HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-07-1997NOVEMBER 7, 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.
2.
3.
4.
S.
6.
NOVEMBER 12 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
TOPICS: Proposed Activity Center; Life Time
Special Assessments; Wellness Committee
Proposal for Employee Fitness incentive Program;
Charter Issues; Stop Sign/Speed Humps Policy;
Special Assessment Payments
Public Safety Training Room
NOVEMBER 19 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
DECEMBER 3 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
VETERANS DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, City offices closed.
COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE ON TRANSITIONS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5:3 0
PM, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-3)
PRA C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7.00 PM, Council Chambers.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7: 00 PM,
Hadley Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M -S)
HUMANRIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM, Medicine Lake
Room. Agenda is attached. (M-6)
NOVEMBER 7, 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.
2.
3.
4.
S.
6.
NOVEMBER 12 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
TOPICS: Proposed Activity Center; Life Time
Special Assessments; Wellness Committee
Proposal for Employee Fitness incentive Program;
Charter Issues; Stop Sign/Speed Humps Policy;
Special Assessment Payments
Public Safety Training Room
NOVEMBER 19 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
DECEMBER 3 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
VETERANS DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, City offices closed.
COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE ON TRANSITIONS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5:3 0
PM, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-3)
PRA C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7.00 PM, Council Chambers.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7: 00 PM,
Hadley Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M -S)
HUMANRIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM, Medicine Lake
Room. Agenda is attached. (M-6)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
October 31, 1997
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7. PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR YBOARD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7:00 PM, Public
Safety Training Room. NOTE: this group has designated 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of
each month as their regular meeting date and time.
8. HRA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7: 00 PM, Medicine Lake Room.
9. MEETING CALENDARS — November and December meeting calendars are attached. (M-9)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Agenda for Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission Friday,
November 14, 1997, 7:00 AM meeting at the Wayzata School Administration
Building, 210 County Road 101 (I -la)
b. Home Free - Plymouth Domestic Assault Intervention Project statistical report for
third quarter 1997. (I -1b)
C. League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (I -1c)
d. The first edition of Key Points newsletter from Robbinsdale School District 281, with
an introductory letter from Superintendent Bollin. (I -1d)
e. Issue 2 of Northwest Notes, the periodic newsletter from the Plymouth Community
Development Department. (I -1e)
f. 1997 Minnesota State Treasurer's Report. (I--1)9
g. Division of Indian Work flyer voicing concerns about proposed cuts in the 1998
Hennepin County Human Services Budget. (I -1g)
h. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission agenda for a meeting on
Thursday, November 13 meeting, 12:45 PM, at Lancer, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing in
Brooklyn Park. (I -1h)
i. Letter to the Editor of the Lakeshore Weekly News, printed in the November 6, 1997
edition from AFSCME Council 14 Representative Kurt Errickson regarding labor
negotiations for Plymouth maintenance workers. (I-1 i)
j. Announcement and registration form for TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Legislative breakfast scheduled for Friday, November 17, 7:30-9:00 AM at the
Ramada Plaza Hotel, 12201 Drive, Minnetonka. (I -1j)
2. MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
October 31, 1997
Page 2
7. PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR YBOARD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7:00 PM, Public
Safety Training Room. NOTE: this group has designated 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of
each month as their regular meeting date and time.
8. HRA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7: 00 PM, Medicine Lake Room.
9. MEETING CALENDARS — November and December meeting calendars are attached. (M-9)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Agenda for Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission Friday,
November 14, 1997, 7:00 AM meeting at the Wayzata School Administration
Building, 210 County Road 101 (I -la)
b. Home Free - Plymouth Domestic Assault Intervention Project statistical report for
third quarter 1997. (I -1b)
C. League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (I -1c)
d. The first edition of Key Points newsletter from Robbinsdale School District 281, with
an introductory letter from Superintendent Bollin. (I -1d)
e. Issue 2 of Northwest Notes, the periodic newsletter from the Plymouth Community
Development Department. (I -1e)
f. 1997 Minnesota State Treasurer's Report. (I--1)9
g. Division of Indian Work flyer voicing concerns about proposed cuts in the 1998
Hennepin County Human Services Budget. (I -1g)
h. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission agenda for a meeting on
Thursday, November 13 meeting, 12:45 PM, at Lancer, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing in
Brooklyn Park. (I -1h)
i. Letter to the Editor of the Lakeshore Weekly News, printed in the November 6, 1997
edition from AFSCME Council 14 Representative Kurt Errickson regarding labor
negotiations for Plymouth maintenance workers. (I-1 i)
j. Announcement and registration form for TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Legislative breakfast scheduled for Friday, November 17, 7:30-9:00 AM at the
Ramada Plaza Hotel, 12201 Drive, Minnetonka. (I -1j)
2. MINUTES
CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
October 31, 1997
Page 3
a. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission September 12, 1997 meeting.
(I -2a)
b. Environmental Quality Committee September 9, 1997 meeting. (I -2b)
C. Environmental Quality Committee October 14, 1997 meeting. (I -2c)
d. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission September 11, 1997 meeting.
(I -2d)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to the Mayor from Susan Schlachtenhaufen regarding the County Road 6
Sanitary Extension. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred
Moore for a response. (I -3a)
b. Letter from Linda Bergstrom regarding problems with the site survey and drainage
plan for her Plymouth home. The letter has been forwarded to Community
Development Director Anne Hurlburt for a response. (1--3b)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to the Mayor from Melvin Boettcher regarding a potential increase in traffic at
Ridgemount Avenue and Sunset Trail due to the development of an Opus project in
Minnetonka. (I -4a)
b. Letter from Interfaith Outreach asking for financial support in their annual campaign.
(I --4b)
C. Letter to the Mayor from Bloomington Mayor Coral Houle, thanking her for
participating in breast cancer awareness activities in October. (I -4c)
d. Correspondence between City staff and Nicolae Teisanu regarding drainage
problems at his Plymouth home. (I --4d)
e. Notice form the State Pollution Control Agency of a petroleum storage tank release
at 18035 Old Rockford Road. (1-4e)
f. Letter and copy of resolution from the City of Apple Valley with notice of that city's
intent to withdraw from the Suburban Transit Association. (I-4,)
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October 31, 1997
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a. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission September 12, 1997 meeting.
(I -2a)
b. Environmental Quality Committee September 9, 1997 meeting. (I -2b)
C. Environmental Quality Committee October 14, 1997 meeting. (I -2c)
d. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission September 11, 1997 meeting.
(I -2d)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to the Mayor from Susan Schlachtenhaufen regarding the County Road 6
Sanitary Extension. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred
Moore for a response. (I -3a)
b. Letter from Linda Bergstrom regarding problems with the site survey and drainage
plan for her Plymouth home. The letter has been forwarded to Community
Development Director Anne Hurlburt for a response. (1--3b)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to the Mayor from Melvin Boettcher regarding a potential increase in traffic at
Ridgemount Avenue and Sunset Trail due to the development of an Opus project in
Minnetonka. (I -4a)
b. Letter from Interfaith Outreach asking for financial support in their annual campaign.
(I --4b)
C. Letter to the Mayor from Bloomington Mayor Coral Houle, thanking her for
participating in breast cancer awareness activities in October. (I -4c)
d. Correspondence between City staff and Nicolae Teisanu regarding drainage
problems at his Plymouth home. (I --4d)
e. Notice form the State Pollution Control Agency of a petroleum storage tank release
at 18035 Old Rockford Road. (1-4e)
f. Letter and copy of resolution from the City of Apple Valley with notice of that city's
intent to withdraw from the Suburban Transit Association. (I-4,)
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CITY COUNCIL TRANSITIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 12, 1997
Medicine Lake Room
5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order - (Chair Saundra Spigner)
2. Review Background Memo on Comprehensive Plan Criteria
for Land Use Transitions
3. Review Results of Mapping Transition Issue Areas
4. Goals and Objectives of Committee
5. Next Meeting
6. Adjourn
Committee Members:
City Council Representatives: Saundra Spigner, Joy Tierney, Judy
Johnson; and Tim Bildsoe
Planning Commission Representative: Allen Ribbe
Staff Representatives: Dwight Johnson and Anne Hurlburt
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CITY COUNCIL TRANSITIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 12, 1997
Medicine Lake Room
5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order - (Chair Saundra Spigner)
2. Review Background Memo on Comprehensive Plan Criteria
for Land Use Transitions
3. Review Results of Mapping Transition Issue Areas
4. Goals and Objectives of Committee
5. Next Meeting
6. Adjourn
Committee Members:
City Council Representatives: Saundra Spigner, Joy Tierney, Judy
Johnson; and Tim Bildsoe
Planning Commission Representative: Allen Ribbe
Staff Representatives: Dwight Johnson and Anne Hurlburt
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
AGENDA MEETING NO. 66
Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997. 7:00 PM
Hadley Lake Room, Plymouth City Hall
7:00 P.M. Call to Order
Review & Approval of Minutes
Review of Agenda
7:10 P.M. Plymouth Water Resources Management Plan; Review & Comments
8:00 P.M. New Business
• Meeting with City Consultants on the Future of NW Plymouth (See Attached)
8:30 P.M Reports/Updates
• Erosion Control Issues; Mr. John barten
• Aqua Scaping Sub -committee; Kathy Marshal
• Sub -committee for Environmental Fair;
Discussion/Future Topics
• Watering Ban Update
• Global Action Plan Update
9:00 P.M. Adjourn
EVENTS:
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
AGENDA MEETING NO. 66
Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997. 7:00 PM
Hadley Lake Room, Plymouth City Hall
7:00 P.M. Call to Order
Review & Approval of Minutes
Review of Agenda
7:10 P.M. Plymouth Water Resources Management Plan; Review & Comments
8:00 P.M. New Business
• Meeting with City Consultants on the Future of NW Plymouth (See Attached)
8:30 P.M Reports/Updates
• Erosion Control Issues; Mr. John barten
• Aqua Scaping Sub -committee; Kathy Marshal
• Sub -committee for Environmental Fair;
Discussion/Future Topics
• Watering Ban Update
• Global Action Plan Update
9:00 P.M. Adjourn
EVENTS:
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
November 13,1997,7:30 p.m.
