HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-03-1997JULY 3,1997
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the
Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 p. m. before each Council meeting.
JULY 9 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
JULY23 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
JULY29 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
ICE ARENA, SHENANDOAH TOWNHOMES
FUNDING, ACTIVITY CENTER, WEST
MEDICINE LAKE PARK
Public Safety Training Room
2. INDEPENDENCE DAYHOLIDAY, FRIDAY, JULY 4. City offices closed.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, JULYS, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers. Agenda is
attached. (M-3)
4. PRAC, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers.
5. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 7:30 P.M., Medicine Lake
Room. Agenda is attached. (M -S)
6. MEETING CALENDARS — July and August meeting calendars are attached. (M-6)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
July 3, 1997
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1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Notice from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency of the clean-up of a petroleum
tank release at the District 284 Central Services Facility at 17305 19`h Avenue N. (I -]q)
b. Twinwest Chamber of Commerce 1997 Focus Statement on Youth at Risk. (I -1b)
2. STAFF REPORTS
a. Report from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes on the Plymouth Goose Relocation
Program. (1--2a)
b. Summary of meeting between Osseo School District officials, City Manager Dwight
Johnson, and Mayor Tierney. (1--2b)
3. MINUTES
a. Planning Commission June 10, 1997 meeting. (1--3a)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Gregory Pulles commenting on the Section 8 Housing Program. His letter
has been forwarded to Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt for a
response. (I -4a)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Planning Commission Chair Mike Stulberg from Jan Trettin commenting on
affordable housing in Plymouth. (I -5a)
b. Letter to Park Director Eric Blank from St. Michael Park Board Chair Lorann Eull,
thanking him for participating in a meeting on park planning and development in St.
Michael. (I -5b)
c. Letter from Interfaith Outreach Director of Volunteer Services Susan Fetterer
thanking Manager Dwight Johnson and the City of Plymouth employees for
participation in the "Bury the Boss" foodshelf drive. (1-5c)
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA'"� —
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1997
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in
which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. *CONSENT AGENDA
A. Plymouth Apostolic Lutheran Church. Site Plan Amendment to allow construction of a garage for their property
at 11015 Old County Road 15. (97068)
B. Buhler, Inc. Site Plan Amendment to construct a 10,557 square foot second floor and partial third floor addition to
their existing office building at 1100 Xenium Lane North. The Site Plan Amendment includes installation of 97
new parking spaces south of the existing office parking lot. (97090)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. American Portable Telecom. Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment to locate a 130 -foot wireless
communication tower with two sets of antennas on the site of Endurance Transmission, 3515 Highway 169 North.
(97045)
B. Caliber Development. Preliminary Plat, PUD General Plan for a 51,000 square foot office, and Conditional Use
Permit to allow up to 85 percent office use for Parkers Lake Business Center 9' Addition located at the northwest
quadrant of Polaris Lane North and 23`d Avenue North. (97055) (Continued from June 24, 1997 Meeting)
C. Landmark Design and Build Inc. Conditional Use Permit for a rear yard setback encroachment to allow
enclosure of a deck for property located at 11310-36' Place North. (97065)
D. David Bearman. Variance for a 10 -foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required, and a Variance for a 22.75 -
foot front yard setback where 25 feet is required to build an addition to an existing garage and home at 3725
Wellington Lane North. (97088)
E. Peter Andrea Company. Planned Unit Development General Plan Amendment for a 64 -unit apartment building
for property located at the northwest corner of Shenandoah Lane and 22nd Avenue. (97047)
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Gene and Nelli Sivriver. Conditional Use Permit to operate All Auto Fix, Inc., a minor automobile repair
business and Interim Use Permit for parking reduction for property located at 3435 Highway 169. (97057) (Tabled
from June 24, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting)
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
July 10, 1997 7:30 PM Please note date change
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Old Business
a. Calendar of Events
b. Willow Creek Apartments
c. Process for Appointing Student Members
V. New Business
a. August Meeting—Date Change
b. Use of HRC Mailing List
VI. For Information
a. National Night Out—August 5
b. Diversity Photo Contest
c. Star Tribune Article
d. Information from League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
VII. Adjourn
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Mr. Roger Schaefbauer
Independent School District #284
17305 19th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 C1ra
RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure
Site: Central Services Facilty, Independent School District #284, 17305 -19th Avenue
North, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00008311
Dear Mr. Schaefbauer:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Tanks and
Emergency Response Section (TERS) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup
has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the
information provided, the TERS staff has closed the release site file.
Closure of the file means that the TERS staff does not require any additional investigation and/or
cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not
necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However,
the TERS staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to
pose a threat to public health or the environment.
The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or
cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work
necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or
nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the
MPCA be immediately notified.
You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum
contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (1996) or any other applicable state or federal law. In
addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if
present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (1994), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
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Mr. Roger Schaefbauer
June 27, 1997
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Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of
your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide
partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the
Department of Commerce Petro Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro
Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed
that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered
during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately.
For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site,
please call the TERS File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet #3.35
LeaklSpill and Underground Storage Tank File Request Form (April 1996) must be completed
prior to arranging a time for file review.
Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the
MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this
letter, please call me at 612/297-8366.
