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NOVEMBER 12, 1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7.00 PM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7.- 00 PM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 7.- 00 PM
3. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 7: 00 PM
4. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26
S. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 7: 00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON
NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN ISSUES, Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING,
Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
HRA, Medicine Lake Room
YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
City Offices Closed
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 7: 00 PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE,
Medicine Lake Room
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room
HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-8)
November and December calendars are attached. (M-9)
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1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Plymouth Metrolink Connections newsletter. (I -]a)
b) City news release announcing the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Plymouth
Creek Center Field House. (I -1b)
c) Program for Common Bond's Bassett Creek Commons open house, November 17
(I -I c)
d) City news release announcing vacancies on the advisory boards and commissions.
(I -I d)
e) Announcement of open house to celebrate the beginning of construction of
Plymouth Housing Alliance and West Hennepin Community Builders homes at
3315 and 3325 Garland Lane, Saturday, November 13, from 8:00-11:00 AM.
(I -I e)
fi Invitation to Gleason Lake School's project to raise awareness of homeless,
Friday, November 19 after school at the Wayzata Fire Station. (I -If)
2. MINUTES
a) Charter Commission October 14 meeting. (I -2a)
3. STAFF REPORTS
a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility report from Community
Development Director Anne Hurlburt. (I -3a)
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NOVEMBER 12, 1999
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to Wayzata District 284 Family Education Coordinator Carol Vanelli from
Mayor Tierney regarding the City policy on under–age children riding the Dial–
A–Ride program. (1--4a)
b) Letter to Peg Konkler from Public Works Director Moore responding to her
questions about the Highway 101 Improvements Project. A copy of Ms. Konkler's
original letter is attached. (I -4b)
c) Letter to Dorris Whyte from Public Works Director Moore responding to her
questions about the Highway 101 Improvements Project. A copy of Ms. Whyte's
original letter is attached. (I -4c)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to Public Works Director Fred Moore from MNDoT Division Engineer
Richard Stehr regarding the City's request for a skimmer at the storm sewer outlet
into Medicine Lake. (I -5a)
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM News FAX. (I -6a)
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A transit system
operated by the
City of Plymouth
Fall II Issue
October 1999
Vol. 1, Issue 4
inter Weather Policy
As we watch the beautiful colored
leaves all, Minnesotans know that means we
will soon be seeing the snow descend.
Although soft flakes and sparkling ice crystals
can also be beautiful to watch, they may
quickly become dangerous on our streets and
highways. For your safety and convenience,
please review the following severe weather
policies. These procedures have been used in
prior years and have effectively helped us serve
our passengers through many storms.
When severe weather strikes, tune in to one of
the following local radio or television stations
and listen for notices regarding the level of
service available from the Metro Transit
system. Separate announcements will not be
issued in the name of Plymouth Metrolink, so
please listen carefully for the regional notices.
• KBEM-FM 88.5
• KDWB-FM 101.3
• KMOJ-FM 89.9
• KSTP-FM 94.5
• WCCO-AM 830
• WDGY-AM 630
• KARE - TV Channel 11
• KMSP - TV Channel 9
• KSTP - TV Channel 5
• WCCO - TV Channel 4
Snow Reroutes:
If severe winter weather forces the buses to
deviate from their normal routes, you will be
told the level of service available is Snow
Reroute. These changes will be:
Route 91 No service into the County Road
73 & Highway 55 Park & Ride Lots. Board
the buses on Co. Road 73.
Route 92 No service into the Prudential
parking lot. Board buses on Bass Lake Road.
Route 93 No service into the Prudential
parking lot. Board buses on Bass Lake Road.
Morning Route 93A Buses will not stop at
48th or 50th Avenues on Zachary Lane. Board
buses at 46th, at 49th, or on Schmidt Lake Road
Evening Route 93A Buses will not stop at
Valley Forge or Yorktown on 46th Street.
