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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 31, 1992
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY:
JAN. 4 5:00 P.M. HRA INTERVIEWS -
Council Conference Room
JAN. 4 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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JAN. 11 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
(Draft agenda attached)
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JAN. 25 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
(Draft agenda attached)
JAN. 25 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
Council Chambers
JAN. 25 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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2. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Friday January 1.
3. WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE -- Tuesday, January 5, 7:00 p.m. The Water
Quality Committee will meet in the City Council conference room. Agenda attached. (M-
3)
4. TWINWEST CHAMBER MEETINGS:
A. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION -- The TwinWest Chamber will host
a Newly Elected Officials Reception on Tuesday, January 21, 1993 at the Chamber
offices beginning at 4:00 p.m. Officials representing the county, cities, school
districts, state legislature and other appointed positions have been invited to attend.
The Chamber's invitation letter is attached. If you plan to attend, please contact
Laurie before Friday, January 8. (M -4A)
B. TWINWFST COFFEE BREAKS -- The January schedule for TwinWest Chamber
Coffee Breaks is attached. The Plymouth Coffee Break will be held Tuesday,
January 9, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Cady Communications, Inc., 3200 Harbor Lane. (M -
4B)
5. MLC ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE DINNER -- The MLC Annual Legislative Dinner is
scheduled for Wednesday, January 20 at the Decathlon Athletic Club in Bloomington.
Invitations for the dinner will be mailed out next week to legislators, mayors,
councilmembers and city managers. Attached is a memo from Bob Renner that provides a
list of new House Committee Committee Assignments and the Minutes from the October
21, 1992 Board of Directors meeting. (M-5)
6. MEETING CALENDARS - 1993 meeting calendars for City Council, Board and
Commission meetings are attached. City Council Member calendars for the next six week
period are also attached. (M-6)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. FOUR SEASONS MALL TAX DELINQUENCY -- In last week's information
memorandum I provided the City Council with a City Business article entitled, "Legal
.Dispute Disturbs the Climate at Four Seasons Mall." Jerry Winerich, Attorney for
Falmouth's Associates, the owner of the Mall, telephoned to provide me with additional
information. He stated that the goal of the Four Seasons Mall is to get their real estate
taxes paid current by April 1993. The first increment will be received by the County just
after the first of the year. The ownership will also be hiring a Twin City based
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management company to improve their relationship with existing tenants, replace tenants
who have not remained current in their lease payments, and attract new tenants.
2. AIINNESOTA 2000 MEETING -- Minnesota 2000, an effort to develop a comprehensive
educational strategy from the input from business, religious, municipal, and educational
interests, is underway. On Thursday, January 7, a meeting is scheduled at Park Center
High School, 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to receive an orientation
on this project, as well as to initiate small group discussions to begin to formulate a vision
of Minnesota 2000. City staff members and Councilmembers are invited to attend.
Materials are attached providing further information on this subject. This particular
Minnesota 2000 is designed for residents served by the Osseo School District. (I-2)
3. 1993 TOWN MEETING FORMAT -- The Council has directed that our 1993 town
meetings be formatted around the City's new wards as established by the City Charter.
Planning for the town meetings has proceeded accordingly. We are preparing invitations
for the first town meeting which is scheduled for Monday, February 1 for Ward 4. This
year we are suggesting that the format for the town meetings be revised. Attached is an
agenda which is proposed for all 1993 town meetings. We have added an item entitled,
"Development Climate/City Services." These comments will focus on overall planning
petition and building development permit trends, as well as focusing on projects which
have been =roved for that ward. City Service Comments will highlight changes in city
services which the public will see in 1993. Included among these are: 1) Rental
Inspection Program (1994 point of sale inspection); 2) Public Safety Education Specialist;
3) solid waste collection; 4) Plymouth Metrolink service; 5) water sprinkling restrictions.
By consolidating these items under the first heading, it is possible to eliminate Plymouth
Metrolink and Dial -A -Ride, solid waste recycling, and water sprinkling restrictions from
number 4, Other Items. We have also included the name of each presenter and that
individual's phone number for people who are unable to make the meeting, but desire to
telephone in an inquiry. Finally, we have established a timeline for the presentations in
an effort to limit them to no more than 40 minutes to provide the public with a significant
period of time to ask questions. If the Council desires that other revisions be made,
direction should be provided on Monday evening, January 4. Otherwise, arrangements
will be made for the 1993 town meetings on the basis of this proposal. (I-3)
4. THE GYM -- The City Council asked for the attached status report from Fred Moore
with respect to the Gym. The Council received this report on December 11. We have
received no direction from the City Council on this subject and therefore, intend to
proceed in the same fashion we have to date unless direction to the contrary is provided.
(I-4)
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5. CITY OF PLYMOUTH VERSUS MARCUS CORPORATION -- Attached is a
December 28, 1992 letter from Caryn S. Glover of Best & Flanagan which summarizes
the tentative settlement agreement which has been reached between Marcus Corporation
and the City of Plymouth. Under the agreement, Marcus Corporation will pay the City
$13,300 prior to the end of 1992. An additional $5,000 will be paid in equal installments
over the next 24 -month period. These payments are to be personally guaranteed by two
of the members of the developer's group. I believe that this was an effective means of
resolving this ongoing issue, while minimizing court -related fees and staff time. (I-5)
6. MEETING TO DISCUSS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM -- On Tuesday, December 30, Stan
Scofield and I met with Tom Brozic of Thies and Talle Management, Inc., representing
Plymouth Ponds Apartments (behind Holiday Plus on Nathan and 45th).
Mr. Brozic was concerned about the City's fire alarm policy and specifically, what steps
he might take in order to control the number of fire alarm permits (penalties) he has paid
over the last year ($1,000). Stan and I discussed the terms of the ordinance and policy
and the rationale for each. We also discussed some specific steps that Thies and Talle
could take in hopes of controlling their costs. Our recommendations are contained in the
attached letter that was sent to Mr. Brozic on Wednesday. (I-6)
7. LARCH HEIGHTS LAGOON STORM SEWER OUTLET STRUCTURE -- Attached
is a letter to Patricia Papenfuss and a memorandum from Fred Moore which sets forth the
project timeline for the 53rd Avenue and Larch Heights Lagoon construction project.
Because of the press of business this fall, the Engineering Department was unable to get
the project underway. Under the timeline which has been developed, the project should
be completed by July 1 of this year. (I-7)
8. BUDGETING FOR AUTOMOBILE AND GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
PREMIUMS -- At the conclusion of the December 21 meeting, the Council asked
whether we budget for gross or net premiums. The answer is the gross premium is
budgeted. Any reimbursement is directed back to the risk management reserve.
9. CUSTOMER COMMENT CARDS -- A summary of customer comment cards received
in December is attached. (I-9)
10. MINUTES:
a. Planning Commission, December 9, 1992. (I-10)
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12. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Thursday, December 31, four development signs
were placed at the following locations:
1. North and south of Rockford Road (County Road 9) and east of Northwest
Boulevard. Swan Lake South and Begin Park Estates (92112). Janco, Inc. is
requesting approval of a PUD Concept Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat, Rezoning and
Conditional Use Permit for a 42.2 acre parcel of 'land to be developed into 90 single
family detached home lots. Rezoning is from FRD to R -IA and R-2 (RPUD).
2. Southeast of Old Rockford Road and Dunkirk Lane North. Plymouth Creek Heights
(92115). Orrin Thompson Homes is requesting an approval for a PUD Concept Plan
for the northerly 50 acres of the site and a PUD Preliminary Plan/Plat, Rezoning, and
Conditional Use Permit for the remainder of the 122.5 acre site to be developed into
159 single family detached home lots and 104 attached twin home family lots and a
7.1 acre church site. The rezoning is from FRD to R 1 A and R-2 (MPUD) .
3. 3550 Vicksburg Lane North. (92117) Cub Foods is requesting -approval of an
Amended Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow
additional signage on the wall of their building for TCF Bank.
4. 4190 Vinewood Lane North. (92118). Frank's Nursery is requesting an amended
Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit to expand their existing
store area by 3,240 square feet into part of the existing outdoor sales area.
These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their Wednesday, January
13, 1993 meeting.
12. PLANNING FOR PLYMOUTH NEWS -- We are planning for the February issue of
the Plymouth News. If Councilmembers have ideas for stories what should be included,
please call Comm;unications Coordinator Helen LaFave at 550-5016 by 4:30 p.m. on
Thursday, January 7. A reminder: Suggestions for articles are welcomne at any time,
however, if you can get them to us as early as possible it helps with planning.
13. STAFF REPORTS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Memorandum from Craig Gerdes regarding a meeting held representatives of the
Northwest Trails Association snowmobile group. (I -13a)
14. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Katrina Van Buskirk to the Public Safety Department regarding the City's
towing policy. A response to Ms. Ban Buskirk from Craig Gerdes is also attached.
(I -14a)
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b. Memorandum from Ruby Hunt, Ramsey County Commissioner, to Governor Carlson
and other State officials, regarding the restructuring of the Regional Transit Board.
(I -14b)
c. Memorandum from Myron Orfield, State Representative, regarding the Outline of the
Metropolitan Community Stability Act. Mayor Bergman asked this memorandum,
which he received from the Mayor of Apple Valley, be included.in the information
memorandum. (I -14c)
d. Letter from Michele Foster, Director, Real Estate Development, Opus Corporation,
to Mayor Bergman, concerning the City's policy with respect to the use of tax
increment financing. (1-14d)
e. Letter to Paul Windmuller, 1624 Comstock Lane, from Dale Hahn, in response to
Mr. Windmuller's note to Mayor Bergman, regarding 1993 tax increases. (1-14e)
L Letter from Commissioner -elect Mike Opat to Mayor Bergman. (1-14f)
Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1993
5:00 P.M.
