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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 4, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS......
1. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, January 7. Prior to the Regular
Council meeting the Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. with Dr. Pete
Meyer in the Council conference room for review and discussion of
the survey regarding attitudes towards development. Regular City
Council Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
2. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Monday, January 7. The
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet at 6:15 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Agenda attached.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, January 9. The Planning
Commission Forum is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with the Planning
Commission meeting following at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers. Agenda attached.
4. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, January 10, 7:30
p.m. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission in the City Council
Chambers. Agenda attached.
5. TOWN MEETING NUMBER 4 -- Monday, January 14, 7:00 p.m. Town Meeting
for residents living north of Medicine Lake, east of Pineview Lane,
south of County Road 9 and west of County Road 18. A copy of the
letter notifying residents of the meeting is attached.
6. SKIING IN PLYMOUTH -- Saturday, January 19, Plymouth Creek Park.
Attached is the Plymouth Civic League's press release providing
further details on this community event.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION......
1. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION -- The January newsletter of the
Municipal Legislative Commission is attached. Please note a change
in the meeting calendar shown on the last page of the newsletter.
The MLC Board of Directors meeting and Legislative Delegation
originally scheduled for January 30 has been changed to January 24.
Both events will still be held at the Decathlon Club in
Bloomington. The MLC will be sending out invitations to elected
officials, the MLC legislative delegation and members of the Metro-
politan Council to attend this event.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL NENORANDUN
January 4, 1985
Page 2
2. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE: HOUSING CHAPTER -- The
Metropolitan Council staff has responded to objections raised at the
public hearing on the Housing Chapter. Most importantly, staff has
agreed that the Community Index which Plymouth along with the AMM
felt was a potentially "dangerous" item should be used first as a
planning tool for local government. The Council staff suggests -an
appropriate trial period (probably two years); after which time the
use of the Community Index would be evaluated by the Council and
possibly expanded to include review comments to funding agencies.
All references to the Community Index have been removed from the
proposed review guidelines. Pat Neils has furnished the City
Manager with a copy of the Metro Council staff memo and the
suggested revisions for the Housing Chapter.
3. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID (LGA) POLICY POSITIONS -- Last week the League
of Minnesota Cities Revenue Sources Committee met to review and
discuss the proposed LGA formula which had been developed by a
special Technical Committee. Following some good discussion on this
topic, the committee voted to recommend the draft policy to the
League's Board of Directors. Two members of the committee, Charles
Darth from Brookyn Park and myself, voted against adoption of the
policy as proposed. The policy was subsequently reviewed by the
full League Board that same day and adopted for presentation to the
full League membership. The Revenue Committee of the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities met on January 3 to review the same
policy and following substantial discussion, voted unanimously to
support the policy drafted by the League. The same committee also
voted on a separate motion which requests the League of Cities
Technical Committee to look into some of the expenditure elements of
the formula which deal with revenue derived from non -local sources.
This motion was also adopted unanimously by the members present
which included Charles Darth and myself. The AMM held its meeting
last night and also adopted both recommendations of the Revenue
Committee. The Municipal Legislative Commission has an LGA working
group subcommittee, of which I am a member, and this group will be
meeting this coming Monday morning with Representative Schrieber to
discuss the LGA question as well as the proposed LMC policy. The
MLC Operating Committee will be making recommendations to the Board
of Directors of the MLC at its meeting scheduled for Thursday,
January 24. Finally, the League of Minnesota Cities will be holding
its Legislative Action Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, January
29 and 30, at which time the full League membership will be voting
on the entire legislative package which, of course, includes th LGA
policy.
The LMC policy contains "something for everyone" and as such
probably has sufficient support to be adopted by the membership.
The only way such a formula can be proposed which meets minimum
satisfaction is to add money to the "pot". The proposed policy
would require a 10% increase in the LGA appropriation or a total of
approximately $290 million per year. After the first year it is
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
January 4, 1985
Page 3
projected that the LGA pot would increase by 6% annually and would
reach approximately $393 million in five years. It is questionable
whether the legislature will commit itself to such a costly program
in light of the universal appeal for lower income taxes. This will
be one of the hot topics which will absorb a good deal of our time
during the legislative session and will not likely be finally
resolved until the tax bill is reported out of Conference Committee
at the very end of the session.
4. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission minutes of December 13,
1984.
b. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission minutes of
December 13, 1984.
5. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following departmental reports for the
month of December are attached:
a. Planning Applications
b. Building Inspection Division Activity
6. EMPLOYEE DISABILITY USAGE -- Attached is a copy of the 1984
Disability Usage Report for all City departments and divisions for
the period January 1 through December 24, 1984. The report lists
total disability days in each division, number of employees, and the
average disability usage by division. A total of 368.8 disability
days were used in 1984. This compares with 436.25 in 1983 and 480
in 1982.
The average disability usage per employee for 1984 was 3.3 days.
In 1982 the average disability used per employee was 4.8 days. In
1983 the average dropped to 4.1 days. As I reported to the Council
in October, any usage average of five days or less is considered
very satisfactory. A memorandum has been sent to all supervisors
and employees sharing this information with them and also
congratulating them for their responsible use of this benefit.
7. WAYZATA SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING -- The Wayzata School Board
has scheduled a special School Board meeting for Monday, January 7
at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Board chairmanship, selection of a
facilitator and their 1984-85 goals and objectives. A copy of the
agenda is attached for your information.
8. N.W. SUBURBS COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION -- A copy of the minutes
from the December 12, 1984 meeting of the Northwest Suburbsn
Community Access Corporatino is attached.
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January 4, 1985
Page 4
9. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS:
a. Area 3 Town Meeting Feedback Response -- Attached are staff
responses to resident feedback forms received at the Town Meet-
ing for Area 3. One additional feedback form was received this
week from Mary and Dick Lee, 205 Quaker Lane which is also
attached.
b. Kingswood Farm Cable Service -- Attached is a letter from Mary
Adams, Community Services Director for Storer Cable, responding
to Mayor Davenport's inquiry about cable availability to
Kingswood Farm residents.
10. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION -- I have receiving the following
correspondence on Plymouth employees:
a. Letter of appreciation to Plymouth Police Department from Virgil
Rolfsrud, 1135 Fernbrook Lane, for medical emergency assistance
provided to his wife during the past year.
b. Letter of appreciation to the Police Department from Mrs. Nancy
Hardenbergh, 18025 - 12th Avenue North, for the recovery of her
automobile.
11. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Mayor Davenport from Maria Vasiliou submitting her
resignation from the Plymouth Planning Commission effective
December 31, 1984.
b. Letter from Peter R. Bartling to Mayor Davenport, indicating his
willingness to serve on the Plymouth 2000 Steering Committee and
also offering suggestions to the Plymouth 2000 agenda outline.
James G. Willis
City Manager
A G E N D A
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ANNUAL MEETING
January 7, 1985
6:15 p.m.
