HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-05-1999FEBRUARY 5,1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
NOTE: Ward I 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, FEBR UARY 9, 7. 00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 5:30 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7. 00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 7. 00 PM
SPECL4L COUNCIL MEETING
TOPICS: FERNBROOK LANE IMPROVEMENTS,
PROSECUTION SERVICES, AMMMEMBERSHIP
DUES, COUNCIL PACKET DELIVERY DA Y—
Public Safety Training Room
SPECL4L COUNCIL MEETING
TOPIC. PROPOSED EAGLE LAKE PARK (WITH
HEAWEPIN PARKS REPRESENTATIVES) —
Public Safety Training Room
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council
Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council
Chambers
The following meetings are being noticed for Plymouth City Council attendance pursuant to the
intent of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. While some of these are not official City Council
meetings, City Council members may be present at these meetings.
2. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2-7.00 PM
3. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 7: 00 PM
FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
Agenda is attached. (M-3)
CITY COUNCIL 1NFORMATION MEMO
February S, 1999
4. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 7.00 PM
S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY]], 6.1 S PM
6. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
7. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7.00 PM
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYCOMMI7TEE,
Medicine Lake Room
PRAC, Council Chambers
PRESIDENTS DAYHOLIDAY,
City Offices Closed
SPECIAL YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING
TOPIC: DISCUSS PRESENTATION TO THE
COUNCIL REGARDING RECOMMENDED
CHANGES IN THE CURFEW ORDINANCE
Administration Library
8. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 5:00 PM HRA PUBLIC HEARING, Council Chambers
(Note Special Time and Location)
9. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7:00-9:00 PM WARD 1 MEETING WITH COUNCILMEMBER
BILDSOE, Council Chambers
10. February and March calendars are attached. (M-10)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) City briefs from Communications Supervisor Helen LaFave. (I -la)
b) Notice from Minnegasco of a name change of its parent company. Houston Industries
is now Reliant Energy. (1-1b)
c) Agenda for the February 10 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
meeting. (7-1c)
d) Notice of a petroleum storage tank release and request for corrective action at Aero
Systems Engineering, 13825 Schmidt Lake Road. (I --1d)
e) Summary of a recent NSP underground electric service delivery study. (I -le)
Notice of a Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative award to Plymouth student
Susan Kasper. This is a national program recognizing young people for outstanding
community service. (I -1,i
g) Senator Rod Grams had the opportunity to deliver the National Weekly Radio
Address. A transcription of his comments are attached. (I -Ig)
2. STAFFREPORTS
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3
February S, 1999
a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facilities January 1999 report. (I -2a)
b) 1998 Fire Department Duty Crew Program Report Card. (I -2b)
c) 1999 Fire Department Goals and Objectives. (I -2c)
d) Status report on the extended hour service of Metrolink routes 91 and 93. (I -2d)
3. MINUTES
a) December 9, 1998 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting. (I -3a)
b) January 7 Plymouth Human Rights Commission meeting. (1--3b)
c) January 27 Planning Commission meeting. (1--3c)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to John Stillwell from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes regarding
pedestrian crosswalks. A copy of the original correspondence is attached. (I -4a)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
S. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Ralph and Peggy Benicke to Hennepin County Commissioners opposing
the development of Eagle Lake Regional Park as a golf course. (1--5a)
b) Letter from Family Hope Services thanking the City for $3,100 in support for
programs. (I -Sb)
c) Letter from West Suburban Mediation thanking the City for $4,000 in support for the
program. (I -Sc)
d) Letter from Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners thanking the City for
$23,900 in support for the CONECT Program. (I -Sc)
6. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) February 16 Regular Council Meeting draft agenda. (1--6a)
7. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAXNews. (I--74)
b) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (I -7b)
Fire & Ice Festival
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Parkers Lake Park
Co. Rd. 6 & Niagara Ln.
(1 mi. west of 494 & Co. Rd. 6 intersection)
SATURDAY, FEB. 69 1999
2-7 p.m.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
2:00-5:00 "Artistry on Ice" (Help paint a huge mural on the lake)
2:30-3:00 Nia Imam Youth Choir Concert
3; 4; 5:00 "Snow Queen" Storyteller
2:30-4:30 Youth Ice Fishing Contest (prizes for all 12 & Under)
3:00-3:30 Plymouth Panda Precision Figure Skating Line Performance
3:30 Youth Skating Races Begin (ages 4-14)
5:00 Northern Lights DJ Show
6:00 Eric the Juggling Magician
6:45 Fireworks r1
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ON-GOING EVENTS
* McGruff Truck
* Bonfires * Recreational Ice Skating
* Concessions * Ice Miniature Golf
* Dog Sled Demo * Ice Rescue Demonstration
* Hayrides * Snow Bowling
* Hockey Goal Shooting * Viking Kick Sleds
* Ice Carving Demo * Voyageurs in Log Cabin
This event is co-sponsored by: The Plymouth Civic League, CUB Foods -Plymouth, CUB Foods -
Rockford Road, DNR MINNAQUA Program, Erickson's New Market, Foresters Farm Meat Market,
Franklin National Bank -Plymouth, Friends of Parkers Lake, Highway SS Party Rental, U S Bank -
Plymouth, U S Food Service, MTI Toro, Medina Entertainment Center, Minnetonka/Plymouth Rotary
Club, Norwest Bank -Plymouth, Plymouth Lions Club, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center -
Plymouth, Rainbow Foods, Rod Gove Sign Painter, Plymouth Parks and Recreation and Starbuck's
Coffee -Plymouth..
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3
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10 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 1999
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
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. The Rottlund Company, Inc. Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow a one -foot four -inch
cantilever encroachment into the required 15 -foot wetland buffer setback for 47 townhomes in The
Village at Bassett Creek located south of 10`h Avenue, north of Highway 55 and west of Revere Lane.
(99004)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Raymond Rasmussen. Variance for an existing accessory shed to be located in a "front" yard for
property located at 440 Weston Lane North. (99001)
B. Discuss Work Program for Completion of Comprehensive Plan.
C. Accept Planning Commission 1998 Annual Report and 1999 Work Program.
D. Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 1998.
E. Appointment of Planning Commissioner to serve as liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee.
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From: Helen LaFave, 509-5090
Date: February 2, 1999
Briefs
City of Plymouth
City Hall Features Monthly Art Exhibits
The Plymouth Fine Arts Council is featuring ongoing art exhibits in the main corridor of the
Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Each month a new artist will be featured. The traditional art of
Louis Schnellman is featured in February.
Painters and photographers interested in showing their work are invited to call Karol Greupner at
612-509-5223 for more information.
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Ninnegasco"
A Division of Houston Industries
February 2, 1999
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Dear Community Leader:
Minnegasco's parent company, Houston Industries, today announced that it ha�name
to Reliant Energy. As a result, Minnegasco's name has also changed to Reliant Energy
Minnegasco. The enclosed news release will provide you with more information about this
change.
Here are a few things we wanted you to know about how the new name affects Minnegasco.
• It does not reflect new ownership — our parent company changed the name to reflect our
broader role in the energy services industry.
• It is part of a larger corporate strategy adopted in the 1990s to transform Houston Industries
(HI) into a leading national and international energy services company. As a result of the
successful execution of this strategy, HI has grown from primarily a regional electric utility
serving customers in the Houston area, to the fourth largest combination electric and gas
company in the U.S.
• It reflects the reputation Minnegasco has earned in Minnesota. It's important to note this
change will have no impact on customer service and will not affect gas rates. We will
continue to provide the same level of reliability, safety, and customer service that we have
delivered for almost 130 years.
• We will begin answering our phones with our new name on Tuesday, February 2. The new
name will appear on customer's bills later this spring. We will phase in the name on signage,
uniforms, vehicles, print materials, and other communications over a period of time 'to
minimize the cost of the change.
As a key leader in the community, we wanted to let you know about this change as quickly as
possible. After reviewing the enclosed information, if you have questions or would like
additional information, please feel free to give either one of us a call.
Sincerely,
Al Swintek
Local Government Relations
(612)321-4799
(800) 234-5800 (ext 14799)
800 LaSalle Avenue
P.O. Box 59038
Minneapolis, MN 5.5459-0038
6.M001
Arne Hendrickson
Local Government Relations
(612) 321-5375
(800) 234-5800 (ext 15375)
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Watershed Management Commission
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone 612/553-1144
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone 612/544-8572
AGENDA
February 10, 1999
1. Call to Order.
a. Approval of minutes of January meeting.*
b. Treasurer's report and submission of bills.*
2. Correspondence.
3. Water Quality.
a. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program.
b. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Education Project.
c. Lake Monitoring.
d. TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant.
e. Best Management Practices, Horse Farms and Feedlots—, HCD.
f. Technical Subcommittee meeting.*
g. Correspondence.
1) "Making Decisions About Wastewater and Stormwater," U of M Extension.*
2) Erosion Control Seminars, Dakota County.*
3) MECA l0thAnnual Erosion Control Conference.*
4) "Stormwater Management for Today and Tomorrow."*
4. Wetland Conservation Act.
a. 94-050 Finke Farm, Corcoran.
b. 96-019 Kariniemi, Corcoran - enforcement options.
C. 97-028 Hidden Oaks Preserve, Champlin - surety options.
d. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran - surety options.
e. 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran - surety options.
f. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin - surety determination.
g. 98-076 Greg Ebert, CR 116 & CR 10, Corcoran —surety determination.
5. Project Reviews.
a. 99-001 Schany and Tiber Building, Hassan.
b. 99-002 Elm Creek Bridge Relocation and Trail, Maple Grove.
CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH
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Agenda
February 10, 1999
page 2
6. Other Business.
a. Citizen Advisory Committee.
b. 98-055 Champlin Storm Water Management Plan.
C. 98-075 Plymouth Water Resource Management Plan.
d. City of Rogers Membership.
e. Metro Greenways Grants.
7. Informational Items.
a. 96-044 IME Trucking, Dayton.
b. 96-047 Burnet Realty (Northern Tier Limited), Maple Grove.
C. 96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan.
d. 97-022 Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina.
e. 97-032 Elm Creek Ridge, Maple Grove.
f. 97-041 The Shores of Elm Creek, Maple Grove.
g. 97-048 Hills of Elm Creek, Maple Grove.
h. 97-056 Meadowview Addition, Maple Grove.
i. 98-005 Five Star Welding, Dayton.
j. 98-006 Dehn Tree Company, Inc., Dayton.
k. 98-009 Lake Medina Outlet Retrofit, Medina
1 98-017 Turb.Spaanem Mini Storage, Dayton.
M. 98-026 Dayton Park Plaza, Dayton.
n. 98-029 Reinhart Site, Rogers.
o. 98-038 Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran.
P. 98-042 JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton.
q. 98-048 Advance Response System, Rogers.
r 98-050 Custom Filtration, Corcoran.
s 98-052 Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran.
t. 98-056 Elm Creek Twinhome Addition, Maple Grove.
U. 98-057 Rush Creek Golf Club Expansion, Maple Grove.
V. 98-058 Weaver Estates 6th Addition, Maple Grove.
W. 98-060 Shermer Homes, Dayton.
X. 98-062 Ernie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran.
Y- 98-063 Satellite Shelter, Corcoran.
