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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 10-31-1997r OCTOBER 31,1997 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 PM before each Council meeting. NOVEMBER 3 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City Manager Evaluation Medicine Lake Room NOVEMBER S 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers NOVEMBER 12 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Public Safety Training Room 2. ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, POLLS OPEN 7 AM -8 PM. There are school board elections in Districts 270, 281, and 284. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 8 PM, Council Chambers. Note special start time due to Election Day. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. COUNCIL TOUR OF ZACHARY WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER S, 5:30 PM, 4295 Zachary Lane. S. VETERANS DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, City offices closed. 6. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE ON TRANSITIONS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. r OCTOBER 31,1997 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 PM before each Council meeting. NOVEMBER 3 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City Manager Evaluation Medicine Lake Room NOVEMBER S 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers NOVEMBER 12 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Public Safety Training Room 2. ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, POLLS OPEN 7 AM -8 PM. There are school board elections in Districts 270, 281, and 284. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 8 PM, Council Chambers. Note special start time due to Election Day. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. COUNCIL TOUR OF ZACHARY WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER S, 5:30 PM, 4295 Zachary Lane. S. VETERANS DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, City offices closed. 6. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE ON TRANSITIONS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 41 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 October 31, 1997 7. PR,4C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7: 00 PM, Council Chambers. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:00 PM, Hadley Lake Room. 9. HUMANRIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 10. MEETING CALENDARS — November and December meeting calendars are attached. (M-11) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a. League of Minnesota Cities 1998 Policy Adoption Conference information (I -]q) b. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities bulletin on funding for a stadium. (1-1 b) C. League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax newsletter. (I -1c) d. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities newsletter. (1-1d) e. Suburban Rate Authority memo regarding the PUC 612 Area Code Decision. (I-1 e) f. Notice from Hennepin County Sheriff Patrick McGowan of the most recent Public Safety Lockup Facility Inspection Report. (1-19 2. MINUTES a. Charter Commission October 21, 1997 meeting. (1-2a) b. Planning Commission October 28, 1997 meeting. (I -2b) 3. STAFF REPORTS a. The City has received applications for exemption from Lawful Gambling Licenses from Zachary Lane PTA, 4350 Zachary Lane, for raffles to be conducted for a school event on February 6, 1998, and from Oakwood Elementary School, 17340 County Road 6, for raffles to be conducted on January 31, 1998. These applications to the State Gambling Control Board will become effective unless the City submits an objection within 30 days. Please call Laurie at 509-5080 by November 12 if you would like this item placed on the November 19 agenda for objection. 41 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 October 31, 1997 7. PR,4C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7: 00 PM, Council Chambers. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:00 PM, Hadley Lake Room. 9. HUMANRIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 10. MEETING CALENDARS — November and December meeting calendars are attached. (M-11) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a. League of Minnesota Cities 1998 Policy Adoption Conference information (I -]q) b. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities bulletin on funding for a stadium. (1-1 b) C. League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax newsletter. (I -1c) d. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities newsletter. (1-1d) e. Suburban Rate Authority memo regarding the PUC 612 Area Code Decision. (I-1 e) f. Notice from Hennepin County Sheriff Patrick McGowan of the most recent Public Safety Lockup Facility Inspection Report. (1-19 2. MINUTES a. Charter Commission October 21, 1997 meeting. (1-2a) b. Planning Commission October 28, 1997 meeting. (I -2b) 3. STAFF REPORTS a. The City has received applications for exemption from Lawful Gambling Licenses from Zachary Lane PTA, 4350 Zachary Lane, for raffles to be conducted for a school event on February 6, 1998, and from Oakwood Elementary School, 17340 County Road 6, for raffles to be conducted on January 31, 1998. These applications to the State Gambling Control Board will become effective unless the City submits an objection within 30 days. Please call Laurie at 509-5080 by November 12 if you would like this item placed on the November 19 agenda for objection. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 October 31, 1997 b. Report from Public Works Director Fred Moore on the October 27 Public Information Meeting on the Zachary Lane Improvement Project, City Project No. 5030. (I -3b) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. S. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to Manager Dwight Johnson from NSP Community Service Manager John Theis regarding a project to read meters via radio signal. (1--5a) b. Correspondence from Finance Director Dale Hahn responding to a Customer Service Comment Card from Peter Dukinfeld regarding the type of dog license tags used by the City. A copy of the original comment card is attached. (1--5b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 October 31, 1997 b. Report from Public Works Director Fred Moore on the October 27 Public Information Meeting on the Zachary Lane Improvement Project, City Project No. 5030. (I -3b) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. S. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to Manager Dwight Johnson from NSP Community Service Manager John Theis regarding a project to read meters via radio signal. (1--5a) b. Correspondence from Finance Director Dale Hahn responding to a Customer Service Comment Card from Peter Dukinfeld regarding the type of dog license tags used by the City. A copy of the original comment card is attached. (1--5b) rp) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA M TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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 8:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Laurent Builders, Inc. Preliminary Plat for Silverthorne 4' Addition to allow create of 90 single family lots on the 60.4 -acre site located south of the Soo Line Railway, east of Vicksburg Lane, and west of Fernbrook Lane. (97133) B. M.A. Mortenson Company. Variance for directional signage at the Wayzata Senior High School located at 4955 Peony Lane North. (97142) C. Janco, Inc. Preliminary Plat for French Ridge Park Third Addition located on Xenium Court North. This is a replat to move the proposed townhomes slightly south to allow construction of a berm between the rear of the townhomes and the commercial property to the north. (97162) 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Bill Cavanaugh. Site Plan for a 6,400 square foot commercial building and setback Variances at the northeast quadrant of Fernbrook Lane and 27' Avenue North. (97126) (Tabled from the October 14, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting.) 8. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth. Discussion with Northwest Associated Consultants regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. 9. ADJOURNMENT rp) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA M TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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 8:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Laurent Builders, Inc. Preliminary Plat for Silverthorne 4' Addition to allow create of 90 single family lots on the 60.4 -acre site located south of the Soo Line Railway, east of Vicksburg Lane, and west of Fernbrook Lane. (97133) B. M.A. Mortenson Company. Variance for directional signage at the Wayzata Senior High School located at 4955 Peony Lane North. (97142) C. Janco, Inc. Preliminary Plat for French Ridge Park Third Addition located on Xenium Court North. This is a replat to move the proposed townhomes slightly south to allow construction of a berm between the rear of the townhomes and the commercial property to the north. (97162) 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Bill Cavanaugh. Site Plan for a 6,400 square foot commercial building and setback Variances at the northeast quadrant of Fernbrook Lane and 27' Avenue North. (97126) (Tabled from the October 14, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting.) 8. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth. Discussion with Northwest Associated Consultants regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. 9. ADJOURNMENT N U I -� I N uv � pp O y .5 U 1-1 rr$T-1� •� N y . 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These policies address significant city issues including property tax reform, rights-of-way management, local government aid, annexation, tax increment financing, and transportation funding. The League membership will vote on these policies as part of the Policy Adoption Conference on Friday, November 21, 1997, at the Ramada Plaza, 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka (see map on back). The 1998 legislative session will be an active year for cities. In fact, the legislature will spend considerable time and effort on many issues that will undoubtedly affect how -you govern and manage your cities. To ensure that the League's policies and legislative activities represent your city's interests, please plan to attend the Policy Adoption Conference on November 21. The accompanying ballot should be filled out and returned to Mary Diedrich by Monday, November 17, regardless of whether you will be attending the conference. The results will be tabulated and shared with those present on November 21 to help facilitate discussion. In order for League staff to plan properly for the meeting, please register as early as possible. We look forward to seeing all of you on November 21 st. - OVER - A.\T EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRAfATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER ci W11 - LMC 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 L Wus of Minnesota Citi Phone: (612) 281-1200 • (800) 925-1122 Glies promoting ex=Amc'e Fax: (612) 281-1299 • TDD (612) 281-1290 October 24, 1997 76 TO: Mayors, Managers, and Clerks (Please distribute a copy_ 'of these materia lsr- your councilmembers) FROM: James F. Miller 4%� ? ` �4. Executive Directpr s� RE: 1998 Policy Adoption Conference Enclosed is a copy of the 1998 City Policies as proposed by the League's policy committees and Board of Directors. These policies address significant city issues including property tax reform, rights-of-way management, local government aid, annexation, tax increment financing, and transportation funding. The League membership will vote on these policies as part of the Policy Adoption Conference on Friday, November 21, 1997, at the Ramada Plaza, 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka (see map on back). The 1998 legislative session will be an active year for cities. In fact, the legislature will spend considerable time and effort on many issues that will undoubtedly affect how -you govern and manage your cities. To ensure that the League's policies and legislative activities represent your city's interests, please plan to attend the Policy Adoption Conference on November 21. The accompanying ballot should be filled out and returned to Mary Diedrich by Monday, November 17, regardless of whether you will be attending the conference. The results will be tabulated and shared with those present on November 21 to help facilitate discussion. In order for League staff to plan properly for the meeting, please register as early as possible. We look forward to seeing all of you on November 21 st. - OVER - A.\T EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRAfATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER m Cl m A Q t0 T i 1a Z O C C CD O v V� Cl m A Q t0 T i 1a Z m Cl m A Q t0 T i 1a Z O C C CD O v V� Cl m A Q t0 T i 1a Z Don't miss...'- I. The League of Minnesota CitiqA.*.!- Policy Adoption Conference Hear, learn, discuss, take home, and vote on important policies that will set the course for the cities' legislative efforts. Agenda 8 a.m. Registration 8:45 a.m. Welcome Bob Long, LMC President 9 a.m. ROW Update Write N down now! Friday November 21, 1997 Ramada Plaza Hotel Minnetonka James Miller, LMC Executive Director Although LMC was successful during the 1997 session in preserving the legal authority of cities to manage their rights of way, equally important is negotiating with industry the technical standards that will ultimately be adopted by the Public Utilities Commission. Staff will update you on this important and evolving issue. 