Sincerely,
n Elizabeth Clysdale
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit II
Tanks and Emergency Response Section
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cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Paul Gionfriddo, STS Consultants, Minneapolis
Minnesota Deparment of Commerce, Petrofund Staff
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
F O U N D A T I O N
TWINWEST CHAMBER FOUNDATION
FOCUS STATEMENT FOR 1997
YOUTH AT RISK
Violence, especially youth violence, is a major source of unrest and disruption today within families and
communities. Our youth are constantly exposed to the use of physical force in resolving conflicts - they
see it in the media, in the home, and in the neighborhood.
The TwinWest Foundation intends to support youth seeking after school enrichment. The emphasis is on
organized activities to benefit both the youth and the community. The programs can be at schools or at
some other similar facility. The Foundation's grants will be awarded to programs addressing these issues.
Grant proposals are sought from public or private non-profit organizations whose programs address these
issues and which serve the TwinWest communities of Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake,
Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park.
10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55305 ♦ (612) 540-0234
Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park
DATE: June 30, 1997
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Craig C. Gerdes, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT: STAFF REPORT ON GOOSE RELOCATION PROGRAM
The City of Plymouth has experienced a problem, as have other metropolitan suburbs,
with the overpopulation of Canadian geese. In the past, the City was part of the annual
relocation effort contracted through the University of Minnesota. When the City did
not participate, the overpopulation problem again became severe and numerous
complaints from citizens were received. As such, the City again began participating in
the relocation effort and has done so each year since 1993. The program has been and
continues to be successful. The University of Minnesota's Department of Fisheries and
Wildlife is the only organization within the State authorized to perform goose
management operations.
In previous years, the adult geese were relocated to other states, most recently Kansas
and Oklahoma. In 1995, only Kansas was willing to take the adults and the University
determined they would soon have no states willing to take the adult geese. As such,
during the 1995 relocation effort two programs were evaluated. The first was a food
shelf program where 200 adult geese were processed and donated to local area food
shelves. That program was very successful and the food shelves indicated they could
take as many geese as possible. The second program tested was relocation within
Minnesota. Of 200 neckbanded metro area adult geese relocated to the Talcot Lake
Wildlife Management Area near Worthington, more than 50% returned to the Twin
Cities within two months. This is an unacceptable return rate for effective population
control. In 1996 as expected, the University was notified that no other states were
willing to take adult geese. They then determined, based on the 1995 two program
evaluations that their only option for adult geese is the food shelf program. All adult
geese were processed in this manner in 1996 and again in 1997.
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The goslings have been and continue to be relocated to northern Minnesota. This part
of the program remains successful in that geese return each year to the area they learn
to fly and the goslings are relocated before they learn to fly. The natural predators and
hunting season available in northern Minnesota have been able to keep the population
under control in this area and allow us to continue with the relocation part of the metro
program.
The City is in the third year of a five year contract with the University of Minnesota
for the goose capture and relocation program. Park Superintendent Mark Peterson and
Public Safety Technical Services Supervisor Barb Cox coordinate the program for the
City of Plymouth. They attended a seminar in April of this year sponsored by the
College of Natural Resources, University of Minnesota, Fisheries and Wildlife
Department, the Minnesota Extension Service, the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, the Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the Minnesota
Animal Damage Control Council, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Staff
continues to work with these resources and keep the community informed of new
developments in the control of the goose population. Information packets were mailed
in May to all citizens we had on file as having an interest in the goose problem; as well
as any new callers on the problem.
Geese were captured in the metro area between June 16`' and July 7' this year. The
effort within Plymouth took place the week of June 30`''. The preliminary count of
geese in the City set for capture this year was approximately 750 geese. A chart
showing the City's participation in the program with numbers captured between 1988
and 1996 is attached for Council information. The actual numbers from 1997 will be
obtained in a report from the University of Minnesota later this fall.
May 13, 1997
Dear Plymouth Resident:
4C1t7Nr c f Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Phone: (612)509-5160
It is that time of year again for the yearly update of the goose problems within the City of
Plymouth and our participation in the relocation effort. This information is distributed to all
individuals who have requested it within the City.
For those of you who have not worked through this process with us before, a timeline of
what takes place in the relocation efforts is attached for your information. We are also
including the information on our participation in the program from 1988 through 1996.
Park Superintendent Mark Peterson and I coordinate the program for the City of Plymouth.
We attended a seminar in April of this year sponsored by the College of Natural Resources,
University of Minnesota, Fisheries and Wildlife Department, the Minnesota Extension
Service, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Cooperative Fish
and Wildlife Research Unit, the Minnesota Animal Damage Control Council, and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
The primary information from the seminar was that barriers, hazing and habitat alteration
techniques help reduce the damage from geese, but only move problem geese from one
location to another. It is imperative that the City and metropolitan area continue to work
on an overall goose population management program. Typically, a combination of
techniques provides the best results.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have helped us with this
program in the past and welcome those of you who are new to the program. We will
continue to work with you in an effort to control the goose population in the City of
Plymouth. Please feel free to call me at 509-5165 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
L�x
Barbara Cox
Technical Services Supervisor
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CANADA GEESE.
• In 1968 the population of Canada Geese in the Twin Cities was 480. Currently, the
estimated population exceeds 25,000 birds.
• Relocation of Canada Geese from the Twin Cities area began in 1982. Without control,
the problems would be at least 4 times the current level.
• The St. Paul -Minneapolis region has 3,107 lakes, rivers, semi-permanent and permanent
wetlands covering 37% of the total landscape.
• With the wetlands in the Twin Cities, it is estimated that the area could support
118,000 breeding pairs, or a summer population of 472,000 geese.
