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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-08-1985CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM February 8, 1985 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS...... 1. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS -- Monday, February 11. The Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Large Office Area Conference Room. Agenda attached. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, February 13. 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. 3. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, February 14, 7:30 P.m. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. 4. SKIING IN PLYMOUTH -- Saturday, February 16, Plymouth Creek Park, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 5. TOWN MEETING -- Tuesday, February 19, 7:00 p.m. Town Meeting for residents living north of County Road 9, east of I-494, south of the Sault St. Marie railroad tracks, and west of County Road 18. 6. MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE BREAKFASTS -- This morning Councilmembers Pat Neils and David Crain and I met with representatives of Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Minnetonka and Golden Valley, and our respective legislators. We anticipate meeting monthly during the legislative term. Because of meeting conflicts, we are going to shift our meetings to Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. The next meeting will be Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. It is possible that the meeting place will move from community to community, as we would host a breakfast meeting at one of our local hotel/motels. For planning purposes, you may wish to note other tentative meeting dates for these meetings through the remainder of the legislative session: Saturday, March 30 and Saturday, May 4. 7. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, February 18, City offices will be closed in observance of President's Day. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM February 8, 1985 Page 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATION...... 1. RESIDENTIAL SURVEY -- On February 5, Councilmember Neils and Frank Boyles met with Bill Morris and Diane Traxler to further discuss plans for this spring's residential survey. A time line was prepared which provides for Council approval of the agreement between the City and Decision Resources Ltd. on March 4. At the same time, the Council will review a list of topic areas for the research instrument. Bill Morris indicated that the survey questionnaire would normally consist of 50 questions administered via telephone to approximately 400 respondents. The sample will be drawn at random and stratified by geographic area. The agreement will spell out the specific procedures to be used. Once the Council has finalized the topic areas, Bill Morris will provide a final questionnaire for Council review and approval at a dinner meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m., March 18. The questionnaires will be administered in the first two weeks of April with a report in May consisting of analysis of the responses and cross -tabulations. Costs for the study should not exceed $4,500. 2. 1984 WATER QUALITY REPORT - ELM CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES -- We have received a copy of the 1984 water quality report for Elm Creek completed by the Hennepin Soil and Water Conservation District. A copy of the report is in our office and available for Council review. Briefly, the report notes the following: 1. The Medina Waste Water Treatment Plant conducted its final discharge of treated effluent into Elm Creek on December 1, 1984. Additional discharges should not be necessary as a result of completion of the interceptor and lift station expected by mid-February 1985. 2. The best overall water quality in eight testing areas is found in the Mill Pond in Champlin, and in Elm Creek below the confluence of Rush and Elm Creeks. 3. The site with the worst water quality was Elm Creek in Medina, and the North Fork of Rush Creek. These areas ranked last or tied for last in three of five categories (fecal coliform bacteria, suspended solids and turbidity). While the discharge of treated wastes from the Medina Waste Water Treatment Plant do not appear to contribute to the high fecal coliform count, it did contribute to higher levels of suspended solids and turbidity. 3. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached: a. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, January 10, 1985 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM February 8, 1985 Page 3 4. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following departmental reports for the month of January are attached: a. Planning Department b. Building Inspection Division 5. HENNEPIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- In 1984 the Minnesota State Legislature mandated each county in the metro- politan area to establish a Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee to aid in the preparation of the County's Solid Waste Master Plan and revisions thereof. In an effort to keep Hennepin's municipalities abreast of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Advisory Committee's activities, minutes of the Committee's meetings are being made available. Attached are the minutes from the November 28, 1984 and January 21, 1985 Committee meetings. 6. I-394 -- Doug Ewald, President, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, has mailed out the attached I-394 fact sheet to all chamber members. Mr. Ewald is urging all members to contact their Federal and State legislators to voice concern over the funding delay for the I-394 project. Also attached is an article appearing in the January 17, 1985 Minneapolis Star and Tribune on this same subject. 7. DOG LICENSES -- During the month of January, Plymouth dog owners were given the opportunity to obtain a free dog license by showing that their pet had a recent rabies vaccination. For the record, 815 dog licenses were issued during January, 1985. This compares with 719 licenses being issued during January 1984 or a 13.4% increase. 8. JEFF HOWARD CASE -- Attached is a letter to Frank Boyles from Michael Nash of the City Attorney's office advising that the teff Howard appeal has been concluded and the matter rescheduled for trial on March 26, 1985. 9. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROSECT STATUS REPORT -- The attached report from from Fred Moore provides a listing of new projects and their public hearing dates and proposed award of contract dates. The Council had requested this information at the January 28 Council meeting. 10. BOND NEWSLETTER -- The Ehlers and Associates bond newsletter for February is attached for your information. 11. MEDICINE LAKE TASK FORCE -- On February 5, 1985 the Medicine Lake Task Force met to review the 1984 summer boat -usage report as presented by the Hennepin County Park Reserve District Research Division, and to discuss the problems (beer parties, sale of drugs, hazardous driving, loud noise, etc.) arising out of ice use during the winter season. These problems were identified at the January Town Meeting. Several law enforcement agency representatives were CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM February 8, 1985 Page 4 in attendance at the meeting including Dick Carlquist; Chief Carl Lundgren and Sergeant Elaine Loffler of the Hennepin County Park Reserve District; and Lieutenant Larry Peterson and Sergeant dim Anderson from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol. After reviewing all of the information available from each of these law enforcement agencies, it was agreed that they would proceed in a coordinated effort, including the Hennepin County Narcotics Division, in an attempt to stop illegal activities that may be occurring on Medicine Lake. All law enforcement agencies will be keeping Dick Carlquist informed of each department's activities. As information is made available with regard to activities on Medicine Lake, I will keep the Council advised. 12. STORER CABLE -- Attached are two press releases from Storer Cable which will be appearing in area newspapers this week. The first release is a continuation of Storer's national campaign to inform cable subscribers and the general public of Federal and State laws concerning theft of cable service. The second press release advises Storer subscribers about extended telephone hours in their business office and dispatch area where reception problems calls are received. Storer also will be notify- ing their customers in the February issue of On Cable and with a message on Channel 3 on their expanded hours. Storer also has announced that beginning March 7, their customer service window will be kept open each Thursday night until 9:00 p.m. Normally this window closes at 5:00 p.m. each day. This addition will benefit those customers who wish to return converters, exchange remotes or converters, or pay a bill. 13. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS: A. AREA 4 TOWN MEETING FEEDBACK RESPONSES - Attached are staff responses to resident feedback forms received at the Town Meeting for Area 4. B. UNLICENSED CAR -- As a follow up to a complaint received by the Mayor dealing with a junk vehicle at 17025 County Road 6, attached is a report from Community Service Officers Steven Barg and Mary Uhlig concerning the status of this vehicle. C. MR. ROBERT MIDDLEMIST -- In a letter dated January 14, Mr. Middlemist requests an explanation as to the time required for the City to process his preliminary plat application for the Tammie Middlemist Addition. Attached is a response to Mr. Middlemist from Blair Tremere, together with a chronology of the rezoning and preliminary plat application for the Tammie Middlemist Addition. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM February 8, 1985 Page 5 14. NEW EMPLOYEES -- Carol Mattie, Finance Department Secretary, started with the City on January 7. Carol and her husband, John, live in Plymouth with their 3 children. Prior to employment with the City, Carol worked as a Secretary in the Accounting and Tax Departments at Norwest Leasing Inc. On January 5, Community Service Officer Rick Herman, was appointed to Police Officer. The new Community Service Officer replacing Rick is Steven Barg. Steven is from Princeton, Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud State with a B.A. in Public Administration and from the Control Data Institute with a certificate in computer programming and operations. Also starting with the City on February 4, is Thomas McKenzie, who fills the additional Community Service Officer position approved in the 1985 budget. Tom and his wife reside in Mounds View. He has recently completed two years of Public Safety - Law Enforcement classes at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, Tom serves as a volunteer Reserve Deputy with the Ramsey County Sheriff Lake and Trail Patrol Unit. 15. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION -- The following correspondence has been received concerning Plymouth employees: a. Letters from Gene Holderness to Fred Moore, Blair Tremere, and Jim Willis, thanking them for their assistance with the Plymouh Development Council. b. Letter to Dick Carlquist from Maria Vasiliou on the Public Safety Department's participation in various community events. c. Letter to Dick Carlquist from Earl Johnson, Chief of Police, City of Hopkins, with regard to Youth Service Officer Mary Uhlig's participation on an Oral Review Board for Hopkins. d. Letter to Dick Carlquist, from Susan Dickel Minsberq, City Attorney's office, commending Plymouth Police Officer Dale Duerksen concerning his testimony at a DWI trial. e. Letter of appreciation from Dayle Nolan, City Attorney's office, to Dick Carlquist, for the time and contributions of Field Supervisors Ted Larson, John Ward, Ron Foreman, and Larry Holzerland in recent personnel hearings. 16. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letters to Senators Boschwitz and Durenberger, from City Manager, commenting on the elimination of the General Revenue Sharing Program and the federal deficit problem. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM February 8, 1985 Page 6 b. Letter to Marge Wherley, Hennepin County Community Services Department, from Blair Tremere, responding to the County's plan regarding concentration of community -base residential facilities. James G. Willis City Manager JGW:jm attach Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals MONDAY - FEBRUARY 11, 1985 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. NEW BUSINESS AGENDA 7:30 P.M., WHERE: Plymouth City Center Council Chambers 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnessota JANUARY 14, 1985 A. Walter and Nancy Erickson. Variance from the front yard height requirement for fences for property located at 1615 Shadyview Lane. (02-01-85) B. Steven Hendricks. Variance from the Ordinance required front and side yard setbacks for property located at 2318 Kirkwood Lane (02-02-85) C. Michael Karels. Variance from the Ordinance required side yard setback for property located at 1930 Fountain Lane (0203-85) 5. OTHER BUSINESS 6. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1985 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSENT AGENDA *4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 23, 1985 A. Dirlam Development. Revised Residential Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan and Plat for property located east of Vicksburg Lane and south of future Hamel Road. (84011) B. Harstad-Todd Construction Company. Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, and Residential Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan and Plat for property located northwest of County Road 9 and Juneau Lane, and northeast of 44th Avenue North and Juneau Lane. (84100) C. City of Plymouth. Amendment to the Thoroughfare Guide Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan for a portion of West Medicine Lake Drive from County Road 47, south to County Road 61. D. Vern Reynolds Construction Company. Residential Planned Unit Development Con- cept Plan for property located east of I-494 and north of the Soo Line rail- road tracks in Sections 3 and 10. (84106) E. City of Plymouth. Amendments to the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance relative to: 1.) Screening of Rooftop Equipment; 2.) Trash and Refuse Disposal Stanards for Residence Districts; 3.) Elevators; 4.) Equivalent Yards/Fences, Hedges, and Walls; 5.) Temporary Outdoor Promotional and Merchandising Activities; and, 6.) Residential Area Identification Signs. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Honeywell, Inc. Amendment to Master Plan, Site Plan and Variance for the pro- posed construction of a 6,000 ft. addition to their building located at 12001 State Highway 55. B. Carlson Properties. Final Plat and Variances for "Carlson Center Fifth Addi- tion" located at 14615 County Road 15 (80019) 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Mr. Robert Gersbach. Preliminary Plat and Variances for property located at 2540 West Medicine Lake Dr. (84107) 8. OTHER BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 P.M. Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of February 14, 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. Staff - Mark Peterson (Overview of Park Maintenance Programs) Steve Cook (Overview of Forestry Program) c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approved b. 1985 Fee Schedule Approved 5. �Jnfinished Business a. Annual Report (Requires motion to approve and send to Council.) b. Community Center Update c. Parkers Lake Update d. Neighborhood Park Improvements Update 6. New Business a. Discuss 1985 PRAC Training Ideas b. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjournment Next meeting - March 14, 1985 The 7th Annual Skiing in Plymouth SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16 , 1985 10:00 AM -1:30 PM PLYMOUTH CREEK PARK • Racing Competition 5.0 Kilometers (A nominal registration fee for racing entrants) • Pleasure Skiing free all ages begins at 11:30 AM • Refreshments • Prizes & Fun for Everyone • Bring tLe Whole Family! Sponsored By The Plymouth Civic League Free Ice Skating Warming Nouse SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED - MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55441 (612) 553-1144 M I N U T E S January 10, 1985 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, January 10, 1985, at 12:30 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; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Lee Gus- tafson, Robbinsdale; Curtis A. Pearson, legal coun- sel; Judie Anderson, recording secretary, and Peggy Borchers. 1. Minutes of December 13, 1984, meeting. Moore moved and Christensen seconded a motion to approve as written the minutes of the December 13th meeting. Motion car- ried. 2. Treasurer's Report. Jeff Johnson moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. 3. Approval of Claims. Jeff Johnson moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve the claims: Judie Anderso,;, $198.61; Crystal State Agency, $108.00; Focus Lithographers, $22.97; Time Printing, $71.00; and T. Wright's, $86.34. The claims were approved by roll call votes: ayes - Knapp, Neil Johnson, Sherburne, Butcher, Christensen, Jeff Johnson, Moore, and Gustafson; nays - none; absent - Osseo. 4. Selection of Technical Staff. The subcommittee of Moore, Butcher, Knapp and Pearson met with William Weidenbacher from Eugene A. Hickok and Associates to outline the scope of services the latter would provide and the terms of a contract between the Commission and Hickok. The agreement was presented to the Commissioners for comment. Af- ter various amendments, Moore moved and Sherburne seconded a motion that the Commission adopt a resolution instructing the Chairman and Secretary to execute the agreement as amended. Motion carried. SCWMO Minutes January 10, 1985 5. Consideration of Communications. Pursuant to a letter from Pearson to Knapp regarding the budget for 1985, Knapp moved and Butcher seconded a motion directing the Executive Committee to prepare a budget for approval at the February meeting. Motion carried. Knapp requested that Anderson include the official newspapers as carbon copies on future meeting notices. The Commissioners were reminded that their legal descriptions must be in the Commission office by February 1. Jeff Johnson moved and Christensen seconded a motion to adjourn. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, J-�� cl— Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JA jw L 4- L C b 0Q) f :a Lr) N N 1-4 N N C) IM N •Fj r N L r6 v N N G1 V O i a .O C b W CJ a > r•r-• ~ Iv _C N 4--) } Qj N I G>• I I e--1 N 1 M N 1 1 I 1 1 CID i L O 0 LLI N Lr) p O C3 41 � U � 2 a� a��o J O tl 4- Q L. O E c7 4L� Z 0 C yr ►-� C O �-► Z E 2 Q1 CJ � E c O. LL C L N N o 0 O CJ O C 4J > r N 4 N b C QJ O Z w C O t7 > p i 41 O a E a N CL r• -0 O $-' 4) 4) 4J iJ C •r 1-5 N Rf C Ql C G1 = •r d N i J N i CJ q p i 0. C \ to L O 4.1 O C w U O CJ O * — G! 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LL d m a U G' J >- N N ct: J J it 49 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND CCtddUNITY DEVELOPENT Building Inspection Division Report Period: JANUARY 1985 Other Permits Issued: Plumbing This This Year This Month Last Year Building Permits Issued: Month To Date Last Year To Date Public 1 0 Commercial/Industrial(New) 0 0 Alteration 18 a Residential 25 Same 14 Same Multi -Family 0 0 Remodeling 12 15 Foundation Only 0 0 Garage 0 0 TOTALS 56 33 Other Permits Issued: Plumbing 77 53 Heating 78 71 Sewer 26 20 Water 28 Same 21 Same Signs 3 4 Grading 0 0 Wells 0 0 TOTALS 212 169 Valuation of Building Permits: Public 360,000. Commercial/ Industrial (New) _- -- Alteration 893,926. 173,000. Residential 2,138,568. 1,329,882. Multifamily __ Same __ Same Remodeling 79,735. 103,777. Foundation Only __ -- Garage TOTALS $ 3,472,229. $ 1,606,659. 