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes for December 10, 1984 Meeting
III. Revision in HRA By-laws
IV. Information Item
V. Adjournment
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY: JANUARY 9, 1985
PI IRI Tr rnpi iM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
DECEMBER 12, 1984
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Wallace Freeman, Freeman, Inc. Revised Preliminary Plat, Variances, and Site
Plan for the Willow Grove Development area located at the northeast corner of
Nathan Lane and Betty Crocker Drive (84095/84096)
B. Don Myron. Preliminary Plat and Variance for property located east of Highway
101 and North of 19th Avenue North (84097)
C. Ogren Properties. Preliminary Plat for "Rockford Square" located on the east
side of Nathan Lane and north of Rockford Road (County Road 9) (84103)
D. Robert Gersbach. Preliminary Plat and Variances for property located at 2540
West Medicine Lake Drive (84107)
E. Paul Wilson, Jr. Residential Planned Unit Development Amendments, Lot
Consolidation/Division for property located northeast of 36th Avenue North and
Zachary Lane (Gonyea's Third Addition - RPUD 83-3) (84108)
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Status of Study Items
B. 1985 Meeting Dates
6. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M.
Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission DRAFT
Regular Meeting of January 10, 1985, 7:30 p.m.
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Recreation Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. 1985 Park and Trail Projects
b. Use of Park Dedication Funds
5. Public Hearing - Amendment to Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plans
6. Unfinished Business
a. Community Center Update
b. Annual Report - Draft (Review Goals Section)
7. New Business
a. 1985 Fee Schedule
b.
8. Commission Presentation
9. Staff Communication
10. Adjournment
Next meeting - February 14, 1985
December 27. 1984
CITY OF
PLYMOUTII-t
Dear Plymouth Resident:
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, JANUARY 14
Because Plymouth is a developing community, there are many actions underway
or in the planning stage which may impact upon you. In order to maintain
open communication channels with residents of the community, the City
Council has scheduled a Town Meeting for Monday, January 14, 1985 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 Meetinq will
be especially for residents living north of Medicine Lake, east of Pineview
Lane, south of County Road 9 and west of County Road 18.
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 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 them also.
I encourage you to join Councilmembers Crain, Schneider, Neils, and Vasiliou
and myself at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 14 at the Plymouth City Center. We
are anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity 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 Houk at
559-2800, ext. 204.
Sincerely, ,
David J. Dave or
Mayor
DJD:jm
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
TOWN MEETING AGENDA
AREA FOUR
January 14, 1985
I. THOROUGHFARES
A. East Medicine Lake Boulevard from 26th Avenue to 36th Avenue North
B. Completing connection from Medicine Ridge Road to Pilgrim Lane
C. County Road 9 improvement between County Road 18 and I-494
II. PARKS
A. New neighborhood park and Lillyblad property
B. Hennepin County regional trail along East Medicine Lake Boulevard
from 36th Avenue to 13th Avenue
C. French Regional Park
III. HOUSING
A. Mission PUD
IV. OTHER ITEMS
A. Medicine Lake
1) East Beach Park
2) Task Force - Study of 1984 lake boat usage
B. Public Transportation feedback
C. City Council meetings on cable television channel 7
The Plymouth Civic league
Contact: Eric Blank Kathy Newton
559-2800 (o) 540-2469 (o)
Ext. 265
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEVENTH ANNUAL SKIING IN PLYMOUTH
SET FOR JANUARY 19
PLYMOUTH (January 2, 1985) --Cross country racing and pleasure
skiers will again have a local community event in which to
participate Saturday, January 19. Skiing In Plymouth, an
annual event, is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at Plymouth
Creek Park.
A 5.0 kilometer cross-country ski course will be laid
out on the grounds for the Pacer Race competition. A $2
individual or $5 family registration fee will be charged race
entrants. Medals will be awarded to winners in five age
categories for both men and women.
The pleasure skiing event, which is free to the public,
will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. and continue until 1:30
p.m.
-MORE-
All first-time participants in either the racing or
pleasure events will receive an official patch. Those skiers
who have participated in earlier events will receive an
official chevron. Refreshments will be available for skiers
and others in attendance at the park's warming house.
Plymouth Creek Park, formerly called Fernbrook Play
Field, is located at 3625 Fernbrook Lane, about one-half mile
west of I-494 and one-half mile north of Highway 55.
The Plymouth Civic League (PCL) is sponsoring this
annual community skiing event. Founded over twelve years ago
by area civic and business leaders, PCL provides activities for
Plymouth area residents. Membership is open to t'ie public for
an annual fee of $5 per family. These membership fees, along
with contributions from area businesses and the City of
Plymouth, underwrite the costs of Skiing In Plymouth.
The other major League activity is Music In Plymouth,
a summer evening of fine music open to the general public and
held in the natural amphitheater at Plymouth City Center.
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MUNICIPAL_4
LMISLATIVE j ss
COMMISSION` k
✓?y L
VOL. II, N0, I
JANUARY 2, 1985
REP" SCHREIBER ADDRESSES IVILC
Rep. Bill Schreiber spoke to the MLC operating committee at
its November meeting and indicated that the Independent -
Republicans' victory in taking over control of the Minnesota
House of Representatives will change the relative influence
of the suburbs on that body.
Schreiber will head the Tax Committee, controlled by the DFL
since 1973. The change, he said, will be more than just
from DFL to Independent -Republican.
"I think you can say there won't be a core -city bent to the
committees anymore," he said. "Most of the members will be
from suburban areas or rural areas."
Despite the increased strength of suburban legislators
within the House, Schreiber warned against expecting major
changes in the suburban -urban -rural influence equation. The
Senate is still controlled by the DFL, he said, and the
governor is a DFLer. The legislative give-and-take and
compromise will continue to determine the final form of all
legislation, he said, though suburban interests do have an
improved power base.
On a significant MLC issue, Local Government Aids, Schreiber
said he wasn't predisposed to solving the problem by
throwing more money into the LGA pot.
"I don't know that the problem is solved by pumping another
$30 million into Local Government Aids. The pot could
actually decline," he said.
He also had reservations about the unity shown in
preliminary discussions among the MLC, the League of Cities
and other groups interested in the LGA issue.
"Be a little self-serving," he told MLC members. "Everyone
else is."
The work of the Local Government Aids Study Commission and
the Latimer Tax Study Commission will be "studied closely
and given due consideration," he said in developing an
overall tax program for the next biennium. However, he also
indicated that these commissions may have less impact on the
final tax bill than committee work and floor debate.
"My only goal is that we come out with something that is
defensible and understandable," he added.
MUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE
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PAGE TWO
CITIZENS LEAGUE REPORTS ON DISPARITIES
MLC members have traditionally been net losers under the
state's fiscal disparities law, and an article last month in
the Minnesota Journal confirmed that this is still true.
According to the Citizens League's newletter, ten of the 16
MLC members lost a portion of their tax base to the state's
tax -sharing law. The greatest net losers were Eden Prairie
and Maplewood: For Eden Prairie, its per capita commercial -
industrial evaluation contribution over the period 1971-1984
was $1,541 per capita; for Maplewood its contribution was
$928 per capita.
Robe_t de la Vega wrote in the Minnesota Journal article
that more than 25 percent of the metro region's commercial-
indu3trial tax base -fill be shared in 1985. The majority of
that "sharing," as usual, will come from suburban tax bases,
alth)ugh the city of Minneapolis, because of its large
rede,elopment in the last decade, is now a provider of
fiscal disparities funds rather than a recipient.
