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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
NOVEMBER 13, 1992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER:
NOV. 16 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
Council Chambers
NOV. 16 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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NOV. 17 7:00 P.M. BUDGET STUDY SESSION IV
Council Conference Room
See attached agenda. The information
packet will be distributed to '
Councilmembers Monday evening.
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NOV. 30 5:30 P.M.
NOV. 30 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
TOPICS:
- Human Rights Issues
- Areas of Board/Agency Cooperation
Draft agenda attached.
COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING
Council Chambers
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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NOVEMBER 13, 1992
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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER:
DEC. 7
5:30 P.M.
JOINT COUNCIL & INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 BOARD
MEETING
Council Conference Room
Attached is a letter to District 284
forwarding a draft agenda for the meeting.
DEC. 7
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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Council Chambers
DEC. 10
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING
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Council Chambers
DEC. 21
5:00 P.M.
STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
DEC. 21
6:30 P.M.
PLYMOUTH FORUM
Council Chambers
DEC. 21
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
3. HRA -- Tuesday; November 17, 6:30 p.m. The HRA will meet in the City Council
chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMIVIISSION -- Wednesday, November 18. The Planning Commission
Forum will begin at 6:45 p.m., with the regular Commission meeting following at 7:00
p.m. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. CHARTER COMNIISSION -- Monday, December 14. The Charter Commission will
meet at the City Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. (M-5) _
6. MEETING REMINDERS:
A. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - POLICY ADOPTION CONFERENCE --
Thursday, November 19. The LMC's 1992 Policy Adoption Conference will be held
at the Decathlon Club, Bloomington starting at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through the
afternoon. Meeting notice and agenda attached. (M -6a)
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B. MEETING DATE FOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 VACANCY -
- Thursday, December 10, 6:30 p.m. Roseville City Hall. Public hearing to consider
candidates for the District 9 Metro Council seat. -(M-6b) `
C. HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD -- Thursday, November 19, 4:00 p.m.
The Library Board will hold its monthly meeting, at the St. Louis Park Community
Library, 3240 Library Lane, St. -Louis Park.
D. SCHOOL DISTRICT 281 -GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL -- Wednesday,
November 18, 7:30 a.m. The Government Advisory Council for Robbinsdale School
District 281 will be held in the Cabinet Room of the district offices - 4148 Winnetka
Avenue North. Agenda items include information on school finances and scheduling
buildings for community park and recreation activities. (M -6d)
7. MEETING CALENDARS - City Center calendars for November and December, and City
Council calendars for the upcoming six weeks are attached. (M-7) ,
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. COUNTY ROAD 10 UPDATE -- Attached is an update on County Road 10
improvements that was distributed to affected residents. (I-1)
2. 1992 PROPERTY TAX STATISTICS -- The November issue of the League of
Minnesota Cities magazine contained an article comparing city population, total values, tax
capacity rates, contribution value, distribution value and tax burden for property taxes
payable in 1992. City Assessor Scott Hovet has provided the attached memo indicating
that Plymouth's population grew to the sixth largest in 1992, and our local tax capacity rate
dropped to the second lowest of any of the major cities in the metropolitan area. (1-2)
3. HRA VACANCY - REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS — The attached news release
announcing the vacancy on the HRA for a term to expire January 31, 1995, was sent to the
Plymouth Sailor, Weekly News, and on Channel 37. The notice states that applications
will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4. All applications received will be
forwarded to the Council for review and consideration. (1-3)
4. HOME FREE DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PRO.TECT -- Home Free
Domestic Assault Intervention Project has submitted their 1992 third quarter report: (I-4)
5. STAR -TRIBUNE ARTICLE ON WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMCAL
HEALTH COMMISS -- The attached article on the activities 'of the
Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission appeared in the November 10 Star
Tribune. The article mentions the proposal to mandate training and licensing of alcoholic
beverage servers. (1-5)
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6. METRO DIGEST -- The Metropolitan Council's monthly newsletter summarizing the
activities of metropolitan commissions and boards is attached. (I-6)
7. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COAE%HSSION — Attached is a letter from Bob Renner
on the composition of the 1993 municipal legislative, delegation as a result of the 1992
general election. Also attached is .a letter to Don Diddams, League of Minnesota Cities
from Mr. Renner, on a November 2 meeting with city finance lobbyists and re-emphasize
the MLC's position as it pertains to a new LGA formula. (I-7)
8. SOLICITORS NOT AFFILIATED WITH PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT -- The
attached city news release was issued November 9. The Fire Department has received
several calls from Plymouth residents inquiring if it is affiliated with an organization
soliciting funds over the phone. (I-8)
9. TRUTH INTAXATION NOTICE -- Truth in Taxation Notices were mailed by Hennepin
County to residents this week. Attached is an actual notice for a property valued at
$42,500 in Wayzata School District 284. (I-9)
10. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to City Attorney from General Counsel Judith M. Johnson, State Auditor's
Office, regarding former City Manager's severance package. (I -10a)
b. Letter to West Star Development from Senior Eng. Tech. Darrell Johnson relating to
the earth stockpile at 13740 61st Avenue North. (I -10b)
c. Memo to all employees from Acting Manager Frank Boyles indicating the official City
holidays for 1993 and the date upon which each will be offered. (I -10c)
d. Letter to Frank Boyles from Charter Commission Attorney David Kennedy on Charter
procedures. The letter outlines steps to be taken now that the new charter has been
adopted and comments on procedural changes in city government made by the charter.
(I -10d)
e. Letter to Donald Marth, Cub Activities Chair, from Park Director Eric Blank
indicating that the City has no objection to the ice fishing derby scheduled on Medicine
Lake on Sunday, January 31, 1993. (I -10e)
f. Letter from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notifying the City of a petroleum
storage release investigation and corrective action at 3800 Fernbrook Lane. (I -10f)
g. Letter to liquor licensees in the Four Seasons Mall and their attorney, Gerald S.
Weinrich, with respect to concerns they presented to the City Council at the October 26
Plymouth Forum. A proposed ordinance to allow the resolution to the delinquent
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property tax problem described in the letter will be presented to the Council on
November 16 for consideration. (I -10g)
h. Letter to Margaret Moore, Director of Education, Minneapolis Urban League, from
Frank Boyles confirming her 1/2 hour presentation to the City Council at the
November 30 study session. Also attached is a letter Marci Shapiro, West Hennepin
Human Services, confirming the presentation of hte Suburban Hennepin Anti -Racism
Committee at the November 30 study session. (I -10h)
L Letter to Ken and Sharon Schultz, 2700 Fountain Lane, from Frank Boyles responding
to their letter to Mayor Bergman expressing the need for additional recreation facilities
in the City. Another letter from Mr. Schultz, dated November 11, is also attached.
(1-l0i)
j. Letter to Hair Excellence, 11540 Bass Lake Road, from Steve Correll regarding an
alarm permit. (I -10j)
k. Letter from Mrs. Gary Odean, 18115 Medina Road, objecting to the assessment for
Medina Road improvements. (I -10k)
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION IV
Tuesday, November 17, 1992
7:00 p.m.
I. Review Line Item Budgets
- Recreation Fund
- Water Fund
- Sewer Fund
- Solid Waste Fund
- Central Equipment
- HRA
H. Presentation for November 30 Hearing
- Assume the Worst
- Review Key Presentation Points
- How to Handle Public Input
- December 10 Meeting Format
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
November 30, 1992 r
5:3Up.m.
I. Review of Human Rights/Diversity Issues
1. Urban League Presenter
- Central City Perspective
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2. Suburban Hennepin Anti -Racism Committee Representative
- Suburban Perspective
- Suggestions for Community Action
II. Areas for Cooperation Between Boards and Agencies
- County ,
- School Districts
- Other Municipalities
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November 4, 1992
CITY OF
PLYMOM
Mr. David Landswerk
Superintendent
Independent School District 284
210 North Highway 101
P.O. Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391
SUBJECT: JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL AND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 SCHOOL BOARD
Dear David:
This letter confirms our recent telephone conversation. Our Council would like to meet with
the School Board on Monday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. This joint dinner meeting would be
for the purpose of discussing items of mutual interest. I have attached for your information
and input, a draft agenda for the meeting.
I would appreciate it if you could confirm with board members whether or not the December 7
date and time are acceptable and what revisions they propose to the draft agenda.
I anticipate that the meeting will be informal and require only about 1-1/2 hours of the board
member's time. Since we will be ordering a light meal for the meeting and preparing name
tags, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with a copy of the names of those
individuals who will be attending. My phone number is 550-5013.
Sincerely,
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
AGENDA
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JOINT PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL/
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Monday, December 7
5:30 p.m.
I. INTRODUCTIONS
II. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR PARK AND RECREATION
PROGRAM PURPOSES
III. NEW HIGH SCHOOL SITE
IV. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM
ADJOURN - 7:00 P.M.
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AGENDA
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOVEMBER 17, 1992 at 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes from October 27, 1992,
3. 1993 HRA Budget
4. Resolution Establishing Date of Hearing for Senior Citizen Housing
5. Senior Housing - Additional Market Analysis
6. Status of Child Care Contract with Greater Minneapolis Day Care
Association
7. Status Report on First Time Homebuyer Program
8. Information Items
a. Section 8 Statistical Report for October 31, 1992
b. Section 8 Financial Report for 7/1/92 - 9/30/92
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment
(hra/agenda/11-17)
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1992
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM
6:45 P.M.
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1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2.* CONSENT AGENDA
3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS (Approximate time of
Public Hearing is listed at the beginning of the Hearing Item.' Hearings
will not begin prior to the time stated.)
A. (7:05 p.m.) Goff Homes, Inc. Public Information Meeting on
Residential Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for Rockford
Estates located at the west side of Xenium Lane and 37th Avenue
North (92097)
B. (7:35 p.m.) Janice Paul. Conditional Use Permit for a Home
Occupation to custom make draperies and window treatments, located
at 5250 Dunkirk Lane North (92099) ;
C. (7:45 p.m.) Joanne Schuler. Conditional Use Permit for, Home
Occupation to operate a law office, psychologists office, and
notary public office, located at 2355 Hemlock Lane North (92101)
D. (8:15 p.m.) Thomas Buchanan. Amended Planned Unit Development Plan
and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for a deck at 13305 -57th
Avenue North (92103)
5. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. PUD Ordinance Amendments
6. ADJOURNMENT
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CHARTER COMMSSION
DECEMBER 14, 1992
7:00 P.M
I. CALL TO ORDER
H. APPROVAL OF MEETING MQNUZTS (attached)
M. CHARTER PROCEDURES (attached)
IV. APPROVAL OF CHAIR'S ANNUAL REPORT TO DISTRICT COURT
JUDGE (attached)
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. SET ANNUAL MEETING DATE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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3490 Lexington Avenue North
St, Paul, MN 55126
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October 282 1992,;.