9:15 a.m. Development Impact Fees In an era of constrained financial resources, some Minnesota cities have sought to make development pay more of its own way through impactfees. A local official, legislator, and representative of the Turin Cities builder's community will offer their perspectives. 10 a.m. Electric Deregulation and How It Could Affect Property Taxes The investor-owned utilities are seeking a property tax reduction on certain property used in their operations. This could severely impact the tax base of cities, counties and schools. Legislators and affected cities will discuss this proposal. 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Electric Deregulation and What It May Mean For Your City Deregulation of the electric industry has already happened in some states. It is almost certain that both Congress and the State Legislature will be taking actions within the next few years that will affect all cities as consumers, taxers, and in some cases, producers of electric pourer. Key legislators and others will offer their predictions. 11:30 a.m. Personnel Regulations Cost Task Force Member State laws and regulations impact cities as employers. A member of the League's Improving Local Service Delivery Personnel Subcommittee will explain how they hope to persuade legislator of the need to limit the costly impacts of personnel regulations. Noon Lunch 1 P.M. Cities as Teleco Providers No city can afford to be left out of the telecommunications revolution. Hear how some cities have taken matters into their own hands by becoming telcom providersfor their citizens. 1:45 p.m. Potpourri 2 p.m. Break To register 2:15 p.m. Policy Adoption Call the LMC fax library at (612) 215-4039, and request document #61010. 3:30 p.m. Adjourn Don't miss...'- I. The League of Minnesota CitiqA.*.!- Policy Adoption Conference Hear, learn, discuss, take home, and vote on important policies that will set the course for the cities' legislative efforts. Agenda 8 a.m. Registration 8:45 a.m. Welcome Bob Long, LMC President 9 a.m. ROW Update Write N down now! Friday November 21, 1997 Ramada Plaza Hotel Minnetonka James Miller, LMC Executive Director Although LMC was successful during the 1997 session in preserving the legal authority of cities to manage their rights of way, equally important is negotiating with industry the technical standards that will ultimately be adopted by the Public Utilities Commission. Staff will update you on this important and evolving issue. 9:15 a.m. Development Impact Fees In an era of constrained financial resources, some Minnesota cities have sought to make development pay more of its own way through impactfees. A local official, legislator, and representative of the Turin Cities builder's community will offer their perspectives. 10 a.m. Electric Deregulation and How It Could Affect Property Taxes The investor-owned utilities are seeking a property tax reduction on certain property used in their operations. This could severely impact the tax base of cities, counties and schools. Legislators and affected cities will discuss this proposal. 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Electric Deregulation and What It May Mean For Your City Deregulation of the electric industry has already happened in some states. It is almost certain that both Congress and the State Legislature will be taking actions within the next few years that will affect all cities as consumers, taxers, and in some cases, producers of electric pourer. Key legislators and others will offer their predictions. 11:30 a.m. Personnel Regulations Cost Task Force Member State laws and regulations impact cities as employers. A member of the League's Improving Local Service Delivery Personnel Subcommittee will explain how they hope to persuade legislator of the need to limit the costly impacts of personnel regulations. Noon Lunch 1 P.M. Cities as Teleco Providers No city can afford to be left out of the telecommunications revolution. Hear how some cities have taken matters into their own hands by becoming telcom providersfor their citizens. 1:45 p.m. Potpourri 2 p.m. Break To register 2:15 p.m. Policy Adoption Call the LMC fax library at (612) 215-4039, and request document #61010. 3:30 p.m. Adjourn ---------------------------------^-----i I Registration form U I LMC 1997 Policy Adoption Conference I city i I Advance Registration I Contact person I deadline Telephone number I I November 14, 1997 I Name Registration I Title per p erson: I Address 040 I Make checks payable I j city and mail to: League of Minnesota Cities—PA I i State Zip 145 University Avenue West I I St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 I ------------------------------------------� j----------------------------------------- Housing form I LMC 1997 Policy Adoption Conference I Name I Please specify: I I Representing _ $69 + tax single or double I 1 Cut-off date is October 30, 1997 I Address I I will arrive after 4 p.m. Please guarantee the reservation with: 1 city (Credit card) Number and expiration date I State i Zip Phone: ( ) I Mail to: I Month/Day/Year Arrival Month/Day/Year Ramada Plaza Hotel I Arrival time Departure 12201 Ridgedale Drive I Check in time 3 p.m. Check out time 12 p.m. Minnetonka, MN 55343 I (612) 593-0000 (800) 588-0443 I Exit off I-394 on Ridgedale Drive L— — — — — — — — One mile east of 1-494 and 1-394 I — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -� Feel free to duplicate for multiple registrations ---------------------------------^-----i I Registration form U I LMC 1997 Policy Adoption Conference I city i I Advance Registration I Contact person I deadline Telephone number I I November 14, 1997 I Name Registration I Title per p erson: I Address 040 I Make checks payable I j city and mail to: League of Minnesota Cities—PA I i State Zip 145 University Avenue West I I St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 I ------------------------------------------� j----------------------------------------- Housing form I LMC 1997 Policy Adoption Conference I Name I Please specify: I I Representing _ $69 + tax single or double I 1 Cut-off date is October 30, 1997 I Address I I will arrive after 4 p.m. Please guarantee the reservation with: 1 city (Credit card) Number and expiration date I State i Zip Phone: ( ) I Mail to: I Month/Day/Year Arrival Month/Day/Year Ramada Plaza Hotel I Arrival time Departure 12201 Ridgedale Drive I Check in time 3 p.m. Check out time 12 p.m. Minnetonka, MN 55343 I (612) 593-0000 (800) 588-0443 I Exit off I-394 on Ridgedale Drive L— — — — — — — — One mile east of 1-494 and 1-394 I — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -� Feel free to duplicate for multiple registrations LMC 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 League o%Minnesota Cities Phone: (612) 281-1200 - (800) 925-1122 Cities promoting excellence Fax: (612) 281-1299 - TDD (612) 281-1290 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES POLICY ADOPTION PROPOSED MEETING RULES 1. Registration Registration shall remain open from the opening of the conference until completion of policy adoption. 2. Voting Privileges The vote on any legislative matter shall be by acclamation; but at any time before the result of the vote is announced, the presider may, and shall, if requested to so do by ten or more delegates present, submit the question under consideration to a vote by municipality, in which case each member municipality represented shall have one vote. Each current LMC member city shall designate one official as delegate (and may select another city official as an alternate) for voting purposes. PossessioA-of the voting card of the city and the signed voting card register shall be evidence that the holder of the voting card is the city's voting delegate. 3. Committee Reports The chair or vice chair of each committee shall present the committee report and move adoption of the policy statements. Before adoption of the committee report, the chair or vice chair may place on the agenda for discussion a motion supported by at least 10 delegates to: A) make a substantive change or addition to the language, or B) divide a proposed policy statement. The final vote shall be on the committee report as amended. The text of nonprocedural motions and amendments, other than motions to divide a policy statement, must be submitted in writing to the presider prior to debate. 4. Approval Requirements A) Amendments to language or division of proposed policy statements require a majority vote of the City delegates voting on the motion. B) Final passage of any policy or amended policy requires a favorable vote of 2/3 of the City delegates voting on the policy. = OVER = AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRIVIAMIE ACTION E14PLOYER LMC 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 League o%Minnesota Cities Phone: (612) 281-1200 - (800) 925-1122 Cities promoting excellence Fax: (612) 281-1299 - TDD (612) 281-1290 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES POLICY ADOPTION PROPOSED MEETING RULES 1. Registration Registration shall remain open from the opening of the conference until completion of policy adoption. 2. Voting Privileges The vote on any legislative matter shall be by acclamation; but at any time before the result of the vote is announced, the presider may, and shall, if requested to so do by ten or more delegates present, submit the question under consideration to a vote by municipality, in which case each member municipality represented shall have one vote. Each current LMC member city shall designate one official as delegate (and may select another city official as an alternate) for voting purposes. PossessioA-of the voting card of the city and the signed voting card register shall be evidence that the holder of the voting card is the city's voting delegate. 3. Committee Reports The chair or vice chair of each committee shall present the committee report and move adoption of the policy statements. Before adoption of the committee report, the chair or vice chair may place on the agenda for discussion a motion supported by at least 10 delegates to: A) make a substantive change or addition to the language, or B) divide a proposed policy statement. The final vote shall be on the committee report as amended. The text of nonprocedural motions and amendments, other than motions to divide a policy statement, must be submitted in writing to the presider prior to debate. 4. Approval Requirements A) Amendments to language or division of proposed policy statements require a majority vote of the City delegates voting on the motion. B) Final passage of any policy or amended policy requires a favorable vote of 2/3 of the City delegates voting on the policy. = OVER = AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRIVIAMIE ACTION E14PLOYER S. Disputes Disputes regarding eligibility to vote shall be referred to the LMC General Counsel and may be appealed to the conference. Appeals from decisions of the general counsel shall be a special order of business and may be taken up at any time a new question (main motion) is in order. 6. Limits on Debate Each speaker should limit comments on any debatable question to three minutes. However, the chair may further limit the debate by each speaker in order to consider an issue if numerous delegates request to be heard on the issue. 7. Parliamentary Procedure Precedence. The policy adoption process shall be governed by the LMC Constitution, these rules, and Roberts Rules of Order, Revised. The conference shall be its own judge of these rules and Roberts Rules of Order. Changes. Motions to "rescind" and "reconsider" shall require a two-thirds vote of delegates present and voting. I:mdiedric\policies\98rules.pac S. Disputes Disputes regarding eligibility to vote shall be referred to the LMC General Counsel and may be appealed to the conference. Appeals from decisions of the general counsel shall be a special order of business and may be taken up at any time a new question (main motion) is in order. 6. Limits on Debate Each speaker should limit comments on any debatable question to three minutes. However, the chair may further limit the debate by each speaker in order to consider an issue if numerous delegates request to be heard on the issue. 7. Parliamentary Procedure Precedence. 