The following table was extrapolated from the Minnesota
Jour -:al report:
MINNESOTA'S FISCAL DISPARITIES LAW
PER CAPITA COMMERCIAL -INDUSTRIAL VALUATION
1984
1971-84
1971-84
Total
Growth
Growth
With
With
If No
Gain/
City
Sharing
Sharing
Sharing
Loss
Blai.:e
$ 1,701
$ 1,512
$ 1,084
+
Blooiington
3,108
1,748
2,174
-
Broo:lyn Park
1,439
1,157
747
-
Burn3ville
2,752
1,227
1,588
-
Eaga.:
2,632
1,282
1,847
-
Eden Prairie
3,718
2,311
3,852
-
Edina
3,425
1,916
2,625
-
Mapl2 Grove
1,266
820
621
+
Mapl=wood
4,298
2,633
3,561
-
Minnatonka
2,788
2,381
3,259
-
Moun:s View
1,538
1,390
798
+
Plym)uth
2,757
1,890
2,668
-
Rose%ille
3,856
2,529
3,353
-
Shor,view
1,553
1,391
1,386
+
Whiti Bear Lake
1,382
1,154
707
+
Woodbury
1,781
1,093
1,322
-
Minn2apolis
3,043
1,839
1,900
-
St. ?aul
2,606
1,666
11510
+
Sour -:e: November
20, 1984
issue of Minnesota Journal.
MUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE
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PAGE THREE
PEROVICH UNDERSTANDS SUBURBS CONCERNS
Elliot Perovich, the recently appointed chairman of the
Regional Transit Board, spoke to MLC members at the
commission's October 24 luncheon at the Fox and Hounds
restaurant in Maplewood.
Perovich, a school principal in Blaine and a former mayor of
Anoka, stressed his empathy for the problems of suburban
officials. "I feel right at home in a group like this," he
said.
He said that the RTB would not automatically approve the
expenditure of millions of dollars for a light rail system,
although Gov. Rudy Perpich has indicated he favors such a
system. He also explained that, though some MLC suburbs may
not be entirely pleased with the mill—levy feathering
approved by the RTB this fall, he was committed to getting
some tax relief into the system this year; he agreed there
may be some inequities in the new feathering system, but
hoped those would be worked out by 1986.
PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT
The MLC's strong stance on the management of the Minnesota
Public Employees Retirement Association in October was an
excellent example of the kind of media attention that can be
gained through quick response to an important issue.
The MLC's resolution to withhold the employer's share of the
pension contribution within its 16 suburbs unless
significant changes were made in the management of the PERA
board gained the MLC its first "Front Page" placement since
its inception. The St. Paul Pioneer Press ran the story on
Page One under the headline "Suburbs Seek Allers Ouster."
The Minneapolis Star & Tribune_ also carried the story in the
front section, under the headline, "16 Cities Threaten to
Withhold Pension Funds."
An important part of the success of this media opportunity
was that it was a timely response to an important issue.
Representatives of Media Services, Inc., and Christopher
Miller & Company drafted a media release regarding the
resolution during the MLC operating committee meeting on the
morning of October 24.
The MLC's decisive action and its ability to quickly
publicize that action brought the organization its most
visible publicity. It also increased the MLC's impact on an
important statewide issue.
MUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE
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PAGE FOUR
SURVEY SHOWS SUBURBAN CONSENSUS
The Municipal Legislative Commission surveyed a number of
legislative candidates in member cities during the recent
election to discover general opinions on a wide range of
issues. When the results were in, there was surprising
agreement between DFL and IR candidates on most important
MLC issues.
On subjects like tax reform, school support and a state
lottery, there was considerable agreement among the 45
percent of the candidates who responded.
More than 73 percent of those responding said that personal
income taxes in Minnesota should be lowered before any other
individual state taxes. Asked to rank by priority which
taxes should be cut, income tax easily topped the list, with
residential property taxes ranked second.
On other tax matters, the candidates were overwhelmingly
opposed to the inclusion of clothing on the items taxed
under the state sales tax. By a two to one margin, the
candidates also opposed allowing individual cities to levy
sales taxes within their boundaries.
The candidates also agreed about the value of a state
lottery, again by more than a two to one margin. And they
agreed with the MLC position on the Minnesota Public
Employees Retirement Association, which demands that the
State Investment Board, not the PERA board, invest the
group's pension funds.
What the survey shows, we believe, is that there is a
growing consensus about issues among suburban legislative
candidates and legislators, whether they're DFLers or
Independent -Republicans,' said June Demos, MLC chair.
MEETING INVOLVES LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
The Municipal Legislative's Commission November 29 operating
_committee meeting at Burnsville City Hall focused on
prelimiary discussion of several issues expected to dominate
the 1985 session of the Minnesota Legislature.
One of the key issues is Local Government Aids, the
inequities in which were part of the reasons for forming the
MLC in late 1983. Despite close consultation with the
League of Minnesota Cities and other organizations, it is
apparent that no new Local Government Aids formula will be
developed before the Legislature convenes in January. One
of the options discussed would cost $20 to $30 million over
the next biennium.
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LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION
PAGE FIVE
St
PaulPress
Thursday, October 25,1984 Minnesota's First Newspaper Metro Final
PAGE 1A
,9 ibvir-bs seek
Allers ouster
By Stevan Thomism
Stan wrdw
A group of 16 Trio Cities suburbs_ threatenedWednesday to withhold pension contributions to the
Public Employees Retireuxnt Association unless
John Allen is removed as acting director of the pen-
sion fond.
"Our public employee have to have confidence that
their pensions art not going to be jeopardized by a
PERA administration that has no qualificatiors to
pension management,' said Roseville Mayor June De-
mos, chairwoman of the 16 -member Municipal Legis-
lative commissiow
"We cannot sued by and allow our employee' in-
terests to go unprotected"
The mayors and city managers snaking up the earn -
mission voted unanimously to beta bolding back their
pension contributions Feb. 1 anion Allen is removed
The group postponed the action until February to a1 -
low time for investigations of PERA to be completed,
Demos said.
The action also must be approved by the city noun -
please see Suburbs/4A
f71yMX"SS OCT. 24-NOV A 1061 PAGE S
FROM THE EDITOR
By JOHN KOSTOUROS
Municipal Aids:
Closing the Crap
TEN YEARS ago when I began in
this business as a reporter for a
suburban Minneapolis news-
paper chain, then was a lot of complain -
0,61 in the suburbs about how poorly cen-
tral cities were being managed. New
York City and Cleveland were on the
brink of defa ult at the time, and closer to
home, Minneapolis and St. Paul were
pleading poverty to the Legislature and
getting a sympathetic hearing.
The suburban elected officials I
covered were making a lotofnoiaeabout
how fiscally irresponsible big city
governments were, pointing to theirown
low tax rates as an example of how a city
ahnuld be run. And while it wss hard to
argue with their thesis that thebigciva
were poorly managed, there was me"
than a little self-righteousness in those
What m any of those people didn't real-
ize, or didn't want to acknowledge, wss
that part of the mason they -ere able to
enjoy such low taxa was that as devel.
oping area their tax base was growing
by leaps and bounds while demands
frnm residents for services were min.
imal. The Plymouth City Council, for
Suburbs: Fund an issue
Coniksted from Papa to
fund. For most employer, the city
cils in each of the ID suburbs. That
makes payments equalling 1.25
percent of the employee's gross
approval is expected, Demos said
The Aug. 26 appointment of
pay, according to Minnetonka City
Allen as acting director of the
Manager James Miller. The sub-
ubstate's
urbs make contributions of 105
state'slargest public pension fund
hu sparked protests from city and
yees
for y Social
rcent of �wcovered
who
Bounty governments aeras the
are not also b
state and investigations by the Seo-
ate Governmental operations
Security.
It they Regio withholding the
tions to PEAR is
Committee and [M Legislative An-
monthly contributions
February, the suburbs would de-
ditor.
