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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-17-1986CITY Or PLYMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM January 17, 1986 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL/COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS MEETING -- Monday, January 20. The Council will meet with commission chairpersons to review the performance of members on their respective commissions beginning at 6:00 p.m. Attached are letters received from commission members either declining or stating their desire for reappointment to city commissions. The 1985 resolution designating Council Coordinating Representatives is also attached for the Council's use. (M-1) 2. MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY -- Monday, January 20. City offices will be closed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, January 22, 7:30 p.m. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3) 4. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- Wednesday, January 29, 7:30 A.M. The Plymouth Development Council will meet in the City Council conference room. A copy of the meeting agenda is attached. (M-4) 5. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE -- The 1986 League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Action Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 at the St. Paul Radisson Hotel. A copy of the conference agenda is attached. The League membership will be voting on its 1986 legislative policies. I previously pro- vided copies of these policies to Council members with the January 3 Manager's Information memorandum. If you can attend the conference, please contact Laurie in order that you may be registered. (M-5) 6. DISTRICT 284 COMPLIANCE MEETING - Monday, February 10. A compliance meeting on community education for city officials, school board members and school district staff is scheduled for Monday, February 10 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Wayzata Senior High School 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM January 17, 1986 Page 2 cafeteria. In accordance offers community services of each municipality in thereof is located, to cooperation between such district. A copy of the attached. (M-6) 7. MEETING REMINDERS: with State law, each school district which programs, must meet with representatives which the school district or any part discuss methods of increasing mutual bodies and the school board of the meeting notice sent to Mayor Schneider is A. DAVID DAVENPORT & PAT NEILS APPRECIATION DINNER -- Tuesday, January 21, Radisson Inn Plymouth. Social Hour - 6:00 p.m.; Dinner - 7:00 p.m. B. SEMINARS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS -- Conference for Newly Elected Officials, Saturday, January 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Midway Hotel. Pre -conference workshops for all elected officials - Friday, January 24 - "Serving your Constitutents", 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.; "Economic Development", 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Agendas attached. (M -6B) 8. FEBRUARY & MARCH MEETING CALENDARS -- Copies of the February and March meeting calendars are attached. (M-8) 9. 1986 LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- The 1986 LMC Annual Conference will be in Duluth June 17-20. An announcement from the League is attached. (M-9) FOR YOUR INFORMATION.... 1. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING -- The Municipal Legislative Commission held its annual meeting on January 15 at the Decathlon Club in Bloomington. Mayor Schneider, Councilmember Crain and I were present representing Plymouth. The four policy resolutions reviewed by the City Council at the January 13 meeting were adopted by the Municipal Legislative Commission membership. In the course of adopting these policy positions, discussion took place on whether or not school districts should be exempted from state budget reductions. Those present concurred that since the Governor's current proposal excludes school districts, it is likely that they will not be asked to bear the same or greater burden than local governments in making up the deficit. On this basis, the policy was adopted as submitted. All in all, the annual MLC meeting was a success with 21 of the 35 legislators represented by member cities participating. Plymouth legislators present included Representatives Dale Clausntizer and Craig Shaver. Each member city had representation including two potential new city members to the MLC: Lakeville and Inver Grove Heights. C11Y COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM January 17, 1986 Page 3 2. TREE REMOVAL AT PARKERS LAKE -- A tree removal program will commence at Parker's Lake on Tuesday, January 21. This work is the first phase in the implementation of construction at Parker's Lake City Park. The major focus of this program is to increase the number and quality of evergreen and hardwood trees throughout the entire park site. This will be an ongoing project which will take a number of years to complete. If Councilmembers should receive phone calls about the cutting, please ask the callers to contact either Steve Cook, the City Forester, or Eric Blank to explain exactly what the program entails. Attached is a memo from Steve Cook which explains the first phase of the program in more detail. (I-2) 3. PRECINCT CAUCUSES -- State law requires each major political party to hold a precinct caucus on the third Tuesday in March of every even -numbered year. In 1986, precinct caucuses will be held Tuesday, March 18. The law restricts certain activities on that evening to allow citizens to attend the caucuses. Accordingly, no school board, county or city may conduct a meeting after 6:00 p.m. on March 18. 4. FIRE PREVENTION MEETING FOR PLYMOUTH APARTMENTS -- The Public Safety Department will be hosting a fire prevention/safety seminar for managers and caretakers of Plymouth apartments on Friday, January 24 at the City Center. A copy of the flyer mailed to all Plymouth apartment complexes is attached. (I-4) 5. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached for your information: a. Planning Commission, January 8, 1986. (I-5) b. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, December 19, 1985. (I-5) 6. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT -- The Public Safety Director has prepared the attached memo highlighing activities and statistics that were generated within the police and fire divisions during 1985. The Department's 1985 annual report will be published in a future edition of Plymouth on Parade. (I-6) 7. ANNUAL REPORT - PUBLIC SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION -- Attached is the year end report of the activities of the Investigations Division of the Public Safety Department. The Investigations Division is comprised of one sergeant, four crime investigators, one community relations officers, and one youth service officer. (I-7) 8. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Mr. Douglas Schroeder, 5230 Vicksburg Lane, from Public Works Director, providing explanation on deferred special assessments for Vicksburg Lane improvements. (I -8a) C11Y COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM January 17, 1986 Page 4 b. Letter from Lani Kawamura, Director Minnesota State Planning Agency, responding to Dave Davenport's letter to Governor Perpich concerning special levy authorizations for infrastructure replacement reserves. (I -8b) c. Letter from Representative Bill Frenzel providing summary of major changes included in the House -passed Tax Reform Act. (I-80 d. Letter from Bill Crawford, MnDOT District Engineer, in response to Fred Moore's letter requesting changes in the traffic signal phasing on Highway 55. (I -8d) e. Letter from Mayor Schneider responding to Mrs. Elmer Rust.en, 18420 - 8th Avenue No, concerning her comments on preserving the wetlands in the Ivy Park area. (I -8e) f. Letter of appreciation from Judge Sheryl Ramstad Hvass. (I -8f) Frank Boyles Assistant City Manager FB:jm attach 2861 Black Oaks Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 January 10, 1986 The Honorable Mayor Virgil Schneider City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 RE: Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals Dear Mayor Schneider: Please accept this letter as my request to not be reappointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals. I have sold my house in Plymouth and, at this time, do not know if I will be buying another house in Plymouth. Therefore, I do not think it would be fair to ask for reappointment with a potential resignation due within six months. I have enjoyed my tenure on this Board and regret having to make this decision. Very truly yours, SCHNTCV.mh ::_II NORIIWEST BANKS ME a Jan 10, 1986 Mayor Virgil Schneider; NA -1 Norwest Bank MetroWest, N.A. 3000 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 6121559-5632 Congratulations.on your victory Virgil. We're in good hands with the Schneider administration. I wish to be considered for re -appointment to P.R.A.C. when my appointment expires on 01 31-86. The Commission is strong and is doing a good job under Eric Blanks capable leadership. I would like to continue with the group for 3 more years. R pectfully J , Join P. Reed P.R.A.C. Commissioner �_` 2835 Medicine Ridge Road Plymouth, MN 55441 January 15, 1986 The Honorable Mayor Virgil Schneider Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Schneider: I was truly amazed last week when I received the call that my term on the Board of Zoning was up for reappointment. The time has gone by so quickly that I feel the term had bearly begun. The Board has started on some new projects which I feel will help it and future Boards serve the City. Because of these projects, the time process seems to compress itself and there never is enough time to do all that we want. With the thought of these new projects in mind and knowing that the Vice -Chair has requested not to be reappointed, I would ask you and the council to consider me for reappointment to another term. I am mindful of harm in staying too long in one position but I feel I can still contribute constructive input without being stodgy. I hope you will look favorably on this request. Sincerely, Lawrence P. Maro sky LPM/pje Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 21st day of�.y , 19 85 . The following members were present:January Davenport. Councilmembers Crain, Neils, Schneider, and Vasiliou The following members were absent: none Councilmember Schneider introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 85- 100 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL COORDINATING REPRESENTATIVES (CCR) FOR 1985 WHEREAS, the effective operation of the Plymouth City Council requires coordination between the City Council and other local Metropolitan and State agencies; and WHEREAS, individual City Councilmembers have acted as liaison between such local Metropolitan and State agencies and the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the following Councilmembers are appointed as Council Coordinating Representatives for the calendar year 1985: 1985 Appointments Superintendent's Gov. Advisory Council Shingle Creek Minnehaha Bassett Creek Flood Control Comm. Elm Creek Water Cons. Comm. School District #279 School District #281 School Districts #270 and 284 Park & Recreation Advisory Comm. Planning Commission Bd. of Zoning adjustment League of Minnesota Cities Hennepin County Board Metropolitan Council Association of Metro Munic. West Hennepin Human Services Henn. Cty. Park Reserve TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Hazardous Waste Board NW Henn. Human Services Exec. Bd. Crain/Willis, Alt. Virgil Schneider David Davenport Pat Hoyt Neils Virgil Schneider Virgil Schneider Neils/Crain Vasiliou/Davenport Maria Vasiliou Dave Crain Dave Crain Neils/Davenport David Davenport David Davenport Pat Hoyt Neils Pat Hoyt Neils Maria Vasiliou Mayor and Council Dave Crain Neils/Willis, Alt. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Crain , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Crain, Neils, Schneider and Vasiliou The following voted against or abstained: none Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1986 NA -3 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MH 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planninq Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES Planning Commission Minutes, January 8, 1986 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Thomas Kasperzak. Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Setback Encroachment at 4850 Orleans Lane North. (85139) B. John Waldron. Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for "Elwell, Miley and Quinn Addition", northeast of Empire and Harbur Lanes North. (85127) C. Jim Domoracki, First Edition Corporation. Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for construction of a Class I restaurant, Lot 2, Block 1, "Elwell, Miley, and Ouinn Addition", east of Empire and Harbor Lanes. (85128) 5. NEW BUSINESS None 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. OTHER BUSINESS City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting Agenda 8. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: January 14, 1986 TO: Plymouth Development Council Members FROM: Bob Burger, President SUBJECT MEETING NOTICE The next meeting of the Plymouth Development Council will be held on Wednesday morning, January 29 at 7:30 a.m. in the Plymouth City Center Council Conference Room. The following items are scheduled for discussion, however, you may wish to bring up other items as well: 1. Review of "fast track" plan review and permit issuance process for single family permits. 2. Review of automated permit system procedures for reroofing, residing, plumbing and mechanical permits for one and two family dwellings. 3. Sewer capacity issue. 4. 1986 Improvements for County Road 9, County Road 10, Pike Lake Sewer. 5. Other business. I look forward to seeing you at the January 29 meeting. cc: James G. Willis, City Manager Blair Tremere, Director of Planninq & Community Development Fred Moore, Public Works Director 6S. W�zs League of Minnesota Cities 1986 Legislative Action Conference Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Radisson St. Paul Hotel Kellogg Blvd. Agenda 7:30 a.m. Registration begins 9:00 a.m. Panel discussion: State budget/mandated fees 10:00 a.m. Policy adoption 12:00 p.m. Lunch/speakers (legislative leaders invited) 1:30 p.m. Legislative issues (development, tort liability, pensions, etc.) 2:15 p.m. Legislative priorities/Ask the lobbyist 2:30 p.m. City officials go to the Capitol to meet with legislators 5:30 p.m. Reception for city officials and state legislators (Co-sponsored by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) LMC 1986 Legislative Action Conference registration City Name Name Name Name Name Registration fee: $50.00 advance, $55.00 on-site Check enclosed in the amount of $ (Please print or type) Title Title Title Title Title Fee includes conference registration, luncheon, and evening reception with legislators invited. Mail to Gayle Brodt, League of Minnesota Cities, 183 University Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55101 ta PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROGER M. ADAMS, Ph.D. Independent School District 284 Interim Superintendent DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA, MN 55391-9990 (612) 475-4501 January 16, 1986 Mayor Virgil Schneider CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Virgil: Each year the Wayzata Board of Education holds a compliance meeting on community education. I cordially invite you to attend this meeting scheduled for Monday, February 10, 1986, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Wayzata Senior High School Cafeteria, 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth. The Community Education Services staff has developed a presentation to provide you with information on their programs. The reception will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a dinner following. There will be opportunities for sharing ideas covering cooperative ventures between the Board of Education and the constituency you represent. Immediately following the dinner, a number of mini -workshops on the various areas of community education will be presented. On completion of the workshop, a short discussion will take place dealing with the cooperation of governing boards in the area of learning. Our hope is that you or a member of your board can be present at this important meeting. Please R.S.V.P. by February 3, 1986, at 475-4501. Si cre'lly, '/' I -lb I aL-"� Rog�r'1. Adams, Ph.D. Int Superintendent of Schools RMA: Imb A2: 77 League of Minnesota Cities Conference for Newly Elected Officials Plus Saturday, January 25, 1986 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities Presented by the Government Training Service The conference is for newly elected mayors and council members; however, incumbent elected officials and appointed employees will find it a valuable refresher course. The conference fee of $40 per person includes tuition, materials, luncheon, and breaks. A special "spouse" fee of $25 per person includes all the above except materials. Pre -conference seminars for all city officials Serving Your Constituents (While Saving Your Sanity) Friday, January 24, 1986 8:00 am. -5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Government Training Service This workshop offers specific how-tos for the elected official. Participants will benefit from the presenter's experience in local and state office plus his expertise in leadership skills, goal setting, time management, and public speaking. Registration fee of $80 includes tuition, lunch, breaks, and special materials. General Information Location The conference and pre -conference workshops will be at the Sheraton Midway, 400 North Hamline (Hamline Ave. and I-94), St. Paul, MN 55104, 612/642-1234 or toll free 800/323-3535). A block of sleeping rooms is reserved for Friday, Jan. 24 Economic Development: What Makes Sense For Your City? Friday, January 24, 1986 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Minnesota Women in City Government and the League of Minnesota Cities Presented by the Government Training Service Charting your city's course in economic development ma;: seem an insurmountable task. What are your goals? What structures should you set up? What tools are available? This session offers an opportunity to work through these important questions under expert guidance. Registration fee is $20. There will be a cash bar reception after the program. Registration Register in advance by Jan. 17, by mailing the attached form. For multiple registrations, please duplicate the form. Cancellation Fees will be fully refunded if registration is cancelled by Jan. 21. Alternates will be accepted at any time. ($48 single or double occupancy). To receive special rates Information contact the hotel directly by Jan. 10. Make sure you Contact Government Training Service, 202 Minnesota mention that you will be attending the Conference for Building, 46 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 Newly Elected. (612/222-7409 or Minnesota toll free 800/652-9719). Registration Form Conference for Newly Elected Officials (Saturday, January 25, 1986) Pre -conference seminars for all elected officials (Friday, January 24, 1986) Name . City _ Address Title City population Work phone Register me for. ❑ Saturday "Conference for Newly Elected Officials" ($40/person) ❑ Saturday "Conference for Newly Elected—Spouse" ($25/person) ❑ Friday seminar "Serving Your Constituents" ($80/person) ❑ Friday evening seminar "Economic Development" ($20/person) ❑ Registration fee in the amount of $ enclosed (checks payable to GTS). ❑ Please bill me (provide address if different than above: ) NOTE: a $2 charge will be added for billings. 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LMC Annual Conference Spend an exciting two or three days in Duluth this June and put your time to practical use, too! June 17-20 The 1986 LMC Annual Conference will be in Duluth June 17-20, a week later than the original plans for June 10-13 in Rochester. The 1987 conference will be in Rochester. The League thanks the City of Duluth for its willingness to host the League's annual event. City officials always enjoy their stay in that city. And, the League looks forward to the 1987 conference in Rochester when new convention facilities will enhance Rochester's hosting of the session. Mark your calendars --J une 17-20 and plan on meeting in Duluth for another educational and enjoyable LMC Annual Conference. IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII'lll IIIIII�IIIIIIIII�III �����►� I� � �. �IIIII��� I � Iljilllll�llltlttllltl IIIIIII����������IIIIIIIIIIIIIIiIIIIII������II����IIIIIII!!111111 �t�i I�lllt,llllttt tIIIIII�IIIutllll� CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: January 16, 1986 TO: Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director FROM: Steve Cook, Forester 6 .,of SUBJECT Tree Removal at Parkers Lake As per our conversations, there is a fair amount of tree removal and clean- up to do in the Parkers Lake park area. The most immediate need is in the southwest corner where red pine and spruce were planted approximately 30-40 years ago. Many of the evergreens have survived but there are several problems. First, leaf -bearing trees such as cottonwood, elm, and boxelder and silver maple have seeded into the area, matured, and now overtop the evergreens. Their future presence threatens the survival of the evergreens. There are sections of the stand where already all the evergreens have been killed by the shadowing affects of these trees. Since we already have an established evergreen stand, and since the species encroaching are limited in their desirability, we have discussed removing this new =vcr_tory ar.4 preserving the evergreens. The second concern with the pines is that they do need to be thinned in certain areas. By removing some of the trees and creating a better spacing for the remaining ones, we will create a healthier, more attractive stand of evergreens. We also plan to plant some of the open spaces back to pine and spruce to fill in for the trees that were lost and keep the type of privacy the area now offers. There is other tree removal work that will also be needed in the park; cleaning up fallen and dead trees, removing trees for future building sites and occasionally for the trail corridor. See map below showing the areas of emphasis. I PARXERS �J. LAKE � I YOU'RE INVITED FOR COFFEE, txt COOKIES, AND CONVERSATION... ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE SAFETY IN YOUR PLYMOUTH APARTMENT COMPLEX M CITY OF PLYMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION Cordially invites you to attend an informal meeting with: Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Director Lyle C. Robinson, Fire Chief Stan Scofield, Fire Prevention Inspector 10:00 A.M. - January 24, 1986 - City Council Chambers Plymouth City Center - 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Topics will include: Discussion of Fire Safety in Your Apartment Complex What to Check Before the Fire Inspector Arrives PLUy��E Film - MGM Grand Hotel Fire "Pluggie" - Plymouth Fire Department's Robotic Fire Hydrant Please feel free to bring your Assistant Manager, Caretakers, Head of Maintenance, or anyone else you feel would be interested in these concerns. RSVP - 559-2800 - by January 22. =- S CX__ CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 8 1986 The regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners Magnus, Stulberg, Plufka and Mellen MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Wire and Pauba STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator Sara McConn City Engineer Sherm Goldberg Community Development Secretary Grace Wineman *CONSENT AGENDA AND MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner *MINUTES OF DECEMBER Magnus to recommend approval of the December 18, 1985 18, 1985 Minutes as submitted. VOTE 4 Ayes. Commissioner Plufka abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by McCombs- McCOMBS-KNUTSON Knutson Associates and requested an overview of the December ASSOCIATES, INC. 27, 1985 staff report by Coordinator McConn. She explained CONDITIONAL USE that additional information had been submitted showing PERMIT FOR OUT - additional plantings at the rear of the property line con- SIDE VEHICLE sisting of ten 6 ft. Evergreen trees. The petitioner and STORAGE (85134) property owner worked together on the plan. She noted the proposed plantings would not provide a 90% opaque screen. Commissioner Mellen inquired if the existing vegetation is to be removed. Coordinator McConn explained that there is very little natural vegetation in this area now. Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Greg Frank, McCombs - Knutson Associates, Inc. Mr. Frank stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing. Joe Itman, 2305 Rosewood Lane, stated that his home is one that is impacted by the outside storage of vehicles on the lower parking lot. He is concerned about the vehicles being parked here day and night and through weekends. He has called McCombs -Knutson on numerous occasions and they have stated they would take care of the problem but -1- Z 5cx__. Page two Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 have not demonstrated they can control the situation. He feels the vehicles are in "dead storage" and it his opinion this is not in keeping with City regulations. He stated he had called the City to report that a Recreational Vehicle had been parking in this lot. The City investigated and had the vehicle removed. There have been house break-ins in the neighborhood, vehicles are parked in this lower lot, close to the residential area, which diminishes the chances of the residents being able to identify vehicles from which someone could be "casing" the homes. He is also concerned that the storage of vehicles on the lot will diminish the value of his home. He stated that it is a question of the City "re- warding" McCombs -Knutson by approving their application;and, there should be strict regulations on outside storage of vehicles. Mr. Itman stated it is his opinion that planting trees at the property line will not screen the lot from the residences. Craig Degendorfer, 2320 Quinwood Lane North, stated he con- curs with Mr. Itman's comments and that the trees will not offer dny of the other homeowners screening from the vehicles parked on this lot. He stated he was aware that the land was industrial when he bought his home, however, there was no building on the site at that time. He stated he was told by Carlson Companies that the natural vegetation would remain as a buffer between the industrial land and residential area but subsequently all the trees were removed. He stated it is his opinion that it would be setting a precedent to approve this Permit. He has called the City on numerous occasions to report that Lapin Electric is storing pipes and materials outside. The City has inspected the site and had it cleaned up; but in a short time he sees Lapin Electric again storing materials outside the building. Robert MacDonald, 2310 Quinwood Lane, stated he has identi- cal concerns. He realizes the lot must be used for parking cars, but does not want to have long-term parking allowed. He reiterated that he is fearful about the break-ins occur- ring in his neighborhood and that the residents all feel a sense of vulnerability because of the access and exit pro- vided from the industrial area. He stated that parking the vehicles on the upper lot would reduce the impact to the residences, and in this way the residents could watch for unauthorized vehicles in the lower lot. He stated agreement that the trees would not serve as screening for all the impacted residences, but he did appreciate the selection of coniferous trees for year-round screening. =- ax—, Page three Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 Cecil Grandprey, 2105 Oakvie" Lane, stated he is concerned and irritated by the odors and pollution that emanate from the area. He is concerned with the carbon monoxide and nox- ious odors and would like to see less vehicles in the area. He noted that offensive odors also occur on Saturdays. Greg Frank stated they only park their company vehicles on a short-term, over -night basis. Chairman Steigerwald in- quired about parking during the last snow storm. Mr. Frank stated that all the vehicles are used daily; and that per- haps the only time there would be vehicles left parked in the lot would be during a storm, and this would be only a matter of two or three days. He stated McCombs -Knutson has one 4 -wheel drive vehicle that is an older model but is used daily; they also have an inspection van and survey vehicle that are used daily. He stated they could consider relocat- ing the vehicles but they are also concerned for security of their property. He stated that the odors do not emanate from McCombs -Knutson, Associates. They are an engineering firm and have basic office functions. He noted that the recreational vehicle mentioned did not belong to McCombs - Knutson or any of its employees. Commissioner Plufka inquired how many employees use the vehicles per day. Mr. Frank stated there is one employee to each vehicle, and several different employees use the 4 - wheel drive. Commissioner Plufka inquired if the employees could drive these vehicles to their homes at night and on weekends. Mr. Frank stated that most of the employees who use the vehicles drive their own cars and do not care to drive the company vehicles back and forth to work. Mr. Frank stated he does not know who the residents spoke to at McCombs -Knutson regarding their concerns. He stated he had taken no calls from residents, but they are welcome to ex- press their concerns any time. Kathy Horan, Lincoln Properties, stated they, as the proper- ty owner, are willing to provide adequate screening and will cooperate with the City in looking at any alternatives that may be suggested. Mr. Degendorfer stated plantings should be installed to re- place those removed during development of the industrial area. In response to Mr. Frank, he stated that in the last two years he has called McCombs -Knutson, Inc. regarding these concerns. Mr. Itman reiterated that the vehicles are parked on the site every day and night, and on weekends; not just two or three days as stated. Chairman Stegierwald closed the Public Hearing. Page four Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 Chairman Steigerwald stated his concern that the installa- tion of trees could increase the likelihood of burglaries in the area because of the cover it would provide. He stated that perhaps fencing would be more appropriate, but that this could become an eyesore if not properly maintained. Commissioner Plufka concurred, noting that fencing would prohibit movement of people from the industrial area into the residential neighborhood. He inquired if parking behind the building would be a better alternative. Comissioner Mellen stated that on visiting the site he noted one vehicle that had not been cleaned of snow cover which means it had been parked over a long period of time. He concurs with the alternative using fencing, but that fenc- ing will not contribute to the aesthetics of the area. Commissioner Stulberg questioned whether overnight parking should be allowed, and if it is allowed, he suggested that only the survey vehicles be parked on the lot and a better solution would be to move them to the upper lot. Mr. Itman stated that vehicles parked on the west and east sides of the building do not seem to be as much of an impact and are not as readily seen from the residences. Coordinator McConn requested that if the Commission moves for approval, they consider an additional condition that would require a Site Improvement Performance Agreement be executed with the submittal of a financial guarantee for the installation and survivability of the plantings. MOTION by Chairman Steigerwald, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO DENY Stulberg to recommend denial of the Conditional Use Permit for outside storage of vehicles for McCombs -Knutson, Associ- ates based on the fact the petitioner has not demonstrated compliance with the Ordinance provisions which state that off-street parking and loading areas near or adjoining resi- dence districts shall be screened by a buffer fence of ade- quate design or a planting buffer screen. Chairman Steigerwald noted that if they were not next to a Residen- tial District perhaps the screening would be adequate. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Mellen, Nay. MOTION VOTE - NOTION CARRIED carried. Page five Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Stuart Nolan, Stuart Corporation, and requested an overview of the Decem- ber 30, 1985 staff report by Coordinator McConn. Coordinator McConn referred to changes to the requirement for park dedication in that a 5 -ft. concrete sidewalk shall be constructed along 37th and 38th Avenues North; that an easement will be required; cash dedication requirements are satisfied at time of Building Permit issuance. Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Stuart Nolan, Stuart Corporation. Mr. Nolan stated he had no comments or ques- tions on the planning staff report. He stated he enjoyed working with City of Plymouth staff who were knowledgeable and informative during the review process. He stated he did have some questions regarding the Engineer's Memorandum, specifically Items 2.0 and 26 regarding catch basins and sewer and water. He requested that their engineer meet with the City engineers to finish working through these items to- gether and decide on the proper procedures. Mr. Nolan also was concerned about Item No. 4 regarding the assessments to be levied. City Engineer Goldberg stated they would work with Stuart Corporation's engineers regarding those items. Chairman Steigerwald informed Mr. Nolan that the assessment issue would be handled by the City Council. C' ir(iian Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing. Joe Mahovsky, 15359 39th Avenue North, President of the Creekside of Plymouth Homeowner's Association, inquired about the underground parking and asked whether there would be a two-tier open parking structure near the creek. Mr. Nolan stated there is no two-tier parking structure plan- ned. He stated it would be a quality apartment complex. Mr. Mahovsky inquired if these buildings and units would be comparable to those developed by Tipton Corporation. Mr. Nolan stated theirs are higher calibre. He explained the site entrances and building layout and noted there will be some passive activities on-site such as a tot lot or play area; and, perhaps a tennis court. Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the typical floor plan. Mr. Nolan stated there would be three types, 1, 2, and 3 - bedroom; and, units for handicapped tenants. Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the landscaping. Mr. Nolan stated they will not be disturbing the land at the creekside; they will use a variety of trees including conif- erous, deciduous and flowering varieties and he explained the various sizes. iEcx— STUART NOLAN STUART CORPORATION RPUD FINAL PLAN/PLAT SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (85121) -�J Page six Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the building elevation. Mr. Nolan stated the buildings will be three floors at approximately 40 to 45 ft. to roof peaks. Mr. Mahovsky inquired about the closest point the buildings will be to the creekside. Mr. Nolan stated the parking will be approximately 50 ft. from the property line, and the building will be another 130 to 140 ft. from the creekside. Mr. Mahovsky inquired about disturbance of the earth at the creekside. Mr. Nolan stated their plan has been reviewed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Bassett Creek Watershed District will require a Permit be secured. The development plan must meet the regulations for erosion control. Mr. Mahovsky inquired about the lighting for the buildings and parking lot. Mr. Nolan reviewed the luminaire plan de- tailing the lighting standards; there will be no lighting at the back of the buildings. Mr. Mahovsky inquired about the patios and balconies, and whether tenants would be allowed to store items such as barb-que's. Coordinator McConn stated that the Fire Code prohibits the use of bar-b-que's on decks, balconies, and patios. Mr. Nolan stated they will abide by the standard rules for multi -tenant buildings. Mr. Mahovsky inquired about regulation of the color of the dL-dPt!5 used ill Ulu building. Mr. Nolan stated the tenants would select their own draperies. He noted that bar-b-ques are planned to be installed in the courtyard areas for tenant use. Mr. Rock Lindlan, 15225 39th Avenue North, stated that he had visited the City to review the development plans. He stated that he enjoys the setting of his townhouse with the nature trails and creek area. It is his opinion that the City has required good site planning in this area. However, he is concerned that the parking for this project is too close to the creek and will adversely affect the natural area; and, that the lighting from the complex will impact the neighboring residences. He stated that if this plan were like the buildings to the