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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-16-1997MAY 16,1997 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 p.m. before each Council meeting. MAY 28 7:00 P.M REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers JUNE 4 5:30 P.M. SPEC]AL COUNCIL MEETING MEET WITHPLYMOUTHAREA HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Safety Training Room JUNE 4 7. 00 P.M REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers JUNE 18 7. 00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 2. PLYMOUTH RECYCLING DAYIPHOSPHORUS--FREE FERTILIZER SALE, SATURDAY, MAY 17, 9:00 A.M. — 3:30 P.M., 14900 23r Avenue N. 3. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ONACTIVITY CENTER, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 7. 00 P.M., Medicine Lake Room. 4. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY POLICING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 6. 00 P.M., Public Safety Training Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4) 5. MEMORML DAYHOLIDAY, MONDAYMAY26. City offices are closed. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, MAY27, 7: 00 P.M., Council Chambers. b. Notice of Public Information Meeting regarding City Project NO. 9007, the Schmidt Lake Road project between Vicksburg Lane and Fernbrook Lane. (I -2b) c. Meeting announcement for the Minnesota Environmental Trust Fund Coalition, set for Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 p.m., at the Science Museum, St. Paul. (I -2c) d. First Quarter 1997 Plymouth Domestic Assault Intervention Project report. (I -2d) e. Inter -office notice from Recycling Coordinator Kris Hageman about the 1997 statewide B -BOP (Bike, Bus, or Pool) Day, Wednesday May 21. (I -2e) f. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities update on tax legislation from St. Paul. (T 2fi CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO May 16, 1997 Page 3 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to Bridget Jodell from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt responding to concerns about noise along South Shore Drive. Attached is the original correspondence from a group of South Shore Drive residents. (I -3a) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to the Breckenridge City Clerk -Treasurer from Assistant Manager Kathy Lueckert offering assistance in recovering from the spring flooding. (I -4a) b. Letter to Human Rights Commissioners from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions with praise for the May 9 regional student workshop sponsored by the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. (I -4b) c. Thank you card to the City Council from Maintenance employees for the May 14 Recognition Breakfast. (I -4c 5. STAFF REPORTS a. Red River Flood Relief Assistance update from Public Works Director Fred Moore. (I - 5a) 6. FRIDAY FAX, the League of Minnesota Cities weekly update on legislative activity. (I--6) AGENDA City Council Subcommittee on Community Po/icing Wednesday, May 21, 1997 6:00 p.m. NOTE: Location change - Meeting will be in the Public Safety Training Room 2"d floor of Public Safety Building I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes from April 9, 1997 meeting III. Meet with representatives of fire department IV. Set next meeting oq- Io DATE: May 9, 1997 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: A Craig C. Gerdes, Director of Public Safety SUBJECT: D.A.R.E. GRADUATIONS Graduations for the D.A.R.E. program are scheduled in seven elementary schools during late May and early June. At this time, we are asking for Council Members to indicate any graduation they are planning to attend. A list of the schools, dates, and times follows for Councilmember information. The change in the Council Meeting schedule and less than two weeks before the first graduations make a sign-up sheet unworkable. As such, I am requesting Councilmembers leave me a voicemail message (509-5161) of any graduations they would like to attend. Thanks for your assistance. Graduation Schedule: 'Tuesday, May 20'• 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Mav 22nd: 2:00 p.m. Friday. Mav 23`d: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29'• 2:00 p.m. Monday. June 9: 10:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Kimberly Lane Elementary, 17405 Old Rockford Road Sunset Hill Elementary, 13005 Sunset Trail Gleason Lake Elementary, 310 County Road 101 Zachary Lane Elementary, 4350 Zachary Lane Oakwood Elementary, 17340 County Road 6 Plymouth Creek Elementary, 16005 41 st Avenue N Birchview Elementary, 425 Ranchview Lane Birchview Elementary M O n ",1- "-4 1 W aV� C. 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Guests present were members of the Police Department's internal Community Policing Committee; Officer Brian Beniek, Public Safety Education Specialist Sara Cwayna, CSO Andrea Hunt, and Police Reserve Cory Tell. Subcommittee Chair, Councilmember Preus, called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Preus indicated the first item on the agenda was approval of the minutes from the March 12, 1997 meeting. Preus asked if there were any corrections, changes, or adjustments to the minutes. None were noted. Chief Gerdes moved, and Councilmember Bildsoe seconded adoption of the minutes. All members voted in favor with Councilmember Spigner abstaining. The motion passed. Preus indicated the primary item for the agenda was the next item which was the meeting with the police department's internal Community Policing Committee. He indicated there was no set agenda or items to be discussed Preus stated he thought a good way to start was to go around the room and have all present introduce themselves to the group. Preus then stated he thought next we should go over a little history of the two groups and asked Gerdes to begin that. Gerdes noted that in 1996 the City Council expressed an interest in having a Subcommittee on Community Policing and established a group consisting of some Councilmembers, two citizens, and staff. During the year, this was primarily a learning experience for the committee and the various members of the department came to the meetings to discuss various projects and programs the department was involved in. He,stated also during this time, some Fire Department issues came to the committee and the group believed it was appropriate to move it to a Public Safety group. At that time, we began working on drafting the mission document that was distributed to all present. He indicated he would have Sgt. Goldstein discuss the internal group as he Chairs that Committee. Z- la Goldstein noted the Community Policing Committee is one of nine internal committees in the police department started by the Chief a couple of years ago. He noted within the department it is one of the most active and well received committees. He indicated the group has received training on Community Policing and reviews various matters of concern. An example of this is currently they are working with the alcohol and tobacco compliance checks. He indicated this combined meeting was a good idea because it will give the department members an better understanding of what the Subcommittee is trying to accomplish. Goldstein noted that several committee members were not present this evening. Councilmember Bildsoe asked what members of the department committee were. missing tonight. Goldstein indicated Detective Bill Hanvik was on vacation and was not present. Also missing were Officers Curtis Smith, John Stirratt, and Luke Way; as well as Clerical member Sally Fiecke. Goldstein noted CSO Andrea Hunt was . also a member, but is on -duty as a CSO and is on a call and would join the meeting as soon as she could clear her call. Chief Gerdes noted that the group has representatives from various divisions throughout the department, including clerical, CSO, school liaison, Public Safety education, traffic unit, investigations, and patrol. Bildsoe asked what was meant when Goldstein indicated this group received training. Goldstein indicated initially around the time the group was formed most of the members were able to attend a three day training session in St. Cloud on the Community Policing concept. He stated a number of Councilmembers at that time also attended. He stated this was a very inspiring training. He added since that time they have had various training opportunities, including a video by the same group that had put on the St. Cloud training. Sara Cwayna added that there is also a 40 -hour course by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and through crime prevention, we have been able to send four officers through this training as well. Preus asked if these individuals then carry out primary responsibilities in these areas. Cwayna stated that primarily they help us network. All have been officers that work on the street and for example they can work with a business as they have received training in lighting, locks, and fraud and forgery. It enables them to be more problem solving than reactive. Officer Beniek added that often multiple officers responding to a call then see these officers and learn from them. City Manager Johnson added that often the Police Department uses these trained individuals as trainers for the rest of the department in more formal settings to share the information. Goldstein stated they often share the information at roll call. Preus stated this gives us a good reputation within the community. He asked if one division of the department has more use or benefit than the others. The Chief noted his first response would be that patrol does, but he would like insight from Goldstein. Goldstein stated he would agree and add CSO's as they are the first response to calls for service so they are the primary benefactor. Johnson stated Goldstein had indicated the group was currently working on the alcohol and tobacco compliance checks. He asked what other subjects they have dealt with in about the last six months. Goldstein indicated some of the subjects they have dealt with include chemical related concerns, activity in the Co Rd 6 and 101 area, notification process for open garage doors, and address displays in compliance with City ordinance. Cwayna noted the group also updated a reference card that is given to crime victims, especially in domestic abuse cases. Goldstein added the group works with the rest of the department to train, teach, coach, mentor to get the department to work with the citizens in terms of Community Policing from a problem solving mode, to be more proactive and not just reactive. Preus asked who the representative from patrol on this group is. Goldstein noted Curtis Smith." Beniek indicated he recently participated in a "Kicking it with Cops program with the YMCA where the spend time with kids from some apartment complexes. The kids get to spend about an hour asking any questions they want from the police officers and then go out in the gym and play basketball and volleyball. He noted this was a