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PLYMOUTR
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 3, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS......
1. LEGISLATIVE MEETING -- Saturday, May 4, 8:00 A.M. The last of a
series of monthly legislative breakfast meetings will be held at the
Maple Grove fire station. Attached is a copy of the agenda. (M-1)
2. COUNCIL/STAFF DINNER MEETING -- Monday, May 6, 6:00 p.m., City
Council Conference Room. r. bill Morris and Diane Traxler of
Decision Resources, Inc. will be present to discuss results of the
residential survey. A buffet dinner will be served.
3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting in Council Chambers.
4. HRA MEETING -- Monday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. The Plymouth HRA will hold
its meeting in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached (M-4)
5. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, May 8. 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 (M-5)
6. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p.m.
Park and ecreation Advisory ommission in the City Council
Chambers. Agenda attached (M-6)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION......
1. LEGISLATION -- Friday morning I testified on H.F. 1490 (special
assessments in downtown Plymouth) before the House Tax Committee.
This bill is sponsored on our behalf by Representatives Shaver,
Clausnitzer and Heap. Craig Shaver and I testified in behalf of the
City's position and the Committee voted to recommend the bill for
approval by the full House. It will now go to the House floor for
action.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 3, 1985
Page 2
In other legislative matters, the local government aid (LGA) issue
is still fluid. The League of Cities has developed a new formula
which would provide for still another distribution mechanism. As I
understand the proposal, the legislature would be expected to
increase LGA appropriations 8% annually. Of this amount, 2% would
be distributed based on the present distribution (e.g. everybody
gets a 2% increase) with the balance being used to "fully fund"
those communities which are substantially below their fully funded
LGA entitlement. This latter feature is identical to that proposed
by the MLC. The Senate tax bill, which is expected to be voted on
today by the full Senate, provides for 4-1/2% increase in LGA,
carrying forward the present formula.
2. CABLE TELEVISION -- Tuesday morning the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission voted unanimously to approve a revised
franchise ordinance by the terms of which Su u a_, Cablevision
Company will assume the franchise of Storer. The vote on the
revision to the franchise ordinance took several ballots, but was
ultimately approved. It is anticipated that the new company will
assume operations of the cable system on or about May 15. The
Community Television Corporation (CTC) will assume full respon-
sibility for local origination and access as part of the revised
franchise ordinance, rather than the new cable company. It is
anticipated that the CTC will move into its own facility within the
next ten months. From a customer and service point of view, I
believe Suburban Cablevision will be a marked improvement over
Storer.
3. COUNTY ROAD 15 - I-494 INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION - Thursday crews
from C. S. McCrossan were pouring the bridge decking on the new
bridge on County Road 15 crossing I-494. The entire bridge deck was
poured in one day. Within the next week to two weeks, they will
begin pouring concrete for the ramps. This contract is presently
moving very well, particularly for this early in the construction
-season.
4. 1985 SPRING CLEAN UP -- There is good news and bad news. The good
news is that 20 homeowner associations have already expressed
interest in participating in the 1985 Spring Clean Up Program. Each
homeowner's association has been limited to one city -provided
dumpster. This is particularly impressive since our major publicity
piece scheduled for printing with the May 8 "Plymouth on Parade" has
not yet been distributed. The bad news is that these 20 dumpsters
have already consumed the $3,000 budgeted for the 1985 spring clean
up program. In the absence of Council direction to the contrary, we
will continue to arrange for dumpsters for bona fide spring clean up
efforts in accordance with guidelines established last year. These
additional programs will cause a line item overrun for this expend-
iture. Given the increasing cost of our spring clean up efforts, it
will be appropriate for the City Council to discuss this program in
some detail while reviewing the 1986/1987 budget. (Attach I-4)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 3, 1985
Page 3
5. 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT -- Attached is a memo
from Mayor Davenport following a meeting he had with representatives
of the Fire Department concerning their upcoming 25th anniversary
celebration. The Mayor notes that they are requesting approximately
$2,000 to assist in the development and production of a booklet
outlining the history of the department. I intend to bring this
matter to the Council for their consideration on May 20. (Attach
I-5)
6. LOSS CONTROL EFFORTS - SAFETY TRAINING -- Because the summer months
represent a particularly busy time of year for City public works and
parks maintenance crews the opportunity for work-related injury or
accident increases. To reduce the amount of exposure City employees
have to on-the-job injuries and accidents, we normally provide
safety training during the spring each year. Two programs are
scheduled during the month of May. The first is an eight hour
National Safety Council Defensive Driver Program. Virtually all
maintenance employees and most office employees using City vehicles
will participate in the program. Police employees will receive
training on an individual basis. In addition to the defensive
driving program, an eight hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation course
is scheduled. Through this course, employees will learn basic life
saving procedures for most emergency situations. Attached are
memorandums and course schedules for Council information. (Attach -
I-6)
7. EXTENDED OFFICE HOUR PROGRAM -- Attached is a weekly record from
November 19, 1984 through April 29, 1985 showing the total number of
persons served for 20 weeks through the extended office hour
program. The counter shows the total number of customers served
each evening varies from a high of 15 persons to a low of 1 person,
for an average of 6 persons per Monday evening. Departments with
the highest customer count are Finance, Assessing, and Park and
Recreation. While customer service in the Assessing Division is
consistent over time, service levels fluctuate substantially in Park
and Recreation and Finance. The Department's with the least
customer activity during extended office hours are Planning and
Administration. (Attach - I-7)
8. MINUTES -- The following minutes are attached:
a. Planning Commission, April 24, 1985. (Attach I -8a)
b. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, May 1, 1985. (Attach
I -8b)
c. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, April 11, 1985
(Attach I -8c)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 3, 1985
Page 4
9. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following departmental activity reports
for the month of April are attached:
a. Planning applications (Attach I -9a)
b. Building inspection (Attach I -9b)
10. 1985 POLICE AUCTION -- The annual police auction was held on
Saturday, April 27 at the City Center. The total amount received by
the City was $3,050. This year's auction was considered a success
in that the total amount taken in was higher than last year and more
items were auctioned in less time.
11. SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDARS -- Attached is composite calendar of
School District holidays and school vacations for Districts 284, 281
and 279 for the remainder of the 1985 school year and the 1985-86
school year. Please note that the dates listed for District 281 are
tentative since the District is still in negotiations with
teachers. (Attach I-11)
12. SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS -- Both School Districts 281 and 284 will.
hold school board elections on Tuesday, May 21. Polling hours will
be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
13. "WHY MINNESOTA" -- Attached is a copy of an advertising supplement
from a recent Time magazine. This special advertisement section
promoting Minnesota businesses and our "quality of life" was pre-
pared by the State Department of Energy and Economic Development.
(Attach I-13)
14. HENNEPIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL & RECOVERY -- Attached is a
special report from the Hennepin County Department of Environment
and Energy providing a brief update on the County's efforts in solid
waste disposal and recovery. (Attach I-14)
15. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS:
a. Addie Glenn, 19035 - 26th Avenue No. -- Councilmember Vasiliou
was recently contacted by Addie Glenn concerning problems with
dust being generated by Leuer Construction on Brockton Lane.
Attached is a copy of a memorandum from the Building Official on
the staff's inspection of the site and resolution of her
problem. (Attach I -15a)
b. Steven Homme, 3200 Pilgrim Lane -- Attached is a letter from
Steven Homme to Mayor Davenport, in _which Mr. Homme states
several concerns relative to the proposed DeVries development.
Also attached is a memorandum from Blair Tremere responding to
each of Mr. Homme's concerns. (.Attach I -15b)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 3, 1985
Page 5
C. Drainageway of Plymouth Shopping Center -- In response to a
request by Mayor Davenport to follow up on the continuing
"aesthetic" problem with the drainageway east of Plymouth
Shopping Center, attached is a memorandum from Blair Tremere on
the status of efforts to date. (Attach I-150
16. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Robert Middlemist from Public Safety Director,
concerning Mr. Middlemist's public auction scheduled for May 4
and the need for possible traffic control at the intersection of
County Road 9 and Ximines Lane. (Attach I -16a)
b. Letter of appreciation to Ronald Thomas, President, CIPRICO,
from City Manager, on the invitation to attend their
ribbon -cutting ceremony for new headquarters and manufacturing
facilities in Plymouth on May 1. (Attach I -16b)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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DATE: April 26, 1985
TO: James Krautkremer, Mayor of Brooklyn Park
Richard Henneberger, City Manager of Brooklyn Park
James Deane, Mayor of Maple Grove
Douglas Reeder, City Administrator of Maple Grove
Larry Donlin, Mayor of Minnetonka
James Miller, City Manager of Minnetonka
David Davenport, Mayor of Plymouth
James Willis, City Manager of Plymouth
William Joynes, City Manager of Golden Valley
Senator James Ramstad
Senator Tad Jude
Senator William Luther
Representative Jim Heap
Representative Dale A. Clausnitzer
Representative Linda Scheid
Representative William Shcreiber
Representative Craig Shaver
FROM: Mary E. Anderson, Mayor of Golden Valley
RE: Legislative Breakfast Meeting
Saturday, May 4 - 8:00 AM
Maple Grove Fire Station
6800 Hemlock, Maple Grove
AGENDA
I. Local Government Aid
Schreiber - House Jude - Senate
What are current bills under consideration?
conference?
2. Combine Sewer Overflow
Luther - Senate Shaver - House
What is the current status?
3. Comparable Worth
Jude - Senate Clausni tzer - House
What is content of bill in each house?
What is status of legislation?
4. Property Tax
Ramstad - Senate Scheid - House
What will go to
What is being proposed in area of reclassification and relief?
5. Industrial Development Bonds
6. Other
(Maple Grove will provide coffee.)
(Minnetonka will bring orange juice and rolls.)
A G E N D A
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 1985
6:30 P.M.
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes for April 1, 1985 Meeting
III. Section 8 Program Report
IV. Scattered Site Home Ownership Program Report
V. Senior Citizen Housing Site Report
VI. Update of Comprehensive Plan Housing Element
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjournment
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1985
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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.
PUBLIC FORUM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSENT AGENDA
*4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Honeywell, Inc.
55 (85025)
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
APRIL 24, 1985
Preliminary Plat for property located at 12001 State Highway
B. Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Residential Planned Unit Development Preliminary
Plat/Plan Amendment for the Amhurst Development (RPUD 7902) located east of
Orchid Lane, north and south of 46th Avenue North (79046)
C. Dave Johnson. Land Use Guide Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and
Variance for property located at the southeast corner of Highway 101 and
County Road 6 (85020)
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Banner Corporation. Site Plan and Variance for expansion to the existing
facility at 9714 Tenth Avenue North (A-311)
B. LSI Corporation. Lot Consolidation, Site Plan and Variances for building
expansion at 2100 Xenium Lane North (85021)
7. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
B. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Bus Tour Itinerary
B. Health Facilities
9. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M.
Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission /
Regular Meeting of May 9, 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 and Steve Cook
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Oakwood Parking Lot
5. Unfinished Business
a. Parkers Lake Update
b. Community Center Update
c. Neighborhood Park Improvements Update/Review Park Plans
d. St. Mary's Land Update
e. Imperial Hills Park Update
f. Joint Meeting with Maple Grove - Review Agenda
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6. New Business
a. 1986-1990 CIP Timetable
b. Review Results of Community Survey - Steve Chesebrough
c.
d.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting - June 13, 1985
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 29, 1985
TO: Jim Willis
FROM: David J. Davenport
SUBJECT Fire Department's Anniversary
Jim. I met with Dick Carlquist, Lyle Robinson and Butch
Evenson this morning to discuss the 25th anniversary of
the Plymouth Fire Department in July.
The Department will feature a special recognition event
as part of Music in Plymouth on July 10th. They also
contemplate holding an open house in July or August, with
the ceremony to take place at one of the open houses in
which old members of the Department will be invited, as
well as the Mayors of other communities.
I told them that I would be happy to participate in such a
ceremony if they desired and indicated our willingness
to communicate information about the event to homeowners
associations through a mailing.
The Department is specifically requesting approximately
$2,000 to develop a booklet outlining the history of the
Department over the last 25 years. Apparently this was
not a firm estimate and Lyle did present me with a copy
of such a booklet that had been prepared by the Brooklyn
Park Department. You may wish to review it. Dick
Carlquist encouraged Butch to put together a more
detailed cost estimate and Councilmember Vasiliou has
also volunteered to work with the Department in terms of
the graphics of such a booklet, etc.
In any event, please follow up with Dick Carlquist,
evaluate the funding request, and be in a position to
make a recommendation to the Council.
Please copy this memo to the Council.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 OLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 2, 1985
TO: Defensive Driver Program Participants
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager.Al
SUBJECT REVISED NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Attached is the REVISED schedule for the National Safety Council
Defensive Driver Program training classes to be held May 21 and 23,
and June #4 and $. Three class sessions have been scheduled. Each
session is broken down into two 4 -hour sessions.
Please note the class for which you are registered and mark the
appropriate dates and times on your calendar. All classes will be
held in the training room at Fire Station No. 2, 12000 County Road 9,
and will begin promptly at the designated times. If it is impossible
for you to attend on the date scheduled, please make arrangements to
exchange reservations with someone in your division.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
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8 - Noon, May 21
8 - Noon, May 23
1. Gil Konop
2. Rick Hewett
3. Mike MacDonald
4. Bruce King
5. Greg Cook
6. Randy Lehtola
7. Al Elam
8. dim Hanson
9. ion Eccles
10. Gary Pouti
11. Tom Nelson
12. Dick Pouliot
13. Sohn Sweeney
14. Dan Campbell
15. Eric Blank
16. Rick Busch
17. Daryl Sulander
18. Tom Kelly
19. Carol Mattie
20. fan Wendland
21. Scott Hovet
22. Mary Anderson
23. Mike Carroll
24. Milt Dale
25. Dave Krings
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVER PROGRAN
Training Room, Fire Station No. 2, 12000 County Road 9
8 - Noon, dune 4
8 - Noon, dune 5
Tom Vetsch
Ken Schmitz
Dave Johnson
Mike Koncar
Alex Morris
Gordy Simons
Greg Ertz
Jim Ritter
Roger Wenner
Ray Hyovalti
Bruce Cook
Glen Willey
Gary Smith
Bob Hebzynski
Dan Heitke
Sohn Wenner
12:30 - 4:30, May 21
12:30 - 4:30, May 23
1.
Russ Elzy
2.
Bob Johnson
3.
Darrell Johnson
4.
Fred Moore
5.
Ken Johnson
6.
Mary Patterson
7.
Ruth Brown
8.
Diane Howard
9.
Sohn Tufte
10.
Bobbie Leitner
11. -
Bobbie Andrews
12.
Nancy Bye
13.
Sue Mauderer
14.
Laurie Houk
15.
Judy McMillin
16
Al Cottingham
17.
Don Kilian
18.
Frank Boyles
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 29, 1985
TO: First Aid Training Program Participants
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
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SUBJECT FIRST AID TRAINING PROGRAM
The attached schedule has been 'established for the May First Aid
Training Programs. A total of 27 people volunteered to take the
course. Three training classes have been arranged.
Please take a moment to check the class for which you are scheduled
and mark the appropriate dates and times on your calendar (remember
each class is broken down into two 4 -hour sessions). All classes will
be held in the City Council conference room. Sessions will begin
promptly at the designated times. If it is impossible for you to
attend on the date scheduled, please make arrangments to exchange
reservations with someone in your division.
Comfortable clothing is suggested, particularly for the second session
since you will become actively involved in CPR training. If you have
any questions feel free to give me a call.
