HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-15-1985CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 15, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS......
1. 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. Agenda
attached.
2. SKIING IN PLYMOUTH -- Saturday, February 16, Plymouth Creek Park,
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
3. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, February 18, City offices will be
closed in observance of President's Day.
4. TWINWEST CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST -- Friday, March 1, 7:30
a.m. at the Golden Valley House, 4820 Olson Highway.
5. MARCH CALENDAR -- A copy of the March calendar of meetings and
events is attached.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID -- The Municipal Legislative Commission's
Committee on Local Government Aids met last week to discuss our
legislative strategy and the results of the first series of
presentations to the House Tax Committee. Various groups made
presentations before Bill Schrieber's committee on February 4. It
appears that the consensus which had developed around the League of
Cities proposal, while still intact, may be in the process of
becoming unglued. The League's policy would require a 10% increase
in funding for the first year and the Governor is suggesting approx-
imately 4.5%. Bill Schrieber thinks that the number may be even
less than that. It appears that the entire topic of property tax
relief may have first priority with the House Committee and local
government aid a lower priority. From the property taxpayer's
standpoint, changes in the property tax system, particularly in the
classification of property and the percentage valuation applied to
those various classes, could be of substantially more benefit to
suburban property taxpayers than an increase in the LGA formula.
This may not be "good" news for cities seeking additional funds for
their operating budgets, but would spell R -E -L -I -E -F to the majority
of our taxpayers.
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1985
The League of Small Cities, representing the majority of outstate
small communities, is expected this weekend to discuss its position
on the LGA formula issue. It is speculated that they may seek a LGA
formula which is different from that of the League, and thereby,
drive the first real wedge into the League's LGA effort. The League
of Cities, in the meantime, is seeking to hold together the
coalition of special interests which have thus far not actively
opposed the League's policy. The Mayor and I have received a letter
from Mary Anderson, Mayor of Golden Valley, who serves as the
President of the League of Cities, urging our continued support for
the League's formula.
Thursday afternoon the MLC's Operating Committee met in Eagan to
discuss various legislative matters. With respect to LGA, we
reviewed a tabulation of the effects of the League of Cities' LGA
formula, but assuming that the pure formula was enacted by the
legislature without additional funding. If this were to occur,
which is unlikely, Plymouth's LGA would increase from $346,000 to
$860,000. On the other hand, however, Minneapolis and St. Paul
would decrease from $58,040,000. and $33,863,000 to $49,360,000 and
$29,436,000 respectively.
The Governor's property tax program is going to be presented to the
House Tax Committee on Tuesday morning. We received an hour and
one-half presentation on it from Sohn Haynes of the Department of
Finance, and Dennis Erno, Assistant Commissioner Department of
Revenue. Under this plan, the State would assume the responsibility
of funding 23.5 mills for each school district. These new expendi-
tures would be offset by the elimination of homestead credits and
certain school categorical aids. According to the representatives,
the effect of the change would be neutral as it affects the State's
obligation. Over time, however, it would have beneficial effects.
First, it would do away with the homestead credit payment program
which continues to cost the State substantial sums of money, while
at the same time affording outstate municipalities an opportunity to
raise their tax levies. Most outstate residents are not receiving
the full homestead credit payment and accordingly, for each dollar
of new taxes that may be levied, the State assumes 55% of the cost
impact up to $650. In the metropolitan area, on the other hand,
approximately 80% of the homeowners are at the homestead credit
payment maximum. Secondly, the program would eliminate levy limits
for cities and counties, thereby making them more functionally and
politically accountable for their own property tax levies.
2. MEDICINE LAKE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS -- Town Meeting 4 residents in the
Medicine Lake area requested that the City more actively pursue druq
and alcohol enforcement efforts on the lake. On February 8 two
Plymouth police officers, together with a Hennepin County Water
Patrol investigator, conducted an 8 -hour enforcement shift. The
result of these efforts were 5 careless driver tags issued and 13
juveniles charged with alcohol violations.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORAN"
February 15, 1985
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3. STRATEGIC PLANNING -- The five staff members participating in the
Government Training Service/Dayton Hudson Corporation Strategic
Planning seminar will attend the second of five sessions on
Thursday, February 14. For that session, participants are expected
to: 1) revise a stakeholder analysis worksheet completed during the
first session; and 2) complete a draft mission statement. The
stakeholder analysis is intended to help seminar participants
understand those individuals or organizations who have expectations
of how the City of Plymouth should act. The attached five page
stakeholder analysis attempts to identify each of the significant
stakeholders for the City, the criteria which each uses to assess
Plymouth's performance, and our judgement as to Plymouth's
performance according to the stakeholders criteria.
Also attached is a draft mission statement. The mission statement
is based upon the City's Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and
criteria (also attached). The mission statement responds to the
essential mission related questions any organization must answer.
4. PLYMOUTH NAMED AS "TREE CITY U.S.A." -- Plymouth has received the
"Tree ity U.S. ." award from the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Governor Perpich is scheduled to present the Tree City awards to the
Mayors, City Managers and Foresters in mid-April. The Forester
applied for this award earlier this year. Only 29 other cities in
the State have had this distinction. In order to qualify a city
must meet the following criteria: 1) hold an Arbor Day celebration;
2) spend at least $1.00 per capita on its forestry program; 3) have
a tree ordinance; and 4) have a tree board.
In recognition of this event and to promote urban forestry, the
Mayor will be asked to adopt a proclamation on May 6 declaring Arbor
Day in the City of Plymouth.
5. COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY UPDATE -- Attached is a report on the
comparable worth study from the Metropolitan Area Management
Association listing the progress made during January and activities
planned or underway during February.
6. TOWN MEETING FEEDBACK RESPONSES - Attached are staff responses to
resident feedback forms received at the Town Meeting for Area 4.
7. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, January 10, 1985
b. Suburban Rate Authority, January 16, 1985
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1985
8. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following departmental reports for the
month of January are attached:
a. Police Department
b. Fire Department
9. MAKING HOMES MORE AFFORDABLE -- Home builders in a recent survey
conducted at the 41st annual convention of National Association of
Home Builders, named the cost of financing as being the most
significant issue of housing affordability. Attached is an article
from the San Francisco Examiner which discusses the survey and how
builders plan to make homes more affordable.
10. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION -- The following correspondence has been
received concerning Plymouth employees:
a. Letter of appreciation from the dames R. Stolle family, 18705 -
28th Avenue No., to Plymouth Police Officers noel Franz and Sohn
Larson for assistance during a family crisis.
b. Letter from Darrell Larson, 2810 Weston Lane, thanking Mark
Peterson for the maintenance of the ice skating rink in the
Maple Dell/Maple Creek area.
c. Letter to Laurie Houk from Dan Bartus, Dan -Bar Homes,
complimenting Diane Arneson and Sharon Reisinger for their
helpful, friendly, and professional manner at the reception
counter.
11. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Medicine Lake Mayor Neal Sorenson to City Manager
with regard to discussions on the Mutual Fire Protection
Agreement between Plymouth and the City of Medicine Lake.
b. Letter of appreciation from Bernard Aldrich, Advance Machine
Company, on the cooperation received from the Council, Planning
Commission and City Manager concerning their development
project.
James G. Willis
City Manager
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TOWN MEETING AGENDA
AREA FIVE
February 19, 1985
7:00 p.m.
