HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-12-1997SEPTEMBER 12, 1997
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 p.m. before each
Council meeting.
SEPTEMBER 17 7:00 P.M REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
OCTOBER 1 7:00 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
OCTOBER 8 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Public Safety Training Room
2. PLYMOUTH RECYCLING DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Public
Works Maintenance Facility, 14900 23`d Avenue N.
3. PRAC, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. (M-3)
4. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSITIONS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 5:30
Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4)
5. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ONPUBLIC SAFETY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,630
Administration Library. (M -S)
6. HRA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 7: 00 P. M., Medicine Lake Room.
7. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BUSINESS RELATIONS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,
7.00 P.M., Medicine Lake Room.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 7.00 P.M., Council Chambers.
9. PACT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 7: 00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
September 12, 1997
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10. MEETING CALENDARS — September and October meeting calendars are attached. (M-10)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Sunset Hill Elementary School playground dedication held 3:00 today at 13005 Sunset
Trail.(I-1a)
b. Invitation/announcement for the Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters panel
discussion on Plymouth's recreational water quality, Saturday, September 27, 10:00-11:30
a.m., in the Council Chambers. (1-1b)
c. Community Prevention Coalition Update for September -October, 1997. (7-1c)
d. Announcement of a drug and alcohol prevention forum sponsored by the Minnesota
Prevention Resource Center, and scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, noon – 1:30 p.m.
at 3125 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (1-1d)
e. City news release announcing the September and October watermain flushing schedule. (I-
le)
f. City news release soliciting high school student applicants to serve on the Human Rights
Commission. (I-1fi
g. Notice from Hennepin County Sheriff's Office of specialized law enforcement training
classes available in October through the Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. (I --1g)
h. Letter to Shenandoah Townhome owners from the Plymouth HRA announcing financial
assistance for the low and moderate income residents in that development to re -side their
homes. (1-1h)
i. Letter to rental housing owners and managers from Housing Supervisor Ed Goldsmith
announcing a landlords' forum on Thursday, September 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in
the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive. (1-1i)
j. Agenda for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Steering Committee September 18
meeting. (1--1j)
2. .STAFF REPORTS
a. Summary from the City Assessor's office of the 1997 Fall Parade of Homes. (I --2a)
B. Report on the upcoming Cities Week from City Clerk Laurie Ahrens. (1-2b)
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3. MINUTES
a. Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission August 4, 1997 meeting. (1--3a)
b. Draft meeting notes of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Steering Committee
September 4 meeting. (1--3b)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--4)
S. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Hennepin County Commissioner Mary Tambornino regarding the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District. (I -5a)
b. Letter and mission statement from Osseo Schools Superintendent Dr. L. Chris Richardson.
(1 -Sb)
c. Thank -you letter to the Wayzata School District Director of Education from the Mayor, for
the plaque of appreciation from the school district. (I -Sc)
d. Thank -you letter from the Mayor to the Mayor of Maple Grove for efforts in the joint
Council meeting last month. (I -5d)
e. Letter to Manager Dwight Johnson from James McDonald commending the work of
Housing Inspector Warren Kulesa. (1-5e)
Regular F
Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
September 15, 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. Selection of activity center architect
5. Unfinished Business
a. 1998-2002 CIP - continue discussion of projects (see attached)
b. West Medicine Lake Park update
c. Ice arena update
d. Elm Creek playfield update
e. East Medicine Lake regional trail update
f. Armstrong High School gym update
g. Activity center update
h.
6. New Business
a.
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting - October 13 (at the Ice Center)
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CITY COUNCIL TRANSITIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 17, 1997
Medicine Lake Room
5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order - (Tim Bildsoe)
2. Select Subcommittee Chair
3. Review Background Memo on Land Use Transitions
4. Next Meeting
5. Adjourn
Committee Members:
City Council Representatives: Joy Tierney, Saundra Spigner, Judy
Johnson, and Tim Bildsoe
Planning Commission Representative: Allen Ribbe
Staff Representatives: Dwight Johnson and Anne Hurlburt
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September 1, 1997
The new playground equipment installation at Sunset Hill Elementary is complete!
We invite you to join our PTA, students and staff as we acknowledge and thank our very special
sponsors during a Playground Dedication Ceremony.
Friday, September 12, im
5:00 p.m
150o5 Sunset 'trail, riymoutb
On the rlayground
Refreshments will be served in the school cafeteria following the ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you at the official opening!
Dr. Karla Thompson LuAnn Culhane
Principal, Sunset Hill Elementary Chair, Playground Committee
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SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 13005 SUNSET TRAIL PLYMOUTH, MN 55441-5699 (612) 476-3080 FAX 476-5035
PLYMOUTH'S'
RECREATIONAL WATER QUALITY
♦ THE 8 LARGEST PLYMOUTH LAKES COVER 1544 ACRES
OF SPACE
♦ THEY CONTAIN FROM 43 TO 205 PARTS PER BILLION
PHOSPHORUS (A "SWIMABLE" LAKE SHOULD HAVE 30 OR LESS)
♦ MOST OF THESE LAKES ARE INFECTED WITH EURASION
WATER MILFOIL
JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONAL AND ACTION ORIENTED DISCUS-
SION WITH A PANEL OF EXPERTS FROM THE MN DNR, HENNEPIN
COUNTY PARKS, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, AND LOCAL ACTIVISTS.
SEPTEMBER 27, SATURDAY, 10:00-11:30 AM
PLYMOUTH CITY -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REFRESHMENTS SERVED LIVE BROADCAST ON KING CABLE CH. 37
THIS EVENT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IS SPONSORED BY THE WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH a
AREA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS. THE FACILITY IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSI-
BLE. FOR INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTER-
PRETER, CALL 559-1868.
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n August 1st, one of the strongest laws in the US. designed to outh access to tobacco went
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effect in Minnesota. After nearly eight years of effort by public health advocates, the Minnesota
Legislature approved a bill that requires licensing of all tobacco retailers, compliance checks to assure
tobacco sales laws are being followed, and a minimum set of penalties for retailers who break the law.
The law also prohibits single cigarette pack self-service displays and bans vending machines in any estab-
lishment that can be entered by a minor. Additional provisions include increased penalties for minors who
use their license when attempting to buy tobacco, and a requirement that tobacco companies disclose any
of five hazardous substances that their products contain. . .
