HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-11-1997APRIL 11, 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.
APRIL 12 9:30 A.M. COUNCIL & DEPARTMENT HEAD TOUR OF
ICE ARENA AND LIFETIME FITNESS,
Project Site
APRIL 16 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
APRIL 23 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENED)
Council Chambers
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
Council Chambers
2. COUNCIL SUB—COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS RELATIONS, TUESDAY, APRIL IS,
6:00 P.M., Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-2)
3. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 7:00
P.M., Bass Lake Room.
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4. CITY OF PLYMOUTH AUCTION, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 10:00 A.M. Public Works
Maintenance Facility, 14900 23`d Avenue N. (M-4)
5. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 7: 00 P.M., Council Chambers.
6. PACT, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 7: 00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room.
7. MEETING CALENDARS — April and May meeting calendars are attached. (M-7)
1. MINUTES
a. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, February 12, 1997 meeting. (I -1a)
2. AGENDAS
a. Wayzata District 284 School Board April 14, 1997 meeting. (I -2a)
3. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Metropolitan Council public hearing notice for meetings related to the 1998-2000
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). (I -3a)
b. West Suburban Mediation Center first quarter report for 1997 on closed cases for
Plymouth. (I -3b)
c. AMM fax on legislative activity regarding levy limits. (I -3c)
d. Solicitation for nominations for AMM officers and Board of Directors. (I -3d)
e. Invitation to the Hennepin County State of the County Address, Tuesday, April 29,
noon, at the Mall of America Playhouse Theatre. (I -3e)
f. Star Tribune March 24, 1997 editorial about teenage drinking, with a note about the
increased efforts of Plymouth police officers to get tough on teenage drinking. (I-3fi
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
a. Internet communications from David Eggum commenting on deer traffic near
Vicksburg Lane and 46`h Avenue. The communication has been forwarded to Public
Works Director Moore and Sergeant Larry Rogers for a response. (1--4a)
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b. Letter to Geoff Wagner from Park Director Eric Blank responding to comments about
the City's policy on tree removal. The original Wagner letter is attached. (I --4b)
c. Letter to Peter Tysdal from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes responding to
comments about overnight parking in Plymouth. The original Tysdal letter has been
attached. (I -4c)
d. Letter to Audrey Reid from Transit Administrator John Sweeney, responding to
comments about the Plymouth transit system. A copy of the original Reid letter is
attached. (I --4d)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to the Mayor from Victor Krauze praising the efforts of Water and Sewer
Supervisor Greg Cook. (I -5a)
b. Letter to Wayzata District 284 Finance and Business Executive Director Natalie
Malphrus from Park Director Eric Blank regarding property surrounding Greenwood
Elementary School. (I -Sb)
c. Letters to the City Council and Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt from
Donald and Marie Butler with comments about the Moen/Leuer construction project at
36th and Vicksburg Lane (97012). (I -Sc)
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Plymouth City Council
Business Relations Subcommittee
April 1 S, 1997
6 PM, Medicine Lake Room
L Call to Order
II. I Appoint Chair
III. Discussion of Committee Purpose and Direction
a. General Issues of Interest
b. Committee Composition
IV. Possible Areas of Involvement
a. Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership Project
b.. Review City Policies on Sewer and Water Connection Fees
V. Set Next Meeting; Adjourn
AUCTION
Saturday, April 19, 1997
10:00 a.m.
Items on view at 9:00 a.m.
Annual auction of
unclaimed and abandoned property
including Suburban Alliance Office and
miscellaneous City equipment.
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
14900 23RD AVENUE NORTH
Official List of Property to be auctioned will be published in local newspapers.
The auction list will be available at the auction and
at the Plymouth Police Department.
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SHINGLE CREEK WOTERSHED MRNOGEMENT COMMISSION
3001 Harbor Lane - Suite 150 - Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 - Fax (612) 553-9326 I
MINUTES
February 13, 1997
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman
Fred Moore, on Thursday, February 13, 1997, at 12:50 p.m. at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook
Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Diane Spector and Laura Schwaninger, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park;
Tom Mathison, Crystal; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis;
Mark Hanson, New Hope; Dave Callister, Osseo; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Maria
D'Andrea, Robbinsdale; Steve Kloiber and Steve Woods, Montgomery Watson; Charlie
LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary.
I. Minutes. Butcher moved and Callister seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January
meeting of the Commission. Motion carried.
II. Treasurer's Report. Spector moved and Cooper seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's
Report. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims. Spector moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve claims totaling
$5,699.99. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Larson, Mathison, Butcher, Cooper,
Hanson, Callister, Moore and D'Andrea; nays - none.
IV. Correspondence.
A. Communications Log. No action was required.
B. The Commissioners reviewed the following:
1. MPCA questionnaire re nonpoint source pollution issues. Woods completed the
questionnaire and will transmit to MPCA.
Maple Grove.
2. North Weaver Area Drat Alternative Urban Areawide Review document from
3. Met Council Water Resources Management Policy Plan.
4. Met Council Summary of Proposed Amendments to MC's Pokey Plans/Metropolitan
Development Guide Chapters.
C. 1997 Agreement from Montgomery Watson. Callister moved and D'Andrea seconded
a motion to approve the 1997 rate schedule and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. Motion
carried.
BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE
Minutes
February 13, 1997
page 2
V. Water Quality.
A. 1996 Stream Monitoring. Kloiber summarized his February 4 report of the 1996
monitoring results. The program was partially funded through a 75-25% cost -share grant from Met
Council for the purpose of determining the relative magnitude of the contribution of Twin Cities
metropolitan area streams to the overall pollutant loading to the Mississippi River. Three sites were
included in the Commission's monitoring program -- at the Queen Avenue bridge near the border
between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center; at the Zane Avenue bridge near the Brooklyn Park -Brooklyn
Center border; and Bass Creek downstream from Cherokee Drive near the New Hope -Brooklyn Park
border.
B. 1996 Lakes Monitoring. Six lakes were enrolled in the Citizen Assisted Lake
Monitoring Program -- Eagle, Pike, Pomerleau, Meadow, Ryan and Success. In addition Met Council
included the three basins of twin Lakes in their monitoring program.
C. 1996 Rapid Bioassessment Sampling. The purpose of this program was to develop
baseline information on the abundance and diversity of invertebrate and fish species at various sites on
Shingle Creek. Montgomery Watson also performed a habitat assessment at each sampling site.
