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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Beginning March S, Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe will begin holding sessions
in the Administration Library, beginning at 6: 00 p.m. before each Council meeting to meet
with residents and receive their comments.
MARCH 18 7:30 A.M. TWINWEST — PLYMOUTH COFFEE BREAK
Council Chambers
MARCH 19 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
APRIL 2 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
APRIL 9 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW
Council Chambers
APRIL 16 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 7:00 P.M.,
Hadley Lake Room.
4. SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNITYPOLICING, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 6:00 P.M.
Medicine Lake Room. Please note time change.
5. SUBCOMMITTEE ON STREET ASSESSMENTS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 7:00 P.M,
City Hall Lunchroom.
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6. PRAC, THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers.
7. PLYMOUTH COMMUTE WEST JOB FAIR, MARCH 13, 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.,
Radisson Hotel.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE ON BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, MARCH 19, 6:00 P.M.,
Medicine Lake Room.
9.. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 7: 00 P.M., Council Chambers.
10. SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSITIPACT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 7:00 P.M., Hadley
Lake Conference Room, Lower Level.
11. HRA, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers.
12. MEETING CALENDARS — March and April meeting calendars are attached. (M-6)
1. STAFF REPORTS
a. (I-1 a)
2. AGENDAS
a. (I -2a) A draft agenda for the March 19 City Council Meeting is attached.
b. (I -2b) The agenda for the March 12 Community Policing Committee is attached.
C. (I -2c) The agenda for the Environmental Quality Committee meeting on March 11.
d. (I -2a) The agenda for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission on
March 13.
e. (I -2e) The agenda for the PRAC meeting on March 13.
3. MINUTES
a. (I -3a) The minutes from the February 19, 1997 Community Policing Subcommittee.
b. (I -3b) The minutes from the February 18, 1997 Environmental Quality Committee.
C. (I -3c) The minutes from the January 9, 1997 Shingle Creek Watershed Commission.
4. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. (I -4a) Announcement of LMC Workshop "Basics of TIF." Call Kurt if interested in
attending.
b. (I --4b) Announcement of LMC Legislative Conference, March 20,1997. Call Kurt if
interested in attending.
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C. (I -4c) Announcement of Municipal Finance Workshop sponsored by GTS.
d. (I -4d) Municipal Legislative Commission Update, February 26, 1997.
5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
a. (I -5a) Letter from Maria Gottwalt to Mayor Tierney on the proposed Gramercy Park
development. Mayor Tierney has asked Anne Hurlburt to respond.
b. (I -5b) Letter from Tim and Amy Meyer to Mayor Tierney on the proposed Gramercy
Park development. Mayor Tierney has asked Anne Hurlburt to respond.
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
a. (I -6a) Letter from the East Parker's Lake Home Owners Association to Park and
Recreation Director Eric Blank, donating $100 toward landscaping materials for the
cabin restoration at Parker's Lake.
b. (I -6b) Letter from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt to the Builders
Association of the Twin Cities regarding northwest Plymouth planning.
C. (I -6-c) Letter from City Manager Dwight Johnson to the Minnesota Multi -Housing
Association regarding special assessment policies for apartments in Plymouth.
d. (I -6d) Letter from David Sellergren on behalf of Town and Country Homes regarding
the land use guide plan amendment for the property in the northwest quadrant of
Highway 55 and Dunkirk Lane. (Discussed at the March 5 council meeting)
e. (I -6e) Letter from Public Works Director Fred Moore to the homeowners in the
Cavanaugh addition, notifying them of the March 12 meeting.
7. FRIDAY FAX, the League of Minnesota City's weekly update on legislative activity. (I--7)
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03/06/97
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 19, 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. Recognition of Retiring City Employees
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.
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
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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March 19, 1997
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B. Approve Disbursements
C. Approve 1997 Garbage Hauler Licenses
D. Approve Antennas for West Health
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Approve 1996 Unaudited Financial Statement and Transfers
of Funds.
B. Approve Mission Change for I-494 Corridor Commission
C. Approve Council Goals and Priorities Work Plan for 1997-1998
D. Discussion of appointing citizens to council subcommittees
(requested by Councilmember Spigner)
9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Report on Newly Elected Officials Conference (requested by
Council member Johnson)
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
AGENDA
City Council Subcommittee on
Community Po/icing
Wednesday, March 12, 1997
6:30 p.m.
I. Call to order
II. Approval of minutes from February 19, 1997 meeting
III. Future Committee organizational make-up
Continue discussion on structure and direction/mission
Also discuss name of group
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
AGENDA MEETING NO. 59
Tuesday, 7:00 P.M. March 11, 1997
Hadley Lake Room, Plymouth City Hall
7:00 P.M. Call to Order/Chair - Martin Frank
7:05 P.M. Review & Approval of Minutes
7:15 P.M Reports/Updates
7:15 P.M . Global Action Plan Funding Proposal
7:30 P.M. . Environmental Fair Update
7:35 P.M. . Plymouth Environmental Business Partnership (PBEP):
Phone Survey Update
7:45 P.M. . Water Resources Management Plan
7:50 P.M. . Wetland Management Plan:
7:45 P.M. . EQC 1997 Work Plan:
7:55 P.M. . Mr. Jes' Concern and Bassett Creek Update
8:00 P.M. New Business
Discussion
9:00 P.M Adjourn
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SHINGLE CREEK WSTERSHED MANOGEMENT 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, March 13, 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 February meeting.*
4. Reports from officers.
5. Approval of claims.
Consideration of communications.
a. Communications Log.*
b. Village Green Environmental Fair.*
C. Tools for Drinking Water Protection.*
d. Work Team Report.*
e. Hagemeister Pond.
1) February 18, 1997, City of Crystal.*
2) February 13, 1997, Flower Body Schutz & Stevens, PLLC.*
7. Water Quality.
a. 1997 Monitoring Projects.*
b. Eagle Lake/Pike Lake/Cedar Island Lake Reconnaissance Report.*
C. 1997 Met Council WOMP Grant Agreement.
d. HCD Macroinvertebrate presentation.
8. Project Reviews.
a. SC97-01 St. Alphonsus Parish, Brooklyn Center.*
b. SC97-02 Northgate III, Maple Grove.*
C. SC97-03 Zane Business Center, Brooklyn Park.*
9. Wetland Conservation Act.
a. RFQ Wetland Replacement Program from MBWSR.*
b. February 25 letter from F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading re wetland credits.*
10. Local Plans.
a. Brooklyn Center.
1) Resolution approving plan.
b. Robbinsdale.
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1) March 5 comments from Met Council.*
2) Resolution Reconfirming Approval.
C. Results of Questionnaire re future role of Commission re project reviews.* (If you are receiving yellow
questionnaire, please complete and return via FAX by Wednesday, March 12.)
11. Other Business.
a. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Agreement.
b. Change of meeting site.*
12. Adjournment.
* in meeting packet.
BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
March 13, 1997, 7 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Approved plan for East Medicine Lake regional trail
b. Approved hiring consultant to develop cost estimate for activity center
c. Approved West Medicine Lake phase 3 park plan
d. Accepted annual report and thanked Commission for their work
5. Unfinished Business
a. West Medicine Lake Park update
b. Ice arena/Life Time Fitness update
c. Open spaces update
d. Elm Creek playfield update
e. Continue golf course discussion
f. East Medicine Lake regional trail update
g. Skateboard park grant update - view videotape
h.
