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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 30, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. LABOR DAY -- City offices closed Monday, September 2 in observance
of Labor Day.
2. BUDGET STUDY SESSION I -- Tuesday, September 3, 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room.
3. BUDGET STUDY SESSION II -- Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room.
4. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- The Council will meet on Monday, September 9
for its next special Council meeting.
5. PLYMOUTH 2000 COMMITTEE -- Tuesday, September 3, 6:00 p.m. The
Plymouth 2000 Steering Committee will meet in the large office area
conference room. Attached is a copy of the September 3 meeting
notice, together with the August 22 committee meeting minutes, and
invitation to Plymouth 2000 participants. (M-5)
6. CITY COUNCIL FILINGS -- The filing period for the Mayoral and two
City Council positions opens Tuesday, September 10 and will close on
Tuesday, September 24.
7. REVISED SEPTEMBER CALENDAR -- Attached is a copy of a revised
eptember meeting calendar reflecting Plymouth Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals and HRA meetings. (M-7)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. PLYMOUTH POST PUBLICATIONS -- As reported last week, Post Publi-
cations is sending letters to residents in northwest Plymouth on the
installation of mail tubes. A copy of the Post letter is attached
for your information. (I-1)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD.. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
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2. SENIOR SERVICES CHORE PROSECT -- The Community Education and
Services division of Independent School District 281 is sponsoring a
Senior Services Chore Project for residents of the northwest
suburbs, including all of Plymouth. Through the project, persons 60
and over or 55 and retired and, living in Plymouth, can arrange to
have a wide variety of chore and home maintenance services done at
minimal cost. Through the Chore Project, eligible persons can
receive yard and garden care, snow removal services, shrub trimming,
household cleaning, light maintenance, painting or minor plumbing,
roofing, electrical, carpentry and plaster work. Attached is a
letter from the Chore Project Coordinator, Karen Schmieding,
together with a press release on the Chore Program. (I-2)
3. HENNEPIN COUNTY HEALTH PLAN -- The Hennepin County Community Health
Department will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, September
10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Minnetonka City Hall to review their 1986-87
Community Health plan. Because the plan and the services provided
through Community Health funds are unfamiliar to many residents, the
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board is holding a special
training meeting on Wednesday, September 4 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at
the Minnetonka City Hall to explain the 1986-87 plan and discuss
issues about the effect of the plan on West Hennepin area
residents. Copies of the meeting notices are attached for infor-
mation. (I-3)
4. EMPLOYEE SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES -- After the City employee picnic
held in duly, Councilmember Neils inquired as to the City's
anniversary/retirement practices for City employees. A copy of her
memorandum is attached. Laurie Houk has prepared the attached
report explaining the Employee Recognition Program the City has been
following since September 1983 which covers recognition of years of
service and non-use of disability leave. (I-4)
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Blair Tremere to Louis Oberhauser, attorney repre-
senting Al Fazendin, concerning the Al Fazendin "Rambush"
development. (I -5a)
b. Letter from Ronald Ray, Director of Manufacturing, Advance
Machine Company, responding to Sara McConn's inquiry as to the
company's plans for generating and/or storing toxic or hazardous
waste materials at their Plymouth site. (I -5b)
C. Letter from loan Gilchrist, Environmentalist, Hennepin County
Community Health Department concerning the Plymouth Cafe.
(I -5c)
d. Letter of appreciation from Geri Schmid to Milt Dale. As noted
in a previous information memo, Mrs. Schmid's daughter, Jeanene,
had left the "farewell" message on the closet wall of the house
moved from Minnetonka to the Glacier Meadows area. While in
Hawaii, I delivered Jeanene's message to Mrs. Schmid. (I -5d)
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August 30, 1985
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e. Letter to George Wilson from Frank Boyles, responding to Mr.
Wilson's letter of August 27 concerning the City's action with
respect to the Dave Johnson development and enforcement action
against a vegetable stand located at 10th Avenue and Highway
101. (I -5e)
f. Letter to Winton Jones, Chairman of the Board, First National
Bank of Wayzata, from Mayor Davenport, concerning the Bank's
desire to work with the City on downtown Plymouth. (I -5f)
g. Letter from Sandra Gardebring, Metropolitan Council Chair, to
Mayor Davenport, advising of the Metro Council's plans to under-
take a metropolitan significance study of the Triple V mega -mall
proposal for Bloomington. (I -5g)
h. Letter to Cathy Groetsch, 620 Sycamore Lane, from Mayor
Davenport, conveying the results of the additional radar
surveillance conducted on Sycamore and 6th Avenue. (I -5h)
i. Letter of appreciation to Michael Pflaum from Sara McConn for
assistance in the preparation of property owner notices
associated with the Mission Trails public hearing. (I-51)
j. Letter of appreciation from Bruce Palmer, Chairperson Plymouth -
Wayzata Youth Baseball/Softball Association to Rick Busch for
support and assistance during the season. (I -5j)
Attached is a reprint of a message published in the Wall Street Journal
by United Technologies Corporation entitled, "Keep It Simple" which I
thought the Council would appreciate.
James G. Willis
City Manager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 29, 1985
TO: Plymouth 2000 Committee
FROM: Peter Bartling, Chair
SUBJECT SEPTEMBER 3 MEETING
The Plymouth 2000 Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 3 at 6:00
p.m. in the large office area conference room. The agenda for the
meeting is:
1. Feedback on intended committee action from Council or staff.
2. Review of letter to contact person and status of response.
3. Paul Ridgeway report on Carlson lecture speakers and D. J. Leary
input.