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Loren Jennings (HF 1) and Ann Rest (HF 2) provide for a number of user fees and new taxes to pay for a new baseball stadium. HF 2 and SF 2 also include a St. Paul hockey arena and an add-on to the Minneapolis Convention Center. One of these new taxes is a surcharge of at least $7.3 million tacked on to the area -wide fiscal disparity levy. Thus, the property tax on all metro area commercial/industrial property will increase for at least four years and possibly longer to help pay for the new stadium. This bulletin is an information item only. The AMM does not have current policy on a sur- charge since it does not deplete or use any ofthe current or future fiscal disparities pool. However, we are concerned because this type of fiscal surcharge could start trend which ultimately could lead to dipping into fiscal disparities, which AMM does oppose. At this time, there are at least eight stadium bills moving from committee to committee with various funding techniques. None of them, including HF 1, HF 2, SF 1 and SF 2, have an abundance of support. i4S Univeniq Avenue Welt Saint Paul, Minnaota 59o3-to44 (61z) nS-4000 fax A -n94 October 24, 1997 3:25 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 4W Association of Metropolitan Municipalities DATE: October 24, 1997 TO: Mayors Managers/Adm inistrators Board of Directors FROM: AMM Staff R E : Fiscal Disparity Surcharge for Stadium BULLETIN Bills authored by Sen. Jerry Janezich (SF 1 and SF 2) and Reps. Loren Jennings (HF 1) and Ann Rest (HF 2) provide for a number of user fees and new taxes to pay for a new baseball stadium. HF 2 and SF 2 also include a St. Paul hockey arena and an add-on to the Minneapolis Convention Center. One of these new taxes is a surcharge of at least $7.3 million tacked on to the area -wide fiscal disparity levy. Thus, the property tax on all metro area commercial/industrial property will increase for at least four years and possibly longer to help pay for the new stadium. This bulletin is an information item only. The AMM does not have current policy on a sur- charge since it does not deplete or use any ofthe current or future fiscal disparities pool. However, we are concerned because this type of fiscal surcharge could start trend which ultimately could lead to dipping into fiscal disparities, which AMM does oppose. At this time, there are at least eight stadium bills moving from committee to committee with various funding techniques. None of them, including HF 1, HF 2, SF 1 and SF 2, have an abundance of support. i4S Univeniq Avenue Welt Saint Paul, Minnaota 59o3-to44 (61z) nS-4000 fax A -n94 OCT 24 '97 03:11PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 Jwapw oJM„.�.rlede Caw--LMCFRIDAYFAx -- Vol. 2, No. 21 1160+ "".119 awlemV A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities October 24, 1997 Attend a community-based �^ y planning meeting Community -Based Planning Help shape Meeting Schedule legislation Date Time city Location October 28 1-4;30 p.m. Bemidji Bemidji State university, East Ballroom The 1897 Legislature created and 6.9 p.m. the 18 -member Advisory Council on Community -Based Planning, October 29 1-4:30 P.M. Crookston Northland Inn. Rooms 5 and 6 made up of legislators and and 6-9 p.m. citizens, to provide a forum to October 30 1.4:30 p.m. Fergus Falls Ottertail Power Company. Community Room discuss the concept, develop a 6.9 p.m. Fergus Falls Community College, science 209 framework for community-based planning, and identify possible November 3 1.4:30 p.m. Brainerd Public Library, Large meeting room incentives and tools to imple- 6-9 p,m• Holiday inn. Room 3 ment the plans. November 5 14:90 p.m. Duluth Radisson Hotel, Forest Suites Starting next week, the and 6.9 p.m. Advisory Council will hold 12 meetings around the state to November 6 1.4.30 p.m. Hibbing Hibbing Community College, central campus. gather information from city, and 6.9 p.m. Teleconference room town and county officials as well November 10 1-4:30 p.m. Marshall Southwest State University as from citizens. Local govern- and 64 p.m. Student Center 263 ment officials will be able to briefly address the Council on November 12 1-4:30 p.m, Mankato Mankato State university. Centennial Student their area's planning expert- and 64 p.m. Union. South Ballroorn enCBs. November 13 1.4:30 p.m. Rochester Rochester Community and Technical College. Local government repre- Heintz Center 105 sentatives should remind the 6-9 p.m. University Center Rochester, Advisory Council that cities: Coffman Center 2W • Currently do planning with November 17 1-4:30 p.m. Bloomington Normandele Community College. positive outcomes for their and 6.9 p.m. McGraw Room communities - Involve citizens in the process November 18 1-4:30 p.m. Whits Bear Century College. Room 101 • Need the tools to plan effec- and 6.9 p.m. Lake tively and efficiently NO�n'�r' 9 '.4'30 P.M. St. Ckwd city Hall. council chambers • Don't need a mandatory, and 0-9 p.m. comprehensive statewide process Contact Remi Stone, IGR Ail meeting locations are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need sign language Representative, at {612} 281- ease ca3529 ll at�iesst threfor e Planning. 2 at (SM) aroat befo"e the meeting M an�es tots iia n 1256 for more details. directly (6T you plan, to attend, F1.- ...n.v Jw%RIMa ann I,n a v ismisladve issues. contact anv member ofthe Leagae of MinnrWa Ckiss Intergovernmental Rslattom le"' OCT 24 '97 03:11PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 Jwapw oJM„.�.rlede Caw--LMCFRIDAYFAx -- Vol. 2, No. 21 1160+ "".119 awlemV A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities October 24, 1997 Attend a community-based �^ y planning meeting Community -Based Planning Help shape Meeting Schedule legislation Date Time city Location October 28 1-4;30 p.m. Bemidji Bemidji State university, East Ballroom The 1897 Legislature created and 6.9 p.m. the 18 -member Advisory Council on Community -Based Planning, October 29 1-4:30 P.M. Crookston Northland Inn. Rooms 5 and 6 made up of legislators and and 6-9 p.m. citizens, to provide a forum to October 30 1.4:30 p.m. Fergus Falls Ottertail Power Company. Community Room discuss the concept, develop a 6.9 p.m. Fergus Falls Community College, science 209 framework for community-based planning, and identify possible November 3 1.4:30 p.m. Brainerd Public Library, Large meeting room incentives and tools to imple- 6-9 p,m• Holiday inn. Room 3 ment the plans. November 5 14:90 p.m. Duluth Radisson Hotel, Forest Suites Starting next week, the and 6.9 p.m. Advisory Council will hold 12 meetings around the state to November 6 1.4.30 p.m. Hibbing Hibbing Community College, central campus. gather information from city, and 6.9 p.m. Teleconference room town and county officials as well November 10 1-4:30 p.m. Marshall Southwest State University as from citizens. Local govern- and 64 p.m. Student Center 263 ment officials will be able to briefly address the Council on November 12 1-4:30 p.m, Mankato Mankato State university. Centennial Student their area's planning expert- and 64 p.m. Union. South Ballroorn enCBs. November 13 1.4:30 p.m. Rochester Rochester Community and Technical College. Local government repre- Heintz Center 105 sentatives should remind the 6-9 p.m. University Center Rochester, Advisory Council that cities: Coffman Center 2W • Currently do planning with November 17 1-4:30 p.m. Bloomington Normandele Community College. positive outcomes for their and 6.9 p.m. McGraw Room communities - Involve citizens in the process November 18 1-4:30 p.m. Whits Bear Century College. Room 101 • Need the tools to plan effec- and 6.9 p.m. Lake tively and efficiently NO�n'�r' 9 '.4'30 P.M. St. Ckwd city Hall. council chambers • Don't need a mandatory, and 0-9 p.m. comprehensive statewide process Contact Remi Stone, IGR Ail meeting locations are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need sign language Representative, at {612} 281- ease ca3529 ll at�iesst threfor e Planning. 2 at (SM) aroat befo"e the meeting M an�es tots iia n 1256 for more details. directly (6T you plan, to attend, F1.- ...n.v Jw%RIMa ann I,n a v ismisladve issues. contact anv member ofthe Leagae of MinnrWa Ckiss Intergovernmental Rslattom le"' October 29,1997 3:58 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS October 27-31, 1997 r iA 0 1 W Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Advisory Council on Local Government Underway The Advisory Council on Local Government is up and running -- having already convened three meetings. The Advisory Council was established by legislation sponsored by the AMM to examine and determine: ♦ What services and func- tions should be provided by local or regional govern- ment. ♦ What level of govern- ment is best suited for these services and functions. ♦ What powers govern- ments need to provide these services. ♦ What kind of govern- ment structure can best deliver these services while being responsive, under- standable and accountable AffArkK#*eIIa Iw*nAfAff d1y,wa rTiviA MA&A ea: Me in atimIfinm/rlmPeo raf#ithavay i,, trmdlaa®rtD# trAff # tegiffdab atita elm®ertaatsm dlyiura ©Agr# itaiyyiAff i4f Ua1Yx1ty4Yffl#e art k oaf Mh'fS��1�4 Td�hmc z�S4aav fir --&-7299 fk&YI *'#0V AffC0' /rff to citizens. The council is meeting twice monthly to formulate recommendations by July 1, 1998 The group is concentrating on defining local govern- ment, the need for local government and how well issues are being dealt with. The Metropolitan Council presented demographic data regarding future growth in terms of people, households and new jobs. The group has begun defin- ing principles to evaluate local and regional govern- ment and defining what services are provided by the various local and regional governments. The council will likely look at historic service provisions and changing trends, as well as examine current providers and services, some of which overlap one or more layers of government. The council consists of 25 members; four from cities, counties, the Senate, the House and the public; two from township and schools and the Met Council chair. The four AMM representa- tives are: Bill Barnhart, Coral Houle, Steve Sarkozy and John Weaver. Staffing is provided by the Minnesota Office of Strate- gic and Long Range Plan- ning. For more information contact Susan Roth (297- 3279) or Jay Fonkert (296- 4701) with State Planning or Roger Peterson (215-4000) with AMM . Welcome City of Ramsey! The AMM would like to welcome the city of Ramsey into its member- ship. With the addition of Ramsey, the AMM mem- bership is at 70 metropoli- tan cities, which represents about 85 percent of the Twin Cities population. MAYOR Tom Gamec COUNCIL Carolyn Beahan Sheila Beyer Natalie Hass Steffen Gerald Zimmerman ACTING ADMINISTRATOR Linda Waite Smith October 29,1997 3:58 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS October 27-31, 1997 r iA 0 1 W Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Advisory Council on Local Government Underway The Advisory Council on Local Government is up and running -- having already convened three meetings. The Advisory Council was established by legislation sponsored by the AMM to examine and determine: ♦ What services and func- tions should be provided by local or regional govern- ment. ♦ What level of govern- ment is best suited for these services and functions. ♦ What powers govern- ments need to provide these services. ♦ What kind of govern- ment structure can best deliver these services while being responsive, under- standable and accountable AffArkK#*eIIa Iw*nAfAff d1y,wa rTiviA MA&A ea: Me in atimIfinm/rlmPeo raf#ithavay i,, trmdlaa®rtD# trAff # tegiffdab atita elm®ertaatsm dlyiura ©Agr# itaiyyiAff i4f Ua1Yx1ty4Yffl#e art k oaf Mh'fS��1�4 Td�hmc z�S4aav fir --&-7299 fk&YI *'#0V AffC0' /rff to citizens. The council is meeting twice monthly to formulate recommendations by July 1, 1998 The group is concentrating on defining local govern- ment, the need for local government and how well issues are being dealt with. The Metropolitan Council presented demographic data regarding future growth in terms of people, households and new jobs. The group has begun defin- ing principles to evaluate local and regional govern- ment and defining what services are provided by the various local and regional governments. The council will likely look at historic service provisions and changing trends, as well as examine current providers and services, some of which overlap one or more layers of government. The council consists of 25 members; four from cities, counties, the Senate, the House and the public; two from township and schools and the Met Council chair. The four AMM representa- tives are: Bill Barnhart, Coral Houle, Steve Sarkozy and John Weaver. Staffing is provided by the Minnesota Office of Strate- gic and Long Range Plan- ning. For more information contact Susan Roth (297- 3279) or Jay Fonkert (296- 4701) with State Planning or Roger Peterson (215-4000) with AMM . Welcome City of Ramsey! The AMM would like to welcome the city of Ramsey into its member- ship. With the addition of Ramsey, the AMM mem- bership is at 70 metropoli- tan cities, which represents about 85 percent of the Twin Cities population. MAYOR Tom Gamec COUNCIL Carolyn Beahan Sheila Beyer Natalie Hass Steffen Gerald Zimmerman ACTING ADMINISTRATOR Linda Waite Smith CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 telephone (612) 337-9310 fax e-mail: atrys@kennedy-graven.com MEMORANDUM TO: SRA City Manager Adrninistrators/D rector/Alternate FROM: Jim Strom=4/ DATE: October 30, 1997 RE: PUC 612 Area Code Decision JAMES M. STROMMEN Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9233 As you have heard on the news, on October 28, 1997, the PUC adopted an area code split that incorporated the SRA recommended approach of keeping municipalities intact. The surprise aspect of the PUC decision was the adoption of a north/south (primarily along Minneapolis/St.Paul lines) split using municipal boundary lines. This is a significant victory for cities because only the SRA originally advanced the position of re -drawing proposed area code boundaries along municipal boundaries, and to my knowledge, it has not been done yet anywhere in the country. - The PUC decision was so unanticipated that an actual map of its intended split has yet to be prepared. The closest existing map is the Three -Way Split proposal along wire center boundaries. The Commissioners, however, definitively ordered the boundaries to follow municipalities, "where possible". The decision was clearly made following arguments by US West that it would be