valuable experience. Goldstein added a few weeks before that two other officers also participated in this program. He added another subject the committee dealt with was developing a packet with safety tips for construction sites which is now given to anyone who gets a permit from Community Development. Preus asked if the group had any issues for the Council. Goldstein stated the group is very pleased with what they have seen from this group. He stated their main discussion have been that they have some issues they would like support and ideas from the Council on. The main issue is chemical use by youth. The other two issues they have identified are the large influx of Russian immigrants in the community and the cultural and language difficulties they present, and they have noted a problem in hotels and motels with increased activity of underage alcohol use. He noted the problem is especially prevent at the Days Inn as they have a policy of anyone 18 years or older being able to rent a room while most other hotels require you to be 21 years or older to rent a room. He stated he does not know if it's possible, but perhaps consideration can be given to an ordinance regulating the hotels. Bildsoe asked if anyone has discussed the problem with the owners or managers. Goldstein indicated we have talked to the managers, but this is apparently a national policy and other cities with Days Inns such as Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park are also experiencing problems. Councilmember Spigner stated she does not see the problem with allowing the 18 through 20 year olds to rent a room; the problem is what they are bringing into the room. She stated we need to address it from the angle of when the crime takes place addressing the problem. Bildsoe noted the problem with that is that you cannot control what they bring into the room as you cannot search their 3 belongings. Goldstein noted that Golden Valley has an ordinance in place regulating their hotels and we could check into that. He added the part of the problem with the Days Inn is that it is also run down. Johnson asked if the problem will be increasing soon with prom nights. Goldstein noted that is often a problem anyway as the parents will rent the youths the room to circumvent the 21 or older law. Goldstein noted the concern with the Russian immigrants is an ongoing issue and would include some training. Johnson asked if this would be language training. Goldstein stated it would be beneficial to include some basic language training for officers for general conversation but there is a cultural issue involved. For example, he noted that domestic violence is not a negative issue in their culture. When we answer these types of calls we encounter much friction and difficulties -trying to get the information we need and they just want us to leave. Bildsoe noted they had quite a few Russian children in the PAYS program during the year he was involved in that program. Goldstein noted this is a continuing population issue that we need to address. He added that we have also been involved in a couple of pursuits where they felt they did not need to stop. Spigner stated she would suggest that we work to get some volunteer translators lined and also work through some church groups. Preus asked if this population is larger in Plymouth than other communities. Gerdes noted that we do have a larger concentration in the Plymouth, Wayzata, Minnetonka area. Gerdes also noted that he has been working with the Wayzata Chief and they have set up a meeting with the various area ministers to deal with several issues. He will include some of the ideas presented tonight in that meeting. He said they will deal with Chemical Health issues, as well as counsel in situations such as death notices, and discuss the availability and use of gyms in some churches to use for other "Kicking it with Cops" programs. Preus asked if the internal committee reviewed the mission sheet and if they had any comments. Goldstein stated they like the mission statement and especially the last group of bullets of things they will not deal with, as they thought that was very appropriate. Preus asked if the group thought it was comprehensive enough. Goldstein stated they did. CSO Andrea Hunt and her ride -along cadet joined the meeting at this time. Preus indicated they were interested in anything the group would like support from the Council on. Johnson noted that the police department is currently in a process of changing to the LOGIS computer software system and part of that is a connection to Hennepin County. He stated we have been experiencing some difficulties and were going to ask Councilmembers' assistance in getting the County more helpful. We just learned recently that the County has now gotten more involved and we again have some movement on this project. 4 Spigner asked what type of relationship we have with Sheriff McGowan. Chief Gerdes noted w have a good relationship and are hosting an upcoming meeting for them. Citizen Kim Koehnen arrived at this time. Councilmember Bildsoe stated he believed this was a valuable exchange and he would like to meet with the internal committee again. Preus noted that we are scheduled to meet with the. Fire Department next month and then finalize our s mission statement and recommendations to the Council so that would need to be taken into account for scheduling. Bildsoe stated he just felt it was nice to hear their issues and concerns and good to hear feedback. Goldstein noted the internal group works with a lot of issues they are already empowered to act on, but he thought it was good to have exchange with this group on issues they cannot handle on their own, such as the three identified tonight. He agreed it would be good to meet again, such as in six months. Gerdes noted that in law enforcement many people believe it is a good day when you are not in the newspaper. He noted through Community Policing and these groups they are trying to change that and get positive information in the news. He asked if the internal department committee members had anything to add. They did not. Bildsoe noted he would like to take this opportunity to thank CSO Hunt for all her work in delivering packets. He noted she is often the one he sees delivering them and they appreciate. Everyone else agreed. Preus asked Goldstein as a member of the both committees to bring up any issues that come up in the future from the police department's committee that he believes the Subcommittee should be aware of or deal with. Chief Gerdes noted he would contact Councilmember Preus to determine a date for the next meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. E PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY MISSION. To offer proactive support to the Public Safety Department by working on select issues of community interest, holding public hearings and/or discussions, giving advice and making recommendations to the City Council on these issues. Issues can and are encouraged to be referred to the group through one of these methods: • Referral by the City Council. • Referral by the City Administration (City Manager's Office or Director of Public Safety). • Referral by Police Department's internal Community Policing Committee. • Referral by Fire Department staff. • Referral by citizen through member of the group. Primary areas of interest to include: • Community Education, especially child safety issues • Crime Prevention, Neighborhood Watch • Fire prevention, especially carbon monoxide safety • Chemical Health Issues • Community concern areas • Enhancing communication with Business and Apartment communities • Youth issues • Projects involving coordination with other agencies • Issues that interface with the community • Replace Snowmobile Task Force • Monitor Public Safety Trends The group will not deal with: • Professional Standards issues, such as personnel selection and discipline. • Legal issues regarding enforcement of the law. • Day-to-day operations of the department such as micro -managing. • Any issues which another group handles, such as bias motivated crimes (Human Rights Commission). Recommendation for group to remain Council Subcommittee with goal to become a commission in one to two years. Draft updated March, 1997 Call to Order: The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 17, 1997, at the City of Golden Valley City Hall by Vice Chairman Gustafson. Roll Call: Crystal: Commissioner Tom Mathisen Counsel: Charles LeFevere Golden Valley: Commissioner Ed Silberman Engineer: Len Kremer Medicine Lake: Commissioner John O'Toole Recorder: Pat Schutrop Minneapolis: Alternate Jodi Polzin Minnetonka: Commissioner Lee Gustafson New Hope: Commissioner Peter Enck Plymouth: Commissioner Ron Quanbeck Robbinsdale: Commissioner Maria D'Andrea St. Louis Park: Commissioner Michael Rardin Also present: Dean Chenoweth, former alternate for City of Golden Valley David Hanson, alternate for City of Golden Valley Dan Donahue, alternate for City of New Hope Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, City of Golden Valley Arnie Gregory, Heritage Renovations, LLC Dan Parks, McCombs Frank & Roos Jack Buxell, J. Buxell Architecture Ltd. Approval and/or Correction of Minutes: The minutes of March 20, 1997 were presented. Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Rardin seconded approval of minutes. Carried unanimously. Financial Statements: 1. Mr. Silberman presented the Treasurer's Report as of March 20, 1997. The checking account balance is $5196.90. The investment balance is $99,638.82, plus two commercial papers in the amount of 198,147.56 (due May 13, 1997) and $103,572.29 (due July 14, 1997) for a total investment balance of $401,358.67. The construction account is as follows: Construction Account Balance ..................................... $85,094.63 Commercial Paper ............................................ $204,122.12 Long -Term Investment ........................................ $1,000,000.00 Money Held for Medicine Lake ..................................... $5,000.00 Total Construction Account Balance .............................. $1,294,216.75 The construction escrow amount held by the City of Minneapolis is $230,305.94. Page l Mr. Silberman explained the transfers from the construction account to the investment account as shown on the Treasurer's Report. The transfers are as follows: Starred items (flood control coordination, permits -ROW, and credit application work) in arrears from the 1996 budget ......... $5,530.50 Transferred during 1997 assessment budget development ........... $38,000.00 Starred items for 1997 budget (flood control coordination, permits -ROW, and credit application work) ...................... $14,000.00 The Treasurer's report was accepted as presented and ordered to be filed subject to audit. 2. Mr. Silberman presented the Auditors Report for year ended January 31, 1997. Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Silberman seconded the motion to accept the Auditors Report and to direct the recording secretary to submit the report to the State Auditor for filing. Carried unanimously. Presentation of Invoices to be Paid: The following invoices were presented for approval: 1. An invoice was received from Kennedy & Graven for professional services during the period January 1, 1997 through March 31, 1997, in the amount of $2,254.24. Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Mathisen seconded approval for payment of claims as set forth on the invoice. Upon call of the roll, the vote was unanimously carried. 2. An invoice was received from Barr Engineering Company for professional services during the period of March 1, 1997 through March 28, 1997, in the amount of $15,993.53. Discussion followed concerning the amount of spent in preparing and publishing the Corps brochure. Originally, the total cost was estimated to be $5,200, with the Corps paying $2,500 and the Commission paying the remainder (about $2,700). When the $5,200 amount was discussed, the publication cost for the Minneapolis local papers was not included because it was not known at the time. The total amount ($4,505.37) spent by the Commission included the publication cost in the Minneapolis local papers. Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Quanbeck seconded approval for payment of claims as set forth on the invoice. Upon call of the roll, the vote was unanimously carried. Communications: Chairman: 1. A resolution was received reappointing John O'Toole as commissioner representing the City of Medicine Lake for the term 1997-2000. 2. The "Bassett Creek Water Management" partnership effort was selected to receive a 1997 Governor's Commendation to be awarded on April 30 at 12:00 noon. Mr. Enck and Mr. Dan Donahue will attend representing the City of New Hope and the Commission. Mr. Kremer will send in the registration for those wanting to attend. Page 2 T,- ib Counsel: 1. Correspondence was received from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources concerning grant monies available for flood damage projects (i.e., damage to public easements, etc.). Mr. Ron Harnack, Executive Director, BWSR, informed Mr. Kremer that a request will be made before the legislature for funds for flood relief projects resulting from this year's flooding. He asked if the Commission or its member cities have flood damage projects related to this year's flooding and would like to submit a request for funding. The BWSR contact person is Wayne Zellmer, Grants Coordinator, 297-7361. The Commission recorder will send a copy of the project qualification guidelines to the member city engineerstdirector of public works. Corps of Engineers: 1. The joint Corps/Commission article describing the Bassett Creek flood control project recently published in local community newspapers received positive feedback. Extra copies are available for the member communities to distribute to citizens. Commissioners: No communications. Engineer: 1. Mr. Kremer distributed an information sheet describing a series of topics that will be presented over the next few months describing the history of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. The first in the series will take place in May and is called "The Features of the Flood Control Project." Commissioners and alternates are encouraged to invite their city mayor and other city staff to attend. 2. Mr. Kremer followed up with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concerning the joint monitoring of Medicine Lake with the Commission. Mr. Bruce Wilson will attend the May meeting and discuss the partnership and the Medicine Lake monitoring. 3. Mr. Kremer received a call from Mr. William Spychalla, Corps of Engineers, inquiring about the final gathering of credit information for the Bassett Creek Park project, data on the tunnel project in Minneapolis, and other credit information the Commission intended to submit. 4. The City of Plymouth is expanding its environmental fair this year. It will take place at the Plymouth Creek Elementary School. New Business: 1. Budget Committee. The committee establishing the budget for 1997 was organized with the following commissioners participating: Enck, Silberman (chair), Mathisen, and Gustafson. Mr. Kremer will also attend the meeting. Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Rardin seconded the motion establishing the budget committee for 1997. Carried unanimously. Mr. Kremer will arrange a time for the budget committee to meet. Page 3 2. Resolution of Appreciation—Dean Chenoweth. Chairman Enck briefly attended today's meeting to present a plaque of appreciation for Dean Chenoweth's 24+ years of service to the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. Mr. Chenoweth's length of service actually began before the Joint Powers Agreement was composed establishing the Commission in 1968. Ms. Polzin moved and Mr. Silberman seconded the motion adopting the resolution of appreciation for Dean Chenoweth. Carried unanimously. 3. Heritage Landing. A request was received for review of preliminary site plan and a variance request for this project. The project is located in Minneapolis between North First Street and North Second street immediately west of the extension of Fifth Avenue North. The project consists of redeveloping a 9.8 -acre site and includes the construction of a 360 -unit, 12 -building condominium complex. Grading will occur on 7.6 acres. The southern 2.2 acres of the site will be purchased by the City for development. Runoff from the site will discharge directly to the old Bassett Creek tunnel. The project involves an industrial redevelopment greater than 5 acres. Therefore, the project is subject to the requirements of the Commission's Water Quality Management Policy. The Commission briefly discussed the project at its June 20, 1996 meeting. At that meeting the Commission agreed to manage sites discharging to the old Bassett Creek tunnel as a Level III criteria management classification. Based on the policy, a wet detention basin designed according to Level III criteria is required for the redevelopment. Mr. Arnie Gregory, Heritage Renovations, LLC; Mr. Dan Parks, McCombs Frank & Roos; and developer Mr. Jack Buxell attended today's meeting to discuss alternative BMPs and its variance request. The developer is requesting a variance from the Commission's water quality management policy. The developer's reasons for not constructing the wet detention pond are because of limited space, existing site conditions, and the proposed development. The developer is proposing to use sump manholes or grit chambers, street/parking sweeping, and use of low phosphorus fertilizers to address water quality issues. Discussion followed. The developer explained that they are responding to a high density request for proposal from the City of Minneapolis. The proposed project has been affected by the Main Stem level change that took place in May 1996 when the Commission changed the Main Stem from Level IV to a Level III. Ms. Polzin asked the Commission to consider changing the old Bassett Creek tunnel drainage area, where this project runoff will drain, from a Level III to a Level IV. Mr. Gustafson suggested that this area of the Main Stem will probably stay a Level III. Mr. Kremer suggested an infiltration basin (i.e., drain tile) as a possible alternative to the wet detention pond. The infiltration basin would store the water from area frequency rainfall events and keep the water until it infiltrates into the soil. Mr. Buxell thought the drain tile would be an affordable option. After discussion, Mr. Parks' restated what the Commission is requesting concerning the development. His understanding is that the construction of a sedimentation and grit chamber for the roadway is not enough to fulfill BMP measures for this site and the Commission recommends the developer to look at an infiltration basin, a combinations of other BMPs, etc. to treat water discharged from the aboveground parking area and green areas to the storm sewer. Page 4 L_ �6 Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Silberman seconded the motion requesting the developer to return with another proposal addressing the Level III water quality criteria of the Main Stem area of Bassett Creek. Carried unanimously. Old Business: 1. Bylaws Amendment. Mr. LeFevere distributed copies of the draft resolution amending the Commission Bylaws to the member communities. The following change was suggested to Article IV, Section 2 of the current Bylaws and Article V, Section 2 on the draft resolution amending the Commission Bylaws: Delete the following statement under Article V, Section 2 of the draft resolution amending the Commission Bylaws: "The regular February meeting each year shall be the annual meeting at which new officers are selected and take office." Change the last sentence of Article IV, Section 2 of the current Bylaws to read "...and they shall be selected and take office at the first business meeting held after February 1:' Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Donahue seconded the motion to amend the draft resolution amending the Commission Bylaws Article V, Sections 1 and 2, and change the Article IV, Section 2 wording of the current Bylaws. Carried unanimously. Mr. Silberman suggested the following change to Article V, Section 1 of the draft resolution amending the Commission Bylaws: "Section 1. Regular meetings of the Commission..." be changed to read "Section 1. Regular monthly meetings of the Commission..:'. Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Rardin seconded adoption of the amended draft resolution amending the Commission Bylaws, including adding the word "monthly" in the first sentence of Article V, Section 1. Upon call of the roll, the vote was unanimously carried. 2. Resolution setting time and place of regular meeting. Mr. Donahue moved and Mr. Gustafson seconded the motion to adopt resolution setting time (12:00 noon) and place (City of Golden Valley City Hall) of regular meeting . Carried unanimously. 3. Resolution reconfirming approval of the local surface water management plan of the City of New Hope. The local plans are to be submitted for approval by the Metropolitan Council before the Commission takes action on them. Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Quanbeck seconded the motion to adopt the resolution reconfirming approval of the local surface water management plan of the City of New Hope. Carried unanimously. 4. Resolution reconfirming approval of the local surface water management plan of the City of Robbinsdale. Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Quanbeck seconded the motion to adopt the resolution reconfirming approval of the local surface water management plan of the City of Robbinsdale. Carried unanimously. 