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L COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.-
NOTE:
CHEDULE:NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6.00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 635 PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 6.15 PM
SPECLIL COUNCIL MEETING,
Plymouth Creek Center Site
SPECLIL COUNCIL MEETING
TOPICS. BOARD AND COMMISSION
COMPOSITION, CITY -OWNED OPEN SPACE
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES,
AMPHITHEATER, DRAINAGE WAY
MAINTENANCE, STUDYSESSION TOPICS,
CITYMANAGER CHECK—IN,
Medicine Lake Room
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 5:30 PM SPECLIL COUNCIL MEETING,'
INTERVIEW YOUTHADYISORYCOUNCIL
AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
STUDENT APPLICANTS,
Medicine Lake Room
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7.00 PM
Z THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7.00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Medicine Lake Room, Council Chambers
HRA, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached.
(M-2)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
SEPTEMBER 10, 1999
3. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7: 00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD,
Public Safety Training Room. Agenda is attached.
(M-3)
4. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7:00 PM YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL,
Bass Lake Room (location change)
S. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 7: 00 PM PACT, Hadley Lake Room
& WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
7. September, October, and November calendars are attached. (M-11)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Agenda and registration information for the September 16 League of Minnesota
Cities Metro Regional Meeting. (I -1a)
b) City news release concerning Pollution Prevention Week activities. (11 b)
c) Plymouth Metrolink newsletter, Connections. (I -1c)
d) Brochure announcing changes in the Plymouth Metrolink services. (I -1d)
e) Hopkins School District 270 news release announcing plans for a November 2
referendum. (I -le) , . ' .1
Articles from various publications regarding alternative voting methods. The. . .
materials are included at the request of Councilmember Johnson, and • are, being
forwarded to the Charter Commission as well. (I --1j)
g) Notice of a public hearing at Minnetonka City Hall regarding a rezoning request
by North Shore Estates, which is located at 16200 Gleason Lake Road. (I -Ig)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility August Population Report. (I -2a)
3. MINUTES
a) Public Safety Advisory Board June 17 meeting. (I -3a)
b) Plymouth Human Rights Commission September 2 meeting. (I -3b)
c) Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission July 8 meeting. (I -3c)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
SEPTEMBER 10, 1999
d) I-494 Corridor Commission June 23 meeting. (I -3d)
Page 3
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY= CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes to a residence on Merrimac Lane
responding to concerns about noise behind Erickson's New Market. Violations of
the noise ordinance were found, and the matter has been referred to Community
Development for further action. (I -4a)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
S. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat from Community
Development Director Anne Hurlburt regarding her comments at a September 7
Committee of the Whole meeting, where she spoke on the pending sale of ,the
Elwell Farm. (1-5a)
b) Letter to Plymouth area Legislators from Mayor Tierney regarding state mandate
for the adoption of the City's tax capacity rate. (I -Sb)
6. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) Draft agenda for the September 21 Regular Council Meeting. (I -6a)
7. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAX. (I. --7a)
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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
® THURSDAY, September 16,1999,7:00 pm
WHERE: City Council Chamber
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
1. Call to Order — 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Summary of 1998 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan Projects
and Annual Citizens' Participation Meeting
4. Plymouth Towne Square Monthly Housing Reports
5. Subordination Policy for First Time Homebuyer and'Home Improvement Loans
6. Preliminary Planning and Acquisition Activities for Outlot D Bass Lake Heights Addition
7. Applications for the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development's
Contamination Cleanup Program and the Metropolitan Council's Tax Base
Revitalization Account for Village At Bassett Creek Development Phase 2
8. Recommendation to City Council Regarding Continued Participatioir in the .
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Programs for 2000
9. Schedule Election of Officers - verbal E
10. Status of Comprehensive Plan Update - verbal report
11. Other Business
12. Adjournment
Please Note: The HRA Board meeting will be held in the City
Council Chamber to facilitate the Annual Citizens'
Participation Meeting.
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AGENDA
City of Plymouth
Public Safety
Advisory Board
Thursday, September 16, 1999
7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Training Room
I. Call to order _
II. Approval of Minutes from June 17, 1999 meeting
III. False Alarm Ordinance
IV. Around the table, any other issues
V. Adjournment
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Regional Meeting
Thursday, September 16, 1999
3:00 - 8:30 p.m.
New Brighton Family Service Center
400 101h Street NW
New Brighton, MN
$35 per person
Join us as the league of Minnesota Cities (LMC) kicks off its 1999 Fall Regional Meetings
by co -sponsoring with the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM)
a special. program tailored to the metropolitan area.
Mayors, councilmembers, and city sbff'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 Dar
3:05 Legislative Prospective on the 2000 Session
Gary Carlson, Director, intergovernmental Relations, LMC
Gone ftnieri, Executive Director, AMM
Roger Peterson, Director, Legislative Affairs, AMM
3:35 Affordable Housing Strategies and Programs
Robert Odmon, Director, Multifamily Housing Division, MHFA
Tom McElveen, Director, Housing and Redevelopment, Metropolitan Council
4:15 Employee Health and Benefit "rams firm L MCIT
Ann Gorgon, Employee Benefits Program Manager, LMCIT
5:00 Social Hour
6.00 Dinner
6:45 Welcome from Host Mayor, LMC President, AMM President
Includes remarks on LMC's new PR message
"Shaping the Image of Minnesota Cities
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 ane: Representative Barb Hooke ,
Representative Peg Larsen
8:30 Adjourn
Please mail the enclosed registration form and your payment to the AMIM by Friday, September 1011.
Mop to New Brighton Service Center on the flip sidel See you in New BrightonH
News Release
For Immediate Release
September 8, 1999
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
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Contact:
Margie Vigoren or
Kris Hageman
612-509-5506
Plymouth Plans Pollution Prevention Week Activities
The Plymouth City Council has proclaimed Sept. 20 - 26 Pollution Prevention Week. By doing so, Plymouth is
joining other cities, the state of Minnesota and the nation in calling attention to the importance of preventing pollution.
Plymouth will share the pollution prevention message through two special events.
Kids Crafts
The Autumn Arts Festival on Sept. 18, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., at Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Ln., will
include a special Pollution Prevention Week activity. Children and their parents can learn about pollution prevention
while they have fun at the free kids' craft tent. Local Girl Scouts, working with City staff and the Minnesota -Office of
Environmental Assistance, will help younger children with hands-on crafts highlighting pollution prevention themes.
The Girl Scouts will also have a display focusing on a special topic for each day of Pollution Prevention. Week.
Business Forum
The Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership (PBEP) invites Plymouth business people to its 1999 fall
forum on Thurs., Sept. 23, 8 —11:30 a.m., at The Reserve Conference Center, 3155 Empire Lane N., Plymouth.
The forum, entitled "Environmental Management Systems and Your Business," will give attendees a chance to
meet local and national experts who will share business strategies to improve cost control; limit environmental
liability; meet customers' environmental expectations; reduce waste disposal costs; and receive permits and
authorizations more efficiently. The forum will be followed by a tour of Dana Corporation. Cost is $25 (price includes
continental breakfast and box lunch). Space is limited. Call to register as soon as possible. To register, call Patty
Hillstrom at 612-509-5505.
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A transit system
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Fall Issue
September 1999
Vol. 1, Issue 3
ow Services in September
Beginning Monday, September 20,
1999 Plymouth Metrolink is implementing
several new service enhancements designed to
improve service and reduce bus overcrowding.
BIC a.m. and p:m. Route Change=
All Route 91C morning and afternoon buses
will run in a clockwise direction around a loop
starting at Ccs. Rd. 9 (Rockford Rd.) and
Fernbrook Ln. Buses:will travel west on Co.
Rd. 9 to Plymouth -Blvd., south on Plymouth
Blvd. to 37th Ave. N., west on 37th Ave. N.
to Vicksburg Ln., and north on Vicksburg Ln.
to the new Park & Ride lot at Plymouth
Covenant Church at the NE corner of
Vicksburg Ln. and Old Rockford Rd. From
this point, the buses will continue noith on
Vicksburg Ln. to Schmidt Lake Rd., east on
Schmidt Lake Rd. to Fernbrook Ln., and then
south on Fernbrook to Co. Rd. 9. All a.m.
buses will continue south from this point
following the current Route 91C. The p.m.
runs will end at this'location. This change is
necessary to load and unload passengers safely
at the new P&R lot without riders having to
cross Vicksburg in rush hour traffic.
BIC a.m. - Add fflemd Run SWUng at 8:48 a.m.
To relieve the overcrowding on the 6:48 a.m.
bus, a new 91 C run will be added five minute.%
earlier, to start at 6:43 a.m., arriving at the
County Road 73/Highway 55 P&R at 7:10
a.m., and continuing downtown. There will be
no 91 D connecting service for this earlier run.
BIC pm - Addidenal Run Starting at 4:82 pm
To relieve the overcrowding on the return 91 C
bus at 4:37 p.m., an additional run will start
from downtown at 4.32 p.m., five minutes
earlier than the current run. It will arrive at
the County Road 73/Highway 55 P8&R at
5:05 p.m. and will continue on the 91C
route. There will be a five minute wait at the
P&R for the 91 D connecting bus.
BSA a.m. - later Run Added at 7:48 am
An additional run of Route 93A will be added
to start at 7:48 a.m., arriving at the Four
Seasons Mall P&R at 8:10 a.m. and downtowi
at 2nd & 7th at 8:45 a.m.
88A p:m. - Earlier Run Added at 8:40 p.m.
A new, earlier run of the 93A from down-
town will be added to start at 3:40 p.m. from
Marquette & Washington, arriving at the
Four Seasons Mall P&R at 4:09 p.m.
Note: Both of the additional 93A runs will
operate on the regular 93A route, with
connecting service to Routes 93B and 93C.
986 a.m. - Additional Run at 71A a.m.
An additional run of Route 93B will'bt added
starting at 7:54 a.m. at Deerwood & Bass iAe
Road and arriving at Four Seasons Mall P&R
at 8:08 a.m. to connect with the new 93A
service which arrives at Four Seasons at 8:16 p.m.
93B p.m. - Additional Run at 4:08 p.m.
An additional run of Route 93B will be
added starting at 4:09 p.m. at Four Seasons
Mall P&R to connect with the new 93A
service which arrives at Four Seasons at 4:09 P.M.
83C a.m. - Time Change for last S.M. Run
The last 93C a.m. run currently starting at
26th Ave. N. and Kilmer Lane at 8:02 a.m.
will start 7 minutes earlier at 7:55 a.m., arriving
at Four Seasons Mall P&R at 8:08 a.m. This
earlier departure of the 93C will allow con-
nections to the new 93A bus which will arrive
at Four Seasons at 8:10 a.m. and improve the
connection to the Route 55 service at Golden
Valley Road & Winnetka at 8:25 a.m.
