HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 10-03-1986CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
October 3, 1986
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, October 6, 7:30 p.m. Regular
City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers.
2. ALPHA HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY MEETINGS -- Tuesday, October 7, and
Thursday, October 9. Alpha Human Services will hold community
meetings in the City Council Chambers beginning at 7:00 p.m. The
final two meetings will be held on Thursday, October 16 and Monday,
October 20 at the Alpha Human Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue
South, also beginning at 7:00 p.m.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, October 8. The Planning
Commission Forum will begin at 7:15 p.m., with the regular Planning
Commission meeting following at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, October 9, 7:30
p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the
City Council conference room. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. MOODY'S INVESTORS TOUR -- Thursday, October 9. Representatives of
Moody's Investors wi 1 meet with City and Ehlers & Associates
representatives at the Radisson Inn Plymouth at 8:30 a.m., with a
tour of the City beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding by 11:00 a.m.
6. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TRAINING WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, October 14,
5:00 p.m. City Center lunchroom. See memo and RSVP list.
7. TOWN MEETING - AREA 2 -- Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. A copy of
the meeting notice and agenda mailed to Area 2 residents is
attached. (M-6)
8. FIRE STATION II OPEN HOUSE -- Sunday, October 5. Open House at Fire
Station 11, 12000 County Road 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES - LEGISLATIVE POLICIES --
ttached are two memorandums dated September 24 f rom Roger Peterson
and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) containing
the proposed AMM legislative policies with respect to transportation
and general legislation for 1987. If the Council believes revisions
should be made to the proposed policies I would like to know by
Monday, October 6 in order that I can communicate the Council's
concerns to the AMM staff prior to the October 9 Board meeting. The
policies will receive final consideration by the AMM membership in
November. (I-1)
2. 1986 - 1988 POLICE OFFICER CONTRACT -- We have prepared a revised
version of the labor agreement between the City of Plymouth and Law
Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. representing Plymouth police
officers and investigators for the years 1986 - 1988 in accordance
with the arbitrator's award. On September 25, we received a copy of
a request to convene the arbitration hearing and/or modify the award
from Roland Miles, Business Agent representing Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Inc. Mr. Miles contends that the arbitrator misunderstood
two issues and consequently issued awards which were inappropriate.
The two issues in question are disability pay and vacation.
Essentially, the arbitrator awarded the City position on both
issues. In the case of disability pay, Mr. Miles is asking that the
ninety -day career cap not be implemented as per the arbitrator's
award. With respect to vacation, Mr. Miles is asking that police
officers working six and three shifts be required to repay the City
forty-four hours owed rather than the forty-six hours owed awarded
by the arbitrator. The City Attorney's office is preparing a
response to Mr. Mile's petition. Until these two matters are
resolved, we will be unable to proceed with approval and execution
of the labor agreement and subsequent pay adjustments for police
officers and investigators. Similarly, negotiations for police
sergeants and field supervisors will be further delayed as a result
of this action. I will provide the Council with additional infor-
mation once a clarification of the award has been rendered.
3. HIGHWAY 101 IMPROVEMENTS
Transportation has completed
101 from County Road 6 1
accordance with the policies
paying for a portion of the
approval of the plans and
question was raised whether
replace those which were to
informed the City that in ac
not be replanting any trees
responsibility of the City.
-- The Minnesota Department of
a safety improvement project on Highway
.o approximately Merrimac Lane. In
of MnDOT, the City was responsible for
cost of this improvement. During the
specifications by the City Council a
MnDOT would be replanting any trees to
be removed along Kreatz Lake. MnDOT
-ordance with their policies they would
and that any landscaping would be the
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October 3, 1986
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The following is a cost of the project as undertaken by MnDOT:
Construction $346,155
Engineering Design 39,069
Inspection 30,000
Right -of -Way Acquisition 41,000
Total Project Cost $456,224
The City's share of the above project cost is $4,140, or less than
one percent. If the City undertakes the replanting of trees along
Kreatz Lake, it is estimated that our cost would be approximately
$8,000 assuming we use labor from the "Tree Trust", bringing the
total city cost to $12,140.
4. GREEN OAKS PARK -- Mrs. Linda Rosen contacted Eric Blank on Monday,
September 29, to report the problem of harrassment by individuals
using the picnic tables in the Green Oaks Park. Mrs. Rosen's
residence is immediately adjacent to the park. To resolve the
immediate problem, Eric had the tables removed from the park for the
remainder of the season. Staff will be meeting to discuss the
future of the picnic table area at the park and whether or not the
tables should be placed back in the park next spring. A copy of
Eric's memo to the City Manager is attached for the Council's
information. (I-4)
5. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Planning Commission, September 24, 1986 (I -5a)
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, September 11, 1986
(I -5b)
c. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, September 10, 1986
(I -5c)
d. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, August 14, 1986
(I -5d)
e. Northwest Suburbs Community Television Corporation, September
10, 1986. (I -5e)
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- The following departmental reports for the
month of eptem er are attached:
a. Planning applications (I -6a)
b. Building Permits and Inspection Activity (I -6b)
7. ALPHA HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE -- The City has received the attached
correspondence this past week concerning the Alpha House facility.
Copies of the the Mayor's response to each letter is also
attached. (I-7)
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October 3, 1986
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8. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - ANNUAL REPORT -- Attached is a copy of
the West Hennepin Energy Assistance Annual Report. The program is
administered Jointly by the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council, South Hennepin Human Services Council and West Hennepin
Human Services Planning Board. The number of households served and
the amount of assistance receved by households as well as other data
is included in the report. For 1986, a total of 162 Plymouth
households applied for assistance under the program. (I-8)
9. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Tom Triplett, State Department of Revenue, from State
Representative Jim Heap, regarding the Department of Revenue's
interpretation of the tax feathering bill. (I -9a)
b. Letter of apppreciation from Mr. John Griffith, Trammell Crow
Company, to Scott McLellan, Assistant Building Official. (I -9b)
c. Letter from John E. Schuett, Schuett Investment Company, to City
Manager, advising of the appointment of Howard Hunt as project
coordinator for the Coachman Trails development. (I -9c)
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1986
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plvmouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning
Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on
the agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM 7:15 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Planning Commission Minutes, September 24, 1986
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Asphalt Driveway Company. Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan at 9905 Tenth
Avenue North; southwest corner of Nathan Lane and Tenth Avenue. (86102)
B. toning Ordinance Amendments
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mike Bunnell, Bunnell Construction Inc. Lot Division and Variance for
property east of Queensland Lane and northwest of the Luce Line Trail. (86095)
B. Sohn O'Donnell. Lot Division and Variance for property east of 5535 Dunkirk
Lane. (86097)
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 P.M.
Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission —
Regular Meeting of October 9, 1986, 7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Past Council Action
a. Trail Funding Approved
b. 1987 City Budgets
C. 1987-91 CIP
d. Park Dedication from Bass Lake Heights 4th
5. Unfinished Business
a. Green Oaks Park Work Update
b. Queensland and Imperial Hills Parks Update
C. Parkers Lake City Park Update
d. Plymouth Creek Park - On-going Review of Site Planning
e. Request for Trail on West Side of County Road 61 - 37th Avenue to
County Road 9
6. New Business
a. New Plats
b. Request for Funding Survey Work on 1987 Park Projects
C. City Council Goals
rom
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting - November 13
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: October 3, 1986
TO: Eric Blank, Blair Tremere
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT OCTOBER 14 PARLIAMENTARY TRAINING SESSION
Attached is an RSVP list for the October 14 Parliamentary Training
session. The original deadline for confirmation was Monday, September
29. Please arrange to have the appropriate person in your department
telephone commissioners who have not yet confirmed their desire to
attend in order that we can make final arrangements for the session.
Please provide this information to Judy McMillin no later than 4:30
p.m., Wednesday, October S.
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OCTOBER 14 PARLIAMENTARY TRAINING SESSION
COUNCIL STAFF
Virgil Schneider
dames G. Willis
Dave Crain
Frank Boyles
Bob Zitur
Eric Blank
Maria Vasiliou
Fred Moore
Jerry Sisk
Blair Tremere
Sara McConn
Al Cottingham
PLANNING COMMISSION PRAC
Paul Steigerwald Barb Edwards
Dave Pauba Judy LaTour
Mike Stulberg Sohn Reed
George Mellen
Dick Pfluka
BOARD OF ZONING HRA
Ken Anderson Harold Bakke
Steve Musatto
September 29, 1986
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Dear Plymouth Resident:
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, OCTOBER 14
Because Plymouth is a developing community, there are many actions underway
or in the planning stage which could impact upon you. In order to maintain
open communication channels with residents of the community, the City
Council has scheduled a Town Meeting for Tuesday, October 14 for residents
of your area. In order to keep the meetings on an informal basis while
dealing with specific topics of interest to you, the Town Meeting will be
for residents living north of Highway 55 east of I-494 around the southerly
portion of Medicine Lake north to 17th Avenue on the east and County Road 9
on the west. (See map below.)
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Plymouth City
Center. On the reverse side of this letter is a list of possible topics for
discussion at the Town Meeting. If you have other matters of interest we
will seek to address these also.
I encourage you to Join Councilmembers Crain, Vasiliou, Sisk, Zitur and
myself at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 14 at the Plymouth City Center. We
are anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to meeting
informally to discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions
about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Ms. Laurie
Brandt at 559-2800, ext. 204.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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AREA TWO
October 14, 1986
7:30 p.m.
I. THOROUGHFARES
A. 10th Avenue/frontage road improvements.
B. Relocation of West Medicine Lake Boulevard from 12th Avenue to 23rd
Avenue along Forestview Lane alignment.
C. Access points from residential properties to Highway 55
D. County Road 9 construction project.
II. DRAINAGE
A. Bassett Creek/Medicine Lake control structure. Corps of Army
Engineers proposes to relocate control structure to the north side
of the railroad tracks south of 13th Avenue.
III. PARKS
A. County Road 61 Neighborhood Park
B. West Medicine Lake Park
*IV. DEVELOPMENT
A. Groves Office Park
B. Northwest Business Campus
C. Commercial development
V. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Police/Fire Report
B. Neighborhood Watch Program
VI. OTHER ITEMS
A. Solid Waste Recycling
B. 2-5 a.m. parking ban
C. Local Government Cable Access Channel 7
D. Public Transportation Feedback - Plymouth Metrolink
* NOTE: The Alpha Human Services petition will not be discussed at this
meeting. Separate community meetings are scheduled for October 7,
9, 16 and 20 for this purpose. The October 7 and 9 meetings are
scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The October
16 and 20 meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 2712 Fremont
South, Minneapolis.
Board of Directors A
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President
Robert D. Thistle
Coon Rapids association of
Vice President metropolitan
Neil W. Peterson munic palities
Bloomington
Past President
james A. Scheibel
St. Paul
Directors
Mentor Addicks, Jr.
Minnean oiis
Gary Bast an
Map le'Aood September 24, 1986
Larry Bakken TO: AMM General Legislation Committee Members
Golden Valley
Robert J. Benke FROM: Roger Peterson
New Brighton
SUBJECT: POLICY VERIFICATION
Mark Bernhardson
(Drono Enclosed are minutes from the last meeting of September 11,
Nana Enright 1986 and the final set of policy recommended by the committee
Lak�vi a to the Board of Directors and Membership.
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If there are any additions, deletions,
typos,
or other
Robb;^.sd-l'e
correctors in either document, please
contact
me as soon as
Ed��ar i F;tzpatr'.ck
possible at 227-5600. The Board of Directors
meet October 9
to consider the policy as recommended
by the
committees.
Any major policy corrections should be
considered
at that
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TO: AMM General Legislation Committee members
FROM: Roger Peterson
SUBJECT: Minutes of the September 11, 1986 Meeting.
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary
Bastian at 7:08 A.M. Present were: Dave Childs, Craig Dawson,
Jerry Dulgar, Andrea Hart, Jim Lacina, Bob Lewis, Anne Norris,
Steve Proschel, Kay Schmudlach, Jo-Anne Student, Liz Witt, and
Roger Peterson (staff).
2. Agenda. M/S/P Witt/Lewis to approve the agenda with the
addition of 5.4 Drinking Age and 5.5 Extended Liquor Hours.
3. Minutes. M/S/P Lewis/Witt to approve the minutes of the August
28, 1986 meeting as mailed.
4. Existing Policy.
4.1 PELRA. The committee discussed revisions to the PELRA policy as
suggested by Chairman Bastian based on imput from the previous
meeting.
-M/S/P Dulgar/Witt to approve the draft policy as revised.
4.2 POST. Jim Lacina reported that he had met with Mark Shields and
discussed the existing AMM policy. Jim indicated that basically
the policy had been implemented with the exception of promoting
minority candidates within the college system.
-M/S/P Dulgar/Childs to eliminate the current policy and develop
policy requesting the legislature to study ways to encourage
development and recruitment of protected classes in the
university systems to take appropriate course work for policy
training.
4.3 TORT Liability. M/S/P Lewis/Hart to adopt the proposed draft
policy as mailed except that the Punitive damage clause would be
at the option of a city.
4.4 Wine Cooler. Staff report discussed. No action necessary.
5. New Issues.
5.1 Fire Relief Ins. Rebate. M/S/P Lewis/Dulgar to not adopt policy
at this time.
5.2 Ins. Co. Settlement. M/S/P Lewis/Dulgar to not adopt
legislative policy based on information provided that would
indicate that administrative and contract negotiation remidies
would be more affective.