Judy Knapp, executive director of the Minnesota Smoke -Free Coalition; noted that the law "is a
significant and concrete step forward in the effort to keep tobacco out of the hands of minors, which will,
in turn, help .to substantially reduce the, number of
teens addicted to tobacco." Second -Hand .Smoke
Knapp said. the new youth tobacco sales require-
ments will take effect as communities approve local Media Campaign
ordinances that implement the state law. She said
once the law is' fully in effect in all communities, the early 500 o of children are breathing air that
state should begin to see an impact on.the rate of 1 V can make them sick. Research confirms
youth tobacco use. Recent data. from the Minnesota what we've suspected all along—secondhand
Student Survey showed that more than1 in 4 high smoke is harmful to children. To increase
school seniors in Hennepin County smoke awareness of this serious health threat and the
cigarettes daily --a rate higher than the U S. average. denial of the problem by the tobacco industry,
The League of Minnesota Cities is encouraging the Minnesota ASSIST Project is conducting a
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municipalities who wish to maintain local control to public awareness. campaign throughout
adopt or amend their tobacco licensing ordinances. Minnesota from eptember 15-30. The
A series of workshops to assist local governments campaign will include television and radio
in implementing the new state law are being offered advertising spots sponsored by the Minnesota
this fall throughout Minnesota. CPC staff is Department of Health and the American Cancer
helping plan a metro training to be held in mid- Society, Minnesota Division. For more
October. For more information, contact information call 612-623-5272.
Howard Epstein, 348-7550.
Violence Among Youth ... How are alcohol and drugs connected to youth violence?, Tues. Sept. 23,
1997,12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Family and Children's Services offices, 3125 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
What is the relationship between youth violence and chemical use? Substantial evidence now points to a
strong connection between alcohol and other drug use and violence. Join the panel of law enforcement
officials and chemical health professionals to learn more about the impact of chemical use on youth
violence, and to discuss the implications for prevention of youth problems.
Free — no pre -registration required. Bring your lunch, or call ahead (348-6122) to request a box lunch
CPC POLICY RESPONSE GROUP MEETING
To be rcbedrded for late September — call Jaime Marone (348-6107)
for time and location.
Join other CPC participants in reviewing the CPC's Policy
Principles and the 1998 legislative agenda.
TOBACCO INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Monday, September 29,1997 — 9:00 am -1L•00 pm
-at the Smoke -Free Coalition, 1619 Dayton Ave., St: Paul
(comer of Snelling and Marshall)
Join others working on tobacco control efforts in the
Metro Area to discuss current projects and issues.
CPC PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, October 22,1997 --11:00 am -1:30 pm
- at Storefront for Youth Action offices, 6425 Nicollet Ave.
So., Richfield
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23rd Annual Program Sharing Conference—Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Other Drug and Violence Prevention
October 9-10,1997 — St. Cloud Civic Center
Keynote speakers include Dr. Mary Jansen,
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; and Billy
Mills, Olympic Gold Medalist. The conference is
sponsored by: MN Department of Human Services,
Chemical Dependency Division; MN Department
of Children, Families, and Learning; St. Cloud State
University; Minnesota Prevention Resource Center.
For more information, call Terri Singer or Lynne
Gosselin at MPRC, 427-5310.
The Liquor Indust 's
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"Joe Camel"??
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ccording to an article by Amitai Etzioni in the
shington Post (August 17), the liquor
industry has an equivalent of Joe Camel - a new
product category called "alcopops." Marketing
industry insiders call them "training wheels,"
products sold to teenagers and children to entice
them and, ultimately, to get them hooked. on
alcohol.
Alcopops are lemonades, colas and fruit -flavored
frozen malts that typically contain 4-6 percent
alcohol, often more than beer. Sold in colorful
packages, squeeze pouches and soda bottles, they
bear such catchy names as "Freeze and Squeeze,"
"Yellow Belly" and "Two Dogs Lemon Brew" They
sometimes carry flashy logos similar to those of
nonalcoholic fruit drinks and teas.
In Britain, alcohol has even been included in milk
products marketed under names such as"Moo" and
"Super lunch," and in Popsicle -style treats. A _
Minneapolis company recently won approval to
.Market ice creams with a level of alcohol slightly
lower than other alcopops, but dressed up in bright
colors'and reprising such names as "Pink Squirrel"
-and "Grasshopper.",
Etzioni notes, however, that when the products
were introduced in New York City and California,
quick action by local coalitions resulted in public
pressure that forced the alcohol industry to change
their products and practices.
The CPC has developed a 30 -minute presentation on
akopops - contact Jeyn Hofacker (348-9296) for more
Lori --we'll miss you!
Lori St. Hilaire, stalwart CPC office
coordinator for the past five years, is moving
on to another division of the Hennepin
County Community Health Department. We
will miss her many skills, particularly in
desktop publishing and database management,
not to mention her ability to handle any crisis.
Congratulations -- and best wishes!
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How are alcohol and drugs connected to youth
Sgt. Kim Muellner,
Minneapolis Police
Department, Juvenile
Division
Lois Gunderson,
Project Coordinator
Initiative For
Violence -Free Families
in Hennepin County,
Family & Children's
Service
Jacqueline Turner,
Coordinator
"Turn Off The Violence"
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Health Department
525 Portland Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612/348-6122
FAX: 612/348-4841
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What is the relationship between youth violence and chemical
use? Substantial evidence now points to a strong connection
between alcohol and other drug use and violence. Join a panel of
informed presenters to learn more about the impact of chemical use
on youth violence, and to discuss implications for prevention of
youth problems.
Statistics indicate that:
• Violence is the number one public health problem facing
Minnesota youth.
• Alcohol plays a significant role in violence. It is associated
with at least 50% of all violent crimes.
• Alcohol use is related to nearly 50% of homicides and over 25%
of suicides in Minnesota annually. This amounts to nearly 200
preventable violent deaths each year.
Please take this opportunity to participate in a discussion about
youth and violence.
When: Tuesday, September 23, 1997
Where: Family and Children's Service*
3125 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis
341-1617
Time: Noon – 1:30 pm
Cost: FREE — no pre -registration required
Lunch: Bring your lunch, or call ahead (348-6122)
to request a box lunch ($6.00). .
Beverages will be provided at no charge.
* Family and Children's Service
3125 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis
Family and Children's Services - Lake Street is in South
Minneapolis, 8 blocks east of Target in Minnehaha Mall. The
office is on the north side of Lake Street at the corner of Lake and
32nd Avenue. In addition to on -street parking, you may park in
the lot on Lake and 3 1 st Avenue.
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For Immediate Release Contact:
September 8, 1997 Greg Cook, 509-5992
Watermain Flushing Set for Plymouth
Plymouth city sewer and water crews will flush watermains in September
and October. The schedule is as follows.
• Industrial areas, both sides of 1-494, south of Hwy. 55: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1;
• Residential areas, west of 1-494, except the Camelot area: Oct. 2 - 17; and
• Residential areas, east of 1-494 andthe Camelot area: Oct. 20-31.
The purpose of this program is to maintain a high quality of municipal
water. Discolored water is possible throughout the flushing schedule, but it is more
likely on the day crews flush lines in your area. Please avoid doing laundry on that
day. If you have discolored water; let your outdoor water spigot run until the water
is clear.
If you want to know the exact day your area will be flushed, please call
509-5950 after Sept. 17.
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PLYMOUTH A Beau tifu(Place?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
For Immediate Release
September 8, 1997
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Contact:
Kathy Lueckert, 509-5052
PUMOUTR
Plymouth Human Rights Commission seeks student members
Students who live in Plymouth and have an interest in human rights issues have a
unique opportunity to contribute to their community — and learn about city government.