To: Managers or Clerks (Please distribute a copy of these materials"6-.' '
your mayor and councilmembers)
From: Cam Andre, Executive Director
Subject: 1993 Policy Adoption Conference and Legislative Policies
During the past few months there has been a great deal of attention focused on
national, state and local elections As a member of the League of Minnesota
Cities, your city is entitled to vote on the enclosed Proposed 1993 City .Policies
and Priorities.
The policies address significant city issues such as local government aid, other
property tax relief programs, tax increment financing, transportation funding,
pay equity, solid waste, and wetlands protection. We will also discuss the
League's city aid formula proposal.
The League membership will vote on these policies as part of the LMC Policy
Adoption Conference, which will be held on Thursday, November 19, 1992,
at the Decathlon Club, 7800 Cedar Avenue South, Bloomington. The club is
located on the south frontage road along I-494. Take the 12th Ave. exit to
reach the site. The phone number is (612) 854-7777.
In addition to the consideration of the proposed policies, city officials will have
an opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers on municipal issues. A
description of the program and a registration form is provided on the reverse
side of this letter. In order for League staff to plan properly for the meeting
we urge our to members register early.
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League of Minnesota Cities
1992. Policy Adoption
Program
Schedule
9:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 19,1992
The Decathlon Club
Mae DecaWon Club
7M Cedar Avenue Sou&
Bloomington, MN 55425
(612) 854-7777
President's message—Larry Bakken, LMC President and Mayor,
Golden Valley
9:45 a.m. Session preview—Legislative perspectives on major issues
affecting cities:
State budget and city aid
Mandates
Solid waste
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Report and recommendations on the League of Minnesota Cities
city aid formula proposal.
12:00 noon Lunch
1:00 P.M. Adoption of Proposed Policies
Federal Legislative
Mandates
Development Strategies
Elections and Ethics
General Legislation and Personnel
Land Use, Energy, Environment and Transportation
Revenue Sources
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DIRECTIONS TO DECATHLON CLUB
BLOOMINGTON
BURNSVILLE
Directions to Decathlon Club
From the east on 494:
-494 west
-to 12th i Portland, exit right
after Hwy. 77.
-top,of exit ramp turn loft
-go to second stop light (79th)
turn left.
-you will pass Eddie Webster's
(left side)
-you will also pass First Star
Financial Building on the left.
-we are located on the left side,
with the tennis courts facing the
south side of the building.
From the west on 494:
-494 East
--to Portland Exit
-top of exit ramp go straight on
service road parallel to freeway.
-you will cross Portland and 12th.
-pass Comfort Inn and Eddie Webster
-we are located at the end of the
service road on the right hand sie
Our Adr-ess iss
The Decathlon Club
1700 Bast 79th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
Fax Numbez is:
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ARNE H. CARLSON
GOVERNOR
STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
130 STATE CAPITOL
SAINT PAUL 55155
TO: AFFECTED STATE LEGISLATORS, CLERKS, CITY AND COUNTY
ADMINISTRATORS
FR: JOESEPH R. KINGMAN III, DIRECTOR OF APPOINTMENTS AND
CONSTITUENT SERVICES
DATE: OCTOBER 27, 1992
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF MEETING DATE FOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
DISTRICT #9 VACANCY
In January 1993, the Metropolitan Council District #9 seat will become vacant due to
the expiration of the current term. District 9 includes the Anoka County cities of St.
Francis, Bethel, East Bethel, Ramsey, Andover, Ham Lake and. Anoka; and, the
Hennepin County cities of Dayton, Champlin, Maple Grove, Plymouth and Medicene
Lake. The Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee must now conduct a public
hearing to consider candidates for the seat.
Governor Carlson has designated the following persons to serve on the nominating
committee:
Maureen Shaver (Ex -officio Chair), Wayzata
Karen Anderson (Elected official), Minnetonka
Carl Cummins III (Elected official), Mendota Heights
Sally Evert (Elected official), Stillwater
Rich Hadley, Oakdale
Martha Head, Minneapolis
Martin Kellogg, Saint Paul
Ray Pleasant, Bloomington
The nominating committee will hold the hearing for this vacancy on Thursday, December
10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Roseville City Hall Chambers, 2660 Civic Center Drive.
Persons interested in the seat. are requested to appear at the hearing. Each candidate
will be allotted no longer than 5 minutes to make a presentation before the nominating
committee, followed by no longer than a 10 minute question and answer period.
If you have any questions or need an application, please feel free to call Cheryl Talberg
at 296-0077 or John Hultquist at 296-0013.
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INDEPENDENTSCHOOL DISTRICT 281
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Learning for a lifetime of growing
GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Wednesday, November 18, 1992
Cabinet Room - 7:30 a.m.
AGENDA
1. Information on school finances - Jim Dahle
2. Scheduling buildings for community park and
recreation activities
if you have an item you would like on this agenda or if you are unable to
attend this meeting, please call Sue Laughrey at 533-2781, ext. 220 .
Linda Powell
Superintendent
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55427
(612) 533-2781
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A bulletin from the City of ftmouth.. N mbef 4 November 101- 1092
As winter approaches, motorists in the County Road 10 area will notice several changes.
-Among them: f
Deerwood Lane Access to Close
Access to and from County Road 10 at Deerwood Lane will be closed for the winter.
Motorists are advised to use 57th Avenue N. to Zachary Lane as an alternate route.
Traffic Signal Update
• Hennepin County expects that the traffic signals at Zachary Lane and County Road 10
will be operational within the next seven days. Currently there is a three-way stop at
the intersection.
Signals at Hemlock Lane and County Road 10 should become operational in the near
future. The County expects this to occur during the week of November 23, however,
the exact date will depend upon the utility relocation schedule.
• The new 'intersection of Northwest Boulevard and County Road 10 should also have
active traffic signals sometime before winter.
Other Changes
Hennepin County expects that construction operations, mostly excavations, should
continue until late December.
As crews prepare to lay new blacktop between Quinwood Lane and Libby's Bottle Shop,
motorists can expect to see numerous traffic changes as traffic is moved from the old lanes
to new lanes. Also, expect some temporary bypasses in some areas, such as County
Roads 10 and 47, as the road is realigned for the winter.
Please keep in mind that weather conditions may affect the road construction schedule.
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Motorists are reminded to drive with caution and observe the reduced speed limits of 35 mph along the
length of the project Also; please keep children away from the construction area. Heavy equipment is
operating in the area and crews will be working with hot blacktop at various times throughout
construction.
Funding
This project is funded by Hennepin County and the City of Plymouth. This is a Hennepin County
project
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For more information
If you have questions on this project, please call: Hennepin County Project Engineer Jerry Mortenson at
930-2618; or Senior Engineering Technician Ted Kruse or Supervising Engineering Technician Jim Voss
at 551-0459.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 10, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Scott Hovet, City Assessor `ko
SUBJECT: MINNESOTA CITIES MAGAZINE ARTICLE - 1992 PROPERTY TAX
STATISTICS
Again, our statistics as compared to other cities was recently printed in the
League's magazine November issue. The article on page 18 among other things
compares population, city total values, tax capacity rates, contribution value,
distribution value and tax burden for the property taxes payable in 1992 for all 94
metropolitan area cities. These cities all exceed 2,000 persons and all lie within
the seven county metro area.
In comparison with other major cities, Plymouth's population grew to the sixth
largest position (in the top 10) this year in 1992. Our tax capacity value remained
the sixth largest city in Minnesota, and W—lal tax capacity rate dropped to the
second lowest of any of the maior cities in the metropolitan area.
The average total local tax capacity for all cities in the metro area is 121.410.
The average city tax capacity rate is 21.248. The highest metro area tax capacity
rate this year goes to the City of Jordan with a total local tax capacity rate of
144.801.
cc: Dale Hahn, ' Finance Director
Mayor and City Council
Assessing Staff
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Population
Tax Capacity
Total Rate
City Rate
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Minneapolis
368,993
$369,908,700
122.218
31.578
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St. Paul
272,537
178,367,500
134.064
35.728
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Bloomington
86,453
121,768,800
112.450
21.013
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Edina
46,079
88,124,100
107.642
13.479
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Minnetonka
48,658
76,378,600
121.041
18.774
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PLYMOUTH
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72,566,300
114.512
15.288
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Eden Prairie
40,091
69,606,100
122.054
22.573
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Eagan
49,158
57,501,800
104.688
18.411
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Burnsville
51,743
55,572,100
109.998
18.515
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St. Louis Park
43,781
46,038,400
117.379
19.703
In comparison with other major cities, Plymouth's population grew to the sixth
largest position (in the top 10) this year in 1992. Our tax capacity value remained
the sixth largest city in Minnesota, and W—lal tax capacity rate dropped to the
second lowest of any of the maior cities in the metropolitan area.
The average total local tax capacity for all cities in the metro area is 121.410.
The average city tax capacity rate is 21.248. The highest metro area tax capacity
rate this year goes to the City of Jordan with a total local tax capacity rate of
144.801.
cc: Dale Hahn, ' Finance Director
Mayor and City Council
Assessing Staff
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For Immediate Release For more information
November 10, 1992 r Laurie Rauenhorst, 550-5014
CITY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR PLYMOUTH HRA
The City of Plymouth is seeking individuals who are interested in applying
to fill an unexpired term on the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA). The term will run through January 31, 1995. Applications will be accepted
until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4.
The HRA addresses the problems of providing safe, decent and affordable
housing in Plymouth. The HRA administers rent assistance programs, housing
rehabilitation grants, and other housing -related activities such as the proposed
senior housing project in Plymouth. The five -member HRA also advises the City
Council on the use of federal grant funds. HRA meetings are typically held on the
third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
For more information and an application, call 550-5014.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Home
Free Domestic Assault 3730 Toledo Ave. N.
Intervention Project Robbinsdale, MN 55422
November 6, 1992
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Crisis Line (612) 559-4945
Mr. Frank Boyles
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles,
Enclosed is the 1992 third quarter report from the Home Free
Domestic Assault Intervention Project. If I can be of any further
assistance, please call.
Thank you for your continued support to victims of violent crimes,
thru the support of your Intervention Project.
Sincerely,
N ncy S n
Project Coordinator
HOME FREE DCMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
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Pat Murphy
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DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
Quarterly Report
1992 - 3rd Quarter
Intervention Project advocates follow each domestic assault arrest throughout the criminal
court process, working with prosecutors, judges and probation officers to ensure victim input
and safety and to monitor assailant compliance with sentencing and probation conditions.
71 cummulative arrests for 1992.
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44 cummulative complaints for 1992.
