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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 08-08-1986i (��CITY OF PLYMOUTH - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM August 8, 1986 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, August 12, 7:30 p.m. The Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-1) 2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, August 13. The Planning Commission Forum is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. with the regular Planning Commission meeting following at 7:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2) 3. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, August 14. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-3) 4. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, August 18. Council dinner meeting at 6:00 p.m., Plymouth Forum 7:00 p.m., with regular Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. 5. CANCELLATION OF GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY -- I have been advised that the ground breaking ceremony for the ITT corporate headquarters complex scheduled for Monday, August 11, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. 6. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- Wednesday, August 20, 7:30 a.m. The Plymouth Developme-n-7737n-77 will meet in the City Council conferenc room. Meeting notice and agenda attached. (M-6) FOR YOUR INFORMATION.... 1. STATUS OF TEST WELL DRILLING -- As of August 7, Berguson & Caswell had completed drilling of two of the three test wells. By Saturday it is expected that the third well will be complete. The next step will be for Bonestroo to take core samplings to the Minnesota 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM August 8, 1986 Page two Geological Survey to confirm the geological nature of the areas underlying the test wells. Leash & Associates will also be conduct- ing their testing for pumping capacities at each location beginning on the week of the 11th. Assuming that results are forthcoming from the geological survey and Leash & Associates, we expect to have Bonestroo's report to the City Council for consideration at the August 18 meeting. 2. ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR PETER BIH, EMPEROR'S DELIGHT RESTAURANT -- Councilmembers may be receiving calls from Mr. John Raiter, representing Mr. Peter Bih, dba Emperor's Delight Restaurant. Mr. Bih has applied for an intoxi- cating liquor license for his restaurant to be located at 88 Nathan Lane. The Police Department has conducted an investigation of the applicant and found no reason to deny the permit. However, the City Council adopted a policy with respect to the issuance of intoxi- cating liquor licenses in 1966. The policy has been amended periodically since then, but has acted as a guideline for the Council in the approval of intoxicating liquor licenses. I am not aware of any instance in which the Council has allowed a variance to the policy. The policy provides that in order to receive favorable consideration, the establishment in which intoxicating liquor is to be served must meet policy guidelines, one of which is that the total valuation of the building and contents must exceed $1,089,000. A copy of the Council's policy is attached for infor- mation purposes. I have asked the City Attorney to provide his opinion on the effect of policy as it relates to the issuance of intoxicating liquor licenses as part of the report which will be supplied to the Council. Councilmembers can expect Mr. Raiter to request individual meetings. I have suggested that in lieu of this that Mr. Raiter submit his written arguments for inclusion in the Council's agenda packet, and that he appear at the public hearing to share his concerns with the Council. (I-2) 3. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following departmental reports for the month of duly are attached: a. Planning applications. (I -3a) b. Building Inspection activity. (I -3b) 4. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached: a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, duly 10, 1986 (I -4a) b. Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, duly 8, 1986 (I -4b) c. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, duly 9, 1986 (I -4c) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM August 8, 1986 Page three 5. JEFF HOWARD LITIGATION -- Attached is a copy of the Judge's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for Judgement in the Jeff Howard case involving the ten foot high chain link fence in his front yard. The Order directs that Mr. Howard remove his fence by August 30 or alter it to conform with the City's zoning ordinance. (I-5) 6. CIRCLE PARK TRAFFIC PROBLEM -- Mr. Gene Schroeder, 316 Lanewood Lane, recently contacted the City with respect to traffic going the wrong way around Circle Park when coming from 4th Avenue. In September, 1985, Mr. Schroeder had reported a similar traffic problem. At that time, the City installed signage for traffic direction and also conducted special assignment patrols by the Public Safety Department. In response to Mr. Schroeder's recent complaint, the special assignment patrols were again conducted from August 4 through August 6. During the assignments, a total of 67 vehicles were observed, with only one traffic citation being issued. A copy of the Public Safety Department's report is attached. (I-6) 7. DEVELOPMENT SIGN INSTALLATION -- On Friday, August 15, a development identification sign will be located on property at the southeast corner of Xenium Lane and County Road 9. The proposal made by Begin Contracting Company is for rezoning of the land from the FRD (future restricted development) District to the B-3 Zoning District and a pre'ir^inury plat for the creation of three commercial lots. 8. INSPECTION BY MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SP -- The Minnesota Occupational Safety and HealthAdminis- tration (MOSHA) inspected City facilities including the City Center, Water Plants and Wells, and the Public Works garage on Monday, August 4, and Tuesday August 5. As a result of the inspection, the City received a total of nineteen safety citations. However, the MOSHA inspector indicated that the citations in and of themselves, did not constitute serious safety breaches, and coupled with the City's past safety program and efforts, the monetary fines imposed by MOSHA may be minimized. Attached is a copy of a memorandum from Frank Boyles reporting on the MOSHA inspection, including a listing of the citations and compliance deadlines. (I-8) 9. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT REMINDER CARDS: The following City staff responses to Community Improvement Reminder cards submitted by Councilmembers are attached: a. Park benches requiring repair - Bob Zitur (I -9a) b. Weeds on vacant lots adjacent to 2560 E. Medicine Lake Blvd. - Dave Crain (I -9b) c. Tree branches blocking view of traffic at N.W. corner of Dunkirk and 24th Avenue - Jerry Sisk (I -9c) d. Traffic study for the area of Balsam Lane and 47th Avenue - Bob Zitur (I -9d) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM August 8, 1986 Page four 10. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Mayor and City Council from Bob Middlemist providing further comment and recommendations for the Council's consideration when it considers the Tepley Addition application for rezoning, preliminary plat and variance. (I -10a) b. Letter to Barbara Fallstad, Administrator, St. Mary's of the Lake Church, from Blair Tremere, concerning the MacPhail Center for the Arts' "Musical Trolley" program to be held at the St. Mary's of the Lake Child Development Center. (I -10b) c. Thank you card to Mayor and City Council from a Section 8 grant recepient. (I -10c) d. Letter from Martha Baker, 4600 Forestview Lane, including signatures of neighbors, requesting snowplowing by City crews rather than contract snowplowers. A response to Ms. Baker's letter is also attached. (I -10d) e. Letter to Hennepin County Commissioners from City Manager, providing the City Council's comments to the Hennepin County recycling ordinance. (I -10e) James G. Willis City Manager JGW:Jm attach TUESDAY, August 12, 1986 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. NEW BUSINESS BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING AGENDA 7:30 P.M. DULY 8, 1986 WHERE: Plymouth City Center Council Chambers 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN IA—, A. Richard Michelizzi. Variance from the minimum building side yard setback for properly at 9735 29th Avenue North (08-02-86) B. Hennepin County Park Reserve District. Variance frm the provisions of the Sign Ordinance for property at the northwest corner of West Medicine Lake Drive and Northwest Blvd. (08-03-86) C. Michael and Mary Bloom. Variance from the minimum building side yard setback for property at 2900 Everest Lane. (08-04-86) 5. OTHER BUSINESS None 6. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1986 Iv` a..". WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC FORUM 7:15 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES Planning Commission Minutes, duly 23, 1986 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Paul Suomala. Preliminary Plat for three residential lots for "Suomala Addition" for property at 430 Vinewood Lane and south of 6th Avenue North (86076) 5. NEW BUSINESS A. AT&T Communications. Site Plan and Variance to construct a detached accessory building on property northeast of 15th Avenue Norte. and Xenium Lane; 13320 15th Avenue North (86086) * B. Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Residential Planned Unit Development Final Plan/Plat for "Tyrell Third Addition" consisting of eighteen townhouse units on property south of 46th Avenue North at Future Niagara Lane (86081) * C. Robert Skarsten, Lancaster Construction Inc. Site Plan to construct an office/warehouse building south of Medina Road and easterly of Vicksburg Lane; Lot 4, Block 1, Vicksburg Industrial Park (86082) 6. OLD BUSINESS NONE 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Meeting Schedule for November and December, 1986 8. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M. Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Thursday, August 14, 1986, 7:30 p.m. City Center Council Chambers AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff c. Others 4. Past Council Action S. Unfinished Business a. Green Oaks Park - Location of Play Equipment b. Parkers Lake Update C. 1987-91 CIP - Work on trail program d. Plymouth Creek Park Site Planning e. 1987 LAWCON Grant Update f. 6. New Business a. New Plats - none b. C. d. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next Meeting - September 11 M - ILO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: August 4, 1986 TO: Plymouth Development Council Members FROM: Bob Burger, President SUBJECT MEETING NOTICE The next meeting of the Plymouth Development Council will be held on Wednesday morning, August 20 at 7:30 a.m. in the Plymouth City Center Council Conference Room. The following items are scheduled for discussion, however, you may wish to bring up other items as well: 1. Policy revisions regarding petitioned capital improvements 2. Policy regarding deferred special assessments on residential property in commercial and industrial guided areas. 3. Connection of sumps to sanitary sewer 4. Review proposed 1987-1991 Capital Improvement Program 5. Metropolitan Council Development Framework 6. Erosion control efforts 7. MDA Consulting Group "Survey Regarding Attitudes Toward Development: A second follow-up study" 8. The Plymouth Market Focus section of the Minnesota Real Estate Journal scheduled for December 8th. Although the above agenda is somewhat lengthy, the information being provided is of importance to all concerned. Therefore, I would appreciate your attendance at this meeting. cc: dames G. Willis, City Manager Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development Fred Moore, Public Works Director S/F 8/19/86 �7 POLICY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES Resolution No. 85-180 March 4, 1985 (Supersedes Res. No. 66-105, July 11, 1966: Res. No. 73-306, August 6, 1973; Res. No. 79-775, November 19, 1979: Res. No. 80-935, December 15, 1980, Res. No. 81-802, November 23, 1981; Res. No. 82-201, April 19, 1982). 1. Requirements for consideration of new license requests: a. Prior to Council consideration of each application for a new "on sale" intoxicating liquor license, the applicant shall submit: (1) Complete application and other supporting materials required by the City Clerk. (2) Survey plat plan of the proposed site of the establishment showing location, size, shape, construction and off-street parking drawn to scale and prepared by a registered surveyor or engineer. (3) Signed release forms and supporting data required by the Plymouth Police Department to complete the background investigation. (4) The appropriate license fee as provided in Section 1010.01, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code. (5) invcstigation fee to cover the costs associated with a comprehensive investigation of the applicant as follows: (a) $500 if investigation is limited to within the State of Minnesota; o (b) $2500 minimum for investigation required outside the State. (c) The $500 or $2500 investigation fee shall be non-refundable and due whether the license is ultimately approved or denied. Actual costs incurred by the City for out of state investigations only, in excess of $2500, but less than $10,000, shall be invoiced to and paid by the applicant prior to the public hearing for consideration of the license. b. Each applicant and application for on sale liquor license will be thoroughly investigated by the Plymouth Police Department in accordance with the then prevailing department procedures governing such investigations. A summary report and recommendations of the Police Department investigation findings shall be forwarded to the City Council through the City Clerk's office for consideration at the time of public hearing. C. Prior to public hearing relating to the issuance of such license, the appli- cant shall submit sketches to the City Council through the staff of the pro- posed structure showing front, rear and side elevations, which sketches shall indicate the material to be used in the exterior facings of the structure. The suggested floor plan of the proposed establishment shall also be submitted together with information regarding the anticipated volume of liquor to food, type of entertainment provided (if any), and any other relevant information requested. -1- 3. Requirements for consideration of license renewal requests. a. The City Council shall annually review the operation of all establishments possessing on -sale liquor licenses prior to the expiration date. In those cases where licenses have been issued for businesses which are not estab- lished, or are closed for business as of January 31 of any _given year, the Council shall make a determination as to whether or not the license should be renewed based upon a report presented by the Manager together with sup- porting material obtained through the Police Department investigation. b. Applicants requesting license renewal shall be responsible for submitting all items required for new application in the format designated by the City Clerk and Police Department with the exception of items No. l.a.(2), and l.a.(5). 4. City Council criteria for licensing approval (new or renewal). the a. It shall be the policy of the things, the following criteria license shall be granted: City of Plymouth to consider, among other in determining whether a new or renewal (1) The investigative and staff report submitted by the Police Depart- ment and City Clerk. (2) Public input received through the public hearing process. (3) Whether the applicant for an on -sale intoxicating liquor license provides a structure, furnishings, equipment and fixtures having a market value of not less than 1,089,000 exclusive of land value. Annually, this figure shall be automatically revised based upon the Boeckh Building Cost Index for brick and steel commercial buildings (fan/Feb 1985 Index, 1519.5). The revised figures shall be based upon the ratio of the current index to previous year's index as described below.