1985 1984 Certificate of Occupancy This Month: 14 23 Certificate of Occupancy Year To Date: 14 23 FIRST MEETING NXE MBE R 28, 1984 The advisory committee was called to order at 4:30 P.M. in the r:ieeting room of the Ridgedale Library. Attending the meeting were: Dave Winter, Senior Planner - Hennepin County Mark Banwart, Planner - Hennepin County Carl Michaud, Planner - Metropolitan Council Tom Anderson Ed Grabowski Bob Sharlin Charlie Thomson Rim Boyce A. William Johnson Phyllis Jessen John Wright Carol Johnson John Leadholm Chuck Rutter Roz Shoulin Archie Reed Doris J. Comet David Rlatke, Jr. Margaret Fuller Rick Person Al Balgaard John Whitman Richard Zilka, Jr. Marilynn Corcoran Georgia DeCoster Mike Pauling Ron Dehn Don Ostenson Clarence Oster Susan Covnick Richard Schieffer Ray Stockman John Wright Dave Winter thanked the members for attending the meeting. Review of Ca mittee Purpose Dave Winter explained the purpose of the committee that is set forth in state legislation. A hand-out describing the solid waste master plan content was gassed out. Metropolitan council Involvemen Carl Michaud, a planner with Metropolitan Council, provided an overview of the solid waste management process within the metropolitan area and recent developments which may affect the County's solid waste master plan. Carl provided a hand-out entitled: PART 4: REGIONAL SYSTEM PLAN. Carl stated that the plan requires the prohibiting of processible solid waste from landfills, and mandatory source separation of recyclables and compostable yard waste; requires regional processing and recycling services, encourages metropolitan counties to cooperate; recommends counties provide collection and management of small amounts of hazardous wastes from residential and commercial generators; provides for region -wide public education and participation program, and resource recovery market development; encourages organized collection; requires equal comparison of technology and inherent suitability in determining locations for solid waste facilities; and requires that the available operating capacity of the regional land disposal system not exceed six years. Carl continued with his presentation, talking about restricting landfills for the disposal of residues only and requiring that yard wastes be composted. A position paper was handed out, and briefly reviewed. Carl Michaud described the landfill surcharge, and stated that Metropolitan Council will propose legislation to request $15 million dollars from the state legislature to provide up-front capital to expedite abatement activities. The money mould be repaid by the landfill surcharge. Carl stated that the Metropolitan Council's solid waste policy plan, which is due in January, 1985. He indicated that some drafts would be forthcoming by the end of December. Exiting Solid Waste Managemnt Situation in Hennepin County_ Dave Winter provided an overview of Hennepin's current solid waste activities. Mr. Winter discussed the designation plan and how it fits into the solid waste management planning process and the development of a waste-to-energy facility. Ccuffnittee Operation Discussion on how to proceed with the master plan preparation was discussed. General consensus of the committee members indicated that the staff will describe the existing situation and the committee will provide the policy direction. Mr. Sharlin asked where the County was at with the preparation of the master plan. Ray Stockman felt that the staff should provide the data, facts, and options and the committee would set policy. Charlie Thomson suggested that staff formulate an outline of the master plan and then the committee could attach policies. Susan Covnick suggested that the committee should have a small group of cities, industry and citizens representatives to work closely with the staff to schedule meetings, set agenda items and establish a way for the committee to operate at future meetings. It was suggested two members from each representation group comprise an executive committee. The committee broke up into small groups made up of city, industry and citizen representatives to determine who would be on the executive committee. Susan Covnick and John Wright will represent the citizens. Representing the cities are Bob Sharlin and Richard Schieffer. Representing industry are A. William Johnson and Chuck Rutter. Staff will notify members of the next meeting, after communicating with the executive committee. The Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee concluded at 6:15 p.m. MSB:dlr HCSWMAC Second Meeting 7he advisory committee was called to order at 4:37 P.M. in the meeting room of the Ridgedale Library. Attending the meeting were: Dave Winter, Senior Planner - Hennepin County Mark Banwart, Planner - Hennepin County Carl Michaud, Planner - Metropolitan Council Roh Dehn Archie B. Reed Roz Shovlin Clarence C. Oster Carol R. Johnson Rick Hlavka John Whitman Susan Covnick John Wright Alvin T. Balgaard Industry Representatives A. William Johnson David A. Rlatke, Jr. Metropolitan Council Member Josephine D. Nunn Visitor Debbie Porter Phyllis Jessen Thomas Anderson Richard Schieffer Robert Sharlin Charles S. Tomson Marilynn Corcoran Doris J. Comet Robert T. Derus Ray Stockman John Leadholm Hilmer Hartman Luther Belson Mary Heitzig The purpose of the second meeting of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee was to discuss and to make a decision on the tone and content of comments which will be presented at the January 28, 1985 Public Hearing on the Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Development Guide/Policy plan. Transmittal of Qm=nts The committee members discussed various points and considerations in the transmittal of the committee's comments to the Metropolitan Council. The committee approved the offer by Richard Schieffer to present the committee's comments at the Public Hearing. It was decided that the presentation should be given at the evening session of the Public Hearing to allow as many committee members to attend as possible. Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee members who are planning to attend the January 28, 1985 Public Hearing on the Policy Plan are: Carol R. Johnson Bob Derus John Wright Rick Hlavka Richard Schieffer Ron Dehn John Whitman Charles S. Thomson Doris J. Conzet Mary Heitzig Marilynn corcoran Susan Covnick Extra copies of the comments will be provided for the Public: Hearing as suggested by Josephine Nunn, Metropolitan Council Member. Review and Chanes of Draft Comments The discussion of the draft comments centered around item A: B General Reactions and Overall Comments: - A five year time frame for prohibiting all processible wastes from landfills is unrealistic ... Executive Committee member explained the rationale for using the term "unrealistic". - Large increases in the volume of recyclables and compost needing marketing would not and could not be handled by the existing recycling industry. - EIS review process for a waste facility development requires more time on the average than is allowable to meet the policy plan goal of prohibiting processible waste from landfills by 1990. Other committee members voiced concerns of: 1.) the possibility of changing social and behavioral attitudes towards source separation within five years, 2.) enforcing mandatory source separation ordinances, 3.) government involvement in market development, 4.) institutionalizing solid waste as a public utility, 5.) costly programs that won't work, etc,. Luther D. Nelson, Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee Member, expressed two areas of concern: 1.) there is no siting authority, 2.) the policy plan assumes mandatory source separation although this is an issue which must be decided upon by the state legislature. Several questions were directed to Metropolitan Council Staff, regarding: - Citizen and expert input in the preparation of the policy plan; - Criteria used to determine the dates for the development schedule; - Possible repercussion of not meeting policy plan objectives. Carl Michaud stated that the Metropolitan Waste Management Advisory Ccmmittee provided citizen input in the preparation of the policy plan. Mr. Michaud also stated that the main target year was 1990 for the prohibiting of processible waste from landfills, and the other dates were just intermediate dates. Metropolitan Council is required to report the status of meeting policy plan goals directly to the legislature. Several of the committee members stated that, through public education, many of the source separation goals could be reached. Dick Schieffer proposed a wording change to Item A. - The word "unrealistic" changed to "should be adopted as a goal for the metropolitan area". After additional discussion and other proposed changes, the Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee voted and approved the Schieffer proposal. the committee also decided that the executive committee should revise the Comments to reflect the change in tone. The executive committee will meet on January 23, 1985 to revise the Comments. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 P.M. MSB:dlr I-394 Fact Sheet Interstate Highway I-394, the proposed major link between downtown Minneapolis and points west along the existing Highway 12 road bed is in trouble. Although its course from concept to completion has never been easy, its construction faces one final obstacle which could be its toughest: money. 90% of the 360 million dollar total price tag of the project will be financed with federal highway dollars and the remaining 10% with state money. Congress Adjourned for the 1984 national elections without approving Interstate Cost Estimate funding which would allow this six-year project to begin in 1985. Federal Law requires that an Interstate Cost Estimate be approved by congress every. two years --even if the money has been appropriated and authorized for approved projects. all necessary local, state and federal approvals for I-394 have been secured: the project is ready to be started. Congress adjourned amidst attempts to add many special projects on the I.C.E. legislation. There were some 40-50 additional "demonstration projects" proposed which threatend and prevented ultimate passage of this essential bill. At the very center of the demonstration project controversy is a 2.2 billion dollar expressway reconstruction project in Boston, which House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. insists be included as part of the Interstate program. However, the senate will not even consider that proposal. President Reagan has vowed to veto any federal highway bill that contains the demonstration projects. Because of this uncertainty the very first step in getting the I-394 project moving is in jeopardy. That part is the plan to build a temporary high - occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on Highway 12 this summer for use before and during the construction of the freeway. The lane would be built in the median of Highway 12 for the sole use of buses, car pools and van pools. Other vehicles would be required to use the more congested remaining lanes. During the morning rush period, the temporary express lane would carry the muitipassenger vehicles east toward downtown Minneapolis. It would be reversed in the evening to carry traffic to the suburbs. Use of the temporary lane is expected to reduce the time it takes to go from I-494 in Minnetonka to downtown Minneapolis by seven or eight minutes. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn Dot) says it must get contracts in April to be able to construct the interim HOV lane this year. "The lane is needed to handle the traffic on the already congested road during the six-year construction period," according to Richard Borson, Mn Dot design engineer for I-394. Borson said the interim lane would provide continuity during the construction phase. "Two regular lanes wll be open in each direction before and during constuction, but we've been counting on the temporary HOV lane moving a lot of the traffic," he added. "Having the lane in place during construction also would get users familiar with the concept," Borson said, "and could encourage many drivers on Highway 12 to become passengers instead." Mn Dot wants to build the interim lane this year in the Plymouth Road area and between Winnetka Avenue and Highway 100. Next year, the lane would be extended from Winnetka to the west side of Co. Rd. 18. The lane would be open during the morning and evening rush period. The rest of the day, it would be used for construction activities. -2 - "If Congress does not act in time for 1985 construction," Borson said, "Mn Dot will have to make a new evaluation of the cost and benefits of the $2.9 million tremporary lane and try to satisfy federal officials on the need for it." In addition to the interim HOV lanes, Mn Dot hopes this year to continue right- of-way acquisition along Highway 12 and begin work on the Third Avenue distribu- tor and downtown parking ramps that are to be part of the I-394 freeway system. Funds for these projects are also tied to congressional action. What can.be done to get I-394 moving? It seems, at this time, that there are two alternative courses of action. The first one is to get the Interstate Cost Estimate Bill through Congress so that Federal funding can be secured for the project's beginning. Toward that end, all interested persons are encouraged to contact members of Minnesota's congressional delegation and inform them of their concern that this project be started and completed in a timely manner. The second alternative is less certain and would, at least, require a lot more work. It involves the concept of allowing the state of Minnesota to issue bonds which would produce the "up -front" money necessary for beginning the project based on the likelyhood that ICE funding will eventually be passed by the Federal Government, thus allowing the funds to be paid -off in the near future with federal funds. Such bonding authority can be obtained only by the passage of a bill through the Minnesota Legislature. Because legislators are naturally reticent about the passage of additional bonding authority, they and Governor Perpich can be counted upon to be very conservative. Although it is quite cer- tain that Federal funds would ultimately be available to pay off the bonds, that fact is never guaranteed until the Federal Legislation is passed and signed into law by President Reagan. A prudent course of action in this regard would be to contact the Governor, Commissioner of Transportation. Braun and local members of the Legislature and urge them to carefully consider the possibility of state bonding based on a future promise by the Federal Government to pay back such X, used to start up the I-394 project. 1-394 is needed and it is needed now. One need merely to travel the route of Highway 12 to determine that its condition is being allowed to deteriorate pending the construction on I-394. The accident rate along existing Highway 12 is, understandably, quite high. The frustration rate and delays caused to citi- zens using this essential route is, or should be, a concern to all. Highway 12's effect on the free-flow of commerce cannot be over estimated: it is of a very great concern to the business community. Commercial developers report that building occupancy is suffering because of uncertainty over the I-394 delay. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors, acting on behalf of its 1300 corporate members, has voiced its unanimous and unequivical support for the hasty completion of I-394. The board has stated its interest in investigating every alternative that exists in providing in necessary start-up funding for the project. Recognizing that the Federal and State Legislative Processes are responsive to constituent contact, all interested and effected persons are encouraged to contact those decision makers and voice their concern. They are also encouraged to contact Governor Perpich and Highway Commissioner Richard Braun and express their concern to them also. For more information, contact Douglas R. Ewald, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 400 So. Co. Rd. 18, Ste. 352 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 540-0234 Money pinch might delay 'Interstate 394 By Laurie Blake'` Staff Writer Minnesota has run out of money to build Interstate Hwy. 394 in Henne- pin County because the federal gov- ernment has not come through with the funds it promised for the job. The state hus stopped buying right of way for the $360 million highway, a six-idne, freeway on the route of Hwy. 12 between Minneapolis and Wayzata.,And it has canceled plans to award a major construction con- tract on the project in March, Minne- sota Department of Transportation officials said Wednesday. Transporation Commissioner Rich- ard Braun, who visited Washington, D.C., this week, said the state had been expecting $111 million in feder- al money in the next 13 months for Highways continued on page 12A 1V <Ur'�'J,n. 1 ar, 19 inneapolls St�andribune 19 —� J+ghwaysC-:,.tl,,,d from page LA_ construction of I-394; I -35E In SL' Paul and I-35 in Duluth. But, Braun said yesterday, the funds have been withheld because some congressmen from other states have tried to In- clude local pet projects In the bill. "The release of the federlt; funds has become a, political football." Braun said- . with the construction season ap• proaching. Braun said, the governor and state legislators might have to decide whether to delay projects and wait for federal money or use state funds to continue the projects in the interim.. He said money could be advanced from the highway department bud- get for the Interstate projects. But he said, his department has already advanced $54 million for use on fed- eral contracts and "we don't feel we can go much farther than that" Another option would be for the 1 state or local governments to issue bonds for the money needed to go ahead, Braun said inere is no good solution, state Fi- nance Commisioner Gus Donhowe said yesterday. "Doing nothing slows down the pro- gram pretty dramatically. But any form of state bonding to fill in the gaps potentially could exhaust the available discretionary funds is the highway trust fund or place an obli- gation on the general fund." he said. He said he has not yet made a rec ommendation on the matter to Gov. Rudy Perpich. Perplch Is aware of the situation and Is considering It. according to his press secretary, Gerry Nelson. Any bond proposals would be included in the governor's capital budget, due out In about a j month, he said.' Donhowe said he still is weighing the risks to the state's treasury against the loss of momentum and jobs on the projects. (The transportation de- partment figures that each $1 mil- lion spent on construction creates 42 lobs.)' Minnesota has about $370 million worth of Interstate highways left to build. Of that, 5240 million is ear- marked for I-394, about $35 million for I -35E and about $95 m1111on for I- 35 In Duluth, Braun said. Fifth District Rep. Martin Sabo of Minneapolis said there does not ap- pear to be any long-term danger that the interstate program would be can- celed. He said that at some point Congress will release the funds. "How quicrdy, I'm not sure," said Sabo, who is a member of the public works subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee. Initial construction on I-394 began last fall at the Carlson Pkwy. inter- change In Minnetonka. It Is sched- uled for completion in 1989. To complete It the state needs about $100 million worth of right of way, and only 10 to 20 percent of it has been acquired, according to Dick Borson, a transportation department ,I!ngineeer. All purchase of right of way has been stopped because of the lack of funds, Borson said, causing some an- guish for home and business owners who are prepared to sell and move. The funding delay also threatens a plan to build a temporary lane for buses and car pools to reduce traffic congestion during I-394 construction, Borson said. A $3 million contract to build the lane is scheduled to be awarded In April. If the money is not available then and the project Is pushed back a year, the cost of build - Ing the temporary lane would have to be reconsidered, Borson said. Four construction contracts are scheduled to be awarded on the proj- ect this year. Braun said the depart - :rent will take them a month at a time. - c �t Minnesota Court of Appeals by the City of Plymouth. The appeal has been concluded and the matter rescheduled for trial on March 26, 1985. I am still very much in need of your testimony at tial. As was the case last spring, I will be in touch with you to discuss your testimony in detail sometime in March. Should you decide that you are unable or unwilling to testify at this time, I would appreciate a call from you at your earliest convenience so that I may arrange for other witnesses. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact me. Very truly urs, Michael A. Nash MAN/mjd LeFevere Lefler Kennedv O'Brien & Dra-*vz - A { tofc"utnaf 2000 First Bank Place West Minneapolis February 7, 1985 Minnesota 55402 Telephone 612-333-0543 Clayton L. LeFevere Frank Boyles Herbert P. Lefler J. Dennis O'Brien 3400 Plymouth Blvd. John E. Drawz Plymouth, MN 55447 David J. Kennedy John B. Dean Glenn E. Purdue Dear Frank: Richard J. Schieffer Charles L. LeFevere Herbert P. Lefler III This office represents the Cit r P Y of Plymouth in its Jeffrey J. Strand prosecution of misdemeanor offenses. In that regard, I Mary J. Bjorklund spoke with you last spring concerning the scheduled trial John G. Kressel Dayle Nolan of Jeffrey Howard for harboring wild animals in the Cit Y g Y Cindy L. Lavorato of Plymouth. Mr. Howard was charged with six violations Michael A. Nash of the Plymouth City Code, including charges that he was Brian F. Rice Lorraine S. Clugg in violation of the City's wild animal ordinance and James J. Thomson. Jr. public nuisance ordinances. The trial never occurred, as James M. Strommen you are undoubtedly aware, because of several rulings by Mary C. Nielsen the trial judge that necessitated an appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals by the City of Plymouth. The appeal has been concluded and the matter rescheduled for trial on March 26, 1985. I am still very much in need of your testimony at tial. As was the case last spring, I will be in touch with you to discuss your testimony in detail sometime in March. Should you decide that you are unable or unwilling to testify at this time, I would appreciate a call from you at your earliest convenience so that I may arrange for other witnesses. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact me. Very truly urs, Michael A. Nash MAN/mjd i CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 DATE: February 1, 1985 MEMO TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Public Improvement Project Status Report At the January 28 City Council meeting I presented the Public Improvement Status Report. This report contained a listing of new projects and their public hearing dates and proposed award of contract dates. The City Council requested information on when petitions were received for these projects and the dates the Council took actions on these projects. The following is a tabulation of the dates when the petition was received by the City Council, the City Council ordered the preliminary engineering report, the City Council received a prelimi- nary engineering report, the City Council set the date of the public improvement hearing, the date of the public improvement hearing and the date the project was ordered: Petition Report Report Hearing Public Project Project Description Received Ordered Received Set Hearing Ordered 225 45th Ave -Zachary Ln 2-4-85 to Nathan Ln 416 Co. Rd. 61-S. of Pineview Ln 426 Carlson Cntr 3rd & Adjacent Area 427 Schmidt Gardens Addn 455 Pond BC -P13 -W. of 2-4-85 Larch Ln 459 Isaiah Addn 501 Glen Echo Ponds 2nd 12-3-84 Addn 503 53rd Ave/Nathan In/ 6-18-84 Scherer Bros Addn 504 47th Ave/Tammie - Middlemist Addn 505 Xenium Ln -N of 34th 10-15-84 10-15-84 2-4-85 2-4-85 3-4-85 10-15-84(1)10-22-84 1-7-85 1-7-85 2-4-85 4-2-84 4-2-84 5-21-84 11-5-84 12-3-84 12-3-84 4-2-84 4-2-84 6-18-84 11-5-84 12-3-84 12-3-84 - 8-6-84 10-1-84 - - 12-17-84 9-4-84 9-4-84 11-5-84 - - 11-5-84 10-1-84 10-1-84 1-7-85 1-7-85 2-4-85 10-15-84 10-15-84 1-7-85 1-7-85 2-4-85 10-15-84 10-15-84 1-7-85 1-7-85 2-4-85 10-15-84 10-22-84 1-21-85 1-21-85 3-4-85 Memo - James G. Willis February 1, 1985 Page Two Petition Report Report Hearing Public Project Project Description Received Ordered Received Set Hearing Ordered 507 Parkers Woods Addn 10-22-84 10-22-84 1-21-85 1-21-85 3-4-85 509 Niagara Ln -Hwy 55 to Co. Rd. 6 10-15-84 10-22-84 1-7-85 1-7-85 2-4-85 517 Revere Ln in Trenton Place Addn 1-7-85 1-7-85 2-25-85 - - 518 Woodlands Addn/ Phase A 1-7-85 1-7-85 2-25-85 - - (1) C.I.P. Program Adoption As you stated at the City Council meeting, the Council has continued to receive petitions from developers well beyond the established time limit. The City Council policy states that, if a project is not assessed 100% against the petitioner's property, the petition must be received by May 1. If the cost of the project will be assessed entirely to the developer's property, the petitions must be submitted no later than October 1. If any additional information is needed, please contact me. Fred G. Moore, P.E. FGM:bw EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS -IRST NATIONAL-SOO LINE CONCOURSE 507 MARQUETTE AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55402 339-8291 (AREA CODE 612) FILE: Financial Specialists: Ehlers and Associates, Inc. Please distribute to governing body members February 1, 1985 NEWSLETTER Interest rates at 7.501? The tax-exempt bond market gains are not what they should be with inflation rates about 41. The 20 -year BBI should be about 7 1/21 (inflation plus 3.51) compared to the January 10 Index of 9.601. The major cause is the $120 billion plus annual supply of tax-exempt bonds. But the public securities industry and others are fighting to preserve tax-exempt private financings and, apparently, the betting is that Congress will find it difficult to stand against these efforts. This is unfortunate since reduced tax-exempt financings will cause all interest rates to come down, loans would still be available, homes and businesses would still need financing, and those now in tax-exempt financing will do taxable projects. Credit enhancers: We hear a good deal about so-called variable rate, "low floater" bond issues. These involve "puts" whereby investors can require the issuers to take back the bonds. The investors' right may be protected by Letters of Credit (LOC's) issued by financial institutions and remarketing letters for which the fees can range from 1 to 21, in addition to extraordinary issuance costs. When these costs are added, the apparent low floater interest rates may not be that beneficial and the issuer has the added risk that the interest rates may float upward. Like performance bonds, LOC issuers have recourse: If the bonds are put back and cannot be remarketed, the issuer (you) must take them back. Usually LOC's do not extend for the life of the issue. Lease purchase financings: Leasing major buildings and equipment is a way of spreading major purchases over several budget periods without the bother, time and cost of a referendum. But some "interest rate factors" appear too good to be true, and they are. Unlike net interest determination on bond issues, some leasing companies deduct investment earnings. In our 30 year's experience, yield from investment of bond proceeds, while very real and while it goes to the issuer, has not been deducted in determining net interest cost. Lots of things to look out for. Local aids and local self government: Has revenue sharing impaired local self government? Some years ago we cautioned that, if we became dependent upon aids, the time would surely come when the providers dictate how local governments are run. In Minnesota we now note that the Legislature proposes to take over the total financing of school districts. Proponents say they already control schools with the foundation aids programs. Maybe so, but is local self government really not important? 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The rapidly rising number of people who are stealing cable signals, estimated at 3.5 million, are the ones receiving the attention of cable system operators and their paying customers. They cost the industry approximately an estimated $600 million annually. "It's a serious problem that offenders don't take seriously," states John R. Eddy, General Manager. "No one thinks about the prosecution and penalties they risk or that their honest neighbors have to pay more." There are a variety of ways to steal cable TV signals. Eddy said that in many instances this has resulted in poorer service for paying neighbors. Another type of cable theft is to steal premium entertainment channels, like Home Box office (HBO) and Showtime, by tampering with the cable operator's equipment or through purchasing unauthorized decoders or stolen cable TV converters. No matter how it's done, cable theft violates Federal and State laws. Under the recently passed Federal Cable Communications Policy Act, theft of cable TV service is punishable by. $1;000 or six months in prison, or both. Cable operators can also seek civil relief for damaged equipment and lost revenues. But what Storer really wants is to have everyone who enjoys the service share the cost of providing it. The Company usually seeks to convert unauthorized viewers to subscribership, reserving prosecution for those who have damaged egiupment or illegally reconnected themselves. Storer Cable presently serves 31,000 subscribers in the communities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Adams -- 533--8347 STOR ULE Commitment to Excellence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 1985 In our effort to continue improving service to our customers in the Northwest area, Storer Cable has announced the addition of business office staff and extended telephone hours effective, Monday, January 28, 1985. Customers seeking general information or with billing questions may call 533-8020 between the hours of 7:30 a.m, to 10 P.M. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon. Reception problem calls are answered at 533-4576 Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to Midnight, and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., . An answering service is available when we are not regularly staffing our telephones. Storer hopes these additional hours will be helpful and more convenient for our customers. Storer Cable presently serves 31,000 subscribers in the communities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Adams - 533-8347 A Service of NORTHERN CABLEVISION N.W., INC. 6901 Winnetka Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 ' CITY OF February 4, 1985 PLYMOUTR Ms. Louwanna Kluck 2660 East Medicine Lake Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Dear Ms. Kluck: As you learned at the January 14 Plymouth Town Meeting, the City has a proposed project to upgrade the existing condition of East Medicine Lake Boulevard. As I believe you are aware, the existing street is in a very poor condition and requires considerable maintenance each spring. The location of your property is between 26th Avenue and the intersection of East Medicine Lake Boulevard with Medicine Ridge Road. There are no proposed improvements or upgrading on this portion of East Medicine ".ake Boulevard. The improvements would take place northerly of the intersection with Medicine Ridge Road. The improvements on East Medicine Lake Boulevard that are proposed would upgrade the street to a standard "collector" city street. The width of this type of street is normally 36 feet wide. This allows for one lane of traffic in each direction and parking on one side of the street. As you are aware, there is also a proposal to construct a trail in this same area. If the trail is incorporated as part of the street, it could necessitate a wider street. As this project continues to move forward through the city's planning proc- esses, you and other property owners will be kept informed of the plans as they are developed in more detail. Since your property does not directly abut the proposed improvement, yuu will not be informed of public hearings by a direct mailing. I would suggest you follow this project through the local newspaper and, also, you may wish to contact my office periodically to obtain its status. Properties which directly abut any proposed improvement will receive direct mailings. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:bw cc: Frank Boyles 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PL (MOUTH, ",11NNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE 612) 559•%800 JAI CITY OF February 4, 1985 PLYMOUTH+ Ms. Audrey Johnson 2950 East Medicine Lake Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Dear Ms. Johnson: As you learned at the Plymouth Town Meeting held on January 14, the City has a proposed improvement project to upgrade the existing condition of East Medicine Lake Boulevard. This project is proposed for construction in 1986. As of this time we do not have any surveys, preliminary plans or detail plans of the street improvement project. The preliminary plans will be developed during the late fall of 1985. You and other property owners which are immediately adjacent to the proposed project will be informed when the preliminary plans have been developed. You will be notified of a public information meeting after these plans are received. Until these plans are developed, I cannot comment on whether it will require the removal of the trees adjacent to your property. If at any time you wish to know the status of this project, please contact my office. Otherwise, you will be receiving additional information in the fall of 1985. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:bw cc: Frank Boyles 'I"r, :Di ('100TH 2 UL=!4i 'D ::'LYVC.1- -a MINtlESOTA -147. TELEP�-,;- 6'21 559-2800 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 DATE: TO FROM: SUBJECT To: Frank Boyles RE: Junk Vehicle Complaint at 17025 County Road 6 Contacted vehicle owner, Punko on 1-30-85. Vehicle is currently registered for 1985. Vehicle will be repaired when owner receives insurance settlement. Vehicle involved in a H&R personal injury accident. Suspect driver was identified and charged by Plymouth PD for DWI, H&R, etc. The owner of the vehicle cannot receive his insurance settlement until the other driver is convicted of H&R. The suspect driver has not shown up at either of his court appearances and until he is picked up or appears he cannot be convicted. Punko was given a 30 -day extension due to these circumstances. Community Service Officers Steven Barg Mary Uhlig ' � i it .Z' `a.'7 �"rt`��_-�W. '•i.��:wna. � � -•y .mob i.� ,,,,f,,,�: � .�,i. •�,` . T - *'�' tr'-.. , " ' ..:F � ,.,�,.: Robert Middlemist 4140 Ximines Lane Plymouth, Minn. 55441 January 14, 1985 RE: Tammie Middlemist Addition Dear City Council Members: Please explain to me if you would why there are several developers in the City of Plyrouth who de•-e[op much larger pieces than my 11.6 acres and receive their needed city council approvals in six or seven months, but I don't seem to be able to get through the tangled web of city bureaucrats to reveive even a preliminary approval. I entered into a purchase agreement almost one year ago. Looking forward to hea-ing fron you so,.n. S',ncerely, Robert Middlemist Robert Midalemist 4140 Ximin::s Lane Plymouth, Mn. 55441 December 14, 1984 Dear Planning Do[artment: Ci tv Council: Subject: 'jammie Mid1lemist Additiou I received Sara McConn's letter December 7, 1084. 1 basically have two items to discuss. One, regardin the time sc.lue, ,,f the ti!gc :t has tak;:*1 to tris before the city. n February r -iv -. entered ink j a r 1 ,.. a,rcen e: t on this property one year .,,go. I r e a operatio.is of th, city r-,ove slow, but certainly the city approvals should not take lunger than what it take to develop the property, but that is ceetainly the way it's beginni:-4 t,; look. Regardless of whether the city docs the irnpr„verments on 47th Avenue, or I do them, 1 fail to :.>_e why I couldn't be heard by tl.e -.ity council at the next available meeting. Two, I do not read acv place �-, tie cities rul.-'s 'nil-c�ulations as to why I have been forced to include mf nIighbo:-s propertv (�.ar,;ilie Forncss) in my plat. This requirement of fours is cai,-;ing some y;reat preblcros. Both Cam;iI- Forness and I wish not to have her lot included in my plat. Sre agreed t^ _;eli me, for an agreed upon price, 11.6 acres. This is a separate parcel cf gruund, and the city should not be forcing me to supply assessments for 13 acres when I am only purchasing 11.6 acres. If I had agreed to pay cash for her 11.6 acres, instead of her agreeing to finance the property for me, she wculj not be named in my plat, and I would not be required to supply hur witt:,tssessm�-nts- C1mille Forness' lot lines to her property are not changing and I am not making use of any of her land. Sincerely, i' Robert Middlemist February 4, 1985 Mr. Robert Middlemist 4140 Ximines Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 RE Tammie Middlemist Addition Dear Mr. Middlemist: CITY OF PLYMOUTFF I have been asked to respond to your January 14, 1985 letter to City You asked for an explanation as to why it seemingly is taking longer preliminary plat application, than applications for other developers larger tracts of land. ZS5 --%a Councilmembers. to process your who have platted I believe you are aware that the size of a tract of land is only one factor in deter- mining the complexity of an application, and that other factors, such as the location of the property and the nature of the request, generally have more to do with the time required for processing an application. The Tammie Middlemist Addition involves land which not only was on the fringe of the Staged Growth Area in the City, but also was the subject, last February, of a hearing to rezone it to the Future Restricted Development Classification (FRD), because of the lack of utilities. You will recall that you and the owner requested the City to not rezone the land, as you were in the process of formalizing a purchase agreement, and preparing an application for platting. The City Council, therefore, did not complete the rezoning process. When you eventually did submit your application, the first step was the processing of the necessary amendment to the Staged Growth Plan, and this was approved by the City Council in August. These two steps are particularly significant given your concerns about timing, because they indicate that this property was not in the same status as most developable land is when a developer submits an application for a preliminary plat. Once that matter had been resolved, the Planning Commission and City Council were able to then focus on the specific features of your proposed rezoning and platting. That application was being processed immediately following the consideration of the other items, and in August and September, both the City Council and you were aware of the storm drainage situation in this area, which required resolution. In addition, you had raised several issues which the City Council believes should be resolved before taking final action on your petition. I have enclosed the chronology of key dates regarding the review of your request. I believe it indicates that progress has been made without undue delay, leading up to the scheduled consideration of your application on February 4, 1985. One item is your petition for the City construction of 47th Avenue North; this was submitted October 3, 1984, and the City Council ordered the preliminary engineering report on October 15, 1984. You submitted that petition following the City Council's deferral of your appli- cation for other reasons. Now that that engineering report has been received, a Public Hearing has been scheduled for the February 4, 1985 meeting as well. It would not have been appropriate for the Council to review and act upon your application, until they had the benefit of that engineering report and the results of the Public Hearing. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800 Page two Mr. Robert Middle:mist Tammie Middlemist Addition February 4, 1985 Therefore, considering the complexity and features of your particular application, it Is my observation that the process has not been extraordinarily long, and other petitions from other developers, which have been of comparable complexity (notwith- standing the size of their projects), have taken just as long. I would also like to comment on your December 14, 1984 letter to the Planning Depart- ment and to the City Council. I believe that Community Development Coordinator Sara McConn has responded to your observations in her correspondence; your concerns about length of processing time however, seem to be based upon a feeling that there is a slowness in processing your particular application. Again, I do not believe that is the case given the time required for the studies that were done regarding the storm drainage, and regarding the construction of 47th Avenue North. I have reviewed the timing of these matters with Public Works Director Fred Moore, and we believe the timing has been reasonable, considering the scope of the studies. The property you have selected to develop was not as "ready" as other proper- ty in the City. I have responded to your other concern, regarding the inclusion of the Forness property in the preliminary plat, in the cover memorandum to your planning item, which will be going to the City Council on February 4, 1985. The City Code does require that all contiguous land under common ownership be included in the preliminary plat. Mrs. Forness is the fee owner of all of the property, notwithstanding your purchase agree- ment with her, and therefore, the preliminary plat should include all of the land be- longing to Mrs. Forness. I have reviewed this provision with the City Attorney, and he concurs. I believe that we have processed your application in accordance with the City Code, based upon the facts and information available to us, including the written permission received from Mrs. Forness to process this application. The matter of assessments will ultimately be resolved by the City Council; this normally occurs in conjunction with the final plat. Your application at this point involves only the preliminary plat and the rezoning. Thank you for your inquiries. Please call me if you have additional questions. k:QOZ�1 Blair Tremere, Director Community Development BT/gw cc: File 84052 City Manager James G. Willis Community Development Coordinator Sara McConn Public Works Director Fred Moore ENC CHRONOLOGY FOR ROBERT MIDDLEMIST REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION FOR "TAMMIE MIDDLEMIST" ACTION DATE ° Application accepted for formal review. May 23, 1984 Initial letter of review comments. dune 7, 1984 Petitioner's response to review comments. duly 11, 1984 ° Preliminary Engineering Report ordered for pond improvements - Project No. 455. August 6, 1984 Planning Commission consideration of amendment to Staged Growth Plan. August 8, 1984 ° City Council consideration of amendment to Staged Growth Plan. August 20, 1984 ° Planning Commission consideration of rezoning and preliminary plat applications. ° *City Council consideration of rezoning and preliminary plat applications. ° Project No. 455 - Engineering Report received ° **Petition received for 47th Avenue North August 22, 1984 Sept. 4, 1984 October 1, 1984 October 3, 1984 ° Preliminary Engineering Report ordered for 47th Avenue North October 15, 1984 ° City Council ordered Project No. 455. (No Public Hearing required for Project No. 455) Dec. 17, 1984 Engineering Report received for 47th Avenue North Dec. 31. 