5.3 Torrens deregulation. M/S/P Proschel/Hart to direct staff to
develop general policy in support of Ramsey County cities
efforts to shorten this process.
5.4 Drinking Age. Gary Bastian provided some data indicating that
although the drinking age has increased to 21, the serving age
remained at 18. Staff indicated this was specifically discussed
by the legislature and left that way purposely to protect jobs.
The committee decided to take no aciton.
5.5 Extended Liquor Hours. Andrea Hart asked if there was any
support for extending the time that Liquor could be served. The
committee generally felt comfortable with current law and
decided to take no action.
6. Charitable Gambling. Andrea Hart indicated that although
philosophically her city supported a share of tax proceeds to
cities for enforcement that given the number of major issues
for 1987 no effort would be made. The committee took no further
action.
7. Other Business. None.
8. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8 A.M.
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GENERAL LEGISLATION
II -A LABOR RELATIONS ISSUES (PELRA)
In addition to coverage under the Minnesota Public Employee
Labor Relations Act, public emplioyees find their employment
relationship governed by a number of laws that can conflict with
their collective bargaining rights negotiated under PELRA.
Disciplinary actions against a public employee can be governed by
the veterans preference law, the human rights act, federal
discrimination laws, civil service or merit systems, laws relating
to specific employee classes (i.e. city managers) or specific job
protections (i.e. right to know or workers compensation laws) or
by state and federal due process or implied contract provisions.
A-1 DISCIPLINARY ACTION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SHOULD HAVE "ONE BITE" IN GRIEVANCE OR DISCHARGE
ACTIONS. THE NEGOTIATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT SHOULD
CONTROL THE ACTION, AS LONG AS STATE AND FEDERAL DUE PROCESS
GUARANTEES ARE PRESENT.
THE DISCHARGE PROCEDURES UNDER ANY LAW OR SYSTEM SHOULD BE HELD
BEFORE A NEUTRAL PARTY AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITHIN 120 DAYS OF
THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION INITIATED BY THE PUBLIC EMPLOYER.
COMPENSATION PAYMENTS AND ACCRUAL OF BENEFITS SHOULD NOT BE
PERMITTED WHERE AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN GIVEN NOTICE OF THE
EMPLOYER'S INTENT TO DISCHARGE UNDER A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
PROVISION OR STATUTORY PROVISION FOR "JUST CAUSE."
PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE TREATED UNIFORMILY, AND
PROVISIONS OF THE VETERANCE PREFERENCE LAW PROHIBITING DISMISSAL
WITHOUT A HEARING DURING THE PROBATION PERIOD SHOULD BE
ELIMINATED.
THE BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO ENCOURAGE
AN EXPEDITED GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION PROCESS.
A-2 IMPASSE RESOLUTION
PELRA should be amended to encourage successful negotiation of the
"terms and conditions of employment". Constraints or artificial
timelines on the parties' ability to bargain, should be
eliminated.
ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF JOB CLASSIFICATION, SHOULD
HAVE THE RIGHT TO STRIKE. HOWEVER, A STATUTORY MECHANSIM SHOULD
BE PUT IN PLACE THAT ALLOWS A PUBLIC EMPLOYER TO ADDRESS PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE CONCERNS IN THREATENED OR ACTUAL STRIKE
SITUATIONS.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL
MEDIATION UNTIL AN IMPASSE IS DECLARED BY THE MEDIATOR. THE
ARBITRARY STATUTORY IMPASSE TIMELINES SHOULD BE REPEALED.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AFTER IMPASSE IS DECLARED, SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
GIVE ONLY ONE NOTICE OF THEIR INTENT TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO
STRIKE. IF THE NOTICE IS GIVEN AND THEY FAIL TO STRIKE DURING THE
STATUTORY PERIOD, THEY WOULD LOSE THEIR RIGHT TO STRIKE AND BE
FORCED TO RESOLVE THEIR CONTRACT DISPUTE BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT OR
OTHER STATUTORY IMPASSE MEANS.
A-3 PICKET LINES
NO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE GIVEN THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO CROSS
PICKET LINES OF OTHER PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
A-4 UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES
REVIEW OF UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM
DISTRICT COURT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES CHARGED WITH
ENFORCING PELRA. A LIMITED RIGHT OF REVIEW COULD BE PERMITTED.
A-5 MEET AND CONFER
The Legislature should endorse joint efforts by public employers
and employees to improve the labor relations atmosphere within
their respective communities and throughout the state.
THE MEET AND CONFER PROVISIONS UNDER PELRA SHOULD BE AMENDED.
ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES, NOT JUST PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, SHOULD
BE ALLOWED TO MEET WITH THE EMPLOYER ON NON -CONTRACTURAL CONCERNS.
A-6 LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
A STATE LABOR-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SHOULD BE ENACTED TO STRENGTHEN
THE LABOR RELATIONS ATMOSPHERE IN THE STATES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
SECTORS. THE NON -ADVERSARIAL RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND
EMPLOYEE WORKPLACE CONCERNS WILL GO A LONG WAY IN INSURING THAT
GOVERNMENT IN MINNESOTA WORKS. JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT EFFORTS
OFFER HOPE FOR CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET
PRESSURES WHILE THE DEMANDS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES ARE INCREASING.
II -B TORT LIABILITY
The Municipal Tort Liability Act was enacted to protect the public
treasury while giving the citizen relief from the arbitrary,
confusing, and administratively expensive prior doctrine of
sovereign immunity with its inconsistent and irrational
distinctions between governmental and proprietary activities. The
act has served that purpose well in the past, however, courts
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frequently forget or ignore the positive benefits secured to
citizens damaged by public servants as a result of enactment of
the comprehensive act which includes some limitations on liability
and some qualifications of normal tort claims procedure.
The special vulnerability of far-flung government operations
to debilitating tort suits continues to require the existence of a
tort claims act applicable to local governments or local
governments and the state. The need for some type of limitations
is evidenced by recent experiences with the insurance market.
Cities in Minnesota are finding it increasingly difficult to
obtain insurance at an affordable rate, if at all. Amendments in
1983 to increase the dollar amounts recoverable by plaintiffs
should be adequate to satisfy any reasonable claim. Further
changes in limits should not be made.
The area of joint and several liability does however need review.
It is not in the best interest of the general taxpayer nor is it
good policy to maintain a system where deep pockets, the city
(public taxpayers), is held financially liable well beyond its
actual fault. Finally, city elected and appointed officials are
often the subject of lawsuits demanding punitive damages. It is
only reasonable that if through their duty they are subjected to
this risk the city should not only be responsible for defense but
also for the punitive damage if one is awarded.
THE AMM SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED EXISTANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL TORT
LIABILITY ACT AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE CURRENT LIMITS OF LIABILITY
REMAIN INTACT.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE JOINT AND SEVERAL
LIABILITY ISSUE AND MODIFY IT SO THAT CITIES AND THEIR TAXPAYERS
ARE NOT UNFAIRLY SUBJECTED TO DEEP POCKET AWARDS.
FINALLY, THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE THE
OPTION FOR CITIES TO PAY PUNITIVE DAMAGES AWARDED AGAINST CITY
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARISING FROM ACTS PERFORMED IN
THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY.
II -C DATA PRIVACY AND OPEN MEETING
Data privacy laws protect individuals from the release of
information to the public which the legislature has deemed to be
private or which could be unnecessarily harmful to the
individual. On the other hand, the open meeting law prohibits
local government units from holding closed sessions except when
discussing pending or actual law suits with an attorney or labor
negotiations. Unfortunately, many occasions have arisen in past
years where local units in dealing with individuals or employee
disciplinary matters have been forced to either violate the Data
Privacy Statutes or the Open Meeting Statute in order to fairly
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resolve the issue.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO MAKE THE DATA PRIVACY AND OPEN
MEETING LAWS CONSISTENT SO THAT TO COMPLY WITH ONE LAW A CITY
SHOULD NOT HAVE TO VIOLATE THE OTHER. FURTHER, THE AMM STRONGLY
SUPPORTS LEGISLATION FAVORING DATA PRIVACY OVER OPEN MEETING WHERE
CONFLICTS ARISE TO PROTECT THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT OF CONFIDENTIALITY
FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE DATA AS IS DONE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND
SECURED BY FEDERAL LAW.
II -D POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PROVISIONS
Local police and full-time fire relief associations were phased
out by the 1980 legislature, unless the local council opts to keep
the relief association. All new employees will become part of the
state police and fire PERA fund and the state will reimburse local
units for a portion of the unfunded liability remaining in the
local fund. Employee contributions were set at 8%. However, the
Legislative Retirement Commission has in the past established a
general policy requiring public safety employees to pay 40% of the
normal pension costs. These changes have greatly helped solve a
most serious problem but a few minor adjustments are still
necessary. The AMM believes that:
D-1 PORTABILITY
SOME FORM OF PORTABILITY INTO THE PERA POLICE AND FIRE FUND SHOULD
BE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RELIEF
ASSOCIATIONS IF THEY TAKE A PUBLIC SAFETY POSITION IN ANOTHER
GOVERNMENTAL UNIT BEFORE THEIR PENSION BENEFITS ARE VESTED. THE
LAW SHOULD ALSO BE AMENDED TO PERMIT A MEMBER OF THE PERA POLICE
AND FIRE FUND TO CONTINUE PERA COVERAGE WHEN THE MEMBER TAKES A
PUBLIC SAFETY POSITION IN A CITY WITH A LOCAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
D-2 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT
EVEN THOUGH THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT WAS SET AT 8%, IN
MANY FUNDS THIS IS NOT EQUIVALENT TO 4O% OF THE NORMAL COSTS. THE
AMM URGES THAT THE CONTRIBUTION LEVEL BE SET AT 4O% OF THE NORMAL
COST OF FINANCING THE BENEFITS EVEN IF THIS AMOUNT EXCEEDS 8% OF
BASE SALARY. ANY INCREASE IN BENEFITS FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
INCLUDING ANY RESULTING DEFICIT, SHOULD BE FINANCED 5O% BY THE
EMPLOYING CITY AND 5O% BY EMPLOYEES ON A CURRENT BASIS.
II -E OPPOSE STATE OR METROPOLITAN LICENSING OF GENERAL TRADE
CONTRACTORS
Licen:s-ing of general trade contractors and various other
activities has long been a local prerogative, and the mechanism
for license review, issuance, and enforcement is already in place.
The primary reason that local licensing has been successful and,
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therefore, maintained at the local le)
enforcement personnel reside at the loc
activities, and are familiar wi
restrictions, thus providing better
Suggestions have been made to form a
wide licensing authority and split the
agency and various municipalities
maintaining enforcement tasks. It i
rel, is that inspection and
al level, know the area and
th local ordinance and
and faster enforcement.
statewide or metropolitan
revenue among the licensing
with the municipalities
s questionable under this
arrangement, if either the agency or municipalities would have
enough funds to accomplish the respective tasks. In these times
of economic stress it does not seem logical to increase
participation in an area that has and is being handled
effectively at the local level. Therefore,
THE AMM STRONGLY OPPOSES STATE OR METROPOLITAN TAKEOVER OF GENERAL
TRADE CONTRACTOR AND OTHER ASSOCIATED TRADE CONTRACTOR LICENSING.
II -F EMPLOYEE DISABILITY - LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE FUNDS
A number of cities with local police and fire pension funds are
experiencing a problem with employees receiving disability
payments from the local fund and full worker's compensation
payments totaling more in after tax take hong pay than if they
were working. PERA police and fire employees are prohibited by
law from receiving greater pay while on disability than while
working, but Minnesota Statutes 424.27 specifically prohibits
cities with local plans from correcting the above situation. This
quirk in the law is a costly one for cities and provides impetus
for marginally disabled employees to stay home. Why work when you
can make more by not working? Therefore,
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO CORRECT MINNESOTA STATUTE 424.27
TO ELIMINATE THE ABILITY OF AN EMPLOYEE IN A LOCAL POLICE OR FIRE
FUND TO RECEIVE DOUBLE DISABILITY PAYMENTS WHICH EXCEED THE NORMAL
AFTER TAX WORKING INCOME. FURTHER, THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD CLARIFY
AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS SIMILAR TO PERA FOR DETERMINING
DISABILITY.
II -G YOUTH SERVICE BUREAUS
Youth Service Bureaus operating within or by joint powers
agreement among a small number of communities and sponsored
initially through federal and state grants have proven successful
in curbing increased incidence of repetitive youth offense,
especially because of the ease and speed of access for local
clients. However, this concept is endangered due to funding
limitations caused in part by levy limit restrictions which do not
allow flexibility to start new programs or allow funding when
Federal Grants run out and in part through decreasing state
grants. The legislature should encourage local governments to
sponsor Youth Service Bureau type activities as a help and buffer
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to the court system and a preventative for habitual youth offense.
THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD REVERSE THE PAST FEW YEARS TREND AND
INCREASE THE STATE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, FOR THE PROGRAMS TO SUCCEED, LOCAL
UNITS MUST BE PROVIDED THE ABILITY TO FUND THESE PROGRAMS THROUGH
THE LOCAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY BY USE OF A SPECIAL LEVY OR BASE
INCREASE.
II -H WINE IN GROCERY STORE
Sale of wine in grocery or fast food stores would create many
problems of control for local units of government since minors
have a significantly higher employment rate in these
establishments. A local option on sales is also unworkable,
particularly where cities share borders and are densely located.
THE AMM OPPOSES PROVISION FOR THE OFF -SALE OF WINE IN
OTHER THAN LIQUOR STORES.