5. Holiday Station Store: Plymouth. Further information requested for the project was not received in time for this meeting. It will be deferred to the May meeting. Page 5 6. Proposed Northwood Lake Storm Sewer, Pond, and Park Improvements: New Hope. T., _ib Correspondence was received from Mr. Dan Donahue, City Manager for the City of New Hope, concerning this project. This is an ongoing study investigating improvements in the Northwood Lake area to reduce flooding. The City of New Hope has completed the following improvements suggested in the Commission's study of the area: Upgrade existing culvert at Winnetka Avenue Upgrade existing culvert at Winnetka Village Driveway Upgrade storm sewers in 36th Avenue east of railroad crossing to Louisiana Avenue Improvement to the culvert crossing at Boone Avenue has not been completed by the City because it is being designed in conjunction with other water quality and park improvements adjacent to Northwood Lake and the channel east of Boone Avenue. The water quality improvements include three water quality ponds (Ponds 1, 2, and 3) which provide treatment for stormwater from developed areas before discharge to Northwood Lake and the channel east of Boone Avenue. Park improvements are proposed because of the potential compromise to the recreational features of the park. Some areas residents oppose the water quality features of the project. Mr. Donahue asked if the City of New Hope proposes a project to upgrade the existing Boone Avenue culvert to the standard set forth in the "Northwood Lake Flooding Report," but does not propose to construct water quality improvements in Northwood Lake (adjacent to the park and channel), would the Commission approve the project? Discussion followed. The citizens want the ponds deleted from the plan (contrary to the City of New Hope's local surface water plan). The residents would like the project treated as a culvert replacement plan only. On behalf of the request by the citizens, the City of New Hope asked if the Commission will allow the City of New Hope to vary from their local surface water plan by leaving the water quality elements out of the plan. Mr. Mathisen indicated there would be adverse water quality impacts downstream of Northwood Lake with the new outlet and without the new water quality ponds. Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Quanbeck seconded the motion to keep the water quality ponds as part of the City of New Hope's culvert replacement project and that the Commission not approve the project without the proposed water quality elements included. Carried unanimously. Mr. Kremer will prepare a letter in response to the City of New Hope stating the Commission's conclusions. 7. 1997 Water Quality Plan. Mr. Kremer presented the water quality program for 1997. It includes: Detailed Lake Monitoring of Crane Lake, Lost Lake and Westwood Pond Monitoring will be performed at each lake on six occasions for selected parameters. Selected parameters include total phosphorus, soluble reactive phosphorus, total nitrogen, pH, chlorophyll a, phytoplankton, and zooplankton. An aquatic survey will be performed on two occasions. Estimated Budget: $25,000 Page 6 b Medicine Lake/Plymouth Creek Lake Watershed Management Plan (Finalize) �. Medicine Lake is defined as a Level I (recreation, all activities) water body in the draft Water Quality Management Plan. The Medicine Lake watershed is rapidly developing. The recommended management plan for Medicine Lake consist of (1) adopting runoff and treatment requirements for stormwater discharging to Plymouth Creek and Medicine Lake consistent with Level I standards (completed 1994); (2) performance of a detailed diagnostic -feasibility study to evaluate nutrient sources, and to evaluate the effect of various best management practices (BMPs) on water quality; and (3) identify specific locations and opportunities for water quality improvements and prepare cost estimates for implementing the improvements. The study will be performed over two years to distribute cost. Estimated Budget: $98,600 1997 TOTAL: $123,600 Ms. D'Andrea moved and Mr. Quanbeck seconded the motion to approve the above water quality monitoring plan for 1997. Carried unanimously. 8. The 1996 Water Quality Study and the North Rice, South Rice and Grimes Pond Lake and Watershed Management Plan presentations are deferred to the May meeting. Adjournment It was moved by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Quanbeck that the meeting adjourn. Vice Chairman Gustafson adjourned the meeting at 2:40 p.m. W. Peter Enck, Chairman Tom Mathisen, Secretary 14227.1 Pat Schutrop, Recorder Date: Page 7 The Minnesota Environmental Trust Fund Coalition Gene Merriam, Chair Governor Elmer Andersen, Honorary Co -Chair Sue Perpich Bifulk, Honorary Co -Chair April 15, 1997 Penthouse, Science Museum of Minnesota Welcome and Introductions: Chair Gene Merriam called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes: Gene asked if there were any corrections to the February 12, 1997 minutes as distributed. Hearing none, the minutes were accepted as distributed. Organizational Report: Financial Report: Ms. Hesse Gauthier distributed copies of the Financial Report (attached). She covered the major items in the report, thanking Gov. Andersen for his generous contribution to the Coalition. New Members: Ms. Hesse Gauthier read a list of the new members who have joined the Coalition. We now have 107 member organizations. Fundraising Report: Ms. Hesse Gauthier reported on the fund raising efforts. We have a $10,000 challenge grant offered by Wally Dayton. All contributions and memberships received after March 12, 1997 will count toward the match. NSP has also been approached, but their response has not yet been received. More organizations and individuals will be approached after the response is received from NSP. She asked for suggestions for other potential donors. Legislative Report: Trust Fund Bill Status: Ms. Hesse Gauthier reported the bill moved out of Rep. Osthoff's Committee and has gone to Ways and Means. It should be heard in the next few weeks. Mr. Merriam commented on how important this step has been for us, and stated that we be in a good position if the bill could pass the full House this session. Ms. Hesse Gauthier reported that the bill currently includes Rep. Kahn's amendment using 25% of the proceeds immediately for acquisition and development and a 2020 deadline. Rep. Munger has asked the Coalition to oppose Rep. Kahn's amendment. Rep. Munger plans to try to limit Rep. Kahn's amendment to five years and change the deadline to 2030 in either the Ways and Means or the Rules Committee. Ms. Hesse Gauthier announced that the Executive Committee voted to take the position that the Coalition supports House floor passage of the HF133 in 1997 with the deadline as far out as possible — the longer the better, permanent is best — and no position on the Kahn amendment. House Majority Leader Rep. Ted Winter. Mr. Merriam introduced Rep. Ted Winters. The Coalition attendees introduced themselves. Mr. Merriam explained that we had just been discussing the current status of the bill, and then asked Rep. Winter to share any thoughts he had on the bill and its progress. Rep. Winter reported that the bill is now moving, after being stuck for awhile. He thought we should not have a problem in the Ways and Means Committee, and then in the Rules Committee. He also reported that the Speaker wants to get it through the House this year, so that should help. That would give all of us the summer to sell the concept. Mr. Merriam asked for reassurance that the bill would pass the House this session. Rep. Winter said he was confident it would with the Speaker supporting it so strongly and gave his personal commitment that there would be floor action this year. Joe Duggan asked Rep. Winter's views on the Sales Tax proposal. Rep. Winter was not confident of its success since it would "create a large hole" in the General Revenue Fund. Rep. Winter was also asked about how possible it was to keep the Trust Fund legislation "clean" without other amendments being added, such as the right to hunt and fish. Rep. Winter expressed some confidence that it would be kept "clean" in the House. He did express concern about what might happen in the Senate. Further discussion followed on possible progress in the Senate, which appears to support passage next year. Mr. Merriam reiterated our desire for passage at least in the House this year. — I& Gabe Horner asked Rep. Winter if he had heard of any concerns about how the LCMR and Citizen's Advisory Committee has been handling the Trust Fund expenditures. He reassured us that he does not see any widespread support for the abolishment of the LCMR. There was also discussion about Rep. Kahn's amendment and the implications it will have for building up the corpus of the Trust Fund. When asked, Rep. Winter thought the bill would be heard on the floor in early May. Bill Heaney of NSP thanked Rep. Winter for all he has done on behalf of the bill this session. Following a round of applause for Rep. Winter, Mr. Merriam thanked him for coming and meeting with us this evening. Sales Tax Bill Status: Ms. Hesse Gauthier reported that there is a lot more happening in the Senate than in the House. She reminded us that we took a position of support for removing the sales tax from the lottery ticket sales. She then reported on the strategies that are being considered in the Senate now. The issue right now is how should the extra funds realized be expended. It appears that the "hole" in the General Revenue Fund that would be created may also be a sticking point. Goals for Remainder of Session: Mr. Merriam reviewed the reasons for taking our position on the Trust Fund bill and possible amendments. Gov. Andersen cautioned us to state our position as gracefully and sensitively as possible so as to not alienate concerned legislators. It was agreed that we will focus on the House for the remainder of this session, and hopefully at the end of the session we will be able to celebrate the bill's passage in the House. Editorials: Nancy Gibson reported that she is working on having an editorial in the Star Tribune, and if it happens we would like response letters to the Editor. David Cooper reported that he has written a Letter to the Editor on the need for an investment in the environment as shown by the recent flooding. Next Meeting Date: Thursday, May 22 was scheduled for the next Coalition meeting at 7:00 p.m., hopefully in the Penthouse of the Science Museum of Minnesota. If the Science Museum is not available, the alternative site will be included in the meeting announcement. Patrick Hamilton was thanked for the hospitality at the Science Museum. Gov. Andersen moved to adopt a resolution thanking the Science Museum for their support and hospitality. Seconded and approved. Adjournment: Gene Merriam thanked everyone for attending and adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Minutes submitted by Dorothy Waltz. ETF Coalition - 4/15/97 —2 — Attendees April 15, 1997 Trust Fund Coalition meeting Mark Abner College of Natural Resources, Univ. of MN Eleanor Andersen Gov. Elmer Andersen Honorary Co -Chair Julian Andersen Craig Andresen Minnesota Audubon Council Judy Bellairs Sierra Club Bob Bruce Robert Clouse David Cooper Soil & Water Conservation Society, MN Chapter Lisa Doerr . Citizens for a Better Environment Joe Duggan Pheasants Forever Judy Erickson Parks & Trails Council Nancy Gibson Citizen's Advisory Committee, Chair Patrick Hamilton Science Museum of Minnesota Bill Heaney Northern States Power Greta Hesse Gauthier Citizen's Advisory Committee Gabe Horner The Nature Conservancy Craig Johnson Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy David Kryzer MRTUA and ATVAM Peggy Lynch Friends of the Parks and Trails Rick Meiretto MN Parks and Trails Council Gene Merriam Chair Mike Navlon Deep Portage Conservation Reserve Ray Norrgard Vern Pennie MRTUA and ATVAM Sue Perpich Bifulk Honorary Co -Chair Rich Perrin Carver Soil & Water Conservation District Cordelia Pierson The Trust for Public Land Paul Renard Fish & Wildlife Employees Association Barbara Toren Izaak Walton League Dorothy Waltz Minnesota Audubon Council Fred Waltz Saint Paul Audubon Society ef, j 0-,� ETF Coalition - 4/15/97 —3 — May 9, 1997 Mr. Kent Yokom Holiday Company P.O. Box 1224 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 Cr I ' V v T_ 2 a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Holiday #220, 10100 County Road Nine, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00010082 Dear Mr. Yokom: Notice of Release The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled in an efficient manner. Legal Obligations Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the release and, if necessary, -clean up therrelease.