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Council Information Memorandum 09-17-1999
SEPTEMBER 179 1999 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, INTERVIEW YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STUDENT APPLICANTS, Medicine Lake Room TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7: 00 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 7:00 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER S, 5:30 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER S, 7.- 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers JOINT COUNCILIPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON PARKS, WATER, SANITARY SEWER ELEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, Public Safety Training Room SPEC]AL COUNCIL MEETING: COUNTYROAD 101 PLANS, Medicine Lake Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMA TION MEMO Page 2 SEPTEMBER 17, 1999 t� WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 7:00 PM PACT, Hadley Lake Room WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 7: 00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 9:00 AM -3:30 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 5-7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers RECYCLING DROP—OFF DAY, Public Works Facility, 14900 23rd Avenue N. COUNTYROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS INFORMATION MEETING, County Transportation Department, Medina 6. September, October, and November calendars are attached. (M-6) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Community Ahead (a Robbinsdale Area Schools community organization) notice of a new community program called IMPACT (Integrating Mentors, Parents and Children Together), and an open house regarding the program on Thursday, October 7, 6:30 PM, at Hosterman Middle School, 5530 Zealand Avenue N., New Hope: (1-1a) b) Invitation to a intergenerational social gathering on Thursday, September 23, from 5-7 PM at 500 Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka. (I -lb) c) Hennepin County annual list of member—at—large appointments. (1-1c) d) Notice of a state—local forum on public services in the coming millennium, scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 7-9 PM, at Minnetonka City Hall. (1-1d) e) Guest column by Human Rights Commissioner Becky Wheeler, submitted to the Plymouth Sun Sailor. (I -le) fj Notice of application by Jaffray Communications, LLC, to provide competitive local exchange service in Minnesota. (1 --If) 2. STAFF REPORTS a) Report on Plymouth participation in the 1999 International Skating Institute World Recreational Team Skating Championships. (I -2a) b) Update on the Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility monthly report. (1-2b) lo CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 '` SEPTEMBER 17, 1999 c) Memo regarding a scheduled September 27 informational meeting on the County Road 101 improvements project. The meeting will be at the Medina offices of the County Transportation Department, 1600 Prairie Drive, from 5-7:00 PM. 1(1--2c) 3. BOARD AND COMMISSION INFORMATION a) Letter of resignation from Plymouth HRA Boardmember David Crain. (1--3a) 4 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Public Works Director Fred Moore to Anita VanderHorck regarding a petition to exclude Magnolia Lane from road reconstruction. Ms. VanderHorck's original correspondence is attached. (1--4a) b) Letter from Ariann Russ regarding traffic at the intersection of Vicksburg Lane and County Road 9. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Moore for a response. (I --4b) c) Letter from Scott Melhus requesting development of an aggressive inline skate park. The letter has been forwarded to Park Director Eric Blank for a response. (1-4c) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4) S. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from New Hope Community Development Director, Kirk McDonald regarding that city's development of an ordinance to permit the appointment of non–residents to city commissions. (I -5a) b) Letter from Tom Tapio and other employees of the Long Lake business, WSI Industries, and the potential for their unemployment. (I -Sb) c) Petition from residents opposed to the development of Providence Academy on Schmidt Lake Road between Quantico Lane and Minnesota Lane. (I -Sc) d) Letter from Bill Deziel to Mayor Tierney regarding the Public Safety alcohol compliance checks. (I -5d) e) Letter to the Plymouth Historical Society from Mayor Tierney regarding the proposal of a plan to place markers at historic locations around the city. (I -Se) Voice mail transcription from Patricia Floyd praising the new format of the Plymouth News. (I-5,) g) Letter from the Plymouth Civic League inviting Mayor Tierney to attend an October 14 Civic League luncheon to recognize the City's support of Music in Plymouth. (I --5g) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 4 SEPTEMBER 17, 1999 6. SCHOOL DISTRICT NOVEMBER 2 ELECTION INFORMATION All four school districts will hold elections on November 2. 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Recognizing your commitment to improving the Robbinsdale Area Schools community, we are asking for your help with a very important community project. IMPACT, Integrating Mentors, Parents And Children Together, is a mentoring initiative that will be piloted at Hosterman IVliddle School this fall. Caring citizens are working hard to recruit adults from our community to be mentors for students at Hosterman and we need your help. Studies show that young people need at least six positive adults in their life to provide friendship and support. Today, many young people are fortunate to have one such adult. There are many excellent mentoring agencies that serve this area and literally thousands of youth who could benefit from mentoring. However, finding enough adults to mentor our youth is extremely challenging. Community Ahead has taken on that challenge, hoping that you can be counted upon to help. Mentoring agencies serving our community have agreed to provide screening, orientation and training, and support and supervision of adult volunteer mentors who will be matched with students from Hosterman Middle School. We need you to help us recruit individuals, couples or families who will receive as much as they give when they become mentors to our young people. THIS IS HOW YOU CAN HELP.... • Consider becoming a mentor. • Encourage your friends, neighbors and family members to become mentors. • Use the enclosed press release in your publications to help get the word out. • Post the enclosed flyer, make additional copies for others, or call us for more copies. • Call to schedule a speaker to talk with co-workers, congregations or other groups. • Learn more about the variety of mentoring opportunities by attending the IMPACT Open House on Thursday, October 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hosterman Middle School, 5530 Zealand Avenue North, New Hope. If you are interested in hosting a speaker, circulating more flyers and interest forms, or would like to speak to someone further about IMPACT, please call Linda Kemper, Community Ahead, (612) 504-4902. Thank you for your continued support of our community and our youth. Sincerely, Community Ahead Members IMPACT Initiative Dwayne Beidelman Pam Johannes Jodie Bird Linda