• Goose problems have been reported in Anchorage, Vancouver (British Columbia),
Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Winnipeg, Toronto, Boston,
Washington D.C., and other urban centers.
• Canada Geese are flightless from approximately June 151h through July 15th. During
this period, flight feathers are molted and replaced.
• Immature Canada Geese return td the area they first learned to fly for nesting in
subsequent years.
• The Canada Goose shows great variation in body size and regional differences in
plumage, bill shape, and call. The smallest birds are slightly larger than a mallard at 4
pounds and breed in the far north and winter in the far south. The largest birds, such
as those breeding in Minnesota, average 12 to 14 pounds with some individual birds
weighing up to 18 pounds.
• Each Canada Goose breeding pair typically brood from four to six young.
TIMELINE and breeding facts:
• Canada Geese are one of the earliest spring migrants and the first among the midwest
waterfowl to return to the breeding grounds. Pairs may be seen standing on the ice
next to last year's frozen nest mounds by early March.
• Eggs are laid as soon as there is open water for mating and snow -free nest sites. It is
not unusual for the birds to continue nesting in spite of temperatures as low as 0°F and
snowfalls up to 10 inches.
• Nesting in Minnesota begins in mid-March.
• The female builds the nest and incubates the egg without direct aid from the male. The
male, however, guards the female from disturbance by other mature pairs and assists
the female in protecting the eggs, and later, the goslings. So important is the male's
role that there are no cases cited where a female has successfully nested after the
death of her mate.
• Pair bonding takes place in spring among young geese, one or two years of age. Once
formed, the pair remains steadfast until the death of one of the members. Contrary to
popular belief, the survivor nnormally forms a new bond the following spring, and nests.
• Nests are typically built on isolated sites separated from adjacent dry land by a moat of
open water. Natural or human -made islands, muskrat or beaver lodges, or sedge
hummocks are frequently used.
• A clutch of 5 to 6 white eggs is laid at a rate of approximately one egg every 36 hours.
The first eggs are buried in the nest materials which consist of whatever fine materials
are available at the site. By the completion of laying, the goose has pulled fine, down
feathers from her belly area and has incorporated them in the nest.
• The gray down blanket is used to cover the eggs in her absence, reducing egg cooling
by 50% and the likelihood that a passing predator will find the eggs. The female
incubates from 97 to 98% of the day and takes but one to two brief, 10 to 15 minute
recesses from incubation.
• Time off the nest is divided almost equally into feeding, bathing, and preening
(rearranging and dressing her feathers with oil from her oil gland).
• The eggs hatch over a 24-hour period, starting on the 26`h day after the last egg is laid.
The young remain in the nest and are brooded on the 27t' day, with nest departure
normally occurring on the morning of the 28t' day.
• Canada Goose nest success typically ranges from 60 to 80%. Four goslings are
hatched per successful nest.
• Nests are lost to mammalian (coyote, fox, skunk, and raccoon) and avian predators
(crow, raven, and large gulls), to flooding, and to desertion. The latter is seldom due to
human disturbance, but rather to interference by adjacent territorial pairs of geese.
• Once the young have hatched, the family abandons the nest site and travels,
sometimes 5 miles or more, to a suitable brood -rearing site.
• Sites used by families are typically large (more than 10 acres) with open -water
wetlands and lakes, or slow-moving rivers. Common characteristics of sites are clean
(no driftwood or other debris) shorelines with low grasses, free of thick shrubs.
• Here, families of geese join together to graze on rapidly growing grasses and forbs.
Like all grazing animals, geese have developed flocking (herding) behaviors, where large
groups flock together to help watch for predators. Canada Geese select open, grassy
shorelines where visibility is good, food is abundant, and predator escape cover (open
water) is only a short run away.
• Five weeks after the young hatch, the female loses her flight feathers and enters the
molt period. The male molts 4 to 10 days after his mate. Both remain flightless until
the young can fly, at 9 to 10 weeks of age.
• Because of the energy and nutrients needed to replace flight feathers and for the
gosling to grow from fist -sized to nearly full grown geese in less than 10 weeks, large
quantities of forage must be consumed.
• ft is during this flightless time that the birds are counted, sites for relocation are
determined, and the birds are gathered.
• Once their flight feathers have returned and the young can fly, in late July, the birds
remain in families and family groups that molted together. They continue to feed in the
same fields and roost on the same open shorelines until the migrate.
• Currently, Canada Geese continue to increase at rates up 200% every 3 years if no
population management programs are used.
• Participation in the relocation program and goose hunting are the primary controls for
keeping the population size under control.
• Dr. James A. Cooper, Associate Professor of Wildlife, in the Department of Fisheries
and Wildlife at the University of Minnesota, coordinates the relocation program in the
Twin Cities area and is the only program with authorization permits from the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife service to gather Canada Geese for this purpose.
• In the program, the young birds are taken to northern Minnesota where natural
predators are more abundant and the population control is more manageable. In
previous years, adult birds were relocated to southern states; however in recent years,
no states have been willing to take the birds. Thus a new program was established two
years ago where adult birds are processed and given to food shelves. This added extra
costs to the program for the municipalities who pay for the effort. As such, we are
always looking into new ways to assist with funding. This would also enable us to do
more sites each year.
• We are always looking for assistance with the project. If you would like to help, we
need assistance the last week of May and first week of June in locating and counting
the birds. You can either call the information into me at 509-5165 or leave a message
on my voicemail; or I can provide you with a map of your area and you can mark the
map and return it to me.
