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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 20, 1986
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL/STAFF DINNER MEETING -- Monday, June 23, 6:00 p.m.
The Council will meet with Pi lic Works staff in the City Council
conference room.
2. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, June 23, 7:30 p.m. Special City
Council meeting In t e Council Chambers.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m. The Planning
Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda
attached. (M-3)
4. REVISED JULY CALENDAR -- A copy of a revised July meeting calendar
is attached reflecting the change of meeting date for the HRA from
July 7 to July 14. (M-4)
5. CITY EMPLOYEE PICNIC -- The sixth annual City Employee Picnic will
be held Tuesday, July 15 at the French Regional Park beginning at
4:30 p.m. Dinner will begin being served at 5:30 p.m., with a $1.00
per adult charge at the buffet line. Please let Laurie know by
Thursday, July 3 if you will be attending, how many will be attend-
ing from your family, and the ages of the children attending.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. PLYMOUTH METROLINK SERVICE REVISION -- As the Council is aware, we
have advised the Regional raps t Board of our plan to revise
Plymouth Metrolink and Medicine Lake Lines mid-day service levels to
become eligible to the 1.5 property tax levy for transit services.
Accordingly, a letter was sent to Elliott Perovich in April advising
him of the specific routes to be revised. Subsequently, on June 2,
Plymouth Metrolink routes were revised and, on June 30, Medicine
Lake Lines revisions will become effective. The Regional Transit
Board has neither approved or denied our request. Instead, they
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June 20, 1986
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have asked for an explanation of the process which was used to
implement the service revisions. Attached is a letter from Frank
Boyles to Mark Ryan, Project Manager with the Regional Transit
Board, explaining the steps which were used to revise service for
Plymouth Metrolink. The Board is concerned that riders were given
adequate advance notice of revisions. We are hopeful that this
letter will satisfy the Regional Transit Board and that they will
provide us with formal notification that they approve the service
revisions and a 1.5 mill levy for 1987. (I-1)
2. ALPHA HUMAN SERVICES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION -- On June
13, the Planning epartment accepted a Site Plan and Conditional Use
Permit application from the Alpha Human Services, Inc. The
petitioner's request is to operate an adult community corrections
facility for 48 adult male felons in residence. Out-patient
counseling and programming is also provided by the Alpha Services
Industries, Inc. The petitioner's information submitted with the
application states that their services specialize in the treatment
of those who have sexual behavior problems.
The site is zoned R-3 and is located west of South Shore Drive, at
the boundary of the City of Medicine Lake. A location map is
attached.
Alpha Human Services has operated Alpha House in Minneapolis at 2712
Fremont Avenue South since January 1973. They are proposing to
locate a new facility in Plymouth. Attached is a letter from
Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser in which he reviews his City's past
experience with Alpha House and further encourages the City of
Plymouth to approve the necessary permits.
The application materials were distributed to the staff review
committee on Tuesday, June 17. After preliminary review of the
application materials, staff has identified several deficiencies
with respect to responding to the Ordinance minimum development
standards. The application will be scheduled for a public hearing
and Planning Commission review once the materials are found to be in
order. (I-2)
3. MAYOR'S MEMORANDUM -- Attached is a memorandum from Mayor Schneider
to City Councilmen ers on suggestions he received from his meetings
with individual Councilmembers. (I-3)
4. DOG COMPLAINT - 6TH & ORCHID LANE -- In response to comments made at
the May 12 Town Meeting regar ng dogs running at large in the
vicinity of 6th Avenue and Orchid Lane, the Public Safety Department
conducted a surveillance patrol of the area from May 14 through dune
15. During this period, a total of thirteen patrols were made by
Community Service Officers. A copy of their report is attached
which indicates that no were dogs found running at large during this
time period. (I-4)
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June 20, 1986
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5. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT REMINDER CARDS -- The following City staff
responses to Community Improvement Cards submitted by Council
members are attached:
a. Glass in cul-de-sac at 48th Circle & 48th Avenue - Bob Zitur
(I -5a)
b. Yard drainage problem - Maria Vasiliou (I -5b)
c. Repair of basketball backstop at Shiloh Park - Bob Zitur (I -5c)
d. Deer complaint from Marion Bauer, 11010 County Road 15 - Bob
Zitur (I -5d)
e. Weeds and high grass on City boulevard at Larch Lane - Bob Zitur
(I -5e)
f. Clogged storm sewer pipe - Swan Lake development - Virgil
Schneider (I -5f)
g. Riding of horses on bike path between 22nd Avenue and 24th
Avenue - Jerry Sisk (I -5g)
h. Vandalism of "no parking" signs at Schmidt Lake access - Bob
Zitur (I -5h)
6. UNAVAILABILITY OF CABLE SERVICE TO 2500 BLOCK OF TROY LANE -- John
Eddy of Cable Television Northwest has advised me that about a year
ago, the cable company attempted to install cable service on the
2500 block of Troy Lane. He reports that construction crews were
physically blocked from completing their work by threats of physical
violence from two homeowners objecting to the construction of cable
television across their property. Cable crews attempted to explain
to the property owners that there are public easements over their
property which gives the company the legal right to complete
construction in order that the remaining individuals in this area
can receive cable television service. Upon hearing our concern,
John Eddy has directed the construction department to once again
proceed to notify residents of their intent to install cable through
door hanger notices next week. Construction would be scheduled
shortly thereafter. John indicated that if they receive complaints
from the property owners, the construction crews have been notified
to leave the site at once and to advise him. He will contact me and
we will make arrangements to explain the situation to the concerned
homeowners. We will make every effort to avoid the necessity of
having to send Public Safety Department personnel along with
construction crews in order that they can complete their work. I
have contacted Mrs. Berman with this information.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
June 20, 1986
Page four
7. HANDOUTS FROM LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE -- Enclosed separately
with your packet are various handouts and information memorandums
from the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference held this week
in Duluth. The materials are compliments of Bob Zitur who attended
the conference.
8. MINUTES: -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Planning Commission June 11, 1986 (I -8a)
b. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, June 11, 1986 (I -8b)
9. VACANCIES IN MULTI -MEMBER STATE AGENCIES -- The League of Minnesota
Cities has been notified by the State of Minnesota of available
positions in state agencies, boards, and committees. Since many of
these agencies play important roles in local government, the League
is encouraging local officials to submit their applications for
appointment. The State's deadline for receiving applications is
July 1, 1986. Attached is a copy of the League's memorandum
describing the various agencies and their vacancies. If any
Councilmember is interested in submitting an application, you should
contact Laurie as soon as possible. (I-9)
10. MLC UPDATE -- Attached is a copy of the June issue of the Municipal
Legative Commmission's Update newsletter. The newsletter is sent
to legislators in an effort to inform them of the issues and events
of importance to the 15 MLC cities. (I-10)
11. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT APPEAL -- Attached is a notice of special
assessment appeal filed on behalf of Wayne and Tracy Stroman, 12925
- 47th Avenue North, for Project 609, utility and street
improvements, 47th Avenue, west of Tammie Middlemist Addition.
(I-11)
12. 1986 NLC CONGRESS OF CITIES -- The 1986 National League of Cities
Congress of hies will be held November 29 - December 3, 1986 in
San Antonio, Texas. Because of limited convenient downtown hotel
accommodations in San Antonio, the League of Minnesota Cities is
encouraging officials interested in attending to pre -register as
early as possible. Attached is a memorandum from the League on
early registration. (I-12)
13. SOLID WASTE REPORT -- The attached special report newsletter on
solid waste disposal and recovery was prepared by the Hennepin
County Department of Environment and Energy. (I-13)
14. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES -- I have received the following correspondence
on City emp ogees:
a. Letter to Lloyd Ricker from Al Hilde, Or. (I -14a)
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b. Letter of appreciation to Eric Blank from hack MacBean for
permitting parents to use the Plymouth Junior High warming house
to prepare for the Armstrong High School senior graduation
party. (I -14b)
c. Letter of appreciation to Blair Tremere from William McHale,
Vice President, Ryan Construction Company. (I -14c)
15. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letters to new Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit Members
from Mayor Schneider. (I -15a)
b. Letter to Mrs. Marilyn Pomerenke, 14125 - 40th Avenue North,
from Sherm Goldberg, in response to Mrs. Pomerenke's letter to
the Mayor and Council on damage to 40th Avenue caused by Begin
Construction. (I -15b)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 25, 1986
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning
Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on
the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Planning Commission Minutes, June 11, 1986
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C.O.M.B. Company. Conditional Use Permit for outside vehicle storage at 1405
Xenium Lane (86060)
B. Steve Kollins, Truck Parts & Service, Inc. Conditional Use Permit for retail
sales in the Industrial District at 12873 Industrial Park Blvd. (86062)
C. Rudolph Marti, J & R Pizza. Conditional Use Permit for Domino's Pizza at
11120 Highway 55. (86063)
D. Robert Schmitt. Conditional Use Permit to erect an amateur radio antenna at
11200 48th Avenue North (86066)
E. Craig Scherber, King's North Corporation. Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for
"King's North", 42 single family residential lots west of Fernbrook Lane and
46th Avenue North. (86068)
F. Terry Schmid, Avon Lumber. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow more than 12
units per building in the R-3 (medium density multiple residence) District
(86041)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. R. J. Ryan Construction Co. Variance from the building setback requirements
to 10th Avenue North for property at 1045 Nathan Lane (86074)
6. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
7. OTHER BUSINESS
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June 19, 1986
Mr. Mark Ryan, Project Manager
Regional Transit Board
270 Metro Square Building
St. Paul, MN 55101
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You have requested additional detail with respect to the mid-day service
revisions made to Plymouth Metrolink during the month of dune, 1986. By way
of clarification, let me start by saying that the service revisions made are
modest and truly represent revisions (i.e. a changing of service times)
rather than service cutbacks (elimination of routes).
The Metropolitan Transit Commission is required to conduct public hearings
prior to undertaking any major transit cutbacks. I understand that the
Impetus for this process is federal requirements upon which funding to the
MTC has been conditioned. Unlike the Metropolitan Transit Commission,
Plymouth Metrolink does not receive federal funding and therefore is exempt
from such federal requirements.
Nevertheless, our business is to provide transportation services to our
customers. It would be ludicrous for us to surprise customers with service
revisions, and in doing so, lose their patronage. Accordingly, our objec-
tive through the entire service revision process has been to minimize the
Impact of the revisions on existing customers and, where possible, allow
those customers affected by the revisions to make alternate arrangements in
order that they will continue to be our customers.