north, he would feel comfort- able with the plan. He stated he paid additional money for his property and now will have to share it with large scale buildings looking down on his property diminishing the priv- acy of his home. Chairman Steigerwald inquired what the setback is from Mr. Lindlan's home to the creek. Mr. Lindlan stated his home is set back 60 ft. from the creekside. Sc� Page seven Planning Commission Hinutes January 9, 1986 In response to Chairman Steigerwald, City Engineer Goldberg stated the proposed building is 140 feet and, the parking lot is setback 50 ft. to the property line. Mr. Mahovsky inquired about the types and wattage of the lighting to be used. Mr. Nolan stated the pole standards would be 15 ft., 100 watt, high pressure sodium, amber color. The Commission discussed the floor elevations of Mr. Lindlan's unit. Mr. Nolan stated that in looking at plans you can lose the perspective of the buildings. He stated this is a different site from Creekplace and Summer Creek, as they have a somewhat limited street frontage. He stated they took great pains to place the buildings and parking within the City's requirements. They are requesting no variances and have maximized the visibility and openess of the site. He stated that a project this size must have parking, but the underground parking will eliminate large numbers of cars that would be viewed from the site. It is his opinion this is a very good plan. Mr. Mahovsky inquired about the parking ratio. Mr. Nolan stated the underground parking is one to one. Mr. Mahovsky inquired why the plan would need the amount of surface park- ing proposed. Mr. Nolan stated it meets the City's riyuirimi.i � 15 . The Commission discussed the screening between these proper- ties in reference to Mr. Lindlan's concerns. Chairman Steigerwald stated that because of the distance and the softening effect of the screening it will meet Ordinance re- quirements. Commissioner Stulberg stated that the develop- er's landscape plans to screen the project from other prop- erties uses good screening materials. Mr. Lindlan stated he has looked at 100 such proposals in that he is the former Mayor of Mound, Minnesota. He stated he knows what is ideal and is well aware that the design and plans could better protect the creek. He stated that the parking area will negatively impact the creekside, and this is not a good plan; the buildings are forced to the creekside. Coordinator McConn stated that a part of the site is within the Shoreland Management Area and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reviewed the plans. They have commented that the plans respond to all requirements and satisfy the City's standards. She stated that a Permit will be required from the Watershed District. "­�C 01: . Page eight Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 Mr. Mahovsky inquired if a bond will be required to assure that all the landscaping will be installed. Chairman Steigerwald stated this was correct and the bond is held by the City until the work is complete and the plantings have survived one winter season. Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE Magnus to recommend approval for the Residential Planned Unit Development Final Plan/Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for Stuart Nolan, Stuart Corporation, subject to the conditions as stated in the December 30, 1985 staff re- port and correcting the condition on park dedication as verbally noted by Coordinator McConn. MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO AMEND Stulberg to Amend the Motion to assure that the landscaping treatment on the east side of the northeast parking lot is identical to the landscaping on the west side of the same lot; four additional Colorado Green Spruce, a minimum of 8 ft. in height are to be installed on the east side of the northeast lot. He stated additional conifers would soften the parking area to the neighboring residences. Mr. Lindlan stated that compliance with this will be minimal at best because the tenants of the complex will want a clear view of the creekside; and, that the people in those units deserve a view of the creek just as he does. He stated that to depend on plantings to screen the properties is not feas- ible and there will be little if any compliance. Commissioner Stulberg stated this condition is made so that landscaping on both sides of the site match. It provides a break-up and softening of the view to the parking areas. Roll Call Vote on Amendment. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Mellen, VOTE ON AMENDMENT Nay. MOTION carried. NOTION CARRIED Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION as once Amended. 5 Ayes. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Robert ROBT. WORTHINGTON Worthington, Opus Corporation. Reading of the December 30, OPUS CORPORATION 1985 staff report was waived. LOT DIVISION AND SITE PLAN Mr. Worthington explained the application request and stated AND he concurs with the planning staff report. However, as it SIGN PROGRAM AND relates to the Sign Program and Variance, he differs with VARIANCE (85125) So. , Page nine Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 the recommendation by staff. He stated that by explaining their case he hopes the Commission will make a recommenda- tion contrary to that of staff. He referenced the letter that was prepared to Justify the signage proposal. He explained with a slide presentation how the landscaping treatment and signage would look at the entrances to the business center buildings. Commissioner Plufka confirmed that the signs cannot be read from Highwy 55. Mr. Worthington stated this was not the case, that berminq will hide the identification signs used within the project. Mr. Worthington stated the center is described as high tech; the use is hybrid, with office/office showroom, some light production, and all the buildings will be finished space. He stated that if the Commission does not agree with the plan and recommends Ordinance compliance the hardship would arise from the disruption of the marketing plans they've made. Chairman Steigerwald inquired why this sign program should be different from, as an example, the Northwest Business Campus. Mr. Worthington stated he agrees that this type of development is seen all through the City, but in his opinion their packdye is Superior, Lht buiidiny-s are cleaner looking providing better aesthetics. He stated that he is trying to communicate a trend that will give a much better looking project. Chairman Steigerwald stated his concern about setting a precedent and that it appears the clients for this develop- ment will be similar to those in the Northwest Business Campus where Prudential has utilized wall signage. He in- quired if Mr. Worthington thought there would be a problem of maintenance and snow removal around the proposed signs. Commissioner Plufka stated he thought there was very little difference in what each of these developments were trying to accomplish with tenant identification. He stated it is not a matter of larger signs (in total size) and would be pref- erable and more desirable than the typical signage. He stated he doesn't see that it would be setting precedent when reviewing projects of this size where a complete sign- age program would be submitted for review. Commissioner Stulberg asked what the uniqueness would be to this variance request. Chairman Steigerwald stated that it is a new idea for signage. Commissioner Plufka stated it would not be a bad precedent to consider a signage program, Z 5 a.. Page ten Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 such as this proposal, for a multiple tenant building project. Chairman Steigerwald stated that names on the buildings may not be the only type of signage program that would be acceptable. Mr. Worthington stated that this proposal is for the last of their sites along Highway 55 and they want a good finish to their development. Coordinator McConn stated staff's concern for setting prece- dent and new development proposals straying from the tra- ditional sign programs such as those presented by Trammell Crow Company; Prudential for Northwest Business Campus; and, Carlson Companies. She stated the Commission should be comfortable with their recommendation because they will be seeing these proposals again. Chairman Steigerwald stated if this is approved the City Council may consider amending the Ordinance, especially if variance proposals such as this continue to be reviewed, In response to Chairman Steigerwald, Coordinator McConn ex- plained the Ordinance measurements of sign surface. Chair- man Steigerwald stated he has a problem leaving the bottom space open under the sign, and would limit the sign to 5 112 ft. in height, with a face of 3 ft. x 3 ft. for the actual sign on each side. Mr. Worthington stated as they will be the owners and will manage the property, they are sensitive to the maintenance and the creation of uniformity. It is his opinion that there should be an adjustment made to the Sign Ordinance to allow a conditional permit for a comprehensive sign program for large projects. This would assure the developer can prove the sign program is justified. He stated he realizes that staff's recommendation is based on the Ordinance they have to work with now. Coordinator McConn stated if the Commission finds it approp- riate to approve the Sign Program and Variance, they should include Item No. 4 of the December 30, 1985 staff report that legal covenants be prepared establishing the sign pro- gram for the two separate parcels. Mr. Worthington stated he had no objection to recording such covenants on the property. MOTION by Chairman Steigerwald, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg to recommend approval of the Lot Division, Site Plan, Sign Program and Variance for Opus Corporation subject to the conditions for the Lot Division and Site Plan as Page eleven Planning Commission Minutes January 8, 1986 stated in the December 30, 1985 staff report; and, including the condition for approving the Sign Program and Variance that the size of the sign shall be 5 112 ft. in height, shall be uniform in color, the sign face shall be 3 ft. x 3 ft.. and 2 ft. off the ground. The second condition shall be as worded by staff in the December 30, 1985 staff report regarding legal covenants. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Crain was present and discussed the appointment of a Councilmember and other information from the Council. An'I(N IQMWUT Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. 1�5 \r3 THE BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of December 19, 1985 CALL TO ORDER The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Peter Enck, Thursday, December 19, 1985, 4:05 P.M., at the Minneapolis Golf Club. ROLL CALL: CRYSTAL - Commissioner William Sherburne GOLDEN VALLEY - Commissioner Ed Silberman MEDICINE LAKE - Commissioner Jim Padden MINNEAPOLIS - Commissioner Perry Smith Alternate Commissioner Mary Hoshaw MINNETONKA - Commissioner Don Asmus NEW HOPE - Commissioner Peter Enck PLYMOUTH - Commissioner Fred Moore ROBBINSDALE - Not represented ST. LOUIS PARK - Commissioner Don Rye Alternate Commissioner Jim Grube Counsel: Curt Pearson Engineer: Len Kremer, Barr Engineering Co. Recorder: Elaine Anderson General Mills Representative: John Schevenius APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Mr. Sherburne and seconded by Mr. Asmus that the November 19 minutes be approved. Carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Mr. Silberman presented the financial statements as of December 19, 1985, showing a checking account balance of $64.13, a savings account balance of $52,224.94 and an investment balance of $141,301.30. He moved its approval subject to audit. Seconded by Mr. Asmus and carried unanimously. The budget report was presented for informational purposes only. PRESENTATION OF INVOICES FOR APPROVAL: Mr. Silberman presented the Barr Engineering Co. invoice for the period November 3 through December 14, 1985, for $5,896.22 and moved its approval subject to arithmetical verification. Seconded by Mr. Asmus and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Chairman: 1. Communication from Larry Larson, Auditor. Isb BC Minutes - December 19, 1985 - Page 2 2. Letters of appreciation sent to the mayors of the nine munici- palities for their support of Commission activities and espec- ially for the dedicated support of the Commissioners. A response was received from Mayor Fraser of Minneapolis thanking for the commendations for Messrs. Smith and Hoshaw. 