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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
JULY 17, ,1992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JULY:
JULY 20 6:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed Session)
Large Conference Room
To discuss proposed settlement
on pending litigation.
JULY 20 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
Council Chambers
JULY 20 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST:
AUGUST 3 5:30 P.M. STUDY SESSION
Council Conference. -Room
AUGUST 3 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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AUGUST 17 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
Council Chambers
AUGUST 17 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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AUGUST 18 5:30 P.M. BUDGET STUDY SESSION I
Council Conference Room
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AUGUST 24 5:30 P.M. BUDGET STUDY SESSION II
Council Conference Room
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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3. HRA -- Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 P.M. The Housing and Redevelopment
Authority will meet in the City Council Chambers. At their July 14
meeting, the HRA reviewed the five firms being considered for
consulting services on the senior housing project and selected the
following three firms for interviewing: Stuart Corporation, Walker
Management, Inc., and Westwood Professional Services, Inc. I Each
firm will be allotted 45 minutes at the July 21 meeting; 30 minutes
for their presentation and 15 minutes for questions. A copy of the
July 21 agenda is attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, July 22. The Planning Forum will
begin at 6:45 p.m., with the regular Commission following at 7:00
p.m. Agenda attached. (M-4)
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5. REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD (RTB) MEETING WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS --
Thursday, July 30. The Regional Transit Board RTB will be holding
a meeting with local officials to encourage their continuing
participation with the RTB in developing a "Vision for Transit."
They will also discuss RTB legislative issues, including the' need
for dedicated funding for certain mass transit activities.! The
meeting will be held from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Kelly Inn here in
Plymouth (2705 Annapolis Lane). If you are interested in attending
this meeting, please contact Laurie by Friday, July 24 and she will
make reservations for you. (M-5)
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6. TWINWEST CHAMBER LOCAL FOCUS MEETING -- Thursday, July 30, 7:30 a.m.
The Twinwest Chamber will host a breakfast meeting for) city
officials at the Minneapolis Golf Club for receiving suggestions on
chamber 1992-93 programming which will meet local needs. Attached
is a letter form Tom Tart, Chair, Local Focus Committee, inviting a
member of the Council and City administration to attend. (M-6),
7. TWINWEST CHAMBER ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT -- Saturday, October 24,
Sheraton Park Place Hotel, St. Louis Park. Information on the
Chamber's Gala benefit and silent auction is attached. (M-7)
8. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council calendars for JULY
and AUGUST are attached. (M-8)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. PROPOSED COMMUNITY LIBRARY - CONDEMNATION HEARING -- Attached is a
memorandum dated July 13 from Fred Moore regarding the recently
completed condemnation hearings on the Cavanaugh parcel at the
corner of Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55. It is anticipated that the
Condemnation Commissioners will make their determination on this
matter prior to the end of August.
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Also attached is a newspaper article from the July 16 Star Tribune
on the County Board's approval of architect designers for the
Plymouth and Champlin libraries. (I-1)
2. UNION ELECTION RESULTS FOR CLERICAL, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL
EMPLOYEES -- Fifty-six of a total of sixty-two eligible employees
cast their ballots to determine whether to be represented by AFSCME.
The vote: 28 -to -28. The law requires that there be a majority
voting for representation, therefore, the representation vote was
defeated. However, one employee did not receive a ballot from the
Bureau of Mediation Services. The Union may protest the results of
the election to the Commissioner of Mediation Services. If this
occurs, another election will take place. The Union has 10 calendar
days to protest the election. It is our understanding that only
those employees eligible to vote the first time would be eligible to
vote in a subsequent election. Therefore, the process should take
approximately one month.
3. WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER - 1991 ANNUAL REPORT -- Attached is a
copy of the annual report of the West Suburban Mediation Center.
Plymouth has been one of the ongoing financial supporters of this
center. Its continued success will assist the city in directing
people through a process where disputes can be amicably resolved
without litigation. (I-3)
4. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES (AMM) REGIONAL OUTREACH
BREAKFAST -- Councilmembers Tierney, Edson, and I attended the AMM's
annual regional breakfast meeting on Monday. While there was no
earth -shattering news coming from the session, the AMM
representatives continued to ask for the opinions of local elected
officials as to various regional matters. Attached is an issues
survey form which was distributed at that meeting. If you would
like to complete one and send it to the AMM, I invite you to do so
or provide it to Laurie and she will forward it to them on your
behalf.
One item of note involves the fact that the state is still facing a
substantial budgetary deficit. This could be $700 million. Ari
ongoing study group, comprised of primarily business leaders (the
CORE Group), is expected to make recommendations to the Governor
that local- government aids be eliminated. There may be some
pressure to consider this, given the potential of a substantial
deficit, as -well as the need on the part of the Legislature to
address the overall school funding issue which was recently declared
to be unconstitutional. There also appears to be need on the part
of the Legislature to address whether or not the gas tax should be
increased from 5t to 8t per gallon in order to take full advantage
of additional federal monies being made available to the states for
both highway construction/reconstruction and mass transit. Roger
Peterson also noted that the matter of the elimination of levy
limits will not likely come before the Legislature in this next
session, but could comeup the following year as' the Senate will be
standing for election. .(I-4)
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5. MINUTES:
a. Joint Plymouth/Maple Grove City Council Meeting, June 22, 1992.
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, July 9, 1992.
(I-5)
6. GOOSE HUNTING PROGRAM -- Frank Boyles recently contacted Don Helmeke
who is associated with the Capable Partners Goose Hunting Program.
This group has conducted goose hunts in the cities of Maple Grove
and Brooklyn Park for the last five years. The attached memo from
Frank Boyles to Craig Gerdes provides information on the hunts and
how the group conducts the program within Maple Grove and Brooklyn
Park. Mr. Helmeke advises that the group would be able to extend
their hunt to Plymouth if we desire. (I-6)
7. DEER CONTROL -- Craig Gerdes has forwarded the attached two items
for review regarding the deer hunt:
1) Information letter and survey for landowners.
2) Memo from Steve Correll addressing the current direction of
the project.
If the Council has additions or revisions to either items, please
advise Craig Gerdes. The first mailin to the landowners is
tentatively set for Tuesday, July 21. (I-73
8. RECYCLING/YARDWASTE REPORT -- A report from Marjorie Vigoren on the
City's recycling program and yard waste site collection for the
first half of 1992 is attached. (I-8)
9. TRANSIT RIDERSHIP -- Ridership statistics through June for the
Plymouth Metrolink and Dial -a -Ride transit services are attached.
(I-9)
10. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES
PAUL BUCK has been hired to replace Don Kissinger as the City
Forester. Paul most recently worked for The Arborists as a forester
and sales representative. He has been with the company for three
years. Paul worked as a forestry aide and inspector for the City of
Plymouth during the summers of 1985 through 1988.
LORA LOOMER has been fired to fill the Clerk/Receptionist vacancy in
the Police Department. Lora worked for Park Nicollet Medical Center
in a variety of capacities from 1985 until December of 1991. She
was a receptionist and team leader in the Mental Health Department
at Park Nicollet.
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11. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Jan and Doug Stolba, et al, regarding the Wayzata
High School graduation party. Ms. Stolba visited with the city
staff earlier this spring in order that they might find an
appropriate place to construct decorations for the senior high
graduation party. Through the cooperation and assistance of
personnel in the Community Development Department and Fire
Inspection Division, we were able to find a way of accommodating
their needs. Ms. Stolba thanks those involved for their help in
making this annual graduation party a success. (I -11a)
b. Letters from Scott and Ruth Kulberg, to Mayor Bergman, regarding
access to their property at 12015 26th Avenue North. (I -11b) -
c. Letter from Blair Tremere, for Plymouth Hills Owners Group, to
Mayor and Council, on the group's application for approval of an
amendment to the commercial portion of the MPUD Plan. Also
attached is a letter from John Day, to Mayor Bergman, on the
application. (I -11c)
d. Letter from Michael Kobs, 14909 Gleason Lake Road, to Mayor
Bergman, conveying traffic safety concerns on Gleason Lake Road.
(I -11d)
e. Letter to Robert Rohlf, Hennepin Library, from City Manager,
providing acreage, zoning and setback information on the library
site parcel. (I -11e)
f. Letters to property owners abutting a cartway parcel (located
between Creekwood Hills and Evonnes Lakeview Addition plats)
from Frank Boyles, on the conveyance of the cartway property to
the property owners. (I -11f)
g. Letter to Conrad Wencka, Soo Line Railroad, from Frank Boyles,
inviting Mr. Wencka to a July 29 meeting with Fred Moore, Craig
Gerdes and Frank to obtain information on the funding for
street/railroad crossing lights and cross arms. (I -11g)
h. Note of appreciation from parents of the Wayzata High School
Class of 1992 for support of their chemically free "After
Graduation" party. (I -11h)
i. Note of appreciation for flowers from the Arthur Schiebe family.
(I -11i)
j. Letter from David Landswerk, Wayzata Superintendent of.Schools,
requesting the Council grant the Wayzata Schools TIF property
tax revenue generated by School District 284 extra levy
referenda. (I -11j)
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k. Letter from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency advising of the
approval of the City's tree and brush open burning site permit
application. (I-llk)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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AGENDA
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
July 21, 1992 at 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes from June 16, 1992 meeting
3. Interview of Consultants for Senior Citizen Housing Project
a. Stuart Corporation at 6:30 p.m. (Stuart Nolan or Kristin Larson
Rieser)
b. Walker Management, Inc. at 7:15 p.m. (Janet Lindo or David Grant)
c. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. at 8:00 p.m. (Richard Krier)
4. Information Items
a. Section 8 Statistical Report for June 30, 1992
b. Section 8 Financial Report for Period 7/1/91 - 5/31/92
5. Other Business
6. Adjournment
(hra/agenda.7-21)
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1992
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM 6:45 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2.* CONSENT AGENDA
3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Northern States Power. Lot Division, Conditional Use Permit, Site
Plan and Variance for a Northern States Power Substation located
north of Medina Road on the east side of County Road 101 south of
Highway 55 (92051)
B. Alette Engebretson. Amended Planned Unit Development Plan and
Conditional Use Permit for a 3 -season porch in Cimarron Ponds"
located at 1015 Yuma Lane North (92055)
C. Maurice Klingele. Amended Planned Unit Development Plan and
Conditional Use Permit for a 3 -season porch in Plymouth Creek 5th
Addition located at 4115 Upland Lane North (92057) .
5. NEW BUSINESS
* A. Falmouth Associates. Site Plan Amendment for Four Seasons Mall to
reallocate the approved signage located at the southwest corner of
County Road 9 and Highway 169 (92046)
6. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Planned Unit Development
7. ADJOURNMENT
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MICHAEL J. EHRLICHMANN
Chair
July 10, 1992
James Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
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OROfPLYMOUTH
As a local official in municipal and county government for a combined sixteen years, I understand
fully the historical difficulty that local government has had in relating to metro agencies. From a
local perspective, metro or regional government always appear to be trying "to do something" to
local government without their input or participation. With that as a backdrop, in our continuing
effort to maintain a vital community link with the communities we serve, we are scheduling a
series of regional breakfast meetings designed to encourage the participation of local officials,
community leaders and legislators in the development of the Regional Transit Board's (RTB)
"Vision for Transit."
You are invited to join other leaders from your community to a continental breakfast on:
Thursday, July 30, 1992
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Kelly Inn - Plymouth
2705 Annapolis Lane
(Southeast Corner of 1-494 & Highway 55)
Plymouth, Minnesota
At this annual meeting we will share with you the local impacts of the RTB's "Vision for Transit" as
well as discuss legislative activities that will affect transit services regionally, such as a state
dedicated funding source. This meeting will also provide you with the opportunity to share your
ideas for transit with our board members and staff.