D. 1997 Water Quality Monitoring. Kloiber's February 4 memo presented alternatives
and costs for recommended projects. Lakes recommended for the Met Council's Citizen Assisted
Monitoring Program (CAMP) for 1997 include Bass, Crystal and Magda. The monitoring will be
partially subsidized through Met Council and was previously approved by the Commission.
Because last year's outlet monitoring program began too late to capture spring runoff
events, it was recommended that monitoring at Queen Avenue be continued in 1997. It is also
recommended that the Ryan Lake outlet be monitored to provide a more complete picture of the
watershed outlet loading. This project is also eligible for the 75% cost share from Met Council.
Since the 1996 program found that results from drainage areas to the Bass Creek and
Zane Avenue sites were quite similar, it was recommended that the Bass Creek site be relocated to Ryan
Creek and that monitoring be continued at Zane Avenue.
Hanson moved and D'Andrea seconded a motion to receive the reports. Motion carried.
Butcher moved and Mathison seconded a motion to approve monitoring at the Queen Avenue site.
Motion carried. Mathison moved and Hanson seconded a motion to monitor six lakes -- Eagle, Pike,
Bass, Crystal, Magda, and Middle Twin, including salts testing at Magda, at a cost of $860 each.
Motion carried.
Watershed reconnaissance projects will be presented and discussed at the March meeting.
A representative from the Hennepin Conservation District will also make a presentation of its macro -
invertebrate monitoring program.
E. 1997 Met Council Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program (WOMP) Grant
Agreement. Butcher moved and Callister seconded a motion approving the agreement and authorizing
the Chairman to execute the Agreement subject to addition of language as follows: Nothing herein shall
be deemed a waiver by either party of the limitations of liability set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
466. Motion carried.
Minutes
February 13, 1997
page 3
VI. Project Review.
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. This configuration, which approximates infiltration, should retain nearly 100% of
sediment within the pond. The pond's total storage column and residence time are in excess of Commis-
sion standards. An analysis comparing the nutrient removal efficiency of the pond to a pond designed
to Commission standards is being completed by the Commission's engineer. If the pond does not suf-
ficiently conform to those standards, a variance will be required prior to project approval. There are no
wetlands on the site. D'Andrea moved and Cooper seconded a motion directing the consultant to notify
the City of Brooklyn Center that approval of 97-01 is tabled pending receipt of the following:
1. Analysis by Commission's engineer of water quality treatment efficiency of
proposed stormwater treatment pond.
2. Documentation granting easements over ponding areas and other hydraulic/
hydrologic features.
3. 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.
VII. Local Plans.
A. Brooklyn Center. The City is continuing to make final edits to its Plan. The
Commissioners received a copy of Met Council's comments re the Plan. Brooklyn Center will present
the Plan to the Commission at the March meeting. Time for the approval process has been extended.
B. New Hope. Butcher moved and Hanson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 97-1
Reconfirming Approval of the Local Surface Water Management Plan of the City of New Hope. Motion
carried.
C. Future Role Questionnaire. Three responses have been received. A reminder will be
sent to non -respondents so the questionnaire can be tallied in time for the March meeting.
VIII. 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.
Minutes r
February 13, 1997
page 4
B. Appointments. The cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Crystal have
appointed representatives and alternative representatives to the Commission for terms expiring January
31, 2000.
C. Election of Officers. The Nominating Committee presented a slate of candidates for officers
for the coming year. They are: Maria D;Andrea, Robbinsdale, Chairman;. Gerald Butcher, Maple Grove,
Vice Chairman; Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center, Treasurer; and Craig Cooper, Minneapolis, Secretary.
There being no further. nominations, Cooper moved and Callister seconded a motion to close nominations and
cast a white ballot. Motion carried.
D. Deputy Treasurer. Spector moved and Butcher seconded a motion to appoint Sue Rice, City
of Brooklyn Center, as Deputy Treasurer. Motion carried.
E. Depository. Spector moved and Cooper seconded a motion appointing Norwest Bank Crystal
as the Commission's depository for the coming year. Motion carried.
F. Annual Audit. Spector moved and Butcher seconded a motion to appoint Babcock Langbein
to perform the 1996 audit at a cost of $305. Motion carried.
G. Meeting Location. Butcher moved and Cooper seconded a motion to receive a January
29 letter from the City of Crystal requesting that the Commission change its meeting site. Motion
carried. Mathison moved and Spector seconded a motion to consider this request at the March meeting.
Motion carried. Anderson will canvass the sites available in the communities which reside in both the
Shingle Creek and West Mississippi watersheds and report in March.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson ter`
Recording Secretary
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting - April 14, 1997 - 7:30 p.m.
District Administration Building - Board Room
AGENDA -
I. Cap to Order
11. Approval of Agenda and *Consent Agenda Items
Consent Agenda items (indicated by an asterisk*) are considered to be routine In nature and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in
which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed in sequence.
*III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Recognitions
A. Employee of the Month
B. Others
V. Audience Opporu nits to Address the School Board
A. Student Councils
B. Parent-Teacher Groups
C. Others
Vl. SumdritendenCs Reports and Recommendadont
A. Superintendent
1. New Wayzata High School Construction Project
a. Progress Report
b. Bid Awards
C. Change Order
2. Proposed Board Policy CFD "Shared Decision Making" - Second Reading
* 3. Agreement with Hennepin County for Communities in Collaboration Grant
B. Curriculum and Instruction
1. Resource Teacher Reports
a. Science
b. Social Studies
2. 1997-1998 School Year Calendar
C. Finance and Bushvw Services
1. Monthly Financial Reports
* 2. Finance and Business Recommendations
D. Human Resource Services
1. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the
Teaching Contracts of Named Teachers
* 2. Human Resource Recommendations
Vii. Other Board Acdon
Vlll. Board Reports
IX. New Business
X. Adjourn
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POSTED: 4/9/97
NOTE This School Board regular meeting will be preceded at 6:00 p.m. by a Special/Closed Board Meeting
to discuss negotiation strategies.
IV Metropolitan Council
," Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
PUBLIC MEETINGS ON PROPOS:
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
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METROPOLITAN AREA
The Metropolitan Councirs Transportation Advisory Board will hold four events in the next three
months to provide background information and receive public reaction to the proposed 1998-
2000 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The
first two meetings will provide information on the process and a draft of the TIP. The third
meeting will be an open house for discussion of the proposed program, and the fourth will be a
public hearing to accept public comments on the 171P. All four meetings will be held at the
Metropolitan Council offices, Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth St. , downtown St. Paul.
