HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 10-29-1999OCTOBER 299 1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.-
NOTE:
CHEDULE:NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 8:00 PM
(SPECIAL TIME DUE TO ELECTIONS)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7: 00 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2: 00 AM
2. MONDAY, NOVEMBER], 7: 00 PM
3. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,
7: 00 AM -8: 00 PM
4. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 7.00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON
NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN ISSUES, Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
DAYLIGHT SAYINGS ENDS
TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR
YO UTH AD VISOR Y COUNCIL,
Public Safety Training Room
(Note location change for this meeting only)
ELECTION DAY,
(School Districts)
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYCOMMITTEE,
Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached (M-4)
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S. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 7: 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room
6. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7:00-8:3 0 PM
7 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7: 00 PM
8. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7:00 PM
9. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7: 00 PM
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT,
Carlson Towers rotunda, 14100 Carlson Parkway
PLANNING COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
PACT, Hadley Lake Room
PRAC, Medicine Lake Room
10 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY.
City Offices closed
11. Tentative schedule for future City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items is attached (M-11)
12. November and December calendars are attached. (M-12) .
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Registration information for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 1999
Policy Adoption Meeting on Wednesday, November 17. (I -]a)
b) City news release reminding residents of the December 15 homestead filing
deadline. (1-1b)
c) City news release announcing the availability of environmental quality grants.
(1-1 c)
d) Star Tribune news article about the sale of the Elwell farm site. (1-1d)
e) Community Development Department Northwest Notes and letters to northwest
Plymouth residents about the Comprehensive Plan updates. (1-1e)
2. MINUTES
a) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission October 14 meeting. (I --2a)
3. STAFFREPORTS
a) Update from Public Works Director Fred Moore on the Gould property. (I -3a)
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OCTOBER 29, 1999
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
Letters from residents regarding the Council action on the County Road 101
improvement project have been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred Moore.
Dorris L. Whyte (I --4a)
Peg Konkler (I -4b)
c) Letter from Carol Vannelli, Wayzata Public Schools, regarding allowing four year
olds to ride Dial -A -Ride to their nursery school. (I -4c)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1--4)
S. CORRESPONDENCE
Letters from residents regarding the Council action on the County Road 101.
Cindy Behrens (I -5a)
Lynette Haux (I -Sb)
c) Internet communication from Mike Melnychuk regarding the County Road 101
project. (I -Sc)
d) Letter from William Gimble regarding the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park.
(1-Sd)
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAXNews. (I -6a)
7. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) Attached is the cover memo for a petition received by the City on October 27
regarding the County Road 101 project and access to Dave's Conoco and 101
Liquors. The complete petition is included in the Council mail packet. (I -7a)
(M-4)
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMt ri-hE
AGENDA MEETING NO. 88
November 3, 1999; 7:00 PM
Medicine Lake Room
AaPndn Ttemc-
7:00 PM
Call to Order, Chair: Terri Goodfellow -Heyer
• Review of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes, Meeting No. 87 & 88 (Attachment 1)
• Guest Introduction & General Forum:
Guests may address the EQC 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 EQC will continue with the agenda.
7:10 PM
Up -Dates & Reports:
1. Water Conservation Fee Structure. Members had asked for an explanation on how
water rates are calculated.
7:15 PM
• Plymouth Water Quality Grant Program. Currently, we are promoting the
program. The dead line is Nov. 26, and we should make the final selection and grant
recommendation at our Dec. meeting.
• Parkers Lake Water Quality Survey. A brief presentation on the survey results and
the Oct. 25' public information meeting.
• Update on Comprehensive Plan. An up -date on the plan's development & progress.
7:30 PM
. EQC's 1999 Annual Plan. where are we? & what is next? The EQC members
need to start discussing and planning the year 2000 Annual Plan & 1999 Annual Report.
8:55 PM
1. Next Meeting: is Scheduled for December 1, 1999. (Mark your Calendar)
9:00 PM
ADJOURNED
NOTE:
DATEMMAgendaWr[f
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
November 15
2020 area Residential Densities
November 16
Eagle Lake Golf Course CUP/Site Plan
December 6
Truth in Taxation hearing
December 7
Water Resources Plan
December 21
Adopt Budget and Tax Levy
January 4
January 18
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Associat on of 1999 Policy
Metropolitan
Municipa�ities Adoption Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999
Time: 5-7 p. m.
Where: League of Minnesoto Cities Building
St. Croix Room
Cost: No charge
This is the second of two major membership meetings the Association
of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) holds each year for YOU -- the
membership. All mayors, councilmembers, administrators dr managers
and city staff are encouraged to attend.
Since many of us lead busy lives, this year we are trying a
new, compact format. There will be a 45 -minute social Compact
featuring light hors d'oeuvres (no alcoholic bever-
ages) followed by the business meeting. There is NO Eat
charge to attend the social and/or meeting.
This is your opportunity to adopt the AMM's 2000 Legislative Policies
and help determine the top priority issues the AMM should spend much
of its time and resources on during the 2000 Legislative Session. Cities
ore encouraged to send more than one representative to contribute to
the policy discussion.
Please R. S. V.P. by calling the AMM at 651-215-4000 by Friday, Nov. 12.
This is your I chance to...
♦ Vote on the 2000 Legislative Policies
♦ Determine lobbying priorities
♦ Network with your metro peers
Association ofMetropolitanMunicipalities (AMM)
145 University A venue West ♦ St. Paul, MN 5510.3 ♦ Phone: (651)215-4000 I Fax: (651)281-1299
This flyer has been mailed to all AMM mayors, councilmembersand managers/administrators
League of Minnesota Cities Building
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM)
145 University Avenue West
St. Paul, Minnesota 55103
Telephone: 651-215-4000 -
Fax: 651-281-1299
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Maryland Ave.