Dissident PERA board members
posit the money in 3.1 ,crow bank
account. Interest from that AC -
have charged that Allen.
crr
count should offset a 6 pert pen -
trolled the votes of a majority of
_ally that the suburbs must event*-
the board and orches ted hit own
ably pay PERA under sate law,
appointment to the D6D.0110-a-yeir
according to Robert Renner Jr., an
job during a sorrel meeting on
attorney for the suburbs.
Aug. V. Allen continua to draw
The withheld motxy would not
an ettimated 142,000 as a anion b
affect pensions, Miller sait
Cal president. He and Board Chair.
man Cecil Halter have refused to
Neither Allen nor Hitter could
questions about Alters
be reached lar comment.answer
qualifications for the job.
The suburbs also voted to boy -
The appointment raises "grave
colt PERA insurance programs ua-
concerns for the long range integri-
til `it is clear that the manage-
ty and security of the retirement
meet of PERA is consistent with
pensions of our public employees.".
goad public policy."
the Municipal Legislative Commis-
The suburbs formed the coalition
sion's resolution said. It demanded
last year to present a anited lobby -
the removalof Allan sod a search
ing effort at the Minnesota Legisla-
for a permanent executive direr
lure They are: Blaine, Blooming.
tar.
too, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville,
An estimated 25M employees of
Eagan. Eden Prairie, Edina, Maple
the 16 suburbs are memben of
Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka,
PERA. In additioe to their person-
Mounds View, Plymouth, Rose -
al contributions to the pension
ville. Shoe "view, White Bar Lake
rant. each city contribute to the
and Woodbury-
instsnee, mese in a public works garage.
And must suburbs avoided large expen-
ditures by requiring land developer to
pay for ■tants and lighting when they
put in a subdivision.
Well, as we may in southern Illinois,
the chickens have come home to most.
The second-tier suburbs arc now matur-
ing. They need new schools, new city
hall*, more police and fire protection,
road repairs and mom city staff.
I won't say that'a the only reason you
see them banding together to lobby the
Lecialature a a group,athey did a year
ago, but We one of them. Another is that
Minneapolis and SL Paul have been so
successful at getting money out of the
legislature the past decade that these
suburbs are now on the short end of a
*tau aids formula that would makeeven
is big city booster like myself blush.
According to figure* compiled by the
suburban lobbying group, the Municipal
Legislative Commission, Minneapolis
currently gets 5150 per person a ,year
from the state in municipal aid*, -hilt
St Paul gets about 61 18. Eden Prairie, a
fast growing second-tier suburb, gets 61.
The average second-tier suburbreta $20.
SueuRbCRY COOPERATION
The suburban croup acmes that Min-
neapolis and SL Paul should get more.
and that the two eiJes have structural
Problems such as an acing infrastruc-
ture and higher crime that require a
higher level of service and expenditures.
The suburbs just don't think the gap
should be so large.
So the group plans to lobby hard for ■
better deal come January, as well as
push for state funding of regional parks,
which art now funi.; . with local taxes.
Hobert Renner, former legislative aide to
Gov. Al Quie, and now a lawyer with the
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lints mn law
firm, is the main lobbyist for the com-
mission. Renner's colleague, Richard
Forschler, also works on commission
issues. 1 spoke with the pair last week
following their meeting with a commit -
Lee of city managers rep"aentinit their
16 suburban members. 1 asked them
what issues were most on the minds of
their members these days.
What 1 heard of first didn't surprise
me. The getup wants to "write the state
municipal aid formula, as well A. make
sum that it doesn't come out on the short
end when the state allocnles bonding
authority for industrial revenue bonds
(IRR.).
The bonds are a major development
tool for cities and the federal govern.
ment has pressured state governments
to limit use of the taxaxempt IRB*. (The
U.S. Treasury feels that tnsexrmpt
financing instruments deprive the fed•
eral coffers of needed tax revenues. The
Ionic is that if invextorscouldn%buy tax-
exempt bond., they would buy taxable
investments.)
Renner tawgroup s the grp is also inter.
"ted in transit issues, especially the
development of th a embryonic M et mpnl-
itan Transit Authority. And they rare
mom than a little concerned nbnut who
is Doing to pay for a proposed 3500 mil-
lion atom sewer project for Minnenpniin
and SL Paul.
Then I heard something that
intrigued me. Renner and Forachler
talked about how they are trying U, prr.
mote cooperation between the sertrid.
tier suburbs and the central cities on the
theory that the two groups have mere in
common than a lot of people on both
aid" think. Forsc %ler concedes them is
still plenty of animosity between the two
croups. And recent contests for the sit-
ing of the Metrodome and the World
Trade Center have only exacerbated
matters, aye Renner.
But we have some strong city mnnae-
rr who feel we have to make peacelwith
the citist" he adds.
That desire for mom con ierntlon,
incidentally, is not related to the fact
that the state is most likely about In
embark on a complete restructuring of
its tax laws, starting in about a month
with recommendations from the ienvee.
neir's tax study commission being
chaired by Sl Paul Mayor George Lati-
mer. That restructuring will pmhnbly
include a shakeup of the financing fur.
mule for educ.tion, something the
orbs. which have moat of the children,
are very interested in.
As one who has watched tbecitres and
the suburbs (and the two cities them-
selves) fight each other for years. 1 cheer
the move toward cooperation. The proh-
(em, that confront urban area, don't
stripes city limits. And as the xecrind tier
suburbs have discovered, the prohlems
that plague your neighbor today muv
show up in your town tomorriiw. ■
mCMllNICIPAL
LEGISLATFVE
111 COMMISSION
UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY 8 MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE CONVENES
JANUARY 30 MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
5 P.M. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT THE
DECATHLON CLUB IN BLOOMINGTON,
FOLLOWED BY MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION DINNER RECEPTION FOR THE
MLC LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION,
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UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY 8 MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE CONVENES
JANUARY 30 MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
5 P.M. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT THE
DECATHLON CLUB IN BLOOMINGTON,
FOLLOWED BY MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION DINNER RECEPTION FOR THE
MLC LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION,
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
December 13, 1984
Page 29
Present: Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan and Reed; staff Bambenek,
Blank, Busch, Patterson and Pederson
Absent: Chair Threinen, Commissioners Berg and LaTour
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Chesebrough called the December meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
in the City Center Council Chambers. He then introduced John Reed, the
newest commissioner, who fills the vacancy left by Frank Dvorak's resignation.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Chesebrough corrected the November minutes regarding the item
about Ryerson Steel painting a mural on their wall facing the East Beach.
He intended for the minutes to reflect that staff should work cooperatively
with Ryerson Steel by co -sponsoring an artists' competition in order to get
this wall painted. Following this correction, a motion was made by Commissioner
Mullan and seconded by Commissioner Edwards to approve the November minutes.
The motion carried.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. No athletic association members were present.
b. Recreation Staff. Rick handed out a chart showing team sport enrollments
from 1979-84. Commissioner Reed questioned the popularity of soccer
and whether or not it was increasing. Rick answered that it seemed to
be leveling off now, after the past few years of increasing enrollment.
Warming houses, scheduled to open December 15, will now open December
22, or sooner if at all possible. Warm weather prevented opening on
the 15th.