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PLYMOUTH 2000 COMMITTEE MEETING
August 22, 1985
PRESENT: Peter Bartling, Stu Lehman, Paul Ridgeway, Frank Boyles
Peter Bartling expressed concern about the big task left to be accomplished
and the small number of committee members left to do it. He felt that
perhaps, even with two topics, the project may be too ambitious.
Stu Lehman stated that he felt two topics was appropriate and that this
should be the minimum. If it is necessary to delay the project in order to
do it properly, then this should be done.
Peter Bartling and Stu Lehman suggested that letters be prepared for distri-
bution to individuals in the contact groups to invite them to participate in
the event in some sense or another. These individuals will provide the
assistance and expertise needed to carry forth the project. In addition to
the letters signed by the Mayor, a briefing packet should be included which
would provide the individuals with an introduction to the proposed project.
The briefing packet could include the Mayor's memorandum to the City
Council, minutes of the dune 4 Plymouth 2000 meeting, and dim Willis'
memorandum and attachments from duly.
There was general agreement that the Radisson Inn Plymouth would be the
appropriate location for this event. The Playhouse would be preferable. A
target date was initially established for mid-November for either a Saturday
afternoon or Tuesday through Thursday evening.
There was a suggestion that Ann Anderson be asked to head up the local
marketing for this effort.
There was general agreement that the contact persons should be roughly
balanced between those of global or general knowledge and speakers whose
experience is primarily with Plymouth. The committee discussed the length
of the event and agreed that it would run for four hours of less.
Paul Ridgeway stated that he will contact D. J. Leary to get some ideas on
how public relations for this event could be best handled. He will also see
if arrangements can be made to contact Sohn Nesbitt, author of Megatrends,
or a member of his group, as a key speaker for this event. He suggested
that there be heavy use of cable television and prizes as a gimmick to
encourage attendance. Paul will check on the schedule of the Carlson
Lectures to determine whether there is a possibility of "piggy backing" on
one of the national lecturers already arranged for this event. The Plymouth
2000 meeting date and time would be influenced by the individual.
There was discussion of a budget for this event. Frank Boyles stated that,
while no current funds are available, an amount up to $2,000 would likely be
available to carry forth the event.
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The Committee agreed that the general invitation letters would be sent out
August 26 - 27 asking contacts whether they would assist in preparation for
Plymouth 2000. Contacts will be asked to provide their response by
September 10 and will be contacted by one of the Committee members if they
do not. The Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on September 3 at the City
Center to get some sense of response from the contacts, a status report from
Paul Ridgeway with respect to his public relations efforts, and a list of
individuals to contact to encourage their participation in the project.
They will also ask Frank Boyles for some sense of reaction by the City
Council to the directions which the Plymouth 2000 group has undertaken.
August 29, 1985
Eric Blank
Park & Recreation Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Eric:
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In his book Megatrends, John Nesbitt states that, in order to be successful in the
information society of the future, individual organizations and communities will have to
place concurrent emphasis on present realities and future trends. He goes on to say that
the information society is not coming, it is here.
So that we, as individuals, businesspersons and community can better anticipate future
trends, the City Council desires to conduct a public forum to be known as "Plymouth
2000". The focus of this one day forum is threefold. The first focus is, "Where is
Plymouth now?" The second, "Where could or should Plymouth be within identified issues
areas in year 2000?" Finally, and the most important question: "What steps are necessary,
and what roles will businesses, homeowner associations, residents, institutions and local
government play in bringing about the most beneficial changes for our community in the
year 2000?"
To be successful the Plymouth 2000 project requires the active involvement of a broad
spectrum of participation. The program must be well designed and feature the best minds
available on the subject. You have been identified as a person who could be instrumental
in the creation of "Plymouth 2000". Your assistance is needed whether in planning,
organizing, public relations or as a presentor. You can expect that participation in
Plymouth 2000 will require your attendance at one two-hour meeting on an average of every
other week until the event is complete (sometime this fall or early in spring of 1985).
I have attached for your information a copy of my May 31 memorandum to the City Council
providing information on my conception of the project, minutes from the Plymouth 2000
Planning Committee on June 4 and a May 3 memorandum from City Manager Jim Willis on this
subject.
Having identified our objective, your input is needed to design the specific format for
the event and strategy for enlisting resident participation. If we can count on your
help, please indicate your interest by mailing the enclosure in the attached
self-addressed envelope no later than Tuesday, September 10, 1985.
Upon receipt of your confirmation of commitment, we will arrange a meeting date to further
orient you about the project and to get this program underway. Please help our community
develop a focus on the future. Return your card now so that Plymouth 2000 can be a truly
worthwhile community event.
Sincerely,
David J. Davenport
Mayor
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> 8801 BASS LAKE ROAD Many residents have been receiving the Post Shopping Guide through
MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. 55428 the mail. Due to rising postage costs and occasional delays in
612-537-8484 delivery, we will no longer be mailing the Shopping Guide in your area.
However, in a few days we will begin installing attractive blue
delivery tubes along the roadside in your area. These tubes will alloy
us a more efficient means of delivery and will provide you with a
convenient way of receiving the Post Shopping Guide.
If you have not been receiving the Post in the past, this will give you
the opportunity to now have it delivered right to your home free of
charge.
We will be installing many tubes in your area. If the tube for your
residence is installed in the wrong place or if you feel a different
location would be more convenient, please phone 537-8484 and ask for
the circulation department. You may also contact us by mail. Vi e
have enclosed a postage paid envelope.
\'e know that many people in your area rely on the Post Shopping
Guide. If you know of one of your neighbors who is missed, we would
appreciate hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Robert Christensen
Circulation Operations Manager
P.S. If for any reason you do not wish to receive the Post Shopping
Guide and will not need a delivery tube, please phone 537-8484
and ask for the circulation department. You may also inform us
by mail using the enclosed postage paid envelope.
