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MARCH 12, 1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 13,
9:00 AM -3:00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 7. 00 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 7. 00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON COUNCIL
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES,
The Reserve, 3155 Empire Lane
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
PRAC, Council Chambers. Agenda is attached.
(M-2)
MONDAY, MARCH 1 S, 6:00 PM YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL MEETING
(Note special start time this meeting only) Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached (M-3)
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 7.30-9: 00 AM
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 7. 00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 7. 00 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 7.- 00 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 7.- 00 PM
TWINWEST—PLYMOUTH COFFEE BREAD
Council Chambers
HRA, Medicine Lake Room
PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR Y BOARD,
Public Safety Training Room
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
PACT, Hadley Lake Room
CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
MARCH 12, 1999
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9. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 7.00 PM
YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
10. March and April calendars are attached. (M-10)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) News story from the Sunday, March 7 Star Tribune about the Twin Cities housing
market. (I-1 a)
b) State Pollution Control Agency's notice of the Water Pollution Control Fund
schedule for the 2000 Intended Use Plan. (I -1b)
c) Letter from former state Environmental Trust Fund members encouraging support
for the State Environmental Trust Fund. (I -1c)
d) Notice from Osseo School District 279 officials of a dinner, silent auction, and
awards presentation to honor participants in the "Investment in Youth" program.
(TId)
e) Request for participating communities to comment regarding rule changes in the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. (I -1e)
Profile in the February City Business of the Carlson Real Estate Plymouth Town
Center project. (I -1j)
g) Northwest Human Services Council 1999 Staff Planning Retreat Summary. (I -1g)
h) Promotional flier from National Courtesy Benches. (Requested by Mayor
Tierney) (I -1h)
i) Minnehaha Creek Watershed District report on water quality in the district. (I -1i)
j) Community Development newsletter Northwest Notes. (I --1j)
k) City news releasing soliciting names for the activity center/field house. The City
is also sending a news release to principals of middle and high schools in
Plymouth. (I -1k)
1) Information relayed by City Attorney Roger Knutson concerning efforts to create
stiffer penalties for sales of alcohol to young people. (1--11)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
MARCH 12, 1999
Page 3
2. STAFF REPORTS
a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population February 1999 Report.
(1--2a)
3. MINUTES
a) February 1 Youth Advisory Council meeting. (I -3a)
b) March 1 Youth Advisory Council meeting. (I -3b)
c) Hopkins School District 270 February 4 School Board meeting highlights. (I -3c)
d) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission February 11 meeting. (1--3d)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Internet correspondence between a resident and Street Supervisor Roger Wenner
regarding plowing of streets after the March 8 snowfall. (1--4a)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
S. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letters from Manager Dwight Johnson to District 281 and 284 officials advising
that Plymouth City officials and staff are available to work with high school
students in "shadowing" experiences. (I -5a)
b) Thank–you letter from John Gammell to Public Works Director Fred Moore
regarding placement of the stop sign at Carlson Parkway and Gleason Lake Drive.
(I -Sb)
c) Letter from Assistant Manager Kathy Lueckert to Hazel Davis, responding to
questions about the City's preparation for the "Y2K bug". Also attached is Ms.
Davis' original letter. (I -Sc)
d) Congratulatory letter from Representative Rich Stanek on another successful
reverse commute Job Fair. (I -5d)
e) Notice from the Community Development to residents Gem Court development
project. (I -Se)
6. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) FAX News. (I -6a)
b) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (I -6b)
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Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
March 1S, 1999s 7 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4.? Report on Past Council Action
a. Approved soliciting names for activity center/fieldhouse complex
b. Approved bids for new playgrounds at Lacompte, Turtle Lake and Green Oaks parks
c. Accepted annual report and 199 work plan
S. Unfinished Business
a. Comprehensive plan update (Barry Warner, SRF consultant group)
b. Activity center/fieldhouse update
C.
6. New Business
a.
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting — April 8
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MARCH 15,1999
MEDICINE LAKE ROOM, PLYMOUTH CITY HALL
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1. Approve minutes of March 1, 1999 meeting
2. Curfew ordinance -review meeting with City Council
3. Y.E.S. food drive
4. Zero tolerance policies in schools
5. Initiation of a youth awards program
6. Discuss possible gang influence in Plymouth -Council member Saundra
Spigner invited
7. Adjourn
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ORDER STAR TRIBUNE NEWSPAMR HOME DELIVERY,
METRO 16100 Published Sunday. Mamh 7. 1999
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p&O Mark down 1998 as a year when the Twin Cities area's housing market turned inside out.
Related items Home prices exploded inside the borders of Minneapolis and St. Paul, but in a number of fast -developing
suburbs prices sagged below their growth in recent years. The core -city growth was fueled by demand for
a Chance in sale prices lower-priced urban homes. That's according to an analysis by the Star Tribune of median home prices for
go Percent chance 1998 compiled by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
On the western side of the metro area, seven of the 10 MLS districts with the biggest one-year jump in
median home prices are in Minneapolis. All but two Minneapolis districts recorded increases of 9 percent or
more in their median prices.
Meanwhile, developing suburbs such as Chanhassen, Victoria, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie were among the
slowest -growing west -metro districts for median price change. In another reversal of patterns, their gains were
exceeded by those in the more affordable inner suburbs, such as Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn Center.
East of the Mississippi River, the pattern was similar. St. Paul had five of the top 10 districts for median price
gain. All but one St. Paul neighborhood topped 8 percent growth.
In comparison, suburban Woodbury, at a mere 5.7 percent, and even the Stillwater -Bayport district, at 7.6
percent, trailed all but one St. Paul district for median price gain.
The strong growth in city markets is good news for sellers, increases the equity for many homeowners and
boosts a city's tax base.
The MLS listings don't include most new homes or private sales. The residential sales data, computed
annually in more than 100 MLS districts, cover single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and
twinhouses. The median price marks the point at which half of the prices are higher and half are lower.
The Star Tribune calculated the one-year and five-year change in median prices and ranked the districts from
highest to lowest one-year gains.
Bonanza for first -timers
People who sell and manage real estate agree that first-time home buyers drove the price jump in affordable
areas of the core cities last year. Those buyers were prodded by a tight rental market that drove up rents, and
by low mortgage -interest rates.
"You've got a whole group of people opting to buy instead of paying outrageous rents," said Minneapolis
landlord Steve Frenz. "Some of these homes in the $50,000 -to -$70,000 range have got to be affordable to
someone paying $700 a month [rent]."
The National Association of Realtors reported that first-time home buyers made up 47 percent of all buyers
nationally last year, the highest share in at least 15 years.
Boomers return
Besides the starter -home push in the Minneapolis and St. Paul markets, there is additional demand from
people -- particularly aging baby boomers -- who moved to the suburbs and are ready to return, often after
their children have left home.
"The whole city is back," said real-estate broker Sandy Loescher. "There was a real draw out to suburbs like
Eden Prairie for new construction. It sounded idyllic -- new, nothing broken, almost in the country.... But
the shine was off that after a while when you realized that if you wanted to do anything fun, you had to come
back to the city." 1
Former Metropolitan Council Chairman Curt Johnson agrees. "Real estate trend gurus tell me that a
significant percentage of these folks are weary of commuting and not so enamored anymore with the upkeep
on the large house and lot," he said. "They're looking for convenience, for lifestyle enhancement, for easy
proximity to the places they like to go -- theater, good restaurants, best medical facilities, etc." He said his
intuition tells him that what people tell pollsters about regaining a better sense of place, almost a small-town
feeling, is being sought by people moving to "real neighborhoods in real cities."
Crime, traffic factors
The drop in crime is helping, too, with Minneapolis reporting a 16 percent decline in serious crime in 1998.
"City properties have been undervalued for the last few years," said Realtor Paul Sigurdson. "I think that has a
lot to do with the perception of the city as far as crime."
Congested freeways also may play a role. A short commute is a "huge factor" in buyer interest encountered
by broker Tom Bain in north Minneapolis, where MLS districts such as Camden and North saw one-year
gains of more than 10 percent. The advantage of living seven or eight minutes from downtown by car or 20
minutes by bus has helped to offset a media -driven perception of the area as crime -ridden, Bain said.
In addition, the city is investing millions of dollars into North Side projects, including the far north Humboldt
Greenway, the Olson Hwy. public housing redevelopment and four new elementary schools. At least 50
percent of those displaced by those proj ects want housing that will let them stay in their neighborhoods, Bain
said. This demand has pushed the inventory of homes for sale in Camden to the lowest he has seen in 21 years
of selling homes.
Scott Renne, the Minneapolis city assessor, said 1996 tax changes encourage baby boomers who want to
downsize their housing. Less restrictive tax treatment of capital gains from the sale of homes makes it more
feasible to reinvest proceeds from a large suburban home into a smaller Minneapolis house, Renne said.
A few exceptions
The exceptions to the sharp price -rise in Minneapolis couldn't be further apart economically.
The median price in poverty-stricken Phillips dropped 7 percent. Not far away, the posher Calhoun -Isles
district faltered from its metro -leading gains of the last five years, inching up just 2.5 percent.
St. Paul's smallest gaining district also is a tony address: Crocus Hill recorded 6 percent growth.
For most parts of St. Paul, Mike Olsen, a former president of the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, said
he sees financial factors driving increases. Besides low interest rates, down -payment requirements as low as
2'/. percent for certain mortgages are encouraging buyers. "It's very affordable to be a first-time home buyer,"
he said.
The prevalence of affordable houses within St. Paul for those buyers is stoking the city's strong numbers.
Usually quiet MLS districts such as St. Anthony -Midway and Homecroft-W. 7th "have shown some great
figures," Olsen said.
Strength in east
Metrowide, the strongest median -price growth for 1998 was in the developing Inver Grove Heights district, at
17.8 percent, in the South Metro MLS division.
The median increase among districts in that division was about 7 percent, compared with more than 7%s
percent for the West Metro division and more than 9 percent for the East Metro division.
"It could indicate that the east is being discovered as a market area," said Minneapolis Planning Director
Chuck Ballentine, who formerly monitored regional growth for the Metropolitan Council. Traditionally, the
west side of the region has outgained the east by about a 2-1 margin, he said.
Suburban slowdown
Slower growth of median home prices among developing suburbs appears to have several causes. One
possibility is that strong new -home construction is drawing buyers away from existing houses. Meanwhile,
core -city dwellers who might have moved up to those houses in the past are staying put because of congestion
worries and a better crime picture.
The have nots
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Left out amid rising inner-city home prices and apartment rents are those for whom even underpriced city
homes are a financial reach.
"The big loser becomes anyone who can't afford a house, or anyone who has a blip on their credit rating,"
said Tom Watson, an organizer with the Jobs and Affordable Housing Campaign.
Related items
p Change in sale prices A city -appointed task force in Minneapolis is deliberating how to address the city's affordable -housing crisis.
42 Percent Change There is a proliferating number of programs run by lenders, cities and neighborhoods to help lower-income
people buy their first home.
startnbune.00m — Staff writer Steve Brandt can be reached at 612-673-4438 or by e-mail atsbrandastartribune.com
Qmdro ® Copyright 1999 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
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Published Sunday, March 7, 1999
METRO 16 100
Change in sale prices for Twin Cities -area residential real estate
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Metro Change in sale prices for Twin Cities -area residential real estate
These tables show 1997 and 1998 median home sale prices for homes listed through the Regional Multiple
Listing Service. Within each division, the list begins with the district with the biggest one-year gain. Also
shown are the 1997-98 percentage change and the five-year annual average change for each district. Districts
outside the seven -county metro area and districts with fewer than 20 sales were excluded.
The Regional Multiple Listing Service, run by the metro area's four Realtor associations, lists homes that are
for sale. Its listings do not include most new homes or private sales. The residential sales data cover single-
family homes, condominiums, townhouses and twinhouses. The organization annually tallies residential sales
within each of its districts and computes the median price for each.