The program will include highway, transit, bikeway and pedestrian enhancements, and air quality
projects proposed for federal funding throughout the seven -county metropolitan area over the
next three years. The program is prepared annually in accordance with federal requirements and
must contain all projects that are to be implemented with federal transportation funding
assistance. The TIP is prepared jointly by the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota
Department of Transportation. Projects contained in the TIP reflect the region's priorities and
help implement the region's transportation and growth management plans. Projects will be
analyzed to determine impact on regional air quality. The program will be adopted by the
Transportation Advisory Board and approved by the Metropolitan Council.
• Informational Meeting on the TIP Process
Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 2:10 p.m., Metropolitan Council Chambers
• Informational Meeting on the draft TIP
Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 2:10 p.m., Metropolitan Council Chambers
Open House for TIP discussion
Wednesday, June 11, 1997, 4-6 p.m., Conference Room 1-A
• Public Hearing for Comments on the TIP
Wednesday, June 18, 1997, 4 p.m., Metropolitan Council Chambers
All interested persons are encouraged to attend the above sessions and provide comments. Upon
request, the Council will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.
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An Equal Opporfuni[y Employer
Comments, which must be received by Monday, July 14, 19979 may also be submitted as
follows:
• Send written comments to: Emil Brandt, Metropolitan Council, Mears Park Centre, 230 East
Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
• FAX comments to Mr. Brandt at 229-2739
• Record comments on the Council's Public Comment Line at 291-6536
• E-mail comments to: data center@metc.state.mn.us
• Send TTY comments to Mr. Brandt's attention at 291-0904
Free copies of the draft 1998-2000 Transportation Improvement Program will be available on
May 28, 1997 at the Council's Data Center. Call 291-8140 or 291-0904 (TTY) to request a
copy. Other materials describing the Council's transportation efforts are also available.
Questions about the meetings or the transportation issues may be directed to: Emil Brandt (229-
2721) or Carl Ohm (229-2719), Metropolitan Council, 230 East Fifth St. , St. Paul, MN 55101.
WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
1011 First Street South., Suite 200, Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005 Fax: (612) 933-6046
April 4, 1997
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3400 Plymouth. Boulevard
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Dear Mayor and City Council:
First.•quarter-report, 1997,. on closed cases for residents, businesses and.city staff .
of -Plymouth:
I . Juvenile theft, Operation de Novo (OdN) referral, mediated with signed
agreement
2. Business/consumer, Conciliation Court mediation, mediated with no signed
agreement
3. Juvenile vandalism, OdN referral, mediated with signed agreement
4. Juvenile vandalism, OdN referral, mediated -with signed agreement
5. Housing Court mediation, mediated with signed agreement
Our last year's Annual Report will soon be ready for distribution.
WSinc ely,
Susan A. Nelson .
Executive Director '
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Metropolitan
Municipalities
Are levy limits a done deal?
According to several
House and Senate
members, including Tax
Committee chairs Rep. Dee
Long (DFL -Minneapolis) and
Sen. Doug Johnson (DFL -
Tower), the House Republi-
can Caucus and Governor
Arne Carlson, levy limits are
indeed a done deal.
The legislature and the
governor clearly would like
to provide significant edu-
cation property tax relief
and/or education home-
stead credit. In so doing.
and for "legislators's comfort"
they want to insure against
levy "creep" by cities or
counties to fill the property
tax void.
The insurance will come in
the form of levy limits. What
is still open for discussion is
how strict will the limits be
and for how long.
The tax bills in both the
Senate and the House are
being put together now.
They are targeted for
completion by the end of
next week (April 18).
City officials need to act
now! You must try to con-
vince legislators that levy
limits are a bad idea, and/or
that many exceptions are
needed. and voter refer-
enda or reverse referenda
are not only bad policy. but
costly.
Between legislative man-
dates and natural disasters.
city spending increases could
be significant in the next year
or two. These increased costs
will be due to:
♦Pot hole repair
♦ Snow removal
♦ Flood damage/repair
♦ Welfare costs imposed by
state law
♦ Enforcement/prosecution
costs (if DUI goes from .1 to
.08)
♦ Increased employer PERA
contribution (if uniform pen-
sion plan adopted)
♦ Mandatory comprehensive
plan updates
The issues in the various tax
bills are:
♦ Inflation at Implicit Price
Deflator (IPD) ( about 2.8%)
♦ Inflation at IPD minus 1%
♦ No growth or growth for
households
♦ Bonded debt within levy or
special levy
♦ Referendum for levy
above inflation
♦ Reverse referendum for
any levy increase
♦ Length of time -- no time
limit (ie permanent) or levy
limit for two years only
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April 7, 1997
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TO: Mayors, Managers/Administrators
FROM: Tom Egan, AMM President
RE: NOMINATIONS FOR AMM OFFICERS AND
BOARD DIRECTORS WANTED
I. ANNUAL MEETING, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 29,1997:
If you have not done so already, please mark your calendars now for Thursday
evening, May 29 for the 1997 AMM Annual Meeting. The meeting will kick
off with a 5:30 p.m. social hour, a dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting
to follow at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Minneapolis Sheraton
Metrodome Hotel in northeast Minneapolis.
One of the major functions of the Annual Meeting will be to elect a
President, Vice -President, and eight Board Directors. A detailed meeting
notice and program agenda will be mailed in early May.
II. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND BOARD POSITIONS
WANTED:
As noted above, the offices of president, vice-president and eight board
directors are up for election. Your input is needed in suggesting good
candidates for vice-president and board directors.
If you or if you know of a city official you would like to have considered
for nomination, please forward the name and a brief resume to the AMM
office, attention Vern Peterson no later than Monday, April 22.
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Current AMM OfficersBoardmembers
A. Boardmembers whose terms expire in May of 1997
• Officers:
Tom Egan (1), President, Mayor, Eagan
Jim Prosser, Vice -President, Manager, Richfield
Joan Campbell (1), Past President, Councilmember, Minneapolis
• Directors:
Jack Denzer (2), Mayor, Cottage Grove
Susan Hoyt (2), Administrator, Falcon Heights
Bill Huepenbecker, Dir.. of Intergovernmental Relations, St. Paul
Nancy Jorgenson, Mayor, Fridley
Ann Lenczewski, Councilmember, Bloomington
Janice Rettman (3), Councilmember, St. Paul
Pat Scott, Councilmember, Minneapolis
Donn Wiski, Councilmember, Roseville
(1) Upon election of a new president, the immediate past president remains on the Board and the
current past -president leaves the board.
(2) Have completed two two-year terms and not eligible to be re -nominated as a Board Director.