II -I ONE CLASS OF BEER
Legislation has been proposed in past years to eliminate the
manufacture and sale of 3.2 beer in Minnesota. If this were done
substantial problems could arise in control of the sale of strong
beer in service stations, grocery stores, drugstores, and
elsewhere that 3.2 beer is presently sold.
THE AMM OPPOSES THE ELIMINATION OF 3.2 BEER SALES IN MINNESOTA.
SHOULD THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF 3.2 BEER BE ELIMINATED IN THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA, THE AMM STRONGLY URGES CONTINUED LOCAL CONTROL
OF LICENSING AND WOULD OPPOSE LEGISLATION MANDATING OR
GRANDFATHERING LICENSING OF 3.2 BEER SALES LOCATIONS WHERE THE
PRINICPAL PRODUCT IS NOT STRONG ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
II -J OPPOSE INITIATIVE -REFERENDUM FOR ZONING ORDINANCES
The Municipal Planning Act has been interpreted to allow for
initiative and referendum (IR) in cities with charter provisions
allowing for IR. There is eveidence that this interpretation has
interferred with cities' efforts to achieve their planning and
development goals, particularly in the housing field in the
metropolitan area.
First, the statutory procedure on zoning ordinances provides ample
opportunity for the participation of both the general public and
individual property owners in decisions relating to zoning
ordinances or the Municipal Comprehensive Plan. It is
inappropriate to allow such a long deliberative process to be
overturned by a relatively few voters who may have narrow
interests in the issue.
Second, the clear intent of the existing planning law is that
zoning ordinances and amendments not be subject to IR. Without a
clear uniform statutory procedure for the implementation of
municipal planning, statutory and charter cities will be subject
to different procedures and the intent of the act will not be
realized. Therefore,
THE AMM SUPPORTS AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING ACT TO
PROVIDE THAT ZONING ORDINANCES AND AMENDMENTS NOT BE SUBJECT TO
CITY CHARTER PROVISIONS ON INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.
II -K PLUMBING INSPECTIONS
Currently plumbing inspections are being handled as a routine
part of the overall inspections done through city Building
Inspection Programs. No special requirements exist other than
normal certification of the Building Inspector. Electrical
inspections are done by State Electrical Inspectors. In 1985 the
Senate passed and the House considered a bill to require plumbing
inspections be done by licensed plumbers Where this is currently
done, plumbing permit costs are significantly higher.
THE AMM OPPOSES MANDATING BY THE STATE THAT ALL PLUMBING
INSPECTIONS BE DONE BY LICENSED PLUMBERS AS UNNECESSARY AND OVERLY
EXPENSIVE. THE AMM WOULD SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPROPRIATE
PLUMBING INSPECTION TEST AND CERTIFICATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION FOR PLUMBERS AND/OR CURRENT BUILDING INSPECTORS IF
THERE IS PROVIDED ADEQUATE TIME AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR
CURRENT INSPECTORS TO BECOME CERTIFIED.
II -L POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS
Since the adoption of uniform standards of training and licensing
for police officers in 1978 many positive changes have been made
to allow a wide range of people to qualify to be police officers
in Minnesota. However, one area is still a significant problem,
protected class recruitment, specifically Black and Hispanic
minorities. Because of the education requirements, people must
decide or be recruited early in the post secondary education time
frame, to qualify in police work. Neither POST nor cities are in
the position of being able to induce or recruit people into the
appropriate eductional track at the approipriate time and the
Universi,ty/College system is not doing so either. Therefore,
protected class hiring is very difficult.
THE AMM SUGGESTS THE LEGISLATURE ESTABLISH A STUDY TO DETERMINE
METHODS TO ENCOURAGE RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE POST
SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF PROTECTED CLASS PERSONS FOR
CAREERS IN POLICE WORK.
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II -M LAND SALES BY COMPETITIVE BID
Legislation introduced in 1985 required that any land sold by a
city would have to have three weeks published notice and sold at
the most favorable bid to the city. All bids could be rejected.
The bill did not consider development activities such as TIF, HUD,
etc. or what happens if no bid is received. Nor did it consider
cases where small or unbuildable parcels exist that should be
handled through negotiated sales or trades with neighboring
property owners.
THE AMM OPPOSES IMPOSITION OF A MANDATED COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PROCESS FOR SALE OF LAND BY CITIES.
II -N CHARITABLE GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT FEES
Since the establishment of the State Gambling Board and
liberalization of charitable gambling permitted within various
establishments, there has been a significant increase in local
enforcement needs and costs.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO MODIFY THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING
STATUTE TO PROVIDE LOCAL UNITS WITH A SHARE OF THE ANNUAL STATE
TAX PROCEEDS FOR ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
II -0 TORRENS PROPERTY DEREGISTRATION
In all but counties containing a city of the first class
deregistration of Torrens property may be done in a reasonably
easy and quick manor through application and hearing in district
court. After reconciling any discrepancies the court may order a
certificate of title and recording with the registrar of deeds.
In counties containing a city of the first class the process is
somewhat differant administratively and in Ramsey county has
become drawn out, between 2.5 and 3 years on the average. This
is a significant problem for redevelopment where re -registration
or replatting is necessary.
THE AMM REQUESTS THAT THE PROCESS FOR DEREGISTRATION OF TORRENS
PROPERTY IN COUNTIES CONTAINING CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS BE
STREAMLINED THRU LEGISLATION SIMILAR TO OTHER COUNTIES OR
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE.
II -P SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM
Starting in 1977 the legislature made a strong commitment to
control Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt tree diseases by enacting an
excellent Shade Tree Disease Control program and backing that
legislation with sufficient funding to bring the diseases under
control. However, due to lack of financing in the most recent
past, Dutch Elm disease is once again spreading rapidly as it has
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in other areas of the country when financial commitment has
stopped. Therefore, the AMM urges the legislature to:
P-1 PROGRAM CONTINUATION
CONTINUE THE SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL LEGISLATION WITH NO
CHANGES AND TO PERMIT CITIES TO USE SPECIAL LEVIES, SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER SOURCES TO FUND LOCAL CONTROL PROGRAMS.
P-2 GRANT FUNDING
THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD ONCE AGAIN MAKE SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL
A TOP PRIORITY ISSUE AND RE-ENACT THE GRANT PROGRAM AT A
SUFFICIENT LEVEL TO ACHIEVE A 50% SANITATION AND REFORESTATION
TARGET LEVEL.
II -Q TREE REMOVAL AND TREATMENT LICENSING
The high incidence of Dutch Elm and Oak -Wilt disease has
understandably caused a large increase in the activity and numbers
of firms in the tree removal and treatment service business.
Several proposals have been made to initiate metropolitan or
statewide licensing and setting of standards. The Association
does concur that some form of consumer and worker protection, as
well as control of chemical treatment activities, would be
advisable. However, we would oppose mandatory licensing on state
or metropolitan level. Licensing of contractors and various
activities has long been a local prerogative and the mechanism for
license review, issuance and enforcement is already in place. The
primary reason that local licensing has been successful and,
therefore, maintained at the local level, is that inspection and
enforcement personnel reside at the local level and are much more
familiar with the area and activities thus providing better and
faster enforcement. Most local units currently have a tree
inspector and some form of control/removal program. It then
logically follows that licensing could most economically and
efficiently be initiated and enforced at this level.
Q-1 ORDINANCE CONTROL
THE ASSOCIATION URGES MUNICIPALITIES TO ADOPT TREE REMOVAL AND
TREATMENT LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
OWNERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND EMPLOYEES OR FIRMS ENGAGED IN THAT
SERVICE. TO THAT END, THE ASSOCIATION HAS DEVELOPED AND WILL MAKE
AVAILABLE TO INTERESTED MUNICIPALITIES A MODEL ORDINANCE SETTING
STANDARDS AND REGULATING THE ACTIVITIES OF TREE REMOVAL AND
TREATMENT FIRMS.
Q-2 LOCAL LICENSING
THE ASSOCIATION STRONGLY SUPPORTS TREE REMOVAL AND TREATMENT
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LICENSING AT THE PREROGATIVE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUT DOES STRONGLY
OPPOSE INITIATION OF MANDATORY LICENSING AND/OR LICENSING AT THE
STATE OF METROPOLITAN LEVEL. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE STATE
ESTABLISH UNIFORM MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHADE TREE TREATMENT
CONTRACTORS AND BUSINESSESS.
Q-3 REVOCATION
RECOGNIZING THAT THERE ARE EFFORTS ON THE PART OF SOME TO
LEGISLATE STATE OR METROPOLITAN WIDE LICENSING, THE AMM URGES THAT
IF AREA WIDE LICENSING IS CONSIDERED, THAT A PROVISION BE
INCLUDED ALLOWING A LOCAL IIN.IT_TO REVOKE THE LICENSE PROVISIONS
WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION FOR CAUSE.1
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Board of Directors
President
Robert D. Thistle
Coon Rapids
Vice President
Neil W. Peterson
Bloomington
Past President
James A. Scheibel
St. Paul
Directors
Mentor Addicks, Jr
Minneapolis
Gary Bast*an
Maplewood
Larry Bakken
Golden Valley
as ociation of
metropolitan
municipalities
September 24, 1986
TO: AMM Transportation Committee Members
FROM: Roger Peterson
SUBJECT: POLICY VERIFICATION
Robert J. Benke
New Brighton Enclosed are minutes from the last meeting of September 18,
Mark Bernhardson 1986 and the final set of policy recommended by the committee
Orono to the Board of Directors and Membership.
Nancy Enright If there are any additions, deletions, typos, or other
Lakeville correctons in either document, please contact me as soon as
Waiter Fehst possible at 227-5600. The Board of Directors meet October 9
Ro�-binsdale to consider the policy as recommended by the committees.
Any major policy corrections should be considered at that
"�%�ard Fitzpatrick time.
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Jaynes Lacina
Woodbur''
Gerald Marshali
Brooklyn Park
Eid•_-n R;-inke
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W'll'a^t Saea
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Lesiiv C. Turner
Edna
Maureen Warren
St. Paul
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TO: AMM Transportation Committee Members
FROM: Roger Peterson
SUBJECT: Minutes of the September 18, 1986 Meeting.
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob
Benke at 9:07 A.M. Present were: Frank Boyles, Fran Hoffman,
Jim Krautkremer, Charles Lenthe, Bruce Nawrocki, Lowell Odland,
Bill Ottensmann, Kay Schmudlach, Charles Siggerud, and Roger
Peterson (staff).
2. Agenda. Approved as mailed.
3. Minutes. The September 4, 1986 meeting minutes were approved
as mailed.
4. Action to date. No changes. No action.
5. Policy deferred from September 9 meeting.
5a. Street and Highway Funding. M/S/P Ottensmann/Krautkremer to
recommend adoption by the Board as mailed.
5b. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Transfer. M/S/P Ottensmann/Hoffman
to recommend Board adoption as mailed.
5c. Highway and Transit Integration. M/S/P Boyles/Lenthe to
recommend Board adoption as mailed with the addition of "IF
APPROPRIATE" after "REQUIRE" in line 5 of the bold type
policy.
5d. Transit Needs Assessment. M/S/P Ottensmann/Krautkremer to
recommend Board adoption of the policy as mailed with the
addition of "AND FUNDING" after "IMPLEMENTATION" in line 5 of
the bold type policy.
6. Other polciies destributed in the packet.
6a. Metropolitan Transit System Funding. M/S/P (2 nays)
Nawrocki/Krautkremer to recommend Board adoption of the policy
as mailed deleting "VERY" from line 2 and "TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST
THE CURRENT SERVICE LEVEL" from line 3 of the bold type policy.
6b. Highway Jirisdiction Study. The committee discussed this
policy at length and determined that specific recommendations
for jurisdictional reassignment and process best could be
determined next year after the current studies have progressed.
-M/S/P Boyles/Krautkremer to modify slightly the preparagraph
and first bold type policy statement deleting the remainder of
the policy.
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7. Current policy not acted upon.
7a. V -E Turnbacks. Hoffman/Siggerud to recommend adoption by the
Board as currently written.
7b. V.M. Bikeway Funding. M/S/P Hoffman/Siggerud to eliminate
policy.
7c. V -H Taxi Cab Regulations. M/S/P Krautkremer/Siggerud to
eliminate current policy.
-M/S/P Boyles/Hoffman to direct staff to draft policy based
on; 1) Support development of metropolitan wide standards
for taxi cab operations, licensing, and inspection, 2) Oppose
creation of a new authority, and 3) Maintain local option
licensing.
8. New Issues.
8a. Transportation of Hazardous Substance. After considerable
committee discussion it was determined that legislative policy
was not appropriate to resolve the problems.
-No action taken.
8b. MSA Standards. Chairman Benke felt that MSA Standards and
needs should be looked at but over a longer period of time.
-No action taken.
9. Other Business.
10. Transit Mill rate feathering. Staff explained that the mills
levied were adjusted by various factors to equal 50% greater
yield but that the reduction mills were regular mills.
-M/S/P Krautkremer/Odland to direct staff to develop
appropriate policy language to support changing the reduction
mills to the same inflation factor as the levied mill.
