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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 25, 1992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER:
OCT. 5 4:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
TOPIC: Steve Polson, Polson Architects.
Discussion of City Center Building Expansion
Report
COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
OCT. 19 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
TOPICS:
- Special Assessment Committee -1991 & 1992 Street
Reconstruction
-1993 Budget Proposals
OCT. 26 4:30 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference -Room
TOPIC:
4:30 P.M. - Joint CounciUHennepin County Library
Board Meeting
5:30 P.M. - Stephen Seidel, "Habitat for Humanity"
OCT. 26 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
Council Chambers
OCT. 26 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 25, 1992
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2. MEETING WITH PERSONNEL DECISIONS. INC. REPRESENTATIVE -- Friday,
October 2, and Monday, October 5. Harry Brull and Carol Coffey of Personnel
Decisions, Inc. will be conducting interviews with City Councilmembers to receive
comments on City Manager selection criteria. A copy of the interview schedule is attached
together with a memorandum sent to the various employee groups on also meeting with
PDI representatives. (M-2)
3. HRA -- Tuesday, September 29, 6:30 P.M. This meeting was deferred from September
22. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CITIES ORGANIZATION -- Monday, September 28, 4 P.M.,
Minnetonka City Hall. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. SOUTH SHORE PARK GRAND OPENING -- Saturday, October 3. A grand opening
ceremony for the new South Shore Park is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m., with the ribbon cutting set for approximately 11:30 a.m.
6. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL — Wednesday, October 14, 7:30 a.m.
Plymouth Development Council meeting in City Council conference room. The meeting
announcement and agenda sent to Development Council members is attached. (M-6)
7. PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE - APPRECIATION LUNCHEON -- Tuesday, October
13. Attached is a letter to Mayor Bergman inviting one or two City representatives to
attend an appreciation luncheon to be held at the Radisson Conference Center. (M-7)
8. PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE OPEN HOUSE -- Saturday, October 24. Residents will be
invited to tour the renovated Public Works Garage at an open house on Saturday, October
24, from 1 to 4 p.m. Equipment will be on display and refreshments will be served.
Open House for City employees - Wednesday, October 21 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The
employee open house will be held in conjunction with the annual United Way pancake
breakfast. Councilmembers are invited to attend.
9. MEETING CALENDARS - City Center calendars for September through December, and
City Council calendars for the upcoming six weeks are attached. (M-8)
CITY COUNCIL RgFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
SEPTE MER 25, 1992
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. CUSTOMER SERVICE EFFORTS -- As part of the City's ongoing customer service
efforts, a number of actions are planned:
1) A customer service motto city-wide has been agreed upon which reads:
"We listen. We solve. We care. "
This motto will be publicized as part of our customer service efforts. If the
Council has comments on this motto, we would appreciate receiving them as
soon as possible.
2) Name badges will be provided all office workers at City Hall and the Public
Works Garage. Wearing of the badges is optional except that Department
Heads may require that individuals in their department who regularly meet with
the public wear the badge.
3) Telephone paging. An experiment will be undertaken with the City's telephone
paging system to help city receptionists contact employees who are in the
building, but not in their office when circumstances justify.
2. ULTIMATE SOURCES FOR OBTAINING PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE --
The City presently purchases its property casualty insurance through the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Program (LMCIT). We have explored the possibility of
establishing a free-standing municipal program to "compete" with the League together with
other metropolitan area suburbs. Attached is a memorandum from Bob Pemberton, Risk
Management Coordinator, about the various alternatives available to the City. Bob
believes that the only viable alternative is the establishment of a free-standing municipal
program. Unfortunately, St. Paul Companies has not yet made a final determination about
offering such a program. A decision is expected by December of this year. Assuming that
timeline, Bob estimates that the program will not be operating until December 1993. We
will remain active in pursuing this option and will keep the Council up to date on its
progress. Bob will also be checking with the League of Minnesota Cities to see if it is
possible to revise their policy to allow non -League members to participate in the insurance
trust. Given the current status of this issue, I see little reason for the Council to conduct a
study session on this. In the absence of direction to the contrary, I will reschedule the
study session to Fall 1993. (I-2)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL AIMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 25, 1992
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3. CABLE PROGRAM ON CITY CHARTER -- On Tuesday, September 22, we taped a 17
minute program outlining the features of the proposed city charter. Charter Commission
Chair Virgil Schneider and Charter Commission Past Chair Joy Tierney appeared on the
program. The program will be shown on channel 37 at 7 p.m. on the following dates:
September 29, October 1, 6, 8, 13, and 27.
4. PLANNING FOR PLYMOUTH NEWS -- We are planning for the November issue of the
Plymouth News. If Councilmembers have ideas for stories that should be included, please
call Communications Coordinator Helen LaFave at 550-5016 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday,
October 5. A reminder: Suggestions for articles are welcome at any time, however, if
you can get them to us as early as possible it helps us with planning.
5. REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD - TRANSIT FUNDING OPTIONS -- As part of its 1993
legislative agenda, the Regional Transit Board has set as a priority the securing of
dedicated source of revenues for transit operations. Attached is a letter from the RTB on
their efforts to date and a request for feedback on the proposed funding options under
consideration. (I-5)
3 II
a) Planning Commission, September 9, 1992. (I -6a)
b) School District 284, Board of Education, August 10, 1992. (I -6b)
c) Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, August 20, 1992. (I -6c)
7. CTTY ATTORNEY BMLING -- The summary billing for August is attached. (I-7)
8. PERSONNEL:
a. STAFF CHANGES -- The following changes will be effective Monday, September
28, 1992.
Lieutenant Dennis Paulson is appointed to the position of Commander of
Professional Standards, and while assigned to this position, he will hold the rank of
Captain.
Lieutenant Saba is assigned to the Patrol Division.
A memorandum from Craig Gerdes on the staff changes is attached. (I -8a)
CITY COUNCIL MORMATIONAL MEP40RANDUM
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b. NEW EMPLOYEE -- Joyce Kirkham has been hired as a part time Senior Clerk Typist
to replace Kathy Stagni. Joyce worked for the City of Plymouth for approximately 1-
1/2 years in 1988-89. She then worked for Otto Associates in Buffalo, Minnesota.
c. CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from Jerry Wilson, 18425 14th Avenue North, commending Mike MacDonald,
Public Works Maintenance Worker. (I- 8e)
9. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Bob Renner, Municipal Legislative Commission, from Mayor and Council
regarding City Council position with respect to Local Government Trust Fund. (1-9a)
b. Letter from Senator Patrick McGowan responding to Mayor's letter for legislative
assistance with the geese overpopulation problem in Plymouth. (1-9b)
c. Letter to Jerome Begin from Acting City Manager, regarding options involving
construction of the Cottonwood Plaza. retaining wall. (I -9c)
d. Letter to Jerry Fisher, Orchids Limited, from Acting City Manager, concerning tree
preservation suggestions. (I -9d)
e. Letter to City Clerk from Hennepin County Attorney's office, in response to
investigation of campaign sign location of Todd Van Dellen. (I -9e)
L Letter from Tony Chen, to John Boyle, Best and Flanagan, regarding broken
fence/animal at large citation. (I -9f)
g. Letter from Terry Donovan, 1735 Evergreen Lane, to Mayor and City Council, relative
to City Manager resignation. (1-9g)
h. Letter from Steven Plipser, to Mayor, regarding city code relating to wild animals. A
response from Mayor Bergman is also attached. (1-9h)
i. Memorandum from Myra Wicklacz regarding Hanse Brick, 1855 Niagara Lane. (I -9i)
j. Memorandum from Joe Ryan, Building Official, regarding the condition of a vacant
single family dwelling at 1935 Kilmer Lane North. The memorandum is in response to
an inquiry by Councilmember Edson. (I -9j)
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SEPTEMBER 25, 1992
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k. Memorandum from Fred Moore, concerning the status of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Fernbrook Lane and Harbor Lane. The memorandum is in response to
an inquiry by Councilmember Vasiliou. (I -9k)
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
Mr. Bob Rohlf
Executive Director
Hennepin County Library Board
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
SUBJECT: JOINT HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL
METING
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I'm pleased that the Library Board will be able to meet jointly with the Plymouth City
Council on Monday, October 26, 1992. The meeting will commence at 4:30 p.m.
A light dinner will be served. I have prepared a draft agenda for the meeting:
1. Site update
2. Amount of land required
3. Project timetable and budgetary commitment
4. Real estate purchase agreement
Let me know if you have questions about this agenda or would like other items
discussed. The Plymouth City Center is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, which is
about one mile west of the Highway 55/1-494 intersection on Highway 55 at Plymouth
Blvd.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
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Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
PDI & CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
INTERVIEWS
SIGNUP SHEET
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
8 a.m. - 9: 30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. - PU
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.--�_--�
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.►.,1Q��
ALL INTERVIEWS AT CITY CENTER
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 22, 1992
TO: Judy McMillin, Laurie Rauenhorst, Joe Ryan, Don Munson, Jackie
Watson, Scott Hovet, Bobbi Leitner, Sue Bast, Dennis Paulson, Tom
Saba, Steve Correll, Dave Burke, Mary Bisek, Mark Peterson, Dan
Heitke, Dan Faulkner, John Sweeney, Jim Kolstad, Bob Fasching,
Tom Vetsch
FROM: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: MEETING WITH PERSONNEL DECISIONS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT CITY MANAGER SELECTION
Carol Coffey and Harry Brull of Personnel Decisions, Inc., are making arrangements
to meet with various employee groups and the City Council to get a better
understanding of what you believe are the appropriate characteristics for the next City
Manager of Plymouth. A meeting has been scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, September
25 in the City Council conference room to provide you with an opportunity to share
your opinion with Carol. The meeting should be concluded by 11:30 a.m.
I encourage you to be open and honest with Ms. Coffey in order that the firm will have
a clear understanding what supervisors believe is important for the next City Manager.
Needless to say, your comments will remain confidential
For your information, representatives from the various employees groups will be asked
to submit their comments on this same subject from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. I anticipate
from one to three representatives from each of the bargaining groups including
maintenance, police and investigators, sergeants and general employees.