Mary showed the commissioners a "Life. Be In It." mug that can be
purchased through the Recreation Department, and reminded the Commis-
sion that Christmas isn't far off. She then shared with them a chart
showing class comparisons between 1983 and 1984. Some of her programs'
enrollments decreased this year, and she indicated that she did not know
why. Some new, innovative programs are planned in 1985 including snow-
shoe making, and a different type of exercise program geared especially
for the over -weight and those who have not exercised for a number of
years. This program will be taught by a former instructor with Richard
Simmons.
c. Others. There were no guests present at this meeting.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
There was nothing to report on past action, however, the Council will be
considering the new name for the neighborhood park in planning area #29.
The name "Maplecreek Park" has been proposed. No name has been chosen
yet for the Middle East Park, but the Council is scheduled to have a
Town Meeting with this area sometime in January, at which time the name
could be discussed.
PRAC Minutes
December 13, 1984
Page 30.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. CIP - Neighborhood Park Projects/Trail Projects. Eric shared with the
Commission a list of proposed neighborhood park and trail projects for
1985, along with the costs associated with each project.- He indicated
that the list was not necessarily prioritized. He further stated that
the $80,000 allocated to buy land at either the St. Mary's site or the
Bass Lake neighborhood park site could be divided equally and used as
down payments of $40,000 for each of the two sites, with the rest going
on a contract -for -deed. Commissioner Mullan asked Eric if he antici-
pates citizen pressure to develop the County Road 61 park site in 1985.
Eric said that we may get some requests, but he prefers to wait until
1986. He feels that it would be easier to let the park be shaped by
development, rather than designing the park first. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REED TO RECOMMEND
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WORK PROGRAM RECOMMENDED BY STAFF FOR
1985 PARK DEVELOPMENT. The motion carried with all ayes.
Eric then shared with the commissioners proposed trail improvements for
the years 1985, 1986 and 1987. He explained that the least expensive
trails to improve were the ones where a base already exists. Trails
that require asphalt only and will be done by City crews will cost
approximately $4 per foot. Trails that require a rock base and asphalt
will cost approximately $8 per foot. We have a $60,000 budget to work
with. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMIS-
SIONER EDWARDS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF STAFF'S PROPOSED TRAIL IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT WITH A BUDGET OF $60,000. A MOTION I4AS MADE BY COMMIS-
SIONER REED AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN TO AMEND THE TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY MOVING THE TRAIL WORK IN PLYMOUTH CREEK PARK
FROM THE YEAR 1986 AHEAD TO THE YEAR 1985 IF MONEY AND CIRCUMSTANCES
PERMIT. The amendment and the motion both carried with all ayes.
Ruth Bambenek gave a short presentation at this point in the meeting on the
proposed Iceman Triathalon, which she and Steve Chesebrough are working on,
along with representatives from Hennepin County Park Reserve District. The
triathalon is scheduled for Sunday, February 10, weather permitting, and
will take place at French Regional Park. Events will include a 5K cross-
country ski race, a 5K run and a 3.5K snow -shoe race. It is estimated
that 150 people will participate. A $25 entry fee will be charged, with
every participant completing an event receiving a quality t -shirt or jersey.
She discussed some of her other programs, including the PITS Club for junior
high level students which has been scheduled to begin in the spring in the
early evening. An attempt to run this program in the fall was not success-
ful, because it was offered immediately after school, and too many students
had other commitments at that time. She stated that the Plymouth Community
Band now has approximately 40 members and is continuing to attract new
people, mostly high school students. If membership continues to increase,
the band may be able to perform at a concert in the park next summer.
b. Review of Comprehensive Park System Plan - Update and Set Public Hearing.
Modifications are necessary to the Comprehensive Park System Plan, so
it is necessary to hold a public hearing in order to make amendments.
It was decided to hold the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on January 10,
followed by the regular January meeting of the Commission.
PRAC Minutes
December 13, 1984
Page 31
c. Community Center Update. The Council has informed staff that they wish
to explore private financing of a community center in order to keep this
issue active. Eric stated that a local firm may be interested in financ-
ing this project. An attitudinal survey of the community is proposed
for next spring, and some of the questions that will be asked deal with
the public's interest in a community center.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Park Dedication Fund. Two years ago, PRAC approved a split in park
dedication funds between City Parks, Playfields and Trails (60%) and
Neighborhood Parks (40%). Director Blank is now recommending that this
split be changed to 70%-30%. He is also recommending that a new
category "special facilities" be added to City Parks, Playfields and
Trails. This category could include such things as a community center,
tennis courts, water slides, etc. Commissioner Edwards was concerned
that these new percentages wouldn't leave enough money to cover neigh-
borhood parks, but Director Blank pointed out that we will be develop-
ing only one neighborhood park per year in the future, and this proposed
split allows sufficient funds to do this. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMIS-
SIONER MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS TO APPROVE CHANGING
THE PARK DEDICATION FUND PERCENTAGES FROM 60-40 to 70-30, AND TO ADD
THE CATEGORY "SPECIAL FACILITIES" TO CITY PARKS, PLAYFIELDS AND TRAILS.
The motion carried with all ayes. Commissioner Reed wondered if special
facilities should be changed to "special park facilities"? PRAC decided
it wasn't necessary.
b. Annual Report. A draft copy of the 1984 annual report will be available
for PRAC's review at the January meeting.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Chesebrough suggested that staff get in touch with Gloria Segal,
a legislator from St. Louis Park, who was instrumental in promoting the
painting of murals in the Cedar -Riverside area. She may have some ideas for
us regarding the Ryerson Steel project.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Eric received a phone call from David Berg indicating that he would not
be seeking re -appointment to PRAC when his term expires in January. It
is thought that Carol Beach will be appointed to fill the vacancy.
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for January 10, with the
Comprehensive Park System Plan public hearing beginning the meeting at
7:30 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55441 f� CUl,tiy'';
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M I N U T E S
December 13, 1984
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, December 13,
1984, at 12:08 p.m. at T. Wright's Restaurant, 5800 Shingle Creek
Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Present were: Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Neil Johnson, Brooklyn
Park; William Sherburne, Crystal; Gerald Butcher,
Maple Grove; Milton Christensen, Minneapolis; Jeff
Johnson, New Hope; Eugene Hakanson, Osseo; Fred
Moore, Plymouth; Lee Gustafson, Robbinsdale; Curtis
A. Pearson, legal counsel; and Judie Anderson, re-
cording secretary.
1. Minutes of November 8, 1984, meeting.
Knapp moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve as writ-
ten the minutes of the November 8th meeting. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Jeff Johnson moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve
the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Claims.
Jeff Johnson moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve
the claim from Judie Anderson in the amount of $337.30 and
the claim from T. Wright's for $79.96. The claims were ap-
proved by roll call votes: ayes - Knapp, Neil Johnson, Sher-
burne, Butcher, Christensen, Jeff Johnson, Hakanson, Moore,
and Gustafson; nays - none; absent - none.
4. Selection of Technical Staff.
= Prior to the opening of the business meeting the Commissioners
heard presentations from Barr Engineering Co. and E. A. Hickok
& Assocs. Orr-Schelen-Mayeron had corresponded with the Com-
mission that it would not make a presentation due to conflict
of interest.
Each firm was given time to make their presentation and the
Commissioners followed with questions.
By voice vote it was determined that E. A. Hickok & Assocs.
was the consultant of choice. After discussion, Knapp moved
SCWMO Minutes
December 13, 1984
and Hakanson seconded a motion to hire Hickok and to appoint
a subcommittee to determine the scope of services they would
provide and the terms of a contract. Motion carried.
Sherburne moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to appoint
Moore, Knapp and Butcher to the subcommittee. Motion carried.
