HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-04-1986April 3, 1986
Donald G. Holmquist
President
Northwest Utility Marketing, Inc.
14701 Pioneer Trail
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Sir:
This is to verify that we have received the complaint you filed by
mail on March 29, 1986, and to advise you that an investigation has
been initiated.
The Plymouth Police Department, in order to maintain it's current
high standards of service and positive relations with the community
it serves, invites constructive criticism of it's programs, personnel,
and service.
All citizen complaints alleging misconduct by a member of the Police
Department are investigated by supervisory officers. Complaints
alleging serious misconduct are investigated by the department's
Internal Affairs Unit. During the investigation, the complainant,
officer(s) and all witnesses are interviewed and, where appropriate,
physical evidence is examined.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigating supervisor
will notify the complainant of the results of the investigation. When
an investigation discloses misconduct on the part of a member of the
department, the complainant is advised that disciplinary action has
been taken.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Carlquist
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Mel Solberg
Lieutenant
cc: Virgil Schneider, Mayor
James G. Willis, City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
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March 29,1986
Mr. Virgil A. Schneider
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Sir,
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NORTHWEST UTILITY MARKETING, IN(
14701 PIONEER TRAIL
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
TELEPHONE (812) 944-2414
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I was issued a citation by your employee, badge
number 14 on March 27,1986 at 8:18 p.m..
Badge number 14's attitude and actions were dis-
courteous, intimidating, argumentative and a
discredit to the law enforcement profession and
the public he serves.
Sincerely,
Donald G Holmquist
President
cc:
Mr. Richard Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
Pat Neils
3890 N. Orleans Lane
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Pat:
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
7323 - 58th Avenue No. Crystal, MN 55428
(612) 536-0327
March 21, 1986,
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Please accept this letter of appreciation for your services to the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council on the behalf of the Executive
Board. Your input and willingness to give of your time and expertise in
human services proved invaluable to the Council during your term as re-
presentative of the City of Plymouth. Especially appreciated is your
service as the Executive Board Vice -Chairperson and as a member of the
Personnel Committee.
Best wishes to you Pat, as you pursue your personal and community
commitments in the future. We shall miss your "official" affiliation
with the Human Services Council, but do look forward to continued con-
tact with you.
Sin6erel
y;
Daniel Do ahue, Chairperson
NWHHSC
cc: Tames Willis, City Manager ✓
cc: Virgil Schneider, Mayor
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CITYOF
PUMOUTR
March 31, 1986
Mr. Bill Milkes
2745 Everest Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear : e,1/
Thank you for submitting an application for appointment to the Board of Zoninq
Adjustment and Appeals. The Council did conduct interviews on March 24 and
selected the individual who best meets Plymouth's needs and qualifications for
the Board.
At the present time the Council is in the process of investigating the
necessity and funding source for additio,^.al fire protection in the southwest
portion of the City. A task force will be formed to address this issue. If
you would like to serve on this task force, please contact Laurie Houk. In
any event, your application will be kept on file and you will be contacted if
a vacancy occurs on a commission.
Thank you for your time and interest in the City of Plymouth.
Your very truly,
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Virgil
Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
March 27, 1986
Dr. Reddy Manukonda
2675 Weston Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Dr. Manukonda:
Thank you for taking the opportunity to interview with the Council for the
Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals appointment. After a thorough analysis
of applications, together with the interview, we have selected the individual
who best meets Plymouth's needs and qualifications for the Board.
At the present time the Council is in the process of investigating the
.necessit' and funding source for additional fire protection in the southwest
portion of the City. A task force will be formed to address this issue. If
you would like to serve on this task force, please contact Laurie Houk. In
any event, your application will be kept on file and you will be contacted if
a vacancy occurs on a commission.
Thank you for your time and interest in the City of Plymouth.
Your very truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY O�
PLYMOUTR
March 27, 1986
Mr. Ken Anderson
2500 Nathan Lane, Apt. 209
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Let me be the first to congratulate you on your appointment to the Plymouth
Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. You were selected from among five
well-qualified candidates. I and members of the City Council are pleased that
you have expressed an interest in serving on this important City board. Al
Cottingham of our Planning Department will be in contact with you within the
next week to provide you with materials and information about the Board. I
would expect that you would Join the Board at their next meeting on Tuesday,
April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Center Council Chambers.
Attached is the City's policy establishing a Code of Ethics for board and
commission members. Along with that is a disclosure form which should be
completed and returned to Laurie Houk, City Clerk.
Once again, congratulations on your appointment and welcome aboard!
Yours very truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
cc: Al Cottingham
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL CENTERS
SOUTH CAMPUS / 9200 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE, EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA 55344 ! (612) 944-2222
March 31, 1986
Plymouth Fire Department
Attn: Chief Robinson
4300 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Chief Robinson,
I would like to thank you and your department for the use of
your station for our practical exam on the 22nd. It is an
ideal location for the exam. I would like to thank Jim
Arbeiter and his men for all the help they gave us at the
exam. They conducted themselves in a very professional
manner. It is because of departments such as yours that it
is possible for us to keep our costs to a minimum. We can
then pass the savings on to you. Again, thank you for all
your help.
Sincerely yours,
Don Beckering
Fire Training Coordinator
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JOINT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.287 • ACCREDITED BY THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION
MISSION FARMS NURSING HOME, INC.
3401 MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD / MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55441
March 27, 1985
Scott Hovet, CAE
City Assessor, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Scott:
We are indebted to you for taking the time to meet with our task force
on long-range planning for the Mission Farms Nursing Home.
You were generous in providing assessment valuation figures for our
entire campus and its buildings. tie profited from your personal comments
and opinions and were delighted to hear of the historical society's
book on the Mission and to be able to have copies made of your file
photos.
Many, many thanks.
Sincerely,/
�J
Vik Ronningen
Director of the Board
April 2, 1986
Richard Carlquist, Chief
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd_
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Chief:
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Memorial
Medical
Center
3300 Oakdale North
Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422
6121520-5200
As you are aware on 3/19-86 four of your officers responded
to a near drowning incident at Medicine Lake. In rendering
assistance to other rescue personnel, your officers
fulfilled and went beyond their responsibilities as police
officers to save the life of one Mr. Fred Addis.
After hanging on to the ice for over one-half hour, Officers
Karen Forslund, Joel Franz, Bob Levens and Tom Dahl
arrived on the scene and assisted Plymouth firefighters
along with North Paramedics in the successful rescue of
this 72 year old man. Information we received was that
if it hadn't been fcr Karen Forslund and Joel Franz, who
pushed an aluminum boat out to the incident area, the final
outcome may have been significantly different. We. at North
Memorial Medical Center are honored to be able to recognize
these Plymouth Officers as playing a significant role in
the successful resolution of the Medicine Lake situation.
Their actions should be recognized as a credit to the city
of Plymouth and the people they serve.
Resp tfully,
Douglas E. o penrath.
Public Safety Liaison -- --- -
CC,. G.P.. Lilja, M.D.
Mayor David J. Davenport
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We at North Memorial Medical Center are honored for the
opportunity to be able to recognize these firefighters
as a credit to the City of Plymouth and the citizens
they serve.
Respectfully,
Douglas E. Hoppenrath
Public Safety Liaison
cc: G. P. Lilja, M.D.
Mayor David J. Davenport
April 2, 1986
Chief Lyle Robinson
Plymouth Fire Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Chief:
North
Memorial
Medical
Center
3300 Oakdale North
Robbinsdale, Minnesota 5542
612/520-5200
At approximately 0930 on 3/19/86, several of your fire personnel
responded to a call of"one through the ice" at Medicine
Lake. As is their responsibility they responded, surveyed
the situation and reacted appropriately. We expect this
of our Emergency Response personnel and indeed take it
for granted. As stated they did their job, but indeed went
above and beyond the call of duty in attempts to rescue
a 72 year old male from drowning. After being in the
water for over � hour Mr. Fred Addis was rescued by Plymouth
Firefighters with the assistance of the Plymouth Police
and Paramedics from North Memorial. Listed below are those
firefighters that responded to this call.