Medicine Lake Room, City Hall
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Introduction of Student Members
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Old Business
a. Plymouth Library Display
b. Educational Diversity Rulemaking
c. 2nd Annual Human Rights Award
VI. New Business
a. 1997 Annual Report
b. 1998 Work Plan
--Regional Student Workshop
VII. For Information
a. 14`h Annual Human Rights Conference
b. New HRC Roster
VIII. Adjourn
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
November 13,1997,7:30 p.m.
Medicine Lake Room, City Hall
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Introduction of Student Members
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Old Business
a. Plymouth Library Display
b. Educational Diversity Rulemaking
c. 2nd Annual Human Rights Award
VI. New Business
a. 1997 Annual Report
b. 1998 Work Plan
--Regional Student Workshop
VII. For Information
a. 14`h Annual Human Rights Conference
b. New HRC Roster
VIII. Adjourn
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600 RICE STREET • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • 612/473-0234
Meeting Notice
Friday, November 14, 1997
7:00 A.M.
Wayzata School Administration Bldg.
Conference Room
210 County Road 101 North
Plymouth, MN
A. Review and Accept/Amend Minutes
B. Treasurer's Report
C. Introductions of New Members to Commission
D. Community Standards Update - sharing a model
E. Program Sharing Conference Comments and Updates
F. Public Safety Update
G. College Update
H. Chemical Health Week Events
I. K-12 Curriculum Review Update
J. Other Business
K. Adjournment
NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 12th
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WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION
600 RICE STREET • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • 612/473-0234
Meeting Notice
Friday, November 14, 1997
7:00 A.M.
Wayzata School Administration Bldg.
Conference Room
210 County Road 101 North
Plymouth, MN
A. Review and Accept/Amend Minutes
B. Treasurer's Report
C. Introductions of New Members to Commission
D. Community Standards Update - sharing a model
E. Program Sharing Conference Comments and Updates
F. Public Safety Update
G. College Update
H. Chemical Health Week Events
I. K-12 Curriculum Review Update
J. Other Business
K. Adjournment
NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 12th
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Home
Free Community Programs 3409 Kilmer Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
October 30, 1997
16
Business (612) 545-7080
Crisis Line (612) 559-4945
Fax (612) 545-7071
Mr. Dwight Johnson 1
City Manager `�`� �'-.,. • �'
City of Plymouths
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Dear Dwight,
Enclosed is a copy of Plymouth's Domestic-Assa6lt bite tion Project statistical report
for the third quarter of 1997. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support for victims of domestic violence.
BesLregards,
lerri Taylor
Community Programs Coordinator
Enc.
cc: Elliot Knetsch, Prosecutor
Mary Monteon, Home Free
Pat Murphy, Missions Inc.
Home
Free Community Programs 3409 Kilmer Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
October 30, 1997
16
Business (612) 545-7080
Crisis Line (612) 559-4945
Fax (612) 545-7071
Mr. Dwight Johnson 1
City Manager `�`� �'-.,. • �'
City of Plymouths
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Dear Dwight,
Enclosed is a copy of Plymouth's Domestic-Assa6lt bite tion Project statistical report
for the third quarter of 1997. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support for victims of domestic violence.
BesLregards,
lerri Taylor
Community Programs Coordinator
Enc.
cc: Elliot Knetsch, Prosecutor
Mary Monteon, Home Free
Pat Murphy, Missions Inc.
PLYMOUTH j
CITY QUARTERLY REPORT 1
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
THIRD QUARTER 1997
I.LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMPLAINTS
Assault(5th) 1 5
Crim.Prop.Dam./Assault(5th) 0 1
OFP Violation 0 2
P D Nonreferral 1 17
Pros declined chrg 0 2
TOTALS 2 27
ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING 2 8
Printed: 10/30/97 Home Free DAIP Page 1
by Safe Town
QTR
TR
YTD
Assault (Felony)
0
1
Assault (Felony)/Assault (GM)
0
1
Assault(5th)
17
46
Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct
2
3
DWI
0
1
Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct
1
1
Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Obstructing Leg Proc
1
1
Juv.case
0
4
Juv.case/Assault(5th)
0
1
OFP Violation
3
7
Pros declined chrg
0
1
Sexual Assault (Fel)
1
1
TOTALS
25
68
DUAL ARRESTS
< 2>
< 11>
JUVENILE ARRESTS
< 0>
< 5>
COMPLAINTS
Assault(5th) 1 5
Crim.Prop.Dam./Assault(5th) 0 1
OFP Violation 0 2
P D Nonreferral 1 17
Pros declined chrg 0 2
TOTALS 2 27
ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING 2 8
Printed: 10/30/97 Home Free DAIP Page 1
by Safe Town
PLYMOUTH j
CITY QUARTERLY REPORT 1
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
THIRD QUARTER 1997
I.LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMPLAINTS
Assault(5th) 1 5
Crim.Prop.Dam./Assault(5th) 0 1
OFP Violation 0 2
P D Nonreferral 1 17
Pros declined chrg 0 2
TOTALS 2 27
ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING 2 8
Printed: 10/30/97 Home Free DAIP Page 1
by Safe Town
QTR
TR
YTD
Assault (Felony)
0
1
Assault (Felony)/Assault (GM)
0
1
Assault(5th)
17
46
Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct
2
3
DWI
0
1
Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct
1
1
Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Obstructing Leg Proc
1
1
Juv.case
0
4
Juv.case/Assault(5th)
0
1
OFP Violation
3
7
Pros declined chrg
0
1
Sexual Assault (Fel)
1
1
TOTALS
25
68
DUAL ARRESTS
< 2>
< 11>
JUVENILE ARRESTS
< 0>
< 5>
COMPLAINTS
Assault(5th) 1 5
Crim.Prop.Dam./Assault(5th) 0 1
OFP Violation 0 2
P D Nonreferral 1 17
Pros declined chrg 0 2
TOTALS 2 27
ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING 2 8
Printed: 10/30/97 Home Free DAIP Page 1
by Safe Town
PLYMOUTH
CITY QUARTERLY REPORT !
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
THIRD QUARTER 1997
II.INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES
VICTIM SERVICES
QTR
YTD
Arrest Response
Face/Face
No contact
5
1
6
No -C COI
2
1
No -C F/F
6
No -C Lette
2
3
5
No -C Phone
13
No -C -CK
2
8
Not N - Ph
0
1
1
Not N- F/F
0
1
Not N- Let
1
1
2
Not-N/COI
0
Phone
1
8
23
TOTALS
25
68
Civil Court Advocacy-OFP Filing/Hearing
16
31
OFP Only
<
8>
<
18>
Harassment Orders
<
1>
<
3>
Other Advocacy
45
128
Rides
0
4
PERPETRATOR CONTACTS
QTR
YTD
Jail Visit
0
No Contact
25
0
68
Bailed
<
1>
<
6>
Detox
<
0>
<
1>
Hennepin CO.
<
23>
<
53>
Juvenile Detention
<
0>
<
5>
Plymouth
<
1>
<
3>
TOTALS
25
68
Printed: 10/30/97 Home Free DAIP Page 2
by Safe Town
PLYMOUTH
CITY QUARTERLY REPORT !
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
THIRD QUARTER 1997
II.INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES
VICTIM SERVICES
QTR
YTD
Arrest Response
Face/Face
No contact
5
1
6
No -C COI
2
1
No -C F/F
6
No -C Lette
2
3
5
No -C Phone
13
No -C -CK
2
8
Not N - Ph
0
1
1
Not N- F/F
0
1
Not N- Let
1
1
2
Not-N/COI
0
Phone
1
8
23
TOTALS
25
68
Civil Court Advocacy-OFP Filing/Hearing
16
31
OFP Only
<
8>
<
18>
Harassment Orders
<
1>
<
3>
Other Advocacy
45
128
Rides
0
4
PERPETRATOR CONTACTS
QTR
YTD
Jail Visit
0
No Contact
25
0
68
Bailed
<
1>
<
6>
Detox
<
0>
<
1>
Hennepin CO.
<
23>
<
53>
Juvenile Detention
<
0>
<
5>
Plymouth
<
1>
<
3>
TOTALS
25
68
Printed: 10/30/97 Home Free DAIP Page 2
by Safe Town
PLYMOUTH
CITY QUARTERLY REPORT
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
THIRD QUARTER 1997
III.CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING
DISPOSITION Assault occurred
SENTENCING Assault occurred
uurrnt QTR
rior
QTR
YTD
Guilty Plea
4
2
6
27
Guilty Plea -Amended Charge
3
4
7
17
Cont. for Dismissal
4
2
6
26
Juv.case
0
0
0
3
P D Nonreferral
0
0
0
14
Dismissed
2
3
5
11
No Disposition -Case Open
14
37
51
51
TOTALS
27
48
75
149
SENTENCING Assault occurred
Printed: 10/30/97 Home Free DAIP Page 3
by Safe Town
L;urrnt QTR
Prior QTR
QTR
YTD
Fine Pd/CD/NOSS
0
1
1
2
Fine Pd/DAC
0
1
1
1'
Fine Pd/DAC/NOSS
3
0
3
7
Fine Pd/DAC/Rest
1
0
1
1
Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS
0
1
1
1
Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Styd/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Fine Pd/NOSS
5
0
5
17
Fine Pd
1
0
1
1
Fine Pd/Rest/NOSS
0
1
1
1
Fine Pd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/NOSS
1
0
1
1
Fine Pd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Fine Pd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Fine Pd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Fine Pd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Fine Styd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS
0
1
1
1
Fine Styd/Time Styd/DAC
0
0
0
1
Fine Styd/Time Styd/NOSS
0
1
1
3
Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Time Srvd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS
0
0
0
1
Time Srvd
0
1
1
1
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CITY QUARTERLY REPORT
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
THIRD QUARTER 1997
III.CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING
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SENTENCING Assault occurred
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2
6
27
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4
7
17
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2
6
26
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0
0
0
3
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0
0
0
14
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2
3
5
11
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14
37
51
51
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27
48
75
149
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0
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OCT 31 '97 04:22PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES
P.1
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LMCIr FRIDAYFAx Vol. 2, No. 22
c'ti=06 9 gXMA ""0 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities October 31, 1997
Has your community
benefited from public
subsidy programs?
