tracking System 'was initiated for
all city departments. Some types oflinquiries are not
included in the system: Police and Fire items, items
requiring a legal process such as hazardous buildings,
diseased trees, weeds, and zoning complaints, as well as
simple matters which can be responded to at the time of
inquiry.
As of Friday, 10:00 a.m., a total of 73 inquiries had
been introduced into the system.
A number of enhancements have been recommended for the
system during this first week. I expect that we will
continue to receive recommendations for enhancing the
system. Thus far, it appears to be a useful tool.
Reports from the system will periodically be provided to
the City Council with the information memorandum.
PURCHASE OF MICRO COMPUTER NETWORK -In accordance with
City Council direction, the micro computers scheduled for
purchase for Administration, Finance, Planning, Park and
Recreation, and Fire have been reviewed and reconfigured
to better correspond with the needs of each individual
user. The equipment will be ordered during the week of
April 27 and installation and activation near the end of
May. .I
Councilmember Edson has provided a great deal of
assistance in providing information about hardware
training resources and software evaluations. With his
input we have reduced the RAM memory on half of the
computers to be purchased and eliminated a hard drive in
two. It was necessary to double the hard drive capacity
for the Fire Division computer. In the next few weeks we
will be evaluating the software tojpurchase for the
system•and training to familiarize system users with the
new system. i
12. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER - ROBBINSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT --
Dennis Paulson has informed me that Mike Goldstein will
start his school liaison officer assignment next Monday
morning. Mike has already met with teachers, students
and parent groups at Armstrong, as well as spent time
with the school liaison officers in Burnsville,
Minnetonka, New Hope and Golden Valley we are extremely
pleased with Mike' enthusiasm for this program and are
confident that it is going to be a isuccessful venture
which will benefit not only the students at Armstrong,
but all the residents of the Robbinsdale School District
residing'in Plymouth. j
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13. FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT -- Dennis Paulson has
informed me that there was a fatal motor vehicle/bicycle
accident on Thursday evening at about 6:00 P.M. This
accident occurred on westbound Highway 55 about 724 feet
east of County Road 61. According to Dennis, three young
boys were crossing Highway 55 at this location, two
stopped in the median, and one continued across the two
westbound lanes. An eleven year old boy was hit by one
of the westbound vehicles and subsequently died of his
injuries. The motorist was not cited.
14. SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT DATA -- Attached are data from
each of the School Districts serving Plymouth. These
data indicate the number of Plymouth students in each
district, and with the exception of the Robbinsdale
School District, by school. The percentage of Plymouth
students to a total school enrollment is calculated. Not
surprisingly, Plymouth students make up the bulk of the
Wayzata School District enrollment (75 percent), with the
Robbinsdale School District second at 21 percent.
15. PHOTO BLACKOUT -- Communications Coordinator Helen LaFave
has picked up some information with respect to a new
state law which has the affect of prohibiting the photos
of Councilmembers in city publications other than public
service directories. The statute reads, "When a
statutory or home rule charter city, county, town, school
district, metropolitan or regional agency, other
political subdivision of this state, issues a report or
other publication for public distribution to inform the
general public- of the activities of the political
subdivision, the report or publication must not include
pictures of elected officials nor any other pictorial or
graphic device- that would tend to attribute the
publication to an individual or groups of individuals
instead of the political subdivision. Directories of
public services provided by the political subdivision are
exempt from this subdivision."
We have, on occasions, had pictures of the Council in
Plymouth News as a means of communicating with our public
as to who their elected officials were. Whether or not
the law is even constitutional is a question which can
best be left to lawyers. The last time a Councilmembers
group picture appeared in the Plymouth News was in the
October/November 1990 edition.
16. FOR YOUR READING.....
a. Star' Tribune article, April 19, 1992, "Government
can't understand why people risk death at train
crossings." (I -16a)
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b. Wall Street Journal, April 20, 1992, "The Informants."
(I -16b)
c. "Clearing the
Pesticides, and
League. (I -16c)
Air: Facts
Taxes," published
17. RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS:
a. City staff responses to Resident
attached. (I-17)
about Mosquitoes,
by� the Izaak Walton
Feedback forms are
18. CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD -- The attached customer comment
card was received at the front counter.1 (I-18)
19. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following
correspondence on Plymouth employees:
a. Letter from Steve Tryggeseth, Edina Realty, thanking
Val Krisko. (I -19a) I
b. Letter from Mary Anderson, Chair, Metropolitan
Council, to Frank Boyles for participating in the New
Ventures forum. (I -19b) i
20. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letters sent to Tad Jude, Judy Makowske, and John
Keefe, from Mayor Bergman, inviting Hennepin County
Commissioners to the May 4 Council 'meeting to discuss
the redistricting of County commissioner districts.
Commjissioner Keefe has said he will be present; we
have not yet heard from the other two Commissioners
(I -20a)
b. Letters sent to Plymouth Homeowner Associations on
water restrictions, Adopt -A -Park program, and
availability of City staff to attend association
meetings. (I720b) j
c. Letter sent to adjacent businesses Ito the Highway 55
and County Road 61 intersectionj advising of the
proposed intersection safety improvements. (I -20c)
Letter from Lori Dietrich and Steven Piazza,
commenting on the proposed Goff Homes development.
(I -20d)
Letter responding to Michael 'Hall, Burl Oaks
Homeowners Association, from City Manager, regarding
speeding traffic on 5th Avenue. (I -20e)
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f. Letter from Senator Paul Wellstone, to Mayor Bergman,
notifying the City has been awarded a $206,000 grant
from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(CDBG funding). (I -20f)
g. Letter to Dave Miller, from Eric Blank, regarding a
request by the Medicine Lake Sailing Club to hold
sailing races during the summer. (I -20g) -
h. Letter from Patrick O'Connor, Director, Hennepin
County Property Tax and Public Records, to Laurie
Rauenhorst, forwarding a check in the amount of
$12,722.25 to pay for the costs incurred by the City
for redistricting of election districts. (I -20h)
i. Letter to Jeffie Phillips, from Laurie Rauenhorst,
concerning the off -sale liquor license application for
4130 Highway 101. (I -20i)
j. Letter to Joe Domagala, from Chuck Dillerud, regarding
"Downtown Plymouth.", (I -20j)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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
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Registration deadline is Tuesday, April 28. If you
have any questions, please call Mike Kuehn, RTB
community relations coordinator at 292-8789.
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PLYMOUTH H 1 STOR 1 C" IL SOCIETY
OPEN'HOUSE
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1992
1:00 - 4:00 PM
PROGRAM
B B & B
N* • (Brownstone Buildings of Minneapolis
o 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 26th!
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HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY
or APRIL 23 MEET�Nr RESCHEDULED
The Library Board will hold its monthly meeting on
Thursday, May 7,1992 at 4:00 p.m.
at the Maple Grove Community Library,
8351 Elm Creek Boulevard
Maple Grove
Gordon Tulberg,
Secretary
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CHAMBER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
April 1, 1992 V
Mr. Jim Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim, i
May is the month slated for TwinWest's "State of the
City" Coffee Breaks in 1992. TwinWest members enjoy the
opportunity to visit your facility and hear about
upcoming programs and activities that affect the business
community. These are some of our best attended Coffee
Breaks during the year.
The date for the Plymouth Coffee Break is Tuesday,
May 19, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and should include 15-20 minutes
for the "State of the City" address. I encourage you to
invite the mayor, members of the Council and key staff
members. Additionally, we suggest that you invite other
key individuals or businesses that you would like to get
the message to.
As host, you should provide coffee for 50 people and
three dozen rolls. (Since we do not take reservations,
this is an estimate on how many people will attend based
on past experience.)
TwinWest will publicize these Coffee Breaks through press
releases, a special mailing to our members and through
the Chamber newsletter.
Jim, we appreciate your support of TwinWest and your help
with this important function.
Sincere
Larry S. Dowe 1
President
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COUNCIL CALENDAR:
APRIL 27 - MAY 10
April -May 1992
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CIM APR 24'92
April 22, 1992
Mr. Rick Murray CITY OF
BTLand Company
1055 East Wayzata Blvd.
Suite 210
Wayzata, MN 55391
SUBJECT: BOULDER CREEK CONSTRUCTION ACCESS
Dear Rick:
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Both Fred Moore and I appreciated having the opportunity of
meeting with you and Rick Sathre yesterday afternoon at the
Boulder Crest site. We recognize the problem your contractors
are having gaining access to some of the lots because of "the
condition of the roads.
Based upon our on-site visit, I have a far better picture of the
problems confronting you and your contractors as they seek to
build the five new homes. Based upon our conversations, it is my
understanding that you want to be able to use the access to your
plat from 34th Avenue and Urbandale on a temporary basis when
access from Highway 101 is not possible. Access to the western
portion of the plat is not feasible during weather conditions
such as we experienced yesterday and accordingly, construction on
the homes would have to terminate until such time as the weather
conditions improved to the point where you could finish
constructing 34th Avenue from Highway 101 westerly. Given the
subsoil conditions in that area, following installation of the
City's trunk sanitary sewer, as well as your own utilities, it
appears that it may be some time before the soil is sufficiently
dried to support the weight of construction vehicles and
construction loads.
You are aware that the City has received numerous complaints from
residents residing in the Amber Woods development regarding the
condition of their streets. We experienced severe deterioration
of the roads, particularly Urbandale Lane over the winter. The
entire Amber Woods plat will be undergoing street reconstruction
this summer, starting in May. Introducing additional
construction traffic, particularly those with heavy loads, only
compounds the existing deterioration of the roads and increases
City maintenance difficulties on the one hand, while creating ill
will among some of the neighbors on the other. The latter
situation is compounded when construction vehicles leave the site
carrying enormous amounts of dirt and, mud out onto the public
streets in the Amber Woods plat.
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Rick Murray
April 22, 1992
Page 2
Recognizing the foregoing, I believe that the City can agree to
permit your builders to have access to the four homes under
construction on the west side of the Boulder Crest plat from 34th
Avenue and Urbandale on a temporary basis when access is not
otherwise feasible from Highway 101, based upon the following:
1. When the Director of Public Works, or his
representatives, determines that reasonable access from
Highway 101 is not available given the condition of the
soils in the plat, whether on 34th Avenue or by some
other route.
2. Construction traffic utilizing the Amber Woods plat will
be reduced to as few trips as possible, recognizing
appropriate load limitations for delivery vehicles.
3. All non -construction related traffic will be discouraged
from using the access for any purpose.
4. You will have a bobcat available to clean up the mud on
Urbandale and 34th on at least a daily basis and more
often as may be required as determined by the City.
5. When construction activity is not taking place you will
ensure that the temporary barricade fence is installed so
as to prohibit access to the plat from Urbandale and 34th
Avenue.
6. Whenever reasonable and/or practical, the delivery trucks
delivering construction materials will avoid backing onto
the lots, thereby carrying off excessive amounts of mud
onto the public streets.
Rick, in granting you the use of this access to Boulder Crest, I
expect that you, and your associates will literally "bend over
backwards" so as to avoid creating problems and difficulties for
the residents residing in the Amber Woods plat. Those people
have had to live with very poor road conditions all winter long
and I am sure you can understand that they have several months of
reconstruction activity staring them in the face. To add
additional heavy truck traffic, particularly trucks dropping huge
clumps of mud every few feet, adds "insult to injury." If you
and your construction crews are not able to appropriately deal
with that situation, and we receive complaints from the
neighborhood, we will be forced to reevaluate our position with
respect to access for the four lots via Amber Woods.
CIM APR 24'92
Rick Murray
April 22, 1992
Page 3
This temporary access is for the construction of five homes. It
is not to be used for access to complete the construction of 34th
Avenue. All equipment and material to complete the public
improvements shall access directly from Highway 101.
I personally appreciate your interest in wanting to work with us
in having this matter resolved in a fashion which is "win-win"
for all concerned. I believe that can be achieved with a good
deal of sensitivity on your part.
Please give me a call regarding this if you have any additional
questions.
Yours truly,
e G. Willis
((City Manager
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cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
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CIM APR 24'92
April 20, 1992
Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members;
The residents of the South Shore Drive of Medicine Lake wish
to resubmit their proposal for the "Landscaping Improvement Plan"
submitted to the City of Plymouth during the 1990-1991 fiscal year.
You may recall that Eric Blank and the city landscaper met with commu-
nity residents prior to the proposal. At that time, project funding
was denied. None of the community residents received a copy of the
plan, nor were we officially notified of the Council's disapprovel.
Since the 1990-1991 request, residents continue to view unsightly
business establishments, accompanying noises, and numerous vehicles.