6. New Business
a. Review trail needs on 19th Avenue adjacent to Imperial Hills Park
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting - April 10
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Plymouth Subcommittee on
Community Policing
Minutes of Meeting
February 19, 1997
5.30 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Tim Bildsoe, Christian Preus, and
Saundra Spigner, City Manager Dwight Johnson, Citizen Kim Koehnen, Chief Craig
Gerdes, Sgt. Mike Goldstein, and Public Safety Tech Svcs Supervisor Barb Cox.
Councilmember Bildsoe called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Bildsoe noted the
first item on the agenda was the selection of a chair and alternate chair for the
committee. He stated he would like to open by nominating Councilmember Preus
for Chair and was seeking a second for this nomination. Sgt. Goldstein seconded
the nomination. Councilmember Spigner stated she would like to nomination
Councilmember Bildsoe for the position. Bildsoe thanked her for the nomination but
stated he would like to decline. After some discussion, Spigner agreed to withdraw
the nomination. After some discussion on the item by the group, the nomination of
Councilmember Preus for Chair was called for a vote. All voted in favor, none
opposed, motion passed.
Councilmember Preus then took over the meeting. The next item on the agenda
was the selection of an alternate Chair. Councilmember Spigner nominated Chief
Gerdes, Councilmember Bildsoe seconded. There was no further discussion. All
voted in favor, none opposed, motion passed.
Preus then noted the agenda needed a correction as there were items I and III, but
no item II. Cox noted this was a clerical error. Chief Gerdes stated there were two
additional items which should be added to the agenda; the approval of the minutes
and a letter of resignation from one of the citizen representatives.
Preus stated we would first deal with the approval of the minutes from the
December 18, 1996 meeting. Moved by Ms. Koehnen, seconded by Chief Gerdes.
All voted in favor, none opposed, motion passed.
Next, Chief Gerdes stated he and Councilmember Bildsoe, as acting Chair, received
a written letter of resignation from citizen representative Mary Ann Biermeier.
Preus read the letter for members. Chief Gerdes moved we accept the resignation
of Ms. Biermeier from this committee, seconded by Councilmember Spigner. All
voted in favor, none opposed, motion passed.
Preus asked if there were any other changes to the agenda. Ms. Koehnen asked if
the issue of the group's name brought up in Ms. Biermeier's resignation could be
added. Preus asked if it should be before or after the discussion of the future of
the committee. Group consensus was after, and it was added. Koehnen stated
she believed the other issues brought up in Biermeier's letter would come up in the
discussion of the committee's future. Preus asked if the agenda, as amended,
could then be approved by common consent. All agreed.
Preus noted the next item on the agenda, then was the discussion of the future of
the committee. He asked Chief Gerdes to start off the discussion with some
opening remarks. Gerdes stated that he could see a couple of issues which need to
be addressed in the future of the group. First, he stated the group needs focus or
structure, it should not be so free -wheeling. He stated he believes it is important
that this group with their background be used to determine the structure and put
the structure in place before any further appointments of citizen members are
made. He stated he believes the two things this group needs to decide are the
structure and direction of the committee.
Bildsoe stated he agrees and believes it is important the group have a clear-cut
mission. He stated that in the previous evening's goal setting meeting of the
Council, this group has a lot of Council interest and its continuation is highly rated.
Koehnen stated it has been a concern of both her and the other citizen
representative Biermeier for some time that two citizen representatives are not
enough. She stated this limits the view too much. She stated in her conversations
with Biermeier, both felt the general information they gained regarding Public Safety
was great. This included information on the formation of this committee from
Councilmember Wold and the projects currently being done by Public Safety. She
stated the committee should continue, but be more defined and have a long-range
plan.
Spigner asked what information was given for the start of this committee.
Koehnen stated that Wold informed them that it had come up during their campaign
that citizens were concerned with Crime Prevention and Community Policing. Sgt.
Goldstein noted that further, some time ago, eight members of the police
department, along with some Councilmembers, attended a Crime Prevention
training. He stated at that time, the department began an internal Community
Policing Committee, and Council representatives saw what others were doing and
wanted to be involved in understanding the goals and missions of the Plymouth
Police Department in Community Policing. Preus stated further, the purpose of this
committee was also to get the Council more informed and demonstrate more
interest and willingness to help. He stated there was also the general fear that
individuals have of the possibility of inner-city crime creeping out, into Plymouth.
He stated no one believes this is happening, but want us to get proactive now to
ensure it does not.
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Koehnen indicated they learned a lot about Community Policing and how we could
do more here; however, the purpose of the committee has never been clearly
defined. Spigner stated she agreed this is important and we need to do that now.
Preus stated the group needs to look at parameters and responsibilities. City
Manager Johnson added that the City Council also referred some Fire Department
issues to the committee during 1996 and it evolved into more of a Public Safety
group instead of just Community Policing.
Koehnen stated that she understands this committee is to offer proactive support
to Public Safety, handle issues referred to it, and get feedback for the City Council.
Bildsoe indicated he thought this group could function somewhat like PRAC (Parks
and Recreation Advisory Commission) which deals with major issues and holds
public hearings and discussions, helps give direction to the Director of Parks &
Recreation and report to the Council with recommendations. He stated the City
Council can direct the Chief to do something, such as concentrate on traffic
enforcement. He stated this group should focus on issues that are not day-to-day
operations of the department and not micro -manage.
Gerdes stated he has enjoyed a close working relationship with the Council and City
Manager. He stated we need to look at what is an issue for this group to deal
with. He stated the issues referred by the Council regarding fire department
response was a beneficial discussion. Part of what we need to do is find the right
issues to deal with. He stated there are a number of things which come to mind,
some of which the Council discussed the previous evening. He stated the issue of
skateboarding at 6 and 101, is a larger, more involved issue which our internal
Community Policing group has looked at and this committee could have input on.
He stated there are other issues such as the new tobacco ordinance which was
adopted during 1996 and the new liquor license ordinance which we are currently
in the process of updating which are clear missions that can be handled best by
working directly with the license holders involved.
Spigner asked if the Chief was saying this was an area he would prefer the work
stays internal. The Chief stated yes, that he believes there are a number of things
that would fit in this category. Spigner stated she believes it is important that
these types of things are set in the parameters now and the group should only go
into those areas if they are definitely forwarded to the group by the Council at
some time in the future. Gerdes stated he believes things that would be in this
category would be Professional Standards issues, such as personnel and discipline,
which do not need external review. He stated other pure legal issues regarding
enforcement of the law should also remain separate. He stated there are other
issues such as neighborhood residential speeding issues, the 101 and 6 issues, and
chemical health issues which would benefit form review by the group and citizen
involvement.
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Spigner stated we need to know what other issues other than traffic the Chief
would perceive coming to the group. She stated she believes it is important that
the group provide stimulation to the participants and some benefit to the City
Council. Gerdes stated it is somewhat difficult to get a handle on specific issues as
they come up during the year; however, generally such issues as neighborhood
traffic, alcohol/tobacco/drugs and chemical health, working with apartment
complexes, and other issues in which we need to interface with the community.