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KEEP 'EN ALIVE I —
FIRST AID TRAINING
CLASS I
CLASS II
CLASS III
Tues, May 7
Tues., May 7
Wed., May 8
8 - Noon
12:30 - 4:30
8 - Noon
Thurs., May 9
Thurs. May 9
Friday, May 10
8 - Noon
12:30 - 4:30
8 - Noon
Rick Jewett
Tammy Welton
Mike MacDonald
John Wenner
John Sweeney
Jim Hanson
Bruce King
Dick Pouliot
Jon Eccles
Alex Morris
Bob Johnson
Bob Hebzynski
Greg Cook
Russ Elzy
Randy Lehtola
Gil Konop
Diane Arneson
Gary Pouti
Jim Ritter
Tom Nelson
Al Elam
Tom Vetsch
Val Krisko
Frank Boyles
Sue Mauderer
Diane Howard
Dan Campbell
McPlymouth Pleased Patron Counter
"Over 121 Served"
Division: All Divisions*
DATE
#
Finance
#
Assess
#
Admn
#
Plan.
#
Inspec.
#
Eng.
#
& Rec.
TOTAL
EVENING
11/19
1
2
1
2
4
10
11/26
1
1
12/3
1
1
12/10
3
1
1
5
12/17
1
2
3
1/7
2
1
1
2
1
7
1/14
9
4
2
15
1/21
10
4
14
1/28
8
2
1
11
2/4
2
1
1
4
2/11
4
4
2/25
1
1
1
3
3/11
4
1
1
6
3/18
2
1
3
3/25
1
2
1
1
1
1
7
4/1
1
1
2
4
4/8
1
1
1
3
6
4/15
2
2
1
1
6
4/22
1
1
2
4
4/29
2
2
1
2
7
TOTAL
BY
DIVISION
36
38
3
5
10
8
21
121
CITY'OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 24, 1985
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners
Wire, Stulberg, Magnus, Plufka, Mellen,
and Pauba
MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
City Engineer Sherm Goldberg
Community Development Secretary
Grace Wineman
CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by Commissioner
Plufka to approve the Minutes of April 10, 1985 as
submitted.
VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the first public hearing
item and asked Coordinator McConn for an overview of the
April 15, 1985 staff report. Coordinator McConn clarified
that there was only one variance request relating to the lot
width for Lot 2; rather than a request for two lot width
variances as reflected in the report.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Greg Frank, McCombs -
Knutson, representing the petitioner. Mr. Frank introduced
Mr. Gary Peterson, petitioner. Mr. Frank noted a letter
submitted by the petitioner dated March 14, 1985, addressing
the fact that all three lots meet the Ordinance standards,
except that Lot 2, requires a variance for lot width. He
noted that this lot contains the existing residence. He ex-
plained that, neighbors had shown some concern when review-
ing the General Development Plan showing building loca-
tions. He further explained that the residences would be
set further back on the lots than what is shown on the
renderings; the graphics diagram minimum yard areas.
Commissioner Plufka inquired about the residence location on
Lot 3. Commissioner Wire inquired about the lot size for
Lot 1, and the proposed driveway. Mr. Frank responded that
the drive would be on the east side, following the terrain,
and the residence would be built on top of the knoll.
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10, 1985
GARY PETERSON
ORONO CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY/PRELIMINARY
PLAT, FINAL PLAT AND
VARIANCE FOR
NEIGHBOR'S CREEK
(85005)
Page 90
Planning Commission Minutes
April 24, 1985
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Dr. Nathan Plimpton, 18315 8th Avenue North, stated that the
west side of Lot 1 is low land and that there could be prob-
lems with seepage into the basement of a residence on this
lot. Mr. Greg Frank confirmed and Chairman Steigerwald ex-
plained that the residence is proposed to be constructed on
a knoll (highest area) of the lot and would line-up with the
existing residence. Coordinator McConn stated that the low
area is not part of a Storm Water Drainage Plan.
Commissioner Plufka inquired if the construction would be
above the 990 contour; Greg Frank answered affirmatively.
Ms. Helen Rusten, 18420 8th ,Avenue North, inquired if gar-
ages would be constructed with these homes, and would the
garages be within the required setbacks from the property
lines. Coordinator McConn explained there were no variances
requested for constructing the units and the could meet the
setback requirements. Ms. Rusten inquired about the type of
homes to be constructed. Mr. Greg Frank confirmed and
Chairman Steigerwald stated that the homes would be similar
to those already constructed in surrounding neighborhoods.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Plufka to recommend approval for the Preliminary Plat, Final
Plat, and Variance for Gary Peterson, Orono Construction
Company for "Neighbor's Creek" subject to the first 5 con-
ditions as stated in the recommendations and changing Con-
dition No. 6 to indicate approval of the front yard lot
width variance; and adding Condition No. 7 that the setback
for Lot 1 shall be at least to the contour of 990.
Commissioner Pauba noted that the variance is minimal and
that this proposal is the highest and best use of the
property.
Commissioner Plufka commented that moving the house to the
contour 990 will do the least amount of damage to the natur-
al terrain.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application and request- DAN ROBBINS, JERRY'S
ed an overview of the April 15, 1985 staff report from Co- SERVICE, INC.
ordinator McConn. CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, SITE PLAN
Chairman Steigerwald commented on his concern regarding AND VARIANCE (85012)
traffic circulation; Coordinator McConn explained the one-
way circulation system.
Page 91
Planning Commission Minutes
April 24, 1985
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Dan Robbins, representa-
tive. Mr. Robbins stated that ferry's Service has been in
the gasoline sales and auto service business for 30 years.
They feel that Plymouth is a good location for this business
which will be owner/occupied. He explained that they had
not had a chance to meet with the Homeowner's Association as
Mr. Roger Eggen, President of the Middle East HOA has been
out of town, but he has spoken with him by telephone and
Mr. Eggen concurred that the business is a needed service
for the area.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the concerns addressed
in the staff report regarding stacking and how this would be
handled. Mr. Robbins stated they had been remiss in getting
all the details to staff in a timely manner. He thanked
staff for processing the application for Commission review.
He stated they want to be open for business this summer and
have hired employees this location so they can be assured of
having good people working here. He noted that the majority
of vehicles entering the facility will be going to the gas
pumps which will be the primary use, and there would be no
obstruction because of the rapid movement of vehicles in and
out of pump islands. He noted that, their plan is similar
to the Holiday Station Store in that they are without com-
plete circulation on the property. He explained they would
be using "Multi -Product Dispensers" (MPD) which can serve 12
vehicles at the same time. He noted that Holiday could
serve only 8 vehicles at one time. He stated that the aver-
age time per vehicle at their pumps would be 4 minutes,and
vehicles at Holiday would be on the site much longer because
of the convenience store. He stated their studies have
shown they will be able to serve 180 vehicles per hour, and
pump 1,800 gals of gasoline per hour, so they are not wor-
ried about the stacking. Mr. Robbins introduced Mr. Mike
Eicher, Pump & Meter, their consultant who designs equipment
and site layout.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired how would they deal with a
driver who stops at the first pump and obstructs the lane
for other vehicles. Mr. Robbins stated that, other vehicles
could pull in on the other side but he doesn't feel this
would happen with a one-way system.
Coordinator McConn stated that the east access from the
County Road 9 frontage road is two-way and a one-way access
is on the west.
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Mr. Robbins stated the eastern exit from the pump island to
the shared drive will be posted "No Entrance". He commented
that the hoses on the pumps are long enough to service the
vehicles from either side.
Chairman Steigerwald stated there are problems other than
stacking if vehicles can drive in from the east to the
pumps. Mr. Robbins stated that they should be able to
handle this situation, and it has worked successfully at
other stations.
Coordinator McConn stated a concern that the joint driveway
must also function to serve the adjacent property.
Commissioner Plufka inquired about the parking space re-
quirements. Coordinator McConn stated the requirement is
for 20 spaces, they have provided 29. Commissioner Plufka
stated this may solve the stacking space required, as some
of these spaces are not needed and the building could be set
back. He noted that the eight additional stalls could pro-
duce an "eyesore" on the site, in that vehicles would be
parked there through the week waiting for repairs. Mr.
Robbins stated that they wanted their plan to provide more
than the Ordinance minimum, and they wanted adequate parking
on-site; he noted they also exceed the landscape
requirements.
Commissioner Plufka agreed with this, however, he noted
that the primary use on-site is the gas pumps and that they
should not need the additional parking which would then
provide an option to correct the stacking problem.
Coordinator McConn stated the building can be moved only so
far to the north, as it cannot encroach into the storm water
ponding area. Commissioner Plufka noted they could attain
an additional 18 1/2 ft. and not encroach into the ponding
area. Coordinator McConn concurred but noted that adding a
greater depth will not give length that is needed to the
pump islands.
Commissioner Wire inquired if the drive on the east side
could be widened. Coordinator McConn explained the width is
fixed on the east which is adjacent property. Commissioner
Wire stated that on looking at the plan the entrance on the
east side could be widened to provide stacking space. Co-
ordinator McConn explained that the stacking vehicles cannot
interfere with the driveway, as it is the primary entrance
to the property to the east.
Chairman Steigerwald stated that, on other occasions prob-
lems with stacking vehicles on proposed sites have come be-
fore the Commission and he is personally hesitant about this
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plan. He agreed that the service is needed in the area,
however, a large number of gas pumps on a small site can
cause traffic problems that will frustrate the customers who
may not return if they cannot conveniently get in and out of
the facility.
Commissioner Stulberg inquired if it would be feasible to
"flip-flop" the service bay area to the front and have the
gas pumps at the rear of the site. Mr. Robbins stated this
would not be workable, the gasoline dispensing must be visi-
ble to the driving public. He stated that with the type of
equipment they have, vehicles will be served much faster
cutting down the time the vehicle will have to remain on the
site.
Mr. Eicher stated they are very experienced in the area of
installation and use of MPD equipment. He explained the new
concept mptomg that he does not believe there will be a
stacking problem and that drivers will find it easy to get
in and out of the facility. He commented on the Wayzata
Standard station that is next to a McDonald's and pumps two
million gallons of gas per year. Chairman Steigerwald noted
that this station is between two major streets and has a
two-way exit. Mr. Eicher stated there will be employees on
the site who will direct traffic if the need arises; and,
that there will be adequate signage showing the way for good
traffic circulation.
Commissioner Wire stated that concerns of providing for
stacking came about at the time of the qas shortage; but
perhaps the demand now is less. He agrees with Commissioner
Stulberg that changing the pump location to the rear of the
property would provide a better stacking plan. Mr. Eicher
stated this would not work from a marketing standpoint; the
consumer wants to see the pumps and would not read the signs
directing them to the rear of the building.
Commissioner Mellen inquired if they could encroach to the
west. Coordinator McConn explained that the Ordinance comp-
rehends a reduction in the side yard for shared parking and
joint drives, but comparable yard area is to be provided
elsewhere on the site. City Engineer Goldberg explained
that the west drive is wide enough for two lanes of traffic
and still provide enough room to go to the service bays.
Commissioner Stulberg questioned this and Mr. Eicher ex-
plained the circulation. Commissioner Stulberg commented
that as a personal choice he would not approach a pump that
would require him to pull the hose over his car.
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Commissioner Plufka noted that the full-service area would
have less problems with stacking, and that the plan shows
the self-service with less space.
Commissioner Pauba stated that the pumps should be moved to
the east 15 to 20 ft., and he would like to see the curb cut
to the pump islands from the shared drive widened. Mr.
Eicher stated that to move the pumps requires them to move
the entire facility and they may not be able to meet the
setbacks. He stated they had looked at alternatives for
location of the green areas.
Commissioner Magnus inquired if additional space could be
gained between the pumping islands so that cars could
by-pass to exit the site. Mr. Eicher answered negatively.
Commissioner Magnus gave an example of a station he has
visited where it is possible to get "boxed in" and this is
very frustrating for motorists. If an additional 2 ft.
could be gained to move cars in and out this would provide a
better plan.
Mr. Eicher and Mr. Robbins agreed that the building could be
moved back 10 ft. to widen the center aisle providing space
for vehicles to pass.
Further discussion ensued regarding the berming and plant-
ings, and the potential of reducing the front yard area.
Discussion ensued regarding potential grading problems.
Mr. Eicher noted that they need to maintain the contour
lines. Coordinator McConn asked for a confirmation as to
whether the Commission had reached a consensus to eliminate
a row of parking stalls. Chairman Steigerwald stated this
is a decision that needs to be made, but the consensus seems
to be to move the building a minimum of 10 ft. to the north
to create wider drive aisles. Commissioner Magnus
concurred, reiterating that the vehicles should not be
blocked in, but, allowed to move out through a center
aisle. He stated he does not want to see the berming
disturbed.
Mr. ferry Robbins, representative, stated he does not be-
lieve there will be a stacking problem at this facility be-
cause the vehicles will be moving in and out so rapidly. He
noted they will have employees at the facility that will
move cars that block the traffic flow, and they will direct
traffic if necessary. It is their feeling that one-way
circulation will speed up the operation.
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Commissioner Plufka inquired of the petitioners if they
agreed with Commissioner Magnus' suggestions.
Coordinator McConn in response to statements made about the
Holiday Station Store, stated that their plans met the Ord-
inance standards. She noted that staff has supported the
variances on the east and west sides which decrease the
setback to the building; moving the building to the north
will give a similar gain in aisle width to provide the
by-pass lane.
Chairman Steigerwald confirmed there would be 5 ft. between
the building and the north parking area for shrubbery.
Commissioner Stulberg inquired if the full-service area is
closest to the building. Coordinator McConn answered
affirmatively.
Commissioner Wire inquired about the landscaping and noted
that in keeping with previous direction given by the City
Council that the 14 Black Hills Spruce trees be moved to the
south side of the property to screen the facility.
Dan Robbins stated that the Holidav Station Store was not
well received by the neighborhood, and that their facility
is much more to the liking of and needed by the residents of
the area. Commissioner Wire noted that he is a "neighbor"
and like other residents would like to see trees on the
south side of the building to provide screening. He noted
that the City Council direction was to provide screening
from the service station lights.
Dan Robbins stated that their building is attractive;
that they are using landscaping that will enhance the area;
and, they would not want to completely screen the facility.
Chairman Steigerwald confirmed that recent action by the
City Council required more screening for a similar facility.
Dan Robbins stated they will meet with the neighbors before
the City Council considers their application, and will have
their landscape architect attend this meeting to explain
their landscaping plans.
Commissioner Plufka stated he agrees with Commissioner Wire
that they should use additional evergreen trees (8 ft. in
height) to shield the neighborhood from car lights at the
facility.
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Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
MOTION by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Plufka to recommend approval for the Conditional Use Permit,
Site Plan, and Variance for Dan Robbins for ferry's Service,
Inc. per the recommendations in the staff report, adding the
following to Condition No. 14; . . . . standards, and re-
location of the building to the north to provide by-pass
lanes in the center of the pump island area and the south
pump area; adding Condition No. 15; that the Landscape Plan
shall relocate conifers to the front yard area and the berm
shall be extended in an east -west direction.
Commissioner Stulberg stated he is against the Motion; that
a recommendation should be deferred for redesign; and, he
would like to see the Site Plan revisions.
Commissioner Pauba concurred stating there is room for
improvement; and, the Commission should review the site plan
as redesigned. Commissioner Stulberg stated the by-pass
aisles may solve the problem, but he wants to review the
re -design. Commissioner Wire concurred, but inquired about
the time table for the petitioner and whether deferral could
be critical to them.
Dan Robbins stated they have hired employees who are on
their payroll now; they also want some lead time to work out
the problems with a new installation; and, want to open for
business this summer.
Commissioner Wire inquired if the Commission can make their
recommendations for redesign and move the application for-
ward. Coordinator McConn stated that if the Commission
feels the direction for redesign resolves their concerns
they can forward the application to the City Council with
those recommendations; however, if the changes are thought
to be significant, it would be appropriate to defer action
and require the revised Site Plan to come back for their
review.
MOTION by Chairman Steigerwald, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Plufka to AMEND by adding Condition No. 16 to read that all
gas pump lanes will be manned by attendants who will oversee
the operation and direct traffic flow; and, that the Multi
Product Dispensers (MPD's) will in fact be installed at this
facility.
