HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-02-1997MAY 29 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 7 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
DISCUSS VISIONING PROCESS
Public Safety Training Room
MAY 7 7. 00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
MAY 14 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
INTERACTIVE SURVEY WITH NORTHWEST
PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS
Holiday Inn, 3000 Harbor Lane
MAY 21 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
JUNE 4 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MEET WITH PLYMOUTHAREA HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Public Safety Training Room
JUNE 4 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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2. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BUSINESS RELATIONS, TUESDAY, MAY 6, 6:00
P.M., Public Safety Training Room.
3. PARKAND RECREATIONADVISORY COMMISSION, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 7:00 P.M.,
Council Chambers.
4. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGIONAL WORKSHOP, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 9:00-
11:30 A.M.,. Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. (M-4)
5. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSIT, MONDAY, MAY 12, 6:00 P.M., Medicine
Lake Room
6. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 7: 00 P.M., Council Chambers.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION, TUESDAY MAY 13, 7:00 P. M., Hadley
Lake Room.
8. HRA, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 7:00 P.M., Medicine Lake Room.
9. MEETING CALENDARS — May and June meeting calendars are attached. (M-9)
1. VICKSBURGLANE RECONSTRUCTION INFORMATION MEETING . Staffreportand
letters to residents regarding an information meeting on the Vicksburg Lane Reconstruction,
City Project No. 7010. Councilmembers are invited to attend the meeting, Monday, May 5, at
7:00 p.m., in the City Hall lunchroom. Notice of the meeting has been posted in the event of
Councilmembers' attendance. (I-1)
2. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED COMMISSION. Agenda for the upcoming May 8
meeting, and minutes of the March 13 meeting. (I--2)
3. WAYZATAIPLYMOUTHAREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION. Agenda for the
upcoming May 9 meeting, and minutes of the April 11 meeting. (1-3)
4. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ON PROPOSED SHENANDOAH APARTMENT
COMPLEX: Attached is information on a neighborhood meeting on the proposed
Shenandoah apartment complex at 22nd Avenue and Shenandoah Lane. (1-4)
5. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Letter of resignation from TwinWest President Larry Dowell. He has accepted a
position as President of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. (I -5a)
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b. AMM Fax alerting cities to legislative activity regarding TIF, HACA, and levy limits.
(I -5b)
c. League of Minnesota Cities information sheet on help for flood affected cities. (I -5c)
d. Invitation to Focus on Art '97, an exhibit of art by Wayzata School District Students,
May 3, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (I -5d)
e. Information received from Employment Action Center regarding changes in their
program. (I -5e)
f. Final Report of the Metropolitan Council's 1995 Sewer Rate/Cost Allocation Task
Force. (1--5j)
6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-6)
7. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letters to the Superintendents of the City's four school districts suggesting that joint
meetings be held between the City and each District. (I -7a)
b. Letter to Robert Burlingame, Maple Grove Mayor, suggesting a joint meeting of the city
councils and staffs of Maple Grove and Plymouth. (I -7b)
8. FRIDAY FAX, the League of Minnesota Cities weekly update on legislative activity. (I--8)
STUDENT HUMAN RIGHTS TASK FORCE REGIONAL MEETING
"How Can Students Help Reduce and Eliminate Prejudice and Celebrate
Diversity?" II
Friday, May 9, 1997
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth MN 55447
Sponsored and Hosted by the Plymouth Human Rights Commission
Facilitated by the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission
Welcome
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
Overview
Morton Ryweck Project Coordinator,
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission
Introduction
Jacqueline Fraedricb, District 281 Lead Associate
for Student Services, Robbinsdale Area Schools
and Plymouth Human Rights Commissioner
Video
"Daring to be Different ... A Vision of Diversity"
produced by Armstrong High School Students
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
Session 1
Students debrief video "Daring to be Different... A Vision of Diversity"
Session 2
Students regrouped by school to create action plans for own schools:
"How Can Students Help Reduce and Eliminate Prejudice and Celebrate Diversity?"
Closing
May 9 — Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: — Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
DATE: April 29, 1997
TO: Councilmember Tim Bildsoe
Councilmember Tim Wold
FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: INFORMATION MEETING
VICKSBURG LANE RECONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT NO. 7010
The City Engineering Department staff will be holding an informational meeting to explain the
proposed Vicksburg Lane street reconstruction on Monday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall lunchroom. The project involves reconstruction/resurfacing of Vicksburg Lane from
Highway 55 to Gleason Lake Road. Vicksburg Lane north of County Road 6 is in Ward 1 and
Vicksburg Lane south of County Road 6 is in Ward 2.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the proposed reconstruction project in
order that residents/businesses can be fully informed prior to the public hearing, which the
City Council will hold on May 21. This project was initiated by the City after the
deterioration of Vicksburg Lane during this past winter. There are no special assessments
proposed for any properties between County Road 6 and Highway 55. In this area the project
proposes patching and resurfacing.
Because of the condition and age of the street between County Road 6 and Gleason Lake Road,
there is extensive street reconstruction proposed. The properties which have direct driveway
access to Vicksburg Lane are proposed to be assessed for the improvement in accordance with
the Street Reconstruction Policy.
