HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 08-20-1999AUGUST 20, 1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.-
NOTE:
CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 7: 00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: BUDGET
STUDY SESSION, Public Safety Training Room
SPECIAL JOINT COUNCILIPLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING ON
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, Council
Chambers
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER], 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: BUDGET
STUDYSESSION, Public Safety Training Room
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 7: 00 PM
2. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 7: 00 PM
3.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 7: 00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
PACT, Hadley Lake Room
Agenda is attached (M-2)
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
Agenda is attached (M-3)
4. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE,
Medicine Lake Room
5.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
AUGUST 20, 1999
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7: 00 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake
Room
6. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, City Offices Closed.
7. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 4:00 PM YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
8. August, September, and October calendars are attached. (M-8)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Metropolitan Council notice of positions available on the Metropolitan Parks and
Open Space Commission. (1-1a)
b) Home Free first and second quarter statistics reports. (I -1b)
c) Plymouth Police Department notice to residents with crimefighting suggestions.
(I -I c)
d) City news release regarding visits by firefighters to neighborhood parks. (1-1d)
e) City news release with tips on safe driving in school and residential areas. (1-1e)
fj Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility July 199 Population Report, with a
cover memo from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt. (I f)
g) Agenda and registration materials for League of Minnesota Cities September 16
Regional Meeting. (I -1g)
h) Information on a Northwest Cable Commission Public hearing scheduled for
August 26 regarding the transfer of ownership from MediaOne to AT&T. (I -1h)
2. MINUTES
a) Draft minutes of the Planning Commission June 23 meeting. (1--2a)
N Bassett Creek Water Management Commission July 15 meeting. (I -2b)
c) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission August 12 meeting. (I -2c)
d) Youth Advisory Council August 16 meeting. (I -2d)
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3. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Audrey Reid regarding cable service in the northwest suburbs. The
letter has been forwarded to Communications Supervisor Helen LaFave. (I -3a)
b) Letter from Public Works Director Fred Moore to MNDoT Metro Division
Engineer Richard Stehr regarding Highway 169 storm sewer maintenance. (I --3b)
4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAX News. (I -4a)
S. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) Draft agenda for the September 7 Regular Council Meeting. (I -5a)
6. STAFFREPORTS
a) Report on request for an "all—way" stop at the intersection of 2e Avenue and
Yuma Lane. (I -6a)
DATE: August 19, 1999
TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
FROM: John Sweeney, Transit Administrator
SUBJECT: AUGUST 25 MEETING
The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on
WEDNESDAY, August 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hadley Lake Room (lower level of
Plymouth City Hall in the Engineering Department).
The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Please note some materials will be distributed at the
meeting.
I. Approval of minutes of July 28, 1999.
II. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for July 1999 (information
from George Bentley will be distributed at the meeting).
III. Status report on Plymouth Flyer service (Jim Baldwin).
IV. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations.
V. Discussion Re: Service Enhancements that will become effective September 20, 1999.
VI. Other comments.
DATEMM-25-99PACTAoe
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA M
sib WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25,1999
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item
will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Robert and Julie Fern. Approve variances for impervious surface coverage and side yard setback. The variances
would allow construction of a room addition onto the rear of their home, and an attached three -stall garage onto the front
of their home, located at 15130-9'" Avenue North. (99043)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ATS & R Architects. Conditional Use Permit for an eight -foot high security fence around the perimeter of the stadium, a
variance for an accessory structure, and Sign Variances for the Wayzata High School stadium complex located at 4955
Peony Lane North. (99052)
B. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for a daycare facility at
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church located at 5005 Northwest Boulevard. (99061)
C. Glass Service Co. Inc. Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Amendment and Variance for expansion of the building to
include quick lube and glass repair services at the Wave Car Wash located at 9900 County Road 9. (99065)
D. McCarthy Construction. Conditional Use Permit to exceed 50 percent office use in an industrial facility located at
9714 10P Avenue North. (99074)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. David and Alla Vaynberg. Variances for a three -season porch for property located at 10710 341" Avenue North.
(99076)
B. Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Planned Unit Development Plan Amendment to 1) increase the size of the proposed daycare
center in "Plymouth Station" from the approved 6,030 square feet to 8,632 square feet and, 2) revise the site plan
accordingly, for property located northwest of the intersection of Medina Road and Dunkirk Lane. (99077) (Second
Meeting)
C. Skyline Design. Variances to construct a three season room addition for property located at 1040 Zanzibar Lane North.
(99073)
D. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. Consideration and review of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) for a proposed golf course and other recreational facilities on the .148.9 -acre Eagle Lake Regional Park property
located in the City of Plymouth north of Co. Rd. 10 approximately 0.75 miles west of Highway 169. (99009)
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This letter is to inform local units of government thatTi 4 peL4A1'rs`on the Metropolitan Parks
and Open Space Commission are open for appointment. The five positions are for Commission
Districts E, F, G and H (see enclosed map), and the chair of the Commission, who is appointed
at -large from anywhere within the seven -county metropolitan area. The four district positions
have terms that will expire 1/2003. The chair will complete a term that expires 1/2001.
These appointments are governed under the Minnesota Open Appointments process administered
by the Secretary of State; therefore, interested individuals should contact the Secretary of State's
office at 651/297-5845 for an application form. Completed applications are also to be returned
to the Secretary of State. The deadline for persons applying for these appointments is Friday,
September 3, 1999.
After receipt of the applications by the Secretary of State, the applications are forwarded to the
Metropolitan Council. Applicants will be asked to appear for an interview at a public meeting
conducted by a Metropolitan Council Appointments Committee. These public meetings will be
held in late September. The Metropolitan Council will also notify legislators in the affected
districts of the names and backgrounds of the applicants and solicit their recommendations.
Following the public hearings, the Appointments Committee will meet to review the information
and make recommendations on the appointments to the full Council. It is expected that the
appointments will be made in October.
The Metropolitan Council invites local units of government to participate in this appointments
process and make recommendations to the Council on any of the appointments to be made.
Local governments may wish to encourage citizens who have an interest in the work of the
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission to become applicants. Qualifications for
membership include: applicants must be a resident of the commission district for which they are
seeking appointment, and shall not during the terms of office hold the office of Metropolitan
Council member, be a member of the Metropolitan Airports Commission or Sports Facilities
Commission, or hold any judicial office. If you have any questions about this appointment
process, please call Julie Opsahl of the Council staff at 651/602-1630.
The Metropolitan Council would like to thank local units of government for participating in this
procepland encourages you to make recommendations on any of the appointments to be made.
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Home
Free Domestic Assault
Intervention Project
August 12, 1999
Mr. Dwight Johnson
Plymouth City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson,
3409 Kilmer Lane N. Business (612) 545-7080
Plymouth, MN 55441 Crisis Line (612) 559-4945
Fax (612) 545-7071
Enclosed are the quarterly statistics for both the first and second quarters of 1999. Please
note that, due to new computer software, we have revised the first quarter report which
was sent to you earlier.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at anytime.
Best Regards,
Mary Monteon y
Program Director Home Free
Enc.
cc: Chief Craig Gerdes, Police Department
Elliott Knetsch, City Prosecutor
Joel Franz, Police Department
Mary Monteon, Home Free
Nita Quinn, Home Free
Pat Murphy, Missions, Inc.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH - REVISED IST QUARTER 1999
HOME FREE REPORT FOR JAN 1, 1999 TO MARCH 31, 1999
1999
1998
QTR.
YTD
QTR.
YTD
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Police Activities:
Arrests
17
17
16
16
Dual Arrests
3
j 3
2
2
Juvenile Arrests
0
0
1
1
Non Crime Incidents
40
j 40
29
29
Complaints
; NIANIA
N/A
N/A
Home Free Not Notified by Police
18
18
7
7
City Prosecution:
Formal Complaints
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Tab Charges (Charged at time of arrest)
N/A
I N/A
N/A
N/A
Charges Declined by Prosecutor
N/A
I N/A
N/A
N/A
Home Free Victim Services Provided:
, 406
I 406
351
351
OFP's Written
7
j 7
11
11
OFP's Granted
! 5
; 5
10
10
Harassment Orders
! 0
0
1
1
Court Advocacy Provided
28
28
30
30
Safety Plans
73
i 73
N/A
N/A
Individual Advocacy
1 8
8
20
20
Systems Advocacy
1 12
12
25 1
25
Community Visits
j 1
1
0
0
Transportation Provided
j 8
8
4
4
Face-to-Face Contacts
j 14
14
25
25
Phone/Letter Contacts
103
103
60
60
Information/Referral
124
124
140
140
# of Support Groups Held
' 23
23
25
25
UNDUPLICATED NUMBER SERVED:
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# of Women Sheltered
I 2
2
4
4
# of Children Sheltered
4
4
j 7
7
# of Women Attending Support Groups
30
30
58
58
# of Children in Support Group Childcare
45
j 45
32
32
#Victims Served in Community Programs
159
! 159
128
128
Total Unduplicated
240
240
( 229
229
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HOME FREE REPORT FOR APRIL 1, 1999 TO JUNE 30, 1999
1999
1998
QTR.
YTD
QTR.
YTD
Police Activities:
Arrests
15
32
26
42
Dual Arrests
8
11
6
8
Juvenile Arrests
1
1
0
1
Non Crime Incidents
39
79
4
33
Complaints
0
! 0
N/A
N/A.
Home Free Not Notified by Police
6
24
1
8
City Prosecution:
Formal Complaints
2
2
N/A
N/A
Tab Charges (Charged at time of arrest)
15
15
N/A
N/A
Charges Declined by Prosecutor
0
0
N/A
N/A
Home Free Victim Services Provided:
392
798
353
704
OFP's Written
I 9
16
23
34
OFP's Granted
8
j 13
16
26
Harassment Orders
2
2
1
2
Court Advocacy Provided
18
46
28
58
Safety Plans
52
125
N/A j
N/A
Individual Advocacy
22
30
41 I
61
Systems Advocacy
1 24
36
19
44
Community Visits
1
2
0 ,
0
Transportation Provided
17
25
I 4
8
Face -to -Face Contacts
26
40
I 20
45
Phone/Letter Contacts
157
260
84
144
Information/Referral
43
167
93
233
# of Support Groups Held
! 13
I 36
! 24
49
UNDUPLICATED NUMBER SERVED:
# of Women Sheltered
0
I 2
0
4
# of Children Sheltered
0
4
0
7
# of Women Attending Support Groups
17
j 47
35
93
# of Children in Support Group Childcare
1 26
71
37 I
69
# Victims Served in Community Programs
116
275
84
212
Total Unduplicated
j
! 159
399
156 I
385
PLYMOUTH
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PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT
Investigation Division: 509-5192
The Plymouth Police Department has received a significant increase in reports of
theft from mail crimes.