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SENIOR SERVICES
ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
4139 REGENT AVENUE NORTH, ROBBINSDALE, MINNESOTA 55422
August 26, 1985
Dear Friends:
'PHONE: 535-179'0
The Senior Services Chore Project of Independent School District 281 has recently
been funded by the United Way to provide chore and home maintenance services to
persons under the age of 60, with a temporary or permanent physical disability.
Traditionally, our service has been limited to the over 60 population; but now
with our additional funding, we will be able to serve anyone who has a temporary
or permanent disability, living in their own home or apartment. We serve
residents of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth and Robbinsdale.
The services we provide include housecleaning, lawn service, snow removal, minor
plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs, painting, and various chores such
as cleaning gutters, washing windows, changing storm windows, and moving heavy
objects. Our fees range from $4 to $7 per hour, although we do follow a sliding
scale if the person is unable to pay the suggested rates for service.
To use this service, the customer calls the Chore Project Coordinator to make a
work request and to discuss the fee. The Coordinator contacts an appropriate
worker to do the job, and the worker calls the customer to set up a convenient
time for the work to be done. It generally takes 4 to 5 days to complete the
process.
After the worker has completed the work request, the customer pays the worker
directly. The customer will also receive a follow-up call from the Senior
Services office to verify that the work was done and to give the customer an
opportunity to comment on the service.
Enclosed is a press release on the Chore Program. Please include this release
in your newsletters or bulletins. Also included are two Senior Service -Chore
Project flyers to be posted.
We wanted to let you know about our service and encourage you to utilize our
program if the need arises. If you have any questions, or would like more
brochures, or flyers, please call 535-1790, extension 215. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Karen Schmieding
Chore Project Coordinator
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A program of Community Education and Services
I F) Independent School District 281
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28 1 of the area's older residents"
Independent School District 281
Community Education Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Senior Services
August 26, 1985
Senior Services
Community Education Center
4139 Regent Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Contact: Karen Schmieding
Phone: 535-1790, ext. 215
"Chore Service Available to Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons"
Do you need help with yard work, raking leaves, housecleaning, snow removal,
or minor home repairs? The Senior Services Chore Project may be able to help
you. If you are over 60 or disabled and a resident of Golden Valley, New Hope,
Plymouth, Crystal, or Robbinsdale; this affordable, and reliable service
may be helpful to you. If interested in helping with this program or in
need of this service, call Karen Schmieding at 535-1790, extension 215.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Each customer is asked to contribute
what he or she can afford. To help
you decide, the Chore Service Project
has a suggested donation schedule
which takes into account both finan-
cial resources and the type of service
provided. Customers generally pay
the worker $4 to $7 per hour.
5. The worker fills out a monthly
report on how many hours were
worked and what was paid. The,
worker is then reimbursed if
the customer could not pay the
full suggested amount.
6. The coordinator or a volunteer
will contact the customer to
find out if the work was done
satisfactorily.
WHO PROVIDES THE SERVICES?
The Senior Services Skills Bank in-
cludes skilled and semiskilled sensor
citizens, students, and neighbonccod
residents. All chore workers are
screened by the project coordinator
and are covered by medical accident_
and general liability insurance. :�11
workers are considered independent
contractors; they are not employee;
of Senior Services.
WHAT IS THE CHORE PROJECT?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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1. The customer telephones the
provides household chore and main-
Senior Services office at
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tenance services to persons over
535-1790, and explains what
60 OF. 55 and retired, who reside
work needs to be done. A
in our service area (see map).
work order is written up.
This service is also available
to people under the age of 60
2. The coordinator contacts a
who have a temporary or permanent
worker that can best perforr.
disability. This service is pro-
the task and gives the worker
vided by using a neighborhood
the work order.
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3. The worker calls the customer to
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4. The worker does the work and
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pendently in their homes or
the customer pays the worker
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apartments.
directly.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Each customer is asked to contribute
what he or she can afford. To help
you decide, the Chore Service Project
has a suggested donation schedule
which takes into account both finan-
cial resources and the type of service
provided. Customers generally pay
the worker $4 to $7 per hour.
5. The worker fills out a monthly
report on how many hours were
worked and what was paid. The,
worker is then reimbursed if
the customer could not pay the
full suggested amount.
6. The coordinator or a volunteer
will contact the customer to
find out if the work was done
satisfactorily.
WHO PROVIDES THE SERVICES?
The Senior Services Skills Bank in-
cludes skilled and semiskilled sensor
citizens, students, and neighbonccod
residents. All chore workers are
screened by the project coordinator
and are covered by medical accident_
and general liability insurance. :�11
workers are considered independent
contractors; they are not employee;
of Senior Services.
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WHAT HELP IS OFFERED?
WHO MAKES THIS POSSIBLE:
Seasonal Household Chores The Senior Services Chore Project
is part of the Community Education
• Lai:m an: vard work "A and Services division of Independer.:
• Raking School District 281.
• Snow removal
• Changing storm windows The project is funded by an Older
• Cleaning gutters American's Act Grant through the
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Cleaning
heavy objects Metropolitan Council Prograr- or.
• Cleaning garage objects
basement Aging and the Minnesota Board on
• Aging and by the United Way.
Shrub trimming
Home Maintenance and Repair
• Window and screen repairs
• Caulking and weather
stripping
• Faucet and toilet repair
• Minor electrical repair
• Carpentry
• Cement repair
• Painting
• Miscellaneous repairs
Housekeeping
• Laundry
• General house cleaning
• Floors
Bathroom
• Kitchen
6 Window washing
• Wall washing
• Stove and refrigerator
cleaning
The Robbinsdale Area Schools also
offer several programs of interest
to older people through Senior
Services. These services include
information and referral, a monthl,:
senior newsletter, daytime classes.
a senior advisory committee, heals,
programs, a lunch program, and
volunteer opportunities. For more
information call the Senior Services
office, 535-1790.
