HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-04-1992CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 4, 1992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1 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 the final agenda for
the meeting.
DEC. 7 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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DEC. 8 8:30 A.M. CITY MANAGER SEVIIFINALIST
REVIEW
Council Conference Room
Harry Brull has suggested, the attached
agenda.
DEC. 10 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL 1993 BUDGET HEARING
Council Chambers
DEC. 12 9:00 A.M. CITY MANAGER FINALIST
INTERVIEWS
Council Conference Room
DEC. 14 & 7:00 P.M.
DEC. 15
CITY MANAGER FINALIST
INTERVIEWS (if needed)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 4, 1992
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER:
DEC. 21 5:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
DEC. 21 6:30 P.M.
DEC. 21 7:00 P.M.
TOPIC:
- Financial/Legal Advisors
PLYMOUTH FORUM
Council Chambers
COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
2. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 P.M. The Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached.
(M-2)
3. FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- Wednesday, December 9, 4:00 P.M. The
Finance Advisory Committee will meet in the City Council conference room. Agenda
attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 P.M. The Planning
Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. FRAC -- Thursday, December 10, 7:00 P.M. The Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission will meet in the City Council conference room. Agenda attached. (M-5)
6. MEETING REMINDERS:
A. 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.
B. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED COMIVIISSION -- Thursday, December 10,
12:00 noon, Saint Andrews Club, Brooklyn Park. The meeting notice and October
meeting minutes are attached. (1-6)
7. OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - Sunday, December 6, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Plymouth
Creek Park. A flyer and newsletter are attached. (M-7
8. MEETING CALENDARS - City Center calendars for December, and City Council
calendars are attached. (M-8
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DECEMBER 4, 1992
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. 1993 TOWN MEETINGS -- A draft timeline for mail preparation of 1993 town meeting
notices to residents is attached. The timelines have been established using the proposed
1993 Council meeting dates the Council will be considering at Monday night's Council
meeting. If any of the Town Meeting dates are changed, the timelines will be revised
appropriately. (I-1)
2. CITY MANAGER SEVERANCE PACKAGE -- A copy of the handout information
provided by Councilmember Edson at the November 30 budget hearing ' regarding the
former City Manager's severance package is attached. (I-2)
3. HIGHWAY 55/7XCNIUM LANE INTERSECTION D4PROVEMENTS -- The attached
memo from Fred Moore and letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation
confirm that a median modification acceptable to the service station operator has been
agreed upon and the project is scheduled for award in January, 1994. (I-3)
4. 1993 MLC LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM -- A copy of the Municipal Legislative
Commission's positions for the 1993 Legislative Session is attached. The MLC Board of
Directors approved this document on October 21, 1992. (I-4)
5. METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMIVIISSION - PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL
MEETING -- The Metropolitan Airports Commission will hold a public information
meeting to discuss the Site Identification and Site Screening Criteria for a new airport in
the Dakota County area on Tuesday, December 15. A copy of the meeting notice is
attached. (I-5)
6. ASSESSMENT APPEAL -- Appeal filed by Peace Lutheran Church on 1992 Street
Reconstruction assessments. (I-6)
7. PLANNING FOR PLYMOUTH NEWS -- We are planning for the January issue of the
Plymouth News. If Councilmembers have ideas for stories what should be included,
please call Communications Coordinator Helen LaFave at 550-5016 by 4:30 p.m. on
Thursday, December 10. A reminder: Suggestions for articles are welcome at any time,
however, if you get them to us as early as possible it helps with planning.
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8. NEW ARTICLES -- Councihnember Vasiliou asked that the following news articles be
shared with the Council:
a. "Improving Hennepin County's effectiveness," Star Tribune, November 28, 1992.
b. "Plymouth, neighbors near saturation point," CityBusiness, November 20, 1992.
c. "Setting the course for Twin Cities development," CityBusiness, November 20, 1992.
d. "St. Paul's Latimer era showed many what it's worth going out on a limb,", Star
Tribune, November 29, 1992. (1-8)
9. CUSTOMER COXIMIENT CARDS -- A summary of customer comment cards received
during the month of November is attached. (1- 9)
10. WESTON LANE AREA STORM SEWER -- A memo from Fred Moore and Bonestroo
address concerns from Councilmember Vasiliou about contractors working after dark,
construction inspection and tree damage. - (1-10)
11. PERSONNEL --
a. Letter from Michele Foster, Opus Corporation, on the spirit of cooperation by City
staff in regard to the Twin City Fan & Blower project. (I -11a)
b. Letter of appreciation from Cardinal Ridge Board of Directors to Darrell Anderson for
presentation to Cardinal Ridge residents. (I -11b)
c. Letter of appreciation from David Shea, 14610 13th Avenue North, to Eric Blank.
(I -11c)
12. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to David Anderson, Chair, Hennepin Conservation District, from Mayor
Bergman requesting a 60 day extension for City staff review of the Hennepin County
Groundwater Plan. A letter from Mr. Anderson is also attached advising of the
District Board's decision to extend the review period an additional 30 days (January
8, 1992). (1-12a)
b. Letter to Keith Moberg, School District 281 Chair, from Mayor Bergman, regarding
the School Liaison Program. (I -12b)
c. Letter to Joel Holger, 14305 46th Avenue North, from Mark Peterson, regarding the
regrading of a berm on the east side of Mr. Holger's property. (I -12c)
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e. Letter to Bella Braverman, 14845 18th Avenue North, in response to letter to City
Council regarding a vacant house at 2715 Fernbrook. (1-12e)
f. Letter from Gerald Weinrich, attorney representing Falmouth Associates (Four
Season's Shopping Center), concerning the firm's Chapter Eleven filing in the
Bankruptcy Court. (I -12f)
g. Letter sent to property owners of duplexes with one water meter, reminding them of
action taken by the Council on January 27, 1992 that offers a second water meter at
no charge during 1992. Dale Hahn advises that originally seven properties were
contacted during the year. To date, four of the properties have installed a second
meter. (1-12g)
h. Letter from Metropolitan Council to Local Government Officials on a planner's
forum scheduled for Tuesday, December 15 to discuss an "interim strategy" to reduce
nonpoint source pollution to the region's surface waters and a model ordinance to
assist local governments in implementing the strategy. (1-12h)
i. Letter from Pauline Milner to Mayor Bergman forwarding a copy of a letter Ms.
Milner sent to Joy Tierney in response to a November 9 telephone call. (1-12i)
j. Letter from Margaret Crowder to Mayor Bergman. (1-12j)
k. Letter from Hennepin County Commissioner Makowske to Commissioner -Elect
Hilary on transition matters. (1-12k)
1.. Letters to Postal Service officials on the grand opening of the Lost Lake Branch Post
Office. Also attached are letters of appreciation to Larry Dowell, TwinWest
Chamber, and Bob Scott , Coldwell Banker, for their "lobbying efforts" for window
service at the new postal facility. (1-121)
m. Memo from Fred Moore, regarding follow up to alley maintenance request by Steve
Chase, 11901 23rd Avenue North, at the November 30 budget public hearing. (I -
12m)
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
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AGENDA
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 - Eric Blank
III. DARE PROGRAM - Craig Gerdes
IV. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM - David Landswerk
V. SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON TO PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT - David
Landswerk
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN - 7:00 P.M.
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF
CITY MANAGER APPLICANTS
Tuesday, December 8, 1992
8:30 a.m.
City Council Conference Room
I. FINALIST CANDIDATES
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Structure? Training?
IV. SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE
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BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
TUESDAY, December 8, 1992
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 13, 1992
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Peter Kuchman. Variance from the lot coverage requirements from the
Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of a detached garage for a
property located at 1447 Evergreen Lane North. (12-01-92).
5. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
DECEMBER 9, 1992
4:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Financial Impact Analysis - Dave MacGillivray, Springsted
3. Review 1993 - 1997 Capital Improvement Program
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 1993 - 4:00 P.M.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1992
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WHERE: Plymouth City Center ' .Lk
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..
B. (7:05 p.m.) Graham Land Company. Residential Planned Unit Development
(RPUD) Concept Plan; Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit;
Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development District) to R -1A
(Low Density Single Family Residential) of a 10.86 acre site for a 24
lot single family residential development; and, a Variance for the
minimum size of a Planned Unit Development, located Northwest of the
intersection of 42nd Avenue North and Cottonwood Lane (92090)
C. (7:30 p.m.) Benson -Orth Associates, Inc. Conditional Use Permit for
the outside storage of boats and semi -trailers at 14910 -28th Avenue
North (92092)
D. (7:40 p.m.) Val and Zach Haider. Conditional Use Permit for a 505
square foot Class II Restaurant at 11540 Bass Lake Road (92102)
E. (7:50 p.m.) Tobin Real Estate. Amended MPUD Concept Plan, Preliminary
Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the "Northwest Business
Campus", located at Northwest corner of Highway 55 and Northwest
Boulevard (92104)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Plymouth Partners II. Waiver of Subdivision Ordinance and Variances
on the 47.7 acre tract of land located at the Northwest corner of
Interstate Highway 494 and Schmidt Lake Road (92114)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. PUD Ordinance Amendments
B. Review of Residential Storage of Recreational Vehicles and Other
Vehicles
7. ADJOURNMENT ClM DEC 0 4'92 .
PUBLIC FORUM
6:45 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
7:00 P.M.
2.*
CONSENT AGENDA
3.*
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
PUBLIC HEARING (Approximate time of
Public Hearing
is listed at
the
beginning of the Hearing Item. Hearings will not begin
prior to the
time
stated.)
A. (7:00 p.m.) Graham Land Company.
Preliminary Plat
for 3 lots in
the
FRD (Future Restricted Development
District) and Lot Size Variances,
located Northwest of the intersection of 42nd
Avenue North
and
Cottonwood Lane. (92090)
B. (7:05 p.m.) Graham Land Company. Residential Planned Unit Development
(RPUD) Concept Plan; Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit;
Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development District) to R -1A
(Low Density Single Family Residential) of a 10.86 acre site for a 24
lot single family residential development; and, a Variance for the
minimum size of a Planned Unit Development, located Northwest of the
intersection of 42nd Avenue North and Cottonwood Lane (92090)
C. (7:30 p.m.) Benson -Orth Associates, Inc. Conditional Use Permit for
the outside storage of boats and semi -trailers at 14910 -28th Avenue
North (92092)
D. (7:40 p.m.) Val and Zach Haider. Conditional Use Permit for a 505
square foot Class II Restaurant at 11540 Bass Lake Road (92102)
E. (7:50 p.m.) Tobin Real Estate. Amended MPUD Concept Plan, Preliminary
Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the "Northwest Business
Campus", located at Northwest corner of Highway 55 and Northwest
Boulevard (92104)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Plymouth Partners II. Waiver of Subdivision Ordinance and Variances
on the 47.7 acre tract of land located at the Northwest corner of
Interstate Highway 494 and Schmidt Lake Road (92114)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. PUD Ordinance Amendments
B. Review of Residential Storage of Recreational Vehicles and Other
Vehicles
7. ADJOURNMENT ClM DEC 0 4'92 .
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
December 10, 1992, 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations "
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Approved purchase of.wooded property County Road 9 &
Fernbrook
5. Unfinished Business
a. Park development projects update
b. Focus groups and surveys - report from subcommittee, Tom
Johnson, chair
c. Amendment to park plan - playfield site selection update
6. New Business
a. Review proposed 1993 capital projects - discussion
b. Grand opening discussion - Bass Lake and Parkers Lake
Playfields
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next regular PRAC meeting - January 14
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SHINGLE CREEK WR TERSHEO MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane, Suite 100 • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 Fax (612) 553-9326
December 3, 1992
Commissioners
Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Dear Commissioners:
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A regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will 13e'-13eii1-�-1
Thursday, December 10. 1992, at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn
Park, MN. Lunch will be served promptly at 12:00 noon and the Shingle Creek and West
Mississippi WMO meetings will begin at 12:45 p.m.
Please call the Commission office to confirm whether you or your Alternate will be attending
this meeting. We must make final reservations by Tuesday, December 8, 1992.
An agenda for the meeting is enclosed.
Regards,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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Member City Offices
Curtis A. Pearson
Dale Claridge
Metropolitan Council
Water and Soil Resources Board
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Osseo -Maple Grove Press
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane, Suite 100 • Plymouth, MN 55447
• Telephone (612) 553-1144 Fax (612) 553-9326
A regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will be held Thursday. December
10, 1992, at 12:45 p.m. at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. An
agenda for that meeting follows:
I. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Minutes of November 12, 1992 meeting.
4. Reports from officers.
5. Approval of claims.
6. Consideration of communications.
a. Communications log.
b. Receipt of copies of letters from DNR to City of Maple Grove and from Claridge to DNR re
revised OHW's. (in packet)
C. Reminder of public hearings for Wetland Conservation Act. Closest to Shingle Creek area is
December 17 at the State Office Building, St. Paul. Times are 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.
d. Recap of November 24 meeting to determine interest in formation of a Metropolitan Association
of WMO's - Moore.
e. Receipt of copy of memo from JMM re Metropolitan Council's survey for P-8 and SWRRB
data. (in packet)
7. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake.
a. Weir modification - Hagen.
b. Watershed Base Maps - Claridge.
8. Project Reviews.
a. SC92-11 Nirmal Jain Addition, Maple Grove.
b. SC92-12 EAW for North Memorial Medical Center. (copy of JMM letter to NMMC in
packet)
9. Other Business.
a. Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410, Local Water Management - Pearson.
b. Hennepin County Groundwater Plan - Claridge, Pearson, others. (see correspondence in packet)
10. Adjournment.
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3030 Harbor Lane, Suite 100 a Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 Fax (612) 553-9326
MINUTES
October 8, 1992
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called
to order by Chairman Fred Moore on Thursday, October 8, 1992, at 12:55 p.m.
at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Gary Brown, Brooklyn Park; Bill
Monk, Crystal; Gerald Butcher, Maple Grove; Perry Damon,
Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Gene Hakanson, Osseo;
Fred Moore, Plymouth; Fran Hagen, Sr. (voting) and Jerry
Ruffenach, Robbinsdale; Curt Pearson, attorney; Dale
Claridge and Paul Nelson, JMM; and Judie Anderson,
recording secretary.
Also present were: Ed Wright and Jo Harmon, Robbinsdale.
I. Minutes.
Butcher moved and Monk seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
the September 10, 1992 meeting. Motion carried.
II. Treasurer's Report.
Knapp moved and Hakanson seconded a motion to approve the Treasur-
er's Report. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims.
Knapp moved and Brown seconded a motion to approve claims totaling
$10,271.52. The claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Knapp, Brown,
Monk, Butcher, Damon; Hanson, Hekar_son, Moore and Hagen; nays - none.
IV. Correspondence.
The Commissioners reviewed the Communications Log. No action was
required.
V. Proiect Reviews.
92-10 Evergreens at Earle Brown Farm. Development of a 3.8 acre
site consisting of three buildings and adjacent parking areas located in
the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Summit Drive and Earle Brown
Drive, Brooklyn Center. Knapp moved and Monk seconded a motion directing
the consultant to notify the City of Brooklyn Center that approval of 92-10
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is hereby granted conditioned on the applicant's meeting the conditions set
forth in the consultant's report and recommendations, i.e.,
1. The storm sewer outfall at the north end of the pond shall be
located as far as practical from the pond outlet.
2. Erosion control measures shall be used at catch basin inlets
(e.g., hay or straw bales, rock filters, etc.) to prevent sediment
from entering the storm sewer system during the development
process.
3. Required drainage easements for ponding and access for
maintenance shall be dedicated to the City.
4. The Owner shall designate operation and maintenance
procedures which will maintain the outlet control structure and
a minimum permanent pool depth of two feet in the stormwater
treatment pond and provide assurance to the City, in the form
of a recordable agreement, that the designated operation and
maintenance procedures will be faithfully executed.
Motion carried.
89-4 Solid Waste Transfer Station, Brooklyn Park. The Commissioners
reviewed the results of the chemical analysis of groundwater samples
collected in July from the two monitoring wells at the transfer station
site. Copies of the reports received from Hennepin County were provided to
the Commissioners from Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Osseo for their
review and comment.
VI. Other Business.
A. Twin Nelson reviewed his September 2 memo in which he
outlined cost estimates for the Twin Lakes special projects discussed at
the August meeting. Monk moved and Butcher seconded a motion directing
JMM to proceed with Project 1, Watershed Base Map, and authorizing JMM to
prepare the necessary maps for delivery to the affected cities. The cities
will add to the maps their storm drainage and ponding systems and return
them to JMM for compilation of a base watershed map to be utilized to
identify drainage as well as existing and potential problem areas. Cost of
this project shall not exceed $6,000.00. Motion carried.
B. Ryan Lake. Hagen and Knapp withdrew their motion tabled from
the September meeting.
Claridge and the Commissioners from Brooklyn Center, Crystal
and Robbinsdale met on October 7 to review potential weir modifications at
France Avenue as directed at the September meeting. Claridge gave an
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overview of his October 7 memo in which three weir opening options were
described. Hagen moved and Knapp seconded a motion to allow an extension
(7' opening for an 18" high weir) on the existing structure, with the
construction to be done by the City of Robbinsdale with design assistance
by the Commission's engineer. Motion carried.
There being no further business before the Commission, Butcher moved and
Knapp seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was ad-
journed at 2:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
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FAQ R CI=. MANAGER SZVgRpCE PACKAGE ZZ
1992 PROWISIONS
AUTOMOBILE $3.2,000
OUTPLACEMENT 5,700
ATTORNEY FEES - WILLIS 3,000
ATTORNEY FEES - CITY 20,000
CONSULTING FEES WILLIS
(7/22/92 TO 10/19/92) 21,699
$62,399
1992 COST SAVINGS TO TAXPAYERS
EXCESS SALARY 1989 TO 1991
REPAID TO CITY BY WILLIS. (25,782)
SALARY DIFFERENTIAL. TO
ACTING CITY MANAGER 5,500.
