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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 2, 1986
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Regular
City Council meeting In the City Council Chambers.
2. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, May 8, 7:30
p.m. The Park an Recreation Advisory ommission will meet in the
City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY AWARDS -- Tuesday, May 6. The 13th annual
Plymouth Community wards will be held at the Radisson Inn Plymouth
on Tuesday, May 6 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
4. REVISED MAY CALENDAR -- Meeting revisions to the May calendar
include resc e u ing the May 5 HRA meeting to May 12, and the
addition of a special Planning Commission meeting on May 21. (M-4)
5. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD - ANNUAL MEETING -- The
annual meeting of the West Hennepin Human Services Planninq Board is
scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 begining at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson
Inn Plymouth. A copy of the meeting announcement is attached.
Council members interested in attending should contact Laurie before
May 8 in order that reservations and dinner selections may be made.
(M-5)
6. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES - ANNUAL MEETING -- As
reported earlier, the PM annual dinner meeting will be he d on the
Jonathan Padelford on Wednesday, May 21. Spouses and guests are
also invited to attend. A copy of the AMM meeting bulletin is
attached together with the recommendations of the nominating
committee for election of AMM Board members. If you plan to attend,
please contact Laurie before May 14. (M-6)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD & EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS -- The Municipal Legis-
lative Commission MLC has developed a tabulation of population,
household and employment projections as developed by the Metro-
politan Council for MLC members, as well as Minneapolis and St.
Paul. This information is attached for your information. It is
particularly interesting tb note that by 1990 the combined popula-
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 2, 1986
Page Two
tions of the cities represented in the MLC will total approximately
593,000, while those in Minneapolis and St. Paul will total
608,000. This demonstrates a very significant swinq towards more
ultimate political clout in the MLC cities as compared to 1980. In
1980 the combined MLC communities had a population of 463,812 as
compared to a combined population of 641,181 for Minneapolis/St.
Paul. This trend is projected to continue and by the year 2000,
there will be definite spread in the favor of the MLC cities as
compared to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Based upon the same Metropolitan
Council projections, the MLC communities will then have a population
of approximately 658,000 with Minneapolis/St. Paul trailing with a
combined population of 593,000. Equally as dramatic is the growth
in employment in the MLC cities as compared to that of the two
central cities. It is apparent that the continuing employment base
in the Twin City metropolitan area is going to occur outside the
central cities. This should come as no surprise as that is where so
much of the development activity is occurring and it is projected to
occur during the next decade. (I-1)
3. CABLE TELEVISION CONSTRUCTION -- Suburban Cablevision has given us a
fisting of the various residential areas which will be provided
cable service this construction season. Attached is a list of those
plats. The franchise ordinance provides that the company is
obligated to extend cable service to new areas when the density of
development exceeds 35 customers per cable mile. Based upon the
company's review of residential development in Plymouth, the plats
noted on the tope of the sheet meet or exceed that requirement. I
am informed that the first area to be served will be the Kingswood
Farm neighborhood on Highway 101 adjacent to the District 284
offices. (I-3)
4. REAL ESTATE NEWS -- The following articles have been extracted from
the innesota eal Estate Journal, April 28 edition. The first
notes that the Ryan Construction Company has been named "Developer
of the Year" by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of
Industrial Office Parks. Ryan Construction has submitted a planned
unit development proposal for the former S. J. Groves property at.
County Road 18 and Highway 55. The major tenant of the first phase
of this project is to be ITT Insurance.
The second article deals with development in the area of I-494 and
Highway 55 by Prudential in the Northwest Business Center and
Trammell Crow. The property recently acquired by Trammell Crow
(Wally Lessard property) will provide for the extension of 34th
Avenue Lane east of Fernbrook Lane northerly to connect with
Annapolis Lane and County Road 9 through the Plymouth Business
Center.
The final article deals with the Scanticon Conference Center which
is currently under construction and will be open in August 1987. In
summary, these three articles illustrate the trend for more
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 2, 1986
Page Three
specialized office and meeting facilities in our community. These
types of development will generate a slightly higher profile for
development than one normally encounters in dealing with the more
traditional office/warehouse and single story commercial develop-
ment. (I-4)
5. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Planning Commission, April 23, 1986 (I -5a)
b. Municipal Legislative Commission, April 22, 1986 (I -5b)
c. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, March 13, 1986
(I -5c)
6. SOLID WASTE NEWSLETTER -- The Metropolitan Council's newsletter
"Wasteline" is attac e for your information. (I-6)
7. HUMAN SERVICE FUNDING PRIORITIES PUBLIC HEARING -- The Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council will e holding a public hearing on
May 8 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Robbinsdale School District
Administration Building to hear public testimony regarding human
service funding priorities for the Northwest Hennepin County
suburban area. A copy of the hearing notice is attached. (I-7)
8. PUBLIC NUISANCE LETTER -- Attached for the Council's information is
a copy of the public—nuisance letter and public nuisance inspection
report the Community Service Officers will be using to inform
property owners or occupants of a nuisance condition on a property.
(1-8)
9. BASEMENT WATER PROBLEMS -- A copy of the text being cablecast on
Channel regarding the illegal use of sump pumps is attached for
the Council's information. (I-9)
10. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES -- I have received the followinq correspondence
on City employees:
a. Letter from Patricia Murphy, Administrator, Union City Mission,
thanking Scott Hovet for his assistance in providinq information
on the property and history of Union City Mission. (I -10a)
b. Letter of appreciation from Gary and Lee Sorenson, to Plymouth
Police, for their response to an emergency call at their home.
(I -10b)
c. Memorandum from Dick Carlquist on the Plymouth Police Explorers
participation in the 1986 Midwest Law Enforcement Conference.
(I -10c)
d. Letter from Kenneth Minto, Ken Minto Realty Co., commendinq City
staff for assistance provided to him during a recent visit to
the City Center. (I -10d)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 2, 1986
Page Four
11. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Mr. Jeff Howard, from Joe Ryan, Building Official,
with respect to the installation of a 10 ft. high chain linke
fence on Mr. Howard's property. (I -11a)
b. Letter sent to all Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High
Principals of schools located in Plymouth, from City Manager,
urging they stress the importance of pedestrian safety to their
students. (I -11b)
c. Letter to City Council from Larry and Myrna Marofsky on the
Council's "positive" action concerning Lake Park Heights.
(I -11c)
d. Letter to Alan Schuler, President Ferndale North Homeowners
Association, from Fred Moore, responding to Mr. Schuler's May 2
letter Mayor Schneider regarding the marsh adjacent to Ferndale
North Addition. (I -11d)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission M —
May 8, 1986, 7:30 p.m.
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Parkers Lake Plans, Specifications & Bid
b. Sunset School Playground - Approved
C. 1986 Trail Projects Approved
d. Zachary Building/Landscaping - Approved
5. Unfinished Business
a. Neighborhood Park Concept Plans - Queensland Park
- Imperial Hills Park
b. Parkers Lake Park Update
C. St. Mary's Land Acquisition - Completed
d. Zachary Playfield Update
e. 1987 LAWCON Grant - Parkers Lake Phase II
f. Saturday, May 10, Park Tour
6. New Business
a. New Plats - None
b. 1987-91 CIP - Draft will be handed out.
c.
d.
e.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next Meeting - June 12, 1986
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invitation
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• Tue.aday, May 13, 1986
• Radi4zon Inn Plymouth
2705 AnnapDtiz Lane
Plymouth
(Highwaye 55 9 494)
• 6:30 p.m. Social Houx
• 7:00 p.m. Dinner
• Aitex dinner, Annual
Meeting 8 Pxogxam
GUEST SPEAKER:
Michael Hatch
Commizzionex
Minne.dota Department 66 Commerce
He wilt .speak about ,the current
turmoil and changes. in inzurance
and the e6 6 ect on human zervice.a
and government.
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.PLEASE MAKE DINNER SELECTION FROM.,THi:.,FOLLOWING::
Roazt Minnezota Turkey $9.25
number jor tht.a zelection: 5
Sticed Po.%k Loin $9.95
number j or tht.a .selection
Tori Teniyak.L (chicken), $10.75
numben 6 or thiA zelect.Lon
Total numben attending
(over J or meeting regiztration )
association of
metropolitan
municipalities
April 30, 1986
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1986
AMM ANNUAL MEETIN
DATE: Wednesday, May 2
LOCATION: Jonathan Padelford
Harriet Island
St. Paul, Minnesota
(see map on reverse)
BOARDING TIME A CRUISE DINNER A
SOCIAL HOUR DEPARTURE BUSINESS MEETING
5:30 to 6:30 P.M. Promptly at 6:30 P.M. Following Departure
(Complimentary) (Return to Dock at 9:30 P.M.) (Approximately 6:30 P.M.;
MISSISSIPPI MINSTRELS DIXIE LAND BAND
for listening and dancing pleasure
CASH BAR
following business meeting
RESERVATIONS •A► -MUST BY WEDNESDAY
(150 person limit) MAY 14
Dinner/Cruise: $15.00
SPOUSES AND GUESTS ARE MOST WELCOMEI
CALL: Carol Williams, AMM Office 227-5600
WE WISH TO THANK MILLER A SCHROEDER MUNICIPALS, INC. AND
NORTHWESTERN BELL FOR THEIR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH HELPED
MAKE THIS SPECIAL MEETING POSSIBLE
i -;3 im versit% avenue east, St. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227-5600
M-lp
BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to order.
2. Recognition of Guests and Retiring Board Members.
3. President's comments: James Scheibel.
4. Election of Officers and Directors.
A. Nominating Committee Report: Chair Ron Backes
(report enclosed).
B. Elections (President, Vice -President, Directors).
5. President Elect Greetings and Announcements.
6. Business Meeting Adjourn.
THIS NOTICE AND AGENDA HAS BEEN MAILED INDIVIDUALLY TO MAYORS,
CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS AND DESIGNATED DELEGATES. PLEASE INFORM
OTHERS IN YOUR CITY AS YOU SEE FIT.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
FOR 1986
TO: AMM Member City Officials
FROM: Ron Backes, Nominating Committee Chairperson
RE: RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Pursuant to AMM By -Laws, Article IX, Section 3, A Nominating Committee
was appointed on March 6, 1986 and the Committee is recommending
the below listed persons for your consideration at the May 21st. Annual
Meeting. Additional candidates may be nominated by any voting
delegate from the floor at the Annual Meeting.
FOR PRESIDENT:
Robert Thistle,
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT:
Manager, Coon Rapids and current AMM
Vice -President
Neil Peterson, Councilmember, Bloomington, and present Board
Director
FOR BOARD DIRECTORS:
Mark Bernhardson,
Nancy Enright,
Walt Fehst,
Ed Fitzpatrick,
Kevin Frazell,
Carol Johnson,
James Lacina,
Gerald Marshall,
Larry Bakken,
TWO YEAR TERMS
Administrative,
Councilmember,
Manager,
Councilmember,
Administrator,
Councilmember,
Administrator,
Councilmember,
(Eight to be elected)
Orono
Lakeville
Robbinsdale (Incumbent)
Fridley (Incumbent)
Mendota Heights (Incumbent)
Minneapolis
Woodbury (Incumbent)
Brooklyn Park (Incumbent)
ONE YEAR TERM (one to be elected)
Coucilmember,
(over)
Golden Valley
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BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS DO NOT EXPIRE UNTIL MAY, 1987:
Mentor (Duke) Addicks, Jr., Legislative Liaison, Minneapolis
Gary Bastian, Councilmember, Maplewood
Robert Benke, Mayor, New Brighton
Eldon Reinke, Mayor, Shakopee
William Saed, Mayor, Inver Grove Heights
Leslie Turner, Councilmember, Edina
Maureen Warren, Legislative Liaison, St. Paul
1986 AMM NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Mr. Ronald Backes, Chair
Ms.
Diane
Lynch
Councilmember
St.
Paul
City Council Liaison
3620 Independence Ave., So. #103
706
City
Hall
St. Louis Park, MN. 55426
St.
Paul,
MN. 55101
546-4461
298-4231
Mayor Mary Anderson
3030 Scott Ave., No.
Golden Valley, MN. 55422
588-8578
Mayor Robert J. Benke
679 Continental Drive
New Brighton, MN. 55112
779-1201
Ms. Susan Green
Councilmember
326 -114th. Ave. NW
Coon Rapids, MN. 55433
755-2251
Mr. Mark Lenz
City Administrator
600 Stillwater Road
Mahtomedi, MN. 55115
426-3344
Mr. Mark McNeill
City Administrator
12305 Quentin Ave. So.
Savage, MN. 55378
890-1045
Mayor Bill Saed
8150 Barbara Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN. 55075
638-7471
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PROJECT NAME
UNITS
% UNITS
UNITS
TOTAL
UNITS
CITY
PROJECT NAME
POSSIBLE
BUILT
BUILT
FOOTAGE
PR!MIL.E
PLY
HERITAGE W.