• Once the counts are in and finalized, approximately June 8m through 10th, we select the
seven largest bird sites and provide that information to Dr. Cooper's group. They then
include our sites in their scheduling and the gathering effort takes place between June
15t' and July 10th
• If you have any questions about any of this information or the process, please feel free
to give me a call at 509-5165.
The Minnesota DNR has also produced two pamphlets, "Homeowner's Guide to Goose
Problems" and "Grower's Guide to Goose Problems". I provided many of you with one
copy of the homeowner's guide last year. I have approximately 10 copies available or they
can be obtained by calling the DNR directly at 296-6157.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PARTICIPATION IN GOOSE RELOCATION PROJECT
YEAR
LOCATION
# REMOVED
1988
Bass Lake
121
Medicine Lake
147
Parkers Lake
53
Sagamore
53
Cimmaron Ponds
104
TOTAL
478
1989
Bass Lake
91
Medicine Lake
123
Parkers Lake
24
Sagamore
21
Cimmaron Ponds
59
TOTAL
318
1990
Bass Lake
72
Medicine Lake
92
Parkers Lake
3
Sagamore
34
Schmidt Lake
38
Cimmaron Ponds
44
TOTAL
283
1991
Bass Lake
71
Medicine Lake
76
Parkers Lake
83
Prudential Insurance*
44
Schmidt Lake
33
Gleason Lake
61
TOTAL
368
1992
no locations done
0
1993
Medicine Lake
193
Bass Lake
80
Parkers Lake
60
Gleason Lake
56
Schmidt Lake
53
Lost Lake
30
TOTAL
472
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PARTICIPATION IN GOOSE RELOCATION PROJECT
YEAR
LOCATION
# REMOVED
1994
Bass Lake
28
Curtis Lake
40
Hollydale Golf
126
Medicine Lake
115
Medina Road
76
25th/26th Garland
42
Prudential Insurance*
36
Turtle Lake
45
TOTAL
508
1995
Bassett Creek
79
Curtis Lake
100
Medicine Lake
350
Medina Road
106
Parkers Lake
71
22nd/Vicksburg
98
Gleason Lake
115
TOTAL
919
1996
Bass Lake
98
Curtis Lake/Schmidt Lake Road
130
Hampton Hills Golf/Pomerleau Lake
57
Hollydale Golf
119
Medicine Lake
251
Medina Road/Olive Lane
78
Prudential Insurance*
20
Gleason Lake
87
TOTAL
840
*Prudential Insurance contracts
directly with the project and pays
all their own costs.
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: July 3, 1997
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Information from Osseo School District
Attached is a summary of a meeting with Osseo School District officials attended by
Mayor Joy Tierney and myself. During the meeting, the various cities and the district
(1) exchanged information about tax levy issues, including possible referenda, and (2)
brainstormed a list of possible ways the communities and the district could cooperate
more in the future. That list is enclosed with the school report.
All council members are invited to consider the list and nominate ten top priorities for
further consideration. If you are interested, please detach the two sheets, mark down
your choices, and return to me. Thank you.
�� District ti s\
L. CHRIS RICHARDSON, PH.D.
��� +; Superintendent
OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS
Phone: (612) 391-7003
N FAX: (612) 391-7070
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June 20, 1997,'
Myrna Kragness, Mayor Bob Burlingame, Mayor
Michael J. McCauley, City Manager Al Madsen, City Administrator
Kay Lasman, City Council City of Maple Grove
City of Brooklyn Center
Grace Arbogast, Mayor Phil Phenow, Mayor
Curt Bogany, City Manager Dave Callister, City Manager
City of Brooklyn Park City of Osseo
Joy Tierney, Mayor
Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
City of Plymouth
Dave Suman, Director of Administration
Lee Skavanger, Coordinator of Community Education and Services
Subj: Minutes of June 19, 1997 Joint City/School meeting
Attached please find a copy of the following that were developed at our last meeting:
1. Tax information timelines - 1997-98 and 1997-2007
2. List of possible joint collaborative projects
From our discussion, I also generated the following purpose and caveat statements for
your rev 1cw:
The purposes of the Joint City/School Committee are as follows:
1. Provide awareness of how each entity impacts the other entities on the committee
2. Promote effective and efficient use of resources through collaboration and
cooperation
3. Promote communication and sharing of information which enhances the ability of
each entity to operate effectively and efficiently
4. Build capacity to work together in areas of common interest
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279
Educational Service Center
11200 93rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369-6605
City/School Meeting Attendees
June 20, 1997
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As we work together, we must be ready to identify the following as we begin each
project:
1. What are the costs and who will pay?
2. How will we coordinate the project and who will support this coordination?
3. What do we know about the best practices in this area and how do we gather that
information? i.e. metro schools/cities (Burnsville); League of Minnesota Cities
The attached list of possible collaborative areas was brainstormed on June 19, 1997.
Please have your Council or Board review and individually identify their top ten priority
areas for joint efforts between our cities and District 279. Please gather these and bring
to our next meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 1997 at the District 279
Educational Service Center in Maple Grove.
I want to thank you again for your interest in this effort and look forward to seeing you
again in September.
Respectfully,
L. Chris Richardson, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Enclosures
1997-98
Tax Data Sharing
Action
Aug.