Spigner stated she would like to see the Snowmobile Task Force come to its sunset
and their duties become part of this group. Preus stated we are still having some
difficulty defining what the issues are; perhaps we should describe how something
comes to this group instead. He stated we could define this group as dealing with
issues that are referred to it by the City Council and/or the Chief. We could then
combine the general description of the committee and its function with how issues
come to the group. Spigner stated she is more concerned with the boundaries.
Koehnen stated in the definition, we should state that we want to be proactive in
the community and could review procedures that deal with issues such as
neighborhood traffic, alcohol/tobacco/drugs and chemical health, working with
apartment complexes, youth issues, or other issues where we coordinate with
other agencies. She stated we should have a general statement of the committee's
role and in it state it is not to micro -manage. Spigner added she believed we need
to make it Public Safety, not just community policing. Bildsoe stated he was
interested in hearing Sgt. Goldstein's opinion.
Goldstein stated he believes there needs to be a stated purpose and assigned
function for the group. He stated he also is always aware there are 50 plus
individuals in the police department who are cautious and suspicious of these types
of groups and try to second guess what we do. He stated as Chair of the internal
Community Policing Committee, they dealt with this issue as there was a lot of
concern when that group formed they were going to try and tell the officers how to
do their job. Now they see this group with broader involvement and have those
same concerns again. He stated he thought this group would work well to deal
with community-based concerns and do brainstorming on how the City can respond
to these concerns.
Koehnen stated perhaps the number one part of the definition of this group should
be that it is here to support the work of the department. Bildsoe added that in his
opinion, part of the reason this group has a difficult time determining issues is
because we have a good department that has not created issues that are dropped
in our laps. Spigner agreed we need to let the force know they have no need for
concern, that we like them the way they are.
Goldstein added the Chief does all he can to alleviate their concerns by sharing
information, but in part this is the "nature of beast" and the way police officers are
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by nature. He added our participation with the community chemical health project
and the youth is a prime issue for this group. He stated in previous participation,
Public Safety were the only ones who followed through with their assignments and
met their stated goals. This group could have a bigger impact on the community.
Preus stated this was a good issue to demonstrate we have no hidden agenda.
Gerdes stated this group could become very involved and members of the group
could participate and go along on compliance checks. He added this would be a
good focus for this group and they could enhance relationships with the chemical
health commissions. Gerdes stated in the issue of how items could get referred to
this committee, he would like to add a third consideration. He agreed items could
get referred by -the Council or through the City Manager and himself; but he would
like to add referral by our internal Community Policing Committee.
Koehnen stated she believes we are getting close to a solid draft of the stated
purpose of the committee. She stated what has been discussed was a function or
role of this group to consider special issues referred by one of three methods
discussed; and to general review timely issues related to neighborhood traffic,
alcohol/tobacco/drugs and chemical health, working with apartment complexes,
youth issues, or other issues where we coordinate with other agencies, and other
issues in which we need to interface with the community.
Bildsoe added the concept of the group is one of being more in touch with the
community. Spigner stated she would like to see this group work on developing
more community meetings on issues such as child safety, chemical dependency,
and park safety. She stated she sees a need for more safety awareness type
community meetings, especially regarding child safety.
Gerdes stated that we have something around 160 Neighborhood Watch Groups
and there is an educational component that goes along with this in which they
receive information on child safety, fire prevention, and other topics. Spigner
stated that her concern is that not everyone participates in Neighborhood Watch,
yet may have an interest in the educational information. Koehnen asked Spigner if
she meant this group should assist in coordinating those types of educational
efforts. Spigner stated not necessarily coordinate, but act as a public
announcement facilitator. She stated she believes crime prevention is an important
subject and good PR for the Council. She stated in the presentation on the
notification process for sexual offenders, Sara Cwayna presented some excellent
material on child safety she believes would be valuable to all of our citizens in any
context, not just sexual offenders. She stated she would like to see this
information discussed at apartment meetings and other community meetings.
Goldstein informed Spigner that Cwayna already does this. He gave Spigner
information that was given to this committee early on regarding Cwayna's safety
presentations for child safety, babysitting tips, and other crime and fire prevention
information. Goldstein stated he believed there was more of this community
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education happening than Spigner realized. Koehnen stated that was something
this committee had noted early on, that average citizens are not aware of all the
services being provided by Public Safety. She stated this committee needs to help
get the information out to the community.
Gerdes stated one of the options on this which has been discussed at the staff
level is doing a Public Safety information piece on the community cable channel.
Spigner agreed this is a key function of this group. She stated it also re -enforces
the police officers and the fact that we are here to support them. Gerdes stated
the Channel 11 had done a piece on traffic stops and why police officers do the
things they do during a stop. He stated this was very well done and gave
individuals an understanding of why things happen. This is part of what the
department could do. He stated we could do a 15 or 30 minute program in a "60
Minutes" type format with different segments each week.
Goldstein stated one of this group's goals should be to better education the citizens
on why Public Safety does what they do. Spigner noted that she has been
attending a citizen's academy put on by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and
she has learned a lot of information about what a danger traffic stops can be for
officers. Goldstein stated this group could also look at providing a citizen's
academy again as a goal. Gerdes agreed that it would be appropriate for this idea
to roll out of this group again. He stated we have a lesson plan drafted for the
project and would like to ultimately see it be a "Civics 101 " type program involving
all city departments, not just Public Safety.
Preus stated we still seem to be having a difficult time putting into word what our
parameters are. We seem to be identifying areas where we do not belong. Those
listed include no legal issues,'no personnel, and no discipline. Spigner stated she
would like to add no human rights or bias type issues as these are being handled by
the Human Rights Commission and she believes we need to be careful that the
various committees and commission do not overlap issues.
Gerdes stated he believed we could take all the information submitted so far and
put together some initial framework and we could have one more meeting of this
nature to finish off the structure. He stated he has a number of additional ideas on
issues this group could be involved in. He stated we could develop an outline and
then work on the specific form next time, then discuss the make-up and name
issues. He stated he would also like to include some fire department and fire
prevention issues as they are important. Spigner agreed and stated carbon
monoxide should be included on the list.
Bildsoe suggested that before the next week input also be obtained from within the
police and fire departments and that we let them know what we are doing as this
may help alleviate some of the fear about the committee. Gerdes stated that he
would like to work through the internal Community Policing Committee and Fire
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Departments and would like to get their input. Koehnen added that one of the
spots for the Public Safety cable television program could be on this committee and
what it does.
Preus asked if everyone was in agreement that we should let Chief Gerdes work
with Public Safety and the brainstorming so far and develop a draft for further
discussion at the next meeting. All agreed.
Koehnen asked if it mattered if the group is called a board, commission, or
committee. The Councilmembers stated they believed it did make a difference.
Spigner stated that the group would need to stay a subcommittee until the City
Council makes a decision to make it something else. Preus stated this group will
make a recommendation to the Council regarding this.
Koehnen stated she would like to state again that she believes we need more
citizen involvement as soon as possible and maybe even through this process.