Kemper Brad Brown Craig Olson Bob Hernz Ann Rest Community Ahead Mission To develop a community which values its youth, and youth who value their community. Community Ahead 4139 Regent Avenue North Robbinsdale MN 55422 Tel.612.504.4900 Fax.612.504.4944 DATE: August 26, 1999 FOR WAEDIATE RELEASE (D�. s xl��,,� E lw You Can Make An IMPACT �.p COMMUt AREA[ CONTACT: Linda Kemper (612) 504-4902 As community members, we are alarmed by the many acts of violence committed by young people throughout the nation. As a nation, we are concerned about the state of our youth. Experts tell us our young people need to be more connected to their community and to caring adults in order to develop into healthy, caring adults. Community Ahead is mobilizing to build those much-needed connections through the creation of IMPACT (,Integrating Mentors, Parents and Children Together), a middle school mentoring program being piloted this fall at Hosterman Oddle School in New Hope. The school's staff will identify the students who could benefit most from a mentoring relationship, while Community Ahead volunteers recruit community members to fill those needs. Local mentoring agencies will then screen, interview and train the mentors, match them with Hosterman students, and supervise and support their friendship. Participating agencies include Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Bolder Options, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Junior Achievement, Kinship of Greater Minneapolis, Lutheran Social Services Foster Grandparent Program, Northwest YMCA, and Volunteers in Action. Thanks to the broad mix of mentoring agencies involved, mentors can choose from various levels of commitment and a variety of opportunities. Individuals, couples and families can mentor a youth either inside or outside the school environment, among many other options. Mentoring does make an IldPACT. In fact, research shows that mentoring relationships produce positive and observable change in the attitudes and behavior of youth, which, in the long run, benefit the entire community. For example, youth involved in a structured mentoring program are. • 46 percent less likely to start us' drugs • 27 percent less likely to start drinking • One-third less likely to hit someone • Earning slightly higher grades • Reporting more positive relationships with peers and parents As a mentor, you can strengthen a young person's support system, deter detrimental behavior, build character, serve as a role model for the future, and make a positive RAPACT. For more information on how you can make an IMPACT in the life of a child, attend the IlVIPACT Open House on Thursday, October 7, 1999, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a program from 7:00-7:30 p.m. at Hosterman Middle School, 5530 Zealand Ave. N., New Hope. Or, call Community Ahead at (612) 504-4902. RVIPACT is facilitated by Community Ahead, a coalition of local adults positive youth development is everyone's responsibility. The Community community that values its youth, and youth who value their community. -END- and youth who recognize that Ahead mission is to develop a Community Ahead 4139 Regent Avenue North Robbinsdale MN 55422 Tel.612.504.4900 Fax.612.504.4944 MW W 4W W qW"r qW W W MWIff miff Wiffmi" IMPACT T" � Integrating A&entors, Earents And Children Together Middle School Mentoring Project 1999 Hosterman Middle School Pilot IMPACT is a Community Ahead project initiated by community volunteers in an effort to link adults with young people who can benefit from mentors. Volunteer residents will recruit adults from the District 281 community to be matched with students attending Hosterman Middle School in New Hope. And, mentoring agencies who serve this area will provide screening, orientation, support and supervision of volunteer mentors. YESY I am interested in IMPACT'1 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: DAYTIME PHONE: EVENING PHONE: I would be interested in receiving more information about mentoring with an emphasis on the following area(s): Opportunities outside of the school day: One-on-one mentoring of a youth outside of the school environment Couples mentoring a youth outside of the school environment Families mentoring a youth outside of the school environment Individuals mentoring a youth, with a focus on running or biking, outside of the school environment An afterschool enrichment activity for which volunteers are trained to work with young people Opportunities during the school day: Low-income senior citizen who receives a stipend for tutoring/mentoring students in the classroom Mentoring, assisting and tutoring students during the school day A classroom -based program that trains mentors to help young people use information, apply basic skills, think critically and solve complex problems Other Mail or Fax this form to: Community Ahead 4139 Regent Avenue North Robbinsdale MN 55422 FAX: (612)504-4944 Mission: To develop a community which values its youth and youth who value their community. Participating mentoring agencies are: Big Brothers Big Sisters - Bolder Options - Camp Fre Boys do Girls - Junior Achievement - IGnship of Greater Minneapolis - Lutheran Social Services Foster Grandparents Program - Volunteers In Action 4ii' 4T1' 4t1"Fil' 4t1' 4N' 4t1"Fi1"Fi1"Fi1"Fi�"Fil' Iff Iff Iff Iff WIff... Iwo WIff IffmIff- IMPACT f - I a Integrating Mentors, Parents And Children Together Middle School Mentoring Project 1999 Hosterman Middle School Pilot CALL TO ACTION As community members, we are alarmed by the many highly publicized acts of violence committed by young people throughout the nation. As a nation, we are concerned about the state of our youth. Experts tell us our youth need to be more connected to their community and to caring adults. Community Ahead, a local volunteer organization, is issuing a call to action for District 281 residents to make a commitment to be those needed, caring adults. We are asking for help from individuals, couples, and families to support the youth in our community through mentoring. IMPACT is a Community Ahead project initiated by community volunteers in an effort to link adults with young people who can benefit from mentors. Volunteer residents will recruit adults from the District 281 community to be matched with students attending Hosterman Middle School in New Hope. And, mentoring agencies who serve this area will provide screening, orientation, support and supervision of volunteer mentors. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MENTOR? You can IMPACT the life of a young person.... Studies show that mentoring, through support and friendship, makes positive, observable changes in the attitudes and behaviors of youth. Please consider mentoring a young person and encouraging your friends, neighbors and family members. Mentoring relationships: ✓ build meaningful relationships through giving and receiving ✓ offer the fulfillment of helping a young person develop a positive image, generate confidence and build character through personal interaction of strengthen a youth's support system ✓ deter detrimental behavior in youth ✓ strengthen our entire community Here is how you can IMPACT the life of a young persord Through the participating agencies, there are various levels of commitment and a wide range of opportunities for individuals, couples and families. Attend the IMPACT Open House Kickoff Celebration at: Hosterman Middle School 5530 Zealand Avenue North New Hope Thursday, October 7, 1999 6:30-8:30 p.m. Program from 7-7:30 p.m. - Call Community Ahead at 504-4902 for more information - Complete the IMPACT interest form do - Fax it to 504-4944 or . - Mail it to: Community Ahead 4139 Regent Avenue N Robbinsdale MN 55422 Participating mentoring agencies are: Big Brothers Big Sisters - Bolder Options - Camp Fre Boys & Girls - Junior Achievement - Kinship of Greater Minneapolis - Lutheran Social Services Foster Grandparents Program - Volunteers In Action Please Join Jun Wuollet WCCO Radio:i Site Zelickdon and Fortner Minnesota Tcvin Tint Laudner for a special VIP party 4:00 - 5:00 pin R. S. V.P. 612-475-5350 by Frk)ay, September 17th Minnetonka Food and Desserts Ice Cream Parlor Intergenerational Dance Barbershop Quartet Firetruck Storytelling Bocce Ball and Checkers Bring Your Family Special Appearanem By.- An y.Jinn Wuollet WCCO Radio's Sue Ze&bon Fortner Minnesota Twin Taff Lauaner A sneak peak at Sun&,Oge... a place where the senior generation will shunel 612-4 3-3330" x I R3 4' DATE: September 1, 1999 TO: Commissioners HENNEPIN FROM: Judy Chumley, Deputy Clerk of the Board lu SUBJECT: MEMBER AT LARGE APPOINTMENTS - 1999-2000 ANNUAL LIST As required under the Open Appointment policy, attached is the Annual List of Member -At -Large Appointments that terms are due to expire. Vacancies are due to be announced shortly, with a closing date of December 31, 1999, and interviews to take place sometime in January, 2000. Please note that the Watershed District Boards will not be part of this annual round, as they are the exception and will be announced later. Attach: cc: Sandy Vargas, County Administrator Bob Hanson, General Services Kay Mitchell, Clerk of the Board Barb, Keske,.TEA Bill Brumfield, TEA Gary Van Beusekom, TEA Dulcie Hagedorn, Planning & Development Sharon Johnson, CASH BD Sue Zuidema, Community Health Jim Mara, Community Health Pat O'Connor, Taxpayer Svs David Hough, County Attorney Duane Stanley, Commitment Defense Project Bill Meronek, Commitment Defense Project Charles Brown, Library Cindy Ahrens, Library Harvey Linder, Family & Children Svs Jerry Weiszhaar, Budget & Finance Phil Eckhert, Environmental Svs Joel Settles, Envionmental Svs Rafe Viscasillas, Human Resources Luanne Laurents, Human Resources TT- � C MEMBER AT LARGE APPOINTMENTS - 1999-2000 ANNUAL LIST - Page 2 CC: continued Don Koverman, Director County Extension Service 1525 Glenwood Ave No Minneapolis, MN 55405 Douglas Bryant, Superintendent Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District 12615 County Rd 9 Plymouth, MN 55441 Mental Health Association of MN 2021 E. Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55413 Citizens League 708 South 3rd Street, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55415 H. C. League of Women Voters 81 So. 9`h Street, Suite 335 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Ronald Harnack, Water & Soil Resources Bd Louis Smith, Esq., M'haha Creek Paul Haik,. Esq., Nine Mile Creek; Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Various Municipalities (Watershed Districts) (Judy Nally, City Golden Valley) (City of Eden Prairie Mgr.) & Joyce Provo World Web (H.C.) - Stephanie McNamara Carolyn Marinan, Public Affairs Tom Hayes, Public Affairs Laurie Kleven, Public Affairs C) m rn Q w u a E0 a W CD W E U) z w E H z H O a a w w H H u C4 W w A W u U) O 0 0 N rn rn rt E a w H w �m m co ri) rt (a W Hi rt (0 r6 rt L L (o H :iv it iv it >Y >r >r >r >r W>• >4 >4 Nqw M M M N ch MMM MM �4 0 U >. E z (D•� H >. 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While citizens continue to support state and local tax reductions, the demand for high quality public services continues to grow. In an effort to discuss opportunities for addressing the fiscal challenges we face, we would like to invite you and your colleagues to a public forum on Thursday, October 7th. The public forum will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Minnetonka City Hall. The Minnetonka City Hall is located at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd in Minnetonka. The purpose of the regional forum is to bring together county, city, and school district officials to discuss our common goals. Representatives of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation, the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Polution Control Agency, and other state agencies will also attend to hear your ideas as to how these agencies can work with you to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. A portion of the public forum will focus on opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration as a means of improving the efficiency of our public services. We will discuss grants that are available through the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation to help fund pilot projects that may serve as models for more efficient and effective public services. This forum will also give local officials an opportunity to let us know what the state can do to assist you in your effort to improve the quality and efficiency of the services you deliver. The public forum will be facilitated by Jim Gelbmann, Executive Director of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation. This state Board was created by the 1993 Legislature to promote intergovernmental cooperation and innovation in the delivery of public services. Jim will be on hand to inform local officials about the various programs of the Board - programs that can be used by local officials to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the services they deliver. The Board also has the ability to waive state administrative rules and procedural laws that may impair the ability of local officials to administer their programs in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Jim will share with us the results of several of the projects the Board has sponsored in other areas of the state. If you have questions about the forum, please feel free to contact Jim at (651) 282-2390. We have enclosed an agenda for your review. Please extend this invitation to all elected and senior administrative officials from your jurisdiction. We look forward to seeing you on October 7th. enclosure Promoting Effective and Efficient Delivery of PubUc Services State of .Minnesota l Board. of Government Innovation and. Cooperation iird Floor Centennial Building a 668 Cedar Street a Saint Paul, Minnesota 66166 a 661/282-2500 a Fax 661/296-3698 LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS' REGIONAL FORUM Minnetonka City Hall Thursday, October 7, 1999 7:00 P.M. to -9:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Welcome By Legislators 7:15 P.M. Introduction of All Attendees and Overview Of The Evening's Activities 7:25 P.M. Opening Comments By State Officials - What Resources Can State Agencies Make Available To Help Improve The Efficiency and Effectiveness Of Public Services? 7:50 P.M. Brainstorming Topics For Further Discussion - What are the major public policy issues in the local area? 8:00 P.M. Break 8:10 P.M. Discussion of Selected Issues: How can the State and local governments work together to address the issues identified prior to the break? 