5. Consideration of Communications.
Neil Johnson moved and Moore seconded a motion accepting the
change outlined in the City of Crystal's letter to the City
of Maple Grove re watershed boundaries effective January 2,
1985, and directing that the change be incorporated in the
Watershed Plan. Motion carried.
Butcher moved and Sherburne seconded a motion directing the
member communities to continue preparing legal descriptions
for the area within the watershed. The descriptions should
be mailed to Anderson by February 1, 1985. Motion carried.
Jeff Johnson moved and Butcher seconded a motion to adjourn. There
being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was ad-
journed at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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DEPARDFM OF PLANNING AND CCI-tUNITY DEVEL0Pf-04T
Building Inspection Division
Report Period: December 1984
Valuation of Building Permits:
Public
This
This Year
This Month
Last Year
Building Permits Issued:
Month
To Date
Last Year
To Date
Public
0
1
0
8
Commercial/Industrial(New)
1
19
9
119
Alteration
8
102
0
0
Residential
30
589
19
644
Multi -Family
0
(19) 460
(units) 0
65
Remodeling
15
499
14
432
Foundation Only (multi,comm)
2
6
0
0
Garage
0
53
2
52
TOTALS
56
1,729
44
1,320
Other Permits Issued:
262
Plumbing
63
1,070
70
761
Heating
75
1,020
56
791
Sewer
27
632
20
478
Water
28
661
20
513
Signs
21
159
15
95
Grading
3
25
2
20
Wells
0
6
0
12
Demolish
0
3
0
7
TOTALS
217
3,576
183
2,677
Valuation of Building Permits:
Public
00.
361,000.
00.
373,852.
Commercial/ Industrial (New)
148,120.
19,676,072.
7,322,182.
18,225,684.
Alteration
248,500.
5,675,398.
00.
00.
Residential
2,473,806.
49,272,568.
1,570,747.
47,568,689.
Multifamily
00.
23,233,829.
00.
7,939,680.
Remodeling
73,144.
.3,062,359.
161,482.
3,300,934.
Foundation Only
330,000.
806,480.
00.
00.
Garage
00.
322,779.
48,000.
309,073.
TOTALS $
3,273,770.
$ 102,410,485.
$ 9,102,411.
$ 77,717,912.
1984
1983
Certificate of Occupancy This Month:
55
40
Certificate of Occupancy Year To Date:
386
262
DISABILITY LEAVE USAGE
Division Averages*
For 1984
12/26/84
Average Days
Lost for Division
1.2
1.5
4.2**
1.0
1.5
4.0
.8
1.0
2.8
4.0
6.4**
2.8
1.8
1.8
1.5
5.3
*Averages based only on employees who have been employed permanent full time
since January 1, 1984 and are still employed with the City.
**Includes employees with more than 15 days of leave
Person days lost overall = 368.6
Overall City Average (A - B) = 3.3
Total Days
Number of
Lost
Employees
Administration
7
6
Planning
9
6
Engineering
38
9
Park & Recreation
4
4
Environmental
3
2
Building Inspection
12
3
Assessing
4
5
Finance
8
8
Police
Office
14
5
Sergeants
12
3
Officers, Inv., F.S.
187
29
Maintenance
Park Maint.
19.6
7
Office
7
4
Streets
16
9
Sewer & Water
12
8
Mechanics
16
3
368.6
111
12/26/84
Average Days
Lost for Division
1.2
1.5
4.2**
1.0
1.5
4.0
.8
1.0
2.8
4.0
6.4**
2.8
1.8
1.8
1.5
5.3
*Averages based only on employees who have been employed permanent full time
since January 1, 1984 and are still employed with the City.
**Includes employees with more than 15 days of leave
Person days lost overall = 368.6
Overall City Average (A - B) = 3.3
JAN a i m
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 284 CITY of �� =Q
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391,"\
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING NOTICE
The School Board of Independent School District No. 284 will meet at
7:30 p.m., Monday, January 7, 1985, in the Board Room of the Adminis-
tration Building, 210 State Highway 101 North. Please take note of
the agenda which follows:
(This meeting is called by Board Members, Greg C. Miller, Judith A.
Betty, James C. Kemp and Richard F. Palmer per M.S. 123.33, SUBD. 5 -
"Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or Clerk or any three
members upon notice mailed to each member at least three days prior
thereto.")
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting - January 7, 1985
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 7:30 p.m. @ Administration Building
Roll Call - Certification of Quorum
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Discusssion of Board Chairmanship
5. Discussion of Selection of a Facilitator
6. Discussion of 1984 - 85 Goals and Objectives
7. Resolution to Recess for Closed Meeting - Negotiating Strategy
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
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THESE MINUTES PENDING APPROVAL BY THE CAC AT ITS JANUARY MEETING.
NORTHWEST SUBURBS COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORAT
Minutes of Meeting of Board of DirectorsY,�. �+
December 12, 1984, 7:30 A.M.
Brooklyn Park Studio - JAN �v ;;�Jllll t�
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The regular monthly meeting of the CAC Board of Directors was call d to order "Presi-
dent West on Wednesday, December 12, 198+ at 7:35 AM.
Directors present were: Aaker, Blank, Cilke, Dehn, Gorse, Marshall, Orn, Sanders,
Schurter, Tripet and West.
Staff present: Greg Moore, John Gibbs, Gerri Hanken.
Others present: Mary Adams, Tom Stark, Mike Johnson, Tim Pattrin (Storer Cable); Cathy
Wilary (Post Publications).
Agenda Item III,1
Director Aaker moved, seconded by Director Dehn, to approve the minutes of the November
1984 meeting. Motion carried.
Agenda Item II,2 - Treasurer's Report
Director Sanders moved, seconded by Director Cilke, to approve the Treasurer's report
as follows: The bill from the City of Crystal for the month of November in the amount
of $131.86; the bill from United Telephone in the amount of $50.55 for the Maple Grove
Studio; the bill from Northwestern Bell in the amount of $131.25 for the Brooklyn Park,
Plymouth and New Hope Studios; the Attorney's bill in the amount of $1,218.00; the
bill from Post Publications in the amount of $24.00 for the camera used in the layout
of the ad for the open house; postage in the amount of $150.00 for mailing the news-
letter; and the bill for $40.00 to renew the CAC's bulk mailing permit for 1985.
Motion carried.
Agenda Item II,3 - Matching Grants Criteria
Discussion was held regarding the requirements related to the distribution of matching
grants contained in a memo from the Executive Director. There was opposition to No. 4
of the requirements which suggested that the production person not be paid more than
$6.25 per hour. It was felt that the CAC should not make this salary decision.
Director Aaker moved, seconded by Director Blank, to delete No. 4 regarding the salary
from the requirements. Motion carried.
Directpr Aaker moved, seconded by Director Tripet, to adopt the policy on matching
grant requirements. Motion carried.
Agenda Item II,4 - Request for ICN Equipment
..The Executive Director introduced discussion regarding request for interface equipment.
Robbinsdale and Osseo schools have requested interface equipment, and information was
distributed as to what equipment has been distributed and what has not and what is still
available in the CAC pool. Robbinsdale has requested one package and Osseo has re-
quested 6 modulators and 3 demodulators. It was suggested that these schools be pro-
vided with the equipment they have requested from the K through 12 ICN equipment pool
and that the one extra modulator be made available from the CAC equipment pool. The
CAC will keep final control of equipment. Any equipment that has been assigned can be
recalled by the CAC at any time.
