HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-05-1985CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 5, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS......
1. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION AND WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN
TM—V=PLANNING BOARDAPPLICANT N -- Tuesday, July 9,
City Council Conference Room. Interviews have been scheduled
beginning at 6:00 p.m. with applicants to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission and West Hennepin Human Services Planning
Board. A buffet dinner will be available for the Council at 5:30
P.m. Enclosed separately is a memorandum from Laurie Houk
which provides the interview schedule, together with copies of the
applications and suggested interview questions.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Tuesday, July 9. The Planning Commission
Forum is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with the Planning Commission
meeting following at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH -- Wednesday, July 10. The 13th annual Music in
Plymouth sponsored by the Plymouth Civic League and featuring the
Minnesota Orchestra will begin at 6:30 p.m.
4. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, July 11, 7:30
p.m. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission in the City Council
Chambers.
5. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- The Council will meet on Monday, July 15 for
its next regular meeting.
6. JULY (REVISED) AND AUGUST CALENDARS -- Calendars of meetings and
events for July revised 7/2/85) and August are attached for your
information. (M-6)
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. PRESIDENT REAGAN'S TAX PROPOSALS -- The attached letter from Bill
Frenzel briefly outlines two potential impacts from President
Reagan's proposed changes to the federal tax codes. The first deals
with the elimination of deductibility of state and local taxes for
federal income tax purposes. The second deals with the elimination
of the tax exempt nature of privatepurpose bonds (IDR type). Bill
has asked that we provide hiany comments we may have with
respect to either of these two issues. If the Council has thoughts
on one or the either which they would like me to convey on behalf of
the Council to Bill, I would pleased to do so. It is my personal
belief that the use of tax exempt private placement bonds should be
eliminated. I believe the proliferation of these instruments over
the years has not only focused increased attention to find ways for
the federal government to eliminate public purpose tax exempt bonds,
but has been a drain on the federal treasury as well. Their impact
on attracting or retaining businesses is highly questionable, and I
believe that their elimination would not harm the long term economy
of our local community. I would appreciate comments you may have on
this on July 15. Also attached is a League of Cities "Action Alert"
on the same topic. (I-1)
2. NORTHWESTERN BELL COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAMS -- Attached is a letter
from G. A. Bier, Vice resident and hief Executive Officer of
Northwestern Bell, inviting us to give them suggestions on how their
Community Service Team may be of assistance to the community. Mayor
Davenport has suggested that Councilmembers think about this and
offer their suggestions at the Council meeting on Monday evening. I
anticipate that I will be meeting with Mr. Jeff Tews in the near
future and will be in a position of passing on the suggestions the
Council may have. I will also be suggesting that they may have
members who might be interested in serving on various of the City's
boards or commissions. (I-2)
3. CRIME ALERT - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PAYS -- Attached is a copy of a
"Crime lert" which was circulated to the block captains of our
Crime Watch Program in the Ferndale North area. Since the time this
memorandum was distributed, the police department has received no
calls from the neighbors reporting vandalism. It seems that the
program works - thanks to the interest and concern of the citizens!
(I-3)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 5, 1985
Page 3
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
4. METROPOLITAN STADIUM SITE -- The City of Bloomington, Bloomington
Port Authority, and Triple 5 Corporation will be holding a briefing
for key Minnesota public officials on the proposed development of
the Metropolitan Stadium site on Monday, July 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the
Olympia North Room of the Decathlon Club, 7800 Old Cedar Avenue,
Bloomington.
5. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following departmental activity reports
for the month of June are attached:
a. Planning applications (I -5-a)
b. Building Inspection (I -5-b)
6. RECYCLING PROGRAM MEETING -- The Solid Waste Abatement Team of the
Metropolitan Council will be hosting an informational meeting on
Friday, July 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m, for directors of city -
sponsored recycling program and people interested in starting
recycling programs. The purpose of the meeting is to share public
education and promotion ideas for recycling programs. Attached is a
copy of the meeting announcement. If any Councilmember is
interested in attending, please contact Laurie. (I-6)
7. MOTORIZED BICYCLES -- Attached for your information is a memorandum
from Field upervisor Larry Holzerland which provides a detailed
explanation of the laws governing mopeds and motorized bicycles.
(I-7)
8. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Bob and Cathy Groetsch, 620 Sycamore Lane, from Frank
Boyles, conveying the results of the speed enforcement study and
traffic analysis completed for Sycamore Lane north of 6th
Avenue. (I -8-a)
b. Letter sent to all Plymouth Homeowners Association Presidents
from Mayor Davenport on the resident attitude survey completed
by Decision Resources. A copy of the survey results and
articles which will appear in the September issue of Plymouth on
Parade were also included with the letter. (I -8-b)
July 5, 1985
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
c. Letter to James Bremer, 302 Zinnia Lane, from City Manager with
regard to the potential disposal of the remnant parcel located
behind Mr. Bremer's property. (I -8-c)
d. Letter from Congressman Martin Sabo in response to Frank Boyles'
letter concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act and the recent
Garcia vs. San Antonio ruling. (I -8-d)
e. Letter from Daniel Coughlan, Briggs and Morgan law offices, to
City Manager, on the City's establishment of a Port Authority
and offering the services of the Briggs and Morgan law firm.
(I -8-e)
f. Letter to James Tiller, attorney for Hughes Brothers
Construction, Inc., from Blair Tremere, with regard to Mr.
Tiller's letter of July 1 demanding that the lot consolidation
approved by the City Council for Jack Wenner be rescinded.
(I -8-f)
g. Letters of appreciation to Plymouth State Representatives and
Senators from City Manager for their support of local government
issues during the regular and special legislative sessions.
(I -8-g)
h. Letter of appreciation to Paul Steigerwald from City Manager for
his leadership and direction in serving as Chair of the
Council's Communication Task Force. (I -8-h)
i. Letter from Jim and Barbara Edwards to Police Department
thanking them for their quick response to their 911 call.