Z. 98-064 Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove.
aa. 98-065 Territorial Road and Rush Creek Bridge Replacement, Maple Grove.
ab. 98-067 Lawn King, Corcoran.
ac. 98-069 Five Star Industrial Park, Maple Grove.
ad. 98-070 CSAH 30 EAW, Maple Grove.
ae. 9S-071 Twin City Hose, Rogers.
of 98-072 Infratech, Rogers.
ag. 98-073 Rice Glenn, Maple Grove.
ah. 98-074 Polaris Headquarters, Medina.
*in meeting packet.
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January 29, 1999
Mr. Gary Theis
Aero Systems Engineering
13825 Schmidt Lake Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55446
Minnesota Pollution Co
RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action
Site: Aero Systems Engineering, 13825 Schmidt Lake Road, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00012399
Dear Mr. Theis:
Notice of Release
iT"lency
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from
storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled
in an efficient manner.
Legal Obligations
Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release,
investigate the release and, if necessary, clean up the release. A person is considered legally responsible for a tank
release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the
law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager
listed below.
If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release
occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action
may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established
the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is
administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the
amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be
directed to the Petrofund staff at (651) 297-1119 or (651) 297-4203.
Request to Take Corrective Action
The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the
enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground
water contamination caused by the release. A report (excavation report and/or remedial investigation/corrective action
design (RI/CAD)) which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the
release must be submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for
information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s).
520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY)
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Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor
impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the
environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your site, an
RI/CAD report must be submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free -product from a
well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free
product recovery.
If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the
Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and
implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the
Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site
investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890 (Supp. 1997), you must solicit a minimum of
two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable.
Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrofund staff.
Required Response
MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 30 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the requested
work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to comply, in which
case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely
manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. R. 2890 (Supp. 1997). The enclosed fact
sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation and cleanup. If you have any
questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at (651) 297-8582. Please reference the
above LEAK # in all correspondence. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA St. Paul office by calling
(1-800) 657-3864.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Serier
Pr 'ct Manager
el o Site Remediation Section
KS:lek
Enclosures
cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Jim Blurke, Agassiz Environmental Systems
Phil Eckhert, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
January 28, 1999
Mr. Dwight Johnson
City Manager
3400 Pymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mr. Johnson:
1 Northern States Power Company
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I'm pleased to inform you that NSP recently completed an Underground Electric Service
Delivery Study. This study was provided in early January to the Public Utilities Commission,
legislators, and the Department of Public Service. NSP volunteered to undertake this study in
the wake of the electric service outages caused by the extraordinarily severe storms we
experienced in the spring and early summer of 1998.
Underground vs. overhead system design is a complex issue, and one which we analyzed
objectively and thoroughly. Many of our customers believe that underground service will
drastically reduce, or even eliminate outages. However, our analysis showed that converting
overhead lines to underground provides only marginal reliability improvement. Further,
conversion is very costly, and each individual residence or business impacted will incur a
significant expense to convert from overhead to underground to meet code. We believe our
analysis confirms our current policy --in brief, overhead service is the standard, and customers
can choose to have service lines placed underground but must pay the net cost to do so.
However, there is more that we can do to improve reliability. NSP has identified and initiated
program refinements for our tree trimming program which will improve our reliability
performance. In fact, we are committing an additional $3 million in 1999 to ensure our tree
trimming program is on schedule and that it keeps tree -related outages to a minimum.
I have enclosed a three-page summary of the study. If you would like a copy of the complete
report, I would be happy to provide that to you.
Please call me at 493-1631 if you have questions regarding this study. Thank you for the
opportunity to serve our customers in your city.
Sincerely,
,P- V
John R. Theis
Community Service Manager
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Enclosure
Northern States Power Company
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis. Minnesota 55401-1927
Telephone (612) 330.5500
Underground Electric Service Delivery Study
During the spring and summer of 1998, customers in Northern States Power Co.'s service territory
experienced the most devastating storms to hit the area in decades. High winds, tornadoes, lightning
strikes and fallen trees and branches disrupted power to a million homes and businesses, and NSP
conducted a massive storm restoration effort.
During that time when some people went without power for several days, customers asked NSP many
important questions about reliability, about the damage caused by high winds and trees falling on
overhead lines, and about the comparative reliability of underground electric service. Customers let us
know they consider underground service less susceptible to storm damage, and expressed interest in
converting their systems.
NSP volunteered to study the reliability and cost differences between the two types of systems, as well as
the feasibility of moving all service underground. That study was completed in January 1999 and
submitted to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. This document provides a summary of the study
findings and of the actions NSP is undertaking to improve system reliability.
Study Methodology
The study first compared the average number of outages experienced by NSP customers to the outages
that occurred during the storms of 1998. Next, the study assessed the comparative reliability of different
combinations of overhead and underground placement of three types of electric lines, including:
* Feeder lines - major lines carrying electricity from substations into neighborhoods, each one serving
thousands of customers
* Tap lines — primary lines running through neighborhoods from connections with feeder lines, each
serving 40 to 400 customers
* Service lines - connected to tap lines via transformers, running from the NSP pole to your house.
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The study analyzed the change in reliability for the different line types and the estimated costs for
implementing and maintaining conversions. All implications to the delivery system in planning service to
new areas and relocation within existing areas were examined, together with the cost-effectiveness of
large-scale conversion of the overhead electric system to underground and the resulting impact on electric
rates. In addition, the effect of other influences on reliability, such as tree trimming, were examined.
Study Findings
* In general, the frequency of outages for customers is low. Since 1993, customers typically experience
nine storm days and an average of one sustained outage per year.
* Outage frequency and duration are significantly affected by storms. In stormy 1998, customers
experienced more than double the normal number of storm days and outages.
* Underground systems reduce both the frequency and duration of outages under storm conditions.
However, while underground systems reduce the frequency of outages, they increase the duration of
outages during non -storm conditions. Underground systems are susceptible to material failure
resulting from dig -ins, animals and lightning strikes to the overhead portions of the system. Damage
to underground lines takes longer to locate and, therefore, to repair.
* Estimated costs of moving metro -area only electric facilities underground are over $3 billion in
today's dollars. Currently, tariffs require customer contribution for this expense. If these expenses
were instead paid collectively by all rate -payers, electricity rates could rise by more than 50 percent
over the period during which the conversions are made. Conversion of the remainder of non -metro
overhead lines would cost considerably more.
* In addition, customers with overhead lines would bear construction costs for both the burial of
electrical facilities and modifications to their residences and businesses. Residential customers in the
metro area would pay in excess of $500 million to prepare their homes to accept underground service.
The costs to business customers would be much more significant and variable. In addition, customers
would pay costs to relocate other utilities' (cable and telephone) facilities.
Conclusions
Based on the study, NSP does not recommend large-scale conversion of overhead systems to
underground. We believe such an action is not a cost-effective use of ratepayer funds. We believe that the
vast majority of ratepayers would not find the change in reliability worth the added cost, particularly
given that underground systems do not eliminate outages, and can, under normal weather conditions,
increase outage duration.
However, while system conversion to underground may not be the solution, customers clearly want
increased reliability, especially during stormy seasons. NSP is committed to improving reliability using
methods that are economically feasible and show real gains in reliability. Therefore, NSP is undertaking
the following steps to improve system reliability:
* NSP has revised the line clearance maintenance program for overhead service. Changes to our tree -
trimming program that reduce the size of the area trimmed on each tree will reduce the time it takes to
clear a higher number of miles of overhead lines. This will reduce tap -level outages without
increasing costs.
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* NSP will commit an additional $3 million to its tree trimming program, bringing the 1999 total
budget to over $18 million.
* NSP will focus on completing all tap and feeder line tree trimming as opposed to service lines as a top
priority. This policy is consistent with the majority of investor-owned utilities in the United States.
Together with the tree trimming change noted above, our goal is to reduce tap -level outages by 20%
without any addition to costs.
* NSP will develop ideas to expand our existing approach of allowing the option of underground
systems to meet the particular needs of neighborhoods and smaller groups of customers. While we
believe customers should continue to have the option for underground systems, individual customers
who prefer to continue being served by overhead lines should not be affected by that choice.
* NSP will begin discussions with communities regarding their local preferences and expectations
regarding electric service. NSP will present these results to them and also pursue other issues about
which the communities are concerned. NSP will begin conducting these discussions in the first
quarter of 1999.
* Based on these community discussions, NSP will propose any necessary modifications to our existing
approach.
This study was an excellent opportunity for NSP to reexamine our underground policy and practices. The
study underscored the complexity of the system and need for options above- and below -ground. It also
validated our policy of allowing customer choice for service. We appreciate our customers, and are
committed to bringing you the best service possible, while maintaining the competitive prices you've
come to expect. Thank you very much.
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THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
ESCOVRAGISG COMMUNITY SERCICF. BY YOUTH
February 4, 1999
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd. v+�
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1448
Dear Mayor Tierney:
Your community is being honored today. Susan Kasper of Plymouth has been chosen as one of your
state's top student volunteers in The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a national program
recognizing young people for outstanding community service. Susan will receive a bronze Distinguished
Finalist medallion from Prudential at a local ceremony.
Students like Susan represent the best in America's youth, and are role models to their peers and their
communities. The Prudential Insurance Company of America and the National Association of Secondary
School Principals are committed to bringing them well-deserved recognition through this awards
program.
We encourage you to extend your congratulations to Susan and to encourage others to follow his
example. You may want to consider inviting your honoree to talk about his volunteer efforts and the
importance of community service at a city council meeting, proclaiming a day in his honor, or issuing an
official statement of commendation. Suggested language is included.
You can contact Susan at:
Susan Kasper
12510 47th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442-2430
Enclosed you will find a copy of the statewide news release being issued today.
.Congratulations to you and your community on having such an outstanding young role model. We hope
you will join us in recognizing this achievement.
Cordially,
Arthur F. Ryan
Chairman, CEO, Prudential
Thomas F. Koerner
Executive Director, NASSP
Sample Statement of Commendation
To Recognize Honoree In
The 1999 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
However effective government may be in serving
the needs of its citizens, the soul of our city and its
vitality as a place to live and work depend on the relationship of families, friends and neighbors-
much
those bonds is not as much in the hands of institutions or goveres trema religions
it is cope Strengthening
of our citizens — especially those who volunteer to help people of all ages, ran gl
illnesses, overcome hardships and barriers, adjust to social changes, and fulfill their potential. These
volunteers are the unrecognized, unsung heroes of our society.
(Name and school of honoree), recently named as one of our state's top honorees in The and
ole Spirit
of Community Awards program, exemplifies the value of volunteer community
model to other youth as well as adults in our community.
A surprising number of volunteers in communities across the atian are like
kgratification that of name
from
student contributing time without expectation of reward, other
helping others. Some of these young people work in established groups; others seek new and unique
ways to help others on their own.
Recognizing these young volunteers and encouraging others to follow their f Secondxample s the School f this
nationwide program sponsored by Prudential and the National 0 states, iation the District of Columbia and Puerto
Principals. Its aim is to reach into every community,
Rico, to identify and honor these unsung heroes locally, state -by -state, and then nationally, in the hopes
that their recognition will serve to stimulate others to volunteer service.
As mayor of (city), and on behalf of our city, I commend (student), our P and our co ential icrririt of Community
Award honoree, for (his/her) outstanding volunteer contribution to others
And, therefore, in honor of this achievement, I am proclaiming (day/date) as the (studentyPrudential
Spirit of Community Recognition Day in (city).
THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVE•
ENCOURAGING CGIMIXITY SERVICE BY YOUTH
Contact: Jamie Chasinov, Prudential, 973-802-8447
Annie Morgan, NASSP, 703-860-7244
February 4, 1999
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MINNESOTA'S TOP TWO YOUTH VOLUNTEERS SELECTED
IN NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM
Ortonville and Baxter students earn $1,000 awards,
silver medallions and trip to nation's capital
Honors also bestowed on other top youth volunteers in Minnesota
St. Paul, MN — Mark Lindquist, 17, of Ortonville and Patrick Cross, 14, of Baxter today were named
Minnesota's top two youth volunteers for 1999 in The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a
nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program,
now in its fourth year, is sponsored by The Prudential Insurance Company of America in partnership with
The National Association of Secondary School Principals. Nearly 20,000 high school and middle -level
students were considered for awards in this year's program.
Mark was nominated by Ortonville High School in Ortonville, and Patrick was nominated by
Mississippi Horizons School in Brainerd. As State Honorees, they each will receive a $1,000 award, an
engraved silver medallion, and an all -expense -paid trip to Washington, D.C., in May, where they will join
the top two honorees — one middle -level and one high school youth — from each of the other states, the
District of Columbia and Puerto Rico for several days of national recognition events. Ten of them will be
named America's top youth volunteers for 1999 at that time.
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Minnesota's TOP TWO YOUTH VOLUNTEERS SELECTED/Add One
Mark Lindquist, 17, Ortonville, Minn., a senior at Ortonville High School, led a team of disaster -
relief volunteers in helping victims of a devastating tornado five hours away in the town of St. Peter.
After hearing about the tornado, Mark sprang into action to recruit volunteers, arrange transportation, and
secure donations of money and supplies. He placed announcements on the local radio station and at his
high school, held planning meetings, and contacted parents and teachers for their assistance. Mark's goal
of 25 volunteers and $500 in donations was surpassed when 52 volunteers donated their time and $1,500
was raised to support the project. "Our group of volunteers was comprised mostly of high school
students, and I think we served as a great inspiration to the residents of St. Peter," said Mark. "I heard a
few of the disaster victims say they could not believe that a group of young people would give up their
Saturday to help total strangers." Mark says the project made him realize that there are people who need
help and support and that he is able to provide it. "No matter how hard it is, I can always give more," he
said.
Patrick Cross, 14, Baxter, Minn., a ninth -grade student at Mississippi Horizons School in
Brainerd, founded the Brainerd/Baxter City chapter of the National Skate Patrol after the city created 50
miles of trails for a skateboard park. He got the idea from his father, who is a member of a ski safety
patrol unit. "I watch my dad help people on the ski hill and teach them to be safer skiers," said Patrick.
"The Skate Patrol is the only way that people who are lost, hurt, or need help can be linked to emergency
services" Patrick first sought support from the area police department.and city council, then secured a
charter from the National Skate Patrol. Although most chapters are found only in large metropolitan
areas, Patrick convinced the group that a skate patrol was needed in his area, and Brainerd became the
smallest community to receive a charter. Patrick recruited both youth and adult roller bladers to
volunteer, and arranged for the training and testing of the patrol unit. He also encouraged local cell phone
companies to donate phones for the patrol. It took Patrick a year to get the Brainerd/Baxter City National
Skate Patrol off the ground, and he plans to continue his role for as long as he lives in the area.
In addition, the program judges recognized four other Minnesota students as Distinguished
Finalists for their impressive community service activities, each of whom will receive an engraved bronze
medallion:
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Minnesota's TUY TWV YVU'1'H VULUIN ILE" bULj U_IhI)/Aau Iwo �r, l
Tara Carlson, 14, Apply Valley, Minn., a member of the Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley in
St. Paul and a freshman at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, initiated a campaign to provide 200
underprivileged children at a Fresh Air summer camp in New Jersey with backpacks filled with school
supplies.
Jennifer Johansson, 18, Ghent, Minn., a senior at Marshall High School in Marshall, organized,
directed and hosted a dinner theater performance to entertain the residents of a local nursing home, where
she has been volunteering for the past five years.
Susan Kasper, 16, Plymouth, Minn., a junior at Totino -Grace High School in Fridley, arranged
for the donation of a computer, printer, modem and an Internet connection for a local senior living center.
She also teaches the residents how to operate the computer and use e-mail to send notes to their families
and loved ones.
Mee Yang, 13, St. Paul, Minn., an eighth -grade student at Battle Creek Middle School, is a
student volunteer at a local nursing home, and also volunteers with mentally and physically challenged
students.
"People as dedicated and motivated as these young students are critical to the future of our
communities and our nation," said Arthur Ryan, chairman and CEO of Prudential. `By recognizing these
honorees, we hope to encourage other young people — our future leaders — and all Americans to think
more about the value and importance of volunteering."
"Every day, we see more and more the need for dedicated and talented volunteers like these
young students," said Tom Koerner, executive director of The National Association of Secondary School
Principals. "We are motivated by their community spirit, and we know that as others realize the impact
these honorees have made, their community spirit will indeed spread"
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Minnesota's TOP TWO YOUTH VOLUNTEERS SELECTED/Add Three
All public and private middle -level and high schools in the country, along with all Girl Scout
councils and county 4-H organizations, were eligible to select a student or member for a local Prudential
Spirit of Community Award this past November. Local Honorees were then reviewed by state -level
judges, who selected State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists based on criteria such as personal
initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth. On May 3, 1999, ten of the 104 State Honorees
— five middle -level and five high school students — will be named America's top ten youth volunteers of
the year by a prestigious national selection committee. These National Honorees will receive an
additional $5,000, a gold medallion, and a crystal trophy.
In addition to Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and the National 4-H Council, The Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards are supported by the American Association of School Administrators, National
Middle Schopl Association, National School Boards Association, National School Public Relations
Association, and the Council of the Great City Schools.
The awards are part of a broad initiative created by Prudential to encourage young people to
become involved in community service. Other elements of the initiative include The Prudential Youth
Leadership Institute, a leadership training program for high school students, and "Catch the Spirit: A
Student's Guide to Community Service," a free booklet published in partnership with The United States
Department of Education. The booklet is filled with ideas and tips on how young people can make a
difference in their communities, and is availableby writing the Consumer Information Center,
Dept. 506 E, Pueblo, Colo. 81009.
For more information on this year's State Honorees of The Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards, visit the community section of Prudential's internet site at www.prudential.com, or NASSP's
internet site at www.nassp.org:80/services.
NASSP, based on Reston, Va., represents more than 46,000 secondary school principals in more
than 35,000 public and private middle and high schools. Prudential, headquartered in Newark, N.J., is
one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the world, providing insurance, investment, real
estate, relocation, securities, and other services to more than 40 million customers in 25 countries.
ROD GRAMS
M.NNESOTA
COMMITTEES:
BANKING. HOUSING. AND URBAN AFFAIRS
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREIGN RELATIONS
JOINT ECONOMIC
January 23, 1999
united states Senate
WASHINGTON, DC 205107 ,
The Honorable Joycelyn H. Tierney-�
Mayor r i
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
PM, 202-224-3244
FAX 202-228-0956
INTERNET: MAIL_GRAMS@GRAMS.SENATE.GO%
MINNESOTA OFFICE:
2013 SECOND AVENUE NORTH
ANOKA, MN 55303
Pw. 612-427-5921
FAX 612-427-8872
On Saturday, January 23, I was honored to have the opportunity to
deliver the national weekly radio.address and share my plan to
offer meaningful tax relief to America's taxpayers.
I have introduced legislation in the Senate that would offer each
working American a 10 percent across-the-board tax cut. The Tax
Cuts for All Americans Act is real relief, not the targeted tax -
proposals outlined by President Clinton in his State of the Union
Address that provide minuscule relief to just a handful of
people.
It is time Washington build on the tax relief we began when
Congress enacted my $500 per -child tax credit. The 10 percent
across the board tax cut is an important step in restoring power
to the taxpayers and giving you more control over your own
dollars.
I have enclosed a copy of my radio address for your review. I
hope you will agree with me that the across the board tax cut is
an idea whose time has come.
Sincerely,
Rod Grams
United States Senator
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ROD GRAMS
MINNESOTA
COMMITTEES:
BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREIGN RELATIONS
JOINT ECONOMIC
BUDGET
United states oenate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-2304
NATIONAL WEEKLY RADIO ADD
By U.S. Senator Rod Grams
January 23, 1999
Good morning. I'm Senator Rod Grams of Minnesota.
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
PH. 202-224-3244
FAX 202-228-0956
TOD:202-224-9522
MINNESOTA OFFICE:
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When President Clinton came to Capitol Hill last Tuesday night to deliver his State of the ess,
most of us expected a good speech We knew we'd hear lots of ideas and proposals and promises — and
he didn't disappoint us. There was something in that speech for everyone.
Well, almost everyone.
The speech lasted 77 minutes and contained 77 new spending proposals, but there was nothing in it for the
American taxpayers, the people who pay the bills.
I'm talking about meaningful tax relief. Not targeted tax cuts that try to dictate social conduct, rewarding
only a few, with too few dollars. I mean rW tax relief.
In living rooms across this country, Americans watched the President's speech hoping to hear about tax
relief, the one thing that would improve their future more than any new or expanded government program
ever could — the one thing taxpayers tell me they need most.
Americans today are taxed at the highest level in history, with nearly 40 percent of a typical budget going
to pay taxes on the federal, state, and local level. If you're like most folks, struggling to pay the bills and
support both a family and Uncle Sam at the same time, that probably doesn't come as much of a surprise.
You're working nearly three hours of each eight-hour work day just to pay off your tax bill.
They tax it when you earn it...
Tax it again when you save it...
Tax it again when you spend it....
Tax it again when you invest it...
And tax it yet again when you die.
No wonder Americans feel overtaxed!
I don't need to remind you that you're working longer days and more overtime hours than ever before, just
to pay that tax bill. Through your hard work, you've given the economy a tremendous boost. In fact,
you've generated a federal budget surplus that will reach $80 billion this year, and $4.5 trillion – that's
idlliQn – over the next 15 years.
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j�gM generated that surplus — not Congress, not the President, but you. And Washington shouldn't stand
first in line to get your money.
But with a $4 and -a -half trillion surplus, how come the average taxpayer won't get even a penny of it back
under the President's plan?
Instead of tax relief, the President on Tuesday proposed 77 new ways for Washington to spend your tax
dollars. If you have a job, drive a car, use a computer, go to school, get sick, shop, drive, bank, and
sightsee the President has a new program he wants you to support.
It adds up to about $300 billion in new federal spending a year, the largest spending increase proposed by
any president in our nation's history, all financed by you, the taxpayers.
More spending, more government, more control by Washington, isn't the answer. The answer lies in tax
cuts that return power to the taxpayers and leave a little more of your own money in your pocket at the end
of the day.
On Tuesday, the same day the President was outlining his 77 new spending priorities, I led the effort to
rein in the government's reach by introducing the Tax Cuts for All Americans Act, the = bill that will do
the most to help America's working families.
Our plan will cut the personal tax rate for each American by ten percent, across the board, reducing your
tax bill by hundreds, or thousands, of dollars.
You see, I believe individuals and families should make their own spending decisions. Washington
doesn't know when your child is sick and needs special medical help, or when your furnace has to be
replaced, or when that tuition bill is due. You have to make those decisions every day, and the government
shouldn't be making those decisions any harder for you than they already are.