11. Adjorn. M/S/P Nawrocki/Lenthe to adjourn (11:48 A.M.).
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TRANSPORTATION
V-A STREET AND HIGHWAY FUNDING
An efficient transportation system is a vital element in planning
for physical, economic, and social development at the state,
regional, and local levels. Funding for current roadway
maintenance reconstruction, and construction of new streets and
highways in developing areas is a significant major element of a
competitive and safe transportation system. Due to past high
inflation and declining state revenues there has been a tendency
by the Legislature to divert much needed roadway funds to state
general expenditure. This trend must be reversed and funding
expanded to at least pace inflation plus growth to insure high
quality transporation within the state and metropolitan region.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF
FUNDS SO THAT NECESSARY STREET AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MAY BE
CONTINUED, NECESSARY NEW STREET AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION MAY
OCCUR, AND THE MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUND LEVEL CONTINUES GROWTH.
V -B MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX TRANSFER
The Motor Vehicle Excise Tax was significantly increased in the
early 1980's and dedicated to the State General Fund to offset the
affect of a declining economy and reduced state revenues. The
Legislature recognized that Highway and Transit Program needs were
growing and that ultimately additional funding would be needed in
these areas. Thus, a transfer of this tax from General Fund to
the Highway and Transit Funds was established starting with 25% in
1985 and finally reaching 100% in 1992. The transfer was suspended
in 1986 and 1987 because of reduced state revenues after a short
period of growth. Necessary street and highway construction and
reconstruction is falling behind significantly. Without this
source of funding, the roadway system will become a major state
crisis. Therefore,
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW CURRENT LAW GOVERNING
THE MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX TRANSFER TO REMAIN IN PLACE
WITHOUTFURTHER SUSPENSION TO ENSURE SOME NEEDED GROWTH FOR
STREET AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE, RECONSTRUCTION, AND NEW
CONSTRUCTION.
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V-C HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT INTEGRATION
An efficient Transportation System consists of both high quality
roadway and high quality transit opportunities. These two
elements must be considered together from early planning through
implementation especially in high growth Metropolitan areas where
the travel needs tend to glut to excess capacity new or expanded
highways as soon as they are opened for use. The AMM understands
that to some degree this is done in planning and that transit is
considered somewhat when determining funding priorities for
highway construction, however, it is felt that the integration of
highway and transit is minimal and should be significantly
increased.
THE AMM URGES MNDOT AND METROPOLITAN AGENCIES INVOLVED IN HIGHWAY
AND TRANSIT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION TO INTEGRATE THESE
ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE AN EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. CRITERIA
USED TO DETERMINE HIGHWAY FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION
SHOULD BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED TO REQUIRE PROVISIONS FOR
DISCUSSION AND INCLUSION OF TRANSIT MODES AND OPPORTUNITIES IF
APPROPRIATE ONLY WHEN THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WILL THE TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM BE TRULY EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE.
V -D METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM FUNDING
Because of the large economically diverse population but rather
compact nature of the Twin City Metropolitan Area, it is an
absolute necessity to provide an effective and efficient public
mass transit service augmented by a variety of programs,such as
Rideshare and Project Mobility, to protect the economic
viability of the area. Without a good transit system, the
Metropolitan Highway system would not just be crowded, it would be
totally inadequate. Many elderly and handicapped persons residing
in the area primarily because of access to unique services would
be almost totally immobile. Due to statutory constraints, there
are no funding resources available for other units of government
to pick up the difference if the programs are allowed to
deteriorate. Therefore, legislative funding of transit programs
through the RTB should be a high priority.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO CONSIDER THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT PROGRAMS AS HIGH PRIORITY AND FUND THEM SUFFICIENTLY.
FUNDING ALTERNATIVES SHOULD INCLUDE THE STATE GENERAL FUND MOTOR
VEHICLE EXCISE TAX, THE FARE BOX, PROPERTY TAX, AND SERVICE
EFFICIENCIES.
V -E TRANSIT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
In recent years, the subject of light rail transit as a mass
transit alternative for the area has been debated considerably.
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The 1985 legislature put a hold on various light rail activities
pending completion of a Metropolitan Transit Needs Assessment
Study conducted by the Regional Transit 'Board (RTB). Based on the
results of the Needs Assessment Study the legislature hopes to
determine the type of transit enhancements needed to provide an
effective and efficient transit system in the near and mid range
future. The appropriate mode of transportation; light rail, bus,
van, other multiple occupancy vehicles, etc., will undoubtedly be
a significant part of the implementation discussion. At this
time, the AMM is less concerned about modes of transit or
implementation strategies as it is about the process to be used to
make these final determinations. Therefore,
THE AMM STRONGLY URGES THE RTB, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, AND
LEGISLATURE TO UTILIZE AN OPEN '3C' (CONTINUOUS, COMPREHENSIVE,
AND COOPERATIVE) PROCESS INCLUDING DISCUSSION AND INPUT FROM TAB,
TAC, LOCAL OFFICIALS, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE TO DISCUSS AND
DEVELOP THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING STRATEGIES TO BE USED AS A
RESULT OF THE FINDINGS OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT NEEDS
ASSESSMENT STUDY.
V -F HIGHWAY JURISDICTIONAL REASSIGNMENT AND FUNDING
The State Highway Study Commission and Metropolitan Jurisdictional
Task Force have been studying the possibility of reclassifying
many roadways in the state as to appropriate use classifications
and jurisdiction. This reassignment in the metropolitan area is
estimated to shift $6.1 million annually from the state and $1.2
million annually from the counties to the cities for an increase
of $7.3 million annually for general maintenance and life cycle
treatment (i.e. sealcoat, overlays, etc.). This task is
appropriate, but will have a profound effect on city finances and
future ability to maintain good road systems, especially if
certain criteria are not met and finance alternatives established.
Therefore, the AMM offers the following as a guide to continuing
discussion and ongoing studies.
THE AMM SUPPORTS JURISDICTIONAL REASSIGNMENT OF ROADS ON A PHASED
BASIS BASED ON FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
CRITERIA SUBJECT TO A CORRESPONDING MECHANISM FOR FUNDING OF
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND CONTINUING MAINTENANCE SINCE CITIES DO
NOT CURRENTLY HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPACITY TO ABSORB THE ADDITIONAL
ROADWAY RESPONSIBILITIES WITHOUT NEW FUNDING SOURCES. THE
EXISTING MUNICIPAL TURNBACK FUND IS NOT ADEQUATE BASED ON
CONTEMPLATED TURNBACKS.
V -G STATE AND COUNTY HIGHWAY TURNBACKS
Current state law provides that the state and/or county may
declassify a trunk highway and turn it back to a local unit of
,4�vernment. The only provision is that it must be in
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good condition. The unit receiving the highway does not have the
option to refuse title and must, thereafter, maintain the turned
back road. The local unit may add the turnback highway to its MSA
highway mileage and even exceed the unit's mileage limit if it is
already at its designated limit. This will qualify that
particular stretch of street for MSA maintenance funds. However,
two problems exist: 1) the maintenance allocation may not be
sufficient if the street is a high volume carrier, such as Highway
8 through Ramsey County; and 2) the miles of turnback designated
by the local unit as MSA streets will be deducted from the unit's
future additional MSA allocation limit, thus forcing the local
unit to totally maintain that portion from its local funds or lose
the right to determine at its option other local streets as part
of the MSA system.
THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES REQUESTS THE
LEGISLATURE TO MODIFY THE LAW TO EITHER 1) ALLOW CITIES THE RIGHT
TO REFUSE HIGHWAY TURNBACKS FROM THE STATE OR COUNTY, OR 2) ALLOW
THE LOCAL UNITS MSA MILE LIMIT TO BE INCREASED BY THE MILES OF
TURNBACK WITHOUT AFFECTING FUTURE ALLOCATIONS AND ESTABLISH A
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION FOR TURNED BACK HIGHWAY MILES BASED
ON VOLUME OF USAGE. FURTHER, STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR TURNBACK
ROADS SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY MNDOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL
UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, AND NOT MEETING THESE STANDARDS BE MADE PART
OF THE CRITERIA FOR WHICH A CITY MAY REJECT THE TURNBACK.
V -H '3C' TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS - ROLE OF ELECTED
OFFICIALS
The transportation planning process in the Twin City Metropolitan
Area has been developed in response to a variety of federal and
state laws and regulations. The Metropolitan Council (MC) was
formally designated by the Legislature in 1974 (1974 MRA) as the
agency responsible for the administration and coordination of said
planning process. Included within this designation is the
responsibility for long range comprehensive transportation
planning required by Section 134 of the Federal Highway Act of
1962, Section 4 of Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 and
Section 112 of Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, and such other
federal transportation laws as may be enacted subsequently. The
planning required under the federal laws is commonly referred to
as the '3C' process (continuous, comprehensive, and cooperative),
and the MC is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) under
federal terminology. Federal law and regulations require that the
MPO function as "the forum for cooperative decision making by
principal elected officials of general purpose local government"
and receipt of federal financial aid for the planning,
construction and operation of transportation improvements in
urbanized areas is contingent upon the existence of a planning
process which is satisfactory to federal authorities. When the
Legislature designated the MC as the transportation planning
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agency for the metropolitan area, it also mandated the
establishment of an "advisory body" to assist the MC and
Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC), now Regional Transit Board,
in carrying out their responsibilities. While specific duties
were not assigned, the Legislature did specify that the advisory
body would consist of citizen representatives, municipal, county,
and appropriate state agency representatives. This advisory body
is now called the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and contains
17 local elected officials among its membership of about 30
officials. The MC has consistently viewed the role of TAB as an
advisory body based on the 1974 MRA. Hence, local elected
officials in this area do not play as vital a role in the
federally mandated '3C' transportation planning process as was
intended by federal law and regulation. Although, the Federal
Regulations no longer require exclusive local official
representation as the MC, they still maintain local official
involvement in the MC and '3C' process. In addition, the current
elected official participation and '3C' process has worked
reasonably well in this Metropolitan Area.
THE AMM SUPPORTS AS A MINIMUM THE CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS INVOLVEMENT IN THE '3C' PROCESS. IF
MODIFICATION IS CONSIDERED, THE AMM URGES GREATER LOCAL OFFICIAL
INPUT IN THE SELECTION PROCESS OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
AGENCY.
V -I TAXI CAB REGULATIONS
The Taxi Cab industry is currently licensed and regulated on a
city by city basis with each city providing its own set of fees
and regulations. A citizens League study entitled "TAXIS:
Solutions in the City; A New Future in the Suburbs," recommends
much deregulation and license authority vested with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety. One of the major thrusts behind the
Citizens League proposal is to free up the taxi industry into a
more competitive private business and attempt through this
procedure to create a climate whereby cabs and cities could
provide increased opportunity for rideshare programs and other
vitally needed transportation opportunities, especially in the
suburbs. In addition, bills have been introduced in the
legislature transferring regulatory and licensing authority from
cities to the MTC, RTB, and other authorities. However, neither
the Citizens League document nor the bills address the complex
problems associated with providing reasonable services to outlying
areas or less desireable districts of some communities. Even if a
degree of deregulation is advisable, some regulation will always
be needed making it necessary to determine who and how to enforce
such regulations.
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I-1 UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
THE AMM SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFORM LICENSING PROCESS AND
UNIFORM RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR REGULATION OF TAXI CAB
OPERATIONS, LICENSING, AND INSPECTION WITH LICENSING OF CABS AND
DRIVERS BEING A LOCAL MUNICIPAL OPTION.
I-2 CENTRAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
THE AMM OPPOSES ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW AUTHORITY FOR TAXI CAB
REGULATIONS.
V -J MNDOT/CITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The 1984 Legislature modified payment proceedures for projects
where the state and city share in the costs through cooperative
agreements by allowing MNDOT to pay as the work proceeds.
However, because of work load and the priority system used by
MNDOT in preparing and authorizing cooperative agreements, some
important local projects were being delayed. This has now been
corrected administratively and the process is working.
THE AMM URGES MNDOT TO CONTINUE A GOOD COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
PROCESS AND INITIATE CHANGES AS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE SO THAT
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS CAN BE EXECUTED IN A TIMELY AND EFFICIENT
MANNER.
V -K MTC MEMBERSHIP
The 1984 legislature created the Regional Transit Board, as a
replacement for the then MTC which dealt with more than operations
of the major public bus company, to separate transit alternative
planning from bus company operations. In doing so the MTC was
reduced from 8 members to 3 members, one each from Minneapolis,
St. Paul, and the Suburbs. This arrangement has worked, but not
as well as it could and it is not representative of the transit
area population.
THE AMM ENCOURAGES THE LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE MTC MEMBERSHIP TO
FIVE BY ADDING TWO MORE SUBURBAN MEMBERS TO FACILITATE OPERATIONS
AS A BOARD AND TO MORE EQUITABLY REPRESENT THE TRANSIT SERVICE
AREA POPULATION.
V -L LARGE TRUCKS
The trucking industry has recently proposed to the state
legislature allowing truck tractor and trailor combinations of up
to 110 feet on Minnesota State Highways. Due to offtracking of
rear wheels, acceleration distance needs, and time and distance
required for safe passing, current legal lengths are pushing the
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limit of safety and physical ability of our interstate and trunk
highway systems. Longer tractor/trailor combinations would only
exacerbate these conditions beyond tolerable limits. To upgrade
the Highway System to accommodate longer units would be very
expensive reducing funding resources for other much needed
critical projects. Once allowed on the interstate and designated
trunk route highways there would undoubtedly by pressure to
provide access to various local areas which would be prohibitive
in cost for local upgrading and unacceptable for safety,
Therefore,
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO NOT INCREASE TRUCK TRACTOR AND
TRAILOR COMBINATION LENGTH LIMITS BEYOND CURRENT LIMITS DUE TO
UNACCEPTABLE COST FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND FOR PROTECTION OF
PUBLIC SAFETY.