THE SENIOR SERVICES CHORE PROJECT
SERVES RESIDENTS OF ROBBINSDALE,
CRYSTAL, NEW HOPE, PLYMOUTH, AND
GOLDEN VALLEY.
Shaded Area Served By CEAP -
- Community Emergency Assistance
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� area call 566-9600.
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If you live in this area and need
service or wish to assist others
as either a volunteer or a worker,
contact:
Senior Services Chore Project
Community Education Center
4139 Regent Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
PHONE: 535-1790
COWJ NITY HEALTH: ARE WEST HENNEPIN'S NEEDS BEING MET ? �--"
The Hennepin County Community Health Department will be holding a public
meeting on Thursday, September 10, 1985 (see enclosed meeting notice) r
to review their 1986-87 Community Health Plan.
Because the plan and the services provided through Community Health funds
are unfamiliar to many people in our communities, West Hennepin Humar
Services Planning Board is holding a special training meeting to:
• explain what Community Health Services are
e explain the 1986-87 plan
9 discuss some issues about the effect of the plan on
West Hennepin area residents.
The meeting will be:
e Wednesday, September 4, 1985
0 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• Minnetonka City Hall
14600 Minnetonka City Hall
in the Community Room
and will provide you with background for attending the public meet
and for giving testimony.
PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND....
These service are important to our communities.
We need to let the Hennepin County Community Health Department
know our community health needs.
PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE
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HENNEPIN COUNTY IS COORDINATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN FOR 1986-87
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, THE PLAN DESCRIBES SERVICES AND FUNDING
FOR A VARIETY OF HEALTH PROGRAMS IN HENNEPIN COUNTY,
THE PLAN HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND MEETINGS HAVE BEEN
SET TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THE PLAN. THE MEETINGS ARE SPONSORED BY
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEe.
PERSONS ATTENDING THE PUBLIC MEETING WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO:
1 SEE A SLIDE PRESENTATION ON COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES;
1 ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY;
GIVE TESTIMONY ON THE 1986-87 COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES PLAN;
1 TALK WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS, ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND
COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT STAFF ABOUT SPECIFIC CONCERNS.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
1 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1985
7:00 P.M.
MINNETONKA CITY HALL
14600 MINNETONKA BLVD,
To OBTAIN A SUMMARY OF THE 1986-87 COUNTY -WIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH
SERVICES PLAN, OR TO REGISTER TO TESTIFY, CONTACT KAREN LAWSON,
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 348-4259,
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
. 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: July 24, 1985
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Pat Hoyt Neils
SUBJECT SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES/RETIREMENT
I learned at the picnic last night that both Niel Nielsen and Met
Solberg will be celebrating 20 years of service this year. I believe
they are the first full-time city employees to reach that milestone.
Next year at least one time long time employee will be retiring.
It seems this is the proper time to establish some anniversary/
retirement practices.
I'd like to see us recognize all service anniversaries beginning with
20 years in 5 year increments - 20, 25, 30, etc. - with at least a
coffee party kind of to-do and some memento of the occasion. The
"mementos" should increase in value with each increment; however, I
know some companies make the biggest award at 25 years and then again
at retirement. Lots of companies in that business would, I'm sure,
have lots of suggestions.
In addition to a gift, retirements of long timers should include a
dinner, unless the retiree strenuously objects.
I'd be happy to discuss this with you further. It does seem now is
the time to get underway.
PHN:jm
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE: August 28, 1985
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Laurie Houk, Clerk
SUBJECT SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES/RETIREMENT
Councilmember Neils' duly 24 memo asked that the City establish some
anniversary/retirement practices. Attached is the Employee Recognition
Program the City has been following since September, 1983 which covers
recognition of years of service and non-use of disability leave.
The Employee Recognition Task Force which designed this program
contacted many other cities and companies for ideas on how they ran
their recognition programs. We found that those who do have programs
recognizing employees have at a minimum the "years of service" and
"attendance" awards. Some go a lot further with "employee of the month,
year, etc." awards and "outstanding employee" awards. The task force
discussed this for many hours and decided it would be very difficult to
Judge and probably cause more problems and controversy when the intent
of the program was to cause good feelings for achieving some milestone.
We, therefore, did not recommend this be undertaken.
In checking we found that many companies supply catalogs of awards, and
in taking to Hudsons, Brown & Bigelow, Carlson Recognition Awards
Division, and Jostens, their unanimous recommendation was to give the
recipient a number of gifts to choose from and let them decide for
themselves what they wanted from a catalog appropriate to their years of
service. Of these suppliers, we chose Brown & Bigelow because of the
range of awards included in their catalog. Although the Program states
the awards will be presented "normally at the Christmas party", we have,
in fact, been having a separate luncheon for all the recipients, from 5
years and up, sometime in January at the Holiday Inn which has been very
well received by the employees.
Recognition for non-use of disability has taken the form of a drawing
for two $100.00 bills at the Christmas party. All eligible employees
have their names put in the drawing, once for each year they didn't use
disability. The firefighters have their names in a separate drawing for
one $100.00 bill. Only those answering a minimum number of fire calls
during the previous year are eligible.
Service Anniversaries/Retirement
August 28, 1985
Page Two
While checking with other cities and companies we did find that the
coffee party on anniversaries and dinners on retirement were common
practice. Since I've been at the City, we've had only one retirement
and then Marty Walsh's own department organized it. If it's appropriate
to hold coffee parties, after a minimum number of years of service, as
standard procedure, the program can easily be revised to include that.