This problem has continued since the establishment of The Ryerson-
Gruman Steel complex in the'1960!s, The structure continues to be
an "eye -sore" to all citizentry utilizing the lake for water, biking
or walking purposes. The area continues to be widely used. Conse-
quently, the.proposed landscaping project would beautify the city's
largest lake and benefit its users.
We do wish, however, to thank Mayor Bergman and the council for
their efforts in passing the -.city's noise ordinance and approving
the N.S.P. Substation's landscaping project adjacent to the South
Shore Drive. Both actions have served to improve the problems adher-
ent to business-inductrial zonings in residential areas. In this
regard, we ask for continued support in our request that the council
approve the proposed "Landscaping Improvement Plan" along the South
Shore Drive. We would also request a copy of that proposal.
c.c. Eric Blank
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South Shore Drive Residents
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We request that the city council approve the "Landscaping
Improvement Flan" along the South,Shore Drive.
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DATE: June 14,'1990 -
TO: Eric. Blankf • Director_ of Parks and Recreation
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FROM: Don Kissinger, City Forester
SUBJECT: -SIGHT- AND* NOISE SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS:;.; r`r-��,,,;•.�- {� v. ;,:�::: ::
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Af ter - visiting --the- above mentioned park and obtaining data..,. the area
proposed to be used as a screen, I have come up with these recommendations.-:
The best situation' for' a sight and noise screen is a layered approach, which:.:_
has the tallest plants in the middle or at one end. Since we cannot plant any
trees '-behind the pea shrubs, which are next to : the railroad.�;tracks, we -should.
plant`" the`'. tallest`'trees•-in-the' middle •(the recommended trees: are Colorado ; :•-_
r~!' '''They can' grow'to a mature height -of - 60 -75:z. -feet which will
..Green, Spruce) :,r<:.
-definitely screen the factory and is more dense than anq`pine type species,
since the spacing of these trees should be at least 20 feet.`:- I recommend Amur
'Ma leshrub/.trees to •be' planted .in'front'•:of:_the ;line: of _:spruce,ito Iill-the-, ap .
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With the -recommended planting scheme we -will have correct'.spacing for they
health of the trees and shrubs plus a dense pyramidal affect to direct noise
upward and fill all site gaps. We must remember that to achieve a total
screening affect it will take several years.
In figuring the cost, I computed a reduced price where we would buy the
material wholesale with no warranty on their health and plant them ourselves
or a price where everything is contracted out and has a one year warranty.
With the less expensive method we would need labor which is at a premium at
most times of the year-, plus we have no warranty should any trees die. The
more expensive routes limitation is that of price.
CIM APR 24'92
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Page Two
The approximately $5,200. The contracted
plant:, ourself ..methodyould cost,
nd their:: corresponding', pr ces.,
route would.-,be7z,'$11,300. ---.jhe.:number.,of plants -,a
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PRICE '' PRICE PLANTS LABOR LABOR
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 23, 1992
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation E's
SUBJECT: ZACHARY PLAYFIELD ADDITIONAL PARKING
When the City Council passed the resolution to reject the
purchase of the Forster property, they requested staff to
provide them with information about future parking
possibilities. On the attached graphic, I have highlighted in
yellow the existing 225 car parking lot. I have also
highlighted in red the most appropriate expansion area which
would push the parking lot out to the north, or toward the
water tower. Depending on how many additional spaces we
choose to add, some trees would have to be removed at this
location.
I think the subject of parking needs some clarification at
this time. As a general rule, 99% of the time, we do not have
a parking problem at Zachary Park for city sponsored events.
If we have parking that exceeds the existing parking lot
capacity, we have a written agreement with the church to use
their parking lot, and we have an agreement with the school
district that allows them to use our parking lot and us to use
theirs.
There are two occasions when parking becomes a problem.
First, some park visitors simply choose to park on 47th Avenue
or Arrowood Lane, because they know it is a shorter distance
to walk. The Zachary parking lot can be empty, and some
people will still choose to park on 47th or Arrowood. We have
sent written notices to all parties that use the park asking
them not to do this. The trail entrances have signs asking
park visitors to use the parking lot. Barring the actual
signage of these streets as "no parking," the reality is that
some people will still choose to park at these locations.
The other problem deals with the Zachary Elementary School.
Our adult summer sport programs start at Zachary Park on
Friday, April 24. Between now and the end of the school year,
Zachary Elementary School will have two special events. On
those evenings, when the park parking lot is full with
softball participants, the overflow parking from the 150 or
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Zachary Playfield Parking
Page 2
200 people trying to
place to go. Last
Zachary Lane itself,
This spring, it will
parking" signs that i
The school does have
also.
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park at Zachary Elementary School have no
year, they were still able. to park on
thus it did not become a major issue.
have to be monitored, because of the "no
re now enforced up and down Zachary Lane.
permission to use the church parking lot,
I have talked to Rhonda Smith, the principal at Zachary, and
she has informed me that they will have major music events on
Tuesday evening, May 12, and Thursday evening, May 27. Rhonda
will be communicating with the parents to let them know that
they may experience some difficulty in parking for those
events. I will also be talking to Denny Paulson to ask the
cooperation of the police reserves in alleviating any traffic
problems that may occur on those evenings.
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CIM WR Z01-
t APF, 24 • 92* 10:58 HOLF ES s GF,'AVV l
.TAMES J. THOMSON, JR.
Attorney at Law
Dirct:t Dial (612) 337-9209
April 24, 1992
Mr. Robert L. Meller, Jr.
Best & Flanagan
3500 IDS Center
80 S. 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2113
RE: City of Plymouth Legal Matters
Dear Bob:
P.2 s .
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 PiJhbury COMM Minnupolis, Minnnotx $5402
Tekpbone (412) 337.9309
F"Nitnik (612).137-9310
Pursuant to your April 9, 1992, letter, I am providing you with the
attached list of legal matters on which our firm is continuing to
represent the City of Plymouth. Other than those matters
referenced in the attached list, all of the other matters that we
had been working on for the City are completed. There may be some
minor follow up work that is necessary on those matters, but I
would not expect the fees to exceed $750. The hourly rate that is
being charged for all matters on the attached list is ;100 for
directors, $90 for associates, $60 for paralegals and $45 for law
clerks.
In addition to the matters on the attached list, Steve Tallen is
still representing the City on a few prosecution appeal cases. Mr.
Tallen is no longer with our office. You can contact him at 4624
IDS Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, if you would like any
additional information from him.
Sincerely,
rames Thomson
JTT:rsr
Enclosure
CC; James Willis (w/enclosure
JJT33705 GIM APR 2 4'92
PL300-32A
APF' 24 '92 10: W-CHES & GRAVEN P. a-
MATTERS ON WHICH HOLMES i GRAVEN
IS CONTINUING TO REPRESENT
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
1. County Road 6 Eminent Domain - Project 250
( Our File, No . PL100-37 )
This is an eminent domain matter involving easement
acquisition for the expansion of County Road 6. All the
parcels have been settled with the exception of the property
owned.by Mr. and Mrs. McGowan. The City has appealed the
commissioners' award and we expect a trial date in September,
1992: Corrine Heine is handling this matter. If the case
proceeds to trial, the estimated fees through completion would
be between $5_,000 and $7,500.
2. City v. Jerome Begin (Cottonwood Plaza)
(Our File No. PL100-45)
Jim Strommen is representing the City in this matter. The
City sued Mr. Begin for failing to build a retaining wall on
the Cottonwood Plaza property. Mr. Begin has appealed the
trial court's decision in favor of the City and we are waiting
for the Court of Appeals decision. If the Court of Appeals
upholds the trial court's decision, the fees would be
approximately $1,000 to complete the legal work on the matter.
If the appellate court reverses the trial court's decision,
then ultimately a trial might be needed and the estimated fees
would be $7,500.
3. Cartway Land Registration
(Our File No. PL100-53)
Corrine Heine is handling this matter for the City. There is
some miscellaneous legal work that needs to be done to prepare
deeds. Legal fees should not exceed $1,000.
4. , City v:. Marcus Real Estate Development Corporation
(Our File No. PL100-95)
Jim Strommen is handling this matter with the assistance of
Jim Thomson. The -City is attempting to enforce an agreement
with the defendant in which the defendant agreed to pay
engineering fees to the City. An arbitration hearing is
scheduled for May 11, 1992. Estimated fees to complete the
arbitration are approximately $2,000. If a trial is
necessary, the estimated fees would be approximately $7,500.
JJT33705
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5. Library Acquisition - Project 103
(Our File No. PL100-107)
Bob Lindall is handling this matter. Estimated fees to
complete the commissioner's hearings are $7,50U. If there is
an appeal to the trial court, an additional $7,500 is
estimated as the fees.
6. City v. Jerome Begin, (Drainage Pond)
(Our File No. PL100-109)
This matter has been resolved, but there may be some
miscellaneous follow-up work. Jim Strommen is representing
the City. Fees should not exceed $500.
7. Charter Commission
(Our File No. PL100-112)
Dave Kennedy is representing the Charter Commission. The
total budgeted fees for 1992 is $10,300.
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COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS
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passed by the 1886 Legislature.
Commissioners elected at the 1886
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mTRtCT 1 DISTRICT 4
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Champlin 9,006 Chanhassan 8
Corcoran 4,252 Deephaven 3,716
Dayton 4,000 Eden Prairie 16,263
Greenfield 1,391 Excelsior 2,523
Hanover 248 Greenwood 653
Hassan 1,766 Hopkins 15,336
Independence 2,640 Long.Lake 1,747
Loretto 297 Minnetonka 38,683
Maple Grove 20,525 Minnetonka Beach 575
Maple Plain 1,421 Minnetrista 3,236
Medina 2,623 Mound 91280
Medicine Lake 419 Orono 6,845
New Hope 23,087 St. Bonafacius 857
Osseo 2,974 Shorewood 4,646
Plymouth 31,615 Spring Park 1,465
Rockford 380 Tonka Bay 1,354
Wayzata 3,621
Rogers -��
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Total 111.33
X Population S�LtX roou
Crystal 25,543 Bloomington 81,831
Brooklyn Center 31,230 Ft. Snelling 223
Brooklyn Park 43,332 Richfield 37.851
Robbinsdale 14,422
St. Anthony 5.619 Total 119.905
Total 120,146
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X Population
Edina 46,073
Golden Valley 22,775
St. Louis Park 42.931
Total 111,779
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Corcoran
Dayton
Greenfield
Hanover
Hassan
Independence
Loretto
Maple Grove
Maple Plain
Medina
Medicine Lake
Osseo
Plymouth
Rockford
Rogers
Wayzata
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Crystal
Robbinsdale
St. Anthony
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DISTRICT 3
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Golden Valley
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St. Louis Park
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DISTRICT 4
Population X Population
16,849
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0
5,199
Deephaven
3,653
4,392
Eden Prairie
39,311
1,450
Excelsior
2,367
269
Greenwood
614
1,951
Hopkins
16,534
2,822
Long Lake
1,984
404
Minnetonka
48,370
38,736
Minnetonka Beach
573
2,005
Minnetrista
3,439
3,096
Mound
9,634
385
Orono
7,285
2,704
St. Bonafacius
1,180
50,889
Shorewood
5,917
440
Spring Park
1,571
698
Tonka Bay
1,472
3.806
Woodland
496
136,095
Total
144,400
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Population
DISTRICT -5
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28,887
Bloomington 86,335
56,381'
Ft. Snelling 97
23,788
Richfield 35.710
14,396
5.278
Total 122,142
128,730
Population
46,070
20,971
21,853
43.787
132,681
Total Population 664,048
Arithmetic Average 132,809
Acceptable Range 119,528-146,089
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Largest District
Smallest District
Difference
144,400
122.142
22,258
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DISTRICT 1
28,887
DISTRICT 4
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Corcoran
5,199
Chanhassan
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Dayton
4,392
Deephaven
3,653
Greenfield
1,450
Eden Prairie
39,311
Hanover
269
Excelsior
2,367
Hassan
1,951
Greenwood
614
Independence
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Long Lake
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Loretto
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Minnetonka
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Maple Grove
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Minnetrista
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Medina
3,096
Mound
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Medicine Lake
385
Orono
7,285
New Hope
21,853
St. Bonifacius
1,180
Osseo
2,704
Shorewood
5,917
Plymouth
50,889
Spring Park
1,571
Rockford
440
Tonka Bay
1,472
Rogers
698
Wayzata
3,806
Woodland
496
Total
137,293
Total
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28,887
Bloomington
86,335
Brooklyn Park
56,381
Ft. Snelling
97
Champlin
16,849
Richfield
35,710
Crystal
23,788
St. Anthony
5.278
Robbinsdale
14.396
Total
127,420
Total
140,301
Total population
664,048
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Arithmetic average
132,809
Acceptable range 119,528-146,089
Population
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Edina
46,070
Largest District
140,301
Golden Valley
20,971
Smallest District
127.362
Hopkins
16,534
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12,939
St. Louis Park
43.787
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16,849
Golden Valley
20,971
Corcoran
5,199
Hopkins
16,534
Dayton
4,392
Medicine Lake
385
Deephaven
3,653
Plymouth
50,889
Excelsior
2,367
St. Louis Park
43.787
Greenfield
1,450
Greenwood
614
Total
132,566
Hanover
269
Hassan
1,951
Independence
2,822
Long Lake
1,984
DISTRICT 4
Loretto
404
Maple Grove
38,736
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Maple Plain
2,005
Medina
3,096
Chanhassen
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Minnetonka Beach
573
Eden Prairie
39,311
Minnetrista
3,439
Edina
46,070
Mound
9,634
-Minnetonka
48.370
Orono
7,285
Osseo
2,704
Total
133,751
Rockford
440
Rogers
698
DISTRICT 5
St. Sonifacius
1,180
Shorewood
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Population
Spring Park
1,571
Tonka Bay
1,472
Bloomington
86,335
Wayzata
3,806
Fort Snelling
97
Woodland
496
Richfield
35,710
St. Anthony
_5,278
Total
125,006
Total
127,420
DISTRICT 2
Total population
664,048
Arithmetic average
132,809
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Brooklyn Center
28,887
Brooklyn Park
56,381
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Crystal
23,788
Largest District
145,305
New Hope
21,853
Smallest District
125.006
Robbinsdale
14.396
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20,299
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2,367
1,450
614
269
2,822
1,984
404
38,736
2,005
3,096
385
573
3,439
9,634
7,285
50,889
440
1,180
5,917
.1,571
1,472
3,806
144,047
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28,887
56,381
16,849
5,199
4,392
1,951
2,704
14,396
130,759
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Crystal
Hopkins
New Hope
St. Louis Park
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Eden Prairie
Edina
Minnetonka
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Fort Snelling
Richfield
St. Anthony
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10
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20,971
23,788
15,534
21,853
43.787
126,933
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39,311
46,070
48.370
133,751
Population
86,335
97
35,710
5.278
127,420
Total population 664,048
Arithmetic average 132,809
Acceptable range 119,528-146,089
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Largest District
Smallest District
Difference
144,047
126.933
17,114
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 8, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth
Planning Commission was called to order at
7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg,
and Commissioners Dennis
Zylla, Michael Wigley, Scott
Syverson, Barb Stimson,
Roger Scherer, and Ed Albro.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
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None.