While the Police Investigative Division recognizes that the pending arrival of the State of Minnesota
rebate checks may be one reason for this increase, the Department has also received reports of other
types of mail being stolen.
We ask that you be alert to this issue in your neighborhood. Report any suspicious behavior to the police
immediately. Dial 9-1-1.
TAKE A BITE OUT OF
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Neighbors are the best defense against crime.
Light Up.
A well -lit neighborhood presents a unified front against crime and poses greater risk to criminal activity. No home should appear dark
after dusk. To create a uniform pattern of lighting and the appearance of occupied dwellings, we ask neighbors to use photoelectric
lights on the exterior of their homes and light timers within their homes.
Lock Up.
60% of Plymouth's residential burglaries involve NO FORCE. The burglar entered through an unlocked or open garage door, front
door, service door to garage, window or patio door. Keep homes locked and garage doors closed at ALL TIMES. If a neighbor has
left their garage door open, give them a courtesy call to remind them to secure this vulnerable entrance.
Remove all Personal Property from Vehicle/Lock Vehicle.
Remove garage door openers from vehicles. They are "keys" to your home.
Participate in the Operation Identification Program (OPID).
Marked property is more risky to steal, difficult to fence and has a devalued street value. OPID aids law enforcement in tracing
ownership of recovered property, returning property to rightful owner and presenting evidence in court. Many insurance companies
give discounts for participation in this program.
Well -Informed Neighbors Reduce the Opportunity for Crime.
If you are going on vacation, receiving a shipment of furniture, etc., expecting a service professionals, involved in a family wedding or
funeral, or are having a friend/relative to come to live with you, notify your neighbors so that they can help look out for you.
For More Information, Call:
Sara Lynn Cwayna 509-5198
For Release 8:51 AMEST
August 16, 1999
Plymouth Firefighters to Bring Fire Engines to Plymouth Parks
Kids playing in Plymouth parks will have a chance to meet Plymouth Firefighters and see
a truck during September. Firefighters will bring a fire engine to parks and do informal fire
safety education on four dates.
Firefighters will be at the following locations on the following dates:
• South Shore Park, 1& Avenue and South Park Drive, September 8,4-5:30 p.m.
• Turtle Lake Park, 46th Avenue and Lanewood Lane, September 16, 4-5:30 p.m.
• Imperial. Hill Park 17t` Avenue and Shadyview Lane, September 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
• South Shore Park, NO Avenue and South Park Drive, September 29,4-5:30.
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Sara Lynn Cwayna 509-5198
For Release 8:51 AMEST
August 17, 1999
School's Open, Drive Carefully
Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes urges drivers to be extra alert this time of year.
"School will soon be open again. It's an exciting time for children, especially for those young
children who will be attending school for the first time. We ask that drivers take added
precaution when driving throughout the community, especially when driving in school and
residential areas." The Plymouth Police Departments offers parents these tips.
• Slow down in school and residential areas.
9 Be alert for crosswalks. Stop to allow pedestrians to use them. It's the law.
• Teach children to never enter the roadway from between parked cars,
to walk on the sidewalk in the opposite direction of traffic and
to use crosswalks and designated school crossings whenever possible.
• Work out a safe route to school and walk the route with children before school opens.
• Use the buddy system. If possible have neighborhood children walk to and from
school together.
"We look forward to a safe school year and thank you for your part in keeping our kids safe,"
said Gerdes.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: August 16, 1999
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report
Attached is the report that was provided by Hennepin County staff for the month of July, 1999.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in July was 593, less than the
occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit.
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Date: August 13, 1999
'f o: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
From: Jan I. Smaby; Community Corrections Director
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Subject: County Correctional Facility Population Reporf - July, 1999
As requested, please find attached the average daily population reports for the Adult
Corrections Facility, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the County Home School for the
month of July, 1999.
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Judge Kevin Burke
Judge Pam Alexander
Sandra Vargas
Anne Hurlbert, City of Plymouth
DOCC Management Team
State Representative Wes Skoglund
Carole Martin
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Adult Corrections Facility
Men's Section
July Average Population
Average Men's Section Straight Time Total Count
Less: Average Absentees*
Plus: Work Release housed at Men's Section
Average Men's Section Sentenced Inside Count
Plus: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS)
Total Men's Section Inside Count
(highest inside count during month: 417)
Men's Section Capacity
Less: Average Inside Count
Average Available Beds
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
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ACF Men's Section
(Capacity - 395)
*Home Monitoring, housed in Work Release due to PSWP participation,. etc.
374
(65)
1
310
68
378
395
(378)
17
13 Avail. Beds
■ Not Sentenced
■ Sentenced
Adult Corrections Facility
Women's Section
July Average Population
Average Women's Section Straight Time Total Count
Plus: Work Release women housed in Women's Section
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 month: 57)
Total Women's Section Capacity" 58
Less: Average Inside Count (52)
Average Available Beds 6
"JDC girls were moved back downtown as of 5/12/99 and module is now occupied
by ACF women.
64
3
(15)
52
0
52
1999 Monthly Average Population
ACF Women's Section
(Capacity = 58 as of 5/12/99)
60
50 ,
40 OAvail. Beds
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30
■JDC Girls' Annex
20
10
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Work Release
July 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: 174)
Work Release Capacity
Less: Average Inside Count
Average Available Beds
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
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1999 Monthly Average Population
ACF Work Release
(Capacity =172)
230
(93)
137
26
163
172
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❑ Avail. Beds
■ Inside Count
Juvenile Detention Center
July Average Population
Average Total Detained Population 160
Housed outside of JDC:
Home Detention/Post Disposition Home Detention 49
ACF Girls Annex 0
CHS Secure Unit 5
Other (Wabasha, Wilson Center, Dakota Co., etc.) 16
Average Total Housed Outside of JDC 70
Average Inside Count: 90
(highest inside count during month: 108)
JDC Capacity 87
Less: Average Inside Count -90
Average Available Beds -3
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(highest inside count during month: 142)
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Available
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Capacity
Population
Beds*
Beds
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24
20
0
4
Short Term Juvenile Males
Cottage 2
22
14
1
7
Juvenile Female Offenders
Cottage 3
24
24
0
0
Juvenile Sex Offenders
143 136
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137 140
Cottage 4 •
24
14
0
10
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 1345
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24
20
1
3
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 15-17
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24
23
1
0
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 1547
Cottage 7
24
21
1
2
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 1749
Total
166
136
1 4
1 26
(highest inside count during month: 142)
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.
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that the resident is returned to CHS.
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1999 Metro
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Thursday, September 16, 1999
3:00 - 8:30 p.m.
New Brighton Family Service Center
400 10'h Street NW
New Brighton, MN
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a special program tailored to the metropolitan area.
Mayors, councilmembers, and city staff won't want to miss this
opportunity to visit with LMC/AMM staff,
Metropolitan Council officials, and peers from other cities.
3:00
Welcome and Overview of Day
3:05
Legislative Prospective on the 2000 Session
Gary Carlson, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, LMC
Gene Ranieri, Executive Director, AMM
Roger Peterson, Director, Legislative Affairs, AMM
3:35
Affordable Housing Strategies and Programs
Robed Odman, Director, Multifamily Housing Division, MHFA
Tom McElveen, Director, Housing and Redevelopment, Metropolitan Council
4:15
Employee Health and Benefit Programs from LMCIT
Ann Gorgon, Employee Benefits Progrom Manager, LMCIT
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Social Hour
6:00
Dinner
6:45
Welcome from Host Mayor, LMC President, AMM President
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7:15
Discussion of Legislative Review of Metropolitan Government
Leadership from the House Local and Metropolitan Committee will discuss
their planned review of metropolitan government during the 2000 session
Invited speakers are: Representative Barb Hooke
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PUBLIC HEARING
Crystal City Hall
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal
Thursday, August 26, 1999
7:00 p.m.
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AUG 2 0 1999
The Hearing is being conducted by the Cable Commission's Executive and
Negotiating Committees. Committee members are: Jack Irving, Dan Donahue,
Mike Meinz, Dave Callister, Helen LaFave, Bill Blonigan, Mary Gwin-Lenth and
Jerry Dulgar.
1. Call To Order.
2. Open Public Hearing Regarding The Transfer Of Ownership From
MediaOne to AT&T;
a. presentation by MediaOne and AT&T;
b. presentation by Commission consultants;
C. comments by the public;
d. continue public hearing to Thursday, September 23rd at 7:30 a.m.
3. Other.
4. Adjourn
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TO: Chairman Jack Trving and the Members of the Executive Committee and Commission for
the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission, and Gregory Moore, its
Executive Director
FROM: Adrian Herbst
DATE: August 19, 1999
RE: Public Hearing Regarding Transfer of Ownership of Cable Communications Franchise
from MediaOne to AT&T
At the direction of the Commission, the Executive Committee will be holding a public-hea4ng
on Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crystal City Hall regarding the transfer of ownership of its
cable television system and the franchise held by MediaOne and granted to it by the Commission.
The process for review by the Commission, and delegated to the Executive Committee, is to
conduct a public hearing consistent with Minnesota law and the existing franchise.
The franchise agreement, as well as Minnesota law, provide authority for the Commission to
review and approve a transfer of ownership. The role of the Commission is to ascertain through a public
hearing whether or not there may be an adverse impact to subscribers as a result of the transfer of
ownership from MediaOne to AT&T and, additionally, whether or not AT&T has sufficient
qualifications from the standpoint of its legal, technical, and financial qualifications, to meet the
obligations of the franchise that was granted to MediaOne.