The same is true for retirement parties which could be the reponsibility
of the task force with help from the appropriate department.
The years of service and non-use of disability programs are already
budgeted for in 1986. If the coffee and retirement parties were to be
initiated, some adjustment in the budget would be required. This would
depend on the number of anticipated retirements and cakes each year.
Att.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: June 17, 1983 MEM O
T0: All City Employees
FROM: Eric Blank, Dick Carlquist, Laurie Houk, Frank Boyles
SUBJECT: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION TASK FORCE
Sixty-eight City employees completed and returned the "What Do Workers
Want Most" survey. In compilino the results, we found that the four
most important things which emplovees (supervisory or non-supervisorv)
desire from their jobs are: "recognition", "interestino work", 11 o'd
wages", and "job security." There is also a strona consensus of what
employees do not want from their work. The least desired items were
clearly "help with personal problems", "tactful discipline" and
"lgyalty to workers."
In light of the fact that most City employees desire recoonition, Sim
Willis asked that we look into this subject further. After discussing
the subject, we have concluded that the most effective way of develop-
ing a sound Employee Recognition Program for Plymouth would be by
implementing a voluntary committee consisting of seven to nine
individuals representing all City Divisions. The Committee would
develop an Employee Recognition Program consisting of various elements
for consideration and approval by the City Manager.
To form the Committee we are asking that each Division within the Citv
select one employee as its representative to the Employee Recognition
Task Force. Laurie Houk will act as Chairperson of the Task Force.
The name of the representative from each Division should be submitted
to Laurie no later than June 30.
Attached for your information is project chart showing the time line
for the Committee to complete its work. Once Laurie has been advised
of the members of the Committee, she will make arrangements for its
first meeting.
GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHING
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Below are suggested guidelines for the Employee Recognition Task Force to
follow in accomplishing their objectives:
1. To be eligible to the Employee Recognition Program an employee must
be considered full time under the City Personnel Policy.
2. The Task Force should define exactly what the purpose is for pro-
vidinq employee recognition.
3. The Task Force should determine along which dimensions it would he
appropriate to recognize employees (tenure, money savino sugaes-
tions, excellent team work, or service heyond oenerally accepted
standards, etc.).
4. The Committee should contact other governmental and private organi-
zations to obtain information on the types of award programs which
have been successful and those who have not.
5. The awards should be capable of recognizinq employees regardless of
nature of job, location in classification system, or status with
regard to labor representation.
6. The program should contain a variety of award recognition types
within some type of recognition scale or pyramid.
7. In all cases, employee recognition must he based upon work related
criteria and not upon popularity or political pressures of anv
kind.
S. The character of the awards should be related to the underlyinq
purpose of the program.
9. The Employee Recognition Program recommendations developed by the
task force must be specific. Each award recommendation should con-
tain the followinq: award to be given, the nature of the award, the
reasons for it being awarded, the criteria for submittinq and judg-
ing nominees, the individuals judging the nominees, the type of
award, the individual presentinq the award, and event at which pre-
sentation is planned.
10. The actions of the Task Force should be within the timelines set
forth.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
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1. Distribute Survey X X
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a. Heads X
b. City employees X
2. Task Force Mtg. l I I X I I I I I I I I 1 —T --T
3. Survey Results X
a. Tabulation X
b. Inter• City Memo X
Volunteer
4. committee memo X
a. Intro. Mtq. X
b. Discussion X
C. Final report X
City Manager
5. Review
X
a. Staff Meeting
FinalX
b. Recommendations X
6. Implementation
eview an
7. Suggestions
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAr-1
1. PURPOSE
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It is accepted that "Recognition of excellent job performance creates Joh
satisfaction, which in tura fosters a happy more productive work force,
creates an incentive to strive for excellence and efficiency in
accomplishing one's job." The Employee Recognition Program is initiated
to recognize Plymouth City employees' contributions to City service
deliverv. These ouidelines establish the rules regardina the Emplovee
Recognition Program. The program will be periodically reviewed, evaluated
and revised by the Employee Recognition Program Committee as appropriate.
11. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRA!t GUIDELINES
To be eligible for the Employee Recognition Program a person must he a
permanent full time employee of the City. Awards will be in the followinn
areas:
A. Service - An employee will be recognized for years of continuous
service from date of hire beginning with five completed years of
service and at each five year period thereafter (10 years, 15 years,
etc.). The employee will receive his/her choice of awards from among
a selection as determined by the Employee Recognition Program
Committee and City Manager commensurate with the number of continuous
years worked. The service awards ceremony will be conducted annually,
normally at the Christmas party.
B. Attendance - Employees who do not use any disability leave and/or
worker's compensation, in the twelve month period between December 1
through November 30 of any year will be eligible to receive an award.
The awards will be presented annually, normally at the Christmas
party. An employee's name will be submitted for the award drawing
once for each year of attendance without use of disability leave.
This program will be retroactive to December 1, 1982. The employee
must have achieved permanent status for the entire year of the program
to be eligible for this award.
IV. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Employee Recognition Program Committee will be made up of
representatives from City departments who will serve for one year. The
City Clerk shall administer this program.
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V. COMfIlTTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Employee Recognition Program Committee is responsible for
administering this program. Administrative responsibilities include:
A. Service Award
The Committee will be responsible for selecting the three
service award options, and the Certificates of Appreciation for
recommendation to the City Manager.
B. Attendance
The Comnittee will have a list of recipients of the Attendance
award drawn up and arrange for invitations for those receiving awards
and purchase of the awards for presentation.
The Committee will arrange for presentation of all awards at the annual.
Christmas parte and select appropriate persons (Mavor, Cite Manager,
employee's supervisor) to do so.