- A person is considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager listed below. If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be directed to the Petrofund staff at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203. Request to Take Corrective Action The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination caused by the release. A report (excavation report and/or remedial investigation/corrective action design (RI/CAD)) which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the release must be submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s). 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY) Regional Offices: Duluth - Brainerd - Detroit Lakes - Marshall - Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer - Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20-/- fibers from paper recycled by consumers. Mr. Kent Yokom Page 2 May 9, 1997 Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your site, an RUCAD report must be submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free- product from a well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery. If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site'investigations and in proposing and implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890.0075, subp. 2, you must solicit a minimum of two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable. Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrof ind staff. Required Response MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 30 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. R. 2890.0065, subp. 1, item C. The enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation and.cleanup. If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, .please.centact me at 612/297-8576. Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA St. Paul office by calling 1/800-657-3864. Sincerely, Dave Holst Project Manager Cleanup Unit I Tanks and Emergency Response Section DH:raf Enclosures cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer 2-Zb FuRlawc DATE: May 13, 1997 TO: Councilmember Tim Bildsoe FROM: Fred G. Moore; U, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD VICKSBURG LANE TO FERNBROOK LANE CITY PROJECT NO. 9007 Attached is a copy of a letter sent to property owners in the area of the proposed - Schmidt Lake Road extension between Vicksburg Lane to Fernbrook Lane. This letter is inviting them to a public information meeting conducted by staff on May 20, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. I have also attached a copy of the preliminary construction plan and a map indicating the mailing notice area for this public information meeting. As stated in the letter, in 1992, the City Council shifted the alignment of Schmidt Lake Road northerly at the request of the property owners. The alignment for this project is; in accordance with the change made in 1992. The City Council has directed the preparation of the final plans for the construction of this portion of Schmidt Lake Road. The consultant has completed the preliminary surveying work and one purpose of the public information meeting is to receive comments from the property owners which can be used as part of the preparation of the final plans. We will keep you and other Councilmembers informed of comments received at the public information meeting. When the final plans are completed, they will be presented to the City Council for approval before the project proceeds to construction. Attachments cc: Dwight D. Johnson G:%ENGkPROJECTS%90TMEMOSMLDSOE. DOC May 6, 1997 «PIN » C!TY C PLYMOUTR ((NAME » ADDRESS 1 » ((CITY », «ST» ((ZIP » SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD CONSTRUCTION VICKSBURG LANE TO FERNBROOK LANE CITY PROJECT NO. 9007 Dear Resident: The City staff would like to invite you to a public information meeting scheduled for May 20, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers to discuss the proposed Schmidt Lake Road construction project between Fernbrook Lane and Vicksburg Lane scheduled to begin late this summer. We will have some preliminary plans prepared for your review, questions, and comments. For your information, Schmidt Lake Road is identified in the City's adopted Thoroughfare Guide Plan as a "Minor Arterial street extending westward from State Highway 169 to Peony Lane which is currently under construction to serve the new Wayzata High School. This particular project would provide the connecting link to form a continuous roadway from State Highway 169 to west of Vicksburg Lane where Schmidt Lake Road currently ends at the railroad tracks. The westward extension of Schmidt Lake Road over the railroad tracks is currently not in the City's five year Capital Improvement Program. There was considerable discussion in the early 1990s regarding the alignment of Schmidt Lake Road between Fernbrook Lane and Vicksburg Lane. Following meetings with residents from the Tyrell, Fernbrook Woods, and Silverthorne Additions in the summer of 1991, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet was prepared in December, 1991. On April 20, 1992, the City Council approved an alignment shift for Schmidt Lake Road which moved the previously established alignment approximately 250 feet north of the southernmost point of the platted right-of-way adjacent to Minnesota Lane. This revised alignment has been used for the preliminary plans. The City is now preparing to move ahead with this needed public improvement project which would commence late this summer and be completed in the summer of 1998. %%Cityy1y%vo1 I\ENG\PR0JECTSW07\LnUWTGF0RMD0C PLYMOUTH .1 Beautij'U(Va«'rd Live 1a"j0 ?L'(,\,10UTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447.1.182 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 Page Two If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please plan on attending the May 20 meeting or contact me at 509-5520 or Dan Campbell at 509-5522. Sincerely, A..,Ji /vf a— 4.y Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works Daniel K. Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician \\Cityyly\vol I\EWG\PROJECTS\90TLTRS\MtQPS2.doe 0 o !92klinktij— r----- - ----- - ................................ 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N ,/1,,,,, 1 Sooline.shp - Railroad.shp Maplakes.shp This represents a corrpilatim of information and W E Luceline. shp data firm, city. oorxdy, state and cher sources that has , ��••,�, hat been field verified. lutorm don should be field S Gnd3.`MQ verified and compared With orlon al source docmwis Text 7 The Minnesota Environmental Trust Fund Coalition Senator Gene Merriam, Chair Governor Elmer L- Andersen, Honorary Co-Ch�=- Sue Perpich Bifulk, Honorary Co -Chair Meeting Announcement May 28,1997 7:00-9:00 p.m. Penthouse Suite, Science Museum St. Paul AGENDA 1. Welcome & Introductions 2. Review minutes of April 15, 1997. 3. Organizational Report * Financial Report * New Members * Fundraising Report 4. Legislative End -of -Session Report * Trust Fund Bill * Sales Tax Bill 5. Goals for Remainder of 1997 6. Set next meeting date -- bring your calendars! 7. Adjourn Home �-- Free Domestic Assault 3409 Kilmer Lane N. Business (612) 545-7080 Intervention Project Plymouth, MN 55441 Crisis Line (612) 559-4945 Fax (612) 545-7071 1 4 �-, May 5, 1997 4P Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: Enclosed is a copy of Plymouth's Domestic Assault Intervention Project statistical report for the first quarter of 1997. Let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Terri Taylor Community Program's Coordinator cc: Sgt. Joel Franz, Liaison Elliot Kne*w.h, Prosecutor Mary Monteon, Home Free Director Pat Murphy, Missions Inc. Executive Director PLYMOUTH CITY QUARTERLY REPORT v DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FIRST QUARTER 1997 I.LAW ENFORCEMENT YTD 1 1 12 1 2 1 3 21 < 3> < 3> 1 1 12 14 7 Printed: 03/31/97 Home Free DAIP Page 1 6y Safe Tm- QTR ARRESTS Assault (Felony) 1 Assault (GM) 1 Assault(Sth) 12 Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 1 Juv.case 2 Juv.case/Assault(5th) 1 OFP Violation 3 TOTALS 21 DUAL ARRESTS < 3> JUVENILE ARRESTS < 3> COMPLAINTS Crim.Prop.Dam./Assault(5th) 1 OFP Violation 1 P D Nonreferral 12 TOTALS 14 ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING 7 YTD 1 1 12 1 2 1 3 21 < 3> < 3> 1 1 12 14 7 Printed: 03/31/97 Home Free DAIP Page 1 6y Safe Tm- - PLYMOUTH CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FIRST QUARTER 1997 II.INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES VICTIM SERVICES Arrest Response No contact No -C COI No -C F/F No -C Lette No -C Phone No -C -CK Not N- F/F Not Notifi Not-N/COI Phone TOTALS Civil Court Advocacy-OFP Filing/Hearing OFP Only Harassment Orders Other Advocacy Rides z -u QTR 3 2 2 4 2 1 1 1 1 4 21 6 < 5> < 1> 30 0 Irdouk 3 2 2 4 2 1 1 1 1 4 21 6 5> 1> 30 0 PERPETRATOR CONTACTS QTR YTD Jail Visit 0 0 No Contact 21 21 Bailed < 4> < 4> Hennepin Co. < 14> < 14> Juvenile Detention < 3> < 3> TOTALS 21 21 Printed: 03/31/97 Home Free DAIP Page 2 by Safe Town PLYMOUTH Printed: 03/31/97 Home Free DAIP Page 3 by Safe Town CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT _ v �,2 FIRST QUARTER 1997 III.CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING DISPOSITION Assault occurred urrn rior QTR YTD Guilty Plea 5 8 13 13 Guilty Plea -Amended Charge 4 2 6 6 Cont. for Dismissal 6 9 15 15 Juv.case 3 0 3 3 P D Nonreferral 11 0 11 11 Dismissed 0 3 3 3 No Disposition -Case Open 6 28 34 34 TOTALS 35 50 85 85 