too expensive to partition wire centers to accomodate municipal lines. Therefore, it does not appear likely that the Commission will readily allow deviation from city boundaries. The decision in favor of the geographic split was four to one, with Commissioner Don Storni favoring the overlay method. Commissioner Gregory Scott was the first of the Commissioners JMS132806 SU160-31 CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 telephone (612) 337-9310 fax e-mail: atrys@kennedy-graven.com MEMORANDUM TO: SRA City Manager Adrninistrators/D rector/Alternate FROM: Jim Strom=4/ DATE: October 30, 1997 RE: PUC 612 Area Code Decision JAMES M. STROMMEN Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9233 As you have heard on the news, on October 28, 1997, the PUC adopted an area code split that incorporated the SRA recommended approach of keeping municipalities intact. The surprise aspect of the PUC decision was the adoption of a north/south (primarily along Minneapolis/St.Paul lines) split using municipal boundary lines. This is a significant victory for cities because only the SRA originally advanced the position of re -drawing proposed area code boundaries along municipal boundaries, and to my knowledge, it has not been done yet anywhere in the country. - The PUC decision was so unanticipated that an actual map of its intended split has yet to be prepared. The closest existing map is the Three -Way Split proposal along wire center boundaries. The Commissioners, however, definitively ordered the boundaries to follow municipalities, "where possible". The decision was clearly made following arguments by US West that it would be too expensive to partition wire centers to accomodate municipal lines. Therefore, it does not appear likely that the Commission will readily allow deviation from city boundaries. The decision in favor of the geographic split was four to one, with Commissioner Don Storni favoring the overlay method. Commissioner Gregory Scott was the first of the Commissioners JMS132806 SU160-31 to mention the need to keep municipalities intact when the boundaries were drawn. The PUC did not adopt the Department of Public Service inner -outer circle approach, probably because the Commissioners wanted to avoid splitting communities of interest normally attached to the Minneapolis or St. Paul area. The most notable exception to this approach is the inclusion of Burnsville in the new area code, aligned with St. Paul and suburbs. I am informed that Burnsville was included in the eastern area to maintain the Dakota County area and to keep the area codes in the local service territory of Frontier from having two different area codes. The Commissioners rejected US West's claims that partitioning wire centers along municipal boundaries would be too expensive. There is a likelihood, however, that US West will seek reconsideration of this decision or argue that certain wire centers cannot be partitioned when the boundaries are re -drawn. FUTURE ACTION The new area code will be assigned to the eastern Metro area some time in early 1998. The mandatory switch will begin January 1, 1999. Seven -digit dialing will be retained within each area code. Ten -digit dialing will be required between area codes, without paying an additional toll charge not otherwise charged for calls outside the Metro area. Because the Commissioners adopted a geographic split plan -that had not been previously drawn along municipal boundaries, there are more unknowns associated with the feasibility and costs of such divisions. The SRA should monitor the next few months of this process closely to ensure that US West does not defeat the intended municipal boundary area code divisions by claiming it is not "possible". I would like to thank the cities that provided resolutions and articulated issues that could arise were a city split by area code. Karen Cole of our office, who appeared before the PUC, was able to use an example provided by the City of Edina of potential problems with municipal services were an area code split made within the city. The City of Columbia Heights also provided a detailed resolution pointing out the drawbacks to splitting the city. Please contact me at 337-9233 or Karen Cole at 337-9212 if you have any questions. JMS:sms JMS132806 SU160-31 to mention the need to keep municipalities intact when the boundaries were drawn. The PUC did not adopt the Department of Public Service inner -outer circle approach, probably because the Commissioners wanted to avoid splitting communities of interest normally attached to the Minneapolis or St. Paul area. The most notable exception to this approach is the inclusion of Burnsville in the new area code, aligned with St. Paul and suburbs. I am informed that Burnsville was included in the eastern area to maintain the Dakota County area and to keep the area codes in the local service territory of Frontier from having two different area codes. The Commissioners rejected US West's claims that partitioning wire centers along municipal boundaries would be too expensive. There is a likelihood, however, that US West will seek reconsideration of this decision or argue that certain wire centers cannot be partitioned when the boundaries are re -drawn. FUTURE ACTION The new area code will be assigned to the eastern Metro area some time in early 1998. The mandatory switch will begin January 1, 1999. Seven -digit dialing will be retained within each area code. Ten -digit dialing will be required between area codes, without paying an additional toll charge not otherwise charged for calls outside the Metro area. Because the Commissioners adopted a geographic split plan -that had not been previously drawn along municipal boundaries, there are more unknowns associated with the feasibility and costs of such divisions. The SRA should monitor the next few months of this process closely to ensure that US West does not defeat the intended municipal boundary area code divisions by claiming it is not "possible". I would like to thank the cities that provided resolutions and articulated issues that could arise were a city split by area code. Karen Cole of our office, who appeared before the PUC, was able to use an example provided by the City of Edina of potential problems with municipal services were an area code split made within the city. The City of Columbia Heights also provided a detailed resolution pointing out the drawbacks to splitting the city. Please contact me at 337-9233 or Karen Cole at 337-9212 if you have any questions. JMS:sms JMS132806 SU160-31 PATRICK D. McGO`'VANT HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF ROOM 6 COURTHOUSE 350 SOUTH FIFTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS.MN 55415 (612) 348-3740 FAX 348-4208 October 23, 1997 The Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, I am enclosing a copy of the Lockup Inspection Report of your facility. This inspection was conducted on October 06, 1997 by Lieutenant Tollin and Sergeant Doriott of the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. Copies of the report have also been forwarded to the Department of Corrections and to your Chief of Police. Please note your facility was 100% compliant with all standards during this inspection, congratulations. If you have any questions regarding our findings and written comments, please feel free to call me at 348- 9650 or Lieutenant Tollin at 348-9649. Sincerely, Patrick D. McGowan, Hennepin County Sheriff 1fll� a---. By: William Wilen, Inspector WW/clm enclosure cc: Department of Corrections Chief Craig Gerdes ZJ Recycled Paper 10% Post- Consumter Fiber PATRICK D. McGO`'VANT HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF ROOM 6 COURTHOUSE 350 SOUTH FIFTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS.MN 55415 (612) 348-3740 FAX 348-4208 October 23, 1997 The Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, I am enclosing a copy of the Lockup Inspection Report of your facility. This inspection was conducted on October 06, 1997 by Lieutenant Tollin and Sergeant Doriott of the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. Copies of the report have also been forwarded to the Department of Corrections and to your Chief of Police. Please note your facility was 100% compliant with all standards during this inspection, congratulations. If you have any questions regarding our findings and written comments, please feel free to call me at 348- 9650 or Lieutenant Tollin at 348-9649. Sincerely, Patrick D. McGowan, Hennepin County Sheriff 1fll� a---. By: William Wilen, Inspector WW/clm enclosure cc: Department of Corrections Chief Craig Gerdes ZJ Recycled Paper 10% Post- Consumter Fiber 1-" I C-5 Plymouth Charter Commission October 21, 1997 Present: Virgil Schneider, Larry Marofsky, Jon Speck, Dave Pauba, Mary McKee, John Duntley, Joy Tierney, Lori Schwartz, Ellie Singer, Bob Sipkins, Tim Peterson, Terry Donovan, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert Excused: Scott Martin . Absent: Kapila Bobra, Ty Bujold Call to Order Virgil Schneider called the meeting to order at 8:05. Charter Commission members introduced themselves. Discussion of Proposed Supermajority Vote Amendment Virgil Schneider stated that the City Council has placed on the November 1998 ballot the proposed charter amendment on the requirement for a supermajority vote of the city council for a tax rate increase. The Charter Commission held general discussion about the proposed amendment. No one on the Charter Commission spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. The Commission indicated its willingness to discuss with the City Council other possible options for a supermajority vote requirement. Terry Donovan moved, seconded by John Duntley: BE IT RESOLVED that the Charter Commission of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, does hereby recommend that the Plymouth City Council repeal Ordinance 96- 9, an ordinance amending the City Charter concerning taxation, and Resolution 96-555, a resolution calling for an election on a charter amendment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plymouth Charter Commission invites the Plymouth City Council to a joint public meeting if the Plymouth City Council is interested in further discussion of the issue of requiring a supermajority vote for a tax rate increase. Vote: Ayes: Schneider, Speck, Marofsky, Pauba, McKee, Duntley, Tierney, Singer Schwartz, Sipkins, Peterson, Donovan. Nays: None. The motion passed unanimously. Kathy Lueckert will forward this resolution to the City Council for consideration at their November 12 study session. 1-" I C-5 Plymouth Charter Commission October 21, 1997 Present: Virgil Schneider, Larry Marofsky, Jon Speck, Dave Pauba, Mary McKee, John Duntley, Joy Tierney, Lori Schwartz, Ellie Singer, Bob Sipkins, Tim Peterson, Terry Donovan, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert Excused: Scott Martin . Absent: Kapila Bobra, Ty Bujold Call to Order Virgil Schneider called the meeting to order at 8:05. Charter Commission members introduced themselves. Discussion of Proposed Supermajority Vote Amendment Virgil Schneider stated that the City Council has placed on the November 1998 ballot the proposed charter amendment on the requirement for a supermajority vote of the city council for a tax rate increase. The Charter Commission held general discussion about the proposed amendment. No one on the Charter Commission spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. The Commission indicated its willingness to discuss with the City Council other possible options for a supermajority vote requirement. Terry Donovan moved, seconded by John Duntley: BE IT RESOLVED that the Charter Commission of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, does hereby recommend that the Plymouth City Council repeal Ordinance 96- 9, an ordinance amending the City Charter concerning taxation, and Resolution 96-555, a resolution calling for an election on a charter amendment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plymouth Charter Commission invites the Plymouth City Council to a joint public meeting if the Plymouth City Council is interested in further discussion of the issue of requiring a supermajority vote for a tax rate increase. Vote: Ayes: Schneider, Speck, Marofsky, Pauba, McKee, Duntley, Tierney, Singer Schwartz, Sipkins, Peterson, Donovan. Nays: None. The motion passed unanimously. Kathy Lueckert will forward this resolution to the City Council for consideration at their November 12 study session. .�� zr z Charter Commission Annual Meeting Virgil Schneider moved, seconded by Larry Marofsky, that the Charter Commission annual meeting be established on December 2,1997 at 7 p.m. The motion passed. Other Issues Larry Marofsky questioned Section 5.02, Subd. 1 of the Charter regarding contributions. He questioned the use of the word "proceeding," and wondered if this section is enforceable. He also questioned if this section prohibits a general contribution to an agency (for example, a union), where the money could be used to promote or oppose an initiative proposal, unknown to the donor. Larry Marofksy also stated his concern about whether or not this section might violate free speech rights. Joy Tierney moved, seconded by Ellie Singer, to refer this issue to the City Attorney. The motion passed. Ellie Singer moved, seconded by Virgil Schneider, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. .