61
84%
51
5629
48
— PLY
DEVRIES 2ND i 3RD ADD.
27
85%
23
2975
41
- PLY
DEERWOOD EST PLAT 2.3.4
71
63%
45
4295
55
— PLY
MISSION HILLS PARK
26
100%
26
2219
62
PLY
FOX GLEN 3RD ADD.
36
94%
34
1804
99
- PLY
AMHURST 1-9 1 WOODLANDS
267
73%
195
25991
40
• PLY
KINGSWOOD FARMS
112
100%
112
8556
69
PLY
CREEKWOOD HILLS 2 i 3
84
68%
57
6191
49
— PLY
BASS LK HTS
80
53%
42
6468
35
0- PLY
REIT MIDDLEMIST 6TH.
26
85%
22
1224
95
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PROJECT NAME
APPR. LOCATION
UNITS % UNITS TOTAL
POSSIBLE BUILT FOOTAGE
UNITS
PER MILE
PLY
STEEPLECHASE i FOX RUN
24TH i DUNKIRK
88
42%
6864
28
• PLY
ARMSTRONG RIDGE
35TH PL i WELLINGTON
16
19%
1109
14
• PLY
ISIAH i WINDSON6 ADD.
CO RD 24 i 32ND
12
58%
1533
24
• PLY
CARLSON 3RD i 6TH ADD.
BERKSHIRE i CO RD 15
38
0%
4180
0
• PLY
MISSION TRAILS
41ST i GOLDENROD
26
0%
2705
0
PLY
GLEN ECHO PONDS
12TH i SYCAMORE
51
39%
5381
20
• PLY
JAMESTOWN ADD.
53RD i ZACHARY
100
43%
20697
it
.• PLY
TAMMIE MIDDL.QNIST ADD.
49TH i PINEVIEW
26
30%
3383
12
• PLY
HIL.DE PONDS
32ND NEAR HOLLY LN
4
0%
335
0
• PLY
HWHREY ESTATES
6TH i SYCAMORE
21
48%
2603
20
' PLY
NADIR WOODS
QUlEE1NSL.AND i OLEENSLAND CT.
6
17%
755
7
' PLY
PARK PLACE
34TH i QUANTICO
8
25%
339
31
• PLY
ROLLING HILLS PARK
40TH i VALLEYFORGE
40
50%
6178
17
• PLY
HAMM BERG ADD.
45TH i TRENTON LN
4
0%
601
0
• PLY
RIDGECREST 3RD ADD.
30TH i PILGRIM LN
14
21%
1157
13
PLY
KINGSVIEW HEIGHTS 2ND ADD.
JUNEAU LN i CO RD 9
205
3%
23199
1
• PLY
WINDRIDGE AT BASS LK
54TH i PINEVIEW
18
20%
1673
It
• PLY
ZACHARY HILLS 3RD i 4TH
49TH PL. i BALSAM LN
71
13%
6886
7
• PLY
SWAN LAKE ADD.
43RD i LARCH LN
82
0%
6000
0
• PLY
OAKDALE WEST 3RD ADD.
19TH EAST OF HWY 101
4
0%
486
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UONYEAS 3RD ADD.
38TH i XIMINES
44
45%
5227
20
• PLY
BASS LAKE ESTATES
60TH i HEMLOCK
100
0%
5646
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• PLY
BASS LAKE WOODS
55TH i PINEVIEW
32
0%
4661
0
• PLY
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JONQUIL i CO RD 15
9
44%
847
25
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OAKDALE WEST 2ND ADD.
19TH i DLWIRK
2
0%
394
0
PLY
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55TH i ZACHARY
71
59%
8321
27
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Apr. 48 -May 11, 1986 M miasmata Pled Estate lounwl Page Y
MONOMER -
Ryan grabs
top honor
DEVELOPER OF THE
YEAR AWARD WINNER
Ryan Construction Co. Inc.,
developer of International Centre
in downtown Minneapolis, has been named
Developer of the Year by the Minnesota
chapter of the National Association of In-
dustrial Office Parks (NAIOP).
Lag year's winner, William 7bbin, presi-
dent of Opus Corp. of Minneapolis,
presented the award during NAIOP's annual
meeting in Minneapolis April 17.
The prestigious Developer of the Year
award is presented each year to the Min-
nesota development firm or individual
developer who, over time, has provided
significant service to the commercial -
industrial real estate industry and to the com-
munity as a whole, and best typifies the high
standards of the professional development
community.
Minneapolis-based Ryan Construction,
founded in Hibbing in 1938, has grown to
become a major developer of commercial
and industrial office space. During the past
few years, Ryan has completed the develop
ment and leasing of more than 2 million
square feet of office and commercial space,
with a value approaching $200 million.
The name Ryan ;
has become a
synonym for integrity.
— William Tobin
opus Corp.
In addition to speculative development,
Ryan has developed quality corporate
facilities for marry major Twin Cities com-
panies, including Sperry, Open Systems Inc.,
Byerly's, Toro and the Dayton Hudson Corp.
In addition to the award, Developer of the
Year selection includes a cash contribution by
the NAIOP on the recipient's behalf to a
chanty or socially concerned organization of
its choice.
NAIOP is the leading national proiGssional
organization of developers, owners and
managers of office buildings, business
centers, and office and industrial parks.
NAIOP's Minnesota chapter, headquartered
in the Twin Cities, is one of the largest and
most active in the United States, and includes
more than 500 professional real estate
developennesotars.
In Mialone, the organization's
members have developed and own or manage
mon; than 100 million square feet of office
and industrial space, with a gross market
value in excess of S4.5 billion, housing near-
ly 5,000 tenant companies.
The firm's best-known d velopment is the
new International Centre, a $65 million full -
block project that has attntcbd national seen -
tion for its unique design and state of the art
approach to office design and amenities.
In presenting the 1985 award, Tobin said
that kyan's cornmrtment, since the arm`s to-
ception, ;las been to deliver "axaptional
value" to its customers.
"Ryan Construction is'a firm which is
driven by this concept of delivering value by
means of the quality of the people it employs,
in the service it provides and in the products
it delivers," he continued.
"The Zhas made itself a market
leader by de=xxwtg itself m knowing both its
products and the marketplace, and by mak-
ing a commitment to its customers and part-
ners that has never wavered. In the process,
the name Ryan has become a synonym for in-
tegrity in Minnesota's professional develop-
ment community, and a model for the entire
business community."
Ryan today does in excess of $45 million
worth of development each year. Its staff of
125 includes five development specialists
(James R. Ryan, Alan W. Schackman,
Patrick G. Ryan, William J. McHale and Bob
Cutshall) supported by 15 property
managers, six financial specialists, six ar-
chitects and more than 100 construction
specialists.
The company attributes much of its suc-
cess to its method of sharing the risks and
rewards of development with iauimtiooal
partners, such as Nordnvestem National life
and Prudential.
"Innis sharing concept leads to long-term,
joint -venture relationships res ilting in long-
term ownership and strong commitment to
quality," said James Ryan, president. "Wre
Proud of our accomplishments as well as our
ongoing dedication to delivering creative
solutions that provide the best value to our
clients.
"We believe we have refined a develop
meat process that can respond to virtually
every cooc«wab le financial, planning, design
and
management �uemew a cheat may
h
V orthwest
teats up
1PRUDENTIAL9 CROW
ILRE MAKING NOISE
Office development isn't exactly
rolling yet, but the Highway 55/
494 interchange in Plymouth is fast becom-
ng a hotbed of activity.
In the last month, Bloomington -based
Trammell Crow Co. expanded its land
holdings from 27 to 85 acres at the northwest
quadrant of Highway 55 and I-494 with
future office development in mind.
Right across the street—I-494—Prudential
Development Co. is about to begin construc-
tion on a 125A00 square foot (rentable) addi-
tion to its 238DW square foot 3033 Campus
Drive building, the flagship of its Northwest
Business opus development, which open-
ed last October.
And construction is underway on the $40
million Scanticon Executive Conference
Center and Hotel, with its 33,000 square feet
of meeting and conference rooms and 240
guest rooms. Seanticon is on a 21 -acre site at
Continued on next page
page 24
UPD/►TUS CAMT -
Continaed J- wed— pig`
Ute business campus• .
Thatall this AcWnV Is Oc=r'ng at the
time su�ggests that the vtsstward flaw of
development along I-494 Utas be$►tu along
the Bloomington stip is moving fester than
most observers would have ptudtded• The
soas
authest suburban office market lmaady ti
spread foo Eden Prairie and the
The next
southern was Minnetonka, Carlson
Center mixed-use develoPment.
But with Carlson oma �t �m
Carlson Cos• searches for
and Trammell
Cpartner—both Prude
row have applied for the opportunity—it
would now appear that development rs kapfroggi-
p�denrmtal�staloed its claim at Highway 55
and I_494 in 1981 when its only neighbors
were the Radisson Inn Plymouth and the
Holiday Lin. Carlos Hodge, �dP� tial,
of teal estate developmeru
said Prudential has pat a lot of faith and in-
vested a Id of money at That site in mbse-
quem years. Arid growing interest in that
market is proof it made the right choice.
It doesn't aurP^se me drat Trammell
Crow, has made a move hem, Hodge said.
-Ws aswe on his cima W managing
•portrter Kirt wboditouse) part -ml some point
Minnesota ileal Estate Journal
there will be enough synorgY in this area to
compete with the Bloomington Strip ... It's a
matter of timing. A lot Of developers are
beginning to see what we saw a fav Yeas
19Kirt Woodhouse insists Trammell Crow
has no comprehensive plans for how the en-
tire 60 -acre addition to its six -building
theagutittms Center will be used. With
ddition tithe three new parcels --one W
dte north and two to the south of its original
site—itc holdings along the west side of I-494
now stretch from the Holiday Inn to the
south, north to County vko 99e said, am for
the construction is spring of two more of-
frce/showrooms. "Officelsh°v`Toom is no
setting the world on fire, but we already have
300 M to 400MO square fed of smarts and
we want to be ready to satisfy their exparmon
needs: he said
downy1ry� the significance
ofb,th Trammell Crow's 100 Woodhouse purchase
and
of Prudeartia►'s office acpansron as some king
of harbinger of a new suburban boon.
•'I we it as a slow growth market- For so-
meone whets already thee, it makes sense m
t�ntirwe• If I bad tatting thele, I don't know
if I would go m. The gnowth area k still in the
aotnlrwest, and some up in Fridley, Brooklyn
Center, Woodbury, New Brighton. And, of
course, Eagan and Mendota Heights"
Said one broker familiar with Trammell
Crow's'I1vin Cities track record, "They don't
buy land to sit on it. Something interesting is
going to happen UP them-"
Indeed, Trammell Crow has a knack for
filling metres and doing suctxssfiil projects.
Its recently . aleted 8400 Tbwer at No!
-
madale bake Office park in Bloomington is
already more than 60 percent kased. This at
a time when the suburban office marke }snaps
near record vacancy rates that proaching 20 percent.
The area may well be ripe for develop-
ment, but demand in the 'Wke plaoe has
been slow to materialize. In the past year,
Prudential has had difficulty finding tenants
for its Class A building, said Dan Norquist,
a leasing agent with Cold—ll Banker who
Specializes in the northwest, Prudential's
rents of $12.75 to S15 per square foot (net)
bave dropped $l in the last six morths.
Clients of Norquist who had expressed an
interest in the 3013 campus D�building
were reluctant to gointo a
that was
less than 12 percent full.
Prospective tenatns may not hoe b fear
alonebeing already has a o for a largeHodge unser for
WOoo square fat of space plus room for ex-
pansion. The user, whom he declined to
Apr. 2g -May ll, 1986
identify, is to move in as early as this fall.
When the new wog is completed next sum-
mer. dte saran will take up space there as
That prudential was able to land such a
large tenant tory not reflect the mal demand
in the nmdrmst market, however. Accorda*
to several brokers close to the situation, the
Wpoo square feet will be taken up by other
prudential offices in the ams. Even with
prudential serving as its own anchor, Nor-
quist said it will help in luring or role
f
wbo am less than eager to play
the prudential's Hodge sees Plymouth as a
maturing market that has not had Class A
space bdore ;From his point of view, the de-
mand is coming. Them is a lot of residential
growth and development in Plymouth and
rairrounding communities that is already p—
Itomes for e>ecutives who will be
kxAdn for office space close by. The ques-
tion, for Hodge, is not if, but when.