Department heads will share their views on Monday, September 28 from 9:30 to 11
a.m. during their normal staff meeting. City Council members are scheduled for
Friday, October 2, and Monday, October 5.
cc: Department Heads
City Council
S/F 9/25
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AGENDA
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 at 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes from August 25, 1992 meeting
3. Update on 1993 CHAS Report
4. Status Report on First Time Homebuyer Program
5. Right of First Refusal Option for 1520 Glacier Lane North
6. Senior Housing Interest
7. Schedule for Final Statement for CDBG Program Year XIX (1993)
8. Information Items
a. Section 8 Statistical Report for August 31, 1992
b. Section 8 Financial Report for Period 7/1/91 - 7/31/92
C. HUD Calendar of Required Reports
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment
(hra/agenda/9-22)
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ENVIRONMENTAL CITIES ORGANIZATION
Monday, September 28,1992
4:00 - -:30 pm
Minnetonka City Hall
14600 Minnetonka Blvd
Shady Oak Room
Agenda Items:
1) Comprehensive Water and Soil Quality Program:
a) Local Lawn Chemical Ordinances
b) Model Soil Erosion Ordinances
2) Organizational Issues : Election of Officers
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 24, 1992
TO: Plymouth Development Council
FROM: Peter Pflaum, Chair
SUBJECT: OCTOBER 14 DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
The Plymouth Development Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at
7:30 a.m. in the Plymouth City Center, City Council conference room. The agenda is as
follows:
I. Status Reports:
1. Introduce new Public Safety Director - Frank Boyles
2. City Manager Recruitment and Selection Process and Timetable - Frank Boyles
3 1993-1997 Capital Improvement Program - Fred Moore
4. Erosion Control Issues (see attached) - Chuck Dillerud
5. Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Chuck Dillerud
H. Status of Various Zoning Ordinance Amendments
1. Screening of Trash/Recycling Containers - Chuck Dillerud
2. Planned Unit Development Standards - Chuck Dillerud
III. Other Business
Adjourn - 9:00 a.m.
cc: Mayor & City Council
Chuck Dillerud, Director of Planning & Community Development
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Craig Gerdes, Director of Public Safety
Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager CIM SEP 25192
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 22, 1992
TO: PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT C4NC
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FROM: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager.
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL /
Attached for your information is a copy of the City's current Erosion and Siltation
Control Policy. At their September 21 meeting, the City Council reaffirmed their
desire to aggressively enforce erosion control measures in the community. This
includes requiring both developers and builders to: 1) erect and maintain effective
erosion control devices during all phases of development; and 2) remove dirt washed or
tracked onto the streets or into the drainage system.
Some contractors have expressed concern about the legality of the City's building
inspectors stopping work or refusing to inspect sites where erosion control devices have
not been installed or are inadequate. The attached ordinance amendment has been
recommended by the City Attorney's office as means of responding to this legal
concern. The City Council is inclined to adopt the ordinance amendment.
Prior to taking action on this issue, the City Council is interested in receiving your
input. If you have suggestions on how the City's Erosion Control Policy could be
effectively enforced, but in a more equitable and fair fashion, we encourage you to
provide those suggestions at the next Plymouth Development Council meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 a.m.
If you are unable to make that meeting, please submit your recommendations in writing
to me prior to that time. The City Council is expected to act on this item at their
October 26 meeting. In the absence of recommendations suggesting alternate
enforcement measures I would expect that the City Council will adopt the ordinance
amendment as attached and continue to enforce the erosion control policy as we have
done in the past. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 550-5013
attachment
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Resolution No. 92-170
Mar.'16, 1992 (Supersedes Res. No. 77-163, March 28, 1977;
Res. No. 81-276, April 27, 1981; Res. No.
84-760, Oct. 23, 1984; 89-173. March 20,
1989; Res. No. 90-328, May 21, 1990; Res. No.
90-328, May 21, 1990)
1. Findings and Declaration of Policy
The City Council finds that erosion continues to be a serious
problem and that rapid changes in land use from agricultural
and rural to non-agricultural and urbanizing uses,
construction of housing, industrial -commercial development,
streets, highways, recreation areas, schools, public
utilities and facilities, and other land -disturbing
activities have accelerated the process of .soil erosion and
sediment deposition. The control and management of surface
runoff and erosion and sedimentation benefits both the
developer and the public.
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For the purpose of alleviating harmful or damaging effects of
on-site erosion and siltation on neighboring downhill or
downstream lands and waters in the City of Plymouth and
adjacent communities during and after development adequate
controls of erosion and sedimentation of both a temporary and
permanent nature shall be provided by the developer during
all phases of land -disturbing activities. Plans and
specifications for such controls shall be submitted to and
approved by the City Engineer*. Said plans and
specifications will be a part of the development contract or
grading permit and compliance will be assured by the
financial guarantee. No development shall be permitted until
said plan is approved by the City Engineer*.
The following control measures are required for an erosion
and sediment control plan:
a. The plan shall be suited to the topography and soils so
as to create the least erosion potential..
b. The land shall be developed in increments of workable
size on which adequate controls of erosion and siltation
can be provided and maintained during the construction
period. Grading operations and other land disturbing
operations shall be staged so that the area being
developed is not exposed for long periods of time without
stabilization.
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C. Temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be used to
protect the areas exposed during the development. No
area shall be left denuded for a period longer than.five
(5) days after initial site grading and other land
disturbing operations on slopes of 3:1 and greater.
These areas shall be mulched and stabilized with an
erosion control netting acceptable to the City Engineer*.
d. Permanent vegetation and structures shall be installed
within 30 days after completion of initial grading. If
grading is not completed until after the planting season
has expired, temporary erosion control measures,
including dormant seeding * and mulching, shall be
implemented.
e. Sediment basins (debris basins, desilting basins, or silt
traps) shall be installed and maintained to remove
sediment from runoff waters from the land undergoing
development. Storm sewer inlets shall be provided with
debris guards and microsilt basins to trap sediment and
avoid possible damage from blockage. The silt shall 'be
removed when necessary. If sediment/siltation measures
taken are -not adequate and result in downstream sediment,
the developer shall be responsible for cleaning out or
dredging downstream storm sewers and ponds as necessary.
f. Immediately after curb and gutter has been placed and
cured, City approved erosion control measures shall be
installed directly behind the curb in strategic locations
as necessary. This requirement does not remove the
developer's responsibility for sodding the boulevard as
required in the development contract.
g. If the control measures required by items 3.a, 3.b, 3.c,
3.d, 3.e, and 3.f are not installed or maintained by the
developer, no additional building permits will be issued
within the development until the necessary control
measures are in place.
h. Erosion -control practices shall follow the design
criteria as shown in the Hennepin County Conservation
District Erosion and Sediment Control Manual or its
successor publication.
: IL -K-71-71
a. Before any grading is
measures as shown
installed. A $1,500
be provided to the
construction. $1,000
deposit to be held by
started on any site, all control
on the approved plan shall be
per acre financial guarantee shall
City to insure compliance during
of this amount shall be by cash
the City in a non-interest bearing
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account. The remaining amount shall.be either cash or an
exclusive letter of credit providing for withdrawal of
the funds by the City within one work day. This
financial guarantee will not be returned in full until
all the disturbed area has permanent vegetation
reestablished. In the case of subdivision development
the $1,000 cash deposit will be retained until after all
building construction is completed on all lots. The City
will use the financial guarantee to cover any cost or
penalty outlined in 6a and 6b if, after a request by the
City, said cost or penalty is not paid within 30 days.
b. When the $1,000 cash deposit reaches a level of $200 or
less, the developer shall be required to remit the
appropriate amount to bring the balance up to the
required. $1,000. This shall be a requirement of any
grading or development contract and/or Site Improvement
Performance Agreement. If this is not completed within
five (5) working days after notification, the City will
draw on the financial guarantee. No further inspections
will be conducted and no new building permits will be
issued within the development until the cash deposit for
erosion control is replenished to the level of $1,000.
Included within the development contract or grading permit
shall be the requirement of a contract for street cleaning
within and immediately adjacent to the development. The City
shall be provided a .copy of the required street cleaning
contract prior to the commencement of any grading activity.
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Developers will be given telephone notice the first time
an unsatisfactory . condition exists which has been
determined to be the developer's responsibility. The
developer shall have 48 hours after the first contact
from the City to correct the conditions. Also, a
confirmation letter will be forwarded to the developer
indicating that an unsatisfactory condition exists. if
there are any future problems the same construction
season, the City will immediately contact the street
cleaning contractor and order the work done. If the
street cleaning contractor does not receive a timely
payment from the developer, the City will proceed to draw
on the financial guarantee to make this payment.
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During the same construction season, the first and second
instances in which the City is required to call the
street cleaning contractor, $100 will be deducted from
the financial guarantee and paid to the City• for
nonperformance of the developer's obligations. The third
time the City is required to call the street cleaning
contractor, $200 will be deducted from the financial
guarantee and paid to the City. Any additional street
cleaning ordered by the City will result in $300 being
deducted from the financial guarantee and paid to the
City.
With the exception of 6a., developers shall have five (5)
days after City notification to correct any
erosion/sediment problems or make suitable arrangements
with the City. Engineer* to correct the problem in a
timely fashion. Failure of the developer to install and
maintain adequate erosion/sediment control measures to
eliminate on-site or off-site erosion/ sediment problems
will result in the City drawing on the developer's
financial guarantee to correct the problem plus and
additional 50% penalty charge of the cost incurred to be
paid to the City. It is the responsibility of the
developer to inform builders of the City's erosion
control requirements.
Builders will be given a notice at the time of building
permit issuance that erosion control on the lot (s) being
built upon, and street cleanup of any and all materials
originating from any lot(s) being built upon shall comply
with this Erosion and Siltation Control Policy. It is
the responsibility of the builder to inform all building
subcontractors of the City's erosion control
requirements.
No inspections will be made and a stop .work order may be
authorized by the building. official if any street is not
clean from materials originating from any lots) being
built on- and satisfactory erosion control measures are
not in place.
* City Engineer =r his designee is implied in all instances
where the words "City Engineer" appear.
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ORDINANCE NO. 92-
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE EROSION ONTO STREET OR HIGHWAY
AND AMENDING SUBSECTION 800.29 OF THE CITY CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Sec. 1. The Plymouth City Code, Section 800.29, Subd. 4, is
amended to:
Subd. 4. Work Ordered by City. If the property
owner, after receiving written notice required in
Subd. 3, fails to comply with the notification
order within the time set forth in the
notification, the City may have the work
performed by a private contractor or an inspector
from the City Building Inspection_ Division may
issuea Correction_ Notice_ and if sa•id__Correction
Notice is not complied with in the time as set
forth in the Notice, the inspector may issue a
Stop Work Order and refuse anv-further building
inspections until such time as the required
corrections are completed.
Sec. 2. This ordinance is effective upon its passage and
publication in accordance with Section 110.11.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Mayor
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The Plymouth civic League
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September 24, 1992
Mayor Kim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
The Board of Directors of the Plymouth Civic League invites you to attend our
Tuesday, October 13 Civic League luncheon. At our luncheon, we want to recognize
your firm's contribution as a Platinum Guarantor to the 1992 20th Anniversary Music
in Plymouth program. In recognition of your generous support, we wish to present to
you a framed poster, autographed by the Guest Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra,
Mark Russell Smith. With this in mind, we invite one or two members of your firm to
be our guests for lunch at 12:00 noon, in the Plymouth Room, at the Radisson
Conference Center in Plymouth (formerly Scanticon). Please call me with the names
of the individuals who will be in attendance by Thursday, October 8. My phone
number is 559-3099.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish to thank you for your outstanding support
for Music In Plymouth - the 20th Anniversary and look forward to seeing you on
October 13.