Director Charles Dillerud,
and Senior Clerk Typist
Denise Hutt.
Motion by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by
Commissioner Albro to approve the March 25,
1992 Planning Commission minutes.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commissioner
Syverson and Commissioner Scherer abstained.
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by
Independent School District 284 (Wayzata) for
a Conditional Use Permit to allow public
school use of an existing place of worship for
an adult education program located at 13200
State Highway 55 (Vision of Glory Lutheran
Church).
Chairman Stulberg waived the overview of the
March 30, 1992 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jim Brandl,
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Brandl stated there is a need for an adult
education program as many people are obtaining
their G.E.D.'s. He also stated that he
concurs with the staff report.
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MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION
CARRIED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT 284
(WAYZATA) (92013)
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April 8, 1992
Page 42
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public
hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE
Commissioner Stimson to recommend approval of
the request by Independent School District 284
(Wayzata) for a Conditional Use permit to
allow public school use of an existing place
of worship for an adult education program
located at 13200 State Highway 55 (Vision of
Glory Lutheran Church), subject to. all
conditions listed in the March 30, 1992 staff
report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried on a VOTE - MOTION
unanimous vote. CARRIED
Chairman Stulberg introduced the Public Forum PLYMOUTH HILLS
regarding the development of the "Plymouth PLANNED UNIT
Hills Planned Unit Development". DEVELOPMENT
Director Dillerud gave an overview of the
March 23, 1992 memo.
Chairman Stulberg asked the Director to review
the status of the Hennepin County Library in
this area.
Director Dillerud explained that the library
site is not part of the PUD. The site has
been acquired by the City by ,eminent domain.
and that the City has title to the property.
The County stated that a site of three acres
would be ideal for the library, so there may
be a remnant from this 5 acre parcel.
Chairman Stulberg stated that this is an
informational forum to inform the Planning
Commission of issues regarding the Plymouth
Hills PUD Plan.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Bob Guth of 2925
Holly Lane.
Mr. Guth stated he is frustrated with nothing
developing in Downtown Plymouth, and that the
plan is outdated. He stated they need to have
more retail businesses. Mr. Guth stated he
would like a moratorium placed on rezoning to
commercial elsewhere in the City until
Downtown Plymouth -gets going.
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April 8, 1992
Page 43
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Ken Streeter
of 13100 35th Avenue North. x
Mr.. Streeter agreed that the PUD Plan is
outdated. He also stated he would like to see
more retail businesses, and agrees with a
moratorium on rezoning elsewhere in the City.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Streeter why his
retail center that was approved by the
Planning Commission and City Council was not
built.
Mr. Streeter responded that the City forced
him to face the building north and east.
Therefore, it would not face Highway 55, and
he could not interest tenants with that
reduced exposure.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jim Guddal of
4455 Vicksburg Lane.
Mr. Guddal stated he owns the parcel between
the bank and the Amoco station. He stated he
has not seen any desire by the City to get
Downtown Plymouth going. Mr. Guddal stated
that you can not get financing from banks to
build an ,office building on their present
site, and stated that reasonable zoning would
be commercial/retail.
Mr. Guddal stated that the land owners, even
though not within 500 feet of the property
line, should have had an opportunity for input
on the library site.
Commissioner Wigley asked what the owners
would like for a workable PUD Plan.
Mr. Guddal stated he would like the City to
take the leadership role to get something
going.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dick Merrill of
2405 Silver Lane, Minneapolis.
Mr. Merrill stated that he is in a partnership
that owns property behind the liquor store.
He- stated he is concerned about the library
being built -at the northeast corner of
Vicksburg and Highway 55, as they wanted to
build a Class II restaurant on their site.
Mr. Merrill stated it may not be appropriate
with the library next to them.
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Planning Commission Minutes
April 8, 1992
Page 44
Chairman Stulberg introduced Joe Damagala of
17705 County Road 24.
Mr. Damagala stated that Norwest Bank has
acquired some of the properties, and that they
would like to see the area zoned as
commercial/retail.
Chairman Stulberg asked Director Dillerud if
there are any CDBG funds available, and if
they could be accessed to use on a matching
basis with property owners to hire a
consultant to modify the Plymouth Hills PUD.
Director Dillerud stated that the City does
receive money annually and can use a fraction
of that each year for city planning. He
stated the funds have been programmed for 1992
by the City Council as recommended by the HRA,
but that all funds have not been expended yet.
Chairman Stulberg asked if they can be
reallocated.
Director Dillerud stated that the City Council
could reallocate the funds.
Commissioner Scherer asked if it was possible
to move the library to another site.
Chairman Stulberg asked if there was anything
that can be done as a Commission to oppose the
library site.
Director Dillerud stated that he did not think
there is anything that can be done about it by
the Commission, only the City Council.
Commissioner Zylla asked what the Downtown
Plymouth area is guided.
Dillerud stated that it is guided CC (City
Center).
Chairman Stulberg stated that this is unique
guiding, so requirements or other
specifications adopted would not be applicable
elsewhere in the City.
Commissioner Zylla asked what was done on John
Day's proposal.
Director Dillerud stated Mr. Day requested
amendment to the PUD Plan, and the Plan is a
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Planning Commission Minutes
April 8, 1992
Page 45
Conditional Use Permit that you can amend
legislatively.
Commissioner Zylla stated that the PUD plan is
prohibiting development, and suggested that
they consider giving it a common zoning.
Director Dillerud stated that what may be
needed is an amended plan.
Mr. Streeter stated that reguiding is not
needed, but there should be an amended master
plan that would address everyone's issues.
Councilmember Edson stated the City Council
did not feel comfortable approving the request
by John Day for a small parcel of land, and
that they need to look at the whole picture,
and change it if needed.
Commissioner Zylla stated that the City needs
to create the framework to allow developers to
piece parcels together.
Commissioner Stulberg asked Mr. Guth if he
could organize the group of land owners.
Mr. Guth stated he could take the leadership
role and organize the land owners and meet
with Director Dillerud.
Mr. Damagala stated he would like to see this
zoned as retail to generate more tax dol,lars.
Chairman Stulberg stated as a Planning
Commission they have shown the City that they
would like it zoned as retail. He stated that
he is concerned with a retail zoning
moratorium elsewhere in the City, as property
owners have rights also.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that the market
place dictates what happens, and she is
concerned with a moratorium on rezoning. She
also stated that the City has entertained
drawer fulls of proposals, and that the only
applications that have come before the City
Council is Mr. Streeter's and Mr. Day's.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated it is up to the
land owners to come forward with their
proposals.
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April 8, 1992
Page 46
Chairman Stulberg stated that the Planning
Commission is willing to listen to anything
the owners come forward with to get Downtown
Plymouth going.
Mr. Guth asked if there is 'a specific person
at the City that he should contact; and is
there an approach tomoving the library site.
Chairman Stulberg responded that Director
Dillerud would be the contact person.
Director Dillerud stated that the operational
decision has been made for the library site,
and that the property owners that do not agree
with the library site should address their
elected officials. He stated that the
Planning Commission does not have a voice in
an operational issue.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated they should call
County Commissioner Tad Jude.
Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 8:24,
reconvened at 8:29 p.m.
Chairman Stulberg introduced the discussion of
Shopping Center Signage.
Director Dillerud stated that Associate
Planner Keho is still working on this report.
Chairman Stulberg stated that there is little
difference between 5% and 10% sign coverage.
Commissioner Scherer asked if the developers
have a sign policy.
Director Dillerud replied that yes they do,
but the City has not become involved in that
yet, but could in the future.
Chairman Stulberg stated that Waterford Park
did have a sign policy.
Commissioner Zylla stated he would like to see
the Zoning Ordinance amended to 10% wall
signage for all shopping centers.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the Commission
should postpone this issue until they receive
the report from Associate Planner Keho.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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APRIL^20, 1992
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1. Phil Carlin, Heritage Woods Estates, requested that the
,Council rescind the outdoor water sprinkling restrictions,
particularly for handheld uses such as washing vehicles or
watering plants. He understood the need for the restrictions
during the drought years, but stated that the aquifers are
now at acceptable levels. He complained that the
restrictions are not enforced except on a complaint basis.
Manager Willis stated the odd -even restrictions help conserve
resources and provide consistency for residents in knowing
when they are allowed to do outdoor lawn sprinkling.
Mr. Carlin stated it should be the decision of individual
residents whether to conserve resources - not the City.
The Council briefly discussed the odd -even water restrictions
and directed that the City staff research this item and place
it on the next regular Council agenda for consideration.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 13, 1992
8:30 P.M.
The City Council Special Assessment Committee met on Monday, April 13 following
the Board of Review meeting. Iri attendance were Mayor Bergman, Councilmember
Edson, Councilmember Helliwell, Councilmember Vasiliou, City Manager James
Willis, and Fred Moore, Director of Public Works. The meeting had been
established to discuss topics which the City Council had referred to a -study
session.
The first topic discussed was the request which the City Council had received to
dredge the.Larch Heights Lagoon, which is located between Bass Lake and 54th
Avenue. A report on this request had been made by the City Council Special
Assessment Committee on March 18, 1991. The Committee had made the following
recommendation:
"That the City undertake the necessary work to stabilize the eroding
banks at the outlet of the storm sewer and remove the eroded
material in this area. Further, that any dredging outside of the
storm sewer maintenance area is the responsibility of the adjacent
property owners."
After receiving this report, the City Council had directed that further depth
analysis be done in the channel between the lagoon and Bass Lake and the matter
redirected to the Special Assessment Committee. The Committee reviewed the
report on the additional depth analysis. The report included the following:
"After reviewing the sounding data and recovered soil samples, it is
our opinion that the black sediments found in the recovered samples
represent naturally -occurring accumulation of sediment in the
.channel. We -noted no unusual accumulation of bottom sediments, as
evidenced by the relatively consistent water depth readings."