July
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
Plymouth Park and Recreation
of 85' & 93' Regent to Noble)'3,
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levy $3-4 million
Maple Grove - 1,000 new residents (north
Brooklyn Park Parks levy
of 89')
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$6-12 million
Schools convert 75% of levy
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Brooklyn Center Police and
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Tax for business - Down:
Fire levy $3-7 million
School tax for homeowners/business - Up1
School levy increase
Plymouth - 2 -year levy:
5-7% tax reduction possible
Brooklyn Park - 2 -year levy:
some reduction
Brooklyn Center - 2 -year levy:
=
some reduction
Maple Grove - 2 -year levy:
no change
1997-2007
Tax Data Sharing
Action 1 1997 1998
1999 1
2000 1 2001 1 2002 1
2003 1 2004 1 2005 2006 1
2007
Brooklyn Park - 1,000 new residents (north
of 85' & 93' Regent to Noble)'3,
r .'
Maple Grove - 1,000 new residents (north
of 89')
3
Schools convert 75% of levy
Tax for homeowners - Up
Tax for business - Down:
School tax for homeowners/business - Up1
Brooklyn Park tax increment - puts property
back on rolls
School $8 million levy referendum. Voting
required in 2005 and 2007.
CITY/SCHOOL MEETING
Please identify your top ten priorities for the city/school collaboration, with
#1 being the one you deem most important, etc.
Land acquisition
Park and recreation facilities
Space or staffing for daycare programming (before/after school)
Intramural programming for junior high sports
Joint public relations efforts
Share communications staff and technology
Share consultant for public information, surveys
Joint use of video production facilities – cable commission (cities)
Family services coordination
Family resource center
Senior citizen partnerships
Volunteer programs
Transportation –joint usage for after-school programs
Transportation—back-to-work programs (Northwest Work Skills)
Transportation—children to day care
Joint training and staff development
Coop internships for students
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Equipment purchase/sharing
Joint city/school facilities
Land use planning and land transfer
Cooperative purchasing (sales tax issue)
Healthy Community/Healthy Youth
Joint grant writer for collaborative grants
Sharing best practices and information
City officials sharing expertise with students on how government works
MEMORANDUM
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 279 BUSINESS OFFICE
11200 93RD AVENUE NORTH MAPLE GROVE MN 55369 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
DATE: June 23, 1997
TO: Dr. Chris Richardson, Dave Suman
FROM: Jerry Johnson
SUBJECT: Change in School Property Taxes Payable in 1998
School property taxes that will be payable in 1998 will be affected by a number of significant
changes this year.
In every year, the statewide ANTC tax rate is by far the largest single factor in determining
school property taxes. This ANTC rate is adopted by the legislature to fund the statewide
general education formula revenue. Unfortunately, because the Governor recently vetoed the
Education Funding bill, this rate has not been finalized. Under the PROPOSED bill, this rate
would decrease significantly from 37.4% for payable 1997 to 33.0% for payable 1998. This
decrease in the property tax burden would be very good news for taxpayers.
In February 1997, the legislature passed a separate bill to restore the statewide education funding
caps. The funding caps had previously reduced our payable 1997 levy by about $600,000. (This
$600,000 represents about 1.1 % of our total payable 1997 levy of $56,289,507.) The
PROPOSED bill would give us the flexibility to recoup this amount over a period of up to three
years. Therefore, we do not know how the payable 1998 levy will be affected yet.
Finally, in April, the school board approved a conversion of our referendum from tax capacity to
market value. This conversion shifts some of the tax burden from businesses to home owners in
accordance with State guidelines. The increase in property taxes is larger for lower valued
homes because market value is used to spread the tax. (The Minnesota class rate system is not
used.) The increase is summarized in the following table.
Residential Referendum Conversion
Homestead Value Property Tax Increase
---------------------
----------------
$72,000
$44
100,000
42
200,000
36
These increased amounts will be phased in over a four year period beginning with taxes payable
in 1998.
Because the education funding bill has not been finalized, we cannot estimate school taxes
payable in 1998 at the current time. We will not have a good estimate of school taxes until we
receive our levy limitation information from the State in September. As you know, the largest
portion of our tax levy is determined by State law.
Let me know if you have any questions.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MRiUTES
JUNE 109 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PUBLIC FORUM:
Chairman Michael Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe,
Bob Stein, Roger Berkowitz, and Kim Koehnen
Commissioner John Stoebner
Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planner Kendra
Lindahl, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen to approve
the May 27, 1997 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
approved on a unanimous vote.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY (97049)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by M. A. Mortenson Company for a Sign
Variance for a 63 -square foot sign where the maximum allowed is 32 -square feet for
Wayzata Senior High School and Elm Creek Playfields located at 4955 Peony Lane.
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the June 6, 1997 staff report. Planner Lindahl
commented that the Engineering Department has requested that the sign be moved west
increasing the setback to 30 feet, as there may be some visibility problems when cars
are stacked up.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if the sign will carry any advertising or only the lettering as
indicated in the staff report. Planner Lindahl replied that the sign will be as indicated
in the staff report.
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Chairman Stulberg introduced Mike Swanson, representing the petitioner. Mr.
Swanson agreed to the increased setback and commented that the sign is strictly for
property identification purposes.
Commissioner Koehnen stated that many schools are using signs to advertise school
events, and wanted to know if approving this request would impede any future sign
request. Chairman Stulberg replied that the applicant is already requesting a Variance,
and if an additional sign is needed, they would have to come back to the Commission
for approval. Planning Supervisor Senness commented that the Sign Ordinance is
currently being revised. It is unsure as to what will be in the new ordinance, but any
new sign will have to be approved.