Capt. Chuck Veflin
Cary Smith
William Herbert
Don Welch
Chuck Scharlav
Dwan Elliott
Brad Johnson
Mel Scofield
I wish to call your special attention to three of these individuals
who in this process did physically reach Mr. Addis and hung
on to him as the ice they were on gave way plunging them
into the frigid water as well In their determination,
dedication to duty and at personal risk to themselves, held
their human life line intact. This action gave assisting
rescuers a solid line of recovery to the victim as well
as all firefighters involved. Recognition for all of your
responding fire personnel is appropriate, but special attention
must be given to William Herbert, Cary Smith, and Capt.
Chuck Veflin for their actions which were indeed critical in
saving the life of Mr. Addis.
April 2, 1986
North
Memorial
Medical
Center
3300 Oakdale North
Robbinsdale, Minnesota 554
6121520-5200
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David J. Davenport, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Davenport:
Enclosed you will find letters to Chief Carlquist
and Chief Robinson dealing with a near drowning
situation which occurred on 3/19/86.
As you will see by these letters, we at North Memorial
are honored to be able to site these Public Safety
people for an exceptional job in the safety and
protection of the people of Plymouth. On behalf of
the Administration of North Memorial Medical Center,
we commend you and the city for having such an
effective rescue response team.
Sincerely,
44"� y`'
Doug 1i E. Hoppenrath
Public Safety Liaison
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3646 Humboldt Avenue 1 522-3966
BILL HEIBERT FIRE DEPARTMENT, CARS` SMITH,- FIRE DEPARTMENT,
CHUCK VEFLIN, FIRE DEPARTMENT, JOEL FRANZ, POLICE, KAREN
FORSLUND, POLICE DEPARTMENT
Received a call from radio indicating a party through the ice on Medicine Lake. Myself and
Officer Dahl responded from Highway 55 and Fernbrook Lane. Upon arriving on the scene, we
were met by an unidentified older party who indicated that his friends were through the ice
Approximately three to four hundred feet from shore we ran along the shoreline and I found
fishing boat belonging to a resident and cut it free. Officer Dahl assisted me in riding t
boat. A north paramedic and myself started taking the boat out to the victim at that time
could see one victim still in the water and one victim had crawled out and was laying on th
ice. As we neared the victim with the boat, we had fire personnel nearing him also with a
Bill Heibert from the Plymouth Fire Department was at the end of the ladder and he was push
towards the victim. He was able to get a hook on him and eventually an am, We started to
the ladder back and the ice kept breaking. As we tried to get better footings to pull, myst
and another firemen went into: the water. This put Hill Heibert who was on the end, into th
water as well: Cary Smith was able to stay on the ice. It is unknown at this time who, ass
the other fireman as I was able to roll on top of Mr. Smith and out and we had the boat near
end of the ladder at that time.
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dunking both the victim and the fireman and the grip was lost on hien. The victim sank unde
the water and within a few seconds did come up to the surface, was grabbed and pulled into
boat. THe fireman was pulled off the ice by use of the ladder. Anther fisherman were gott
off the ice as well. Victim #2 was able to stand and walk towards the boat. North Air Car
transported victim #1 to the hospital. North ground ambulance crew took care of victim #2
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IF VICTIM IS 73 YOA IF
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#2 Dale Bates
FINDINGS, DISPOSITION OR LOSS
RESCUE PERSONNEL THAT GOT WET:
HOME ADDRESS HOME PHONE
3646 Humboldt Avenue 1 522-3966
BILL HEIBERT FIRE DEPARTMENT, CARS` SMITH,- FIRE DEPARTMENT,
CHUCK VEFLIN, FIRE DEPARTMENT, JOEL FRANZ, POLICE, KAREN
FORSLUND, POLICE DEPARTMENT
Received a call from radio indicating a party through the ice on Medicine Lake. Myself and
Officer Dahl responded from Highway 55 and Fernbrook Lane. Upon arriving on the scene, we
were met by an unidentified older party who indicated that his friends were through the ice
Approximately three to four hundred feet from shore we ran along the shoreline and I found
fishing boat belonging to a resident and cut it free. Officer Dahl assisted me in riding t
boat. A north paramedic and myself started taking the boat out to the victim at that time
could see one victim still in the water and one victim had crawled out and was laying on th
ice. As we neared the victim with the boat, we had fire personnel nearing him also with a
Bill Heibert from the Plymouth Fire Department was at the end of the ladder and he was push
towards the victim. He was able to get a hook on him and eventually an am, We started to
the ladder back and the ice kept breaking. As we tried to get better footings to pull, myst
and another firemen went into: the water. This put Hill Heibert who was on the end, into th
water as well: Cary Smith was able to stay on the ice. It is unknown at this time who, ass
the other fireman as I was able to roll on top of Mr. Smith and out and we had the boat near
end of the ladder at that time.
North paramedicras inside of the boat and he reached for the victim as the ladder slipped
dunking both the victim and the fireman and the grip was lost on hien. The victim sank unde
the water and within a few seconds did come up to the surface, was grabbed and pulled into
boat. THe fireman was pulled off the ice by use of the ladder. Anther fisherman were gott
off the ice as well. Victim #2 was able to stand and walk towards the boat. North Air Car
transported victim #1 to the hospital. North ground ambulance crew took care of victim #2
Ucsw%19"$the fireman. Franz had fallen through the ice twice in his attempt to get to our
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 26, 1986
TO: Brad Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief
FROM: Chuck Veflin, Fire Captain
SUBJECT RESCUE ON MEDICINE LAKE MARCH 25, 1986
In regard to the rescue of the men through the ice on Medicine Lake
March 25, 1986 1 would like to commend Firefighters Bill Hebert and
Cary Smith, and Police Officers Karen Forslund and Joel Franz in the
immediate rescue operation. These people did a tremendous job. After
falling through the ice themselves, they kept control and completed
the rescue.
I would like to thank Lieutenant Chuck Scharlau, and Firefighters Dwan
Elliott, Don Welch and Stan Scofield, and all other members of the
Plymouth Police and Fire Departments who assisted.
Thank you also to the people from North Memorial Medical Center.
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cc; Lyle C. Robinson, Fire Chief
Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Director
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 26, 1986
TO: Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Director
Lyle C. Robinson, Fire Chief
FROM: Brad Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief
SUBJECT RESCUE ON MEDICINE LAKE MARCH 25, 1986
In regard to the rescue of the men through the ice on Medicine Lake
March 25, 1986 1 wish to commend all the people involved in the way
they handled the situation and worked together.
I would like special recognition to go the following: the North Memorial
personnel, and especially to Fire Captain Chuck Veflin, Firefighters
Cary Smith and Bill Hebert, and Police Officers Karen Forslund and Joel
Franz, all of whom took a swim to accomplish the rescue. Recognition
should also go to their back-up crew: Fire Lieutenants Chuck Scharlau,
Dwan Elliott, Stan Scofield, and Firefighter Don Welch.
A job well done!!
BJ: Iv
There is no doubt in my mind that teamwork saved us all. In particular, 1
would like to say that Bill most definitely saved the victim's life. He was
very cool headed and heroic. Carey helped save me, Bill and the victim by
hanging on and not panicking. Tim was instrumental in saving Chuck and the
victim. Officer Franz, after going through twice, still pushed forward,
attempting to reach us and assist. A lesser person would have decided to
quit.