*The previous lagoon depth report was discussed with the committee. This lagoon
was a shallow water marsh area which was dredged by the developer. The dredged
material was placed along the banks and in the rear yards of the adjacent
properties. The investigation concluded that sediment into the lagoon has not
appreciably changed the bottom elevation. The bottom elevation is changing from
naturally occurring accumulation of decaying vegetation and movement of the
unstable material from pressure of the adjacent areas and the removal of the
confining material from the bottom. After discussing the reports, the Committee
concurred with the previous Special Assessment Committee recommendation. This
matter is to be brought before the City Council in May. The adjacent property.
owners are to be notified of the meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Page Two
Iv
General City Special Assessment Policies:
Fred Moore handed out the portion of the City Council's Adopted Special
Assessment Policy relating to street improvements. He explained the general
provisions of the policy and their determination of benefit for various
classifications of streets to different type land uses. The handout also
included the policy on the City's Street Resurfacing and/or Reconstruction
Program. This general policy provides that the City will pay 701 of the cost and
30Z of the cost will be assessed to benefited properties. If concrete curb and
gutter is added or storm sewer, this cost will be assessed to the benefiting
properties.
1991 Street Reconstruction Program - Phase II:
Fred Moore handed out a sheet indicating the estimated amount of assessments for
the 1991 Street Reconstruction - Phase II Project. This project is in the
Ivanhoe Woods/Willow Grove area.
The estimated assessments for the Street Reconstruction for a single family lot
is $832. In addition to this for concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer, the
estimated assessment is $20 per front foot. Based upon a typical lot in Ivanhoe
Woods of 120 feet, the total estimated assessment would be $3,232. If the
concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer improvement is assessed on a per lot
basis with all lots receiving the same assessment, the total estimated assessment
for the project for each lot would be $3,122. The Committee consequently
supported assessing all lots on a uniform, unit basis.
There are also commercial buildings, apartments, and condominium units to be
assessed as part of the project. The estimated assessment rate for a condominium
unit is $425.60. It was noted that the developer of this area, Craig Freeman,
had stated concerns with the assessments at the public improvement hearing.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that she agreed with some of the concerns and the
assessment method for Nathan Lane would need to be reviewed by the Special
Assessment Committee before the assessment hearing.
1992 Street Reconstruction Project:
The 1992 Street Reconstruction Project involves the Amber Woods, Hughes Johnson,
and Seven Ponds area. In addition to these residential areas, there is a portion
of the Minneapolis Industrial Park where the streets will be reconstructed. Fred
Moore reported that based upon the construction cost index published for January, -
the estimated -assessment rate for the residential area would be $850 for a single
family lot. The assessments in the industrial area will vary with the square
footage of each industrial lot. In addition, since concrete curb and gutter is
being added, there would be an assessment of $8 per foot for this added
improvement.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Page Three
Item No. 4:
Medina Road Improvement Project:
The improvement of Medina Road between Highway 101 and County Road 24 is underway
and will be completed this year. The area north of Medina Road is guided either
industrial or a commercial use. When the public improvement hearing was held,
the estimated assessments were based on a front footage rate. All of the
industrial/commercial property will receive benefit from Medina Road since this
will be their access. Mrs. Mary Leuer has written the City Manager objecting to
assessing their property on'this basis rather than the front footage basis
discussed at the public hearing.
It is proposed that the assessments for this area be done on an area basis and
not a front footage rate. A handout was reviewed which compared the estimated
assessments on a front footage basis to that of an area assessment. There was a
general feeling that the area approach would be more equitable for the
commercial/industrial property.
The City Council Special Assessment Committee adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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r
Plymouth Water Restrictions r�
Odd -even restrictions on all outdoor water use are
in effect May 1 - September 30 for all Plymouth
water customers.
Customers with even -numbered addresses may
water on even -numbered days. Those with odd -
numbered addresses may water on odd -numbered
days. _
• The restrictions apply to sod, landscaping and
timed sprinkler systems. There are no excep-
tions.
If you hire a lawn service, schedule your lawn
care in accordance with the restrictions.
• The penalty for violating the water restrictions
is $100 for each day of violation. Water cus-
tomers will receive one written warning before
they are penalized.
Changes in Restrictions
If drought conditions require the City to change
the restrictions, they will be announced on:.
• The Water Restriction Hotline, 550-5007.
Citizens may call the hotline 24 hours a day
for a recorded message.
• Cable TV Channel 37.
• WCCO AM (830) Radio.
Water conservation Tips
• Be alert for leaky taps and toilets. Repair them
immediately. Often only a washer is needed to
stop a drip.
• Use a displacement device (a water -filled plas-
tic bottle) in the toilet tank to reduce the amount
of water required to flush.
• Avoid running the tap for a glass of water. Put
a pitcher of water in the refrigerator.
• Use your dishwasher and clothes washer only
when you have full loads.
• Do not leave the water running when brushing
your teeth or shaving.
•
• Water your lawn early in the morning to mini-
mize evaporation.
• Use buckets of water to wash .your car or dog
instead of letting the hose run.
Use a nozzle on your*garden hose. It will act
as a flow restrictor.
• Cut grass at a two to three inch height instead
of cropping it closely. This will reduce the
water it needs.
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
FOR RM[MEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION: Fred Moore, 550-5070
April 20, 1992
PLYMOUTH WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT MAY 1- SEPTEMBER 30
The City of Plymouth will implement odd -even restrictions on outdoor water use from
May 1 through Sept. 30.
Businesses and residents with addresses ending in an odd -number may water on odd -
numbered days. Those with even -numbered addresses may water on even numbered calendar
days. The restrictions apply to all Plymouth water customers, including those with new sod or
landscaping and timed sprinklers. Businesses and residents hiring lawn service companies to
care for their lawns are reminded to consider the odd -even restrictions when scheduling service.
The penalty for violating the water restrictions is $100 for each day of violation. Water
customers will receive one written warning before they are penalized. The penalty will be added
to the customer's water bill.
If drought conditions require the City to change the restrictions, changes will be
announced on WCCO (830) AM radio and Plymouth cable channel 37. Citizens can also get
up-to-date information by calling the water restriction hotline 24 hours a day at 550-5007.
The City has adopted the odd -even restrictions to conserve water and ensure that
sufficient water is available for fire emergencies and business and household needs.
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GSM APR;) +'92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Name Telephone Appointed
Nancy A. Norman R. 557-6764 4-6-92
15015 48th Ave. No. 0. 726-0334
Plymouth, MN 55446
Jennifer Lee Martin
R. 593-5237
10320 28th Ave. No.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Michael D. McConnell
R. 593-5964
9820 29th Ave. No.
0. 593-3411
Plymouth, MN 55441
Richard L. Treptow
R. 550-0477
4595 Norwood Lane N.
0. 371-3625
Plymouth, MN 55442
Almon C. Bock II
R. 559-0393
4500 Quinwood Lane
0. 331-5571
Plymouth, MN 55442
John W. Edson
R. 557-8633
Councilmember
4835 Forestview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
James G. Willis
0. 550-5011
City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dale Hahn
0. 550-5101
Finance Director
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
4-6-92
4-6-92
4-6-92
4-6-92
4/21/92
Term Expires
1-31-94
1-31-94
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 270
HOPKINS
NORTH JUNIOR HIGH 11
HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 20
HARLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL 1
L.H. TANGLEN ELEMENTARY 27
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY 32
TOTAL, NUMBER OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS IN HOPKINS 91
TOTAL DISTRICT STUDENTS 7,373
% OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS 1%
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 279
OSSEO
SUNNY HOLLOW 549
MAPLE GROVE JUNIOR HIGH 190
OSSEO SENIOR HIGH 130
TOTAL NUMBER OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS IN OSSEO 869
TOTAL DISTRICT STUDENTS 20,077
% OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS 4%
C1M WR 24'9Z
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 284
WAYZATA
zn�-k
PLYMOUTH STUDENTS IN DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH
1,134
WAYZATA WEST JUNIOR HIGH
581
WAYZATA EAST JUNIOR HIGH
642
BIRCHVIEW ELEMENTARY
514
GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY
457
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY
539
SUNSET ELEMENTARY
297
PLYMOUTH CREEK ELEMENTARY
597
GLEASON LAKE ELEMENTARY
242
KIMBERLY LANES ELEMENTARY 461
TOTAL NUMBER OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS IN WAYZATA 5,419
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
% OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 281
ROBBINSDALE
TOTAL NUMBER OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS IN ROBBINSDALE
(Plymouth students not availble by school)
TOTAL DISTRICT STUDENTS
% OF PLYMOUTH STUDENTS
7,251
75%
2, 844
13,628
21%
Star Tribune/Sunday/April 19/1992 �• • ! A
AMERICAN NOTEBOOK
Governmentcan't understand why
people risk death at train crossings
Hammond, Ind.
Like thousands_of railroa
neers—Norfolk Southern'
driven rn ph flachina lia�htc_
ar red crossine Qatec into
orribl._.at s.
"The first one bothered me quite
a bit," he said, recounting an early
tragedy in his 25 -year career. "I
remember him looking up at me
just before I nailed him."
Running a 5,000 -ton, mile -long
freight train through Hammond
several weeks ago, Pirtle saw sev-
eral others take the same chance.
As Pirtle sounded the freight's
horn at one notorious crossing, a
sedan bolted and zigzagged
around the lowered gates. Then,
as the train bore down' on them,
another car and another and an-
other screeched around. A passen-
ger in the seventh and last car to
cross in sight of the train made an
obscene gesture as the car cleared
the crossing just ahead of the blar-
ing locomotive.
The phenomenon is one that rail-
roads and government appear un-
able to control or understand:
"For some reason, people don't
have -the respect or fear for trains
that they do for other things," said
David Cobb, Norfolk Southern
assistant superintendent in Chica-
go.
The victims o n it
stereo e . Federal statistics
s ow t at alcohol is some imes a
Some crashes occur when the mo-
torist is trying to avoid a wait for
a slow-moving freight train, but
railroad crews report that many
motorists try even harder to cross
ahead of a fast-moving short train
that would be out of the way in a
few seconds. Trains of one to nine
rail cars are involved in more ac-
cidents, deaths and injuries than
trains of any other lengths.
warning.
"We've looked at it at times, but
we've never been able to get a
handle on it," said Bruce George,
chief of the Federal Railroad Ad-
ministration's highway -rail cross-
ing and trespasser program divi-
sion.
"Analysis of accidents reveals that
in most case tere
Adding to the m ste ire acci- warnning of the train's Uproaclt
ents ace pace nn clear d2Ys uat_e vtsi i tri,Penn
than at anv other time nr ,n n" 71ate niverstty pro essor H.W.
other weather con ' ' So= Liebowitz wrote in a 1985 study.
w a ewer occur on clear nights. "But for some unexplained rea-
ar w 111see. in the rain son, the driver of the vehicle'.
nd only a minuscule number.997 chose to cross the track and was
cur in snow, s eet or og
_,. More killed or seriously injured." "
t tTan pe 6;'"t o accidents occur
at crossings -
o structed.
Deaths at railroad crossings are
still few compared to highway
deaths. In 1990, there were 5 233
accideds—and 646 deaths at grade
rossi� omparea to aoout
43,000 deaths on highways. Coop-
erative industry -government edu-
cation programs have helped cut
the number of accidents at rail
crossings, but the number of
deaths has generally continued a
slow rise over the past several
years.
Sometimes Partly because grade crossing acci-
pear to be trvine to dents are such a small proportion
to the crossing, but of the national highway carnage,
that often - no comprehensive studies have
a ear lncil�up been nmsde of whx motorists dic
ate. even when they have adequate
Some physical factors are obviou'
o rat roa workers, although ap-
parently not to most motorists.'
Trains even short ones, cannot'
s'io �i . A train can require
: miles or more to stop, depend-'
ing on speed and weight. An a
proaching train also ap
p tvei--'slow, especially at night,
ust as a hum o jet appears to be
moving slowly on approach to
landing although it may be travel-'
ing nearly 200 miles per hour.
Impatience and anger also are fac-
tors. "As motorists, we are typi-
cally impatient," Liebowitz wrote.
— Don Phillips
Washington Post
• CIM APR 2 4'0'7
The Informants
In a Drug Program,
Some Kids Turn In
Their Own Parents
Police Teach DARE Classes,
Get Tips From Students;
Girl's Case Splits Town
`I Would Never Tell Again'
By JosEPH PEsentn
SWilf Reporter of THE Wwu. Smear Josnwu.
SEARSPORT, Maine — It was a seem-
ingly innocuous question Police Chief
James Gillway posed one day last spring
in a drug education class he teaches to
fifth -graders at Searsport Elementary
School.
Did the students know anyone who
used drugs?
Most of the 11 -year-olds didn't, but
Crystal Grendell did. While she didn't
speak up then, Crys-
tal soon visited
Chief Gillway at the
police station to tell
him she knew two
people who smoked {F
marijuana.
