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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
September 27, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. COUNCIL/STAFF DINNER MEETING -- Monday, September 30, 5:30 p.m.,
Council Conference room. Dick Carlquist will present a brief
overview on the direct costs associated with the philosophy of
"prevention" built into the Public Safety Budgets. "You Can Pay Me
Now - Or, You Can Pay Me Later".
2. BUDGET STUDY SESSION III -- Monday, September 30, 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference room.
3. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ISSUES -- Tuesday,
October 1, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Conference room.
4. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, October 3. The
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the City
Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. BEACON HEIGHTS PUBLIC MEETING -- Tuesday, October 1. The Wayzata
School District will receive bids for the purchase of Beacon Heights
School on Monday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. at the School District
Administration Building. On Tuesday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. the
Beacon Heights Task Force will meet to review the bids in the Board
Room of the School District Administration Building. A copy of the
Task Force meeting notice is attached. (M-5)
6. REVISED OCTOBER CALENDAR -- Attached is a revised October meeting
calendar. M-6
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. PRESENTATION TO REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD -- On September 26, Frank
Boyles and I addressed the Finance and Administration Subcommittee
of the Regional Transit Board with respect to transit tax feather-
ing. We argued that, unlike other metropolitan area cities, the
City of Plymouth could revise its transit service levels to comply
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with the 1.5 rather than 2 mill levy for 1986. Attached is a memo-
randum to the Regional Transit Board Subcommittee from their staff
raising various questions about the impact of our request. After
some discussion, the Subcommittee voted to adopt a resolution levy-
ing 1985 payable 1986 taxes continuing Plymouth at the full 2 mill
levy. Their concern was the precedential nature of our request and
the fact that, on September 1, 1985 our service levels qualified for
the full 2 mill levy. We argued that since Plymouth, unlike other
communities, is able to redefine its transit service, that this
would tend to minimize the precedential nature of this request. We
also argued that September 1 is an arbitrary date, and what the
Regional Transit Board should really be concerned about is the level
of service which is delivered throughout calendar year 1986. In
light of the Regional Transit Board's action, I would recommend the
following:
1. That the staff meet with Regional Transit Board staff
members to receive assurances that the tax feathering
criteria for next year will remain the same as for this
year.
2. That the staff assure that service levels for both Medicine
Lake Lines and Plymouth Metrolink service for calendar year
1986 are revised so that we will be eligible to the 1.5 mill
levy 1987.
In the absence of Council direction, I will proceed with this
approach. (Attach - I-1)
2. CITY INSURANCE -- Attached is a copy of a letter addressed to Lloyd
Ricker from Mr. David W. Suppelt, Vice President, Transcontinental
Brokers, Inc., with respect to his firm's interest on bidding on
City insurance. Also attached is a copy of a speed letter from Mr.
Suppelt to Virgil Schneider on the same topic. The City's insurance
coverages expire April 1, 1986. Prior to that time, the City will
be seeking proposals for renewed coverages and we will be happy to
inform Mr. Suppelt of this opportunity. I have contacted him
personally on the telephone, and he is aware of when our insurance
expires and the fact that he will be offered an opportunity to
submit a proposal. (I-2)
3. MINUTES:
a. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, September 12. (I -3a)
4. PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN CITY OF MINNETONKA --
Blair Tremere has been notified by Ron Rankin, Community Development
Director for the City of Minnetonka, on the possible development of
a 1.4 million square foot office complex on approximately 50 acres
located in the northeast quadrant of County Road 73 and Highway 12
in Minnetonka. The developer, Woodbridge Properties, has not
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submitted a formal application to Minnetonka at this time. However,
when a formal application is made, it will require an amendment to
the City of Minnetonka's Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. The
amendment will allow Plymouth to address the proposed development
from a Comprehensive Plan standpoint. A memorandum from Blair on
his discussions with Minnetonka and further specifics of the
proposed development is attached for your information.
5. FEDERAL TAX REFORM -- Attached are two notices from the League of
Minnesota ities regarding proposed federal cutbacks and tax
reform. The first notice provides a breakdown of proposed federal
cutbacks and mandated cost increases for Minnesota cities.
According to information compiled from the National League of
Cities, Minnesota cities are estimated to share cost increases and
revenue losses of $1.135 billion in 1986. Nationally, revenue
losses and cost increases are estimated to be $47.67 billion. The
second notice, recommends that cities communicate to federal
legislators their concerns on federal tax reform legislation which
would place restrictions on municipal bond authority. (I-5)
6. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS -- Attached is a copy of 1985-86
Education Programs being offered to Robbinsdale and Wayzata
elementary schools located in Plymouth through the Plymouth Police
Department. Community Relations Officer Bob Nesbitt will be
conducting the classes. (I-6)
7. TED KLUCK, 2420 E. MEDICINE LAKE BLVD. -- In a letter dated
September 17 from Harry Sletten, 2500 Nathan Lane, to Mayor
Davenport, Mr. Sletten requests the City sod the street right-of-way
in front of 2420 E. Medicine Lake Blvd, which is owned by Mr. Ted
Kluck, a senior citizen and long-time resident of the City. I have
been advised that Tom Vetsch previously discussed this matter with
Mr. Kluck, who agreed earlier to have the area seeded. The area was
seeded on September 20. However, as a result of receiving Mr.
Sletten's letter, Tom again contacted Mr. Kluck, who indicates now
he would prefer sod over seeding. Since the sod will cost
approximately $20, we plan to sod the area. (I-7)
8. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Note of appreciation from Richard Fudge on the City's
recognition of his work on the City's Communications Task
Force. (I -8a)
James G. Willis
City Manager
Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Regular Meeting of October 3, 1985, 7:30 p.m.
City Center Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a.
b.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Parkers Lake Master Site Plan - Brauer and Associates
b. Neighborhood Park Improvements Update
C. 1986-90 CIP, 1986-87 Budget
d. Request from Mr. 8 Mrs. Baxter - Pond Dredging
6. New Business
a. Betty Threinen Recognition
b. PRAC Education Program for New Commissioners
c. MRPA Fall Conference (November 20-22)
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7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting - November 14
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Independent School District 284
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 10• ATA.
MEMO TO: Beacon Heights Task Force
David J. Davenport
James Willis
Bill and Pat Redick
Lester and June Nielsen
Gregg C. Miller
Stanley A. Tikkanen
FROM: Roger M. Adams, Interim Superintendent of Schools
DATE: September 23, 1985
SUBJECT: BEACON HEIGHTS TASK FORCE PUBLIC MEETING - OCTOBER 1, 1985
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M. ADAMS, Ph.D.
Superintendent
The sealed bids for the purchase of Beacon Heights School will be opened on
Monday, September 30, 1985, 10:00 a.m, at the School District Administra-
tion Building.
A public meeting of the Beacon Heights Task Force to review these sealed
bids has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 1985, 7:30 p.m., in the
Board Room of the School District Administration Building. The attached
news release has been sent to the three local newspapers.
As you are aware, the special legislation regarding the proceeds from the
sale of Beacon Heights will expire December 31, 1985. It is imperative
that we move forward as expeditiously as possible.
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Attachment
cc: Board of Education
(612) 475-4501
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ayP-UBLIC SCHOOLS
Independent School District 284
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ROGER M. ADAMS, Ph.D.
Interim Superintendent
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA. MN 55391-9990 (612) 475-4501
NEWS RELEASE
The Beacon Heights Task Force will hold a meeting on:
Tuesday, October 1, 1985, 7:30 p.m.
Board Room
School District Administration Building
210 State Highway 101 North
At this meeting the Task Force will review the sealed bids received on
September 30, 1985, for the purchase of Beacon Heights School. This
meeting is open -to the public and all interested parties are invited
to attend, particularly those who live in the Beacon Heights area.
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REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Suite 270 Metro Square Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
DATE: September 26, 1985
TO: Administration and Finance Committee
FROM: Leslie M. Johnson, Director of Administration
SUBJECT: RTB 1985 (Payable 1986) Property Tax Levy
Supplemental Memorandum
Community Responses to Proposed Tax Levy
ACTION REQUESTED
The committee is asked to consider the attached communications from two metro
area communities in resnonce to the board's "Resolution of Intent tn=-3?
BACKGROUND
The RTB has received two written communications from metro area communities
prompted by the board's release of the Intent to Levy Resolution. The communi-
cations are as follows:
City of Plymouth
Following an assessment of their services and prompted by the board's
Intent to Levy Resolution, the City of Plymouth has formally taken action
(letter and resolution attached) to revise their mid-day, weekday service
from full off-peak servic6 to limited off-peak service. They request that
the RTB revise their proposed mill levy from two mills to 1.5 mills in
keeping with their revised full -peak, limited off-peak service. Plymouth
proposes that their limited off-peak service would begin January 1, 1986,
but would initiate it October 1, 1985 if RTB requires that as a testament
of good faith in securing a reduced mill rate.
We believe the issues of the Plymouth request to be:
1) Is Plymouth's current level of services a contractual obligation?
2) Should RTB allow an exception from the specified September 1, 1985
date of definition of level of service?
3) What is the financial implication of reducing Plymouth's levy?
4) What is the precedent and potential effects of reducing Plymouth's
levy and the larger financial implications?
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Finding: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN/DOT) has manage-
ment authority over the Plymouth opt -out contract. The contract contains a
management (service) plan that defines the parameters of the service and
specifically contains a clause relating to service changes, which requires
written approval of all service changes prior to their implementation.
Plymouth has not made a request to MN/DOT for a service change. RTB does
not have the authority presently to approve a service change. While
Plymouth's current contract expires December 31, 1985 and a service
reduction might be possible for 1986, the RTB staff finding is that the
service plan is a contract process issue, which process is currently in the
hands of MN/DOT.
Regarding issues of financial implications and pre den ci ated
impact of one-half mill from Plymouth is approximate1 $292,000 Regarding
precedent, Plymouth, singularly, as the opt out commun' , erectly con-
tracts for its services and few, if any, other communities can directly'
impact service levels.
Lino Lakes
The City of Lino Lakes has questioned the (2.0) service level presently
attributed to them, asking how their service compares to Columbia Heights
or White Bear Lake (2 mill communities) and stating that it appears to them
that they "do not have even the level of (service) of Champlin or Cottage
Grove" (both 1.5 mill communities).
RTB staff has advised Lino Lakes of the definition of levels of service and
that changes in the definitions would require legislative changes not pre-
sently proposed or possible within this tax levy framework. The City of
Lino Lakes receives peak period service from Metropolitan Transit Commis-
sion Route 38 and from North Suburban's Rice Street Route. It receives mid-
day, weekday service on North Suburban's Rice Street Route on an hourly
basis.
Attachments
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Mr. Virgil Schneider
11520 - 54th Ave 534 Plymouth Building
■ Plymouth, Mn 55442 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Subject I
—No.ii,GFOLD City of Plymouth Insurance
Message
I have contacted the City a few times to try and quote their
insurance and have gotten a very negative attitude from
anybody I have ever talked to. Your City's insurance will
most likely double or triple if you don't do something with
it.
Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
Date 9-11-85 Signed DAVID W. S PP
Reply
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Transcontinental Brokers, Inc.
Plymouth Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. 55402
Phone 612-333-8191
Mr. Lloyd Ricker
Finance Director
City of Plymouth
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Lloyd:
Licensed Insurance Agents Since 1955
Dale V. Hadtrath, President
David W. Seppelt, Vice President
September 12, 1985
I contacted you a few years ago and asked to quote the insurance
for the City of Plymouth. You, or someone in your office, then
indicated you were happy with your present agent and did not care
to get competitive quotes.
In the last year the insurance markets for all types of municipalities
has changed drastically. It is our understanding Home Insurance
is in the process of withdrawing from all types of insurance on
public entities. They have non -renewed all counties and have
increased the rates drastically on all cities they presently have.
There are now essentially two competitive markets - they are the Leagt
of Minnesota Cities and a company we have an exclusive with for City
and County business for the State of Minnesota.
We can offer a competitive insurance program for all types of
governmental entities. We presently write the State of Minnesota
Fleet, the Cities of Columbia Heights, Spring Lake Park, Fridley,
Mounds View, Eagan and Bloomington to name a few in the metro area.
We also insure 10 different counties throughout the State.
It is our understanding the City of Plymouth's insurance
on January 1st. If you or someone in your office would
we can give you a competitive quote on it.
Yours ver truly,
David W. Seppe t QO_/
Vice President
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• A Subsidiary of FIRS Insurance Member First Bank System
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work with us
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
September 12, 1985
Page 27
Present: Chair Threinen, Commissioners Anderson, Edwards, LaTour and Reed;
staff Blank and Pederson; representatives from Brauer and Associates;
Len Thiede from Pilgrim Lane PTO; and residents interested in the
Parkers Lake issue
Absent: Commissioners Beach and Mullan
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Threinen called the September meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Edwards
to approve the minutes of the July meeting as presented. The motion carried
with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting.
b. Staff. Mary Patterson and Ruth Brown submitted written reports on their
summer programs and new fall programs.
c. Others. Len Thiede from the Pilgrim Lane PTO was present to thank the
City and give a progress report on the playground equipment and construc-
tion, to which PRAC contributed $10,000 during the last two years. The
playground has been heavily used this past summer. Chair Threinen asked
Mr. Thiede to check usage during non -school hours and on weekends and
report back to PRAC at a later date. Mr. Thiede stated that the PTO
has approved another fundraiser and has formed a planning committee to
plan for 1986 improvements.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
There was no report on this item.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Parkers Lake Update. For the benefit of the audience and the commissioners,
Chair Threinen reviewed the planning process so far, which has included
the mailing of questionnaires to over 3,500 residents, one public meeting
with the consultants where questionnaire results were studied and results
reviewed. Paul Fjare from Brauer 8 Associates was then introduced.
He displayed two proposed concept plans for Parkers Lake City Park and
proceeded to explain them. He indicated that Plan A and B were somewhat
similar, with both showing the following divisions of acreage: 13.7
acres will be conservation (natural), 1.8 acres will be parking, 6.6
acres will be picnic area and games meadows, 1.6 acres will be swimming
and 1.3 acres will be boat launch.
Some of the concerns voiced by the residents are as follows:
1) increased traffic along County Road 6
2) how will additional development north of County Road 6 affect lake
and water quality?
3) lake levels fluctuate constantly and this will affect beach/swimming
area
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September 12, 1985
Page 28
4) what is actual size of lake? Some residents believe it to be 67 acres;
our plan shows that it is 92 acres. This should be resolved, as size
of lake dictates size of boat launch.
5) a boat and canoe rental concession may introduce extra boat traffic.
Residents living on lake do not want a plan that fosters a change in
how water surface is currently used.
After hearing from the residents, Chair Threinen stated that the following
areas needed further research: additional studies of water quality, DNR
involvement, boat rental concession, traffic on County Road 6, and picnic
areas.
All commissioners agreed that they favor DNR support of this lake (DNR
involvement is contingent upon a public boat launch). They also agreed
that an access road along the north end of the lake for dropping off
park visitors was better than a parking lot. Two picnic sites of varying
size are favored over one site. The park and recreation department
receives many requests for picnic reservations over the summer months.
Commissioners also agreed that an amphitheater was a good idea. Mr.
Fjare indicated that he envisions this as a natural grass/bowl-shaped
site. The Commission felt that fishing docks were very important, but
should not be placed too close to the residents on the east side. There
should be at least two docks, but no more than three, and they should
be spread out. It was agreed that residents with boats should be allowed
continued use of those boats, and up to five non-residents should be
allowed to launch their boats. The Commission agreed that a boat
rental concession should not be implemented until after staff has
had a chance to study how well the boat launch works out and if the
lake regulates itself. All commissioners felt that it was very important
to have the trail system linked to this park, including the Luce Line.
Natural vegetation should be used to screen the workhouse site from this
park, and records should be kept on any workhouse disturbances that may
occur in the park.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
EDWARDS DIRECTING BRAUER 8 ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE A FINAL CONCEPT PLAN
OF PARKERS LAKE CITY PARK FOR PRESENTATION TO PRAC ON OCTOBER 3, 1985,
INCORPORATING THE IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS MADE AT THE SEPTEMBER 12
MEETING. The motion carried with all ayes.
b. Neighborhood Park Improvements Update. Director Blank indicated that
bids are in from all sub -contractors. All play equipment has been
delivered. Old play equipment that had to be removed was donated to
a bible camp, in exchange for them removing it.
c. 1986-90 CIP, 1986-87 Budget. Director Blank indicated that two budget
work sessions have been held with the City Council to date. A new park
maintenance position has been tentatively approved. The showmobile
that Director Blank requested was removed from the 1986 budget but
remains in the 1987 budget. He indicated that the County would be the
ideal owner of a showmobile, from whom the City would then rent it.
He has suggested this to the Hennepin County Park Board of Directors.
d. Oakwood Parking Lot Update. The parking lot is basically finished, but
it has not been striped, and trees need to be planted. Parking stalls
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September 12, 1985
Page 29
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will be striped in white and the play area in yellow. Four tetherball
poles have also been installed.
6. NEW BUSINESS
None.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
The next meeting is October 3.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: September 24, 1985
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Blair Tremere, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF MINNETONKA
Minnetonka Community Development Director Ron Rankin called me on Monday, September
23, 1985 to inform me that they had been informed of a Development proposal in the
northeast quadrant of County Road 73 and Highway 12. The proposal has been made by
Woodbridge Properties which -is headed by Mr. David Weir who has been the developer and
contractor on the Scoville Press properties in Plymouth.
The information I have received to date is that the proposal envisions a 1.4 million
square foot office complex on approximately 50 acres. Apparently the proposal also
envisions one and possibly more "high-rise" buildings of approximately 15 stories.
Apparently a formal application has yet to be made and it will involve an Amendment to
the City of Minnetonka Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. That means that the City of
Plymouth will have an opportunity to formally address the matter from a Comprehensive
Plan standpoint.
The Minnetonka Land Use Guide Plan indicates that from the municipal boundary south to
Highway 12 there is Flood Plain, Single Family Residential, High Density Residential,
and Office Guiding in this area.
The guiding and zoning in Plymouth to the north of this area are LA -1 and R -1A.
I told Mr. Rankin that we would reserve judgment on the specifics of the development,
but that we definitely would have concerns with the impact on traffic since County
Road 73 extends north to a present indirect connection with Highway 55 and a future
direct connection. A new interchange is proposed with graded Highway 12/I-394 and
County Road 73.
I will keep you advised as we receive additional informal or formal notices of this
possible development.
Attanhment
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FOOTNOTES
(1) Estimate is city employer and municipal employee share of Medicare coverage of all municipal em-
ployees not now covered, based on coverage percentages and salaries from the 1982 Bureau of the
Census Survey. (It does not include an estimate for Social Security coverage for new hires.)
(2) Amount shown is Entitlement Period 16 allocation to cities. Last payments will be made in October,
1986.
(3) Estimated value of deductible city taxes, derived from 1982 U.S. Treasury figures and assuming that the
portion attributable to city taxes is the same as the relationship of city taxes to all state and local taxes.
(4) Figure shown represents the cost of a 15 percent reduction of the FFY 1985 appropriation for Section
9 and 18 mass transit funds.
(5) Estimates of the volume of private bonding authority to be removed by the tax reform proposal, based
on the amount of selected types of "private purpose" bonds sold in 1984 as reported by the U.S.
Treasury, including multi -family housing, airports and docks, Small Issue IDBS, and mortgage revenue
bonds (MRBs).
(6) Cost of application of Federal Fair Labor Standards regulations to city employees, based on an esti-
mated cost of $1.5 billion for conformance distributed by state based on full time equivalent municipal
employees weighted by average salary level. Source of data: U.S. Census - Public Employment in 1984.
(7) Amount is the cost of a 15 percent reduction in the IFFY 1985 allocation to entitlement cities and
non -entitlement amount to the State (Department of Energy and Economic Development). It does not
include direct entitlement payments to urban counties.
NLCNation's CYties Weekly, Sept. 9, 1985, p. 6.
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league of minnesota cities
TAX REFORM THREAT TO MUNICIPAL BOND AUTHORITY
Indications from Congress signal serious concerns for cities.
This week the House Ways and Means committee is scheduled to begin
work on federal tax reform legislation in order to report out a bill
by mid-October. If as anticipated, committee members vote to hold
executive committee sessions, decisions will be made in secret.
By the middle of November, House leadership hopes to gain approval
of rules allowing only an up or down vote on the entire bill, with
no amendments permitted.
The issue of municipal bonds is a fundamental and major tax reform
issue that cities view as a central and basic interest. Since many
House members do not fully understand or even acknowledge the
seriousness of the threat restrictions pose to cities, it is
imperative that such information and sense of urgency be communicated
now.
1. Treasury II would eliminate all industrial development bonds and
remove the tax exemption for any G.O. or revenue bond if more
ift than 1 percent of the use of the financed facility benefitted a
private taxpayer. In addition, new restrictions on G.O. and
revenue bonds would be imposed.
2. Congressional staff estimate that the federal government could
raise $16 billion over the next 5 years by eliminating private
purpose bonds. Concern is growing that modifications of the
proposed termination and attendant restrictions on all bond
activity will force other revenue -raising tax changes. So if
some private purpose bond authority is maintained, restrictions
on municipal bonds are likely to follow.
There appears to be general agreement by members of the House Ways
and Means Committee to reduce the volume of private purpose as well
as G.O. and revenue bonds, but there is no apparent consensus yet on
how to accomplish that. What does appear likely is that the committee
may leave to staff the determination of a case-by-case treatment of
the uses of municipal bonds.