I. THOROUGHFARES
A. Extension of 45th from Nathan to Zachary Lane
B. County Road 9 improvement between County Road 18 and I-494
C. New County Road 61
II. PARKS
A. French Regional Park
B. Rolling Hills and Schmidt Lake Neighborhood Parks
C. Zachary Park
D. Trails
III. HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT
A. Staged Development Plan
B. RDC Properties
C. Jamestown
D. Deerwood Estates
E. Rolling Hills
TV. OTHER ITEMS
A. Public Transportation feedback
B. City Council meetings on cable television channel 7
C. City Project - Storm Water Drainage Improvements
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MISSION STATEMENT
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Plymouth - "a city in a country setting" - represents a unique, complementary
blend of residential, business, industrial and open space. Comprising nearly 36
square miles, Plymouth is a growing second tier suburban community of almost
40,000 persons. Our natural amenities feature numerous lakes, marshes, ponds,
woodlands and hills. The community boasts a strategic geographic location in the
metropolitan area and is served by the well developed regional transportation
system.
To enhance our desirable natural environment, the government of Plymouth provides
an appropriate level of services to its residents, business community and visitors
at comparatively reasonable costs. The City operates on a "lean staff philosophy"
promoting performance principles coupled with merit compensation and retention of
the best qualified performers. To complement personnel resources the City has
adopted a philosophy of acquiring and maintaining modern, up-to-date date tools
and capital equipment to accomplish city work objectives.
The following objectives constitute the mission of the City of Plymouth:
I. Suitable Housing and Environment - The City will promote the development of
a variety of quality affordable housing for various income levels through
the development approval process and through Housing and Redevelopment
Authority activity. In addition to meeting the above criteria, residential
developments are to harmoniously integrate with the natural environmental
qualities of the community to provide for an impression of rural livinq in
an urban setting.
II. Economic Vitality - With the assistance of periodic analysis, the City will
encourage the economic vitality through a diversified economic base,
balanced commerce, industry and residential population, and the availability
of a broad range of employment opportunities for residents and non-residents
alike. In accomplishing this goal the City will promote efficient land use
and the continued development and maintenance of a solid property tax base.
III. Security - The City will enact, maintain and administer policies and
ordinances which assure the safety and health of the individual and
preservation of property consistent with maintaining quality of life in the
community and protecting the natural living environment of Plymouth.
IV. Access through Municipal Infrastructure - The City will promote orderly
development through advance planning for municipal water and sewer
extension, storm water drainage improvements and street roadway systems.
This planning will be supplemented by fiscal analysis to assess and plan for
the impact of extending new while replacing existing facilities.
V. Human Development - A broad range of educational and learning, leisure time
opportunities and experiences will be offered for residents in cooperation
with other area agencies in utilizing available municipal buildings and
recreation facilities.
VI. Fiscal Resources - Long range fiscal planning, as well as monitoring of
current fiscal activity, will be a continuing high priority. The careful
management of fiscal resources will facilitate the City's ability to attain
its objectives.
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JOINT COMPENSATION STUDY STATUS REPORT
February 4, 1985
The Compensation Study is well underway. This is the first of what will be
monthly status reports on the Study that I will be sending to you. In each
report I will summarize the key completions and significant progress made
that month and list the activities planned for the next month. You may
want to use this report to help keep your elected officials informed as to
the status of the study.
January Progress and Completion
1. Preliminary questionnaires for the jobs to be covered were developed
with the use of available job descriptions, Business Advisors existing
questionnaires, subject matter experts, and Personnel Committee members
from several cities, utilities, etc.
2. Occupational Questionnaire workshops were held with employees from the
metropolitan -area cities to review and provide input to the preliminary
questionnaires. Over 1200 employees were invited to attend the
workshops.
3. Communications were sent to City Managers explaining the Study and
asking for each city to designate a person to serve as the City Contact
to coordinate the activities of the Compensation Study.
4. The Personnel Committee met six times to schedule the Occupational
Questionnaire Workshops and to plan the logistics for the process.
5. A communication prepared for employees explaining the Compensation
Study was given to all cities to assist in communication with
employees.
6. A meeting with Twin Cities elected officials was held in the
metropolitan area.
February Plans
1. A meeting with elected officials will be held in Mankato on February 6,
1985 and in Brainerd on February 13, 1985.
2. Occupational Questionnaire Workshops for outstate cities will be held
February 6 and 7 in Mankato and Brainerd; 500 employees have been
invited.
JOINT COMPENSATION STUDY -2- February 4, 1985
STATUS REPORT
3. Preliminary questionnaires will be revised based on workshop data
collected.
4. Supervisors to serve as valuers and members of the Occupational
Advisory Group will be selected.
5. The logistics to complete valuing of the tasks and to administer
questionnaires will be planned.
bcc: J. Willis NOTE:
February 15, 1985
Letters in response to the request
residents at the Town Meeting.
tloo
Mr. Roger Eggen
President Middle East HOA
9905 41st Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Eggen:
E CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
submitted by these
This letter is written to inform you that four planning applications have been
submitted which relate to development of the area located north of County Road
9, and east of Nathan Lane.
A Final Plat application has been submitted by Ogren Properties for "Rockford
Square Addition". It is anticipated that this application will be considered by
the City Council at their March 4, 1985 meeting. Planning Commission review of
the Final Plat is not required, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance
provisions.
An application has been submitted by Burger King Corporation for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variances. The proposal is for the con-
struction of a Class II Restaurant with drive-through facility. The proposal
includes a request for variances relating to the size of the directional signage
(4.6 sq. ft. vs 4 sq. ft.); and, drive aisle setback from the building in order
to allow for a drive-through window. It is anticipated that this application
will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their February 27, 1985 meeting.
An application has been submitted by Ogren Properties for a Site Plan and Vari-
ance proposal for the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. commercial building, and
variance from the fire lane requirements of the City Fire Code. It is antici-
pated that this will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their February
27, 1985 meeting.
An application has been submitted by Holiday Station Stores, Inc., for the con-
struction of a 3,600 sq. ft. self -serve gasoline station and merchandise conven-
ience center. It is anticipated that this will be reviewed by the Planning Com-
mission at their February 27, 1985 meeting.
Copies of the application materials as submitted are available for review at the
Public Information Counter at City Center between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and
4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays. The Planning Commission
meeting to be held Wednesday, February 27, 1985 will commence at 7:30 P.M.
Sincerely,
Sara L. McConn
Community Development Coordinator
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File 85002
File 85000(3
Fi4O�5PMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
February 15, 1985
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Ms. Boyce Humboldt CITY OF
PLYMOUTI
4130 Ximines Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Ms. Humboldt:
This letter is written to inform you that four planning applications have been
submitted which relate to development of the area located north of County Road
9, and east of Nathan Lane.
A Final Plat application has been submitted by Ogren Properties for "Rockford
Square Addition". It is anticipated that this application will be considered by
the City Council at their March 4, 1985 meeting. Planning Commission review of
the Final Plat is not required, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance
provisions.
An application has been submitted by Burger King Corporation for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variances. The proposal is for the con-
struction of a Class II Restaurant with drive-through facility. The proposal
includes a request for variances relating to the size of the directional signage
(4.6 sq. ft. vs 4 sq. ft.); and, drive aisle setback from the building in order
to allow for a drive-through window. It is anticipated that this application
will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their February 27, 1985 meeting.
An application has been submitted by Ogren Properties for a Site Plan and Vari-
ance proposal for the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. commercial building, and
variance from the fire lane requirements of the City Fire Code. It is antici-
pated that this will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, at their February
27, 1985 meeting.
An application has been submitted by Holiday Station Stores, Inc., for the con-
struction of a 3,600 sq. ft. self -serve gasoline station and merchandise conven-
ience center. It is anticipated that this will be reviewed by the Planning Com-
mission at their February 27, 1985 meeting.
Copies of the application materials as submitted are available: for review at the
Public Information Counter at City Center between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and
4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays. The Planning Commission
meeting to be held Wednesday, February 27, 1985 will commence at 7:30 P.M.