Attached are copies of the letters notifying the property owners of this information meeting and
the public hearing. One letter is for those properties which are proposed to be assessed and the
other letter is for those properties with no assessments. I will have the City Clerk post a notice
of this meeting in case you or other Councilmembers wish to attend.
attachments
cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
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SUBJECT: VICKSBURG LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 7010
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As part of the 1997 Street Reconstruction program, the City of Plymouth is considering resurfacing
Vicksburg Lane from Gleason Lake Road to Highway 55. Although your property is adjacent to
Vicksburg Lane, you are not proposed to be assessed for this improvement.
The improvements proposed for Vicksburg Lane from Highway 55 to County Road 6 include
removing the upper layer of pavement, repairing potholes, cracks and damaged curb and gutter, and
repaving. Vicksburg Lane from County Road 6 to Gleason Lake Road will require more intense
rehabilitation in which the entire pavement will be removed and replaced. These operations will
require periodic lane closures and short term detours, however, Vicksburg Lane will remain open to
traffic for the duration of the construction.
The City engineering department staff will be holding an information meeting on Monday, May 5,
1997 at 7:00 p.m. to explain the proposed Vicksburg Lane Project and to receive your input. You
are invited to attend this meeting which will be held in the City Hall lunch room located at 3400
Plymouth Boulevard.
A public hearing to consider the improvements to Vicksburg Lane will be held on Wednesday, May
21, 1997 before the City Council. The City Council will decide whether to proceed with the project
after the public hearing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact myself at 509-5538 or Ron Quanbeck at 509-
5525.
Sincerely, /
David M. Nummer
Civil Engineer
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: VICKSBURG LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 7010
Dear «NAME
As part of the 1997 Street Reconstruction program, the City of Plymouth is considering
reconstructing/resurfacing Vicksburg Lane from Gleason Lake Road to Highway 55. Your property
which has direct access onto Vicksburg Lane is proposed to be assessed for a portion of the cost of
the improvements (see attached notice).
The improvements proposed for Vicksburg Lane from Highway 55 to County Road 6 include
removing the upper layer of pavement, repairing potholes, cracks and damaged curb and gutter, and
repaving. Vicksburg Lane from County Road 6 to Gleason Lake Road will require more intense
rehabilitation in which the entire pavement will be removed and replaced. These operations will
require periodic lane closures and short term detours, however, Vicksburg Lane will remain open to
traffic for the duration of the construction.
The City engineering department staff will be holding an information meeting on Monday, May 5,
1997 at 7:00 p.m. to explain the proposed Vicksburg Lane Project and to receive your input. You
are invited to attend this meeting which will be held in the City Hall lunch room located at 3400
Plymouth Boulevard.
A public hearing to consider the improvements to Vicksburg Lane will be held on Wednesday, May
21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. before the City Council. The City Council will decide whether to proceed
with the project after the public hearing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact myself at 509-5538 or Ron Quanbeck at 509-
5525.
Sincerely,
David M. Nummer
Civil Engineer
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3001 Harbor Lane - Suite 150 • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 - Fax (612) 553-9326
A regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will be held Thursday, May 8, 1997,
at 12:45 p.m. at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. An agenda for that
meeting follows:
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Minutes of April meeting.*
4. Reports from officers.
5. Approval of claims.
6. Consideration of communications.
a. Communications Log.*
b. Mailing List.*
C. Gravel Mining Area Comprehensive Plan from Maple Grove.**
d. Flood Response Survey.* (Please complete and return to BWSR - deadline = May 2.)
e. April 23 notice from BWSR - revised deadline for second generation watershed plan = June 2002.
f. Solicitation for candidate projects for federal funding (Hazard Elimination Safety, Signal and
Surface Projects at RR -Highway Crossings, Bridge Improvement/Replacement) from MNDOT. **
7. Water Quality.
a. 1997 Monitoring Projects - update.
b. 1997 Met Council WOMP Grant Agreement.
C. 1997 CAMP (lake monitoring) Agreement and Invoice. (* Commissioners and staff)
8. Project Reviews.
a. 97-04 Five Star Realty, Brooklyn Park.*
b. 97-05 Winnetka Business Center, Brooklyn Park.*
9. Wetland Conservation Act.
10. Local Plans.
a. Subcommittee Report.
b. Letter from Charlie LeFevere re Relationship between Commission and Member Cities.*
11. Other Business.
a. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Agreement.
b. Proposed 1998 Budget.**
1) Request from Minnesota Community Education Association.*
2) Request from HCD for biological monitoring funding.*
C. Draft 1996 Annual Report.*
d. Photo op - Fred Moore presentation.
12. Adjournment. * in meeting packet.
** will be circulated at meeting
BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MONSGEMENT COMMISSION
3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 - Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 • Fax (612) 553-9326
MINUTES
March 13, 1997
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chair Maria
D'Andrea on Thursday, March 13, 1997, at 12:45 p.m. at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook
Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Tom Mathisen, Crystal;
James Kujawa, Maple Grove; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope;
Fred Moore and Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth; Maria D'Andrea, Robbinsdale; Steve
Kloiber and Eric Thompson, Montgomery Watson; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy &
Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary.
Also present: Connie Fortin, Hennepin Conservation District; Gary Demele, WCL Architects; and
John Payton, Westwood PS.