Her mom and DXZ
dad.'i
Within days, af-
ter pressing Crystal-'
for details, officers '{
obtained a search
warrant for the
Grendells' home in Crystal Grendell
this sleepy seaside
town of 2,500. Crystal was whisked away
and hidden by police. Preston and Gall
Grendell were arrested for growing 49
marijuana plants in their bedroom. Mrs.
Grendell, 31, soon was fired from her jobs
as a school bus driver and teacher's assis-
tant, although the charge against her later
was dropped. Mr. Grendell, a 30 -year-old
construction worker, pleaded guilty to cul-
tivating marijuana.
A year later, Crystal is still troubled
by the incident and the Grendells are
trying to mend their frayed family bonds.
"I would never tell again," says Crystal, a
once outgoing student who now is with-
drawn and gets lower marks in school.
"Never. Never."
Though people are arrested for drug
possession in big cities and small towns
every day, how Searsport police learned of
the Grendells' marijuana use is at the
heart of a controversy over DARE — or
Drug Abuse Resistance Education — the
most popular drug -education program in
America. First offered in 1983 in about 50
Los Angeles elementary schools, the much -
lauded program is now taught by local
police officers, including Chief Gillway
here, in 4,700 communities nationwide, in
nearly a quarter of all U.S. grade schools.
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possession in big cities and small towns
every day, how Searsport police learned of
the Grendells' marijuana use is at the
heart of a controversy over DARE — or
Drug Abuse Resistance Education — the
most popular drug -education program in
America. First offered in 1983 in about 50
Los Angeles elementary schools, the much -
lauded program is now taught by local
-police officers, including Chief Gillway
here, in 4,700 communities nationwide, in
nearly a quarter of all U.S. grade schools.
'Spies in Our Homes'
DARE has pitted students against par-
ents in a handful of cases that critics find
troubling. The dual role of police in
DARE — who as teachers often become
confidants of pre -teen children, and then as
law enforcement officers use information
students tell them — raises civil -liberties
and privacy issues, critics contend.
"This is the stuff of Orwellian fiction,"
says Gary Peterson, head of Parents
Against DARE, a Fort Collins, Colo., group.
"This Is Big Brother putting spies In our
homes."
Parents Against DARE, which consists
of about 20 families in the Fort Collins area,
questions whether police can deliver an
objective lesson about drugs. While mem-
bers of the group are opposed to drug usage
by their children, some, who smoke mari-
juana, wonder if the minds of their DARE
children are being poisoned against them.
No DARE students have informed on Fort
Collins parents.
Law enforcement officials say the criti-
cism of DARE is overblown and unjusti-
fied. The instances of DARE students in-
forming on parents are rare, especially
considering the millions of children that the
program reaches, says Sgt. Robert Gates,
administrative officer for DARE America
Inc., the program's national coordinator.
Capt. Patrick Froehle, commanding offi-
cer for the Los Angeles Police Depart-
ment's DARE division, adds: "There are
skeptics out there who think this is a
program to spy on families. That's simply
not true. The main purpose Is to curb drug
use.'
'Positive :or Society'
Moreover, police insist they would be
remiss not to act on information provided
by children against their parents. Would it
be better, they ask, to let a child continue
to live with a drug user who might be
neglecting—or even abusing—the child?
Drug use by parents can be very de-
structive to family life, notes Sgt. Gates.
"In such environments, there are usually
no morals, values or training for the
child," he says. "My personal opinion is
that an arrest Is the best thing that could
ever happen to that parent. Marijuana
could lead to harder drugs, which, In turn,
could ultimately lead to death. What may
turn out to be negative for the parent is
positive for society."
Students aren't allowed to mention
names in DARE classes. And what occurs
later between officer and child isn't any
different from general crime reporting by
private citizens. But even some police
acknowledge having qualms about using
tips from children against their families.
"You're damned if you do and damned if
you don't. Sometimes I almost feel like a
traitor," says Officer Anne Corcoran, a
DARE instructor for the Boston Police De-
partment. "I look into the children's eyes
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and I see them saying, 'How dare you? I
confided in you and you let me down.' "
Officer Corcoran says students have given
her infoirriation about family members,
but she won't give any details or say how
often this has happened. •
Patterned largely after a University
of Southern California drug education
model, DARE was among the first pro-
grams to attempt to discourage drug use
by building self-esteem and helping kids
develop skills to resist peer pressure.
Many of the more than 100 other drug
education programs use similar tech-
niques.
Using police makes DARE more effec-
tive than other anti-drug programs, sup-
porters say. DARE police not only teach
children about the dangers of drugs, but
also befriend students on the playground
and in extra -curricular activities. "The
experience of seeing a uniformed police
officer as a loving, caring and concerned
human being has to make a tremendously
positive impression on the child," says
Chris Ringwalt, a DARE analyst for the
Research Triangle Institute, a private so-
cial policy research concern in North Caro-
lina.
Inconclusive Evidence
However, research on DARE's effec-
tiveness is inconclusive. Recent surveys of
about 1,800 sixth- and seventh -graders con-
ducted by the University of Illinois showed
that DARE graduates tend to view drugs
more negatively and police more posi-
tively, and get Into less trouble at school,
than those who didn't take DARE.
But studies of about 3,000 students in
Kentucky In 1987 and 1988 found "no really
compelling evidence" that DARE works,
says Dr. Howard Sypher, an editor of a
book detailing the research. Results
showed that usage of marijuana, alcohol
and tobacco among DARE graduates was
about the same as other students.
No one knows exactly how many DARE
students tip police to drug use by parents.
Police don't compile national statistics and
often aren't waling to volunteer Informa-
tion on cases. Moreover, parents who are
charged usually want to avoid public-
ity. But calls to a number of police depart-
ments nationwide turned up at least a half
dozen cases of children turning in their
parents.
Recent Cases
In two recent cases in Boston, children
who had tipped police stepped out of their
homes carrying DARE diplomas as police
arrived to arrest their parents. A 10 -year-
old boy in Englewood, Colo., identified
himself as "a DARE kid" when he called
police to report his parents for using mari-
juana.
Darla Brummell, a 28 -year-old regis-
tered nurse in Chickasha, Okla., was ar-
rested Jan. 29 for possession of marijuana
and related paraphernalia. Her daughter, a
DARE student, had tipped police. Mrs.
Brummell lost her job. "The wounds won't
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A4 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1992
'The Informants: `DARE Kids'
Sometimes Turn In Their Parents
disappear like that," says Stephen Brum-
mell, the girl's stepfather, who also was
charged. "It will take time to heal.
In another case, a professor at a small
college in Iowa was arrested for possession
of marijuana by police who were tipped by
his DARE -tutored stepdaughter. The pro-
fessor, who asks that he not be named, says
he had to leave the state to find work after
his arrest. "As a result of this act of turning
us in to the police," the professor told a
judge, "an emotional door was closed [in
the family J and she felt virtually alienated
from her mother and has gone to live with
her father."
The Grendell Case
For the Grendell family here in Sear -
sport, the role of DARE in Crystal becom-
ing an informant against her parents is not
just a matter of private anguish, but public
debate. A Maine House subcommittee re-
cently heard testimony on the case as part
of a broader inquiry into drug enforcement
activities. Here in this working-class town
110 miles north of Portland, the incident
has been a topic of spirited discussion,
with opinion split over whether police
acted properly.
In a column in a local newspaper, eight
residents were asked recently, "Should
children be encouraged to report their
parents for growing marijuana?" Lauretta
Seay agreed: "If the children are affected
by it, yes, they should turn them in." But
two others had mixed feelings and five
people disagreed. "It reminds me of the
former Soviet Union when people who
weren't good communists were at risk of
being turned to by their child," says Rox-
anne Morse, a high school teacher in
Searsport.
Searsport school officials continue to
support DARE, but won't discuss it. "As
far as we're concerned," says Douglas
Lockwood, the elementary school princi-
pal, "DARE is an extra -curricular activity
that received school board approval. I
don't think it's something for us to get in-
volved in."
School board directors haven't dis-
cussed the Grendell case. But the issue
may come up at the program's annual re-
view in July, says Donald Shaw, a director.
"Sure, cops want convictions, but at what
price?" wonders Mr. Shaw, a former Sear -
sport police officer.
Searsport began offering the DARE pro-
gram to its fifth -graders two years ago. As
in many communities, supporters ap-
plauded the semester -long program for
building bridges between children and po-
lice. Indeed, Crystal and many of her
classmates quickly came to like 28 -year-old
Chief Gillway, who was then a sergeant.
"For an officer, I thought he was pretty
cool," recalls Crystal.
Going to the Police
When Chief Gillway asked the fifth -
graders if they knew anyone who took
drugs, "a couple of students raised their
hands," though not Crystal, recalls Julie
Matthews, one of her classmates. The stu-
dents weren't asked for names, and discus-
sion turned to handling the pressure to
experiment with drugs at parties.
But Crystal hadn't forgotten his ques-
tion. Like all DARE instructors, Chief
Gillway had encouraged students to speak
to them privately outside class about any-
thing troubling them. Keeping this in mind,
a few days later, on April 29, Crystal
walked the few blocks from school to the
two -member police station to discuss the
marijuana plants In her home.
Exactly how the conversation went that
afternoon is a matter of disagreement.
According to Chief Galway, Crystal volun-
teered the information. "This is a good
little girl just thinking of her family,"
he says, denying their after-school conver-
sation "had anything to do with DARE."
Crystal says she wanted her parents to stop
smoking marijuana, although she had not
told them that. She says Chief Gillway
pressed her for details and assured her that
"nothing would happen to my parents,"
which Chief Galway disputes.
The next day, Chief Gillway and two
state drug agents interviewed Crystal for
about an hour at school. That afternoon,
two Searsport policemen and four drug
agents converged on the Grendell home.
Tara, Crystal's then 8 -year-old sister, who
was alone in the house, was taken to a
next-door neighbor. A few minutes later, in
a move that added further controversy to
the case, Crystal was placed in a police
car as she got off the school bus and was
driven off by police.
'She Told the Truth'
Inside the Grendells' house, police con-
fiscated the foot -high marijuana plants.
Experts estimate each plant, if allowed to
grow to a full height of three feet, could
produce about an ounce of smokable mari-
juana.
,After searching for Crystal for hours,
the Grendells finally found her about 9 p.m.
at a house in a nearby town where police
had taken her for safekeeping. Chief Gal-
way says police only wanted "to baby-
sit" Crystal to thwart possible abuse of the
girl. But the Grendells say it was wrong to
take her away because they wouldn't have
harmed her. Crystal had told police she
had never been hit by either parent. "It is
our daughter whom we love, not the
drugs," says Mrs. Grendell.
The Grendells hold no grudge against
their daughter. "I can't blame Crystal for
doing what she did," says Mr. Grendell.
"She told the truth when asked questions by
authorities. That's what I've always told
her to do."
Though upset with DARE and police,
the Grendells aren't without remorse. "We
are to blame for getting Crystal into this
mess," says Mrs. Grendell. "This would
never have happened if we never smoked
hemp." Both father and mother vow they
will never use drugs again.
Mrs. Grendell maintains their drug
use was a "social pastime," not unlike
"having a few beers." The Grendells say
they were careful not to smoke pot in front
of the children, and they kept most of the
marijuana plants in a walk-in bedroom
closet.
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While conceding that her job as a
bus driver makes her marijuana use an
added issue of concern, Mrs. Grendell says
she was "all too aware of my responsibll-
lty." She says she never used marijuana
before or while she was on the job. "The
record will show that I was a bus driver for
five years and I was never Involved in an
accident," Mrs. Grendell says, except once
in 1987 when the bus slid a few yards off the
road because of bad weather.
A Harder Life
The aftermath of the drug bust has
been painful for the Grendells, who have
lived here for 22 years. Within days of the
marijuana bust, Mrs. Grendell lost her
jobs at Searsport Head Start. She hasn't
been able to find work since, and an
attempt to start a second-hand clothing
store flopped. The charges against her
were dropped in exchange for a guilty plea
in December by Mr. Grendell, who was
placed on a year's probation and kept his
construction job thanks to a sympathetic
supervisor.
Patrick Quinn, a former state social
worker who is providing pro bono services
to the Grendells, testified before a Maine
House subcommittee hearing In January
that Crystal is still disturbed by the inci-
dent. In what Mr. Quinn described as "a
constant state of hyper vigilance," Crystal
hides under the bed or in the closet when
police are in the neighborhood. She fre-
quently wakes up in fright. "The child's
perception that she betrayed her parents
must be dealt with in therapy," he says.
