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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 29, 1986
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1.
LABOR DAY -- City offices closed Monday, September 1 in observance
of Labor Day.
2.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -- Tuesday, September 2, 5:45 p.m. The
City
Council will be meeting to consider award of contract for
the
cleaning, repairing and painting of MIP water tower. Fred Moore's
memorandum on this subject together with a resolution are attached
separately for Council review.
3.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION -- Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 p.m. in
the
Council conference room. A light dinner will be served.
4.
RECEPTION FOR DR. DAVID LANDSWERK -- Thursday, September 4,
7:00
p.m. A welcoming reception for Dr. David Landswerk will Ibe
held
in the Cafeteria at the Wayzata Senior High School.
5.
MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN FRENZEL -- Congressman Bill Frenzel will be
hosting a meeting for public officials on Saturday, September
6 at
9:00 a.m. at the Decathlon Club in Bloomington. Attached is a
copy
of his invitation. Councilmembers interested in attending,
may
contact Laurie for reservations to be made. (M-5)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. ALPHA HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING -- The Planning Commission
considered the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan applications
submitted by Alpha Human Services, Inc. at the August 27, 1986
meeting. Action on the request was deferred for 60 days to allow
interested parties an opportunity to meet with the petitioner, and
if interested, visit the current facility.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 29, 1986
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Attached for Council's information, are letters received addressed
to the Council from Plymouth residents commenting on the Alpha House
facility. The Mayor's response to two of the letters is also
attached.
I have also included an article provided to me by Blair Tremere.
Last May, Blair saved the attached article entitled, "Density of
Care Homes Poses Problems" from the Minneapolis Star. In addition
to describing the problems associated with the congestion of group
homes in the Minneapolis area, it also discusses Alpha Human
Services attempt to relocate to the suburbs. (I-1)
2. MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE JOURNAL MARKET FOCUS -- On August 27, Frank
Boyles met with Karen Musech, Bob Burger, Blair Tremere, and Mari
Adamson and Catherine Shipman of the Minnesota Real Estate Journal,
to discuss the upcoming Market Focus on Plymouth. During the course
of the meeting, we reviewed the various article segments which the
Market Focus will cover including office, commercial, single family,
multi -family, hotels, parks, retail, natural resources, public
transit, etc. These are the subjects with which the Market Focus
will deal. The staff provided names of individuals and organiza-
tions currently active in each of these areas as possible contacts
for interview. We also provided the draft Community Information
booklet and September/ October 1986 Plymouth on Parade articles for
background information. Based upon the current schedule, articles
for the December 9 Plymouth Market Focus will be drafted between
October 20 and November 24, with advertisements solicited
concurrently. Between October 22 and October 24, media kits will be
mailed in the community, and on October 27 a sales promotion letter
will be sent.
In accordance with the Council's previous direction, Mari Adamson,
Advertising Manager, advised that she would provide the City with a
draft copy of the promotion letter in order that Councilmembers
could review it prior to its distribution. Advertising and article
deadlines are November 24, with publication on December 9, 1986.
The Real Estate Journal will dedicate an eight person staff to this
effort: four to advertising, and four writers. Councilmembers may
be contacted by Real Estate Journal writers for additional infor-
mation for the Market Focus.
3. $825,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LAND WRITE-DOWN BONDS -- At the August
18 meeting, the City Council directedthat the—staff proceed to
negotiate for the sale of $825,000 in general obligation bonds to be
used for the purpose of land write-down for the Groves Office Park
project. Attached is a letter from Steve Apfelbacher of Ehlers and
Associates, outlining four possible options to accomplish this
purpose. After analyzing all options and discussing the matter with
David Kennedy, of LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien and Drawz, we
believe option no. 4, which is to delay negotiations until after
September 1, is the most prudent course to take. (I-3)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 29, 1986
Page three
4. DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS -- Two Development Identification
signs will be installed on August 29 notifying proposed developments
to be considerd at the Planning Commission meeting on September 10,
1986. Below is the description of each:
1) "Berg Addition" - Preliminary Plat -- This preliminary plat
application involves approximately- 4.1 acres which is to be
divided into three lots. All of the lots meet the B-1 Zoning
District standards. The lots are to be developed with office
land uses. The property is located southwest of 45th Avenue
North and County Road 18 frontage road. This property was
previously involved in a plat known as "Montgomery 2nd
Addition".
2) "Frenchie LaPointe Addition - Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and CUP
- The application calls for the property to be rezoned from the
FRD District to the R-2 (low density residential) District. The
preliminary plat calls for the creation of three lots and a
Conditional Use Permit to allow single family residences in the
R-2 District. There are homes on two of the proposed lots;
leaving the middle lot for a third residential unit. The
property is located at 435 Zinnia Lane.
5. THEFT OF STREET SIGNS -- For the Council's information, within the
past few weeks, street signs in the area of 26th Avenue, Troy Lane,
and Urbandale Lane have been stolen. Staff is presently
investigating and plans to have the signs replaced in the near
future.
6. COACHMAN TRAILS APARTMENT PROSECT -- Mr. Sohn Schuette, and Mr.
Howard Hunt on his behalf, have asked questions about the develop-
ment contract for the proposed Coachman Trails apartment project at
14th Avenue and Olive Lane (s.w. quadrant of Highway 101 and County
Road 6). The Community Development Department has responded (letter
attached). The item will be scheduled for Council action when
either the executed contract or a letter explaining why the contract
is not being executed is submitted. (I-6)
7. CLAIMS -- The attached claim submitted by Virginia Martin, '11315 -
51st Avenue North, for windshield damage to two vehicles, was
received this week. Also attached is a copy of a Summons and Notice
of Trial from the Hennepin County Conciliation Court filed by
Barbara Scott, 16645 - 14th Avenue North, for property damage caused
by a sewer back up on April 28. (I-7)
8. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM -- In accordance with previous Council
direction, a draft of the Employee Suggestion Program was
distributed to all City employees requesting their proposals for
final revision. Numerous recommendations for change were received
and incorporated in the final draft. Final distribution of the
suggestion system was accomplished on August 28. One suggestion has
thus far been received and is being processed for compliance with
the program's guidelines. A copy of the final suggestion guidelines
is attached for Council information. (I-8)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 29, 1986
Page four
9. SUNSET HILLS - PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION -- Eric Blank contacted Bill
Bushnell, Sunset Hills PTO, on Tuesday, August 27, to discuss the
status of their project. Mr. Bushnell indicated that they were
going to be cementing the remainder of the playground equipment in
place on Thursday, August 28; the gravel would be delivered and
installed on Friday, August 29; and clean-up work and final project
would be completed on Saturday, August 30.
Eric also spoke with Frank Winzenburg, the Business Manager for the
Wayzata School District, on August 26. Mr. Winzenburg indicated
that he would forward a letter indicating the school district's
acceptance of the play equipment and the liability for said
equipment when the project was completed and they were able to
finalize the financial cost on the project. At this time, they
estimate the cost to the City, above and beyond the $28,000 of
school district funding, to be approximately $8,000. Attached is a
copy of Eric's letter to Mr. Winzenburg on their conversation of
August 26. (I-9)
10. 1987 LAWCON APPLICATION -- The City has been advised by the
Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development that its
1987 LAWCON application for Parkers Lake City Park will not receive
further grant consideration this year. The agency indicates that
of the 153 applications received this year for grant funding,
only 13 will receive funding. The City's application received a
ranking of 17 by the agency.
11. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Plymouth Development Council, August 20, 1986 (I -11a)
12. PLYMOUTH DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT -- The six month
report covering January 1, 1986 to June 30, 1986 of the Plymouth
Domestic Assault Intervention Program is attached for your infor-
mation. (I-12)
13. HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES FUNDING REQUESTS -- Human services agencies
who have previously requested funding assistance from the City, have
been notified of the City Council's September 15 public hearing on
the City budgets. Copies of letters to the Suburban Community
Services, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, West Hennepin
Human Services Planning Board, West Suburban Mediation Center, and
Plymouth Domestic Assault Intervention Project, are attached for
your information. (I-13)
14. PLYMOUTH ON PARADE -- The September/October issue of Plymouth on
Parade is included with this information memorandum.
15. MEETING WITH WEST MEDICINE LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB REPRESENTATIVES AND
CONCERNED NEIGHBOR -- Frank Boyles and Dick Carlquist met with
Peter Hill and Jerry Murphy of the West Medicine Lake Community
Club, and Frank Cleave, and Joan and Jay Nelson, adajcent neighbors
to the Club, on August 19, 1986 to discuss concerns expressed by the
neighbors on the Club's activities. Attached is a copy of a
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 29, 1986
Page five
memorandum prepared by Frank which summarizes the discussion of the
meeting. (I-15)
16. COUNCIL FOLLOW UPS:
a. Barking Dog Complaint -- Mr. Melvin Harris, 1304 West Medicine
Lake Drive, forwarded the attached letter to Mayor Schneider
requesting the City consider amending the City Code with respect
to barking dogs. Dick Carlquist's response to Mr. Harris is
also attached. (I -16a)
b. Community Improvement Reminder Card -- Attached is a community
improvement reminder card submitted by Bob Zitur requesting City
crews pick up debris (lumber/boards) from his yard. Bob had
collected this debris off the roadway of Larch Lane last
Wednesday. City crews completed the pick up on Thursday.
(I -16b)
c. Plymouth Plumbing Company -- Recently Mr. Cordell Johnston of
Plymouth Plumbing Company contacted Bob Zitur regarding the
City's plumbing process. Joe Ryan contacted Mr. Johnston and
scheduled a meeting with him for Wednesday, August 27 at 3:30
p.m. to discuss his concerns. Mr. Johnston did not show for the
meeting, nor has Joe received a call from him to reschedule the
meeting.
17. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Clayton LeFevere, from Frank Boyles, for confirm
arrangements for the October 14 Parliamentary Procedure graining
session. Also attached is Mr. LeFevere's response, confirming
the October 14 date and time. (I -17a)
b. Letter from Dorothy Buckingham, Study Coordinator for the
Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, notifying the City of
the national study of atherosclerosis and her Group's intent to
interview participants from the northwest suburban area.
(I -17b)
c. Letter of appreciation to Fred Moore, from Pat Ryan, Ryan
Construction Co. (I -17c)
d. Letter of appreciation from Helen Bohline for the Police
Department's assistance in opening her car after locking her
keys inside the car. (I -17d)
e. New County Road 9 letter - In accordance with Council direction
a draft letter to Vern Genzlinger is attached for Council. review
and revision. The letter will be finalized and sent on
September 3 following Council input. (I -17e)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
I will be hosting my annual meeting for public officials on Saturday,
September 6, 1986, at 9:00 a.m. at The Decathlon Club in Bloomington.
I will give a brief Congressional update, including discussion of the
pending tax reform legislation. Your comments and questions on issues
of particular importance to local governments would be helpful.
If you are able to join me, please call my Bloomington office at (612)
881-4600. I look forward to seeing you on the 6th.
