HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-30-1986CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 30, 1986
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL/STAFF DINNER MEETING -- Monday, June 2, 6:00 p.m. The
Council wil.l meet in executive session with the City Attorney in the
City Council conference room to review matters under litigation.
2. BOARD OF REVIEW -- Monday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. The Council will
reconvene as the Board of Review in the Council Chambers.
3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, June 2, Council Chambers. The
Regular City Councir meeting will follow the Board of Review.
4. MEETING WITH JUDY BOUDREAU OF THE D.N.R. -- Monday, June 9, 6:30
p.m., the Council has scheduled a meeting with Judy Boudreau of the
Department of Natural Resources. This meeting will be to provide
the Council and Ms. Boudreau an opportunity to discuss matters of
mutual concern, particularly, as they regard to wetlands. A copy of
the letter inviting Ms. Boudreau to the meeting is attached for your
information. (M-4)
5. INVITATION TO VISIT TRAMMELL CROW DEVELOPMENTS -- Stuart Stender of
Trammell 7Fow has offerea to host a tour of two of their office park
developments; one in Minnetonka, and the other in Bloomington. He
has suggested that they plan to meet here at the City Center with a
mini -bus and drive the Council and staff members interested first to
their Minnetonka Corporate Center, and then to the Normandale Lake
Office Party: in Bloomington. He estimates the total tour will take
approximately two hours and they would provide a box lunch. He has
suggested three dates for Council consideration: Thursday, June 12,
Monday, June 16, or Tuesday, June 17. Monday evening Laurie will
ask each of you if you are interested in attending this tour and, if
so, which date would be most convenient.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. CARLSON CENTER/TRAMMELL CROW -- I met Wednesday afternoon with Kurt
Woodhouse andStewarterten er of Trammell Crow and Dale Kennedy of
Carlson Properties. Kurt Woodhouse noted the desire of Trammell Crow to
complete the legal details of their agreement with Carlson by the end of
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July. We know that they have already begun planning for some substan-
tial construction to commence this summer in Plymouth. He further indi-
cated that the Master Plan for the development as previously approved by
the City will serve as their blueprint for future development. He did
note, however, that they would be giving the plan a fresh look and might
suggest some revisions which would not adversely impact the integrity of
the overall plan.
2. WOLFE VERSUS CITY OF PLYMOUTH -- Two years ago, a former volunteer Fire
Fighter, Neil Wolfe Instituted litigation with respect to his
termination from the Fire Department. Defendants in the action, besides
the City corporately, were Richard Carlquist and myself. I have Just
received from the City Attorney notice that this action has been
resolved. The attorneys representing the City and the Plaintiff have
entered into a stipulated agreement by the terms of which all claims
against the Defendants are dismissed with prejudice. A copy of the
stipulation and the release are attached for your information. In
consideration for this matter being dismissed prior to trial, the City,
through it's insurance carrier, agreed to pay Mr. Wolfe the sum of
$2,750.00. (I-2)
3. SUBURBAN CABLE VISION CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PLYMOUTH -- Thursday
morning, the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission met and
reviewed the 1986 construction plans for Suburban Cable Vision. I
previously provided the Council with information we received from John
Eddy, Executive Vice President, Suburban Cable Vision, dealing with
planned developments in Plymouth. The company is obligated to plan and
install cable service in those areas where there are a minimum of
thirty-five homes per cable mile. For 1986, there are ten projects
which meet this threshold. These projects are as follows: Heritage
West, DeVries Second and Third Additions, Deerwood Estates Plats Two,
Three and Four, Mission Hills Park, Fox Glen Third Addition, Amhurst
First through Ninth Addition and Woodlands, Kingswood Farms, Creekwood
Hills Second and Third Additions, Bass Lake Heights, and the Robert
Middlemist Sixth Addition. The construction is already completed on the
Kingswood Farm cable installation.
4. ITEMS FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS/ST: PAUL CITY BUSINESS AND MINNESOTA REAL
ESTATE JOURNAL -- The following articles have 6een extracted from the
pu cations above for your reading. The first, appearing in City
Business, deals with Trammell Crow and their development history an'c.
track record here in the Twin Cities. Since they will be working with
Carlson Companies, I thought you might be interested in this background
Information.
The following articles appeared in the Minnesota Real Estate-3ournal.
The first, by Richard Braun, Commissioner of Transportation, noting that
the cost of building highway improvements will require additional public
private partnerships. The use of Tax Increment Financing for such
construction here in Plymouth is an example of the type of financing
which will be looked to, I believe, to help bridge the gap in funding
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such improvements. Second, an article by Sohn Gabrielson, noting
that land available for industrial expansion is diminishing. The
potential sale of Carlson Properties land to Trammell Crow,
including vacant industrial land within MIP, bears witness to this
fact. We have very few large parcels of undeveloped industrial land
left in Plymouth now which are currently served with utilities.
Finally, a brief article by myself on the City's development
strategy including a discussion of the Plymouth Development Council
which I was requested to prepare for the paper. (I-4)
5. MODIFICATION OF POND ELEVATION AD3ACENT TO IVY PARK -ADDITION --
Attached is a copy of an order received from the Department of
Natural Resources ordering the City to revise the elevation of the
wetland adjacent to Schmidt Lake Road. The current outlook control
is established at 912.0 pursuant to a previously authorized permit.
As part of the D.N.R.'s review of the Ivy Park plat, they have
determined that the ordinary high water level for this wetland is
913.1. They have accordingly directed that the City establish a
minimum run -out elevation at 913.0. Fred Moore, in his letter of
May 28, has indicated that the City will comply with this order
providing, however, the D.N.R. understands that it is "responsible
and liable for any damages which may occur in raising the water
level as ordered by the Commissioner". From our perspective, we
need some assurance that by revising the run -out elevation of this
pond by nine inches (912.25 to 913.0), that we do not find ourselves
in litigation by some adjacent property owner alleging we are
"taking" land without due process. (I-5)
6. NORTHERN STATES POWER- REQUEST FOR VARIANCE -REGARDING -UNDERGROUND
-- Last week, the Council deferreda request on
the part of Nort ern States Power Company that they be relieved of
the obligation of constructing a underground power line as they
relocate an existing overhead line through the Carlson Center Sixth
Addition. City Attorney, dim Thompson, has been in touch with Mr.
Larry Benson of N.S.P. regarding this matter, however, has not yet
received correspondence from Mr. Benson which further sets forth
relevant information with regard to their request. Accordingly,
this item will not be back before the City Council on June 2, but
will be scheduled for the next Council agenda following receipt of
the information from Mr. Benson.
7. POLICE - OFFICER- ARBITRATION -- On Tuesday, May 20, Dick Carlquist,
Frank oy es and De—n-71= Brien met with Arbitrator Vogelberg, and
Roland Miles and noel Franz, representing the police officers to
complete the arbitration proceedings with respect to 1986 wages and
conditions of employment. Since some sixteen issues have been
certified at impasse, it was expected that two days would be
required for presentation of positions. By 6:15 p.m. on May 20, all
arguments had been heard and receipt of briefs is scheduled for June
4.
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S. ZACHARY PLAYFIELD FITNESS COURT -- The Plymouth Rotary Club, as a
community service project, wilTbe installing the new fitness court
at the Zachary playfield this Saturday commencing at 9:00. The
Council may recall that we previously received a proposal from the
Wells Fargo Bank to assist in the acquisition of this equipment.
The Rotary Club is also assisting financially by contributing $3,000
over two years towards this community project.
9. MINUTES: -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Planning Commission, May 21, 1986 (I -9a)
b. Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, May 13, 1986 (I -9b)
c. Municipal Legislative Commission Operating Committee meeting,
May 22, 1986 (I -9c)
d. Suburban Rate Authority, April 16, 1986 (I -9d)
e. District 281 Community Education and Services Compliance
Meeting, May 8, 1986 (I -9e)
f. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission, February 20,
1986 (I -9f)
10. RADAR SURVEILLANCE - COUNTY ROAD 15 -- During the week of May
19, the Police Department conducted five stationary radar
assignments on County Road 15 between Vicksburg Lane and Carlson
Parkway. A copy of the results from this traffic surveillance is
attached for the Council's information. (I-10)
11. INITIAL DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT SIGNS -- Three City development
announcements sign were Installed today at the following locations:
1. The southwest corner of Harbor Lane and Fernbrook Lane.
2. The northeast corner of Campus Drive and Northwest Blvd.
3. 510 Berkshire Lane.
A memorandum from Blair Tremere concerning the erection of the signs
is attached. (I-11)
12. COUNCIL INQUIRIES:
a. Pending Inquiries -- City staff is in the process of
investigating the attached inquiries received from
Councilmembers Vasiliou and Zitur. As staff responds to each,
copies will be provided to the Council. (I -12a)
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b. Wood Pile at 3130 Urbandale -- In response to a Community
Improvement Reminder Card received from Maria Vasiliou, Blair
Tremere met with the residents of 3130 Urbandale to discuss the
large accumulation of wood and lumber on the property. The
attached memo from Blair provides information on this meeting.
(I -12b)
13. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES -- I have received the following correspondence
on City employees:'
a. Letter from Eldon Christianson recognizing Police Officer Larry
Holzerland for assistance provided at the scene of an auto
accident involving Mr. Christianson on May 14. (I -13a)
b. Memorandum from Bob Zitur commending Investigator Luke Way,
other Public Safety employees, and City Attorney Jim Stromen.
(I -13b)
14. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to City Councilmembers from Marsha Beard, 2315 Walnut
Grove Lane, commenting on the Council's action of May 5
with respect to the playground apparatus at the Green Oaks
Park. (I -14a)
b. Letter from Doris Runa, Program Director, West Suburban
Mediation Center, providing background information on services
offered by the Center. (I -14b)
c. Note of appreciation from Mrs. Myrtle Eckes on the Community
Award presentation awarded to her late husband, Mark Eckes.
(I -14c)
d. Letter to JOEllen Hurr, Zoning Administrator., City of Medina,
from Fred Moore, advising of conditions to Plymouth's approval
for the proposed expansion of Holy Name Church and additional
connection to the City's sewer and water system. (I -14d)
e. Letter and $50 contribution from Plymouth Women of Today toward
the purchase of two trees for the Parkers Lake City Park.
(I -14e)
f. Correspondence to Jelle de Boef, President, Imperial Hills
Homeowners Association, and Herb Klossner, Hennepin County
Department of Transportation, concerning road improvements on
County Road 6. (I -14f)
g. Letter from Joe Ryan, Building Official, to Evans Financial
Corporation, property owner of 5005 Forestview Lane,
conveying complaints received on the condition of the property.
(I -14g)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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CITY OF
May 28, 1986 PLYMOUTR
Ms. Judy Boudreau
Regional VI Waters Office
1200 Warner Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55106
Dear Judy:
This is to confirm the meeting with the Plymouth City Council at 6:30 P.M. on Monday,
June 9, 1986, in the City Center Council Chamber Conference Room.
The purpose of the meeting is to allow the Council and you an opportunity to informally
discuss several matters involving the relationship among developers, the City, and your
agency.
Recent developments in the City have raised concerns involving the environment and the
protection of natural resources; during the course of the review of these developments,
there have been alleged instances where citizens were provided information by the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) which was in conflict with "official" DNR
information or position conveyed to the City.
The meeting should take no more than one hour since the City Council has another
session at 7:30 P.M.=
Thank you very much for agreeing to attend this session. I believe it will be
productive for you as well as for the City Council.
Sinc ely,
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
BT/gw
cc: City Manager James G. Willis
File
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Neil W. Wolfe,
Plaintiff,
VS.
City of Plymouth, Richard
Carlquist, and James G. Willis,
Defendants.
DISTRICT COURT
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
File No. 84-3950
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL
WITH PREJUDICE
The parties, through their respective counsel, hereby
stipulate and agree that the above matter may be dismissed with
prejudice without costs awarded to either party.
KOENIG, ROBIN, JOHNSON S WOOD
May, 1986 By L i
John W. Wpod, Jr. (#11-8 58)
730 Eas�ake Street
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
Telephone: (612) 475-1515
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
NEIL W. WOLFE.
LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY,
O'BRIEN & DRAWZ
Mayes Z , 1986 B
4eiaAls:�,Jt.�Thom-son,
r. #14 00)
\20 0 Bank Pla e W St
neapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone: (612) 333-0543
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTS,
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, JAMES WILLIS
AND RICHARD CARLQUIST
RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
The undersigned, for good and valuable consideration
furnished by the released parties, fcr himself, his heirs,
cxecu'tcrE, acr,iristratcr: , EC:CCESECr; and FssiSrs releascF,
accuit_ and forever discharges the City of Plymcuth, James Willis
and Richard Carlquist, their agents, servants, successors, heirs,
executors, administrators and all ether persons, firn<
corporation£, asscciitions Cr partIErships cf z.rd from arv- and
all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, rights, damages,
costs, loss of income, expenses, attorney's fees, and
compensation of whatever raturF v hick the uneersioned new has or
which may later accrue on account of or in any way growing out Cf
all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, damage and
consequences thereof resulting or to result from his termination
from the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department on or about February
29, 1984. The above referenced released parties are released from
any and all claims relating to that termination, all fully set
forth in an action commenced in the State of Minnesota, District
Court, County of Hennepin, Fourth Judicial District, File No.
84-3958 entitled Neil W. Wolfe v. City of Plymcuth, Pich&ru
Carlquist and James G. Willis.
It is understood and agreed that this settlement is the
comprcmisE of a doubtful and disputed claim, and that the peyment
mr-de is nct tc be construed aE an admission of liability on the
part of the released party or parties and that the releasees deny
any liability and intend merely to avoid litigation.
The undersigned further declares and represents that no
promise, inducement or agreement not expressed in this release
has been made to the undersigned, and that this Release contains
the entire agreement between the parties, and that the terms of
this Release are contractual and not a mere recital.
The undersigned having read the foregoing Release and fully
understands it, executes this 22- day of May, 1986.
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
Neil W. Wolfe
TCC has
plenty to
crow about
Local office of Dallas developer
has made its mark quickly
B, Eric Wieffering
INCE THE opening of the Txyin Cities
office of Dallas -based Trammell Croy
Co. (TCC) in 1970, Kirt Woodhouse and
TCC have proceeded at an "untrammelled"
pace. They have put in place more than 2 mil-
lion square feet of warehouse and office space
and have begun. or are about to begin. con-
struction on another 1 million square feet this
year.
Each of TCC's buildings reflects a commit-
ment to design and appearance. Few. if any,
look alike. The most lavish is 8100 Nor-
mandale Tower. In fact, it may be the most
elegantly furnished office building in the T« -in
Cities. t-pon entering it, visitors are greeted
by a soaring atrium Nvith a clear vier through
the building to Normandale Lake. Verdant
plantings, a baby grand piano, expensive
sculptures and paintings, and a soon -to -be -
completed bar and restaurant can all be found
in the lobby.
The price for such amenities is high: S16
per square foot, and that figure does not in-
clude a tenant's share of expenses for com-
mon space, utilities, maintenance and propert\
management — another 86 or S7 per square
foot. That means renters are paying down-
town rates for a suburban location. let tenants
have flocked to this building.
What is even more notable is that 5.100 Nor-
mandale Toyer, as with TCC's 25 other Twin
Cities buildings, was built on speculation. In
typical TCC fashion, the shovels were in the
ground before any leases had been signed.
Trammell Croy, the founder of the company.
turned the real estate industry on its ear when
he began building speculative warehouses in
Dallas in the 1950s. He later applied that ap-
proach to office buildings, and things haven't
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been the same in the re development
game since.
And who can argue with success. The
326.000 -square -foot 8300 Tower, completed in
1984, is 95 percent leased. The 450,000 -
square -foot 8400 Tower, which opened in De-
cember, is 60 percent leased. In May, con-
struction will begin on the 8500 Tower, which
will feature 500,000 square feet of leasable,
speculative office space: Construction will
also begin this summer on 300,000 square
feet of speculative space at Turners Cross-
roads in Golden Valley. All that activity comes
amid extremely high vacancies in suburban
office buildings.
Woodhouse, managing partner of the Twin
Cities office, and TCC have a theory about
speculative office space. In short, it is that the
developer makes more money by building on
speculation.
"You get beat up three ways when you build
with a lead tenant already signed:' says Wood-
house. "First is economics. The tenant feels
he's bargaining from a point of strength and
therefore demands lower rates and higher in-
centives. Second, that lead tenant usually
wants its name on the building, which makes
it hard to get other tenants. Third, the lead
tenant usually takes the best space, leaving
the developer stuck with leasing the rest:'
But with the amount of new space coming
on line and suburban vacancy rates pushing
25 percent, shouldn't Woodhouse be worried?
Maybe, but he's not.
"We have an overbuilt market, no doubt
about that:' he admits. "But you can't look
at one [vacancy) rate for the entire market.
You've got to look at it under a microscope:'
When he does, Woodhouse sees a number of
buildings with high vacancy rates because of
their age, location or design. He estimates
that those buildings contribute between 5 per-
cent and 10 percent of the suburban vacancy
tate, and calls them "structurally unleasable:'
likening them to the so-called structurally un-
employed.
Besides Woodhouse says other buildings
business
TCC has. plenty
to crow about
provide only one indicator of market demand.
Project partners, the next step up the pyra-
He says the most important indicator is his
mid, share an equity position in buildings they
own buildings. If, in a soft market, he's hay-
lease or develop.
ing little trouble leasing, that means more
Managing partners, such as Woodhouse,
than current trends in vacancy rates. And
make all development decisions for their of-
Woodhouse's own vacancy rates tell him that
fice. They have substantial equity — as much
there's more room for the kind of space TCC
as 25 percent to 30 percent — in every build -
builds.
ing in their market and frequently take equity
"We're a market-driven company, not a
positions in the projects other managing part -
cash -driven one. Before I even think of a
building, I'll ask my marketing people. And
ners build.
Dallas, as the head office is referred to, also
those people tell me there's a market for the
takes an equity position in every project, al -
8500 Tower:"
most always less than 50 percent. Dallas will
TCC was willing to foot the bill and give him
a job when he was finished. Woodhouse stayed.
He moved around often, from Dallas to
Oklahoma City to Austin to New Jersey —
more often than anyone else in the company's
history says Woodhouse. Because he was sin-
gle, Woodhouse was dispatched to put out
fires in different markets as the real estate
crash took its toll. He must have done his job
well because within three years he was made
a project partner in northern New Jersey.
In 1978, Woodhouse, who was raised in
Eden Prairie, proposed opening a Twin Cities
office. TCC fosters a risk -reward culture. It
encourages, indeed expects, its project part-
ners and managing partners to take risks. So
Woodhouse's proposal fit that mold.
But when companies talk about their risk -
reward culture, they often don't mention the
other side of the coin, which is that failure
yields punishment. TCC is not above dismiss-
ing partners who company officers feel have
not been aggressive enough or whose propo-
sals have failed, and Woodhouse knew that
if he did't succeed he wouldn't get much
sympathy.
"I said, 'I think I can make a go of it; "
Woodhouse recalls. "They said, 'Fine, go
ahead: but made it quite clear that there was
no second chance. If I failed, I was out.
There's no revolving door in this company:'
T WAS under those conditions that
Woodhouse returned to Minneapolis in
late 1978. In early 1979, he bought 12
acres in the Plymouth industrial park, built
and leased two warehouses, then sold an
equity position in eight of the acres for $1
million.
That provided Woodhouse with seed capital
and money to repay a $75,000 loan to the Chi-
cago TCC office. (He says he has never bor-
rowed money from the home office.)