Preus stated she could make a motion to make a recommendation to the Council to
replace the vacant position and add more citizen members. Goldstein and Bildsoe
both stated they believe there is a need to get the groundwork done before we get
more citizens involved. Bildsoe stated we might want to get someone from the fire
department involved now.
Gerdes stated he agreed with Goldstein's statements on getting the groundwork
done before getting any more citizens involved. That way they are all coming into
the group on equal footing. He stated we need to put the structure together first.
Bildsoe asked if we could pick a date and time for the next meeting. After some
discussion, the next meeting was set for Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 6:30
p.m.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMM UME
Meeting No. 58
Tuesday, February 18, 1997
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Martin Frank, Paul Liebman, Bob Swanson, Jeffrey Johnson, David
Shea, Rita O'Donnell
Members Absent: Bridget Jodell and Council Member Ginny Black
Others/Staff
Present: John Barten, Hennepin Parks, Staff Ex -officio Shane Missaghi; and
Sandra M. Waline
Visitors: Mary Gliniany
(7:00 pm) Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Martin Frank at
7:00 p.m.
(7:05) Review and Approval of Minutes: Minutes of Meeting No. 57 were read and
reviewed. Martin Frank made a motion to approve the minutes, it was seconded. The minutes
were unanimously passed.
{7:10) Introduction of new member and volunteer: Jeffrey Johnson was welcomed as a new
member. Sandra Wallin was welcomed as volunteer secretary.
(7:15) Election of Officers and Meeting Night: It was the general consensus of the
Committee that the Agenda Items, Election of Officers and Meeting Nights and Global Action
Plan Funding Proposal be deferred due to the anticipated late arrival of Rita O'Donnell.
Shane Missaghi responded to David Shea's call for Old Business activities by stating that there
had been no activity on the Bassett Creek Watershed recommendations. This item will be
included as a follow-up matter for the next meeting. Shane is to correspond with the
concerned Golden Valley citizen and Mayor Tierney regarding this matter and report at the
next meeting.
(7:45) Environmental Fair Update: Martin Frank asked for an Environmental Fair activity
update. Shane reported that a flyer has been developed which is being sent out to vendors. He
further reported that 40 vendors have been contacted to date. The date for the Fair is April
24' , it will be held at the Plymouth Creek Elementary School.
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The next meeting of the Environmental Fair Committee will be held on March 181, at which
time a clear assessment can be made as to who will be participating in the Fair.
Several methods of Plymouth community involvement in the Fair were discussed with no
specific conclusion. Martin Frank suggested that all data collected regarding the Fair
preparations be carefully collected for future Fair planning.
(7:50) Native and Aquatic Landscaping Committee: In asking about activity on this item,
Martin Frank learned that there had been no recent action, so discussion on this matter was
deferred until the next meeting.
(7:55) Plymouth Environmental Business Partnership (PBEP): Paul Liebman stated that the
first phase of this program, a telephone survey, had been initiated (see survey results compiled
by Margie Vigoren, Solid Waste Coordinator, and Shane Missaghi).Shane indicated that a
second part of this survey would be mailed out by Friday, February 21'". It was pointed out
that the next meeting of the Survey Committee would be March 6.
Paul Liebman will have a meeting the first week in March. He pointed out that a core diverse
group of 10 to 15 would be all that would be needed to get started. Shane stated that,
according to Kris Hageman, 102 contacts were made through the survey with 26 people
responding, 14 of whom have asked for the second survey.
(8:00) Water Resources Management Plan: It was stated by Shane that the first draft of this
plan had been received last Tuesday. Engineering staff will have finished their page by page
review of the plan prior to the next meeting of the Committee. Shane will make if available
with margin comments at that time.
(8:05) Wetland Management Plan: Shane reported that he will have information regarding
this item at the next meeting.
(7:30, as deferred) Global Action Plan Funding Proposal: Ms. Gliniany, Associate
Director/COO of the Global Action Plan of Minnesota, was introduced and thanked for making
her presentation to the Committee. A packet distributed by Ms. Gliniany contained a City of
Plymouth Partnership Proposal (see attached). The proposal was discussed at some length
resulting in a proposal by Ms. Gliniany that the EQC endorse the plan with a recommendation
to the City Council that $3,280 be allocated to the plan for one year commitment by the City of
Plymouth.
David Shea suggested that it might be beneficial to introduce the plan at the Environmental
Fair. Paul Liebman moved, it was seconded and unanimously approved that the Committee.
make a formal recommendation to the City Council proposing a one-year commitment to the
Plan in the amount of $3,280 with an interest on behalf of
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the Committee in participating in both the financial and personal involvement portions of the
plan. The letter of recommendation will be authored by Shane and will be carried to the City
Council by Ginny Black in a timely manner to allow this matter to be discussed at the next City
Council meeting on March 18'.
(8:20) EQC 1997 Work Plan: Paperwork on this item was distributed by Shane (see attached)
and discussed at some length by the Committee. It was the general consensus of the
Committee that this plan be reviewed in further detail at the next meeting.
(7:15 as deferred) - Election of Officers and Meeting Night: Paul Liebman moved, it was
seconded and unanimously passed that Martin Frank stand in his current position as Chair of
the Committee.
It was the general consensus of the Committee that the meeting night remain unchanged
targeting two hour maximum time frame as closely as possible. David Shea also suggest3d
that close attention be given to guidelines on attendance at the meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
(8:25) Mr. Tom Jes' Concerns: Three issues as set forth by Mr. Jes were discussed at length.
Paul Liebman moved, it was seconded and unanimously approve that Shane contact Mr. Jes by
phone to discuss and point out alternative action to his concerns.
As a result of this discussion, it was decided that the Plymouth staff needs to be educated about
proper areas for disposal of snow as to be outlined by Tom Vetch, Public Works
Superintendent. It was also determined that proper handling of snow by both private and
municipal now removal teams will be promoted through the partnership program.
(8:50) Open Discussion: David Shea proposed that the concerns of the East Parkers Lake and
Medicine Lake Associations need to be duly recognized. Shane distributed a letter from the
Parkers Lake Association.
It was discussed that the Barr Engineering report was now three years old and that a new study
needs to be made which sets forth specific dates for action and follow through. It was the
consensus of the Committee that these strict time frames be set and met without any further
delay to addressing of the concerns of these two associations. David Shea will contact the
Parkers Lake Association. Rita O'Donnell and Shane Missaghi will talk with Medicine Lake
Association in person at the meeting of that group on Wednesday, February 19'h.
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Proposed March agenda items:
1. Bassett Creek update.
2. Wetland Management Plan.
3. Review of EQC 1997 Work Plan.
4. Report on Shane's phone call to Mr. Jes.
5. Report on Water Resources Management Plan.
(9:00) Adjournment: The meeting as adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectively Submitted
Sandra M. Walline
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MAN(FIGEMENT
3001 Harbor Lane - Suite 150 - Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 - Fax (612) 553-9326
MINUTES
January 9, 1997
COMMISSION
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman
Fred Moore, on Thursday, January 9, 1997, at 1:10 p.m. at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook
Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Anne Norris, Crystal;
Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope;
Dave Callister, Osseo; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Maria D'Andrea, Robbinsdale; Steve
Woods, Montgomery Watson; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie
Anderson, Recording Secretary.