Sincerely,
Xr lLyk4
ja44-
Sara L. McConn
Community Development Coordinator
SM/gw
cc: File 84103
File 85002
File 85003
File 85006
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
February 15, 1985
Mrs. Robert O. Madsen
3720 Trenton Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mrs. Madsen:
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
This letter is written to inform you that four planning applications have been
submitted which relate to development of the area located north of County Road
9, and east of Nathan Lane.
A Final Plat application has been submitted by Ogren Properties for "Rockford
Square Addition". It is anticipated that this application will be considered by
the City Council at their March 4, 1985 meeting. Planning Commission review of
the Final Plat is not required, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance
provisions.
An application has been submitted by Burger King Corporation for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variances. The proposal is for the con-
struction of a Class II Restaurant with drive-through facility. The proposal
includes a request for variances relating to the size of the directional signage
(4.6 sq. ft. vs 4 sq. ft.); and, drive aisle setback from the building in order
to allow for a drive-through window. It is anticipated that this application
will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their February 27, 1985 meeting.
An application has been submitted by Ogren Properties for a Site Plan and Vari-
ance proposal for the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. commercial building, and
variance from the fire lane requirements of the City Fire Code. It is antici-
pated that this will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their February
27, 1985 meeting.
An application has been submitted by Holiday Station Stores, Inc., for the con-
struction of a 3,600 sq. ft. self -serve gasoline station and merchandise conven-
ience center. It is anticipated that this will be reviewed by the Planning Com-
mission at their February 27, 1985 meeting.
Copies of the application materials as submitted are available for review at the
Public Information Counter at City Center between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and
4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays. The Planning Commission
meeting to be held Wednesday, February 27, 1985 will commence at 7:30 P.M.
Sincerely,
Sara L. McConn
Community Development Coordinator
SM/gw
cc: File 84103
File 85002
File 85003
File 85006
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
January 10, 1985
Page 1
Present: Chair Threinen, Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan, Reed and
LaTour; staff Blank, Brown, Busch, Patterson and Pederson
Absent: Commissioner Beach
Due to lack of a quorum at 7:30 p.m., it was decided to begin the meet-
ing with a staff presentation from Rick Busch. Warming houses opened
December 20th, after a few days' delay due to warm weather, and ice
conditions have been good. Winter 4 -man hockey and co-rec broomball
are underway, as well as 3 -man basketball, 5 -man basketball and volley-
ball leagues. Commissioner Reed asked about the progress of the ice-
man triathalon, and Rick stated that Ruth would be discussing that
program during her presentation later in the meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM PLANS
Chair Threinen opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. and introduced
Director Eric Blank, who gave a brief presentation on the proposed amend-
ments, by explaining each one and pointing them out on a map.
Ken Peterson, residing at 1325 Kingsview Lane, stated that his main
concerns involved the development of Parkers Lake City Park, and the
impact that development may have on the residents currently living on
the lake. He requested that the City re -consider any proposed activities
that may generate too much traffic on the lake. He then gave Chair Threinen
several copies of letters submitted by other concerned residents.
Chair Threinen pointed out that, at this time, it is premature to make any
definite plans for Parkers Lake City Park. She indicated that there will
be planning meetings in the future, specifically to discuss Parkers Lake,
and that Mr. Peterson could expect to receive an invitation to those meetings.
Neil Gustafson, residing at 5185 Holly Lane, made a presentation to the
Commission and staff, with the use of maps and the overhead projector,
asking them to consider eliminating a proposed trail running west from the
Plymouth Gun Club to Peony Lane, just south of 55th Avenue. He indicated
that he owns a 21 -acre parcel in this area, and that the trail, as proposed,
would run across a portion of that parcel. He further indicated that this
area is mostly marsh, and is often under water, and that it would be far
too costly for any developer to fill it to a level that would support a
trail. He also pointed out that one of the objectives of the Comprehen-
sive Plan was to "protect natural resources, such as flood plains. . .
from development," and that any plans to put a trail here would be in
direct conflict with that objective.
Chair Threinen commented that this trail was originally proposed to provide
access to Egan Park, and that any development of this nature probably would
not take place for many years; perhaps as late as the year 2,000. She
suggested that staff visit the site, and perhaps make some suggestions
for an alternate route for this proposed trail.
Bill Ramsey, residing at 1215 Kingsview Lane, came before the Commission
to comment on the development of Parkers Lake City Park, and in particular,
the development of a swimming beach on the north end of the lake. It is
his feeling that excessive amounts of sand would be required in order to
PRAC Minutes of January 10, 1985
Page 2
develop a swimming beach here, and that the DNR probably would not approve
of adding the amount of sand required.
Chair Threinen, again, reiterated that special planning meetings would be
held in the future regarding Parkers Lake City Park and that Mr. Ramsey
would be invited to attend.
Being no additional speakers, Chair Threinen closed the public hearing
at 8:14 p.m.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LATOUR TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND
TRAIL SYSTEM PLANS AS OUTLINED IN A MEMO FROM STAFF DATED JANUARY 4, 1985.
The motion carried with all ayes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Threinen called the regular portion of the January meeting to order
at 8:15 p.m. in the City Center Council Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Chesebrough corrected item 5 in the December minutes regarding
the iceman triathalon, pointing out that the snowshoe race will be 3K
rather than 3.5K as stated in the minutes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER
MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER MINUTES
AS CORRECTED. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. No representatives were present at this meeting.
b. Staff. Ruth stated that plans for the iceman triathalon were proceeding
smoothly and fliers advertising it were being distributed. Burger King
in Plymouth will be a co-sponsor. The events are being divided into
five age classes for both male and female, and all finishers will
receive a jersey. Winners will receive a medalion. Commissioner
Mullan asked if this event was receiving any special press attention.
Commissioner Chesebrough responded that an article had appeared in
the Plymouth Post, as well as the Star and Tribune's Sunday edition.
Chair Threinen asked how the $25 entry fee was determined, and Ruth
stated that other groups who had sponsored triathalons and marathons
in the past had charged similar fees.
Ruth then discussed the Channel 11 Health Fair, which will be held
at the City Center on Wednesday, March 6. Ruth is proposing to hold
it during the hours of 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Chair Threinen suggested
that Ruth contact the Sunset Hill PTO group for any comments or
suggestions they might have, since they sponsored a Health Fair
site last year and felt that it was not very successful.
Mary handed out copies of the January brochure, explaining that it's
delivery to the residents had been delayed due to a new regulation
imposed by the postal service requiring that the brochure first go
to the downtown post office. She informed the Commission that 70
PRAC Minutes of January 10, 1985
Page 3
people attended the January 8 free cross-country indoor ski clinic
sponsored by Hennepin County Park Reserve District and the Minneapolis
Star and Tribune. Over 120 people had registered to attend.
Mary then discussed a new program that she has been researching for
approximately a year -and -a -half on the corporate use of recreation
programs. She indicated that larger companies such as Prudential,
Honeywell, General Mills, etc., usually have the financial resources
to hire full-time staff to provide and/or plan recreational programs
for their employees, and that what we are proposing is to assist
and/or offer smaller companies the same opportunity to participate
in recreational activities. These activities could include such
things as exercise programs, volleyball, dancing, weight control,
smoking cessation, etc. She agreed to keep PRAC informed on the
progress of this program.
Director Blank informed the Commission that he intends to add the
City forester, the park and environmental supervisor and the senior
program coordinator to the line-up of staff that make presentations
to PRAC every month. He is considering putting them on a rotating
basis, with only two of them making presentations at each meeting.
