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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-11-1986CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM April 11, 1986 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. "GET ACQUAINTED" SESSION IV-- Monday, April 14, 4:00 p.m. The next Council 'GetAcquainted" session will cover the Building Inspection and Planning Departments. The agenda for this session is enclosed separately. 2. TOWN MEETING -- Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. The Town Meeting for Area 10 will be held in the City Council Chambers. A copy of the invitation and agenda is attached. (M-2) 3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. A special meeting of the Planning Commission will be held in City Council Chambers. A copy of the meeting notice attached. (M-3) 4. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- The Council will meet on Monday, April 21 for its next regular meetinq. 5. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 A.M. The lymouth Development ouncil will meet in the City Council conference room. A copy of the agenda and minutes mailed to Development Council members is attached. (M-5) 6. MAY CALENDAR -- The May calendar of meetings and event is attached. M-6 7. VOLUNTEER RECOGNTION PARTY -- The Senior Community Services will be hosting a volunteer recognition party to honor senior citizen volunteers from Plymouth on Wednesday, April 30 from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins. A copy of the invitation sent to members of the Council is attached. If you are interested in attending, please notify Laurie by Monday, April 14. (M-7) 8. LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- The 1986 LMC annual conference is scheduled for June 17-20 at the Duluth Arena -Auditorium. Attached for your information is the agenda for the conference as well as special conference events. If you plan to attend the conference, please fill out the attached forms for conference registration and housing reservation and return them to Laurie. (M-8) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 %-11T LUUNLIL IM UttMA J IUNAL MEMORANDUM April 11, 1986 Page Two FOR YOUR INFORMATION.... 1. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - MARCH REPORT -- displaying our average daily ridership commuter, internal circulator and total March. The second table displays the each service area compared with the target order to have a successful project. Shown below is a table for the commuter/ reverse system for each week of year to date averages in which we must achieve in MONTHLY PLYMOUTH METROLINK DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE MARCH 1986 Total System SERVICE TYPE Commuter/ Internal Total TARGET 337 Reverse Commuter Circulator System WEEK OF: - 11% + .008% 3/1 - 3/8 346 52 398 3/9 - 3/15 342 42 384 3/16 - 3/22 356 39 395 3/23 - 3/29 304 87 391 3/30 - 3/31 340 ------------------ 102 442 MONTH LONG ------------- ---------------- AVERAGE 338 64 402 YEAR TO DATE Item Commuter/ Reverse Commuter Internal Circulator Total System YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP AVERAGE 346 50 396 TARGET 337 56 393 % OVER/(UNDER) TARGET + 3% - 11% + .008% ot CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM • April 11, 1986 Page Three A number of observations are in order: 1. Internal circulator ridership in March averaged 64 passengers per day, which is considerably above the 56 passenger per day average established in March 1985. Increased ridership during the period March 24 through March 31 can be attributed to student usage during the spring break vacation. 2. The commuter/ reverse commuter portion of the service averaged 338 persons per day in March, which is above the 311 averaqe posted in March 1985. 3. In terms of our system -wide ridership target of 393 passengers per day, we are exceeding our goal by three at 396 passengers per day. 2. ADDITIONAL POLLING PLACES -- The polling place for newly created precinct 15 will be the Laestadian Church, 13030 47th Ave. The Epiphany Church declined our request to use their facility, so the polling place for precinct 16 will be Zachary Lane Elementary School, 4350 Zachary Lane. The newspapers will be informed of the polling locations and a notice has been put on cable channel 7. Notification letters to residents will be sent out August 1. DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984 - 1986 SERVICE TYPE Commuter/ Internal Total Reverse Commuter Circulator System MONTH: 1984 1985 1986 1984 1985 1986 1984 1985 1986 January 330 307 351 21 51 40 351 358 391 February 310 292 350 25 50 47 335 342 394 March April 307 301 311 338 295 25 56 64 27 55 332 331 367 350 402 May 295 298 27 36 322 334 June 276 314 41 53 317 367 July 277 297 42 52 319 349 August 266 292 47 57 313 349 September 275 322 32 42 307 364 October 276 312 36 55 312 367 November 271 311 35 57 306 368 December 265 320 39 52 304 372 -------------- YEAR LONG ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- AVERAGE 287 306 36 51 321 357 2. ADDITIONAL POLLING PLACES -- The polling place for newly created precinct 15 will be the Laestadian Church, 13030 47th Ave. The Epiphany Church declined our request to use their facility, so the polling place for precinct 16 will be Zachary Lane Elementary School, 4350 Zachary Lane. The newspapers will be informed of the polling locations and a notice has been put on cable channel 7. Notification letters to residents will be sent out August 1. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM April 11, 1986 Page Four 3. 1986 SPRING CLEAN UP PROGRAM -- In accordance with City Council direction, we have revised the guidelines for the 1986 Spring Clean Up Program. The revised guidelines are attached along with draft letters used to invite Homeowner Associations to participate in the program. The first letter is used for Associations who have conducted clean up efforts last year. The second letter is for those who have not. I am attaching a list of Homeowner Associations indicating those which conducted clean up efforts and those which did not. Also attached is a draft letter which will be sent to Homeowner Association presidents in June requesting their input for the 1987 budget on ways in which the Neighborhood Clean Up Program could be improved. In the absence of Council direction, these letters will be mailed as is to Homeowner Association presidents. (I-3) 4. PLYMOUTH - WAYZATA AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION -- Mr. Bill Nelson of theCommission-- called Tuesday to indicate that the Commission Board would be meeting Friday to consider amendina the name of the organization to include Plymouth. He asked if the City had any concern with respect to this change. I indicated to him that we obviously would not. The Commission, as the Council may recall, is organized to educate the public and work with youth predominantly in the District 284 attendance area. 5. "INSURANCE" CRISIS -- The attached articles appeared in the recent issue o t ea Street Journal. President Reagan has indicated his support for changes in the current liability insurance statutes from a federal perspective. Given the increasing public awareness of spiralling insurance rates, it is apparent that Congress has an opportunity to come to grips with the issue. As one of the articles below note, however, it is not anticipated that action will be taken on any proposed bill during the current congressional session. (I-5) 6. MINUTES: -- Minutes from the Joint City Council/PRAC meeting of April 2 are attached. (I-6) 7. DEER TASK FORCE -- A report on the April 9 meeting of the Deer Task Force is attac ed. (I-7) 8. SPRING WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE -- Attached are specific dates and locations for the Spring watermain flushing program. (I-8) 9. HIGHWAY 101 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -- Attached is a memorandum from Fred Moore providing a summary of an April 4 meetinq with representatives of MnDOT and property owners on the Highway 101 improvement project. Fred advises the project will now include the extension of the existing four -lane roadway northerly through the Merrimac Lane intersection and also the construction of a right -turn lane from southbound Highway 101 to westbound County Road 6. Work is expected to begin around July 7. (I-9) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM April 11, 1986 Page Five 10. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL - NEW C.R. 61 AND OLD C.R. 15 -- Attached is a copy of a letter wFich was sent to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church by the Hennepin County Department of Transportation. The County received a request from the church to investigate the need for additional traffic control at the intersection of new County Road 61 and County Road 15. After receiving the Church's request, the County undertook a study of this intersection. The result of the study indicates that the installation of more stringent traffic control, such as traffic signal or a four-way stop at this location, cannot be recommended by the County Transportation Department. (I-10) 11. MEDIATION WITH PLYMOUTH POLICE SUPERVISOR'S UNIT --The Plymouth Police Supervisor's Unit, represented y aw nforcement Labor Services, Inc., has filed petition for mediation services. A copy of the petition is attached for the Council's information. (I-11) 12. LITIGATION - LAMSON V. CITY OF PLYMOUTH -- The City has been notified by Mr, Bradley Gunn, attorney representing George Lamson, that Mr. Lamson has decided that he does not wish to pursue his suit against the City. A copy of Mr. Gunn's letter and Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice notice is attached. (I-12) 13. COUNCIL FOLLOW UPS: a. Area 9 Town Meeting Feedback Response -- Attached are staff responses to resident feedback forms received at the Town Meeting for Area 9. (I -13a) b. Elm Creek Maintenance -- Attached is a letter to Howard Hunt from Fred Moore providing an update on the maintenance performed by Plymouth and the City of Maple Grove within the Elm Creek drainageway. (I -13b) 14. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letters to Representatives Bill Schreiber, Craig Shaver, and Senator dim Ramstad, from City Manager, thankinq them for their efforts during the past legislative session with regard to the passage of the infrastructure replacement reserve fund bill. (I -14a) b. Letter to Alan Beals, Executive Director, National Leaque of Cities, from City Manager, advising of the City Council's decision to discontinue membership in the NLC. (I -14b) c. Letter of congratulations to Bradley Halldin and Jeffrey Haux, from Mayor Schneider, on their attainment of Eagle Scout status. (I -14c) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM April 11, 1986 Page Six d. Letter to Robert MacDonald, President, ITT Life Insurance Company, from City Manager, advising of the City's disposition on the Ryan Proposal for the S. 3. Grove's property. (I -14d) e. Letter from Lawrence Casper, 2630 Zanzibar Lane, to Mayor Schneider, requesting a review of the recreation center project on a future Council agenda. (I -14e) f. Letter to Mayor Schneider, from G. T. Strodthoff, 1420 Juneau Lane, commenting on the City's recycling efforts. (I -14f) g. Letter to City Council and Planning Commission, from Brian Dobie, President, Minnesota Waterfowl Association, regarding the City's "altering" of wetlands. My response to Mr. Dobie is also attached. (I -14g) h. Letter of appreciation to Lundgren Brothers Construction from Public Safety Director, for the use of their model home to conduct a training exercise for the Plymouth Police Law Enforcement Explorers. (I -14h) James G. Willis City Manager JGW:jm attach March 31, 1986 CITY OF PLYMOUTFF Dear Plymouth Resident: SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, APRIL 14 Because Plymouth is a developing community, there are many actions underway or in the planning stage which could impact upon you. In order to maintain open communication channels -with residents of the community, the City Council has scheduled a Town Meeting for Monday, April 14 for residents of your area. In order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while dealing with specific topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be for the area shown on the map below including residents living south of 36th Avenue North between the City's western boundary and Highway 101 including that area lying south of County Road 6 and west of Dunkirk Lane (extended southerly through Gleason Lake). The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Plymouth City Center. On the reverse side of this letter is a list of topics for discussion at the Town Meeting. If you have other matters of interest we will seek to address them also. I encourage you to join Councilmembers Crain, Vasiliou, Sisk, Zitur and myself at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 14 at the Plymouth City Center. We are anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to meetinq Informally to discuss matters of mutual Interest. If you have acy questions about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Ms. Laurie Houk at 559-2800, ext. 204. Sincerely, 41A�'116 Virgil Schneider Mayor VS: JM M -a 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 TOW MEETimr. AcmA AREA TEN April 14, 1986 7:30 p.m. I. THOROUGHFARES A. Widening of Highway 101 B. Construction of 494/County Road 6 Interchange C. Stop lights 14th Avenue and County Road 101 II. PARKS A. Green Oaks Park B. Imperial Hills Park C. Ferndale North Natural Area D. Queensland Park E. Oakwood Playfield F. Parker's Lake Park III. HOUSING do DEVELOPMENT A. Welsh Development B. Dave Johnson Development IV. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Police/Fire Report B. Neighborhood Watch Program C. Proposed Fire Station No. 3 V. OTHER ITEMS A. Public Transportation feedback - Plymouth Metrollnk B. Local Government Access Cable Channel 7 C. Solid Waste Recycling Program D. Transient Merchant Ordinance Changes E. Sprinkling Restrictions M-3 CITY OF PLYMOUTFF April 9, 1986 To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the Plymouth Planning Commission is scheduled to consider several amendments to the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 16, 1986. One of the amendments to be consid- ered by the Commission is language and standards for transients merchants. Several other amendments for different subjects will also be considered. There is available at the public service counter, Plymouth City Center, a copy of information relating to the proposed Ordinance language regarding transient merchants. You may obtain a copy of this information during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except holidays. You are invited to attend the Planning Commission meeting and offer your thoughts and comments on the proposed language at the public hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may wish to forward your comments in written form, for consideration by the Plan- ning Commission. The Wednesday, April 16, 1986 meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers, Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Should you have any questions or need further clarifications please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, JV.4 O.X. �1� Sara L. McConn Community Development Coordinator cc: James Willis, City Manager Zoning Ordinance Amendment File 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: April 11, 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, April 23 at 7:30 a.m. in the Plymouth City Center Council Conference Room. The followinq items are scheduled for discussion, however, you may wish to bring up other items as well: 1. Update on Development Signage Program - Blair Tremere 2. Report on progress of County Road 9 and 10 Improvement Projects - Fred Moore 3. Review of Housing Element Update - Blair Tremere 4. Zoning Ordinance Revisions - Blair Tremere 5. Erosion Control Program Efforts - Fred Moore 6. Developer Petitions for Public Improvements - Fred Moore 7. 1986 Sewer and Water Area Charges - Fred Moore I look forward to seeing you at the April 23 meeting. BB:dma cc: dames G. Willis, City Manager Blair Tremere, Director of Planning and Community Development Fred Moore, Public Works Director S.F. 41%LIS 11, PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL January 29, 1986 K--5 PRESENT: Bob Burger, Burger Development Group; Marlin Grant, Mary Anderson Construction Company; Randy Laurent, Laurent Builders; Dale Kennedy, Carlson Properties; Rick Murray, Builders Development and Finance Company; Don Myron, Don Myron Realty; Sohn Mullan, Barton Aschman; Maria Vasiliou, Fred Moore, Blair Tremere, doe Ryan, Sara McConn, Sherm Goldberg, dim Willis, and Frank Boyles, City of Plymouth Bob Burger called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. I. City Staff Report on Fast Track Plan Review and Permit Issuance Process for Ingle Family Dwelling Permits II. Blair Tremere summarized the fast track plan review and permit issuance process for single family dwelling permits. A major step in expediting the process is identifying specifically the City's needs, including type of documents as well as the information to be included in each document. In 1986 the City will again hire a temporary plan review person who's sole responsibility will be to complete plan reviews. As a final step, priority review will be given to those applications which are complete and in order from a code perspective. Incomplete applications or petitions not in compliance with the building code will require greater processing time. The fast track process is a mutual effort by the builders and City. Review of Automated Permit System for Non -Plan Review Items such as reroof- reslaina. Diumbina, mecnan Blair Tremere stated that "bugs" had been worked out of the automatic permit issuance system making it responsive to requests for non -plan review permits. Instead of requiring a 24 hour wait, these nPrmitc may he received "while you wait" between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. each day. Surprisingly, very few contractors have taken advantage of this service. The City has initiat- ed an invoicing procedure for those permits which do not require plan review. So long as the invoices are paid promptly, the contractor may continue to take advantage of invoicing. The contractor agrees to not commence work prior to permit issuance and to request inspections in a timely manner. III. Sewer Capacity Issue Fred Moore stated that the City has been attempting to convince the Metro- politan Council that their growth projections need correction and that Plymouth will exceed them based upon development projections. There is also some question on which sewer interceptors will be constructed, including Elm Creek and Pike Lake. As part of the capital improvement program, three trunk lines are proposed for extension over the next five years to increase developable area within the MUSA lines. Bob Burger asked about the Pike Lake interceptor. Fred stated that three alignments are being reviewed by Tennant Company. The City's consulting IV. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL January 29, 1986 Page 2 engineer has identified the associated costs of each alignment and the City has selected the one it desires. A meeting is scheduled for January 30 with Tennant representatives to discuss this alignment, associated costs and easements necessary for construction to take place. The construction timing of the Pike Lake interceptor will be based upon the results of this meeting. It does not appear at this time that Tennant will be proceeding to develop their property in the near furture, but they have indicated they would not obstruct efforts to bring the sewer line across the property, assuming reasonable easement payments were provided. Council - member Vasiliou stated that she had received a letter from the Peterson's wanting to know when Tennant Company would be moving. Fred stated that the meeting should provide a better idea of Tennant's plans, however, they have no deadline in this matter. To establish a deadline would most likely require that the City condemn construction easements. 1986 Improvements for County Road 9 and County Road 10 Fred Moore stated that Hennepin County moved the development of County Road 10 up to 1987 on their construction schedule. A consulting engineer will be designing this project for the County. County Road 9 is in the final design stage with Hennepin County scheduled to complete plans this spring, and bid letting and the first phase of construc- tion completed in 1986. Full construction will be completed in 1987. The typical highway section will be four -lane divided with curbing and median. The intersections will have left and right turn lanes with signals. V. Other Business Joe Ryan stated that the activity level for the Building Division in 1985 was substantial and distributed a year end report. Total building permits were 1,304 against 1,288 for 1984. Residential permits in 1985 were 633 as compared to 589 in 1984. A total of 16 multi family permits representing 259 units, were issued in 1985 versus 19 permits for 406 units in 1984. Remodeling permits in 1985 at 486 were somewhat less than the 499 issued in 1984. More significant increases were experienced in other permits includ- ing plumbing, mechanical, and septic installation and removal. There were 1,013 plumbing permits in 1985 against 1,070 in 1984. A total of 1,040 mechanical permits were secured in 1985 compared with 1,020 in 1984. Septic permits amounted to 111 over none for 1984. A total of 451 certificates of occupancy were issued in 1985 against 386 in 1984. If interest rates remain stable, it is likely that 1986 will also be a good development year. Blair Tremere stated that to reduce conflicts during the course of construc- tion, the Building Inspection Division has established pre -construction meetings to enhance communications between contractors and the Building Div- ision. Experience to date suggests that pre -construction meetings have reduced delays in the construction process. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL _ January 29, 1986 Page 3 Sara McConn reported that 1985 planning applications, amounted to total of 341 in 1985 versus 338 in 1984. This includes 28 conventional preliminary plats, 47 conventional final plats, 10 preliminary PUD's, and 18 final plan PUD's. She stated there have been many inquires for anticipated Spring and Summer construction. Bob Burger reported that he was pleased with the progress Blair, Sara, Joe and other members of the Planning and Building Inspection Department have made in solving problems which contractors had identified in permit issuance and plan review. He is pleased with the hard work and tenaciousness which the department has displayed in alleviating these problems. Marlin Grant asked what the deadline was for developers to request the City to construct public improvements within their developments. Fred stated that if the project is 100% developer paid, the deadline is May 1. If any special assessment procedure is involved, the deadline was October 1, 1985. Don Myron asked when the interceptor at Highway 55 would open up land west to the City's western border. Fred Moore stated that the existing inter- ceptor is to Highway 55 and Vicksburg at this point. During the 1986-1990 CIP it is proposed to be extended to Highway 101 to serve the triangular segment between County Road 24, Highway 55 and Brockton Lane. This is projected for 1990. The CUSA line does not currently include this area, but the City will be petitioning the Metropolitan Council to include this in the development area. Jim Willis stated that the City Council at their January 27 meeting discussed enhancing its efforts to notify the public with respect to devel- opment petitions. The Council is considering the desirability of putting up a 4' x 8' sign saying to the effect that, "THIS LAND IS SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT PETITION. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL..." Such a change in policy would actively involve developers. The Council has not determined what criteria would be used - whether it would be limited exclusively to public hearing related items or be more expansive. The Council is looking for input from the Development Council specifically regarding the type of criteria which should be used and the issue of cost and expense. Blair Tremere reported that in Minnetonka, signs are required only for sub- divisions and zoning issues. The signs are posted by the city's street department based upon a work order at least ten days prior to the petition being heard. This practice requires an inventory of at least one dozen of each sign type, together with a number of special purpose signs. They have found that the bulk of calls received were from realtors and not residents. They have also learned that the practice does not absolve them from resident complaints that they were unaware of the petition. Councilmember Vasiliou stated that the use of signage would not be a substitute for current procedures for mailed notification, cable televising of council agendas and mailing of agendas to homeowner association presidents. She stated that the problem in the past has been that neighbor- hood groups close to projects, but not so close as to receive public hearing notification, have felt surprised when issues affecting their neighborhood PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL January 29, 1986 Page 4 have arisen. The installation of signage is intended to reach people circu- lating in the area. Marlin Grant expressed concern about the additional telephone calls such signage would entail. It is likely to tie up the existing limited number of staff persons and there would be question on whether additional personnel would be required. The signage may also provoke overly concerned citizens Including those not living in the immediate or general vicinity of the property. He can't see the positive side of the proposal. He believes that "word of mouth" is by far the most effective means of communicating issues of local concern. "I don't know" is simply not an acceptable excuse. Rick Murray stated that the installation of signage would disrupt his devel- opment procedures. Their normal practice is to conduct neighborhood meetings once they have put a package together. The installation of signs would get neighbors involved before he would be prepared to deal with specific questions and issues. Don Myron said he appreciated the City's continued sensitivity to the public, but he believes the installation of signs becomes a big expense which may not significantly help anyone. He believes there are not a sufficient number of countervailing pluses to outweigh the minuses of such a program. He believes that the City has sufficient steps to advertise developments using current practices. Bob Burger stated that the development process is complex enough now without adding yet another element which will incrementally increase developer costs. He is also concerned about the impact which telephone calls will have upon City staff as well as developers. Dale Kennedy believes that the signs are fine for issues of where a public hearing is required, but not for site plans. Rick Murray expressed concern that sign requirements not be discriminatory with respect to one set of developers over another. Councilmember Vasiliou stated that the Council does have the option of placing the responsibility for notification more on the individual and Homeowner Association than on the City. She believes the City should work with the Homeowner Associations to help them remain aware. Jim Willis commented that development issues will continue to be paramount in Plymouth as development occurs in small undeveloped "pockets". These infull developments create greater sensitivity since neighbors are affected by the development and because the land which is left for development, in many cases, is marginal. He stated he would convey the Development Council's comments to the City Council for their consideration on this matter. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 a.m. LO CC �}•� LL � :,2 N N C\. ^M (o N rc' cc L N R !•'� ILN _J3N��NN fps corNN v ` fn cc O I I i w UEn r4 W <? HOO Pa C7 c 0y� W o U L_ U O z: < M �, � I I H � W �7 U Lr, I ' • r�z L M ••a� pV 83 c° a E- pi c: cC H W O O N ^, AaUI ¢�pE' go ;�UI mi i W W W OU rL' Z O U C7 M H < P+ U--- w UEn k cy <? HOO c HIr o U L_ O H �7 U � C Z pV 83 E- F� mi i W W W OU rL' Z O U C7 M H < P+ U--- w UEn k cy <? HOO c HIr o U L_ SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 933-9311 Senior Community Services cordially invites you to be their guest at the VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PARTY Wednesday, April 30 at The Eisenhower Community Center 1001 Highway 7 Hopkins, Minnesota from 2:30 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Senior Community Services will be honoring many senior citizen volunteers from the City of Plymouth. We hope you are able to attend. R.S.V.P. by April 21 by calling Senior Community Services 933-9311. 10 A united way ^g"xy 1986 League of Minnesota Cities Annual conference LMC Annual Conference Those eager to take "Positive Steps for Cities" will want to participate in the !986 LMC Aiuivai Cori ereace in Duluth, June 17-20, 1986. The Duluth Arena -Auditorium will be the headquar- ters for the event. The League has invited a roster of distinguished speakers including U.S. Senator Albert Gore, Jr. (Tennessee) who'll speak on "Foresight in Govern- ment" and Wes Jackson, Director of the Land Institute, whose topic will be "The Farm Crisis: New Roots for Agriculture." Also on the agenda is a special Tuesday evening kick-off pro- gram for personal and professional development. This year's conference features sev- eral format changes from previous years. "Skill sessions" and "Issue institutes" will take place throughout the three and one-half days of the conference. Skill sessions are partici- patory workshops which enable city officials to enhance specific leadership abilities and learn techniques which they can apply back home in their community. Examples include: • The Policy Role of the Council, • Strengthening Your Leadership Team, • Strategic Planning, • Negotiation Skills, June 17-20, 1986 Duluth, Minnesota • Going to Court and Winning A special Friday program features a skit and practicum, "How Tos of Appearing on Cable TV." Issue institutes provide up-to-date information on issues of importance to cities. On the agenda are many topics related to financial viability: • Dealing with Federal and State Budget Cuts, • Forum on Risk Management, • Economic Development, • Privatization. City officials wanting to focus on per- sonnel concerns can attend sessions such as • Innovations in Employee Benefits, • Comparable Worth Implementation, • The Changing Workforce —:Managing Diversity, • Update on FLSA. Topics of special interest to smaller cities include: • The Crisis of the Volunteer Fire Department, • Financing Waste Water Treatment Facilities, • Contracting for Services, • City Celebrations (back by popular demand). Another feature this year is a special "Networking Time" on Thursday after- noon — an opportunity for exchanging —�& ideas with other conference attendees. In addition to several workshops, the conference will include structured discus- sion of nuts and bolts subjects in small groups, as well as a special symposium on the latest "hot topic." Finally, for those who want to get a head start on the weekend, Friday program activities will begin and end earlier. The Finale Breakfast (with speaker) at 8:30 a.m. will replace the brunch. From 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon, participants can choose from one of three educational sessions to round out their conference experience. Duluth in June is a showcase for fun and recreation and the city is planning a variety of events for delegates and fami- lies alike. City Night will offer gala festiv- ities under a canopy outside Grandma's Restaurant — food, entertainment, ambi- ence. A workshop specifically for spouses (with a separate registration fee) will focus on what it means to "Choose to Be Something Special" with the expert leadership of trainer Bev Starkey. Details will be available in the next issue. From the Tuesday evening kickoff through the Friday workshops, the Con- ference Committee has packed the pro- gram full of information and ideas of value to every Minnesota city. Begin taking positive steps for your city by following the road to Duluth this June. ■ Preliminary program schedule LMC Annual Conference "Positive Steps for Cities" Tuesday, June 17 7:00-9:00 P.M. Special Kick-off Program 9:00 P.M. Welcoming Reception Wednesday, June 18 9:00-10:15 a.m. Opening Session 10:30-12:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions I (Choose 10:45-12:00 noon 12:15-1:45 p.m. 2:00-3:15 p.m. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Evening N - K Concurrent Sessions IV (Choose one) Skill sessions • Effective council: Strategic planning (Part II) • Leadership skills: Negotiation skills for home, office and city hall (Part II) Issue institutes • Finance: Forum on risk management • Personnel: Update on FLSA • Especially for smaller cities: Contracting for services Mayor's Association/Mini- Conference Lunch Networking Time Special workshops • Economic development for today's city • Stress management for officials and staff Nuts and bolts topics — small group discussions Special symposium on timely topic Visit exhibits Annual Meeting LMC Banquet Friday, June 20 8:30-9:30 a.m. Finale Breakfast/General Session 9:45-12:00 noon Concurrent Sessions V (Choose one) Skill sessions • Effective council: Enhancing your image on cable TV • Leadership skills: New perspectives on organizational excellence Issue institute • Timely topic: City celebrations S 9 one) Skill sessions • Effective council: The policy role of the council • Leadership skills: Going to court and winning (Part I) Issue institutes • Finance: Dealing with federal and state budget cuts • Personnel: The changing workforce — managing diversity • Especially for smaller cities: The crisis of the volunteer fire department 12:30-2:00 p.m. Exhibitor's Lunch 2:004:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions II (Choose one) SkiU sessions; • Effective council: Strengthening your leadership team • Leadership skills: Going to court and winning (Part II) Issue institutes • Finance: Privatization • Personnel: Innovations in employee benefits • Especially for smaller cities: Wastewater treatment grants Evening City Night Thursday, June 19 9:00-10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions III (Choose one) Skill sessions • Effective council: Strategic planning (Part 1) • Leaderships skills: Negotiation skills for home, office and city hall (Part 1) Issues institutes • Finance: A primer on insurance • Personnel: Beyond the study — comparable worth implementation • Especially for smaller cities: Legislative update — specialized topics 10:45-12:00 noon 12:15-1:45 p.m. 2:00-3:15 p.m. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Evening N - K Concurrent Sessions IV (Choose one) Skill sessions • Effective council: Strategic planning (Part II) • Leadership skills: Negotiation skills for home, office and city hall (Part II) Issue institutes • Finance: Forum on risk management • Personnel: Update on FLSA • Especially for smaller cities: Contracting for services Mayor's Association/Mini- Conference Lunch Networking Time Special workshops • Economic development for today's city • Stress management for officials and staff Nuts and bolts topics — small group discussions Special symposium on timely topic Visit exhibits Annual Meeting LMC Banquet Friday, June 20 8:30-9:30 a.m. Finale Breakfast/General Session 9:45-12:00 noon Concurrent Sessions V (Choose one) Skill sessions • Effective council: Enhancing your image on cable TV • Leadership skills: New perspectives on organizational excellence Issue institute • Timely topic: City celebrations S 9 1986 LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE HOUSING Housing Information SINGLE DOUBLE Radisson Hotel Duluth, 505 West Superior Street .............................. $48.00 $58.00 Holiday Inn Duluth, 207 West Superior Street .................................. $50.00 $56.00 Duluth Harbor Inn, 250 South First Avenue East ................................ $40.00 $45.00 $5/ea addtl Edgewater Motels, 2211 London Road ........................................ $50.00 $63.00 Fitger's Inn, 600 East Superior Street ......................................... $64.00 $74.00 +$5/lakeside Downtown Best Western, 131 West 2nd Street ................................ $28.00 $34.00 $4/ea addtl Travel Host, Interstate 35 & 27th Avenue West ................................. $25.00 $35.00 $5/ea addd Voyageur Motel, 333 East Superior Street ..................................... $28.00 $40.00 $4/ea addtl Note: The Radisson Duluth is the Headquarters Hotel. For member city officials only. The Radisson Duluth, Holiday Inn, and Edgewater Motel will each provide one complimentary weekend for two at their facilities, excluding meals, as an early bird special prize. Only delegates sending in their housing registration form by lvlay 1. 1986 will be eligible. The winner must pay the room tax and all incidental charges. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you make your reservations, the better the chance you will have of getting your first choice hotel. The hotels will hold room blocks only until June 3, 1986, after which regular room rates will be in effect on an as available basis. A deposit equal to one night's lodging per room must accompany this housing form. Credit card preferred. Checks must be payable to LNIC Housing. You will receive an acknowledgement of your reservation from the assigned hotel. All changes in reservations or cancellations must be made through the Housing Bureau in writing. Except for guaranteed pay for late arrival, room deposits will be refunded if reservations are cancelled. No reservations will be accepted by phone. Name: City or Organization: Address: City: Arrival Date: Arrival Time Hotel Preference First: Special Requirements: Names of All Occupants: HOUSING RESERVATION State: Second: (please print or type) Title: Zip: Departure Date: Third: Do you wish to guarantee pay for arrival after 6:00 p.m.? Yes No Enclosed is a deposit equal to one night's lodging per room. (Credit Card Preferred) League of Minnesota Cities Housing Bureau Radisson Duluth Hotel 505 West Superior St. Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Attn: Front Office Manager IF PAYING BY CHECK MAKE PAYABLE TO: LMC HOUSING ,n Credit Card Preferred Credit Card Company Card Number Expiration Date The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use the above card to guarantee my hotel reservations reserved by me. I understand that one night's room will be billed through this card if I fail to show up for my assigned housing on the confirmed date unless I have cancelled my reservations with the hotel at least 24 hours in advance. Cardholder signature Date M -k 1986 LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM General Delegate Registration June 17-20, 1986 number total Advance registration (before June 6) ............................ $120.00 Registration at Conference .................................... $135.00 Registration fee includes badge, admission to all general sessions/ workshops, and tickets for meal functions on the general program: Wed. and Thurs. coffee, Wed. lunch, Thurs. banquet, and Fri. breakfast. This registration DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MAYORS/MINI CONFERENCE LUNCHEON on Thursday. If you wish to purchase a ticket for this luncheon, you may do so in the EXTRA CONFERENCE MEAL TICKETS section below. If you are planning on having your spouse attend, that registration is complimentary, but you must purchase meal tickets for your spouse. You may do so in the EXTRA CONFERENCE MEAL TICKETS section below. If you pre -register you'll receive a postcard acknowledgement to be presented at the advance registration desk to facilitate speedy registration. City: P L E A S E P R I N T Full Name (e.g. IN dham) Contact Person: Nickname (e.g. Bill) Title Telephone #: Mini -Conference Registration Thursday, June 19 number Advance registration (before June 6) ............................. $55.00 Registration at Conference ..................................... $65.00 A. C. Spouse total Mini -Conference registration fee includes badge, registration, coffee, and luncheon. If you pre -register, you will receive a postcard acknowledgement to be presented at the prepaid registration desk to facilitate speedy registration. Mini -Conference delegates who plan to attend the Thursday banquet should purchase tickets below. Registered delegates to the General Conference are welcome to attend Mini -Conference sessions and do not need to purchase special registrations. City: P L E A S E P R I N T Full Name (e.g. William) Contact Person: Nickname (e.g. Bill) Title Telephone #: A.C. Spouse EXTRA CONFERENCE MEAL TICKETS Order extra meal tickets below. Be sure to indicate the name of the person(s) for whom you order the tickets, or the name of the delegate who should receive the extra tickets. Spouses' complimentary registration does not include meal tickets. Order below. Mini -Conference registration does not include any meals except the Thursday luncheon. Number Total Luncheon Wednesday............................................................ $ 6.50 for whom Mayors' Luncheon/Mini-Conference Luncheon Thursday ................................ $ 9.00 for whom BanquetThursday...............................................................$18.50 for whom Breakfast Friday................................................................ $ 8.50 for whom TOTAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION ............. $ Send registration and payment to Gayle Brodt, League of Minnesota Cities, 183 University Ave. East, St. Paul, MN 55101 Make checks payable to: League of Minnesota Cities Rev. 4/86 1986 SPRING CLEAN UP PROGRAM GUIDELINES: 1. The purpose of the Plymouth Spring Clean Up Program is to provide Plymouth homeowners with an opportuniy to dispose of refuse which may have accumulated on vacant public or private properties in the neighborhood over the winter at little or no cost to residents. The program is not intended as a basement or garage clean out program. Therefore, used furnishings, utilities, carpeting and other such items should not be included in the program. 2. Normally only one 20 -yard dumpster will be provided at city cost for each clean up event. The homeowner association may elect to rent one additional dumpster at its cost subject to availability. 3. The City will limit its participation to one clean up event per season per association. 4. Homeowner associations should include at least 25 residential dwellings. Smaller associations will be disqualified from participation in this program. 5. To arrange to conduct a spring clean up program, the homeowner association will be responsible for: a. Scheduling the clean up event. b. All advertising for the event. c. Enlisting and organizing the person power necessary to conduct the program. d. Identification and property owner approval of the specific location for the dumpster, preferably by address. Dumpster location should be limited to private property off of the public street right-of-way. e. Identifying the geographic size of the project area and the number of households participating. f. Clean up of the dumpster site where refuse has blown out of the dumpster or the dumpster has been overfilled. The sponsoring group will also be responsible for basic restoration of the dumpster site to the condition it was prior to the clean up event. 6. To arrange to conduct a clean up program a homeowner association must fully complete and mail the application form to: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Attn: Steve Barg or dim Becker Community Service Officers Incomplete application forms will be returned. Clean up program confirmations wil be arranged by phone or by mail. 1986 NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROGRAM APPLICATION Homeowner Association Name: Contact Person: Address: Day Phone: Night Phone: Program Clean -Up Dates: Drop dumpster on: Pick up dumpster on: Specific location of dumpster (describe): Use reverse side to diagram. The dumpster is off the travelled portion of the street: n Yes If not, why? By making this application, I certify that: 1) The number of participating households in this Neighborhood Clean -Up Program equals or exceeds 25. 2) That the purpose of our program is to clean up the neighborhood and NOT to clean up basements. 3) Our association is responsible for restoration of the dumpster site at the end of the program including refuse pick up. ate For City Use: Contractor contacted by: Notes: Signature or contact on: 3 April 15, 1986 D R A F T a Dear Ml: Your participation in last year's Neighborhood Clean Up Program demonstrates to me and members of the City Council that your homeowner's association is vibrant and capable of converting civic concern into positive community action! This year the Council is placing special emphasis on the program. May 1986 has been declared "Spring Clean Up, Fix Up, Paint Up and Planting Month" in Plymouth. This year the City will provide one dumpster for each neighborhood clean up effort. To maximize the geographic coverage of the program, each program is to include a minimum of 25 households. Historically, we have allowed smaller non -association groups to conduct clean up efforts. This year the minimum association size is 25 households. As in the past, the central purpose of the program is to clean up vacant private and public property. It is not intended as a basement clean out effort. I am attaching a copy of the program guidelines which clarify the purpose of the program and responsibilities of the program sponsors. Because of your group's participation last year, I have taken the liberty to suggest that representatives from other homeowner associations contact you for ideas for their clean up campaigns. To confirm that program guidelines are understood, this year for the first time we are asking that clean up programs be arranged through completion of the attached application. No telephone registration will be accepted. Fully completed applications should be sent to: Plymouth City Center, Attention: Steve Barg. Mr. Barg will contact association representatives to confirm program arrangements. Tn June, I will once again be in contact with you regarding suggestions for improvinq the clean up program in 1987. Sincerely, Virgil Schneider Mayor April 15, 1986 0 Dear M4: D R A F T This year the City Council is once again placing special emphasis on neighborhood clean up. I am attaching a proclamation declaring May 1986 as "Spring Clean Up, Fix Up, Paint Up, and Planting Month" in Plymouth. The 1986 Neighborhood Clean Up Program is an opportunity for your association to demonstrate civic pride through community action. I highly encourage you to participate in this program. As homeowners, each of us benefits directly from the clean up program by enhancing the appearance of our neighborhood. Our clean up efforts also help Plymouth maintain its excellent profile and popularity in the metropolitan area. This year the City will provide one dumpster for each neighborhood clean up effort. To maximize the geographic coverage of the program, each program should include a minimum of 25 households. Historically, we have allowed smaller non -association groups to conduct clean up efforts. This year the minimum association size is 25 households. As in the past, the central purpose of the program is to clean up vacant private and public property. The program is not intended as a basement clean out effort. I am attaching a copy of the program guidelines which clarify the purpose of the program and responsibilities of program sponsors. Some of the groups conducting outstanding neighborhood clean-up campaigns last year were: Organization Contact Telephone 1. 2. 3. I'm sure that representatives of these groups would be glad to offer ideas for. your 1986 clean up program if you are interested. To confirm that program guidelines are understood, this year, for the first time, we are asking that clean up programs be arranged through completion of the attached application. No telephone registration will be accepted. Fully completed appli- cations should be sent to: Plymouth City Center, Attention: Steve Barg. Mr. Barg will contact association representatives to confirm program arrangements. In dune, I will once again be in contact with you regarding suggestions for improving the clean up program in 1987. Sincerely, Virgil Schneider Mayor Rick Jorgenson Robert Scribner* Ralph Durand * - —� AMBER WOODS HOA AMLAC HOA BASS LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSN. 18615 - 34th Avenue No. 2015 Lancaster Lane 12000 - 53rd Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55442 Wayne Johnson BIRCH VALLEY HOA 11610 - 53rd Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 Karen Fox* CHELSEA MEWS HOA 1860 Zanzibar Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Jerry Ford CHIPPEWA TRAILS HOA 2660 Hemlock Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Feryl Hughes* CREEKWOOD HEIGHTS HOA 12815 - 27th Place.No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Jerry Derrzel GLEASON LAKE IMPRV. 440 Comstock Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Carol Rinkoff BIRCHWOOD HOA 16315 - 5th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Kenneth Plant* CHELSEA WOODS HOA 1835 Black Oaks Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 President CIMARRON PONDS HOA P.O.`Box 348 Wayzata, MN 55391 Rick Wigand DEERWOOD MEADOWS HOA 11805 - 45th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55442 Thomas Leeper ASSN. GREENTREE WEST HOA 18725 - 30th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Merrilee Riley HERITAGE HIGHLANDS HOA 13010 - 37th Ave. No. Plymouth, MN 55441 Bill Dease* LARCH LANE HOA 12505 - 45th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55442 John DeSanto MEADOWOOD HOA 2730 Queensland Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Marilyn Burkstrand* IMPERIAL HILLS HOA 18215 - 23rd Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Al Clausnitzer LOST LAKE HOA 10705 - 40th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55442 Roger Eggen MIDDLE EAST HOA 9905 41st Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 * Indicates those Homeowner Associations which conducted a 1985 Spring Clean Up Program Garrit. D. Propsma CAVANAUGH'S HOA 3315 Minnesota Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Thomas Barker, Manager CHELSEA WOODS HOA 1505 Yuma Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Jim Sentman COUNTY ROAD 15 HOA 13510 County Road 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 Alan Shuler FERNDALE NORTH HOA 18815 - 4th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Mark Johnson HAWTHORNE PONDS HOA 17815- 6th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Val Scheqlowski IVANHOE WOODS HOA 6 Saratoga Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Barbara Morris* MAPLEDELL/MAPLECREEK HOA 2940 Comstock Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Donna Maus MID -PLYMOUTH PROPERTY OWNERS 14130 - 40th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 000 uoniey * Robert Bohls John Hatlestad _-Z- 3 MISSION HILLS/RIDGE HOA MISSION PONDS HOA NORTHEAST PARKER'S LAKE HO -A 11740 - 38th Avenue No. 11245 - 36th Place No. 14515 - 17th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth,MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55441 Robert Johnson OAKWOOD HILLS HOA 1815 Merrimac Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Mary Shimshock ROLLING HILLS PARK 4860 Union Terrace Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Dan Bork* SHENANDOAH HOA 2644 Shenandoah Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 John Homme TIBURON HOA 3399 Pilgrim Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Ken Searl VALE-HOFF HOA 5600 Evergreen Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Judy Hoffman* WESTRIDGE HOA P.O. Box 243 Maple Grove, Gerald Wilson PINETREE POND HOA 540 Pineview Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Bruce Banister POMERLEAU LAKE HOA 5340 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Roger Hold* Ben Gilvin SCHMIDT LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSN. SCHMIDT LAKE WOODS HOA 4555 Hemlock Lane No. 12230 - 45th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55442 Plymouth, MN 55442 Dave Lattaw SHOREWOOD HILLS HOA 5915 Kirkwood Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Jim Knight TRENTON PLACE HOA 4350 Trenton Ln - Unit 223 Plymouth, MN 55442 Jim Guddal VICKSBURG LANE HOA 4465 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Ken Ester WINDRIDGE HOA 12635 - 54th Avenue No. MN 55369 Plymouth, MN 55441 Mary Glemming ZACHARY LANE HOA 4900 Yorktown Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Bernadette Kline TROY LANE HOA 1840 Troy Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Sharon Dodge ZACHMAN HOMES HOA 14225 - 37th Place No. Plymouth, MN 55441 * Indicates those Homeowner Associations which conducted a 1985 Spring Clean Up Program Manager SUN VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK 10717 - 10th Avenue No. Plymouth, MN 55441 Rick Brandt TRI -COMM HOA 2620 Fountain Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Carol Brownell WESTMINISTER HOMEOWNERS 3060 Rosewood Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Jeff Schachtman WOOD CREEK HOA 3205 N. Wellington Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Marian Bohnsack ZINNIA LANE HOA 330 Zinnia Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 3 Date D R A F T Q SUBJECT: Homeowner Association Recommendations for Improving the 1987 Spring Clean Up Program Dear D: For over eight years, the City has annually sponsored a Neighborhood Clean Up Program in cooperation with Homeowner Associations in the community. The purpose of the program is to enhance community attractiveness by encouraginq residents to pick up refuse which has accumulated on vacant lots, city property or public rights-of-way in their neighborhood. Under program guidelines, the City agrees to provide a 20 -yard dumpster if the Homeowners Association agrees to provide the manpower, know-how and dumpster location for completion of the program. Because of funding constraints, each Homeowners Assocation, regardless of size, has received one City paid dumpster. Any additional dumpsters desired by an Association may be acquired through the City at the Homeowners Association's expense. A number of problems have arisen with respect to the program in previous years including: 1. Dumpsters have been filled beyond capacity, requiring City crews to call for a second dumpster and to take time to clean up materials. This increases both contractual and personnel costs. 2. Related to number one above, many residents have used the program for "basement clean-out" inrludinn rerigerators, tires, etc., rather than for neighborhood clean up. 3. Larger homeowner associations have complained that, by virtue of the number of homes and residents they represent, they should receive more than one dumpster. 4. A number of smaller neighborhood groups have represented themselves as "homeowner associations" in order to take advantage of the program. This has resulted in the underutilization of dumpsters. 5. Only six dumpsters are available each weekend from the City's contractor. Two weekends in May are particularly popular, and the number of dumpsters requested exceeds availability. 