I. Minutes. Cooper moved and Callister seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the February
meeting of the Commission. Motion carried.
H. Treasurer's Report. Spector moved and Mathisen seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's
Report. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims. Spector moved and Cooper seconded a motion to approve claims totaling
$10,855.58. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Larson, Mathisen, Kujawa,
Cooper, Hanson, Quanbeck, and D'Andrea; nays - none; absent - Osseo.
IV. Correspondence.
A. Communications Log. No action was required.
B. The Commissioners reviewed the following:
1. Notice of the Village Green Environmental Fair sponsored by Plymouth Creek
Elementary School and the City of Plymouth April 24, 1997. Spector moved and Kujawa seconded a
motion to authorize Montgomery Watson's participation in the fair. Motion carried.
2. Invitation to Tools for Drutking Water Protection meeting, sponsored by Cargill,
Inc. March 19, 1997.
3. Work Team Report from Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Planning.
4. Hagemeister Pond. February 18, 1997, letter from City of Crystal responding
to February 13, 1997, letter from Flower Roby Schutz & Stevens, PLLC.
C. 1996 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Education and Monitoring Program Results, from
Hennepin Conservation District. Individuals requesting them will receive copies.
BROOKLYN CENT ER , BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE
Minutes
March 13, 1997
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V. Water Quality.
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A. 1997 Program. Kloiber presented his March 4 memo outlining recommendations and
costs for the Commission's 1997 water quality monitoring projects. The recommended objective is to
develop a more complete picture of the total pollutant load from the watershed and to assess the relative
contribution from the Twin Lake/Ryan Lake subwatershed. Met Council indicated that an additional site
on Ryan Creek would not be grant eligible but that they would consider funding the construction of a
permanent vandalism -resistant shelter at a location further downstream. USGS will continue to operate
their flow gauge at the Queen Avenue site and will collect four flow -weighted storm event samples in
1997. Montgomery Watson recommended:
1. Construction of a permanent monitoring station near Weber Park.
2. Outlet monitoring at Weber Park site.
3. Collection of six event samples at Queen Avenue site to leverage USGS data.
4. Continuation of monitoring at Zane Avenue site.
The program/Commission share of costs for 1997 would include:
Lake Monitoring - six lakes + Twin Lakes' basins $ 5,160
Outlet Monitoring 3,375
Permanent Station Construction 1,250
Move Outlet Monitoring to New Site 0
Six Event Samples at Queen Avenue 5,000
Monitoring at Zane Avenue 15'(x1()
TOTAL $29,785
Spector moved and Hanson seconded a motion to approve the program above. Motion carried. LeFevere
indicated the WOMP agreement is ready for signature.
B. Fortin gave a slide presentation of the Hennepin Conservation District's macro -
invertebrate monitoring program.
VI. Project Reviews.
A. SC97-01 St. Alphonsus Parish, Brooklyn Center. Redevelopment of a portion of 14.7
acre existing church facility located at 7025 Halifax Avenue. Approximately 0.5 acres of new imper-
vious area will be created, half of which is parking area. Site drainage will be treated by an onsite pond
which receives runoff from approximately one acre of parking area. The pond will be equipped with a
beehive outlet structure surrounded by washed gravel which will allow the pond to drain dry between
storm events. The structure will be wrapped in a geotextile filter fabric to limit discharge to approxi-
mately 0.3 cfs. The riser pipe will have a sealed top allowing infiltration to occur only until the
emergency overflow elevation is exceeded. The pond's total storage column and residence time are in
excess of Commission standards. Because of the unique configuration of the pond outlet, the required
maintenance interval must not be more than two years because the outlet filter material will become
plugged. There are no wetlands on the site. Larson moved and Hanson seconded a motion directing the
consultant to notify the City of Brooklyn Center that approval of 97-01 is hereby granted pending receipt
of the following:
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1. Documentation granting easements over ponding areas and other hydraulic/
hydrologic features.
2. An operations and maintenance plan which will maintain the outlet control
structures and permanent pool in the stormwater treatment pond. The plan shall be provided to the City
in the form of a recordable agreement that assures the designated operation and maintenance procedures
will be faithfully executed. The maintenance plan shall call out replacement of the washed gravel and
filter fabric surrounding the pond outlet every two years to preserve the infiltration capacity of the outlet
structure.
Motion carried.
B. SC97-02 Northgate III, Maple Grove. Construction of a 39,000 square foot office
building on a 48 acre site located at the terminus of Sycamore Court. Approximately two acres of new
impervious area will be created. Site drainage will be in conformance with a 1989 review of the site.
Stormwater will be collected in an existing storm sewer which discharges to a city pond located south
of the site. The pond outlet provides skimming and treatment for runoff from the entire site.. The
stormwater pond is located partially on the project site. To provide for a suitable building pad,
approximately 14 CY of fill will be placed below the 100 -year flood elevation. The fill will be mitigated
with approximately 27 CY of cut area created to provide a drainage swale along the southwest corner
of the building site. The lowest floor elevation for the new building will be well above the Commission's
freeboard requirement. An erosion control plan consisting of rock construction entrances, silt fencing,
and sediment barriers at catchbasin inlets has been specified. Mathisen moved and Kujawa seconded a
motion directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of 97-02 is hereby
granted pending receipt of the following:
1. Documentation granting easements over ponding areas, wetlands, and other
hydraulic/hydrologic features.