If public transit is to make a significant contribution to the future of our metropolitan community,
it depends on the viability of the communication that exists between you, local community leaders,
and the RTB, as the regional transit planner. We know your time is limited, so we will conclude
the meeting no later than 9:00 a.m.
I and the RTB members look forward to meeting with you on July 30. If you are able to attend,
please call our receptionist at 292-8789 by Friday, July 27, so we can make final arrangements.
Wd�` ieg ds, ,
MiChab'I J. Ehrli4 ann
Chair
Mears Park Centre • 230 5th Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 CIM JUL 17'92
Office 6121229-2701 • FAX: 6121229-2739
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101
292-8789
DATE: June 30,1992
TO: Chair and Members of the Regional Transit Board
FROM: Mike Kuehn, Community Relations Coordinator'
SUBJECT: Annual Community Breakfast Meetings
The dates and locations for the community breakfast meetings have just been finalized.
Again this year, invitations will be sent to mayors, managers/administrators, city
councilmembers and the transit contact person from each city in the transit taxing
district, as will as state legislators, county commissioners and local chamber of
commerce executives. Leaders of neighborhood organizations will be Invited to the
central cities' meetings. Special emphasis will be placed this year on discussing a
dedicated source of funds to support transit and on the development of community-
based transit programs.
All meetings begin at 7:30 a.m. The schedule is as follows:
DATE LOCATION GEOGRAPHIC AREA
7-28-92 Seasons Restaurant
(Tues.) Bunker Hills Goff Course
(Hwy. 242 at Foley Blvd.)
Coon Rapids, MN
7-30-92 Kelly Inn -Plymouth
(Thurs.) 2705 Annapolis Lane
(1494 at Hwy. 55)
Plymouth, MN
8-4-92 Yankee Square Inn
(Tues.) 3450 Washington Drive
0-35E at Yankee Doodle Rd.)
Eagan, MN
8-6-92 Radisson Hotel St. Paul
(Thurs.) 11 E. Kellogg Blvd.
(Kellogg Blvd at Wabasha)
St. Paul, MN
Anoka County
Northern Hennepin
County
Dakota and Scott
Counties
City of St. Paul
and Neighborhoods
over
MEMBERS
(districts included)
Franklin
Feess
Sather
Feess
Franklin
Hilary
Scheel
Workman
Hunt
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8-11-92 Best Western Hotel
Southern Hennepin
Workman
(Tues.) Seville
and Carver Counties
Franklin
8151 Bridge Road
Hilary
(S.E. Comer 1-494
& Hwy 100)
Bloomington, MN
8-13-92 Lake Elmo Inn
Washington County
Scheel
(Thurs.) 3492 Lake Elmo Blvd.
Sather
(one block south of
Hwy. 5)
Lake Elmo, MN
8-18-92 Minneapolis Convention
City of Minneapolis
Campo
(Tues.) Center
and Neighborhoods
Hilary
1301 Second Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN
8-2D-92 Holiday Inn -Shoreview
Ramsey County
Sather
(Thurs.) 1000 Gramsie Road
0-694 at Lexington Ave.)
Shoreview, MN
If you have any questions about the meeting locations or other logistics, please call me.
cc: Sherry Munyon
Greg Andrews
Judy Hollander
Dale Ulrich
Suzanne Hanson
Howard Blin
Ed Kouneski
Kathy Grochowski
Mary Fitzgerald
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CHAMBER
CHAMBER O F COMMERCE
July 10, 1992
Mr. James Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear James,
The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you
or your designate to a very important meeting on
Thursday, July 30, 1992, 7:30 a.m. at the Minneapolis
Gol•f.Club, 2001 Flag Avenue South, St. Louis Park.
Each year the TwinWest Chamber invites your participation
in the establishment of our 1992-93 program of action.
This breakfast meeting which starts promptly at 7:30 a.m.
is an opportunity to voice your suggestions on our
programming so that our programming meets local needs.
In addition, Mary E. Anderson, chair of the Metropolitan
Council, will be addressing those in attendance on the
goals currently under consideration for the Twin City
area to achieve by the year 2015. This will also be an
excellent opportunity for us to understand better the
future role of the Metropolitan Council in city and
business community terms.
Its important for us to have representation from your
city. So if you are not able to attend yourself, please
designate another individual to participate. With
limited seating, we are requesting the attendance of one
member of administration and one member of the council to
attend from each city.
In order for us to plan appropriately, we ask that you
R.S.V.P. by calling Michelle at 540-0234 no later than
July 23, 1992. Thank you again for your consideration,
and I know you will find this morning very educational.
Sincerely,
`A�
Tom Tart
Chair, Local Focus Committee
Vulcraft
10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343 ♦ (612)540-0234 CIM JUL 17'92
Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park
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Take highway 169 South to Cedar Lake Road east
2 blocks to Flag Ave. Turn left (north) 1/4 quarter
mile to Mpls. Golf Club. (on your right)
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. James Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear James,
July 9, 1992/:
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TwinWest's Annual Gala Benefit is set for Saturday, October 24th
at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel, St. Louis Park. This year we
have the unique opportunity to work with the Minnesota Department
of Transportation making this an official I-394 grand opening
event. The Gala will be included in all of MnDot's promotional
pieces and advertising for the grand opening. We expect well over
1,000 people to attend this fun filled event!
As in previous years, the event features TwinWest restaurants and
caterers, beer and wine tasting, live music and a huge silent
auction. The atmosphere is festive and TwinWest members actively
participate in the many activities available that evening. We have
received tremendous response in past years and with the I-394 grand
opening tie-in, we expect even more participation.
In order for this event to be a success we need your help! Here
is how you can participate:
o Mark your calendar NOW for Saturday, October 24!
o Donate a silent auction item or simply donate cash to the
event. Your contribution will be acknowledged in the
program for the evening.
o Purchase tickets to the event at $23.94 - for every 10
tickets purchased you will receive 2 additional tickets
free. �-
o Tell your clients, friends and employees about the event
and invite them to join you.
Please return t� ,nclosed donation card by August 17.
Thank you in adva a for your support of this program which raises
funds for three worthy causes: TwinWest Chamber Foundation, Women
of Achievement Awards and the TwinWest Capital Improvement Fund.
Sincerely,
oa�u
Claire Hickey, 545-5000
Edina Realty Park West
Chair, Silent Auction
Randy S umacher, 938-8718
Employee Employer Benefits
Chair, Gala Benefit
10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55305 ♦ (612) 540-0234
Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park C1M JUL 1792
TwinWest Chamber Gala Benefit - October 24, 1992
Yes, our company will contribute to the Silent Auction
Name
Company Phone
Item $ Value
We cannot contribute an item, but"enclosed is a cash contribution
In order to Include your company In the program, please
return your card and donation by Monday, August 17.
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, 10550 Wayzata Blvd.,
Minnetonka, MN 55305. Phone: 540-0234
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 13, 1992
TO: James G. Willis,._Ci*ty Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, irector of Public Works
SUBJECT: LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION
CONDEMNATION HEARINGS
CAVANAUGH PARCEL
CITY PROJECT NO. 103
The Condemnation Commissioner Hearings on the City's taking of the Cavanaugh
parcel to be used as a library site began Tuesday morning, July 7. The hearings
continued for four days last week and concluded at noon on Monday, July 13.
The following schedule was established at the conclusion of the hearings by the
chairman of the three member commission pa(riel:
1. The'attorneys for the property owner and the City are to exchange
written briefs of the testimony presented at the hearing on or
before July 27.
2. The chair of the commission stated that the commissioners would
then be meeting and should be reaching a decision on their
determination of the value of the property within about 30 days.
3. In accordance with the appointment of the three commissioners by
the district court, they must make their ruling by September 30,
1992.
Mr. Cavanaugh was represented by Tim Keane and Tom Humphrey with Larkin, Hoffman,
Daly.... The City of Plymouth was represented by Bob Lindahl with Holmes and
Graven. As the representative for the client, City of Plymouth, I attended all
of the hearings with the exception of approximately one hour at various occasions
where I had other commitments representing the City which I could not change.
Also in attendance at the hearings were Bill Cavanaugh, his wife, his brother,
and his son.
The key question in this condemnation matter is the expected "highest and best
use" of the property. Depending upon the answer to this question, qualified
appraisers for each party reached greatly differing conclusions. The property
owner used the following witnesses as part of their direct testimony:
Blair Tremere (This was done under subpoena since he would not
voluntarily attend the hearings).
GIM JUL 17'92
SUBJECT: LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION
July 13, 1992
Page Two
Ken Anderson - Traffic engineer
Peter Lasalle - Appraiser for property owner
Bill Cavanaugh - Property owner
The following people testified on behalf of the City of Plymouth:
Fred Moore - Director of Public Works
Scott Hovet - City Assessor
Chuck Dillerud - Director of Community Development
Dennis Eyler - Traffic Engineer with Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch
Al Carufel - Appraiser for City.
The following is a very brief summer of, in my opinion, the major testimony in
four and one half days of hearings:
1. The existing zoning of the property is B-1.
2. The City's Land Use Guide Plan indicates the use of the property
as CC (Community Shopping Center).
3. In the ,text of the City Guide Plan, it states that the zoning
designation for the property could be as follows: All business
districts, subject to the approved development plan.
4. Mr. Lasalle testifying for the property owner owner stated that in
his opinion, the highest and best use of the property would be
either B-2 or B-3 zoning which would allow either retail or
service business. He relied on the City's Comprehensive Plan
which stated any retail use is permitted in the CC Guiding.
5. Al Carufel testified on behalf of the City stated that he believes
the highest and best uses are the uses permitted in the B-1 Zoning
since there must be an approved development plan for the property.
6. Mr. Lasalle further testified that the value of the five acre
parcel was $1,470,000 ($6.75/sq. ft.).
7. Al Carufel testified that the value of the same parcel was
$575,000 ($2.60/sq. ft.).
8. Bill Cavanaugh testified that in his opinion the property value
was $1,900,000.
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SUBJECT: LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION
July 13, 1992
Page Three
At the conclusion of the testimony this morning, each attorney was given a 20
minute period to summarize the facts before the Commissioners. The following are
key points which each attorney made in their summary:
Tom Humphrey for the property owner.
1. Bill Cavanaugh has held onto this corner until the time is ready
for development. The time is now since Cub has built their store
on the adjacent property.
2. The most important factor is the highest and best use of the
property. B -2/B-3 is consistent with what the City thinks could
happen relying on the Land Use Guide Plan.
3. The west one-half of the property is worth $11 per square foot and
the east one-half is worth $6.40 per square foot in accordance with
the testimony of Bill Cavanaugh.
4. The most likely land sales which are comparable to this property
are in the Rockford Road Plaza Shopping Center have been at $10.55
per square foot. There is less traffic adjacent to the Rockford
Road Plaza Shopping Center.
5. The current zoning of B-1 is not proper since it is intended to be
a buffer to residential properties and there are no residential
properties immediately adjacent to this parcel.
6. The City and their testimony indicated that there would be major
hurdles to overcome to have this parcel approved as a PUD. Why
would this be a problem since the remainder of the downtown
Plymouth area is a PUD.
7. Does the property need to be rezoned? To which Mr. Humphrey gave
the answer of "Yes." Does the property need a PUD if one building
is constructed? Mr. Humphrey gave the answer of "No."
8. Peter Lasalle (property owner's appraiser) only assumed a right-
in/right-out access to the site from Vicksburg Lane.
9. A request was made to the commissioners if they should establish a
value for the east one-half and the west one-half of the property
because of the option agreement with the City. Those parts of the
property which are not used for a library, Mr. Cavanaugh has an
option to purchase back.
Bob Lindahl for the City:
1. The burden of proof to establish the property value at these
commissioner's hearings is the responsibility of the property
owner.
CIM JUL 1 T92
SUBJECT: LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION
July 13, 1992
Page Four
2. This is a desirable parcel as regard to visibility from Highway 55,
but it does have a down side. The down side is access. There is
no access from Highway 55 and the testimony has been that the only
.possible access from Vicksburg Lane is right-in/right-out. This
access would also have to be in conjunction with the current right-
in/right-out driveway to Cub.
