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JANUARY 22.) 1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.-
NOTE:
CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY2, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7:00 PM
2. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 7: 00 PM
3. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY27, 7:00 PM
4. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28,
8:00 AM -3:30 PM
S. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 7.00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council
Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council
Chambers
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
Agenda is attached (M-2)
PACT, Hadley Lake Room
Agenda is attached (M-3)
HENNEPIN CITY—COUNTY Y2K
CONFERENCE, Hennepin County Medina
Public Works Facility
PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISORY BOARD, Public
Safety Training Room
6. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 7-9:00 PM PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE
PROPOSED EAGLE LAKE REGIONAL PARK,
French Regional Park Board Room,
12615 County Road 9
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
January 22, 1999 •
7. MONDAY, FEBRUARY], 7.00PM
8. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 6:15 PM
YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake
Room
COUNCIL PHOTOS, Medicine Lake Room
9. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 7: 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake
Room
10. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 6^8:00 PM PUBLIC INFORMA TION MEETING ON
FERNDALE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 6007, Council Chambers
11. January and February calendars are attached. (M-11)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) City briefs from Communications Supervisor Helen LaFave. (1-1a)
b) Notice of a public affairs discussion on "Restoring the Wealth of Our Cities",
Tuesday, January 26, 12:30 PM, at the Landmark Center, St. Paul. (I -1b)
c) Letter from U—S Senator Rod Grams outlining his planned agenda for the coming
session of Congress. (1-1c)
d) 1999 resolutions from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board. (1-1d)
e) Notice of a public affairs conference on the regional population expansion and
development, Wednesday, February 17, at the Earl Brown Center, St. Paul. (1-1e)
fl Notice from Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board regarding revisions to
the Stormwater Management Rule. (I-1fi
g) Notice of a public forum sponsored by Interfaith Outreach/Community Partners to
discuss concerns about affordable housing in the Community. The forum is
scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, from 7:00-8:30 PM, at the Messiah United
Methodist Church, Co. Rd. 101 and Co. Rd. 6. (1--1g)
h) Notice of a meeting scheduled with area legislators regarding affordable housing,
Sunday, January 24, Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane,
Minnetonka. (1-1h)
2. COMMISSIONAPPOINTMENT
a) Notice from Osseo School District 279 of the appointment of Schools Community
Relations Coordinator Lisa Hunter as the district representative to the Plymouth
Human Rights Commission. (I -2a)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3
January 22, 1999
3. STAFF REPORTS
a) Report from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt on storage
requirements for recyclables in commercial and industrial districts. (I -3a)
4. MINUTES
a) Draft minutes of the December 9, 1998 Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
(PACT) meeting. (I -4a)
b) Minutes of the January 5, 1999 Reorganizational Meeting of Osseo School
District 279. (1--4b)
c) Minutes of the January 5, 1999 Regular Meeting of Osseo School District 279.
(I -4c)
d) Draft minutes of the January 13 Planning Commission meeting. (I -4d)
S. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-5)
6. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes to Arlene Edstrom regarding
traffic concerns on Nathan Lane. Ms. Edstrom spoke at the December City
Council Forum. (I -6a)
b) Internet correspondence from Shirley Ye to Public Works Director Fred Moore
regarding the Kingsview Lane street improvement project. (I -6b)
c) Letter from Janice Jorgens (transmitted via e-mail) expressing opposition to the
proposed Eagle Lake golf course. (1--6c)
d) Letter to Nancy Zats from Park Director Eric Blank regarding her request for
funding for the Zachary Lane Elementary School playground. Ms. Zats spoke
before the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission on January 14. (I -6d)
7. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) Revised list of 1999 Council appointments and Council Coordinating
Representatives on advisory boards, reflecting those advisory boards inadvertently
omitted last week. (I -5a)
b) Draft agenda for the February 2 Regular Council meeting. (I -7b)
8. STAFFREPORTS
a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (1--8a)
b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (I -8b)
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA n �i
® WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27,1999 V
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in
normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. CONSENT AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. City of Plymouth. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for an activity center and field house for
property located north of 34' Avenue between Plymouth Boulevard and Fernbrook Lane. (98153)
B. City of Plymouth. Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a Streetscape Element to the City Center
portion of the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan. (98061)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. H. I. Enterprises, Inc. Variance to install a "Goodyear" sign that is 100 square feet where 96 square
feet is the maximum sign area permitted for property located at 2995 Harbor Lane North. (98200)
8. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA FOR PACT i1IEETING
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: January 22, 1999
TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
FROM: John Sweeney, Transit Administrator
SUBJECT: JANUARY 27 MEETING
The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hadley Lake Room (lower level
of Plymouth City Hall in the Engineering Department).
The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Please note some materials will be distributed at the
meeting.
I. Approval of minutes of December 9, 1998.
H. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for November, 1998
(information from George Bentley will be distributed at the meeting).
IIT. Status report on Plymouth Flyer service (Jim Baldwin).
IV. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations.
V. Presentation by LSA Design, Inc. of planning for Neighborhood Stops and park & ride
lot plans at Old Rockford Road and Vicksburg Lane and at County Road 101 and
County Road 6.
VI. Status of 2nd and 3rd shift reverse commute service planning and implementation.
VII. Status of 91C reroute.
VIII. Status of midday service from downtown to Plymouth
IX. Other Comments
cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council
John Mathews and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.
Steve Mahowald, Sheri Gingerich and JoAnn Smith, Metro Transit
George Bentley, Consultant
S.F. January 27, 1999
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From: Helen LaFave, 509-5090
Date: January 19, 1999
Briefs
City of Plymouth
Plow operators need cooperation
Plymouth snowplow operators have encountered many instances of residents who have shoveled, plowed and
blown snow from their driveways and deposited it in the street. The City of Plymouth has an ordinance that prohibits
residents from depositing snow in the road.
Shoveling and blowing snow from driveways into the street makes it much more difficult for plow operators to
clear streets. It also creates more work for residents. When the plow comes through the next time, it pushes snow that
has been shoveled in the street back into the driveway and neighbors' driveways.
"This is a matter of courtesy and safety. Snow that is deposited in the street will be pushed back into
driveways by the plow when it comes through and have to be shoveled again. If the road has already been cleared, it
means that the work of the plow has been negated. As cars drive over the piles of snow, they form icy spots on the road
that the plow cannot remove," said Plymouth Public Works Superintendent Tom Vetsch.
Vetsch added, "If people would direct snow they shovel and blow back into their yards or to the piles along the
curb, it would help keep streets as clear and safe as possible."
Plymouth plows streets after a 21/2 inch snowfall. Parking is prohibited until the streets have been plowed to the
curbs. Parking is also prohibited year-round from 2 a.m. — 5 a.m.
Parents requested to talk to children about snow safety
The City of Plymouth asks parents to talk to their children about snow safety. Children should not build snow
forts at the end of driveways or along the curb where plows push snow. The force of snow coming off the plow could
cause snow forts to collapse. Parents are also requested to talk to their children about the danger of sliding off high
piles of snow into the road.
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Restoring the A"
Wealth of Our Cities
a community -wide public affairs discussion featuring
Mayor John Norquist
City of Milwaukee
Author of The Wealth ofCNer
Reuitalizing the Centers ofAmerican Life
Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Keynote Address, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Open Reception, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Free .and Open to the Public
Seating is limited! Come early for the best seats.
Landmark Center
75 W. Fifth Street in Downtown Saint aul
Located within four blocks of all bus routes serving downtown Saint Paul. Parking availab'e on -
street or at nearby Landmark Towers, Science Nuseum,Victory and RiverCentre Ramps.
For information, 6SI/ 292-3276, or on the web at: www.landmarkcenter.org
ROD GRAMS
MINNESOTA
COMMITTEES:
BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREIGN RELATIONS
JOINT ECONOMIC
January 5, 1999
Unittd �tatts senate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
The Honorable Joycelyn H. Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
PH. 202-224-3244
FAX 202-228-0956
INTERNET: MAIL_GRAMSQGRAMS.SENATE.GC
MINNESOTA OFFICE:
2013 SECOND AVENUE NORTH
ANOKA. MN 55303
P-1-612-427-5921
FAX 612-427-0672
As we kick-off the 106th Congress, I wanted to update you on my
four -point agenda I have proposed for the upcoming year and what
role I believe the Senate should undertake in the upcoming
impeachment trial of President Clinton.
For your review I have enclosed a recent column I wrote regarding
my agenda, and a letter I wrote to Majority Leader Trent Lott on
the Senate's Constitutional obligations and limitations regarding
the impeachment proceedings.
I value your
issues and I
Congress.
Sincerely,
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insights and perspectives you bring to me on various
look forward to hearing from you during the 106th
Rod Grams
United States Senator
RG:th
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A ROAD MAP TO PROSPERITY
As one year winds down and another stands ready
to take its place, it's a natural time to reflect on the
accomplishments — and disappointments — of the
previous year and look ahead to the promises of the next.
As its most significant achievement, the just -completed
105th Congress finally brought the nation's budget into
balance, a responsibility Washington had ignored for the
past 30 years. Without deficits to weigh them down,
America's working men and women have generated an
economic turnaround that will create a budget surplus of
more than $70 billion in 1998.
The disappointments came in the lack of tax relief
for America's over -taxed working families and a lack of
progress in pursuing a leaner, more efficient federal
government. The year culminated in the passage of a
mammoth spending bill I vehemently opposed that will
eat into the hard-won surplus and actually increase
Washington's power and presence in our lives.
That's the past, however. As we prepare to swear
in a new Congress on January 6, 1999, I'mproposing a
four -point agenda for the coming year that springs
directly from the people and offers a road map to
prosperity for every American.
RESTORING BUDGET INTEGRITY. It's been
a priority of mine since I was first elected to Congress,
and I'll continue to work in the upcoming session to
restore integrity to the federal budget process. The rush
to spend that clouded the final days of this past
congressional session echoed similar disasters in 1995,
1996, and 1997; each time, the big spenders won and the
taxpayers lost out. Congress must reform the budget
process to complete its appropriations work on time and
avoid a repeat of this year s omnibus spending bill
disaster. Let's do that by making the switch to biennial
budgeting. Let's lock away future budget surpluses to
ensure Congress returns those dollars to the taxpayers as
tax relief, debt reduction, and Social Security reform.
And let's demand that Congress pass my "good
government" legislation that would eliminate the
possibility of future government shutdowns and
election -year gridlock.
CUTTING TAXES FOR WORKING
AMERICANS. During the 106th Congress, I'll
continue my push to cut taxes and reform the tax system.
Minnesotans know they're overtaxed, and they're
demanding change. But without the big dollars and big
names of the special interests, taxpayers remain the most
underrepresented lobby in Washington. That's
something I'm committed to changing in 1999.
We will have a tax cut bill on the floor of the
Senate in the opening days of the 106" Congress to
reduce tax rates by eliminating the unfair marriage
penalty, cutting capital gains, and ending the death tax.
Congress must keep its pledge to the people to leave
more money in their paychecks — while funneling less
money to big government. Besides, a sizable tax cut
will help maintain the health of our economy.