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LMC University Ave.
State Capitol
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CITY OF
PLYMOU?FF
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact:
October 26, 1999 Nancy Bye, 612-509-5351
Homestead Filing Deadline is Dec. 15
If you are a new homeowner or qualifying relative of a homeowner, make sure you don't miss
an opportunity to save a significant amount in property taxes. Be sure to file for homestead
classification by Dec. 15.
You must occupy the home by Dec. 1, 1999 to be eligible for the homestead tax credit for taxes
payable in 2000. The homestead status on your home will stay in effect as long as you own/occupy the
home. To qualify for a homestead tax credit, you must meet all of the following requirements.
• You must be one of the owners of the property, or be a qualifying relative of at least one of
the owners. To be a qualifying relative, you must be the owner's child, daughter/son-in-law,
stepchild, parent, parent -in-law, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, grandparent -in-law,
sibling, sister/brother-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
• You or your qualifying relative must occupy the home as a primary residence; and
• You must be a Minnesota resident. (If the property is the primary residence of a qualifying
relative of the owner, the owner does not need to live in Minnesota.)
Only new owners/occupants must file for homestead. Homeowners who have filed for
homestead previously and have not moved, sold or rented their residents remain on record as
homesteaded.
To file for homestead, bring a copy of your warranty deed or contract for deed and the social
security numbers of all owners to the Assessing Division at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Hours are
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information, call 612-09-5350.
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For Immediate Release Contact:
October 27, 1999 Shane Missaghi, 612-509-5527
Environmental Quality Grants Available
If you have an idea for a project that will make your landscaping more environmentally -friendly or
improve water quality, you may be eligible for a grant to help make your idea a reality. The City of
Plymouth's Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) will award grants to individuals, community
associations, businesses, schools and community organizations. The deadline to apply for a grant is Nov. 26.
The first priority in awarding grants will be those projects that use alternative landscaping on the
water's edge or by a storm drain. A variety of projects could potentially qualify for grants. Landscaping
ideas that reduce the use of Kentucky bluegrass, reduce hard surfaces, create buffers of native plants near
wetlands are just a few examples of projects that have the potential to improve water quality and the local
environment.
"The City has done a lot of public education about the benefits of native landscaping. The
Environmental Quality Grant program is another step to help people put those ideas into action," said Water
Resources Shane Missaghi. Maximum grant awards will be $500. The Plymouth City Council has allocated
$3,500 for the Environmental Quality Grant Program.
Grant recipients must agree to allow others to look at their projects in an effort to educate others
about benefits of native landscaping. Complete grant guidelines and an application are available on the City
Web site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us or by calling 612-509-5500
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Published Thursday, October 28, 1999
METRO EG ID D
Old turkey farm fetches Hennepin County $14 million
Kevin Diaz / Star Tribune
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p A sum of $14.17 million may sound like a hefty price for an old turkey farm in western Hennepin County, but
a Minneapolis developer says the land has a lot of potential for executive homes — and probably a very
affluent church.
So on Wednesday, a partnership led by by Bancor Group and VKO Enterprises Inc. of Minneapolis tendered
the winning proposal for the 428 acres of rolling grassland known as the Elwell Farm site, which straddles the
Plymouth -Medina border.
The $14 -million -plus price, driven up in an 11th -hour bidding war with a rival developer, the Laurent
Development Co. of Shakopee, is expected to push up land values in the metropolitan area's coveted western
reaches and provide a windfall to county taxpayers.
The sale price, nearly $1 million over Laurent's final offer of $13.23 million, is more than triple the estimated
$4.24 million that Hennepin County paid for the land in 1990. It also represents in increase from $10,000 an
acre to more than $33,000 an acre in less than a decade on one of the county's largest undeveloped parcels.
Nevertheless, Bancor President David Newman, heading a joint venture including VKO and Lundgren Bros.
Construction Inc., said in an interview Wednesday that it is unclear if the final sale price actually outpaced the
local land development market.
"What it says about land, I don't know," he said. "We've seen land values go up all over the metro area,
especially in certain pockets.... If the market turns, we've paid too much. But if it continues as it has, we'll
do all right."
The county land sale, however, raises as many questions as it settles about what might ultimately be
developed on the land, which runs along County Rd. 101. Plymouth and Medina say they have no plans to
permit high-density development there. Plymouth has pushed off any formal development plans on its part of
the site for another 20 years, and Medina recently instituted a one-year development moratorium on the area
While officials from both cities have expressed concerns about overdevelopment, Newman said he hopes to
work with both cities to work out future development plans.
Newman's group, which includes political figure and multimillionaire Vance Opperman, wants to develop
high-end housing on part of the site. "We want to continue the estate feel you have in Medina," Newman said.
Another suitor for part of the land has been Speak the Word Church International of Golden Valley, which
wants to develop a campus on the Plymouth side of the property.
Under the proposal accepted unanimously Wednesday by the County Board, the Bancor/VKO group bought
the entire site, though talks have been underway to sell about 80 acres to the church. "It's yet to be
determined," Newman said. "There's no binding agreement."
Laurent Development, which was represented by former County Board Member Mark Andrew, proposed a
comparable housing development, minus the church. The developer argued that the church would reduce the
parcel's tax capacity by taking a large chunk off the tax rolls.