CITY MANAGER SALARY.NOT PAID
(7/22/92 TO 12/31/92) (39,781)
(60,063)
NET 1992 COST 2,336
SEVERANCE PACKAGE APPROVED
BY 1989 COUNCIL 86,800
NET COST OF SEVERANCE $9 136
ANNUAL FUTURE COST SAVINGS FROM
TERMINATED UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE $32,1.69
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 2, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, ' Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: HIGHWAY 55/XENIUM LANE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
MNDOT S.P. 2723-87
CITY PROJECT NO. 210
Attached is a letter which I received from MnDOT concerning their
project to improve the intersection of Highway 55 and Xenium Lane.
After the City Council's public hearing on this project in October, the
City Council directed that the proposed median on the south leg of the
intersection adjacent to the AMOCO Service Station be reduced in length
to allow full access into the southerly driveway. MnDOT was also to
consult with the operator of the service station on the necessary access
for transport vehicles providing the product to the service station.
The letter from MnDOT provides a revised d wi for the median
modification which is agreea a to the service station operator. MnDOT
also states in their letter that because of work constraints the project
is still scheduled for a January 1994 construction contract award.
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metropolitan District
Transportation Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
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Oakdale Office, 3485 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128
Golden Valley Office, 2055 North Lilac Drive, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
November 23, 1992
Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd. .
Plymouth, MN 55447
Reply to
Telephone No.
Oakdale
779-1185
SUBJECT; S.P. 2723-87
County Road 61 (Xenium Lane) Layout Revision
Dear Fred:
Enclosed is a portion of the final layout, for the above referenced
project, which shows the proposed median on the south leg of County
Road 61 (Xenium Lane) at its intersection with T.H. 55. The median
has been reduced in length to allow left turns into and out of the
southerly Amoco Service Station driveway and will allow access for
delivery vehicles. Portions of the median curb will be mountable to
allow delivery vehicles to drive over the median as necessary to
further facilitate access to the service station. This revision is
in accordance with the resolution adopted by the Plymouth City
Council approving the final layout for this project. We have
discussed this concept with Neil Grewe, owner of'the Amoco Service
Station, and he is agreeable to the proposed modifications. A copy
of this portion of the layout has been retained by Mr. Grewe.
In your letter of November 4, 1992 you also requested that Mn/DOT
accelerate the current schedule for this project to allow for
construction in 1993. At the present time, Mn/DOT does not have the
resources available to design thisproject and complete
construction during the 1993 construction season. This project is
currently scheduled for contract letting in January, 1994. This
letting date should provide for construction early in the 1994
construction season and completion of the project as the first
buildings of the proposed medical facility are being occupied. In
order to maintain this schedule, Mn/DOT will still require
assistance from the City for acquisition of the necessary right of
way as we previously discussed.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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November 23, 1992
We look forward to working with you towards the completion of this
project. Please contact me if you should have any comments or
require further information.
Sincerely,
Mark Krebsbach, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosure:
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COMMISSION
1500 Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
1993 MLC LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
The MLC Board of Directors met on October 21, 1992, and approved the
following Legislative Positions for the 1993 Legislative Session.
POSITIONS IN SUPPORT
1. The MLC supports a continuation of the state law that dedicates
two cents of the Minnesota sales tax to the Local Government
Trust Fund.
2. The MLC supports developing a new state aid formula for cities.
However, any new formula must contain a guaranteed minimum
amount of aid to be distributed to each city regardless of property
wealth. Should a new state aid formula not be forthcoming, then
the MLC supports a continuation of the Homestead and
Agricultural Aid Program.
3. The MLC supports legislation which would permit additional local
option revenue sources. These revenue sources may include, but
not be limited to, local option sales tax, road utility fees, and
additional fees for permits and licenses.
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Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville,
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
4. The MLC supports increasing revenues dedicated for
transportation purposes.
5. The MLC supports legislation which would require a fiscal note
outlining the costs of any new legislation that affects cities.
6. The MLC supports legislation which would set a maximum
contribution level for fiscal disparity purposes at fifteen percent
(15%) of tax capacity.
POSITIONS IN OPPOSITION
1. The MLC opposes any attempt to reimpose levy limits.
2. The MLC opposes the use of Tax Increment Financing to fund
general operating programs.
OTHER POSITIONS
1. The MLC supports investment in transportation and structure
including the airport where these investments can meet financial
performance tests on investment return and limit investment risk.
No matter which track it selects, the State Legislature will make
a decision on a metro area airport which will result in the most
expensive single public investment ever made in Minnesota. The
Minnesota Department of Transportation is considering design and
programming for construction/reconstructing major segments of the
metro region's highway and transit systems. The MLC supports
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emphasis on identifying the most economical, financially viable and
technologically appropriate solutions to all transportation
investments including the airport. The decisions should result in
the least displacement of public and private investment while
satisfactorily mitigating environmental impacts.
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1500 Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
1993 MLC GENERAL PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
The twelve suburbs that comprise the MLC share common
demographic, property wealth and tax characteristics. They also
experience unique problems associated with suburban communities such
as high demands for new infrastructures, schools, and expanded city
services. Due to our common characteristics and common problems, we,
as an organization, also have developed a common philosophy.
The MLC believes that local units of government play a critical role
in providing essential services to residents. We also believe that, in
general, decisions are best made at the level closest to the people who are
affected.
State government also fulfills an important role in providing
services to Minnesotans. However, as state government's revenues have
increased, its dominance has also increased to the point where this
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Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville,
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
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• dominance has a major influence and the decision making role of local
units.
The MLC believes that this increased dominance has occurred due
to the large increase in state transfer payments to local governments
during the past 454[twenty] years.
Many cities have become dependent on transfer payments such as
local government aidJ J and homestead Ie [and agricultural aid].
Associated with this dependence is a reduction in local accountability and
an increase in state mandated programs.
[The MLC continues to support the following policy statement it
adopted in 1991:
In order to assure efficient, cost-effective government services at the
local level, the LeSjslature should strive to develop policies and systems
that will inject more stability, more predictability and more
accountability into the relationship between state and local government.
The Legislature should enact policies which provide a level of fiscal
certainty that local units of government can rely upon. These
stabilization policies would reduce the tendency of local governments to
make decisions based upon uncertainties of future funding levels] (Cities
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must r-eduee rather- than iner-ease their- r-ehanee e3a state payments in
fatur-e, and the state must reduee rather- than iner-ease its total taKE
bur -den).
Therefore, the MLC will support (le en whieh lessens the
dependenee of state dollars to operate our- eities. We are well aware
this Eaa [the continuation of the Local Government Trust Fund that
was created by the 1991 Legislature. Under the provisions of this trust
fund, cities and counties will receive the proceeds from two cents of
Minnesota's 6 1/2% sales tax. Local governments should be sensitive to
revenue stream fluctuations based upon economic conditions. The Trust
Fund concept places local government in the same position as the State.
A true Trust Fund will reduce the instability that is caused by
inconsistent legislative actions (or reactions). This should] result in an
increase in local f.,,.,,p,,Ay taries. u,,w,,yer, it
should
oul result ;f,El .a,,,,,.,,R,;„
in state imposed' id sales taK-es. it will also result in an iner-ease
ir'� accountability.
Although [it is an improvement to fund] the [transfer payment
system with a dedicated appropriation such as the sales tax, the MLC
strongly believes that the entire system must be re-examined. The]
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transfer payment system is an historical reality in the complex
,r.„ latie,,ships! [relationship] between state and local units of
government, [howeverj the MLC believes that the current ltr-aif Vim f
system has become unbalanced. (Beeause the statently
Sinee the' MLC believes that cities should not become dependent on local
government aids as a major source of revenue', it would
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take them more-eguitab'^ and fair-! In lieu of increased state aid
dollars, the MLC will support legislation which (transfers
aut eFit , to
[allows cities to raise and retain certain revenue at the local level.
The MLC also believes that the citizens of Minnesota deserve to
receive the most benefit in the form of service delivery for their tax
dollars. We support the concept of sharing services thus receiving the
benefits of economics of scale.
Finally, the MLC believes that it is not in the best interest of the
state to devise a transfer payment system or state aid formula that does
not take into consideration a taxpayer's ability to pay.]
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METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
?�..O 's S�"V' Minneapolis -Saint Paul International Airport
�? t 6040 - 28th Avenue South • Minneapolis. MN 55450-2799
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
NEW AIRPORT SITE SELECTION
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is currently in the initial phases of the site selection
process for a new airport located in the Dakota Search Area designated by the Metropolitan
Council in late 1991. The initial phase of this effort consists of developing a set of criteria which
will determine which portions of the search area are suitable for airport development.
A public information meeting will be held to discuss the Site Identification and Site Screening
Criteria on Tuesday, December 15, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rosemount High School Student
Center, 3335 142nd Street West, Rosemount, Minnesota. Additional copies of the Site
Identification and Site Screening Criteria can be obtained by calling Jenn Unruh at the MAC at
726-8189.
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The Metropolitan Airports Commission is an affirmative action employer.
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DUAL TRACK AIRPORT PLANNING PROCESS
NEW AIRPORT SITE SELECTION STUDY
• SITE IDENTIFICATION/SCREENING/SELECTION FACTORS
• SITE SCREENING CRITERIA
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Public Meeting
December 15, 1992
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DUAL TRACK AIRPORT PLANNING PROCESS
SITE IDENTIFICATION/SCREENING/SELECTION FACTORS
FACTORS
SITE IDEN-
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PRELAfTNARY COMI►tENTS
MYSICAL
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Airport layout awe fit within Search Area.
Topography
Conditions generally similar throughout Search Area.
Soils
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Conditiocs generally similar throughout Search Area.
Geology
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Depth of bedrock varier duougbout Search Mea.
Meteorological conditions
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Conditions generally similar throughout Search Area.
Floodplain
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Avoid locating ground facilities within floodwsys.
AIRFIELD/AIRSPACE
Operational efficiency
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Initial layouts will be be on CDS Layout.
Airspace interaction
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Airspace will be restructured regardless of site.
Airport expandibility
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To be used as a site screening criteria.
GROUND ACCESSlL=TTY
Ground access travel times
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MC deemed seem times acceptable in S. Area.
Efrect one existing roadway system
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Infrastructure varies throughout Search Area.
Availability of rail access
Infmaructure varies throughout Search Area.
Availability of utilities
Infrastructure varies throughout Search Area.
REGIONAL/COMMUNTTYISOCIO-
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Socioeconomic
Impacts generally similar throughout Search Area.
Metropolitan area growth i t:pacu
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Could vary throughout Search Area.
Displaced commercial/industrial empty.
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Area.
Land ownership
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Ownership of large areas vs. individual owners.
Community social impacts
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Includes impacts within and around Search Area.
Displaced residenU population
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May vary throughout Search Area.
Public services
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will be considered during screening dt site selection.
Institutional factors
Could vary by site.
State safety zones
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State Safety Zones will not contain urbanized areas.
Source: HNTB
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SITE IDENTIFICATION/SCREENING/SELECTION FACTORS
(cont'd)
I FACTORS I T<FICATION I SCREENTNG I SELECTION I PRELWTNARY COMMENTS II
ENVIRONMENTAL
Noise impacts
Un 65 noise eontnur will not contain urbanized areas.
Public parts and recreation land
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Could vary throughout Search Area.
HistoricaVarcbeologial/cultural resources
Could vary throughout Search Area.
Biotic communities (including endangered,
threatened, and special concern species)
DNR survey completed Fall 1992.
Wetlands
Sites will avoid concentrated areas of wetland!.
Wild and scenic riven
Could vary throughout Search Area.
Prime farmland
Could vary throughout Search Area.
Waste disposal sites
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Could vary throughout Search Area.
Water quality
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Could vary thmughcwt Search Area.
Air quality
Similar cooditicxu+ throughout Search Area.
Solid waste
Could vary throughout Search Area.
Bird strike issues
Varies throughout Search Area.
Light emissions
Similar impacts throughout Search Area.
Energy wupply/atural resources
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Will be considered during site selection.
Construction impacts
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May vary through Search Arca.
Cumulative Environmental Impacts
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To be considered during site selection.
COSTIMAINCIAL FEASIBILITY
Laod acquisition costa
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Considered during screening sit site selection process.
Site preparation costa
Considered during screening and'selection process.
Airport facility construction costa
Costa will be considered during site selection process.
Utility construction costa
Costa will be considered during site selection process.
Relocation cats
Costa will be considered during site selection process.
Highway/nil construction costa
Costs will be considered during site selection process.
Financial feasibility
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Financial analysis will be used during site selection.
Total development costs
Will be coo"red during site selection only.
Source: HNTB
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SITE SCREENING CRITERIA
FACTOR CRITERIA E
Floodplains ' No. of acres of fioodway within site boundary.
' No. of acres of floodway fringe within site boundary.
Operational Efficiency ' Physical features that may of%d airspace efficiency.
• Wind coverage of primary runways with 13 knot and 20 knot crosswind.
Site Expandbility ' Can 2 new main parallel runways & at least I crosmAnd runway be added & meet site
identification criteria 2-6 (yes/no)? If not. identify potentially significant adverse impacts,
describe mitigation opportunities.
' Can terminal area be expanded without potentially significant adverse impacts (yes/no)?
• Can cargo and other facility areas be expanded without potentially significant adverse
impacts (yes/no)? j
Site Accessibility ' Travel time to airport from major activity centers in region.
' Maior roadway improvements needed to tie airport into existing roadway infrastructure.
Community/Social
' Effect of site on local comprehensive plats.
Impacts
' Number of hospitals, schools, places of worship and cemeteries removed.
' Identify Federal, State, County and local roads requiring relocation, and total lane- miles of
replacement road.
Historic/Archaeological
' Number of potentially significant historic/archaenkogical resources within site boundary.
Resources
Displaced Residential
' Number of people relocated due to airport development, by community (19W and forecast
Population
2000)•
Displaced Businesses
' Number of businesses (including farms) and employees relocated due to airport
development, by community (1990 and forecast 2000).
State Safety Zones
' Number of people and dwelling units within state safety zones.
(A & B)
' Number of employees and businesses (including farms) within state safety zones.
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Noise Impacts
' Number of people residing within Ldn 60 & Ldn 65 by community (1990 and forecast
2000).
' Number of hospitals, schools, nursing homes, child care centers, and other noise -sensitive
land uses within Ldn 60 and Ldn 65.
Public Parks &
' Number of acres of public parks and recreation land to be acquired.
Recreation Land
' Number of acres of public parks and recreation land impacted by Ldn 65.
Wetlands
' Number of acres of wetlands within site boundary.
Farmland
' Number of acres of prime and unique farmland and "century farms" to be acquired.
' Number of acres of agricultural preserve land to be acquired.
' Number and size of dairy farms to be acquired.
Waste Disposal Sites
' Number and size of known active land fills within site boundary.
' Type and size of known hazardous waste sites within site boundary.
Source: HNTB
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SITE SCREENING CRITERIA
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FACTOR
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Water Quality.
• Number of acres classified as very high sensitivity relative to the Prairie Du Clien Aquifcr
and under airport development areas.
' Distance from site to stream segment with greatest capacity to accommodate potential
discharges.
Bird Strike Issues
' Conditions conducive to bird strikes (including rivets, wetlands, operating land fills,
and flyways) within 10,000 feet of runway ends.
Endangered[Meatened
' Known communities of endangered and threatened species (flora and fauna) within site
& Special Concern
boundary.
Species
* Y --mm communities of special concern specks (flo : and fauna) within site bounday.
Differential Land
' Differential land acquisition costs.
Acquisition and Site
' Differential site preparation costs arising from topography, soil (including acres of
Preparation Costs
bedrock within 10 feet of surface for each site), hydrology, utility infrastructure, off -airport
access, and floodplain to prepare site for airport construction.
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Source: HNTB Revised: 110/92
SITE IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA
For the purposes of this site selection study, the airport is defined as the operational area
(runways and taxiways), terminal area, circulation roadways, cargo area, support facilities, and
land required for Federal Runway Protection Zones (RPZ's). In order to treat each site equally,
a "conceptual" airport layout was used in the identification process. This conceptual layout is
a slightly modified version of the layout developed in a 1991 MAC report entitled, "New Air
Carrier Airport Conceptual Design Study and Plan" and portrays the airport in its year 2020
configuration. The conceptual layout encompasses approximately 13,000 acres. Additional
protection for State Safety Zones and for compatible land use could result in a total area of up
to 40,000 acres.
During the site identification process, the entire runway layout can be rotated and
mirrored. Runways will not be significantly shortened or eliminated. A site is defined as both
a specific location and a specific runway orientation. This can lead t:, sites that are in the same
general area, but because the airport orientation is different, the sites are considered unique.
Site identification criteria will provide broad guidelines to define the minimum
requirements for identifying a set of "potential" sites. This will help insure that no part of the
Search Area is eliminated prematurely. Next, site screening criteria will be used to identify the
most promising "candidate" sites. Finally, site selection criteria will help choose the "best" site.
Based on some preliminary analysis, including input from the Technical Committee, six
(6) criteria were used to identify the potential sites:
1. Airport runways, taxiways and other facilities must be contained within the Search Area;
this is a requirement stipulated in the Legislation. It was also assumed that FAA Runway
Protection Zones and land within FAA Building Restriction Lines (BRL's) should be
contained within the Search Area because the FAA requires airports to purchase this
land.
2. State Safety Zones A and B and the Ldn 65 noise contour may not impact existing
urbanized areas or population centers outside of the Search Area. This criterion will help
minimize safety and noise impacts beyond the limits of the Search Area;
3. Runway layout must maintain the full operational capability of the Conceptual Layout
Design. For site identification purposes, rotation of the runway, system as a complete
unit, or mirroring of the runway layout is considered to not reduce capacity. Individual
runways will not be shifted during the site identification phase. The main runways will
be oriented within 45 degrees of an northwest -southeast alignment. Potential sites may
not have more than 50 percent of their land area in common with another site unless
either. there is at least a twenty -degree difference in the alignment of their main runways
or they are mirrored layouts.
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4. No site may be considered which places airport facilities in areas of extensive wetlands.
This criterion recognizes the importance of minimizing the environmental consequences
to these important biotic communities. The wetlands criterion is designed to distinguish
between sites that would have relatively great wetland impacts and those having relatively
small impacts.
5. No site may be considered which would result in ground facilities (terminal, cargo, etc.)
located in floodways. This criterion recognizes the regulatory difficulties in building
structures in a floodway.