Board buses at Zachary Lane or Trenton Circle
Route 93A Buses will not pick up at the
bottom or the top of the hill on Lancaster
Lane south of Four Seasons Mall. A smaller
bus will pick up passengers at the stops
between Four Seasons Mall and 36th Avenue
North and shuttle them to the larger bus.
Two-inch Snowfall oAce on Road:
Anytime these conditisins exist, Route 93A
will use the smaller shuttle buses to pick up
passengers on Lancaster Lane between Four
Seasons Mall and 36th Avenue North and
transport them to the larger vehicle. This
change of service will be automatic when
snow and ice conditions warrant it. No
advance notification will be given.
Extreme Conditions:
On rare occasions, the entire bus system may
be forced to shut down. Although extremely
unusual, if weather conditions are severe and
escalating, tune into the designated local radic
and television stations for notification of
additional changes to the service status. You
may also call BusInc t$check on the current
status of bus service at 341-4BUS (341-4287)
Dress and Drive Defensively:
Use common sense when the weather is
predicted to turn nasty and dress accordingly.
Winter storms can result in unavoidable bus
delays caused by traffic congestion beyond ou
control, so be prepared to wait for the bus.
Use caution and scan the park & ride lots
BEFORE you drive into them. Every effort
will be made to clear these lots during storms.
but the level of snow may be much deeper
than it initially appears. Be especially vigilant
late at night and early in the morning to avoic
getting stuck.
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3400 Plx'-mouth Bou.:evard Ij Metrolink Name & Logo
Plymouth, MN 5544--1.182
website:
www.ci.plymou th. -ul.us
John Sweenev
Transit Administrator
voice: (612) 509-5521
fax: (612)509-5=:0
e-mail:
JSweeneyCaci.plymout mn.us
SERVICES:
Express Commute
Monday to Friday
Plymouth 5:48-8:50 a.m.
Minneapolis 3:35-8:0--, p.m.
One -Way Fare: $2 c_ -`i
$1.82 Stored Value Ci -rd
S76 Pass, 31 -Day All Yo_ Can Ride
Information 612-373-3333
Reverse Commute
Monday to Friday
Minneapolis 4:49-8:0- a.m.
Plymouth 2:57-7:16 p.m.
Limited 2nd & 3rd shat service
One -Way Fare: $2 ca-:'-,
$1.82 Stored Value C.�_-d
$76 Pass, 31 -Day All YL,--- Can Ride
Information 612-373-3333
Dial -A -Ride
Monday to Friday 6 an--- 1 0 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.rn.
One -Way Fare: $2 cz
$1.50 if reserved day i:-: advance
Reservations: 612-55°-5057
Call 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon -Fri.
Cancellations: 612-509-5519
Plymouth Flyer
Monday to Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fare: $2 contribution su7-jested
Reservations: 612-37S-1440
Answered M -F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call up to 5 days in advance.
Cancellations: 612-3-S-1440
at least one hour in advance.
Group trips available.
Plymouth Metrolink coordinates
with Metro Transit routes to offer you
integrated, regional transit service. We
also contract with Metro Tranist to
provide the vehicles used on some of the
Commute and Reverse Commute routes.
For the next several months some big -bus
services, especially the new services on
Routes 91 and 93, may be operated with a
vehicle displaying the Metro Transit
colors and name. Please watch the bus
headers carefully for your Plymouth
Metrolink route number— and don't let
your ride leave without you!
ransfer Policy Defined
You can request a transfer slip
when you pay your fare and use it to ride
any other vehicle in the regional transit
system for a period of 2% hours from the
time of issue. Rides are unlimited during
this 2'/: hour period.
For information on connecting from a
Plymouth Metrolink route to a Metro
Transit service call 612-373-3333.
uaranteed Ride Home
The Regional Guaranteed Ride
Home Program ensures that car poolers,
van poolers, bus riders, bicyclists or
walkers will get a free, or inexpensive ride
home in the event of a work or family
emergency, regardless of where they live in
the metro area.