Mr. Swanson stated that they would not try to integrate an event sign with this sign. If
another sign is needed, they would come back in the future to address the issue.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue. '
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stein recommending
approval of a Variance from maximum sign area for M. A. Mortenson Company for
Wayzata High School and Elm Creek Playfields located at 4955 Peony Lane North.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner
Berkowitz recommending adding Condition #9 increasing the front setback to 30 feet.
Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved on a
unanimous vote.
Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved on a
unanimous vote.
B. MT. OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCH (97052)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church for a Site
Plan Amendment for additional parking, Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted
Development) to PI (Public Institutional), Conditional use Permit for off-site parking,
and Variances for setbacks for property located at 12235 Old Rockford Road.
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the June 6, 1997 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg wanted to know what additional conditions would be required of the
applicant since some spaces in the new parking lot would be over 300 feet from the
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main entrance to the church. Planner Lindahl replied that the applicant will provide a
painted crosswalk and signage indicating the crosswalk. The applicant will also be
responsible for maintenance of the crosswalk and signage.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Jeff Pflipsen of 5410 Underwood Lane, representing the
petitioner. Mr. Pflipsen stated that the new curb cut they are requesting for the
existing parking lot is for an "exit only", and most vehicles will be making right-hand
turns onto Rockford Road from the parking lot. Mr. Pflipsen commented that he
would be available to answer questions.
Chairman Stulberg asked if that would be the only exit from the parking lot. Mr.
Pflipsen replied negatively, as the current entrance will also serve as an exit.
Chairman Stulberg introduced James Bjorgan of 12135 Old Rockford Road. Mr.
Bjorgan stated that there are more than four homes next to the church. He commented
that his home is located on the east side of the church and he has lived there for 35
years. Mr. Bjorgan stated that additional screening should be required along his
property line, as the proposed parking lot is at a higher elevation and you can see
directly into his home. Mr. Bjorgan stated that the current entrance could be widened
to accommodate both incoming and outgoing traffic without a curb cut for an "exit
only". Mr. Bjorgan stated that new "exit only" would be too close to his property.
He commented that the traffic is not just on Sundays, but rather all week since there is
a Montessori school which operates at the church.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
Planner Lindahl stated that Mr. Bjorgan's home is mentioned in the staff report and
shown on the site plan. Planner Lindahl said that she spoke with Mr. Holden
(representing the petitioner) before the meeting, and he agreed to continue the existing
fence between the Bjorgan property and the church parking lot, but it would be difficult
to add additional landscape screening.
Planner Lindahl stated that the curb cut meets the ordinance standards and the
Engineering Department reviewed the proposal, and felt it was appropriate.
Mr. Pflipsen indicated on the site plan where the fence would be extended. He said
that many hours were spent on the parking lot layout. Mr. Pflipsen stated that if traffic
had to be directed back to the main entrance to exit, it would cause more of a traffic
nuisance and hazard because of the stacking of cars. Chairman Stulberg commented
that overall there are only four more parking stalls being created, and that it shouldn't
create more of a problem than exists currently. Mr. Pflipsen commented that by
having two exit points, it would help the egress out of the lot, and speed up the exiting.
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Chairman Stulberg asked if there is any landscaping that can be done along the fence
line. Mr. Pflipsen replied that at this stage, a fence would be the first step, and then
they would be agreeable to look at the landscape situation.
Commissioner Ribbe asked how much closer the new exit would be to Mr. Bjorgan's
property. Mr. Pflipsen responded that the new curb cut begins approximately 50 feet
from the property line.
Mr. Bjorgan stated that he appreciates that the applicant is willing to extend the fence,
but he still does not think the curb cut is fair, and he questioned how it may affect his
property.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending
approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to classify certain
lands located north of Old Rockford Road, West of Larch Lane and East of Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park as P -I (Public/Institutional). Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION approved on a unanimous vote.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending
approval of the Findings of Fact for Rezoning for Mount Olivet Lutheran Church for
property located north of Old Rockford Road, West of Larch Lane and East of
Suburban Hennepin Regional Park as P -I (Public/Institutional). Roll Call Vote. 5
Ayes. MOTION approved on a unanimous vote.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner recommending approval
of a Site Plan Amendment and Variance for Mount Olivet Lutheran Church for
property located at 12235 Old Rockford Road.
MOTION to Amend by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe adding
a condition to the approving resolution requiring the applicant to continue the existing
fence to the tree line. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 5 Ayes. MOTION
approved on a unanimous vote.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe
adding a condition to the approving resolution requiring the applicant to add additional
plantings.
Commissioner Koehnen asked where the plants would be. Commissioner Stein replied
that the plants would run parallel with the fence, if there is space, and feasibility would
be determined by staff.
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Commissioner Berkowitz commented that the amendment seems vague. Planning
Supervisor Senness said that staff can take a look at the situation before the item goes
to City Council and can base the wording of the conditions on their findings.
Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved on a
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Koehnen asked how the new curb cut will increase the traffic flow.