Note: The current Route 93C service that
arrives at Four Seasons Mall P&R at 4:12
P.M, will not change and will provide con-
nections from the new 93A run that arrives at
Four Seasons at 4:09 p.m.
888 a.m. - Aodonai Run at 8:80 e.m.
A new Route 93S run will be added to alleviate
the overcrowding on the 6:13 a.m. 93A bus.
The new 6:30 a.m. run will arrive at the Four
Seasons Mall P&R at 6:35 a.m., and will run
in tandem with the 93A to downtown Mpls.
Overcrowding on certain runs of the 9 1 C and
93A would be better addressed by substitut-
ing articulated buses, but none are available
in the region at this time. If more can be added,
these doubled -up runs will be reevaluated.
New schedules reflecting these service changes
will be available the week of September 13th.
Operated by the
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
website:
wv:•w.ci.plymouth.mn.us
John Sweeney
Transit Administrator
voice: (612) 509-5521
fax: (612)509-5510
e-mail:
JSweeney&Lplymouth.mn us
SERVICES:
Express Commute
Monday to Friday
Plymouth 5:48-8:50 a.m.
Minneapolis 3:35-8:00 p.m.
One -Way Fare: $2 cash
$1.82 Stored Value Card
$76 Pass, 31 -Day All You Can Ride
Information 373-3333
Reverse Commute
Monday to Friday
Minneapolis 4:49-8:07 a.m.
Plymouth 2:57-7:16 p.m.
Limited 2nd & 3rd shift service
One -Way Fare: $2 cash
$1.82 Stored Value Cud
$76 Pass, 31 -Day All You Can Ride
Information 373-3333
Dial -A Ride
Monday to Friday 6 am. -10 p.m.
Saturday 9 am. -5 p.m.
One -Way Fare: $2 cash
$1.50 if reserved day in advance
Reservations. 559-5057
Call 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon -Fri.
Cancellations: 509-5519
Plymouth Flyer
Monday to Friday 7 am. -5 p.m.
Fare: $244 Contribution suggested
Reservations 509-5511
Call 3-5 days in advance.
24 hour, voice -mail system.
Cancellations: 378-1440
Give at least one hour notice.
ustomep survey Results
Plymouth Metrolink says thank
you to the hundreds of passengers who
completed our customer survey on March
3. The results of that survey were very
significant in assisting us in planning for
future transit needs, many of which are
going to be reflected in the service
enhancements starting on September 20.
Among the service needs being addressed
as a result of the survey are bus overcrowd-
ing on Routes 9 1 C and 93A, plus later
morning and earlier afternoon runs of the
93A. (See article on Page 1 for full details.)
Three different survey forms were used to
poll express commuters, reverse commut-
ers and Dial -A -Ride passengers. The
median age of survey respondents was
41-45 years, and 56% were women. The
gender varied significantly for the different
service groups as follows:
Women Men
Commuters 56.1% 41.0%
Reverse Commuters 34.2% 55.3%
Dial -A -Ride 75.0% 23.1%
Note: Not all respondents replied to this
question.
82% of commuters indicated they have a
car available, while only 21 % of reverse
commuters and 15% of Dial -A -Ride
passengers indicated the availability of a
car. Answering a related question, 20% of
commuters said they would not make the
trip if Plymouth Metrolink were not
available, 43% of reverse commuters and
38% of Dial -A -Ride passengers responded
they would be unable to make the trip.
Plymouth Metrolink passengers are
committed to supporting their local transit
service. 25% of survey respondents said
they have been riding for over five years .
and an additional 36% have been riding
for 1-5 years.
However, with such dedicated ridership it is
surprising that only 36% of commuters and
3% of reverse commuters have signed up for
the Guaranteed Ride Home Program. If you
ride the bus to work or school at least three
times per week; you are eligible for this ride
home "insurance" program. Register today
by calling Metro Commuter Services at
(651) 602-1602. If you would like addi-
tional information, you may also call
P1ymat,th Metrolink at (612) 509-5521.
Both the commuters and reverse commuters
indicated that they liked the later service
hours implemented last December. 91% of
commuters and 100% of reverse commuters
who responded to the survey are satisfied or
somewhat satisfied with the later service
hours, and many wrote comments request-
ing that these hours be continued. We are
pleased to report that the Plymouth City
lti; iwa- it approved the continuation of this
very st•:c..essful service enhancement in July.
The service report -card portion of the survey
indicated that most of you are relatively
satisfied with Plymouth Metrolink services.
Scores did vary significantly between survey
respondents, but overall you ranked the
Metrolink services between 3.4 and 3.5 on a
scale of 0.0 to 4.0. We realize there are many
areas for improvement, and we are dedicated
to making your transit experience even better.
A service change request that was proposed
by many of the survey respondents was to
provide midday service between downtown
Minneapolis and Plymouth. Because of the
potential impact on property tax assessments
in Plymouth, we are investigating this
midday service carefully and hope to have
more information for you soon.
Again, thanks to everyone who participated
in the survey. A complete copy of the final
summary can be reviewed in the Engineering
Department at Plymouth City Center.
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HOPKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT 270
Administrative Offices
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, Minnesota 55305-4723
Eileen Harvala
Communications Coordinator
612-988-4024
WS
LEASE
District 270 to seek renewal of operating levy:
Referendum scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2
A major goal for District 270 is to keep the Hopkins Schools on an even revenue stream. To
accomplish this, the Hopkins School Board is asking the District's community to renew an
existing operating levy of $449 per pupil unit, about $4.17 million. The referendum is
scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2. District 270 -is asking strictly for a levy renewal, not an
increase in revenue.
This levy was first approved by voters in 1990 and renewed by voters in 1995. When it was
first approved in 1990, a majority of the operating levy referendum funds—$2.9
million—enabled the District to balance its budget at a time of growing deficits due to
reductions in state funding.
About one–quarter of the 1990 levy funds—$1 million—was earmarked for specific program
improvements in three priority areas strongly supported by the District's parents, staff
members and community. Throughout the past 10 years, the District has used that initial $1
million investment to leverage further improvements in those areas, which included:
• More individualized instruction
Better mastery of basic skills
A stronger focus on academic achievement
Those improvements included the following:
• Adding licensed Learning Resource Teachers to all K -3rd grade classrooms to lower
student/adult ratios to an average of 17:1
Adding instructional paraprofessionals in the secondary schools to help students
master basic skills in mathematics, reading and writing
Increasing graduation requirements, particularly in the areas of math and science
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Referendum
Add Two
• Introducing world languages beginning in 4th grade
• Expanding independent study opportunities and Challenge services for junior and
senior high school students (Challenge encompasses the District's expanded, extended
and enhanced learning opportunities for gifted and talented students.)
• Providing opportunities for parent and community involvement in the District's
schools
• Reinstating academic summer school
With the levy scheduled to lapse in 2000, renewal of the referendum is critical to maintain the
improvements supported by those areas, and to provide a sound operating budget for all
other programs provided by the District.
The tax impact on District 270 property owners will be minimal. A residential property
taxpayer with a home valued at $100,000 could see an increase of $31.69 per year; a taxpayer
with a home valued at $150,000 could see an increase of $32.98 per year; and a taxpayer with
a home valued at $210,000 could see an increase of $34.90 per year.
These Ps+ *±iAtes of tax impact mnrnbers are based on current law, and act»A Iy could be lower
if the state continues to adjust property tax rates downward. Many property owners
experienced no additional tax burden as a result of the 1995 renewal of the $4 million
operating levy.
Owners of industrial and commercial properties, which includes apartment complexes and
office buildings, actually will see their property taxes decrease $205 on property valued at
$300,000, and decrease $2,328 on property valued at $2.5 million.
If the levy is not renewed, the District will be forced to cut $4.17 million (8 percent) from its
general fund operating budget beginning in fiscal year 2001-02. While specific cuts have not
been identified, a reduction of this size could affect teaching positions and result in increased
class sizes. Comparable reductions to and elimination of services could be made across the
District, involving administration, business services, human resourcestpersonnel, Challenge,
Summer School, buildings and grounds, technology, special education, transportation,
communications, and student activities and athletics.
For further information about the operating levy renewal referendum, call the District's
hotline at 988-4128.
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A QuarieAjiW1etlri of fhe'New Politics Program of the National Civic League
Weekend Voting in Santa Monica
The city of Santa Monica, Cali-
fornia ran a special election
April 20 & 25' of this year to
fill a vacancy on city council
and, in so doing, brought a new
way of thinking about when and
where elections should be held.
Usually, Santa Monica consoli-
dates thew special and regular
elections with Los Angeles
County to maximize voter turn
out and minimize costs. But.
because this special election
was required to be held in the
spring of an off -election year,
consolidation was not possible.
That is when the Santa Monica
city council and city clerk
started to get creative.
Recognizing that voter turnout
would be a problem, the city
council decided to conduct the
election over two days instead
Of just one and on a weekend
instead of the traditional Tues-
day. This two-day weekend
election is believed to be the
first of its kind in the nation.
The election produced a 28%
turnout compared to a 10% .
15% turnout in comparable
California cities that have held
stand-alone (non -consolidated)
elections on a single day.
The city council also allocated
approximately $10,000 to ad-
vertise the voter registration
cut-off and Election Day. The
city advertised on city buses,
gave flyers to kids to take
home from school, and printed
banners that were hung around
the city. The city even hired an
actor to portray Uncle Sam at
the Santa Monica Festival and
distribute sun visors advertising
the election.
Another unique aspect of this
election was born out of the
necessity to find new polling
locations since weekend voting
bad left unavailable many of the
conventional polling sites, such
as churches and schools. Of the
33 polling places in the city,
two were placed in coffee
Shops- The coffee shop owners
were enthusiastic partners
Continued on page 3
Granny D Walks the Country for Reform
What began as one per-
son's reaction to the
1998 filibuster of cam.
paign finance reform in
the U.S. Senate has
turned into personal cru-
sade that is building mo-
mentum and drawing
attention from the na-
tional media. including
National Public Radio
and the NI3C Nightly
News.
Doris "Granny D" Haddock, frustrated by Con.
gress' inability to enact a soft money ban. took
matters into her own hands and began a 3.000
mite trek across the country to bring attention
to the cause and build the support necessary to
get such a ban passed. Granny D carries with
her a petition asking Congress to put an end to
soft money and she's building a cadre of vol-
unteers to carry her petitions as well.
OA January V this year Granny U began her
trek from Pasadena, California and has walked
10 miles every day since then. Two hundred
days later, the determined 89 year young re-
former has walked more than 1.200 miles and
is scheduled to add Texas to her list of com-
pleted states by the end of July. Her goal is to
walk her petitions to the Capitol Itep� in D.C.
early in 2000. Granny D is bringing her mes.
sage to the people wherever she walks. She is
a living example of how one person really can
make a difference.