(I -8-i)
9. MAYOR'S CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Udo Schulz, President of Wagner Spray Tech, thanking
him for his letter of June 19. (I -9-a)
b. Letter to James Bremer regarding his special assessments appeal
and the berm behind his home. (I -9-b)
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July 5, 1985
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
c. Letter to Mike Ridgley regarding his recent surgery. (I -9-c)
d. Letter to Paul Steigerwald thanking him for his Communications
Task Force report. (I -9-d)
e. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thuringer thanking them for their
efforts in maintaining Kimberly Meadows. (I -9-e)
f. Letter to Mike Buske welcoming him to the Plymouth Police
Department. (I -9-f)
g. Memo to Sherm Goldberg complimenting him on the establishment of
the "Engineering Guidelines". (I -9-g)
h. Letter to Charlie Snorek, Plymouth Shopping Center Association,
thanking him for the $1,000 donation to the Playhouse. (I -9-h)
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, DULY 9, 1955
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MI1 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Plannino
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
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
*3. CONSENT AGENDA/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
See *5. B
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Al Fazendin. Residential Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for "Rambush"
located northeast of Harbor Lane and County Road 15. (85052)
B. Lancaster Village Partnership. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit Amendment
to add 19 surface parking spaces at the northeast corner of 36th Avenue and
Lancaster Lane. (85055)
5. NEN BUSINESS
A. David and Diane Bancroft. Lot Division and Variance for division by metes and
bounds of property located at the southeast corner of County Road 15 and Mag-
nolia Lane. (85054)
*B. Prudential Insurance Company of America and Sohn Harland Company. MPUD Final
Plan/Plat for Northwest Business Campus 8th Addition and Site Plan and Vari-
ance for Sohn Harland Company at the northwest corner of Campus Drive and
Teakwood Lane. (85059/85060)
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. 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)
B. Sohn Karos. RPUD Concept Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat, Rezoning and Condition-
al Use Permit for "Heritage Knoll" located southeast of Northwest Boulevard at
West Medicine Lake Drive. (85041)
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M.
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Joouge of Repreantatibeo
Nazbington, M.C. 20515
June 27, 1985 -
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
As you know President Reagan has unveiled his Tax Proposals for Fairness, Growth
and Simplicity (his words, not mine --at least not yet). Some of the provisions with
particular impact on state and local government are noted below.
The two elements with greatest affect on states and localities are (1) the elimination
of state and local tax deductibility; and (2) the elimination of tax exemption for pri-
vate purpose municipal bonds.
States with high tax burdens like Minnesota will be greatly affected by the loss of
the deduction. I believe our state has the 3rd highest per capita tax burden and
the 5th highest average per capita federal deduction. Unless the trade-offs are
spectacular our state could be a net loser.
In the event that we lose the deduction, it might be possible to phase it out over
a few years. Congress also might decide to repeal only part of such deductions.
The loss of tax exemption for private purpose municipal bonds will have differing
effects on different communities. It will raise the cost of borrowing for state and
local governments for private purpose bonding, and probably increase pressure on
general obligation debt ceilings. On the other hand, use of public purpose bonds
may become cheaper to communities.
Local government also stands to lose General Revenue Sharing. The House pro-
vision of the budget would cut revenue sharing 25% in Fiscal Year 86 and eliminate
the program in FY 1987. The Senate bill would allow the authorization to expire at
the end of FY 86. Obviously, the combined effects of these proposals will have a
major impact on your community. At best, your citizens may have a lower deficit
and lower taxes. At worst, there may simply be a shift of tax burden from one
level to another.
The President's TV presentation demonstrated a conciliatory attitude toward Con-
gress. Changes from last November's Treasury proposal show a new flexibility on
the part of the President. His willingness to compromise, and the Congress' evident
cooperation, has increased the chance that his bill, or one like it, will pass.
THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITH RECYCLED FIBERS
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BILL FRENZEL
MINNESOTA OFFICE.
THIRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA
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June 27, 1985 -
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
As you know President Reagan has unveiled his Tax Proposals for Fairness, Growth
and Simplicity (his words, not mine --at least not yet). Some of the provisions with
particular impact on state and local government are noted below.
The two elements with greatest affect on states and localities are (1) the elimination
of state and local tax deductibility; and (2) the elimination of tax exemption for pri-
vate purpose municipal bonds.
States with high tax burdens like Minnesota will be greatly affected by the loss of
the deduction. I believe our state has the 3rd highest per capita tax burden and
the 5th highest average per capita federal deduction. Unless the trade-offs are
spectacular our state could be a net loser.
In the event that we lose the deduction, it might be possible to phase it out over
a few years. Congress also might decide to repeal only part of such deductions.
The loss of tax exemption for private purpose municipal bonds will have differing
effects on different communities. It will raise the cost of borrowing for state and
local governments for private purpose bonding, and probably increase pressure on
general obligation debt ceilings. On the other hand, use of public purpose bonds
may become cheaper to communities.
Local government also stands to lose General Revenue Sharing. The House pro-
vision of the budget would cut revenue sharing 25% in Fiscal Year 86 and eliminate
the program in FY 1987. The Senate bill would allow the authorization to expire at
the end of FY 86. Obviously, the combined effects of these proposals will have a
major impact on your community. At best, your citizens may have a lower deficit
and lower taxes. At worst, there may simply be a shift of tax burden from one
level to another.
The President's TV presentation demonstrated a conciliatory attitude toward Con-
gress. Changes from last November's Treasury proposal show a new flexibility on
the part of the President. His willingness to compromise, and the Congress' evident
cooperation, has increased the chance that his bill, or one like it, will pass.
THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITH RECYCLED FIBERS
I now rate Tax Reform passage as a 500 or better probability within the next
12 months, but we have only seen the beginning. Hundreds of witnesses must
be heard in hundreds of hours of hearings. Thousands of alternatives must be
analyzed and debated. Different philosophies must be reconciled. The proposal
will be changed again and again as it moves along. Your voice is an important
part of this process. Your comments and opinions will be useful to me as Con-
gress considers the issue of tax reform.
Best regards,
Bill Frenzel
Member of Congress
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RE: TAX REFORM PROPOSAL - ELIMINATION OF TAX-EXEMPT MUNICIPAL BONDS
The purpose of this Action Alert is to provide you with information
regarding the federal tax reform proposals and their potential impact on
Minnesota cities which have utilized tax-exempt municipal bonds for a variety
of local development activities. The second, and more important purpose is to
urge you to contact members of the Minnesota delegation during the July 4th
Congressional recess.