Mr. Quinn, who describes himself as
a free-lance child protection worker, is also
Involved in an effort to stop low-flying
helicopter surveillance of Maine residents
by drug agents.
Paula Danforth, a friend of the Gren-
dells, says Crystal used to play with her
children when she visited in the past. Now
"all she'll do is sit and watch TV," Mrs.
Danforth says.
Crystal herself says that as a result
of her experience, she doesn't "trust any
adult outside of my parents" and "gets
scared" whenever police drive by the
house, wondering if something else is
going to happen." A one-time honor stu-
dent, Crystal now gets many C's instead of
mostly A's on her report cards.
The Grendells have hived an attorney
and have filed a tort claim notice, a prece-
dent to a lawsuit. For now, the state Isn't
planning to take any action in the case.
Officials note that the issue is clouded by
conflicting testimony between the police
and the Grendells over whether Crystal
was coerced into providinginformation and
whether she needed protection from her
parents. "It's tough investigating a situa-
tion with the two sides saying the other is
lying," says state Rep. George Townsend, a
member of the state House subcommittee.
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April 2, 1992
Mary Wrase
16020 9th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
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CITY OF
PUMOUTI4
SUBJECT: Town Meeting Feedback Regarding Animal Complaints
Dear Ms. Wrase:
Thank you for your comments regarding the animal control problems
you have experienced. We are constantly striving to improve our
service in this area and your participation is appreciated.
You are correct when you note that we have had numerous contacts
with the Whitehursts and their black lab dog. There were many
verbal warnings given and one citation. The problem we had prior
to late 1991 was that several officers were working the area but
were not communicating with each other in an efficient manner.
One officer would warn the Whitehursts that a citation would be
issued, and another officer would come along a month later and do
the same. -We have rectified this problem by designing a
computerized animal warning log that flags previous contacts for
an officer. This !,allows the officer to be aware of prior
offenses so that the appropriate action can be taken.
I hope that . you will continue to work with us in the future by
reporting to us the dog violations that you witness. Only
through productive citizen participation like yours can we
continue to improve our service response to the public.
Sincerely,
Steven E. Correll
Police Services Supervisor
Plymouth Police Department
cc: Kim Bergman, Mayor
Dennis Paulson, Acting Public Safety Director
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 21, 1992
TO: Chuck Dillerud, Director of Planning & Community
Development �(�,
FROM: Helen LaFave," Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM - SECOND NOTICE
The attached Town Meeting Resident Feedback Form was forwarded to
you, requesting a response by April 21. I have not received a
response concerning this. If you have already responded, please
send a copy of this letter to me a soon as possible so that I may
close the file on this item. If you have not responded, please
do so by April 27 and send me a copy of your response.
Thank you.
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
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address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and
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April 23, 1992 CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Ms. Kelly McCaffney
11120 52nd Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: AREA 4 TOWN MEETING
Dear Kelly:
I am responding to the inquiry in your Resident Feedback Form which you
submitted at the March 23 Town Meeting. Your inquiry concerned the
expansion of Zachary Lane into four lanes and returning adjacent property to
its original condition.
As was discussed at the town meeting, the proposed improvement to Zachary
Lane is indicated as part of our Capital Improvements Program in 1994. As
of this time, no dates are scheduled for City Council meetings or Planning
Commission meetings for any approvals or final consideration of the Zachary
Lane Improvement Project. The project will receive initial consideration at
both the 1992 and 1993 public hearings when the Planning Commission and City
Council again review our Five Year Capital Improvements Program. At either
one of these public hearings and the subsequent action by the City -Council,
the proposed construction project could be moved forward, deferred to a
later year, or completely eliminate it as a proposed improvement. The
project will be discussed at the yearly town meeting held for your area. It
will not be until early 1994 that specific consideration for the proposed
improvement will be undertaken, assuming that the Capital Improvements
Program is not amended.
As was mentioned at the town meeting, when the City improves a roadway, it
is done to accommodate the traffic for a minimum of a 20 year period. The
existing improvement on Zachary Lane was done approximately 25 years ago.
The traffic projections for Zachary Lane, because of growth and development
within the City of Plymouth, are projected to require a four lane roadway
between Schmidt Lake Road and County Road 10 and between County Road 9 and
36th Avenue. As the project enters into the preliminary planning stages in
1994, additional traffic analysis would be undertaken to determine the 20
year needs for the roadway. Adjacent property owners would be informed of
specific meetings after the planning is specifically initiated.
I have inspected the area surrounding your property. I believe by your
statement of returning the area to its original condition before
construction, you must be referring to the drainage culvert coming from
under the Soo Line Railroad tracks across the pond from your property.
Ms. Kelly McCaffney
April 23, 1992
Page Two
Last year the City had to do maintenance work on extending this culvert to
the pond and regrading a portion of the drainage ditch. Although the area
was regraded, it has not been reseeded. I will have our Maintenance
Division reseed this area during the appropriate time in May in order that
ground vegetation can again be reestablished.
Please let me know if I have misinterpreted the area which you stated needed
to be returned to its original condition. Also, if you have any additional
questions on Zachary Lane, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
April 23, 1992
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Lori and Tom Marchiniak
5205 Yorktown Lane N.
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Plymouth MN 55442
SUBJECT: AREA 4 TOWN MEETING
Dear Lori and Tom:
I am responding to your Resident Feedback Form which you submitted at
the town meeting on March 23. You stated the following concerns:
1. The improvement on Zachary Lane.
2. Lack of street lights on Schmidt Lake Road in the
wetland area.
3. When will Schmidt Lake Road from Zachary Lane to Larch
Lane be made into a four lane road.
As was stated at the meeting, the City is proposing to improve Zachary
Lane to an urban type roadway in 1994. You stated in your inquiry that
the City's plans were made 18 years ago and need to be updated. The
City's Transportation Plan is reviewed and updated at least every ten
years. Also, when a specific project is undertaken, additional detailed
traffic studies are made in conjunction with that project. For your
information, I am enclosing a copy of a graphic included with the 1990
Transportation Plan update. With regard to Zachary Lane, it .indicates
that on that portion between the Schmidt Lake Road and County Road 10,
and on that portion between County Road 9 and 36th Avenue, there is a
"potential" need for a four lane road by the year 2010. When a roadway
improvement is undertaken, it is done to provide necessary traffic
capacity for at least a 20 year period.
In your inquiry, you stated "Leave the roadway two lanes and provide the
necessary right turn lane at the intersection." That is basically what
the traffic plan is suggesting, but because of the numerous
intersections and the required transition into and out of right turn
lanes, there would basically be a continuous right turn lane in this
segment. You also stated that no traffic signals are necessary.
Traffic signals are only" installed when detailed traffic studies
indicate that they are required for the movement of traffic or to reduce
accidents. There are detailed studies which must be undertaken in
accordance with a manual adopted by the State of Minnesota. Before a
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April 23, 1992
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traffic signal can be installed, it must meet the criteria as specified
within the manual. Normally, the City is criticized for not installing
additional traffic signals and does not receive criticism for too many
signals.
Your second item concerned the need for street lights along Schmidt Lake
Road in the wetland area between Zachary Lane and Highway 169. There is
no electricity available in this area immediately adjacent to the
roadway for street lights. Since the street lights use very little
electric energy to operate, there would be a very large capital
expenditure in order to have street lights installed. It is also the
policy of Plymouth that where street lights are installed, the adjacent
properties pay for their installation and operation costs. This is the
situation where you live and on your monthly utility bill there is a
charge for street lights.
Because of the need to provide additional pedestrian safety within this
area, the City has installed a separate walking path adjacent to the
roadway. It is not necessary for any pedestrians to walk within the
traveled portion of the road. Also, as additional residential areas are
developed on either side of the wetland, it is likely that those
residents will have street lights installed. With the installation of
the separate walking path, the City has provided safety for walkers.
Your last inquiry was regarding when Schmidt Lake Road from Zachary Lane
to Larch Lane would be made into a four lane road. The existing width
of the roadway between the curbs is adequate for a four lane roadway.
This road was constructed in 1978. Since a four lane roadway was not
necessary at that time, a portion of the traveled road was used for a
bike path. Last summer a separate walking/bike path was constructed
along the north side of Schmidt Lake Road within this area. This
portion of Schmidt Lake Road will be marked as a four lane roadway when
traffic lines are remarked on city streets this spring/summer.
If I have not answered your questions or you wish to discuss these items
in more detail, -please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
April 23, 1992 CITY O�
PLYMOUTR
Ms. Marsha Videen
1151 Kingsview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: AREA 2 TOWN MEETING
Dear Marsha:
I am responding to the Resident Feedback Form you submitted at the March
30 Town Meeting, Your inquiry concerned potholes on 13th Avenue between
Harbor Lane and Kingsview Lane.
Because of the extremely unusual wet and snowy winter, it was extremely
harmful on city streets, state highways, and county roads. Although we
have potholes develop each year, because of the unusual winter
conditions they are extremely plentiful this spring.
We are just now receiving proper weather conditions when we can begin
the temporary repair of our city streets. Because of the miles .of
streets which we have throughout the city, it will take approximately
four weeks to complete this repair program. If the potholes on 13th
Avenue have not been repaired by June 1, please contact me in order that
I can follow up with our Street Maintenance Division.
Thank you for calling the repair of 13th Avenue to our attention.
Please contact me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works '
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April 23, 1992
Mr. Kent Riedesel
17610 12th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: AREA 2 TOWN MEETING
Dear Kent:
I am responding to your Resident Feedback Form which you submitted at
the town meeting on March 30. You were addressing potholes and street
sweeping on 12th Avenue.
As I am sure you have observed, the City completed the street sweeping
within your area last week. Because of the size.of Plymouth, it takes
us approximately three weeks to do street sweeping throughout the City.
Because of weather conditions, the City was able to begin sweeping the
last week of March, and therefore, able to complete sweeping by mid
April.
I have also given a memo to the Street Maintenance Supervisor on the
potholes which you mentioned in your inquiry. Weather conditions are
just now permitting us to begin repairing the streets which deteriorated
during the winter weather. I believe, as you have probably observed
throughout the Metro area, this past winter was extremely harmful to all
city streets, county highways, and state roads. Also, because of our
many miles of streets which must be maintained, it will take us at least
four weeks to complete this work throughout the city.
If the potholes have not been repaired on 12th Avenue by June 1, please
contact me in order that I can follow up on the repair. Also contact me
if you have any additional questions.
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Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
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PUMOUTR
Ms. Denise Richter
1205 N. Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: AREA 2 TOWN MEETING
Dear Ms. Richter:
I am responding to the inquiry you submitted on your Resident Feedback
Form at the March 30 Town Meeting. You stated that the sod had settled
around the fire hydrant where a watermain was repaired last fall.
I have inspected the area and agree that additional dirt needs to be
placed under the sod adjacent to the hydrant. We will have this work
accomplished in the near future in order that you can maintain this area
as part of your yard.
After the additional work has been performed, please contact me if it
has not been done to your satisfaction.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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April 23, 1992 ' CITY OF
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Mr. Ted Hoffman,
Operation Division Eng.
HENN. CO. DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS.
320 Washington Ave. So.
Hopkins, MN 55343-8468
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 9 BETWEEN NATHAN LANE AND HIGHWAY 169
Dear Ted:
A traffic problem has been called to our attention on County Road 9 between Nathan
Lane and Highway 169. This problem involves southbound traffic on Highway 169
which is exiting to westbound County Road 9. Immediately westerly of this merging
movement is a right turn lane for westbound traffic on County Road 9 to Nathan
Lane. Since immediately north of this intersection on Nathan Lane is a commercial
shopping area, this is a relatively heavy traffic movement.
The conflict is being caused by vehicles exiting from Highway 169 driving on the
shoulder of County Road 9 to enter the right turn lane for Nathan Lane. At this
same time, westbound vehicles on County Road 9 are making the movement into the
right turn lane. I am requesting that you review the following possible
improvements to eliminate or improve this conflict:
1. Install a "Yield" sign for the traffic on Highway 169 as they
merge into the through lane on County Road 9.
2. Possibly by posting a "Do Not Drive On Shoulder" sign, traffic
will merge properly on County Road 9 and not use the shoulder to
reach the right turn lane.
3. I believe additional striping could be done on the shoulder to
more clearly delineate that it is not a driving or right turn
lane.
After your, operations or maintenance personnel review this intersection and my
comments, please let me know what your recommendations are to improve this traffic
conflict. If there are any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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April 23, 1992 CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Ms. Mary Wrase
16020 9th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: AREA 2 TOWN MEETING
Dear Mary:
I am responding to the inquiry you submitted on your Resident Feedback
Form at the March 30 Town Meeting. Last winter, as I believe you can
tell, was especially harmful to the streets and roads in Minnesota.