6. The $3,000 allocated to the program has been overexpended in past years. Dat e Page Two DRAFT During the 1987/1988 budget cycle, the City Council is goinq to consider how the existing program can be improved. I believe it is safe to say that the Council is suportive of the program for its original purpose - neighborhood clean up. Unfortunately, because the program has evolved into a basement clean out effort in many people's minds, many of the above problems have come about. By this letter I am soliciting your input on how the Spring Clean Up Program can be improved in 1987. To assist you in this effort, I am enclosing a copy of the 1986 program guidelines. I would like to receive your written recommendations no later than duly 7 in order that your ideas can be considered during our budget discussions. You are welcome to share your ideas with the Council in person at the budget hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m., September 15 at City Center. If you have questions, please contact Laurie Houk at Plymouth City Center 559-2800. Crisis in Liability Insurance Is Creating Mounting Pressure for New Legislation By STEPHEN WERMIEL Staff RePOTter Qf THE WALL STREET JOURNA WASHINGTON — The crisis over the soaring cost and scarcity of liability insur- ance is creating mounting pressure on Con- gress to act. "The insurance problem is just all over . the place," says Sen. John Danforth (R., Mo.) , chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. The lightning rod for action is legisla- tion to change the law of product liability— the part of the tort system in which those injured in accidents while using products from cars to telephone booths file lawsuits for damages against companies they blame for their injuries. Such changes have been hotly debated in congressional committees for several years, but now there is "greater urgency," says Sen. Dan- forth, whose staff is drafting legislation. Added pressure will come from the Reagan administration, which is circulat- ing its own proposed product-liability legis- lation. While the president's proposal will meet some opposition, it may also serve as a catalyst. "This will provide the 500 -pound gorilla that's been missing," says Philip Harter, a Washington lawyer who is push- ing for changes in the law. Time May Run Out Consumer -group opposition, and differ- ences in legislative approaches, may thwart the pressure created by the crisis. "Legislation will make it out of committee and maybe even through the Senate, but 1 don't think there's time for the House to act, this year," says Victor Schwartz, a lawyer and former law professor who rep- resents the Product Liability Alliance, a business coalition pushing for changes in the law. Past efforts, led by Sen. Robert Kasten (R., Wis.), focused on setting national standards for state and federal courts, specifying when manufacturers or distribu- tors may be liable. Critics viewed the pro- posal as relieving the liability of manufac- turers at the expense of accident victims. The bill became tied up in committee. Now, Sen. Danforth is trying a different approach, one that is more a change in procedures than standards. His plan, still being drafted, wouldn't change liability, but would provide financial incentives to both sides to encourage settlements and discourage going to trial. A Different Approach The proposals the administration is drafting take a different approach, sources say, proposing to limit punitive and pain and suffering awards to $100,000, capping fees charged by plaintiffs' lawyers on a sliding scale of 25% of the first $100,000 in damages down to 10% after $300,000. The administration would stop the practice of making defendants jointly liable, which has led to well-off defendants who were only partly responsible paying in full. These changes would be both in product-li- ability cases and in lawsuits against the federal government and federal contrac- tors. However, the administration would also partially return to Sen. Kasten's controver- sial approach, setting liability standards for products, such as requiring proof of a negligent design or a defect. Similar pro- posals are in a bill introduced by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.). Administration officials are seeking support from Sens. Danforth, Kasten and Slade Gorton (R., Wash.), hoping for some accommodation. The crucial question is whether there is a compromise and on what terms. Sen. Danforth says, "I'm flexible, but some things in the administration's bill will be very difficult to sell." Liability Issue Enlivened By Sparring on Anecdotes By a WALL STREET JOURNAL Staff Reporter WASHINGTON—The liability debate has been enlivened with sparring by both sides over anecdotes from court cases. Take the California case of the man injured in a teiephone booth when a drunken driver rammed the booth. The 1983 case was settled for an undisclosed amount. On ABC's "This Week with David Brinkley" last Sundky, William McCor- mick, chairman of Fireman's Fund In. surance Co., was indignant over the Cal. ifornia Supreme Court's ruling that he said expanded the legal definition of lia- bility. He said the court ruled that the manufacturer could be liable because the phone booth "could have been made so strong as to withstand" the crash. But the ruling itself didn't say that. It said a jury should decide if those who Put the booth there should have foreseen the mishap from an earlier accident. On the same show, Joseph Jamail, an accident and injury lawyer from Hous. ton, said Mr. McCormick "omitted" that there had been "trouble with this phone booth door locking" and "15 complaints had been lodged against them." But Thomas Cacciatore, the lawyer who filed the California suit, said in a phone interview that he isn't aware of previous complaints about the booth. He contends the door did lock at the time of the accident, and that there have been "well over 15" incidents of cars ram. ming booths at other locations. 58 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1986 POLITICS AND POLICY Proposals to Curb in s ware Dama Adg Lawsuits Lead to Flood of g n Lobb iEffortsyon Both Slides By BROOKS JACKSON Staff Reporter of Tiw WAt.t. STREET JOL HNA] WASHINGTON — Tort reform may sound like an issue that would interest only a law professor, but it's stirring up nearly every business, professional and consumer group here and in dozens of state legisla- tures. And it's making some people see red. After a recent news conference on the subject, for example, a staff aide allied with consumer advocate Ralph Nader lunged at business lobbyist James Coyne, knocked him down and burst a blood vessel in his right eyeball. Mr. Coyne had sug- gested that Mr. Nader is secretly financed by personal-injury lawyers. The Nader man, Jay Angoff, concedes, "I lost my temper." Mr. Coyne has recovered, but the inci- dent shows that feelings are running high in what is becoming a titanic legislative struggle. On one side are those who favor limit- ing damage awards in personal-injury suits: practically the nation's entire busi- ness establishment, the insurance industry, the medical profession and assorted groups of educators and public officials. On the other side, backing the "consumer's right to sue," is an alliance of personal-injury lawyers, labor unions, consumer and envi- ronmental groups, and Mr. Nader. The insurers, as well as manufacturers and some defense lawyers, say that the high cost of personal-injury lawsuits, a growing number of big damage awards and court decisions that have broadened manufacturers' liability are the major rea- sons for the current soaring cost and dwin- dling availability of liability insurance. Role of Legal System But Mr. Angoff, counsel for the National Insurance Consumer Organization, says re- stricting damages and liability would "pe- nalize people who are already injured." He contends that there are "absolutely no data .... to indicate that the legal system is even part of the reason for the astro- nomical increases in insurance rates.' Both sides have political -action commit- tees that give millions of dollars in elec- tion -campaign contributions. Both also spend heavily on public relations, advertis- ing and lobbying and can mobilize thou- sands of members to bring pressure on their congressmen or state legislators. Already, for example, the insurance in- dustry is spending $6.5 million to try to convince the public that it has a "lawsuit crisis" rather than an "insurance crisis" on its hands. One of its print advertisements shows a forlorn youth in a high school football jer- Limits on Damage Judgments For Alliance of American Insurers American Consulting Engineers Council American Medical Association National Association of Home Builders National Association of Manufacturers National Association of Realtors National Association of Towns and Townships National Federation of Independent Business National School Boards Association U.S. Chamber of Commerce Against Association of Trial Lawyers of America Brown Lung Association Consumer Federation of America Consumers Union Environmental Action National Council of Senior Citizens Public Citizen (Ralph Nader) United Auto Workers Union United Steelworkers Union Women's Legal Defense Fund sey and says, "A lot of schools are thinking about closing down their sports programs. Why? It's part of the price of the lawsuit crisis." Other ads say that even clergymen are being sued for "religious malpractice" and that many obstetricians have stopped delivering babies out of fear of being sued. Television ads carry the same themes. The ads are financed by the Insurance Information Institute, the publicity arm of the industry. They are aimed at influenc- ing bills pending before Congress and in several state legislatures, as well as a bal- lot initiative in California. The industry's ads are concentrated in a dozen key states and the District of Columbia and are being timed to coincide with state legislative ses- sions. Personal-injury lawyers say there isn't any way they can match such a publicity campaign. "We're David and they're Go- liath," says Alan Parker, public -affairs di- rector for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. A Well -Armed `David' . But the trial lawyers aren't exactly fighting with slings and stones. Their or- ganization has a Washington staff of about 100 people and a rapidly growing political - action committee with $1.2 million in the bank at last report. It retains two of Wash- ington's premier lobbyists, Democrat Thomas Boggs and Republican William Timmons. The real strength of the lawyers' lobby, however, lies in its 60,000 members, who see a potential threat to their livelihoods. Various proposals now being considered would make it more difficult for people to collect damages for injury or illness, would limit the amount of damages clients could collect, and would even cap the amount lawyers could collect in fees. California trial lawyers have attracted pledges of more than $1 million to fight a June 3 ballot initiative that would curb plaintiffs' ability to collect judgments from defendants in some cases. The president of the state trial lawyers' association, Peter Hinton, wrote in a March 17 letter to mem- hers: "Over a dozen firms and individuals in California have already committed more than $100,000 to the fight. Some have contributed as much as $300,000. We need every penny we can raise." Nader on the Attack But wherever possible, the trial lawyers are keeping a low profile and leaving the talking to Mr. Nader and to allied con- sumer and union ¢roues. Mr. Nader ar- cuses the insurance industry of a "conspir- acy" to raise premiums and strip victims of their rights. He and Joan Claybrook, an old ally who was the federal auto -safety chief in the Carter administration, have formed the Coalition for Consumer Justice, which includes consumer groups, some big labor unions and "victim" groups includ- ing sufferers from white -lung and brown - lung disease. On the other side, a spokesman for the 270,000 -member American Medical Associ- ation says the cost of malpractice judg- ments is the AMA's "issue No. 1." And a spokesman for the U.S. Chamber of Com- merce says that group decided last week to start its own advertising campaign against escalating product-liability judgments. The chamber hasn't decided how much it will spend, but it is likely to be a consid- erable sum. Barry Bauman,an attorney for the chamber, says the group also sees this as its top legislative issue for the com Ing year, and he says, "We don't want to shortchange it in any way." In addition, Mr. Coyne, executive vice president of the American Consulting Engi- neers Council, has put together a coalition I of business groups supporting limits on damage judgments, called the American Tort Reform Association. The more than 200 member groups range, alphabetically, fromthe the Wood Academy of ufaacneral eturlers of America. z� JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PRAC MEETING April 2, 1986, 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Schneider, Sisk, Zitur; PRAC members Edwards, Anderson, LaTour, Mullan, Rosen; staff Willis, Boyles, Blank, Brown, Busch, Patterson and Peterson Presentation by Busch Park facility rental policies and fee schedule, athletic associations and use of school facilities. The pressure is great on existing facilities. Weekends are becoming more of an option with new school policies on scheduling personnel. Daytime facilities continue to be a problem. Adult sports - numbers. Lights out policy - no new inning or period may start after 10:00 p.m. Presentation by Patterson Selection of new programs - always working four months to one year ahead. Ideas come from: staff brainstorming, brochures from all over the U.S., PRAC and program advisory committee, community education, feedback from participants, requests from residents, other agencies. Selection based on: philosophy, program balance, duplication of services, can it pay for itself, space/facilities, staff time, availability of qualified instructors, interest, safety/liability. Presentation of program growth: with a 23% increase in population from 1980-85, the number of classes offered increased 576%, total enrollment increased 297% with non-resident enrollment increasing 1367. Individual sports enrollment increased 40% and adult team enrollment increased 210%. Mayor Schneider questioned why not charge non-resident fees. Many programs already have non-resident fees attached. The major reason we have not adopted the fees across the board is the use of school facilities and the possibility of having to face facility charges if