To qualify, commuters must use alterna-
tive transportation to work or school at
least three times per week. When regis-
tered, commuters will receive two free
coupons they can use in the event of an
emergency for a bus ride home or for cab
fare reimbursement up to $20.
The Regional Guaranteed Ride Home
Program is sponsored by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Metro
Commuter Services, the Metropolitan
Council, and metro -area bus providers
including Plymouth Metrolink. To sign
up for the program, commuters can call
Metro Commuter Services at 651-602-1602,
or visit their website at:
www.metrocommuterservices.org
0 ial-A-Ride until 10 p.m.
Dial-A-Ridesthe local curb -to -curb
service expanded it's weekday service from
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. last March. You
can reserve your ride by calling our reserva-
tion line at 612-559-5057 from Monday to
Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The fare is still only $2.00 for each one-way
ride, or only $1.50 if you reserve your ride at
least 24 hours in advance.
Dial -A -Ride's operating hours are now
Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
If it is necessary to cancel a ride, please call
612-509-5519 as soon as possible to free the
service for another passenger.
lymouth Flyer Replaces
Voice Mail System
Calls to reserve a ride on the Plymouth Flyer
will now be answered in person. And—you
can phone in your request for a ride up to
five days in advance of your trip! Call our
friendly order -takers at 612-378-1440 to
make a reservation, or to notify us of a
cancellation.
The Plymouth FlyeAT a door-to-door,
specialized transit service for Plymouth
seniors and persons with disabilities. The
Flyer operates Monday to Friday from 7 a.m.
to 5 p.m. A $2 contribution is suggested for
each ride. Group trips are also available.
Call 612-378-1440 for details.
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PLYMOUTFF
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact:
November 9, 1999 Rick Busch, 509-5221
Ribbon Cutting Officially Opened New Field house on Nov. 5
Soccer, baseball, golf and softball enthusiasts have a new indoor facility in Plymouth for
their sports. The City of Plymouth's new air -supported dome field house officially opened on
Nov. 5 with a ribbon cutting. The field house is the first component of Plymouth Creek Center,
14800 — 34`h Ave. N. The dome will be inflated six months of the year.
The second part of Plymouth Creek Center, an activity center, will open next spring. The
activity center will house recreation activities, senior programs, meeting rooms, crafts and fine
arts programs. It also will feature a large banquet room. Voters approved the activity center/field
house in a May 1998 bond referendum. The facility is located on 34th Ave. east of City Hall and
west of Fembrook Ln.
Field House: The 60 x 100 yard artificial turf field will be covered from mid-October to
mid-April by a dome. In addition to team sports, Plymouth Creek Manager Rick Busch plans to
offer a lunch time driving range for golf and morning walking/jogging hours.
Rentals of the field house have been brisk. Many evenings and weekends already have
been reserved, but time still is available for rental. Rates are $210 for the full field and $105 for a
half field per hour during prime time. Prime time includes school days, 6-10 p.m., Saturdays and
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holidays, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sundays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Rental rates for other times are
$180 for the full field and $90 for a half field per hour.
Activity Center: While the activity center will not be complete until the spring of 2000,
Busch already is accepting reservations for the banquet room. The banquet room, called the
Plymouth Room, seats up to 350 and will overlook Plymouth Creek Park. The Plymouth Room
will be available for events starting in late spring. Rental rates are:
• Monday -Thursday - $250 for residents/$350 for non-residents;
• Friday -Saturday - $650 for residents/$750 for non-residents;
• Sundays - $400 residents/$500 for non-residents.
Banquet room rentals are for up to six hours with additional hours available at $50 an hour
for residents or $75 an hour for non-residents. Residents may reserve the Plymouth Room up to
18 months before their event. Non-residents may reserve it up to 12 months in advance. Rentals
of half and quarter sections of the banquet room are also available.
For activity center reservations, call Rick Busch at 612-509-5221. For field house
reservations, call Busch or Dan Lauer at 612-509-5228.