ENSURING RETIREMENT SECURITY. Most
Minnesotans understand that the Social Security system
is facing bankruptcy, and unless we take action soon,
millions of Americans who are counting on the
government for their retirement security are at risk. In
the 106°i Congress, I'll be taking a leadership role in
working to preserve Social Security for today's retirees
and unleashing future retirees from the choke hold of
government control.
When asked if they'd support a plan that would let
them opt out of Social Security and set up a personal
retirement account that would offer more security and
better benefits, 61 percent of Minnesotans answered
with an emphatic "yes!" Their support has prompted me
to introduce the "Personal Security and Wealth in
Retirement Act" in Congress. My legislation will
Provide retirement security for all Americans through
improved benefits and greater personal choice —
without eliminating the safety net or increasing taxes.
It's the best answer for resolving the coming crisis, and
I'll urge my colleagues to make my legislation a central
element of the debate ahead.
OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS. I'll
continue to work to protect the taxpayers through better
oversight of federal programs and agencies. There's
nothing harder to kill or reform than a federal program
— even one that's outdated and no longer serves any
legitimate purpose. When Congress reformed the
nation's welfare laws in 1996, we proved that when we
go back and revisit legislation, we can improve service,
protect the taxpayers, and shrink the government. Every
spending program needs such scrutiny, a responsibility
Congress has too readily ignored in the past.
I've asked the Senate leadership to set up a system
by which all committee chairmen would hold oversight
hearings on every program in their 'urisdiction, to give
Congress the information it nets, to streamline the
government and make it work more effectively for the
taxpayers. We should also work toward sunsetting all
programs as a way of forcing oversight as programs face
reauthorization.
Of course, Congress must address other important
concerns during the next two years, such as education,
defense readiness, health care, crime, drug issues, and
bringing an end to unilateral sanctions that do little but
hurt our farmers and other businessmen and women.
Through these and other initiatives, it's my firm hope
the 106d' Congress will achieve a legacy that promotes
individual achievement over servitude to Washington
and streamlined government over bloated bureaucracies
— and leaves more moneyin the pockets of the
taxpayers. That's a record of ccomplishment of which
every Minnesotan could be proud.
RUG GRAMS
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The Honorable Trent Lott
Senate Majority Leader
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Washington DC, 20510
Dear Senator Lott:
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January 4, 1999
WASHINGTON OFFICE
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In light of recent speculation concerning the Senate's participation in an impeachment
proceeding, I would like to take the opportunity to voice my beliefs regarding our Constitutional
obligations and limitations.
It is crucial for us to proceed cautiously and with all due reverence for the Constitution, the
backbone of our government. This is why I am troubled by reports of a proposal to short-cut the
procedure with something similar to a summary judgment motion. I strongly believe we must
accept our responsibility to conduct the impeachment trial, followed by a vote to remove or
retain the President.
I am also concerned that a Senate court hearing an impeachment trial is not an appropriate forum
for deliberating a censure proposal. According to Article One, Section Three of the Constitution,
.Irrdgemenl in Cases of Impeachnreta shall trot extend farther than to removal f -oin Officr. caul
disgualifrcation to hold and eujov, any Office of horror, D-ust or Profit rrnder the llrrilecl Slates:
but the Party convicled shall neverlheless be liable and subject to Indictnrem. trial, .hidgmew
curd Prrr»shrrre►rt, according lu L -st< Censure is not our task --our job is to complete the
impeachment process and cast a vote either for or against conviction.
We have a duty to the Senate to abide by the Constitution. Furthermore,
President Clinton to provide him the due process to which lie is entitled.
sacrifice process for politics on a matter of this importance.
Sincerely,
Rod Grams
we have a duty to
I believe we must not
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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
,„e•i7ysg Quality of Water, Quality of Life
Gray Freshwater Center
Flwys.15 & 19, Navarre
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EMORANDUM
2500 Shadywood Road
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Excelsior, MN 55331-9578
Phone:(612)471-0590
DATE: .January 14, 1999
Fax: (612) 471-0682
TO: City Managers
Email:
FROM: Eric E [district Administrator
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admin@minnehahacreek.org
RE: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's 1999 Resolutions
Web Site:
www.minnehahacreek.org
Attached are the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's 1999 resolutions to
the State Legislature. We hope that these initiatives will help the District to
better serve its residents and communities.
In upcoming years I hope to work closer with cities in the development of
Board of Managers
legislative resolutions so that the District can better represent our common
goals and so that state lawmakers and agencies hear our desires in a clear
Pamela G. Blixt
and consistent voice.
James Calkins
If you are interested in working with the District on legislative issues this year
Lance Fisher
or in future, please contact me at 471-6284. 1 look forward to working with
Monica Gross
you to help achieve our water quality and water management goals.
Thomas W. LaBounty
Thomas Maple, Jr.
Malcolm Reid
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Resolution #98-6 -.Storm Water Management Monitoring
BE IT RESOLVED, that we support a review by the Board of Water and Soil Resources
(BWSR) of the current storm water management practices of watershed districts,
municipalities, and other jurisdictions to develop a clearly defined statutory structure for
defining the ongoing roles, duties, and responsibilities of those units of government
charged with storm water management activities, and clarifying procedures to assure
ongoing compliance with local water- management plans and implementing ordinances
BE IT RESOLVED, that specific questions for review may include whether local %, alc-
management plans and their implementing ordinances should be reviewed and revi'S;�d
when watershed districts rules are amended.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if appropriate, we support
legislative changes to implement legislation to clarify storm water management activities.
Resolution #98-7 - Watershed District Managers Training
WHEREAS, we support the ongoing efforts of Minnesota Association of Watershed
Districts (MAWD) to promote a legislative agenda for watershed districts and its efforts
to educate watershed district board managers and staff.
BE IT RESOLVED, we encourage MAWD to sponsor a watershed district leadership
training seminar for watershed district board managers to educate them on the statutory
history of watershed districts, watershed district duties and responsibilities, individual
board member ethics and duties, an the legislative mandates and obligations which must be
fulfilled by the watershed district board of managers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; we encourage this training to be separate from any
administrator training and offered to both new and existing watershed district board
members.
Resolution #98-8 - Enforcement
BE IT RESOLVED, we support a legislative review of watershed district enforcement
activities and authority and will support appropriate legislation to strengthen the ability of
watershed districts to enforce their rules and programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; we support legislation that clarifies the use of watershed
district funds for enforcement activities to be separate from the current administrative levy
fund, and the development of separate funding sources, if necessary.
Resolution #98-9 - Water Management and Planning
WHEREAS, we support the watershed district approach to water planning and
management; and
WHEREAS, we support legislation that fosters water planning and management activities
on a watershed district basis, without regard for political subdivision boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the watershed approach is the most cost effective and environmentally
protective method to undertake water quality related projects and programs. Watershed
Board water management and planning is the most economical and equitable manner for
supporting capital improvement projects and other necessai}, planning; activities to control
surface water runoff, flooding, and water quality improvement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE; that we oppose legislation
inconsistent with the watershed approach to water quality management and planning.
Resolution #98-10 -Water Related Permits
WHEREAS, we support state and federal legislation that would allow for streamlined
permitting processes, including the delegation of National Pollution Discharge and
Elimination Systems (NPDES) permits to Watershed Districts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; water related permits that can be effectively
managed at a local level should be encouraged and necessary legislation to accomplish this
objective should be adopted.
Resolution #98-11- Capitol Project Expenses
WHEREAS; many watershed districts currently assess capital improvement and other
district projects for the related administrative functions necessary to implement these
programs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we support clarification by the Board of
Water and Soil Resources, and if necessary, legislation which clarifies and strengthens a
watershed district's authority to assess project administrative costs to each individual
project and not solely koded through the -current -administrative levy fund.
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Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre
Mail:
2500 Shadywood Road
Excelsior, MN 55331-9578
Phone: (612) 471-0590
Fax: (612) 471-0682
Email:
admin@minnehahacreek.org
Web Site:
www.minnehahacreek.org
Board of Managers
Pamela G. Blixt
James Calkins
Lance Fisher
Monica Gross
Thomas W. LaBounty
Thomas Maple, Jr.
Malcolm Reid
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Minnehaha Creek �Wat`e'-rshed%iatrict
Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life
January 21, 1999
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482
Re: Distribution funds contributed under the former "Rule B."
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's (MCWD) former Stormwater
Management Rule (Rule B) allowed individuals and developers to contribute
to a fund designated for the construction and maintenance of regional
detention basins in lieu of constructing onsite treatment ponds. On November
24, 1998, in response to concerns raised by several communities, the MCWD
Board of Managers adopted a revised Stormwater Management Rule (Rule N)
that eliminated the need for this provision.
On December 22, 1998, the Board of Managers directed that the remaining,
unallocated funds collected under the former rule be made available for
regional stormwater management projects within the same subwatershed, and
if feasible, within the municipality where the contribution arose. A total of
$3,227.00 were collected within subwatershed U-4 (see attached map)
within the City of Plymouth. These funds are now available to your city to
be used for the planning, construction, or maintenance of regional detention
basins or stormwater treatment wetlands. Funds not encumbered by your city
before December 31, 2000 may be reallocated for the same purpose elsewhere
within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed.
To be considered for funding, projects must be:
1) Consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's Water Resource
Management Plan and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's Water
Resources Management Plan.
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2) Located within the subwatershed in which the funds were collected. If this is not
feasible, funds can be used in other parts of the city that are within the boundaries
of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
4) Approved by the MCWD Administrator.
To request funding or to discuss potential projects, please contact Pete Cangialosi (612-
471-6285).
Sincerely
WATERSHED DISTRICT
C: Pamela Blixt, President, MCWD
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January 21, 1999
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
Several organizations, congregations, employers, and residents in your community are concerned
about the issue of affordable housing. We invite you to participate in a discussion of these
concerns with your constituents at a community forum on affordable housing. This forum on
affordable housing is sponsored by the community-based outreach organizations serving
Plymouth residents: Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP), and People
Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM); and three local congregations: Messiah United
Methodist and St. Barnabas congregations in Plymouth, and Wayzata Community Church in
Wayzata.
Messiah United Methodist congregation in Plymouth will host the forum on Tuesday, February
23rd from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.
This forum will educate the community and stimulate discussion about affordable housing issues.
We invite you to participate in this forum as a panelist. Panelists will have an opportunity to
give a brief presentation if they wish, but will primarily be there to participate in a discussion
about affordable housing which will follow the main presentation. We have also invited Ed
Goldsmith, Plymouth HRA Supervisor, to serve as a panelist to respond to specific questions
regarding affordable housing in Plymouth.
We sincerely hope that you will participate in this important educational event. Enclosed is a flyer
providing information about the forum, and a proposed agenda for the evening.
I will contact you within the next week to determine your interest in this forum. Please contact
me at 473-2436 if you have any questions or need more information. Thank you for your time
and consideration of this request.