3. Why in 1980 would the City pay $90,000 as part of the taking of the
right-of-way on Vicksburg Lane and then give it back to the
property owner by allowing an opening in the current median on
Vicksburg Lane.
4. In order to have a right-in/right-out on Vicksburg Lane, the owner
of this property will have to acquire these rights from Cub.
5. The Day parcel in downtown Plymouth was purchased for $2.38 per
square foot with B-2 Zoning.
6. For the highest and best use to be legal, it must have the proper
zoning.
7. When Blair Tremere testified, he was under subpoena. He was not
Community Development Director on the day of taking, October 11,
1991. Mr. Tremere is currently a consultant for property owners
within this area advocating a change in the current PUD plan.
8. Chuck Dillerud stated that a Conditional Use Permit and a Planned
Unit Development Plan must be submitted for this parcel.
9. Chuck Dillerud further stated that it would be purely speculative
to state what plan would be approved and what rezoning, would be
approved by the City Council.
10. The offers for •other property for sale in the downtown Plymouth
area are between $1.50 to $4.00 per square foot. The RTC, within
the last two weeks, sold a parcel of land along 37th Avenue for
$.69 per square foot.
11. The Streeter parcel along Highway 55 was purchased for $3.00 per
square foot.
12. Mr. Lasalle, in his appraisals, used comparable sales along
Interstate 394 in Minnetonka and St. Louis Park. These are all
superior locations. Further, Mr. Lasalle stated that the Streeter
sale was of no consequences and ignored the other offerings for the
sale of property within the -downtown Plymouth area.
13. All of Mr. Carufel's comparable sales were either in the downtown
Plymouth area or within the City of Plymouth.
14. Any reasonable purchaser of the property would use the current
zoning of the property as of the date of taking, October 11, 1991,
which is B-1.
GIM JUL 17'92
SUBJECT: LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION
July 13, 1992
Page Five
If there are additional questions regarding the hearings, please let me know and
I will try to answer them.
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Champlin
.wo blocks away he stole
630 NE. Adams St. in Minneapolis.
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The Bauers were observed inside a
garage there.
By Steve Brandt
"The public wants a library in every
city in the county," said Commis -
t Johnson apparently was
the lake cabin when the
The affidavit said the two men re-
from two white pack-
Staff Writer
Hennepin
Plymouth's proposed He
sioner Tad Jude of Medina, who con-
vinced the board to start the Plym-
; became stuck in a ditch.
i it appeared that Johnson
but
moved a car
ages that resembled kilogram-quanti-
ty of cocaine, along with a
County library looks like a sure thing
politically, now that redistricting al-
outh project at Hwy. 55 and Vicks-
burg Lane after years of delay. With
3st control of the car
to turn around when it
packages
scale, plastic container and other
lots the city three commissioners on
the County Board.
more than 50,000 people, Plymouth
is the largest city in the state without
ick
items.
itc nwn lihrarv_
as still warm from the fire
icials arrived later that
ill that remained of the car
mework, Lentz said.
s family could not be
st night.
-%y unfair
state Sen. Ted Mondale,
.ouis Park. But Sabo is not
►bent for the Hopkins area.
dary of his Fifth District
iinneapolie western border.
iistricting, however, the
District will extend into St.
k, Golden Valley and
le declined to answer
about which incumbents,
tted in the parade, saying
xasperated from dealing
ssue. She said she was
that Sabo would be riding
ale's parade unit.
Mall said she does not plan
ige the festival's policy in
I would simply skip the
ther than risk running afoul
About an hour later, the Bauers left
the garage carrying two garment bag§
and a bag that "seemed to be weighed
down as though containing some-
thing heavy," the affidavit said.
They placed the items in a car parked
across the street. It had been rented
to William Bauer at Minneapolis -St.
,Paul International Airport on July 5.
Agents followed the car and arrested
the Bauers about 4:30 p.m.
Officers found about 8 ounces of a
white powder in the trunk that field
tests indicated was cocaine. William
Bauer had about $5,000 in cash at the
time of his arrest.
Officers also searched the house on
Adams St and found 40 individually
wrapped' kilograms and 11/2 -kilogram
packages of cocaine, the affidavit
said. About $10,000 in cash was
found in a lock box in a hidden
compartment at James Bauer's
home, the affidavit said.
Staff writer Jill Hodges also contrib-
uted to this article.
Ditto for the Champlin library. That
community will be represented by
two commissioners, including the
current board chairman and vice
chairman.
But those political realities didn't
stop Commissioner Mark Andrew of
Minneapolis from •faising a ruckus
this week when the two 'projects
came before the board to approve the
designers.
Andrew has been waging a guerrilla
war on suburban library projects,
particularly Plymouth's, arguing that
they carry a hidden budgetary impact
in terms of increased operating costs
that the county can't afford.
It's part of a bigger issue that has
Andrew decrying the county's "insa-
tiable desire for bricks and mortar"
at a time when he argues social needs
deserve higher priority.
Libraries are popular with commis-
sioners, in part because they're one of
the few public works projects the
county undertakes without neighbor
opposition.
Crash victim identified
Authorities said Wednesday that the near 97th Av. N.
second man killed in a car crash
Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn Park
was Charles F. Cullinan, 61, of Ram-
sey. He and Stephen Dornhecker, 35,
of Medaryville, Ind., were killed
when their cars collided head-on in
the northbound lane of Hwy. .169
The driver of a third vehicle in the
accident was treated at North Medi-
cal Medical Center in Robbinsdale.
That person was not seriously in-
jured. There were no passengers in
any of the vehicles. .
The county is losing its current
Champlin library site to redevelop-
ment. The new library at Champlin -
Drive and Ensign Av, will have 238
percent more space.
The libraries are scheduled to open
by early 1994. But they'll add.
$549,000 in operating costs to the
library budget at a time when growth
of the subprban tax base has tapered
off. County assessors project almost
no suburban tax base growth for the
1993 levy.
"The plan is that there's going to bea.
property tax increase to pay for this.
People need to understand that,"
said Commissioner Peter McLaugh=
lin of Minneapolis.
Andrew's dissatisfaction with library
expansion stems in part from his'
feeling that the county stints on so-
cial needs, such as child-care subsi-
dies, while it finances building proj-
ects.
Andrew represents Minneapolis,
which has its own libraries and isn't
taxed for the ,suburban system, and
St. Louis Park, which already enjoys
a county library. .
No new libraries are planned after:
Champlin and Plymouth, according
to David Cramer, the library sys-:
tam's administrative directoi. How—
ever, expansions in Maple Grove;;
Eden Prairie and at the Ridgedale.
Area Library in Minnetonka are,
needed, he said.
CIM JUL 17'92
is celehratiog its tenth anaive�arg.
i4 _ ..Dur theme fur the' ce lehratioe is
.'Wol"iers at fie HeaKof Change'
t,
[oohing over inioutes and reports
from ten gears ago, changes' are
apparent, get; so isthe coostant
dedication of people lihe Cheri
' "fischer, Tim Moran, Jim
:f-.1lich Pouliotafld.San
4=belief in the mediation process.has
."'changed lives and thereforc,
- .1C0mmmuniti 5 m posltive'Wags.
E S T' S U B U R B A N
The Center was started in 1982
as the West Hennepin Juvenile
Offender Project to provide
mediation as an alternative to
juvenile court for minor, first-time
juvenile offenders. Service was
initially limited to St. Louis Park.
Although a long time relationship
still exists with St. Louis Park, the
geographic area soon was expanded
to include all west, south and two
northwest suburbs. Start up funding
came primarily from a grant from the
Supreme Court Judicial Planning
Committee. The Project was
governed by an Advisory Board as
the Project was under the auspices of
Mediation Center for Dispute
Resolution.
The first office was located at
Eliot Community Center, 6800 Cedar
Lake Road, St. Louis Park, until 1987
when the program became an
independent non-profit agency and
moved to a larger office in Hopkins.
In March, 1984, the Project .
expanded its services to include
mediations for community conflicts
and neighborhood disputes.
In the first two years, there were
94 referrals and 72 were mediated
with no failures to comply with the
agreements. In the last two years,
there have been 453 referrals.
For the first quarter of 1984, five
cases were referred. For the first
quarter of 1992, over 75 cases have
been referred.
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks go to the mayors,
city council members, city and
community education staff of St.
Louis Park who early on in the
growth of mediation as a method of
dispute resolution, believed the
process to be beneficial to its
community.
Special thanks also go to the
Hennepin County Commissioners
whose support has meant our
services can make a difference in the
quality of life.
MARIANNE KOCHER AWARD
The first annual Marianne Kocher
award is to be presented at the
annual meeting on May 21, 1992.
Marianne was a committed and
dedicated mediator who died
suddenly of an acute infection in
1987. Her involvement with West
Suburban Mediation Center started
in 1983. Marianne was especially
helpful in resolving conflicts
between juveniles and adults. She
also volunteered for the
CanSurmount program at Abbott
Northwestern as she had battled
Hodgkin's disease in her late 20's.
For five years she was a reader for
the Communication Center of State
Services for the Blind in St. Paul and
had also been active in the St. Louis
Park Baseball Association and
Hockey League. At the time of her
death, she was a manager for
Consulting Radiologists in
Minneapolis and had applied to join
the Peace Corps.
C'M JUL 1 T92
M E D
STATISTICS
REFERRAL SOURCES:
A T 1 O N C E N T E R
Court system................................34%
Law enforcement .........................30%
Local government ........................14%
Self referral....................................8%
Newspapers/newsletters ...............6%
Community agency .......................4%
Department of Human Rights ......3%
Schools..........................................1%
RESIDENTS OF FORTY-EIGHT
COMMUNITIES WERE
REPRESENTED IN MEDIATIONS.
The following cities represent
the top ten in numbers of parties
in mediation starting with the
city with the largest number
of participants:
ST. LOUIS PARK
PLYMOUTH
MINNETONKA
HOPKINS *
GOLDEN VALLEY*
BLOOMINGTON
RICHFIELD
EDEN PRAIRIE
EDINA
MOUND
* tied with same -number
RECAP OF EVALUATIONS BY
PARTIES IN A MEDIATION
68% of the parties returned
evaluation forms.
96% rated the overall quality of the
service as very satisfactory or
satisfactory
95% rated the office staff as very
satisfactory or satisfactory
97% rated the mediators as very
satisfactory or satisfactory
83% were pleased with the
outcome of the mediation
93% would use or perhaps would
use the service again
95% would use or perhaps would
recommend the program to
others
1990 & 1991 COMPARISON
P-1. .
TOTAL CASES:
1990 ......................................... .....1....198
1991.......... f :.R :;x'...........265
73 % INCREASE
NUMBER OF P lESSERVED:
1990 .......................... `� tai t; .........616
1991 ............................�1:.- ......1,379
45% INCREASE
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CASES MEDIATEDj/ CONCILIATED:
1990 ..........................":' '^ ..........104
1991 ....................... ..........................' `.179
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58% INCREASE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cheri Fischer ..................Board Chair
Tim Moran ........................Vice Chair
Lee Mosher .........................Secretary
Paul Wirtz ..........................Treasurer
Bob Carlson ..........................At
Large
Jeannine Dolejsi ...................At
Large
Representative Sally Olsen ..At Large
Chip Whitacre ......................At
Large
Frank Commers ...................At
Large
Dr. James McDonough
.........At Large
Peter Iversen ........................At Large
Judge Catherine Anderson ...At Large
Tolly Kizilos ..........................At Large
STAFF:
Susan Nelson .......Executive Director
Jane Kline ..................Case Developer
INCOME SOURCES
Hennepin County, Plymouth,
Minnetonka, St. Louis Park,
Hopkins, Independence,
Golden Valley, Spring Park,
Richfield, Edina, Eden Prairie,
Orono, State of Minnesota,
Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts,
Hopkins Jaycees, Bloomington Crime
Prevention Fund.