My purpose of this memo is to apprise you of the situation, and let you know
what a fantastic job these rescuers did. To say they are heroes just
doesn't seem enough. They remained calm and performed so extremely well,
even in the face of danger. I can't express adequately how proud I am of
these people, and in particular Bill and Carey. They deserve recognition
of the highest order for their rescue participation today.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 26, 1986
TO: Chief Richard Carlquist, Chief Lyle Robinson
FROM: Officer Karen Forslund
SUBJECT Medicine Lake Rescue
On March 25, 1986, members of the Plymouth police and fire departments
responded to Medicine Lake for a rescue attempt for two ice fishermen
that went through the ice.
Upon my arrival I was able to appropriate a boat from a lake resident.
Tim Shaeffer with North Memorial Ambulance service and I started out to
the victims with it. I had called for assistance from the fire department.
Chuck Veflin, Carey Smith and Bill Hebert met us out on the ice.with a
ladder. Bill was put at the head of the ladder. Carey, Chuck and mysQlf
were at the base, feeding the ladder. Bill was able to reach the victim
and to hang onto him. As we started to pull, the ice kept breaking and we
were not able to pull the victim out. Still, Bill hung on.
14e ,,ere haying a nraat diffiriilty getting traction to pull the ladder.
Officer Franz responding to my request started out to help and fell through
the ice. Luckily, he was able to save himself and get out and continue
toward us. We continued to pull the ladder. Chuck was to my right and went
through the ice. A mili-second later, I did too. Carey hung onto the ladder
but the loss of weight tipped the head of the ladder, submerging Bill and the
victim. I saw pure panic on Bill's face as he surfaced and still he hung onto
the victim. Carey remained calm and tried to settle the ladder as I was
clinging to him. He advised me to crawl over him, even though we both knew
the extra weight on him might plunge him in as well. This feat was accomplished
without incident. Tim Shaeffer, inside the boat, helped Chuck and grabbed Bill
as well. Officer Franz in his effort to further assist once more went through
the ice. He again was able to save himself.
At that point the ladder was of little use and Bill grabbed the boat, still
hanging onto the victim. At that point, his grip was lost and the victim went
under the water for several seconds and for what seemed like an eternity, Bill
and the victim were submerged. Bill came up and finally the victim did also.
Tim and Bill grabbed him and got him into the boat. Carey and I then were able
to get Bill out of the lake with the ladder.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 27, 1986
TO: All Police and Fire Personnel
FROM: Richard J. Carlguist, Public Safety Director
SUBJECT Service Awards
I have reviewed the renorts associated with the dramatic rescue
of a person who had fallen through the ice on Medicine Lake this
past Tuesday. I have concluded that all of the police and fire-
fighters, as well as a para -medic from North, performed their
duties in an outstanding manner.
In narticular, I an, recommending that Bill Hebert and Cary Smith
receive the Medal of Valor for their great display of unselfishness,
personal courage, and devotion to duty. I am recommending that the
following personnel receive the Department Commendation Award for
their extraordinary achievement: Officer Karen Forslund, Officer
Joel Franz, and Fire Captain Chuck Veflin. Although not a member
of this department, I an recommending that para -medic Tim Schaefer
from North Memorial hospital also receive a Department Commendation
Award.
I am also recommending that the following personnel receive a Letter
of Recognition Award for the exemnlary manner in which they assisted
in the rescue: Fire Lieutenant Chuck Scharlau, Fire Lieutenant Dwan
Elliott, Fire Lieutenant Stan Scofield and Firefighter Jon Ilelch.
It is my intention to hand out these awards at the next General
Membership meeting of the fire department, Anril 9. 1986.
To all of those who are receiving awards and even those who are not,
I firmly believe that the character of those public safety personnel
who are receiving and being distinguished by the various levels of
award, is more a product of chance than anything else. In short, I
believe that all of them would have reacted in an outstanding and
heroic manner if they had been in the right place at the right time.
RJC:1v
cc: Lyle Robinson, Fire Chief
James G. Ilillis, City Manager
March 14, 1986
Page 2
Mayor Schneider
Plymouth, MN 55447
Please contact the staff person at West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
who compiled this report, Lois Gunderson, 920-5533, if you have further ques-
tions. lie are available at 559-9133 and we would like to hear your comments
about this report or any other concern you would like me to address on behalf of
Plymouth.
Sincerely,
Anita Vogel
West Hennepin Human Services Board Member
Tom Sweeney
West Hennepin Human Services Board Member
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March 14, 1986
Mayor Virgil Schneider
% Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
920-5533
Here is your copy of the priorities submitted on behalf of Plymouth and other
west Hennepin County cities for funding human services in 1987. This report was
written for the CcmTnunity Services Management Team for their consideration in
budget and program planning. The West Hennepin Human Services Planning
Board's effort to survey community opinion and get input from area services, as
documented in this report, is a first step in influencing the budget process.Our
goal is to insure that our citizens receive a fair share of the county tax
dollar and that that share be based on actual need.
The West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, on which we represent Plymouth
stresses the frustrations our citizens face in gaining access to affordable
services, with the problem being exacerbated by a lack of transportation. Our
service inventories show that the area has a core of basic services that could
function better with coordination, maintenance of funding and some minimal,
additional funding. For example, our existing mental health professionals could
form a network to provide crisis services to residents. We intend to pursue
service coordination as an agency and board priority.
In brief, our information -gathering indicates strong community support for
family violence programs (child abuse and domestic abuse), a need for early in-
tervention in cases of chemical abuse and dependency, a need for in-home ser-
vices for the elderly and handicapped and a growing need for programs to address
parent-child conflicts. In addition, the numbers of low income people who rely
on emergency assistance (food, shelter, clothing) have remained constant and
have not subsided with the economic recovery. Public opinion supports the high
priority for emergency services.
We realize that funding for human services will not increase in proportion to
the need. We advocate the use of sliding fee, better coordination and con-peti-
tive bidding to stretch available funding for quality services.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: March 25, 1986 MEMO
TO: Director Carlquist
FROM: D. Paulson
SUBJECT: Warrants
The Patrol Division recently completed a project in which
contact was made with all of those individuals, in Plymouth,
with outstanding warrants. This project was completed
during those times in which the demand for service permitted
this commitment. It was handled in a professional and
reasonable manner. It was a success due to the voluntary
participation of the numerous officers involved. This
project was coordinated by FS Ron Foreman.
During the project a total of 47255.00 was collected through
this office in bail and fines. It is conservatively estimated
that the actual amount collected is at least twice this amount.
This is due to those individuals who chose to resolve their
obligations directly at court, subsequent to being contacted.
The effort of the officers involved to insure the credability
of the system is notable. It reflects on their enthusiasm
and willingness to put forth the extra effort.
March 26, 1986
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman
1514 Black Oaks Place
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lyman:
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PLYMOUTH+
Thank you for your letter of March 12, 1986 regarding the City's utility
billing process. Several years ago during the period of rapid inflation, the
majority of our citizens expressed the desire for a monthly billing similar to
other utilities. Our billing program enables our citizens to maintain better
control of their monthly budgets. We have billed on a monthly basis since July
1978. As the water meter is read on a quarterly basis, the two monthly bills
between each reading are estimated using the households water usage from the
same period of the previous year. The magnitude of our billing dictates that
we read the meters on a cycle basis. If we were to read and collect the
proceeds on a quarterly basis it would create a serious work flow problem and
probably would require the hiring of additional people during the quarterly
peak.
At the present time the City doesn't offer a discount for payment made in
advance of the services rendered. However, you may choose to prepay on a
quarterly basis to reduce the frequency in which you need to pay and return
your billing. You will continue to receive your monthly bill, showing the
current balance of your account.