8:30 P.M. A Preview of the 2000 Legislative Session - What issues are likely to dominate? What issues are of most concern to local officials? 8:50 P.M. Closing comments by Legislators Promoting Effective and Efficient Delivery of Public Services GUEST COLUMN Make A Difference Day By Becky Wheeler Plymouth Human Rights Commission Sometimes trying to make a difference in the lives of others can seem overwhelming. It's hard to know where to start. The Plymouth Human Rights Commission can help you make a difference right here in your own community. The Commission is organizing city-wide participation in USA Today's "Make A Difference Day." Make a Difference Day is an annual event that encourages people to set aside just one day a year to help someone else. Make A Difference Day will be observed on Sat., Oct. 23. The Plymouth Human Rights Commission is working with several social service agencies -- CONECT Collaborative, HomeFree, Interfaith Outreach, Kids' Care Connection, and PRISM. These agencies have provided the Human Rights Commission with lists of goods and services that they need. Armed with this information, the Plymouth Human Rights Commission hopes to serve as a resource for individuals and businesses that are interested in helping, but up until now haven't known how to start. By breaking the needs of these important local social service agencies down to tangible goods and specific services, we hope to make it less overwhelming for people to make a difference. In addition to helping people through the social service agencies, don't forget to look for ways you can make a difference in your own neighborhood. Volunteer to help an elderly or disabled neighbor with a simple task such as lawn raking or shopping. The possibilities are endless as to what each of us can do to make a difference in someone's life. Most of us are so busy that we don't always pay attention to our neighbors, and rarely ever do we think about strangers. This year set aside at least one day to make a difference. The Human Rights Commission has registered the Plymouth Make a Difference Day project with USA Today and would like to keep track of all the efforts made in Plymouth for Make a Difference Day. For more information about how you can help or to register your Make a Difference Day effort, please call Becky Wheeler at 577-0481. LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P. L. L. P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUITE 2200 100 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA S5401-2179 TELEPHONE (612) 339.6900 FACSIMILE (612) 339.0981 WWW.LOCKLAW.COM SUITE 900, SOUTH BUILDING 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004-2612 TELEPHONE (202) 434-8163 FACSIMILE (202)639.8236 TO: Clerk/Administrator ROBERT J. SC.MMIT RICHARD A. LOCKRIDGE CHARLES If. NAUEN H. THEODORE GRINDAL W. JOSEPH BRUCKNER BRADLEY W. ANDERSON PATRICIA A. BLOODGOOD CHRISTOPHER K. SANDBERG HARRY E. GALLAHER WILLIAM A. GENGLER ERIC C. TOSTRUD HENRI G. MINETTE EARLE F. KYLE, IV '-7'/ KAREN M. HANSON SARA L. MADSEN GREGG M. FISHSEIN SUSAN E. ELLINGSTAD JEAN K. JAN ES KAREN E. REILLY CHRISTIAN M. SANDE JEFFREY T. NODLAND HEIDI OREWES-SILTON GREGORY J. MYERS JAMES M. GENIA JOSEPH F. HENDERSON OF COUNSEL DANIEL A. FARBER* MILDA K. HEDBLOM ELIZABETH A. SNELSON KATHLEEN F. YOUNG 'ADMfINHINO:.00'0'A01y. September 9, 199957 0 Re: In the Matter of the Request of Jaffray Communications, L.L.C., for a Certificate of Authority to Enable it to Provide Local and Interexchange Facilities -Based and Resold Telecommunications Services In the State of Minnesota Docket No. Dear Sir/Madam: This is to provide you notice that Jaffray Communications, L.L.C. has filed an Application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission today requesting authority to provide competitive local exchange service in all exchanges in Minnesota presently served by USWEST, GTE, Frontier, and Sprint/United as well as long-distance service to all points in the state. A copy of Jaffray Communications, L.LC.'s filing may be obtained by contacting the undersigned. Sincerely, LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. Chris -t her S dbei�" CKS/sm Enclosure 1, DATE: September 8, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council � FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: 1999 International Skating Institute World Recreational Team Skating Championships Recently, 13 skaters from the Plymouth Panda's Skating Club attended the ISI World Recreational Team Skating Championships in San Jose, California. The team finished 14th out of 105 squads from around the country. They also finished higher than teams from Cottage Grove, Woodbury, White Bear Lake and Parade Ice Garden in Minneapolis. With just two years experience, our kids have done an outstanding job and we're very proud of them and their coaches. 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CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: September 13, 1999 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Anne lburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Follow -Up on August Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report The August population report provided by Hennepin County for the month of April, 1999 showed that the average daily population for the Plymouth facility was 616. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for this facility specifies an occupancy limit of 601. Today I discussed this report with Sigmund Fine, Correctional Institutions Administrator for Hennepin County. He confirmed that the average occupancy in August had.exceed the limits of the Conditional Use Permit. He indicated that this was due to several different factors, including a need to accommodate non -sentenced (Sheriff's) prisoners during the jail remodeling and remodeling at the Juvenile Detention Center which required that juveniles be move to the Women's Section. Mr. Fine indicated that he expected that the September occupancy may also exceed the CUP limit. The remodeling of the jail will be a factor for the next 18 to 20 months, and the fall is the busiest time of year for the facility. Mr. Fine indicated that his department is pursuing a number of different strategies to reduce the population, including attempting to find another location for the juvenile girls, asking judges to sentence violators to home monitoring instead of work release, and asking the courts to review individual sentences to determine if early release is possible. We will continue to monitor the situation. If they are not able to reduce the population within limits by the end of October, it is possible that the HCACF may seek an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit. DATE: September 17, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Cluncil FROM: Fred G. Moore, P Ems, .Director of Public Works SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS COUNTY ROAD 24 TO HIGHWAY 55 CITY PROJECT NO. 9005 Attached is a copy of Newsletter No. 2 being mailed by the Hennepin County Department of Transportation to the residents in the area of the County Road 101 Improvement Project. The second newsletter summarizes questions and answers to the most frequently asked questions which the County received as a result of the first public information meeting. The next public information meeting will be held as an open house on September 27, 1999 