The across the board tax cut is simple. You don't have to be a'tax lawyer or an accountant to understand
it.
The across the board tax cut is fair, because we're not pitting one group of taxpayers against the other.
The across the board tax cut is pro economic growth. When tax rates go down, workers keep each
additional dollar they earn That's a pretty strong incentive to work harder, be more productive, and create
more economic growth
The across the board tax cut says Washington doesn't have all the answers. It ensures your family's
dollars are spent on family priorities – not Washington spending schemes.
And the across the board tax cut is immediate. Under the my plan, every dollar you earned after January 1
of this year will be taxed under the new, lower rates.
Simple, fair, good for the economy, immediate. Imagine what a difference a tax cut plan that embraces
those four important principles could make when you file your taxes one year from now. On behalf of you,
the taxpayers, I look forward to making the ten percent across the board tax cut the centerpiece of a better,
friendlier tax code.
Thank you for listening
DATE: February 3, 1999
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
�
FROM: Anne'Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report
Attached is the report that was provided by Hennepin County staff for the month of January,
1999.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in January was 534 including
juvenile girls housed in the ACF Women's Section, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by
the Conditional Use Permit.
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FEB - 3 1999
Date: February 2, 1999 CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
To: Board of Hennepin County Commis ' ners
From: Jan 1. Smaby, Corrections Direct
Subject: County Correctional Facility Pop ation Report - January, 1999
As requested, please find attached the average daily population reports for the Adult
Corrections Facility, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the County Home School for the
month of January, 1999.
Please note that the format of the reports have changed. The population reports have
been simplified, and the chart for each institution is now included on the same page as its
population report.
JIS/cg
CC: Chief Judge Mabley
Judge Kevin Burke
Judge Pam Alexander
Jeff Spartz
Sandra Vargas
Anne Hurlbert, City of Plymouth
DOCC Management Team
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January Average Population
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Average Men's Section Sentenced Inside Count
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Total Men's Section Inside Count
Men's Section Capacity
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Average January Available Beds
395
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264
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Average Women's Section Straight Time Total Count 57
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Pius: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS) 0
Total Women's Section Inside Count 44
Total Women's Section Capacity "58
Less: Module reserved for use by JDC Girls Annex (16)
Net Capacity available for Adult Women 42
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1999 Monthly Average Population
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Average Work Release Total Count 238
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Average Work Release Inside Count 126
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Total Work Release Inside Count _ 150
Work Release Capacity 172
Less: Average Inside Count -150
Average January Available Beds 22
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January Average Population
Average Total Detained Population 139
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Home Detention/Post Disposition Home Detention 40
ACF Girls Annex 6
CNS Secure Unit 4
Other (Wabasha, Wilson Center, Dakota Co., etc.) 11
Average Total Housed Outside of JDC 61
Average Inside Count: 78
JDC Capacity 87
Less: Average Inside Count -78
Average January Available Beds 9
1999 Monthly Average Population
Juvenile Detention Center
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24
11
13
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Cottage 2
22
19
3
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Cottage 3
24
24
0
Juvenile Sex Offenders
Cottage 4
24
20
4
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 1345
Cottage 5
24
18
6
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Cottage 6
24
24
0
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 15-17
Cottage 7
24
24
0
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Secure Unit
16
11
5
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182
151
31
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County Home School
(Capacity =182)
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DUTY CREW PROGRAM REPORT CARD
January through December 1998
Operation
0 The program was in operation on all 259 weekdays during }:f. ; \!:ar:
the exception of Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Da-,,,.. Z rll—i
Christmas Day.
• In October, the hours of operation were expanded to include a third shift,
6 to 9 pm.
0 571 shifts were scheduled: - 87 shifts were staffed with 5 firefighters;
-397 shifts were staffed with 4 firefighters;
- 84 shifts were staffed with 3 firefighters;
- 3 shifts were staffed with 2 firefighters.
Participation
® 52 members participated in the program.
S During January, February, March, and April:
0 27 — 30 members participated each month.
e 19 - 25 members had a monthly participation obligation.
♦ 8 - 11 members failed to meet their participation obligation.
4, 10 members without an obligation participated in the program.
® During May through December, program participation was voiuntary for dii
members. 22 — 37 members chose to participate each month.
Training Activities
a 245 training oppo"runities were offerer.;.
• On 21 occasions, members attended training sessions outside of Their
scheduled shifts.
G Duty Cre,.v members c,--.mpleted ,ire-plwns for 9 facilite s \,,.ithi- the
Mainren :nce Active ieS'
0 �: plete operas f ;ai ..�.... v.. ..
at-,paratus and a
- cleaning, fueling, and repairing
apparatus, equip: rent, and faci(ities;
- delivering supplies.
Call Resoonse
O 347 calls for service were received.
37 calls (for storm related incidents, r3scue and hazmat incidents, mutual
aid responses, assists to police, a large grass fire, a .•Hissing chill, and
reported structure fires) were paged general alarm.
(over)
i
CALL RESPONSE TIMES (in minutes)
January
February
March
April
May
June
In-service averse 1998 with DC
1.9
1.3
1.6
1.3
1.4
1.1
In-service average 1997
5.3
5.7
4.3
4.0
5.0
5.3
Total response averse 1998 with DC
j 6.9
7.0 1
8.1
9.3
6.8
8.6
Total response averse 1997
1 10.3
11.0 1
11.3
8.7
9.3
9.3
CALL RESPONSE TIMES (in minutes)
July
August
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
In-service averse 1998 with DC
1.4
1.4
1.2
1.6
1.4
1.1
In-service average 1997
4.7
5.7
4.7
5.3 D
4.7 N
4.7 D
5.0 N
5.0 D
8.7 N
Total response average 1998 with DC
6.8
6.6
5.5
6.4
5.8
5.5
Total response average 1997
9.7
9.7
9.7
9.0 D
8.3 N
9.7 D
9.5 N
9.3 D
12.3 N
Public Education Offerings/Activities
N 34 station tours/birthday parties;
• 22 school programs;
• 4 career talks;
® 2 Public Education materials deliveries;
O 4 fire extinguisher demonstrations;
• 2 E.D.I.T.H. home safety inspections;
• 1 bike helmet program;
a 2 Safe Escape House presentations to local elementary schools;
1 Juvenile Fire Starter Program;
2 business escape plan reviews;
1 business walk-through;
a 1 neighborhood party;
• 1 Public Safety Citizen Academy presentation;
• posting of National Night Out banners;
• distribution of bicycle safety materials;
• supervision of a juvenile fire setter;
• delivery of recruitment posters to area businesses;
• numerous Open House and Lester/COnnie promotional programs;
• an interview with WCCO television;
• an interview with KSTP television; and
• 2 pieces for Cable 12 TV.
DATE: January 21, 1999
TO: Officer Staff
FROM: Richard C. Kline - Fire Chief ACIP. -
SUBJECT: 1999 Fire Department Goals & Objectives
The following recommended goals and objectives were identified through staff feedback
and discussion. This is a consolidated list of measurable, realistic and obtainable goals
and objectives as suggested by staff. Staff will be responsible for the accomplishment
of these goals and objectives.
1. Continue Duty Crew program with emphasis upon improvement and added benefit
to our community.
2. Recommend staffmg options to strategically plan for future fire department
operations.
3. Recommend future fire station location and define operational options.
4. Conduct 20 hours of supervisory training for officer staff.
5. Modify fire education curriculum to include the National Fire Protection
Association Risk Watch program.
6. In-service times of five minutes or less 80 percent of responses.
7. Seventy-five percent of structure fires declared "under control" in 20 minutes or
less.
Chief Officers and the Administrative Fire Officer will be developing goals and
objectives for projects they administer. These will be combined with the department
goals.
1998 Plymouth Fire Department - Goals and Objectives
Administrative
Goals/Objectives Target Date Responsibility
Implement duty crew programs 4 Q 1998 Staff
(day & night).
Results: The Duty Crew program has been in operation for over one year. The program
currently operates nine hours per day and has reduced the overall response time to emergency
incidents and provides predictable staffing levels.
Recruit an additional ten 4 Q 1998 Burke/Hurr
firefighters.
Results: Ten probationaryfirefighters were added in 1998.
Expand efforts to retain 3 Q 1998 Staff
experienced personnel.
Results: An exit survey form was developed and distributed to all members who left the
department in 1998. Survey respondents reported that the cost of housing in Plymouth, full-time
employment requirements and time commitments as primary reasons for leaving the department.
Conduct 24 hours of 4 Q 1998 Kline
supervisory training for
officer staff.
Results: Four hours completed.
Develop, implement a fire department 1 Q 1998 Cwayna
customer feedback/response form.
Results: Completed. Surveys were distributed to our customers during 1998. Survey results
indicate a high level of satisfaction with fire department activities and services.
Re -organize organizational structure 3 Q 1998 Kline
(staff) to incorporate second full-time
position.
Results: Completed. An Administrative Fire Officer was added to provide management for the
Duty Crew Program and administer the fire%ms training program. Organizationally, the
department is structured with three District Fire Chief's to reflect responsibilityfor various
programs (safety & health, apparatus/maintenance & fire investigation, emergency management
& pre planning) as well as fire response obligations.
19
Operational
Goals/Objectives
Confine fire to area found
90% of responses.
Results: Completed.
Target Date
continual
Responsibility
Staff
In-service time of 5 minutes continual Staff
or less 80% of responses.
Results: An average in-service time of 4.75 minutes was realized in 1998. This was calculated
department wide on a 24-hour basis. Duty Crew in-service times averaged 1.3 minutes, while
non Duty Crew in-service times, in 1997, averaged 5.9 minutes.
75% of structure fires declared continual Staff
"under control" in 20 minutes
or less.
Results: Average under control (UIQ time for single family dwellings was 14.7 minutes;
average U/C time for multi family structures was 13.3 minutes; average U/C time for
commercial structures was 31.7 minutes. Single family dwellings represented the most
frequently occurring structure fire.
Incorporate computer(s) into 2Q 1998 Kline
one fire station.
Results: Not completed.
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
1998
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
• Remain in compliance with mandated safety and occupational health requirements.
• Be recognized as professionals in the field of emergency response.
• Provide leadership development to promote a "team" concept as to achieve business
objectives and desired results.
• Focus on the customer.
9 Examine current policy and practices to assure that we are providing value adding services.
• Encourage creativity and support individual initiative to remain competitive and progressive
in providing our services.
• Provide a uniform working environment in which employees are given an opportunity to
develop and succeed, are recognized for contributions, are valued and respected.
DATE: February 4, 1999
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM: John R. Sweeney, Transit Administrator
SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT REGARDING EXTEN ED HOUR SERVICE ON
ROUTES 91 AND 93
You may recall that when the City Council authorized the extension of service hours for
Plymouth Metrolink I assured you that we would monitor the ridership carefully to ascertain
during the first six months of 1999 whether or not the extended hours should be continued due
to the potential impact on the transit property taxes.
We have been provided with ridership figures for the first two weeks of January that include
figures for the extended hours of service on Routes 91L and 93L. On a preliminary basis, the
ridership figures are encouraging.
For the week of January 4' through the 8`h, Route 9 1 L had 19 riders on the first run, 11 riders
on the second run and 15 riders on the third run for a total of 45 riders for the week. This
averages out to four rides per day on the first run, two rides per day on the second run and
three rides per day on the third run for a total average of nine rides per day.