the school districts responded negatively to non-resident charges. Another reason is the low estimated revenue generated versus a much larger negative reaction. Presentation by Peterson - Maintenance expenses and hours worked for five parks by task. Parks included: Zachary, Oakwood, Schmidt, Lions and Shiloh. With this information better pre- dictions can be made for additional maintenance demands created by acquisition of additional facilities. If cuts were made in the parks and environmental budget, the first services affected would be trimming, garbage pick-up, fertilization and spraying (turf maintenance cuts could force high expenditures with total renovation in the future) . Conversely, if increases were made to the budget, greater use of contractual services, additional upkeep, more fences, etc. Presentation by Blank Park Development: Since 1981, progress has been made in 13 out of 17 neighbor- hoods (either some or all land has been acquired, or a park has been developed) inside the MUSA line. Joint City Council/PRAC Meeting Remarks April 2, 1986 Page 2 Remaining deficiencies: Neighborhood #15 north of County Road 9 and east of Fernbrook Lane, 435 and 443, south of Oakwood School (note - no undeveloped land is available), 439 south of Medicine Lake. Neighborhood Parks: Five sites are either in the land acquisition or develop- ment phase: County Road 61, Amhurst, St. Mary's, Rolling Hills and Swan Lake. Playfields: Phase I development will take place at either Bass Lake or Parkers Lake by 1990. City Parks: Parkers Lake - Phase I in 1986, Phase II in 1987; West Medicine Lake - planning for 1988; Plymouth Creek - $10,000 is budgeted for 1986 to study the future development and use. There is a permit in with the DNR for lake dredging over a period of years. A lot of pressure is directed toward trail development. The major priority is given to infilling between portions of trail already in place. The Luce Line between Vicksburg Lane and I-494 is scheduled for 1986. The park dedication collected one year is spent the next. Liability Eric Blank indicated national design standards are used to provide safety. Equipment heights, surfaces, equipment and spacing are all kept at state-of-the- art levels. Maintenance records are kept of monthly inspections and repairs made to equipment. John Mullan noted that care should be taken so that designers and;or companies supplying equipment or plans provide insurance certificates. Mary Patterson explained the staff selection and training process used. Ruth Brown elaborated on recent changes in policies regarding pool and beach procedures, lifeguard training requirements, testing and in -services. Eric Blank also stated he feels our greatest exposure is through youth teams with volunteer coaches. He recommends working toward using all certified coaches. Community Center Questions arose regarding the marketing and broad support needed for such a project. Rick Rosen stressed that the concept needed to be sold, not the specifics. Jerry Sisk proposed a professional consultant be used for marketing. Generally, Councilmembers Zitur and Sisk were in favor of a community center. Mayor Schneider is in support of the idea, but he feels that the timing is not right and that there is not enough community support at this time. City Manager Willis indicated that a community center would be important for giving community identity and spurring continued growth. Firestation #3 is seen as the priority in 1986. Eric Blank explained that the possibility of private financing is currently being hindered by proposed changes in the federal tax laws. All councilmembers were very interested in pursuing private financing. A record of those calling in regarding the future of a community center will be kept. DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT 1 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO April 9, 1986 JatResA. Willis, City Manager through Richard J. Carlquist, Public Safety Director Jane Laurence -Cooper DEER TASK FORCE The deer task force met on April 9, 1986. The following members were present: Jane Laurence -Cooper Dick Mulhollam Carole Busch Maria Vasiliou Dick Carlquist The meeting started at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to review literature and information from Wild Life Manaqement Professionals and also from cities that have dealt with a similar problem due to increasing numbers of white tail deer. Jane informed the group that she had heard from Gene Johnson of the Courage Center, 542-3707. Mr. Johnson organizes a group from the Courage Center of wheel chair archers who go deer hunting every year. These are paraplegics who pair up with an able bodied person and go out in the woods to hunt. He wanted to be notified if Plymouth did decide to have a hunt in order to bring his wheel chair archers out in the early part of the season. Materials from the city of Blaine were reviewed. The Blaine City Clerk had supplied us with a copy of their original ordinance which allowed for a bow and arrow hunt, and a later revision of that ordinance which allowed for a muzzle loading hunt. Information from John Parker of The Department of Natural Resources, area wild life manager for Hennepin, Scott, Dakota and Carver counties, was reviewed. Mr. Parker's phone number at home is 447-8487 and his work phone number is 445-9393. His area office is located at 223 Holmes Street, Room 101, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379. Mr. Parker pointed out that cities can legally issue fire arms permits but not hunting permits. He also indicated that the DNR sponsors an advanced hunter education course and it would be available if Plymouth decided to have a hunt and required an orientation night. (Also, information was received from Gene Woodman, Education Specialist with The Department of Natural Resources, regarding the hunter education program.) Mr. Parker recommended looking into the use of reflectors for high use crossings but pointed out that the city must then also put some thought into establishing and managing deer areas. Managing for deer would involve providing food and cover and encouraging the deer to stay in the provided wild life area. John Parker is available and would like to meet with decision makers to discuss the options available. PAGE TWO April 9, 1986 Memp to dames G. Willis From Richard J. Carlquist L 1� �. AL -7 Eight articles from Professional Literature on deer control were distributed to the committee members and reviewed by them. Topics included fencing, removal techniques, calculating food needs for white tail deer and the use of reflectors in reducing deer vehicle collisions. Of particular interest to the committee members were the the three articles which dealt with the use of the swareflex wild life warning reflectors which typically showed a 91% reduction rate in deer vehicle collisions. All committee members were in favor of checking further into the possibility of securing reflectors for the high use crossings in Plymouth. The discussion then turned to the philosophical aspects of hunting. Councilwoman Ms. Vasiliou and Director Carlquist supported an idea of a nuisance control approach to problems with deer browse. Using this method, the city would respond to nuisance complaints involving deer in the same way it handles woodpeckers or pigeons, in that a land owner would be issued a fire arms permit and would obtain permission from the State of Minnesota to eradicate deer that can be shown to be causing a nuisance. It was pointed out by Jane Laurence -Cooper that this method is a simple political approach to the problem and would be of very little effectiveness in dealing with the long range wild life management of white tail deer in Plymouth. It was decided that Director Carlquist will summarize the task force findings in a report and would circulate the report to the members of the task force. If any members at that time wish to attach statements or reports of their own, they .may do so, and upon completion the entire report would be forwarded to the City Council for their review. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. The minutes are submitted by Jane Laurence -Cooper. JLC s kp n Uo 1' I� 41" �14 1j APRIL 9-10-11 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 FLUSHING SCHEDULE SPRING 1986 Industrial areas along I-494 both sides south of Highway 55 Maple Creek, Maple Dell, & 25th. Ave. Dunkirk to 101, Steeple Chase, Fox Run. Ponderosa & Willow Ponds. 17th. and 18th. off Fernbrook, Parkers Lake, Harbor to Niagara off Co. Rd. 15. Fazendin Park, Sunny acres, Queensland and 101, and Candlelight Terrace and Meadowood. Niagara to Vicksburg between Co. Rd. 15 and 9th. Ave. and Cimarron East. Shiloh, Seven Ponds and Seven Ponds east. Vicksburg and Birch Briar, Birchwood, Cimarron Ponds and Zanzibar, 14th. Ave. off Co. Rd. 6. Greentree, 30th. Ave. and 30th. Place off 101, Hughes Johnson, and Ambur Woods. • 9th. 10th. 11th. 12th. 13th. Ave. both sides of 101, Dunkirk and Garland, south of Co. Rd. 6 and 8th. Ave. west of 101 to Queensland and Burl Oaks. Pinecrest, Hadley Hills, and Ferndale North April 18 Greentree West, Maple Creek 2nd. Treehouse of Shenandoah. Vicksburg from 26th. Avenue to Hwy. 55 and Medina Rd. 32nd. 32nd. Ave. to Ranchview. April 21 Hawthorne Ponds, and Kingswood Farm, Cavanaugh, and start downtown Plymouth. Vicksburg from Co. Rd. 6 to 26th. Ave. Chelsea Woods and Garland & Fountain, north of Co. Rd. 6, 19th. Ave. to Hwy. 101. April 22 Downtown Plymouth, Plymouth Creek and Juneau Ln. to Amhurst. Imperial Hills and Annex, Merrimac & Olive north of Co. Rd. 6 April 23 Amhurst, Oxbow, Woodale. Fernbrook from 55 to Co. Rd. 9, Fox Meadows, Park Place, Fox Glen, Cedar Ridge, and Glacier, nroth of Co. Rd. 9 FLUSHING SCHEDULE SPRING 1986 APRIL 28 Creekwood Heights, Chippewa Trails, West Minister, Rappaport. Co. Rd. 15 from 494 to Zachary, including streets north & south. April 29 Northwest Business Campus, Heritage Estates, 34th. Ave. to Xenium West Medicine to Co. Rd. 9. Gleanloch areas, Beacon Heights both sides of Hwy 55. April 30 Sagamore, Nathan Lane both sides from Co. Rd. 9 to 51st. Ave. Ivanhoe Woods and streets between Hwy 55 and 13th. Ave. between Nathan Ln. & Co. Rd. 18. Honeywell and Plymouth Shopping Center. May 1 Zachary Ln. from Co. Rd. 9 to 36th. and Four Seasons from Union Terrace to Lancaster and 36th. Ave. to Co. Rd. 9 Area from Larch Ln. to Arrowood and from Co. Rd. 9 to 52nd. May 2 Mission Hllls 4th. & 5th., Lost Lake, Colony Hills, Wellington, Pheast Hills. Areas between Larch to West Medicine and from 45th. to 58th. and 53rd. & 54th. from Larch to Goldenrod. May 5 Mission Hllls, Mission Ridge, Mission Ponds, and 36th. Ave. to Jonquil. Wood Creek, 32nd. East Medicine and Tibune. Area from Hemlock Ln. to Zachary from tower to 54th. Ave. including Skyline Hills and Harrison Hills. May 6 East side of Medicine Lake from 32nd. to 13th. Ave. & Ridgecrest. Bass Lake area and Pike Lake area and Co. Rd. 47 to Prudential. May 7 Plymouth Creekview, Tangletown, and West Medicine from 26th. to Hwy 55 and So. Shore Dr. from Hwy 55 to 11th. Ave. Teakwood and Oakview north of Hwy 55 and 18th. Ave. from Hwy 55 to Forestview. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: April 7, 1986 TO: Project 413,x,, FROM: Fred Moore, irrector of Public Works SUBJECT: Highway 101 Improvement Project City Project 413 On Friday, April 4th I met with representatives of MnDOT and property owners concerning the Highway 101 Improvement Project which will be constructed by MnDOT this summer. In attendance at the meeting from MnDOT was Glen Ellis, Chief Design Engineer, and two other staff people who will be in charge of construction after the project begins. Carter Hicks, one of the concerned property owners in the area, and Gary Neilson, store manager of Erickson Super Valu and Bob Erickson were also in attendance. I believe as a result of the meeting the property owners understand the need for the project. During the period from 1979 to 1982 there were a total of 31 accidents at the intersection of Highway 101 and 19th Avenue. These accidents included one fatality, 15 personal injury and 15 property damage accidents. It was for this reason that the State programmed improvements on Highway 101. The vroiect now includes the extension of the existing four -lane roadway Northerly through the Merrimac Lane intersection. It also includes the construction of a right -turn lane from Southbound Highway 101 to Westbound County Road 6. The estimated project cost is $375,000. MnDOT stated that the contract includes 35 working days for construction. They would expect work to begin about July 7th or after the 4th of July weekend. The concern of Mr. Hicks is the trees which need to be removed next to the lake. The centerline of the new roadway has been shifted ten feet to the West in order to minimize the impact adjacent to the lake as much as possible. The plans, as presently, completed do not include any replanting of trees adjacent to the lake. MnDOT stated that it is very unlikely that the plans could be amended and the State VD replant trees at their cost. At the present time the State has not submitted to the City the final plans for approval and adoption of the cost sharing agreement. I am expecting to receive this material within the next two weeks. I informed Mr. Hicks that I would let him know when this item was scheduled for City Council consideration. Mr. Hicks and other property owners will be asking the City to fund the planting of trees adjacent to the lake. FGM:kh cc: James G. Willis =-10 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 320 Washington Av. South = - Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-8468 ;y ` S0``' tiN HENNEPIN LF -U 935-3381 TTY 935-6433 March 20, 1986 Ms. Lois Troemel, Chairperson Board of Directors Christ Memorial Lutheran Church 13501 County Road 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Troemel: In response to your concern about traffic conditions at the intersection of County Roads 61 and 15 in the City of Plymouth, our department has conducted traffic studies and investigated accident experience at this location. The traffic studies consisted of manually counting all vehicular and pedestrian movements through the intersection for a 16 hours period (6:00 am to 10:00 pm) on a typical week day. Accident experience was checked from the date County Road 61 opened to traffic in November of 1985 to the present date. A copy of the 16 hours volume study is enclosed for your information. The results of the Lraffic study showed that traffic volumes, both vehicular and pedestrian, fall considerably below the levels necessary to justify placing more stringent control at this location, such as a traffic signal or a four way stop. Personnel stationed at this intersection performing the study observed that there was little or no difficulty to either vehicles or pedestrians desiring to enter or cross County Road 61. Since the new roadway opened to traffic, the Plymouth Police Department reports that to their knowledge. no accidents have occurred at this intersection. As pointed out in our earlier correspondence, painted crosswalks and pedestrian warning signs are in places to assist pedestrians in crossing County Road 61. These, of course, will remain and the crosswalk repainted this spring. Since our last correspondence, the Commissioner of Transportation has designated a 40 MPH speed zone on County Road 61 through this area. Appropriate speed limit signs have been posted on this route. n MAP,t 1986 r HENNEPIN COUNT an equal opportunity employer L. Troemel March 20, 1986 Page 2 Based on this information, the installation of more stringent traffic control such as a traffic signal or a four way stop at this location cannot be recommended by our department. Traffic volume studies, intersection observations and accident records indicate that pedestrians and vehicles have little or no problems safely crossing or entering County Road 61. Should you have further concerns about this intersection, please call either me or Dennis Hansen, County Traffic Engineer, at 935-3381. Sincerely, Herbert 0. Klossner, P.E. Director HOK:DLH:mr cc: Commissioner E. F. Robb, Jr. Fred G. 