Sincerely,
Barbara 7. W'
President
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 19, 1992
TO: Frank F. Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
SUBJECT: ALTERNATIVE PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM
Present Markets: We currently do not have viable active markets for Municipal
Property/Casualty Insurance programs other than the League of Minnesota
Cities Insurance Trust. The Home Insurance Company has left the market except for
several selected cities including Edina and will not accept any new business with a
premium level less that $1,000,000. CIGNA is not a significant market and quoted the
1991/92 renewal with a premium level in excess of $500,000 in contrast to the League
charge of $165,000. CNA is not accepting any new business and a purely self-insured
program through Gallagher & Associates offers no advantage and would actually mean
a reduction in effective legal, claims and engineering services.
Potential New Market: The St. Paul Companies are exploring the possibility of
entering the Minnesota Municipal Insurance market, but have not made any definitive
decision and does not expect to do so until December, 1992. The St. Paul Companies
wrote the Property/Casualty Insurance program for the Association of Minnesota
Counties until 1984 when they decided to leave the market leaving many counties
without an effective insurance program.
Comments: I spoke with the St. Paul Companies and explored the possibility of
establishing a free standing municipal program with selected suburbs including
Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina and Plymouth. They expressed an
interest and I followed up with Don Kuplic of Kraus Anderson Insurance. I believe
that this program is possible once the St. Paul Companies makes a decision, but I
wouldn't expect any concrete results until December, 1993.
Dale also questioned as to whether we could wrap out Group Life, Group Health,
Group Dental and our property/casualty program into a single premium plan. In the
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1970's The Travelers wrote a combined rated five line retrospective plan in which the
property/casualty and life/health products each had their individual stop losses but
utilized an aggregate stop loss. I don't believe this program has been offered by any
carriers since the early 1980's. The plan was easy to administer but The Traveler's
kept raising their basic charges, self-insured retentions and aggregate stop losses until
the costs exceeded the actual risk.
Recommendations: I don't recommend moving our Property/Casualty Insurance
program from the League of Minnesota City Insurance Trust unless the pricing,
coverage and service makes an alternative plan more attractive. Our plan Is structured
to serve Minnesota municipalities and it does so with a sense of commitment and
purpose since that is it only business. The administrators understand our exposures
and have tailored the coverage to meet those needs. The loss prevention services are
excellent and are a resource again tailored to our needs whether it be assistance with
inspections, surveys, loss prevention programs or consultative requests. Our litigation
expenses are held to a minimum because staff attorneys try most cases at no cost other
than filing expenses. The League attorneys understand municipal law since they
represent over 700 Minnesota municipalities and have built an expertise in municipal
litigation. Finally, based on loss experience, the League pays a dividend which reduces
our ultimate insurance costs.
cc: Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
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REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Mears Park Centre
230 Fast Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
292-8789
DATE: September 1, 1992
TO: Advisory Committee Chairs
FROM: Sherry Munyon, Deputy Chair
SUBJECT: Process to Establish 1993 Legislative Agenda
At the RTB Legislative Committee meeting on August 31 the members discussed a
schedule of meetings to develop initiatives with input from its advisory committees and
other units of government. As you will note, we ask advisory committees to develop and
approve potential legislative initiatives at their September and October meetings. All
suggested initiatives will be presented to board members together with a recommendation
for initiatives for the'93 package.
We look forward to your committee's input. Please call if you have any questions or
comments.
cc: mom Workman, Chair, Legislative Committee
Michael Ehrlichmann
Senior Management and Advisory Committee staff
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1. During the past year. the Metropolitan Governance Task Force studied the question of governance in
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 43 No - 17
Comments: Council needs more accountability; election/appointment by local gdvernment officials;,
council needs better local representation; eliminate the Council
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 control of the Council as
other regional agencies are?
Yes - 42 No -11 Look at fust - 1
Comments: M.A.C. needs to be more sensitive to surrounding communities, too authoritarian; have
M.A.C. become a state agency. with its accompanying authority. and let the Legislature handle M.A.C.
3. The question of surfacewater (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 - 31 No - 24 Regional system needed -1 Unsure - 1
Comments: cooperation is needed by all; replace watershed districts. BWSR. soil and conservation
districts with Met Council; Council should be involved in oversight and cooperation, not management.
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 - 32 No - 23 Unsure - 2
Comments: Keep the LGTF; make state officials recognize the value that cities have. regarding the state;
cities are doing too much already: state n ds out of the cookie jar.
S. The AMM historically has had policy opposing the use of additional property tax to fund
transportation/uansit needs. State officials have indicated their belief that MVEf is general fund money.
How should transit needs be funded?
3 MVET dedication - 21 Gas tax -15 Road user fees - S Dedicated regional/state sales tax - 3
tate funds - 2 Fuel tax - 2 ployce tax -1 Commercial based on square footageltraffic -1
Gambling -1 Impact fees -1 Repairs tax -1 service area tax -1 Toll roads -1 Fares -1
auto/truck license fees -1 other transportation service taxes -1.
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REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
292-8789
DATE: September 9, 1992
TO: Chair and Members of the Local Officials Advisory Committee
FROM: Mike Kuehn, Community Relations Coordinator
SUBJECT: Transit Funding Options
The survey responses have been tabulated to determine which proposed funding options seem to
be generally supported by committee members. These options will be the ones that we will have
other organizations address when they appear before the committee. The options receiving
greatest LOAC member support are (in no particular order of priority):
• Eliminate Ethanol Credit
• Pollution Tax
• Congestion Pricing
• Transportation Utility Fee
• Add Fee to Emissions Testing
• Sales Tax on Labor Portion of Vehicle Repair
• Parking Fee
• Increase in Vehicle License or Driver's License
• Sales Tax on Gasoline (retail/wholesale)
• Increase Gas Tax for Transit Use
• Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET)
• Payroll Tax
Additional cost estimates and evaluations of each option will be provided at the next two
meetings.
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REGIONALTMNSIT B04RD
Mears Park Centre
130 East Sth Sued
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/292-8789
MEETING NOTICE
LOCAL OFFICIALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 16, 1992
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Mears Park Centre Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. -RTB's Process to Establish 1993 Legislative Agenda Sherry Munyon,
RTB Deputy Chair
IV. Other Transit Funding Activities Update Sherry Munyon,
- RTB's Legislative Subcommittee RTB Deputy Chair
- Transit Leadership Group
- Legislative Study Group
- Legislative Task Force
V. Organizations Invited to Discuss Funding Options Are:
- Minnesota Transportation Alliance
- Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Minnesota Trucking Association
- Association of Minnesota Counties
- Metropolitan Inter -County Association
- Highway Users Federation
VI. Other Business
- Selection of Committee Vice Chair
VII. Adjournment
Carol Johnson, Chair
Next Meeting: September 30, 8:00 a.m., Mears Park Centre
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We are also encouraging citizens to fill -out the enclosed post cards to send to their
legislators. I hope to collect the signed cards and compile a list to share with legislative
leadership and the Governor. We are receiving assistance with this effort from the
Minnesota Public Transit Association, United Handicapped Federation, MTC and others.
I encourage your assistance in this project.
Thank you for your consideration of these two items. I look forward to hearing from you
in the very near future.
Sincer
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Deputy C�ai
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LOAC Mailing
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REGIONAURNSIT BQ4RD
Mears Park Centre
230 East 5th Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/292-8789
September 18, 1992
Mayor Kim Bergman, Chair
Plymouth Transit
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
Plymouth Transit
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman and Mr. Boyles:
As you are probably aware, the Regional Transit Board (RTB) has continued its efforts to
secure a dedicated source of revenues for transit operations throughout the summer, and it
will remain our priority in the 1993 legislative session.
Enclosed for your review, discussion, and input is a list of potential funding mechanisms
we have compiled. The board would greatly appreciate your input. We would like your
feedback as to:
1. which alternatives might be acceptable;
2. which funding mechanisms you believe are unacceptable to the
business community;
3. additional funding mechanisms you would like our board and the
legislature to consider and;
4. any additional advantages/disadvantages you would like to see added
to the funding document we have begun to outline.
We have distributed this document at our Chair's regional breakfasts this summer and,
we are continuing to meet with employers and business groups. Our Local Officials
Advisory Committee (LOAC) is reviewing funding mechanisms and listening to
comments from various organizations. Enclosed is a packet prepared for their last
meeting --as you will note, they have narrowed the list to twelve funding options. The
committee will recommend to the board, from their perspectives, approximately three
funding sources.
I would be happy to meet with you and/or your commission in the near future to discuss
funding options, or if you choose, you can send your comments to the next LOAC
meeting, September 30.
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REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
292-8789
DATE: September 13, 1992 REVISED
TO: Michael J. Ehrlichmann, Chair
Tom Workman, Chair, Legislative Committee
Gregory Andrews, Executive Director
FROM: Sherry Munyon, Deputy Chair
SUBJECT: Draft Schedule for Adoption of 1993 Legislative Initiatives
I have laid out a schedule for the development of the RTB's 1993 legislative agenda --
please review and comment.
August 31 Legislative Task Force
August 31 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD
(Month of Sept.) RTB Advisory Committees will discuss initiatives and forward to
Task Force
September 15 Legislative Task Force - 10:00 a.m.
September 18 Legislative Task Force Subcommittee - 2:00 p.m.
September 21 Legislative Task Force Subcommittee - 9:30 a.m.
September 24 Legislative Task Force Subcommittee - 7:30 a.m.
September 24 Legislative Task Force - 9:00 a.m.
September 30 Legislative Task Force Draft Initiatives - 9:30 a.m.
October 5
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD reviews,
discusses work of Task Force
October 8*
PAC Reviews
October 8*
BAC Reviews
October 14*
LOAC Reviews
October 14*
TAAC Reviews
October 15*
RAC Reviews
October 19*
Legislative Task Force
October 26*
Legislative Task Force Final Recommendations
October 26
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD
The board could adopt its '93 legislative package at the 1st November meeting.
I recommend that we present the legislative package to the Opt -Out Commissions and the
MTC after the board has taken final action. The Opt -Outs are represented by the George
Bentley and the MTC is represented by Tom Weaver, both of whom sit on the Legislative
Task Force. I further recommend that we seek endorsement of our legislative initiatives
from the Metropolitan Council.
The Bicycle Advisory Task Force has a subcommittee that will.draft legislative initiatives
that can be added to the comprehensive list and reviewed with the Legislative Task Force.
* The October advisory committee mailing dates are tentative and subject to change.