Laurent President Terry M. Forbord said that while the sale price was "definitely pushing the envelope," he
praised the rival Bancor group's development savvy. "They're excellent developers and they will do a good
job," he said.
The County Board has debated the land sale for months, and lawyers and lobbyists bid furiously for the
earl parcel, driving the price up nearly $3 million in the final 24 hours alone.
9 copyright 1999 Star Tribune. AA rights reserved-
October 28, 1999
Dear Property Owner:
We are notifying property owners and residents about an important upcoming meeting
concerning the update of Plymouth's Comprehensive Plan. Decisions expected to be
made at this meeting will affect your property.
The City has been in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan for the last two
years. We have been working on a plan that will expand the City's urban service area to
a portion of the rural area in northwestern Plymouth. Over the last few months, the City
has been discussing proposed land use guide and sanitary sewer staging plans for the
area.
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 15, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The Council will
discuss proposed changes in the land use plan which would increase the allowable
density in several areas. The changes were recommended by the Planning Commission
after their October 13 public hearing. The City Council was originally set to consider the
Commission's recommendation at their October 19 meeting. Because of a heavy agenda
that evening and increased citizen interest, the Council postponed the matter to
November 15 to allow more time for their discussion.
Enclosed is a copy of the land use map that has been recommended by the Planning
Commission. This is the same map that was mailed to affected property owners with
notices for the October 13 Planning Commission public hearing.
Your comments and questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan are welcome. Please
write or e-mail me (AHurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us). All comments will be shared with
the City Council and Planning Commission as we go forward with the planning process.
Or, you may telephone me at 509-5401.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
Enclosure
October 28, 1999
Dear Property Owner:
We are notifying property owners and residents about an upcoming meeting concerning
the update of Plymouth's Comprehensive Plan'. Although your property is not directly
affected by decisions that may be made at this meeting, our records indicate that your
property is within 750 feet of the area that will be affected.
The City has been in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan for the last two
years. We have been working on a plan that will expand the City's urban service area to
a portion of the rural area in northwestern Plymouth. Over the last few months, the City
has been discussing proposed land use guide and sanitary sewer staging plans for the
area.
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 15, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The Council will
discuss proposed changes in the land use plan which would increase the allowable
density in several areas. The changes were recommended by the Planning Commission
after their October 13 public hearing. The City Council was originally set to consider the
Commission's recommendation at their October 19 meeting. Because of a heavy agenda
that evening and increased citizen interest, the Council postponed the matter to
November 15 to allow more time for their discussion.
Enclosed is a copy of the land use map that has been recommended by the Planning
Commission. This is the same map that was mailed to affected property owners with
notices for the October 13 Planning Commission public hearing.
Your comments and questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan are welcome. Please
write or e-mail me (AHurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us). All comments will be shared with
the City Council and Planning Commission as we go forward with the planning process.
Or, you may telephone me at 509-5401.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
Enclosure
• November 16 Council meettn9 cn land use plan • Call Commurdty Development at 509.6450
• PlannMg Commtsston recommends revised plan • Check the qty Web Site rt www.ci.plymouth.nvLus
• ung schedule is revi"d • FA" us at ANudbur6le .PWnK uth.miws
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Planning Commission recommends revised plan
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The Plymouth City Council
will hold a special meeting on
November 15 at 7:00 p.m. to
finalize the draft land use guide
plan for part of the 2020 urban
expansion area. The meeting
will be held in the City Council
Chambers at City Hall and will
be televised on cable channel 37.
The proposed changes in the
land use plan, which would
increase the allowable density in
several areas, were
recommended - by the Planning
Commission after their October
13 public hearing. The City
Council was originally set to
consider the Commission's
recommendation at their
October 19 meeting. Because of
a heavy agenda that evening and
increased citizen interest, the
Council postponed the matter to
November 15 to allow more
time for their discussion.
If you are unable to attend the
meeting, but have questions or
wish to comment, please do so
in writing by sending a letter,
fax or e-mail to the Community
Development Department, 3400
Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN
55447. The fax number is (612)
509-5407. The e-mail address is:
ahurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us.
A%er their October 13 public
hearing, the Plymouth Planning
Commission recommended that
the City Council approve
proposed changes in the land use
guide plan for a part of the area
that will be added to the City's
urban service area with the
update of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The City Council had asked
the Planning Commission to
hold a hearing on a revised plan
that would increase the
maximum allowable density of
some of the properties proposed
for residential development.
There was concern that the land
use plan, particularly the
residential densities, had not
been thoroughly discussed. The
land use plan will greatly affect
the housing opportunities
available in Plymouth, and will
impact infrastructure plans (such
as for sewer, roads and parks.)
Therefore, the Council decided
to take another look at the plan
now, even though the overall
schedule for completing the plan
will be delayed.
• Only a part of the 2020 urban
expansion area would be affected
by proposed changes in the draft
land use guide plan. The areas
for which land use plan changes
will be considered are generally
located east of Vicksburg Lane,
west of the proposed
Fernbrook/ Cheshire Lane
extension and between the C.P.-
Railroad
.P:Railroad and the Plymouth/
Maple Grove border. None of
the areas outside the urban
expansion area which was
designated `LAR" by the July
plan would be affected.
The map on the next page
shows the plan recommended by
the Planning Commission and
which will be discussed at the
November 15 City Council
meeting. A color version of this
map is also available on the
City's web site:
www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. CI'his
is the same map included in the
September Northwest Notes and
mailed to affected property
mvners for the October 13
Planning Commission public
hearing)
Because of the City Council's
decision to spend more time
considering the land use plan for
the 2020 expansion area, the
schedule for completion of the
Comprehensive Plan update has
been revised The joint meeting
of the Planning Commission
and Council that had been
scheduled for November 15 has
been changed to a City Council
special meeting. The agenda for
the December 14 meeting joint
Planning Commission/ City
Council meeting has been
changed. Tentatively, the draft
Parks plan will be reviewed at
the December meeting. Watch
for the next issue of Northwest
Notes for a more detailed
schedule.