Prosecution:
This Quarter Previous Quart,
This Quarter Previous
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Arrests
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10 not formally charged
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Fifth Degree to Disorderly Conduct 2
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Time Time
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Number Served Stayed Paid Stayed Treatment Treatment Restitution
Arrest - Guilty Pleas
1 2 88 x x
1 10 $100 x x
1 365 x x
1 5 25
Arrests- 609.135 Conditions
1 $100
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1 $150
1 $150 x
1 x
1 $150 x x
Arrests - Previous OTR - Guilty Pleas
1 12 18 x x
1 no conditions required
1 x
Complaints - 609.135
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Complaints - Previous QTR - Pleas Only
Complaints - Previous QTR - 609.135 Condtions
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1 $150 x x
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The Intervention Project provides 24-hour crisis intervention services to victims of domestic
assault. Upon notification of Home Free Shelter by the police, volunteer advocates are
contacted and dispatched to offer emergency support services to the victim. Volunteer and
staff advocates have been trained to explain the criminal court process, explain the court
order for protection and to explain the community resources available to the victim.
Advocates assist the victim in both criminal and family court.
Arrests Advocacy Complaints
Home visits 4 _
Phone contact 11 7
Face -to -Face 3 3
Taken to Shelter 1
Letter 1 1
Total victims receiving information 20
Intervention not notified on 4 arrests.
Double arrests: 2
Orders Filed
OFPs 18
Harrassment 0
i,Nonarrest - Familynttrt or General Advocacy
Victims received information 7
Jail :
Jail visitors are dispatched to meet with the assailants the morning after an arrest.
Jail visitors explain the community response to domestic assault and offer information
on counseling available for violent behavior.
Jail visits 10
Not notified 4
Bailed out 2
Taken directly to court
Taken to Hennepin County Jail 4
Phone 1
Other 1
In addition, contact was made with other community members in the f
Intervention Cities:
Attendance at Support Groups: 45 women attended for a total of 157 visits r
Childcare provided during Support Groups: 42 children
Followup on police reports - Phone Calls: 21
Followup on police reports - Letters: 34
Community Requests for information and referral: 68
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A monthly digest of the activities of the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission,
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission,
Metropolitan Transit Commission, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, and Regional Transit Board.
For commission inquiries, call the commission concerned.
Nov. 6, 1992 Meaopoum
Council
The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN,
55101. For more information about Council items, call 291-6359.
Metropolitan Council
single-family residential development
Maplewood, and recommended specific steps
protect wetlands near the site.
Dottie Rietow to be New Council
Chair --Governor Arne Carlson has appointed
Dottie Rietow the new chair of the Council,
replacing Mary E. Anderson who has served since
Feb., 1991. Current director of the state Office of
Waste Management and temporary chair of the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, Rietow
served on the Council from 1984 to 1991, working
with the Environmental Resources, Metropolitan
Systems and Arts Advisory Committees and the
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission.
She assumes her new duties on Nov. 18.
The Council took the following actions in
October:
Metro 2015 Vision and Goals --The
Council adopted the document, Metro 2015 Vision
and Goals. Developed after dozens of meetings
with the public, business leaders and local officials,
Metro 2015 sees the future Twin Cities Area as a
major player in the global economy and a place
where people are safe, well -housed and educated,
and enjoying a high quality of life. The Council's
vision sees eight areas the region will need to be
successful in by the year 2015: the economy,
governing, transportation, telecommunications,
education, the environment, family and community
well-being, and arts, culture and recreation. The
Council will use the report to guide its planning,
and will encourage other government units and the
private sector to use it also.
Local Planning --The Council reviewed an
environmental assessment worksheet.(EAW) for
the Maple Woods Estates Second Addition, a
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The Council approved an amendment to Eagan's
comprehensive plan for the Meghans Addition to
change the land use of 10.6 acres from
neighborhood business to mixed residential.
The Council approved the Rottlund Co.
amendment to Bloomington's comprehensive plan
to change the land use of 9.5 acres from industrial
to medium density residential.
The Council approved a Rosemount notification
and transfer plan for hazardous wastes. -The plan
identifies actions that the Minnesota Industrial
Containment Facility will take if hazardous wastes
inadvertently arrive there. The facility is
prohibited from disposing of such wastes.
The Council approved an amendment to
Rosemount's comprehensive plan to add 12 acres
to the metropolitan urban service area (MUSA)
for developing a combined National Guard Armory
and Rosemount Community Center.
Solid Waste --The Council approved two
reports to submit to the Legislative Commission
on Waste Management (LCWM): 1991 Facilities
Cost do Finance Report and 1991 Abatement
Progress Report. The abatement report covers
progress made on meeting the metropolitan
abatement plan for waste. It shows that the region
recycled 43 percent of its waste and processed an
additional 31 percent into energy. The Council
also approved a report on Metropolitan Landfill
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Abatement Account to submit to the LCWM.
Transportation --The Council adopted the 1993
transportation unified planning work program
(UPWP), assuming that $250,173 will be available
from the Urban Mass Transit Administration for
the proposed Council work. Required by the
federal government, the UPWP describes federally
funded transportation projects in the region.
The Council authorized entering into an agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation
for distribution of federal highway and transit
planning funds.
Water Quality and Supply --The Council
reviewed an EAW for the Anagram International
development site in Eden Prairie and
recommended that Eden Prairie consider
retrofitting a 10 -year-old detention pond to meet
national standards.
The Council adopted an interim strategy to reduce
nonpoint-source pollution in the region's water
bodies. The action requires local governments in
the seven -county area to add water -quality
improvement policies to their comprehensive plans
by Jan. 1, 1993, if they have not already done so.
These measures include policies that reduce soil
erosion, encourage shoreland preservation and
reduce surface runoff from urban development.
The Council approved an amendment to
Rosemount's comprehensive plan to add 245 acres
to the MUSA and to divert some wastewater flow
from the Rosemount to the Empire Treatment
Plant. Because this diversion will shorten the life
of the Empire plant, the Council also directed the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to
amend its implementation plan to expand the
Empire plant between 1997 and 2002 instead of
between 2002 and 2010. The Council made
additional recommendations on protecting water
quality to cities served by the Empire plant.
Public Meetings and Hearings:
Challenges facing the central cities and inner -ring
suburbs will be explored at the Council's annual
State of the Region Event, Nov. 18, from 3 to 8
p.m. at the Park Inn International Hotel in
Minneapolis. The them of the event is "Trouble at
the Core," and sessions will focus on interpretation
of data from the 1990 census. Statistics indicate
that problems are growing in the region's fully
developed area which includes Minneapolis, St.
Paul and older adjacent suburbs. The event will
include a keynote speech by Seattle Mayor Norman
B. Rice. For information and reservations call
Carol Berens at 291-6447.
The possible reuse of the Minneapolis -St. Paul
International Airport (MSP) will be the focus of
an upcoming meeting of the Metropolitan Council
Systems Committee on Nov. 24, 4 p.m. at the
Council offices. The committee is seeking public
comment on an MSP reuse report from a citizen's
task force. Under state law, the Council :rust to
prepare policies for the potential reuse of MSP
should a new major airport be developed.
Issues about development and investment in the
Metro Area will be discussed at a Council forum
Nov. 17, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Council offices.
Commercial and residential developers, people
from expanding businesses and all those interested
in land -use issues are invited to attend. Results of
the session will help the Council as it begins to
revise and update its Metropolitan Development and
Investment Framework (MDM, the Council's basic
plan for managing and financing the highways,
sewers, parks, airports and solid waste facilities.
The new MDIF will look forward to the year 2020,
will take into account the goals described in Metro
2015 Vision and Goals.
In other actions, the Council:
. Approved a contract with Elert and Associates
to do a preliminary engineering design and cost
estimate for a region -wide 800 MHZ trunked radio
system. If feasible, the system would allow Metro
Area communities to expand their emergency
communications (such as police, fire and
ambulance) capabilities.
. Resolved that no hotel-motel/liquor tax be
imposed on the city of Minneapolis in 1993. By
state law, the Council must annually decide if such
a tax is needed for debt service and other expenses
on the Metrodome and stadium revenue bonds.
e Agreed to enter into a joint powers agreement
to prepare a study of the I -35E corridor. The
study will include thoroughfare improvements,
land -use controls and traffic management.
e Authorized its lawyers to petition the Minnesota
Supreme Court for leave to appear as an amicus
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curiae in the matter involving Dakota County's
proposed incinerator.
New Publications
The following publications have been published
recently by the Metropolitan Council. To order,
write the Metro Council Data Center, 230 E. Fifth
St., St. Paul, MN 55101. These publications are
also available at major public libraries in the
Metro Area.
Metro 2015: Vision and Goals. Lists goals for the
region in eight areas that the Council believes are
crucial to the area's future vitality: economics;
governance; transportation; telecommunications;
education; individual, family and community well-
being; the environment; and arts, culture and
entertainment. Adopted by the Council 'in
October. No. 640-92-104; 26 pages; no charge.
Summary. No. 640-92-104A; 6 pages; no charge.
Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport Reuse
Study. Contains policies recommended by a
Council task force for guiding the reuse of the
airport should a new major replacement airport be
built in the region. No. 559-92-106; 95 pages; no
charge.
The 1990 Dual -Track Forecast Process: Long -Term
Aviation Activity Forecasts for Twin Cities Region.
Describes the process used in 1990 to develop
forecasts for Minneapolis -St. Paul International
Airport and compares actual activity with what was
forecast for the airport. No. 559-92-107; 20 pages;
no charge. Summary. No. 559-92-107A; 2 pages;
no charge.
Twin Cities Aviation Strategy. An Outline of a
Decision Document for the Dual -Track Major
Airport Strategy. Draft underscores key issues in
recommending a long-term aviation strategy for the
Twin Cities Area. No. 559-92-044; 13 pages; no
charge.
A Profile of the Older Population In the TCMA.
Brochure provides short summary of characteristics
of people 60 and older, including numbers of
people, housing, racial and ethnic composition,
income and poverty, and health and daily
functioning. No. 460-92-105; no charge.
Directory of Community Focal Points In the
TCMA. Lists senior centers and community
centers that provide a variety of services to older
people. No. 460-92-099; 32 pages; S2.
Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint-Source
Pollution to All Metropolitan Water Bodies.
Outlines, measures needed to be taken by local
governments, the Council and others to reduce
pollution from nonpoint sources. No. 640-92-117;
7 pages; no charge.
Interim Policy for Reviewing Metropolitan Urban
Service Area Expansion Requests. Lays out policy
the Council will use until it completes several
studies and adopts an updated version of its
regional growth -management plan, which will
provide guidelines for proposed urban service
expansions extending beyond the year 2000. No.
640-92-080; 7 pages; no charge.