BF:mhs/mjs
Best Regards,
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Bill Frenzel
Member of Congress
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August 25, 1986
Marcia Vasiliou
Council, Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Ms. Vasiliou:
For too long women and children have been the sexual victims of men.
Now a halfway house for sexual abusers or misguided sexually troubled
people is being proposed for the Plymouth/Medicine Lake area. We
who have "controlled" our urges and worked hard all our lives for
good neighborhoods, homes, and community for our family and children
oppose this halfway house. We feel it puts our safety, our children's
sexuality and safety, in jeopardy, and the women in and around this
area. These are men who have trouble controlling their sexual urges,
and we do not need them in Plymouth. Even their families don't want them!!!
I feel that this halfway house would tarnish Plymogth's upcoming prestige
as a community. Only recently last year the Plymouth council was talking
about encouraging business communities and involvement in Plymouth .... as
far as I can tell it seems like it is becoming a suburb for neer do wells.
The Workhouse, Mission Farms, and now this!!! I'd like to hear of
the uppity ups in Edina having a site like this in their community!'!.
The Plymouth council really needs to look at the issue and decide, most
assuredly, that the benefits do not make up for any griefs that may be
caused. All it takes is one molested child to allowing this house going
up to be wrong wrong wrong. This type of facility should be built
next to the correctional institute or at the St. Cloud reformatory... not
in a residential neighborhood. The complex (apartment) it would be next to
is full of single mothers and their children.... down and outers in the
first place. Are we going to let the animals win again?
Shari Kile
160 Peninsula Road
Medicine Lake, MN.
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Ms. Diane Heinsch
10850 South Shore Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Heinsch:
Thank you for your August 26 letter expressing concerns about the Alpha
Human Services project. As you may know, the Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on Wednesday, August 27. Many residents were present to
submit their concerns about Alpha Human Services. Following the hearing,
the matter was deferred for 60 days to allow neighbors to meet with Alpha
Human Service representatives.
I have forwarded your letter to our Planning Department, who will provide it
to our Planning Commission for their consideration. A copy has also been
provided to City Council members.
Yours truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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Dr. Keith W. Kaye
263 Pennisula Road
Medicine Lake, MN 55441
Dear Dr. Kaye:
Thank you for your August 26 letter expressing concerns about the Alpha
Human Services project. As you may know, the Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on Wednesday, August 27. Many residents were present to
submit their concerns about Alpha Human Services. Following the hearing,
the matter was deferred for 60 days to allow neighbors to meet with Alpha
Human Service representatives.
I have forwarded your letter to our Planning Department, who will provide it
to our Planning Commission for their consideration. A copy has also been
provided to City Council members.
Yours truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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,Density
of care so
homes
poses
problems
By Mike Kaszubs
Staff Writer
On most evenings, beginning at 7
o'clock, Mabel Batcher switches on
the police scanner alongside her bed
in south Minneapolis and listens to
more than enough crime to keep this
78 -year-old woman scared of her
own neighborhood.
All too often, the squad cars wind up
on the next block. There, 31 tenants
In a treatment center for the mental.
ly ill and dozens of out -of -luck wel-
fare recipients in two nearby board -
and -lodging homes share life on
Park Av. S. The backdrop is an area
that ranks third in personal robbery
and second in assaults among the 85
neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
Police and treatment officials agree
that the disabled and the mentally ill
have emerged as inviting targets for
criminals. "We get a lot of calls,"
said Lt. Russ Nelson, "where they're
out in the street confused (or in) a
victim situation."
For the near -South Side of Minne-
apolis, the problem highlights but
one result of a community that has
become congested with a variety of
hospitals, boarding houses for the
destitute and scores of group homes
for 3exuai offenders, the chemically
dependent and the mentally retard-
ed.
The concentration has brought other
problems — from a lack of parking
to the noise of hospital helicopters —
to several neighborhoods trying to
maintain their residential identity.
In many cases, the centers are in
neighborhoods with large minority
populations already beset with crime
and poverty.
The problem has been exasperating
because one solution, dispersing the
centers to the suburbs, often meets
with resistance. Minneapolis, with 40
percent of Hennepin County's popu-
lation, has 75 percent of the beds in
community-based treatment centers,
or group homes. Of the 35 care and
lodging centers in the Powderhorn
community in south Minneapolis,
only four have indicated a willing-
ness to relocate by 1990.
--There is a difficulty in the suburban
areas of finding facilities," said Bon-
ny Miller, a Hennepin County conn
munity services housing coordinator.
"There aren't that many large man-
sions, which a lot of group homes are
in in the inner city."
State officials already have designat-
ed three near -South Side communi-
ties — Central, Phillips and Powder -
horn — as too congested to accept
more community-based treatment
centers. Meanwhile, county officials,
who cannot force the centers to
move, are working on a plan to begin
a voluntary de -concentration of the
homes out of the core city.
The Central community, which in-
cludes the Elliot Park and downtown
neighborhoods, embodies the prob-
lem. Although new state criteria
would limit community-based treat-
ment beds to 95 in Central, the com-
munity already has 1,401 beds. More
than 7 percent of the 19,000 people
in the community live in a treatment
center.
Some neighborhoods have become
so congested with group homes that
the philosophy behind the centers,
allowing clients to gradually inte-
grate into a community, is at odds
with reality. In one recent survey of
the Whittier neighborhood, nine
treatment centers were found in a
five -block stretch of Pillsbury Av. S.
The Sixth Ward, one of the city's
most populated areas, contains 34 of
the 100 community-based residential
treatment centers in Minneapolis.
No other ward has more than 13.
Brian Coyle, Sixth Ward council
member, has refused to support ap-
proval of additional centers for the
near -South Side ward.
Over the past year, Coyle has in
effect blocked permits to at least
three centers, reversing what had
been an open policy toward them. In
such cases, the City Council normal-
ly defers to the recommendation of
the council member whose ward is
affected.
"I want to be a nice liberal man and
say yes to everything," said Coyle, a
DFLer. His ward, which generally
stretches south from downtown to
Lake St., contains many of the neigh-
borhoods in the Central community.
"If I say yes to Abbott Northwestern,
then how do I say no to the next
three programs that want to come
in?" he said. "It's been real hard to
say no.... We simply have too many
of them in the same place."
Last week, city officials began con-
sidering a move by Coyle to prohibit
more medical clinics or on-site
group counseling and drop-in centers
from locating in old mansions. Coyle
said too many of the mansions that
line Park and Portland Avs. in south
Minneapolis are being converted -to
Other moves a►so nave ops— , G6
ly. The Phillips Neighborhood Im__ ,
provement Association, in joining in
the approval of a set -back variance
three weeks ago for the new Phillips
Eye Institute at Mount Sinai Hospi-
tal, also passed a resolution making
its support contingent on the hospital
not expanding beyond the current
campus.
Neighborhood officials, while stress-
ing that relations with Mount Sinai
have steadily improved, said it was
the first time the group had formally
confronted the hospital on the issue.
Mount Sinai's main campus, which
covers four square blocks, is bound- .
ed by 22nd and 24th Sts. on the north
and south and Chicago and Park Avs.
on the east and west. A large hospital
parking ramp, built in 1982, is out-
side the campus.
i "(Our) board tacked on this contin-
gency as a way to get some atten-
tion," said Harvey Winje, president
of the Phillips neighborhood group.
"We want to say to them, 'Can we
now sit down and talk some more?' "
If an agreement is reached, it would
not be the first. For more than 10
years, the Phillips neighborhood and
Abbott Northwestern Hospital have
had an informal agreement that the
hospital not expand beyond a six -
square -block area. The hospital also
has made an agreement with the
neighborhood that no building on its
campus will exceed 75 feet in height.
Joyce Krook, a hospital spokesper-
son, said of the six -square -block
agreement, "Even though nobody
seems to be able to find any docu-
ment that says this is what we
agreed to, we have stood by that."
Meanwhile, some community-based
treatment centers have begun to
look elsewhere. Alpha Human Ser-
vices, a Fremont Av. S. treatment
center for sex offenders, has bought
10 acres at an undisclosed suburban
location. The move came after the
program bowed to local pressure
and dropped a planned move into
the heavily congested Whittier neigh-
borhood at 24th St. and Pillsbury Av.
0
Gerald Kaplan, Alpha's executive di-
rector, said that being accepted in
the suburbs will not be easy. He
declined to disclose the proposed
site. "We tried Richfield," Kaplan
said of another scuttled attempt a
decade ago, "and. honest to God. you
should have seen how rabid those
people got."
For People Inc., a treatment center
for mentally ill clients on Park Av.
S., life in the inner city continues.
Faced with pressure from the neigh-
borhood to relocate and its own de.
sire to move, a search for a new
suburban location has begun.
'"rhe suburbs are not very support-
ive, said Rachel Feldman, the treat-
ment center's operations director.
"We -re still experiencing instances
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FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS
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August 22, 1986
Mr. Jim Willis
City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Marketing of $825,000 G.O. Tag Increment Bonds, Series 1986B
Dear Jim:
After talking to Dave Kennedy it appears that at this point we have four
possible options for the marketing of the above bonds. Three of the options
would require the City to proceed with the marketing of the bonds prior to
September 1. It appears that the joint statement issued on March 14, 1986 is
effective until September 1. Tax increment bonds issued without payments by
private parties for the use of bond financed property can be issued prior to
September 1. It appears that the City has the following options to consider:
1) Delete certain provisions in the TIF developer's agreement that
guarantee the payment of a total of 5% of costs for the $825,000
bond issue and issue the bonds prior to September 1. This would
likely leverage a bid equal to the bid we received on Monday but
require additional City Council action to modify the developer's
agreement.
2) Sell the bonds prior to September 1 with a qualified legal
opinion and include in the sale terms a call at the option of the
bond holders if the bonds were to become taxable in the future..
This would likely leverage a bid equal to the bid we received on
Monday. Some provision would need to be made to purchase the
bonds if they are determined to be taxable.
3) Sell the bonds prior to September 1 with a qualified legal
opinion and have the purchaser price the bonds to reflect any
market risk. I would guess this may add 150 to 200 basis points
to the bid.
4) Wait until after September 1 to see if the law allows the sale of
tax—exempt bonds. If the bonds cannot be sold tax—exempt we
could either sell taxable bonds or agree that the City will
purchase the bonds. If the City purchases the bonds we should
include a provision that the bonds may be resold at some time in
the future if market conditions warrent and legal opinions are
available.
Jim Willis
Plymouth
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These are some initial thoughts that we should discuss further with Dave
Kennedy. We would be prepared to meet the September deadline if that is young
decision.
Very truly yours,
EHLERS �ND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Steven F. Apfelbacher
Director
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cc: Dave Kennedy
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August 26, 1986
Mr. John E. Schuett
Schuett Investment Co.