This would then eliminate the need for all of them to be present
at every meeting. The procedure would begin with the February
meeting, and it is anticipated that each presentation would take
no more than 15 minutes. PRAC was in favor of this suggestion,
and added that if one of the staff, not scheduled to attend, had
important news to convey, he/she could send it via the person
making his/her scheduled presentation.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
At their January 7 meeting, the Council approved the 1985 park and
trail projects and the use of park dedication funds as proposed by PRAC
at their December meeting.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Community Center Update. Director Blank indicated that private financing
of a community center is still being researched including tax laws, long-
term tax shelters, and how that would affect a transaction such as this.
b. Annual Report.
Commissioners Chesebrough and Threinen questioned whether or not
the Goals and Objectives section of the annual report should be moved
to the beginning, rather than being the last section of the report.
Commissioner Chesebrough also wondered if an analysis of how well
PRAC did on attaining their goals and objectives should be written.
Chair Threinen suggested that sentences be made complete, or else
begin with the word "to." Since PRAC has had little success in
meeting goal #9, it was decided to re -phrase that statement to
"meet with the Planning Commission when necessary to review plans
that are inconsistent." It was also suggested that the last sentence,
regarding meeting in April, be dropped. Goal #10 should be changed
to read "meet twice annually with Plymouth's City Council if
warranted." Goal #13 should be titled "Comprehensive Park and
Trail Plans," and the first sentence should read "To review and
update as needed the Comprehensive Park and Trail Plans." Final
PRAC Minutes of January 10, 1985
Page 4
copies of the annual report, with the suggested corrections and addi-
tions, will be available for the February meeting.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Park Facility Rental Policies and Fee Schedule. Director Blank noted
that the rental policies and fee schedule are the same as last year,
with the proposed addition of a PA system rental and scoreboard rental.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
CHESEBROUGH TO APPROVE THE PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES AND FEE
SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED BY STAFF IN A MEMO FROM RICK BUSCH DATED
JANUARY 7, 1985. The motion carried with all ayes.
b. Town Meeting. A town meeting with the residents around the area east
of Medicine Lake is scheduled for January 14. Two of the items being
discussed are Middle East park and the regional trail along East
Medicine Lake Boulevard.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Chair Threinen discussed a copy of a memo she received from Mayor Davenport
to the City Council regarding the possibility of limiting the length of
time or number of consecutive terms an individual serves on commissions
and boards.
The next two Commission meetings are scheduled for February 14 and March 14.
Commissioner Chesebrough asked if the problem of people breaking through
the barriers at the East Beach for ice fishing purposes had been solved.
Director Blank stated that an area north of the east beach had been
opened to accommodate the eager anglers. He also pointed out that at
the west beach, approximately 10 feet from the planned ice fishing access,
someone had used a chain saw to cut off poles holding a chain barrier,
in order to create a second, unplanned access.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank announced that Skiing in Plymouth is January 19th at
Plymouth Creek Park.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING
r
OF SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
January 16, 1985
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the annual----
meeting
nnualmeeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the
Ambassador Motor Hotel, in the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, on Wednesday, January 16, 1985, commencing at
6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to
order by the Chairman, Fred Moore.
2. Roll Call: Upon roll call, attendance was
found to be as follows:
Brooklyn Park
Champlin
Columbia Heights
Deephaven
Edina
Excelsior
Fridley
Greenwood
Hastings
Maplewood
Idinnetonka
Minnetrista
New Brighton
North St. Paul
Plymouth
Richfield
St. Louis Park
Shakopee
Shoreview
Spring Park
Wayzata
Graydon R. Boeck
Harlan Isom
Arden Hovland
William D. Schoell
J. N. Dalen
John Wallin
Charles Thomson
John Frohrip
Edward Hamernik
William D. Schoell
Gary E. Brown
John C. Greavu
Robert DeGhetto
Charlotte Paterson
Henry Sinda
Glenn Anderson
Frederick Moore
Don Hassenstab
Larry Mitchell
John K. Anderson
David P. McGraw
Patricia Osmonson
Allan Orsen
Also in attendance were SRA attorneys Clayton LeFevere and
Glenn Purdue.
3. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the quarterly
meeting of October 17, 1984, were presented for approval as
mailed. It was moved by Mr. Greavu. seconded by Mr. DeGhetto,
that the minutes as submitted be approved. Carried unanimously.
4. Election of Officers: The Chairman indicated
that he had requested the Executive Committee to serve as a
nominating committee and that the Executive Committee had
nominated the following persons for the following offices:
Graydon R. Boeck
James K. Spore
J. N. Dalen
Gary E. Brown
John C. Greavu
David P. McGraw
Frederick Moore
Chairman
Vice -Chairman
Secretary -Treasurer
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member
The Chairman explained that the Executive Committee was making
these nominations having in mind securing geographic distribu-
tion, continuity as well as new participation on the Executive
Committee, and degree of interest and activity in the organiza-
tion. The Chairman called for other nominations. There being
none, it was moved by Mr. Schoell, seconded by Mr. Sinda, that
the nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast
for the nominees. Carried unanimously. Whereupon the Chairman
announced that all the nominees were elected to the offices
for which they had been nominated.
5. Secretary -Treasurer's Report: Secretary -
Treasurer Dalen presented a written financial report for the
calendar year ended December 31, 1984. (A copy is attached
to these minutes.) The report showed a cash balance of
$1,756.44 and investments having a cost of $28,486.80 and a
face value of $30,000. The report also disclosed the status
of payments of annual assessments by members showing $36,931.50
as paid and $3,804.10 as unpaid for the year 1984. He
indicated that a follow-up would be done on the several
unpaid accounts and expressed satisfaction in the general
record of payment by the other communities. It was moved by
Mr. Greavu, seconded by Mr. Hamernik to accept the secretary -
treasurer's report. Carried unanimously.
6. Report of Chairman: Chairman Moore reported
on meetings which had been held by the Executive Committee
on the matter of combined sewer overflows (CSO's) of the
cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul and So. St. Paul. He indicated
that a meeting was held with Mr. Harrington of the Metropolitan
Council staff and that possible financing alternatives were
explored. He indicated that the Executive Committee met,
thereafter, and determined to give tentative support to a
proposal which would provide a state subsidy for approximately
one-half of the interest on the indebtedness to be incurred
in accomplishing storm -sanitary sewer separation in the
three cities. He indicated that there was opposition,
within the Executive Committee, to outright grants to pay
the construction costs on the storm -sanitary sewer separation.
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The Chairman called on Glenn Purdue to report further on
this matter. Mr. Purdue distributed a memorandum to the
board stating background and recent developments, and
recommending action by the membership. (A copy of that
memorandum is attached to these minutes.) He then provided
an oral summary.
Mr. DeGhetto reported that Minnetonka had also expressed its
position in opposition to grants and in favor of a partial
interest subsidy. Mr. Brown reported that Hastings had
taken similar action and had contacted its local legislators
to explain its position.
After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Boeck, seconded by Mr.
Dalen, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the
SRA supports the accelerated construction
of separation facilities as may be necessary
because of state and federal action. In the
event that the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul
and So. St. Paul are not themselves able, because
of financial restraints, to fund such construction
within the next ten years, the Board supports the
concept of a state -subsidized loan program, the
subsidy not being greater than one-half of the
interest cost of bonds issued to finance con-
struction. The Board opposes a grant beyond this
amount.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this reso-
lution be sent to all members of the Metropolitan
Council,to all metropolitan legislators, and to
the Governor.
Carried unanimously.
The Chairman further reported that in November letters were
sent to a number of communities in the metropolitan area
inviting them to become members of the Suburban Rate Authority
and to join in the common efforts being made by the SRA
members. He indicated that individual members of the board
may soon be asked to contact neighboring communities as a
follow-up to this membership effort.