«% maustieally Drought it would take five
so seven years (for this project) to mach
mseuity tram the tune we 'bused in 1981. we
am on target"
Hodge has mimd emotion about Trammell
Crow's price. While he welcomes the
density , quality developer tach as T}am=U
Crow will bring, the new neighbor will also
at formidable But we
w� Am in
tit m," Hodge staid.
on the whole, he thinks the two developers
will oomplemet each other. And their com-
bined efforts will increase interest and de-
mard in the area by offering a variety of
Woodhouse doesn't wholly endorse the
muwal benefit theory. "I don't know if We'll
help him (Hodge) or hurt him," he said. "But
we will build some office buildings and com-
pete with him'—pbrmc`Badal
_ L�
Apr. 28 -Ma} ll, 1986
Page 26 MREJgj SPECIAL FOCUS
TMUFRWAY
1
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New wave
in meetings
CONFERENCE HOTELS
MAKE A SPLASH
by Catherine Shipman
hat was once the icing on the
cake for the lodging industry is
Dm becoming the bread and butter. More
hotels than ever before are promoting con-
vention and meeting business as their main
attraction or building hotels specifically for
meeting and conrven bon business.
jorgen Roed, chief awcunve officer of
Scanticon Corp. is one who calls this move-
ment the new wave of the lodging industry -
But then, he was one of the first to pinpoint
the need for a good eveooaive conference
center when he formed the original Saoticon
facility in Denmark 17 years ago.
"71ne whit table doth has been changed m
a green one and a sign has been put on the
banquet room door that says `Meeting in Pro-
; soday Scanticon operator its original ex-
ecutive conference cooler, as wellasa highly
successful Princeton, NJ. beibry that has
been touted by marry as the ultimate in ax-
ecutive conference centers.
Snawgic plans all for the company to
Wild 12 mete such craters m the nett 10
years, -including a 240 -tom Santicon-
Mimapobs Croattiveoomfereace r F ad-
jaceat to Prudential's Northwest Business
campus on 1-494 and Highway 55 in
plytrhotstth. Ground has beat broken and the
joint veottine between Santicah Core. and
Pnderuial bhsutarhce is scheduled b open in
August W.
'tine key to Scantieon's auxess is mu its
eoafersace centers We built with meetings in
mind as the primary business. The design for
the guest rooms, the restaurants, planned
traffic panerns, and meeting rooms with the
latest in state of the art audio visual equip-
ment keeps the meeting inaction in the
forefront.
Rrxd says that although the Scanbcon-
Mimneapoli P�l� will include a four-star
hotel, the executive rnnfeteroe center is the
main reason for its being."Scanticon's pro-
fessionally designed meeting lacdites should
be the nucleus of any Sarmcon project and
not the other way around;' he says.
Tire need for good executive conference
oemters will continue to grow because of the
need for what Rood calls "purposeful com-
munication" Simply put, compames need to
keep their employees well-informed and
well-trained. And these companies are
realizing that for communication to be effec-
tive, it should be carried on outside of the
office.
A feeling of well-being is essential for
wvorlang well;' Roed says. And that means
selecting a meeting place that offers; a careful-
ly balanced environment. Selecting the right
f,cilny is crucial and Rood points to the fact
that most companies now hum a full-time
meeting planner, or someone who spends at
least some time on meeting planniOB as
Proof -
Small meetings of up to 200 people ac-
count for about 30 Percent of the lodging
business in the U.S., Rood says. The -mall
aoeetings have grown samdsly over the years,
whereas buses for larger meetings of 700
In 1100 people rises and Ql1s depending upon
the economy. He dues statistics hom an in-
dustry
o-duatiy trade magazine that out of every 100
room tights in the hotel industry, 215 ate for
corporal meeting buss. A small meeting
n classified as anything under 200 people—
pneoplebubut that >othe average udr ID be
over the
1
Scsnticort-Minneapolis' trite in Plymouth.
years to an average of about 20 to 30 people
Per meeting. The groups ate smeller, but they
are holding more meetings.
And more and more bold e+-'= appear b
be advertising themselves as executive coo-
ference centers. "We will see the hotel
market move toward what Scanticon
represents, Rood pre&Y
Ibis mete toward more and mors ex-
ecudw conference craters is well on its way
to becoming a new market sammentalong
with airport holds motels and time bowls.
Rued "remembers with a smile" when
molds were first built and people could not
believe that aayooe would win b go to a
mote] and have to park m hoot of the door
and take are of dreulves His first San-
ticon executive conlerence center, built in
Denmark m 1969 received much the same
�� I starred in Denmark I was always
met by a smile. forges: people, would say,
' Irbu are too far -bead of your time.' Tbday
ddmitely trot" he says.
The concept of the Scanticon 6clity in
Plymouth will be very simile to rine existing
one in Princeton. The iscility will incinde
240 guest rooms, two restaurants --one
geared bur conference guests and one for
general use --an auditorium with seating for
250 people, 38 meeting rooms of carious
alas, break -our rooms for groups of b to 15,
a tecsatiootl toter and S1.3 mdlioa worth
of afar of the art audiovisual 09, 111.
The dedicated meeting roomapace and the
latest in AV equipment all re8ert Rood's
belief m e
But
scan' will differ som"What
from Scaaticeo-princeton, tefieeti� me
'7easons" the company teamed the first time
around. One is enlarging the recreation
iolity and adding tore axmsse egwpmeac,
oro appease aracise-CooSciaos meethlB a-
seodees dM%than average two- b threedry
11111YAnother lesson learned holm Scanboon-
ptiooeroo is that, where the Scandinavian
tendency is to go toward bold odors and stark
sumplicity to represent quality, the American
eordiermce attendees like their surroundings
to be a We warmer, a We more plush.
Bemuse of that, Rood says, they will use
wrmer colors, but still combine that with the
best furniture they can
find.
"Other don that we will stay very loyal to
the concept (of the Princeton-Scanticon)
Lcilrty be W.
The primary clientele will be the con -
fes emcie sawadees, but the hotel also will be
open for general business and will include a
banquet room with sating for 350.
It's hard to talk to Road about his facilities
without talking about his philosophy of his
neon company. His belief in the importance of
strong communication and training in
business is carried bw his own company
where, he says, "We're in the service
business. We create an environment where
,._people an grow with the freedom to make
decisions and melee mistakes. Satisfied guests
we more important than anything else "
He continues that "the moment of truth"
happens evetytime an employee stands
before a guest" In order for terse employees
to be able to make a decision, they must have
indepth information about the company, and
trainingihe right immediate response to the
question is, as a company, to invest in orI
mg training and information," he says. His
management is not to tell employees direct-
ly what to do, but inspire them to do their job
by Idling them what bottom-line exult is
expected-
"Vk we our people to be the bearers of
quality service. Vk want everyone to feel that
are working for the best environment.
They should fee] died that they are able to
perform because they ate Mr. or Mrs. or
Miss scanticon.-
11
A1'PIIVTION:
SC.—
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 23, 1986
The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Pauba, Commissioners
Wire, Magnus, Plufka, and Mellen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Steigerwald
Commissioner Stulberg
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
Assistant City Engineer Sohn Sweeney
Planning Secretary Grace Wineman
*CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner CONSENT AGENDA
Mellen to recommend approval for the Consent Agenda.
VOTE 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MINUTES OF
Mellen to recommend approval of the April 9, 1986 Planning APRIL 9, 1986
Commission Minutes as submitted.
•.nrr �MTTn.•n.nnTrn
VOTE 4 Ayes. Commiiission Magnus abstained. MOTION .VIE - rW1XV11..iwaw
carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the application by Harstad
Companies and requested an overview of the April 10, 1986
staff report by Coordinator McConn.
Commissioner Magnus inquired if the plans had been sent to
the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Co-
ordinator McConn stated MnDOT has reviewed the plans and
permits are required to do the work. Commissioner Magnus
stated his concern about noise problems for the proposed
multi -family units close to I-494 and inquired about noise
abatement procedures. He noted the plans did not include
much in the way of landscaping. He is concerned about the
noise and visual impact.
Coordinator McConn noted this will be considered during the
review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and
detailed plans will be submitted at the time of Site Plan
review.
-76-
HARSTAD COMPANIES
PUD CONCEPT PLAN
PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT
REZONING AND
CONDTIONAL USE
PERMIT (85114)
Page 77
Planning Commission Minutes
April 23, 1986
Commissioner Wire inquired about the sewer service and Storm
Water Drainage plans. Coordinator McConn stated calcula-
tions are reviewed with continued development to assure the
amount of drainage into the North Central District. Assis-
tant City Engineer Sweeney stated that the sanitary sewer
conforms to the Comprehensive Plan for temporary drainage to
this area. The City is aware that there could be a problem
exceeding the designed capacity for the system, and at some
point, if the Elm Creek Interceptor is not in place, the
City will have to provide a permanent solution.
Vice Chairman Pauba confirmed that as limits are approached,
the determination to expand the facilities in existence will
be made, but this is a number of years away.
Commissioner Mellen inquired if the Elm Creek utility con-
struction is in the Capital Improvements Program. Assistant
City Engineer Sweeney stated this is not the case.
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Mr. Ken Briggs, Phyllis
Hanson, Landscape Architect, and dim Merila, representing
the petition. Mr. Briggs explained the reasons they revised
their plans, one being that the unit count was incorrect;
and, it became obvious there was a need to find a way to
connect to sanitary sewer. He stated there were 18 acres
between the land proposed for development and the sewer
location., and it wa-- impossible to acquire the easements.
Since the original application submittal, they have
purchased this land.
In response to the concern for noise abatement, Mr. Briggs
stated that the proposed units would be 100 yards from I-494
right-of-way. He has talked with the Pollution Control
Agency (PCA) who believe the area is outside the critical
area for noise abatement. However, they are considering
special construction of the units that will provide noise
abatement. They are also contemplating berming and land-
scaping with installation of trees and above -ground earth
sheltered garages that will shield the buildings. Mr.
Briggs presented slides that showed the typical dwelling
units proposed.
Vice Chairman Pauba inquired if Harstad will be building the
units or selling the property to other builders. Mr. Briggs
stated they will build at least 1/4 of the units and will
retain architectural control.
Mr. Briggs introduced Phyllis Hanson, Landscape Architect.
Ms. Hanson explained the recreational amenities for the
project, for the public and private park system. She
explained they will serve different age groups as the
housing units are proposed to invite different age groups
into the development.
Page 78
Planning Commission Minutes
April 23, 1986
Commissioner Magnus inquired what buildings would be for
each group. Mr. Briggs stated the multi -family units
overlooking the pond with underground garages are planned
for the older residents without children. The remaining
units would be designated for singles and young couples.
They want to have a good mix of residents for the types of
housing proposed. In response to the Commissioner Magnus'
concern regarding older people not wanting to live where
there are young children; Mr. Briggs stated they have read
studies conducted, where it is shown that the majority of
older citizens do want to live in areas where there are
young people and children. Ms. Hanson stated the units for
the elderly residents will have more passive open space and
will not be developed with concentrated play areas.
Commissioner Mellen inquired who will provide the mainten-
ance and upkeep for the playground areas. Mr. Briggs stated
the project will have a Homeowner's Association and as part
of the covenants and bylaws, the residents will maintain
these with fees assessed to the homeowners.
Commissioner Wire inquired about the phasing of the project
and the completion of the recreational amenities. Mr.
Briggs stated that the open space and play fields will be
constructed during the first phase of development, except
those areas around the multi -family building. At the end of
the construction of the single family dwellings; all parks
and playfields will be constructed. He further explained
that there is a City Park planned at Mud Lake.
Chairman Plufka inquired if this land is being dedicated in
lieu of cash fees. Coordinator McConn confirmed this would
be part of the park dedication; the project will be given
credit for 22 acres which is above the 100 -Year High Water
Level. She stated that the Park and Recreation Commission
has considered this proposal and supports developing the
City park at Mud Lake.
Phyllis Hanson explained the project identification sign to
Commissioner Plufka.
Commissioner Wire inquired if Harstad Companies will build
on one-quarter of the lots all in one section of the devel-
opment; and, inquired about the type of dwelling to be con-
structed. Mr. Briggs stated they will build several expen-
sive homes, some medium priced and some at a lower price
range throughout the development. He noted their unit type
is similar to the original plan proposed in December. The
park and open space plan is much better with this proposal.