6. Avoid physical features not compatible with aircraft overflight (specifically avoid
overflights of the Pine Bend Refinery). The Pine Bend Refinery, located less than 8,000
feet from the northern boundary of the Search Area, contains several tall structures, each
over 240 feet high. Dependent on the location of a specific site, the structures could
pose an obstruction problem for the navigable airspace. In addition, smoke stacks within
the refinery occasionally emit steam and flames that may pose a hazard to air navigation.
Revised June 30, 1992
CIM DEC 04-92
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Peace Lutheran Church
of Plymouth,
Appellant,
VS.
City of Plymouth,
Respondent.
NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM
ADOPTION OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR
INSTALLMENT OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS (STREET AND
UTILITIES)
TO: CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND THE CLERK OF HENNEPIN COUNTY DISTRICT
COURT
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED pursuant to Minn. Stat.
$ 429.081 that Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth, fee owner of
the property located at 3695 County Road 101, Plymouth, Minnesota
55446, appeals from the assessments upon the said property for
the installation of street and utilities and other improvements
set forth in the resolution adopted November 2, 1992, a copy of
which is annexed hereto as Exhibit A. Said assessments are as
follows:
Street, concrete curb
and gutter, storm sewer: $37,100.00
as more fully stated in the assessment rolls, copies of which are
annexed hereto as Exhibit B.
1. The said special assessments do not bear any reasonable
relationship to and grossly exceed the special benefits to the
Appellant's property (as measured by the value of the property
before and after the installation of the improvements) and are
therefore a taking of property without just compensation in
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violation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the
United States of America and Article 1, Section 13 of the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota and are contrary to Minn.
Stat. $ 429.051 et seq.
2. The said special assessments are palpably arbitrary,
capricious and unreasonable, are a grossly unequal, discrimi-
natory and disproportionate distribution of the assessment to
Appellants' property as compared to other properties benefitted
by the same improvements, and are erroneously and mistakenly
applied to significant portions of Appellant's property which
were not benefitted by said improvement, all contrary to the
aforementioned constitutional provisions and in violation of the
constitutional provisions for equal protection and due process
under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
and Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of
Minnesota and contrary to Minn. Stat. § 429.051 et seq.
3. Appellant has given the City of Plymouth due written
notice of its objection prior to and at the meeting at which the
said assessments were adopted, in the form annexed hereto as
Exhibit C.
WHEREFORE, Appellant demands judgment vacating and
setting aside the said special assessments on Appellant's
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property, for Appellant's costs and disbursements herein, and for
such other relief as may be just.
MA:ic
, ROUN & RE
By
O. Madson
Atty. No. 66308
Connor F. Schmid
Atty. No. 96866
Attorney for Appellant
1600 TCF Tower
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 333-1341
ADMISSION OF SERVICE
Service of one copy of the attached Notice of Appeal
from Adoption of Special Assessments for Installation of Public
Improveme is (Street and Utilities) is hereby admitted this
day of 1992.
0952111
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
By u c Cyt
Its
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:*CITY O#'PLYMOUTH _ " .i ;a
RESOLUTION NO. 92-709 /%
ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS � v
CITY PROJECT NO 010 1�
MEDINA ROAD - STREET AND UTILITIES 1
HEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Council has met and
eard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessments for Medina Road - Street
and Utilities by the installation of a street with concrete curb and Sutter, storm sever,
ever lateral, and water lateral, and all necessary appurtenances;
7W, THEREFORE, •BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
INNESOTA:
.Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is
hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named
therein and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to. be benefited by the
proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
.Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of
10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in
January 1993, and shall bear interest at the rate of 8.002 per annum from the date of
adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added
Interest on the entire assessment from the date of this Resolution until December 31,
1993. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on
all unpaid installments.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the County Finance Director, pay the whole of the assessment on such
property with interest accrued to the date of payment to the City Finance Director,
except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days
from the adoption of this Resolution; and he may at any time thereafter pay the City
Finance Director the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid with interest
accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made, Such payment must be
made before November 27 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next
succeeding year.
. The' Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the
County Finance Director to be extended on the proper tax lists of the County and such
assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal
taxes.
. The total cost of the improvement assessed by this Resolution is:
36' wide Street and Storm Sewer
Sewer Lateral
8• dater Lateral
(Deferreds)
TOTAL ASSESSED
dopted by the City Council on November 2. '1992
$334,250.00
5,197.65
47,475.00
(120.60.00)
$266,292.85
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS QUARTER REPORT
LEVY NUMBER: 12692 TOTAL ASSESSMENT: 266292.85
INTEREST RATE: 8.000 TERM: 93 THROUGH 02
,
PROJECT NUMBER
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118
22
42
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15262.50
1526.25
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18
18
118
118
22
22
42
43
0008✓
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28000.00
15262.50
2800.00
1526.25
28000.00✓
15262.50
171
6118
18
118
118
22
22
43
43
0002;
0003;'
15262.50
15'262.50
1526.25
1526.25
15262.50✓
15262._50
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18
18
118
118
22
22
43
43
0004/
0005
37100.00
1'5400.00
3710.00
1540.00
37100.00/
15400.00✓✓
X12118
19
118
118
22
22
44
11
000$ ✓
0001✓
67900.00
38150.00
6790.00
3815.00
67900.00✓
38150.00
20
118
22
22
0001
18692.85
1869.29
18692.8
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266292.85
26629.29
266292.85
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October 23, 1992
Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: City Project 010 Medina Street and Utilities
Dear Ms. Rauenhorst:
Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth has received a notice of
assessment for the subject project in the amount of $37,100.00.
This assessment is proposed to be levied against the church's
property located at 3695 State Highway 101 (PIN 18-118-22-43-0004).
While we recognize that there has been some limited increase in
value to the church's property as a result of the paving of the
formerly gavelled Medina Road, we do not believe that the benefit
derived from the project approaches the amount proposed to be
assessed by the City. Several years ago the church was required,
as a condition of gaining approval for an expansion, to dedicate
additional street right-of-way for both Medina Road and Highways
101. The church asked for and received no compensation for this
dedication.
We would like to have the opportunity of reviewing these proposed
assessments with the appropriate officials of the City of Plymouth.
In the meantime, however, please accept this letter as our appeal
and objection to the special assessments as proposed.
Yours truly,
Cheryl Rugland
Congregation Council President
cc. Fred Moore
Director of Public Works
Reverend Dr. Marlo Miller
Interim Pastor
CIM DEC 04'92
Star Tribune
Established 1857
14A
Improving
105
NO W-4
Joel R. Kramer Publisher and President
Tim J. McGuire Executive Editor
Robert J. White Editorial Editor
Saturday/November 28/1992
Hennepin County's effectiveness
ln,winding down its business, the present Henne-
pin County Board is handing its successor a useful
start on a way to make government work better.
The board is allocating funds in the 1993 budget to
attempt more evaluations of program effective-
rfess. That means, for example, going beyond
counting the people served by a program to finding
out how much they're helped.
Looking at effectiveness is'a popular 1990s goal of
rhformers, including the consultants who studied
Hennepin County finances last year. This month,
a, task force reported to the County Board that
some county departments do attempt some perfor-
mance evaluation, but overall too little is done.
The book "Reinventing Government" spotlighted
the need: "Traditional bureaucratic governments
.. focus on inputs, not outcomes. They fund
schools based on how many children enroll; wel-
fare based on how many poor people are eligible;
police departments based on police estimates of
auanpower needed to fight crime. They pay little
attention to outcomes — to results."
Information about results helps officials make bet-
ter spending decisions, set priorities, manage more
effectively and improve outcomes. Such improve-
ments can mean better services for people who use
programs and wiser use of taxpayer dollars; both
are important in an era of growing problems and
tight public dollars.
The task force, one of several follow-up activities
by the county after the consultants' report, warned
that performance evaluation, to succeed, must -
have the commitment of County Board members.
Fortunately, the next board will have the present
board's three most reform -minded commissioners
— Mark Andrew, Peter McLaughlin and Randy
Johnson. Newly elected commissioners should be
their allies. And reform should be among criteria
for selecting a new county administrator.
Delivered to Hennepin County a year ago, the
consultants' report could have gathered dust. It
didn't. With change for the better already begin-
ning; the new board and county managers must
encourage it. All signs so far suggest that they will.
C'm DEC 041W
SPECIAL FOCUS: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE C1ttyBusiness NOVEMBER 20, 1992 23
Plymouth, neighbors near saturation point
Health care firms target
westem suburbs to grow
By RARLBREMER
Tire city of Plymouth is down to its last 10
percent to 15 percent of developable com-
mercial real estate and may sweeten the pot
in order to make those last parcels more ap-
ng
Through the late 19151h, Plymouth Com-
munity Development Director Chuck
Dillerud said, the city saw office and Indus-
trial space spring up at an arti$cinIlY rapid
'We had a very hard time keeping up
with reviewing thethat were cam-
ing in," Dillesud r.' The develop-
ment bubble, as we all know, burst and
many of= types of projects we were see-
ing in the midd]e and late US weren't being
done anymom-
Still, at the current rue of growth,
Dillerud predict Plymouth's commercial
development market will be almost satu-
rated within five years.
Major commercial developments in Ply-
mouth over the past five years include the
completion of the 300 -acre Carlson Center,
Opus Corp.'s Baa Creek Business Park,
Ryan Construction Co.'s Waterford Park
shopping center/olike -in - and its
380,000-square-fooi Rockford Road Playa
shopping center, and Trammell Crow Co.'s
110 -acre Plymouth Business Center at In-
terstate 494 and County Road 9.
Dillerud-credits Plymouth's comprehen-
sive plan for much of the city s commercial
development success. The city wanted
"self-suificieat commercial development
rather %hart Jost a bedroom community or a
community that has all employment and no.
body living there.'
Furthermore, Dillemd said, "We won't
change opr plan to accommodate a particu-
lar projerst. All developers are going toget
the same treatment. This contributed a lar
toour early suaas."
Opus stiff has land holdings in Plymouth,
,is
well as inMinnetonka and Maple Crove,
Payin
to which it is g to attract build -to -suit
customers, said Jeff Essen, Opus vice presi-
dent for real estate development.
Many of the larger blocks of excess indus-
trial and office space in the suburbs have
been absorbed, Essen said, while 20,000 -
square -foot and smaller spaces still are to find. A Vowing market exists for
30,000- to 40,000 -square -foot warehouse
and manufacturing facilities.
The largest commercial development pro-
ject now before Plymouth officials is the
West Suburban Health Campus, a joint ven-
Plymouth
Popu Wlon:50.589 (46,813 In 105)
Rue: 95.7 perart whits, 2.0 parard
Asim I A parse bladr
Education attainment: (psopls 25 and
over) 94A paras high school graduals,
41 A percent BA or topher
Median household 4rcane: 551,314
Medlan bomavalus: $177,400
Civilian tabor force: 30,520 (32 percent
Top 3 occupations: Executive,
s"nletradva and nanaguial: sales:
a all"support
Top 3Industries: Retall bade durable
pools M=ac`u"ng: Anna, kwasncs
and nal attars
ture health care fadllty Proposed by Abbott
Northwestern Hospital and North Memorial
Medical Center for a 34 -acre site at 1494
and Hi&hway 55 in Plymouth. Plans submit-
ted to t e city suggest about 700,000 ssqquuaarree
feet of ^medical -related activity," Dillerud
said, including same -&Y surgery and other
ambulatoryservices.
The city haat owed tax -Increment fi-
nancing districts to pay for road inter-
changes to accommodate some develop-
;2ment pro�Cts such as the'Cadson Center,
etrud said. "But we have not provided di-
rect subsidies for budnesses" to locate in
Plymouth.
That could change, brnvever, as city offi-
cial discuss 'whether the city ought to
change its direction a bit" to adopt "a more
proactive approach on belay of our devel-
oper friends."
Those incentives could include providing
site-specific Improvements such as grading
and utilities, DWerud said.
Minnetonka is even more fully developed
— about 95 percent — than Plymouth,
Minnetonka Planning Director Ann Perry
said. "We're at that In-between stage where
were not quite ripe for redevelopment but
we re probably close."
City Manager Jim MNer agrees. "it looks
to me like In the future we will be doing re -
modeling and adding onto existing build-
ings," he said.
Tl1e Carlson Centers twin towers, por-
tions of which he in Minnetonka and Ply-
mouth, are the largest and most vWbk corn-
men9al project in Minnetonka in recent
years. Others include CSM Corp.'s Ridge -
mart shopping center on the north side of
Interstate 394, Trammell Crows Min,
netonka Corporate Center at 1494 and
(aontirnred on page 28)
CIM DEC 04'92
28 NOVEMBER 20, 1992
Northwestern
suburbs
1990 selected chore cteristics
Brooklyn Park
Population: 58,381 (51,178 In 1985)
Rau: 90.6 percent white, 42 percent
blacK 3.4 percent Aslan
Educational attainment: (people 25 and
over) 90.7 perard high ad gd graduate,
20.9 percent BA or higher
Medlan household Incorne: $10,018
Median home value: $88,400
Clvillan labor fares: 34,335 (4.7 percent
unemployed)
Top 3 occupations: Administrative
support: executive, administrative and
managerial; sales
Top 3Industries: Ratap trade: durable
goods manufacturing; finance, Inaurena
and red estate
Maple Grove
Population: 38,735 (34,11M In 1985)
Rau: 97.1 percent white, 1.6 percent
Aslan, 0.9 percent black
Educational attainment: (people 25 and
over) 95.4 percent high school graduate,
28.5 percent BA or higher
Median household Ineore: SM.61I
Median home value: 595.000
Clvlllan labor face: 23,122 (3.4 percent
unemployed)
Top 3 occupations: Administrative
support executive, edirdnlstrative and
managerial; professional specialty
Top 3Industries: Durable goods
manufacturing; retail trade; finance,
Insurance and real estate
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Brooklyn Center
Population: 28,887 (NM In 19135)
Rau: 90.9 percent whb, 52 percent
blade, 0.9 percent Amerian kndaan
Educational attainment (people 25 and
over) 93.11 percent high sdnod graduate,
14.1 percent BA or higher
Madlan household Income: 534.1511
Median home value: $79,400
Civilian labor fora: 18.175 (5.4 percent
unemployed)
Top a occupations: Administrative
support; executive, administrative and
managerial; sales
Top 3 Industries: Retail trade; durable
goods manufacturing; finance, Insurance
and real estate
Minnetonka
Population: 48,370 (45,138 In 1965)
Race: 97.1 percent white, 1.6 percent
Aslan, 0.9 percent black
Educational attainment: (people 25 and
over) 94.3 percent high school graduate,
432 percent BA or higher
Median household Income: $50,559
Median home value: 5121.000
Civilian labor fora: 211,983 (3.5 percent
Top 3 occupations. Executive•
administrative and managerial; sales:
Top 3 industries: Retail trade; durable
goods manulactwirg; finance. Insurance
and real estate
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(aonftnued fiont page 23)
County Road 62, and the 562 -acre Opus 2
business park at highways 62 and 169.
Although Brooklyn Center has some land
still available for commercial development,
Its future also lies predominantly in redevel.
opment of existing propertles, City Planning
Director Ron Warren said. In terms of rest.
dcntW real estate, Brooklyn Center B classt-
Bed as a "fully developed community."
Brooklyn Center is re-examining its com-
prellensive plan In preparation for redevel-
opment. That includes a special study of
Brooklyn Boulevard, which runs from High-
way 100 to the northern city limits.
"We are looking at all of our development
regulations to see if they're still meeting all
Of our needs. The redevelopment of a city
has its unique problems," Warren said.
The city's study will be completed next
month and Warren expects some recom.
mendations to be made for public Improve-
ments to Brooklyn Boulevard. These could
include landscaping, adding decorative
street hurting and moving overhead utility
fines unndderground.
Brooklyn Center has a few large parcels
left for industrial development, Warren said,
and some land north of 1-94 is available for
commercial uses. He doesn't expect to see
any activity in office space development.
Ma�prle Crave continues to six steady
growdr In indusMal development, particu.
lfaarly smaller indusMes, said Randy Craves,
community development director.
TOLD Development Corp.'s 130 -acre
Wedgwood Commerce Center at 1194 and
Bass Lake Road "sort of set the style for the
freeway frontage areas with upscale Indus.
TE
trial and some office and retail development
as well," Craves said. The compplex oprned
In INS and now has nine bulldin of Light
industrial, single -story office, mul tstaryti of -
Ike and retail space.
Ryan Construction h building a 600,000.
square -foot corporate campus for SdMed
Life Systems Inc. at Interstate 94 and
Weaver Lake Road that will house research
and development and manufacturing facili-
ties. Ryan B looking at other property in
Maple Crove as well. I
A 741,000square-f)ot industrial building
being constructed by Kraus -Anderson Con-
struction Co. for Dimension Industries was
Just approved by the city this week
But if those In the neighboring suburbs
are cautious, Brooklyn Park Economic De-
velopment Director Joe McKesy an hardly
contain his enthusiasm for his city's com-
mercial development future.
'The number of firms that are wanting to
come In here is absolutely pphenomenal," he
said. "No fewer than five deals in excess of
100,000 square feet each have approached
me over the past couple of months." In &M -
tion, there are "tons" of deals in the worla for
commercial developments in the 10,000- to
80,00O -square -foot range, he claims..
Brooklyn Park has used tax-inctemennfi-
nancing extensiveto bring in development
or keep existing usinesses in town. Most
recently, a tax -Increment district war cre-
ated for Wilson Suede and Leather to pay
for extensive soil preparation that was re-
quired for a 125,000•square-foot expansion.
Rather than watch Wilson build elsewlibre,
laking 100 Jobs with it, Brooklyn Center
found a way to keep the company and add
50 Jobs, McKasy notes. 1 0
Kar( Bremer is a free-lance writer in
Lakeland. I
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SPECIAL FOCUS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE C1ttyBusineSS NOVEMBER 20, 1992 15
This week's
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the largest Minnesota
general contractors
according to total
revenues.
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CityBusiness focuses on
issues affecting the
health care and fitness
industries in the Twin
Cities. 1
Settin the course for Twin Citi
g es development)
Met Council is one of many parties
trying to create a vision of the future
By JENNIFER WATERS
When the Metropolitan Council wrote it in 1975, the Metro-
politan Development and Investment Framework (MDIF)
was hailed as a pro ve, efficient tool to enhance growth
and development w cite preventing urban sprawl.