Motion carried.
C. SC97-03 Zane Business Center, Brooklyn Park. Construction of two office warehouse
buildings on a 7 acre site located in the northeast quadrant of Zane and 65th Avenues. 5.3 acres of new
impervious area (76% of the site) will be created. Stormwater will be collected for the whole site by a
new storm sewer system and routed to an on-site pond. The pond discharges to an existing storm sewer
at the comer of Zane and 65th Avenues and then southward to a natural creek outletting to Twin Lake.
The pond design satisfies Commission standards. There are no wetlands on the site. Larson moved and
Cooper seconded a motion directing the consultant to notify the City of Brooklyn Park that approval of
97-03 is hereby granted pending receipt of the following:
1. Revised erosion control plan specifying sediment barriers at all catchbasin inlets
during construction and specification of riprap quantities at storm sewer outfalls.
2. Legal documentation granting easements over ponding areas and other hydraulic/
hydrologic features.
3. An operations and maintenance plan which will maintain the outlet control
structure and permanent pool in the stormwater treatment pond. The plan shall be provided to the City
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in the form of a recordable agreement that assures the designated operation and maintenance procedures
will be faithfully executed.
Motion carried.
VII. Wetland Conservation Act.
A. The Commissioners received a copy of MBWSR's Wetland Replacement Program (for
Public Roads) Request for Proposals. Applications are due June 1, 1997.
B. The Commissioners also received a copy of a letter from F.M. Frattalone Excavating
& Grading, Inc. re wetland credits. The Commission will develop a formal policy in this regard.
Thompson will discuss the Commission's position in this matter.
VIII. Local Plans.
A. Brooklyn Center. Montgomery Watson has completed its review of Brooklyn Center's
plan and has determined it meets or exceeds all standards required by the Commission. Cooper moved
and Hanson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97-2 Approving the Local Plan Prepared by the City
of Brooklyn Center. Motion carried.
B. Robbinsdale. The Commissioners received a copy of Met Council's comments re the
city's Plan. Mathisen moved and Spector seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97-3 Reconfirming
Approval of the Local Surface Water Management Plan of the City of Robbinsdale. Motion carried.
C. Future Role Questionnaire. Eight responses have been received. The subcommittee
will reconvene to further discuss the subject of the Commission's role as cities adopt their local plans.
LeFevere will also review the applicable Statutes to determine the options available to member
communities/the Commission. D'Andrea will schedule the subcommittee's first meeting.
IX. Other Business.
A. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake. The agreement continues to be reviewed by the City of
Robbinsdale, after which it will be returned to the Kennedy law firm.
B. Meeting Location. Mathisen moved and Hanson seconded a motion to continue
discussion to the April meeting. Motion carried. Anderson will continue to investigate meeting site
options.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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600 RICE STREET • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • 612/473-0234
Meeting Notice
Friday, May 9, 199 +�
7:00 A.M.
Wayzata School Administration
Conference Room
210 County Road 101 North
Plymouth, MN
A. Introductions
B. Review Agenda
C. Review and Approve Minutes, Secretary's Report.
D. Treasurer Report
E. School Updates and Youth Leadership Strategies
F. College Issues
G. Public Safety Update
H. Long Range Planning
I. Teens Alone
J. Community Values
K. Other Business
L. Future Agenda Items
M. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes
April 11, 1997
Members present: Donna Marget, Tim McCarthy, Martha Anderson, Barbara
Hickok, Craig Gerdes, Jeyn Hofacker, Gary Swedberg, Dave
Hadden, Mandy Little, Judy Hanson, Randy Zutz, Gina Byers,
Jan LaBreche, Bill Albertson, Kerrie Blevin, Bill Nelson
Agenda:
1.
Welcome - especially to guests;
2.
Introductions;
3.
Postpone some business parts (minutes, treasurer's report);
4.
PSA by students -parents present;
5.
School updates.
Today's Agenda and the minutes from March 14, 1997 were approved.
There was a presentation on steroid use/abuse by students in the 9th grade
Social Studies/Communication block class at West Junior High facilitated by Lynn
Dunlap and Janifer Farquhar. The presentation was done by Tom Petrie, Matt
Erickson, Eric Nelson, Troy Stanton, and Dave Shtulman. It will be used as a public
service announcement.
Treasurer's Report - Current balance of $2,164.22.
School Updates:
A. Junior Highs. West Junior High students will be presenting a public
service announcement today in response to the coalition's offer to support their efforts.
An advantage for the fall will be that the junior high and high school students will not
be transported to school together.
B. Wayzata Senior High: There have been 691's to follow up with. Judy
has facilitated one group of students and parents through the Insight program. There
is likely to be two more groups to go through the program before the end of the year.
Currently the high school is interviewing for associate principal for the 9th grade
students. Judy has visited both junior highs and plans to visit the elementary schools
before the end of the school year. The staff at WSH have warmly welcomed Judy and
continue to be a great support.