I. Minutes. Norris moved and D'Andrea seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
December meeting of the Commission. Motion carried.
II. Treasurer's Report. Spector moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's
Report. Motion carried.
M. Approval of Claims. Spector moved and Norris seconded a motion to approve claims totaling
$12,574.12. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Larson, Norris, Butcher, Cooper,
Hanson, Callister, Moore and D'Andrea; nays - none.
IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners received the following:
A. Communications Log. No action was required.
B. 1995 Minnesota Wetland Report from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Commissioners were able to request a copy for their files.
C. 1997 Agreement from Montgomery Watson. Woods withdrew the January 2 document
and will present a revised agreement at the February meeting.
V. Water Quality. Montgomery Watson will present proposed programs for 1997 in materials to
be included in the Commissioners' February meeting packets. Bass, Crystal and Magda lakes are
proposed for the Metropolitan Council's 1997 CAMP program. In his December 9, 1996 letter to the
Council, Woods outlined the budget authorized by the Commission for the 1996 program.
VI. Project Reviews. There were no projects.
BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE
Minutes
January 9, 1997
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VII. Local Plans.
A. Brooklyn Center. The City is continuing to make final edits to its plan. On December
19, 1996 the City transmitted a copy of the plan to Met Council and will present it to the Commission
at the February meeting. Time for the approval process has been extended.
B. New Hope. Woods reported on comments included in the Metropolitan Council's
December 2 letter to the City. LeFevere indicated no further action is required by the City on this plan
and will draft a resolution acknowledging the Council's comments.
VIII. Other Business.
A. Wetland Conservation Act. In his January 2, 1997 letter, Eric Thompson, Montgomery
Watson, advised the owner of Sunlight Properties (project review SC -96-02) of its obligations under
the WCA. To date, the Commission has not been notified of completion of the project or received an
annual report describing the condition of the created wetland.
B. 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.
C. Appointments. The cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Crystal must post
for and appoint representatives and alternative representatives to the Commission for terms of three
years. Current terms expire January 31, 1997. [The Commission has received notification from the City
of Crystal of the appointments of Tom Mathisen and Ed Thonander.]
D. Nominating Committee. Hanson will chair the Nominating Committee which will
present a slate of candidates for officers for the coming year. Elections will be held at the February
meeting.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
J,�- 4z"d--
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
JAA:tim
A special LMC workshop for city officials offered in conjunction
with the Legislative Conference
Basics of TIS :I:-- WA,_
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1997
8:30 To 11:00 A.M.
The long-awaited "Basics of TIF" seminar for city officials will be held on Friday, March 21, 1997 from 8:30
to 11:00 a.m. in the St. Croix Room at the League office.
The seminar will have two components.
,/The
first art ofdhe program
g a TIF dude an t overview that will focus on how the tax increment law works and
hesteps
./The second part of the program will be devoted to a training session by a representative from the State
Auditor's Office TIF Department on how to fill out the new reporting forms that will be sent out around
March 1 and will be due July 1, 1997.
There will be no charge for this seminar as it will take place the day after, but in conjunction with, the Legislative
Conference. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable information on what is happening at the State Capitol
as well as some practical information and training on tax increment financing! If you plan to attend the seminar,
please complete the form below and send or fax it to Andrea Atherton at the League. The fax number is (612)
215-4116 by Friday, March 14, 1997.
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League of Minnesota Cities "Basics of TIF"
Yes I plan to attend the League of Minnesota Cities "Basics of TIF" seminar
City (Please print or type)
Name Title
Address
Phone number Fax number
Mail to: Andrea Atherton
League of Minnesota Cities
Deadline
145 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55103 Friday, Mare 14, 1997 1
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Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin
City officials needing a hotel room should directly contact the St.
Paul Sheraton Inn Midway at (612) 642-1234 as soon as possible.
Legislative Conference
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997
8:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Debate on local issues is dominating the 1997 legislative session.
W1ll your city lie affected lig:
✓ Property tax reform?
✓ Replacing electric utility personal property taxes with alternative revenue sources?
✓ Increased restrictions on tax increment financing?
✓ Loss of authority to manage city rights of way?
Plan to attend the 1997 Legislative Conference on Thursday, March 20 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the
Sheraton Midway Hotel in St. Paul and ending at 3 p.m. with a visit to your legislators at City Day on the Hill.
Conference high ghts include:
✓ The latest updates on city issues from key legislative leaders and the LMC's intergovernmental relations team;
✓ Action steps you can take to alert your legislators to the local impact of these issues; and
✓ Press releases you can use with your local media to explain how these issues affect the people who live and
work in your community.
Complete program agenda and speakers will appear in an upcoming issue of Cities BuAetin.
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1997 Legislative Conference Registration Form
City (Please print or type)
Name Title
Name Title
Name Title
Registration fee: Member city officials Q advance $45 Non members Q advance $55
and Business Associates Q on-site $55 Q on-site $65
Special needs: If you are disabled and require special services or transportation, or if you have special dietary needs,
please attach a written description to this registration form.
Maize checks payable and mail to: �
Fee includes conference registration and luncheon. Finance Department -LC
Advance Registration League of Minnesota Cities
Deadline—March 14 1997 145 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55103
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
LEGISLATIVE
HELD JANUARY 31, 1997
The 13th Annual MLC Legislative Dinner was held on Wednesday, January 31. This
year, more legislators attended than in any previous year. The 19 Senators and House
members joined elected officials from the 12 MLC member cities for dinner and
conversation. Following dinner, each legislator spoke to the group about suburban
issues that may be raised by the 1997 Legislature.
As in past years, this event was informative and enjoyable for those in attendance. The
dinner provided officials an opportunity to discuss important suburban issues with
their state legislators in an informal setting. Plans have already begun to make next
year's dinner even more successful.
HEARINGS RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX REFORM
SCHEDULED IN THE SENATE
During the month of March, Senator Sandy Pappas (DFL -St. Paul) plans to schedule
hearings on a variety of issues related to property tax reform in the Property Tax and
Local Government Budget Division of the Senate Tax Committee. Senator Pappas is
the chair of this Division. Hearing subjects include:
(1) property tax classifications;
(2) HACA, LGA and local spending;
(3) progressivity of property taxes, including circuit breaker, renter's credit
and first tier classification policies; and
(4) school funding, including discussion of the appropriate percentage of local
property tax versus state funding.
Senator Pappas distributed a memo addressed to "individuals interested in property tax
reform" asking for parties to contact her office if they want to present data and
information regarding property tax reform.
MLC Chair Dan Wall will be working with Bob Renner from Messerli & Kramer P.A. to
prepare a presentation on positions held by the MLC relating these issues.
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The MLC Update is prepared by Robert G. Renner, Jr. and Jennifer J. Peterson
Messerti & Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Pain MN 55103
Telephone (612) 228.97.57 Pax (612) 228.9787
BI -PARTISAN PROPERTY TAX TASK FORCE
HOLDS FINAL MEETING
In other property tax reform news, the bi-partisan task force established by Governor
Carlson met seven times, but failed to develop a comprehensive property tax reform
initiative. The task force met for the final time on February 26. At this meeting, the
task force agreed on four broad principals. The task force recommended that
Minnesota's property tax system needs:
• to be more accountable in order to contain unwarranted tax increases;
• to be made more competitive to enhance the state's ability to expand
its economy, create new jobs, and provide better and more affordable
rental housing for Minnesotans;
• to become more efficient so that taxpayers directly receive property tax
relief; and
• to be simplified so it is understandable to taxpayers, easier to
administer, and more fair.