But today, critics believe, the council has become more in-
tent on fulfilling the document's own forecasts than oversee-
ing the orderly and economic development of the region.
Making the plan work, some believe, means giving the Met
Council — a quasi -governmental planning andd development
agency for the metropolitan area — greater legislative power
to enforce the policies it now can only encourage.
The MDIF is a forecast of where the people are going to
go .. where develnpment is going to occur; said state Rep.
My.ron Orfield, DFL Minneapolis. "it determines where
we're going tond our public infrastructure dollars. And it
becomes a self- ulfilling prophecy."
Indeed, the MDIF has proven Its mvn forecasts in the past
two &cedes. Considered n collection of plans, the MDIF is a
development guide set forth by the Met Council, under the
aaspices of the Minnesota LLeei�stature, to provide directives
in regional growth. It is aself- described "basic strategy for
carefully managing the region's resources' by "encouinging
Tdwithin an area where needed urban services are pro-
, and not providing such services out of it."
The MDiF does this by classifying the metro area into two
service "rings — an urban service area, which is given blah
(continued on page 3 )
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Metropolitan Waste Commisslon.
New chair of council comes prepared
Rietow is likely to make
changes, with hands tied
By JENNIFER WATERS
What can Dottie Rietow, do for the Metro-
politan Council that Mary Anderson could
not?
For starters, by virtue of the very public
support of Gov. Ame Carlson — who un-
ceremoniously fired Anderson earlier this
month — Rietow steps Into the chair posi-
tion with more nutside encouragement than
her predecessor.
In addition, her recent job as head of the
Metropolitan Waste Commission, coupled
IOL /T TARE NLIr SCA
with her previous experience as ■member
of the Metropolitan t:oLlncll board, give her
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will be able to make far-reaching changes at
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New chair of council comes prepared
Rietow is likely to make
changes, with hands tied
By JENNIFER WATERS
What can Dottie Rietow, do for the Metro-
politan Council that Mary Anderson could
not?
For starters, by virtue of the very public
support of Gov. Ame Carlson — who un-
ceremoniously fired Anderson earlier this
month — Rietow steps Into the chair posi-
tion with more nutside encouragement than
her predecessor.
In addition, her recent job as head of the
Metropolitan Waste Commission, coupled
allng tet ■bunch of ideas and get people
talldng about things," said Dirk deVries, A
with her previous experience as ■member
of the Metropolitan t:oLlncll board, give her
kmgtlme member of the Met Council.
an Immediate and intimate understanding of
the workings — good and bad — of the
"We can urge, motivate, suggest knd do
studift."heBut e can't ll People
Itis -employee quasi-govemmental agency.
Add to that her feisty, straight -to -the-
what supposedd We're
to plan. to unt 're' uft sup -
posed p very 9 of
point reputation, observers say, and Rietow
will be able to make far-reaching changes at
government."
Formed in 1975, the Met Council has
a time when conversations about reinvent-
been Called everything from a super -plan-
ning agency to another cog in the bureau -
ing government are many.
Still, her hands —like those of all of her
attic wheel of approvals and pemilts. Its
predecessors — will be tied with one major
knot: legislative authority, or lack thereof.
goal is to oversee the orderly development
of the 7lvin Cities — to keep an eye out for
'The council really hasn'trgpltRn tj�npL
thority, to do anything, but ul
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32 NOVEMBER 20, 1992
COUNCIL
(mraimted from page 15)
priorifor tax dollars to maintain and re-
placeUbtles and infrastructure, and a ru-
ral service area, which is outside the urban
service area and includes farming and low-
density residential land uses. Suburbs in the
rural area do not receive Met Council sup-
port for extensions of regional facilities and
infrastructure.
At the heart of the'MD1F is a will and a
need to control the region's growth — in
population, development and public re-
sources. It does so by concentrating major
commercial and industrial development in
predetermined targeted areas, preserving
agricultural and rural land use, and provid-
ing necessary regional services for ecasteexisting
development and ford growth in the
urban service area, according to Its outline
of goals.
wtnal MDIF and h198 update
said for example at anh
ou aocuse in the south
an ut -
west vo ons of Minna— <_ That, in fact,
-M happen — with the greatest concentra-
tion of residential growth, as well as com-
mercial and Industrial growth, in cities such
as Burnsville, Eden Prairie, nnetou
So-+ •
and
a e row .
TO many, t se conclusions support the
hypothesis.
The framework is working," said Bob
Davis, senior planner for the Metropolitan
Council, which drafted and oversees the
MDIF. "Most of the growth went Into the
developing suburbs as we forecasted it
would and as the framework indicated it
would"
Thetop 10 growing cities in the metra
po 'taxa fmm 1980 to 1990_were. Jn-Or-
r cr: nn, sen ra)rie, Plymouth, Coon
M umsvl e,ape rove, m-
- to 0 oomingron, as an
Aplele Vain
—Tine demographies- — considered verryy
fluid — are restudied periodically and mad-
justed. Sometimes, however, market condi-
tions take hold, and some cities grow sub-
RIETOW
(continued from page 15)
vitality from the center cities on out. Yet it
has no real powers of enforcement creating
an almost "so what" reaction to Met Council
recommendations.
"I don't quite understand their function
anymore," said Mary Kueffner, city adminis-
trator in Lake Elmo. ' ey review our com-
prehensive plan, and ifthey dont like it,
they state that. But. . . •so what?'
That's not to say the Met Council is not
highly regarded and aspected for its depth
of knowledge and its ability to assist major
and minor planning efforts by smaller, on -
der -resourced cities.
Kueffner, for one, believes the thorough-
ness and competence of the Met Council
staff is second to none. "I just wish they had
a clear direction," she said "'They would
make great mediators If they had a final de-
cision on anything. You either have to give
them some authority or do away with them."
Bloomington Mayor Neil Peterson is
more succinct: 'The Met Council has as
much authority as a parent does with a juve-
nile. That means none."
In fact, the question of authority and the
Met Council has comeupp more than once
s lllcely
in recent months, andto become an
issue during the Minnesota LLeegphsslatune's
next session. Rep. Myron Orfiekl, DFL
k
Stantlally faster than forecasted. If that hap-
pens and those cities don't make the "A"
list, their grmvth can be slowed or, worse
yet, stunted
The top 10 cities expected to see the big -
t s arts of h from 2010 to 20 In-
clu e,_ in o TTaT-
Prairie, Ma le Crave, Andove
H,pights,--yi; Cha
and Saves
The 1088 MDIF update estimated that
the population of Lakeville, for example,
would jump from 14,790 in 1980 to 20,500
In 1990, and to 24,000 in 2000. Those num-
bers were recomputed this summer, show-
ing that Lakeville's growth has been higher
than expected — 24,854 was the actual 1990
population — and will vault considerably
higher, reaching 41,000 in 2000, 58,000 In
2010, and 73,500 in 2020.
Those projections mean plenty for
Lakeville, long overlooked in the Met Coun-
cil's planning process. Now, for exampple.
tltere will Ire greater sensitivity to Lakeville
burgeoning population and better assess-
ments of its needs. In other words, ubh
inlrattructure such as sewers and hi ways
in Lakeville will become priorities or the
Met Council. Had the projections stayed
Bat, they could have become egregious er-
rors In judgment affecting the city's future.
It is that type of predetermination of
growth that has critics of the MDIF and of
the Met Council's role in regional growth
up in arms..
Consider the cities that didn't make the
"A" list in the late 70s and early 'bps but
whose population exceeded the MDIF ex-
pectations.
Chris Enger, city planner for Eden Prai-
rie, said his city experienced very painful
thh periods that generally were ignored
e Met Councll through most of the
60s. Population and job projections In the
Met Council's MDIF and the actual statls,, .
tics were totally cut of sync, leaving the city
with nowhere to tum for public ft&astruc-
ture needs to be fulfilled. The result: a
vastly underserved but highly populated
comer of the metro area
And to Eden Prairie cityofBciah, the pre -
"First, wehave
tolookatwhere
we want togo
and whatkinds
Of thingswewant
to focus on. Then
iveneed to determine
whatkindsof
authoritywewould
requireorwant.
Therestisup
to theLegislature."
—DottleRietow
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EC1AL FOCUS: COMMERCIAL REAL
valllng attitude of the Met Courail seemed
the newly named chair of the Met Council,
to be this: The MDIF forecasts growth Ina
region, so that's where infrastructure
"Right now, we need to figure out where
needs
to go to be efficient, Enger said.
"We did have
we're going and get the barriers out of the
way," Rietow, said. "Development has be.
not aanrryy control over what
they were doing ebewhere, but we knew
come almost a doughnut where the center is
lo very tough shape. We want to try to have
what was going on here," he sold. "In the
meantime, we got the growth, but we didn't
a healthy, vibrant area within the hole too."
To that end, the MDIF — the
get all the sewer and rtatkn."policy
Enger said that wIlUe Met Council's
overall
plan of the metropolitan region —
=very well become a moot Or it
�t� forecasts of an west regions �mfortinin g
point.d with la-
tive couldbe further
rty—which thMet
to officials in those suburbs, he hopes for
flexibility
e Council has
found itself in need of at critical
in the updated version of the
MDIF.
"I
points
throughout the put two decades.
held, for one, would like to give the
ost h the Met Council will not r-
Met Council and the MDIF more punch. In
a bill he expects to introduce during the
tuate tt s ea ng where de-
yeloliment wants to occur and trving to thi
It-nto aplace where had olanned it
"It,
next legislative session — a mirror of a bill
Introduced last session — Orfield will seek
go, ne said. mes a self-fulfilling
prop cry'
to grant the Met Council ter oast ori ty
In BurnsAle, the
Over relponal p ann ngecisions an an
—�
opposite is the prob•
km, according to Creg Konat, city adminis-
trator. To continually be rated among the
shins.
des sac as the MetmOtan Wide (imr.,,l
'M mmission or h
fastest-growing suburbs during what the dty would rc Dort directIv to the
considers a levellngg-off period in population rather Dan to r
growth has given the rut of the region the
wrong impression of Bumsville's needs, he
said.
In that way, Orfre d believes, the metro -
pillion area will begin operating as a whole
For example, discussions about ei ng
Interstate 35W focus on the woes of dealing
economy, rather than as islands of state and
local governmental agencies. The result: a
more balanced, cohesive approach devel-
with migration from downtown Minneapolis
to area such u Burnsville, and Its effects on
to
opment that would support the core cities
while coordinating infrastructure
inner city and transit issues. Whit is forgot-
ten are the basic needs of the people who
decisions
throughout the suburbs.
'This is a bill about housing policies, in -
five In Burrwille, Konat said
"People see us as this growing suburb
that's going to impact the metropolitan sys-
frastnrcture, local government aid formulas,
welfare reform and strenggtthttening the power
of the Met Council," Orl;eld "I
nems, but our impact in terms of growth Is-
sues is not that significant;' Kenai said.
said. want to
empower them to enforce the laws they
have now." Many times, he added, the sepa-
Only 10 percent of drivers who cross the
Minnesota River on 135W make their way
rate agenda are not coordinating their
plans and operations as effidontly as they
to downtown Minneapolis, he said.
could.
"We have people issues that are not dl-
rerelated to " Konat said. "We
"1 want us to think about [these policies)
a little more coherently and about
have people who. live here already and have
certain needs like transportation that aren't
bing met"
think
ma)dmiring the opportunities In one ecano-
my," he said. "We need fewer k com-
Those arguments and more are at the
the
peting and more people in ou
these issues. }' need one co Brent rec-
core of Met Council's first fu11-fledged
review of the MDIF, sold Dottie RL-tow,—��
tion of the agencies."
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Minneapolis, will propose that the Met Waste Commission and the Regional Tran -
Council be empowered to oversee other re- sit Board, in an effort to link the systems,
glonal agencies, such as the Metmpolitan their planning and the metropolitan area's
economy.
"We should realize what the true eco-
nomic costs of what the growths of our sub-
urbs and cities are," Orfield said "I'd like to
see the Met Council be more aggressive
with what it's doing."
Orfleld b likely to come up against strong
opposition, particularly from cities that want
the Met Council to stay out of their devel-
opmentstrategies. f
I've always believed that the local unit of
government knows better what they're do.
ing than anybody else," said A! Madsen,
etxmomk development director for the dry
of Maple Crave.
So does Chris Enger, development direc-
tor for the city of Eden Prairie. And he
wants to see the Met Coundl get back to its
roots.
"they need to get back to what they oriyj-
nally were formed to do — be a resource for
metro communities beyond what you can do
yourself as a community," Enger said
"They need to be a think tank and a vision-
ary, not a regulatory agency." 1
Rietow and other Met Council officials
say that only the legislature can decide the
agency's role and future.
"First, we have to look at where we want
to go and what kinds of things we want to
focus on," Rietow said. "Then we treed to
determine what kinds of authority we would
require or want. The rest is up to the Legis-
lature." p
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Sunday
November 29/1992
St';4% Paul's Latimer era showed mai
it's worth. going out.on -..a.-Ii -b
ty Kathleen Sylvester
oveming Magazine ; .:
n 1977, as Dutch elm disease was
vagina the urban landscape of St.
ul, the mayor took bold action.
Gemp Latimer ind Deputy Mayor
Iticltard Broeker were eager to get
rid of btighted tires quickly. Ignor-
ing the city forester's advice, they
decided that the traditional ap-
prmeh — hacking off limbs, then
cutting down the trees in manage-
able chunks — was too time-con-
iuming, too costly.
Instead, they opted to attack the
problem with cranes, wrecking
trucks and a small cadre of college
students armed with chain saws.
The idea: Attach the trees to the
cranes with heavy chains, have the
students saw the trees off at the
bottom, then lift the tree trunks
into waiting * trucks and haul them
off.
The city forester cautioned that
heavy equipment was unsuitable
for use in a residential area. But the
mayor gleefully pointed out that the
plan would make money for the
city: The trees could be turned into
wood chips, put on a barge and sold
in Scandinavia.
On the appointed day, the college
students revved up their chain saws
and went to work. With local TV
cameras recording the event, the
first giant elm swayed and teetered
between two houses. As city offi-
cials watched in horror, the tree
took out the chimney of one house,
then lopped off much of the front
porch of the house next door.
Convinced, however, that the prob-
lbm was one of technique, the crews
persevered. And when the day was
over, Broeker now. recalls, "that
neighborhood looked like Dresden
after the firebombing"
It was not the best day of the Lati-
mer administration. Nor was it the
last time an innovative idea result-
ed in an embarrassingly public fail-
ure.
ver the course of Latimer's 14.
yearr tenure, his staff frequently de-
fied conventional wisdom, by-
passed established city procedures
And ignored experts. In other
words, they took a to i of risks.
it was that willingness to take risks,
despite the occasional failures, that
generated the innovations that were
the hallmark of the Latimer years.
The Latimer administration set up
4 private development bank, capi-
t9lized with foundation money, that
leveraged more than $300 million
in investments to the city's de-
Oressed Lowertown area.
�[ second corporation was formed
tb start the city's own not-for-profit
titility and create one of the first
*-city downtown hot water dis-
tract heating systems.
With one of the first Urban Devel-
opment Action Grants, they built a
glass -enclosed city park, a shopping
mall and a hotel -office complex to
help and
the downtown. And
they celebrated the city with one of
the first urban festivals in the coun-
try, the enormously successful
Taste of Minnesota festival.
When Latimer took office in 1976,
many of the city's longtime bureau-
crats took the attitude that "if they
Waited us out, we would go away,"
says Broeker.
Over the years, however, as some of
Start Photo by David Brewster
George Latimer. In his 14 -year tenure as mayor, his staff frequently defied conventional wisdom. .
Latimees unorthodox approaches
began to yield results, attitudes be-
gan to change. Broeker likens the
phenomenon to barn raising: When
public employees saw that others
were having fun and making prog-
ress, they wanted to join in.
Increasingly, public managers are
looking for ways to foster that barn -
raising mentality. It is not an easy
task. To say that taking risks is not
a natural tendency among officials
who must answer to voters is an
understatement.
And bureaucracies, designed to
guard against corruption and mis-
management, also inhibit risk-tak-
ing behavior.
In the public sector, "the dominant
measure of success is not the
achievement of goals," says Robert
Behn of the Governors Center at
Duke University. "It is not getting
accused of doing anything wrong."
Babak Armajani, former deputy di-
rector of Minnesota's Department
of Administration, puts it this way:
"Since the public doesn't accept the
notion of failure in government, the
press can make money writing
about failure. So politicians tell ad-
ministrators to stop doing things
that might fail and administrators
tell employees not to make waves."
The result, he says, "is government
that is lousy in some respects and
expensive in all respects."
There are, however, a growing
number of exceptions to that gener-
alization. Many public managers.
with good instincts. have found
ways to create cultures that encour-
age risk. From their experiences,
some lessons are emerging:
■ Set goals, not procedures. What-
ever works — provided it's legal —
is the best method.
■ Search out risk takers. Hire and
promote them.
■ Plan for experimentation and ex-
pect some failures.
■ Treasure ideas; top management
has to value them.
■ Celebrate successes — loudly and
publicly.
■ Manage failure by warning politi-
cians and press in advance that you
are trying something risky. •
■ Lighten up. A sense of humor
saves even the worst disasters. •
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In the Latimer administration, s
Broeker, the mayor "was ne
much -for angst, and that set
tone for the city."
That attitude came in quite hay
in the Dutch elm fiasco, rec
Broeker, for the story didn't
with neighborhood destructi
When the trees were finally hau
down to the banks of the Missis!
pi River, city officials discove
that there was no market for we
chips in Scandinavia after all —
was a rumor no one had bothe
to check out — and that disp<
would cost $2 million.
But when the -Army Corps of Ei
neers informed them that the I
were in danger of floating aN
during the nett heavy rain and i
ing out a dam — and a town
down river, they decided to
ahead with the chipping pros,
Then the wood chipper broke,
the welder trying to repair the cl
per accidentally set filre to the lo@
The fire chief called the mayor.,
asked, "Do you want me to pu
out?" To which Latimer responc
"Wouldn't that risk your me
lives?" "Right," replied the
chief. And the $2 million probl
went up in smoke.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 4, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore,Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: WESTON LANE AREA STORM SEWER
CITY PROJECT NO. 130
Councilmember Vasiliou contacted you twice last week (Thanksgiving week)
about the construction activity on the Weston Lane Area Storm Sewer
Project. Maria is in an excellent position to observe the activities
since a portion of the project is literally in her back yard.