The Plymouth Human Rights Commission is looking for four students to serve as members
of the commission. The four students will represent the four wards of the City.
The Human Rights Commission is an advisory body to the Plymouth City Council.
It promotes human rights issues in the community through public education, student
workshops and an annual human rights award. The Commission can also provide
mediation service for human rights grievances. The Commission currently has seven
citizen members and four members from each of the school districts serving Plymouth.
Students who are interested in applying must:
• Live in Plymouth and currently be grades 9 -12;
• Have an interest in promoting human rights issues in the school and the community.
• Attend monthly meetings of the Human Rights Commission on the first Thursday of the
month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall;
• Serve a term of at least one year; and
• Participate in an interview with members of he City Council and Human Rights
Commission.
The application deadline is Fri., Oct. 17. For more information, call Kathy Lueckert
at 509-5052.
PLYMOUTH A Beau tifu(Place?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
For Immediate Release
September 8, 1997
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Contact:
Kathy Lueckert, 509-5052
Nominate Someone You Know for the Plymouth Human Rights Award;
Award will recognize efforts to promote fairness and equality
If you know of someone who is working to build a community that fosters fair and
equal treatment of people in all aspects of life, consider nominating him/her for the
Plymouth Human Rights Award. Nominations are due by Fri., Oct. 24.
The Human Rights Commission, an advisory body to the City Council, sponsors the
award to recognize the work of individuals that often goes unrecognized outside of a
small circle of friends, coworkers or neighbors. This is the second year the Plymouth
Human Rights Award will be presented.
"The goal of the Plymouth Human Rights Award is to recognize volunteer activity
of a Plymouth individual, group, and/or business that has made an outstanding
contribution to the promotion of understanding and cooperation between people of
different backgrounds," according to the nomination guidelines.
For a nomination form, call Jean Lyons at 509-5081. Please leave your name and
mailing address.
PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(Pface To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
PATRICK D. McGOWAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF
ROOM 6 COURTHOUSE
350 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55415
(612) 348-3740
FAX 348-4208
September 4, 1997
Plymouth City Council
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Council Members:
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office will be offering specialized law enforcement training to select
members of the community. You have been recommended by a former graduate of the academy as a
person who might be interested in participating. Based on this recommendation we are extending an
invitation to you to participate. This program, the Citizen Law Enforcement Academy, is offered free of
charge and will be held in October of 1997. Classes are three (3) hours long, with the exception of one
Saturday class, and will run for eight (8) weeks. Instruction will be a combination of lecture, question and
answer, demonstration, participation and tours. The class and subjects will be very similar to those taught
to new deputy sheriffs and police officers.
EXAMPLES OF SUBJECTS COVERED:
Accident Investigation
Child Abuse
Civil Law
Civil Liability
Communications
Court Procedures
Criminal Investigation
Crime Prevention Training
Defensive Tactics
DWI Enforcement and Procedures
Evidence and Scientific Investigation
Gangs
Hostage Negotiations
Jail Procedure and Tour
K-9 Operations
Mechanics of Arrest
Narcotics Operations
Patrol Operations
Tactical Team Operations
Traffic Stops
Training
Weapon Use
Participation in these classes will give students a unique insight into law enforcement, as the Sheriffs
Office is the third largest law enforcement agency in the State of Minnesota and is charged with enforcing
both criminal and civil law. This class is a must for business leaders, elected officials, teachers,
community leaders and interested taxpayers who want to know how law enforcement and the criminal
justice system work from an insiders' perspective. It is our hope to also learn from you.
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The Sheriffs Office is looking for a representative cross section of the community to participate in this
unique educational experience. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years old. Due to the nature of the
material presented, all applicants will be screened for criminal backgrounds.
Classes will be held Thursday nights from 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. for eight (8) weeks. The first night of class
will be October 2, 1997 and will run through November 20, 1997. The location of the classes will change
depending on the topic being taught. One or more classes will be conducted at the following locations:
Law Enforcement Training Facility in Maple Grove, Sheriff s Communications Division in Golden
Valley, Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center in Minneapolis, City Hall/Court House in Minneapolis
and the Sheriffs Patrol headquarters in Brooklyn Park.
When each student successfully graduates, a certificate of completion will be awarded at a formal
commencement ceremony.
If you are interested in these classes, please complete the enclosed application form and return it as soon
as possible to Captain Jim O'Shea, Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. Questions regarding the program
may be addressed to Captain O'Shea at 348-7918.
Warmest Regards,
Patrick D. McGowan,
Hennepin Co eriff
By: James B. O'Shea,
Captain
Hennepin County Sheriffs Office
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CITIZEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Application for Enrollment
Name (Last first middle maiden)
Date of Birth
Street Address
Home Phone
City / State / Zip
Drivers Licence Number
you a resident of Hennepin County? How long?
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Please explain briefly why you wish to enroll in the Citizen Law Enforcement Academy.
Please list any associations, clubs organizations you belong to or are affiliated with.
Have you ever been arrested for, convicted of, or cited for an offense other that minor traffic offences? YES— NO— If
yes please explain on back of sheet, list appropriate dates, charges, places and charges.
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Present Employer
Supervisor
Your title
Address
Telephone number
Date hired
Personal Reference
Address
Telephone
Emergency Contact
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Were you recommended or advised to apply for If yes, by whom?
enrollment to the academy? Yes— No
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• I hereby certify that there we no willful misrepresentations omission or falsifications in the aforementioned statements and
answers. I understand that any omission or false statements on this application shall be sufficient cause for rejection for
enrollment or dismissal from the Hennepin County Sheriffs Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. I understand there is no
charge for the Academy and, if selected for enrollment, pledge the time commitment to attend. I further understand that the
Hennepin County Sheriffs Office will conduct a criminal history and records check on all applicants, the results of which
could be grounds for my rejection.
Applicant's Signature Date
Return completed applications to: Hennepin County Sheriffs Office For more information call:
Captain O'Shea, Citizen Law Enforcement Academy Captain Jim O'Shea
Room 6 Courthouse 348-7918
Minneapolis, MN 55415
All applicants must be 21 )wars of age. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
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Records check by. Date completed -- Recommendation:
September 8, 1997
Dear Shenandoah Townhome Owner: CITY OF
pIYMOUTR
The City of Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has been working to provide
financial assistance for low and moderate income homeowners toward the cost of re -siding the
Shenandoah Townhomes. Financial assistance may be available from the Federal Home Loan Bank
(FHLB). Assistance from FHLB is based on competitive applications that must be submitted by the City
by October, 1997. As part of the City's application, we must have accurate income information for all
homeowners interested in receiving financial assistance. The FHLB grant funds, if awarded, would be
used to subsidize up to 50 percent of the cost of exterior improvements for those townhome owners who
are low to moderate income. Financial assistance would be awarded on a sliding scale basis according to
each household's income. To qualify for assistance, you must be an owner -occupant of a Shenandoah
townhome and your total gross annual household income cannot exceed the following limits:
Family
Total Gross
Family
Total Gross
Size
Household Income
Size
Household Income
1
$30,450
5
$47,000
2
$34,800
6
$50,450
3
$39,150
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$53,950
4
$43,500
8
$57,400
It is extremely important that you accurately complete this pre -application form and return it along
with_a copy of the 1996 U.S. Income Tax Return for each member of your household to the City of
Plymouth HRA postmarked no later than September 20, 1997. To ensure the accuracy of the
information, we recommend referring to source documents, such as W-2 forms, recent pay stubs, year-
end statements and federal tax returns. The Plymouth HRA will require more detailed information, as
well as written verification of income at the time of application to the Federal Home Loan Bank in early
October.