The Executive Committee will also need to determine whether or not there are any outstanding
issues with MediaOne in terms of its performance of the obligations required by it under the franchise or
matters in dispute that should be brought to the attention of AT&T or otherwise identified and preserved
in the transfer so the Commission does not lose any rights it has to enforce the requirements even though
the franchise is being transferred to a new legal entity.
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Because the federal law and a franchise agreement allow a limited time for review of a requested
approval to a franchising authority regarding a transfer of ownership of a cable system and the franchise
held by a cable company, it is incumbent upon the Commission and the Executive Committee to act
within the timelines that are provided.
We have previously recommended that the Commission follow the guidelines of the Minnesota
law and its franchise which provides 90 days for review.
By way of background, once a request for review has been filed in the form of a 394 application
by the existing cable company, the Commissionhad 30 days within which to make a determination that
there was an adverse impact and as a result deny the transfer or to schedule a public hearing. The
Commission scheduled a public hearing.. The public hearing was required to be scheduled within
30 days after the date the Commission determined there may be an adverse impact and for that reason
scheduled a public hearing. An official notice was placed ui the Minneapolis Stur Tribune 14 days in
advance of August 26 as required under the franchise.
The Commission must make a final determination on the transfer and either approve or deny the
transfer within 30 days after August 26.
The Commission has utilized the assistance of its Executive Director, Greg Moore, in
coordination with The Baller Herbst Law Group and Adrian Herbst, the Commission's attorney, and
also Charles Gran-dich & Associates, a technical and financial consultant, to evaluate the materials and
information the Commission has been furnished with.
It is anticipated that a preliminary report will be made by Greg Moore and Adrian Herbst at the
meeting of August 26 and a final report will be submitted in sufficient time for the Commission and its
Executive Committee to take final action within the 30 -day time period after the hearing that is held on
August 26.
We recommend at the August 26 meeting that the Commission and its Executive Committee ask
cable company representatives to provide an outline of the proposed transfer, any changes that are
contemplated as a result of the transfer, and to respond to questions that may be asked of them by
members of the Commission and the public.
After the presentation by representatives from the cable company, the Commission's Executive
Director, Gregory Moore, and its attorney, Adrian Herbst, should provide a brief overview of the
process, the work they are doing, and any preliminary recommendations they have for the Commission.
It is likely that a preliminary report will be distributed at the meeting.
After the above two presentations are made, the Commission should open the meeting to any
persons of the public who wish to be heard. In order to allow sufficient time for all members of the
public to make continents or to raise questions, a time limit should be provided to ensure everyone has
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an equal opportunity to comment. The Commission and its Executive Committee may, wish to refer
questions to the cable company, its staff or attorney, or directly respond to public questions.
At the conclusion of all testimony, the Commission should continue the public hearing (it should
not be closed at this meeting) to a date 30 days thereafter for final action by the Commission.
Once the hearing is closed, all reports received, and the Commission takes action to either
approve or deny the transfer, representatives of the cable company should be notified and to comply
with requirements and conditions included in the action of the Commission.
M-Gummission (Tmnsfer orOwnenhip Public Heuring)(8-10.99)
Draft Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
June 23, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Bob Stein, John
Stoebner (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Roger Berkowitz and Sarah Reinhardt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Allen Ribbe
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planners Kendra Lindahl and
John Rask
4 Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to approve the
June 9, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously. (Commissioner Berkowitz abstained.)
5 Consent Agenda
6 Public Hearings
A LEN BUSCH ROSES. (99045)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Len Busch Roses for an Interim Use Permit
to place 25,000 cubic feet of fill on the Len Busch Roses property to complete the
grading and filling required to prepare the site for the construction of future greenhouses
located at 4045 Highway 101 North. The application includes the filling of 18,000
square feet of wetland, which is less than the 2 -acre exemption allowance by the Wetland
Conservation Act for agricultural uses. Planner Rask gave an overview of the June 17,
1999 staff report.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked why agricultural uses are exempt from building permit
requirements. Planner Rask responded that agricultural parcels are typically larger and
therefore, there are not the same health and safety risks. Commissioner Reinhardt asked
if there weren't safety issues with agricultural buildings. Planner Rask responded
affirmatively.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked how the proposed reguiding affected this site. Planning
Supervisor Senness responded that it would have no affect as the site is zoned FRD and
would remain so until development other than the present use was proposed.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if Condition 8 regarding the limitation on hauling during
the time road restrictions are in place didn't need a more specific date. Planner Rask
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responded that this was added as a reminder, that roads are posted and that the restrictions
are common knowledge to people affected by them.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein
recommending approval of an Interim Use Permit to allow the placement of
approximately 25,000 cubic yards of fill on the site of Len Busch Roses, located at 4045
Highway 101 North, subject to the conditions in the resolution prepared by staff. Roll
Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B CITY OF PLYMOUTH. (99039)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment related to temporary, outdoor events and sales in non-
residential zoning districts. Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the June 17, 1999 staff
report.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the intent of the change was to allow each tenant in a 20 -
tenant building one event or to allow one tenant 20 events. Planner Lindahl responded
that it was the former. Planning Supervisor Senness suggested that the language in the
ordinance be revised to state: "However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be
permitted one (1) special event per year."
Chairman Stulberg asked if the revisions needed to define the term "carnival." Planner
Lindahl responded that a definition for "carnival" is included in the Definition section of
the City Code, but could also be added to the Zoning Ordinance.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of 1) an ordinance amending the text of Chapter 21 of the City
Code, also known as the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, with the modification to
Subdivision 8.(a)(3) to state that each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted
one (1) special event per year and 2) a resolution containing findings of fact for amending
the Zoning Ordinance text, subject to the conditions in the resolution prepared by staff.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
7 Other Business
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June 23, 1999
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Chairman Stulberg announced the resignation of Commissioner Sipkins, thanking him for
all of his many contributions to the City of Plymouth through his participation on the
Planning Commission and the Charter Commission and stating that he will be missed.
Planning Supervisor Senness reminded the Commissioners of the open house meetings
pertaining to the proposed land use amendments for the focus areas. Chairman Stulberg
asked that the Commission receive the comments from the open houses prior to the
Public Hearing on July 14.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to adjourn.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22
p.m.
Call to Order.
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order at 12:15 p.m., Thursday,
July 15, 1999, at the City of Golden Valley City Hall by Chairman Enck.
Roll Call:
Crystal:
Commissioner Tom Mathisen Counsel: Charlie LeFevere
Golden valley:
Commissioner Ed Silberman Engineer: Len Kremer
Medicine Lake:
Commissioner John O'Toole Recorder. Pat Schutrop
Minneapolis:
Alternate Jodi Polzin
Minnetonka:
Commissioner Lee Gustafson
New Hope:
Commissioner Peter Enck
Plymouth:
Commissioner Ron Quanbeck
Robbinsdak:
Commissioner William Deblon
St. Louis Park:
Commissioner Michael Rardin
Also present: David Hanson, Alternate Commissioner, City of Golden Valley
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works, City of Golden Valley
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, City of Golden Valley
Nancy Azzam, League of Women Voters
Paul Samson, Co-chair, Medicine Lake Planning Commission
Caren Offerum, Medicine Lake resident
Larry Haukos, Houston Engineering, Inc.
Approval and/or Correction of Minutes:
The minutes of June 17, 1999 were presented. Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. O'Toole seconded
approval of minutes. Carried unanimously.
Financial Statements:
1. Mr. Silberman presented the Treasurers Report as of July 15, 1999. The checking account
balance is $59,402.56. The investment balance is $65,977.01, plus two commercial papers
for $99,83850 (due August 9, 1999) and $204,558.78 (due September 9, 1999) for a total
investment balance of $370,37429. One of the three previous investments was not
reinvested to cover upcoming costs. The construction account is as follows:.
Construction Account Balance .................................... $114,436.75
Commercial Paper (due September 9,1999) .......................... $1991617.75
Long -Term Investment (due March 24, 2000) ........................ $999,843.75
Total Construction Account Balance .............................. $1,313,898.25
The construction escrow amount held by the City of Minneapolis is $341,356.29 (as of
March 31, 1999). The Treasurers Report was accepted as presented and ordered to be
filed subject to audit.
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Presentation of Invoices to be Paid. -f • Z b
The following invoice was presented for approval:
1. An invoice was received from Barr Engineering Company for professional services from
May 29, 1999 through July 2, 1999, in the amount of $46,886.28.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Rardin seconded approval for payment of claims as set
forth on the invoice. Upon call of the roll, the vote was unanimously carried.
2. An invoice was received from Kennedy & Graven for professional services for the second
quarter 1999 in the amount of $9,438.52.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Gustafson seconded approval for payment of claims as set
forth on the invoice. Upon call of the roll, the vote was unanimously carried.
Communications:
Chairman:
1. Mr. Enck received a Focus 10,000 Minnesota's Lakeside magazine that he passed around
for the Commissioners to look at.
2. In the opinion page of the July 14, 1999 issue of the Crystal-Robbinsdale-Golden Valley
Sun Post, an article was published discussing a survey performed by Metropolitan State
University College of Management concerning the public's level of trust in government.
The irony of the opinion expressed is that the local level of government received a higher
level of trust than the State government, yet the State wants to be involved in the
management of local levels of government.
3. A publication was received from the Environmental Ground, Inc. that was passed around
for the Commissioners to review.
Counsel:
1. Mr. LeFevere distributed the following communications:
• A notice of availability from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency relating to the
document entitled Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas.
• A flyer announcing the Second Annual Minneapolis Aquatennial Mississippi River
Canoe Adventure scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 1999.
• The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules Chapter 7050 regarding water
quality standards for all waters of the state.
• Information concerning grants awarded for Mississippi River projects in the local
area from U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service.
• A notice from the Friends of the Mississippi River concerning a Leaders Forum
scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 1999.
Corps of Engineers:
1. In a recent conversation with Dave Raasch, Corps of Engineers, Mr. Raasch told
Mr. Kremer the real estate credits for the Bassett Creek flood control project received
approval by the Corps Real Estate Department. Mr. Raasch is negotiating approximately
$100,000 associated with the reach of the tunnel built by the Corps with the City of
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Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He felt that they would
resolve this by the middle of August. The credit data proceeds with the Corps' internal
audit and that will take about 60 days. When the Corps' approval process is complete, the
Commission will receive the remaining cash due in excess of $200,000. This amount will be
added to the $341,356.29 held in the City of Minneapolis escrow account. At the point of
this transaction, the Corps will turn the project over to the local sponsor.
