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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
December 13, 1985
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- The next regular meeting of the City Council
will be Monday, December 16.
2. TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "COMMUNITY COFFEE BREAK" -- Plymouth
will be hosting the Twin West Community Coffee Break this coming
Wednesday, December 18 between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. All members of
the Twin West Chamber of Commerce, particularly those in Plymouth,
have been invited to stop by the City Center for coffee and rolls.
3. JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 1986 CALENDARS -- Attached for your
information, for planning purposes, are Council meeting schedules
for January and February. You will note that one addition has been
made since the last time we sent out these drafts. Mayor Elect
Schneider has scheduled a meeting for 6:00 p.m., Monday, February
10, with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. This will be a
reasonably brief meeting as the Council has scheduled a Plymouth
Forum for 7:00 p.m. that same evening prior to the Special Council
meeting. Please let Laurie or me know if you are not able to make
any of these meeting dates.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. Infrastructure in the Sunbelt -- Attached is an article which
appeared in the December issue of City and State dealing with how
San Diegans are groping to deal with the infrastructure issue. As a
growing sunbelt community, new development in San Diego pretty well
pays its way as developers are required to not only put in the basic
infrastructure, but also, through impact fees, pay for interchanges,
schools, parks, and even fire stations. Even with this growth,
however, the city is not able to develop the fiscal resources to
replace deteriorating infrastructure in the older parts of the
community. As a result there has been some backlash on continuing
development which is aimed to "leap frog" present development
boundaries. As a result of this, city residents have successfully
passed an initiative which requires voter approval of development
projects in some portions of San Diego.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY MANAGER'S INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
December 13, 1985
Page Two
2. METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION (MWCC) -- Attached is a
communication from Lewis Breimhust, Chief Administrator of the MWCC,
reporting that the Commission has approved the rate structure task
force recommendations. I had previously sent the Council
information on this topic. Attached for your information is also a
copy of the MWCC's report "Impact of Alternative Rate Setting
Methodology". The net effect of this change will be to establish,
in 1987, one cost pool for treatment and conveyance charges of all
users in the Metropolitan area. The impact on the communities in
service area 1, which includes Plymouth, suggests that the
alternative rate structure will result in a modest savings through
1989. The new rate structure will have its initial impact felt in
1987 when the new structure will be implemented. It is estimated
that the new methodology will result in rates in service area 1
approximately 1.6% lower than those otherwise projected under the
present rate structure system.
3. PLYMOUTH METROLINK PARK AND RIDE LOT SURVEY -- Recently 21 persons
utilizing the City's park and ride lot were sent a survey. Nine
persons returned their surveys, seven of whom live in Plymouth. A
copy of the surveys and survey results is attached for your
information.
4. PLANNING AND BUILDING REPORT FOR NOVEMBER -- Attached for your
information is a copy of the Planning application volume for the
month of November. The report indicates that the activity in both
November and the year-to-date are ahead of a year ago for both
November as well as the year. The total number of building permits
issued year-to-date are also up slightly as compared to 1984
although the value of building permits is down approximately 3.3
million dollars or 3.4% from the similar period in 1984.
5. MINUTES:
a. Planning Commission minutes for December 4, 1985 are attached
for your information.
6. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. A letter from Sharon Hilliard, IDEA Coordinator, District 284,
thanking Frank Boyles for participating in the Career Day for
the Wayzata West Junior High School.
b. Letter from William S. Doynes, City Manager of Golden Valley and
Chair of the MAMA Labor Relations Committee, to Ms. Nina
Rothschild, Commissioner of the Department of Employee
Relations, reporting on the status of the MAMA comparable worth
study. Mr. Doynes reports that the comparable worth study is
nearing completion and will be forwarded to the Commission as
soon after it has been received as possible.
CITY MANAGER'S INFORMATION NENORAN"
December 13, 1985
Page Three
7. MAYOR'S CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Ms. Jeannette Pugh, M.A.D.D., regarding the
organization's candlelight vigil of rememberance for victims of
drunk drivers.
b. Letter to Governor Perpich urging the Governor's support for
legislation providing for a means by which cities may
appropriately fund infrastructure replacement.
c. Letter to Investigator Niel Nielsen congratulating him on
receiving an award for merit at the recently held Public Safety
Awards dinner at North Memorial Hospital.
James G. Willis
City Manager
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`Pacific Paradise' battles urban sprawl 1-- 1 -
A developers' heaven has its price, and San Diego voters can gauge the costs
By KIMBERLY BLANTON
SAN DIEGO — Growth of this city out-
paces that of the state, and new residents of
San Diego are said to want to put up a draw-
bridge to shut out everyone behind them.
That sentiment was reaffirmed Nov. 5 when
developers, despite a well-financed campaign,
failed to defeat an initiative requiring the city
to win voter approval of development projects
in certain sections of San Diego.
San Diego residents, who voted 56% in
favor of Proposition A, apparently believe
the City Council had granted one too many
exceptions to the city's growth management
plan adopted in 1979.
While the attention of many residents is
fixed on reining in the spring deve
opmens
to outlying esidents areas, and cttyfictaTs
are concerned with ringing usiness —and
people — downtownwith lurin indust to a
site on iego s rder with Mexico. On
t—e other hand, infrastructure financing is pro-
videy eve opers m e nt—ieww ro Fi areas,
ut t e city is snort or capital to meet those
needs to areas rea yeve o
ere are oMer pro ems unique to this
southernmost city on the California coast,
problems associated with the population ex-
plosion in Tijuana, Mexico, and with a mayor
convicted of violating laws regulating cam-
paign contributions.
Mayor Roger Hedgecock, who assumed of-
fice in January 1983, has refused to step
down, and has challenged, on grounds of jury
tampering, his recent conviction; now the
California Supreme Court has entered the
case. Some say passage of the referendum,
which the mayor supported, indicates that he
retains popularity.
"One of the surprising things about the
vote was people said (that if the referendum
failed) this would show how Roger Hedge -
cock's influence has declined," said Al Reese,
director of public affairs for the San Diego
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Nevertheless, some members of the business
community think the mayor's problems make it
"an embarrassment to roll out the red carpet"
for firms considering moving to San Diego.
Yet, most residents believe San Diego is a
Pacific paradise worth preserving.
"If a person comes to San Diego and stays
six months, they say, 'I wish San Diego was
like it was when I moved here,"' said Max A.
Scheirer, senior vice president of the Greater
San Diego Chamber of Commerce.
What San Diego residents hope to prevent
is "Los Angelization" — congested highways,
urban sprawl and social problems associated
with an urban environment.