Jamie Sherwood: Presented the Co -Curricular Discipline Policy. It is
currently a draft. It would include sports activities and co -curricular activities such as
band, choir, orchestra, student council, etc. It applies state high school league policies
to other activities. The first offense allows a choice for students and encourages
intervention. The second offense consequences increase intervention. When
students move from the middle school to the high school, they can apply to remove
offense count and begin anew. Discussion about putting education into the first
offense level (such as Insight). Judy, Gary and Jamie will meet to discuss this issue.
Students involved are especially supportive of the apology students will give to
the advisor/coach or activities director. Another important aspect is that the student
assessment is done by a certified agency. So far middle and senior high school
administrators have reviewed and commented on the policy. Feedback will also be
gathered from parents, the superintendent, and board members. Also, further
discussion is needed about students in multiple programs.
A motion was approved to sponsor a summer concert in Wayzata. The
cost to the commission will be $250.00.
A motion was approved to sponsor 10 chemically -free prom parties at
$100.00 per party. Application criteria includes a) chemically free; b) number of
students; c) chaperones; d) creativity/innovation.
The students will duplicate approximately 50 tapes of the public service
announcement and could use the Tech office and Plymouth City Hall to assist with
duplication. Craig will look into the availability of the tapes.
College:
Continuing to promote video. SADD using in Boston police and schools.
January 1998 - encourage Sun Sailor to comment on Florida scene and what occurs.
Public Safety:
Plymouth and Wayzata Police Updates. Pastorial meeting will be
occuring April 17, 1997 at Hillcrest. Alcohol checks - serious compliance checks; 25
this weekend (6 were not complying -sold to underage individual).
Tobacco checks - 40 complying; 12 not complying.
Star Tribune editorial piece may be coming. Violations are in court process.
Next meeting - Friday, May 9 at 7:00 a.m.
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DATE: May 2, 1997
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Neighborhood Meeting
Attached is a notice of a neighborhood meeting on the proposed Shenandoah apartment
complex at 22nd and Shenandoah. The Council has asked to be informed of all
neighborhood meetings known to staff. Several comments:
1. This notice came to Anne Hurlburt at her home since she lives in the area. It was
not sent to the City in any official capacity.
2. The fourth paragraph states that two plans have been submitted: one with 64 units
and one with 120 units. This is not the case. We only have one application for 64
units. We will need to approve, approve with conditions, or deny this application.
3. There are references in both paragraphs 3 and 4 that the City will probably favor a
more dense development. Staff has not represented that we either will or will not
recommend the lower density. It has not yet been reviewed.
T- 9
*NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING*
TUESDAY, MAY 6th
City Council Chambers, Plymouth City Hall
7:00 PM
Mr. Jim Deanovic, of Peter Andrea Company, would like to meet with
any and all residents of Suncourt I & II, Promenade, Ashburne,
Uplands, Parkview and Pintail, to explain in detail and answer all
questions regarding the apartment unit he intends to build on the
pie -shaped vacant land at 22nd and Shenandoah.
There WILL BE a multiple unit dwelling built on that site.
No Question about it..The property has been zoned for high density
living. It will consist of 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments, rated at
"affordable living rents" and 35% will be susidized rentals (in
keeping with the "Livable Communities Act").
It is important that we all attend this meeting. Mr. Deanovic
originally planned on putting up two buildings on the site with 60 or
so units in each. (The City of Plymouth will probably favor this plan
since it conforms to the numbers originally implemented on the
P.U.D. for this area). A core group of board members from the seven
above developments have been working with Mr. Deanovic and
together we have come to an agreement to have one 64 unit building
erected instead, virtually cutting the density in half,
agreement of the City.
Mr. Deanovic has submitted plans for both options. He feels that the
city would much prefer the 120 unit development rather than the 64
unit building. He wants_ to be assured that he will have our support
When he approaches the Planning Commission and Ci Y Council -and
promotes thisscaled-down elan in favor of the other,
We have hammered this issue out in half a dozen meetings with Mr.
Deanovic. He has been more than agreeable when dealing with our
concerns. We hope that those of you who are concerned. (or curious)
will attend the meeting.
Please be informed that there may be another petition regarding this
issue carried around for signatures following this notice.
Bambi Anderson, President, Suncourt I
84/28/97 17:14 To:Mr. Dwight Johnson From:TwinWest
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CHAMBER
TCMAMSER OF COMMERCE
April 28, 1997
Dear TwinWest Chamber Members,
612-548-8237 Page 1/1
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With a great deal of sadness and apprehension, I have submitted my resignation as
President of the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce effective May 23, 1997. 1 have
accepted the position as president of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
commencing May 27, 1997.
TwinWest has provided me an opportunity to grow personally and to serve the
finest organization of its type in the Upper Midwest. I have had the luxury of being
associated with the best staff people in our industry and finest business people
anywhere in the Minnesota.
A search committee has been established and will be chaired by Aryls Stadum, US
West Communications and Steve McCulloch, Linsk Flowers as vice -chair. Other
members of the search committee include Peggy Rasmussen, John Edson, Russ
Hagen, Tom Tart and Bill MacMillan. An aggressive search for the new president
will take place with the individual assuming responsibility no later than August 1.
Vicki Bruber, vice president of TwinWest has been named the interim president
effective May 24.
My departure will offer great potential for TwinWest because I know of your
commitment to excellence. Your chamber staff will continue to provide superior
service and the search/transition process will insure a quality president to lead
TwinWest into the next century.