Because the HRA's application will be based on the information provided, if you do not return this
form or if you provide false or inaccurate information you may not be eligible for assistance. If you
are not interested in receiving any financial assistance you do not have to return the pre -application form;
however, if you want to be considered for assistance you must return this form on or before the
deadline date.
Please complete the pre -application on the reverse side of this letter and return it along with a copy of the
1996 U.S. Income Tax Return for each member of your household in the enclosed; self-addressed
envelope to: Plymouth HRA, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447. If you have any questions,
please call Andrea Brennan at 509-5461 or Milt Dale at 509-5413. Thank you for your prompt"attention
to this matter.
Sincerely,
Anne Hurlburt, Executive Director
Plymouth HRA
OVER
PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Pface To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
Shenandoah T.ownhomes
Pre -Application For The Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program
List all of the occupants of your household, including yourself. List ages and total gross income for
each occupant. Occupants means any person, other than a renter, living in your household for
nine months of the year or more. Gross yearly income is the amount you receive before taxes are
deducted. Include income received from all sources including the following: salaries, overtime
pay, alimony, child support, interest on investments, public assistance, pensions, social security,
rental income, and business profit for self-employed individuals.
Name of Homeowner
Address
Phone Number Total Number of Persons in Household
Name (list all members of
household, including yourse o Age Total Income Per Month Source(s)
...................................................................................................................................................................
I, the undersigned, certify to penalty under law that the above information is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief, and that the provisions stated are accepted and agreed to.
Applicant Signature
Date
Please return this pre -application along with a copy of the 1996 U.S. Income Tax Return for each
member of your household in the enclosed, self-addressed envelope to: Plymouth HRA, 3400
Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447 before September 20, 1997. If you have any questions
regarding this pre -application please call Andrea Brennan at 509-5461 or Milt Dale at 509-5413.
NOTE. All information provided as part of this pre -application Is considered private data on Individuals and
shall not be disclosed except pursuant to court order or to an agent of the state agency, political subdivision, or
statewide system, including appropriate law enforcement personnel, who are acting in an Investigation or
prosecution of a criminal or civil proceeding relating to this application.
CITY OF
PLYMOUTI+
September 10, 1997
Dear Rental Housing Owner/Manager:
The City of Plymouth is co -sponsoring a free Landlords' Forum in collaboration with
Communities Organizing Opportunities for People (CO-OP) Northwest. The forum will be held
on Thursday, September 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Crystal Community Center, 4800
Douglas Drive. All owners and managers are encouraged to attend this free event.
The City of Plymouth, considers its rental housing to be a very important part of its overall
housing stock. The purpose of the forum will be to provide you with important information
regarding your rights and responsibilities related to the operation of your rental housing. A copy
of the agenda for this forum is on the reverse. side of this letter.
Topics that will be,: covered at the forum include: 1) tenant screening and discrimination laws; 2)
leases; 3) and unlawful detainers. The speaker for the forum is Donna E. Hanbery of the law
firm of.Hanbery,:Neumeyer & Carney, P.A.
Providing useful information to landlords is important not only to you as a landlord, but to the
City of Plymouth as well. We are pleased to be able to offer this forum for your benefit, we hope
you or your representative will make plans to attend. You can register for the forum by calling
Kris at 493-2802.
Sincerely,
Joy Tierney
Mayor
PLYMOUTH A Beaut fulPlaceTo Line
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
LANDLORDS' FORUM
AND
WORKSHOP FOR OWNERS AND MANAGERS
OF RENTAL PROPERTY
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55429
Thursday, September 25,1997
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
6:00 Welcome ................................. Chuck Wagner
Brooklyn Park Property Managers
Coalition - Riverview Apartments
6:10 Issues for Owners and Managers
of Rental Property ......................... Donna Hanbery
Attorney: Hanbery, Neumeyer &
Carney, P.A.
Topics: Tenant Screening
Leasing
Unlawful Detainers
Questions and Answers
7:45 Apartments Plus4......................... Molly Rogers
Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council
7:55 Wrap up ............................. Chuck Wagner
Brooklyn Park Property Managers
Coalition - Riverview Apartments
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STEERING COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITIES OF THE
V�V HAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
FOURTH MEETING
8:30 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 1997
Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Members: Howard Bennis, Mayor, Deephaven
Phil Zietlow, Councilmember, Medina
Terry Schwalbe, Project Coordinator, Wayzata
Ed Shukle, City Manager, Mound
Fred Richards, Former Mayor, Edina
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director, Richfield
AGENDA
1. Review: Draft meeting notes of September 4, 1997 Steering Committee third
meeting.
2. Discussion: Response by cities to resolution requesting Hennepin County
assistance.
3. Discussion: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Managers' proposing a $6.7
million property tax levy for 1998.
4. Discussion: Role of Steering Committee and cities in the selection of MCWD
Managers.
5. Discussion: Future of the Steering Committee
• When should Committee disband?
• Funding for review of MCWD projects.
• Soliciting opinion of cities.
6. Next Meeting.
0
DATE: September 8, 1997
TO: Nancy Bye, City Assessor
FROM: Joan McCormick, Appraiser
SUBJECT: 1997 FALL PARADE OF HOMES
The 1997 Fall Parade of Homes includes a total of 747 new homes. Homes will be
open from Saturday, September 6 through Sunday, September 21. The hours of
operation are Monday through Friday from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday and
Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 P.M.
The ten top cities most represented in this year's Parade are as follows:
Q-ty-
# of Homes
Average Price
Woodbury
67
$256,289
Maple Grove
31
261,885
Andover
28
209,568
Eden Prairie
28
422,453
Savage
27
234,802
Lakeville
26
220,946
Apple Valley
23
250,165
Plymouth
22
356.426
Chanhassen
20
318,634
Farmington
20
155,177
Overview
• The most expensive home is in Eden Prairie and priced at $1,650,000.
Page Two
Nancy Bye
September 8, 1997
• The least expensive home in the Parade is a townhome located in St. Francis
and is priced at $74,900
• More than 81 homes are priced under $150,000.
• See the Parade of Homes web site www.paradeofhomes.org
The Assessing staff will be appraising the Plymouth Parade Homes within the next two
weeks which will provide a good opportunity to observe trends and evaluate resulting
construction costs.
Cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Assessing Staff
Council Memorandum
MEMO i' 2 Yj
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: September 10, 1997
TO: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Cities Week
Cities Week has been designated as October 6-10. Last year we hosted an open house
at the public safety building, maintenance facility, and City Hall on Saturday, in
addition to the annual events held at Fire Station III. The timing of the open house
worked well with the 1996 Cities Week because the City Hall remodeling and
expansion project was completed, and residents were invited to tour the new facilities.