Warm Regards, "
Andrea Brennan, Community Housing Coalition Coordinator
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
cc: Ed Goldsmith, Supervisor, Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
Enclosure
110 Grand Avenue South, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1872 612/473-2436 Fax 612/473-4337
COMMUNM HOUSING FORUM
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Messiah United Methodist Church - Heritage Hall
West of County Road 101 on County Road 6
"Affordable Housing"
Means many things:
■ To families, it means STABILITY... a place to call HOME.
■ To adults and parents, it is a STEPPING STONE to achieving life goals.
■ To children, it is a SAFE HAVEN. It gives them the freedom to be children... to
LEARN and to PLAY.
■ To employers, it means a better chance of finding and maintaining WORKERS.
• To the community it means that our adult children, our friends, our parents are
WELCOME... it means that we have room here for households of different sizes
and income levels... it means we are a VITAL community.
We invite you to attend the Community Housing Forum to
LEARN about and DISCUSS affordable housing, and to
find out what you can do.
Panelists invited•
■ Family Housing Fund
■ City of Plymouth Mayor and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) staff
• Local Representative from the Minnesota House of Representatives
• Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH)
. Please come - and bring your questions.
Sponsored by: Messiah United Methodist nurch, Wayzata Community Church, St. Barnabas
Lutheran Church, Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP), People Responding in Social
Ministry (PRISM), and Metropolitan Interfaith Cound/ on Affordab/e Housing (MICA H)
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PROPOSED AGENDA
Community Forum on Affordable Housing
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Messiah Methodist Church
7:00 PM Greeting and Faith Reflection (and introduce moderator)
- Pastor Dick Ellis, Messiah Methodist
7:10 PM Moderator introduces him/herself, describes the format of the evening
and invites the panelists to introduce themselves.
7:15 PM Panelists introduce themselves:
Panelists invited:
• Joy Tierney, Mayor, City of Plymouth
• Ed Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor, City of Plymouth
• MN House Representative from local district
• Jodi Nelson, MICAH
• LaDonna Hoy, IOCP
7:20 PM Proposed presentation:
The Family Housing Fund will present an overview of affordable housing
issues in the metropolitan area. The issue is framed as an economic
development and infrastructure issue. They will utilize local data and
tailor the presentation to this particular market.
7:45 PM Panel response and discussion: The panelists will have an opportunity to
respond briefly to the presentation. The moderator will ask if any of the
panelists would like to speak briefly to any of the issues identified by the
presenters. The moderator will open the floor for discussion between
panelist responses.
8:15 PM A Call To Action: legislative action opportunities
- Jodi Nelson, MICAH
8:25 PM A Call To Action: local action opportunities
- LaDonna Hoy
8:30 PM Adjourn
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When: Sunday, January 24, 1999:
1:00pm — Briefing on Housing issues
2:30pm Meet with Legislators
Legislators invited:
Rep. Barb Sykora (43B)
Sen. Edward Oliver (43)
Rep. Betty Folliard (44A)
Rep. Jim Rhodes (44B)
Sen. Steve Kelley (44)
Rep. Ron Abrams (45A)
Sen. Martha Robertson (45)
Rep. Arlon Linder (33A)
Where: Adath Jeshurun Congregation
10500 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka
Hwy. 394 to Hopkins Crossroad. South appx. 1 mile
on Hopkins Crossroad to Hillside Lane. East appx. 6
blocks on Hillside Lane to Adath Jeshurun.
For more information, contact: Veta Segal 545-5024, Janet Moulton 470-6752,
Margaret Reinhardt 475-0374, Ruth Fuller 473-2193, Arlene Nystuen 934-2133
Kay Dawson 471-0467
Jodi Nelson - MICAH: 871-8980 x102 orjodi@micali.org Frank Hornstein or
Vic Rosenthal -JCA: 822-1442 or jcaLmtn.org
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MICAH Housing Advocates
are invited to
Help Put Affordable Housing
on Leqislators' Agenda
Please Attend the West Suburban Legislator Forum
Sunday, January 24th 1:00 pm Briefing
2:30 meeting with Legislators
The current state of affordable housing is nothing short of a crisis. Consider
the following facts.
No Vacancy
• 99% of all rental housing in the metropolitan area is occupied which means that
anyone, regardless of income, has a difficult time finding a place to live. In
order to achieve 5% vacancy, which economist and industry analysts consider to
be "health)P for a growing region, 11,000 units need to be built. (Source:
Apartment Search and Griffin Companies)
Rising Housing Prices
• Average rents in the Twin Cities increased 3.9% in 1997 and an additional 5% in
1998. Average wages, however, only increased 2.5% last year. In the
manufacturing industry, wages increased only 2.1%, and in retail the increase
was only 0.9%. (Source: Griffin Companies and the Jobs Now Coalition)
Spending More On Housing
• Approximately 38,000 households in the Twin Cities metro area with incomes
under $30,400 (50% of the metro median income) spend at least 50% of their
income on housing or live in substandard units. (Source: U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.)
3 things You Can Do To Make Housing A Priority
� Attend the forum on January 25`x.
Talk with 5 other people and have them attend the forum with you.
:= If you can't attend the forum, contact your legislator and let them know you are
concerned about affordable housing.
For more information contact Jodi Nelson MICAH 612-871-8980 ext. 102 or e-mail
jodi@micah.org
MICAH 122 West Franklin Ave. Suite #310
MN Church Center Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Metropolitaiz Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing
1999 Legislative Agenda
MICAH's mission is to mobilize congregations and people of all faiths to work toward
the vision that everyone in our metropolitan region should have a decent, safe and
affordable place to live. The following agenda outlines the 1999 legislative policy
initiatives that will support making this vision a reality.
Goal 1: Support the Inclusionary Housing Initiative
Strengthen the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act to speed the
development of new affordable units in the Twin Cities metro area,
particularly in suburban communities. An Inclusionary Housing program
would provide a wide range of incentives to cities and housing developers
to encourage greater overall densities and expedite the development process
and promote fair housing.
Goal 2: Increase affordable housing production
Increase state appropriations to the following funds: the Housing Trust
Fund (provides no -interest deferred loans for the development,
construction, acquisition, preservation, and rehabilitation of low income
rental housing); the Affordable Rental Investment Fund (provides no -
interest deferred loans to help provide permanent affordable rental
housing); and the Community Rehab Fund (provides grants to cities for
single family construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, and
financing).
Goal 3: Preserve existing affordable units
Promote increased state appropriations to the Affordable Rental Investment
Fund to preserve federally assisted units threatened by prepayment and
non -subsidized rental housing.
Oppose state funding for demolition of affordable units without
replacement of units.
Endorsements:
• The Right to Housing Campaign legislative agenda
o The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless legislative agenda
Contact. MICAH 122 !fest Franklin Minneapolis, MN 55404 phone 8 71-8980for more information.
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L. CHRIS R[CHARDSON, Ph.D.
Superintendent
OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS
Phone: (612) 391-7003
FAX (612) 391-7070
January 19, 1999
Ruth Ruffin, Chairperson
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
SUBJECT: Response to Request Appoint Representative to Plymouth Human Rights
Commission
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to appoint a representative from the Osseo Area
Schools — District 279 to the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. We are very interested
in becoming involved on the commission and supporting your efforts with one of our eight
school communities. Our appointment to the Commission is Lisa Hunter, our Coordinator of
Community Relations. You may contact her by phone at 391-7002 or by mail at the
Educational Service Center, 11200 — 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
Thank you for considering us for involvement on the Commission.
Respectfully,
L. Chris Richardson, Ph.D.
Superintendent
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279
Educational Service Center. 11200 93rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369-6605
DATE: January 15, 1999
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Storage Requirements for Recyclables in Commercial and Industrial Districts
At the November 4 City Council meeting, staff was asked to review requirements for storage of
recyclable materials in commercial and industrial areas. As I understood it, the concern was whether
we needed to add or change ordinance requirements to make sure businesses provided adequate
space either inside or outside for storing recyclables, in addition to storage of other waste materials.
Section 21120.07 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that all buildings having exterior trash receptacles
shall provide and enclosed area in conformance with seven standards. The two most relevant standards
are:
Subd. 5. The design and construction of the trash enclosure shall be subject to the approval of
the Building Official; and
Subd. 6. Recycling space shall be provided as required by the Minnesota State Building Code.
Section 1300.4700 of the Minnesota State Building Code requires recycling space for all buildings
over 1,000 square feet. A minimum amount of recycling space is required based on the square footage
of the building and the building use. For example, the code requires a 10,000 square foot office
building to provide 25 square feet of recycling space.
Staff has discussed whether or not a different standard is needed and could be included in the Zoning
Ordinance. We concluded that it would be very difficult to develop a reasonable standard that could be
enforced as part of the Zoning Ordinance for several reasons, including the variability of the types of
materials generated by the variety of activities and businesses allowed in each zoning district. The
needs of an office user and the needs of a manufacturer would be very different. Even the variations
among manufacturing uses would make it very difficult to create a standard. The end user of a
building is often unknown at the time of City development approvals. Furthermore, the types of
materials that are accepted for recycling change over time, and materials that may be collected today
may not be the same as those collected in the future.
We believe that the appropriate approach to this issue may be in the realm of refuse collection
regulations, recycling programs or technical assistance to businesses for waste management; not with
the zoning or building regulations.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
December 9, 1998
PRESENT Mike Cagley, Joe Edwards and Barb Roberts
Representing Metro Transit — Sheri Gingerich and Joann Smith
Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. — Jim Baldwin
Representing the City of Plymouth — John Sweeney
Consultant for Plymouth Metrolink — George Bentley
Committee Secretary — Patty Hillstrom
I. MEETING MINUTES
The minutes for the October 28, 1998 meeting were approved as written
II. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION 1993 — 1998 AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP
STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER 1998
George Bentley's Comments
The ridership graphs show that ridership is continuing to be strong and has increased overall by
7% for the year. Ridership for Dial -A -Ride is up by 8% and Metrolink shows an increase in
ridership of 6%. Reverse commute (Route 92) is up by 16%, Route 91 service is up by 8% and
Route 93 shows a decrease in ridership of slightly less than I%.
There were some problems with the data coming out of Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. resulting
in the absence of statistical data for October. Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. is in the process of
changing from Lotus to Excel. The information should be available by next week.
III. STATUS REPORT ON PLYMOUTH FLYER SERVICE (JIM BALDWIN)
Jim Baldwin's Comments
Baldwin reported that there was a slight decrease in ridership on the Plymouth Flyer due to lack
of work at Opportunity Partners on Nathan Lane.
IV. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS
Barb Roberts' Comments
• The driver of the 5:10 p.m. (Route 91C) from downtown does not drive smooth. The ride is
a little uncomfortable with a lot of stop and starts.
MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
December 9, 1998
Page 2
• Roberts' reported that on Monday there were a dozen people standing on the 91 C at 5:10
p.m. Gingerich agreed and stated that someone is monitoring the loads and it is coming close
to the point where a larger bus could be used.
• Roberts' thanked whoever was responsible for the stop signs at Fernbrook Lane and 34h
Avenue.