More information about Granny D's walk
across America can be tracked on bcr 'Web
page at www.,erannyd.com. 0
Summer, 1999
Volume 1, Issue 2
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Inside
2
Internet Voting
3
New ,Jersey Citizen Army
New Common
Cause President
4
105th National
Conference on
Governance
Focuses on Political
Deform
National Civic
League
National Headquarters
1445 Market Street
Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone 303.571.4343
FaA 303-571.4404
nct*ncl.org
http*/Avww.ncl.org/nci
Washington D.C. Office
1319 F Street NW
Suite 204
Washington, D.G. 21X104
Phone 202-783-2961
Fax 202-347-2161
NC1009e01.com
The Dawn of 4--
Internet Voting
The Internet has already alter -M American
politics by providing individuals with al-
most nnlimitad accurm to aampaig,j cued
candidate information and with instantane-
ous direct access to politicians via a -mail
Citizens can alreadv fill our a voter rrgic.
tration application on-line, and according
to some observers, the inevitable next step
will be Internet voting. A handful of com-
panies are rapidly developing the neces-
sary technology for secure, cost-cutting,
and efficient Internet voting systems.
Worldwide Election Systems in Colorado,
Global Election Systems in Texas, and
Votehere.net in Washington are three
companies that are already planning for
future Internet voting.
Texas is the only state that has actually
legalized a form of Internet voting by
passing a law in 1997 allowing astronauts
to vote by e-mail front outer space. Sev-
eral other states including Alabama, Min-
nesota, Virginia, and Washington have
introduced Internet voting legislation,
thmigh none of toots bills pasoed.
P. 04
Local CampaiEga Finance Reform
Internet Briefing
Thursday, August 26, 1999
1:00 p.m. ET -Noon, CT -11:00 a.m. MT -10:00 a.m. PT
Join the New Politics Program for a free, Internet briefing on local
campaign finance reform. Get the latest updates and information
about campaign finance reform activity around the country and learn
from national experts in the field. Call or e-mail Ric Bainter
(RiCB@nel.org) or Paul Lhevine (PaulLCPncl.org) for more
information.
The most serious attempt to introduce
and test large scale Internet voting is be-
ing r.n;W.e by tho Department of Dr-
fenco'c Foderal V„tiolS Aazistanee Pro-
gram (www.fvap.gov). A pilot project is
being launched for the general election
in 2000 that will allow military person-
nel from Florida, Missouri. South Caro-
lina, Texas, and Utah who reside over-
sees to vote over the Internet instead of
by traditional, paper, absentee ballot.
The impetus behind the project is to mn-
der oversees voting more accurate and
efficient. Traditional absentee voting
has proven ineffective in part because
ballots are often not received in time to
be counted.
Though technological barriers to Internet
voting are rapidly falling, efforts to ad-
-dress the political and social implica-
tions of the new system are just begin.
Fling. California's Internet Voting Task
PviL;t: has announces the upcoming re-
New Politics Program Receives OSI Grant
The New Politics Program of the National Civic League has
received funding from the Open Society Institute to convene
community forums on the issue of local campaign finance
reform in five cities Over the next year. NPP %taff will be
+corking with community leaders and elected officials ever
the next few weeks to narrow a list of possible cities to five.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
Contact Ric Bainter (RicB@ncl.org) or Paul Lhevinc
(PauIL(0ncl.erg) by e-mail or phone (303) 571.4343.
lease of a report on Internet voting
which promises to address cultural as
well as tecrtnical issues. The Aspen In-
stitute recently issued a report entitled
Elections in Cyberspace: Toward a New
Era in American Politics, which acts as
a guide to policymakers, and provide
recommendations for utilizing technol-
ogy appropriately in the realm of pvli-
tics.
Internet voting will challenge the con-
cept of a representative democracy and
the traditional meaning attached to cast-
ing a vote at a polling place on a Tues-
day in November. It also has the poten-
tial to dramatically alter how campaigns
arc conducted with implications for citi-
zens without access to the new technol-
ogy. The challenge for policymakers in
the coming years will be to keep up with
the capabilities of rapidly advancing
technology. ■
N01- Palilirs is a quurterly bulletin of the New Politics
program. of the National Civic League. To submit itci
or to subscribe free of charge, please send all requests
lax or e-mail to ncl@ncl.org•
Chris Gates. President. National Civic League
Ric Bainter. Director. New Politics Program
Paul Lhevinc, Assistant Director, New politics Program
NeW Pr lificv layout and design by Cecilia Abu
We thank the Ford Foundation and the Open Society
Institute for their supponl of this newsletter and the New
Politics Program cif NCL. ■
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T I�
-� .17_ekend Voting in Santa Monica, California (Continued)
viewing the venture as a way to in-
crease business. 1n the end. turnout for
the two coffee shop precincts was no
rliff'rnnt .from nimmit at mors.. tradi-
tional locations. However, based on
comments received by staff, the use of
coffee shops was very popular with
voters and posed no special logistical
problems.
Because of the uniqueness of this elec-
tion, the city cleric contracted with a
research firm to conduct a post-election
telephone survey of city residents. The
report concludes that a permanent
switch to two-day weekend elections by
the city might increase turnout among
voters least likely to participate during
elections held on Tuesdays, including
younger voters, minorities, renters, and
non-partisan voters. But, at the same
P. 05
time, weekend elections might adversely
impact a large block of more frequent voters
for whom weekend elections would be less
convenient or who mould be concerned
about the costs of an expanded election pe-
riod.
Contact Maria Stewart, Santa Monica Citv
Clerk, for more information. Phone (316)
458-8212. ■
New Jersey Citizen Army Fights Local Reform Battles
Recognizing the need to build a local,
grassroots movement that will support
a long-term movement for state and
national reform agenda, New Jersey
Common Cause is building a "Citizen
Army" that focuses on grassroots or-
ganizing to push local reforms. The
New Jersey effort has proven, re-
markably successful at involving citi-
zens in reform efforts, drawing atten-
tion from local media, and passing
municipal ordinances that reduce the
influence of money in the local political
process.
Citizen Army meetings regularly attract
dozens, and in some cases hundreds, of
citizens to discuss reforming their local
government. The effort focuses on two
model ordinances. one that bans cam-
paign fundraising on public property and
another that requires real estate develop-
ers to disclose their campaign contribu-
tions when applying for major zoning
Common Cause Selects New President
Scott 14arshbarger, former Attorney General of Massachu-
setts, wus elected President and Chief Executive Officer of
Common C'attsr. by thr. organization's Nationsl Governing
Rnard nn icily 30'h Harshbarger, who is Hndloy Profeaaor of
Criminal Justice and Law at Northeastern University, suc-
ceeds Ann McBride who stepped down in May.
"It is with great enthusiasm and some humility that I join
-ith Common Cause Chairman Derek Bok and the distin-
Guished board in expanding upon the great work that has al-
ready been done here," Harshbarger said following his elect
tion as President. "I've spent my life in public service believ-
ing that our values are articulated in our public policies, so
I'm tremendously grateful for this opportunity to help shape
America's public interest agenda for the 21st Century."
tiarshbarper was first elected Attorney General in Massachu.
seas in 1990. and was reelected in 1994. As Massachusetts'
hip law enibricement officer, Harshbarger won national rec.
n_nition for his work in crime prevention, civil rights and
hate crimes enforcement, and prosecution of white-collar
crime and public corruption. In 1996. Harshbarger was
elected president of the National Association of Attorneys
General. and was one of the nation's first Attorneys General
to sue the tobacco industry to help recover smoking-related
variances. The Citizen Anny has suc-
ceeded in getting one or both of those ordi-
nances adopted in at least eight cities in the
last year. More model ordinances arc
planned in the future.
Contact New Jersey Common Cause for
more information about the Citizen Army
and how to create one in your state. Phone
(732) 548-9798 or E-mail: njcc0maiJJdt.
net ■
health care costs. Harshbarger was the Democratic nominee for
Governor of M3463ChUSSItf, in 1998. '
Before being clr;%;W Attorney General in 1990, fiarshbarger
served as District Attorney for Mirld1rsex County, imm an actor
ney in private prarrice. and sr'rved as the firet General Counael
of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission. Born in Penn-
sylvania in 1941, Harshbarger is a 1964 graduate of Harvard
University and a 1968 graduate of Harvard Law School. ■
Michael X. Delli Carpini Named Director
of Pew's Public Policy Program
Michael X. Delli Carpini, former chairman of the Department
of Political Science at Barnard College in Now York City, be-
came the director of the Public Policy Program at the Pew
Charitable Trust-, on Juno I".
Delli Carpini is a respected scholar. specializing in American
politics. public opinion research and mass media. An acute
observer and analyst, he has published four books, most re-
cently What Americans Knnn= Abou! Politics acid Why /t Mal-
ters in 1996, and is the author of dozens of journal articles, es-
says and panel papers on a wide variety of political and public
Policy topics. ■
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National Civic League
105'h National[ Conference on Governance
"New Politics for a ,New Century:
Reinventing Citizen Democracyfrom the Ground Up"
October 14 - 16, 1999
Hilton Crystal City at National Airport =
Arlington, Virginia
Confirmed Participants Include:
• Rebecca Avila, Executive Director, Los Angeles Ethics Comrnission
• Nicole Gordon.Executive Director, New York City Campaign Finance Board
• Jane Greunebaum, Executive Director, League of Women Voters/US
• Ellen Miller, Executive Director, Public Campaign
• Harry Pozyki, Chairman, New Jersey Common Cause
University Law School
• Josh Roseakrantz, Executive Director, Brennan Center for Justice at New York
University Law School
• Rob Ritchie, Executive Director, Center for Voting & Democracy
• Brad Rourke, Executive Director, Institute for Global Ethics
• Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, Nat'l Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials
• Jim Wallis. Co -Founder, Sojourners, Inc., editor-in-chief of Sojourners magazine, author of Who
Speaks for God? An Alternative to the Religious Right - A New Politics of Compassion, Community,
and Civility and The Soul of Polities.
For more information about the conference, visit the National Civic League
web site at www.ncl.org/ncl/ncg99
or call the Washington Office of the National Civic League at (202) 783-2961.
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Applicant: Lecy Construction, Inc., represented by Roy Lecy
Owners: Richard E. Lewis, Hale D. Carr and George Masko
Site Location: 16200 Gleason Lake Road (see the attached map)
Project Name: North Shore Estates
Application(s): Rezoning/Master Development Plan, Variance,.and Preliminary Plat
Description: The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into thirteen single family
lots. The minimum lot size would be 15,000 square feet. Lot width frontage
variances are requested for Lots 7 and 8, and lot depth variances are requested
for Lots 2 and 3. A rezoning is proposed from R-1, low density residential, to
PUD, planned unit development.