Refreshments were offered, various staff members were present throughout the building
to answer questions, and we were open for absentee balloting for the General Election.
We had good attendance at these open houses, with the majority being individual
citizens (not boy scouts or civic groups).
In the past year or so, we have had very few groups or clubs request a tour of our
facilities or request a presentation on general city services (with the exception of public
safety tours). - While staff and councihnembers often meet with citizen groups, it is
typically to discuss a single subject of concern rather than to promote/describe our
general city services.
I propose that we do a news release announcing Cities Week, October 6-10, with a
notice of what various City facilities are available for group or individual tours. We
could also remind residents that members of the staff and Council are available to meet
with their club, organization, or neighborhood. One staff person could be designated
as the contact to coordinate and schedule requests for tours and presentations. In
addition to a news release and a notice in the Plymouth News, we could direct mail to:
homeowner associations, clubs and organizations in Plymouth, and boy and girl scout
organizations to distribute to troops.
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting �j
August 14, 1997
Page 21
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Thompson, Willegalle, Fiemann,
Johnson; Planning Commissioner Berkowitz; Councilmember Wold;
staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson
Absent: Commissioners Wahl and Priebe
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the August meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commis-
sioner Thompson to approve the minutes of the May meeting as presented.
The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary Bisek made some comments about the impact the weather
has had on us this summer. Several Tuesday evening concerts had to be
canceled. Summer programs are winding down, and fall program regis-
tration has begun. The City is taking over the Wayzata Community Edu-
cation school year swimming program beginning this fall. Soccer is in full
swing. Touch tone interactive phone registration will be demonstrated
next month. We have made arrangements with our software vendor to be
a test site. The recreation division will be meeting sometime in September
to decide what programs we can schedule this year in the new gyms at
the Wayzata High School and Armstrong High School. The History Fest
was held August 9, as well as a large softball tournament at Zachary
Playfield. Mary stated that two wooden boats that were built entirely by
teens, as part of the Boat Project, were launched at Parkers Lake the
night of the last summer concert. The kids were very excited about it.
Honeywell donated money for that project. They are interested in doing it
again. The boats were built in a double car garage, but we're not sure if
that space will be available again next year. Chair Anderson stated that
he had stopped in at the tournament at Zachary over the weekend and
was very impressed with how smoothly things were going and that Rick
should be commended for his hard work.
c. Others. Karol Greupner, Recreation Supervisor, was present at the
meeting to introduce members of the Fine Arts Council. Karol supervises
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youth activities, pre-school programs, music programs, the arts, etc. She
stated that almost 60% of the concerts were canceled this summer due to
rain. Next Tuesday is the last concert of the summer at Parkers. There
has been good attendance at the concerts that we were able to hold. The
University of Minnesota water ski team show was last Tuesday and the
rain held off until after the show. The concert afterwards had to be can-
celed. Two groups have been rescheduled to perform at the Arts Fair, Tri-
cia and the Toons, and Beasley's Big Band. Concerts were sponsored by
Cub Foods, Burnet Realty, Franklin National Bank and the City of Ply-
mouth.
The newly formed Plymouth Fine Arts Council attended the meeting to
make a presentation to the commissioners. Karol introduced Georgeann
Bessler Wenisch, president of the Fine Arts Council, Michele Combs, Vice
President, Connie Fernholtz, and Lisa Molitor. Ms. Bessler Wenisch
stated that they came together as a group of citizens interested in visual
arts. They helped create new art classes, this year's concert schedule, an
arts phone line that is maintained by their group that gives out recorded
messages regarding various special arts events, etc., and sponsored the
first juried art exhibit last spring. There were over 130 works of art dis-
played, which was way beyond what they expected. They will be doing
the juried art exhibit again in the fall. The theme will be "focus on
autumn." An event coming up in September that they are very excited
about is an "Evening with Joe Dowling," at the Radisson Conference
Center, September 23. He's the artistic director of the Guthrie Theatre.
On October 23, they will be working with the seniors doing a Minnesota
landscape art display at Fire Station III. They have developed a newslet-
ter/brochure, which will be mailed out next week. The Fine Arts Council
is a small organization hoping to make their mark on the community.
They would like to start a community band/orchestra, theatre group, etc.
They need a regular place to meet, so they asked the Commission to be
on the lookout for a location. Director Blank explained how pleased he
was with this branch of parks and recreation. Councilmember Tim Wold
said that the Fine Arts Council should contact the Council and Mayor
and say they support the building of an activity center. The group is
hoping that they can use some space at the Wayzata Central Middle
School until they can find something more permanent.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
There was nothing to report on this item.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. West Medicine Lake Park update. Phase 3 started Monday and should be
done in three weeks. Picnic shelter bids came in very high last time, and
if they come in high again, we may look in a catalog to find some stan-
PRAC Minutes/August 1997
Page 23 ,p
dard picnic shelter structures. The park will be seeded and sodded this
fall.
b. Ice Arena/Life Time Fitness. Reports indicate that the parking lot is very
crowded most of the time. Striping of the parking lot should help that,
because right now people park anywhere they can. Director Blank will
have a counting project coming up next week, where staff will be in the
parking lot counting the cars that arrive every hour all day long. Com-
missioner Johnson asked about the City's leverage with Life Time. He is
disgusted with their policy of having a parent sign a notarized waiver for
their child to attend with a friend. Director Blank explained that the city
presented Life Time with several policy changes and they complied with
six or seven of them. Planning Commissioner Berkowitz asked what ad-
vice Director Blank would give Life Time members if they are not happy
with certain things. Director Blank said to have them call Life Time di-
rectly. Councilmember Wold said our relationship with them is that we
bought pool time, ice arenas, access to pools by school district, and re-
duced initiation for Plymouth residents. Our contract with them says
that we meet quarterly to discuss issues. Calls coming into Director
Blank have diminished greatly. Membership at Life Time is at 5,000 now.
c. Elm Creek Playfield update. All the grass was killed when we had a late
freeze last May. The softball fields will be have to be sodded now, so that
they will be ready by next spring. Fencing will be taking place soon, too.
d. Golf course discussion. A three par golf course will be going in east of
Vicksburg Lane, south of the workhouse. Ron Fiemann asked what Di-
rector Blank's feelings were on the issue of preserving one of the larger
courses in Plymouth. Director Blank thinks the City should hire a con-
sultant to do a feasibility study.
e. East Medicine Lake Regional Trail. The Hennepin Park District is going
to do a $5 million bond to install the trail. If all goes well, this will take
about two years to complete. The trail will go down the east side of the
lake and connect to Theodore Wirth trail.
f. Armstrong High School gym. The footings are in now, and they have
started to work above ground. The project is being administered by Rob-
binsdale School District. The gym should be ready by the first of the
year.
g. Skateboard park. See item 6a.