Share this infomation at a
public hearing near you
The 1997 Legislature created the
Corporate Subsidy Reform Com-
mission to address selected public
subsidy programs. At their meeting
today, the Commission determined
that their primary focus will be on
direct grants. loans, or tax reduc-
tions
educetions to individual businesses,
industries, or communities for the
purpose of aid to speck busi-
nesses including industrial revenue
bonds, property tax abatements,
infrastructure costs, and tax incre-
ment financing.
The Commission will hold four
public hearings throughout the state
to obtain public testimony. We
encourage you to attend the meet-
ing
eeting in your area and testify as to
how these programs have benefited
your community. Providing ex-
amples of specific projects and
criteria your community uses in
providing public resources will be
especially helpful.
Commission members will use
the following criteria in analyzing
individual programs:
• Public purpose
• Criterion for the award
• Administration
• Accountability
• Enforcement mechanisms
• Funding
The Commission will issue a
Teport to the Legislature by Decem-
ber 15.1998. Please contact
Andrea Steams at (612) 281-1258
for more information.
Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission
Schedule of Public Hearings
All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the following locations:
Date City Location
November 6 Austin Riverland Community College
1900 8th Avenue NW
Room N104 of the East Building
November 18 Minneapolis Minneapolis City Council
Chambers
350 South 5th Street
Room 317, City Hall
November 20 Blaine Blaine Northtown Library
711 Highway 10 NE
Community Room
November 25 Duluth Duluth City Council Chambers
411 West 1 st Street
Third Floor
Membership
Co -Chairs
Senator John Hottinger
Representative Karen Clark
Representatives
Dennis Ozment
Tom Rukavina
Kevin Knight
Rob Leighton
Senators
Becky Lourey
Ellen Anderson
Claire Robling.
Linda Runbeck
DIED
Commissioner Jay Novak
Revenue
Commissioner Jim Girard
Citizens
Jennifer A. Heth
John Campabosso
Gordon Voss
Alexa Bradley
Erik Peterson
Arthur Rolnick
Donna Ehlenz Sanders
OCT 31 '97 04:22PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES
P.1
Lagrw ojM;ewaoto CSr;
LMCIr FRIDAYFAx Vol. 2, No. 22
c'ti=06 9 gXMA ""0 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities October 31, 1997
Has your community
benefited from public
subsidy programs?
Share this infomation at a
public hearing near you
The 1997 Legislature created the
Corporate Subsidy Reform Com-
mission to address selected public
subsidy programs. At their meeting
today, the Commission determined
that their primary focus will be on
direct grants. loans, or tax reduc-
tions
educetions to individual businesses,
industries, or communities for the
purpose of aid to speck busi-
nesses including industrial revenue
bonds, property tax abatements,
infrastructure costs, and tax incre-
ment financing.
The Commission will hold four
public hearings throughout the state
to obtain public testimony. We
encourage you to attend the meet-
ing
eeting in your area and testify as to
how these programs have benefited
your community. Providing ex-
amples of specific projects and
criteria your community uses in
providing public resources will be
especially helpful.
Commission members will use
the following criteria in analyzing
individual programs:
• Public purpose
• Criterion for the award
• Administration
• Accountability
• Enforcement mechanisms
• Funding
The Commission will issue a
Teport to the Legislature by Decem-
ber 15.1998. Please contact
Andrea Steams at (612) 281-1258
for more information.
Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission
Schedule of Public Hearings
All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the following locations:
Date City Location
November 6 Austin Riverland Community College
1900 8th Avenue NW
Room N104 of the East Building
November 18 Minneapolis Minneapolis City Council
Chambers
350 South 5th Street
Room 317, City Hall
November 20 Blaine Blaine Northtown Library
711 Highway 10 NE
Community Room
November 25 Duluth Duluth City Council Chambers
411 West 1 st Street
Third Floor
Membership
Co -Chairs
Senator John Hottinger
Representative Karen Clark
Representatives
Dennis Ozment
Tom Rukavina
Kevin Knight
Rob Leighton
Senators
Becky Lourey
Ellen Anderson
Claire Robling.
Linda Runbeck
DIED
Commissioner Jay Novak
Revenue
Commissioner Jim Girard
Citizens
Jennifer A. Heth
John Campabosso
Gordon Voss
Alexa Bradley
Erik Peterson
Arthur Rolnick
Donna Ehlenz Sanders
November 1997
Dear Community Leader:
RODDIUSULE
area schools
I am writing to introduce you to a new publication we have created to better communicate with
leaders in our community. The first edition of Key Points is enclosed; we hope you enjoy it.
We have put together a list of important parent, business, government and community leaders.
Because we know that you are a busy person, we have designed Key Points to give you a quick
overview of the key issues in Robbinsdale Area Schools. We will use this publication as a
regular means of sharing information with you so you can share it with others in the community.
We would appreciate your comments about this and future editions. Thank you for your
continued support and merest in our school district.
Sincerely,
Thonias D. Bollin
Superintendent
Enclosure
Education Service Center • 4148 Winnetka Ave. N. • New Hope MN 55427-1288 • (612) 504-8000 • Fax: (612) 504-8973
November 1997
Dear Community Leader:
RODDIUSULE
area schools
I am writing to introduce you to a new publication we have created to better communicate with
leaders in our community. The first edition of Key Points is enclosed; we hope you enjoy it.
We have put together a list of important parent, business, government and community leaders.
Because we know that you are a busy person, we have designed Key Points to give you a quick
overview of the key issues in Robbinsdale Area Schools. We will use this publication as a
regular means of sharing information with you so you can share it with others in the community.
We would appreciate your comments about this and future editions. Thank you for your
continued support and merest in our school district.
Sincerely,
Thonias D. Bollin
Superintendent
Enclosure
Education Service Center • 4148 Winnetka Ave. N. • New Hope MN 55427-1288 • (612) 504-8000 • Fax: (612) 504-8973
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H E y
POINT S
Graduation, DISTRICT INCREASES NUMBER OF CREDITS NEEDED TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA
Requirements As part of our strategic plan, Robbinsdale Area Schools is increasing graduation requirements beginning with
the class of 2001. Currently, students need 42 credits to graduate. Under the new policy, students entering
ninth grade in 1997-98 must earn at least 46 credits. Students must now earn six math credits and six science
credits. A one credit fine arts requirement and a one credit relationship credit were also added. For more
information about graduation requirements, contact David Brom, principal, Robbinsdale Cooper High School,
504-8500.
Financial, CITIZEN TASK FORCE TO ASSIST IN FUTURE BUDGET -CUTTING DECISIONS
Priorities The school board has established the financial priorities task force to assist them in making future budget -
cutting decisions. The task force met for the first time on October 23 and will complete its work in late
January. Rather than having annual budget -cutting processes, the board chose to have a task force identify
various programs and services that would be eliminated as necessary. For more information about the task
force, contact Jim Dahle, senior associate for business services, 537-8037.
Proposed Tax, 1998 LEVY WILL BE LESS THAN 1997
Levies The school board has approved proposed levies for property taxes to be collected in 1998. The board accepted
the administration's recommendation to adopt the maximum proposed levy which is 1.370 percent less than the
1997 levy. Most of the levies are not set by the board, but are governed or determined by state laws. For more
information about tax levies, contact John Heinrich, lead associate for financial services, 504-8040.
Building, DISTRICT USES PAY-AS-YOU-GO OPTIONS TO ADDRESS
Repairs FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
The proposed levy approved by the board includes $5.4 million authorized under the alternative facilities levy
to repair buildings and meet building and safety codes. Last year, the board voted to use the alternative levy
after voters rejected the bond referendum. The alternative levy can only be used for repair and safety issues,
cannot be used to purchase technology or other equipment. 1998 is the second year of a 10 -year plan.
Academic, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE TO BE OFFERED
Achievement AT ROBBINSDALE COOPER
Robbinsdale Area Schools is applying to have Robbinsdale Cooper High School designated as an International
Baccalaureate (IB) site. If approved, IB courses will begin in 1998-99. IB is a rigorous academic program with
international learning standards set at the program's headquarters in Switzerland. IB course work, grades and
diplomas are recognized around the world. More than 700 schools in more than 90 countries are authorized to
offer M course work. Only six are in Minnesota. For more information about the IB program, contact Holly
Lewis, IB coordinator, (need phone number).
O DISTRICT 481
R03 X31 k15 Dt1 LE
area schools
H E y
POINT S
Graduation, DISTRICT INCREASES NUMBER OF CREDITS NEEDED TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA
Requirements As part of our strategic plan, Robbinsdale Area Schools is increasing graduation requirements beginning with
the class of 2001. Currently, students need 42 credits to graduate. Under the new policy, students entering
ninth grade in 1997-98 must earn at least 46 credits. Students must now earn six math credits and six science
credits. A one credit fine arts requirement and a one credit relationship credit were also added. For more
information about graduation requirements, contact David Brom, principal, Robbinsdale Cooper High School,
504-8500.
Financial, CITIZEN TASK FORCE TO ASSIST IN FUTURE BUDGET -CUTTING DECISIONS
Priorities The school board has established the financial priorities task force to assist them in making future budget -
cutting decisions. The task force met for the first time on October 23 and will complete its work in late
January. Rather than having annual budget -cutting processes, the board chose to have a task force identify
various programs and services that would be eliminated as necessary. For more information about the task
force, contact Jim Dahle, senior associate for business services, 537-8037.
Proposed Tax, 1998 LEVY WILL BE LESS THAN 1997
Levies The school board has approved proposed levies for property taxes to be collected in 1998. The board accepted
the administration's recommendation to adopt the maximum proposed levy which is 1.370 percent less than the
1997 levy. Most of the levies are not set by the board, but are governed or determined by state laws. For more
information about tax levies, contact John Heinrich, lead associate for financial services, 504-8040.
Building, DISTRICT USES PAY-AS-YOU-GO OPTIONS TO ADDRESS
Repairs FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
The proposed levy approved by the board includes $5.4 million authorized under the alternative facilities levy
to repair buildings and meet building and safety codes. Last year, the board voted to use the alternative levy
after voters rejected the bond referendum. The alternative levy can only be used for repair and safety issues,
cannot be used to purchase technology or other equipment. 1998 is the second year of a 10 -year plan.