It is said that to succeed at TCC you must
z�_A
be a consummate deal-aholic. Woodhouse
seems to qualify, constantly buying huge
chunks of land in the hopes that one day they
will pay- off handsomely. A perfect example
is Minnetonka Corporate Center. Woodhouse
bought the 110 -acre parcel in the midst of the
recession in 1982, when land prices were luw.
At the time it was a lonely piece of land near
1.494.
Shortly after he bought it, plans were an-
nounced to extend the Crosstown freeway to
494. a project that will be completed by the
end of this year. Suddenly, his lonely piece
of land looked a lot better.
Woodhouse's business philosophy is to
spread the risk, and he practices it by develop-
ing in several areas at once and aggressively
pursuing market share in each of those areas.
Hence, Trammell Crow currently has office
and warehouse developments going in Plym-
outh, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Blooming-
ton, Burnsville, Eagan and downtown Minne-
apolis, where it recently purchased the block
occupied by the Normandy Hotel.
While Woodhouse admits to having devel-
oped aggressively, he maintains that TCC has
been financially conservative, limiting its debt
by apportioning equity in each of the projects
to other managing partners and pension
funds. A major investor in the 8300 and 8400
buildings, for example, has been Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Cos.
ALTHOU6H WOODHOUSE and TCC
have had the Midas touch in the Twin
Cities, there is one project that mars
their almost perfect track record: the oompam's
failed effort to win development rights to the
Metropolitan Stadium site in Bloomington.
When Bloomington requested proposals for
the site, TCC proposed a development consist-
ing of 6 million square feet of office, festive
retail, residential, hotel and conference/exhi-
bition space, only to lose to Triple Five Corp.'s
grandiose plan for a mega -mall. At the time,
a consultant to Bloomington's port authority
ranked TCC's proposal third in terms of re-
turn on investment.
An observer who knows Woodhouse says
he fumed over the defeat, that he couldn't be-
lieve the city would choose a relatively un-
known developer over Trammell Crow to
attempt a project of such unprecedented
proportions.
Woodhouse denies that account, although
he confesses to having been disappointed at
the time. He insists that the choice of Triple
Five came as no real surprise. "If you could
look at just the economics of each of the pro-
posals, they [Bloomington Port Authority) had
to take the Triple Five proposal. They were
being asked to make a decision based on three
promises, and Triple Five promised the most:'
That's as critical of the selection process as
Woodhouse will get, perhaps because he
knows that the chances of Triple Five follow-
ing through on its project are slim. He says
TCC will bid again for the site if given the
chance.
One thing is clear: Woodhouse didn t spend
much time grieving over the loss. Within six
months the company announced the purchase
of the Normandy block in downtown Minne.
apolis, a move that took a number of industry
watchers by surprise.
Woodhouse will say only that development
of the site will occur sometime in the future,
when market conditions warrant. The site is
ideal for a "true high-rise building:' he says,
but then declines to elaborate.
In the meantime, Woodhouse has enough
other things to keep him busy: construction
of 1 million square feet of speculative office
space and a 250 -room hotel next-door to the
8300 Tower, and the continuing search for
new opportunities.
"This is very much a young man's game:"
Woodhouse says.
"You're trying to market the stuff you're
building and you're trying to put together new
deals all the time. But if someone asked me
to dream up a better job, I couldn't do it. It's
fun coming to work everyday:' 11
APPRECIATE and understand Wood-
also sign construction loan guarantees and
provides most of the accounting functions for
T0
house's conviction, one must under-
individual offices. It's also an invaluable mar -
stand that he is in large part a product
keting resource.
of his corporate environment. Trammell Crow
TCC is rich in tradition. The fact.that it has
Co. is the largest real estate developer in the-
been around 35 years, through numerous
country, with more than $8 billion in assets
boom and bust cycles, speaks to its durability.
and 200 million square feet of commercial
And it takes its corporate culture, as estab-
property owned and managed.
lished by its founder, very seriously. For one
The company's spirit continues to come
thing, there are no private offices. Leasing
from its founder, for whom it is named, even
agents, partners and managing partners share
though he was forced to hand over control to
a large, open space. The standard uniform is
a board of partners when the real estate crash
a dark suit, white shirt and silk print tie.
of 1974.76 nearly resulted in TCC's collapse.
Woodhouse, who was wearing a blue striped
The 12 -member board is headed by J. McDon-
shirt the day we interviewed him, joked that
ald Williams.
he was out of uniform.
Today. TCC is both a large national develop-
Woodhouse came to TCC almost by accident.
ment firm and a collection of local real estate
He heard of the company during his first se -
companies. It has been described as a "con-
mester of law school at Baylor university in
federacy of partners" linked to the financial,
Waco, Texas. He left law school and joined
legal and marketing departments in Dallas.
TCC, believing all along that he would go to
There are roughly three divisions in the
Harvard for his MBA in 18 months.
TCC hierarchy: leasing agent, project partner
"When they hired me, I didn't even know -
and managing partner. Advancement from
what a mortgage was:' he recalls. "But right
one to the other is by no means guaranteed.
from the start, I was impressed by the peo-
The leasing agents are the foot soldiers. Ail
plea' When Woodhouse signed his first tenant,
new TCC hires — many are MBAs — spend
Trammell Crow himself telephoned his con -
at least three years as a leasing agent before
gratulations. When Woodhouse had to decide
moving up in the company. In their first year
whether to leave for Harvard, Crow advised
the agents earn a base salary of $18,000 plus
him that he didn't need the degree, but told
leasing commissions.
his young charge that he if he wanted to go,
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TCC was willing to foot the bill and give him
a job when he was finished. Woodhouse stayed.
He moved around often, from Dallas to
Oklahoma City to Austin to New Jersey —
more often than anyone else in the company's
history says Woodhouse. Because he was sin-
gle, Woodhouse was dispatched to put out
fires in different markets as the real estate
crash took its toll. He must have done his job
well because within three years he was made
a project partner in northern New Jersey.
In 1978, Woodhouse, who was raised in
Eden Prairie, proposed opening a Twin Cities
office. TCC fosters a risk -reward culture. It
encourages, indeed expects, its project part-
ners and managing partners to take risks. So
Woodhouse's proposal fit that mold.
But when companies talk about their risk -
reward culture, they often don't mention the
other side of the coin, which is that failure
yields punishment. TCC is not above dismiss-
ing partners who company officers feel have
not been aggressive enough or whose propo-
sals have failed, and Woodhouse knew that
if he did't succeed he wouldn't get much
sympathy.
"I said, 'I think I can make a go of it; "
Woodhouse recalls. "They said, 'Fine, go
ahead: but made it quite clear that there was
no second chance. If I failed, I was out.
There's no revolving door in this company:'
T WAS under those conditions that
Woodhouse returned to Minneapolis in
late 1978. In early 1979, he bought 12
acres in the Plymouth industrial park, built
and leased two warehouses, then sold an
equity position in eight of the acres for $1
million.
That provided Woodhouse with seed capital
and money to repay a $75,000 loan to the Chi-
cago TCC office. (He says he has never bor-
rowed money from the home office.)
It is said that to succeed at TCC you must
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be a consummate deal-aholic. Woodhouse
seems to qualify, constantly buying huge
chunks of land in the hopes that one day they
will pay- off handsomely. A perfect example
is Minnetonka Corporate Center. Woodhouse
bought the 110 -acre parcel in the midst of the
recession in 1982, when land prices were luw.
At the time it was a lonely piece of land near
1.494.
Shortly after he bought it, plans were an-
nounced to extend the Crosstown freeway to
494. a project that will be completed by the
end of this year. Suddenly, his lonely piece
of land looked a lot better.
Woodhouse's business philosophy is to
spread the risk, and he practices it by develop-
ing in several areas at once and aggressively
pursuing market share in each of those areas.
Hence, Trammell Crow currently has office
and warehouse developments going in Plym-
outh, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Blooming-
ton, Burnsville, Eagan and downtown Minne-
apolis, where it recently purchased the block
occupied by the Normandy Hotel.
While Woodhouse admits to having devel-
oped aggressively, he maintains that TCC has
been financially conservative, limiting its debt
by apportioning equity in each of the projects
to other managing partners and pension
funds. A major investor in the 8300 and 8400
buildings, for example, has been Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Cos.
ALTHOU6H WOODHOUSE and TCC
have had the Midas touch in the Twin
Cities, there is one project that mars
their almost perfect track record: the oompam's
failed effort to win development rights to the
Metropolitan Stadium site in Bloomington.
When Bloomington requested proposals for
the site, TCC proposed a development consist-
ing of 6 million square feet of office, festive
retail, residential, hotel and conference/exhi-
bition space, only to lose to Triple Five Corp.'s
grandiose plan for a mega -mall. At the time,
a consultant to Bloomington's port authority
ranked TCC's proposal third in terms of re-
turn on investment.
An observer who knows Woodhouse says
he fumed over the defeat, that he couldn't be-
lieve the city would choose a relatively un-
known developer over Trammell Crow to
attempt a project of such unprecedented
proportions.
Woodhouse denies that account, although
he confesses to having been disappointed at
the time. He insists that the choice of Triple
Five came as no real surprise. "If you could
look at just the economics of each of the pro-
posals, they [Bloomington Port Authority) had
to take the Triple Five proposal. They were
being asked to make a decision based on three
promises, and Triple Five promised the most:'
That's as critical of the selection process as
Woodhouse will get, perhaps because he
knows that the chances of Triple Five follow-
ing through on its project are slim. He says
TCC will bid again for the site if given the
chance.
One thing is clear: Woodhouse didn t spend
much time grieving over the loss. Within six
months the company announced the purchase
of the Normandy block in downtown Minne.
apolis, a move that took a number of industry
watchers by surprise.
Woodhouse will say only that development
of the site will occur sometime in the future,
when market conditions warrant. The site is
ideal for a "true high-rise building:' he says,
but then declines to elaborate.
In the meantime, Woodhouse has enough
other things to keep him busy: construction
of 1 million square feet of speculative office
space and a 250 -room hotel next-door to the
8300 Tower, and the continuing search for
new opportunities.
"This is very much a young man's game:"
Woodhouse says.
"You're trying to market the stuff you're
building and you're trying to put together new
deals all the time. But if someone asked me
to dream up a better job, I couldn't do it. It's
fun coming to work everyday:' 11
,ould, with the Legislatures assistance, tnreaten
hroughout the metropolitan area.
,orth of reality, they have decided to really get
itment to Bloomington by signing a non-binding
xaled-down project.
the Ghermezians finally have realized that their
Now they make fun of the mini -mega -mall, even
is large as arty other regional mail in the state.
to do to get us all excited? Actually build it? Or
tually make their money off of millions of new
ing misting rollercoaster -less retail malls?
we questions is probably yes. The Ghermezians
he imagination and support of Bloomington ci-
41ndau, and the fanciful and short-lived back -
the brothers, already dangling from the slim limb
r own tree. The more they talked, the more quer-
me the demands and ultimatums and deadlines.
email/entertainment heaven -on -earth elsewhere
u project, tlere arenagging questions about their
tr nancially imolved, will ft brothers take ad -
y and state demanding more assistance for subse-
mas their approach back home in Edmonton.
promises of investing in development elsewhere
to repeatedly delay construction, such as what
m Centre shopping mall in downtown Edmon-
;a;br�eaaks�af�n{d subsidies. Petition drives reportedly
]
:ndu �+ that ultimately � dud project. Can II
it impact Lindau's political aspirations for the j
chole mega -mall episode. With his name so in-
indau old hardly afford to have the project fall
s because of the !Ghermezians' commitment to
i is committed to the project or because of Lin -
get any answers until further steps are taken in
"is going to be interesting to watch. And maybe,
heir word -something Minnesotans take very
phosis in attitude toward them.
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EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER
trick Boulay Mari Adamson -Bray
MREJ EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
James P. Benson Peter E. Jarvis
Benson, Malkerson & BRW, Inc.
Bradbury, Inc. Michael F. Kelly
Larry D. Fronsen The Center Companies
The Griffin Companies David H. Latvasho
James B. Griebel General Mills
Coopers & Lybrand James W. Nelson
Ed. A. Hartington Eberhardt Company
Minnesota Mufti Housing Benjamin B. Steinberg
Association The Steinberg Financial Corp.
Management 2 Real Estate Capital Corp.
Frank i. Harvey Boyd Stoter
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly 8 United Properties
Lindgren, Ltd. William C. Tobin
Opus Corporation
William J. Jaeger, Jr.
Kraus -Anderson Harold S. Ulvestad, Jr.
Construction Co. Coldwell Banker
Public/private partnerships? —� ,L
State can no longer foot bill
for highway improvements
PRIVATE SECTORS NEEDS TO PITCH IN
by Richard P. Braun
n the past, the cost of building and
upgrading highways has primarily been
the responsibility of government. Whether
real estate development is commercial,
residential or industrial, it has usually been
tax money that paid the bill for the highway
improvements to serve new growth.
Now, however, we are entering a new era.
State and federal revenues are simply no
longer sufficient to meet the demands of new
construction and still maintain existing roads
and bridges.
Every year in Minnesota we fall further
behind in road repairs. Although highways
are built to last up to 20 years, the state can
only afford to replace them every 135 years.
It is clear that transportation needs can no
longer be served entirely be government.
" Developers around the country are now'
routinely being asked to participate in
highway improvement costs. But these are
not altruistic contributions. Landowners and
developers are beginning to realize that it is
in their awn best interest to see that highway
improvements accompany their development
plans.
Through public-private partnerships,
private interests can join forces with city,
county and state governments to get the job
done.
Marry partnerships are actually initiated by
the private sector. Most are in areas of high
growth such as second -ring suburbs. The
partnerships are generally implemented
through local land use authorities of city and
county governments. Tax increment financ-
ing is a good example.
In some areas employers, developers and
merchants form transportation associations
to deal with mutual problems of suburban
congestion or access. These associations can
assume three roles.
First, they can provide leadership in local
transportation policy decisions and serve as
advocates of highway improvements.
Second, they can help manage traffic de-
mand. This is possible through staggered
work hours, carpool programs, parking fees
or the right mix of office/retail space to op-
timize peak -hour demand of parking spaces.
Third, transportation associations can ac-
tually provide service by planning highway
costs into their long-range plans.
Althou h
g
highways are built to
last up to 20 years, the
state can only afford
to replace them every
135 years.
A number of cost-sharing options are
possible—from dedication of right-of-way to
benefit assessment districts and impact fees.
In Minnesota tax increment financing has
been a successful tool in combining public
and private money, and it holds the most pro-
mise for future partnerships.
By sharing the costs of highway im-
provements, developers can speed up specific
projects—projects that would have a lower
priority if they had to be funded entirely with
state money. The Minnesota Department of
Transportation is ready and willing to work
with private interests in solving the access
problems of new development.
—Richard P. Braun is a commissioner with
the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
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Strong site
shorta e
g
SUBURBS NEED MORE
INDUSTRIAL SITES
by John Gabrielson
The Twin Cities metropolitan arras
facing an increasing shortage of
good industrial parks that contain sites
available for sale and which are looted in
high -demand communities.
The surge in high-tech and office develop-
ment over the past four years has resulted in
the absorption of significant acreage in
established parks. This surge in construction
coupled with the fact that few in-
dustrial/business parks have been developed
in the past six years has resulted in a critical
shortage of sites in numerous areas.
The high -demand suburbs which are ex-
periencing shortages today are Bloomington,
Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Plymouth,
Roseville and Arden Hills. These areas have
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Pave 27
few industrial park sites available for pur-
chase for the development of industrial and
high-tech single tenant and multi -tenant
buildings.
This shortage exists in industrial parks
which offer sites without a commitment from
the seller to construct the building.
Numerous existing parks, owned by
developers who have previously sold sites, no
longer offer parcels for sale. Due to the recent
demand, these developer -controlled parks
offer sites only for build -to -suit projects or
are reserved for the developer's own
speculative projects.
The intense demand for good sites has
significantly increased land prices over the
Past few Ye81S• Typical asking Prices are now
in the $2.50 to $3.25 square foot range ver-
sus $1.50 to $2.00 three years ago.
- The shortage of sites in high demand areas
has created a difficult situation for the in-
dustrial or high-tech company that is con-
sidering a relocation. Most companies, when
planning a mar, prefer to remain close to
their Present location. If land is not available
in their p ' arra they will be forced to
locate in arras which could disrupt
their operations and increase employee tur-
nover. Even if land is obtainable, the prices
Continued on page 30
often exceed the firm's budgeted amount
which forces a move to a less desireable
location.
Many companies, especially those in the
high tech -heavy employee category, prefer to
locate in an established industrial/business
park. A park's overall plan, employee
amenities, well-designed street layout, zon-
ing controls and covenants, offer a company
a controlled environment which will enhance
the residual value of its real estate. Regional
and national companies who are locating a
new plant in the '`vin Cities often insist on
established industrial parks vs. freestanding
sites in industrial zoned regions.
Areas such as Maple Grove, Brooklyn
Park, Osseo, Blaine, Woodbury and Eagan,
will begin to experience greater demand
Continued from page 27
which in turn could encourage the develop-
ment of new parks in these suburbs.
There exists today need for the develop-
ment of industrial and business parks in the
30 to 100 acre range which have individual
sites available for sale. With the rising price
of sites, developing raw land parcels into in-
dustrial parks will become feasible. This
should result in new parks being developed
which will offer sites for sale to developers
and companies for construction of single te-
nant and speculative industrial and high-tech
projects. However, until the development of
new parks occurs, many companies and
developers will not be able to locate projects
in their optimal location.
—John R. Gabrielson, SIR, is president of
J. R. Gabrielson & Co., a Minneapolis com-
mercial real estatefirm.
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)USTRUL PARKS
Plymoufffs open forum
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PROMOTES TEAMWORK
by Jim Willis
Plymouth is a rapidly growing
community. It is not by accident
that Plymouth is considered a prime place to
develop and expand business, as well as an
attractive residential community. Plymouth
has diligently planned for its development
since the mid-1960s.
In Plymouth, planning has been hard
work. It is a continuous process and has in-
volved hundreds of people and countless
hours over the last twenty years. The plan
currently used to guide the community has
evolved over the years and enjoys broad-
based community support and metropolitan
respect.
All aspects of the city's planning in recent
years have been virtually free of political con-
troversy. Once the city's first sanitary sewer
plan was adopted in the mid -1960 s and im-
plemented, other planning continued to
evolve smoothly for this 35 square mile city.
Plymouth now has a comprehensive plan
which guides the City Council as it considers
a wide range of community development
activity. .
The planning has paid off. As the table ac-
companying this- column illustrates,
Plymouth continues to be a rapidly develop-
ing community. The community attitudes
which have shaped and molded the plans,
Comprehensive Plan. From the developer's
standpoint, the local planning efforts set forth
a blueprint for the future of the community.
The degree to which the community sticks
with its plan and is able to clearly articulate
its objectives, is the extent the guesswork re-
quired on the part of the developer is reduc-
ed, if not eliminated. This, in turn, provides
the developer with a higher level of con-
fidence that his proposal will be promptly
reviewed and approved, provided, of course,
that it is in general compliance with the
overall plan.