August 21, 1985
CITY O1r_
Mr. Louis Oberhauser PLY�IOUTI�
Law Offices
1421 East Wayzata Blvd.
Suite 210
Wayzata, MN 55391
RE Project Proposal by Mr. Al Fazendin
Dear Mr. Oberhauser:
I am prompted to write this letter by the recent letter sent to you by Public Works
Director Fred Moore and by the City Council's discussion of the "Rambush" development
on duly 22, 1985. I want to share with you and your client a planning perspective
which I have brought to your client's attention before. Namely, I recommend that your
client consider contacting Carlson Properties, owner of the property to the west and to
the north, as to the feasibility of acquiring some or all of that property to incorpor-
ate with the Fazendin development.
I have confirmed with Mr. Dale Kennedy of Carlson Properties, that they would be inter-
ested in talking about the sale of property to your client.
I propose this because I believe the higher density of the Carlson property land (LA -4,
high density multiple family residential) might, in conjunction with your client's dev-
elopment, result in a more economically feasible project which could provide for the
necessary public road system.
A realistic planning perspective strongly suggests that it would be in the interests of
all parties to seriously consider this approach.
If you desire, we could coordinate a meeting among the parties; please let me know. It
is not necessary however that such a meeting precede your contact with Carlson Proper-
ties and you can reach Mr. Kennedy at 540-5542.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
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cc: File 85052
Mr. Dale Kennedy, Carlson Properties
Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles
Public Works Director Fred Moore
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
August 14, 1985
Ms. Sara McConn
Community Development Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Ms. McConn:
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With respect to your July 24, 1985 request to update the City
of Plymouth as to whether Advance Machine Company anticipates
generating and/or storing toxic or hazardous waste materials at
our Plymouth expansion, I refer you to my September 5, 1984 memo
to the City of Plymouth. It briefly describes to you the
hazardous wastes that Advance generates. As can be noted, these
wastes are primarily waste paints, solvents and oils,
classified as hazardous because they are cornbustable. We
reprocess the majority of these solvents and dispose of all
wastes via approved waste transporters and disposal sites.
Advance Machine is consolidating its operation in the Minneapolis
area into this Plymouth site for the economic and quality reasons
stated in my August 3, 1984 memo to the City. While we will not
be eliminating any processes, we are using this opportunity to
modify them, so as to significantly reduce or eliminate
hazardous waste generation. We do not intend at any time on
being a storage site or storing materials beyond the ninety day
limit. We are hopeful that Advance will be able to unclassify
itself as a generator through the reduction in volumn that it
generates. Currently MPCA regulations classify a generator as
any firm generating more that 2200 pounds per month with a
hazardous or, toxic waste. Effective January 1, 1986, this will',
change to 220 pounds per month. It is Advance Machine's
objective to generate less than 220 pounds per month as it works
into this new facility, and therefore not be classified as a
hazardous waste generator.
ADVANCE MACHINE COMPANY tSPRING PARK. MINNESOTA W 55384 irk PHONE (612) 471.8481 AIA
Advance Machine Company will continue to work with Hennepin
County Pollution Control Agnecy, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City of
Plymouth in properly handling and disposir.g of all wastes that it
generates. We have done so in the past and will continue to do
so in the future. If you have futher questions on this point,
please contact me.
Sincerely,
Ronald Ray
Director of Manufacturing
Advance Machine Company
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Copy: Bob Priller,
Safety Director
Advance Machine Company
COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUrJ
HENNEPIN 810 South First Street
Suite 220 035-1544
[JL Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-1601
August 26, 1985
Beverly Kjeseth
15260 County Road 15
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mrs.Kjeseth:
An inspection was made of your establishment, The Plymouth Cafe, on August 26,
1985. A copy of this letter was left at the restaurant.
Close the restaurant. Do not reopen until the refrigeration is in working
order, hot and cold running water are provided, the dishwasher and booster
heating are in running order and the place is cleaned immaculately.
Comply with all order issued by the Plymouth Fire Inspector.
The Norge refrigerator is condemned and is to be empties and removed from the
establishment. The walk-in is not acceptable for use -- it is not
refrigerated.
If you have any questions, please call me at 935-1544.
�Jncerel_v
an A. Gilchrist, R. S.
nvironmentalist
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HENNEPIN COUNTY
on equal ooportuntty employer
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August 21, 1985
Milt Dale
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Dale,
Every now and then, a stranger does something that truly touches
your heart. You have done such a thing for the Schmid family!
Jim Willis delivered Jeanene's "farewell" to our home on Arthur
Street when he was in Hawaii with his family. I must admit that
I cried when I read it. The move was not an easy one for any
of us, especially Jeanene who felt she was leaving everything
she knew and loved.
I want to thank you for taking the time and interest to copy
the information which we will treasure.
Sincerely,
Geri Schmid
3241 Pawaina Place
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
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On closet wall in home at 13304 Arthur Street, Minnetonka
I lived here from ages 7 to 14. I spent 1/3 of my childhood in this room.
It has seen the best times and worst times of my life. I left you a small
sample of what the walls look like. I am writing this in pencil so if you
choose you can erase this or paint over it. I am a 14 yr. old about to move
to Hawaii. This is the hardest thing for me to do becuz I've lived here in
Mtka. all my natural life. I am 518" and weigh 130 lbs. I have blue eyes
and sandy blonde hair. I love camping, outdoor activities and SPORTS! My
four best friends in the world Terri Harrel, Tammy Weiland, Christina
Sullivan and Shelly Gaspar are a major part of my life. The stains on the
floor are either chocolate milk or Pepsi. Please take good care of this
room and this house because we built it with our bare hands. If you feel
the urge to correspond with me, my new address is:
P.O. Box 37755
Honolula, Hawaii 96837
I have 1 brother age 18 and a rabbit. My parents are happily married. I
hope you will have as much fun here as I have!