Sheri Gingerich's Comments
Gingerich checked with the driver and asked Roberts' if the arrival time of 7:28 a.m. had
stabilized. Roberts' confirmed that the bus has been arriving on time.
• Gingerich asked if the route could be changed for the Route 93A at Nathan Lane and 49th
Avenue. The afternoon route does not extend as far as the morning route and there is a man
that rides in the morning that has to walk home at night.
John Sweeney's Comments
• Sweeney has received several calls regarding the revised service on the Route 91 C. Residents
are concerned about buses flying by, children crossing the street to the park, heavy bus
traffic, etc. Sweeney has asked the callers to let him know if they see something that is a
concern.
Joe Edwards' Comments
• Edwards' attended the City Council meeting on December 2, 1998 because of the proposed
stop signs at 46`h and Valley Forge Lane. He pointed out to the City Council that in the
winter, in the past, they have given drivers the option of not stopping at the bottom of the hill
at 4e and Valley Forge Lane because they can not make it up the hill for the next stop
during certain weather conditions. Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, stated that
possibly this stretch could be put on a plowing priority.
• Edwards' also commented on the proposed stop signs at 45h and Trenton Circle stating that
this is at the top of a hill with a curve at the same point creating a visibility issue.
Mike Cagley's Comments
• Cagley stated that the driver who stops for the traffic light coming off of Hwy. 169 in the left
hand lane is no longer allowing passengers to get off and walk across the right turn lane.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
December 9, 1998
Page 3
V. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER HOURS FOR REVERSE COMMUTE
AND EXPRESS SERVICES
Bentley stated that the new service is ready to go and new schedules will be available for all
routes effective December 14, 1998. Baldwin will make sure there are schedule holders on all of
the buses. Bentley stated that he did not expect ridership to increase immediately but should
increase over time.
VI. STATUS OF PROPOSED PARK AND RIDE LOTS, NEIGHBORHOOD BUS STOPS,
AND REROUTE OF 91C
Sweeney stated that construction at the new park and ride lot at Plymouth Covenant Church will
not start until spring. Sweeney anticipates a problem with a neighbor regarding the proposed
placement of the bus shelter.
The other church at Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 6 will also begin work on the other new park and ride lot
in the spring. Sweeney stated that additional buses are needed to start that service.
VII. OTHER COMMENTS
Sweeney distributed copies of letters with positive comments written on behalf of one of the
Dial -A -Ride drivers. The school district also sent a letter regarding the good service they receive
from Plymouth Dial -A -Ride.
There was some discussion on the times that the buses run on Christmas Eve. Roberts suggested
that since most people leave work early on Christmas Eve, Plymouth Metrolink should run
earlier buses from downtown. Gingerich stated that rush hour is at 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve
and the stores are only open until 4:00 p.m. Gingerich felt that there was still enough time to
advertise a time change for Christmas Eve.
The next PACT meeting will be held on January 27, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering
Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall.
Respectfully,
Patty Hillstrom
Committee Secretary
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Minutes of the Reorganizational MeetingBoard of Education, Independent School District 279
Maple Grove, Minnesota
January 5, 1999
MEETING The reorganizational meeting of the Board of Education
Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at Edinbrook Elementary School. T
was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Chairperson Rich Krambeer.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL The following were present: Scott Brokaw, Russ Funk, Rich Krambeer,
John Nelson, Judy Peterzen, and Ruth Soby, and the Superintendent of
Schools, Chris Richardson.
CHANGE IN It was determined to move up the Host School Report from the agenda of
AGENDA the regular meeting.
HOST Dan Wald, Principal, welcomed the Board, administrators and audience
SCHOOL to Edinbrook Elementary School. He enumerated the many programs and
REPORT features of the school which have especially impressed him in his first year
as principal.
Teacher Bob Hainlen demonstrated uses of Hyperstudio by students and
e-mail with parents, as well as the school's web site, with its many links to
sources of information. Teacher Karen Cummings told of a fourth grade
project during which students composed music using technology.
ELECTION OF Election of officers for calendar year 1999 was then held.
OFFICERS
a. Chairperson
Rich Krambeer nominated Ruth Soby as Chairperson of the Board of
Education for calendar year 1999. John Nelson nominated Russ Funk as
Chairperson of the Board of Education for calendar year 1999.
Motion by Mrs. Peterzen, seconded by Mr. Funk, to close nominations.
The motion carried unanimously.
On a voice vote, Mrs. Soby was elected Chairperson for calendar year
1999.
b. Vice Chairperson
Russ Funk nominated Rich Krambeer as Vice Chairperson of the Board of
Education for calendar year 1999.
On voice vote, Mr. Krambeer was elected Chairperson for calendar year
1999.
Minutes of the reorganizational meeting, January 5, 1999 (page two)
ELECTION C. Clerk
OF OFFICERS Judy Peterzen nominated Scott Brokaw as Clerk of the Board of Education
for calendar year 1999. Russ Funk nominated John Nelson as Clerk of the
Board of Education for calendar year 1999.
Motion by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Peterzen, to close nominations.
The motion carried unanimously.
Vote was then taken, with those in favor of Mr. Brokaw being Brokaw,
Peterzen and Soby; and those in favor of Mr. Nelson being Funk,
Krambeer, and Nelson --a 3-3 tie.
Discussion was held.
Scott Brokaw then nominated Judy Peterzen as Clerk of the Board of
Education for calendar year 1999. Russ Funk nominated John Nelson as
Clerk of the Board of Education for calendar year 1999.
Vote was then taken, with those in favor of Mrs. Peterzen being Brokaw,
Peterzen and Soby; and those in favor of Mr. Nelson being Funk,
Krambeer and Nelson --a 3-3 tie.
Through the flip of a coin by Mr. Brokaw, John Nelson was determined to
be the Clerk of the Board of Education for calendar year 1999.
d. Treasurer
Russ Funk nominated Judy Peterzen as Treasurer of the Board of
Education for calendar year 1999.
Motion made, seconded, and carried to close nominations.
On voice vote, Mrs. Peterzen was elected as Treasurer of the Board of
Education for calendar year 1999.
ACCEPTANCE OF Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Krambeer, to accept the printed
AGENDA agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
COMPENSATION Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Nelson, that compensation
FOR SCHOOL for the office of chairperson of the Board of Education be set at
BOARD $525.00 per month, for the clerk -of the Board. $450.00 per month, and
MEMBERS for the other persons on the Board $425.00 per month for the 1999
calendar year. The motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the reorganizational meeting, January 5, 1999 (page three)
DESIGNATION Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Peterzen, that the Osseo -Maple
OF OFFICIAL Grove Press be designated as the official newspaper of the district for
NEWSPAPER the 1999 calendar year, with minutes and legal notices to be published in
the Brooklyn Center Sun -Post and the Brooklyn Park Sun -Post at the
discretion of the administration. The motion carried unanimously.
OFFICIAL Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Peterzen, that the Minnesota
CASH School District Liquid Asset Fund (US Bank) and Premier Bank Osseo
DEPOSITORIES be designated the official cash depositories for the calendar year 1999.
The motion carried unanimously.
OFFICIAL Motion by Mrs. Peterzen, seconded by Mr. Funk, that the following
INVESTMENT investment brokers (and their custodians) - Norwest Bank Investment
BROKERS Services, Inc.; Dain Rauscher, Inc.; Salomon Smith Barney, Inc.; US Bank
Minneapolis; and Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus - be
designated as the official brokers for investment purposes for calendar year
1999. The motion carried unanimously.
INVESTMENT OF Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Krambeer, that, for calendar year
EXCESS CASH 1999, the Business Manager, or designee, be hereby vested with the
FUNDS authority and responsibility to invest funds which are not currently needed
in accordance with M.S. 118A.
Consistent with the above delegation of responsibility for conducting the
investment of excess funds, the Business Manager is hereby authorized to
sign the following investment documents as deputy treasurer: Collateral
Assignment Forms and Collateral Release Forms.
The motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the reorganizational meeting. January 5, 1999 (page four)
PAYMENTS IN Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Brokaw, that, for calendar
ADVANCE OF year 1999, consistent with M.S. 123.335, 123.35, 471.38, and 471.425,
BOARD the Business Manager, or designee, be hereby vested with the authority
APPROVAL and responsibility to make the following payments in advance of Board
approval:
A. Payment of Expense Claims Against the School District
1. Postage meter and bulk mailing payments.
2. Purchases made by school personnel which do not exceed
thirty dollars; provided, however, such purchases have been
authorized by an administrator.
3. Officials', referees' and judges' fees.
4. Special program speakers' fees and consulting fees.
5. Petty cash fund replenishments.
6. Utility bills.
7. Tuition of students.
8. Registration and travel expenses.
9. Employer group insurance payments.
10. Employer retirement plan payments.
11. Employee payroll deduction payments.
12. Payments necessary to be eligible for a discount privilege.
13. Contractual progress payments, common to building
construction, as necessary to meet established due dates.
14. Debt redemption payments.
15. Other expense claims subject to payment of interest if a late
payment were to occur.
B. Payment of Imprest Net Payroll Bank Account Items and Investment
Purchases.
C. Electronic Funds Transfer Payments covering Minnesota
withholding. investments and bond principal, interest, and fiscal
agent service charges.
The Business Manager shall follow these policy controls:
- The dispersing bank shall keep on file a certified copy
of this authorization which allows electronic funds transfer.
- The initiator shall document the request and obtain approval
from the Business Manager, or designee, before making the
transfer.
- The initiator of the electronic transfer shall be identified for
each transaction.
- A written confirmation of the transaction shall be made no
later than one business day after the transaction and shall be
used to support the transaction.
Minutes of the reorgnizational meeting, January 5, 1999 (page five)
PAYMENTS All of the advance payments made'by the above authorization require that
a detailed listing of the payments be submitted to the Board of Education
for ratification at its next regularly -scheduled meeting for such financial
matters.
The motion carried unanimously.
USE OF Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Peterzen, to adopt the following
FACSIMILE resolution:
SIGNATURES
AND SURETY BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District
BOND No. 279 as follows:
A. Pursuant to M.S. 4 7.41, the school board and the chairperson, clerk
and treasurer thereof hereby authorize the school district depository
banks to honor checks, drafts, warrants, warrant -checks and other
orders on public funds bearing facsimile signatures of any of said
officers and to charge the same to the account upon which drawn as
fully as though those instruments bore the manually written
signatures of any of said officers.
B. Pursuant to M.S. 47.42, the school board of said district approves the
use of such facsimile signatures and hereby determines to insure the
school district with an insurance company authorized to do business
within the state in the amount of up to $500,000 blanket employee
faithful performance bond forgery insurance against the loss of any
public funds which may be withdrawn upon unauthorized use of such
facsimile signatures, and an officer of said school district shall not be
personally liable for loss resulting from the use of any facsimile
signature unless said loss occurs by reason of that officer's wrongful
act.
C. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish the school
district depositories with copies of this resolution, and the school
district officers and said depositories are hereby authorized and
directed to make the necessary arrangements for the use of facsimile
signatures hereafter.