The timeliness of the review process—
which always seems too long—is enhanced
by a sound plan. While there are marry agen-
cies, groups, and meetings involved in the
untirnate approval of a complex plan, the
degree two which the plan conforms to the
local municipal plan will minimize the
overall time required for review. Given the
Minnesota weather and the significant im-
pacts that climate can have upon building
costs, developers are keenly interested in hav-
ing their proposals move forward smoothly
mid promptly in order to get their project in
the ground. -
Sound planning also provides for the
development of cooperation between the
development interests and the community.
have been based upon a receptiveness to The future of communities such as
sound development. They have also rostered Plymouth in .the metropolitan area area
a climate of cooperation, wherein develop- bound closely together. Plymouth
merit interests are confident that the com- reeognnizcs, however, that to be viable, it is in
munity will, in fact, follow its plan, even in competition with other growing communities
the face of small pockets of negative reaction. in the arra. As a result, we have found that,
Planning in Plymouth is iaot an end to fn order to achieve our planning objectives,
itself, but is taiher a means to achieve an end.' :kis necessary and desirable for us to develop
It is the exeattim of specific developmems a closer spirit of cooperation with those
which accomplish the poleatiel dPlymouth's -4evelopinlg in our community. Nearly fifteen
.eal Esta
�s
years ago, our City Council encouraged the
establishment of a Development Council to
provide a forum for developers to meet and
discuss concerns with the city. The Plymouth
Development Council continues as perhaps
the only group of its type in the Twin Cities.
The Plymouth Development Council
meets periodically to ensure that good lines
of communication are maintained between
various developers working in our communi-
ty, as well as representatives of the City
Council, Planning Commission and city
staff. The Development Council provides a
forum for the discussion of a wide range of
issues which the development community
deems important to their work in the
community.
The Development
Council provulies a forum
for the discussion of a
wide range of ,Issues .. .
As a result of its concern and involvement,
the City Council has undertaken various
studies and amended its ordinances from
time to time to address legmmato matters
brought to its attention by the Development
Council. The Development Council has pro-
vided a forum for the city to address pro-
blems which it has in dealing with develop-
ment pressures. Matters such as staged
growth strategies, special assessment prac-
tices, and environmental concerns, such as
erosion control, are addressed.
Does it all pay oir Ile answer is an un-
qiialified yes. In Imins of population, mwabcr
of ds and employment, Plymouth
continues to expand at an impressive nate.
The local fiscal climate is also very healthy.
rhe city's tax base continues to expand at
very healthy rates. This benefits all taxing
jurisdictions, particularly through substantial
fiscal disparities contributions.
There are numerous specific examples in
the commercial/industrial area which bear
witness to the success of our planning ap-
proach. The Carlson Companies have been
located in Plymouth for a number of years.
Their first endeavor was the development of
the Minneapolis Industrial Park (MIP).
More recently, they have commenced
development of a 300 acre mixed planned
unit in both Plymouth and Minnetonka.
Other major developments include those by
the Prudential Insurance Company through
its Prudential Development Company. Their
Northwest Business Campus is well under-
way. Prudential has just begun the second
phase of a multi-tenam office building with a
total of 440000 square feet. Also contained
within the Business Campus is the new Scan-
ticon Executive Conference Center and
Hotel, a 283,000 square foot facility in-
cluding 240 guest rooms, restaurants and
associated recreational amenities.
Ryan Construction Company is currently
planning a large scale mixed planned unit
development at the intersection of County
Road 18 and Highway 55. The first phase of
this project will embody a 13 to 15 story of-
fice building for a major corporate client.
Thimmell Crow Company currently owns 85
acres of commercial -office land in the nor-
thwest quadrant of Highway 55 and 1-494.
They have already completed sue buildings in
their Plymouth Business Center, and are
positioning themselves to develop the
balance. Three industrial distribution
buildings were developed in the south part of
Plymouth several years ago. Vantage Com-
panies has developed several projects in the
City. and iscompleting a distribution center
east of 1-494, smith of stow Highway 55.
These and similar developments are the
result of good planning and scud a xeartim.
% believe this is the hallmark of Plymouth.
—Jon *VU is Rymoudu Gary Manager.
Plymouth development
1970
1980
1990
2000
Population:' 18,077
31,515
49,000
58,000
Households: 4,645
10,491
18,000
22,000
Employment: 6,587
20,000
34,000
45,000
'(Current population 38,940 last.)
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May 28, 1986
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
Mr. Larry Seymour, Director
Division of Waters
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55146
Subject: Modification to Outlet Control
DNR Wetland 27-579W
Dear Mr. Seymour:
The City of Plymouth is in receipt of the "order" of the Commissioner with
regard to the modification of the outlet control for DNR Wetland 27-579W. That
order was dated May 21, 1986.
In 1981 by Permit No. 81-6041 the City of Plymouth received a permit from the
DNR to construct a permanent outlet for this wetland. Although the permit
specified that the outlet storm sewer was to be constructed at elevation 912.0,
the pipe was actually constructed at elevation 912.25.
The DNR has now determined that the control elevation established in the permit
was incorrect and is ordering the City of Plymouth to raise the outlet
elevation to 913.0. The City of Plymouth has no objection to undertaking this
work as ordered, but the DNR is responsible and liable for any damages which
may occur in raising the water level as ordered by the Commissioner.
Presently there is a narrow, deep ditch leading to the 12 inch storm sewer pipe
which serves as the outlet control for the wetland. Attached is a drawing
showing a proposed weir structure that the City will construct within this
ditch to raise the control elevation to 913.0. Unless I am informed by DNR
that the proposed structure is not adequate, we will undertake the
modifications and have them completed no later than September 30, 1986.
Sincerely,
A�
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
FGM:kh
Enclosure
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Herbert P. Lefler, City Attorney
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MODIFICATION To OuITLET FOR WETLAND
27- 5-19 W As 0R0ff.OLE D MY O. N. VZ ON
MAY 210 1986
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
In the matter of the establishment
of the outlet elevation of a 32 -acre FINDINGS OF FACT
Type III Wetland (27-579W) located
in Section 12, Township 118 North, AND ORDER
Range 22 West under Permit 81-6041
issued to the City of Plymouth.
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the Commissioner's attention that the
outlet elevation authorized under Permit 81-6041 was based on erroneous
information and, upon construction of said outlet, wetland 27-579W has been
partially drained,
THEREFORE, the Commissioner issues the following Findings of Fact and
order pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 105.461.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1) Wetland 27-579W is a protected water of the State of Minnesota
Pursuant to MS §105.37, Subd. 15 in that it is a Type III wetland greater than
21 acres in size in an incorporated area and the wetland designation was not
contested at the Protected Water Inventory hearing held May 4, 1982.
2) Permit 81-6041 was issued for an outlet control at 912.0 NGVD,
1929, based on City supplied information.
3) After the outlet was installed and made operative in the fall of
1985, concerns about low water levels and loss of habitat were raised.
4) The Department conducted a survey on November 14, 1985 which
showed that the previous runout for wetland 27-579W was in the range of
913-913.5, NGVD 1929 (historical information had been altered by development).
5) The Department subsequently determined that: a) the ordinary high
water level (OHW) of wetland 27-579W is 913.1 and, b) the minimum runout
elevation shall be 913.0 NGVD, 1929.
6) The facts appear sufficiently clear so as not to necessitate a
public hearing on the matter.
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ORDER
A. The Commissioner does hereby waive a public hearing hereon pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 105.44, Subdivision 3 and Chapter 105.461.
B. The City of Plymouth is hereby ordered and directed to undertake the
following:
1) Submit plans for raising the runout elevation to 913.0 NGVD, 1929
by May 30, 1986 to the Metro Region Regional Hydrologist for review and
approval.
2) Accomplish the DNR approved modification no later than September
30, 1986.
C. Permit 81-6041 shall be amended in accordance with this order.
IT IS SO ORDERED this day of 7, 1986.
Commissionex of Natural Resources
La r, Director
Division of Waters
PHONE NO.
�n�SnTATE OF
U V U V 1Ez (01rz%
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
612/296-6157 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN. 55146
May 21 , 1986
Mayor Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard'
Plymouth, Minnesota 5544
Dear Mayor Schneider:
ORDER OF THE CONMISSIONER
FILE NO.
CERTIFIED MAIL
Enclosed is the Order of the Commissioner relating to the waters of
the State of Minnesota. This order requires the City of Plymouth to
raise the water level control of DNR wetland 27-579W.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 105.44, Subdivision 3 and 6,
the managers of the watershed district, the board of supervisors of
the soil and water conservation district or the mayor of the city may
demand a hearing on the Order provided the demand for hearing and the
bond required by Subdivision 6 be filed with the Commissioner within
30 days. No bond or security is required of a public authority which
demands a hearing. The Statutes further provide that if no demand for
hearing be made or if a hearing is demanded but no bond is filed as
required by Subdivision 6, the Order shall become final at the
expiration of 30 days after mailed notice thereof and no appeal of the
Order may be taken to Minnesota State Court of Appeals.
Subdivision 6 requires that an applicant for a public hearing execute
and file a corporate surety bond or equivalent security to the State
of Minnesota. The amount to be filed is $500.00 as set by the
Commissioner. The bond or security shall be conditioned for the
payment of certain costs and expenses of the public hearing if the
Order is affirmed without material modification; however, the
applicant's liability is limited to $750.00. The $750.00 limit does
not apply when a public hearing is demanded by a public authority
which is not the applicant. Bond forms will be supplied at your
request.
Please contact Kent Lokkesmoe
Office, 1200 Warner Road, St.
should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
ki�oi F WATERS
L y ap�
D rec
or Judy Boudreau of the Metro Region
Paul, Minnesota 55106 (phone 296-7523)
LS/JB/lkr
cc: USCOE
Hennepin County SWCD Cathy Brehm, C.O.
Shingle Creek SAN We
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOY
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 21, 1986
The Special Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:37 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Pauba, Commissioners
Wire, Magnus, and Stulberg
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Steigerwald
Commissioners Plufka and Mellen
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
City Engineer Sherm Goldberg
Planning Secretary Grace Wineman
*CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner CONSENT AGENDA
Wire to adopt the Consent Agenda with the deletion of the MOTION TO APPROVE
May 14, 1986 Minutes.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by Ryan RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO.
Construction Company for a Planned Unit Development Concept PUD CONCEPT PLAN FOR
Plan and requested an overview of the May 13, 1986 staff GROVES OFFICE PARK
report by Coordinator McConn. (86044)
Subsequently, Mr. Pat Ryan, Ryan Construction Company; Mr.
Wayne Bishop, Walsh -Bishop Assoc.,; and, Mr. Steve Kingery,
Ryan Construction Company were introduced. Vice Chairman
Pauba stated that no one present wished to speak on this
Public Hearing item. Mr. Ryan stated that he and his repre-
sentatives were available for questions from the Planning
Commission and/or audience.
Commissioner Stulberg confirmed that Mr. Ryan did not have
any comments beyond what was provided in the overview of the
staff report.
Iry Lust, Precision Electric & Manufacturing Co., 9628 6th
Avenue North requested a clarification of where 6th Avenue
North is located on the proposed Concept Plan.
Vice Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Develop-
ment Concept Plan for Groves Office Park, subject to the
conditions as stated in the May 13, 1986 staff report.
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Commissioner Magnus requested an explanation of what
measures would be taken to soften the visual impact of the
parking from County Road 18 and Highway 55. He expressed
concern that he did not want the views from these roadways
to be a mammoth parking lot. Mr. Ryan explained their
desire to do the same justice to the property as S. J.
Groves has always done. The two-level parking structures
will be designed so that one level is located significantly
below ground with the second level above -ground. This will
provide a reduction in the amount of surface parking to be
provided. Mr. Ryan explained that from the frontage road of
County Road 18, the proposed berming would be seen and not
the parking structure. He confirmed that it is intended to
compliment the landscaping which currently surrounds the
Groves Office Building.
Commissioner Stulberg stated the design would provide a very
pleasant gateway to the City. Vice Chairman Pauba concur-
red, stating that the project is very exciting.
Mr. Ryan explained that a major tenant has made commitments
to occupy half of the first building to be constructed.
Iry Lust inquired when construction would commence. Mr.
Ryan explained they anticipate starting construction this
summer. Mr. Lust expressed his concern that prior to and
during construction, the site be maintained at a higher
level than has been done currently. He stated there are
some junk cars stored on this property and the yard areas
have not been mowed or maintained regularly. Mr. Ryan com-
mitted to cleaning up the site before commencing
construction.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the request from Sohn Karos
for a Revised Residential Planned Unit Development Concept
Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat, and Conditional Use Permit for
Heritage West 2nd Addition. He requested an overview of the
May 13, 1986 staff report by Coordinator McConn. She pro-
vided a summary of the history for the 1984 approved RPUD
Concept Plan, Variance, Preliminary Plan/Plat, and Con-
ditional Use Permit for this project. The approved PUD Plan
designated the development of 36 single family detached
dwellings in Phase I, with the remaining 56 units to be
constructed with "manor home" -type dwelling units. It was
explained that bonus points were assigned in the density
calculation of the 1984 approved PUD Plan. The assignments
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VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
3OHM KAROS
REVISED RPUD CONCEPT
PLAN, PRELIMINARY
PLAM/PLAT AND
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITMERITAGE NEST
2MD ADDN. (86048)
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were warranted due to the
area. Also, consideration
tion amenities which were
sible during construction.
mix of housing and private open
was given to the natural vegeta-
to be preserved as much as pos-
Coordinator McConn summarized the anticipated developments
to occur on adjacent property to the north and west, which
include higher density residential developments. A review
of the Planned Unit Development Attributes was provided
along with the explanation of the petitioner's proposal as
stated in their correspondence. It was noted that the pro-
posed density of two units per acre is less than the antici-
pated range for the LA -2 designated areas on the Comprehen-
sive Plan which would allow a density of 3 - 5 units per
acre.
Coordinator McConn summarized that the staff did not support
the request to revise the approved PUD Plan on the basis
that the petitioner has not demonstrated compliance with the
Ordinance provisions for a Planned Unit Development or Con-
ditional Use Permit Criteria.
Vice Chairman Pauba recognized Mr. Sohn Karos, who deferred
his comments to his consultant, Mr. Rick Sathre, Sathre-
Bergquist, Inc. Mr. Sathre made a presentation of slides
providing a view of the site from County Road 61 looking
west to Xenium Lane. Overhead transparencies were also
utilized to review the design of the approved PUD Plan which
provided a generally passive open area and berming along
Xenium Lane. Mr. Sathre reviewed the proposed PUD Plan
identifying conceptually located berming; the passive open
area between the proposed phases of this development; and,
the existing pond. Mr. Sathre explained the revised PUD
Plan calls for approximately 2 112 acres to be devoted to
common open space. The topography and elevations of this
site were reviewed, explaining that at Xenium Lane the
elevation is approximately 956, with a decreasing elevation
to the southeast to an approximate elevation of 916. Mr.
Sathre stated that with provision for berms along Xenium
Lane, this property could be isolated from any adjacent land
development.
The PUD attributes were discussed by Mr. Sathre, who stated
the previous developments completed by this petitioner
clearly demonstrate the new technology, in that the homes
are hidden from north winds, and in some cases, homes utlize
passive solar methods. He recognized that the proposal is
designed by a professional consultant. Mr. Sathre stated
that if this project were to develop within the conventional
platting requirements, the lots would be wider and less
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efficient. By virtue of narrowing the lot widths, a reduc-
tion in street frontage is provided which makes the design
more efficient. He continued by explaining that the pro-
posed 2 1/2 acre open space, while not large enough to war-
rant a bonus point, is something that everyone could share
and is not platted as part of the individual lots.
The PUD design is intended to preserve topography; the pond
is to be retained; and, the houses would be stepped down the
terrain from the west to the east. The stepping down of the
housinq units, following the site slopes, and constructing a
6 - 8 ft. berm along Xenium Lane would achieve adequate
transition. Mr. Sathre stated Xenium Lane is an element of
transition due to the classification of this roadway on the
City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan and that the units would have
a minimum setback of 50 ft. from the right-of-way.
In summary, Mr. Sathre offered the proposed PUD design as a
positive step while not lessening the tax base.
Commissioner Wire inquired about the slopes on the antici-
pated berm along Xenium Lane. Mr. Sathre explained that
typically a 3:1 slope is used. Within the 50 ft. building
setback, an approxiamte 7 - 8 ft. berm could be constructed.
Commissioner Wire inquired if the topography of the site
would make it difficult to fit a house on some of the lots.
Mr. Sathre stated that it would not be that difficult as it
was exciting to work with such slopes and design. The lots
along Xenium Lane are wider to allow the required setback
and desired berming.
Commissioner Magnus questioned why the request is submitted
to revise the PUD Plan in such a manner that the higher
density development would be lowered. Mr. Sathre reviewed
the adjacent land uses, as well as indicating that the econ-
omics of development serve as part of the basis for the re-
quest. He cited a single family detached development as be-
ing more marketable due to the present interest rates.
Commissioner Stulberg questioned how the pond could provide
adequate transition as part of this proposal since it has
already been constructed. Mr. Sathre expanded his previous
comments regarding transition by discussing the anticipated
berms to be constructed along Xenium Lane and the natural
site slopes. He described the development as being hidden
from the adjacent LA -4 area.
Commissioner Stulberg inquired how many lots within the
first phase of this development are remaining to be sold.
Sohn Karos stated he had an interest in one lot, with the
rest previously sold. Mr. Karos continued by commenting
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that there is a tremendous demand for single family detached
housing in the Robbinsdale School District. If the request-
ed development is approved, there is an immediate request
for sales and house construction. He stated the proposed
development would provide the highest and best use of the
land for a tax base.
Mr. Karos summarized his comments by explaining that if the
approved PUD Plan is retained, development would not occur
within the next year. If the requested Revised PUD Plan is
approved, development would commence immediately due to the
high demand.
Mr. Karos stated that the anticipated high density develop-
ment on the west side of Xenium Lane has not been a problem
when he has described it to potential buyers.
Vice Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing.
Merrilee Riley, 13010 37th Avenue North, explained that she
is President of the Heritage Highlands Homeowner's Associa-
tion which includes the first phase of the Heritage West
Development. The homeowners in this association support the
request by Mr. Karos. The proposed PUD Plan would be con-
sistent with the current developments and would retain the
pond and open space. She expressed concern with anticipated
traffic from a multi -family attached development, based on
the approved PUD Plan.
Mr. E. Gordon Walker, 3715 Vinewood Lane, stated that he
concurs with Ms. Riley's comments. He continued to explain
that he occupies one of the homes directly adjacent to the
proposed private open area. When he became aware of the
approved PUD Plan and anticipated multi -family attached
housing units, he nearly chose not to move into this
project. However, due to neighbors and physical features of
this site, he was encouraged to stay; he supports the re-
quested revised PUD Plan. He stated multi -family attached
housing in the second phase of the Heritage West development
would detract from the first phase. Mr. Walker expressed
his feeling that the house construction utilizes new tech-
nology based on his experience with heating bills. Mr.
Walker stated he is proud to be a member of the Heritage
West Development and to live in the City of Plymouth. He
requested approval of the proposed plan.
Doug Godfrey, 3770 Rosewood Lane, expressed his support of
the development, noting that multi -family attached housing
on the west side of Xenium Lane would be acceptable because
of the proposed berms and preservation of trees. He re-
quested the Planning Commission approve the proposed revised
PUD Plan.
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Rick Wheeler, 3625 Vinewood Lane North, expressed his sup-
port for the request by Mr. Karos.
Vice Chairman Pauba commented that from a pure planning
standpoint, he questioned the proposal provided the PUD
expectations and its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
guidelines.
Vice Chairman Pauba closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stulberg stated he concurred with the residents
that it is preferred to be next to additional single family
detached housing units. He challenged the petitioner to
demonstrate compliance with the PUD Attributes regarding
efficient streets, utilities, and public facilities, as well
as providing more suitable open space. In response, Mr.