Targeted for most severe cutbacks, then, would be "private purpose"
bonds. Municipal bonds have not come in for as much attention and
thus could easily be viewed as likely sources of revenue and ones
that will be further restricted by such limits as prohibiting
advance refunding and reducing arbitrage. All such decisions may
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be left to committee staff to determine since committee members may
view these changes as technical, not fully appreciating the impact at
the local level.
Consider the following possibilities:
1. Removal of tax exemption for any municipal bond backed by a letter
of credit from a financial institution which has federal deposit
insurance, such as the FDIC.
2. Repeal of the deduction for banks and financial institutions that
purchase city debt. Immediate impact will be on short-term
municipal obligations, such as tax and bond anticipation notes.
Increases in the cost of short-term borrowing for cities and
schools and local government generally would be substantial.
3. Prohibition of all advance refunding (except for the federal
government) used to retire previously issued bonds to accomplish
cost saving and restructure debt service.
U. Extention of reporting requirements for all G.O. and revenue
bonds, increasing city administrative costs.
5. Limitations on arbitrage to require cities to rebate "excess"
arbitrage on public purpose bonds to the U.S. Treasury. This
increases cost of bonding to cities while simply increasing the
earnings of bond counsels.
LMC AND NLC POSITIONS:
No new restrictions on municipal authority to issue traditional
public purpose bonds. A better definition of traditional public
purpose bonds to cover publicly owned and operated facilities that
are defined as private purpose under existing law is needed.
No reduction in authority of cities to issue sewer and solid waste
bonds or multifamily housing bonds. NLC will not oppose proposed
techncial changes to housing bonds to provide for adjustments for.
family size and mixed units in the low-income set-aside units.
LMC favors continuation of present authority.
No elimination of small issue IDBs for industrial parks, hospitals,
an single family housing but some criteria of need or distress is
appropriate for issuance, according to NLC. LMC favors continuation
of present authority of cities to issue IDBs without restrictions.
No restriction on exempt facilities such as airports, docks, wharves,
hydroelectric plants, mass communications vehicles, heating and
cooling facilities, electric and gas plants and hazardous waste
facilities - provided such facilities are available to and serve the
general public and provide that the issuer has planning, operational
regulatory, or supervisory control over the facility, according to
NLC policy. LMC supports continuation of current authority.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Children have the right and need to know the ways to protect themselves
from potential harm dur-ing the primary years. In addition, many children
advance t ugh the elementary gr-ades wT t out any positive contact with a
police officer-. It is our- intention to have a uniformed police officer -
present some type of useful safety pr•ogr•am to every elementary school class
in the City of Plymouth. To accomplish this task, we will need the
cooperation of the Robbinsdale and Wayzata School Districts and the staff
of the six elementary schools in Plymouth. Please help us help the children.
GOALS
We hope these pr•ogr•ams will help the students learn more about var-ious
aspects of environmental safety. It is out- intention to:
1. Reinforce the students' concept of citizens rights, responsibilities,
and obligations, as they apply to law enforcement.
2. Establish a rapport between the students and the police officer -
within the school and the community.
3. Develop a wholesome image of the police department in the minds of
the students.
4. Reinforce basic rules and regulations which govern experiences and
activities within the student's environment.
SEPTEMBER
Group: School Safety Patrols
Subject: School Patrol Training
Purpose: The purpose is to instruct school safety patrol members in the basics
of pedestrian and traffic direction and remind the members of their
responsibilities.
Time Needed: 45 to 60 minutes.
Films: Your School Safety Patrol (film or VCR tape)
OCTOBER -NOVEMBER
Group: Kindergarten
Subject: Child Abuse/Strangers
Purpose: This is a low key program designed to expose the child to "good touch"
"bad touch" concepts. We stress the importance of telling someone
when you have a bad experience. If time allows, the police officer
will show the equipment that he/she carries.
Time: 45 to 60 minutes.
Films: What Tado
OCTOBER 30 -31st
Group: Kindergarten
Subject: Halloween Safety
Purpose: McGruff the Crime Prevention Dog will visit your classroom
and will give all your students a free Halloween Mc Gruff
safety bag for their treats.
Time: 10 to 15 minutes.
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NOVEMBER -DECEMBER
Group: Fourth Grade
Subject: Drugs and Alcohol -How to Say No
Purpose: The program and film show kids different ways they can handle
peer group pressure when it comes to using alcohol and drugs.
Time: 45 minutes.
Films: Say No To Alcohol And Drugs
JANUARY -FEBRUARY
Group: Sixth Grade
Subject: Drugs
Purpose: The purpose
presenting
Time: 45 to 60 mi nuts
Film: Undetermined.
is to expose the student to the dangers of drug use by
,he physical dangers as well as the social consequences.
?s.
A drug display kit is used.
FEBRUARY -MARCH
Group: First Grade
Subject: General Safety
Purpose: The purpose is to expose the student to numerous safety hazards.
A coloring book designed by Wayzata High School students is used
to illustrate the safety tips. Teachers are encouraged to let
the students work on the safety pages in class and reinforce
the safety ideas shown.
Time: 30 to 45 minutes.
Film: Transparencies will be used with an overhead projector.
Note* We have a limited supply of coloring books at this time.
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FEB -MARCH
Group: Fifth Grade
Subject: Shoplifting
Purpose: This program is aimed at increasing students' awareness that
shoplifting is stealing. The consequences of theft are
discussed.
Time: 45 minutes.
Films: Shoplifting, It's A Steal
MARCH -APRIL
Group: Second Grade
Subject: Child Sexual Assault and Incest
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to present the student three simple
rules to follow which can prevent and/or deal with potential sexual
abuse. Wayzata teachers should be aware that the Adam Walsh Child
Protection slide & tape show on strangers is available through
Community Education, Charlene Barghini. It is an excellent way
for you to go into more depth. Lesson plan is included with the
program.
Time: 45 minutes
Film: Better Safe Than Sorry, Part II
APRIL -MAY
Group: Third Grade
Subject: Bicycle Safety
Purpose: We want to assist the student in the development of positive
attitudes toward driving laws and responsible attitudes in the
operation of any vehicle the student may drive now or in the
future.
Time: 45 minutes.
Film: Everything About Bicycles
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CONCLUSION
If you believe that any of the above listed programs can benefit your class,
please call the Plymouth Police Department at 559-2800 and ask for Officer Bob
Nesbitt. He will be glad to set up an appointment for your class. Charlene
Barghini with Wayzata Community Education, 475-4550, can also make arrangements
for the presentations. If there is another topic to which you would like to
have an officer respond, please call Officer Nesbitt or Youth Service Officer
Mary Uhlig to discuss it with you.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 16, 1985
TO: David J. Davenport, Mayor
FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT HARLAND PRINTING
Following receipt of your memorandum, I spoke with Joe Ryan and Scott
McLellan regarding the Harland Printing building permit application.
On July 22 the City Council approved the final plat for this
property. On July 24 the Building Inspection Department received the
required plans and permit materials. On August 14, confirmation was
received from Hennepin County that the plat was in the process of
being filed. On August 15 the building plan review was completed.
Unfortunately, deficiencies have been noted and in two subsequent
telephone conversations with the architect, located in Altanta,
Georgia, the deficiencies have been called out.
Normally our practice is to require that the plans be revised by the
architect prior to issuance of the building permit. In this case, to
accommodate the initiation of construction, we will send the architect
a letter which specifically identifies the deficiencies in the plans.
If, by his signature, he will agree to assure us that these
deficiencies will be resolved in the construction of the building, we
will issue the building permit. We expect that the letter identifying
the required revisions will be sent on August 16. I have spoken with
Mr. Tom O'Connell of Benson Orth Construction Company to explain this
matter. Based upon our discussion, I believe he is satisfied.
Your memorandum also asks me to identify other "bottlenecks" which may
be occurring in the Building Department. According to Scott, typical
lag time between receipt of commercial/industrial building plans and
completion of plan reviews, is three weeks. Scott showed me a number
of plans that were awaiting his approval. All plans were within the
three week period and he did not see any reasons for a longer than
usual plan review time.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 U
MEMO (0 Ptc?wrDATE: August 14, 1985 A.151985
TO: Frank Boyles
FROM: David Davenport
SUBJECT HarlanjPrinting
Frank, it is my understanding that Harlan Printing made
application for a building permit the Tuesday morning
following the Council's approval of its final site plan
which would have been August 2nd. As of today I was
informed by a representative of the Company that a
building permit has not been issued and that it may take
as long as an additional four weeks before it is issued,
although the staff has now indicated that it may be only
as few as two more weeks.
Would you please contact Joe Ryan and/or Scott McClelland
and find out what is taking so long to process the permit,
and I would also like some written explanation as to why
it has taken this long. Also, are you aware of any other
"bottlenecks" in the Building Department that may exist
in respect to permit issuance? I have been led to believe
that things were flowing very smoothly so I expressed some
surprise to receive a call from Tom O'Connell of Benson -
Orth Construction Company to find that there is a delay.
O'Connell said that he is not aware of any reason for the
delay, at least no explanation has been given to him.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH =_ k Z
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 12th day of August 1985.
The following members were present: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Neils,
Schneider and Vasiliou
The following members were absent: Councilmember Crain
Councilmember Schneider introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 85- 613
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE DISTRICT
TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONAL TRAIL ALONG
EAST MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD BETWEEN 13TH AVENUE AND 36TH AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has received a substantial number of complaints from
Plymouth residents living along East Medicine Lake Boulevard with respect to
pedestrian and bicycle traffic hazards along East Medicine Lake Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plymouth desires to minimize pedestrian and
vehicular traffic hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan for the Hennepin County Park Reserve District calls
for the construction of a regional trail along East Medicine Lake Boulevard between
13th Avenue and 36th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the hazards associated with the usage of East Medicine Lake Boulevard by
pedestrians and motorists requires prompt consideration of trail improvements to
adequately separate motorized and non -motorized vehicles and pedestrians;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, that it should and hereby does strongly encourage the Hennepin County Park
Reserve District to proceed with construction of the regional trail between 13th and
36th Avenues along East Medicine Lake Boulevard; and
FURTHER, that such improvements should be coordinated with the City's Director of
Public Works and Park and Recreation Director in order that such trail improvements
be complementary to the anticipated road improvements northerly of 26th Avenue; and
FURTHER, that the City Council requests from the Hennepin County Park Reserve
District a schedule showing the anticipated design and construction schedule for this
regional trail in order that safety hazards outlined above may be mitigated.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
rt , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Neils,
Schneider and Vasiliou
The following voted against or abstained: None
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopte
August 14, 1985 1
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P&MOUTR
Mr. David Latvaaho, Chair
Hennepin County Park Reserve District
3800 County Road 24
Maple Plain, MN 55359
Dear Mr. Latvaaho:
At their August 12 meeting, the Plymouth City Council considered pedestrian
and vehicular hazards which are occurring on East Medicine Lake Boulevard
between 18th and 36th Avenue North. As a result of their deliberations, the
Council adopted the attached resolution which requests clarification from
the Hennepin County Park Reserve District on the schedule for development of
the regional trail in this area. Upon receipt I will relay your response to
the City Council for information.
