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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-04-1985CITY C� PLYMOUTR 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. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM 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. -30- 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 COMMISSION 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 COMMISSION 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 COMMISSION 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. MUNICIPAL 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, 'N*. ' at zt �lisn 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''; (612) 553-1144 JAI, iyY3 �`N 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. 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IA •� N N G. 41 N C O > a C r• C (Aj r• r L 41 •r d \ d A A H V A O r• r- •r •-- C a >I N 4J r a r• # O A 7 d N L 4J d E A # •r LA L C.7 tan Q C A A 0) •r r C IA LA IA C C 4) QJ 4J 4f O 01 •.- 0) A A C a w d C O C •r C > U r r• 4! 0 N A L 7 O a E O L %- 4•a •r - C d d C7 O U W r - •V - r' t.7 a ti. •r C C = d ,r C 4J 0 47 cl 12 C3 C3 Im 41 b 96 N O# r L •r > > > O w O A r (U #C �.. y d LA- a. a d V GC J ZIP N N'= J J O # 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 lmd SC:26 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� ut 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 RJC: skp December 12, 1984 Ralph Stinger 900 Pineview Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Stinger: rj . CITY C� 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 ppppppp 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 INVOLVED: T,E'4.=71c �� � � � Hip_ � tr•• tS /!. ; 7/. S .,► CH��D C._'�•5�=� %/- 3 ',2 T ( /�/�. aiE-iJ) ACTION Y& DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: Sc c. , ; /i/ S 7 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: C/ ILL,- j 4, e lol 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.. FB:Jm cc: S /F - 1 w 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, &,,— g 0 i&< Eric J. Blank, Director Park and Recreation Dept. /np 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: iK)-fn 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! f ti; 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