Although the final meeting did not produce a workable property tax reform proposal,
there appears to be private discussions occurring between the Carlson Administration
and legislative leaders on a property tax reform package.
1997 HOUSE RESEARCH
PROPERTY TAX RUNS RELEASED
The Department of House Research has released a new property tax computer
simulation. This simulation, identified as Simulation #96K3, reveals a variety of key
property tax facts, including:
Overall, property taxes are projected to increase by about $138.9 million,
from $4.52 to $4.66 billion. This is an increase of slightly more than 3%
statewide from taxes payable in 1996 to taxes payable in 1997. Metro
area property taxes are projected to increase only 2.5%, from $2.94
billion to $3.02 billion.
Existing residential homesteads in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
are projected to increase just 1.5% for taxes payable in 1997.
The statewide average tax rate is projected to decrease for the second
year in a row, from 126.5% to 122.2%. This means that property values
are projected to grow faster than levies.
The simulation suggests that statewide city property tax levies will
increase from $765.8 million to $793 million - a change of 3.6 percent.
Metro area city levy growth is projected to be 3.4 percent, while
increases in Greater Minnesota are projected to be 3.8 percent.
Review of these numbers could be seen as proof that local governments are being
responsible in taxing and spending decisions.
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LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS INTRODUCED TO
REQUIRE ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND
CHANGE ROLE OF COUNCIL
Numerous legislative proposals have been introduced that would change the face of
the Metropolitan Council as we know it.
Senate File 175, authored by Senator Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis), would change
the Metropolitan Council by making members elected rather than appointed. This
legislation has also been introduced in the House as House File 423, with
Representative Myron Orfield (DFL -Minneapolis) as the chief author. Senate File
175/House File 423 would require that districts be created based on population and
provides for public financing of campaigns. This legislation boasts bi-partisan
support in the House, as Speaker Phil Carruthers (DFL -Brooklyn Center) and
Representatives Eileen Tompkins (R -Apple Valley) and Tom Workman (R -
Chanhassen) have all signed on as co-authors.
Another bill that would greatly alter the Metropolitan Council is House File 783.
This legislation would abolish the Metropolitan Council, except as an advisory
planning council to make recommendations on land -use planning and other related
issues. Transit planning and funding duties would be transferred to the Department
of Transportation.
House File 783 would also abolish a number of other commissions and boards,
including: the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission; the Metropolitan
Sports Facilities Commission; the Metropolitan Radio Board; and the Metropolitan
Mosquito Control District.
Although this legislation will not likely become law this year, it does enjoy bi-partisan
support, with Representative Peg Larsen (R -Lakeland) serving as chief author and
Representatives Sharon Marko (DFL -Newport), Alice Hausman (DFL -St. Paul),
Carlos Mariani (DFL -St. Paul), and Sherry Broecker (R -Shoreview) signed on as co-
authors. To date, no Senate companion bill has been introduced.
1997 BILL DEADLINES AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
All House and Senate bill introductions destined to become law must pass the
committee deadlines set in both the House and Senate, and the deadlines set by the
Minnesota Constitution. For the 1997 Legislative Session, the deadlines have been
set as follows:
March 26 is the first committee deadline. This means that if a bill is to become law,
it must have been passed out of all policy committees in the house of origin. For
example, in order to be considered an "alive bill" after March 26, House File XXX
would need to have been approved by all necessary policy committees in the House.
House File XXX would then either await floor action or approval by a financelbudget
committee. Its Senate companion bill, Senate File ZZZ, would not yet need to have
been heard in the Senate.
April 9 is the second committee deadline. This deadline requires bills, that met the
March 26 committee deadline in one house, to have been approved by all policy
committees in the other legislative chamber. For example, House File XXX would
need to have been passed on the House floor and transmitted to the Senate for policy
committee approval in that body or its companion file, Senate File ZZZ, would need
to have been approved by all Senate policy committees. As with House File XXX,
once approved by policy committees, Senate File ZZZ would then await approval by
a finance/budget committee or action on the Senate floor.
April 18 is the third and final committee deadline. If a bill is to remain alive after
this date, it must have been approved by all pertinent finance/budget committees in
both chambers and be awaiting floor action by the House and Senate. This is also
the date by which all omnibus appropriations bills must also be out of finance/budget
committees.
Frequently, a bill passed in one legislative body will have language that differs from
that approved in the other chamber. If this happens, one house could accept the
alternate language and the bill will be sent to the governor. This happens quite
often.
However, if one house refuses to accept the other's language, a conference committee
could be called to hammer out the differences between the two bills. A conference
committee consists of three to five members of each legislative body that are
appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Committees.
Conference committees are appointed on a regular basis and are always needed to
work out differences on omnibus policy and budget bills. Upon reaching a
compromise, a conference committee report is issued that must be approved by both
the House and Senate before a bill can be sent to the governor.
Occasionally, a bill containing language that is different in one body from that of the
other will not end up advancing any further. This would happen if any of the
following scenarios occurs: (1) one or both legislative bodies refuses to appoint a
conference committee; (2) one or both chambers will not accept the conference
committee report; (3) the conference committee fails to meet; or (4) the conference
committee is unable to reach a compromise.
The final deadlines are constitutional. According to the Minnesota Constitution,
"the legislature shall not meet in regular session, nor in any adjournment thereof,
after the first Monday following the third Saturday in May of any year." This
constitutional requirement would set midnight on May 19 as the final deadline for
all bills to have passed both bodies of the Legislature in 1997. The old tradition of
"covering the clock" has not been the practice since the legislature went to annual
sessions in 1974, so this midnight deadline has become definitive.
Finally, a bill must be signed or vetoed by the governor. Bills that have passed both
bodies are signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, creating
an "enrolled" bill. This enrolled bill is presented to the governor by the Revisor of
Statutes. Because legislative adjournment in odd -numbered years is not a sine die,
or final, adjournment, there is no prescribed time by which bills must be presented
to the governor. However, according to the Minnesota Constitution, the governor has
three days following the date of presentment to take action by signing, vetoing or not
acting upon a bill. If the governor chooses to take no action within this three-day
period, the bill becomes law as if he had signed it.
Bills, or sections of bills, become effective in one of three time scenarios: (1) some
legislation includes language that specifies the effective date of the bill or sections of
the bill; (2) budget bills that appropriate money become effective on July 1 of the year
passed; (3) all other bills become effective on August 1 of the year they became law.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
HEARINGS HELD
During the past two weeks, House and Senate committees held hearings on Tax
Increment Financing (TIF). During these hearings, representatives from the Office
of the Legislative Auditor presented their TIF Report, which was released last March,
but had not received legislative review until now. The following committees held TIF
hearings on this report: Senate Property Taxes and Local Government Budget
Division on February 10; House Property Tax and Tax Increment Finance Division
on February 12; and House Taxes on February 18.