Yours very truly
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manger
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
August 8, 1985
Nis Sara McConn
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Sara:
Eugene S. Holderness
CONS JL T'NG
EDINA EXECUTIVE PLAZA SUITE 203
5200 WIL.LSON ROAD /
EDINA. MINNESy2TA 554?�i --
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925-4083
Just a note to thank you for the fine service you have given to us on
the Parkside platting process. We really appreciate your help.
Sincerely,
Eugene S. Holderness
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cc: -'Jim Willis
Blair Tremere
August 9, 1989
Arthur B. Weeks
BRW
700 3rd Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Dear Mr. Weeks:
This letter is to confirm our conversation which took place today regardint
future occupancy of the Prudential Office Building, located at 3033 Campus
Drive.
As you know on June 18, 1985 our office sent a letter to the general
contractor N.A. Mortenson indicating that no smoke hatches were installed
at the top of the interior stairways located within the building.
Later on June 10, 1985, representatives of Prudential scheduled a meeting
which was held at the City of Plymouth to discuss the requirements
concerning stairway hatches.
A subsequent letter dated July 17, 1985 summarised the contents of that
meeting. In that letter I addressed that unless an alternate method was
presented and approved by our office, the stairway hatches would be
required to be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the building.
It has now been close to three weeks from the date of that letter and I
have yet to receive any correspondence regarding this matter.
It is my understanding based on our discussion, that Prudential may have a
scheduling concern regarding the time frame for the installation of the
smoke hatches. Because smoke hatches represent an important role as one of
the life/safety elements of this building, I am requesting that a letter be
provided to me within five (5) days of this date which would i'dentify the
following:
1. The date the smoke hatches will be delivered to the site.
2. The date construction will commence on the installation of the smoke
hatches.
3. The completion date when the smoke hatches are properly installed and
approved by our office.
I would once again like to stress that there will be no human occupancy
permitted until the smoke hatches have been installed.
Sincerely,
Joe Rya
Building Official
cc: Carlos Hodge
Mort Mortenson
Michael F. LaffeT
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This problem seems to be a sore spot with almost everyone involved. I hope
pride does not get in the way of the simple solution to this problem. After
reading this letter, everyone involved should be aware that the recent
increase in traffic along freeman's private drive is an apparent traffic
hazzard. This increase in traffic is caused by the increased use of the Willow
Grove Mall which just opened this year. The problem is compounded by the
large number of small children in this traffic coming to and leaving from the
Learning Tree not to mention the pedestrian problem involved when a mall is
developed in a highly residential area. This should not be of concern only to
parents and staff of children attending the Learning Tree, but also to the City
of Plymouth and f=reeman's. There is no reason we should wait until an
accident occurs until we install a $40 sign which is already in the
development plan. I feel that if a mall can be built in a year a Yield sign could
be installed in two weeks.
I hope that no further action will be required by myself to resolve this
problem, however I am available if any questions arise.
Sincerely yours,
Randolph Hartman
Date. Aug 8, 1985
To: Frank Boyles From
(Plymouth Assistant City Manager)
Bob Coffman
Craig Freeman
(Freeman's)
CC: Lorene Lampert
(Learning Tree)
Randolph Hartman
4705 Quaker Ln
Plymouth MN, 55441
I have become concerned about a traffic safety issue after seeing three near
accidents in the last month. The circled intersection on attached map where
the incidents took place is apparently on private property operated by
Freeman's Inc. My first action was to inform the director of the Learning Tree,
Lorene Lampert, about the problem on Aug 7, 1985. She informed me she spoke
to the City of Plymouth who replied that the City of Plymouth had no
jurisdiction on traffic safety issues on private property. She then proceeded
to inform Freeman's, who although have a yield sign planned, have not seen fit
to install the traffic warning in the last two months. She also informed me
that other parents have since complained to all persons involved.
I have since called the Plymouth Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles, on
Aug 8, 1985. He asked me to write this letter before he could take any action.
The next person I contacted, on Aug 8, 1985 was Bob Coffman. He told me that
he was a Civil Engineer working for Freeman's. He informed me that he felt
the right of way at the intersection was not ambiguious and that even though
the Learning Tree has been open for over a year, no accidents have taken place.
He also made sure that I understood courteous drivers would have no problems
and that the City of Plymouth has no juristiction to put in a traffic sign.
My finial contact on Aug 8, 1985 was with Craig Freeman of Freeman's. He
conceeded that the right of way at this intersection is ambigious, but that the
City of Plymouth forced Freeman's to build the intersection in it's present
ambigious state. He also informed me of their intention to install a yield sign.
I asked when the sign which is on their plan would be installed and he
explained that it took time to obtain a sign and gave me no schedule.
August 13, 1985
Mr. Randolph Hartman
4705 Quaker Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Hartman:
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Thank you for your August 8, 1985 memorandum. In that memo you express
concern about traffic safety on the private drive serving the Learning Tree
Day Care and Willow Grove Mall. You indicated that the access to this
drive, both from Learning Tree and Willow Grove Mall, does not clearly
establish right of way.
As you know by now, the City of Plymouth may not sign or enforce traffic
laws on private roadways or parking lots, as is the case here. I was
however contacted by Craig Freeman on August 12. Mr. Freeman apprised me of
his conversations with you and indicated that he was in the process of
purchasing a yield sign for installation within the next two to three
weeks.
I believe that this was the action you
questions, please feel free to contact me.
Yours very tru 4
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Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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Lorene Lampert
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August 16, 1985
Patti Richardson
17030 30th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mrs. Richardson:
CITY OF
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Thank you for your letter regarding Shiloh neighborhood park. The basic
planning for this park was completed prior to my joining the City's staff.
It is my understanding that at the time of planning Shiloh park, a consider-
able amount of neighborhood involvement went into its design. At this time,
there are no plans for additional projects to be undertaken at this site.
It was the strong feeling and consensus of the neighborhood that they did
not want a backstop and ball field developed in this area. There was also
a struggle with the location and the amount of playground equipment to be
installed in the park. So, again, at this time, there are no plans for
expanding this area.
The issue of tennis courts has been brought up from time to time. It has
been a long-standing policy of the City's not to develop tennis courts in
any of the neighborhood parks throughout the entire system. Rather, it has
been our plan to develop tennis courts at larger community playfields, such
as Oakwood, Wayzata East Junior High, Plymouth Creek, etc.
I am sorry that I don't have better news to share with you. I hate to be the
one to dampen any of your excitement for this park.
If you should wish to explore any of these ideas further, the appropriate
method would be to send a letter, along with signatures of other interested
parties, to the Mayor; Chairperson of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission, Betty Threinen; or me. We would then schedule you to attend
a Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting at which time you could
personally present your ideas for the improvements of Shiloh park.
If you should wish to talk to me further about this matter, please give me
a call at 559-2800 x 265. Again, thank you for your letter, and I'm sorry
that I am unable to give you more encouraging news.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Park and Recreation Dept.
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cc: Mayor David Davenport
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Chairperson
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
contingent upon performing a function in public safety, I could understand
that the employee may be treated unfairly. Yet in our circumstances, it is
totally up to the City employee if he wishes to participate in an extracurricular
job that would provide him added income now as well as providing a twenty year
vested pension.
I do not believe that our situation in Plymouth, Minnesota is too much different
than other areas of the country. In other words, I do not believe that this is
strictly a regional issue. Please help us by passing a law that would exempt
public safety.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Richard J. a/lquist
Public Safety Director
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
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cc: James Willis, City Manager
NLC Office Of Federal Relations
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
August 13, 1985
The Honorable Austin Murphy
United States House of Representatives
Washinqtor DC
Dear Representative Murphy:
I am writing this letter to you because you are the chairman of the labor
standards sub -committee of the House Education and Labor Committee. My
concern is providing input into bills being considered by your sub -committee
that address the FLSA ruling in the recent Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan
Transit Authority.
Next month I will be hosting a breakfast honoring and recognizing the private
employers in our community that allow their employees while on duty to respond
to fire calls. This is particularly essential for a growing community of
40,000 residents with an expanding commercial development to provide public
safety costs as efficiently as possible. In the past, we would have City
employees who also respond to fire calls on duty at this breakfast. However,
since the recent rulina cited above, we are going to be severely handicapped
because of the over -time provision mandated by the ruling.
There appears to be a touch of irony to this situation. On the one hand we
encourage private business to participate in the public safety function thereby
lowering their overall costs in the long run. While on the other hand, we are
no longer able to provide City personnel who volunteer to participate in fire
fighting activities.
I believe an example at this point would most illustrate my frustration. An
accountant working in the City Assessors office is assigned to a forty hour
work week. If he responds to fire calls beyond his normal work day, i.e, at
night or early morning and attends monthly training drills, he will be elinible
for over -time compensation in all those instances. Our regular volunteers who
come from the private sector are currently paid $7.00 an hour for all documented
time. You can imagine the unfairness if we were to pay one person on a hose lin
time and one half of his $10.00 an hour wages while the other person was only
getting $7.00 an hour.
I do not believe that there is any connection between one volunteering to do
public safety functions over and above his normal City job. If his City job was
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contingent upon performing a function in public safety, I could understand
that the employee may be treated unfairly. Yet in our circumstances, it is
totally up to the City employee if he wishes to participate in an extracurricular
job that would provide him added income now as well as providing a twenty year
vested pension.
I do not believe that our situation in Plymouth, Minnesota is too much different
than other areas of the country. In other words, I do not believe that this is
strictly a regional issue. Please help us by passing a law that would exempt
public safety.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Richard J. a lquist
Public Safety Director
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
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NLC Office Of Federal Relations
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10. That as a result of the aforementioned attack by defendants'
dog, plaintiff -minor was caused to sustain serious mental
anguish, emotional harm, pain, suffering, and other injuries to
his mind and body, some of which may be permanent.
11. That as a further result of the aforementioned attack,
plaintiff was caused to sustain certain expenses for his medical
and psychological care and treatment.
12. That the aforementioned attack and the injuries sustained by
plaintiff -minor was caused or contributed to by the
aforementioned negligence, breaches of duty and violation of
ordinances by defendants Brian and Annette Ruesink and the City
of Plymouth, Minnesota and that said defendants are liable to
plaintiffs pursuant to the common law of the State of Minnesota
as well as pursuant to Minnesota Statute 347.22 (1980), the
latter of which imposes strict liability on defendants Ruesinks
for such injury and damages.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs pray for judgment against defendants,
and each cf them, as follows:
1. General and special damaged on behalf of plaintiff -minor
in excess of $50,000.00;
2. Plaintiff -minor's medical care and treatment in excess
Of $10,000.00 on behalf of plaintiff, Denise Smith;
;. For such other and further relief as is deemed just and
equitable; and
4. For Plaintiff's costs and disbursements in connection with
the maintenance of this action.