The steps taken in the service revision process are:
1. Since the initiation of Plymouth Metrolink, one driver has been
exclusively responsible for the internal circulator route.
Consequently, that driver has accrued a substantial amount of infor-
mation about the ridership patterns on the route. A month prior to
making any revisions, we asked that the driver observe customer
behavior, recording individual trips including the origin and
destination of each. Our conclusion from this investigation, was to
shorten the route by eliminating the experimental service to
Ridgehaven in Minnetonka from our service area (the vehicle still
serves Ridgedale) as we learned that no more than one or two riders
per week originated or disembarked at Ridgehaven. Since the
inclusion of the Ridgehaven service extended the internal circulator
route time to near sixty minutes per revolution, it was important to
eliminate unproductive areas to retain the integrity of the route.
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2. Since we anticipated that it would no longer be possible for the
internal circulator to reverse directions, we also asked the internal
circulator driver to record passenger entry and exits for each
revolution. In doing so, we were able to identify the route
direction which would affect the least number of customers.
3. The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, consisting of nine
regular Plymouth Metrolink riders, were active in the proposed route
revisions at least four months prior to actual implementation.
Members of the committee discussed and made recommendations with
respect to the most appropriate changes to be made. PACT members
both solicited ridership input and disseminated information on
the proposed route changes.
4. Once final route revisions were determined, notifications were handed
out to each Plymouth Metrolink passenger three weeks in advance
Identifying the anticipated changes. Customers were asked to contact
Medicine Lake Lines or the City of Plymouth if the proposed changes
posed a problem. The fact that neither Medicine Lake Lines nor the
City of Plymouth has received one phone call to date, strongly
suggests that the modifications made do not pose a significant
concern to Metrolink customers.
5. One week before the changes were made, new schedules were distributed
to all riders, including commuters, reverse commuters and internal
circulator customers.
I appreciate the Regional Transit Board's concern that riders should
Influence the configuration of routes and the schedule for each. We all
know that they ultimately do through their decision of whether or not to
ride the bus. In suburban communities, we do not have a large captive
audience who have no other means of transportation available. Instead, we
are trying to lure people from their cars. Consequently, transit operators
and administrators in the suburbs must be especially sensitive to consumer
desires and service changes necessary to sustain and improve ridership
levels. As a result we share the Regional Transit Board's position of
including rider input before transit service changes are made.
If you have any, questions about this process, please let me know.
Yours
?/ve tr y,
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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Virgil Schneider, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mayor Schneider:
HUMNLOOP(MMUCT
June 16, 1986
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As you, your City Council, and your Planning Commission consider the
proposal of Alpha Human Services to operate in Plymouth, I wanted to take
a moment to review our experience with Alpha House here in Minneapolis.
Alpha House has operated in Minneapolis at 2712 Fremont Avenue South since
January 1973. Minneapolis carefully monitors the operation and compatibility
of the group home programs located in our neighborhoods. Each year we
formally review each program. Notice of the hearing date is provided to
neighbors, the neighborhood group, and by a posting on the property all
other interested persons. Our public safety and other city departments
are contacted for their comment.
Alpha House has been part of 16 of these reviews. In no case was a
problem in the neighborhood ever noted. Alpha House has been a good neigh-
bor and part of the East Lowry Hill neighborhood. This record of compati-
bility in this residential setting is a tribute to the professionalism
of the Alpha staff and their understanding of their responsibility to the
neighbors, neighborhood and community.
Based on this experience I am confident Alpha Human Services will
operate as compatibly and responsibly in Plymouth as they have in Minne-
apolis over the past 13 years. I encourage your City to approve the
necessary permits to allow Alpha House to locate its new facility in
Plymouth.
DMF: MCh
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
erely,
Donald M. Fraser
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: June 20, 1986
TO: City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Virgil Schneider
SUBJECT
MEMO
I have met with each of you individually and most of the discussions
involved my performance as Mayor. Thank you for taking the time to meet
with me. There were other suggestions that involve all of us. They
are:
Board of Review - Schedule the meeting early enough in the year so that
staff as enough time to meet with people objecting to their valuation
prior to our second Board of Review meeting.
Town Meetings - Instead of these meetings being called "Meet with Dave
D" they now could be called "Meet with Virgil". To change this
situation in the future, when there is a question asked by the audience,
I am going to assume the audience could not hear the question and repeat
it. This will give you a little more time to respond. If the speaker
has spoken loud enough so that it is obvious everyone has heard the
question, I will pause after the question is asked. This will Qive you
a little time.
Regular Council Meetings - Staff should try to balance the agenda so
that the meetings wi 1 end between 10:00 and midnight. This could be
most difficult and beyond staff control, but staff should strive to
balance the agenda for an 11:00 p.m. adjournment. To facilitate an
11:00 p.m. adjournment, it has been suggested that proponents and
opponents be allowed ten to fifteen minutes each to speak on a subject
and not limit the number of people. During their presentation we would
not ask questions; save your questions for later after their time had
expired. Also to facilitate an 11:00 p.m. adjournment, a motion should
be offered right after the pro/con presentation questions. That way we
should be able to focus our discussion on the motion. It has also been
suggested that I make more motions. Up to now I have not felt it is the
Mayor's role to make motions. It could be perceived by the public that
the Mayor is pushing his desires upon the Council. I will change if you
so desire.
I further suggest that staff be prepared to discuss study items as
listed below and others when the regular meetings are projected to be
short. For example, the meeting of June 16 could have been projected to
be short and a study item could have been added to the agenda.
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Study Meetings - Need more philosophical discussions, more long range
planning and discussion; i.e. priority of spending park monies; use of
LA -2, LA -3 and LA -4 land for detached single family uses; assessinq the
costs of infrastructure replacement; what are the Council's goals.
Seating - It has been suggested that seating at the Council be rotated
or moved. The Council seating was never meant to be permanent and maybe
It is time to move. The only down side I see is the five minute video
tape shown at the beginning of the meeting. In the tape I refer to
seating. If you want to change the seating, I will retape and make it
more generic so that it can be used for a long period of time. What are
your suggestions regarding that?
City signs indicating rezoning, conditional use permits, etc. of parcels
Just prior to these signs being p aced on the property, the ounc
should be notified in aim's informational memorandum of what, where, and
when this would take place so that when we get calls we are able to have
some knowledge of the subject.
Council Team Building/Goal Setting - It has been suggested that we
engage some outside consultant to assist us in developinq our individual
and collective talents/skills. Could we use this type of training?
Should it involve goal setting? Should staff member participate?
COMMUNITY SERVICE PATROL DETAIL
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Detail: Dogs running loose at 6th and Orchid Lane. Director Carlquist asks that
surveilance(Patrol) be set-up.
Request by: Town Meeting 5-12-R6 Date:
5-13-86
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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The Community Improvement Reminder Card stated that broken or crushed
glass had fallen from the truck and remained in the street. Item 6.4 of
the City's contract with WASP, Inc. states "the contractor's employees
shall handle all containers with reasonable care to avoid damage and
shall immediately clean up and dispose of any contents thereof which may
be spilled". The contractor is also required to carry a broom and shovel
on the truck.
The contractor will be notified of this discrepancy and will be asked to
concentrate on assuring that this does not happen in the future.
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June 13, 1986
Mrs. Maria Vasiliou
18325 31st Avenue No.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Subject: Yard Drainage Problem
Dear Maria:
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This letter will confirm our meeting of June 11th a
yard drainage problem. Because of the flatness o
sump pump discharges to the rear yard the area does
becomes a problem to maintain the yard.
t your home to discuss your
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not dry out, and therefore,
In order to correct this situation it would be my suggestion that a four inch
p.v.c. drain tile be installed adjacent to the common lot line between your
property at 18325 31st Avenue North and the neighbor's property at 18335 31st
Avenue North. This line would extend from approximately eight feet behind the
concrete curb along the street to the rear of your house. The tile would
discharge on the surface of the existing ground where it started eight feet
behind the concrete curb and be approximately eight inches deep at the rear of
the house. A rock landscaping bed should then be installed where the drainline
discharges adjacent to the street to allow for free drainage of water coming
from the pipe.
Your existing sump pump discharge is approximately at the center of the rear
wall of the house. This discharge line should then be extended with 1 1/4 inch
p.v.c. pipe and connected into the draintile. This pipe could be installed
along the rear wall of the house, but must have a downward slope all the way to
the draintile. Because of the existing landscaping adjacent to the house this
pipe would not be visible.
Your neighbor's home at 18335 31st Avenue North has their sump pump line
discharging at the Southeast corner of their home. Since the draintile, which
I am suggesting be installed would only be approximately 15 feet away from this
sump pump discharge, it would be my suggestion that you request that the
neighbor also connect to the 4 inch draintile pipe. This would ensure that a
wet condition would not occur in the side yard between your two homes.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
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June 13, 1986
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I would estimate the total cost to do this work between $400 and $500. This
would include removal of the sod, installing the 4 inch p.v.c. draintile,
connecting the sump. pump line to the draintile and replacing the sod. The cost
of rock for the landscaping bed is also included, but no cost for the planting
of shrubs. Since this draintile line would serve you and your neighbor, it
would be my suggestion that you request that they participate in the cost to
install the tile line.
If you have any further questions about my suggestion, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
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approximately fifteen (15) additional signs were cleaned. They were
on 47th. Avenue west of Larch and additional signs on Larch Lane.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 11, 1986
The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners
Magnus, Stulberg, Plufka and Pauba
Commissioner Wire arrived 7:37 P.M.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mellen
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
City Engineer Sherm Goldberg
Planning Secretary Grace Wineman
-CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner
Stulberg to adopt the Consent Agenda including the May 21,
1986 Planning Commission Minutes.
The May 21, 1986 Minutes will be corrected, deleting Chair-
man Steigerwald's name from the first paragraph under Public
Hearings. Vice Chairman Pauba chaired the meeting as noted.
VOTE. 4 Ayes. Chairman Steigerwald and Commissioner Plufka
abstained from the Vote on the Minutes. MOTION carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by Mr. Dean
Eidem for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a barber/
beauty shop at 3001 Harbor Lane in the B-1 Zoning District.
Reading of the May 22, 1986 Planning Staff Report was
waived. Chairman Steigerwald inquired if Mr. Eidem had
questions or comments on the staff report. Mr. Eidem had no
comments and stated he would answer any of the Commission's
questions.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner
Pauba to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit
for Mr. Dean Eidem, subject to the conditions as listed in
the May 22, 1986 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
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MAY 21, 1986
MINUTES
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
DEAN EIDEM
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (86052)
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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June 11, 1986
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Paul and
Renee Hartmann for a Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit
to allow nail manicuring services from their residence.