V -M MSA FUNDS FOR OPTICOM
Optical Command System, Opticom, equipment is used by Public
Safety vehicles to change traffic signals from the vehicle while
on an emergency call. Opticom has proven successful in decreasing
emergency vehicle intersection accidents and is in use in several
metropolitan cities. However, it is expensive. Current MSA
standards and regulations do not allow use of MSA funds for
purchase of Opticom.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE MSA SCREENING COMMITTEE TO ALLOW USE OF MSA
HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF OPTICOM SYSTEMS FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS ON MSA STREETS.
V -N MTC REDUCED SERVICE AREA MILL RATE
Levies expressed in legislation as a mill limit such as the
Metropolitan MTC levy of 2 mills are adjusted by personal property
and recalculation of Homestead property as if it were assessed at
40%, Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 273.13 subd. 7a, 275.49, and
272.64. However, when feathering for lower serviced areas was
adopted in 473.446 subd. 1, it was written so that the Revenue
Department interprets the reduction as a regular mill. Thus, 2
mills levied equal an actual 3 mills and the half mill reduction
is only a half mill not a three quarter mill as was intended by
the legislature. This equals a 50% less reduction than intended.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO MODIFY MINN. STATUTE CHAPTER
473.446 SUBD. 1 TO MAKE REDUCTION MILL CALCULATION FOR REDUCED
TRANSIT SERVICE EQUIVALENT TO THE ORIGINAL LEVIED MILL CALCULATION.
V-0 SEAT BELT VIOLATION PENALTIES
The 1986 Legislature passed a mandatory seal belt usage law taking
effect in August of 1986. Although this is a laudable action, it
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is somewhat meaningless without some type of penalty provision.
If there is a reasonable basis for creating statute requiring the
use of seat belts there is basis for providing penalties.
THE AMM RECOMMENDS THE LEGISLATURE MODIFY THE MANDATORY SEAT BELT
USAGE LAW BY ADDING A PENALTY PROVISION TO ENHANCE THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LEGISLATION.
V -P METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY FUND
It has been suggested recently that a Metropolitan Highway Fund be
created for special projects presumably in conjunction with major
economic development. On the surface this may seem a laudable
idea but when scruitinized in depth raises some major concerns.
The first concern is funding source. If taken from Fiscal
Disparities it is in reality an unequal property tax increase in
the metro area. A direct metro wide property tax targeted for
economic advantage to a few areas would be unpopular at best and
considered by many to be unfair. A commercial/industrial property
tax increase to help competitors would be unfair and increase the
already large tax burden attributed to business. Any other
funding source would be subject to the same dialogue. The second
concern is the criteria for use and the beauracracy of decision
making and how to insure absolute fairness. Finally, if a separate
metropolitan fund exists to help construct special projects will
more general highway funds be skewed to out state or will the
legislature look at delaying or parceling off part of the motor
vehicle excise tax for other than highway/transit use?.
THE AMM OPPOSES CREATION OF A METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY FUND BASED UPON
THE UNCERTAINTY OF FUNDING SOURCE, FAIR ADMINISTRATION, AND
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STATE FUNDS.
NAM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: October 2, 1986
MEMO
T0: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation �J
SUBJECT: GREEN OAKS PARK
On Monday, September 29, I received a call from Linda Rosen with regard to
Green Oaks Park. Mrs. Rosen was extremely upset, explaining that she and
her two young daughters are continuing to be harrassed by individuals
sitting on picnic tables immediately behind their home. She indicated
this included one gentleman who has continued to make her life unbearable.
Based upon the facts as she presented them to me, I had the two picnic
tables removed from the park for the remainder of the fall season. I
felt this would be the quickest and best way to handle this situation.
We should meet at some time in the near future to discuss the future
of the picnic table area at Green Oaks park and whether or not you
would recommend putting the tables back in the park next spring.
/np
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 24, 1986
The Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners
Stulberg, Magnus, Mellen and Pauba
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Wire and Plufka
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
City Engineer Sherm Goldberg
Planning Secretary Grace Wineman
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MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner
Stulberg to approve the September 10, 1986 Minutes as
submitted.
VOTE. 3 Ayes, Commissioners Mellen and Magnus abstained.
MOTION carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by Perkins
Family Restaurants, for expansion of the restaurant at 2945
Empire Lane. Reading of the September 16, 1986 Staff Report
was waived.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Lanny M. Redden, represent-
ing the petition. Mr. Redden had questions regarding the
need for traffic delineators. Coordinator McConn noted the
intent is to direct traffic and break-up the parking lot.
She pointed out the areas where the delineators are to be
installed; where the traffic enters the site; and, the area
designated for parking semi -trailer trucks. Mr. Redden
stated the delineators may cause confusion because of less
turning radius for the semi -trailer trucks. He stated there
is concern that they will be detrimental to snow removal and
maintenance during the winter months.
Chairman Steigerwald stated that contractors doing snow re-
moval are familiar with these conditions and the delineators
will help to control traffic on this site.
Mr. Redden inquired if signage could be used in -lieu of the
delineators. Chairman Steigerwald stated that perhaps both
signage and delineators would be appropriate for this
parking lot.
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MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
PERKINS FAMILY
RESTAURANTS
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, SITE PLAN
AND VARIANCE (86101)
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September 24, 1986
Coordinator McConn stated the delineators will provide clear
demarcation for both trucks and automobiles.
Commissioner Magnus inquired if the delineators will leave
enough room for the semi -trailer trucks to turn in the drive
aisles. Coordinator McConn stated the parking area on the
south, near the transmission tower is the area used for
truck parking, the delineators are located primarily for
automobile traffic and will define the traffic circulation.
Commissioner Mellen inquired about the type of construction;
Coordinator McConn explained the delineators are concrete
curb and gutter and could have plantings to provide green
areas.
Mr. Redden stated they do not want to lose six parking
spaces to the construction of delineators. Coordinator
McConn explained this would not diminish the drive aisle
width and will provide better circulation throughout the
parking lot.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no one present to speak on the item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO APPROVE
Magnus to recommend approval for the Conditional Use Permit,
Site Plan, and Variance for Perkins Family Restaurants,
subject to the conditions as listed in the September 16,
1986 Planning Staff Report.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.
NEN BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Erwin & Kevin
Stobbe and requested an overview of the September 16, 1986
Planning Staff Report by Coordinator McConn.
Chairman Steigerwald stated staff's concern about setting a
precedent for similar lot divisions in this area would be
basis for denial of the application; especially when
considering not only at this area, but property around
Medicine Lake.
Commissioner Mellen stated it is his opinion that precedent
has already been set which makes it hard to deny this
petitioner. He stated this proposal could significantly
improve the property.
VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
ERNIN & KEVIN
STOBBE
LOT DIVISION AND
VARIANCE (86103)
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September 24, 1986
Commissioner Stulberg stated he does not have a problem with
precedent, however, it has not been demonstrated that this
proposal meets the Variance Criteria.
Mr. Kevin Stobbe, 12190 24th Avenue North, stated this pro-
posal comes from their interest in the neighborhood, and
because the existing home is an eyesore. He stated the
neighbors are in favor of their plan. If they were to build
only one home, it would be necessary to construct a very
expensive home which would not be compatible with other
residences in the neighborhood, and for this reason, they
are requesting a variance.
Chairman Steigerwald explained that the Commission must
address the Variance Criteria when reviewing the
application.
Commissioner Stulberg stated he does not disagree with the
reason the Variances are requested, and it would be a
significant improvement to the property; however, the pro-
posal does not meet the intent of the first two criteria for
approving the variances.
Chairman Steigerwald stated the Commission does not consider
economics, but wondered if the land cost requires the
construction of an expensive home. Mr. Stobbe answered
affirmatively. Chairman Steigerwald stated that it is his
opinion this is a reasonable use of the land, creating two
affordable homes, rather than forcing the property owner to
build one large expensive home.
Commissioner Stulberg inquired if Mr. Stobbe is the property
owner; Mr. Stobbe stated they have an option on the
property. Chairman Steigerwald stated that anyone with an
interest in the property would want to present the same
proposal.
Commissioner Pauba stated this is a unique area, and there
are advantages in allowing this request which far outweigh
the negative aspects.
Commissioner Mellen asked Mr. Stobbe, if the owner of
adjoining property signed his petition? Mr. Stobbe answered
affirmatively.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO APPROVE
Steigerwald to recommend approval for the Lot Division and
Variances for Erwin and Kevin Stobbe, subject to the
conditions as listed in the September 16, 1986 Planning
Staff Report. The proposal as submitted will be a signifi-
cant improvement to this property.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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September 24, 1986
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Paul PAUL SUOMALA
Suomala. This application was considered at the August 13, PRELIMINARY PLAT
1986 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission (86076)
deferred action and directed redesign for the private
drive. Reading of the September 16, 1986 Planning Staff
Report was waived.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Greg Frank, McCombs -Knutson,
Associates, representing the petitioner. Mr. Frank discus-
sed the topography on this property noting that the 14%
grade makes it unfeasible to access both Lots 1 and 2 to
Vinewood Lane as recommended for the redesign. He explained
also, that snow removal and storage would be hindered by a
nearby swimming pool; there would be loss of vegetation;
and, Mr. Suomala's home would face the drive.
Commissioner Pauba inquired about the grade to 6th Avenue
North. Mr. Frank stated this area shows a less than 2%
grade. Discussion included using a "T" driveway to 6th
Avenue.
Coordinator McConn explained that a similar condition was
required for property on County Road 15, to prevent backing
out onto the County Road.
Mr. Frank agreed this would be a reasonable solution.
MOTION by Chairman Steigerwald, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for
Paul Suomala, subject to the conditions listed in the
September 16, 1986 Planning Staff Report, adding the follow-
ing language to Condition No. 9-a; " . . . private drive
access shall be a "T" layout to prevent vehicles from back-
ing out onto 6th Avenue North.
VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
Coordinator McConn discussed the eight Ordinance Amendments
to be reviewed at the October 8, 1986 Planning Commission
meeting.
It was determined the October 22, 1986 meeting would begin
with business items being discussed at 6:30 P.M., with the
discussion of the Alpha Human Services commencing at 8:00
P.M.
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 24, 1986
Coordinator McConn inquired when the Commission would like
to have a bus tour to see the areas of development. It was
the consensus that the tour would include a mix of
residential development; and, other areas of interest were
Schmidt Gardens, Skyline Hills, the Medicine Lake area,
Northwest Business Campus and Groves Office Complex (ITT).
AD-IMIRNWNT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
September 11, 1986
Page 27
Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, Reed, LaTour, Beach and Rosen;
staff Blank, Brown, Patterson and Pederson; Councilmember Zitur
Absent: Commissioner Mullan
1. CALL TO ORDER
The September meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chair Edwards
in the Council Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner
LaTour to approve the August minutes as presented. The motion carried
with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. No representatives were present at this meeting.
b. Staff. Ruth Brown thanked the Commission for sending a baby shower gift.
She then proceeded to discuss the Wayzata swimming lesson and beach pro-
grams, as well as attendance figures for these programs and the programs
at the Wayzata East pool and the Medicine Lake East and West beaches.
Attendance at Medicine Lake beaches this past summer was approximately
20,043 and at the Wayzata beach approximately 12,104. She discussed
the summer triathlon held in August at French Park. There were 58
participants and 56 finished the race. Fall youth soccer participation
has increased by about 200 over the 1985 program. There are approxi-
mately 720 children enrolled, with a total of 45 teams. Fields are
used Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Mary Patterson did class comparisons of her programs for the winter
and spring seasons of 1985 and 1986 and explained how participant
hours are calculated. She mentioned that a couple of the summer
concerts in the parks had been rained out, and of those, one concert
still needed to be rescheduled. She indicated that she had submitted
a proposal for an arts grant along with Wayzata Community Education
and the Art Center of Minnesota, which, although it ranked fairly
high, did not receive funding. Mary also discussed an upcoming play,
"How To Eat Fried Worms," which will be presented at Wayzata Senior
High in November. This program is being jointly sponsored by Plymouth,
Wayzata Community Education and the Art Center of Minnesota. Mary also
announced that one of our new recreation programs, "Hocus Pocus - It's
Magic," has been running on cable channel 7.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. The relocation of the Green Oaks play equipment was approved by the
City Council. A contractor will begin moving the equipment immediately.
b. Trail construction program recommended by staff will be on the Council's
September 15 agenda.
C. A parcel of land along East Medicine Lake Boulevard is being acquired
for regional trail purposes and widening of the road.
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Minutes of the September 11, 1986 PRAC Meeting
Page 28
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Update on Green Oaks Park Work. See above.
b. Update on Queensland and Imperial Hills Parks. Old equipment at Queens-
land is being removed now; installation of the new play equipment will
begin as soon as possible. Work at Imperial Hills will start in early
October.
c. Update on Parkers Lake Park. Work was proceeding on schedule until
rainy weather forced postponements. The trail is partially paved,
and the beach, pond liner, beach wall, and wooden structures surrounding
the comfort stations are all in.
d. 1987 LAWCON Grant Update. Director Blank indicated there was a very
slim chance that we could be awarded some money, because one community
receiving a grant decided to decline the offer.
e. Plymouth Creek Park Site Planning. Director Blank reviewed the site
plan for this park, explaining where 34th Avenue runs. He indicated
that the pond dredging permit is in the DNR office, and that we have
received the Corps of Engineers approval. At this time, we are
awaiting final DNR approval. He is confident that we will get that
approval. He stated that the current CIP calls for tennis courts
in this park in the year 1988. He further indicated that he is
interested in making the playground equipment for this park accessible
by the handicapped. Commissioner Rosen suggested that PRAC should
prioritize the facilities they want to see included in the whole park.
