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1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.-
NOTE:
CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
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TUESDAY, JULY 6, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 5:3 0 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 7:00 PM
MONDAY, JUNE 28, S: 00 PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, S: 00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 5:15 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 7.00 PM
MONDAY, JULY S
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
SPECJAL COUNCIL MEETING,
TOPICS: WATER RATE STUDY & FUNDING
OF WATER RESOURCES PLAN
Public Safety Training Room
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
OPEN HOUSES ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHANGES, Council Chambers
MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, Plymouth Amphitheater
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached (M-3)
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
(OBSERVED), City offices closed
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
JUNE 18, 1999
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 7: 00 PM
PRAC, Council Chambers
June, July and August calendars are attached. (M-9)
Page 2 No
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Letter to Mayor Tierney from General Electric North Central Regional Human
Resources Director giving notice of the planned closure of the Plymouth
distribution center. (I -]a)
b) Sun Sailor news article about the expanded scope of the I-494 Corridor
Commission, from the June 16 issue. (I -lb)
c) City news release announced return of the McGruff Trucks on City streets this
summer. (I -1c)
d) City news release soliciting applications to fill HRA and Planning Commission
seats. (I -1d)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) Notice of the Environmental Quality Committee's booth at the "Music in
Plymouth" celebration. (1-2a)
3. BOARD & COMMISSION ITEMS
a) Confirmation from District Judge Daniel Mabley of the appointments of Sam
Garst, Thomas Murphy, Christian Preus, Jeffrey Thompson, and Jim Willis to the
Plymouth Charter Commission. (I -3a)
4. MINUTES
a) I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO May 12 meeting. (I -4a)
b) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit May 26 meeting. (I -4b)
c) Park and Recreation Advisory Committee June 17 meeting (unapproved). (I -4c)
S. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to Karla Weigold from Housing Supervisor Ed Goldsmith responding to a
letter about affordable housing in Plymouth. Ms. Weigold's original letter is
attached. (I -5a) .
b) Letter to Kevin Dorsey from Public Works Director Moore responding to
concerns about traffic at Holly Lane and Jewel Lane. Kevin's original letter is
attached. (I -Sb)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3
JUNE 18, 1999
c) Internet correspondence from Kathleen Willey with comments about traffic
congestion at the intersection of Highway 55 and County Road 6. The e—mail has
been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred Moore for a response. (I -Sc)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-5)
6. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Budget request letters from representatives of the Plymouth Rockers and the
Plymouth Westside Players. (1--6a)
7. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) July 6 Regular Council meeting draft agenda (1--7a)
8. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAX News. (I -8a)
Plymouth Human Rights Commission"
July 1, 1999
7 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Approve June 3 Minutes.
3. Approve Agenda.
4. Reports of Committees:
A. Hate Crime/Bias Report (Mitzi).
B. Other reports.
5. Old Business.
A. Report to City Council on days to avoid for public meetings -- (Patricia,
Joan)
B. Revisions to Human Rights Commission Bylaws.
C. Report on Millennium Community Project (Becky Wheeler).
D. Status Report on Curbcut Enforcement Request.
6. New Business.
A. Request from Linda Koblick, Minnetonka City Council, regarding schools
and religious holidays.
B. Proposed Guest Column Article in Sailor (Claudelle).
7. Announcements and Articles.
A. Intergenerational Dialogue on Violence, Youth & Community, June 14.
8. Adjourn.
Next meeting:
Plymouth: A Neighborhood and Community for All
Plymouth Human Rightt Commission
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GE Capital
Information Technology Solutions
WN Headley
i , 9 Human Resources Director, North Central Region
605 Waterford Park
605 N. Highway 169, Lower Level
Plymouth, MN 55441
6 57-5235 phone
(612) 551-5566 fax
June 22, 1999 JUN 2 5 l��9
Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard��_`��
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney,
On 5/19/99 GE Capital ITS announced a decision to permanently close our distribution
center located at 10200-51 ' Avenue North in Plymouth. Our decision is based on a
review of current and future distribution trends in the technology industry. This notice is
being given to you pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act of 1998.
This announcement will result in the termination of approximately 60 employees in the
distribution center located at 10200-5 1 51 Avenue North. A transition plan is being
developed for the 10200-515` Avenue North distribution center that will result in some
employees being terminated beginning on or about 9/1/99, with final shutdown scheduled
for the 12/31/99 timeframe. All employees will be afforded applicable severance benefits
and job placement assistance.
These are difficult business decisions and the impact on the employee is regrettable. We
will assist our employees in every way we can.
If you have any further questions, please call me at 557-5235.
Sincerely,
!; II C
Vicki Headley
Human Resources Director
North Central Region
Cc: Stan Witkow
Joining forces i*n the ,
right against traffic
1-494 commission expands its scope
By Kim Johnson
Sun Newspapers -
Since forming 11 years ago, the I-494
Corridor Commission has created three
advisory committees to help in its efforts
to control congestion along the freeway.
This year, the Commission is developing
a fourth.
The Corridor Commission includes
city officials from Bloomington, Rich-
field, Edina, Eden Prairie, Plymouth,
Minnetonka and Maple Grove. Its pur-
pose is to promote highway improve-
ments along the interstate, between the
Minnesota River in Bloomington and In-
terstate 94 in Maple Grove.
Eventually, the group hopes funding
will be made available to widen I-494, al-
lowing for smoother traffic flow. Howev-
er, the project would cost an estimated $1
billion — an amount not in the state's
highway budget.
In the meantime, commissioners, with
help from various committees, search for
ways to improve traffic conditions along
the corridor.
Committees
The Engineers' Committee includes
engineers from the seven member cities,
Hennepin County and the Minnesota De-
partment of Transportation (MnDOT),
according to a report from the I-494 Cor-
ridor Commission.
This committee advises the commis-
sion on which areas along the corridor
need to be improved as funding becomes
available.
The Transit Providers' Committee is
made up of officials from Metro Transit;
Southwest Metro Transit, which serves
Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska;
Plymouth Metrolink; Maple Grove Tran-
sit; Minnesota Valley Transit, which
serves Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley,
Rosemount, Savage and Prior Lake; and
Metro Commuter Services.
This committee looks for possible sites
along the corridor for public transit stops
and bus route changes. It also identifies
where and how the infrastructure could
be improved to promote public transit,
carpools and vanpools.