DG3G^�ffq
5:00 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Dinner
5:15 P.M. I. CITY ATTORNEY
- Current Strengths
- Areas for Improvement
- Strategies
6:15 P.M. H. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
- Benefits of Membership
- Desire to Join
6:45 P.M. III. HEAD START FUNDING REQUEST
- Proposal
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
7:45 P.M. IV. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
- Liability Issues
- Parcels Already Owned by City
- Potential Projects
- Funding
9:00 P.M.
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December 23, 1992
FirstName MidName LastName
Address
SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
MEETING NO. 12
Dear FirstName:
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Please find enclosed the meeting minutes of our eleventh meeting held on
December 1, 1992 as well as the Agenda for Meeting No. 12 scheduled for
Tuesday, January 5, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference room.
I am also enclosing a copy of the agenda material which went to the City
Council and was considered at their December 21, 1992 meeting requesting
funding for our public educational material. The Council did approve our
request for reproducing the Wisconsin DNR brochure. There was a condition
attached to this approval which requires our Committee to formulate an
overall educational program for 1993.
If you need to contact me I can be reached at 550-5071.
Sincerely,
6a44"J/-��
Daniel L. Faulkner
.City Engineer
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enclosures
cc: !Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Joy Tierney, City Council Representative
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
1/FirstName/MidName/LastName/Address
////The attached letter was sent October 27, 1992
to the following list of people
I/Craig//Twinem/
15015 - 44th Ave.
Plymouth, MN 55446
I/Bonnie//Hackner/
1635 Black Oaks P1.
Plymouth, MN 55447
i/Mary/Christine/McKee/
1345 Juneau Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
I/Valentin//Scheglowski/
6 Saratoga Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
I/Jeffrey/A./Shopek/
4425 Goldenrod Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
I/LuAnn//Yattaw/
5915 Kirkwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
I/Eric//Blank/
Director of Park & Recreation
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
I/John//Barten/
HENNEPIN COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT
Northern Division Office - Natural Resources
3800 County Road 24
Maple Plain, MN 55359
I/David//Mellen/-.
TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS CONSULTANTS, INC.
1635 Troy Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE - MEETING NO. 11
TUESDAY, December 1, 1992
7:00 P.M.
Members in Attendance: Craig Twinem, Jeff Shopek, Bonnie Hackner, Mary McKee,
Joy Tierney, Council Liaison, and Dan Faulkner (Staff).
Members Absent: Val Scheglowski, LuAnn Yattaw, and Eric Blank (Staff/Ex-
officio)
Guests: John Barten, Water Quality Manger, Hennepin County Parks Department
and Dave Mellen, Chairman of Mooney Lake Homeowner's Association.
Item No. II of the agenda, i.e., update on Parkers Lake Management Plan Study
was discussed first. The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Committee
received the request for funding the Parkers Lake Management Study from Marsha
Videen of the East Parkers Lake Improvement Association, which received
support of Fred Moore as the City of Plymouth's representative. The committee
received the request and will consider it as part of their budget request for
1993.
Next, Mary McKee gave a report on her attendance at the annual meeting of the
Gleason Lake Homeowner's Improvement Association held in the Parkers Lake
pavilion on November 19. She extended an open invitation to anyone that would
be interested in attending our future water quality meetings. She also
mentioned that the Chairman of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed, who was in
attendance, supports the City's water quality efforts.
Item No. I of the agenda was opened for discussion by Chairman Shopek. He
suggested that our Committee's goal should be to prepare for spring and focus
on water quality educational efforts. Such educational items as flyers to be
mailed with water bills, inserts in the Plymouth Newsletter, and bags hung on
residents' doors or mailboxes would be some potential means of educating the
public. It was mentioned that our committee has no operating budget and
authority for purchasing any material would need to be obtained from the City
Council. Mary McKee handed out a six item listing of fertilizer ideas. She
suggested that the Committee strive to get an article in the Plymouth
Newsletter each month. Dan Faulkner indicated that this would need to be
prioritized by Helen LaFave, who is the City's Community Coordinator, and
receives several requests from several committees. It was advised that the
City Council be requested to provide priority for our water quality items.
It was the consensus of the Committee that our focus should be first on the
"big picture" concerning water quality with a later emphasis on fertilizer
usage. There was considerable discussion on how to disseminate information
and in what manner as well as who could we obtain volunteer assistance from.
It was also suggested that we should investigate the possibility of having
someone mix a special no phosphorus type fertilizer which could be sold and
distributed locally.
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It was suggested and agreed to by consensus that the flyer from the University
of Wisconsin Extension in cooperation with the Wisconsin DNR entitled "Storm
Sewers - The Rivers Beneath Our Feet" be reproduced and distributed to the
Plymouth citizenry. Jeff Shopek indicated he would check with the Wisconsin
DNR regarding using this article and reprinting it for public distribution.
In addition, Craig Twinem mentioned that he would contact Ken Ashfeld with the
City of Maple Grove to see what their water quality efforts have produced
recently. Mary McKee also volunteered to prepare a draft news article
explaining what our Committee has done over the past year and what its goals
are. This would be submitted to the Committee Chairman for review and
forwarded to Helen LaFave with the City for inclusion in the January Plymouth
Newsletter. It was further agreed to ask the City Council's support for
funding the printing of the storm sewer article from the Wisconsin DNR and put
this in as an insert into the February issue of the Plymouth Newsletter. An
article in the March Plymouth Newsletter on fertilizer composition and
application would also be requested followed by another flyer insert in April
on soil sampling. It was suggested that the Boy Scouts could assist in
actually obtaining soil samples randomly throughout the City. John Barten
indicated that a good cross section of the City would be necessary in order to
convince the public about the proper use of fertilizer.
The following members volunteered to write draft articles for the Plymouth
Newsletter: Mary McKee - January; Craig Twinem - February, which would cover
the big picture of water quality; Jeff Shopek for March on fertilizer
composition and application; and for assistance with the April efforts Mary
McKee agreed to contact the office of the Girl Scouts and Jeff Shopek agreed
to contact the Boy Scout office regarding the obtaining of soil samples.
The meeting ended at approximately 8:30 p.m.
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NATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
A6ENDA
FOR
JANUARY 5, 1993
7:00 P•M•
Item I Discussion of the City Council's directive to prepare an overall
educational program for 1993 as a condition of funding the printing
and distribution of the Wisconsin DNR article "Storm Sewers - The
River Beneath Our Feet".
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CHAMBER
CHAMBER O F COMMERCE
December 28, 1992•
Mayor Kim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Kim,
M- ` X
Please join us on Thursday, January 21, 1993 at 4:00 p.m.
at the TwinWest Chamber offices for a Newly Elected
Officials Reception. You will be recognized as a newly
elected or appointed official from the TwinWest market
area at this reception. We expect over fifty individuals
from the public and private sector to be in attendance.
Officials representing the county, cities, school
districts, state legislature and other appointed
positions are expected to attend. The event starts at
4:00 p.m. and a brief program will be held at 4:45 p.m.
The reception will conclude at approximately 5:30 p.m.
The TwinWest Chamber wants to provide this opportunity
for newly elected officials to get to know other
individuals from neighboring cities, legislative
districts, or communities. We sincerely hope that you
will be able to attend.
In order to make the appropriate accommodations, we ask
you to R.S.V.P. by calling Michelle at 540-0234 no later
than Friday, January 8, 1993.
Thank you.
Sin ely,
La ry S. Dowell
President
LSD:mg
E. Dennis rbock
Chair
Business & Estate Advisers
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Join Us For January Coffee Breaks
Coffee Breaks provide an excellent opportunity for Chamber
members to informally meet each other and get an inside look at
the offices and facilities of our different members' businesses.
All Coffee Breaks run from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. with coffee and rolls
provided by the host. No admission fee or reservation is neces-
sary. Please feel free to attend any or all of the Coffee Breaks.
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CRYSTAL/NEW HOPE — Tuesday, January 5
J.R. Peaches, 3501 Vera Cruz Avenue North (1/2 block from the corner
of Hwy. 100 & 36th Ave. No. on the west frontage road)
Casual, distinctive family dining.
ST. LOUIS PARK . --- Wednesday, January 6
Northwest Racquet, Swim & Health Clubs, 5525 Cedar Lake Road
(Located at the corner of Cedar Lake Road and Park Place Blvd.,
formerly Vernon Ave.)
Come prepared to work out! Tennis, racquetball ...... we will be testing Body
Fat and Blood Pressure. Also receive a FREE $10.00 Guest Pass to our Clubs.
GOLDEN VALLEY — Tuesday, January 12
jJ's Clubhouse, 6400 Wayzata Boulevard (Located on the north frontage
road of I-394 between Louisiana and Xenia Ave.)
JJ's Clubhouse -- The NEW meeting spot on 394 for food and drink.
PLYMOUTH — Tuesday, January 19
Cady Communications, Inc., 3200 Harbor Lane (Hwy. 55 to Fernbrook
Lane (one block west of 494); North on Fernbrook Lane, one block to
Harbor Lane. Left on Harbor Lane; it is the last single story office
building on your right hand side)
We sell and service business telephone systems.
MINNETONKA — Wednesday, January 20
Fidelity Bank - Minnetonka Office, 12800 Whitewater Drive (Hwy. 494
to Crosstown 62; one block east to Clearwater Drive; one block north
to Whitewater Drive)
Fidelity Bank is a full service commercial bank serving the needs of small
businesses in our community.
WAYZATA --- Tuesday, January 26
North Shore Insurancenter,1055 East Wayzata Boulevard, 1st National
Bank Building (Corner of Highway 101 and Wayzata Boulevard)
A professional independent agency with personal service, offering a complete
line of insurance programs.