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For more information about the Comprehensive Plan Update please contax'he Community Development
Department at 509-5400. Office hours are 8:00 am. to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday through Friday; 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. The e-mail address is: ahurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us.
Documents are also available on the City's web site. The current and previous issues of Northwest Notes are
there, along with other reports. City Council and Planning Commission agendas and minutes of meetings are also
published on the web. The maps included in this newsletter are also on the web site. The. web address is:
http-.Awww.ci.plymouth.mn.us
City of Plymouth
Community,Development Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Northwest Notes/ News on Planning for Northwest Plymouth
(1-2a)
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
October 14, 1999
Page 47
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Musliner, Priebe, Thompson, Wahl,
Willegalle, Councilmember Black; staffBisek, Blank and Pederson; SRF
consultant Arvidson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Willegalle
to approve the September minutes. Motion carried.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary discussed the Plymouth On Parade event. She said there were a few glitches,
but nothing serious. Attendance was about the same as last year. Our next special event
is the volunteer recognition at Carlson Towers on November 9. Invitations are just going
out. Results are back from the city-wide survey done by Decision Resources. The Parks
and Recreation was ranked higher than the Police Department in overall satisfaction. Of
all cities that Decision Resources has surveyed in the past in the metro area, Plymouth
tied for 2"d place. Edina is number 1. Park maintenance received the highest rating of
any department in the City, by receiving a 94% approval rating. PRAC will get a copy of
the survey results next month after the Council has seen it. Mary said we are making
progress on the sports dome and the activity center. Commissioner Willegalle was part of
the interviewing process for choosing a caterer. The decision has been narrowed down to
two, Atrium Caterers from International Market Square and Suzanne's of St. Paul. They
both do excellent work. Mary said the first few reservations in the dome will have to be
cancelled, because it won't be ready by November 1. We've sold $15,000 worth of time
in the dome to LifeTime Fitness.. LifeTime will be undergoing some remodeling in the
next couple of weeks and will be closed during this time. Director Blank and Bahram
Akradi, LifeTime's President, are doing a presentation at the NRPA Congress in
Nashville next week on the joint partnership between LifeTime and the City.
Commissioner Musliner has had feedback from her neighbors about the new recreation
brochure. She said they like it.
c. Others. None.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
The Council debated the pros and cons of changing the designation of Ferndale North from
open space to neighborhood park and ended up voting to take no action. This means that. the
PRAC Minutes/October 1999
Page 48
designation of open space will stand. Director Blank said we'd clean up entrances perhaps
next year, and then discuss signage and a management plan. The Council authorized Director
Blank to seek bids on completing construction of the Elm Creek Playfield shelter building.
Original bid was $377,000 back in 1996, but this bid was rejected. Since then, new bids have
been received from smaller contractors, so project can now be completed at a total cost of
approximately $270,000. The shelter building should be ready sometime next spring. The
cougar has been spotted again near Heritage Park. He doesn't seem to have any interest in
people. The police will try to track him sometime after the first snowfall.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Comprehensive Plan discussion. Director Blank said the City Council and the Planning
Commission held their joint meeting. It was a chance for everyone to ask questions and
tweak the plan. He said we will label the environmental space along 494 a special use
park. The northern portion of this parcel is designed to be an athletic field. We will need
an access to this parcel from Fluidyne, so we will have to buy some property from them.
The Council thought the living farm concept was a nice idea. The open space map will
now just show open space and will be separate from other maps. We will eventually
develop a management plan for many of the parcels. A management plan booklet will go
along with the map, so that if residents have questions about a particular site, we'll be
able to show them what type of maintenance will take place there. There will be different
types of open space, said Director Blank. If engineering says a certain space won't work
because of drainage issues, it will be removed from the map. Commissioner Musliner
asked about a piece of property near where she lives and Director Blank said it will
remain as open space with little or no maintenance. The Luce Line trail is being extended
from 494 to Medicine Lake. The City will eventually have a full looping trail around
Medicine Lake. A suspended trail will be built across the swamp. Roads which have
over 10,000 cars per day using them meet minimum standards for having trail on both
sides of the road. This could be trail on one side and sidewalk on the other side. The
Northwest Greenway is located in northwest Plymouth. Red dots on the map are crossing
hazards. Peony Lane is going to end at the high school, and from there north it hasn't
been decided where it will go. There are five possible scenarios for this. Commissioner
Priebe asked about park densities and if they included open spaces as well. Director
Blank said no. French Park is an active recreation site. It is not considered a preserve.
Director Blank said open space acquisition will be driven by need. The Northwest
Greenway plan may include acquisition of several pieces of open space. The property
west of Vicksburg won't be developed for many years, so we have an advantage there.