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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To whom it may concern: \-
This document shall serve as a ckf
(commonly referred to as the State
Plan (IUP).
8 1999
Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund's
or SRF) schedule for the 2000 Intended Use
The Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund is jointly administered by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) and the Public Facilities Authority (PFA), which is housed in the
Department of Trade and Economic Development. The MPCA is responsible for preparing the
IUP, which is the annual list of eligible proposed loan projects, and for reviewing and monitoring
projects to ensure they meet technical and environmental requirements. The PFA is responsible
for the financial management of the program, including determining the terms and conditions of
the loans and making the actual loan awards and disbursements.
The MPCA and the PFA are working to better coordinate the SRF funding program with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Rural Development loan and grant program. These agencies are
working to coordinate the timelines and eligibility requirements of the funding programs to
maximize the amount of resources available to Minnesota communities and to make the
application process as streamlined as possible. For this reason, projects seeking Rural
Development grant funds must also request placement on the MPCA's Project Priority List and
the IUP.
The following is the tentative 2000 IUP schedule:
Friday, April 30, 1999• Facility plans are due to the MPCA for construction loans. Also
due are any amendments to previously approved facilities plans and any information for extra
points. Facility plans will be reviewed in the order received. It is important to note that some
may not be approved depending on the level of MPCA staff resources and work load. Facility
plans may be submitted for approval after the April 30 deadline, however, plans received by or
prior to this deadline will receive first priority. In addition, some facility plans for new treatment
systems may be subject to additional notification requirements enacted by the 1998 legislature.
Friday, August 13, 1999: Written requests for placement on the 2000 IUP are due to the
MPCA. If the project was on the 1999 IUP and will not be constructing before November 1999,
a request for the 2000 IUP must be submitted if the project is to be eligible for SRF funding.
Note: All IUP requests for the 2000 IUP must be signed by the municipality that will be issuing
a general obligation bond to the PFA as securityfor the SRF loan.
'n I h•1.: St. Pain. MN 55155-•1194. (651) 296 +;:?Uil (Voi(-e): (65 1! 282-ti332 JTY1
��• Offices. Uulltti� i.r.lir Ii�N�va Lr,:.�.., tartrsh;.. iir.tia7 .-t:
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March 4, 1999
October 1999: Draft 2000 IUP issued by the MPCA followed by a 30 -day public comment
period.
November 1999: Comment period closes for the draft 2000 IUP.
November 1999: MPCA finalizes IUP.
If you have any questions regarding the 2000 IUP or the Water Pollution Control Revolving
Fund, please call me at (651) 296-4555. You may also obtain information about the program on
the internet at www.pca.state.mn.us/water/financial.html.
Sincerely,
)on Omann
Community and Area Wide Programs Section
Policy and Planning Division
RO.jmd
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February 15, 1999
Dear Friends &Former Minnesota EiA'v=ta.L,T--Qsid Members:
I am taking the liberty to write to once again on legislation affecting the Environmental
Trust Fund. We have another opportunity to show our support for the Trust Fund and its
environmental programs.
During the first days of the current legislative session two bills were introduced to
remove the sales tax from lottery ticket sales. Senators Morse, Lessard and Wiener
introduced Senate File 150 and Representative Ozment and Rest submitted House File
161.
The enclosed letter, now being circulated in the legislature, explains the impact of the
sales tax on the net proceeds of the lottery ticket sales. I would appreciate your
consideration and support for this legislation. As you can see many groups have already
signed on. Is your organization willing to join this effort? If so please contact us at Gary
Botzek's office.
I believe removing the sales tax from lottery ticket sales would reflect the true will of the
people. The constitutional amendment mandated a forty percent return for the Trust
Fund, nothing less.
If you concur, please respond by March 1t 1999 or at your earliest convenience to:
Gary Botzek
Natural Resources Coalition
26 East Exchange Street, Suite 120
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Or Fax: 651-293-0373
Best
Gerie Merriam Nancy Gibson
Former Chair Former Vice Chair
Minnesota Enviro ental Trust Fund Coalition
PS Please communicate your support to your legislators! Thanks!
Natural Resources Coalition
26 East Exchange Street, Suite 120
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-293-9295 Fax 651-293-0373
Cannon River Watershed Partnership' Fish and Wildlife Legislative Alliance' Friends of St. Paul/ Ramsey Parks
Geese Unlimited ' Granite Lake Association' Izaak Walton League' Minnesota Audubon Council
Minnesota Bass Federation' Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy' Minnesota Duck and Goose Call Association
Minnesota Lakes Association' Minnesota Land Trust' Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance
Minnesota Parks and Trails Council ' Minnesota Sport Fishing Congress ' Minnesota Trappers Association
Minnesota Trout Association' Minnesota Waterfowl Association' Muskies, Inc. `The Nature Conservancy
Nicollet Conservation Club 'The Sierra Club ' Trout Unlimited State Council
March 5,1999
Dear Legislator,
On behalf of our collective Minnesota membership of approximately 150,000 hunters,
anglers and outdoor recreationalists, we urge your support for a repeal of the sales tax on
lottery tickets. This past November, 77% of Minnesotans voted to preserve outdoor
sporting traditions and to dedicate 40% of lottery revenues over the next two decades to
the Environmental Trust Fund which provides a long-term funding source to safeguard
natural resources.
Currently, lottery net revenue is greatly decreased by the imposition of a sales tax before
net revenues are calculated. This sales tax was added to lottery tickets from the beginning
(1989) in an era of deficit budgets. In this time of billion -dollar surpluses, we urge repeal
of this unnecessary tax.
Where does the lottery dollar go?
Net Proceeds
Percent of Net
(in cents)
(in cents)
Prizes 58.0
Administration 11.5
Retailers' Commission 6.0
Sales Tax 6.5
6.5
26%
60% Net (General Fund) 11.0
11.0
45%
40% Net (Trust Fund) 7.0
7.0
29%
TOTAL' $100 24.5 100%
The repeal of this tax will result in almost 10 cents of every lottery dollar being invested
in the Trust Fund, with the remaining 14.5 cents accruing to the general fund. This action
will provide a true 40%/60% split of net lottery proceeds as called for in Amendment #1.
Repeal of the sales tax on lottery tickets will generate an increased investment in the
Trust Fund of approximately $9 million annually.
Please support the overwhelming majority of Minnesotans who voted last November to
invest in our natural resources for the long term: Repeal the sales tax on lottery tickets.
AN INVESTMENT In YOUTH
DISTRICT 279
FOUNDATION
ter- 1I
Dear 279 Administrator/Healthy Community, Healthy Youth coordinator,
The 279 Foundation is planning a very special event for the evening of Saturday, May 1, 1999.
We will be hosting a dinner, silent auction and award presentation to celebrate and honor those people
who have made "An Investment in Youth."
I am asking that all administrators assist with this event by ensuring that one person is selected
from their school or organization to be recognized at dinner and at the award ceremony. The nomination
form is attached. Please distribute this as you see fit -you may want to give it to all staff, to student
groups in the building, to your parent organization, in your newsletter, at a meeting.
The nomination forms need to be returned to you by March 24. Then, you decide how to select
1 award recipient from your site/organization. The way you choose is your decision; use a committee,
choose randomly, have a "blind" rating system, whatever. If you do not want to make the decision at
your site/organization, please send nominations to me and I will decide for your site/organization. I
need all the paperwork on your recipient by April 7, 1999.
The 1 award recipient from your school will be invited to dinner along with 2 guests. They will
be individually honored during the recognition program.
Administrator/Coordinators will be invited to dinner and will be seated with their recipeint and
the corporate sponsors. The dinner cost is $25.00.
The goal of this event is two -fold:
1. To recognize the significant contributions of the 279 community to the education of students.
2. To raise funds for the 279 Foundation so that we can greatly expand our grant program.
I deeply appreciate your commitment to this event. I know you will work with me and the other
Foundation Trustees to make this a huge success and an annual event.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Townsend
Park Brook Elementary
279 Foundation Trustee
561-6870
Encl.
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AN INVESTMENT IN YOUTH
DISTRICT 279
FOUNDATION
I_ i ,,A,
Nominate a Person You Know Who has Made a Significant
LJ U 1J �Sc�J U U UL�iJll. 0�
"An Education Shareholder"
What to do: Simply complete the details about you and your "Education Shareholder", remembering to select one
category that best describes the person. On a separate piece of paper, tell us in 100 words or less, why your nominee is an
Education Shareholder. Return it with the nomination form to your school principal by March 24`h.
About Your Education Shareholder
Name
Address
City
Telephone ( )
About You
Name
Address
School
State Zip Code
City State
Telephone (
Relationship to Shareholder,
Zip Code
CHOOSE ONE INVESTMENT CAMMY
r'y Significant Investment in their Own Learning - Demonstrating perseverance, love of learning or
�1 pursuit of knowledge by study or experience.
ElSignificant investment in the Betterment of Education - Showing commitment to education by giving
of time, talents or resources.
ElSignificant Investment in Helping the Community - Exhibiting involvement and dedication toward the
community and its members.
Significant Investment in modeling for Youth - Demonstrating through words and actions an example
for young people.
CjSignif icant Investment in Overcoming Adversity - Displaying the will and courage to overcome major
challenges.
ElSignificant Investment in Developing their own Talents - Exhibiting unique expressions of creativity
or talent.
Questions. Coll • Kathleen Townsend @ 561-6870
'k
AN INV["MINT IN YOUTH
DISTRICT 279
FOUNDATION
1 I V
Nominate a Person You Know Who has Made a Significant
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V@,Mqt
"An Education Shareholder"
What to do: Simply complete the details about you and your "Education Shareholder", remembering to select one
category that best describes the person. On a separate piece of paper, tell us in 100 words or less, why your nominee is an
Education Shareholder. Return it with the nomination form to your school principal by March 24`s.
About Your Education Shareholder
Name
Address
City _
Telephone ( ) School
About You
Name
Address
City
State Zip Code
State Zip Code
Telephone ( ) Relationship to Shareholder
CHOOSE ONE INVESTMENT CATEGORY
ElSignificant Investment in their Own Learning - Demonstrating perseverance, love of learning or
pursuit of knowledge by study or experience.
Significant investment in the Betterment of Education - Showing commitment to education by giving
of time, talents or resources.
ElSignificant Investment in Helping the Community- Exhibiting involvement and dedication toward the
community and its members.
13Significant Investment in modeling for Youth - Demonstrating through words and actions an example
for young people.
1jSignificant Investment in Overcoming Adversity - Displaying the will and courage to overcome major
challenges.
ElSignificant Investment in Developing their own Talents - Exhibiting unique expressions of creativity
or talent.
Questions? Coll- Kathleen Townsend @ 561-6870
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
4�
Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life
t
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Gray Freshwater Center,
Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre MEMORANDUM
Mail: t tQb
2500 Shadywood Road DATE: March 5, 1999
Excelsior, MN 55331-9578 TO: City Managers/Administrators, Public Works Directors, and
Phone: (612) 471-0590 Watershed District Liaisons
Fax: (612) 471-0682 FROM: Eric Evenson, District Administrator46�
Email:
RE: Watershed District Rule Changes
admin@minnehahacreek.org
Web Site: Last November the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District committed to
making the following changes to its rules by April, 1999.
www.minnehahacreek.org
1. Rule B — Erosion Control: Provide for administrative (staff level)
approval of erosion control permits.
2. Rule A — Procedural Requirements: Allow for alternative notification of
landowners for certain projects.
Board of Managers The Board also committed to adjusting the Rule N - Stormwater Management
Pamela G. Blixt permit requirements for multi-unit residential developments. It was felt that
James Calkins stormwater management in high-density multi-unit developments is more
similar to commercial and institutional landuses than single family
Lance Fisher developments. During meetings with cities last November, the District
Monica Gross indicated that it would be creating two categories of multi-unit residential
Thomas W. LaBounty development within its permitting requirements by April, 1999:
Thomas Maple, Jr. 1) Multi-unit residential developments with densities less than or equal to
Malcolm Reid [X?]-units per acre. These developments would have the same
regulatory requirements as single family developments with densities
of greater than 2 units per acre (see attached Rule N table).