Sathre, explained that by lessening the lot width there is a
reduction in street frontage. This provides a reduction in
the cost of the development for each individual lot which is
hopefully passed on to the buyer. The down sizing of the
individual lots provides a more efficient development.
Mr. Sathre explained that if the project were developed as a
conventional plat, the proposed 2 1/2 acre private open
space would be platted as part of the lots and would not be
available for the Homeowner Association.
Commissioner Magnus questioned if there was potential for a
conflict between the two phases regarding use of the open
space since there is no direct connection from Phase I to
Phase II.
Mr. Sathre stated he would like to see the opportunity for
both phases to use the open space, however, the private open
space is proposed as part of Phase II. He expressed his
opinion that perhaps a mistake was made with Phase I by not
setting aside the private open area when that land was final
platted.
Coordinator McConn recalled that the original PUD design was
based upon the private open area being useable for the
entire PUD development consisting of two phases. She stated
that if the request by this petitioner is to segregate these
two phases into separate developments, the petitioner has
circumvented the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the R-2
District and the Planned Unit Development standards. The
first phase of this development has lot sizes and dimensions
which are substantially less than that required by the R-2
Zoning District. The reduction in these lots was based on
the overall PUD design which included the private open area
for the entire project.
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The Planning Commission discussed at considerable length,
with the petitioner, who would own and maintain the private
open area and be privileged to use it.
Sohn Karos stated that there is nothing to preclude the use
of proposed Outlot A by the residents of either phase. He
questioned what violation was made with this proposal. Co-
ordinator McConn clarified that if there is a violation it
is based upon the comments by his consultant that only the
second phase of this development would be able to use the
private open area. She suggested that if there are too many
issues to be resolved, the Planning Commission should defer
action on the request to a subsequent meeting. She asked
the petitioner to clarify the proposal regarding the use of
the private open space.
The discussion continued with input from Mr. Wheeler and
Ms. Riley that the homeowners in the first phase of this
project currently use the pond and open space. They
questioned if they would be allowed to continue to use these
areas. Commissioner Magnus expressed concern that there is
no easement -way to allow access for the residents in the
first phase to the private open area. Mr. Wheeler stated
that he was confused with the discussion and questioned if
the residents in Phase I would be deprived of using the open
space due to the development of Phase II. Mr. Karos stated
he can assign to the Homeowner's Association as a whole, the
ownership and maintenance of the private open area. He
stated he did not misrepresent or circumvent any of the Ord-
inance requirements. He stated he would rectify any confu-
sion where needed.
Coordinator McConn stated the original intent of the PUD
design was that the open area would be utilized by all resi-
dents within the full boundaries of the PUD. Commissioner
Stulberg stated the use of the open area could be addressed
through the Homeowner Association Documents which would the
private open area be available for the use of all. Mr.
Walker stated he would allow residents to walk across his
lot in order to access the open area.
Commissioner Stulberg recalled that when the 1984 design was
approved, there was concern that the residents in the multi-
family attached units should not have direct access into the
single family detached area. However, it was always intend-
ed that the open space would be shared. Mr. Walker stated
that children will use the easiest route, whether or not
there is an easement or trail.
Commissioner Wire inquired what variances would have been
requested if this had not been developed as a PUD. Mr.
Sathre stated he had not reviewed the proposal from that
aspect and could not answer the question.
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MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the Revised PUD Concept
Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat, and Conditional Use Permit for
Heritage West 2nd Addition, subject to those conditions as
stated in the May 13, 1986 staff report with an addition to
Condition No. 8, requiring that Outlot A be available for
residents of both phases of this development; and, that
similar language be added to Condition No. 7. Condition
No. 17 is added to require a minimum 10 ft. wide easement
on Lot 12, Block 1, providing access from Phase I of this
development to the private open area.
Commissioner Wire stated that he understood what happened
during the design and phasing of this project. He felt the
current situation of questioning the useability of the
private open area was not intended to occur with approval of
the original design. The transition with berming will be
adequate considering the topography of the site which
shields this development from adjacent land uses.
Mr. Karos confirmed that an easement to allow access to the
private open area from Phase I of this project would not
impact the measurement of setbacks for a house on Lot 12,
Block 1.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Vice Chairman Pauba, Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried.
Vice Chairman Pauba stated that from a resident standpoint
he would agree the proposal was more palatable, however,
based on the Ordinance requirements and provisions for Plan-
ned Unit Development, he thought the PUD status was lost.
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the request submitted by Earl EARL GARBINA
Garbina for a Conditional Use Permit. Reading of the May CONDITIONAL USE
12, 1986 staff report was waived. Mr. Garbina stated he was PERMIT (86055)
available for questions from the Commission.
Vice Chairman Pauba opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no on present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit
for a retail deli and sandwich shop with carry -out service
at 16 Nathan Lane, Willow Grove Shopping Center, subject to
the conditions as stated in the May 12, 1986 staff report.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Vice Chairman Pauba called a 10 Minute Recess. RECESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the request submitted by Ryan
Construction Company for a Site Plan, Conditional Use Per-
mit, and Variances. An overview of the March 17, 1986 re-
port was requested. Coordinator McConn summarized the pro-
posed Site Plan for a 180,670 sq. ft. food distribution
building. It was noted the Conditional Use Permit is
requested to allow for outside storage of semi -truck trail-
ers and complies with the Ordinance provisions. The vari-
ances from the traffic island delineator requirements and
relating to the detached accessory structure were supported
based upon the petitioner's demonstration of compliance with
the Variance Criteria. She cited that staff does not sup-
port the request to allow seeding of the property required
by the Landscape Policy to be sodded.
Messrs. Robert McCullough, Alan Schackman, and Scott
Kinkade, from Ryan Construction Company were recognized.
Mr. Kinkade addressed the variance request from the sodding
requirements since this was not supported in the staff
recommendation. He described the proposal to use a hydro -
mulch seed which would be complimented by the use of a
fibrous mulch that is sprayed on the seed in -lieu of a mesh
fabric. Mr. Kinkade stated the proposed seed -type quickly
establishes a viable turf and deep root structure, which is
faster than the development of a root structure for sod.
Coordinator McConn noted that the City Forester recommended
the use of the mesh fabric. She stated she was not sure if
he had experience with the proposed fibrous mulch spray.
City Engineer Goldberg stated that he was familiar with the
use of the fibrous mulch spray. His experience was positive
in that a viable turf was established quickly.
Commissioner Wire confirmed that a landscape bond would be
required prior to issuance of a Building Permit. A portion
of the bond could be retained for ensuring the establishment
of viable turf.
Vice Chairman Pauba inquired what route would be used on the
public roads to access this site. Mr. Kinkade described the
on-site circulation as well as the public street circulation
for this project. Ultimately, the semi -truck trailers would
be utilizing both a north and south direction from this
site.
Mr. Mary Christen, PYA/Monarch, explained in response to
Vice Chairman Pauba, that a majority of the semi -truck
RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO.
PYA/MONARCH, INC.
SITE PLAN,
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND VARIANCES
(86027)
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trailers leave the site prior to 7:00 A.M., they are on a
schedule commencing at approximately 4:00 A.M. On a busy
day approximately 29 trucks would be enroute; on a medium
day approximately 16 trucks would be enroute. They obtained
traffic studies of this area in order to determine the
efficiency of the routes to be used on the public streets.
They found the results to be positive.
City Engineer Goldberg informed the Planning Commission that
at the last meeting, the City Council ordered the plans and
specifications for construction of the Nathan Lane and Bass
Lake Road intersection. It is anticipated this road could
be completed yet this year, or as part of the 1987 construc-
tion season.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Magnus to recommend approval of the proposed Site Plan, Con-
ditional Use Permit, and Variances, subject to the condi-
tions as stated in the March 17, 1986 staff report, with a
modification to Condition No. 9 to approve the variance to
utilize a hydromulch seed with complimentary use of fibrous
mulch spray as requested by the petitioner.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Vice Chairman introduced the request submitted by dames
Graves, Intra Financial Corporation for a Planned Unit
Development Final Plan/Plat for a project to be known as
Plymouth Ponds. Coordinator McConn provided an overview of
the May 12, 1986 staff report. She summarized that, in
1977, the City Council approved a Planned Unit Development
Preliminary Plan which identified this area for multi -resi-
dential units. In 1981, a preliminary site plan for the
multi -residential development area was also approved by the
City Council. The approved preliminary site plan called for
5 multi -family buildings consisting of 40 units each. Co-
ordinator McConn confirmed for the audience that the Plan-
ning Commission received a copy of the submitted petition
in their agenda packets.
The petitioner's consultant, Mr. Greg Frank, McCombs -Knutson
& Assoc., summarized that the pond along the north boundary
of the multi -family area was intended to serve as a buffer
and was constructed with the initial single family detached
unit development. The existing vegetation on the north side
of the required fire lanes, and along the pond would be re-
tained and complimented with the installation of new trees.
Mr. Ken Schuster, 4740 Orleans Lane, explained he moved into
this development in 1981 and was unaware of what was intend-
ed to be constructed on the subject property. He expressed
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NOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
JAMES GRAVES, INTRA
FINANCIAL CORP.
PUD FINAL PLAN/PLAT
FOR PLYMOUTH PONOS
(86050)
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concern that there already appears to be a sufficient number
of apartments in this area, which has increased the crime
rate. He noted the neighborhood petitioned the Planning
Commission and City Council against the Holiday Plus store
which has also had an affect on increasing the crime rate
for the area. The proposed development would add to that
trend. He requested information on the unit types to be
provided in each building; and, the anticipated rents to be
charged.
Mr. Schuster stated most of the residents in this area were
not aware of how this property was going to develop. The
real estate agents who sold the lots to the present owners
did not fully represent the anticipated and approved prelim-
inary plans for this property. He questioned why the prop-
erty had not developed since 1981.
Vice Chairman Pauba advised Mr. Schuster that while the
petitioner can give an indication of the type of unit
(number of bedrooms in each) and rents, it is not a City re-
quirement or regulation to release this information.
Barb Brandes, representing Intra Financial Corporation,
explained it is anticipated to have 60 one -bedroom units; 10
three-bedroom units; and, the remaining units to be two-bed-
room. The units are intended to be more luxurious, with an
average size for the two-bedroom units of 1,100 sq. ft.
Amenities of tennis courts and pools are to be constructed
and there will be laundry facilities in each unit. The
average rent would be $700 per month.
Vice Chairman Pauba explained the City cannot require a land
owner to develop their property and could not directly
explain the delay in development of this site.
Mr. Schuster requested an explanation of the City's Land Use
Guide Plan for this area. Coordinator McConn used an over-
head transparency to describe the development which has been
approved in this area and reviewed the Land Use Guide Plan
Map.
Mr. Schuster expressed concern with the use of pine trees as
they do not provide adequate screening because the lower
branches tend to die out. He suggested an increased number
of Spruce plantings. Mr. Frank stated the combination of
pine trees, deciduous trees, and existing plantings would
provide an adequate transition.
Coordinator McConn identified the White Spruce, and Colorado
Green Spruce on the landscape plan to be used in addition to
the pine trees. She described that with proper staggering
and spacing between the plantings, it would reduce the die
out that occurs when pine and spruce trees are planted too
close together.
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Commissioner Wire confirmed that the size of 15 of the
deciduous plantings are to be increased.
Tom Grunewald, 10205 47th Avenue North, stated he would make
no comments at this time.
Fred Mades, 10035 47th Place North, inquired how tall the
buildings would be. Barb Brandes stated they would be 3 -
story buildings.
Charles Mack, 10105 47th Avenue North, inquired what was
planned for the long narrow piece of land along the west
side of Nathan Lane. Greg Frank stated this property would
be retained in its present condition.
Tom Grunewald, explained drainage problems that are occur-
ring on his lot with respect to increased water from what
was originally anticipated. Also, concern was expressed
that the ponds today do not retain water at all times.
City Engineer Goldberg clarified that the Storm Water Drain-
age Plan does not anticipate the ponds to retain water year
round. Greg Frank, McCombs -Knutson Associates, explained to
the residents that many of their lots are subject to drain-
age easements in order to allow for the temporary storage of
water.
Robert Arlandson, 10025 47th Avenue North, stated that with
the proposed building sizes and landscaping, there is not
enough effective transition or screening. He expressed con-
cern that in some places the buildings are within 100 ft. of
the adjoining lots.
Charles Mack, stated that with the elevation of the property
with respect to the elevation of the creek, the buildings
would be higher than 3 -stories.
Commissioner Wire confirmed for the residents that the mini-
mum yard setback from the north property line is 20 ft.,
while the proposed building setback at a minimum is over 100
ft.
Vice Chairman Pauba explained to the residents that it
should not be expected to completely block the view of the
buildings.
Commissioner Wire further explained that the transition in-
cludes space and distance, as well as plantings and the
pond.
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Mr. Mack expressed concern that the real estate agent who
sold him his lot did not adequately inform him of what was
to be anticipated on the property to the south. He inquired
if the City requires disclaimers from real estate agents.
Commissioner Stulberg confirmed the City does not license
real estate agents.
Tom Grunewald, inquired if the building location could be
shifted further to the south. Mr. Frank stated this could
not be done due to locations of Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Protected Wetlands.
Doreen Arlandson, described the drainage situation on her
property and questioned if this developer would be increas-
ing the drainage beyond the site boundaries. Commissioner
Wire and Vice Chairman Pauba explained that the developer is
responsible for maintaining the rate of drainage as it is
today where it leaves this property. City Engineer Goldberg
suggested that the Arlandsons meet with him so that he could
determine what the situation requires for drainage on their
site.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Vice Chairman MOTION TO APPROVE
Pauba, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development
Final Plan/Plat for Intra Financial Corporation, subject to
those conditions as stated in the May 12, 1986 staff report.
Commissioner Wire stated his support for the Motion on the
basis that this area has been planned since 1977 to be
developed with multi -family units. The developer has fol-
lowed through with the original site design and approvals
for the property.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Vice Chairman Pauba introduced the request submitted by PATRICK L. FISTMAN
Patrick Fistman for a Lot Consolidation/Division and Vari- LOT CONSOLIDATION/
ance. Reading of the May 12, 1986 staff report was waived. DIVISION AND
VARIANCE (86051)
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the Lot Consolidation/Div-
ision and Variance, subject to those conditions as stated in
the May 12, 1986 staff report.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner *T.L.C. POLYFORM
Wire to recommend approval for T.L.C. Polyform, Site Plan SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
Amendment for the construction of a warehouse addition, (86054)
subject to the conditions as listed in the May 12, 1986 *MOTION TO APPROVE
staff report.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by Commissioner
Stulberg to recommend approval of the May 14, 1986 Minutes
as submitted.
VOTE. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg abstained.
Coordinator McConn confirmed there would be no meeting on
May 28, 1986.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
MOTION TO APPROVE
MAY 14, 1986
MINUTES
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
May 13, 1986
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and
Appeals was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners
Quass, Mellen, Musatto and Anderson.
Commissioner Cornelius arrived at 8:15
P.M.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Bigelow
STAFF PRESENT: Associate Planner Al Cottingham and
Building Official doe Ryan
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by
Commissioner Mellen to approve the April 8, 1986 Minutes.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. Commissioners Quass and Cornelius abstained.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Marofsky introduced the Board Members and reviewed
the variance criteria as contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
The request submitted by The Plymouth Civic League was
introduced for a variance from the maximum square footage
for promotional signs. The properties are located at 4445
Nathan Lane, 17340 Co Rd No 6, and 3005 Plymouth Boulevard
as described in the May 2, 1986 staff report. Ms. LaVonne
Sjoberg represented the Plymouth Civic League.
Commissioner Musatto inquired why the Civic League was
proposing these sizes of signs. Ms. Sjoberg stated it was
the only size that was available from the companies they
were dealing with. She went on to state that they had
attempted to get 4 foot x 8 foot signs but could not find
any available for that period of time.
Commissioner Musatto inquired why the 4 foot x 8 foot signs
were hard to get. Ms. Sjoberg stated that a number of the
companies do not stock them since they are difficult to read
and many cities allow signs larger than this.
Commissioner Mellen inquired if the Civic League had used
this size sign in the past. Ms. Sjoberg stated that they
had; in fact last year they used a 4 foot x 8 foot sign at
the Oakwood Elementary School site and the 12 foot x 25 foot
sign at the First Bank Plymouth site.
Commissioner Quass inquired of staff why the Ordinance
allowed size was 32 square feet. Staff responded that when
the Ordinance was amended in 1984, a 4 foot x 8 foot sign
was deemed reasonable for displaying temporary noncommercial
messages.
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MOTION TO APPROVE
MINUTES OF APRIL 8,
1986
THE PLYMOUTH CIVIC
LEAGUE. VARIANCE FOR
MAXIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE
FOR PROMOTIONAL SIGNS
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Commissioner Quass inquired why the Civic League did not use
other forms of advertisement. Ms. Sjoberg stated that they
do advertise on the Cable Network and in the local
newspapers; however, this does not reach all people. Many
people would forget about the event if there were not a
visual form of advertising throughout the City.
Commissioner Quass stated he does not believe the Ordinance
is creating the hardship regarding the signs they wish to
use. Ms. Sjoberg stated that she agreed and they did not
make that statement.
Commissioner Anderson inquired if the League could advertise
through the mail to better reach the residents. Ms. Sjoberg
said that they do send out flyers in the City's Utility
bills in May. Chairman Marofsky inquired why the League was
not using the smallest proposed sign (6 ft. x 10 ft.) on
each of the proposed sites rather than having three
different sizes. Ms. Sjoberg informed them that the company
with which they are dealing, does not make signs that small;
this company is easy to deal with and they want to stay with
this firm.
Chairman Marofsky inquired of staff as to when the Sign
Ordinance was adopted by the City. Staff responded that
after the required Public Hearings, the City Council
formally adopted the revised Sign Ordinance on September 24,
1984.
Commissioner Mellen stated he felt he could approve this
variance as submitted because it is an event that would
benefit the whole community; if the Civic League were to use
a 32 square foot sign it would not be easily visible and it
would be detrimental to the community if people were not
aware of the coming event.
Chairman Marofsky stated that he had a tough time viewing
this type event and organization differently than the Red
Cross, political campaigns, etc.. Other non-profit
organizations and events could also be viewed as
"benefitting the whole community".
The Board discussed the matter of who benefits from the
signs and the matter of whether the signs really work in the
advertising of this event.
Commissioner Musatto inquired the cost that the Civic League
would incur toward these signs. Ms. Sjoberg stated that they
would be paying approximately $600 for two of the signs,
which they would be renting from the Naegele Advertising
Company; but she did not know the cost of the other sign.
Chairman Marofsky noted that maybe the City should look at
the possibility of revising the Sign Ordinance for this type
of a situation.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Musatto, seconded by MOTION TO DENY
Commissioner Quass to deny the variance from the maximum
square footage for promotional signs for property located at
4445 Nathan Lane, 17340 Co Rd No 6, and 3005 Plymouth
Boulevard for the Plymouth Civic League for the reasons
stated in the draft resolutions.
VOTE 4 to 1. Commissioner Mellen voted Nay. MOTION carried.
Chairman Marofsky reviewed the appeals procedure for Ms.
Sjoberg and informed her that she had twenty days in which
to submit an appeal in writing to staff, if she wished. The
request would then be placed on the next available City
Council meeting.
The request submitted by Lynn Robertson and William Hardie
was introduced for a variance from the maximum height of
fences in the front yard for property located at 1115
Evergreen Lane North as described in the May 2, 1986 staff
report. Mr. Hardie reviewed their request and noted that
this fence would be constructed around the swimming pool
they are installing.