Thank you for the tremendous opportunity these past six years to serve the best
organization and people I could have ever hoped for.
Sincerely,
April 29, 1997 3:44 PM From: AMM Fax #: 281-1299 Page 2 of 2
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Metropolitan
Municipalities
April 28 - May 2, 1997
Call your legislators about
TIF, HACA and levy limits!
he Tax Conference Com-
mittee begins its work
Thursday. May 1. You may
wish to contact your legisla-
tors concerning TIF prob-
lems. House HACA reduction
(which will raise property
taxes) and levy limit prefer-
ences.
TIF
In addition to some fairly
restrictive TIF amendments in
the House Omnibus Tax Bill
(see April 25 AMM Bill Track-
ing report), there are signifi-
cant ramifications due to
class rate compression.
Neither House nor Senate
Tax Bill has any corrective
provision for decreased
rates on C/I property for
1998 or 1999. Thus, some
(many) districts could be
seriously short TIF increments
for bond payments.
If property tax reform 2000
in the House bill is adopted.
there is a pot of money set
aside for TIF bond deficien-
cies in the year 2000 and
beyond.
HACA
Although the House bill
provides some HACA for
class rate compression, it
shifts $180 M of city/county
HACA to schools. City net loss
is about $22.4 M. This is par-
tially offset by an additional
$8.9 M of LGA.
The Senate Tax Bill makes no
change to HACA/LGA from
current law and is therefore
preferable to House lan-
guage.
LEVY LIMITS
Both tax bills provide an
increase for inflation (IPD)
and household growth plus
allow bonded debt as a
special. The Senate bill is for
two years compared to three
years In the House bill.
The House bill allows special
levies for extra welfare costs,
flood damage, federal or
state grant match in excess
of 1997 amounts, and repair-
ing natural disaster damage.
The Senate two-year sunset
and the House special levies
are the preferred options.
The appointed House con-
ference committee members
are: Reps. Long. Winter. E.
Olson, Dawkins and Abrams.
The Senate members will likely
be: Sens. D. Johnson,
Hottinger, Pappas, Scheid
and Belanger.
MC
195 University Avenue West, St. Pain, MN 55103-2044
Phone: (612) 281-1200 s (800) 925-1.122
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To: Minnesota Mayors
From: The League of Minnesota Cities
Re: Help for flood affected cities
Cities helping cities --it's a natural phenomenon when disaster strikes. City response to the
unprecedented flooding is overwhelming.
We heard from many cities last week: Cities needing
flood assistance information, and cities offering their equipment, personnel and even money to
meet those needs.
With that in mind, we've created the Cities Helping Cities program. Through the program, we
plan to match cities that need help in restoring municipal operations and services with cities that
have equipment and personnel available.
We've spent the last few days calling cities directly affected by floods. They told us what help
they need, and we've entered that information into a database. if your city needs assistance
and has not been contacted, call Theresia Perry at (612) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122.
Now we need to know what is available. The second page of this fax lists equipment and
personnel needed by flood affected cities. If�We will then try tocity is able to provide
ma cl��up ncecdslwith the
ease
complete the form and fax it back to the League
assistance available. Fax your completed forms to the League at (612) 281-1235.
Keep in mind that clean-up and recovery efforts will go on for many months in the most severely
flooded cities. Even if your city can't help now, help will be needed in the coming months
Many cities have asked us if they could donate money to help flood -stricken cities. Hutchinson
has already donated $5,000. Roseville wants to pledge some of its state snowplowing money and
hopes other cities will consider similar actionolcitesathe isio h
donations, the League has created the LMC Flood Recoveryr}Fund. is fundorganizations
ng make
by the Teague of Minnesota Cities Research Foundation. All money received will be distributed
to cities needing assistance to restore municipal operations. For more information, contact
Finance Director Dave DuBord at (612) 281-1200. Donations can be sent to:
The League of Minnesota Cities' Flood Recovery Fund
145 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55102-2044.
Thank you for your help. if you have any questions, contact Theresia Perry at (612) 281-1200 or
(800) 925-1122.
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The following is a list of some of what will be needed to get affected communities back in the business
of providing for the health, safety and welfare of citizens. If your city is able to provide any of the
following, please circle the appropriate item, list the number available and indicate when the equipment
or personnel would be available. Fax this form back to the League at (612) 281-1235.
Equipment
Front end loaders
Motor graders
sweepers
Dump trucks
Generators
Pumps
Hoses
Traffic control signs
How many?
When available?
Communications equipment
Qthex
City
Personnel
Administrative personnel
Building officials
Civil engineers
IF
Fire fighters
Office help
Operations
Police officers
Records management
Vehicle mechanics
Water/Wastewater
plant operators
Other
Contact person Title
How many?
When available?
Phone Fax
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Dear friend of EAC:
Spring is a time for new beginnings. That's why I want to
developments at Employment Action Center ...
new
... a new division (In recognition of the extensive work EAC does in the area of
welfare reform and of the great impact that the new welfare legislation will
have on our program participants, we have reorganized EAC Is twenty-two
programs into four divisions: Youth Program, Women's Programs,
Welfare -to -Work Programs, and Other Adult Programs.)