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News Release
For Immediate Release Contact:
November 10, 1999 Sandy Paulson, 509-5080
City of Plymouth Seeks Applicants for Boards and Commissions
If you are a Plymouth resident and are looking for a way to contribute to your
community, apply to serve on a City of Plymouth board or commission. Applications for the
annual appointment cycle will be accepted until Fri., Dec. 10. Citizens interested in serving
should call City Clerk Sandy Paulson at 509-5080 for an application.
All City commissions that advise the City Council will have vacancies. The City Council
will make appointments in January. Most terms will begin in February. Boards that will have
seats with terms expiring are: Park and Recreation; Planning; Environmental Quality; Human
Rights; Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and Public Safety. The City Council also makes
appointments to the boards of various human service and community-based agencies serving
Plymouth.
Applications are accepted year-round for unexpected commission vacancies that occur
during the year, but most appointments are made in January.
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Construction on Our Two
New Homes at,
3315 & 3325 Garland Lane
has Begun!!!
Come for Coffee and Help Us
Celebrate! !! !
Saturday, November 13, 1999
8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Coffee, Cider, and Rolls Served.
LProject Sponsored by: West Hennepin Community Builders & The Plymouth Housing Alliance I
Gleason Lake Home Base
BIG KIDS 4th ANNUAL'SLEEP OUT'
When: Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 after school
Where: Common area in front of the Wayzata Fire Station
Why. Culminates a one month educational curriculum on the
facts of homeless.
Donations are accepted to benefit Interfaith Outreach.
STOP BY TO TALK and VISIT OUR 'HOMES' and WITNESS THE
POWER OF MANY (BIG KIDS)!!
Proposed Minutes
Charter Commission Meeting
October 14, 1999
An Annual Meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission was called to order by Acting
Chairman Larry Marofsky at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Room, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard, on October 14, 1999.
CHARTER COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Marofsky, Commissioners
McKee, Murphy, Bobra, Pauba, Preus, Sipkins, Thompson, Garst, Walling, and Willis (arrived at
7:35 p.m.).
ABSENT: Commissioners Donovan, Johnson, Martin, and Schwartz.
OTHERS: Assistant Manager Ahrens, City Clerk Paulson, and Attorney Jamnik from Campbell
Knutson.
Approval of Agenda
The commissioners noted they have received a copy of the June 14, 1999 minutes and approval
is necessary if there are no corrections.
Motion was made by Commissioner Marofksy, and seconded by Commissioner Sipkins to
approve the agenda and the minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
History of the Plymouth Charter Commission
Since there were a few Charter Commissioners who were new to the commission, Assistant
Manager Ahrens gave a brief history of the Charter Commission. She discussed the five Charter
amendments, initiative and referendum, election schedule, Council composition, campaign
contributions, and community improvement fund.
Role of the Charter Commission
Attorney Jamnik explained the role of the Charter Commission, and how charter issues are
placed on the ballot. He stressed that charter cities have greater flexibility in conducting affairs
of the City. He explained the similarities between statutory city government and the City's
charter. He stated there are significant departures from statutory city government by the City's
charter and they are:
1. Combination of wards and at -large council offices (7 vs. 5).
2. Lower campaign finance disclosure limits ($500 state, $50 local).
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Proposed Charter Commission Minutes
October 14, 1999
Page 2 of 3
3. Initiative and referendum allowed, but limited appropriately to match constitutional and
statutory parameters.
4. Slightly broader purchasing power of manager ($15,000 vs. $25,000).
5. Community improvement fund established.
6. Authority to pass ordinance requiring 2/3 vote on tax levy resolutions that increases tax rate.
Recent and Future Charter Commission Issues
Commissioner Sipkins briefly discussed the supermajority vote issue for tax levy increases that
had been presented to the Council.
He stated there was a very low voter turnout for the special election conducted on the new
Activity Center and Field House. In response, the Charter Commission recommended a Charter
amendment to the Council that would require special elections by mail ballot in order to
encourage voter turnout. The approximate cost of $40,000 to conduct a mail ballot election
caused the Council concern and a lack of enthusiasm on the Council to pursue the amendment.