* (4) A showing by the applicant that: (a) Adequate vehicular transportation facilities, in accordance with city comprehensive plans, are available to serve the site. (b) Adequate buffering and distance is in place or to be provided by the licensee to assure adequate buffering to adjacent residential neighborhoods. (c) The petitioners has or will take affirmative action to minimize public safety type problems commonly associated with on -sale liquor establishments (including, but not limited to D.W.I. drivers, disturbing the peace, etc.). Such affirmative action may include, but not be limited to, the following programs and/or indicators: I. Purchase of Dram Shop insurance. ii. Posting of local alcohol treatment resources for bartender/waitress use. -1a- (S) Applicants for on -sale liquor license renewal shall provide a certified Public Accountant's statement showing total sales, food sales, liquor sales and percentage of total sales for each. The Council shall not normally renew the license unless at least forth (40) percent of the establishment's annual gross sales is in the serving of prepared food. (6) It shall be the policy of the City Council to issue or deny on -sale liquor license as soon as practical following the public hearing for such a license. The Council shall not issue on -sale liquor licenses to be effective at a future date, or rather shall require the licen- see to take immediate possession of the license. * Method of calculating building value for 4a(3): The Boeckh building index for brick and steel commercial buildings is secured for the same time period for the current year. The percentage increase between the old and the new index plus 100% is multiplied times the old dollar value for structure, etc., to yield the new dollar value. -1b- �- 3c�--- COMPARISON OF PLANNING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE The following figures represent the number of applications received and in process by the Planning Department for the month of: duly 1986 TYPE OF APPLICATION THIS MONTH YEAR TO DATE THIS MONTH LAST YEAR LAST YEAR TO DATE Site Plan 4 35 10 36 Preliminary Plats*/RLS 2 16 4 20 Final Plats*/RLS 2 22 9 35 PUD Concept Plans 1 3 1 5 PUD Preliminary Plats 1 4 2 7 PUD Final Plats 2 12 2 13 Conditional Use Permits 2 38 8 34 Rezonings** 2 10 2 9 Lot Division/Consolidation - 15 4 22 Variances 1 24 9 32 Sign Plans - - - Site Plan Amendments 1 5 - - Rev General Development Plan - - - 1 Land Use Guide Plan Amendments** - - 1 5 Landscape Plans - - - Other - 3 TOTAL 18 187 52 219 * Other than Planned Unit Developments **Includes Planned Unit Developments Z- zcx- COMPARISON OF PLANNING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE The following figures represent the number of applications received and in process by the Planning Department for the second half of 1986: TYPE OF APPLICATION duly Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Site Plan 4 Preliminary Plats*/RLS 2 Final Plats*/RLS 2 PUD Concept Plans 1 PUD Preliminary Plats 1 PUD Final Plats 2 Conditional Use Permits 2 Rezonings** 2 Lot Division/Consolidation Variances 1 Sign Plans Site Plan Amendments 1 Rev General Development Plans - Land Use Guide Plan Amendments** Landscape Plans Other TOTALS 18 * Other than Planned Unit Developments **Includes Planned Unit Developments MONTHLY REPORT OF PERMIT & INSPECTION ACTIVITY JULY 1986 BUILDING PERMITS CURRENT Y.T.D. 1985 L.Y.T.D Public 0 1 1 3 Comm/Ind/New 9 37 2 6 Alteration 18 51 2 66 Residential 90 530 81 419 Multi -Family 0 9 1 16 Remodeling 95 285 60 305 Foundations 0 0 0 2 Garage 0 0 2 6 TOTALS 212 913 149 823 OTHER PERMITS Plumbing 184 889 167 731 Mechanical 171 773 113 588 Signs 5 53 5 61 Grading 4 15 1 8 Wells 2 6 5 11 Moving 2 6 1 67 Sewer/Water 110 617 172 797 TOTALS 478 2359 464 2263 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 62 288 32 212 TOTAL NO. PERMITS CREATED 690 3543 453 2707 TOTAL NO. OF INSPECTIONS 1244 6571 N/A N/A Z --'A o, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission July 10, 1986 Page 21 Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Reed, LaTour, Beach and Rosen; staff Blank and Pederson; Councilmember Zitur; Paul Fjare of Brauer and Associates Absent: Commissioners Mullan and Anderson 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Edwards called the July meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes of the June meeting as presented was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner LaTour. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS No visitors were present at this meeting. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION The City Council awarded bid on Parkers Lake seed and sod installation; they approved a slow zone for boaters on Medicine Lake near the West Beach, and they approved trail construction along County Road 15. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Grua Oaks Park - Relocation of Play Equipment. Paul Fjare of Brauer and Associates reviewed his recommendation to staff and explained the criteria used in recommending site B, as shown in his memo dated July 1, 1986. Commissioner Reed asked how site B fits the criteria and Paul Fjare responded that it is adjacent to other activity areas in the park, it is accessible by the trail and visually accessible by the residents, it is safe, the entire play area can be moved to this location, it does not intrude on other park users, and it is a very neutral location. Rick Vanderford, 2615 Zircon Lane, had some objections to the map that was used to determine the new site. He felt contours were incorrect and that the play equipment was too large to fit entirely in site B. Staff responded that equipment would fit in site B without any problems. Mr. Vanderford then asked if pea gravel base would be replaced with sand, and Paul Fjare stated that pea gravel is much safer than sand because it is a better cushion against falls, it does not stick to children's clothing the way sand does, and it cannot be tracked into the house like sand can. Ruth Nelson is concerned with equipment being placed into the hill in the center of the park. She feels that this would create a bandshell effect. She recommends placing it on a flat surface and stated that site B would be approximately the length of a ballfield away from her home. She lives on the southeast corner of the park. Commissioner Rosen favored relocating the equipment and was generally positive about site B. July 10, 1986, PRAC Minutes Page 22 Commissioner LaTour favored site B and supports placing equipment on a flat surface and not cutting it into the hill. Commissioner Rosen asked how close equipment will come to the northwest corner of the park if placed at site B. Rick Vanderford questioned if any other sketches of the proposed loca- tion would be sent to the City Council. Chair Edwards responded no. Director Blank indicated that staff would be willing to go to the park and spray paint an outline of the area where the equipment will be placed in order to assist residents in visualizing placement. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH TO RECOMMEND THAT PLAY EQUIPMENT BE RELOCATED TO PROPOSED SITE B IN ACCORDANCE WITH CRITERIA OUTLINED BY PAUL FJARE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH FOUR AYES. COMMISSIONER ROSEN ABSTAINED. b. Parkers Lake Update. Crews are making excellent progress on Parkers Lake and are working well into the evening hours to stay on schedule. C. 1987-91 CIP. Director Blank briefly reviewed concept plans for West Medicine Lake City Park, Plymouth Creek Park and Parkers Lake Park. He discussed proposed tennis courts for West Medicine Lake and Plymouth Creek Parks, and pointed out that there are no tennis courts at the present time north of Highway 55 or west of County Road 61. These courts cannot be built, however, until final concept plans are approved for these two parks. Director Blank indicated that in order to fund the construction of the County Road 15 trail, other smaller trail linkages throughout the City would have to be postponed. He further stated that he was proposing to add Lions Park improvements in the year 1987 for a total of $10,000. He indicated that the Council is interested in more trail work being constructed for safety reasons along such major roads as Highway 101 from County Road 6 to 25th Avenue, Fernbrook Lane from County Road 6 to County Road 9, and Zachary Lane from County Road 9 to County Road 10. These would all be Class I (off road) trails. Neighborhood park land acquisition/development proposed for 1987 includes Amhurst, County Road 61, and Rolling Hills; for 1988 St. Mary's and for 1989 Swan Lake. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER REED AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR TO ACCEPT THE 1987-91 CIP AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. d. Plymouth Creek Park Site Planning. Director Blank reviewed a copy of an old concept plan for Plymouth Creek Park and pointed out that the five year CIP includes pond dredging in each year. Since the concept plan being reviewed was dated a few years ago, Commissioner Edwards asked staff to provide PRAC with updated maps showing all of the July 10,' 1986, PRAC Minutes Page 23 developments that have taken place since the first concept plan was prepared. It was also recommended that PRAC members walk the site prior to discussing the concept plan again in September. Director Blank will accompany PRAC members on this tour if they request it, or members can walk site on their own at their convenience. e. Bass Lake Dock Update. The Bass Lake dock has been installed. f. 1987 LAWCON Grant Update. No new information has been received on our grant. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New Plats. None. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Commissioner Rosen asked if a wave pool was being built in Crystal. He recently saw a sign advertising "Tidal Wave" opening soon in a shopping center there. Director Blank said he would check into it. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION A fish barrier has been proposed for Plymouth Creek. Its purpose is to reduce carp fish in Medicine Lake. 9. ADJOU ,`^SNI The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Duly 8, 1986 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners Quass, Anderson, Cornelius, Bigelow and Mellen !EMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Musatto STAFF PRESENT: Associate Planner Al Cottingham and Building Official Joe Ryan MOTION was made by Commissioner Quass, seconded by Commis- sioner Cornelius to approve the June 10, 1986 Minutes as NOTION TO APPROVE amended. MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 1986 VOTE. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Mellen abstained. NEN BUSINESS: Chairman Marofsky introduced the Board Members and reviewed the variance criteria as contained in the Zoning Ordinance. The request submitted by James Echhorst was introduced for a variance from the minimum building side yard setback for W. JAMES ECHHORST property located at 10150 26th Avenue North. Mr. Echhorst 10150 26TH AVENUE reviewed his request noting that the proposed deck would be NORTH. VARIANCE FROM at the same setback as the house, which is 8 ft. from the MINIMUM BUILDING SIDE side yard property line. YARD SETBACK Commissioner Bigelow inquired why this deck would be so deep rather than making it wider. Mr. Echhorst explained that the deck would be placed over the foundation of the old house that was torn down when this home was built in 1973. The Board discussed the possibilities of having the deck setback at 10 ft. with Mr. Echhorst who pointed out there are patio doors at the edge of the house; this would make it difficult to set the deck back 10 ft. rather than 8 ft. MOTION was made by Commissioner Bigelow, seconded by Commis- sioner Mellen to approve the variance from the minimum building side yard setback for property located at 10150 26th Avenue North for James Echhorst for the reasons stated in the draft resolution. VOTE six ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - NOTION CARRIED Page two Board of Zoning Minutes July 8, 1986 The request submitted by Jeff and Eve Christianson was JEFF do EVE introduced for a variance from the maximum height of CHRISTIANSON 17100 accessory buildings, for property located at 17100 19th 19TH AVENUE NORTH Avenue North. Mr. Christianson reviewed the request noting VARIANCE FROM MAXIMUM that the building would be built into the side of a hill and HEIGHT OF AN thus from the rear of the property, only the top few feet of ACCESSORY BUILDING this building would be seen. Mr. William Pribble of 17330 19th Avenue North was present and stated his concern that the building should be setback at least 6 ft. from the property line. Associate Planner Cottingham stated the this proposed structure would be setback 6 ft. from the rear property line, as is required by the Ordinance. Mr. Pribble stated he had no other concerns with this proposal. Commissioner Mellen inquired what is the proposed color of the accessory building. Mr. Peterson responded that it would be painted the same as the house. Commissioner Quass stated concerns with using 12 -inch block as a retaining wall. Building Official Ryan stated this size of block does meet the building codes. Commissioner Quass inquired as to the height of the accessory structure. Mr. Christianson stated it would be approximately 19 ft. in height; now with it under construction, he is having doubts whether or not they will have a play structure on the second floor of the building, due to the height. Commissioner Anderson clarified that there was a sentence missing in the draft resolution. Associate Planner Cottingham noted the appropriate corrections would be made to that statement. Chairman Marofsky noted concern of the playhouse area being used as living quarters by future owners. Building Official Ryan explained the Ordinance would prohibit this to occur; such action would be in violation of the Ordinance. MOTION was made by Commissioner Cornelius, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the variance from the maximum height of accessory buildings for property located at 17100 19th Avenue North for Jeff and Eve Christianson for the reasons stated in the draft resolution. VOTE. Six ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED -LA b Page three Board of Zoning Minutes July 8, 1986 Staff noted for the Board that the September meeting would be the third Tuesday in September; the second Tuesday is Primary Election Day. ADJOURNt£NT : The meeting adjourned at 8:02 P.M. --�-I-L�Ab CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Board of Zoning Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 8th day of duly . 1986. The following members were present: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners Quass, Anderson, Cornelius, Bigelow and Mellen The following members were absent: Commissioner Musatto Commissioner Bigelow introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. B 86-15 APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR JAMES EICHHORST, 10150 26TH AVENUE NORTH (07-01-86) WHEREAS, James Eichhorst has requested approval of a 2 ft. encroachment into the Ordinance side yard setback of 10 feet in order to construct a 15 ft. x 25 ft. deck onto his home; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF THE CITY OF PL.Y"19111TH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for James Eichhorst, for a 2 ft. variance to allow a 8 ft. side yard setback for property located at 10150 26th Avenue North for the following reasons: 1. The variance criteria have been met. 2. No other variances are granted or implied by this action. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Mellen , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners Bigelow, Mellen, Quass, Anderson and Cornelius The following voted against or abstained: Commissioner Musatto Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Board of Zoning Adustments and Appeals of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 8th day of July . 1986. The following members were present: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners Quass, Anderson, Cornelius, Bigelow and Mellen The following members were absent: Commissioner Musatto Commissioner Cornelius introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. B 86-16 APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR JEFF AND EVE CHRISTIANSEN, 17100 19TH AVENUE NORTH (07-02-86) WHEREAS, Jeff and Eve Christiansen have requested approval of a 15 ft. x 15 ft. accessory building that exceeds the maximum height requirement of 15 feet in order to have a playhouse on the second floor of the accessory building; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said request; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for Jeff and Eve Christiansen, for a variance from the maximum height requirement (granting a 4 ft. variance to allow a 19 ft. height maximum) in order to construct a second floor onto an accessory building for property located at 17100 19th Avenue North for the following reasons: 1. The variance criteria have been met. 2. No other variances are granted or implied by this action. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Anderson , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners Bigelow, i Mellen, Quass, Anderson, and Cornelius The following voted against or abstained: Commissioner Musatto Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. elm creek 3 , 1 .. Watershed Management Commission 1:Y RFAR, .0 r-ar, -a^e P�c�e 612 553-1'.,_ TEC-%'ICAL ADV SOR C^^Se :'at C... ^Butt ..K Bone.:.. U p�1-e 612 544.8572 Minutes July 9, 1986 I. The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Vice Chairman Terry Muller. II. Earle Strande moved and Steve Peaslee seconded a motion to ap- prove the June 11, 1986 minutes. Motion carried. III. Robert Derus moved and Peaslee seconded a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report and pay the bills. Motion carried. Derus moved and Strande seconded a motion to authorize Judie Anderson to begin microfilming Commission records. Motion carried. IV. Those present: Earle Strande - Dayton Terry Muller - Maple Grove Will Hartfeldt - Attorney Robert Derus - Corcoran John C. Johnson-Merila & Assocs. Mark Johnston - Hennepin Parks David Anderson - District Office V. Reports from the District Office Larry Elwell - Medina Steve Peaslee - Hassan William Mason - Crystal Leon Zeug - District Office Steve Johnston-Merila & Assocs. Judie Anderson - Exec. Secy. A. Water Quality Monitoring - Results of the June sampling have been received and recorded. All parameters were within acceptable lim- its except fecal coliform levels in Elm Creek at Hamel and at the South Fork of Rush Creek. Results of the June monitoring of Cook, Diamond, Dubay, Mud and Fish lakes have been received and recorded. Diamond Lake had the poorest water quality of the five lakes monitored in June. B. Champlin Mill Pond - The inspection program by the District Office is continuing. C. Fish Lake Project - Storm water treatment equipment was in- stalled on July 9th. D. DNR Permit - The City of Maple Grove has proposed two pedes- trian bridges across Elm Creek as part of their trail system. The City will submit their request formally to the Commission. Minutes July 9, 1986 VI. Plat Reviews A. 86-022 Lake Camelot Estates (formerly named Lake Cimarron .Estates), Maple Grove. B. 86-023 Windance, Medina. C. 86-024 Nature's View, Maple Grove. Derus moved and Peaslee seconded a motion to approve plat reviews 86-022 and 86-023 above with the recommendations of the District Office. Motion carried. Zeug indicated that the District Office will require additional information on the submission for Nature's View. There being no further business before the Commission, the meet- ing was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim 2000 First Bank Place West Minneapolis Minnesota 55402 Telephone (612) 333-0543 Telecooier (612) 333-0540 Clayton L. LeFevere Herbert P. Lefler J. Dennis O'Brien John E. Drawz David J. Kennedy John B. Dean Glenn E. Purdue Richard J. Schieffer Charles L. LeFevere Herbert P. Lefler III James J. Thomson, Jr Thomas R. Galt Dayle Nolan Brian F. Rice John G. Kressel Lorraine S. Clugg James M. Strommen Ronald H. Batty Wiliiam P. Jordan Susan Dickei Minsberg Kurt J. Erickson William R. Skallerud Rodney D. Anderson Corrine A. Heine John R. McDonald, Jr. David D. Beaudoin LeFevere Lef ler hennedv O'Brien R Drawz .% Prufcs.ional V114 iaii0ii 1 August 4, 1986 Mr. Joseph Ryan Building Official City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Re: City of Plymouth v. Jeffrey S. Howard Dear Joe: =: 5 Enclosed is a copy of the Judge's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for Judgment in the above -matter. We are extremely pleased with this Order Your thoroughness and testimony contributed greatly. This Order means that Howard must remove his fence by August 30 or alter it to conform with Plymouth zoning ordinances. If he does not, we may bring a contempt action before the same judge requiring him to do so. At that point, we would ask for fines to accrue each day he fails to comply. Howard has the right to appeal this Order, but I don't expect that he will. In sum, we hope this Order results in the immediate removal of the enclosure in his front yard. Should you have any further hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY, O'BRIEN AND DRAWZ James M. Strommen cc: James Willis, w/enc. Enclosure 1/0066lt03.h37 questions, please don't r STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FdjRTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT City of Plymouth, a Minnesota municipal corporation, Plaintiff, FINDINGS OF FACT CONCLUSIONS OF LAW -vs- ORDER FOR JUDGMENT Jeffrey S. Howard, File No. 86-11925 Defendant. The above matter came on for hearing before the undersigned on July 24, 1986 pursuant to plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order. James M. Strommen, Esq., appeared on behalf of the City of Plymouth, and Jeffrey S. Howard appeared pro se. Based on all the files, records and proceedings in this matter, the Court makes the following FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The plaintiff adopted permanent zoning regulations in June, 1980, which are presently in full force and effect and have been in full force and effect at all times relevant to this complaint. 2. The defendant, Jeffrey S. Howard, is the owner -resident of real estate located in the City of Plymouth at 5140 Zachary Lane North, zoned FRD (future restricted development district), and has owned such property since 1982. -1- t 1 3. The Plymouth Zoning Ordinance Section 10, Subdivision D, Paragraph lb provides in part: Interior side lot lines. No fence, wall or shrub plant- ing of more than three (3) feet in height above the level of the street curb level shall be erected on any interior lot within the front yard as required in each district. Section 4, Subdivision B defines a fence to be: Any partition, structure, wall or gate erected as a divid- ing marker, barrier or enclosure and located along the boundary or within the required lot area. 4. A chain-link fence and fence structure eight feet in height has been built in the front yard of defendant's property at 5140 Zacharay Lane North. 5. Defendant raises wild animals for resale. 6. Defendant uses the fence as a pen, or kennel, for various wild animals that he houses on the property. 7. On or about April 23, 1986, Joseph R. Ryan, Building Official for the City of Plymouth met with defendant regarding the building of the above -referenced structure and informed defend- ant that his fence was in violation of the zoning ordinance. Ryan instructed defendant to remove the fence or apply for a variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals of the City of Plymouth. 8. By letter dated April 30, 1986, the City of Plymouth informed defendant that he was to re.aove the fence within five days of the date of the letter. 9. On or about May 8, 1986 Ryan reinspected defendant's property and observed that the fence had not been removed or altered. -2- =5 10. On or about June 12, 1986 Ryan conducted another site inspection of defendant's property which revealed additional construction of a chain-link fence adjoining the initial structure referred to above. Ryan observed that the additional fencing was approximately eight feet in height and was also located in the front yard of defendant's property. 11. On or about June 19, 1986 Ryan reinspected defendant's property and observed that neither the original fence, nor the additional fencing had been removed or altered. 12. As of the date of the hearing for temporary injunction the defendant has neither removed nor altered the structure to conform with zoning requirements of the City of Plymouth. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The City of Plymouth has enacted zoning laws applicable to structures built within the City. 2. The fence structure located in the front yard of defend- ant's property is in violation of Plymouth City Ordinance Section 10, Subdivision D, Paragraph lb. 3. Defendant has received proper notice of this violation from the City of Plymouth. 4. Defendant's claimed agriculture use is not in conformance with the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. S. The City of Plymouth is without an adequate remedy at law in this matter. 6. The City of Plymouth will be irreparably harmed if injunctive relief is not granted. -3- I IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The fence and fence structure in defendant's front yard at 5140 Zachary Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota, is in violation S of Plymouth City Zoning Ordinances. 