Consultant Arvidson said the open space plan identifies many sites for acquisition labeled
high priority and low priority. Councilmember Black asked about the different
definitions of open space. She said part of the problem with Ferndale North was that
there was no definition of open space. Director Blank referred to the first paragraph of
the document handed out in the packet, which explained that open spaces are natural
areas, stormwater management areas, tax forfeited land and other city -owned parcels that
are not intended for active recreation. This is where the management plan comes into
focus, he said. The management plan will not be part of the actual comprehensive plan
but will be part of the appendix. Commissioner Priebe is concerned about including tax
PRAC Minutes/October 1999
Page 49
forfeited land on the open space map. Some tax forfeited land could be nothing more
than an alley. He'd rather we call the rest of it unimproved city property. Director Blank
said most of the open space sites were acquired through park dedication. It was then
suggested that there be a category called undeveloped city land. Director Blank pointed
out the parcels on the open space map that were acquired as park dedication, or that were
purchased. Very few were tax forfeited. Some were dedicated as trail outlots. Director
Blank said they would cleanse the map to include just those parcels that were acquired as
park dedication or were purchased specifically as open space. Councilmember Black has
concerns over labeling a golf course as open space. Commissioner Priebe has concerns
about trails being labeled open space. Director Blank said staff will keep working on this
issue. In response to a question about the Little Peninsula on Medicine Lake, Director
Blank said it has limited development possibilities, and this has been communicated to
the current owner of that parcel. For next month's meeting there will be a write-up on
golf courses.
b. Plymouth Creek Center update. Director Blank said the artificial turf installation is
completed. The bubble is scheduled to go up in a couple of weeks. The first rental is
scheduled for November 5. 'On paper we have sold enough time to make the bubble
profitable, covering operating expenses. The main building will be ready by early April.
The bulk of the roof is on. We now need to get windows and doors in within next few
weeks. The large retaining wall has been a problem, and we are four weeks behind on
that. The parking lot is not finished. We've started putting in some trees, and the
irrigation system is being worked on. Things are pretty much on schedule. Paul Buck
created a hybrid soil for all the planting beds in the medians. Rick Busch has an
interview scheduled with Cable 12 Monday regarding the new fieldhouse. While the
filming is going on, West Lutheran High School will be practicing soccer on the new turf.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2000-2004 CIP. Director Blank distributed some handouts regarding the CIP. The trail
bridge over 494 was a 1999 project coordinated with MN Dot. They've been dragging
their feet on this, but it will probably now take place in 2000. West Medicine Lake is
done. Elm Creek Shelter building has been approved. Park replacements are all done at
Turtle Lake, Green Oaks and Imperial Hills. Oakwood School just completed their
playground. Youth sports upgrade meetings have been held numerous times with the
Wayzata School District. The Central Middle School football stadium bleachers will be
torn down, the field will be widened, and a track will be put in. A feasibility study will
be done on the Greenwood site. This will outline the potential cost. Nothing has been
done with Art in the Park. All bleachers must be upgraded by 2001, according to state
law. Most dangerous bleachers have been pulled out of our parks already. One third of
our bleachers will be upgraded each year due to the vast amount of money involved with
this. The Vicksburg mini -park north of Parkers Lake has a trail now, and the playground
is scheduled to go in next year. Director Blank said this park needs a name. He then
distributed some handouts and explained the status of park dedication funds. Something
that has just came up for consideration is Mud Lake Park said Director Blank. We own
all the shoreline around the this lake except for one parcel. The owner came to the city
PRAC Minutes/October 1999
Page 50
recently and now wants to sell to us. We'll buy it on a contract for deed, paying half now
and half when we take possession. Director Blank talked then about the 2000-2004 CIP.
Two new soccer fields are anticipated at Greenwood. Wayzata East Middle School
officials want to do some improvements at Ridgemount Playfield, including a new
building. They'd also like more tennis courts, sand volleyball, track, and additional
basketball courts. We need to come up with a plan and budget for things other than the
building, Director Blank said. The City does not have a need to put in more tennis courts
there. The Mud Lake area has now developed pretty extensively. All the land has been
acquired, with the exception of one parcel, which we are in the process of buying. Within
the next five years we will need to consider a neighborhood park there. Armstrong youth
baseball wants a new building at Zachary. Our staff would like to see an outdoor picnic
shelter at Zachary, as well as a picnic shelter near the Plymouth Creek playground.
Director Blank said that someday northwest Plymouth will be developed, and this area
will need a playfield. This needs to be in the plan for the future. Two possible sites have
been identified for this playfield. Director Blank pointed out where Providence Academy
will be in northwest Plymouth. Chair Anderson asked about golf in the city-wide survey.
52% of respondents said they play golf. 80% of respondents want us to save a golf
course if needed. Commissioner Musliner wants Ferndale North added to 2000-2004
CIP. Director Blank said he could do that. There was very strong support indicated by
the survey for acquiring open space, also. 84% thought it was important. Playgrounds in
2000 include Zachary, St. Mary's and the Vicksburg mini park. 25% of the respondents
favored skateboard parks, even if it raised taxes. Director Blank asked for ideas of other
things to include in the CIP over the next five years. The disc golf course will open in the
spring. Councilmember Black stated that she was uncomfortable with putting Ferndale
North in the 2000-2004 CIP, since there are other neighborhoods also lacking in
playground facilities. Director Blank said crews are finishing the lighting system at
Plymouth Creek Center. He explained the layout of the trail and which segment would
be lighted. Lighting for West Medicine Lake park will need to be on the list, too.
Commissioner Musliner asked about permanent signs for advertising events. Director
Blank explained that the new ordinance adopted doesn't allow for them, except in front of
the ice center.
b. Name for mini park. Director Blank said that the new mini -park on Vicksburg and 22nd
Avenue needs a name. He had one suggestion, which was Shenandoah Park. He said he
could come up with a list of five or six possible names by next month for PRAC to
consider, but they concurred that Shenandoah was a good choice. COMMISSIONER
WAHL MADE A MOTION TO NAME THE PARK SHENANDOAH PARK.