Reading of the May 22, 1986 Planning Staff Report was
waived.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Paul Hartmann who had no
questions or comments. Chairman Steigerwald opened the
Public Hearing, as there was no one present to speak on this
item, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Pauba inquired approximately how many customers
would be expected to visit the Hartmann residence daily.
Mr. Hartmann stated that his wife could serve a customer in
one to one and one-half hours and there may be 4 to 5 custo-
mers per day. However, he stated this would be a parttime
undertaking as Mrs. Hartmann is busy with their children.
Commissioner Pauba confirmed it would not be a high volume
service and if it became so, the Hartmann's would move the
service into a commercially zoned area.
Commissioner Plufka inquired if Mrs. Hartmann would be the
only one conducting the service to the customer. Mr. Hart-
mann answered affirmatively. Commissioner Plufka inquired
if the hours of operation will be as stated, 9:00 A.M. to
9:00 P.M. Mr. Hartmann answered affirmatively and
reiterated that there would be days when there would be no
customers. Commissioner Plufka confirmed that the products
sold with the service are only for those customers receiving
the nail manicuring service.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Magnus to recommend approval of the Home Occupation
Conditional Use Permit for Paul and Renee Hartmann, subject
to the conditions as listed in the May 22, 1986 staff report
adding Condition No. 9., that the business hours will be
9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by LeRoy Wensole
for Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat and
Final Plat. He requested an overview of the May 22, 1986
Planning Staff Report by Coordinator McConn.
Commissioner Wire inquired what the Comprehensive Guide Plan
shows for that area. Coordinator McConn explained the area
is zoned FRD (future restricted development district) with
PAUL do RENEE HARTMANN
HOME OCCUPATION
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (86056)
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
LEROY WENSOLE
REZONING, PRELIMINARY
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, PLAT AND
FINAL PLAT (86058)
Planning Commission Minutes
June 11, 1986
Page 110
the underlying guiding of LA -2 (low medium density residen-
tial). Chairman Steigerwald confirmed the location of the
property, east of County Road 61, at 5th .Avenue North.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. LeRoy Wensole who stated
his only comment is that since the area had utilities
installed last fall, the City should have rezoned the whole
area at that time. He requests a refund of the fee paid for
the Rezoning application. Chairman Steigerwald advised Mr.
Wensole his request for a refund would need to be considered
by the City Council. Coordinator McConn stated she informed
Mr. Wensole when he submitted his application that the City
Council would be the forum to consider refunding the fee
paid for the rezoning.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the "Sold" sign on Mr.
Wensole's home and if the property was sold with the under-
standing that this application was underway. Mr. Wensole
answered affirmatively, that the property was sold on
contingency.
Commissioner 'Hire inquired about the location of the
property line with regard to the retaining wall. Engineer
Goldberg confirmed that the retaining wall is on the larger
lot.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Dave Nygren, 410 Berkshire Lane North, stated he had direct-
ed a letter to the Commission that lists his concerns. He
does not want another residence in his back yard. Realizing
he can't do anything about this, he wants to express his
concern about the Guide Plan designation. He does not
understand why this was guided for R-2 Zoning when the
neighborhood is all single family residential. He stated if
there is no intent to build a duplex, then the rezoning
should be to R -1A (low density single family residential);
and, the adjoining land should be for single family. This
neighborhood has faced drastic changes through the years.
When he moved there it was a wooded, private area. He does
not want to see double bungalos built in a few years which
could lead to rental properties in the neighborhood.
Chairman Steigerwald and Mr. Nygren discussed lot sizes and
the wooded areas. Mr. Nygren stated that when the wooded
areas were cleared for other development, the lights from
the warehouses to the north of 5th Avenue shine onto his
property. He stated this is especially bad during the
winter months. Losing more trees will be detrimental. Mr.
Nygren stated that between the City's improvements and the
Carlson Company development, there have been negative
impacts to this neighborhood. He inquired when the sodding
and buffering as promised would be installed.
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June 11, 1986
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the LA -2 guiding for
this area. Coordinator McConn stated that at the time
Carlson Companies brought in their development plans for the
commercial and industrial areas, the City suggested that
all of the property in the area be included in order to give
a consistent plan to the entire area. She stated that many
of the land owners did not wish to have their land be part
of such an overall plan.
Mr. Nygren stated this neighborhood has suffered these pres-
sures along with assessments for City improvements. He
stated even though he does not agree with Mr. Wensole, he
understands the pressures that placed him in the position of
platting and rezoning his land.
Coordinator McConn stated that the Land Use Guide Plan
serves as a guide; but, in accordance with the State Plan-
ning Act, the City is obligated to rezone the property to
correspond with the Land Use Guide Plan. In the case of
this rezoning application, the guiding is LA -2 and the cor-
responding zoning is R-2. This proposal complies with the
Zoning Ordinance and the Conditional Use Permit is to allow
the construction of the single family detached residence.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the rezoning approval
for the Carlson Company duplex lots. Coordinator McConn
explained the processing and notification. Chairman
Steigerwald inquired about the property south of County Road
15 in the Carlson 2nd Addition. Coordinator McConn explain-
ed these were platted as outlots and will need to be final
platted. She stated the land is guided for industrial land
use.
Commissioner Wire stated it was his recollection there were
concerns regarding the guiding allowing the development of
the Carlson Company industrial park and he does not remember
wanting to include existing neighborhoods. Mr. Nygren
stated that they were told the property could not be rezoned
and had to stay rural.
There was further discussion on the Comprehensive Land Use
Guide Plan for this area.
Commissioner Wire stated the reguiding was accomplished in
1980 and inquired what the guiding was before 1980. Commis-
sioner Plufka recalled the City's efforts in 1984 to
reconcile differences between guiding and zoning
classifications. The guiding of this land was established
before the Carlson Company development plans were known.
Commissioner Wire stated the FRD Zoning is acceptable, but
these homes were built before 1980 and the Comprehensive
Plan approval. He stated this is reidential and has always
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June 11, 1986
been residential. Commissioner Plufka noted the LA -2 guid-
ing is for residential zoning and perhaps this should have
been a topic in 1980.
Chairman Steigerwald stated that at that time there was no
handle on the Carlson Company plans or the plans for improv-
ing County Road 61. The consideration for land use guiding
was approached with a "broad brush". He stated in looking
at this neighborhood it is distinctly single family and
should be preserved as such and not opened up to allow the
development of duplexes up to 6-plexes.
Commissioner Plufka agreed stating that the infill develop-
ment should be for single family residential and buffering
is needed from the industrial land to take care of these
problems.
Commissioner Stulberg stated he also agrees with R -1A Zoning
for the infill development.
Mr. Nygren reiterated his concerns about the the LA -2 guid-
ing and Chairman Steigerwald explained that as stated by Co-
ordinator McConn, development of each lot requires approval
of a Conditional Use Permit at a Public Hearing. The
multiple housing would act as a buffer for the single family
neighborhood from the industrial area.
In response to Commissioner Plufka, Coordinator McConn re-
counted the process for approving Conditional Use Permits in
an R-2 Zoning District. Discussion of the criteria for a
conditional use ensued. Reguiding and rezoning was discus-
sed. Commissioner Stulberg inquired if this application
were denied only regarding the rezoning would they then have
to recommend reguiding. Coordinator McConn answered affirm-
atively and stated that if it is felt the guiding is
improper, the Planning Commission should defer action on
this request and direct staff to reanalyze the guiding and
proceed with the processing of an amendment to the Land Use
Guide Plan.
Commissioner Wire inquired about the definitive boundaries
of the guiding classifications on the Guide Plan. Coordina-
tor McConn explained that the Guide Plan follows major road-
ways, topographic features, large stands of trees and vege-
tation, separation by drainage flow; or, a combination of
these. In this case, major roadways serve as the basis for
separating he Guide Plan designations.
Mr. Nygren stated that the residents were misled during the
hearings on the land use guiding and were not told that the
Guide Plan would be cast in concrete.
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June 11, 1986
Chairman Steigerwald and Coordinator McConn explained that
the City is required to follow the procedures consisting of
a Public Hearing by the Planning Commission and approvals by
the City Council and Metropolitan Council.
Chairman Steigerwald stated if this property were guided
LA -1, the proposed lot would be deficient. He inquired
about the area of deficiency. Coordinator McConn stated
that the R -1A Zoning District has a minimum lot size of
18,500 sq. ft., in the R-2 the minimum lot size is 15,000
sq. ft.
Coordinator McConn stated the Commission could defer action
on this application to reanalyze the guiding.
Mr. Wensole stated he had no idea there would be these
objections to his application, especially since he is
proposing a single family residence for the second lot. He
stated he has lived in the neighborhood for some time and
would not want to build a duplex. He stated the
Commission's actions could stop the sale of his home. He
has subsequently bought another home and this will work a
hardship if he cannot sell his property.
Mr. Nygren stated he is fed up with the whole situation.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stulberg inquired if there were ways to
encumber the land other than the Conditional Use Permit.
Coordinator McConn stated that covenants could be filed
restricting development to only a single family residence.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval for the Rezoning, Conditional
Use Permit, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat for LeRoy
Wensole, subject to the conditions as listed in the May 22,
1986 staff report.
Commissioner Pauba stated he is sympathetic to the
homeowners, but the Conditional Use Permit covers this
situation.
Commissioner Wire stated he would like to suggest that a
future agenda item be the review of the Comprehensive Plan
to get ahead of any other problems that may arise.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
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Planning Commission Minutes
June 11, 1986
Coordinator McConn stated a Motion should be made to direct
staff to prepare information to review and reanalyze the
Land Use Guiding of the Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Magnus MOTION
to recommend that staff prepare information to review and
reanalyze the Land Use Guiding of the City of Plymouth
Comprehensive Plan for this neighborhood.
VOTE. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg, Nay. MOTION carries. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Stulberg stated he concurred with the Guide
Plan as it is today.
Chairman Steigerwald verified that the area of concern is
south of County Road 15 and west of County Road 61.
Mr. Wensole inquired if this would delay his application.
He was assured this was not the case. Mr. Wensole stated he
understands the neighbors' bitterness with the problems
caused by the Carlson developments.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Prudential PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE
Insurance Company of America and requested an overview of COMPANY/PUD PLAN
the May 22, 1986 Planning Staff Report by Coordinator AMENDMENT AND SITE
McConn. PLAN (86061)
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Ron Pentz of Prudential;
and, Mr. Gary Vogel, Architect. Mr. Vogel presented their
proposal and explained the building type, screening and
landscaping.