HOPKINS — Thursday, January 28
U S WEST Cellular, 929 South Second Street (Hwy. 169 to Excelsior, go
west 4 blocks; we're located in the AutoMall)
Making the most of your time!
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CMllNICIPAL
LFGISI.ATNE
COMMISSION
MEMO
TO: MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: BOB RENNER, JR.
RE: HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
10/21/92 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
DATE: DECEMBER 30, 1992
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1500 Northland Plaza
3800 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Telephone (612) 893-6650
Facsimile (612) 893-6755
Please find enclosed a list of new House Committee Assignments. Note that out of 28 Tax
Committee members, 10 including the chair represent the suburbs, 6 represent Minneapolis,
St. Paul and Duluth, and the remaining 12 represent the rural areas.
Also enclosed are the Minutes from the October 21st Board of Directors meeting.
The next Board of Directors meeting will be Wednesday, January 20th, 4:00 p.m. to
5:30 p.m., at the Decathlon Athletic Club. The MLC Annual Legislative Dinner will
follow the Board of Directors meeting.
Dinner invitations will be going out next week to legislators, councilmembers, mayors and
city managers.
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FORTY-SECOND MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Thursday, December 17, 1992
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Shoreview Community Center
4600 North Victoria
Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
MINUTES
The Forty-second MLC Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Mike McGuire,
Vice -Chair.
Members present: Mark Bernhardson, Bloomington; Greg Konat, Burnsville; Mayor Duane
Zaun, Lakeville; Councilmember Joe Zappa and Mike McGuire, Maplewood; Jim Miller,
Minnetonka; Frank Boyles, Plymouth; Councilmember Ben Withhart and Dwight Johnson,
Shoreview; Mayor Harry Mares and Mark Sather, White Bear Lake; and Barry Johnson,
Woodbury. A quorum was present.
Also present: Les Anderson, Burnsville; Eugene Van Overbeke, Eagan; Sharon Legg, White
Bear Lake; Bob Renner, Jr., and Liz Fine, Messerli & Kramer.
Members absent: Mayor Neil Peterson, Bloomington; Mayor Daniel McElroy, Burnsville;
Mayor Tom Egan and Tom Hedges, Eagan; Mayor Doug Tenpas and Carl Jullie, Eden
Prairie; Mayor Frederick Richards and Ken Rosland, Edina; Bob Erickson, Lakeville; Mayor
Timothy Bergstedt, Minnetonka; Mayor Kim Bergman, Plymouth; Mayor Vernon Johnson and
Steve Sarkozy, Roseville; Mayor Ken Mahle, Woodbury.
A motion was made by Councilmember Zappa and seconded by Councilmember Withhart to
approve the Minutes from the October 21, 1992 Board of Directors meeting.
The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Zappa and seconded by Councilmember Withhart to
approve the Treasurer's report.
The motion passed.
The revised 1993 MLC Legislative Program was discussed. Mike McGuire made a motion
that the 1993 MLC Legislative Program be adopted with a better explanation for fiscal
disparities. Mayor Zaun seconded the motion. The motion passed. 1,92
c�M DEC 3
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4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Shoreview Community Center
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The Forty-second MLC Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Mike McGuire,
Vice -Chair.
Members present: Mark Bernhardson, Bloomington; Greg Konat, Burnsville; Mayor Duane
Zaun, Lakeville; Councilmember Joe Zappa and Mike McGuire, Maplewood; Jim Miller,
Minnetonka; Frank Boyles, Plymouth; Councilmember Ben Withhart and Dwight Johnson,
Shoreview; Mayor Harry Mares and Mark Sather, White Bear Lake; and Barry Johnson,
Woodbury. A quorum was present.
Also present: Les Anderson, Burnsville; Eugene Van Overbeke, Eagan; Sharon Legg, White
Bear Lake; Bob Renner, Jr., and Liz Fine, Messerli & Kramer.
Members absent: Mayor Neil Peterson, Bloomington; Mayor Daniel McElroy, Burnsville;
Mayor Tom Egan and Tom Hedges, Eagan; Mayor Doug Tenpas and Carl Jullie, Eden
Prairie; Mayor Frederick Richards and Ken Rosland, Edina; Bob Erickson, Lakeville; Mayor
Timothy Bergstedt, Minnetonka; Mayor Kim Bergman, Plymouth; Mayor Vernon Johnson and
Steve Sarkozy, Roseville; Mayor Ken Mahle, Woodbury.
A motion was made by Councilmember Zappa and seconded by Councilmember Withhart to
approve the Minutes from the October 21, 1992 Board of Directors meeting.
The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Zappa and seconded by Councilmember Withhart to
approve the Treasurer's report.
The motion passed.
The revised 1993 MLC Legislative Program was discussed. Mike McGuire made a motion
that the 1993 MLC Legislative Program be adopted with a better explanation for fiscal
disparities. Mayor Zaun seconded the motion. The motion passed. 1,92
c�M DEC 3
Member Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville,
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Woodbury
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There was discussion on whether the MLC should adopt/modify/reject the League of
Minnesota cities new LGA Formula. Also discussed was whether the MLC should take a
position on whether HACA should be considered as part of any future allocation of any future
allocation of a surplus or deficit in the Local Government Trust Fund. Bob Renner reported
that the AMM, Greater Minnesota Range Cities, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth had
adopted policies in support of the new LGA Formula. Mark Bernhardson made a motion that
the MLC remain neutral on the new LGA Formula and support the current law which
permits only LGA to be part of an allocation of any future deficit or surplus in the Local
Government Trust Fund. Jim Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed.
There was discussion on two legislative drafts that were proposed regarding a Constitutional
Amendment to Dedicate the Local Government Trust Fund. The first draft (Draft A) would
simply dedicate 2g of the sales tax to the Local Government Trust Fund and would be silent
on how those dedicated revenues are spent. The second proposal (Draft B) would dedicate
29 of the sales tax to the Local Government Trust Fund and include additional constitutional
language which would state that 4010 of the proceeds shall be distributed to cities through
a program designed to compensate for differences in revenue need and differences in property
wealth. Councilmember Withhart made the motion that the MLC support a Constitutional
Amendment to Dedicate the Local Government Trust Fund as proposed in Draft A. Gene
Van Overbeke and other members spoke against this motion. The motion failed. Barry
Johnson moved that the MLC oppose Draft B which would dedicate a portion of the Local
Government Trust Fund to cities through a program designed to compensate for differences
in revenue need and differences in property wealth and remain neutral on Draft A. Jim
Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Bob Renner discussed the Minnesota Taxpayers Association Property Tax Proposal. Renner
also handed out a League of Minnesota Cities Analysis of Minnesota Taxpayers Association
Proposal and a Statewide Property Tax Levy Comparison 1992 vs. 1993 for informational
purposes. -
Bob Renner mentioned he had been asked to see if the MLC was interested in contributing
to the Minnesota Transportation Coalition Legislative Reception on January 6, 1993.
Councilmember Zappa moved that the MLC not make a contribution. Mayor Zaun seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
The next Board of Directors meeting will be at the Decathlon Athletic Club, 7800 Cedar
Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota, on Wednesday, January 20, 1993, from 4:00 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. The Operating Committee will not meet separately. The MLC Annual Legislative
Dinner will follow the Board of Directors Meeting.
A motion was made by Mike McGuire to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and
passed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Board members stayed for a social hour and
hors d'oeuvres.
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December 24, 1992
Mr. Frank Boyles
Acting City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Frank:
I enjoyed talking with you today about Minnesota 2000, and want to formally
invite you, the City Council, Administration, and other interested citizens to come to
our kick-off meeting for District 279 on January 7th at Park Center High School from
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The address for Park Center is 7300 Brooklyn Boulevard.
I have attached a little background information about Minnesota 2000 to this
letter, and also presented below is the text of a flyer that will go home with
elementary students. Thank you for your help.
Text of flyer.-
Parents
flyer.Parents and other members of the community in the school district are
organizing a local planning group for Minnesota 2000. Minnesota 2000 is a statewide
program to help individual communities focus on their educational needs.
Minnesota has a tradition of educational excellence, but given the competitive
world in which our children will live and work, our educational system will not be
adequate to meet the requirements of our children's future unless changes begin
now. This change requires involvement by all of us - it can't be left to educators
alone. Every community member has a responsibility to improve the learning of
students.
A meeting will be held on January 7 at Park Center High School in Brooklyn
Park. Everyone in the community interested in helping to improve education is
invited and encouraged to attend and participate. The meeting will last from 7:00 pm
to 9:00 pm.
Following a kick-off presentation by Joe Nathan, Director of the Initiative for
School Reform at the U of M's Humphrey Institute, small groups will discuss the six
National Education goals (detailed below), and develop an action plan to continue the
process. For more information, contact John Wright at ..,783-2642, or John Herron at
566-2573.
Sincerely,
John Herron
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The -National Education Goals
By the - year 2000:
1. All children in America will start school ready to learn.
2. The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent.
3. American students will leave grades four, eight, and twelve having
demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter including
English, mathematics, science, history, and geography; and every
school in America will ensure that all students learn to use their
minds well, so that they may be prepared for responsible citizenship,
further learning, and productive employment in our modern
economy.
4. U.S. students will be first in the world in science and mathematics
achievement.
5. Every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge
and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the
rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
6. Every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will
offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning.
AMERICA 2000 Education Strategy
Track I
For today's students: better and more accountable schools.
Track II
For tomorrow's students: a new generation of American schools.
Track III
For the rest of us (yesterday's students/today's work force): a nation of
students.