COMMISSIONER WILLEGALLE SECONDED. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH
ALL AYES.
c. Select date for next meeting. November 11 is a holiday, so it was decided the next
meeting will be November 10. The agenda will include open space, golf courses and the
CIP.
PRAC Minutes/October 1999
Page 51
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
(I -3a)
DATE: October 22, 1999
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
-'t -.A-
FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: SOPHIA GOULD PROPERTY
On July 6, 1999 the City Council authorized purchase of the Sophia Gould property
located adjacent to the Luce Line Trail at the north end of Kingsview Lane. The
property will be used for a future storm water treatment pond. There were several liens
against the property and title problems that needed to be cleared up by the property
owner before the City's purchase would be effective. On Friday, October 22,
Matt Brokl from the City Attorney's office and I attended a closing on the property.
We now have ownership of this parcel of land.
cc: Kendra Lindahl
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City of Plymouth
City Council Members
City Mayor
October 23,1999
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
(1--4a)
On October 19, 1999 I viewed the City Council meeting on cable TV and have a few concerns
regarding the county project on 101. One of the residents who will be greatly impacted by
this project was not addressed at all by any of you. The resident who lives at 3225 County
Road 101 brought a petition around regarding the property and what her family is in for
with the project being done. This family will not be able to sell this property and I would
like to know what the city will do for them. I feel that buying their property for fair market
value, meaning what they could sell it for to someone else would be fair to all. I know this
family has also added a pool and cedar deck to this property which they will have to leave
behind not knowing where they will live. I feel they as well should be compensated for this.
Remember they did not ask to move, nor did they ask to live within feet of your major
highway so fair compensation is what I would expect you as my city council to do for any
citizen in this situation.
I as well as others have put our faith in you through our votes to lead us, but I can't
understand your allowing a citizen to be treated in such a manner. I think this city council
owes it to any citizen who would be affected by a project in this manner to buy the
property affected so the family can get on with their lives. I look forward to hearing from
all of you regarding this matter, especially you mayor. I'm sorry you felt put out by having
to fly back from Chicago to attend your city council meeting, but isn't this what you chose
to do in running for election? I know a number of fellow residents who are concerned about
this matter as well.
Sincerely,
G�ZLv�
Dorris L. Whyte - PIymouth Towne Square Resident
15500 37th Ave North #327 •
PIymouth, MN 55446
(I -4b)
Date: October 22, 1999
To: Mayor - Joy Tierney,
Council members - Tim Bildsoe, Judy Johnson, Kelli Slavik,
Brad Brown, Ginny Black, Scott Harstad
While viewing the City Council meeting on cable on 10-19-99 I could not help but notice how
you all overlooked the residents issue regarding the property at 3225 Hwy 101. I thought this
would be something the city council would take more serious interest in, I am surprised at all
council members who were in attendance. This is obviously a deep issue for all of the residents
trying to raise families in the area. I for one could not imagine the city expecting anyone to raise
children in a home situated this close to the roadway. Not only this, but the county is raising the
elevation of the highway so now everyone driving past this property all day and night can look
right into the home that sits here. According to the county there will be in excess of 20,000 cars
in a few years. Is this what we want to our city? Would any of you want to live like you are forcing
this family to do? I would think not, I know I wouldn't want to. I also know I would be very
dissatisfied with the whole city council if you expected my family to live in this manner.
I feel that it is up to this city council to right a wrong that was done years ago regarding this
property. When the easement was taken the city council probably had no idea of the grandiose
project this council would want to put through. If you wish to make your beautiful "freeway" for
this area then you should have the leadership to acquire this property as part of your project. I
would think that in turn the city and county, lets not forget they want this mess for our city too.
Both city and county should be obligated to acquire this property for their project. One would
think that the city and county would benefit from this and be able to turn around -and sell this
property to someone to build a home on facing the opposite direction like the rest of the homes on
the west side of the roadway.
I would like council member Harstad to know also that I feel he had the only scenario that
made sense regarding this project. Send it back to the county and work on the area south of County
Road 24 bringing the four lanes north. Then do this portion of roadway. Something must be done
with this highway, but its a shame to make one family suffer for your highway. I bet you would
have given this more attention if it were a whole neighborhood in this situation rather than one
family.
In closing I hope you all take a good hard look at how this will affect this family and their
lives. I will be waiting for any explanations and outcomes on this.
Sincerely,
Peg Konkler
2610 Pineview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
CC. Mary Tambornino
County Commissioner Penny Steele
Vicary Family
Independent School District 284
October 27, 1999
The Honorable Joy Tierney, Mayor
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
The Plymouth City Council
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
(I -4c)
arly Childhood Family Education
Dear Mayor Tierney, Dwight Johnson and City Council,
305 Vicksburg Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
612.745.5292
Fax: 612.745.5291
We are writing to you regarding an issue that affects children from at -risk families. In the
Wayzata School District there is a program called Learning Readiness that places children from
at -risk families in five local nursery schools. The intent is to give these children an opportunity
to build skills so that their K-12 school experiences will be more successful. The majority of
these students are on scholarship and many of them need help with transportation.
Transportation Is the issue we are very concerned about. As Judy and I found out at a recent
meeting with the mayor, Dwight Johnson and John Sweeney, there was a change in age of
eligibility of who could ride Dial -A -Ride allowing children under 10 years of age to ride Dial -A -
Ride if they were going to a school. However, it was not identified as to what the lower age limit
might be. In the past, we have had as many as 8 children ride Dial -A -Ride and have a need for 5
children this year.