3. Letter from Mr. Fischer of the Corps of Engineers to the effect that apportioned funds are only to be spent on planning and engineering but that they were scheduling construction to begin in July 1986 and were optimistic that remaining issues will be resolved and that construction funds will be available to begin the project. Counsel 1. Mr. Pearson read a letter in which the Minneapolis Park Board had indicated that they see Bassett Creek becoming increasingly important to the Park System particularly where Bassett Creek joins the Mississippi River. Mr. Pearson said he felt that the letter was very positive in terms of cooperation of the Board with the Commission insofar as easements for the Theodore Wirth control structure and inundation area are concerned. 2. Received three copies of model cooperative agreements. Formal negotiations will commence in January 1986. Engineer 1. Had received firmed by the Public Works. tions to Mr. a communication regarding Mr. Dawson being con - Senate as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Chairman Enck will send a letter of congratula- Dawson. 2. Copy of draft letter to Roger Borg of the Federal Highway Ad- ministration requesting advance funding for construction of Third Avenue Distributor tunnel. The letter indicated that the cooperative project between MnDOTT and Bassett Creek would re- sult in a savings of $660,000. There has been a change in the state's position regarding the possibility of using State funds for the Bassett Creek share of the project until Federal funds are received from the Corps of Engineers. Someone from Plan- ning and Programming has suggested that state funding be used and the possibility will be reviewed during the next several weeks. 3. Mr. Kremer briefly discussed status of Corps of Engineers with the Commission. Chairman Enck had written a letter to the Corps pointing out the importance of the construction funds for the project and the need to start construction of the Wirth Park control structure and the Golden Valley Golf Club control structure in the summer of 1986. BC Minutes - December 19, 1985 - Page 3 �- 5b NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed plan for 10 story office building, 2 story parking ramp and 120 apartment units at Site A, Valley Square, the former Reese Greenhouse site. Mr. John Karwacke of Schoell- Madsen was in attendance. The management envelope is 889. There is about 1.6 AF of fill below the management envelope proposed as part of the development and compensating storage is being provided. A sedimentation pond is to be provided for water quality enhancement with a skimming device to prevent floating materials from discharging into the creek. A proposed skimmer is a timber structure. Mr. Kremer indicated that he would like the developer to take a boring to see if there is a good enough foundation to put a manhole between the pond and the creek. In the manhole a weir would be installed to sub- merge the pond outlet. It was noted by one of the Commission- ers that there was no good access of the outlet for maintenance. If the city will want an easement, maintenance will be the city's responsibility. The Commission can't insist on accessibility for access but can recommend it. If there is a submerged outlet, you wouldn't have the same situation but at some point, it will still need cleaning. The manhole will have to be cleaned out too. The developer wants to keep the whole area as natural as possible. It was asked whether Golden Val- ley had a minimum requirement for green space. Mr. Kremer replied that the area below the management envelope will be left for green space. Golden Valley does not have a shoreland ordinance. Upon the engineer's recommendation, it was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Hoshaw that since compensat- ing storage has been provided and the plan is consistent with flood plain, the plan should be approved providing that acces- sibility be provided for maintenance of the control structure and skimming device for the pond and that the final design be approved by the engineering staff. Carried unanimously. 2. Development of a hotel and retreat center at the Northwest Business campus in Plymouth. This is a 22 acre site to be developed by Scanticon. The compensating volume is approximately twice that which is being filled. Discharge in this reach of the creek has been reduced by construction of a control structure at Fernbrooke. Concern was expressed about scour in the channel area. Mr. Kremer recommends that the area of the channel carrying normal flows that will be relocated as part of the plan be riprapped and that some form of erosion control be used around the catch basin at the time of construc- tion. Water quality is being taken care of by a large ponding area. After discussion, Mr. Asmus moved approval with the stipulation that the relocated channel be riprapped and that the final plan has to be approved by the Commission engineering staff and that the recommendations for the silt fence around the catch basin, riprapping and erosion control be carried out. Seconded by Mr. Rye and carried unanimously. BC Minutes - December 19, 1985 - Page 4 OLD BUSINESS 1. Brochure. Two of the previous brochures were distributed. Mr. Asmus asked if we had enough information to use the newspaper style. It was expressed that the smaller one was easier to read. Mr. Silberman said he favored the newspaper style. Upon vote, it was apparent the newspaper style was favored. A draft of the text is being distributed to the Commissioners for re- view as soon as possible. 2. Meeting with Minneapolis Park Board. Mr. Hoshaw indicated that this had been handled. 3. Meeting with Golden Valley. Mr. Kremer said he had tried to set up a meeting with Golden Valley Golf Club to discuss ease- ments for a flood control structure and inundation area. How- ever, the Board is in the process of changing on January 1 and it was felt the meeting should be deferred until after that date. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Hoshaw and seconded by Mr. Moore that the meet- ing adjourn. Chairman Enck adjourned the meeting at 5:05 PM. Elaine Anderson, Recorder W. Peter Enck, Chairman Donald Asmus, Secretary Date: DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO January 14, 1986 James G. Willis, City Manager Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Director Public Safety Annual Report L l�c The Annual Report complete with graphics will again be published in a future issue of Plymouth on Parade. This memo is to provide you with a thumbnail sketch of that future report. Attached to this memo is statistical reports from both the Police and Fire Divisions for the month of December as well as the entire year. Overall, Police Service Calls increased 4% in 1985. An area that increased significantly in 1985 is the category of Theft found in the Class I Reports. The reason for this dramatic increase was due to two primary factors. The first being an increase in car prowls where the object of the theft was radar detectors; and, secondly the increase in shoplifting offenses reported by Holiday Plus. The Class IV Reports showed a sharp increase in Public Nuisance Complaints this year. I do not know the reason for this 22% increase; but, can only speculate that our Community Service Officer Program is very responsive to the publics concerns in this area. The increase in the number of Citations written this year was due primarily to the ban against parking between 2 A.M. and 5 A.M. on city streets. I am extremely pleased with the overall performance of the personnel assigned to the Police Division this past year. We started a Chaplain Program and implemented a Youth Service Officer Position in 1985. Officer Dan Twaddle was recognized as the Officer of the Year and Investigator Niel Nielsen was recognized by North Memorial by giving him a Public Safety Award for his past accomplishments. We also concluded three lengthly and time consuming discipline hearings. Two of those officers that were involved are currently back on the department. We implemented a change in our policy on the investigation of worthless checks and contributed to the establishment of an ordinance on Harassment and State Statutes dealing with child abuse as well as a law on the keeping of a dangerous animal. Also, three additional outdoor warning sirens were approved and the changeover to radio controls for these individual sirens will be implemented in 1986. The number of Fire Calls to private dwellings and apartments increased in 1985. The estimated loss was approximately $100,000. over 1984 figures. The most significant change was in our response to industrial buildings in 1985. We sustained $121,000. worth of damage in 1985 versus the $733,000. worth of damage recorded in 1984. There were twenty fewer calls to W James G. Willis, City Manager Page Two industrial buildings in 1985. An increasing concern of ours has been the number of false alarms that are recorded each year. We are working on each category of buildings that require our response and determining why the false alarms have increased. Hopefully, we will be able to mitigate these false alarms in 1986. A certain level of false alarms may have to be tolerated. In fact, it isn't all bad. Responding to an alarm call provides practice for our personnel in the form of training. In 1985 we hired a replacement in the Fire Prevention Division. There was a re -organization of the Fire Department and the subsequent selection of new officers. A physical stress testing policy was implemented in 1985. We are now in a better position to assess the physical performance of our Firefighters while at the same time meet OSHA standards. I am extremely proud of the Fire Department. They appear to be entering a new phase of development. The personnel who originally started the department have mostly retired now. We have added approximately twenty-five new "faces" to the department. They appear to be a very enthusiastic group of people. The transition into a third Fire Station in 1987 should be facilitated by the additional personnel and the re -organization of the department. RJC/slm Enclosures CLASS I 1984 1985 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MURDER RAPE ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 1 1 3 153 321 780 87 9 0 0 6 140 ( 255 1016 74 7 TOTAL 1984 1,355 TOTAL 1985 1,498 +10.6+; CLASS IT MONTH JANUARY - DECEMBER 1985 COUNTERFEIT JFRAUDj MENT (PROPERTYlVANDALISMIOFF ITUTIONIOFFINARCILINGIFAM/CHILDID.W.I.ILAWI CONDUCT I OTHER r 1984 25 1 116 2 12 496 2 0 1 381 72 1 0 1 10 1 450 71 24 1 350 1985 14 170 0 7 447 1 2 1 0 1 251 98 1 0 1 9 1 416 1 481 38 1 348 TOTAL 1984 1,604 TOTAL 1985 1,620 + 1.1% CLASS III FATAL P RSONAL PROPERTY SNOWMOBILE D L SUICIDE NATURAL ANIMAL ACCIDENT INJURY DAMAGE ACCIDENT DROWNING EMERGENCY SUICIDE ATTEMPTS DEATH BITES FIRES 1984 2 192 711 0 0 601 3 7 17 37 213 1985 i 3 163 735 0 0 681 3 11 18 29 235 TOTAL 1984 1,783 TUfAL 1985 1,878 + 5.3% CLASS IV ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DOMESTICIDETAILIALARMSIPROWLER1 OUTS JAGENCYISERVED IDETAIL IVIOLATIONJINFORMATIONIPERSON IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC. 1984 173 1533 984 1 90 1 1083 390 512 1537 1 49 1198 1 26 214 1 970 1 1501 1985 211 1433 1094 1 76 1 1296 388 337 1496 38 1219 1 20 208 1 1181 1 1613 TOTAL 1984 10,260 CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1984 31.6% TOTAL 1985 1U,610 + 3.4% 1985 31.93 HARZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1984 4,508 1985 4,596 + 2.0% TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS 1984 15,002 NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1984 4,902 1985 6,391 +30.4% 1985 15,608 + 4.01. PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT CLASS I MURDER RAPE ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 1984 0 0 0 18 24 71 6 1 1985 0 0 1 15 11 59 3 0 TOTAL 1984 120 TUTAL 1985 89 -25.8% CLASS II COUNTERFEITIFRAUDI MENT JPROPERTYJVANDALISMJOFF ITUTIONJOFFINARCILING1F 1984 1 16 0 0 30 1 1 0 1 1 5 0 1985 3 6 0 2 27 0 0 2 1 9 0 TOTAL 1984 108 TOTAL 1985 132 +22.2% CLASS III MONTH DECEMBER 1985 CHILDID.W.I.I LAW I CONDUCT 0 38 1 3 0 0 I 43 112 I 5 OTHER -13- 23 J ACCIDENT INJURY DAMAGE ACCIDENT DROWNING EMERGENCY SUICIDE ATTEMPTS DEATH I BITES IFIRE 1984 0 14 72 0 0 52 0 0 2 1 15 1985 0 15 103 0 0 56 2 2 I 0 4 14 TOTAL 1984 156 TOTAL 1985 196 +25.6% CLASS IV 1984 1985 ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC FIREARM SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DOMESTIC DETAIL ALARMS PROWLER OUTS JAGENCYISERVED IDETAIL IVIOLATIONJINFORMATIONIPERSON IFOUNDINUISANCEI MISC. 15 95 86 4 106 1 35 11 130 3 75 2 5 78 93 29 72 97 3 124 1 32 29 185 1 61 2 10 64 97 TOTAL 1984 738 1985 806 + 9.2% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1984 201 1985 214 + 6.5% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1984 563 1985 433 -23.1% CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1984 36.7% 1985 27.8% TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS 1984 1,122 1985 1,223 + 9.0% MONTHLY REPORT TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY MONTHLY JANUARY - DECEMBER 1985 NUMBER 0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001 CONFIRMED FALSE PERMITS ESITMATED 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 2400 CALLS ALARMS TOTAL ISSUED LOSS PRIVATE DWELLINGS 12 5 19 16 31 27 73 37 110 - - $275,450 j APARTMENTS 14 8 17 13 26 20 13 85 98 * 2 26,600 HOTELS AND MOTELS 4 2 4 1 2 3 0 16 16 ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL 0 0 0 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ' 0 0 0 SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 8 9 -- 200 HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS 3 3 21 12 16 6 4 57 61 * 1 400 PENAL INSTITUTIONS 1 1 3 4 8 0 8 -- -- STORES AND OFFICES 2 2 4 6 4 4 5 17 22 - - - - INDUSTRY, MFG. 6 8 15 13 4 6 11 41 52 * 3 12,000 STORAGE IN STRUCTURES 1 1 ! 