Chairman Steigerwald commented that this could alleviate
most of the stacking problems.
Roll Call VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION TO AMEND carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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Commissioner Wire suggested there should be a condition
addressing the hours of operation and inquired of staff what
the hours of operation were for previous applications made
for Holiday Station Store and Burger King. Coordinator
McConn confirmed these hours were 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.,
seven days a week.
Commissioner Wire stated it was his opinion that, because
the facility would be providing repair service to
automobiles, they should be allowed to open at 6:00 A.M.
during the week to make it convenient for their customers.
Chairman Steigerwald concurred.
Mr. Jerry Robbins noted that they would also offer car
starting services so there would be a need to have their
telephones manned early in the morning.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO AMEND
Steigerwald to AMEND the MOTION by the addition of Condition
No. 17. Hours of operation shall be 6:00 A.M. to 11:00
P.M., Monday through Friday; 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Sat-
urday; and, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday.
Roll Call VOTE on SECOND AMENDMENT. 7 Ayes. MOTION
carried.
Commissioner Plufka noted the Ordinance provision that there
shall be no outside and overnight storage of vehicles on the
site. Mr. Robbins commented that this could be a problem
for them. Coordinator McConn stated that the petitioner was
advised that the Ordinance does not allow overnight, outside
storage of vehicles on the site; the staff recommendation
does not include any outside storage. Dan Robbins stated
that those vehicles brought in for repair would be stored
inside, however, there can be some overflow with vehicles
that have been repaired and are parked behind the building
for pick-up by the customer.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO AMEND
Steigerwald to AMEND the MOTION by adding Condition No. 18;
that approval is granted to park vehicles outside on the
site overnight when providing maintenance and repair
services to those vehicles and that every effort will be
made to park all vehicles inside the building.
Commissioner Mellen inquired if this could cause a security
problem for the Plymouth Police Department.
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Chairman Steigerwald noted that the site will have adequate
lighting and that employees will be there during business
hours.
Commissioner Stulberg inquired if this recommended con-
dition is part of the Conditional Use Permit and that, if
there is non-compliance or complaints are verified, this
Permit can be revoked. Coordinator McConn confirmed this
and added that as staff inspects the site or upon receiving
complaints, the City can require a Public Hearing to con-
sider revocation of the Permit.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that employees should attend
the full-service and self-service lanes at all times.
Coordinator McConn confirmed that proposed Condition No. 17
included parking company vehicles inside the building.
Chairman Steigerwald advised the representatives that this
Amendment to the Motion includes those vehicles owned by the
operation.
Roll Call VOTE on THIRD AMENDMENT. 5 Ayes. Commissioners VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Mellen and Plufka, Nay. MOTION carried.
Commissioner Wire inquired if the Commission should recom-
mend an additional number of plantings be provided on this
site. Commissioner Plufka stated that, in his opinion it is
not appropriate for the Commission to designate the number
of plantings; and, that the recommendation for conifers
rather than deciduous trees is adequate direction on the
landscape plan.
Commissioner Wire stated that he would like to see the num-
ber of plantings increased because the neighbors would be
interested in seeing more trees on this site to screen the
facility.
Dan Robbins reiterated that he plans to meet with the
neighborhood association and will have his landscape
architect attend the meeting. Commissioner Wire agreed and
suggested that Mr. Robbins meet with Mr. Eggen before the
City Council meeting.
Commissioner Magnus wants the Amendment to the Motion to
remain as stated. The Council can discuss the plan and give
the petitioner further direction.
Commissioner Plufka inquired about the delineator for the
pump island at the shared drive. Coordinator McConn stated
that this provides a longer stacking area for the shared
drive and discourages cross traffic in the shared drive.
City Engineer Goldberg concurred.
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MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Chairman NOTION TO AMEND
Steigerwald to AMEND the MOTION by the addition of Condition
No. 19; that adequate signage meeting the Ordinance
provisions be provided to reflect the one-way traffic
circulation on-site.
Roll Call VOTE on FOURTH AMENDMENT. 7 Ayes. MOTION VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
carried.
Roll Call VOTE on MAIN MOTION as FOUR TIMES AMENDED. 6 VOTE - MAIN NOTION AS
Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg, Nay. FOUR TIMES AMENDED
NOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Stulberg stated that he believes there are too
many changes to this plan and he would like the Commission
to review a revised Site Plan showing all changes as
discussed.
Chairman Steigerwald called a Recess at 9:20 P.M.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Coordinator McConn discussed upcoming Planning Commission
agenda items. She inquired if the Commission would
establish a date for the quarterly study meeting during
May. The Commission concurred that they would meet on May
15, 1985 at 5:30 P.M. for a bus tour into the developing
areas of Plymouth, with particular emphasis on those areas
of more intense residential development.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APRIL 24, 1985
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GARY PETERSON, ORONO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
"NEIGHBORS CREEK" (85005)
1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
2. Removal of all dead or dying trees from the property at the owner's expense.
3. Payment of park dedication fees -in -lieu of dedication in accordance with the
Dedication Policy in effect at the time of filing the Final Plat.
4. No Building Permits shall be issued until the Final Plat is filed and recorded
with Hennepin County.
5. No yard variance setbacks are granted or implied.
6. The lot width variance is approved (93 ft. vs 110 ft.) for Lot 2 of this plat.
7. The setback for Lot 1 shall be at least to the contour of 990.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APRIL 24, 1985
SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR
"NEIGHBORS CREEK" FOR GARY PETERSON, ORONO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (85005)
1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
2. Payment of park dedication fees -in -lieu of dedication in accordance with City
Policy in effect at the time of filing the Final Plat.
3. Submittal of required utility and drainage easements as approved by the City
Engineer prior to filing the Final Plat.
4. No Building Permits to be issued until the Final Plat is filed and recorded with
Hennepin County.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APRIL 24, 1985
APPROVING SITE PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR DAN ROBBINS, BERRY'S
SERVICE, INC. (85012)
1. Compliance with City Engineer's Memorandum
2. Payment of park dedication fees -in -lieu of dedication in accordance with the
Dedication Policy in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
3. Compliance with Policy Resolution No. 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations
for new structures on sites adjacent to, or containing any open storm water
drainage facility.
4. Submission of required financial guarantee and Site Performance Agreement for
completion of site improvements.
5. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approv-
als per Ordinance provisions.
6. All waste and waste containers shall be stored within the structure, and no out-
side storage is permitted.
7. No Building Permit to be issued until the Final Plat is filed and recorded with
Hennepin County.
8. Approved Variances include: side yard setback of 6 ft. from the east side of
the building rather than Ordinance minimum of 10 ft.
9. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and Ordinances, and
violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
10. The permit is issued to ferry's Service, Inc. as operator of the facility and
shall not be transferable.
11. The site shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.
12. There shall be no outside display, sales, or storage of merchandise or related
materials.
13. All parking shall be off-street in designated areas which comply with the Zoning
Ordinance.
14. The site plan shall be appropriately revised to provide a stacking plan which
complies with Ordinance minimum design standards, and relocation of the building
to the north to provide by-pass lanes in the center of the pump island area and
the south pump area.
15. The Landscape Plan shall relocate the conifers to the front yard area and the
berm shall be extended in an east -west direction.
16. All gas pump lanes wil be manned by attendants who will oversee the operation
and direct traffic flow; and, the Multi Product Dispensers (MPD's) will be in-
stalled at this facility.
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17. Hours of operation shall be 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., Monday through Friday; 7:00
A.M. to 11:00 P.M., Saturday; and, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday.
18. Approval is granted to park vehicles outside on the site overnight when
providing maintenance and repair services to those vehicles and every effort
will be made to park all vehicles inside the building.
19. Signage meeting the Ordinance provisions to be provided reflecting the one-way
traffic circulation on-site.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
May 1, 1985
PRESENT: Dale Knutson, LeRoy Mikkelson, David Brownell, Ray Lottie,
Mark Fuhrmann, Frank Boyles
I. APPROVAL OF MARCH 27, 1985 MINUTES
The minutes of the March 27, 1985 meeting were approved as submitted.
II. RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
Frank Boyles reviewed the commuter/reverse commuter and internal
circulator ridership statistics for March. The commuter/reverse
commuter service was up to 311. This exceeds the January and February
averages of 307 and 292 respectively. The internal circulator continues
strong with an average daily for the month of March of 56. This also
exceeded the January and February 'averages of 51 and 50 respectively.
Overall, the system averaged 358 riders which is 14% above the 313 rider
goal which had been established for 1984.
III. AREAS OF CONCERN OR RECOMMENDATION
PACT members generally expressed satisfaction in the system including
drivers and equipment. Dave Brownell mentioned that during the parti-
cularly hot days, the heater cores on the vehicles appear to continue to
throw heat, making the bus less comfortable. He also suggested that it
might be worthwhile for Medicine Lake to insure that bus windows operate
so that passengers have a means of cooling off during hot summer days.
Mark Fuhrmann will check into this.
IV. MARKETING
Mark Fuhrmann reported that the certificates of appreciation given to
Metrolink drivers on April 16 were well received. Drivers were pleased
that their contribution was considered to be important enough to merit a
certificate.
Dave Brownell stated that drivers always seem have the punch cards
available for sale. Mark Fuhrmann stated that usage of these cards with
the commuter/reverse commuter riders is so prevalent that it has become
necessary to reorder the cards. Only 30 to 40 cards have been used on
the internal circulator.
Frank Boyles reviewed the article to be contained in the May 8 Plymouth
on Parade publication. PACT members received a copy of the new
publication. Mark indicated that they would attempt to track the use of
the free pass to determine the level of usage and where passengers were
boarding the bus.
May 1, 1985
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Frank Boyles reported that both the Plymouth Post and Wayzata Weekly did
articles on the renewal of Plymouth Metrolink for 1985. He also stated
that he had received a call from a developer in Plymouth indicating that
he had a potential tenant interested in their facilities provided that
adequate public transportation was available. Mark and Frank provided
the developer with information and indicated their willingness to get
together if additional information is required. Mark Fuhrmann stated
that he had been approached by the leasing agents of Fox Forest who
similarly wanted to know what kind of transit service was available.
Mark stated that a six month experimental service run could be developed
provided that Fox Forest could generate a minimum of 15 passengers on
average. The service would be provided by redirecting a mini -coach or
the 45 -passenger coach which normally expresses down Highway 55 to and
from the park and ride lot during peak hours. Mark Fuhrmann stated that
he will be talking to realtors in the near future, particularly the
three in the area of City Center.
One of two mini -coaches will be"provided at the Music in Plymouth
concert on July 10. Mark will arrange for reservations. Frank Boyles
reported that he had received requests from other suburbs interested in
learning more about Plymouth's transit efforts. Also that he had
attended a seminar on transit redesign in Chicago which concentrated on
the types of transit efforts which have been successful around the
nation.
Mark Furhmann stated that within the next 25 days a questionnaire will
be prepared for administration to Metrolink riders asking them, among
other things, which internal circulator times can be eliminated, which
should be added, appropriate fare amounts, and other such questions.
The Committee agreed that it would be appropriate to meet next on July 17 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Center conference room.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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(612) 553-1144
M I N U T E S
April 11, 1985
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Thursday, April 11,
1985, at 12:20 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; Roger
Paulson, New Hope; Fred Moore, Plymouth; William
Weidenbacher, E.A. Hickok and Associates; Curt
Pearson, attorney; and Judie Anderson, recording
secretary.
1. Minutes of March 14, 1985, meeting.
Knapp moved and Moore seconded a motion to approve as written
the minutes of the March 14th meeting. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Knapp moved and Moore seconded a motion to approve the Treas-
urer's Report. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Claims.
Moore moved and Christensen seconded a motion to approve claims
totaling $309.55. The claims were approved by roll call vote:
ayes - Knapp, Johnson, Sherburne, Butcher, Christensen, Paulson,
and Moore; nays - none; absent - Osseo and Robbinsdale.
Moore moved and Butcher seconded a motion that the Commission
adopt a resolution authorizing the Treasurer to invest surplus
funds in federally insured securities on an ongoing basis.
Motion carried. Pearson will draft and mail a proposed reso-
lution to the Commissioners.
Sherburne reported that Mark Babcock will proceed with the
audit after April 15th. The audit report should ready at the
May meeting.
4. Consideration of Communications.
None.
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April 11, 1985
5. Management Plan.
Weidenbacher indicated that his firm continues to work on the
legal description for the watershed. He stated that Phase I of
the Plan will be completed by the time of the May meeting.
Johnson reappointed the Selection Subcommittee,to proceed with
a determination for Phase II of the Plan: Moore, chairman;
Knapp; Butcher; and Pearson will meet with Weidenbacher to dis-
cuss Phase II and make their report at the May meeting.
Knapp moved and Butcher seconded a motion directing Pearson to
draft an interim policy for reviewing projects within the wa-
tershed. Motion carried.
6. 1986 Budget. R
Johnson reminded the Commissioners that assessed valuations for
their communities must be received in the Commission office by
May first.
7. Flooding in Twin Lake Chain.
No report.
Sherburne moved and Knapp seconded a motion to adjourn. There being
no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 1:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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BUILDING PERMITS
CURRENT
Y.T.D. 1984
Public
0
1 0
Comm/Ind/New
1
2
Alteration --
- 8
4
40 7
Residential
54
174 55
Multi -Family
4�
108
Remodeling
58
107 60
Foundations
1
266400
Garage
0
1 0
1
601127
346845
3
TOTALS
126
336 --13?
VALUATION/PERMITS
L.Y.T.D
0
4
20
193
16
117
0
7
357
Public
0
360000
0
0
Comm/Ind/New
2480000
2725000
1320152
1320152
Alteration
570529
2441075
140900-
451898
Residential
4737573
15411007
4836285
15552336
Multi -Family
1170000
5340000
266400
266400
Remodeling
417619
601127
346845
852456
Foundations
290000
290000
0
0
Garage
0
3220
8446
27101
TOTALS9,665,721
27,171,429
6,919,028
18,470,343
OTHER PERMITS
Plumbing
321
105
255
Mechanical
72
266
71
192
Signs
14
44
18
45
Grading
1
4
2
Wells
0
0
1
2
3
Moving
0
0
0
0
Septic/Removal
13
25
0
Demolish
2
2
1
0
0
TOTALS
------
194
662
---
198
497
VALUATION/OTHER PERMITS
Plumbing
4,838
22597
6761
17640
Mechanical
2678
15156
2068
14309
Signs
405
1080
270
735
Grading
110
1397
201
201
Wells
0
0
15
45
Moving
0
0
0
0
Septic/Removal
65
125
0
0
Demolish
20
20
0
TOTALS
81116
40,375
9,315
32,930
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
37,570
92,465
31,391
86447
PLAN CHECK FEES
19,765
48,073
17,230
45,842
SAC FEES
48,450
160,650
31,450
86275
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
23
84
31
103
SEWER i WATER ACTIVITY
SEWER 6 WATER CONNECTIONS
Sewer
72
152
Water
79
163
TOTALS
151
315
SEWER t WATER VALUATIONS
1229.8
1525.7
Sewer
1080
2345
Water
1185
2535
TOTALS
2265
4860
METERS ISSUED
-------
$8,390.47
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$18,329.10
5/8 X 3/4 inch
87
164
3/4 inch
8
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1 inch
0
1
1 1/2 inch
4
5
2 inch
0
1
3 inch
0
0
4 inch
0
1
TOTALS
97
188
METER FEES
5/8 X 3/4 inch
6382.59
11955.08
3/4 inch
778.08
1952.52
1 inch
0
177
1 1/2 inch
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1525.7
2 inch
0
487.3
3 inch
0
0
4 inch
0
2231.5
TOTALS
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$8,390.47
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$18,329.10
OTHER FEES ON S&W PERMITS
SAC fees 2,975.00 3,400.00
Sewer REC fees 2,100.00 2,400.00
Water REC fees 5,100.00 5,610.00
Pressure A Conductivity 0.00 120.00
Remotes 0.00 67.20
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P.m., the sun is just about to disappear, and the
plane is taxiing out onto the runway. Twelve hours ago
your first sales meeting. The running hasn't
stopped since. Now, just as you are deciding whether
you want a scotch or a bourbon, the fellow in the camel
and grey
slacks in the next seat taps you on
the shoulder, offering advice. "Minnesota, " he says.