Some highlights from the TIF report include:
Captured tax capacity increased an average of 24 percent per year
between 1984 and 1989. Due to restrictions placed on TIF in 1989,
captured tax capacity increased by only 1.9 percent per year between
1990 and 1995.
The number of TIF districts grew by 25 percent annually between 1986
and 1989, compared with only a 3.4 percent growth rate between 1991
and 1995.
In 1995, Minnesota had 1,436 TIF districts in 363 cities and towns.
These districts had $203.3 million in captured tax capacity, or 8 percent
of the total tax capacity for these local governments.
The Legislative Auditor recommended that the Legislature review and possibly
amend TIF law to include placing restrictions on pre -1990 districts. The MLC and
other city organizations are opposed to this recommended change.
If you would like a complete copy of this report, please contact Jennifer Peterson at
228-9757.
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MARIA S. GOTTWALT
4620 Trenton Circle, Plymouth, MN 55412
Work- 33&6S6S Home: 55911373
March 6, 1997
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN
Re: Request by Housing Services, Inc.
File 96183
BY FAX
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I am writing to express my deep concern for a situation that has developed regarding
a proposed development known as "Gramercy Park". This proposed development is within
500 feet of my property.
There are 25 homes on our horseshoe -shaped street known as Trenton Circle.
14 families out of that 25 are the original and only owners of those homes. When we
purchased the land and subsequently built our homes, each of us were aware that there was
a 1984 approved plan on the books that we all could live with. We felt that the buffer of
trees between our homes and the multiple -family development was acceptable.
The current proposal by Housing Services, Inc. is a cooperative senior housing
development. As a neighborhood, we are not opposed to the concept of Gramercy Park.
We see it as a potentially positive addition to the neighborhood, however, we feel it differs
substantially from the original plan and find it unacceptable in its present form.
The developer has asked for a Site Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Land Use Guide
Plan Amendment. The building, not including paved surfaces is 170 feet from property
lines. This along with the orientation of the building is a dramatic change. The road and
path run the entire north south length of the lot and are 130 feet from property lines. Many
of the homeowners have small children that use a pathway to Rolling Hills Park that will
be right next to the parking lot.
Yesterday, I became aware of a very disturbing situation. There are four homes that
will be more affected by this development than the other 21. 'Their property will abut the
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parking lot. It has come to my attention, that very large sums of money (in excess of
$20,000) has been offered to these homeowners in exchange for their silence. The money
will not be paid to them unless they agree to not oppose the development at the Planning
Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 1997. I personally spoke to one homeowner
who has been offered more than $20,000. Secret meetings and negotiations by this
developer have been taking place. The mission is to pit neighbor against neighbor and to
take the steam out of a united neighborhood effort
My question to you, Mayor Tierney, is this: What is the City of Plymouth's official
response to developers offering money to homeowners for their silence? I understand the
City wants this development to be built. Is this to be at the expense of the existing
homeowners? There are many wetland and tree preservation issues that are being asked
to be ignored. I feel that the developer has been dishonest and underhanded in his quest
for City approval. Now that he has bought silence from the four most -impacted
homeowners, we are at a great disadvantage in having an impact on the Planning
Commission and the City as far as listening to and understanding our position.
I would appreciate a phone call from you at your earliest convenience. This whole
situation is very distressing to me and others in our neighborhood. I can be reached at 338-
6565 today, and at 559-9373 tonight and all day tomorrow. Thank you in advance.
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Maria S. Gottwalt
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4660 Trenton Circle North
Plymouth, MN 55442
March 6, 1997
Mayor Joy Tierney RE: Request by Housing Services, Inc.
Plymouth City Center FILE: 96183
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney,
We are writing this letter to express our concern for the proposed development
"Gramercy Park". This proposed development is within 500 feet of our property.
We want you to know that we are not opposed to having a group of Seniors as
potential neighbors. However, we do have concerns about the proposed size of the
building and the proximity of the building to the single family homes in our
neighborhood. It appears that the intent of the original plan drafted in 1984 and the
plan now under review are significantly different. Our concerns are the following:
. The sire of the building is too large for the site.
. The building and parking lot are not in adherence to the 200 foot buffer space
to the single family homes or the current walkway to the park.
. The removal of the trees and leveling of the land for purposes of providing
mitigation space in an attempt to conform to the wetland provisions seems to
violate the buffer and "stretch" the wetland regulations.
In recent years there have been several housing developments that have been
constructed in this area and the increase in traffic and speed has been significant. We
would like to know if a Traffic Impact study has been performed or considered for this
residential area with this proposed development. Currently there is a walking path that
is heavily used and requires pedestrians to cross 46'h Avenue North to gain access to
the walking path to Rolling Hills Park. With the increased levels of traffic we believe the
City should review the safety of the traffic levels and consider some type of controls
such as a cross walk or stop sign. This traffic situation should definitely be considered
when proposing an additional development of this size.
In summary we would like to reiterate that we would welcome a Senior type of
building arrangement provided that the building fits into the 1984 approved plan, the
wetland regulations are not violated or changed, and the traffic situation is reviewed.
We ask that you investigate these issues/concerns in preparation for the meeting this
upcoming March 11 *. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Tim & A Meyer
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Mr. Eric Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Eric:
Board members of the East Parkers Lake Improvement Association recently voted to
contribute $100 towards the purchase of landscaping materials (trees and shrubs) for the
cabin restoration project at Parkers Lake. Enclosed is our check for this donation.
As you are aware, Henry Willegalle, past President of EPLIA, discussed this matter with
you last fall. We again remind you our association does not in any way want to "steal the
thunder" from the person contributing the bulk of the monies toward the restoration
project.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at your conveience.
Sincerely,
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EPLIA Treasurer
476-6584
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Home Owners Association
1535 Juneau Lane, N.
Plymouth, Mn 55447
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Gary Laurent, Chair—Public Policy Committee
Builders Association of the Twin Cities
1325 East 79' Street, Suite 6
Bloomington, MN 55425-1196
Dear Karen and Gary:
Thank you for your March 3 letter concerning land use planning for the northwest
quadrant of Plymouth.
We are currently laying out our work plan for updating our entire Comprehensive Plan
over the next two years, with top priority on planning for the northwest area that is
currently outside of the MUSA. We will put you on our mailing list to receive
information about the planning process as it becomes available.
I will share your letter with the Planning Commission and City Council. If you have
any questions, please feel free to call me at 509-5401.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor and City Council
Planning Commission
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
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March 3, 1997
Anne Hurlburt
Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
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On behalf of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, we are writing to express
our concern regarding potential land use in the northwest quadrant of Plymouth.
Specifically, if this remaining undeveloped land does become serviced by
metropolitan sewer and water through construction of the Elm Creek Interceptor,
we request that city policy makers guide residential development to the highest
density appropriate to the community. We expect that density per acre will vary
throughout the plats, and we recognize this varied pattern as desirable. However,
we encourage city planning initiatives to invite an average density of at least three
units per acre. This density goal is consistent with the Metropolitan Blueprint as
Amended in December of 1996, and it is a goal we believe makes sense for this
region.