0 2 2- SPECIAL STRUCTURES 2 1 1 2 i FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES 1 1 0 1 - - - - FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES 1 5 12 12 5 5 35 5 40 - - 46,875 FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES 1 2 1 4 0 4 -- 3,000 FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS 1 1 20 15 7 39 5 44 FIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS 2 1 i 1 1 2 7 4 16 1 17 -- -- I ALL OTHER FIRES 2 3 1 3 3 6 -- I -- MEDICAL AID RESPONSES 2 2 3 1 4 - - - - '*MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS 2 1 1 0 4 4 -- -- MUTUAL AID OR ASSISTANCE 6 1 1 8 0 8 - - - ALL OTHER RESPONSES 5 3 9 8 14 11 40 10 50 - - - - TOTALS 54 42 117 1 110 1 137 98 265 293 558 * 6 $364,525 * NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED SINCE OCTOBER **INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARM TOTALS YEAR TO DATE 1984 CONFIRMED CALLS 277 FALSE ALARMS 254 TOTAL CALLS 531 ESTIMATED LOSS $1,285,030 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY MONTH DECEMBER 19R5 **INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS DECEMBER 1984 CONFIRMED CALLS 23 FALSE ALARMS 25 TOTAL CALLS 48 ESTIMATED LOSS 8621,850 NUMBER OF 0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001 CONFIRMED FALSE PERMITS ESTIMATED 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 2400 CALLS ALARMS TOTAL ISSUED LOSS PRIVATE DWELLINGS 2 3 1 2 6 7 7 14 -- $17,500 APARTMENTS 1 1 1 3 3 1 8 9 HOTELS AND MOTELS 0 0 0 ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL , 0 0 0 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY j 0 0 n - - - - SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 0 0 0 HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS 1 1 1 1 2 PENAL INSTITUTIONS 0 0 0 - - - - STORES AND OFFICES 1 1 0 2 2 - - - - INDUSTRY, MFG. 1 2 2 1 4 5 -- 12,000 STORAGE IN STRUCTURES 0 0 0 i SPECIAL STRUCTURES 0 0 0 - - - FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES 0 0 0 - - - - FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES 1 1 0 1 FIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES 0 0 0 - - - - FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS 0 0 0 - - - - FIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS n 0 0 - - - - ALL OTHER FIRES 1 1 0 1 - - MEDICAL AID RESPONSES 1 1 0 1 **MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS 1 0 1 1 - - - - MUTUAL AID OR ASSISTANCE 0 0 0 - - - - ALL OTHER RESPONSES 0 0 0 - - - - TOTALS 5 4 5 6 7 9 13 1 23 36-- $29,500 **INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS DECEMBER 1984 CONFIRMED CALLS 23 FALSE ALARMS 25 TOTAL CALLS 48 ESTIMATED LOSS 8621,850 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT = -4 MONTH DECEMBER 1985 FIRE FIGHTER PARTICIPATION THIS MONTH/TO DATE FIRE STATION #1 CALLS PERCENT NAME MONTH DATE MONTH DATE NOLTING 17 315 47 73 EVENSON, DAR 28 153 93 **85 EVENSON, DEN 14 154 47 35 I*JACH 15 167 50 42 SHELDON, R. 26 321 87 74 J KUSS 12 231 40 53 SCHARLAU, A 10 143 33 33 WELCH 11 208 37 48 VEFLIN 18 266 60 61 HEBERT, W. 16 337 6n 78 PHILLIPPE 11 137 37 32 JOHNSON, B. 24 35n **83 **81 LINDBERGER 9 141 30 32 FOURNIER 13 138 43 32 SCHARLAU, C. 18 259 60 60 LEUER, D. 16 212 53 49 ELLIOTT, E. 23 300 77 1 69 PLACK 10 179 **37 41 KNUTH 12 107 40 **27 ELLIOTT, S. 15 182 50 42 SCHINDLER 5 78 17 20 LAHTI 16 260 53 60 NOVY - 110 - - *HEBERT, BARB 13 67 **45 51 *HEBERT, DAVID 13 inn 43 55 *SMITH, CARY In 71 1 33 J 42 *Not adjusted for period of time in training. **Adjustment for vacation and excused leave of absence. TOTAL ALARMS THIS MONTH 36 TO DATE 558 FIRE STATION /1 THIS MONTH 30 TO DATE 434 FIRE STATION #2 THIS MONTH 26 TO DATE 409 IRE STATION #2 CALLS PERCENT NAME THIS TO MONTH DATE THIS lu MONTH DATE SCHIEBE 10 148 38 36 BEGIN, R. 17 249 65 61 ARBEITER 11 197 42 48 MARTIN 6 133 23 33 BEGIN, K. 11 163 42 40 BRANYON 11 179 42 48 ERICKSON 4 122 15 30 BULLEN 10 126 38 ORMAN SCHRODEN, T. 11 125 42 L TOMBERS, AL 5 111 19 27 LYMER, RON - 112 i BOHLMAN 8 173 31 46 HFI MAN - 61 - - LUTH 11 196 42 48 TOMBERS, WM. 11 170 42 42 GARRETSON - - - - LEUER, G. 6 287 23 70 BRENNAN 9 166 35 45 FISHER 9 180 35 44 SCOFIELD 22 266 85 65 JULSETH 10 185 38 45 LEUER, K. 11 287 42 70 STARR 12 151 46 40 JAMINSKI 11 142 42 38 ANDERSON,P. 12 149 46 40 ORMAN - 61 - - 'BURKE. DAVID 12 108 46 51 PEW - �V O�3- <, INVEST year end report - 1985 7 INTRUDUCTIUN - This report is an annual summary of the activities of the Investigations Division. In 1985, the Investigations Division was assigned another organization responsibility; Youth Services. Seven personnel now serve in the division: one Sergeant; four criminal investigators; one community relations officer; and, one youth service officer. Community Relations was added in 1984. The additions to this Division have displayed a positive impact on the quality and quantity of service delivery to the citizens of Plymouth. The volumn of cases cleared, and the manner in which they were inves- tigated are evidence of the cooperative relationship that exists within the Division. Our success is also attributed to individual efforts - that went the extra mile. CASE ASSIGNMENTS/CLOSURE: Due to the volumi& of crimes committed and the number of personnel assigned to the investigative function, not all cases can be pursued. Priorities are established through the application of solvability factors, examining the severity of the offense, volum m of current cases, availability of physical and human resources, and time. Emphasis is then placed on assigning cases that display the greatest potential for clearance. The infor- mation gained from those cases is then applied to less productive cases in an effort to increase the over-all number of criminal cases that are successfully closed. Assignments & 1981 to 1985 Clearances -------------- 1 Pon 1650 1500 1368 1350 I * 1303 j 1247 1200 � 1174 1050 945 1103 919 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 SECTION PERSONNEL/TRAINING/HIGHLIGHTS/ACTIVITY: Each investigator is assigned to a geographic district of the City. He is then assigned a variety of general case investigations. However, in an effort to respond more effectively to the unusual crimes that impact dram- atically on the community, each investigator has a special field of expertise for which he is trained. Inv. Way - 6741, East Central Plymouth: Arson, Latent Prints Hostage Negotiation, Child/ Domestic Abuse and Assaults. Inv. Ridgley - 6742, Southwest Plymouth: Sexual/Domestic/Child Abuse and Assaults, Juvenile, Narcotics, Public Speaking, Photography. Inv. Hanvik - 6743, Southeast Plymouth: Economic and, -General Property Crimes, Narcotics, Public Speaking. Inv. Nielsen - 6744, Northern Plymouth: Crime Trend Analysis, Criminal Intelligence, and Property Crimes. In 1985, the investigators have been recognized administratively, and publicly for their efforts in major case investigations, as well as for their other professional contributions. Such as: (1) actions in the Davis residential robbery where a family was terror- ized at gun and knife point; (2) the Vinnie kidnapping involving the abduction of a child to Oklahoma; (3) closure of the Willow Wood and Southwest Plymouth multiple property crime cases; (4) the extra miles and long hours that conclued the Rogholt death investigation; (5) writing and lobbying efforts resulted in the creation of new state statutes, and a City ordinance, as well as holding the line on Child Abuse and Juvenile Code changes. The investigators have also held a variety of leadership offices in County and State professional organizations. The following page displays the case activity between 1984 and 1985. Property crimes are often more difficult than crimes against persons. Personnel working more cases in the later crime group tend to have higher clearance rates. Therefore, it is inappropriate to make com- parisons between individual investigators. 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One focus of his position has been to track, analyze, and advise appropriate personnel of general crime trends within the City. Efforts were made to provide special training in this area in 1985. The immediate results were the contribu- tions he made to the arrest of eight youths and the clearance of several felony property crimes in Southwest and Central Plymouth in August. Also, through individual initiative, he cleared three additional burglaries, and assisted in the successful investigation of a metro area check theft ring. Another objective of Officer Nesbitt's position is to organize neighborhood crime prevention groups, as well as coordinate the scores of community relations presentations put on by himself and others in the department. He's done a commendable job in this regard, and the results of his endeavors are included in this report. Finally, one of Bob's most notable accomplishments related to the death investigation of another policemen. 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Her objective was to participate in the development of a job description and performance evaluation, as well as, the development of activity reporting records for this new position. Simultaniously, she was involved in a training program with Crystal, Minnetonka and Bloomington Police Departments. On her own initiative, she also completed a nine week police skills course, finishing high in her class. The most important function of this position is to develop a liason between the police, schools and youth who come in contact with the police. The objective of this function is to deliver a greater quality of service concerning youth case dispositions. Rather than referring each case to court, avenues of diversion were developed by Mary that address delinquency matters in a more constructive fashion. Using prescribed standards, her work in diversion has been the most commendable aspect of her service over the past year. The results of her efforts can be seen in the following activity report. PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY YOUTH SERVICES JUVENILE CASE DISPOSITIONS April thru December 1985 - CASE ASSIGNMEMENTS - 178 Cases Assigned 269 Juveniles Identified 76 Females 193 Males - OFFENSES - 46 Shoplifting 4E Theft 32 Criminal Damage 5 Neg. Fires 5 Harassing Comm 70 Court 151 Warn & Release 3 Bridge - DISPOSITIONS - 3 Other Mary Uhlig, Youth Service Officer 4 Truancy 32 Runaway 3 Health & Welfare 11 Alcohol Viol. 53 Other 5 Child Protection 6 Counseling 0 SOS Z gam, January 10, 1986 CITY Or PUMOUTR Mr. Douglas Schroeder 5230 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 Subject: Vicksburg Lane Special Assessments Dear Mr. Schroeder: You have contacted Councilmember Maria Vasiliou regarding the special assessments on your property at 5230 Vicksburg Lane. These special assessments were made in 1980 after Vicksburg Lane was improved from a gravel road to a paved bituminous street. You purchased your property in 1981. The total special assessment levied against your property in 1980 was $14,105. This assessment was payable over a ten year period at an interest rate of 8%. With regard to homestead land which had a width greater than 600 feet, the City Council deferred a portion of the assessment. Since your land was 650 feet in width it qualified for the deferrment. The deferrment stated as follows: ...the assessment that applies to the street frontage that exceeds 300 feet in the manner as stated above shall be deferred for a period not to exceed five (5) years, provided however, that if the property is sold, not used by the owner for his homestead, further subdivided during that five year period, the deferred assessment shall become payable in full. In accordance with this deferrment, $7,595 of your original assessment was deferred, but it does accumulate interest at the 8% rate. You began paying on the undeferred portion of the assessment, $6,510, in 1981. In October, 1985 you received a letter from the City's Finance Director, Lloyd Ricker, informing you that the five year period for the deferred assessment had expired and the assessment was now payable. By the terms of the deferral of the assessment it was payable at one time. On November 18, 1985 the City Council considered your deferred assessment along with other deferred assessments expiring at the same time. It was the determination of the City Council that the assessments would not be required to be paid at one time, but to be re -spread over the remainder of the years of the original assessment roll and continuing at the same interest rate. Since the original assessment roll was for ten years and the deferrment was for five years, your deferred assessment has been re -spread over a five year period. 