Academic, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE TO BE OFFERED
Achievement AT ROBBINSDALE COOPER
Robbinsdale Area Schools is applying to have Robbinsdale Cooper High School designated as an International
Baccalaureate (IB) site. If approved, IB courses will begin in 1998-99. IB is a rigorous academic program with
international learning standards set at the program's headquarters in Switzerland. IB course work, grades and
diplomas are recognized around the world. More than 700 schools in more than 90 countries are authorized to
offer M course work. Only six are in Minnesota. For more information about the IB program, contact Holly
Lewis, IB coordinator, (need phone number).
Interdistrict NINE DISTRICT COLLABORATIVE WORKING ON VOLUTNARY INTEGRATION
Cooperation - Robbinsdale Area Schools is part of the West Metro Education Program (WMEP), a collaborative effort between
nine school districts. The other districts include Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Edina, Hopkins, Minneapo-
lis, Richfield, St. Louis Park and St. Anthony/New Brighton. One of the goals of WMEP is to create prototype
schools that model interdistrict cooperation, collaboration and integration. WMEP is building a K-12 downtown
school that will share facilities with the University of St. Thomas and be available to students from all districts.
Construction on the facility began in early October. A second school, Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource (FAIR)
School is being planned to open in 1999 or 2000. This school will be located within the Robbinsdale Area School
District in the city of Crystal. FAIR is being planned for 560 students in grades 4 through 8 and will emphasize
visual arts, media arts, literary arts, theater arts, dance and music. For more information about WMEP or FAIR,
contact George Lillquist, principal, Technology Learning Campus and FAIR project director, 504-4800.
Your, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Comments Your input is important for the success of our students and schools. If you have comments, questions or
concerns about Robbinsdale Area Schools, please contact Bob Noyed, senior associate for community realtions,
at bnoyed@eta.kl2.mn.us or (612) 504-8029.
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Interdistrict NINE DISTRICT COLLABORATIVE WORKING ON VOLUTNARY INTEGRATION
Cooperation - Robbinsdale Area Schools is part of the West Metro Education Program (WMEP), a collaborative effort between
nine school districts. The other districts include Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Edina, Hopkins, Minneapo-
lis, Richfield, St. Louis Park and St. Anthony/New Brighton. One of the goals of WMEP is to create prototype
schools that model interdistrict cooperation, collaboration and integration. WMEP is building a K-12 downtown
school that will share facilities with the University of St. Thomas and be available to students from all districts.
Construction on the facility began in early October. A second school, Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource (FAIR)
School is being planned to open in 1999 or 2000. This school will be located within the Robbinsdale Area School
District in the city of Crystal. FAIR is being planned for 560 students in grades 4 through 8 and will emphasize
visual arts, media arts, literary arts, theater arts, dance and music. For more information about WMEP or FAIR,
contact George Lillquist, principal, Technology Learning Campus and FAIR project director, 504-4800.
Your, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Comments Your input is important for the success of our students and schools. If you have comments, questions or
concerns about Robbinsdale Area Schools, please contact Bob Noyed, senior associate for community realtions,
at bnoyed@eta.kl2.mn.us or (612) 504-8029.
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• City Awarded Planning Assistance Grant
• Check the City Web Site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
• E -Mail us at AHudbur@cl.plymouth.mn.us
A Newsletter for
Residents and
Northwest Landowners
Issue 2
November 5, 1997
QA
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTH
City signs cons
Comprehensive
ultant contract for
Plan update
Phase 1 Planning Underway; Public Meeting Dates yet to beAnnounced
On October 1, the City Council
approved a contract with Northwest
Associated Consultants (NAC) to
assist the City with the
Comprehensive Plan update, including
the planning for Northwest
Plymouth. The consultant's budget
will be $59,313. They will work with
the Planning Commission and City
staff to develop a preliminary land use
Plan (Phase 1).
While the plan update will affect
the entire City, the most significant
issue will be whether or not urban
development will be permitted in the
northwestern portion of the city that
is currently outside of the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA). And, if the MUSA is to be
expanded, where and when it will be
expanded and what the land uses will
be must be determined. Only then
will work will begin on the other parts
of the plan (Phase 2.)
The lead consultant will be David
Licht, AICP, President of NAC. Mr.
Licht became familiar with Plymouth
and many of its planning issues during
the recent update of the City's zoning
ordinance, for which he was also the
project manager. The second senior
staff member from NAC will be Alan
Brixius, AICP, Vice President of
NAC. Mr. Brixius has extensive
experience with comprehensive plan
updates for other developing
communities, including those facing
the issue of whether or not to expand
their urban service areas. He also
happens to be a Plymouth resident.
Community Development Director
Anne Hurlburt, AICP, will be the
Plymouth staff contact with NAC.
_ o :grogram in Three Tasks
Task 1 - Issue Identification
NAC staff are reviewing in detail
the results of the May 14, 1997 public
comment forum on planning for
Northwest Plymouth. They are
conducting interviews with City
Council and Planning Commission
members, staff, and representatives of
other affected jurisdictions (cities and
school district officials) and others
(such as the Parks Commission and
Environmental Quality Committee.)
They will summarize their findings in
a report to the Planning Commission.
Task 2 - Community Profile/ Physical
Inventory
At the same time as they are
working on Task 1, the consultants
are assembling data and information
on existing conditions to be used to
develop the plan. It will be assembled
into a report which will include
demographics, a physical inventory
and economic profile.
Task 3 - Land Use Plan
Land Use Options for Northwest
Plymouth: Several different scenarios
which illustrate the options for the
Northwest Plymouth land use plan
will be created. One option for future
land use beyond the current MUSA
(Metropolitan Urban Service Area)
boundary will be "no growth", or no
urban development. Other options
will include urban development in
part or all of the area. The options
will not include specific land uses, but
will focus on whether, when and
where urban development would be
allowed to happen.
After a workshop meeting with the
Planning Commission, two public
open houses will be held. The open
houses will be an opportunity to
comment on the specifics of the
options presented, as well as a chance
to comment on the criteria that will be
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• o an for Phase I of Planning
• City Awarded Planning Assistance Grant
• Check the City Web Site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
• E -Mail us at AHudbur@cl.plymouth.mn.us
A Newsletter for
Residents and
Northwest Landowners
Issue 2
November 5, 1997
QA
I q!
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH
City signs cons
Comprehensive
ultant contract for
Plan update
Phase 1 Planning Underway; Public Meeting Dates yet to beAnnounced
On October 1, the City Council
approved a contract with Northwest
Associated Consultants (NAC) to
assist the City with the
Comprehensive Plan update, including
the planning for Northwest
Plymouth. The consultant's budget
will be $59,313. They will work with
the Planning Commission and City
staff to develop a preliminary land use
Plan (Phase 1).
While the plan update will affect
the entire City, the most significant
issue will be whether or not urban
development will be permitted in the
northwestern portion of the city that
is currently outside of the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA). And, if the MUSA is to be
expanded, where and when it will be
expanded and what the land uses will
be must be determined. Only then
will work will begin on the other parts
of the plan (Phase 2.)
The lead consultant will be David
Licht, AICP, President of NAC. Mr.
Licht became familiar with Plymouth
and many of its planning issues during
the recent update of the City's zoning
ordinance, for which he was also the
project manager. The second senior
staff member from NAC will be Alan
Brixius, AICP, Vice President of
NAC. Mr. Brixius has extensive
experience with comprehensive plan
updates for other developing
communities, including those facing
the issue of whether or not to expand
their urban service areas. He also
happens to be a Plymouth resident.
Community Development Director
Anne Hurlburt, AICP, will be the
Plymouth staff contact with NAC.
_ o :grogram in Three Tasks
Task 1 - Issue Identification
NAC staff are reviewing in detail
the results of the May 14, 1997 public
comment forum on planning for
Northwest Plymouth. They are
conducting interviews with City
Council and Planning Commission
members, staff, and representatives of
other affected jurisdictions (cities and
school district officials) and others
(such as the Parks Commission and
Environmental Quality Committee.)
They will summarize their findings in
a report to the Planning Commission.
Task 2 - Community Profile/ Physical
Inventory
At the same time as they are
working on Task 1, the consultants
are assembling data and information
on existing conditions to be used to
develop the plan. It will be assembled
into a report which will include
demographics, a physical inventory
and economic profile.
Task 3 - Land Use Plan
Land Use Options for Northwest
Plymouth: Several different scenarios
which illustrate the options for the
Northwest Plymouth land use plan
will be created. One option for future
land use beyond the current MUSA
(Metropolitan Urban Service Area)
boundary will be "no growth", or no
urban development. Other options
will include urban development in
part or all of the area. The options
will not include specific land uses, but
will focus on whether, when and
where urban development would be
allowed to happen.
After a workshop meeting with the
Planning Commission, two public
open houses will be held. The open
houses will be an opportunity to
comment on the specifics of the
options presented, as well as a chance
to comment on the criteria that will be
2 Northwest Notes November 1997
used to choose which option would be
best for the City.
Using the input from these
meetings, the advantages and
disadvantages of each option will be
evaluated. The evaluation factors will
include, but will not be limited to,
impacts on the natural environment,
impacts on city roads and utilities, and
impacts on the finances of the City
and the affected school districts.
The Planning Commission will
choose a preferred option for the
Northwest area which will be used as
a basis for the planning that will
follow.
Planning Goals and Policies: The
city's land use goals and policies will
be updated as needed to address the
issues identified in Task 1, and to
reflect the Planning Commission's
preferred option for the Northwest
area.
Concept Plans: Based on the
preferred option and the goals and
Policies, conceptual land use plans for
Northwest Plymouth will be
prepared. The area will probably be
divided into several planning districts
to allow for a closer look at future
land uses and infrastructure needs of
each part of the area. Again, at least
City of Plymouth
Community Development Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
two public open houses would be
scheduled to present the consultant's
draft plans and recommendations.
City -Wide Land Use Plan: Some
land use plan updates are needed for
the rest of the City. Issues to be
addressed include: uses for remaining
vacant land; how to improve
transitions between differing land uses;
and the need for redevelopment of
areas starting to show signs of
deterioration or under -use.