Minutes of the reorganizational meeting, January 5, 1999 (page six)
USE OF D. Pursuant to M.S. 123.35 covering general powers, the school board
FACSIMILE authorizes the superintendent of schools and the superintendent's
SIGNATURES secretary to utilize facsimile signature stamps covering the
chairperson and the clerk signatures.
The facsimile signature stamps covering the chairperson and the
clerk are hereby authorized and may be utilized only for personnel
employment contracts and district forms for change in personnel
employment status, whenever there is not an actual handwritten
signature required by Minnesota statute.
Upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor of the above
resolution: Brokaw, Funk, Krambeer, Nelson, Peterzen, and Soby; and the
following voted against: No one; whereupon said resolution was duly
adopted.
ADJOURNMENT At 8:32 p.m., motion by Mrs. Soby, seconded by Mr. Krambeer, to
adjourn the reorganizational meeting of the School Board. The motion
carried unanimously.
John L. Nelson, Clerk
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Board of Education, Independent School District 279
Maple Grove, Minnesota
January 5, 1999
CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday,
January 5, 1999 at Edinbrook Elementary School, immediately
following the reorganizational meeting of the Board. The meeting was
called to order at 8:34 p.m. by Chairperson Ruth Soby.
ROLL CALL The following members were present: Scott Brokaw, Russ Funk, Rich
Krambeer, John Nelson, Judy Peterzen and Ruth Soby, and the
Superintendent of Schools Chris Richardson.
ADDITION Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Peterzen, to add the following as
TO AGENDA item 9.19 on the Consent Agenda: Capital Project Bid for Sprinklering
of Park Center Senior High School.
ACCEPTANCE Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to accept the
OF AGENDA agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
RESPONSE
Superintendent Richardson reported that speakers at the December 17
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Community Forum and Open Forum had addressed the Board on issues
COMMUNITY
related to inter- and intra -district open enrollment, on the boundary
AND OPEN
adjustment process and in support of more counselor time and an
FORUM
alternative learning center.
OPEN Parent Jan Ficken addressed the Board in Open Forum, supporting
FORUM Fair Oaks and Orchard Lane schools and their programs, requesting the
Board to reconsider the proposal to close Orchard Lane Elementary
School and pair other schools.
Mr. Funk responded that the consultant has been asked to develop new
plan(s) for the elementary schools in the southeast area of the district,
including retaining Kidstop and rooms for special programming in those
schools.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, January 5, 1999 (page two)
APPEAL Superintendent Richardson reported that a parent has appealed the
OF RECONSID- decision of the ten -member Reevaluation Committee upholding use
ERATION OF of a supplemental book in the new language arts curriculum. Board
RESOURCES members had discussed this appeal at their last meeting and determined
to individually review the book and supporting documentation. The
book in question is "Morning Girl," written by Michael Dorris.
Discussion followed. Mrs. Peterzen stated that parents and teachers
should be informed about an author's background in such circumstances.
Superintendent Richardson stated that the decision should be based on
the book, and not on allegations made about an author.
Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Nelson, that the School Board
concur with the decision of the Reevaluation Committee of November
16, 1998. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Peterzen, to approve items in
AGENDA the Consent Agenda as follows:
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 1998.
Approval of the minutes of the negotiations strategy session of
December 8, 1998.
Approval of the minutes of the Truth in Taxation hearing of December 8
1998.
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15 1998
Verified Accounts Pavable dated January 5, 1999.
Licensed Personnel: to grant leaves of absence to Barb Yandt, effective
12/23/98 and Margaret O'Leary, effective 11/25/98; to grant child care
leaves to Sandra Jonason, effective 3/15/99, and to Marcia Rahne,
effective 3/25/99.
To acknowledge change of status for Sally Fisher, effective 1/4/99, and
for Dale Swanson, effective 8/31/98; to acknowledge as returning from
leave Elisabeth Fine, effective 1/4/99; and to employ Jennifer
Christiansen and Lynn Schulte, both effective 1/4/99.
To accept the resignation of Shyrlee Van Dam, effective 12/23/98.
To acknowledge with appreciation the long-term service of Lauretta
Ruby, and now to accept her request for retirement, effective 12/31/98.
Minutes of of the regular meeting, January 5, 1999 (page three)
CONSENT Nonlicensed Personnel: To accept the resignations of Nancy
AGENDA Ackerman, effective 12/21/98, Katie Anderson, effective 12/17/98,
Marlo Bratland, effective 12/14/98, Stephanie Narveson, effective
1/8/99, Christine Navarro, effective 12/7/98, Ryan Stoa, effective
12/23/98, Kathy Van Beusekom, effective 12/9/98, and Dave Maurer,
effective 1/15/99.
To grant child care leaves to Kelly Oxenford, effective 3/15/99, Dawn
Smith, effective 12/18/98, and Jodi Zeltinger, effective 1/29/99.
To employ Vicki Albrecht, effective 12/15/98, Andy Glass, effective
12/29/98, Susan Henderson, effective 12/15/98, Lori Liston, effective
12/17/98, Barbara Pastman, effective 1/4/99, Cammie Smith, effective
12/21/98, Jaime Wagner, Osseo Elementary, effective 9/3/98, Sebrina
Washington, effective 12/16/98, and John Yunker, effective 12/21/98.
Contract for Services by and between District 279 and David Livingston,
for services as performer at the Orchestral Concert for District 279
fourth grade students, January 21, 1999, at Bethel College. Consultant
shall be paid a total of $500.
Contract for Services by and between Dana Jensen, COMPAS, Inc. and
Independent School District 279 for an artist residency program at Elm
Creek Elementary. The consultant shall be paid a total of $1,200 for 5
days.
Contract for Services by and between Independent School District 279
and Eric Berg, for services in cartooning at Orchard Lane Elementary.
The consultant shall be paid a total of $550 for 12 sessions.
Three surrogate parent appointments dated December 1998.
Nonresident Student Attendance Agreements
Secondary Outgoing: Two resident students due to a move and four due
to reasons other than given—all with written applications.
Secondary Incoming: Three nonresident students due to location, five
due to a move and one due to environment—all with written
applications.
Elementary Outgoing: Three resident students due to daycare provisions
and six due to a move—all with written applications.
Elementary Incoming: Twelve nonresident students due to a move—all
with written applications.
Minutes of the regular meeting, January 5, 1999 (page four)
CONSENT Convention, Conference and Workshop attendance for Gary Leafblad —
AGENDA International Rescue Emergency Care Association, Dallas, Texas,
December 16-17; Lisa Delzer, Linda Schulzetenberg, Sharlyn Helm —
First Grade Preparedness, St. Cloud, January 14; Kenneth Spieler —
Math Seminars, Brainerd, February 17-19; Jay Anderson — Minnesota
Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Brainerd, April 16-17; and Robin
Gillispie — AAHERD National Convention, Boston, April 20-24.
Approval of Change Order No. 1, Brooklyn Junior High sprinklering,
total amount of $6,873.00.
Approval of Addendum to Agreement with Roger Worrier Associates for
additional work on the boundary adjustment plan.
Acceptance of 1998-99 Minnesota Juvenile Justice Grant for North View
Junior High, and authorization of expenditure and budget appropriation
in the amount of $45,000.
Acceptance of 1998-99 Aid to Nonpublic Schools Grant of $75.655, and
authorization of expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of
$75,655.
Acceptance of 1998-99 Grad Standards Gifted and Talented Grant $5.00
per WADM, and authorization of expenditure and budget appropriation
in the amount of 5121,735.
Approval of Agreement on Terms and Conditions of Employment for
Laundry Workers for the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 school years.
Approval: Awarding of bid for sprinklering of Park Center Senior High
School to Northstar Fire Protection in the amount of $966,000.
The motion carried unanimously.
GIFTS TO THE Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to accept with great
DISTRICT appreciation the following gifts to the district: from Basswood Parents
and Staff - $62.80, celebrate books; Basswood PTO - $100, reading
materials; Birch Grove PTO - $165, lyceum; Cedar Island PTO - $400,
classroom materials; Crest View PTO - $1,547, patrols, treats, rewards,
supplies, enrichment program, volunteer lunches.
Also, from Edgewood Students and Parents - - $158.43, enrichment
room; Fair Oaks PTO - $3,300, materials, rewards and citizenship day
speakers; Palmer Lake PTA - $87.42, bare books; Zanewood PTO -
$500, books and videos for parent resource library; Wal-Mart — two
child car seats for Even Start program.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, January 5, 1999 (page five)
GIFTS TO THE Gifts to the District (continued) Also, from PST Weaver Lake - $4,690,
DISTRICT jazz residency, bass player for concert; Andover Lions - $500, Odyssey
of the Mind team at Edgewood; Lutheran Brotherhood Northwest Metro
Branch 8817 - $400, benches for Rush Creek Nature Center; Target -
Take Charge of Education - $262.85, Long Lake bus transportation;
Brooklyn Junior Ensembles - $625, vest rental for concert; Brooklyn
Junior Student Council - $300, honor's night; "Take Charge of
Education" Target - $267.59, instructional supplies at Maple Grove
Senior High; Maple Grove Marching Band Activity Account - $1,250,
salary for color guard instructor; $1,400 salary for drill writer/instructor.
Also, from Midwest Steel Supply — donated metal to Osseo Senior High;
Maple Grove Junior High Activity Fund - $550, stipend payments for
percussionist and costume coordinator; Lake Region Hockey
Association - $4,000, computer technology for secondary schools;
Maple Grove Senior High Choir - S100, payment for an accompanist;
Corcoran Lions - $300, spotting block for the Maple Grove Senior High
gymnastic team.
Also, from Cub Foods - $20, curriculum supplies for students working
on individual home living skills; Target - $100, Brooklyn Junior
orchestra, $20, curriculum supplies for OSTC and $255.51, A Honor
Roll breakfast at Brooklyn Junior; Brooklyn Junior Student Council -
S50, AP science speaker; and Corcoran Jaycees - S600, Maple Grove
Senior High girl's gymnastics team.
The motion carried unanimously.