34-00_, PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE ;612) 559-230'' Mr. L. M. Schroeder January 10, 1986 Page Two The five year period for the deferred assessment begins in 1986. The amount of the assessment, which includes the interest which has accumulated during the five year deferred period, is $10,633. The first payment on the assessment is payable with the 1986 taxes. If you have any questions with regard to the original assessment or the deferred assessment, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, V Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: James G. Willis, City Manager Virgil Schneider, Mayor Xity Council Minnesota STATE PLANNING AGENCY January 8, 1985 Mr. David J. Davenport 4200 IDS Center Minneapolis, Mn. 55402 Dear Mr. Davenport: Z=Sb Room 100 Capitol Square Building 550 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Governor Perpich has asked me to respond to your recent letter concerning special levy authorizations for infrastructure replacement reserves. As you know, the present levy limit law provides exemptions for a variety of special levies. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 471.57 authorizes levies for public works reserve funds. As I understand your proposal, that section would be amended to exempt such levies from levy limit laws. I think the real issue here is the appropriateness of levy limits. Because local governments have many special spending needs, it has been necessary to provide for numerous exempt "special levies" for a variety of purposes. The time may be coming when the reasonable thing to do is to eliminate levy limits rather than enact additional special levy exceptions. We will give your proposal serious consideration as it moves through the legislative process. Thanks again for taking the time to share your proposal. Also, I want to commend you for your recently concluded 11 years of public service in Plymouth. Best wishes in your future endeavors. Si rel Si i1ANI WAMURAA Director AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER s- 1sb _ I CITY C� PLYMOUTR January 10, 1986 Mr. Lani Kawamura, Director Minnesota State Planning Agency Room 100, Capitol Square Building 550 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Mr. Kawamura: I am no longer the Mayor of Plymouth and have forwarded your letter of January 8th to Virgil Schneider, Plymouth's new Mayor, with a copy to Jim Willis, our City Manager. I do not disagree at all with your comment that "the real issue here is the appropriateness of levy limits". I have been an advocate of removing levy limits for many years. In setting forth the infrastructure replacement and reserve proposal, however, I presumed that it was not politically realistic to expect that levy limits would be removed and that is why the City approached the proposal through an exemption and the creation of a special levy. I think it would be fair to say if the levy limits were removed has been the City's position. that Plymouth would be delighted or at least historically that In any event, I am delighted that the proposal will be given serious consideration. Please direct any future correspondence you may hie insregard to„this to Mayor Schneider and Jim Willis. SinoerXly', Z, David J. 9 16 venport DJD:cap cc: Mayor Virgil Schneider Mr. Jim Willis I— — 11..�l1-1 , — —,e— n. "..— - r, .... - rf`/' P cc..A9 TCS Cnli`.. .V In rc/ none BILL FRENZEL TMwo Dlsrwrcr, MINNESOTA wASMGTON OTTICEI N 1028 LallowomTN Buua1NG 202_225.2871 QConarog; of the iNniteb 6tatto 34oum;e of 3ftepreotntatibeg ft*Wnatm, 3D.d. 20515 January 7, 1986 The Honorable David J. Davenport Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Dave: MINNESOTA OFF/CE: MAYSETN CNRISTENSEN ROOM 345 8120 PENN AVENUE SOurN BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 58431 8124181-4800 1�,c___, The House of Representatives passed by a voice vote the Ways and Means Commit- tee's Tax Reform Act of 1985 on December 17, 1985. Because of your ongoing interest --and input --in this legislation, I thought you might like a summary of the major changes made by the bill. Your primary concern was with the deductibility of state and local taxes and tax- exempt bonds. As you know, the full deductibility of state and local taxes was retained. However, major changes were made in the area of tax-exempt municipal bonds. The House agreed to define bonds as nongovernmental if an amount in excess of the lesser of 10 percent or $10 million were used in a trade or business of any person other than a governmental unit; or 5 percent or $5 million were used to make loans to a person other than a governmental unit. The following nongovernmental activities currently eligible to be financed with tax- exempt bonds under present law would no longer be eligible: sports facilities, con- vention or trade show facilities, parking facilities (except airport public parking), facilities for the local furnishing of gas and electricity by investor owned utilities, district heating or cooling facilities, air or water pollution control facilities and industrial parks. The volume limitation would be subject to an annual limitation to the greater of $200 million or $175 per capita (reduced to $125 per capita beginning in 1988). Tax increment financing bonds would be grandfathered if issued before January 1, 1986. Those issued after December 31, 1985 would be subject to the tightening rules contained in the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984. The House also tightened restrictions on Industrial Development Bonds and the arbitrage restrictions. It is clear --as you have made me well aware --that these changes will have drastic ramifications on local governments. -2- I am not pleased with the Tax Reform Act of 1985. In my opinion the process shifted from policy considerations to political backscratching months ago. I began this process hoping that we could come up with a bill that would truly encourage fairness, simplicity and growth. Unfortunately, the Ways and Means Committee abandoned those criteria long ago. I have valued your input throughout this difficult process, and will look forward to your continued good counsel. If you have specific questions regarding aspects of the Tax Reform Bill, please let me know. Best regards, Bill Frenzel Member of Congress BF:do Enclosures BILL FRENZEL TMRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA WASHINGTON OFFICE: 1020 LoNGwoRTm BUILDING 202_225-2871 Conam;!5 of the 'i'""niteb *tate gouge of Repretentatibeg WaWn&tT, 3D.C. 20515 CONGRESSMAN BILL FRENZEL MINNESOTA OFFICE: M AYSETH CHRISTENSEN Room 345 8120 PENN AVENUE SovTH BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55431 612-881-4600 (SQ__' SUMMARY OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1985 (H.R. 3838) DECEMBER, 1985 Individuals Rate schedules Joint returns 15% -- $0 - 22,500 25% -- $22,500 - 43,000 35% -- $43,000 - 100,000 38% -- Over $100,000 Head of Household 15% -- $0 - 16,000 25% -- $16,000 - 34,000 35% -- $34,000 - 75,000 38% -- Over $75,000 Unmarried Individuals 15% -- $0 - 12,500 25% -- $12,500 - 30,000 35% -- $30,000 - $60,000 38% -- Over $60,000 Married/Filing Separately 15% -- $0 - 11,250 25% -- $11,250 - 21,500 35% -- $21,500 - 50,000 38% -- Over $50,000 The taxable income amounts in the rate schedules will be indexed for inflation beginning in 1987. Personal Exemption The personal exemption for yourself, spouse and dependents is $2,000 for non -itemizers; $1,500 for itemizers. Zero bracket amount The current -law zero bracket amount is replaced with a standard deduction of: $2,950 for singles; $4,800 for those filing jointly; and $4,200 for head of household. Two -earner deduction The deduction for two -earner married couples would be repealed. Earned income credit The maximum credit would be increased to $700 maximum. Child care expenses The credit for child care expenses would be allowed for a maximum of $2,400. Employer-provided fringe benefits Current law would be retained. Traditional employer-provided fringe benefits would not be included in income. The $50,000 exclusion for life insurance is continued, legal services, education assistance extended through 1987; and a $5,000 cap is placed on the credit for dependent care. THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MA_F W17t1 Nc!:YGI t.0 F113ERS -2- Wage replacement All unemployment compensation income would be treated as taxable income. Current law is retained for workers' compensation. Itemized deductions The deduction for state and local income, property and sales taxes would be retained. Contributions for itemizers would be deductible. Non -itemizers would only be able to deduct their contributions to charitable organizations to the extent they exceed $100. Interest would be deductible for principal residences and second homes. Personal interest deductibility is limited to $10,000 for individuals ($20,000 joint filers) plus net investment interest. The cap includes limited partnership interest. Retirement Savings Individual Retirement Account limit remains at $2,000. A spousal IRA of $250 would be allowed. The annual deferred limit for 401(k) plans would be reduced from $30,000 to $7,000. The amount put into a 401(k) would be reduced by the amount placed in an IRA. Trusts and Estates The unearned income of children under 14 years of age would be taxed at the parent's rate. A flat generation skipping transfer tax of 55% would be imposed, dropping to 50% in 1988. Direct transfers would be taxed. Business and entertainment expenses Business meals and entertainment expenses would no longer be fully de- ductible. 80% of expenses deductible. Minimum Tax The rate would be increased to 25% (from 20%) with additional preferences including tax-exempt interest on non-governmental bonds, losses from passive investments and untaxed appreciation of property contributed to charities. Capital Gains The current -law 60% exclusion would be reduced to 50% for individuals in 1986; 42% exclusion thereafter. This would create a 22% effective rate. Corporate Provisions Corporate Tax Rate The top corporate rate would be 36%, graduated for small businesses as follows: 15% -- Taxable income of $50,000 25% -- Over $50,000 but not over $75,000 36% -- Over $75,000. The graduated tax rates are effective for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 1986. Depreciation A new cost recovery system with 10 asset classes, ranging from 3 to 30 years; 200% declining balance for classes 1 - 9; straight-line deductions for class 10; partial indexing after 1987. Investment Tax Credit The investment tax credit would be repealed. The credit for qualified rehabilitation would be reduced to 10% for non -historic structures and 20% for historic buildings. Energy credits Business and residential solar credits, business renewable geothermal credits will be extended for three years. All other credits would expire at the end of 1985 as scheduled under current law. Targeted Jobs Tax Credit The eligible credit would be reduced from $3,000 to $2,400 for the first year. The credit would be unavailable for second -year wages. Research and Development The credit is reduced to 20% for qualified costs. The definition of qualified costs would be tightened to include only pure research expenditures. Possessions tax credit The credit is retained; active trade or business test and cost-sharing payment rules are tightened. Foreign Tax Credit Limitations Separate limits for passive, financial and shipping income are imposed. New comparability rules are required for in -lieu -of taxes. Corporate Capital Gains The lower capital gains rate for corporations is repealed. Capital gains would be treated as ordinary income. Inventory Accounting The cash method of accounting would be disallowed for taxpayers with more than $5 million in gross receipts, but professionals would be exempt - Uniform rules are imposed requiring capitalization of most costs. The completed contract method would be replaced with the percentage of completion method for most taxpayers. 