The Local Chamber of Commerce
Committee includes chamber represen-
tatives from the member communities. It
serves as a voice for businesses along the
corridor and recommends road improve-
ments that would benefit commuters and
truck drivers shipping goods to and from
the western metro area.
The proposed fourth committee, which
could begin meeting within the next 90
days, according to Commission Chairper-
son Ross Thorfinnson, would be made up
of developers.
When funds become available to
widen I-494, the state will have to ac-
quire enough right of way to accommo-
date three lanes running in both direc-
tions and separate exit and entrance
ramps.
Since much of I-494 east of Minnesota
Highway 100 is developed close to the
freeway, purchasing the right of way will
be expensive because buildings will have
to be knocked down, Thorfinnson said.
West of Highway 100, there is more
open land surrounding the interstate.
However, that land will be developed,
and when it is, the Corridor Commission
wants to encourage developers to build
away from the roadway, using space
abutting the freeway for landscaping or
parking lots, which are easier and cheap-
er to tear down than buildings.
The Developers' Committee would
work with builders to achieve that goal,
Thorfinnson said. -
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The Commission also works to increase
the use of public transportation, carpools
and vanpools.
Within the past year, some member
cities have required developers to create
traffic demand management (TDM) plans
when they present construction designs for
city council approval. Such plans typically
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News Release
For Immediate Release
June 21, 1999
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
Contact:
Lara Newberger, 509-5945
Scott Streachek, 509-5147
McGruff Trucks are the Watchdogs on the Streets and in Parks
With children out of school for the summer, it's important that they know that they have a resource to turn
to if they find themselves in a frightening situation. Youth that need help should look for a bright yellow
City truck displaying a McGruff Truck emblem.
The City of Plymouth launched the McGruff Truck program last fall. The McGruff Truck
program uses City public works and park maintenance vehicles and employees in a similar manner to the
McGruff House program. It offers a short-term haven for children that find themselves in frightening
situations such as being bullied, followed, lost or hurt.
McGruff Trucks feature a black and yellow McGruff Truck sign on the side of the truck. The
drivers of all City vehicles with a McGruff Truck emblem will be ready to provide assistance to a child in
need. McGruff emblems only will be displayed when the City workers are in an environment that does
not pose a danger to an approaching person. Throughout the summer, McGruff Trucks will be stopping
by some the City's playgrounds to share safety information and pass out trinkets to children.
Many of the City's Public Works and Park Maintenance staff members have been certified as
McGruff Truck sponsors. To be certified, each person must pass: national McGruff Truck certification
training; federal, state and local criminal background checks; and attend annual McGruff Truck re-
certification training.
"Public Works and Park Maintenance employees are outdoors most of the day. Often we're
working in parks or on trails -- the same areas where kids might encounter problems. This is a perfect fit
for us. We want kids to know they can look for a yellow City truck with a McGruff emblem on the side if
they need help," said Forestry Technician Laza Newberger.
While all City employees would be quick to help a child in need, the McGruff Truck program
removes the ambiguity from frightening situations for kids, according to Newberger. The symbol of
McGruff was chosen for this program because McGruff is recognized by 99% of America's children.
If a child goes to a McGruff Truck for help, the driver will reassure the child, radio the police for
help and wait with the child until the police arrive.
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PLYMOUTH ABeautifufPfaceToLive
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie Ahrens,
June 23, 1999 612-509-5052
City of Plymouth seeks applicants for HRA and Planning Commission
If housing, redevelopment and planning interests you, apply to serve on either the Plymouth
Planning Commission or the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Applications are
due by Thurs., July 22.
The Planning Commission has one vacancy for a term that expires in January 2002. The Planning
Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. The HRA has
two vacancies. One term ends in January 2000. The second term expires in January 2003. The HRA
usually meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Call 612-509-5050 for application.
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PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Pface To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
DATE: June 24, 1999
TO: Environmental Quality Committee
FROM: Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
SUBJECT: Music In Plymouth, June 30, 1999 (Next Wednesday)
Dear EQC Members:
This is a quick reminder that we will not have our regular meeting in July. Instead, the
EQC members usually have helped to staff our booth at Music in Plymouth -4`" of July
celebration. This year's celebration is scheduled for next Wednesday, June 30. This year
at our booth, we are planning to have our Enviroscape Watershed Model / Demonstration,
and a display on Plymouth Businesses Environmental Partnership. The booth is usually
held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. You are welcome to participate for some or all of that time,
however, PLEASE DO CALL ME and let me at 509-5527 or e-mail at
smissagh@ci.plymouth.mn.us, if you are planning to help us with our booth.
Looking Forward to See You at our 4t' of July Celebration.
p.s.: Our next EQC meeting is scheduled for Aug. 4, 1999
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DANIEL H. MABLEY
CHIEF JUDGE
June 18, 1999
STATE OF MINNESOTA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
HENNEPIN COUNTY DIST tcd
Re: Plymouth Charter Commission
C-1704 GOVERNMENT CENTER
300 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
2 2 ON
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth E
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney,
(6t2) 346-3561
FAX (612) 348-2131
The Court has received Acceptance of Appointment and Oath of Office forms from Sam
Garst, Thomas Murphy, Christian Preus, Jeffrey Thompson and James Willis. They have
now met all statutory requirements and are duly qualified members of the Plymouth
Charter Commission.
DHM:eb
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
Daniel H. Mabley
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I494 Corridor Commission/JPO
Meeting Minutes of
Wednesday, May 12, 1999
fi"approved)
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:45 a.m. by Chair Ross Thorfinnson at Southwest Metro
Transit Commission's Hub. Those in attendance were: —
Ross Thorfrmson, Eden Prairie
Curt Gutoske, City of Minnetonka
Craig Larsen, City of Edina
Tom Foley, City of Richfield
Jim Hovland, City of Edina
Kate Garwood, Southwest Metro
Clarence Shallbetter, Metropolitan Council
Lisa Raduenz, LJR Inc.
Joy Tierney, City of Plymouth
Larry Lee, City of Bloomington
Barb Senness, City of Plymouth
Dick Allendorf, City of Minnetonka
Alisa Omat, City of Bloomington
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II. Review of Minutes. Minutes from the April 14, 1999 meeting of the I-494 Corridor Commission were
reviewed. Motion to approve the meeting minutes was made by Foley with a second by Hovland . Motion carried
unanimously.