Commissioner Anderson inquired if the State Law requires a
fence around a pool. Staff responded that State Law requires
a five foot high fence around a swimming pool.
Commissioner Quass inquired how the issue of this fence came
about. Staff responded that the petitioner applied for a
building permit in order to locate a pool in their back yard
and staff noted the proposed location for the fence, would
require a variance to be constructed. Commissioner Quass
inquired as to how this pool was allowed to begin
construction since they were in need of a variance for a
fence. Staff responded that the petitioner could place a
five foot high fence at the required setback which would
meet code requirments.
Commissioner Musatto commented that this property has
different topography conditions in that the western portion
of the site is much lower than the house. He went on to note
that there is a hedge along the south property line and a
four foot fence located where the proposed fence would be.
Chairman Marofsky inquired what type of fence the petitioner
would be constructing. Mr. Hardie stated that it would be a
six foot high cedar board -on -board fence, setback twenty
feet from the front property line. Chairman Marofsky
inquired if the fence was being proposed in only the area
just around the pool, or if it would extend to the westerly
ninety feet of the lot. Mr. Hardie stated it would be around
the pool only.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
LYNN ROBERTSON AND
WILLIAM HARDIE.
VARIANCE FROM MAXIMUM
FENCE HEIGHT IN THE
FRONT YARD
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Quass, seconded by
Commissioner Musatto to approve the variance from the
maximum height of fences in the front yard for property
located at 1115 Evergreen Lane North for Lynn Robertson and
William Hardie except over the westerly ninety feet of the
lot, for the reasons stated in the draft resolution.
Chairman Marofsky noted that the reasons behind granting of
this variance, would be the topography of the site; the
existing fence is located where the petitioner would be
placing the new fence; and that a setback of 35 feet would
create a safety problem considering the outside stairwell
that goes down to the lower level of the house.
VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
The request submitted by Scott Linnell was introduced for a
variance from the minimum building side and rear yard
setbacks for property located at 9960 26th Avenue North as
described in the May 2, 1986 staff report. Mr. Linnell asked
that the Board table this item until later in the meeting
since his builder was not yet present. The Board
acknowledged Mr. Linnell's request and tabled this action
until later in the meeting.
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MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
SCOTT LINNELL VARIANCE
FROM MINIMUM BUILDING
SIDE AND REAR YARD
SETBACKS
The request submitted by Gary Peterson was introduced for a GARY PETERSON.
variance from the minimum side yard setbacks for property VARIANCE FROM MINIMUM
located at 12115 26th Avenue North as described in the May BUILDING SIDE YARD
2, 1986 staff report. Mr. Peterson reviewed his request and SETBACKS
the reasons for it.
Commissioner Mellen inquired as to whether Mr. Peterson
would be residing in this home or if it was to be built for
speculation. Mr. Peterson responded that he would be
residing in this home. Commissioner Mellen also inquired if
Mr. Peterson owned land on either side of this parcel. Mr.
Peterson responded negatively.
Commissioner Musatto inquired why Mr. Peterson was trying to
squeeze this house on a 50 foot lot instead of purchasing a
wider lot. Mr. Peterson stated that he had liked this area
due to the trees and pond; he believed it is a nice location
for a home.
Commissioner Quass stated the house should fit the lot since
it is a new house, and could set a precedent for other 50
foot wide lots in the area. He asked the petitioner if he
knew the Ordinance regulations before drawing the building
plans. Mr. Peterson stated they knew the setbacks and they
scaled the house down as much as they felt they could. That
is why the request for a variance to have the 35 foot wide
house instead of the 30 foot wide home.
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Commissioner Mellen observed this would set a precedent in
this neighborhood, since there are more vacant 50 foot
parcels. The Board discussed the topography of this lot and
the grading and drainage. They noted the parcels on both
sides of this lot were vacant and Mr. Peterson could
investigate the possibility of purchasing an additional lot
in order to build this particular home.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Mellen, seconded by MOTION TO DENY
Commissioner Musatto to deny the variance from the side yard
setback for property located at 12115 26th Avenue North for
Gary Peterson, for a two foot and three foot encroachment
for the reasons stated in the draft resolution.
Commissioner Quass noted that many homes in this area are on
50 foot wide lots with lesser setbacks than what Mr.
Peterson would be requesting. The topography of this lot
also makes for additional difficulties.
Commissioner Cornelius disagreed with Commissioner Quass'
statement and explained that to expand an existing home
along an existing setback is one thing but granting a
variance for new construction is another.
VOTE. 5 - 1. Commissioner Quass voted Nay. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
The request submitted by Scott Linnell was reintroduced.
Mr. Linnell introduced Mr. Mike Welsh of Northwestern
Builders who is the general contractor if this request is
approved. Mr. Linnell reviewed his request and inquired if
he were to expand the home upward, using the same building
pad and not expanding any closer to the property lines,
would they still need a variance. Staff responded that a
variance would not be necessary in order to expand the
dwelling upward, if the same walls were to be used as what
now exits.
Commissioner Mellen wondered if there is a significant cost
difference between constructing a second floor or expanding
the home to the front within the Ordinance required
setbacks. Mr. Linnell stated there would be a major cost
difference in that he would need footings for an addition
from the front side.
Commissioner Mellen inquired when the petitioner purchased
this home and why he did not construct a new home. Mr.
Linnell noted he had done remodeling to his existing home.
The Board discussed the structural problems of the home and
whether it was a cost effective measure to expand upward,
instead of outward.
Mr. Linnell submitted a revised set of plans showing a six
inch encroachment into the rear yard setbacks in order to
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May 13, 1986
construct a support wall for the second story and a six inch
encroachment into the southeast corner of the existing home
in order to place a support post for the second floor of
this home.
The Board inquired of Mr. Linnell which of the plans he was
willing to use, since the Board would not review both sets
at this time.
Mr. Linnell informed he would withdraw the original plan and
request a six inch encroachment along the north wall of the
existing home, the removal of the 3 foot x 9 foot area that
extends off the north wall and a six inch encroachment into
the side yard in order to construct a six inch post at the
southeast corner of this lot.
The Board reviewed the new submittal and believed it was not
that large of an encroachment over what the petitioner could
do if he were to expand upward on the same walls of the
existing home.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Musatto, seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE
Commissioner Anderson to approve the variance from the side
and rear yard setbacks for property located at 9960 26th
Avenue North for Scott Linnell, for an 11 foot encroachment
into the rear yard setback and a 8.5 foot encroachment into
the side yard setback for the reasons stated in the draft
resolution.
Commissioner Mellen noted there seems to be no hardship for
this variance and did not see the difference between
constructing a new wall for the second floor of this home
or new construction of a new wall.
The Board discussed what the Ordinance would allow without a
variance for expansion upward, and better understood the
points raised by Commissioner Mellen.
VOTE. 3 - 3. Commissioners Mellen, Quass and Cornelius voted VOTE - FAILED
Nay. MOTION failed.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Cornelius, seconded by MOTION TO APPROVE
Commissioner Quass to approve Mr. Linnell's original
proposal for the reasons stated in the draft resolution.
Chairman Marofsky stated he did not see a difference between
the original proposal and the revised proposal.
Commissioner Quass explained that the original submittal
would allow the petitioner more living space in this home
and felt that it was needed for the size of the home.
Commissioner Musatto clarified what is the specific motion
on the floor.
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Commissioner Cornelius stated that the motion was to allow
for the petitioner to square -up the home and construct the
second floor as the staff report states.
VOTE. 3 - 3. Commissioners Mellen, Anderson and Chairman
Marofsky voted Nay. MOTION failed.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Mellen to table this action
until the next meeting to allow for the petitioner to
re -work his application. Motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Quass, seconded by
Commissioner Musatto to approve the variance from the side
and rear yard setback for property located at 9960 26th
Avenue North for Scott Linnell, for an 11 foot encroachment
into the rear yard setback and an 8.5 foot encroachment into
the side yard setback to construct a six inch wall along the
rear side of the existing dwelling with the removal of a 3'
x 9' area and the construction of a six inch post in the
southeast corner of the home in order to support the second
floor of the building for the reasons stated in the draft
resolution.
VOTE. 5 - 1. Commissioner Mellen voted Nay. MOTION carried.
AIL WW IRNbFNT -
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
VOTE - FAILS
MOTION TO TABLE
MOTION DIED
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular meeting of the Board of Zoning
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 13th
day of May . 1986. The following members were present: Chairman ro s y,
Commiss oners uass, Me1Ten, Musatto and Anderson
The following members were a sent: iss oners ige ow
and Cornelius
Commissioner Musatto introduced the following Resolution and moved its
a opt on:
RESOLUTION NO. B 86-08
DENYING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE, 4445 NATHAN LANE, HOLIDAY PLUS
STORES (05-01-86)
WHEREAS, The Plymouth Civic League has requested approval of a 40 square foot
enlargement of the Ordinance allowed 32 square foot temporary sign requirements in
order to place a temporary sign of 72 square feet in size; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does deny the request for
The Plymouth Civic League for a 40 square foot variance to allow a 72 square foot
temporary sign on property located at 4445 Nathan Lane, Holiday Plus Store for the
following reasons and subject to the following conditions:
1. The variance criteria have not been met.
2. A sign of 32 square feet could be placed on the property.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Quass , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following vote n favor t ereo . airman Marofsky, Commissioners Musatto, Ouass
The following voted against or abstalned:Commissioner Mellen
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopte
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular meeting of the Board of Zoning
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 13th
day of May . 1986. The following members were present:Chairman Marofsky,
Commissioners Quass, Mellen, Musatto, and Anderson
The following members were absent:Commissioners
Bigelow and Cornelius
Commissioner Musatto introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. B 86-09
DENYING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE, 17340 COUNTY ROAD NO. 6, OAKWOOD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (05-01-86)
WHEREAS, The Plymouth Civic League has requested approval of a 28 square foot
enlargement of the Ordinance allowed 32 square foot temporary sign requirements in
order to place a temporary sign of 60 square feet in size; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does deny the request for
The Plymouth Civic League for a 28 square foot variance to allow a 60 square foot
temporary sign on property located at 17340 County Road No.6, Oakwood Elementary School
for the following reasons and subject to the following conditions:
1. The variance criteria have not been met.
2. A 32 square foot sign could be placed on this property.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Quass , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners Musatto, Quass
The following voted against or abstained: Commissioner Mellen
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular meeting of the Board of Zoning
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 13th
day of May . 1986. The following members were present: Chairman Marofsky,
Commissioners Ouass. Mellen. Musatto and Anderson
The f
Bigelow and Cornerlius
Commissioner Musatto introduced the following Resolution and moved its
s were absent: Commissioners
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. B 86-10
DENYING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE, 3005 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, FIRST BANK
PLYMOUTH (05-01-86)
WHEREAS, The Plymouth Civic League has requested approval of a 268 square foot
enlargement of the Ordinance allowed 32 square foot temporary sign requirements in
order to place a temporary sign of 300 square feet in size; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does deny the request for
The Plymouth Civic League for a 268 square foot variance to allow a 300 square foot
temporary sign on property located at 3005 Plymouth Boulevard for the following reasons
and subject to the following conditions:
1. The variance criteria have not been met.
2. A 32 sq. ft. sign could be placed on the property.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Quass , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners Musatto, Quass
The following voted against or abstained: Commissioner Mellen
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular-- meeting of the Board of Zoning
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymout i�innesota, was held on the
day of --- -May- - ---. 1986. The following members were present: Chairman-Maroscry,
Commiss overs- uass;- llen;-Musatto;-Anderson-and-Cornelius--------------------------
------------------------------- The following members were a sent: mm ss oner-------
ge ow
Commissioner-@uass - introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. B 86-11
APROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR LYNN ROBERTSON AND WILLIAM HARDIE, 1115 EVERGREEN LANE
NORTH (05-02-86)
WHEREAS, Lynn Robertson and William Hardie have requested approval of a front yard
variance in order to construct a 6 foot high fence which would replace an existing
fence in the required front yard where the Ordinance standard is 3 feet; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for
Lynn Robertson and William Hardie, for a variance to allow a 6 foot high fence at a 20
foot setback on property located at 1115 Evergreen Lane North for the following
reasons:
1. The variance criteria have been met.
2. No other variances are granted or implied by this action.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by ---------
Commissioner -Mulatto-------------- --, and upon vote being taken thereon, the --------
following
e--------
0 ow ng vote n favor thereof :- airman-Marofsky, Commissioners-@uass,- si atto,
Mellen; -Anderson and -Cornelius ------------ -------------------- I ------------------
The
-------------
The following voted against or abstained: -None---- ---------
---Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopt;
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular meeting of the Board of Zoning
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouti�, Minnesota, was held on the 13th -
day of May . 1986. The following members were present: Chairman-Marofsky,
Commissioners uass, llen, Musatto, Cornelius and Anderson
The following members were absent:Connissioner-Bigelow
Commissioner Mellen -introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. B 66-12
DENYING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR GARY PETERSON, 12115 26TH AVENUE NORTH (05-05-86)
WHEREAS, Gary Peterson has requested approval of a 3 foot encroachment and a 2 foot
encroachment into the Ordinance side yard setback of 10 feet in order to construct a 35
foot x 45 foot home; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does deny the request for
Gary Peterson, for a 3 foot variance and a 2 foot variance to allow a 7 foot and 8 foot
side yard setbacks in order to construct a new home on property located at 12115 26th
Avenue North for the following reasons:
1. The variance criteria have not been met.
2. A narrower structure could be developed within the Ordinance standards.
3. The Ordinance standards of 10 feet were designed for substandard lots such as
this one, and to vary from the standard would set an undue precedent.
The notion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Musatto , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following vote n favor thereof airman Marofsky, Commissioners Mellen,ski atto,
Anderson and Cornelius
The following voted against or abstained: Conme ss onerQuass
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular meeting of the Board of Zoning
Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymout , nnesota, was held on the 13th --
day of -May - 1986. The following members were present: Chairman -Ma—ro-TS-IFFT
Comniss owners- uass;- llen;-Musatto;-Cornelius-and-Anderson--------------------------
------------------------ The following members were a sent:- ommss oner-
Bigelow
Commissioner -@sass- - - - -- -- ---introduced the following Resolution and moved its
a opt on:
RESOLUTION NO. B 86-13
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR SCOTT LINNELL, 9960 29TH AVENUE NORTH (05-03-86)
WHEREAS, Scott Linnell has requested approval of a continuation of an 8.5 ft.
encroachment into the Ordinance side yard setback of 10 feet and a continuation of a 14
foot encroachment into the Ordinance rear yard setback of 25 feet in order to construct
a second story onto his existing home; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for
Scott Linnell, for a 8.5 ft. variance to allow a 1.5 ft. side yard setback and a 24
foot variance in order to allow for an 11 foot rear yard setback for property located
at 9960 29th Avenue North for the following reasons:
1. The variance criteria have been met.
2. No other variances are granted or implied by this action.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by------------
-Commissioner-Musatto----------------- and upon vote being taken thereon, tie --------
following
-------
0 ow ng voted In favor t ereo : airman-Marofsky; - Commissioners -@uass; - is tto;
Anderson -and -Cornelius ----------------------------------------------------------------
The following voted against or abstained:Commfss oner- en -------------------------
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and a opte .
THIRTY-THIRD MLC OPERATING COMMITTEE ME
Thursday, May 22, 1986
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Edina City Hall
MINUTES
The Thirty -Third MLC Operating Committee Meeting was called to order at
9:10 a.m. by Tom Hedges, the MLC Vice Chair.
Members Present: Jim Andre, Roseville; Linda Barton, Burnsville;
Gary Dickson, Shoreview; Tom Hedges, Eagan; Dick Henneberger,
Brooklyn Park; Carl Jullie, Eden Prairie; Jim Lacina, Woodbury;
Don Lais, Maplewood; John Pidgeon, Bloomington; Doug Reeder,
Maple Grove; and Ken Rosland, Edina.
Also Present: Rich Forschler, Bob Renner and Deb Luebke from Larkin,
Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren.
Absent: Jim Miller, Minnetonka;. Mark Sather, White Bear Lake;
Bob Schaefer, Inver Grove Heights;and Jim Willis, Plymouth.
A motion was made by Henneberger and seconded by Lacina to approve
the minutes from the previous 14LC Operating Committee Meeting. The
motion passed unanimously.
Dickson gave the Treasurer's Report. Jullie made a motion to approve
the report which was seconded by Henneberger and was passed unanimously.
Renner opened the discussion on the Haynes letter which solicited-MLC's,
input and recommendations regarding. local government aid (LGA) and-,propert;�
tax. In response to this letter the MLC Operating Committee decided -to
call a meeting of the Local Government Finance Subcommittee to further
discuss this matter and formulate a statement to be submitted to Haynes
prior to May 31. The Subcommittee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 27
at 2:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Park City Hall. The Subcommittee members are:
Barton, Dickson, Hedges, Henneberger, Milker, Pidgeon, Sather and Willis.`
Other interested Operating Committee members are welcome to attend.
Renner briefly discussed LGA amounts if the 1983 formula had remained in
effect. A computer printout developed by House Research comparing 1986
and 1987 LGA amounts under the new formula versus the 1983 formula will
be sent to the Operating Committee.
Renner reported on tax increment finance (TIF) changes, summarizing a
luncheon meeting he had attended where Senator Larry Pogemiller and
Representative Bill Schreiber had addressed potential revisions of TIF
during 1987. Pogemiller said the Senate planned to recodify all statutes
relating to local government development including HRAs, IDBS, TIFs, etc.
Schreiber said that in the future the emphasis must be on redevelopment
rather than economic development. Schreiber said the House will tighten
up TIF laws to eliminate some abuses that are occurring today.
The Nominating Subcommittee's recommendations were presented to the
Operating Committee by Henneberger. The Subcommittee recommended that
Willis be nominated for the position of Vice Chair. Henneberger also
made a motion that the Secretary/Treasurer serve a two-year term and
that Dickson remain MLC's Secretary/Treasurer for an additional year.
This motion was seconded by Reeder and was passed unanimously. This
recommendation will be presented at the Annual Board Meeting in July.
33rd MLC Operating Committee Meeting Minutes
May 22, 1986
Page 2
Forschler gave the report on the meetings held with the Cities of
Minneapolis and St. Paul. Pidgeon, Forschler and Renner met with
Lyle Schwartzkopf, Duke Addicks and Bill Bernhardt from Minneapolis.
The representatives from Minneapolis were very receptive to working
together with the MLC on certain issues even though they recognized
that there were some differences on certain financial issues.
Hedges, Lacina, Willis and Forschler met with Maureen Warren,
Diane Lynch, Pat Connelly and an intern from St. Paul. The repre-
sentatives from St. Paul were also receptive, but suggested that
further discussions be held after the November elections when we
know who the Governor will be. Minneapolis representatives felt
it was important to get the message out that the state is already
redistributing income from the metropolitan to the rural areas and
that a statewide fiscal disparities program really isn't needed.
It was felt that a new fiscal disparities formula should be proposed
and that we should work together on this effort.
Renner reported on the municipal organizations meeting that was held at
the League of Minnesota Cities' office on May 12. An attempt was made
to coordinate the research on issues of mutual interest to all municipal
groups, however, no consensus was reached. One issue that was raised
at this meeting was 1000 state funding for K-12 education. The two
gubernatorial candidates supporting this concept are Perpich and Jennings.
The Operating Committee was very concerned and interested in this issue
and Larkin, Hoffman agreed to supply additional material on this topic
for the June Operating Committee.