Although San Diego is the eighth largest
city in the nation, up from 14th in 1970, life
there resembles life in a small town. "In San
Diego, you have plenty of time to do things,"
observed the driver of an airport shuttle bus,
who moved here from New York last year.
The threat of urbanization is real. The pop-
ulation of San Diego County has been in-
creasing by more than 50,000 each year.
Long-term growth is forecast at 2.2% an-
nually, just below the current rate. This sur-
passes 1.1% projected growth for California
and 0.8% for the nation, according to a report
from the mayor's office.
The city is filled with expanses of
open land and has grown unevenly.
San Diego officials, however, have
had some success revitalizing the
downtown, which had lost business
to the fast-growing areas on the
north side of the city and county.
Companies with high-technology
labels — Biotechnology Center Inc.,
Biomagnetic Technologies Inc., M/A-
Com Linkabit Inc. and Logicon —
have chosen to locate to the north.
Much of the infrastructure ac-
companying development in this
vibrant northern part of San Diego
is our bi est financial hurdle."
ceptions to the plan, which restricts develop -
re fin nor stud of unfilled capital
ment in "unurbanized," or undeveloped,
nee s estimate at some mt ton wi
I areas through 1995. "Talk about a people's in -
be needed during the next 20 years. " ne of
, itiative," said Mel Buxbaum, director of com-
the things t—Fe eounciTs going tome to come
munications for the mayor.
to grips with is, how are we going to fund
"Unfortunately, the City Council has
that," the financial director said. One option
bowed to developers six times. I finally got
is to set up taxing districts to charge users for
fed up with it," Mayor Hedgecock told City &
services, as is done in newl develo ed areas.
State before the vote.
oposmon , w is arre genera o Ii-
"Leapfrog" development in San Diego
gation issues and restricted property -tax
makes planning more difficult, said John
hikes, caused the city to fall behind in capital
Lockwood, assistant city manager, and, in
improvements after 1978. As a result, the city
some cases, runs up the cost of providing in -
has little debt outstanding and operates on a
frastructure and services.
pay-as-you-go system. "If we have the cash,
"It's easier for a city to develop out pro -
we do it. If we don't, we don't — a novel
gressively, rather than leapfrog develop," he
concept in government," Ms. Watson said.
said. For instance, "the infrastructure is eas-
About $90 million of the city's $116 million
fiscal 1986 capital budget is funded.
Although San Diego residents would like to
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seal off their city from outsiders, they will have
to settle for the growth management plan.
Passage of the referendum will bolster
their efforts. Voters have wrested responsi-
bility from the City Council for making ex-
Photo murtesy of San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau Graphic by Amy Palmer and Tom Linden
Oceanfront developments in northem San Diego: much of the Infrastructure here pays for
Itself, but the city is short of capital to improve infrastructure In densely populated areas.
ier" if it's an extension of an existing system
in an adjoining neighborhood.
San Diego has instted "facilities beefit
assessment istrtc s" itun
to-3eve% ed
areas, following a 1984 upreme Court deci-
sion that upheld the city's right to charge spe-
cial fees. An assessment is charged to each
dwelling or acre of commercial development
to help finance municipal facilities typically
funded with the local property tax.
These fees range from $800 per acre of
commercial development in Rancho Ber-
nardo, to $57,000 per acre in the choicer prop-
erties in University City. For single-family
homes, fees per unit range from $100 to
$6,500. This is in addition to a requirement
that developers provide traditional infra-
structure such as roads and sewers.
San Diego's growth has placed a strain on
its budget. As in several other California
cities, San Diego is growing so fast that its
tax -revenue collections are closing in on the
ceiling imposed on municipalities by the
Gann initiative, that passed soon after Propo-
sition 13. Cities that surpass the ceiling must
either return the excess revenue to taxpayers
or seek voter permission to spend it (City &
State, October 1984).
"It's just sort of imminent and (when it will
happen) depends on how we aggregate our
revenues," said Ms. Watson. San Diego's fis-
cal 1986 ceiling is around $242 million, and
the portion of city revenue subject to the
Gann ceiling — taxes, fees and interest on
revenue — is $238 million, she said.
Other concerns for San Diego start with its
nearest neighbor, Tijuana.
San Diego's proximity to Mexico has lent
vitality to its tourist trade and has provided
an endless pool of labor for San Diego's ex-
panding service industry. Industry also bene-
fits — companies that set up plants across the
border can hire less costly Mexican workers. .
But problems arising from Tijuana's w,ld
growth have spilled over the border.
"The only two significant problems are bor-
der crime and sewage," said Mr. Lockwood.
Tijuana's elevation is higher than San
Diego's, "so any failings or inadequacies in their
(system) will (cause sewage to) roll downhill
and cross the international barrier;' he said.
San Diego has an emergency sewerage
connection that can process about 13 million
gallons of Mexico's sewage per day, and its
use has escalated in recent years. Between
1965 and 1978, it was used only six days a
year. Now, the connection is on every day.
Mexico has agreed to take care of Tijuana's
sewage problem. But the country has yet to
act on its promise, and the problem threatens
to become San Diego's. "They have some tre-
mendous problems, and sewage on American
beaches may not be their highest priority,"
Mr. Lockwood said.
And, the city police force must work the
border 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
"The fact that there's a border is a plus to
our economy, not a minus. It's a complication
because you have two cities, two cultures and
two languages," said Mayor Hedgecock. "But
it's an opportunity."
Under the mayor's direction, the city has
annexed from San Diego County some 4,000
acres along the Mexican border, of
which 3,200 will be used for industrial
development.
Some infrastructure is in place there
for a $138 million state prison to be
completed in 1986, said Mr. Schetter of
the chamber of commerce. City offi-
cials hope industries locating there
will pay to extend the infrastructure.
To round out its tourist attractions
— its beautiful beaches and world fa-
mous zoo — San Diego recently
worked out the financing for a new
convention center overlooking the
San Diego Bay. The existing civic cen-
ter can accommodate only 5,000 con-
ventioneers.
Voters four years ago defeated a
convention center proposal. The San
Diego port district, however, has
agreed to supply $125 million to fi-
nance the construction.
The city will operate the convention
center and lease it from the district for
$1 per year. Mr. Hedgecock boasts,
"It's the only no -debt convention cen-
ter in the country." •
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December 5, 1985
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Mr. David Davenport
Mayor
City of Plymouth
515 Narcissus Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Davenport:
Recently I sent you a copy of the Executive Summary
Report published by the Metropolitan Waste Control
(MWCC's) Rate Structure Task Force and informed you
meeting on the subject scheduled for November 1.
from the Final
Commission's
of the public
I wanted to now let you know that the Commissioners of the MWCC
unanimously approved the recommendations of the Task Force at the
meeting of the full Commission on November 19. A copy of the
resolution approved at that meeting is enclosed.