Suite 188
620 Mendelssohn Avenue
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Mr. Schuett:
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CITY OF
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PLYMOUTR
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On August 25, 1986, I received a telephone call from Mr. Howard Hunt. Mr. Hunt indi-
cated he was telephoning on your behalf to inform me that you feel you have not re-
ceived full responses to the questions listed in my May 1, 1986 correspondence.
As indicated in my July 31, 1986 correspondence (enclosed), it is my understanding that
you have discussed the status of Letters of Credit and/or bonds which relate to the
previous Development Contracts on this property, and the cost of installing sanitary
sewer lines with Public Works Director Fred Moore. Also as indicated in my July 31,
1986 correspondence, if you feel this item remains unanswered at this time, you should
contact Mr. Fred Moore directly to pursue the response.
I have informed Mr. Moore of the telephone call I received from Mr. Hunt. By copy of
this letter, I am also informing Mr. Moore of your questions once again.
Mr. Hunt stated you had not received response with respect to park dedication. I dif-
fered with Mr. Hunt, in that my July 23, 1986 correspondence in the last two paragraphs
of the first page; and, the first paragraph of the second page, specifically discuss
park dedication requirements, noting that your dedication requirement reflects a credit
and is thus based on 59 units rather than the approved 152 units. Mr. Hunt inquired
about the amount of the original park dedication identified for development of this
project as stated in the previous Development Contract. Because we have provided you
with at least two copies of the Development Contract, I refer you to page 7, Item No.
13.A, Public Parkland. The Development Contract states the amount of $31,200.00.
This should provide you with a response to the questions proposed to me by Mr. Hunt.
Sincerely,
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Sara McConn
Community Development Coordinator
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Howard Hunt, 17205 County Road 47, Plymouth 55446
File 85022
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
July 31, 1986
Mr. John E. Schuett
Schuett Investment Co.
Suite 188
620 Mendelssohn Avenue
Golden Valley, MN 55427
RE July 28, 1986 Correspondence
Dear Mr. Schuett:
CITY OF ,
PUMOU I Ht
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In response to the above -referenced correspondence from you, your letter is inaccurate
in that my July 23, 1986 did not provide a written response to question X12 of my May 1,
1986 correspondence. Item #2 was "has a letter of credit already been submitted by
Mr. Schiebe for the street construction?".
It is my understanding that you have discussed this item with Mr. Fred Moore, Public
Works Director. If you feel that this item remains unanswered at this time, you should
contact Mr. Fred Moore directly to pursue the response.
Sincerely,
V44.x-�- 4��
Sara McConn
Community Development Coordinator
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
File 85022 Final Plat
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
August 19, 1986
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Attention: Lori Brandt
Dear Lori,
Due to your recent resurfacing of Vicksburg Lane (between Hwy. 55 & Co. Rd. 6)
we now have two cracked windshields in our family.
On my way to work August 13, 1986 (approx. 7:45 am.) the windshield of my
1985 Chevrolet Blazer was chipped by rock thrown up by the vehicle in front
of me, then this morning, on that same stretch of road, the windshield of my
husband's 1982 Chevrolet pickup was cracked in the same manner.
I realize our streets must be maintained but the size of the rock seems
quite hazardous.
What is the city willing and able to do: 1) provide relief for our damages,
and
2) alter the road conditions so that
this hazard does not continue
indefinetly?
Your prompt response will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, --�
Virginia M. Martin
11315 51st Ave., No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
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State of Minnesota 96
HC 49 (5.81) SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TRIA
County of Hennepin Conciliation Court
BARBARA SCOTT PLAINTIFF Summons and
16645 -14TH AVE.N.
PLYMOUTH,MN 55447 Notice of Trial
VERSUS
CITY OF PLYMOUTH DEFENDANT NO- 860801018
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.
PLYMOUTH,MN 55447
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The State of Minnesota to the above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear at the hearing of the above entitled case
on SEPTEMBER 169 1986 atI
2:00 PM in R004 210
12601 RIDGEDALE DR. MINNETONKA
The plaintiff above named has filed a claim with this Court against you,
including filing fee, for the total amount of $ 1582.79 for:
PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THAT THE DEFENDANT IS INDEBTED T3 THE PLAINTIFF IN TiF
AMOUNT OF $1576.79 PLUS FILING FEE, BY REASON OF THE FJLLOWING FACTS:
ON APRIL 28TH THE NEW FAMILY ROOM CARPET WAS RUINED 8Y SEWER BACK UP.
THE CITY WAS NEGLIGENT BECAUSE:
1- IT WAS AWARE OF THE SUMP PUMPS DUMPING ILLEGALLY INTO THE SEWER
SYSTEM AS STATED BY THE CITY ENGINEER THE SAME DAY AND BY THE
ADMISSION BY THEIR INSURANCE COMPANY.
2- AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IT WAS FURTHER ST4TE0 THAT THE CITY
SEWER SYSTEM COULD NOT HANDLE A HEAVY RAIN AVD JVE;tLJADING.
WITH ALL THE NEW CONSTRUCTION IN PLYMOUTH I CAN ONLY FORESEE INCREASING
PROBLEMS IF THIS NEGLIGENCE OF AN EXISTING PR78LEM IS PASSED OVER.
I[ you fail to appear and answer this claim at the above time and place, judgment will be entered against you
by default for the amount claimed.
All correspondence and inquiries should be addressed, and all checks made payable, to the Hennepin County
Conciliation Court.
Conciliation Court
857C Government Center
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: August 28, 1986
TO: All City Employees
FROM: dames G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT FINAL SUGGESTION SYSTEM GUIDELINES AND BALLOT
Attached is the final version of the Suggestion System Guidelines
containing the revisions submitted by employees. Your comments
improved the draft guidelines considerably. Please keep the
guidelines and suggestion form handy so you have it available when you
need it. Additional suggestion forms are available from Laurie
Brandt.
The names of three employees were submitted for nomination to serve on
the Employee Suggestion Committee. Please vote for two of the three
and return your ballot to Laurie no later than September 4.
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SUGGESTION COMMITTEE BALLOT
(Vote for two)
Nancy Bye
Scott McLellan
Arnold Rasmussen
Return your ballot to Laurie no later than September 4.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION GUIDELINES
The Plymouth employee suggestion system is intended to be a formalized means
of soliciting employee recommendations for improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the City's service delivery system. In doing so, the
system is intended to benefit the City through dollar savings and the
delivery of better quality services or a greater number of services at the
same cost. The employee will concurrently benefit by assuming greater
responsibility in assisting the organization in achieving its objectives,
while realizing greater job satisfaction, financial reward, and job commit-
ment. This system is intended to compliment the City's other employee
recognition/participation programs.
Suggestion Criteria
An acceptable suggestion for this program is a written proposal to improve
our ability to serve the citizens of Plymouth through our service delivery
systems. The suggestion must either:
1) reduce costs, duplication of effort, time, accidents, or space
utilization.
2) increase productivity, employee safety, use of facilities, job
interest, or employee morale.
3) improve standardization of procedures, reports, forms or equipment
resulting in greater effectiveness.
4) improves city ability to enforce ordinances or accomplish mission.
To be eligible, suggestions must be submitted in accordance with these
procedures. Suggestions relating to terms and conditions of employment or
other matters established by personnel policy or practice, or labor agree-
ment, will not be considered.
Eligibility
All permanent full time City employees are eligible to participate in this
program, provided however, that suggestions from supervisory employees must
apply to city departments, divisions or sections other than their own.
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTiUN GUIDELINES
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Program Administration
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Administration of the Employee Suggestion system will be the responsibility
of the City Manager's office. A committee of three persons consisting of
one representative from the City Manager's office and two individuals
elected by City employees will assist in the administration of the program.
None of the committee members may be a department head and at least one
member must be non -supervisory. Elected committee members will serve a one
year staggered term. The committee is responsible for:
1) refinement and clarification of the program's guidelines.
2) assuring compliance with program guidelines.
3) monitoring and improving methods for evaluating employee suggestions.
4) interpretation and clarification of suggestion system rules and
eligibility requirements.
5) encouragement and assistance in implementation of adopted suggestions.
6) development of methods for presenting awards and hearing appeals to the
program.
7) assuring that the program's intended objective is reached.
All revisions to the program shall be approved by the City Manager who shall
be the final arbitrator in all matters with regard to this program.
Suggestion Procedure
1) The employee will submit a completed suggestion form including the
employee's name to the City Manager's office (see draft form).
2) The City Manager's office will be responsible for reviewing the sugges-
tion within five working days of receipt to determine whether the data
is complete enough for evaluation and whether the employee and the
suggestion are eligible under the program guidelines. If not, the form
will be returned to the employee with written comments describing_ the
deficiencies.
3) If the employee and the suggestion meet the guidelines and the sugges-
tion is specific enough for evaluation, it will be distributed to the
members of the suggestion committee and the supervisor(s) of the
department/division toward which the suggestion is directed within five
working days. Normally the supervisor will be asked to evaluate the
suggestion within fifteen (15) working days of receipt and provide
his/her written comments regarding why the suggestion should be
rejected or accepted. If rejected, the reason for rejection will be
reviewed by the supervisor with the committee. If rejected, the
employee will receive specific written reasoning for rejection of the
suggestion from the supervisor through the Committee.
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4) If the suggestion is to be accepted, the supervisor will notify the
committee in writing within fifteen (15) working days (see evaluation
form) as indicated in 3 above. The supervisor will also provide his/
her estimate of first year tangible and intangible benefits associated
with the suggestion.
5) The committee will be responsible for evaluating and recommending the
type, amount of savings and appropriate recognition for each suggestion
to the City Manager for approval. The City Manager will approve all
proposed forms of recognition. The committee will be responsible for
communicating the disposition of the suggestion and the award to the
employee.
6) Periodically the committee will be responsible for assembling a report
for City departments and the City Council regarding the total number of
suggestions received, number of suggestions implemented, savings
realized, and estimated program administration and award costs.
Award Categories
1) Tangible Benefit suggestions: For suggestions for which tangible
enefits can reasonably be calculated, a one time award of up to a
maximum of ten percent of the actual first year savings for a minimum
of $50 and a maximum of $1,000 will be awarded. Suggestions resulting
in a savings of less than $500 per year will receive consideration
other than a monetary reward. The award of cash will be made only
after actual savings can be calculated which may require up to one year
to determine. The Finance Department will be responsible for calculat-
ing savings associated with this program for awards purposes. Some
form of recognition will normally be awarded at the time the suggestion
is accepted for implementation.
2) Intangible Benefit Suggestions: Suggestions in this category will be
provided awards based upon an evaluation of the merits of each
suggestion. Awards could range from a certificate of appreciation,
plaques or cash awards within the guidelines outlined above.
Appeals
The suggestion committee will hear appeals provided that such a request is
made in writing to the City Manager's office within five (5) working days of
the employee's receipt of notification of the final acceptance or rejection
of the suggestion. An appeal may be submitted by an employee to clarify the
reason a suggestion was rejected, the method used to calculate or the amount
of savings estimated as a result of the suggestion. The appeals meeting
will be scheduled within ten (10) working days of suggestion committee
receipt of the request. The suggestion committee together with the
supervisor involved in evaluating the suggestion will participate in the
appeals procedure. The committee will make a recommendation to the City
Manager. The decision of the City Manager with respect to any appeal shall
be final and binding.