He further explained that the apartment units will be 1,000
to 1,200 sq. ft.
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Commissioner Mellen inquired about the special construction
of the multi -family units. Mr. Briggs stated that berming
and walls for noise abatement has not worked well. He
stated the noise abatement features are built into the unit,
which would be more effective than noise barriers.
Commissioner Mellen inquired about the unit design for
elderly housing. Mr. Briggs reiterated the plans for the
housing for the older citizens and that they will be
specially designed for their needs. Commissioner Magnus
inquired if Harstad Companies will retain ownership of the
multi -family buildings. Mr. Briggs stated this is not known
at this time; that usually this type of building is
constructed and then sold.
Vice Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing.
Karen Olsen, 13787 62nd Avenue North, Maple Grove, stated
she is speaking on behalf of her neighborhood in Maple
Grove. She concurs with Mr. Briggs observation that the
plans are an improvement over the original proposal. She
stated it is a very attractive layout and they have appreci-
ated the cooperation of the developer and the Plymouth City
Ltaff while seeking information on this project. She be-
lieves this development will enhance their property values
and they support the development proposal.
Vice Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Plufka confirmed that the area for City park
would be deeded to the City. He stated that the development
meets four of the five attributes. He noted that the
additional open space clouds the issue somewhat because of
what is below the 100 -Year High Water Elevation. He has
some concern that the single family area will have trails
and nature viewing areas, but not alot of open space.
Commissioner Wire stated it is a commendable attempt, but he
concurs with the concerns raised by Commissioner Plufka.
Commissioner Mellen stated it is a good development plan.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval for the Concept Plan for Harstad CONCEPT PLAN
Companies for "Lake Cimarron Estates" subject to the
conditions as listed in the April 10, 1986 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Vice Chairman Pauba stated it is a good development plan and
Harstad Companies are good developers; however, he is
concerned about the timing for extending utilities. He
feels this project may be premature with the additional
traffic and utility connections in this area.
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Commissioner Wire stated he has similar concerns regarding
the sewer and storm water drainage, but it is hard to com-
ment on potential problems. If they occur, it will be the
City's responsibility to solve them. He stated that in-
creased traffic, roadway improvements and construction come
with all development.
Vice Chairman Pauba stated development is premature because
County Road 61 is not to be completed for some time, to
offer further circulation.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commission Mellen MOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval for Preliminary Plan/Plat, Rezoning, PRELIMINARY PLAN/
and Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions listed PLAT, REZONING
in the April 10, 1986 staff report. AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
Commissioner Plufka inquired about the 10% of lots for in-
creased lot coverage. Coordinator McConn explained that
Condition No. 17 requires the petitioner to specify which
lots are to be included, and demonstrate why it is
appropriate.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Magnus to Amend the Main Motion to add to Condition No. 17
that no lots will be considered for 30% lot coverage where
the 25 ft. setback is requested; there will be no lot cover-
age in excess of 20% for any lot that exceeds 15,000 sq.
ft.; and, no two such lots shall be adjacent to the other.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
In response to Commissioner Magnus' concern regarding land-
scaping along the freeway, the visual impact, noise and mass
of the multi -family buildings; Coordinator McConn stated
that a detailed site plan for the attached housing is re-
quired by the Ordinance, however, design direction can be
provided at this time.
Vice Chairman Pauba inquired about the elevation of the
buildings from I-494. Mr. Briggs stated they will be pro-
pose extensive landscaping and will provide detailed plans
for review. He noted that the development will be con-
structed in phases, the first phase will be the single
family residential area that will take 1 1/2 to 3 years; the
attached housing will be the second phase and will take 1 to
1 1/2 years; and, the third phase will be the apartments
that will be constructed in approximately 1 1/2 years. He
stated they will install landscaping with each phase.
VOTE - AMENDMENT
MOTION CARRIED
Roll Call Vote for Main Motion as once Amended. 4 Ayes. VOTE - MAIN MOTION
Vice Chairman Pauba, Nay. MOTION carried. MOTION CARRIED
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Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the application by James. C.
Peterson & Associates for "Willowwood" and requested an
overview of the April 7, 1986 staff report by Coordinator
McConn.
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Mr. James Peterson who stated
the main issue is saving the existing residence. He stated
that because of the project size, he cannot absorb the loss
of the house. He stated the Dirlam development was con-
structed after this house and he cannot see any reason for
them to lose it.
Vice Chairman Pauba inquired if he had considered moving the
home. Mr. Peterson stated there still would be substantial
costs involved. Vice Chairman Pauba inquired if it is
assumed the residence would stay, is there a stipulation for
remodeling and fixing up the house? Coordinator McConn
stated the home is non -conforming with respect to setbacks
and summarized applicable Ordinance provisions. The con-
struction of a new home would need to meet the Ordinance
standards.
Commissioner Wire inquired who occupies the home. Mr.
Peterson stated it is the landowner, Mr. Raymond Severson.
Vice Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. and Mrs. Rance Baker, 15810 49th Avenue No., Mrs. Judy
Baker inquired about the temporary cul-de-sac on the prop-
erty and that Assistant City Engineer Sweeney had written
them that the developer is responsible for removal. Mr.
Peterson confirmed this is the case.
Mr. Rance Baker inquired about the berming planned at the
back of his property, and whether this will be completed
with this development. Coordinator McConn stated the
improvements are to be undertaken as part of the "Wooddale"
development; that the City holds financial guarantees for
the completion of these improvements; and, this developer is
not responsible for any work to be completed in the Wooddale
development. Assistant City Engineer Sweeney confirmed that
the developer will restore the temporaryt cul-de-sac area
Including the sod.
Vice Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing.
JAMES C. PETERSON do
ASSOCIATES
REZONING, PRELIMINARY
PLAT AND VARIANCE
(86033)
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval for the rezoning, preliminary plat,
and variance for James C. Peterson & Associates, subject to
the conditions listed in the April 7, 1986 staff report,
deleting Condition No. 14. Commissioner Plufka explained
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the residence can serve its purpose where it is, and a new
home would be constructed within Ordinance provisions.
Commissioner Wire concurred stating that the house appears
to be a reasonable structure.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Mr. Peterson inquired about Condition No. 12, stating that
berming is not advantageous and will serve no purpose. He
�is willing to landscape along Vicksburg Lane.
Commissioner Plufka stated he is comfortable with this lang-
uage and that staff will require no more than what is appro-
priate and meets Ordinance minimums.
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the PUD Amendment for Parkers
Lake Development and requested an overview of the April 7,
1986 staff report by Coordinator McConn.
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Michael Pflaum, Lundgren
Brothers Construction Company. Mr. Pflaum stated their
position is that they are not in control of adjacent land
which is owned by the City of Minneapolis. They desire to
continue development in the Fox Run area. Certain events
had to occur before further platting of the property, noting
the Environmentai Impact statement (EIS) and agreements for
acquisition of parkland. The timing of these events were
not under the control of Lundgren Brothers. They are seek-
ing to find a remedy within their control, as the City of
Minneapolis does not wish to accept an obligation for public
improvements to the Vicksburg West property. Waiting for
the City of Minneapolis is untenable. He explained the
adjacent land to the Fox Run area is back up for sale. They
need to construct homes in proposed Fox Run 3rd Addition
this year. He explained they are preparing to record the
Fox Run 2nd Addition. They are faced with restrictions on
Fox Run 3rd, and the staff recommendation explains that the
alternate plan does not address public safety and the need
for circulation in this area. It is their opinion the
emergency access as proposed is feasible.
Vice Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing.
Barry Winston, 16005 26th Avenue North, inquired about the
location for the temporary roadway. Mr. Pflaum explained
that it is a means for emergency vehicles to access the Fox
Run area from the north.
Vice Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing.
VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
LUNDGREN BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION CO.
PUD AMENDMENT FOR
PARKERS LAKE - VICKS-
BURG WEST PROPERTY
(86039)
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Coordinator McConn stated that this situation is no dif-
ferent than other property owners waiting for development of
adjacent land in order to foster development of their prop-
erty. The temporary emergency access as proposed is not
viable and does not address the area circulation and safety
requirements.
Commissioner Plufka stated this is not a viable alternative
as there would be snow plowing and maintenance problems; it
does not have to do with units served, but with the distance
involved. There would be tremendous risk in the advent of a
tornado, or other disaster because of the distance those
residents would need to travel. He noted that Lundgren
Brothers are good developers and have contributed much to
this community; however, this goes beyond where the Planning
Commission can offer a positive recommendation for approv-
al. Vice Chairman Pauba concurred.
Commissioner Mellen inquired about the period of time it
would take for the City of Minneapolis to resolve the situ-
ation allowing Lundgren Brothers to continue their develop-
ment on the west. Commissioner Wire stated other developers
face similar problems. Commissioner Plufka stated that the
fact remains that Lundgren Brothers cannot obtain access to
Vicksburg Lane with the property they control, and the speed
of development is a major control. He stated the City
Council should review this situation, but that even an out-
let from Yuma to Vicksburg Lane would be very circuitous.
Commissioner Magnus concurred and commented that the Council
may know about other alternatives to work out a solution.
MOTION by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY
Plufka to recommend denial of the Planned Unit Development
Amendment for "Parkers Lake Development - the Vicksburg West
Property" for the reasons as stated in the April 7, 1986
staff report. The Planning Commission is aware the develop-
er is constrained due to the situations discussed, but the
alternative as presented is not viable and the City Council
should further review these circumstances.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Mellen, Nay. MOTION VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
carried.
NEN HUSINESS
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the Lot Consolidation, Site KRAUS-ANDERSON REALTY
Plan and Variances for Kraus -Anderson Realty Co., and re- FOR HONEYWELL, INC.
quested an overview of the April 7, 1986 staff report by Co- LOT CONSOLIDATION,
ordinator McConn. SITE PLAN AND
VARIANCES (86036)
Commissioner Wire inquired about the parking and landscap-
ing. Coordinator McConn stated deferred parking has been
approved for other developments, but the question here is
the insignificant number of parking spaces being deferred.
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Vice Chairman Pauba introduced John Sagat, Architect, repre-
senting the petition. Mr. Sagat stated the variance for the
canopy is necessary to attain an aesthetic design for the
building and the canopy is proportionate to the building
size. To reduce the canopy would weaken the benefit of the
building design. He noted they propose additional land-
scaping instead of installing the parking stalls that are
not needed at this time, they have more than adequate park-
ing for the tenants.
Commissioner Plufka was shown the graphics involving the
canopy design. Commissioner Plufka inquired if in order to
meet the Ordinance standards, would this cut the canopy in
half? Mr. Sagat stated they would lose 25% of the canopy and
showed a diagram of this; he further stated the canopy is
needed to prevent a box -like structure.
Commissioner Plufka discussed the building identification
and signage with Mr. Sagat. Commissioner Wire stated he
concurs with the canopy design, there are too many "boxes"
being constructed. Commissioner Plufka stated the building
plan is aesthetically pleasing, and in Minnesota, the ten-
ants and visitors will enjoy the protection.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Vice Chairman MOTION TO APRPOVE
Pauba to recommend approval for the Lot Consolidation, Site
Plan, and Variances for Kraus -Anderson Realty Company for
Honeywell, Inc., subject to the conditions as listed in the
April 7, 1986 staff report, with the deletion of Condition
No. 8, and adding recommended approval for the setback for
the canopy on the north side of the building to the adjacent
parking area as requested, for the reason that the building
will be more aesthetically pleasing and does not inhibit
pedestrian traffic or their safety between the building and
the parking lot.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Mellen abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
MOTION
by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner
*PAUL STORMO
Mellen
to recommend approval of Lot Consolidation/Division,
ARTOGRAPH CORP
Site Plan, and Variance for Paul Stormo, Artograph Corpor-
LOT CONSOLIDATION
ation on the Consent Agenda, subject to the conditions as
DIVISION, SITE PLAN
listed
in the April 7, 1986 staff report.
AND VARIANCE (86038)
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE.
5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE- MOTION CARRIED
MOTION
by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner
*PRIAENTIAL INSURANCE
Mellen
to recommend approval of the Site Plan for Prudential
SITE PLAN FOR PHASE
Insurance
Company of America on the Consent Agenda, subject
II/FLAGSHIP (86037)
to the
conditions as listed in the April 7, 1986 staff
MOTION TO APPROVE
report.
VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE40TION CARRIED
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OLD BUSINESS
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the application by Craig
Scherber for "Fernbrook Heights" and requested an overview
of the April 9, 1986 staff report by Coordinator McConn.