(3) Elected Ramsey County Commissioner -not eligible to be re-elected.
B. Board Directors whose terms expire in May of 1998:
Frank Boyles, Manager, Prior Lake
Lynn Moratzka, Councilmember, Hastings
Gerald Otten, Councilmember, New Hope
Mark Sather, Manager, White Bear Lake
Terry Schneider, Councilmember, Minnetonka
Charlotte Shover, Councilmember, Burnsville
Bill Thompson, Councilmember, Coon Rapids
John Weaver, Councilmember, Anoka
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Teenage drinking
Crack down on access
Drinking and driving make a dan-
gerous, deadly combination, whatever
the age of the driver. But it is an
especially bad combination in teen-
agers, as their higher car crash mortal-
ity rates indicate.
Underage alcohol use is related to
public safety concerns such as violent
crime, safe snowmobile use and
school behavior problems. Youth alco-
hol consumption is also a major con-
tributor to risky sexual behavior, de-
pression and suicide.
Alcohol abuse by teenagers begins
with the first sip, as it is illegal for
them to either purchase or consume
alcoholic beverages in any form. De-
spite the law, it is extraordinarily easy
for teenagers to obtain liquor.
That is why Sen. Ember Reichgott
Junge, DFL -New Hope, authored a
measure to strengthen enforcement
regulations and reduce underage ac-
cess to alcohol. The proposal would
wisely set tougher minimum penalties
for selling to minors; require compli-
ance checks where liquor is sold; fine
underage drinkers for violations; re-
quire server training and hold retailers
responsible for making sure home de-
liveries are received by adults.
Junge's bill passed in Senate com-
mittee, but the House version was de-
feated last week. Still, further restric-
tions on underage access to liquor
should to remain on the public policy
radar screen. Lawmakers should con-
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tinue to press for more responsible
selling practices from retailers.
That said, even proponents .of
tougher access laws recognize that di-
rect sales to minors is just part of the
problem. If every direct sale to an
underage person was eliminated to-
morrow, teens would still get their
hands on plenty of fuel for keggers and
chug -a -lug parties. Drinking until you
drop is almost a ritual rite of passage
for far too many teenagers.
They can indulge in that ritual be-
cause most kids get booze from adults
who purchase it legally — including
from parents who believe it is better
to have teens drunk and safely at
home than drunk and on the road.
What's really better is for them not
to drink at all. Parents who serve alco-
hol to anyone other than their own
children must understand that they
are breaking the law.
To their credit, some metro -area cit-
ies are getting tougher on enforcement
even without stronger state regula-
tions. For example, Plymouth police
officers are no longer just breaking up
beer parties by sending intoxicated.
kids home with a warning. They are
ticketing them and contacting parents.
That is the type of attitude change
which ultimately will have an impact
on teen drinking. Parents, other adults
and retailers must let young people
know unequivocally that underage
drinking is a dangerous mistake.
Internet Contact
From: David Eggum[SMTP:eggums@woddnet.aft.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 1997 4:53 PM
To: Internet Contact
Subject: Deer
Dear Mayor Tierney,
My name is Jayme Eggum. I am fifteen years old and live at 4555 Weston
Lane. My family and I have lived here in this house for about seven
years now, and have always enjoyed the wildlife in our backyard. Besides
the various kinds of birds and pheasants, we take pleasure in the large
number of deer that cross through our yard. We see them most often
around dusk or evening. There have been at least two killed in the last
two weeks right where our yard bumps up to Vicksburg. My family and I
have become concerned over this for a couple reasons. First, we
obviously are saddened at seeing the deer killed. But secondly, we are
worried that someone will get senously inJured. People go way too fast
on this stretch of Vicksburg from County Road 9 to Schmidt Lake Road and
don't take heed of the speed limit or the one deer crossing sign near
Plymouth Covenant Church. I am asking that the city consider putting an
additional deer crossing sign in this area and/or put a stop sigr. at 46th
and Vicksburg to help slow down traffic. This would also benefit the
large number of people who cross this intersection on foot or on bikes.
We would hate to wait until someone is seriously injured or killed before
something is done about this stretch of road. We ask you to please
protect the wildlife and also the citizens of Plymouth by seriously
considering this. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely, Jayme Eggum
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April 8, 1997
Geoff Wagner
4840 Ranchview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Geoff:
CiTv OF
PLYMOUTFF
Thank you for your letter dated March 31. On behalf of the City Council, Park Commission
and staff, I'd like to reassure you that the City takes very seriously the responsibility to
maintain our existing tree cover and supplement it with additional new trees. Although it is not
within our power to stop all new development within the community, we do have very strong
ordinances which require the developer to maintain existing tree cover wherever possible in
their developments and/or to replace trees that do come down. The City has a full time
forestry department which does year round care and maintenance of all our trees. This year, I
am pleased to tell you that we will be planting over 1,000 trees in the community in an effort
to beautify our city. I also want to assure you that the City Council has been very supportive
in developing a park program for the entire community of Plymouth.
Thank you for your time and interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Geoff Wagner
4840 Ranchview Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55446
March 31,1997
Dear Council Members,
My name is Geoff Wagner and I'm from scout troop 477. 1 go to Plymouth Creek
Elementary and I am concerned about the rate of trees being cut down in Plymouth.
We need to preserve the trees that we have. The trees are part of this community just
like we are. We also need to stop the fast rate of building because that leads to cutting
down more trees. I also think that we should have more money put into the park
service to make Plymouth a nicer place to live.
Sincere y,
Geoff Wagner
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April 9, 1997
Mr. Peter Tysdal
3015 East Medicine Lake Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Tysdal:
A copy of your letter of March 24, 1997 to several Councilmembers was forwarded to me
for my review and a response.
The City of Plymouth has an ordinance, 1310.07, subdivision 1 which restricts parking on
any public streets or alleys within the City for more than 12 consecutive hours and always
during the hours of 2 to 5 a.m. This ordinance has been in effect since January 9, 1984.
All City ordinances have a public hearing before they are adopted by the Council. All
citizens may voice their opinions and/or objections to ordinances under consideration at
that time.
As this is a current ordinance for the City of Plymouth, the police department will
continue to enforce violations across the City, whenever we become aware of them. The
tags that have been issued to you are a matter for the courts.