7. Claims: Secretary -Treasurer Dalen presented the
claim of the SRA attorneys for administrative and legal
services as follows:
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General:
Legal Fees: $ 2,677.50
Disbursements: $ 866.91
MWCC Administration Review:
Legal Fees: $ 1,102.50
Disbursements: $ 87.70
Northwestern Bell:
Legal Fees: $ 875.00
Membership Data:
Legal Fees: $ 257.50
CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow):
Legal Fees: $ 70.00
Disbursements: $
Pumping Rate-Municipal/NSP:
Legal Fees: $ 17.50
Franchise:
Legal Fees: $ 122.50
25.95
It was moved by Mr. Greavu, seconded by Mr. Hamernik that
the foregoing claim be paid. Carried unanimously.
8. Attorney's Report on Electric Franchises: Glenn
Purdue reported that a questionnaire had been sent out to
SRA members inquiring about the status of their franchises
with the electric utilities serving them. He reported that 16
members had responded and gave a summary of the status of
their franchises. He indicated that he expects efforts to
be resumed in the near future to negotiate a proposed
uniform electric franchise. He solicited suggestions from SRA
members as to matters which they regard as of primary concern
to them in their electric franchises. He indicated that
Fred Moore of Plymouth, Fran Hoffman of Edina and Graydon
Boeck of Brooklyn Park had agreed to serve as members of a
negotiating committee to assist in the development of a
proposed uniform franchise.
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9. Report on Status of Administrative Review: Clayton
LeFevere reported that in 1983 Governor Perpich appointed a
commission chaired by John Boland, former Metropolitan
Council chairman, to study the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission, its organization and its operating practices and
procedures. The Boland Commission report was issued in late
1983. Among its recommendations was a recommendation that
a professional management study of the MWCC be conducted.
The SRA and other interested organizations urged the creation
of an independent, broadly -representative committee to
assist in (a) defining the scope of any such management
study, (b) selecting the organization to make the study and
(c) monitoring the progress and final results of the study.
This recommendation was adopted and James Spore was appointed
as a member of this advisory committee at the suggestion of
the Suburban Rate Authority. The MWCC authorized the management
study and the advisory committee proceeded to define the
scope of the study and recommend the firm to make the
study. The accounting firm of Touche Ross & Company was
selected and is currently involved in making its study.
Early in its work it requested the assistance of the SRA in
obtaining information from its member municipalities about
their perceptions of the MWCC. In response to this request
the SRA submitted a questionnaire to its members and trans-
mitted the responses back to Touche Ross. Mr. LeFevere
reported that Mr. Spore had expressed satisfaction with
the way the study is proceeding.
10. Designation of Auditor: Mr. Dalen recommended
that the board of directors designate the George M. Hanson
Company as auditors to review the SRA's books for the calendar
year 1984. It was moved by Mr. Dalen, seconded by Mr.
Shoell, that this be done. Carried unanimously.
11. New Business: Upon the Chairman's call for
any new business, Mr. Anderson expressed concern about the
ways the proceeds of the new garbage disposal tax will be
expended. He indicated that the Metropolitan Council
is obviously carving out a role for itself in connection
with solid waste disposal and the use of the proceeds of
this tax. He indicated that a hearing will be held on
January 28 on this subject and urged the SRA to monitor this
matter. A question was raised as to whether the SRA
Joint Powers Agreement would authorize this activity. Mr.
LeFevere indicated that some preliminary work on this
subject might be permissible but that any very significant
involvement would appear to be beyond the authorized scope
of the SRA.
There followed further discussion of this subject. There
was general agreement that this was a matter which member
communities should follow closely, but no formal action
was taken on the matter.
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12. Adjournment: There being no further business to
come before the meeting, the Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned.
Secretary
Attest:
Chairman
Attachments
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN CASH BALANCE
SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
For Year Ended December 31, 1984
Balance at January 1, 1984
$ 11,278.52
Additions:
Interest Income
$ 6,199.39
Special
Assessments:
City
of
Roseville
$1,963.20
City
of
Circle Pines
245.40
City
of
Victoria
245.40
City
of
Lauderdale
245.40
City
of
Shakopee
490.80
City
of
Richfield
1,963.20
City
of
North St. Paul
736.20
City
of
Robbinsdale
736.20
City
of
Edina
2,454.00
City
of
Plymouth
1,717.80
City
of
Burnsville
1,963.20
City
of
Hastings
736.20
City
of
Shorewood
245.40
City
of
Orono
490.80
City
of
Brooklyn Center
858.90
City
of
Champlin
490.80
City
of
Moundsview
736.20
City
of
Spring Park
245.40
City
of
Bloomington
4,171.80
City
of
Colum bia Heights
1,227.00
City
of
Deephaven
245.40
City
of
Eden Prairie
980.80
City
of
Excelsior
245.40
City
of
Fridley
1,717.80
City
of
Greenwood
245.40
City
of
Croix Beach
245.40
City
of
Maple Plain
245.40
City
of
Maplewood
1,472.40
City
of
Minnetonka
1,963.20
City
of
Minnitrista
245.40
City
of
New Brighton
1,227.00
City
of
Wayzata
245.40
City
of
Woodland
245.00
City
of
Shoreview
981.60 32,268.90 94,803.79
Sale of
investments
56,335.50
Deductions:
Accounts payable
J. W. Wilson & Associates, Inc. $1,669.19
LeFevere,Lefler,Kennedy,0'Brien 3,964.16(A) $ 5,633.35
& Drawz
Investments purchased
J. W. Wilson & Associates, Inc.
LeFevere,Lefler,Kennedy,0'Brien,&Drawz
George M. Hansen Company
Balance at December 31, 1984
$106,082.31
42,822.30
13,389.21
41,956.01(A)
525.00 104,325.87
$ 1,756.44
Page 2-- ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN CASH BALANCE.
Note A:
The breakdown of legal cost as follows:
General
Metropolitan Waste Control
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Northern States Power Co.
TNVRGTMF.NTS
United States Treasury Bills Discount
United States Treasury Bills Discount
$12,903.72
3,929.50
28,981.95
105.00
$45,920.17
Due 1-24-85 $14,243.67
Due 2- 7-85 14,243.13
COST $28,486.80
FACE VALUE $30,000.00
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
STATUS OF ASSESSMENTS RECEIVABLE
SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
As of December 31, 1984
CITY
VOTES
ASSESSMENT
PAID
BALANCE
DUE
Bloomington
17
$ 4,171.80
$ 4,171.80
$ -0-
Brooklyn Center
7
1,717.80
858.90
858.90
Brooklyn Park
9
2,208.60
2,208.60
-0-
Burnsville
8
1,963.20
1,963.20
-0-
Champlin
2
490.80
490.80
-0-
Circle Pines
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Columbia Heights
5
1,227.00
1,227.00
-0-
Deephaven
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Eden Prairie
4
980.80
980.80
-0-
Edina
10
2,454.00
2,454.00
-0-
Excelsior
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Fridley
7
1,717.80
1,717.80
-0-
Greenwood
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Hastings
3
736.20
736.20
-0-
Hopkins
4
981.60
981.60
Lake St. Croix Beach
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Lakeland
1
245.40
245.40
Lauderdale
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Loretta
1
245.40
245.40
Maple Plain
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Maplewood
6
1,472.40
1,472.40
-0-
Mendota Heights
2
490.80
490.80
-0-
Minnetonka
8
1,963.20
1,963.20
-0-
Minnetrista
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Mound
2
490.80
490.80
Mounds View
3
736.20
736.20
-0-
New Brighton
5
1,227.00
1,227.00
-0-
North St. Paul
3
736.20
736.20
-0-
Osseo
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Plymouth
7
1,717.80
1,717.80
-0-
Richfield
8
1,963.20
1,963.20
-0-
Robbinsdale
3
736.20
736.20
-0-
Roseville
8
1,963.20
1,963.20
-0-
Shakopee
2
490.80
490.80
-0-
Shoreview
4
981.60
490.80
490.80
Shorewood
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Spring Park
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
St. Louis Park
9
2,208.60
2,208.60
-0-
Vednais Heights
2
490.80
490.80
Victoria
1
245.40
245.40
-0-
Wayzata
1
245.40
.245.40
-0-
Woodland
1
245.40
245.00
.40
Orono
2
490.80
490.80
-0-
$40,735.60 $36,931.50 $3,804.10
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
MEMBERS MEMORANDUM
BLOOMINGTON
BROOKLYN CENTER
BROOXLYN PARK
&URNSVILLE
CHAMPLIN
TO: Directors
CIRCLE PINES
COLUMB:A HEIGHTS
DEE►HAVEN
FROM: Glenn Purdue
EDEN ►RA:RIE
EDINA
EXCELSIOR
DATE: January 16, 1985
IF01DLEY
GREENWOOD
HASTINGS
HOPKINS
RE: Financing of Combined Sewer Separation in
LAKE ST. CROIX BEACH
Minneapolis, St. Paul,
and So. St. Paul
LAUDERDA:E
LORETTO
MAPLE PLAIN
MAPLEWOOD
MINNETONXA
MINNETRISTA
Background:
NEW BRIGHTON
NORTH ST. PAUL
ORONO
1. An excerpt from the October
Minutes is attached.