Metropolitan Commission
Activities
Metropolitan Transit Commission
The commission in October.-
The
ctober.
• Submitted to the Federal Transportation
Authority the agency's program and goals in
employing the services of Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises.
• Amended personnel policy concerning salary
ranges and employees' health insurance.
• Approved and submitted amended pay -equity
report to Department of Employee Relations.
• Authorized contracts to: build he 5th Street
layover facility in St. Paul, the Champlin park -
ride facility and a bus turnaround in S.E.
Minneapolis; and maintain the agency's
computer systems.
• Authorized a contract for provision.of engine
oil and antifreeze.
• Authorized soliciting bids to dispose of refuse
and build a transit hub in St. Paul.
• Authorized request -for -proposals for a realtor
to dispose for the Old Northside Garage
property and for the services of a
telecommunications specialist.
The MTC offices are located at 560 Sixth Av. N.,
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Minneapolis, MN 55411. For more information
call 349-7400.
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission
The commission in October.•
Recommended regional park projects" that
should receive grants from 1992 state bonds.
Recommended actions to resolve an audit
finding about Hyland -Bush -Anderson Lakes
Park Reserve acquisition transactions in
Bloomington.
The parks commission offices are located at Mears
Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, 55101. For
more information, call 291-6602.
Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission
The commission in October.•
Approved an agreement with Laketown
Township resulting from the township's past
due reserve capacity deferment payment of
$34,836.
Rescinded the deficiency tax levy it approved in
September and forwarded the agreement to the
Council for consideration.
Commended staff for eight consecutive months
of full NPDES permit compliance at all 11
treatment plants and for full compiiance in the
regional interceptor system.
Regional Transit Board
The board in October.•
• Approved: the Five -Year Transit Plan;
amendments to the 1992 budget; the addition
of a new Metro Mobility provider; and agency
insurance renewals;.
• Authorized entering into a contract for up to
$12,000 with Decision Resources, LTD, to
conduct an opinion poll on transit and funding
issues.
• Adopted a regional regular -route fare increase
and additional options.
• Closed the New Services/ Test Marketing fund.
Received recognition from the state
Department of Transportation for more than
46 years of service and a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting from the Government Finance
Officers Association.
Presented the September Metro Mobility
Driver of the Month Award to Larry Lund of
Yellow Cab.
The RTB is located on the seventh floor of Mears
Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN, 55101.
For more information, call 292-8789.
Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission
The commission in October.•
Approved the position of marketing director.
Approved plans and specifications for the 1993
Novelty Rooms Addition Project.
Approved plans and specifications for the 1993
scoreboard electronics system replacement
project.
Approved a change in the University of
Minnesota use agreement relating to the sale of
advertising panels in the Metrodome.
The commission offices are located at Mears Parks
Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, 55101. For more
information call 222-8423.
Metropolitan Airports Commission
The commission in October.•
Approved scheduling of a public hearing about
adoption of a noise budget ordinance.
Endorsed an amendment for the Flying Cloud
Airport's long-term comprehensive plan: to add
an 1100 -by -100 -foot extension to runway
9R/27L and relocate the proposed parallel
taxiway 400 feet south of the runway.
Authorized staff to: submit the Flying Cloud
plan amendment to the Federal Aviation
Authority, the . state Department of
Transportation and the Council for approval;
and continue preparation of and EIS of the
proposed amendment.
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MllNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE
MEMO
TO: MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: BOB RENNER, JR.
RE: 1992 SUBURBAN ELECTION RESULTS
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 1992
15M Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
The following information has been derived from the results of the 1992 elections.
Voters from the seven county metropolitan area elected 79 legislators that represent the
suburbs (areas outside of Minneapolis and St. Paul). This is an increase of 14 legislators
compared to the total from 1991 due to redistricting.
Of the 79 suburban legislators elected, 29 will be first term members (38%).
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The suburbs will be represented by 27 Senators and 52 House members. Thirty-nine
percent of the legislature will be suburban members. If you include Minneapolis and St.
Paul, the seven county metro area is represented by 107 of the 201 legislature or 53% of
the total.
Of the 27 Senators, 16 will caucus with the DFL and 11 with the IKs. The 52 House
members are represented by 27 Ms and 25 DFLer's. The total is slightly DFL with 41
suburban DFLer's and 38 Ms.
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The 29 first term suburban legislators will be represented by 12 HVs and 17 DFLer's.
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The 14 new suburban districts that were created due to reapportionment will be
represented by 5 DFL members and 9 IRs.
There will be more women legislators representing the suburbs as a result of the 1992
elections. Of the 79 legislators, 30 will be women, a net gain of 11 from the previous
election.
The MLC legislative delegation will also change. The charts on the neat page will
illustrate the composite results of the 1992 election.
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Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, C'm NOV 1392
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
SUBURBAN LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION*
MLC LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
1992
Diff_
1990 1992
Difference
Senate Members
15 16
+1
House Members
21 26
+5
DFL Members
9 '14
+5
IR, Members
27 28
+1
First Term Members
11 19
+8
Women Members
13 13
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SUBURBAN LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION*
If any trends could be surmised based upon these results, it would probably be fair to say
that the suburban delegation has increased its strength (14 additional legislators), has
become more DFL (13 new DFL members compared to 1 IR) and has become more female
(11 new female legislators). The MLC delegation has increased its numbers by 6
members and has become more DFL. The number of women that represent the MLC
remains at 13.
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1990
1992
Diff_
Senate Members
22
27
+5
House Members
43
52
+9
DFL Members
28
41
+13
IR Members
37
38
+1
First Term Members
16
29
+13
Women Members
19
30
+11
* Includes the entire seven county metropolitan area except Minneapolis
and St. Paul.
If any trends could be surmised based upon these results, it would probably be fair to say
that the suburban delegation has increased its strength (14 additional legislators), has
become more DFL (13 new DFL members compared to 1 IR) and has become more female
(11 new female legislators). The MLC delegation has increased its numbers by 6
members and has become more DFL. The number of women that represent the MLC
remains at 13.
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MESSERLI &.KRAMER
WILLIAM F. MESSERLI
ROSS E.KRAMER
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
TOM TOGAS
DAVID R. KRACUM
1500 NORTHLAND PLAZA BUILDING
MARK S. LARSON
TIMOTHY J. BAUER
3800 WEST BOTH STREET
ARG.RENNER,JR.
SANDRA
SL.NEREN
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55431-4409
RANDOLPH W. MORRIS
(612) 8>a3-6650
CHRISTOPHER O. HUNT
JAMES C.WICKA
FACSIMILE (612) 893-6755
PAUL A. SORTLAND -
JOSEPH B. NICRENBERG
WILLIAM C. HICKS ••
WRITERS DIRECT DIAL "UNDER
DAVID D. BEAUDOIN •••
WILLIAM M. HABICHT
PAUL W. ANDERSON 893-6672
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November 3, 1992
Mr. Don Diddams
League of Minnesota Cities
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126
Dear Don:
WILLIAM D.TURKULA•
FRANK S. FARRELL,JR.
ANN M. SETNES
JOHN F. APITZ ,
ANNE L -JOHNSON
LEANNE G. LITFIN
PETER O. MAGNUSON
FLORENCE HUMPHREY BATCHELOR
MICHAEL L -WEAVER
• ALSO ADMITTED IN NORTH DAKOTA
• ALSO ADMITTED IN 5DOLMM DAKOTA
-- ALSO ADMITTED M W11100 IN
•ALSO ADMITTED IN MONTANA
In my opinion, the meeting of city finance lobbyists held on November 2nd was constructive and
beneficial for all groups that attended. I would like to re-emphasize the position of the MLC as
it pertains to a new LGA Formula. The MLC will not support a new formula that does not
include a provision which would guarantee a minimum aid amount to each and every city in
Minnesota regardless of property wealth.
The MLC believes this policy is fair and equitable since the dollars being allocated for the new
LGA formula will have been derived from the Local Government Trust Fund. MLC cities
contribute more than $75.1 million of sales tax dollars to the LGTF each year.
The discretionary 1/2¢ of sales tax amounts to $18.8 million from MLC cities. Although we
understand the purpose for redistribution of some tax dollars, our organization also believes
that a system that redistributes every dollar from some cities to others is bad state policy. All
of our citizens, rich and poor, pay a portion of their income in sales tax. Therefore, a portion of
these dollars should be returned to those who pay it.
Although the MLC does not advocate a specific dollar minimum, for illustrative purposes, I
used $25 per capita to calculate the minimum distribution amount. The total "cost" to the new
formula would be a small percentage of the total dollars allocated to LGA. The numbeis on the
following page are "ballpark figures."
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Mr. Diddams
November 3, 1992
Page Two
• •Cost to guarantee each MLC cities (12 cities) $25 per capita $11.5 million
• *Cost to guarantee all cities (including MLC cities) that receive $0 $13.2 million
of LGA under the current LGA formula (64 cities)
• • Cost of increasing LGA to the 99 cities that currently receive $5.6 million
some aid but less than $25.
The total "cost" of $18.8 million is less than 6% of the total of the $321 million allocated to
LGA. (Even though these cities with less than $25 per capita comprise approximately 27% of
the population of Minnesota cities.)
Please feel free to pass this information on to other members of the committee. I will see you
on November 10th.
Sincerely,
MESSERLI & KRAMER
Robert G. Renner, Jr.
RGR/esf
cc: MLC Operating Committee
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CITY OF
PLYMOUT4
For immediate release For'More Information:
November 9, 1992 David Burke, 550-5121 `
SOLICITORS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Several residents have called the Plymouth Fire Department in recent weeks
asking if it is affiliated with an organization that has been soliciting funds over.the
telephone. The Plymouth Fire Department is not affiliated in any way with the
organization and gains no benefit from its fundraising efforts. The Plymouth Fire
Department does not solicit funds over the telephone.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
'ID NO:
Your Proposed Property Tax for 1993 J: -IJ
The amounts of property tax shown below are being proposed by your county,
city/town and school district
MUNIC 40
121
The market values shown below are final and are
not a subject for the upcoming budget hearings.
They were discussed at the local board of review
and the county board of equalization hearings held
earlier this year.
Final Market Value for 1992 taxes: 42,500
Final Market Value for 1993 taxes: 42,500
RES HOMESTEAD
Your county board of commissioners, your school board and your city council or township
electors will hold meetings soon to -decide on the amount of property taxes to collect in
1993 to pay for services they provide. The county board and city council or township
electors will also discuss their proposed budget for 1993 and the school board will discuss
its budget for the current school year.
The first column of figures below shows the 1992 property tax you paid to your county,
school district, city or town, and special taxing districts.
The second column of figures below shows the total amounts of property tax your county,
school district and city or town will collect from you in 1993 if they approve the property
tax amounts they are now considering. Any upcoming referendums, legal judgments, natural
disasters and special assessments could result in increasing these amounts.