Finalizing the Land Use Plan:
Following public meetings on the
Concept Plans, the consultants will
work with the Planning Commission
to prepare a final draft of a new Land
Use Plan for the Northwest area and
for the City as a whole. A formal
public hearing will be held by the
Planning Commission. After
additional public comment, the Plan
would be submitted to the City
Council for approval before Phase 2
(updating road, parks, utility and
housing plans) of the Comprehensive
Plan Update would begin.
�Timnga;, Schedule'
The next public meetings will be
the Planning Commission workshop
and two open houses to review land
use options for the Northwest area
No dates have been set for these
sessions, but we expect them to occur
shortly after the first of the year to
avoid conflicts with the holidays.
We'll announce the dates and times in
the next edition of Northxest Notes.
Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed
in late spring of 1998.
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In our last issue, we reported that
the City had made an application to
the Metropolitan Council for a Local
Planning Assistance Grant. The 1996
Minnesota Legislature appropriated $1
million to help cities prepare required
updates to their comprehensive plans.
Plymouth has been informed that it
will receive a grant of no less than
$7,410.
�Copies of Worfc P ~ram �
For more information or for copies
of the Work Program summarized in
this newsletter, please contact the
Community Development
Department at 509-5400. Office
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday and Wednesday through
Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday.
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2 Northwest Notes November 1997
used to choose which option would be
best for the City.
Using the input from these
meetings, the advantages and
disadvantages of each option will be
evaluated. The evaluation factors will
include, but will not be limited to,
impacts on the natural environment,
impacts on city roads and utilities, and
impacts on the finances of the City
and the affected school districts.
The Planning Commission will
choose a preferred option for the
Northwest area which will be used as
a basis for the planning that will
follow.
Planning Goals and Policies: The
city's land use goals and policies will
be updated as needed to address the
issues identified in Task 1, and to
reflect the Planning Commission's
preferred option for the Northwest
area.
Concept Plans: Based on the
preferred option and the goals and
Policies, conceptual land use plans for
Northwest Plymouth will be
prepared. The area will probably be
divided into several planning districts
to allow for a closer look at future
land uses and infrastructure needs of
each part of the area. Again, at least
City of Plymouth
Community Development Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
two public open houses would be
scheduled to present the consultant's
draft plans and recommendations.
City -Wide Land Use Plan: Some
land use plan updates are needed for
the rest of the City. Issues to be
addressed include: uses for remaining
vacant land; how to improve
transitions between differing land uses;
and the need for redevelopment of
areas starting to show signs of
deterioration or under -use.
Finalizing the Land Use Plan:
Following public meetings on the
Concept Plans, the consultants will
work with the Planning Commission
to prepare a final draft of a new Land
Use Plan for the Northwest area and
for the City as a whole. A formal
public hearing will be held by the
Planning Commission. After
additional public comment, the Plan
would be submitted to the City
Council for approval before Phase 2
(updating road, parks, utility and
housing plans) of the Comprehensive
Plan Update would begin.
�Timnga;, Schedule'
The next public meetings will be
the Planning Commission workshop
and two open houses to review land
use options for the Northwest area
No dates have been set for these
sessions, but we expect them to occur
shortly after the first of the year to
avoid conflicts with the holidays.
We'll announce the dates and times in
the next edition of Northxest Notes.
Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed
in late spring of 1998.
�Ivwvarffld�Pla�n�,g GrntTro
In our last issue, we reported that
the City had made an application to
the Metropolitan Council for a Local
Planning Assistance Grant. The 1996
Minnesota Legislature appropriated $1
million to help cities prepare required
updates to their comprehensive plans.
Plymouth has been informed that it
will receive a grant of no less than
$7,410.
�Copies of Worfc P ~ram �
For more information or for copies
of the Work Program summarized in
this newsletter, please contact the
Community Development
Department at 509-5400. Office
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday and Wednesday through
Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday.
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OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
303 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 296-7091
MICHAEL A. McGRATH
Fax (612) 296-8615
Treasurer
email: state.treasurer@statemn.us
Education
Programs Will Define Minnesota's Future
Minnesota's EDVEST program, adopted by the 1997 Legislature, will enhance the ability of
Minnesota parents and students to finance higher education and uphold the strong tradition of
a well educated citizenry in our state. The Minnesota State Board of Investment (MSBI) on
which I serve will be responsible for designing the investment vehicles for EDVEST. Also, at the
end of 1996, Congress provided another way for families to finance educational costs. With the
strong support of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) during my presidency of
the organization, Congress clarified the tax-exempt status of certain state prepaid college
tuition plans by overturning an IRS decision that the plans' earnings were taxable. Minnesota
had delayed adoption of a college savings plan until Congress acted. My office's sponsorship
of Save For America, a school based personal savings program, is still another effort to instill
the savings habit in the next generation of Minnesotans.
With Minnesota's Treasury now exceeding the $200 billion mark in annual transactions
processed, electronic systems become even more vital to the safe, efficient and prompt han-
dling of public funds. Deputy Treasurer Jake Manahan is Chair of the Information Policy Council
(IPC) for the state of Minnesota.The IPC sponsors collaborative projects among state agencies
which promote easier electronic access to state government by our citizens and more efficient
use of information technology resources within state government. Thus, the Treasurer's Office
is not only the center of the financial system in Minnesota, it is fast becoming the leader in the
promotion of all electronic communications as well. The Office of State Treasurer will also play
a leading role in creating a national Internet Council and an Electronic Commerce Council, join-
ing the Electronic Benefits Council, as we move into the twenty-first century.
The Treasurer's Office contributed to our state's earning a Triple -A bond rating from the third rat-
ing agency, Standard and Poor's, during the year. S&P's highest rating matches that awarded
by Moody's and Fitch. Only six other states have a "triple triple".
I serve the people of Minnesota with the same sense of partnership we forged over ten years
ago when I was honored by election as your 25th State Treasurer. I also see examples of work-
ing partnerships among the employees of the Minnesota Treasury every day and to whom I
express my deepest appreciation. Contact with virtually every Agency and Department of state
government, local governments, banks and other financial institutions are based upon our
common goal of serving the public. Together, we take very seriously the trust you have placed
in us.
Sincerely,
Michael A. McGrath
Treasurer
State of Minnesota
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
303 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 296-7091
MICHAEL A. McGRATH
Fax (612) 296-8615
Treasurer
email: state.treasurer@statemn.us
Education
Programs Will Define Minnesota's Future
Minnesota's EDVEST program, adopted by the 1997 Legislature, will enhance the ability of
Minnesota parents and students to finance higher education and uphold the strong tradition of
a well educated citizenry in our state. The Minnesota State Board of Investment (MSBI) on
which I serve will be responsible for designing the investment vehicles for EDVEST. Also, at the
end of 1996, Congress provided another way for families to finance educational costs. With the
strong support of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) during my presidency of
the organization, Congress clarified the tax-exempt status of certain state prepaid college
tuition plans by overturning an IRS decision that the plans' earnings were taxable. Minnesota
had delayed adoption of a college savings plan until Congress acted. My office's sponsorship
of Save For America, a school based personal savings program, is still another effort to instill
the savings habit in the next generation of Minnesotans.
With Minnesota's Treasury now exceeding the $200 billion mark in annual transactions
processed, electronic systems become even more vital to the safe, efficient and prompt han-
dling of public funds. Deputy Treasurer Jake Manahan is Chair of the Information Policy Council
(IPC) for the state of Minnesota.The IPC sponsors collaborative projects among state agencies
which promote easier electronic access to state government by our citizens and more efficient
use of information technology resources within state government. Thus, the Treasurer's Office
is not only the center of the financial system in Minnesota, it is fast becoming the leader in the
promotion of all electronic communications as well. The Office of State Treasurer will also play
a leading role in creating a national Internet Council and an Electronic Commerce Council, join-
ing the Electronic Benefits Council, as we move into the twenty-first century.
The Treasurer's Office contributed to our state's earning a Triple -A bond rating from the third rat-
ing agency, Standard and Poor's, during the year. S&P's highest rating matches that awarded
by Moody's and Fitch. Only six other states have a "triple triple".
I serve the people of Minnesota with the same sense of partnership we forged over ten years
ago when I was honored by election as your 25th State Treasurer. I also see examples of work-
ing partnerships among the employees of the Minnesota Treasury every day and to whom I
express my deepest appreciation. Contact with virtually every Agency and Department of state
government, local governments, banks and other financial institutions are based upon our
common goal of serving the public. Together, we take very seriously the trust you have placed
in us.
Sincerely,
Michael A. McGrath
Treasurer
State of Minnesota
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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June 30,1997
PENSION FUNDS
June 30,1997
June 30,1996
129,011
(000's)
(0001s)
BASIC RETIREMENT FUNDS -
Environmental Fund
139,768
funds maintained for the benefit
Housing Finance Agencies
197,559
of active employees
Lottery Prize Fund
0
Teachers Retirement (TRA)
$ 6,106,956
$ 5,138,664
Public Employees Retirement (PERA)
3,104,383
2,559,416
Minnesota State Retirement (MSRS)
2,992,873
2,464,606
Police and Fire Retirement
1,474,530
1,202,720
Highway Patrol Retirement
212,956
176,336
Judges Retirement
18,776
17,048
Police and Fire Consolidation
429,712
368,146
Correctional Employees
163,623
134,831
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT FUND -
Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
536,260
plan available to some state employees
852,758
755,717
POST RETIREMENT FUND - maintained
PERMANENT & ENDOWMENT SCHOOL FUND
459,988
for employees who have retired
13,003,041
11,183,449
TOTAL ALL PENSION FUNDS:
28,359,608
24,000,933
TREASURER'S CASH POOL
Invested Treasurer's Cash Fund
4,255,310
3,675,318
OTHER FUNDS
Bond Proceeds
157
570
Cambridge Bond Funds
24,387
129,011
Debt Service Bonds
23,863
26,728
Environmental Fund
139,768
124,078
Housing Finance Agencies
197,559
217,045
Lottery Prize Fund
0
708
Public Facility and Authority
185,070
275,173
Refund Bonds April 1988
3,541
4,184
Refund Bonds August 1992
5,144
5,380
Refund Bonds May 1993
7,010
6,993
Refund Bonds August 1993
2,918
3,582
Refund Bonds November 1993
2,050
2,063
Refund Bonds April 1994
0
200
State Employee Group Insurance Fund
19,813
0
Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
536,260
508,391
TOTAL:
1,147, 540
1,304,106
PERMANENT & ENDOWMENT SCHOOL FUND
459,988
455,343
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $
34,222,446
$ 29,435,700
Investment securities in all funds consist of U.S. Government, State and
Municipal Bonds, Corporate Securities and Certificates of Indebtedness, all at
amortized cost. Market value is $37,200,000,000 as reported by the staff of the
State Board of Investment.