III. Other Business. Raduenz provided a summary the current planning process status for the 2003-2004 cycle of
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding cycle. The Engineer and Transit Provider Subcommittees have
been regularly meeting to pare down an initial list of 32 projects into five or six manageable projects for CMAQ
application by MnDOT. The list has been pared down to 12 projects at this point, with another meeting of the
groups scheduled for May 17' at Southwest Metro Transit Hub. Raduenz asked members to make sure that each
city was represented at these meetings, so that votes can be taken for each project which are representative.
Thorfinnson reported on the Congressional delegation visits he and Raduenz undertook in Washington, D.C. on
April 26 and 27. A total of eight visits were made in the two day period, both to Minnesota Senators and
Congressmen. Raduenz and Thorfinnson handed each member a copy of the Executive Summary of the
Commission's activities during 1997 and 1998, and a newsletter. A presentation to each staff member was also
made as part of this process, outlining initiatives of the Commission through the current period. Raduenz reported
on the Boston portion of the same trip, where she and Thorfinnson attended the Association for Commuter
Transportation (ACT) TMA Summit from April 28 through April 30, 1999. At this conference, both Raduenz and
Thorfinnson attended several workshops that specifically dealt with issues related to developers and the financing of
TMAs. Materials were brought back from the workshop for future use of the Commission, according to Raduenz.
Both Thorfinnson and Raduenz felt the conference was very beneficial to current efforts of the Commission,
especially in Eden Prairie.
Raduenz reported that the Minnesota Transportation Alliance Fly -In is scheduled for June 15-17, 1999 in
Washington, D.C. and that she will not be in attendance, but rather Vice Chair Hovland will accompany Chair
Thorfinnson on the two-day trip. The Corridor Commission voted to send up to 3 members to D.C. for the event,
but only two (above) will be attending according to interest.
On May 4, 1999 Raduenz held a Chamber of Commerce Representative Subcommittee meeting at the Bloomington
Lincoln Del. Four Chamber reps were in attendance—Edina, Bloomington, Richfield and Eden Prairie. Raduenz
and Goldstein presented each Chamber rep with an Executive Summary document and talked about current issues
on which the Commission is working. There was some concern expressed on the part of the Eden Prairie Chamber
of Commerce rep as to development issues, which Raduenz addressed by stating the Corridor Commission's
position. These meetings will be held on a quarterly basis from now on to keep Chamber reps informed as to the
activities of the Corridor Commission.
Thorfinnson reported on the ongoing discussion of institution of a Golden Triangle/Major Market Center TMA in
Eden Prairie. He, Raduenz and Goldstein are actively involved in setting up the TMA and determining how the
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TMA will affect future and existing development in these areas. The City of Eden Prairie has put together a group
(including the three mentioned above) to discuss these issues and institute TDM policies for developers, building
managers and owners to adhere to prior to receiving approval for building and site developments. In addition, the
City is thinking of using a Capital Improvement District (CID) designation to "self -tax" members of the TMA in
order to leverage federal and state dollars for more construction projects in transportation, according to Thorfinnson.
Hovland asked what the source of CID money was? Thorfinnson responded that the monies were taxes paid to the
TMA by businesses in the taxing area. Edina has legislation in effect that was passed by the Legislature several
years ago relating to establishing a special taxing district for transit, according to Larsen. RaZuenz asked Larsen to
send her the citation in state statute so that she could pull up the language and he agreed to do so. More information
about these results will be forthcoming in the future as talks and planning progresses.
Under "Other Business", Lee suggested that Corridor Commission officials meet with the newly appointed
Metropolitan Council members, especially Phil Riveness of Bloomington and Richfield, who is very interested in
transit issues for the region. Raduenz indicated that she and Thorfinnson did plan to do that in the next few months,
as well as to meet with Commissioner Tinklenberg of MnDOT and Chair Mondale of the Met Council, for I-494
briefings.
Thorfmnson reported that the City of Chanhassen had requested to join the I-494 Corridor Commission last month
via official letter and that the Commission had decided to restrict membership to those communities which actually
front I-494 at the present time, due to all of the activities centered around those efforts. Thorfinnson sent a letter
back to Chanhassen indicating this, and Raduenz received a phone request from the Mayor of Chanhassen asking to
be kept informed on the newsletter mailing list. Thorfinnson said he would use surrounding communities such as
Chanhassen as a "sounding board" for future I-494 activity planning.
IV. 1999 Corridor Commission Final Report and Executive Summary. Raduenz distributed a copy of the I-494
Corridor Commission Executive Summary for Activities during the 1997-1998 Years to each of the meeting
members. In addition, she distributed a complete Final Report for Activities during the 1997-1998 Years to each
Commission City Representative in attendance at this meeting for reference. As part of this discussion, Raduenz
asked that each city staff person get back to her with dates in which she and Thorfinnson could meet with
City Councils to share a recap of current activities.
V. I494 Corridor Commission 1999 Work Plan Discussion. Raduenz passed out a two-page sheet which
details work plan activities for the 1999-2000 biennium for the Corridor Commission. She asked members to give
her some direction about the activities as noted, as the Met Council will require the work plan as part of its new
agreement with the Corridor Commission for the next two years of CMAQ funding. Lee asked Shallbetter about
transit service expansion, and whether or not transit should play a more important role in the Corridor
Commission's work plan. Shallbetter responded that the final decisions about transit system expansion were up to
the Legislature and that they were not yet done. Lee indicated that radial route service no longer works and we must
look at other ways to provide service. Shallbetter responded that Metro Transit is doing this with its initiation of
"Sector Studies" for areas of the Twin Cities where cross -suburban planning makes some sense. Garwood added
that Southwest Metro is planning parallel services off of I-494 for some areas and she is working with the I-494
subcommittee to identify these services. Hovland asked Shallbetter whether or not Opt -Out providers could begin
to pick up passengers in areas outside of their jurisdiction? Garwood asked Shallbetter what were the legal
limitations for doing so? Shallbetter responded that there are no legal limitations and that the Opt -Outs may pick up
passengers from other areas without penalty. Lee stated that is would be nice to have a "more integrated approach"
to transit planning than in the past, and wondered if the work plan presented adequately covers the activities now
underway from the Corridor Commission's subcommittees? Raduenz responded that the role of the Corridor
Commission as she understands it is to help guide the subcommittees (who have more knowledge of their particular
areas of expertise) to take a sub -regional approach throughout the seven cities and related areas. Gutoske asked
Raduenz if she felt "spread too thin" at all the activities of the next work plan? Raduenz responded that yes, it takes
a lot of time to work on the activities, but that no one activity should be dropped at this point because they are all
important and that headway is being made. Senness remarked that some activities were described in the TDM
Ordinance (late 1980's) that could be used as a model for what the Corridor Commission is now considering that
were in the pre, current and post -construction periods. Raduenz indicated that she would look within the ordinance
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for more information on these activities. Thofinnson remarked that he thinks the Corridor Commission has made
"great progress" in negotiations with state agencies, including MnDOT, and that the only place we need to focus
better is at the Met Council. Allendorf responded that the work plans needs to be more specific—and that
generalization of transportation issues on the regional level is Metropolitan Council's responsibility. Shallbetter
indicated that the Met Council's current dialogue is based on how growth should be contained, not how to grow.