Sincerely,
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Crai 'C. Gerdes
D12tor of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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PLYMOUTH ABeau tifulPlace'To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
Peter Tysdal
3015 East Medicine Lake Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
(612) 545 1 178
March 24, 1997
Judy Johnson
Councilmember at Large
12950 30th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Dear Council Member Johnson: L 4C,
On March 16, 199.7, 1 and my tenant received parking tickets -tor violating the Plymouth
parking ordinance which prohibits parking between the hours of 2.00 and 5:00 A.M. I regard
this as blatant harassment. The facts are as follows. Last month Hennepin Parks was unable to
garner the votes to force an eminent domain proceeding of my 2 adjoining properties, as well as
the other remaining developed property at 3045 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Being that my
properties are wedged between the boulevard and the lake, in a steep embankment, I have no
place to park my second car. More importantly, my above stated tenant, as well as my tenant at
3005 E.M.L.B., have no other place to park than next to the boulevard. I also realize that
Plymouth wishes to widen the boulevard, and believe the city was counting on Hennepin Parks
prevailing in taking our homes.
I believe these parking tickets are simply attempts to make my life miserable and cause
me to sell. If my 2 tenants are also harassed by the police for such parking they will move.
This in turn this will reduce the value of my properties, particularly the one at 3005 E.M.L.S.
This is because I would only be able to rent to a minute segment of society who walks, bicycles,
or uses public transportation. That segment probably could not afford the rent, while an
extreme hardship on me as landlord. Consequently, this property would become near worthless.
Plymouth was not even a township, let alone a city, until 1955, well after my homes
were built. Thereafter the City of Plymouth, with its ordinances, began to encroach on their
owners. It seems reasonable to presume that at the time the properties were built the owners
had a reasonable expectancy of a right to reasonable access to their properties. I do not believe
anything on the part of Plymouth government, such as parking restrictions, could have been
objected to-untit the present. •FoF the -city to be allowed to deny one's use -of ene'S land by; in
effect, disallowing the owner's access to his land, without just compensation, is wrong. I
believe the only proper and legitimate option the city has is to force its own eminent domain
proceeding, instead of continuing this under handed way of dealing with its citizens. Until then,
I and my tenants would like to be left alone in peace.
Can one or all of you stop the city from trampling on our rights?
Your truly,
Peter Tysdal
c:c: Council Member Saundra Spigner
c:c: Council Member Christian A, Preus
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April 10, 1997
Ms. Audrey J. Reid
4385 Trenton Lane #201
Plymouth, MN 55442
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SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO LETTER TO MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
DATED MARCH 14, 1997
Dear Ms. Reid:
Your letter referenced above has been referred to me for response to the portions pertaining to
the questions and/or concerns you raised about the City's transit system. As you indicated in
your letter, we have corresponded back and forth on several occasions, and additionally have
had a few telephone conversations regarding the City's transit system.
It is my hope that this letter will provide you with some updated information and assure you
that the City Council is working diligently to improve the City's transit system. As the Mayor
indicated to you in her response dated March 17, 1997, the City Council has formed a Transit
Subcommittee that is currently meeting periodically to examine a wide range of transit issues
and the City's transit system in general. The Transit Subcommittee consists of the Mayor, and
Councilmembers Tim Bildsoe, Ginny Black, and Judy Johnson.
Again, I would like to reiterate to you that it is my opinion the City is doing everything within
its power to ensure accessible transportation to everyone in the community, as evidenced by
the fact that one year ago, in April of 1996, we placed nine new lift -equipped vehicles in
service in the Metrolink system as well as four new lift -equipped vehicles in the Dial -A -Ride
system.
Additionally, on October 7, 1996, we implemented a Fixed Route Circulator in the city, also
using lift -equipped vehicles. The Circulator consists of two vehicles that run on fixed routes
from 8:50 a.m. to 3:48 p.m., Monday through Friday.
As I previously indicated to you, it is our hope that over time we will be able to expand the
hours of operation of the Circulator known as the Plymouth Rider, as well as decrease the
round trip times for this service.
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PLYMOUTH .1'Beau 4u!'Place'Ta Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
Ms. Audrey J. Reid
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The City Council is placing a high priority to serving the disabled community, seniors, and
low income individuals wishing to remain independent. This is evidenced by the quality of
vehicles, the Dial -A -Ride service, as well as the Plymouth Rider. Additionally, we are the
recipients of a federal grant appropriated through MnDOT to receive a small bus that is lift -
equipped and will be operated by the City of Plymouth with special emphasis on providing
service to meet the needs of the disabled, seniors and low income residents. The details of this
service are still being worked on by the Transit Subcommittee and an exact delivery date for
the vehicle has not been determined, however, it is my belief that the vehicle will be delivered
late this summer or early Fall.
You mentioned in your letter problems during the afternoon with the Dial -A -Ride service,
especially between the hours of 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and the fact that it is difficult to find a ride
at that time because the vehicles are taken up by picking up school children. I think this
statement needs some clarification. The hours you mentioned are considered peak hours and
no doubt there are school children using the Dial -A -Ride service at that time, but by no means
are all of the vehicles full of school children during those times each day. There are . many
people that use the Dial -A -Ride service for transportation to and from work on a daily basis at
those times also.
You are correct in saying there is no service after 4:30 on Saturday until Monday morning or
after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. We have experimented in the past and found that additional
hours, even though desirable by a few, are not utilized by enough passengers to make that
service cost effective. In fact, at one time we provided Sunday service which subsequently was
dropped due to lack of ridership, and as you indicated, we have cut back from two vehicles on
Saturday to one vehicle because the demand is not there. We have also run later evening hours
during the Holiday Season from Thanksgiving until- Christmas, but again have found that the
demand is not there to justify the cost of the service.
As you may recall, the City's hands are somewhat tied in providing the service due to the fact
that we have to account to the Metropolitan Council for the cost of any service we provide, and
actually justify a subsidy per passenger cost that is in accordance with guidelines established by
the Metropolitan Council for that type of service.
You again mentioned the survey being sent out in the Plymouth News Letter and perhaps you
recall that I previously indicated to you that I thought your idea of a community -wide survey
was a good idea, and that we would make every effort to accomplish that sometime during
1997. However, we will continue to survey the riders of the respective Metrolink and Dial -A -
Ride services as well as focus heavily on the new Circulator system in its first six months of
operation to ensure that we are meeting as many needs as possible of those able to use that
particular service.
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Ms. Audrey J. Reid
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I also know that you are well aware of the efforts that the City Council has made to continue
Metro Mobility service in Plymouth and did in fact enter into a cost sharing agreement
whereby service would be continued, even though hours of service were reduced system wide
due to inadequate funding at the state level.