SENTENCING Assault Occurred Currnt QTR Prior QTR QTR YTD Fine Pd/CD/NOSS 1 0 1 1 Fine Pd/DAC/NOSS 0 2 2 2 Fine Pd/NOSS 4 5 9 9 Fine Pd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS 0 1 1 1 Fine Pd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS 1 0 1 1 Fine Styd/Time Styd/NOSS 1 1 2 2 Time Srvd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS 0 1 1 1 Time Styd/CD/NOSS 0 1 1 1 Time Styd/DAC/NOSS 0 1 1 1 } DAC/NOSS 2 0 2 2 } DAC/Rest/NOSS 1 0 1 1 } NOSS 5 4 9 9 15 16 31 31 Printed: 03/31/97 Home Free DAIP Page 3 by Safe Town T - 2Q,,- The City of Plymouth Participates in B -BOP Day Employees at the City of Plymouth are encouraged to get out of their cars and into alternative transportation as part of Minnesota's state-wide Bike, Bus, or Pool (B -BOP) Day, May 21. To demonstrate its commitment to lowering stress, decreasing traffic congestion, and improving air quality, the City of Plymouth is encouraging its employees to find a new way to get to work on B -BOP Day, whether by taking the bus, joining a car or van pool, riding a bike, walking, jogging, in-line skating, - anything but a single -occupant vehicle. "The City of Plymouth knows that the way people get to work has a big impact on our community, said John Sweeney, Assistant to the Public Works Director (our very own transportation guy). "We want to encourage people to learn what their options for alternative transportation are and to encourage them to switch their commuting behavior, even it it's for one day a week." The benefits of using those alternatives even for one day range from decreased traffic and air pollution, lower driver stress, and savings on gas and parking. The City of Plymouth's 1997 B -BOP activities will include... 1. Sign up sheets posted in City Center, Public Safety and Maintenance lunchrooms. These sheets will help you connect with potential ride share/car pool participants. If you can, check out each sign up sheet. There may be an employee in another department who lives just around the corner from you! -FRIDAY 2. B -BOP Evaluation Chart This is a quick and easy way for your to calculate and compare your expenses and the environmental impacts when you drive with one person in your car, car pool, take the bus, ride your bike, etc. Each employee will receive a copy Friday, May 16. -FRIDAY 3. Information Posted. Information will be posted in each lunchroom for alternative transportation options and contacts. -FRIDAY CAWINDOW S\TEIv"boW n.doc MAY 16 '97 01:47PM LEAGUE OF M-C-I-THEr P.1 i do Association of Metropolitan BULLETIN Municipalities DATE: May 16,1997 TO: Legislative Contacts City Administrators/Managers Board of Directors FROM: AMM Staff LEVY LIMITS: YESI REFORM:N01 After months of. justifying a return to levy limits toPr relief from major rent replacement eform, the tlevy creeo c o fill lower property tax gaps created by major property conference committee adopted levy limits for cities over 2,500 population but not reform or relief for homeowners. The Tax Committee only had about $250 million for property tax use which will go,toward buying down a projected $124 million school tax increase in law rim dly forull an tion homestead credit. The reform (??} part includes class rate reduction p rental property. and The first-tier home class at one percent goes to $75,000 and the second-tier class rate is expected to reduce to 1.85 percent. However, this change is not en cl gh to overcome homeowner property tax increases due to the CA and itntal property te-imposed education levy reductions. In theory, the education credt3tapxercent due to the to compression. capped at about $140 will offset homeowners Levy limits at this point are not to prevent replacement tax �inevitable property, but are increases over ely a measure Of comfort and protection to legislators when responding the next couple of years in a time when state budget surpluses should cause decreases. To say that local officials should be indignantunderstatement. ance t bet�yal,outrage or whatever may be cast, but a call to your legislators expressing appropriate thoughts you may have, couldn't hurt. Levy limits will be for two years inflated by the implicit Price Deflator QPD) (about 2.5 percent) and household growth. Bonded debt, flood related costs and matching portions of federal or state grant programs will be exempted special levies. The conference committee is expected to close the bill this afternoon. 14SihtinaM Avt"tlust Sint hut, lGwzM SPOI-2044 (64)115.4000 k. u" May 8, 1997 Bridget Jodell 10100 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Jodell: Thank you for letter describing the noise problems you are experiencing with Topaz Trucking. As you noted in your letter, members of my staff are familiar with this problem and participated in the initial neighborhood meeting to identify possible solutions. We will follow up with Topaz officials to review past agreements and determine what may be causing their lack of follow-through on those agreements at this time. Please contact Barbara Senness at 509-5452 and let her know when you plan to hold your neighborhood meeting. We will do our best to meet with Topaz officials in advance of that time and report any findings to you. We are also aware of discussions about a berm being constructed in the area. Staff will visit the area and evaluate whether or not a berm could be built without unduly affecting existing plantings and the proposed regional trail. City staff is also continuing the work we started last year on a new noise ordinance. You may want to keep in touch with us on this effort as well and provide input to the City Council when they consider the new ordinance. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Community Development Director cc: Craig Gerdes, Director of Public Safety PLYMOUTH :1 Beau tifufPface?n Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • DLYMCUTK MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 April 22, 1997 Mayor Joy Tierney Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 L 3a y Dear Mayor Tierney We are writing to you to thank you for your support and interest in addressing the Topaz Trucking noise issue on the South Shore Drive. We especially appreciate your visit to the Topaz company with council members Saundra Spigner and Judy Johnson. As you know, many of the residents on South Shore Drive have lived here years prior to the industrial zoning of the area. We have worked with many businesses including N.S.P., Hedberg Aggregates and the Minneapolis Automobile Auction, and for most part the industry has been cooperative. The Topaz Trucking business, however, has proven to be a challenge to cooperative efforts. As you may recall, in December 1996 we arranged a meeting with Topaz Co. representatives, the owner of the building Jay Mutschler, area residents and the City personnel. A summary of the recommendations from that meeting is enclosed. Residents noted improvement in the area noise after the meeting. The seasonal snow factor at that time seemed to also contribute to the noise reduction. In late March and early April 1997, however, residents again experienced being awakened repeatedly by the Topaz trucks between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. Because of several residents complaints to Jay Mutschler and the efforts of yourself, Mr. Mutschler developed an alternative plan involving the removal of one or more trucks during restricted hours. ( See attached memo of 4-2-97. ) Our present concern is that the alternative plan is not being followed. For example on both April 18th and 19th, trucks were operating throughout the night at the South Shore Drive site. During those nights residents drove to the alternative site to discover that the area was vacant. We are planning another neighborhood meeting in May and would appreciate your presence and support. Thank you very much. &&W4.t.d ;i• lX - Sincerely, }�,�%` Bridget Jodell (ph"oynee #'5145-8U� Kristi Benthin Gary Googins Hana Tomasek cc. Ms. Ginny Black, Saundra Spinger, Judy Johnson Attachments 044 747 9e' 17:03 FAX 612 $84 3333 JGX MUTSCHLER THOMAS WILLIAM PROKASKY • AI 3611 IANCASTEPl uwE NoRrA, fV06 • P yt4oUlpC N tSLE PHONE (612) 3Q31tsq April 2. 1997 MEMO T0: Jay Mutschler . RE: Topaz Equipment Running Night Parking. INE SOTA SM41' '% t. •J Q002 -3a 3a P.03 Herewith is a site plan revised 02APR97 showing two trailers parked along the Southeast side (Ross dock side) of the 9909 Building. This location should shield their equipment noise from disturbing -the neighbors on South Shore Drive during the 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. restricted hours. It does take 1.0 car parking spaces but I have never - seen the ten spaces facing 13th avenue (off the South corner of the building) occupied to any extent so this should be of little incon- venience to Ross employees. Late arriving drivers who nap in their rigs with equipment running can park about anywhere on the Southeast or Northeast side of the building as long as they move their tractors over to the Topaz parking area after 7:00 a.m. when building employees start to show up. Topaz should give all their drivers this plan and memo with in- structions t0 abide by the night equipment running restriction. Tom Summary of meeting held at Bridget Jodell's house December 10, 1996 Twenty-three people attended a meeting regarding the noise caused by the trucks owned by the Topaz Trucking Company. Those present included Saundra Spigner, Ward 3 City Council Representative; Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor; Renee D., intern for Planning Supervisor; Dan Twaddle, Plymouth Police Department; Jay Mutchler, building manager for 9909 South Shore Drive; Jay's architect, and concerned neighborhood residents. Randy Debruyn, owner of Topaz was not present. The main problem is the noise caused by the trucks, however the noise is coming from two sources. One source is noise from the TRUCK CABS running during the night while the driver waits for his/her orders. The second source is from refrigeration and heating units on the TRAILERS which run periodically throughout the night. The neighbors feel all noise from these trucks should be eliminated from IOPM to 7AM weekdays and from IOPM to 8AM weekends. The following resolutions were discussed and Jay agreed to share the information with Randy, owner of Topaz: I . Park TRAILERS which will have refrigeration or heating systems running in a different direction so the noise won't travel directly to the homes. 2. Park TRAILERS 250 feet farther from homes. 3. Find an alternative lot nearby to park the TRAILERS. 4. Have truck drivers park their CABS with or without TRAILERS somewhere else during the night so there are no trucks running between l OPM and 7AM weekdays and IOPM to 8AM weekends We also discussed building a birm or some type of barrier that would absorb some of the sound. Dan Twaddle of the Police Department stated that the existing noise ordinance does not apply to this particular problem. The ordinance refers to noise caused by parties, outdoor power equipment, or "unnecessary" noise. It is unclear whether the noise caused by the trucks is considered necessary or unnecessary, therefore the police cannot enforce the ordinance. Bridget Jodell and Kristi Benthin will keep in contact with Jay and Randy regarding the resolutions discussed. 