Raduenz indicated that she thought these issues should be addressed by appointed members of the Metropolitan
Council and not the Corridor Commission. —
VI. Summer 494 Roundtable Date/Arrangements. Raduenz indicated that as part of an orientation process for
new local legislators, elected officials and Metropolitan Council members, the Corridor Commission will be hosting
a Summer Roundtable with invited Congressional members. Lee remarked that 1-494 has been asked to do more
things than nay four -lane road should do, and that this should be the starting point of the discussion. He added that
regional decisions are affecting the ability of I-494 to serve its purpose. Shallbetter responded that I-494 is also
taking a large percentage of shorter trips off of arterials. Garwood reminded the group that Southwest Metro is
planning its grand opening of the transit hub facility on June 21" (Friday) from 2 to 3 PM and that day may work for
getting a roundtable together in the morning, as Congressional members will be in attendance in the afternoon.
Raduenz said that her office would make some calls to determine if this date would work and report back to the
group.
VII. Developers/Building Owners and Managers Subcommittee. Raduenz asked the Commission for approval in
establishing a new subcommittee, with membership from developers/building owners and managers. All members
felt it was a good idea (no vote was taken).
VIII. Trreasurer's Report. Raduenz passed out financial statements that indicate the current balance of the
Corridor Commission's account (without outstanding receivables) is currently at $54,884.93.
X. Next Meeting/Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next regularly -scheduled meeting
of the 1-494 Corridor Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. at the Southwest
Metro Transit Hub.
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PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
May 26, 1999
PRESENT Mike Cagley and Barb Roberts
Councilmember Scott Harstad
Representing Metro Transit - Sheri Gingerich
Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. - Jim Baldwin
Representing the City of Plymouth - John Sweeney
Consultant for Plymouth Metrolink - George Bentley
Committee Secretary - Patty Hillstrom
I. MEETING MINUTES
The minutes for the April 28, 1999 meeting were approved as written.
II. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
FOR APRIL 1999
Bentley distributed ridership statistics for the committee members to review and shared
the following comments:
Monthly Cost Summaries - There was one major cost item this month that will not
occur again for a year and that is the lease for the Four Seasons Park and Ride site.
This payment has an impact on the Metrolink subsidy numbers and on the system
subsidy numbers.
Ridership Graphs - The system graph shows that ridership continues at an all time
high. Dial -A -Ride ridership numbers have gone up and are getting back where they
should be. The Plymouth Flyer shows an increase in ridership for April and the
Metrolink numbers are also higher.
Passengers Per Day - There were 1,271.35 riders per day during the month of April
which is a big increase over last year.
III. STATUS REPORT ON PLYMOUTH FLYER SERVICE (JIM BALDWIN)
Baldwin reported that with the warmer weather Opportunity Workshop has increased
their use of the Plymouth Flyer.
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Bentley stated that there will be a meeting of the Plymouth Area Transportation
Providers in June.
IV. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR
RECOMMENDATIONS
Barb Roberts' Comments
• Roberts' tried to recruit a new member to the Plymouth Advisory Committee on
Transit but was unsuccessful.
Mike Cagley's Comments
• At the request of another rider, Cagley reported that the morning driver of the
Route 93A is making her sea sick riding on the bus. Gingerich stated that the driver
races between stops causing an uncomfortable ride and has been spoken with about
the problem.
• Cagley asked that a date be placed on the placards inside the bus. The riders are
wondering if the information is current.
Sheri Gingerich's Comments
• A complaint was received by Gingerich regarding the Route 93 driver dropping off
a rider on the 36' Avenue ramp again. Bruce Bakke posted a sign indicating that
buses do not stop on the ramp and on the next pick every paddleboard will direct
the drivers not to make the stop at 36' Avenue off of Hwy. 169.
George Bentley's Comments
• Starting on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 the Route 91B will change its route at 18`h
Avenue and Vicksburg Lane in the morning. Instead of turning north on Vicksburg
Lane it will continue east on 18' Avenue to Shenandoah Lane and then northwest to
Vicksburg Lane at 25' Avenue.
V. REPORT ON PASSENGER SURVEY CONDUCTED MARCH 3, 1999
(GEORGE BENTLEY)
Bentley distributed results of the most recent survey and compared the results with the
survey taken last year.
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The results of the survey will be put into a report similar to the one used last year.
VI. LEGISLATIVE RECAP
The item that directly impacted Plymouth Metrolink involves regional bonding
authority (the amount of authority the legislature gives to the Metropolitan Council with
state property taxes). Transit asked for 52 million and received 36 million which will
maintain current service with a little extra. The remainder will be asked for again next
year.
The next PACT meeting will be held on June 23, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering
Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall.
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MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
June 17, 1999
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Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Willegalle, Thompson, Musliner; Councilmember
Black; staff Bisek, Blank, Busch, Pederson; intern Jenson; and Barry Warner from
SRF
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Musliner to
approve the minutes of the May meeting. Motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary Bisek introduced Matt Jenson, a student at the University of Minnesota, who
is doing his internship with us this summer for 11 weeks. Matt will be working with
recreation programs, gathering information, doing research, working with maintenance
crews, etc. Mary distributed the summer concert schedule and encouraged
commissioners to attend the concerts. The concert this past week was rained out.