Acting Chairman Marofsky stated the costs of a mail ballot election are much greater than
conducting a citywide special election. Because of the cost, the potential result of the proposed
amendment may be that the Council would explore methods other than an election before selling
bonds for future projects. However, the Council has requested to meet with the Charter
Commission early in 2000 to discuss this item.
Commissioners Sipkins and Marofsky stated the following items should be reviewed by the
Charter Commission in the coming year:
1. City court.
2. Amendment to Mayor's position to allow for a four-year term rather than the current two-year
term.
3. Review the by-laws, as the by-laws require monthly meetings and an annual meeting of the
Charter Commission. A meeting in December should be conducted to prepare an annual report
for the district judge.
Motion made by Commissioner Pauba, and seconded by Commissioner Bobra to designate this
meeting as an annual meeting of the Charter Commission. With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Election of Officers
The commissioners appointed the following individuals to serve as officers of the commission:
Proposed Charter Commission Minutes
October 14, 1999
Page 3 of 3
Chairman: Commissioner Sipkins
Vice Chairman: Commissioner Marofsky
Secretary: Commissioner Pauba
Approval of Annual Report
A draft of the annual report was given to the Commissioners for their review.
Motion was made by Commissioner Pauba, and seconded by Commissioner Bobra to approve
the annual report with the insertion of the appointed officers. With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
Miscellaneous Business
The Commissioners scheduled their next meeting for January 13, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., and this
meeting is prior to the joint meeting that will be scheduled with the City Council.
Acting Chairman Marofsky suggested at this meeting the commissioners establish sub
committees to discuss the other items that should be addressed next year.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: November 8, 1999
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hur urt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report
Attached is the report that was provided by Hennepin County staff for the month of October,
1999. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in October was 635,
more than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit.
The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in
June of 1998.
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Subject: County Correctional Facility Population Report - October, 1999
As requested, please find attached the average daily population reports for the Adult
Corrections Facility, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the County Home School for the
month of October, 1999.
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,fudge Kevin Burke
,fudge Pam Alexander
Sandra Vargas
Anne I lurlbert, City of Plymouth
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State Representative Wes Skoglund
Carole Martin
Fred LaFleur
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Adult Corrections Facility
Men's Section
October Average Population
Average Men's Section Straight Time Total Count
Less: Average Absentees*
Plus: Work Release housed at Men's Section
Average Men's Section Sentenced Inside Count
Plus: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS)
Total Men's Section Inside Count
(highest inside count during month: 435)
Men's Section Capacity
Less: Average Inside Count
Average Available Beds
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October Average Population
Average Women's Section Straight Time Total Count
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Less: Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.)
Average Women's Section Sentenced Inside Count
Plus: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS)
Total Women's Section Inside Count
(highest inside count during month: 63)
Total Women's Section Capacity
Less: One module reserved for JDC Girls*
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Work Release
October Average Population
Average Work Release Total Count
Less: Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.)
Average Work Release Inside Count
Plus: Average Straight Time Residents (Porters, PSWP)
Total Work Release Inside Count
(highest inside count during month: 177)
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Juvenile Detention Center
October Average Population
Average Total Detained Population
Housed outside of JDC:
Home Detention/Post Disposition Home Detention 52
ACF Girls Annex 14
CHS Secure Unit 4
Other (Wabasha, Wilson Center, Dakota Co., etc.) 18
Average Total Housed Outside of JDC
Average Inside Count:
(highest inside count during month: 83)
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October Average Population
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Population
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*In cottages which have one or more residents on furlough status, one bed is reserved in the event
that the resident is returned to CHS.
November 5, 1999
Carol Vannelli
Family Education Coordinator
School District 284
305 Vicksburg Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Carol:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Thank you for your recent letter requesting that four -year-olds attending the Wayzata School
District's Learning Readiness program be allowed to ride the City's Dial -a -Ride service.