— We wish to express our gratitude
to our funders.
TYPES OF CASES REFERRED
Landlord/tenant..............................74
Juvenile...........................................58
Business/consumer .........................46
Neighborhood.................................33
Employer/employee ........................12
Family...........................................11
Business/business ...........................11
City/resident...................................10
Loan repayment................................4
Property damage...............................4
Return of property ............................1
Housesale.........................................1
1991 ANNUA'MnS 617'92
PROMOTING MEDIATION
USAGE BY CITIES'
As cities face the reality of having
to operate on fewer and fewer
.dollars, officials are looking for ways .
to cut down on the cost of doing `
"business as usual".
The Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities (AMM), a service and '
lobby organization for cities in the
metropolitan area has .reactedto.this,
need to, conserve municipal'�'dollais
has taken a leadeiship;role ,�y
executive directoi of:West'Saiu
Mediation Center haS`been seivin
"'committee.)
,n ;committee adopted this n
mission statement:,-`To;prepare.ar
nplement a plan for increasing tb
capacity of cities to effectively
resolve constituent- -administrativ
and internal- -and intergovernmen
rt_EZja
es^through the use of •fes r
tive methods of dispute=d
resolution."
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t South, 9
A video has been produced for
use by cities and a handbook will be
ready in 1992.
ADR should become second
nature in running a city, said
'Rii:hfield City Manager, Jim Prosser,
committee co-chair. When a
potentially litigious situation arises,
city officials should ask themselves,
"Can this problem be solved some
way other than court?"
ternative dispute resolution
�hould%ecome an integral part of the
�:.':r• to
rwayve�do°business, Prosser said.
SQ e,SE� tees allows city
e.,binlAomi g their
vv, I feel we
n,,raty
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sex ce:re'atieiaships` inyolv3ng mote
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MEDIATION FOR-RESOLVING`DISPUTES'
REPORT EXCELLENT RESULTS { ��=��r' . `,tM
erpGs fnom an article mitten by Nicole
evec;•G'ominiiiucgtions and Research Director
111 lVf at ffie t�q�tiest of*,past president, Larry
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VOLUNTEER MEDIATORS
Rhonda Brown, Carrie Bloedel,
Pauline Bouchard, Bob Carlson,
Carol Carmichiel, Frank Commers,
Denis'Diekhoff, Jan Dietrich,
Linda Esenther, Cheri Fischer,
Don Fraley, Maureen Giddings,
Bernard Gingold,
Thomas J. Gunderson,
Jean McKenzie Johnson, Robin Katz,
Lori Kelley, Rich Kessler, Tolly Kizilos,
Jane Kline, Shelley Joseph-Kordell,
Jay Levenson, Adeline L. Levin,
RogerLindquist, Nancy Lindstrom,
Florence Lowe, Laura Lucken,
James D. Lynn, Priscilla McGunnigle,
Gary Moe, Tim Moran, Ellie Ogden,
Sandra Ohlgren,
Representative Sally Olsen,
John O'Loughlin, John Ott,
Ann K. Pollack, Richard Pouliot, Les
Puett, Charles Sanders, Mark Sarenpa,
Y. Jan K. Strege, Annie Swanstrom,
=` Jim Tornoe, Nancy Victor,
Glen Werner, Kathy Williams,
Judy Woellner
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the region in general and the Metropolitan Council in particular. In its preliminary report, the Task Force
made several recommendations about the Council's make-up. The most compelling recommendation is
direct, non-partisan, publicly financed election of Council members. Do you think that Council
members should be directly elected?
Yes No
Comments:
2. Another series of recommendations from the Task Force concerned the agencies under the
Metropolitan Council's control. The Task Force recommended the Metropolitan Airports Commission
come under direct control of the Council and become a truly regional agency instead of the all -but free-
standing agency it is now. Do you think M.A.C. should come under direct contro_ 1 of the Council as
other regional agencies are?
Yes _. No
Comments:
3. The question of surface water (storm water) management has been discussed at the region, state and
federal levels. Among other things, there exists some support for a proposal that would strengthen the
role of the Metropolitan Council and make surface water management almost a regional system. Do you
think surface water management should be handled more on a regional level than it is currently?
Yes No
Comments:
4. State officials continually look to cities for help when the state experiences financial difficulties. LGA,
HACA and the Local Government Trust Fund seemingly are viewed as fair game by "state officials.
Should the AMM consider a position granting authority for some type of local option taxing
mechanism as a replacement for LGA?
Yes No
Comments:
5. The AMM historically has had policy opposing the use of additional property tax to fund
transportation/transit needs. State officials have indicated their belief that MVET is general fund money.
How should transit needs be funded?
Please return the questionnaire to Nicole or Roger at the conclusion of today's breakfast. Thank
you for your participation.
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JOINT PLYMOUTH/MAPLE GROVE CITY COUNCEL MEETING
JUNE 22, 1992
PRESENT: Maple Grove Mayor James Deane, Councilmembers Bertness, Ganter, Ramstad,
Sargent, Maple Grove staff members - City Administrator Elam, Planning
Director Graves, Public Works Director Butcher, City Engineer Ashfeld, Fire
Chief Anderson, Plymouth Mayor Bergman, Councihnembers Edson, Helliwell,
Tierney, Vasiliou, Assistant City Manager Boyles, Public Works Director
Moore, Community Development Director Dillerud
Water Interconnection and Transportation
Fred Moore reviewed his memorandum with respect to water system interconnections for
emergency use and thoroughfare interconnections. He stated that as part of the County Road
10 improvements, a water connection will be made along Quinwood Lane on the east side of
Maple Grove Shopping Center in 1993. Another interconnection of the water systems is
proposed to be completed west of I-494 along Fernbrook grid line. In the future, Fred expects
that emergency connections will be made between the two systems at approximately Vicksburg
and again at Peony/Lawndale Lane. He explained how valves were installed and how they
work if an emergency situation exists. Plymouth has the same kind of arrangement with four
other communities.
Plymouth's transportation plan has been reviewed and approved by the Metropolitan Council.
The Maple Grove plan is currently being reviewed. There are a number of road
interconnections between the two cities. County Road 101 is shown as a minor arterial in
Maple Grove and as a major collector in Plymouth. Troy Lane is shown as a minor collector
in Maple Grove, and is not proposed in Plymouth. Peony/Lawndale Lane is shown. as
Lawndale Lane in Maple Grove as a minor arterial and as Peony Lane in Plymouth as a minor
arterial. A determination will have to be made on how best to make Peony and Lawndale
interconnect and when that should take place.
Vicksburg Lane is shown as a minor arterial in both communities, and Hemlock Lane (County
Road 61) as a minor arterial as well.
Elm Creek Sewer Interceptor
Public Works Director Butcher addressed agenda item number 4, Elm Creek sewer
interceptor. He stated that a draft report on the Elm Creek interceptor plan is expected to be
completed in July. It is being prepared by Bonestroo in conjunction with the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission and Metropolitan Council. Seven alternatives have been
identified. Four remain under consideration, including a gravity system (Medina to Brooklyn
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Page 2
Park), a gravity system with one lift station, a gravity system with two lift stations, and
Plymouth/Medina service via T.H. 55 to the Highway 169 lift station. The last alternate
would not provide service to Plymouth and Medina through Maple Grove. If alternate seven
was selected, Plymouth would be required to install a lift station at their Maple Grove border
and pump sewage back to the force main running along Highway 55. It may be advisable for
Plymouth to help Maple Grove oversize its trunk line, rather than incur the continuing
operating and maintenance costs associated with a lift station. No further action is possible
until the study is complete.
Public Works Director Butcher stated that there is an agreement between Plymouth and Maple
Grove so that Maple Grove will provide water and sewer service to a lot lying in Plymouth on
the west side of Quinwood Lane and north of County Road 10 until trunk facilities are
completed in Plymouth to serve this area. This is one example of cooperative agreements
between the two communities.
Community Development
Community Development Directors Graves and Dillerud reviewed the status of development in
the respective cities, noting two areas of common concerning, including the Opus
Development in Plymouth and the Skyline Hills Development in Maple Grove.
Fire Service Cooperation
Maple Grove Fire Chief Scott Anderson stated that he had participated in meetings involving
eight or nine firefighters, each from Plymouth and Maple Grove. The purpose was to discuss
the establishment of a joint hazmat team to take care of notification of radiation contamination;
if it occurred in association with the NSP nuclear plant. This would require a minimum of 28
trained firefighters. He also discussed the possibility of developing joint training for fire
personnel, joint use of equipment, response to fires across community borders, and expansion
of a joint hazmat team to serve both cities, and perhaps other surrounding cities. He asked for
the Council's philosophical perspective prior to further investigating these matters. There was
agreement that it would be appropriate to further investigate these joint efforts and report back
to the city managers' and eventually council's on specific proposals contemplated.
Other Business
John Elam and FrankBoyles discussed the status of both communities "opt out" transportation
efforts. The impact of RTB metro -mobility service cutbacks on both communities was
discussed. As part of its travel demand management program, Plymouth is considering
providing daily work trips from one or more Maple Grove park and ride lots to Plymouth
industrial sites.
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Page 3
Public Works Director Jerry Butcher stated that Plymouth and Maple Grove have adopted
resolutions supporting then widening of I-494 to three lanes. This effort will continue to
require the support of both communities.
There was general discussion on other sharing of services. A suggestion was made that the
staff's investigate the possibility of providing police services so that if a Plymouth car is far
away from a northerly Plymouth occurrence, that a closer Maple Grove car can respond and
vice versa. The Public Safety Directors of their respective departments will review this
further.
Some discussion occurred regarding the effectiveness of deer and ,geese control efforts in each
community. Both Councils concurred that the results have not been satisfactory.
The meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
July 9, 1992
Page 27
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Burk, Gutzke,' Johnson, Waage, Wahl,
staff Bisek, Blank, Sankey, Sobania
Absent: Commissioners 'Durk, Watson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the July meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Wahl and seconded by Commissioner Waage
to approve the minutes of the June meeting as presented. The motion
carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Recreation Supervisor Cindy Anderson presented the July
Employee of the Month certificates to John Cavanaugh, Elizabeth
Williams, and Margaret Hess. All three are certified with Lifeguard
Training, Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certifications. John is
a fifth year employee and a third year captain in charge of Medicine
Lake East Beach. He is excellent in leading the younger guards and
dealing with the beach problems. Elizabeth is a fourth year employee
and third year captain in charge of Parkers Lake Beach. She has also
served as concession manager. Margaret was unable to attend the
meeting. She is a fifth year employee and third year captain in
charge of Wayzata Beach. She excels in conducting inservices and
emergency drills.
Mary Bisek announced that the Water Carnival was coming up on Tuesday,
July 14, with a variety of games and activities. The Puppet Wagon and
Trish & the Tunes are the featured entertainment. Six to seven
hundred people usually attend.., She also spoke about the current
summer programs. The concert series is doing well, even with the
weather problems. A tennis tournament is coming up on July 18 & 19.
Fall Soccer registration is nearly complete, and Fall Softball
registration is about to start. Staff is working on the Fall
Brochure. The new Senior Citizen Coordinator from Senior Community
Services, Sarah Mittelstadt, has begun working with the department.
She works with the senior clubs and has been active in the Wayzata
School District. The HIPP program attracted twelve youngsters who are
doing a good job volunteering for K Ball, T Ball, PITS, and Day Camp.
The Music in Plymouth Fireworks have been rescheduled for Thursday,
July 16, at 9:45 p.m. preceded by a concert with Bob & the
Beachcombers at 7:30 p.m. Target plans to announce it on WCCO radio.