Track IV
Communities where learning can happen.
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FACT SHEET
Questions and Answers about
MINNESOTA 2000.
WHAT IS MINNESOTA 2000?
MINNESOTA 2000 is a process to help individual communities focus on their own educational
needs. Through this statewide program, citizens will have the opportunity to discuss, describe and
pose solutions to the challenges which face the education system in their own communities. The
main focus of MINNESOTA 2000 is to encourage communities to establish their own education
goals and strategies for achieving them.
WHY MINNESOTA 2000?
Given the competitive world in which our children will live and work, Minnesota's education
system will not be adequate to meet the requirements of our children's future unless changes begin
now. Students of the 1990s must know substantially more than their parents did to succeed. But our
schools aren't equipped to meet the mounting needs of today's students. A successful prescription
for change must include two components: Developing strategies for delivering essential social
services to students in cooperation with schools and strengthening both the content and the vigor of
the academic program. Minnesota has a tradition of educational excellence, and we are fortunate to
have teachers who are among the most qualified and innovative in the nation. But such change
requires involvement by all of us — it cannot be left to educators alone. Every community member
has a responsibility to improve the learning of students. And the driving force for change must
come from within every community.
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF MINNESOTA 2000?
MINNESOTA 2000 was initiated by Governor Ame Carlson in September 1991. The
MINNESOTA 2000 initiative was announced soon after President Bush unveiled AMERICA 2000,
his strategy for achieving excellence in national education during the next decade.
WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF MINNESOTA 2000?
Using the goals of President Bush's plan as a foundation, the NEDWESOTA 2000 goals have been
adopted to reflect our state's unique needs and capabilities. MINNESOTA 2000 encourages
participants to consider the following challenges in their community's education system:
- School and learning readiness.
- High school graduation.
- Mastery of academic and complex thinking skills.
- Science and math achievement.
- Literacy and responsible citizenship.
- Drug- and violence -free schools.
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IS MINNESOTA 2000 A RIGID PLAN THAT ALL COMMUNITIES MUST FOLLOW?
No. MINNESOTA 2000 is not a state -dictated education reform program: No single blueprint
for education reform fits every school and community in Minnesota. To succeed, MINNESOTA
2000 must be based in local needs and on local initiatives. The MINNESOTA 2000 initiative
will be effective only when involved citizens create programs or tailor reform efforts to the
needs and circumstances of individual schools and their communities.
HOW MANY COMMUNITIES ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMUNITY
MEETINGS?
To date, 125 communities throughout the state are participating. Other communities will be
added throughout the year.
WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN THESE MEETINGS?
Anyone and everyone interested in improving education in their community. Additional
community meetings will be planned during the summer.
WHAT WILL COMMUNITY MEMBERS DO AT THESE MEETINGS?
Each community will discuss how the education opportunities in their community stack up
against the national and state education goals. They will then adopt an education goal or goals
for the community (which may or may not be one of the national or state goals outlined above),
develop an action plan for reaching these goals, and develop a way to measure progress against
these goals.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE COMMUNITY MEETINGS ARE OVER?
Throughout the next two years, communities will be encouraged to develop creative ways to
implement the action plans discussed at their local meetings. Late this summer, each community
will submit a community action plan to Governor Carlson. The reports will be used to help link
communities with similar goals.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Contact your local community organizer, or the MINNESOTA 2000 Hotline at 612-296-2822.
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1993 PLYMOUTH
TOWN MEETING AGENDA
WARD 4
1. DEVELOPMENT CLIMATE/CITY SERVICES (10 min.)
A. Development Trends and Approved Projects - Chuck Dillerud (550-5059)
B. 1993 City Service Revisions - Frank Boyles (550-5013)
2. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (10 min.)
A. Streets, Sanitary Sewer and Water - Fred Moore (550-5080)
B. Public Buildings - Dale Hahn (550-5101)
C. Parks/Trails - Eric Blank (550-5131)
3. PUBLIC SAFETY (10 min.)
A. Police/Fire Report - Craig Gerdes (550-5161) :
B. Neighborhood Watch Program - Craig Gerdes (550-5161)
C. Animal Control - Craig Gerdes (550-5161)
4. OTHER ITEMS (10 min.)
A. Communication Efforts - Frank Boyles (550-5013)
B. City Charter - Frank Boyles (550-5013)
C. Water Sprinkling Restrictions - Fred Moore (550-5080)
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 11, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Fred G..Moore; irector of Public Works
SUBJECT: THE GYM
2855 GLACIER LANE
As you are aware, the building containing the business operated by Jim
Younger, The Gym, has encountered flooding on several occasions since
its construction in 1986. Before 1991 this only occurred on one
occasion during what was referred to as the "The Storm of the Century."
During 1991 and 1992 (above average rainfall) there were either three or
four occasions where storm water either entered the building or Mr.
Younger sandbagged the entry way in order to protect the lower level.
Attached is a drawing showing the location of this property. It is
located almost at the upstream end of a very large and complex storm
sewer system which drains the industrial area southerly of Highway 55 to
Parkers Lake. Generally, the east/west limits of the area are I-494 and
Niagara Lane.
A majority of the storm sewer system in this area was constructed
.previous to 1977 when the area immediately surrounding the gym was
approved for development. In reviewing the information contained within
the files, it was known that the storm sewer system only had the
capacity to handle a four year storm.
Most of our storm sewer systems are designed for a five year storm.
This means that on very frequent occasions a small amount of water ponds
within the street before the storm sewers are adequate to carry it away.
On less frequent occasions the ponding of the water results in a greater
depth within the streets and it is conveyed away by surface overflow
drainage routes. At the end of the 28th Place cul-de-sac the water
would be over five to six feet deep before it would be conveyed by any
surface overflow route.
The buildings within this area, with the exception of The Gym, are built
at an elevation where there has never been a flooding problem. The Gym
is the only building that has a floor below ground level. This building
is a two story building with the lower level approximately four feet
below ground elevation. In order to comply with building code
requirements there is a handicap ramp and also steps on the outside of
the building leading to the lower level.
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SUBJECT: THE GYM
December 11, 1992
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The entire situation has been reviewed with the City Attorney's office.
It was their opinion that the City had only a minor exposure to
liability since the storm sewer system was in existence before
development of this area and the construction of the building.
In order to avoid a law suit, staff discussions with Jim Younger have
proposed that the City contribute towards a portion of the expense to
protect the building from flooding. Even if the building is protected
from flooding there would be storm water on the parking lot for a very
limited period of time. In exchange for the City's participation in
modifying the building, Jim Younger would grant the City necessary
easements over the parking lot for the ponded water.
To my knowledge, this matter has not been directly discussed with the
City Council, although Mayor Bergman has met with Jim Younger and staff
on one or two occasions.
You and I presented the City's building modification proposal to Mr.
Younger at a meeting the latter part of October. Mr. Younger was going
to discuss this with other owners of the building and then get back with
us and see if we could mutually resolve an acceptable solution which you
and I could recommend to the City Council. To my knowledge, we have not
heard from Jim Younger although he did contact Mayor Bergman last week.
I am requesting your direction on how to proceed with this matter.
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ROBERT L. CROSBY
LEONARD M. ADDINGTON
ROBERT R. BARTH
N.\YALTER GRAPY
ALLEN D. BARNARD
RICHARD A. PETERSON
ROBERT J. CHRISTIANSON,a1R
FRANK J. IVALz
FRANK VOGL
MARINUS W. VAN PL-TTEN, JR.
DAVID B. MoRsE
JOHN A.BL'RTON,a1R.
JAMES C. DIRACLES
ROBERT L.MELLER,JR.
SCOTT D. ELLER
BEST & FLANAGAN
ATTORNEYS AT LA,%r
CHARLES C.BEROVIST
GEORGE O. 1XDCKE
E.JOSEPH I.AFAYE
GREGORY D.SOVLE
CATHY E. GORLIN
PATRICK B. HENNF.S5Y
Tmoniv A. SuLLIvAN
TAxKY L.PUST
BRIAN F. RICE
TRACY J. VAN CTEENBURGII
DAVID J. ZUBKE
STEVEN R.KRUGER
JAMES P. MICHELS
PAUL E.KAMINSKI
3500 IDS CE -,TER
80 SOUTH 8TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS DI_ 55402-'_'113
TELEPHONE (612 339 - 71-221.
TELECOPIER 1612 31111-5897
December 28, 1992
Ms. Gretchen S. Schellhas
Rode, Lucas & Schellhas
Attorneys at Law
508 Edinborough Corporate Center
3300 Edinborough Way
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435
Ms. Perrie N. Heitler
Attorney at Law
Suite 165
2345 Rice Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
DANIEL R AC. NELSON
CINDY J. LARSON
JOHN P. BOYLE
ROSS C. FORMELL
CARYN SCHERB GLOVER
SARAH S. GODFREY
MARY E.SREAREN
CATHERINE J. COURTNEY
KEITH J. NELSEN
TRACY F. KOCHENDORFEH
JEANNICE M. REDING
SARAH CRIPPEN MADISON
ROBERT D. MAHER
DAVID H.JOHNSON
WILLIAM J. MORRIS
RE: City of Plymouth vs. Marcus Corp., et al.
Dear Counsel:
OF C,OUNSY.L
JOHN R. CARROLL
JAMES D. OL&ON
ROBERT M. SNARE
ARCHIBALD SPENCER
CHARLES S. BELLOws
WARD B. LEWIS
JAMES I. BEST
1902.1990
ROBERT J. FLANAGAN
t5%-1974
This letter will confirm the substance of the settlement
agreement tentatively reached this morning during the pretrial
conference before Judge Posten. Please advise me immediately if I
have misunderstood or misstated the terms of the agreement in any
respect.