Dated this -2 day of ' 1985.
SCHLESINGER, SCHMITZ & ELFSTROM, P.A.
Susan M. Elfs om, Atty. No. 2747
Attorneys for Plaintiff
1101 Pioneer Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
(612) 227-8919
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On Housing Bonds
The House Ways and Means Committee is
considering tightening restrictions on the use of
tax-exempt bonds for use in construction of
multi -family rental housing in light of recent
revelations about legal loopholes allowing
affluent renters access to apartments that
should be set aside for low -or moderate -income
renters.
The federal government also stands to lose
about $2 billion over the life of these bonds
because of the tax exemption, according to
federal investigators.
The U. S. General Accounting Office
(GAO) has told committee investigators that
while it has found a third of the 55 multi -family
housing projects it checked allowing low -or
moderate -income tenants to pay lower rents
than other tenants in comparable units, current
federal regulations are allowing more affluent
renters to secure apartments that ought to go to
less fortunate renters.
The GAO also received responses from 165
questionnaires sent to 230 housing agencies
See BONDS, pg. 4
Program Rules Aid
Higher Income Renters
BONDS, from pg. I
that issued tax-exempt bonds in 1983.
Ralph V. Carlone, deputy director of GAO's
Resources, Community, and Economic De-
velopment Division, has taken issue with feder-
al requirements that 20 percent of the units in a
tax-exempt bond -financed housing project be
occupied by households earning 80 percent or
less of an area's median income.
"Higher income renters qualify for low -and
moderate -income units primarily for two rea-
sons," Carlon recently told the Ways and
Means Oversight Subcommittee. "First, using
80 percent of an area's median family income
to determine program eligibility results in a
high qualifying ceiling. As defined by (the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment), median family income includes
homeowners as well as renters. Because
homeowner incomes are typically twice that of
renters, this tends to establish a project ceiling
that is substantially higher than the average
renter income. For example, Carlone con-
tinued, "an income of $22,640 qualifies a sin-
gle renter in the Atlanta area for the program.
This compares with the average Atlanta renter
income of $15,500. Similarly, in the Dallas
area, an income of $19,320 qualifies a single
renter for the program; the average Dallas ren-
ter income is $17,200. " in the 47 projects
where GAO investigators were able to obtain
income information, Carlon said, the average
income for all renters was 524,004—about 70
percent higher than the average renter income
nationwide. In addition, the average income of
the low- and moderate -income tenants in the
projects investigators visited was about
$15,000. This is about twice the income of
tenants assisted by other federal rental housing
programs, such as HUD's Section 8.
In all, tax-exempt bond financing for multi-
family cental housing, which has come under
increasing restrictions since 1968, resulted in
$10.3 billion worth of tax-exempt financing in
1983 and 1984, according to federal statistics.
And, about 24 percent of the approximately
830,000 new, multi -family rental units started
in 1983-84 were financed with tax-exempt
bonds.
The principal beneficiaries, aside from less
affluent renters, of the tax-exempt financing
are developers, financing intermediaries and
local housing agencies.
Developers can benefit in two ways, accord-
ing to federal officials. First, using tax-exempt
bond financing can result in developers invest-
ing less capital than they would using com-
mercial funding. Second, they can borrow
funds at lower interest rates. For example, the
developer of a $7.3 million, multi -family hous-
ing project using tax-exempt bond financing
can invest $1.1 million of his own funds instead
of having to invest up to $3 million if he had
used conventional financing. This difference is
primarily attributable to the large loan available
through the use of tax-exempt financing. GAO
investigators found that one developerhad saved
roughly $60,000 in annual interest payments by
using this method.
As Congress prepared for the August re-
cess, the Ways and Means Committee was con-
sidering amending current legislation affecting
the tax-exempt bond financing to: a) account
for family size adjustments, b) modify the
method used to determine qualifying income,
and c) require lower rents for units set aside for
lower- and moderate -income households.
Such "targeting requirements," GAO offi-
cials warn, may diminish the attractiveness to
developers of building housing units for less
affluent renters.
4. That at all times material hereto, the City of Plymouth, a
municipal corporation located in the County of Hennepin, State
of Minnesota, knew or should have known of the vicious
propensities of defendants Brian and Annette Ruesink's dog, that
said defendant owners had in the past failed to properly confine
said dog and that those facts constituted an unreasonable danger
to persons in proximity to the dog in question, including, but
not limited to, plaintiff -minor.
5. That, in addition, the defendant, City of Plymouth knew or
should have known that, on the day of the incident in question,
the aforementioned dog was prowling the streets in violation of
ordinances of the City of Plymouth and that the defendant City of
Plymouth was negligent in failing to capture and confine said
dog.
6. That on or about September 23, 1984 the aforementioned dog of
defendants attacked plaintiff -minor Jerry Allen Smith and one of
his closest friends, minor Jeremiah Rogholt.
7. That the aforementioned attack was totally unprovoked.
8. In the course of the aforementioned attack by defendants'
dog, the aforementioned Jeremiah Rogholt was brutally bitten and
mauled by said dog and later died from his injuries.
9. That plaintiff -minor, Jerry Allen Smith was caused to witness
the attack and mauling of Jeremiah Rogholt and was subjected to
repeated attempts on the part of said dog to physically attack
him.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Denise M. Knight (FKA Denise Smith)
as parent and natural guardian of
Jerry Allen Smith and
Denise M. Knight,
Plaintiff,
VS.
DISTRICT COURT
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
AMENDED
nim
File No. 85-5016
Brian Ruesink, Annette Ruesink,
and the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,
Defendants.
Come now the Plaintiffs, and for their cause of action
against defendant allege:
1. . That Plaintiff, Denise M. Knight, is the mother and natural
guardian of plaintiff -minor, Jerry Allen Smith.
2. That Defendants Brian Ruesink and Annette Ruesink were at all
times material herein
residents
of
the City
of Plymouth,
County
of Hennepin, State of
Minnesota,
and
were the
owners of a
certain
dog and had allowed such dog to run free, in violation of various
ordinances of the City of Plymouth, County of Hennepin, State of
Minnesota.
3. That prior to September 23, 1984 the aforementioned dog had
evidenced vicious propensities and defendants Brian and Annette
Ruesink knew, or should have known that said dog was dangerous to
the physical and mental well-being of others.
STATE OF MINNESOTA k"_. ..
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ti
Denise M. Knight (FKA Denise"Smi-th)
as parent and natural guardian of
Jerry Allen Smith and
Denise M. Knight,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
Brian Ruesink, Annette Ruesink,
and the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota,
Defendants.
'^''jj��_H
DISTRICT COURT^L,
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
AMENDED
MM N
File No. 85-5016
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to serve upon
Plaintiff's attorney an Answer to the Amended Complaint which is
herewith served upon you within twenty (20) days after service of
this Summons upon you, exclusive of the date of such service.
If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against
you for the relief prayed for in the Amended Complaint.
SCHLESINGER & ASSOCIATES
BSusan M. E Strom #G347
Attorneys for Petitioner
1101 Pioneer Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(612) 227-8919
August 14, 1965
TO: PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
Attached herewith is a copy of the adopted Goals, Objectives and Criteria of
the City of Plymouth as adopted by the Plymouth City Council at their August
12 meeting. The Goals, Objectives and Criteria were originally adopted in
1972. They are an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. As such they
set forth the City's mission together with the steps necessary to achieve
municipal objectives. We want to share this document with you for infor-
mation and we invite your comments.
Sincerely,
David J. Davenport
Mayor
Virgil Schneider
Councilmember
Maria Vasiliou bave Crain
Councilmember Councilmember
Patricia Hoyt Neils
Councilmember
ORDINANCE NO. _1_6,�'-j _ 8=-=
AN ORDINANCE RENAMING BETTY CROCKER DRIVE
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Shelard Parkway
That the street heretofore designated Betty Crocker Drive
lying between County State Aid Highway 18 (CSAH) and Shelard
Parkway is hereby designated as Shelard Parkway.
Section 2. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect 180 days after its
publication.
Attest:
Adopted by the City Council August 5, 1985.
/s/ Lyle W. Hanks
/s/ Beverly A. Flanagan Mayor
------------------
City Clerk
Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Legality:
/s/ James L. Brimeyer /s/ Wayne G. Popham —_--
City Manager — City Attorney
OF
August 13, 1985
Dear Sir or Madam:
Re: Betty Crocker Drive renamed "Shelard Parkway"
Betty Crocker Drive lying between Coun
and elard Parkway wi1]-b-e rPn_ame�
"Shelard Parkway" effective November 1, 1985.
City records indicate there are no developed properties
whose addresses would be affected by this name change.
A certified copy of Ordinance 1657-85, adopted by the
St. Louis Park City Council August 5, 1985, which
implements this name change is attached.
If you have questions, please call Ernie Petersen at
924-2584, or myself at 924-2505.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Beverly Flanagan
City Clerk
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attachment
cc: City Manager
Public Works Director
Inspectional Services
5005 minnetonks boulevard • at. bub park, minnesota 55416 • phone (612) 920.3000
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MOM
OWN, NN
City of Minneapolis is of-
fering the following par-
cels located W. of 494, on
Vicksburg Ln., S. of Hwy
55, N. of Hwy 12.
28.9 Acres Multi Family
Attach.
20 Acres Townhouse
20.8 Acres Single Family
Preliminary plat has been
approved.
Submit proposals or re0uest for
information to
MCDA
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
217 So. 3RD ST 55401
Clark Miller or Lori $itgiord
3a-7113ext u7
PRIME RESIDENTIAL
LAND
FOR DEVELOPMENT
PLYMOUTH, MN
69 ACRES
City of Minneapolis is accepting
proposals on the following par-
cefs located W Of 494 on Vicks-
burg Ln., S. of Hwy 55 b N. of
Hwy 12.
PARCEL A-28.8748 ACRES -
MULTI FAMILY ATTACHED.
PARCEL 8-20.0202 ACRES -
TOWNHOUSE
PARCEL C 8, E-20.7547
ACRES -SINGLE FAMILY
Preliminary plat has been
approved
Submit proposals or request for
information to.
MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MARKETING DE PARTMENI
217 So. 3RD ST
MPLS. MN, 55401
Clark Miller 346-7113 X411.
Lori Sitglord 348-7113 X643.
6103
PRIME NDUSiRIAI
RWH, MN
City of Minneapolis is ac-
cepting offers on this
property located just W.
of 494 on Niagra Ln., S. of
Hwy 55, N. of Hwy 12 at
$1 per sq. ft. + special as-
sessments. Terms avail-
able. Can be divided once.