Commissioners:
L. Mr. Quanbeck reported on a meeting that took place with Dean Barkley, Director of the
State Planning Agency, on June 23. Attendees included Mr. Quanbeck, Mr. Fred Moore,
Mr. Gustafson, Mr. Pearson, and Mr. Kremer. The purpose of the meeting was to
familiarize Mr. Barkley with the water quality activities of the Commission, particularly in
the Medicine Lake area, and alleviate misunderstanding he has about those activities.
Mr. Barkley was receptive to the information shared and was interested in helping to get
input that would facilitate water quality in a statewide program.
The new legislation concerning WMO board appointments was briefly discussed with
Mr. Barkley. Mr. Barkley offered to help resolve any differences between the Board of
Water and Soil Resources and the Commission regarding the recent legislation.
Mr. Barkley is also chairman of the Environmental Quality Board and offered his
assistance in moving forward programs that concern water quality issues.
Mr. Barkley said a capital bonding bill is being prepared for the next legislative session.
He suggested the Commission prepare a packet of information concerning water quality
improvements on some of the major water bodies (Medicine, Sweeney, Twin, and Wirth
lakes) and submitted to him before the end of the year for possible inclusion in the 1999
State bonding bill.
Based on current information and local cooperation, Mr. Kremer will prepare an
assessment for the next meeting of what capital improvements are feasible for the
Commission to perform on three or four of the major water resources within the
watershed.
Engineer:
No communications.
New Business
L 215 Peninsula Drive: Medicine Lake. Paul Samson, Medicine Lake Planning Commission;
Caren Offerum, homeowner; and Larry Haukos, Houston Engineering, Inc. attended
today's meeting to discuss the project. The project is construction of a proposed single-
family home on the peninsula in Medicine Lake. An existing cabin is on the property and
will be replaced by a single-family home. Because of the construction, approximately
20 cubic yards of fill will be placed below the flood levels of Medicine Lake. Compensating
storage will be provided on the northwest corner of the lot. There may be an issue
concerning the conditions shown on the current topographic map varying from the
conditions that existed when the floodplain ordinance was adopted.
As proposed, there is about 20 cubic yams of fill being placed below the flood level of
Medicine Lake. Because storage is critical at this location, compensating storage would be
required. The recommendation is to provide compensation hydraulically connected to
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Medicine Lake. The engineer still needs to compare the submitted topographic map with
the original topo map used at the time of the floodplain adoption.
Discussion followed. Last year, Ms. Offerum said they placed boulders to correct some
erosion problems along the shoreline of the property and placed crushed rock on the
driveway. They also placed silt fencing to prevent sediment from entering Medicine Lake
as required by the DNR. This work caused disruption of the existing vegetation therefore
causing some topographic changes during the improvement process.
Mr. Deblon expressed concerned that the new residence will be about 10 feet closer to the
shore. The new home cannot be moved back because the sewer main is behind the house.
The foundation of the new home will be built on piles and the elevation will meet the flood
level ordinance.
Mr. Silberman suggested that because of the size of Medicine Lake and its relationship to
other lakes in the watershed, the Commission be cautious concerning exceptions it would
allow concerning the lake. Mr. O'Toole added, although he agrees with Mr. Silberman, he
stated that Medicine Lake is a small community with limited buildable area and wants to
work with its residents to comply with regulations.
Mr. Kremer said a request will be stated in the approval letter asking that another plan
be submitted showing where the compensating storage will be provided.
Mr. Quanbeck moved and Mr. Rardin seconded the motion to approve the project based
on the Engineer's recommendations. Carried unanimously.
2. General Mills JFB Technical Center Addition: Golden Valley. The project is located on
the General Mills North Campus in Golden Valley. A 26,900 -square -foot building addition
is proposed with associated grading and parking area. The construction will disturb
3.5 acres of the 91 -acre site requiring the project to meet the Commission's water quality
criteria. The area will ultimately be tributary to a point above Wisconsin Avenue and
tributary to the Brookview storage site.
General Mills' representatives met with Mr. Kremer and the City of Golden Valley to
discuss water quality alternatives for the site and drainage flowing down steep slopes
through a narrow valley and into a city storm sewer system. In order to meet the
Commission's criteria, a pond or dam would be required in the narrow valley.
One possibility discussed was to divert the runoff to two wetlands on the General Mills
property north of the existing site. Though the initial costs for this diversion are high, it
will accommodate future developments by General Mills. The Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources was contacted for concurrence. The DNR agreed that the two wetlands
can be used for water quality treatment. The developer is then proposing to raise the
wetland and the trail between the two wetlands on the site to provide water quality
treatment for the proposed addition as well as 21 acres for future expansion. They will
build a ponding area immediately adjacent to the wetland for discharge prior to going into
the wetland. Approval is recommended contingent on minor recommendations included in
the Commission engineer's memo to the Commissioners, minus recommendation (b) that
includes maintenance of a riser pipe which will be deleted from the plan.
Mr. Quanbeck moved and Mr. Deblon seconded the motion to approve the project
contingent on the Engineer's recommendations. Carried with one abstention by
Mr. O'Toole (employed by General Mills).
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Old Business:
1. Boundary Change Status. At the June meeting, the Commission's legal counsel was
directed to prepare a letter for Mr. Enck's signature to the member communities along
with the resolution for the communities to use for adoption of the boundary change by
their city councils. Since then, the cities of Crystal and St. Louis Park submitted
resolutions adopting the boundary change by their city councils.
Mr. LeFevere felt the credit issue concerning previous contributions made by Minneapolis
and the other member communities needed to be resolved by the Commission before the
letter went to the member communities. No provision for these funds was made in the
contract agreed upon by the Commission. Mr. Silberman called Mr. LeFevere and
suggested a provision be stated in the agreement addressing the contributions by
Minneapolis. Another meeting is scheduled after the Commission meeting today to discuss
this item further. The City of Minneapolis would like the previously adopted agreement to
include a line item stating the rate of disbursement of funds back to Minneapolis largely
because the rate the City contributed was higher than the current contribution rate.
The monies held in the Commission's treasury and contributed by the various
communities, including the City of Minneapolis, were made based on the assessed value
and their areas within the boundaries of Bassett Creek watershed.
Discussion followed. Mr. Enck's understanding is that the Commission approved the Year
2000 budget, the communities will pay the assessments, and the budget for Year 2001 will
show the readjustment of assessed value for the City of Minneapolis taking into account
the boundary change, and therefore no credit would be applied for past work.
Mr. Silberman pointed out the contributions that the City of Minneapolis is referring to is
a separate issue from the budget and these contributions are a result of the flood control
project and are held in the construction account. Mr. Silberman continued by explaining
the circumstances involving the contributions. The Commission received flood damage
reduction funds from the State of Minnesota to make up for contributions made by the
Commission communities toward the flood control project and some of that money is still
in the bank. Added to the flood damage reduction funds were contributions received from
Mn/DOT for flow contributions to the tunnel and money earned from interest and the
balance of the escrow account held by Minneapolis, which may reach over $500,000, for a
total of about $1.8 million.
The City of Minneapolis contribution rate for several years was around 12%; if the
boundary is changed as proposed, the rate could decrease by 3% or more from the
current (2000) rate of about 10.5%. Mr. Silberman said if a boundary change occurs and
if a refund is the action the Commission decides to take, he thinks it should be made at
the current (2000) rate. The actual distribution of costs arrived at in 1986 included
assessed valuations, land use, and contribution of land toward credit. The criteria used
made the cash contribution by Minneapolis 16.3%.
Ms. Pohan interprets the credit to mean "old" (referring to the pre -boundary change
financial relationship with the Commission) construction money contributed to the
Commission, whereby the Commission can decide to refund the communities or use as a
credit for a project. Ms. Pohdn asked if the funds are distributed back to the communities,
should the refund be based on the new boundary change relationship or based on the
original boundary relationship when the money was gathered?
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Ms. Polzin suggested it may be prudent for the Commission to have a plan in place to
dispense past contributions. Ms. Polzin also recommends if the Commission decides to
refund the money to the communities, it be refunded at the percentage rate it was given.
Mr. LeFevere suggests if there is going to be a cash rebate, it should be based on the cash
contribution. If there is a withdrawal from the account and credited to the various cities
for an agreed contribution, then the City of Minneapolis may be given a credit on the
basis of the original contribution too.
Mr. Rardin would like to resolve the question concerning what to do with the
contributions in the .construction account, either by returning funds or crediting the cities
based on original contribution rates. Mr. Mathisen asked that an addendum to the
agreement be made versus rewriting the agreement and asking the communities to adopt a
new resolution by his city council.
Mr. Enck would like to first have the boundary change agreement as it is now written and
resolution to be adopted by the member city councils and work on the assessment of costs
and refunds at a later date. The Commission can then evaluate prioritizing water quality
projects and the costs involved.
Mr. LeFevere suggested that all the member cities may be interested in memorializing the
past contributions and it may be appropriate to set forth a policy. The policy would be
independent of the boundary change, and for record keeping purposes, state that future
contributions will take into consideration the percentages contributed by the cities in the
past.
From the discussions today, Mr. Enck feels more clarification is necessary before a
decision is made concerning past contributions. He asked Mr. LeFevere and those
attending the meeting scheduled to take place after the Commission's meeting today to
discuss further where the Commission has been and where the money came from; what
percentages were used; and if the monies were returned to the cities, what would the
difference be in equity. Mr. Enck asked Mr. LeFevere to prepare a summary of what was
discussed today, and add to the agenda for the Commission's next meeting.
2. Status of Change for JPA and WMO Board Members. Mr. LeFevere reported that the law
states that after December 31, 1999, staff members now serving on WMOs and JPA
Boards are not eligible for appointment. Mr. LeFevere interprets that to mean `Inew"
appointments to the boards. Mr. Harnack interprets it to mean all staff members now
serving on WMOs and JPA boards need to step down from those positions.
Mr. LeFevere has been directed by two other WMOs to prepare amendments to their
Joint Powers Agreements moving up appointment dates that would have otherwise been
effective February 1(as is the case for the Commission).