6. -NEW BUSINESS
a. 1998-2002 CIP. Director Blank handed out a copy of the 1997-2001 CIP.
The neighborhood park in 1998 should be the one at Schmidt Lake Road
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Page 24
and Vicksburg Lane (the park requested by Mona Domaas). There should
also be money available to do the site at 22nd and Vicksburg, bleachers
at the ice arena practice rink, a sculpture in front of the ice arena, flow-
ers at the amphitheater, and a skateboard park/inline skate facility. Di-
rector Blank attended a meeting in Golden Valley along with representa-
tives from other cities and organizations about skateboard parks. Cheap-
skate in Minnetonka has offered to run a skateboard park on their site.
The downtown Minneapolis skateboard facility is probably going to lose
their space, and they are possibly interested in coming out here. Roller-
blade may be interested in something in the western suburbs, also. Di-
rector Blank says we need to put something in the `98 CIP, but there are
several questions that need to be researched first. Do we want to have
inline skating in Plymouth on a smaller scale at two or three locations, or
would we be better off partnering with other communities on a larger
scale? Do we want an indoor or just an outdoor facility? Do we want only
in-line skaters or skateboarders, too? Do we want a fenced facility, pay
as you go, or open, non -fenced, and free? Jim McWethy from Sports Hut
stated that Roseville put an outdoor in-line skating area on their bandee
rink. He said in-line skating, skateboarding, and BMX biking are all
events that could work in a skateboard park. He believes it makes sense
to build something that would accommodate all of these activities. Com-
missioner Willegalle said he read that Minnesota is the largest user of in-
line skates. Councilmember Wold stated that he would like to see a
skateboard park in every ward in Plymouth and'then one large one in the
center of town. He suggested that Jim encourage the skateboarders to
contact the Council regarding their desire to have a skateboard facility in
Plymouth. Commissioner Willegalle thinks this issue probably should go
to a subcommittee. Councilmember Wold agreed with this. The City
Council is meeting with the school board next week, and one of the items
they will be discussing is a skateboard park. Councilmember Wold said
the meeting between the school board and city council is an open meet-
ing that anyone can attend. He suggested that skateboard enthusiasts
should come to that meeting. Commissioner Thompson said she thinks
the trails that were put in along Vicksburg Lane have satisfied the neigh-
borhood residents who wanted a park at Schmidt Lake Road and Vicks-
burg, and perhaps the money set aside for that park should now go to a
skateboard park. Director Blank suggested $80,000 for seed money to
start the skateboard park. Commissioner Fiemann feels we should try to
build one on both the east and west side of the city and get support from
school districts and churches, etc. Commissioner Johnson said if we do
it like Roseville did, we can start making money after four or five years.
Director Blank stated the Commission needs to decide if they want the
facility to be free or to charge admission to attend. Commissioner John-
so:a believes it will be a safer facility if we control it, and that means
charging a fee to use it. Councilmember Wold said he doesn't have a
problem asking people to pay to use a skateboard park, but he wants it
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to be affordable. He feels that $80,000 is too low an amount to start with.
Chair Anderson said the Commission needs some direction. Commis-
sioner Johnson feels that several people need to be involved in this. Jim
McWethy believes we need to have at least $60,000 to $70,000 to get
started. Director Blank's thought was that if the City contributed
$80,000, maybe the school district would kick in something, too. Other
sponsors like Coke or Pepsi might come forward, too. Director Blank said
he would come up with some numbers by next month's meeting. All were
in agreement with $80,000 as a starting point. Commissioner Johnson,
Willegalle and Councilmember Wold volunteered to be on subcommittee
on skateboard park issue. Commissioner Johnson knows a teen in his
neighborhood who would like to be on committee, too. A new draft ver-
sion of the CIP will be handed out at the next meeting. Director Blank
asked for other items to include. Commissioner Thompson said we need
more baseball fields.
Director Blank asked if the Commission could meet on Wednesday nights
next month and in October.
Commissioner Johnson brought up the issue of the peninsula on Medi-
cine Lake. There is a developer who wants to build a hotel at the inter-
section of Hwys. 55 and 169. He wants to buy the peninsula and give it
to the City. Three scenarios for mitigation have been presented. The only
acceptable scenario had minimal impact on the peninsula, according to
Director Blank. Like every other issue, there will be trade offs and com-
promises. This issue will eventually come before PRAC and will likely be
very controversial.
A request for an extension of the trail on Northwest Boulevard was dis-
cussed. Director Blank said the Commission should consider it like any
other request and decide if they want to put money in the CIP for it.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Thompson wants the soccer fields at Parkers Lake clearly
marked. She also requested that we combine the Under 13 and Under 14
age groups in the future, instead of eliminating the program for that age be-
cause of low numbers.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
The next meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 10. (Note: This was later changed
to Sept. 15).
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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FOR THE CITIES OF THE
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Thursday, September 4, 1997
DRAFT MEETING NOTES
Attendees: Steering Committee Members:
Howard Bennis, Mayor, Deephaven
Phil Zietlow, Councilmember, Medina
Terry Schwalbe, Project Coordinator, Wayzata
Ed Shukle, City Manager, Mound
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director, Richfield
Others:
Janet Leick, Hennepin County Public Works
Ginny Black, Plymouth City Councilmember
Absent: Steering Committee Members:
Fred Richards, Edina
Fred Richards phoned before the meeting to inform the Committee that he had a scheduling
conflict and that he could not attend.
1. Notes of the August 19, 1997 were approved by consensus.
2. City response to Draft Resolution: Medina and Wayzata City Councils have approved the
resolution. The Edina City Council discussed the resolution September 2 and will be
considering a revised version on September 15. Howard Bennis reported that he
discussed the resolution with about ten cities from around Lake Minnetonka. He expects
most of the ten City Councils to be considering the resolution this month. Local
representatives from the State legislature were also in attendance at the meeting with the
ten cities as was staff from Jim Ramstad's office. Ginny Black reported that the
Plymouth City Council will be considering a revised version of the resolution. Richfield will
be considering the resolution at their September 8 meeting. Minnetonka will also be
considering the resolution at an upcoming meeting.
3. Report on recent activities of Hennepin County: Janet Leick, Hennepin County Division
Manager of the Environmental Management Division, reported on a recent Hennepin
County Committee meeting. The staff report for the meeting is attached. Ms. Leick noted
in particular findings number 11 and 12 in the report. She also noted that there is
information missing from Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's response to Hennepin
County's request for information as noted with question marks in the spread sheet of
MCWD. Hennepin County will be considering action on this information in October.
Steering Committee members agreed that it is important that: 1) the Steering Committee
forward copies of resolutions passed by cities before action by the County, and 2) City
officials contact their respective Hennepin County Board members before action in
October.
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STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE CITIES OF THE y�
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
September 4, 1997 DRAFT MEETING NOTES
4. New Business:
• Phil Zietlow suggested that the Steering Committee take an active role in informing
cities of their statutory right to nominate candidates for upcoming vacancies in
MCWD Board of Managers. The Steering Committee could serve as a clearing
house or the Committee could devise an endorsement process. The Committee
requested that Janet Leick provide information about the County's schedule for
selecting new MCWD Managers and upcoming vacancies. Limiting the number of
terms served by a MCWD Manager can also be considered.
o Members of the Steering Committee discussed the future of the Committee with the
following concerns:
• Should the Steering Committee disband soon?