OSSEO
PLYMOUTH
RICHFIELD
2. A copy of a letter to Tom Triplett is attached.
ROBAINSDALE
ROSEYILLE
ST. ANTHONY
ST. LOUIS PARK
Recent Developments:
SHAKOPEE
SHOREV:EW
SHOREWOOD
SPRING PARK
In the near future a bill which
will address the need
VADNAIS HEIGHTS
VICTORIA
to establish a regional or state
mechanism for funding
WAYZZATA
accelerated sewer separation in
the three cities will
WOODLAND
be introduced in the Legislature.
SRA, AMM, and the two suburban lobbying groups have
made known their opposition to the establishment of a
state grant fund for this purpose. Instead, these
groups have stated support for an interest-free match-
ing loan, the interest to be paid by the state.
The Met Council and state agencies are developing a
proposal. At this point, no opposition to the SRA
position has surfaced (with the very notable exception
of the Governor's public position, taken last fall).
Action:
Each SRA member should make its position known to its
legislative delegation in the very near future. The
following points could be made:
The other cities in the metro area have built
separated sewers at their own expense. It would
2000 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 • (612) 333-0543
be unfair to ask them to pay for sewer construc-
tion in the three cities.
The cost of sewage treatment will increase for
member cities when the three cities complete their
separation construction, while the treatment cost
for the three cities will go down because they no
longer will be paying to treat storm water.
All three cities have a timetable for separating
their sewers, using their own funds. These
timetables are to be compressed by state and
federal action. Onlv the costs of compression
should be considered as a state burden. All
principal costs should be borne by the three
affected cities.
An interest-free loan for one-half of the cost of
construction, on a matching basis, is equitable.
This might be accomplished by Met Council bonding
to fund loans with interest being paid by the
state. (The loan fund would be approximately $110
million; interest might be $40 million.)
%Lpvvl OG -T ui?,=AL 7-� P Y
✓�/Ii yr u -k--& v�
C. Combined Sewer Overflow. Mr. Purdue reported on the
status of permitting for Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul
to discharge untreated sewage into the Mississippi from combined
sewer overflow. He distributed a "white paper" issued October
17th by the Metropolitan Council. A copy is attached. The paper
proposes a state construction fund of approximately $50 million
annually for a period of five years. Forty percent of the money
would go to the metropolitan area and the remaining 60o would go
to outstate cities for sewage treatment projects. The three
cities with CSO permits would receive 50% of the funding of
remedial construction from the state fund. The paper states that
EPA may forbid additional sewer hook-ups throughout the MWCC
system if a program for completion of construction by about 1991
is not adopted by state government. Mr. Purdue stated his view
that this sanction is aimed primarily at the other cities in the
metro area, and he stated that he believes they are the only
governmental units which may oppose a state -funded grant to the
three cities. The position paper also suggests as an alternative
that EPA may mandate the method of abating CSO, and the position
paper states that a method mandated by EPA might not be the
method most acceptable to the metropolitan area.
A general discussion of the issue followed. Mr. Thomson
suggested that eliminating storm water inflow would result in
increased plant capacity for sewage treatment and thus the excess
cost could be considered a SAC charge. There was a consensus
that it would be inequitable to stop additional hook-ups in
cities which have separated sewers. There was also a consensus
that those cities which have separated sewers should .not now pay
the cost of the separation in other communities. Mr. Spore
suggested that accelerated construction could be financed by the
state through a loan program, rather than through a grant pro-
gram. Following more discussion, it was moved by Spore, seconded
by Boeck, that counsel be directed to inform the Met Council,
other appropriate agencies, and executive and legislative branch
leaders that SRA favors a state -funded loan program to accelerate
construction. The motion carried unanimously. Upon suggestion
by Mr. McGraw and by consensus, counsel was also directed to
prepare a summary and resolution for review by member city
councils.
SS�r r� 107
Metropolitan Council '
300 Metro Square Bldg., St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
POSITION PAPER ON LEGISLATION
FUNDING AN ACCELERATED STORMWATER AND SANITARY SEWER SEPARATION PROGRAM
in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
The Council and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will ask the 1985
session of the Minnesota State Legislature to establish a state construction
grants program to provide financing for accelerating the separation of sewers
in Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul that convey both stormwater and
sewage.
The program would provide funding to meet state and federal permit compliance
schedules for sewer separation in the metropolitan area and also.funding for
outstate communities to -meet federal Clean Water Act requirements. An annual
appropriation in the $40 to $50 million range will be requested. Of this
amount, 2/5th3, or from $16 to $20 million, would be available to the Twin
Cities Area for sewer separation, with 3/5ths allocated to the rest of the
state to meet mandated federal water quality deadlines. The metropolitan area
portion, plus a share of the state's federal construction grant allotment
dedicated to sewer separation, would be matched dollar -per -dollar by the three
cities with local funds over a five-year period. Total estimated cost for the
sewer separation program, not counting regional facilities, is $214 million.
WHY IS THE SEPARATION PROGRAM NEEDED NOW?
When it rains very hard, millions of gallons of rainwater, combined with
untreated sewage and other wastes, pour out of 87 bypass pipes directly into
the Mlsslsslppl River. Normally, the pipes convey the wastewater to the
Metropol=itan Waste Control Commission's Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant
in St. Paul for treatment. However, the interceptor sewers leading to the plant
and the already huge plant are not large enough to handle heavy rain flow, so
automatic bypass gates in the sewer system are opened to divert the wastewater
into the river. During a year with average rainfall and snowmelt, an estimated
4.6 billion gallons of mixed sewage and stormwater pour into the river. It
occurs, on the average, every three days during warm weather. Heavy rains also
cause local street flooding and sewer back ups in homes in some areas served by
combined sewers.
The federal Clean Water Act prohibits the discharge of untreated sewage
Into any or the nation's waters Rather, all sewage must receive treatment so
advanced that 90 percent of the pollutants are removed prior to discharge into
a water body. The combined sewer overflow discharges require a state permit
acceptable to the federal government that acknowledges the violation but
includes a mandatory plan and program to end the discharge. The discharges can
be eliminated by completing a storm and sanitary sewer separation program
initiated by the cities many years ago, or by collecting, storing and treating
all the combined stormwater and sewage.
The Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant currently treats 73 billion gallons
of wastewater annually. It now meets state and .federal standards. This was not
always the case. It took ten years, and $400 million of state, federal and
regional funds, to upgrade the plant to the point where its treated discharges
have only a minimal impact on the Mississippi River. Priority was given to the
plant during the last decade because its discharge was 16 times greater than
was the total discharge from the 87 combined sewer overflow pipes on the
Mississippi River.
With the Metro Plant up to standards, the next key step in cleaning up the
Mississippi River is to figure out the best way to keep raw sewage from
entering the river. The benefits from conveying all stormwater in the combined
pipes to the Metro Plant for treatment would be very minimal. New filtering
equipment at the plant could cost in the neighborhood of $150 million. In
addition, much larger sewer pipes leading to the plant would need to be built.
The raw sewage, on the other hand, is not only unsightly, but contains large
amounts of disease -carrying bacteria, such as fecal coliforms and viruses.
Separating the pipes that carry both sewage -and storm water will remove these
troublemakers from the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul began to separate their sewers long
before the major upgrading of the Metro Plant began. Their pipes are very old,
and were built by the cities at a time when the prevailing way to "treat"
wastewater was merely to dump it into rivers and lakes. Minneapolis has
separated all but 13 percent and St. Paul 40 percent. As of 1982, Minneapolis
had spent $85 million, and St. Paul $68 million, on separation. South St. Paul
has separated 65 percent of its pipes at a $3 million cost to the city. At
current spending rates, it would take 25 years for the three cities to
complete the separation. A five-year completion schedule financed solely by the
three cities could bankrupt them.
The Twin Cities and state have made ambitious, expensive and salutory efforts
to maintain the quality of Minnesota's waters. Combined sewer overflows are an
anachronism in the face of this tradition.
Without state and federal financial assistance to meet mandated compliance
schedules, the Twin Cities Area could be sub'ect to enforcement action by the
Minnesota Pollution Control A encu or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
The enforcement agencies could levy fines and mandate solutions that would
remove choices and options the metropolitan area might wish to pursue to
solve the problem.
The agencies could impose a ban on hookups to the central sewer system until
the oroplem is rectified. The effect of such an action could be to halt
construction of buildings of all types --new homes, new industry or new
commercial developments affecting 66 cities and townships and about 80 percent
of the Twin Cities Area's population. The action would hit the Twin Cities
suburbs particularly hard. It would bring downtown and neighborhood commercial
and residential development to a halt.
A court could impose a solution This situation could occur after the permit is
issued and if the three cities, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission or
the Metropolitan Council do not meet the permit schedules for ending the raw
sewage discharge into the Mississippi River. Recently, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin
area was taken -to court over the quality of the area's discharges into Lake
Michigan. Under a court -imposed plan, Milwaukee must spend a huge amount of
money, $1.6 billion, to expand its wastewater storage and treament facilities.
The state of Wisconsin went to court recently asking for court review of the
permits issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency which govern
resolution of the Twin Cities combined sewer overflow problem.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE SEPARATION PROGRAM?
Separating the combined sewer pipes to end the practice of dumping raw
sewage in the Mississippi River will help ameliorate a public health threat
posed by the fecal coliform and viruses that now enter the river via overflow
outlets. What groups of people will benefit? Everyone along and downstream of
the current outfalls: river users of all types, the three directly affected
cities, the public and states downstream from the Twin Cities. Minnesota as a
whole will benefit. Its greatest river will be cleaner and more esthetic.
Solving the combined sewer overflow problem removes a threat of state or
federal sanctions or court -dictated answers that might be doubly expensive or
impact the natural suburban growth and development of the Twin Cities Area.
STEPS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN
Combined sewer overflow in the Metropolitan Area and inadequate wastewater
treatment are two important water quality problems remaining in the state.
There has not been enough federal and state funding to solve those problems on
an accelerated timetable.
1. The 1985 legislature needs to fund adequately the independent state
construction grants program that was established by the 198+ legislature. The
program must include combined sewer overflow projects as grant -eligible.
2. The Congress needs to pass a new Clean Water Act that provides an
appropriate federal share of the cost of further water quality improvements.
These actions will, in turn, provide the necessary financing so the sewer
separation program can be carried out rapidly and outstate communities can get
on with improving their water quality.
3. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and South St. Paul need to complete their
planning for sewer separations, which is currently under way.
4. The Metropolitan Council needs to amend its Water Resources Management
Development Guide to include the separation projects. The changes are scheduled
for early 1985. The Council also needs to give an earlier -than -planned go ahead
to three regional sewer interceptor projects that are planned as part of the
sewer separation solution. Estimated cost of the regional interceptors is about
$20 million.
draft Oct 12
KR222A POEDTI
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
MEMBERS
January 7, 1985
BLOOMINGTON
6ROOKLYN CENTER
BROOKLYN PARK
BURNSVILLE
Mr. Tom Triplett, Director
CIN
CIRCLE
CIRCLE PINES
g g State Planning A e.ncv
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
100 Capitol Square Building
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EDEN PRAIRIE
550 Cedar Street
EDINA
St. Paul, MN 55101
EXCELSIOR
FRIDLEY
GREENWOOD
RE: Funding of Combined Sewer Separation.
HASTINGS
HOPKINS
LAKE ST. CROIX BEACH
Dear Mr. Triplett:
LAUDERDALE
LORETTO
MAPLE PLAIN
MAPLEWOODitv
I am writing to you on behalf the Suburban Rate Author-
MiNNETNNETONXA
Board of Directors. At its October quarterly
MINNETRISTA
NEW BRIGHTON
meeting, the Board reviewed the Metropolitan Council' -s
NORTH ST. PAUL
Position p
P paper on the funding of accelerated combined
ORONO
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sewer separation. After considerable discussion, the
PLYMOUTHrMouTH
Board directed the Chairman to take appropriate action
RICHFIELD
ROBBINSDALE
to indicate the Board's dissatisfaction with the
ROSEVILIf
(`OnCP-pt of a state grant program to finance accelerated
ST. ANTHONY
ST. OU:SPARK
construction of the separation facilities. Following
SHAMAKOPEf
that meeting, the SRA Executive Commi_t'.:ee and counsel
SHOREVIEW
SHOREWOOD
have met with Metropolitan Council staff on this
SPRING PARK
matter.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS
VICTORIA
WAYZATA
The SRA Board feels that it would inequitable to
WOODLAND
require those users who have alreadv paid for their own
separated systems to bear a substantial part of the
cost of the accelerated separation corstruction which
appears to be necessary in the three cities. The Board
is pleased with the effort being made to solve the
problem, and it recognizes that an accelerated program
must be undertaken. If funding beyond that which can
be provided by the three affected cities is required,
the Board feels that a loan program is far more appro-
priate as a method of providing that funding. ple
understand that this is one of the alternatives heinq
considered and that the alternative may require the
pavment of interest by the state. It is my belief that
the Board would support this alternative.
The annual meeting of the SRA Board will he held on
Wednesdav, January 16th, and at that time the Board
will consider what further action it ought to take on
this matter.
2000 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 • (612) 333-0543
Mr. Tom Triplett, Director
January ?, 1985
Page 2
I am sure that you understand that there are some
strong feelings on this subject and it is m- hope that
a bill which will have broad support will be in-
troduced.