Occasionally, the concerts are rescheduled. Mary stated that our communications
coordinator has put a message on cable about the city cutting back on beach hours, due to
a shortage of staff. Commissioner Willegalle asked how this would be accomplished.
Mary said the hours the beach would be guarded would be reduced. Mary explained that
you have to have an 18 year old guard on duty at all times when guards younger than 18
are working. Director Blank said that eight beach staff have quit in the last couple of
weeks due to finding higher paying jobs. Rick Busch will be joining the meeting around
8:36 to discuss the fieldhouse. Councilmember Black asked how we get the bands for
our concerts. Mary said that Karol Greupner finds them, or some of them will even call
us. Karol occasionally calls a booking agent, or finds out about them through other
communities. Councilmember Black talked about a couple of good jazz bands she had
recently heard perform in Rochester. She stated they were from the Twin Cities.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
Director Blank had nothing to report on this item.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Comprehensive Plan Study Session - Barry Warner. Barry talked about the two draft
chapters to be discussed, Needs Analysis and Trail Plan. They're working on solidifying
the trails chapter based on comments from last month. Tonight's major focus will be on
the needs analysis chapter. Barry said it's not necessary to arrive upon recommendations
tonight, but flush out issues and figure out needs. This can be approached from a number
of different perspectives: national standards, passive vs. active service areas,
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participation rates, special facilities, such as archery, and what residents have said in
surveys. A citizen survey is being done this summer focusing on the comprehensive
plan. Plymouth has a deficit in total park acreage. But we are fortunate to have regional
parks within our city limits and open space. Taking those parcels into consideration, we
meet the national standards. Plymouth has tried to keep its park acreage as natural as
possible. As the city has evolved we have relied on park service areas or walking
neighborhoods to determine if residents were being provided with adequate parks. Each
park service area was reviewed to determine where it's lacking. Population projections
have also been studied. Northern Plymouth will see growth. There are 50 park service
areas in Plymouth. All have been looked at to determine if parks are meeting the needs of
the residents. All the park service areas have been scored by SRF. Some areas will need
a neighborhood park. Councilmember Black asked if we count golf courses as usable
park areas. It counts as open space but Barry wonders to what extent it provides adequate
value to the neighborhood. Director Blank said park service areas can be modified if
PRAC so chooses. How did the lines get drawn between service areas? Mr. Warner said
land use determined some of it (residential vs. commercial). A principal roadway
becomes a boundary and so do physical features, such as Medicine Lake. Director Blank
explained that when the park system plan was first developed, Plymouth's population was
30,000. Our City Council said build a good quality park system but leave land on the tax
rolls. One of the principals our system was built on was private parks. We also have
open space built into the plan. Director Blank says French Park acts as one of our large
community facilities. Our typical neighborhood park is something like Three Ponds
Park, a large park site, where we mow or maintain 10% or 15% of the area, letting the rest
remain natural. We also have 90% of our athletic complexes finished. Mary explained
how we get land from developers for park purposes. The standard for park dedication is
if you have two units per ace or less, then 10% of the land must be dedicated. If you have
more units than two per acre, park dedication increases. Barry said the most difficult
piece of a park plan to put together is the one dealing with activity. Most of the
recommendations in this section were based on the 1995 sport facility plan that was put
together at that time by the staff, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and the
Youth Sports Task Force. This section highlights the athletic activities that residents
participate in and projects future participation rates. Director Blank wanted an
explanation of how the numbers were arrived at. Barry said the population changes were
developed by Community Development staff. Three things were taken into
consideration. 1) areas that will continue to see ongoing development, 2) opportunities
for redevelopment and 3) decreasing household sizes. State demographics say 2.6 is the
number of people per household now. The average household size is dropping. The
population of Plymouth is at 62,000 and is projected to go to 64,000. Back in 1982, the
population forecast for Plymouth was 108,000 at total build out, but now it's been
adjusted to 64,000. The highest population ever projected for Plymouth was 125,000.
As the Plymouth park system continues to evolve, demographics change and different
sports become popular, new types of recreational facilities are likely to be developed.
Special facilities to consider in the future include: bark parks, disc golf, fishing piers, in-
line hockey, miniature golf, water park, and skateboard park. As the community
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develops, residents may look forward to these kinds of facilities. Eagan is opening a
water park, as well as Apple Valley. The outdoor pool at LifeTime is probably not large
enough for a community the size of Plymouth. A city owned outdoor pool may become
an issue, according to Director Blank. Sooner or later this community will ask for an
outdoor pool. Barry asked if there were any other special facilities that should be added
to this list. Commissioner Willegalle asked if paddleboats were ever considered.
Commissioner Musliner asked about a large indoor play structure. Mary Bisek
mentioned an art park. Commissioner Thompson asked how a multi -soccer complex
would differ from what we have at Parkers Lake. Director Blank said that it differs in
total number of fields. Commissioner Willegalle pointed out that there is a fishing pier at
Parkers and also one at Bass Lake.
Based on various types of needs analysis, several major issues should be considered high
priority: southeast Plymouth, because it is currently underserved by park land and trails
and the population is projected to increase; the northwest quadrant, which is open to
future development; more soccer facilities; more school parks; and the following park
service areas need attention: 1, 27, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50.
The next meeting will be July 8. A second meeting may be necessary in July in order to
keep pace with the overall schedule. Commissioner Willegalle brought up the issue of a
park tour. Director Blank said one hasn't been scheduled for this year, but if there's
interest, it can be done.
Councilmember Black asked about the open space chapter and wondered if PRAC
reviews that also. Director Blank said yes.
Barry said a draft comprehensive plan must be ready by sometime in August.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review proposed fieldhouse rental rates. Director Blank said the site is substantially
graded. By Monday they will start pouring concrete on the site. Astroturf and Astroplay
need six weeks to put the turf in place. Dome manufacturer needs about five days to erect
the dome. We're hoping for around 15" of October for dome to go up. Rick will start
booking time beginning October 30'". We need to start marketing these facilities.