The amounts shown below for special taxing districts - such as watershed districts - are
the totals for all special taxing districts in which your property is located. No meeting
is required for these districts.
Your county commissioners, school board members and city council or township electors
invite you to attend their meetings at the times and places shown below to express your
opinions on the proposed property tax amounts for 1993. If you cannot attend the meetings,
you may send your comments to the addresses listed below in the left column..
48-3011
ty of PLYMOUTH $64.97 $73.85 8.88 13.7% NOV 30, 1992 7:00 PM
'ITY OF PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER
400 PLYMOUTH BLVD 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD
LYMOUTH MN 55447 PLYMOUTH MN 55447
50-5000
hool District 284, $251.03 $280.38 29.35 11.7% DEC 14, 1992 7:00 PM
'AYZATA SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION BLDG
0 BOX 660 210 HWY 101
`AYZATA MN 55391 PLYMOUTH MN 55447
.76-3100
ecial Taxing Dist
iscal Disparity No meeting required
ax Increment No meeting required
'ther Districts $24.78 $25.48 .70 2.8% No meeting required
Mals (Excluding $486.66 $531.70 45.04 9.3%
special Assessments)
THIS IS NOT A BILL — DO NOT PAY
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Your
Property
Increase
Percent
Property
Tax
or
Increase
Budget Hearing
Tax
Proposed
Decrease
or
Dates, Times
For 1992
For 1993
Over 1992
Decrease
and Locations
unty of Hennepin
$145.88
$151.99
6.11
4.2%
DEC 08, 1992 5:30 PM
ENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMISSIONER BD ROOM
2400 GOVERNMENT CTR
A2400 GOVERNMENT CTR
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55487
MPLS MN 55487
48-3011
ty of PLYMOUTH $64.97 $73.85 8.88 13.7% NOV 30, 1992 7:00 PM
'ITY OF PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER
400 PLYMOUTH BLVD 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD
LYMOUTH MN 55447 PLYMOUTH MN 55447
50-5000
hool District 284, $251.03 $280.38 29.35 11.7% DEC 14, 1992 7:00 PM
'AYZATA SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION BLDG
0 BOX 660 210 HWY 101
`AYZATA MN 55391 PLYMOUTH MN 55447
.76-3100
ecial Taxing Dist
iscal Disparity No meeting required
ax Increment No meeting required
'ther Districts $24.78 $25.48 .70 2.8% No meeting required
Mals (Excluding $486.66 $531.70 45.04 9.3%
special Assessments)
THIS IS NOT A BILL — DO NOT PAY
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MARK B. DAPI ON
STATE AUDITOR
612 58F�7 BES 18F-LANAG VJ P.02
STATE OFMINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
SUITE 400 �
525 PARK STREET
SAINT PAUL 55103
(612)296-2551
NOV 1 0 1992
November 9, 1992
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Mr. Robert L. Meller, Jr. i
Plymouth City Attorney '
3500 IDS Center ;
Minneapolis, Mn 55402-2113
Dear Mr. Meller:
Thank you for your letters of September 30, 1992, and October 8, 1992, summarizing
the Board's review of the severance package of Mr. Willis, together with your summary of
subsequent events and actions taken by the Board.
We believe the Board's actions arc responsive to the concerns raised in our letter of
August 20, 1992, and have therefore closed our file on this matter. 4
In response to our concern regarding a six month consulting contract with Mr. ,Willis,
the�Board has reviewed the contract and determined that the work performed by Mr. Willis
as a transition, advisor from July 22, 1992, through October 19, 1992, had a value at least
eqL to the compensation paid to Mr. Willis during that time. Further, the contract'
pa4ments will cease as of October 19, 1992, when Mr. Willis becomes the City 4
Ad6inistrator for Inver Grove Heights.
In response to our concern regarding the transfer of insurance policies to Mr. Willis,
the City has completed a review of the insurance premium costs on various life insurance
policies. Mr. Willis has agreed to reimburse the City $25,782.00 plus interest, which is the
amount by which the insurance premiums exceeded the maximum salary which can be
l provided under the terms of Minn. Stat. § 43A.17. In addition, two policies currently owned
by the City for Mr. Willis will not be transferred and will be retained by the City in.cash
surrender value of approximately $13,000. In addition, the City reviewed individual'
insurance policies for other key employees and has terminated this benefit as an additional
savings to the City.
In response to our concerns regarding the provision of outplacement services, 1
attorneys' fees and a 1991 automobile as part of a settlement with Mr. Willis, the City has
determined that this expenditure was prudent to avoid threatened litigation. Further, the City
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q'{:' Printed on Pa!x' An Equal Opportunity Employer
r• i 11-1.-1:�::_ ('•?''l; '.` file :?,3:") `i`t`'-+.f3EFTi•f=LANACiAN _ �. y o.03
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Mr. Robert L. Meller, Jr.
November 9, 1992
Page 2
will seek an opinion from the Attorney General prior to any payments to Mr. Willis for
accrued vacation pay.
In your letter of September 30, 1992, you advised that the City Council has requested
that our Offick take action, if appropriate, regarding the violation of Minn. Stat. § 43A.17.
We have reviewed this matter and have determined that further action is not warranted. In
Attorney General Opinion 161 b-12, January 24, 1992, the Attorney General determined that
a contract in violation of Minn. Stat. § 43A.17 is illegal and therefore void. The stated
remedy is to amend the contract. We believe the agreement between Mr. Willis and the
City, which requires repayment of the excessive compensation, resolves the compliance issue
under Minn. Stat. § 43A.17. T'he statute does not provide other civil or criminal sanction.
, Thank you for your assistance in resolving the compensation issues related to the
set ement with Mr. Willis.
With best regards.
Sincerely,
Judith M. Jolth
son
General Counsel
JMJ : tp
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November 10, 1992
Mr. Gene Dabrowski
WEST STAR DEVELOPMENT, INC.
13810 North Knowlwood Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
CIN OF
PLYMOUTI-F
SUBJECT: EARTH STOCKPILE AT 13740 61ST AVENUE IN
LAKE CAMELOT ESTATES
Dear Mr. Dabrowski:
This letter is written regarding the earth stockpile located in the rear
yard of the above referenced property. This is a critical drainageway
with a storm sewer inlet located on the northeast corner of the property.
This drainageway and storm sewer inlet must be kept open and maintained
at all times to prevent possible upstream flooding.
I understand that a good portion of the stockpiled material will be used
to backfill proposed retaining walls at the job site. My concern is that
the balance of the material which is not used for backfilling purposes
will not be graded out in such a manner as to create drainage problems.
For that reason it will be necessary to have the stockpile completely
removed from the site prior to receiving final inspection approval by the
Building Division. It would be my recommendation that you do the; final
grading before the ground freezes.
Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions, please
contact me at 550-5079.
Sincerely,
Darrell V.hnson
Senior Engineering Technician
DJ:kh
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Karleen Lutter, Building Inspector
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: December 2,' 1992
TO: All Eligible City Employees
b\
FROM: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manage
SUBJECT: 1993 HOLIDAYS
Below are the official City holidays for 1993 and the date upon which each will be
offered:
HOLIDAY .DATE
New Year's Day Friday, January 1
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 18
President's Day Monday, February 15
Memorial Day Monday, May 31
Independence Day Monday, July 5
Labor Day Monday, September 6
Veterans Day Thursday, November 11
Thanksgiving Holiday* Thursday and Friday,
_ vem
Christmas Day Friday, December 24
* Maintenance employees celebrate Columbus Day, on y, October 11 and
Thanksgiving Day, November 25 in place of the two day Thanksgiving holiday.
FB:keb
cc: Mayor & City Council
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Attomeys at Law
ROBERT A. ALSOP
RONALD H. BATTY
STEPHEN J. BUBUL
JOHN B. DEAN
MARY G. DOBBINS
STEFANIE N. GALEY
CORRINE A. HEINE
JAMES S. HOLMES
DAVID J. KENNEDY
JOHN R. LARSON
WELLINGTON H. LAW
CHARLES L LzFEVIItE
November 9, 1992
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Ceater, MinneapoUs, Minnesota 55402
(612) 337-9300
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Charter Procedures
Dear Frank:
Faa valle (612) 337-9310
WRITER'S DMECT DIAL
337-9232
You've asked me to. outline the necessary steps to
the new charter has been adopted and to comment
changes in city government made by the charter.
=-1Od.
JOBB M. IEFEVRE, JR.
ROBERT J. LINDALL
LAURA K. MOLLET
BARBARA L PORTWOOD
JAMES M. STROMMEN
JAMES J. THOMSON, JR.
LARRY M. WERTHEIM
BONNIE L WII.KINS
GARY P. WINTER
DAVE) L GRAVEN (1929.1991)
OF COUNSEL
ROBERT C. CARLSON
RORERT L DAVEMN
be taken now that
on any procedural
First as to the legal requirements. Minnesota Statutes, Section
410.11 requires that the city clerk file a copy of the charter,
accompanied by a certificate giving the date of the election and
the vote by which the charter was adopted, (i) with the Secretary
of State, (ii) with the County Recorder, and (iii) in the c'lerk's
office. I have attached a form of certificate for this purpose.
I think it would be a good idea to attach a copy of an affidavit of
publication of the charter to the copy on file with the clerk.
Next, I think it advisable to send a copy of the charter,; again
with the certificate to (i) the Hennepin County law library, (ii)
the Hennepin County library, and (iii) the League of Minnesota
Cities. Also, I think it would be a good idea to file any
newspaper articles and other printed material you have about the
charter with the clerk's copy for historical purposes. The charter
commission will be sending a copy to the chief judge; it would be
helpful if you could supply the commission with a certified copy
for that purpose.
Next, you should decide on the distribution of copies. I think
copies should be supplied to (i) each member of the council, (ii)
each department head, and (iii) each member -of the charter
commission. Additional copies should be kept available for public
distribution with or without charge, as the council determines. I
would suggest a small looseleaf binder with mylar edged paper like
the city code. (Crystal has a nice one, if you'd like to see it.)
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Frank Boyles
November 9, 1992
Page 2
As far as other procedural changes required by the new charter,
there are really very few since, as you know, the charter
commission's intent (and I think the effect of the charter) was to
preserve the basic Plan B form of government, except for those
fundamental changes involving the size of the council, wards and
initiative and referendum. But there are some minor changes that
should be kept in mind after January 1, 1993 when the charter goes
into effect.
Sections 3.05, 3.07 and -3.09. Please note that ordinances and
resolutions must be presented in writing and that ordinances are
effective immediately rather than on publication.
Section 7.09. The procedure for expenditures is slightly different
than the statutory form. The council may, as suggested in the
section itself, want to consider adopting an ordinance embodying
and implementing the charter procedure on disbursements.