Commissioner Reed recommended that the west side of this park should
be developed first in an attempt to attract more development of
downtown Plymouth. Director Blank indicated that the current CIP
does not contain enough funds to build the lake. Commissioner Rosen
then suggested that we go ahead with a phased lake construction and
PRAC could study what facilities to include in the park. He also
suggested that tennis courts and the lake could be done simultaneously.
Director Blank stated that he would get a list of activities originally
proposed for the park and activities center to share with PRAC.
f. Park Security. Richard Carlquist, Public Safety Director, was present
at the meeting to discuss park security. He stated that he has four
officers on duty per night, and that's not enough to patrol all of our
parks on a nightly basis. He indicated that he would like to get resi-
dents involved in a police reserve program whereby the residents patrol
the parks themselves. He has proposed this for the 1987 budget.
Generally PRAC thought that this would be a positive step.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Plats - Bass Lake Heights 4th Addition. Director Blank indicated
that staff is negotiating with the developer of this plat for the
acquisition of additional acreage for the park. The combined playfield
and neighborhood park totals 23.2 acres which falls short of the
standard seven acres for neighborhood parks and 25 for playfields.
Director Blank stated he felt that 23 acres would be adequate at
this location, however.
Minutes of the September 11, 1986 PRAC Meeting
Page 29
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b. Petition for Trail on the West Side of County Road 61. A petition has
been received from residents living on the west side of County Road 61
asking for a trail on that side of the road. Director Blank explained
that the current trail plan calls for a Class I trail along County
61, and that one is currently in place on the east side of the road.
He further indicated that there is room for a trail on the west side
as well, but that in order to change the Comprehensive Trail plan,
a public hearing must be held and the change would need approval
from the Metropolitan Council. After some discussion, PRAC's general
feeling was that this request should be prioritized along with other
trail work, since there is currently a trail on the east side of 61.
There was some discussion then on the alignment of Xenium Lane and
the difference between sidewalks and trails. Commissioners felt
that perhaps it would be more appropriate to install a sidewalk
on the east side of 61 rather than a trail. It was further
suggested that some signage on the road might be sufficient for
crossing County Road 61 if residents don't wish to travel to the
intersection of County 9 and 61, where there is a traffic light.
Director Blank will research what kind of signage is allowed on
county roads and report back to the Commission.
c. MRPA State Conference. The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association
State Conference is in Duluth beginning September 24 and continuing
through September 26.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Chair Edwards mentioned that she had received a notice from the City
Manager's office regarding a special parliamentary procedure meeting
for commissioners and board members to be held on October 14 beginning
at 5:00. She encouraged PRAC to attend if possible.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
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Minutes
September 10, 1986
I. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Chairman Fred
Moore.
II. Robert Derus moved and Steve Peaslee seconded a motion to ap-
prove the August 13, 1986 minutes. Motion carried.
III. Derus moved and Terry Muller seconded a motion to accept the
Treasurer's Report and pay the bills, including a bill from Tech
Sales in the amount of $288.50 and an additional bill from Instru-
cf1 c 1 *r.e d' jr,uc , ✓ �� riction carr eJ.
IV. Those present:
Marilynn Corcoran - Dayton
ferry Muller - Maple Grove
Robert Derus - Corcoran
Mark Johnston - Henn. Parks
David Anderson - District Off.
V. Reports from the District Office
Pat Kennedy - District Office
Steve Peaslee - Hassan
Leon Zeug - District Office
Fred Moore - Plymouth
Judie Anderson - Executive Secy.
A. Water Quality Monitoring - Results of the August lakes sar—
pling have been received and recorded. Fish Lake had the best overall
water quality in August while Mud Lake had the poorest overall quality
and Diamond Lake had the lowest transparency.
Joel Settles will send a letter to the City of Dayton re-
garding the results of sampling of Diamond Lake in response to that
community's concerns re previous sampling results.
Tne results of the August stream monitoring have also been
received and recorded. All parameters were within acceptable limits
except fecal coliform levels in Elm Creek at Hamel and in the north
and south forks of Rush Creek. These levels indicate the presence
of fecal contamination from nonpoint sources.
B. Champlin Mill Pond - The inspection program by the HCD is
continuing. Results of the quantitative survey of weed density con-
ducted on July 31st indicate that approximately 90% of the surface of
the upper basin of the Fill Pond continues to be positively affected
by over -winter drawdown. Overall densities are higher in 1986 than
in 1985 out are not at nuisance levels.
Poi nutes
September 10, 1936
page 2
C. Fish Lake Project - The alum dispensing equipment is now
functioning as intended. Monitoring of the equipment's performance
and efficiency will continue until freeze-up and resume next spring.
D. Rush Creek Road Stream Bank Stabilization - The HCD pro-
poses the use of gabions to act as a gravity retaining wall in order
to save the bank from sloughing and the stream from eroding the base
of the embankment. The gabions would also be located so that the 100
year flood is not changed by obstructing the stream cross-section.
Derus moved and Peaslee seconded a motion to approve this project.
1Ioticn carried.
VI. Watershed Management Plan - The Technical Committee will meet
to discuss modifying the construction site erosion section of the
Plan. The Commission will then submit a draft for review and comment
by the counties, cities, townships and conservation disticts having
territory witnin the watershed.
It was the consensus of the members that the Commission sched-
ule an information session to discuss the Plan and answer questions.
It was suggested that perhaps this meeting could be coordinated with
the Northwest League.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meet-
ing was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
J A A : t i m
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55441
(612) 553-1144
M I N U T E S
August 14, 1986
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order by Secretary Gerald Butcher on Thursday, August 14,
1986, at 12:10 p.m. at Gordon's in the Park, 7725 Zane Avenue North,
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Present were: Bo Spurrier, Brooklyn Center; George Calebaugh, Brook-
lyn Park (non-voting); Betty Herbes and Dan Smith,
Crystal; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Milton Christen-
sen, Minneapolis; Eugene Hakanson, Osseo; Fred Moore,
Plymouth; William Weidenbacher, E.A. Hickok and As-
sociates; and Judie Anderson, recording secretary.
1. Minutes of July 10, 1986, meeting.
Christensen moved and Herbes seconded a motion to approve as writ-
ten the minutes of the July 10th meeting. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Moore moved and Herbes seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's
Report. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Claims.
Moore moved and Herbes seconded a motion to approve claims total-
ing $2,895.90. The claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes
- Spurrier, Herbes, Butcher, Christensen, Hakanson, and Moore;
nays - none; absent - Brooklyn Park, New Hope and Robbinsdale.
4. Correspondence.
The Commissioners reviewed the correspondence log. No action was
required.
5. Management Plan.
Weidenbacher distributed copies of a progress report on the Plan,
including a timetable for when the Plan is expected to be completed.
The final draft of the Plan should be available at the November 13th
meeting. He will also provide a flow chart for the approval process.
6. Pro.iect Reviews.
86-22 Wild Wings Addition, Plymouth. Development consisting of 43
single family lots on a 24 acre site located south of Schmidt Lake
Road 1/4 mile east of Zachary Lane, Plymouth.
Herbes moved and Moore seconded a motion to approve the consultant's
recommendations, to wit:
Minutes
August 14, 1986
page 2
1. Owner shall submit design details to the city describing
methods to be used for stabilizing slopes at storm sewer
outfalls to the wetland.
2. An emergency overflow route shall be established for the
low area on the south side of the site which drains via
storm sewer to the Trenton Lane storm sewer system. An
emergency overflow route is necessary to prevent basement
flooding of adjacent homes should the catch basin proposed
to drain the low area become inoperative.
3. Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be provided
and delineated on the plans for off-site drainage in the
southwest corner of the site.
4. Site grading activities shall be limited to those areas above
the ordinary high water mark of 913.1 for Wetland 579W unless
approval is obtained from DNR.
5. Temporary sedimentation basins shall be placed at each storm
sewer outfall to prevent entry of sediment into the wetland
during the development process. These basins may be removed
after vegetation has been established.
6. Drainage easements for the wetland shall be dedicated to the
city for all areas below elevation 914.2 (high water level)
and any areas required for access.
7. The owner shall provide treatment of the stormwater prior to
discharge in Wetland 579W. Such treatment shall consist of
a ponding area adequate in size to store runoff from a one
year frequency, critical duration rainfall event based upon
a fully developed site while limiting the discharge from the
pond to the one year undeveloped rate. In addition, a means
of retaining oils and floatable debris must be provided.
In lieu of providing treatment at each storm sewer outfall
prior to discharging into Wetland 579W as described above,
the wetland itself may be used as a means of such treatment
with the following conditions: a) the wetland shall be in-
cluded as part of Plymouth's Comprehensive Stormwater Manage-
ment Plan as an area for storage and treatment of stormwater
runoff; b) the right to use the wetland for treatment purposes
shall be established by the granting of a drainage easement to
the City of Plymouth; and c) a means of retaining oils and
floatable debris shall be provided at the outlet of the wetland.
Motion carried.
[The meeting was suspended at 12:30 for lunch and resumed at 1:00.1
86-23 McDonalds Corporation, Brooklyn Park. Restaurant, commercial
building and parking area on approximately 2.3 acre site located on
the northwest quadrant of the intersection of TH152 and County Road
M,i nutes
August 14, 1986
page 3
109, Brooklyn Park.
Moore moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve the consul-
tant's recommendations, to wit:
1. It is recommended that the owner submit to the City of Brook-
lyn Park an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan along with
stormwater treatment provisions meeting the requirements of
the Interim Management Standards.
2. The owner be required to install a storm sewer of adequate
size to handle runoff as determined by a stormwater runoff
analysis to be performed at the direction of the Commission.
Christensen moved and Hakanson moved to add the following recom-
mendations, to wit:
3. A letter be sent from the Commission to MN/Dot stating that
any requests by the owner to fill in the ditch within the
existing MN/Dot drainage easement not be granted unless ap-
proved by the Commission.
4. A letter be sent from the Commission to the City of Brooklyn
Park expressing the Commission's concerns and requesting that
no work on this project be performed until further notice.
Note: There is concern that the existing 36" culvert under
Greenhaven Drive, which is the outlet control structure for
Shingle Creek Subwatershed MSC8 and the existing 36" RCP cul-
vert under County Road 109 could cause possible drainage prob-
lems when Subwatershed MSC8 and MSC7 (which outlets to MSC8)
are developed.
The amendment passed. The main motion carried.
7. Other Business
The Commissioner's reviewed a memo from Dale Claridge regarding the
Shingle Creek drainage structure under the railroad tracks upstream
of TH169 in Brooklyn Park. Herbes moved and Hakanson seconded a mo-
tion directing the staff to field verify the exact size of this
structure. Motion carried.
Weidenbacher distributed a drawing of a typical baffled weir detail
for use in retaining oils and floatable debris at pond outlets.
Weidenbacher also distributed copies of a report entitled, "1986
Minnesota Climatology," by Earl Kuehnast and James Zandlo.
There being no further business before the Commission, Herbes moved
and Moore seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meet-
ing was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Re ectfull bmY' ted,
YIT
THESE MINUTES PENDING'APPROVAL BY THE CTC BOARD AT ITS OCTOBER MEETING. �17" &�
NORTHWEST SUBURBS COMMUNITY TELEVISION CORPORATION
MEETING MINUTES
September 10, 19861 7:30 AM.
Brooklyn Park St ud i
The regular monthly meeting of the. CTC was held on `ieGtemher 101
1986 and was called to order by President Cilke.
Directors oresent were: Blank, C i 1 ke, Die 1 eman, Gorse, Foote-.
Lennox, Leto, Marsha 1 1, Orsi, Tri pet , and West.
Staff present: Greg Moore, Mike Johnson, Dave Kiser, Gerri
Hanken.
Others ❑resent: Cathy Wilary (Past Publications)
�_�L'Lndl_1tk fit Ii_- --.-A C1r ;vol al minutes
Director West moved, seconded by Dioector'` Toioet, to aoprove the
minutes of the August meeting.
Ag ngl_it_em-i 1 �_ _ Treasurer' s Report
Director Urn moved. seconded by Director Marshall. to approve the
I reasurer' s veo rt as presented.
Agenda 11em_1Ii_ 1 - Referraj 2 :)q.sed On.- L Contrj1Ct t Execli--
t Ave_ '._= i�lfili teen
For the benefit of the new CTI.. Board members, the Executive
Director briefly explained the origin of Channel E and how the
CTC got involved. He explained that the CTC applied to ooeoat e,
Channel 6 and that a Channel. E Board was formed an: asked Lo can-
t act with the OTC to omerate Channel. E. A contract has been
cr": oosec , and 1 he Executive Director asked that it be r't2'i-e"red t.
i.h _xecuti'`+'e Committee for revlewal. Ono of ..I -o Board mV'wJ'_.. f,
re=ut:::. d Mat _ :e contract be flailed to tnu a'n'i.i .. i17av •fo..
the.-i.r 1nTVrMat30n.
Director West f:v%C, seconded by Director T'iGe%, to '-=er t
ht=t
pr nosed Channel S Contract to the ExecuLivE: (..om'f:=.tee.
Motion carried.
Ni7nYld8. 1`. !3m i��. -- r!-'171fA1ttee RLUottE;
No committees met since the last Board faeetinq. The Budget Com-
mittee will meet before the October me t :ng.