Finally, we request that our Association receive communications from the city that
are part of your comprehensive plan updating process. We will be looking at
different cities in the region and Plymouth is one of the cities we are interested in
monitoring as you go though your comprehensive planning updates.
Thank you for consideration of our request.
Sincerely,
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Gary Laurent, Chairperson Karen Christofferson
Public Policy Committee Public Policy Director
1325 East 79th Street, Suite 6, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425-1196
Phone (612) 851-9242 • Main Fax (612) 851-9560 • Parade Fax (612) 851-9570
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March 6, 1997
Mr. Steve Johnson
Director of Municipal Affairs
Minnesota Multi -Housing Association
8030 Old Cedar Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55425
Dear Mr. Johnson:
On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, I would like to respond to your letter of
February 28' expressing concern about the City's special assessment policy as it relates
to apartments.
We agree that the policy relating to apartments needs to be reviewed. This was
discussed at our City Council meeting last evening. A currently proposed street
reconstruction project involving both apartments and commercial -industrial property on
Harbor Lane in Plymouth has brought this issue to light for us. The Council has
designated a subcommittee to consider this matter further.
While we agree that the current policy needs review, it should be noted that our current
policy is not based upon any aspect of Minnesota's property tax classification system.
Instead, it has been based upon local studies of land use density, traffic generation,
average costs of street reconstruction, and other local factors used to determine overall
benefit to property.
Thank you for your letter and please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
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March 5, 1997
VIA FAX: 509-5060
Mayor Tierney and City Council Members
Attn: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Re: Land Use Guide Plan Amendment — Northwest Quadrant of Highway 55 and Dunkirk Lane
Dear Mayor Tierney and Council Members:
We represent Gerry Theis, Dundee Farms, Inc., long-time landowner of and taxpayer for the subject
land.
On behalf of our client, we request that tonight you defer action on the subject Land Use Guide Plan
amendment. The land is currently guided C and LA -l; Town & Country Homes earlier applied for
LA -3; and the Planning Commission, by a split vote of 4-2, recommended LA -2.
If you would defer action, the landowner and Town & Country Homes would join in a request to
supplement its pending request for Land Use Guide Plan amendment and sketch plan review, with
a site plan review, zoning, and subdivision request for a proposed 118 townhome community. The
density of the 118 unit proposal is slightly more than would be allowed by LA -2 guiding and
substantially less than would be allowed by LA -3 guiding. If the supplemented application were to
receive approval, it would be essentially "locked in" by way of the submitted plans and a Developer's
Agreement.
As I understand it, this mechanism would address the concern that a more intense development
application might follow a Land Use Guide amendment to anything other than LA -2. Our client and
Town & Country Homes had earlier assumed that a blended LA -2 and LA -3 could achieve the same
result, but the elimination of planned residential development from the zoning ordinance for these
Land Use Guide designations apparently precludes the possibility of blended guiding and planned
development to achieve a fixed density.
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March 5, 1997
VIA FAX: 509-5060
Mayor Tierney and City Council Members
Attn: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Re: Land Use Guide Plan Amendment — Northwest Quadrant of Highway 55 and Dunkirk Lane
Dear Mayor Tierney and Council Members:
We represent Gerry Theis, Dundee Farms, Inc., long-time landowner of and taxpayer for the subject
land.
On behalf of our client, we request that tonight you defer action on the subject Land Use Guide Plan
amendment. The land is currently guided C and LA -l; Town & Country Homes earlier applied for
LA -3; and the Planning Commission, by a split vote of 4-2, recommended LA -2.
If you would defer action, the landowner and Town & Country Homes would join in a request to
supplement its pending request for Land Use Guide Plan amendment and sketch plan review, with
a site plan review, zoning, and subdivision request for a proposed 118 townhome community. The
density of the 118 unit proposal is slightly more than would be allowed by LA -2 guiding and
substantially less than would be allowed by LA -3 guiding. If the supplemented application were to
receive approval, it would be essentially "locked in" by way of the submitted plans and a Developer's
Agreement.
As I understand it, this mechanism would address the concern that a more intense development
application might follow a Land Use Guide amendment to anything other than LA -2. Our client and
Town & Country Homes had earlier assumed that a blended LA -2 and LA -3 could achieve the same
result, but the elimination of planned residential development from the zoning ordinance for these
Land Use Guide designations apparently precludes the possibility of blended guiding and planned
development to achieve a fixed density.
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Mayor Tierney and City Council Members
March 5, 1997
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If you will defer action, our client and Town & Country Homes will proceed immediately to the
amended and supplemented application.
Sincerely yours,
David C. Selle en
DCSieka
cc: Gerry Theis
Mike Gair
Allan J. Block
Roger Knutson
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SUBJECT: CAVANAUGH AREA INFORMATION MEETING
1997 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 7001
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On Wednesday, March 5, 1997, the City Council, after the public improvement hearing on the
reconstruction of the streets in your area, deferred action on this portion of the project. The
Council further directed that the subcommittee, which is reviewing the street reconstruction
policies, hold a meeting with the area residents. The purpose of this meeting will be to
provide an opportunity for additional input from the area residents on the proposed
improvements. This committee is to make a report back to the City Council at their regular
meeting on March 19.
The committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. in the
downstairs lunchroom at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. City engineering staff as
well as Council committee members will be in attendance to hear concerns and comments. All
residents are encouraged to attend and to participate in the discussion.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting or the project, please contact me at 509-5538.
Sincerely,
David M. Nummer
Civil Engineer
cc: Mayor and City Council
Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Ronald S. Quanbeck, Assistant City Engineer
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DATE: March 7, 1997
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
Plymouth Local Business Council. This group is a local branch of the TwinWest
Chamber of Commerce and had its first meeting Friday morning. There are about a
dozen members now, and they plan to increase to 15-18 members. For information, I
gave them a list of the Council's top goals and objectives this year as well as a list of
City issues that might be of interest to them. They spent some time identifying issues
that they might want to address, including some that do not directly relate to the City
Government. An exercise in priority setting was undertaken which should yield a
short-term work program at the next meeting. Also, within the next couple of
meetings, I expect them to decide whether or not to officially request a council member
to serve as a liaison.
Gramercy Park. This is a proposed 67 unit senior, market -rate, apartment complex to
be located on 45`' Avenue north of the intersection with Revere Lane. We have had a
large number of letters and calls from neighbors expressing concern about his project.
It goes before the Planning Commission next Tuesday and will likely come before
Council on April 2nd, which is the final day of review on our 120 day limit.
Uncertainty about wetland locations caused some delay in analysis of this project.
Neighbors are objecting to tree removal, the color of the roof, the height of the
building, and proximity to their houses. The proposed building is 169 feet from the
houses, with nearly solid trees in between. A townhouse project was proposed here
several years ago that would have wiped out most of the trees. It was denied by the
City. This project would require a reguiding from LA -3 to LA -4 and a rezoning.
Because of the number of calls and the short time line left for review, a copy of the
staff report to Planning Commission is included in today's packet.
Neighborhood Meetings. All Department Directors have been advised to notify the
Council and myself of any future meetings the staff is conducting with neighborhoods
or citizen groups, whether on street reconstruction, development, etc.