A number of WMOs have taken a position in favor of repeal of the legislation when the
next legislature convenes and have appointed a number of their members and staff to
serve on a committee hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities to investigate the issues
associated with the law.
Mr. Enck is personally concerned about the loss of experience and continuity in getting the
job done, especially considering the critical point the Commission is approaching in
prioritizing water quality improveneuts in the watershed.
Mr. Enck asked this item be continued for discussion at the next Commission meeting.
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• Adjournment.
It was moved by Mr. Mathisen and seconded by Mr. Quanbeck that the meeting adjourn.
Chairman Enck adjourned the meeting at 1:55 p.m.
W. Peter Enck, Chairman Pat Schutrop, Recorder
Date:
Tom Mathisen, Secretary
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
August 12, 1999
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Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Musliner, Thompson, Wahl and
Willegalle; staff Bisek, Blank, Busch, Jensen and Pederson; Councilmember Black
and Planning Commissioner Stein
Absent: Commissioner Priebe
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the August meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner Musliner
to approve the minutes of the July meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary Bisek stated that the History Fest would be held Saturday, from 10-4 p.m., at
Parkers Lake. She said the Plymouth Leisure Times had been mailed to residents in early
August and asked if anyone had gotten any feedback on it. This is the newly formatted
recreation catalog, which is now being mailed separately from the city's main newsletter.
The cover on the next two issues will be designed in house. Starting in January, we will
have a consultant designing the cover.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Comprehensive plan study session. Mary Bisek presented a draft copy of the Recreation
Programs component to the Comprehensive Plan. Mary explained that "Adding Quality
to Life" is our slogan. Our Mission Statement has been around for awhile and it probably
needs to be tweaked, she said. Under the component Public Recreation, Plymouth Park
and Recreation offers a broad range of recreational experiences for youth through adults.
These recreational offerings fall within the following categories — adaptive, arts,
educational, special events, sports, and miscellaneous. A chart showing the special
events Plymouth offers was discussed briefly and some suggestions were made for how
to more clearly show participation rates. The other components of the Recreation chapter
include: Recreation in School, Districts (Plymouth is served by four school districts),
Other Public Facilities (i.e., golf courses, Hennepin Parks, Hennepin County Library,
Parkers Lake Golf Center, Historic Sites, etc.), Private Sector Recreation, National
Trends, and Recommendations. Mary asked the commissioners to spend some time in
the coming weeks studying the National Trends and Recommendations sections.
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Commissioner Musliner mentioned at -risk families being referred to in the first statement
under Recommendations, but not mentioned in the other statements. Mary said she will
look into this. Commissioner Fiemann said he agreed with the importance of historic
sites being identified throughout Plymouth and working with the Historical Society to
promote them.
b Plymouth Creek Center update. Crews are pouring concrete and laying slab around the
dome facility, and pulling wires for half the parking lot. The target is next week for curb
and gutter, and within two weeks they hope to have half the parking lot paved. We are
still on target for Astroturf crew to be there beginning September 1, and the dome
installation people are coming on October 15th. Staff is starting to market the facility.
Letters were sent out to all the soccer associations in the metropolitan area informing
them of the fieldhouse opening soon and explaining the benefits of playing on Astroplay.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Ferndale North Open Space. Director Blank explained how this issue surfaced with the
receipt of the first petition, which was then followed up by a second petition. The first
petition was asking that the current open space designation be changed to neighborhood
park and that a children's playground be installed. The second petition was requesting
that the open space status remain as is. He explained that commissioners had received all
of this information and that it would be forwarded to the Planning Commission and the
City Council. Director Blank explained that he had visited the site, which is 7.5 acres in
size, along with other members of the staff and members of PRAC. He stated that the
site is somewhat sloping with the north side higher than the south side. It's primarily
covered with weeds, sporadic tree growth and sumac. There is one drainage pond in the
northeast quadrant approximately two acres in size. The open space is entirely
surrounded by single family homes, but has three entrances that abut public street. The
City is currently upgrading Ferndale Lane and there will be an off road trail running north
and south connecting to County Road 6 on the north and Wayzata on the south. He said
if this item goes forward this evening, it will be on the September 8 Planning
Commission agenda. Director Blank reminded the audience that PRAC is an advisory
board, and the final decision will be made by the Council. Director Blank explained that
the Comprehensive Plan was originally developed in 1980 and was adopted in 1982. The
plan is being updated now through the year 2020. Director Blank displayed the current
parks and open space plan. He pointed out the neighborhood parks, city parks, playfields,
etc., and explained their function. He then explained open space parcels and where they
are located. There are 50 service areas in the city. The entire park system plan was based
on 50 walking neighborhoods and 10 driving neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks are
designed to be within walking neighborhoods. The park plan goal is to have a
neighborhood park in every neighborhood, but this is not always possible. Sometimes
elementary schools serve the function of a neighborhood park. Director Blank then said
that the 2020 population for Ferndale North is projected to be 429 people. Director Blank
explained the contract with the developer of this area, Lundgren Bros., and how this site
was deeded to the city as open space in 1977. The contract stated that this property
would not be developed and that no maintenance or improvements were intended or
implied. Director Blank then displayed some slides he had taken of the outlot showing
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the various entrances and different views of the open space from several directions.
Director Blank explained that the results of the first petition indicated a strong desire for
a playground to be installed somewhere within this open space. He thinks there is room
for some type of structure measuring 120 feet by 120 feet, but staff hasn't figured out at
this point where it would be possible to put such a facility. He said that a public trail
system would have to be installed connecting to the playground in order to allow access
for the public and park maintenance vehicles to get in to maintain the site. After
reviewing all the information submitted by residents and reviewing our own data as well
as visiting the site, staff recommends that this property remain open space. While the
proponents have built a strong case for making a change, staff feels that the contract
between the city and the developer must be honored, if we are to assure our residents that
property deeded as open space remains open space. Staff further recommends that the
City try to find an alternative site for a Ferndale North playground.
Mary Butler, 625 Brockton Lane, stated they bought their property in 1992, and it backs
up to pond. They strongly oppose a neighborhood park.
Sarah Waldrop, 13 years old, 18845 8th Avenue. Their family moved from Nebraska to
Plymouth when she was six. She said she was not looking forward to it, because she
didn't want to leave her friends behind. Once she moved in, though, she was excited
about the pond, trees, wildlife, etc. She doesn't want a playground there. She enjoys
what she sees in her backyard tvery day when she wakes up and feels there are plenty of
other parks in the area that serve the needs of children. She said there are five
playgrounds nearby. She feels this is nature's playground. What would happen to the
animals if a playground was developed? She strongly encourages people who want a
playground to take their children back to the wildlife area.
Bob Biaggio, 18790 4th Avenue. He has two children of playground age. His property
does not adjoin the natural area. He's frustrated by how this matter proceeded. It was
not handled through the Ferndale HOA. He felt that the letter wasn't balanced in its
approach. He thinks playground support is narrow, and that preserve support is broad.
The neighborhood has always had children and he feels that there are acceptable
alternatives. He wants area to remain as is. Commissioner Fiemann asked if HOA has
taken an official stand on this. Biaggio said he would defer to someone else to answer
this. The HOA newsletter did not mention the petition, however.
Sue Siegel, 18520 5th Avenue, feels the neighborhood deserves and needs a
neighborhood park. She had a copy of the original petition results, showing more support
for a playground than non-support. With the original petition, Ann Johnson, President of
the HOA, was contacted about the legal status of this land. Ann was unable to find
anything. Sue finally called the city and found out that the property, while it was handed
over by Lundgren Bros., was not clearly identified. On the park and trail map, put out by
the city, it is referred to as a neighborhood park. Location isn't as important to her as
simply having a neighborhood park. There are 174 families, with 150 children under the
age of 14. Thirteen of the last 15 homes sold were sold to families with small children.
These kids have no place to meet or play. There are no sidewalks, etc. This
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neighborhood is landlocked by a busy road, a swamp and a lake. There are no nearby
parks. Residents have to cross County Road 6 to get to Imperial Hills. Gleason Lake is
an elementary school, so it's really too busy. She and her husband used to live in Golden
Valley, on a park, and they found that it was an anchor for the neighborhood. This was a
gathering place for entire neighborhood. You get a better sense of who lives in the
neighborhood if you have a park in your area. Her neighborhood has many play groups
that have no place to meet. They have a July 4th party that is forced to meet in a cul-de-
sac. She thinks the pond would be a great place to ice skate in the winter. This parcel is
7.5 acres in size. She thinks the timing is critical because of budget planning that will
take place in the next few months. She pointed out that they meet the standards
necessary for getting a neighborhood park.
Lynn Gardner, 320 Brockton Lane. She spent some time trying to get the President of the
HOA involved in this process. Her husband used to be the president. She observed that
this issue was becoming decisive in the neighborhood. She wanted the HOA to publish a
newsletter about this, but that didn't happen. She believes there is a plan that was
prepared by Lundgren Bros. back in 1977 showing that a playground was proposed at one
time. She says the land has been referred to many ways. Original contract set it aside as
a nature preserve. But it's also been called open space, neighborhood park, etc. What is
open space? Is this property now included in the open space that came about just a few
years ago? She wanted an explanation of this.
Art Keeney, 900 Brockton Lane. He wants the commission to vote in favor of a park.
He pointed out that Director Blank's report said they have moderate park service in this
neighborhood, but it seems more like it's classed as inadequate, in his opinion.
Susan Murray, 720 Alvarado Lane. She has lived here for five years. She has no young
children living at home. She didn't even know land was there until just recently. This
land is bordered by about 20 residents. She doesn't see it as open space, because it has
no access to anyone else living in the area. She answered yes to first petition asking for
playground. She would like a walking path at the very least. Chair Anderson asked who
initiated the survey? Was it the city? She said no. Said she did not vote a second time,
because she felt once was sufficient. She pointed out the good and bad points of
developing this area and thinks reality is somewhere in between.
Melissa Barnes, 615 Brockton Lane, doesn't want the preserve to be turned into a
playground. She doesn't want to lose the area that she enjoys playing in. She observes
lots of wildlife there and doesn't think there's a need for a playground. There are other
playgrounds within two miles of neighborhood. If you disturb the area, and there's under
use, then you tore down the trees for no good reason. If it's over used, then you have too
much traffic. She lives near one of the accesses, and thinks it will invite trespassers.