Project No.: 96072.99a
The Minnetonka Planning Commission invites you to a public hearing on Thursday, September 16,
1999, for the. above referenced application. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.; however, the
hearing may not start until later in the evening. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of
the Minnetonka Community Center at 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard. The City is notifying all
property owners within 400 feet of the subject property.
At the public hearing, the Commission will give anyone wanting to speak the opportunity to do so.
The Commission requests that a spokesperson speak for a group with a consensus opinion.
Additionally, Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Channel 34/16. Reruns of these
meetings are at 12 Noon on Sundays and Mondays, and at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Planning Commission acts as an advisory board to the City Council. As such, the final decision
on this proposal will be made by the City Council. Interested parties should contact the Planning
Department for the Council meeting date, after the Planning Commission meeting, as notices are not
routinely mailed for Council review.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this case with a planner, please contact the
Planning Department at 939-8290. You may also comment by sending an e-mail to:
cgutoske@ci.minnetonka.mn.us and reference Project 96072.99a. We welcome your comments and
would like to resolve as many issues as possible before the meeting.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 9, 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 August,
1999.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in August was 616, more than
the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit.
Since we began receiving monthly population reports about a year and, a half ago, the
occupancy of the facility has exceeded the CUP maximum on one other occasion. In April of
1999 the average occupancy was 609. At that time, Corrections staff indicated that this was in
part due to a higher than usual population in the Women's Section, where they had been
housing some juvenile girls. In May of 1999 the occupancy returned to a level within the limit
of the CUP, when the juveniles were transferred back to the Juvenile Detention Center.
In August, girls from the Juvenile Detention Center (16 beds) were moved back to the ACF
Women's Section. This appears to be one of the reasons that the population exceeded the CUP
limit.
I will be discussing this matter further with Hennepin County Corrections staff, and will update
you when further information is available.
memor �'L
Date: September 7; 1999
To: Board of I lennepin County Commissioners
From: .Ian 1. Smaby, Community Corrections Director
Subject: County Correctional Facility Population Report - August, 1999
As requested, please Lind attached the average daily population reports for the Adult
Corrections Facility, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the County Home School for the
month of August, 1999.
CC: Chief Judge Mabley LCOt;MMum
Judge Kevin Burke
Judge Pam Alexander
Sandra Vargas
Anne Hurlbert, City of Plymouth
DOCC Management Team
State Representative Wes Skoglund
Carole Martin
Adult Corrections Facility
Men's Section
August 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: 450)
Men's Section Capacity 395
Less: Average Inside Count (396)
Average Available Beds (1)
406
(78)
1
329
67
396
(Capacity1999 Monthly Average Population
ACF Men's Section
400 x-
1
300
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200 0 Not Sentenced
150
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329
298
264
318
306 311
318
310
F
housed in Work Release due to PSWP participation, etc.
Adult Corrections Facility
Women's Section
August Average Population
Average Women's Section Straight Time Total Count
66
Plus: Work Release women housed in Women's Section
1
Less: Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.)
(15)
Average Women's Section Sentenced Inside Count
52
Pius: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS)
0
Total Women's Section Inside Count
52
(highest inside count during month: 64)
Total Women's Section Capacity 58
Less: One module reserved for JDC Girls` (16)
Less: Average Inside Count (52)
Average Available Beds (10)
«JDC girls were moved back to ACF Women's Section as of 817/99.
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1999 Monthly Average Population
ACF Women's Section
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❑ Avail. Beds
E Sentenced
■JDC Girls' Annex
Adult Corrections Facility
Work Release
August Average Population
Average Work Release Total Count 230
Less: Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.) (89)
Average Work Release Inside Count 141
Plus: Average Straight Time Residents (Porters, PSWP) 27
Total Work Release Inside Count 168
(highest inside count during month: 177)
Work Release Capacity 172
Less: Average Inside Count -168
Average Available Beds 4
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
1999 Monthly Average Population
ACF Work Release
(Capacity =172)
❑ Avail. Beds
■ Inside Count
Juvenile Detention Center
August Average Population
Average Total Detained Population
Housed outside of JDC:
Home Detention/Post Disposition Home Detention
ACF Girls Annex
CHS Secure Unit
Other (Wabasha, Wilson Center, Dakota Co., etc.)
Average Total Housed Outside of JDC
Average Inside Count:
(highest inside count during month: 110)
JDC Capacity
Less: Average Inside Count
Average Available Beds
168
57
10
2
16
85
87
-83
4
83
I- .
County Home School
August Average Population
(highest inside count during month: 142)
1999 Monthly Average Population
County Home School
(Capacity = 166)
160
140
3
120
t�
100 �� = ❑ Avail. Beds
140
143 136 137 136 137F, M��80 134� 134a ® Reserved Beds
60- 1
■Average Count
40
20;::L=
R, �J` PJASe� C°�°, OeG
In cottages which have one or more residents on furiough status, one bed is reserved in the event
that the resident is returned to CHS.
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Average
Reserved
Available
Program
Capacity
Population
Beds"
Beds
Cottage 1
24
21
0
3
Short Term Juvenile Males
Cottage 2
22
14
1
7
Juvenile Female Offenders
Cottage 3
24
23
0
1
Juvenile Sex Offenders
Cottage 4
24
17
1
6
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 1345
Cottage 5
24
21
1
2
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 1547
Cottage 6
24
23
1
0
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 1547
Cottage 7
24
18
1
5
Adolescent Male Offenders Age 17-19
Total
166
137
5
24
(highest inside count during month: 142)
1999 Monthly Average Population
County Home School
(Capacity = 166)
160
140
3
120
t�
100 �� = ❑ Avail. Beds
140
143 136 137 136 137F, M��80 134� 134a ® Reserved Beds
60- 1
■Average Count
40
20;::L=
R, �J` PJASe� C°�°, OeG
In cottages which have one or more residents on furiough status, one bed is reserved in the event
that the resident is returned to CHS.
City of Plymouth
Public Safety
Advisory Board
Minutes of Meeting
June 17, 1999
7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were members Ed Albro, Dan Freese, Kim Gassner, Police Sgt.
Mike Goldstein, James Holmes, and Firefighter Kevin Werstein. Staff members
attending were Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes, Fire Chief Rick Kline, and
recording secretary, Public Safety Tech Svcs Supervisor Barb Cox. Council liaison
Scott Harstad was also in attendance.
Resident Judith Olson attended.
Cathy Kaufman, Chair, was unable to attend so the meeting was run by Vice, -Chair Ed
Albro.
Albro called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was approval of the minutes from April 151.Goldenstein
moved for approval, seconded by Gassner. Albro abstained from the vote. The
remaining members all voted in favor and the minutes were adopted with no changes.
The next item on the agenda was discussion of the City's false alarm* ordinance. Chief
Gerdes noted that last month although the group did not have a quorum to hold a
meeting, those present visited with concerned resident Judith Olson and obtained. her .
input which was then sent out to all members, along with much, information -obtained on
this issue on a national level. He noted that staff is open to any direction from this
group.
Albro stated he read the information sent and he especially liked the creative ideas
such as one free pass for attending training. He stated he would also like to look at the
number of violations before charging.
Gerdes noted that in checking around other cities were all over the board with how
many non -chargeable alarms they allow, with the most frequent number being two.
Plymouth only allows one.
Goldstein stated he thought we should break the issue down into three major areas in
order to discuss it. First would be the clerical concerns, then the issues, then the
creative suggestions and training and the like.
Judith Olson stated that from a design point of view they should probably start with the
draft model ordinance that was distributed. She stated that one thing she really liked in
there was that everyone was not on a calendar year, but your year ran for twelve
months from whenever your system was up and running. Cox noted this would
potentially be a big nightmare for clerical and billing purposes to keep track of when
each location's year runs. She stated that logistically this would be very difficult.
Holmes stated that we have a third party for -profit -company involved and they would
have nothing to do with the process and no response needs. He stated that we would
need to put some regulations on them. Freese stated he could see some difficulties
with this as you cannot regulate a business located outside the City and none of these
companies are located within Plymouth. Gerdes stated we would need to check with
our City Attorney as we do license taxi cabs on the basis that they pick up in the City.
We allow anyone to drop off, but if they pick up, they must have a City license.
Freese stated he would suggest more of an educational program. Perhaps the building
inspectors could quiz individuals on how their system works. He stated that from the.
materials it appears most false alarms are operator error.
Holmes noted there has to be a role for the installer and alarm company. They play tool
big a role in this effort and need to be involved. I
Goldstein noted that on existing systems information should be given to new owners as
part of the "Welcome to Plymouth" package.
Olson noted that another concern she has is with our restriction on audible alarms
during the night. She stated she checked with her installer -and it is not possible. to- time
an audible alarm not to go off after 10 p.m. and she does not feel this restriction is
feasible. '
Albro asked if there were any further comments or staff direction. • : �- . . .r,
Goldstein stated he would like to reiterate that we need to provide staff with more
specific direction. He believes this should be in three areas; 1) clerical needs/requests,
2) number of free alarms and fee schedule, and 3) education innovative ideas.
Harstad noted that false alarms create activity and we can work off this information. He
stated he thought we should eliminate the permits as he felt this was unnecessary
work. Gerdes noted that especially on commercial property, the permit process obtains
valuable information we use including key holders. Goldstein agreed and stated that
perhaps the process is misnamed; it is more of a registration process and not a permit.
Albro stated that it was apparent that we should separate residential from commercial in
the entire process. Holmes made a motion to direct staff to separate residential and
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commercial users in this process, Goldstein seconded the motion. All voted in favor
and the motion passed.
Albro then made a motion that the number of non -chargeable alarms for residential be
increased from one to two; seconded by Gassner. There was then discussion on the
item.
Chief Kline noted that there is a difference in the fees charged for false fire alarms as
compared to false police alarms. He noted that the fire do not currently allow any free;
however he does waive fees on alarms if the individuals show they have had the
system serviced to fix any problems. Harstad stated he is concerned that escalating
fees could cause people to turn their alarm system off which would be more dangerous.
He stated in that regard he is very concerned with the large fees for false fire alarms.
Cox noted that it also costs more to roll a fire truck in response to an alarm than the
cost for police response. Albro asked if the fees and number of free alarms need to be
different. Gerdes noted that we have already separated residential and commercial.