.. a new brochure (The five successful former program participants on the
cover represent the over 4,000 individuals EAC works with each year.)
... a new tagline ("A new job ... a better job ... or a whole new career" aptly
summarizes what we provide: new jobs for youth and others entering or
reentering employment, better jobs for people advancing in careers, or a whole
new career for people who are in career transition.)
Despite all of this newness, Employment Action Center staff continue day in and
day out to fulfill our mission of assisting people who are unemployed,
underemployed, or in career transition.
We are grateful to you and all of our other community partners who work with us
to fulfill this mission. As always, we welcome your suggestions, your support, and
your referrals.
Sincerely,
Deborah J. Atterberry,
Director
6715 Minnetonka Boulevard, Suite 212
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426
(612) 925-9195 FAX 924-1295 TDD 924-1297
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Environmental Services
April 29, 1997
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To: All City Finance Officers tt T
The final report of the 1995 Sewer Rates/Cost Ah t rd s being sent with this letter to the
finance officer in each of our customer communities. h e Task Force and its work was a
visible example of the Council and communities working together in a productive partnership.
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) will continue to operate under its customary
cost allocation system until a change in state law permits implementation of the Task Force's
recommendations.
MCES recently closed out 1996 revenues and expenditures and completed the 1996 Final Cost
Allocation. The enclosed "1996 Final Sewer Service Statement" shows both the estimated sewer service
billing your city paid for 1996 and the final billing to your city for the same year. The bottom line
shows the amount your city underpaid or overpaid in 1996. This amount will be a credit or debit to the
city in 1998. Based on current law and practice, the city's monthly sewer service charge billings in
1998 would reflect this debit or credit.
Due mostly to dry weather conditions, the 1996 total estimated flow for all communities was lower
than the actual by more than four million gallons. This necessitated an increase in the rate per gallon.
(See line two of attached statement, "Cost per Million Gallons.") This fluctuation between the
estimated and final flows and costs would no longer be an issue if we implemented the Task Force
recommendations. Working under a new system, recommended by the task force, your community
would only get one bill, based on a fixed rate and on actual flows. This would help your financial
planning and, in turn, the rates you provide your retail customers. Again this year we have proposed
legislation to implement the Task Force's recommendations. Because of the intricacies of the
legislative process, final approval is not guaranteed. Your support is key and we encourage you to
contact your local legislators in support of the Task Force recommendations.
For 1996, MCES had a favorable variance of $8 million due to spending below budget. The variance
occurred by design. Given feedback from communities, the Council decided the variance should be used
to work toward stability in billings to communities. The variance was used to replenish the
reservelcontingency fund for emergencies, put appropriate capital expenditures on a pay-as-you-go
basis and fund projects with a positive impact on sewer rates. Hiring was restricted and spending was
constrained. Use of the variance allowed the agency to position itself to meet the rate policy over the
next few years and allow leeway to balance competing needs within the planning horizon.
True stability cannot be achieved until legislation is passed allowing a change in the cost allocation
system as recommended in the Task Force report. If you would like additional copies of this report,
please call Dorothy Goodwin of the Council staff at 602-1263. For specific questions about the 1996
final sewer service statement or other matters, please contact Lois Spear at 602-1017.
Sincerely,
Helen A. Boyer, Director CES
Lois I. Spear, Con oiler, MCES
cc: City Manager, Mayor
Enclosures
230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1633 (612) 222-8423 Fax 229-2183 TDD/TTY 229-3760
An Equal Opportunity Employer
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1996 Final Sewer Service Statement
5152
Plymouth
Gallonage Processed (in million gallons)
Cost per Million Gallons
Total Sewer Service Cost
Other (Credits) or Charges:
Current Value Credit
Debt Payment Credit
1994 Final (Credit)/Amount Due
Total Other (Credits) or Charges
Total Net Charges
Amount Underpaid or (Overpaid) by Customer
Note: This is not an invoice or credit memo
1996
Estimate
Actual
2,820
2,777
1,318.08
1,374.52
3,716,989
3,817,043
(217)
(217)
(7,429)
(7,429)
31,713
31,713
24,067
24,067
3,741,056 3,841,110
The amount underpaid or overpaid will be added/subtracted on your
1998 Statement of Estimated Sewer Service Charges.
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
May 2, 1997
Dr. Paul Beilfuss
Superintendent
Wayzata District 284
P.O. Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391
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Dear Dr i fuss,
The Plymouth City Council is very interested in meeting with the Wayzata School
Board and staff to talk about common issues and projects.
Please review your calendar and contact me with any potential dates. I will then
confirm these dates with the Plymouth City Council. For your information, the council
meets regularly on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and frequently schedules
special meetings prior to the regular council meeting. Other evenings are also available,
and the council is flexible about meeting locations.
I look forward to talking with you soon about possible dates. My telephone
number is 509-5051.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
PLYMOUTH A Beau 4u(PlaceTo Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
May 2, 1997
Dr. Chris Richardson
Superintendent
Osseo District 279
11200 93`d Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Dear Dr. Richardson,
The Plymouth City Council is very interested in meeting with the Osseo School
Board and staff to talk about common issues and projects.
Please review your calendar and contact me with any potential dates. I will then
confirm these dates with the Plymouth City Council. For your information, the council
meets regularly on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and frequently schedules
special meetings prior to the regular council meeting. Other evenings are also available,
and the council is flexible about meeting locations.