Love,
Oeanene Schmid
Age 15
13304 W. Arthur St.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
June 14, 1985
12:07 p.m.
August 27, 1985
Mr. George Wilson
17140 - 14th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Wilson:
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Your August 25 letter expresses concern about the City's action with respect
to the Dave Johnson platting request at County Road 6 and Highway 101 and
about our enforcement action against a vegetable stand located at 10th
Avenue North and Highway 101. Greater familiarity with the City Code would
be of great assistance to you in understanding both matters.
As you are aware, the City Council approved a final plat and plan for the
Dave Johnson petition, including a rezoning request. In response to
anticipated traffic problems, the Council required that the proposed
southern access to the plat be aligned with 14th Avenue to the west. The
Council also provided for certain other curb cut restrictions in accordance
with a professional traffic engineer's recommendation. The traffic study
examined the traffic conditions on Highway 101, recognizing it will continue
to carry increased traffic, as well as the impacts of traffic from the "Red
Owl" site. You may wish to review a copy of this report which is on file in
the City Center. Moreover, to respond to resident concerns in the vicinity,
the Council required that buffering be installed on the south and east of
the project to a 90% year around opacity.
With respect to the "Mom and Pop" vegetable stand, it may not be licensed as
a transient merchant since it does not meet ordinance criteria. Therefore
it is prohibited. We received a complaint from others living in the area.
As I am sure you can appreciate, our desire is to be sensitive to the
complaints of Plymouth residents.
If you have any other questions about
actions with respect to the vegetable
Cottingham at 559-2800.
Yours v tr ,
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Al Cottingham
either the Johnson development or our
stand, please feel free to contact Al
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
17140 14th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MCS 55447
August 25, 1985
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Sir;
As I read more and more about Flymouth City
Goverment, I have more and more trouble understanding dust how
it operates. It looks more and more like we seem to have rules
and laws that apply to some an not to others. I might not agree
with everything the city councel desides, but for the most part
can live with most of them. I hope also that you might not
agree with my feelings on a certain item, but can live with my
right to disagree.
I cannot understand however how you can ignore the
input to you and the city councel concerning traffic at 14th
Avenue North and Highway 101. You tell us traffic is not a
problem, not a concern! Yet now not 0 weeks later to have taken
steps to close down a little (Mom & Fop) vegetable stand at
10th Avenue North and Highway 101. Four blocks way. You claim
traffic problems at the stand. Explain to me please how a
vegetable stand that is only open a few months a year can be a
problem but a rezone to commerical at Herb's Corner is not a
traffic problem. Does this mean that if when Herb's Corner
opens an traffic is a problem the city will shut it down some
Wednesday Morning? I thin:: not!
I have been stopping at that little stand now for two
Years. I have never seen any traffic problem. I have never seen
anymore that one or two cars there. Some people walk: or bike
there. Next somebody will Zomplain about to many bikes. or 101
or pith Avenue North. But to close this stand down for traffic
or anyother reason is wrong! There is no problem here.
Sincerely yours,
George F. Wilson
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PLYMOU11+
August 27, 1985
Mr. Winton Jones
Chairman of the Board
First National Bank of Wayzata
1053 East Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Winton:
Thank you for contacting me today. By copy of this letter I
will advise the other members of the City Council of your and
First National's desire to work with the City in any way to
make downtown Plymouth more of a reality. A study being done
on behalf of First Edina by James McCoirS and Associates is
nearing completion. As soon as the City Council has received
it, I will be happy to make a copy of it available to you.
Then, I think both you and the City would have a better idea
of what form that contribution might take.
Jim Willis, Plymouth's City Manager, will contact you in the
next couple of days to answer any questions you might have
regarding the availability of sanitary sewer west of Vicksburg.
Thank you aga
Sincafel
David J. Davenport
Mayor
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cc: Mr. Jim Willis
Plymouth City Council
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559.2800
Aug'us, 2G, 1985
David Davenport, Mayor
City of Plymouth
515 Narcissus Lane
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Mayor Davenport:
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I am writing to let you know that the Metropolitan Council plans to undertake
an in-depth "metropolitan: sionificance" review of the proposed $1.5 billion
Mall of America/Fantasyworld in Bloomington,. The review will be a substantive
examination that will answer precisely the kind of questions everyone is asking
about the project.
Under state law and regulations, the standard for deciding whether to initiate
such a study includes the potential impact of a project on the metropolitan
systems, including transportation, parks, airports and sewers. It also
includes whether the project would have a "substantial impact" on existing or
planned land use or development in cities in the region besides Bloomington.
Considering the scale of the proposed project, I don't think there's any doubt
it warrants a thorough metropolitan significance study exploring its potential
impact. Right now, it appears the effect on the regional transportation
system, and or, retail trade and development in the downtowns and suburban
malls, will be major issues.
My recommendation that the study be made' will go first to the Council's
Metropolitan Systems Committee on Sept. 9. The tentative schedule calls for
consideration by the full Council on Sept. 26. Once the review is begun., the
Council will have 90 days, or until December 18, to complete it. If the
Council determines the project is of metro significance, there are three
possible next steps. One is to amend the system plans of whatever regional
systems would be affected by the project, so that the project becomes
consistent with the plans. A second is to suspend construction for up to one
year. The third option is to take no further action.
One part of the metro significance study will be an economic analysis of the
project by a staff team from several metro and state agencies. The Council is
coordinating the study. Carl Ohrn, Council director of comprehensive planning,
chairs the team, which includes representatives from the state departments of
energy and economic development, revenue, and finance. The team has already
examined the preliminary Triple Five Corp. project proposal submitted to
Bloomington, and has asked the developer for a list of data items. The hard
analysis will begin when the team receives the final version of the development
agreement between Bloomington and Triple Five, spelling out the details of the
project.