2) Multi-unit residential developments with densities greater than [X]-
units per acre. These developments would have the same regulatory
requirements as commercial/industrial and institutional mixed-use
developments (see attached Rule N table).
Cities were requested to contact the District with what they felt would be the
appropriate densities for each of these categories. To date, no comments
have been received. The District has not yet decided on what these densities
will be and would like to hear your thoughts. If you have any
recommendations or would like would like to discuss this further, I encourage
you to write, e-mail, or call Jim Hafner (612-471-6282 or
JhafnernaQ minnehahacreek.orp before April 1, 1999.
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In addition to the above changes, the District is considering options to our
bonding requirements, developing a surety schedule, and will be making
several "housekeeping" changes to its rules.
The Board anticipates scheduling a Public Hearing on these changes on April
8, 1999. We are currently working on the changes and expect to have final
draft copies of the amended rules available at least ten days prior to the
hearing.
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NEW RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
FEBRUARY 1999
Carving out a town -center
New retail development helps city planners define the downtown of Plymouth
Carlson Real Estate Co. claimed first
place in the New Retail
Development" category for its execu-
tion of Plymouth Town Center.
The 28,000 -square -toot development on four
acres situated on the northeast corner of
Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane is part of a big-
ger vision. Along with Mann Theaters, Cub
Foods, Lffetbae Fitness, a public library, a
funeral home and an ice arena, Plymouth Town
Center aspires to be the downtown Plymouth
never had
"Plymouth Town Center is not significant in
size, but its significance is Important because It
shows how developers can work with a commu-
nity to create a central downtown area," said
Brad Lis, managing director of investments for
Plymouth -based Carlson Real Estate Co., owner
and developer of Plymouth Town Center.
"Residents can go there and take care of slot of
their daily needs."
Carlson first made an offer on the land in
May 1996, but was not able to break ground on
the development until two years later because
of various delays, such as the property being
sold to a real estate liquidator and the city of
Plymouth rezoning and rethinking the area. As
part of a comprehensive study of its downtown
planning,khe city hired a developer to come up
with a master plan, but, after a year of protests
from Carlson and others, the city terminated
the agreement. Decisions such as where to
locate a traffic signal and the common entrance
to the retail area took over a year before every
one involved—property owners and managers,
tenants and the city — agreed. But when con-
struction was finally completed in February
1998, everyone seemed pleased with the fin-
Ished product.
The block -and -brick structure, with four
octagonal turrets, bay windows and a large
clock, was designed with storefront on all sides
to sati* tenants who wanted to face Cub Foods
with Its traffic and city zoning requirements for
shops to face the street (Highway 55). The
design uses different sign bands and uniquely
colored awnings to distinguish each tenant.
"For a small building, it has a lot of details," Lis
said "We wanted to make it look like some of
the pieces were built huiividually so they have
thelrown character"
Plymouth Town Centers tenants Include
Applebee's, Caribou Coffee, Papa John's Pisa,
Mail Barnes Etc., Caf6 Sienna, Great Clips, State
Farm Insurance, Town & Country Cleaners and
Turbo Nath, all of which signed leasee before
construction was completed. One bay was left
vacant while Carlson Real Estate Co. waited for
the right tenant — not wanting another restau-
rant — which it seems to have found In a day
spa negotiating a lease for the space this
month
The Carlson development completes the
downtown picture that Plymouth envisioned for
years yet failed to realize in several false starts.
One of the challenges for suburbs is the lack of
a center," said Kaye Rakow, president of the
UnWest Chamber of Commerce, composed of
eight suburbs including Plymouth, and a Best in
Real Estate judge. "Finally, Plymouth found a
way to pull it all together, which is one of the
things that makes this project stand out. The
retail is another dimension that pulls the whole
city center together."
Plymouth Town Center has already won
another award — the 1998 Minnesota Shopping
Center Association's (MSCA) STARR Award for
the category of Development Process of a pro-
ject under 50,000 square feet — and the
respect of other developers. "Plymouth Town
Center Is more community -centered than the
others," said Tom Palmquist, vice president of
retail development at Ryan Cos. "It's a shining
star and focal point for the city of Plymouth. IVII
have a bigger impact on the market."
—John Rosengnrr
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Gray Freshwater Center
Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre
Mail:
2500 Shadywood Road
Excelsior, MN 55331-9578
Phone: (612) 471-0590
Fax: (612) 471-0682
Email:
admin@minnehahacreek.org
Web Site:
www.minnehahacreek.org
Board of Managers
Pamela G. Blixt
James Calkins
Lance Fisher
Monica Gross
Thomas W. LaBounty
Thomas Maple, Jr.
Malcolm Reid
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Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life
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Mr. Dwight Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson,
We've just made our water quality report cards available. on the Internet.
Our web address is www.minnehahacreek.org. From there, 30 District
lakes' and bays' quality information can be accessed.
Attached is a sample report card for your inspection. I've also included a
copy of the press release. You might want to use parts of it in your city's
newsletter.
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Krieg
District Communications
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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Gray Freshwater Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hwys. 15 & 19, Navarre Water Quality Report Cards Released
Contact: Cynthia Krieg, Krieg Communications, (612) 401-7070
Mail: L. Eric Evenson, District Administrator (612) 471-0590
2500 Shadywood Road Pamela Blixt, President, MCWD, (612) 935-8143
Excelsior, MN 55331-9578 (Excelsior MN 3/8/99) Water quality report cards are now available for thirty locations in the
Phone: (612) 471-0590 Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). The report cards were produced by the MCWD to
Fax: (612) 471-0682 make water quality information more widely available and understandable for residents. The full
color report cards can be accessed and printed out from the District's web site at
Email: www.minnehahacreek.ora.
admin@minnehahacreek.org
Web Site:
www.minnehahacreek.org They contain 1998 data on three important water quality indicators: phosphorus, chlorophyll -a
and clarity depth as measured by Secchi disk. Report cards also include long-term trend data on
phosphorus levels, considered to a critical water quality indicator.
Board of Mangers
"The District has been committed to monitoring and improving water quality since the District's
Pamela G. Blixt formation in 1967;' said Pamela G. Blixt, President, MCWD. Monitoring data, according to Blixt,
President
Malcolm Reid has always been available to cities, agencies and residents. It was compiled in a thick hydrologic
Vice President report, or as computer files, that might have been difficult to wade through. "This year we've
Monica Gross provided a more user-friendly product," she said of the report cards. "Anyone who is interested in
Treasurer water quality can use this. You don't have to be a scientist to understand it."
Lance Fisher
Secretary
Thomas W. LaBounty According to Blixt, high phosphorus levels cause excessive algae growth. "Decreasing phospho-
Thomas Maple, Jr. rus measurements usually tell us the water body is improving;' she said. "Increases in phospho-
rus are a cause for concern."
James Calkins
Chlorophyll -a is a measure of algae productivity, according to Blixt, and downward trends are
desirable in this factor. The third measurement included in the report card is water clarity. "Water
District Office. clarity measurements tell how deep into the water you can see;' said Blixt. "Those numbers we
like to see get bigger.'
L. Eric Evenson
District Administrator Each report card includes a map of the location where the monitoring is conducted. It also shows
the contours of bottom of the lake or bay. For Lake Minnetonka locations, there is also ninety
j years of water elevation history.
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Blixt noted that the District is responsible for a great deal of water quality data collection. "There's
a lot of territory to cover;' she said, "but we have been keeping up with it for thirty-two years.'
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Water Quality Report Cards Continued
Today, other agencies are beginning to help collect water quality data according to Blixt. MCWD provides leader-
ship and coordinates the efforts of a consortium of agencies who collect and share data. "There's no point in two
of us monitoring the same location;' she said. The District's historical data are made available to other agencies.
"We're glad to work cooperatively and share the data we have gathered over the years:"
Blixt also noted that MCWD measures more factors than the three indicated on the report card. "We would be
glad to provide these measurements to residents who request them;' she said. "At some point in the future there
may be an appetite by the public for even more information.'
If residents have any questions about water quality in their area they can call the MCWD at 471-0590.
MCWD is a local unit of government responsible for managing water quality and quantity in a 181 square mile
area that includes 30 communities in Hennepin and Carver Counties.
NOTE TO PRESS: The following locations are those for which report cards were prepared.
1. Brownie Lake
11. Lake Harriet
21. West Upper Lake
2. Browns Bay
12. Harrisons Bay
22. Maxwell Bay
3. Lake Calhoun
13. Lake Hiawatha
23. Lake Minnewashta
4. Cedar Lake
14. Lake of the Isles
24. Lake Nokomis
5. Christmas Lake
15. Jennings Bay
25. North Arm
6. Cooks Bay
16. Lafayette Bay
26. Spring Park Bay
7. Crystal Bay
17. Langdon Lake
27. St. Albans Bay
8. Forest Luke
18. Long Lake
28. Stubbs Bay
9. Gleason Lake
19. Lower Lake North
29. Wayzata Bay
10. Halsteds Bay
20. Lower Lake South
30. West Arm
We have enclosed a report card that we think might be of interest to you but please feel free to request another
(or go to the web) if you'd like to see another location.
&;I For More Infonnation:
• Schedule for completing plan by year-end • Call Community Development at 5095450
• Meeting on Fembrook Lane alignment set I • Check the City Web Site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
• Hearing on Begin Oaks Golf course to be held `� •
E -Mail us at AHurlbur@ci.plymoutii.mn.us
A Newsletter for
Residents and
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Issue 12
March 12,1999
At their meeting on February 16,
1999 the Plymouth City Council
approved a work plan and a
contract with SRF Consulting
Group, Inc. which calls for
completion of the City's draft
Comprehensive Plan by the end of
1999. The schedule calls for
submission of a draft plan to the
Metropolitan Council and other
affected local governments in
December. Formal adoption
would occur following the review
process, approximately in March of
2000.
The work plan calls for several
joint sessions of the City Council
and Planning Commission at key
points, to provide input and review
drafts of the various plan elements
as they become available. Other
City advisory groups including the
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission, Environmental
Quality Committee , Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
and Human Rights Commission
will be invited to these meetings to
participate in discussion of the
various plan elements related to
their responsibilities. All meetings
are open to the public.
The Council established the following meeting dates, with tentative topics as
follows:
Wednesday, March 31
Overall goals for Comprehensive Plan and major
elements and use, housing, transportation and arks
Tuesday, May 25
Review land use plan issues with emphasis on focus areas
within the current urban area
Tuesday, July 27
Review draft historic preservation, solar access, aviation
and surface water management elements
Tuesday, August 31
Review draft land use, housing, water supply and sanitary
sewer elements
September (no date set)
Review draft open space and trail element; review draft
transportation element
October (no date set)
Review implementation element, overall draft of plan
document
November no date set
Oen house on draft comprehensive Plan
November or December
Review comments from open house; finalize plan for
no date set
submission to Metropolitan Council
All meetings will (tentatively) be held at 7:00 p.m. at Plymouth City Hall.
Meeting dates, times, topics and locations are all subject to change, so please
check with the Community Development Department (509-5400) to verify the
meeting schedule. Future Northwest Notes issues will provide schedule updates
when needed.
Major elements of SRF's work will be completing the land use plan for the
city as a whole, and preparing new transportation and parks plans. They will
integrate these and other mandatory plan elements (such as housing and sewer
plans) into an overall plan that meets all of the requirements of state law. The
Council established a budget of $275,000 for the project.
SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is a full-service planning and engineering firm
located in Plymouth. Their previous projects for the City of Plymouth include
traffic studies, environmental reviews and designing construction projects. They
2 Northwest Notes March 1999
prepared the City's current
transportation plan, updated trail
plans and designed park projects.
A public meeting has been
scheduled for Monday, April ' 5 at
7:00 p.m. to gather public input on
several alternative alignments for
Fernbrook Lane between the C.P.