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However, we know that the flood clean-up effort will take many weeks, and we want to provide assistance in a form and at a time which is most helpful to Breckenridge. We would like to have a long term flood relief relationship with the city, if this is acceptable to the Breckenridge City Council and to city staff. Just let us know how we can help! If you would like to explore this further, or have some immediate needs that the City of Plymouth can help meet, please call me at 612-509-5052. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all the residents of Breckenridge as you begin rebuilding your city. Sincerely, ka,;� xwdwe Kathy Lueckert Assistant City Manager PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 � TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 THE LEAGUE OF MIN 4221 Lake Road, Ro Board of Directors: Sonja Dunnwald Peterson, President, Shoreview James Einfeldt-Brown. Crystal Richard Colond. Isanti County May 13 Claudelle Carruthers. Plymouth Y , Marion Helland. Golden Valley Eileen Hyland. Coon Rapids Curt Iverson, New Ulm Gloria Winans. Eden Prairie co dial?eN 554 Vim � N RIGHTS COMMISSIONS %, Telephone (612) 535-1051 I Anne LaLonde Laux, Minneapolis Howard Sigal John Kaufhold. New Brighton Ronald Linde. Northfield • Chair, Plymouth Human Rights Commission Sherry Maddox. Brooklyn Center Thelma McKenzie. Roseville Jacqueline Fraedrich Larry Nicholson. Moorhead Judith Moore. St. Louis Park District 281 Louise Watson. Stillwater Sashila Shah_ Amen Hills Member Commissions: Albert Lea Arden Hills Austin Bloomington Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Perk Columbia Heights Cam Rapids Cottage Grove Crystal Duluth Eden Prairic Edina Falcon Heights Fergus Falls Fridlev Golden Valley. Hibbing Hopkins Isami County Lake limo l lankato Maplewood Marshall Minneapolis Moorhead New Brighton New Hope Now Ulnt Nobles County Northfield North St. Paul Oakdale Orono Pawn m i I Ie Pte mouth R,vh Wing Richfield Robbinsdale Rochester Roseville St. Chord St. legis Park St. Paul St. Peter Shoreview sowh St. Maul Sti llu iter Waseca White Ileal Lake Willmar Winona and others in formation Dear Howard and Jackie: We want to commend the Plymouth Human Rights Commission and School District 281 for the superb job you both did in putting on the second annual meeting for students on "How Can Students Help Reduce and Eliminate Prejudice and Celebrate Diversity?" at Plymouth City Hall. The League was proud to help facilitate this most successful event. With more than 100 students and some of their teachers present, this was a most remarkable meeting and should be a catalyst to other metro -area school systems as well, some of whom were also represented. The video "Daring To Be Different ... A Vision of Diversity", produced by Armstrong High School students with help from Mary Sam, is a real contribution to the educational efforts against bigotry. Congratulations to District 281. We would like to order 55 of these videotapes for distribution to local Human Rights Commissions around the state and thus spur them to have student meetings similar to the one held at Plymouth City Hall on May 9. So, your example and positive influence on human rights will go far beyond Plymouth. Keep up the good work. Please share our appreciation and excitement with District 281 and the City of Plymouth. All good wishes, Morton W. Ryweck State Project Coordinator cc: Kathy Lueckert y-,*' Michael Courtney Marian Helland League and Golden Valley Board Member and Education Committee Chair z�, ,� �. IT ZZ Qz Ed (JJ DATE: May 16, 1997 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE RED RIVER We have previously offered to provide flood relief assistance for the Red River area. This assistance is being managed by the Minnesota Division of Emergency Management. They coordinate the assistance through each County's Emergency Management Departments. On Monday, May 12, we were contacted by Hennepin County Emergency Management to see if we could provide the assistance that we have offered to Hendrum, Minnesota on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (May 16, 17, and 18). We were to make arrangements if we could provide this assistance directly with the City of Hendrum. Hendrum is located approximately 30 miles north of Fargo and has a population of about 300. We were able to coordinate the assistance that they were requesting. There are four maintenance employees, one each from the Maintenance Division (Parks, Streets, Sewer and Water, and Equipment). In addition to the personnel, they will be sending two dump trucks, a small end -loader (bobcat), and a street sweeper. They left for Hendrum about 4:00 a.m. Friday morning in order that they can be prepared to begin work about 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. In addition to our assistance, the City has coordinated assistance from 100 to 200 Boys Scouts who will be emptying sand bags. There will also be a group with farm tractor loaders to help load and dispose of the sand. Our personnel and equipment will be used to help with the loading and disposal of sand and then a complete street cleaning of the area. The other volunteers are to work through Saturday afternoon and we expect to complete our work by noon on Sunday. If our work is completed early Sunday afternoon, the employees will return to Plymouth Sunday, but if work takes longer than expected, they would not return until Monday. The assistance we offered is a very good match for what this small community needed. Please let me know if you have any questions. cc: Tom Vetsch G:\ENG\GENERAL\MEMOS\FRED\REDRIVER. DOC MAY 16 97 ' 01.53PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 LMCIN--FRIDAYFAx Vol. 2, No. 19 .V avow A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities May 16, 1997 Tax bill includes levy limits Late last night the tax confer- ence onference committee voted to include levy limits in the tax bill. The limits would apply to counties and to cities with populations over 2,500, and would be effective for taxes payable in 1998 and 1999. The committee also adopted a plan to greatly compress the class rates, agreed to the Governor's request for a one-time, $450 million tax rebate, and retained the Local Performance Aid Program. To mitigate the effect of the class rate changes on home- owners, the committee adopted a new homestead credit sent directly to the homeowner. The credit would be based on the tax capacity of the home and the school general levy tax rate. The significant reduction in the CII rate will impact outstanding TIF obliga- tions. The committee hasn't yet decided how or even if the tax bill should address TIF. You can calculate your levy limits by using this formula; 1. Add your 1997 property tax levy, HACA, LGA, and LPA. 2. Subtract from #1 your debt levy and any voter -approved levies assessed on market value to get your levy limit base. 3, Add the implicit price deflator (lPD) to the percent of household growth in your city from 1995 to 1996. The IPD is an inflation measure which usually ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 percent. The household growth is based on state demographer and met council estimates: Both figures are usually available by mid-July. 4. Multiply #2 by #3 to get your levy limit for 1998. 5. Any money levied in 1998 can be levied above the levy limit for. a) debt; b) unreimbursed flood - related costs; or c) new or increased matching require- ments for state or federal grants. 6. If you need to levy Major proposed class changes Time city Current Proposed Upper -tier CII and Utility 4.6 3.5 Lower -tier C/I and Utility' 3.0 2.5 Apartments 3.4 2.8 Single -unit rental < $75K 2.3 1.3 Single -unit rental > $75K 2.3 2.0 Upper -tier homesteads 2.0 1.9 Lower -tier homesteads" 1.0 1.0 Low-income rental 2.3 1.0 'C/l threshold increased from $100K to $150K -Homestead threshold increased from $72K to $75K above your limit for reasons other than debt or ex- emptions listed in #5, you must get approval by your voters in a general or special election. If the referenda fails, the county auditor will certify your levy at your levy limit (#4) plus debt and exempt levies (#5). Because state aid programs are included in the levy limit base, cities could °levy back" any aid cuts and still remain under the levy limit. While the committee hasn't made any significant reductions in LGA or HACA, all elements of the bill are still in negotiation. Recovery assistance meetings planned A Minnesota Recovers Disaster Task Force team will be traveling the state in the next two weeks to explain a new financial assistance application for flood affected cities. The single, one-stop application process has been designed to help communities to get the financial assistance they need from both federal and state agencies. The application forms were sent out this week. The dates and sites of community meetings is listed below. If you have questions on the program, please call (612) 297-1530 or (800) 657-3858. Date Time city May 19 7-9 pm Granite Falls May 20 1-3 pm Ortonville May 21 1-3 pm Breckenridge May 21 7-9 pm Moorhead May 22 10 am -12 Crookston May 22 7-9 pm Hallock May 27 12-2 pm Winona May 28 1-3 pm Anoka Location MN West Community & Tech College Lakeside Apartments Community Room City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall CD CL C p U a O , cc m co > S > CO m >` �. o a! 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V% (Q�OC7m U c : a Io E o � m $ r ' a oa O a E >. m E o a m m w aZm 3 a N � $ _am ' ° m > c I p Q 1~ m m iA ro m lL (UI 'y d: s ! m d a f5 � U C m -0 m 'O LL m U y � C � 6 .a) m -j cc m iJ c� N' O ! m V C C m �_ S J O O m a Im M� 10 W m x E c� ? m 0 a O IR C O F L fn L co ' w Q d Z m x m � N m 5 t fUQ N E U O LL Y m Ia E Q -25 m Id N. zI C m U N co N C0 n a0 Of O N M �O COI r W N 1 CD CL MAY 16 '97 02:29PM CITY CLERK P.1 ]OUT Post -it' Fax Note 7071 V0,;r19r 10 00000 rCoJ From ; !0L eL �0- comm Dev - Your Committee, having under consideration the City of Minneapolis commercial land holding in the City of Plymouth (Lot 1, Block 1, PEAKS Lake North 5th Addition) and the proposed rezoning of said land by the City of Plymouth .