I am also forwarding a copy of the document entitled "Impact of
Alternative Rate Setting Methodology." It will tell you how you can
expect the new alternative cost allocation methodology to affect your
community's rates over a five year transitional period.
If you have any questions about the new rate structure, please give me
a call. I'd be happy to talk or meet with you.
Sincer ly,
Louis J. Breimhurst
Chief Administator
LJB:MPF:AM
Encl.
cc: City Managers/Administrators
350 Metro Square Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 612-222-8423
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METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
350 METRO SQUARE BUILDING, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
222-8423
RESOLUTION NO. 85-376
ADOPTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF
THE RATE STRUCTURE TASK FORCE AND DIRECTING
IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF
WHEREAS, The Touche Ross Management Study recommended that the
Commission's cost allocation methodology be studied for possible
changes; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Commission appointed a Rate Structure
Task Force to carry out such a study which resulted in findings and
recommendations contained in its final report of October 16, 1985; and
WHEREAS, The Commission received the report and held a public infor-
mational meeting on the findings and recommendations on November 1,
1985; and
WHEREAS, At the public meeting there was general acceptance of the
findings and recommendations of the Task Force report but concern was
expressed about the financial effect of an immediate implementation of
the SAC rate due to the proposed system; and
WHEREAS, The Commission has reviewed the report and the recommen-
dations of its staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission, that it hereby adopts the findings and recommendations of
the Rate Structure Task Force as embodied in its final report dated
October 16, 1985;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Commission adopts the concept of
phasing in the SAC rate due to the proposed system in order to miti-
gate their financial effect; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Commission staff is directed to begin
implementation of the recommendations through development of internal
policy, transmittal to other agencies which may have review authority,
and pursuit of necessary legislative changes.
Adopted this 19th day of November, 1985.
METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION !
By by
Peter E. Mein ma Louis J. Br(firrffiurst
Chairman Chief Administrator
RLB:pp
11.15.85
METROPOLITAn
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Impact of Alternative Rate Setting
Methodology
November 1, 1985
Introduction
• On October 16, 1985 the Rate Structure Task Force issued
its Findings and Recommendtions regarding the MWCC's cost
allocation methodology. A summary of these
recommendations is contained in the Task Force Executive
Summary. If there are any questions regarding this
document please contact Ms. Pat Ferguson of the MWCC.
• The document is designed to help answer the question:
If the Commission adopts and phases in the
alternative cost allocation methodology recommended
by the Rate Structure Task Force what will be the
projected impact on my community's rates over the
five transitional year period?
• To accomplish this objective the document is organized as
follows:
Page
Projected Impact on 1986 Rates 2
Projected Impact on 1987- 1990 Rates 3 - 10
Projected Impact on 1991 Rates 11
- 1 -
Proiected Impact on 1986 Rates
• The Commission will determine 1986 rates using the
existing cost allocation methodology.
• Communities can continue to use 1986 projected rates
supplied by the MWCC for purposes of developing their
1986 budgets.
• The earliest the new methodology would be used is 1987.
- 2 -
Projected Rate Impact on
Service Area 1
Projected Rate per 100,000 Gallons
Current
Alternative
Net Change
Communities Affected
Arden Hills
Columbia Heights
Falcon Heights
Gem Lake
Hugo
Lauderdale
Mahtomedi
Mendota
New Hope
Oakdale
Robbinsdale
St. Louis Park
West St. Paul
Willernie
1987
1988
1989
$86.63
$93.01
$97.87
85.20
92.23
97.66
1990
$103.74
103.74
$(1.43) $(0.78) $�(.D.21) $ 0.00
Birchwood
Crystal
Forest Lake
Golden Valley
Lake Elmo
Lilydale
Maplewood
Mendota Heights
North Oaks
Plymouth
Roseville
St. Paul
White Bear Lake
Woodbury
Brooklyn Center
Edina
Forest Lake Twshp.
Hilltop
Landfall
Little Canada
Medicine Lake
Minneapolis
North St. Paul
Richfield
St. Anthony
Vadnais Heights
White Bear Twshp.
The rate impact analysis was based on cost and flow
projections contained in the MWCC's 1986-1990 Development
Program and reflects a five year phase-in of the proposed
alternative cost allocation methodology.
- 3 -
Protected Rate Impact on
Service Area 2
Projected Rate per 100,000 Gallons
1987
1988
1989
1990
Current $95.04
$104.30
$111.04
$117.87
Alternative 91.73
98.60
102.59
106.34
Net Change $(3.31)
$ (5.70)
$ (8.45)
$(11.53)
Communities Affected
Andover Blaine Brooklyn Park
Centerville Circle Pines Coon Rapids
Lexington Lino Lakes Maple Grove
Moundsview New Brighton Osseo
Spring Lake Park
The rate impact analysis was based on cost and flow
projections contained in the MWCC's 1986-1990 Development
Program and reflects a five year phase-in of the proposed
alternative cost allocation methodology.
- 4 -
Proiected Rate Impact on
Service Area 3
Proiected Rate per 100,000 Gallons
1987 1988 1989
Current $113.66 $125.07 $134.56
Alternative 106.62 111.06 112.00
Net Change $(7.04) $(14.01) $(22.56)
Communities Affected
Anoka
Ramsey
1990
$145.36
111.75
$(33.61)
The rate impact analysis was based on cost and flow
projections contained in the MWCC's 1986-1990 Development
Program and reflects a five year phase-in of the proposed
alternative cost allocation methodology.
- 5 -
Projected Rate Impact on
Service Area 4
Projected Rate per 100,000 Gallons
1987 1988 1989
Current $104.06 $112.56 $118.28
Alternative 98.95 103.56 105.49
Net Change $(5.11) $ (9.00) $(12.79)
Communities Affected
Chanhassen
Excelsior
Independence
Maple Plain
Mound
Prior Lake
Shorewood
Victoria
Deephaven
Greenfield
Laketown Township
Minnetonka
Minnetrista
St. Bonifacius
Spring Park
Waconia
1990
$125.49
107.88
$(17.61)
Eden Prairie
Greenwood
Long Lake
Minnetonka Beach
Orono
Shakopee
Tonka Bay
Wayzata
The rate impact analysis was based on cost and flow
projections contained in the MWCC's 1986-1990 Development
Program and reflects a five year phase-in of the proposed
alternative cost allocation methodology.