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the training room at the Hennepin County Transportation Department (see newsletter for map). The County will have available at this meeting the first preliminary plan for the improvement project. The plan should indicate the impact on adjacent properties and the amount of permanent right-of-way which will be necessary to acquire. After this public information meeting, comments received will be reviewed by the County for possible incorporation into the plans and they will be prepared to comment on them when they make a presentation to the City Council at the October 5 study meeting. I will have the City Clerk post this open house on the City calendar in case several councilmembers wish to attend the open house and are there at the same time. I also should have a copy of the preliminary layout that I will be able to give to the councilmembers with your information material on September 24. attachment cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Sandy Paulson, City Clerk N:%pw%Engineering%PROJECTS\gMLtrs%CRIOt tmp_toCnel.doc '� ' Z c Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment (EAV) for Reconstruction of C . S.A.H. 1 Hennepin County & City of Plymouth September 1999, Newsletter #2 �j pupew a Rd: o 1 A�2 x 101 Plymou K I se i Rd 1 Hennepin O!p� Schml Public Rd Lake works Office Medina Project i �and. Holy Name Lake 3. 24 Thies Lake � ICrea C Lake 1 Mooney(' Lake _ Orono e Iake Lydiard ],� i y { :: 7 E. Lake Hadley Second Public Meeting to be Held We encourage your participation and questions! We invite you to attend the second public information meeting that will be held on September 27, 1999 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Training Room at the Hennepin County Transportation Department (Public Works Office) located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina (See map above).This meeting will be an open house format Please feel free to come at anytime between 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to view the preliminary layout Hennepin County, City of Plymouth and SEH (design consultant) staff will be available to answer questions. What's Inside: Proposed Roadway Section Project- Schedule Public Information Meeting and Common Questions For More Information What is Being Proposed. The Hennepin County Transportation Department, working with the City of Plymouth is proposing to improve County Road 101 from County Road 24 to T.H. 55.The County, along with their consultant Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH), is doing initial design work and preparing an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the expansion and reconstruction of C.S.A.H. 101. During this preliminary design stage, pro- posed impacts to adjacent property and preliminary project cost estimates are investigated. and Environment Proposed Roadway Section CSAH. 101 from CSAH. 24 to T.H. 55 is showing pavement deterioration and increased traffic volumes. Based on results of the traffic forecasting for the project corridor, it has been determined that increasing CSAH.101 fr& i two lane to a four lane roadway will be needed to solve the growing traffic problems. No other alternatives were found to be feasible. Also, a roadway divided by medians is much safer than an undivided roadway. An environmental analysis will be performed to ensure that all reasonable measures are being taken to minimize the impacts of the project. Shown below is a tyaical section of the proposed roadway. Proposed South Bound CS.A R 101 I Drive Lane I Ddve Luce Project Schedule North Bound C.SS.A.H.101 I I Drive Lane Drive lane '�+� Public Information Meeting was well attended! Approximately 65 people attended our Public Information Meeting on July 29,1999 in Plymouth.The purpose of A meeting was to display drawings and data associated with the project corridor and discuss the project with the public. Many AA comments were submitted to Hennepin Courny and the City of Plymouth via mail and e-mail regarding the CSAH.101 area.Thanks to all who participated and provided comments. Listed on the next page are the most frequently asked questions, along with our response to them. 1 CH. 10 .1 t ��P�sment i'EAVV� for R► econstruction of :S.A. uestions and Answers 1) Speed limit is a major. concern, especially at Greenwood Elementary School. Will the speed limit on C.S.A.H. 101 be lowered? The C.SA.H.101 reconstruction project will be designed to meet a minimum of 45 mph. After the project is com- plete, a speed study may be requested from Mn/DOT to determine if the speed limit should be changed to better reflect actual driving conditions. 2) Will more property be needed for the roadway and/or bikeway construction? Efforts will be made to stay within the existing county right of way and city easements. However, additional permanent and temporary easements will be needed in some areas. The preliminary layout will help determine where and how .much permanent and temporary right-of-way will be needed. Individual property owners can expect to be contacted if additional property is needed. 3) How will traffic noise be minimized? A traffic noise analysis will be performed for both existing and predicted traffic to determine the impacts.The implications of the noise analysis will be addressed in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). Measures will be taken, where possible, to minimize the noise by berming and Iandscaping.These efforts will be utilized where adequate right-of-way exists, and where design constraints such as existing utilities do not interfere with the proposed measures. 4) How was the forecasted traffic jic volume for the year 2020 calculated? Won't reconstructing C.S.A.H.101 bring more traffic to the corridor? The traffic volume forecasts represent the level of traffic based on development that is anticipated to occur in the area within the next 20 years. Specifically, no changes in local land uses were anticipated based on a linkage to the design configuration of CSA.H.101. Roadways do not generate traffic—land use developments do. 5) Will the road be closed to traffic? c? Will all the construction be performed In one season? It is very likely that the road would be closed to through traffic since it is much more efficient and economical to perform road construction this way as opposed to staging construction for traffic. Local access to residences and busi- September 1999, Newsletter #2 nesses will be maintained at all times.The road will be opened to traffic on the base course of the bituminous pavement at the end of the first construction season, with the final course put down the following year. 6) Will residents be assessed because of this project? The City may assess those residents with direct access to the road.There should not be an assessment to others unless it is part of a development assessment. 7) What happens if the reconstruction project removes trees from my property? Compensation will be provided. for trees that are on your property that will be removed for the project. Trees located within existing right-of-way will not be compensated for, however, a separate corridor land- scaping project will be constructed after completion of the roadway. 