As you are no doubt aware, the President's tax reform program contains
several proposals which will affect state and local governments. While the
issue of tax deductibility has received much comment, the real threat to local
government may come from the treasury proposal that would remove tax exemption
from municipal bonds if more than one percent of the proceeds are used "by any
person other than a state or local government."
The treasury proposal would thus bar tax-exempt status to bonds which
involve some form of private participation. These are the bonds used to
finance vital public needs such as pollution control and waste management
systems, low and moderate income housing, not-for-profit health care
facilities, utilities, transportation facilities, and many other services.
Last year state and local governments issued $65.5 billion in these types of
bonds, representing about 80 percent of all bonds issued.
Local government bond counsels also warn that the "One Percent Rule" could
jeopardize even general obligation bonds. Many of the bonds involve the
indirect use of facilities by a private developer, which could make them
subject to the restriction, resulting in the loss of tax-exempt status. In
Minnesota, the tax-exempt bonds associated with tax increment financing
projects could also be affected.
It is estimated that the loss of the tax exemption would increase the
costs of financing local services and facilities by 25 to 35 percent. To cope
with the increased costs, local governments would be forced to raise taxes and
user fees or curtail projects and services. Public utilities, pollution
control facilities, and low and moderate income housing appear to be the types
of projects which would suffer the greatest losses as a result of the proposed
restriction.
OVER
83 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 551 01 (81 21 227-5800
Under the current administration's policy of "renewed federalism", state
and local governments have been faced with federal cutbacks of almost $60
billion since 1961, with another $13.5 billion in cuts projected for fiscal
1986. During this same period federal support of city programs will have
declined by 80 percent. Local governments are now being confronted with a
federal proposal which could force them to spend 25 to 35 percent more in
borrowing costs to undertake much needed projects and services.
In recent years, Minnesota has been a substantial user of tax-exempt bonds
to promote economic development through public-private partnerships. Many
cities have relied on tax increment financing as a means of encouraging
development; again utilizing tax-exempt bonds. Issuance of tax-exempt bonds by
the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and local governments has facilitated a
greatly increased supply of low and moderate income housing opportunities
t h r o u g h ou t 111.4c state.
In the past year, however, Minnesota was confronted with federal
legislation which restricted state and local governments' authority to issue
industrial development bonds, thereby limiting the availability of a
development tool heavily utilized by Minnesota cities in previous years.
Further loss of tax-exempt financing authority, particularly in light of
rapidly declining federal assistance to local governments, could prove
devastating to Minnesota cities.
Considering the impact that the federal tax proposals could have on your
•city; you are urged to contact the Congressional delegation while they are in
their home districts for the Fourth of July recess. Representative Frenzel is
a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senator Durenberger serves
on the Senate Finance Committee; both committees will be considering the tax
proposals after the recess.
It is particularly important that you provide the Senators and
Representatives with specific examples of local projects and capital
improvements which might be negatively affected by the "One Percent Rule."
Let the Congressional delegation know that further restriction of tax-exempt
financing will make it difficult for Minnesota cities to provide needed
services while holding down costs. Finally, emphasize that the proposal to
eliminate tax exemption on municipal bonds will not improve the fairness of the
tax system; rather it will simply shift a fiscal burden to state and local
governments and to taxpayers.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel
free to contact the League offices. It would also be appreciated if you would
send us copies of any letters and project examples which you provide to the
Senators and Representatives.
G. A. BIER
Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer—Minn.
June 26, 1985
Honorable David Davenport
;rayor of r lymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, m4 55447
Dear Mayor Davenport:
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Northwestern Bell
200 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Phone (612) 344-6911
Northwestern Bell has been actively involved in the community through
our Community Service Teams, Pioneers and other employee volunteer
programs. We are contacting you, the leaders and active participants
of the community, to help us gain insight into the needs of our
community; thereby assisting us in planning for our future together.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. As members of the
Community Service Teams or Pioneers or Company volunteer programs
serving your area, we can, with your input decide where and how these
employees can best serve.
We hope you will give us the opportunity to meet with you and discuss
your ideas and opinions about current and future community needs.
Jeff Tews from Northwestern Bell will be calling you within the week
to request an appointment and we hope you will grant him some of your
time.
Thank you for your attention, we are looking forward to talking with
you.
Sincerely,
cc: Jeff Tews
CRIME ALERT
Recently numerous acts of vandalism have occurred in the Ferndale North
and Hadley Hills areas. The Plymouth Police Department needs your help
to prevent this type of activity from occurring in the future. Most
of the vandalisms have been committed during the late evening to early
morning hours. We ask that you take the following precautions:
* If you have to leave your vehicle out at night please
LOCK, IT.
* Remove valuables frown your vehicles.
* Keep outside lights on.
* Report suspious activity to the police immediately by dialing
9-1-1.
Listed below is the activity that has occurred in recent months.
`DATE
3-3
3-15
5-4
5-5
5-17
6-8
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
6-10/11
DAY APPROXIMATE LOCATION ACTIVITY
Sun
lith
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Ferndale
Fri
lith
&
Ferndale
Sat
8th
&
Brockton
Sun
11th
&
Walnut Grove area
Fri
12th
&
Ferndale
Sat
9th
&
Brockton
M/Tue
12th
&
Urbandale
M/Tue
13th
&
Urbandale
M/Tue
12th
&
Urbandale
M/Tue
12th
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Urbandale
M/Tue
9th
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Brockton
M/Tue
11th
&
Vagabond
M/Tue
14th
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Vagabond
M/Tue
11th
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Walnut Grove area
M/Tue
13th
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Urbandale
M/Tue
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Brockton
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Broken car window with rock.
Broken yard light with rock.
Mailbox run over by vehicle.
House windows broken.
House windows broken.
Damage to parked car.
Damage to parked car.
Ramsacked parked car.
Ramsacked parked car.
Ramsacked parked car.
Rolled one car into another.
Rolled car into a tree.
Ramsacked parked car.
House windows broken.
Damage to parked car.
Damage & theft from parked car.
We are looking for a white male, described as being very thin and having dark
hair. On the nignt of 6-10/11 he was wearing a light colored jacket. He is
thought to be from your area. No car has been seen.
If you have information concerning these crimes, call 559-2800. If you wish to
remain anonymous, call 45 -CRIME.