GIM SEP 25'92
Possible Transit Funding Sources
gas tax
diesel tax
motor vehicle excise tax (MVET)
automobile/recreational license fees
truck license fees
driver's license fees
eliminate ethanol credit
tolls
___ congestion pricing
tire tax
_N parking tax/fee
oil tax
_— other (please specify)
Criteria for consideration:
• . Stability of revenue stream
• Relevance to transportation
• Revenue generated
• Support/possible coalitions
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sales on motor fuels
sales tax on vehicle labor
__ funding transit infrastructure
Improvements from dedicated
highway trust funds
__ funding purchase of transit
vehicles from dedicated
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___ funding transit operating
subsidies from dedicated
highway trust funds
___ property tax increase
local option sales tax
___ payroll tax
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transportation utility. fee
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to
order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg and Commissioners Dennis Zylla,
Barb Stimson, Michael Wigley (arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Scott
Syverson, Ed Albro, Roger Scherer (arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Chuck Dillerud, City Engineer
Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director Fred Moore, and Sr.
Clerk/Typist Denise Hutt.
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Commissioner Wigley requested a change to the August 26, 1992 minutes, Page
143, Paragraph 12 - the requirement in Condition 10 requiring a 100 percent
brick face stating "other materials, acceptable to staff, will be allowed on
the face of the buildings".
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Chairman Stulberg to approve the
August 26, 1992 minutes as amended. (Commissioners Albro and Zylla abstained)
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner Wigley gave an overview on the observed impact of bonus points,
and how it relates to Planned Unit Developments. He stated in reviewing 11
developments, he came to the following conclusion:
1. Density increases over underlying guiding occurred only in LA -1, and
averaged a 26.5% increase (e.g. 2.53 units per acre versus guiding of 2
units per acre)
2. Density increases appear to be primarily a function of the PUD structure,
not the bonus points component of the PUD ordinance.
3. Minimum lot size is impacted to a greater degree than density by the PUD
structure, but with little, if any, impact from bonus points.
Commissioner Wigley, stated -his recommendation would be to drop bonus points
completely from the Planned Unit Development ordinance.
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 9, 1992
Page 148
Director Dillerud stated that bonus points were mainly resulting from parcel
size, not extra open space or low/moderate cost housing efforts. He stated
that density ranges of the Land Use Guide Plan are an important reference
point in the PUD ordinance. For example, without a bonus point system, how
will we fairly determine whether a project should be 3 units per acre or 5
units per acre in the LA -2 classification? Residential land use classes are
expressed by our Plan in ranges. The PUD bonus point system is intended to
objectively set specific project density within that range. Without bonus
points all density decisions within the LA ranges will be. subjective - with
resulting fairness/equity issues.
Chairman Stulberg asked about the negative bonus points for Harbor Place.
Commissioner Wigley stated that Harbor Place was the only development with
negative points because of the small site size.
Director Dillerud agreed with Commissioner Wigley that the bonus points should
be addressed critically as they have had no apparent significant impact on PUD
design.
Chairman Stulberg asked if there is a way to figure out how much you can
decrease the lot size in relationship to.the underlying guiding, forgetting
about the bonus points.
Commissioner Zylla asked what criteria would be used to allow a decrease in
lot size.
Chairman Stulberg stated it could depend on site size and open space.
Commissioner Zylla stated a decrease in lot size should only be justified if
the developer dedicates open space. He asked how much decrease will be
allowed below the conventional lot size permitted by the underlying guiding.
Commissioner Scherer stated that there is hardly any grid property left in
Plymouth, and developers have a difficult time piecing properties together for
a proposed plan. He recommended 18,500 square foot lots as an average, but
not as a requirement for each lot.
Commissioner Zylla stated he would rather see a median figure used instead of
an average, but would like the lot size requirement relatively close to 18,500
square feet.
Chairman Stulberg stated that you may need to set a minimum lot size related
to the underlying guiding.
Commissioner Stimson stated that there is a problem with lot sizes being too
big, and that there should be a mix of lot sizes to provide affordable homes
in Plymouth.
Chairman Stulberg asked Terry Forbord of Lundgren Bros. Homes how big the lots
are in Churchill Farms.
Mr. Forbord stated that he suspects the average lot sizes are between 18,000
to 20,000 square feet. He stated that the vast majority of people are not
looking for large lots.
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 9, 1992
Page 149
Commissioner Stimson stated that housing and lot sizes are based on supply and
demand.
Chairman Stulberg stated by decreasing the lot sizes to 15,000 square feet, it
will not automatically reduce the sale price of the home to make it more
affordable.
Director Dillerud stated that decreasing the lot size alone is not the answer
to affordable housing.
Commissioner Zylla stated that providing affordable housing should not
override the density and lot size issues.
Commissioner Stimson stated that all lots in LA -1 should not have to meet the
required 18,500 square feet minimum.
Commissioner Zylla stated that the opportunity for diverse lot sizes is why
there is LA -2, LA -3, and LA -4 guiding-- where the underlying lot size minimums
are less than 18,500.
Mr. Forbord stated that in Plymouth, the discussion of a proposed development
is always based on lot sizes. He stated that a decrease in lot size allows
the developer to generate the revenue that provides the amenities that
potential buyers want. He stated that the decrease in lot size gives the
developer greater flexibility if they need it.
Joe Damagala stated that the lot size will not have much of an impact on the
sale price of the homes.
Director Dillerud stated that density and lot size are not necessarily the
same. He stated that if you can have most any lot size requirements with a
given density. Density impacts City infrastructure - how it works, while lot
size impacts street scape - how it looks.
Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 8:00 p.m., reconvened at 8:04 p.m.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 1993-1997
Chairman Stulberg introduced Public Works Director Fred Moore.
Director Moore gave an overview of the projects that have been added to the
Capital Improvements Program. He stated that the City annually updates the
Capital Improvements Program.
Chairman Stulberg asked if there were any requests to move projects up.
Director Moore replied that there were requests from BDI Development and
Lundgren Bros.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Peter Pflaum of Lundgren Bros.
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 9, 1992
Page 150
Mr. Pflaum requested that the sanitary sewer project of Northwest Trunk
Sewer - District NW -19 be moved up from 1995 to 1994. He stated that they
need to know in advance to have the Soo Line property available for
development by 1994. He stated that they can only bring a Concept Plan to the
Commission now, and if the request is moved up to 1994, they could bring a
final plan to the Commission in 1993. The homes would then be available for
sale in the fall of 1994.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Rick Murray from BDI Development.
Mr. Murray stated that BDI Development is requesting that the trunk sewer
serving the area north of County Road 9 and west of Peony Lane be moved up
from 1995 to 1993 - 1994 at the latest.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Bev Kottas of 3380 Sycamore Lane.
Ms. Kottas requested that the stop light at Fernbrook and Harbor Lane be
installed as soon as possible. Her concern is the heavy traffic and vehicles
pulling out on to Fernbrook Lane.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Russell King of 10000 South Shore Drive.
Mr. King stated he would like new trees planted along South Shore Drive
because of the noise and the traffic generated from the industrial area. He
stated that he would like to see this done immediately as the Park -and
Recreation Advisory Committee has recommended $7,000 be allocated in the CTP
to this project.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Bridget Jodell of 10100 South Shore Drive.
Ms. Jodell stated that she also would like trees planted along South Shore
Drive because of the noise and water runoff. She asked what year this project
had been recommended for.
Chairman Stulberg replied that the project is slated for 1993.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Terry Forbord.
Mr. Forbord stated the Soo Line property has a very high water table requiring
extensive and time consuming design efforts, and that the sanitary sewer
project should be moved up to 1994.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that the signal for Harbor Lane and Fernbrook
Lane is in the Capital Improvements Program for 1992.
Director Moore stated that before the signal would be installed, the widening
of Fernbrook has to take place, to ensure the proper turn lanes. He stated
that design work for the signal is being done, and that a decision will have
to be made by the City Council to try and move the project along. He stated
that this project may be started in the Spring of 1993.
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 9, 1992
Page 151
Chairman Stulberg asked Director Moore for comments on the NW Trunk Sewer -
District NW 19th sanitary sewer project.
Director Moore stated that the City has not started the environmental study
for Schmidt Lake Road - an important activity required prior to sewer service.
He stated that there are too many unknowns at this time to move the project
up
Chairman Stulberg asked if it would possible to move it up one year.
Director Moore responded that the alignment study and environmental worksheet
would need to de done first.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the developer helped, by doing the environmental
worksheet, if that would speed up the process.
Director Moore stated that the developer could do the worksheet but that would
not speed up the process.
Commissioner Wigley stated that if the City does not have to do the
environmental assessment then the request to move the project up to 1994 would
be an achievable date.
Director Moore stated the landscaping on South Shore Drive is recommended for
1993.
Chairman Stulberg asked if it could be moved up to the fall of 1992 as it
would be better for planting.
Director Dillerud stated that the funds would not be available for this fall.
Commissioner Albro asked if the Zachary Lane /E. Medicine Lk. Blvd. - 36th
Ave. to Medicine Ridge Rd. project is being doe so that Zachary Lane can be
widened. He stated that Zachary Lane should not be widened because of the two
schools in the area.
Director Moore responded that Zachary Lane traffic warrants for a four lane
road north of 36th Avenue North. He stated that the major traffic generators
are from the junior high and high school. He stated that this project is in
the Capital Improvements Program for 1993.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Scherer to approve the
Capital Improvements Program 1993-1997.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Albro to move up the
Sanitary Sewer project for Northwest Truck Sewer - District NW -19th to 1994.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote.
LAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS LAKE (92067)
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 9, 1992
Page 152
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for
an amended MPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Lot
division/Consolidation and reductions in common open space located at the
southeast corner of Vicksburg Lane North and 18th Avenue North.
Director Dillerud gave an overview of the September 1, 1992 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced the petitioner, Larry Laukka.
Mr. Laukka stated that he concurs with the September 1, 1992 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Audrey Havriliak of 1465 Terraceview Lane North.
Ms. Havriliak stated that the proposed Lot 4 is wider than was disclosed to
her when she bought her property. She stated it would be taking away footage
from her property.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Steve Chaplin of 15705 17th Avenue North.
Mr. Chaplin stated that the homeowners association should be compensated by
Laukka for the open space that is being taken away.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Loomis of 1515 Weston Lane.
Mr. Loomis stated that he is being infringed upon by the new developments
causing water run-offs and flooding of his property and adjoining property
owners. He stated that the holding pond in Outlot A has not been activated.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Norm Peterson of 15605 17th Place North.
Mr. Peterson stated he is concerned with the proposed development and that the
lots would be at a higher elevation than his property, thus causing potential
flooding.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Laukka responded that Ms. Havriliak's lot line on the title has not
changed, as there was an error in drawing of the fence line on the Site Plan.
Mr. Laukka stated in actuality, Ms. Havriliak will gain five feet of yard
space along the southwest corner of her property because the fence will tie to
the southeast corner of the house west of her - when built.
Chairman Stulberg assured Ms. Havriliak that nothing will change on her
property lot line.
Mr. Laukka stated that Outlot D has been used for depository of excess
materials, and that this fall the materials will moved.
Mr. Peterson asked if a swale could be built to accommodate for the difference
in elevation.