If you have any further questions or comments regarding your bill please
contact me at 559-2800.
Sincerely,
*dJ Ricker
Finance Director
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March 13, 1986
VII. Election of Officers - The Nominating Committee presented the slate of
Fred Moore, airman; erry Muller, Vice Chairman; Robert Derus, Treasurer;
and Earle Strande, Secretary. There being no further nominations, Butcher
moved and Derus seconded a motion to close the nominations and to elect the
slate with a white ballot. Motion carried.
VIII. 1985 Audit - Copies may be distributed in time for the April meeting.
IX. Plat Reviews
A. 86-007 Ironwood Golf Course, Maple Grove.
B. 86-008 Nature's View 2nd Addition, Maple Grove.
C. 86-009 Lynde First Addition, Maple Grove.
D. 86-010 Energy Hills West, Maple Grove.
E. 86-003 Anthony'.s Meadow, Maple Grove.
Derus moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve the recommendations
of the District Office for the above -listed plat reviews. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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Commission
3030 HARBOR LANE • SUITE 100 • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441 • PHONE: 553-1144
M I N U T E S
March 13, 1986
I. The meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m. by Chairman Fred Moore.
II. Moore moved and Robert Derus seconded a motion to approve the February
12, 1986, minutes with the following corrections:
V. Mark Johns[t]on - Hennepin Parks
XI. "Zeug was directed to send a letter to
MnDOT...."
and date of minutes, 198$6
Motion carried.
III. Derus moved and Gerald Butcher seconded a motion to accept the Treas-
urer's Report and pay the bills. Motion carried.
IV. Those present:
Fred Moore - Plymouth
Larry Elwell - Medina
Mark Johnston - Hennepin Parks
Bob Derus - Corcoran
Judie Anderson - Sec. Service
V. Reports from the District Office.
Leon Zeug - District Office
Dave Anderson - District Office
Will Hartfeldt - Attorney
Gerry Butcher - Maple Grove
A. Water Quality Report - Derus moved and Butcher seconded a motion to
approve the report as written. Motion carried. Moore moved and Butcher
seconded a motion directing the District Office to compile a report of the
trends which have been revealed in past reports and compare them with "ac-
ceptable standards." Motion carried.
B. Moore and Butcher reported that work by the cities of Plymouth and
Maple Grove at the Plymouth flooding site has been completed.
C. Derus moved and Butcher seconded a motion approving a cost not to
exceed $4,524.00 for 1986 lakes sampling as submitted by Instrumental Re-
search. Motion carried.
VI. The Commissioners discussed the second draft of the Rules and Regula-
tions. Sec. IV.A. "Construction/Development Requiring Commission Review was
referred to the Technical Committee for determination. The Committee will
report to the full Commission at its April meeting.
SCWMO Minutes (corrected)
February 13, 1986
Knapp moved and Johnson seconded a motion to nominate Gerald
Butcher as Secretary. Motion carried. Hoshaw moved and Hakan-
son seconded a motion that nominations be closed and called for
a white ballot. Butcher was elected by unanimous vote.
8. Other Business
Selection of a deputy treasurer was postponed until after July 1.
The bank depository will remain the same until that time.
The deadline for urban storm water discharge permit applications
has been extended to December 31, 1987. Weidenbacher will at-
tempt to get copies of the Leon Billings report for the Commis-
sioners.
Moore indicated that the Water Resources Board has established
a tentative list of criteria with which to evaluate watershed
plans.
Hoshaw moved and Sherburne seconded a motion to adjourn. There being
no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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February 13, 1986
Butcher moved and Moore seconded a motion that the Commission
encourage development of master plans for large areas including
more than one site plan and that the master plans be submitted
to the Commission for review and approval. Once approved,
phase development will be reviewed for conformance with the
master plan by the Commission's consultant, who will keep the
Commission apprised of his reviews through administrative re-
ports. Motion carried.
Moore moved and Butcher seconded a motion that while the Com-
mission is reviewing plans under the interim standards, it
will consider floodproofing under FEMA guidelines within the
flood fringe in lieu of floor elevation requirements. Motion
carried. Outside the flood fringe, the Commission has no ap-
plicable standards.
6. Project Reviews.
SC86-1 Trail Construction, Palmer Lake Park. Butcher moved
and Gustafson seconded a motion to approve the recommendations
as submitted by the consultant. Motion carried.
SC86-2 Sunrise Properties. Butcher moved and Hakanson seconded
a motion to approve the recommendations of the consultant with
the modification that no ponding be required except for erosion
control during construction and that, if required, the City of
Brooklyn Park will construct a weir in the I94 ditch to accommo-
date runoff from the site (after approval from MnDOT).
Gustafson moved and Sherburne seconded an amendment to this
motion directing the City of Brooklyn Park to secure an ease-
ment for the ponding area described in the review so, if re-
quired, the City may construct the ponding area at the City's
expense. The amendment passed, Knapp abstaining.
The main motion passed with Sherburne and Knapp voting nay.
Weidenbacher will rewrite the review to include the Commission's
comments and desires.
7. Election of Officers.
Sherburne moved and Knapp seconded a motion to nominate Neil
Johnson as Chair. Motion carried. Hoshaw moved and Butcher
seconded a motion that nominations be closed and called for a
white ballot. Johnson was elected by unanimous vote.
Butcher moved and Sherburne seconded a motion to nominate Sy
Knapp as Vice Chair, Motion carried. Hoshaw moved and Hakan-
son seconded a motion that nominations be closed and called for
a white ballot. Knapp was elected by unanimous vote.
Hakanson moved and Knapp seconded a motion to nominate Fred Moore
as Treasurer. Motion carried. Hoshaw moved and Butcher seconded
a motion that nominations be closed and called for a white ballot.
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED CORRECTED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane 0 Plymouth, MN 55441
(612) 553-1144
M I N U T E S
February 13, 1986
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, February 13,
1986, at 12:50 p.m. at Gordon's in the Park, 7725 Zane Avenue North,
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Present were: Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Neil Johnson and Charles
Lenthe, Brooklyn Park; William Sherburne, Crystal;
Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Marvin Hoshaw, Minneap-
olis; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Eugene Hakanson, Osseo;
Fred Moore, Plymouth; Lee Gustafson, Robbinsdale;
William Weidenbacher, E.A. Hickok and Associates;
Curt Pearson, attorney; and Judie Anderson, record-
ing secretary.
1. Minutes of January 9, 1986, meeting.
Sherburne moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to approve as
written the minutes of the January 9th meeting. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Sherburne moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve the Treas-
urer's Report. Motion carried.
Sherburne informed the Commission of a no load mutual fund which
would provide an attractive vehicle for investing surplus funds.
Pearson will review prospectus.
Sherburne was directed to secure an audit from Mark Babcock at
a cost consistent with last year's pricing.
3. Approval of Claims.
Moore moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve claims total-
ing $8,216.53. The claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes
- Knapp, Johnson, Sherburne, Butcher, Hoshaw, Hanson, Moore,
Hakanson, and Gustafson; nays - none; absent - none.
4. Communications.
None.