Director Aaker moved, seconded by Director Schurter, that one modulator for the Osseo
schools be made available from the CAC equipment pool and to refer this matter to the
Educational Cooperative for a final decision. Motion carried.
Agenda II,5 - Renaming of the Labor Access Channel
Discussion was held regarding the popularity of the production of local sporting events
and how much time they take to cablecast. They have been cablecast on Channels 10 and
29, increasing demand for these two busy channels. The Labor Access Channel is unused,
and it was suggested that the Labor Access Channel be renamed the Sports Access Channel,
and that any labor related programs, should there be any, could be shown on the public
access channels. Director Orn felt that the Labor Channel should not be abolished at
this time as there may be some interest in using this channel for labor related programs
in the future. It was suggested that the channel be shared.
Director Aaker moved, seconded by Director Sanders, that the Labor Access Channel be
renamed the Sports/Labor Access Channel. Motion carried.
Other
The Executive Director informed the board members that George Hansen, P.A., has made a
proposal to do the CAC 1984 audit in an amount not to exceed $425.00.
Director Tripet moved, seconded by Director Cilke, to have the George M. Hansen Company
perform the audit for the CAC. Motion carried.
Agenda III,l - Programming Goals for Access Channels
The Executive Director introduced discussion regarding the use of access channels. He
indicated that requests may be made by the company to take over access channels for
commercial or pay services, and there is a need to determing how many access channels
are necessary and to justify the use of these access channels. He felt that each
cooperative must discuss the use of its channel and adopt some programming goals. It
was suggested that this be referred to each cooperative and that they respond with
their expected future needs and also a list of problems that have been experienced in
order that they may be considered by the CAC to improve production, such as determining
whether more editing time could be allowed per producer. It was suggested that a time
limit be put on this study of access channels.
Director Aaker moved, seconded by Director Orn, to adopt the recommendation from Staff
that each cooperative establish production goals for its access channel and report
back to the CAC in March and that the CAC recommend to the Commission that they take
no action to reduce the number of access channels until October of 1985 when the CAC
will report to the Commission regarding utilization of access channels.
Motion carried.
Agenda Item III,2 - Name Change
Discussion was held regarding changing the name of the Community Access Corporation to
Community Television Corporation. The Executive Director explained that he felt the word
"access" is difficult to explain to people and that the word "television" would be
self-explanatory. There was disagreement from the Directors to the word "television",
and it was suggested that this item be referred back to Staff for more consideration.
Agenda Item III,3 - Federal Legislation
The CAC attorney addressed the CAC Board regarding what impact the recently passed
Federal Legislation would have on the CAC. He said that the bill is supportive of
everything that access is doing and takes away no obligations that the company has
to provide access. He highlighted the sections of the legislation that referred to
access and indicated that nothing should change for access during the length of this
Franchise.
Agenda Item IV1 - Studio Hours
Mike Johnson verified the hours studios are open so that it would clear to anyone in-
terested.
Agenda Item IV,2 - ICN Technical Problems
The Executive Director introduced discussion regarding the problems cities and schools
have been experiencing with the ICN when technical problems occur in the evenings
and there are no technicians on duty to help them. He felt a procedure needed to
be established as to what the agency is to do and what the company is to do regarding
the ICN. Tom Stark spoke on behalf of the company and said phone numbers of technicians
could be made available and possibly a workshop held to instruct users of the ICN. The
company will provide something in writing for ICN users to refer to.
Agenda Item IV,3 - Committee Reports
No committees had met sine( the last CAC meeting. However, it was announced that Sharon
Gorse will chair the Public Relations Committee.
Agenda Item IV,4 - Cooperative Reports
Director Cilke reported that election of officers had been held at the November Interfaith
meeting, goals discussed for 1985 which include increasing membership and producing more
programs, and more publi: relations work will be done.
Director Schurter reported that the Education cooperative had met in November, the ICN
is now being used and that a new Higher Ed person had been hired to begin work Dec. 17.
Director Marshall reported that the ;omen's Cooperative had met in November, election of
officers had been held, programming goals had been discussed and also the planning of
the February workshop.
Agenda Item IV,4 - Access Reports
Mike Johnson reported that much activity is going on in access with a total of 92 pro-
grams being produced in the month of November. He said the CAC staff has discussed
uses for the computer which will be purchased in the near future and also public rela-
tions ideas to bring to that committee, and he reported that Explorer groups will begin
working.at the various hub sites to produce programs.
Tim Pattrin reported on activity in educational access. He said that funding had been
approved by the Educational Cooperative for "Casey's Express", and a series will be done
if the plot program is approved. He reported that Osseo Schools are doing a lot of
programming as well as Robbinsdale and Wayzata schools in a lesser amount, and additional
programming on the educational access channels comes from outside resources.
There being no further business, Director Aaker moved, seconded by Director Cilke,to
adjourn the meeting at 9:25 AM. The next meeting of the CAC Board of Directors will
be January 9, 1985 at the Brooklyn Park Studio at 7:30 AM.
January 2, 1985
Mr. Ralph Stinger
900 Pineview Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Stinger:
55441
CI1Y OF
PLYMOUTR
As promised in my letter to you dated December 12, 1984, I am sending to
you the results of a stationary radar survey. I have included with this
letter a memo received from Sergeant Paulson which indicates in outline
form the results of the survey that he directed from members of the patrol
division.
Even though the initial results of the survey do not indicate any apparent
problem caused by speeding vehicles, we will continue to use moving radar
as we patrol your neighborhood in the future. Please feel free to contact me
at any time concerning traffic safety in your neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Richard J. arlqu
Public Sa ty Director.
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY
RJC:tsw
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
TRAFFIC 84-11
TO: Director Car 1 qui st
FROM: D. Paulson
DATE: 01-02-85
SUBJECT: Stationary Radar -Pineview Lane in Gleanloch
Four different periods of stationary radar were assigned,
two in the morning and two in the evening. All four
assignments were during the heavy traffic periods.
1. A total of 176 vehicles were clocked by radar.
2. A total of 149 vehicles (85X) were traveling at,
or below, the posted limit of 30 MPH.
3. A total of 25 vehicles (14X) were traveling between
31 and 35 MPH.
4. A total of 2 vehicles (01X) were traveling between
36 and 40 MPH (37 MPH).
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
December 12, 1984
Mr. Ralph Stinger
900 Pineview Lane North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Stinger:
I have received a copy of the resident feed -back form which you
apparently filled out during the last town meeting on December 10, 1984.
I am referring your concern to our traffic division as well as the
City Engineer for further consideration.
The supervisor of the traffic division will schedule radar at
various times of the day and days of the week in order to
indicate stepped-up enforcement. This tactic is often successful
in awakening the motorist's attention to the realization that
they represent potential violators themselves. Frequently we
find that residents of the neighborhood are the ones being cited
for violations. I will get back with you in the near future
with results of our radar enforcement.
With respect to your recommendation at possibly speed bumps and/or
a stop sign be installed to slow down traffic, it is because of those
two reasons that I am referring a copy of this letter to the City
Engineer. I believe that speed bumps can be a very effective
device in warning responsible drivers of hazards ahead. However,
there may be some problems installing them because of the problems
associated with snow removal in the winter. Stop signs are recommended
to be installed when certain criteria, as stipulated in engineering
publications, is met. It is my understanding that the use of the stop
sign is not for speed control. Rather, the installation of stop signs
is to meet the objective of eliminating accidents associated with
intersections. In any event, I bow to the expertise of the engineering
department to fully address the issue of speed bumps and/or stop signs.