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Planning Commission Minutes-�--�'( �-
September 9, 1992
Page 153
Director Dillerud suggested that Mr. Peterson contact City Engineer Faulkner
to look at the drainage plans.
City Engineer Faulkner commented that the holding pond in Outlot A is metered,
and suggested that Mr. Loomis contact him to go over the plans.
MOTION by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to recommend
approval of the request by Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for an Amended MPUD
Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Lot
Division/Consolidation and reductions in common open space located at the
southeast corner of Vicksburg Lane North and 18th Avenue North, subject to all
conditions listed in the September 1, 1992 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote.
LAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS LAKE (92071)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for
an amended Mixed Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use
Permit, and, Final Plat for Parkers Lake North 8th Addition located at the
southeast of the intersection of 18th Avenue North and Terraceview Lane North.
Director Dillerud gave an overview of the September 1, 1992 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Larry Laukka, Mr. Miles Lindberg, Ms. Audrey
Havriliak, Mr. Steve Chaplin, Mr. Tom Loomis, and Mr. Norm Peterson.
They all declined to comment as they spoke on the previous public hearing for
Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Syverson to recommend
approval of the request by Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for an Amended Mixed
Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit, and
Final Plat for Parkers Lake North Addition located at southeast of the
intersection of 18th Avenue North and Terraceview Lane North, subject to all
conditions listed in the September 1, 1992 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote.
DIAMOND GUS ENTERPRISES, INC. (92074)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Diamond Gus Enterprises, Inc. for
a Conditional Use Permit for a 1,460 square foot Class II restaurant located
in the Oakwood Square Shopping Center located at the southeast corner of
County Road 101 and County Road 6.
Chairman Stulberg waived the overview of the August 31, 1992 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 9:46 p.m. so the petitioner could have
time to review the August 31, 1992 staff report. Reconvene at 9:50 p.m.
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 9, 1992
Page 154
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dave Johnson and Tim Johnson, the petitioner.
Mr. Tim Johnson stated that he concurs with the staff report.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one
present to speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to recommend
approval of the request by Diamond Gus Enterprises, Inc. for a Conditional Use
Permit for a 1,460 square foot Class II restaurant located in the Oakwood
Square Shopping Center located on the southeast corner of County Road 101 and
County Road 6, subject to the conditions listed in the August 31, 1992 staff
report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote.
Meeting Adjourned 9:58 p.m.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
Wayzata, Minnesota =;
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting - August 10, 1992
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District Regular Meeting
284 was held on Monday, August 10, 1992, 7:30 p.m. in the board room of
the Administration Building pursuant to due notice. The meeting was
broadcast live on cable television Plymouth Channels 59/67 and Wayzata
Channel 8, and delayed broadcast on Minnetonka Channel 35.
Board Chair Paul Landry called the meeting to order and Board Clerk Mary Roll Call
Smith called the roll. The following School Board members were present:
Mr. John C. Dettloff, Mrs. Patricia L. Gleason, Mrs. Debra L. Jamrogiewicz,
Mr. Paul L. Landry, Mrs. Mary H. Smith, Mrs. Marilu Theodore, and Dr.
David R. Landswerk, Ex Officio. Board member absent: Mr. Howard B.
Casmey.
Others present: Bruce R. Halgren, Jerry Vogt, Lucille M. Balombiny, Jay
Maxwell (SUN -SAILOR), Patty MacDonald (WEEKLY NEWS), Gary
Kipling, John Waight, Grace McGarvie, Laura Booth, Doug O'Brien, Jeff
Watkins, Lenore Watkins, Anna Watkins, Cory Watkins, Barry Watkins,
Karen Peters, Deb Mossefin, Mary Faltesek, and cable television crew: Tim.
Pattrin.
The following motions and resolutions were acted on by the School Board:
Mrs. Smith presented the minutes for approval. Mrs. Gleason reported an Minutes:
error in the motion maker and seconder on page 11 of the July 13, 1992, July 13, IM
minutes. The correction was noted. July 27, 1992
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mrs. Theodore to approve
the minutes of the Board of Education Organizational Meeting of July 13,
1992, and Special Meeting of July 27, 1992, as corrected. The motion passed
unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent.
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mr. Dettloff to approve Agenda
the agenda as submitted. The motion passed unanimously by those present on Approval
a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent.
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Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - August 10, 1992
Superintendent David Landswerk recommended the employment of Laura T.
Booth as Executive Director of Human Resource Services at an annual salary
of $70,000. Laura has a B.A. degree in Business Management from Michigan
State University and received her Juris Doctorate from Hamline University
School of Law in St.Paul. For the past five years Ms. Booth has been
employed as an attorney with the Minneapolis law firm of Rider, Bennett,
Eagan, and Arundel. Laura, her husband, and two children reside in
Minneapolis. Board Chair Landry introduced Ms. Booth, who was present at
the meeting.
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mrs. Theodore to approve
the employment of Laura T. Booth as Executive Director of Human Resource
Services for the period of August 17, 1992, through June 30, 1993, at a salary
of $59,231, annual salary of $70,000, and with the fringe benefits available to
other District administrators. The motion passed unanimously by those present
on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent.
Dr. Landswerk reported that the tentative agreement with the Wayzata
Principals Association (W.P.A.) for the two-year period July 1, 1992, through
June 30, 1994, was tabled by the School Board at the July 27, 1992, special
meeting, and discussed at the work session. The settlement fell within the
guidelines established by the Board, and the Administration recommended
approval. The W.P.A. membership ratified the tentative agreement on
Tuesday, July 21.
A motion was made by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz and seconded by Mrs. Gleason to
approve the Master Agreement with the Wayzata Principals Association for.
the period July 1, 1992, through June 30, 1994, as recommended. The motion
passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent.
(A cost analysis of the Master Agreement is attached to the official copy of the
Board minutes.)
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Minutes
Page 2
Employment of
Executive Director
of Human Resource
Services
Booth, Laura T.
Wayzata Principals
Association - Master
Contract
1992-1994
Sunset Hill Elementary School Principal Gary Kipling, representing the Class Class Size Task
Size Task Force, reported on the recommendations, emphasized that the Task Force Report and
Force tried to be fiscally responsible with its recommendations, and answered Recommendations
questions.
Board discussion included: parents could transfer their child to a school with
a smaller class size as long as they agreed to provide transportation; creative
solutions to large class sizes would be sought (multi-age groupings, combina-
tion
ombingtion classes, etc.) before considering the addition of staff; enrollment growth
at Greenwood had not produced a space problem as yet, but the situation would
have to be monitored. Board Chair Landry commented that District revenues
would not go up if an increase in elementary enrollment was offset by a
decrease at the secondary level.
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Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - August 10, 1992
Minutes
Page 3
Mrs. Theodore, on behalf of the Board, thanked the Task Force members, and
Class Size Task
stated that with state aid frozen and the ability to levy additional funding
Force Report and
capped, we needed to be proactive in addressing issues with a financial impact.
Recommendations
(continued)
A motion was made by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz and seconded by Mrs. Theodore to
accept the report and recommendations of the Class Size Task Force and direct
the Administration to implement the recommendations. The motion passed
unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent. (A copy
of the recommendations is attached.)
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mrs. Theodore to approve Finance and
the following Finance and Business Services recommendations. Business Services
Authorize payment of: Disbursements
- General Checking, July 1992 .................. $ 1,654,390.71
- Wire Transfer, June 1992 ................... 24,305,494.81
(Copies of the disbursement lists are attached to the official copy of the
Board minutes.)
- Receive for review the Student Activity Reports for May and June 1992 Financial Reports
(The Student Activity Reports are attached to the official copy of the Board
minutes.)
- Accept the following gifts for the purposes designated: Gifts
Amount: Donated by: Purr .se:
$ 50.00 Edward L. and Martha H. Blood String Program
$ 300.00 Banyan Ltd. Odyssey of the Mind
The motion to approve the Finance and Business Services recommendations
passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent.
Jerry Vogt, Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, presented an Investment Activity
Investment Activity Semiannual Report, which detailed investment activities for Semiannual Report
the second half of the 1991-92 fiscal year and provided a recap of the full year
of investment activities for 1991-92. No Board action was required.
Mr. Vogt reported that the transportation manager had researched a number of Edulog Computerized
computer softwarethardware systems in an attempt to find a combination which Bus Routing/
best lent itself to effectiveness and efficiency in student transportation Attendance Boundary
scheduling and routing. The Administration recommended the purchase of the System
Edulog system which offered the best choice for this type of operation. The
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Edulog.
Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - August 10, 1992
A motion was* made by Mr. Dettloff and seconded by Mrs. Gleason to approve
the two phase Edulog Systems procurement and implementation plan as
follows:
Phase I Purchase hardware and basic transportation software and
licensing
Phase II Purchase boundary planning software and have TIES
conduct training
Phase I
Phase II
1992-93
1993-94
$30,000
20,100
$50,100
The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey
was absent.
Mr. Vogt reported the State Legislature restored in 1992 Law tax levy
authority for late activity busing, allowing up to 2 % of the regular transporta-
tion costs for such services. The Administration recommended that the School
Board approve reinstatement of the four late activity buses at the secondary
level for the 1992-93 school year. The Board asked the Administration to
emphasize that these late activity buses are being restored because of a change
by the State Legislature granting districts the ability to levy the funding.
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mr. Dettloff to authorize
the Administration to reinstate the four late activity buses at the secondary level
for the 1992-93 school year. The motion passed unanimously by those present
on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Dettloff and seconded by Mrs. Theodore to
approve the following Human Resource Services recommendations:
Request for Leave of Absence Without Pay
Debora Brooks -Golden, Science Teacher at Wayzata East Junior High
School, for the 1992-93 school year
Employment
Jenny Fritz, .2 Mathematics Teacher at Wayzata East Junior High School,
(BA +15 Step 7, $6,009)
The motion to approve the Human Resource Services recommendations passed
unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent.
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Minutes
Page 4
Edulog Computerized
Bus Routing/
Attendance Boundary
System
(continued)
Late Activity Buses
at Secondary Level
Human Resource
Services
Leave of Absence
Without Pay
Brooks -Golden, Debora
Employment
Fritz, Jenny
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Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - August 10, 1992
Dr. Landswerk reported that at the July 13, 1992, Organizational Meeting, the
School Board tabled designation of the official attorney pending review of legal
costs. While discussions on legal services and associated costs were still being
held with the Faegre & Benson law firm, the Administration recommended the
Board designate them as the official attorney and again reserve the right to seek
and consult with other law firms under special circumstances. This action did
not obligate the Board, but provided the Administration with the authority to
utilize and compensate the firm for such ongoing items as the sale of the
Plymouth Creek properties, negotiations, etc. Superintendent Landswerk
indicated he expected to report back at the next Board meeting regarding the
legal fees discussion.
A motion was made by Mr. Dettloff and seconded by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz to
designate the law firm of Faegre & Benson as the official attorney for Wayzata
Independent School District 284 for the 1992-1993 school year, and reserve the
right to seek and consult with other law firms under special circumstances.