1984 ° City Council ordered Public Hearing for 47th Avenue North fan. 7, 1985 ° Public Hearing to be held for 47th Avenue North Feb. 4, 1985 * Planning Application item was deferred until the meeting of September 17 or 24, 1984, for discussion between the Engineering Department and Mr. Middlemist, with respect to the sanitary sewer on 47th Avenue North; the grading for future Hamel Road; and, pending a report on the consulting engineering study of storm water improvement downstream. ** The application was processed up to this point with the understanding that Mr. Middlemist was going to install the public improvements. Subsequent to the City Council deferral of the Planning application for Rezoning and Preliminary plat, a petition was received from Mr. Middlemist asking the City to construct the public improvements (street). SM/gw Eugene S. Holderness CONSULTING EDINA EXECUTIVE PLAZA, SUITE 203 5200 WILLSON ROAD EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 PHONE January 18, 1985 925.4083 Mr. Jim Willis City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Jim: Thanks very much for the assistance you have given and continue to give me in my handling of the Plymouth Development Council. I ap- preciate your stepping in for me and chairing the meeting. I had a client require an appointment at 8:30 which I desperately tried to change and could not, as that was the only time this week that he could be seen. It is my hope that a nominating committee for passing the baton of leadership was generated at that meeting. By the time you receive this letter, I should have talked to you about it. I will be glad to be of whatever help I can to that group as they attemp to find someone else to take responsibility. It would seem that it is probably a good time from the City's standpoint and from my own personal standpoint for someone else to step into that situation who has more direct involvement in the day to day development com- munity activities in Plymouth. The report which you shared with me from your consultants was most encouraging. Perhaps the best part about all of it over the past eight years of my leadership on the Development Council is that we have been able to dialogue with each other and we have been able to raise differences we had on policy without turning them into personal issues. I have great respect for the way in which you personally have responded to the input from the development community and have made conscious and successful efforts to change not only procedures but, more importantly, attitudes and behaviors. The latter is always harder to do than the procedures. Perhaps our paths will cross in Washington next week at the inaugural. If not, I hope you have a fun and interesting trip. It sounds like it will be a good event to be a part of. Si cerely, Wow"100-0-- Eugene S. Holderness President Plymouth Development'Council ESH/mm cc: David Davenport, Maria Vasilou Eugene S. Holderness CONSULTING EDINA EXECUTIVE PLAZA, SUITE 203 5200 WILLSON ROAD EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 PHONE January 18, 1985 925-4083 Mr. Fred Moore City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Fred: Thanks very much for the preparation work you did for the Plymouth Development Council meeting on the 15th of January. It was helpful to have the materials available and to get all of the issues on the table regarding the erosion control problem. I think it will be a difficult one to enforce and as I said, perhaps easier if you folks can identify some vendors who are available to clean streets on a short notice without charging an arm and a leg to either one of us. Fred, I also had a chance to review the consultants updated report from the fall of 1984 regarding the development climate in Plymouth. As one of the early forces bringing a focus on the concerns that the development community had on the development climate in Plymouth, I found it refreshing to see that our own community was giving positive feedback on a definitive change in the situation. I'm sure that's the result of a lot of hard work and conscientious effort by you, Sherm, and others in your department as well as other departments. I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the effort you have made personally to focus on those issues and concerns which we raised as a development community and tp take the concrete steps both in terms of policy and attitude to make the change. That is nOL always easy. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Eugene S. Holderness, President Plymouth Development Council ESH/mm cc: David Davenport Maria Vasilou January 18, 1985 Mr. Blair Tremere City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 53447 Dear Blair: Eugene S. Holderness CONSULTING EDINA EXECUTIVE PLAZA, SUITE 203 5200 WILLSON ROAD EDINA. MINNESOTA 55424 11 4� f11 �JU : E18 1 19% pwome 925.4093 Just a note to thank you for the administrative help which I know you and your staff continue to give to the Plymouth Development Council. It is particularly helpful to me at this time when my office staff situation is somewhat limited. Blair, in reviewing the comments of the consultants regarding the development climate in Plymouth, it was refreshing to see a strong improvement in the perception of the climate over the last 18 months. I'm sure that's -he result of a lot of hard work and consideration by you and your staff as well as the institution of the development review committee. Since I have been one of the antagonists at times and one who urged for improved relations, I am happy to be able to also thank you for the conscious effort that has been made to be responsive to those concerns. So often we gripe and then when we get the results, we don't turn around and say thank you. The purpose of this letter is to close the loop and to say thank you for the efforts. They are recognized and appreciated by lots of us. Sincerely, Eugene S. Holderness, President Plymouth Development Council ESH/mm cc: David Davenport Maria Jasilou `ARIA VASILIOU 18325 - 31ST AVENUE \ORTH PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 5544 January 31, 1985 Mr. Richard Carlquist PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR -- City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Dick, In the council informational packet last week I received a flowchart showing how members of the police department have participated in various community events during the past year. How ever did you ac- complish the day-to-day tasks and still represent the city at all of these events? My compliments to you and to your staff. Certainly it's attitudes like yours and members of your department that have contributed substantially to the overall good feeling the public is currently enjoying. Way to go, team! Sincerely, P woj Maria cc: Jim Willis 1010 FIRST STREET SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 • 612/935-8474 February 1, 1985 Chief Richard Carlquist Director of Public Safety Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Dick: On Saturday, January 19, 1985, we had the good fortune to utilize Juvenile Specialist Mary Uhli _as a member of our Oral Review Board for entry-level Public Service Officer. Based on comments from the other members of the Board and my personal review of the scoring results, I have concluded that Mary did an outstanding job. Mary's scores were consistent with the others', and without prior knowledge of the candidates written test scores, there was an extremely high correlation between the written and Mary's assess- ment of the candidates during the oral examination. The Board met for nearly ten hours that day and reviewed numerous candidates. It was a difficult task, but the Board remained consistent right up until the end. We now have a list of nine finalists, many of which appear to be excellent candidates for the position. The Plymouth Police Department is fortunate, indeed, to have personnel of the caliber of Mary Uhlig. _Please pass along my sincere appracistron--to-hp-r. �— Vers' cerely, Earl L. Johnson Chief of Police ELJ/cfs cc: Hopkins Police Civil Service Commission City Manager 2000 First Bank Place West Minneapolis Minnesota 55402 Telephone (612) 3334)543 Telecopier (612) 333-0540 Clayton L. LeFevere Herbert P. Lefler J. Dennis O'Brien John E. Drawz David J. Kennedy John B. Dean Glenn E. Purdue Richard J. Schieffer Charles L. LeFevere Herbert P. Lefler III Jeffrey J. Strand Mary J. Bjorklund John G. Kressel Dayle Nolan Cindy L. Lavorato Michael A. Nash Brian F Rice Lorraine S. Clugg James J. Thomson, Jr James M. Strommen Mary C. Nielsen Tent' L. Hall Ronald H. Batty William P. Jordan Susan Dickel Minsberg Kurt J. Erickson LeFevere Lefler Kennedy O'Brien & Drawz A Pmfrv%ional 1+wK iation Richard J. Carlquist Public Safety Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Chief Carlquist: February 1, 1985 Yesterday I tried the case of State of Minnesota v. r•� He was found guilty of an aggravated driving violation, misdemeanor D.W.Z., D.A.R., careless driving and obstructing legal process. Officer uerksen testified -as the -- arresting officer. He d dean outstandlngIle e was —— -- - — extremely_poised and articulate and -would -not allow the defense attorney to affect his poise._ I thought you might be interested in hearing that Officer Duerksen was an ex- cellent witness. Sincerely yours, Susan Dickel Minsberg SDM/sbp cc: Officer Dale Duerksen i `• t I LeFevere Lefler Kennedv O'Brien Dra vz i 2000 First Bank Place West Minneapolis February 4, 1985 Minnesota 55402 Telephone (612) 333-0543 Telecopier (612) 333-0540 Clayton L. LeFevere Herbert P. Lefler J. Dennis O'Brien John E.Drawz Mr. Richard Carlquist David J. Kennedy John B. Dean Police Chief Glenn E. Purdue City of Plymouth Richard J.Schieffer 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Charles L. LeFevere Herbert P. Lefler 111 Plymouth, MN 55447 y Jeffrey J. Strand Mary J. Biorklund Dear Dick: John G. Kressel Dayle Nolan Cindy L. Lavorato Just a note to tell you; in writing, how much I have Michael A. Nash Brian F. Rice appreciated and needed the time, energy and contributions of Lorraine S.Clugg your Field Supervisors Ted Larson, John Ward, Ron Foreman, James J. Thomson, Jr. Larry Holzerland. These four individuals have given over James M. Strommen Mary C. Nielsenp countless hours of their time and substantial energyto help Terry L. Hall in preparation and presenting the cases for Kedell and Ronald H. Batty Nelson. Their efforts, personalities and assistance have been invaluable to me. I could not have done the job without them. All four are indeed exceptional and deserve to be