Commissioner Ribbe commented that the concept was approved in the previous
approvals. He said that they currently have congestion from cars trying to turn around
and going in all directions. They need to get a flow going in a loop and that will speed
up the exiting. If you try and do it out of one entrance, it will destroy additional
parking spaces.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the curb cut alone would require a ' Site Plan
Amendment. Planning Supervisor replied that the curb cut would be minor enough that
it could be administratively approved. She said that the curb cut is more of an
engineering concern, but it does meet the ordinance standards.
Commissioner Stein commented that he understands the concept of adding the exit, but
in practice does not think it will work. He added that if it does work, it will help the
neighbor, and if it doesn't, it won't make the situation any worse than it is currently.
Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved on a unanimous
vote.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz
recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit and four Variances for Mount
Olivet Lutheran Church for property located north of Old Rockford Road, West of
Larch Lane and East of Suburban Hennepin Regional Park. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION approved on a unanimous vote.
C. DAVID BEARMAN (97062)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by David Bearman for a Variance for a 10.5
foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required, and a Variance for an 18.75 foot front
yard setback where 25 feet is required to build an addition to an existing garage and
home at 3725 Wellington Lane North.
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the June 6, 1997 staff report.
Commissioner Koehnen asked how the home occupation permit affects this request.
Planner Lindahl replied that the applicants admit they operate a business out of their
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home, and they don't need a license if they meet ordinance standards. The applicants
state that they do not use the garage for that purpose, so it meets the standards.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Richard Bunin, attorney for the petitioner. Mr. Bunin
stated that the Bearman's have lived in their home for 16 years. He stated that the
Variances are tied together for the project. One of the purposes of the application is to
create a new office/guest bedroom out of part of the garage. Mr. Bunin stated that the
hardship is created by a pie shaped lot, which doesn't allow for building except for the
front of the lot. Mr. Bunin stated that the findings of approval of the Variance for the
10.5 foot side yard setback should carryover to approving the front yard setback
Variance. The project needs both setbacks to work. Mr. Bunin stated that the
hardship is caused by zoning laws pertaining to setbacks. The Variance will not be
detrimental to the public welfare and it will not decrease visibility. He presented a
picture depicting where the extension would be, and stated that it does not change the
visibility. The street is not a through street, so it is not very busy. Mr. Bunin
commented that the neighborhood is not tract housing, and they all are very different in
character. The applicant is only talking about a four to six foot difference, and without
both Variances they can't do the project.
Chairman Stulberg introduced David Bearman, the petitioner. Mr. Bearman stated that
the office/computer room/guest room is to be constructed in back of the garage. If the
front yard variance is denied, they would have to cut this room off by four feet, which
does not make the project feasible.
Chairman Stulberg said that Mr. Bunin stated that the findings should apply to both the
front and side yard setbacks, but #4 of the findings on the side yard setback is contrary,
as it is staff's reason to deny. He asked if the zoning ordinance was in place when the
applicant bought their home. Mr. Bunin replied affirmatively. Chairman Stulberg
commented that the hardship is created by the lot, not the ordinance. Chairman
Stulberg asked if the structure was moved forward, would it cause a different site line.
Mr. Bunin replied that it causes a different site line, but does not affect the sight line to
cause a public safety hazard.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing and introduced a letter dated June 4,
1997, from Michelle Brousseau of 3735 Wellington Lane.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Michelle Brousseau of 3735 Wellington Lane. Ms.
Brousseau stated that the applicants have been using their garage for their business for
the last 10 years. There are numerous U.P.S. trucking coming and going, and
employees working in the house. She stated that one of their employees was her
mother. Ms. Brousseau stated that they do have a business partner, and the Bearman's
are moving stuff out of the garage and warehousing it in St. Paul. Ms. Brousseau
stated that the stake on the picture could have been put anywhere, but actual
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measurements tell the true picture. She stated that a U.P.S. truck on the driveway will
impair the sight line. Ms. Brousseau stated that the applicant failed to mention, and to
take into account their walkout level which includes two bedrooms and laundry room
into the total square footage of their home. Ms. Brousseau commented that if the
applicant moved their business out of the home, they would have room for their
children. Ms. Brousseau stated that since she has been verbally against the proposal,
the police were called and told lies about her. She stated that she was told by the fire
inspector that a 15 -foot setback is required for fire exposure. She added that the
Variance would change the character of the neighborhood and she would be happy to
get a petition from the neighborhood.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Richard Pappin of 3640 Wellington Lane. Mr. Pappin
stated that he is opposed to the Variance because it would change the character of the
neighborhood. He stated that the house and garage would overwhelm the lot. Mr.
Pappin stated that the photograph presented by the applicant does not show cars in the
driveway, and snow build-up which would impact the sight distance. He asked if the
garage addition is for expanding their business. He asked if by approving this, is the
Commission changing residential area for commercial business. Mr. Pappin agreed
with Ms. Brousseau that the applicant has vehicles parked on their driveways often,
and there are numerous U.P.S. trucks to their home. Mr. Pappin stated that if the
Variances are approved, it would cause vehicular and sight problems.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg explained that the Planning Commission can not respond to personal
comments. He stated that any citizen group can submit a petition. The Commission
looks at the Variance standards and criteria in which to make their motions. He
commented that the Commission would not be changing residential to commercial by
granting this Variance. Chairman Stulberg said if there is something going on with the
home occupation, it is a separate issue. He commented that the applicant said their
garage would not be used for their business.
Mr. Bearman said the garage would not be used for additional storage related to the
business.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the new room could serve their purpose with four
feet less. Mr. Bearman replied that it would not be a very usable room.