5. Management Plan.
Weidenbacher distributed copies of the Ryan Creek profile. He
is still studying the information derived from the working ses-
sions held to identify stormwater runoff problems. He will de-
velop policies and management strategies prior to the March meet-
ing and schedule additional working sessions for mid-March.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Board of Zonina
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouth, Min was held on the 11th
day of February 1986. The following members were present: Chairman Marofsky,
Commissioners Plufka, Musatto, Bigelow, Quass, and Cornelius
The following members were absent: None
Commissioner Plufka introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. B 86-06
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR FARVUE COMPANY, 5461 COUNTY ROAD 18 (02-02-86)
WHEREAS, Farvue Company has requested approval of a 1,320 ft. variance from the
Ordinance distance requirement for advertising signs of 1,500 feet, and of a 15 foot
variance from the Ordinance height requirement of 36 feet in order to construct an
advertising sign at 5461 County Road 18; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request;
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the unique circumstances leadinq to this request
relative to administrative determinations not to accept permit applications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for
Farvue Sign Company, for a 1,320 ft. variance to allow a 180 ft. distance between
advertising signs, and a 15 ft. variance to allow a 51 ft. high sign as referenced in
the February 7, 1986 staff report at County Road 18; suhject to the followinq:
1. The variance criteria have been met particularly with respect to unique
circumstances resulting from administrative rulings about acceptance of permit
applications.
2. No other variances are granted or implied by this action.
3. The sign will be removed, per Ordinance Sign Regulations, within five years of
the date of erection.
4. The support post shall be set to one end so as to not obstruct the other
advertising sign.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Quass , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against or abstained: Musatto nay , Cornelius (abstained).
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Board of Zoninq
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the lith
day of February . 1986. The following members were present: Chairman Marofsky,
Commissioners lu ka, Bigelow, Cornelius, Quass, and Musatto
The following members were absent: None
Commissioner Plufka introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. B 86-05
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR LEONARD BUSCH, 18605 MEDINA ROAD (02-01-86)
WHEREAS, Leonard Busch has requested approval of a 15 ft. encroachment into the
Ordinance front yard setback of 100 feet in order to construct a greenhouse: and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for
Leonard Busch, for a 15 ft. variance to allow a 85 ft. front yard setback for property
located at 18605 Medina Road for the following reasons:
1. The variance criteria have been met.
2. No other variances are granted or implied by this action.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Bigelow , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
the tollowing voted against or abstained:,Chai
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly pas
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8. Request the petitioner to place stakes on the
proposed addition.
9. Have staff in the draft resolution state why the
proposal is approved not just if the variance
criteria have or have not been met.
10. The Board should view getting drainaqe and utility
easements as a standard condition of the approval.
11. The Board would like the P.I.N. on the application
and an over-all City map showing the location of
the items.
12. The Board members should visit the site prior to
the meeting.
13. Staff should notify the Board of meetings that will
be held as soon as staff knows the date.
14. Require an "As -Built" survey as part of the
submittal rather than old, outdated surveys.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 10:27 P.M.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Plufka seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE
Commissioner Quass to approve the variance from the minimum
distance between advertising signs and the maximum height
requirements for advertising signs for property located at
5461 Co Rd No 18, for Farvue Company subject to the
conditions as stated in the draft resolution. With the
addition of #4 stating that the support post shall be set to
one end so as to not obstruct the other advertising sign.
Commissioner Musatto stated that he could not support the
variance request, and he does not understand the rationale
or the appeal that has been discussed. Chairman Marofsky
stated that the Minutes and the staff report reflect the
rationale for the Board's decision on this item.
Commissioner Plufka stated that he was the maker of the
Motion and that he was comfortable that the Resolution
states precisely the reasons for the circumstances of this
unique request.
Commissioner Quass inquired what assurance there is that the
sign will be removed in five years. Commissioner Plufka
responded that the five year period is addressed within the
Zoning Ordinance.
ROLL CALL 'VOTE. 4-1-1. Commissioner Musatto voted nay, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Cornelius abstained. MOTION carried.
The Board put together a list of study items that they would
like to disucss at the upcoming meetings as time might
permit. The following is a list of those items discussed.
1. Hold a seminar for builders informing them of
variance requests that the Board reviews
frequently, so that these may be resolved up -front.
2. Put together step by step instructions on how a
compromise is established with an applicant.
3. Steps for redesigning the application, request a
deferal or denial of the application.
4. Request interior layouts of the house with the
submittal, along with photos that may be helpful.
5. The applications need to better address the
variance criteria.
6. Drawings showing where surrounding houses are
located in relationship to the proposal.
7. Concern as to whether the Board should be a "strong
arm" on their decision or be somewhat flexible with
the applications.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE
Commissioner Bigelow to approve the variance from the front
yard setback for property located at 18605 Medina Road for
Leonard Busch allowing for a 15 foot encroachment, leaving
an 85 foot setback subject to the conditions as state in the
draft resolution.
VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carrier.
Chairman Marofsky returned to the meeting and introduced the
request submitted by Farvue Company for a variance from the
minimum distance between advertising signs and the maximum
height requirements for advertising signs for property
located at 5461 County Road No. 18 as described in the
February 7, 1986 staff report.
Mr. Robert DeMay attorney for Farvue Company, Mr. Arthur
Dean, employee, and Mr. Clyde Meulner, owner of the property
were present representing this application.
Mr. DeMay reviewed the history of the situation stating that
at one time there were two advertising signs in this area.
He explained' that after much discussion with the City
attroney and City staff, it was determined that Farvue could
appeal the staff decision in order to place another sign.
During this process Farvue determined that they would seek a
variance for a higher sign, due to the close proximity of
the signs.
Chairman Marofsky reviewed the issue and clarified the
difference between the variance and the appeal of which the
petitioner was addressing. Mr. DeMay stated that if the
Board approved the variance request, the appeal to staff's
decision was a moot issue.
Commissioner Quass inquired of staff if they had the same
understanding of the issue as was explained by Mr. DeMay.
Building Official Ryan responded affirmitively.
The Board was concerned with the precedent set by allowing a
51 foot high sign. Concern was expressed that the other sign
company could file a variance request to increase the height
of their sign. Staff responded that there is no assurance to
prevent such a request.
Mr. DeMay explained to the Board members that this was a
unique situation to this area and that at one time there
were two non -conforming signs located too close. This
situation does not exist at any other location in the City.
The Board discussed the issue with Mr. DeMay as to why there
is a need for two variances, and not just the distance
variance. Mr. DeMay stated that since the signs were located
so close to each other that one side of the sign would be
eliminated from view.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
FARVUE SIGN COMPANY
5461 CO RD NO 18
VARIANCE FROM MINIMUM
DIST.BETNEEN SIGNS AND
SIGN HEIGHT
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Alternatives discussed were moving the southern most
building to the west and north, thus eliminating the
variance request; eliminating the southern portion of the
one building up to the air intake point; thereby eliminating
that variance. Mr. Busch responded that these alternatives
would expose the air intake and exhaust system to dust from
Medina Road and would decrease his labor efficiency. The
total system works as a unit and not independently of each
other. He stated this area would remain in a rural status
for 25 years or so and at that time they would be looking at
moving their business further out.
The Board discussed with Mr. Busch the possibility of
reducing the dimensions between the established buildings to
generate a lesser variance along Medina Road than the
proposed 30 foot variance. Mr. Busch stated he could reduce
the distance over the entire building length, approximately
15 feet thus creating only a 15 foot variance rather than
the proposed 30 foot variance.
The Board discussed with Mr. Busch the fact that it seemed
that he was creating the need for the variance and not the
Ordinance due to the placing of the structures and looking
into the future without respect to the Ordinance
requirements for setbacks. Mr. Busch stated agreeed with the
Board's statements and stated that in 20 years there were no
guarantees where his company would be located.
The Board discussed with Mr. Busch the thought of future
plans and the concern for the need of a master plan showing
future buildings on his site.
The Board inquired of staff the possibilty for the need of a
future right-of-way for Medina Road. Associate Planner, Al
Cottingham responded that there is currently 66 feet; there
could be the need for 80 feet of total right-of-way.
The summary of the issue for this property is the additional
right-of-way that is probably needed, the reduced setback
for the proposed structure, and a master plan showing the
ultimate development of this property.