Mr. Senn will, as soon as possible, pay the City of Plymouth
the amount of $13,300.00, at which time the City will provide Mr.
Senn with a release. Mr. Oliver and Mr. Rooney have agreed to pay
the City the sum.of $5,000.00 in equal installments over the next
twenty-four months, on or before the fifteenth of each month,
beginning on January 15, 1993. Mr. Klass and Mr. Carlson will
each personally guarantee these payments.
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You have agreed to notify me when you confirm that Mr. Klass
has transferred the additional money into the escrow account, so
that the initial payment to the City can be made promptly.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Ms. Tracy Van Steenburgh
Sincerely,
Caryn S. Glover _•
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December 30, 1992
Thomas Brozic
Executive Vice President
Thies & Talle Management, Inc.
Real Estate Management
724 First Bank Place
Duluth, MN 55802
SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH PONDS FALSE ALARMS
Dear Mr. Brozic:
I appreciated the opportunity to meet you, Scott, and Kari. I believe that our discussion was
fruitful. I hope that you now have a better understanding for our rationale for charging for
fire alarms than you may have before.
We discussed a number of steps you may wish to take to reduce fire alarm costs. Steps to
consider include:
Contact managers or owners of other Plymouth area apartments to determine their
experience with fire alarm companies and steps they have taken with their tenants which
have proved to be effective in reducing false fire alarms.
2. Talk with Trans Alarm, your current fire alarm vendor. Indicate that over the last twelve
months, four of the six false alarms you have had were due to "unexplained causes." Tell
them this fact may suggest inadequate maintenance and that one of your criteria for
renewing their contract is their effectiveness in eliminating false alarms of this nature. We
also suggest that you request service/repair reports and semiannual maintenance reports
from Trans Alarm so you are aware of the work they conduct in exchange for the money
you pay. You may also want to suggest that they conduct all fire alarm maintenance visits
for your complex the same day for all buildings so that your maintenance personnel can
accompany them to become better educated on the subject and ensure that the work takes
place to your satisfaction.
3. You will be using your newsletter to educate leasees about what to do to reduce false fire
alarms, what to do in case of fire, and other relevant information. You suggested that you
include this information in your leasee orientation packet, post it at appropriate entrances
and include it in your new tenant orientation material.
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4. We can arrange to have someone visit your tenants at an annual gathering to talk with them
about fire safety and personal safety.
5. Feel free to contact Stan Scofield (550-5123) as a technical resource if you have questions
on this subject.
6. Investigate the possibility of reducing your telephone line costs. Other management
companies or building owners may have experimented with such efforts and found lower
cost alternatives. Keep in mind that requirements of the U.L. 71 Certificate that is in
effect on each of your alarm systems must be maintained regardless of the alternative you
choose.
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. As I indicated, you are
welcome to attend the City Council's January 4 meeting to provide your input on the Fire
Alarm Task Force recommendations which I provided you at our meeting. I believe that the
Council will schedule a public information meeting ' to provide additional opportunities for
public input prior to considering an ordinance amendment. Feel free to call me at 550-5013 if
you have any questions
Sincerely,
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Manager
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Chuck Dillerud, Director of Planning & Community Development
Stan Scofield, Fire Inspector
Richard Kline, Fire Chief
Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director
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Patricia Papenfuss
12020 - 53rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
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LARCH HEIGHTS LAGOON
Dear Ms. Papenfuss:
At Mayor Bergman's request, I telephoned you to discuss the Larch Heights Lagoon project.
At that time I indicated that I did not have a status report for you.
Subsequently, I have discussed this issue with Fred Moore. Fred apologizes for not
responding back to you. Apparently, he misplaced the note which was to have reminded him
to call you.
In order to get the project underway, I asked Fred to put together a specific timeline for
project completion. Attached is a memorandum dated December 29. The memorandum sets
forth a timeline for completion of the project by this July 1, 1993. We would have liked to
initiate the project sooner, but the press of business in 1992 made this impossible.
Now that we have a timeline in place, it is our responsibility to conform with it. Fred Moore
assures me that we will unless weather conditions are extraordinary during the coming spring
and summer months. If you have any questions about the project, please let me know by
calling 550-5013. I would appreciate it if you would share a copy of Fred's December 29
memorandum with your neighbors so that they, too, can be aware of the project's timeline.
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Fred Moore, Public Works Director
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CITY OF -.,PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 29, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: STORM SEWER OUTLET STRUCTURE
53RD AVENUE AND LARCH HEIGHTS LAGOON
CITY PROJECT NO. 220
On August 17, 1992 the City Council authorized the construction of an
outlet structure on the existing storm sewer pipes under 53rd Avenue
into the Larch Heights Lagoon. The consulting engineer for the project
is Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. The consultant
received soil boring information from the soils consultant in mid
September and they completed their design drawings on October 20.
Because of priorities in the Engineering Division, the Engineering staff
did not complete their final review of the design plans until last week.
The Engineering staff had to spend a majority of their time in November
on work required to finalize 1992 construction projects and complete
assessment rolls and their certification to Hennepin County before
November 30. We were looking at the outlet structure project as a
winter/spring 1993 project.
I have met with the consultant and we have established the following
schedule for the project:
January 25: Submit final plans to City Council for review,
approval, and advertisement for bids.
February 11: Receive bids for construction of structure.
February 22: Award contract
March: Begin construction
July 1: All construction and surface restoration
complete.
The contractor's schedule after a contract is awarded by the City
Council will largely depend upon weather; conditions (snow melt and cold
weather).
Please let me know if there are any additional questions.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 9. 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Dennis Zylla, Ed Albro, Scott
Syverson, Roger Scherer (arrived at 7:50), and Barb
Stimson (arrived at 9:00)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg and Commissioner Mike
. Wigley
STAFF PRESENT: Director Chuck Dillerud, City Engineer Dan
Faulkner, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson
Acting Chairman Zylla requested that the minutes state that the Commission did not
have a quorum until 7:50 p.m. The introduction and staff report review of the Graham
Land Company was started before there was a quorum.
GRAHAM LAND COMPANY (92090)
Acting Chairman Zylla suggested that both Items 4A. and 4B. be discussed at the same
time and introduced the request by Graham Land Company for a Preliminary Plat for 3
lots in the FRD District and Variances for property located northwest of the
intersection of 42nd Avenue North and Cottonwood Lane; and; the second request by
Graham Land Company for a Residential Planned Unit Development Concept Plan/
Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit; Rezoning from FRD to R-lA of a
10.86 acre site for a 24 lot single family residential development; and, a Variance for
the minimum size of a PUD.
Director Dillerud reviewed the November 23, 1992 staff report.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Mike Gair, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Gair stated that Mr. Graham met with the neighbors on July 16, 1992, to discuss
this project.
Mr. Gair discussed the project in relation to storm water drainage and tree inventory;
and the reduced setbacks requested, stating that the requested setbacks are to preserve
the natural resources on the site.
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Acting Chairman Zylla asked Mr. Gair to explain the north plat street connection from
Old Rockford Road. He said the spacing of the intersections to Old Rockford Road did
not look adequate. He asked why the PUD Ordinance was applied to this request, and
whether it was used to just to gain more density on the site.
Mr. Gair responded that underlying guiding is LA -1, and conventional R-lA lots would
be larger than those than those on the adjoining property.. He said their goal is to
create a more homogeneous neighborhood.
Mr. Gair stated that the proposed lots for this site are 90 and 100 foot wide lots. He
said that the easterly development, with the exception of the 1st lot to the east are
below. 90 feet.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked why the reduction in the side yard setbacks to 6 feet and
10 feet was requested.
Mr. Gair responded that they want the flexibility to build wider homes, possibly the
expansive rambler type with triple garages.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked why Lots 1, 2, and 3 are so much larger than 18,500
feet, and why these 3 large lots were created rather than splitting the wetland area more
evenly with the lots to the south.
Mr. Gair responded that he wasn't sure about the larger lots, and the wetland area
could be split as suggested.
Commissioner Albro asked what natural features would be preserved if Lots 10, 11,
and 12, Block 2 were removed.
Mr. Gair stated that a single frontage road would result on 42nd Avenue North.
Eliminating these 3 lots would increase the public improvements cost of the homes
placed only on one side of the roadway. He said that any wetlands disturbed would be
replaced according to the requirements of the Wetlands Conservation Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Commissioner Albro to approve the
Planning Commission Minutes of November 25, 1992.
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Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. V
MOTION by Acting Chairman Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Syverson to move
Item 5A. for Plymouth Partners II to the Consent Agenda, and to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Zylla opened the Public Hearing for both items regarding Graham Land
Company at 7:50 p.m.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Bob Carlson of 4215 Cottonwood Lane North.
Mr. Carlson stated that he lives by the pond on the site and he would like to see the
pond preserved. He said he was concerned that the runoff from the pond, if disturbed,
would create problems for his property. He said he would like to see a bike path
somewhere on the proposed development.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Wayne Peterson of 4225 Cottonwood Lane
North.
Mr. Peterson stated that he had nothing to say at this time.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Steve Hanson of 4245 Cottonwood Lane North.
Mr. Hanson stated that he is concerned with the density that is higher using the PUD
concept, and the compatibility of this proposed development with the existing
neighborhood. He said that the proposed homes will be slightly larger and closer
together than those in the surrounding neighborhood. He said he is also concerned with
the runoff from the pond begin affected to reduce the pond water level.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Steve Ganz of 11400-42 Avenue North.
Mr. Ganz stated that the larger lots will accommodate more expensive homes and this
will enhance the neighborhood.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked City Engineer Faulkner to discuss the pond area and any
problems that could result from this development.
City Engineer Faulkner stated he did anticipate any changes or problems with the pond.