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Proiected Rate Impact on
Service Area 5
Proiected Rate Per 100,000 Gallons
Current
Alternative
Net Change
Communities Affected
Bloomington
1987
$87.24
85.48
$(1.76)
1988
$93.69
92.23
$(1.46)
Burnsville
1989
1990
$98.17
$103.65
97.66
103.74
$(0.51)
$ 0.09
Eagan
The rate impact analysis was based on cost and flow
projections contained in the MWCC's 1986-1990 Development
Program and reflects a five year phase-in of the proposed
alternative cost allocation methodology.
- 7 -
Proiected Rate Impact on
Service Area 6
Proiected Rate per 100,000 Gallons
Current
Alternative
Net Change
Communities Affected
Empire Township
Newport
St. Paul Park
1987
1988
1989
1990
$84.63
$90.20
$94.79
$100.62
85.20
92.23
97.66
103.74
$0.57
$ 2.03
$ 2.87
$ 3.12
Farmington Inver Grove Heights
Oak Park Heights Rosemount
South St. Paul
The rate impact analysis was based on cost and flow
projections contained in the MWCC's 1986-1990 Development
Program and reflects a five year phase-in of the proposed
alternative cost allocation methodology.
- 8 -
Projected Rate Impact for Communities
Without Interceptors
Projected Rates per 100,000 Gallons
1987
1988
1989
1990
Current $75.90
$80.95
$85.13
$90.39
Alternative 76.36
84.50
92.13
100.82
Net Change $0.46
$ 3.55
$ 7.00
$10.43
Communities Affected
Bayport Chaska Cottage Grove
Hastings Savage Stillwater
Stillwater Twshp.
The rate impact analysis was based on cost and flow
projections contained in the MWCC's 1986-1990 Development
Program and reflects a five year phase-in of the proposed
alternative cost allocation methodology.
- 9 -
Proiected Revenue Impact for Communities
in Several Service Areas
• The projected revenue impact associated with a change in
the cost allocation methodology for a particular community
can be calculated by using the net change previously
described multiplied by the expected future flow by year
for the specific community.
• Under the current cost allocation system, the following
communities are in more than one service area and receive
different rates for the same service.
Community Service Areas
Apple Valley
5
and 6
Champlin
2
and 3
Fridley
1
and 2
Hopkins
1
and 4
Lakeville
5
and 6
Medina
2
and 4
Shoreview
1
and 2
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Projected Impact on 1991 Rates
• In 1991 all users would pay a uniform, system -wide rate.
• The Task Force did _not make projections on 1991 rates
because the data was not available. Based on cost trends
in the MWCC Development Program, an expected system -wide
rate would be in the range of approximately $110.00 to
$113.00 per 100,000 gallons in 1991.
1-3
PARK do RIDE LOT SURVEY RESULTS
December 2, 1985
Question:
Respondent
Residence
M/F
1
2
3
4
1
Plymouth
F
A
E
D
None
2
Minnetonka
F
B
C
C
Add a lot by C.R. 6
and 101
3
Plymouth
F
B
D
D
None
4
Loretto
F
B
C
C
Place an ad in the
local papers
5
Plymouth
M
C
B
D
Run buses from
downtown and back
during midday
6
Plymouth
M
B
D
D
Keep all lights
working in lot
during dark hours
7
Plymouth
F
B
D
D
None
8
Plymouth
F
B
B
D
Clean snow out and
fix lights. P.S.
Metrolink is great.
9
Plymouth
F
B
D
D
Lot could use more
lights,
Park & Ride Lot Survey Results
Page 2
SUMMARY:
Number questionnaires sent: 21. Number Returned: 9. % Response: 43%
Origin of respondents: 7 Plymouth; 2 other city.
Male/Female: 7 female; 2 male
Q.1. - Use park and ride lot to:
1 or 11% Rideshare to work in private vehicle.
7 or 78% Catch Plymouth Metrolink
1 or 11% Other
Q.2. - Lot maintenance characterized as:
2 or 22% Marginal/Unacceptable
1 or 11% Satisfactory
6 or 67% Above average/Excellent
Q.3. - Park space availability is normally:
0 or 0% Not available
0 or 0% Sometimes available
2 or 25% Usually available
7 or 78% Always available
COMPARISON OF PLANNING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE
The following figures represent the number of applications received and in
Planning Department for the month of: November 1985
THIS YEAR THIS MONTH
TYPE OF APPLICATION MONTH TO DATE LAST YEAR
process by the
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
Site Plan
6
55
1
49
Preliminary Plats*/RLS
1
28
2
35
Final Plats*/RLS
4
46
-
45
PUD Concept Plans
1
7
1
10
PUD Preliminary Plats
-
10
-
12
PUD Final Plats
2
17
-
25
Conditional Use Permits
5
58
2
55
Rezonings**
_
13
_
17
Lot Division/Consolidation
4
31
2
25
Variances
5
50
3
42
Sign Plans
-
_
_
1
Site Plan Amendments
_
1
Rev General Development Plans
-
1
Land Use Guide Plan Amendments**
1
7
_
6
Landscape Plans
_
_
Other
1
3
-
2
TOTAL
30
327
11
324
* Other than Planned Unit Developments
**Includes Planned Unit Developments
COMPARISON OF PLAN14ING APPLICATION VOLUME BY TYPE
The following figures represent the number of applications received and in process by the
Planning Department for the second half of 1985:
TYPE OF APPLICATION
duly
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov Dec
Site Plan
10
6
4
3
6
Preliminary Plats*/RLS
4
3
2
2
1
Final Plats*/RLS
9
2
Na -t
3
4
PUD Concept Plans
1
-
-
1
1
PUD Preliminary Plats
2
1
-
2
-
PUD Final Plats
2
2
-
-
2
Conditional Use Permits
8
5
8
6
5
Rezonings**
2
1
2
1
-
Lot Division/Consolidation
4
3
2
-
4
Variances
9
2
6
5
5
Sign Plans
-
-
-
-
-
Site Plan Amendments
-
1
-
-
-
Rev General Development Plans
-
-
-
-
-
Land Use Guide Plan Amendments**
1
-
-
1
1
Landscape Plans
-
-
-
-
-
Other
-
-
1
1
1
TOTALS
52
26
27
25
30
* Other than Planned Unit Developments
**Includes Planned Unit Developments
MONTHLY PERMIT ISSUANCE BUILDING DIV
NOVEMBER '85
BUILDING PERMITS
CURRENT
Y.T.D.