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13
Multi -Family
92
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Foundations
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245
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130
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116
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179,061
36,180
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PLAN CHECK FEES
22,421
93,295
17,740
90,485
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39,100
256,700
46,750
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Suite 300 Metro Square Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612-291-6359
DATE: July 1, 1985
TO: Directors of City -Sponsored Recycling Programs and
People Interested in Starting Recycling Programs
cc: County Solid Waste Planning Staff
FROM: Katy Boone, Solid Waste Abatement Team
SUBJECT: Meeting to Share Public Education and
Promotion Ideas for Recycling Programs
We would like to invite all of you to join us on Friday, July 12, 1985 from
9 to 11 a.m. to share your ideas on public education and promotion for your
recyc'.ing program. The meeting will be held in Room A, Metropolitan Council,
300 Metro Square Bldg., St. Paul.
We would like each of you to plan a short (five-minute) presentation on the
public education and promotion techniques you've used (or would like to use)
for your recycling program. Include any informal or free promotion you may
receive as well. Please bring a copy of promotional materials to show the
group. (It would be great if you could leave one copy with us for our
"library" of promotional materials.)
Please let Kay Dusenbery know if you will be attending and are planning to make
a presentation. Her number is 291-6336.
We look forward to meeting with you again.
BJ2033-PHENV2
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: July 1, 1985
TO: Chief Carlquist
FROM: Larry Holzerland
SUBJECT Motorized Bicycles
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Moped or Motorized bicycles as they are referred to in State Statutes are
defined as bicycles with fully operable pedals which can be propelled by
human power, a motor or by both. The moped's engine must have a capacity
of less than 50 cubic centimeters displacement and a maximum of two horse
power. The engine must be capable of a speed no more than 30 MPH on a flat
surface.
Operation of a moped is permitted by anyone who possesses a valid drivers
license or has a moped operator's permit. To be eligible for a moped
operator's permit, a person must be at least 15 years of age, and successfully
complete an examination consisting of an eye check and a written and skill
test. Also, operators under 18 years of age must present a written parental
permission slip before the moped operator's permit can be issued.
Generally, the rules that applied to bicycle riding also apply to the operation
of mopeds. Mopeds however, are not allowed on bicycle lanes or bicycle trails.
They also cannot be operated on any sidewalk or on freeway designed roads such
as County Road 18 and Interstate 494.
Equipment requirements are the same for mopeds as they are for motorcycles,
except that motorcycles are required to have their headlights on at all times.
The equipment requirements for a moped are basically a headlamp, red taillight,
rear license plate light, brake light, rear view mirror, an adequate muffler,
and a horn. Moped drivers are not required to use protective head gear or eye
protection. Mopeds may carry one passenger if the moped is adequately equipped
with a permanently installed passenger seat and passenger foot rests.
Mopeds must be currently licensed to be operated on any public highways and that
license must be permanently attached and displayed at all times.
Mopeds may be operated on the street at any time of day except for operators under
the age of 18 who are restricted by the midnight curfew.
LH:tw
July 1, 1985
Bob & Cathy Groetsch
620 Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Groetsch:
CITY OF
PLYMOu i ft
At the the May 20 Plymouth Form, you expressed concern about an incident
which occurred in front of your home, wherein your son's tricycle was hit by
a vehicle travelling down Sycamore Lane. Because of your concerns, the City
Council directed that the staff take the following action: 1) conduct a
speed enforcement study on Sycamore Lane north of 6th Avenue; and 2)
complete a traffic analysis of the same area to determine the level of
traffic.
We have now completed these studies. I am attaching a copy of each for your
review.
The speed enforcement assignment found that of the 52 total vehicles
clocked, 50 were travelling at or below the posted speed limit of 30 mph.
Two were exceeding the speed limit and travelling between 31 and 35 mph.
The consultant engineer's traffic report shows an average daily traffic
count on this street of 236 trips. Considering that residential street
traffic counts range from a low of 50 to a high of 2,000 trips per day, the
volume on Sycamore Lane north of 6th Avenue is considered well within
acceptable limits.
Based upon the results of these studies, there is an excellent level of
compliance with the traffic regulations on Sycamore Lane. Consequently, it
would not be appropriate to take further regulatory action at this time.
Your very truly
�jl
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
TRAFFIC 85-7
DATE: June 6, 1985
TO: r)irector Carlquist
FROM: D. Paulson
SUBJECT: Speed Enforcement
On Sycamore Lane north of 6th Avenue
Four radar assignments were made at this location. Two during
the morning rush hour period and two during the evening rush
hour period.
During the four assignments a total of fifty-two (52) vehicles
were clocked by radar. Fifty (50) of those vehicles were
traveling at or below the posted speed limit of 30 MPH. Two (2)
vehicles were traveling between 31 and 35 MPH.
No tags were issued as no vehicles were traveling at, or above,
36 MPH (residential tolerance was applied).
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July 2, 1985
CITY OF
PUMOUTFf
Julianne Hargreaves
AMBER WOODS HOA
3330 Urbandale Lane
Plymouth, 55447
Dear115- greaves:
On April 15, 16 and 17, Decision Resources Incorporated of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, conducted a telephone survey of 401 Plymouth residents to assess
attitudes on a broad range of subjects. The City staff utilizes the results
of the survey to fine tune services delivered to the community while the
survey is helpful to the Council in making decisions on policy issues
affecting our community.
The results of the survey provide a level of detail regarding resident
opinion and attitudes which is not available to most municipalities in the
Twin City area. Because I believe your homeowners association will find the
information useful, I am attaching a copy of the survey document which shows
the responses to each question in percentage terms. Also attached are two
articles which will appear in the July Plymouth on Parade newsletter which
discuss in greater detail the results of the survey and its implications for
our community. The September issue of the Plymouth on Parade newsletter
will contain additional information from the survey inc uding cross -
tabulations on various questions.
I invite you to review this
homeowners association. I
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Mayor
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information and share it with members of your
and members of the Council and staff, would be
results of the survey with you or members of
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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July 3, 1985
Mr. dames P. Bremer
302 Zinnia Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear dim:
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
I am writing this letter to follow up our conversation of last week regard-
ing the potential disposal of the remnant parcel located behind your
property.