• Is the ad hoc nature of the Committee sufficient to provide oversight of the MCWD
and each of their projects: If we rely on each city in the District to review each
district plan/project, there is the risk that adequate oversight would not occur.
• Would cities be willing to contribute towards the cost of administering an ongoing
oversight (steering) committee? (Say 1% of the MCWD levy or 10¢ to 20¢ per
person in district?)
• Hennepin County oversight will likely be from a different perspective than the
cities.
• The Steering Committee will discuss a method of soliciting the cities' opinions on
the future of the Steering Committee from the cities at the next Steering
Committee meeting.
5. Next meeting: September 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. at Minnetonka City Hall.
Prepared by: Michael J. Eastling, Richfield Public Works Director
Attachment: Hennepin County staff report
Page 2 of 2
1998 Proposed Budgets
for
f - -3
Watershed Districts in Hennepin County
Introduction
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners directed staff (Resolution 96-8-518) to work
with local governments, state and federal agencies to implement the recommendations contained
in the final report of the Hennepin County Water Management Advisory Committee.
Recommendation B-2 of the report directs the Environmental Management Division (EMD) to
work with the watershed districts in Hennepin County to develop a program/budget review
process.
EMD staff requested preliminary financial and program information from watershed districts in
March. Additional information was requested in April. EMD staff worked with the districts to
develop a standard reporting format to summarize watershed district revenues and expenditures.
Watershed districts were requested to complete and return the standard forms by August 15,
1997. In addition, proposed 1998 budgets for joint -powers watershed management organizations
in Hennepin County and the 1998 budget request for the Hennepin Conservation District were
requested.
Findings
1. The watershed districts had different reporting systems and budget categories.
2. Watershed districts had difficulty in advancing their regular budget development process to
provide additional time for a more extensive County review. Information received was either
late or incomplete'.
3. All watershed districts rely heavily on contracted professional services. Proposed
expenditures by watershed districts for legal services range from $24,000 (LMRWD) to
$261,000 (MCWD). Budgeted expenditures for engineering services range from $139,000
(LMRWD) to $1,581;050 (MCWD).
4. Managers' per diem and expenses range from $8,000 (NMCWD) to $62,840 (MCWD).
S. Anticipated tar levies for all watershed district§ are lower than projected expenditures due to
other revenues and budget carryovers (projected 1998 tax levies and actual 1996 revenues
and expenditures were not provided by the MCWD in time for inclusion in this report).
6. Watershed districts in Hennepin County use five separate levy authorities:
Administrative levy;
Basic water management project levy;
Repair and maintenance levy;
Survey and data acquisition levy; and
Planning and project levy;.
7. Administrative levy: An ad valorem tax levy which can not exceed 0.02418 percent of
taxable market value or $200,000 (M.S. 103D.905 Subd. 3). Money raised by this levy can
be used for general administrative expenses and for construction and maintenance of projects
of common benefit to the district
8. Basic water management project levy: In addition to the annual administrative levy,
watershed districts may levy a tax not to exceed 0.00798 percent of taxable market value for
a period not to exceed 15 years, to pay for basic water management projects initiated by
petition of a municipality of the district (M.S. 103D.905 Subd. 3).
9. Repair and maintenance levy: Money raised by the repair and maintenance levy is used to
maintain and repair projects of the district (M.S. 103D.905 Subd. 7).
10. Survey and data acquisition leve: The survey and data acquisition levy is a property tax that
can be levied only once every five years. The levy may not exceed 0.02418 percent of
taxable market value and the balance in this fund can not exceed $50,000 (M.S. 103D.905
Subd. 8).
11. Planning and project lew: The planning and project levy (M.S. 103B.241 Subd. 1) is the
only levy authority available to watershed districts that is not limited by statute. This levy
may be used to pay the increased costs associated with implementing sections of the
Metropolitan Water Management Act'(M.S. 103B.231 and M.S. 103B.235) or to pay the
costs of improvements and maintenance of improvements identified in an approved and
adopted watershed management plan.
12. The degree of reliance on the unrestricted planning and project levy is a fundamental
difference between the watershed districts. MCWD proposes to use funds from the
unrestricted planning and project levy for approximately 6.3 million dollars of expenditures
in 1998, 95% of its total budget. NMCWD and RPBCWD propose to use funds from the
unrestricted planning and project levy for budgeted expenditures of $289,000 and $200,000
respectively (18% and 12%).
13. The MCWD's watershed plan now requires that proposed capital improvement projects and
their funding mechanism be approved by the County Board.
14. This review process is the only review of MCWD's use of the unrestricted planning and
project levy for non -capital expenditures. MCWD proposes to expend 2.3 million dollars of
unrestricted levy funds for operations and plan implementation in 1998.
15. NhiCWD and RPBCWD, as a matter of policy, rely on the basic water management project
le,.} to fund projects initiated by petition from municipalities. This approach limits what can
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be levied in any one year. Projects are staged and taxes are collected prior to construction
until sufficient funds are available to begin construction. Taxes continue to be collected until
the project costs are paid in full.
Recommendations
1. Direct watershed district managers to adopt a policy that requires a petition for a project from
locally elected officials prior to initiating a capital improvement project. This approach
ensures support of the project at the local level. Requiring a local petition increases public
input and oversight by elected officials earlier in the project development and design process.
2. Use the Board's authority to approve minor plan amendments to provide the necessary
oversight for future MCWD capital improvements.
3. Request that similar language be included in watershed plans of other watershed districts.
4. Explore the appropriate uses of the unrestricted planning levy in greater detail, including the
possible amendment of M.S. 103B.241 to establish levy limits similar to other watershed
levies.
S. Consider entering into cooperative agreements with cities, the County, Hennepin Parks and
the Hennepin Conservation District to reduce the cost of professional services such as
engineering, legal, and financial services.
6. Require competitive proposals for all non -routine, engineering services. Feasibility studies,
project design and monitoring services are often awarded to the engineering firms selected
for routine work without a review of competitive proposals.
7. Direct MCWD Managers to reduce their per diem expenses by delegating work to staff, re-
evaluating their meeting policies etc.
8. Direct the Office of Budget and Finance to assign a budget analyst to assist watershed
districts in the development of subsequent budgets.