One of your comments concerned the potholes on 9th Avenue west of
Vicksburg Lane. As of this time, the weather conditions have not been
conducive to beginning street repairs. The hot mix asphalt plants did
open on April 21. As soon as weather permits, we will be repairing
streets throughout the City. Normally, we can have all of these
temporary repairs made by the end of May. If the potholes are not fixed
before June 1, please contact me in order that I can make sure it will
then be accomplished as soon as possible.
Regarding your comment on the sanding of the intersection of 9th Avenue
and Vicksburg Lane,,I will see that the plow operator is informed of
your observation. Sand is placed on '9th Avenue to help the traffic
stopping at the stop sign for Vicksburg Lane. The sand is spread more
to the center of the street since as traffic drives on the sand it moves
it toward the curb line. If you observe the same problem next winter,
please contact Tom Vetsch (550-7493) on your concerns.
If I have not adequately answered your questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
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PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Diane Syverson.
4740 Orleans lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: AREA 4 TOWN MEETING
Dear Diane:
I am responding to your Resident Feedback Form submitted at the March 23
Town Meeting. Your concern was with regard to the traffic exiting from
southbound Highway 169 to westbound County Road 9. Some of the vehicles
making this exit are not yielding to the traffic on County Road 9. They
are continuing on the shoulder of the roadway and making a right turn at
Nathan Lane.
In reviewing the situation, because of the closeness between the exit
ramp from Highway 169 to Nathan Lane, medians or additional lanes of
traffic cannot be constructed to eliminate this conflict. Since County
Road 9 is under the jurisdiction of the Hennepin County Department of
Transportation, I have submitted a letter to them requesting that they
review this traffic conflict. With the posting of a "Yield Sign" for
the traffic exiting from Highway 169 and also a sign stating "Do Not
Drive on Shoulder" I believe some of the conflict can be eliminated.
Also, additional painting could be done in order to more clearly
delineate that the traffic from Highway 169 needs to merge into the
through lane on County Road 9 and not drive on the shoulder and use the
right turn lane at Nathan Lane.
Thank you for your comments concerning this situation. I will inform
you of the response I have received from Hennepin County.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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April 23, 1992 CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Ms. Nancy C. Brown
5305 Orleans Lane 17
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: AREA 4 TOWN MEETING
Dear Nancy:
I am responding to your concern stated in your Resident Feedback Form
which you submitted at the March 23 Town Meeting. Your concern was with
regard to the intersection.of the service road along Highway 169 and its
intersection with Schmidt Lake Road. You stated it was difficult to see
this intersection at night from either direction.
The area along the south side of this intersection is presently' vacant
property and has no development. When this area develops in the future,
I believe it will more clearly delineate the intersection.
Until the development occurs, I am having signs installed which will
state "Frontage Road" which will be visible from either direction. I
believe this will more clearly delineate the intersection at night.
I wish to thank you for calling this situation to our attention. If you
have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore,'P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: April 20, 1992
TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official
FROM: Helen LaFave,'��Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD
We received the attached Customer Comment Card regarding the good
service your department has given to new home builders. Please
share these comments with Bill Tonn and other members of your
staff.
Thanks.
cc: Chuck Dillerud
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 _*-/16/9Z Time 3
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April 17, 1992
Val Krisko
c/o City of Plymouth offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
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557-4535
Edina Realty
Dear Val;
I wanted to thank you again for all of your extra effort in helping me secure
a peddler's permit and a liquor license. It's refreshing to find a "govern-
ment employee" that will go the extra mile to help a person get through all
of the government red tape that is so confusing some times.
But I just wanted to express my appreciation. I'm sure that most of the time
if you hear from anyone, it's to complain. But not this time.
Thanks for all of your help. It is appreciated.
Sincep6l-
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1634 612 291-6359 FAX 612 291-6550 TTY 612 291-0904
April 15, 1992
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55.447
Dear yes:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in our forum, New Ventures in
Delivering Government Services, on March 30th. We were very pleased with the audience's
reception of the forum's content and speakers. From the comments we received, participants liked
all the presentations. We also observed a high degree of enthusiasm among participants.
Next we will make additional contacts with local government leaders in the region to obtain
information on barriers to service delivery and level of service delivery. It is possible that one of our
staff from our research department will contact you for your perspective on these questions. This
information will help to develop several papers that explore each issue. These papers will represent
the focus for our second forum scheduled for October 1st. We hope you can join us for that next
important step.
Call us if you have any ideas or suggestions.
S' cerel ,
Mary � rso Chair
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April 22, 1992
Mr. Tad Jude N CITY OF
Hennepin County Commissioner PUMOUTR
2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Commissioner Jude:
I read with interest in Tuesday's newspaper that the County Board
had drafted new district boundaries for County Commissioners. I,
for one, am concerned that your new map divides Plymouth into
three separate County commissioner districts. Based upon the
newspaper article, it would appear that that was done strictly
for political purposes, rather than for any other apparent
reason.
It is my view that this arrangement is not particularly
satisfactory for the residents of Plymouth. I have directed the
City Manager to place this issue on the City Council's May 4
agenda in order that you and your fellow commissioners, John
Keefe and Judy Makowske, may be invited to discuss with the
Council your thoughts and observations- with respect to the
appropriateness of the district boundaries selected. I would be
particularly interested in learning of any alternatives that you
may have considered, rejected, and the reasons for those actions.
We appreciate that redistricting is partially a political
process, but also believe that other factors need to be
thoroughly and thoughtfully considered.
I would appreciate your calling Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst, City
Clerk, to confirm your availability for the Council meeting on
May 4. The meeting will commence promptly at 7:00 p.m. and this
will be the first item on the Council's agenda.
Thank you in advance for planning to attend this meeting.
Yours truly,
/SCJ
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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cc: Councilmembers
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
CIM APR 2+'92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
April 22, 1992
John Keefe CITY OF
Hennepin County Commissioner PLYMOLM+
2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Commissioner Keefe:
I read with interest in Tuesday's newspaper that the County Board
had drafted new district boundaries for County Commissioners. I,
for one, am concerned that your new map divides Plymouth into
three separate County commissioner districts. Based upon the
newspaper article, it would appear that that was done strictly
for political purposes, rather than for any other apparent
reason.
It is my view that this arrangement is not particularly
satisfactory for the residents of Plymouth. I have directed the
City Manager to place this issue on the City Council's May 4
agenda in order that you and your fellow commissioners, Tad Jude
and Judy Makowske, may be invited to discuss with the Council
your thoughts and observations with respect to the
appropriateness of the district boundaries selected. I would be
particularly interested in learning of any alternatives that you
may have considered, rejected, and the reasons for those actions.
We appreciate that redistricting is partially a political
process, but also believe that other factors need to be
thoroughly and thoughtfully considered.
I would appreciate your calling Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst, City
Clerk, to confirm your availability for the Council meeting on
May 4. The meeting will commence promptly at 7:00 p.m. and this
will be the first 'item on the Council's agenda.
Thank you in advance for planning to attend this meeting.
Yours truly,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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cc: Councilmembers
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
CIM ppR 2-+'92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
April 22, 1992
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Ms. Judy Makowske CITY OF
Hennepin County Commissioner PLYMOUTI+
2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN, 55487
Dear Commissioner Makowske:
I read with interest in Tuesday's newspaper that the County Board
had drafted new district boundaries for County Commissioners. I,
for one, am concerned that your new map divides Plymouth into
three separate County commissioner districts. Based upon the
newspaper article, it would appear that that was done strictly
for political purposes, rather than for any other apparent
reason.
It is my view that this arrangement is not particularly
satisfactory for the residents of Plymouth. I have directed the
City Manager to place this issue on the City Council's May 4
agenda in order that you and your fellow commissioners, Tad Jude
and John Keefe, may be invited to discuss with the Council your
thoughts and observations with respect to the appropriateness of
the district boundaries selected. I would be particularly
interested in learning of any alternatives that you may have
considered, rejected, and the reasons for those actions.
We appreciate that redistricting is partially a political
process, but also believe that other factors need to be
thoroughly and thoughtfully considered.
I would _appreciate your calling Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst, City
Clerk, to confirm your availability for the Council meeting on
May 4. The meeting will commence promptly at 7:00 p.m. and this
will be the first item on the Council's agenda.
Thank you in advance for planning to attend this meeting.
Yours truly,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
KB:kec
cc: Councilmembers
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
CIM APR 2+'92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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April 20, 1992
CITU OF
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SUBJECT: WATER RESTRICTIONS/ ADOPT -A -PARK PROGRAM
Dear Homeowner Association President:
As summer approaches, I am requesting your assistance in sharing
information on two items: the City's annual water restrictions;
and the Adopt -A -Park program. I have enclosed a flyer which
details the water restrictions.
Last year the City of Plymouth initiated the Clean and Restore
Our Environment (CARE) program. Under this program, residents
volunteer to adopt a park, trail segment or flower bed. Last
year, more than 300 people volunteered to pick up litter in their
designated area. This year, we are hoping that even more people
join the program.
Many parks remain to be adopted. Those available include: Lions
Park, Imperial Hills Park, Hemlock Park, Glenloch Park, Timber
Shores Park, St. Mary's Park, Heritage Park, LaCompte Park,
Plymouth Playfield, Oakwood Playfield, Ridgemount Playfield, East
Medicine Lake Beach, Four Seasons and Fazendin Park.
Only a few trail segments are spoken for, so most are still
available for adoption. We certainly hope your association will
consider adopting one or that members on their own or with their
families will opt to become involved in this worthwhile program.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call Sharon Mohr at
550-7494. . On weekends and after 4:30 p.m., please leave a
message and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thanks for your help in getting out this information.
Sincerely
Helen LaFave
Communications Coordinator
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cc: Sharon Mohr, Public Works Secretary
Mark Peterson, Park Superintendent
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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April 20, 1992
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PLYMOUTH -
PLYMOUTH HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
SUBJECT: INVITE US TO YOUR NEXT MEETING
Dear Homeowner Association President:
As a former homeowner association director myself, I know that
periodic association meetings are a great time to receive member
comments and provide them with information as well.
To help you, we would like you to invite us to attend!
One or more members of the City staff could attend your homeowner
association meeting to share information on the following topics
for your area:
1. Developments
2. Public improvements (streets, sewer, water, etc.) plans
3. Transit services.
4. City customer service program.
5. 1992 - 1993 City Council Mission Statement and Goals and
Objectives. ,
6. Other items (you choose)
we will try to answer your questions as well. If we can't, we
will find someone who can and share the -information with you just
as soon as we can.
Let's work together to get important City information to Plymouth
homeowners! Give me a call at 550-5013 to arrange to have a City
staff member attend your next meeting.
Sincere ,
Fran B les
Assis ant City Manager
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Address
SUBJECT: INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
HIGHWAY 55 AND COUNTY ROAD 61
(XENIUM LANE/NORTHWEST BOULEVARD)
Dear Property Owner:
As a result of traffic congestion on Highway 55 at County Road 61 (Xenium
Lane/Northwest Boulevard) the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
is proposing construction work at this intersection to reduce the existing
congestion. They have submitted a preliminary plan to the City of Plymouth
for approval. If the City grants approval to MnDOT for the project, it is
proposed for construction in the spring/summer of 1993.
The proposed work would make the
intersection:
EASTBOUND HIGHWAY 55
following improvements at this
1. Add a second left turn lane from eastbound Highway 55 to
northbound Northwest Boulevard.
2. Add a third through lane at the intersection.
WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 55
1. Increase the length of the right turn lane from westbound
Highway 55 to northbound Northwest Boulevard.
2. Add a third through lane for this intersection.
WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 55 (COUNTY ROAD 61)
1. No traffic lanes would be added on the north leg of the
intersection, but there would be island modifications to
accommodate the additional lanes on Highway 55.
NORTHBOUND XENIUM LANE (COUNTY ROAD 61)
1. There would be no additional lanes added on the south leg of
the intersection, but there would be island modifications to
accommodate the work on Highway 55.
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2. A raised median on the center of Xenium Lane would be
installed which would prohibit the left turning of vehicles
either into or out of the AMOCO Service Station. This median
would stop immediately north of 26th Avenue, and therefore,
would not affect the traffic movement at 26th Avenue.
There is a preliminary layout available for public inspection at the City of
Plymouth, Engineering Department.
This MnDOT proposed plan will be presented to the Plymouth City Council at
their meeting on May 4, 1992. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. There will
be a presentation by MnDOT on the proposed plan. You and other members of
the public are welcome to attend the meeting to hear MnDOT's presentation.