The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey
was absent.
Minutes
Page 5
Designation of
Official Attorney
Mr. Vogt reported that at the July 13 Organizational Meeting, the School Official Depository
Board approved designation of official depositories and investment service Smith Barney,
firms. The Administration recommended approval of one additional investment Harris Upham & Co.
Inc.
service firm.
Board member Mary Smith introduced the CORPORATE AUTHORIZA-
TION RESOLUTION designating Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co., Inc.
as an official depository for investment purposes, moved its adoption, and
waived its reading. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly
seconded by Board member John Dettloff, and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof. Debra Jamrogiewicz, Paul Landry, Mary
Smith, Marilu Theodore, John Dettloff, Patricia Gleason; and the following
voted against the same: no one; whereupon said resolution passed unanimously
by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey was absent. (A copy of the
corporate authorization resolution is attached to the official copy of the Board
minutes.)
OTHER BUSINESS Other Business
Other business that came before the School Board included the following:
Honored Jeff Watkins, Communications Teacher at Wayzata West Junior
High School, as the August 1992 "Employee of the Month."
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Regular Meeting - August 10, 1992
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Page 6
Heard Board Chair Landry read a letter received from Dr. Beverly Other Business
Borgstrom, newly hired Principal of Gleason Lake Elementary School. In (continue
the letter, Dr. Borgstrom expressed appreciation for the "opportunity to be
a part of this educational community, sharing the commitment to provide
quality education for all of our students."
There being no additional business before the School Board, a motion was Adjourn
made by Mr. Dettloff and seconded by Mrs. Gleason to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Casmey
was absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Attachments: Class Size Task Force Recommendations
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MEMO TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REPORT
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
Board of Education
David R. Landswerk, Superintendent
Class Size Task Force
August 5, 1992
CLASS SIZE TASK FORCE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
With growing concerns regarding the effect of budget reductions on class sizes, the School
Board, in Spring 1992, directed the Administration to form a Class Size Task Force. The Task
Force charge was to study discrepancies between adopted class size averages and actual student
enrollment, monitor student enrollment and class size growth from June 1992 through October
15, 1992, and provide the Board with a report and recommendations.
Task Force membership consists of the following three parents selected by the PTSO Liaison
Council, three teachers selected by the Wayzata Education Association, and three administrators
selected by the Superintendent:
Parents
Pat Dahlen
Mike McDonald
Pat Spencer
Staff
Jim Hebeisen
Nancy Neal
Sue Billings
Administration
Bruce Halgren
Gary Kipling
John Waight
The following topics were discussed at the past three meetings of the Task Force:
a) Enrollment and staffing information
b) Possible solutions for dealing with discrepancies between adopted
class size guidelines and actual enrollment
c) Financial implications associated with possible solutions
d) Development of recommendations to the School Board
The next Task Force meeting is scheduled for August 24.
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CLASS SIZE TASK FORCE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE 2
RECONayIENDATIONS
The following recommendations are for School Board consideration as policy directives for the
1992-93 academic year:
1. Class size will be addressed as a districtwide issue and funds will not be accepted from
individual school buildings to address their discrepancies between class size guidelines and
actual enrollment.
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Following approval of these recommendations, neither students nor staff will be moved
from one building to another to solve class size problems.
Half-time teachers will not be assigned at the elementary level due to the impact on class
size during that portion of the day they are not at work.
Designate the following schools and grades, identified by the Task Force, as needing
additional staff (listed in priority order):
Greenwood
- Kindergarten
Greenwood
- First Grade
Oakwood
- Primary
Greenwood
- Fifth and Sixth Combination Grade
Immediately assign the two budgeted contingency elementary staff to the schools and
grade levels identified in recommendation #4.
Before requesting additional elementary staff, creative staffing patterns (multi-age
groupings, combination classes, etc.) will be considered.
When student enrollment exceeds District projections by 15 students at the elementary
level, a staff member will be hired and assigned to a prioritized problem area.
When student enrollment exceed District projections by 3_ students at the secondary level,
the equivalent of a .2 teacher will be hired and assigned to a prioritized problem area.
Since secondary schools have less flexibility in adjusting staffing at this late date, they
will be given the option of hiring assistants in lieu of additional teachers.
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Wayzata, Minnesota
COMPARISON OF PROJECTED AND ACTUAL K-12 ENROLLMENT
08/05/92
GRADE PROJECTED ACTUAL DIFFERENCE
TOTAL R 580 573 <7>
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616
629
13
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626
652
26
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599
589
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591
596
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596
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3656
17
7
564
574
10
8
549
547
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9
557
538
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TOTAL 7-9
1670
1659
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10
551
555
4
11
489
498
9
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547
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Minutes of the Meeting of August 20, 1992
Call to Order:
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order at 11:40 AM, Thursday,
August 20, 1992, at the Minneapolis Golf Club by Acting Chairman Fred Moore.
Roll Call:
Crystal.
Commissioner Bill Monk
Golden Valley:
Commissioner Ed Silberman
Medicine Lake:
Commissioner John OToole Engineer: Len Kremer
Minneapolis:
Commissioner Marvin Hoshaw
Minnetonka:
Commissioner David Sonnenberg Counsel: Curt Pearson
New Hope:
Alternate Commissioner Dan Donahue
Plymouth:
Commissioner Fred Moore Recorder: Elaine Anderson
Robbinsdale:
Commissioner Jerome Ruffenach
St. Louis Park:
Commissioner Don Rye
Approval or Correction of Minutes:
It was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Rye that theJuly 16 minutes be approved
Carried unanimously.
Financial Statements:
Mr. Silberman presented the Treasurer's Report as of August 20, 1992, showing a checking account
balance of $31,385.80, an investment balance of $311,683.21, a construction account balance of
$1,689,537.13 plus the $5,000 which is earmarked for Medicine Lake, and a construction escrow
account balance held by Minneapolis totaling $480,150 (as of July 1, 1992). The Commission also
holds $40,153.93 (as of July 16, 1992) (Minneapolis Clean Water Fund 0005400189) to pay for a
water pollution study in Minneapolis. The treasurer's report was filed for audit.
Presentation of Invoices for Payment:
It was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg that the Barr Engineering
Company invoice for services and expenses for the period June 28 through August 1, 1992, totaling
$13,122.19 be approved for payment subject to arithmetical verification. Carried unanimously.
Communications:
Acting Chairman: Acting Chairman Moore reported that he had no communications to present.
Counsel
1. Mr. Pearson had received a copy of a letter from the Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, to the Division
Office wherein they recommended full credit of $2,100,000 for Wirth Park.
Mr. Pearson, Mr. Kremer, and Mr. Lawrence, ourappraiser, had met with the Corps twice and
had prepared a revision.
The Corps office has stated that, while the appraisal still doesn't meet the regulations in a couple
of areas, they are recommending approval.
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2. Mr. Pearson has had a communication from the National League of Cities. Apparently they have
become aware of what is happening as a result of the Clean Water Act and the stormwater
mandates relating to permits and construction. They estimate it will cost a trillion dollars a year
and large yearly assessments and state that there needs to be reconsideration of these mandates.
3. Mr. Pearson reported that the Golden Valley Country Club is having a meeting of the Board of
Directors this noon. He, Mr. Kremer, and Mr. Spychalla have worked with the Club
management and have appeared before the membership during the past month If the Club
decides not to take action regarding the easements and project approval, seven homes will not get
relief unless the City of Golden Valley would decide to take floodproofmg action. Mr. Moore
suggested that when the decision is made, Golden Valley should be notified so that they don't
come back to us at a later date regarding the Club's decision. A discussion regarding other
modifications of the original Flood Control Plan followed Mr. Pearson believed that the
floodproofing downstream of Highway 100 had been included in the 1976 document, and it was
his recollection that the Corps had taken the floodproofing of these seven homes out of the plan
Mr. Silberman thought thlt,-since this flood protection was part of the approval at the 1976 Public
Hearing, there ought to be another Public Hearing to delete it. He also thought that the decision to
not floodproof about 20 houses east of Highway 100 should have been subject to a Public
Hearing.
After discussion, it was suggested that staff prepare a chronology of events and recommend a
course of action.
4. Markwood-Edgewood status. The Corps has presented an operation and maintenance manual for
the project. The City of Crystal has a copy and Mr. Pearson delivered the Commission's copy to
Mr. Kremer.
Commissioners:
Mr. Silberman asked what publicity we are getting out regarding Non -Point Pollution. He said he
would like to see this information in City newsletters.
Mr. Silberman said that we require cities to use their lakes in certain ways. He asked if cities have
plans for their own lakes. Mr. Kremer replied that the cities are going through that process now.
After the process is completed, the cities will decide whether or not it is practical.
Engineer:
1. Mr. Kremer had met with the Metropolitan Council regarding water quality implementation
strategy. The Metropolitan Council has decided they need to require adoption of minimum
standards for comprehensive plans to improve water quality. Mr. Kremer described the design
standards. Mr. Moore commented that these are all listed but are not required. After further
discussion, Mr. Moore asked Mrs. Anderson to place Non -Point Pollution on the agenda for the
October meeting.
2. Application for revision of the notch at Wirth Park. Mr. Kremer said the DNR has issued its
amended permit. Some Corps of Engineers environmental people are arguing that if it is lowered
it will reduce the amount of wetland near the golf course. Mr. Hoshaw says Minneapolis is ready
to act but is just waiting for Mr. Kremer to get back to them.
3. Mr. Kremer commented that the Westbrook Road permits will be issued The Corps of Engineers
has written for additional information regarding the Commission's Central Park Pond project.
They are concerned about impact on wetlands. The Commission has to decide how far to go.
The Corps has asked for a description of the wetland types and conditions where we are
proposing to excavate as well as a description of where we hope to dispose of materials. Mr.
Kremer suggested that we respond to the Corps that to our knowledge no permit is required
although we are requesting data. The consensus was that this letter should be written shortly.
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4. Mr. Kremer had received a communication from the Board of Water and Soil Resources
requesting that detailed records be kept of any LGU recommendation and expenditures. This
would be helpful to the Board in asking the legislature for appropriations for implementing rules
when they have been passed.
New Business: None.
Old Business:
1. To Charge or Not To Charge for Permits. This had been tabled at the July meeting. Acting
Chairman Moore stated that he was not in favor of charging for permits. He mentioned that two
watersheds in Plymouth have the city submit the application for permits. Mr. Hoshaw said he
was assuming we were not talking big dollars and that it would be better to put the onus back to
the city. Mr. Ruffenach suggested that as long as it was working reasonably well, we should
leave it the way it is. Mr. Silberman replied that it would get more difficult to finance later on.
Mr. Monk expressed concern as to how we would structure this .to. -come back to the Commission.
He wondered whether or not the cities would do the billing and how the Commission would then
get the money. Mr. Kremer replied that, for example, in the Medina situation the developer would
pay for it. After some further discussion, Mr. Monk said he would not be in favor of charging.