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Suggestion No.
Suggest. No.
SUGGESTION FORM
Name of Suggester
Department
Print/type name and office or home address where you wish an acknowledgement sent:
The acceptance by me of a cash award
or other form of recognition for this suggestion shall
constitute an agreement that the use
of the suggestion by the City of Plymouth shall not
form the basis of a further claim of
any nature upon the City of Plymouth by me, my heirs,
or assigns. I hereby grant permission to the City to use my name in connection with this
program.
Signature of Suggester:
Date Tendered:
Signature of Program Coordinator:
Date Received:
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PLYMOUTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SUGGESTION FORM
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
To: Date:
From:
Please Respond by:
Type of Suggestion:
Tangible (Monetary) Savings ❑ Intangible Savings ❑
Department(s) Affected
Suggest. No.
Present Procedure/Situation:
Present Problem/Inefficiency:
Proposed Solution/Improvement:
Probable Results/Savings:
In order to be eligible for consideration, each suggestion form must be completed and
submitted to the City Manager's office. Submit additional sheets to provide additional.
information.
PLYMOUTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SUGGESTION REVIEW
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Suggestion No.
Instructions: A suggestion has been made which affects your department.
'lease use this form to evaluate the suggetion and return the completed
�orm to the City Manager's office by the date shown.
Reviewer's Name: Department: Phone
Uate Report Initiated To be Returned by:
(To be completed and returned by Reviewer within 10 working days of date initiated)
IN MY OPINION, THE SUGGESTION WOULD RESULT IN:
I. TANGIBLE MONETARY SAVINGS: YES NO
Please indicate estimate savings:
Payroll $ Materials $ Total $
How computed:
II. INTANGIBLE SAVINGS: YES NO
Please indicate the benefits:
1. The suggestion would:
a) Improve working conditions ( )
b) Improve procedures ( )
c) Improve employee morale ( )
d) Improve service to public or public attitude ( )
(explain how in area shown below)
2. The degree of benefit would be:
a) Minor improvement ( )
b) Moderate improvement ( )
c) Marked improvement ( )
3. Extent of application:
a) One office or area of operation ( )
b) Several locations ( )
c) City-wide ( )
Explanation:
See back of sheet to complete
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SUGGESTION REVIEW (CONTINUED)
I RECOMMEND THAT THE SUGGESTION BE:
Here are my reasons (in detail):
Adopted Rejected
REVIEWER'S SIGNATURE DATE
August 27, 1986 1 CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Frank Winzenburg
Administration Building
Wayzata School District #284
210 Highway 101 N
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Frank:
This is a brief follow-up to our phone conversation of Tuesday, August 26. It
is my understanding that the school district will be completing the installation
of the play equipment at Sunset Hill Elementary School about August 30, 1986.
At that time, a financial report on the project will be forwarded to the City
of Plymouth, with any request for additional funding on the project which exceeds
the school district funding of $28,000. Along with any invoices for this pro-
ject, the school district will confirm, by written letter, their total accep-
tance of the playground equipment and acceptance for the ongoing maintenance
and liability of said equipment.
I have attached for your review copies of the approving resolution by the
Plymouth City Council.
If you have any further questions on the project, please do not hesitate
to give me a call at 559-2800 x 265.
Thank you for your time and interest on this matter. It is greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Manager
34.06 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
August 20, 1986
PRESENT: Bob Burger, Burger Development Group Inc.; Boyer Palmer, Palmer
Investment; David Segal, Enterprise Properties; John Griffith,
Trammel Crow Company; Greg Frank, McCombs Knutson; Peter Pflaum,
Lundgren Brothers Construction Company; David Peterson, Hewitt
Peterson Associates; Craig Freeman, Freeman's Inc.; Gary Laurent,
Laurent Companies; Robert Middlemist, Middlemist Properties; Maria
Vasiliou, Councilmember; Mike Stulberg, Planning Commissioner;
Blair Tremere, Joe Ryan, Fred Moore, Sara McConn, Sherm Goldberg,
and Frank Boyles, City of Plymouth
Bob Burger called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m.
I. POLICY REVISIONS REGARDING PETITIONED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Fred Moore stated that the time limits for petitioning projects had been
revised. Developers must petition for public improvement projects by May 1
of the year preceding construction if the project is not totally funded by
the developer. The deadline for developer funded projects is January 1 of
the year in which construction will take place.
II. POLICY REGARDING DEFERRED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND
COMMMERCIAL IN INDUSTRIAL GUIDED
Fred Moore stated that this policy had been revised to allow for deferral of
special assessment for five years where residentially homestead, used, but
industrial/commercial/multi-family guided property is to be assessed. The
revision makes multi -family guided property eligible for such deferrals.
III. CONNECTION OF SUMP PUMPS TO SANITARY SEWER
Blair Tremere reported that the City Council adopted an ordinance which
requires the installation of sump pumps to drain in a permanent manner into
the storm water drainage system. This ordinance is an extension of the
City's current prohibition of connection of sump pumps to the sanitary sewer
system. As a reminder to homeowners and contractors, the City will be
making up a sticker to connect to sump pump equipment which will advise
persons of this ordinance requirement in hopes of eliminating connections to
the sanitary sewer system.
IV. REVIEW PROPOSED 1987/1991 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Fred Moore reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement Program stating that it
would receive a public hearing from the Planning Commission on August 27.
He outlined changes from the current program, including the I-494/County
Road 6 interchange, as well as County Road 10. Copies of the proposed CIP
are available from Fred.
PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
August 20, 1986
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V. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The Metropolitan Council Development Framework was established to control
the amount of development, regular and plan the burdens placed upon the
metropolitan -wide sanitary sewer and other systems. The Framework provides
for Metropolitan Urban Service Area lines defining where utilities may be
extended. The Metropolitan Council has required the City to design a City
Urban Service Area line beyond which trunks may not be extended. The recent
proposed amendment to the Framework indicates that portions of the City's
current staged growth area remain beyond 1990. The City is monitoring this
carefully.
VI. EROSION CONTROL EFFORTS
Sherm Goldberg stated that the City Council has criticized the City staff
for failure to aggressively enforce the erosion control ordinance and
policy. Consequently, a letter was sent to developers and builders notify-
ing them that it is their responsibility to assure that streets within or
near their developments, be cleaned as often as necessary, and at least
every Friday afternoon or evening. The City will inspect construction sites
each week on Monday morning, and if it is determined that the streets were
not cleaned the previous Friday, the City will contact the appropriate
street cleaning contractor and have the work done at the developer's expense
plus an additional 100% penalty.
Bob Middlemist presented a letter and pictures suggesting that it might be
easier, simpler and equitable to charge some form of surcharge together with
the building permit to fund in-house or contractual street sweeping.
Developers indicated that they cannot be responsible for builders, nor is it
equitable to hold them responsible.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that ultimately the mud is introduced into the
storm water drainage system and that the developer is responsible since he
chose to sell the lot to an individual builder.
Fred Moore indicated that temporary sedimentation ponds on developments
could be used to minimize damage to the storm water drainage system.
Sherm Goldberg stated that the surcharge or additional costs per permit
might be workable, and would check it out.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that it is in the best interest of the
developer to educate the builder and work with the City to prevent erosion.
Peter Pflaum stated that if the erosion occurs within an development, he
agrees that the developer should be responsible and likely would be sweeping
the development once each week. If outside of the development though, there
is a bigger problem, and it becomes a City problem and not an individual
developer.
PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
August 20, 1986
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Bob Middlemist stated that he does not believe it makes sense for all
contractors to purchase street sweeping equipment. Instead, he would be
willing to pay up to $50 additional on each permit in order to assure that
the City completes this work.
Bob Burger stated that street cleaning costs are already included in the
development contract. He wonders whether or not a fee on the front end will
encourage a better or worse Job.
Sherm Goldberg indicated that the best way to control the problem is to keep
the dirt off the street in the first place through effective erosion control
methods.
Frank Boyles stated that the City Council will be conducting a public hear-
ing on the 1987-1988 budget on September 15 and that this would be an issue
which developers could raise at that time to determine whether the Council
wishes to budget for the costs of street sweeping equipment and personnel.
VII. MDA CONSULTING GROUP SURVEY REGARDING ATTITUDES TOWARD DEVELOPMENT (A second
follow up study
Frank Boyles stated that the firm, MDA Consulting Group, Inc., had conducted
studies in 1983, 1984 and 1986. The 1986 study is a follow up to the two
other studies. Interviews were conducted with 17 persons. One-third had
completed the 1983 questionnaire, one-third the 1984 questionnaire, and the
remaining one-third had not participated in the past. There were a broad
range of opinions between respondents, some believing the City is an
excellent place to develop, and others believing it is very poor. Overall,
the City was ranked an average to above-average place to develop. Numerous
suggestions were made by respondents. The single most commonly suggested
improvement was the streamlining of the approval process. The Council will
be receiving a report on August 25 identifying areas where the Council has
the flexibility to revise and streamline the approval process under
statute. Status reports on these efforts will be provided to the
Development Council. A copy of the survey results are available to any
developer who would like one.
VIII. THE PLYMOUTH "MARKET FOCUS" SECTION OF THE MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
SCHEDULED FOR D EMBE
Bob Burger stated that the Minnesota Real Estate Journal will be featuring
Plymouth in its "Market Focus" section in December. He stated that
developers may wish to support this effort and outlined the contents of
information packets which were distributed. Maria Vasiliou advised that
while the Focus is highlighting Plymouth, that the City is not endorsing the
advertising efforts for the issue and that builders and developers should
make an independent determination of whether they wish to place an ad.
IX. STORM WATER DRAINAGE ISSUES ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES
Fred Moore commented that storm water drainage problems are often caused
because development plans are not followed. This results in the wrong type
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August 20, 1986
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of house being placed on the wrong type of parcel. Ultimately causing water
difficulties for that and other houses because the grading plan is not
followed.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that, in her opinion, the "buck stops" with
the developer who sells the lot to an individual builder. The City should
not be assuming the responsibility.
Bob Middlemist stated that the problem will probably get greater as lots get
smaller. He stated that the garage should be on the high side and that the
grade should taper from the front door to the next door property.
Bob Burger stated that final development plans should show where the drives
come out. Surveyors should be required to use the grading plan, and
development plan.
The City staff has recommended that the City require with the final grading
plan, such a development plan commonly referred to as "FHA development
plan". The plan will show the actual grading of each lot, type of house and
house elevation. If the grade once established is different than that from
the FHA grading plan, it would become obvious. The City staff is to prepare
the necessary amendments to the City Code for future Council consideration.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
July 23, 1986
Dear Developer and/or Builder:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
This letter will again explain and clarify the current position of the City
pertaining to erosion control and street cleaning.