I believe Maria relayed the following major concerns:
1. The contractor, on at least two occasions, was working
after dark. Can the contractor perform the work which
he was undertaking under these conditions.
2. She was concerned on whether our consulting engineer
was providing adequate inspection to ensure that the
contractor was adhering to the plans and
specifications.
3. It appeared the contractor was removing/damaging more
trees than originally anticipated.
Dan Faulkner and I met with Maria on Tuesday, November 24 at her home to
discuss her concerns and observe the contractor's operation.
There were a few more smaller trees removed than originally anticipated
as a result of*wet soil/ground water encountered at the upstream end of
the storm sewer pipe. There was actually a pocket of sand in this area
which required the contractor to have a larger excavation than
originally anticipated in order that the sides of the trench were stable
and would not collapse into the trench construction. To minimize this
the contractor did install a pump to dewater the excavated area in order
that they could install the last section of pipe and pour the concrete
for the inlet structure.
Dan Faulkner and I requested Dan Edgerton, Project Engineer from
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc., to address the other
two issues associated with working after dark and appropriate
inspection. Attached is a copy of a letter received from Dan Edgerton
addressing these items.
CSM DEC 0412
SUBJECT: WESTON LANE AREA STORM SEWER
December 4, 1992
Page Two
I have been to the site on three occasions within the last ten days and
believe that the contractor is proceeding in a workmanship -like manner
and performing the work in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Please let me know if you would like any additional information or want
any further details or response from our consultant.
FGM:kh
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cc: Daniel L. Faulkner
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CSM DEC 04'92
Dear Fred:
As we discussed on the phone, I am writing this letter to address two issues regarding the above
referenced project. The first issue concerns the level of inspection on the project, and the
second concerns work taking place after dark.
We are in agreement with the City that full-time inspection is not warranted on most
construction projects. Inspection is billed on an hourly basis, and full-time inspection would
only increase the City's total project costs.
Instead, the level of inspection provided is that which is required to ensure that the project gets
built properly and according to the plans and specifications. The amount of inspection varies
with the size, type, and level of complexity of any given project. As a rule of thumb in much
municipal work, the inspection costs often fall in a range of 4 to 10 percent of the construction
costs.
For the Weston Lane .Area storm sewer project, we checked our records to determine how
much inspection time has been spent on the project. For the five-week period from October
27 (the preconstruction conference) to December 2, we have spent 43.5 hours on inspection.
This works out to a little under nine hours a week.
On any given day, the typical amount of inspection time spent on the project has ranged from
one to three hours. For a relatively straightforward project such as this one, in which the
majority of the work involves installing 36 -inch RCP, this is an adequate amount of inspections
time. When the outlet structure was being poured on Wednesday and Friday of last week, we
spent 11.5 hours of inspection over the two days, as this is a somewhat more complicated
construction procedure.
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2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 9 612-636-4600
Otto G. Bonestroo. P.E.
Howard A. Sanford, P.E.
Michael P. Rau. P.E.
Miles B. Jensen. P.E.
Bonestroo
Robert W. Rosen. PE'
Keith A. Gordon. P.E.
Agnes M. Ring, A.I.C.P.
L. Phillip Gravel III, P.E.
Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E.
Robert R. Pfefferle, P.E.
Thomas W. Peterson. P.E.
Karen L. Wremerl, P.E.
Rosen
Marvin L. Sorvala. P.E.
Richard W. Foster, P.E.
Michael C. Lynch, P.E.
Gary D. Kristoliirz. P.E.
Richard E. Turner. P.E.
David O Loskota. P.E.
James R. Maland. P.E.
F. Todd Foster. P.E.
momGlenn
Anderlik &'
Thomas E.Nbyes RE.
Russek. AJA
Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E.
Jerry D. Peru-sch. RE.
Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E.
Keith R.
Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E.
Robert G. Schunicht. P.E.
Mark A. Hanson, P.E.
Mark R. Rolls, P.E.
Cecilio Olivier. P.E.
Associates
Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A.
Michael T. Rautmann, P.E.
Mark A. Seip, P.E.
Charles A. Erickson
*Senior Consultant
Ted K. Field" P.E.
Gary W. Morien. PE.
Leo M. Pawelsky
Thomas R. Anderson. A.I.A.
Daniel J. Edgerton. P.E.
Harlan M. Olson
Engineers & Architects
Donald C. Burgardt P.E.
Daryl K. Kirschenman, P.E.
James F. Engelhardt
Thomas E. Angus P.E.
Philip J. Caswell, P.E.
Ismael Martinez. P.E.
Mark D. Wallis. P.E.
December 3, 1992
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Attn: Mr. Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Re: Weston Lane Area Storm Sewer
Level of Inspection
File No. 70279
Dear Fred:
As we discussed on the phone, I am writing this letter to address two issues regarding the above
referenced project. The first issue concerns the level of inspection on the project, and the
second concerns work taking place after dark.
We are in agreement with the City that full-time inspection is not warranted on most
construction projects. Inspection is billed on an hourly basis, and full-time inspection would
only increase the City's total project costs.
Instead, the level of inspection provided is that which is required to ensure that the project gets
built properly and according to the plans and specifications. The amount of inspection varies
with the size, type, and level of complexity of any given project. As a rule of thumb in much
municipal work, the inspection costs often fall in a range of 4 to 10 percent of the construction
costs.
For the Weston Lane .Area storm sewer project, we checked our records to determine how
much inspection time has been spent on the project. For the five-week period from October
27 (the preconstruction conference) to December 2, we have spent 43.5 hours on inspection.
This works out to a little under nine hours a week.
On any given day, the typical amount of inspection time spent on the project has ranged from
one to three hours. For a relatively straightforward project such as this one, in which the
majority of the work involves installing 36 -inch RCP, this is an adequate amount of inspections
time. When the outlet structure was being poured on Wednesday and Friday of last week, we
spent 11.5 hours of inspection over the two days, as this is a somewhat more complicated
construction procedure.
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Approximately $41,000 of construction work has been completed as of December 2. Looking
at the inspection time and applying our standard hourly rates (the majority of the time was
spent by field supervisor Joe Illetschko, whose billing rate is $46.50 per hour), the inspection
cost is a little under 5% of the construction cost, which is a reasonable amount for a project
of this type.
Concerning the issue of construction work taking place at night, we know of two instances in
which this occurred. On one occasion, the contractor was spreading some excess wet dirt. He
did this because he was concerned about the possibility of the dirt freezing in a hard pile. On
the second occasion, the contractor had poured the bottom slab of the outlet structure and
needed to continue operating the sump pump to maintain dewatered conditions while the
concrete set up. He came back to the site and turned the sump pump off at approximately
10:00 P.M.
We prefer not having work take place after dark. However, at this time of year, when the
daylight hours are relatively short and freezing conditions occur overnight, it is occasionally
necessary to complete some work after sundown.
I believe this addresses the issues that we discussed. If you have any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Opus Corporation ��
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800 Opus Center Mailing Address
9900 Bren Road East P.O. Box 150
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-9600 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440-0150
612-936-4444 Fax 612-936-4529
November 30, 1992
Mr. Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
I am writing to let you know of the helpfulness which we recently experienced from City staff in
regard to the Twin City Fan & Blower project for which the grading commenced this week.
Because of Twin City Fan's strong desire to commence construction this fall it was necessary to
expedite the governmental approval process significantly. Because of the clear direction and
flexibility of Kevin Leuer in the Fire Marshall's office )pus Corporation was abl
grading or�e approximately 90 days from the first meeting with the client.
I wanted to let you know that we appreciate the spirit of cooperation with which city staff
approached this project It allowed us to meet Twin City Fan's objectives and attract a new
growing business to Bass Creek Business Park and the city of Plymouth We look forward to
continuing our working relationship with the city of Plymouth. We are happy to be able to
acknowledge the fine efforts of your staff.
Sincerely,
Michele Foster
Director
Real Estate Development
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Mark Rauenhorst
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the very interesting and informative program you presented to our
residents on November 19th. Your whole program was very
educational and informative. We could tell by the enthusiasm of
the group that they will try to make this program work for our
benefit at Cardinal Ridge.
Sincerely,
Norman Polster.
Al Rubenstein, President, Board of Directors
Harold Junceski
Dale Runquist
Vince Tharp
Norman Polster
Robert Otto
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Mr. David Anderson, Chairman
Hennepin Conservation District
+ 205 Ridge Plaza Building
12450 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55343
SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY GROUNDWATER PLAN
Dear Mr. Anderson:
The City of Plymouth has received a copy of the Hennepin County Groundwater Plan
prepared and submitted by the Hennepin Conservation District. The City understands
that the review and comment period regarding this document is 60 days which ends
approximately December 7. We are requesting that the review period be extended by
at least an additional 60 days enabling the City staff to adequately review this lengthy
document and prepare comments for the City Council to submit to the Conservation
District.
We appreciate your consideration and attention to this matter. If you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager, at 550-5013.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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cc: Hennepin County Commissioners
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Hennepin Conservation District
November 25, 1992
Mr. Frank Boyles, Acting Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles,
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The Hennepin Conservation District has been requested to extend the period for local
governments to review the Hennepin County Ground Water Plan. The Hennepin Conservation
District Board of Supervisors considered the following points in its deliberation:
• Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.255, subd. 8 states that municipalities and watershed
management organizations have 60 days to review and comment.
• An executive summary of the ground water plan was sent to municipalities and watershed
management organizations on April 16, 1992.
• All municipalities and watershed management organizations were invited to a series of
meetings to discuss the plan and to offer their comments and suggestions. This informal
review period was not required by statute. The District Board of Supervisors directed staff
to provide local governments an extended period to review the plan.
• The first meeting was held April 30, 1992. The general structure, philosophy and
approach of the ground water plan were discussed at this meeting.
• The entire ground water plan was sent to municipalities and watershed management
organizations on May 22, 1992 and May 26, 1992, respectively.
• A second informational meeting was held on June 24, 1992.
• A third informational meeting was held on August 20, 1992.
• Attendance at these meetings was extremely light. Only one written comment was received
during the period of May through September. The comment addressed a typographical
error in the text.
• Three of the eleven watershed management organizations with significant territory in the
county had requested an extension.
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notice has been vento all affec in the interest of giving all ected parties
an additioiial opportunity to participate in the development of the plan has taken the following
actions:
Agreed to accept comments from municipalities and watershed management organizations
for an additional 30 days (January 8, 1992).
Agreed not to submit the ground water plan to the Board of Water and Soil Resources until
any additional comments received during this extended period have been reviewed and
evaluated.
• Directed staff to meet with any and all affected parties to %-'"-scuss the plan and their specific
concerns and comments.
The Board of Supervisors looks forward to the opportunity to work cooperatively with all
affected parties to improve the ground water plan and ground water protection efforts in Hennepin
County.
Sincerely, David B. Anderson, Chair
Hennepin Conservation District
cc: Hennepin County Commissioners
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Keith Moberg, Chair
Independent School District 281
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Administration Offices
4148 Winnetka Ave. N.
New Hope, MN 55427
SUBJECT: SCHOOL LIAISON PROGRAM
Dear Mr. Moberg:
As part of the City's 1993 budget cycle, the City Council asked School Liaison Officer Mike
Goldstein to provide a report on his activities. We were pleased to learn that effective,
ongoing working relationships have been forged between Mike, the teachers, school
administrators, and the students.
One suggestion did arise which could further enhance the effectiveness of the program.
Apparently an older style of locker at the school has invited as many as 90% of the vandalisms
and thefts you have experienced. While I recognize that funding is always difficult to come
by, the accelerated replacement of these old lockers could allow Mike to focus his attention on
higher priority school liaison officer matters.
I would appreciate it if you would share your thoughts on this subject with me when you get
an opportunity.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
cc: City Councihmembers
Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director
Dennis Biagini, Principal, Armstrong Senior High School
Linda Powell, School Superintendent
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Mr. Joel Holger
14305 -46th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN. 55446
Dear Joel:
I spoke with you briefly this morning (December 1, 1992)
regarding the berm on the east side of your home. As
indicated, we may have a window of opportunity to regrade the
berm adjacent to your home yet this fall. It is our intention
to remove sufficient amounts of material from the berm sloping
away from your home in an easterly fashion towards the path.
If all goes well we will attempt to regrade on December 3 or
December 4, 1992. Weather permitting, we would like to
accomplish this project with the exception of turf
establishment yet this year. If we are unable to, we will
complete the restoration work during the spring of 1993.
As per our phone conversation, along with this work you'
indicated a willingness to maintain the property following the
project completion. I would like to thank you personally for
your cooperation. - If you have any further questions, please
contact me at 550-7461.
Since ely,
Mark S. Peterson
Park Superintendent
MSP:sm
cc: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation
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1400 PI YMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Ms. Sandy
Mavity
HENNEPIN
COUNTY
GOVERNMENT CENTER
Dept. of
Property
Tax & Public Record
A-607 Government
Center
Minneapolis, MN
55487
ATTENTION: Special
Assessments
SUBJECT:
1992
ASSESSMENT ROLLS
;Dear Ms.
Mavity:
Enclosed
please
find assessment roll information for the following
projects assessed iCn
1992:
LEVY
PROJECT
O..
NO.
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
12440
204
Bass Lake Terrace 2nd Add. - Area
$ 99,630.00
12441
202
Curtis Lake 2nd Add. - Area
35,670.00
12442
203
Parkers Lake No. 7th Add. - Area
98,400.00
12445
207
Golfview Estates - Area
74,980.80
12446
1991 Tree Removal & Destruction - Roll 2
1,500.00
12447
1991•Weed Eradication and Destruction - Roll 2
2,000.00
12451
945
15th Ave. Street Improvement
21,453.80
12453
215
Bitoerin - Water Area
7,931.60
12466
216
Fernbrook Townhomes - Area
65,583.60
f
12485
217
Greenwood Ponds Add. - Area
20,524.7.6
12486
222
Plymouth Pointe - Area
34,675.20
12487
209
Harbor Woods Add. - Area
19,533.00
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12549
016
Storm Water Drainage - Pond BC -P1
127,274.99
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Ms. Sandy Mavity
November 25, 1992
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O..
NO.
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
12605
1992 Weed Eradication and Destruction - Roll I
12,872.03
12606
1992 Delinquent Monthly Water, Sewer, Recycling,
and Street Lighting Services Charges
206,871.73
12607
1992 Unpaid Annual Street Lighting
for Unimproved Parcels
573.50
12608
1992 Unpaid Annual Recycling Fees
906.10
12642
223
Parkers Lk. No. 8th Add. - Area
39,360.00
12643
224
Ponderosa Woods 2nd Add. - Water Area
3,160.00
12677
Past Due Fire Alarm Permit Fees
2,200.00
12684
Abatement @ 2444 E. Med. Lk. Blvd.
7,066.00
12685
201
1992 Street Reconstruction - Single Family
217,600.00
12686
201
1992 Street Reconstruction - Commercial/Industrial
346,082.20
12689
102
1991 Street Reconstruction - Phase II
Reconstruction Only - Condo. Only
33,196.80
12690
102
1991 Street Reconstruction- Phase II
All Other Properties
527,166.40
12691
010
Medina Road - Street & Utilities
925,639.86
12692
010
Medina Road - Street & Utilities
266,292.85
12693
010
Medina Road - Area
2,460.00
12717
715
Plymouth Business Ctr. 5th Add. - Utility Improvements
286,712.78
12718
106
Northwest Blvd. - 54th Ave. to 56th Ave.
(future County Road 61) Improvements
49,370.25
12719
014
Boulder Crest Addition - Sanitary Sewer Lateral Benefit
8,992.00
12720
015
Curtis Lk. Add. - Sanitary Sewer Lateral Benefit
31,360.00
12721
208
Golfview Est. - Sanitary Sewer Extra Depth-
36,400.00
12722
715
Plymouth Business Ctr. 5th Add. - Street Improvements
273.829.00
TOTAL ASSESSMENT AMOUNT $3,887,269.25
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Ms. Sandy Mavity
November 25, 1992
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Included are the rate cards, assessments rolls and certified resolutions for each of
the above projects.
If you find anything missing, please advise.
Sincerely,
0'-avA-0 /-f'
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
DLF/do
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
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December 1, 1992
Bella W. Braverman
14845 18th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
SUBJECT: LETTER ADDRESSED TO PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL REGARDING VACANT HOUSE. AT
2715 FERNBROOK LANE NORTH, PLYMOUTH
Dear Ms. Braverman:
Thank you for your letter regarding the small house located on the northwest
corner of 27th Avenue North and Fernbrook Lane. The house is located in an
industrial zoning district and, therefore, may no longer legally be used for
residential purposes. At one time, this property was used for a office.
Several years ago, City staff did research the purchase of the house with the
intent of relocating it to a residential area, but the cost for the house and
a new lot, plus the.cost of moving the house, proved uneconomical.
While I appreciate your concern regarding homeless persons, the City has no
authority to require individual property owners to meet tKis need:,
Organizations such as the Union City Mission, Interfaith Outreach and
Community Partners, and Elim Transitional Housing provide suppart and/or
housing for homeless.
The City of Plymouth has its own Section 8 Rent Assistance Program to help
very low income families with paying a portion of their rent. Those
individuals or families who are homeless are given first priority and the City
has assisted several of these families to break the homelessness cycle.
Since I may not fully answered all your questions regarding homelessness, I
would be glad to discuss this issue with you further over the phone. My
office number is 550-5056.
Sincerely,
&4,
Milt Dale
Housing Specialist
cc: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
(hra/md/braverman)
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GERALD S. WEINRICH
ATTORNEY AT LAW
December 2,, 1992
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
City of Plymouth
300 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
500 First Avenue S.W.
Suite 201
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Telephone (507) 288-5982
RE: Falmouth Associates/Four Season's Shopping Center
Dear Mr. Boyles:
I have received your letter of November 6, 1992. As you may or may
not be aware, my client, Falmouth Associates, filed a petition
under Chapter Eleven of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The
petition was filed on November 16, 1992.