Most MLC member cities plan bo attend the League of Minnesota Cities'
Convention June 17-20 in Duluth. The MLC lobbyists also plan to attend.
Barton presented the Seminar Subcommittee report. The suggested topic
was local/state fiscal relations,and to possibly include discussion of
the recently proposed K-12 education funding plan which was mentioned
earlier in the Operating Committee Meeting. It was suggested that the
conference open with a panel of experts, afterwards dividing the par-
ticipants into small groups with assigned seating and group leaders.
After these roundtable discussions the groups would report back to the
conference as a whole and finally conclude the conference with a dinner
speaker who would also act as a facilitator throughout the conference.
The conference should include MLC elected officials, MLC Legislative
Delegation, state officials, opinion leaders and other organizations.
The recommendations from the Subcommittee were generally agreed upon.
Rosland recommended that the purpose of"the Seminar be to expand MLC's
role in policy formulation. The date of the Conference was scheduled
for Thursday, October 9 at 3:00-7:00 p.m. to be followed by a dinner.
Larkin, Hoffman agreed to supply the Operating Committee with additional
background information that could be used to inform MLC city councilmembers
prior to the event.
MLC city elections will be reported in the June issue of Update. Other
topics to be included in this issue were the Seminar and Mayor Lindau
joining the gubernatorial race.
The June Operating Committee Meeting was scheduled for Thursday, June 26
at the Edina City Hall at 9:00-11:00 a.m. The MLC Operating Committee
was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION FUND
May 21, 1986
Assets
Cash and Investments
Accounts Receivable
City of Bloamington
TOTAL ASSETS
Liabilities and Fund Balance
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
None
$109,701.31
12,000.00
$121,701.31
$ 0.00
0.00
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Fund Balance - May 21, 1986 $121,701.31
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $121,701.31
STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1986 - MAY 21, 1986
REVENUE - CITY CONTRIBUTIONS:
Maplewood
$ 8,493.00
Burnsville
12,000.00
Shoreview
6,342.00
Woodbury
4,056.00
Roseville
10,581.00
White Bear Lake
6,804.00
Plymouth
11,682.00
Minnetonka
12,000.00
Fagan
9,033.00
Maple Grove
8,337.00
Eden Prairie
7,218.00
Edina
12,000.00
Brooklyn Park
12,000.00
Inver Grove Heights
5,682.00
Total City Contributions
$126,228.00
$126,228.00
MLC Financial Statements
May 21, 1986
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Media Services,
Inc.
Larkin, Hoffman,
Daly &
Lindgren
Radisson Inn Plymouth
Media Services,
Inc.
Larkin, Hoffman,
Daly &
Lindgren
Larkin, Hoffman,
Daly &
Lindgren
Media Services,
Inc.
Media Services,
Inc.
Larkin, Hoffman,
Daly &
Lindgren
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures
Fund Balance - January 1, 1986
Fund Balance - May 21, 1986
$ 516.11
10,518.56
178.13
504.84
11,970.84
10,750.00
500.00
507.25
14,377.79
$ 49,823.52
$ 76,404.48
45,296.83
$121,701.31
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MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING,
OF t
THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY 1� • ''' �.: ; i.;'
April 16, 1986
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the quarterly
meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the Ambassador
Motor Hotel in the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Wednes-
day, April 16, 1986, commencing at 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, Graydon Boeck.
2. ROLL CALL: Upon roll call, attendance was found to be
as follows:
Bloomington
Brooklyn Park
Columbia Heights
Edina
Hastings
Hopkins
Lauderdale
Maplewood
Minnetonka
New Brighton
North St. Paul
Osseo
Plymouth
Richfield
Roseville
Savage
Shoreview
John G. Pidgeon
Graydon R. Boeck
Bruce Nawrocki
Edward Carlson
John Wallin
J.N. Dalen
Gary E. Brown
John J. Strojan
Nora Gille
Don Lais
Donald Asmus
Robert DeGhetto
Henry Sinda
Glen Anderson
Catherine Goth
Frederick Moore
Don Hassenstab
Charles Honchell
Mark H. McNeill
David P. McGraw
Also present were Bill Craig, City Manager for West St. Paul, and
SRA attorneys, Clayton LeFevere and Glenn Purdue.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the meeting of
January 15, 1985, were presented for approval. It was noted that
Mr. McGraw's name was misspelled. It was moved by Mr. Brown,
seconded by Mr. Moore that the Minutes be approved. Carried
unanimously.
4. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Wallin gave the Treasurer's
Report, a copy of which is attached to the Minutes. He noted
that the total contributions received from cities supporting the
1985 NSP Electric Case is $33,778.65. The total billed to
supporting cities is $34,705.
5. CLAIMS: The following claims were presented by
Mr. Wallin:.
1) LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz for
legal services through March 31, 1986:
Fees and Disbursements
1985 NSP Rate Case: Fees $10,100.00
Disb. 2,754.55
MPUC Legislation: Fees 2,437.50
Disb. 13.20
Intrastate Access: Fees 1,706.25
Disb. 203.63
Electric Franchise: Fees 131.25
General: Fees 10,986.25
Disb. 252.90
2) For NSP 1985 Rate Case:
Dahlen & Hoedeman Fees $14,958.00
Dahlen & Hoedeman Disb. 179.00
3) Board of Water Commissioners $ 7,500.00
It was moved by Mr. Lais, seconded by Mr. Honchell that the
Treasurer's Report be accepted and that the claims be paid as
submitted. Motion was approved unanimously.
6. COMMUNICATIONS: The Chairman reported that Counsel had
prepared letters to those metropolitan area cities which were
supporting the SRA Electric Case, but which are not members,
inviting them to become members with a waiver of their first year
dues. He welcomed Mr. Craig, representing the City of West St.
Paul, which has agreed to contribute $926.35 to the NSP Electric
Case. The other cities invited to become members of the SRA
through their contributions to the rate case are:
Crystal
Forest Lake
Mahtomedi
Maple Grove
Oakdale
Tonka Bay
7. RESOLUTION HONORING J.N. DALEN: Chairman called on
Mr. LeFevere, who gave an extensive history of the work of the
SRA and its predecessors. He noted that of those present at the
meeting, Mayor Bruce Nawrocki and former secretary -treasurer,
J.N. Dalen, were on the original SRA Board of Directors in 1962.
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In 1965, Mr. Dalen became Assistant Treasurer, while Mr. Nawrocki
was Treasurer. In 1966, Mr. Dalen became treasurer of the SRA
and served continuously until the 1986 annual meeting. The Board
recognized Mr. Dalen's contribution of 23 years of Board member-
ship and 21 years as an officer. On behalf of the Board,
Mr. LeFevere presented Mr. Dalen with a plaque which read as
follows:
J.N. DALEN
In Honor of Twenty -Three Years of Service to
the Suburban Rate Authority as a Member of
its Board of Directors and for Twenty -One
Years as an Officer of the Board, RESOLVED:
That J.N. Dalen be Awarded the Title
PRODIGIOUS SECRETARY -TREASURER EMERITUS
Said Title to be held in perpetuity.
Given by the Board of Directors
of the
Suburban Rate Authority
April 1986
The Board congratulated Mr. Dalen for his unswerving dedication
to the work of the organization. Mr. LeFevere noted that he
could recall only two meetings which Mr. Dalen had missed during
the 23 years. Mr. Dalen will continue as the alternate director
from the City of Edina.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Northwestern Bell Access Charge Case. Mr. Purdue
reported that the Public Utiities Commission had denied North-
western Bell's request to impose a monthly access charge on all
Bell customers. The company had proposed an access charge of
approximately $2.00 per month per customer, and had scaled the
charge according to the -ratios between the tiers in the tier
system. SRA argued that there should be no access charge and
secondly, that if there were an access charge, it should be a
flat rate across the metro area. The Administrative Law Judge
recommended an access charge but agreed with the SRA that the
tier system should not be used. The Commission determined there
should be no access charge and the case appears to be closed.
Uniform Electric Franchise. Mr. Purdue reported that
discussions with NSP are continuing and that he expects a Uniform
Franchise will be presented to the Board for approval at its July
meeting. A committee consisting of Fred Moore, Graydon Boeck and
Fran Hoffman (Public Works Director for Edina) and counsel are
working on the franchise.
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Legislation Regarding MPUC. Mr. Purdue distributed a
memorandum regarding MPUC legislation. He reported that he
appeared before the Senate and House committees which considered
the various bills and that the appearances resulted in several
favorable changes.
1985 NSP Electric General Rate Case. Mr. Purdue then
reported on the progress in the 1985 rate case. He reported that
a memorandum report had been sent to the non-member cities which
contributed to the SRA effort. A copy of the memorandum is
attached to the Minutes. He then reported that the Administra-
tive Law Judge has issued the first part of his recommendations
to the Commission and that the second part of his report will be
made by April 22. The case will now go to the full Commission
for decision, following briefing to the Commission by the par-
ties, and oral argument on May 12. He reported that the Adminis-
trative Law Judge had not agreed with SRA concerning the fuel
inventory issue and amortization of the conservation expenditure
costs, but that several other issues on which SRA took a position
had been recommended favorably. He expressed optimism that the
Commission would overrule the Law Judge on the fuel issue. The
Commission's order will be issued by approximately May 31.
MWCC Rate -Structure Legislation
Mr. Boeck reported on the status of the legislation to
implement the recommendations of the MWCC rate structure task
force. Several areas were addressed in the recent session and no
violence appears to have been done to the work of the task force.
9. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Boeck reported that the Execu-
tive Committee had considered NSP's recent filing for an increase
in its gas utility rates. These rates affect several SRA members
in St. Paul suburbs. He reported that the Executive Committee
recommended that counsel be directed to review tha filing and
report to the Executive Committee as to whether an intervention
might be appropriate to protect the interests of those SRA
members affected. After some discussion, it WV* moved by
Mr. McGraw that counsel be directed to review the 99? gas filing
and to recommend a course of action to the Execut}ye Committee
and further that the Executive Committee be authori/,Od to act on
behalf of the Board concerning intervention. Thq Motion was
seconded by Mr. Sinda. After additional discussiorfii it carried
unanimously.
Mr. Boeck and counsel then presented a propos64 1987 budget.
Chairman Boeck reported that the Executive Committ-qq had consid-
ered the budget and had recommended several modifif%ations to the
draft. Mr. Purdue also reported on the proposal. After discus-
sion, it was moved by Mr. Lais, seconded by Mr. N&Wrocki that the
1987 assessment be placed at $350 per vote and that the draft
budget be forwarded to members in accordance with the By -Laws.
The Motion carried unanimously.
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10. ADJOURNMENT: The Chairman reported that was no other
business to come before the meeting. Mr. Brown moved to adjourn.
The Motion was seconded by Ms. Goth and was carried unanimously.
Attest:
Chairman
Secretary
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April 16, 1986
Proposed 1987 Suburban Rate Authority Budget
1986
Assets:
Cash and Investments (3/31/86)
Receivables (Assessments)
Interest Income
Less Adjustment (uncollected assessments)
TOTAL
Anticipated 1986 Expenses:
1985 NSP Electric Case $ 29,900
SRA Uniform Electric Franchise 2,500
Intrastate Access Charge (NW Bell) 1,910
MPUC Legislation 2,450
General (Fees and Disbursements) 11,600
Contribution to Municipal Pumping Rate Case 7,500
MWCC, Miscellaneous 60,000
80,310
18,820
2,400
(5,000)
$ 96,530
TOTAL $ 61,950
Anticipated Year -End Position $ 34,580
1987
Assets:
Carryover $ 34,580
Membership Assessment (@ ;350/vote)* 54,950
TOTAL $ 89,530
Expenses:
General Matters - Fees $ 13,000
General Matters - Disbursements 3,600
1987 NSP •:lectric Rate Case (Fall 1987) 10,000
1987 Northwestern Bell (Tier System) 10,000
MPUC Legislation 1,500
MWCC, Other Projects 10,000
Gas Utility Rate Cases 10,000
Contingency Fund 41430
;(62,530)
Reserve: 27,000
*1984 Assessment was $245.40 per vote
1985 Assessment was $368.10 per vote
1986 Assessment was $200.00 per vote
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN CASH BALANCE
SAINT LOUIS PARR, MINNESOTA
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1986
Balance at January 1 1986
Additions
Interest income $ 537.71
Sale of investments 14,462.29
Special Assessments - 1986 - See Schedule
attached for details 17,000.00
Special Assessments - NSP Rate Case 27,794.55
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$ 10,321.66
59,794.55
$ 70,116.21
Deductions:
Accounts payable:
LeFevery, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien
and Drawz $ 14,473.23
Dahlen and Hoedeman & Co. 26,669.00
Dinner - guests 30.00 41,172.23
Balance at December 31, 1985 = $ 28,943.98
Note A:
The breakdown of legal costs are as follows:
General $ 21688.91
Metropolitan Waste Control 225.75
SRA Electric Franchise 343.75
Northwestern Bell 3,744.34
Northern States Power 7,470.48
$ 14,473.23
INVESTMENTS
U.S. Treasury Bills-Discount-Aug.7, 1986 13,981.00
U.S. Treasury Bills -Discount -Sept. 4, 1986 37,389.19
COST $ 51,370.19
FACE VALUE $ 55,000.00
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
STATUS OF ASSESSMENTS RECEIVABLE
SAINT LOUIS PARR, MINNESOTA
As of December 31, 1985
BALANCE
VOTES ASSESSMENT PAID DUE
Bloomington
17
3400.00
1700.00
1700.00
Brooklyn Center
7
1400.00
0.00
1400.00
Brooklyn Park
9
1800.00
1800.00
0.00
Burnsville
8
1600.00
800.00
800.00
Champlin
2
400.00
0.00
400.00
Circle Pines
1
200.00
200.00
0.00
Columbia Heights
5
1000.00
500.00
500.00
Deephaven
1
200.00
100.00
100.00
Eden Prairie
4
800.00
400.00
400.00
Edina
10
2000.00
1000.00
1000.00
Fridley
7
1400.00
1400.00
0.00
Greenwood
1
200.00
100.00
100.00
Hasting
3
600.00
300.00
300.00
Hopkins
4
800.00
400.00
400.00
Lauderdale
1
200.00
100.00
100.00
Maple Plain
1
200.00
200.00
0.00
Maplewood
6
1200.00
0.00
1200.00
Minnetonka
8
1600.00
1600.00
0.00
Minnetrista
1
200.00
100.00
100.00
New Brighton
5
1000.00
1000.00
0.00
North St. Paul
3
600.00
600.00
0.00
Orono
2
400.00
200.00
200.00
Osseo
1
200.00
200.00
0.00
Plymouth
7
1400.00
0.00
1400.00
Richfield
8
1600.00
800.00
800.00
Robbinsdale
3
600.00
600.00
0.00
Roseville
8
1600.00
1600.00
0.00
Shakopee
2
400.00
400.00
0.00
Shoreview
4
800.00
400.00
400.00
Savage
2
400.00
200.00
200.00
Spring Park
1
200.00
100.00
100.00
St. Louis Park
9
1800.00
0.00
1800.00
Vadnais Heights
2
400.00
0.00
400.00
Victoria
1
200.00
0.00
200.00
Wayzata
1
200.00
200.00
0.00
Woodland
1
200.00
0.00
200.00
$ 31200.00 $ 17000.00 $ 14200.00
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS - NON MEMBERS
NORTHERN STATES POWER - RATE CASE
For three Months Ended March 31, 1986
City of Maple Grove
City of St. Paul
City of Sartell
City of Forest Lake
City of Waite Park
City of Mahtomedi
Saint Paul Public Schools
TOTAL
TOTAL COLLECTED TO DATE
OWING 1985 ASSESSMENT
City of Brooklyn Center
City of Vadnais Heights
City of Woodland
$ 1,026.25
20,000.00
171.35
229.80
174.60
192.55
6,000.00
$ 27,794.55
$ 33,778.65
$ 2,576.70
736.20
368.10
$ 3,681.00
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District 281 Community Education and Services RfcF��-r
Compliance Meeting k4y
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Thursday, May 8, 1986 �., Utr jj;rijrLr
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
Cedar Room
Present: Tom Aaker, Crystal; Mary Anderson, Golden Valley;
William Bergquist, District 281; Erik Blank,
Plymouth; David Crain, Plymouth; Dan Donahue, New
Hope; Helaine Freeman, CES Advisory Council; Betty
Herbes, Crystal; Ryan Schroeder, Robbinsdale;
Carroll Vomhof, District 281; Dawn Wanous, CES
Advisory Council
The meeting was called to order at 4 p.m. by Mr. William
Bergquist in the chair. Mr. Bergquist advised those in
attendance that two school board members would not run for
re-election May 20. Consequently, the outcome of the
elections may have an impact on all seven communities.
Each member in attendance introduced himself/herself to the
others.
A video tape giving an overview of the programs provided by
District 281 Community Education and Services was shown.
In response to a question as to how the district identifies
needs in the community, Dr. Vomhof, director of community
education and services, replied that they are in the process
of using a consultant to do a needs assessment. The approach
is to identify needs rather than develop programs in the
hopes that the need may be there.
There was discussion of community education's funding.
They have been using up their reserve in the last three to
four years and after 1986-87 there will be a zero reserve in
community education's budget. Staff have been cut from some
programs to help balance the budget but no programs have been
cut completely. Phase 3 of strategic planning is in process
and it is hoped that the process will show where community
education will be going in the future. This last year the
state allowed the district to levy for early childhood family
education. State aid for the handicapped program this year
is $12,500 which is matched by a levy of $12,500. For
1986/87 the maximum of $25,000 will probably be levied and
this will be matched by $25,000 from the state. $5.35 is the
amount which may be levied for the general community
education levy. Adult basic continuing education and the GED
program is a new levy. For the 1987/88 school year,
one-tenth mill, approximately $65,000, may be levied for
adult basic education. For parenting Community Education
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Compliance Meeting
May 8, 1986
Page 2
classes, $349,000 was levied for 1986-87. The total of all
levies for 1985-86 for community education is $1,174,000, of
which almost $325,000 is for summer school.
It was reported that community education has a good working
relationship with Courage Center and with Trevilla.
Correction: At the Government Advisory Council meeting held
April 10, 1986, Dr. Vomhof stated that a significant number
of children were excluded from Adventure Club because their
parents could not afford the fees. While this is true of the
Creative Play program, only one or two children could not
attend Adventure Club because they did not fall under any of
the guidelines through which the fees could be paid.
Mr. Bergquist reported on communications with the City of
Robbinsdale concerning the Robbinsdale Junior High and the
Robbinsdale Senior High School buildings and the city's
suggestion that committees should meet to discuss moving the
programs from the junior high building to the senior high and
selling the junior high. The school board at this stage
would prefer that the entire board meet with the entire city
council and an invitation to this effect will again be
extended to the City of Robbinsdale.
Mr. Ryan Schroeder, representing the City of Robbinsdale,
stated that two recent attempts to sell the senior high
building have been turned down at the planning commission
level and the city would like to see two committees meet to
find out what is realistic. They feel that more could be
accomplished in this way than if both council and board meet
in a public forum.
Mr. Bergquist's concern is that a process be established
which is fair to both groups. The question is complex and
selling the junior high would have ramifications for many
programs.
Mrs. Mary Anderson, Mayor of Golden Valley, asked about
whether the board had considered the tax increment financing
issue. Mr. Bergquist replied that the board has not had a
thorough discussion of this subject; it has not been a
problem for the district and the business office has a close
understanding with the communities to levy for some time.
In reply to a question regarding a gubernatorial candidate's
wish to have education financed at the state level, Mr.