Director Ci lke remorted g'i`ll: elect ion% For intenfAi h 26 _ Fficersi.
will be held in November and that the n000 :is wwi'kin6 on getting
more churches involved.
Director Trinet reported that the educational neoole met with
cable company reuresentat1ves regarding Lhe !CN and he cowmended
the Comm any for the fine job they have done. He said nig C:000
meeting has been held but their will be a meeting in the near
future.
Director Marshall reported that the women's group is continuing
to do tapings. She said the hiearinos at the legislature concern--
ing battered women were covered and that the -women's gr_up may
help the League of Women Voters tape some forums. She said that
the Fred G. Anderson series is still being worked on and the
warden's group is also working with North Memorial Hospital to do
some programming on women's services.
Agenda Item IV.;_, - Staff reports
Mike Johnson reported on community television statistics which
included total program output, total program hours, visit, to
studios and van usage, and the statistics indicated that it has
been a busy summer. Johnson further reported that a new brochure
for the CTC has been completed, the awards ceremony will be held
this Friday and that Brainbusters will be taped at Bbookdale or,
September 27 and 28 in connection with the Brook.dale Trade Fair.
Johnson was asked to include in his report highlights of actual
events and programs that were completed each month.
Dave Kiser, reported that during the past month the production
Department has done a lot � �f work with the cities as well as
education and that a number of community events had been taped.
A short tape was shown to inform the Beard members .f some of the
pro leets that the Production �n staff has been working on. Kiser
also reported that many snorting events will be covered during
the 1956-57 school year. He also said that staff would be meet--
ing with the private schools to attempt to get them more involved
with community television.
There being no further business, Director Trip6t moved. seconded
by Director Orn to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15
AM-
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COMPARISON OF PLANNING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE
The following figures represent the number of applications received and in process by the
Planning Department for the month of: September 1986
TYPE OF APPLICATION
THIS YEAR THIS MONTH LAST YEAR
MONTH TO DATE LAST YEAR TO DATE
Site Plan
3
39
4
46
Preliminary Plats*/RLS
2
20
2
25
Final Plats*/RLS
4
32
2
39
PUD Concept Plans
-
3
-
5
PUD Preliminary Plats
-
4
-
8
PUD Final Plats
1
16
-
15
Conditional Use Permits
7
50
8
47
Rezonings**
3
14
2
12
Lot Division/Consolidation
-
20
2
27
Variances
4
33
6
40
Sign Plans
-
-
-
-
Site Plan Amendments
1
8
-
1
Rev General Development Plan
-
-
-
1
Land Use Guide Plan Amendments**
-
1
-
5
Landscape Plans
-
-
-
-
Other
-
3
1
1
TOTAL
* Other than Planned Unit Developments
"Includes Planned Unit Developments
25 243 27 272
LoC,
COMPARISON OF PLANNING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE
The following figures represent the number of applications received and in process by the.
Planning Department for the second half of 1986:
TYPE OF APPLICATION
July
Aug
Sept Oct Nov Dec
Site Plan
4
1
3
Preliminary Plats*/RLS
2
2
2
Final Plats*/RLS
2
6
4
PUD Concept Plans
1
-
-
PUD Preliminary Plats
1
-
-
PUD Final Plats
2
3
1
Conditional Use Permits
2
5
7
Rezonings**
2
1
3
Lot Division/Consolidation
-
5
-
Variances
1
5
4
Sign Plans
-
-
-
Site Plan Amendments
1
2
1
Rev General Development Plans
-
-
-
Land Use Guide Plan Amendments**
-
1
-
Landscape Plans
Other
TOTALS 18 31 25
* Other than Planned Unit Developments
**Includes Planned Unit Developments
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MOu7K.v VFnnqT OF PERMIT R
INSPECTION
ACTIVITY SEPT.
1986
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1905
L.Y.T
,
Puhlic
0
2
O
4
Copn/Ind/wp,
6
56
5
1�
Alteration
1O
75
12
89
Pp-idont i o
68
603
61
�38
Multi-Fami]y
O
9
0
1a
Remodeling
55
413
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46
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TOTALS
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139
1218
1109
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Plumbing
12
11T4
993
Mechanical
106
996
95
790
Signs
U.
81
9
73
Grading `
S
24
5
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2
8
2
16
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8
0
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3100
418
3006
CERTIFICATE OF UCCUPANCY
55
396
99
311
TOTA:- NO PEPMITS CREATED
473
4604
562
3772
TOTAL NO UF INSPECTIONS
1263
9333
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CITY OF
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Mr. Sohn Conlin
134 West Medicine Lake Drive
#324
Plymouth,MN 55441
Dear Mr. Conlin:
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final -two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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Gary and Ellie Singer
10115 - 29th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Singer:
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virg 1 Schneider
Mayor
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Ms. Mary Jo Hughes
3720 Highway 101 No.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Ms. Hughes:
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
October 3, 1986
Mr. Robert F. Hughes
17825 County Road 24
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Hughes:
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virg 1 Schneider
Mayor
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Ms. Loretta Hughes
17825 County Road 24
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Hughes:
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully -weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Z&i
Virg Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
October 3, 1986 j
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH -
Ms. Linda Feiker
229 Peninsula Road
Medicine Lake, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Feiker:
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virg Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Mary Weinzierl
September 28, 1986
Mayor Virgil Schneider
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minn. 55447
Dear Mayor Schneider:
Please be advised that we are violently
oppossed to the establishment of any facility
such as Alpha House in the City of Plymouth.
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Sincerely
17
Robert M d Mary A.7We*zierl
18820 Cz' Rd. 24,
Plymouth, Minn. 55447
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October 3, 1986
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH -
Robert and Mary Weinzierl
18820 County Road 24
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Weinzierl:
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetinqs have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
�-Z� lil -T 2,I�
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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PLYMOUTR
Earl and Phyllis Roisum
1304 West Medicine Lake Drive
#102
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Roisum:
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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Ms. Irene Deziel
16100 46th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Ms. Deziel:
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PLYMOUTH -
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencing at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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1304 `W. Medicine Lake Dr.
MLvv4v s, MN 55441
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October 3, 1986
Ms. Alvina M. Link
1304 West Medicine Lake Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Link:
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Thank you for your letter sharing your concerns about the Alpha Human
Services development petition. I am sharing your letter with other members
of the Council. For your information, a series of four public meetings have
been scheduled by the petitioner to afford you the opportunity to share your
concerns with the petitioner. Two meetings are scheduled in the Plymouth
City Council Chambers, the first on Tuesday, October 7, and the second on
Thursday, October 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The final two meetings will be
held on Thursday, October 16, and Monday, October 20 at the Alpha Human
Services facility, 2712 Fremont Avenue So., Minneapolis, commencinq at 7:00
p.m. In addition, the Planning Commission will continue its consideration
on this matter on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. Because there may be need for a
larger meeting room, you should call the City Center on or after Monday,
October 20 to determine if an alternate location has been arranged.
The City Council will not conduct a public hearing on this subject and will
rely upon the public input received by the Planning Commission and letters
such as yours. The decision before the City Council is whether the petition
as submitted conforms with City Zoning Ordinance requirements. I can assure
you on behalf of the Council, that we will carefully weigh these matters
using ordinance standards prior to taking any action regarding the proposal.
Yours truly,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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FINAL REPORT
FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1985 - 1986
WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD
MARCY SHAPIRO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BRUCE LARSON, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
SUMMARY
The Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program designed
to help low and moderate income households meet the rising home heat-
ing costs. During the 1985-86 Program Year a total of 1,371 house-
holds were served in the West Hennepin area. This was a 6.4% decrease
from the previous year when 1,468 households were served. It is gener-
ally understood that this difference was due to a reductionin the in-
come eligibility limits on participation, a lowering of the grant
amounts and a better economic situation with lower unemployment.
Again as in preveious years, a key ingredient in the implementation of
this program were the 41 volunteers who contributed in excess of 1,500
hours of work. Without this assistance it would have been very diffi-
cult to operate this program.
This year increased emphais was placed on promotion of energy conserva-
tion activities including education and program development. These
included distribution of materials, closer coordination with Natural
Resources Cooperation and negotiations with Minnegasco for funding of
the House Doctor Program in area communities. Other activities included
the development of a marketing plan with the University of Minnesota,
School of Management.
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Description
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally funded program de-
signed to help low and moderate income households meet their winter
heatinc cost. In addition, extra funds are available to assist with
e-.;ergency repair of furnaces, etc. and to assist in averting shut -offs
where a regular grant will not accomplish this. The program is to pro-
vide the assistance for the period from November 1, 1985 through May 31,
1986. Funds for the program came from the Department of Health and
Human Services to the Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training which
is responsible for regulating the program in Minnesota. The West Henne-
pin Human Services Planning Board is the local contractor for the pro-
gram in suburban Hennepin County.
Administration
West'Hennepin Human Services Planning Board has entered into a letter of
agreement with Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council and South Henne-
pin Human Services Council to operate the program jointly in suburban
Hennepin County. Each human service council is responsible for outreach,
intacke and application verification in their- individual service area.
A joint central office under the supervision of the Executive Directors
of the three councils is responsible for overall administration and
fiscal disbursements. (A copy of the Program Statement of Purpose is
found in Attachment I.)
Eligibility
In order to qualify for the program, a household needed to meet the in-
come guidelines as listed below. In addition, those with earned income
were allowed a 10% deduction. This was to provide equity in eligibility
regarding disposable income between those who received wages and those
who did not. To show how the program eligibility limits have been de-
creasing over the past three years the prvious two years are included
below.
Number of Persons Income Income Income
In The Household 1983-84* 1984-85* 1985-86
1 $ 8,326
$ 7,493
$ 7,088
2 10,887
9,798
9,518
3 13,450
12,105
11,948
4 16,012
14,411
14,378
5 18,574
16,717
16,808
6 21,136
19,022
19,238
7 21,616
19,454
21,688
* Medical bills and funeral. expenses in excess of 3% of gross income
paid by the applicant and not reimbursed by a third party payer
were deducted from the gross income.
** In addition applicants may not have assets over $25,000 excluding
their home, household goods and auto.
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It is our belief that the continued lowering of income requirements
especially for the 1 person household, which is generally an older person
on social security and which make up a significant portion of app] _4
to the program is partially responsible for the decrease in the number
of applicants.
Grant Amounts
Grant amounts are determined by household size, kind of fuel used and in-
come. The grants range in amounts for natural gas from $125 - $530. For
oil the range was $185 - $725. In the previous year the range for natural
gas was $200 - $530 and oil from $270 to $810. Residents with eligible
incomes whose heat was included in the rent were eligible for assistance_
Their rate of assistance was based on their income and monthly rent.
Grants were generally made to the utilities and credited to the appl.i-
cant's account. In only a small percentage of cases were direct payments
made. This was done when a household's heat was included in rent or
when the household was reimbursed for payments they made. No assistance
was provided to those living in public housing where heat was included
in the rent.
Another factor contributing to the decrease in participation in the pro-
gram were the lower grants. A few households are reluctant to take the
time to go through the application process, provide the necessary income
verification, etc. for grants which have little impact on their home heat-
ing bills.
Sites
The West Hennepin Energy Assistance Program took applications at eight
sites. All sites were provided free of charge. In addition, home visits
were conducted for a number of households where it was not possible for
these individuals to have access to the application sites.
Town
Location
Number ofApplications
Hopkins
Hopkins Community Center
177
Plymouth
Plymouth City hall
144
Minnetonka
Minnetonka Senior Center
116
Excelsior
Excelsior Senior Center
69
St. Louis Park
Lenox Community Center
412
Mound
Mound Senior Center
345
Home Visits
52
Maple Plain
City Hall
52
St. Louis Park
Brookside Community Center*
107
* These applications were either emergencies or taken towards the
end of the program year.
The following are the number of applications approved during the 1985-86
EAP Program Year.
Area No. of Approved Applications o of Total
West Hennepin 1,375 31.50
Northwest 2,030 46.70
South 949 21.80
TOTAL 4,350
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Rural/Suburban Hennepin County took 3.3% of the State applications which
totaled approximately 130,415.
A total of 1,505 applications were taken in the West Hennepin area. Of
those 1,371 were approved and 134 were denied. This was 9.1% of the total
taken. Reasons for denial were over -income, over -assets, incomplete
applications, subsidized housing and duplicate applications.
Demographic Charateristics of Program Applicants
The follwing is a breakdown of EAP applicants by several common demo-
graphic characteristics. These figures are for the west Hennepin area.
• Approximately 21% of all applicants households had a head of
household over 60 years of age.
• Over 37% of all households were single parent households.
• Renters were over 53% of all applicant households while
homeowners were 47% of all households.
• 74% of all households had 3 or less members.
• 79% of all household had family income of less than $10,000
per year.
• Over 270 of all households received income from social security.
• Approximately 44% of all households received income from salary
and wages.
EAP Households by Household Size
Household Size
Number
Percent
1
465
31%
2
329
22%
3
318
210
4
213
130
5+
179
12%
EAP Households by Gross Income (Family)
Income Number Percent
under $ 5,000 398 27%
$ 5,000- 10,000 775 52%
10,000- 15,000 200 130
15,000- 20,000 61 40
20,000 + 69 40
Type of Housing Occupied By EAP Households
Type Number Percent
Apartment 376 250
Duplex 111 7%
Single Family 982 650
Mobile Home 36 30
Subsidized Rent* 247
* Includes both apartments and single family housing.