C. Others.
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4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
No Report.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Volunteer urogram discussion. Personnel Coordinator Jeanette Sobania
reported on information she had gathered. She spoke with Linda McGee,
Personnel Coordinator of Columbia Heights who has just hired a
volunteer coordinator. They had recruited through the Minnesota
Association of Volunteer Coordinators. They had not received a lot of
applicants, but had found them to be of high quality. Their person in
this position reports to the personnel coordinator. The pay range is
$29-33,000. She also spoke with Dave Wertz, Hennepin County Parks
Personnel Coordinator. Their volunteer coordinator works with 15,000
volunteers per year and has developed a computerized skills
bank/interest inventory to tap into. The pay range is $25-35,000.
She handed out position descriptions for both of these positions.
Brooklyn Park also has a volunteer coordinator, but she has not talked
to them yet. She said that one thing the other agencies mentioned was
that there are issues of liability. The city is liable for injuries
to the volunteers.
The commissioners wondered what steps would be involved in the hiring
process. Jeanette said that first the Council would need to be
convinced that this position is needed. A job description would be
developed. An evaluation would be done to set a pay scale.
Applicants would be recruited, then the interview process would begin.
The person would need strong writing and presentation skills and would
need a good recruitment style. Once the choice was made, physical and
psychological exams would take place. The whole process would take
approximately one month. She felt the hardest part of the process
would be convincing the Council of the need. Commissioner Waage felt
that since they had initiated this study, they probably were already
leaning towards agreement.
Director Blank pointed out that Hennepin County volunteers must be 16
or over. Younger people must have direct adult supervision. They
have a system of rewards for their volunteers, such as a free park
pass after' 30 hours. Further information can be requested from the
Minnesota -Office of Volunteer Services in St. Paul.
Mary Bisek mentioned that Sarah Mittlestadt said that a senior citizen
chore service is needed, especially with leaf raking.
Commissioner Waage felt that if the city needs a volunteer
coordinator, it needs to be a paid position. It is a very big job.
Chair Anderson asked whether the position should be full or part time.
Director Blank said there are several options. It could be full time
or part time. It could start out as part time and grow into full
time. It could also be a job share situation. Starting out as part
time would allow for experimentation to see how much time is really
required. Jeanette Sobania pointed out that if you do decide to
advertise for a part-time position, you will get a completely
different pool of 'applicants. She said a decision would need to be
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made on to whom the person would report and where the office would be.
Commissioner Gutzke expressed concern with adding more to Director
Blank's administrative responsibilities, since a coordinator could
only do so much of the training. Each city department would have to
do the bulk of this for their projects. Commissioner Waage said the
volunteerism increased 500% in her school district since they hired
coordinators. At $10.75 per hour, the volunteer hours are worth over
$1 million in savings to the district. She works for the school
district with Partners in Art, classroom assistants, companion
reading, and many other programs. They provide training for the
volunteers.
Chair Anderson would like to get more input. He asked if a volunteer
coordinator could be invited to the next meeting to speak on the
subject. Director Blank said this could be done. The commissioners
asked Jeanette to develop a job description, using the examples she
provided, for the next meeting.
b. Park development project update. Director Blank is meeting tomorrow
.with the developer of the new neighborhood parks. The neighbors near
Shiloh Park are anxious for seed and sod to be completed. They may be
willing to provide the labor of the City provides the sod. The City
would water the new sod. He is working out the details. If they
decide not to go ahead with the sodding now, the seeding would proceed
around August 15. The Bass Lake Playfield walk through has occurredf
and a punch list of items to be completed was developed. The tennis
courts are finished and in use, and the last field has been sodded.
At Parkers Lake Playfield trails are finished, so the finish grading
can be completed. The final irrigation work is being done. In about
two weeks, they should be able to do the walk through and develop the
punch list. The tennis courts should be complete some time in August.
C. 1993-97 CIP. Director Blank reviewed the draft of the CIP, pointing
out how dollar figures were determined. He said that it costs
approximately $1,000 per parking stall to construct a parking lot. He
handed out a worksheet developed by Fred Moore, Director of Public
Works, on the cost of building the West Medicine -Lake Trail.• This
project could be done in August or September of this year. The
commissioners could recommend that money be taken from park dedication
funds this year for the project. Dan Faulkner, City Engineer, has
said that some street improvements are coming to the Ridgemount Avenue
area. This will affect construction of the Ridgemount trail. This
project also needs to be coordinated with the City of Minnetonka. He
will have more information next month. ' Director Blank pointed out
that it would take about a year to develop a plan for West Medicine
Lake Park and to secure grant money. Regarding the neighborhood park,
this could be included as a "generic" park, without designating a
specific park at this time. The Plymouth Creek tennis courts are
really needed, since there are no courts in the north central portion
of Plymouth. Commissioner Wahl wondered how many would be included.
Director Blank said up to ten. Commissioner Gutzke suggested, and the
commissioners agreed, that playfield #10 should be included in 1996.
Director Blank said that the Minnesota Disk Golf Association is
interested in helping the city plan and install a Frisbee Golf Course
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at Plymouth Creek Park at a cost of about $15,000. Commissioner
Gutzke wondered if the fishing dock at East Beach could be financed by
a contribution from Ryerson°Steel. Director Blank said he would ask
them. Director Blank reported that the year-to-date figures for the
park dedication funds had reached $311,000, compared to $150,000 this
time last year. At this rate, the fund may reach $500,000 by the end
of the year. He had projected $250,000.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gutzke and seconded by Commissioner
Wahl to use park dedication funds to construct the West Medicine Lake
Trail this year. The motion carried with all ayes.
d. Sidewalk and trail plan. Commissioner Gutzke asked how the procedure
for adding and changing the plan worked. Director Blank replied that
the critical portion of the plan was the master map. The commission
needed to approve the master plan. The rest of the document was •a
resource to aid in deciding when and where to schedule the projects.
He said that these plans must be update every ten years, but Plymouth
likes to do it every other year. Commissioner Gutzke stated that. he
would be interested in hearing the consultant's reasons for the
specific additions to the plan. Director Blank said he will invite
them to a future meeting.
e. Focus groups and surveys. Chair Anderson said that Commissioner Burk
had talked to the Council about PRAC's concerns about using an outside
consultant. PRAC will sit down with the council and discuss this
issue before proceeding. Commissioner Gutzke asked if the commission
could get a copy of the City of Hastings survey. Mary Bisek said that
John Schultz, a University of Minnesota Professor, has copies of at
least a half-dozen surveys, and perhaps she could get a copy.
f. Amendment to park plan - O ayfield site. Director Blank showed a
video prepared by Mark Peterson and himself on various possible
playfield sites.
1) Dunkirk Site - This site has the advantages of excellent location,
a trail system, a creek, no needed grading, good top soil, and no
needed tree removal.
2) Peony Lane Site (south of tracks) - This site has a good location
and a minimum of trees to remove. It does have wetlands and a
change in elevation.
3) Peony Lane Site (north of tracks) - This is a large site (about
120 acres) with a large piece of flat acreage (40-50 acres). It
is next to Elm Creek Golf Course and has no development around it.
It is a beautiful site with a very nice stand of trees and a small
creek running through it.
4) Gun Club Site - This site has good location and access and would
not need much grading. It has residential areas on the east and
west sides, some trees to remove, and an irregular shape.
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5) North of Hollydale Golf Site - This has a triangular shape which
is hard to fit rectangular playfields into. It has two major
wetlands and some houses on it.
6) Playfield #10 - This site is located at Vicksburg and County Road
47. It is a beautiful piece of land and a very good location.
Another site bounded by Highway 55, Peony Lane, and County Road 9 near
Kimberly Lane School was also discussed. This has a good location and
access and a buffer around it. However, it is small and contains a
wetland.
Director Blank stated, and the commissioners concurred, that ideally
the planning for the playfield site should be coordinated with the
school district.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request for City to Rurchase land at 494 & County 9. Director Blank
stated that the five year payment schedule that was proposed would be
beneficial to the City. David Shea, an environmentalist, has informed
Director Blank that he is very much in favor of this park site.
Commissioner Wahl said that he feels this is a good park site, but the
price is too high. Chair Anderson suggested that the commission
should ask the Council to authorize proceeding with negotiations, but
not to approve the purchase price at this time.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wahl and seconded by Commissioner
Waage to ask the Council to authorize staff to proceed with
negotiations to purchase the land for a park site from Mrs. Ess. The
motion carried with all ayes.
b. Name the 10th Avenue Park. Director Blank said that he is still
looking for suggestions.
c. West Medicine Lake Drive trail. This item was discussed with .the CIP.
d. Report on water quality issues,, Director Blank reported that the
Watershed District is working on a program to improve the quality of
Medicine Lake. One idea is to create settling ponds in Plymouth Creek
Park. This would help cleanse Medicine Lake through Plymouth Creek.
They have money budgeted, and have the permits to do the project.
This is approximately the same location as a dredging project that the
City had planned and applied to the DNR three years ago. The City
could add money to this project and make the ponds larger. Director
Blank will keep the commissioners apprised. The Water Shed District,
Water Quality Commission, and the Parkers Lake Improvement Association
are working on improving the quality of Parkers Lake. A' spraying
project for milfoil may proceed next year.
e. Ice rink locations. Chair Anderson and Commissioner Wahl volunteered
to meet with the Maintenance Department to discuss the issue within
the next two weeks.
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7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Wahl agreed to go to the Council meeting to present the two
motions.
S. STAFF COMMUNICATION
The next meeting is scheduled for August 13.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN. 55447
DATE: July 15, 1992
TO: Craig Gerdes, Public Safety rgeo
r
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City
SUBJECT: CAPABLE PARTNERS GOOSE G PROGRAM
On July 10, I spoke with Don Helmeke, who is associated with the Capable Partners
Goose Hunting Program which is presently underway in the cities of Maple Grove and
Brooklyn Park.
He explained to me that there is a geese hunting season in Minnesota, including the
metro area. It occurs from approximately September 10 through December 1. In
addition to this statewide season, there is a metro geese hunting season which takes
place from September 1 through 10 and again from December 1 through 10. The
intent of having a separate metro season is to provide a "bonus" to "bag" more local
birds. This is underscored by the fact that each hunter may take four geese per day
from September 1 through 10 during the metro season. For the remainder of the
season, the limit is two geese per day.
Capable Partners has been conducting and supervising goose hunts in Maple Grove and
Brooklyn Park for the last five years. In Maple Grove, they receive a map of five
"agricultural" areas within which they may hunt: In -Brooklyn Park, the Capable
Partners group is able to define for themselves the areas for the hunt, based upon the
following self-imposed criteria:
1, inimize proximity to roadways, trails, houses, or any other kind of building. The
hunt should not be observable by the public for public safety and public relations
reasons. It often gets bloody.
2. The site must be accessible to the handicapped. With snow conditions, this can
become particularly difficult.
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July 15, 1992
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3. The site has to be one which the geese presently overfly to get from their daily
perch or evening roost. He stated that sweet corn fields and sod fields are
particularly productive hunt locations. There is a benefit in hunting both Maple
Grove and Brooklyn Park since the birds often migrate from city to city.
The hunt takes place in blinds with no more than three persons to a blind. No one may
stand. Typically, five to twenty people will participate in a hunt. Half of those
individuals will be "fully physically capable" to assist the handicapped. Because geese
change their patterns, the hunting location is often not known until the evening before
the hunt. They advise the Public Safety Department of their hunting plans the day
before so that resident questions can be answered..
They average about 100 birds per year. Their success is a function of the weather.
Most geese are taken during the December portion of the hunt.
Mr. Helmeke suggested that they would have the capacity to extend their hunt to
Plymouth if we desire. He suggested that we contact Brooklyn Park or Maple Grove
for additional references.
Don Helmeke lives at 15702 - 105th Avenue North, Maple Grove. His phone number
is 420-5775. Please incorporate this information in your memorandum about the steps
we should take to minimize the damage caused by the geese population.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 17, 1992
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Chief Craig C. Gerdes - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: DEER CONTROL
I am forwarding for your review two items regarding the deer
hunt.