As you are aware, the Plymouth City Council recently adopted a resolution which established the
following policy effective November 1:
Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by a responsible party at least
13 years of age. The minimum age shall not apply to students enrolled and beim
transported to/from a public/private school to attend kindergarten through 6`
grade. If a child restraint seat is required by law, the responsible party must
provide the seat and is responsible for proper seat securement. Only vehicles with
appropriate seat belts installed will accept children that require child restraint
seats. Children governed by this policy will ride free.
At the November 2 meeting, I brought your request to the City Council for consideration.
However, there was not sufficient City Council interest to place the item on a future agenda or to
reconsider the policy at this time.
Although the City Council did not have another full discussion of the issue, a couple of reasons
were mentioned. First, the policy took effect on November 1, and the City Council was reluctant
to consider any changes so soon after its implementation. There are also significant concerns
about allowing any four-year-old alone on public transportation, as well as a question on whether
the school district should address this transportation need.
Thanks for sharing your concerns, and I will keep you informed if this issue is again addressed
by the City Council
Sincerely,
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Joy Tierney ) �'
Mayor
PLYMOUTH A Beautif u!Plaee To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 99-456
ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM AGE DIAL -A -RIDE RIDERSHIP POLICY FOR
YOUTH ON THE METROLINK SYSTEM
WHEREAS, on September 7, 1999 the City Council adopted a policy establishing a minimum
ridership age on the Plymouth Metrolink Dial -A -Ride system; and
WHEREAS, the policy was not to be effective until a public information meeting was held with
Transit customers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council provided an opportunity for public input on the age policy at the
October 19, 1999 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, after considering public input, it was the determination of the City Council that an
amendment be made to the policy for children transported to/from public/private schools for
kindergarten through sixth grade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That the following policy is hereby established and will
become effective November 1, 1999:
Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by a responsible party at least
13 years of age. The minimum age shall not apply to students enrolled and being
transported to/from a public/private school to attend kindergarten through 6`h grade.
If a child restraint seat is required by law, the responsible party must provide the
seat and is responsible for proper seat securement. Only vehicles with appropriate
seat belts installed will accept children that require child restraint seats. Children
governed by this policy will ride free.
Adopted by the City Council on October 19, 1999.
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ependent 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
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.
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their return. If this is not complied with, -the Diai-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,
W 1� •
Carol Vannelli
Family Education Coordinator
Judy O'Regan
Learning Readiness Manager
November 10, 1999
Peg Konkler
2610 Pineview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
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PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. 9005
Dear Ms. Konkler:
Your letter dated October 22, 1999, was received by the Mayor and all Councilmembers.
The mayor and all of the City Council are very interested in addressing individual citizen
concerns if possible. They must also address the concerns and the needs of the entire
City.
County Road 101 has been a major element of the City's transportation plan for over 30
years. Throughout the years, improvements have been made to the roadway to meet the
additional traffic demand. The City has taken into account the impacts of this roadway
on the adjacent properties as developments have been approved over the past 30 years.
When a person purchases property they have an obligation to become familiar with
facilities which may impact them. This not only includes roads but could include
schools, recreation areas or other facilities. It is for this reason that the City of Plymouth
adopted a comprehensive plan in 1972 as growth began in the City. This comprehensive
plan indicates the necessary road system to support the proposed development and land
use within the City.
When it is time to construct an individual project input is received from citizens of the
community. This is what was taking place at the October 19`' Council meeting. The
City Council also received input at previous meetings on this project with the City
Council giving approval to proceed with the final design of the roadway. The City
Council made several comments on items that need to be addressed in the final plans.
These are items that have been brought forth by citizens.
As stated previously, your letter has been received by the Mayor and City Council and
will be made a part of the record for this project. If you would like to discuss this
project in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me.