I had previously indicated to you that the City had acquired this parcel
from Carlson Companies and was in a position of conveying it to you in order
that it might be consolidated with your present parcel. If this were done,
you would have the opportunity to subdivide your present lot into two
separate buildable lots which would meet City ordinance standards for the
R -1A Zoning district without variance. You indicated that your present
plans do not contemplate the division of your property, although you may
give that more serious consideration in the future.
The City will be pleased to meet with you at such time as your plans to
divide your lot become more settled. I believe that the long term interests
of both yourself and the City with respect to your property and our remnant
parcel will be best served when they are consolidated.
Please give me a call if and when you desire to discuss further the
disposition of this remnant parcel.
Yours truly,
mes G. Willis
C ty Manager
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cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Mayor & City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MARTIN OLAV SABO
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June 26, 1985
Mr. Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
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436 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING•
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4755
462 FEDERAL COURTS BUILDING
110 SOUTH 4TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55401
(612) 349-5110
Thank you for your letter commenting on the impact the U.S. Supreme
Court's decision in Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority
will have on localities and their employees.
I have been visited by representatives of police and firefighters
organizations who indicated that their members prefer the current system
which enables them to choose to receive compensatory time rather than
overtime payments. Similarly, local governments forced to pay overtime may
well have to respond by cutting back service. There is also a problem in
the case of volunteer services where government employees would have to be
paid while other volunteers would not. The U.S. Department of Labor will
not begin investigating police and firefighting activities until October but
liability for back pay would begin on April 15, 1985.
The Senate has scheduled hearings to consider the impact of the
Garcia decision and legislation may well be introduced. I believe that
organizations representing local governments and concerned employee groups
should work together to present a unified front on this issue.
I appreciate knowing of your concern and assure you that I will
continue to follow developments closely.
Sincerely,
va,r - 6, ��
Martin 0. Sabo
MOS/ j b Member of Congress
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Thank you for your letter commenting on the impact the U.S. Supreme
Court's decision in Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority
will have on localities and their employees.
I have been visited by representatives of police and firefighters
organizations who indicated that their members prefer the current system
which enables them to choose to receive compensatory time rather than
overtime payments. Similarly, local governments forced to pay overtime may
well have to respond by cutting back service. There is also a problem in
the case of volunteer services where government employees would have to be
paid while other volunteers would not. The U.S. Department of Labor will
not begin investigating police and firefighting activities until October but
liability for back pay would begin on April 15, 1985.
The Senate has scheduled hearings to consider the impact of the
Garcia decision and legislation may well be introduced. I believe that
organizations representing local governments and concerned employee groups
should work together to present a unified front on this issue.
I appreciate knowing of your concern and assure you that I will
continue to follow developments closely.
Sincerely,
va,r - 6, ��
Martin 0. Sabo
MOS/ j b Member of Congress
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Our firm would like to congratulate you and your community on
your achievements in the most recent session of the Minnesota State
Legislature, specifically, the legislature permitting you to form
a port authority.
Over the years, this firm has acquired significant experience
in the areas of municipal development and public finance and in
the narrower area of economic development in the context of port
authority efforts. We are pleased to see your commitment to
establishing, structuring and maintaining a port authority in
Plymouth.
The process of establishing and structuring a port authority
is one which presents certain novelty and complexity. We would
be pleased to discuss our own experience and to permit you to
benefit from our prior involvement with projects of this sort.
If we can be of help in this or any regard, please be assured
of our continuing interAst and willingness to be of assistance.
I would be delighted to respond personally to any questions you
might have or, in my absence, please ask for Peter Seed, Michael
Jeronimus, or Robyn Hansen.
Very truly yours,
Daniel M. Coughlan
DMC:tlm
2200 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 2400 IDS CENTER
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 65.402
1612 101-1115 .912; 336-0061
"W OFFICES
MATTHEW J. LEVITT
JOHN R. FRIEDMAN
ANDREA M. BOND
FEEDER= P ANGST
GOLF OBBLE11
TBONW A.LARSoNB I G G S N L M O G
MARTIN R. F,SE
RoBEaT L. LEE
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ROBEM. BOWEN
DAVID J. SPENCER .L� Cl —�I
ROBERT J. PRATTB
ANN HUNTRoDS
FB`NE HAMMOND
RD
LEONA. KEYES
DANIEL J. DOLE, JR, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
DOUGLAS L. SROs
JOHN BULTENA
TRUDY R. G.sTBAzoRo
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ROBERT G. SHARE
MICHAEL H. JERONFIMCS
JANEs G. RAT
RICHARD H. MARTIN
ELIZABETH J. A-NDREWS
GREGORY J. STE.NMOE
BURT E. SWANsoN
R. SCOTT DAVIeS -
TRUDY J. BALL
CHARLES B. ROOERs
M. J. CALVIN, JR.
J. PATRICK MCDAVITT
MARY L IPPEL
TERRY L. SLYE
DA% -ID C. FoasBERO
JOHN B. V N DE NORTH. Jit, 2200 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
RoaERY E. WOODS
PAUL M. GALES
JOHN J. McSeELY
RICHARD G. MAaz
RoexN L HANsEN
MARY A DYRFETH
MCNEIL V. SEYMOCR.JB.
ANDHEW C. BECHER SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
WILLIAM J. JOANIS
KEv9N A. BERG
•.TERRY F. ROTMAN
.JAMES E NELSON
?LEGA@ET K. SAVAGE
NUBIAN M. DURHIN
TE HENCE N. DOYLL
JEROME A. GEIS
BRIAN 6, BELISLE
NANGT D. ABNISON
RICHARD H. KYLE
STEVE A. BRAND
TONT STEMBERGER
MICHAEL J. MCELUSTREM
TORN L. DEVNEY
JOEL H. GOTTESMA.V TELEPHONE (612) 261-1215
?Lay E. SCHAFFNER
PAUL S. JACOBSEN
RONALD L. SOBENSON
.LIN H. NIACLIN
)IICHAEL H. 1TBEATEB
PETER H. SEED
,TEFPaET F. SRAw
JOHN H. LLNDSTROM
SANCEL L. HANSON
MAYTHEw LLEVITT TELEGOPIER 1612) 222-4071
R1cBeaD D. ANveasoN
RONALD E. ORCHARD
DAVID G. GREENING
SALLY A. SCOOGLV
OP OOUNSEL
•TOHN TROYER
DdNIEL M. COL'oHLAN
DAVID G. MCDONALD
J. NEIL MORTON
STEPHEN KINNICK
DATrD B. SAND INCLUDING THE FORMER FIRM OF
BRI:CE W. MOOTY
Ric HARD E. KYLE
A"RON L GORDOs
JOSEPH P. NOACK
ERic Nl LssoN
JOHN M. PALM EB
JOHN R. KENeFICK
GHAaLFs R. HArSoR LEVITT, PALLIER, BOW EN, R=,IAN & SHARE
ANDREW R. KLvtzzN oER
SAMUEL IL MORGAN
FRANK N. GRABAN
A. LAURENCE DAVIS
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JOHN It S=1 AN
June 28, 1985
Mr.