Director Blank explained that we have a letter ready to go to the soccer associations
including literature on Astroplay. Director Blank went over the proposed budget for the
fieldhouse. He talked also about the survey results of other community's fieldhouse
rates. Our competiton is Eden Prairie, Blaine and Holy Angels. We're recommending a
fee of $210 per hour for primetime which would drop to $180 at night after 10 p.m. The
majority of these renters will be Plymouth residents. We don't want to gouge them.
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO ACCEPT STAFF'S RECOM-
MENDATION OF $210 PER HOUR FOR PRIMETIME AND $180 AFTER 10 P.M.
AND ALSO TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PRIORITY USAGE LIST AS
PRESENTED. CHAIR ANDERSON SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL
AYES. Rick then talked briefly about the user priority list. The first priority will go to
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programs sponsored by Plymouth Park and Recreation, second priority will be youth
groups serving Plymouth residents, including athletic associations(at least 50% of the
participants must be Plymouth residents); third priority will be Plymouth adult groups,
i.e., civic organizations, churches, businesses (and they also must meet the 50% Plymouth
resident rule); and fourth priority will be non -Plymouth groups.
Commissioner Willegalle asked if the activity center will have a lights out by 10 p.m.
policy like the other facilities in Plymouth. Director Blank doesn't anticipate having a
lights out policy at the activity center. There will be a number of functions going on
there, like wedding receptions, which can go past midnight.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank said that the Mayor added a millennium project for the City to the last study
session. Director Blank suggested a garden project at the activity center. We are going to try
to solicit community support for this garden. Businesses, community organizations, and
individual residents will all be invited to participate. Director Blank pointed to a diagram
and said the orange area will be wetland buffer plantings. The green area will be the formal
gardens. Director Blank talked to the seniors about it, and they are excited about it, too. This
will be a huge campaign. Matt Jenson, our summer intern, will help write up the campaign.
The CIP has $75,000 in it for seed money. Another thought is the city will match dollar for
dollar what a participant donates. The grand opening of the activity center will likely be in
June 2000, which would coincide with the groundbreaking for the garden. Commissioner
Willegalle said the City may be able to get a grant from the DNR if project has an
environmental benefit. He has information on the grant program and will forward it to Matt.
9. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
June 20, 1999
Karla Weigold, President
Residents for Affordable Housing
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Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
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This is in response to your letter to the Plymouth City Council Members and Plymouth Housing
Assistance staff regarding the May 23`d performance of "Like Waters Rolling Down". The Plymouth
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) was a sponsor of the first performance of "Like Waters
Rolling Down" in Minnetonka last year. The HRA and the City provided notice of that performance in
the City newsletter and an extensive mailing to promote it. When we received notice of the performance
in Osseo, even though we had not been contacted to sponsor this performance, we also notified City
officials and staff, and members of City Boards and Commissions of this performance.
I think that you would agree that more important than attendance at the performance, is the support that
the City Council, Planning Commission, and HRA have given to affordable housing in our community.
All of the City's Community Development Block Grant funding goes to activities and programs that
support low- and moderate- income persons. At least 70% of all such funding goes to support affordable
housing related activities and programs. We have worked with a number of developers in the past 6 years
to develop Low Income Tax Credit and federally subsidized housing within the City, as well as modest
cost owner housing. We have assisted them in obtaining funding from MHFA, Hennepin County, HUD,
the Metropolitan Council, the Family Housing Fund, other organizations, as well as City funds. The
HRA manages approximately 200 Section 8 certificates and vouchers within the City and uses local funds
to subsidize rents for low-income residents in its 99 unit senior housing development. We have applied to
HUD for additional Section 8 vouchers and certificates when they have been available.
The City has adopted a Housing Plan that recognizes the importance of and supports the development of
affordable and life -cycle housing. The HRA has worked directly with Interfaith Outreach and
Community Partners and PRISM in forming the Community Housing Coalition to support affordable
housing in the community. City policy makers are knowledgeable on the issues and the importance of
affordable housing to the community, as well as to those in need.
Plymouth has been quietly pursuing ways to meet the housing needs of its residents and workers in the
context of the larger metropolitan area. I have enclosed a brochure describing the work of the Plymouth
HRA. If you have any questions please call me at 509-5412.
Sincerely,
Edward Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor
Cc: Mayor Tierney
Plymouth City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director .
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Kevin Dorsey
2615 Jewel Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: INTERSECTION CONTROL
JEWEL AND HOLLY LANE
Dear Kevin:
I am responding to your letter to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning the intersection of Jewel
and Holly Lane adjacent to where you live. You state in your letter that you feel having
no stop sign at this intersection is dangerous and makes no sense.
This intersection along with hundreds of other street intersections in the city with low
volumes of traffic do not have signing to designate if a vehicle must stop before entering
the intersection. Uniform traffic laws adopted through the country designate the rules on
which vehicles have the right-of-way at unsigned intersections. At this intersection since
it is a "T" intersection with only three streets entering or leaving the intersection, the
traffic on the non through street "northbound Holly Lane" must yield to all east/west
traffic on Jewel/Holly Lane. Other rules apply to turning traffic at the intersection.
By not having designated right-of-way at this intersection by installing stop or yield
signs, all motorists must take caution at the intersection to determine if they have the
right-of-way as they enter the intersection. This has the effect of slowing traffic at the
intersection but not causing unnecessary delays to all traffic making them come to a full
stop at a stop sign when there are only infrequent times that there is an opposing vehicle.
Stop signs are installed at intersections in accordance with a manual adopted by the state
of Minnesota entitled "Uniform Manual of Trak Control Devices." We have checked
the accident records for this intersection and there are no reported accidents since
January 1993, the earliest date where we have records. Because of the low volume of
vehicles using the intersection, it does not justify stop signs. If there were a history of
accidents at the intersection, we would review the need for stop signs.
Thank you for stating your concerns on this intersection, but at the present time accident
history or traffic volumes do not indicate the need for stop signs.
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Fred G. Moore, P.E.
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June 6, 1999 ?