For the week of January 11' through the 15'', the Route 91L had 18 riders on the first run, 33
riders on the second run and 15 riders on the third run for a total of 66 riders for the week.
This averages out to four rides per day on the first run, seven rides per day on the second run
and three rides per day on the third run for a total average of 14 rides per day.
Route 93L for the week of January a through January 8' had 20 riders on the first run, 15
riders on the second run and 15 riders on the third run for a total of 50 riders for the week.
This averages out to four rides per day on the first run, three rides per day on the second run
and three rides per day on the third run for a total average of ten rides per day.
�+ C/
SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT REGARDING EXTENDED HOUR SERVICE ON
ROUTES 91 AND 93
Page 2
For the week of January 11' through the 15', the Route 93L had 30 riders on the first run, 13
riders on the second run and 18 riders on the third run for a total of 61 riders for the week.
This averages out to six rides per day on the first run, three rides per day on second run and
four rides per day on the third run for a total average of 13 rides per day.
I think it is more important to note (as we had originally hoped and anticipated) positive impact
on the overall ridership of Routes 91 and Route 93. In January, 1998, the average daily
ridership on Route 91 was 233. In November, 1998, Route 91 average daily ridership was
244. For the first two weeks of January, 1999, the average daily ridership on Route 91
(including 91L) was 278.5 an increase of 19.5% over January, 1998 and 14.1% over
November, 1998.
Route 93 daily ridership for January, 1998, was 394. For November, 1998, it was 393 and for
the first two weeks of January, 1999, was 432. This is an increase of 9.6% over January,
1998 and 9.9% over November, 1998.
These are just the Metro Transit ridership figures. Total Route 91 and Route 93 ridership will
increase even more because of the linked trips on the 91L and 93L shuttles operated by
Laidlaw.
I will continue to monitor the ridership and keep you informed of the ridership trends as they
continue to develop.
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Watershed Management Commission
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone 612/553-1144
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone 612/544-8572
MINUTES
December 9, 1998
I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called
to order at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 1998, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Chairman
Ken Ashfeld.
Present were: Jack Bittle, Champlin; Roger Bromander, Corcoran; Shirley Slater, Dayton; Gary
Morrison, Hassan; Ken Ashfeld, Maple Grove; Dan Faulkner, Plymouth; Ellen Sones, HCD; Joel Jamnik,
Campbell Knutson; John Barten, Hennepin Parks; Doug Snyder, Board of Water and Soil Resources; and
Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary.
H. Minutes. Motion by Faulkner, second by Morrison to approve the minutes of the November
meeting. Motion carried.
III. Treasurer's Report Motion by Faulkner, second by Morrison to approve the Treasurer's Report
and pay the bills. Motion carried.
IV. Correspondence.
A. The Commission received a copy of the Well Owner's Handbook A Consumer's Guide
to Water Wells, from the MN Department of Health Well Management Section. Anderson will order
copies for those requesting them.
B. Motion by Morrison, second by Bromander to select the "Regular Premium Option" for
the Commission's 1999 Workers' Compensation Insurance. Motion carried.
C. Motion by Morrison, second by Bittle to retain Julius & Associates to perform the 1998
Audit at a price of $1100.00. Motion carried.
V. Water Quality.
A. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program. HCD staff will contact USGS to get the
most recent stream quantity and quality data.
B. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Education Project. Several schools have
submitted their samples and results. HCD staff is in the process of checking the schools' results and
will summarize the data in the annual report produced in January or February.
C. Lake Monitoring. A summary of all the lake data received will be provided soon.
Metropolitan Council has contacted the Commission re participation in its 1999 Citizen
Assisted Lake Monitoring Program. Motion by Morrison, second by Faulkner to decline Met Council's
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invitation and to continue to participate with Hennepin Parks in its lake monitoring program. Motion
carried. Anderson will so advise Met Council.
D. TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant (BMP). HCD staff is continuing work to
locate project sites. A windshield survey conducted in 1997 is also being reviewed for critical areas
in need of best management practices.
VI. Wetland Conservation Act.
A. 94-050 Finke Farm, Corcoran. HCD has inspected the wetland mitigation area
following submittal of a delineation report and annual wetland monitoring report and determined that
the mitigation area is well established and further wetland monitoring will not be necessary. Staff
recommended that the annual wetland monitoring requirement be terminated, payments be issued to
Arlig Environmental for the delineation and monitoring reports and HCD for extraordinary expenses,
and the remainder of the monitoring surety be refunded. Motion by Bromander, second by Faulkner
to approve the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried.
B. 96-019 Kariniemi, Corcoran. No new information.
C. 96-078 Greg Ebert, Corcoran. HCD recently received a draft wetland mitigation plan
that indicates where wetland creation and buffer may be established on Ebert's property. District
staff also inspected additional property owned by Ebert where wetlands had been delineated.
Restoration and creation opportunities were discussed with Ebert's consultants.
D. 98-032 22015 County Road 117, Corcoran. Inspection is pending notification of
completion by the owners. No new information.
VII. Project Reviews.
A. 86-037 Joe Raskob, Medina. District has reviewed and approved a floodplain
mitigation plan for Raskob's property.
B. 98-009 Lake Medina Outlet Retrofit, Medina. The District Office received a draft
plan for temporary control of the lake level. Jamnik recommended that, based on HCD's review and
comment, a letter be sent to the City stating that the Commission has no objections to the proposed
temporary management plan and directing the City to continue to work with property owners and
concerned agencies to establish the NHWL. Establishing the 100 year flood elevation is the City's
responsibility, the resultant elevation would be incorporated into the Commission's second generation
Management Plan. The issue of granting variances will be discussed by the Commission at a later
date, once a permanent elevation has been established for the lake. Motion by Faulkner, second by
Morrison to approve the recommendation of the Commission's Attorney. Motion carried.
C. 98-048 Advance Response System and 98-071 Twin City Hose, Rogers. Both
projects are located in the Rogers Industrial Park. The City has informed HCD that they are
proceeding on a stormwater modeling study that will ultimately determine the capacity of the regional
pond for the Industrial Park. District staff would like to delay review of the stormwater and drainage
plans for these two sites until the subwatershed model study has been completed. Commission will
need to review and approve the model study and the recommendations for pond alterations.
Comments have been forwarded to the City re erosion and sediment control issues for both sites.
D. 98-053 The�Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin. District staff received a wetland
mitigation plan which is not considered complete at this time.
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E. 98-065 Territorial Road and Rush Creek Bridge Replacement, Maple Grove.
A meeting was held November 4, 1998 at the site with City staff, the City's consultant, and the DNR
Area Hydrologist. The project will require work within the floodplain and the floodway, but there
will be no net loss of floodplain or floodway storage. District requested information re the details of
the floodplain mitigation plan. A DNR permit is also required. HCD recommended approval of the
work within the floodplain, floodplain mitigation plan, and the construction of the new bridge, all
contingent upon the review of final plans. Motion by Morrison, second by Slater to approve the
recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried.
F. 98-069 Five Star Industrial Park, Maple Grove. HCD received a revised site plan
and commented on the erosion and sediment control plan.
G. 98-070 CSAH 30 EAW, Maple Grove. On November 9, 1998, HCD commented
on the EAW for the CSAH 30 expansion project between CR 81 and I-94 in Maple Grove. Most of
the comments were related to the management of stormwater runoff. Commission will review the
final plans when they are submitted by the County.
VIII. Other Business.
A. Citizen Advisory Committee. Anderson related her conversation with Carolyn Dindorf,
HCD, re the formation of the Pioneer -Sarah Creek's Advisory Committee. The Commission will ask her
to call the four individuals who have expressed interest in forming an Elm Creek CAC. They will be
invited to a future meeting of the Commission.
B. Full Membership by the City of Rogers. Anderson will call Gary Eitel at the City of
Rogers re full membership participation in the Commission.
IX. Informational Items.
A. 96-044 IME Trucking, Dayton. No new information.
B. 96-047 Burnet Realty (Northern Tier Limited), Maple Grove. No new information.
C. 96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan. Commission gave contingent approval in
1996. District reviewed revised plans in November 1997 and requested minor revisions. No new
information.
D. 97-022 Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina. No new information.
E. 97-032 Elm Creek Ridge, Maple Grove. No new information.
F. 97-041 The Shores of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. Review of Phase II plan is pending
revisions.
G. 97-048 Hills of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. District received a revised stormwater plan
and requested minor revisions in January 1998. No new information.
H. 97-056 Meadowview Addition, Maple Grove. Contingent approval was given at the
November 1997 meeting. No new information.
I. 98-005 Five Star Welding, Dayton. District requested revisions to the plans received
in June 1998. No new information.
J. 98-006 Dehn Tree Company, Inc., Dayton. District requested erosion and sediment
control plans. No new information.
K. 98-017 Turb Spaanem Mini Storage, Dayton. Contingent approval of the stormwater
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plan was given. No new information.
L. 98-026 Dayton Park Plaza, Dayton. No new information.
M. 98-029 Reinhart Site, Rogers. Erosion and sediment control issues brought out in staffs
June 2, 1998 letter have not been addressed adequately. No new information.
N. 98-038 Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran. District sent comments August 20, 1998.
No new information.
O. 98-042 JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton. Contingent approval of the
stormwater pond was given. No new information.
P. 98-050 Custom Filtration, Corcoran. Proposed project will create one acre of
impervious surface on a 2.5 -acre lot. District has requested additional revisions. No new information.
Q. 98-052 Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran. Project involves installing
a new sediment pond, culvert replacement, ditch cleaning, and construction of a multi -cell water quality
pond in downtown Corcoran at County Road 116 and 10. No new information.
R. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin. District requested additional erosion
and sediment control measures on October 1, 1998.
S. 98-054 Dignity Ponds, Rogers. District received information from the City that the
stormwater treatment pond has been repaired. (The Commission's prior approval was contingent
upon the repairs being made to the pond.)
T. 98-056 Elm Creek Twinhome Addition, Maple Grove. District requested revisions.
U. 98-057 Rush Creek Golf Club Expansion, Maple Grove. HCD is waiting for revisions.
V. 98-058 Weaver Estates 6th Addition, Maple Grove. District requested minor revisions.
W. 98-060 Shermer Homes, Dayton. HCD requested an erosion and sediment control plan.
X. 98-062 Ernie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran. No new information.
Y. 98-063 Satellite Shelter, Corcoran. The City may require a pond that will be partially
in a wetland. Revised plans have not been submitted.
Z. 98-064 Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. This is a commercial site just
south of the new Menards site on CR 30 and Dunkirk Lane. Stormwater from this development will be
routed to the regional pond near the Target store. Revised plans were received in November.
District staff is reviewing the erosion and sediment control plans for the project.
AA. 98-067 Lawn King, Corcoran. This is an expansion project in Downtown Corcoran.
District requested revisions to the erosion and sediment control plan.
There being no further business, motion by Slater, second by Morrison to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
January 7, 1999
Minutes
Present: Ruth Ruffin, Sara Frailich, Mitzi Heath, Rebecca Malinsky, Rajit Chakravarty,
Becky Wheeler, Claudelle Carruthers, Manik Chhabra, Jackie Fraedrich, Joan Jensen and
Patricia Izek (take office on February 1), and City Clerk Laurie Ahrens.
Excused: Perssis Meshkat, Art Johnson.