The Chapter Eleven case is currently pending in the Bankruptcy
Court for the State of New York. Falmouth Associates was forced to
file Chapter Eleven in order to protect itself from actions by the
tenants at the Four Season's Shopping Center, as well as to take
steps to pay off the past due real estate taxes. I hope you can
appreciate that the Chapter Eleven filing from my client is'not an
intent to avoid responsibility for the real estate taxes. We have
filed Chapter Eleven in order to negotiate an arrangement with the
creditors of the Center which would free up funds to be applied
towards the real estate taxes.
Although I am not a bankruptcy expert I have been informed that the
Chapter Eleven filing will have the affect of preventing the City
`\ of Plymouth from taking any steps to cancel or fail to renew the
\, liquor license for the tenants at the shopping center. If the
Plymouth City Attorney is of a different opinion please advise.
In the event that we cannot quickly arrange for an order of the
court which would allow the partnership to pay off the real estate
taxes on the Center, we will be pursuing options as outlined in
your letter November 6, 1992.
In the interim, should you have any questions concerning anything
stated in this letter, or the present status of Falmouth Associates
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Since ly,
Geta d S . - einrich
GSW/shl
cc: Ron Stone
Jamey Shandley
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November 13, 1992
Mr. David Burns
12417 26th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Re: METERING OF WATER SERVICE IN DUPLEXES FINAL REMINDER
Dear Mr. Burns:
This is another reminder of the action taken by the City Council at their
meeting on January 27, 1992. For the remainder of 1992, the second meter
required to properly measure water at duplexes will be offered to the
homeowners at no charge for the meter.
The utility accounts established for your duplex indicates all water usage is
recorded by one meter. The effect of this metering is that all actual water
volume charges are billed to one account and the second dwelling unit receives
an estimated water bill based on residential area average usage.
The resulting billing amounts, in effect, bill the combined water service for
more water than is actually used at your two residences. The reason for
billing such a manner is as follows:
Section 720, Paragraph 25, of the City Code defines the water supply
from one service entrance as "no more than one house or building shall
be supplied from one service connection except by special permission of
the Water Department. Whenever two or more parties are supplied from
one pipe, connecting with the distribution main, each building or part
of a building must have a separate stop box and a separate meter."
Duplexes not conforming to City Code are issued billings such as the two you
receive for your duplex.
In the long run, savings on your monthly water and sewer service charges can
be realized by the installation of a meter to the second dwelling unit.
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Mr. David Burns
November 13, 1992
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Following the installation of the second sister, service charges Mould then be
billed to each dwelling unit based upon metered water service as provided to
each separate unit of thq duplex. The savings realised by properly sietering
both dwelling units will more than pay for the installation of the sister.
You may contact our building official, Joe Ryan, to arrange for the issuance
of a meter at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the, water service to your
duple:, please do not hesitate to call me at 550-5119 or Joe Ryan at 550-5031.
Sincerely,
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Piss' a Finance Director
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1634
November 30, 1992
Dear Local Government Official:
612 291-6359 FAX 612 291-6550 TTY 612 291-0904
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On October 22, 1992, the Metropolitan Council adopted an "interim strategy" to re u e'ngi po n
source pollution loadings to the region's surface waters. A copy of the strategy is enc mdd:-"The
Council has also developed a model ordinance to assist local governments in implementing the
strategy. A copy of the ordinance is also enclosed.
A planners' forum sponsored by the Council is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15,
1992, in the Council Chambers at 230 E. 5th St., St. Paul. The forum is designed to explain and
discuss the strategy and model ordinance. We are asking that you invite the person(s) who is (are)
responsible for preparing or developing your local land use controls to participate in this event.
Earlier this year the Council developed an interim strategy to control the quality of stormwater runoff
in the Minnesota River basin in response to a directive by the EPA and the MPGA to reduce
nonpoint source pollution in the river by 40 percent by 1996. At the public meetings held by the
Council to discuss the proposed strategy a number of meeting participants recommended that the
interim strategy be applied throughout the region to protect other rivers, streams and lakes. In
response to this suggestion, the Council held another series of public meetings and adopted the
interim strategy for the remainder of the region on October 22.
As an interim or short-term solution to the issue of surface quality pollution, the Metropolitan
Council is requesting that local governments amend their comprehensive plans and respective land
use controls to incorporate three items that will take immediate action on reducing nonpoint source
pollution.
• First, the Council asks that local governments adopt design standards for new
1/ stormwater ponds that reduce the contaminant loadings from surface water runoff~
One set of design criteria that is widely accepted is from the National Urban Runoff
Program (NURP) developed by the USEPA.
s r" • As a second step, local governments should include in their stormwater plans the
±` MPCA's urban "best management practices" (BMPs), titled Protecting Water Quality
In Urban Areas or an equivalent set of standards. These standards are to be used for
all new and redeveloped land development. (Section 4.1 of the document contains
design criteria for stormwater ponds that will'satisfy the requirements under item one
above.)
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ItvEeTrflQ),ITAN COUNCIL
e2li-s Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1634 612 291-6359 FAX 612 291-6550 77Y 612 291-0904
The enclosed model ordinance is a suggested method of incorporating the requirements under items
one and two above in a local land use ordinance. This ordinance should be tailored to fit within
e3dsting ordinances and local regulatory procedures. It is not intended that local governments adopt
the ordinance as is.
• Third, local governments should adopt the Department of Natural Resource's (DNR)
shoreland regulations as found in the Statewide Standards For Management Of
Shoreland Areas consistent with the DNR's implementation strategy. Local
governments should work with the DNR to determine the most effective way to
implement the shoreland regulations'.
The interim strategy to reduce nonpoint source pollution will take effect on January 1, 1993. After
that date, the Metropolitan Council will require modifications of those comprehensive plans that do
not include the three measures described above.
The Council's interim strategy to reduce nonpoint source pollution to the region's surface waters is
a critical first step to addressing the nonpoint source pollution issue. In the meantime, the Council
and other governmental units remain actively involved in creating long term solutions that reduce the
negative impacts of nonpoint source pollution.
Please contact Jack Frost at 291-6519 or Carl Schenk at 291-6410 if you have any questions about
the Council's nonpoint source pollution reduction strategy or the planners' forum.
I hope your local government will be represented at the planners' forum on December 15.
Sincerely,
Dottie Rietow
Chair
cc: Metropolitan Council Members
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BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR MODEL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Water Quality, Protecting Water Quality in Urban
Areas: Best Management Practices for Minnesota (1989).
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, "Model Construction Site Erosion Control Ordinance,"
Wisconsin Construction Site Best Management Practice Handbook (1987).
Metropolitan Council, Environmental Protection: Model Ordinances for Use by Local Governments
(1977). _
Matthews, Municipal Ordinances, §§ 52.09, 52.10 (Cumulative Supplement, 2d Ed.).
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INTERIM STRATEGY TO REDUCE
NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION
TO ALL METROPOLITAN
WATER BODIES
Nov. 1, 1992
Jack Frost
Steven Schwanke
EP
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101
Publication No. 640-92-117
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WATER QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT
NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION TO ALL METROPOLITAN WATERS
Summary of The Policy Issue
In 1990 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) agreed on a goal to reduce nonpoint source pollution in the Minnesota River by
40 percent from pre -1980 levels. The two agencies have set 1996 as the target date to achieve this
goal.. To accomplish this goal, current land development and agricultural practices must be altered
to restrict nonpoint source pollutants from entering area water bodies. While the Minnesota River
may be an acute case of water quality degradation due to nonpoint source pollution all water bodies
in the seven county area are impacted to some degree by human -activities in both urban and rural
areas.
The Mississippi River, especially in the Spring Lake and Lake Pepin area, is severally impacted by
excessive algal growth. A major inter -state and federal study is currently being conducted to identify
the causes of the excessive algal growth. However, it is known that nutrients, nitrogen and
phosphorus, from whatever source are the prime cause of excessive algal growth. Both the State of
Wisconsin and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are attempting to get the MPCA to impose
phosphorus limits on the Metropolitan Plant in St. Paul as a means to reduce the algal growth. If
phosphorus limits are imposed on the Metropolitan Plant this could result in capital expenditures of
$80 to 360 million. Since phosphorus is found in surface water runoff it may be more cost effective
to control nonpoint sources of runoff and have a more beneficial impact on the river than by
controlling point sources of phosphorus.
To address the acute problems on the Minnesota River, the Council 'developed an interim strategy
for communities in the Minnesota River basin. This strategy incorporated basic water quality
management practices that will improve the water quality of the area water bodies. During the public
participation process in developing these strategies, it became clear that these same interim strategies
were appropriate for all local governments in the seven county area. A consistent and equitable
policy is established to apply these strategies metro -wide.
The Problem
The Metropolitan Council has documented an increase of nonpoint source pollution to area water
bodies. These added pollutants reduce the recreational value and accelerate the eutrophication of
area water bodies. The increase of nonpoint source pollutants to area water bodies can be traced
to two primary sources: land development and agriculture practices. Land development or
urbanization, generally increases both the volume of runoff as well as the concentration of pollutants
in the runoff. This happens with the conversion of land to hard surfaces and by the destruction of
wetlands. Detention ponds or artificial depressions can help mitigate these impacts. The best
designed ponds, however, will not reduce the increased volume of runoff following urbanization nor
will they totally remove the additional pollutants following urbanization. An increase in runoff
volume, total phosphorus and other pollutants are the results of urban development.
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Agriculture is still the predominant land wie in a large portion of the seven county area and a major
contributor of nonpoint source pollutants. Nonpoint source pollution from agriculture occurs as a
result of intensive land cultivation and husbandry practices and shows up in three basic forms: soil
erosion; agriculture supplements such as nutrients, pesticides and herbicides; and animal waste
products. Each of these sources fill area water bodies smothering aquatic life, change the aquatic
environment by limiting light penetration of the water, and result in the transmission of toxins to area
water bodies.
The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area is fortunate to have an abundance of lakes and rivers. These
water bodies provide the area with recreational, aesthetic and educational benefits envied by other
parts of the United States. Preservation of these water bodies and the associated wildlife habitat is
a major component of the Council's planning framework. Measures to preserve and enhance the
environment can be found in all of the Council's major system and policy plans. Policy 7 of the
MDIF states that the Metropolitan Council:
supports the maintenance of environmental quality throughout the region and will support
programs or strategies to maintain or improve the natural environment (page 16).
Reducing nonpoint source pollution to area water bodies has a number of positive outcomes.
Reduced nonpoint source pollution has an overall positive effect on the environment, improves the
water quality in lakes, wetlands and floodplain and allows for fishable and swimable water bodies.
Water resource management has historically focused on point sources such as wastewater treatment
plants and industrial facilities. Efforts to reduce pollution from point sources has been effective.
Nonpoint source pollution abatement is the next challenge that must be addressed to enure that
water bodies in this metropolitan area are protected.
Existing Legislative and Policy Structure For Addressing the Nonpoint Source Pollution Problem
The Minnesota Legislature
Two pieces of legislation have been passed in the last decade that set a framework for addressing the
nonpoint source pollution issue. However, it will take several years to put this framework in place
and will require local governments to extensively revise their surface water management plan and
activities.
Watershed planning legislation
In 1982 legislation was passed requiring Watershed Management Organization (WMO) to prepare
watershed plan that addressed water quality issues. Under this legislation each WMO is to prepare
a plan that states objectives and policies for water quality and identifies alternatives for improving
water quality and methods of implementation. These plans are to be reviewed by the Metropolitan
Council "in the same manner and with the same authority and effect as provided for the council's
review of the comprehensive plan of local government units" (Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.231
subd. 8 (1990)). The Council is required to determine whether the watershed plan conforms with the
management objectives and target pollution loads stated in the Council's water resources plan
prepared pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 473.157.
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Local government planning
As a part of the WMO planning process described under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.201, each
local government will be required to prepare a local water management plan, capital improvement
program and official controls necessary to implement the watershed plan. As part of the local water
management pian, the local government will need to define water quantity and quality protection
methods adequate to meet performance standards established in the watershed plan. Local
governments will also be required to amend their local comprehensive plans to reflect the contents
of the watershed plan. Local governments will have two years to amend their comprehensive plans
from the time the WMO planning process is complete. Under rules currently proposed by the Board
of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), WMOs have until 1995 to complete their plans. The earliest
local governments are required to revise their comprehensive plans is 1997. It could take several
years beyond 1997 to implement local government plans.
The second piece of legislation is Minnesota Statutes, section 473.157, that requires the Metropolitan
Council to prepare a water resources plan that includes management objectives and target pollution
loads for watersheds in the metropolitan area. From this plan WMOs will advise local governments
of their target pollution loads. Local governments will revise their stormwater management plans to
include implementation steps that assure the target pollution loads are met.
The Metropolitan Council has set as a priority developing the target pollution loads for watersheds
tributary to the Minnesota River. This is a priority because of the urgency to meet the EPA/MPCA
reduction goal of 40 percent by 1996. Target pollution loads for Bevens, Carver, Chaska and Sand
Creek watersheds will be developed by 1992. Pollution loads for other watersheds in the Minnesota
River Basin will be developed by mid-1993. The Council will also be actively pursuing the
development of target pollution loads for all watersheds in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
In accordance with the Clean Water Act, Section 319, the MPCA is charged with developing a state-
wide strategy for addressing nonpoint pollution. This plan is a four year plan developed in 1990 and
is periodically updated as new information becomes available. This strategy both targets and
prioritizes problem areas and develops a management plan for addressing these problem areas. The
management plan looks at both a voluntary and a regulatory approach to addressing problems. The
state plan is also required to develop various approaches to funding problem solutions from federal
state and local sources.
The Board of Water and Soil Resources
The Board of Water and Soil Resources is the primary state agency responsible for surface water
planning and is the lead agency responsible for carrying out many of the administrative aspects of the
recently passed Wetland Conservation Act of 1991, better known as the "no -net loss" legislation. The
act provides landowners with three options for preserving or enhancing wetlands: the wetland
preservation areas option; the permanent wetland preserves option; and the wetland establishment
and restoration program. If a land use practice requires the taking of a protected wetland the
legislation requires a 1:1 and a 2:1 mitigation of wetlands in rural and urban areas respectively.
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Wetlands perform essential hydrologic and water quality functions such as lowering of flood peaks,
providing interchange between surface water and groundwater, and filtering and absorbing pollutants.
Because of these functions, wetlands are critical for reducing nonpoint source pollution to area lakes
and rivers.
The Metropolitan Council
In September, 1988 the Metropolitan Council adopted its Water Resources Management Wastewater
Treatment and Handling Policy Plan (hereafter the policy plan). Local governments were notified
of the policy plan contents in the April, 1989 systems statement and pursuant to the Metropolitan
Land Planning Act, had nine months to amend their comprehensive plans. The need to reduce
nonpoint source pollution, to especially the Minnesota River Basin, through regulating land
development is well documented in the Council's policy plan. However, because of the potential that
nonpoint pollution may impact MWCC wastewater treatment plants effluent limits in the future the
Council adopted Policy 1-1 of the Council's Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan which
states:
[Tjtreatment levels required for wastewater treatment plants in the metropolitan system
should clearly recognize the need to control both point and nonpoint sources of pollution
from within and outside the Metropolitan Area (p. 9).
The Council has actively pursued the implementation of its policy to reduce nonpoint source
pollution to area water bodies. The Council's policy plan outlines the responsibilities for
implementing policy 1-1. These include, but are not limited to:
1. working with watershed management organizations (WMOs) and the MPCA on
monitoring and managing nonpoint source pollution programs; and,
2. evaluating the efforts of WMOs and local governments to control nonpoint source
pollution and their impact on river water quality and effects on treatment plant
effluent limits. (p. 10)
The Council has also used its authority under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976 to review
and comment on comprehensive plan amendments and environmental reviews to implement its policy
on reducing nonpoint source pollution. These comments have generally focused on the need to
reduce nonpoint source pollution and the possible tools that may be used to accomplish this task.
In addition to policy 1-1 of the Council's Water Resources Management Plan, Part 1, the Council has
two other policies addressing the environmental effects of nonpoint source pollution and water
quality. The Council's Water Resources Management Plan, Part 3 states in policy 3-4 that:
The Council, through its numerous review and approval authorities, will preserve all protected
and unprotected natural watercourses -- including associated wetlands, channels, floodplain
and shorelands -- to enhance water quantity and quality and to preserve. their ecological
function (page 3-26);
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Policy 3-6 of the same policy plan states:
The Council, in conducting its project approvals and reviews, will protect the utility of the
region's water and related land resources and seek their restoration, where needed. Any
action that threatens the viability of the water and related resource will be negatively
reviewed (page 3-30).
Proposed Interim Strategy
An interim strategy is needed to address both the nonpoint source pollution issue and to implement
the Council's policy 1-1 of the Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan, Part 1, policies 3-4
and 3-6 of the Council's Water Resources Management Plan, Part 3.
The Council is committed to working with WMOs and local governments through the planning
process outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.201. The Council also recognizes its
responsibility to prepare and adopt a water resources plan that includes management objectives and
target pollution loads for watersheds in the metropolitan area pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
473.157. In order to prepare the plan the Council had to prioritize its work schedule. Since the
Minnesota River has been identified as having an acute problem with nonpoint source pollution this
area will be addressed first and form the framework for dealing with nonpoint source pollution on
a metropolitan wide basis.
It will take several years for the Council, WMOs and local governments to prepare and implement
the above referenced plans. In the interim, steps should be taken that allows local governments and
WMOs to take immediate action to reduce the adverse impacts of nonpoint source pollution on area
water bodies. As part of their planning efforts, local governments will need to adopt measures that
implement nonpoint source pollution reduction strategies. Local governments will need to amend
existing Capital Improvement Plans and local regulations to ensure the financing and long-term
management and maintenance of ponds and wetlands receiving stormwater runoff. The Metropolitan
Council recognizes that implementation is an important issue for local government and for the long-
term effectiveness of any effort to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
This interim strategy is a minimum that the Council will accept as part of any local government
comprehensive plan. It should be recognized by local governments that more comprehensive
revisions to stormwater plans may be required once the Council and WMOs complete their planning
under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.201 and 473.157 in order to meet water quality goals.