Section 7.14. An ordinance providing for expenditures from the
Community Improvement Fund (CIP) must be adopted under subdivision
2. You may want to review the Minnetonka ordinance on this point.
You'll note that the charter is silent on the initial funding of
the CIP, but I think the commission's intent was that any existing
capital project fund resulting from the sources described in
subdivision 1, as well as future revenues from those sources, be so
deposited, and I think that's the clear implication of subdivision
1.
Section 12.05. The net proceeds (and here the intent was proceeds
remaining after costs of the sale) of land sales must first go to
pay indebtedness for that property and then to the general fund.
The statutory city code has no such requirement.
The big change comes on January 1, 1994 when the ward system and
term transition begins, but I think the transitional provisions of
the charter are relatively clear on these points.
I'd be happy to respond to any further questions you or the council
might have about the new charter.
Y6urs\truly,
DaviU J. 1 ennedy
DJK:jes
cc: Virgil Schneider
DJX44362
PL100-112
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
CITY OF PLYMOUTH )
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CERTIFICATE OF CITY
CLERK REGARDING ADOPTION
OF A CITY CHARTER
I, the undersigned qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
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Minnesota certify that attached herewith is a true and correct copy of the charter of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The charter was approved by the voters at a duly
called and regularly held special election in the City on November 3, 1992 by a vote
of in favor and opposed. The charter is effective by its terms on
January 1, 1993.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and the corporate seal of the City
of Plymouth, Minnesota this day of 1992.
City Clerk
City of Plymouth, Minnesota
(SEAL)
DJK44387
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November 9, 1992 PIYMOUTR
Donald Marth, Cub Activities Chair
Pathfinder District
4133 Flag Ave N
New Hope, MN 55427
Dear Mr. Marth:
The City of Plymouth has no objection to the ice fishing derby
you are sponsoring on Medicine Lake, Sunday, January 31, 1993.
We request that your group remove all debris from the ice in the
area of your contest once the event has concluded. A member of
our park maintenance crew will check the lake on Monday, February
1,' which is standard practice following an event of this type.
Good luck with the derby, and if I can be of further assistance
to you, please call me at 550-5131.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Risk Management Coordinator
Director of Public Safety
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Celebrating our 25th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Clean Water Act
November 9, 1992
Ms. Charlotte Beck
3800 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Ms. Beck:
RE: Petroleum Storage Tank'Release"Investigation and Corrective Action
Site: Charlotte Beck Residence, 3800 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth
LEAK #: LEAK00005859
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) has received notification that a .
release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own
and/or operate that has resulted in contamination of soil and/or ground water.
Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage'tank
releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the extent of the release
and take actions needed to ensure that the release is cleaned up. A person is
considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or
operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically
exempted under the law. See Minn. Stat. § 115C,021 (as amended by Minn. Laws
1992, ch. 414, sec. 2) If you believe that you are not legally responsible for
this storage tank release, please provide the MPCA with a written explanation of
the grounds for your.position within 30 days.
The MPCA staff is requesting you to take the steps necessary to investigate and
clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA technical documents.
The MPCA requires that you conduct a site investigation to define the full,
extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination caused by the
release. If you know or discover khat there is free-floating petroleum on'the
water table, the MPCA requests that you notify the MPCA within 24 hours. In
addition, if any measurable volume of free product is observed in an excavation,
borehole, or well, you -must IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery
(passive hydrophobic/oleophilic collectors, absorbent pads, etc.)
If you are not legally responsible rthe
occurredSyoumayrelease,
volunteer totake
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title to the property where the elease
corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective
action may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of
corrective action. The legislature has established the Petroleum Tank Release
Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is
administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petro Board).
The Petro Board has adopted rules governing application for reimbursement.
Minn. Rules ch. 2890. Questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be
directed to the Petro Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
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If you have not already done so, the HPCA recommends that you hire a qualified
consulting firm that has experience in conducting petroleum release site .
investigations and in proposing and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
The HPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the
requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note
that, under Minn. Rules pt. 2890.0075, subp. 2, you must solicit a minimum of
two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that
your consulting costs are reasonable.
If you do not respond to this letter within 30 days, the MPCA staff will assume
that you do not intend to comply with this request. In this event, the HPCA
Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. If you do not comply
with the Commissioner's order, it may be enforced in court or, alternatively,
the MPCA could spend its own money cleaning up the release and then request the
Attorney General to recover its costs from you 'through legal action. Failure to
cooperate with the HPCA in.a timely manner will also result in reduced
reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. Rules pt. 2890.0065, subp.. 1,
item C.
A packet of'fact sheets is enclosed for your information.
if you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information,
contact me at 612/297-8589. Please reference the above LEAK # in all
correspondence.
Sincerely,
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E. Edwin Balcos
Project Manager
Tanks and Spills Section
Hazardous Waste Division
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cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk, Plymouth
Lyle Robinson, Fire Chief, Plymouth
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James L. Bebus
Four Seasons Liquors
4232 Lancaster Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: 1993 LIQUOR LICENSE
Dear Mr. Bebus:
At their October 26 Plymouth Forum, the City Council heard from Jerry Weinrich,
representing Falmouth Associates, the owner of the Four Season's Mall, and a number
of concerned tenants. The key concern was that the landlord is not current on his
property taxes. Plymouth City Code requires that any liquor license holder be current
on property taxes. If the landlord does not make all necessary property tax payments,
the tenants will be unable to renew their liquor licenses.
At the Plymouth Forum the Council asked me to contact Hennepin County Property
Tax Division to determine what steps might be taken to ensure that the property taxes
associated with the portion of the property used by each licensee was current, even
though the remainder of the mall's property taxes are delinquent. Marie Kunze,
Supervisor at the Hennepin County Property Tax Division advises me that if the owner
and tenants can reach an agreement which 1) -defines the amount of property tax
attributable to each tenant; and 2) provides for verifiable payment of those taxes at the
County, she will monitor payments made and report them to the City.
Through the agreement, the tenant pays his or her regular monthly lease payment, but
withholds the tax portion. Then, prior to May 15 and October 15, the tenant is
responsible for payment of each half of the property tax payment.
In order for this arrangement to work, it is necessary for you as the affected tenants and
Mr. Weinrich, representing the property owner, to prepare an agreement which would
define the percentage of the total mall's property tax attributable to each of you and to
identify how it is to be paid semiannually. This agreement should be in writing and
shared with the City and County prior to finalization. This will provide the opportunity
for the City Attorney and County Tax Department to review and comment about the
agreement.
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You can expect a call from Mr. Weinrich in the next week or two to determine whether
you are interested in having such an agreement prepared and the type of provisions that
the agreement should contain.
Feel free to call me at 550-5013 if you have any questions. I am hopeful that through
our cooperative efforts we will be able to reach a satisfactory solution to this problem.
Sincerely
Manager
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James L. Bebus
Four Seasons Liquors
4232 Lancaster Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Mike Piper
Marcello's-Pizza
4112 Lancaster Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Golden China Restaurant
c/o Ben & Margaret Chao -Nan Liao
3645 Forestview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Gerald S. Weinrich
Attorney
1903 South Broadway '
Rochester, MN 55904
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November 9, 1992
Margaret Moore
Director of Education
Minneapolis Urban League
Education Department
1911 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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SUBJECT: NOVEMBER 30 PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Dear Margaret:
This letter confirms our telephone discussion. You have agreed to provide a 1/2 hour presentation to
the Plymouth City Council at their Monday,' November 30, 1992 study session which commences at
5:30 p.m. at Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. As I indicated over the phone, the
Council is interested in leaming more about the problems which the Urban League has observed in the
central city. They are also interested in knowing what techniques have been useful in accomplishing
your goals and objectives.
Following your presentation, we will have a 1/2 hour presentation scheduled from a representative of
the Suburban Anti -Racism Committee. The purpose of this presentation will be to provide the
suburban perspective on this issue and suggestions that the City may wish to consider in order to deal
with issues of human rights and diversity.
I believe there will be about ten people attending the meeting. If you have items for distribution, I
would appreciate it if you would provide them to me by Monday, November 23. You can expect to
receive a call from Marci Shapiro of the West Hennepin Community Services Council (920-5533), to
further discuss your pective presentations. This is a dinner meeting, so we hope you will join us
for dinner._ If you ave any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact me at 550-5013.
Frank
Manager
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Marci Shapiro
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
4100 Vernon Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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November 6, 1992
Marci Shapiro
West Hennepin Human Services
4100 Vernon Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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SUBJECT: NOVEMBER 30 PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Dear Ms. Shapiro:
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This letter confums that one or more members of the Suburban Hennepin Anti -Racism
Committee will be making a presentation to the Plymouth City Council at their November 30,
1992 study session which commences at 5:30 p.m. in the City Center Building at 3400
Plymouth Boulevard.
The topic is human rights/diversity issues. I am planning to have Margaret Moore, the Urban
League presenter, provide a one-half hour overview, including the role of the Urban League,
problems they have noted affecting the central cities, how they have combated those problems,
and what suburban communities can expect in the future.
A second half-hour presentation would be representatives from the Suburban Hennepin Anti -
Racism Committee. I understand that this presentation will provide information from a survey
recently conducted of suburban communities with respect to their human rights/diversity
activities. Observations from those survey results, together with comments about the
appropriateness of human rights commissions in the suburbs - and the steps for their
implementation and well-being, will be reviewed.
Finally, recommendations will be provided on what steps Plymouth Councihmembers can take
to proactively deal with the issue of human rights and diversity. I hope that all presenters will
join us for a light meal commencing at 5:30. If you have materials you would like me to
distribute for Council review prior to the meeting, please submit them to me by Monday,
November 23. As soo as you have the names of the presenters, please let me know. Feel
free to call me at 550(13 -- and thanks for your help.
cerely,
Frank oyl
Acting ity Manager
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Ken & Sharon Schultz
2700 Fountain Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Schultz:
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Thank you for your November 4 letter to Mayor Bergman. He has asked me to respond.
There is no question that it would be nice if Plymouth had many of the facilities which you
identified. The problem, of course, is paying for such a facility.
You are probably aware of the community center issue which caused substantial controversy in
our community some years ago. It is clear from that experience that there is not unanimity
among residents on whether a pool, ice arena, or other amenities should be constructed and
paid for by our property taxpayers.
Your letter is one of the few we have received on this subject. If you truly support such an
initiative, the best way to make progress is to arouse the interest of other Plymouth residents
and have them share their concerns with the Council. Let me know if you have any questions.
My phone number is 550-5013.
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Mr. Frank Boyles j
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles
Thank you for responding to my letter directed to Mayor
Bergman, concerning facilities•such as ice arenas and pools.