State of Minnesota
uaT obi Nese.
June 30,1997
PENSION FUNDS
June 30,1997
June 30,1996
129,011
(000's)
(0001s)
BASIC RETIREMENT FUNDS -
Environmental Fund
139,768
funds maintained for the benefit
Housing Finance Agencies
197,559
of active employees
Lottery Prize Fund
0
Teachers Retirement (TRA)
$ 6,106,956
$ 5,138,664
Public Employees Retirement (PERA)
3,104,383
2,559,416
Minnesota State Retirement (MSRS)
2,992,873
2,464,606
Police and Fire Retirement
1,474,530
1,202,720
Highway Patrol Retirement
212,956
176,336
Judges Retirement
18,776
17,048
Police and Fire Consolidation
429,712
368,146
Correctional Employees
163,623
134,831
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT FUND -
Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
536,260
plan available to some state employees
852,758
755,717
POST RETIREMENT FUND - maintained
PERMANENT & ENDOWMENT SCHOOL FUND
459,988
for employees who have retired
13,003,041
11,183,449
TOTAL ALL PENSION FUNDS:
28,359,608
24,000,933
TREASURER'S CASH POOL
Invested Treasurer's Cash Fund
4,255,310
3,675,318
OTHER FUNDS
Bond Proceeds
157
570
Cambridge Bond Funds
24,387
129,011
Debt Service Bonds
23,863
26,728
Environmental Fund
139,768
124,078
Housing Finance Agencies
197,559
217,045
Lottery Prize Fund
0
708
Public Facility and Authority
185,070
275,173
Refund Bonds April 1988
3,541
4,184
Refund Bonds August 1992
5,144
5,380
Refund Bonds May 1993
7,010
6,993
Refund Bonds August 1993
2,918
3,582
Refund Bonds November 1993
2,050
2,063
Refund Bonds April 1994
0
200
State Employee Group Insurance Fund
19,813
0
Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
536,260
508,391
TOTAL:
1,147, 540
1,304,106
PERMANENT & ENDOWMENT SCHOOL FUND
459,988
455,343
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $
34,222,446
$ 29,435,700
Investment securities in all funds consist of U.S. Government, State and
Municipal Bonds, Corporate Securities and Certificates of Indebtedness, all at
amortized cost. Market value is $37,200,000,000 as reported by the staff of the
State Board of Investment.
State of Minnesota
Summ-Gwr yT of General Obligation Debt
The Treasurer is responsible under the state constitution for recording and transacting
the bonded debt of the state. Working with the state's paying agent, Chase Manhattan Bank
of New York, the Treasurer insures that timely principal and interest is paid properly. Total
Debt Service payments made during the year were $287,856,000 including $172,075,000
principal reduction and $115,781,000 interest. The chart below summarizes the state's
bond principal activity during the past fiscal year and outstanding debt as of June 30, 1997.
Debt Service
Activity
(000's)
$ 2,163,625
Bonded indebtedness on 6-30-96
(172,075)
Principal reduction
( 25)
NW Airlines Guarantee Bonds
1,991,525
Sub -total
170,000
New bonds issued
$ 2,161,525 State's Total Bonded Indebtedness as of 630-97
Outstanding General Obligation Bonds
Fund and Type
General Fund
State Building (Capitol Improvement) .........
State Building (Taxable Bonds) ...............
Municipal Energy Building Bonds .............
Pollution Control ............................
State Transportation .........................
Waste Management ..........................
Refunding Bonds ............................
Exchange Bonds .............................
Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) ..................
Rural Finance Authority (RFA) ................
Cigarette Tax Fund ..........................
Sports and Health Club Tax Fund .............
Infrastructure Development Fund .............
Special State Building ........................
Land Fill Bond ...............................
June 30,1997 June 30,1996
(000's) (000's)
$ 705,946
3,180
8,170
100,635
40,130
5,115
784,737
6,289
22,400
51,195
14,755
3,055
199,940
740
20,175
Total General Fund .......................... 1,966,462
Trunk Highway Funds ....................... 28,900
Maximum Effort School Loan Fund ............ 120,080
State University Board Revenue Bond Fund •.... 805
Game and Fish Fund ......................... 343
State Guaranteed Bonds ...................... 44,935
$ 636,456
3,470
9,210
100,845
42,210
4,150
840,496
6,289
27,335
49,510
23,200
4,670
204,495
925
9,975
1,963,236
39,050
114,400
1,610
369
44,960
$ 2,161,525 $ 2,163,625
State of Minnesota
Summ-Gwr yT of General Obligation Debt
The Treasurer is responsible under the state constitution for recording and transacting
the bonded debt of the state. Working with the state's paying agent, Chase Manhattan Bank
of New York, the Treasurer insures that timely principal and interest is paid properly. Total
Debt Service payments made during the year were $287,856,000 including $172,075,000
principal reduction and $115,781,000 interest. The chart below summarizes the state's
bond principal activity during the past fiscal year and outstanding debt as of June 30, 1997.
Debt Service
Activity
(000's)
$ 2,163,625
Bonded indebtedness on 6-30-96
(172,075)
Principal reduction
( 25)
NW Airlines Guarantee Bonds
1,991,525
Sub -total
170,000
New bonds issued
$ 2,161,525 State's Total Bonded Indebtedness as of 630-97
Outstanding General Obligation Bonds
Fund and Type
General Fund
State Building (Capitol Improvement) .........
State Building (Taxable Bonds) ...............
Municipal Energy Building Bonds .............
Pollution Control ............................
State Transportation .........................
Waste Management ..........................
Refunding Bonds ............................
Exchange Bonds .............................
Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) ..................
Rural Finance Authority (RFA) ................
Cigarette Tax Fund ..........................
Sports and Health Club Tax Fund .............
Infrastructure Development Fund .............
Special State Building ........................
Land Fill Bond ...............................
June 30,1997 June 30,1996
(000's) (000's)
$ 705,946
3,180
8,170
100,635
40,130
5,115
784,737
6,289
22,400
51,195
14,755
3,055
199,940
740
20,175
Total General Fund .......................... 1,966,462
Trunk Highway Funds ....................... 28,900
Maximum Effort School Loan Fund ............ 120,080
State University Board Revenue Bond Fund •.... 805
Game and Fish Fund ......................... 343
State Guaranteed Bonds ...................... 44,935
$ 636,456
3,470
9,210
100,845
42,210
4,150
840,496
6,289
27,335
49,510
23,200
4,670
204,495
925
9,975
1,963,236
39,050
114,400
1,610
369
44,960
$ 2,161,525 $ 2,163,625
Authorized Bonds Remaining Unissued
Law
Remaining
Purpose of Issue
Authorizing
Authorization
(000's)
Municipal Aid .................................
1971,Ch.856
$ 3,835.7
Municipal Energy Building .....................
1983,Ch.323
80.0
Transportation ................................
1984,Ch.597
7,000.0
Building ......................................
1987,Ch.400
471.7
Water Pollution Control ........................
1987,Ch.400
7.0
Reinvest in Minnesota .........................
1987,Ch.400
30.0
Building ......................................
1989,Ch.300
7,930.0
Reinvest in Minnesota .........................
1989,Ch.300
35.0
Transportation ................................
1989,Ch.300
85.0
Building ......................................
1990,Ch.610
11,414.0
Reinvest in Minnesota .........................
1990,Ch.610
45.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1990,Ch.610
380.0
Waste Management ............................
1990,Ch.610
430.0
Transportation ................................
1990,Ch.610
1,525.0
Wetlands/Reinvest in Minnesota ................
1991,Ch.354
700.0
Building ......................................
1992,Ch.558
12,515.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1992,Ch.558
250.0
Waste Management ............................
1992,Ch.558
2,000.0
Transportation ................................
1992,Ch.558
4,235.0
Building ......................................
1993,Ch.373
425.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1993,Ch.373
400.0
Transportation ................................
1993,Ch.373
1,960.0
Building ......................................
1994,Ch.643
165,889.0
Municipal Energy Building ....................
1994,Ch.643
1,000.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1994,Ch.643
9,381.0
Transportation ................................
1994,Ch.643
32,200.0
Landfill ......................................
1994,Ch.639
69,300.0
Building ......................................
x1995,Ch.2
250.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
x1995,Ch.2
750.0
Transportation ................................
x1995,Ch.2
3,280.0
Building (4) ..................................
1996,Ch.463
392 235.0
Municipal Energy Building .....................
1996,Ch.463
3,600.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1996,Ch.463
19,650.0
Waste Management ............................
1996,Ch.463
3,000.0
Transportation ................................
1996,Ch.463
9,000.0
Rural Finance Authority ........................
1996,Ch.463
36,000.0
$801,288.4
Authorized Bonds Remaining Unissued
Law
Remaining
Purpose of Issue
Authorizing
Authorization
(000's)
Municipal Aid .................................
1971,Ch.856
$ 3,835.7
Municipal Energy Building .....................
1983,Ch.323
80.0
Transportation ................................
1984,Ch.597
7,000.0
Building ......................................
1987,Ch.400
471.7
Water Pollution Control ........................
1987,Ch.400
7.0
Reinvest in Minnesota .........................
1987,Ch.400
30.0
Building ......................................
1989,Ch.300
7,930.0
Reinvest in Minnesota .........................
1989,Ch.300
35.0
Transportation ................................
1989,Ch.300
85.0
Building ......................................
1990,Ch.610
11,414.0
Reinvest in Minnesota .........................
1990,Ch.610
45.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1990,Ch.610
380.0
Waste Management ............................
1990,Ch.610
430.0
Transportation ................................
1990,Ch.610
1,525.0
Wetlands/Reinvest in Minnesota ................
1991,Ch.354
700.0
Building ......................................