1984
L.Y.T.D
Public
0
5
0
1
Comm/Ind/New
3
19
1
18
Alteration
5
108
9
94
Residential
44
602
41
559
Multi -Family
0
1 6(z5 -r 0_,+;�)
7
19
Remodeling
27
464
21
484
Foundations
4
10
1
4
Garage
0
17
4
53
TOTALS
83
1241
84
1232
VALUATION/PERMITS
Public
Comm/Ind/New
Alteration
Residential
Multi -Family
Remodeling
Foundations
Garage
TOTALS
OTHER PERMITS
Plumbing
Mechanical
Signs
Grading
Wells
Moving
Septic/Removal
Demolish
TOTALS
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
PLAN CHECK FEES
SAC FEES
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
t0
1,962,000
43,700
3,140,321
0
50,017
249,000
8,200
$5,453,238
$1,712,016
t0
$361,000
17,622,268
340,000
19,527,752
5,750,317
119,080
5,426,898
54,785,340
3,432,900
46,798,762
12,120,000
16,660,929
23,233,829
2,528,402
104,920
2,989,215
1,185,000
16,480
476,480
109,741
6,618
322,779
$95,813,084 $20,680,927 $99,136,715
115
1240
81
1007
100
997
76
945
9
89
9
138
0
18
3
22
1
20
0
6
1
5
0
0
0
99
0
0
0
4
1
3
226
2,472
170
21121
$24,295
$376,153
$41,076
$361,092
$13,314
8202,273
$22,729
$193,983
$31,875
$466,175
$104,125
$433,500
43
402
26
331
SEWER & WATER ACTIVITY CURRENT Y.T.D.
SEWER & WATER CONNECTIONS
Sewer 89 702
Water 89 ��,728
TOTALS 178 1430
METERS ISSUED
5/8 X 3/4 inch
64
655
3/4 inch
18
63
1 inch
1
5
1 1/2 inch
3
38
2 inch
1
6
3 inch
0
2
4 inch
1
6
TOTALS
88
775
z -s
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 1985
The regular Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Steigerwald, Commissioners
Wire, Magnus, Stulberg, Plufka, Mellen
and Pauba.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
City Engineer Sherm Goldberg
Community Development Secretary
Grace Wineman
*CONSENT AGENDA AND
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner *MINUTES OF NOVEMBER
Magnus to recommend approval of the November 20, 1985 20, 1985
Minutes as submitted.
VOTE 6 Ayes. Commissioner Wire abstained. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC iiEARINGS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the request by Holiday
Stationstores, Inc. and requested an overview of the Novem-
ber 22, 1985 staff report by Coordinator McConn. Chairman
Steigerwald introduced Mr. Dave Hoeschen, Holiday Station -
stores, Inc. and Robert Byers, Short -Elliott -Henderson,
Inc. who prepared the traffic survey. He inquired when the
traffic survey was done; time of day; and, weather con-
ditions. Mr. Byers responded that the report is based on
noon and evening hours where the most activity occurs during
the week. The survey was done in late October, the roadways
were clear.
Commissioner Wire inquired about the location of the by-pass
aisles and whether cars could block the entrance to the
facility. Coordinator McConn explained the location. Com-
missioner Plufka noted that he has visited the facility and
is still concerned about the by-pass aisle on the south, and
whether traffic can get through. He stated this should be
addressed and the plan should demonstrate that this aisle
can be kept open. Striping and signage should be enforced
to keep people out of the north drive aisle.
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HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES
INC. - SITE PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AMENDMENT
(85088)
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Planning Commission Minutes
December 4, 1985
Mr. Byers stated that it is difficult to enforce parking and
driving restrictions with signage.
Commissioner Plufka suggested that the personnel at the pay
station control the parking in the by-pass aisles. Mr.
Hoeschen stated that from a retail point of view they would
prefer not to be in the position of dictating to the custom-
ers. Commissioner Plufka understood this position but
stated there could be more ill -will by customers who are
trying to get in and out of the facility to buy gas.
Chairman Steigerwald stated the by-pass aisles are of con-
cern and that adding the pumps will add to the traffic and
customer frustration. Commissioner Plufka concurred, stat-
ing that there is adequate space to pump the gas, but cars
parked in the aisles will cause problems.
Commissioner Magnus stated that the station should be re-
designed and the door,to the store area be relocated to
diminish the problem of cars parking in the by-pass lanes.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired if the applicant concurs with
Condition No. 5 that prohibits outside storage and display
of merchandise. Mr. Hoeschen answered affirmatively. Com-
missioner Wire commented that he has noticed outside storage
of merchandise at other facilities. Mr. Hoeschen stated it
is their intent to reduce this at the other facilities; and,
it is to their advantage to have no outside storage or mer-
chandise display at this station.
Commissioner Magnus inquired if they had considered another
type of gasoline dispenser. Mr. Hoeschen stated they do use
two types of dispensers, but it necessary from a corporate
standpoint to install the same type of dispensers at all
their facilities.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Foster, 10717 10th Avenue North, stated he owns the
mobile home park nearby and is a frequent customer at the
station. He agrees with the addition of the two gas pumps.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Mellen to recommend approval for the Site Plan, Conditional
Use Permit Amendment and Variances for Holiday Station -
stores, Inc. subject to the conditions as stated in the
November 19, 1985 staff report.
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December 4, 1985
Commissioner Stulberg stated that the addition of the two
pumps will improve the circulation to better handle the
customer traffic, and will create less stacking problems.
Commissioner Mellen concurred.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO AMEND
to Amend the Motion that before the City Council reviews the
application, staff review a signage plan that conforms to
the traffic study for vehicle direction and to alert the
drivers to keep the by-pass aisles clear.
Commissioner Wire reiterated the condition of approval to
stress that there shall be no merchandise stored outside.
Roll Call Vote on the Amendment. Commissioner Mellen, Nay. VOTE - AMENDMENT
6 Ayes. MOTION carried., NOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Magnus stated he cannot support the recommenda-
tion for approval because the plan over -extends the use of
the property; and, there are other alternatives to provide
good traffic circulation. The addition of the gas pumps
will make it more difficult to visit the facility and there
are other dispensing systems that could be used along with
the redesign of the building.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as once Amended. Commissioner VOTE - MAIN NOTION
Magnus Nay. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. NOTION CARRIED
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by Scanticon SCANTICON CORP
Corporation and Prudential Insurance Company. He requested AND PRUDENNTIAL
an overview of the November 25, 1985 staff report by Coord- INSURANCE CO.
inator McConn. MPUD FINAL PLAN,
SITE PLAN,
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Glen Schostak, Prince- CONDITIONAL USE
ton, N.J., representing Scanticon Corporation; and, Mr. PERMIT AND VARIANCE
Miles Lindberg, BRW Architects. Mr. Schostak provided a (85117)
slide presentation of the facility in New Hersey, and a
summary of the proposal.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired if they agree with the content
of the consulting engineers' traffic analysis. Mr. Lindberg
stated they agree with Numbers 1 and 2 verbatum and, regard-
ing the points in number three, they can work with them on
appropriate striping.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired whether there was agreement
regarding the signage as addressed by staff. Mr. Lindberg
answered affirmatively.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing, as there was
no one present to speak on this item, the Public Hearing was
closed.