Yes,,I am very aware of the community center issue. If I am
not mistaken, it was to be a reality until we experienced
the mayoral and council change. Monies were available but
the people of Plymouth were not consulted "pre" design of
the community center, only after the fact. I would like,a
better explanation of this at your convenience because I;
will make your letter of response, dated November 9, 1992,
available to the Wayzata Youth Hockey Assoc. Board. I truly
find it very hard to believe that interest arousals is
hardly the issue. It has been an issue for years from the
ice arena side. As a former 5 -year member of the
Wayzata/Plymouth Youth Baseball Assoc. Board, I know how
difficult it is to battle for fields, maintenance and
quality facilities to support our ever expanding youth
needs. Our needs have been shared with the Council over the
years only to fall on, in most cases, deaf ears. Most,
probably see it as futile.
Respectfully, t
Ken Schultz
cc. Mayor
City Council
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Jeremiah Larson
11540 Bass Lake Road
Plymouth, MN 55422
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SUBJECT: ENCLOSED ALARM PERMIT
Dear Mr. Larson:
As discussed in our phone conversation of November 10th, I have
enclosed a police alarm permit application (brown), a fire alarm
application (white), and a copy of the City ordinance. The fire
alarm application needs to be completed only if your building is
equipped with a fire alarm system.
I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with you and learn more about
the alarm system covering the tenants in your building. As
discussed, upon receipt of your completed alarm permit I will
remove the alarm of September 13, 1992, from your file, as a
chargeable alarm. You will not be responsible for the $50.00 fee
you were billed for. From that time on any chargeable false
alarms will be handled following the City ordinance fee schedule.
If you have any questions regarding your alarm system or if other
tenants would like to speak with me, do not hesitate to call my
direct dial number at 550-5165. Thank you for your assistance
and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Craig C. Gerdes'
Public Safety Director
BY
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Police Services Supervisor
Plymouth Police Department
cc: Mayor Kim M. Bergman
Frank Boyles - Acting City Manager
Darrel Anderson - Crime Prevention Officer
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November 4, 1992
Mayor Kim Bergman
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
At the October 5, 1992 meeting of the Plymouth City Council'a request was
made by Baton Corporation to amend the RPUD concept plan in the area due
east of Jonquil Lane and south of 41st Avenue North. The Council
directed The Homeowners to contact the Hennepin County Park Board
regarding any possible acquisition of this and neighboring properties to
become a permanent part of the Clifton E. French Regional Park.
On October 8th, The Homeowners' Association did address the Hennepin Park
Budget and Finance Committee regarding the desire to preserve this
property and make it a part of French Regional Park. 'The Hennepin Parks
Budget and Finance Committee acted unanimously to: 1) accept the
property, when purchased, as part of French Regional.Park, 2) amend the
Hennepin Parks Master Plan to include this property, and 3) to provide
staff assistance in the acquisition process. The Hennepin County Park
Board approved this resolution on October 8th, 1992. Copies of the noted
actions are enclosed for your review.
Furthermore, we wish to officially notify you that our Association has
secured the pro bono services of Mona Moede to assist us in the fund
raising effort. We look forward to working collaboratively with ,you and
the Plymouth City Council in the weeks and months to come in order to
preserve this natural habitat. We urge you to establish direct
communications with us to enable our collective success during the course
of this important endeavor.
Sincerely,
Chuck Lyma good
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SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
October 8,1992
Commissioners Present: James White, Chair, Judith Anderson, Shirley Bonine, Susan
Nelson Boser, David Dombrowski, Nicholas Eoloff, Bill Weir
Staff Present: Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent; K. Bowen, B. Gove, M.
Henry, D. King, T. McDowell, M. Ostlund, R. Wicklund
Others Present: Jeff Brauchle, Oppenheimer, Wolff, and Donnelly; Chuck
Lymangood, Mona Moede, Roseanne Pankonin, Mission
Ridge/Mission Trails Homeowners Association; Phillip Crowley,
Marilyn Corcoran, Linda Marquardt, Rosemary Franzese, Board
of Commissioners candidates; Cliff Hoffman, Deloitte and
Touche, auditors; Marvin Johnson, Mayor, City of Independence;
Byron Laher, Minnesota Holmenkollen.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Jim White at Park District Headquarters, 12615
County Road 9, Plymouth, at 5:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Dombrowski, seconded by Bonine, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS MAILED.
MOTION CARRIED
Approval of Report of Budget & Finance Comr+3ttee Meeting of Sep±ember 17,1992
MOTION by Weir, seconded by Dombrowski, TO APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17,1992 AS MAILED.
MOTION CARRIED
Request from Residents of Mission Ridge/Mission Trails in Plymouth
Mr. Chuck Lymangood, a Mission Ridge resident, and Mona Moede, former Hennepin Park;
commissioner, discussed with Board members the acquisition of property located
immediately east and contiguous to French Regional Park. Their request was supported r"
volunteer Roseanne Pankonin who added a naturalist's view toward saving the pond a -
land. /
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Mr. Lymangood briefly reviewed the history of this request which was first brought to the
Committee on March 1, 1990, by the residents of Mission Ridge/Mission Trails. At that time,
the Board said that while the property was of interest, Hennepin Parks was not in a financial
position to purchase it. It was also suggested that the residents look into alternative funding
such as was done in the acquisition of the Cedar Lake properties by the Save Cedar Lake
Committee. Since the original concept plan was presented to the Plymouth Planning
Commission, the number of units has been reduced from 103 to 29 (9 twinhomes and ll single
family units), and the Planning Commission and City Council. have approved the change in
the concept plan. However, Mr. Lymangood said the developer has indicated a willingness
to sell the property, provided it is done concurrently with the continued advancement of his
development proposal with the City of riymouth. Mr. Lymangood repeated his past
emphasis on the value of this property to "water, wildlife and woodlands" and urged
Hennepin Parks' support for its acquisition as a buffer between the park and adjacent
properties. Mr. Lymangood said he had also contacted the Save Cedar Lake Association and,
as a -result, was proposing a "Friends of French" association modeled after this group.
Lymangood said, "The only thing missing is a strong statement of support from the
Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners. We need your support now; the time has come to
act. We are not asking you to do something political, we're asking you to do the right thing
to protect water, wildlife, and woodlands for French Regional Park and Hennepin Parks in
general." He then introduced Mona Moede, former commissioner, "who will join us in a
calvary charge to take back the land. She has volunteered to become our leader. Listen to
her and act on her. proposal."
Ms. Moede's address of the Committee was preceded by a presentation from Ms. Pankonin,
who reiterated the reasons for supporting this proposal -which included preservation of the
wildlife; use of the area for nature programs; protection of Medicine Lake and its backwaters;
preservation of trees; and retention of an area which is used by neighborhood residents to
walk their dogs.
Mona Moede then addressed the Committee, pointing" to four areas of concern: l) funding; 2)
support and approval from Hennepin Parks that protection of the area is needed and desired;
3) assurance that the Master Plan for French Regional Park will be revised to include this
property if funding is secured; and 4) expertise and assistance of Hennepin Parks staff to aid
the group in securing funding through the writing of. grants as well as private donations.
Mrs. Moede said, "I believe enough in this project that I am willing to provide the leadership
to raise the funds necessary for acquisition. To do so, I will make the major contacts'and
write grant requests, seeking help when necessary from Hennepin Parks staff. Mrs. Moede
felt she would need about six months to raise the money; in answer to query from
Commissioner Dombrowski, Ms. Moede said she would "envision acquisition of both parcels,
in order to preserve the whole area, and would hope to raise from $600,000 to $1 million."
Commissioner Dombrowski then proposed the following motion:
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MOTION by Dombrowski, seconded by Bonine, TO APPROVE AND RECOMMEND TO
THE BOARD SUPPORT FOR THE MISSION HILLS/MISSION RIDGE HOMEONJNERS
ASSOCIATION PLAN TO SECURE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY LYING EAST OF FRENCH REGIONAL PARK, REFERRED TO AS THE NORTH
AND SOUTH PARCELS; THAT, UPON THE PROPERTY'S ACQUISITION BY THE
ASSOCIATION, HENNEPIN PARKS WILL REVISE ITS EXISTING MASTER PLAN TO
INCLUDE THESE PROPERTIES SO THAT THE LAND CAN BE ACCEPTED AS A
DONATION FROM THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR INCLUSION.INTO FRENCH
REGIONAL PARK; FURTHER, THE COMMITTEE SUPPORTS FORWARDING THIS
ACTION TO THE OCTOBER 8,1992, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR
CONSIDERATION.
Commissioner Eoloff asked about the response of the City of Plymouth to this proposal..
Mrs. Moede said that it does not appear that there will be any resistance from the City
because the developer has already agreed to sell the land. "The money would be raised in
the name of the neighborhood association and the land donated to Hennepin Parks. What I
heard from the Planning Commission is that they would like to see this land remain in its. .
current state, but with the concept plan as presented, they had to approve. *The biggest
problem is usually with development and since this would remain undeveloped, this
shouldn't be a problem."
Commissioner Anderson said there was clear support for this proposal when it was first
brought to the Board, but questions centered around responsibility and funding. "I want to
now clarify. l) this will involve private solicitation of funds; 2) Hennepin Parks' support will
be in-kind staff expertise; and 3) revision of the Master Plan will occur only after the land has
been secured. If we amend it prior to acquisition, we would be under a financial obligation
to include it." Mrs. Anderson said it was "gratifying wsee that you did look at the
private/public model of the Save Cedar Lake Committee." She added that it was her
assumption that revision of the Master Plan wotdd include no development of the site.
Commissioner Bonine added her support of the effort and asked what the cost would be to
the Park District if development did occur. Superintendent Bryant said staff would address
this issue before its next meeting on November 5. Staff has already looked at the site and
conducted some models on stormwater runoff. Ms. Bonine asked that the cost of trees which
would be removed in development be included in this report.
Commissioner Anderson said, "Conversely, we should look at what the City of Plymouth
would receive in greenways or dedicated land, should development plans go through." She
also asked Ms. Moede what she would like from the Board in terms of a formal
understanding of its support, to use when soliciting funds. Mrs. Moede said a letter
demonstrating the action of the Board would be most helpful. Also, the freedom to have the
opportunity to work with Superintendent Bryant and his staff to secure the. necessary
information for grant requests would be important.
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Commissioner Anderson said, "Because we agree this project [and its fund-raising] is outside
of Hennepin Parks, any funds secured would not have to comply with our issues, i.e., we
would have no right to place any constraints or conditions regarding a potential conflict of
interest on private funds."
In approving moving this item to the Board on the same evening, Commissioner Weir asked
if there was any reason staff would require more time to discuss their own involvement.