Railroad tracks and County Road
47. The meeting will be held in the
City Council Chambers at
Plymouth City Hall. A separate
mailed notice will also be sent to
area property owners.
Several possible alignments have
been identified. Alternatives
include different locations for
Fernbrook's intersection with
County Road 47, and for crossing
the creek near the railroad tracks.
Depending upon the outcome of
the comprehensive planning
process, construction of the bridge
could begin as early as 2000 with
the road to follow in 2001.
For more information on
Fernbrook Lane call Fred Moore,
City of Plymouth
Community Development Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
EFirector of PublicWorks,0•
5501.
Public hearing scheduled on
Begin Oaks golf course
applications
A public hearing on a
conditional use permit for the
proposed Begin Oaks golf course,
to be located south of Camelot
Overlook Subdivision, has been
tentatively scheduled for the
Wednesday, April 14, 1999
Planning Commission meeting.
The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers and
will be televised on cable channel
37.
The interim ordinance adopted
by the Council in January prohibits
new development applications in
the proposed 2020 urban expansion
area (see the January 15, 1999
Northwest Notes.) However,
because this application was
received prior to enactment of the
interim ordinance it will proceed
through a public hearing. The
Council would need to amend the
interim ordinance to allow the golf
course to proceed. Pending a
Planning Commission
recommendation, the City Council
could act as early as its May 4, 1999
meeting.
Please contact the Community
Development Department (Shawn
Drill, 509-5456) to verify meeting
dates and times, or if you have any
questions about this project.
For more information
For more information about the
Comprehensive Plan Update please
contact the Community
Development Department at 509-
5400. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Tuesday. You may also send
e-mail to the following address:
ahurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us.
Documents are also available on
the City's web site. The current
and previous issues of Northwest
Notes are there, along with other
reports. The web address is:
http:llwww.ci.plymouth.mn.us
Northwest Notes/ News on Planning for Northwest Plymouth
M
For Immediate Release
March 10, 1999
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PLYMOUTI-F
For More Information:
Eric Blank, 612-509-5201
Rick Busch, 612-509-5221
City of Plymouth Seeks Ideas for Activity Center/Field House Name
The City of Plymouth is turning to citizens as it looks for a name for the newest city recreation
facility. That facility, an activity center and inflatable dome field house, is expected to make its way
off the drawing board and into the construction phase by this spring.
"Plans for the building and inflatable dome are progressing nicely, but we still need a name for
the overall complex," said Activity Center Manager Rick Busch. "We've been kicking around a few
ideas but so far none have hit the mark. We know that there are a lot of creative people out there so we
are turning to them for ideas," Busch said. While no prize is involved, Busch is hoping that people will
offer names on the chance that theirs may be chosen for this major community facility.
Ideas for naming the facility can be sent to Rick Busch, City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth
Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447 or called in to Busch at 612-509-5221. Ideas are needed by Wed.,
March 31.
The activity center and field house site is on 34`h Ave. N. between Plymouth Blvd. and
Fernbrook Ln. The activity center will provide space for senior, fine arts and recreational programs as
well as a large meeting space for community events and private rentals. The inflatable dome field
house will provide space for indoor soccer, football, softball, baseball, golf, volleyball and possibly
tennis. It will also have an indoor walking and run track. Trails will connect the activity center/field
house site to the Plymouth Ice Center, Life Time Fitness, Plymouth Amphitheater, Plymouth Creek
Park and City offices.
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Principal Name
School Name
Address
SUBJECT: Soliciting Ideas for Naming Plymouth's Activity Center/Field House
Dear:
As you may know, the City of Plymouth is developing a new activity center and inflatable dome
field house. As we do so, we are seeking ideas for naming the overall complex. These new
facilities will be a valuable recreation resource for people of all ages.
I am writing you to request that you share the enclosed information with the teachers at your
school. We are hoping that some teachers will see brainstorming ideas for naming this new
recreation facility as a civic -related classroom activity for students.
Classes that would like to suggest an idea or ideas for names are encouraged to do so. Ideas
should be submitted by Wed., March 31 to Rick Busch, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth,
MN 55447.
Sincerely,
Helen LaFave
Communications Supervisor
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Eric Blank
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City of Plymouth Seeks Ideas for Activity Center/Field House Name
The City of Plymouth is turning to citizens as it looks for a name for the newest city recreation
facility. That facility, an activity center and inflatable dome field house, is expected to make its way
off the drawing board and into the construction phase by this spring. Teachers and their classes are
invited to offer their ideas for naming the overall activity center/field house complex. While there
is no prize for this, we are hoping classes and individuals will offer their ideas as part of their civic
involvement and on the chance that their idea may be selected for this major community facility.
The activity center and field house site is on 34`h Ave. N. between Plymouth Blvd. and
Fernbrook Ln. The activity center will provide space for senior, fine arts and recreational programs as
well as a large meeting space for community events and private rentals. The inflatable dome field
house will provide space for indoor soccer, football, softball, baseball, golf, volleyball and possibly
tennis. It will also have an indoor walking and run track. Trails will connect the activity center/field
house site to the Plymouth Ice Center, Life Time Fitness, Plymouth Amphitheater, Plymouth Creek
Park and City offices.
Ideas for naming the facility can be sent to Rick Busch, City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth
Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447 or called in to Busch at 612-509-5221. Ideas are needed by Wed.,
March 31.
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REDUCE UNDERAGE DRINKING
February 24, 1999
Ifs just too easy for young people to get alcohol. This proposed legislation will make
major strides toward recacing youth access to alcohol. It is time for adults to take
responsibility for keeping alcohol out of the hands of young people.
Section 1
• Sets up a fund in the Department of Public Safety allowing the commissioner to
award grants to local authorities to conduct alcohol compliance checks.
Section 2
• Sets up a system of minimum administrative penalties on alcohol license holders
who violate age of sale laws.
1. First offense $250
2. Second offense $500
3. Third offense $500 + three day suspension
• Local authorities are still free to set stronger administrative penalties than these
minimums, up to the statutory maximums, if they desire.
• Sets a $50 administrative penalty on the server or seller of alcohol who violates the
age of sale laws.
Section 3
• Allows felony charge to be brought against adult providers of alcohol to youth in
cases where death or great bodily harm occurs.
• This expands current low which only allows felony charges in cases where an adult
actually sells alcohol to an underage youth.
• This section does not apply to licensed retailers or their employees, it only applies to
non-commercial_ adult providers of alcohol to underage youth.
Secfion 4
• Sets a $100 administrative penalty on individuals under age 21 who violate the
minimum drinking age laws.
• This includes among other violations:
1. Consumption of alcohol
2. Purchasing or attempting to purchase alcohol
3. Possession of alcohol
4. e=ntering licensed premises for the purpose of purchasing or consuming alcohol.
5. Misrepresentation of age
• Underage individuals can still possess and consume alcohol in the household of
their parent or guardian with the consent or their parent or guardian. This does not
change current low in this matter.
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Rosovffle merchants
penaEzed for sales.
of liquor to minors
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Six Roseville merchants . are
paying stiff penalties this month
for selling alcohol to customers
younger than 21: two-day liquor
license $
uspensions.
The businesses — four restau-
rants, an off -sale liquor store and
the Rosetown American Legion
Post — failed two citywide alco-
hol compliabee cLecks conducted
by the Roseville police in March
and June. The sting operations use
an underage decoy who tries to
buy liquor,
The license suspensions and .an
educational campaign aimed at li-
quor establishment managers and
employees are the- most.. recent
steps is a city *effort to keep'alco-
hol out of the hands of.underage
youth..
The consequences are tough but
necessary, city officials say.
"We have to get (business own-
ers') attention," Mayor Dan wall
said at this week's City Council
meeting.
The six businesses were allowed
to choose the timing of their sus-
pensions, but the penalties stili
hurt.
Roseville Liquors, 700 W. Coun-
ty Road B, was closed Monday and
Tuesday. Don Pablo's Restaurant
at 2700 Lincoln Drive lost about
60 tables' worth of business Sun-
day and Monday when customers
left after learning they could tint
buy liquor, general manager: TirA
Hallcroft. said.
The Or Mexico Restaurante at
1754 N. Lexington Ave. and Ruby
Tuesday at Rosedale Center have.
opted to serve their, suspensions
neat Sunday and' Mouday, Rose. -
Ville Deputy Police Chief Tom Al-
leva said. The Ground Round, 2100
N. Snelling Ave., chose July 20 and
31, and the American Legion club
chose July 27 and 28.
Unda Owen can be reacnea at low-
en@pleoeerpress.com or ..(651)
481-0285.
DATE: March 8, 1999
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne �urt, Community Development ment 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 February,
1999.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in February was 585 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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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 February, 1999.
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CC: Chief Judge Mabley
Judge Kevin Burke
Judge Pam Alexander
Sandra Vargas
Anne Hurlbert, City of Plymouth
DOCC Management Team
State Representative Wes Skoglund
Carole Martin
Adult Corrections Facility
Men's Section
February Average Population
Average Men's Section Straight Time Total Count
Less: Average Absentees*
Average Men's Section Sentenced Inside Count
Pius: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS)
Total Men's Section -inside Count
(highest inside count during month: 404)
Men's Section Capacity
Less: Average Inside Count
Average February Available Beds
395
(366)
29
368
(70)
298
68
366
*Home Monitoring, housed in Work Release due to PSWP participation, etc.
Adult Corrections Facility
Women's Section
February Average Population
Average Women's Section Straight Time Total Count
Less. Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.)
Average Women's Section Sentenced Inside Count
Plus: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS)
Total Women's Section Inside Count
(highest inside count during February: 52)
Total Women's Section Capacity
Less: Module reserved for use by JDC Girls Annex
Net Capacity available for Adult Women
Less: Average Inside Count
Average February Available Beds
1999 Monthly Average Population
ACF Women's Section
(Net Capacity = 42)
60
50
40
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57
(18)
39
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39
58
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42
(39)
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® Sentenced
■ JDC Girls' Annex
Adult Corrections Facility
Work Release
February Average Population
Average Work Release Total Count
Less: Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.)
Average Work Release Inside Count
Plus: Average Straight Time Residents (Porters, PSWP)
Total Work Release Inside Count
(highest inside count during month: 170)
Work Release Capacity 172
Less: Average inside Count -164
Average February Available Beds 8
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
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1999 Monthly Average Population
ACF Work Release
(Capacity =172)
267
(128)
139
25
164
❑ Avail. Beds
® Inside Count
Juvenile Detention Center
February Average Population
Average Total Detained Population 149
Housed outside of JDC:
Home Detention/Post Disposition Home Detention 41
ACF Girls Annex 12
CHS Secure Unit 4
Other (Wabasha, Wilson Center, Dakota Co., etc.) 16
Average Total Housed Outside of JDC 73
Average Inside Count: 76
(highest inside count during month: 91)
JDC Capacity 87
Less: Average Inside Count -76
Average February Available Beds 11
90
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30
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1999 Monthly Average Population
Juvenile Detention Center
(Capacity = 87)
❑ Avail. Beds
■ Inside Count
County Home School
February Average Population
(highest inside count during month: 150)
1999 Monthly Average Population
County Home School
(Capacity = 166)
*In cottages which have one or more residents on furlough status, one bed is reserved in the event
that the resident is returned to CHS.
Average
Reserved
Available
Program
Capacity
Population
Beds*
Beds
Cottage 1
24
17
0
7
Short Term Juvenile Males
Cottage 2
22
17
1
4
Juvenile Female Offenders
Cottage 3
24
24
0
0
Juvenile Sex Offenders
Cottage 4
24
19
1
4
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 13-15
Cottage 5
24
20
1
3
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 15-17
Cottage 6
24
22
1
1
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 15-17
Cottage 7
24
24
0
0
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 17-19
Total
166
143
4
19
(highest inside count during month: 150)
1999 Monthly Average Population
County Home School
(Capacity = 166)
*In cottages which have one or more residents on furlough status, one bed is reserved in the event
that the resident is returned to CHS.