The executed development contract details procedures regarding financial
guarantees, responsibility for maintaining erosion control methods and for
keeping the streets within and without the subdivision swept clean of dirt and
debris that may spill or wash onto the street from your development.
The inspection of the development to ensure compliance with procedures detailed
in the development contract is the primary responsibility of the developer or
your engineer, with the City providing general inspection only. As this
construction season has progressed, it is readily apparent that the developer
and/or buildcrs have not been monitoring their projects as carefully as City
policies warrant. It is for this reason that additional steps are now being
taken to ensure compliance with all provisions of the development contract.
By this letter you are hereby notified that commencing immediately it is your
responsibility to see that all of the streets within and near your subdivision
are cleaned as often as necessary and at least every Friday afternoon or
evening. 'The City will inspect the construction sites each week on Monday
morning and if it is determined that the streets were not cleaned the previous
Friday, and should have been, the City will contact the appropriate street
cleaning contractor and have the work done as soon as possible.
In the event the City has a street cleaning contractor clean the streets within
your subdivision, you will be billed for actual costs incurred, plus an
additional 100% penalty for failure to perform the necessary work. If a timely
payment is not received, the City will then draw on the cash deposit or letter
of credit for payment of these costs. This letter serves as the 48 hour
telephone notice contained in the City's Erosion Control Policy.
You are again reminded that the Building Department will not perform any
inspections if the City streets are not clean and erosion control measures in
place.
We ask your cooperation in this matter and by working together the City,
Developers and/or Builders will be able to protect our lakes, ponds and streams
which are one of our valuable resources.
If there are any questions, please contact John Sweeney, Assistant Engineer, or
me_
Sincerely yours,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Gentlemen I'm here before you today for one reason only -- I want a better working
relationship with the City of Plymouth. I have lived in the City of Plymouth for
approximately 9 years, and over that period of years I don't believe the working
relationship has gotten any better.
Specifically I'm here to talk about the new current policy on silt and erosion
control (incidentally farmers do not post letters of credit in the spring even 'though
they may cause hundreds of acres to wash into the city's ponds & lakes). I think this
silt & erosion control policy is a typical example of the attitude of the City of Plymouth.
That attitude appears to be that the City of Plymouth will make the rules, and the
developers of the city will supply the money. I have done developments in Anoka, Minne-
tonka, and Edina as well as the City of Plymouth. In these other cities it appears they
want to work with developers, and they don't treat them unfairly.
The city says they want to keep their lakes & ponds clean. I'm not sure this is a
true statement. Before you are two pictures taken recently, by myself, within 2 blocks of
Medicine Lake. One of these pictures shows an open culvert that has been that'way for
many years. I notified the city myself of this problem in a letter to the city council on
November 20, 1985. A copy of my letter is attached. Nothing has been done about it.
The hole you see before you is big enough to drive a car into. This ravine runs through
this area for a 2 block distance all the way to Medicine Lake. It's approximately 3 feet
wide & 3 feet deep. Everything that has washed out of this ravine has gone into
Medicine Lake.
At Medicine Lake I took another picture. That picture was taken off a dock
approximately 30 feet out in the water. As you can see there is an island that has washed
out into the lake at least 50 feet. I think there's only one reason why this problem
hasn't been taken care of: there's no developer in line to pay for the problem.
I also took 4 other pictures up on 55th and Sycamore. I don't know whose project this
is, but I do know that it's a typical example of what developments look like. These
pictures were also taken approximately 10 days ago.
Mind you I didn't go out in the spring of the year & take pictures when the situation
would have been 5 times as bad as this. As you can see several of these pictures show
that the dirt on the curb line is way above the height of the curb. This project is also
less than 3 blocks away from one of the city's lakes. Obviously this dirt is washing right
into that lake.
I don't have an objection to the city trying to solve it's problems; I have an objection
to the attitude by which they are approached. Since developers obviously spend the majority
of the dollars to develop the city, and those developments are given to the city absolutely
free, I find it unbelievable that the average voting citizen in the City of Plymouth is of
more concern to the City of Plymouth than are it's developers.
Each year it costs more and more to develop in this city, and there are more & more
rules and regulations. As a developer I see myself on the financial hook to pay for problem
that other builders or homeowners may have created. I see absolutely no reason why, as a
developer that sells lots to .the general public, I should be responsible if they track mud
onto the street.
I also don't understand the idea of having to double the bill if the city has to clean
the street. The city seems to know where they want the streets cleaned. Why is it the city
doesn't buy a bobcat, buy a sweeper, and decide which streets ought to be cleaned, and clean
them.
I have no objection to paying for that cost. I have an objection to doubling the fee.
I think the city has to expect to see mud on it's streets in a new area in the -spring or
when it rains, and should expect to work with it's developers & builders to arrive at a
mutual solution.
I think as a building permit is pulled the builder pulling the permit should be
responsible to provide the city with.a $200.00 deposit for the purpose of cleaning the
street in front of -his lot. If this is not acceptable to the builder, perhaps the city
could put a straight fee of perhaps $25 to $35 on each permit that was pulled, for the
specific purpose of hiring a couple of people to clean the streets, and clean the streets
where they want them cleaned.
I find that recently it's getting so tough to get a letter of credit from the bank
for development in the City of Plymouth that it's possible in the near future the city's
going to make rules so tight that the developers will not be able to get a letter of credit.
I think it's necessary we show the City of Plymouth that we want a better working
relationship with them, but we can't do that with them continually reaching for our
wallets. I think perhaps some of these discussions ought to be held outside the City
Of Plymouth so we may reach agreement before we contact the city.
This letter was written about a complex subject. I've opened it up like a can of
worms and dumped it on the table hoping for solutions. It wasn't meant to be personal
or disrespectful to anyone!
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Robert Middlemist
November 20, 1985
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear City Council Members:
I am writing this letter as a concerned Plymouth resident and developer/builder.
I have lived here, and done business with the City of Plymouth for over eight
years. I believe I have as normal a feeling about the city I live in as anyone
in the city could have.
Your most recent bill to me doubling the costs incurred to install a few hay
bales displays the general rotten attitude towards developers and builders,
who spend the majority of dollars in this city. Absolutely no effort of any
city official was required to solve these problems except a few phone calls.
Apparently the City Fathers have adopted a general policy of working over their
developer/builders while bending over backwards for any voting citizen; in
effect stealing from the developers and giving to the general public.
If you would like to see how the city takes care of it's erosion control
with its' dollars, drive to the south west corner of Lancaster Lane and 26 th
Ave. No., and you will see your hypocritical policy at work. I believe the
City Father's of this city should take a good long hard look at what their
objectives are supposed to be!
You are elected officials, and you are in your positions because you have
chosen to be there. You and I both know that your function- in your positions
is neither for"the city to be accumulating wealth, nor. redistributing the
wealth of its citizens.
I think you should look at your legal expenses and see how many of your current
cases are a virtual waste of time, effort, and taxpayers dollars. Are you
really accomplishing anything with the majority of our legal defense dollars?
City council members have few rewards other than inner satisfaction. I have
continuously strived to do what I felt was right, and to be proud of what I
have created in the past. I am possibly the most frank citizen in the City
of Plymouth, and this letter was not written for me, but for you.
Sincerely,
(Hoping to have a better working relationship with my city each day.)
Robert Middlemist
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August 26, 1986
Mr. Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
Thank you very much for your offer to submit the attached narrative
for the Domestic Assault Intervention Project for the first six
months of 1986 to your City Council members.
The budget for this Project for 1987 will be delivered to you this
week. We will submit our Request for Funding as soon as we receive
the information you are mailing to us shortly.
Thank you, Mr. Boyles, for your help.
Very truly yours,
r_.
Anne Marshall
Project Coordinator
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cc: Mr. Richard Carlquist
PLYMOUTH DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION
January 1, 1986 - June 30, 1986
Arrests
While there was a dramatic increase in the number of domestic
assault arrests in the City of Plymouth in 1985, there was yet
another remarkable increase of 125% in the first half of 1986.
In this six month period there were 27 arrests. This can be
attributed to a continued commitment on the part of the Police
Department Administration.
Non -Arrests
Intervention Project staff was in touch with another six women
who required legal information and protection orders, although
no arrests were made. As we have discovered in other cities,
the reporting of non -arrests presents some problems as to what
constitutes a potential domestic assault. In order to prevent
incorrect reporting we have not completed the category of non -
arrests. We are in the process of working out a system that
will ensure correct reporting.
Recidivism
While one assailant was arrested for
victim, the original assault was not
This particular assailant was charged
Misdemeanor. From January 1 to June
was 0 in Plymouth.
Home Visits/Jail Visits
a second assault on the same
in the City of Plymouth.
and convicted of a Gross
30, 1986 the recidivism rate
In 1986 home visits were made to 56% of the victims within an hour
after we were notified of the assault. In 1985 visits were made
to 42% of the victims.
In 1986 74% of the assailants were visited in jail compared to
75% in 1985. Assailants taken to Hennepin County, the Detox
Center or who are likely to be charged with a felony are not visited.
Sentencin
The courts continue to mete out a variety of sentences for domestic
assault, although 50% of the Plymouth assailants were mandated
to behavior treatment programs. Combining the sentences imposed
from the reports of each of the four Northwest Hennepin County
cities involved with Intervention Projects can be used effectively
in talking with Judges during our informal meeting this September 9
with three Judges and four Police Chiefs.
Compliance
We are slowing establishing a rapport with the Probation Officers
and, from time to time, do make direct inquiries about whether
assailants are following the conditions laid down by the court.
As of June 30, 1986, one revocation hearing was initiated and
the assailant was found Guilty.
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Volunteers
From January 1, 1986 through June 30, 1986, twenty community
women and two community men gave the City of Plymouth 4,384 hours
of their time. These volunteers are on call from 6 PM to 6 AM
Mondays through Fridays and for 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
In addition, volunteers meet monthly for on-going training.
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PLYMOUTH Quarterly Report (Cumulative) - 1 /1 /86 to 6/30/86
PLYMOUTH
POLICE
A. Mandatory Reports/Arrests / %
Domestic Assault Calls
Domestic Assault Reports
Arrests 27
Non -Arrests
Comp1 ei nts_ Filed
By Police
By Victim
t PROSECUTION *
A. Convictions
Guilty Plea at Arraignment
Guilty Plea in Court
B. fopatinued for Dismissal
Guilty
Not Guilty
C. Charges Dropped
D. Pending Court
E. Charges
lst Degree Assault
2nd Degree Assault
3rd Degree Assault
4th Degree Assault
5th Degree Assault
Violation Protection Order
Disturbing Peace
Disorderly Conduct
Outstanding Warrant
Other Gross Misdemeanor
F. Charges Amended
U-7-1 -S 77erl v Conduct
to jerr T reats/Bu"lary
** 3 Felonies
VICTIMS/ASSAILANTS
A. Victims (Arrests)
Home Visits
Phone Contact Only
No Contact
B, Victims (Non -Arrests)
Phone contact
Mail Contact
No Contact
*INCLUDES 5 CASES FROM 1985
B. Reasons for Non -Arrests / %
15 56
G. Sentencing*
Legal Information Given.