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December 4, 1985
Commissioner Wire stated his concern regarding the signage
in that the "Flagship" Building has signage approved for a
location on I-494 and if every tenant comes in with a re-
quest for signage on 494, the signage will lose its visibil-
ity and the number of signs will be aesthetically
displeasing.
Coordinator McConn explained that the sign approved for the
I-494 location shows only the 3033 Campus Drive address,
there are no tenant names. Commissioner Wire statetrhe is
still concerned that this will not be the last request for
signage at this location. Commissioner Plufka stated he
doesn't foresee there will be many more requests for signage
on 494. Commissioner Pauba concurred, stating he does not
see a proliferation of signs; that identification is impor-
tant for the facility; and, if the sign is in good taste
there should be no problem.
Commissioner Wire inquired if the sign is necessary because
the clientel for the facility will arrive by plane and be
transported to the facility. Mr. Schostak stated that their
marketing reports show that 80% of the conference business
will originate with local companies from the Twin City
area. Their research has shown that people want clear
directions on how to get to the facility. Also, their con-
cept of seclusion does not give the building itself visibil-
ity, so signage is needed. Commissioner Wire inquired how
the sign would look. Mr. Lindberg stated the signage has
not been designed, but will have limited verbiage possibly
using only the words "Scanticon-Minneapolis Conference
Center".
Commissioner Wire inquired about transient customers and
their plans for offering weekend packages. Mr. Schostak
stated there would be weekend packages offered. Commis-
sioner Wire inquired if the rates would be less than those
charged for the conference stays. Mr. Schostak stated this
would be the case. Commissioner Wire confirmed that Scanti-
con would not advertise rates on their sign. Commissioner
Plufka inquired if the restaurants associated to the center
would require additional signage? Mr. Schostak stated that
this would not be the case. Advertising the restaurants
would be low key through ads placed in local newspapers. He
added that because of the type of facility it will be, there
is no need to bring customers in off the street.
Commissioner Wire inquired about the recreational and health
facility and if Scanticon and Prudential would be the sole
operator. Mr. Schostak stated this is the case and that
Scanticon is the management company for everything within
the facility. Commission Wire inquired about weekend use of
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Planning Commission Minutes
December 4, 1985
the recreational facilities and whether the campus
employees' families will be able to use the facilities.
Mr. Schostak stated the recreational facilities will be
integral to the Northwest Business Campus and they do not
want to alienate the tenants. However, it will be best to
have them use the facilities on a limited membership basis
The facility is mainly for the clients of Scanticon. Com-
missioner Wire inquired if they would sell memberships.
Mr. Schostak explained it would not be that open; and, would
be by reservation only.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the height of the lodg-
ing wing of the building. Mr. Lindberg stated the parapet
of the 6th floor would be at the third floor of the "Flag-
ship" building.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO APPROVE
Steigerwald to recommend approval for the MPUD Final Plan,
Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for "Scanti-
con", subject to the conditions as stated in the November
25, 1985 staff report.
Commissioner Pauba stated that it is an exciting facility
and will be good for the City of Plymouth.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application and re-
quested an overview of the November 19, 1985 staff report by
Coordinator McConn.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Mr. Greg Frank, McCombs -
Knutson Associates, representing the petitioner. Mr. Frank
gave the history of the property noting that the church is
platting the property for four single family residential
lots; a lot for the church; and, a lot for public parkland.
Commissioner Pauba inquired if the church will retain owner-
ship of the residential lots. Mr. Frank stated the church
will sell the lots to individual home builders.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Theodore K. Abe, 114 Forestview Lane N, stated he lives
across from the church and it is his opinion that the
proposed single family units will be built on the worst
possible land area of the plat. He explained that he and
other neighbors have severe water and drainage problems on
their property and development of this property will com-
pound their problems. He stated the proposed location of
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
ST. MARY'S OF THE
LAKE CHURCH
PRELIMINARY PLAT
(85119)
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Planning Commission Minutes
December 4, 1985
the lots leave no rear yards for the individual homes; and,
grading and clearing the land will impact other homes in the
area with excess drainage. He stated the City has been do-
ing work in the area which also increased the water levels.
Art Cannon, 216 Forestview Lane, concurred with Mr. Abe and
noted that the drainage flow is from the pond into the creek
across the subject property to County Road 15. Chairman
Steigerwald inquired about the problems with the culvert.
Mr. Cannon stated he has no problem with excess drainage at
his home as his sump pump takes care of this. He stafed his
concern is for the wildlife in this undeveloped area where
they have seen geese and pheasants. He stated he has re-
viewed the plat and the placement of the proposed lots indi-
cate to him that there will be fill placed in the pond and
the wildlife area will be destroyed.
Mr. Frank stated the elevation of the pond will remain the
same; that some dredging will be accomplished with a small
amount of fill to provide compensating storage volumes.
Mr. Cannon inquired if an environmental study will be done
and, whether the residents can request that one be done?
Coordinator McConn explained that this development does not
exceed any of the threshholds so an environmental study is
not be mandatory. She further explained that the residents
must make a request for a study through the Environmental
Quality Board (EQB).
Mr. Cannon stated he bought his home because of the ponding
and he doesn't want to see it destroyed.
Mr. Abe stated his concern about the removal of brush and
vegetation that will increase the level of the pond and
water flow. Coordinator McConn explained the Storm Water
Drainage Plan and ponding requirements; and, that these
calculations take into consideration full development of
this land.
Chairman Steigerwald confirmed with Coordinator McConn that
the Henning development has contributed to the problems in
this area. He explained that this development has had prob-
lems with installing their drainage system.
Mr. Cannon inquired if the storm sewer system is installed
before any homes? Coordinator McConn stated that this is a
dual process for development of the property. She explained
the provisions of the Development Contracts, which require
financial guarantees for the completion of drainage and
utility systems. Guarantees are also required to assure
installation and maintenance of erosion control methods.
City Engineer Goldberg stated the City has looked at the
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December 4, 1985
drainage systems from Highway 12, County Road 15, and High-
way 55 where there are some culverts that need improvements.
Mr. Cannon inquired if there had been any thought given to
"flip-flopping" the development areas to allow the wildlife
ponding area to remain as it exists today. Coordinator
McConn explained requirements of the Comprehensive Park
Plan. She identified those areas subject to ponding ease-
ments which cannot be developed. It was explained the
church gets credit for only that land which is at or above
the High Water Elevation.
Mr. Cannon inquired about the value of the homes to be con-
structed. Chairman Steigerwald explained that the City does
not require the developer to guarantee home values. Mr.