"Did I ever tell you why we moved to Minnesota?"
Minnesota doesn't have Califor-
i's beaches, or the night life of New
-leans. What it does have are edu-
:ed people willing to work, and a
.d -up Governor and legislature
sling tax -cutting programs intend -
to lure new businesses.
Sure, there are lots of states com-
ring for business today. They offer
w -cost labor, tax relief, investment
Ilars. They make the standard pleas
d round up the usual spokespeople
prove how productive they are.
key paint a bright future, one built
growing companies just like yours.
it remember one thing: somebody
s to pay for the new sewers, the new
ads, and the new police. That means
w taxes, higher costs, and more
adaches, because as any executive
io has to meet payroll knows, you
t what you pay for.
That said, we could tell you Min-
nesota's leading university has pro-
duced seven Nobel Prize winners. We
could tell you Minnesota has the low-
est average industrial and commercial
electric service bills in the region, and
the 13th lowest in the U.S. We could
tell you Minnesota is the 12th largest
State in the country, having over four
million people. We could tell you Min-
nesota farmers produce the most
sweet corn in the nation, or that Min-
nesota ranks second in the U.S. in the
production of dairy products.
Sure, we could talk about Minne-
sota's leadership role in food process-
ing; about its deep forests which sup-
port papermaking and wood product
manufacturing; and about its deposits
of taconite, a low-grade iron ore that is
the principal source used in North
American steelmaking. We could talk
about the high technology companies
and the schools which support them.
We could mention that Bob Dylan
grew up in Hibbing. We could do all
that and more.
But we won't.
Listen instead to those who live
here. They have built their own com-
panies, fought the big fights, and have
stayed in Minnesota. They have their
reasons.
Building the Business.
Meet William Norris, Chairman and
Chief Executive of the Control Data
Corporation. Norris was born on a
farm in Nebraska, but both compa-
nies he created were built in Minneso-
ta. The first was Engineering Research
Associates, which he started in 1946.
It developed electronic computers un-
der government research and develop-
ment contracts. Later, this company
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was acquired by Sperry Rand. In 1957
Norris became restless and left Sperry
to form Control Data Corp., now a
$4.6 billion business with more than
56,000 employees worldwide. The
company has more than doubled in
size over the past ten years, but it con-
tinues to do the bulk of its computer
and peripheral products manufactur-
ing in Minnesota. This, in turn, has
led to Control Data spinning off 50
new companies in the last 25 years.
"People here like to work,
closely identify with the
needs of their employers and
take inordinate pride in do-
ing a good job."
"The people here have the skills
we need," says Norris. "They like to
work, and the University of Minneso-
ta and the secondary schools provide
quality education. We've got good
government, and a sense of coopera-
tion between government and indus-
try that is rarely found. There are
fewer labor problems here than
elsewhere."
William H. Spoor is Chairman
and Chief Executive of the Pillsbury
Company. A long-time Minnesota
resident, Spoor says, "We're seeing a
political climate that cares about busi-
ness and wants to retain it. Governor
Rudy Perpich is very pro-business.
People here like to work, closely iden-
tify with the needs of their employers,
and take inordinate pride in doing a
good job. In addition, there is a large
pool of employees to draw from, many
coming from the State universities."
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Did You Know That Minnesota
Offers its residents and visitors some
of the cleanest air in the U.S.
Has one of the lowest crime rates in
the country.
Has the best high school completion
rate and theiecond best college
entrance exam scores in the U.S.
and is a consistent national leader in
educational expenditures
Offers the fourth largest public
university system in the U.S.
Is the home of 14 of America's
largest manufacturing corporations,
and 15 of its largest service
corporations.
Remains the tialdisputed national
leader in food prvicesring and
agriculture, which generates $22
billion annually, and provides one-
third of all the jobs in the State.
Contains a Venture Capital Pool
estimated m value at $370 million
among the top ten stats in venture
capital resvurtaes
Has the longest We expectancy for
residents of any state, accept
Hawaii.
Has one of the five safest airports m
the world—the Minneapolis k
Paul International Airport.
Is rated as one of the top three stasis
Has an employment growth rate for safe highways, and was the first
that between 1972 and 1983 state to provide for immediate
exceeded the national average by revocation of licenses of drivers
over four percentage points determined to be legally drunk
Is ranked fourth nationally in the
number of America's fastest growing
businesses.
Has been recognized as the
w -Disputed super computer capital
of the world, being the home of
Control Data Corporation,
Honeywell, CPT and Cray
Research (as well as 2,100 other
high-tech companies).
Ranks in the top 2 2 % of all stats as
Headquarters choice for corporate
growth
is home to the IJntursi�r of .--
seven Nob Pft. and is in
the f mfimt of.search in opew'
heart surgery, cancer, and onto
transplants.
Was the fast state to ratio the -
federal equal rights amendment.
MINNESCFFA
Spoor has reason to be interested
Last year, Pillsbury's net sales reached
$4.2 billion, up from $3 billion five
years ago. Net earnings have grown
too, at a 15% compound annual rate
over the last five years. You know the
products: Green Giant canned and
frozen vegetables, Haagen-Dazs Ice
Cream, American Beauty Pasta. Then
there are the restaurants: Burger King,
Steak and Ale, Bennigan's. Less
known are the agri-products: flour,
prepared mixes, and equipment sold
to the commercial baking market; rice
milling, grain and feed merchandis-
ing, and export operations. The com-
pany has paid dividends since 1927,
earning it nearly 20,000 stockholders.
Although Spoor intends to retire
soon, chances are good that he will
continue to live here. "The area is
safe, with little or no crime; [it] has
good athletic facilities, good trans-
portation, good art and good the-
ater," he says. "The image of cold
weather is worse than the reality."
Or listen to somebody from a
major privately held company.
Curtis L. Carlson is the founder;
Chairman and Chief Executive of
the $2.3 billion Carlson Compa-
nies. Included among its holdings
are the Radisson Hotel Chain, the
TGI Friday and Country Kitchen
restaurants, and the Ask Mr. Foster
and Neiman-Marcus Travel
Groups.
Carlson is a native Minnesotan,
born the son of a Swedish immigrant
in 1914. In 1938, as an ambitious 23
year-old, he left his sales job at Procter
& Gamble and founded his own com-
pany with $50. At first, his Gold Bond
Stamp Company consisted of a mail
drop and one desk in a downtown
building. He prides himself on being a
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self-made man, but credits the integri-
ty and work ethic he's found here for
the growth of his company. Another
plus, he says, is the Minnesota univer-
sity system, which has graduated 59°%
of the executives currently running
Minnesota companies.
""There is a rare synergism
among Minnesota's high
technology companies that
inspires innovation. Our
competitors have become
some of our greatest technol-
ogy allies."
"It's an almost ideal, well-educated
work force with a strong work ethic,"
Carlson says. "And there is better ac-
cess to Pacific Basin markets from
Minneapolis than almost anywhere
else. Northwest Orient is the largest
carrier across the Pacific."
Sometimes, though, there can be
too much of a good thing. The iron
ore business has suffered because of
the problems with the steel industry.
The end result has been unemploy-
ment in the areas surrounding north.
ern Minnesota's mines. Among those
hardest hit has been Minnesota Pow-
er, an investor-owned utility serving a
26,000 -square -mile area. Headquar-
tered in Duluth, Minnesota Power is
the only major corporation based
north of the Twin Cities.
"Back in the 1970s, Minnesota
was, percentage -wise, the fastest grow.
ing utility in the country," remembers
Jack F. Rowe, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive. "This growth
dty and an internatiorsal scaporc
it dK 6usiar on d�c G,ear
was based on the massive amounts of
electricity required by the iron mines.
As the iron ore faced a declining mar-
ket, so, too, did Minnesota Power,
which now has overcapacity."
This means that there's a lot of
cheap electricity available, and pro-
ductive workers eager to earn a pay-
check. There is a skilled work force,
and if you don't mind a bit of cold
weather, a good quality of life. Minne-
sota Power hasn't raised its rates in six
years.
Next consider Cray Research,
which Seymour Cray founded back in
1972 to make the world's fastest com-
puters. His initial research resulted in
the CRAY -1, a computer capable of
processing data in 50 -billionths of a
second. Over the past 12 years, Cray
Research has grown from 21 employ-
ees to more than 2,000, and it contin-
ues to make computers which are
among the fastest in the world.
"There is a rare synergism among
Minnesota's high technology compa-
nies that inspires innovation," says
John Rollwagen, Chairman and Chief
Executive. "It is this synergism creat-
ed by companies like Control Data,
Honeywell, and Sperry Corporation
that helped spawn new ventures like
Data Card, Data 100, CPT Corpora-
tion, and our own company. Our
competitors have become some of our
greatest technological allies."
Among those super -competitors is
Star Technologies of Oregon, which
has built its national research and de-
velopment headquarters in Minneso-
ta. Jon Salquist, President, said Star
MINNESOTA
Technologies chose Minnesota be-
cause it is the high-performance com-
puter capital of the world. Almost ev-
ery major American company
involved in the design, development
and manufacturing of advanced com-
puter equipment is based in Minneso-
ta, or has located its major research fa-
cilities there.
Women entrepreneurs are also
making significant contributions. Ac-
cording to Kathryn Keeley, President
of the Women's Economic Develop-
ment Corporation, women in Minne-
sota are founding new companies at a
rate five times faster than men. Some
are home-based service companies,
others are manufacturers of electronic
data-pro-cessing systems which employ
hundreds.
t`... Women in Minnesota
are founding new companies
at a rate of five times faster
than men."
"We're working with local banks
to package new business loans, and
we've established our own loan fund,"
says Keeley. "In our first year, we
served 600 women entrepreneurs.
These women are important role mod-
els for others, and have helped create
a positive environment for new busi-
ness start-ups."
Cutting Taxes
It's true that wages and taxes in Min-
nesota are higher than the national
average. In the past there have been
Minnesota's bountiful natural resources make it a
haven for outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen, wheth-
er it's boating, fishing, skiing or duck hunting along
the famed Mississippi fiyucy.
other concerns about Minnesota's
business climate.
How a state responds to problems
like these determines its future. Virtu-
ally all businesses today are planning
new growth with an eye on worldwide
competition. Cost efficiencies are
more important than old loyalties.
The Governor and State legislature
here have recognized that, and they
are acting. Personal income taxes were
reduced 10% in 1984. This year they
are expected to be cut by at least an-
other 15%, and another 10% decrease
is being discussed for 1986.
How is Minnesota able to make
these tax reductions, while still main-
taining its strong commitment to edu-
cation, roads and other services essen-
tial to business? It's principally
because of its exceptional economic
growth during the last two years, far
outpacing the nation as a whole.
There are now 58,000 more people
working in Minnesota than ever be-
fore in the state's history. Minnesota
ranks second highest among the fifty
states in the rate of employment
growth during the last year. Those re-
sults, more than anything else, attest
to the positive response of business
decision -makers to state improve-
ments in the business climate, and
their confidence in Minnesota's long-
term prospects.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
There are other important reasons
why Minnesota, even as a northern
state, has outpaced the national econ-
omy during the last decade.
A highly regarded business and
economic survey, conducted last year
by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune
made the following conclusions: first,
the seven-month report found that
energy, tax and wage costs were lower
than the average for the 24 -state
northern tier; second, Minnesota's
high technology companies outpaced
their national competitors, adding
new jobs and income; third, the
growth of Minnesota's biggest corpo-
rations more than offset the loss of
small manufacturing companies;
fourth, Minnesota's dollar value of to-
tal output in goods and services be-
tween 1970 and 1980 actually in-
creased at a time when most northern
tier states were reporting decreases.
"Personal income taxes were
reduced 10% in 1984. This
year they are expected to be
cut by at least another 12%,
and another 10% decrease is
being discussed for 1986."
Governor Perpich also intends to
create tax incentives for large corpora-
tions that assist small businesses,
strengthen the Minnesota University
system through a new curriculum with
specialized programs in the high tech-
nology area, and establish a Minneso-
ta Small Business Loan Program
through a $24.3 million appropria-
tion, with an additional $30 million in
MINNESOTA
bonds. Loans will be offered below
market, with fixed interest rates for as
long as 20 years.
The Business Environment
The study by the Minneapolis Star and
Tribune examined virtually every as-
pect of Minnesota's business commu-
niry. Objective and critical, the report
generated some surprises.
First, the fact that so many multi-
national corporations are based in
Minnesota contributed to its fast re-
covery from the recession. Fortune
magazine, for example, has stated that
Minneapolis ranks 11th as a home to
the nation's largest corporations. This
is three times as many as Iowa, North
Dakota and South Dakota combined.
This means that as corporations pros-
pered, new jobs were created.
Then there is the spin-off phe-
nomenon. Big high-tech companies
attract entrepreneurial employees.
Those employees are often quick to
spot niche markets developing, mar-
kets not big enough to attract invest-
ment dollars from publicly -held com-
panies seeking dependable and quick
return on their investments.
Instead of discouraging such em-
ployees, Minnesota's big corporations
have encouraged them to start their
own companies. The end result is a
more competitive, and attractive,
community for high-tech managers.
Control Data, for example, has pro-
vided funding for a number of its spin-
offs. There is also an estimated $370
million in state-wide venture capital.
In fact, the publisher of Venture Capi-
tal Journal estimates Minnesota ranks
among the top ten states in availabil-
ity of seed money. In 1982, for exam-
ple, Minnesota ranked sixth in new
start-ups funded by venture capital-
ists.
The State's big service industry
also helps. Two of the nation's largest
bank corporations, Norwest and First
Bank Systems, are based here, and
both have shown a willingness to in-
vest in new companies. Other service
industry leaders include Gelco and
IDS Life. According to Robert Pro-
vost, the Executive Director of the
Minnesota Insurance Information
Center, Minnesota is one of the major
insurance centers in the country,
boasting such businesses as the St.
Paul Companies, the northwest re-
gional office of Prudential, Northwest-
ern National Life Insurance Compa-
ny's Minnesota Mutual Life
Insurance, plus representative offices
of all the other major insurance firms.
"Two of the nation's largest
bank corporations, Norwest
and First Bank Systems, are
based here, and both have
shown a willingness to invest
in new companies."
"The insurance industry is one of
the major factors in Minnesota's econ-
omy," notes Provost. "[It] employs ap-
proximately 115,000 workers, and is a
large importer of dollars into the
State." Adds Harvey Golub, Presi-
dent and Chief Executive of IDS/
American Express, and a recent new-
comer to the State, "People identify
with their employer and with the goals
of the company. Turnover rate is low,
and hiring quality help is relatively
easy. The cost of turnover is very, very
high — on a direct cost basis, as well as
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on a societal cost basis. When you hire
help that stays, you can afford to offer
your services at a lower rate to the
public." Golub also notes that in the
bestseller, In Search of Excellence, six
Minneapolis companies are discussed
at length.
Gene Bier is Vice President and
Chief Executive of Northwestern Bell,
and Chairman of the Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce. Northwest-
ern Bell is so confident that Minneso-
ta will remain a growth State, that it
has invested in a fiber-optic telecom-
munications ring around Minneapo-
lis. When completed, this network will
permit Northwestern Bell to provide
superior voice, video and data tele-
communications.