5 19
Behay. Trtmt
1
5
Behay. Trtmt & Fine
L
2
Behay. Trtmt & CD Trtmt
L
Community Women Attending _11_
$I _j_CD & Fine & Time Std
L
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" &CD&Time Std
& Tim Srvd/Std
L
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- - Fine Pd/std
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15
CD Trtmt & Fin _
L
Time Srvd/Std & Fine
L
Fine
2
Fine Std
L
1
No Conditions
1_
24
H. Number assailants mandated to
violent a av or -treatment
6
1
I. Assailant Compliance
On Probation
2
In Compliance
1
Not In Compliance
Revocation Initiated
Bench Warrants Issued
2
15 56
C. Victims (Arrests and Non -Arrests
Legal Information Given.
10 37
Protection Order Filed tel_
2 7
Court Accompaniment
D. Educational Groups
roues va 11 ab I e
I.P. Women Attending 5
Community Women Attending _11_
E. Assailants
Jail Visits
Nn JAIL vte+#.. _2.0.
' PLYMOUTH Quarterly Report
(Cumulative)
- / /86 to 86
1 1 3 /31 / PLYMOUTH
POLICE
A. Mandatory Reports /Arrests
/ %
B. Reasons for Non -Arrests
/ %
Domestic Assault Calls
Domestic Assault Reports
Arrests
Non -Arrests
Complaints Filed
By Police
By Victim
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I PROSECUTION
A. Convictions
G. Sentencing
Guilty Plea at Arraignment
4 31
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Guilty Plea in Court
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Behay. Tr_mt & Fine
8. roPat! ed for Dismissal
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Fine
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Gpi1ty
Fine Staved
Not Guilty
C. Charges Dropped
D. Pending Court
10
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E. Charges
1st Degree Assault
2nd Degree Assault
3rd Degree Assault
1
4th Degree Assault
5th Degree Assault
11
Violation Protection Order
Disturbing Peace
Disorderly Conduct
H. Number assailants mandated
to
Outstanding Warrant
v o ent a av or treatment
2 40
Other Gross Misdemeanor
I
I. Assailant Compliance
F. Charges Amended
On Probation
S° to Di torderl v Conduct
2
In Compliance
5° to Tarr_ Thr a ,;/RiirUla_.__L
ry-Revocation
Not In Compliance
Initiated
I VICTIMS/ASSAILANTS
A. Victims (Arrests)
C. Victims (Arrests and Non -Arrests
Home Visits
Phone Contact Only
7 54
Legal Information Given
15
No Contact
6 .46
Protection Order Filed
5
Court Accompaniment
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B, Victims (Non -Arrests)
D. Educational Groups
Phone Contact
Mail Contact
Groups A—va—Mal5le
1
No Contact
I.P. Women Attending
4
Community Women Attending
8
*INCLUDES 5 CASES FROM 1985
E. Assailants
Jail Visits
1.0 77
No Aril v4etoe
August 27, 1986
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Anne Marshall, Project Coordinator
Plymouth Domestic Assault Intervention Project
3405 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Marshall:
On September 15, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. the City Council will be conducting a
public hearing with regard to the City's 1987/1988 budgets. Since you have
previously expressed an interested in receiving funding support from the
City in 1987, I am advising you of the public hearing to afford you an
opportunity to make a presentation to the City Council should you desire.
For you information, I am attaching a copy of the Council's policy relating
to City funding of human service agencies. Any presentation you make to the
Council at the September 15 public hearing should address the policy
guidelines.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours very truly
a;
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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August 27, 1986
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Ms. Marcy Shapiro, Executive Director
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
4100 Vernon Avenue So.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Dear Ms. Shapiro:
On September 15, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. the City Council will be conducting a
public hearing with regard to the City's 1987/1988 budgets. Since you have
previously expressed an interested in receiving funding support from the
City in _1987, I am advising you of the public hearing to afford you an
opportunity to make a presentation to the City Council should you desire.
For you information, I am attaching a copy of the Council's policy relating
to City funding of human service agencies. Any presentation you make to the
Council at the September 15 public hearing should address the policy
guidelines.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours very truly
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
August 27, 1986
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Ms. Mary Cayan, Director
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
7323 - 58th Avenue No.
Crystal, MN 55428
Dear Ms. Cayan:
On September 15, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. the City Council will be conducting a
public hearing with regard to the City's 1987/1988 budgets. Since you have
previously expressed an interested in receiving funding support from the
City in 1987, I am advising you of the public hearing to afford you an
opportunity to make a presentation to the City Council should you desire.
For you information, I am attaching a copy of the Council's policy relating
to City funding of human service agencies. Any presentation you make to the
Council at the September 15 public hearing should address the policy
guidelines.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours very truly
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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August 27, 1986 _
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Benjamin F. Withhardt, Director
Suburban Community Services
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Mr. Withhardt:
On September 15, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. the City Council will be conducting a
public hearing with regard to the City's 1987/1988 budgets. Since you have
previously expressed an interested in receiving funding support from the
City in 1987, I am advising you of the public hearing to afford you an
opportunity to make a presentation to the City Council should you desire.
For you information, I am attaching a copy of the Council's policy relating
to City funding of human service agencies. Any presentation you make to the
Council at the September 15 public hearing should address the policy
guidelines.
In the meantime, if you
Yours very truly
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Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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have any questions, please let me know.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
213 Eliot Community Ctr. , 6800 Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park, MN
August 25, 1986
To: Plymouth City Officials
Mr. James Willis, Plymouth City Manager
Mr. Virgil Schneider, Plymouth Mayor
Plymouth City Council Members
Dear Mr. Willis,
5,5426 (612); 5, 2946
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As you know, West Suburban Mediation Center has been providing mediation
services to the residents of Plymouth for the past four years. Initially,
our mediation services were confined to the juvenile program, providing an
alternative to juvenile court for first time offenders. In the spring of
1984, we expanded our program to include cases involving neighbor to neighbor
conflicts, business/consumer disputes and landlord/tenant disputes, among
others. We are currently developing a pilot program in cooperation with a
school district to address the problem of junior and senior high school
truancy. When that program is successfully operational, we plan to offer
that service to other suburban schools as well.
All of our mediators are professional people who volunteer their time and
expertise to help their neighbors in Plymouth and surrounding communities
resolve their disputes locally instead of going to court.
During the past year, we successfully mediated all five_cases referred to
us by the Pl outh Policp Department And advate citizens. Since t-Fe---WSMC
ottice is now staffed fulltime, Monday through Fri ay, we are confident that
we can effectively assist the city officials and agencies in helping many
more Plymouth residents resolve their conflicts and disputes through mediation.
The mediation, referral and conciliation services are free to residents of
Plymouth. However, the initial "seed" monies from major granting foundations
represent a smaller percentage of our budget each year. In order to continue
offering free services, without regard to the participant's ability to pay,
we must seek additional funding sources.
Therefore, we respectfully request an opportunity to present a funding proposal
to the City of Plymouth for continued and expanded mediation services by
West Suburban Mediation Center. Our request at this time would be in the
amount of one thousand dollars.
We understand budget hearings are scheduled for the evening of September 15
and won a en e_ earings to make a brief proposal and or
to aoswer questions about our needs, program and service.
Thank you very much. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Audrey Kre el, Volun4er Program Coordinator
cc: Mr. Virgil Schneider, Plymouth Mayor
August 27, 1986
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Ms. Audrey Krengel
Volunteer Program Coordinator
West Suburban Mediation Center
213 Elliott Community Center
6800 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Dear Ms. Krengel:
I am responding to your August 25, 1986 letter on behalf of the City
Council. As your letter correctly states, the City Council will be
conducting a public hearing with respect to the 1987/1988 budgets on Monday,
September 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to hear
concerns or requests from interested parties with respect to the budget.
Therefore, you are welcome to attend the meeting and advise the Council of
your requests for funding assistance. I am attaching a copy of the
Council's policy relating to City funding of human service agencies. You
may wish to use this policy as a guide in your comments to the City Council
on September 15.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours very ruly
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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POLICY RELATING TO CITY FUNDING OF HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES
Resolution No. 84-506
July 23, 1984
IN GENERAL
The City Council is aware that there are many worthwhile human service aqencies
serving metropolitan area residents and that such organizations are supported
primarily through public and private contributions. Contributions to such agencies
from the City of Plymouth, when made, will be distributed in accordance with this
policy.
POLICY GUIDELINES
The Plymouth City Council is responsible for periodically determining whether a
financial or in-kind contribution will be made by the City to assist human service
agencies. The City Council will consider the following guidelines in determining
which human service agency(ies), if any, receive funding. This policy should not be
construed to obligate the City Council to provide funding or in-kind human service
contributions.
1. The City Council shall not normally engage in long term (multi-year) funding to
any human service agency. Instead, all funding shall be evaluated for impact and
appropriateness each year.
2. The City Council will normally consider human service priorities established
annually by the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board and Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Planning Board and will confine funding to those identified
priorities.
3. Human service agencies will be expected to provide data substantiating the need
for their specific type of service within the Plymouth community. Specific
figures on the Plymouth population(s) served through their efforts, fiscal
analysis of cost of delivery of such services and documentation that their
services do not duplicate those of other agencies serving the Plymouth population.
4. The City Council will only consider funding programs or agencies which can demon-
strate that the funds are used solely to provide services to Plymouth residents.
5. The City will give preference to funding human service delivery agencies that act
as an advocate and advisor regarding other available human services for the
Plymouth population.
6. Funding requests will normally be considered in relation to existing City human
service commitments and the target populations served.
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7. Preference will be given to agencies or programs which:
a) Have taken affirmative efforts to raise funds to support their efforts.
b) Demonstrate in their budgets that there is a continuing concentration on
minimizing adminsitrative and overhead costs.
c) Cannot be effectively or fully funded through other sources.
d) Sponsor programs which have verifiable benefits to the community at large -
for example, programs that put people to work or enhance the effectiveness of
City service delivery programs.
e) Make effective use of volunteer skills and in-kind contributions to reduce the
cost of program/service delivery.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 28, 1986
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TO: Pete Hill, ferry Murphy, loan and day Nelson, Frank Cleave, Dick
Carlquist
FROM: (,\%��
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager ' `
SUBJECT
MEETING BETWEEN WEST MEDICINE LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB REPRESENTATIVES AND
CERTAIN CONCERNED NEIGHBORS
I am attaching for your information a copy of a memorandum I have
written to the file which summarizes the discussion at our August 22,
1986 meeting. I will place a copy of this memorandum on file for
August, 1987 as a reminder for us to once again meet to discuss this
subject.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 22, 1986
TO: TO FILE
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT MEETING BETWEEN WEST MEDICINE LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB REPRESENTATIVES AND
CERTAIN CONCERNED NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES
On August 19, a meeting was held including Pete Hill, Jerry Murphy,
Joan and Jay Nelson, Frank Cleave, Dick Carlquist and Frank Boyles.