8) What will happen to the storm water ponds and wetlands along the corridor? - A water resources study is being performed as part of the project.The study will identify existing drainage patterns and determine what additional ponding needs will be re- quired as part of the roadway improvements.Wetlands and other sensitive water bodies will be identified so that mea- sures can be taken to minimize impacts to the resources. 9) Is there a plan in place for C.S.A.H. 101 from County Road 6 to C.S.A.H. 24? Won't the two lane roadway south of C.S.A.H. 24 create a bottleneck? Yes, construction is planned for this piece of the corridor in the County's Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) for the year 2003.The funding for this portion will not be in place until then. 10) Will there be a median in front of my current access to C.S.A.H. 101? Signalized, full access intersections are planned for the intersections at CSA.H. 24, Medina Road, and T.H. 55. Other side street access configurations are being exam- ined. individual driveways will likely have right-infright-out access.A four lane divided roadway is twiceas safe as a four lane undivided roadway, and minimlEng full access points reduces potential conflicts. - . . 'a . . — For More Information Contact one of the following individuals: Hennepin County SEH Mr. CraigTwinem Ms. Sue Mason Senior Project Manager — Design Project Manager l�ansportation Department 3535 Vadnais Center Drive 1500 Prairie Drive St Paul, MN 55110 Medina, Mn 55340 (651) 490-2018 (612) 745-7653 smason@sehinc.com craigtwinem@cohennepimmn.us City of Plymouth This newsletter is posted r Mr. Dan Faulkner on the World Wide Web City Engineer at wwwsehinc.com. 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 509-5520 dfaulkne@ci.plymouth.mn.us Newsletter designed by AWZUP Please note: Responses to questions and comments sent via e-mail may be provided by the design consultant, SEH, regardless of to whom they were originally sentThe purpose of this is to provide consistent responses to all questions. Q Hennepin County Transportation Department *;' 1600 Prairie Drive . Medina, MN 55340-5421 September 14, 1999 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mae ey; H. David Crain, Sr. 13200 its Av. N Plymouth, MN 5. 612-559-1642 It is with very mixed feelings that I must submit my resignation as a member of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority effective October 18. Irene and I have sold our home and will be moving from the City of Plymouth on that day. The good news is that we are moving to the situation where, now that our nest is nearly empty, we will have less to maintain inside and out. The bad news is that we were not able to find a place in Plymouth where we could make this move. We love Plymouth. Our 19 years in the city have been a delight beyond our greatest dreams. We have made many, many wonderful friends and benefited greatly from living in the best city in Minnesota. I greatly regret not being able to complete my term on the HRA. I am extremely grateful for the many years I have been privileged to serve the City of Plymouth. I also appreciate the wonderful work you, the current City Council, the many commissioners and board members, and the city staff have done for the city. I am also very appreciative for all the efforts of former mayors, councilmembers, commissioners and city staff that I have had the honor of working with who have contributed so much to making Plymouth the marvelous community it has been for our family. Since ly yours, H. David Crain '- 4z September 13, 1999 Anita VanderHorck 16 Magnolia Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441-5708 CITU OF PLVMOUTFF SUBJECT: PETITION TO EXCLUDE MAGNOLIA LANE FROM ROAD RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT NO. 9001 Dear Anita: Your petition to exclude Magnolia Lane from the 2000 Street Reconstruction Program has been received by City Councilmembers. As stated in my letter to all of the property owners, Magnolia Lane was not within the proposed program. We had received an inquiry from one of the property owners on what was necessary to have this street included in the program. That was the purpose of notifying all property owners that a petition would be necessary to have it included within the 2000 program. I apologize to the property owners on Magnolia Lane southerly of Sunset Trail that were not officially notified that this portion of Magnolia Lane had been removed from the proposed 1999 Street Reconstruction Project_ because of budget limitations. The property owners on Magnolia Lane north of Sunset Trail were notified since they were still within the improvement area for downstream drainage improvements. When Magnolia Lane was removed from the 1999 program, it was stated that it would be considered when Pineview Lane and other streets to the west are considered for street reconstruction. As of this time, these streets have not been programmed within our five year Capital Improvements Program. If there are any questions' please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works Mayor and City Council (C/R-53) N:1P Tgircaing%PROJECTS19Wl\Letten\VamlerHorck.dm PLYMOUTH A13eautijull'lilce't0 Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®,....,».. wwwxi.plymouth.mn.us Anita VanderHorck � � rI 16 Magnolia Lane North k ` rn� Plymouth MN 55441-5708 Q August 26, 1999 o Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3c 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth MN 55447-1482 Subject: Petition to -Exclude Magnolia Lane from Road Reconstruction Dear Mayor Tierney: Enclosed please find our Petition to Exclude Magnolia Lane From Street Reconstruction signed by thirteen of the sixteen households bordering Magnolia Lane. This Petition is in response to Fred G. Moore's letter dated August 6, 1999, asking if residents wanted to add Magnolia Lane to the year 2000 road reconstruction schedule. In circulating this Petition, I spoke to every household. The opposition to the road reconstruction is based on a desire to preserve the "country lane" atmosphere of Magnolia, belief that street drainage problems are minor, opinion that the pavement breakups have resulted from heavy non -local and bus traffic, concern over special assessments, and thoughts that traffic speed would increase, resulting in a decrease in safety, if Magnolia Lane is reconstructed. However, most noted that some minimal efforts such as asphalt paving and repair are indeed needed to keep the street safe. If this project proceeds, many residents will contact you to describe their opposition in more detail. As an additional note, most residents are mystified and unhappy that they have not been kept informed of Magnolia Lane's status in the road reconstruction schedule. Before Mr. Moore's August 6th letter, we only had received a letter dated October 30, 1998, stating that Magnolia Lane was being surveyed as a potential part of the Deerwood Lane project. Mr. Moore "heard from very few of the property owners along Magnolia Lane" because the City did not mail us notice of any informational meetings or public hearings, nor inform us that Magnolia Lane had been dropped from the 1999 reconstruction schedule. Accordingly, we would appreciate a response to this Petition and also timely information concerning decisions about the road reconstruction plans that affect us. Yours truly, Anita VanderHorck Copies: City Council Members: Tim Bildsoe, Kelli Slavik, Brad Brown, Ginny Black, Scott Harstad, Judy Johnson Fred. G. Moore, Department of Public Works. Petition signers Mr. Dwight Johnson Plymouth City Manager Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Dear Mr. Johnson, �5 n��iA, 1 +rC�;:;VuJ SEP 1.4. 