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PAUL, MINNESOTA 55103 PETITION FQR NmIATION SEj� (PLBLIC SECTOR).,, ate Received kase Number •story File 45 Day 60 Day: trig iation Period Commences on _ Mediation PtJHod Ends on Name of Petitioning Organization: IOW EIEURCEMM LABM SERVICES Address: 10800 Lyndale Ave., Suite 220 City: IRI qton State: MN Zip: 55420 Phone: j ) 881-5005 Name of Representative: Poland J. Miles, Bus,riecs Agerit Address: = me City: State: Zip: Phone: Name of Other Party: MY CIF PLY4J= S UT) Address: 3400 Plymouth Boulevard C i ty : Plymouth State: MN zip: 55441 Phone: ( ) 559-2800 Name of Representative: 1EYank Boyles Address: Salle City: Name and Address of Additional Persons to be Notified of Meetings: Pon Ibr mn, 7604 Ri rmi a Way, Ykp1e Crave, Mi rnesot a 55369 State: Zip: Phone : ( ) Same Type of Governmental Agency Involved: Dcounty [x1unicipality Dchool Dist. D pBdComn. D tate/U of M Type of Mediation Requested: Contract ® Grievance Type of Bargaining Unit Involved: (file a separate petition for each appropriate unit) Check the ONE designation which is most applicable: K-12 Teachers Registered Nurses/LPN Technical g Police/Fire/Corrections Clerical/Administrative Higher Education Instructional Supervisory Social Services Wall to Wall Confidential Maintenance & Trades Other Professional Principals/Asst. Principals Service & Support Other Status of Employees Involved: [Z Essential Q Other Than Essential Number of Employees in Unit: 4 Number of Prior Meetings Held: 3 Concise Statement of the Nature of This Dispute and Unresolved Issues: A11 tem and oorlditians of EWloyment- Date Current Contract Expires: 12/31,/85 Date of Petition: 4/3/86 Date Copy Sent to Other Parties Listed Above: 4/3/86 Check if This is a First Contract 0 DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Mediator Assigned: Date of First Mediation Session: Date Impasse Certified: Date Arbitration (] Accepted Date Referred to PERE: Date Strike Commenced: Total Settlement Cost: Additional Information: New Contract Expiration Date: r_ - "r_nnnnn nl X Authorized Sigkiture Business hqpM it e 0 Person Signing this Petition Date Assigned: Number of Mediation Sessions Held: Date Arbitration Requested: I] Rejected: Date Final Positions Due: Date Arbitration Award Received: Date Strike Ended: Work Days Lost: Wage Cost: Fringe Cost: Date Case Closed Out: OLSON, GUNN AND SERAN, Ltd. _- 315 315 Peavey Building LAW OFFICES 730 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2473 612 339-8846 April 9, 1936 Mr. John E. Drawz LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz 2000 First Bank Place West 120 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Re: Lamson v. City of Plymouth Dear Mr. Drawz: Our office represents George Lamson in connection with the above -referenced matter. Mr. Lamson has decided that he does not wish to pursue the matter. I am therefore enclosing a Stipulation of Dismissal for your review. If it is agreeable to you, I request that you sign it and return it to me for filing. Please give me a call if you have any questions or comments. Thank you very much. Very truly yours, OLSON, GUNN AND SERAN, LTD. By 1/� Bradley J. Gunn BJG:tlb Enclosure cc: Larry Marofsky Wayne H. Olson Alonzo B. Seran Harold H. Sheff Richard J. Gunn David R. Knodell Michelle I Ulrich Bradley J. Gunn STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN Robert Lamson, Petitioner, VS. City of Plymouth, Respondent. DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT File No. MX -85-18128 STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE T1;e above-named parties agrCe and stipulate as follows: 1. Petitioner hereby dismisses with prejudice his claims and cause of action against the City of Plymouth, as described and set forth in his "Petition for Writ of Certiorari," dated October 17, 1985. 2. The parties shall bear their own costs, disburse- ments, expenses, and attorneys' fees. Dated: April I , 1986 Dated: April /0 , 1986 OLSON, GUNN AND SERAN, LTD. By l Pli� Bradley "unn 132"238 Attorneys for Petitioner 315 Peavey Building 730 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Telephone: (612) 339-8846 LEFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY, O'BRIEN & DRAWZ a Professional Association By cz Jo n E. Drawz 326 Attotnbys for Respondent 2000 Yirst Bank Place West 120 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Telephone: (612) 333-0543 1C_;L PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT AREA 9 March 10, 1986 I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider V. ADJOURN RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM �3CA,,_ Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE:y,�,,�L,y, n NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT:%��- ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: PHONE NUMBER: -1/- 7-5-- / 5`7 April 7, 1986 Ms. Pat Johnson 17570 28th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Johnson: CITY OF PLYMOM As a result of receiving several comments at the March 20th Town Meeting, and your resident feedback form, the City Council has adopted a resolution requesting the Hennepin County Department of Transportation to undertake a study for the need of additional traffic control devices at the intersection of County Road 6 and Dunkirk Lane. Since County Road 6 is under the jurisdiction and control of the County all changes or additions to the existing traffic control devices, including traffic signals, must be approved by the County. The request for this study was approved by the Plymouth City Council on March 31st. Since this type of study requires detailed traffic counts at the intersection and an analysis of the accident records for the past several years, I would expect it will take the County three to four months to complete the study. After the Citv has received the study from the County, I will inform you of the recommendations for any changes. If there are any further questions at this time, please do ,not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles( (Town Meeting) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT AREA 9 March 10, 1986 I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider V. ADJOURN RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form If you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: �i�z �� ; /0C w o r ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: m e �4 7P D 7;t � I t C o -.QTY' a n It -D V j", b NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: w ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: 17 y 2d PHONE NUMBER: '4 % 6 -.2- 7 ~� April 7, 1986 Mr. J. W. Bienswar 17020 County Road 6 Plymouth, Minnesota Dear Mr. Bienswar: 55447 As a result of receiving several comments at the March 20th Town Meeting, and your resident feedback form, the City Council has adopted a resolution requesting the Hennepin County Department of Transportation to undertake a study for the need of additional traffic control devices at the intersection of County Road 6 and Dunkirk Lane. Since County Road 6 is under the jurisdiction and control of the County all changes or additions to the existing traffic control devices, including traffic signals, must be approved by the County. The request for this study was approved by the Plymouth City Council on March 31st. Since this type of study requires detailed traffic counts at the intersection and an analysis of the accident records for the past several years, I would expect it will take the County three to four months to complete the study. After the City has received the study from the County. I will inform you of the recommendations for any changes. If there are any further questions at this time, please do ,not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jam,/ 4 9'7bo� Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles (Town Meeting) I 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 i. RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: nnyi- C-1, li, 7) G 1l ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: - ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: PHONE NUMBER: 14 April 7, 1986 Ms. Patti Richardson 17030 30th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Richardson: CITY OF PLYMOUTFt �: �: 1— `–L-, C� As a result of receiving several comments at the March 20th Town Meeting, and your resident feedback form, the City Council has adopted a resolution requesting the Hennepin County Department of Transportation to undertake a study for the need of additional traffic control devices at the intersection of County Road 6 and Dunkirk Lane. Since County Road 6 is under the jurisdiction and control of the County all changes or additions to the existing traffic control devices, including traffic signals, must be approved by the County. The request for this study was approved by the Plymouth City Council on March 31st. Since this type of study requires detailed traffic counts at the intersection and an analysis of the accident records for the past several years, I would expect it will take the County three to four months to complete the study. After the City has received the study from the County, I will inform you of the recommendations for any changes. If there are any further questions at this time, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles!: (Town Meeting) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 ,-'Zsc� PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING FORMAT AREA 9 March 10, 1986 I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Virgil Schneider II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor Virgil Schneider V. ADJOURN RESIDENT FEEDBAOC FORM Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your concern. NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED: -21taS pti � Fox, t '✓F~ (2e�ct/'`tell 00 S "4— K rs b 0( II "2AT ION ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE:��� P 4 `� rCSSic- J.G _ / ;Jt'-Sf-�! ons ie turn a "-A C 0""UI NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT: ps l ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: �2t?5 PHONE NUMBER: 1i%G -�70` April 7, 1986 Mr. James G. Samples 2425 Comstock Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Samples: CITY OF PLYMOUTI+ As a result of receiving several comments at the March 20th Town Meeting, and your resident feedback form, the City Council has adopted a resolution requesting the Hennepin County Department of Transportation to undertake a study for the need of additional traffic control devices at the intersection of County Road 6 and Dunkirk Lane. Since County Road 6 is under the jurisdiction and control of the County all changes or additions to the existing traffic control devices, including traffic signals, must be approved by the County. The request for this study was approved by the Plymouth City Council on March 31st. Since this type of study requires detailed traffic counts at the intersection and an analysis of the accident records for the past several years, I would expect it will take the County three to four months to complete the study. After the City has received the study from the County, I will inform you of the recommendations for any changes. If there are any further questions at this time, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: Frank Boyles' (Town Meeting) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE 1,612) 559-2800 April 7, 1986 Mr. Howard Hunt 17205 County Road 47 Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 Subject: Elm Creek Maintenance Dear Howard: =--13 b' I realize you are out of the City on an extended vacation, but this letter will give you a written record on the maintenance which was performed within the Elm Creek Drainageway. Work was undertaken both by the City of Plymouth and the City of Maple Grove. On February 24th and 25th a contractor working for the City of Plymouth dredged approximately one to two feet of silt from the creek channel. This work took place from County Road 47, Northerly for approximately 800 feet. All material removed from the channel was hauled outside the flood plain. Beginning that same week and continuing into the next week the City of Maple Grove also had a contractor remove one to three feet of silt from the channel within Maple Grove. This work was undertaken over approximately 2,000 feet of the creek channel. Maple Grove also removed trees that had fallen within Lhe channel. The work undertaken by both Cities was that recommended in a report prepared by Barr Engineering in order to restore the creek channel to 1974 conditions. By completing this work the length of time for which water is outside the creek channel will be lessened. When you return if there are any questions with regard to the work that was completed, please do not hesitate me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: James G. Willis 3400 PLYMOUTK BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 =- �1AC-I April 7. 