A letter received August 18, 1986 from Jay and Joan Nelson, and Frank
Cleave was reviewed. Those present agreed that the Club had taken
effective steps to reduce problems noted in Issues Number 1, 2, 3 and
4. With respect to Issue No. 1, the Club is considering further
efforts to reduce band noise outside of the Club building by insulat-
ing windows. They have secured the services of a sound consultant,
who indicates that this would be the most effective means to control
noise. There is also discussion of baffling the air handling equip-
ment as it exhausts the building and certain doors. Dick Carlquist
stated that care should be taken that fire prevention requirements are
considered in these efforts. Jerry Murphy stated that if the Club is
able to afford it, these steps are likely to be taken this fall.
Pete Hill explained that all new contracts for use of Medicine Lake
facilities outdoors, prohibit the use of electric sound amplifi-
cation. Existing contracts of which one or two remain, do not
prohibit amplification. Jerry and Pete stated that they try to
encourage businesses with older contracts to voluntarily refrain from
using amplification equipment.
With respect to Issue No. 3, participants recognize that there are no
steps that will absolutely eliminate horn honking in the parking lot
or people straying outside after 10 p.m. Neighbors recognize that
this is a less frequent occurence. Dick Carlquist stated, that while
he might like to, it is impossible given staffing and levels of
activities to regularly patrol the Club. The neighbors were encour-
aged to continue to use the phone number to advise Pete or Jerry when
problems of this nature occur.
With respect to Issue No. 4, the Club is currently sending the neigh-
bors a copy of their schedule for each month. Neighbors indicate that
they have not received the copy. Pete Hill indicated he would send a
copy by registered mail. (Mr. Cleave, later in the meeting, stated
that it was all right to continue regular mailing.) Neighbors
MEETING BETWEEN WEST MEDICINE LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB REPRESENTATIVES AND T :'S
CERTAIN CONCERNED NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES
August 22, 1986
Page two
explored the possibility of prohibiting activities on one night each
weekend. Medicine Lake Community Club representatives acknowledged
that commonly there is no activity on one weekend night, but they need
the flexibility to be able to schedule the facility as is desired by
their patrons. They will provide schedules in the future so that
residents will be aware of when the club will and will not be in use
on weekends.
Neighbors asked that the Club better police its own events. They
acknowledged that the use of a Plymouth police officer in lieu of the
off-duty Osseo officers was very effective.
Five other issues were discussed. The first was the use of a side
yard setback for events or equipment. Club representatives indicated
that they would make every effort to honor this. Residents also asked
that no overflow parking be allowed on Forestview. Neighbors were
advised that there is no effective means of enforcing this desire
except for banning parking for all vehicles.
Neighbors suggested that the City Council adopt an ordinance prohibit-
ing noise exceeding certain quantitative measures. This topic was not
discussed at the meeting.
Neighbors recommended that on Sunday through Thursday evenings the
Club be limited to 10 p.m. at the latest. Club representatives stated
that this requirement would effectively put them out of business by
making their facility less desirable to renters. They stated that
they would make every attempt to keep the noise down and minimize
disturbance to neighbors during week nights. All parties acknowledged
that there are very few events that take place during the week.
The general consensus of representatives at the meeting was that
improvement had been made in the relationship between the neighbors
and Club representatives as well as the Club's sensitivity to the
surrounding neighborhood and effectiveness in minimizing problems. We
agreed that another meeting would be scheduled in August 1987 as a
form of checkpoint to assure that progress continues to be made.
Pete Hill and ferry Murphy asked to be advised when liquor issues
would be discussed by the City Council as they are particularly
concerned about the requirement that gambling may not take place in a
facility serving liquor and would like to discuss this matter further
with the Council.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Aa,gust 13,1986
1735 Forestview T,ane N.
Plymouth, Mn. 55441
Plymouth City Offices
Jim %lillis, City Manager
Frank Boyles, Assistant City -'.Tanager
Plymouth City Council
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Re: Medicine Tame Community Club, i:Teiyhborhood Nuisances.
Dear Sirs;
At the suggestion of Frank Royles we are writing to list our
coricerns and com.nerits prior to our iaeeti:i- ,vi th
r-�-ore�;erititives of the ^o-amunit,y Club, "rank Boyles, and
Dick Carlquist on August 19, 1986.
Ou.r hast submissions or ,locumnentation Bas sho-•rn the histor�r,
-_a.ture, and level oc di3t_1rba--ices e have suffered over the
'3ecaV_se our latest subb-aission of this i nforRia ,ion
:?9..`, t0 file liit�r ti011_nC i l prior to the 1986 issuance of the
rerr,it For the annual carnival everyone cone=�rne4l sholllil.
already knorr the history of the i:osues.
Last year we presented ten iss_ies and ne;otiated
concerning five of then.
1 ISSUE: Interior club activi ties should not be audible
iris —our horses. The cla'o proriisecl to r._onitor the noise
levels and to moderate. '-le were instructed to telephone ollr
poise coriplaint3 to -2ete =dill.
RR,9ULT: The night tirae no%fie rBorn the Cotvafniaty Club has
b -)en greatly reduced. 'ae have called T•Ir. will ort several
occasions t -tri noticed a, "educt ion in noise levels after
talking with him. People leaving the club occasionally are
still noisy. This remains our number one concern.
2.ISSUE: We di scu8sed problems related to outdoor sound
amplification.
RESULT: New picnic renters would not be allowed sound
amplification. Unfortunately almost all the picnic renters
are return customers and have the grandfathered right to use
loud speakers. So far this year we have noticed no fewer
events using using amplification equipment. We have however
noticed that the volume has been less. It is still
particularly annoying to hear bingo called over loud
speakers. We still feel that loud speakers should not be
allowed. If that is not feasable bingo games should be moved
inside of the building so we would not have to listen to the
numbers being called over the amplificatiori system all
afternoon. It sees to us that playing bingo inside the
building would be more comfortable for the patrons.
3. ISSUE: All pcars should be removed from the lot within 30
minutes after the conclusion of an event.
R,9ULT: Community Club to announce at the beginning of each
evening event that there is a 10p.m. noise ordinance and
that Patrons are as'red to stay within the building. Patrons
are also asked to leave the area promptly and quietly at the
end of the event. Mssrs. Cleave and Nelson will be given the
Club's phone number so that they can call directly in the
event of noise, etc. Par will continue to close at 12:3.0.
Bartenders will be advised of these requirements.
T:!e have no wa7r of kno-•ring if any of the interior
announcements are made but have noticed that there -are less
people straying. arounJ outside after 10p.m. The pari{ing lot
situation has improved but sometimes people still leave
honking their horns.
4• ISSUE: Outdoor Club activities should be prohibited on
one wee7end day per wee, so that neighbors can plan their
own outdoor activities.
RESULT: The Club promised to send Tssrs. Cleave and Nelson a
scnec ule of event;; so -,.ie could plan our own outdoor
activities. The last `3cln ,(lule ve recleveit was icor July only.
Before that -re heal no inForrnation off' club activities since
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April. The copy of July activities shows how difficult it
would be for us to schedule our outdoor events uninterrupted
by loud outdoor Club gatherings. We still feel that Sundays
should be reserved for the people who live in the
neighborhood. A compromise solution might be to leave the
1st and 3rd Sundays of each month for members of the
neighborhood to use their own outdoor spaces.
7. ISSUE: The Club should better police its own events,
looking out for tresspassing, clean up, etc.
RESULT: See problems/solutions 1 and 3. We have noticed a
lessening of these problems though litter and tresspassers
occasionally find their way onto our properties. The City
Council made the excellent suggestion at the issuance of the
permit for the 186 Carnival that the policeman hired be .from
the city of Plymouth and be fully briefed on the area
problems. This should follow for all events including
outdoor activities where more than 150 people are gathered.
There should be a number of different policemen used for
these events.
Our concerns relating to the other five issues listed before
last years meeting remain.
5. Wherever outdoor events occur, a side yard setback should
be honored where neither events or equipment are held with a
specified number of .feet of adjacent residential parcels.
6. All ?parking for Club events should be contained on the
Club ground:. 7To overflow Club parking should be allowed on
Forestview.
8. The Plymouth City council should consider adopting an
ordinate toprohibit noise exceeding certain quantitative
measures simular to other more sensitive communities.
9. Sunday through Thursday evening hours at the Club should
be limited to 10:OOp.m. at the _latest.
10. Horn honking in the Club parking lot should be dealt
with severely.
Because it directly affects us, we would like to be notified
of City meetings concerning Club licensing.
The issues remain the same this year because the Co,zmunity
Club services the same types of groups that it has serviced
in the past. Improvement has been made over the last year.
However positive we try to sound, the reality is that we
live with a bad situation made better. There are still many
improvements to be made as well as our new goal, to protect
past improvements.
We wish to thane the City Staff and the City Council for
their interest and for the opportunity to spea?z about these
issues.
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August 21, 1986
Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
MR. MELVIN HARRIS, COMPLAINT OF BARKING DOGS
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Attached is a letter to Mayor Schneider from Mr. Melvin Harris, 1304
West Medicine Lake Drive, requesting the City amend the City Code with
regard to barking dogs. Would you please respond to Mr. Harris and
provide me with a copy of your letter for inclusion in the Manager's
memo.
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SUITE 915 PARK PLACE, 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416
August 20, 1986
Virgil Schneider, Mayor
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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AREA CODE 612
546-3535
Re: Barking Dog Ordinances
in the City of Plymouth
Dear Mayor Schneider:
I am requesting that you bring before the City Council a request
for changing the City Code with regard to barking dogs. I live
at 1304 West Medicine Lake Drive in the Sunrise Bay Condominium
facing Medicine Lake. During the past week, one or more dogs has
been continuously barking throughout the night. I complained to
the Police Department, and later found out that several other
residents of the condominium and of the apartment complex
directly across from the condominium had also been complaining
and were very bitter.
To my surprise and to others, the Police Department informed us
that they had no power to stop the relentless barking throughout
the night unless they received a written complaint from two or
more persons residing in the vicinity of the dog. Only then can
the Chief of Police notify the owner to abate the nuisance within
forty-eight hours, thereby subjecting the residents to an extra
two nights of loss of sleep.
After receiving the written complaint, and only after the passing
of the forty-eight hours is there a violation of the public
nuisance ordinance (Section 915.13, Subdivisions 1 and 4).
I am sure that you agree that there is no excuse for an ordinance
to require a written complaint for a violation that can be heard
by any Police Officer first hand who checks on the complaint. To
require two written complaints before the Chief notifies the
owner to abate the nuisance is an insult to the residents who
have to bear the burden of sleepless nights.
I hope that you will bring this before the City Council and
request that the ordinance be amended to permit the issuance of a
citation immediately upon the observation of a barking dog, if
any complaint has been made, whether or not the complaint is in
writing.