He stated he would have no problem with allowing free fire alarms on residential, but he
believes there are real issues with commercial. . .. -
Goldstein noted that he supports the fire department and their position on no free
alarms. He would recommend separate language on fee between fire and police
alarms. Kline noted that on the issue of residential versus commercial that most of their
responses are to residential systems. He stated he would not like there to be automatic
free responses, but he would support language to not charge if they provide us with
information that the system has been serviced to correct a problem or they have had
training or education on their system.
Olson asked Kline if a person had no automatic system and thought they smelled
smoke and called 9-1-1, yet they found nothing, would they be .charged for a false:. .
alarm. Kline stated they would not. Olson stated we need to understand the issue and
ensure we are not saying that electronics are bad. She noted that with the right: c
education and training and proper installation a system would save time, especially
when the residents are gone and something happens. Kline agreed that the purpose is
not to discourage use of the systems. Olson stated she would like us to get proactive-
with
roactivewith the training component. She also stated we have received no input from the
companies and installers and they should have some. '
Goldstein amended the motion on free alarms to state for police response only. Albro
seconded. All voted in favor and the motion was amended.
The main motion, amended to read, motion to allow two free police false alarm
responses was voted on. All voted in favor and the motion was adopted.
Then in regards to fire, Goldstein noted he would like to see the language suggested by
Chief Kline included.
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Goldstein asked what the next issue from clerical would be. Cox noted that another
item which had been suggested was a separate fee schedule for residential and
commercial for police alarms. She noted the fire department does this. Clerical had
suggested that perhaps on residential the fee was always the same amount and not an
escalating fee. Goldstein noted there is a difference between residential and
commercial in that there are public safety and health issues, such as chemical hazards
involved with commercial properties which can be very real.
Goldstein moved that we include language specific to the fire department stating that
the fee would be rescinded if they provide information the system has been serviced or
they have received education or training on the system. Freese seconded the motion.
Werstein asked if this is done by police also. Cox stated yes we have waived fees with
proof of having the system serviced. Gassner asked if they allow this exemption more
than once in a year and Kline stated they would. Albro asked why we would want it
different for the police. Goldstein stated that he is making generalizations, but most
police false alarms are due to homeowner error. All voted on the motion and the ,
motion was adopted. i I .
Goldstein asked if we should move that on the commercial -side for the fire; department
we maintain current practice. Kline noted he was agreeable to having the same
language for exempting fees for commercial. Gerdes noted in regard to commercial
there has been discussion involving the interaction with the building inspectors, so he
would recommend we table this issue and instead ask staff to find out further:
information on it and provide it to the group. All agreed.
Albro stated he would next like to see staff provide an updated ordinance to work with
using the directions and motions from tonight.
There was then some discussion on the innovative -type ideas. Goldstein -noted that the
issue of false alarms is currently part of the Neighborhood Watch program., -.,,He noted
that these groups periodically have the police department out and this- is discussed.
Kline noted we should contact the local chapter of the alarm association to get some
input from them. Harstad stated they are having the same problems we are with
resources and so are also concerned with these issues.
Albro suggested one idea for consideration may be a program similar to drunk driving
school where after a certain number of alarms they would be required to attend some
type of training. Freese inquired whether people who have a false alarm are sent some
type of flyer or brochure with information. Holmes noted that most places are provided
information by the company who provides the alarm and/or service. He noted they
probably already have literature which we could get. Freese asked if we currently have
documents available now. Staff stated we do not. Harstad noted he thought this may
be difficult as the information is system dependent. Holmes noted that some generic
information would probably be available. Goldstein added that in residential
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circumstances, there are two basic models in use and he agreed there would be some
generic information that would be available.
Olson noted that in the national information she also noted that they recommend you
leave some type of notice. Werstein stated it is often easier to send with the billing than
leave it. Goldstein added that Minnetonka Police do this and it is something he
generally supports; however, when it was looked at here, there are more issues for
consideration, such as the fact that a notice hung on the door is also an indication that
no one is home.
Harstad asked if we receive a fire alarm and the residence is all locked up with no one
home, do we kick in the door. Kline stated we do not unless we have some indication
that there is a fire inside.
Holmes moved that we need to get some sort of industry representative at the next
discussion. Goldstein seconded the motion. All voted in favor and it was approved.
Gassner stated she really likes the idea of some sort of a packet for homeowners that
outlines the ordinance and what happens. Gerdes noted that this process is currently .
in place as all new residents get a packet from assessing when they. come in .to file their -
homestead. Through experience we have found it is easy to get the information out,
but very difficult to get them to read it. Goldstein agreed and stated he would like to
see the information added to the City's web site and some type of -information sent out
with the bill when they receive one as at that point they would be interested and, more
inclined to read the information.
Albro then did a final run around the room to see if anyone:had any. -additional items for
consideration for the group.
On the issue -of potentially making the alarm company responsible instead of the - 1'. _ _
resident, Freese stated he would like us to check legally.to see -if this could be.done.
Holmes stated he would like input from the City Council on what they would like to see=
from the Public Safety Advisory Board and would like to see us be more proactive than
reactive.
Harstad agreed and noted that the Council is trying to develop a work plan over the
next several months. He stated he would like to see this group follow some type of plan
and not just deal with a certain topic that comes up. For example he stated in looking
at issues in the media, it is apparent various cities end up with obsolete ordinances on
the books and he thought this group could make a project of reviewing ordinances
routinely and rotate through all of them. Harstad noted further that he has some
specific topics he would also like to see addressed. These include hot pursuits, bike
patrol, horse patrol, car decoys for use in eliminating vehicle thefts. He stated he would
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like to see us think about addressing an issue at one meeting and not spread over three
meetings.
Albro stated that when this group was formed, it was his understanding that it was set
up as a reactive body. Issues were to be sent to us and we were supposed to
specifically not deal with day -today operational type issues. Harstad stated perhaps
we would need to revisit with the Council on this then. Gerdes agreed it would have to
go back to the Council to make this type of change. He noted the group originally
started with several Council Members and a couple of citizens and they adopted a
Mission Statement which everyone should have a copy of in the front of their books.
He noted to make any changes to this would take the Council.
Holmes noted we should perhaps pose the question to the Council, is there more you
want us to do right now.
Goldstein added that the department has an internal Community Policing Committee
that deals with community issues on a proactive level and can send items to this Board
for further consideration.
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Freese moved adjournment, Goldstein seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
September 2, 1999
Minutes
Commissioners
Present
Absent
Jennifer Butler
Claudelle Carruthers
Manik Chhabra
Jackie Fraedrich
Mitzi Heath
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Lisa Hunter
Patricia Izek
Joan Jensen
Art Johnson
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Rebecca Malinsky
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Ruth Ruffin
Becky Wheeler
Also present: Brad Brown, Ward 3 Councilmember; Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City
Manager.
Call to Order
Ruth Ruffin called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes
Motion was made by Joan Jensen, seconded by Becky Wheeler, to approve the minutes of
August 5. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Mitzi Heath reported that the resident with the sweat lodge recently held a ceremony
without incident. The next ceremony will be held on September 11, and she has invited
Human Rights Commissioners to attend.
History Fest
Becky Wheeler reported that Manik, Ruth, and she staffed a Human Rights Commission
booth at the History Fest for the Faces of Plymouth project.
Make a Difference Day
Becky Wheeler provided an update on Make a Difference Day. She said that about 25 of
500 Plymouth businesses responded to a mailing, and she has developed a list of needs of
various social service agencies serving the community. The project is to match needs
with groups or individuals to fill those needs. She will now publicize Make a Difference
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Day in an effort to get individuals involved. Becky and Manik visited the Plymouth
Youth Advisory Council to encourage involvement in the project. They will also staff a
booth at the Arts Festival and Plymouth on Parade to solicit interest in the project.
Plymouth on Parade
Plymouth on Parade will be held on October 9, with the parade at 1 p.m. and booths from
2 to 5 p.m. Laurie Ahrens reported on the parade route and noted that Ruth Ruffin has
registered the Human Rights Commission as a marching unit in the parade, as well as
requested two booths. Commissioners will contact the RARE group at Wayzata High
School and the Multi -cultural group at Armstrong High School to invite them to march
with the Human Rights Commission in the parade. Individuals helping to set up the
booths should meet at LifeTime Fitness entrance at 11 a.m. Individuals marching in the
parade should meet Ruth Ruffin at the beginning of the parade route (down 34'h Avenue
from the post office). Becky Wheeler will bring the banner and she has ordered t -shirts.
Laurie will provide written materials to hand out at the booth.
1999-2000 Essay Contest
Joan Jensen has organized the second annual local essay contest. The winning essay will
be forwarded for entry into the state-wide contest. She has distributed materials to
Central, East, and West Middle Schools, and will also contact Plymouth Middle School.
She will prepare a news release so that any middle school student living in Plymouth, but
attending a school outside of Plymouth could submit an essay. This was a very
successful event last year, and a similar event is planned with presentation of awards at a
City Council meeting in January.
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
Mitzi Heath reported on a communication received from Mort Ryweck of the League of
Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. The letter relates to results of a survey
conducted earlier this year where several schools requested information on diversity
training, as well as hate crime response. Mitzi will follow-up with Mort.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Claudelle Carruthers reported on the Comprehensive Plan Update process. She explained
the land use densities recently discussed by the Planning Commission and City Council
for the northwest Plymouth area and said that the issue of affordable housing in Plymouth
has been significant throughout the discussions. The Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on October 13, with the proposal scheduled to go to the City Council for
adoption on October 19. Claudelle requested that Commissioners attend these meetings.
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Annual Conference
Commissioners interested in attending the League of Minnesota Human Rights
Commission Annual Conference on September 25 should contact Laurie this week.
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Citizen Survey
Joan Jensen inquired about the status of the Citizen Survey. Results should be available
in about a month.
HRC Attendance
Mitzi Heath expressed concern about HRC attendance. Mitzi and Ruth will review the
attendance record for 1999 and contact members who have missed several meetings to
determine if they are still interested in serving or whether a replacement recommendation
should be made to the City Council.
Next Meeting
Ruth Ruffin encouraged all commissioners to attend the October meeting. Public Safety
Director Craig Gerdes will do a presentation on the police department and answer
questions.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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MINUTES
July 8, 1999
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Ron
Quanbeck on Thursday, July 8, 1999, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing,
Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Tom Mathisen, Crystal;
Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Quanbeck, Plymouth; Lori
Hoebelheinrich, Robbinsdale; Eric Thompson, Montgomery Watson; Curt Pearson and
Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary.
Curt Pearson addressed the Commissioners to say "good-bye" as he nears retirement and to express his
thanks to the Commission for allowing him to act as its attorney. Pearson has served the Commission since
its onset and drafted the Joint Powers Agreement which was signed by the member communities in 1984.
I. Minutes. Motion by Mathisen, second by Spector to approve the minutes of the June meeting of
the Commission. Motion carried.
H. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Spector, second by Mathisen to approve the Treasurer's Report.
Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Spector, second by Cooper to approve claims totaling
$27,411.46. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Larson, Mathisen, Cooper, Hanson,
Quanbeck, and Hoebelheinrich; nays - none; absent - Maple Grove and Osseo.
IV. Correspondence.
A. Communications Log. No action required.
B. LeFevere recapped the Twin Cities Metro Area Watershed Meeting held June 17, 1999.
Motion by Cooper, second by Mathisen directing the Commission's attorney to draft appropriate language
to amend the By -Laws to provide for appointments in 1999. Motion carried.
Motion by Spector, second by Hanson to form a subcommittee for the purposes of
exploring a response to the new law on Commissioner qualifications and formulating recommendations
to the Commission/member Cities. Motion carried Spector and Mathisen will serve on the subcommittee.
Anderson provided a list of appointments on file in the Commission office.
V. Water Quality.
Twin Lakes Nutrient Budget/Feasibility Study. The City of Robbinsdale has contributed $1,500
to help offset the total cost of this project. In addition, the Commission will receive a $10,000 matching
Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative Special Project Grant from Metropolitan Council.
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VI. Project Reviews.
A. SC99-13 Monticello Addition, Maple Grove. Approval of a stormwater management
plan for construction of a street extension and 24ot commercial facility on a 7.6 acre site located south of
85th Avenue at Monticello Lane. The proposed project involves construction of a cul-de-sac extension
of Monticello Lane south of 85th Avenue and a 24ot commercial facility. A complete project review
application was received July 2, 1999.
The entire site will drain southeast through storm sewer onto the Lumonics site (SC98-14)
located immediately south of the site. The Lumonics site contains a large stormwater treatment pond which
was sized to account for this drainage area. There are no wetlands on site. The City of Maple Grove is
the WCA LGU. There is no floodplain on site and a detailed erosion control plan has been received.
Motion by Hanson, second by Spector directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple
Grove that approval of project SC99-13 is hereby granted. Motion carried.
B. SC99-14 Cleveland K-8 School, Minneapolis. Approval of a stormwater management
plan for construction of an elementary school on an eight acre parcel located in the southeast quadrant of
Queen Avenue and 23rd Avenue North. Approval of this project was granted at the Commission's June
meeting pending adoption of a resolution granting a variance to the Commission's standards and receipt
in the office of the items listed in the report of the Commission's engineer. Motion by Cooper, second by
Mathisen to adopt Resolution 99-5 Concerning a Variance to the Cleveland K-8 Project. Motion carried.
C. SC99-15 Arbor Lakes Villas 1st and 2nd Additions, Maple Grove. Approval of a
stormwater management plan for construction of two residential developments totaling 9.3 acres -- the first
located in the southwest quadrant of Wedgewood Lane and Main Street, the second located approximately
800 feet east of the northeast quadrant of Wedgewood Lane and Main Street. A complete project review
application was received June 18, 1999.
Both additions are within the Arbor Lakes development reviewed by the Commission as
SC98-17. Both sites are to be developed as townhome complexes with approximately 100 total units.
Following completion, approximately 90% of each site will be converted to impervious area. Stormwater
runofffrom the 1st Addition will be collected in new storm sewer which drains east to Arden Lakes Pond
No. I approximately 1000 feet away, adjacent to the south of the Arden Lakes Villas 2nd Addition. Pond
No. I outlets northeast to Pond No. 2, which is located on the east side of the 2nd Addition. Pond No. 2
also receives the drainage from the 2nd Addition before discharging off site to an undefined system. (In
a previous correspondence, the City has taken responsibility for identifying a downstream flow conveyance
for the outflows from Pond 2.)
The 1st Addition is located adjacent to the east of another (unnumbered) Arbor Lakes
Regional Pond. No calculations have been received verifying the 100 year flood elevation shown on the
plan of 928.0. All structures adjacent to the pond are set at elevation 931.0, which exceeds the
Commission's one -foot freeboard requirements.
The 2nd Addition lies adjacent to Arbor Lakes Regional Ponds 1 and 2. No calculations
have been received which verify the 100 -year flood elevations shown on the plan, which differ from those
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reported under Project Review SC98-17. All structures adjacent to these ponds will have a lowest floor
elevation of 910.0, which satisfies the Commissiods one -foot freeboard requirement if the current reported
100 year flood elevations of 908.0 and 906.5 for Ponds 1 and 2, respectively, are correct.
Both sites are located within the Maple Grove gravel mining area which is being developed
into Arbor Lakes. There are several gravel pits which are classified as wetlands. There do not appear to
be any wetland impacts associated with this phase of the project. The City is the WCA LGU. A limited
erosion control plan has been specified.
Motion by Hanson, second by Spector directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple
Grove that approval of project SC99-15 is hereby granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's
engineer of the following:
1. Hydrologic calculations for the entire Arbor Lakes site verifying the 100 -year flood
elevations in all on-site stormwater ponds.
2. A revised Erosion Control Plan specifying temporary sediment barriers at
catchbasin inlets for use during construction.
Motion carried.
D. SC99-16 Wedgewood Commerce Centre X, Maple Grove. Approval of a stormwater
management plan for construction of 5.1 acre commercial facility located 600 feet north of the northeast
quadrant of Bass Lake Road and Wedgewood Road. A complete project review application was received
July 2, 1999.
The site is the same as was received under SC96-07 and is located in the central portion
of SubArea A of the Development Plan reviewed under SC87-20. Following completion, approximately
85% of the site will be converted to impervious surface.
Stormwater runofffrom the site will be routed east to a large wetland located along I-494.
This wetland outlets north to City Pond SC -P2, which outlets east eventually to Eagle Lake. According
to plans submitted by the City in 1987, the wetland on the east side of the site was constructed as part of
an earlier activity for the purpose of treating stormwater runoff and, as such, the site meets Commission
standards for water quality treatment.
A long drainage ditch on the site exhibits wetland qualities and is proposed to be filled to
provide for anew building. This is a wetland impact and will be covered by WCA The City is the WCA
LGU. No lowest floor elevation has been specified. A limited erosion control plan has been received.
Motion by Hanson, second by Mathisen directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple
Grove that approval of project SC99-16 is hereby granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's
engineer of the following:
1. A revised erosion control plan incorporating use of temporary sediment barriers
at catchbasin inlets for use during construction and riprap at all storm sewer outfalls.
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2. An outlet control structure (skimmer) design detail demonstrating that skimming
of floatables is achieved prior to discharge from City Pond SC -P2. Note: N a skimmer is in place at SC -P2,
a. second skimmer on site is not required.
3. Revised grading plan specifying lowest floor elevations no lower than one foot
above 100 year flood elevation.
4. A legal document granting easements over on-site ponding areas.
5. An Operation and Maintenance Plan which will maintain the outlet control
structures and permanent pool in the stormwater treatment ponds. The plan shall be provided to the City
in the form of a recordable agreement that assures the designated operation and maintenance procedures
will be faithfully executed (if required).
Motion carried.
E. SC99-17 Maple Grove Government Center, Maple Grove. Approval of a stormwater
management plan for construction of a new city hall on an 8.0 acre site located in the northwest quadrant
of Wedgewood Lane and Main Street A complete project review application was received June 25, 1999.
The Government Center is located within the Arbor Lakes development reviewed by the
Commission as SC98-17 and immediately north of Arbor Lakes Villas 1st Addition reviewed as SC99-15.
The site is currently undeveloped but will be converted to a new city hall facility, resulting in conversion
of approximately 85% of the site to impervious surface.
Stormwater runoff from the majority of the site will be collected in new storm sewer which
drains east to Arden Lakes Pond No. 1 approximately 1000 feet east of this site. Pond 1 outlets northeast
to nearby Pond No. 2, which currently has no outlet. The City has taken responsibility for identifying a
downstream flow conveyance for the outflows from Pond 2.
The northwest comer of the site, including some road surface, will drain to an on-site
infiltration basin which will ultimately help to recharge the groundwater around Arbor Lakes. Under the
current development plan, the Arbor Lakes regional stormwater ponds are to be lined to prevent
contamination of a groundwater wellhead area The construction of this infiltration basin seems contrary
to the intent of the regional ponding system and will need to be justified.
The project site is located adjacent to another (unnumbered) Arbor Lakes regional pond.
No calculations have been received verifying the 100 -year flood elevation of 928.5. The proposed lowest
floor elevation of the Government Center is 910.0, which is well below the 100 -year flood elevation in the
adjacent pond; however, the emergency overflow is to the north into West Arbor Lake, away from the
proposed facility. The normal water level of the unnumbered pond is 923.8, also above the proposed
basement elevation of the facility. While all the Arbor Lakes regional ponds are to be lined, it is likely that
some risk of groundwater seepage could still exist As such, detailed calculations of groundwater
elevations will be required to ensure that no risk of building damage exists.
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The site is located within the Maple Grove gravel mining area which is being developed
into Arbor Lakes. There are several gravel pits which are classified as wetlands. There do not appear to
be any wetland impacts associated with this phase of the project. The City is the WCA LGU. A
satisfactory erosion control plan has been specified.
The consultant recommended no action pending receipt in the office of the Commission's
engineer of the following:
1. A revised grading plan demonstrating that the emergency overflow route for the
westerly regional pond poses no threat to the proposed building.
2. A revised grading plan raising the lowest floor elevation to 923.5 to match the
runout elevation of the regional pond to the west of the site Qr a detailed narrative with calculations
demonstrating that no risk of groundwater damage to proposed facilities exists.
3. A revised grading plan eliminating the northwest infiltration basin or at least
eliminating roadway/parking lot drainage from its tributary area
4. An Operation and Maintenance Plan which will maintain the on-site stormwater
outlet control structures and permanent pool in the stormwater treatment ponds. The plan shall be
provided to the City in the form of a recordable agreement that assures the designated operation and
maintenance procedures will be faithfully executed (if required).
VII. Other Business.
October and November meetings. Due to renovation of the facilities at Lancer at Edinburgh, the
Commission must relocate its October and November meetings to an alternate site. In addition, due to the
fact that the Veteran's Day holiday falls on the regular meeting date, an alternative meeting date must be
selected in November. Motion by Cooper, second by Larson to meet in the conference room at the
Montgomery Watson offices on October 14 and November 4, at 12:00, with the business meetings
commencing at 12:45 p.m. Motion carried. Anderson will post the appropriate notices.
There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Larson, second by Cooper to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:55 a.m. by Chair Ross Thorfinnson at
Southwest Metro Transit Commission's transit hub. Those in attendance were:
Ross Thorfinnson, Eden Prairie
John Rask, City of Plymouth
Jim Hovland, City of Edina
Mike Opatz, City of Maple Grove
John Mulcahy, Metro Commuter Services
Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc.