1986 z CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ Senator dames Ramstad 2618 Crosby Road Wayzata, MN 55391 Dear Jim: The Legislature has adjourned and I hope we can all rest! I know you are well deserving of a break from the rigors of the regular session, not to mention the pressure of havinq to cope with the budget balancing act which culminated in the one -day special session. I want to personally thank you for your efforts during this past session on behalf of Plymouth. I am particularly pleased that our efforts to establish a infrastructure replacement fund law were successful. While the original bill was changed substantially, the bill should prove to be of benefit to not only Plymouth, but to all the municipalities of the state. Infrastructure replacement is going to continue to be a subject of Brach Aiscussion in the years ahead. With the new authority granted by this legislation, municipalities will at least have a means by which they can address the financing of the replacement of streets, bridges, curbs, gutters and storm sewers outside levy limitation. Even the reverse referendum provision should not create an undue burden for most cities. I don't believe this bill would have of ultimately worked its way into the Bonding Bill (H.F. 2287) if it had not been for your personal efforts. There isn't a whole lot of "sex" appeal to these kinds of bills, but they do represent, in my view, legislation which will assist local government in meeting its responsibilities more effectively. Thank you for your special efforts and support, without which this new and valuable tool would not be available to us. Best regards, 4ame G. Willis 't Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 t _IA01, April 7, 1986 Representative Craig Shaver 250 Peavy Lane Wayzata, MN 55391 Dear Craig: j CITY OF PLYMOUTFF The Legislature has adjourned and I hope we can all rest! I know you are well deserving of a break from the rigors of the regular session, not to mention the pressure of having to cope with the budget balancing act which culminated in the one -day special session. I want to personally thank you for your efforts during this past session on behalf of Plymouth. I am particularly pleased that our efforts to establish a infrastructure replacement fund law were successful. While the original bill was changed substantially, the bill should prove to be of benefit to not only Plymouth, but to all the municipalities of the state. Infrastructure replacement is going to continue to be a subject of much discussion in the years ahead. With the new authority granted by this legislation, municipalities will at least have a means by which they can address the financing of the replacement of streets, bridges, curbs, gutters and storm sewers outside levy limitation. Even the reverse referendum provision should not create an undue burden for most cities. I don't believe this bill would have of ultimately worked its way into the Bonding Bill (H.F. 2287) if it had not been for your personal efforts. There isn't a whole lot of "sex" appeal to these kinds of bills, but they do represent, in my view, legislation which will assist local government in meeting its responsibilities more effectively. Thank you for your special efforts and support, without which this new and valuable tool would not be available to us. Best regards, 0 mes G. Willis Ci y Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 - k J -ACA-, April 7, 1986 CITY OF PUMOUTR William H. Schreiber 10001 Zane Avenue No. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Dear Bill: Thank you for your help and support in this past legislative session. I am particularly pleased that the infrastructure replacement reverse fund bill that we were so interested in, was included in the bonding bill (HF 2287). When we embarked upon this ffaert ar yyer hilein the we had no iin the d not anticipate the difficultylyinghead House, we got bombed in the Senate Tax Committee. Without your personal intervention and support, there is no question that this bil bill would have de gone no further this session. For that I must express my P PP ton because I know that you must have had a hundred other items on your mind of equal significance, not only to yourself, but to other constitutents. I am hopeful that this new tool will be effectively used by Minnesota municipalities in the years ahead. If it is, I believe we will be able to more appropriately begin to meet the fiscal challenge of replacing our deterioriating infrastructure on amor the rational ball financial basis t an has the been possible heretofore. At lea municipalities where it belongs. Thank you again, Bill, for your very special efforts. Best regards, 4ty3 s G. Willis Manager OGW:Jm 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 2 April 1986 Lawrence A. Casper 2630 Zanzibar Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Virgil Schneider, Mayor City of Plymouth Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mayor Schneider: Recently I attended a community meeting held by the City Council. This gathering was most interesting and informative. I have continued to be impressed with the quality of the municipal government during the three years I have lived in this city. The city planning, especially the parks and trails system, will ensure a viable and attractive community as its population grows. A project which will be of great benefit to Plymouth residents of all ages is the development of the recreational complex at the City Center. I has dis- appointed that the referendum on that project did not pass, but it was under- standable considering the Wayzata School District problems at that time. My concern is that there now exists a window of opportunity with building costs and interest rates low. While there is uncertainty over federal and state budget cuts which will affect municipalities, it is nevertheless a good time to invest in this part of Plymouth's development. A return to high interest and inflation could postpone the recreation center for years and result in a sub- stantially higher cost when eventually built. I would appreciate it if you would place a review of the recreation center on a future Council agenda and see that the Parks and Recreation Department con- tinues to pursue this project. Sincerely, 1 ?r. Lawrence A. Casper LAC:dp lcl mayor Virgil A..Schneider, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Minnesota Dear Mayor: Subject: Recycling 1420 Juneau Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Apr i 1 ,7, 1986 I admire your efforts to attempt to reduce the need for sanitary landfill facilities. Unfortunately, programs similar to the one you propose have generally failed across the U.S. Like those, this proposal is lacking in any economic benefit to the Plymouth resident. Iagree recycling is a conservative measure we all should be willing to support but we are an affluent society and are comfortable with paying for the convenience of having our garbage picked up without the chore of separation. The program you suggest is.far too late in time to provide any economic benefit for at least two reasons: 1) Hennepin County is in the process of construction of a Refuse Derived Fuel ("RDF") facility which is scheduled for completion in.1988; and 2) your proposal does not eliminate the need for garbage collection. Both of these will ultimately have a negative economic impact on every residential, commercial and industrial constituent of Hennepin County. The need to continue the services of an independent garbage collector and essentially pay the same rate for one container or three, automatically is defeating to your program. The added fees to be paid by such collector for disposal in the Hennepin -County RDF facility will be directly reflected in the rates the collector charges its customers. In addition, your proposal will add yet another cost. Since the City is sponsoring your proposal, it will have added expenses in the form of handling equipment and probably added labor costs. Being familiar with this entire waste disposal problem, I cannot support the program you propose. Further, I; oppose having the City appropriating or spending any funds to promote or execute this proposal. Very truly yours, G.T. Strodthoff, GTS:cls April 7, 1986 O . innesota Waterfowl Association, : '01 Normandale Road (612) 922-2832 City Council of Plymouth Planning & Zoning Commission of Plymouth City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55422 Dear Council and Commissioners, Subject: Altering of wetlands Minneapolis, Minnesota 55424 It has come to my attention that you recently approved the altering of at least four wetlands which are designated wetlands on the state Protected Waters Inventory. I also understand you are contemplating additional such activity. Our organization is presently looking into this situation. While wetlands serve as a valuable ingredient in the promotion of our state waterfowl resources, these wetlands also assist in flood control and in the protection of clean water resources. Therefore, the altering of these small jewelsin your community has repercussions far beyond their approximate limits. I encourage you to proceed very carefully in any plans which could alter or jeopardize these wetlands in low areas. Respectfully, lzltia',�t le &t4L---J Brian R. Dobie President, MWA cc: Rep. Craig Shaver Rep. Jim Heap Rep. Dale Clausnitzer Sen. Jim Ramstad Sen. Tad Jude T Habitat is the ?Key v April 11, 1986 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Mr. Brian Dobie, President Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Inc. 5701 Normandale Road Minneapolis, MN 55424 Dear Mr. Dobie: We have received your April 7, 1986 correspondence regarding altering of wetlands within the City of 'Plymouth. A copy of your letter has been provided to each of the Plymouth City Council members as well as each of the Plymouth Planning Commission members. Your letter refers to the City recently approving the altering of at least four wetlands. It would be beneficial if you could identify these so we could respond more specifically to those alterations. From time to time, the City has had a need to seek approval to modify or alter certain ponding areas. In those cases, where the pondinq areas are identified as being Protected Wetlands by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), we have obtained the necessary permit approvals from the appropriate agencies. The rite concurs with your statement that wetlands are valuable in tine promotion of the State waterfowl resources: and, assist in flood control and clean water resources. In order to protect the ponding areas within the City, we utilize several methods. The City's Comprehensive Plan incorporates a Storm Water Drainage Plan. This plan identifies all of the ponding areas which are deemed necessary to implement an overland storm water drainage system. This system is accompanied by a public storm sewer pipe system. As land develops, the City obtains the necessary easements over the pond areas to protect them from further development and to insure that we have adequate area for the needed ponding. As development occurs, the City requires a financial guarantee from developers/contractors for maintenance and assurance that proper erosion control measures are provided. A formal Erosion Control Policy was adopted by the City Council which establishes minimum parameters to be followed. The Plymouth City Council, Planning Commission, staff, and residents, are concerned and interested in protecting our natural resources and natural site characteristics. The City is continuing to develop at a rapid pace. The City also promotes development. Development in Plymouth is accomplished in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other code and policies to assure that such development occurs within acceptable guide- lines. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mr. Brian Dobie April 11, 1986 Page Two We appreciate your comments and will keep your correspondence on record. I trust that in the future, should the City find an occasion where we are in need of inforamtion from your Association, we could call on you for assistance. Yours truly, mes G. Willis Ci y Manager JGW:jm cc: Mayor & City Council Planning Commission v l d CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ April 9, 1986 =, 1-1A h' Lundgren Brothers Construction, Inc. 93S East Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 Dear Sirs: On behalf of the Plymouth Department of Public Safety and the Plymouth Police Law Enforcement Explorers, I want to thank you for the use of your model home for a training exercise. Your salesman, Bob Elsenpeter, was very accommodating. The exercise on search and seizure lasted one hour and was very beneficial. The training our explorers received will help them compete in state wide competition at the Breezy Point Conference at the end of April. Without your assistance, their training would not have been nearly as realistic or complete. Thank you again for your assistance. Sincerely, Richard Jgety lq ' t Public SaDirector PLY,14OUrH POLICE DEPARTMENT cc: James G. Willis, City Manager 3400 PLY11AOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 5544'. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2300