Call to Order
Ruth Ruffin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approve Agenda
Motion was made by Mitzi Heath, seconded by Becky Wheeler, to approve the agenda
with the addition of a proposal to establish a coordinating committee and to consider a
possible speaker on the topic of intergenerational issues. The motion was adopted by
unanimous vote.
Select Officers for 1999
Motion was made by Becky Wheeler, seconded by Mitzi Heath, to nominate and elect
Ruth Ruffin as Chairperson for 1999. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Jackie Fraedrich, seconded by Ruth Ruffin, to nominate and elect
Mitzi Heath as Vice Chairperson for 1999. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Following discussion, Jackie Fraedrich suggested that a review of the HRC bylaws
should be done on a future agenda.
Coordinating Committee Proposal
Becky Wheeler suggested a proposal for establishing a committee that would coordinate
events and projects. Patricia Izek said this is typically the role of the Chair and Vice
Chair and that subcommittees need to conduct their work outside of the regular meetings.
Joan Jensen suggested that committees should report on their active work plans at each
meeting. Concerns were expressed that a coordinating committee would require an
additional meeting each month.
Proposed Student Workshop
Jackie Fraedrich described the human rights student workshops that were sponsored by
the HRC in 1996 and 1997. She asked why no workshop was conducted in 1998. Laurie
Ahrens responded that no Commissioner came forward to coordinate the project. Several
members expressed interest in a student workshop in 1999. Jackie Fraedrich offered to
meet with student members at 6:30 p.m. immediately prior to the next regular meeting to
discuss a proposed work plan for a student workshop.
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Motion was made by Becky Wheeler, seconded by Mitzi Heath, to approve the minutes
of the December 3 meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Regional Human Rights Meeting
Laurie Ahrens announced the Regional Human Rights Meeting will be held on
January 28.
Fire and Ice Festival
Becky Wheeler noted that the City is seeking volunteers to help at the Fire and Ice
Festival on February 6. The following commissioners signed up to donate time to this
event: Sara Frailich, Manik Chhabra, Patricia Izek, Rajit Chakravarty, Mitzi Heath,
Claudelle Carruthers.
Essay Contest
Joan Jensen presented a report on the essay contest, and distributed the essays of the
winners. The awards will be presented at the City Council meeting on January 19, and
the winners will be invited to attend, along with their parents and teachers.
Motion was made by Mitzi Heath, seconded by Claudelle Carruthers, to affirm the
winners selected by the HRC Essay Committee and to direct staff to send letters thanking
all students, judges, teachers, and principals involved in the contest. The motion was
adopted by unanimous vote.
Annual Human Rights Award
Motion was made by Mitzi Heath, seconded by Ruth Ruffin, to award the 1998 Plymouth
Human Rights Award to Judy Witebsky. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Rebecca Malinski made this nomination, and she will schedule the presentation with Ms.
Witebsky for a City Council meeting in February or March.
15" Annual Human Rights Day Conference
Ruth Ruffin reported on the 15`x' Annual Human Rights Day Conference that she and Joan
Jensen attended.
Sun Sailor Article
Motion was made by Ruth Ruffin, seconded by Mitzi Heath, to authorize a guest column
in the Sun Sailor on the essay contest. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
State Hearing on Desegregation
Jackie Fraedrich reported that there will be a state hearing relating to desegregation on
January 20, and she will provided information on this hearing to the Commission.
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January 7, 1999
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Holiday Decorations in City Hall
Laurie Ahrens reported that there are typically decorations such as a Christmas tree,
garland, and greenery in the lobbies of the city buildings during the holiday season.
There was a suggestion this year to include a menorah and possibly other symbols to
recognize other holidays. She suggested that this issue could be scheduled for discussion
later in the year.
Manik Chhabra was familiar with an article on this issue that he will locate. Jackie
Fraedrich said this is a difficult and emotional issue.
Motion was made by Ruth Ruffin, seconded by Claudelle Carruthers, to adjourn the
meeting at 9:15 p.m. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Next meeting: Thursday, February 4,1999 7:00 p.m.
Draft Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
January 27, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Jeff Thompson, Bob
Stein, Allen Ribbe (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Kim Koehnen (arrived at 7:10 p.m.) and Roger
Berkowitz
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner John Stoebner
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning
Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planner Kendra Lindahl, City Engineer Dan Faulkner and
Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt
2 Public Forum
Commissioner Thompson said it has been a pleasure and honor to serve on the Planning
Commission. He stated that Chairman Stulberg has always been organized and prepared
for meetings and is very respectful to everyone. He said that the commission can only
work well if they have a good leader which takes respect from other commissioners and
staff and Chairman Stulberg garners that. He stated that Chairman Stulberg is a
remarkable leader for the commission.
Commissioner Thompson commended Director Hurlburt for her fair and impartial
approach to matters. He said that the commission may not always agree with her, but she
remains professional and courteous. He stated that the Commission would be lost
without her and thanked her for the knowledge that he has gained during the last three
years on the commission.
Commissioner Thompson commented that staff always does a good job in having to deal
with the public. He said that staff often gets criticized, usually coming from people that
may not understand the process. He thanked his fellow commissioners and said that
things have always run smoothly and they have gotten along very well.
Chairman Stulberg thanked Commissioner Thompson for his service and that he too has
learned from Commissioner Thompson during the last three years.
4 Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein approving the
January 13, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried
unanimously.
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Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permits for an activity center and field house for property located north
of 34`h Avenue North between Plymouth Boulevard and Fernbrook Lane.
Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the January 19, 1999 staff report.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if there had been any consideration of incorporating this
parcel into the City Center District. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that it was
decided not to include it into the City Center District but because of the relationship to
the City Center area, it would conform to the same type of regulations and it would look
like an extension of the City Center area. Director Hurlburt noted that there are not any
plans to put in street lights on 34`h Avenue at this time. She stated that the wetlands
located near the parcel provides a natural buffer. She said that it was decided that there
was no real advantage of including the park area into the City Center district.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked who is anticipated to use the soccer field and what went
into consideration for the parking calculations. Planning Supervisor Senness explained
that the parking calculation took into account the worst case scenario of having back to
back games, a total of four teams, coaches, and people using the walking track. She said
that there is no spectator space in the field house. Commissioner Berkowitz asked who
would be using it then if there isn't any space for spectators.
Commissioner Thompson asked if there is any envisioned injurious affects on the
wetland. Planning Supervisor Senness said that the buffer area and the size of the buffer
will provide the best amount of protection. She said that the only area that goes under the
50 feet setback is the area that is needed for a fire lane. She noted that the reduced
setback adjacent to the fire lane is consistent with City regulations.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation. Director
Blank stated that the soccer facility is not designed for a spectator facility, but rather a
training facility for organizations to use it for skill development during their off-season.
He said that they figured with two fields and back-to-back games, coaches and people
using the running track, the maximum parking demand would be 90 spaces. He
commented that the field house will be a rental facility and used as a revenue generator
for the City.
Mr. Del Erickson, architect for the project gave an overview of the design concept on the
site. He said that the activity center can seat 350 for banquets or up to 500 for a large
meeting. He stated that there will be a senior lounge located in the activity center. Mr.
Erickson stated that the overall site can accommodate up to 400 parking spaces.
Commissioner Koehnen asked if the activity center could accommodate a the community
band.
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Director Blank answered affirmatively if they so chose to do so, and said that the senior
choir intends to use the facility for their practices also.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Henry Willegalle of 1525 Juneau Lane North. Mr.
Willegalle stated that he represents the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee and that
the plan is great and it is due to the input of many of the organizations that will use the
facility. Mr. Willegalle encouraged the Commission to move the project forward so the
City Council can address it at their next meeting. He said that the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee voted unanimously to move the project forward.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Fred Lips of 14405 38h Avenue North. Mr. Lips asked if
the impact of traffic on Fernbrook Lane and Plymouth Boulevard has been studied. Mr.
Lips wanted to know if there will be a stop light on Fernbrook Lane and 34`h Avenue.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that there are currently four-way stops at the intersections
of Fernbrook Lane and 34`� Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard and 34h Avenue. He said
that an all -way stop is typically a prelude to a stop light. City Engineer Faulkner stated
that the intersection of Fernbrook Lane and 34`h Avenue does meet warrants for a stop
light and it will be signalized sometime in the future.
MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Thompson
recommending approval of a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for the City of
Plymouth for an Activity Center and Fieldhouse on property located north of 34h Avenue
between Plymouth Boulevard and Fernbrook Lane.
_Commissioner Koehnen commented that it was a pleasure to serve as an advisory
member on the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee and thanked them for all their
hard work.
Commissioner Berkowitz stated that the only reason he brought up the issue of parking is
that he doesn't want to see the same problems that have occurred at LifeTime Fitness and
the Mann Theater.
Commissioner Thompson commented that he thinks the application meets the ordinance
standards and will be voting in favor of it.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
611 CITY OF PLYMOUTH (98061)
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Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment to add a Streetscape Element to the City Center portion of the Plymouth
Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Supervisor gave an overview of the January 21, 1999 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg commented that there have been numerous public meetings held to
design city center from the start and said that the streetscape element originated from
those meetings. Planning Supervisor Senness agreed and said that the element is just
more definition of what would happen in the public realm.
Commissioner Thompson asked where the issue of a traffic circle stands. Planning
Supervisor Senness commented that the proposal initially was to look at a traffic circle in
front of the LifeTime Fitness Center. She said that as more information was gathered it
came down to deciding what were the most important things to achieve. She stated that
the traffic circle is not necessary as calming traffic can be achieved by bumpouts to create
parking bays and to increase the width of the median which decreases the width of the
drive aisles. Commissioner Thompson stated that the reference to the traffic circle is still
included in the Streetscape Element on Page 14. Planning Supervisor Senness said that
the Commission can direct that everything in the plan be done but the traffic circle.
Commissioner Thompson said that traffic circles don't calm him, but rather creates more
stress.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked what the bumpouts would do to the temporary blocked
driving lane in front of LifeTime Fitness. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that
approval of the plan doesn't make commitments to do any improvements. She said that it
would depend how it fits into the Capital Improvement Program and when it could be
funded. Should it be implemented, she said the orange cones placed on Plymouth
Boulevard in front of LifeTime Fitness would be removed.
Commissioner Berkowitz wanted to know what the likelihood is of completing some of
the sidewalk segments before development takes place. Planning Supervisor Senness
said that it is possible, but it would be a question of priorities and funding. She said that
when the issue started, it came about by a couple of councilmembers being concerned
with the lack of lighting in the area. She said that lighting will be a high priority, and the
rest will depend on how it fits into the priorities and scheduled funding through the
Capital Improvement Program. Chairman Stulberg said that the Commission should give
direction to add items to the Capital Improvement Program pertaining to the Streetscape
Element for funding and scheduling.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was
no one present to speak on the issue.
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MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen
recommending approval of an Amendment to Page 30 of the Land Use Guide Plan to
adopt the Streetscape Element dated November 6, 1998 by reference to (CC) City Center.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to
add to the resolution that the text referenced on Page 14 of the Streetscape Element
pertaining to traffic circles be deleted, as the City does not envision use of traffic circles.
Commissioner Thompson said that he has used numerous traffic circles in various parts
of the county and has talked to many residents of those communities, and they are a
nightmare.
Commissioner Koehnen stated that she found traffic circles help to move traffic, but she
certainly is not going to impose it on our citizens, as they probably aren't use to it.