Commissioner Stein asked if they had looked at all the alternatives. Mr. Bearman
replied affirmatively, but stated that he is open to suggestions for compromise.
Mr. Bunin stated that his clients have opened their home to City staff and they are not
hiding anything. He commented that other neighbors have U.P.S. deliveries. He
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stated without a compromise or both Variances, the project won't work. Mr. Bunin
said there is no real showing that it will affect the sight lines, and they are only talking
about a small difference.
Mr. Pappin pointed out on the photograph that if the garage is extended and a vehicle is
parked in the driveway, it will impede the sight distance.
Ms. Brousseau asked if a third -car garage is considered a hardship. She stated that
there is only one home in neighborhood with a three car garage. By granting the
Variance, it would infringe on her property value. Mr. Brousseau stated that when
U.P.S. makes deliveries for other neighbors, the truck stops in the street, and when
they deliver to the Bearman's, they park in the driveway to unload.
Mr. Bearman stated that the Commission should only be considering the Variance.
They have one of the smallest houses in the neighborhood, with 1,325 square feet on
the main floor and upper living area, not including the walkout lower level. Mr.
Bearman said that they have as much right to park cars on their driveway as anyone
else. Wellington Lane is not a through street and does not see a lot of traffic.
MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz
recommending approval of a Variance for a side yard setback and denying a Variance
for a front yard setback for David and Cindy Bearman for a garage addition at 3725
Wellington Lane North.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that if the Commission approves the motion, they are
denying part of the request by the applicant. Commissioner Koehnen commented that
the applicant admitted that he is willing to hear any ideas or compromise.
Commissioner Berkowitz concurred with Commissioner Koehnen. He stated that if
they were looking at a 25 -foot front yard setback, it would be easier to digest and blend
into the neighborhood.
Chairman Stulberg stated that there one findings of fact for denial of the front yard
setback. The Commission could table the motion and action to see if they can redesign
within the 25 -foot setback. Commissioner Stein stated that he believes there are
options to get within the 25 -foot setback. He stated that the applicant has benefited
from ordinance change on setbacks from 35 feet to 25 feet. Planning Supervisor
Senness commented that there is sufficient time to allow tabling the application.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the applicant would rather see it go forward as is now, or
table to allow redesign.
Mr. Bearman replied that tabling it wouldn't do any good, as they have already
considered other designs.
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Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 4-1 Vote. (Commissioner Ribbe
voted Nay.)
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCIL TO APPOINT MEMBER TO
"TRANSITIONS" SUBCOMMITTE.
Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the May 29, 1997 staff report.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if they had any indication on timing and duration of the
committee. Commissioner Koehnen replied that she heard they would have four to five
meetings. Commissioner Ribbe volunteered to represent the Planning Commission on
the committee. He commented that this is an important issue that should be dealt with
before planning Northwest Plymouth.
B. SPECIAL MEETING TO REVIEW RESULTS OF MAY 15 PUBLIC
FORUM ON NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH PLANNING
Chairman Stulberg requested that a reminder be sent to Commissioners about the July 1
meeting and that the information packet be sent out at least one week in advance.
C. APPOINT MEMBER(S) TO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR BALANCE OF YEAR
Commissioner Berkowitz volunteered to serve on the board for the remainder of the
year.
Commissioner Berkowitz stated that he may have a conflict with the June 24 Planning
Commission Meeting. Commissioner Ribbe suggested that the easier items be placed
on the agenda first.
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to adjourn.
Vote. 5 Ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
GREGORY J. PULLES
4625 XENE LANE NORTH
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55446
Ms. Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
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I oppose Section 8 housing because it destroys neighborhoods. I would
very much like to have breakfast with you sometime to discuss the ways in which this
could be changed. Attached is a copy of an article from a recent Wall Street Journal
article which describes this dilemma. I come from a large family who grew up in
North Minneapolis and generally, we all now live in the northern suburbs. I have seen
what has happened in Robbinsdale and New Hope, in particular, due to Section 8
housing.
I will call you sometime. I really appreciate the opportunity to discuss
this with you.
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June 27, 1997
Mr. Eric Blank
Park & Recreation Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth_ MN 55447
Dear Mr. Blank,
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I wrote this to thank you for meeting with our Park Board and sharing your experiences with park
and recreation planning and development. All of our Park Board members were very grateful for the
opportunity to discuss St Michael's park and recreation issues with you. It was yen,, informative. and
we appreciate your taking the time to come to Saint Michael.
Sincereiv.
Lorann Eull, Chair
Saint Michael Park Board
Copy: Plymouth City administrator ✓/f
2 July 1997
Mr. Dwight Johnson
and Employees
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson and Employees
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THANK YOU so very much, Mr. Johnson, for your good humor and willingness to be
"outspaced" by so much food. Everyone did a wonderful job in response to this project
and we're very appreciative.
Interfaith Outreach is experiencing a challenging summer, as was expected. Our
supporters, however, are making valiant efforts to help us keep pace with the need.
Currently, we're distributing more than 20,000 pounds of food monthly and your recent
drive (which was coordinated so well by Nancy Anderson) has made a huge
difference.
It was very clear that there was great, creative effort used in promoting the food drive
by the committee and the outcome, I hope, is as satisfying to all who contributed as it is
to Interfaith.
Sincerely
Susan Fetterer
Director of Volunteer Services
110 Grand Avenue South, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1872 612/473-2436 Fax 612/473-4337