Very truly yours,
Fred G. Moore
Chairman
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MONTHLY REPORT
TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY MONTH JANUARY 1985
0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001 CONFIRMED FALSE ESTIMATED
0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 2400 CALLS ALARMS TOTAL LOSS
PRIVATE DWELLINGS
2
3
4
2
4
3
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5
18
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1
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4
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1
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0
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
0
0
0
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HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
2
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1
1
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0
8
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0
0
0
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1
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FIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES
0
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1
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0
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1 5
6
10
7
10
9
20
27
47
*(INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARM TOTALS)
YEAR TO DATE 1984
CONFIRMED CALLS 23
FALSE ALARMS 16
TOTAL 39
ESTIMATED LOSS $203,805
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE FIGHTER PARTICIPATION THIS MONTH/TO DATE
MONTH JANUARY 1985
FIRE STATION # 1
CALLS
PERCENT
FIRE STATION
THIS
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PERCENT
THIS
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THIS
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69
69
SCHIEBE, L.
14
14
39
39
HINRICHS
31
31
89
89
BEGIN
33
33
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92
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15
15
42
42
EVENSON, DEN
17
17
49
49
MARTIN
14
14
39
39
SHELDON, R.
22
22
63
63
BEGIN, K.
16
16
44
44
KUSS
25
25
71
71
AMDERSON
13
13
36
36
SCHARLAU, A.
18
18
51
51
ERICKSON
13
13
36
36
WELCH
35
35
100
100
TOWERS, AL
12
12
33
33
VEFLIN
23
23
66
66
LYMER, RON
24
24
67
67
HEBERT
26
26
74
74
HELMAN
17
17
47
47
PHILLIPPE
11
11
31
31
LUTH
17
17
47
47
JOHNSON
27
27
77
77
TOWERS, WM.
23
23
64
64
LINBERGER
20
20
57
57
GARRETSON
3
3
8
8
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10
10
29
29
LEDER, G.
32
32
89
89
SCHARLAU, C.
24
24
69
69
CHESLEY
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PLACK
27
27
77
77
FISHER
16
16
44
44
LEUER, D.
26
26
74
74
SCOFIELD
21
21
58
58
ELLIOTT
29
29
83
83
JULSETH
31
31
86
86
LAHTI
18
18
51
51
LEUER, K.
32
32
89
89
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TOTAL ALARMS THIS MONTH 47 TO DATE 47
FIRE STATION # 1 THIS MONTH 35 TO DATE 35
FIRE STATION # 2 THIS MONTH 36 TO DATE 36
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ebruar,y 4, 1985
Mr. Richard Carlquist
Director of Public Safety
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear 114r. Carlquist :
We wish to thank the Plymouth Police Department far their
help concerning a family crisis this weekend. Our 17 ;Tear
old son and a friend failed to return home on ?ridgy evening,
February 1, after going to a movie with intentions to be
home by midnight.
BY 3 A.M., with the temperature 18 below zero, we Cecame very
:alarmed. After calling all possible friends to de-ermi::T
their whereabouts, we'called the emergency 911 nu-ber.
ohe Plymouth Police Department came to our home prDmptly.
0 `'f i c er J. Franz took the specific details and was -. ery
helpful and reassuring that efforts would be made to l.)c?.+e
the ehicle and .young people. After daylight cars grid with
still no information on their whereabouts, in res ,3nze to
our continuing concern, Officer John Larson. carne - J our
house and was very reassuring to my wife as by this time
I was driving around looking futilely for any sig:-.
Fortunately, our crisis ended happily when we go- a call
.bout 0:30 A.Pr. from the kids. They had spent t-= :right
stuck out on Lake I innetonka and weren't dressed proper_;,'
to head out for shore to try to get help in the cold 1--nd
darkness. They finally located an ice fisherman _.: the
ncr ring who pulled them out.
..eedless to say, they learned a very valuable less _.. .nd
were fortunate no sef1ous problems deve_ored in .:_ w
the circumstances.
` .ppreciated very ..^.:.c^ the courtesy, concern an
standing of Officers -r-,nz and Larson in tr=_ir ham.:.:lii
this situation. It's comforting to know we have -^,is ki—
of support from the rolice department when proble--_ like
this develop. Je hope you will let them snow we _-rally
appreciated the way they handled this matter.
Sincerely,
James R. Stolle
1`70_5 28th Ave. N.
Plymouth, YTI. 55447
Darrell L. Larson
2810 Weston Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
RU'Effl ►1. TO:
CITY . 7 :mit
Parks and Recreation Mgr.
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd. i' 1'"� {' Ji 1• :; -
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Sir:
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation
for a job well done by your Mr. Mark Peterson in regards to his maintain-
ing of our ice skating rink in the Maple Dell/Maple Creek addition of
homes.
I have the fortunate job of coaching a house league hockey team and some
of the kids live in this area of homes. When we can get together we can
expect to skate on this rink and we know that it will be cleaned off and
ready to go. This excellent preperation of the ice gives us a chance to
get additional ice time with no added expense or travel which we all
appreciate.
In these days of hussle and bussle it's sometimes easy to forget to say
thank -you. I and particularly our kids would like to say thanks for a
job well done.
Sincerely yours;
Darrell L. Larson
DAN -BAR HOMES
PO. Box 41217
Plymouth, MN 55441
City of Medicine Lake
10609 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE -MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55441
132 Peninsula Road -
Medicine Lake, Mn. 55441
Mr. James G. Willis, City Manager
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Pair. Willis:
Thank you. This letter is to follow up our positive discussion
of yesterday about the Mutual Fire Protection Agreement between
the City of Plymouth and the City of Medicine Lake.
Our dialogue included the following:
1. Medicine Lake incorporated into a Village when Plymouth was
a Tov,Tnshi.p. At that time both received back-up from the
Golden Valley Department. As your department grew, Golden
Valley was phased out.
2. Medicine Lake has a 300 Gallon Pumper Unit augmented with
two Hale Units (for pumping water out of the lake.) In
most of our fires, our equipment is adequate. For grass
fires, the mobility of the unit is excellent.
3. Plymouth has a highly sophisticated and efficient Depart-
ment, capable of fighting multi -story building fires. Thus,
the conclusion that Plymouth's services have passed the point
where reciprocity with Medicine Lake is a benefit to its
citizens.
4. Zoning in Medicine Lake restricts buildings to two and one-
half stories or less. Thus, from Medicine Lake's viewpoint
Plymouth's major equipment is not required for back-up to
the Medicine Lake Fire Department.
5. The first letter concerning a fixed charge of $10,232,- per
year to Medicine Lake arrived after 1985 budgets had been
submitted to the County.
6: Medicine Lake is willing to renew the Mutual Aid Pact for
1985 and beyond at an adjusted hourly rate of $500.- with
annual increases due to inflation. Serious consideration
would be given to a minimum fixed rate contract that could
be budgeted for 1986.
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City of Medicine Lake
10609 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE -MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55441
7. Fortunately, the incidence of home fires has been less
than one per year in Medicine Lake over the past ten
years. Many of the fires have not required Plymouth's
active back-up.
Please be assured, Jim, that we are anxious to avoid any
breach in our splendid association with Plymouth. We feel
that mutual assistance, based on an equitable hourly rate,
would incur no additional costs to Plymouth that would not
be fully reimbursed.
Thank you for your courtesy in referring this to your City
Council. Should they wish, our officials would be happy to
meet with them at their convenience.
Very truly ours,
_7elaE Sorensen
Mayor, Medicine Lake
February 8, 1985
Jim Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim,
The recent meetings which we have had with both the
Plymouth Planning Commission and City Council have
been very successful. The cooperative nature of
the City of Plymouth is truly appreciated.
I know your input has been a major factor, and I
would like to thank you for your support.
I am confident that the continued development of
our project will prove mutually beneficial for
both the City of Plymouth and Advance Machine Company.
Sincerely,
ADVANCE MACHINE COMPANY
Bernard P. Aldrich
Vice President
BPA/jdr
ADVANCE MACHINE COMPANY IIk SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA i 55384 W PHONE (612) 471-8481