Coordinator McConn stated the Planning Commission first con-
sidered the application on February 12, 1986 and forwarded a
recommendation for denial. The City Council considered the
petition and referred it back to the Planning Commission.
She commented on the Commission's previous concern that the
developer be responsible for transition; and, that the dev-
elopment could become a "small single family residential
island" within an area guided for higher density.
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Bob Smith, Hedlund Engineer-
ing, representing the petitioner. Mr. Smith explained the
development proposal; and, that the plan saves existing
trees and vegetation and provides transition. He described
development in the area from low density to the west; the
proposed single family detached and attached housing; higher
density and commercial to the east.
Commissioner Plufka confirmed the guiding of the area as
shown by Coordinator McConn. Commissioner Mellen inquired
where the ingress and egress would be located for this dev-
elopment if the property to the east is not developed.
Mr. Smith explained the future roadway design and improve-
ments as he sees them.
Commissioner Plufka stated that it seems this development is
suggesting the Guide Plan is wrong; is LA -3 guiding amor-
phous; is the designation for LA -3 too wide. Strip zoning
does not lend itself to the Guide Plan, and compatible land
uses should maintained. Concern was expressed about estab-
lishing a row of detached housing between the road and
attached housing to the east.
Coordinator McConn stated the concern regarding transition
to land north and east of this development. Commissioner
Plufka concurred.
Mr. Smith stated that in looking at the topography to the
north, there are poor soils and nothing will be built there;
the double homes will also provide transition.
Commissioner Magnus stated he continues to be concerned
about creating an "island" of detached single family if the
guiding is not changed. Commissioner Plufka agreed, noting
areas where neighborhoods have developed and are not compat-
ible with the higher density zoning and guiding around
them. Commissioner Magnus inquired if they should be look -
7-= 5 a .
CRAIG SCHERBER
REZONING, PRELIMINARY
PLAT, AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (85097)
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ing at a larger question of the guiding in this entire
area. He inquired if Fernbrook Lane will be two or four
lanes. Assistant City Engineer Sweeney stated that Fern -
brook will be 44 ft. wide with four lanes.
Commissioner Wire stated that what develops first can be
impacted by future development. A situation like this can
develop into piecemeal planning.
Commissioner Plufka stated the Land Use Guide Plan contem-
plates planning of large areas for specific land uses which
provide transition to each other. These areas cannot all
develop at the same time, but the land use should remain
consistent.
There was further discussion on "spot" zoning and guiding.
Coordinator McConn explained this request is not inclusive
of a Guide Plan Amendment, she suggested the Commission re-
view the Conditional Use Permit Criteria.
Commissioner Wire feels this is a unique situation and ques-
tions whether this developer should be responsible for the
transition with his request for lower density. Coordinator
McConn discussed the Conditional Use Permit Criteria, noting
that compliance has not been demonstrated. She stated this
developer is responsible for providing transition within
this development to adjacent land uses.
Commissioner Mellen stated the developer wants to construct
single family residential homes that will not require the
amount of services or sewer capacity needed for higher
density development.
Commissioner Plufka reiterated the concern of forming a
neighborhood island surrounded by high density development,
and that this plan is less attractive. Vice Chairman Pauba
concurred, noting the Commission is charged with a responsi-
bility for the highest and best use of the land.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Pauba, seconded by Commissioner NOTION FOR DENIAL
Mellen to recommend denial of the Rezoning, Preliminary Plat
and Conditional Use Permit for Craig Scherber for the rea-
sons that this development plan is not in compliance with
the Conditional Use Permit Criteria.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Coordinator McConn advised the Commission there will be
three meetings in May, the 14th, 21st, and 28th.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 P.M.
VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
ELEVENTH MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Jr
Tuesday, April 22, 1986
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites, Bloomington
MINUTES
The Eleventh MLC Board of Directors Meeting was called to order at
5:15 p.m. by Mayor Connie Morrison, the MLC Chair.
Members Present: Linda Barton, Burnsville; Mayor Larry Donlin,
Minnetonka; Tom Hedges, Eagan; Jim Lacina, Woodbury; Bob Matson,
Roseville; Jim Miller, Minnetonka, Mayor Connie Morrison, Burnsville;
John Pidgeon, Bloomington; Mayor William Saed, Inver Grove Heights;
Mark Sather, White Bear Lake and Jim Willis, Plymouth.
Also Present: D.J. Leary, Media Services, Inc.; Rich Forschler,
Bob Renner and Deb Luebke, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren.
A motion was made by Pidgeon to approve the minutes from the previous
MLC Board of Directors Meeting. Hedges seconded this motion and it was
passed unanimously.
Lacina gave the Treasurer's Report for Dickson. Donlin made the motion
to approve the minutes which was seconded and passed unanimously.
Larkin, Hoffman briefly summarized and discussed the 1986 Legislative
Session and the Special Session regarding local government aid, industrial
development bonds and the economic development authority. Specifically
addressed was the statutory prohibition against the Governor unallotting
local government aid or homestead credit prior to August 15, 1986. The
MLC was put on notice that the State Treasury has no surplus and that
future budget shortfalls could affect the December local government aid
and homestead credit payments.
Jim Willis outlined the MLC Operating Committee's discussion regarding
setting up an informal meeting with the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
to discuss the possibility of working together on long-range issues such
as local government aid, homestead credit and fiscal disparities. There
was general agreement to proceed with this plan. MLC will meet separately
with representatives from the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Willis,
Rosland, Pidgeon and Forschler agreed to meet with Duke Addicks and Lyle
Schwartzkopf from the City of Minneapolis. Willis, Lacina, Lais and
Forschler agreed to meet with Maureen Warren and another representative
from the City of St. Paul.
It was mentioned that the MLC is considering sponsoring a seminar or
conference sometime during the fall. The Board was informed that a
committee had been formed to further discuss the seminar and its focus.
Members of this committee are: Rosland, Barton, Hedges, Leary, Forschler
and Renner. The committee's first meeting has been scheduled for May 8
and they will report to the MLC Board of Directors at the July meeting.
D.J. Leary gave the Communications report and discussed the distribution
of "Update," and asked for input from the Board if they had any comments
or suggestions.
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April 22, 1986
Page 2
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A Nominating Committee was established to recommend a list of possible
candidates for the position of Chair of the MLC for the Annual MLC
Elections held in July. It was decided that Mayors Morrison, Donlin
and Demos would serve on the Nominating Committee.
The Annual Elections and MLC Board Meeting was scheduled for Thursday,
July 31 at 5:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Willis to adjourn the meeting. Hedges seconded
this motion and it was passed unanimously. The MLC Board of Directors
Meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
ri
THIRTY-SECOND MLC OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, April 22, 1986
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites, Bloomington
MINUTES
The Thirty-second MLC Operating Committee Meeting was called to order at
3:40 p.m. by Tom Hedges, the MLC Vice Chair.
Members Present: Linda Barton, Burnsville; Gary Dickson, Shoreview;
Tom Hedges, Eagan; Dick Henneberger, Brooklyn Park; Carl Jullie,
Eden Prairie; Jim Lacina, Woodbury; Don Lais, Maplewood; Jim Miller,
Minnetonka; John Pidgeon, Bloomington; Doug Reeder, Maple Grove;
Ken Rosland, Edina; Mark Sather, White Bear Lake; and Jim Willis,
Plymouth.
Also Present: Mayor Connie Morrison, MLC Chair; D.J. Leary, Media
Services, Inc.; Rich Forschler, Bob Renner and Deb Luebke, Larkin,
Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren.
Absent: Jim Andre, Roseville; and Bob Schaefer, Inver Grove Heights.
A motion was made by Jim Miller to approve the minutes from the previous
MLC Operating Committee Meeting and was seconded by Dick Henneberger.
The motion passed unanimously.
Larkin, Hoffman briefly summarized and discussed the 1986 Legislative
Session and the Special Session regarding local government aids, industrial
development bonds and the economic development authority. Specifically
addressed was the statutory prohibition against the Governor unallotting
local government aids or homestead credit prior to August 15, 1986. The
MLC was put on notice that the State Treasury has no surplus and that
future budget shortfalls could affect the December local government aid
and homestead credit payments.
Jim Willis brought up the advisability of setting up a casual meeting
with the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to discuss the possibility
of working cooperatively together on long-range issues such as local
government aid, homestead credit and fiscal disparities. It was decided
to meet separately with representatives from Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Willis, Rosland, Pidgeon and Forschler agreed to meet with Duke Addicks
and Lyle Schwartzkopf from the City of Minneapolis. Willis, Lacina, Lais
and Forschler agreed to meet with Maureen Warren and another representative
from the City of St. Paul.
Renner brought up the subject of MLC sponsoring a seminar or conference
sometime during the fall. It was decided to establish a committee to
further discuss the seminar and its focus. Members of this committee
are Rosland, Barton, Hedges, Leary, Forschler and Renner. This committee
has been instructed to report back to the Operating Committee in May and
to have their final recommendations prepared for presentation at the MLC
Board of Directors Meeting in July. The committee's first meeting has
been scheduled for May 8.
i D.J. Leary gave the Communications Report and discussed the distribution
of "Update." He also mentioned that the Minnesota News Foundation was
sponsoring a seminar for the media to help educate them on the topic of
public finance. This seminar will be held on May 29 at the Sheraton
Midway.
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April 22, 1986
Page 2
5b
Dickson gave the Treasurer's Report. Henneberger made a motion to approve
the report which was seconded and passed unanimously.
A Nominating Committee was established to recommend a list of possible
candidates for the position of Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer for
the Annual MLC Elections held in July. Dickson, Hedges and Henneberger
volunteered to serve on the -Nominating Committee.
The next MLC Operating Committee Meeting was scheduled for Thursday,
May 22 at the Edina City Hall at 9:00-11:00 a.m.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting which was passed
unanimously. The MLC Operating Committee Meeting was adjourned at
4:59 p.m.
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55441
(612) 553-1144
M I N U T E S
March 13, 1986
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, March 13, 1986,
at 1:05 p.m. at Gordon's in the Park, 7725 Zane Avenue North, Brook-
lyn Park, Minnesota.
Present were: Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Neil Johnson, Brooklyn Park;
William Sherburne, Crystal; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove;
Milton Christensen, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope;
Eugene Hakanson, Osseo; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Lee Gus-
tafson, Robbinsdale; William Weidenbacher, E.A. Hickok
and Associates; and Judie Anderson, recording secretary.
Also present was: Steve Mossborg, Lombard Properties.
1. Minutes of February 13, 1986, meeting.
Gustafson moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve as written
the minutes of the February 13th meeting with the following cor-
rections:
Project SC86-2, paragraph 2: "so[,] 1$0% [if required,]
the City may construct the ponding area if/f044it00J [at
the City's expense.]"
Election of officers, paragraph 1: [Knapp]
seconded a motion ...".
Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Hakanson moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to approve the
Treasurer's Report. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Claims.
Butcher moved and Sherburne seconded a motion to approve claims
totaling $4,859.86. The claims were approved by roll call vote:
ayes - Knapp, Johnson, Sherburne, Butcher, Christensen, Hanson,
Moore, Hakanson, and Gustafson; nays - none; absent - none.
4. Communications.
None.
5. Management Plan.
Weidenbacher reported that his office is still working on Tasks
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3 and 4, Policies and Strategies. He indicated they will be
completed and mailed by March 31. He has requested that the
Commissioners comment at the April 10th meeting. He also in-
dicated that additional small group meetings may not be neces-
sary.
He will pass out Tasks 5 and 6, Compatibility Review and Imple-
mentation Program, at the May meeting. The Plan should be com-
pleted in time for the June meeting.
6. Project Reviews.
SC86-3 Begin Construction, Plymouth. Sherburne moved and
Butcher seconded a motion to approve the recommendations of
the consultant. Motion carried.
SC86-4 John and Kathleen Harris, Brooklyn Park. Moore moved
and Gustafson seconded a motion to approve the recommendations
of the consultant. Motion carried.
SC86-5 Brooklyn Center HRA and Ryan Construction, Brooklyn
Center. Sherburne moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to
approve the recommendations of the consultant. Motion car-
ried.
SC86-6 Metropolitan Airports Commission, Brooklyn Center.
Moore moved and Christensen seconded a motion to approve the
recommendations of the consultant. Knapp moved and Sherburne
seconded a motion that a preferred alternate to the stated
recommendations would recommend that the Airports Commission
place a security fence along the south side of the drainage
northwesterly to 63rd Avenue to avoid the need for culvert in-
stallation. The amendment carried. The main motion carried.