SCHOOL BOARD Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to approve on second
POLICIES and final reading the following School Board policies:
ON SECOND
AND FINAL Approval:
READING 310, Recruitment and Selection of Principals
311, Principal Meet and Confer
312, Assignment and Transfer of Principals
707, Transportation of Students
709, Student Transportation Safety Policy
Deletion:
2201, Recruitment and Selection
2202, Meet and Confer
2213, Assignments and Transfer
3810, Student Transportation Services
3811, School Bus Safety
The motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, January 5, 1999 (page six)
SCHOOL BOARD Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mrs. Soby, to reopen the agenda
POLICIES to include and present the following School Board policies for first
ON FIRST reading:
READING Approval:
403, Dismissal of Employees
413, Harassment and Violence
532, Harassment and Violence
414, Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
416, Drug and Alcohol Testing
417, Chemical Use/Abuse
418, Drug-free Workplace/Drug-free School
419, Tobacco -free Environment
431, Teacher Voluntary Transfer Process
432, Teacher Involuntary Transfer Process
433, Assignment and Transfer
434, Job Sharing
435, Qualification of Personnel
436, Addresses of Personnel
437, Evaluation
438, Student Teachers
439, Summer School Teachers
Deletion:
4118, Contracts
4219. 1, Dismissal
4153, Sexual, Religious and Racial Harassment and Violence
4253, Sexual, Religious and Racial Harassment and Violence
5422, Sexual, Religious and Racial Harassment and Violence
5412, Maltreatment of Minors
4255, Drug and Alcohol Testing
4151.8, Chemical Dependency
4154, Use of Drugs
4254, Use of Drugs
4152, Non use of Tobacco on School Premises
4252, Non use of Tobacco on School Premises
4111. 1, Voluntary Transfer
4111.2, Involuntary Transfer
4111.3, Assignment
4215, Assignment and Transfer
4111.5, Job Sharing
4113, Certification
4213, Qualification of Personnel
4116.1, Addresses of Personnel
4216.1, Addresses of Personnel
4117.2, Evaluation
4217, Probation
4123, Student Teachers
4125, Summer School Teachers
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Minutes of the regular meeting, January 5, 1999 (page seven)
INTER- AND Superintendent Richardson presented the administrative
INTRADISTRICT recommendations for both inter -district and intra -district open
OPEN enrollment for the year 1999-2000. These recommendations, based on
ENROLLMENT current School Board policy, would grant preference for available
FOR 1999-2000 space to children with day care needs and for younger siblings of
students who are currently attending a particular school building --as well
as a deadline extension to February 10 for intradistrict open enrollment
applications and that registration for secondary schools be done in the
students' current buildings.
Discussion followed. Mrs. Soby stated that siblings should have priority
over day care in being allowed to attend desired schools. Mr. Nelson
cited the high percentage of parents who seek a different school because
of day care needs, and felt day care must be kept as a high preference.
Mrs. Peterzen recommended the category for siblings be broadened to
allow students to attend a school if an older sibling attended there in the
past. Mr. Funk stated that the provision in the current policy regarding
siblings was put into place so parents wouldn't have to go to different
high schools for activities, conferences, etc.
Dr. Jim Boddie, Director of Secondary Education, cautioned the Board
about creating a special interest group with a guarantee for life to attend
a particular school.
Following further discussion, motion by Mrs. Peterzen, seconded by Mr.
Brokaw, to approve the recommendation of administration as listed,
except to alter the words in Paragraph 1.2 to read "...preference to
younger siblings of students currently attending or who have previously
attended a particular school building to attend that same building..."
Upon vote being taken, Brokaw, Peterzen and Soby voted yes; Funk and
Nelson voted no. Mr. Krambeer abstained due to a unique family
situation. The motion carried.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, January 5, 1999 (page eight)
ANNOUNCE- a. School Board Work Session, Thursday, January 7, 6:30 p.m.,
MENTS
Educational Service Center, regarding boundary adjustments.
b.
School Board Negotiations Strategy Session, Tuesday, January 12,
6:00-6:30 p.m., Educational Service Center (closed by law to the
public)
c.
School Board Work Session, Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 p.m.,
Educational Service Center, regarding boundary adjustments
d.
Minnesota School Boards Association Leadership Conference,
January 13, 14, 15, Minneapolis Conference Center
e.
School Board Work Session, Thursday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.,
Educational Service Center, regarding boundary adjustment
f.
School Board Work Session, Monday, January 18, 6:30 p.m.,
Educational Service Center, regarding boundary adjustments
g.
School Board Community Forum (6:30 p.m.) and Regular School
Board meeting (7:30 p.m.), Tuesday, January 19, Board Room,
Educational Service Center
h. Public Hearing on boundary adjustment plan, Thursday, January 21,
7:00 p.m., Osseo Senior High School Auditorium
i. School Board Work Session, Monday, February 1, 6:30 p.m.,
Educational Service Center, regarding boundary adjustments
j. Regular School Board meeting, Tuesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m.,
Osseo Junior High
ADJOURNMENT At 10:05 p.m., motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mrs. Soby, to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
John L. Nelson, Clerk
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Draft Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
January 13, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Jeff Thompson
(arrived at 7:14 p.m.), Bob Stein, John Stoebner, Kim Koehnen and Roger Berkowitz
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Allen Ribbe
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning
Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planners Shawn Drill and Kendra Lindahl, Clerical
Supervisor Denise Hutt
4 Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen to approve the
December 8, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners
Stoebner and Berkowitz abstained.
6A Dundee Nursery (98187)
Planner Drill gave an overview of the January 6, 1999 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Brian Johnson of McCombs, Frank, Roos. Mr. Johnson
stated that he concurs with the staff report.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to approve an
Interim Use Permit to allow the deposit of fill at Dundee Nursery, 16800 Highway 55.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Stein to change Condition #5 requiring that the
sign state "Temporary Berm/Stockpile", seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz.
Commissioner Koehnen asked if it isn't possible that all the stockpile would stay.
Commissioner Stein said yes, but it may alleviate some questions. Commissioner
Stoebner said that it seems like a reasonable amendment.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
Chairman Stulberg asked if there is a way to make a strong suggestion to the townhome
development to put in their promotional material that the berm/stockpile is temporary.
Planner Drill replied that he would make that suggestion to the developer.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
Draft
Planning Commission Minutes 1-46
January 13, 1999 --�
Page #2
6B Puddle Jumper's Child Care Center, Inc. (98196)
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the January 5, 1999 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Melanie Welton, the petitioner. Ms. Welton stated that
she concurs with the changes recommended by staff.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dave Johnson of 17425 County Road 6. Mr. Johnson
stated that he owns Oakwood Square and is in favor of the proposal.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Stoebner recommending approval of
a Conditional Use Permit for Puddle Jumper's Child Care Center for property located at
1400 County Road 101. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
7 New Business
Commissioner Koehnen stated her term is up for the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee. Chairman Stulberg said that appointments will be taken care of in February.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the next meeting will consist of the Streetscape
Element of Comprehensive Plan; Activity Center and Field House; and a request for a
sign variance.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to adjourn.
Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20
p.m.
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January 15, 1999
Ms. Arlene Edstrom
9900 55h Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
RE: Traffic concerns on Nathan Lane by Cardinal Ridge townhomes
Dear Ms. Edstrom:
On December 2, 1998 you appeared at the City Council meeting and spoke during the Forum on the
traffic concerns on Nathan Lane. On December 21, 1998, Mayor Joy Tierney, Council Member Ginny
Black, City Manager Dwight Johnson, Public Works Director Fred Moore, and I went out to the area
looking for things that could be done to alleviate the problems.
One possible option is for some berming and additional plantings to be done on the property owned by
the Homeowners Association which would aid in cutting down the noise. Our City Forester, Paul Buck,
may have some recommendations on types of plantings that may be beneficial to this effort.
From a Public Safety perspective, we will continue to enforce the no parking zones and would appreciate
your continued assistance in calling when vehicles park in violation of this ordinance.
As a group, we looked possibilities for other points of entry for the business. Unfortunately, the
topography precludes this as it is impossible for trucks to enter from the south on Nathan because of the
railroad tracks which do not have an "at grade" crossing.
On the issue of closing Nathan Lane, it is a collector street designed to serve the homes, industries and
commercial properties in the area. If for some reason a portion of the road were closed, it would route the
existing traffic to other streets not designed for this purpose. Nathan is also the only access road for some
businesses, which would not allow the residential and industrial traffic to be separated. Keeping Nathan
Lane open is also a Public Safety concern for multiple access points to the area for Fire trucks and other
emergency vehicles. As of now, the consensus would be to not close off Nathan Lane.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to us.
Sincerely,
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Craig . Gerdes
Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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From: Shirley Ye [slye@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 8:56 PM
To: contact@ ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: Kingsview Ln. Project
Attention: Mr.Fred Moore
My name is Shirley Ye and I live at 85 Kingsview Ln. I attended the
public improvement hearing tonight at the city council chambers and want
to voice my approval for the project. We have lived at this address for
46 years and have always enjoyed our sense of being rural but it's time
to improve our street and be able to have our doors and windows open
during the summer. I want you to know that many of the trees,
especially pine, were planted by the homeowners who were well aware of
the road right-of-way so having to remove some of them should have been
expected someday. I should have spoken at the meeting in favor of this
project but my husband died on December 28, 1998, and it would have been
difficult for me. I thank you for your work in lowering the cost of
this project but, of course, if the bids come in at a lower price, I
will be pleased. Thank you for your patience over the years dealing
with some of our more vocal negative neighbors. I would appreciate your
passing this on to Mayor Tierney and the council.
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Maple Grove, MN 55369-5527
January 20, 1999
Dear Plymouth City Council Members:
At recent City of Plymouth and Hennepin Parks
meetings, I voiced my opposition to Hennepin Parks
proposed golf course at Eagle Lake. I cited my
concern about harmful chemicals used in golf course
maintenance. I was told that Hennepin Parks plans to
use far fewer chemicals than most golf courses use.
Even if this plan is true, I still believe the golf course
would be a serious health hazard and am listing
documentation to explain why.
"Of the 34 major pesticides commonly used on lawns,
32 have not been tested for their long-term effects on
humans and the environment." [It's Not Easy Being
Green, Newsweek, June 21, 1993]
"According to the EPA, 95% of the pesticides used on
residential lawns are possible or probable
carcinogens.
In 1989 the National Cancer Institute reported children
develop leukemia six times more often when
pesticides are used around their homes. The
American Journal of Epidemiology found that more
children with brain tumors and other cancers had been
exposed to insecticides than children without. Studies
by the National Cancer Society and other medical
researchers have discovered a definite link between
fatal non -Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) and exposure to
triazine herbicides (like Atrazine), phenoxyacetic
herbicides (2,4-D), organophosphate insecticides
(Diazinon), fungicides, and fumigants; all of which
have uses as lawn chemicals....
A University of Iowa study of golf course
superintendents found abnormally high rates of death
due to cancer of the brain, large intestine, and
prostate. Other experts are beginning to link golfers,
and non -golfers who live near fairways, with these
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"1. No pesticide is completely safe. Before registering
and approving a pesticide, the EPA does its own
research, which includes reviewing the manufacturers'
studies and doing its own ecological testing to make
sure that the substance has no unreasonable adverse
effects.
However, once approved, every pesticide still falls into
one of three labeling categories: Caution, Warning, or
Danger/Poison. In other words, all of them are toxic to
varying degrees.
2. Pesticides don't stay where they're put. If you've
ever used weed killers on your lawn, you can bet
they're probably in your carpet, too. In a recent EPA
study, researchers found that herbicides can cling to
your shoes and be tracked into the house, and
residues can remain in your carpet for as long as a
year....
But new research shows that some pesticides may be
far more destructive than once believed. Scientists are
increasingly focusing on pesticides belonging to a
group of chemicals known as endocrine disrupters.
Thought to interfere with hormones, these long-lived
chemicals have been conclusively linked to
reproductive problems in wildlife. Their effects on
humans are vigorously debated, but some researchers
believe that endocrine disrupters may be causing
higher rates of breast cancer, lower sperm counts, and
even reduced intelligence and behavioral changes in
children. The EPA considers endocrine disrupters a
high priority for scientific study....