1,099" N Plymouth, MN UM September 7, 1999 I have a concern about the safety of the intersection of Vicksberg and County Road 9. I would like to suggest that a stop light put in instead of the stop sign that is currently there. I am a senior at Wayzata High School and I have had trouble at that stop sign before. I was involved in a car accident about a year ago because I failed to see the stop sign. Vicksberg Road is five lanes wide at that intersection, if you count the turn -lane. When I first moved to Plymouth, I was driving in the second -from -left lane and I did not see the stop sign, driving right through the intersection. Sometimes at night when it is dark or raining I almost run the stop sign again. County Road 9 is five lanes going in each direction and . V cksberg is also. My mother in fact got a ticket for running the stop sign because she failed to see it as well. My sister's best friend was also involved in a car accident there a few months after mine. I hfve also known people that attend Wayzata High school who have been in car accidents. My step -father has seen quite a few there himself. Please bring this to the attention of the appropriate agency of the people in City Hall and let me know the outcome. Sincerely, Ariann Russ 9/13/99 Dear Mayor Tierney, " 4C 9 E;V , -'EP 14 1999 N s � 2 E My name is Scott Mehus, and I like to aggressive inline. The skate park I go to now is in Maple Grove, and when my parents can't take me to the skate park in Maple Grove I go anywhere that has rails or cliffs. But alot of places have no skating signs up, so there are not alot of places to skate. Thats why we need a skate park in Plymouth, you were going to put one behind Lifetime, but then you didn't because you didn't want competition with 4down. But 4down closed and I don't know why you haven't put one up behind Lifetime, because you already have the cement down, so why not put one up. So it would be a big help to the kids and Plymouth if you put up a skate park behind Lifetime. Sincerely, Scott Mehus PlymouthMN, dW 79 Ar y58 4401 Xylon Avenue North City Hall:P-�-J - Or City Hall Fax: 6 i2-531-5136 New Hope, Minnesota 55428-4898 Police: °� 61=51 Q4 olice Fax: 612.5315174 Publi o 6 2-533-4823 is Works Fax: 612-533-7650 ZF Q� TD 61•f--$ D,i'e ep't. Fax: 612-531-5175 SSP 1 5 1-1 September 14, 1999 E Mr. Dwight Johnson Plymouth City Manager 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1448 Subject: Ordinance to Permit the Appointment of Non -Residents to City Commissions Dear Dwight: I am writing this letter in response to a request from the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce regarding the ordinance amendment the New Hope City Council adopted in 1997 permitting the appointment of non- residents to City Commissions. The Chamber has asked New Hope to explain why the ordinance amendment was adopted and to identify any advantages the City perceives it has received since the implementation of this change. I think the brief answer as to why the Council supported the amendment was that the New Hope Council feels strongly that the business community should have a voice in the issues, policies, and decisions that are made at the local level. The Council felt that the amendment would allow persons in the local business community to become more involved in local government. The Council indicated that many issues such as housing and transportation overlap with the business community. Commission appointments are still made through the City Council. While Commissions in the past have been comprised of residents only, most of the residents did not operate a business in the City. The "opening up" of the process for making recommendations to the Council to non-residents has provided a new "business perspective" on decisions made by the City. Several advantages that the City has received from making this code amendment include the following: • The business community feels that it has a stake in City decisions. • The business community contributes a different perspective on issues that would not otherwise be received. • The input from the business community is valuable, particularly as it relates to development issues and City code changes. • The communication between the City and business community has been improved.. • The City has not found that business representatives serving on commissions attenc own interests, but instead have the "greater good" of the entire City in mind. Family Styled CityA�� For Family Living planning and only to their Mr. Dwight Johnson Page 2 September 14, 1999 The New Hope Planning Commission currently has two non-residents serving on it, including representatives from Liberty Diversified Industries and Universal Color Labs. Both Commissioners have made good contributions to the Commission. The City Council strongly supports this amendment and has had no regrets about the code change. I hope this gives you some of the information you are seeking as Plymouth considers this issue, and if you want to discuss this issue further, please contact me. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Community Development Director cc: City Council Dan Donahue, City Manager TwinWest Chamber of Commerce • ��' `�� 6 lr� . y U r r• Ink)"' N ��� September 1 ,1999 J 77 t� 't � Dear( rbc, I m42^60- : It has come to our attention as employees of W.S.I. industries of Long Lake,Minnesota that we could be soon to lose our jobs. W.S.I purchased Taurus Numeric Tool Inc. cif Osseo,Minnesota as announced on February 15,199.9. They also entered a purchase agrreement for acquiring Bowman Tool and Machininc Inc. of Rochest.er,Minnesot.a announced on June 28, 1999 which they announced was finalized on August -9,1999. On April 11,1999 W.S.I. entered anew contract with its' employees with an expiration date of April 10,2002. At contract negotiations there was no mention of closing the Long Lake plant or the purchase of Bowman Tool. On August. 1 S , 1.999 W.S.I. p1aced a notice on the bulletin hoard that they may transfer all of the work from the Long Lake plant to the plants i n Rochester and Osseo thus closing the Lone Lake plant.. This would affect approximately 83 people, 1.3 of wham are laid off. We have employees who have worked here from 2 years to 40 years,with active employees with at least 12 years of service. Effective March 2,1992 all shop.employees took a 10% cut in wages which was restored on October 11,1993 and the negotiated 2.2% increase due on October 11,1992,they patiently waited until October 11,1993 to receive,to aid the company through a hard period. On April 19 , 1992 the announcement ement• was made to close the C:ov i na , Ca 1 i f o•rn i a facility. On Tune 30, 1'+`_- 3 W.S.I. sold Advanced Custom Molders in Texas another company it. owned. On June 27, 1994 the announcemrent was made to close the Owatonna, Minnesota facility. Through all of this the Long Lake plant has remained open and it has financed all of these purchases. We don't believe this is a good business decision to close Long Lake and move the word; to Osseo and Rochester. We have all bought or guilt• houses and have families in the surrounding communities of Long Lake, Spring 'ark , Mound, Wat.ert.own, Maple Plain,Plymout•h,Winst•ed,Waverly,Wayzat•a,Howard Lake,Montrose, Delano , Rock f or d, Annandale and Buffalo to name some of them. We are asking for your support to keep the Long Lake plant open and keep us at work. We would be ext.refrrely greatf ul if you could send a response to; Attn: Shop Committee Care of W.S.I. Industries 2605 West Wayzata Boulevard Long Lake,Minnesot•a SS3SE Thank you very much from, the shop employees of W.S.I. Industries at Long Lake. You have our heart held thanks. (Please see attached employees signatures with number of years of service.) -9 rs; yes yr ......... 