Commissioner Magnus inquired if they were proposing a
contrasting colored band around the building. Mr. Vogel
answered affirmatively. Commissioner Magnus suggested that
perhaps the color should blend rather than contrast. Mr.
Pentz stated they do not feel this is too contrasting and
adds building interest; however, Mr. Pentz and Mr. Vogel
stated that the actual colors have not been determined at
this time.
Mr. Pentz stated they are looking at the overall building
types in the Northwest Business Campus and want continuity
of fascia.
Commissioner Magnus inquired about the lighting plan. Mr.
Vogel explained they will hide the source of the light
fixtures and glare will be reduced so as not to impact the
residential neighborhoods. Mr. Pentz and Mr. Vogel stated
that high pressure sodium lights would be in use.
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June 11, 1986
Commissioner Wire stated he would like to the chance to
review the lighting plan in more detail as the Commission is
sensitive to the problems of light spilling into residential
neighborhoods.
Mr. Vogel explained the topographic features of the site
that will screen the lighting from other areas.
Mr. Pentz stated they disagree with the requirement for the
installation of curbing at the back of Building A. He
stated this is due to maintenance reasons, especially in the
winter when the plows could destroy the curbing. He stated
that striping will work and he doesn't think other buildings
have been required to have curbing in the back.
Coordinator McConn stated that striping does not meet the
intent of the ordinance requirements. She questioned how
the parking will be enforced by the building management.
She stated other buildings are required to install curbing
except where there are overhead doors and a 10 -ft. setback
is required. She stated the snow plow contractors can be
instructed to be careful of areas where curbing has been
installed. Mr Vogel stated they felt the curbing would be a
nuisance. Coordinator McConn stated they could consider
relocating this parking away from the building.
Mr. Pentz stated they also disagree with the requirement by
the Engineering Department for an additional hydrant. City
Engineer Goldberg stated this is a requirement of the Fire
Department. Coordinator McConn stated this requirement is
based on the Fire Code that states there shall be hydrants
at 300 ft. intervals. Mr. Vogel stated they feel it is not
necessary, as the building is completely sprinklered and
fire equipment can reach all parts of the building.
Commissioner Plufka suggested they take this up with the
Fire Department and/or the City Council; the City Council is
the Board of Appeals for the Fire Code.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Clayton Ziebarth, 2715 Sycamore Lane North, requested that
his home be pointed out on the map. He inquired about the
drainage from the site of this proposal. Mr. Pentz stated
they are not changing the drainageway and are working with
the existing conditions. City Engineer Goldberg stated that
the storm sewer is on the east and north side of Mr.
Ziebarth's property and the development site ties into an
existing pipe system. He pointed out the flow on the
grading plan.
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Mr. Ziebarth expressed concern with the lighting from the
Harland Check site, stating it is too intense. He is also
concerned about the size of the buildings on these sites
which will saturate the area.
In answer to the Commission, Coordinator McConn stated that
to her knowledge the City has received no written comments
or telephone calls regarding the lighting from the Harland
building.
Mr. Ziebarth stated he is sorry there are no other neighbors
present tonight, because they have complained about the
intensity of the lighting.
Commissioner Wire stated the lighting plan as submitted does
not give the information as usually presented to the Commis-
sion. He stated he does not understand the rate of intens-
ity from this site. He noted that even though you may not
see the bulbs, adjacent properties can suffer from glare.
Comissioner Wire would like staff to specifically look at
that aspect and, where fixtures shine light on the wall of
the building, he would like information on the intensity of
the light and its reflection. Commissioner Plufka confirmed
there is only one fixture on the easterly wall.
Mr. Vogel explained the placement of the light fixtures and
that there are no wall lights on the front of the building.
There are security lights on the back of the building which
will be shielded and, parking lot lighting. He pointed out
that Building C is behind a 10 - 12 ft. hill which will
block out the light.
The Commission discussed the buildings as located and areas
to be lighted. Mr. Vogel stated they will work with staff
and the neighborhood to resolve any problems with the light-
ing. He stated that additional technical information could
be provided to the Planning Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding lighting needed for building
security against vandalism and the safety of the employees.
Commissioner Wire inquired if bollard lights could be used.
Mr. Vogel responded it would not be adequate for building
security and could invite vandalism.
Commissioner Plufka stated the lighting should be
unobtrusive but there should be sufficient lighting to
discourage vandalism and provide safety to the employees of
the building. Coordinator McConn stated the petitioner was
advised of the format the Commission would want to look at
for lighting plans.
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Chairman Steigerwald stated as they have heard from Mr.
Ziebarth, the Harland lighting is not as it should be and
these lighting plans should be compared.
Mr. Ziebarth inquired if there are no people in the building
at Harland from 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M., why is this amount
of lighting necessary? Chairman Steigerwald reiterated the
problems with vandalism and safety. Mr. Ziebarth agreed
with this but stated the lights could be subdued as they are
too intense. Coordinator McConn stated that the contractor
who installed the lights may have not been made aware of the
specific lighting plan. She stated the Harland Check
Company would be contacted to see if this problem can be
resolved.
Mr. Pentz inquired if the submission of more detailed
lighting information will delay this project. Chairman
Steigerwald stated this would not be the case, but staff is
directed to look at more information relating to the
lighting for this proposal and for the area of the Northwest
Business Campus that is near residential property.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Plufka NOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval for the PUD Plan Amendment and Site
Plan for Prudential Insurance Company, subject to the
conditions as listed in the May 22, 1986 Planning Staff
Report.
Commissioner Plufka requested staff keep the Commission
informed of the steps to be taken to subdue parking lot
lighting in this area.
MOTION by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by Commissioner Wire
to AMEND the MAIN MOTION to add a condition that the
contrasting band of color on the building will be a
narrower design.
Roll Call Vote on the Amendment to the Motion. 2 Ayes.
Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners Stulberg, Plufka, and
Pauba Nay. MOTION fails.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion . 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
NOTION TO AMEND
VOTE ON AMENDMENT
AMENDMENT FAILS
VOTE ON MAIN NOTION
NOTION CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS
Site Plan for Robert Vetter, R. Johnson Construction *R. JOHNSON CONST.
Company, for an approximate 41,880 sq. ft. office/warehouse SITE PLAN (86053)
facility at 12811 16th Avenue North approved on the Consent
Agenda.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the Consent Agenda.
VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by John Duffy JOHN DUFFY
for Site Plan and Variances for the construction of an SITE PLAN AND
office building. The Planning Commission considered this VARIANCES (86045)
request at the May 14, 1986 meeting and deferred action with
direction for re -design. Reading of the May 22, 1986 Plan-
ning Staff Report was waived.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. John Duffy who review-
ed his development plan. Commissioner Wire asked that Mr.
Duffy point out the specific changes made from Commission
direction. Mr. Duffy stated the building has been rotated
somewhat to reduce the setback variance, and the parking
variance has been reduced. He reviewed the plan and
variances. Commissioner Wire inquired if they had
considered reducing the size of the building. Mr. Duffy
stated they do not feel this building is excessive and is
designed to meet the tenant needs. He stated the number of
parking spaces required by the City are not needed by the
tenants, however, the on-site parking is designed to meet
the Ordinance standards.
The Commission inquired what percentage of the parking will
be utilized. Mr. Duffy stated there will be two tenants in
the building, one tenant will use 20 stalls, the other
tenant, 15 stalls, and guest parking is not a large need.
Coordinator McConn stated the petitioner was advised of the
option to reduce the size of the building, and that the 1981
approvals for this site were feasible and realistic. She
stated this is a small property and the building size should
accommodate the dimensions.
In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Duffy
stated he contacted the Minnesota Department of Transpor-
tation (MNDOT) for their opinion on the question of right-
of-way. They stated there was little chance of them giving
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up any right-of-way until the traffic circulation needs for
this area are confirmed. City Engineer Goldberg concurred
stating it cannot be assumed that the State would give back
any right-of-way because of the timetable for roadway
construction and improvement decisions.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval for the Site Plan and Vari-
ances for John Duffy. The variances are approved on the
basis that the petitioner has made reasonable efforts to
reduce the variance requests as directed. The
recommendation is made subject to the conditions as listed
in the May 22, 1986 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Coordinator McConn inquired whether there were scheduling
problems for any of the upcoming meeting dates. Commis-
sioner Wire stated he will be absent from the meeting of
June 25, 1986; Commissioner Stulberg stated he would be
late. It was the consensus of the Commission to change the
first meeting date in July to Tuesday, July 1, 1986. A
memorandum will be sent to each Commissioner to remind them
of this change.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
June 11, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Nancy Holter, Barbara Roberts, Melissa Holiday, Dale Knutson
Dennis Jacobson, Dave Brownell, Dave Pesch, Frank Boyles
I. APPROVAL OF APRIL 9, 1986 MINUTES
The minutes of the April 9 meeting were approved as submitted.
II. RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
The committee reviewed the ridership statistics for April and May of
1986. The commuter and reverse commuter have continued to slip in aver-
age ridership. Commuter/reverse commuter averages are 354 for April,
and 342 for May, which compares to 402 average for March. Similarly,
the internal circulator ridership has slipped from an average of 64 in
March, to 44 in April, and 35 in May. Overall, through May 1986, the
system is .8% below the total system ridership goals. The internal
circulator requires the greatest improvement to meet its projections,
while the commuter/reverse commuter modestly exceeds originally rider-
ship projections. Marketing efforts are underway to bolster internal
circulator ridership during the school summer vacation months. A
promotion was just completed to encourage existing riders to stay with
the system during the normally slow commuter/ reverse commuter summer
months.
III. FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Dave Pesch reported that the final schedule was completed at the end
of May and distributed for implementation on June 2. The schedule
is more clear, providing for larger graphics and greater use of
color keying for ease in reading. The schedule has been
consolidated, containing all three service types. PACT members
concurred that the new schedules are more easily readable than the
ones they replace.
B. Committee members discussed the impact of route changes which were
effective June 2, 1986. Frank Boyles advised committee members that
the reason for route changes was to allow the City to become elig-
ible to the property tax assessment of 1.5 mills for full peak and
limited off peak service. The City Council directed these changes
in transit service to concurrently meet transit needs in the commun-
ity, while providing some measure of tax relief to all Plymouth tax-
payers. The net result of revising route schedules means: 1)
minimum changes from a rider's perspective; and 2) a $200,000 tax
savings in 1987 to Plymouth residents if the Regional Transit Board
finds that the route changes meet the Regional Transit Board
criteria for full peak and limited off peak. Committee members
noted that, in at least one case, a person was left standing who was
an occasional internal circulator rider. Another commented that
because the internal circulator no longer reverses direction, that
riders cannot schedule themselves to minimize travel time by taking
advantage of the direction of the circulator.