1. Local governments throughout the metropolitan area must adopt design standards for
new stormwater ponds that will reduce the contaminant loadings from surface water
runoff. One set of design criteria that is widely accepted is from the National Urban
Runoff Program (NURP). Appendix A is attached and describes NURP designed
pond performance standards. These criteria, or similar specifications which are
equally effective, should be incorporated in the stormwater plan of every local
government in the metropolitan area. At the present time, this policy does not direct
the retrofitting of existing stormwater ponds.
2. Local governments in the metropolitan area must also include in their stormwater
plans the MPCA's urban "best management practices," titled Protecting Water Quality
in Urban Areas or an equivalent set of standards. These standards are to be used for
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all new or redeveloped land development. These local governments must also notify
their residents of ways to implement "best management practices" and available
resources, if additional information is needed.
3. All local governments in the metropolitan area must adopt the Department of Natural
Resource shoreland regulations as found in the Statewide Standards For Management
Of Shoreland Areas as prescribed by the timeline in (Minnesota Regulations Parts
6120.2500 - 6120.3900) and consistent with the DNR's implementation strategy. Local
governments should work with the DNR to determine the most effective way to
implement the DNR's shoreland regulations.
4. All local governments in the metropolitan area must adopt as part of their
comprehensive plans and official controls the measures described in items 1 and 2 by
January 1, 1993. Each local government should notify the affected Watershed
Management Organizations of its intentions to comply with items 1 and 2.
5. After January 1, 1993, the Council may require modification of plan amendments that
involve land use activities that would generate surface water runoff, unless the local
government has adopted the interim measures described in items 1 through 3. The
Council will not require a plan modification regarding nonpoint source pollution if a
local government. has adopted NURP standards and MPCA's "best management
practices" by January 1, 1993 and is following the DNR's shoreland regulation
implementation strategy.
6. The Metropolitan Council will continue to develop target pollution loads for all
watersheds in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
7. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will advise its member cities of the
urgent need to implement runoff and land management practices that improve the
quality of direct and indirect runoff discharges to area water bodies.
8. The Metropolitan Council and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will
work with State of Minnesota agencies to reduce nonpoint source pollution to area
water bodies in Greater Minnesota.
9. The Metropolitan Council and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will
monitor the effectiveness of the above-mentioned interim steps to address the
nonpoint source pollution problem in the metropolitan area.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612 291-6359 TDD 612 291-0904
MODEL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
I
The model storm water management ordinance should assist communities in the Twin Cities
metropolitan area in implementing the Metropolitan Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint
Source Pollution to All Metropolitan Water Bodies. The Council adopted the strategy for the
Minnesota River Basin, effective September 30,1992, and for the remainder of the metropolitan area
effective January 1, 1993. The strategy includes three essential requirements. These requirements
are important components to addressing the water quality problems caused by nonpoint source
pollution in the metropolitan area.
The fust requirement is that local governments throughout the metropolitan area must adopt design
standards for new storm water ponds that will reduce the contaminant loadings from surface water
runoff. One set of design criteria that is widely accepted is from the National Urban Runoff Program
(NURP). The second requirement is that local governments in the metropolitan area must also
follow the urban "best management practices" as outlined in Protecting Water Quality in Urban
Areas, published by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, or an equivalent set of standards.
Sections 8.1 through 8.16 of the model ordinance detail suggested design criteria and best
management practices. These sections form the heart of the ordinance. The remaining sections of
the model ordinance are not as critical. The remaining sections essentially establish a process for the
implementation of the design criteria and best management practices.
The third requirement is that all local governments in the metropolitan area must adopt the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shoreland regulations. These regulations are found in
Statewide Standards For Management of Shoreland Areas published by the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has established a timeline
and format for the adoption of the shoreland regulations. The model ordinance does not address the
shoreland regulations. Local governments should work with the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources to determine the most effective way to implement the shoreland regulations.
The model ordinance is intended to be a resource for communities to use in adopting official controls
which are consistent with design standards for new storm water ponds which will reduce the
contaminant loadings from surface water runoff and which are consistent with the "best management
practices" for land development with respect to storm water runoff, The ordinance provides a
comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of storm water runoff~
It is impossible to draft a model ordinance to fit perfectly into all of the innumerable varieties of
regulatory programs that exist at the,local government level. The ordinance is designed to be adapted
to the unique characteristics of each local government organization. The ordinance could be
combined with or replace existing ordinances, such as erosion control ordinances, which address issues
covered by the model ordinance. It is presumed that some provisions of the ordinance will be
modified or possibly even rejected altogether. Other provisions may have to be added. The
ordinance can be used as a "checklist" by local governments to analyze the adequacy of existing
controls. If a local government determines that a major element, such as inspection and maintenance,
is missing from existing controls, that section could be taken from the model ordinance and added
to existing controls.
The ordinance requires that every applicant for a building permit, subdivision approval, or for any
permit which would allow any change of the land surface including removing vegetative cover,
excavating, filling, grading, and the construction of any structure prepare a storm water management
plan. Structures are defined as anything manufactured, constructed or erected which is normally
attached to or positioned on land, including portable structures, earthen structures, roads, parking
lots, and paved storage areas. There are limited exemptions to the ordinance.
Storm water management plans must include detailed information regarding the existing conditions
of the site and immediately adjacent areas, a construction plan outlining storm water management
practices during construction and a plan of the final site conditions. The storm water management
plans must meet certain standards detailing construction practices which control runoff and design
standards for the construction, use, and maintenance of storm water management facilities.
The ordinance also includes regulations with respect to the use of lawn fertilizer.
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ORDINANCE NO.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
A
AN ORDINANCE PROMOTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND
GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF
MINNESOTA, BY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS REQUIRING STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION
This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section [462.351 for cities and towns,
394.21 for counties having a population of less than 300,000 according to the 1950 federal census]
(1990)•
2. FINDINGS
The [City, County, Town] of hereby finds that uncontrolled and inadequately planned use
of wetlands, woodlands, natural habitat areas, areas subject to soil erosion and areas containing
restrictive soils adversely affects the public health, safety and general welfare by impacting water
quality and contributing to other environmental problems, creating nuisances, impairing other
beneficial uses of environmental resources and hindering the ability of the [City, County, Town] of
to provide adequate water, sewage, flood control, and other community services. In
addition, extraordinary public expenditures may be required for the protection of persons and
property in such areas and in areas which may be affected by unplanned land usage.
3. PURPOSE
The purpose of this ordinance is to promote, preserve and enhance the natural resources within the
[City, County, Town] of and protect them from adverse effects occasioned by poorly sited
development or incompatible activities by regulating land disturbing or development activities that
would have an adverse and potentially irreversible impact on water quality and unique and fragile
environmentally sensitive land; by minimizing conflicts and encouraging compatibility between land
disturbing and development activities and water quality and environmentally sensitive lands; and by
requiring detailed review standards and procedures for land disturbing -or development activities
proposed for such areas, thereby achieving a balance between urban growth and development and
protection of water quality and natural areas.
4. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall
have the meaning stated below. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present
tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words
in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not
merely directive.
4.1 Annlicant. Any person who wishes to obtain a building permit, zoning or subdivision
approval.
4.2 Control measure. A practice or combination of practices to control erosion and attendant
pollution.
4.3 Detention facility. A permanent natural or man-made structure, including wetlands, for the
temporary storage of runoff which contains a permanent pool of water.
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Y 4.4 Flood fringe. The portion of the floodplain outside of the floodway.
4.5 Floodplain. The areas adjoining a watercourse or water basin that have been or may be
covered by a regional flood.
4.6 Floodwa . The channel of the watercourse, the bed of water basins, and those portions of
the adjoining floodplains that are reasonably required to carry and discharge floodwater and
provide water storage during a regional flood.
4.7 Hydric soils. Soils that are saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing
season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part.
4.8 Hvdrophvtic vegetation. Macrophytic plant life growing in water, soil or on a substrate that
is at least periodically deficient in oxygen as a result of excessive water content.
4.9 Land disturbing or development activities. Any change of the land surface including removing
vegetative cover, excavating, filling, grading, and the construction of any structure.
4.10 Person. Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, franchisee, association or
governmental entity.
4.11 Public waters. Waters of the state as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005,
subdivision 15.
4.12 Regional flood. A flood that is representative of large floods known to have occurred
generally in the state and reasonably characteristic of what can be expected to occur on an
average frequency in the magnitude of a 100 -year recurrence' interval.
4.13 Retention facility. A permanent natural or man made structure that provides for the storage
of storm water runoff by means of a permanent pool of water.
4.14 Sediment. Solid matter carried by water, sewage, or other liquids.
4.15 Structure. Anything manufactured, constructed or erected which is normally attached to or
positioned on land, including portable structures, earthen structures, roads, parking lots, and
paved storage areas.
4.16 Wetlands. Lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table
is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this
definition, wetlands must have the following three attributes:
a) Have a predominance of hydric soils;
b) Are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration
sufficient to support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life
in saturated soil conditions; and
c) Under normal circumstances support a prevalence of such vegetation.
[COMMENTARY.• Many of the above definitions are derived from state law. A local
government should insure that the definitions are also consistent with definitions in the local
zoning code.]
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5. SCOPE AND EFFECT
5.1 Aanlicability. Every applicant for a building permit, subdivision approval, or a permit to allow
land disturbing activities must submit a storm water management plan to the [planning
department, department of community development, zoning administrator]. No building
permit, subdivision approval, or permit to allow land disturbing activities shall be issued until
approval of the storm water management plan or a waiver of the approval requirement has
been obtained in strict conformance with the provisions of this ordinance. The provisions of
section 9 of this ordinance apply to all land, public or private, located within the [City, Town,
County] of
5.2 Exemptions. The provisions of this ordinance do not apply to:
a) Any part of a subdivision if a plat for the subdivision has been approved by the [City
Council, County Board, Town Board] on or before the effective date of this
ordinance;
b) Any land disturbing activity for which plans have been approved by the watershed
management organization within six months prior to the effective date of this
ordinance;
c) A lot for which a building permit has been approved on or before the effective date i
of this ordinance;
d) Installation of fence, sign, telephone, and electric poles and other kinds of posts or 4
poles; or
e) Emergency work to protect life, limb, or property.
5.3 Waiver. The [City Council, Town Board, County Board], upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission, may waive any requirement of this ordinance upon making a finding
that compliance with the requirement will involve an unnecessary hardship and the waiver of
such requirement will not adversely affect the standards and requirements set forth in Section
6. The [City Council, Town Board, County Board] may require as a condition of the waiver,
such dedication or construction, or agreement to dedicate or construct as may be necessary
to adequately meet said standards and requirements.
6. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPROVAL PROCEDURES
6.1 Application. A written application for storm water management plan approval, along with f
the proposed storm water management plan, shall be filed with the [planning department,
department of community development, zoning administrator] and shall include a statement
indicating the grounds upon which the approval is requested, that the proposed use is
permitted by right or as an exception in the underlying zoning district, and adequate evidence
showing that the proposed use will conform to the standards set forth in this ordinance. Prior
to applying for approval of a storm water management plan, an applicant may have the storm
water management plans reviewed by the appropriate departments of the [city, town, county].
Two sets of clearly legible blue or black lined copies of drawings and required information
shall be submitted to the [planning department, department of community development,
zoning administrator] and shall be accompanied by a receipt from the
[governmental unit's chief financial officer] evidencing the payment of all required fees for
processing and approval as set forth in Section 7.5, and a bond when required by Section 7.4
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in the amount to bed calculated in accordance with that section. Drawings shall be prepared
to a scale appropriate to the site of the project and suitable for the review to be performed.
At a minimum the scale shall be 1 inch equals 100 feet.
6.2 Storm water management plan: At a minimum, the storm water management plan shall
contain the following information.
a) Existing site map. A map of existing site conditions showing the site and immediately
adjacent areas, including:
1) The name and address of the applicant, the section, township and range, north
point, date and scale of drawing and number of sheets;
2) Location of the tract by an insert map at a scale sufficient to clearly identify
the location of the property and giving such information as the names and
numbers of adjoining roads, railroads, utilities, subdivisions, towns and districts
or other landmarks;
3) Existing topography with a contour interval appropriate to the topography of
the land but in no case having a contour interval greater than 2 feet;
4) A delineation of all streams, rivers, public waters and wetlands located on and
immediately adjacent to the site, including depth of water, a description of all
vegetation which may be found in the water, a statement of general water
quality and any classification given to the water body or wetland by the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency, and/or the United States Army Corps of Engineers;
5) Location and dimensions of existing storm water drainage systems and natural
drainage patterns on and immediately adjacent to the site delineating in which
direction and at what rate storm water is conveyed from the site, identifying
the receiving stream, river, public water, or wetland, and setting forth those
areas of the unaltered site where storm water collects;
6) A description of the soils of the site, including a map indicating soil types of
areas to be disturbed as well as a soil report containing information on the
suitability of the soils for the type of development proposed and for the type
of sewage disposal proposed and describing any remedial steps to be taken by
the developer to render the soils suitable;
7) Vegetative cover and clearly delineating any vegetation proposed for removal;
and
8) 100 year floodplain, flood fringes and floodways.
b) Site construction plan. A site construction plan including:
1) Location and dimension of all proposed land disturbing activities and any
phasing of those activities;
2) Location and dimension of all temporary soil or dirt stockpiles;
3) Location and dimension of all construction site erosion control measures
necessary to meet the requirements of this ordinance;
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4) Schedule of anticipated starting and completion date of each land disturbing
activity including the installation of construction site erosion control measures
needed to meet the requirements of this ordinance; and
5) Provisions for maintenance of the construction site erosion control measures
during construction. "+
c) Plan of final site conditions. A plan of final site conditions on the same scale as the
existing site map showing the site changes including:
1) Finished grading shown at contours at the same interval as provided above or
as required to clearly indicate the relationship of proposed changes to existing
topography and remaining features;
2) A landscape plan, drawn to an appropriate scale, including dimensions and
distances and the location, type, size and description of all proposed landscape
materials which will be added to the site as part of the development;
3) A drainage plan of the developed site delineating in which direction and at
what rate storm water will be conveyed from the site and setting forth the
areas of the site where storm water will be allowed to collect;
4) The proposed size, alignment and intended use of any structures to be erected
on the site;
5) A clear delineation and tabulation of all areas which shall be paved or
surfaced, including a description of the surfacing material to be used; and
6) Any other information pertinent to the particular project which in the opinion
of the applicant is necessary for the review of the project.
7. PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURE
7.1 Process. Storm water management plans meeting the requirements of Section 6 shall be
submitted by the [planning department, department of community development, zoning
administrator] to the Planning Commission for review in accordance with the standards of
Section 8. The Commission shall recommend approval, recommend approval with conditions,
or recommend denial of the storm water management plan. Following Planning Commission
action, the storm water management plan shall be submitted to the [City Council, Town
Board, County Board] at its next available meeting. [City Council, Town Board, County
Board] action on the storm water management plan must be accomplished within 120 days
following the date the application for approval is filed with the [planning department,
department of community development, zoning administrator].
[COMMENTARY The process outlined in Section 7.1 can be modified to be consistent with the
regulatory process of the particular local government unit. For example, one local government
may have a particular department which reviews land use regulatory matters except the final
decision to approve or deny a land use plan or permit which is reserved for the governing body
of the local government unit. Another local governmental unit may provide the department
which reviews land use regulatory matters with full authority to take final action on the
application. Other local governments may use a hybrid process where some permits are acted
upon by the appropriate regulatory department while other land use matters are left to the
governing body for final approval.]
7.2 Duration. Approval of a plan submitted under the provisions of this ordinance shall expire
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one year after the date of approval unless construction has commenced in accordance with
the plan. However, if prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant makes a written
request to the [planning department, department of community development, zoning
administrator] for an extension of time to commence construction setting forth the reasons
for the requested extension, the planning department may grant one extension of not greater
than one single year. Receipt of any request for an extension shall be acknowledged by the
[planning department, department of community development, zoning administrator] within
15 days. The [planning department, department of community development, zoning
administrator] shall make a decision on the extension within 30 days of receipt. Any plan may
be revised in the same manner as originally approved.
73 Conditions. A storm water management plan may be approved subject to compliance with
conditions reasonable and necessary to insure that the requirements contained in this
ordinance are met. Such conditions may, among other matters, limit the size, kind or
character of the proposed development, . require the construction of structures, drainage
facilities, storage basins and other facilities, require replacement of vegetation, establish
required monitoring procedures, stage the work over time, require alteration of the site design
to insure buffering, and require the conveyance to the [City, Town, County] of or
other public entity of certain lands or interests therein.
7.4 Performance bond. Prior to approval of any storm water management plan, the applicant
shall submit an agreement to construct such required physical improvements, to dedicate
property or easements, or to comply with such conditions as may have been agreed to. Such
agreement shall be accompanied by a bond to cover the amount of the established cost of
complying with the agreement. The agreement and bond shall guarantee completion and
compliance with conditions within a specific time, which time may be extended in accordance
with Section 7.2.
The adequacy, conditions and acceptability of any agreement and bond shall be determined
by the [City Council, Town Board, County Board] or any official of the [City,
Town, County] of as may be designated by resolution of the [City
Council, Town Board, County Board].
7.5 Fees. All applications for storm water management plan approval shall be accompanied by
a processing and approval fee of $
8. APPROVAL STANDARDS
8.1 No storm water management plan which fails to meet the standards contained in this section
shall be approved by the [City Council, Town Board, County Board].
[COMMENTARY Sections 8.2 through 8.16 are an example of how best management practices
for handling storm water runoff and design criteria for detention ponds can be included within
an ordinance. Additional best management practices and design criteria can be found in the
MPGA publication "Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas."
8.2 Site dewatering. Water pumped from the site shall be treated by temporary sedimentation
basins, grit chambers, sand filters, upflow chambers, hydro -cyclones, swirl concentrators or
other appropriate controls as appropriate. Water may not be discharged in a manner that
causes erosion or flooding of the site or receiving channels or a wetland.
8.3 Waste and material disposal. All waste and unused building materials (including garbage,
debris, cleaning wastes, wastewater, toxic materials or hazardous materials) shall be properly
disposed of off-site and not allowed to be carried by runoff into a receiving channel or storm
sewer system.
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8.4 Tracking. Each site shall have graveled roads, access drives and parking areas of sufficient
width and length to prevent sediment from being tracked onto public or private roadways.
Any sediment reaching a public or private road shall be removed by street cleaning (not
flushing) before the end of each workday.