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Income Sources for EAP Households
(Households may have more than one source of income)
Type Number
Salary & Wages
661
Alimony Support
99
Social Security
416
Self Employment
129
General Assistance
88
Unemployment Insurance
122
Aid to Families with Dependent
Children
399
Supplement Security Insurance
76
Retirement
69
Minnesota Supplemental Assistance
20
Interest
181
No Income
55
Food Stamps
415
Medical Assistance
346
TYPE OF HEATING USED BY EAP
HOUSEHOLDS
Type
Number
Percent
Natural Gas
1,207
80%
Propane
37
2%
Oil.
178
12%
Electric73
5%
Other
10
1%
Conservation/Repair
This portion of the program is to provide assistance to households ex-
periencing an emergency which affects the heating of the dwelling or
having potentially hazardous energy-related situations. A total of up
to $750 is available per household for this assistance. The type of
repairs vary from fixing thermostats to replacing furnaces. When the
cost of repairs exceed $750 assistance is sought from other agencies in-
cluding home improvement grant programs, Heatshare, Emergency Assistance,
etc.
This year in the west Hennepin suburban area, 15 households were served
with an average expenditure of $480 per household. A total of $7,202
was spent in the west Hennepin area. (See Table II.)
Crisis Assistance
This was an allocation set aside for meeting special local needs. These
funds were used to help those who were eligible for the program whose EAP
grant would not avert a shut-off or provide an oil fi111. if needed. A
limit of this assistance was placed at $750 to be used only in emergency
situations. A total of 77 households were served with the size of an
average grant being $363.00. A total of 77 families were served.
(See Table II.)
* Includes Energy Assistance Crisis Grants and Crisis
Repair Grants
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TABLE I (a)
MUNICIPAL
INFORMATION ON
APPLICANTS
1986 ENERGY
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Total
# Renters # Home -Owners
Total
Funds Paid*
Deephaven
4
5
9
$ 4,133
Excelsior
37
42
79
30,603
Greenfield
2
2
4
4,438
Greenwood
1
0
1
905
Hopkins
121
77
198
63,633
Independence
4
6
10
4,410
Long Lake
13
16
29
11,210
Loretto
5
11
16
7,080
Maple Plain
17
23
40
17,443
Medicine Lake
1
2
3
435
Medina
6
4
10
3,575
Minnetonka Beach
1
1
2
1,060
Minnetonka
73
62
135
51,551
Mound
101
103
204
72,258
Orono
6
16
22
8,675
Plymouth
98
64
162
52,389
Rockford
12
5
17
5,435
St. Bonifacius
26
7
33
15,200
St. Louis Park
233
193
426
148,025
Shorewood
5
10
15
6,140
Spring Park
10
3
13
6,140
Tonka Bay
3
5
8
4,295
Wayzata
19
29
48
17,203
Woodland
1
0
1
530
TOTAL
803
696
1,499
$540,402
* Includes Energy Assistance Crisis Grants and Crisis
Repair Grants
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TABLE II
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Area
Crisis Assistance
Conservation/
Repair
Deephaven
— 1
1
Excelsior
4
2
Greenfield
2
0
Greenwood
1
0
Hopkins
7
1
Independence
1
0
Long Lake
2
1
Loretto
1
1
Maple Plain
1
1
Medicine Lake
0
0
Medina
0
0
Minnetonka Beach
0
0
Minnetonka
11
4
Minnetrista
1
2
Mound
9
2
Orono
1
1
Plymouth
10
3
Rockford
0
1
St. Bonifacius
1
0
St. Louis Park
21
2
Shorewood
1
0
Spring Park
0
0
Tonka Bay
1
0
Wayzata
1
1
Woodland
0
0
TOTAL
77
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Volunteers
During the 1985-86 program year, heavy reliance was again placed on the
utilization of volunteers to assist in the delivery of the program. The
number of hours contributed was approximately 1,500. This was �1 51% in-
crease from the previous year. This increase was necessitated by change
in the Minnesota Emergency Economic Development Act (MEED) which could
no longer provide staff to our program. Without the able assistance of
these people, it would not have been possible to have had such a success-
ful and efficient program.
A total of 41 volunteers participated in the program serving the west
Hennepin area. Their service included conducting telephone screening to
set up application appointments and intake interviews to fill out appli-
cations and obtain income verification.
A Volunteer Appreciation Lunch was held April 29th at Colonial Church of
Edina for all volunteers in suburban Hennepin County who worked with the
program. Door prizes were provided for each volunteer by a number of
area bisinesses. A listing of participating area merchants is provided
in Appendix B. Entertainment was provided by the Mound kitchen Band.
Coordination
In those situations where ERP has not been able to provide sufficient
assistance to stop a shut off, effort was made to refer to other appro-
priate agencies. These included Westonka Christian Services, Interfaith
Outreach, ICA, STEP, PRISM, Hennepin County Emergency Assistance and
Heatshare. Where it appeared other assistance would be helpful, referral
was made to the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Public
Utilities Commission.
Out rParh
In an effort to make as many people inthe west Hennepin area as possible
aware of the program a number of outreach and marketing activities were
used. Th_s included ads, press releases in local newspapers, municipal
newsletters, and community education bulletins. Special notices were
sent to local churches, senior citizen organizations, human service
agencies and posted in area businesses. Participants were also asked to
encourage friends and relatives who might be eligible to apply. In addition,
apecial mailings and a newsletter were sent to last years applicants.
Analysis
As mentioned in the summary the program experienced a 6.4% decline in
applications from the previous year, 1,468 households in 1984-85 to 1,375
households in 1985-86. As opposed to last year when a tighting of eligi-
bility requirements were responsible for this decrease there are a number
of reasons for the decrease this year. One is a continued decrease in
eligibility requirements but others include a lowering of assistance levels
in some catagories to a level where some applicants do not feel it is
worth their while to apply. Another is the general improvement of the
economy in suburban Hennepin County over the last several years as re-
presented by its low unemployment rate.
The program is still not reaching all those who are eligible for assist-
ance. This is especially true for senior citizens and the working poor.
Many in both these groups feel they should not apply for the assistance
even though eligible. Some are too proud, some fee]_ others could use it
more than they and still others do not believe they are eligible. To
overcome this EAP staff has developed in conjunction with the Marketing
Department of the School of Business, University of Minnesota a.
marketing plan which will be implemented this coming program year.
Budget
The budget for the total West Hennepin Energy Assistance Program follows.
This is the first year a flat amount for administrative cost was provided.
This is a change from a per -application basis of previous years. The
total budget was $53,953 of which $34,954 was provided through the Energy
Assistance Program and $18,998 was provided from Community Service Block
Grant (CSBG) funds by Community Action of Suburban Hennepin (CASH CAP).
This budget is only for delivering and administration of the program in
the west Hennepin area.
The budget also provides a break down of funds spent for heating assist-
ance, repair and the crisis program.
W E S T A R E A E A P B U D G E T
Personnel
Salaries
Fringe
Volunteers
Travel.
Consumables
$37,217.63
6,057.50
$ 43,275.13
500.00
1,500.00
$ 53,953.01
TOTAL FUNDS EXPENDED FOR ASSISTANCE
WEST HENNEPIN AREA
Heating Assistance $505,219
Conservation/Repair 7,202
Crisis Assistance (Heating) 27,981
$540,402
West Hennepin Energy Assistance Program
Staffing
Execuitve Director: Marcy Shapiro
Program Coordinator: Bruce Larson
Assistant Coordinator: Gail Sweet
Verifier: Sonya Steiner
Cathy Bailey
Janet Bame
Alice Beneke
Eleanor Berschite
Irene Bryant
Leo and Ruby Cameron
Caron Carlberg
Carol Cassman
Myrtle Dahle
Martha Fallstrom
Howard George
Marty and Ray Guritz
Clint Hazon
Russe]] Jacobsen
Jim Kennedy
Florence Levey
Stnaley Lewis
Mary Margaret Mader
Volunteers
Robert Young
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Appendix A
Fran and John McLaughlin
Ted Meyer
Bert Moe
Dottie O'Brien
Zoe Ann Palmer
Millie Pauman
Leona Peterson
Bernice and Harry Putt
Dorothy Rauschendorfer
Mureil Roos
Audrey Sandin
Peg Schoenecker
John Seamons
Kermit Steensland
Bob Strelow
Mable Swanson
Georgia Tengler
Merlin Young
Appendix B
Area Merchants Who Contributed Door Prizes For
EAP Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
Justus Lumber..... Hopkins
Coast to Coast ..... St. Louis Park
National City Bank ..... Ridgedale
Palm Home Bakery ..... St. Louis Park
1st Western Bank ..... Knollwood
Leaning Post Restaurant ..... St. Louis Park
lst Minnetonka City Bank..... Minnetonka
Apple Barrel..... Wayzata
Le Trianon..... Minnetonka
Pick Pocket ..... St. Louis Park
Tick Tock Shop..... Excelsior
Benji Hopkins Bowl..... Hopkins
Anthony's Floral. Greenhouse ..... Mound
Brookside Drug ..... St. Louis Park
Finsk Flowers..... St. Louis Park
Warner True Value Hardware..... Miracle Mile
Shaver McCarthy/Bill Clark Oil..... Wayzata
Evergreen Jewelers ..... Knollwood
Glenrose Floral..... Hopkins
Dorothy's Yarn and Gift ..... Mound
Baker's Square ..... St. Louis Park/Minnetonka
Bacon Drug..... Excelsior
William McCoy ..... St. Louis Park
Friendship Shop..... Miracle Mile
Metro Bank..... Minneapolis
Northern States Power..... Minneapolis
Private Donation
Leipold's Gift Shop..... Excelsior
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—Energy Assistance Program
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
4100 Vernon Avenue South Attachment I
St- Louis Park, Minnesota &5416
(612) 920.2171
Statement of Mission and Philosophy
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, South Hennepin Human
Services Council and West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
have joined together to administer the Energy Assistance Program
for Rural and Suburban Hennepin County because:
* there is a substantial number of low income people in rural
and suburban Hennepin County
* people with lower incomes have difficulties in paying their
fuel bills
* energy costs have risen and will continue to do so
* the proportion of household budgets for fuel costs is rising
* low income people pay a larger proportion of their budget
for fuel costs than people who are not low income
* economic assistance services often have not been accessible
to people in need in the suburban and rural areas
* economic assistance services often have not treated people
with dignity
* low income people in the suburban and rural areas have not
had advocates or advocate groups to assist them
* Minnesota has very harsh winter weather
* the housing of low income people tends to be less well
insulated
Because of these problems, our mission in administering and provid-
ing energy assistance services is to:
* pay a portion of the fuel bills of low income people in
suburban and rural Hennepin County
* help people in need find services
* educate the public about the needs of low income people
and energy issues
* assist decisionmakers in understanding the needs of low
income people in suburban and rural Hennepin County and how
the Energy Assistance Program meets some of those needs
* provide a model for how services should be delivered in
suburban and rural Hennepin County
We deliver these services by means of:
* 22 decentralized application sites
* providing office and home based intake services
* wide utilization of volunteers
* a cooperative model of administration of the program by
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, South Hennepin
Human Services Council and West Hennepin Human Services
Planning Board
ADMINISTERED JOIN= BY.
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN WEST HENNEPIN KUKAN SOUTH HENNEPIN
HUMAN BERVICES COUNCIL SERVICES PLANNING lOARD HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
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* extensive outreach using written information and the media
* having a referral system for other services that program
customers need
* through generating needed fiscal resources
We do this in order to:
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* keep people in their homes
* help people maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
* prevent utility shut -offs
* treat people professionally and with dignity
* encourage policy decisionsto be made in the interest of
economically disadvantaged people in our communities
` Jim Heap
District 45B
Hennepin County
cornmitteas:
Commerce and Economic Development
Education
Labor -Management Relations
September 30, 1986
Commissioner Thomas Triplett
Department of Revenue
Centennial Office Bldg.
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55145
Dear Tom:
Minnesota�`-
House of
Representatives
Harry A. Sieben, Jr., Speaker
• _s
It has come to my attention that the State Department
of Revenue interpreted the tax feathering bill in such
a manner as to cause a reduction in revenues for the
City of Plymouth. I can certainly appreciate the
need to reduce state expenditures, however, this
is certainly not the way to do it.
The intent of the legislature was to save a community
25 percent and not 15 percent of the levy, which
is apparently being done.
Please advise this office how you will dispose of
this matter.
Sincerely,
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St1te Represen� tive
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cc: Frank Boyles, Asst. City Mgr.,
Plymouth
Reply to: ❑ 348 State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
❑ 6028 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Office: (612) 296-7026
Home: (612) 544-5035 "_"
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Trammell Crow Company 612!92000
Normandaie Lake Office Park
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8400 Normandaie Lake BoLievard
Suite 375
Bloomington. Minnesota 55437
September 10, 1986
Mr. Scott McLellan
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Scott:
I just wanted to drop you a note to express my gratitude and
appreciation for your help and expediency with which you handle
our requests. I would like to take you out to lunch in the near
future and discuss ways that we can improve our efficiency as we
work together for the long term improvements of the City of
Plymouth.
Thanks again for your time and consideration.
cc: Gary O'Brien
jh9-46
Sincerely,
TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY
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John D. D. Griffith
SEP
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September 26, 1986
Mr. James Willis, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
I am writing to advise you that we have appointed
Mr. Howard Hunt to assist us as project co-ordinator
for Coachman Trails. We think that Howard will be a
valuable addition to the development team.
Very truly yours,
John E. Schuett
JES/pjw
SUITE 188, 620 MENDELSSOHN AVENUE . GOLDEN VALLEY, MINN. 55427 . (612) 541-9199