Please consider allowing four -year-olds to ride Dial -A -Ride to their nursery school. Having ridden
Dial -A -Ride myself, I know that they pick up riders at their door, have seatbelts, and drop riders
at the door of their destination. It is by far safer than the Kindergarten ride where students
wait for a bus perhaps two blocks from their home and ride on a bus with no seatbelts.
If allowed to ride Dial -A -Ride, we would make sure the Learning Readiness children are put on
the bus at home, greeted at the door of their school and have a safe adult to greet them on
their return. If this is not complied with, the Dial -A -Ride privilege is lost.
Please let us know if this is a possibility. My phone number is 745-5292 and Judy's is 745-
5293.
Sincerely,
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Carol Vannelli
Family Education Coordinator
Judy O'Regan
Learning Readiness Manager
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To: Mayor - Joy Tierney,
Council members - Tim Bildsoe, Judy Johnson, Kelli Slavik,
Brad Brown, Ginny Black, Scott Harstad
Mary Tambomino
County Commissioner Penny Steele
Date: October 26, 1999
I am writing this letter with great concern for the family who resides at 3225 Hwy 101 N in Plymouth, MN. I
know of the County and City joint venture in doing a project regarding the portion of highway from Hwy 55
to County Road 24. As a resident of Plymouth I have driven past this home at 3225 for many years. Over
the years I have seen the improvements the homeowners havA done as well as enjoyed the extensive
lights put up at holiday time each year.
I find that this property will be greatly affected by the extensively large highway you plan to put in front of
this property. I would like to know that my city and county elected officials are doing everything in their
power to help the residents of this home. l know the residents are seeking a fair market buy out due to the
fact that they will be unable to ever sell this property after your highway is put in. l would expect this would
be the least you would do for these homeowners and I would as well expect this myself if I were in their
place. I can't believe as city and county representatives you have to be asked to do what is right or to put
yourselves in some other families place. What ever happened to treating others as you would like to be
treated in return?
I believe that compensation should be made to the family so they can put this part of their lives behind
them. This is what I would expect from you N it was my family going through this. Buying out the property
should be what is done. Have you even thought of the expenses and stress that the family is going
through? They will have to pay for movers, turning on and off phones, power, gas, cable, phones, etc. to
an old and a new property. They will have closing costs on a new property plus probably pay a higher
interest rate and mortgage due to housing costs in this area. This is thousands out of their pockets that
they never even asked for. Think about what you are doing to others with your project.
It is a shame that we will loose one of the great old homes for this area of Plymouth, but why make a family
suffer for the name of your ideas of progress. I too live in the area (south of County Road 24) and am not
looking forward to this project. A great number of people over the years moved to this area because it has
a small town feel, this is no longer the feel this area offers its residents.
I plan to follow this project closely and I hope to hear your responses to my concerns regarding this
project.
Sincerely,
y
Cindy Beherns
2720 Olive Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
c. resident -3225 County Rd. N 101 , Plymouth, MN 55447
(1 -Sb)
To: Mayor - Joy Tierney
Council members - Tim Bildsoe, Judy Johnson, Kelli Slavik
Brad Brown, Ginny Black, Scott Harstad, Mary Tambornino
County Commissioner Penny Steele
I am writing this letter in regard to the project regarding the portion of Highway 101
from Highway 55 to County Road 24. 1 think it is a shame that you have overlooked the
property at 3225 Highway 101 North. You are forcing this family to live in an unsafe
environment. The city would never allow someone to build a house as close to a
highway as you are forcing this family to live next to. Why is it then that you have the
right to build a highway so close to this house? Their children will not even be able to
play in their own yard for fear of getting ran over by a car. I think you need to rethink
your plan!
I too am a resident of Plymouth and have experienced first hand the strict rules you
place on builders of new homes and requirements the city enforces on residents with
permits, etc. I understand that this is for the safety of Plymouth residents. If this is
true, you should have to follow the same rules and not jeopardize the lives of
residents. The least you can do for this family is give them the fair market value for
their home. The residents of Plymouth elected you to represent the best interests of
Plymouth residents and I think residents of Plymouth would agree that it is only fair for
yout to acquire this property and compensate this family fairly for their loss. Think if
this was your house, wouldn't you feel the city should fairly compensate you for your
troubles? I will be following this project closely and hope you will treat this family
fairly.
Sincerely,
—49
Lynette Haux
13705 - 57th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
cc: Vicary Family
(I -Sc)
Kurt Hoffman
From: Slavik, Kelli L. [Kelli.Slavik@gpmlaw.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 10:14 AM
To: Hoffman, Kurt
Subject: FW: CSAH 101
Please include this in the CIM. Thanks.
—Original Message -----
From: Mike Melnychuk [mailto:mikem@visi.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 10:12 PM
To: Penny.Steele@co.hennepin.mn.us
Cc: Jeannie Hoholik; Henry Van Dellen; Senator Gen Olson; Senator Paul
Welstone; Rod Grams; Scott Harstad; Brad Brown; Kelli Slavik
Subject: CSAH 101
As a resident of Plymouth, I must bring to your attention an issue that
deeply affects the lives of many residents of my area. My concern is CSAH
101, County Project No. 8911.
I, along with hundreds of my fellow neighbors oppose this project as it is
currently proposed.
A petition has been forwarded to your attention regarding this issue.
trust you will review it carefully.
I feel that the mayor and council of the city of Plymouth are intent on
approving this project without the support of its residents.
I hereby invite you to attend a meeting to meet with representatives of
several neighborhoods in our area to hear our concerns.