She's a babysitter in the neighborhood, and thinks kids have plenty of play equipment.
Betty Good, 605 Brockton Lane, has lived there since 1992. She's right in the middle of
the Brockton Lane horseshoe. Some of the homes have backyards that adjoin the
preserve and some homes back up to Hadley Lake. She wants the preserve kept as is.
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This is what they were promised, when they bought their home. They purchased in this
area, because it was so private.
Steve Belden, 18725 4th Place, lives on the nature preserve. They have two children who
enjoy living there. There are lots of wildlife, trees and shrubs that have been there for the
last 22 years. There are many non-native species that have crept in, along with what was
there in the beginning. It would be nice to see woodduck houses, plantings of hardwood
trees, etc. At one time, Dutch Elm trees were growing there, but they became diseased
and were removed. This area should be studied and enhanced.
Jennifer Summers, 18810 4th Avenue, wants to preserve the open space. Her concerns
about changing it are parking, traffic, etc. She currently drives to other neighborhood
parks with her children and meets other people there. She belongs to a neighborhood
play group. Doesn't want the increased traffic that would result if this was developed.
She lives right next to the largest access area. She feels that the woods are spectacular
and the area is used and appreciated. She also talked about the promise by the city that
the property would not change when they bought their home.
Bernette Finley-Drawe, 360 Brockton Lane, said she is the neighborhood crime watch
lady. She favors a neighborhood playground. The Ferndale area has an annual July 4th
parade that needs a place to meet. She feels that change does not have to imply worse.
This area is 7.5 acres in size. The playground would take up only one third of one acre.
She feels the city has a responsibility to make it safe, regardless of where the playground
would be placed.
Scott Drawe, 360 Brockton Lane, believes the issue is how to best use a piece of public
land. This is not private land for the benefit of just a few, he stated. It's been set aside as
open space. He agreed with Director Blank's assessment that it's full of weeds and some
trees. The two side access points are not discernible as public land, because the
homeowners on either side have mowed it, so it looks like it's private property. The third
access is overgrown and full of sumac and weeds. It is very inaccessible. Its value as
open space is limited because of that inaccessibility. He believes the issue is about taking
120 feet x 120 feet and turning it into a playground for all the children. Director Blank
pointed out in his presentation that this neighborhood is under served. They do not have
a park within 1/2 mile of their neighborhood. They lack public space where the
neighborhood can come together as a community. There have been concerns raised
regarding safety, he said. There really aren't safety issues in other neighborhood parks.
Why would this neighborhood be any different? Half of all other neighborhood parks
don't have parking lots, so why would this park need one? Breaching the open space
covenant is a separate issue. This is a matter of public policy that ought to be referred to
the City Council, he stated.
Patti Keeney, 900 Brockton Lane, said she was the author of the first petition. This
neighborhood needs a park. They have nothing accessible for strollers. She applauded
the city for its great park system. She said this is not a personal affront on anyone having
property that adjoins this site. It is public property. Parks are a long term investment.
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The first petition asked for a playground. No one wants to cut down any trees. She feels
there has to be some sort of compromise here. This land is already owned by Plymouth;
nothing else would have to be purchased to build here. There is no common area. When
she did the petition, she gave the residents a week to respond. Then she extended it a
couple of days. Additional petitions came in, half of these said no to the playground.
When the second petition came out, authored by someone else of the opposite viewpoint,
she had only a few days to respond. It was due on July 20th, but did not get handed into
the city until August. 6. She said she presented the petition to the President of the HOA
and asked for her support or input. The president said this was not an HOA issue.
Karen Effrem, 305 Brockton Lane, wants to try to find a compromise. She's more in
favor of a neighborhood park. She lives near the southern entrance to Ferndale. Two
busy streets border their property. Neighborhood park would be very nice for their
family. She favors some sort of gathering place, a place for children to play and she
wants to preserve the nature area. She doesn't see how a small playground and some
trails would destroy this open space. Commissioner Fiemann asked if she had ever
walked through there. She said it's not possible.
Dan Waldrop, 18845 8th Avenue, has lived there for 8 years and his property adjoins the
open space. He's opposed to the method that was used to try and change this space. This
is a public area. He said the first petition was sent out without any names as authors.
There were miss -statements contained in the petition. It was not factual. No where was
it explained that it would be forwarded to the city. Felt that this was an issue that should
have been first addressed by the neighborhood. A second survey was done by those
opposing the change from open space. He said they felt they had to do this, because they
didn't know who to go to regarding the first survey. He displayed a chart showing more
people were opposed to a neighborhood park than were in favor of it. The second
petition did include names of people that could be contacted with questions, etc. In total
142 homes voted in one or both petitions. Nineteen homes changed their votes in second
survey. Only 11 homes that voted the first time for a park, also voted a second time for
the park. Compiling results, 78 homes are opposed to the playground and 56 are in favor.
Those opposed are asking the city to live up to the original development agreement
between the city and Lundgren Bros., which states that the outlot will be represented as
open space with no improvements implied or intended. He believes this is a park,
because lots of kids go back there and play. He listed many other locations, such as
Klaprich, Wayzata West Middle School, Long Lake Beach, Wayzata Beach, Gleason
Lake Elementary School, Imperial Hills Park, and Oakwood Elementary School and all
the amenities at these locations. There is only one other open space in the southwest
portion of Plymouth.
Maureen English Carroll, 19010 11th Avenue, feels the neighborhood needs a park. She
has two children who are preschoolers and when they want to go to a park, they have to
drive to one. She would like to have someplace to walk to. She said that both petitions
address the issue that they want the public space to be available to the neighborhood. She
pointed out the access points to the open space saying how inaccessible they are. She
believes that there is some spot that could be mowed and put in a playground. No one
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wants this area to be clearcut. She had a list of neighbors that couldn't attend but wanted
their views on record as being in favor of a park. If the city cannot consider this space,
please consider something else nearby.
Mary Belden, 18725 4th Place, has lived in Ferndale North for four years. She has two
children four and seven. This is an inappropriate space for a playground, she said. There
are many, many reasons not to develop a playground in this current open space. This is
wildlife habitat. It is natural, undeveloped space. She quoted from Commissioner
Priebe's letter that open space needs to be preserved. People choose to live in Ferndale
North because of the emphasis on open space. Almost all of the homes backup to
something like a lake, marsh, woods, etc. Twenty of the homes back up to the open
space. Here is an opportunity for unstructured play. She claims it is not inaccessible.
She reminded everyone that at some time in their youth, they had a space like this, even if
it was just a vacant lot. A small playground would benefit only a few children, but
everyone can enjoy this open space. She pointed out all the play areas in the area that the
residents can go to. You don't have to have a private invitation to go into the open space.
A playground would sacrifice some of this area, because it would have to have trails put
in. Access is poor in terms of maintenance, policing, and fire. The fact that the area is
virtually surrounded by homes presents problems in attempting to get a playground in
there. Even the Mayor has said this space is "trouble." She quoted from the original
petition about no one wanting to infringe on property owners privacy. She stated that the
city has told anyone who asked that this parcel is open space and is not to be developed.
She then quoted the definition of a contract. She said the current comprehensive plan
correctly designates this as open space. The reference in an earlier map that this is a
neighborhood park was a mistake. Residents need to be able to trust their elected
officials. She then quoted Director Blank's statements in his staff report. There is not
overwhelming support for a change, she said. This is unsuitable due to its geography,
etc.
Jon Waldrop, 18845 8th Avenue, 17 years old. The nature preserve is right behind his
house. He's a debater on the high school debate team. You always go with the negative
when there's problems, he said. Where is everyone going to park when they go to this
park? Who is going to supervise this park? Maintaining privacy is a key issue to many
people. Where is the playground going to go? Who's job is it to secure this? How is
everyone going to access it? How is it going to be built? He said h met some really
strange kids growing up here when he was playing back in the woods. That area is a
jungle, a rainforest to the neighborhood kids. They have enough slides and swings in this
area. It is accessible to everyone. He said kids are going down to the open space
everyday.
Ned Carroll, 19010 11th Avenue, strongly supports development of a small park. It's not
a strip mall or apartment complex. It's just a park. He's in favor of maintaining natural
areas, but this space doesn't have to be either/or. He feels there's room for both.
Ed Cerier, 815 Brockton Lane, has two young children. He bikes to parks, drives to
parks, and has used every park within 20 miles of his house. He hates to see natural areas
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being developed. This as a very emotional issue. He feels that people make choices
about where they want to live and it's not fair to imply that people who live on the open
space think it's their private backyard. He heard people say they feel they're not
welcome back there. He's asked many of the residents if he can cross their yard to get to
open space and they've all been very accommodating. He feels it's very accessible. On
behalf of the animals that don't talk, he feels it was their land before it was ours. He is
opposed to the development of a park.
Pat Moran, 505 Brockton Lane, can see the property from his house. He said it should be
primarily a walk-in park. He feels that the motives of the individuals who sent out the
first petition were clear and honorable. He thinks a tot lot could tastefully be laid out in
this space.
Chair Anderson stated that the issue before the park commission is what to do with this
space. He gave all those who spoke a second chance to express their opinions, saying
they would be limited to two minutes.
Dan Waldrop said the 120' by 120' playground came up in the 11th hour. Commissioner
Fiemann asked him if he could see a compromise. Waldrop said yes.
Susan Murray said she wants the city to do its own survey. Send it to every household.
She would like some sort of access put in, like a woodchip trail.
Betty Good said this is a very friendly neighborhood and that this is the first time
anything has divided them, and she doesn't want to live in a neighborhood where people
don't like each other.
Karen Effrem doesn't want division in the neighborhood. There does need to be a good
understanding of what would comprise development. She said yes on the first petition,
then said undecided on the second. She's in favor of some sort of access, but doesn't
want it clear cut. If there is some sort of development in there, nature will not go away.
Wildlife does cross their property which is on a busy road. There's some contradiction
by the people that are strongly opposed, she said. On one hand they claim there's going
to be a problem with privacy, but then they say people walk through their yards all the
time on their way to the open space and that's okay with them.