Superintendent Bryant said staff had always supported the concept; the only problem has
been the financing. If the Board wants to move on this project, this is acceptable to staff.
Mr. Weir also asked how much cost in staff time would be required in the coming months.
it deteru.ined u at tl'ds would' be a n-dird tai aiiiount.
MOTION CARRIED
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 13, 1992, for Council Meeting of November 16
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: ACQUISITION OF ESS PROPERTY (FERNBROOK LANE AND COUNTY
ROAD 9)
1. ACTION REQUESTED: The attached resolution authorizes
the - Mayor and acting City Manager to enter into a
contract for the purchase of approximately 24 acres of
property located northeast of County Road 9 and
Fernbrook Lane for park purposes. The purchase price of
this property is to be $198,000 spread over three years.
2. BACKGROUND: This property has been identified as a future
acquisition site in the City's comprehensive plan for a
number of years. During the last 12 months, a developer has
attempted without success to put together a deal which would
allow for development to take place on some of this
property. Following this last unsuccessful attempt at
development, the owner of the property, Marion Ess, offered
to sell to the City her 24 acres for $10,000 an acre. At
the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission, the City Council on July 20, 1992, authorized
staff to begin negotiations for the acquisition of this
property. Following the completion of an appraisal on this
property, the City attorney and staff negotiated for the
acquisition of this property The terms and conditions of
the agreement are spelled out in the attached memo to the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission dated November 6,
1992.
The nationally recognized "Kids for Saving Earth," which is
based in Plymouth, has conceptually agreed to adopt this
park as a project for their organization. This group will
be involved in the design, development, maintenance and fund
raising for this park.
The current funding for the acquisition of this property
will be taken from park dedication funds, which have been
earmarked for this project in the 1992 capital improvements
budget.
Acquisition of Ess Property
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The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, at their
meeting of November 12, recommended the City Council
authorize acquisition of this property as outlined by the
City attorney's office.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: Staff concurs with the
recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission that this property be acquired at this time at a
price of $198,000 spread over three years, terms and
conditions as outlined in this memorandum.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF MARION ESS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City's comprehensive park plan identifies a major
park preservation site located approximately northeast of
Fernbrook Lane and County Road 9, and
WHEREAS, the owner of said property has, requested the City
purchase said property, and
WHEREAS, a purchase agreement has been negotiated with the land
owner at a price below the appraised value, and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission has reviewed
and recommended the acquisition of this property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the acting City Manager and Mayor are
authorized to enter into a purchase agreement for said property
at a cost of $198,000 spread over three years as the terms and
conditions are called for in the purchase agreement, and further,
that said money is to be taken from park dedication funds.
Adopted by the City Council on
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 6, 1592
TO: PRAC
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: ACQUISITION OF ESS PROPERTY (FERNBROOK & CO. RD. 9)
As you will recall, earlier this year Larry Liles made a
presentation to you requesting that the Commission consider
acquiring this 24 acres of property located along 494 north of
County Road 9 and east of Fernbrook Lane (see map). The
Commission recommended that the City Council authorize staff to
negotiate for the purchase of this property and bring it back for
further review by the Commission. Marion Ess offered to sell the
property for $10,000 an acre, or $240,000. A City secured
appraisal of the property set the value at $206,000. Working
through the City's attorney's office, we were able to negotiate a
purchase agreement at a sale price of $198,000. This agreement
will require a down payment of $100,000 prior to December 15,
with the balance of $98,000 spread over three years at 8%
interest. The seller has paid all -the real estate .taxes in the
year 1992. The purcahser will be responsible for all taxes in
1993. These taxes are estimated to be $7,000. The property will
become tax exempt commencing in 1994.
The nationally recognized Kids for Saving Earth program, which is
based here in Plymouth, has agreed to make this park site an
adoption project for their local group. This means they will be
involved in the design of the park, the building of the park and
the maintenance of the park. They may also do fund raising for
special construction within the park. At this time, I anticipate
that the overall maintenance and upkeep of this park will be very
minimal.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission recommend to the City Council that the
purchase agreement for this 24 acres of property owned by Marion
Ess be approved. One hundred percent of the funding for this
acquisition is to be taken from park dedication funds. This
project is currently shown in the approved 1992 capital
improvements program at an estimated cost of $250,000.
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ROBERT L. CROSBY
LEONARD M. ADDINGTON
ROBERT R. BARTH
N. WALTER GRAFF
ALLEN D. BAR\ARD
RICHARD A. PETERSON
ROBERT J. CHRISTIANSON,JR
FRANK J. WALz
FRANK VOGL
MARMUS W. VAN PUT -TEN, JR.
DAvm B.MORSE
JOHN A -BURTON, JR.
JAMES C.DIRACLEs
ROBERT L.MELLER,JR.
SCOTT D. ELLER
BEST & F LANA GAN
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GEORGE O. LUDcEE
E.JosEPH LAFAVE
GREGORY D. SOULE
CATHY E. Goa LIN
PATRICK B. HENNESSY
TIMOTHY A. SULLIVAN
TAMMY L. PUST
BRIAN F. RICE
TRACY J. VAN STEEN'BUROH
DAVID J. ZUBKE
STEVEN R.KRUOER
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TELEPHONE (612) 039-7121
Tim- COPIER (612) 339-5697
November 5, 1992
Mr. Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Marion Ess Property
Dear Mr. Blank:
DANIEL R. W. NELSON
CINDY J.LARsow
JOHN P. BOYLE
Ross C. FoRxELL
CARYN SCHMM GLOVER
SARAH S.GODFBEY
MARY E. SHEAHEN
CATHERINE J. COURTNEY
KEITH J. NELSEN
TRACY F. KocHEA-DO=R
JEANNICE M.REDING
SARAH CRIPPEN MADISON
ROBERT D. MAHER
DAvm H. JOHNSON
WILLIAM J. MORRIS
OF CoUIGsEL
JoHN R.CARRoLL
JAMES D OLsoN
ROBERT M. SYAEE
ARCHIBALD SPENCER
CHARLES S. BELLOWS
WARD B. LEWIs
JAMES I. BEST
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ROBERT J. FLANAGAN
IBM -1974
I spoke with Larry Liles regarding the City's offer to purchase
the above property. He indicated that his client would need
$100,000.00 down and the balance of $110,000.00 over a three-year
period at 8% per annum. Although this is a reduction of
$30,000.00 from their initial offer, I indicated that it was more
than our appraisal and much more than the City felt it was worth.
I then countered with an offer of $198,000.00 with $100,000.00
down and the balance of $98,000.00 at 8% interest payable annually
over three years. Mr. Liles feels his client will agree to that
price if we can close on or before December 15, 1992. I indicated
that we could if the purchase agreement, as drawn, except for the
above changes, is submitted to you prior to November 12, 1992. He
indicated that he would have it to you before then and submit a
copy of it to me for approval.
Based on the survey and our own investigation of the property, I
would recommend approval of the purchase agreement as outlined
above.
I will call you upon receipt of the amended agreement.
Very tr` y yours,
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MARINUS' W. VAN PUTTEN, JR.
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June 18, 1992
Mr. Eric Blank
Director of Parks
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: 24+/- acres NW corner of Interstate 494 and Co. Rd. 9
Dear Mr. Blank,
This letter is our offer to sell, to the City of Plymouth, the
above described property. The property's character,- topography
and natural resources demand preservation as is for its best use,
City Wildlife Park. This land is presently guided LA -2 and as you
are aware, development may well destroy the integrity of one of
the last remaining stands of trees in the City of Plymouth.
As I understand, the Parks Department has been instructed by the
City Council to pursue land outside the development communities
for park acquisition. The cost of land in undeveloped areas
should be less than the cost of land in areas under development.
I propose to -sell to the City our 24+/- acres for the amount of
$10,000.00 per acre. This land cost is well within the cost of
land in undeveloped areas and our land certainly contains better
natural features and resources for preservation and public
enjoyment. Our land would connect with the City's previously
acquired park land to the west and provide the City the necessary
corridor for snowmobile trails north and south along Interstate
494. The City's acquisition would prevent the necessity of future
sewer extension to our land, provide needed park land for.closeby
development communities and provide a buffer from the light
industrial area to the south.
In order to help with the acquisition, we will not require
immediate cash -payment. We will sell over time, 4 to 5 years,
with 20%-25% down and annual payments of 20%-25% of the sale price
Plus accrued interest at the rate of 8% per annum. I believe this
is a fair and equitable offer to the City and I believe the City
will be appreciated for the preservation of this resource.
Please review this offer with the necessary City Officials and
respond to me as quickly as may be possible.
Sincerely,
Marion Ess
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 92426 -
AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS
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WI�REAS, Marion Ess has sent a letter to the City offering to sell 24 acres of
property to the City for a future park; and
WHEREAS, the Park & Recreation master plan calls for some or all of this property to
be included as a future park site, and
WHEREAS, the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission has reviewed said offer and
has recommended to the City Council that the City negotiate to attempt to arrive at a
fair price for said land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that staff is authorized to secure an
appraisal of said property; and
FURTF�R, to attempt to negotiate a fair market purchase of said property; and
FURTHER, that the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission will review this
acquisition before it is returned to the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council on July 20, 1992.
Peter J.
P atchin
& Associates, Inc. :
Valuation Consultants (612) 895-1205
101 West Burnsville Parkway, Suite 200, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 FAX(612)895-1521
September 29, 1992
City of Plymouth
Parks Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
ATTN:- Mr. Eric Blank
Dear Mr. Blank:
At your request we
captioned property
value.
RE: Limited Value Analysis
Approximately 24.6 Acres of
Vacant Residential Land
Plymouth, Minnesota
have made a limited value analysis of the above
for the purpose of estimating its fair market
The attached report is intended to be a preliminary indication of
market value only. It is not intended to be a full appraisal
report and is submitted to you with this understanding. We cannot
be bound to the values stated herein, and would be able to do so
only after an analysis of far greater depth than is set forth in
this report.
Based upon our inspection of the property and after a brief con-
sideration of the many factors influencing market value, it is our
opinion that its most probable market value as of August 31, 1992
is $206,000.
TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS
This limited value analysis has been made in 'conformity with
accepted professional, ethical and performance standards, of real
estate appraisal practice. If you have any questions or comments
after reading the appraisal, please contact the firm.
The undersigned appraisers certify that they have personally
inspected the property and have investigated information believed
to be pertinent to the valuation of the property and to the best of
their knowledge and belief, the statements and opinions expressed
herein are correct and reasonable, subject to the limiting
conditions set forth herein.
Certified to this 29th day of
September, 1992
PETER J. PATCHIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Joseph E. Mako
Staff Appraiser
ge. Phin, MAI, ASA, CRE
President
Minnesota I.D. #4000453
Peter J. Patchin & Associates, Inc.
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