Even though you perceive that the service being provided in the City of Plymouth is not
adequate for the needs of many, it is my belief that the City is doing a good job of providing
the best variety of transportation to serve the needs of many residents and still comply with
guidelines established by the Metropolitan Council, yet, no doubt there is always room for
improvement. There are many suburban communities that do not have the ability to provide
service such as ours and have expressed disappointment and frustration because of that.
You may recall I mentioned to you in a letter last Fall that we are coordinating and hosting a
group of Plymouth transportation providers, including all social service providers, public
transit operators, and Metro Mobility. This group has been meeting on a regular basis and we
are coordinating our efforts with the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, a
consolidation services program. We will continue to meet on a regular basis and input from
that group will be analyzed and evaluated when we are formulating the service plan for the
new vehicle that will be placed into service sometime in 1997.
You are more than welcome to attend those meetings and if you have a desire to do so, please
contact me at 509-5521 and I will make every effort to arrange transportation for you so that
you may attend the meetings.
Again, I hope you can see from the above information that the City of Plymouth is continuing
to work on problems addressed in your recent letter as well as previous letters and do desire to
provide the best transportation services possible within the guidelines established for us by the
Metropolitan Council.
Thank you for taking the time to communicate your concerns to the Mayor and Council. I
hope that I have addressed all of your concerns in a satisfactory manner, and please rest
assured that we are working on the concerns you have raised.
Sweeney
Administrator
cc: Mayor Joy Tierney and members of the City Council
Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager (97-23)
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Ms. Soy Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Joy,
I just wanted to send a note letting you know how much I appreciate the efforts of Greg
.Cook. - -
We recently experienced a collapse of the sewer line from our house. You can imagine
how difficult of a situation that is. We were unsure of how to proceed, who was
responsible for repairs, and how long it might take before our house was "livable"
again.
1 called the city and quite honestly expected minimal assistance, and perhaps
bureaucratic delays. We experienced quite the opposite!
Greg Cook listened to our situation and was extremely helpful. He advised us of the
procedures to follow and made sure that people were available almost immediately to
review the situation and advise us as to appropriate actions.
He was available as necessary, and was truly interested in helping us correct the problem
as soon as possible. When city employees were required to be present, Greg made sure he
was available. To make a long story short, Greg made a potentially very difficult.
situation much easier, and repairs were effected within 48 hours.
We bave been residents of Plymouth for 5 years, and while we've always enjoyed living
here, we never thought too much about how the city compares to others. Dealing with
people like Greg makes one realize what a great city Plymouth is, and makes you take a
different view of paying taxes. Working with people like Greg has caused me to realize
that if we ever did move we would want to stay in Plymouth.
Than You,
i
Victor Zra
18220 20th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
April 3, 1997
C1v OF
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Natalie Malphrus .
Executive Director of Finance and Business
210 Co. Rd. 101, Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Natalie:
I'm writing this short note to confirm our conversation with regard to the future community
use of Greenwood Elementary School property. As you are aware, just over a year ago, the
City finished its youth sports study looking ten years into the future for the needs of additional
sports facilities in our community.
The recent development of the new Wayzata High School gymnasiums, the Elm Creek
Playfield and the Armstrong High School gymnasium are all the results based on our needs
analysis completed at that time. Our needs analysis also indicates that as the community grows
and participation in youth and adult sports continue to grow, we will need to continue to
develop new facilities to meet our growing community's needs.
We have been studying for some time the property that is surrounding Greenwood Elementary
School. The acquisition of the additional residential property at Greenwood School would
allow the city and school district to cooperate on further developing this site for youth
baseball, softball, football and soccer facilities. We believe this would be the most economical
way to develop new facilities in a growing part of our community.
The city is very interested in exploring these opportunities with the school district and moving
forward at the right time together to make the necessary improvements.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: Dwight Johnson
City Council
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PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place'Io Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
April 9, 1997
Members of the City Council
Plymouth, Minnesota
Subject:
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Action taken 4/8/97 --Planning Com
meeting regarding Moen/Leuer Cons
Dear Council Members:
At the above captioned hearing, action taken was to table the
development proposed and recommend a traffic study be completed
before further votes were taken.
Prior to this decision, there was considerable written and oral
data submitted by various interested parties.
The planning staff based their approved recommendations on earlier
studies which do not include many of the changes made recently.
Traffic conditions on 36th Street between Vicksburg Lane and
County Road 9 have changed and are continually changing. The
additions to the City Center area, the new high school and the
planned theatre complex will increase the impact.
It is our understanding that the City is concerned about funding
for a traffic study. It is respectfully suggested that the City
look to the owner/developer for financial assistance as they have
most to gain and to date they have not contributed to costs for
36th Street.
We would like to request that all meetings regarding the proposed
project be open to the public, in accordance with the law, and
that we be advised of all such meetings.
Your consideration in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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�D�NAIdW • BUTLER
3640 Black Oaks Lane North
Plymouth, M.
612-557-6876
cc: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
April 9, 1997
Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth, MN. 55447
Subject: Moen/Leuer Construction (97012)
Proposed Access to Development from 36th Street
Dear Ms. Hurlburt:
We attended the Planning Commission Hearing on 4/8/97 with
reference to the above matter. As you are no doubt aware, the
decision was made to continue the matter of.approval until a
traffic study has been completed.
Several matters were brought to our attention, which we were not
aware of, i.e., it appears that while there are other options
open to give access to the contractor to his property, these
options were not explored completely. It was also brought out
that the planning department recommendations were based upon
information that was several years old, rather than current and
projected information.
There were many suggestions made by those attending the meeting,
and combining those with our own observations, we would like to
suggest the easiest solution to this problem:
1. Several homeowners suggested dead -ending 36th Street.
It would make sense to close off the entrance to
Vicksburg Lane where so many accidents are occurring.
This would force Sugar Hills residents to go out
on County Road 9, something we feel sure they would
not object to.
2. One of our major concerns after listening to City
personnel, is that the owner of the parcel on
Vicksburg Lane and 36th Street will soon want to
develop his site. The City has indicated that his
entrance would be off of Vicksburg Lane, however,
if the 36th Street entrance is approved for the
above development, the City is much more likely to
suggest that ALL traffic be routed onto 36th. It
would make much more sense to approach the owner
now and have ALL the traffic go out onto Vicksburg
Lane, after closing off 36th Street.
This solution would be the most economical for the City, the
developer would pay his fair share for the street and all the
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4/9/97
Sugar Hills residents, townhome owners and single home dwellers
would be supportive. It would also remove all safety considerations
for 36th Street and stop it from becoming a speedway for the
projected highschool traffic in the fall.