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June 11, 1986
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C. Status of Rider/Driver Recognition Programs -- Dave Pesch stated
that over rider appreciation packets had been distributed con-
taining a discount fare card offer, new schedule, and refrigerator
magnet. The biggest problem was making sure that all riders
received a packet. Where necessary, drivers were provided with
additional packets for riders who did not receive the initial
distribution.
Frank Boyles reported that the driver recognition program is still
planned. Plaques have been acquired, but have to be revised based
upon an updated list of driver names. It is likely that the driver
recognition program will take place during the mid-day at Medicine
Lake Lines offices once the plaques are finally completed.
Dave Pesch stated that there was some confusion on whether the rider
appreciation discount cards could be used to purchase either tokens
or fare cards. There is a strong division of ridership preference
for the two types of payment. It was decided that the discount
cards were good for either tokens or fare cards.
D. Proposals to improve PACT attendance -- Frank Boyles reviewed the
proposals to Improve PACT attendance. He stated that a survey of
PACT members found that the current time, place, format and
substance is appropriate. Discussion occurred with respect to
offering fare cards or tokens to PACT members who attend meetings.
PACT members concurred that this was inappropriate and may appear -to
create a conflict of interest with PACT members being objective in
Identifying areas of operating problems.
Committee members concurred that it would be most appropriate to
push again for new membership in September or October when ridership
figures should begin to rise again. It would be appropriate to make
the "sales pitch" on the larger bus and utilize the more vocal
drivers.
Dave Pesch stated that to improve communication between the City and
PACT members, that he had prepared a "Metrolink Memo". He stated
that the memo was intended to be in the format of a pre -addressed
stamped letter, which could be quickly filled out by a PACT member
and sent to the City for follow up. Frank Boyles stated that these
revisions will be made to the Metrolink memo and it will be distri-
buted to PACT members.
IV. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN; OR RECOMMMENDATION
PACT members indicated they had a number of concerns:
1. The time transfer at the park and ride lot is not workinq swiftly.
There does not appear to be coordination between buses. The loca-
tion of the full size coaches versus the minicoaches changes from
day to day, and consequently riders do not know where to stand to
make the transfer. This presents a safety hazard to passengers and
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
June 11, 1986 O
Page three
a source of aggravation. Dave Pesch stated that the entire transfer
schedule and procedure will be reviewed with drivers and he will
report to the committee.
2. PACT members stated that sometimes the second full size inbound
coach does not arrive at the park and ride lot for five minutes
after the first one has left. It used to be that the second full
size vehicle would wait at the top of the hill until the first full
size coach was full, and then move to the lot. Dave Pesch stated
that he will talk to drivers to identify the most appropriate and
safe method of coordinating the full size coaches for the transfer.
He will also place information on the park and ride lot sign,
Including the revised schedule and instructions for passengers
waiting location.
3. Riders questioned whether any thought had been given to using County
Road 73 in lieu of County Road 18 to travel from Highway 12 to High-
way 55 at night. Dave will check alternatives available to drivers
to switch from Highway 12 to Highway 55.
4. Riders indicated that on the Pineview/Dunkirk 5:03 p.m. minicoach,
there has been as much as a ten minute wait between the time the
full size coach drops them at the park and ride lot and the mini -
coach arrives from its 4:30 route. The length of delay time appears
to depend upon the ridership at 4:30 p.m. Dave will check this, as
well as remind drivers that in the event of inclement weather,
summer or winter, the full size coach is to remain for passenger
convenience until the minicoach arrives.
5. Members commented that the 4:35 full size buses used are often
smaller, with less passenger capacity, than the 5:03 buses. Since
the 4:35 routes carry the larger number of passengers, it would be
appropriate to switch full size coaches between the two routes.
6. Riders asked Dave to remind drivers to watch their speed on the sane
lane.
7. Vehicle #38 lost his brakes on one route. An accident was narrowly
avoided, but it was necessary for the driver to leave the roadway.
This occurred on June 10. Dave will check into the maintenance of
the vehicle and other Metrolink vehicles to assure that this sort of
experience does not occur again.
8. Members questioned whether it is absolutely essential for the
drivers to close the windows, especially in hot weather. Dave will
check.
IV. PROPOSED 1986 MARKETING PROGRAM
Dave Pesch reviewed the proposed 1986 marketing plan. It includes
revising the schedules (completed), rider and driver appreciation (one
of which has been done, the other is underway), a downtown pass outlet
(underway), a driver pass promotion (being contemplated), local news-
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June 11, 1986 b
Page four
paper articles and ad (in process), and billboard advertising (to be
arranged). A more thorough review of the marketing plan will be held at
the July meeting.
Frank Boyles stated that a 30 second promotional videotape has been
completed on Metrolink and will be shown at the July meeting.
Drivers suggested a number of points, including: 1) update the list of
passenger names and addresses for promotional purposes for the remainder
of the year; 2) investigate the possibility of purchasing fare cards
through the mail to avoid the necessity of drivers carrying them at
all; and 3) prepare an envelope which is pre -labeled for this purpose.
Committee members agreed that the next meeting should take place at 7:00
p.m., July 16 in the larger office area conference room at Plymouth City
Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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league of minnesota cities\' y'
June 11, 1986
To: City Clerks
From: Joel Jamnik, Legislative Counsel
Reason: Notice of Vacancies in Multi -member State Agencies
The League has received notice from the state of several available
positions in state agencies. Many of these agencies play very important
roles in local government. Application forms may be obtained at the
Office of the Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, St. Paul,
MN 55155, (612) 296-2805. Tne application deadline is July 1, 1986.
The League strongly urges interested city officials to submit their
applications. Please pass this information on to vour Mavor and
Councilmembers.
For further information, please contact me at the League. We would be
happy to assist in any way possible.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADVISORY COU11CIL has 1 vacancy
open for member representing a city of the 4th class. The council
assists local governments in developing automated information systems by
awarding grants. Members are appointed by the Commissioner of
Administration. For specific information contact the Intergovernmental
Information Systems Advisory Council, Centennial Office Building, 5th
Floor, 658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 297-2172.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD has 4 vacancies open for members. The
board shall regulate legal forms of gambling to prevent their
commercialization, to ensure integrity of operations and to provide for
the use of net profits only for lawful purposes. Members must have been
residents of Minnesota for at least five years. Not more than six
members may oelong to the same political party. At least four members
must reside outside of the seven county metropolitan area. "Members are
appointed by the Governor. Members receive $35 per diem plus expenses.
Members must file with the Ethical Practices Board. For specific
information contact the Charitable Gambling Control Board, 1321
University Ave., Room N-475, St. Paul, MN 55104-3383; (612) 042-0555.
GOVERNOR'S JOB TRAINING COUNCIL - STATE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE has 5
1 83 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612)227-5600
vacancies open for members. The committee shall recommend policies,
develop fund utilization strategies and review and recommend projects
for funding consideration for Job Training Partnership Act programs.
Members are appointed by the Commissioner of Jobs and Training. Members
receive expenses only. For specific information contact the Governor's
Job Training Council - State Programs Committee, 690 American Center
Building, 150 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-8008.
GOVERNOR'S JOB TRAINING COUNCIL - PLANNING AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE nas
5 vacancies open for members. The committee shall review the plans and
operations of State and local systems providing employment, training and
related services, including Job Training Partnership Act, Job Service
and Vocational Education and provide comments ana recommendations to the
Governor's Job Training Council on the relevancy, effectiveness and
coordination of such systems in the state. Members are appointea by the
Commissioner of Jobs and Training. Members receive expenses only. For
specific information contact the Governor's Job Training Council
Planning and Evaluation Committee, 690 American Center Building, 150 E.
Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-8008.
GOVERNOR'S JOB TRAINING COUNCIL - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMITTEE has 5
vacancies open for members. The committee shall review existing
statutory provisions, economic assumptions and fund projections to
determine the need for amending the unemployment insurance law. The
primary objective will be the development of a policy which will provide
for fund solvency, tax equity and benefit fairness. Members are
appointed by the Commissioner of Jobs and Training. MemDers receive
expenses only. For specific information contact the Governor's Job
Training Council - Unemployment Insurance Committee, 690 American Center
Bldg., 150 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-8008.
ADVISORY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PUBLIC CORPORATION has 15 vacancies
open for members. To benefit from the experience of other states, four
members shall be persons from outside the State of Minnesota. The
task force shall draft a report for the Governor recommending a design,
organization and suggested procedures for a public corporation, to be
named the "Greater Minnesota Corporation" and include as part of that
report, draft legislation which could be considered by the 1987
Legislature. This report shall be submitted no later than November 15,
1986. Members are appointed by the Governor. Members receive expenses
only. For specific information contact the Advisory TasK Force to
Develop a Public Corporation, State Planning Agency, Lani Kawamura, 100
Capital Square Bldg, 550 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 297-2325.
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEI•]ENT PLANNING COUNCIL has up to 18 vacancies open
for members representing citizens, local government and industry. The
council makes recommendations to the Waste Management Board on planning
for and siting of hazardous waste processing and disposal 'facilities.
Members are appointed by the Chairperson of the Waste Management Board.
Meetings once monthly. Members are compensated for expenses. For
specific information contact the Hazardous Waste Aanagement Planning
Council, 123 Thorson Bldg., 7323 58th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428; (612)
536-0816.
STATE OF MITA
CQNTY OF HENNEP IN
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Wayne Strommman and Tracy Stroman, .
NOTTICE OF AP'P'EAL CIF SPBCLAL
Appellants, ASSESSMENr FUR PIDmWr 609.
47IH AVENUE, WEST OF TAAWE
vs. ME DL MIST AMITKN
City of Plymouth,
Court File No.
Respondent.
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TO: The City of Plymouth, Minnesota and its Clerk/City Manager/Mayor.
NOTICE IS IOUBY GIVEN that Wayne Stroman and Tracy Stroman, owners of
certain lands described in the assessment rolls for the above -entitled project,
PID No. 10-118--22-41-007, hereby appeal to the District Court from special
assessments against Appellants in the amount of 'Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred
Seventy --seven and 31/100 Dollars ($16,577.31) made by a resolution of the City
Council adopted May 19, 1986.
This appeal is taken pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. Sec.
429.081, upon the following grounds:
1. That the properties owned by appellants, described on the assessment
rolls for Project 609, 47th Avenue, West of Tanmie Middlemist Addition, have not
been assessed on a uniform basis.