recognized for their many efforts. Sincerely yours, &-v, /11a--%-/ Dayle Nolan DN:kk cc James Willis February 6, 1985 The Honorable David Durenberger United States Senator 353 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Durenberger: i CITY C� PLYMOUTR We appreciate receiving General Revenue Sharing. We would like to see it continued. But, not at the expense of continuing to mortgaging our nation's future. The magnitude of the overall government debt, the continuing increase in annual budgetary deficits, and the tremendous fiscal commitments we have made, but not yet funded, must be addressed now. All sectors of our society must be expected to share in the solution to the problem we have helped create. General Revenue Sharing must be a part of that solution. Other of our "pet" programs, such as Community Development Block grants and sewer funding need to be reviewed. And the list goes on for all sectors of our society. None of us want to give up any of our specific benefits; we would rather see others required to bear the sacrifice. This cycle must be broken and the opportunity is at hand. We hope you and your colleagues will seize the initiative to begin the process of bringing back some semblance of fiscal sanity to our national government. We want to do our part, but your leadership is essential. Yours very truly, Oame G. Willis Manager OGW:jm 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 February 6, 1985 , i CITY C� PLYMOUTR The Honorable Rudy Boschwitz United States Senator 2109 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Boschwitz: We appreciate receiving General Revenue Sharing. We would like to see it continued. But, not at the expense of continuing to mortgaging our nation's future. The magnitude of the overall government debt, the continuing increase in annual budgetary deficits, and the tremendous fiscal commitments we have made, but not yet funded, must be addressed now. All sectors of our society must be expected to share in the solution to the problem we have helped create. General Revenue Sharing must be a part of that solution. Other of our "pet" programs, such as Community Development Block grants and sewer funding need to be reviewed. And the list goes on for all sectors of our society. None of us want to give up any of our specific benefits; we would rather see others required to bear the sacrifice. This cycle must be broken and the opportunity is at hand. We hope you and your colleagues will seize the initiative to begin the process of bringing back some semblance of fiscal sanity to our national government. We want to do our part, but your leadership is essential. Yours very truly, Jame G. Willis Manager JGW:jm 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 February 6, 1985 CITY C� PUMOUTR Ms. Marge Wherley Community Services Department A-1065 Hennepin County Government Center 300 So. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE Chapter 617/County Plan regarding Concentration of Community -Based Residential Facilities Dear Ms. Wherley: The January 3, 1985 letter from Community Services Department Director Michael Webber, conveyed the draft of this Plan to the City, and indicated that questions and written comments should be addressed to you. This plan was prepared in response to the direc- tion of Chapter 617 of the 1984 Minnesota Legislature Session Laws. We have had the opportunity to review the draft Plan, and I am enclosing a copy of City Council Resolution No. 85-127 that directs our response to you regarding that Plan. The City of Plymouth is calling for the County to provide the opportunity for meaning- ful involvement by all municipalities throughout the County, as well as participation in the final formulation, refinement, and eventual implementation of the Plan. The City calls for more specific land use regulation expertise beyond the scope of Just the City of Minneapolis Zoning Ordinance, or of any single community. There should be a full appraisal of the real cost and sources of funding for supportive services, and a fuller recognition that all parties, not Just municipalities involved with this subject be provided with educational opportunities and materials. The work plan should be appropriately modified to specifically include opportunities for participation and input by suburban municipalities, as well as by the City of Min- neapolis, advocacy groups, and providers. The concern regarding land use regulation expertise stems from the legislative con- straint against Hennepin County's participation in land use planning and regulation activities. The report suggests that many suburban municipalities are unable to prop- erly deal with zoning matters for the lack of professional staff and expertise. We dispute that to the extent that you will find most of the cities which would be likely to receive residential care facilities, are those which in fact do have staff resources in areas of land use planning and regulation. Such expertise is not limited to the City of Minneapolis. However, to the extent that all suburban communities may not share in that resource, some credible independent source of expertise could be consulted. The concern here is that there are land use planning and regulation ramifications which need to be addressed, and which cannot be written off as efforts by suburban municipal- ities to create road blocks to the establishment of residential facilities. ;fid n PI YMCA ITN RClI1I PVAPn PI YMCA ITH MINN FSCITA 55447 TPI FPHnNP fRi91 55Q-9Rnn Page two Ms. Marge Wherley Community Services Department/Hennepin County February 6, 1985 We appreciate the effort the County has made in response to the legislative direction, and we -only regret, at this stage, that there was not more opportunity for suburban municipal input as the draft was created. We urge you to not only make appropriate modifications to the draft Plan, which will more fully recognize that the role of sub- urban municipalities is important, but also will provide the opportunities for suburban municipalities to participate in the final formulation of the plan and its implementation. Some efforts have been made to provide educational opportunity for municipalities and others to learn about this subject. We believe it is significant that additional op- portunities be provided for all parties involved to learn of all aspects of this. There are portions of the report which suggest that interests other than the suburban municipalities have definite opinions and positions regarding the role of suburban municipalities. While these negative attitudes may be based on actual experiences in some municipalities, it seems that the basic problem on the whole is communication. I personally observed the legislative committee hearing process during the consideration of Chapter 617, and unfortunately, I witnessed supporters of the Bill actively seek to keep municipal involvement and input to a minimum. Hennepin County should take the lead and provide the opportunities for all municipalities, as well as the City of Min- neapolis, to have input on this important issue. Should timing be considered a prob- lem, the County should consider, as a recommendation to the legislature, that more time be afforded for completing the planning process. This is not to suggest undue delay, but is to suggest that this subject should be fully considered and evaluated before implementing a plan that could prove to be more problematical than the situation it was intended to solve. Thank you for providing us with a copy of the draft Plan, and with the opportunity to convey our concerns and comments. We hereby request that you keep us informed of the status of this Plan, and of the additional planning and implementation efforts. We believe you will find that there are responsible suburban municipalities who, with proper notice and information, will be willing to assist the County in addressing this legislatively mandated task. Sin erely, Blair Tremere, Director Community Development BT/gw cc: City Manager dames G. Willis City Councilmembers Hennepin County Commissioners (Plymouth) Plymouth's Legislative Delegation, Representatives and Senators CITY OF PLYMDUTH Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 4Th day of February 1985. The following members were present: Deputy Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Neils, Vasiliou and Crain The following members were absent: Ma or Davenport Councilmember Neils introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 85-127 DIRECTING RESPONSE TOHENNEPIN ILI COUNTY PER REGARSTATDING LAW LAN TO DISPERSE CONCENTRATION OF COM- MUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL WHEREAS, the City has received a copy of the draft Hennepin County Plan regarding Con- centration of Community -Based Residential Facilities, which was prepared by the County in response to direction of the State legislature in Laws of Minnesota 1984, Chapter 617; and, WHEREAS, the County has requested questions and comments regarding the draft plan by February 8, 1985, and, WHEREAS, Municipal interests had limited representation during the preparation of the plan, though suburban municipalities appear to be the subject of the plan with respect to new sites for facilities which must be established or re-established as the result of dispersal efforts; and, WHEREAS, Hennepin County Board Resolution No. 84-12-861, not only directs that the plan be circulated to municipalities for review and comment, but also directs that a final plan will be subject to a Public Hearing in the near future; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MIN- NESOTA, that it should and hereby does direct the administrative staff to prepare and send a response to Hennepin County regarding the plan, and conveying the following con- cerns: 1. There should be opportunity for involvement by suburban municipalities throughout the rest of the planning and implementation phases, and the draft plan should be appropriately amended to reflect that. 2. The additional planning and implementation should include input from sources of expertise in the area of land use regulation which, by law, is not a function of Hennepin County. 3. The plan should be appropriately modified to reflect that all parties, not just municipalities, should be provided with opportunities for education about, and familiarization with the problems and needs the legislation is intended to address. The notion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was vote bei g tad nythereon, the Councilmember Crain , and upon following voted in favor thereof: 4 es The roilwing voted aga nst or a sta n : Non ss a op Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly p an •