One of the statements in the Planning and Zoning Application
Staff Report states:"...(Page 5) Most of this truck traffic would
occur during weekdays when residents are at work...."
It should be noted that over half of the reisdent of both Sugar
Hills Townhomes and the single family homes have one or more
persons at home ALL DAY. Two of our owners have adult impaired
children living at home. Many of the older residents have health
problems. The single family residences have at last count 12
children at the bus stops:
The statement in the report was incorrect and certainly was not
researched by anyone.
Everyone at the Planning Commission hearing felt that the buildings
were acceptable, although they preferred office only for the complex.
I believe that even this reservation would be eliminated by routing
the traffic off of Vicksburg Lane. With 36th Street closed off,
the impact would be considerably lessened.
It is impossible to understand how anyone can say that 400 cars,
plus vistor's cars, plus trucks, added to what is already a traffic
hazzard on 36th Street, can be considered "safe".
The only possible reason for allowing 36th Street to be used for
the proposed development would be if NO OTHER OPTION WAS AVAILABLE.
Until the most obvious solution has been pursued, this matter
should be put on hold.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours, MARIE BUTLER, Homeowner
3�6ka Black Oaks Lane No.
Plymouth,MN. 55446
cc: City Council Members
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DATE: April 11, 1997
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Agenda Items for April 16, 1997
Note: I will be absent from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening next week.
Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert will be Acting Manager at this meeting.
6E. City Water Supply Plan. This plan is required by the Met Council. It covers
both emergency rationing if a major part of our water system goes down, and also
various aquifer conservation steps the City could take. Staff believes that the current
odd -even summertime sprinkling restriction does not conserve water so much as it
evens out the use for our water towers. It may not be needed in a year when our new
Vicksburg water tower comes on line. However, we may wish to consider a tiered
water rate system in the future to discourage over use without over regulation.
6G. Hoyt Development, Schmidt Lake Road and I-494. This is a large development
of almost 214,000 square feet of office/industrial uses. The item before us is whether
or not to eliminate several acres of commercial guiding. The applicant seems to have
made a good case that the absence of an interchange as well as the uncertainty about
extending Fernbrook Lane north at this time limits the commercial viability of this site.
In any case, much of the immediate area is within one mile of other commercial areas.
6H. Lot split at 17105 24"' Avenue. The Planning Commission and staff have
recommended denial because:
• the record shows a clear intention that this lot not be developed further
• neighbors have lived for years with a clear expectation that it will not be developed
• the resulting lots and setbacks would be significantly incompatible with the
immediate surroundings
• there is no hardship to support the variance
6I. West Health 2nd Building. This second medical building is another significant
addition to the City and generally follows the original plan, except that this building is a
little bit smaller.
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6J. Amend O -R zoning regulations to allow extended stay hotels. A regular hotel
would often not be appropriate in a transition zone to residential uses. However, an
extended stay hotel would be more residential or apartment -like in character, and would
be compatible as defined. Therefore, an extended stay hotel is defined and would be
allowed in the O -R zoning district.
6K and 6L. These items make corrections to the zoning map adopted early this year.
6W. Vicksburg Lane street reconstruction. The street rating for the area south of
County Road 6 is in the 60's, indicating a need for reconstruction. North of County
Road 6, the rating varies from the upper 60's to the upper 70's, indicating a need for
reconditioning (milling 1 '/2 inches and resurfacing). Only a few homes have driveways
onto Vicksburg and would be assessed. No storm sewer, curb and gutter, or utility
assessments are contemplated, so the assessments would be under $1,000. A
neighborhood meeting is planned for the evening of April 30`h.
The source of funding is proposed to be interest earnings from Tax Increment Districts.
Currently, our bond counsel has opined that these TIF interest earnings are not
restricted and may be spent for a project such as this. However, the State Auditor has
indicated her opinion that interest on TIF should be restricted, but no official rulings
have been received from the State Auditor. In addition, the Legislature is considering
further restrictions on TIF and TIF related revenue. If new rules or laws are made that
declare interest on TIF to be restricted to TIF laws and procedures, and if these laws
and procedures change significantly in this Legislative session, then our future ability to
use these funds may be quite restricted or even eliminated. Therefore, it may be
important to obligate these interest funds at this time:
6Y. Sewer Rate Increase. The sump pump program will help save about $200,000
per year. However, the annual deficit in the Sewer fund is now $400,000 per year.
The proposed increase will recover about half of that shortfall, allowing the sump pump
program to cover the remainder. The average user will see a 4'/z % increase. Since
the last increase was in 4'/2 years ago, the increase represents about a 1% increase per
year. Over 72% of our expenses are for Met Council sewer treatment charges. The
Met Council expenses have increased by 22.4%, or $712,629, in the last 4'/2 years.
7A. Vacation of Easements. Another routine request with no known opposition.
8A. Lot Division at 18520 County Road 6. The two main issues for this holdover
item were: (1) drainage, and (2) the City's legal position. Staff has revisited the site
and determined that requiring a swale or culvert on the west side of the property prior
to issuance of the building permit should successfully address the drainage issue. This
has been added to the proposed resolution for approval. The City Attorney has
provided his opinion for you. The motion on the floor when the subject was tabled was
to deny. If council wishes to approve with conditions instead, an amending or
substituting motion could be made.
8B. Approve Bond Counsel. A staff committee of the people who work with the
Bond Counsel most often (Dale Hahn, Anne Hurlburt, and Roger Knutson) has selected
Dorsey and Whitney as the best choice. I believe the staff committee has made the
right choice after a thorough review. But, if the Council feels uncomfortable in
approving staff's recommendation, I would suggest that the matter be tabled and one or
both of the following be done:
1. The Council or a subcommittee meet with the staff committee to review the
recommendation and the reasons for it, and/or
2. The Council or a subcommittee actually participate in a second round of interviews
with all four proposers.
8C. Mann Theater Project. The final plans look very acceptable to the staff and the
Council's direction for a full intersection at 35`' and Vicksburg has been accomplished.
This is not on consent because there may be unusual public interest in seeing the actual
plan reviewed briefly.