Submit offers or for further in-
formation contact
MCDA
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
217 So. 3RD ST 15401
Cbrk Miller or Lori tigiord
348-7113ext. u7
PRIME INDUSTRIAL
LAND
FOR DEVELOPMENT
PLYMOUTH, MN
61 ACRES
City of Minneapolis is accepting
offers for the Purchase of 61
acreslight industrial land of-
fered at SI per sq. ft. otos special
assessmen's Terms available.
Land will be sold as a whose or
divided once
Property is located in the City of
Plymouth, lust W. of Hwy 494 on
Magra Lane. S. of Hwy 55 6 N.
of Hwy 12.
Direct offers to purchase or re-
ouesl for further information to.
MINNE APOLIS COMMUNITY
DE VELOPMENT AGENCY
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
217 So. 3RD ST
MPLS, MN SWI
Clark Miller, 348-7113 X641
Lori Siglord, 348.7113 X 443 I
f11ndW1l _LadforUW 603
DEER HUNTERS
40 ACRES
With ". mile on Cty Rd. No. of
Aitkin 1.5 mi to Lake Esaua le-
mah, 2.5 mi to Round Lake
Densely timbered with hunting
cabin Adioins thousands of
acres of state land. Asking
S
10,= balm %3A00 down Please
rail to, details.
Joe Haney,Owner-Apt 474-6817
N $$$
By finishing the inside of mis
16x28' log -sided cabin. 5 wooded
6 wildlife acres on good roads
w/efec available. Land is sur-
veyed 6 CIOs. to rivers lakes,
state hunting lands 6 trams. Less
than2 hrs. N. of the T.C: s on 135.
Just 511,500W/10%
down, 10 Yr
'72 CHICKASAW mobile home,
well turn rertsod 14x60, 3 OR is
comp) cat -up on 20 A. of beaut
wooded land 8 mi N. of Nash-
wauk. MN. fewer, drined well,
storage shed, huge entrv-way,
widehorseshoe driveway
makes mis a wonderful spot to
live or a great glace to hunt.
Clean, pvt, affordable. $1BA00 or
acres
only
I per
)-1533
YINC
shoreline on lake. borders Lake
Christine, nal flvwav, 2 cabins,
Douglas Co, ducks peer 6
deer abound, will divide, cash or
10 to 200 ecres wooded land.
Small river. Good duck -goose
seer huntinv
aPriced from %250-
6350/se. Terms. 612-745-2681
40 calls berw. 6 L 830am or on).
Y, MN with 3BR home, se -
out Milos L barn. Close to
"mecf for hunting. Borders
Rum River State Forest, 14
miles NE of Milaca. $1S0/acre.
FOR SALE 40 ac, Central Wisc.
location, 20 ac standing timber,
20 ac open, spring rid, good
deer 6 fishing sportsman area.
(715)286-2501 or (715)425-2009
IDA on Lake Of The Woods
Good hunting w/hunting shack.
$2000 do & take over paYments.
218-783-2881
67M
Minneapolis
Star and Tribune
Sun., Aug. 11, 1985
111969/I1lic-LoWforSak 603
80 ACRES
Make this Your hunting head-
quarters or your retreat. A, a
price of $26.900, this is a grew
investment. Colt_ us about the
eVR bALt VN NENT Excel
lent duck hunting, pass w: wilC
rice bays, access 10 lake Hunt
I" shack w/rm for 8 people 1'
ml N of New London, MN. Ca"
or write Harlow Skindeleir
Ipeal nuntug ramp Or hObb.
farm. Farm house b out gyps
120 acres, Hwy 65 E. of Granc
Rapids, 533,000 terms Dale
Benson, Century 21 Land o'
Lakes. 1105 W. 4th St_ Grann
* NEW 2BR HOME it
Carpeted. On 5-10 woodec
acres. Near lakes. Good hunting
b fishiN Low $20's Nea-
Grantsburg Wisconsin.
Celt (715) 669-2254, eves
PRIME Deer/pheasant hunting
land. Will divide 120 AB Siff
on 80 A. w/Creek. 4 mi Bio one
Nat'l Wildlife Refuge. 'n mi Lac
Qui Park game refuge for
duck/geese Reasonable trice
612-568-2475 605-862-8342
mrACREs
Just 11h hrs N. Terms available
332-4172
NORTH COUNTRY REALTY
YOUR OWN STATE PARK. 2S)
A Wisc wooded hills 6 termed
valleys, streams, deer, game
bird. 5 OR all seas rise, barns, 2
firs to TC, write or call for bro-
MurRSPO, B5o163, Boyce
vble.62-2342-
- 3W RIVE RFRONT -
S Oak b birch acres on wilder-
ness Pine River. Beaus to fish
hunt, camp, build on. 2hrs NE of
Mi By owner less than $1000
down + IOvr CD. (612) 929-3331
40 AC, exc hunting/rec a reagP
w/brook, 6 mi S of McGregor.
MN on Hwy 65, bordering Rice
Lake Nat'l Wildlife Refuge,
Priced for quick Pvt sale, 56000;'
best ofr. 218-845.2816 for allot
40 ACRES
Hi wooded land, deer 6 grouse
sdbins 2,000+ ecres stale land,
access to lake, $15,900. Low
down b CD, McGregor area.
Dick, 444-4755. Turpen Reanv
3/40 acre Parcels, southern
Crow Wing Cnty, Sell Sep or all
together. $300 -acre. Low down,
low inl C/D. Brian 724-8231 eves
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 9, 1985
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Richard J. Pouliot, Engineering Project Coordinator
SUBJECT Recycling Program Estimated Costs
Recent State Legislation and Administration action by the Metropolitan Council
have placed a requirement on the seven County Metropolitan area to decrease the
future need for landfill areas. As a result, no unprocessed garbage will be
allowed in landfills after 1990. Cities will be expected to begin programs to
reduce waste, recycle and compost in order for the County to meet proposed
reduction levels. The attached excerpt from the Metropolitan Council Solid
Waste Management Development Guide/Policy Plan shows a planned reduction by
source separation of 2-4-6-9-13 and 16% for the year 1985, 86, 87, 88, 89 and
1990.
While difficult to estimate the costs to the City to achieve these objectives,
it is estimated that it will cost approximately $17 per ton of recyclable
material collected. In addition, there are costs for education and publicity
materials, etc., which must be paid.
In order to get on board and get a program started in Plymouth, I recommend we
budget at least $20,000 for next year.
Richard J. Pou iot
RJP:kh
Attachment
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HENNEPIN
LFU
August 9, 1985
COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
810 South First Street
Suite 220 935-1544
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-1601
James G. Willis, Plymouth City Manager
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
.....L.�.- v
As you may know, the Hennepin County Environmental Health Management Group
conducts routine sampling of beach water throughout the county. Microbio-
logical analysis of water taken on July 30, and August 7, 1985 from the
beach(es) listed below yielded the following results:
Beach Location Fecal coli/ml.
East Medicine Lake <30
West Medicine Lake 36
The guidelines regarding bathing water quality that we follow suggest a maximum
of 200 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 ml. On this basis, the above beaches
appear(s) to be safe for bathing. Fecal coliforms are used as an indicator
organism for evaluating the microbiological suitability of recreational waters.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at 935-1544.
Sincerely,
104 f �� &Ov/e�
Ned Thomas Brooks
Community Health Worker
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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VOL. 12 NO. 8
August 9,
PLYMOUTH ANNOUNCES.....
SCATTERED SITE HOME 014NERSHIP PROGRAM
PLYMOUTH NOW HAS...
Three well -constructed family sized homes
available soon at affordable mortgages and
reduced prices.
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These homes are less than 20 years old and
will be relocated to an established neighborhood
in Plymouth.
SEE IF YOU MAY QUALIFY...
1. You must be a first-time home buyer
(or not have owned a home in three years)
2. Annual income over $24,000 but under $32,800
3. Have 5 to 8 family members
4. Willing to sign a purchase agreement
5. Able to provide a 5% downpayment
6. Provide a completed application
FOR DETAILS...
Call the Plymouth City Center, 559-2800, or stow_ in,
3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447 to nick un an
application. Ask for Milt Dale or Lois Galinski. Office
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Mondays only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE - AUGUST 15,1985
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rived and Pearson departed at 12:05 p.m.] The meeting was re-
convened at 12:15.
Weidenbacher requested that comments on Phase I be directed to
his office and distributed copies of Phase II. Moore moved
and Knapp seconded a motion to accept Phase II and refer it to
the Subcommittee for review. Motion carried. Knapp moved and
Moore seconded a motion directing the Consultant to proceed
with the objective determination outlined in Phase II. Motion
carried. The Subcommittee will meet to make its final recom-
mendation and members of the Commission are directed to review
this phase of work and make their comments to the Subcommittee
as soon as possible.
Hakanson moved and Gustafson seconded a motion to adjourn.
There being no further business before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
'�J /)— /I Q-1 i
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55441
(612) 553-1144
M I N U T E S
June 18, 1985
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order by Chairman Neil Johnson on Tuesday, June 18, 1985,
at 11:30 a.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; Douglas Reeder,
Maple Grove (non-voting); Roger Paulson, New Hope;
Gene Hakanson, Osseo; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Lee
Gustafson, Robbinsdale; William Weidenbacher, E.A.
Hickok and Associates; Curt Pearson, attorney; and
Judie Anderson, recording secretary.
1. Minutes of May 9, 1985, meeting.
Knapp moved and Hakanson seconded a motion to approve as writ-
ten the minutes of the May 9th meeting. Motion carried. An-
derson was directed to send minutes only to Commissioners, Al-
ternates and staff until they have been approved.
2. Treasurer's Report.
Sherburne moved and Moore seconded a motion to approve the
Treasurer's Report. Motion carried.
Johnson moved and Knapp seconded a motion to accept the audit
report. Motion carried. The report will be discussed at the
July meeting.
3. Approval of Claims.
Sherburne moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve claims
totaling $4,319.73. The claims were approved by roll call
vote: ayes - Knapp, Johnson, Moore, and Hakanson; nays - none;
absent - Maple Grove, Minneapolis and Robbinsdale.
4. 1986 Budqet.
Hakanson moved and Johnson seconded a motion adopting a reso-
lution to approve the 1986 budget as presented by the Execu-
tive Committee. Motion carried.
5. Management Plan
Pearson commended Weidenbacher on the project reviews he has
written. The meeting was suspended for lunch. [Gustafson ar-
The President - 2 - July 30, 1985
Now to what we should do, which I suggest is to advise the government
of South Africa that unless it ends apartheid forthwith and immediately lifts
the dictatorial rule it has imposed upon its black communities through the
suspension of civil law, we will immediately end all commercial relationships, all
diplomatic relationships, and we will prohibit all South African ships and planes
from landing in the United States. Further, we should inform them that we
will introduce a resolution in the Security Council asking all other nations to
do the same.