"To achieve growth, business,
government and labor must work to-
gether, and it's happening in Minne-
sota," says Bier. There are 300 compa-
nies involved in the Chamber of
Commerce, and the group has recent-
ly established an Enterprise Center to
attract small businesses, help provide
financing for existing companies, and
make business' views known on the
legislative front.
But Minnesota recognizes that the
competition among the states in the
coming years will be even more in-
tense. In addition to major tax reduc-
tion and other business climate im-
provements, Minnesota is capitalizing
on two of its historic advantages: an
outstanding educational system and
its tremendously hard working and
productive people.
Although the Sunbelt has pros-
pered in recent years, Minnesota com-
panies weighing the option to move
have often decided instead to grow
here. Over the last ten years, Minne-
sota's manufacturing employment has
"Minnesota is capitalizing
on two of its historic advan-
tages: an outstanding educa-
tional system and its tremen-
dously hard working and
productive people."
increased by 9.8% compared to a na-
tional decrease of 2.4%.
Statistics bear out that over 90%
of the State's work force enjoy their
jobs. In 1982, more than 70% of work-
ing -age Minnesotans were in the labor
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force, compared to a national rate of
64%. Approximately 61% of Minne-
sota women were working or seeking
work outside the home, compared
with only 53% nation-wide. More-
over, state-wide employment from
1972 to 1983 grew 26% and represent-
ed a real gain of 350,000 jobs. In con-
trast, nation-wide employment grew
by only 22%.
Manufacturing employment has
increased over the national average
with few labor grievances and a very
low lost -time record. Absenteeism is
low, which makes work force retrain-
ing needs minimal. Other advantages
include a clean, open government
where business can make its needs
Largest computer companies are headquartered m Minnesota and a fourth has a major facility in the state.
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felt, and a strong basic infrastructure
already in place. The new World
Trade Center will attract internation-
al business and the strong banking
community is intent on nurturing ad-
ditional growth.
There is a pervasive confidence in
the business/public relationship that
comes from businesses proven willing-
ness to participate and invest in local
communities. There are 69 Minnesota
companies which contribute 5% of
pre-tax profits to the arts and social
action. The Keystone Club got its
start nearly 50 years ago when the
Dayton Hudson Corporation became
the first major American company to
make that pledge.
Governor Perpich on
Economy, Education,
and Health
Governor Rudy Perpich was born in
Carson Lake, Minnesota, which
means northern Minnesota is close to
his heart. Although he earned a den-
tal degree, he served as Lieutenant
Governor of Minnesota from 1970 to
1976, before becoming Governor. He
joined Control Data in 1978 as Vice
President of its World Tech subsid-
iary, operating from Vienna, Austria.
He resigned in May 1982 to run for
governor again, and was elected the
following November.
Governor Perpich has shown that
he is willing to go virtually anywhere
at anytime to lure new business. Be-
cause of his Control Data experience
in Europe, he has opened Minnesota
trading offices in Oslo and Stock-
holm, emphasizing the State's high
technology and food processing busi-
nesses and its timber resources.
His rationale: Minnesota products
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State Economic Development Financial
Assistance Programs
Minnesota Snell Business
Development Lo w
Small Business Development Loans
are dedicated to assisting small
businesses in their expansion in
Minnesota These loans offer below
market fixed-rate financing, and long-
term commitments --up to 20 years.
Loans range between $250, 000 and
$1 miction. The loans were created to
meet the unique needs of small
business—needs which existing
financial markets often find hard to
meet.
Contact:
Financial Management Division
Minnesota Department of Energy
and Economic Development
900 American Center Building
150 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/296.3547
or toll free 1-800/652.9747
The Minnesota Fund
The Minnesota Fund provides direct
loans, at feed interest, on fixed assets
to assist small businesses in their
expansion in Minnesota The
maximum loan is $250, 000 and can't
exceed 20 percent of the total project
cost. Interest rates are negotiated.
Terns are 15 years for land and
buildings, 7 years for machinery.
Contact;
Financial Management Division
Minnesota's Enterprise
Zone Program
An Enterprise Zone is an economic
development tool providing tax
reductions over a five-year period for
businesses locating in economically
distressed areas designated by the State
of Minnesota The tax reductions
include certain reductions and credits
for sales tax, employers' income tax
and property tax.
Contact:
Business Development Office
Division of Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Energy
Economic Development
900 American Center Building
150 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/297-1304
Energy Development
Loan Fund
Energy Development loans provide
financing for up to 90 percent of the
costs of acquisition, installation,
rehabilkation, or construction of
qualified energy-related business
projects. Loans can be financed
through the sale of tax-exempt
industrial revenue bonds, which can
lower the interest rate below other
taxable sources. Bonds can also be
secured by appropriations pledged to
them from the Energy Development
Fund.
Types of qualified energy products
include the production or use of
alternative or renewable resources in
the course of business; and the purchase
of equipment or facilities for use in
manufacturing, fabricating, or
obtaining alternative or renewable
energy.
Contact:
Energy Finance Division
Minnesota Department of Energy
Economic Development
900 American Center Building,
150 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
6121297-1391
Energy Loan
Loans made by private lenders can be
insured for up to 90 percent of the
principal for cost-effective qualified
energy products. The interest rate is
negotiated between lender and
borrower but may not exceed three
percentage points above the prime rc
of interest.
Contact
Energy Finance Division
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exported abroad total about $4.5 bil-
lion annually, despite the strength of
the U.S. dollar; the port city of Du-
luth, on Lake Superior, handles about
48 million tons of cargo annually for
world destinations; and the Mississip-
pi River serves as a conduit for 15 mil-
lion tons of freight each year, ear-
marked for the Gulf Coast.
There is also the Minneapolis/St.
Paul International Airport, one of the
safest in the world, and one which
rarely closes because of weather. Two
major airlines, Northwest and Repub-
lic, were founded in the Twin Cities,
and they provide 160 direct flights to
U.S. cities. Northwest also offers di-
rect, non-stop international flights to
22 major cities, such as Tokyo, Lon-
don and Copenhagen.
Perpich also emphasizes that the
State has 7,000 miles of railroad track,
and the third largest trucking industry
in America.
In June 1984, the Governor sent a
letter to Mayor George Latimer,
Chairman of the Minnesota Tax
Study Commission, noting that a cut
in Minnesota's personal income tax
must be the State's top tax reform pri-
ority. Among the guidelines he of-
fered the Commission were the need
to measure the effect of taxes on new
obs; the reduction of personal in-
come taxes for middle income and sin-
gle wage-earner families; the simplifi-
ktion of the State system through
e. r conformity with federal tax
ral• including the simplification of
properry taxes; increased accountabil-
in the area of tax credits, and
I -ax system which will be less
>ceptible to swings in the national
:)nomy.
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neenng medical advances, the university also offers one of the nation's stmr4gest engineering schoo<s. A nes. high
technology corridor, including a "super computer" institute, is being developed adjacent to the campus, and a
new Center for Advanced Manufactunng Technology has been proposed
Not satisfied, Perpich also recom-
mended increasing the State budget
reserve from $425 million to $550 mil-
lion, freezing the number of State gov-
ernment employees, and reducing in-
come taxes for Minnesota
corporations which do most of their
business outside of the State.
Perpich also points out that Min-
nesota's educational system leads the
nation in high school graduates. Min-
nesota students continue to produce
the highest grades on college achieve-
ment tests, while experiencing the
lowest drop-out rate in the country.
State and local governments spend
one-third of their budgets on educa-
tion—the largest single expenditure
by all units of government combined.
There are 24 private four-year col-
leges, 7 State universities, 5 branches
of the University of Minnesota, 18
community colleges, 5 private junior
colleges, and 33 State -supported, vo-
cational -technical schools.
The educational system is so good,
in fact, that Minnesota's private col-
leges and universities attract one-third
of their students from outside the
State. Moreover, an unusually high
percentage of students go on to earn
master's and doctoral degrees. The
availability of vocational -technical
school graduates has produced a
strong core of skilled workers. For ex-
ample, a plastics company chose to lo-
cate in Staples because of the local vo-
tech program.
Minnesota is also working to
strengthen its ties between industry
and education. Back in 1983, the state
legislature voted to make computer lit-
eracy a statewide goal for students in
kindergarten through 12th grade.
That legislation, the Minnesota Edu-
cation Technology and School Im-
provement Act, helped establish the
state's commitment to future growth
in the educational field, and today stu-
dent access to computers in Minneso-
ta is the third best in the country.
At the college level, the University
of Minnesota's new Super Computer
Institute intends to retain Minneso-
ta's worldwide super computer leader-
ship role despite the challenges being
posed by Japan. Then there are the
other sciences. The Department of
Chemical Engineering at the Univer-
sity of Minnesota's Institute of Tech-
nology is number one nationwide.
The Department of Mechanical Engi-
neering is ranked fifth nationally. The
Twin Cities campus is the largest ur-
ban campus in the country, and one
of the nation's major research univer-
sities located in a metropolitan area.
Because Minnesota stresses more
than the basic ABC's, it has a well-
educated, quality workforce. Some say
quality is difficult to measure. But con-
sider this: Today Minnesota is home
to over 2,100 high tech companies.
Sure, there are lots of little garage -
style companies included in that list,
but remember also that Minnesota's
80 leading high tech companies gener-
ated $18 billion in gross revenues last
year. No wonder Minnesota is one of
the few states in the country successful
enough to boast a trade surplus. Every
state wants to talk about its workers;
Even at 20(' below, we have
awarm business climate.
rice in a %% inter while. it gct., chilly
in llinnc-u)ta.
But rcl;:udlt-ss of tc•ntlx•rature.
Minno,ota's busine„ climate ha, long
been a health one for us.
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livery systems as a model of cost-con-
tainment and innovation.
"Medical and health care is con-
sidered a valued service by the citi-
zens," says Donald C. Wegmilier,
President of the Health Central Cor-
poration, which is ranked sixth in op-
erational scope among 85 not-for-
profit health service organizations.
"This service is sought, respected and
appreciated."
Regarding the quality of the
State's health care system and its clean
environment: "There's not a close sec-
ond to Minnesota anywhere, and
we're pulling further ahead," says
Governor Perpich.
Financing and Business
Development
Minnesota is doing, not talking. For
example, there are small business de-
velopment loans available at fixed -in-
terest rates pegged below those paid
by the federal government, loans
which can range from $250,000 to $1
million. A private corporation, the
Opportunities Minnesota Inc., pro-
vides subordinated mortgage financ-
ing to manufacturers, offering financ-
ing valued at as much as 40% of an
investment in fixed assets, plus a loan
maximum of $500,000 guaranteed by
the SBA. A local lender provides 50%
of project financing, while the compa-
ny puts up the other I0%. In other
words, the State is helping small com-
panies finance future growth by lever-
aging 90% of that investment. OMNI
loans are available to small businesses
with a net worth of $6 million maxi-
mum.
There are also enterprise zone pro-
grams, which provide tax reduction
over a five -year -period for businesses
located in hard-hit areas. The reduc-
tions include credits for sales tax, em-
ployers' income tax, and property tax.
Energy development loans providing
up to 90% of acquisition, installation,
rehabilitation or construction of ener-
gy-related business projects are avail-
able, too. These loans can be financed
through the sale of tax-exempt indus-
trial revenue bonds, lowering the in-
terest rate below other taxable
sources.
Other plusses include no mini-
mum corporate income taxes, an ef-
fective gains tax -rate of 4.8%, and tax
incentives for corporations which as-
sist small business. Minnesota is also
the only State that allows a corpora-
tion to apportion income using an
equally -weighted, three -factor formula
(property, payroll and sales) or a
weighted formula (15%, 15%, 70%),
whichever is lower. And Minnesota
permits a deduction for all royalties,
rentals and fees paid by a corporation
for use of patents, trademarks, etc.,
outside the U.S., provided the corpo-
ration derives 80% of its income from
foreign dividends and royalties.
Organized labor has also shown
flexibility. Listen to Dan Gustafson,
President of the Minnesota Chapter
of the AFL-CIO: "The State is conser-
vative in some issues, but progressive
overall. Minnesotans form a hard-
working community that has generat-
ed more jobs than any other state
around it over the past ten years."
Gustafson says that organized la-
bor and business can work together to
prevent jobs from being exported out-
of-state, or out -of -country. Like oth-
ers, he realizes that low-wage workers
in foreign countries provide a power-
ful incentive to manufacturing compa-
nies seeking to reduce costs.
"We're in a transition in America
today," Gustafson says. "Somebody
Private Economic
Development
Support Organizations
Minnesota Business
Partnership Inc.
This organization was formed by the
chief executive officers of Minnesota's
60 largest firms. It is organized into
task forces for job creation, competitive
environment, communications,
education and transportation. These
task forces work to identify and
analyze Minnesota's long-range
economic issues and to achieve
political and private consensus among
public and private sector groups
addressing these economic issues.
Contact; Executive Director
Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc.
80 8th St. So.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612/370-0840
Minnesota Association of
Commerce and Industry (MACI)
MACI members, through seminars
and workshops, learn about current
business issues in the state and the
effects of new and existing laws on
Minnesota businesses. MACI
publishes a newsletter, special reports
and directories, and produces
videotapes on a variety of subjects for
use by its members. It also provides
technical support to member
companies for special events and
represents its membership before the
state legislature.
Contact; Minnesota Association of
Commerce and Industry
Hanover Building,
480 Cedar St.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612/292-4650
Metropolitan Economic
Development
Association (MEDA)
MEDA provides consulting services to
Minnesota businesses owned by ethnic
minorities.
Contact: Metropolitan Economic
Development Association
Hennepin Square, Suite 370
2021 East Hennepin
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
612/378-0361
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has to pay the bill. But don't forget
that we are the last country in the
world where a very large percentage of
the workers support the free enter-
prise system. We've got to support
these workers if our system is to sur-
vive."
At least half the members of the
5% Club are headquartered in Min-
neapolis. The obvious advantages of
a highly -educated citizenry, natural re-
sources of iron and agricultural prod-
ucts, a political system free from cor-
ruption, a strong financial
community, plus a strong and active
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Quality of Life
Environment
The fact that Minnesota ranks first
among states in efforts to protect its
land, air and water demonstrates the
States concern for the environment.
One result of these efforts is a pollution
control program that has made the
environment almost completely free of
Pollutants. In addition, Minnesota was
the first state to enact acid rain
legislation.
Health Care
In 1872, Minnesota became the third
state in the nation to establish a state
health department. Since then, it has
been a leader in developing and
implementing such programs as
fluoridation of municipal water
supplies to prevent dental disease. In
addition, the school immunization law
has resulted in 99 percent of school-age
children being vaccinated against such
diseases as measles, mumps, rubella
and diptherw-
Research and development facilities at
the University of Minnesota and the
Mayo Clinic in Rochester are world-
famous for their pioneering efforts in
cancer and cardio -vascular research,
organ transplants and open-heart
surgery. The chemical dependency
Programs serve as the model for other
states' programs.
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The new Hubert Humpncey Memdome is Jim one example of Minnesota's commitment to public/private coop-
erative projects. The 61,000 seat stadium is home to the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and the Golden Gopher
football team. Construction was completed ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget.
Public Safety
Minnesota's interest in public safety
has resulted in the third safest highway
system in the nation. In addition,
Minnesota was the first state to enact a
law that provides for immediate
revocation of driver licenses for
individuals arrested for driving while
intoxicated The state also has the
second lowest murder and
incarceration rates in the U.S.