You will also be able to provide your comments to the Plymouth City Council
on the proposed improvements.
If you have any questions previous to the meeting, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (612) 550-5080.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore
Director of Public Works
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cc: James G. Willis,�City Manager
Mark Krebsbach, Proj. Manager
MN DEPT. OF TRANSP.
Metropolitan District
Golden Valley Office
2055 North Lilac Dr.
Golden Valley, MN 55422
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to the following list of people
I/Mr./Bruce/Polaczyk/
Design Engineer
HENN. CO. DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS.
320 Washington Ave. So.
Hopkins, MN 55343-8468
I/Mr./Tony/Fitts/
PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO.
Prudential Plaza
Suite 1200
Chicago, ILL 60601
1///PLYMOUTH-CW PARTNERSHIP/
Children's World Learning ctr.
573 Park Point Dr.
Golden, CO 80401
1///CARLSON REAL EST. CO./
45 7th St.
S 3222 Plaza VII
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1///AMERICAN OIL COMPANY/
4940 Viking Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55435
I///KELLY WEST MINNEAPOLIS VENTURES/
2600 North Louise Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
I///PLYMOUTH FAMILY FOODS, INC./
7535 NE River Road
Elk River, MN 55330
I///METROBANK/
1551 E 78th St.
Bloomington, MN 55420
1///RED ROOF INNS, INC./
4355 Davidson Road
Hilliard, OH 43026
1/Mr./A1/Hilde/
2530 Xenium Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
1///CONNETICUT MUTUAL LIFE CO./
140 Garden St.
Hartford, CO 06154
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Mr. Kim M. Bergman A PFJ
13930 60th Avenue North CITY OF pLYINIOUTH
Plymouth, MN 55446 COtAMUNlTY DtvFLOFS:ict�T DEPT.
Dear Mr. Bergman:
We are homeowners in the Wayne Jopp Heritage 2 Development area in Plymouth. We
are writing to express our concerns over the proposed Goff Homes condominium
development. We feel that the development, as proposed, would depress our property
value. This is of large concern to us as we are currently paying over $5,000 per year in
property taxes for the privilege of living in Plymouth. We also feel that the development
will not be aesthetically pleasing to the eye. With the $200,000 and higher home values
in the area, we feel that adding homes (condominiums) of approximately $60,000 each
will not be consistent with the overall quality of design in the area. Due to the
denseness of the development, we feel that traffic will increase as will the likelihood of
crime.
We are asking you, Mr. Bergman, as Mayor of'the City of Plymouth, to help stop this
development.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Lori L. Dietrich and Steven J. Piazza
13410 36th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 557-2918
cc: Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
Maria Vasiliou, Council Coordinating Representative
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HIGHWAY 55 AMOCO
13435 Hwy. 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
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City Manager
City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Burl Oaks Homeowner's Association.
We are located on 5th and 6th Avenues North just east of highway #101.
I am president of the association and each spring I get calls from residents of
5th Ave. voicing concern over the safety of their children. Their primary
concern is the speed of cars travelling down 5th avenue and the drivers ability
to stop should a child run out into the street.
I would appreciate it if you would have someone from your staff give me a
call so I can discuss this situation further and find out what alternatives we
have to minimize this risk.
Your help in this matter is much appreciated.
Regards,
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Michael J. Hall
President - Burl Oaks Homewoner's Ass.
Telephone: 476-6595
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CITY OF
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Mr. Michael J. Hall
President
Burl Oaks Homeowner Association
17325 6th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am following up on our conversation of last Friday regarding
the interest on the part of some of your homeowner association
members with respect to speeding cars on 5th Avenue.
I have shared your letter with the Acting Director of Public
Safety, Dennis Paulson, who in turn will share it with Patrol
Supervisors. While periodic patrols of the neighborhood may be
of some assistance, it would appear that residents within Burl
Oaks are most likely the ones who are driving excessive of the
30 mph posted speed limit. As I noted in our conversation, we
could establish stationary radar surveillance if we knew the time
and place of the most frequent occurrences of speeding. In a
similar fashion, if persons residing on 5th Avenue could identify
the party or parties allegedly speeding, we could contact them
directly and share the concern of the neighborhood.
Burl Oaks is a lovely neighborhood and one in which all the
residents could and should take pride. If we can work with the
association to make the neighborhood a safer one, we obviously
want to be able to do so.
Thanks for being in touch.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
Cis• Manager
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Dennis Paulson, Acting Public Safety Director
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MINNESOTA
united *tater senate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-2303
April 15, 1992
Mayor Rim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 50579
Dear Mayor Bergman:
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The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has
notified me that it has awarded a grant in the amount of $206,000
to the City of Plymouth to support a housing rehabilitation grant
program and a homeownership housing program. I am pleased that
this award has been made.
If I can be of assistance to you in connection with this grant or
on any other matter of mutual interest, please do not hesitate to
contact my office.
Congratulations on your award.
Sincerely,
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Paul David Wellstone
United States Senator
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Dave Miller
2917 Hillsboro Ave N #512
New Hope, MN 55427
Dear Mr. Miller:
The City of Plymouth has no objection to the issuance of a permit
by the Hennepin County Sheriff for the Medicine Lake Sailing Club
to hold sailing races during the summer of 1992.
The City appreciates your commitment to safety and your
willingness to help anyone on the lake who may need assistance.
I wish you, and the other members of the Medicine Lake Sailing
Club, good winds for an exciting season of sailing races.
Sincerely,
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Eric J. Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
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A607 Government Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0067
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April 21, 1992
--Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst, Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Ms. Rauenhorst:
On August 20th last year, the Hennepin County Board passed
Resolution 91-715 which approved a special levy in 1992 for paring•
th,e coots expected to be incurred in 1902 For redistricting of
election districts.
This resolution was passed under the authority granted by the State
Legislature in the 1991 Laws of Minnesota Chapter 291, Article 4,
and provides for a distribution of a portion of this special County
levy to municipalities within the County having a population of
30,000 or more. The County Board expanded this distribution to
include* all municipalities which must redistrict regardless of
population.
We have received the redistricting plan for the City of Plymouth
and have processed payment accordingly. The distribution is 25
cents times the city population, 1990 census. Enclosed is a check
in -the amount of $12,722.25 which -reflects this formula.
Let me take this opportunity to thank the elected officials and
staff of Plymouth for the fine cooperation they have shown Hennepin
County- in ' helping us to successfully conclude the redistricting
efforts for 1992.
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Ms. Jeffie Phillips
17500 29th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
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SUBJECT: Off -Sale Liquor License Application
4130 Highway 101 North
Dear Jeffie:
In accordance with your request, the City Council continued the
public hearing on your liquor license from April 6 to May 4. The
purpose of this extension is to afford you the opportunity to
provide me with a complete set of application materials while
expediting the approval process.
I spoke with the City Attorney regarding possible ways of
proceeding with your liquor license application and public
hearing in light of the fact that the City has not received a
signed copy of your lease for the property to be licensed.
The City Attorney indicated that it would not be advisable for
the City Council to approve the license with the condition that
the lease be supplied before license issuance, because the City
is aware that the property owner objects to the lease
arrangement. In other words, the City would be issuing a liquor
license to a corporation that has no apparent legal rights to
operate on the premises.
I have also discussed the situation with John Ward, Police
Sergeant in charge of Investigations, and Frank Boyles, Assistant
City Manager. We concur that the hearing should be held on May 4
as previously established by the Council and will recommend the
following:
1. If the City has received a copy of your signed lease by
May 4, 'staff will recommend approval of your license
application.
2. If the City has not received a copy of your signed
lease by May 4, staff will recommend denial of your
license application.
3.
If you choose to withdraw your license application by
May 4, you could reapply during 1992 using the same
license application. There would be no further
investigation or fees; however, another public hearing
would be required which would take about a month. If
you decide not to reapply during 1992, a new license
application, investigation, and fees would be
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April 23, 1992
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I empathize with the difficult situation you are in and
understand your comments that perhaps the City should have
required a signed lease before accepting your initial application
and fees. As I explained, this poses another difficulty for
license applicants. It would certainly be viewed as a hardship
if -the City required an applicant to enter into a lease or
purchase agreement for property, and the Council ultimately
denied the license application. Therefore, the practice has been
for the Police Department'to review unsigned copies of a proposed
lease or to receive assurance from the property owner that the
property transaction is "on -track". We do not issue the final
license until the signed copy has been received. This procedure
has been adopted in an effort to be proactive and expedite the
licensing process.
You or your representative should be present at the public
hearing on May 4. It will be held in the City Council Chambers,
3400 Plymouth Blvd., beginning at 7:00 p.m. You also have the
option of asking that the Council table the hearing to a future
date if you believe the matter will be resolved within a short
period of time.
Please call me at 550-5014 if you have any further questions
prior to the public hearing.
Sincerely,
Lai"' en orst
City Clerk
cc: Mayor and City Council
James G. Willis, City Manager
John Ward, Police Sergeant
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Mr. Joe Domagala
17705-D County Road 24
Plymouth, MN 55447
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SUBJECT: STRATEGY REGARDING "DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH"
Dear Joe:
This will be a confirmation of our conversation at City Center on April 20,
1992; and, a summary of what I believe to be the appropriate strategy for the
property owners within the Plymouth Hills Planned Unit Development regarding
use of the property.
There are•three levels of City land use regulations that control the
utilization of the property within the "Downtown Plymouth" area, as follow:
1. The Land Use Guide Plan Element of the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan
designates the entire area south of Rockford Road, east of Vicksburg Lane,
north of Highway 55 and west of Plymouth Boulevard as CC (City Center). I
have included as an enclosure to this letter a copy of the Land Use Guide
Plan description of the "City Center" classification. As you can see,
this classification is both considered by the Land Use Plan as unique to
the entire City, and eligible for all business zoning designations,
subject to the approved Development Plan
2. This same general area (except the Cavanaugh parcel at the northeast
corner of Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55) is within the Plymouth Hills
Mixed Planned Unit Development. The approved Plymouth Hills Planned Unit
Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit provide the absolute control,
over the uses that are permitted.
3. The underlying zoning of the subject area is totally responsive to the
approved PUD Plan. When the PUD Plan is amended the underlying zoning is
amendment concurrently. Therefore, the underlying zoning is only valid as
it reflects the approved PUD Plan.
As you can see from above the Land Use Guide Plan classification as well as
the zoning of the property within "Downtown Plymouth" (with the exception of
the Cavanaugh parcel with some respects) rests on the Plymouth Hills PUD Plan
and Conditional Use Permit.• The Land Use Guide Plan classification "looks
down" to the PUD Plan and the zoning "looks up" to the PUD Plan. Because of
this, amendment to the PUD Plan is the crucial step that must be accomplished
if the property owners in this area are to accomplish the stated goal of "more
flexibility" or "changed uses".
It is important for you to understand that regardless of the good intentions
of staff or the Planning Commission, or the City Council with regard to the
desires and needs of the Plymouth Hills property owners, a legal amendment to
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the PUD Plan is an absolute prerequisite to accomplishing your goals. For
example, City staff can only speculate as to what use can or can not be
accommodated within this area other than those on the approved PUD Plan. City
staff's advice to potential property owners certainly can not extend beyond
the constraints of that approved --and legal --plan. Change in the plan or
broadening of the plans constraints are what is necessary for staff to advise
potential buyers of anything other than what now is shown on the PUD Plan.
What is necessary for the property owners to accomplish is the preparation of
the necessary narrative and graphics to support an application to amend the
Plymouth Hills PUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit. I provided Bob Guth and
Ken Streeter copies of the City checklist for PUD Preliminary Plans at a
meeting I held with them last week. I have enclosed with this letter another
copy of that checklist.
At such time as property owners have discussed the nature of the Plan
Amendment that they seek, and are ready to actually begin preparation of the
submissions I will be happy to meet with the applicants or their consultants
to adjust the submission requirements to fit the situation. You should
understand however that most of the checklist items will be necessary if the
staff, Planning Commission, and City Council are to be able to make an
informed decision as to whether the PUD Plan should be amended. While I am
certain there will be a measure of flexibility included in your plan and
likely endorsed by the City in its review process, a Plan must be submitted to
overcome the creation of a "blank check" or a "moving target".
As I have previously stated, I stand ready to assist you or your consultants
in conceptualizing a plan amendment, and, with the processing requirements.
For the Plan Amendment to -be legal, and therefore form the basis for future
buyers and development of the property, it will be necessary for it to be
heard at a legal Public Hearing before the Planning Commission, and approved
officially by the City Council, in resolution form.
Should you have any further questions concerning this matter please feel free
to contact me at 550-5059.
aeSincerels E. Dilleru
Community Development Director
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