Mr. President, with respect to the Jews in Nazi Germany and our failure
to assist them in 1933, we will never be absolved of guilt. Millions died who
could have been saved. Let us not in 1985 find ourselves in the same position
when sometime in the future we will look back to this year and ask, how could
we have stood silently by, and how could we have turned our backs and
averted our eyes and done nothing to help the oppressed black citizens of
South Africa to obtain justice? I ask, Mr. President, in the name of
fundamental American decency and compassion that you lead the way by both
administratively and legislatively effectuating these sanctions against South
Africa by the U.S. and introducing at the United Nations a comparable
resolution to do the same.
What is occurring daily in South Africa is a matter of utmost importance
and should be of concern and interest to every American, so I am taking the
liberty of making this an "open" letter to you.
All the best.
Sincerely,
Edwar I. Koch
M A Y O R
What is it, Mr. President,
that we should be doing? First,
let me suggest
what
we should not be doing.
We should not have abstained on
the French
resolution, weak as it was in asking only for voluntary sanctions
against the
South
African government. At
least a "yes" vote by the United
States would
have
conveyed to the world our
sense of urgency in this matter.
Barbarism
does
not allow for alternatives.
It demands action.
Now to what we should do, which I suggest is to advise the government
of South Africa that unless it ends apartheid forthwith and immediately lifts
the dictatorial rule it has imposed upon its black communities through the
suspension of civil law, we will immediately end all commercial relationships, all
diplomatic relationships, and we will prohibit all South African ships and planes
from landing in the United States. Further, we should inform them that we
will introduce a resolution in the Security Council asking all other nations to
do the same.
Mr. President, with respect to the Jews in Nazi Germany and our failure
to assist them in 1933, we will never be absolved of guilt. Millions died who
could have been saved. Let us not in 1985 find ourselves in the same position
when sometime in the future we will look back to this year and ask, how could
we have stood silently by, and how could we have turned our backs and
averted our eyes and done nothing to help the oppressed black citizens of
South Africa to obtain justice? I ask, Mr. President, in the name of
fundamental American decency and compassion that you lead the way by both
administratively and legislatively effectuating these sanctions against South
Africa by the U.S. and introducing at the United Nations a comparable
resolution to do the same.
What is occurring daily in South Africa is a matter of utmost importance
and should be of concern and interest to every American, so I am taking the
liberty of making this an "open" letter to you.
All the best.
Sincerely,
Edwar I. Koch
M A Y O R
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NEw YORK, N.Y. 30007
July 30, 1985
The President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Any atrocity requires the condemnation by all decent people but a
government policy condoning - or worse - inspiring atrocities demands action by,
all civilized nations. South Africa's policy of apartheid coupled with its brutal
enforcement measures and the denial of basic civil rights to its black citizens
cries out for American denunciation. Mr. President, I am writing to you with
the hope that you will support sanctions against South Africa for its atrocious,
indeed Nazi -like, treatment of its black citizens.
It was the denial of basic civil rights which propelled our own revolution.
Since America won its independence we have supported other people's struggling
out from under the yoke of oppression. Now the world watches as hundreds of
black South Africans have been killed by the South African government through
the use of its police force. The world fears for the safety of the thousand or
more people who have been taken into custody since the already meager due
process protections for blacks under South African law were suspended recently.
The community of nations must be wondering how the United States can remain
silent while the South African government supports the shooting, whipping, and
harassing of black men, women, and children who only seek equality.
To our shame, it would not be the first time America has failed to act
where justice and decency demanded it. In 1933 Hitler began his campaign
against the Jews using the S.A. - the infamous Brownshirts - as the
government's agents of oppression. In the progression of violence Jews - men,
women and children - were assaulted, harassed and ultimately hauled off to
concentration camps - and death. As this was occurring, although our country
expressed its horror over what was happening, nothing was done to stop it.
Indeed, it was said at the time that it was an internal matter and that other
countries could take no action to deter the Nazi government from its assault
upon its Jewish citizens. We were wrong in 1933, and we are just as wrong
today in not taking meaningful action in support of the black citizens of South
Africa.
Dear Mayor:
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NEW YORK, N. Y. 10007
August 1, 1985
I am writing to urge that you support an end to the commercial and
diplomatic relationships we currently have with the South African
government unless and until it ends apartheid and returns civil rule to
those areas of South Africa where it has been suspended.
Enclosed is a copy of the letter that I sent to President Reagan in
which I analogize the current state of affairs in South Africa with that
which existed in Nazi Germany in 1933. I believe the parallel is clear
and convincing.
If you write to the President supporting these proposals, and at the
same time urge the Members of Congress from your city to support them, I
believe that together we could effectuate an immediate change in the
current policy of the United States. Conscience demands that change. If
you decide to join in such a crusade for justice, I would appreciate your
sending me a copy of your letter to the President so that all of the
letters can be made public here in New York.
All the best.
Sincerely,
4r4 (4
Edward I. Koch
Mayor
enclosure
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
CITY OF PLYMOUTH =-3
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
08.02.85 MEMO
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Director Carlquist C(D
D. Paulson
Speed Complaint
Sycamore Lane/6th Avenue
in the attached July 31st letter from the Mayor there is a
reference to the officers being better informed that were
assigned to this radar detail. Find also attached a copy
of the May 22nd letter which originated from the Plymouth
Forum of May 20th. Based on this letter, the officers
assigned this detail were advised that we had received a
complaint of excessive speed on Sycamore Lane north of 6th
Avenue. They were assigned four stationary radar details
and were further advised that residential tolerances would
apply. There does not appear to be any additional information
available in this letter that would have assisted the officer
on this detail.
We were directed to initiate a speed enforcement program to
encourage persons to drive within the 30 MPH speed limit.
This was done through the four stationary radar assignments.
In the July 31st letter there is mention of radar surveillance
in a visible location. In a residential area it is difficult
to fi:id a concealed location. Regardless, we consider the
application of high visibility an important initial tactic
in our enforcement efforts.
I am currently assigning four additional stationary radar
assignments in this area using an unmarked car. I will
forward the results when the detail has been completed
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. PLYMOUTH FORUM -- Monday, August 19, 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Forum in
Council on erence room.
2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. Regular
City Council meeting in City Council Chambers.
3. BEACON HEIGHTS TASK FORCE -- Monday, August 19, 4:30 p.m. A
meeting of the Beacon Heights Task Force will be held at the Wayzata
School District Administration building on August 19. Attached is a
copy of the meeting notificiation received by the Mayor from Roger
Adams, Interim Superintendent. (M-3)
4. L.S.I. GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY -- Mr. ferry Wellik, President of
L. .I. Corporation of erica, called today to invite the Mayor,
City Councilmembers and staff to their official groundbreaking
for their building expansion at 2100 Xenium Lane. The ceremony will
be held Tuesday, August 20 at 4:00 p.m. If you can attend, please
let Laurie know so we may advise Mr. Wellik.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION....
1. TRAMMELL CROW PUD PRELIMINARY PLAT/PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND
SITE PLAN -- At the August 7 Development Council meeting, Don Jordan
expressed concern regarding the City's processing of his planning
application. Attached is a copy of a letter from Sara McConn dated
August 8 reflecting comments and observations made during the August
6 Development Review Committee meeting. We are awaiting Mr.
Jordan's reply in order that this application can complete final
staff review and be scheduled for consideration by the Planning
Commission. (I-1)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1985
Page 2
2. PLYMOUTH METROLINK - JULY REPORT -- Show below is a table displaying
our average daily ridership for the commuter/reverse commuter,
internal circulator and total system for each week of July. The
second table displays the year to date averages in each service area
compared with the target which we must achieve in order to have a
successful project.
MONTHLY
PLYMOUTH METROLINK
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY WEEK BY SERVICE TYPE
JULY 1985
Total
System
SERVICE TYPE
Commuter/
Internal
Total
TARGET
288
Reverse Commuter
Circulator
System
WEEK OF:
100%
12.5%
7/1 - 7/7
252
42
294
7/8 - 7/14
198
61
359
7/15 - 7/21
304
51
355
7/22 - 7/28
300
61
361
7/29 - 7/31
340
31
371
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MONTH LONG
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AVERAGE
297
52
349
YEAR TO DATE
Item
Commuter/
Reverse Commuter
Internal
Circulator
Total
System
YEAR TO DATE
RIDERSHIP AVERAGE
302
50
352
TARGET
288
25
313
% OVER/(UNDER)
TARGET
4.9%
100%
12.5%
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1985
Page 3
A number of observations are in order:
1. The internal circulator continues to be the strongest component
of the program carrying an average of 52 passengers per day in
July. The average ridership for January was 51, February - 50,
March - 56, April - 55, May - 36, and dune - 53. Vacationing
school students continue to use the service.
2. The commuter/ reverse commuter portion of the service averaged
297 persons per day in duly. Commuter/reverse commuter averages
have been 307 for January, 292 - February, 311 - March, 295 -
April, 298 - May, and 314 - dune. The duly 4th holiday had the
effect of reducing the duly averages.
3. Year to date averages are 302 for the commuter/reverse commuter,
50 for the internal circulator and 352 system -wide.
3. RADAR SURVEY - SYCAMORE LANE & 6TH AVENUE -- Attached is an
additional radar survey on Sycamore Lane and 6th Avenue. The
Council will recall that this is the second speed survey which we
have conducted on this roadway. As in the first survey, we find
that the vast majority of vehicles were traveling at or below the
posted speed limits. Of a total of 93 vehicles, 88 were traveling
at or below the posted speed limit. Sgt. Paulson's memorandum also
responds to concerns raised by Mrs. Groetsch with respect to the
location of the radar surveillance vehicle and timing of the
surveillance efforts. Based upon the results of the second survey,
no further action is recommended. (I-3)
4. BOYCOTT COMMERCIAL & DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH SOUTH AFRICA --
Attached is a letter from Edward Koch, Mayor of the City of New
York, encouraging city councils throughout the United States to
boycott the commercial and diplomatic relationships with South
Africa owing to their apartheid policies. Should the Council desire
to take an active position in this matter, direction to prepare the
appropriate resolution would be appropriate. (I-4)
5. MINUTES:
a. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (I-5)
6. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -- The following departmental activity reports
for the month of my are attached:
a. Police Department (I-6)
7. SCATTERED SITE PROGRAM -- The attached notice is being mailed by the
etropolitan ounce s Housing Program announcing the City's
Scattered Site Home Ownership Program. (I-7)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1985
Page 4
8. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT BEACH WATER SAMPLING -- During the
months of duly and August, the Hennepin County Environmental Health
Department sampled beach water at East and West Medicine Lake
Beaches. The test results show that both beaches comply with
Hennepin County Health Department _standards. A copy of the test
results is attached. (I-8)
9. RECYCLING PROGRAM ESTIMATED COSTS -- Attached is a report from Dick
Pouliot on funds needed to begin a recycling program for Plymouth.