Commissioner Ribbe commented that he gets frustrated using traffic circles.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
MOTION to Amend adding attachment to Main MOTION by Commissioner
Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein to include a recommendation for priority
and funding in the Capital Improvements Program for completion of sidewalks.
Commissioner Thompson commended everyone for a great job putting the plan together.
Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION with one attachment. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
7A H.I. ENTERPRISES, INC. (98200)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by H.I. Enterprises, Inc. for a 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.
Chairman Stulberg announced that he will be abstaining from voting on the proposal.
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the January 21, 1999 staff report.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked why variances were given for other signs mentioned in
the staff report. Planner Lindahl stated the City Council approved several sign variances
along I-494, because the sites are located along the interstate and exhibit unique physical
characteristics.
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Commissioner Koehnen asked if there are any pictures that would show the difference
between a 100 square foot sign and a 96 square foot sign. Director Hurlburt answered no,
and said it would be a five percent difference in the sign area which is not a large
difference. Planner Lindahl commented that the four square foot difference would not be
noticeable to the naked eye.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked where on the property the sign is proposed to be placed.
Planner Lindahl replied the sign would be placed in the northeast comer of the site at the
intersection of Empire Lane and Harbor Lane.
Commissioner Stein asked what the height limit is. Planner Lindahl replied the height
limit is 36 feet and this application is for 26 feet.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Bev Kottas, the petitioner. Ms. Kottas stated that they are
a certified auto center, which not all Goodyear facilities are. She said that Goodyear will
be implementing a change, possibly this June requiring new signage for their certified
auto centers; therefore she would again have to replace the sign and invest her own
money since the ordinance standard is 96 square feet. She said that if the Commission
would allow her to put up the 100 square foot sign, she would replace it within 24 months
with the new 96 square foot sign. She said that her business is surrounded by taller
buildings.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked Ms. Kottas if she would be willing to go with the 45
square foot sign since it would be a temporary sign anyway. Ms. Kottas replied that it
would be too small.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that he thinks by denying the variance it would be imposing
an unnecessary burden on a business owner. He commented that staff has indicated that
the difference in size would not be visual to the naked eye. He said that there isn't
anything detrimental to having four more square feet and that it is a unique situation,
being the sign would be temporary.
Commissioner Thompson asked if a time limit can be put on a variance. Director
Hurlburt answered that it is not a typical thing to do, but if the applicant would agree the
Commission could. Director Hurlburt stated that the City won't issue a building permit
for anything over 96 square feet if the proposed 100 -square foot sign is removed.
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz
recommending approval of a sign variance for Goodyear for property located at 2995
Harbor Lane with a time limit of 24 months.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if 24 months is a long enough time frame for the
applicant.
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Ms. Kottas said that it should be reasonable, but it would need to be 24 months from
June. Director Hurlburt said that a variance is typically based on the date that the
resolution is approved. She suggested that the resolution state 36 months from the date of
installation of the new 100 square foot sign. She said that if the timing isn't enough, an
amendment to the resolution could be done. Commissioner Thompson suggest adding
number 5 to the resolution saying the variance would expire 36 months from the date of
the resolution. Commissioners Ribbe and Berkowitz accepted the change.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner
Berkowitz to amend the resolution to add "failure to grant the variance results in a
hardship to the applicant in that the sign can't be seen adequately from the street."
Further, add to Item b. "that given the location of the site and surrounding businesses and
structures the sign can't be seen by the traveling public."
Commissioner Berkowitz said that he's not sure that Item b would be necessary at all.
Commissioner Thompson said that the parcel isn't necessarily unique, but because of the
temporary sign and the fact that the sign can't be seen because of the surrounding
structures make it unique. Director Hurlburt perhaps Commissioner Thompson would
like Item b deleted. Commissioners Thompson and Berkowitz agreed to the deletion of
Item b. Director Hurlburt said that it is not unreasonable to require the applicant to
reduce the sign by four square feet, but because she has to have a customized sign, it
would be hardship and is unique because it would be for such a short period of time.
Director Hurlburt suggested that Item 3a. be changed to state "It would create a hardship
to the applicant due to the lack of visibility from the roadways and surrounding
buildings.", and to delete Item 3b. Commissioners Berkowitz and Thompson concurred.
Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Chairman Stulberg abstained.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen to
add a new item stating that "Requiring the applicant to obtain a custom built sign would
be a hardship, as it would be such a short period of time and the sign would become
obsolete." Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Stulberg
abstained.
Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Chairman Stulberg abstained.
Director Hurlburt reminded the Commissioners of the Training Session on Wednesday,
February 3, 1999.
Director Hurlburt stated that officers will need to be selected at the next meeting. She
said that she will also present the Workplan for 1999 and the 1998 Annual Report.
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Chairman Stulberg thanked Commissioner Koehnen for her service to the City of
Plymouth. Commissioner Koehnen thanked the City Council for appointing her to the
Commission and said that it has been an honor working with the Commissioners and
thinks that the City has an awesome staff. Director Hurlburt thanked Commissioners
Koehnen and Thompson for being good commissioners and always doing heir homework
and being prepared for the meetings.
MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen to
adjourn. Vote. 6 Ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
CITY OF
PLYmouTR
February 3, 1999
Mr. John Stillwell
4080 Minnesota Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Stillwell:
Your letter to Mayor Tierney outlining your concerns about pedestrian crosswalks was
forwarded to me for response..
The Plymouth Police Department as well as the State of Minnesota agree that many
drivers do not respect the crosswalk law and give pedestrians the right of way. We are
addressing this problem through two methods. First, the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, Minnesota Safety Council, and Minnesota Department of Public Safety
have gone together to put out an educational campaign called, "On the Street, Stop for the
Feet!" I have enclosed one of their flyers for your information. Plymouth Police joined
into the campaign and I made a presentation at one of the October 1998 City Council
meetings about the campaign.
Also, our Community Policing Committee. and Traffic Enforcement Unit are planning to
work enforcement at many of our intersections within the city during the spring and
summer. The Director of Public Works will be responding. to you regarding your issues
of putting designated crosswalks at the locations you noted. I will pass along the
locations you noted for the enforcement team to add to the list they are compiling .of
target intersections.
Thank you for your taking the time to write with your concerns.
Sincerely,
C C. Gerdes
Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
PLYMOUTH ABeautifu[P[aceTo Live
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The Honorable Joy Tierney ,
3400 Plymouth Blvd. \
Plymouth, MN 5-5447
Dear Mayor Tierney,
My name is John Stillwell. I am seventeen and am a Plymouth resident. I live at
4030 ;Minnesota Lane. I am «ritino in respect to crosswalks in Plymouth.
First, I would like to express my wish for the law concerning cars stopring for
pedestrians in crosswalks to be enforced more strictly. Because I do most of my traveling
within Plymouth on bike, I take advantage of the crosswalks whenever possible. To my
dismay, I have found that when I cross the crosswalks, only one car out of ten actually
stops for me. This has been especially prevalent on unmarked crosswalks in between
sidewalks. I have been nearly hit while walking my bike across crosswalks by cars, school
buses and even police officers. If possible, I ask that the public be notified of the law, and
I also ask that the police force start to enforce the law. It is in my opinion a law of great
importance, and it does not get the respect that it deserves.
Secondly, I would like to propose that crosswalks be put in crossing County Road
Nine at Juneau and Minnesota lane. County Road Nine is a busy road, and with sidewalks
on both sides of the street, there is a lot of pedestrian traffic. Crosswalks would decrease
the chance of pedestrian/auto accidents, and also make crossing the street much less
stressful. However, County Road nine has very high speed traffic, and also Minnesota
lane is at the bottom of a hill and Juneau Lane is just beyond a curve. For these reasons
this proposal may not be feasible, but it is worth looking into.
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I thank you for your time; and express my wish that you review these proposals
with the council.
Sincerely,
John. Stillwell
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11715 - 61" Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
(612) 550-1968
February 4, 1999
Hennepin Parks
12615 County Road 9
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Hennepin County Board members,
In response to the information we have received about the proposed development of
the Eagle Lake Regional Park, we wish to go on record as being opposed to using
this area for a golf course.
Our reasons are as follows:
A very small percentage of the overall population plays golf.
Golf has a very short season in Minnesota.
• Concern for the environment.
We live only a few blacks from this area and neither of us plays golf. We also
have a small child, therefore, our entire family would be excluded from enjoying
this beautiful, wooded area.
• The entire metropolitan area is growing so fast, it would be a shame to lose a
natural setting so near the city.
• Do we really need another golf course?
We are in favor of the ideas presented by the "Save the Pike/Eagle Lake Open
Space" committee, such as a leashless pet park, unpaved walkingtrunning paths.
biking and skiing trails and bird watching.
Please keep us informed of any developments and future meetings on this topic -
Sincerely,
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Ralph .& Peggy Benicke
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January 26, 1999
Milt Dale
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Dale:
3315 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447-5327
(612) 557-8670 FAX: (612) 557-8673. Email: famhopeser@aol.com
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JAN 2 8 1999
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This letter is to gratefully acknowledge the City of Plymouth's contribution of $3,100* to Family
Hope Services and our TreeHouse outreach for at -risk youth. We are honored by the partnership
we can share with you. Your investment in the lives of hurting youth and families will provide
ongoing services to those in this community who are seeking help during painful times.
We truly believe we have a model with a track record of producing long-term positive results.
For many, change comes slowly. Sometimes it's "one step forward and two steps backward".
But long-term relationships, loving acceptance, and teaching that choices have consequences—all
in a caring setting—do, in fact, lead to changed lives.
The following words were part of a recent letter from a TreeHouse volunteer:
"I have financially supported TreeHouse for three years and volunteered therefor
two years. In that time, I have seen many hurting teens hugely impacted by the love,
support, encouragement and teaching they have received from TreeHouse staff.
Taking part in the transformation of teens breaking addictions to drugslalcohol and
behavioral disorders, as well as witnessing the joy from those who feel for the first
time that they matter to others, has been a very rewarding experience."
We count on funds such as yours so that we can continue to offer our services to those in need
without charge. Thank you for partnering with us to serve hurting youth and families.
Sincerely,
Paul Murphy
Vice President of Development
* No goods or services were provided in exchange for this gift.
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4203 Boone Avenue North 7520 Brunswick Avenue North 3740 Chestnut, Hwy. 41 17800 Hutchins Drive
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"SERVING YOUTH & THEIR FAMILIES"
WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
1011 First Street South, Suite 200, Hopkins, MN
January 28. 1999
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
City oITlymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth. MN 55447-1482
Dear Kathy:
We appreciate the contribution to the West Suburban Mediation Center in the
amount ol'$4000 for 1999.
I'hank you for your interest in and support of mediation.
Sincerely.
Susan A. Nelson
Executive Director
X12) 933-6046
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December 31, 1997
Dwight Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Thank you so much for your check for $23,900.00 in support of Interfaith Outreach &
Community Partners and the CONECT project.
IOCP is indebted to the City of Plymouth for your generous support over the years. Your
contributions have allowed us to make significant progress in areas we believe are critical
to the success of the families we serve in this community. We are grateful for your
partnership and look forward to continued collaborations with you.
Again, many thanks.
Sincerely,
Carol Bergenstal, Development Director
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
IOCP did not provide any goods or services
in consideration of this gift.