Mr. Busch acknowledged that currently this property is an
agricultural property and that a some point it will be time
to move on. This will be due to the fact that trunk sewers
and development "will force him out".
He went on to state that he would like to amend his variance
request to a 15 foot encroachment rather than the proposed
30 foot encroachment, in hopes that the Board could support
granting him an 85 foot setback rather than the Ordinance
required 100 feet.
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
February 11, 1986
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and
Appeals was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman
Musatto,
Bigelow.
STAFF PRESENT: Associate
Building
Community
McConn.
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Marofsky, Commissioners Quass,
Cornelius, Plufka, and
Planner Al Cottingham and
Official Joe Ryan and
Development Coordinator Sara
MOTION was made by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by
Commissioner Cornelius to approve the January 14, 1986
Minutes as amended.
VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Marofsky introduced the Board Members and reviewed
the variance criteria as contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Chairman Marofsky stepped down from the first item of
business and turned the gavel over to Vice Chairman Ken
Quass.
The request submitted by Leonard Busch was introduced for a
variance from the minimum front yufd 5t, -L- ck f or property
located at 18605 Medina Road as described in the February 7,
1986 staff report. Mr. Busch reviewed his request and stated
that this request differs from his two previous approved
variances. They were both based on the right-of-way needs
for State Highway No. 101; this request is due to the angle
of the front property line. Mr. Busch began to explain
his business stating that few people understand his business
needs and layouts. The lay -out for this system is very
efficient in the manner proposed. He stated he does have of
a long range plan for his operation but it is not drawn on
paper since his business operations change from year to
year.
The Board continued discussion regarding the original
building and that its placement has caused this situation;
also discussed was the concern of setting a precedent for
greenhouses along Medina Road. They stated that a reduction
In each of the buildings would enable them to work with Mr.
Busch to achieve a solution with a lesser variance.
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MOTION TO APPROVE
MINUTES OF JANUARY 14,
1986.
LEONARD BUSCH, 18605
ihEDINA ROAD. VARIANCE
FROM FRONT YARD
SETBACK
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OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application for Hance
Distributing Company for a Site Plan and Conditional Use
Permit. Coordinator McConn provided an overview of the
March 17, 1986 staff report, noting staff did not support
the requested variances.
Commissioner Pauba noted the petitioner has addressed the
concerns expressed by the Commission at the meeting of
February 26, 1986. It was found the request satisfied the
Variance Criteria due to the shape of the lot.
Mr. Tom Hance, Hance Distributing Company, Inc., stated he
had no comments, but would answer any questions.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner
Magnus to recommend approval for Hance Distributing Company,
Inc., Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variances, sub-
ject to the conditions as listed in the March 17, 1986 staff
report.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald stated he would be out of town for the
Planning Commission meetings of April 16th and April 23,
1986. Commissioner Magnus stated he would be arriving late
for the meeting of April 9, 1986.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
HANCE DISTRIBUTING
COMPANY, INC.
SITE PLAN,
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, AND
VARIANCES (85135)
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wanting the building because of the specialized rooms? Mr.
Yungner stated the site could not handle this type of
facility and that he will either buy the building for "The
Gym", or will sell it as an office building.
Commissioner Plufka discussed the covenants required that
will notify future users of the constraints on the site, and
verified that Mr. Yungner is aware that this may reduce the
marketability of the building.
MOTION by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Pauba to recommend approval for the Revised Site Plan, Con-
ditional Use Permit, and Variances for James Yungner, sub-
ject to the conditions as listed in the March 17, 1986 staff
report. The variances were found to be unique to this
business, resulting in special circumstances.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the Conditional Use PUD Plan BASS LAKE DEVELOP -
Amendment for Bass Lake Estates. An overview of the March MENT, INC.
17, 1986 staff report was provided by Coordinator McConn. CONDITIONAL USE PUD
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Greg Frank, McCombs -Knutson BASS LAKE ESTATES
Associates; Mr. Frank had no questions or comments. It was (86028)
confirmed the petitioner aqrees with staff's recommendation
for a 35 ft. setback, rather than 30 feet as originally
requested.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Plufka to recommend approval for the Conditional Use PUD
Plan Amendment for Bass Lake Estates, subject to the con-
ditions as listed in the March 171 1986 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
NEN BUSINESS
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner *HANS HAGEN HOMES
Pauba to recommend approval for Hans Hagen Homes, Inc., RPUD FINAL PLAN/PLAT
RPUD Final Plan/Plat for "Tyrell Second Addition", subject "TYRELL SECOND ADDN"
to the conditions as listed in the March 17, 1986 staff (86024)
report. NOTION TO APPROVE
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
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March 26, 1986
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Kent Coulson, representing Burger King, stated his concern
regarding the parking, noting that if the number of clients
for the gym out number the parking spaces provided, these
people might use the restaurant parking. They are concerned
that the number of vehicles may be over the number of park-
ing spaces provided.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired what Mr. Yunger would propose
if this would be the case; Mr. Yungner stated he would talk
to the owners of the warehouse _to the rear of his property.
He noted that their busiest hours would be from 5:00 to 9:00
P.M., and that they could help out the restaurant during
their busy noon hour, as the gym would not have that many
clients at noon. Mr. Coulson stated that the restaurant
would also be busy during the supper hour. He stated his
concern is that the people using the gym would have just one
person per vehicle. Mr. Yungner stated the facility would
not accommodate that many people at one time. He stated it
is not likely that his customers would be coming one person
per car, because they train in pairs. The average is three
people for each two cars. He is confident their facility
will relieve the problems on the cul-de-sac because they
will have extra parking spaces. He stated the restaurants
bring in many more vehicles to the area.
Brian Bangs, 2735 Queensland Lane, stated he was an owner of
the "Green Hill" restaurants, and is amazed that Burger King
is concerned about having this facility nearby because of
the increased business for them. Mr. Bangs stated he is
well acquainted with dim Yunger, who started a small
business and has developed it into an excellent training
facility.
He stated that regarding traffic problems, he has witnessed
the semi -trailer trucks parked in the cul-de-sac; and, re-
ceived a parking ticket on his truck when he was unable to
access the restaurant parking lot. He is pro Plymouth and
would like to have a "Green Mill" restaurant here; and, he
is excited about having "The Gym" in Plymouth. He reiter-
ated that this facility would serve a limited clientele, and
that generally there are only 25 to 30 people training at
one time. He stated the facility will be a benefit to
Plymouth.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about Mr. Yungner's anticipa-
tion to sell the building in ten years, and whether he could
see a use other an office building, such as a "Nautilus"
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March 26, 1986
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Magnus to recommend approval for the Residential Planned
Unit Development Final Plan/Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional
Use Permit for Stuart Corporation, subject to the conditions
listed in the March 17, 1986 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the Revised Site Plan,
Conditional Use Permit and Variance for dames Yungner. An
overview of the March 17, 1986 staff report was provided by
Coordinator McConn.
Commissioner Magnus inquired if the use were for an office
building, would the parking as proposed be adequate. Co-
ordinator McConn confirmed the parking would exceed the
requirements for office use.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. dames Yungner. Mr.
Yungner explained that this facility is not what the average
person thinks of as a "Nautilus" or sports and health club;
this is a training center for free -weight lifting. He
stated because the facility is specialized there would not
be the same number of people attending and the parking is
adequate for their needs. He explained they have agreed
that if and when the building is sold it will be sold as an
office building. °fico 'lding. He noted that the type of construction
would allow the addition of a second floor for an office.
He stated the traffic generated would be using Glacier Lane
and should cause no problems for the restaurants, nor will
they have the same problems as the restaurants with short-
term visits, as their customers will be in attendance for
two to three hours.