I look forward to talking with you soon about possible dates. My telephone
number is 509-5051.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
PLYMOUTH A 43eauti/ii! Place To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
May 2, 1997
Thomas Bollin
Superintendent -
Robbinsdale District 281
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427
Ta VA
Dear Mr ollin,
The Plymouth City Council is very interested in meeting with the Robbinsdale
School Board and staff to talk about common issues and projects.
Please review your calendar and contact me with any potential dates. I will then
confirm these dates with the Plymouth City Council. For your information, the council
meets regularly on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and frequently schedules
special meetings prior to the regular council meeting. Other evenings are also available,
and the council is flexible about meeting locations.
I look forward to talking with you soon about possible dates. My telephone
number is 509-5051.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
PLYMOUTH ABeau tifulPlace?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
May 2, 1997
Dr. Michael Kremer
Superintendent
Hopkins District 270
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
Dear Dr. Kremer,
The Plymouth City Council is very interested in meeting with the Hopkins School
Board and staff to talk about common issues and projects.
Please review your calendar and contact me with any potential dates. I will then
confirm these dates with the Plymouth City Council. For your information, the council
meets regularly on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and frequently schedules
special meetings prior to the regular council meeting. Other evenings are also available,
and the council is flexible about meeting locations.
I look forward to talking with you soon about possible dates. My telephone
number is 509-5051.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
PLYMOUTH ABeau tifu[PlaeeToLive
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
ary of
PLYMOUTFF
May 2, 1997
Robert A. Burlingame
Mayor
City of Maple Grove
9401 Fembrook Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Dear Mayor Burlingame,
Early this year you wrote to me suggesting a meeting between the city councils
and staffs of Maple Grove and Plymouth. Because of special circumstances, you
requested that we postpone the meeting until later in the year.
We would very much like to meet with you, and hope that a time can be
scheduled for the early summer. The Plymouth City Council meets regularly on the first
and third Wednesdays.
Please call me at 473-1681 or City Manager Dwight Johnson at 509-5051 to
discuss possible dates for a joint meeting. We look forward to talking with you soon.
Sincerely,
Joy Tierney
Mayor
PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 � TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
MAY 02 '97 01:10PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES
P.1
FRIDA YFAx --- Vol. 2, No. 15
A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities May 2,1997
Tax Conference Committee
begins negotiations
The Conference committee on
Taxes convened on Thursday
night to hammer out the differ-
ences between the House and
Senate versions of the omnibus
tax bill. Both bills contain provi-
sions that have been described by
their authors as property tax
reform. These features include
class rate compression and
additional state -paid funding for
schools. The most notable
differences between the bills are
the Senate's business activities
tax, the Senate requirement that
local tax increases above the levy
limit be applied as a personal
income tax and the House prop-
erty tax rebate.
Both bills still contain levy
limits and referenda requirements
to exceed the levy limits. -The
reverse referendum requirement
that was contained in the House
bill as it went to the floor was
removed on an amendment by
Representative Ted Winter. We
still need to work to eliminate
these levy limit provisions in
conference committee. Please
contact any of the conferees and
urge them to remove the levy limit
provisions.
Tax Conferees
Sen. Doug Johnson (DFL -Tower)
Rep. Dee Long (DFL-Minnneapolis)
Sen. Sandy Pappas (DFL -St. Paul)
Rep. Ted Winter (DFL -Fulda)
Sen. John Hottinger (DFL -Mankato)
Rep. Edgar Olson (DFL-Fosston)
Sen. Jim Vickerman (DFL Tracy)
Rep. Andy Dawkins (DFL -St. Paul)
Sen. Bill Belanger (R -Bloomington)
Rep. Ron Abrams (R -Minnetonka)
Cities Helping Cities
Help for flood affected cities
City response to the unprecedented spring flooding has been
overwhelming. The League has heard from many cities: those needing
flood assistance, and those offering their equipment, personnel and
money. As a result, we've created the Cities Helping Cities program to
link those in need with those able to help.
High Priority Needs
• Building officials - Fire inspectors - Plumbing inspectors • Engineers •
If your city can provide help in these areas, please fax (612) 281-
1235 and indicate when and how many personnel would be available. If
you have any questions, contact Theresia Perry at (612) 281-1200 or
(800) 925-1122.
Legislature
passes flood
relief bill
The House and Senate have
passed a bill which appropriates
$20 million from the budget re-
serve for reimbursement to local
governments for costs relating to
the 1997 floods. The funds are to
be distributed by the commis-
sioner of public safety. They are
to be used for state and local
matching requirements for federal
disaster funds and for other flood -
related costs.
The bill also would allow early
payment of the July 20 LGA and
HACA payments to cities that are
in a county eligible for disaster aid.
The aid payments would go out as
soon as practical after final pas-
sage of the bill and upon receipt of
a formal council resolution to the
commissioner of revenue request-
ing early payment.
The bill now awaits action by
the Governor.
House passes ROW bili
The House passed the
Senate's version of the
rights of way bill on Friday,
128 to 4. The bill now heads
to the Governor for his
signature.
Watch for details in next
week's Cities Bulletin.
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