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Offices `
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
To Mayor Joy Tierney:
I would like to bring to your attention that ever since I was little, I have
always wanted a stop sign at the corner of Jewel and Holly Lane, at their
intersection. This is because cars fly around that corner, bikers, walkers,
joggers or any other innocent person are endangered in that place. I have
neighbors who have talked about it for years and I feel obliged to send you
this notice. I ask you to take action. Having no stop sign is dangerous and
makes no sense. Please take this into serious consideration since this
could save someone's life.
sincerely,
Kevin Dors
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Internet Contact
From: Willey, Kathleen [kwilley@Carlson.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 1999 11:35 AM
To: 'contact @ci.plymouth.mn.us'
Subject: Construction on Hwy 55 bridge and affected traffic
A number of us at Carlson Companies come from the west and encounter the
delays at the intersection of Hwy 55 and Cty 6. We were wondering:
1) It seems that the left lane merging at the same point as the
center lane and Cty 6 merging traffic is an accident waiting to happen.
Couldn't the left lane merging into right lane traffic be forced to merge
further back? During the rush hours, a police officer encourging the merge
to occur in a timely manner might be beneficial...?
2) For the eastbound traffic that is expecting to turn right
onto Cty 6 at the intersection -- wouldn't opening up the shoulder to "right
turn at Industrial Blvd. only" help with the line-up? Right now any traffic
using the shoulder as a lane is being stopped -- I've noticed every day one
- three cars and a police car (ticketing I assume) is blocking that lane --
causing even more "road rage" and traffic problems?
Thank you for letting us voice our concerns...
Kathleen Willey
Production Specialist 1
212-5650
kwilley@carlson.com
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Mr. Eric Blank
Director, Parks and Recreation Department
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Eric,
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I'm sorry you weren't able to join the Plymouth Rockers at the spring luncheon
last week. Next year we'll try to get on your calendar earlier.
As a member of the governing body of the Rockers, I'm writing to you about the
financial future of our group. After conversations with Mayor Tierney and Sara
Mittelstaedt, I understand the financial support from the city of Plymouth is:
1999 = $3,550 ' 2000 = $4,050 2001 = $4,550
We appreciate the fact that the city supports the Plymouth Rockers; it helps us in
making our 35-40 appearances each year as `Plymouth's ambassadors."
As you know, we received no grant income for 1999. Expenses for the cost of
music, transportation and other concert -related items deplete our meager budget
even before salaries for our director and accompanist are added.
We would respectfully request the Rockers' financial support be increased by an
additional $500 per year for the years 2000 and 2001.
We realize the demands on the city's budget dollars are great. But we also know
how the leaders in our community value the quality of life we have in our city.
The Rockers and their audiences would surely agree that we are a part of the
high quality of life here in Plymouth
If there is a more formal method we should be using to request a funding
increase, we will be happy to comply. I'll call in a week or so to ask about the
next step. In the meantime, please feel free to call me at (612) 473-4404.
Thank you for your consideration. We're grateful for the support, both financial
and non-financial, yoy give us.
C rdially,
Marilou E. Thibault
Member, Governing Body of the Plymouth Rockers
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May 31, 1999
Eric Blank
Park and. Recreation Director
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447-1482
Dear Sir:
As one of the two presidents of the Plymouth Rockers
choral group I thank you in the name of all the "Singing
Ambassadors of Pymouth". Thanks to you and the City of Plymouth
for making this group possible. Without your assistance we
would never be able to maintain the quality director and
accompanist we now experience. To maintain this wonderful
organization, looking to the future, we realize that even
with the increase you gracefully promised us over the next
few years we will not be able to maintain the quality of
this organization in the future without a greater commitment
from the City of Plymouth of at least $500 more than is already
allotted. At present $4,050 is already slated for the year
2000. We are convinced that we need $500 more by the year 2001
to continue this marvelous organization. We now have over
65 members and we do close to 40 some shows. We have proven
ourselves over the past 10 years.
We touch not only the large number of members in the group
itself but so many other senior citizens, youth, children
and other adults all around the Twin Cities and beyond.
We are the PLYMOUTH ROCKERS and have spread a lot of good will
for this city.
We are proud to broadcast the name of the City of Plymouth
through song and good will. Our volunteers not only pay
yearly dues of $10.00 each but give valuable time (40 22
hours of practices a year), 40 some concerts, we buy
our own uniforms, volunteer our own mileage and spread lots of
good cheer.
As tax payers we go beyond the call of duty. Please help us
continue the quality programming we have established into
the new millennium. What benefits the Plymouth Rockers
benefits the citizens of Plymouth.
Our gratitude is real. Our plea for $500 more a year is
real. So if this means asking $1000 to end up with $500
to meet our need by 2001 that's what needs to happen.
Thank you for doing all you can to help make this
humble request possible.
Sincerely,
Cy �peltz, Plymout ocker
board member
June 1, 1999
Mr. Eric Blank
Director of Parks &
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Elaine R. Mead
205 Barry Ave. So. 1204
Wayzata, MN 55391-1637
Recreation
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Dear Eric:
I am a member of the governing body of the PLYMOUTH ROCKERS Senior
Chorus and in that capacity have the responsibility of assuring
annual funding for the salaries of our director and accompanist.
We appreciate the financial support given by the City of Plymouth
for those salaries.
Unfortunately, an MRAC grant is not forthcoming this year and we'll
be scrambling to find other funds for the next two years.
Is there any possibility, in view of our status as "Plymouth
Ambassadors," that the financial support from the City of Plymouth
• be increased to $5,050 in 2000 and $5,050 in 2001?
The salary of our director is well below the salaries paid to other
senior chorus directors. For example, in Richfield the Senior
Chorus Director receives $5800.00 per year, plus a 31� mileage
allowance. In Bloomington the Director receives $4800.00, plus a
32.5 mileage allowance. In Minnetonka the salary is considerably
higher.
Phyllis Hoiseth and Martha Wilson are extremely talented and they
work 38 to 43 weeks per year. We certainly want to retain their
valuable services.
Would you please give serious consideration to budgeting $5,050 in
2000 and the same in 2001 for Phyllis and Martha.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Elaine Mead
Copies to:
Mayor Joy Tierney
Members of Plymouth City Council
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May 23,1999
The Plymouth Westside Players
Honorable Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Council
"Art postulates communion, and the artist has an imperative need to make others
share the joy which he experiences himself
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) An Autobiography, 10, 1936.
"The stage is not merely the meeting place of all the arts, but it is also the return
of art to life."
-Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 'The Truth of Masks," Intentions, 189 1.