According to the EPA's Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS), about 2.2
billion pounds of pesticides are used annually in the
U.S., not only on commercial crops but in homes,
gardens, schools, offices, grocery stores, golf courses
and parks. And pesticides aren't just insecticides, as
many people believe. The OPPTS defines a pesticide
as "any substance or mixture of substances intended
for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any
pest." ... .
6. Children are more vulnerable to pesticides.
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"Because their systems are still developing and
because they consume more food and fluids- -relative
to their body size—than adults, children are more at
risk from toxic substances," says the EPA's Carol
Browner.
Historically, children's special vulnerability was not
taken into account when the EPA set pesticide
"tolerances" the amounts of a residue considered
safe for human consumption over a lifetime. But the
new Food Quality Protection Act, signed by President
Clinton last summer, requires that children's
susceptibility be considered from now on....
But children are exposed to potentially dangerous
pesticides in many other ways besides food. For
instance, a 1995 study published in the American
Journal of Public Heath found a link between the use
of home pest strips containing dichlorvos and an
increased risk of childhood leukemia.... The
researchers also found an increased risk of soft-tissue
sarcoma, another form of cancer, in children whose
yards were treated with certain pesticides."
rPesticides: What you don't know could hurt you.
Ladies Home Joumal 6/1/97]
"Many people get ill from lawn chemicals and are not
aware that it is a lawn chemical that caused it," says
Saul, a counselor and medical writer. Headaches,
fatigue, nausea, and dizziness have all been attributed
to the chemicals, as well as birth defects, sterility, and
cancer.
According to Saul, 80% of lawn chemicals have never
been tested. And while pesticides and herbicides are
considered hazardous wastes, with regulations
governing their disposal, there are no regulations
protecting those who walk and play in the vicinity of
such toxic materials." (Chemical -Free Lawns and
Gardens, The Futurist 5/1/98]
There are dozens of recent articles about dangerous
pseudo estrogen hormones. The results of an
important major study in Long Island, New York are
expected to be out in 2000. Many suspect this study
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will show a strong link between lawn chemicals and
the occurrence of pseudo estrogens in humans.
"Scientists know certain industrial compounds,
pesticides and plastics that mimic the female hormone
estrogen are making their way into food and water
supplies. The concern is that these estrogen -like
pollutants may be causing turmoil, ranging from
infertility to breast tumors.... .
But a constellation of laboratory experiments, wildlife
surveys and human studies offers circumstantial
evidence that environmental estrogens pose a hazard
and federal agencies are taking the issue seriously...
Federal officials said that if the evidence becomes
convincing that environmental estrogens do pose a
health hazard, then agencies such as the EPA will
have to develop new regulations to minimize people's
exposure.
....the chemical family of estrogens is so diverse.
Some variants are so potent that tiny doses have
more of an effect than bigger doses of weaker
estrogens." [ESTROGEN In Our WORLD, Newsday
3-15-94 ]
"Working from more than 12,000 scientific papers
from around the world, Dr Colborn says that at least
51 man-made chemicals have been identified as
"hormone disrupters", and that at least half of them
are persistently building up in body fat. Some mimic
the female hormone, estrogen. Others block the male
hormone, testosterone. Still others break down and
eliminate a wide variety of them." [Sperm Warnings
Independent on Sunday 4/28/96]
Even IF NO chemicals would be used on the golf
course, there would be significant air pollution from
frequent mowing. Most mowers/tractors do not have
pollution control devices.
"Fixit: Gas -powered lawn mowers give off a lot of
pollution.
Q - Is it true that power lawn mowers pollute the air? I
was told that for their size, they are bigger polluters
than cars.
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A - Yes, gasoline -powered lawn mowers and other
garden machines are sources of air pollution. One
hour of lawn mowing emits as much pollution as 11-
1/2 hours of driving an automobile, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) says. Exhaust from gasoline -
powered mowers contains carbon monoxide. It also
contains pollutants that contribute to smog, which is a
growing concern in Minnesota. - Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency"
[Fixit: Gas -powered lawn mowers give off a lot of
pollution [Minneapolis Star Tribune 6-27-96]
Consider yourself informed about suspected, life-
threatening aspects of being near a golf course.
Sincerely,
Janice Jorgens
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January 20, 1999
Nancy Zats
11610 40th Place N
Plymouth, MN 55441
CITY OF
PLYMOUTI+
Re: Funding Request Zachary Lane Elementary Playground
Dear Mrs. Zats:
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission asked that I write and thank you for appearing before
them last Thursday evening, January 14. The Commission was most appreciative that you would follow
up your request letter by attending their meeting. They asked me to explain why they were unable to
recommend approval of your request. Attached for your information are the guidelines for requesting city
contributions to playground improvements. This policy was first adopted by the City Council in May
1986 and revised in November 1996.
Item #I of this policy indicates that to qualify for funding, an elementary school must be the designated
neighborhood park for a walking neighborhood within the City's comprehensive park plan. In this
instance, Rolling Hills Park is the official neighborhood park for walking neighborhood #12. Upon
review, the Commission felt that it was appropriate to recommend to the City Council that the City should
follow the adopted guidelines.
One other issue, not as important as the first one, is the timeline for submitting requests. In order to have
all funding requests considered by the Commission at the same time, May 1 is the deadline for submittals
each year. Because the Commission approved the 1999 CIP last November, they felt it was too late to
consider funding for 1999. Any future funding request for the year 2000 and beyond should be received
by May 1, 1999.
After a public hearing is held by the Planning Commission on the City's entire capital improvement
budget in February, the City Council will review the official CIP in March. The City Council will be
informed of your request and the recommendation by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
The Mayor and Council will also receive copies of this letter informing you of the Commission's
recommendation.
Sincerely,
J
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
EB/np
Cc: City Manager
Mayor and Council
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Superintendent of Robbinsdale Schools
Principal of Zachary Lane Elementary
PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live
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1/20/99
1999 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
COUNCIL COORDINATING REPRESENTATIVES
1. Planning Commission
Ginny Black Annual
2. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Saundra Spigner Annual
3. Environmental Quality Commission
Ginny Black Annual
4. Human Rights Commission
Saundra Spigner Annual
5. Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Saundra Spigner Annual
6. Public Safety Advisory Board
Scott Harstad Annual
7. Youth Advisory Council
Judy Johnson Annual
8. Independent School District No. 279
Ginny Black Annual
9. Independent School District No. 281
Joy Tierney Annual
10. Independent School District 284
Kelli Slavik/Judy Johnson Annual
11. Independent School District 270
Saundra Spigner Annual
City Council Appointments
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AGENCIES AND BOARDS
1. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (2 year terms)
Kathy Lueckert, Executive Committee (2/94) 12/31/00
Norma Garfin, Advisory Committee (1/99) 01/31/02
Karen Timmen, Advisory Committee (1/96) 01/31/00
2. Municipal Legislative Commission (1 year terms)
Joy Tierney 12/31/99
Dwight Johnson, Staff Representative 12/31/99
3. Northwest Suburban Cable Communication Commission
Tim Bildsoe, Council Representative Ongoing
Kathy Lueckert, Staff Representative Ongoing
4. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission
Jan LaBreche (4/2/97) 1/31/00
Craig Gerdes Ongoing
5. Suburban Rate Authority
Fred Moore, Director 12/31/99
Tim Bildsoe, Alternate 12/31/99
6. Community Collaboration Task Force - I.S.D. 284
Joy Tierney Ongoing
Dwight Johnson Ongoing
7. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (3 year terms)
Ron Quanbeck, Director 01/31/99
Fred Moore, Alternate 01/31/99
8. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (3 year terms)
Dan Faulkner, Director 01/31/99
Fred Moore, Alternate 01/31/99
9. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (3 year terms)
Ron Quanbeck, Director 01/31/99
Fred Moore, Alternate 01/31/99
10. School District 284 Community Education Advisory Council
Mary Bisek Ongoing
11. Communities in Collaboration Council
City Council Appointments
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Joy Tierney Ongoing
Dwight Johnson, Staff Ongoing
12. Lake Region Mutual Aid Association
Rick Kline Ongoing
13. North Suburban Mutual Aid Association
Rick Kline Ongoing
14. Fire Training Center Joint Powers Agreement
Rick Kline Ongoing
15. West Suburban Mediation Center Board
Wanda Braziel 01/31/00
16. Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation (2 year term)
Helen LaFave 01/31/00
17. I-494 Corridor Commission
Joy Tierney Ongoing
Barb Senness Ongoing
Tim Bildsoe, Alternate Ongoing
Anne Hurlburt, Staff Alternate Ongoing
18. Plymouth Civic League
Kelli Slavik 01/31/00
19. Suburban Transit Association
Scott Harstad 01/31/00
John Sweeney, Altemate Ongoing
DRAFT 01/22/99
6:28 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 2,1999,7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained
on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The
City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of
referral to staff or Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1
5. APPROVE AGENDA—Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items
contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction
only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
elsewhere on the agenda.
6.1 Approve proposed City Council Minutes
6.2 Approve Disbursements
6.3 Approve Public Tree and Stump Removal Contract
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 2, 1999
Page 2
6.4 Establish Special Council Meetings for February 9 at 7:00 p.m. and February 16 at 5:30
p.m.
6.5 Approve Name of Park at Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road
6.6 Approve Tobacco and Gasoline Service Station Licenses for Plymouth Amoco
6.7
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Public Improvement Hearing on proposed Reconstruction of Ferndale Road from U.S.
Highway 12 to County Road 6, Project 6007
7.2 Vacation of a Perpetual Easement for Street Purposes in Silverthorne Addition
7.3 Approve On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor and Wine Licenses for Asian Mill, Inc., Tea House
Restaurant, 88 Nathan Lane (change of owner)
7.4 Approve Off -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Plymouth 1998 L.L.C., Super Valu,
Inc., Cub Foods, 4445 Nathan Lane (change of owner)
7.5 Conduct hearings on Liquor Law Violations
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1
9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Discuss Prosecution Report (requested by Councilmember Spigner)
9.2
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval
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�'FRIDAYFAxNumber 2
A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities January 15, `1999
Information, Transportation, Y2k
Next week will be a short legislative
week due to the observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day. The balance of
the week will be punctuated with
hearings on issues that are of Con-
cern to cities. Committees will also
devote time to considering the income
and sales tax rebate bills being
proposed by the House. Senate and
Governor.
Information Policy Task
Force
The Information Policy Task Force
will finalize its report to the19%
Legislature 7 p.m.. Tuesday, Jan. 19.
in Room 15 of the State Capitol.
At the last meeting of the task ford,
city officials voiced concerns about
several of the draft recommendations.
Among other issues, municipal
con -ceras focused on a proposal
to restrict the expenses that state
and local government can charge
when responding to requests for
information.