Culture
Minnesotans' love for the arts is
evident in the fact that they hold the
nation's third highest per -capita
attendance record for theater, more
than New York City, and are eighth
highest in symphony orchestra
attendance. In addition, over $70
million in private donations, much of it
from the Five Percent Club, have been
given to the state's artistic
organizations. The Twin Cities
support two major orchestras, three
major museums, and the Children's
and Guthrie Theaters, all nationally
renowned The newest m experimental
an forms is found at St. Paul's Science
Museum of Minnesota and its William
L McKnight -3M Omnitheater. The
Walker Art Center in Minneapolis
was the first art museum in the United
States to present the Picasso Legacy
exhibition And the Minneapolis
Institute of Arts houses the painting
„Lucretia, "pe77haps the finest
Rembrandt in the nation
Minnesotans' love for music is
displayed everywhere: One parking lot
wall in Minneapolis is painted with the
score of Maurice Ravel's "Gaspard de
la Nuit. "
Recreation
Whatever the season, Minnesota offers
a myriad of recreational activities. Its 2
million acres of water and 4 million
acres of state and national parks along
with 2, 000 privately owned resorts
provide some of the best fishing,
hunting, boating, skiing, camping and
sight-seeing available in the U.S.
today.
Minnesota ranks number 1 in boat
ownership, hunting licenses and the
number of urban public parks. The
Hubert H. Humphrey domed stadium
is home to the Minnesota Twins, the
Minnesota Vikings, and the University
of Minnesota's football team.
Minnesota is also home to the Strikers
soccer team and the North Stan
hockey team.
Each year communities across the state
hold hundreds of festivals to honor
historic events, religious beliefs,
regional occupations such as lumber or
fur trading, and changing of the
seasons. Among the largest
celebrations are the Minneapolis
Aquatennial and the St. Paul Winter
Carnival Other amactions include
the Minnesota State Fair, second
largest in the nation, and the
Minnesota Renaissance Festival in
Shakopee, largest in the nation.
international visitors program which
links much of Minnesota's business
interests with the world, have been
crucial.
Also working to attract industry
are such groups as the Minnesota
Wellspring, the Minnesota Business
Partnership, and the Minnesota High
Technology Council. Minnesota
Wellspring coordinates the Gover-
nor's economic recovery commis-
sions. The Minnesota Business Part-
nership was founded seven years ago
by the chief executives of the State's
leading corporations, and works with
business and legislative leaders.4The
Minnesota High Technology Council
now has more than 100 members
from private industry. Their goal is to
improve Minnesota's technical educa-
tion programs at all levels. There are
other groups including the Minnesota
Seed Capital Fund, a for-profit ven-
ture that provides start-up financing
in investments ranging from $50,000
to $250,000.
Living in Minnesota
There is more to Minnesota than just
business. In late 1983, Lou Holtz be-
came the 22nd head football coach of
the Golden Gophers at the University
of Minnesota. Previously, he'd been
an extremely successful coach at the
University of Arkansas.
"The friendliness of the people is
fantastic," says Holtz. "They make
you feel wanted and needed." Al-
though Holtz was wary about the
weather, he says he has learned to
dress for the cold, and uses the indoor
skyways that connect most of down -
"The friendliness of the peo-
ple is fantastic. They make
you feel wanted and need-
ed."
town Minneapolis' buildings. Bad
weather hasn't caused him to miss a
day of school, he says. And he appre-
ciates a big city environment little
troubled by big city traffic.
There are other sports teams, of
course, like the Minnesota Vikings,
the Minnesota Twins, the North Stars
(hockey), and the Strikers (soccer);
and there are amateur sports teams
Pro -Business
Legislation 1985
On the heels of a flurry of pro-busi-
ness legislation in 1984, the current
Minnesota legislature is considering
even more. The 1985 proposals put
forth by Governor Rudy iPerpich
include
An additional 15% mduction to per-
sonal income taxa.
Creation of Oppvmmuy Zona UAM
companies will receive 20-im etwip-
tions on corporate income tortes, prop-
eny taxa and sales taxes on capital in-
vestments for new and expand6tg
manufacturing finny.
Wage subsidies for new employmeru.
An increase of 20%Jnhanding for the
University of Minnesota and other
state educational irutaurimm
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throughout the State. Some of the
high-school events attract audiences
rivaling those of professional teams in
other states.
Minnesota has also emerged as a
cultural center. Pinchas Zukerman,
for example, spent the last five seasons
serving as Artistic Director and Con-
ductor of the St. Paul Chamber Or.
chestra. Conductor Neville Mariner
left England to become Musical Direc-
tor of the Minnesota Orchestra. Then
there is the Guthrie Theater, estab-
lished by Sir Tyrone Guthrie nearly
two decades ago. There are also dance
troupes and jazz troupes. And there
are the painters who have found low-
cost space in St. Paul and Minneapo-
lis, giving the cities a vitality they
would not have otherwise.
No, quality of life isn't the first cri-
teria a company uses when it looks to
expand. We realize that. Availability
of location sites and labor, taxes, and
access to markets are more important
criteria. Minnesota offers those to
new and growing companies. But the
attitude of the people who live here,
reflected by the cleanliness of their cit-
ies and the pride in their companies,
also counts. So do the five major lakes
within 10 miles of downtown Minne.
apolis, the ski trails, the hiking, and
the boating—all flavor so much of
Minnesota life. In the final analysis, a
company's success and profitability
are built by its people. University of
Minnesota economist Wilbur Maki
expects Minnesota's employment in
the 1980s to grow about 14% com-
pared to 13% for the rest of the U.S.
Growth like that doesn't happen by
chance. There is a commitment in
Minnesota to its future, and to the fu-
ture of its businesses as well.
a special report -;,.,
Hennepin County Solid Waste Disposal & Recovery..
Firm analyzes recycling options,
composition of county's waste
A consulting firm hired by the county has
completed a draft report of its
comprehensive recycling study and
composition analysis of Hennepin
County's solid waste.
The study was conducted by Pope -Reid
Associates, of St. Paul, and its consultant
team of Resource Conservation
Consultants, of Portland. Ore., and the
Massachusetts-based firm of E and A
Environmental Consultants. The Pope -
Reid team was hired by the County Board
in June 1984.
The major goal of the recycling study was
to investigate how source separation can
be increased to the greatest extent
possible in the county without exceeding
the proposed disposal costs in Hennepins
solid -waste management plans, which
include a large-scale waste -to -energy
system. The recycling study evaluated
existing collection, disposal and recycling
activities; surveyed waste haulers,
recyclers, trade associations and
secondary markets; and developed
source -separation criteria and options.
The county's recycling -study advisory
committee, consisting of city
representatives, commissioner appointees
and citizens, ranked the source -
separation criteria and options.
Consultants then developed six scenarios,
which would yield recycling rates ranging
from 1 percent to 40 percent.
The scenarios consisted of combinations
of the most successful source -separation
methods. They included drop-off
recycling, buy-back centers, curbside
recycling, yard -waste composting, and
office- and corrugated -paper recovery.
The recycling -study committee reviewed
the consultants' preliminary report and
recommended that Pope -Reid develop a
scenario which will yield a recycling rate of
16 percent. That is consistent with the
Metropolitan Council's waste -
management policies adopted March 14.
This scenario will include backyard
composting and mulching, buy-back
centers, curbside recycling. drop-off leaf
composting and transfer sites, pick-up leaf
composting, office -paper reduction and
recovery, recovery of corrugated
containers, public promotion and
education, technical assistance and
institutional support.
The study also investigated possible
financing mechanisms, scenario costs
and projected impacts on the county's
present waste -management system.
In addition to analyzing the recycling
options available to the county, Pope -Reid
Associates conducted a waste -
composition study. It required the
sampling of incoming wastes at landfills
and separating the samples by
categories: newspaper, corrugated, mixed
paper, glass. ferrous scrap, non-ferrous,
aluminum. yard wastes, other organic
wastes and inorganics. The separated
samples then were weighed to determine
actual waste composition.
The analysis involved more than 200
waste samples, each weighing 100 to 200
pounds, taken directly from randomly
selected refuse trucks. The composition
analysis was done in the summer and fall
of 1984 to take into consideration
seasonal waste variations.
Hennepin officials predict that recycling
will become the county's second most
important method of handling solid waste.
following a large-scale resource -recovery
system.
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municipalities are making compost
available free of charge to the public this
spring.
Since the county Department of
Environment and Energy started its leaf -
recycling program in 1972, more than
250,000 cubic yards of leaves nave been
processed into compost. Hennepin
decided to compost leaves to reduce the
landfilling of yard wastes. A composition
study of the county's waste shows that
approximately 9 percent of �; ie municipal
solid waste consists of leaves, grass
clippings and garden wastes.
Compost is an excellent soil conditioner
and can be used as a bedding material,
garden mulch and soil extender. Compost
improves the moisture -holding capacity of
the soil and increases aeration so there
may be better plant growth. It also makes
the soil more erosion resistant, and
restores the natural color, texture and
structure of the soil.
Hennepin County's two distribution sites
are open seven days a week from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. The sites are in Eden Prairie,
one and a half miles west of Highway 169
on County Road 1, then south one-quarter
mile on County Road 4, and in Maple
Grove, one mile west of County Road 18
on County Road 109 (85th Avenue North).
For more information, call 935-3381.
Leaf compost is available at four
Minneapolis street maintenance district
sites. Minneapolis also will deliver
quantities of 14 cubic yards or more, at no
cost, within a 25 -mile radius of downtown.
For more information or to make delivery
arrangements, call 348-2487.
In addition, there are 13 suburban
distribution locations: Bloomington (call
887-9618); Brooklyn Center (561-5440,
extension 177); Brooklyn Park (425-4517)
Champlin (421-8064); Edina (927-8861,
extension 230); Excelsior (474-5233).
Hopkins (935-8474, extension 182 or
138); Mound (472-1155); New Hope (533-
1521); Plymouth (559-2800, extension
328); Robbinsdale (537-4534, extension
58); St. Anthony (789-8881); and Wayzata
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with master plan
The county's solid -waste management
advisory committee, mandated by 1984
state legislation and established by the
County Board, is assisting the
Department of Environment and Energy in
the preparation of Hennepin's solid -waste
master plan.
The 41 -member committee is made up of
city, citizen and industry representatives;
Metropolitan Waste Management
Advisory Committee members who live in
Hennepin County; and a Metropolitan
Council board member and staff member.
Hennepin staff, county consultants and
other professionals provide the advisory
committee with technical assistance and
information.
The committee has reviewed the
Metropolitan Council's solid -waste
management development guide/policy
plan, and its comments generally
supported the council's plan. Dick
Schieffer of Independence, advisory
committee chairman, presented the
comments to the Metro Council at the
council's Jan. 28 public hearing on the
policy plan.
The council's policy plan was adopted
March 14 and reflects some of the
concerns presented by the advisory
committee. Hennepin County's solid -
waste master plan must conform with the
council's policy plan.
The advisory committee currently is
meeting twice each month to familiarize
members with the various aspects of
solid -waste management. They include
waste reduction; source separation—
drop-off curbside recycling, leaf
composting and office -paper recovery;
waste -to -energy facilities; co -composting;
and landfill disposal.
CITY OF
PLYMOUTI+
Addie Glenn
19035 - 26th Ave North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Addie,
DATE:
REFERRED T0:
S/F:
April 17, 1985
Thank you for telling (and showing!) me the mess in your back yard.
As I understand it, that dirt has blown into your yards from the
Leuer construction on Brockton Lane. I have asked Fred Mcore, the
Public Works Director and Blair Tremere the Director of Planning to
follow through on this for you. Obviously there isn't much we can
do• about the current problem but hopefully we can prevent it from
continuing.
I also told Fred about the snow removal problems that exist in your
cul de sac. I'm not sure if the city assigns the same contractors
to the same areas each year or if it rotates but nevertheless we are
aware that you have a problem at Greentree West.
Thank you for bringing both of these matters to the attention of the
city. Please call anytime you have a question or problem that I can
help with.
Sincerely,
Maria Vasiliou
cc: Fred Moore
Blair Tremere
Mayor/Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
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MEMO
DATE: April 19, 1985
TO: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Blair Tremere, Planning & Community Development Director
FROM: dames G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT ADDIE GLENN, 19035 - 26TH .AVENUE NORTH
The attached letter from Maria Vasiliou to Addie Glenn, 19035 - 26th
Avenue North, indicates she has requested both of you to look into
concerns with respect to dust control problems associated with the
Leuer construction on Brockton Lane. --Fred; you were also advised of
snow removal problems in this area. Please provide me with a copy of
your response(s) to this letter for inclusion in the Manager's memo.
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cc: S/F - 4/26
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 22, 1985
TO: Building Official Joe Ryan
FROM: Community Development Director Blair Tremere
SUBJECT DUST PROBLEM IN THE VICINITY OF ADDIE GLEN RESIDENCE, 19035 26TH AVENUE NORTH
The City Manager has been made aware of a letter from Councilmember Vasiliou wherein
Addie Glen apparently has complained about dust problems and a "mess in her back yard"
that is generated from Leuer Construction on Brockton Lane.
I would like you to check it out and see what the apparent problem may be. When you
have investigated it, please direct your findings to me and I will convey them back to
the City Manager.
Incidentally, Fred Moore was also contacted by Jim Willis on this matter because
apparently this person has had some other problems regarding snow removal. You may
wish to contact Fred as to possible background on this.
In any case, Jim Willis has asked me for my response by April 26, 1985. It would be
helpful if you could provide me with a short memo as to your findings; and as to what
action you may initiate if in fact you find violations of the Code and/or City
Policies.
Thank you for your help.
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cc: File/SUSP/4/26
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 23, 1985
TO: Blair Tremere, Director of Community Development
FROM: Joe Ryan, Building Official _$T�
SUBJECT Addie Glen residence, 19035 26th Avenue North, Plymouth
As per your request, a site inspection was performed at the above
mentioned property by David Krings, on April 22, 1985, to determine
whether or not any code violations existed.
Dave was not able to detect any erosion, settlement or siltation
on the property in question.
Later that same afternoon, Dave Krings contacted Mrs. Glen by phone,
in order to help identify the nature of the concern. Mrs. Glen re-
sponded by stating that the problem has been solved.
Dave then informed Mrs. Glen to contact our office should this matter
re -occur.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 29, 1985
TO: Blair Tremere, Planning & Community Development Director
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM: dames G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT STEVEN R. HOMME, 3200 PILGRIM LAME
The attached letter to Mayor Davenport from Steven Homme, 3200
Plymouth Lane, states several concerns with regard to the DeVries
Builders development scheduled for the May 6 Council meeting. In
order that the Mayor may respond to this letter prior to the May 6
meeting, please provide me with your written comments by Thursday, May
2.
JGW:Jm
cc: S/F - 5/2
Mayor David Davenport
Plymouth City Center
=400 Plymouth blvd.
Plymouth Minn., 55447
Steven R. Homme
,2(--) ► N. Pilgrim Lane
Plymouth Minn. 55441
Dear Mayor Davenport:
I have some very serious
DeVries development which
of this year.
DATE:
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S/F:
concerns relative to the proposed
you will be hearing on May 6th
85-30
First of all when we purchased our property we were of the
understanding that the land behind our homes was zoned LA -1, low
density, which was fine with us. 4Ihen •a person commits that much
money to a homesite they want to be sure that the surrounding
property will be of an .acceptable compatible type before they purchase.
To change that zoning after people are committed to the biggest
financial burden of their lives is UNFAIR. The intent of Tiburon
having single family homes on its south was to buffer any
subsequent development from the high density of Tiburons northern
area. I believe it would be unethical after making that
stipulation to surround those single family homes with high
density housing. Don't you:`
Secondly Mr. DeVries expreseed plans to rip out the whole grove
of trees which stretch from 7.1st to 34th and put in a road,if it
stays LA -1 and he has to develop it that way. A ROAD? YES A
ROAD! Again, when we purchased our property there were no plans
for any road. To saddle us with a road in front of our homes
and another one in the back:: of our homes is unthinkable. Would
You like that? When the planning commission heard the arguements
relative to the Merry Middlemist development there was a plethora
of voices in favor of leaving a cul -de -=ac at the west end of =1st
to abut the cul-de-sac at the east end of Quaker lane. The
planning commission said "The street plan says THERE SHALL BE H
ROAD". So ofcourse the road now connects 31st to Ghia♦-.:er Lane.