2. That the properties owned by appellants, described on the assessment
roll for Project 609, 47th Avenue, West of Tammmie Middlemist Addition, have been
assessed in an arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory manner.
3. That Appellants' property is assessed in excess of its benefit from the
Project.
4. That, as to the Appellants' property, the assessment is arbitrary,
capricious, unjust, discriminatory, inequitable and excessive.
5. That the assessment was not made in conformance with the requirements
of Minn. Stat. Sec. 429.051 and 429.061.
6. That the assessment deprives Appellants of their property without due
process of law in violation of Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the
United States Constitution.
7. That the assessment denies Appellants equal protection of the law in
violation of Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amerilment to the United States
Constitution.
8. That the assessment is in violation of the requirements of Section 1 of
Article X of the 1974 restructured Constitution of the State of Minnesota.
NEFF'ORE, Appellants request that the Court set aside the assessment of
Appellants' property, refund with interest any payments made by Appellants
pursuant to such invalid assessment, grant the appellants' their costs,
disbursements arra reasonable attorneys fees incurred herein and grant such other
relief as the Court shall deem just, fair and equitable.
Dated this�day of June, 1986.
Thomas H. Olive, I.D. 14423X
8400 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 7
Bloomington, MN 55420
(612) 881-•4369
Attorneys for Appellants
league of minnesota cities
MEMORANDUM June 16, 1986
TO: Mayors, Managers, Clerks
FROM: Ann Higgins, Federal Liaison
SUBJECT: 1986 NLC Congress of Cities, November 29 - December 3
Pre -registration for the 1986 NLC Congress of Cities must be submitted
as early as possible to take advantage of limited downtown hotel
accommodations in San Antonio, Texas. Registration brochures and
information for NLC direct member cities and officials who have
previously attended NLC conferences were mailed last week from the
National League of Cities. Complete the necessary information and
return the full registration form and notel reservation requests to
the NLC Conference Registration Center.
The deadline for early (reduced) registration is August 29, but in
order to get reservations at convenient hotel locations, city
officials are encouraged to send in their registration as soon as
possible.
The Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Antonio is the site at which NLC
officers and members of the NLC Board of Directors will be housed.
All conference sessions will be held in the Convention Center within
a short walking distance of the Hyatt. Other hotels close to the
convention center include: Hilton Palacio del Rio, San Antonio
Marriott, Fairmount, and Four Seasons San Antonio. There are larger
numbers of hotels further from the convention center to which
shuttle buses will be scheauled.
At this point, it is important to understand the demand on downtown
housing and to make early registration a priority for city officials
who wisn to take active part in conference programs and committee
meetings. Downtown locations are more convenient and make the
scheduling of meetings and conference activities easier to manage.
NLC officials anticipate a record attendance at the 186 Congress of
Cities so the availability of the most desirable acco►nmodations will
be limited to those whose registrations are completed earliest.
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The overall goal of Hennepin County's
solid -waste management planning is
reducing the disposal of garbage and
trash in landfills to the greatest extent
possible.
Hennepin's approach to minimizing the
use of landfills is to separate and recycle
those materials that are recyclable and
to recover energy from the remainder of
the solid waste. A detailed account of
how Hennepin County plans to manage
the disposal of solid waste through the
year 2000 is contained in the county's
master plan, which is in the final stages
of preparation.
County Department of Environment and
Energy officials say that there has been
considerable progress in recent years in
both the development of city and county
recycling programs and the implementa-
tion of waste -to -energy projects.
Hennepin intends to have all energy -
recovery facilities and recycling
programs in place by 1990.
Here is a brief overview of what the
county has done and plans to do in the
resource -recovery and recycling areas.
Recycling
The County Board has established a
goal of recycling 16 to 20 percent of the
county's solid waste. This would amount
to 150,000 tons or more a year, with
75,000 tons being handled through
materials recycling and the other 75,000
tons through the recycling of yard
wastes, such as grass clippings and
leaves.
About 25,000 tons were recycled through
city and county programs in 1985.
Materials included newspaper,
high-quality office paper, glass,
aluminum and metal cans, cardboard,
used motor oil and car batteries.
The county goal is to have a residential
recycling program in each of Hennepin's
highly developed cities and drop-off
centers in the rural areas. The board
has set a 16 -percent source -separation
goal for each city in the county.
Hennepin will fund 50 to 80 percent of
the net cost of a city's recycling
program, depending on the percentage
of solid waste recycled.
Eleven cities in Hennepin County
currently have recycling programs. The
county recently approved funding
requests for recycling programs and
drop-off centers in Edina and Plymouth.
The Environment and Energy
Department is working with other cities
to ensure that each municipality has a
convenient recycling program. The
department is also developing a
mandatory recycling ordinance for board
consideration and establishing new
county yard -waste compost sites.
The county plans to establish a recycling
processing center to receive, process
and market materials from local
recycling programs. A temporary storage
and transfer center is located in the
county -owned Greyhound bus -repair
garage, where the Hennepin/Blount
plant will be located.
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This is one of the recycling trailers designed and fabricated by Watkins Aircraft Support
Products, Inc., of Glenwood, Minn. The trailer has separate compartments for different
Residential recycling recyclable materials. Watkins is under contract to collect recyclables from households in
Plymouth and St. Louis Park, and in three-fifths of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis
Recycling Program was the first to negotiate a contract with Watkins.
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favor energy -recovery plant
A very high percentage of persons who
live in Hennepin County supports the
county's plan for a waste -to -energy plant
near downtown Minneapolis, according
to the fall 1985 metropolitan survey
conducted by the Center for Social
Research at the University of Minnesota.
Hennepin County government was one
of the participants in the survey, which
had a metropolitan sample of about
1,000 adults. Because of the way in
which the sample was drawn and the
data processed, center officials said that
the results can be generalized to the
entire Twin Cities area population, with a
small margin of error.
One of the topics explored was energy
and environment, and questions were
designed to obtain information specific
to Hennepin County projects and plans.
Persons responding to the survey were
broken down into three categories:
Hennepin County residents; Ramsey
County residents; and residents of the
other five metro counties. Some of the
same questions were asked in the 1984
metropolitan survey, and these results
were compared with results in 1985.
Persons questioned in 1985 were asked
if they support county government plans
to burn garbage. Ninety-three percent
said that they supported such plans.
This level of support did not vary by
location in the metro area.
Of those questioned in 1985 who had
heard of Hennepin's plan to burn solid
waste, persons living in Hennepin
County were somewhat more likely than
other Twin Cities area residents to have
heard of plans to build an energy -
recovery plant near downtown
Minneapolis. About 70 percent of the
Hennepin County residents responding
to the survey had heard of plans for this
project, and 86 percent of them reported
that they supported the project.
Persons were asked about the
importance of developing new ways to
limit the need for landfills. The
percentage of metro adults who thought
it was very important or somewhat
important was about the same in both
1984 and 1985: 93 percent in 1984 and
96 percent in 1985. However, the
proportion of people who thought it was
very important increased from 60
percent in 1984 to 69 percent in 1985.
Persons then were asked if they would
be willing to pay more than they do now
for new ways of disposing of garbage
and trash, rather than using landfills.
The percentage who said that they
would pay more increased nearly 10
percent from 1984 to 1985, from 67
percent to 76 percent. The percentage of
persons who said that they would pay
more was about the same throughout
the metropolitan area.
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Energy recovery
Hennepin County plans to process about
80 percent of the approximately 970,000
tons of waste generated annually in the
county by means of waste -to -energy
facilities.
Thirty-eight percent, or 365,000 tons a
year, will be used by the Hennepin/
Blount plant, which will be located just
northwest of downtown Minneapolis. The
facility will be owned and operated by
Blount, Inc., of Montgomery, Ala., under
a contract with the county. The
mass -burn plant will generate steam for
the district -heating market in the
downtown area and produce electricity
that will be sold to a utility.
The final environmental impact
statement (EIS) on the project is being
completed by the Metropolitan Council.
The council is scheduled to act on the
adequacy of the final EIS early this
summer after review by council
committees. Blount then must obtain
permits for the project, such as for air
quality and solid -waste disposal, from
the state Pollution Control Agency before
construction can begin.
A private resource -recovery plant —
proposed by the Reuter Co. — is to
handle another 400 tons of solid waste a
day. Reuter plans to convert the waste
into pelletized refuse -derived fuel, which
will be sold to energy markets.
Hennepin also is investigating other
resource -recovery projects, which are
expected to use about 310,000 tons of
waste a year, or about 31 percent of the
solid waste generated in the county.
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220 Northgate
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
June 16, 1986
Mr. Lloyd J. Ricker
Director of Finance
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Lloyd:
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Of all the events this is truly one that I would like to
attend, but unfortunately the travel schedule has me out
of town. Therefore, I am putting a few thoughts down on
paper so that you will know how I feel about Lloyd Ricker.
At the beginning of the 70's, Plymouth was striving to
establish a professional and solid government administration.
Top priority was given to bringing in a few key personnel
whose character, dedication and professional skills were above
question. You were one of those key people. It wasn't long
before I knew full well why Jim Willis was so determined
to bring you on board. It wasn't long before the quarterly
financial reviews became a joy rather than a dread as is usually
the case. You brought control and efficiency into departmental
operations and you also organized and managed our various funds
in a constantly controlled and efficient manner. Plymouth soon
became recognized as a community with a solid financial
condition.
Lloyd, you certainly made my job not only easier, but a great
deal more satisfying and for this I will always remember you
with the utmost respect and appreciation. Plymouth will sorely
miss you, and I hope that your second career will be as
satisfying and successful as the first. You deserve all
the best, and you certainly have my very best wishes.
Sincerly,
HIlde, Jr.
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cc: Jim Willis
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June 11, 1986
Yx. Eric Blank
Director of Park & Recreation
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, M 55447
Dear Eric:
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CITY MWGER
CITY COUNCIL
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All of us associated with the Armstrong High School Senior Graduation Party want
you to know how much we appreciate your allowing us the use of the Plymouth Jr.
High warming house this Spring.
Having a place to work and store the decorations made our job so much easier.
The graduation party was a huge success because of people Like yourself who
supported the committee.
U=ks againM
Most sincerely,
'Jack D. MacBean
Vice President
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Blaire Tremere
Planning Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Blaire:
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OF MINNESOTA INCORPOAATEO
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the work you have
done in the past with Ryan Construction and also to elicit more
opportunities for the future.