Frank stated that the church will sell the lots to individ-
uals who will have homes constructed; the lots are large so
they would be similar to a more expensive home.
MOTION by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by Commissioner
Pauba to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for St.
Mary's of the Lake Church, subject to the conditions as
stated in the November 19, 1985 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application by Glory of
Christ Lutheran Church and requested an overview of the
November 19, 1985 staff report by Coordinator McConn.
Commissioner Magnus inquired about the reference to a vari-
ance in the last paragraph of correspondence submitted by
the church. Coordinator McConn explained this would not be
feasible. Commissioner Magnus inquired about a Conditional
Use Permit. Coordinator McConn explained that the Ordinance
prohibits churches in the FRO Zoning District so that appli-
cation for a Conditional Use Permit is not allowable.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Rev. O. Strohschein, 1815
Shadyview Circle, who stated the land was purchased in 1982
and was a sound business decision. It is in an area the
church would like to serve which is accessible to the
congregation. He noted that land costs prohibit the church
from buying land in developed areas of Plymouth.
Chairman Steigerwald stated the church purchased the land
two years after the Ordinance change. He inquired if the
church representatives checked the land use of the proper-
ty. Rev. Strohschein stated he became Pastor in dune of
this year and is not aware of what transpired in 1982.
NOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - NOTION CARRIED
GLORY OF CHRIST
LUTHERAN CHURCH
ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT (85120)
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December 4, 1985
Commissioner Wire inquired why the church would want to have
their church in a future industrial area. Rev. Strohschein
stated that this was not thought to be detrimental to the
church because it would be close to areas where people in
the congregation would work and live; and, the size of the
parcel would buffer the church from industrial development.
Chairman Steigerwald opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Dean Swanson, 18395 Highway 55, stated that rules and
regulations are needed but certainly can be changed. He
suggested certain things in the proposal by the church that
were not considered by City staff; such as the fact that a
major highway is on one side of the church's property so
that prohibiting development would seem to be an error.
Chairman Steigerwald explained the MUSA (Metropolitan Urban
Service Area) and CUSA (Community Urban Service Area) and
that development cannot occur because of constraints on
sewer capacity.
Mr. Swanson stated that it is his opinion that FRD (future
restricted development) is not zoning -- it's not anything
and various uses for the land should be considered by the
City. Coordinator McConn explained that the FRD is a zoning
designation and the property is guided IP (planned indus-
trial). The Zoning Ordinance identifies allowable uses
within the FRD zoned areas.
Rev. Strohschein stated he called other neighborhood
churches and surveyed their water/sewer useage. He stated
that in all cases single family homes exceed individual
church useage. He stated he called other churches who use
septic systems and wells and they have verified they operate
efficiently for their facilities.
Chairman Steigerwald stated that the City's concern with
private systems is that, adding to the building and/or
church activities, such as a school, would be a burden to
that system and to the City's ability to provide police and
fire protection. Commissioner Pauba concurred.
Rev. Strohschein stated the City has control over any pro-
posed expansion to the church facility. The area where the
church would be built already gets police and fire services
so that the church would be a problem as far as additional
coverage.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that this Ordinance change
would allow church construction in all FRD zoned areas which
would be a significant impact on all City services.
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December 4, 1985
Mr. Swanson stated that the City should petition the Metro-
politan Council to allocate more sewer capacity to the
City. Chairman Steigerwald explained there could be citizen
participation in such a petition; however, the City must
abide by the Comprehensive Plan as approved.
Chairman Steigerwald closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Plufka stated he questions the survey taken by
the petitioner showing sewage flow generated by a church
would be less than a single family residence. Rev.
Strohschein stated that he had talked with a representative
of McCombs -Knutson Associates who investigated why such high
useage was designated for a church facility and,it was found
that the peak flows on Sundays were used as the average.
Realistically, the church would not generate this amount.
City Engineer Goldberg explained that a septic system for a
church would need to be designed for the maximum useage. He
explained further that the soils in this area of Plymouth
are not compatible for septic systems. Rev. Strohschein
stated that it is his opinion that the acreage is large
enough to minimize any impact from a septic system. City
Engineer Goldberg noted the high cost of a septic system
where soils are incompatible. Rev. Strohschein stated the
cost would be their problem and they could absorb the cost.
Chairman Steigerwald inquired about the church's tentative
time table for construction of the church. Rev. Strohschein
stated that at the earliest it would be next fall; they pro-
pose a 6,000 sq. ft. building which would serve a congrega-
tion of 600 to 700 members and could assure the City they
would not expand until sewer is available.
Commissioner Plufka reiterated that this Ordinance Amendment
would affect all the FRO zoned land in Plymouth which would
substantially impact the City's services.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY
Stulberg to recommend denial of the Zoning Ordinance Amend-
ment, subject to the reasons as stated in the November 19,
1985 staff report; development of this land is premature and
opens the door to significant problems as discussed by the
Commission.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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December 4, 1985
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Steigerwald introduced the application that was
heard by the Commission at a Public Hearing held on November
6, 1985, at which time the Commission deferred the item for
modifications to the plans. Reading of the November 19,
1985 staff report was waived.
Chairman Steigerwald introduced Bob Fields, representing the
petition. Mr. Fields explained the modifications "Vo the
plans for the carwash. The Commission inquired about the
tentative date the facility would be open for business.
Mr. Fields stated they are tentatively considering starting
construction in early January to be open for business in
March, 1986.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Plufka, to recommend approval for the General Development
Plan Amendment, Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and
Variance for Bob Fields and Brian Zeubert for the
"U-Do-Carwash", subject to the conditions as stated in the
November 19, 1985 staff report.
Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
AD_1WRNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AMENDMENT, SITE
PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND VARIANCE
FOR BOB FIELDS AND
BRIAN ZEUBERG
FOR "U-DO-CARWASH"
(85109)
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Za ta
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
?pendent School District 284
WAYZATA WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAYZATA BOULEVARD & BARRY AVENUE WAYZATA, MN 55391 (612) 475-4580
December 6, 1985
Mr. Frank Bolles
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles,
Thank you so much for your participation in our career after-
noon at Wayzata West. Our ninth graders appreciated the infor-
mation that only you could provide. We believe that many seeds
:vcr€ Planted and that students have gained very valuable insights.
The entire Wayzata West staff would also like to express our
sincere appreciation for giving an afternoon to this project.
We realize the importance of community support and involvement
in the education of young people. We felt a real team spirit
that afternoon. Thanks so much for helping.