8.5 Drain inlet protection. All storm drain inlets shall be protected during construction until
control measures are in place with a straw bale, silt fence or equivalent barrier meeting
accepted design criteria, standards and specifications contained in the MPCA publication
"Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas."
8.6 Site erosion control. The following criteria (a. through d.) apply only to construction
activities that result in runoff leaving the site.
a) Channelized runoff from adjacent areas passing through the site shall be diverted
around disturbed areas, if practical. Otherwise, the channel shall be protected as
described below. Sheetflow runoff from adjacent areas greater than 10,000 square feet
in area shall also be diverted around disturbed areas, unless shown to have resultant
runoff rates of less than 0.5 f0sec. across the disturbed area for the one year storm.
Diverted runoff shall be conveyed in a manner that will not erode the conveyance and
receiving channels.
b) All activities on the site shall be conducted in a logical sequence to minimize the area
of bare soil exposed at any one time.
c) Runoff from the entire disturbed area on the site shall -be controlled by meeting either
subsections 1 and 2 or 1 and 3.
1) All disturbed ground left inactive for fourteen or more'days shall be stabilized by
seeding or sodding (only available prior to September 15) or by mulching or
covering or other equivalent control measure.
2) For sites with more than ten acres disturbed at one time, or if a channel originates
in the disturbed area, one or more temporary or permanent sedimentation basins
shall be constructed. Each sedimentation basin shall have a surface area of at
least one percent of the area draining to the basin and at least three feet of depth
and constructed in accordance with accepted design specifications. Sediment shall
be removed to maintain a depth of three feet. The basin discharge rate shall also
be sufficiently low as to not cause erosion along the discharge channel or the
receiving water.
3) For sites with less than ten acres disturbed at one time, silt fences, straw bales, or
equivalent control measures shall be placed along all sideslope and downslope
sides of the site.. If a channel or area of concentrated runoff passes through the
site, silt fences shall be placed along the channel edges to reduce sediment
reaching the channel. The use of silt fences, straw bales, or equivalent control
measures must include a maintenance and inspection schedule.
d) Any soil or dirt storage piles containing more than ten cubic yards of material should
not be located with a downslope drainage length of less than 25 feet from the toe of
the pile to a roadway or drainage channel. If remaining for more than seven days, they
shall be stabilized by mulching, vegetative cover, tarps or other means. Erosion from
piles which will be in existence for less than seven days shall be controlled by placing
straw bales or silt fence barriers around the pile. In -street utility repair or construction
soil or dirt storage piles located closer than 25 feet of a roadway or drainage channel
must be covered with tarps or suitable alternative control, if exposed for more than
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seven days, and the stormdrain inlets must be protected with straw bale or other
appropriate filtering barriers.
8.7 Storm water management criteria for permanent facilities.
a) An applicant shall install or construct, on or for the proposed land disturbing or
development activity, all storm water management facilities necessary to manage
increased runoff so that the two-year, ten-year, and 100 -year storm peak discharge rates
existing before the proposed development shall not be increased and accelerated
channel erosion will not occur as a result of the proposed land disturbing or
development activity. An applicant may also make an in-kind or monetary contribution
to the development and maintenance of community storm water management facilities
designed to serve multiple land disturbing and development activities undertaken by one
or more persons, including the applicant.
b) The applicant shall give consideration to reducing the need for storm water
management facilities by incorporating the use of natural topography and land cover
such as wetlands, ponds, natural swales and depressions as they exist before
development to the degree that they can accommodate the additional flow of water
without compromising the integrity or quality of the wetland or pond.
c) The following storm water management practices shall be investigated in developing a
storm water management plan in the following descending order of preference:
1) Infiltration of runoff on-site, if suitable soil conditions are available for use;
2) Flow attenuation by use of open vegetated swales and natural depressions;
3) Storm water retention facilities; and
4) Storm water detention facilities.
d) A combination of successive practices may be used to achieve the applicable minimum
control requirements specified in subsection (a) above. Justification shall be provided
by the applicant for the method selected.
8.8 Design standards. Storm water detention facilities constructed in the [City, Town, County]
of shall be designed according to the most current technology as reflected in the
MPCA publication "Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas", and shall contain, at a
minimum, the following design factors:
a) A, permanent pond surface area equal to two percent of the impervious area draining
to the pond or one percent of the entire area draining to the pond, whichever amount
is greater;
b) An average permanent pool depth of four to ten feet;
[COMMENTARY.- An alternative to subsections (a) and (b) would be to require that the
volume of the permanent pool be equal to or greater than the ncnof f from a 2.0 -inch
rainfall for the fully developed site.]
c) A permanent pool length -to -width ratio of 3:1 or greater;
d) A minimum protective shelf extending ten feet into the permanent pool with a slope
of 10:1, beyond which slopes should not exceed 3:1;
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e) A protective buffer strip of vegetation surrounding the permanent pool at a minimum
width of one rod (16.5 feet) [this width is consistent with the draft rales developed by the
Board of Water and Soil Resources under the Wetland Conservation Act of 19911,
f) All storm water detention facilities shall have a device to keep oil, grease, and other
floatable material from moving downstream as a result of normal operations;
g) Storm water detention facilities for new development must be sufficient to limit peak
flows in each subwatershed to those that existed before the development for the 10 year
storm event. All calculations and hydrologic models/information used in determining
peak flows shall be submitted along with the storm water management plan;
h) All storm water detention facilities must have a forebay to remove coarse-grained
particles prior to discharge into a watercourse or storage basin.
8.9 Wetlands.
a) Runoff shall not be discharged directly into wetlands without presettlement of the
runoff.
b) A protective buffer strip of natural vegetation at least one rod (16.5 feet) in width shall
surround all wetlands. [This width is consistent with the draft rales developed by the
Board of Water and Soil Resources under the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991.1
c) Wetlands must not be drained or filled, wholly or partially, unless replaced by restoring
or creating wetland areas of at least equal public value. Replacement must be guided
by the following principles in descending order of priority:
1) Avoiding the direct or indirect impact of the activity that may destroy or diminish
the wetland;
2) Minimizing the impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the wetland activity
and its implementation;
3) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected wetland
environment;
4) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance
operations during the life of the activity; and
5) Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute wetland
resources or environments. [Compensation, including the replacement ratio and
quality of replacement should be consistent with the requirements outlined in the
rules which will be adopted by the Board of Water and Soil Resources to implement
the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991.1
8.10 Steep slopes. No land disturbing or development activities shall be allowed on slopes of 18
per cent or more.
8.11 Catch basins. All newly installed and rehabilitated catch basins shall be provided with a sump
area for the collection of coarse-grained material. Such basins shall be cleaned when they are
half filled with material.
8.12 Drain leaders. All newly constructed and reconstructed buildings will route drain leaders to
pervious areas wherein the runoff can be allowed to infiltrate. The flow rate of water exi*t nj
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the leaders shall be controlled so no erosion occurs in the pervious areas.
8.13 Inspection and maintenance. All storm water management facilities shall be designed to
minimize the need of maintenance, to provide access for maintenance purposes and to be
structurally sound. All storm water management facilities shall have a plan of operation and
maintenance that assures continued effective removal of pollutants carried in storm water
runoff. The director of public works, or designated representative, shall inspect all storm
water management facilities during construction, during the first year of operation, and at
least once every five years thereafter. The inspection records will be kept on file at the
public works department for a period of 6 years. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant
to obtain any necessary easements or other property interests to allow access to the storm
water management facilities for inspection and maintenance purposes.
8.14 Models/methodologies/computations. Hydrologic models and design methodologies used for
the determination of runoff and analysis of storm water management structures shall be
approved by the director of public works. Plans, specification and computations for storm
water management facilities submitted for review shall be sealed and signed by a registered
professional engineer. All computations shall appear on the plans submitted for review,
unless otherwise approved by the director of public works.
8.15 Watershed management plans/groundwater management plans. Storm water management
plans shall be consistent with adopted watershed management plans and groundwater
management plans prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 103B.231 and
103B.255 respectively, and as approved by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
in accordance with state law.
8.16 Easements. If a storm water management plan involves direction of some or all runoff off
of the site, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain from adjacent property
owners any necessary easements or other property interests concerning flowage of water.
9. LAWN FERTILIZER REGULATIONS
9.1 Use of impervious surfaces. No person shall apply fertilizer to or deposit grass clippings,
leaves, or other vegetative materials on impervious surfaces, or within storm water drainage
systems, natural drainage ways, or within wetland buffer areas.
9.2 Unimproved land areas. Except for driveways, sidewalks, patios, areas occupied by structures
or areas which have been improved by landscaping, all areas shall be covered by plants or
vegetative growth.
93 Fertilizer content. Except for the first growing season for newly established turf areas, no
person shall apply liquid fertilizer which contains more than one-half percent by weight of
phosphorus, or granular fertilizer which contains more than three percent by weight of
phosphorus, unless the single application is less than or equal to one-tenth pound of
phosphorus per one thousand square feet. Annual application amount shall not exceed one-
half pound of phosphorus per one thousand square feet of lawn area.
9.4 Buffer zone. Fertilizer applications shall not be made within one rod (16.5 feet) of any
wetland or water resource. [This distance is consistent with the draft rules developed by the
Board of Water and Soil Resources under the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991.]
10. PENALTY
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be fined not less than
five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for each offense, and a separate offense shall be
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deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
11. OTHER CONTROLS
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this ordinance and the provisions of an erosion
control or shoreland protection ordinance adopted by the [City Council, Town Board, County Board],
the more restrictive standard prevails.
12. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this ordinance are severable. If any provision of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions
or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application
13. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be effective the day of . 199.
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In most European cities the mayor is a very respected person
and conducts himself accordingly. By comparison our Mayor of
Plymouth, Kim Bergman, pales. We in Plymouth should feel a great
deal of embarrassment at his "good ole boy" demeanor and lack
of knowledge of parlimentary procedure. His sexist attitude
toward Councilmembers Teirney and Helliwell is deplorable. When
they touch a subject he is sensitive about (Mr. Willis' firing),
he just overrides their privilege to speak or talks over them in
a belittling way and drowns them out. If either were a man he
woula probably get up out of the chair and flatten hint.
This is a sad situation to watch. We elected five people
to sit on the council, and they should all be treated fairly!
Please, Mayor, look at some of the tapes of your meetings i
to see that improvement is a must!
Margaret Crowder
December 2, 1991 475-1061
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JUDY MAKOWSKE t - ': • L'G\ PHONE
COMMISSIONER: ����C,�i•�f'L\ 348-3082
BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,�,\
A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-0240
DATE: December 19 1992
TO: Sandy Hilary
FROM: Judy Makowske
RE: Transition
A meeting to facilitate the transition process for District 2 may be
advisable. If there are any county issues that you would like to sort
through before you take office, I would be available to sit down with you
and discuss them. I think it's important for the county that there be
some continuity.
Particularly I feel the following topics warrant further discussion:
Plymouth Library
Winnetka Avenue (Golden Valley) .
Pilot City Health Center
Pilot City Regional Center (needs assessment)
NRP/CARE (especially Jordan area)
Northeast Service Center
Let me know if you are interested in meeting and when is convenient.
xc: Bob Hanson
Bob Rohlf
Vern Genzlinger C��C ✓��
Dan McLaughlin J
John Bluford
Phil Eckhert
Bob Miller
Dan Engstrom
Mike Weber
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William B. Bown
Field Division General Manager/Postmaster
United States Postal Service
Twin Cities Division
100 South First Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401-9998
SUBJECT: GRAND OPENING FOR NEW LOST LAKE BRANCH POST OFFICE
Dear Mr. Bown:
The Mayor and City Council have asked that I send you this letter expressing our
collective thanks. The new Lost Lake Branch Post Office located in Plymouth,
Minnesota, is a terrific facility! It is designed with the future development of the
Plymouth area in mind, and eye toward customer service.
The fact that this new modern postal facility contains window service is testimony to
the Postal Service's renewed emphasis on customer service.
Thank you so much for the invitation to the grand opening and for a beautiful facility
which is a positive contribution to our growing community. We look forward to
working closely with you in the future.
Sincerely
Manager
cc: Mayor & City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF
December 4, 1992 PUMOUTR
Robert W. Fischer
Minneapolis District Manager
United States Postal Service
100 South 4th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401-9998
SUBJECT: GRAND OPENING FOR NEW LOST LAKE BRANCH POST OFFICE
Dear Mr. Fisher:
The Mayor and City Council have asked that I send you this letter expressing our
collective thanks. The new Lost Lake Branch Post Office located in Plymouth,
Minnesota, is a terrific facility! It is designed with the future development of the
Plymouth area in mind, and eye toward customer service.
The fact that this new modern postal facility contains window service is testimony to
the Postal Service's renewed emphasis on customer service.
Thank you so much for the invitation to the grand opening and for a beautiful facility
which is a positive contribution to our growing community. We look forward to
working closely with you in the future.
cc: Mayor & City Council
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Joe Packer, Acting Branch Manager
Lost Lake Branch Post Office
9705 45th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: GRAND OPENING FOR NEW LOST LAKE BRANCH POST OFFICE
Dear Mr. Packer:
The Mayor and City Council have asked that I send you this letter expressing our
collective thanks. The new Lost Lake Branch Post Office located in Plymouth,
Minnesota, is a terrific facility! It is designed with the future development of the
Plymouth area in mind, and eye toward customer service.
The fact that this new modem postal facility contains window service is testimony to
the Postal Service's renewed emphasis on customer service.
Thank you so much for the invitation to the grand opening and for a beautiful facility
which is a positive contribution to our growing community. We look forward to
working closely with you in the future.
Acting City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Bob Scott
Coldwell Banker
4455 Highway 169 Service Road
Plymouth, MN 55442
On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, we want to express our thanks for your
"lobbying efforts" which resulted in window service being provided at the new Lost
Lake Branch Post Office in Plymouth. We couldn't agree more that window service is
an essential part of this post office facility to serve the needs of residential and business
customers.
Thanks for assuming an active leadership role when an important community issue was
at stake. Plymouth is better as a result of your efforts.
If there are others we should thank, please let me know at 550-5013.
Acting City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Larry Dowell
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
10550 Wayzata Boulevard
Suite 2
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Dear Mr. L-& r
On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, we want to express our thanks for your
"lobbying efforts" which resulted in window service being provided at the new Lost
Lake Branch Post Office in Plymouth. We couldn't agree more that window service is
an essential part of this post office facility to serve the needs of residential and business
customers.
Thanks for assuming an active leadership role when an important community issue was
at stake. Plymouth is better as a result of your efforts.
If there are others we should thank, please let me know at 550-5013.
Acting City Manager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 3, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: STEVE CHASE
11901 23RD AVENUE
ALLEY MAINTENANCE
Mr. Steve Chase appeared at the Budget Public Hearing on November 30. He
gave the City Council the letter which I had sent him on November 13, 1992
concerning his request for the City to improve and maintain the alley behind
his home on 23rd Avenue. I had informed Mr. Chase that the City does not
provide maintenance to alleys and it is the responsibility of him and his
neighbors through a cooperative effort to provide the necessary maintenance.
Mr. Chase purchased this property in May, 1991. The property is located in
one of the original areas of Plymouth along the west side of Medicine Lake.
Originally all of the properties contained lake homes. Almost all of these
properties have now been converted to permanent homes. The streets within
this area are very narrow and do not conform to our subdivision requirements
which have been in existence for many years.
Mr. Chase and three of his neighbors have access to 23rd Avenue which is a
public street. They have also chosen to have access from the rear of their
property from an unimproved alley. There are several other similar
situations within this area where properties are getting access through an
unapproved alley where they are privately providing their own maintenance.
For reference, this area is referred to as "Tangle Town" because of the
street system. There are also a few similar situations in areas on the east
side of Medicine Lake.
In discussing maintenance of alleys with Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor, the
City has never provided maintenance to this alley for at least the last 15
years. We do not provide maintenance to any alleys within the city.
I cannot recommend that the City begin maintenance on alleys. The existing
alleys have not been constructed to any type of standard. Also, most of
these alleyways appear as private driveways and are only at a width for one
lane of traffic (the dedicated right-of-way for this .alley is 14 feet). It
is also more than likely that the 'existing driving surface on these alleys
are not within the platted right-of-ways. If you look at the pictures
supplied by Mr. Chase, you see a very definite angle in the driving surface.
The platted right-of-way is straight with no angles.
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SUBJECT: STEVE CHASE
December 3, 1992
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This alley is also adjacent to the floodway for Plymouth Creek as it enters
Medicine Lake. Because of the unknown soil conditions, it is very difficult
to give any type of cost estimate to improve this alley without an
Engineering Feasibility Report including an analysis of the -soil conditions.
I would suggest that the City Council reaffirm our existing policy that we
do not provide maintenance on alleys. I would recommend that this policy be
modified if the alleyway was constructed to existing street standards except
for the width of the alley. The cost to construct the alley to current
standards would be assessed to the adjacent property owners and they would,
need to agree to this cost before the City would undertake the project.
I am attaching a copy of our standard petition form which all property
owners would need to sign and submit to the City if they wanted us to
undertake a Preliminary Engineering Report to determine the cost to improve
the alley. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PETITION
We, the undersigned, do hereby petition the City of Plymouth, Mayor and Council for
the installation of the following public improvements:
Should the Council not approve said public improvements, or the petitioner elects not
to proceed with said public improvements, the petitioner agrees to reimburse the City
of Plymouth for any expense incurred for preparation of engineering reports, plans,
specifications, etc. for said public improvement.
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Mr. Steve Chase
11901 23rd Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: YOUR SEPTEMBER 30, 1992 LETTER
Dear Steve:
I am responding to your letter concerning the City of Plymouth providing
maintenance to the road which serves your property. The road which you
are referring to is an alley along the south side of your property.
This alley is accessed from Ives Lane which is a gravel city street
going southerly from 23rd Avenue.
The City does not provide any maintenance or, improvements to alleys
within the City. We do provide maintenance for city streets and
recently Ives Lane had some additional gravel placed on the traveled
portion of the street. Properties which have chosen to construct an
access to an alley are responsible to provide their own maintenance.
I would suggest you discuss any needed maintenance with your neighbors
and through a cooperative effort obtain a contractor to perform the
necessary work.
Please contact me if you have any questions (550-5080).
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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