Mr. Yungner stated that the Plymouth Racquet Club if built
today would only have 29% of the Ordinance required parking,
and, if their facility had been built at the same time the
Racquet Club was constructed, they would have 87% of the
parking required for their facility.
Commissioner Plufka inquired how many lockers would be pro-
vided at the facility. Mr. Yunger stated they have added a
waiting room area, and they will provide 15 women's and 65
to 70 men's lockers. Commissioner Plufka felt this would be
a good indication of the number of people who will use the
facility.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the setback on the
northside of the building, the most easterly parking space
closest to 28th Place. Coordinator McConn stated it was 8
ft. to the right-of-way.
DAMES YUNGNER
REVISED SITE PLAN
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND VARIANCE
FOR "WARRIOR ONE -
THE GYM' (86020)
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March 26, 1986
He explained he had gone to the City's Assessing Department
to request lower valuation of his property due to the Creek -
side of Plymouth development. He inquired if the proposed
buildings will have rental units or if they will be owner -
occupied. Mr. Freels' also asked the City's help in main-
taining the high grass and weeds that grow around the "green
box" on the southeast corner of the intersection.
Mr. Sovell stated the buildings are rental units; they are
be quality buildings, similar to their development in the
Highland area of St. Paul. The buildings will be brick
exterior, redwood features, and textured roofline.
Coordinator McConn assured Mr. Freels that the City's main-
tenance department would be asked to cut the weeds and main-
tain the intersection around the "green box".
Mr. Freels stated his concern regarding the totality of
traffic in this area which could be using the intersection.
He was also concerned that the parking lot for the proposed
buildings will face his property. Coordinator McConn
explained that with further development, the roadways will
continue to the east, offering better traffic circulation.
Commissioner Plufka inquired whether there would be a road
intersecting County Road 9 between these two properties.
Assistant City Engineer Sweeney stated therc may be an
intersection to align with Juneau Lane or Minnesota Lane.
Mr. Freels inquired if Senior Citizen housing is still pro-
posed for this area. Coordinator McConn stated this was the
case and the City owns property for this use. However,
there is no active proposal for development of senior hous-
ing at this time.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Plufka inquired if the width of 37th Avenue
will be adequate to handle the potential traffic that land
uses in this area will generate. Assistant City Engineer
Sweeney stated the roadway design is adequate.
Commissioner Plufka noted the changes that were made to the
plan and the petitioner's comments that this plan is
superior to the previous plan; he inquired what this plan
accomplishes with this layout. Mr. Sovell stated the
changes were made because of the objection to the parking
lot area; and, the recreation building was moved to provide
a better layout. Commissioner Plufka noted the revised
plans minimize the impact of the parking on the creek and
neighboring property.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 26, 1986
The regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners
Magnus, Plufka, and Pauba
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Wire
Commissioner Stulberg
Commissioner Mellen
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
Assistant City Engineer John Sweeney
Community Development Secretary
Grace Wineman
*CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner
Pauba to recommend approval of the Consent Agenda.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
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*CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner *MINUTES -MARCH 12
Pauba to recommend approval of the Minutes for March 12, 26, 1986
1986, with one correction. Commissioner Magnus stated that
on page 47, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
liaison should be Commissioner Mellen. The record will be
corrected.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request and an overview
of the March 17, 1986 staff report was provided by Coordina-
tor McConn.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Jerry Sovell, The Stuart
Corporation, who stated he had no comments or questions and
was in agreement with the planning staff report.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Frank Freels, 15115 38th Avenue North, stated that he
lives in Park Brooke, and is concerned about the number of
living units proposed which could add another 160 cars using
the streets causing traffic congestion on 37th Avenue,
Orchid Lane to County Road 9, and, on Plymouth Boulevard.
He noted the Park Brooke entrance has a steep grade to
Plymouth Blvd which restricts vision, especially with snow
build-up during the winter months.
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VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
STUART NOLAN, STUART
CORPORATION. RPUD
FINAL PLAN/PLAT, SITE
PLAN, AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (86014)
MONTHLY PERMIT ISSUANCE BUILDING DIV MARCH 1986
BUILDING PERMITS
CURRENT
Y.T.D.
1985
L.Y.T.D
Public
0
0
0
1
Comm/Ind/New
5
11
1
1
Alteration
11
30
9
32
Residential
64
150
49
120
Multi -Family
1
2
6
6
Remodeling
11
41
21
49
Foundations
0
0
0
0
Garage
0
0
0
1
TOTALS
92
234
86
210
OTHER PERMITS
Plumbing
89
270
85
229
Mechanical
68
217
73
194
Signs
4
18
16
30
Grading
1
2
3
3
Wells
0
2
0
0
Moving
1
3
0
0
Sewer/Water
77
164
------
94
-------
164
------
TOTALS
--------
240
676
271
620
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
37
100
18
61
TOTAL NO. PERMITS CREATED
368
975
275
678
TOTAL NO. OF INSPECTIONS
706
1972
N/A
N/A
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COMPARISON OF PLANNING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE
The following figures represent the number of applications received and in process by the
Planning Department for the first half of year 1986
TYPE OF APPLICATION
Jan.
Feb.
Mar. Apr. May June
Site Plan
5
5
6
Preliminary Plats*/RLS
2
3
2
Final Plats*/RLS
2
6
3
PUD Concept Plans _
_
-
1
PUD Preliminary Plats
-
1
-
PUD Final Plats
-
3
1
Conditional Use Permits
1
8
5
Rezonings**
-
2
1
Lot Division/Consolidation
7
1
3
Variances
6
5
3
Sign Plans
-
-
_
Site Plan Amendments
-
1
2
Rev General Development Plans
-
_
_
Land Use Guide Plan Amendments**
-
-
_
Landscape Plans
-
_
_
Other
1
1
1
TOTALS
24
36
28
* Other than Planned Unit Developments
**Includes Planned Unit Developments
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COMPARISON OF PLANNING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE
The following figures represent the number of applications received and in process by th,
Planning Department for the month of: March 1986
* Other than Planned Unit Developments
**Includes Planned Unit Developments
THIS
YEAR
THIS MONTH
LAST YEAR
TYPE OF APPLICATION
MONTH
TO DATE
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
Site Plan
6
16
2
11
Preliminary Plats*/RLS
2
7
2
5
Final Plats*/RLS
3
11
2
12
PUD Concept Plans
1
1
-
-
PUD Preliminary Plats
-
1
-
-
PUD Final Plats
1
4
1
3
Conditional Use Permits
5
14
1
9
Rezonings**
1
3
2
3
Lot Division/Consolidation
3
11
1
6
Variances
3
14
3
11
Sign Plans
-
-
-
-
Site Plan Amendments
2
3
-
-
Rev General Development Plan
-
-
1
1
Land Use Guide Plan Amendments**
-
-
2
2
Landscape Plans
-
-
-
-
Other
1
3
-
-
TOTAL
28
88
17
63
* Other than Planned Unit Developments
**Includes Planned Unit Developments
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Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Thursday, April 10, 1986, 7:30 p.m.
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
C. Others - Doug O'Brien, Principal, Sunset Hill Elementary School
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Joint Powers Agreement with Wayzata
b. Approved Purchase of Property at 3005 East Medicine Lake Boulevard
5. Unfinished Business
a. Parkers Lake Update
b. Zachary Building
C. St. Mary's Land Acquisition Update
d. :neighborhood Park Development/Improvements - Queensland & Imperial Hills
e.
f.