Now lets be consistent. The street plan now shows NO road south
from '4th along the back: of the lots facing Pilgrim Lane. So LET
THERE BE NO ROAD. Pilgrim Lane (located in front of my home) is
a minor collector roadway. Mr. DeVries states that it may become
a major area collector in the near future. My i year old son and
his neighbor to the south play in the back yard to avoid
potential accidents. If a street is located behind my home, will
my son and his friends be safe? If LA -3 is approved, 94) to 100
families could mean 184--> to '2100 more cars.
Thirdly we understand that the property in question has been tax
delinquent for some time. This situation has led to this request
for a higher density type development and we get to pay for it!
When the taxes are so delinquent, the present owner has to ask a
1St)
lot more money for it to realize a profit. Then the developer
has to cram more units on that property to make his profit,
therefore asking for rezoning. So the adjoining property owners
who have been paying their taxes have to take the brunt of the
tax delinquency situation by having a road in their back: yards
and higher density housing and more traffic than they had
anticipated when they purchased their homes. We believe this is
UNFAIR to these people who have been paying their tares right along.
In summary, we don't think: this rezoning request should be granted
for the aforementioned reason=_.. We'd like very much to hear from
you on this matter, and We'd also like you to read this letter
before the city council when it meets on this matter May 6th of
this year. I'd also like to point out that the staff report
pre=sented to the planning committee says that the area to the
West of the planned development is "multiple dwellings". This is
an erroneous statement. The properties to the west are single
family homes! Mr. DeVries has also stated that the land to the
south of the proposal is all Park:. This is also an erroneous
statement. ?1st Avenue, to which this proposal abutts, is also
single family home;. Therefore, there are single family homes on
TWO sides of this proposal! One would think that this was the
absolute last piece of property in Plymouth left to develop and
it just has to be developed at any cost.
Very truly yours,
Steven R. Homme
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: April 30, 1985
TO: City Manager dames G. Willis
FROM: Community Development Director Blair Tremere
SUBJECT CONCERNS OF STEVEN R. HOMME, 3200 PILGRIM LANE REGARDING APPLICATION FROM
DEVRIES BUILDERS (85018)
This is in response to your memo of April 29, 1985 asking for comments about Mr.
Homme's letter to the Mayor.
I will respond to the points raised by Mr. Homme in the order in which he raises them:
1. Mr. Homme's property is zoned R-2 and is part of the Tiburon Development; the land
to the east is zoned R -1A and is guided LA -1. The State law and City Code require
Public Hearings on all matters involving changes to Land Use Guide Plans and Zoning
Ordinances and Maps for the reasons cited by Mr. Homme. It is to assure that
neighboring property owners are aware of proposed changes in their area since they
probably did acquire their properties based upon understandings they developed
after checking with information at the City.
2. The petitioner apparently indicated at the Planning Commission meeting that a stan-
dard single family residential development with a grid street system could result
in the removal of more trees that might otherwise be lost if a higher density dev-
elopment were approved. The implication apparently was that the open space attrib-
utes of a higher density development could preserve more natural amenities. The
proposed road in this area would be an internal residential street which of course
would have to make some connection with existing adjacent road systems. The design
of this residential street however is not of the same charater, nor is the issue
regarding its location the same as that considered by the City Council in connec-
tion with the proper alignment of Pilgrim Lane and 31st Avenue North several years
ago.
A study of the traffic generation and appropriate circulation pattern would be made
if a development proposal were considered and a preliminary plat were submitted.
This level of detail was not available since the proposal before the Commission was
to amend the Land Use Guide Plan.
3. The County records indicate that the land has been held by the State Land Depart-
ment, but that it is also in the custody of a private interest which is involved
with the partnership with whom Mr. DeVries has a bona fide purchase agreement. I
have verified this following the receipt of Mr. Homme's letter and I talked with
Mr. DeVries to confirm the status of his purchase agreement. The matter of delin-
quency was not discussed at the Planning Commission level. Mr. DeVries observed to
me, subsequent to the Planning Commission meeting, that the present guiding and
corresponding zoning would allow development of a significant number of apartments
in the easterly area of this property, and he does not propose the development of
apartments within the concept of his proposed reguiding.
Page two
Memorandum to City Manager
Letter from Mr. Steven Homme
April 30, 1985
4. The reference in the staff report to the development to the west being multiple
dwellings was to the area of development to the northwest which includes the
Tiburon attached units. Mr. Homme is correct that the properties immediately
adjacent to the petitioner's property are single family detached homes. Also, the
reference to land south of the proposal being "all park" is essentially correct
although, again, there are limits to the park area and the ponding area as well as
to the adjacent single family residences on 31st Avenue North. I believe the
petitioner's reference at that point was of the general area to the south.
I believe that Mr. Homme is voicing concerns as a single family detached dwelling owner
and would prefer to not see any kind of density or potential housing that differed
substantially from his own. I believe the Planning Commission voiced some
understanding with that concern in their recommendation for denial of the petition as
submitted and their suggestion that an LA -2 guiding be considered as well as the
possibility of a PUD status for this area. The Commission noted the concern with
transition to the existing neighborhood.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: May 2, 1985
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director
SUBJECT DRAINAGEWAY EAST OF PLYMOUTH SHOPPING CENTER
This is in response to your April 30, 1985 Memorandum which was prompted by the April
29, 1985 Memorandum from Mayor Davenport. You correctly recalled that I have prev-
iously followed up on this matter in written form, and I have attached all of the file
correspondence and memos which have been generated since the Mayor first brought this
matter to our attention last July. At that time, the Mayor was responding to concerns
from Mrs. Sherman, 11009 Highway 55, which is east of the shopping center property and
the drainageway. The Mayor's most recent memo is based upon an anonymous call from a
"citizen" who is concerned with the aesthetics of the "stream".
I have had an opportunity to inspect this site twice in the last several days and I
have also had numerous contacts with the owner of the shopping center. I am first
satisfied that the shopping center owner has made every reasonable effort as a property
owner to keep the drainageway free from debris and other materials generated from shop-
ping center tenants and users. He has in fact cleaned up the areas which were brought
to our attention by Mrs. Sherman.
I have also had an opportunity to review the status of this drainageway with Public
Works Director Fred Moore. This is a drainageway which extends into the City of Min-
netonka, flows generally to the north ultimately to the Medicine Lake Flood Plain north
of Highway 55. This past week I observed flowing water which would give the appearance
of a stream, and I observed that the entire area adjacent to the shopping center and
carwash was free of debris. However, at the point where the drainageway enters the
pipe under the service road south of Highway 55, to flow under the road to the ditch on
the south side of Highway 55, there was a constriction which was forcing a pooling
effect and in the pool area there was a substantial amount of algae.
I observed some debris such as soft drink cans and some styrofoam remnants which had
become "trapped" in the algae and scum which had accumulated. The water was flowing
into the pipe under the service road and was slowly flowing into the drainage ditch by
Highway 55.
If there is an overriding concern about the aesthetics of this drainageway as it is
observed from the Highway 55 service road and/or other vantage points, I believe it may
be worthwhile for the City to consider adopting some clean-up procedures. I say this
because technically, the area that I observed as being "un -aesthetic" was not within
the boundaries of the shopping center property. Further, I do not believe that the
debris that I did observe came from the shopping center property necessarily, because I
witnessed some of it flowing from the south towards me past the shopping center
property.
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Memorandum to City Manager
Relative to Drainageway
May 2, 1985
Therefore, I believe I have been responsive to previous inquiries; I believe that the
shopping center ownership ultimately performed an effective clean-up of the area; and,
further, has indicated to me they will continue their maintenance practice; and there
perhaps is a need for the City and/or State to see if a better flow can be provided to
avoid the pooling and the accumulation at the service road.
Attachments
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April 9, 1985
Mr. Gerald A. Kennedy
5th Floor - 701 4th Avenue So.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
RE Plymouth Shopping Center
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
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PUMOUTR
Thank you for your letter of March 25, 1985. I have inspected the Shopping Center site
and particularly the east side where the carwash is located. Ti;e debris and other
materials have been cleaned up from the ditch and surrounding areas.
I would strongly suggest that you advise your tenants that they should make the site
clean-up activities a year-round activity and not just a spring clean up activity.
Neighbors have expressed concern that debris and rubbish on this site, and particularly
materials deposited in the drainage ditch serve as a breeding ground for insects. I
believe that diligent site clean up activities by your tenants or maintenance personnel
can effectively prevent that from occurring.
Incidentally, I think it would be appropriate for you to have your consulting engineer
inspect the site grading project on the east side of your property to assure that
appropriate soil retention and erosion control measures are effective. The new earth
deposited on the site was seeded late last year as I recall and survivability of such
seeding sometimes is a problem. The concern here is that appropriate erosion control
and soil retention be provided as the materials surcharges, pending future development.
Finally, I wish to remind you that we are available to meet with you to discuss future
development possibilities, and I invite you to submit any sketches or plans you may
have so we could do that at least on an informal basis. This would be at your
convenience of course, so I will await your call.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sinc ely,
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
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cc: File - Plymouth Shopping Center/Temporary
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
March 25, 1985
GERALD A. KENNEDY
Attorney
Fifth Floor, 701 Fourth Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
FILE COPY
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
ATTN: Blair Tremere
Re: Plymouth Shopping Center
Dear Mr. Tremere:
(612) 338-1979
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I have forwarded a copy of your letter of March 6, 1985 to the
lessee of the Mother's Carwash site. Each spring, Mr. Martino,
the lessee engages in a clean-up of the site which includes a
clean-up around the drainage ditch. In addition, Mr. Janson of
the Food Market also involves himself in the clean-up of the
surrounding area in order to eliminate all unsightly trash, etc.
I do go by the shopping center several times per month and
frequently stop in and discuss matters with various tenants in
the shopping center. At that time I do review the entire area to
see if there is any accumulation of materials that should not be
on the premises.
I do not see any problem with cleaning up the property and can
assure you that we will do so again as we have every spring in
the past. If you feel that it would do some good I can meet you
at the shopping center anytime at your convenience. Please give
me a call if you feel that is necessary.
Otherwise, I can assure you that we will take care of the matters
mentioned in your letter of March 6, 1985.
Very truly yours,
Gerald A. Kennedy
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: March 6, 1985
TO: - City Manager dames G. Willis
FROM: Community Development Director Blair Tremere
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SUBJECT CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY MRS. CLAIRE SHERMAN, 11009 HIGHWAY 55
This is in response to the February 28, 1985 memorandum you received from Mayor
Davenport regarding a call he received from Mrs. Sherman. Mrs. Sherman correctly notes
that the debris and other material in the ditch has not been cleaned up despite her
calls last fall. I am disappointed that Mr. Kennedy, the owner of the property, did
not follow through as he said he would. When I contacted him late last fall, he noted
that the water had frozen in the ditch and that he would undertake prompt cleanup
efforts when the thaw had occurred. That is just happening now and, frankly, I had
given him that amount of time to get the job done.
I had informed Mrs. Sherman of that, but she does not recall the telephone
conversation. In any case, I have again written to Mr. Kennedy and to Mrs. Sherman
regarding this matter.
We have scheduled an inspection of the site at the end of the month, and I will see
that the appropriate Ordinances are enforced if necessary to assure that this
environmental problem is taken care of.
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March 6, 1985
Mr. Gerald Kennedy
405 Shelard Plaza West
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
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RE Plymouth Shopping Center/Mother's Carwash Site
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
You will recall our correspondence last year regarding activities that were occurring
on your property, specifically the filling operation as well as the carwash operation.
I brought to your attention the debris and trash which apparently is being generated by
the carwash patrons; the trash and debris including bottles, an old tire, and other
matter has been tossed into the ditch which runs across your property adjacent to the
carwash.
A neighbor has recently again complained that little cleanup has occurred; my inspec-
tion of the site confirms this. Please take the necessary steps this spring to clean
out the ditch of all debris and other matter; furthermore you should take steps to see
that proper trash receptacles are provided on the site.
The ongoing operation of the carwash should include regular site cleanup of the immedi-
ate site, as well as of the surrounding property. Neighbors rightfully expect that
this development -- both the carwash and the shopping center -- should be operated and
maintained in accordance with community standards in mind, particularly with respect to
proper trash and refuse disposal.
I realize that portions of the water in the ditch are still frozen and therefore, re-
moval of some of the debris could be difficult until the full thaw has occurred. I be-
lieve it is reasonable to expect that the necessary cleanup of the ditch and surround-
ing site can be completed within 30 days from the date of this letter.
I believe if you personally inspect the
witnessed by your neighbors and by City
this please call me.
Sincerely
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
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File
property you will observe the problem as
staff. Should you have questions regarding
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
March 6, 1985
Mrs. Claire Sherman
11009 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
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I appreciated the opportunity to talk with you on Tuesday after it came to my attention
that you had a continuing concern about the debris in the ditch on your neighbor's
property adjacent to the carwash. When I wrote you last year I indicated I would be in
touch with the property owner to correct the matters that you had brought to our atten-
tion at that time. I did write to the property owner and I talked with the property
owner about the need to clean up the debris and other matter which apparently has been
left by carwash patrons.
A re -inspection of the site later in the fall had indicated that the cleanup had not
been completed; unfortunately, the water in the ditch had frozen and we concluded that
the cleanup efforts would best be undertaken this spring once the thaw had occurred. I
do recall telling you that; apparently you do not recall our conversation.
In any case, I have again written to the property owner informing him that the ditch
needs to be cleaned and that regular maintenance activity as well as proper trash dis-
posal facilities should keep the problem from re -occurring.
We appreciate your concern about maintaining the quality of life in your neighborhood
and in the City, and I appreciate your efforts to minimize the opportunities for mos-
quito breeding especially in areas such as this where there is standing water.
I have indicated to the property owner that the cleanup should occur within 30 days,
and I have scheduled a re -inspection of the site at that time.
I will keep you informed as to the status of this matter. Thank you for your efforts
to bring it to our attention.
Sincerely
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: February 28, 1985
TO: Jim Willis
FROM: David J. Davenport
SUBJECT Mrs. Claire Sherman
Jim, if you recall, Mrs. Sherman called last summer about
the tires and other debris in the creek by the car wash on
#55. Mrs. Sherman resides at 11009 Highway 55, zip 55441.
She called to say that nothing has been removed from the
creek and I know that there was some follow-up correspondence
from Blair to the offending property owners. But it seems
to me that it is now time to implement some enforcement
action. Please follow up on this and copy me, the Council
and Mrs. Sherman on any relevant correspondence.
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cc: Mrs. Claire Sherman
September 189 1984
Mr. Gerald Kennedy
405 Shelard Plaza West
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
RE Plymouth Shopping Center Site
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
CITY OF
PIYMOUTF+
You called me on September 11, 1984 to confirm that you had received my August 31, 1984
letter regarding the two items of our concern: The activities of the "Mother's Car -
wash", and particularly the unfinished work required by the City codes and by the terms
of your fill and grading permit. I concluded from our conversation that you were
actively seeking to resolve the matter of the fill activity; I recall that you indicat-
ed your contractor had not been available recently.
I today noticed that no work has been undertaken on this site. I cannot emphasize
enough to you the importance of finishing this work, particularly considering the time
of year. There are a number of activities which are outlined on your submitted plans,
and the communications you have received from Building Official Al Kleinbeck which must
be completed.
Failure to undertake and complete this work is a violation of the terms of your permit
and of City Ordinances. I would prefer not to take the prescribed legal action, in-
cluding the foreclosure of your financial agreement, but continued non-performance will
leave me no recourse.
The erosion control, poor sloping, and lack of seeding have left a situation which is
neither attractive for the City or for your property. I thought that was also your
Impression when we talked on September 11th.
I would suggest that if your former contractor is unavailable, you should seek the ser-
vices of another qualified contractor. I am sure your engineering consultant, McCombs -
Knutson Associates could recommend such a contractor.