An Equal Opportunity Employe,
The economic studY wil's. have six parts (a mo^e detailed outline is availale
from the Council's Communications Department):
1. A review and analysis of assumptions used by the Triple Five Corp.
developers ane consultants to arrive at the economic data submitted
in the proposal to Bloomington.
2. An evaluation of several "scenarios" of how the project might fare
once built.
3. An extensive analysis of the potential positive and negative impacts
of the development on employment, tax revenues, and benefits to other
regional or state activities by visitors brought to the area.
4. An analysis of potential regional and state business displacement
because of the development, including: the potential impact on
current convention center activities in Minneapolis, St. Paul and
other cities in the state; on existing retail space and sales in the
region and the rest of the state; and on other retail and
entertainment areas.
5. An analysis of direct public subsidies and other indirect costs of the
project. This will include examining how much and what type of public
subsidies will be required by the development; what improvements to
the region's highways and other infrastructure would be needed; direct
public subsidies, such as a capital fund and operating costs for the
proposed convention center; and indirect costs created by the
development, such as city services it will require.
E. An examination of the potential loss to the region and the state if
the proposed mega -mall is built in another North American city.
In addition, the metropolitan significance study will include a section on the
fiscal disparities law. Bloomington has proposed that either the city or the
mega -mall be exempt from the law. The Council study will examine what impact
loss of Bloomington's additional tax base would have on other cities in the
Metropolitan Area. It also will study the impact such an exemption would have
on the overall fiscal disparities program.
When the review begins, I plan to name a special Council committee composed of
three Council members and two members of the Council's Land Use Advisory
Committee to oversee it. The committee will make recommendations to the
Council on any final action to be taken.
Under the metropolitan significance regulations, we will be holding a public
hearing during the review process. However, I hope you will share your
thoughts on the study with us long before then. The other Council members and
I would welcome your input as we undertake the review.
Sincerely,
lm�
Sandra S. Gi
Chair
CITY C)'
PLYMOUTH+
August 27, 1485
Mss. Cathy Groetsch
620 South Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, Jlk� 55441
Dear Cathy:
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Following your original letter to me of July 18th and my
response to you of July 31st, the City of Plymouth conducted
additional radar surveillance in the vicinity of Sycamore
Lane and 6th Avenue. An unmarked car was used for the
surveillance.
Enclosed is a copy of the report to our Public Safety
Director, Dick Carlquist, detailing the results of the
surveillance.
Cathy, in your earlier letter to me you complained that it
served no purpose for our police to conduct a radar surveillance
in a visible location and initially I agreed with you. However,
upon further input from Director Carlquist he explained how
difficult it is to find concealed locations in residential areas.
Also, the application of high visibility is an important initial
tactic utilized by our Public Safety Department when they under-
take speed enforcement efforts.
Please be aware that the initial surveillance that was conducted
was made vii b�,e, for this reason.
Sin rAdly„
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David J Davenport
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08-12-85 MEMO
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FROM D. Paulson
SUBJECT: Speed Complaint
Sycamore Lane/6tn Avenue
Traffic 85-7(2)
The purpose of tris memo is to commur,cate 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
urrmarked 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 surve'llance 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*
*0f the vehicles traveling between 31 and 35 MPH, four
were traveling at 32 MPH or less and one was traveling at
34 MPH.
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August 29, 1985 CITY C)�PLYMOUTF+
Michael Pflaum
Lundgren Brothers Construction Company
935 E. Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Mike:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for assisting us in the preparation of the
mailing labels and envelopes associated to the Property Owner Notices for the "Mission
Trails" Public Hearing. It benefits both of us to be able to re -use the Hennepin
County listing of property owners. It would take a substantial amount of time for us
to regenerate the mailing labels, as well as the Public Hearing Notices for the second
public hearing. We appreciate your assistance in the preparation of the labels for
this required second public hearing.
We look forward to the completion of the review process for your anticipated develop-
ment and to the construction of that development.
Sincerely,
QiL� /�r >,k &t4�
Sara L. McConn
Community Development Coordinatort
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cc: File 85091
PLYMOUTH - WAYZATA
YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 584, Wayzata, Mn 55391
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August 23, 1985
Mr. Rick Bush
Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Rick:
On behalf of the Plymouth -Wayzata Baseball/Softball Association, I
would like to take this opportunity to thank you for helping us
through another successful season. Without the support of people
such as yourself, we would not be able to offer the fine quality
program to our area youth that we currently enjoy.
Your enthusiasm and interest in the development of our communities'
youth is greatly appreciated by our organization, parents, coaches,
and most of all by the children who participate in the program.
Sincerely,
Bruce Palmar
Chairperson
BP: ba
cc: Eric Blank
Keep It Simple
Strike three.
Get your hand off my knee.
You're overdrawn.
Your horse won.
Yes.
No.
You have the account.
Walk.
Don't walk.
Mother's dead.
Basic events
require simple language.
Idiosyncratically euphuistic
eccentricities are the
promulgators of
triturable obfuscation.
What did you do last night?
Enter into a meaningful
romantic involvement
or
fall in love?
What did you have for
breakfast this morning?
The upper part of a hog's
hind leg with two oval
bodies encased in a shell
laid by a female bird
or
ham and eggs?
David Belasco, the great
American theatrical producer,
once said, "If you can't
write your idea on the
back of my calling
card,
you don't have a clear idea."
A message as published in the Wall Street Journal
by Unit, --d Technologies Corporation, Hartford, Connecticut 06101