Bergquist stated that he does not believe that it can happen
as traditionally education has been financed through property
Community Education Compliance Meeting
May 8, 1986
Page 3
taxes and there would be too much opposition to changing
that.
Mr. Eric Blank, representing Plymouth, thanked the district
for the use of its facilities and for the cooperation of the
community education and facilities department.
Dr. Vomhof thanked Mr. Dan Donohue for calling the district's
attention to and including the costs of street improvements
in the lease with Osseo for Sunny Hollow Elementary school.
Mr. Bergquist congratulated the City of Brooklyn Center for
receiving the All American City award.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 1986 - 7:30 AM
Brooklyn Park Studio
The regular monthly meeting of the NWSCCC was held on Feb. 20,
1586 and was called to order by Chairman Irving.
Commissioners present: Jack Umland, Erick Engh (Brooklyn Park) ;
Tom Aaker, Jack. Irving (Crystal) ; Ray Stockman (Golden Valley);
Lee Mehrkens (Maple Grove); Mary Gwin-Lenth, Dan Donahue (New
Hope); Richard Settler, Lawrence Sulliven (Osseo); Virgil
Schneider, James Willis (Plymouth) ; Bill Blonigan, Walter Fehst
(Robbinsdale).
Commissioners absent: William Hawes, Gerald Splinter (Brooklyn
Center); Jeff Sweet (Golden Valley); Joyce LeClaire (Maple
Grove) .
Associate members present: Gary Nunn (School District :::84); Bill
Shragg (School District 275).
Staff present: Greg Moore (Executive Director); John Gibbs
(Commission Attorney).
Others present: John Eddy, Cathy Wilary.
Chairman Irving introduced two new Commissioners ---Erick Engh
representing Brooklyn Park and Lee Mehrkens representing Maple
Grove.
egenda Item II - Consent Items
It was moved and seconded to approve the consent items as
fellows: the minutes from the Jan. 16, 1586 meeting, the
attorney's bill in the amount of $804.65, and the list of ex-
penses and disbursements. Motion carried.
Auerida Item III,1 - Nenotiatin❑ Committee Report
Commissioner Willis, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, in-
formed the Commission that the committee has met with company
representatives but that there is not much progress to report.
He said that the Executive Director and Commission Attorney have
been consulting with the company and a revised counter -proposal
was received from the company. The committee has reviewed this
proposal and has advised that it is not acceptable. Commissioner
Willis said that the company has been asked to submit another
proposal that is more responsive to the Commission's position in
this matter, and if we do not receive this shortly, the committee
will have little option but to recommend to the Commission that
ether measures be taken to enforce the provisions of the
Franchise.
Commissioners Blonigan said that since ane of the members of the
Negotiating Committee had resigned, he felt it would be in the
best interest to appoint another Commissioner to that committee.
Chairman Irving agreed and asked if there was a volunter, other-
wise he would appoint someone.
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Anenda Item III.Q - Consideration of staff recommendation regard-
i_no 1986 construction
The Executive Director reported that in an attempt to avoid
schedule conflicts and to provide information to individual
cities and to the Commission, a plan had been drafted regarding
198S construction plans. He said that this plan consisted of the
following: 1) that company representatives meet with each city
individually and develop a specific plan for that city for 1986
construction; and 2) these individual plans be rep=orted back to
the Commission and be adopted by the Commission. He said that
this then would became the 1986 construction schedule, and the
company would be assured of finding those areas which meet the 35
Homes. per mile formula, the cities will be involved in the con-
struction process, and the Commission will be informed of what is
being One.
Chairman Irving asked if the Company was aware of this
recommendation, and the Executive Director said that he had dis-
cussed it with John Eddy. Mr. Eddy said that the company had no
problem with this recommendation.
When asked if the city managers would be made aware of any con-
struction going on in their cities, the Executive Director
answered that company representatives will meet with city
employees and the city managers will be aware of there meetings
so that there is knowledge of what is gaming to be done in each
city.
Agenda IV - Reports
Chairman Irving asked if there were any comments on the reports.
Mr. Eddy called the attention of the Commissioners to the fact
that this is the second month in a row that no complaints have
been received by the Commission office.
Attorney Gibbs reported that no cable bills have been introduced
in this legislative session and that he had been advised that
both bodies plan to leave cable alone this session. He said that
several issues are still pending at the federal level.
At this time the Executive Director announced that groundbreaking
for the new community television center would be held at SAM and
invited the Commissioners to attend.
Discussion was held regarding premium services and what the com-
pany is doing and what they can do to increase pay service
subscribers.
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded to ad-
journ the meeting_. Motion carried.
CITY OF., PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Time Expenditure (Hours): 10
Tags Issued: 16
Verbal Warnings 2
*Vehicle traffic very heavy. Officer unable to obtain accurate number of vehicles
and speed readings. However, 6 citations were written during this assignment.
MEMO
Date:
May 27, 1986
To:
Richard J. Carizluist,
Public
Safety
Director
From:
Lieutenant Mel
Solberg
Subject:
Selective Traffic
Enforcement
Case #86-4
Five stationary
radar assignments
have been completed
in response to
the speeding
complaints on County Road #15 between Vicksburg
Lane and Carlson
Parkway.
The
results are as follows:
MPH
20/Less
20/25 26/30
31/35
36/40
41/45
46/50 66/70
May 19 - 1500 -
1700
Cars/Misc.
50
102
85
9
1 1
Trucks/Buses
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28
26
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1800
Cars/Misc.
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228
149
74
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Trucks/Buses
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1
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1700
'Cars/Misc.
30 155
130
220
25
2
Trucks/Buses
2 8
19
1
May 22 - 0700 -
0900
May 22 - 1600 -
1800
48
360
335
18
4
Cars/Misc.
1
Trucks/Buses
Summary:
Totals
Cars/Misc.
36 312
820
789
126
10 1 2094
Trucks/Buses
2 14
47
30
8
101
1.7% 14.9%
39.5%
37.3%
6.1%
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Time Expenditure (Hours): 10
Tags Issued: 16
Verbal Warnings 2
*Vehicle traffic very heavy. Officer unable to obtain accurate number of vehicles
and speed readings. However, 6 citations were written during this assignment.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 30, 1986
TO: City Manager James G. Willis
FROM: Community Development Director Blair Tremere 4_
SUBJECT INITIAL DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT SIGNS
The first City development announcement signs are to be erected by Friday, May 30,
1986. They will be at the following locations:
1. The southwest corner of Harbor Lane and Fernbrook Lane
2. The northeast corner of Campus Drive and Northwest Blvd.
3. 510 Berkshire Lane
Community Development Coordinator Sara McConn has worked closely with Public Works
Director Fred Moore and we believe the signs will be effective.
Associate Planner Al Cottingham and Sara McConn did a fine Job, in my estimation, in
designing the sign and working with Fred Moore to establish a system for assuring that
the signs are erected at the proper locations at the proper time.
We will be monitoring this during the season and will be preparing a report for the
City Council next year as to our observations as to the effectiveness of the signs.
BT/gw
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 28, 1986
TO: dames G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember
SUBJECT TRAILS/BIKE PATHS
I received a communication from Mrs. Maus on 40th Avenue over the
weekend. She was concerned that back in 1975 she already asked for a
bike path or trail on Fernbrook. We've also had Mr. Delle de Boef's
request on County Road 6, and then, of course, the County Road 15
people, and there are problems on County Road 9, and so on. Is there
any system that staff can come up with to prioritize these areas of
need in the city so that when it comes time for the Council to decide
who gets what, that we have something on paper. Another idea might be
to establish a task force to assist us in addressing all the problem
areas in the City.
Thank you.
BZ:Jm
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 28, 1986
TO: dames G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember
SUBJECT SNOWPLOWING - AREA COVERING 494 TO COUNTY ROAD 18, COUNTY ROAD 9 TO
COUNTY ROAD 10
Since this area is now quite developed, I feel it is time to look at
placing this area under the City's jurisdiction, namely City
snowplows. In the past, I have been told that possibly three
snowplows would be needed. Would it be possible to have coordination
between departments where the ice rinks could wait for a day, etc., so
some individuals could man these snowplows. The other alternative
would be, of course, to divide the City into quadrants and have the
city plows move around and put Begin and/or U.D. in another area of
the City, which I don't think is fair anyhow. Can we come up with
some solution to get this area under City snowplowing possibly next
year.
Thank you.
BZ:jm
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3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 29, 1986
TO: City Manager dames G. Willis
FROM: Community Development Director Blair Tremere
SUBJECT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT REMINDER CARD FROM COUNCILMEMBER VASILIOU: WOOD PILE AT
3130 URBANDALE
This is in response to your May 28, 1986 memo. Councilmember Vasiliou submitted a
Community Improvement Reminder Card on behalf of Mr. Gary Nunn, who lives at 18330
31st Avenue North. The Reminder Card describes the situation as "an enormous wood
pile" and the inquiry is whether it is allowed.
The City Code does not regulate wood stockpiled for domestic use in residential fire
places or other wood burning devices. The Zoning Ordinance permits accessory uses
which are incidental and secondary to the permitted use; traditionally the stockpiling
of fire wood has been viewed as such an accessory use.
I personally investigated this matter and met with the residents of 3130 Urbandale.
They are a retired couple who recently moved to this house from their former home near
Carlson Company headquarters where they lived for 38 years. New development in that
area required NSP to cut a number of mature oak and other hardwood trees. The resi-
dents decided to bring as much of the wood with them to use in the fireplace of their
new home.
They also obtained a quantity of other lumber which is piled next to the stacked logs
and which, from outside the yard, gives the appearance of debris.
The husband is cutting that lumber into small pieces which can also be stacked with
the tree logs and he hopes to complete this task in the near future.
When the cutting and stacking is complete, there will be a substantial quantity of
wood. It is being stacked on pallets and it is being held in place by metal stakes.
Both the husband and wife were sensitive to the appearance of the piled wood and they
appreciated that neighbors might be concerned with the aesthetics.
There is no intent to sell or otherwise distribute the wood. It is for use at this
location by the residents.
I advised Fire Inspector Stan Scofield of the situation and I will recheck the site.
BT/gw
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P.O. Box 2273, Fargo, ND 58108, Phone (701) 232-5266
May 17, 1986
Plymouth Police Department
Attention: Police Chief
3400 Plynouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Sir:
We had an accident in Plymouth last Wednesday, May 14th. A Ryder truck
hit our pickup and a car that we were towing, near the 494 Sinclair station.
Officer Larry Holzerland, Badge # 113, answered the call to the accident
scene. We would like to express our appreciation to him for being very helpful,
cooperative and courteous. He was a big help.
If he is a typical Plymouth policeman, the police department is a credit
to your community. Thank you !
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Sincerely,
Eldon Christianson
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 28, 1986
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director
FROM: Bob Zitur, Councilmember
SUBJECT DETECTIVE LUKE WAY
As you know, our family has been involved for some time with a problem
which ended up in court. I wish to commend Luke Way for the excellent
way he has handled this situation. His calm, collective behavior has
certainly been a great aid to our family in this very difficult
situation. I wish also to thank other Public Safety employees
involved in this case. At this time we do not know if it will be
appealed, but I wish to also add that City Attorney Jim Stromen did an
excellent Job in court representing the City.
Thank you.
BZ:Jm
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May 17, 1986
Councilmembers Crain, Sisk,
Vasiliou & Zitur
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Councilmembers:
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I was interested when my neighbor brought my attention to the
SAILOR article regarding three families "under siege" due to
the Green Oaks park as a result of the new equipment installed
last year. I was then appalled at how easily the council -
members were swayed to accommodate three families by denying
numerous families the enjoyment, learning experience and shar-
ing that has been evident each time I have taken my two young
daughters to the park.
We are half way into the month of May which means that most
older children have not yet organized their activities. It
is also my understanding that the Imperial Hills playground
is to be improved which should help to cut down on the traffic
at the Green Oaks park. Perhaps a periodic patrol of the park
by the police would help eliminate those kids that are using
foul language. Perhaps fencing might cut down on the recess
noise pollution. There have to be options -- not total elim-
ination of a playground that means so much to the many pre-
schoolers that eat that extra spoonful of cereal each morning
before departing on a very exciting adventure -- going to the
park.
Sincerely,
Marsha Beard
2315 Walnut Grove Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
P.S. When we purchased our home in Plymouth, we had no idea
that Lake Mooney would leak into our basement, no idea that
the mosquitos would drive us inside on summer days that we
would like to enjoy, but we were sure it was a good place to
raise any children we should have; a place where they could
be children and do the crazy things that children do. We
have to take the good with the bad -- no place is perfect.
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WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
213 Eliot Community Ctr., 6800 Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (612) 544-2946
Mr. James Willis
City Manager of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulavard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
May 22, 1986
As the City Manager you are probably familiar with the West Suburban Mediation Center
(WSMC). I would like to reacquaint you with the services we offer to your community.
The WSMC program began in August, 1982 as the Juvenile Offender Mediation Program
in St. Louis Park, an alternative to court for minor juvenile offenses. This successful
program was expanded to all of the West Suburban municipalities. In April, 1984 the
program again expanded to provide mediation services for a wide variety of disputes
and community conflicts.
When disputing parties contact the WSMC about a problem they have been experiencing,
the WSMC arranges for a mediation session - two impartial mediators to meet with
the parties to try to help them find some mutually acceptable solutions to their
differences and prevent any further problems or actions. Typical conflicts include
those between neighbors, acquaintances, landlords and tenants, and businesses and
consumers. When parties reach an agreement, the terms are written and signed,
with a copy provided to each party.
The potential advantages are that the service:
* is free
* is convenient
* is speedy
* is confidential
* is voluntary
We hope you will take advantage of this resource. Referrals can be handled
informally, by simply informing your constituents of the services avaliable. To
facilitate these referrals, we have enclosed brochures. More brochures can be
provided upon request. As well, the WSMC has been providing speakers for community
people who wish to learn more about the process of mediation and its application to
conflicts in their community.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you in advance for your interest and cooperation.
enc.
Sincerely,
WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
213 Eliot Community Ctr., 6800 Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (612) 544-2946
YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER USING THE MEDIATION SERVICE OF THE WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION
CENTER TO TRY TO RESOLVE YOUR DISPUTE.
The West Suburban Mediation Center arranges for a mediation session - two
impartial mediators to meet with the disputing parties to try to help them
find some mutually acceptable solutions to their differences and prevent any
further problems or action. Typical conflicts include those between neighbors,
acquaintances, landlords and tenants, and businesses and consumers. When
parties reach an agreement, the terms are written and signed, with a copy
provided to each party. Some potential advantages of mediation are:
THE SERVICE IS FREE
There is no cost to the participants. The mediation service is funded by
foundations, corporate giving programs and other private sources to provide
an inexpensive, fast and effective way to resolve many types of matters.
THE SERVICE IS CONVENIENT
Sessions are scheduled for any date and time convenient to the parties -
this includes evenings and weekends. Sessions are usually held at community
centers located close to the parties.
THE SERVICE IS SPEEDY
Sessions can be held as soon as the parties are ready. Most sessions are
scheduled within a two week period and generally last one to two hours.
Most matters are effectively resolved in one session.
MEDIATION IS CONFIDENTIAL
Only the parties involved receive the written Mediation Agreement.
THE SERVICE IS VOLUNTARY
Mediation is provided only when both parties are willing to participate.
Willingness to participates does not obligate any party to reach any
settlement. It means that the party is willing to meet in the mediation
session to TRY to reach a settlement. While most sessions result in a
settlement, any party may pursue other options if the process is not
successful.
THE MEDIATION SERVICE OF THE WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER MAY BE WORTH
A TRY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THE OPTION OR OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION,
CONTACT THE WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER AT 544-2946. MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY, 8:30AM TO 4:30PM.
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Mrs. Mrytle Eckes
12231 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mrs. Eckes:
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I am sharing it with the sponsors of
the Community Awards event as well as the Mayor and Council.
Mark touched the lives of many of us in Plymouth, as you know. His interest
and keen enthusiasm for Plymouth, particularly its history, is sorely
missed. The award presented to you posthumously in his memory and honor, is
but a small token of our appreciation for having the privilege of having
known and worked with Mark.
Thank you again for your thoughtful note.
Best regards,
sI ,.
mes G. Willis
C ty Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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May 16, 1986
Ms. JoEllen Hurr
Zoning Administrator
City of Medina
2052 County Road 24
Hamel, Minnesota 55340
Subject: Holy Name Church
Dear JoEllen:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
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As we have discussed over the telephone, Holy Name Church located on County
Road 24 within the City of Medina has an application before the City of Medina
for an expansion of the existing facilities. Sanitary sewer service and water
service is provided to this facility by the City of Plymouth in accordance with
an agreement between the two Cities. In accordance with our agreement the
additional connection must be approved by the City of Plymouth.
Attached is a memorandum dated May 9, 1986 addressed to Plymouth City Manager,
James G. Willis, concerning the proposed expansion of the Holy Name Church.
This memorandum sets forth our analysis of the proposed expansion. The City of
Plymouth approves the additional connection to our sewer and water system
subject to the following conditions:
1. The Church agrees to widen Brockton Lane to provide for a three
lane approach to County Road 24. These plans and specifications
must be submitted to the City of Plymouth, Engineering Department
for approval.
2. The Church pay to the City of Plymouth the additional sewer and
water area charges for the 10.83 acres which have not previously
been assessed. It is our understanding that the City of Medina is
requiring the entire Church parcel to be combined into one parcel.
I am also attaching a copy of a letter dated July 2, 1982 which
addresses this additional area assessment. The provisions of that
letter would still hold if the City of Medina would permit the
easterly 577 feet to be a separate parcel.
3. The Church pay to the City of Plymouth the additional sewer and
water REC charges for the additional usage of our utility system.
4. The Church pay to the City of Medina the additional SAC charges
for the proposed expansion.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Ms. JoEllen Hurr
May 16, 1986
Page Two
I have requested of Doug Cooley, a representative of the Church, a
determination from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission on the number of
SAC units the entire Church facility will generate. our records indicate that
the Church paid to the City of Plymouth eight SAC units in 1977. An additional
13 SAC units were paid to the City of Medina in 1982 when the Church property
was expanded at that time. The only REC units paid to the City of Plymouth
were with the original connection to the City Sewer System in 1977. After we
receive the determination from MWCC on the total SAC units for the total
development as it will exist after expansion we can determine the number of SAC
units which need to be paid to the City of Medina and the number of REC units
which need to be paid to the City of Plymouth.
The City of Plymouth requests that any approval granted by the City of Medina
contain these above conditions.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Enclosures
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Doug Cooley - Holy Name Church
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 9, 1986
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore; Director of Public Works
SUBJECT' Utility Service to Holy Name Church
Councilmember Maria Vasiliou noted that the Holy Name Church in Medina is proposing
an expansion. As you are aware by a joint agreement the City of Plymouth has agreed
to provide sewer and water service to this facility within the City of Medina. I
have also received telephone calls from representatives of the Church regarding
whether their expansion would have an effect on the City sewer and water system.
I was unable to obtain a rapid answer of the effect on our utility system since this
property, within the City of Medina, is not accounted for in either our sanitary
sewer or our water Distribution Comprehensive Plan. This property has been served
by Plymouth since 1977. Our Comprehensive Plans which were updated in 1979 by
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. overlooked this area which was
being served by the City at the time the plans were updated. For this reason I had
to request that Jim Olson prepare an analysis of our sanitary sewer system.
Attached is a copy of a letter which I received from Jim Olson dated May 6, 1986
stating that we have adequate capacity in our sanitary sewer and water system for
the proposed Church expansion.