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Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Brian Johnson from McCombs Frank Roos,
project engineers.
Mr. Johnson stated that the drainage system will be rerouted but that the outflow would
remain the same.
Director Dillerud explained that a bike path would be possible on the site but it would
have to be a private amenity done by the developer. He explained the existing trail
system off Zachary Lane North. He said that the City does not normally do public
sidewalks.
Acting Chairman Zylla closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Commissioner Albro to recommend
approval of the request by Graham Land Company for a Preliminary Plat for 3 lots in
the FRD District and Variances for lot size under 20 acres, for property located
northwest of the intersection of 42nd Avenue North and Cottonwood Lane North,
subject to all conditions listed in the November 23, 1992 staff report..
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Acting Chairman Zylla stated that he is concerned with the negative bonus points for
this project. He said that the compatibility statement is valid, but he did not like the
increased density by use of the PUD .to maximize density. He said the reduced side
yard setbacks are a concern , and, he cannot support a total of 24 units in this
development. He said that the 11 acres at 2 units per acre would allow 22 units in the
LA -1 District.
MOTION by Acting Chairman Zylla to deny the request by Graham Land Company for
a RPUD Concept Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit; and
Rezoning from FRD to R -1A of a 10.86 acre sit for a 24 lot single family residential
development; and, a Variance for the minimum size of a PUD, located northwest of the
intersection of 42nd Avenue North and Cottonwood Lane North, stating that the
developer should resubmit the request with a density no greater than 2.0 per acres and
side yard setbacks of at lease 10 feet on both sides. He said this would create a loss of
2 lots, but would create wider lots giving more width for the side yards
Director Dillerud asked if the motion could be made in a way so that the petitioner
could modify the Concept Plan, and keep the process going.
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Mr. Gair stated that Mr. Graham would agree to 22 lots and the 10 and 10 side yard
setbacks.
Acting Chairman Zylla withdrew his motion.
MOTION by Acting Chairman Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Scherer to
recommend approval of the request by Graham Land Company for a PUD Concept
Plan, subject to the conditions listed in the November 23, 1992 staff report.
MOTION to Amend by Acting Chairman Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Scherer to
amend Condition No.' 3 to a maximum of 22 dwelling units, and 2.00 units per net
acre.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
MOTION by Acting Chairman Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Albro to recommend
approval of the RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit; Rezoning
from FRD to R -IA; Setting Conditions to be Met Prior to Rezoning; and, a Variance,
for Graham Land Company, subject to all conditions listed in the November 23, 1992
staff report.
MOTION to Amend by Acting Chairman Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Albro to
amend Condition No. 10.a.. requiring that side setbacks be 10 feet minimum.
Mr. Graham stated that he would eliminate 2 lots on Block 1 of the plan.
Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
MOTION to Amend by Action Chairman Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Albro to
recommend the removal of 2 lots in Block 1 of the plan making the total number of
building sites 22.
Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
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BENSON-ORTH ASSOCIATES, INC. (92092)
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced the request by Benson -Orth Associates, Inc. for a
Conditional Use Permit for the outside storage of boats and semi -trailers at 14910 -28th
Avenue North.
Director Dillerud reviewed the October 27, 1992
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Ken Benson, the petitioner.
Mr. Benson stated that he had cleaned up the pallet storage area..
Acting Chairman Zylla asked if the trailers spotted at the truck dock require a
Conditional Use Permit.
Director Dillerud stated that not in the normal course of business but that this request is
to have a trailer spotted on the site permanently for storage of supplies for the firm.
Mr. Benson stated that the trailer and the boats do get moved from time to time.
Acting Chairman Zylla opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Jim Steen of Motion Controls, Inc., the owner
of the semi -trailer on the site.
Mr. Steen stated that Motion Control has one trailer on the site used for storage, which
does not get moved.
Acting Chairman Zylla stated that the semi -trailer is visible from surrounding property.
Acting Chairman Zylla closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Scherer stated that the petitioner should find some other storage area.
He said that trucks should be there for loading and unloading only.
MOTION by Commissioner Albro, seconded by Commissioner Syverson to
recommend denial of the request by Benson -Orth Associates, Inc. for a Conditional Use
Permit for the outside storage of boats and semi -trailers at 14910 -28th Avenue North.
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Commissioner Albro stated that he could not approve any permanent storage unless it
was screened. He said that if the boats could be screened, he could approve the boat
storage..
Acting Chairman Zylla stated that screening of the boats may be possible, but any
storage must be sensitive to surrounding property.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION to deny carried.
VAL AND ZACH HAIDER (92102)
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced the request by Val and Zach Haider for a
Conditional Use Permit for a 505 square foot Class II Restaurant at 11540 Bass Lake
Road.
Acting Chairman Zylla waived the review of the November 20, 1992 staff report.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. John DeVries, representing the petitioner.
Mr. DeVries stated that the request is for a carryout restaurant where customers will
call ahead with an order, and not a sit down type, restaurant. He said that all the
conditions in the staff report are acceptable.
Acting Chairman Zylla opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Ms. Maryann Bealles of 11610 -57th Avenue North.
Ms. Bealles stated that she would like a review of the staff report.
Director Dillerud explained the proposed use of this request.
Ms. Bealles asked what hours the restaurant would be open.
Mr. Haider responded that the hours for the carryout business will be from 10:00 a.m.
to 10:00 P.M.
Commissioner Scherer stated that there has been a great improvement to the exterior of
this building.
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Director Dillerud stated that there have been previous plans to expand the commercial
zoning extent at this location, all of which were denied.
Acting Chairman Zylla closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Albro asked if a Conditional Use Permit would be required if there were
not 4 chairs to sit down at in the restaurant.
Director Dillerud stated that if this request had been for a strictly sit-down restaurant a
Conditional Use Permit would not be required. Because this is a carryout restaurant a
Conditional Use Permit is required.
MOTION by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Acting Chairman Zylla to
recommend approval of the request by Val and Zach Haider for a Conditional Use
Permit for a 505 square foot Class II restaurant located at 11540 Bass Lake Road..
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on an unanimous vote.
Acting Chairman Zylla called a recess at 9:00, and reconvened the meeting at 9:05.
TOBIN REAL ESTATE (92104)
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced the request by Tobin Real Estate for an Amended
MPUD Concept Plan, Preliminary Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the
"Northwest Business Campus" located at the northwest corner of Highway 55 and
Northwest Boulevard.
Director Dillerud reviewed the November 24, 1992 staff report.
Commissioner Stimson arrived at the meeting at 9:09.
Commissioner Albro asked if all future plans for the area were taken into account when
the traffic study was done.
Director Dillerud stated that the entire City is modeled on any traffic analysis according
to the Land Use Guide Plan.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked Director Dillerud to discuss the phasing of the project.
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Director Dillerud described the amendment requested for the entire parcel. He said this
is a Preliminary Plat and in the future there will be a Final Site Plan, which will be
good for only 18 months for each phase.
Director Dillerud stated that the Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch traffic study includes projections
up to the Year 2010.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Collin Barr, representing the petitioner. .
Mr. Barr stated that he represents Tobin Real Estate who are coordinating this 50150
venture between Abbott Northwestern Hospital and North Memorial Hospital. He said
this is a new and different venture which anticipates meeting the health care needs of
the public, and to reduce the costs of health care.
Mr. Barr explained the phases of the project stating that subsequent phases will be built
predicated for the demand for the services. He said they will close on the purchase of
the land on January 20, 1993. He said that he was in agreement with all the conditions
listed in the staff report.
Acting Chairman Zylla opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Clayton Ziebarth of 2715 Sycamore Lane
North.
Mr. Ziebarth stated he lives on border of Plymouth Creek concerned with the drainage
from this facility into the creek.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that there are no drainage structures proposed at that
portion of the site.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Elliott Eisman of 2705 Annapolis Circle. ,
Mr. Eisman stated this is a welcome project for Plymouth. He said he is the owner of
McDonalds. He said his concern is with the amount of parking that they have at
McDonalds and he would like to be sure that there enough parking for his facility as
well as the new health care facility. He said he would like to be able to purchase some
land to increase the parking for McDonalds. He said he would also like to see some
access from the proposed site to McDonalds.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Todd Hilde of 2530 Xenium Lane North.
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Mr. Hilde stated he is the owner of the Satellite building near the site and he wanted to
know of any proposed changes to Xenium Lane along with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this
plan.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that this plan will not prompt any changes to Xenium
Lane not already planned.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Howard Juel of 3615 Wedgewood Lane North.
Mr. Juel stated that he is a member of the Xenium Lane Homeowners Association.
Mr. Juel stated that the concern of the neighbors is with the impact the traffic to and
from this site will have on Xenium Lane. He asked that any plans include the impact of
traffic on the Xenium Lane neighborhood.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked Mr. Juel what specifics they would like to see regarding
the traffic on Xenium Lane North.
Mr. Juel stated that some of the traffic will probably exit the site and go north to the
commercial site on Vinewood Lane via Xenium Lane. He said that they would like to
see traffic controlled with a low speed limit, and not more than 2 lanes on Xenium
Lane. He said that the Xenium Lane homeowners do not want to impede project, but
they do want to maintain their present lifestyle.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that Xenium Lane is designated as a Minor Collector.
Acting Chairman Zylla responded to Mr. Eiseman's need to purchase additional
property for parking at McDonalds stating that the Commission cannot legislate
negotiations between property owners, and that he must work with the owners of this
site to work out those kind of details.
Acting Chairman Zylla introduced Mr. Miles Lindberg of BRW, Inc.