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 1999
The meeting was convened by the chair, Sam Kelner, shortly after 7:00 p.m. Present
were Nnennia Ejebe, Paul Lenhardt, Mat Schultz, Amelia Anderson, and Sam Kelner.
The minutes of the January 4h meeting were reviewed and approved without correction.
Ian Troup of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. and Julie Hoff, Community Affairs
Director for the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, made a presentation on the general
subject of labor shortages. Mr. Troup gave some general background on his business,
which employs about 200 people, including many in science and technology fields. His
company does about $80 million in sales per year. He discussed how graduates of high
schools are not well prepared for specific jobs and believes that high schools do not
emphasize the need for marketable job skills that relate to today's job market. Employers
have had to become somewhat more flexible in accommodating employees needs, but
prospective employees need to show "work readiness" including reliability, dress,
communications skills, and good attitude, according to Mr. Troup.
Julie Hoff discussed the relationship of the labor shortage to other issues such as
transportation. The reverse commute job fair and the TwinWest job fair help in some
situations, but there is a lack of transportation for second or third shift workers. She
noted that 48% of high school students used to go on to college, but that figure is
currently only 40%. She emphasized that learning basic skills, especially writing skills,
is the most essential requirement in high school.
Steve Mumma, School to Career Coordinator for Wayzata Public Schools, was also
present. He noted that many teachers have been in education all of their lives and may
not know how to relate their classroom material to the business world. He said many
parents have the wrong impression of School to Work initiatives, believing that students
are encouraged to not continue their education. Mr. Mumma stated that this is not the
case. But, he noted that only 20% of the work force is white collar/professional while
40% of students go on to college, and this demonstrates a mismatch of skills to the needs
of employers. He discussed that there are many part-time job opportunities that would be
more useful to students than the usual cashiering or fast food type jobs and that students
should seek them out.
During follow-up discussion, several ideas for future consideration were discussed.
Nnennia may be able to write an article on this subject for the school newspaper. Sam
suggested some contacts to get more business interaction with students at Armstrong. It
was also suggested that teachers and counselors should get some more direct exposure to
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the business community, as the Hopkins School District is attempting to do. Different,
more non-traditional part-time jobs for youth were discussed, as well as possible sources
of scholarships. School counseling is a challenge, since at Wayzata there are 500
students per counselor. And, finally, more businesses need to get involved with the
relationship between the education system and the business world. Mr. Troup invited all
members of the Youth Advisory Council to contact him to follow up on these ideas.
The council discussed the curfew ordinance next. It was determined that the group was
most interested in options 3 and 4 presented in Dwight Johnson's memorandum. It was
moved by Paul and seconded by Mat to approve option 3 with an amendment to include a
1:00 a.m. curfew on both weekdays and weekends during the time period from June 15th
to August 15th each year. The motion carried unanimously.
It was then moved by Paul and seconded by Mat that the Youth Advisory Council
approve an amendment for a 1:00 a.m. curfew time for weekends during the remainder of
the calendar year. The motion carried unanimously.
The main motion to recommend these changes to the curfew ordinance as well as the
previously approved changes relating to the "defenses" in the current County ordinance
was moved by Sam, seconded by Paul and approved unanimously. Members decided to
call a special meeting for February 10h, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Library Room to
discuss the presentation of these recommendations to the City Council. Council member
Judy Johnson indicated that she will request that these recommendations be placed on the
Council's March 9th, 1999 planned study session meeting.
Item 4 on the agenda relating to driver's license provisions and Item 6 relating to
shadowing were tabled to a future meeting.
Council member Judy Johnson informed the group that the Plymouth Civic League
would like to have a youth theme for this summer's Music in Plymouth event. This
would entail members of the Youth Advisory Council both planning and participating in
the event. Members of the council expressed their approval of the idea.
General topics for future meetings were discussed, including a summer youth concert, a
youth award program, graduation standards, and Sen. Wellstone's K-12 education bill.
Council member Johnson indicated that she is trying to get Governor Ventura to visit
with the council and youth in the community. Specific items for the March 1St agenda
were determined to be: the driver's license provisions, shadowing of City officials,
Music in Plymouth and the summer youth concert.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
MARCH 1, 1999
The meeting was convened by the chair, Sam Kelner, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
following interviews for Cable Channel 12. Present were Amelia Anderson, Nnennia
Ejebe, Sam Kelner, Paul Lenhardt, Chau Bao Pham, Mat Schultz, and Jason Sisk.
The minutes of the February I" meeting were reviewed and approved without correction.
Members reviewed information on the new procedures to obtain a drivers license. There
are now three phases of licensing for persons under 18 years of age. There is an
instruction permit for persons at least 15 years old and who have completed 30 hours of
classroom instruction. They may drive with someone over 21 years old. A provisional
license can be granted to someone over 16 years old who has completed driver's
education, and held the instruction permit for at least six months with no violations. A
full license can be granted after holding a provisional license for at least 12 months with
no convictions for alcohol or controlled substances, no crash -related moving violations,
and no more than one moving violation that is not crash -related.
Council member Judy Johnson discussed shadowing of City officials which would allow
youth to follow City officials for period of time to learn more about what they do.
Council members indicated that such programs exist in the high schools, but the City may
not be on the list of potential employers willing to participate. Dwight Johnson will send
a letter to each high school indicating the City's interest.
Council member Judy Johnson also reported on her meeting with the Plymouth Civic
League about a youth theme for the annual Music in Plymouth event in late June. She
reported that planning is far along for this year's event, but that the Civic League is
interested in incorporating a youth theme for the year 2000 event.
The idea of a separate summer youth concert was discussed. Members generally felt that
it was a good idea. Various dates were considered, and there was a general consensus
that shortly after the end of the school year would be a good time. It was also suggested
that there be some charitable effort with it, such as a donation to the Ronald McDonald
house. It was moved by Kelner and seconded by Sisk that a committee be formed to
include Jason Sisk, Paul Lenhardt and Jamison Johnson with Mat Schultz as chair. The
motion carried unanimously. Dwight Johnson will send an amphitheater schedule to Mat.
The Council determined that subjects for discussion at the next meeting on March 15`h
will include: Y.E.S. Food Drive, follow-up on the curfew ordinance proposal, the
question of whether or not there is a gang presence in Plymouth (topic proposed by
Council member Saundra Spigner who will be invited to the next meeting), zero tolerance
policies for the schools, and initiating a youth awards program.
Other subjects discussed briefly include the hearings being held by the City Council for
selling alcohol to minors and Sam's meeting with Governor Ventura. Judy Johnson and
Sam will make contacts to determine if the Governor might visit Plymouth. Judy also
reported that there will be some youth oriented events at the June League of Minnesota
Cities conference in Rochester.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned shortly after 9:00 p.m.
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School Board Meeting Highlights
February 4, 1999
Hopkins School District 270 • 1001 Highway 7 • Hopkins, Minnesota 55305 • 612-988-4024
Passion for learning ... Learning for Life
District 287 Donald Palmer and Linda Alsid-Ruehle, Hopkins School District 270's representatives to
update Intermediate School District 287, updated Hopkins School Board members on District 287 issues
and activities.
and award Francis Grisman from the Area Learning Center also presented District 270 with a plaque
commemorating District 287's receipt of a National National Dropout Prevention Center Award,
which honored District 270's Hopkins Option, Youth+Education+Sobriety (Y+E+S), and Hop-
kins Alternative Program (HAP) initiatives. Scott Neiman from HAP and Sharon MacDonald
from Y+E+S introduced staff members working in those programs.
North Junior Hopkins North Junior High has completed its second year of work on that school's site plan. In
High site February 1998, the HNJH met to review and update the plan. North's tactics include behavioral
expectations, inclusiveness, standards, environmental, and community. Students, teachers,
plan administrators, and parent volunteers presented an update on North's site plan, Feb. 4. The
presentation included a video on the school and a demonstration of student science projects,
meeting the goals of the Profile of Learning. Presenters included Principal Mark Parr, Associate
Principal Linda Hibbard, Science Curriculum Coordinator and Administrative Intern John
Schultz, 8th grade students Anasta Kolasa-Lenarz, Kelly Monihan and Crystal Boyd, Video
Studio Specialist Marissa Kudak-Sucik, Science Teacher Rebecca Allen, Parent Group Chair
Mary McNeil, Reading Teacher Darlene Wegner, and Parent Volunteer Coordinator Nancy
Wagner.
LifeLab School -to -career is an important element of the partnership strategy of the District's Strategic
Plan, providing many participatory learning experiences that make learning more challenging,
relevant and dynamic. LifeLab, the District's school -to -career initiative, supports teachers as they
implement the Minnesota graduation standards by connecting them with community resources
and partnerships.
Hopkins High School students Susan Anderson, Emi Tidwell and Trevor Knight highlighted
their experiences with the America First Robotics Competition. About 40 high school students are
working with engineers at Alliant TechSystems to develop an entry into the America First
Robotics Competition, including building a robot, programming the software to operate the robot,
and communications—marketing and public relations.
Some of the other LifeLab highlights include the following:
• Business Economics—Junior Achievement developed the curriculum for this course and has
arranged for business people to come into the classroom to provide firsthand experiences for
the students.
• Suburban Hennepin School -to -Work Partnership—District 270 works with 13 school districts
in the Intermediate School District 287, community business partners, Hennepin County, and
the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce to access federal funds made available through the state
for school -to -work activities.
• Exploring Health and Medical Careers offers juniors and seniors interested in health and
medical field careers a guided career exploration experience. The class includes guest speakers
on writing resumes, job shadowing and health careers, field trips, a simulated surgery, and
exploration of health career software.
• First Job in the Arts—Child's Play Theatre Company is working with the High School to
identify students interested in working in non-performing areas of the arts. Currently, three
students will be hired for internships in areas such as front of house, technical and scenic
elements, and improving quality of service to patrons.
LifeLab: To Next Page
School Board Meeting Highlights is prepared by Communications Coordinator Eileen Horvalo.
For an audio recording of the School Board meeting or copies of reports or background materials,
please call the Communications Office. 988-4024.
LifeLab: From Previous Page
• CISCO Computer Networking Class is a four–term course in computer networking technology.
CISCO developed the CD and on-line delivered curriculum, and donated it and about $50,000
worth of equipment to high schools interested in offering the class. When the students are
finished with the course, they will be eligible to take a Certified CISCO Networking Associates
exam.
Reading The comprehensive reading curriculum review is beginning and Board members were invited to
Review provide input into that review process. Dawn Blechert, reading coordinator, highlighted that the
District's current reading program is successful and well implemented. Students, in general, are
reading well, she said. During the review, the study will look at curriculum that continues the
District's high success rate, pays close attention to meeting the needs to students who have not
been successful in the current program, and addresses the needs of the District's enriched readers.
Athletic Ron Sellnow, District athletic director, has informed the District that he plans to resign at the
Director end of the 1998-99 school year. In anticipation of his retirement, a committee of administrators—
Ron Chall, Mark Parr, Ted Sauer, Ron Sellnow and Tim Rummel—began meeting in October
1998, to examine the leadership needs of the Athletic Department. School Board members
approved posting and filling the position of District athletic director, including establishing a
salary range commensurate with the responsibility level and the need to attract qualified candi-
dates; completing the assistant athletic director job description; and posting and filling the assis-
tant athletic director position after the athletic director has been selected.
Calendar The Hopkins School Board approved, in first reading, the school year calendar for 1999-00,
Discussion and directed staff to come back for the second reading, Tuesday, Feb. 16, with different alterna-
tives for them to consider regarding the 2000-01 calendar. Those alternatives include options for
ending the school year sooner in June, and the possible rescinding by the Legislature of the three
days that were added to the calendar this year. An alternative calendar looking at those three days
also will be developed for the 1999-00 calendar. Staff development days for the next two years
were approved.
Staff News Appointments—temporary contracts
David Conrad—orchestra teacher, .1 FTE additional assignment at Gatewood Elementary. David is also teaching orchestra .6 FTE
at Eisenhower, Tanglen and Katherine Curren Elementary Schools.