0% 3 Vis ECL VN cz� it] O it] TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION & MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL We the undersigned hereby voice our discontent for the proposed project, Providence Academy, planned to be constructed on Schmidt Lake Rd. between Quantico Ln. and Minnesota Ln. for the following reasons: 1. The additional traffic 2. The additional noise 3. The loss of Tax Revenue 4. The lighting 5. The loss of quiet and tranquility that our neighborhood has always had We hope you will consider the views of these affected constituents and reject this proposal and return to the original plan of building single family homes on this 41 acre sight. A B C D 1 NAME ' . - . . •...........................: ADDRESS�,0*l.. ...........................- IS$ i S ........... 2 Lyn n 4�.V.i v►.c e. -1e4 m�h�.,d.....-..L.���Ma.Kr. h!►»55`+-'`f».. 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Re: Alcohol Sting Operations Date: Sept. 10`x', 1999 Dear Mayor Tierney, During an August 17th, council meeting you voiced concern over the high failure rate of the liquor retailers. You wondered aloud if the city was making criminals out of its citizens. Yes they are! This policy is ineffective, abusive, and just plain wrong. The policy is ineffective because there is no proven connection between underage drinking and the liquor retailers. Barb Cox who works for the police department said they have never had a complaint, or has anyone ever been arrested (pre -sting era) for selling liquor to a minor. The policy is abusive. As you have observed it makes criminals out of honest people. The fines and the court costs fall hardest on a group of people who are the hardest working, lowest paid segment of our society. The policy is wrong because no one should have to live in fear of arrest, loss of a job, or ones business. Hollydale Golf has been in business thirty-four years. We have never had a complaint or a problem with minors trying to purchase alcohol. The only problem we have had is solely the creation of the city. As mayor I hope you see that this well intentioned policy has gone horribly wrong, and that your leadership skills will convince the council that is time to put a stop to the persecution of its citizens. Sincerely, William Deziel rq Owner .7 / PLYMOUTR September 15, 1999 Dr. Jim Garvey President Plymouth Historical Society 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Dr. Garvey: r On September 7, the Plymouth City Council considered a request from Jim Peet, 4260 Cottonwood Lane, that the City adopt a plan to have historical markers for key historical locations in the community. A complete copy of his request is attached. The City Council voted to forward Mr. Peet's idea to the Plymouth Historical Society for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, .J Joy Tierney Mayor enc. PLYMOUTH ATeautifulPlaceToLive 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 Agenda Number: 9. TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Request for Historical Markers DATE: September 2, 1999, for City Council meeting of September 7, 1999 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Consider the request that the City adopt a plan to have 4 historical markers for key historical locations in the community. 2. BACKGROUND: On August 10, the following e-mail was forwarded to City staff and several councilmembers by Jim Peet, 4260 Cottonwood Lane: Our City's history is rapidly fading. For the current and future residents of Plymouth I suggest that the city adopt a plan and fund the design, purchase and installation of historical markers that mark key locations in Plymouth's history. I suggest that the plan be implemented over a S year period of time so that the expense is not so great in any one year. I suggest that the city work with the Plymouth Historical Society and/or the West Hennepin Historical Society to identify and select the historical locations that would be candidates for these markers. I suggest that key dates, a historical brief, and a sketch of the building at that site be included on a bronze plaque on a stone marker for these sites. Here are some sites/locations that I suggest: Schiebe's Corner/Half-Way Tavern (I believe was near Rt. 73/Rt. SS) Old Methodist Church (at location of New Horizon day care center on CR 6) The Pavilion (I believe by the Luce Line trail behind Parker's Lake) If you would like to visit a neat website that has some of Plymouth's history posted on the internet, you are invited to visit: www.plymouth-mn.com Councilmember Judy Johnson requested that this item be placed on the September 7 agenda for consideration. This phone call was left on City voice mail regarding the new Plymouth News: Wednesday (September 15, 1999) 4:06 p.m. I'm just making a quick call here because I'm a resident and business owner of the City of Plymouth and I just received in the mail today the Plymouth News. And I just turned over and found out who the editor was and I want to complement you, kudos, kudos, kudos. I haven't had a chance to really get into it but it's absolutely beautiful, it's easy to read, and I'm very critical, and it's just lovely. And like I said, I haven't really had a chance to get into it, but I just wanted to be sure and give you my compliments. It's beautiful and you should be very proud. My name is Patricia Floyd, 559-3377, and there's no need necessarily for you to call, but I just wanted you know that's it is beautiful. Congratulations. Have a good day. The Plymouth We hea�ue 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth. K September 15, 1999 Joy Tierney, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth MN 55447 Dear Joy: The Board of Directors of the Plymouth Civic League invites you to attend our Thursday, October 14 Civic League luncheon. At our luncheon, we want to recognize your firm's contribution as a Platinum or Golden Guarantor to the 1999 Music in Plymouth program. In recognition of your generous support, we wish to present you with a framed poster, autographed by the conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, Scott Terrell.., With this in mind, we invite one or two persons from your firm to be our guests for lunch at 12:00 noon, in the Plymouth Room, at the Radisson Conference Center in Plymouth (3131 Campus Dr.). Please call me with the name of the individual(s) who will be in attendance by Thursday, October 7. My phone number is 612-559-3099. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish to thank you for your outstanding support for Music in Plymouth and look forward to seeing you on October 14. Sincerely, Barbara J. Willis President Plymouth Civic League 4