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10:09 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16,1999,7:00 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 Present Awards for "Where's Lester and Connie?" Contest
4.2 Present Annual Human Rights Award
4.3 Accept Donation of Ambulance from Crime and Fire Prevention Fund
4.4
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.
6.01 Approve proposed City Council Minutes
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 16,1999 ~-
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6.02 Approve Disbursements
6.03 Amend Liquor Ordinance relating to Operating Managers
6.04 Adopt Findings of Fact on Liquor Law Penalties imposed by the City Council on
February 2
6.05 Approve Tobacco License for Pederson Foods d/b/a Smokies #2, 17405 Co. Rd. 6
6.06 Approve 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. H. I. Enterprises, Inc. (98200)
6.07 Accept Planning Commission 1998 Annual Report and 1999 Work Program.
6.08 Approve Contract with SRF Consultants for Professional Services for the
Comprehensive Plan.
6.09 Approve 1999 Park Dedication Fees
6.10 Approve Health Benefits Contract
6.11 Approve a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow a one -foot four -inch
cantilever encroachment into the required 15 -foot wetland buffer setback for 47
townhomes in The Village at Bassett Creek located south of 10`x' Avenue, north of
Highway 55 and west of Revere Lane. The Rottlund Company, Inc. (99004)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Assessment hearing for 1999 Weed Eradication and Destruction, Roll 2
7.2 Assessment hearing for 1999 Removal and Destruction of Diseased Trees, Roll 2
7.3 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to Off -
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License issued to Erickson Oil Products, Inc., d/b/a Freedom Valu
Center, 12650 County Road 10
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 16,1999 C�
Page 3
7.4 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to On -
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued to TGI Friday's of Minnesota, Inc., d/b/a
Italianni's, 220 Carlson Parkway
7.5 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to Off -
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License issued to Fleming Companies, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Foods
#58, 4190 Vinewood Lane
7.6 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to Off -
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License issued to Fleming Companies, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Foods
#51, 10200 Vh Avenue North
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Approve Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for an activity center and field house
for property located north of 34`' Avenue between Plymouth Boulevard and Fembrook
Lane. City of Plymouth. (98153)
8.2
8.3
8.4
9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1
9.2
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
From: AMM To: Dwight Johnson
AMM FAX
NEWS
January 25-29, 1999 (no. 2)
HOUSING PRESERVATION
The Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency (MHFA) would receive $16
million in new funds under the
governor's budget. Of the total new
funding, $10 million is for the
continuation of the housing preser-
vation program begun last year.
The remaining funds are for the
community rehabilitation fund which
is used for home ownership
projects.
TRANSIT PROJECTS
The governor's budget includes
a set-aside of $60 million for the
Hiawatha Corridor and $15 million
for metro transit.
The set-aside is contingent
upon the development and imple-
mentation of the corridor plan.
.4 A1111 Fax News is faxed periodically
to all AMM city managers and
administrators. The information is
intended to be shared with
mayors, councilmtembers and staff
in order to keep officials abreast of
important mtetro city issues.
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Association of
Metropolitan
Municipalities
Governor: Let's reform LGA
and continue levy limits
Governor Ventura's biennial budget
proposes a modest increase in
spending (2.9% percent annually),
permanent reductions in the personal
income tax and license fees, and
increases in education funding.
In addition to the appropriations, the
budget outlines several policy initiatives
relating to state programs. The gover-
nor is requesting the establishment of a
Tax Reform Study Commission that will
be charged to examine the state tax
system and the intergovernmental
finance system.
Specifically, the governor is propos-
ing that the state local aid system be
reformed based on recommendations
made by the commission.
To encourage the reform, the
governor recommends that in state
fiscal year 2002, there will be a
Transition Aids Account. The account
will include, but not be limited to, the
appropriations made for property tax
refunds, local government aid, HACA,
Mondale appointed
Ted Mondale was appointed by the
governor as the chair of the
Metropolitan Council.
Mondale assumes the chair Feb. 1,
1999. In a discussion with AMM staff,
He said the Council must quickly
resolve the region's transportation
issues so federal funding can be
obtained. He is also interested in
removing barriers to affordable housing
and redevelopment. Within the next few
weeks, the AMM will sponsor an
informal discussion with Mondale.
Details will be available next week.
the education homestead credit,
criminal justice aid and family preser-
vation aid.
The method of distribution from the
account will be part of the governor's
budget in 2001. Levy limits continue
until the new system is in place.
The proposal eliminates the indi-
vidual aid programs to cities, counties
and individuals. The governor wants the
commission to develop a system that:
♦ Targets individuals who need
assistance.
♦ Reallocates local aid programs
more fairly.
♦ Reallocates aid programs to
jurisdictions with low tax capacity and
program needs.
A bill incorporating the Ventura's
recommendations should be introduced
shortly. AMM staff is in contact with the
governor's office and is attempting to
arrange a meeting to further discuss
the proposal.
Bill tracking reports
will be ready soon
As noted last week, the AM M's
web site (wwwamml45.org)
features a legislative bill tracking
system.
Unfortunately, we are still working out
some bugs with our automatic fax and
e-mail system and will not be able to
distribute the reports to the legislative
contacts, managers/administrators and
Board members until late next week, at
the earliest. However, you can still
download a report if you visit our site.
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Laey,wojM;aMaota GUMFRIDAYFAX Number 5
cn.. PM.�.y.+0.—. A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities February 5, 1999
Highlights from this week, what's ahead next week
State Auditor releases
nonprofit report
This week the State Auditor's
Office released their report on
the creation of profit and non-
profit corporations by local units
of government. A 1997 law
prohibited the future creation of
corporations by local units of
government unless such authori-
zation was expressly permitted
under state statute.
The law was generally silent
regarding the effect of the law
on existing corporations. Be-
cause of this ambiguity, the
1998 Legislature passed a law
requiring the auditor to survey
local governments to find out
information about corporations
created by local government.
The survey results released
this week indicate cities,
counties, and schools through-
out the state have created
99 corporations.
The 1998 law also included a
provision that explicitly autho-
rized existing corporations to
continue to operate. This explicit
authorization sunsets on June
30, 1999. The auditor concludes
the authority to operate these
corporations will expire on July
1, 1999, although the League
disagrees with this opinion.
The League has sent a letter,
along with the relevant sections
of the report, to the mayor and
administrator/clerk of each city
cited in the report. Because of
the disagreement regarding the
effect of the sunset provision, it
may be necessary for the Legis-
lature to take action to prevent
the authority for the existence of
these corporations to be cast into
doubt. The League has dis-
cussed the issue with several
key legislators in an attempt to
find a legislative solution. If your
city has one of these corpora-
tions, watch your mail for more
information.
Rebate update
The stage is set for the first
major showdown between the
new administration and the
Legislature. The House yester-
day passed a billion -dollar in-
come tax rebate with a potential
$400 million additional property
tax rebate if more projected
revenues become available in
the February budget forecast.
The Senate is moving a rebate
bill that closely mirrors the
governor's sales tax rebate
proposal.
The two bills have very little
common ground beyond return-
ing money to Minnesota taxpay-
ers. The plans would distribute
the money very differently to
taxpayers of various income
levels. If the Senate passes
the sales tax rebate as expected,
a conference committee will have
to hammer out a compromise.
A quick resolution is unlikely.
State design oversight
of certain local projects
Rep. Andy Dawkins (DFL -St.
Paul) has introduced a bill, H.F.
395, that would require munici-
palities to request a primary
designer from the state designer
selection board. The requirement
would apply to any construction
project over $2 million if at least
one-third of the cost is from a
state grant or loan. The state
designer selection board cur-
rently reviews state agency
construction projects. An agency
must petition the board for
selection of designers who
are interested in working on
the project. The board ultimately
will select the project's primary
designer.
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FEBRUARY 5, 1999 -- PAGE 2
League seeks member input
on bill to provide latitude in
filling vacancies
Rep. Mark Buesgens (R -Jordan)
has introduced H.F. 182, which
would give cities the discretion
to hold a special election to fill
a vacancy when there are more
than three months remaining
of the unexpired term. The bill
would leave in place the current
procedure that calls for appoint-
ment, but would allow cities
to hold a special election to
fill such vacancies.
The League often receives
inquiries from cities about
the procedure for filling vacan-
cies in elected office and has
offered to solicit comments
from cities on this matter.
Please call, fax, or e-mail Ann
Higgins at (651) 281-12571
phone; (651) 215-4114/fax;
or ahiggins@ lmnc.org/e-mail.
Bleacher reviews expected
across Minnesota
Representatives of a citizen's
group galvanized by recent
tragedies involving children
falling through or off of bleachers
are expected to visit many Minne-
sota cities. The death of 6 -year-
old Toby Lee of Mound at the
Hutchinson Civic Arena and the
injuries sustained by 2 -year-old
Madisson Larson at Bemidji
State University's gymnasium
have sparked public concern
about bleacher safety. This
group, as well as two state
agencies, is investigating to
determine the degree of potential
bleacher safety issues across
Minnesota.
The Minnesota Building Codes
and Standards Dept. is sending
notices to communities that have
adopted the state building code,
alerting them to potential prob-
lems with older bleachers. The
Minnesota Health Dept.'s Injury
and Violence Prevention Unit
will be reviewing the accidents
to determine common elements
that should be addressed, as
well as surveying other states to
determine whether similar acci-
dents are occurring elsewhere.
If cities have questions regarding
bleacher safety, please contact
Ellen Longfellow, LMCIT Loss
Control Attorney, at (800) 925-
1122 or (651) 281-1269.
House hears city administra-
tive hearing process
The LMC proposal for establish-
ing an administrative hearing
process to enforce civil ordi-
nance violations was heard
Wednesday in the House Local
Government Committee. The
committee generally embraced
the concept of a less intimidating
method for dealing with civil
ordinance violations. Neverthe-
less, with the Bench still unde-
cided on their position on the bill,
the bill was continued indefinitely.
P.2
Hearing on distribution of
tax penalties and interest
The Property Tax Division of the
House Tax Committee, chaired
by Rep. Ron Erhardt (R -Edina),
will take up H.F. 220 at 10 a.m.,
Monday. The bill, sponsored
by Rep. Loren Solberg (DFL -
Bovey), Rep. Henry Kalis (DFL -
Walters), and Rep. Ted Winter
(DFL -Fulda), would amend the
distribution of property tax penal-
ties and interest among local
governments. Currently, penalties
and interest on delinquent prop-
erty taxes and special assess-
ments are split 50-50 between
the county and school district.
H.F. 220 would distribute these
penalties and interests to all local
taxing jurisdictions in proportion
to their share of the total property
tax levy. The average city in
Minnesota comprised about
22 percent of the total levy in
1998.
Veterans' preference bill
to be heard 12
The House Governmental Opera-
tions and Veterans Affairs Com-
mittee will hear H.F. 279, the
veterans' preference bill contain-
ing LMC initiatives at 8 a.m. on
Feb. 9 in the Basement Hearing
Room of the State Office Build-
ing. City officials are encouraged
to attend or contact committee
members urging their support of
the LMC timeline language.
(See page 6 of the Jan. 27,
1999, Cities Bulletin for more
information on the bill. See the
Jan. 6, 1999, Cities Bulletin for
the list of committee members.)
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NOTE
DATE CHANGE
P. 1
Veterans' preference bill to be heard
Friday, Feb. 12
in the special 2 -page edition Friday Fax sent earlier, the date
for the Veterans' preference hearing was given as February 9.
Please note the correct date is February 12.