1992,Ch.558
12,515.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1992,Ch.558
250.0
Waste Management ............................
1992,Ch.558
2,000.0
Transportation ................................
1992,Ch.558
4,235.0
Building ......................................
1993,Ch.373
425.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1993,Ch.373
400.0
Transportation ................................
1993,Ch.373
1,960.0
Building ......................................
1994,Ch.643
165,889.0
Municipal Energy Building ....................
1994,Ch.643
1,000.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1994,Ch.643
9,381.0
Transportation ................................
1994,Ch.643
32,200.0
Landfill ......................................
1994,Ch.639
69,300.0
Building ......................................
x1995,Ch.2
250.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
x1995,Ch.2
750.0
Transportation ................................
x1995,Ch.2
3,280.0
Building (4) ..................................
1996,Ch.463
392 235.0
Municipal Energy Building .....................
1996,Ch.463
3,600.0
Water Pollution Control ........................
1996,Ch.463
19,650.0
Waste Management ............................
1996,Ch.463
3,000.0
Transportation ................................
1996,Ch.463
9,000.0
Rural Finance Authority ........................
1996,Ch.463
36,000.0
$801,288.4
Intergovernmental Relations
CASH MANAGEMENT
The Treasurer's Office processed funds totaling
$230,251,098,677.77 through the Treasurer's records
in fiscal year 1997, an increase of $30.5 billion over
1996. 301 deposit accounts in 154 banks throughout
the state are used. 5,036,000 warrants (checks) were
authorized for payment during the year. Investment of
cash reserves earned approximately $103.7 million for
the General Fund. The rate of return on Invested
Treasurer's Cash for the year was 5.56%. This com-
pares favorably to the 91 -day T-bill rate which was
5.26%.
STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT (SBI)
Treasurer McGrath served on the State Board of
Investment with the Governor, Secretary of State,
Attorney General and State Auditor. The Board is
responsible for the investment of $37.2 billion (market
value) as of June 30, 1997, mostly state and local
employees' and teachers' pension funds. This was an
increase of $5.8 billion (18.5%) over 1996. Pension
assets increased during the past five years by $14.8 bil-
lion, from $16.3 billion to $31.1 billion, a 90.8%
increase. The SBI continued as an activist shareholder
through proxy votes and support for the Council of
Institutional Investors (CII). Treasurer McGrath was
elected Co -Chair of the Council during the year. The
purpose of the shareholder activity was to add value to
our investments and to the American economy by
improved corporate performance through strengthen-
ing shareholder rights and by addressing corporate
governance issues, including excessive executive com-
pensation.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Treasurer McGrath served on the Executive Council
with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of
State, Attorney General and State Auditor. New leases
of mineral mining rights were approved by the
Council during the year with strong environmental
protection safeguards included. $7,685,000 General
Fund revenue has been earned by the state from min-
eral rights leasing during the fiscal year. Nearly
$53,000,000 has been generated during the past ten
years from mineral leases.
MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT
SYSTEM (MSRS)
Treasurer McGrath served on this administrative board
for state employees retirement programs. Four appeals
for awarding retirement benefits for reasons not fully
covered by the law were decided by the Board during
the year.
COUNCIL OF STATE
GOVERNMENTS (CSG)
Treasurer McGrath served on the Executive
Committee and the_ Long Range Planning
Committee, repositioning the organization for the
twenty-first century.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TREA-
SURERS (NAST)
Treasurer McGrath completed his term as President of
this professional organization during the year. The
membership adopted its first Strategic Plan and set of
Goals and Objectives during McGrath's Presidency.
NAST was a leading advocate for passage of the new
Federal tax-exempt College Savings Program enacted
by Congress.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AUDITORS,
COMPTROLLERS AND TREASURERS (NAS -
ACT)
Treasurer McGrath was appointed by the President of
NASACT to serve on the Executive Committee of this
organization and as Chair of the Resolutions
Committee. NASACT coordinates activities among
the three major financial centers of state government.
COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAM
Suggestions for additional Commemorative Coin sub-
jects are always welcome by the Treasurer. Coins have
been issued for the 1991 Centennial of the Minnesota
Park System, the 1992 Super Bowl XXVI and the
NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four basketball tour-
naments held in the Twin Cities in 1992 and 1995
respectively.
PUBLIC FINANCE NETWORK
State Treasurer McGrath served as Minnesota's repre-
sentative to this national network of public finance
officers. The Network was formed to preserve tax-
exempt financing for state and local governments.
Loss of tax exemption would cost Minnesota taxpayers
at least $600 million each year.
TREASURER'S CONSUMER CREDIT CARD
CLEARINGHOUSE REPORT
The fourth annual report was issued by Treasurer
McGrath, disclosing the costs for more than 818 cred-
it cards issued in Minnesota. Some 5,000 copies of the
Report were distributed. The 1998 edition will be
available in January. An electronic version is planned
for distribution on the World Wide Web.
OUTREACH
Treasurer McGrath spoke to civic and public affair
groups around the state and nation. More than 500
students visited the Treasurer's Office during the year
as a part of Project 120 and other school visits to Saint
Paul. The Treasurer was invited to speak at several
investment and related conferences during the year.
The Save For America Program for Minnesota was
begun to encourage elementary school students to
begin the habit of saving. 101 schools and 20 financial
institutions were participating in the program by the
end of the fiscal year.
ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER
(EBT) COUNCIL
Treasurer McGrath and Deputy Treasurer Manahan
represented Minnesota, NAST and the Midwest states
as members of the EBT Council. This national group
adopted the first comprehensive rules for processing
electronic benefits transfers among all levels of govern-
ment and our citizens. The EBT Council operates
under the auspices of the National Automated
Clearinghouse Association (NACHA), a private associ-
ation of financial institutions. The EBT Council is an
historic example of public-private cooperation to
achieve an efficient, cost-effective government service.
Intergovernmental Relations
CASH MANAGEMENT
The Treasurer's Office processed funds totaling
$230,251,098,677.77 through the Treasurer's records
in fiscal year 1997, an increase of $30.5 billion over
1996. 301 deposit accounts in 154 banks throughout
the state are used. 5,036,000 warrants (checks) were
authorized for payment during the year. Investment of
cash reserves earned approximately $103.7 million for
the General Fund. The rate of return on Invested
Treasurer's Cash for the year was 5.56%. This com-
pares favorably to the 91 -day T-bill rate which was
5.26%.
STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT (SBI)
Treasurer McGrath served on the State Board of
Investment with the Governor, Secretary of State,
Attorney General and State Auditor. The Board is
responsible for the investment of $37.2 billion (market
value) as of June 30, 1997, mostly state and local
employees' and teachers' pension funds. This was an
increase of $5.8 billion (18.5%) over 1996. Pension
assets increased during the past five years by $14.8 bil-
lion, from $16.3 billion to $31.1 billion, a 90.8%
increase. The SBI continued as an activist shareholder
through proxy votes and support for the Council of
Institutional Investors (CII). Treasurer McGrath was
elected Co -Chair of the Council during the year. The
purpose of the shareholder activity was to add value to
our investments and to the American economy by
improved corporate performance through strengthen-
ing shareholder rights and by addressing corporate
governance issues, including excessive executive com-
pensation.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Treasurer McGrath served on the Executive Council
with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of
State, Attorney General and State Auditor. New leases
of mineral mining rights were approved by the
Council during the year with strong environmental
protection safeguards included. $7,685,000 General
Fund revenue has been earned by the state from min-
eral rights leasing during the fiscal year. Nearly
$53,000,000 has been generated during the past ten
years from mineral leases.
MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT
SYSTEM (MSRS)
Treasurer McGrath served on this administrative board
for state employees retirement programs. Four appeals
for awarding retirement benefits for reasons not fully
covered by the law were decided by the Board during
the year.
COUNCIL OF STATE
GOVERNMENTS (CSG)
Treasurer McGrath served on the Executive
Committee and the_ Long Range Planning
Committee, repositioning the organization for the
twenty-first century.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TREA-
SURERS (NAST)
Treasurer McGrath completed his term as President of
this professional organization during the year. The
membership adopted its first Strategic Plan and set of
Goals and Objectives during McGrath's Presidency.
NAST was a leading advocate for passage of the new
Federal tax-exempt College Savings Program enacted
by Congress.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AUDITORS,
COMPTROLLERS AND TREASURERS (NAS -
ACT)
Treasurer McGrath was appointed by the President of
NASACT to serve on the Executive Committee of this
organization and as Chair of the Resolutions
Committee. NASACT coordinates activities among
the three major financial centers of state government.
COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAM
Suggestions for additional Commemorative Coin sub-
jects are always welcome by the Treasurer. Coins have
been issued for the 1991 Centennial of the Minnesota
Park System, the 1992 Super Bowl XXVI and the
NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four basketball tour-
naments held in the Twin Cities in 1992 and 1995
respectively.
PUBLIC FINANCE NETWORK
State Treasurer McGrath served as Minnesota's repre-
sentative to this national network of public finance
officers. The Network was formed to preserve tax-
exempt financing for state and local governments.
Loss of tax exemption would cost Minnesota taxpayers
at least $600 million each year.
TREASURER'S CONSUMER CREDIT CARD
CLEARINGHOUSE REPORT
The fourth annual report was issued by Treasurer
McGrath, disclosing the costs for more than 818 cred-
it cards issued in Minnesota. Some 5,000 copies of the
Report were distributed. The 1998 edition will be
available in January. An electronic version is planned
for distribution on the World Wide Web.
OUTREACH
Treasurer McGrath spoke to civic and public affair
groups around the state and nation. More than 500
students visited the Treasurer's Office during the year
as a part of Project 120 and other school visits to Saint
Paul. The Treasurer was invited to speak at several
investment and related conferences during the year.
The Save For America Program for Minnesota was
begun to encourage elementary school students to
begin the habit of saving. 101 schools and 20 financial
institutions were participating in the program by the
end of the fiscal year.
ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER
(EBT) COUNCIL
Treasurer McGrath and Deputy Treasurer Manahan
represented Minnesota, NAST and the Midwest states
as members of the EBT Council. This national group
adopted the first comprehensive rules for processing
electronic benefits transfers among all levels of govern-
ment and our citizens. The EBT Council operates
under the auspices of the National Automated
Clearinghouse Association (NACHA), a private associ-
ation of financial institutions. The EBT Council is an
historic example of public-private cooperation to
achieve an efficient, cost-effective government service.