I would appreciate a written response from you within one week, outlining the schedule
of completing this work by the end of September. I believe this is a reasonable time
frame considering that you have had several months since you took the permit and over a
month has transpired since Al Kleinbeck first notified you of the concerns about non-
performance.
I continue to believe that your intentions are to see that this work is done; I hope
you are able to expedite it.
Sincerely,
4___,,
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
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Mr. Greg Frank, McCombs -Knutson Associates
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Mr. Gerald Kennedy
405 Shelard Plaza West
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
RE Plymouth Shopping Center Site
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
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Your prompt cooperation is needed to resolve a couple of pressing problems at the
Plymouth Shopping Center site. Our records indicate you not only are the party
responsible for the fill stockpiling on the east side of the site, but also are the
effective owner of the center, including the carwash operation.
1. I am concerned that you have taken no steps to follow up with correction
actions outlined in the letter you received from Building Official Al
Kleinbeck. I understand that the August 7, 1984 letter was not properly
addressed, but that Al Kleinbeck did talk to you before re -sending it to
your correct address. I personally go by this site daily, and I have seen
no evidence of any corrective action whatsoever. There were specific con-
ditions to the Permit as outlined by the plans prepared and submitted by
your engineer.
We are now receiving neighborhood complaints, and expressions of concern
that the work is not proceeding to a completed stage. I am requesting that
you undertake the appropriate steps to see that all conditions are met, and
that the work is completed within two weeks of the date of this letter. If
this is not feasible, I request that you submit a written schedule to me,
indicating how the work can be finished this summer within a reasonable
time frame.
I have enclosed for your information, a photocopy of Al Kleinbeck's August
7, 1984 letter; I believe you should have a copy of the approved plan as
prepared by your engineer, McCombs -Knutson Associates.
2. Neighbors have expressed concern about two aspects of the "Mother's
Carwash" operation that is within the shopping center. I am not aware of
the current operator of the carwash, and therefore, direct this to you as
the owner and responsible party for the entire shopping center. First, we
have received complaints of noise, especially at late hours. The noise
apparently consists of loud recorded, or broadcast music from vehicles
which are presumably being cleaned. Our concern is that there is
apparently no supervision or explicit hours of operation for the carwash.
Thus, the public is able to occupy the site, and to undertake activities
unrelated to the cleaning of vehicles.
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Mr. Gerald Kennedy
August 31, 1984
Also, you will observe that the ditch immediately east of the carwash
contains debris including automotive parts such as tires which apparently
have been discarded by carwash patrons. This condition has led to
neighborhood complaints and expressions of concern as to mosquito breeding,
and lack of basic housekeeping on the part of the shopping center.
The ditch should be cleaned and kept free of debris; perhaps it represents
the lack of proper trash receptacles for carwash patrons.
Please take the necessary steps to see that proper supervision, and/or
hours of operation are established with the carwash, and that the adjacent
area, including the ditch are kept free of debris and rubbish.
Your cooperation in addressing these immediate concerns is appreciated.
I would also invite you to contact us as to your long-term concern for improvements
and upgrading the shopping center. I understand that you anticipate possible
expansion of the center, and I would strongly recommend that you use our services to
review and comment upon your plan on a preliminary basis. Wv can then advise you
early on as to applicable Ordinance requirements, and other matters which will assist
you in preparing final plans and specifications.
Please contact me, or Building Official Al Kleinbeck should you have questions
regarding the above matters. We appreciate your prompt attention in resolving these
problems.
Sincere y,
Blair Tremere, Direc or
Community Development
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Mr. Greg Frank, MKA
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 31, 1984
TO: dames G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Blair Tremere, Director Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY MRS. CLAIRE SHERMAN, 11009 HIGHWAY 55
This is in response to the Mayor's memorandum of August 28, 1984, relative to Mrs.
Sherman's increasing skepticism about the resolution of concerns which she has prev-
iously expressed to the Mayor and to us.
Mrs. Sherman first called the Mayor in duly, and in response, Frank Boyles and I met
with Mrs. Sherman at her home. She had attended a public hearing regarding a proposed
carwash next to the Plymouth Liquor Store, across from her residence. At that hearing
she has stated concerns with the operation of the existing carwash known as "Mother's
Carwash" which is in the Plymouth Shopping Center west of her home.
When Frank and I met with her, she was primarily concerned with the status of the stag-
nant water in the ditch next to the carwash, and the fact that the ditch also contained
debris incldding discarded tires. The apparent source of the debris and the tires, in
her opinion, was the carwash.
Further, she had recently been informed by a person whom she identified as a repre-
sentative of the "Mosquito Control District", that the stagnant water and debris were
responsible for mosquitoes in the area. Finally, Mrs. Sherman expressed concern about
the status of the fill which had been placed on the east portion of the Shopping Center
site which is between the ditch and the Sherman property.
I followed up our meeting with a letter on August 14, 1984, and I told Mrs. Sherman,
that I had asked Al Kleinbeck to direct a letter to the party responsible for the fil-
ling, a Mr. Gerald Kennedy. I found out later, that Mr. Kennedy is actually the cur-
rent owner of the entire shopping center property (apparently via a contract with the
Schiebes).
This is significant because we were having difficulty finding a responsible party re-
garding the carwash operations. To date, I can report that Al Kleinbeck's letter, and
our telephone calls to Mr. Kennedy have been futile in resolving any problems regarding
the shopping center and the filling.
I have, therefore, directed a letter from myself to Mr. Kennedy, hopefully seeking a
final resolution to this matter.
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Memorandum to City Manager
Re Mrs. Claire Sherman
August 31, 1984
If this effort is not successful, I propose that we not only consider drawing down the
financial guarantee for the filling operation, and undertake the corrective work
necessary; I will also be prepared to recommend to the City Council that a hearing be
held to revoke the Conditional Use Permit for the carwash originally issued in 1965
without any particular conditions.
Incidentally, I had a telephone call from Mrs. Sherman earlier this week, and she
expressed gratitude about the meeting Frank and I had with her at her home, and about
the letter I sent her. She mentioned to me then, that she has had conversations with
certain tenants in the shopping center, who apparently are disgruntled at their
relationships with the current landlord, Mr. Kennedy.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 31, 1984
TO: Mayor David Davenport
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager
SUBJECT THE SHERMANS, 11009 HIGHWAY
Your memo raises two concerns of Mrs. Sherman. The first deals with
the confusion of her voting precinct which she discovered on election
day. The County voter records inadvertently had the Shermans, as well
as others, voting in Precinct 13 as compared to Precinct 8. That
matter has now been taken care of through the efforts of our City
Clerk. A copy of Laurie's memo is attached.
The second item deals with the car wash at the Plymouth Shopping
Center. That matter is not resolved, although Blair and his personnel
have been and continue working on it. It appears that it will take
additional staff time and effort to have the property owner take care
of several concerns which are more fully addressed in Blair's memo
which is attached.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 29, 1984
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Houk, Clerk
SUBJECT THE SHERMANS
The Shermans do live in precinct 8 and should be voting at Christ
Memorial Church where they showed up to vote. The problem is that this
year the County changed over to a computer printout of registered voters
instead of the old duplicate registration cards the City used to furnish
to the polling places. This County printout showed the Shermans as
living in precinct 13, which is just across Highway 55 from the
Shermans' address, instead of 8 and had their names on the printout that
went to precinct 13. The judges from precinct 8 called City Center when
the Shermans were at the polling location to verify that they were
registered with us and at that point the Shermans were allowed to vote
using an Emergency Voter's card.
The County has passed their cutoff date for making additions and
corrections to the printouts we'll be receiving for the Primary
election. I tried to explain this to Mrs. Sherman, and that she'd
probably have to vote Emergency again on September 11, but she didn't
understand the reasoning. I talked the problem over with a
representative from the County yesterday, and she told me she would
patch over the program to make the corrections for the Primary printout
since the problem, unfortunately, would affect more voters than just the
Shermans. Hopefully Mr. and Mrs. Sherman will be on the printout on
September 11.
This is the first time we've used the computer printout system and we
found a number of problem areas. We are working to correct all the
precinct boundary ranges with the County.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559 -2800 -
MEMO
DATE: August 28, 1984
TO: Jim Willis
FROM: David J. Davenport
SUBJECT The Shermans, Highway 55
Jim, I was contacted by Mrs. Claire Sherman, 11009
Highway 55. Mrs. Sherman and her husband, Ralph, have
been residents of the City for over 40 years and she
was initially refused the right to vote in her precinct
last night. She was very upset about this and after
reconsideration the Shermans apparently were allowed to
vote after all. She was informed by Laurie Houck,
however, that the same problem was likely to reoccur on
September 11th, the primary day. Mrs. Sherman was quite
upset and wants this matter straightened around. Laurie
apparently is familiar with all the facts. Please brief
me.
The Shermans, if you recall, were also the people that
brought the situation involving the car wash on Highway
55 to my attention where there were old tires and other
evidence of debris put in the creek adjacent to their
home. It was my understanding that we were to follow up
with the owners of the car wash and I believe Blair has
sent one, if not two, letters, but it seems to me we need
to be more aggressive about enforcing this. Mrs. Sherman
is becoming increasingly skeptical about that situation
and of course was very upset about misunderstanding the
rules as to voter registration.
DJD: cap
cc: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sherman
August 149 1984
Mrs. Claire Sherman
1109 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mrs. Sherman:
CITY OF
PLYMOUThF
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This is to follow up the recent conversation Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles and
I had with you at your residence regarding your concerns about the proposal for the
carwash across Highway 55 from your residence, on the vacant site between the Wheel
Center, and the Plymouth Liquor Store. You also had noted concerns with the oper-
ation of the Mother's Carwash, and with the site of the filling which has been under-
taken between your residence and the Plymouth Shopping Center to the west.
The City Council approved the Site Plans and Conditional Use Permits for the new auto
service center, retail store, and carwash on the site across Highway 55 from your
residence. The City Council considered the Minutes of the Planning Commission meet-
ing which, among other things, reflected the concerns you voiced at the Public Hear-
ing several weeks ago. The City Council, in addition to the requirements recommended
by the Planning Commission, required that a full-time employee be on the premises
during all hours of the carwash operation.
I have also had an opportunity to research the matters involving the property west of
your home. I find that all of the property, including the site of the Mother's Car -
wash, is under a common ownership; furthermore, the owner was the applicant for the
permit to bring fill material onto the property.
The Building Official, at my direction, contacted the owner, and indicated those
Items which remain to be completed as a condition of the fill permit. These include
grading the fill materials to more acceptable slopes; installation of appropriate
erosion control devices; and, seeding of the new filled area.
I will be in touch with the property owner as to corrective measures which can be
taken to address the environmental and aesthetic problems with the Mother's Carwash.
We hope for a productive relationship with the property owner, and that the results
will be evident in the near future.
Your observations, and comments are appreciated. Please let me know if I can be of
further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Blair Tremere, Director
Planning and Community Development
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Frank, Mrs. Claire Sherman called me today. Mrs. Sherman
resides at 1109 Highway 55, Plymouth 55441 and her
telephone number is 545-6901. Mrs. Sherman's home is
the third house west of Schiebe's Corners and she has, on
a couple of occasions in the past, called both the City's
Environmental and Engineering Departments to inquire
about the existence of extensive debris including old
tires, etc. that have been deposited in a stream just to
the east of Janssen's. Mrs. Sherman believes that the
debris may have been placed there by the proprietors of
Mother's Car Wash and recently Mother's apparently was
before the Planning Commission seeking a permit to relocate
their business in another part of the City.
Would you please investigate Mrs. Sherman's complaint to
find out what, if anything, might be done to establish
responsibility and secondly, what the City might do to
clean up the stream. Please copy Mrs. Sherman on any
memorandums or correspondence, as well as the Council,
and to the extent that Mother's Car Wash may have some
responsibility for this garbage, then it should be brought
to my and the Council's attention at such time as we
consider their current petition, if it was not already
brought before the Council in my two week absence.
DJD: cap
cc: Mrs. Claire Sherman
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
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DATE:
July 30, 1984
TO:
Frank Boyles
FROM:
David J. Davenpor
SUBJECT
Schiebe's Corners
Debris
Frank, Mrs. Claire Sherman called me today. Mrs. Sherman
resides at 1109 Highway 55, Plymouth 55441 and her
telephone number is 545-6901. Mrs. Sherman's home is
the third house west of Schiebe's Corners and she has, on
a couple of occasions in the past, called both the City's
Environmental and Engineering Departments to inquire
about the existence of extensive debris including old
tires, etc. that have been deposited in a stream just to
the east of Janssen's. Mrs. Sherman believes that the
debris may have been placed there by the proprietors of
Mother's Car Wash and recently Mother's apparently was
before the Planning Commission seeking a permit to relocate
their business in another part of the City.
Would you please investigate Mrs. Sherman's complaint to
find out what, if anything, might be done to establish
responsibility and secondly, what the City might do to
clean up the stream. Please copy Mrs. Sherman on any
memorandums or correspondence, as well as the Council,
and to the extent that Mother's Car Wash may have some
responsibility for this garbage, then it should be brought
to my and the Council's attention at such time as we
consider their current petition, if it was not already
brought before the Council in my two week absence.
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cc: Mrs. Claire Sherman
April 30, 1985
Robert Middlemist
4140 Ximines Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Middlemist:
55441
Thank you for the advanced warning of the possible traffic
congestion caused by a public auction that you are holding
on May 4, 1985. Although I disagree with you as far as
your financial responsibility for hiring police for traffic
direction, I am advising the day shift personnel on Saturday,
May 4, 1985, to monitor your situation.
There will be no charge for this service. I do this with the
full knowledge that you are liquidating your properties in
both Plymouth and New Hope, and leaving our area. I would like
to have your parting contact with our police department -to be
a positive remembrance. I hope all goes well!
Sincerely,
Richard J.1 riqui
PLYMWM PUBLIC
ccf- J.G.Willis; City Manager
Pat Niles, Council Member
Patrol Division
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Robert Middlemist April 22, 1985
4140 Ximines Lane
Plymouth, Minn. 55441
City of Plymouth Police Dept.
Plymouth, Minn. 55447
Dear Police Dept.:
On May 4, 1985 I will be holding a public auction for the purposes of
liquidating four homes in the east Plymouth area. I feel a moral obligation
to notify the police department that we are anticipating what could be a bad
traffic problem between the hours of 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM on saturday May 4,
1985, at the intersection of Ximines Ln. and Co. Rd. 9.
The possible traffic problem may arise due to the fact that three homes
within a two block area on Ximines Lane will be sold all within a one hour
time period, and it is possible that every interested person say try to cross
Co. Rd. 9 from one side of Ximines Lane to the other in a time period of less
than 15 minutes.
I would be glad to meet with the police department at a specific time in
advance of the sale day to discuss this problem, however I do not feel a
financial responsibility to pay extra, as was suggested over the phone, for
police protection on this subject.
I have been a builder/developer, and Plymouth resident for over seven
years, and have tried my best over this period of time not to require much in
the way of special needs or requests from the police department.
If the anticipated traffic problem has not started to appear by 11 AM on
sale day, there may be #o need for a traffic officer at this location. How-
ever, I feel duty bound to send this letter. ,
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Sincerely,
Robert Middlemist
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Mr. Ronald B. Thomas
President
CIPRICO, Inc.
2955 Xenium Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Thomas:
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Thank you for inviting me to attend your ribbon -cutting ceremony yesterday
for your new CIPRICO headquarters and manufacturing facilities. You could
not have asked for a finer day or ceremony. The Governor's presence and his
remarks in particular, highlight the importance of businesses such as yours
to the vitality of our area. We, in Plymouth, are pleased that you are
continuing your business growth here and hope to be able to work with you
closely as your business expands in the years to come.
Thank you again for your kind invitation and best wishes to you and your
employees for continued growth and success.
Best regards,
CC
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it Manager
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