As you know, Ryan Construction has a firm commitment to the Twin Cities
area and, more specifically, has already found your City a very
desirable place to do business. Please keep us in mind as opportunities
arise in the retail, office, industrial and multiple housing sectors.
Once again, we have been extremely happy doing business with the City of
Plymouth, and hope to do more in the future. Please keep us in mind
with any thoughts and/or ideas.
Sincerely,
RYAN CO STRUCTION COMPANY
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William J. McHale
Vice President
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cc: Jim Ryan
Pat Ryan
700 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, 900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
TELEPHONE 612/339-9847
June 12, 1986
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PUMOu i` t
Ms. Nancy Holter
15853 - 27th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Holter:
I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for expressing
your interest in participating in the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
(PACT). As you know, PACT has been an instrumental and unique force in
assuring that Plymouth Metrolink continues to be a successful transit
service for Plymouth residents. Of course, to be successful in the transit
business, transit operation must effectively serve its customers. The
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit has been instrumental in assuring
that operating problems are quickly identified and solved. Moreover, the
advisory committee serves as an excellent resource for providing marketing
and service suggestions.
As you can see, the role you will play as a PACT member is critical to the
success of Plymouth Metrolink. On behalf of the City Council, I want to
thank you for your interest in this worthwhile project. I am confident you
will find your tenure as a PACT member enjoyable and rewarding.
Sincerely,
V gil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Frank Boyles
Dave Pesch, Medicine Lake Lines
City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
June 12, 1986
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFt
Ms. Barbara Roberts
16330 - 15th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Roberts:
I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for expressing
your interest in participating in the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
(PACT). As you know, PACT has been an instrumental and unique force in
assuring that Plymouth Metrolink continues to be a successful transit
service for Plymouth residents. Of course, to be successful in the transit
business, transit operation must effectively serve its customers. The
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit has been instrumental in assuring
that operating problems are quickly identified and solved. Moreover, the
advisory committee serves as an excellent resource for providing marketing
and service suggestions.
As you can see, the role you will play as a PACT member is critical to the
success of Plymouth Metrolink. On behalf of the City Council, I want to
thank you for your interest in this worthwhile project. I am confident you
will find your tenure as a PACT member enjoyable and rewarding.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Frank Boyles
Dave Pesch, Medicine Lake Lines
City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
dune 12, 1986
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Melissa T. Holiday
17115 - 28th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Holiday:
I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for expressing
your interest in participating in the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
(PACT). As you know, PACT has been an instrumental and unique force in
assuring that Plymouth Metrolink continues to be a successful transit
service for Plymouth residents. Of course, to be successful in the transit
business, transit operation must effectively serve its customers. The
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit has been instrumental in assuring
that operating problems are quickly identified and solved. Moreover, the
advisory committee serves as an excellent resource for providing marketing
and service suggestions.
As you can see, the role you will play as a PACT member is critical to the
success of Plymouth Metrolink. On behalf of the City Council, I want to
thank you for your interest in this worthwhile project. I am confident you
will find your tenure as a PACT member enjoyable and rewarding.
Sincerely,
, � I-A�`4
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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cc: Frank Boyles
Dave Pesch, Medicine Lake Lines
City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
June 16, 1986
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PLYMOU T R
Ms. Marilyn Pomerenke
14125 40th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Ms. Pomerenke:
Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience which you have
experienced because of the street breakup on 40th Avenue.
In your letter you listed a number of items relative to the
contractor's operation. You can be assured that any damage to your
property, or that of your neighbor's that have been damaged by his
construction, will be satisfactorily repaired. He indicated that he
plans on putting the blacktop surface on very shortly. This would
include the cul-de-sac at the East end of 40th Avenue. I am confident
that once the blacktopping is done the street will be in a far better
condition then it was originally.
Again, thanks for your patience and we will do our best to have the
street surface work and other restoration work completed at the
earliest date.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 559-2800.
Yours very truly,
IA, /
She man L. Goldberg, P.E.
City Engineer
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cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
James G. Willis, City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
TO: Virgil Schneider / Mayor
David Crain/ Councilmember
Jerry Sisk / "
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Bob Zitur / it if
James Willis / City Manager
Begin and Sons /.
I am.writing this letter in concern with the work Begin and Sons
has been attempting to complete, My name is Marilyn Pomerenke.
My address is 14125 40th ave n. There were no cracks in the road until
the trucks started to haul. The trucks hauled aprox. every 15 minutes.
My son sat and watched the trucks go by. Every timea truck went by
he informed me, I watched most of the trucks go by with him. By the end
of the 3rd and 4th days you could see the tracks the trucks were making
First a small square of the road erupted. That was dug up and filled
in with rock. As the days went by the whole road began to erupt.
with cracks all over.
There has also been many incidents where the trucks are concerned.
1. One of the drivers accidently drove into the frount yard
of the neighbor.
2. Sitting out side watched one of the drivers drive over
one of the blinking lights as if nothing happened.
He did get out and pick it up.
3 I was unable to get out of -my driveway. Ended up driveing
through neighbors yard to get out. So I could go to work.
4. May 23rd our mail box way hit. Apparently they didnt notice
because their was no note left. Have called three times
with no response back. The yellow from the truck was on th,
mail box.
5. May 29 the trucks were dumping rock in the road. The one trucks box
ended up stuck up in the phone lines.
6. Our driveway has been scraped slightly.
7. The cement side of the road has been chipped form their trucks.
This is only recently because my son used to ride his three
wheeler on it before the chips appeared.
I myself really think that,is a lot of incidents to happen on one job.
I also think that most all of these incidents could have been avoided.
1. By watching more carefully, solwing down a little, also mabey
they, should be.trained more carefully on the machines they drive,
on things -to watch out for.
2. In regards to not being able to get out of the drive way.
Easly they could have knocked on my door and asked if I would be needin
to leave for any reason.
3. Their a probly many more incidents I dont know about. These are by no
mean all of the things that happened. `
THANK YOU!!
Sincerly,
MARILYN POMERENKE
14125 40th AVE N
PLYMOUTH MN 55441
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Vol. III, No. 4
MLC Responds to
Governor's Task Force on Tax Reform
June 1986
Governor Perpich has recently appointed an Executive Branch Tax
Policy Team to examine Minnesota's tax system and make recommen-
dations to the 1987 Legislature.
This Tax Policy Team was divided into subcommittees, each examining
a different area of taxation. Assistant Commissioner of Revenue,
John Haynes, was appointed chair of the Property Tax and Local Aids
Team. On May 7, Haynes sent a letter to Mayor Connie Morrison, Chair
of the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC), soliciting comments
and recommendations from the MLC regarding property tax and state
aid issues.
On behalf of the MLC, Mayor Morrison responded to Haynes with a
letter which outlined the concerns and addressed some of the issues
of importance to the MLC. The following information summarizes the
major points of the MLC letter:
1) A More Equitable Local Government Aid (LGA) Distribution
Formula.
°
The formula should be simple.
°
The formula should be separate from school aids and
aids to counties.
°
The formula should contain incentives and promote
efficiency.
°
The formula should not be used to equalize local
government mill rates.
°
The formula should recognize differences between
needs and preferences, and the flexibility of local
government should not be inhibited. However, others
shouldn't have to pay for these differences or the
exercise of such flexibility.
°
The formula should be considered in relation to
homestead credits, federal, county and school aids,
property tax refunds, etc.
°
The formula should be equitable.
°
The formula should not be expenditure -driven.
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MLC Responds (continued)
2) MLC Opposes Statewide Fiscal Disparities.
The MLC does not take a position regarding the present fiscal
disparities law. However, the MLC unanimously opposes any
expansion of the current law that would make it applicable
on a statewide basis. Since the state's current tax and
appropriation policies already benefit Greater Minnesota,
this statewide fiscal disparities policy is deemed unneces-
sary. Additionally, the MLC would like the Legislature and
the Executive Branch.to continue its review of the current
fiscal disparities law.
3) Elimination of Levy Limits.
The MLC opposes levy limits and will support legislation
that repeals this state -imposed limitation. The MLC
believes these artifical taxing limits are ineffective
and that elected officials have been accountable to their
constituents.
4) Simplification of Property Tax System.
The MLC supports the simplification of Minnesota's complex
property tax system which has over 70 classifications, by
substantially reducing the number of classifications. A
simplified property tax system would be both easier to
understand and easier to administer.
5) MLC Supports a More Stable Tax Base.
The MLC sees a need for a more stable tax base to avoid the
fluctuations of state revenues which have been encountered
these past six years. The state should honor their financial
commitments to local units of government since these units
have little flexibility to adjust to financial cutbacks,and
the instability of the current system erodes the level of
trust between the different units of government.
6 ) Homestead Credit Changes.
The MLC recommends that homestead credit revisions should
be incorporated to make the system more fiscally responsible
and more accountable. Also,the incentive for local units
of government to spend should be reduced or eliminated.
7) Metropolitan Council Should Not Collect Taxes.
There was discussion during the last Legislative Session
that the Metropolitan Council retain a portion of the fiscal
disparities pool for transportation purposes and that the
Council also retain a portion of a metropolitan -wide sales
tax. The MLC strongly believes the Met Council should re-
main solely a planning and coordinating body, and should
not get involved in collecting any form of metropolitan tax.
MUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION
Bloaningtan
Brooklyn Park
Burnsville
Eden Prairie
Inver Grave Heights
Maple Grove
Maplewood
Minnetonka
Plymouth
Roseville
Shoreview
White Bear Lake
Woodbury
MLC Mill Rate Comparison
for 1985 and 1986
1985
Municipal School County Misc. Total
17.303 52.268 29.262 5.181 104.014
20.801 52.689 29.262 5.181 107.933
24.115 60.841 21.043 3.317 109.316
21.039 54.307 21.043 3.260 99.649
19.961 52.600 29.262 3.965 105.788
10.342 47.697 29.262 5.181 92.482
22.561 55.908 21.043 4.536 104.048
19.523 52.689 29.262 3.947 105.421
19.359 64.993 31.257 4.350 119.959
16.826 57.417 29.262 5.181 108.686
14.538 47.997 29.262 5.181 96.978
13.140 51.091 31.257 4.350 99.838
10.265 50.089 31.257 4.350 95.961
13.872 61.410 31.257 4.350 110.889
18.808 59.978 27.201 3.946 109.933
17.497 54.798 26.813 4.418 104.726
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1986
Municipal School County Misc. Total
18.640 51.041 29.688 5.878 105.247
22.919 55.880 29.688 5.878 114.365
24.552 63.718 21.936 3.701 113.907
20.994 55.471 21.936 3.737 102.138
19.917 59.112 29.688 5.094 113.811
11.303 46.568 29.688 5.878 93.437
21.865 63.240 21.936 4.451 111.492
21.777 55.880 29.688 5.128 112.473
17.747 59.453 33.901 4.276 115.377
16.821 60.209 29.688 5.878 112.596
14.469 52.883 29.688 5.878 102.918
13.564 54.139 33.901 4.276 105.880
10.822 48.229 33.901 4.276 97.228
13.269 61.059 33.901 4.276 112.505
18.406 60.659 29.663 5.220 113.948
17.804 56.503 29.259 4.922 108.488
Source: Citizens League
June 1986
Percent Increase/Decrease
Municipal
School
County
Misc.