Mr. Lindberg responded to the traffic concerns regarding the impact resulting from the
proposed project. He explained the earlier projects and the impact of the traffic in a
1985 study. He said that most of the traffic will impact the Highway 55 and County
Road 61 intersection. The 1985 study stated that the traffic from the north would
remain on I-494 and C.R. 61. He said that traffic studies are done on a "worst case
scenario", but he cannot precisely predict how much traffic will actually flow on
C.R.61 or Xenium Lane.
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Commissioner Scherer asked if there would be emergency service at this site.
Mr. Lindberg responded that there would not be.
Acting Chairman Zylla stated that he thinks the biggest problem for traffic will be cars
having to cross 3 lanes on Highway 55 as they approach from I-494 to the south.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked Mr. Lindberg to discuss the amount of lot coverage,
ponding, and the building heights.
Mr. Lindberg responded that there would be about 65 % hard surface; that all ponding
would be done at the start of the project; and, building height of 7 stories will be below
the threshold level for sea planes using Medicine Lake.
Mr. Lindberg stated there will be skyways connecting the buildings; with some
pedestrian crossings which will be marked across entrance drives. He also described
the trail plan for the site.
Acting Chairman Zylla closed the Public Hearing.
Director Dillerud explained the Thoroughfare Guide Plan in relationship to Xenium
Lane North. He stated that the design of Xenium Lane North could possibly include
features to deter unintended traffic.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked about the calculations used for parking requirements.
Director Dillerud stated that the ordinance formula that best fit the use was used to
calculate parking needs.
Mr. Lindberg stated that surface parking will mostly be short term parking. He stated
that overall parking demands were estimated to be conservative so as to protect the
Vegetation on the site, and that they are trying to balance the parking demand
arrangement as to projections, but retaining natural resources as much as possible.
Commissioner Albro stated that he is still concerned about the traffic standards used to
project the traffic generation.
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Mr. Lindberg stated that this will be a clinic type setting and these standards were used
for projecting the traffic. He said they did not use any reductions when doing the
traffic study.
Mr. Barr stated that they tried to check with other facilities which were as close as
possible to this type of facility to project the parking needed, but that this is a very new
concept.
MOTION by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to
recommend approval of the Amended MPUD Concept Plan for Tobin Real Estate for
the West Suburban Health Campus located at the northwest corner of Highway 55 and
Northwest Boulevard, subject to all conditions listed in the November 24, 1992 staff
report.
Roll Call Vote on Concept Plan. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Commissioner Zylla commented on Condition #6 regarding fire lanes and stated that he
hoped that blacktop would not be required for fire lanes around all the buildings, which
would. create more hard surface.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Syverson to
recommend approval of the request by Tobin Real Estate for the West Suburban Health
Campus for an Amended MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for
property at the northwest corner of Highway 55 and Northwest Boulevard, subject to
all conditions listed in the November 24, 1992 staff report. .
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
PLYMOUTH PARTNERS H (92114)
This item was placed on the consent agenda at the start of the meeting.
Acting Chairman Zylla asked the petitioner, Mr. Steven Hoyt, if he had any objections
to this item being placed on the consent agenda. Mr. Hoyt stated that he was in
agreement with the December 2, 1992 staff report.
MOTION by Acting Chairman Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Albro to recommend
approval of the request by Plymouth Partners H for a Waiver of the Subdivision
Ordinance and Variances for a 47.7 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of
I-494 and Schmidt Lake Road, subject to all conditions listed in the staff report.
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Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on an unanimous vote.
PUD ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS DISCUSSION
Director Dillerud discussed a PUD scenario he did on some of he PUD's in the City.
Director Dillerud said he will place the PUD Ordinance Amendments on the agenda for
December 22, so that the Commission can discuss when to have the Public Hearing on
this item.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: December 30, 1992
TO: All Frank Boyles - Acting City Manager
FROM: Craig C. Gerdes - Public Safety Director
SUBJE�T: SNOWMOBILE SEASON
During the past few years the City of Plymouth Department of
Public Safety has had an ongoing relationship with the Northwest
Trails Association snowmobile group. On December 28, 1992,
Lieutenant Saba and I met with three representatives of the
Association to discuss our ongoing relationship and continued
support of the group's assistance in our enforcement program.
The meeting provided an opportunity for members of the group to
meet me and to develop direct support of this volunteer resource
to the City. We reviewed the City snowmobile ordinance, the City
snowmobile brochure, and the procedures with which we will use
these systems through the organization -to follow up on
complaints. The meeting was very beneficial, and we will
continue with this excellent working relationship.
The following representatives of the groups are available for
contact by the City for assistance in working with snowmobile
related problems:
1. Bob Ford
15705 3rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN
473-1333
2. Ken Swenson
14812 County Road 6
Plymouth, MN
473-0957
3. Wes Kuss
14615 17th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN
473-9460
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cc: Lieutenant Tom Saba
Bob Ford
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Police Chief Gerdes
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
To Chief Gerdes:
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15750 County Road 9, Apt. 108
Plymouth, MN 55446
cc Kim Bergman, Mayor
I am writing to inform you how extremely upset I am about the towing policy in
Plymouth. I have just paid $47.95 to get my vehicle out of the Plymouth impound lot,
and I believe this is unfair.
On December 15, 1992 at approximately 9:30 pm, I was heading north on Vicksburg
Lane in the right lane when my vehicle would not shift out of gear at the intersection of
Vicksburg and Hwy 55. 1 was unable to move the vehicle either forwards or
backwards. I turned the emergency flashers on and walked to Cub Foods to call AAA
for towing. I was told they would be there within 30 minutes, so I waited at Cub Foods
for them. I did not feel it necessary to risk my safety by waiting at my vehicle by myself.
AAA did not arrive as quickly as promised, but by the time I returned to my vehicle
within 90 minutes, it had been towed to the impound lot. 1 was unable to get my
vehicle until 8:00 am on December 16, 1992. When I called the police department at
approximately 11:30 pm on December 15, 1992, they informed me that my vehicle was
towed because it was a hazard. I do not understand how much of a hazard this could
be at 10:00 pm at night on a road not well traveled! The officer informed me that he
tried to contact the owner before towing. How could I be contacted? I was stranded
away from home! The officer also told me that I should have remained with my vehicle.
That seems very unsafe. I am a single woman - it was late at night, and I did not feel
that it was worthwhile to risk my safety by staying with my vehicle alone in the hope
that an officer might drive by.
The purpose of this letter is twofold:
1) review of your policy for when and how you tow vehicles in Plymouth
2) reimbursement from the City of Plymouth for the amount I paid at the
impound lot ($47.95 of which $16 is for storage, which seems unfair. My vehicle
was not there for even one business hour!)
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Katrina A. Van Buskirk
December 24, 1992
Ms. Katrina A. Van
15750 County Road
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Ms. Buskirk:
Buskirk
9, Apt. 108
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
I received your letter on December 24, 1992 and understand your
concern about the incident.
It was unfortunate that we were unaware that you had already
taken steps to contact the AAA to assist in the removal of your
vehicle. It would have been of great benefit to us, and I feel
you also in this case, if you had contacted the dispatcher for
the Plymouth Police Department to advise us of the problem. We
may have been able to assist you more immediately and certainly
assess the hazard of the vehicle based on the projected time of
removal.
While each and every case of impounding a vehicle needs to be
assessed separately, whenever a vehicle is abandoned on a major
roadway such as Highway 55, there is often a greater risk to the
community. The city has previously been adversely affected by
not removing an abandoned vehicle which subsequently led to a
life threatening motor vehicle accident. It is our intention to
serve not only you but the entire community when it comes to
safety issues. Hopefully you will not have a situation such as
this in the future. However, should a similar issue arise,
please feel free to contact us directly for assistance. Under
the overall circumstances, there is no reason for reimbursement
of the impound fees of your vehicle, and the policy of the
Plymouth Police Department on towing vehicles remains appropriate
for the overall safety and concerns of all the citizens of the
commun�y and also citizens who travel through our community.
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Publi Safety Director
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
ciM DEC 31'92
RUBY HUNT
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT 5
BOARD OF RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
316 COURT HOUSE
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102
612-298-4145
MEMORANDUM
TO: Governor Arne Carlson
Senator Florian Chmielewski and members of the Senate
Transportation Committee
Senator Betty Adkins and members of the Senate
Metropolitan and Local Government Committee
Senator Steven Novak
Representative Tom Osthoff and members of the House
Transportation Committee
Representative Iry Anderson and members of the House
Metropolitan and Urban Affairs Committee
Representative Kathleen Vellenga
FROM: Ruby Hunt, Ramsey County Commissioner q1A
and member of the Regional Transit Board
DATE: December 28, 1992
SUBJECT: RESTRUCTURING OF THE REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
In anticipation of continued discussion at the legislature
concerning the role of the Regional Transit Board, I am
submitting the attached paper as background for your
consideration and possible discussion.
In my view, Option 6 has the most potential.
RH:pah
cc: Members of the RTB
Members of the MTC
Members of the Metropolitan Council
Metro Mobility
Opt -out Communities
Metropolitan LRT Joint Powers Board
James N. Denn, Commissioner of Transportation
Ron Clark, St.*Paul Pioneer Press
Charles Whiting, Minneapolis Tribune
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December 28, 1992
Discussion Paper for Transit Restructuring
Basic assumptions
1. Neither the RTB nor the MTC seem to be operating to
expectations.
2. Both agencies are perceived to be becoming more highly.
politicized thereby reducing the opportunity for carrying
out their respective charges.
3. Although intended in the RTB legislation,there does not
seem to be a clear operational line at which MTC planning
authority ends and RTB planning authority begins.
4. Historically, the Met Council has "dropped the ball" in this
area on at least two occasions. First, some years ago, in
not influencing MTC to be more than a bus company and,
secondly it was a late player in the LRT debate.