�� zr z Charter Commission Annual Meeting Virgil Schneider moved, seconded by Larry Marofsky, that the Charter Commission annual meeting be established on December 2,1997 at 7 p.m. The motion passed. Other Issues Larry Marofsky questioned Section 5.02, Subd. 1 of the Charter regarding contributions. He questioned the use of the word "proceeding," and wondered if this section is enforceable. He also questioned if this section prohibits a general contribution to an agency (for example, a union), where the money could be used to promote or oppose an initiative proposal, unknown to the donor. Larry Marofksy also stated his concern about whether or not this section might violate free speech rights. Joy Tierney moved, seconded by Ellie Singer, to refer this issue to the City Attorney. The motion passed. Ellie Singer moved, seconded by Virgil Schneider, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUr OCTOBER 28, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg, Cor (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), Bob Sten' Kim Koehnen, John Stoebner, and Roger Berkowitz MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Jeff Thompson STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barb Senness, Planners Shawn Drill and John Rask, City Engineer Dan Faulkner and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PUBLIC FORUM: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to approve the October 14, 1997 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 2 Ayes. (Chairman Stulberg and Commissioner Berkowitz abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. CREEKSIDE, LLC (97122) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Creekside, LLC for a Site Plan for a 204 - unit apartment building and Conditional Use Permits for off-site parking and increased building height, for property located in the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Nathan Lane. Planner Drill gave an overview of the October 21, 1997 staff report. Commissioner Koehnen asked if the Fire Department said what they would use instead of the lane around the site. Planner Drill replied that the Site Plan indicates two fire lane turn-arounds with hydrants in close proximity. Planner Drill added that the CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUr OCTOBER 28, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg, Cor (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), Bob Sten' Kim Koehnen, John Stoebner, and Roger Berkowitz MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Jeff Thompson STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barb Senness, Planners Shawn Drill and John Rask, City Engineer Dan Faulkner and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PUBLIC FORUM: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to approve the October 14, 1997 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 2 Ayes. (Chairman Stulberg and Commissioner Berkowitz abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. CREEKSIDE, LLC (97122) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Creekside, LLC for a Site Plan for a 204 - unit apartment building and Conditional Use Permits for off-site parking and increased building height, for property located in the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Nathan Lane. Planner Drill gave an overview of the October 21, 1997 staff report. Commissioner Koehnen asked if the Fire Department said what they would use instead of the lane around the site. Planner Drill replied that the Site Plan indicates two fire lane turn-arounds with hydrants in close proximity. Planner Drill added that the Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page #237 applicant has an application in for a Fire Lane Variance, which would need to be approved by the City Council. The building will be sprinkled. Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Dillion, the petitioner. Mr. Dillion stated the development is zoned for this use and the proposal fits in very well with the surrounding area. Mr. Dillion presented a rendering of the building, which showed maintenance free siding and brick with a pitched roof and balconies off each unit. There will be 204 with three entrances for underground parking. Mr. Dillion said that by using the 121 parking spaces on the theater site, it allowed them to increase the green space around the building. Mr. Dillion stated that the rents will be market rate. Mr. Dillion commented that he didn't know if he could get an exclusive easement as stated in the resolution. Commissioner Koehnen asked why the project wasn't built in 1994 when it was approved. Mr. Dillion replied that the building was geared toward seniors, and the owner couldn't obtain the financing necessary to build. Planner Drill stated that staff will address the issue of the applicant obtaining an exclusive easement before the item goes to the City Council. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending approval of a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for Creekside, LLC for property located in the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Nathan Lane. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC. (97153) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours per day for the Holiday Stationstore located at 9705 Schmidt Lake Road. Planner Rask gave an overview of the October 23, 1997 staff report. Chairman Stulberg stated he would be abstaining from voting on the item. Commissioner Ribbe asked if staff has received any correspondence from the neighbors or the church relating to the request. Planner Rask replied negatively. Commissioner Berkowitz asked how things are progressing with the shared driveway with the church, and if staff has received any feedback through the construction phase. Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page #237 applicant has an application in for a Fire Lane Variance, which would need to be approved by the City Council. The building will be sprinkled. Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Dillion, the petitioner. Mr. Dillion stated the development is zoned for this use and the proposal fits in very well with the surrounding area. Mr. Dillion presented a rendering of the building, which showed maintenance free siding and brick with a pitched roof and balconies off each unit. There will be 204 with three entrances for underground parking. Mr. Dillion said that by using the 121 parking spaces on the theater site, it allowed them to increase the green space around the building. Mr. Dillion stated that the rents will be market rate. Mr. Dillion commented that he didn't know if he could get an exclusive easement as stated in the resolution. Commissioner Koehnen asked why the project wasn't built in 1994 when it was approved. Mr. Dillion replied that the building was geared toward seniors, and the owner couldn't obtain the financing necessary to build. Planner Drill stated that staff will address the issue of the applicant obtaining an exclusive easement before the item goes to the City Council. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending approval of a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for Creekside, LLC for property located in the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Nathan Lane. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC. (97153) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours per day for the Holiday Stationstore located at 9705 Schmidt Lake Road. Planner Rask gave an overview of the October 23, 1997 staff report. Chairman Stulberg stated he would be abstaining from voting on the item. Commissioner Ribbe asked if staff has received any correspondence from the neighbors or the church relating to the request. Planner Rask replied negatively. Commissioner Berkowitz asked how things are progressing with the shared driveway with the church, and if staff has received any feedback through the construction phase. Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page #238 City Engineer Faulkner answered that he has not heard anything since they started construction. Planner Rask stated that he received a letter from the church stating their approval of changes made to the drive aisle. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if there was any street lighting being planned for the entrance off of Schmidt Lake Road. City Engineer Faulkner responded that it would be up to developer to petition the City to put in a street light. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if street lighting wouldn't be warranted with a 24-hour operation. City Engineer Faulkner replied affirmatively. Planner Rask commented that there are lights indicated on the plan for the shared driveway. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mark Nelson, the petitioner. Mr. Nelson stated that he concurs with the staff report. He commented that he did contact the church about their proposal for a 24-hour operation prior to property notices being sent, and he has not heard anything negative from the church. Commissioner Ribbe questioned the need for a 24-hour operation. Mr. Nelson replied that it is part of their business philosophy to be available to provide a service to their customers, and to capture the activity that is already on Highway 169 and Schmidt Lake Road. Commissioner Ribbe asked why they would want to have two Holiday Stations so close in proximity to serve virtually the same area. Mr. Nelson explained that there is enough of a different traffic pattern on Schmidt Lake Road and County Road 9 for both stations, and this particular location would service more of the immediate neighborhood to the west of the site. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Holiday Stationstores, Inc. to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours a day for the Holiday Gas/Convenience store located at the southwest quadrant of Schmidt Lake Road and Highway 169. Commissioner Koehnen stated that lives in the area of the site and believes that the proposal would not harm residents or other buildings, but rather provide a convenience to them. Commissioner Berkowitz stated that because of previous discussions pertaining to traffic and the site, he would be more comfortable to let the business operate for awhile to see how the traffic situation is before making a decision on whether it should be allowed to operate 24 hours a day. He said if would be more difficult to take away a Conditional Use Permit once it is granted. Commissioner Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page #238 City Engineer Faulkner answered that he has not heard anything since they started construction. Planner Rask stated that he received a letter from the church stating their approval of changes made to the drive aisle. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if there was any street lighting being planned for the entrance off of Schmidt Lake Road. City Engineer Faulkner responded that it would be up to developer to petition the City to put in a street light. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if street lighting wouldn't be warranted with a 24-hour operation. City Engineer Faulkner replied affirmatively. Planner Rask commented that there are lights indicated on the plan for the shared driveway. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mark Nelson, the petitioner. Mr. Nelson stated that he concurs with the staff report. He commented that he did contact the church about their proposal for a 24-hour operation prior to property notices being sent, and he has not heard anything negative from the church. Commissioner Ribbe questioned the need for a 24-hour operation. Mr. Nelson replied that it is part of their business philosophy to be available to provide a service to their customers, and to capture the activity that is already on Highway 169 and Schmidt Lake Road. Commissioner Ribbe asked why they would want to have two Holiday Stations so close in proximity to serve virtually the same area. Mr. Nelson explained that there is enough of a different traffic pattern on Schmidt Lake Road and County Road 9 for both stations, and this particular location would service more of the immediate neighborhood to the west of the site. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Holiday Stationstores, Inc. to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours a day for the Holiday Gas/Convenience store located at the southwest quadrant of Schmidt Lake Road and Highway 169. Commissioner Koehnen stated that lives in the area of the site and believes that the proposal would not harm residents or other buildings, but rather provide a convenience to them. Commissioner Berkowitz stated that because of previous discussions pertaining to traffic and the site, he would be more comfortable to let the business operate for awhile to see how the traffic situation is before making a decision on whether it should be allowed to operate 24 hours a day. He said if would be more difficult to take away a Conditional Use Permit once it is granted. Commissioner Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page #239 Stoebner stated that the extra hours of operation would not affect the traffic issues that were discussed previously during the Site Plan stage, as it pertained to traffic during peak times of the day. He said that the business would be a convenience for third shift workers. Commissioner Ribbe commented that the residents already have a convenience store in their area and approving another one to operate 24 hours a day would be an inconvenience to the residents. Commissioner Koehnen stated that based on the Conditional Use Permit Standards, she didn't see any reason to deny the application. Commissioner Berkowitz said that he didn't think the application met Condition #2 of the standards because of traffic and sight distance issues. Commissioner Stein stated he voted against the 24-hour operation of the Holiday Store at Shelard Parkway because it was too close to a residential area, but this in the case with this proposal. He said that the 24-hour operation would not add a lot of traffic on Schmidt Lake Road. MOTION TO AMEND by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein requiring the applicant to address street lighting at the entrance on Schmidt Lake Road before the application moves forward to the City Council. Commissioner Koehnen asked if that isn't already being done. City Engineer Faulkner commented that there are no requirements to require street lighting. Director Hurlburt stated that staff can work with the applicant to look at the lighting plan to see what can be provided at the entrance of the site. She added that the lighting plan also serves the other two buildings proposed on the site. She said staff will need to ensure that there is enough visibility when making a left turn out of the site going westbound. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 4-1 Vote. (Commissioner Stoebner voted Nay, Chairman Stulberg abstained.) Roll Call vote on Main MOTION. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 3-2 Vote. (Commissioners Ribbe and Berkowitz voted Nay, Chairman Stulberg abstained.) C. HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC. (97154) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours per day for the Holiday Stationstore located at 2725 Campus Drive. Chairman Stulberg stated he would be abstaining from this item. Planner Rask gave an overview of the October 23, 1997 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mark Nelson, the petitioner. Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page #239 Stoebner stated that the extra hours of operation would not affect the traffic issues that were discussed previously during the Site Plan stage, as it pertained to traffic during peak times of the day. He said that the business would be a convenience for third shift workers. Commissioner Ribbe commented that the residents already have a convenience store in their area and approving another one to operate 24 hours a day would be an inconvenience to the residents. Commissioner Koehnen stated that based on the Conditional Use Permit Standards, she didn't see any reason to deny the application. Commissioner Berkowitz said that he didn't think the application met Condition #2 of the standards because of traffic and sight distance issues. Commissioner Stein stated he voted against the 24-hour operation of the Holiday Store at Shelard Parkway because it was too close to a residential area, but this in the case with this proposal. He said that the 24-hour operation would not add a lot of traffic on Schmidt Lake Road. MOTION TO AMEND by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein requiring the applicant to address street lighting at the entrance on Schmidt Lake Road before the application moves forward to the City Council. Commissioner Koehnen asked if that isn't already being done. City Engineer Faulkner commented that there are no requirements to require street lighting. Director Hurlburt stated that staff can work with the applicant to look at the lighting plan to see what can be provided at the entrance of the site. She added that the lighting plan also serves the other two buildings proposed on the site. She said staff will need to ensure that there is enough visibility when making a left turn out of the site going westbound. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 4-1 Vote. (Commissioner Stoebner voted Nay, Chairman Stulberg abstained.) Roll Call vote on Main MOTION. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 3-2 Vote. (Commissioners Ribbe and Berkowitz voted Nay, Chairman Stulberg abstained.) C. HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC. (97154) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours per day for the Holiday Stationstore located at 2725 Campus Drive. Chairman Stulberg stated he would be abstaining from this item. Planner Rask gave an overview of the October 23, 1997 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mark Nelson, the petitioner. Planning Commission Minutes 19 October 28, 1997 Page #240 Mr. Nelson stated his concurrence with the staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. Commissioner Koehnen asked if the residents would be able to see the lighting from their home. Planner Rask replied negatively, as there are mature trees and other buildings that would block the view. Director Hurlburt stated that the City requires a lighting plan to make sure the lighting doesn't spill over into areas outside a proposed development site. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Holiday Stationstores, Inc. to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours a day for the Holiday Gas/Convenience store located at the northeast quadrant of Northwest Boulevard and Highway 55. Commissioner Koehnen stated that the proposal would not cause increase traffic through the neighborhood. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. (Chairman Stulberg abstained.) MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes 19 October 28, 1997 Page #240 Mr. Nelson stated his concurrence with the staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. Commissioner Koehnen asked if the residents would be able to see the lighting from their home. Planner Rask replied negatively, as there are mature trees and other buildings that would block the view. Director Hurlburt stated that the City requires a lighting plan to make sure the lighting doesn't spill over into areas outside a proposed development site. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Holiday Stationstores, Inc. to extend the hours of operation to 24 hours a day for the Holiday Gas/Convenience store located at the northeast quadrant of Northwest Boulevard and Highway 55. Commissioner Koehnen stated that the proposal would not cause increase traffic through the neighborhood. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. (Chairman Stulberg abstained.) MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. DATE: October 28, 1997 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOI 3.400 Plymouth Boul rlyMYL TO: File 1� FROM: (_`'' Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1997 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE PLYMOUTH ICE CENTER CITY PROJECT NO. 5030 There were approximately 50 to 60 Plymouth residents attending this public information meeting, including representatives from the Zachary Lane Elementary School PTA. Also in attendance were Councilmember Ginny Black and Mayor Joy Tierney. City staff members included Dan Faulkner, Ron Quanbeck, and Dan Campbell with representatives from the City's Consulting Engineering Firm, SEH, Sue Mason, John Hagen, and Craig Churchword. After some introductory comments from Dan Faulkner, Sue Mason explained the project along with three different concepts for the roadway improvement. These included a straight alignment with a 32 -foot back to back roadway, a curvilinear roadway at 32 -feet wide and a third option is a roadway with a median varying from 12 to 24 feet wide with 18 foot wide lanes in either direction. The alternative with a median would allow for tree plantings within the median while the curvilinear roadway would allow for some additional landscape options as well. All options include a trail on the west side of the roadway for the frill length from 36`h Avenue to Bass Lake Road. In addition, the existing trails on the east side would be retained with an additional segment from 53' to Schmidt Lake Road. Sue further explained that the roadway options would be limited to some degree in the northern 1/3 portion of Zachary Lane due to the hill at approximately 49`h Avenue and the wetlands near 55`h Avenue. In these areas, the median concept would be difficult to construct without impacting wetlands and adjacent properties. Next, John Hagen, SEH's Traffic Engineer, gave a brief presentation on historical traffic volumes along Zachary Lane. He explained general warrants for left and right turn lanes, i.e., approximately 100 left turns in a peak hour warrant a turn lane while 300 right turns would warrant a right turn lane. The intersections warranting left turn lanes include, County Road 10, \\P1y_n0.ntdisk I `PW\Engincering\PROJECTS\i3OUIE%IOS\Info_,%1tg..doc DATE: October 28, 1997 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOI 3.400 Plymouth Boul rlyMYL TO: File 1� FROM: (_`'' Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1997 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE PLYMOUTH ICE CENTER CITY PROJECT NO. 5030 There were approximately 50 to 60 Plymouth residents attending this public information meeting, including representatives from the Zachary Lane Elementary School PTA. Also in attendance were Councilmember Ginny Black and Mayor Joy Tierney. City staff members included Dan Faulkner, Ron Quanbeck, and Dan Campbell with representatives from the City's Consulting Engineering Firm, SEH, Sue Mason, John Hagen, and Craig Churchword. After some introductory comments from Dan Faulkner, Sue Mason explained the project along with three different concepts for the roadway improvement. These included a straight alignment with a 32 -foot back to back roadway, a curvilinear roadway at 32 -feet wide and a third option is a roadway with a median varying from 12 to 24 feet wide with 18 foot wide lanes in either direction. The alternative with a median would allow for tree plantings within the median while the curvilinear roadway would allow for some additional landscape options as well. All options include a trail on the west side of the roadway for the frill length from 36`h Avenue to Bass Lake Road. In addition, the existing trails on the east side would be retained with an additional segment from 53' to Schmidt Lake Road. Sue further explained that the roadway options would be limited to some degree in the northern 1/3 portion of Zachary Lane due to the hill at approximately 49`h Avenue and the wetlands near 55`h Avenue. In these areas, the median concept would be difficult to construct without impacting wetlands and adjacent properties. Next, John Hagen, SEH's Traffic Engineer, gave a brief presentation on historical traffic volumes along Zachary Lane. He explained general warrants for left and right turn lanes, i.e., approximately 100 left turns in a peak hour warrant a turn lane while 300 right turns would warrant a right turn lane. The intersections warranting left turn lanes include, County Road 10, \\P1y_n0.ntdisk I `PW\Engincering\PROJECTS\i3OUIE%IOS\Info_,%1tg..doc SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Page 2 /11*� ,, 2 r J Schmidt Lake Road, County Road 9, and 36t' Avenue although the east and west movements on 36" Avenue would not require a left turn lane. The only right turn lane warrant would be for westbound to northbound traffic on 36"' Avenue. He also discussed traffic signal warrants and explained that neither Schmidt Lake Road nor 36" Avenue currently meet warrants for a traffic signal installation. Questions that I recall being asked during the general presentation are as follows: • What is the width of the proposed roadway improvements and does this include the width of curb? • What are the construction limits for the proposed improvements and will existing trees be impacted? • Does the traffic data and projected traffic levels indicate the amount of through traffic not originating in Plymouth? • Are the projected traffic levels going to be used to justify future roadway widening to accommodate the anticipated future traffic? • We are concerned with the amount of money being spent for this roadway improvement and how the people will be assessed. • Will existing trees be protected and would the median concept remove trees due to its greater width whereas the other concepts may not? • There is concern with the walkways on 36`h Avenue and how a right turn lane may affect the on -street walkways near the Zachary Lane Intersection. • Will the hill and sight distance near 42' Avenue be improved as this currently is an unsafe situation? • With the median concept, all the trees would be planted in the median rather than screening the residents that live adjacent to the roadway. • With an 18 foot wide single lane with the median concept, would there be room for passing a stalled vehicle with a flat tire and would there be room to repair the tire? • Will the existing path on the west side of Zachary be retained as is? • Will the parking lot be expanded near the Mission Ponds Park? \\Plv nt\ntdiskl\PW'E•nginaring\PROJECTS\i30\j\IE\IOS\Info \Itg..doc SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Page 2 /11*� ,, 2 r J Schmidt Lake Road, County Road 9, and 36t' Avenue although the east and west movements on 36" Avenue would not require a left turn lane. The only right turn lane warrant would be for westbound to northbound traffic on 36"' Avenue. He also discussed traffic signal warrants and explained that neither Schmidt Lake Road nor 36" Avenue currently meet warrants for a traffic signal installation. Questions that I recall being asked during the general presentation are as follows: • What is the width of the proposed roadway improvements and does this include the width of curb? • What are