Andrew Rummel—language arts teacher, .667 FTE at Hopkins High School. Andrew received his bachelor's in English from St
John's University and his BAA in secondary education from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Andrew student taught at Johnson
High School in St Paul.
Resignations
Beth DeZiel—special education paraprofessional at Alice Smith, resigning effective Dec. 4, 1998. Beth has been with the District
since Nov. 9, 1998.
Mark Dockin—supervisory paraprofessional/in—building substitute at Hopkins High School, resigning effective Jan. 13, 1999.
Mark has been with the District since Aug. 17, 1998.
Karen Hakel—school keeper at Hopkins West Junior High, resigning effective Jan. 26, 1999. Karen has been with the District since
July 17, 1998.
Joan Harris—playground paraprofessional at Tanglen Elementary, resigning effective Jan. 16, 1999. Joan has been with the
District since Dec. 10, 1997.
Jenny Hempel—Kids & Company activities assistant at Eisenhower Elementary, resigning effective Dec. 29, 1998. Jenny has been
with the District since Sept. 24, 1997.
Gail Kissinger—Kids & Company activities assistant at Alice Smith, resigning effective Jan. 22, 1999. Gail has been with the
District since Feb. 9, 1998.
Pamela Mullen—supervisory/administrative paraprofessional at Alice Smith, resigning effective Nov. 20, 1998. Pamela has been
with the District since Sept. 2, 1998.
Yvonne Norris—Kids & Company activities assistant at Eisenhower Elementary, resigning effective Jan. 8, 1999. Yvonne has been
with the District since Oct. 21, 1998.
Joyce Ryder—speech teacher on medical leave of absence, resigning effective Jan. 18, 1999. Joyce has been with the District since
July 7, 1971.
Requests for leaves of absence
Amy Hamann -2nd grade teacher at Katherine Curren Elementary, Requesting a 1.0 FTE child care leave of absence effective, Feb.
8, 1999, for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year.
Sally Manhard-3rd grade learning resource teacher at Eisenhower Elementary, requesting a personal leave of absence, effective
Jan. 4, 1999, for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year.
Retirement
Karen Rudrud—special education teacher at Hopkins High School, retiring effective lune 11, 1999. Karen has been with the
District since Sept. 13, 1979.
School Board Meeting Highlights February4, 1999 Page 2
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High School Lori Palesch, Hopkins High school intramural director, Jan Ormasa, associate principal, and
intramurals Ron Sellnow, District athletic director, highlighted the intramural program at Hopkins High
School, including recommendations that will be considered within the framework of the 1999-
2000 budget. Those recommendations include the following:
• Coordinating the intramural program under the leadership of the assistant athletic director
• Seeking financial support from two funding sources—student fees, expected to generate
$3,000, and $2,500 to be provided by the Athletic Department.
Some of the challenges for the program include the following:
• Recruiting more female students
• Increasing the total number of students participating in the after-school program
• Increasing the number of participants in some of the sports opportunities available such as
volleyball and table tennis
• Finding a permanent funding source
Learning Diane Schimelpfenig, Meadowbrook Elementary School principal, Sid Voss, Glen Lake El -
Resource ementary School principal, and Dennis Dahlman, director of human resources, provided back-
ground information on the District's Learning Resource Teacher program. In addition, a 1 st grade
Teachers teacher/LRT team—Marcia Munt and Marilyn Tuchfarber—provided a classroom perspective on
the use of LRTs.
Learning Resource Teachers (LRTs) are certified teachers who work with classroom teachers to
support Hopkins students in K -4th grade. LRTs spend five hours per day in kindergarten and 1 st
grade classrooms and three hours per day in 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. The LRT hours in 4th
grade are determined by the number of sections in each school. For example, if a school has three
4th grade sections, the LRT would spend three hours each day supporting the entire grade level.
The primary responsibility of the Learning Resource Teacher is to provide instruction to students,
which reduces the student—teacher ratio.
Budget David Shapley, director of business affairs, Tim Rummel, director of administrative services,
discussions and budget managers presented the preliminary Program -Based Budget Committee report for
Board study and comment. During the next three meetings, Board members will review with
District administration and budget managers the rank -prioritized budget packages and additional
budget priorities.
Staff News Resignations
Adam Merrick—supervisory paraprofessional at Hopkins High School, resigning effective Dec.
18, 1998. Adam has been with the District since Aug. 26, 1994.
Christopher Sandwick—activities assistant at Meadowbrook Elementary, resigning effective
Feb. 4, 1999. Christopher has been with the District since Jan. 21, 1998.
Dorothy Schriver—Assurance of Mastery paraprofessional at Meadowbrook Elementary,
resigning effective Jan. 21, 1999. Dorothy has been with the District since Dec. 5, 1994.
Tiffiny Wilde—Family and Consumer Science teacher at Hopkins High School, resigning
effective Jan. 29, 1999. Tiffiny has been with the District since Aug. 28, 1998.
Requests for Leaves of Absence
Catherine Avenson-2nd grade elementary teacher 0.5 FTE at Gatewood Elementary, request-
ing a .5 FTE child care leave of absence, effective May 19, 1999, for the remainder of the 1998-
99 school year
Timothy Larsen—math teacher 1.0 FTE at Hopkins West Junior High, requesting a 1.0 FTE
sabbatical leave for the 1999-2000 school year
Katherine Willett—Kaleidoscope preschool teacher at Harley Hopkins, requesting a personal
leave effective Jan. 1, 1999, for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year
Ann Drew Yu—language arts teacher .667 FTE at Hopkins High School. Ann is currently on a
0.333 FTE child care leave of absence and is requesting a 1.0 FTE child care leave of absence for
the 1999-2000 school year.
Ronald Wedin—physical education teacher 1.0 FTE at Glen Lake Elementary, requesting a
five-year mobility leave, effective at the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year
Retirement
Betty Quist—school nutrition worker/cook at Hopkins West Junior High, retiring effective Feb.
12, 1999. Betty has been with the District since Nov. 1, 1962.
School Board Meeting Highlights February 16, 1999 Page 2
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
February 11, 1999
Page 7
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Musliner, Thompson, Wahl, Willegalle,
staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson; Community Development Director Hurlburt;
Councilmember Spigner
Absent: Commissioner Priebe
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Wahl called the February meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2.' APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner Musliner
to approve the minutes of the January meeting as presented. The motion carried with all
ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary stated that Fire and Ice was a success, with near perfect weather. She
thanked those who volunteered. She talked about the power outage at the end of the day.
Mary announced that Rick was officially named the new activity center manager, which
means that we now will need to advertise for a new athletic coordinator to take over his
responsibilities. Commissioner Willegalle asked if Rick would no longer be doing
scheduling of fields. Mary said he will continue in that capacity until the new person is
fully trained. She said that staff is starting to look for summer seasonal people. We are
currently working on summer programs for the next brochure. Baseball/softball
programs were in the February issue. Mary mentioned the E -Connect project, which is
an interactive internet program that puts our recreation brochure out on the internet and
will eventually allow people to register for classes using their computers. It will be a
while before it is available, because there are a number of issues that need to be worked
out. Primavera is coming up on May 14 and 15 and will again be held in this building.
Lots of local artists, high school artists, and local performing groups will be featured.
Mary announced that Karol Greupner is working on her masters program. Her paper is
on the value of special events to the community. Commissioner Musliner asked about
the deadline for submissions to Primavera. Mary said she didn't know. Director Blank
said that the community band has really taken off and is in need of a band director. The
band director from Wayzata High School has applied for the position. They will play at
Music in Plymouth this year. In addition to Music in Plymouth, they will also perform
PRAC Minutes/February 1999
Page 8
another concert in the amphitheater this summer. Mary stated that other smaller groups
are spinning off from the community band, such as a jazz ensemble.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
Council approved the name Gateway Park for the neighborhood park at Schmidt Lake Road
and Vicksburg Lane.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Comprehensive elan update by Anne Hurlburt. Director of Communi1y Development.
Director Hurlburt attended the meeting to discuss the process for updating the city's
comprehensive plan. She explained that comprehensive plans must be updated every 10
years according to state law. A big issue for Plymouth is whether or not to continue to
expand beyond the MUSA (Municipal Urban Service Area). Approximately 3,200 acres
exist outside the MUSA. The city has spent the last year and a half wrestling with that
question. The process involved lots of public participation. In October, the Council
adopted the partial urban expansion alternative. The expanion area is generally limited to
the area east of Vicksburg Lane, with some limited expansion west of Vicksburg along
the Soo Line Railroad and Schmidt Lake Road. This area includes about 1,300 acres and
could develop within the next 20 years. The remaining acres would not be available for
development until after 2020. The Comprehensive Plan will also address other issues,
such as the preservation of wetlands, lakes and woods, and the establishment of
greenways and open space park areas within the urban expansion area. The parks portion
of the comprehensive plan is now 20 years old. Hurlburt explained that a draft overall
comprehensive plan needs to be ready by the end of the year. Since October, the city has
been working with consultants. Hurlburt said that next week the Council is getting the
recommendation that SRF be hired to help finish all the plans and pull everything
together. She stated that currently there is a moratorium on new development in this area
until everything has been ironed out. She handed out drafts of the overall schedule for
updating the comp plan, as well as meetings on the calendar, lists of tasks, key dates for
public meetings, a summary of major events, etc. The first major meeting is March 31,
when the Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to discuss
overall goals and policies for major elements of the comprehensive plan. PRAC will be
invited. Hurlburt hopes that PRAC can discuss some of these things prior to that
meeting. Element 6 (Parks, Open Space and Trails Element) is crucial for PRAC. This
schedule will take us to the point of having the plan all in one piece by October,
explained Hurlburt. Adoption of the comprehensive plan is scheduled for March, 2000.
There will be some nights during the next several months when the Planning Commission
and PRAC will all have to meet together. At the March meeting, the consultant Barry
Warner, from SRF, will make a presentation. Neither the 11th or the 18th will work for
Director Blank or Mr. Warner, so the 15th and 17th are being considered. Commisioner
Fiemann asked about the city's policy of putting bike paths along major roads. Director
Blank said the update of the comprehensive plan will address the issue of putting
sidewalk on both sides of the road on some major roads. The comprehensive plan is for
PRAC Minutes/February 1999
Page 9
the entire city of Plymouth, Hurlburt explained, not just northwest Plymouth.
Commissioner Willegalle said by the year 2025, 25% of the population will be over age
65. We are now seeing a trend toward different styles of housing. There aren't as many
large homes on large lots being built. Commissioner Fiemann asked if Vicksburg would
eventually be a four lane road. Director Hulburt said most likely it will, all the way to
Maple Grove. The Interstate will continue to become more congested, so Vicksburg will
be an alternate route. Commissioner Willegalle asked about the surface water plan.
Hurlburt said the City Council did approve the surface water plan and that it was to be
implemented in the year 2000. She said that approval of the capital improvements budget
will dictate when the surface water plan takes effect, but that it is a small part of the
overall plan. She informed Commissioner Willegalle that if he needed more specific
information on the surface water plan, he should get in touch with Dan Faulkner in the
Engineering Department.
4 Chair Anderson introduced the new Council liaison Saundra Spigner. She stated that she
really is looking forward to working with PRAC. Chair Anderson thanked Director
Hurlburt for her presentation. Director Blank explained the exercise the consultant asked
PRAC to do, a brainstorming session of items they think are important to put in the
comprehensive plan. Commissioner Thompson said sports fields, Commissioner
Willegalle said open space and preservation of golf courses, Commissioner Wahl said
trails in northwest Plymouth and the Elm Creek Watershed, Chair Anderson said open
space and golf courses, Commissioner Fiemann said trails connecting key points,
Commissioner Musliner said neighborhood parks in northwest Plymouth and updating
play equipment. Councilmember Spigner said she is concerned about neighborhoods that
don't have parks and they somehow need to be connected by trials to existing
neighborhood parks. Commissioner Wahl suggested calling it retro -planning.