Mary Belden said she doesn't think there is a suitable compromise. Putting the
playground in the middle puts it on a steep slope. A secluded park area is a bad idea. If
you place playground outside the middle, it would infringe on people's privacy, which is
not what the intent of the first petition stated. She doesn't want underage drinking going
on in her neighborhood. It's a secluded area now, but it isn't a magnet. Commissioner
Wahl asked how a playground is a gathering place for drinking beer, but not a secluded,
wooded area?
Sue Siegel said she wants to be the voice for the many small children who want a
neighborhood park.
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Sara Waldrop said she's one of the 150 children in Ferndale North who doesn't want this
park.
Steve Belden said most of the people right around the nature preserve said no on the first
petition. The second petition talked about what was implied when putting the
neighborhood park there. When they saw that, the tables were turned somewhat.
Commissioner Fiemann said it sounds like some people want it as a nature preserve that
allows people to get into it. He said the entrances don't look inviting. Belden said some
people ignore that and just march in. He doesn't want developed paths or a woodchip
path.
Jennifer Sommers doesn't understand why people feel so left out, when there's this huge
marshland that exists nearby.
Ginny Black, Council liaison to the Park Commission, apologized for having to leave
early.
Maureen English Carroll wants to see some type of access. If this issue is going to hinge
on what is open space, decide what the city's policy is going to be on this space.
Chair Anderson then asked for the opinions of commissioners. He said that no matter
what happens here, safety is an issue. It does present problems. Commissioner Wahl
talked about Three Ponds Park, and how he was opposed at fust to a playground in the
middle of this natural area, but he is now quite pleased with the results.
Director Blank said he studies every police report that comes in that mentions trails or
parks. There have been no complaints that he can recall this past year on Imperial Hills,
although there have been problems there in the past. July 4th is usually the time when the
most complaints come in. Just about every park has generated some type of complaint
over the years. Commissioner Musliner feels there are three issues — a playground in the
preserve, maintaining open space, and maintaining the integrity of the original agreement
between the developer and the City. Commissioner Wahl said that he has been involved
with the open space issue for five years and that they still haven't been able to come up
with a definition of open space. He believes that the people who are in favor of a park
have a good point. But there is the issue of what was agreed to by original development
contract. There are lots of parks in the city that mingle nature areas with active areas, and
it works quite well, but we have to maintain the agreement from 1977. Commissioner
Fiemann believes it is an under served area. He lives 1/4 mile away from a park, himself.
As a child, one of the areas he enjoyed playing in was undeveloped. The entrances to this
open space really are difficult to find. When he went to visit the site, he said he felt like
an intruder until he explained why he was there. He's in favor of living up to the
agreement of 20 years ago. Chair Anderson agrees but feels there is an obligation to find
play space for this area. Is there an alternative site for this? Director Blank says there
doesn't appear to be one in close proximity. There is some space at the southeast
intersection of County Road 6 and Ferndale, which consists of two undeveloped lots.
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This is the closest that could be considered as an alternative site. A pond is being
constructed on a portion of one of these lots. Commissioner Fiemann asked if the city of
Orono would be interested in a joint project? Director Blank said they haven't looked
into this at all. Commissioner Wahl said that one of the conclusions is that open space
should be maintained and managed by the city in terms of maintaining natural species
and cleaning things up and improving the area. He suggested that staff Paul Buck and
Mark Peterson go in there to take a look at some things that could be done.
Chair Anderson moved to follow staff s recommendation to leave area as is with strong
emphasis on finding alternative location. Commissioner Thompson has been wrestling
with this and worries about the decisiveness. She suggested that a group of Ferndale
North residents get together to see if they can work out a compromise. Several audience
members said they were not interested in doing that. She suggested that staff look further
into ways to make the open space more accessible.
Scott Drawe then commented on Commissioner Thompson's suggestion. He'd be willing
to work toward a compromise. It's just an issue that people are having a disagreement
over, he stated.
Mary Waldrop said she has spent her entire summer researching this and doesn't want to
spend any more time on it. They were promised when they bought their property that this
area would remain as open space, and she pleaded with the Commission to live up to that
agreement. Commissioner Fiemann asked if she would like a wood chip trail? She said
no, but she would favor making an entrance accessible.
Director Blank said that only three entities can ask for reguiding, the owner, the Planning
Commission, or the City Council. The proper procedure after tonight's action is for this
to proceed to the Planning Commission, and they will decide if it's necessary to hold a
public hearing. If the Planning Commission says no to changing the comprehensive plan,
then it gets forwarded to the City Council, and it would be up to them to direct the
Planning Commission to hold a public hearing, or the City Council can say no right
away. The City Council could also direct staff to come up with some sort of management
plan for this site. Each of the open space sites that was purchased by the City following
the 1995 bond referendum had something unique about it. Each site had to have some
type of management plan. This site has not been previously managed. The park plan
from 1980 did not have a chapter on open space, golf courses, etc. These now have to be
addressed in the new 20 year plan. A management plan will be part of that open space
chapter. Regardless of what the park commission decides this evening, this issue has to
go to the Planning Commission as the next step in the process, Director Blank said.
COMMISSIONER FIEMAN MADE A MOTION RECOMMENDING TO MAINTAIN
FERNDALE NORTH OUTLOT A AS OPEN SPACE, TO IMPROVE ACCESS AT
ENTRYWAYS, TO SEEK AN ALTERNATIVE PLAYGROUND CLOSE BY, AND
TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONSIDER SOME TYPE OF A MANAGEMENT PLAN.
CHAIR ANDERSON SECONDED. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
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Commissioner Musliner asked about the budget for a possible playground. Director
Blank said that currently we are replacing three playgrounds, which we do on a 15 year
cycle. There is no money budgeted for anything in Ferndale North in the current 5 -year
plan.
Director Blank said this issue will be on the Planning Commission's September 8 agenda.
b. Survey and recommendation on ballroom rental pricing. Matt Jensen introduced himself,
and said he was a student at the U of M, doing his internship with the city. Matt did some
research on ballroom rentals, banquet halls, and classrooms. Matt found many different
rates being charged throughout the metro area. Rick Busch said Matt did a very good job
and spent a lot of time gathering the data. Rick said he tried to do a composite of similar
facilities that offered banquet rooms with a capacity of 250 or more. We can seat 350 at
round tables in our new facility. We are looking at a range of $400 to $700 an evening.
Rick is recommending, per a six hour period, a rate of $650 for residents to rent our
banquet hall on a Friday or Saturday, $400 on Sundays and $250 on Monday through
Thursday. Our facility is far superior to any others that were researched. Commissioner
Thompson is concerned that our rates may be a little too low. Director Blank said in
setting our fees, we set them compared to community facility rates as opposed to private
banquet facilities. These rates would be reviewed annually, as we do with all facility
rental rates. Commissioner Willegalle agrees with this practice of annually reviewing
rates. Director Blank said we intend to talk to the Reserve about them possibly being the
caterer. Commissioner Wahl asked if the police attendant is required. Rick said most
communities do require it when alcohol is served. Security of some kind should be
present. Rick has had conversations with Police Chief Gerdes and has learned that our
police department prefers to have officers present in pairs. Councilmember Black asked
about the $650 rate for residents and only $750 for non-residents. She thinks the non-
resident is getting a better deal. Commissioner Thompson pointed out that residents can
reserve it much further in advance than non-residents. Should non-residents pay more?
Director Blank said our objective is to book often and book early. It would be in the
city's best interest to have every Saturday and Sunday night booked all year. Maybe after
the first year, non-residents could end up paying more.
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO ACCEPT STAFF'S PROPOSED
RENTAL RATES FOR RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS AND TO LEAVE
CHARGE FOR SECURITY GUARD PENDING. COMMISSIONER WAHL
SECONDED. Director Blank said there's going to be a lot of policies for this facility
that will need to be adopted in the coming months, but we need to get this decided now,
because people are calling about renting it for weddings next summer. THE MOTION
CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
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Since the special meeting to discuss the comprehensive plan wasn't held in July, a second
meeting will need to be scheduled for the month of August. Both the 25th and 26th are being
considered. Once it's determined which night is better for more people, a notice will go out,
or a call will be made informing each commissioner which night the meeting will be held.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 16,1999
Present: Amelia Anderson, Paul Lenhardt, Nnennia Ejebe, Jason Sisk, Trent Eisenberg,
and Mat Schultz.
Vice -chair Jason Sisk called the meeting to order shortly after 7:00 p.m. The minutes of
the meeting of June 14 were approved as submitted.
Becky Wheeler of the City's Human Rights Commission discussed "Make A Difference
Day" with the council. It will be held on Saturday, October 23'd and was started to
encourage people to set aside at least one day per year to help someone else. She has
contacted many organizations who provide human services to identify the needs and has
also contacted hundreds of companies to encourage participation. Manik Chhabra,
another member of the Human Rights Commission, was also present and agreed to help
coordinate efforts between the Youth Advisory Council and the Human Rights
Commission. Youth Council members agreed that this is a worthy goal, but several noted
that the timing of the event is just when several old members of the council are leaving
and new ones coming on. It was suggested that the nature of the involvement should be
relatively simple because of this. It was moved by Jason Sisk and seconded by Trent
Eisenberg that the Youth Advisory Council participate in "Make a Difference Day." The
motion carried with all five ayes and one abstention by Nnennia Ejebe. Judy Johnson
suggested that the effort be publicized on the City's cable channel and web site.
The Youth Jam '99 was reviewed briefly. The consensus was that the event should be
tried again next year. Eric Blank has indicated that the same general week of the summer
should work again. It was noted that subcommittees will be needed and that some
portions of the organizing will need to begin much earlier for next year. Judy Johnson
and Dwight Johnson noted that some grant money may be available through the
Communities in Collaboration Council for this effort. The next application deadline is in
September.
Upcoming meetings and activities were briefly discussed:
• The council decided it would like to participate in Plymouth on Parade on October
9''. Dwight Johnson will notify Karol Greupner in Parks and Recreation.
• The idea of a Teen Town Hall Forum was discussed for later this Fall.
• The application process for acquiring several new members was discussed. Mat
Schultz, Jason Sisk, and Chau Pham will be leaving the commission. All others
present indicated that they would like to be reappointed for next year. Jamison
Johnson would also like to receive an application form. City staff will try to schedule
a process to get new applicants interviewed and appointed by late September.