The agreement between the City of Plymouth and the City of Medina entered into in
1977 provides the following:
1. Both City Councils approve the connection to the Plymouth sewer and
water system by the parcels owned by the Holy Name Church.
2. The Church is to pay the City of Plymouth assessments and area charges
for the hookup.
3. The Church is to pay to the City of Plymouth the standard monthly user
charge imposed on other Plymouth connections.
The agreement states that Plymouth is to provide service to all of the Church
property which is 28.06 acres. It did not include a limitation on the volume which
could be discharged to the City sewer system.
In 1977 10.83 acres of the Church property was considered undeveloped and they did
not pay to Plymouth the area charges for that property. They also paid to the City
our REC charges for the facilities which were located on the property at that time.
Memo: James G. Willis,
May 9, 1985
Page Two
With their proposed current expansion, they will need to pay the City of Plymouth
the additional area charges on the 10.83 acres. The City of Medina is requiring
that the entire Church property be combined into one parcel since it is needed for
their development proposal. We will also have additional REC charges to collect for
the new facilities.
The proposed expansion at the Church will involve the following:
1. Increasing the seating capacity in the main sanctuary from 750 to 1,000.
2. Expanding the existing parking lot from the present 235 spaces to 430
spaces.
3. No expansion of the school is taking place.
At the present time the Church has two parking lots, one parking lot is on the West
side of the Church and has direct access to County Road 24. The other parking lot
is on the East ,side of the Church and accesses Brockton Lane, which connects to
County Road 24. Brockton Lane is on the City limit boundary between Plymouth and
Medina. With the proposed expansion of the parking lot a driveway connection will
be constructed between the East and West parking lot. This will allow the traffic
to use either Brockton Lane or the direct connection to County Road 24 to obtain
ingress and egress out of their parking facilities.
The parking lot on the East side of their property, which only has access to
Brockton Lane, was constructed in 1982. At that time the City of Plymouth received
concerns from residents within the Greentree West Addition that the traffic would
circulate through their addition when leaving the site. Their concerns were based
on congestion which could occur at the intersection of Brockton Lane and County Road
24. If this congestion occurred, they anticipated that traffic would go through the
addition on 30th Avenue to Xanthus Lane and then access County Road 24. In
analyzing the traffic flow in 1982 it was our opinion that this would not occur. A
traffic problem has not occurred in the last four year's operation of the parking
lot.
Presently Brockton Lane is only a two lane street; one lane for Northbound traffic
and one lane for Southbound traffic. A majority of the traffic leaving the Church
parking lot turns right or Eastbound on County Road 24. There are a few vehicles
that do turn left or Westbound and these vehicles have a potential for delaying the
Eastbound traffic.
It would be my recommendation that the Church be required to widen Brockton Lane to
provide three lanes at its intersection with County Road 24; one lane would be for
Southbound traffic and the other two lanes would be for Northbound Traffic. This
would require a 36 foot wide street and the present street is 28 feet wide. The
present street is not centered within the right-of-way, but more of the pavement
exists within the City of Plymouth. I would recommend that the entire eight feet of
widening take place on the West or Medina side of the right-of-way which is adjacent
to the Church property. By widening this street it will ensure that the major
traffic movement, right turn, is not delayed by vehicles wishing to turn left.
Memo: James G. Willis,
May 9, 1986
Page Three
In summary, I cannot see a problem with the proposed expansion of the Holy Name
Church. It would be my recommendation that before the expansion be approved that
the following be required:
1. The Church agrees to widen Brockton Lane to provide for a three lane
approach to County Road 24. These plans and specifications must be
submitted to the City of Plymouth, Engineering Department, for approval.
2. The Church pay to the City of Plymouth the additional sewer and water
area charges for the 10.83 acres which have not been previously
assessed.
3. The Church pay to the City of Plymouth the additional sewer and water
REC charges for the additional useage of our utility system.
4. The Church pay to the City of Medina the additional SAC charges for the
proposed expansion.
I do have a large scale site plan of their proposed revisions if you wish to review
it.
With your concurrence, I will inform the City of Medina that they can approve the
site plan subject to the above conditions. If any additional information is needed,
please contact me.
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Attachment: Letter
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc.
2335 W. Trunk Highway 36
St. Paul, MN 55113
612.636.4600
May 6, 1986
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Engineers & Architects
Attn: Mr. Fred G. Moore
Director of Public Works
Re: Holy Name Church, Medina
Sanitary Sewer Capacity
Our File No. 70, Plan Review
Dear Fred,
The proposed expansion of Holy Name Church
the City's sewer system in the Greentree
Jeff Welter of Michaud, Cooley, Erickson
expansion involves only the church seating
be added.
Out, G. Bonestruu, P.E.
Hubert H'. Rusene, P.L.
Jweph C. AnderliA, Y.L.
Bradjurd A. Lemberg, P.E.
Richard E. Turner, P.E.
James C. Olson, P.E.
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Glenn R. Cook, P.E.
Arah A Gordon. Y.E.
Th.,,ud L huyes, P.L.
Ricnard W. foster, P.E.
Robert G. Schumcht, P.E.
Marvin L. Survalu, P.E.
Donald C. Burgardi, P.E.
Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E.
Murk A. Hanson, P.E.
Ted K. field, P.£.
Michael T Rautmann, P.E.
Robert R. Pjejjerle. P.L.
David O. LwAotu, P.E.
Thomas if'. Peterson, Y.E.
Michael C. Lynch, P.E.
Karen L. fL"illa, P.E.
James R. Maland, P.E.
Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E.
Keith A. Bachmann, P.E.
Murk R. Rolls, P.E.
Robert C. Russek, A.I.A.
Thomas E. Angus, P.E.
Scott L. Young, P.L.
Charles A. Erickson
Leo M. Pa welsky
Harlan bf. Olson
Susan M. Eberlm
in Medina will not adversely affect
West area. We understand from Mr.
Associates, Inc. that the proposed
area and that no class rooms will
The Greentree West lift station was installed in 1976. It has a design capac-
ity of 150 gallons per minute (gpm) at a TDH of 33 feet. A recent test on the
station indicates the pumps have an actual capacity of 158 gpm. We reviewed
the pumping records of the lift station for 1985. Both pumps ran a total of
1583 hours in 1985 for an average daily rate of 4.34 hours per day. This re-
sults in an average daily sewage discharge of 41,143 gals. per day.
There are 129 lots within the Greentree West ARea connected to the lift sta-
tion. Using the rate of 315 gallons per lot per day, the total flow to the
lift station, exclusive of the church, is estimated at 40,635 gals. per day or
an average rate of 28.2 gpm, When a peak flow factor of 4 is multiplied by
the average daily rate, the design flow from the single family homes is 112
gpm. The difference between the design flow from the homes and the pump ca-
pacity is the surplus or extra capacity available to the Holy Name Church in
Medina. This excess capacity is estimated at 46 gpm.
There is a reasonable correlation between the amount of sewage pumped (41,143
gpd) and the estimated design flow from the 129 lots (40,035 gpd). From this,
we can conclude that either 1) the flow from the church site is rather low or
2) the actual flow from the homes is somewhat less than the design flow used
in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. In either event, the lift station has ade-
quate capacity to handle the flow.
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30 Year
Anniversary
City of Plymouth
Plymouth, MN
Re: File No. 70, Plan Review
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May 6, 1986
There are 150 students at the church complex. The expansion of the church
will allow seating for 1000 worshipers. Both of these conditions results in
low sewage flows. The City's billing department indicated winter water sales
of 98,000 gals. for Jan. -April. This amounts to only 816 gals. per day aver-
age.
In summary, it is our opinion that the existing sewer system in Plymouth
the lift station, has adequate capacity to handle the flow from the
Holy Name Church expansion, which we believe to be only a slight increase in
total discharge.
Yours ver truly,
BONESTRO0, ROSEN , ERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
i
James C. Ols
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MICHAUD
COOLEY
ERICKSON
& Associates, Inc.
SUITE 1325 625 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH
May 7, 1986
Consulting Engineers
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55415-1698 TELEPHONE (612)339-4941
Mr. Jim Olson
Bonestroo and Associates
2335 West Highway 36
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
Re: Addition to Holy game of Jesus Church
155 County Rood 24
Medina, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter is in response to our phone conversation regarding estimated
sanitary sewage flow. As discussed, a letter was previously sent to Mr.
Sherman Goldberg, City of Plymouth's Engineer, stating the estimated
sanitary sewage flow. This amount was based on a cumulative total of
fixture units, which is a very conservative amount. A more accurate
amount would be based on the number of people at the church. At the
present time, there are 151; students who attend school and this number will
remain the some after construction. The present number of Sunday
worshipers is buu and this number will increase to IUUU after construction.
I hope this information will assist you in estimating a more realistic
sanitary sewage flow. If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
MICHAUL), COOLEY, ERICKSOl',,1
& ASSOCIATES, INC.
Jeff Welter
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cc: Sherman Goldberg, City of Plymouth
Douglas C. Cooley, MCE
PRINCIPALS ROBERT L. MICHAUD SHERMAN J. COOLEY ROBERT E. ERICKSON DEAN A. RAFFERTY MONTY L. TALBERT, JR.
MICHAUD
COOLEY
ERICKSON
& Associates, Inc,
SUITE 1325 625 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS
Mr. Sherman Goldberg
City Engineer
Plymouth City Engineer's Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Consulting Engineers
MINNESOTA 55415-1698 TELEPHONE (612)339-4941
Re: Addition to Holy Name of Jesus Church
155 County Road 24
Medina, ivlinneSOta
Dear Mr. Goldberg:
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This letter is to inform you of the upcoming construction to the above-
named project. Sanitary sewer and domestic water service are presently
provided by the City of Plymouth. With the remodeling and new addition,
the existing calculated loads will increase from 80 gpm sanitary sewer to
100 gpm and 65 gpm domestic water to 86 gpm. Reconnection to the
sanitary sewer system will be made at an existing on-site manhole
Reconnection to the domestic water will be from an on-site existing 6
11
water main.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
MICHAUD, CGGL Y, ERICKSON
C I AT li,__ & A
Donald Heckmann
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PRINCIPALS: ROBERT L. MICHAUD SHERMAN J. COOLEY ROBERT E. EMCKSON DEAN A. RAFFERTY MONTY L. TALBERT, JR.
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
July 2, 1982
Mr. Glenn Cook
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc.
2335 W. Trunk Highway 36
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
Subject: Holy Name Church
City of Medina
Dear Glenn:
This letter will confirm our telephone conversations concerning the
addition and expansions at the Holy Name Church property in the City
of Medina adjacent to Plymouth's west city limits. You had sent a
letter to me dated June 14, 1982 concerning proposed additions at
this property.
Plymouth has an agreement with the City of Medina concerning the
pro ision, of sanitary sewer and water service for this property.
This agreement was entered into in October 1977. One of the conditions
of this agreement is that Parcels 2418 and 2421 would not be assessed
for area sewer and water charges, since they were not being developed
at that time. The agreement further stated that before the two parcels
could be built on, the area charges would have to be paid at the then
existing current city rate.
As part of the proposed expansion two things are taking place with
regard to these parcels of land. The City of Medina has requested that
all parcels of land be combined into one parcel for tax purposes. Fur-
ther, it is proposed that a parking lot be located within the two
referenced parcels of land. As I stated to you on the telephone, if
all of the land is combined into one tax parcel, the City of Plymouth
will require that the area charges be paid for this remaining unassessed
parcel of ground. A compromise that I stated to you that would be
acceptable to the City of Plymouth would be the combining of the parcels
into two tax parcels. One of these parcels would be the easterly 577',
which contains the acreage for which no area assessments have been made.
If the parcels are combined in this manner, the City would not request
the payment of the area charges.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mr. Glenn Cook
July 2, 1982
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I further stated to you that, if a parking lot was constructed on this
easterly parcel of ground, this would not require the payment of the
area charges, the reason for this being that a parking lot does not benefit
from sewer and water services.
If there are any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Jolene Hurr, City of Medina
Jim Willis
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2335 It/. '/.—A .11,,A" 36
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June 14, 1982
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Attn: Mr. Fred G. Moore
Director of Public Works
Re: Holy Name Church
Our File #190-109
Dear Fred:
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Enclosed please find a copy of the sewer & water service agreement and a plat
of the Holy Name Church Property in Medina as discussed.
The Holy Name rhurrh riacireG to expand the school and the worship area which
will require the expansion of the parking lot. The City of Medina has re-
quested as a part of the development the combining of all parcels into one
parcel. The parcel combination will make it necessary for the City of Medina
to rework the sanitary sewer and water agreement. The church is concerned
that it not activate the future assessment on parcels 2418 and 2421 as indi-
cated in the agreement. The church would like to designate the east 577 feet
as a no build area which is 10.83 acres.
The City of Medina has recommended that the church construct the new parking
lot east of the existing parsonage rather than west of the school as propos-
ed. The church is again concerned that this parking lot to the east would not
activate the sewer and water agreement.
Please review the agreement and indicate if you have any problems with the
proposed changes.
Yours very truly,
BONESTR00, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Glenn R. Cook
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Arab. 4. Gordon, P.L
Ono G Bonenroo, PL.
Thumus L..'suve+, P.E.
Robert R'. Rosene, P .
Rr.hurd R', foster, P.L
Joseph C. Anderhk. P.L
Roherc G. Srhunrh4 P.L
Bradford A. Lemherg. P.L.
Afurwn L. Sunalu, PL.
Rtchurd E. Turner, P.L.
D,mald C. burgardr. P.L.
Jame+ C. Olson. P.L.
Jerq A Buurdun, PE.
Mark A. Hanson, P.L.
Ted A'. field. P. L
M.chael T. Rautnwnn, P.E.
Charles A. Erickson
Leo M. PawelsO
Harlan M. M,,n
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Enclosed please find a copy of the sewer & water service agreement and a plat
of the Holy Name Church Property in Medina as discussed.
The Holy Name rhurrh riacireG to expand the school and the worship area which
will require the expansion of the parking lot. The City of Medina has re-
quested as a part of the development the combining of all parcels into one
parcel. The parcel combination will make it necessary for the City of Medina
to rework the sanitary sewer and water agreement. The church is concerned
that it not activate the future assessment on parcels 2418 and 2421 as indi-
cated in the agreement. The church would like to designate the east 577 feet
as a no build area which is 10.83 acres.
The City of Medina has recommended that the church construct the new parking
lot east of the existing parsonage rather than west of the school as propos-
ed. The church is again concerned that this parking lot to the east would not
activate the sewer and water agreement.
Please review the agreement and indicate if you have any problems with the
proposed changes.
Yours very truly,
BONESTR00, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Glenn R. Cook
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CITY OF
May 30, 1986 PLYMOUTR
Mr. delle de Boef., President
Imperial Hills Home Owners Association
18130 - 18th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear delle:
Thank you for your letter of May 21 addressed to Mayor Schneider. Your
letter has been shared by the Mayor with the other members of the City
Council.
We are writing to the officials of the Hennepin County Department of
Transportation requesting that they consider widening out County Road 6 west
of Highway 101 to Peony Lane as you have requested. As soon as we have
heard from them with regard to this request, I will be back in touch with
you.
The installation of a segregated sidewalk/bike path would have to occur
within the existing right-of-way for County Road 6. Before we look further
Into this aspect of your request, it will be necessary for us to hear from
Hennepin County with regard to their ability and/or willingness to widen out
County Road 6 as you have requested.
Thank you for sharing your Home Owners Association's request with us.
Yours truly,
O mes G. Willis
Ci y Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
May 29, 1986
CITY C
PLYMOUTR
Herbert 0. Klossner, Director
Henn. Co. Department of Transportation
320 Washington Avenue S.
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Mr. Klossner:
The Mayor and City Council received a letter from the home owners
association of Imperial Hills requesting road improvements on County Road
6. The Imperial Hills plat lies west and north of the intersection of
County Road 6 and Highway 101. The main access to the plat is from Peony
Lane as it intersects County Road 6.
The Home Owners Association has expressed it's concern with regard to the
growing volume of traffic along County Road 6 and would like to see the road
Improved to four lanes west of Highway 101, at least to the Peony Lane's
entrance. They are particularly concerned that with the current
construction of a neighborhood shopping area, at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Highway 101 and County Road 6, additional traffic will be
utilizing County Road 6 in this area.
I would appreciate your looking into this request, advising us whether or
not it would be possible for the County to widen out the County Road as
requested by this Home Owners Association.
Yours truly,
.o
lames G. Willis
ity Manager
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cc: Mayor and City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
Virgil Schneider
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor:
May 21 1986- tg-;
The Board of Directors of the Imperial Hills Home -Owners
Association is concerned with the growing trafic on County Road
#6 between Highway #101 and Peoney Lane where two lanes become
one just before the entrance to Imperial Hills.
On the North side of County Road #6 the side-walk/bike-path from
Super -Value and the bank ends at Olive Lane and both bikers and
pedestrians must walk/bike the one block distance within the area
between the white line and the North side of County Road #6, an
extremely dangerous situation as cars turning into Imperial Hills
frequently use this part of the road as a right -turn lane giving
on-going trafic room to pass on the left.
With the opening of a shopping center on the South side of County
Road #6, which will have an entrance of Olive Lane South of
County Road #6 this problem will become even more acute with
drivers coming from the shopping center out of Olive Lane wanting
to turn into Peoney Lane.
In adition, the closing of Highway #101 later this year will
bring additional traffic to this area as Drivers will use Peoney
Lane as an alternate route.
We like to make the following suggestions:
1. The continuation of two traffic -lanes going West
from Highway #101 on County Road #6 upto Peoney Lane
with the outside lane becoming a right -turn lane
from Olive Lane into Peoney Lane.
2. The intallation of a segregated side-walk/bike-path
on the North side of County Road #6, connecting the
Peoney Lane path with the path going East from Olive
Lane towards the Bank and the school.
This very imported necessary improvement does not require major
financial outlays, it will complete the Highway #101 -County Road
#6 intersection and most definitely safe us from having some
unfortunate accidents.
Your consideration for inmediate action will be greatly
appreciated by all.
Sinrel You
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mperial Hills Home -Owners Association
May 30, 1986
Mr. Steve Craig
Evans Financial Corporation
6917 Collins Avenue
Suite 1415
P.O. Drawer K
Miami Beach, F1 33141
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
RE: 5005 FORESTVIEW LANE IN PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
Dear Mr. Craig:
This letter is in regards to a recent complaint I received concerning the condition
of the above referenced property. The nature of the complaint concerned the growth of
weeds around the property and that children were gaining access to the dwelling
through the front door.
On Wednesday, May 28, 1986 I performed a site inspection of this property and did not
notice any door or window openings which were unsecured. 1 did notice, however, that
the yard area has not been maintained for quite some time and that weed and tall
grasses are growing on the site. There is also evidence of mold developing on the
baseboard and sheetrocked walls of the basement area. It also appears as though there
may be moisture infiltration on some of the basement window units.
It is my understanding, based on previous conversations with you, that your firm was
planning to upgrade this property by making physical improvements to the home. To
this date no apparent effort has been taken.
On Thursday, May 29, 1986, I spoke with Mr. George Blomster who is the regional land
management director in this area for your office. He informed me that steps have been
taken to commence with such work, and that your firm has awarded a contract to Nasset
Construction. I spoke with Mr. Paul Nasset and he informed me that he has not
received any payment to begin such work.
I would appreciate your cooperation and assistance to expedite this process in order
to eliminate the potential nuisance this may cause. Please contact me at 559-2800
should you have any questions or if I may be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
cc: File
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800