Dick is recommending that approximately $20,000 be budgeted in 1986
for the program. As the Council is aware, the Metropolitan
Council's Solid Waste Management Plan is to be implemented by cities
no later than 1990. (I-9)
10. COUNTY ROAD 9 RECONSTRUCTION -- The attached public notice was
published in the August 14 Plymouth Post by Hennepin County
soliciting written comments from the public to be used in the
determination of the need for an environmental impact statement for
reconstruction of County Road 9 from I-494 to Nathan Lane. (I-10)
11. CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PROPERTY -- The City of Minneapolis ran the
attached ads for their property in Plymouth in the Sunday, August 11
Minneapolis Star. (I-11)
12. BETTY CROCKER DRIVE -- Effective November 1, 1985, Betty Crocker
Drive lying between County Road 18 and Shelard Parkway will be
renamed "Shelard Parkway". A notice from the City of St. Louis Park
on this street name change is attached. (I-12)
13. LETTER TO DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- Attached is a draft letter to
Plymouth Development Council mbers providing a copy of the City's
Goals, Objectives and Criteria for information and comment. I will
have the original letter at the Council meeting Monday evening
should revisions be desired or for your signatures. (I-13)
14. LITIGATION -- Attached is a copy of an amended summons received
August concerning Denise Knight and ferry Allen Smith vs. the
City of Plymouth and Brian and Annette Ruesink. (I-14)
15. MOBILE DIGITAL TERMINALS (MDT's) -- Plymouth has been chosen to
assist Hennepin County in t e development of a geographic base file
coding system for use in Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). CAD, when
it is complete, will dispatch police via Mobile Digital Terminals
(MDT's) in each squad. Officers will also be able to receive and
complete reports from their cars, thereby improving their
efficiency, reduce the need for clerical support on reports, and
improve response times to calls. MDT's will be installed in
Plymouth squads sometime in 1986. Initially, however, officers will
only be able to run checks from the car. Plymouth was chosen to
assist the County because we've been using geo coding for some time
and have the experience, maps and personnel to develop the system.
By helping them, Plymouth will have input on the program's
development and be familiar with the system early on.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1985
Page 5
16. WATER PARKS -- The attached article on the increasing popularity of
water parks appeared in the August 15 edition of USA Today. The
article describes some of the major water parks and their
attractions. (I-16)
17. HOUSING BONDS -- Attached is an article from the August 1, 1985
edition of Public Administration Times dealing with tax exempt
housing bonds. (I-17)
18. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Austin Murphy, U.S. Representative and Chairman of the
Labor Standards Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor
Committee, from Public Safety Director, concerning the
impact of the Garcia ruling on City employees serving on the
Volunteer Fire Department. (I -18a)
b. Letter from Patti Richardson, 17030 30th Avenue No., to Eric
Blank, regarding City plans for the Shiloh neighborhood park.
Eric's response to Mrs. Richardson is also attached. (I -18b)
C. Letter to Randolph Herman, 4705 Quaker Lane, from Frank Boyles,
responding to Mr. Herman's concerns about traffic safety on the
private drive serving the Willow Grove Mall and Learning Tree
Day Care Center. (I -18c)
d. Letter to Arthur B. Weeks, BRW, from Joe Ryan, regarding future
occupancy of the Prudential Office Building, located at 3033
Campus Drive. (I -18d)
e. Letter of appreciation to Sara McConn from Gene Holdernes, for
service provided on the Parkside platting process. (I -18e)
f. Letter to Hennepin County Park Reserve District transmitting
City resolution regarding development of regional trail along
East Medicine Lake Boulevard between 18th and 36th Avenue No.
(I -18f)
g. Memorandum to Frank Boyles from Mayor Davenport concerning the
Building Inspection Department's processing time for a building
permit for Harland Printing Company. Frank's response to the
Mayor is also attached. (I -18g)
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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SCHOOLS
Independent School District 284
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 PO BOX 660
August 5, 1985
David J. Davenport, Mayor
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Dave:
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With recent increased activity on the Beacon Heights property, it is our
desire to reactivate the Beacon Heights Task Force. We have scheduled a
meeting for Monday, August 19, 1985, 4:30 p.m. in the School District
Administration Building, 210 State Highway 101 North.
I'd like to briefly bring you up to date. At the July 8, 1985, Regular
Board Meeting, the School Board received three purchase offers on Beacon
Heights and referred the offers to our Citizens Financial Advisory Council
for review and recommendation. The Council's report was presented to the
School Board at their July 22, 1985, Special Meeting, and School Board
action at that meeting included the following:
- directed the Administration to: 1) secure an additional appraisal of
the property; 2) post a "for sale" sign at the Beacon Heights site; 3)
report to the Board at the August 12, 1985, meeting on a marketing plan
for the sale of the Beacon Heights property which may include a sealed
bid process;
- rejected the purchase offers on the Beacon Heights property received to
date and directed the Administration to communicate this to the
parties, inform them of the marketing process for the sale of the
property, and encourage them to participate.
You may recall that there is special legislation on the books which permits
the District to deposit in the General Fund the proceeds from the sale of
Beacon Heights. The sunset on this legislation is December 31, 1985. It
is our hope that we will be able to consummate the sale of the Beacon
Heights property within that timeline.
Thank you for your willingness to serve on this Task Force. We are looking
forward to seeing you on August 19th. If this date is not convenient,
please call Lucille Balombiny at 475-4501.
Sinc ely yours
Rog M. Adams, Ph.D.
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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August 8, 1985
Mr. Don Gordan
Trammell Crow Company
8300 Norman Center Drive
Suite 270
Bloomington, MN 55437
PLYMOUTH+
RE PUD Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan (85044)
Dear Mr. Gordan:
This letter is written to forward review comments and observations submitted by the
staff members at the August 6, 1985 staff review committee meeting regarding the above
referenced application. During the staff discussion of the application materials sub-
mitted, the following items were addressed:
1. The Fire Inspector identified that four additional hydrants will be needed in order
to comply with the Fire Code standards. The hydrants should be located at the
northwest corner of the property in the traffic island delineator; the north side
of the drive aisle at the curve on Annapolis Lane; at the common drive entrance at
the northeast corner of the service center; and, the south side of the service
center (in the middle of the parking area traffic island delineator).
2. The Fire Department Connection should be identified on the utility plan.
3. A lock box for emergency access.
4. Subsequent to the Site Plan approval, you should coordinate with the Fire Inspector
for the appropriate locations of fire lane signage.
5. The parking stall and drive aisle layout should be dimensioned in order to deter-
mine Ordinance compliance.
6. From a design standpoint we recognize that your landscape plan exceeds the Policy
requirements, however, some of the Evergreen plantings should be relocated along
the western property line to enhance the transition between the adjoining residen-
tial district and your property. We recommend that a revised landscape plan be
provided demonstrating the additional plantings along the western property line.
7. Instead of a flared -end section for drainage, a catch basin should be used for the
storm sewer system. For the specific type of catch basin to be used, please con-
tact Mr. Bob Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician.
S. The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the public trail to be located
within the existing right-of-way, adjacent to your western property line be con-
structed from your property to County Road 9. Credit would be applied to your re-
maining cash dedication requirements for the cost of paving the entire length of
the trail.
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Mr. Don Gordan
Trammell Crow Company
August R, 1985
9. Our report will recognize that your proposal calls for two principal structures on
one lot, which is allowable through the PUD provisions.
10. We will also recommend that shared documents be approved by the City Attorney and
recorded at Hennepin County allowing for the shared drive and parking areas for the
two structures.
11. The Engineering Department has identified that additional area assessments will be
applied to this development.
12. Construction details should be provided for the parking lot construction (parking
stalls to a minimum of 5 -Lon design capacity and drive aisles to a minimum 7 -ton
design capacity) and B-612 curbing.
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of those review items identified during the
staff review of the application materials. You should respond to the above review
comments in written and/or graphic form as appropriate. Your earliest response in
written and/or graphic form to the above points will permit us to continue processing
the application for review by the Planning Commission. You should respond to all of
the items.
Once the additional and/or revised information is submitted, the staff members will in
turn review the information to verify that all the items have been addressed. If any
additional comments arise from that staff review, correspondence similar to this letter
will be promptly forwarded to you. If you have questions relating to the above review
comments, or if you feel a more detailed discussion (through a meeting with the staff
members) is warranted; please feel free to contact our office at your earliest
convenience.
We anticipate working with you through the completion of the review process.
Hopefully, this information will assist you.
Sincerely,
Sara L. McConn
Community Development Coordinator
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cc: Wilson/Jenkins & Assoc., Inc., 8300 Norman Center Dr. Suite 250, Bloomington 55437
Sohn Sweeney
Blair Tremere
File 85044
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: 08-12-85 MEMO
TO: Director Carlquist
FROM: D• Paulson
SUBJECT: Speed Complaint
Sycamore Lane/6th Avenue
Traffic 85-7(2)
The purpose of this memo is to communicate the results
of additional radar surveillance in the location
described above. For review, see the attached copy of
the Mayor's letter of July 31st.
Four individual radar assignments were made. The hours
assigned were those associated with the heavy weekday
traffic periods. Two were completed in the AM and two
in the PM. Each assignment was for two hours with a
total time expenditure of eight hours.
In response to questions raised in the letter, the
unmarked car was used for all four assignments. Based
on comments by the resident, the primary traffic targeted
was the southbound traffic. Secondary emphasis was
placed on northbound traffic.
The results of the surveillance are as follows:
30 MPH 31/35 MPH
(or less)
08-05-85 0700/0900 23
08-06-85 1600/1800 29 2*
08-08-85 0700/0900 13
08-08-85 1600/1800 23 3*
*Of the vehicles traveling between 31 and 35 MPH, four
were traveling at 32 MPH or less and one was traveling at
34 MPH.
CITY C�
PLYMCXM+
July 31, 1985
Mrs. Cathy Groetsch
620 South Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Cathy:
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In your letter to me of July 18th you indicated that you did
not find the City's response satisfactory. I am sorry. I
have no explanation as to why our police officer was conducting
radar surveillance in such a visible location. The application
of simple common sense says that you are right - that anyone
seeing police radar will act to avoid it by decreasing speed.
The officer that your husband talked to should have been better
informed about the reasons he was asked to patrol Sycamore Lane.
I have sent a copy of your letter to Dick Carlquist, the Director
of Public Safety, so that when the City conducts radar surveil-
lance in the future the officers engaged in that activity are
aware of the reasons for the particular request.
Your reference to drag races in the early morning hours is the
first complaint I have heard of this nature. Please contact the
police at 911 to report future incidents of this kind.
The future volume of the traffic on Sycamore Lane is everyone's
concern, including my own and if it increases to a level that
Sycamore was not intended to handle, then the Council will
reconsider the problem. In the meantime, the City will also
continue periodic radar surveillance on Sycamore. Also, if
there is a significant amount of truck traffic on Sycamore, the
Council will re-examine the problem, if the truck traffic can be
Thank
cc: Mr. Richard Carlquist
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