SWinc
Sharen Hilliard
IDEA Coordinator WWJHS
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City of Golden Valley
December 2, 1985
Ms. Nina Rothchild, Commissioner
State of Minnesota
Department of Employee Relations
3rd Floor, Space Center Building
44 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Commissioner Rothchild:
I am writing on behalf of the one hundred and
ticipating in the MAMA Comparable Worth Study
Data Associates, Business Advisors. Please be
have the study results to each jurisdiction by
study by design calls for a significant amount
the description and valuing of work. To date,
employees have committed a substantial amount
forty organizations par -
being conducted by Control
advised that we expect to
December 31, 1985. Our
of employee input in both
almost 3,000 of our 10,000
of time to this effort.
Unfortunately, the logistics of such a project are complex and the time
frame longer than originally anticipated. A few of our representative
employee groups are still struggling with the establishment of values for
certain areas of work. Rather than force a decision by them which might be
inaccurate or diminish the ownership they might feel for the results, we
have opted to spend the extra time.
We understand and apologize for the problems this will cause your office in
reporting to the Legislature. We are committed to accomplishing the major
thrust of the legislation by establishing reasonable pay relationships
among all our employees. Our participating jurisdictions have been advised
of the time requirements you are working with and will attempt to return
the reports to your office as soon as possible after receipt of the data on
December 31.
I have attached a list of the participating entities. Please accept this
as their official response to your reporting questionnaire of November 1,
1985, i
Mo t c i ally
'yh
William S. y
Chair, MAMA Lal
City Manag ,/
WSJ: pb
or"Relations Committee
ity of Golden Valley
Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley Minnesota, 55427, (612) 545-3781
CITY OF
PLYMOUTI+
December 10, 1985
Ms. Jeanette Pugh
M.A.D.D.
Metro Chapter #1
8700 West 38th Street, #212
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Dear Jeanette:
I am sorry that my daughter's 16th birthday celebration kept
me from attending M.A.D.D.'s Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance
for the Victims of Drunk Drivers and of Hope at the State
Capitol this last Sunday evening.
My daughter is not my biological child, but rather she is my
wife's cousin who came to live with my wife, Belle, and I,
along with her brother and three other sisters following
the death of her parents on June 23, 1973. Her parents were
killed by a drunk driver that evening when they were celebrating
their wedding anniversary.
So my wife
hope for a
designating
of Hope".
and family join with me in endorsing M.A.D.D.'s
less violent future for everyone and thank you for
the week of December 8th "The Week of Remembrance
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (6121 559-2800
CITY OF
PLYMOUTF+
December 10, 1985
Governor Rudy Perpich
State of Minnesota
Office of the Governor
St. Paul, MN 55155
Dear Governor Perpich:
I will be leaving office the first Monday in January. I
have enjoyed the 11 years that I have been involved with
government in Plymouth and especially the last 5 years it
has been my privilege to serve our community as its Mayor.
I have appreciated the cooperation you have extended to
Plymouth's various legislators, Senators Jude and Ramstad,
and Representatives Heap, Shaver and Clausnitzer on bills of
local interest. For example, the recent Legislature adopted
a bill authorizing a Plymouth Port Authority and you signed
that bill into law earlier in the year.
I earlier wrote Reith Ford and complimented him on your
appointments of Sandra Gardebring to the Chair position of
the Metropolitan Council and Pete Meintsma to the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission, but I want to again do so. Sandra
is a bridge builder who appreciates the symbiotic relationship
that exists between urban and suburban interests on matters
of metropolitan -wide concern. Pete is uniquely qualified
because of his intellectual curiosity and experience as New
Hope Mayor. (A copy of my letter to Sandra is enclosed in
regard to the Mall of America and Fantasy World proposal for
Bloomington.) Reith has also done a good job of entering my
correspondence.
In the 1986 legislative session you are likely to see a bill
introduced by Plymouth legislators to provide for a special
levy authorization for the purpose of allowing communities
to develop an infrastructure replacement reserve. This bill
may be in the form of an amendment to M.S.A. 6471.57 (Public
Works Reserve Fund). Although Plymouth is a relatively new
community, we believe that it is not too early to be projecting
ahead to the year 2000. What is it going to cost the City
to replace our roads and aging sanitary sewer and utility
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Governor Rudy Perpich
December 10, 1985
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systems, and how do we provide for a mechanism for such
replacement independent of the City's general fund revenues?
Two years ago the Plymouth City Council, in conjunction with
the firm of Tischler & Associates of Washington, D.C.,
developed a fiscal computer model that projects the cost of
an infrastructure replacement for our community between now
and the year 2000. We were one of only a handful of communi-
ties to develop such a fiscal planning model. Plymouth
would be pleased to share its efforts with other communities
in Minnesota so they might have the benefit of our work.
The model confirms that a significant amount of money, even
for a community that is rapidly developing like ours, will
be required for infrastructure replacement. In fact, we
projected that more than thirty million dollars will be
needed to replace City streets alone by the year 2000.
Older, more mature suburbs are already grappling with funding
infrastructure replacement. The special assessment mechanism
has only limited legal viability and the general levy limita-
tions prevent or inhibit the amount that can be raised for
such purpose. A special levy dedicated solely to infrastructure
replacement or reconstruction to be levied at the local
government's option, makes great sense.
Plymouth's City Attorney has developed draft legislation
authorizing the special levy and a copy of a proposed form
of bill is enclosed. I sincerely believe that It ;s a "good
government" bill that transcends partisan political lines
and traditional urban, suburban and rural divisions. It is
a concept that I hope the Citizen's League, the League of
Cities, the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and
others will support.
Early in 1986 you will be delivering your State of the State
Address. When you and your advisors formulate your legislative
agenda, I hope that you will give some thought to this
legislation that the City of Plymouth would like to sponsor.
If you have an interest in pursuing it, please have Keith
contact me or our City Manager, Jim Willis, at 559-5900.
Tha you, ,Poyerno�and pl� accept my personal regards.
S'� c reel
L
David J.
Mayor
venport
cc: Senator James Ramstad Representative Dale Clausnitzer
Senator Tad Jude Representative William Schreiber
Representative Jim Heap Mayor -Elect Virgil Schneider
Representative Craig Shaver
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CITY OF
PIYMOUTR
December 10, 1985
Mr. N. O. Nielsen, Investigator
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Niel:
Congratulations on receiving the Award of Merit at the Second
Annual Public Safety Awards Dinner at North Memorial on
November 21st. This recognition reflects positively upon
your fellow officers, the Plymouth Police Department and the
entire City staff.
I have a great deal of respect for Chief Carlquist and the
fact that he nominated you for the Award of Merit confirms
how truly deserving of it you are.
Congratulat'ons ag ' , Niel, and my continued best wishes to
you.
Since 1 ,
r�
David J. avenport
Mayor
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (6121 5592800