SC86-7 Lombard Properties, Brooklyn Center. Sherburne moved
and Moore seconded a motion to approve the recommendations of
the consultant. Motion carried.
SC86-8 Menard, Inc., Brooklyn Park. Moore moved and Butcher
seconded a motion to approve the recommendations of the consul-
tant with the additional requirement that revised site plans
complying with the approved recommendations be submitted to the
consultant for approval. Motion carried.
Moore moved and Butcher seconded a motion directing Weidenbacher
to draft an application form which lists requirements and infor-
mation required from developers prior to submission of plat re-
views to the consultant. Motion carried.
7. Other Business
Gustafson moved and Knapp seconded a motion directing the con-
sultant to draft letters from the Commission to the Cities of
Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center regarding concerns for the pe-
destrian bridges across Ryan Creek west of France Avenue and
Kinutes
March 13, 1986
the France Avenue Culvert. Motion carried. Weidenbacher will
work with Knapp and Gustafson to draft these letters for the
Chairman's signature.
Gustafson moved and
no further business
at 3:15 p.m.
JAA
Knapp seconded a motion to adjourn. There being
before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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WASTELINE
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MR. JAMES MILr�l
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MANAGER /CITY OF PLVMO3400 PLYMOUTHPLYMOUTH MN 5
300 Metro Square Building, � i; ril 1986
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Issue No. 11
6121291.6464 Editor: loan Steinmann
COUNCIL URGES FOCUS ON MARKETABLE RECYCLABLES
As everyone involved in regional recycling efforts has
learned the hard way, prices for many recyclables--always
unstable --have hit an all-time low. This means recycling
programs can't operate under the financial arrangements
that worked a few years ago: some recyclables bring in so
little money that recycling contractors can't make
enough --between their contract fees and their income
from marketing recyclables--to tum a profit. And even
recyclables with stronger, more stable markets may not
bring in enough money to make up the difference.
Residential recycling programs should concentrate on
collecting glass, aluminum and newspaper—materials with
strong local markets, according to a new Metropolitan
Council report, the Solid Waste Market Identification and
Expansion Report. Also, recycling of high-grade office
paper and corrugated cardboard from commercial and
industrial sources should increase, says the report.
Corrugated and office paper have strong, expandable
markets, and businesses generate large quantities of these
recyclables.
Focusing recycling efforts on these materials --for the
present --would mean that some types of materials would
not be recycled, but it would help programs stay
financially viable, while ensuring that the recyclables Twin
Cities Area citizens conscientiously separate from their
trash are actually processed and used. In the meantime,
the Council can work to improve the weak markets for
materials such as tin cans and waste motor oil.
The report, which describes local markets for various
recyclables and recommends ways to stabilize and expand
those markets, provides further directives for some
materials with stronger markets. Although there is a stable
area market for newspaper, it can only bear a small
amount of paper "contaminated" by materials like
magazines and colored supplements. So collection should
focus as much as possible on "clean" newspaper, says the
report.
And although there is a strong market for glass,
transportation distances make recycling glass from the
eastern part of the region discouragingly expensive.
Improved method of transporting glass that keep costs
down should be found, says the report. For example,
recycling programs could cooperate to transport their
glass together.
The Council will continue to watch local market
conditions and provide direction for recycling programs
about which materials to collect. The Council will work
together with other agencies, such as the State Planning
Agency, to find ways to expand the region's markets for
recyclables.
One possibility is increasing business and industry use of
recycled and recyclable materials in product packaging
and marketing, the report says. The Council will also
study "intermediate processing facilities," where
recyclables coule be cleaned and further separated after
collection. These could improve the quality of recyclables
marketed, and allow recycling programs to pool materials
and benefit from cooperative marketing.
It's undeniable that recycling programs have had hard
times recently. But getting a good understanding of
market conditions and tailoring collection accordingly
could help struggling programs survive. And recycling will
make more and more economic sense as landfill dumping
charges spiral upwards and costly public trash processing
plants --charging similarly high fees—open for business.
To get a copy of the Solid Waste Market Idenfiiication
and Expansion Report, call the Council's regional data
center at 291-6464.
HOW LANDFILL SURCHARGE FUNDS ARE SPENT
Since 1985, haulers have paid a surcharge of 90 cents for
every cubic yard of trash they drop at Twin Cities Area
landfills. What happens to this money? For every 90 cents,
25 cents goes to the Metropolitan Landfill Abatement
fund, to be used to encourage and support activities that
divert trash from landfills.
The fund is administered by the Metropolitan Council,
which distributes the money through various grant, loan
and reimbursement programs. The state legislature
established the abatement fund and broadly indicated
how it should be spent. The following summarizes how
the Council is using it.
Metro Council Awards $137,500 to Help Manage
Recycling Efforts
Six area recycling programs and businesses have received
second -phase management assistance grants from the
Metropolitan Council. The grants will allow these groups
to obtain hands-on help from management consultants of
their own choice. The purpose of the grants is to help
tackle management problems associated with the
curb -side pickup services they provide.
The awards are based on preliminary assessments of the
programs and businesses by consultants, paid for by the
small first -phase grants. Before second -phase grants were
awarded, consultants also submitted work programs and
statements about how their work will assist the recycling
programs and businesses.
Consultant activities will include identifying sources of
funds, developing marketing and management plans and
financial accounting systems, and analyzing alternative
ways of running recycling programs --contracting separately
for collection and marketing of recyclables, or establishing
centralized facilities for processing recyclables.
The following programs and businesses received grants
ranging from $22,500 to $24,000: Beermann Services, Inver
Grove Heights; city of St. Paul; Frank's Recycling, Salvage
and Hauling, Golden Valley; Minneapolis Education and
Recycling Center, Minneapolis; Ramsey County; and
Recycling Unlimited, St. Paul. The Council denied U.S.
Recyco, Minneapolis, a management assistance grant. The
city of Minneapolis withdrew its request for a grant.
Consulting work paid for through the grants. must be
finished by the end of May.
Communities Reimbursed for Recycling on Per -Household
Basis
In January and February, the Council distributed the first
"household rebates" for cities and towns that recycle.
Some 42 Twin Cities Area communities received payments
totaling $251,000 for their 1985 recycling and related
activities.
It's an ongoing program that will reimburse communities
as much as 50 cents per household for their recycling
expenses. This pays them back for some of what they
spend providing services like curb -side pickup or drop-off
sites for . recyclables, office paper recycling, yard waste
composting and public education about solid waste
issues.
More Payments to Be Made on a Tonnage Basis
Cities and towns may also apply between April 1 and
April 21 to receive $4 for every ton of recyclables
collected from residential sources within their boundaries
and recycled from January through March. "Tonnage"
payments will be made again in November, and thereafter
on a twice -yearly basis.
Communities may include tonnages collected by private
and volunteer groups in their applications, but must
provide adequate documentation. Such groups should
contact cities and towns in which they collect recyclables
to discuss tonnage payment procedures.
For copies of the tonnage payment guidelines and
documentation forms, call Council abatement grant and
loan assistant Sunny Emerson at 291-6499.
Grant and Loan Priorities Developed �1
Council solid waste staff have developed proposed
priorities for distributing grants and loans to public and
private groups for landfill abatement activities. The
priorities identify the types of activities and projects that
are most important to fund. Council staff discussed the
priorities with city and county representatives, recyclers
and the public at a series of meetings, and are now
preparing the priorities for Council review and putting
together general guidelines for awarding the grants and
loans.
The first abatement grants and loans may be made in July.
Some categories of funding are: grants for demonstration
projects such as regional intermediate processing facilities
for recyclables and regional yard waste composting
facilities; grants for research and development of
abatement techniques such as using paper products in
construction or food processing plant waste in making
animal feed; grants for efforts to educate the public about
landfill abatement issues and solutions; and loans for
starting up new recycling programs, for example.
LANDFILLS LINE UP ON STATE SUPERFUND PRIORITY
LIST
As of April, all eight of the Twin Cities Area's active solid
waste landfills will be on the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency's superfund cleanup list, thanks to each having
released or threatening to release hazardous substances
into groundwater.
The list is used to determine which cities in Minnesota
should be targeted for expenditure of state or federal
superfund money. The money may be used to clean up
sites responsible parties can't or won't, and may be
recovered from them later.
A CORRECTION
The Oak Grove and Waste Disposal Engineering landfills,
both in Anoka County, were among those mentioned in
the December Wasteline as having contaminated nearby
private wells. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) has informed the Wasteline that no contamination
has been detected in residential wells near the Waste
Disposal Engineering site. Also, although sampling last
summer detected low levels of contamination in three
wells near the Oak Grove landfill, resampling failed to
detect any contaminants in those well, said the MPCA.
The agency continues to monitor private wells near the
site.
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
7323 - 58th Avenue No. Crystal, MN 55428
(612) 536-0327
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council will be holding a public
hearing May 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at School District #281 Administration
Building, 4148 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope to hear public testimony
regarding human service funding priorities for the Northwest Hennepin
County suburban area. All interested citizens are invited to attend and
respond to the preliminary service priorities that the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council have identified. These preliminary priorities are:
#1. Affordable Family Counseling
02. Drug and Alcohol Abuse
#3. Emergency Services
#4. Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children
#5. Parenting Education and Support Services
#6. Low-cost Health Care
#7. Battered Women and their Children
#8. Subsidized Child Care
#9. Transportation for the Elderly or Handicapped
#10. Programming and Support Services for Seniors
#11. Residential and Support Services for the Mentally III
#12. Residential and Support Services for the Mentally Retarded
For more information, call the Northwest Human Services Council at
536-0327.
IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
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SERVICES
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TO DISCUSS AREA HUMAN SERVICE PRIORITIES
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NEEDS. PLAN TO ATTEND
PUBLIC- NEARING
THURSDAY, MAY 8,11986
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 281 - ADMINISTRATION BUILDIN,
4148 Winnetka Avenue North - New Hope
SPONSORED BY:
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 536-0327
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
To Whom It May Concern:
This notice is to inform you, the property owner and/or the occupant, that
the Department of Public Safety is investigating a condition which exists
on your property that constitutes a public nuisance. An inspection of the
premises was made by a Community Service Officer who observed a violation
of the Plymouth City Code 2010.01, Nuisances. A copy of this ordinance is
provided for your reference.
Please find enclosed with this letter a Public Nuisance Inspection Report
which details the specific violations that were observed on the premises.
The report specifies the steps to be taken to abate the nuisance, the time
within which the nuisance is to be abated and a specific date and time for
reinspection. We request that you make the changes necessary to comply with
the city ordinance before the indicated reinspection date.
Although we will make every effort to work with you on this matter, this
notice should be considered an order that the nuisance be terminated and
abated as required by the Plymouth City Code. Unabated nuisances will be
reported to the City Council. Thereafter, the council may, provide for
abating the nuisance by the city. The owner, of tile Premises sha i i be i i ab i e
for the cost to the city of the abatement, including administrative costs.
Additionally, the case report will be referred to the City Attorney for review
and possible issuance of a formal complaint which will require a mandatory court
appearance.
If you have any questions please contact the Plymouth Police Department at
559-2800. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Thomas C. Saba
Sergeant
PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH DEPARTMENT
BY:
Community Service-70TTcer
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT
DATE
TO
INSPECTION DATE:
City of Plymouth
Department of Public Safety
RE: Property located at:
OBSERVATIONS: The following violations were observed:
NECESSARY CHANGES: The following changes need to be made before the reinspection
date in order to abate the nuisance:
REINSPECTION DATE:
Thank -you!
OFFICER
Community Service Officer
BASEMENT WATER PROBLEMS
Under City Code, sump pumps may not be connected to the City sewer
system. Instead, water should be pumped into the yard or street.
The reason:
1. Sewer lines are not sized for this additional water. The result
is sewage back up in your neighbor's house lying at a lower
elevation.
2. Adding storm water from sump pumps into the sewer system drastically
increases the sewage volume and cost. Plymouth residents pay the
higher costs.
For more information, call 559-2800 Ext. 342.
UNION CITY MISSION
3409 E. MEDICINE LAKE BLVD./PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 35441
(612) 559-1883
Mr. Scott L. HWet
City Assessor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Scott:
April 21, 1986
Enclosed are pictures of Union City Mission buildings which you
generously provided for copying
I did get in touch with Mr. Neilson, who is a great source of
information on the history of Plymouth. Also got to see the original
of the little book on t1ission Farms.
We very much appreciate how helpful you have been in providing
information regarding the property and history of Union City Mission.