Joy Tierney, City of Plymouth
Curt Gutoske, City of Minnetonka
Russ Susag, City of Richfield
Dick Allendorf, City of Minnetonka
Clarence Shallbetter, Metropolitan Council
Leah Goldstein, LJR, Inc.
II. Review of Minutes. Review of minutes from May 12, 1999, was delayed because there
wasn't a quorum.
III. Other Business. Thorfinnson stated that the Commission made presentations to the
Minnetonka and Maple Grove City Councils. Minnetonka council members had several
questions. Only one question was asked at Maple Grove. Allendorf stated that the presentation
went very well in Minnetonka.
II. Review of Minutes. Opatz and Hovland arrived, forming a quorum. Opatz noted that he
was at the last meeting but wasn't on the list of attendees. He motioned to approve the minutes
with an addition of his name to the list. Allendorf seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
III. Other Business. Hovland discussed the Transportation Alliance's Washington Fly -In. It
was his first attendance at one of these events and he found it to be productive. 494 is a high
priority in Commissioner Tinklenberg's mind as well as for our congressional delegation. It
seems that the 494 Corridor Commission will be able to meet its goals more quickly than we
expected if support for our efforts continues. Senator Wellston was there but he was careful and
guarded with what he said. Grams stated that some TEA -21 funds might be available. Ramstad
also said that 494 was a top priority. Phil Riveness and other Metropolitan Council members
were there during the meeting with Congressman Ramstad, and all said 494 is a very important
project. Rep. Tom Workman (IR - Chanhassen) suggested that the commission look at funding
494 though bonding measures, and feels that 494 and 212 are a package with similar difficulties.
Gutoske asked if there were any other corridor groups there? Hovland responded that the North
Star Corridor group was also there but that they are more focused on heavy rail. Commissioner
Tinklenberg would like to focus on corridors and their relationship to the economy of Minnesota.
Hovland stated that the approach MnDOT is using for transit is as another option improving the
competitiveness of our region rather than as a driving restriction. Lindahl asked if he is
preparing an economic strategy. Hovland, responded that one has not been prepared yet.
Thorfinnson stated that they are using strategic partnerships to address traffic issues and that a
new head engineer, Doug Weiszhaar, is examining ways to speed up the process to build projects
that have been programmed. MnDOT is evolving into a multi -modal, inclusive agency.
Thorfinnson recapped the meeting between the 494 Corridor Commission, Commissioner
Tinklenberg and Dick Stehr. Tinklenberg understands that not increasing capacity on 494 will
have a negative impact on the metro area and the state. The Commission asked for infrastructure
improvements in the Golden Triangle to use as an incentive for the businesses to form and do
TDM initiatives with a TMA. Our strategy is to develop relationships with the Congressional
Delegation and MnDOT and then to go to them with a wish list of improvements. Shallbetter
asked if this is a different wish list than the CMAQ funding list. Thorfinnson said that this list
will focus more on capacity issues than HOV improvements but may overlap with the CMAQ
prioritization process. Hovland stated that there are other funding mechanisms available,
including firewall funds that are collected through taxes but not put into the general fund. There
are currently $2.8 billion in these funds for highway construction. It is possible to ask for a
discretionary grant request or special corridor designation. However, these funds are subtracted
from the state allocation, which causes problems with MnDOT. Lindahl asked what will be
funded over the next five years on 494. Thorfinnson responded that the Corridor Commission
should look for a maximum of $100 million in projects. Raduenz stated that the new estimates
for 494 reconstruction are $1.2 billion for the portion from the river to I-394 and that does not
include right of way acquisition. By prioritizing $100 million worth *of projects, the Corridor
Commission is more likely to have support and concurrence over time. Hovland stated that
another potential source of funding is as a demonstration project. Thorfinnson said that MnDOT
is reluctant to do demonstration projects because they do not follow their build plans and can
create problems, like at the 169/494 interchange. Raduenz agreed and stated that MnDOT
prefers to have a prioritized plan that they fund rather than demonstration projects. Shallbetter
stated that changing the existing TEA -21 appropriations will be difficult and that lobbying to
influence the next appropriation will be easier. Thorfinnson said that one strategy will be to
stress the importance of 494 to the economic conditions of the region and the state.
Thorfinnson stated that the meetings with the city councils will proceed with Hovland and
Raduenz presenting to, the Edina City Council. Plymouth is set for July, and Bloomington for
August 31. There is no date currently for Richfield or Eden Prairie. Lindahl will set up a date
for the Eden Prairie meeting.
Thorfinnson attended the Southwest Metro Transit Hub's Grand Opening. There was a good
turnout, with music and food available. Lindahl said that Len Simich of Southwest Metro
Transit was speaking to the Metropolitan Council' and that there is -money available for transit
services.
Raduenz recapped the Transit Providers Subcommittee meeting. They met to look at service
provision along the corridor. Each of the Opt -Out providers, Metro Transit, and Metro
Commuter Services attended. They developed a list of service criteria focusing on suburb -to -
suburb service and identified geographic areas that are in need of services. At the next meeting
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Shallbetter discussed the 2003 and 2004 CMAQ allocations. There was a proposed solicitation
for 2003 to 2004 that has been delayed. The Met Council has suggested limiting the allocation to
a one year program, 2003, and to add funds remaining from previous solicitations for a one-year
mega -solicitation. They are also proposing to change things procedurally to apply the criteria of
liveable communities and regional blueprint. If the TAB accepts these proposals, the Met
Council will announce the solicitation in July and solicitation will conclude in September,
followed by approvals in February. There is more money in CMAQ this year, up from $4 to $16
million, but the Met Council is proposing to use $3 million for LRT land developments and
additional funds for operating LRT. Raduenz asked what will happen if the TAB does not agree
to the Met Council proposals? Shallbetter stated that there will be more discussion in that case
but that the Met Council will not be able to make a unilateral decision since CMAQ criteria
require input from local elected officials. Raduenz stated that 494 and other TMOs are working
on a proposal for a joint application for CMAQ funds for operations.
Raduenz stated that the engineers and transit providers have narrowed down their "wish list" to
five projects with one possible additional project. They may try to advance one or more projects
within the next year. Opatz stated that the Maple Grove City Council approved Maple Grove
Transit to work with SRF to develop a hub. The hub will cost up to $6 million. Shallbetter
stated that not all the projects will be funded and that he expects there to be three or five times
more funds requested than are available. Raduenz stated that the Corridor Commission will
target the local Met Council representatives' and meet with Ted Mondale to discuss these
priorities.
Raduenz stated that recently the Corridor Commission and traffic issues on 494 have been
getting a lot of.attentiog•in the,;press. Lori Wake wrote -ati�'attiOe".fgr_the"Minneapolis Star
Tribune d tl��re is an afticle.diixibuted to the. Sun Current newsgapexs.
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IV. '. Treisurer's Reports Raduenz provided an expense account. report, showing expenditures
for May a g>1 Jam.' Most expenditures were fort a fly -in. Bruce DeJopg!at 1V1~ipuetq t�a did not
.-Pr_ovl a treasurer's ireport. Raduenz stated that the round -table discussion .thatt th4,group had
sugges�ed for rune will work betxgrO,Jpte Au&At. when ��' Qf�he co�gre�iQ� delegation is
An town. Commissioner Tinklenberg also wants to attend, and local elected officials will be
RY3lycj.{�-well, Jt,wijl be more,o�ann infossion than a fonnal•presegt,��
a .�.. �Illf/IJl:rili �i ;; �. . ....::::: ..;= : . •' .' rtr::'t' �i�•.:..,.
to f,i�,Y�v,",94.ACorrid•r,Corpmissr /1V�et-,.council CQritraFt.. Tho�innsq�,askgd: about the 494
:.'contract. 12,adueriz responded t�iat she met with Clarence to talk about the sontract. She agreed
to provide more details for the work plan, create a timetable, and show deliverables. This needs
to be provided to Clarence as soon as possible because the Corridor Commission has not been
reimbursed for six months. There isn't enough money in the Corridor Commission's funds to
sustain it for the three months it will take to have a contract signed by the Met Council. Hovland
asked what the changes were from the previous contract. Raduenz stated that the contract is
dictated by the application for funding. The tasks are already outlined but need to be more
detailed. Thorfinnson stated that he is concerned about the time line, and that Nacho Diaz at the
Metropolitan Council said that most of the problem comes from the legal department at the Met
Council. Shallbetter stated that the legal department will not begin working on a contract until
there is approval from the Met Council. Gutoske asked why this had not been initiated six to
nine months ago? Shallbetter replied that the management plan needs to have more content than
it currently has. Allendorf asked if the Corridor Commission is out of money? Raduenz
responded that there are enough funds for three or four more months worth of work. (Since the
meeting date, the current balance of the 494 Corridor Commission account is
approximately $51,000.00) Thorfinnson stated that he and Raduenz would complete the work
plan and then work with the local Met Council representatives to speed up the process.
VI. Golden Triangle Regional TDM Demonstration Project. Thorfinnson asked Shallbetter
to describe the Golden Triangle demonstration project. Shallbetter passed out an outline that
describes the project. The Met Council has looked at how to impact a corridor using TDM.
MnDOT and others in region have looked at impacts of TDM. The sheet provided is what has
been outlined with MnDOT. Measurement will be a key component of the program.
Participants include MnDOT, which wants to be heavily involved, the Met Council, Metro
Commuter services, which will provide TDM programs, and any TMO in the designated area.
MnDOT and the Met Council went through a process to identify the area, and the Golden
Triangle met many of the criteria for the demonstration. Mulcahy will be responsible for leading
MCS efforts. Shallbetter conducted a windshield survey of the area and noted several traffic
circulation issues in the Golden Triangle.
Thorfinnson asked if this was a Met Council project? Shallbetter responded that it' is a joint
project between the Met Council, MCS, and MnDOT, with MCS as the lead ,agency. Lindahl
asked what would happen if there was no buy -in from the public sector. Shallbetter responded
that they have not decided at what point it would not be worth it to proceed, but that if there was
no interest they would probably chose not to do. the demonstration project. Lindahl asked if
MnDOT was driving the emphasis on polling and surveying, and whether they were willing to
pay for infrastructure improvements as incentives. Shallbetter replied that he wasn't sure, and
that providing access into and out of the Golden Triangle will not solve capacity issues on TH
169 or 62. Lindahl responded that ramp meters help to create capacity.
Shallbetter suggested that an effort in the area might allow for control of work hours among
employees and so the flow in and out of the area. Opatz asked when the demonstration would
begin. Thorfinnson responded that the Corridor Commission is in favor of creating TMOs to
manage the process. Clarence and Mulcahy stated that new services will be available with
potential for flexibility. A fleet of vanpools might provide better service than transit. Raduenz
stated that it will be important to offer other services than existing products, particularly ones
that address daycare needs and offer creative incentives.