Mr. Sonnenberg said that the Minnehaha Watershed does not charge any fees for the city. Mr.
Moore suggested that we wait until the first local plan comes in. Mr. Silberman asked if we
should discuss how clear we are about developers directly contacting the engineer. Mr. Moore
said he had been comfortable with it just the way it has been handled. Mr. Kremer said that 75%
of referrals from the cities go directly to some other staff person. Mr. Kremer said we could
ensure that the plan has been submitted to the community previously by requesting city comments
with the plan submittal. Mr. Rye suggested transmittal letters and said that most of them he has
seen come in with multiple copies which have been prepared by the developers' consultant. It
was suggested by Mr. Rye that Mr. Kremer could request that any plans be sent by the respective
city. No action was taken. The consensus seemed to be to leave it the way it is at the present
time.
2. There was some discussion as to when the hearing originally planned for August 27 should be
held. The topic was to be recreational uses and water quality controls for lakes and streams. It
was decided to set the date for October 29 to enable cities to publish it in their newsletters.
Report of Engineering Administrative Actions Since the Last Meeting
1. Pine Creek: Plymouth. A revised grading, drainage and erosion control plan. Reviewed and
approved
2. NSP-Hollydale Substation: Plymouth. A grading, drainage and erosion control plan Reviewed
and approved-
3.
pproved3. Bridlewood Farm Phase 3: Plymouth. A revised grading, draining and erosion control plan
Reviewed and approved.
4. 4925 Bassett Creek Road: Golden Valley. A rip rap protection plan along Bassett Creek.
Reviewed and approved
5. 1840 Major Drive: Golden Valley. A plan for a proposed deck and porch at a home adjacent to
Sweeney Lake. Reviewed and approved
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6. Carlson Co. Parking Lot Expansion: Plymouth. A grading, drainage and erosion control plan
was reviewed. A letter requesting erosion control modifications was prepared. Revised plan
submitted. Approved administratively.
7. 2231 Lee Avenue North: Golden Valley. A four -season porch addition plan was reviewed for a
home adjacent to Bassett Creek, Approved
Adjournment
It was moved by Mr. Rye and seconded by Mr. Donahue that the meeting adjourn. Acting Chairman
Moore adjourned the meeting at 1:33 PM.
Fred Moore, Acting Chairman
Donald Rye, Secretary
Elaine Anderson, Recorder
Date:
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FEOERAL I.D. NUMBER 41-0160277
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: September 25, 1992
TO: All Police Personnel
FROM Craig C. Gerdes - Public Safety Director
SUBJECT: STAFF CHANGES
The following administrative changes will be effective Monday,
September 28, 1992.
Lieutenant Paulson is appointed to the position
of Commander of Professional Standards, and
while assigned to this position he will hold
the rank of Captain.
Lieutenant Saba is assigned to the Patrol
Division.
Captain Paulson (Professional Standards), Lieutenant Saba
(Patrol), Sergeant Ward (Investigations) and Steve Correll
(Support Services) will all report directly to the Director of
Public Safety.
CCG/sb
cc: Frank Boyles - Acting City Manager
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September 21, 1992
Mr. Bob Renner
Municipal Legislative Commission
1500 Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL POSITION WTTH RESPECT TO LOCAL
GOVERNMENTAL TRUST FUND
Dear Mr. Renner:
At our August 31 meeting, the Plymouth City Council considered adoption of a resolution which would
support a constitutional amendment to preserve the integrity of the Local Government Trust Fund.
Ultimately, we decided not to adopt the resolution. While the Plymouth City Council endorses
preservation and funding of the Local Government Trust Fund as a stable ongoing source of funding for
local government assistance, we are concerned about the use of a constitutional amendment to accomplish
this objective.
Plymouth is prepared to work with the Municipal Legislative Commission to achieve preservation and
continued funding for the Local Government Trust Fund by means other than a constitutional
amendment. Only if such measures fail would the City Council be prepared to consider an amendment to
the State constitution.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman Joy Tierney
Mayor Councilmember
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Edson
Councilmember
Maria Vasiliou
Councilmember
Carole Helliwell
Councilmember
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
PATRICK D. McGOWAN
Assistant Minority Leader
Senator 48th District
129 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
(612) 296-2159
Home:
12231 -69th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(612) 425-8758
September 23, 1992
Senate
State of Minnesota
The Honorable Kim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447 .
Dear Mayor-Be-rgmr-,:::--;,�.
Thank you for your recent letter requesting legislative
assistance with the geese overpopulation problem in Plymouth.
While doorknocking, I also received this same complaint from a
constituent in Maple Grove. In investigating our options'
regarding this matter, I was given the same information you
mentioned in your letter regarding the relocation program, etc.
The Department of Natural Resources also mentioned that Maple
Grove has found the urban hunting season to helpful in
controlling their geese overpopulation problem.
In response to your specific request for state financial
ssistance, I have to be up front and say I believe the most
realistic solution is an urban hunting season. Unfortunately,
with the state facing an estimated budget shortfall of $1.5
billion in fiscal years 194-195, I see little chance that the
Legislature will approve any funding for geese control.
If I can be of any other assistance with this matter, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely
Sena or Patrick D. McGowan
Assistant Minority Leader
cc: John Edson, Councilmember
Carole Helliwell, Councilmember
Joy Tierney, Councilmember
Maria Vasiliou, Councilmember
COMMITTEES: Judiciary • Gaming Regulation • Elections and Ethics • Finance
s SERVING: Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Hanover, Hassan Township, Loretto
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September 23, 1992
CITY C
PLYMOUTH -
Mr. Jerome Begin
5635 Vicksburg Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: COTTONWOOD PLAZA RETAINING WALL
Dear Jerome:
At our September 22 meeting, you stated that you want to work directly with me to
resolve this issue and minimize attorney involvement. You also indicated your
willingness to construct the retaining wall once the road is built.
I would be glad to work directly with you to resolve this issue. As I see it, there are
three important facts: 1.) The signed site improvement agreement between us states
that you were to have built a retaining wall. 2.) Dirt from the Cottonwood Plaza
property is encroaching on someone else's property. 3.) The City does not have full
control on when Xenium Lane is to be constructed.
In light of these facts we have discussed two options. The first option was to have you
build the wall now. Your concern was that you did not want to build and finance a 30
foot tall wall if a 10 foot tall wall is all that is needed once the road is built. To help
you make this decision we asked that the consulting engineer include in his study an
estimate of the wall's height once the road is completed. The engineer has advised us
that the wall will be about 12 feet high by 300 feet long if constructed with the street.
The other option is to enter into an agreement with the City which assures that the wall
will be built when the roadway is installed and protects the City from all liability which
may arise in the meantime as a result of the fact that the retaining wall has not been
constructed and there is an encroachment on the adjacent property.
To accomplish these ends the agreement would require:
1. A hold harmless from you protecting the City against any form of claim for
encroachment or injury caused by the fact that the slope is not retained and
encroaches onto the adjacent property.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. Jerome Begin
September 25, 1992
Page 2
2. Payment of city attorney bills which have been incurred on this subject
subsequent execution of the site agreement (current amount is $16,000 -
$18,000). These costs would have not been incurred by the City had the wall
been built in accordance with the site agreement.
3. Agree to provide a letter of credit in the amount of $90,000 to be used to pay
for the construction of the wall once the road is constructed. Actual
construction could be accomplished by the City's contractor or your forces
using city specifications. The unused funds together with the accumulated
interest will be returned to you once the wall has been constricted.
Jerome, I am sensitive to attorney charges too. Before I ask the City Attorney to draft
an agreement which includes the above provisions I need to know that you will execute
it.
If you are willing to enter into an agreement with the provisions set forth above, please
confirm by signing and returning this letter to me. I will then ask the City Attorney to
prepare an agreement for our execution. I believe that the " City Council will approve
an agreement as I have outlined above.
I hope we are able to put this matter behind us by preparing and executing an
agreement which will meet our mutual needs. Call me at 550-5013 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
cc: Bob Meller, City Attorney
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Mayor and City Council
S.F. 10/2/92
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September 21, 1992
CITY
IiY OF
PLYMOUTH -
Mr. Jerry Fisher
Orchids Limited
4630 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: TREE PRESERVATION
Dear Jerry:
At our recent meeting you had some ideas about how trees and natural areas might be
preserved for the future. If you have specific suggestions, I would appreciate your
committing them to writing and sharing them with me. I will then provide this
information to the City Council.
Thanks agains for your attendance at this meeting and for your interest in preserving
the natural resources of our community.
Sincerely,
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
cc: Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
Councilmembers
Chuck Dillerud, Planning Director.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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MICHAEL O. FREEMAN 2 °"""v°Z (612) 348-5550
COUNTYATTORNEY = A j T.D.D. (612) 348-6015
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OFFICE OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY
2000 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
September 21, 1992
Laurie Rauenhorst
Plymouth City Clerk
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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Re: Campaign Sign Location of Todd Van Dellen
C.A. File No. I-0074-92
Dear Ms. Rauenhorst:
In response to your letter of September 2, 1992, this
office investigated the matter of the Todd Van Dellen campaign
sign located on the northwest corner of Northwest Boulevard and
County Road 9 in the city of Plymouth. The political candidate,
Todd Van Dellen, was contacted regarding the possible placement
of the sign on corporate property in violation of state law. Mr.
Van Dellen stated that he had permission to put the sign at that
location and that he had received permission from Ryan
Construction.
Mr. Van Dellen recontacted Ryan Construction to
determine whether -it was corporate property or limited
partnership property. The property itself is owned by a limited
partnership and not a corporation,•and therefore is not in
violation of state law.
This office contacted the property manager for Ryan
Construction and confirmed that the property on which the sign is
located is indeed limited partnership property, and that Mr. Van
Dellen had received permission to place his sign at that
location.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Laurie Rauenhorst
September 21, 1992
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Based on this' information, this office will be taking no
further action concerning this complaint.
JAF:cn
cc: Todd Van Dellen
[Spmeec.Election.AH6]
Sincerely,
MICHAEL -O. FREEMAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY
L
mes A. Faber
Assistant County Attorney
348-4527
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Tony L. Chen, 5605 Lawndale Plymouth MN 55446, Tel. 612-559-0604, 425-2146
Sept.21 , 92
Mr. John Bo j11y, Assistant City Attorney, City of Plymouth ;; ~
Best & Flanagan
3500 IDS Center
80 S. 8 th St.
Mpls, MN 55402-2113
Re: Broken fence / Animal at large, Citation 392-047013-9
Dear John
Your letter of 09/17/92 was received by me,
This letter advices you that Tony L. Chen objects to City's
improper request to continue -for dismissal for one year for the citation
mentioned above. Chen requests City to dismiss the citation, withiout any
condition.