6. New Business
a. New Plats - Mone
b. 1986 Trail Projects
C. 1987 LAWCON Grant Application - Parkers Lake Phase II
d.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting - May 8, 1986
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1986
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WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning
Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on
the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM 7:15 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Planning Commission Minutes, March 26, 1986
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Jeffrey Laux. Preliminary Plat and Variance for "Laux Addition" at 12916
County Road 15 (86022)
B. Craig Freeman, Freeman's Inc. Revised General Development Plan, Prcliminary
Plat and and Final Plat for "Willow Grove Office Park 1st Addition" at the
northwest corner of Shelard Parkway (Betty Crocker Drive) and County Road 18
(86029)
C. Welsh Construction Corporation. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of an office building at the northwest corner of Shelard Parkway
and County Road 18 (86030)
D. Tipton Corporation. RPUD Final Plan/Plat and PUD Amendment for "Plymouth
Creek 5th Addition" in the southeast quadrant of Vicksburg Lane and County
Road 9 (86031)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Thomas Graham, Graham Development Company. Final Plat for "Lake Park Heights"
north of Trenton Lane and 29th Avenue North (85089)
6. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Development Council Meeting Agenda
B. duly Meeting Schedule
8. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
Tuesday, April 8, 1986
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. NEW BUSINESS
M-3
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
Council Chambers
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota
7:30 P.M.
February 11, 1986
A. Peter J. Mesher. Variance from the side yard setback for property
located at 18040 33rd Avenue North (03-01-86).
5. OTHER BUSINESS
6. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 4, 1986
Page Four
Commendation Award - Karen Forslund, Police Officer
Joel Franz, Police Officer
Chuck Veflin, Fire Captain
Letter of Recognition Award - Chuck Scharlau, Fire Lt.
Dwan Elliott, Fire Lt.
Stan Scofield, Fire Lt.
Don Welch, Firefiqhter
Also attached are letters received today from Douqlas
Hoppenrath, Public Safety Liaison, North Memorial Medical
Center, commending Public Safety personnel for their actions in
the rescue. (I -8a)
b. Letter of appreciation to Scott Hovet from Vik Ronningen, Board
Director, Mission Farms Nursing Homes, for assistance in
providing information to their task force on lonq-ranqe planning
for the Mission Farms Nursing Home. (I -8b)
c. Letter from Don Beckering, Fire Training Coordinator, Hennepin
Technical Center, thanking Fire Chief Lyle Robinson and members
of the Fire Department for the use of Plymouth fire station for
a firefighter examination site. (I -8c)
9. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Mayor Schneider to Ken Anderson on his appointment
to the Plymouth Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. Also
attached are copies of the letters sent to other applicants
interested in appointment. (I -9a)
b. Letter from Daniel Donahue, Chairperson, Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council, to Pat Neils, thanking her for her past
services to the NWHHSC. (I -9b)
c. Letter from Donald Holmquist to Mayor Davenport concerning the
issuance of a citation to him from a Plymouth police officer. A
response to Mr. Holmquist from the Public Safety Director is
also attached. (I -9c)
James G. Willis
City Manager
JGW:jm
attach
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 4, 1986
Page Three
b. Resident Letter- City's Monthly Utility Billing -- Attached is
a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Art Lyman, 1514 Black Oaks Lane, to
Mayor Schneider commenting on the City's monthly utility billing
process. Also attached is a letter to the Lyman's from the
Lloyd Ricker providing an explanation of the City's procedures.
(I -5b)
C. 40th Avenue North -- As the Council may be aware, Begin
Construction has een working on the east end of 40th Avenue
North (east of Fernbrook Lane). Their construction has caused
considerable damage to the street. On April 1, Sherm Goldberg
met with Greg Begin to discuss the street damage. Mr. Begin was
told to remove the broken up blacktop and replace it with class
5 for a temporary solution. In addition, they were advised to
haul from the east end and not on the street. Residents calling
city offices on this problem, have been advised that the
contractor is responsible for the street repairs and that they
will not be charged with these costs.
6. OUTSTANDING WARRANTS PROSECT -- The Patrol Division recently
contacted all individuals in Plymouth with outstanding warrants.
Attached is a memorandum from Sergeant Dennis Paulson providing a
report on the project. A total of $7,255 was collected through the
Public Safety office. However, Sgt. Paulson estimates that the
actual amount collected is at least twice this amount since many
individuals paid their warrants directly to the court after being
contacted by the Plymouth police. (I-6)
7. HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS PRIORITY REPORT -- The West Hennepin Human
Services Planning Board has prepared a report to the Hennepin County
Community Services Management Team on human service need
priorities for the west Hennepin area. A copy of the letter
conveying the report to Mayor Schneider from Anita Vogel and Tom
Sweeeny, WHHS Board members, is attached for the Council's
information. If any member of the Council would like to review the
report, a copy is on file in my office. (I-7)
8. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES:
a. Medicine Lake Rescue -- On Friday, March 25, members of the
Plymouth police and fire department responded to Medicine Lake
for a rescue attempt of an ice fisherman who had fallen through
the ice. A copy of the police report on the rescue is
attached. Also attached is a memorandum from Dick Carlouist
commending all personnel involved in the rescue for their
outstanding efforts. The personnel listed below will be
recognized with the following service awards:
Medal of Valor - Bill Hebert, Firefighter
Cary Smith, Firefighter
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 4, 1986
Page Two
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. NEW SUPERINTENDENT FOR DISTRICT 284 - Tuesday evening in a special
meeting of the Board of Education a contract was approved with Dr.
David R. Landswer.k to be the new Superintendent for the Wayzata
School District for the period July 1 through June 30, 1987. Dr.
Landswerk will be moving with him family from Owatonna to the
Wayzata School District area later this spring.
2. INTEREST ARBITRATION WITH POLICE OFFICERS -- Preparations for
arbitration are underway between the ity and police officers
represented by Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. A tentative
schedule for the arbitration is for May 20. If a second day is
required, May 27 has been set aside.
3. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following department activity reports
or the month of March are attached:
a. Planning applications (I -3a)
b. Building Inspection Permit Issuance (I -3b)
4. MINUTES: -- The following minutes are attached for your information:
a. Planning Commission, March 26, 1986 (I -4a)
b. Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, February 11, 1986
(I -4b)
c. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, February 13, 1986
(I -4c)
d. Elm Creek Conservation Commission, March 13, 1986 (I -4d)
5. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS:
a. Gas Meters at Shenandoah Development -- Councilmember Zitur
contacted me in March regarding the possibility of the City
requiring the relocation of gas meters currently in place at the
Shenandoah development due to their proximity to the garages. I
have been advised by Stan Scofield, Fire Inspector, that an
order was written to the Shenandoah Homeowner's Association on
July 12, 1985 to install protective barriers by all gas meters
that are in drive aisles and are exposed to vehicular damage.
The order did not direct the gas meters to be moved to another
location. The order was issued as a result of an accident at
the townhouse site which involved a truck backing into an
exposed gas meter and breaking the gas line. Quick action by
the police on the scene turning off the gas supply prevented a
potentially serious incident from occurring.
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CITU OF
PLYMOUTFF
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
April 4, 1986
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. "GET ACQUAINTED" SESSION III -- Monday, April 7, 4:00 p.m. The
third Council "Get Acquainted" session will cover the Engineering
and Park and Recreation Departments. The agenda for this session is
enclosed separately.
2. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. Regular
City Council meeting -75 -t -7—:3 -6 -p.m. in Council Chambers.
3. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS -- Tuesday, April 8, 7:30
p.m. The Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals will meet in the
Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, April 9. The Planning Commission
Forum is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. with the Planning Commission
meeting following at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-4)
5. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, April 10, 7:30
p.m. The Park and -Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the
Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-5)
6. MEETING REMINDERS:
a. Town Meeting - Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Town Meeting for
residents living in Area 10.
b. "Get Acquainted" Sessions - Remaining Council "Get Acquainted"
sessions are set for Monday, April 14, and Monday, April 21.
Both sessions will begin at 4:00 p.m.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800