Shallbetter stated that he assumes the Corridor Commission will participate in the demonstration.
Lindahl stated that there are issues regarding the structure of the TMA as well, including who it
reports to and how it is funded. Shallbetter stated that one idea was to have Mulcahy based in the
Golden Triangle area so that he is accessible to the employers. Lindahl stated that he hopes this
demonstration project will be replicated in other areas. Gutoske asked how the Corridor
Commission will be involved. Thorfinnson responded that he felt the Corridor Commission
should be the lead agency with responsibility for coordinating the efforts. The Corridor
Commission has not been asked to participate up to this point in the process. Raduenz stated that
the Corridor Commission has already been involved with employers, employees, and developers
in the area and has worked closely with MnDOT to develop infrastructure improvements that
will enhance TDM. In addition, the data from employers in the area already exists. There is a
danger that MCS will not be able to implement anything creative in the area that will change
behavior. Another possibility would be to present scenarios to the employers in the area and
have them decide which one best meets their needs.
Hovland suggested that the TMA in the area be a subset of the Corridor Commission, and that
the Corridor Commission should lead efforts in the area. Thorfinnson stated that he felt strongly
that the Corridor Commission should take the lead and that Southwest Metro Transit currently
has two grants to devote to any demonstration project in the area.
VII. Summer 494 Roundtable Date/Arrangements. LJR staff reported that they were unable
to schedule a date for a 494 Roundtable with local elected officials, Chamber of Commerce
personnel and business leaders for June 21' due to the calendars of several MN Congressmen.
LJR staff will focus on scheduling a roundtable in late August or early September, 1999. Date,
location, and time TBA.
VIII. Next Meeting/Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. The next regularly -
scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. at the Southwest
Metro Transit Hub.
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September 10, 1999
UTTri"mac Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Noise complaint involving Erickson's NewMarket, 1605 Co Rd 101 .
I would fust like to thank you for your patience in dealing with the police department's•
learning experience with the new sound detection equipment and ordinance enforcement.
The police department has been able to confirm a sound decibel reading in violation of
the ordinance on two nights at approximately 2:00 a.m. The ordinance states -that, "The
noise produced by any window unit and by any existing air circulation device shall be
attenuated by means deemed appropriate by the Department of -Community
Development, including but not limited to, relocation of such device, if the noise results
in or contributes to a violation of Section 2025.07." We have now. referred our case
establishing the violation back to Community Development for them to deal with the
business. • .
Sincerely,
/s/
Craig C. Gerdes
Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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( onc.eruing Noise frog„ Frickson's Ncw roarkc-t
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We live un Merrimac. Lanc across the back it
New HAI-ket.
The noise: is so bad we have to have our- wind.,WS
closed at night - and it can still be heard,
The neighborhood was invited to plans before :he
remodelinr was done at New Market. AT that lime
it. was mentioned if there would be any extra noise
from the rumudeling of. the building.
August 1998
After completion of remodeling, I Went to see
Cary N. (Mgr of New Market) about noise coming
from the roof. He said he would work on it.
At least 20 times since .71 have spoken With
Gary(mgr) to see what was being done. "We're
working on it."
In October, 1998, Gary(mgr) took Kevin (my
neighbor who was also concerned about the noise)
and me on the roof to see where the noise was
touting from. Probably condensers 1n two areas.
They run continua]ly during the hot months.
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Two times this summer Cary(mgr) said the
Hefrig. Co, was having the :same problem
with a Cub store in Shakopee. They suggested
to Cary (mgr),insulation and a higher fence.
Mid summer the store personnel put in some
insulation. It helped in that I no longer
have to wear ear plugs at night with the
windows closed! Since the susulation
did't Correct the noise, I asked Cary(mRr)
to go to Plan B. Cary does not know what
the refrigerator people did to correct the
problem in Shakopee.
My neighbor Kevin has lost two sales of his
home because of ;:vise from New Market, He
had spoken with House Inspector lulesa, and
I h8ve contacted Mr. Nesbitt of the
Department.
We have gone through two simmers and springs
with' our windows closed, We .cjn not tolerate
this condition anij longet�.
(It has come to our attention that New Market
is up for sale. Iwould hope this condition can
corre 'tc Vo that the responsible perty(Erickson
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Commissioner Mike Opat, District 1
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Dear Commissioner Opat:
CITY OF
PLYMOUfFf
Thank you for the opportunity you gave me at your Tuesday, September 7 Committee of the Whole
meeting to comment on the pending sale of the Elwell Farm. We appreciate your willingness to consider
the concerns of the City of Plymouth as you make a decision about this 415 acre site, 84.7 acres of which
are in Plymouth.
We shared the information from the meeting and a copy of the September 3 staff report prepared by
Hennepin County staff with the Plymouth City Council at their meeting on September 7. The Council has
asked that I reiterate to the Board the status of this site with respect to Plymouth's Comprehensive Plan.
Plymouth is currently finishing a complete update of its Comprehensive Plan. Our current schedule
anticipates completion of the plan in early 2000. One of the major issues for Plymouth's plan has been
how much of the area in northwest Plymouth, currently outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA) would be added to the MUSA during the time frame of the new plan (2020.) In October of
1998, the City Council directed that the plan provide for adding only a portion of northwest Plymouth to
the MUSA. The Elwell Farm is outside of the proposed 2020 MUSA.
The City Council wishes that there be no doubt about the City's commitment to the decision made last
year. On September 7, the Council unanimously adopted a motion reaffirming the October 1998 decision
to exclude the Elwell property from the proposed 2020 MUSA.
It is important that any prospective purchaser of this property understand the City's plan for the area.
Without urban services, development of the site will be limited to not more than one dwelling unit per 20
acres, agriculture, or other rural uses allowed in the City's "FRD" zoning district.
Please feel free to call me at 509-5401 if you have any questions about this information or if we can be of
further assistance.
Sincerely,
Anne W. W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Sandra Vargas, Hennepin County Administrator
Laurent Development Co.
Bancor Group, Inc.
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The Hollander Partnership
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September 10, 1999
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Dear «title» « last name» :
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Plymouth City Council. On September 7, the City Council approved its
proposed 2000 budgets and tax levy. The City's overall tax capacity tax rate will be reduced from 16.43 in 1999 to
16.42 in 2000, and Plymouth is levying less than its "levy limit" established by the legislature. Had the 1999 class
rates remained in place, the City's tax rate would have been further reduced to approximately 15.98 based on this
proposed budget.
Even though the City's proposed tax rate is expected to decrease, new legislation adopted in 1999 requires cities to
conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution if their levy certification tax rate would increase based on a formula
established in Minnesota Statute 275.078. We have a number of concerns about this new mandate:
• The formula established to calculate the comparison tax rates uses the current tax base for both years.
A tax rate comparison using the same tax base for both years is confusing to the public because it
ignores changes in the tax base that have occurred. It was difficult to explain at the public hearing why
a decrease in the City's tax rate appears to be an increase due to a formula.
• The formula used in this calculation does not allow for growth and inflation.
• The new requirement serves no apparent purpose, particularly with extensive TXuth in Taxation notice: +
and hearing requirements in place. It creates additional busy work for the staff and Council. i ..
• There is no notice requirement for the hearing. > _ r ;
Our underlying concern is that this requirement is an indication that the legislature does not view cities as fiscally
responsible. In 1998, the Plymouth City Council adopted an ordinance requiring a two-thirds majority vote of all '
members of the City Council to adopt a tax levy resolution that increases the City's tax rate over the prior year. We
take these issues very seriously. Our City Council and staff put significant time, energy, and thought into developing
our budgets and levy each year. We continue to be good stewards of the City's resources, meeting the important
needs of our residents while being mindful of the ability of our taxpayers to pay for them.
Sincerely,
Joy Tierney
Mayor
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12:44 PM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21,1999,7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained
on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The
City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of
referral to staff or Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1
5. APPROVE AGENDA—Councilmembers may add items to theagenda including items
contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction
only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine and -will be enacted -by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless'a Councilmember;or citizen
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
elsewhere on the agenda. ,
6.01 Approve proposed City Council Minutes
6.02 Approve Disbursements
6.03 Approve variance to allow a 4.5 -foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required to
construct a third car stall garage for property located at 2305 Walnut Grove Lane
North. Salvatore and Nancy Testa (99072)
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 21, 1999
Page 2
6.04 Approve variance to allow a pool and six-foot fence in the front yard at 725 Olive Lane
North. Robert and Signe Hensel (99082)
6.05 Approve lot division/consolidation for Frenchie LaPointe Addition located west of
Zinnia Lane and south of Vh Avenue North. Mary Jane LaPointe (99087)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1
7.2
7.3
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Appoint Youth Members to Plymouth Youth Advisory Council and Plymouth Human
Rights Commission
8.2 Consider whether to hold a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan: Ferndale
North open space/neighborhood park issue. (99092)
8.3 Approve a finding of "no need" for an Environmental Impact Statement for Eagle Lake
Regional Park Special Recreation Use Area. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park
District. (99009)
8.4 Set Meeting Dates, Comprehensive Plan Update
9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1
9.2
10. ADJOURNMENT
*Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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Red McCombs will speak to
AMM members about
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related regional
issues at a discus-
sion forum on Mon-
day, Oct. 11, 1999
from 8-9:15 a.m.
This is just one in a
series of discussion fo.......,
the AMM is hosting. Previous
forums have featured Metropolitan
Council Chair Ted Mondale, staff
from the State Auditor's Office and
legislators.
The forum is tentatively sched-
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Minnesota Cities Building, but
may be moved to a larger
facility. If you would like to
attend this forum, please call
the AMM at (651) 215-4000 by
Friday, Sept. 17 to reserve a
seat. All AMM mayors, manag-
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Deadline to RSVP for LMC/AMM
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he deadline to sign up for
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10, 1999.
The meeting will be held
Thursday, Sept. 16 from 3-8:30
p.m. at the New Brighton Commu-
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staff won't want to miss this
opportunity to visit with LMC/
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and peers from other cities.
If you would like to attend,
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(651) 215-4000.
The regional meeting will feature
the following programs:
♦ Legislative Prospective of 2000
Session (3:05 p.m.)
♦ Affordable Housing Strategies
and Programs (3:35 p.m.)
♦ LMCIT Health and Benefit
Programs (4:15 p.m.)
♦ Social (5 p.m.)
♦ Dinner (6 p.m.)
♦ Discussion with Reps. Peg
Larsen and Barb Haake about the
Legislature's review of metro gov-
ernment (7:15 p.m.)