1. Informational letter and survey for landowners. I would like
to make this first mailing Tuesday, July 21, 1992
2. Memo from Steve Correll addressing the current direction of
the project.
We will adjust as quickly as possible if you, the Mayor or
Council have additions or revisions to either of these items.
CCG/sb
Attachments
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 17, 1992
TO: James G. Willis - City Manager
FROM: Steven E. Correll - Police Services Supervisor
THROUGH: Chief Craig C. Gerdes - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: BOW HUNTING REGULATIONS APPLYING TO LANDOWNERS AND
HUNTERS
The following criteria were developed with the assistance of
Larry Gillette, Hennepin County Parks; Tim Wallace, DNR; and
Chief Gerdes. These criteria affect both the landowners and the
hunters.
1. The landowner must return the survey that is enclosed in the
initial landowner mailing, indicating a desire to allow
hunting on their 10+ acre parcel of land. A permit will be
mailed, along with all pertinent information. The permit
must be completed and returned by a specified date.
2. The landowner is responsible for regulating who hunts his/her
property, when the hunting is allowed and how many hunters
are allowed.
3. The landowner must keep track of the harvest of deer taken
from hi's/her land. At the season's end, a survey will be
sent to the landowner asking the age, sex and total number of
all deer taken. Failure to complete this task may result*in
the refusal of future permit requests.
4. Landowner is responsible for informing each hunter, with a
map if necessary, of the boundaries of his/her land.
Landowner permits may be subject to revocation if. problems
arise regarding the conduct of hunters hunting on the
landowner's property.
5. Landowners will be strongly encouraged to. allow hunting on
their property throughout the hunting season. This would
allow for numerous harvest opportunities beyond the initial
success of friends and family.
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James G. Willis
July 17, 1992
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1. Hunters must obtain written proof of permission from the
owner of the land, where permission has been granted to hunt
on that property. No City permit will be issued to any
hunter without this written landowner authorization.
2. Hunters may hunt on only the property that they have written
permission for. It is the responsibility of the hunter to
know where they are at all times.
3. Hunters must have written permission from the owner of the
land they are hunting on their person while hunting.
4. Hunters may not hunt or discharge their bow within 500 feet
of any dwelling, place of business, school, place of worship,
or other structure likely to be occupied by people.
5. Hunters must obtain permission to pursue a wounded deer onto
property for which they do not have permission to hunt.
Under no circumstances may a hunter take his/her bow beyond
the boundaries of the property he/she has permission to hunt.
6. All bow hunters must purchase a DNR Metro Bonus Doe License
to be eligible to harvest deer in the City of Plymouth. This
Bonus License is in addition to the regular State Bow Hunting
License that must be purchased as well. The two licenses
must be presented when applying for a City permit to hunt.
No permits will be issued without satisfying this
requirement.
7. Hunters must display a vehicle identification placard on the
dash of their vehicle while hunting, The placard must be
visible from the outside of the vehicle. The placard will be
issued by the landowner.
8. Hunters must report to the landowner all successful hunts.
These statistics will be forwarded to the City by the
landowner. Failure by the hunter to follow this regulation
may result in the refusal of future permit requests.
9. A hunting advisory board will be developed that will consist
of several bow hunting enthusiasts, who will assist City
staff in numerous related activities - to ensure hunter
etiquette, safety and proper conduct by all hunters is
maintained.
�VIOV*"I"___.� •
1. The City of Plymouth may suspend the bow hunting harvest
based on an active wetland fire or an extreme fire danger.
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July 17, 1992
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F1
There are many details yet to be worked out on this program.
These are the initial "regulations" that have been derived
through our meeting with• Larry and Tim. My next step is to
prepare and finalize the landowner permit application, hunter
application, landowner and hunter permits, vehicle identification
placards, and a rules and regulation brochure covering all
aspects of the hunt. These will be sent to you as soon as
available.
SC/sb
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C. C
DATE PUMOUTR
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Plymouth, MN
SUBJECT: ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO HUNT DEER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
LOCATED IN NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH
Dear :
Each year the City of Plymouth records well over 100 deer/motor
vehicle collisions on our roadways. These accidents, along with
the property damage caused by these deer, have become major
public safety concerns.
Recently an aerial survey revealed 235 deer living in the
northwest quadrant of Plymouth. Not coincidently, many of our
deer/motor vehicle collisions also occur in the northwest
quadrant of Plymouth on such major thoroughfares as Highway 55,
Rockford Road and County Road 47.
In order to reduce some of the property damage caused by deer, as
well as the deer/motor vehicle accidents, the Plymouth City
Council had adopted an ordinance that allows a limited bow and
arrow hunting season for the northwest quadrant of Plymouth.
This season would run concurrent with the 'regular State bow and
arrow hunting season.
Before the City can move forward in this limited legalized
hunting season, we must know how many parcels of land would be
available for bow and arrow hunting. Thus, the reason for this
letter.
Your name and address was obtained from the assessment files. We
are limiting our contact to those landowners who have a minimum
of 10 acres. Permits would be issued to property owners who
would desire to have their land hunted. These land use permits
will be provided without cost. Any permits that will be issued
will only be valid for the 1992 season, and only when accompanied
by a current State of Minnesota bow and arrow deer license.
The landowner would have -to provide written permission to all
persons engaged in hunting on his or her property. The hunters
would have to carry this written permission on their person at
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all times while, hunting the property. Hunters will also need
this written permission to purchase the required City individual
hunter permits. The landowners who wish to allow hunting would
have the right to limit who would be able to hunt, when they
would be able to hunt, and where on their land they would be
allowed to hunt.
The City will develop a list of hunters to assist a
hunter/landowner match, if necessary.
The essential step that must be addressed at this time is whether
landowners, such as yourself, would participate in this special
hunt. In that regard, I have enclosed a brief survey for you to
check the appropriate space and return it to me in the self-
addressed, stamped envelope. If you chose to allow hunting on
your land, the City will mail you a landowners hunting packet,
which will provide additional information and necessary permit
application forms that will need to be completed.
If you chose not to allow hunting on your land, please check the
appropriate box on the survey, and return this to us. This will
enable us to better plot" the areas where hunting will not be
allowed.
Sincerely,
Chief Craig C. Gerdes
Director of Public Safety
Plymouth Police Department
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Please check the' appropriate box below. Sign and return the
survey in the enclosed, stamped envelope. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Chief Craig C. Gerdes
Director of Public Safety
Plymouth Police Department
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
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FROM: Marjorie E. Vigoren, Solid Waste Coordinator
SUBJECT: RECYCLING/YARDWASTE REPORT - JANUARY -JUNE, 1992
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event recycling. The City's residential curbside recycling program accounts
for 84Z of the materials collected.
70 tons of scrap metal, appliances, Goodwill items and magazines were
dropped off by 1,000 residents at the spring special collection event held
in April.
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season. Of the material brought in, 23Z has been leaves, 25Z grass, and 522
brush. Leaves and dry grass collected during the spring lawn clean up
period are being stored on site to be redistributed to residents next year
as compost. Brush has been chipped and either hauled to the County's tree
waste site for disposal or further ground and made available to residents as
mulch. Green grass has been hauled to a farm in Wright County and
landspread. Notification has gone out through a newsletter insert, a
newsletter article, and hand outs distributed at the yardwaste site that
grass will not be accepted at the yard waste site after the 1992 season.
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1991 MONTHLY COST SUMMARY
Lass Revenue
Cash Coupons Value of Equals Subsidy/ Recovey Total Rides! Service Miles/ Miles/
Total Cost Fares Subsittedlransfrs TOTAL Deficit Passenger Pass. Ratio Hours Hour Miles. Hour Pass.
Jan -91 18086.13 2135.65 354.00 114.00 2603.65 -15482.48 21288 16.77 14.4% 882.25 2.6 17,321 19.63 7.57
Feb -91 16400.00 1777.00 366.00 66.00 2209.00 -14191.00 19985 17.15 13.5% 600.00 2.5 14,948 18.69 7.53
Mar -91 17245.63 1927.75 358.00 79.00 2364.75 -14680.68 2,125 $7.00 13.7% 841.25 2.5 15,241 18.12 7..17
Apr -91 17763.25 2028.05 449.00 61.00 2538.05 -15225.20 21319 $6.57 14.3% 866.50 2.7 16,057 18.53 6.92
May -91 17184.13 1966.55 523.00 92.00 2581.55 -14602.38 2,406 66.07 15.0% 838.25 2.9 15,845 18.90 6.59
Jun -91 15103.37 1911.80 279.00 35.00 2245.80 -12857.57 21057 $6.25 14.9% 736.75 2.8 13,971 18.83 6.74
Jul -91 17066.25 2275.85 278.00 72.00 2625.85 -14440.40 • 29192 $6.59 15.4% 832.50 . 2.6 15,596 18.73 7.11
Aug -9i 17240.50 2039.45 222.00 79.00 2340.45 -14900.05 21146 $6.94 13.6% 841.00 2.6 15,537 18.47 7.24
Sep -91 15692.75 1682.76 906.00 83.00 2671.76 -15020.99 2,618 $4.97 17.0% 765.50 3.4 15,053 19.66 5.75
Oct -91 19811.20 2691.60 1009.00 165.00 3865.60 -15945.60 3,464 44.60 19.51 966.40 3.6 19,701 20.39 5.69
Nov -91 17205.65 1863.00 888.00 147.00 2900.00 -14305.65 2,789 $5.13 16.91 839.30 3.3 0,849 18.88 5.68
Dec -91 19582.63 2230.00 772.00 134.00 3136.00 -16446.63 2,945 $5.58 16.0% 955.25 3.1 17,348 16.16 5.89
Jan -92 19428.88 2722.00 1046.00 173.00 3941.00 -15487.88 21979 $5.20 20.3% 947.75 3.1 18,045 19.-04 6.06
Feb -92 17763.25 2276.25 1141.00 182.00 3601.25 -14162.00 2,841 $4.98 20.3% 866.50 3.3 179231 19.89 6.07
Mar -92 19013.75 2343.45 993.00 140.00 3476.45 -15537.30 21638 $5.89 18.31 927.50 2.8 17,526 18.90 6.64
Apr -92 19136.75 2498.70 1187.00 100.00 3765.70 -15351.05 21786 $5.51 19.8% 933.50 3.0 181841 20.18 •6.76 -
May -92 23088.00 -2197.30 1220.00 116.00 3533.30 719534.10 21740 17.14 15.3% 925.00 3.0 17,816 19.26 6.50
Jun -92 24772.60 3363.30 795.00 123.00 4283.30 -20489.30 29595 $7.90 17.3% 992.50 2.6 18,735 18.88 7.22
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July 10, 199
Jim Willis, City Manager
Citk- of Plyinouth
Pljriiiouth, MN
Re: Use of Berac iii Heights School L;y-lune iuin
Dear Jim,
Thank jou "or making It possible for us to use "Beacon Heights
gymnasium BDr the construction and storage of the decorations fbr the
Wayzata High School Graduation Party - 1992. Your expedient help and that
of your other city officials v.as greatly appreciated. Vylien I approached Clint
Carlson( Avner of Beacon Heights) and asked for the use of his ?wilding, he
had never filet wr, of us, had no prior knMvledge of a "Graduation Par'—"
event, aad he wa-s buz:Nr readying this pro, ierty for his business purposes. His
eneri city' and support came at a. most desperate time during our par'`,'
planning. Things could not hw%?-e ;worked out better for us!
It is support like this frorn a community that helps make events 'Like the
Graduation Part,- be a super sia.ccess!! Thanks to you and all the people
inn tive :, this ears Graduation Part -j vcr'as a. huge su--cess!!
Thank you main fbr your Help!
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cc: Stan Scofield, Fire Inspector
Chuck Diller d, Comraunit:y Development Director
Leon Iviunson, Assistant Building Official
Clint Carlson, Q4i.-anturn Develo?--iraent, Inc.