Total
Bloomington
7.7%
-2.38
1.5%
13.58
1.98
Brooklyn Park
10.2
6.1
1.5
13.5
6.0
Burnsville
1.8
4.7
4.2
11.6
4.2
Eagan
- .2
2.1
4.2
14.6
2.5
Palen Prairie
- .2
12.4
1.5
28.5
7.6
Edina
9.3
-2.4
1.5
13.5
1.0
Inver Grove Heights
-3.1
13.1
4.2
-1.9
7.2
Maple Grove
11.5
6.1
1.5
29.9
6.7
Maplewood
-8.3
-8.5
8.5
-1.7
-3.8
Minnetonka
- .03
4.9
1.5
13.5
3.6
Plymouth
- .5
10.2
1.5
13.5
6.1
Roseville
3.2
6.0
8.5
-1.7
6.1
Shoreview
5.4
-3.7
8.5
-1.7
1.3
White Bear Lake
-4.3
- .6
8.5
-1.7
1.5
Woodbury
-2.1
1.1
9.1
32.3
3.7
AVERAGE
1.8
3.1
9.1
11.4
3.6
Source: Citizens League
June 1986
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Status Report - MLC Elections
The following information provides you with a synopsis of the
municipal elections occurring in the .MLC cities this year. An
updated report will be published when the filings close.
BLOOMINGTON
The Bloomington Municipal Elections are held during
November of odd -numbered years.
BROOKLYN PARK
The Brooklyn Park Municipal Elections are held in
November of even -numbered years. The following
public officials are up for re-election this November:
° Mayor James Krautkremer
° Councilmember William Dix
° Councilmember Erick Engh
° Councilmember Douglas Pearson
BURNSVILLE
EAGAN
The Burnsville Municipal Elections are held in November
of even -numbered years. The following public officials
are up for re-election this November:
° Mayor Connie Morrison
° Councilmember Daniel McElroy
° Councilmember Bernie Peroz
° Councilmember Kenneth Wolf
The Eagan Municipal Elections are held in November of
odd -numbered years.
EDEN PRAIRIE
EDINA
The Eden Prairie Municipal Elections are held in November
of even -numbered years. The following public officials
are up for re-election this November:
° Mayor Gary Peterson
° Councilmember Richard Anderson
° Councilmember Paul Redpath
The Edina Municipal Elections are held in November of
even -numbered years. The following public officials
are up for re-election this November:
° Councilmember Charles Bredesen
Councilmember Frederic Richards
• MUNICIPAL Page 5
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Status Report - MLC Elections (continued)
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
The Inver Grove Heights Municipal Elections are held
in November of odd -numbered years.
MAPLE GROVE
The Maple Grove Municipal Elections are held in November
of even -numbered years. The following public officials
are up for re-election this November:
° Mayor James Deane
• Councilmember David Burtness
° Councilmember Donna Ryon
MAPLEWOOD
The Maplewood Municipal Elections are held in November
of odd -numbered years.
MINNETONKA
The Minnetonka Municipal Elections are held in November
of odd -numbered years.
PLYMOUTH
The Plymouth Municipal Elections are held in November
of odd -numbered years.
ROSEVILLE
The Roseville Municipal Elections are held in November
of odd -numbered years.
SHOREVIEW
The Shoreview Municipal Elections are held in November
of odd -numbered years.
WHITE BEAR LAKE
The White Bear Lake Municipal Elections are held annually
on the second Tuesday of March.
WOODBURY
The Woodbury Municipal Elections are held in November
of even -numbered years. The following public officials
are up for re-election this November:
° Mayor Daniel Guider, Jr.
° Councilmember Frances Moore
° Councilmember Lloyd Scheel
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LEGISLATIVE
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MLC City Highlight
- Woodbury
° Woodbury's current population is estimated a 14,150.
The chart below shows the city's dramatic growth and
future forecasts.
Year
1960
3,014
1970
6,184
1980
10,297
1983
11,660
1984
12,660
1985
14,150
2000
23,000
Population
(U.S. Census)
(U.S. Census)
(U.S. Census)
(Metropolitan Council)
(Metropolitan Council)
(Metropolitan Council)
(Planning Department Projection)
According to the Metropolitan Council, Woodbury is one of
the 10 fastest growing communities in the Twin Cities area.
By the year 2000, Woodbury is expected to grow 125% since
the 1980 U.S. Census.
As of January 1, 1984, there were 4,740 residential units
in Woodbury. The City projects that there will be between
300 and 400 new housing starts per year through 1990.
In a recent survey, it was determined that there are
approximately 4500 jobs within the City of Woodbury.
Major corporations located in Woodbury include:
Western Life Insurance Company which employs 1,100
people; 3M Company which employs 940 people; and
the Lindsay Division of Ecodyne which employs 500
people.
Woodbury's 1986 mill rate is 18.406. Its average house
is priced at $92,798, with an average property tax of
$1,160. Its 1986 assessed value per capita is $8,425.
In 1986 Woodbury will receive $480,977 in local government
aid. This equals $33.99 per capita.
Woodbury is a statutory city. Its mayor is elected for
a two-year term and its four council members are elected
for a four-year term. The Mayor is Daniel Guider, Jr.
The council members are Kenneth Mahle, Frances Moore,
Lloyd Scheel and Carl Scheider.
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MLC Property Tax Comparison
for 1985 and 1986
Taxes on $80,000 Hane
Adj. Est. Metro Rank
Market Est. Tax/8 of 1 (high) to
Value $80,000 Value 95 (law)
Bloanington -
1985:
$
73,440
$
868
1.10%
36
Average
1986:
$
75,440
$
862
1.10%
49
Brooklyn Park -
1985:
$
74,800
$
969
1.218
13
$ 767
1986:
$
75,600
$1,002
1.248
1.308
17
Burnsville -
1985:
$
67,760
$
759
.958
64
$ 783
1986:
$
72,640
$
897
1.108
37
Eagan -
1985:
$
70,160
$
706
.888
79
$1,830
1986:
$
70,720
$
677
.808
82
Eden Prairie -
1985:
$
73,600
$
898
1.128
27
$1,032
1986:
$
75,440
$
989
1.208
20
Edina -
1985:
$
73,200
$
711
.898
77
$1,574
1986:
$
74,320
$
716
.908
80
Inver Grove Hts -
1985:
$
68,400
$
711
.898
76
$1,069
1986:
$
69,120
$
750
.908
76
Maple Grove -
1985:
$
73,600
$
894
1.12%
28
$ 855
1986:
$
75,520
$
971
1.208
23
Maplewood -
1985:
$
75,360
$1,170
1.468
2
1986:
$
76,960
$1,063
1.308
6
Minnetonka -
1985:
$
74,080
$
957
1.208
15
1986:
$
75,040
$
958
1.208
27
Plymouth -
1985:
$
73,600
$
770
.968
60
1986:
$
74,880
$
810
1.008
65
Roseville -
1985:
$
74,960
$
852
1.078
39
1986:
$
76,480
$
903
1.108
35
Shoreview -
1985:
$
75,200
$
801
1.008
50
1986:
$
75,920
$
790
1.008
69
White Bear Lake -
1985:
$
75,680
$1,043
1.308
5
1986:
$
76,880
$1,017
1.308
13
Woodbury -
1985:
$
67,600
$
762
.95
62
1986:
$
69,440
$
793
1.008
68
AVERAGE -
1985:
$
72,762
$
858
1986:
$
74,293
$
879
Taxes on Averaqe Price Home
Average
Metro Rank
House
Est. Tax/8 of
1 (high) to
Price
Average
Price
95 (low)
$ 90,671
$1,174
1.29%
19
$ 88,821
$1,116
1.26%
24
$ 73,032
$ 758
1.04%
48
$ 72,495
$ 767
1.068
50
S 94,940
$1,174
1.248
20
$ 88,436
$1,150
1.308
23
$ 84,292
$ 819
.978
44
$ 84,066
$ 783
.938
48
$ 99,049
$1,455
1.47
12
$ 98,681
$1,570
1.598
12
$123,936
$1,826
1.478
7
$124,237
$1,830
1.478
7
$ 77,461
$ 643
.838
61
$ 77,662
$ 685
.888
61
$ 82,628
$ 970
1.178
36
$ 81,977
$1,032
1.268
31
$ 75,335
$1,012
1.348
30
$ 74,062
$ 872
1.188
42
$ 99,284
$1,539
1.558
10
$100,115
$1,574
1.578
11
$ 98,602
$1,268
1.29%
16
$ 98,636
$1,331
1.358
16
$ 86,933
$1,047
1.208
27
$ 85,649
$1,069
1.258
27
$ 88,435
$1,029
1.16%
28
$ 88,450
$1,016
1.158
32
$ 75,610
$ 905
1.208
40
$ 74,845
$ 855
1.148
43
$ 92,963
$1,123
1.21%
23
$ 92,798
$1,160
1.258
22
$ 89,544 $1,116
$ 89,395 $1,120
Source: Citizens League (Revised)
June 1985 & 1986
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MUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION IIPIEMLTE
LGA Changes
Increase Dollars to MLC Cities
The local government aid (LGA) formula was significantly changed
in 1985. During 1986 and 1987 the new formula will distribute
$1,127,000 more LGA dollars to MLC cities than would have been
received under the old formula. The Research Department of the
Minnesota House of Representatives estimates that MLC cities will
receive an additional $497.,000 in 1986 and $630,000 in 1987.
Total LGA for MLC cities will be $14,789;416 in 1986 and
$15,508,303 in 1987. Under the old formula the amounts would
have been $14,292,000 in 1986 and $14,878,000 in 1987.
Update is the official newsletter of the Municipal Legislative Commission
Its primary audience is the 38 legislators that comprise the MLC Legislative
Delegation. Its purpose is to inform legislators of the issues and events of
importance to the 15 MLC cities. Update is published monthly during the
Legislative Session, and bimonthly during the interim.