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Maintenance Levy
Acquisition Levy
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1039.241 Subd. 1
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25,000
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18,000
Communication
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Permit program
covenants
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24,000
District operation/plan implementation
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99,000
Capital improvement projects
113,000
113,000
basic water management projects
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other capital projects
Special projects
Total Legal
261.000
31,000
230,000
Engineering
Administration
25,000
7.000
18,000
Communication
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333,150
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lake level monitoring
ground water level monitoring
Permit program
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46,000
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479,100
Capital improvement projects
basic water management projects
other capital projects
697,300
694,800
500
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Special projects
Total Engineering
1,581,050
53,000
1,525,050
1.000
2.000
Personnel
Salades/Senefrts
224,000
56,000
168,000
Employer FICA
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4,250
12,750
Insurance
16,000
4,000
12,000
PERA
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1,500
4,500
Mileage
2,400
600
1.800
Training
3,600
900
2,700
Workers Com NC
5,000
1.250
3,750
Total Personnel
274,000
68.500
205.500
Information/Education
Meetings
240.100
10,000
230.100
Public Education
71.500
71.500
Total Information/Education
311.600
10.000
301.600
Managers Expenses
Managers per diem
58.190
13.860
44,330
Mileage
Conferences/Training
Other
4.650
1.000
3,650
Total Managers
62.840
14,860
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IWAD HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A) A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
INNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-0240
9 MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 8, 1997
TO: David Hough, County Attorney's Office
FROM: Commissioner Tambornino 1'�
RE: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
There has been considerable concern regarding the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
A steering committee composed of cities within Watershed District and managers of the
Watershed District is meeting to try to resolve some of the issues between the cities and
the Watershed District. The city representatives are meeting separately and have drafted
a resolution asking for the assistance of Hennepin County in the oversight of the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The proposed resolution is attached; I expect that
each of the cities will have either passed it, or at least considered it, by September 16'.
This resolution asks the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners "to undertake a
thorough investigation of the activities of the MCWD, to monitor and oversee the
ongoing activities of the District, to facilitate dialog between the District and affected
municipalities, to consider diligently the cost effectiveness of capital projects proposed
by the District and structural and nonstructural alternatives to such projects prior to
approval thereof, and to take such other actions as the County deems appropriate to
ensure the accountability of the District and address concerns described above."
The Watershed Districts are established per Minnesota Statues 103D.101, subd. 1, (1),
but they are established by the Board of Soil and Water Resources. I find nothing in that
statute which gives the County the oversight capability requested of it by the cities in
their resolution. I did find an interesting twist in Minnesota Statutes 103D.311, subd. 1,
"the managers must annually appoint an advisory committee to advise and assist the
managers on all matters effecting the interests of the Watershed District and make
recommendations to the managers on all contemplated projects and improvements in the
Watershed District." That section goes on further to talk about the membership of the
advisory committee and its duties. But it must be noted that if the cities are having
difficulties within the Minnehaha Watershed District, this may not be an answer to their
concerns because the managers of the Watershed District appoint the advisory committee.
IYIERNET: Mary.Tambominoeco.hennepin.mn.us
T Sa
My question to you is as follows: does the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
have the lawful authority to undertake the kind of investigation and the oversight
requested of it by the cities?
I intend to bring in a resolution on September 16 at the Hennepin County Committee
meeting. I would appreciate your legal opinion on this prior to that meeting if possible.
cc: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Cities
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers
Commissioners
Enclosure
isD trict
OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS
September 1997
Dear Friend of Osseo Schools:
L. CHRIS RICHARDSON, PH.D.
Superintendent
Phone: (612) 391-7003
FAX (612) 391-7070
As the new superintendent of Independent School Distt2479 it's a great pleasure for me to greet you
at the beginning of another school year. A 1997-98 fall sports schedule for your local high school is
enclosed. I hope you will find time to attend some of the many fine school events offered.
Mary who receive this letter are longtime members of our school community and are familiar with the
school buildings, programs and issues. You may also be aware that District 279 has recently completed
an intensive strategic planning process—which culminated in the development of a new draft strategic
plan for the next three to five years. I have enclosed a copy of the draft strategic plan for your review.
Please feel free to stop in or give me a call to share any comments or questions you have.
1997-98 will be characterized by strong efforts on a number of fronts. We will continue to strengthen
our assessment efforts and to work on strategies to help students be successful with graduation rule
testing. We will also be heavily involved in putting together the action plans to implement the district's
strategic plan and in preparing for a greater role on the part of building sites in making decisions.
Further, we will be using the increase in compensatory funds from the state legislature to support our
efforts with high -need students throughout the district and greater educational equity for all of our
students.
The district values your interest in our schools. I hope that you will stay current with district issues and
attend some of the fine school and community events that are a part of our school district's quality
educational program.
Respectfully,
Ca
L. Chris Richardson, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279
Educational Service Center
11200 93rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369-6605
DRAFT-----OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 279 DRAFT
OUR MISSION
To be the school district of choice - educating all learners to excel in our
changing world
OUR BELIEFS
1. Learning is the primary focus of our district.
2. Respectful, caring relationships are fundamental to a successful
educational experience.
3. Student achievement is the responsibility of the school and learner in
collaboration with family and community.
4. Physical and emotional safety is the responsibility of the district in
collaboration with the students, staff, family, and community.
5. Learners, parents/guardians, staff, and community members must be
welcomed and respected at all district facilities, programs, and activities.
6. All learners must be challenged to perform at their peak levels and
pursue academic excellence.
7. Recognition, acceptance, and appreciation of diversity is critical to
learning.
8. Every person must be accepted as unique and important.
9. Learners must be involved in relevant learning which produces
measurable results.
I O.Every learner must have equitable access to consistent curriculum.
STRATEGIES
1. We will implement educational programs that meet the varying needs of
our learners.
2. We will implement programs and activities that promote the district's
Multicultural, Gender Fair, Disability Sensitive Plan.
3. We will implement and align rigorous district -wide core curriculum to
prepare all learners for the twenty-first century.
4. We will implement relevant, timely, comprehensive, and consistent staff
development to improve learning and productivity.
5. We will implement partnerships which utilize the time, talents, and
opinions of parents and the community.
6. We will implement a comprehensive plan that allows all learners full
access to technology.
7. We will effectively and equitably allocate resources while aggressively
seeking appropriate sources of additional funding.
8. We will implement effective communication within our schools, district,
and community.
September 10, 1997
Dr. James Brandl
Director of Community Education
Independent School District 284
210 North County Road 101
Wayzata, Minnesota 55447
Dear Dr. Brandl,
The Plymouth City Council joins me in thanking you for the plaque you presented
to us last week. It is a lovely reminder of all that has been accomplished through the
cooperative efforts of Wayzata Schools and the City of Plymouth. You can be sure that it
will have a place of honor in City Hall, where all can see it and realize that collaborative
energy brings about great things.
future.
Thank you again, and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship in the
Sincerely,
Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
September 10, 1997
Mayor Robert Burlingame
City of Maple Grove
9401 Fernbrook Lane
Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311
Dear Mayor Burlingame,
The City Council and city staff join me in thanking you for hosting our joint
meeting last month. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss several issues which have
an impact on both of our cities, and that the dialog begun that evening will continue in the
future. We also were very glad to tour your new community center. It is a beautiful
facility, one of which you should be very proud, and one which will serve your
community well for many years to come.
Again, thank you so much for your hospitality and for the chance to talk about
issues involving both Plymouth and Maple Grove.
Sincerely,
Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
PLYMOUTH A Beau tifulPlaceTo Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000