PLYk1C'1jTH I Beuutiiiul'Pl.a;,.r) _N'T
3400 PL'!MGUTH BOULEVARD • PLYNICUTH. MINNESOTA 55417-1-482 • TEL_P-Cr1E 012;7-,x9-5occ
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Peg Konkler
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Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Mayor and City Council (C/R 99-58)
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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,
��r )r�, 04-�-
Peg Konkler
2610 Pineview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
CC. Mary Tambornino
County Commissioner Penny Steele
Vicary Family
November 10, 1999
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Dorris L. Whyte
1550037 1h Avenue North, #327
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. 9005
Dear Ms. Whyte:
1W
Your letter dated October 23, 1999, was received by the Mayor and all Councilmembers.
The mayor and all of the City Council are very interested in addressing individual citizen
concerns if possible. They must also address the concerns and the needs of the entire
City.
County Road 101 has been a major element of the City's transportation plan for over 30
years. Throughout the years, improvements have been made to the roadway to meet the
additional traffic demand. The City has taken into account the impacts of this roadway
on the adjacent properties as developments have been approved over the past 30 years.
When a person purchases property they have an obligation to become familiar with
facilities which may impact them. This not only includes roads but could include
schools, recreation areas or other facilities. It is for this reason that the City of Plymouth
adopted a comprehensive plan in 1972 as growth began in the City. This comprehensive
plan indicates the necessary road system to support the proposed development and land
use within the City.
When it is time to construct an individual project input is received from citizens of the
community. This is what was taking place at the October 19`h Council meeting. The City
Council also received input at previous meetings on this project with the City Council
giving approval to proceed with the final design of the roadway. The City Council made
several comments on items that need to be addressed in the final plans. These are items
that have been brought forth by citizens.
PLYMOUTH 1 Beuuciliti l'(itceTo Lirr
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PL`(MCIJTH. MINNESOTA 5544 -',A8�:.
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Dorris L. Whyte
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As stated previously, your letter has been received by the Mayor and City Council and
will be made a part of the record for this project. If you would like to discuss this project
in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Mayor and City Council (C/R 99-57)
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City Council Members
City Mayor
October 23,1999
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
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 grgatly 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,
Dorris L. Whyte - Plymouth Towne Square Resident
15500 37th Ave North #327
Plymouth, MN 55446
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1500 West County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113
November 8, 1999
Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482
RE: Th 169 Storm Sewer Skimmer
Dear Mr. Moore:
We have received your letter of October 11, 1999 concerning the TH 169 storm sewer maintenance and your
request for a skimmer at the outlet of the pipe. We were pleased to be able to assist you with the dredging in
Medicine Lake.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) completed the of dredging of the sand delta and rip -
rap placement in the interest of cooperating with the City to improve water quality in the lake. When we
investigated the situation to develop plans for dredging, we found the pipe is a 54 -inch pipe that carries water
from Golden Valley under TH 169 and discharges into Medicine Lake in Plymouth. Approximately eighty to
ninety percent of the water is from Golden Valley. As you are aware, Golden Valley and Plymouth are both
members of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization.
We estimate that the skimmer will cost about $1,000 in labor and materials. Placing a skimmer will result in a
continuing maintenance challenge because of ice action on the lake. Based on our standard cooperative
agreement policy which assigns costs based on contributing flows, Mn/DOT's portion of the cost would be
about $100. Normally it is not cost effective for agencies to enter into agreements for sums this small. Since
Mn/DOT paid for the dredging and rip rap, and contributes only a small portion of the water to this storm
drain system, we respectively suggest the two cities consider working with their watershed management
organization to install and maintain the skimmer.
We hope our position is acceptable to you. If there are aspects of this situation we did not consider, please feel
free to call Dennis Larson, Mn/DOT Metro Water Resources Engineer, at (651) 779-5054 if you have any
questions.