James Willis
City
Manager & Executive
Director
of Port Authority
3400
Plvmouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear
Mr. Willis:
Our firm would like to congratulate you and your community on
your achievements in the most recent session of the Minnesota State
Legislature, specifically, the legislature permitting you to form
a port authority.
Over the years, this firm has acquired significant experience
in the areas of municipal development and public finance and in
the narrower area of economic development in the context of port
authority efforts. We are pleased to see your commitment to
establishing, structuring and maintaining a port authority in
Plymouth.
The process of establishing and structuring a port authority
is one which presents certain novelty and complexity. We would
be pleased to discuss our own experience and to permit you to
benefit from our prior involvement with projects of this sort.
If we can be of help in this or any regard, please be assured
of our continuing interAst and willingness to be of assistance.
I would be delighted to respond personally to any questions you
might have or, in my absence, please ask for Peter Seed, Michael
Jeronimus, or Robyn Hansen.
Very truly yours,
Daniel M. Coughlan
DMC:tlm
2200 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 2400 IDS CENTER
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 65.402
1612 101-1115 .912; 336-0061
July 2, 1985
Mr. James E. Tiller
145 Hamel Road
Farmer's State Bank Bldg.
Hamel, MN 55340
Dear sir:
CITY O1
PLYMOUT4
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This is to acknowledge receipt of your July 1, 1985 letter wherein you indicate you are
the attorney for Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc., and wherein you demand that the
Lot Consolidation approved by the City Council under Resolution No. 85-259 for Mr. Jack
Wenner be rescinded.
I have forwarded a copy of your letter to City Attorney Herbert P. Lefler, Sr., and I
will await his advice prior to formal response to your request. Mr. Lefler is current-
ly out of town and I expect that I should have a response for you in approximately two
weeks.
I would offer for your information the following which I have ascertained from a review
of the file which was available for your review, although I do not know whether you re-
viewed it.
1. The reason for the Consolidation was not that George May, attorney for Mr.
Jack Wenner and Plymouth Superette, Inc., Mr. Herbert Lefler, Sr., and "the
City administration felt it was necessary to combine the lot because of the
proposed location of the improvements on the property". The reason was the
City Ordinance requires that common development be contained within a single
parcel of record and this requirement had been clearly called out during the
review process. It eventually was reflected in Resolution No. 85-260 which
approved the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variances for Plymouth
Superette.
2. Mr. Jack Wenner of Plymouth Superette, Inc., was the applicant throughout the
plan review process which involved the submittal of two applications; one
application was submitted on April 18, 1984 and was co-signed by Mr. Vincent
Hughes; the other application was submitted on dune 21, 1984 (this was the
one specifically calling out the land consolidation) and was co-signed by Mr.
Robert Hughes. At all times during the process, Mr. Wenner was the applicant
and was operating on behalf of and with the permission of the property owner.
City policy is to always require the co -signature of the property owner.
3. The application for Lot Consolidation was accompanied by a certified survey
prepared by the McCombs -Knutson Company and it represented the three separate
parcels which would contain the ultimate Plymouth Superette site. The three
parcels were those consolidated under Resolution No. 85-259.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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Mr. James E. Tiller
145 Hamel Road
Farmer's State Bank Bldg.
July 2, 1985
4. The Hughes' approval is not therefore "totally missing from the equation" and
the City did not "unilaterally make a decision which affects the rights of the
Hughes without their consent." The City operated on the information submitted
by the applicant who had the written consent and authorization of the property
owners. I would suggest that perhaps the party that should be contacted at
this point is Mr. Wenner and/or his attorney, Mr. George May.
5. The application for consolidation was not for those parcels whose
identification numbers were indicated on the application, but rather were for
the parcels represented on the certified survey submitted by Mr. Wenner.
It is my view at this time that the action taken by the City is not, as you state,
"unprecedented, illegal, and unconstitutional". I will nevertheless await the advice
of the City Attorney regarding this matter.
I believe, it might be worthwhile for you to discuss this matter with Mr. Wenner and/or
his attorney Mr. May, and to consider what the impact would be upon the commercial
development if the land were divided, resulting in a format such as that existing at
the time of the consolidation.
I have included for your information a copy of the two Resolutions and a copy of the
survey upon which the application for consolidation was based.
Sincerely,
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
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cc: File 84029
City Attorney Herbert P. Lefler, Sr.
Attorney George L. May
City Manaqer James G. Willis
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MAIN OFFICE CORCORAN OFFICE
145 HAMEL ROAD JAMES E. TILLER By APPOINTMENT
FARMERS STATE BANK BLDG. ATTORNEY AT LAW FARMERS STATE BANK BLDG. -
HAMEL. MINNESOTA 55340 (61 2) 478-661 1 CORCORAN. MINNESOTA 55340
FILE COPY
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City of Plymouth
Planning & Zoning Dept.
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
July 1, 1985
Tn Re: Hughes Bros. Construction Tnc.
Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hughston Addition
Gentlemen:
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I am the attorney for Hughes Bros. Construction Inc., and it's
principal shareholders, Robert and Vincent Hughes. It has recently
come to our attention that the City of Plymouth consolidated Lots 1 and
2, Block 1, Hughston Addition with unplatted property to the north owned
by Plymouth Superettes Inc. This lot consolidation is totally without
authorization from Hughes Bros. Construction Inc., I hereby demand the
consolidation be recinded.