Sincerely,
Patricia J. Murphy it r1—'
Administrator
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Enclosure
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 28, 1986
TO: Public Safety Director Richard J. Carlquist
FROM: Explorer Advisor Mark Bevins
-SUBJECT 1986 Midwest Law Enforcement Conference
The 1986 Midwest Law Enforcement Explorer Conference was held
April 25 - 26, 1986 at Breezy Point. This was the second vear
that Plymouth Police Explorers participated in the conference.
The 1986 conference was the tenth conference held.
Twenty-four Posts participated in this years conference, which
consists of over 250 explorers. The explorers competed in the
following events:
1. Shoot, Don't Shoot.
2. Hostage Negotiation
3. Domestic Crisis Intervention
4. Witness Interview
5. Arrest and Search Techniques
6. Traffic Stop
7. Crime Scene
8. Traffic Accident Investigation
9. Pistol Shooting
Each Post divided their members into three or four person teams, with
each team competing in two or three events. This year a total of
68 teams competed. The Plymouth Police Explorers participated in the
followina team events: Traffic Accident Investigation - receiving
First Place, Domestic Crisis Intervention - receiving Third Place and
Hostage Negotiations - receiving Fourth Place. In the individual
competition, the Plymouth Police Explorers participated in the Law
Enforcement Exam - receiving Fourth Place, and the Obstacle Course
receiving Second Place. Along with the aforementioned trophies,
scholarship money will be awarded to our Post.
I am very proud of the explorers who participated in these events and
I feel that they represented Plymouth in a very positive manner. I would
also like to thank Officers Karen Forslund and Rick Herman for their
assistance,
MB:tw
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MINTS i2Palty co.
9007 E. COLDWATER DA\ ISON, MI 48423 / ,:/
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April 28, 1986
Mayor, City of Plymouth
Plymouth, Minnesota 55337
Your Honor
Telephone: (313) 653-3521
I am a Real Estate Consultant to a National Organization and have occasion to travel
throughout Northeastern United States. In my business t have occasion to visit many
Municipal Offices. In the last month I have had occasion to be in plunicipa.1 Offices.
as far West as Plymouth, Minnesota and as far East as Atlantic City, N.J.
Let me congratulate you and the City of Plymouth on the fine way your employees handle
people who come to the Township Hall requesting information. On April 22, 1 stopped
by the City Hall at 400 p.m. to request some information from the assessor. The lady
at the information desk was very friendly to me and asked if she could help, I detected
it was quitting time and that I was sorry and could come back the next day. She in-
dicated "No, while your here we will be happy to help you." I had occasion to talk to
Yx. Mary Anderson in the Assessor's Office, and even though it was past 4:30 p,m., he
took the time to give me all the information I needed and was friendly and courteous
in every way. This type service from Governmental Employees is rare in this day and
age.
Your Honor, let me congratulate you and the City of Plymouth for being so progressive
thinking and friendly. Your city cannot help but grow and prosper to be a fine out-
standing city in Minnesota. I also want to congratulate the city on the fine MasterPlan
and all of the associated documents, such as sewer plans, water plans, future highways
etc. that go with Masterplanning.
Being a Graduate City Planner, myself, as well as a Realtor, I really appreciate the
professionalism of you Planning Department and the help that they also gave me. It
was a pleasure being in Plymouth and I look forward to coming back in the future to
see the results of the fine planning that you are doing today. Congratulations and
good luck.
Sincerely
KEN MINTO REALTY CO.
Te=th W. �Ilint.. Broker
KWM/b jk
APPRAISALS - RESIDENTIAL- COMMERCIAL* FARMS* CONFIDENTIAL ACQUISITIONS
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April 30, 1986'
Mr. Jeff Howard
5140 Zachary Lane North
Plymouth, Mn 55442
Dear Mr. Howard: CITYOF
PLYMOUTf+
This letter is in regards to our meeting which took place on April 23, 1986 at the
Plymouth City Center in the presence of Associate Planner Al Cottingham.
The purpose of our meeting was to discuss your recent installation of a chain link
fence approximately 10 feet in height and 20 feet in width; located in the front yard
of your property referenced above. A site inspection performed by our office on April
21, 1986 verified this information.
As you are aware, the installation of this fence is in violation of the Plymouth City
Ordinance. Section 10 Subdivision D Paragraph l.b. states the following:
"Interior side lot lines. No fence, wall or shrub planting of more than three (3)
feet in height above the level of the street curb level shall be erected on any
interior lot within the front yard as required in each district". A copy of this
section was provided to you during our meeting.
A copy of Section 7 Subdivision A and B of the Plymouth City Zoning Ordinance was
also provided to you during this meeting. This section describes the purpose and
intent of the residence districts. You will note that future restricted development
districts such as your property, are included as being part of this section.
You indicated during our meeting that the structure you erected was not a fence but
rather a gate. Section 4 Subdivision B of the Plymouth City Zoning Ordinance defines
a fence to be: "Any partition, structure, wall or gate erected as a dividing marker ,
barrier or enclosure and located along the boundary or within the required lot area".
A copy of this section was provided to you during our meeting.
You also indicated that the purpose of installing a fence in the front yard of your
property, would be to restrict your animals from gaining access beyond the physical
boundaries of your land. You felt that in order to accomplish this, a fence being
approximately 6 feet in height would need to be installed. I then stated that there
is a mechanism by which one can make application to request a variation of the fence
regulations set forth in the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the
Variance and Appeal application procedure was given to you during our meeting.
By notice of this letter you are being requested to remove that section of fencing
described above within five (5) days date of this letter. If in the event you may
wish to pursue a variance application, you would still be required to remove the
fence within the time frame specified. A reinspection of your property will take
place after five days to insure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. I am confident
we will be able to resolve this matter without the necessity of formal action. Please
contact me at 559-2800 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
yan
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Joe R
Building Official
cc: James Strommen
City Attorney's Office
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE
Section 10
SUBDIVISION D - FENCES AND WALLS
1. Residence Districts -Front Yard
a. Corner lots. No fence, wall or planting shall be allowed over three (3) feet
in height above the street curb level within twenty (20) feet of any street
right-of-way corner, so as to interfere with traffic visibility.
b. Interior side lot lines. No fence, wall or shrub planting of more than three
(3) feet in height above the level of the street curb level shall be erected
on any interior lot within the front yard as required in each district, except
as specifically provided otherwise by this Ordinance.
c. Equivalent yards. A fence, hedge, or wall, up to six feet high, may be allow-
ed within an equivalent rear or side yard as defined by this Ordinance, pro-
vided that it does not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or
motor vehicle operators. (Amended Ord. No. 85-07)
2. Residence Districts -Side Yard
No fence or wall, other than a retaining wall, along a side line of a lot in a
residence district, shall be higher than six (6) feet unless the adjoining lot is
not in a residential district.
3. Residential Districts -Rear Yard
Fences having a height of six (6) feet or less may be located within the required
rear yards in any Residence District.
4. Non -Residence Districts --Walls and Fences
Required walls or fences used on screens between a Residence District and a Non -
Residence District shall be of not less than ninety (90) percent opacity and not
less than five (5) nor more than seven (7) feet in height above the level of the
residential district boundary. The height regulations shall not apply to screens
of parking and loading areas which are regulated in Section 10, Subdivision C.
5. Plantings
Screen plantings may be substituted for walls or fences, provided such plantings
are of such type as to permit a minimum of ninety (90) percent opacity during all
months of the year.
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PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 7 - RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
SUBDIVISION A - PURPOSE
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The Residence Districts are established to accomplish the general purposes of this
Ordinance and for the following specific purposes:
1. To preserve the existing living qualities of residential neiqhborhoods.
2. To insure future high quality amenities including, but not limited to, the
provisions of adequate light, air, privacy, freedom from noise, and
convenience of access to property.
3. To insure that new developments and residences are provided with the
required public services and facilities without placing any undue financial.
burden upon existing City residents and taxpayers.
4. To increase convenience and comfort by providing useable open space and
recreation space on the same lot as the housing units or within close
proximity in a neighborhood park.
5. To prevent additions or alterations of structures which would damage the
character or desirability of existing residential areas.
6. To protect residential areas to the extent possible and appropriate in each
area against unduly heavy traffic volumes.
7. To encourage a variety of dwelling types and wide range of population
densities consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
8. To preserve and enhance the natural environment as land becomes urbanized.
SUBDIVISION B - INTENT. The specific intent of each Residence District is as
follows:
1. FRD (Future Restricted Development) District
This District is intended for areas where urban public utilities are not
presently available. A density of not more than one lot per 5 acres will retain
these lands in their natural state and in agricultural uses pending the proper
timing for the economical provision of utilities, streets, parks, storm drainage
and other public facilities and services so that orderly development will
occur. REZONING AND SUBDIVIDING OF FRD LANDS TO RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL
URBAN TYPE USES INDICATED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN THE
REQUIRED PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED TO BE EXTENDED OR
PROVIDED.
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Section 7, Subdivision B
2. R -1A (Low Density -Single Family Residence) District
This District is intended to preserve, create, and enhance areas for low density
single family dwelling development as an extension of existing residential
areas and to allow low density development at about two dwelling units per acre
within the areas indicated as low density residential in the Comprehensive Plan.
A full range of public services and facilities must be made available to these
developments.
3. R -1B (Low Density Residence) District
This District is intended to provide areas that will allow a mixing of two-
family homes with areas of predominantly small lot, single family character
at a density range of 2 to 3 dwelling units located on the fringes of walking
neighborhoods within the Low Density Residential areas indicated in the
Comprehensive Plan and served with public services and facilities.
4. R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residence) District
his District is intended to create low density areas at about 3 to 5 dwellinq
units per acre with a broad range of housing types in those areas within the Low
Medium Density Residential areas in the Comprehensive Plan and where properly
related to other land uses and thoroughfares and where public services and
facilities are available.
5. R-3 (Medium Density Multiple Family Residence) District
This District is intended to allow the development of townhouses, rowhouses, and
other types of low density multi -family units at about 5 to 10 dwellinq units per
acre within the High Medium Density areas in the Comprehensive Plan and served by
public services and facilities.
6. R-4 (High Density Multiple Family Residential) District
This District is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for multi -family
use at higher densities at about 10 to 18 dwelling units per acre for both
permanent and more transient families. It is appropriate only in areas served by
public utilities, with good accessibility to thoroughfares, public community
centers, libraries, and shopping centers, and where such development is within
the High Density Residential areas in the Comprehensive Plan.
SUBDIVISION C - ALLOWABLE USES
Within the Residence Districts, no building or land shall be used except for
one or more of the following uses. Letter designations shall be interpreted
as meaning:
P - Permitted Uses
C - Uses by Conditional Use Permit
A - Accessory Uses
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PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE
Section 4, Subdivision B
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Dwelling, Multiple -- A building designed for occupancy by three (3) or more
families. I
Dwelling, One Family -- A building designed and occupied exclusively by one (1)
family.
Dwelling, Two Families -- A building designed for occupancy by two (2) families.
Equal Degree of Encroachment -- A method of determining the location of encroach-
ment lines so that the hydraulic capacity of flood plain lands on each side of a
stream are reduced by an equal amount when calculating the increases in flood
stages due to flood plain encroachments.
Essential Services -- Overhead or underground electrical, gas, steam or water
transmission or distribution systems; collection, communication, supply or
disposal systems used by public utilities or governmental departments or
commissions or as are required for the protection of the public health, safety
or general welfare, including towers, poles, wires, substations, mains, drains,
sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, reservoirs, wells, elevated tanks, fire alarm
boxes, police call boxes, and other similar equipment and accessories in
connection therewith, but not including buildings, except those buildings that
are an fntegral part of the essential service.
Family -- An individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage or a
group of not more than five persons (excluding servants) who need not be related
by blood or marriage living together in a dwelling unit.
Fence -- Any partition, structure, wall or gate erected as a dividing marker,
barrier or enclosure and located along the boundary or within the required lot
area.
Flood -- A temporary rise in stream flow or stage that results in inundation of the
area adjacent to the channel.
Flood Frequency -- The average frequency, statistically determined, for which it is
expected that a specific flood stage or discharge may be equalled or exceeded.
Flood Fringe -- That portion of the flood plain outside of the floodway.
Flood Plain -- The areas adjoining a watercourse which have been or hereafter may be
covered by the regional flood.
Flood Proofing -- A combination of structural provisions, changes, or adjustments to
properties and structures subject to flooding primarily for the reduction or
elimination of flood damages.