Thank you for your input and concern. I sincerely hope that a solution
is in the immediate offing that meets your approval.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Car uist
Public Safety
irector
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
cc: J.C. Willis
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December 12, 1984
Ralph Stinger
900 Pineview
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Stinger:
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PLYMOUTH+
Thank you for your thoughtful message on the Resident Feedback form you
submitted at the December 10 Town Meeting. Both the City Council and City
staff were gratified that the meeting was so well attended - by over 110
persons by our count.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Public Safety Department for investigation. A member of
that department will provide you with additional information on this
subject.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact m� City Council members or the City staff at any time if we can be
Mayor /
DJD:jm
cc: Public Safety Department
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 5544' TELEPHONE 16121 559-2800
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A G E N D A
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING
AREA 3
December 10, 1984
I. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor David J. Davenport
II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads
III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE
IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor David J. Davenport
V. ADJOURN
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Please use this form if you have a
question or concern which you would like
the City
to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone
number, we will advise you of our actions and findings with respect to your
concern.
NATURE OF
CONCERN/PROPERTY?ADDRESS
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ACTION Y&
DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE:
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NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT:
ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: 9L, `',
PHONE NUMBER: Sl' = 5-Zt ¢
AGENDA
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING
AREA 3
December 10, 1984
I. INTRODUCTIONS Mayor David J. Davenport
II. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads
III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE
IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor David J. Davenport
V. ADJOURN
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Please use this form if you have a question or concern which you would like
the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and phone
number, we will adv .se you of our actions and findings wit', respect to your
concern.
NATURE OF CONCERN /PROPERTY ADDRESS INVOLVED:
O -
ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE:
NAME OF CONCERNED RESICENT:
ADDRESS OF RESIDENT:
PHONE NUMBER:
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: January 3, 1985
TO: Eric Blank, Park & Recreation Director
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT TOWN MEETING - RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS
Attached is a "Resident Feedback Form" from the December 10 Town
Meeting requesting information or City action on a particular issue.
Also attached is a copy of the Mayor's letter to Mr. and Mrs. Lee
thanking them for their comments and advising them that City staff
members will further investigate the issue and respond to them in
writing. Please send me a copy of the correspondence you send. To
insure prompt action, please make every effort to send your response
no later than January 11. Copies of all correspondence will be placed
in the Manager's information memorandum..
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CITY C�
January 3, 1985 PLYMOUTR
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lee
205 Quaker Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lee:
Mayor Davenport has asked me to respond to the resident feedback form that
you turned in at the December 10 Town Meeting.
Your concern lies with providing safe pedestrian access to LaCompte Park.
I have discussed your concern with the City engineer, Fred Moore. Fred and
I are both convinced that we can make some improvements that will safeguard
the use of County Road 15 to and from LaCompte Park. Although County Road
15 does ;lave a paved shoulder for bicycle and pedestrian traffic going
easterly from LaCompte Park, this paved shoulder does stop somewhat east
of the new intersection that was installed at Highway 55. Fred and I
believe that we could continue a four to six foot wide paved shoulder
along the south side of County Road 15 over to Quaker Lane. We will
review this matter in the spring when the snow is gone, and, if it is
deemed appropriate, we will proceed with a plan to the City Council for
implementing this road widening project.
I thank you for calling this potential hazardous situation to our atten-
tion, and I hope that we will be able to correct it next spring.
I will notify you of any action the City intends to take with regard to
this matter. If I can be of help in any other way, please do not hesitate
to give me a call.
Sincerely,
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Eric J. Blank, Director
Park and Recreation Dept.
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cc: City Manager
Fred Moore
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE 612; 559-2800
STSWLE
Commitment to Excellence
December 27, 1984
Mayor David J. Davenport
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Mn 55447
Dear Dave:
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Thank you for your letter inquiring about cable service to the Kingswood
Farm residents.
As you know, cable service is not presently available at Kingswood Farms. The
reason for this is due to an error on our end, - we incorrectly identified the area
as multiple dwelling units and not single family homes.
The area resembles multiple units with duplexes and four-plexes and has a
homeowners association and therefore, was put into that category. It was not until
late November when this error was brought to our attention and by then our contractors
had completed their 1984 construction.
I have had conversations with our Project Manager, Dan Weidner, who assures me
that this subdivision will be the number one priority to be built in 1985. All of
the necessary pre -construction work has been completed and we can begin building this
area immediately in the Spring.
Please know that we are sorry this error occurred and that I will definitely
keen my eve on the construction schedule for 1985 to make sure this project gets
built first.
CC: Jim Willis
Greg Moore
Dan Weidner
Jim Morrison
Sincerely,
Mary Adams
Community Services Director
A Service of
NORTHERN CABLEVISION N.W., INC.
6901 Winnetka Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
December 28, 1984
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN
Dear Officers and Staff,
I wish to thank you for the prompt, courteous and
professional help you gave my wife this past year. On
two occasions one of Jeni's hip prosthesis' popped out
and lodged in a very painful position. I called 911 and
you arrived very quickly and assisted the ambulence
personnel in loading her on the ambulence, keeping her
pain to a minimum and helping to shorten the duration of
that pain.
Jeni died suddenly on November 25, at age 32, of a rare
disease possibly brought on by her lupus condition. Jeni
had suffered for 23 years from lupus and had overcome many
difficulties, other diseases brought on by the lupus,
surgeries (including the hip replacements), numerous
hospitalizations, etc. I want you to know that your kind
assistance helped in her maintaining a bright, cheerful
and positive attitude. Please keep up the good work.
There are many others, I am sure, who, like Jeni, can use
your excellent help.
Sincereyy9
Vir it Rolfsrud
1135 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth
I
MRS, COLLIS MORGAN HARDENBERGH
18 025 TWELFTH AVENUE NORTH
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
612-473-8219
Plymout h Fh1 ice Department
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
January 1, 1985
I am very remiss in not writing to thank you for the excellent
police wok in recovering my Saab in such a short time. I have
mislaid the letter with the case number, only have the onc-with
Case number 84-8080 which was suspended,
recovery was mid August, `AUC q_
Thank you very much for such great work.
Oar-
Nancy%ardenbergh
The dr,te of the car
N
MARIA VASMIOU
18325 - 31ST AVENUE NORTH
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
December 31, 1984
Mayor Dave Davenport
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Davenport:
Please accept my resignation from the Plymouth Planning
Commission effective this date.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
1L(/(iw dz&'�Z&
Maria Vasiliou
V
MED VENTURE, INC.
December 28, 1984
Mayor David Davenport
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear David:
Season's Greetings!
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CONTROL DATA SU31NESS • TECHNOLpX�11 iCENT'R
SII ELEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH 9M 104 • MINNEAPOLIS.UNNEi01A 53115
612-332-7211
The "Plymouth 2000" memo was forwarded to me at your request.
I appreciate your interest and desire for input.
The outlines could be strengthened and enhanced, in my opinion,
by including the following:
1) A specific time table for objective setting, plan
development and execution.
2) A syllabus of background articles on the various topics
under review.
3) An input device for all Plymouth residents so that they
can comment on "Plymouth 2000". An insert in the water bill is
a logical vehicle.
4) An essay contest for the youth of Plymouth on where we
are and where we should be in the year 2000.
I would be delighted to serve on the steering committee. Let's
get together, when your schedule permits, and pursue this
matter further.
Warm regards,
-C.
r R Cling