When I visited the Planning Dept. on Monday June 24, the only ex-
planation I received for the consolidation was that George May, Herbert
Lefler Sr., and the City Administration felt it was necessary to combine
the Lots because of the proposed location of the improvements on the
property. Totally missing from the equation is the approval of the Hughes'
you cannot unilaterally make a decision which affects the rights of the
Huches' without their consent, much less prior notification. I under-
stand the only document relied upon by the City was an Application for
Land Consolidation dated June 1, 1984 co-signed by Robert F. Hughes. You
will note that the only property referrenced in the Application were Lots
1 and 2, Block 1, Hughston .Addition.
The action taken by the City is unprecedented, illegal, and uncon-
stitutional, I hereby demand written confirmation of the reversal of
the consolidation resolution.
JET: ma
Sincerely,
JA* S' TILLER,
At orney At Law
June 28, 1985
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Representative Bill Schreiber
Room 543 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Bill:
You did a super Job, Bill, in representing the legitimate interests of not
only the suburban community, but the taxpayers of the state as well.
Without your leadership and tenacity, I doubt that the Omnibus Tax Bill
would have been anything that we would have embraced. While no piece of
legislation resulting from a conference committee can represent a complete
"win - win" situation, I believe that the bill that you fashioned is
absolutely the best that could have been obtained.
I know you and other legislators will be working during the interim, as well
as during the next session, to closely examine not only LGA, but the entire
property tax system. If I personally or others of the MLC may be of
assistance to you in this regard, I hope you will call upon us.
Thanks again, Bill, for a super Job of providing the leadership which our
legislature so sorely needs.
Best regards,
,,�Jam s G. Willis
City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55,147, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
June 28, 1985
Representative Dale Clausnitzer
523 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Dale:
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Thank you for your tremendous support for local government in general, and
specifically Plymouth, during the regular and special legislative sessions.
We all appreciate your keen interest in local governmental affairs.
Plymouth was particularly pleased that its two special bills dealing with
the Port Authority and relevying of special assessments was favorably acted
upon during this session. Without your support we would not have been able
to have gained passage of these two bills.
We are also appreciative of your support for the Municipal Legislative
Commission legislative program. The Commission, of which Plymouth is a
member, seeks to represent the legitimate interests of most of the rapidly
growing suburban communities in the metropolitan area. While most of the
MLC's attention has been focused on tax related bills, we have also been
active in support of other legislation which we believe is designed for the
benefit of not only the suburban community, but the metropolitan area and
state as well.
I hope the efforts of both the City and MLC were deemed by you to be
productive. We want to be able to continue to work with you and your
colleagues for the support of better local government and look forward to
working with you during the interim and when the legislature convenes next
February.
Thank you again for all your support during the recent sessions.
Best regards,
a es G. Willis
Cit Manager
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Representative Jim Heap
348 State Office Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Jim:
Thank you for your tremendous support for local government in general, and
specifically Plymouth, during the regular and special legislative sessions.
We all appreciate your keen interest in local governmental affairs.
Plymouth was particularly pleased that its two special bills dealing with
the Port Authority and relevying of special assessments was favorably acted
upon during this session. Without your support we would not have been able
to have gained passage of these two bills.
We are also appreciative of your support for the Municipal Legislative
Commission legislative program. The Commission, of which Plymouth is a
member, seeks to represent the legitimate interests of most of the rapidly
growing suburban communities in the metropolitan area. While most of the
MLC's attention has been focused on tax related bills, we have also been
active in support of other legislation which we believe is designed for the
benefit of not only the suburban community, but the metropolitan area and
state as well.
I hope the efforts of both the City and MLC were deemed by you to be
productive. We want to be able to continue to work with you and your
colleagues for the support of better local government and look forward to
working with you during the interim and when the legislature convenes next
February.
Thank you again for all your support during the recent sessions.
Best regards,
m G. Willis
it Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
June 28, 1985
Representative Craig Shaver
353 State Office Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Craig:
CITY O'-
PLYMOUTR
Thank you for your tremendous support for local government in general, and
specifically Plymouth, during the regular and special legislative sessions.
We all appreciate your keen interest in local governmental affairs.
Plymouth was particularly pleased that its two special bills dealing with
the Port Authority and relevying of special assessments was favorably acted
upon during this session. Without your support we would not have been able
to have gained passage of these two bills.
We are also appreciative of your support for the Municipal Legislative
Commission legislative program. The Commission, of which Plymouth is a
member, seeks to represent the legitimate interests of most of the rapidly
growing suburban comrminities in the metropolitan area. While most of the
MLC's attention has been focused on tax related bills, we have also been
active in support of other legislation which we believe is .designed for the
benefit of not only the suburban community, but the metropolitan area and
state as well.
I hope the efforts of both the City and MLC were deemed by you to be
productive. We want to be able to continue to work with you and your
colleagues for the support of better local government and look forward to
working with you during the interim and when the legislature convenes next
February.
Thank you again for all your support during the recent sessions.
Best regards,
O es G. Willis
C anager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
June 28, 1985
Senator Tad dude
235 State Capitol
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Tad:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Thank you for your tremendous support for local government in general, and
specifically Plymouth, during the regular and special legislative sessions.
We all appreciate your keen interest in local governmental affairs.
Plymouth was particularly pleased that its two special bills dealing with
the Port Authority and relevying of special assessments was favorably acted
upon during this session. Without your support we would not have been able
to have gained passage of these two bills.
We are also appreciative of your support for the Municipal Legislative
Commission legislative program. The Commission, of which Plymouth is a
member, seeks to represent the legitimate interests of most of the rapidly
growing suburban communities in the metropolitan area. While most of the
MLC's attention has been focused on tax related bills, we have also been
active in support of other legislation which we believe is designed for the
benefit of not only the suburban community, but the metropolitan area and
state as well.
I hope the efforts of both the City and MLC were deemed by you to be
productive. We want to be able to continue to work with you and your
colleagues for the support of better local government and look forward to
working with you during the interim and when the legislature convenes next
February.
Thank you again for all your support during the recent sessions.
Best regards,
ame. Willis
anager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
June 28, 1985
Senator dames Ramstad
136 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear dim:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Thank you for your tremendous support for local government in general, and
specifically Plymouth, during the regular and special legislative sessions.
We all appreciate your keen interest in local governmental affairs.
Plymouth was particularly pleased that its two special bills dealing with
the Port Authority and relevying of special assessments was favorably acted
upon during this session. Without your support we would not have been able
to have gained passage of these two bills.