Flood, "Standard Project" -- The flood that may be expected from the most severe
combination of meteorological and hydrological conditions that is considered
reasonably characteristic of the geographical area in which the drainage basin
is located, excluding extremely rare combinations. Such floods are intended as
practicable expressions of the degree of protection that should be sought in the
design of flood control works, the failure of which might be disastrous.
4-5
April 29, 1986
Warren Larson, Principal
Birchview Elementary School
425 Ranchview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Dear Mr. Larson:
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This past Thursday evening a pedestrian was struck and killed on Fernbrook
Lane. This tragedy should serve to remind all of us of the continuing
Importance to exercise "defensive" measures when walking on any street.
The victim, a young girl, and a girlfriend, were walkinq northbound on
Fernbrook Lane with the traffic flow. She was struck from behind and killed
instantly. Pe��rians walking with the traffic flow are at an immediate
disadvantage. They cannot see vehicles approaching them from the rear.
They thereby substantially reduce their ability to avoid injury from a
vehicle.
All pedestrians are encouraged to walk facina the traffic flow. This
affords the pedestrian with the opportunity to take necessary evasive action
if they are not seen by an approaching vehicle.
I would sincerely appreciate your conveying to the students of your school a
reminder of the need to be ever -mindful when walking. The youth of our
community are a precious resource and it is our duty and obligation to
continually remind them of the need to exercise the utmost care when walkinq
in roadways. Let's all work together to eliminate these tragedies.
Thank you in advance for helping to share this vital information.
Yours truly,
mes G. Willis
ty Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
April 30, 1986
City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Lake Park Heights
Dear Council:
I know how unusual it is for the Council to receive positive com-
munications concerning its actions. With this in mind, I would
like to thank all of the members of the Council for their time,
consideration, input and decision in the matter of Lake Park
Heights. As a concerned resident of Timber Creek and board
member of the Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens, the end
result of the consideration of Lake Park Heights is nothing but a
miracle.
Your action has shown citizens of Plymouth that they can have an
impact and that you are concerned about our natural environment.
You are willing to take a second look at old policies to make
sure that they meet current conditions. This ability to change,
to adapt and to respond is what will make Plymouth the city of
2000. In addition, your action gives an example to the employees
of the City and to its citizens that we must look at all aspects
of a proposed action and be willing to look at all of the alter-
natives. This keeps the dialogue going and the interaction bet-
ween the public and staff on a high level.
I am sure that this decision marks one of many such actions that
the Council has made and will make in the future for the benefit
of Plymouth.
Yours truly,
Larry and Myrna Marofsky
May 2, 1986 CITY C
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Alan Shuler, President
Ferndale North Homeowners Association
18815 4th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Subject: Marsh Adjacent to Ferndale North Addition
Dear Mr. Shuler:
This letter will confirm our telephone conversations over the past few days.
You had previously sent a letter to Mayor Virgil Schneider dated April 10, 1986
concerning the water level in the large marsh area immediately South of the
Ferndale North Addition. This marsh is partially within the City of Plymouth
and the City of Wayzata.
This marsh area and the entire drainage area is under the control of the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The outflow rates from the marshes are not
controlled by the City of Plymouth or the City of Wayzata, but by the Watershed
District. All work which is undertaken with regard to drainage in the
Watershed must receive a permit from the Watershed District. In order to
receive a permit the work must be in accordance with their rules and
regulations.
In 1975 when the development of the Ferndale North Addition was being proposed
by Lundgren Brothers, they made contact with the Watershed District to receive
the criteria for this marsh area. I am attaching copies of letters dated April
21, 1975 and September 22, 1975. These letters were either to the developer or
the developer's engineer from the Watershed District informing them of the
criteria for the water levels in the marsh and the outflow rate. All
construction with regard to the drainage into and out of the marsh has been
done in accordance with the requirements of the Watershed District.
The expected high water level for the marsh is projected to be at elevation
949.0. The grading plan submitted by the developer, Lundgren Brothers, and
approved by the City and the Watershed District indicated that this high water
level would encroach 20 feet into the rear yards of the lots which abut the
marsh. An easement for this encroachment was established with the plat for the
addition. It was, therefore, expected that water would encroach into the rear
yards periodically.
During this week because of the existing saturated condition of the ground and
the heavy rains which we have received, I believe the marsh is probably at its
highest elevation. The City Engineering Department has measured this elevation
in order that it can be compared with the projected high water elevation of
949.0. The current elevation is 949.1 which is 1" above the projected
elevation.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. Alan Shuler
May 2, 1986
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If the existing outlet control structure in the area of Far Hill Road within
the City of Wayzata is to be modified to increase the flow rate from the marsh,
it must be approved by the Watershed District. It would be my suggestion that
if the Ferndale North Homeowner's Association wishes to pursue modifications to
the original construction, that a petition be submitted to the Watershed
District. The Watershed District is a legal taxing authority has the power to
undertake construction projects. The address of the Watershed District is as
follows:
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
P.O. Box 387
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
We have verified over the past three weeks that the existing control structure
within Wayzata is operating properly and is not restricted. This has been done
by personnel from Wayzata and a member of the Plymouth Engineering Staff.
If you wish to pursue a petition to the Watershed District and need additional
information on the development of the Ferndale North Addition, please contact
Sherman Goldberg, City Engineer, for this information. At your request, I
would also be willing to arrange a meeting between the Ferndale North
Homeowner's Association and representatives of the Watershed District. Such a
meeting may provide more insight on whether the Watershed District would be
willing to consider modifications to the control structure.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Enclosure
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
(86-13)
Sherman Goldberg - City Engineer
Jim Manady - Engineer - Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
April 10, 1986
Mr. Virgil Schneider, Mayor
City of Plymouth Minnesota
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
I need your help to resolve a water problem in the Ferndale North
neighborhood.
As you may know, Ferndale North is a neighborhood in the city of Plymouth
consisting of over 170 homes (map attached) in the higher price bracket, and
represents a significant property tax base to Hennepin County and the city
of Plymouth. Over twenty of those homeowners are very concerned about a
water problem related to the marsh adjacent to the rear of their homes.
(Marked with a red - on the attached map.)
As I understand the problem, the marsh located south of 5th Avenue North
and east of Brockton Lane is located within the city boundaries of Plymouth,
but the water flow is regulated by the city of Wayzata. Due to this dual
city jurisdiction the concerned residents have received sympathetic responses
to their phone conversations with personnel at both city offices but no
action has been taken to solve the problem.
Residents indicate that high water and flooding of their yards and basements
was not a problem until the Far Hill Road area of Wayzata was redone. In
the last three years, however, the water level has become so high that many
of the backyards were flooded, basements were flooded, and permanent
damage has been done to sod, mature trees, and other vegetation. All of
this could apparently be prevented if the city of Wayzata would allow more
water to flow out of the regulated drain at the south end of the marsh.
Certain Plymouth city officials have acknowledged the problem and have
even admitted that this property damage could be prevented with a more
appropriate drainage plan, but have apparantly stopped short of requiring
Wayzata officials to respond to the problem.
I would like to set a time for a meeting with you to determine what steps
can be taken to resolve this problem. Twenty angry homeowners in our
neighborhood don't know where to turn, and are even considering legal action
to get results. I would like to present a solution to them as soon as possible.
Please call me at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further. I
can be reached during business hours at 473-5771 or home at 473-0482. I
look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Alan Shuler
President
Ferndale North Homeowners Association
18815 4th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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Mr. R. Knutson
McCombs -Knutson Associates, Inc.
12805 Olson Memorial Highway
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Re: Ferrsit Application #75-16
Dear Mr. Knutson:
D The preliminary plat of the Elwell property was given
concept approval at the 14inneiiaiia Creek Watershed District
meeting of April 17, 1975, subject to the following
stipulations:
1. That the marsh fill for the park area be
placed at an elevation no higher than
950 MSL.
2. That a flood easement of elevationn951
MSL be provided around the entire marsh
and pond area.
3. That as far as practicable, open, grass
covered drainage swales be utilized rather
than underground storm sewer pipes.
4. That sumps be installed in all catch
basins.
S. The Hadley Lake outlet to the marsh shall
be repaired and provision made for dis-
charge to the marsh of no more than 3 cfs.
The developer is to be put on record that the intent of
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April 21, 1975
the watershed district in the future is to limit the flow
from the marsh area, common to Plymouth and Wayzata, to
a maximum of 1 cfs.
Sincerely,
BUG;! A. HICKOK AND ASSOCIATES
E. A. Hickok, P.L.
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cc: L. Kellev
B. Willis
L. Llwell
Dept. of Natural Resources
City of Wayzata (J. 5hQ ugn1)e,-Ssy )
Plymouth Engineering Department
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September 22, 1975
Mr. Peter Pflaum, President
Lundgren Brothers Construction, Inc.
Room 220
First National Bank Building
1055 East Wayzata Boulevard
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
Re: Hadley Marsh Wkter Levels, Elwell Property
Your letter of August 130 1975
Dear fir. Pflaum:
Questions raised in your letter of Auqust 13, 1975 were
Ddiscussed at the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
ix-, eting of September 18, 1975 with Mr. S. Goldberg,
Plymouth Director of Public Works, present.
In our study of the diversion of Pinetree Pond to Hadley
Lake and Hadley Marsh ponding levels for these bodies were
established on the basis of allowable discharge rates under
conditions of a 100 -year storia. These discharge rates were
3 cubic feet per second (cfs) from Hadley Lake to Hadley
Marsh and 1 cfs from Hadley Marsh into the Gleason
system. Resulting pon ng levels would fluctuate from 960
to 964 MSL for Hadley Lake and from 947 to 95n rssr. tax
Badley Marsh.
It is our understanding that the plan now proposed by the
City of Plymouth for draining Pinetree Pond into Hadley Lake
is being designed to use the same ponding levels and dis-
charge rates. It would be our intention to require this in
any project review.
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If we can be of further assistance please call.
Sincerely,
EUGENE A. HICKOK AND ASSOCIATES
;:ngineers for the District
Eugene A. Hickok, P.E.
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B. Willis
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P.O. Box 387, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
BOARD OF MANAGERS: David H. Cochran, Pres. • Albert L. Lehman -John E. Thomas
Michael R. Carroll .Camille D. Andre -James B. McWethy .James R. Spensley
May 13, 1985
Mr. Dan Campbell
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Oe: Outflow from Hadley Marsh (HL -P8)
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After our meeting on April 30, 1985, I researched permit application 79-103
which involved the review and approval of a grading and drainage plan for the
"Far Hill" development in Wayzata. The file contained several letters and
plans which discuss the outflow from HL -P8 into the Gleason Creek System.
They are:
1. Letter from the District to Lundgren Brothers Construction, Inc. dated
September 22, 1975 which states the intent of the District to require an
outflow of one cfs from Hadley Marsh into the Gleason Creek system
2. Letter from the District to McCombs Knutson, Inc. dated April 21, 1975,
stating that as a requirement of the conceptual approval of the
preliminary plat of the Elwell property "the developer is to be put on
record that the intent of the watershed district in the future is to
limit the flow from the marsh area,.common to Plymouth and Wayzata, to a
maximum of 1 cfs".
3. A letter from McCombs -Knutson, Inc. to the Board of Managers of the MCWD
dated August 3, 1979, which states that the outflow from Hadley Marsh
(HL -P8) should be limited to one cfs. The letter further states that the
normal water level and high water level for the ponding area be
maintained at elevations 946.0 and 949.0, respectively.
4. A detail of the actual constructed outlet structure which is discussed
briefly in a letter of transmittal from Jim Plocienik of McCombs -Knutson,
Inc., to the District dated September 5, 1979.
5. Letter from Robert Schunicht of Boonestroo b Associates, Inc. dated
September 11, 1979 to the City of Plymouth stating that their review of
the outlet structure was based on the assumption that a 12" pipe will be
installed.
Mr. Dan Campbell
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May 13, 1985
After reviewing these letters, it is evident that the approved outflow from
Hadley Marsh (HL -P8) is one cfs and that the normal and high water levels for
the marsh are 946.0 and 949.0, respectively. The conflict between the
approved outflow of one cfs and the outflow of 4 cfs as designated by the City
of Plymouth's Drainage Plan is likely the result of the City of Plymouth or
Boonestroo & Associates not being advised of the revision to the outlet
structure.
If you need additional information, please contact me.
Very truly yours,
EUGENE A. HICKOK AND ASSOCIATES
Engineers for the District
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enclosures
cc: Board
G. Macomber
Bob Schunicht, Boonstroo & Associates
Allan Orsen, City of Wayzata