the construction limits for the proposed improvements and will existing trees be impacted? • Does the traffic data and projected traffic levels indicate the amount of through traffic not originating in Plymouth? • Are the projected traffic levels going to be used to justify future roadway widening to accommodate the anticipated future traffic? • We are concerned with the amount of money being spent for this roadway improvement and how the people will be assessed. • Will existing trees be protected and would the median concept remove trees due to its greater width whereas the other concepts may not? • There is concern with the walkways on 36`h Avenue and how a right turn lane may affect the on -street walkways near the Zachary Lane Intersection. • Will the hill and sight distance near 42' Avenue be improved as this currently is an unsafe situation? • With the median concept, all the trees would be planted in the median rather than screening the residents that live adjacent to the roadway. • With an 18 foot wide single lane with the median concept, would there be room for passing a stalled vehicle with a flat tire and would there be room to repair the tire? • Will the existing path on the west side of Zachary be retained as is? • Will the parking lot be expanded near the Mission Ponds Park? \\Plv nt\ntdiskl\PW'E•nginaring\PROJECTS\i30\j\IE\IOS\Info \Itg..doc SUBJECT: ZACEIARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION NIEE"TING /• 7 J Page 3 S J I received the following questions and comments on an individual basis after the general discussion: • Representatives from the Zachary Lane Elementary School PTA gave me a letter dated October 28, 1997, signed by Shirley Nygard, President of the PTA. I indicated we have been looking at some options such as combining the driveways for the school at a common location with driveways on the west side for the Zachary Lane Park as well as the church's drive. They asked about the cost for their on-site work and agreed that a common drive may be the best alternative. We concurred that we should meet with the representatives to discuss various options and address their concerns. I indicated we should meet with them within the next two weeks and they agreed. • I received a letter from Tamara Bratland, President of the Deerwood Glen Homeowner's Association dated October 22, 1997. This HOA includes 69 homes and has common property along Zachary Lane between 46' and 48' Avenue. The two areas they would like addressed are 1) improved safety crossing at Zachary Lane in front of the elementary school and at 48' Avenue and 2) landscaping plans along the road after reconstruction. • Concern was expressed by a resident living north of Mission Hills Park concerned about the proposed parking lot expansion adjacent to Zachary Lane. • The property owner living on the east side of Zachary Lane in the second lot north of 36' Avenue expressed concern about existing trees that may be impacted with the project and requested specifically that someone meet with him on-site to view his concerns. Due to the existing trees, he is in favor of the narrowest roadway improvement. • The property owner living in the northeast quadrant of 36th Avenue and Zachary indicated is in favor of the median roadway improvement concept and felt many of his neighbors would support this concept as well. • A property owner living in the Deerhaven Development west of Zachary Lane and north of 571' Avenue expressed concern with the traffic on Bass Lake Road explaining that it causes sound wave vibrations and noise pollution which he would like the City to assist in resolving. He requested the City participate in the construction of a sound wall along Bass Lake Road to alleviate these adverse conditions. He will submit a letter along with signatures from other residents affected requesting the City assist in the solution. \\Ply_nt\ntdiskl\PW%Engine ing`PROJECTS\330\ME\IOS\Intim \Itg..dx SUBJECT: ZACEIARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION NIEE"TING /• 7 J Page 3 S J I received the following questions and comments on an individual basis after the general discussion: • Representatives from the Zachary Lane Elementary School PTA gave me a letter dated October 28, 1997, signed by Shirley Nygard, President of the PTA. I indicated we have been looking at some options such as combining the driveways for the school at a common location with driveways on the west side for the Zachary Lane Park as well as the church's drive. They asked about the cost for their on-site work and agreed that a common drive may be the best alternative. We concurred that we should meet with the representatives to discuss various options and address their concerns. I indicated we should meet with them within the next two weeks and they agreed. • I received a letter from Tamara Bratland, President of the Deerwood Glen Homeowner's Association dated October 22, 1997. This HOA includes 69 homes and has common property along Zachary Lane between 46' and 48' Avenue. The two areas they would like addressed are 1) improved safety crossing at Zachary Lane in front of the elementary school and at 48' Avenue and 2) landscaping plans along the road after reconstruction. • Concern was expressed by a resident living north of Mission Hills Park concerned about the proposed parking lot expansion adjacent to Zachary Lane. • The property owner living on the east side of Zachary Lane in the second lot north of 36' Avenue expressed concern about existing trees that may be impacted with the project and requested specifically that someone meet with him on-site to view his concerns. Due to the existing trees, he is in favor of the narrowest roadway improvement. • The property owner living in the northeast quadrant of 36th Avenue and Zachary indicated is in favor of the median roadway improvement concept and felt many of his neighbors would support this concept as well. • A property owner living in the Deerhaven Development west of Zachary Lane and north of 571' Avenue expressed concern with the traffic on Bass Lake Road explaining that it causes sound wave vibrations and noise pollution which he would like the City to assist in resolving. He requested the City participate in the construction of a sound wall along Bass Lake Road to alleviate these adverse conditions. He will submit a letter along with signatures from other residents affected requesting the City assist in the solution. \\Ply_nt\ntdiskl\PW%Engine ing`PROJECTS\330\ME\IOS\Intim \Itg..dx SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Page 4 • Will residents be assessed for curb and gutter who have properties abutting Zachary Lane? • Will residents have an opportunity to comment further on the options of the curvilinear roadway or the median concept roadway after plans are more fully developed to know the impact on adjacent properties before a final decision is made? This is important to have another opportunity to comment. \WIy_nt\ntdiskITW\EngintaingTROJECTS\53OWE1%105\lnfo Mtg..doc SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Page 4 • Will residents be assessed for curb and gutter who have properties abutting Zachary Lane? • Will residents have an opportunity to comment further on the options of the curvilinear roadway or the median concept roadway after plans are more fully developed to know the impact on adjacent properties before a final decision is made? This is important to have another opportunity to comment. \WIy_nt\ntdiskITW\EngintaingTROJECTS\53OWE1%105\lnfo Mtg..doc DATE: October 28, 1997 TO: File 0C FROM: Dan Campbell, -Sr. Engineering Technician SUBJECT: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COMMENTS ZACHARY LANE IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 5030 Approximately 48 people were in attendance at the meeting along with Mayor Tierney and Councilmember Black. A resident from the Deerhaven Townhomes in the southwest corner of Zachary Lane and County Road 10 was questioning whether the City would be able to work with the Deerhaven Townhome owners to look at the construction of some type of sound barrier on the County Road 10 side. This is very limited space and Ron Quanbeck has also talked with this gentleman. Spoke with a resident who lived between Schmidt Lake Road and the railroad tracks to the north on the east side of Zachary Lane who did not want the trail connection on the east side of the road but was in favor of the trail on the west side of the road. Several people had questions concerning assessment for properties with direct access. It was explained to them that the City would probably do some type of an assessment similar to our street reconstruction program having a flat rate. One resident at the top of the hill at 49' Avenue was very concerned about the width of the proposed roadway and wanted the roadway made as narrow as possible so that there would be little impact to the adjacent properties. It was also discussed with property owners on the west side at the top of the hill about the construction of a trail and that it would probably have to be in back of the curb because of lack of space. %%Ply_ttdntdisk l %PVAEngintering%PROJECTSl530\MEMOS\InfoMtg-DC.doc DATE: October 28, 1997 TO: File 0C FROM: Dan Campbell, -Sr. Engineering Technician SUBJECT: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COMMENTS ZACHARY LANE IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 5030 Approximately 48 people were in attendance at the meeting along with Mayor Tierney and Councilmember Black. A resident from the Deerhaven Townhomes in the southwest corner of Zachary Lane and County Road 10 was questioning whether the City would be able to work with the Deerhaven Townhome owners to look at the construction of some type of sound barrier on the County Road 10 side. This is very limited space and Ron Quanbeck has also talked with this gentleman. Spoke with a resident who lived between Schmidt Lake Road and the railroad tracks to the north on the east side of Zachary Lane who did not want the trail connection on the east side of the road but was in favor of the trail on the west side of the road. Several people had questions concerning assessment for properties with direct access. It was explained to them that the City would probably do some type of an assessment similar to our street reconstruction program having a flat rate. One resident at the top of the hill at 49' Avenue was very concerned about the width of the proposed roadway and wanted the roadway made as narrow as possible so that there would be little impact to the adjacent properties. It was also discussed with property owners on the west side at the top of the hill about the construction of a trail and that it would probably have to be in back of the curb because of lack of space. %%Ply_ttdntdisk l %PVAEngintering%PROJECTSl530\MEMOS\InfoMtg-DC.doc SUBJECT: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COMMENTS , ZACHARY LANE IMPROVEMENTS Page 2 I spoke with several residents who were in favor of the combination curvilinear and median proposals. cc: Fred G. Moore Daniel L. Faulkner Ron Quanbeck %%Ply_ntlntdisk l\P W AEngircuittg\PROJECTSli70%MEMOS\InfoMtg-DC.doc SUBJECT: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COMMENTS , ZACHARY LANE IMPROVEMENTS Page 2 I spoke with several residents who were in favor of the combination curvilinear and median proposals. cc: Fred G. Moore Daniel L. Faulkner Ron Quanbeck %%Ply_ntlntdisk l\P W AEngircuittg\PROJECTSli70%MEMOS\InfoMtg-DC.doc 1 3% DATE: October 28, 1997 TO: File FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT NO. 5030 Following is a list of comments received at a public information meeting on October 27, 1997, for the Zachary Lane Reconstruction Project. At the beginning of the meeting, 49 residents, 3 City staff members, 3 SEH representatives, and Councilmember Black were present. Mayor Tierney arrived shortly after the beginning of the meeting. A few more residents may also have arrived later. The following question and comments were made during the presentation portion of the meeting: • Several general information questions such as "where will the trail be", "why is it on one side only" etc. • Speed is a concern. • Will this road construction increase traffic on Zachary Lane? • Resident doesn't like the 36' Avenue design with on -street trails. Cars use the trails as a turn lane. • There is a sight distance problem at 48' Avenue due to the hill. • Will lights be needed at 36' Avenue and at Schmidt Lake Road. G:%MEngineering%PROIECrSl570XMEMOS%Memo torile.doc 1 3% DATE: October 28, 1997 TO: File FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT NO. 5030 Following is a list of comments received at a public information meeting on October 27, 1997, for the Zachary Lane Reconstruction Project. At the beginning of the meeting, 49 residents, 3 City staff members, 3 SEH representatives, and Councilmember Black were present. Mayor Tierney arrived shortly after the beginning of the meeting. A few more residents may also have arrived later. The following question and comments were made during the presentation portion of the meeting: • Several general information questions such as "where will the trail be", "why is it on one side only" etc. • Speed is a concern. • Will this road construction increase traffic on Zachary Lane? • Resident doesn't like the 36' Avenue design with on -street trails. Cars use the trails as a turn lane. • There is a sight distance problem at 48' Avenue due to the hill. • Will lights be needed at 36' Avenue and at Schmidt Lake Road. G:%MEngineering%PROIECrSl570XMEMOS%Memo