(Petn No -7tg2_101 now recommends: 1. That staff of the Minneapolis Community. Development Agency (MODA) be authorized to pursue a challenge, up to and including litigation, of Plymouth's Proposed rezoning; and 2. That the MCDAp as agent for the City of Minneapolis, be authorized to hire outside counsel to handle this challenge, both at the administrative hearings and any subsequent litigation. ADOPTED Approved as to Accuracy: J d 'X Noy VOTE TO VOTE TO -C-1-hec 0 Ft VFCOUNCII�,V!kTg-.til—NDJCA'MS�VO R VOTE TO VOTE TO COUNCIL ASSENT RAID COUNCIL AYE NAY. NOT ASSENT DWERRIDE SUSTAIN MEMBER AYE NAY V=NG �w SUSTAIN MEMBER VOTING pztadsic Thurtow CWTIPWI )L BirmatMeadL pahwift —i_ I Schulstad- Wand AWnn S=ff Preavent 14 1 Chown -humps I PASSED MAY 9 1997 AP OVED VEJAZR MAY .5 My DATE MAYOR ATTEST MAY 16 '97 02:31PM CITY CLERK P.3 MAY 16 197 02:30PM CITY CLERK April 28, 1997Flymouth Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake North ity Owned Land in the City of Subje; C 5th Addition. Page 3 can prepare an administrative record that and any subsequent litigation woodchat they will support their subsea nneapolis city Councll. litigation, ation, of the City of. MENDATION: It is recommendedthattnd Ihe ncluding g land holding ►n RECOM . ursue a challenge, P olis' commercial la 1. Authorize staff to p Plymouth's proposed rezoning of the City of Minneap unset to y rnouth; and to hire outside co the City of PIY the NICDA� as agent for the City of Minneapolis, Z. Authorize he administrative hearings and any subsequent handle this challenge, both at t litigation. Sincerely, !sl Rebecca Yanisch Rebecca Yanisch >=xecutivs Director ' Colairy, for more information please call 673- This report was prepared by Kaymar►e 5173. Thomas J. Campbell Roger N. Knutson Thomas M. Scott Gary G. Fuchs James R. Walston Elliott B. Knetsch Suesan Lea Pace TO: FROM: DATE: RE: CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A. Attorneys at Law (612) 452-5000 Fax (612) 452-5550 Andrea McDowell Poehler Matthew K. Brokl* John F. Kelly Marguerite M. McCarron George T. Stephenson *Also licensed in Wisconsin PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCII ELLIOTT B. KNETSCH MAY 13, 1997 JAMES SIMON, d/b/a J & S (CAN DO RECYCLING) On May 9, 1997, a nine count criminal complaint was filed in District Court against James Robert Simon, d/b/a J & S Recycling, Inc. (Can Do). Mr. Simon is charged with using property for a use which is not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance (3 counts); permit a public nuisance (3 counts); and allowing rubbish accumulation (3 counts). Mr. Simon must appear in Court on May 23, 1997 for arraignment. The arraignment is only for Mr. Simon to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. Assuming a not guilty plea is entered, the case will be scheduled for a pretrial at the first available date, most likely in June. If unresolved, it would be scheduled for trial at the first available date, most likely late July or early August. The goal of the prosecution is to obtain a Court Order that Can Do must vacate the premises. If Can Do vacates the premises before a Court Order is obtained, the criminal case will be dismissed. 51165 Suite 317 • Eagandale Office Center 0 1380 Corporate Center Curve 0 Eagan, MN 55121 Plymouth City Council May 13, 1997 Page 2 The current owner of the building where Can Do is located is Stuart Tapper. Mr. Tapper has advised me that Can Do's lease expires on June 30, 1997, and that Can Do has not given notice of intent to renew the lease. Mr. Tapper does not want to renew the lease, but apparently is obligated to if Can Do properly exercises its right to renew. I will ask Mr. Tapper to furnish me a copy of the lease. Mr. Tapper has signed a purchase agreement to sell the property to Nellie Siverson. The closing has been tentatively scheduled for the week of June 2, 1997. Mr. Tapper informed me that Ms. Siverson purchased the property knowing the Can Do space could be vacant; and that she also does not want to renew the lease with Can Do. Mr. Simon has entered a Letter of Intent to move his business to Osseo. Mr. Simon has informed me that his SBA financing fell through, and that he has arranged private financing, and plans to vacate the property by June 30, 1997. I will be meeting with the neighbors shortly to answer their questions and update them on the status of this matter. Please contact me if you have any questions. cc: Dwight Johnson Anne Hurlburt Craig Gerdes 51165 May 14, 1997CO v��� City Council of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. '"-- Plymouth, MN. 55447 Attention: MAYO'R=J0Y=-I ANC COUNCIL MEMBERS Subject: Planning Commission Hearing, May 13, 1997 Moen Leuer Construction File 97012 Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit Dear Mayor Tierney and Council Members: The subject application will be presented in the near future for your consideration and action. Please be advised that Sugar Hills Townhome Association has taken exception to the claim of the City of Plymouth that they own Outlot "B". In order to resolve this matter, we have submitted a request to the office of the Attorney General and understand that it is currently being reviewed. A copy of our position and supporting documents were provided to the City Attorney, Mr. Knutson. If the approval of the proposed project 97012 is conditioned upon access being obtained through Outlot "B", then it is respectfully requested that no further action be taken until the matter of ownership has been finally resolved. Very truly yours, DONALD E. BUTLER, Vice -President Sugar Hills Townhome Association 3640 Black Oaks Lane N. Plymouth, Mn. 55446 612-557-6876 cc: City Manager L� May 14, 1997 City Council of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, M. 55447 Attention: Mayor Joy Tierney and Council Members Subject: Moen/Leuer Construction File No. 97012 Dear Mayor Tierney and Council Members: On May 8, 1997, at the meeting of the Planning Commission, the zoning on the captioned matter was changed from FRD to Business Campus. This was done to make the zoning consistent. At the meeting of the Planning Commission on 5/13/97, the site plan also was approved, without objection. Also at the meeting on May 13th, the Conditional Use Permit was approved with some changes made to the application. WE OPPOSE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST ON THE BASIS THAT GRANTING IT WOULD CHANGE THE USE -OF THE PROPERTY AND THAT CHANGE WOULD RESULT IN A DIFFERENT TYPE OF TRAFFIC PATTERNS, SPECIFICALLY, TRUCKS VS. AUTOS. Please refer to the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, Section 21015.01, which states: "PURPOSE: The purpose of a conditional use permit is to authorize and regulate uses which may be beneficial in a specific instance to the general welfare of the community, yet ensure that such uses are not detrimental to surrounding property, (emphasis added) and are consistent with the stated purpose of the zoning district in which such uses are located regarding conditions of operation, location, arrangement, and construction." ALSO SEE: Subd. 5..... "(b) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and.will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. , 5/14/97 Page 2 To: Mayor and Council "(c) The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, not substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood." We respectfully suggest that the following specifics should be considered in applying the administration of the CUP as stated above. (a) The increase in traffic levels from the proposed project (and most likely from the future development of the Harstad parcel), could overload the road and the intersection at Vicksburg Lane. (b) Safety improvements such as stop signs, sidewalks, no parking zones and other changes are needed prior to any development. (.c) Since access to the development is proposed over Outlot "B", the developer passes the burden of payment for these safety improvements to the taxpayers, while the developer/ owners would reap all the benefits and profits. (d) Looking to the future, road maintenance and repair would also become the burden of the adjacent homeowners. (e) The heavier traffic and type of traffic would definitely prohibit Sugar Hills homeowners from "use and enjoyment"of their property, due to added congestion, noise, etc. (f) There is no doubt that property values would be negatively affected if manufacturing is allowed in the proposed development. We believe there is amply justification for denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Finally, should a second access to the property be proposed, i.e., frontage road from Highway 55 or from 35th Street, we would have no objection to a limited us`e permit, as approved by the Planning Commission, as long as some enforceable control would be maintained by the City to ensure limited use. Very truly yours, DONALD E. BUTLER, Vice -President Sugar Hills Townhome Association DB/hw cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager WDN Wendy N. DePaolis May 14, 1997 Dear Mayor Joy Tierney, Vice I I am writing to you concerning the property at the southeast comer of Vicksburg and 22nd Avenue. As a Plymouth resident who will be directly impacted by the development of this site, I am very concerned with the direction potential development could take. I am vehemently opposed to any commercial development of this site. Commercial development poses a number of serious safety concerns for the surrounding neighborhoods, including increased traffic, loitering and limited access to public parks. The first safety issue traffic. Traffic patterns would shift dramatically to thru-streets like 22nd Avenue. Many children, including my own, ride their bikes across 22nd Avenue to visit friends. They also wait for the bus each morning on this avenue. The issue is further complicated by the fact that Oakwood Elementary buses will pick up Grades K-5 at 7:20 a.m. next year. This would be a peak time for retail traffic. The result is a potentially disastrous mix of children waiting on a dark street for a bus and busy commuters rushing to top off their tanks. There are also neighborhood safety concerns with loitering, a problem currently being experienced at the corner of 101 and County Road 6. Retail development would be a magnet for groups moving to and from the Parkers Lake ball fields and play area. Finally, increased traffic at the intersection of 22nd and Vicksburg Avenues would be a safety hazard for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. My children and I currently use this route to visit the Parkers Lake play area, our designated neighborhood park. A commercial venture in this area would make it more dangerous for us to use this recreational facility. We moved to Plymouth in 1995 to raise our family in a community with a sense of neighborhood and security. Rezoning this site to conform with the current guiding comprehensive land use designation for this property as LA -2 (Townhouse or Single Family housing) is a major step in insuring that the character of the surrounding residential neighborhoods is preserved. Thank you for the support you have demonstrated to date by considering the request to rezone this site to a low density residential use. I look forward to your support as we continue to move this issue through the various committee meetings and hearings. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or have any new information that may be pertinent to this issue. 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