81). Conor Meadows Plat Two. This is located east of Peony Lane and south of the
new Schmidt Lake Road, and west of the current Holly Lane. Eric Blank and the
planning staff proactively worked to provide for a future realignment of Holly Lane in
this area to the west, so that the long range future of the Hollydale Golf Course can be
assured. Someday, it will need to expand, particularly with a new clubhouse, although
there are no short-term plans to do this by the present owners. The realignment will
allow this and other improvements to the golf course in the long range. The Park and
Recreation Commission has had an ongoing project to determine how to support the
continuation of golf available to the general public in Plymouth. Some neighbors to the
north of new Schmidt Lake Road are concerned about the impacts on their driveway
and property
8E Consideration of resolutions on lobbying the Chief Judge on Charter
Commission appointments. Councilmember Preus has proposed a resolution which
would put the Council on record as opposing the efforts of any member to lobby the
Chief Judge on the appointments to the Charter Commission. After the last Council
meeting, I mentioned an idea to the City Attorney and several council members that a
solution might be to allow lobbying by individual council members, but pass a
resolution stating that such council members should promptly disclose any such
lobbying to the full Council. This would address one of the main concerns presented
that the whole process by out in the open. I believe Mr. Preus may still prefer that the
Council oppose lobbying, but suggested that both resolutions be prepared for
consideration.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 16,1997
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM — Individuals may address the Council
about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of
15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not
needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the
agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items
discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or
Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Recognize Plymouth Volunteers
B. "Peace Rains" Project at Plymouth Middle School,
Dana Anderson, Coordinator
C. Plymouth Environmental Fair
D.. Present Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting to Finance Director Hahn and the Finance Department
5. APPROVE AGENDA — Councilmembers may add items to the
agenda including items contained in the Council Information
Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The
Council will not normally take official action on items added to the
agenda.
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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April 16, 1997
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6. CONSENT AGENDA — These items are considered to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
A. Approve City Council Minutes
B. Approve Disbursements
C. Approve Student Membership on Plymouth Human Rights
Commission (requested by Plymouth Human Rights Commission)
D. Amend Park User Fees and Policies
*E. Approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City Water
Supply Plan. City of Plymouth. (96106)
F. Approve Final Payment for Ice Arena — American Structural Metals
*G. Approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Planned Unit
Development General Plan, and Preliminary Plat to allow
construction of five office/industrial buildings totaling 213,950
square feet on five lots for property located at the northwest
quadrant of Interstate 494 and Schmidt Lake Road. Hoyt
Properties, Inc. (97003)
H. Deny a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat to replat Lot 11, Block 6,
Sunny Acres 2"d Addition, and Outlot B, Sunny Acres 3`d Addition
for the creation of two lots, and a Variance from the minimum lot
size standards for property located at 17105 24`h Avenue North,
east of Holly Lane. Sidney Brennan. (97004)
*I. Approve a Planned Unit Development General Plan Amendment
and Interim Use Permit to construct an 85,000 square foot medical
building to the existing West Health complex located at 2855
Campus Drive. Tobin Real Estate Company. (97013)
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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April 16, 1997
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*J. Approve an Ordinance amending the O–R (Office Residential)
Zoning District to allow extended stay hotels. Homestead Village,
Inc. (97016)
*K. Approve Rezoning of five commercial lots from C-1 (Convenience
Commercial District) to C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial District)
for 11520, 11530, 11540, 11550 and 11610 County Road 10. City
of Plymouth. (97017)
*L. Approve Rezoning of 12 residential lots from P–I (Public/
Institutional District) to RSF-2 (Single Family Detached Dwelling
District 2) for property located south of 23`d Avenue, north of West
Medicine Lake Park, and west of Medicine Lake Drive West. City
of Plymouth. (97018)
M. Approve a Site Plan Amendment to allow the driving range
building to be relocated 45 feet east and 10 feet north of the
previously approved location. The amendment would also provide
for 20 additional on-site parking spaces for the Adult Correctional
Facility located at 1145 Shenandoah Lane North. Hennepin County
Property Services, Inc. (97020)
N. Approve Change Order for Ice Arena — Ben Franklin Electric
O. Approve Wetland Mitigation Plan for Conor Meadows II (less than
10,000 square feet impacted)
*P. Approve Planned Unit Development Final Plat for property
located at the northeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Northwest
Boulevard. BRW, Inc. (96155)
Q. Approve Application for Lawful Gambling Exemption for Oakwood
Elementary School
R. Approve Reduction of Development Contract Financial Guarantee
for Savannah Addition
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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April 16, 1997
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S. Receive Petition and Set Public Hearing on Vacation of Drainage
Easement for Ponding on Lot 1, Block 2, Northwest Business
Campus 4`h Addition
T. Approve Construction Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin
County for Street Improvements and Traffic Signal at Annapolis
Lane and Co. Rd. 6. Home Depot.
U. Authorize Condemnation for Schmidt Lake Road Improvements
Adjacent to Conor Meadows Addition, Project No. 7005
V. Approve Change Order No. 1 for 1995 Street Reconstruction
Improvement, Project No. 501
W. Receive Preliminary Engineering Report and Set Public Improvement
Hearing for Vicksburg Lane Reconstruction from Hwy. 55 to Gleason
Lake Road, Project No. 7010
X. Approve Certificate of Completion of Contract between the City of
Plymouth, Prudential Insurance Company of America and West
Suburban Health Campus
Y. Approve Sewer Utility Rate Increase
Z. Designate Use of Funds from 1997 Phosphate -Free Fertilizer Sale
AA. Amend Payment Schedule for Sanitary Sewer Assessments on
Wayzata High School, City Project No. 503 (Levy 13887 and 13888)
BB. Approve Issuance of $6,000,000 of Tax Exempt Bonds for
Woodland Village Investments Limited Partnership. Progress
Casting Project.
CC. Establish May 21, 1997 as a Special City Council meeting to meet
with Hennepin County Commissioners
DD. Approve Tobacco License for Mr. Gas
EE. Approve Garbage Hauler License for Waste Technology Inc.
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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April 16, 1997
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Vacation of Utility and Drainage Easements in Lot 4, Block 2,
Seven Ponds Fourth Addition
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Approve a Lot Division for property located at 18520 County
Road 6. JEMProperties (96165)
B. Approve Bond Counsel
C. Approve Site Plan, Conditional use Permit and Variances for
Plymouth Town Center located north of 35th Avenue and east
of Vicksburg Lane. Carlson Real Estate & Mann Theatres. (97033)
*D. Approve a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment, Conditional Use
Permit, Variances and Preliminary Plat for 19 single family
detached homes and 46 multi -family homes known as Conor
Meadows Plat Two, for property located northeast of Peony Lane
and the Soo Line Railroad. Janco, Inc. (96150)
E. Consideration of Resolutions Relating to Lobbying the Chief Justice
on Appointments to the Charter Commission
9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
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10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.