Commissioner Willegalle stated that it's important to have trails that connect east to west
and north to south, so that people can get across town safely. Director Blank said he had
received a call from the Plum Tree Development saying their private park, put in by
Lundgren Bros., is useless. and they want a city park. He also said the current
comprehensive plan prohibits putting tennis courts in neighborhood parks and that
perhaps this issue needs to be reconsidered. He gets calls from people wanting tennis
courts in their neighborhood park. Because they take up so much space, Commissioner
Willegalle said the City has been putting tennis courts in where there's room, which tends
to be in playfields. The activity center was added to the list, along with other facilities
like skateboard parks, disc golf, dog park, etc. Mary suggested calling these special use
parks. Commissioners then were asked to look over the entire list and pick their top
three. These individual lists will be compiled by staff, put in order by most popular to
least, and redistributed to PRAC.
b. Activity center, fieldhouse update. Director Blank stated that the Planning Commission
held a public hearing two weeks ago on the activity center/fieldhouse. Two people spoke
at the public hearing. One was Commissioner Willegalle and the other was Fred Lips,
PRAC Minutes/February 1999
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one of our volunteer gardeners, who asked about the intersection of 34th Avenue and
Fernbrook Lane and whether or not a stoplight would be installed there. Director Blank
explained that the two new office highrise buildings going in there have dictated that
there will be a stoplight at this intersection. He indicated that the site plan approval is on
the Council agenda for next week, and then we will go back to the city council for
authorization to bid in late March or early April. We hope to break ground in May. Rick
Busch will be the manager of the facility. Part of his duties will be the overall
coordination of athletic associations' use of the fieldhouse. Del Erickson may be at the
next meeting to discuss a number of things. There was some discussion then about
whether or not a PRAC member should attend the Council meeting next week.
Councilmember Spigner said a letter of support would probably be sufficient. Director
Blank said two surfaces for the dome are being bid. The less expensive surface is the
aggregate system. It plays like regular grass and doesn't cause turf burns.
4 c. Approve annual report and work plan. COMMISSIONER WAHL MOVED TO
APPROVE THE 1999 WORK PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT AS PRESENTED.
THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CHAIR ANDERSON. MOTION CARRIED
WITH ALL AYES. Councilmember Spigner asked what PRAC wants in terms of golf
courses. Director Blank said the goal is to protect for the long term the existing golf
courses. Councilmember Spigner asked if the City lost one, would PRAC support
building one? Commissioner Willegalle said PRAC's current strategy is to protect the
three we now have. Director Blank said the three existing courses are 18 holes, while the
two new proposals are for nine holes and will be geared to seniors and families with
children, etc. They appeal to different clientele, he explained. Commissioner Fiemann
asked if citizens are supposed to make comments to the Council regarding the golf course
Hennepin Parks is proposing. Councilmember Spigner said that comments to the Council
are welcome.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve 1999 park facilily rental policies and fees. There are nine policies this year.
Director Blank explained the changes that have been proposed. Large groups of over 125
may require the presence of a police officer when renting the performance stages. Under
the Parkers Lake stage, portable stage and amphitheater policies, the clause about lewd or
obscene lyrics and behavior should be removed from the policy according to the city
attorney, because you cannot prohibit free speech. Director Blank thinks we should
strike the clause, because if push came to shove, we would lose on that issue. The
showmobile policy has a statement that says the City can refuse to rent it if we feel it will
be used in an unsafe or hazardous way or if the event isn't considered to be in the best
interest of the city. Commissioner Musliner suggested changing the wording to better
reflect the intent. She felt we should end the sentence after the words "hazardous to the
showmobile or its operators." COMMISSIONER WILLEGALLE MOVED TO
APPROVE RENTAL FEES WITH CHANGES AS PROPOSED; SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MUSLINER. Councilmember Spigner asked about fees for the
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Page 11- jQ
showmobile, what they were last year, how we compare to other cities, and who rented
the showmobile. Director Blank stated the fees are the same as last year and that we are
higher than other communities. He said the Wayzata High School, a church, and the city
of Richfield rented it. The motion was then voted on and carried with all ayes.
Commissioner Willegalle asked if there was a policy regarding the picnic shelters down
by the lake. He knows they are first come, first serve, but there was a problem last
summer during the History Fest, when a group showed up and wouldn't leave, even
though the History Fest was a city run event and had plans to use that shelter. Director
Blank said he and Mary would look into that and try to come up with some kind of policy
that would address the city having priority use of the shelter during city sponsored events.
b. Discuss names for activity center and fieldhouse. The Youth Advisory Council has
suggested the name Plymouth Pavilions. Director Blank pointed out that the name
Pavilion is already attached to the Parkers Lake building and will also be used for the
future Medicine Lake bath house. Commissioner Wahl said he didn't like that name for
the activity center/fieldhouse, because it reminded him more of an outdoor band shell.
Commissioner Musliner suggested Plymouth Community Center and Sports Dome.
Councilmember Spigner suggested that PRAC consider holding a contest asking the
public to help name the complex. Chair Anderson said that was a possibility.
Commissioner Willegalle asked who would judge the names. Councilmember Spigner
said PRAC would decide. She felt by giving the community an opportunity to buy in, it
might make them feel better about the facility.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Staff will try to schedule the next meeting for March 15, which is a Monday, because
Director Blank is out of town on the 11 th.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Internet Contact
From:
Internet Contact
Sent:
Wednesday, March 10, 199911:17 AM
To:
'jogary@webtv.net'
Subject:
RE: March 8th snow
On Monday we were not plowing curb to curb, we were just keeping the main streets open. We worked until 6 p.m. and
then started again at midnight and it was still snowing. On one side of Dunkirk Lane there is a trail that the Parks
Department opened up. We were told not to plow the snow from the road onto the trail because then they would have to
redo it. Please note the speed limit on Dunkirk is 45 mph.
If you care to discuss this further, please feel free to call me directly at 612-509-5993.
Roger Wenner
Streets Supervisor
City of Plymouth
-----Original Message -----
From: jogary@webtv.net [mailto:jogary@webtv.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 7:56 PM
To: contact@ ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: March 8th snow
The snowplows clear the street in front of our property from east to
west. I cleared the snow from the property line to two feet past our
driveway all the way to the curb. When I went out to get the paper on
March 9th, the snowplow was at least five feet away from the curb. The
street is in the second half of the plowing route so this should not
happen, but the problem happens all winter long. I have heard all the
excuses, but the only viable one is poor eyesight and that is cured by
corrective lenses or Lasik surgery. We pay good money, in the form of
property taxes, for this service and we feel we are getting a very poor
service in return. This was the worst plowing in the eleven years I have
live in Plymouth, this time, and I have heard others say in twenty
years. Either things need to improve or we need to change those in
charge.
Dunkirk Lane has no mailboxes on either side of the street between 19th
Av. and 33rd Av. and the plows failed to get closer than three feet from
the curb.
Also, I have some friends that have told me they have seen plows go down
residential streets at 40-50 mph (in 30 mph zones) and maybe there lies
the problem.
Needless to say, our streets are the worst plowed in the metropolitan
area, quality wise. Maybe it is time to give the residents a dollar's
worth of service for every dollar we pay for street maintenance.
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March 8, 1999
Mr. Steve Mumma
School to Career Coordinator
Wayzata High School
4955 Peony Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Steve:
As you know from a recent visit to us, the City of Plymouth has a Youth Advisory
Council which is comprised of high school students living in Plymouth.
One of the activities of the Youth Advisory Council is to encourage and expand
"shadowing" of adults in various professions so that students can learn about various
careers and occupations. The students on the Youth Advisory Council indicate that
Wayzata High School already has a program of this kind.
If you do not already have us on your list, I would like to encourage you to add the City
of Plymouth to the list of employers willing to host students for shadowing or similar
experiences. The City has many departments which include engineers, planners,
information technologists, accountants, police and fire officers, maintenance workers and
specialists in environmental and recreational areas. Various City Council members and I
are available for those interested in civics.
We look forward to working with any students interested in the City and encourage you
to pass this letter on to any other staff members working with you to seek such
opportunities for the students at Wayzata. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
PLYMOUTH A Beau tifut Phare To hive
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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PLYMOUTR
March 8, 1999
Mr. Bill Scheffler, Principal
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
10635 36th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Scheffler:
The City of Plymouth formed a Youth Advisory Council last Fall which is comprised of
high school students living in Plymouth. The Council was appointed by the City Council
and makes recommendations to the City Council on any matter in which it has an interest.
One of the activities of the Youth Advisory Council is to encourage and expand
"shadowing" of adults in various professions so that students can learn about various
careers and occupations. The students on the Youth Advisory Council indicate that
Armstrong High School may have a program of this kind.
I would like to encourage you to add the City of Plymouth to the list of employers willing
to host students for shadowing or similar experiences. The City has many departments
which include engineers, planners, information technologists, accountants, police and fire
officers, maintenance workers and specialists in environmental and recreational areas.
Various City Council members and I are available for those interested in civics.
Please pass this letter on to any staff members seeking such opportunities for the students
at Armstrong. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, ��
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Dwig t D. Johnson
City Manager
PLYMOUTH A Beautif ul P(ac c ,l"o Live
3400 PLYMOl1TH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
941 Zanzibar Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
March 10, 1999
Mr. Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Dear Mr. Moore,
Thank you! Thank you for your efforts in having the stop sign placed
between the two center lanes of Carlson Parkway at Gleason Lake Drive.
I'm sure that sign will help ensure the safety of the many motorists who
drive there. I think it is appropriate to let you know that your work is
appreciated, even though people frequently may not tell you that.
I am not interested in the details behind the decision to install the sign.
The fact that it was done is the important thing. However, others may have
been involved, and I want to recognize everyone. I am copying all members
of the City Council and the City Manager because, whatever their degree of
involvement, it is important that they know that you and your staff have
done a good job.
It is very encouraging to an ordinary citizen that a presentation can be
made to the Council informally, without a petition with a thousand
signatures, and have the City take action so quickly. Plymouth government
could be a paradigm for the Federal government.
I want to reiterate that I was very favorably impressed with all the
employees at City Hall with whom I came in contact. They were all
courteous, helpful, knew their material, and returned phone calls in a timely
manner. These people included Engineering, the second floor of the Police
Department, and the City Clerk.
So, Mr. Moore, to you and everyone else who was involved in having
that stop sign installed, I say, "Thank you!".
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John Gammell
Joy Tierney
Tim Bildsoe
Kelli Slavik
Saundra Spigner
Ginny Black
Scott Harstad
Judy Johnson
Dwight Johnson
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March 10, 1999
Hazel Davis
17205-24'' Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mrs. Davis,
Mayor Tierney passed along to me your note about the Portland, Oregon Y2K
effort. I am currently serving as the City of Plymouth's Y2K Coordinator.
The City is well along in its Y2K planning efforts. Our technology assessment
shows that 70% of our Y2K technology issues are compliant or are in the process of
becoming compliant. The remaining 30% will be compliant by July 1999. City staff has
developed business operations contingency plans for those tasks and functions considered
critical or essential, such as water, sewer, and public safety. We have created a section
on the city website for Year 2000 information. In the coming months the Plymouth News
will have articles dealing with how Plymouth residents should prepare for the Year 2000.
Another facet of our Y2K planning is community emergency preparedness, and
the Portland idea may fit into that. I'll forward the article and your note to Craig Gerdes,
the Public Safety Director, who oversees the city's emergency preparedness.
Thanks so much for your interest in the City's Y2K preparations.
Sincerely,
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Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
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getting ready for Y2K
Portland officials have "Portland is setting a nationa
drafted plans to train precedent for how cities can pre
pare themselves," Gershon said
residents to deal with Other large U.S. municipaliue:
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Newhouse News Service Boulder County, Colo.
PORTLAND. ORE. — This is
not — repeat, not — a Y2K drill.