In the year of 1992, the 31st day of Aug. the City Police
Chief and City Manager agreessively pushed and prepared for the
denial of Chen's request to appoint a City Fence Viewer's position
to review the above mentioned fence dispute because the appointment
of City Fence Viewer will creat a chaos in City's law enforcement.
Fence Viewer's job is to review the validity of above mentioned citation.
Police Chief was vigorously added by City Manager, and Counsel,
and provided with more than ample opportunity to offer any evidence
at the hearing, which covered several hearing sessions.
Police Chief expressively stated at the hearing that citation is based
on the police's assessment that :
1. It is Chen's broken fence that caused the animal at large in Knutson's
property.
2. City expects Chen to fix up the fence.
3. City cited Chen for animal at large in Knutson's property.
Chen denied and contested the above citation, made a written requests
City to appoint a Fence Viewer to deny police's assessment.
As the appointment of City Fence Viewer's position is to deny Police Chief's
assessment, City Manager expects it will creat chaos in City.
Police Chief was provided with an adequate opportunity to present
any evidence in this matter and that the record was complete, the City
decided to appoint City Fence Viewer to review basis of Police fence
citation stated above.
In any event, it is not clear that the so called Police's citation,
at this juncture, would have any bearing upon or alter the City's Fence Viewer
Resolution that was reached by the City's Commissioners.
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that any of the City Commissioners was incompetent or otherwise
incapableof rendering a fair Resolution.
Background
Fifty years ago, a common legal fence was built between Knutson and Chen,
without survey. Knutson pressed City to charge Chen that Chen's sheep
broke fence , grazing on his property. Police , without surveying,
without consult with City's Fence Viewer's decision, Police decide
to cite Chen for sheep at large. .
At the same time, Chen alleged that Knutson failed to maintain the
legal fence, and Chen alleged that Knutson's horses were at large in Chen's
property, Chen pressed Police to Charge Knutson, Police denied Fence Viewer's
jurisdiction on fence matter, recklessly, police sided with Knutson,
police cited Chen.
On Aug. 28, 1992, at district court hearing , Chen agreed with City to
dismiss the citation, but can not agree on the condition that Chen to fix up
the fence, and continued for dismissal for one year. Chen told Judge that
the condition was not acceptable to Chen. Chen's sheep was not at large, and
Chen expected Knutson to fix up the fence for Chen, thru City Fence Viewer's
decision.
This has been a very burndensome and expensive hearing for
City and Chen and, for the reasons stated above, it would be
unfair and prejudicial to continued the citation dismissal for one year
at this time.
Since ly,
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Mayor Rim Bergman and City Council Members
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Plymouth, MN
Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members,
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My letter of July 23, 1992 has not been answered. Why is that?
In a recent issue of the Plymouth newsletter Mayor Bergman
specifically alerted citizens -to a new voice mail system which notes
the time a citizen calls and the time a city employee responds. He
implied the council would monitor staff responsiveness to citizen
questions. It would seem Councilmember responsiveness is as important
as staff responsiveness.
In•the interim I did my own research on the Minnesota Government
Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes 13.01-13.88). It appears that
performance standards and performance criteria are not specifically
mentioned hence release is at your discretion. Again I would ask the
Council to release the performance standards and/or criteria for
reviewing Mr. Willis' performance.
Since the status of complaints and charges and the outcome of any
disciplinary action (as well as the documentation and the terms of any
agreement settling administrative or judicial proceedings) are public
information, I would -like any of that information contained in Mr.
Willis''file. I would also like Mr. Willis' most recent job
description and a listing of any honors and awards he may have
received while Plymouth City Manager.
I noticed the Council hired PDI to conduct the search.for a new
City Manager and do some training or consulting around team building.
I would like to -know if the Council prepared a request for proposal or
solicited other search firms and management consultants. It would
seem to be in the city's best interests to interview a range of.search
firms and management -consultants for.their perspectives on recruiting
for the public sector and elected official/management development in
the public sector. Their are search firms and management consultants
with specific expertise and years of experience in the public sector.
Many people consider the private and public sector identical
hence the talents and skills are identical. Research and. experience
has disproved this -theory. While certain management skills are
similar, leadership, governance and public responsiveness skills are
substantially diffferent. Working with and responding to interest
groups, assessing community need, balancing multiple priorities,
working on community consensus,, politics, crafting -ordinances and
providing an incredibly wide range'of products(roads, parks, housing,
commercial development, --pest control, real estate information,.a forum
for people to vent their frustrations, etc.) are significantly
different than the vast majority of business operations..
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Since -the team building will occur after hiring a new City
Manager, I strongly suggest preparing a request for proposal for
management consulting services and re -bidding for those services.
Given the considerable confusion and gamut of opinions (pro and
con) on the resignation of Mr. Willis, perhaps the Council should
consider using a separate citizen panel which would also interview the
finalists for City Manager and advise the City Council on their
assessments. In the interests of time, perhaps members of the Charter
Commission (who have a good understanding of Plymouth city government
and the concepts of successful public policy) could serve as the
citizen.panel.
I await your responses.
Sincerely,
Vy D novan
1735 Evergreen Lane No.
.Plymouth, MN 55441-4102
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Mr. Steven Pflipser
3315 Vagabond Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Steve:
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Thank you for your well written letter. I am attaching a copy of our City Code relating
to wild animals.
In Plymouth, we have had experience with people keeping as "pets" boa constrictors,
alligators, cougars, timber wolves, ferrets, pit bulls and other exotic and non -exotic
species.
Some time back, a neighborhood boy was killed by a dog. Since that time, the City
has been determined to help protect its residents through its ordinances.
I am sorry that ferrets are not allowed to be kept as domesticated animals, but it is our
judgment that ferrets are best kept in their natural surrounding and not in our rapidly
growing urban area.
While I understand that you may not agree with our conclusion, I hope that you
understand our reasoning for prohibiting exotic and wild animals including ferrets from
the community.
Sincerely,
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Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: September 17, 1992
TO: Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Director
FROM: Myra Wicklacz, Development Services Technician M/
SUBJECT: Hanse Brick at 1855 Niagara Lane North
I originally wrote a letter to Mr. Hanse on August 4, 1992 indicating that
there was a possible violation on his property of a Home Occupation. He
confirmed that he had been operating his business,"Hanse Brick",since 1964. I
talked to Mr. Hanse and again sent a letter on August 13, 1992 giving him a
couple options to take in regard to his Home Occupation. The suspense date
for this was August 28, 1992.
On August 24, 1992 Mr. Hanse requested an extension until September 11, 1992,
which I granted, to possibly submit a Conditional Use Permit for his Home
Occupation.
On September 10, 1992 Mr. Hanse requested another extension to continue his
efforts to find a place to store his vehicles and other materials for his
brick business. He requested an extension until at least November 15, 1992 to
move some of his materials and equipment, and most of his business activities,
off of his property.
I feel that Mr. Hanse' is making an assertive effort to try to correct the
violation on his property and therefore I have no problem granting him this
extension until November.
Please let the mayor and the Council Member who brought this to your attention
know about the current status of this file.
cc: File
pl/mw/chuck
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: September 22, 1992
TO: Charles E. Dillerud, Community Development Director
FROM: Joe Ryan, Building Officia1:::�
SUBJECT: Vacant Single Family Dwelling Located at 1935 Kilmer Lane North
The following is in response to the inquiry you received from Councilmember
Edson concerning the condition of the single family dwelling located at the
above referenced property.
On April 30, 1991 our office conducted a site inspection of the property to
access the amount of fire damage which occurred to the dwelling. Based on the
inspector's report, the condition of the home did not meet the statutory
definition as a "hazardous building" and therefore I did not pursue the legal
process for demolition.
Chapter 463 of the Minnesota State Statute for hazardous buildings contains a
chapter for securing vacant buildings. Since the condition of the dwelling
did not meet the statutory definition as a hazardous building did not
constitute a hazard to public safety or health I requested the building be
made safe by securing all window and door openings.
This property is currently under litigation due to some insurance related
matters involving property loss. Apparently there is some question as to the
origin of the fire and whether it may have been caused by arson from the
contract for deed holder. A third party has signed a purchase agreement for
the property but is not able to proceed with any repair work until the
insurance companies have settled their respective claims.
Debris from the property was cleaned up earlier this year as was the removal
of a couple of automobiles.
Please see me should you have any questions or if I may be of any further
assistance.
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b>jr/charles
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: September 25, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles,�ng City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: FERNBROOK LANE - 27TH AVENUE TO 34TH AVENUE
CITY PROJECT NO. 037
Councilmember Vasiliou has received some telephone
traffic signal at the intersection of Fernbrook Lane
Faulkner and I have also been talking with Bev Kottas,
Holiday Gas Station under construction at this
improvement of Fernbrook Lane along with a traffic sig
included as part of the City's 1992 Capital Improvement
calls concerning a
and Harbor Lane. Dan
the developer of the
intersection. The
nal at Harbor La ire is
The work that is proposed for Fernbrook Lane was being made necessary by the
proposed development along 34th Avenue in the Trammel Crow property and also
the Holiday Gas Station. Presently, there has been no approval for building
construction within the Trammel Crow property and the Holiday Gas Station
was approved this summer. Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. is the City's
consultant for this project.
A preliminary roadway layout has been completed along with traffic signal
justification studies at the following three intersections:
Fernbrook Lane and 27th Avenue
Fernbrook Lane and Harbor Lane
Fernbrook Lane and 34th Avenue
The studies indicate that a traffic signal is presentlyjustified at the
Harbor Lane intersection. At the 27th Avenue intersection, a signal is -77o
margin bus i i.e . The 34th Avenue intersection does not meet the
requirements for a traffic signal at this time. The consultant is
completing the Preliminary Engineering Report with the project divided into
three segments in order that the entire project would not be constructed at
this time if the City Council so determined.
Before the traffic signal can be installed at Harbor Lane street
improvements need to be comrJ.eted.
on o a right turn lane from Fernbrook Lane onto Harbor Lane. The
construction of this turn lane was a requirement of the Holiday Gas Station
approval and they currently have this turn lane under construction. The
turn lane must be completed before occupancy of the gas station is approved.
Other major roadway construction is necessary which involves left turn -lanes
or both northbound and southbound traffic on Feriibrook Lane.
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SUBJECT: FERNBROOK LANE -.27TH AVENUE TO 34TH AVENUE
September 25, 1992
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Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. has also looked at the installation of a
temporary four way stop at this intersection until the traffic signals are
constructed. Thei_--tifd u ntil the co��t;; Qn of
the right tl e will
,.2tack jnLa Higbmay SS-' Once the right turn lane is completed, there is
acceptable stacking distance between Harbor Lane and Highway 55 for an "All -
Way" stop.
It is our recommendat
n "All -Way" _s
:)n _ of _the ri,
,.pbe_ installea as a temporary
t turn lane. Based upon the
progress of the construction on the turn lane, I woulde_ stag th; G to be
approximately mid-October.
Please let me know if there are additional questions or you need additional
information on this project.
FGM:kh
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