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Mayor Kim M. Bergman
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
We are writing in concern of our property at 12015 26th Ave N.
Our property was formerly a double lot which was split and sold
separately. Our lot contains the house, and the adjoining lot
was the former driveway on which presently a house is being
built. Therefore, we have lost access to our house. Before
purchasing our house, we received an oral statement from the
engineering department that we had a right to use the "alley"
behind our house. It is platted on city maps as a public
street and is set up with a manhole and fire hydrant, although
the street is closed. (The opening of this street would also
give access to three other undeveloped lots behind our house.)
Our concern is that the city has granted a variance'to the
builder next to us without equally granting us a new access to
our existing home. Another immediate concern for us and for
the city is our safety, as we have no access in the event of a
fire or other emergency. We are asking for the opening of the
street behind us to give us access to our home or any other
possible solution. A Prompt remedy to this problem would be
appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Scott nd Ru berg
1201 26th A
Plymouth MN 55441
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Mayor Kim M. Bergman and City Council Members
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members:
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Let me update you about the efforts to assemble a revised plan for
the Plymouth Hills Mixed Planned Unit Development ("Downtown
Plymouth") which started earlier this year upon direction of the
Council and the Planning Commission.
The owners group is pleased to inform you that a response to your
direction has been submitted to the Community Development
Department this week, as an application for approval of an
amendment to the commercial portion of the MPUD Plan.
This proposal resulted from a team effort among several of the
current property owners who inherited the role of the "PUD owner
and developer" envisioned by the ordinance. Its success now
depends on a team effort involving the City of Plymouth, who plays
a key role as both a regulator and an owner.
The group members are optimistic and they are anxious to work with
the city to update the PUD Plan to provide the flexibility needed
to stimulate the, quality development the community desires for this
unique area. -
Sincerely,
Blair Tremere for
Plymouth Hills Owners Group
P.O. Box 27043
Minneapolis, MN 55427
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John Day Company
3300 BASS LAKE RD. SUITE 114
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55429
(612) 560-7993
July 16, 1992
Mayor Kim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Re: Amendment to Mixed Plan Unit Development
Plymouth Hills
Dear Mr. Mayor:
You recently received an application through our consultant,
Blair Tremere, to amend the existing Mixed Planned Unit
Development for the "Downtown Plymouth" area. All property
owners, save one, have joined forces with us to put this amended
plan before you and the City Council for your consideration.
You may recall that when our previous application for an amended
MPUD was made in connection with our proposed Plymouth Service
Center last January, we were advised to come up with an overall
plan for the entire area. We have always felt that the present'
plan is quite inflexible in today's market. Hopefully, a
revised one such as the one we have now submitted will allow the
Planning Commission and City Council to reconsider the
development of Downtown Plymouth thus sparking activity on the
many vacant sites that now exist in this area.
Please be advised that we are still most interested in
proceeding as quickly as possible with our Service Center.
Assuming that the amended MPUD meets with the necessary
approvals, we would like to resubmit our application for
building permits so as to begin construction shortly thereafter.
We would like to thank you, the other council members and city
staff for the courtesies you have extended to us over the past
few months. We do hope that this new plan does indeed meet the
challenge you gave us in January to come back to the City with a
general development proposal, not one piecemeal in nature. We
hope we have met that challenge.
Sincerely,
John J. Day
cc: James Willis
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Mr. Robert Rohlf
Executive Director
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
CIN OF
PLYMOUfR
SUBJECT: JULY 7 MEETING FOLLOW-UP
Dear Mr. Rohlf.
Unfortunately a conflict in my schedule made it impossible for me to meet with you, Commissioners Keefe,
Jude, and Makowske, Mayor Bergman, and Frank Boyles on July 7th at City Center. As a result of that
meeting, the City is to provide you with the following information about parcel 16-118-22-33-0004:
1. Acreage: 4.0
2. Zoning: MPUD 78-2. The Mixed Planned Unit Development Plan contemplates that this parcel would be
occupied by a bank. A revision to the plan requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission and a
4/5 vote approving a change in use by the City Council. I have attached a copy of the MPUD Plan for your
information.
3. Setbacks:
From Vicksburg: 50 feet structure/20 feet parking/10 feet drive
From 35th Ave. N.: 50 feet structure/20 feet parking/10 feet drive
Easterly Setback: 25 feet structure/20 feet parking/15 feet drive
Northerly Setback: 25 feet 9tructure/20 feet parking/15 feet drive
I understand that David Kramer will evaluate the usability of the site and will confirm whether it meets your
minimum criteria. Please call if you have questions at 550-5011.
Sincerely,
es G. Willis
Ci Manager
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cc: Dave Kramer, Administrative Services Manager
John Keefe, Hennepin County Commissioner
Tad Jude, Hennepin County Commissioner
Judy Makowske, Hennepin County Commissioner �'g2
City Council
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CITY OF
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Thomas L. Threlkeld
4810 Oakview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: CARTWAY PROPERTY BEHND YOUR HOUSE
Dear Mr. Threlkeld:
A number of years ago the City became aware of a cartway parcel behind your property which was never
incorporated either into Creekwood Hills or Evonnes Lakeview Addition plats (&see attached map). The parcel
went into tax forfeiture for non-payment of real estate taxes.
Recognizing that this parcel would likely remain in tax forfeiture, the City elected to contact residents adjacent to
the cartway, asking them whether they would be willing to receive the property adjacent to their parcel at no cost.
Virtually 100% of the adjacent property owners replied affirmatively.
Unfortunately, the process of clearing the title has been extraordinarily time consuming (many years). As a
result, ownership of some properties has changed and other owners may have forgotten our original survey of
interest. We have finally completed that process. You should have recently received a letter from Catherine
Rocklitz, Legal Assistant with the Holmes and Graven law firm, asking you to sign a purchase agreement
conveying the segment of the cartway property adjacent to your home to you. Our records show that we have not
received a copy of the signed purchase agreement from you. If you do not intend to sign the agreement, have
questions, or have not received a copy of the agreement, please call me at 550-5013 before July 17.
Please remember that accepting the property will not have any appreciable impact on your property Ytax bill.
Because of the size of the cartway parcels, there is not a significant added maintenance burden to any one property
owner.
Parcels which remain unclaimed are most likely to return to tax forfeiture subject to purchase by another. The
fact that the title is now clean might increase this likelihood. The City would not maintain any of the. unclaimed
parcels. 11
cerely,`%-
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Frank Bovet
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cc: Catherine Rocklitz
Mayor and City Council
City'Assessor
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CITY OF
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Earl Warren &. Jan Dunlap
12325 49th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: CARTWAY PROPERTY BEHIND YOUR HOUSE
Dear Mr. Warren and Ms. Dunlap:
A number of years ago the City became aware of a cartway parcel behind your property which was never
incorporated either into Creekwood Hills or Evonnes Lakeview Addition plats (asee attached map). The parcel
went into tax forfeiture for non-payment of real estate taxes.
Recognizing that this parcel would likely remain in tax forfeiture, the City elected to contact residents adjacent to
the cartway, asking them whether they would be willing to receive the property adjacent to their parcel at no cost.
Virtually 100% of the adjacent property owners replied affirmatively.
Unfortunately, the process of clearing the title has been extraordinarily time consuming (many years). As a
result, ownership of some properties has changed and other owners may have forgotten our original survey of
interest. We have finally completed that process. You should have recently received a letter from Catherine
Rocklitz, Legal Assistant with the Holmes and Graven law firm, asking you to sign a purchase agreement
conveying the segment of the cartway property adjacent to your home to you. Our records show that we have not
received a copy of the signed purchase agreement from you. If you do not intend to sign the agreement, have
questions, or have not received a copy of the agreement, please call me at 550-5013 before July 17.
Please remember that accepting the property will not have any appreciable impact on your property tax bill.
Because of the size of the cartway parcels, there is not a significant added maintenance burden to any one property
owner.
Parcels which remain unclaimed are most likely to return to tax forfeiture subject to purchase by another. The
fact that the title is now cleammight increase this likelihood. The City would not maintain any of the unclaimed
parcels.
Frank
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cc: Catherine Rocklitz
Mayor and City Council
City Assessor
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July 9, 1992 CITY O�
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Jane Brashaw and Jeffrey Bell
12315 49th AVe. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: CARTWAY PROPERTY BEHIND YOUR HOUSE
Dear Ms. Brashaw and Mr. Bell:
A number of years ago the City became aware of a cartway parcel behind your property which was never
incorporated either into Creekwood Hills or Evonnes Lakeview Addition plats (asee attached map). The parcel
went into tax forfeiture for non-payment of real estate taxes.
Recognizing that this parcel would likely remain in tax forfeiture, the City elected to contact residents adjacent to
the cartway, asking them whether they would be willing to receive the property adjacent to their parcel at no cost.
Virtually 100% of the adjacent property owners replied affirmatively.
Unfortunately, the process of clearing the title has been extraordinarily time consuming (many years). As a
result, ownership of some properties has changed and other owners may have forgotten our original survey of.
interest. We have finally completed that process. You should have recently received a letter from Catherine
Rocklitz, Legal Assistant with the Holmes and Graven law firm, asking you to sign a purchase agreement
conveying the segment of the cartway property adjacent to your home to you. Our records show that we have not
received a copy of the signed purchase agreement from you. If you do not intend to sign the agreement, have
questions, or have not received a copy of the agreement, please call me at 550-5013 before July 17.
Please remember that accepting the property will not have any appreciable impact on your property tax bill.
Because of the size of the cartway parcels, there is not a significant added maintenance burden to any one property
owner.
Parcels which remain unclaimed are most likely to return to tax forfeiture subject to purchase by another. The
fact that the title is nowean might increase this likelihood. The City would not maintain any of the unclaimed
parcels. ,—,7
Manager
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cc: Catherine Rocklitz
Mayor and City Council
City Assessor
Gly+ JUL 17'92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
July 9, 1992 CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Frederick and Kathleen Grauer
4825 Magnolia Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: CARTWAY PROPERTY BEHIND YOUR HOUSE
Dear Mr. and Ms. Grauer:
A number of years ago the City became aware of a cartway parcel behind your property which was never
incorporated either into Creekwood Hills or Evonnes Lakeview Addition plats (esee attached map). The parcel
went into tax forfeiture for non-payment of real estate taxes.
Recognizing that this parcel would likely remain in tax forfeiture, the City elected to contact residents adjacent to
the cartway, asking them whether they would be willing to receive the property adjacent to their parcel at no cost.
Virtually 100% of the adjacent property owners replied affirmatively.
Unfortunately, the process of clearing the title has been extraordinarily time consuming (many years). As a
result, ownership of some properties has changed and other owners may have forgotten our original survey of
interest. We have finally completed that process. You should have recently received a letter from Catherine
Rocklitz, Legal Assistant with the Holmes and Graven law firm, asking you to sign a purchase agreement
conveying the segment of the cartway property adjacent to your home to you. Our records show that we have not
received a copy of the signed purchase agreement from you. If you do not intend to sign the agreement, have
questions, or have not received a copy of the agreement, please call me at 550-5013 before July 17.
Please remember that accepting the property will not have any appreciable impact on your property tax bill.
Because of the size of the cartway parcels, there is not a significant added maintenance burden to any one property
owner.
Parcels which remain unclaimed are most likely to return to tax forfeiture subject to purchase by another. The
fact that the title is now clean might increase this likelihood. The City would not maintain any of the unclaimed
parcels.
Manager
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cc: Catherine Rocklitz
Mayor and City Council
City Assessor
CIM JUL 17'92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
July 9, 1992 CIl/ 0�
PUMOUTR
Terry and Paula Rozinka
12420 48th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: CARTWAY PROPERTY BEHIND YOUR HOUSE
Dear Mr. and Ms. Rozinka:
A number of years ago the City became aware of a cartway parcel behind your property which was never
incorporated either into Creekwood Hills or Evonnes Lakeview Addition plats (see attached map). The parcel
went into tax forfeiture for non-payment of real estate taxes.