City officials are drafting plans
to organize Portland's 200,000
households into small, self-suffi-
cient units, marshaled by poten-
tially thousands of neighborhood
leaders who have been trained to
head off problems resulting from
the Year 2000 computer glitch.
If approved and executed be-
ginning this spring, it would be
one of t► a nation's largest munic-
ipq Y2Kpreparedness efforts.
'Thi purpose is not to raise a
tremendous amount of concern,
but to be prepared for an emer-
gency," Mayor Vera Katz said. "It
doesn't mean it
going to
happen."
Portland's approach, although
mammoth in scale, will try to walk
a middle ground between doom-
sayers who pre-
dict social col-
lapse and nay -
sayers who pre-
dict -a
re-dicta colossal
`4 yawn on Jan. 1,
2000.
It's a won -
The derful opportu-
nity for us to -
Mj]leIlilllIIYl prepare citi-
zens," said
bug Katz, who ral-
lied citizens to
Will action during
computers floods In 1996.
perform? The City
Council will be
asked in coming weeks to approve
as much as $150,000 to fund the
outreach campaign, including ,&
full-time public information oftI-
cer, a telephone and Internet re-
ferral network, a cityY2K Web site,
outreach materials and assistance
from the Global Action Plan for
the Earth, an international group
that created the community -
organizing model .
With . little more than 10
months left tintil the end of the
1900s, the residents of Portland
have been calling City Hall with
fears about the local power suP-
any callers worry that "sil
nificant social breakdown is
distinct possibility," according i
a draft preparedness documei
circulating among city official
Katz hears from residents wh
are unnerved by "rumors, misfit
formation and speculation."
"They're very surprised abot
how many of their friends at
thinking in survivalist mode," sh
said.
The source of fear is the antic
ipated Year 2000 computer prof
lem. For example, computers the
use two -digit dates, such as 9!
might malfunction when the yet
rolls over to 00 because the
might read the new year as 190
rather than 2000. That could rt
suit in consequences rangin
from misdated reports to coir
plete shutdowns of the system
that control many of modern ci%
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pundits say.
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officials is that the risk of long
lasting, widesppread Y2K-relate-
failures
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failures Is small but that the dan
gets of bad preparation could bi
big. If everyone hoards cash ant
gasoline, for example, the risk o
personal injury from burglary o
fire is "probably signiftcanth
greater" than breakdowns o
automated cash machines o
electrical failures, according u
the draft preparedness doc
ument.
City officials sought out Globe
Action Plan after founder Davit
Gershon unveiled his communf
ty-organizing model in testimon•
before a congressional Y2K com
mittee.'. The group, based it
Woodstock, N.Y., has been unde
city contract In Portland for tht
past three years to develop "Ecu
Teams," small groups of house
holds that work together to poo
resources and reduce waste.
The Y2K model calls for ex
pension of the Eco Team concep
Into groups of roughly 150 house.
holds, or about 10 city blocks
each coordinated by a volunteer
block leader. The approach car
also be adapted for individuals or
for groups other than neighbors.
Each group will receive r
workbook explaining the Y21
computer problem, potential
consequences and ways to pre-
pare for contingencies.
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Richard W. Stanek
State Representative
District 33B
Hennepin County
Minnesota
House of
Representatives
COMMITTEES: JUDICIARY; JUDICIARY FINANCE DIVISION; LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS
March 10, 1999
Mayor Joy Tierney
17915 20`h Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I'm sorry I won't be able to join you this morning for the annual Plymouth Job Fair, but I wanted
to convey my congratulations to you on another successful year in improving the local economy
and attracting workers to the city of Plymouth. It's my understanding from Miss Norling that the
annual Plymouth Job Fair has grown each year with an emphasis on reverse commuting between
the cities of Minneapolis and Plymouth. I am encouraged by the number of workers the Job Fair
has attracted to our local businesses and it is my understanding it will be expanding to second
and third shifts.
Our legislative schedule at this time of year is hectic at best, but I will continue to support
programs that fund transportation such as reverse commuting and helping our local businesses
grow and provide jobs.
Sincerely,
Rich Stanek
State Representative
14890 - 91 st Ave., Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369 (612) 420-4497
State Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1298 (612) 296-5502
FAX (612) 296-8802 ,
March 12, 1999
Dear Resident/Land Owner:
CITU OF
PUMOUTR
The City has recently received an application from Jem Properties, under File No. 99017, for 1) a
rezoning from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to RSF-2 (Single Family Detached 2), and 2) a
preliminary plat to allow the creation of six residential lots for property located east of County
Road 101 and north of 6`h Avenue. A map indicating the location of the site is provided below.
This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice
and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out
prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. Because this application was
recently submitted, the City's Planning Staff has not yet established a public hearing date when
the Planning Commission will consider the item. The City will send out another letter notifying
you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing
date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in
front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the
application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part
of the public record.
You may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours.
Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through
Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located
at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures,
please call Shawn Drill, Planner, at 509-5456.
Sincerely,
Anne Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
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March 8-12,1999
Met Council selection begins
Stiff competition: 175 applicants vie for five positions
The process of selecting Metro
politan Council members has
begun. The deadline to apply for a
seat was Friday, March 5 - the
Secretary of State's office received
approximately 175 applications.
Later this week, the Governor's
Office will announce the names of
five candidates for
each district that will
be interviewed by
a nominating
committee.
The
committee is
comprised of
seven mem-
bers who were appointed by the
governor and will recommend a
final slate of appointees to the him.
The committee, which is created
by statute (Chapter 473.123 subdi-
vision 3), is meeting to "accept
statements from or on behalf of
persons who have applied or been
nominated for appointment and to
allow consultation with and secure
the advice of the public and local
elected officials."
Rules also stipulate that at least
three elected officials must sit on
the committee. Among the commit-
tee members are three AMM city
officials - Jean Harris (Eden Prairie
mayor), Karen Anderson
(Minnetonka Mayor) and Joe Enge
(Brooklyn Park councilmember).
The committee has established
the following schedule to meet with
the Met Council candidates.
MONDAY, MARCH 15
New Brighton City Hall
Districts: 1,2,9,10
Counties: Anoka, North Hennepin
and Northwest Ramsey
6:30 p.m.........................District 1
7:30 p.m ......................... District 2
8:30 p.m ......................... District 9
9:30 p.m ......................... District 10
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
Bloomington City Hall
Districts: 4,5,15,16
Counties: Carver, Dakota, Scott,
South Hennepin, South Washington
6:30 p.m ......................... District 5
7:30 p.m ......................... District 15
8:30 p.m ......................... District 16
9:30 p.m ......................... District 4
MONDAY, MARCH 22
Met Council Chambers (St. Paul)
Districts: 11, 12,13,14
Counties: Ramsey and Washington
6:30 p.m ......................... District 11
7:30 p.m ......................... District 12
8:30 p.m ......................... District 13
9:30 p.m ......................... District 14
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
King Park Center (Minneapolis)
Districts: 3,6,7,8
Counties: Central & West Hennepin
6:30 p.m ........................... District 3
7:30 p.m ........................... District 6
8:30 p.m ........................... District 7
9:30 p.m ........................... District 8
All meetings are open and city
officials are encouraged to attend.
As more information becomes
available AMM will fax it to you.
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A tough week for cities
Amortization
On Monday, March 6, the Senate
Local Government Committee will be
hearing S.F. 654, a bill to forbid Ioca1
governments from using amortization
as a land use tool to address non-
conforming land uses. This rarely -
used tool allows cities to bring a
property into a higher and better use
without condemning the property.
Some cities have used amortization
to phase out non -conforming land
uses such as billboards.
Authors on the bill and three identical
bills are Sens. Langseth (D-Glyndon),
Vickerman (D -Tracy), Day (R -
Owatonna), Scheid (D -Brooklyn
Park), Solon (D -Duluth), Metzen
(D -South St. Paul), Stevens (R -Mora),
Hottinger (D -Mankato), Olson (R-
Minnetrista), Fredrickson (R -New
Ulm), Knutson (R-Sumsvills),
Belanger (R-Sloomington), Larson
(R -Fergus Falls), Robling (R -Prior
Lake), Hanson (D -Hem Lake),
Johnson, D.E. (Wilmar), and
Scheevel (R -Preston).
This past Wednesday the companion
bill was passed out of the House Local
Government Committee. Call your
legislators to express your opposi-
tion to this bill.
County approval of city plats
The Senate Transportation Committee
will be hearing S.F. 7021Vickerman
(D Tracy) on Wednesday, March 10.
The bill will require county approval
on any city plat approvals that abut
existing or proposed county rads.
The league is opposed to this
legislation for several reasons,
including the tact that the bill is
premature, it gives counties "Veto"
authority over city decisions, acid it is
a county mandate upon cities. Call
your legislators to express your
opposition to this bill.
Shooting ranges exempt
from planning and zoning
The Senate Local Government
Committee will be hearing S.F 592/
Vickerman (D -Tracy) on Wednesday,
March 10. The bill will exempt shooting
ranges from local planning and zoning
requirements. In the event that enough
evidence is compiled to prove the
range is a safety hazard, the govern-
mental entity will be responsible for
paying relocation and other costs.
Call your legislators to express
your opposition to this bill.
Annexation election
requirement moving forward
The House vocal Government Commit-
tee passed legislation. H.F. 6081
Rukavina (D -Virginia) allowing town-
ships to vote before a city may bring
a contested case annexation. The
bill has been passed to the House
Govemmentel Operations Committee.
Again, call your legislators to
express your opposition to this bill.
Limited market value
The House Tax Committee today heard
from supporters of limited market
value. H.F. 200, authored by Rep. Bob
Milbert (DFL -South St. Paul), would
cap market value increases at the
lesser of 5 percent or inflation. Those
testifying in support included Dick
Wray of the Minnesota Seasonal
Recreational Property Owners Asso-
ciation and several property owners
who have faced rapidly increasing
property values. Opponents of limited
market value expansion, including the
League, will have an opportunity to
testify next Thursday.
Two small victories
Snow and ice immunity
clarification
The Senate Local Government
Committee passed S.F. 891/
Hottinger (D -Mankato), a League -
supported bili to clarify the munici-
pal snow and ice immunity law.
The bill, if passed into law, should'
reduce municipal defense costs by
making it dear which municipality
is liable for snow and ice accumu-
lation claims. The House compan-
ion, H.F. 1348, is authored by Rep.
Holberg (R -Lakeville).
Joint and several liability
The House Civil Law Committee
passed H.F. 90/Sviggum (D -
Kenyon), a League -supported bill
to change the joint and several
liability law. The change in the
liability thresfwld will likely reduce
costs to cites by limiting plaintiff's
use of government entities as the
"deep pockets" to pay—no matter
our fault—if no one can. The
Senate companion, S.F.282, is
authored by Sen. Hottinger (D -
Mankato).
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ACTION ALERT
Bills prohibiting local governments from using amortization or from exempting
shooting ranges from the planning and zoning process take decision-making ability
away from elected city officials.
Talk with your legislators. Remind them that you are elected to
represent and balance the interests oflocal citizens.
Some things belong in the hands of local officials and not the hands of state
legislators. Local elected officials must remain a trusted voice of our communities and
we need their support.
Each day, local elected officials must balance the varied needs of their residents and
the future of the community. The decisions are sometimes difficult. But those
decisions must remain in the hands of the government closest to the people involved.
City offt als are strongly encouraged to call your local legislators asking them
to reject legislation that undermines local authority. Tell them to oppose any
legislation that:
1) exempts shooring ranges from the planning and zoning process, or
2) prohibits cities from using amortization as a land use tool to deal with non.
conforming land uses. The bills will directly impact ongoing litigation and
overturn 30 years ofcase lane estabJishing municipal authority to use the
tool.
By supporting these bills, legislators are doubting the integrity and authority cif local
elecwd officials and their ability to make sound judgments on circumstances facing
their communities.
For mon information about the bidr, cull Remi Stone at 651-281.1256 or 800-925-1122.