9 c_ -4- Installment Sales No deferral would be allowed if receivables are pledged. Bad Debt Reserve Deduction The bad debt reserve deduction is repealed. Oil Industry The percentage depletion method is phased out over three years, with stripper and royalty -owner exception. Intangible drilling costs would bE expensed for costs prior to production casing installation. The windfall profits tax will phase out in 1991 as under current law. Financial Institutions The special bad debt deduction would be repealed. Banks with assets of less than $500 million would retain current law. Thrift institution bad debt reserve rules are tightened. The deduction for interest to carry tax-exempt bonds is repealed. Credit unions retain their tax-exempt status. Insurance Companies The inside build up on life insurance and annuity income will continue to be deferred. The life insurance reserve deduction and the special life insurance deductions are retained. The property -casualty reserve deductions are retained, but 20 percent of unearned premium reserves must be included in income annually; a portion of tax-exempt bond interest is included in income and a special minimum tax takes effect in 1988. The deduction for additions to protect against losses is repealed. Municipal Bonds Limits are imposed on projects funded by private -purpose bonds; volume caps are reduced to $175 in 1986 and $125 in 1987; the types of bonds under the caps are expanded, including small -issue IDBs, mortgage revenue bonds. New arbitrage restrictions are imposed. Corporate Minimum Tax The current law add-on tax is replaced with an alternative tax with a 25 percent rate. New preferences include non-governmental tax-exempt bond interest and Foreign Sales Corporation (FSC) income. Net Operating Losses The 1976 rules are replaced with one provision for stock purchases; tax free reorganizations. Parent firms may absorb NOLs at rate based on long-term tax exempt bond rate. General Utilities Doctrine The General Utilities Doctrine is repealed. BILL FRENZEL TMao DISTRKT, MINNEWTA wApONOTON OFFICE: 1117:{ LOHOwORTN Bu1L01Ns 202-225-2871 Cottgr ;l g of the N"niteb Otate.0 jbouoe of Reprezentatibeg Magbin&n, 3O.C. 20515 December 1985 STATEMENT. OF CONGRESSMAN BILL FRENZEL ON EFFECTIVE DATES OF TAX REFORM BILL MINNESOTA OFFICE: MATlETN CNRISTENSEN Room 348 8120 PENN AVENUE SourN BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA S5431 612-881-4600 = FS c1 In response to questions concerning the effective dates in the House -passed Tax Reform bill, the only real answer is that there is no certainty. Last night after passing a bill with effective dates ranging from September 25, 1985 to January 1, 1986, to July 1, 1986, and beyond, the House passed a Resolution referring to those dates. It directed senior legislative tax writers to issue a statement on important effective dates so that producers, consumers, investors, and all economic decision makers would have guidance. Unfortunately, the Resolution has no real authority. Its force and effect are important only insofar as people believe in it. It may give you a clue, but it gives no safe harbor. Rostenkowski, Dole, et al, will proably make the statement referred to in the Resolution. It will be their best guess as to final effective dates should a Tax Reform bill ever be passed. It will be the best information available, but it won't be guaranteed. As usual, citizens are advised to consult all legal and tax advisors and planners before making significant economic decisions, particularly those with major tax considerations. %Q:l CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: January 10, 1986 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Traffic Signal Phasing on Highway 55 Attached is a copy of a letter I received from Bill Crawford concerning requested changes in the traffic signal phasing on Highway 55. I believe the letter is self explanatory. Please let me know if you would like to pursue this matter any further. I do not think we will have any success with MnDOT. Fred G. Moore, P.E. FGM:kh Attachment: Letter Minnesota Departi-nem of Trarlsportation District 5 2055 No. LilaC Golden Valiey, December 27, 1985 Drive Nlinnesola 55422 Mr. Fred Moore, Public Works Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Traffic Signals on T.H. 55 �ye Dear Mr.4re: "•//" t Thank you for your letter of November 22 regarding the traffic signals on T.H. 55. During the winter months, section is analyzing the traffic movements and volumes and will make any necessary adjustments. = - ( i?�, � !*��1NESpT4 D �ei_>x�xx 593-8403 timing of the the traffic on this roadway You also request in your letter that we modify the signal phasing which now provides protected left turns from channelized turn lanes, to a phasing that would allow left turns during the same time that the mainline has a green light. This would, as you suggest, reduce delays to those turning vehicles which now must wait through the signal cycle until their phase comes up rather than finding gaps in oncoming traffic. However, if has been our experience that inter- sections using premissive left turns have a higher accident rate - in fact, we have converted several intersections from permissive left turns to protected left turns within the past year because of accident problems. The high speeds on T.H. 55 would likely mean that those accidents that did occur would be severe. To reduce some of these conflicts, you further suggest that the turn lane have a "protected left turn" phase during peak hours and a "per- missive left turn" phase during off-peak hours. We feel that this would confuse the motorist and tend to further increase the accident potential. Because the present phasing is safer, we feel that we must continue to use protected left turns. If you have further comments or questions, please call me or Charles Hudrlik, the district signal engineer, at 593-8543. Sinc ly, Craw ord, P.E. „O', District Engineer ry 46 Sw v � An Equal Opportunity Employer c- Z- e.-, January 14, 1986 Mrs. Elmer M. Rusten 18420 - 8th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mrs. Rusten: CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ Thank you for your letter dated January 8, 1986. In your letter you encourage the Council to preserve much of the wetlands included in the proposed Ivy Park development and throughout Plymouth so that wildlife can continue to survive and be enjoyed, and that the quality of our underground water will be protected. I wholeheartedly support your objectives to protect wildlife and natural habitats in our community. I, and members of the Council, believe that one of the most attractive aspects of Plymouth is the balancing of the rural natural surroundings in an urban community of nearly 39,000 persons. The Council's role with respect to Ivy Park is to review the proposed development in light of City ordinances and requirements. In doing so, we must balance the rights of the landowner to develop his property in Plymouth within ordinance requirements against the rights of residents in the vicinity of the proposed development to the enjoyment of their property. In performing this function, I can assure you that the Council is sensitive to the issues you raise. For your information, we have entered your letter into the Environmental Impact Statement record as required by law. I encourage you to attend the February 3 meeting at which this petition is likely to be discussed by the City Council. To confirm that this item is on that agenda, I suggest that you call Laurie Houk at 559-2800 on January 30 or 31. Yours very truly, ./4�4,>c Virgil Schneider Mayor VS:jm cc: City Council Planning file 41- f 0000, �e•1/ me ir bol' 3100 PLYMOUTH SOUL=YARD PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE 5121 559-2800 January he :-oL.. • -l;T.;ouI nescta 34 -CC r?y>=:,Fth.Jvd. re: Ivy mar-: II T l ilct'. tt2, ::; 55'117 year ._r. _: r I am: ar` tiny to urge the Council to preserve s .;ucn of the :wetlands as possible, not only its ti2e Ivy Pard area but in all so that (1) wf-ldlife cora continue t3 survive on3 De s . o gid, w.,3 (2) t�;e quality of our underground water will tie protected. =re encloced quotes from conservation mag _nes briefl- point -.ip t1he ;rent value of ��re.tl a._;c s. ::ay I sil - -'est thwt �rcu carp:' �11;;� consider their assets before detemnining to destroy t:e� ghat "'Je? t, is n vile eyes of t'i;e behal,3ern i9 .atrais::. in re-ard to wetlands. One sees .zn u "1;; :7 t':==' e, =:o t'ier sees the ��ea-aty of c- c� ; of wa•terfo:al ana birds, the srtvanta.`c of -ure water t; _t ts teo,'- give:; .ro_�-?er of - .- nat--are ^- d=-'1' t_ t oster_ty fDr a �1 �L) -e .i r^es _.is t be - resLrved. �ATURAL RESC:;RCES v1UST BE Pi—,ESERVED Audubon Magazine, May 1983 states: Until recently, wetlands were commonly regarded as wastelands. It is one of the triumphs of environmental education that much of the American public now appreciates wetlands for the valuable assets they pre: essential habitat for birds and fish and other wildlife, natural flood -control and water -purification agents, recharge areas for underground water --in short, natural resour ces that must be preserved. June 1983 Audubon Action states: Wetlands filter pollutants, restrain floods, purify sewage and help recharge aquifers. It also reports that a Louis Harris poll found that 83% of the people interviewed favor wetland protection. Minnesota Volunteer Septesber-October 1972 in an article "Why We Worry About Wetlands" page 32 states: To understand how wetlands protect water quality, we must stogy looking at them as isolated, individual units. We must cast aside the "tunnel vision" that has made it possible to drain and fill thousands of indivdual marshes in ou* stqte and nation. We must recognize that each wetland is part of a larger hydrologic system --and all are sur face expressions of the hydrology, geology, climate and man's uses of a given area. Same article reports in part recommendations of a study on the value of wetlands in protecting water quality by the University of Minnesota Limnological Research Center: The report recommends that wetlands in the Minnetonka watershed be preserved in its natural state. it further recommends that construction of storm sewers be minimized, and that runoff water be allowed to follow natural drainage patterns. Minneapolis Tribune May 28, 1978 editorial - after listing the immense value of wet- lands states: Some people find the urge to drain such lands irresistible. But when they do, the damage is usually irreversible. STATE OF MINNESOTA HENNEPIN COUNTY COURT GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA SS487 CHAMBERS SHERYL RAMSTAD HVASS JUDGE Mayor Virgil Schneider City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Virgil: January 15, 1986 Thank you for your kind letter of January 13, 1986, which I received today. It was indeed a special honor for me to have been invited to administer your oath. I was also pleased to administer the oaths to Maria and Jerry at the City Council meeting. Thank you for including me in this very special event. I arrived home from Chicago to receive your lovely plant, and was touched by your thoughtfulness. It looks beautiful in our home and serves as a reminder of the honor it was for me to participate in your swearing in ceremony. My very best wishes to you for a most fulfilling term in office. Thank you again. Warmest regards, 0114 SheUjl Ramstad Hvass SRH:ms