torile.doc SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE RECONSTRUCTION Page 2 • The existing traffic projections from the City's Comprehensive Plan are very high compared to existing volumes. There is concern that these high projections will be used to justify widening the street in the future. • How will increased costs in construction of the street affect the assessments? • There are several large trees in the right-of-way on the east side of Zachary Lane north of 36' Avenue which the resident is very concerned about. • There are overhead power lines; will these be buried? • Will we try to keep the existing trails or will they be torn up and removed or relocated? • Does the design of Zachary Lane south of 36' Avenue predicate the design for Zachary Lane north of 36 h Avenue to maintain consistency? • Resident does not want the project. Can they stop the project altogether? • Resident wants the street reconstructed in a manner they can be proud of. This will increase property value. • Will Zachary Lane continue to the north past County Road 10? What effect will the future Regional Park have on traffic along -Zachary Lane? Comments received during small group discussion: • Two residents are strongly opposed to the boulevard design option. They feel it is a waste of space, difficult to maintain, and will cost more. They feel the curvilinear option may be good and provide flexibility. • Would the 32 foot width provide room for vehicles to right turn without "being run off the road." They felt a 36 foot street may be better. • Would the curvilinear street reduce speeds? • Much more emphasis should be put on saving trees rather than wetlands. • What is the cost of the three options? . • The property immediately north of the water tower has basement water problems. They would also like a trail on the north side of the water tower to connect the Zachary Lane trail to the park to prevent people from cutting through their yard. G:%PMEngineering%PROJECfSX53MMEMOS1Meea_b file.doe SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE RECONSTRUCTION Page 2 • The existing traffic projections from the City's Comprehensive Plan are very high compared to existing volumes. There is concern that these high projections will be used to justify widening the street in the future. • How will increased costs in construction of the street affect the assessments? • There are several large trees in the right-of-way on the east side of Zachary Lane north of 36' Avenue which the resident is very concerned about. • There are overhead power lines; will these be buried? • Will we try to keep the existing trails or will they be torn up and removed or relocated? • Does the design of Zachary Lane south of 36' Avenue predicate the design for Zachary Lane north of 36 h Avenue to maintain consistency? • Resident does not want the project. Can they stop the project altogether? • Resident wants the street reconstructed in a manner they can be proud of. This will increase property value. • Will Zachary Lane continue to the north past County Road 10? What effect will the future Regional Park have on traffic along -Zachary Lane? Comments received during small group discussion: • Two residents are strongly opposed to the boulevard design option. They feel it is a waste of space, difficult to maintain, and will cost more. They feel the curvilinear option may be good and provide flexibility. • Would the 32 foot width provide room for vehicles to right turn without "being run off the road." They felt a 36 foot street may be better. • Would the curvilinear street reduce speeds? • Much more emphasis should be put on saving trees rather than wetlands. • What is the cost of the three options? . • The property immediately north of the water tower has basement water problems. They would also like a trail on the north side of the water tower to connect the Zachary Lane trail to the park to prevent people from cutting through their yard. G:%PMEngineering%PROJECfSX53MMEMOS1Meea_b file.doe SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE RECONSTRUCTION Page 3 • Three lots on Yorktown Lane at 47 h Avenue, which back up to Zachary Lane, have sump pumps that run nearly continuously cycling on approximately every three minutes. Two lots have two sump pumps which run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • President of the Deerwood Glen Homeowners Association noted that shortly before the information meeting their association met and many members were interested in ideas that would provide a more park -like atmosphere to Zachary Lane. She felt the association would very much favor the boulevard design option. • Very very concerned about crossing safety, especially at the trail connection near 48' Avenue and at the school. • The trail should extend south from the school to County Road 9 on the east side of Zachary Lane. cc: Fred G. Moore Daniel L. Faulkner G:\PVAEngimering\PROJECTS\530\MEMOS\Mcmo—go—file.doc SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE RECONSTRUCTION Page 3 • Three lots on Yorktown Lane at 47 h Avenue, which back up to Zachary Lane, have sump pumps that run nearly continuously cycling on approximately every three minutes. Two lots have two sump pumps which run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • President of the Deerwood Glen Homeowners Association noted that shortly before the information meeting their association met and many members were interested in ideas that would provide a more park -like atmosphere to Zachary Lane. She felt the association would very much favor the boulevard design option. • Very very concerned about crossing safety, especially at the trail connection near 48' Avenue and at the school. • The trail should extend south from the school to County Road 9 on the east side of Zachary Lane. cc: Fred G. Moore Daniel L. Faulkner G:\PVAEngimering\PROJECTS\530\MEMOS\Mcmo—go—file.doc i-a- i-a- 115? - I - Y 'f October 15, 1997 Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager 400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Dwight, e,vrqqw i-sa Northern States Power Company 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-1993 Telephone (612) 330-5500 I am writing to let you know about an exciting NSP project in the Twin Cities Metro area that will enhance NSP's ability to provide quality service to our customers. NSP is working in conjunction with CellNet Data Systems, Inc. to deploy technology to remotely read electric and natural gas meters via radio signal. NSP plans to automate its residential and business meters in stages, with completion scheduled for the end of 1999. We anticipate that this technology will remove some current barriers to monthly meter reads that limit our ability to read the meters regularly and force us to estimate usage. In order to remotely read our meters, CellNet is installing a radio frequency communication network. We anticipate utilizing existing right-of-way or NSP property and equipment to deploy most of the network infrastructure. CellNet will seek the appropriate approvals and/or permits for your community prior to any deployment in your community. Although this project establishes a new communications network, it will not be intrusive within your community. The network is comprised of "CellMasters" and "MicroCell Controllers." Each CellMaster is like a hub of a wheel, and depending on the density of the area, receives radio -generated meter data from a 50-200 square -mile area. The CellMaster antenna is typically mounted on an existing structure. The ivficroCell Controiler collects data from individual meters and passes it to a CellMaster. Each MicroCell Controller is approximately 15"x 12"x12", and operates on a much weaker radio frequency than the CellMaster, and therefore must be installed about every 1/4 mile. We anticipate that most MicroCell Controllers can be installed on NSP electric distribution poles, but in some areas they may need to be installed on other structures, such as street lights. CellNet anticipates the need to install approximately 50 CellMasters and 6,500 MicroCell Controllers in the metro area. 115? - I - Y 'f October 15, 1997 Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager 400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Dwight, e,vrqqw i-sa Northern States Power Company 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-1993 Telephone (612) 330-5500 I am writing to let you know about an exciting NSP project in the Twin Cities Metro area that will enhance NSP's ability to provide quality service to our customers. NSP is working in conjunction with CellNet Data Systems, Inc. to deploy technology to remotely read electric and natural gas meters via radio signal. NSP plans to automate its residential and business meters in stages, with completion scheduled for the end of 1999. We anticipate that this technology will remove some current barriers to monthly meter reads that limit our ability to read the meters regularly and force us to estimate usage. In order to remotely read our meters, CellNet is installing a radio frequency communication network. We anticipate utilizing existing right-of-way or NSP property and equipment to deploy most of the network infrastructure. CellNet will seek the appropriate approvals and/or permits for your community prior to any deployment in your community. Although this project establishes a new communications network, it will not be intrusive within your community. The network is comprised of "CellMasters" and "MicroCell Controllers." Each CellMaster is like a hub of a wheel, and depending on the density of the area, receives radio -generated meter data from a 50-200 square -mile area. The CellMaster antenna is typically mounted on an existing structure. The ivficroCell Controiler collects data from individual meters and passes it to a CellMaster. Each MicroCell Controller is approximately 15"x 12"x12", and operates on a much weaker radio frequency than the CellMaster, and therefore must be installed about every 1/4 mile. We anticipate that most MicroCell Controllers can be installed on NSP electric distribution poles, but in some areas they may need to be installed on other structures, such as street lights. CellNet anticipates the need to install approximately 50 CellMasters and 6,500 MicroCell Controllers in the metro area. Page 2 Automated Meter Reading October 15, 1997 In addition to the installation of the network, all NSP meters will be replaced with an automated meter that can communicate with this network. The automated meter looks much the same as the existing meter, but contains a radio transmitter to communicate with the network, which in turn communicates back to NSP. In general, meter automation will begin approximately 30 days after the start of the network installation. The implementation of the network is geographically -based and will begin in the high density areas of the metro first. NSP and CellNet are currently installing equipment in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis. From there, the plan is to circle clockwise around Minneapolis through the western suburbs and then move into the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Automation of business as well as gas meters is planned to begin in the second quarter of 1998 and will join up with the existing geographic rollout. As the project approaches your community over the coming months, I will be contacting you with more specific information about how the implementation affects your community. If you have any questions, please contact me at 493-1631. Sincerely, John Theis Community Service Manager cc: Gregg Larson, CellNet Page 2 Automated Meter Reading October 15, 1997 In addition to the installation of the network, all NSP meters will be replaced with an automated meter that can communicate with this network. The automated meter looks much the same as the existing meter, but contains a radio transmitter to communicate with the network, which in turn communicates back to NSP. In general, meter automation will begin approximately 30 days after the start of the network installation. The implementation of the network is geographically -based and will begin in the high density areas of the metro first. NSP and CellNet are currently installing equipment in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis. From there, the plan is to circle clockwise around Minneapolis through the western suburbs and then move into the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Automation of business as well as gas meters is planned to begin in the second quarter of 1998 and will join up with the existing geographic rollout. As the project approaches your community over the coming months, I will be contacting you with more specific information about how the implementation affects your community. If you have any questions, please contact me at 493-1631. Sincerely, John Theis Community Service Manager cc: Gregg Larson, CellNet October 28, 1997 Peter Dukinfield 1925 Harbor Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Dukinf eld: CITY OF PLYMOUTR T - 5b I am responding to your customer comment card regarding your suggestion of replacing the double loop fastener with a spring type ring. I believe your suggestion is a good suggestion and we will look into ordering the spring type rings when our current supply is exhausted. Hopefully this is soon enough for your needs and the needs of other citizens. Please call me at 509-5301 if you wish to discuss this further. 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