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Virgil Schneider, Mayor
August 20, 1986
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I am assuming that the copy of the ordinance that I have is not
complete, since I do not see any penalty provided for its
violation. Would you please have your secretary send me a copy
of the statutes setting forth the penalties for failing to abate
Section 915.13, the public nuisance ordinance.
Yours very truly,
IN
MELVIN R. HARRIS
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August 26, 1986
Mr. Melvin R. Harris
1304 West Medicine Lake Drive
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Harris:
Your logic concerning the language and procedure required in our Plymouth City Code
concerning barking dogs is well taken. Since I am not an attorney, I am going to
have to research this ordinance prior to responding appropriately.
I just wanted you to know at this time that we are working on it, and I will be
providing timely feedback to you. If you should have any other questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Richard J Carlquist
Director of Public Safety
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James Thomson, Jr., City Attorney
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August 27, 1986
Mr. Clayton LeFevere CITY OF
LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, pLYMOUTF-F
O'Brien & Drawz
2000 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Dear Mr. LeFevere:
Following our telephone conversation about the possibility of providing
parliamentary procedure training to Plymouth City Council and Commission members,
I prepared the attached paragraph which the City Council discussed at their August
25 meeting. As you can see, the paragraph summarizes the training course which
you and I discussed, and provides alternative dates for the training sessions.
The Council concurred that October 14 would be the best date. They did, however,
revise the time so that dinner is scheduled at 5:00 p.m., and the training session
to begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in our employee lunchroom at
the Plymouth City Center building, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. We are located just
north of Highway 55, on Plymouth Boulevard, approximately three-quarters of a mile
west of the intersection of Highway 55 and I-494.
I will be sending invitations to five City Council members, including the Mayor,
seven Planning Commissioners, seven Park and Recreation Advisory Commissioners,
five Housing and Redevelopment Authority members, and seven Board of Zoning
Adjustment and Appeals members. In addition, I would expect approximately five
City staff members to attend.
In addition the topics covered in the attached paragraph, the Council has asked
specifically that you address the issue of abstention including what it means, and
when it should and shouldn't be used.
Herb Lefler, Sr., suggested that a good reference book which could be acquired for
participants for this training is entitled, "Parliamentary Law At a Glance", E.
C. Utter, published by Reilly and Lee Company, Chicago, Illinois. Please let me
know whether I should place an order for a sufficient number of copies for all
participants.
I would appreciate it if you would confirm that the date, time, and course content
are satisfactory to you, and whether or not I should place an order for the
booklets. I appreciate your willingness to help our Council and Commission
members to enhance their skills in the conduct of effective public meetings.
Yours veges
Frank Boy
Assistant City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 22, 1986
Page two
6. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES REGIONAL MEETING -- A Regional Meetinq of
the League of Minnesota Cities is scheduled for Wednesday, September
17 at the Medina Ballroom. The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. with
status reports from LMC Legislative Committees and discussions on
insurance issues. Following the afternoon program, a Table Talk
session will be held at which representatives from various Minnesota
state agencies will be available to answer questions from City
officials. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., with a meeting following
to discuss the League's 1987 legislative policies. Attached is a
packet of information received from the League on the meeting. If
any member of the Council desires to attend, please contact Laurie
in order that reservations may be made. (M-6)
7. REVISED CALENDARS -- Revised meeting calendars for the months of
August, September and October are attached. (M-7)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH - SUPER VALU PROPERTY -- Tuesday I called Mr. Vern
Berggren of Super Valu to inquire if there had been any further
discussions about the development of their property. Mr. Berggren
informed me that there have been no further discussions and that he
did not anticipate any development on this site in 1986. He
indicated that if development activity were to occur, it would be
the Spring of 1987 at the earliest.
2. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TRAINING FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS & COMMISSIONERS
-- Clayton LeFevere of the LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, Brian and
Drawz office, has expressed a willingness to provide training to
Council and Commission members on the fundamentals of parliamentary
procedure for effective public meetings. Mr. LeFevere has previous-
ly taught courses on this subject. The intent of the course is to
help Council and Commission members use parliamentary procedure as
an effective time management tool at public meetings. The course
would consist of three parts as follows: 1) fundamentals of parlia-
mentary procedure; 2) real world examples and role playing; and 3) a
question/answer session. Mr. LeFevere suggested that this overview
course would require approximately one and one-half hour. Each
participant in the course would receive a copy of "Parliamentary Law
at a Glance", which is handy reference document for Council and
Commission members. It is suggested that this course be scheduled
for either October 6 or October 14 (see October calendar). Dinner
would be scheduled from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., with the course from 6:00
to 7:30 p.m. Council direction regarding course content, time and
date is requested. Following receipt of Council input, we will
finalize plans for this workshop. I would anticipate that if
invitations are extended to all Council and Commission members and
staff working directly with each, the total number of persons
invited would be thirty-five.
LeFovere
Lef ler
KennedN,
O'Brien
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2000 First Bank Place West August 28, 1986
Minneapolis
Minnesota 55402
Telephone (612) 333-0543
Telecopier (612) 333-0540
Clayton L. LeFevere
Herbert P. Lefler
J. Dennis O'Brien
John E. Draavz
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
Bran F. Rice
John G. Kressel
Lorraine S. Clugg
James M. Strommen
Ronald H. Batty
William P. Jordan
Susan Dickel Minsberg
Kurt J. Erickson
William R. Skallerud
Rodney D. Anderson
Corrine A. Heine
John R McDonald, Jr.
David D Beaudoin
Mr. Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Minnesota, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
This will confirm the fact that I will undertake a
training session on the subject of parliamentary
procedure for the City of Plymouth commencing at
5:30 P.M. on October 14, 1986, in the city's employee
luncheon room at the Plymouth City Center.
"Parliamentary Law At a Glance" is a handy reference book
and I would recommend that copies be acquired and provid-
ed for each of the training participants.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet with the
members of the Plymouth official family.
Very truly yours,
Clayton L. LeFevere
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This will confirm the fact that I will undertake a
training session on the subject of parliamentary
procedure for the City of Plymouth commencing at
5:30 P.M. on October 14, 1986, in the city's employee
luncheon room at the Plymouth City Center.
"Parliamentary Law At a Glance" is a handy reference book
and I would recommend that copies be acquired and provid-
ed for each of the training participants.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet with the
members of the Plymouth official family.
Very truly yours,
Clayton L. LeFevere
CLL
ATHEROSCLEROSIS RISK IN COMMUNITIES STUDY
FORSYTH CO. JACKSON SUBURBAN MINNEAPOLIS WASHINGTON CO.
ARIC N. CAROLINA MISSISSIPPI MINNESOTA MARYLAND
Suite 440 Oakdale Medical Office Building
3366 Oakdale Avenue N.
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
August 21, 198E
Mr. Virgil Schneider
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Schneider:
The University of Minnesota and the National Institutes of Health are beginning
a national study of atherosclerosis. The local center is based in Robbinsdale,
across from North Memorial Hospital and will draw participants from the
communities of Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth, Golden Valley, Brooklyn
Center and Brooklyn Park. We want to let yQu-know that we will have interviewexs
calling on houses in your area or approximately the next three nears. These
interviewers will have Universit o Minnesota identification, and any
resident who questions their authenticity will be invited to call our office
for verification.
If you, as a city official, have any questions or concerns about the study,
please feel free to call me at 627-4253, or Dr. Aaron Folsom at 624-9950.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Buckingham
Study Coordinator
August 12, 1986
Mr. Fred Moore
City Engineer
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
DVA jj construction company
OF MINNESOTA INCORPORATED
Re: Ryan Construction Company/Land Use Permits
Dear Mr. Moore:
The purpose of my writing this letter is to extend my thanks to you for your
attention to our application for Land Use Permits.
Needless to say, without your efforts and attention the process would not have
been accomplished in such an expeditious fashion. As we have communicated all
along, the purpose of following a tight time schedule is to accomodate building
occupancy for ITT Life Insurance by August 1, 1987.
I can assure you that barring any unforeseen circumstances we will accomplish
this task. I can also assure you that without your assistance we would be
unable to make that claim.
Once again, thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Sincerely,
RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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Patrick G. Ryan
Vice President
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August 29, 1986
Mr. Vern Genzlinger
Associate County Administrator
Hennepin County Bureau of Public Service
A-2300 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Mr. Genzlinger:
At the August 25, 1986 Plymouth City Council meeting, discussion arose with
respect to the County Road 9 improvement project from County Road 18 to
I-494, and the turnback of County roadways to the City. As a result of
these discussions, the Council directed that I write this letter expressing
our concerns, and urge prompt action in order that the County Road 9 project
can proceed without delay.
Specifically, the Council has the following concerns:
1. The City Council has not yet taken formal action on approving the
plans for reconstruction of County Road 9 from County Road 18 to
I-494. We are especially concerned about this since, as you know,
the new section of roadway will pose unique challenges because of the
grade change over the improvement area, the undulating nature of the
roadway, and the improved parcels which it will pass. We are
concerned, for example, about the type of buffering which will be
provided. As a result of a public information meeting held by the
City, the County has included berming as requested by the adjacent
property owners. Council members have also discussed how access will
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located Just east of the intersection of existing County Road 9 and
I-494. It is essential, in our opinion, that the City Council be
given up to four weeks to completly review these plans in order that
we can work with members of your staff to assure that any potential
problems have been anticipated.
2. A second concern is the fact that we have not received any word on
the cost sharing agreement between the City and County with respect
to this project. Our City Manager has previously discussed this with
you. Here again, adequate time will be required for the City Council
to review and evaluate the agreement completely, and to discuss its
implications with you and your staff. Of great importance to the
City, will be the credit given to the City for providing the new
right-of-way through our development process. I'm sure you will
agree that neither the County or City would profit by having the
project delayed because the City did not receive sufficient time for
a thorough review and discussion of the cost sharing agreement.
Mr. Vern Genzlinger
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3. The Council's last concern relates to the definition of "acceptable
roadway" in situations where County roads are "turned back" to the
City for maintenance. Historically, we have done a visual survey of
such roadways to determine what minor improvements might be made to
the existing roadway surface to render it acceptable for City
maintenance responsibilities. From the City's perspective, we view
the turnback as part and parcel of the cost sharing arrangement.
The Council is anxious to receive a response from you on the three issues
outlined above. If it is not possible for the County to provide the City
with a detailed copy ofthe proposed cost sharing agreement including the
provisions with respect to old County Road 9 turnback, by Monday, September
15, I would like to schedule a meeting with yourself and appropriate members
of your staff, County Commissioners, and City Council members in order that
we can thoroughly discuss this subject and establish a mutually agreeable
time line for the resolution of these matters. The City staff is presently
reviewing the plans and will be returning them to the Design Department with
their comments by September 3rd.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours very truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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Hennepin County Commissioners Derus, Robb, and Sivanich
Hennepin County Administrator
City Manager