Two years ago, several people and I, interested in bringing theatrical arts to the
community of Plymouth, formed a troupe and named ourselves the Plymouth
Westside Players. Since our inception, we have seen many wonderful and
exciting things happen. We successfully produced our first show, Meet Me in St.
Louis in October of 1998. Nearly one hundred residents of all ages and from
Plymouth and surrounding areas were involved in this production. We were
featured on the front page of the Variety section in the Minneapolis Sitar Tribune
and over 1500 people from all over the metro witnessed what our talent can
produce. Now we are in the process of producing our second production,
Meredith Willson's The Music Man. It is set to open in July and involve well
over one hundred people. Our reputation is growing.
What does the future hold for The Plymouth Westside Players? Expansion.
There is a hunger for community art involvement in Plymouth. This hunger is
evident by the growing attendance to events (over sixty people attended an
audition workshop we sponsored), increasing phone inquires (we have a single
phone line dedicated for this purpose) and marked interest by other community
arts groups. Theatre is a natural way to get people together. Theatre helps
people make new friends, take risks and above all, fund a connection to their
community. It is our goal to increase the opportunities available to our
community.
By the fall of 2000, we hope to incorporate another production into our season.
This show would probably be either a comedy or drama that does not involve a
musical element (commonly called a "straight" show.) These shows generally
have smaller casts, but the involvement is still great. Our season would be
comprised of an annual musical in the summer and a straight show in the fall or
early winter.
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We also ho to incorporate
pc rporate the new portable stage into our season. Various
ideas are on paper that include a summer one -act festival, producing the summer
musical for an outside audience or an annual variety show.
Finally, our mission statement declares that "the mission of the Plymouth .
Westside Players is to enrich and strengthen our community by fostering and
encouraging a variety of high quality volunteer community theatre experiences,
community events and educational programs." The final statement, "educational
programs" is an important goad, We hope to incorporate classes on various
theatrical aspects such as acting, design and costuming to help enrich our
residents and again, bring them together. With the building of the new
activity/senior center, the space provided will be ideal for these classes.
With our goals in mind, we of the Plymouth Westside Players Advisory
board ask you, Mayor Tierney and the Plymouth city council to consider our
request for an increase in funding from the city to the Plymouth Fine Arts
Council. Money that is provided to the PFAC council directly affects the
success of our endeavors and those of the other fast growing arta groups in
Plymouth.
Attached to this request, please find a project budget of expenses and income for
the upcoming year should we begin to incorporate our goals. We are continuing
to grow and foster the community of Plymouth and with your help our goals can
be attained.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Constance F. Carlson
Plymouth Westside Players Advisory Board
Plymouth Fine Arts Council Liaison
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The following is a budget projection for the 2000 season:
Income (grants, contributions, etc.) 54572.00
Net income (other sales i.e. ads) 1897.00
Other income (MRAC, foundations, etc.) 3758.00
Gross receipts (ticket sales, etc.0 19Q16,00
TOTAL INCOME: $20243.00
Fund raising expenses
$ 150.00
Facilities expense
1500.00
Other costs (royalties, staff, admin.)
1]750.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$15450.00
REMAINING BALANCE $4793.00
The following is a projected budget for an additional show:
Income
$1500.00
Net Income
500.00
Other income
1000.00
Gross receipts
500Q•00
TOTAL INCOME
58000.00
Fundraising expenses S 50.00
Facilities expense 1000.00
Other costs 6000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $7050.00
REMAINING BALANCE $950-00
Finally, a projected budget for adding one class:
Income (15 Students @ $30 ea.) 5450.00
Other income (grants, foundations) 100.00
TOTAL INCOME 5550.00
Expenses
Supplies
S 50.00
Wages
200.00
Facilities
300.
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 550.00
REMAINING BALANCE S 0.00
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1: 10:48 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 6,1999,7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE -- BRAD BROWN, WARD 3 COUNCILMEMBER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained
on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The
City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of
referral to staff or Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5. APPROVE AGENDA—Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items
contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction
only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
elsewhere on the agenda.
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 6,1999 _ a
Page 2
6.01 Approve proposed City Council Minutes
6.02 Approve Disbursements
6.03 Approve Tobacco License for the Lobby Shop, 13001 County Road 10
6.04 Rescind Action Referring Issue of City Court to the Charter Commission for Study
(requested by Councilmember Johnson)
6.05 Approve Rental Fees and Priority Use Policy for the Plymouth Creek Center Field
House
6.06 Adopt Speed Hump Policy
6.07 Amend Stop Sign Policy
6.08
6.09
6.10
6.11
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1
7.2
7.3
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Review Council Coordinating Representatives (CCR's)
8.2 Approve Purchase Agreement for Merten Property
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 6, 1999
Page 3
8.3 Consider Request of Plymouth Business Council to Allow Non -Residents to Serve on
City Boards and Commissions
8.4
9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1
9.2
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require S affirmative votes of the City Council for approval
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member cities on July 15.
This year, both volume one, which
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volume two, which contains benefit
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Council to consider
affordability changes
Metropolitan Council staff is
recommending changes to the
affordable housing limits used in
implementing the Livable Communities
Act. A Council committee will consider
the changes in early July.
Based on its studies, Council staff is
recommending that the home owner-
ship upper price limit be increased
from $128,000 to $134,250. The limit
is the same as the purchase price limit
established by the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency (MHFA).
As a result, the staff calculates that
a four -person household will need
approximately $46,000 in income to
purchase a home selling for the
proposed upper limit. The income is
about 73 percent of the area median
income. The rental upper income limits
are also changed. The proposed rent
limits adjusts for household size and
assumes 1.5 persons per bedroom.
The proposed limits are: efficiency
($556), 1 bedroom ($596), 2 bed-
rooms ($715) and 3 bedrooms ($826).
If you have questions, contact Gene
Ranieri at (651) 215-4001 or Tom
McElveen at the Met Council (651)
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All AMM member cities will automati-
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Laurie Jennings at (651) 215-4000.
Proposed changes to
LCA will be discussed
The Council will discuss pro-
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demonstration account at a July
committee meeting.
The proposed criteria will apply
to the demonstration account's
1999 program. Approximately $5.0
million will be available.
The proposed changes empha-
size projects located in dedicated
transitways or transit corridors with
high -frequency bus service, a
compact and connected develop-
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uses, and improved linkages to
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