2. Defendant is permanently restrained and enjoined from using the fence structure in his front yard and shall remove, or alter, said fencing to conform to the City of Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, which removal or alteration shall be completed by August 30, 1986. Dated: July 31, 1986. BY THE COURT Pet J. indbe , Judge of is ict Co rt. -4- CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 DATE: duly 17, 1986 TO: Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director-) FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City ManageI SUBJECT CIRCLE PARK TRAFFIC PROBLEM \\ I received a telephone call from Gene Schroeder (473-6105) indicating that they are again experiencing difficulty with persons driving the wrong way around Circle Park. Apparently we had installed clear signage indicating the appropriate direction of traffic, but according to Gene, residents of the area are intentionally violating the signs. Would it be possible to have Denny schedule a squad or two in this area to give out citations in hopes of increasing compliance with the signs. Tiian!,J for your help. FB:jm CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: August 5, 1986 TO: Director Carl qu i st FROM: D. Paulson SUBJECT Selective Traffic Enforcement (86-12) Circle Park/Lanewood Ln -4th Avenue North One Way Violations Three stationary patrols have been completed in response to the complaint in this area. The assignments were made on three different days and the results are as follows: 08/04/86 -0700-0900 08/05/86 -1500-1700 08/06/86 -0700-0900 Total vehicles observed: 67 Total violations observed: 01 Total tags issued: 01 Total verbal warnings: 00 Time expenditure (hours): 06 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO August 7, 1986 James G. Willis, City Manager �� Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager INSPECTION BY MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION INSPECTOR (MOSHA) On Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5, City facilities including the City Center, Water Plant, Wells 4 & 5, and the Public Works garage were inspected through the compliance arm of the Minnesota Occupational Safety & Health Administration, commonly referred to as Minnesota OSHA. There are three ways an inspection of an employer can be scheduled. They are: a major accident involving serious injury or death to an employee, a complaint filed by an employee against the employer, and through the normal inspection scheduling process. Plymouth's inspection was a result of normal inspection scheduling. From the onset of the inspection, it was clear that the inspector, Richard Stever, viewed his role to be an educator as well as a compliance officer. His form of education was to advise us of each technical violation regardless of detail. Mr. Stever made a substantial number of informal recommendations and also wrote nineteen citations. The citations include: 1) That the three antennas on the City Center roof and at the Maintenance Building be grounded appropriately. Compliance deadline - thirty days. 2) That a barricade be installed surrounding the City Center roof sky lights to prevent any possibility of a maintenance employee falling through the sky light. Thirty days. 3) All storage, including water meters must be removed from the Elevator Room. Thirty days. 4) A tongue guard must be added and existing sheet metal guards replaced on a grinding wheel located in the Storage Room at the Water Treatment Plant. Thirty days. 5) An exposed pulley for the Potassium Feed Pump in the Chemical Feed Room must be properly guarded. Thirty days. INSPECTION BY MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY do HEALTH ADMINISTRATION v INSPECTOR (MOSHA) Page Two 6) The Hydrofluoric Acid Tanks and room must be labeled with cautionary signage advising of the danger of exposure and the personnel protective equipment required. Seven days. 7) Remove or bring into compliance the maintenance platform and fixed ladder used to read the Back Wash Meter which is on top of Tank No. 6 at the Water Treatment Plant. In lieu of the installation of an appropriately guarded platform and Ships' Ladder, the meter could be relocated to eliminate the necessity for climbing to the top of the tank. Sixty days. 8) The extension cord running from Well No. 5 to the adjacent sump, must be eliminated and permanent wiring installed if the sump continues to be needed. Seven days for removal of the extension cord. 9) Acquire a rim matching chart for use with the split rim cage at the Garage. Thirty days. 10) Replace existing chain top and mid -rail in the Garage mezzanine with a 42 -inch top -rail, mid -rail, and 4 -inch toe board which can be lifted out when the crain is in operation. Thirty days. 11) Bring 03hiri logs up-to-date at City Center. Thirty days. 12) Install emergency lighting in the stairwell at the Garage. Thirty days. 13) Dispose of three gas cans which are not in compliance with the law. Seven days. 14) Separate oxygen in Acetylene Tanks by at least twenty feet. Seven days. 15) Replace cracked Controller Cover for Mechanics' Crane. Thirty days. 16) Develop respirator maintenance and training program. Sixty days. 17) Dispose of unapproved portable air tank. One day. 18) Initiate split -rim tire -changing training program. Thirty days. 19) Initiate jack inspection program. Thirty days. The Inspector indicated that in and of themselves, the citations do not constitute serious safety breaches, although, there is the possibility for employee injury. He stated the Department's policy is that any violations over ten for one employer are considered to be excessive and consequently, subject to the possibility of monetary fines being imposed. He stated that the comparative lack of severity of the items noted coupled with the City's documented safety efforts, would tend to mitigate against the magnitude of the fines. We will be receiving an official notification of the citations and INSPECTION BY MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION g INSPECTOR (MOSHA) Page Three will have a period of ten days, therefrom, to appeal should we desire. Extensions to the time limits outlined above are possible if done in writing. Fred has already reviewed the citations with the maintenance supervisors and steps are underway to bring us into compliance. I have drafted a jack inspection program and will be working on the remaining training requirements in the near future. As you requested, Fred and I would like to meet with you to discuss your desire to meet with all City supervisors to thoroughly review these citations and reinforce your expections of supervisors with respect to safety matters. FB:dma J Community Improvement Remind 190 I have noticed a problem with: Na�Resident has noticed a problem wi— Ch: Street/Potholes Watermain/Hydrant Brush/Weeds/Trees Filling/Excavating Drainage dunk Cars Traffic arking Violation Garbage/Demos Traffic/Street Sign/SignaT— Erosion/Dirtyt9 reets Dead Animals in street. Broken/Damaged Equipment Sign // Streetlight Other �1`-�iv'LC�1t Be Address Phone ll r `T'. -0l. CA,/ 9 1 M I community Improvement Reminder I have noticed a problem with: Resident has noticed a problem wit : greet/Potholes ush/Weeds/Trees Drainage Traffic arking Violation Traffic/Street Sign/SignaT-- Dead Animals in street Sign Other Description Location v V Watermain/Hydrant Filling/Excavating Junk Cars Garbage/Debr s Erosion/Dirtyt-reets Broken/Damaged Equipment Streetlight 11�zrcl; Your name ` Date ? �$ Resident's Name r !,41 Address phone, c ��-� e) Z= q b • Z, 1:100 86 - 40 CITY OF PLYMOU 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: August 4, 1986 TO: Fred Moore, Public Works Director FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT REMINDER CARD Attached is a copy of a Community Improvement Reminder Card submitted by Dave Crain on behalf of Mrs. Gustafson, 2560 E. Medicine Lake Blvd. regarding tall weeds on two vacant lots adjoining Mrs. Gustafson's property. Would you please investigate this matter and provide me with a report of your findings. I would appreciate a response by Friday, August 8, so it may be included in the Council Information Memorandum. Thank you. FB:dma I attach. cc: dames G. Willis, City Manager S/F - 8/8/86 i- - V'y 1�<<�t-+-H c)"Yir� A's. G o„ct;vn CITY OF PLYMOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION Inspector's Notice to serve on occupants, owners, agents, or Pyblic Officials in charge of weed infected lands. CITY OF PLYMOUTH, COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA BY AUTHORITY OF PLYMOUTH CITY ORDINANCE, 1981, Section 810.03, Subdivision 1 thru 5 — Notice is hereby given TO: Nen e F. L /j e 0 I's1' Past" h ADDRESS X510 Med�'��he lake !S/vd E o er/occu ant To cut, destroy, or otherwise eradicate within 10 days from this date all nuisance vegetation in excess of eigbZ inches in height — located in and upon the following described land: Described Land: Section 9S (N}) Township 118N (Si) Range 22W Subdivision Rea) -ea Pit7el eA' 6" �QdiCinQ La Le Fat r - 11"f_ 1A /' �1 y.5,2 0 Block 8 Quarter—Quarter /c2 Pin # Property L.D. # 00 T /1 raLS S we4tWS a-,ral SO~4E f�-sf/Q o r, l�c{caN f /o fs 1;4e l4S 2 rhe adalkeSSeS o � fhese to aSvo -.2350 E. MQd"c;tie Lade 8/'Vc/ Plymouth Property owners are required by City Ordinance to maintain these properties. If this notice is not complied with, the City of Plymouth will CUL the nuisance vegetation and assess the property owner for the cost of eradication plus the current administrative charge. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated by all parties concerned. Sincerely, t� *4- G. C. Upton Weed Inspector Environmental Division 14900 23rd. Avenue No. Plymouth, MN. 55441 559-2800 ext 345 v`� CITVOF PLYMOUTFF Dear Resident, Historically the City of Plymouth has had a weed cutting program on the right of way portion of the boulevard. Effective April 1. 1982 the City of Plymouth has discontinued this service. Local ordinances provides that it is the responsibility of the abutting property owner to maintain these areas. We would appreciate your cooperation in this area. ;f ,.-u have any further questions please call 559-2800 ext 328. , Si Mark S. Peterson Park & Environmental Supervisor 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 .j.-.� ,v `}+' :''"+' iw""'�_.��.`='",1tr"-`.'+t ` QQ ..� .. ...• � .. yam+'.* Community Improvement Reminder �g I have noticed a problem with: Resident has noticed a problem with: -treet/Potholes W'atermain/Hydrant rush/Weeds/Trees Filling/Excavating Drainage dunk Cars Traffic arking Violation Garbage/Debr s Traffic/Street Sign/SignaT— Erosion/Dirtyt-reets Dead Animals in street Broken/Damaged Equipment Sign Streetlight Other !y, tfv rfrfyt,e , % r <<s ti ��t -A-- b— -�i-, O., Your name N (- Resident's Name Address Phone Dat e DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT �8b = 38 CITY OF PLYMOL , , , 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO ' C. e -i c �� July 22, 1986 -4 1, �' Fred Moore, Public Works Director Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT REMINDER CARD Attached is a copy of a Community Improvement Reminder Card submitted by Jerry Sisk regarding tree branches blocking the view of traffic at the northwest corner of Dunkirk and 24th Avenue. Would you please investigate and if necessary, have the trees trimmed. I would like to report back to Jerry Sisk in the July 25 information memorandum if possible. Thank you. rp'/L1, n FB:Jm attach cc: S/F 7/25 r T V' e. A K T►,tr neei t -a C : + y Fo.,es+e., t i%t ._o 06V4- S -t -t m C o o K 1 �11 a 1 Community Improvement Reminder I have noticed a problem with: Resident has noticed a problem wi— [h: Street/Potholes Watermaln/Hydrant Brush/Weeds/Trees Filling/Excavating Drainage Junk Cars Traffic arking Violation Garbage/Debris Traffic/Street S n/SignaT— Erosion/Dirty t-reets Dead Animals in s reet Br ken/ maged Equipment Sign ight Other % D"e rkp�C'i3 n �•Y`�1 6aQ4. U n a 0 a rn Q N U1 D -00 0 s O 0 `Ct to zCD r O m 2 O � = 0 r M°°o� z M 8 m S CD _^ oO elm — N z M v o c o c D C{ F frmn CC D z 3 m tD r Zn -i D r N m m D > r x O D z m CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: August 4, 1986 TO: Fred Moore, Public Wks. Dir. and Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Dir. FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT REMINDER CARD Attached is a copy of a Community Improvement Reminder Card submitted by Bob Zitur regarding traffic problems at Balsam Lane and 47th Avenue with a suggestion of conducting a traffic analysis. Would you please investigate this matter and provide me with a report of your findings. I would appreciate a response by Monday, August 18 so it may be included in the Council Information Memorandum. Thank you. FB:dma attach. cc: dames G. Willis, City Manager S/F - 8/18/86 T e c; +-Y C 6., c.. tr., c stud Y �o 4 A•t. t -v A�1�s* y i`' c.+Y cc; I kA e t;nq I W. �� %•wrL +k'..� �,$t jg�ti 4'. —j aS cf. rcclt c'. Robert Middlemist 4140 Ximines Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 City of Plymouth City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: The Tepley Addition Dear City Council Members: .Z_ 1 Oo,__, August 5, 1986 I do appreciate the lengthy time involved with the city council on our first meeting on my behalf. Several items have come to mind both during Monday night's meeting and after. The culdesac I am proposing has a total length of 779 feet not 1100 feet as previously discussed. If there were an entrance provided through the Tepley's property to Zachary Lane, the entrance could not be in alignment with the present 46th Ave. to the west. Since Zachary Lane is designed to be a four lane roadway in the future, and since the city is making all efforts to eliminate even additional driveway access onto Zachary Lane, it seems ridiculous to require the Tepleys to redirect their driveway (which has been in existence for 26 years), and then in the same breath talk about another entrance onto Zachary Lane (which would have to be either just north of the Tepley home or just south). If an additional road to Zachary Lane is deemed necessary, obvouisly it would be a community collector street, and I would petition the City of Plymouth to do Arrowood Lane and the new street to Zachary Lane as a public improvement for the hundred or so homeowners in the general area who will be using the road. I think the traffic count was extremely exaggerated, and your study will show that. The people in opposition to another entrance on Zachary Lane are planning to rent a video recorder & photograph all traffic in or out of 48th Ave. N. on a Weekday evening between the hours of 4 PM and 7 PM. This should give a real good indication as to the traffic generated in the area during what should be a heavy traffic time period. For the cities information the lighting in the park appears not to be as great a problem as might be expected in that I have two serious buyers interested in purchasing Lots 4 & 5. I have not made any committment, but they do stand ready. I think the city should shut off the power to the tennis courts on the north side of the park at 11 PM. The lighting on the tennis courts to the south will not affect homeowners. At the next meeting I would request that the city council separate the various issue's coming before you and vote on them individually. For instance, first vote on the zoning, then vote on the variances, then vote on the Addition itself with the conditions you deem necessary. Approaching it in this way should simplify the voting process, and it won't be necessary to solve twenty five different items with one vote. Sincerel , iW� Robert Middlemist 1Ob . j - e: r` CITY OF August 6, 1986 PUMOUTR Ms. Barbara Fallstad Administrator St. Mary's of the Lake Church 105 North Forestview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Fallstad: The City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit Amendment for the daycare center as proposed by Kathleen Dayton. The recommendation by staff and by the Planning Com- mission was considered in conjunction with the information supplied by the Daytons, including your August 1, 1986 letter. I have enclosed a copy of the draft Resolution which was adopted by the City Council. You will note particularly that the Council has called for completion of certain improvements by dune 7, 1987, and note that the Council has specifically set that date as the expiration of the Conditional Use Permit. That means that if the daycare center is to continue beyond that date, it will be necessary for the church or for the operator to apply for a renewal of the Conditional Use Permit. The City Council's intent is that at that time, it would be determined whether the required site improvements have been made. Mr. and Mrs. Dayton were present at the Council meeting and I believe they understand the City Council's action and intent with respect to accomplishing the necessary improvements on your property. The determination as to who is responsible for the improvements is between you and the Daytons. I am taking this opportunity to also ask you for some information about the use identi- fied as the "Child Development Center." My request is prompted by a letter I just re- ceived from the MacPhail Center for the Arts regarding its early childhood arts explor- ation program. I have enclosed a copy of the letter for your information. The letter was accompanied by a brochure which apparently has been mailed throughout the metro- politan area. I do not question the merits of the program, especially the class called "Musical Trolley". I do question the fact that Plymouth is designated as one of the suburbs involved and the location is the St. Mary's of the Lake Child Development Center. Further, the hours on Tuesdays are not consistent with those listed in the information provided by you and by the Daytons. We need to have a clear understanding about the extent of the land use(s) at the St. Mary's of the Lake property. The advertisement of a program on a metropolitan basis suggests that there is a potential of substantial traffic generated in an area which is residential in character, and which may include conditional uses such as churches and daycare centers which are found to be properly designed and equipped to handle that traffic. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2b00 Page two Ms. Barbara Fallstad August 6, 1986 The neighbors in this area have expressed a concern about the traffic generated by existing church activities and it is doubtful that they were aware of this additional program which has now been publicized by the MacPhail Center. Please understand that I am not suggesting there are particular problems with this activity. It seems to be very interesting and productive. I am suggesting however, that it could generate physical problems and that it has raised a question as to whether a full picture has been provided as to the church's auxiliary activities or the activities of tenants such as the Daytons. We are prepared to work with you to assure that Ordinance requirements are met and that your premises are properly designed to accommodate uses that can be established in the Residential District. I look forward to hearing from you soon; please call me if you have questions. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Blair Tremere, Director Community Development BT/gw cc: Ms. Kathleen Dayton File 86067 City Manager dames G. Willis ENC `l J MACPHAIL CENTER FOR THE ARTS Board of Counsellors Chairman Peter R. Spokes Founding Chairman Philip B. Harris Robert D. Auritt Elinor W Bell Margaret A. Bracken Nicky B. Carpenter Kathryn M. Cunningham Shirley Dayton Bruce W. Flessner John W Greenman John G. Harrison William G. MacPhail Elizabeth B Myers Richard A. Peterson Mary Sue Reed Estelle Sell Nancy Shepard MacPhail Center for the Arts 1128 LaSalle Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 6274020 Continuing Education and Extension University of Minnesota LIM An equal opportunity educator and employer 0 606 CITyMJUSEN. CGA. July 25, 1986 Dear Community Leader: Given your position at the front line of community activities, I thought you would be interested in an offering now available to residents in your area, or nearby suburb. MacPhail Center for the Arts, a performing arts institution with a 79 -year history, is taking portions of its Early Child- hood Arts Exploration program to suburban locations. At MacPhail Center, we believe that children should be exposed to the arts at a very early age, and that this exposure can be rewarding and of lasting value throughout life. Both Plymouth and Eden Prairie will feature the popular "Musical Trolley" class, in addition to "Music for the Very Young" being offered at the Eden Prairie location only. Classes begin the week of September 15. Below is a schedule and specific address for the suburban sites near you. Plymouth: Location -- St. Mary of the Lake Child Development Center 105 Forestview Lane North • Musical Trolley -- Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. (co-sponsored by Wayzata Community Education) Eden Prairie: Location -- Hennepin Technical Center -- South Campus Lab School Child Development Center 9200 Flying Cloud Drive • Musical Trolley -- Wednesdays 4 - 5:15 p.m. e Music for the Very Young -- Wednesdays 6 - 7 p.m. (not offered Winter Quarter) Community Leader July 25, 1986 Page 2 I have enclosed a copy of the Early Childhood Arts Exploration brochure to supply additional background information on the program. If you or members of your community or organization are interested in more class registration information, please contact Sid at MacPhail Center, 627-4020. MacPhail Center for the Arts is committed to addressing the changing needs of the greater metropolitan community and hopes that by providing these classes in suburban locations, all can enjoy lifelong learning in the arts. Sincerely, rylL. Zeller Director GLZ:sls Enclosure J hank you is such a simple phrase, but I hope you know there's a world of Mear?irtg and appreciation in it. 7?4--L- 4?->V �� x tee. ' Too Mayor, Virgil Schneider City Manager City. Council Members REQ Snowplowing in our area Z- \0d, Unfortunately, it is tiw*.,+*&ttart.thinking about winter and as we do we're resin# our problems getting our streets plowed, hast years- a : hrough a winter of poorly, and rarely pir r As we understands we art: oft:cen#raet for plowing and we want to be serviced by the cit,.-.plows-maintenence division. As taxpayers in this co iityf we would like action taken on this before the snow fliest Thank you. "/ 14W 7 1. &4Z,e,, f C& 2. 3 • �-�-�✓t,.t � �� '(- �rtlti"7 S� d.J ��''�t(�j�j,�Ltd-.Y ��-l�''Yt,�� 7. 9- 7-4,!�qt t7' 10.r(}�� VL 12 r -LI vL �y 'JL&U + u 13. ZdAr J / 7 14..E e� �.�J, f Li �e1C� 1 t ��I v — L -i iv - �UI� 15 • J -„...f y Q_ U /�-'ric;:� r.��5 5, 16. �- ty x{630_ Pt.”, rk,` s4L .�rvrr,�:.� � 17 . �-�✓.tc.�.,%,� 18. After talking to neighbors on my block. I,•msde.-.a list of some specific problems. Those includeds - slush was not plowed, therefore creating deep icy ruts - 47th Avenue was very icy and especially dangerous as a school bus route and many small children - - several people complained of their grass being uprooted and mailbox being knocked over or almost knocked over - Forestview had laver & of packed snow and was not promptly plowed I'm sure we could go to other adjoining neighbor- hoods and find similar problems. .��-C1�iZ/rc ✓� s59-cso V August 8, 1986 Ms. Martha Baker 4600 Forestview Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Ms. Baker: i CITY OF PLYMou i Ht = C xz�' We have received your letter regarding snowplowing in your area. Copies of your letter along with the signatures of your neighbors are being sent to all members of the City Council. Your request for snowplowing by City crews as contrasted to those of contract snowplowers would have both capital and operating cost implications. The budget I will be submitting to the City Council later this month will be addressing that issue. The Council will be holding a public hearing on the proposed 1987 budget on Monday, September 15 and you may wish to appear at that hearing to again share your concerns with the Council. Thank you for sharing your observations and those of your neighbors with us. Yours truly, mes G. Willis C t Manager OGW:Jm 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 R12. 16 86 1 .32 93' 89 08, 40.06' 1 80.08' 80.08' 89 83, 6 3 R. b 2 $ 23 EE OOD ;i 13) C so - 25, 3,35 0. 1, A (24) (25) .031. 25' 292.56' so, so. bc, 7- r. 40' 72• 7 2 14) P.D 4-46'40 (7) 2 U15-46, i I � W7 50, -Sa7*22,25111 AVE. ' :' 1. -?S , 67' 4 - -1408 2 f 2 10) W " 1 91 69, 15B. 43 .\7.24 88.97- 87.44. 2�2.t-, .69' 74, 10, 0. 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I - A i7 (22) (23) �79J8 91.25 146.75'1 51, 1 S. 27' A 218' 15mv Air 104' 4 193.57• 112, 96.97' 97.66' 98.36- 2 ;n 3 5 6 7' 6 9 go ..(24) (27) (?a) 47) -M'; It I I .,) a 25) _N .1 (26) S. 89 49) .4 43. 7 OA VVI— ;9 !P R 4 14. 569-29,19-v � 0 z August 8, 1986 Jam; CITY OF PLYMOUTR Hennepin County Board of Commissioners A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 Gentlemen: At their August 4 meeting, the Plymouth City Council discussed the proposed manditory recycling ordinance which will be considered by Hennepin County Board Public Service Committee on August 13. The City Council is strongly supportive of the concepts contained in the ordinance. The City of Plymouth has already initiated its own solid waste recycling program in anticipation of the County's action. There is only one area where the City Council differs with the ordinance as proposed. Our Council believes that each of us as consumers, is ultimately responsible for assuring that appropriate steps are taken to deal with sc'_id ;,,rite management. Accordingly, our Council strongly endorses the concept of greater source separation by the consumer. Given the immature nature of the solid waste recycling market, it is essential that overhead costs to recycling contractors be reduced as much as possible. Separation of recyclables is a major step which each of us can undertake at little inconvenience to support effective recycling. We strongly encourage the Board to consider inclusion of recyclable paper, glass, and metal source separation in the final version of the ordinance. Yours truly, mes G. Willis C ty Manager W:dma cc: Mayor & Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director Dick Pouliot, Project Coordinator S/F - 8/13/86 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800