We are prepared to fight this project with all of our legal rights and are
soliciting the help of our good friends Governor Ventura, US Senator
Wellstone, US Senator Grams, US Congressman Ramsted, State Senator Gen
Olson, State Representative Henry Van Dellen. We would like to add your
name to our supporters.
Our voice will be heard!
Within the next week, our new web site will be ready for review. Please
feel free to visit @ www.stop101.org <http://www.stopl01.org> .
Please contact me and let me know your availability for a meeting.
Thank your for your time and consideration.
Mike Melnychuk
17915 34th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
612-473-5300
mikem@visi.com <mailto:mikem@visi.com>
(I -5d)
October 27, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Council Members of the City of Plymouth:
I am opposed to the Eagle Lake Regional Park development as set
forth by the Hennepin Parks Regional District -- as should be
the City of Plymouth. There are three major reasons for my
disapproval.
1) Hennepin County has never fully disclosed income vs.. out-
put for its public courses, except with small, inconclusive
figures, such as the February 1999 report on the Eagle Lake
project. Of the 21 pages of the report, 1'k pages are devoted
to cost, tax impact, and economic feasability. The report
basically addresses the summer of 1998, using Baker National
Golf course as a prime example. The report notes how Baker
exceeded its projected income and was able to show a profit.
The summer of 1998 was one of the best, weatherwise, for golf
courses. According to National Weather Bureau statistics,
this only happens in Minnesota 52 - 58% of the time. Which
explains why private courses charge double and sometimes
triple what public courses do for green fees. It's not for
greed -- it is to stay in business. Until Hennepin County
fully discloses what it costs the taxpayer to run its public
golf courses, the City of Plymouth should not even consider
this proposal, which in reality is for a special interest
group.
Which brings up reason No. 2: 75 - 80% of the proposed
development inside the 230 acres will be taken up with
golfing facilities. A whopping .5 kilometers of hiking/
biking trail will be developed, with approximately the same
amount for winter cross-country skiing. 'Multi -use' loses
its meaning here. A simple, low maintenance trail system
would serve everyone from toddler to elder, regardless of
handicap or athletic ability.
3) One of the stated goals by Hennepin County of the pro-
posed golf facilities at Eagle Lake Park would be to serve
low income people and disadvantaged youth. Plymouth already
has a lop -sided lack of affordable housing. Proposed new
housing is geared for upper income bracket. Do we bus in the
poor, the disadvantaged to use the facilities? Unrealistic.
The entire proposal is unrealistic and should rightfully be
tabled indefinitely by the City of Plymouth. Thank you.
William J. Gimble
5405 Orleans Ln N - #1
Plymouth MN 55442
Tel # M�(�66/112,,) 553-2003
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NEWS
Oct. 18-22,1999 (no. 2)
4W
Association of
Metropolitan
Municipalities
House TIF committee holds first hearing
he first of several TIF hear-
ings was held on Oct. 20.
Among the witnesses testify-
ing at the hearing were repre-
sentatives of the Office of State
Auditor (OSA), House Re-
search, the League of Minne-
sota Cities (LMC), AMM, Minne-
sota Solutions, the Association
of Small Cities, the Minnesota
School Boards Association and
a private citizen.
Among the issues identified
25 projects submitted
for LCA funding
The Metropolitan Council's
Livable Communities
Advisory Committee has
begun the process of review-
ing the 25 projects requesting
approximately $13.3 million.
For 1999 the available
funding totals approximately
$7.3 million. Fifteen cities plus
the 135-W Coalition have
submitted requests for mixed-
use (housing and commercial)
and mixed residential
projects, as well as for plan-
ning and predovelopment,
The Metropolitan Council
intends to award the grants
before the end of the year.
through the testimony or com-
mittee questioning were:
♦ Citizen input required for
TIF districts.
♦ The complexity of the TIF
Act.
♦ County and school
district review and approval.
♦ The validity of the but
for test.
♦ Large-scale, phased
redevelopment.
♦ Reporting requirements.
♦ The state aid offset.
♦ Timing of the first incre-
ment.
♦ Pooling and pre -1990
districts.
The last issue was discussed
extensively by several wit-
nesses including the auditor,
and House Research staff.
The staff indicated that cities
having pre -1990 districts and
pooling from the districts have
financed infrastructure
improvements
and facilities with
TIF that are
normally funded
with non -TIF
Ip funds or spe-
cial assess-
ments.
The 1999
amendments
regarding commu-
nity facilities and public im-
provements outside the district,
however, may have limited the
ability to pool.
The subcommittee will meet
again but the date and location
have not been determined.
Fiscal impact presentation slated for Oct. 26
The initial presentation
regarding the fiscal impact
study or "Tischler Study" is
scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26.
The presentation will be held in
the Council chambers.
The study is an attempt to
determine the public coat of
development. The study, which
is being conducted by Paul
i ischler and Associates, ana-
lyzed the development of eight
metropolitan area cities. The
study developed two growth
scenarios for each city and
projected households and popu-
lations under each scenario.
The cost of the growth was
calculated for each projection.
The final report should be avail-
able in December 1999.
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October 26, 1999
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN
RE: HIGHWAY 101 PROJECT
Dear Council Member,
Since the last City Council meeting on October 14th, Dave's Conoco and 101 Liquors, Inc. have started a
petition asking patrons who are against the County blocking our access to south 101 to sign. We have
accumulated well over 1000 signatures supporting our position.
I was amazed at the number of residents who have no idea what the County proposes to do and are very
opposed to it. 1 hope this petition will also be considered in a resolution to our access problem.
Sincerely,
Christine Yungner
101 Liquors, Inc.