We are also appreciative of your support for the Municipal Legislative
Commission legislative program. The Commission, of which Plymouth is a
member, seeks to represent the legitimate interests of most of the rapidly
growing suburban communities in the metropolitan area. While most of the
MLC's attention has been focused on tax related bills, we have also been
active in support of other legislation which we believe is designed for the
benefit of not only the suburban community, but the metropolitan area and
state as well.
I hope the efforts of both the City and MLC were deemed by you to be
productive. We want to be able to continue to work with you and your
colleagues for the support of better local government and look forward to
working with you during the interim and when the legislature convenes next
February.
Thank you again for all your support during the recent sessions.
Best regards,
Oa s G. Willis
Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
July 2, 1985
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Mr. Paul Steigerwald
120 Magnolia Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Paul:
Thank you for your very special efforts in serving as the Chair of the
Council's Communication Task Force. I don't recall ever having had a task
force tackle its charge as aggressively and promptly as you did with the
communications issue.
Assuming that we are able to actually implement the recommendations of your
task force through the hiring of a Communications Director, you can be
assured that I will be back in touch with you to further tap your own
communications talent. We have an enormous opportunity to capitalize upon
the potential for improving our communications and I want to insure that we
do not lose that opportunity.
Thank you again, Paul, for your leadership and direction on this important
project.
Best regards,
Oa es G. Willis
Cit Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
July 3, 1985
Plymouth Police Department,
Officers on duty July 1, at 3AM
Thank you for coming to our home early Monday morning for what we thought
was a burglary, only to find an owl on our roof. Also our thanks to the
officer on the "911" line. It is very reassuring to know that help comes
so fast in PLymouth and want you to know (had there been someone in the
house) your help made us feel much safer. We were visited by a pair of
owls again that night and also on Monday night we were awaken several
times. They strangely sound like someone walking in the house, but
now that we know what it is, we can sleep much better. Hopefully some
lights outside will make our roof less attractive.
Our Thanks again.
Jim and Barbara Edwards
3935 Orleans Lane N.
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July 3, 1985
Mr. Udo E. Schulz, President
Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
P. O. Box 9362
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Dear Mr. Schulz:
Thank you for your letter of June 19th. I am sorry that Wagner
Spray Tech cannot consider changing their mailing address from
Minneapolis to Plymouth at this time, but I do appreciate why
it is not feasible for you to do so.
I am delighted that Wagner is pleased with its Plymouth location
and 'would appreciate any long term consideration to my request
that you may give.
Thank you
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447.. TELEPHONE (612) 5592600
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July 3, 1985
Mr. James Bremer
302 Zinnia Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Jim:
I was attending National Guard Annual Training at Camp Ripley
on June 24th, but I understand the Council denied your request
to increase the height of the berm behind your home. Jim,
it was my understanding that you or your attorney were going
to correspond with the City and outline your demands in respect
to the special assessments that you have appealed from on Zinnia
Lane. At the hearing on the assessment role you also reconfirmed
that that would be done. However, when I checked with Jim Willis,
Jim said that they never received such a letter from you. It was
my hope that the issues raised by your special assessments appeal
could be handled at the same time the Council considered your
berming request, but obviously this did not occur. There may or
may not have been any difference, but I am curious as to why you
or your attorney never reduced your demands to writing. Perhaps
you were just awaiting the more formal process of the appeal.
In any eves
you.
Singh r)dly
David �.
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
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July 3, 1985
Mr. Mike Ridgley
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mike:
I was out of town the last two weeks in June attending Annual
Training at Camp Ripley for the National Guard. I was sorry
to learn of your emergency appendectomy but understand that
you are well on the road to complete recovery.
Please let me extend to you a belated wish for a speedy
convalesceno-o'.
Sin re ,
David J. L
Mayor
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July 3, 1985
Mr. Paul Steigerwald
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Paul,
The Communications Task Force Report was outstanding. Whatever
you do, you do so capably. Maria said that she never served
with a more competent group of professional volunteers.
The Council will be more carefully considering the Task Force
recommendatiorys in,knext couple of months, but it goes
without sayiirig how �preciative I am to you and the other
members o � e Jiask Force for the professional and timely report.
Sir,cer ,
Davfid J.>�avenport
Mayor
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July 3, 1985
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thuringer
17391 County Road 6
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Thuringer:
Because of a National Guard commitment I was unable to attend
the June 17th Plymouth Forum. I compliment you on siezing the
initiative to come before the Council to assure all of us of
your efforts to provide the best possible maintenance efforts
at Kimberly Meadows. I live in the southwest part of the City
and consequently drive by Kimberly Meadows frequently. From
the outside it is my observation that Kimberly Meadows' manage-
ment has been very diligent in fulfilling its maintenance
responsibilities and although I wish in retrospect that the
Council had required a little bit more buffering along Kimberly's
exterior perimeter, I do appreciate your continuing efforts to
minimize any conflicts that may arise from time to time with
any of the adjacent single family property owners.
Than:
S iPfa
Davi
Mayo
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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July 3, 1985
Mr. Michael Buske
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mike:
I would like to welcome you to Plymouth. I understand that
you started your employment as a Police Officer on the 17th.
Your educational credentials are very impressive and I an
pleased that-yqu—have electecjGto become a member of our
Public Safetv/Denartui6 .�
Sin e ely,
David J. ave port
Mayor
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: July 3, 1985
TO: Sherm Goldberg
FROM: David J. Davenport
SUBJECT Engineering Guidelines
Sherm, although I confess to not having read the entire
manual "City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines", it is
obvious that a lot of your time went into its preparation.
I do think the manual is a good idea and I want to
compliment you on your effort.
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July 3, 1985
Plymouth Shopping Center Association
Mr. Charlie Snorek
Schiebe's Hardware
11319 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Charlie:
Thank you for your generous $1,000 contribution to the City
and our Park and Recreational Program, the Plymouth Public
Playhouse. I am sorry that my National Guard commitment
precluded me from being present at the Council meeting on
the 17th to accept the check. I was delighted that Acting
Mayor Schneider was able to do so.
Please extend my sincere appreciation to eac.% and every member
of the As.§ C atiqn, on behalf of the City.
Si cer
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D4vid J
Mayor
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