Applications should be forwarded to high school social studies teachers as soon as
possible.
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• The Council agreed that they would like business cards. Staff will arrange for this
when the new members are appointed.
• Recognition of the outgoing members was discussed. Since they will be off to
school, a recognition with certificates should be arranged in December. A picture of
the group should also be forwarded to all the members.
• The next meeting was set for September 8h at 4:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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operators to express consumers needs and wants, when they talk to the cable programmers.
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paying all I can pay and do not believe a raise is warrented at this time. Many people like myself are
retired, and living on a fixed income. I also purchase the monthly media one magazine, and would like
to see some articles for the older viewer. There are thousands of 55+ viewers out here, who are also big
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offered at the level they can afford, or go without.
Thus, I may want to watch C -Span 2, instead of ESPN or (QVC, but 1 am forced to buy all the
programs in my level. With 60+ channels on cable, there are very view that offer brand new
programming. Most channels except for news, weather, and religion, offer viewers recycled old tv
programs and movies, repeated over and over. Where is the substance and creativity?
When consumers write to cable programs, they rarely receive a reply. The american public is a lot
smarter then we are given credit for. Violence, nudity, profanity, and reckless behavior do nothing to
educate or entertain the majority of viwers.
Now I know that you have nothing to do with the content of programming; but I would like cable
operators to express consumers needs and wants, when they talk to the cable programmers.
1 am seriously thinking about going without cable, if changes are not forthcoming. 1 am already
paying all I can pay and do not believe a raise is warrented at this time. Many people like myself are
retired, and living on a fixed income. I also purchase the monthly media one magazine, and would like
to see some articles for the older viewer. There are thousands of 55+ viewers out here, who are also big
consumers. I would appreciate having the names and addresses of the channels listed in the magazine
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Richard A. Stehr, Division Engineer
Metro Division
Waters Edge Building
1500 West County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113
SUBJECT:_ HIGHWAY 169
STORM SEWER MAIN'. �NANCE
Dear Dick:
I am requesting the assistance from MnDOT to approve the aesthetic appearance and also the
quality of storm water discharging into Medicine Lake from the Highway 169 drainage system.
MnDOT has the jurisdiction over Highway 169 which was formerly under the jurisdiction of
Hennepin County and was known as County Road 18.
Highway 169 was reconstructed to a freeway facility beginning in the late 1960s and was
completed from Highway 12 northerly as several projects. The drainage system which I am
referring to drains Highway 169 and the adjacent frontage road from approximately Highway
55 northerly to 26' Avenue. The construction of this portion of Highway 169 was completed
in about 1970. There is an extensive storm sewer drainage system which discharges to
Medicine Lake at 17' Avenue. This storm sewer is a 65 -inch (span) R.C.P.-A. MnDOT has
a copy of the "as -built" plan in the Golden Valley office.
A large sand/silt delta has formed at the outlet of the pipe into Medicine Lake. I would
estimate that it extends approximately 75 feet from the end of the pipe. This is becoming very
unsightly and when the lake is at a low level, it is actually above the surface of the water.
Also, since this system was constructed prior to the emphasis that we are now placing on water
quality treatment, no features were designed into this system for this purpose. As a result of
the lack of these features, there is a substantial quantity of floating debris, including motor oil,
which discharges into the lake.
For your information I am attaching a copy of the City of Plymouth resolution and the
maintenance agreement between the City and Hennepin County for County Road 18 which is
now Highway 169. This is an unusual agreement so I will give you a little bit of the
background. When this portion of the freeway was constructed, it was done by Hennepin
County without any agreements with the City. The agreement does have reference to other
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cooperative agreements, but this is portions of County Road 18 northerly of County Road 9.
The attached agreement was entered into in April 1972 between the City and the County and
was done in order that the City would take over the maintenance of the frontage roads. The
City has the obligation for "the frontage roads and appurtenances thereto." The agreement
also provides that the County is responsible for maintenance and reconstruction for "storm
sewer trunk line." The storm sewer which I am referring to is a trunk line which provides the
drainage for the entire area.
I am requesting that MnDOT make arrangements, as soon as possible, to clean the sand/silt
delta from Medicine Lake. I am also requesting that we initiate a joint project between
MnDOT, the City of Plymouth, the City of Golden Valley, and the Bassett Creek Water
Management Organization to provide a "skimming" device on this trunk storm sewer system.
I would like to meet with your representatives to begin discussion of this water quality
treatment feature. I would also arrange a meeting with all parties at your request.
If you or any members of your staff have questions on this request, please do not hesitate to
contact me (612-509-5501). I believe by both of us cooperating in this matter we can exhibit a
substantial effort in improving the quality of the water in Medicine Lake; one of our regional
resources.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Met Council formulating
ag land protection policy
The Met Council's Environ-
ment and Livable Communities
committees are discussing the
issue of protecting the region's
farm land from development. It is
anticipated that a proposal will be
debated at the Sept. 15 Regional
Policy Committee meeting.
If the Council adopts a policy it
could become part of the
Governor's 2000 legislative policy.
The Environment Committee
seems to support a multifaceted
approach to the issue. The commit-
tee discussion included such
concepts and concerns as pur-
chasing development rights,
amending the Metropolitan Agricul-
tural Preserves Act, reviewing the
one dwelling to 40 acre policy,
protecting ag land, as well as
related land such as woodlots and
pastures.
This week, the Livable Communi-
ties Committee discussed the
Council's current policy in terms of
the comprehensive plans of the
cities that border the agricultural
areas.
Some committee members were
concerned that state ag protection
policies and aids should be focused
on lands that are near development,
while others viewed the products of
ag lands as part of the region's
economy and therefore there should
be incentives to maintain the lands
and encourage new farmers.
Local housing projects approved
Four developments located in
Minnetonka, Bloomington,
Lakeville and Woodbury were
awarded funds from the Local
Housing Incentive Account
(LHIA). which is an account in the
Livable Communities Act (LCA)
Program.
A total of $800.000 was avail-
able from the LHIA for home
ownership and rental housing
projects. The LHIA funds when
combined with other state. federal
and local resources will produce a
total of approximately 250 units.
Of the total, 163 are owner -
occupied units of which 56 will be
sold at prices below the Council's
affordability guideline of
$134,000.
All of the homeownership units
are located in Minnetonka. The
rental developments are located
near jobs and two have Hollman
units as part of the development.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 791999, 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained
on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The
City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of
referral to staff or Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Recognize National Night Out Award Winners (Police Officer Scott Streachek)
4.2 Oath of Office to six firefighters (City Clerk Sandy Paulson).
4.3 Set Special Council Meeting and Establish Topics for September 14
4.4 Approve Minimum Age Dial -a -Ride Ridership Policy for Metrolink Transit System
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 afrmadve votes of the City Council for approval
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 7, 1999
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6.01 Approve proposed City Council Minutes
6.02 Approve Disbursements
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Assessment Hearing on 1999 Delinquent Water, Sewer, Recycling and Street Lighting
Charges, Unpaid Annual Street Lighting for Unimproved Parcels and Unpaid Annual
Recycling Fees
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 aj%vsadw votes of the City Council for approval
DATE: August 20, 1999
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
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FROM: Fred G. Moore,AE., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR "ALL -WAY" STOP
24T" AVENUE/YUMA LANE
City Engineer, Dan Faulkner, has been speaking with a resident in the Fox Run
Addition over the past several weeks about the installation of another "All -Way" stop
on 24' Avenue. I am attaching a copy of a drawing showing the requested intersection
and the existing "All -Way" stop intersections. There is currently an existing "All -
Way" stop one block from the requested area.
As can be seen by Dan Faulkner's letter, we have evaluated the need for an "All -Way"
stop and it does not meet the criteria. We have also looked at the criteria for a speed
hump as contained within the newly adopted policy and it appears that it does meet this
criteria. This may be the area where we receive the first petition for a speed hump, or
we may simply get a petition which the City Council will consider for another "All -
Way" stop.
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Mr. Patrick Riley
2380 Yuma Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
CITY OF
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR THREE-WAY STOP
24TH AVENUE/YUMA LANE/YUMA LANE
Dear Mr. Riley:
I am responding to your June 28, 1999 letter and our subsequent telephone conversations
regarding the concerns of you and your Fox Run neighborhood with speeding and cut -
through traffic. As you are aware, we have conducted several traffic volume counts in
both your neighborhood and along 22nd Avenue in the Steeplechase neighborhood. Our
results indicate a substantial amount of through traffic in the Fox Run neighborhood, i.e.,
along 24' Avenue, while the amount of traffic on 22' Avenue through Steeplechase
appears to be about what one would expect from the number of lots in that neighborhood.
As we discussed, the amount of through traffic on 24' Avenue does meet the criteria for
speed hump installation as defined in the City's recently adopted speed hump policy. As
the procedures of this policy indicate, for me to evaluate a request I must receive a
petition signed by over 75 % of the property owners whose property directly accesses the
street on which the speed humps are proposed. As you have indicated, you may wish to
pursue this procedure with the assistance of the neighborhood association, possibly
within the next year.
In our further discussion concerning your request for the three-way stop at Yuma Lane
and 24' Avenue adjacent to your property, I do not support the installation of a three-
way stop at this intersection. While there is a sight distance restriction for northbound
traffic on Yuma Lane looking for oncoming eastbound traffic on 24' Avenue, a warning
sign may be appropriate, but I do not feel an all -way stop is necessary. In accordance
with the City's Stop Sign Policy, you have indicated you would wish to pursue your
request with the City Council through the petition process.
I am enclosing a copy of the Stop Sign Policy and a map of your neighborhood indicating
the area within a 500 foot radius around the intersection of 24' Avenue and Yuma Lane.
For your request to be considered by the City Council, I would need to receive a petition
signed by over 50% of the property owners as indicated by the shaded lots on the
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enclosed map. Assuming I do receive a valid petition, we will need to obtain some
additional speed data on 24' Avenue in order to prepare the all -way stop control
justification worksheet. I will schedule this additional traffic data gathering effort as
soon as possible after I receive a valid petition.
If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 509-5520.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
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cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
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