5. Finally, it would not be a good idea to "throw the baby out
with the bath water", meaning that a restructuring of the
agencies is preferable to outright abolition. A
satisfactory home must be found for Opt -out communities and
Metro Mobility.
What structure would best solve the problem?
Option 1 - Abolish both agencies and fold all of their powers
into the Met Council.
Advantages:
o The Met Council has area wide planning authority.
o It has transportation planning authority through TAB.
o There could be a "new" start in the area of an integrated
transportation network.
Disadvantages:
o The Met Council has not had a good record in either the
transportation or transit area.
o They presently don't have the staff to handle the job.
o The environment would probably be no less politicized.
o Met Council has little or no history as an operating
agency, and to create one now could produce a system even
more cumbersome than the present structure.
Option 2 - Abolish both agencies and fold their powers under TAB
Advantages and Disadvantages are almost identical to Option
1.
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Option 3 - Abolish RTB and place all of their powers under a
restructured MTC.
Advantages:
o MTC has experience as an operating agency and therefore
experience with the actual implementation of plans.
o This is basically what the original MTC was charged to
do.
o It would eliminate at least one level of the
politicization presently being experienced.
o MTC has begun to work with MN DOT on common needs, albeit
informally.
Disadvantages:
o Historically, the MTC has not been able to address the
entire transit issue.
o The Opt -out communities would look at this with concern,
as well as the supporters and users of Metro Mobility.
o The political credibility of MTC has improved in terms of
operation, but there is still room for improvement.
o The elimination of part of the politicization may not be
enough for smooth operation and good planning.
Option 4 - Retain the RTB and eliminate the MTC.
Advantages:
o The RTB presently has most of the transit planning
authority that it would need.
o RTB already acts as the umbrella agency for contract bus
services, and Metro Mobility.
O MTC could be added as an operational division under the
RTB umbrella.
o RTB has been a participating member in LRT planning and
the ongoing study and discussion.
Disadvantages:
o It is perceived at the legislature that RTB has not been
able to deliver the comprehensive transit planning that
was anticipated.
o Again, only part of the politicization problem will be
solved.
o There would be serious questions as to whether the RTB
could properly integrate the operations of the MTC if it.
has not been able to do so already.
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Option 5 - Transfer all of the present authority of RTB and MTC
to a transit division within MN DOT.
Advantages:
o MN DOT could theoretically offer integrated planning for
all transportation systems.
o Most of the money for the major systems now flows through
or from MN DOT.
o The structure might be less political.
o Legislators might feel more secure allowing MN DOT to
handle "major ticket" items such as LRT.
Disadvantages:
o There could be a loss of local input.
o MN DOT is a relative neophyte in transit planning and,
therefore, it would take a few years for them to get up
to speed.
o Some might question whether the public interest would be
served by moving transit issues to an even larger agency.
Option 6 - Restructure the RTB and the MTC into a Regional
Transportation Commission.
Advantages:
o The new board could be charged with planning a totally
integrated system including light rail transit based on
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
(ISTEA).
o The MTC, Opt -outs, and Metro Mobility, could be divisions
under the new commission.
o This would assure a satisfactory home for Opt -outs and
Metro Mobility.
Disadvantages:
o It may look like just one more admission of failure in
the transit area.
o The role of the Met Council would have to be carefully
defined.
o There is nothing that would make this body any less
political, unless that problem was directly addressed.
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The need for better accountability through the appointment
process
The question of politicization of any of the above options should
be addressed as a separate structural problem. For a new
structure to function properly the system of appointment
presently being used must be changed. We cannot expect that an
agency of this magnitude and diversity will be accountable if we
have appointees appointing appointees as at present with the
governor appointing.the Met Council, the Met Council appointing
the majority of the RTB, and the RTB appointing the MTC.
It is suggested that any new board be appointed by the governor
with the consent of the senate. Terms should be staggered terms
and consideration given to a mix of majority and minority party
appointments similar to the Public Utilities Commission.
The chair should be appointed by the governor to lead the policy
direction from the board to a strong professional manager.
These suggestions for a new appointment procedure are not all
inclusive, but the point is to take it out of the lack of
accountability that the present system may produce by its very
nature.
In my view Option 6 merits consideration and discussion.
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Myron Orfield
State Representative
District 59B
Hennepin County
Minnesota
House of
Representatives
Dee LoN. Speaker
COMMITTEES: GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS - VICE CHAIR, GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES DIVISION;
ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE;
LOCAL GOVERNMENT & METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Interested Parties
From: Myron Orfield
Re: Outline of the Metropolitan Community Stability Act
(MCSA)
Date: 30 November 1992
1. "Stable Communities Housing Act"
A. reinvigorates Metropolitan Council (Met Council)
housing policy 39 with additional "carrots and sticks']
2. Revenue -Tax Base Sharing
A. reforms Local Government Aid (LGA) and Homestead and
Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) by targeting aid more on
the basis of socio-economic need, rather than past
spending
1. operating models: the League of Minnesota Cities
LGA recommendations; the Ladd-Yinger Report
B. potential action: reforms Fiscal Disparities (FD)
distribution system by targeting aid on the basis of
socio-economic need in addition to the relative
strength of local tax base
1. new poverty factor in distribution formula
3. Transportation
A. directs federal and state moneys allocated to the Twin
Cities metropolitan area to be spent on projects that
stabilize socio-economic trends in the central cities
and inner -ring suburbs (the Fully Developed Area or
FDA)
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4. Enterprize Zones
A. redirects tax increment financing (TIF) to the original
purpose of blight remediation and the new purpose of
environmental clean-up in the FDA
5. Welfare Reform
A. turns the Work Readiness program (WR) (and all the
benefits that WR recipients receive) into a WPA-like
work program, creating a pool of workers for state and
local government projects
1. project emphases: creation of marketable skills,
rehabilitation of blighted neighborhoods, and
completion of state park projects
B. creates a welfare reform commission to make clear
reform policy recommendations regarding:
1. Aid to Families with Dependant Children (AFDC)
(specifically evaluating the MFIP program)
2. General Assistance (GA)
3.' the impact of substantial immigration of poor
people into the Twin Cities metropolitan area
6. Development Controls
A. enacts Land Stewardship Project proposals to tighten up
farmland protection in the Metropolitan Agricultural
Reserves Program
B. potential action based on the Metropolitan
Infrastructure Stability Act study of 1992
7. Metropolitan Council Reform
A. clarifies Met Council responsibilities vis-a-vis
regional agencies and metropolitan local governments
1. operating model: 1992 Carruthers bill
B. elected Met Council
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December 22, 1992
FAX iii 7(131 IMI BER( -','MAN \\-JbI �''�'""`� Pitt
Opus Corporation
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The Honorable Mayor Kim Bergmann
City of Ply -mouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plyrttuuth, Minn=td 33447
Dear Mayor Bergmann:
I read with interest in City Business a few weeks ago that the city of Plymouth may reconsider its
policy with mspcct to the use of tax increment financing to promote industrial development within
the city. As I am sure you are aware, the recession in general and the overbuilt state of the real
estate market has had a chilling effect on business' decision to construct new buildings. Most
companies are now taking a very conservative approach to their real estate space needs and
consider new buildings with a very bottom line driven approach. in the past year and a half we
have seen a number of companies choose to build in communities that aggressively utilize tax
increment financing as an inducement.
1 am currently working with a number of prospects for Bass Creek Business Park for whom the
availability ui' some funu of tax increment financing assistance is a determining factor in their
selection of rhe commun TY and a partii;War site, it would certainly be very helpful to us in our
marketing efforts to be able to offer tax increment financing assistance to prvspechve companies.
While we understand that this would be a departure from the city of Plymouth's past philosophy,
we think that such a change would be helpdUl to the city in attracting development, jobs, and tax
space that might not otherwise occur without the assistance.
Sincerely, �
Michele Foster
Director
Real Estate Development
MFAs
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December 24, 1992
Paul R. Windmuller
1624 Comstock Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Windmuller:
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Mayor Rim Bergman has asked me to -respond to your note regarding the 13.72 tax
increase. First of all, the net levy tax increase that will be passed on to
all taxpayers within the City of Plymouth is only 4.4X. The reason your taxes
have increased so much is because of the State mandated change in the tax
classification rates. In short, the State is shifting the real estate tax
burden from the high valued homes to the low valued homes.
Shown below are examples of what is happening to the tax burden for 1993
compared to 1992, which clearly illustrates- the shift in tax burden from the
high valued homes to the low valued homes. For illustration purposes, I am
showing your home value which is $73,600, compared to one; two times your
value, or $147,200 and a third one at three times your value, or $220,800:
1992 1993 INCREASE
HOME VALUE TAXES TAXES <DECREASE> PERCENT
$73,600 $114.97 $130.68 $15.71 13.7X
$147,200 $364.64 $386.49 $21.85 6.0%
$220,800 $645.95 $642.29 $<- 3.66> <- .6X>
While I realize your taxes are still going up 13.72, I am trying to point out
that this increase is not because of the City of Plymouth raising its taxes
13.7X.
Please feel free to call me at 550-5101 if you wish to discuss this further.
Sincerely,
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Dale Hahn
Finance Director
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Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
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It's time for a change in Hennepin County.
December 29, 1992
The Honorable Kim Bergman
Mayor, City of Plymouth
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
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I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind note
following my election to the Hennepin County Board. I also
appreciate your offer to introduce me to the "Plymouth
perspective".
I look forward to meeting you and to a cooperative working
relationship between the City of Plymouth and the County Board.
Until then, please accept my best wishes for a happy and prosperous
New Year.
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Mik at�
Commissioner- lect
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