Recognizing that this parcel would likely remain in tax forfeiture, the City elected to contact residents adjacent to
the cartway, asking them whether they would be willing to receive the property adjacent to their parcel at no cost.
Virtually 100% of the adjacent property owners replied affirmatively.
Unfortunately, the process of clearing the title has been extraordinarily time consuming (many years). As a
result, ownership of some properties has changed and other owners may have forgotten our original survey of
interest. We have finally completed that process. You should have recently received a letter from Catherine
Rocklitz, Legal Assistant with the Holmes and Graven law firm, asking you to sign a purchase agreement
conveying the segment of the cartway property adjacent to your home to you. Our records show that we have not
received a copy of the signed purchase agreement from you. If you do not intend to sign the agreement, have
questions, or have not received a copy of the agreement, please call me at 550-5013 before July 17.
Please remember that accepting the property will not have any appreciable impact on your property tax bill.
Because of the size of the cartway parcels, there is not a significant added maintenance burden to any one property
owner.
Parcels which remain unclaimed are most likely to return to tax forfeiture subject to purchase by another. The
fact that the title is now clean might increase this likelihood. The City would not maintain any of the unclaimed
parcels. A
Manager
FB:kec
cc: Catherine Rocklitz
Mayor and City Council
City Assessor
CIM JUL 17'92
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
July 9, 1992 CITY C>
PIYMOU l+
Hollis and Mary Jo Hinnenkamp
12520 48th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: CARTWAY PROPERTY BEHIND YOUR HOUSE
Dear Mr. and Ms. Hinnenkamp:
A number of years ago the City became aware of a cartway parcel behind your property which was never
incorporated either into Creekwood Hills or Evonnes Lakeview Addition plats (asee attached map). The parcel
went into tax forfeiture for non-payment of real estate taxes.
Recognizing that this parcel would likely remain in tax forfeiture, the City elected to contact residents adjacent to
the cartway, asking them whether they would be willing to receive the property adjacent to their parcel at no cost.
Virtually 100% of the adjacent property owners replied affirmatively.
Unfortunately, the process of clearing the title has been extraordinarily time consuming (many years). As a
result, ownership of some properties has changed and other owners may have forgotten our original survey of
interest. We have finally completed that process. You should have recently received a letter from Catherine
Rocklitz, Legal Assistant with the Holmes and Graven law firm, asking you to sign a purchase agreement
conveying the segment of the cartway property adjacent to your home to you. Our records show that we have not
received a copy of the signed purchase agreement from you. If you do not intend to sign the agreement, have
questions, or have not received a copy of the agreement, please call me at 550-5013 before July 17.
Please remember that accepting the property will not have any appreciable impact on your property tax bill.
Because of the size of the cartway parcels, there is not a significant added maintenance burden to any one property
owner.
Parcels which remain unclaimed are most likely to return to tax forfeiture subject to purchase by another. The
fact that the title is now clean might increase this likelihood. The City would not maintain any of the unclaimed
FB:kec
cc: Catherine Rocklitz
Mayor and City Council
City Assessor
CIM JUL 1792
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Conrad Wencka
Chief Transportation Officer
Soo Line Railroad Company
Box 530
Minneapolis, MN 55440
CIN OF
PLYMOUTF+
SUBJECT: FUNDING FOR STREET/RAILROAD CROSSING LIGHTS AND
CROSS ARMS
Dear Mr. Wencka:
City Councilmembers have received telephone calls from Plymouth residents living in
the vicinity of the Soo Line Railroad tracks which traverses Plymouth from east to west
(6 miles) at approximately 50th Avenue North.. These tracks are used between four
and seven times daily, often during the late evening and early morning hours.
While residents expect the noise of the engine and cars, they have expressed concern
about the train whistles — especially when some engineers tend to "lay on the horn."
As we understand, the Soo Line is required by their own safety regulations, and by
other agencies to blow the whistles at all street intersections and private mad crossings.
A normal whistle blast at grade crossings consists of two long, a short, and a long.
Darrel Ward, Assistant Chief Transportation Officer of the Soo Line Railroad, has
stated that, "if the community is adamant about stopping trains from whistling during
certain hours, they can do so by passing specific ordinances, providing necessary
crossing gates and signals and assuming liability of non -whistling." The City of .
Winona has done just that and the Plymouth Council is also considering a similar
ordinance.
Our City Council would like to pursue the possibility of a train whistle prohibition. To
do so, however, they need two pieces of information:
1. What kinds of protective devices would be required at each railroad/street
intersection by the participating agencies and under what authority are such
requirements mandated? ,
2. Assuming that there are requirements for gates and lights, or other safety devices at
each intersection, is there funding available for this purpose? From which agency
or agencies? What are the pre -conditions and procedures for obtaining funding?
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Conrad Wencka
July 14, 1992
Page 2
To answer these questions, I am inviting you to attend a meeting scheduled for July 29
at 8:30 a.m. at the Plymouth City Center building, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Also
attending are Fred Moore, Public Works Director and Craig Gerdes, Public Safety
Director.
I expect that the meeting will not require more than one hour. Once we have obtained
this information, we will return to the City Council so they can deliberate whether or
not it will be appropriate to proceed in this effort? Please contact me if you are unable
to make this date and time.
Thank you in advance for
have any questions.
cerely;
Frank poi
Manager
cooperation.. Feel free to call me at 550-5013 if you
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director
S.F. 7/29/92
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WA YZA TA Class of 1992
The parents of the Wayzata High School
"ji Class of 1992 thank you for your generous
support of our chemically free 'After
Graduation "Party. We appreciate your
thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
Parents of WHS
Class of 1992
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Your kind expression
of sympathy
is deeply appreciated
andgratefulCy acknowledged
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David R. Landswerk, Ph. D.
Superintendent of Schools
(612) 476-3101
July 15, 1992
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
As you know, school districts across the State of Minnesota have
had to make significant budget reductions for the past few years,
and are looking for whatever financial resources may be available
to help minimize the adverse effect on educational programs. One
possibility is granted through M.S. 469.175 which permits cities
to distribute to school districts,, the taxes collected on Tax
Increment Finance (TIF)..properties"derived from school district
extra. levy "referenda'. '
The School-Board'.cif'.'Independent School District 284 respectfully
requests"•that the Plymouth City Council grant the Wayzata Public
Schools TIF property tax revenue generated by School District 284
extra levy referenda. To assist the School Board with financial
planning, they further request receiving as soon as possible, an
impact analysis (by TIF project) showing tax collections
generated by District 284 extra levy referenda.
We thank you for your consideration and cooperation, and are
looking forward to hearing from you.
Serely,'
David R. Landswerk
Superintendent of Schools
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District 284 School Board
Jerry Vogt; :District 284 Business Manager_
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July 10, 1992
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Celebrating our 25th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Clean Water Act
Mr. Frank Boyles, Administrator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
RE: Tree and Brush Open Burning Site Permit Application for the City of
Plymouth
The above application received from Mr. Mark Peterson, city of Plymouth, has
been approved. The enclosed Tree and Brush Open Burning Site Permit No.
05 -92 -PLY is hereby issued to the city of Plymouth.
You are requested to pay particular attention to the "site operation" in the
revised open burning rules (Minn. Rules pts. 7005.0815). A copy of the revised
rules is enclosed with your permit. Please read the permit carefully and note
submittal dates of fence installation and brush disposal.
Please note: The city of Plymouth should reapply at least 90 days prior to the
expiration date, for continued operation at this site.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or your permit, please contact
me at (612)296-6707.
Sincerely,
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Fo r
Jacqueline M. Deneen-
Compliance Determination Unit
Compliance and Enforcement Section
Air Quality Division
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Enclosure
cc: Open Burning File
Plymouth City File
CIM JUL 17'92
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Equal Opportunity Employer - Printed on Recycled Paper
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RE: Tree and Brush Open Burning Site Permit Application for the City of
Plymouth
The above application received from Mr. Mark Peterson, city of Plymouth, has
been approved. The enclosed Tree and Brush Open Burning Site Permit No.
05 -92 -PLY is hereby issued to the city of Plymouth.
You are requested to pay particular attention to the "site operation" in the
revised open burning rules (Minn. Rules pts. 7005.0815). A copy of the revised
rules is enclosed with your permit. Please read the permit carefully and note
submittal dates of fence installation and brush disposal.
Please note: The city of Plymouth should reapply at least 90 days prior to the
expiration date, for continued operation at this site.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or your permit, please contact
me at (612)296-6707.
Sincerely,
0'n�►-L. (Dla's-2'
Fo r
Jacqueline M. Deneen-
Compliance Determination Unit
Compliance and Enforcement Section
Air Quality Division
JMD:lmb
Enclosure
cc: Open Burning File
Plymouth City File
CIM JUL 17'92
520 Lafayette Rd.; St. Paul, MN 55155-3898; (612) 296-6300; Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester
Equal Opportunity Employer - Printed on Recycled Paper
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: July 17, 1992
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT: CITY OF PLYMOUTH VERSUS BEGIN CONTRACTING
COMPANY, ET AL. COURT FILE 89-014145
With the recent decision of the Court of Appeals, affirming previous court decisions
with respect to the litigation, it is clear that it is now time to put this litigation to rest.
As in Fred Moore's memo of July 17, the City's position has been affirmed.
Nonetheless, as also noted above, the City has previously offered to provide a means
by which the retaining wall would not be built. In order to bring this matter to an
amicable conclusion, I suggest the following for the City Council's consideration.
1. The Begins would provide the City a "hold harmless" agreement with respect to the
slope, including encroachment upon the private property to the south. This hold
harmless agreement would continue in force until such time as Xenium Lane is
constructed to Northwest Boulevard.
2. The Begins would provide the City with a liability insurance policy in the amount
Of $1,000,000, which policy would insure against any and all liability arising out of
the failure of the Begins to construct a wall and/or indemnify the City from any
claims from whatever source which relate to the failure of the Begins to previously
construct a wall, as well as encroach upon the property to the south.
3. Pay the City's attorney's bills which have accrued since June 1991 and are currently
estimated at $15,000.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH VERSUS BEGIN CONTRACTING COMPANY, ET AL.
COURT FILE 89-014145
July 17, 1992
Page 2
4. Continue monitoring by Twin City Testing to ensure the stability of the slope for a
period of five years from the date the existing, in-place measuring devices were
installed. If for any reason during this period of time, Twin City Testing
determines that the slope is not stable, they will make recommendations to the
Begins and the City as to how the bank should be stabilized and the Begins will be
obligated to implement those recommendations.
5. If the construction of Xenium Lane adjacent to the Cottonwood Plaza is made more
costly as a result of the lack of a wall, given the severity of the slope, then and in
that event, the additional costs incurred by the City as part of this construction
project to minimize those impacts will be fully assessable to the Cottonwood Plaza
development.
These suggestions are made in an effort to try to get this matter put to rest. It would
obviously avoid the continuing legal expense on this matter, and hopefully, save the
Begins a considerable sum of money by eliminating the ultimate need to construct a
retaining wall. Any proposed settlement should be prepared by the City Attorney's
office and reviewed by Mr. Strommen of Holmes & Graven, who has been handling
this case to this point, as well as attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Begin. Assuming that the
Begins agree to a proposal along these lines, this entire matter could be laid to rest.
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NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SPECIAL MEETING
Pursuant to the terms of Minnesota Statutes 471.705, Subd.
1, d (e), a closed special meeting of the Plymouth City
Council is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 1992.
The meeting will be held at the Plymouth City Center, 3400
Plymouth Blvd. This meeting is not open to the public.
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
City of Plymouth
Notified by telephone: Councilmembers
Plymouth Sun Sailor
Weekly News
on 7/16/92 at 4:45 p.m.