Other municipal concerns voiced at
the meeting included a requirement
that government information be made
available in electronic form, a require-
mentthatthe Legislature grant explicit
copyright authority. and a proposal to
subject state and local government to
greater liability and costs for failure to
fully comply with the Minnesota Data
Practices Act. The Legislature and
the governor must approve the task
force recommendations before they
become law
Transportation Funding
The Senate Transportation Committee
will meet at 10 am. on Wednesday in
Room 112 of the Capitol to discuss the
variety of bill introductions that reduce
the motor vehicle registration tax.
If replacement revenues are not
identified, these bills would ultimately
reduce available highway funding,
including money available to cities.
In addition, the current motor vehicle
registration tax is constitutionally
dedicated and even ii a replacement
revenue source is identified, it might
not be constitutionally dedicated. The
bills include S.F. 16 authored by Sen.
Doug Johnson, S.F. 20 and S.F.100
authored by Sen. Jim Metzen, S.F. 48,
authored by Sen. Michelle Fischbach,
S.F. 110 authored by Sen. Bob
Lessard. The committee will not take .
action on these bills but will take public
testimony.
Y2k
The Senate Local and Metropolitan
Government Committee wig consider
S.F. 2 authored by Sen. Steve Kelley
that addresses several aspects of the
Year 2000 problem. The bill includes
a loan program that would provide no -
interest loans to local units of govem-
mentto address Y2k needs. The big
would also provide immunity to
associations and state agencies
collecting and publishing Y2k solu-
tions. The committee will meet at
2 p.m. on Wednesday. in Room 107
of the State Capitol.
Legislative Information
If you have access to the Internet, the
Legislature provides a wealth of
regularly updated information on
committee schedules. bill introduo-
tions, bill text and legislator contact
information including phone numbers
and e-mail addresses. if you haven't
visited this site, check it out. The
address is http://www Ieg.stata
mn.us. It is also accessible from
the League's web site http://wWw-
lmne.org.
The Innovation
ggrA-
train is stopping
In St. Paul on WNW
February 3-4...
Have you purchased your ticket?
The league of Minnesota
Cities, the Minnesota City -County
Management Association and
the Center for Small Towns,
University of Minnesota -Morris,
are co -sponsoring a special
conference, "Innovations: Bright
ideas in Local Government" on
February 3.4 at the Radisson
Hotel In St. Paul. We're pleased to
announce a new addition to the
list of Minnesota resource people
speaking at this event: David
Osborne, co-author of the highly-
acdaimed book, "Re -Inventing
Government."
Participants will receive a resource
manual containing descriptions of
over 100 Minnesota innovations with
contact names and addresses!
A special "early bind" registration
fee of $f00/person is available
through Friday. January 22.
Registration brochures are still
available from GovernmentTraining
Service. 6SV222-7409 or Minnesota
toll free 800/50048547.
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FRIDAYFAx, Number 3
A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities January 22, 1999
This week at the Capitol . a .
Veteran's Preference
Provisions Extended to
state Agencies
A bill authored by Sen. Jim
Vickerman (DFL -Tracy) would
extend veteran's preference
termination procedures to state
agencies. Currently, these provi-
sions only apply to local units of
government.
Design-Bulld Bill Introduced
A league -supported bill to autho-
rize the use of design -build in
addition to the traditional competi-
tive bid process in certain circum-
stances was introduced this week
by Sen. Janet Johnson (DFL -North
Branch) and Rep. Loren Jennings
(DFL -Harris). The bill is similar to
the legislation offered by Johnson
and Jennings last legislative
session with a few modifications to
address various concerns.
Sales Tax Repeal
With the introduction of four more
bills this week, the Nouse and
Senate now have 14 bills that
would exempt purchases made by
local governments from the sales
tax. Several of these bills would
also reduce the state sales tax rate
from 6 ,h percent to 6 percent.
Authors of the latest bills include
Reps. Ozment (R -Rosemount),
Rest (DFL -New Hope), Erhardt
(R -Edina), Schumacher (DFL -
Princeton), Juhnke (DFL-Wilimar),
Kubly (DFL -Granite Falls), Opatz
(DFL -St. Cloud), Chaudhary (DFL -
Fridley), Lindner (R -Corcoran),
Buesgens (R -Jordan), Storm (R -St.
Peter), Otremba (DFL -Long Prai-
rie), and Gleason (DFL -Richfield).
The bills have not yet been sched-
uled for a hearing.
Limited Market Value
Several bills have been introduced
that would restrict increases on
properties' market values for tax
purposes. One bill would outright
freeze market value at 1998 levels
for homesteads, nonhomestead
residential property, and cabins.
Another bill would limit market
value increases on all types of
property to the greater of 5 percent
or the rate of inflation (CPI). A third
would limit increases on all prop-
erty to the CPI. The League has
policy opposing expansion of the
limited market value. These bills
will likely have hearings in both the
House and Senate tax committees
this year.
NSP Meeting
This morning, NSP convened a
meeting of interested local govern-
ments to discuss their proposal to
exempt electric utility generation
personal property from the prop-
erty tax. Although legislators have
hardly discussed the issue of
deregulating the electric energy
industry yet this session, NSP
announced they would proceed
with their plans to introduce legis-
lation in the near future.
The proposal is divided into two
broad sections. The first section
includes the exemption for per-
sonal property and two replace
-
ment revenue sources for affected
communities. One of the aid
payments, called utility replace-
ment aid, would replace lost
property tax revenues in cities
where the exemption represents
more than 10 percent of the tax
base. This aid would be phased -
out over 10 years. The second aid,
called debt replacement aid, would
help cover current debt obligations
of certain affected communities.
The first section would be contin-
gent on the passage of the second
section, which would provide for
actual consumer choice in electric
energy providers. We expect
legislation to be introduced in the
next several weeks. We will sum-
marize the legislation in the Cities
Bulletin.
Municipal Community
Mourns Losses
Two long-time city officials
died this week. Former Fertile
Mayor Duane Knutson died on
Monday. On Wednesday, Pat
Bonniwell, former clerkladminis-
trator of Dassel, died after a
battle with cancer. Both Knut-
son and Bonniwell were active
in the league of Minnesota
Cities and the Association of
Small Cities. Both services will
behold on Saturday at 11 a.m.,
with Knutson's service in Fertile
and Bonniwell's service in
Dassel.
From: AMM To: Dwight Johnson
AMM FAX
NEWS
Date: 1/15/99 Time: 7:10:32 PM Page 2 Of 2
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Association of
Metropolitan
Municipalities
January 18-22,1999
AMM website features
cutting edge bill tracking
hen you visit AMM's website
(www.amm145.org) you will
notice a new state-of-the-art bill
tracking report system.
When you click on "AMM Bill
Tracking Report Index" on the AMM's
homepage, you can view an index of all
the metro -related bills the AMM is
monitoring.
As you view specific bills, there are
several opportunities to link to the
Minnesota Legislature and view the full
text of a bill or even e-mail the author of
a bill.
You also have the opportunity to
request a report of all the bills in the
AMM database to be faxed or e-
mailed to you -- there is no other
system in the country like this.
Rather than mailing out reports to
the AMM legislative contacts every
two weeks, staff now has the capa-
bility of faxing or e -mailing the
reports to the contacts on a more
frequent basis.
AM M staff has the ability to input
bill information through an adminis-
trative page at any time from any
computer with Internet access -- this
means more accurate, up-to-date
information for members.
Met Council HRA to administer Holman
The Metropolitan Council approved a
task force recommendation to give
the Council's Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority (HRA) the responsibility
for the Holman housing program in
suburban cities served by the HRA.
The Holman program is the result of
AMA! Fax News is Jared periodically
to all AMM city managers and
administrators. The information is
intended to be shared with
mayors, councilmembers and stq(f
in order to keep officials abreast of
important metro city issues.
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a federal court case regarding housing
concentration that was settled and by
making federal housing resources
available. throughout the region. The
Council approved the recommendation
Jan. 14.
AMM Board names
TAB, TAC reps
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the AMM
and approved appointments to
the Transportation Advisory Board '
(TAB) and Technical Advisory Commit-
tee (TAC).
Mayor Duane Zaun of Lakeville was
appointed to the TAB and Tom Mathisen
(Crystal), Mike Rardin (St. Louis Park),
Tom Colbert (Eagan) and Wayne Houle
(Edina) were appointed to TAC.
Tax rebates,
residency rules
are debated
Qeveral legislative committees held
organization meetings, heard bills
or had staff briefings last week.
The House Local Government
Committee, chaired by Rep. Peg
Larson (R -Lakeland), held its first
meeting Jan. 13. The committee
members are from AMM cities or are
former AMM Board or committee
members. The committee designated
three subcommittees: Tax Increment
Financing (TIF), Metropolitan Council
and Land Use Planning. Subcommittee
membership will be announced soon.
The committee will hear Rep.
Stanek's (R -Maple Grove) bill which
repeals the authority to impose resi-
dency requirements for city employ-
ment in Minneapolis and St. Paul (HF
133) Jan. 20. Sen. Steve Novak (D -
New Brighton) is the companion
author.
Tax rebate bills also continue to be a
focus. HF 1 proposes to return to the
taxpayers a rebate based on income
tax paid. The bill proposes a rebate
equal to 20 percent of the income tax
paid for 1997. The governor's plan
provides a rebate based on sales tax
paid, based on a formula that consid-
ers income and sales tax paid.
The Senate Jobs, Energy and
Community Development Committee
held two days of hearings on housing
issues. Among the presenters were
local officials and business owners who
cited efforts by metro cities to assist in
providing and preserving affordable
housing, such as financial assistance
and variances of official controls.
DATE: January 21, 1999
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
Council goals and objectives meeting. Kathy and I met with Jim Brimeyer today, a
facilitator whom several of you heard speak at the last League of Minnesota Cities
conference last year. He is available on March 13`x' and will write a proposal for us in the
next week or two. I think he has a good understanding of what the Council and staff are
looking for after our discussion. His fee would be approximately $1,500 which includes
some preparatory time as well as the day with us. This fee is within staffs expectations.
Meeting with Hennepin Parks. At our last Council meeting, we left with the plan that
we would meet with them at our March study session meeting. Since then, Ginny has
informed me that she cannot attend that March study session meeting after all. I have
checked on alternative times and found that the Park officials could meet with us before
the Council meeting at 5:30 pm on February 10h. I will place this on the February 2"d
agenda for your approval.
Legislation. I attended the Municipal Legislation Commission meeting Wednesday
evening. Bob Renner, our lobbyist, sees a good chance that we will get the sales tax on
city purchases repealed. There is also a reasonable chance that the cities that do not get
any Local Government Aid (LGA) including Plymouth, may be able to get approval for a
minimum LGA amount per capita, such as $10 per capita (over $600,000 for Plymouth).
This issue may be in play with the choice concerning the tax rebate this year (sales tax vs.
income tax rebate). If second ring suburban cities such as Plymouth get some minimal
per capita amount of state aid, it will place us on more of an equal footing with other
cities throughout the state. (We were 74h out of the78 cities over 10,000 population in
total state aid per capita last year). The downside of all of these proposals is that they
may trigger an extension of levy limits for another year or two, since local governments
would be perceived as getting a windfall from either the sales tax relief or the minimum
aid per capita proposal.