Sincere1
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A. Stehr
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Division Engineer
cc: Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, City of Golden Valley
Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager, City of Plymouth
An equal opportunity employer
October 11, 1999
CITY OF
Richard A. Stehr, Division Engineer PLYMOUTH+
Metro Division
Waters Edge Building
1500 West County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113
SUBJECT: HIGHWAY 169
STORM SEWER MAINTENANCE
Dear Dick:
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I wish to thank you and the MnDOT staff for cleaning the sand delta in Medicine Lake at the
storm sewer discharge from Highway 169. The work was accomplished in a minimal amount of
time with hardly any damage to the surrounding park property.
As I stated in my August 16, 1999 letter, the City would like to work with MnDOT and the
Bassett Creek Water Management Organization to provide a "skimming" device on this trunk
sewer system before it discharges to the lake. The storm sewer system from Highway 169 was
constructed prior to any water quality treatment features being required for our roadway
improvements. Please let me know on your staff who I should arrange a meeting to discuss this
request.
Again, thanks for the excellent job in cleaning up the sand delta.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc
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Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
Dennis Larson '
Water Resources Engineer
Metro Division
Waters Edge Building
1500 West County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113
John Hanclik, Supervisor
Maple Grove Trunk Station
10900 - 77h Avenue N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
www.d.piymouth.mmus
From: AMM To: Laurie Ahrens Date: 1118199 Time: 3:39:48 PM Page 2 of 2
AMM FAX !
Association of
NEWS Metropolitan
Munidpalities
Nov. 8-12, 1999
AMM engages in `camera cops' debate
Approximately 40 city and state
officials met with representa-
tives of the Minnesota State Patrol
and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation to discuss
legislation regarding the use
cameras to enforce traffic
violations.
The 1999 legislation would
have permitted a three -city
experiment to use cameras tc
record violations of traffic
signals at intersections (running red
lights). The legislation was not
enacted but was heard in a Senate
committee.
The legislation would authorize
the recording of the violating
vehicle's license plate and would
authorize the proper local govern-
ment jurisdiction to issue an admin-
istrative fine.
The violation would not become
part of the driver's record and non-
payment of the fine would not
trigger an enforcement mechanism.
The administrative nature of the
penalty is of concern to the State
Patrol. While the State Patrol
will not "stand in the
way" of the legislation,
Captain Kevin Kittridge
indicated that most
ublic safety organiza-
ns would prefer a pen -
that would impact the
driving record.
Captain Kittridge and others
supported a penalty that could
change a violator's behavior and
not a procedure that would raise
revenue.
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to all AMNt city managers and
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tended to be shared with mayors,
councilmembers and staff in order to
keep officials abreast of important
metro city issues.
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Funds approved for
multi -family housing
The Metropolitan Council's
Livable Communities Commit-
tee approved $635,000 in grants
from the Local Housing Incentive
Account to four multi -family devel-
opments.
The developments are located in
Mendota Heights, Shakopee,
Chanhassen and Ramsey. The
developments will add 115 two -
and three-bedroom units to the
region's affordable housing stock.
Of the total number of units, 16
will be Hollman units. The total cost
for the four developments approxi-
mates $13.0 million. The full Metro-
politan Council should approve the
grants at its Nov. 10, 1999 meeting.
In response to the concerns of
the public safety community, many
participants felt that the facts and
statistics presented by MnDot
supports the need to do something
to increase traffic safety.
Among the facts presented it was
stated that traffic accidents kill more
people than homicides and most
citizens support the use of technol-
ogy to enforce compliance with
intersection traffic regulations.
It is possible that the legislation
could be heard in 2000 and be
amended to modify the penalty
provisions.
AMM Policy Adoption
Meeting is next week
The AMM's Policy Adoption
Meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the League
of Minnesota Cities building. This is
your opportunity to vote on the
AMM's 2000 legislative platform and
network with your fellow metro
peers.
A social will begin the evening
from 5-5:45 p.m., followed by the
business meeting from 5:45-7 p.m.
Light hors d'oeuvres will be served
during the social and there is no fee
to attend.
If you plan to attend, please call
Laurie Jennings at the AMM by
Friday, Nov. 12 (651-215-4000).