State Treasurer's Summary ( 1 June 30,1997
Cash . .............................$ 84,735,572.15 .
Earned Interest - Treasurer's Cash ...............................$ 103,742,398.77
State's Outstanding Debt .......................................$ 2,161,525,000.00
State's Investments ............................................$ 34,222,446,240.00
High Financial Ratings as of August 1, 1997
AAA, AAA and Aaa
State Treasurer's Collections for
Various Statewide Programs
All monies are derived from fees, fines, surcharges, or assessments on the activities described in the left column.
Activities Purpose Amount
Birth Certificates
Court Fees and
Bail Forfeitures
Court Fines & Assessments
Chemical Dependency
Assessment Charge
Felony Convictions
Public Defender Payments
Real Estate Brokers
Trust Accounts
Recording Surcharges
Registered Land Fees
Seat Belt Violations
Tax Forfeited Land Sales
Tax Increment Admin Fee
Traffic Offenses
Children's Trust Fund $ 539,126
General Fund (State Treasury) 25,455,483
General Fund (State Treasury) 4,092,873
Drinking Driving Prevention Programs 434,074
Various Victims Assistance Programs 3,764, 566
General Fund (State Treasury) 199,934
Housing Trust Fund Account 399,527
General Fund (State Treasury)
4,680,801
General Fund (State Treasury)
236,705
Emergency Medical Relief Services Program
789,705
General Fund (State Treasury)
206,322
General Fund (State Treasury)
268,506
Police Officer Training and General Fund
5,625,669
$ 46,693,291
State Treasurer's Summary ( 1 June 30,1997
Cash . .............................$ 84,735,572.15 .
Earned Interest - Treasurer's Cash ...............................$ 103,742,398.77
State's Outstanding Debt .......................................$ 2,161,525,000.00
State's Investments ............................................$ 34,222,446,240.00
High Financial Ratings as of August 1, 1997
AAA, AAA and Aaa
State Treasurer's Collections for
Various Statewide Programs
All monies are derived from fees, fines, surcharges, or assessments on the activities described in the left column.
Activities Purpose Amount
Birth Certificates
Court Fees and
Bail Forfeitures
Court Fines & Assessments
Chemical Dependency
Assessment Charge
Felony Convictions
Public Defender Payments
Real Estate Brokers
Trust Accounts
Recording Surcharges
Registered Land Fees
Seat Belt Violations
Tax Forfeited Land Sales
Tax Increment Admin Fee
Traffic Offenses
Children's Trust Fund $ 539,126
General Fund (State Treasury) 25,455,483
General Fund (State Treasury) 4,092,873
Drinking Driving Prevention Programs 434,074
Various Victims Assistance Programs 3,764, 566
General Fund (State Treasury) 199,934
Housing Trust Fund Account 399,527
General Fund (State Treasury)
4,680,801
General Fund (State Treasury)
236,705
Emergency Medical Relief Services Program
789,705
General Fund (State Treasury)
206,322
General Fund (State Treasury)
268,506
Police Officer Training and General Fund
5,625,669
$ 46,693,291
State of Minnesota . June 30,1997
sumn�ar1' of Active Accounts J
Uncollected Funds on deposit in
297 Accounts in Minnesota Banks ...................................$ 81,845,572.15
Compensating Balances Maintained
in 3 Minnesota Banks ............................................... 2,800,000.00
Treasurer's Revolving Fund ......................................... 90,000.00
Total.............................................................$ 84,735,572.15
Cash Transactions
Receipts.......................................................$ 115,147,714,825.57
Disbursements.................................................$115,103,383,852.20
Cash Management
The Treasurer's Office is the cash control center of the state's financial system. The
Treasurer's Office determines the amount of cash available for investment each day.
Safekeeping and return are the key indicators of successful cash management. Stringent
controls in the State Treasurer's Office insure the security of state funds as they flow
from receipt to lawful disbursement.
The Treasurer manages 301 deposit accounts in 154 banks state-wide to help protect
funds while the receipts are processed by state agencies. Daily verification of collateral
protects state funds on deposit in banks and savings and loan associations. Cooperation
among these financial institutions, deputy registrars, state and federal agencies, and
especially among the Departments of Finance and Revenue and the Treasurer, allows for
prompt and accurate accounting to generate the daily investable cash balance.
Verification of each investment transaction and cash receipts and disbursements in this
system of checks and balances keeps funds safe; at the same time detailed records are
created for accountability.
Disbursements to satisfy lawful obligations are made by the state issuing "Warrants".
Warrants are negotiable instruments similar to checks, but with one major difference:
banks present warrants to the Treasurer before receiving payment. The Treasurer veri-
fies the validity of each warrant before allowing a bank to receive this payment. Close to
5.1 million warrants were processed in the past year through the computer systems
located in the Treasurer's Office.
State of Minnesota . June 30,1997
sumn�ar1' of Active Accounts J
Uncollected Funds on deposit in
297 Accounts in Minnesota Banks ...................................$ 81,845,572.15
Compensating Balances Maintained
in 3 Minnesota Banks ............................................... 2,800,000.00
Treasurer's Revolving Fund ......................................... 90,000.00
Total.............................................................$ 84,735,572.15
Cash Transactions
Receipts.......................................................$ 115,147,714,825.57
Disbursements.................................................$115,103,383,852.20
Cash Management
The Treasurer's Office is the cash control center of the state's financial system. The
Treasurer's Office determines the amount of cash available for investment each day.
Safekeeping and return are the key indicators of successful cash management. Stringent
controls in the State Treasurer's Office insure the security of state funds as they flow
from receipt to lawful disbursement.
The Treasurer manages 301 deposit accounts in 154 banks state-wide to help protect
funds while the receipts are processed by state agencies. Daily verification of collateral
protects state funds on deposit in banks and savings and loan associations. Cooperation
among these financial institutions, deputy registrars, state and federal agencies, and
especially among the Departments of Finance and Revenue and the Treasurer, allows for
prompt and accurate accounting to generate the daily investable cash balance.
Verification of each investment transaction and cash receipts and disbursements in this
system of checks and balances keeps funds safe; at the same time detailed records are
created for accountability.
Disbursements to satisfy lawful obligations are made by the state issuing "Warrants".
Warrants are negotiable instruments similar to checks, but with one major difference:
banks present warrants to the Treasurer before receiving payment. The Treasurer veri-
fies the validity of each warrant before allowing a bank to receive this payment. Close to
5.1 million warrants were processed in the past year through the computer systems
located in the Treasurer's Office.
The information presented in this REPORT from the records of the State Treasurer's
Office is hereby certified to be true and correct.
Michael A. McGrath
Minnesota State Treasurer
September 15, 1997
State Treasurer's Office
303 State Administration Building
Bulk Rate
U.S. Postage
50 Sherburne Avenue
PAID
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Permit No •171
(612) 296-7091
St Paul MN
Minnesota TTY Relay Service
1-800-627-5329
This report will be made available in
alternative format, i.e. braille, large print,
audiotape, computer disk, etc., upon request.
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MAYOR OF PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH CITY HALL
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD
PLYMOUTH MN 55447-1446
The information presented in this REPORT from the records of the State Treasurer's
Office is hereby certified to be true and correct.
Michael A. McGrath
Minnesota State Treasurer
September 15, 1997
State Treasurer's Office
303 State Administration Building
Bulk Rate
U.S. Postage
50 Sherburne Avenue
PAID
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Permit No •171
(612) 296-7091
St Paul MN
Minnesota TTY Relay Service
1-800-627-5329
This report will be made available in
alternative format, i.e. braille, large print,
audiotape, computer disk, etc., upon request.
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*************** ******3—DIGIT 554
MAYOR OF PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH CITY HALL
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD
PLYMOUTH MN 55447-1446
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DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK'
P.O. BOX 7509 MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55407`0509- ',•*'.
612-722-8722 FAx 612-722-8669 ;4
ACTION ALERT= r..
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HENNEPIN COUNTY CUTS THE DIVISION OF INDIAN WORD'S:
1998 BUDGET FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Hennepin County contracts with the Division of Indian Work's Family Violence Program to provide
culturally specific services to the American Indian community. This contract, however, has been cut from
the county's 1998 budget. The Family Violence Program provides support groups and counseling for
at -risk families, including victims of domestic violence, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and
violent partners. In 1996, the Family Violence Program counseled 199 men, 148 women, and 162 children
living in violent homes.
MESSAGE:
Please restore the contract supporting the Division of Indian Work's Family
Violence Program to the 1998 Hennepin County budget.
Please call or write your county commissioner today. We need to flood the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners with phone calls if we hope to reinstate the funding.
The Hennepin County Commissioners' address and phone numbers are listed below. To find out which
commissioner represents you, call 348-3081, or refer to the district map on the reverse side.
Address (for all commissioners):
Phone Numbers:
1st District:
2nd District:
3rd District:
4th District:
5th District:
6th District:
7th District:
A-2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240
Mike Opat - 348-7881
Mark Stenglein - 348-7882
Mark Andrew - 348-7883
Peter McLaughlin - 348-7884
Randy Johnson - 348-7885
Mary Tambomino - 348-7886
Penny Steele - 348-7887
Please pass this alert on to other individuals or groups who may make calls.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Dumas
Senior Associate Executive Director
Division of Indian Work
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
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DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK'
P.O. BOX 7509 MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55407`0509- ',•*'.
612-722-8722 FAx 612-722-8669 ;4
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HENNEPIN COUNTY CUTS THE DIVISION OF INDIAN WORD'S:
1998 BUDGET FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Hennepin County contracts with the Division of Indian Work's Family Violence Program to provide
culturally specific services to the American Indian community. This contract, however, has been cut from
the county's 1998 budget. The Family Violence Program provides support groups and counseling for
at -risk families, including victims of domestic violence, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and
violent partners. In 1996, the Family Violence Program counseled 199 men, 148 women, and 162 children
living in violent homes.
MESSAGE:
Please restore the contract supporting the Division of Indian Work's Family
Violence Program to the 1998 Hennepin County budget.
Please call or write your county commissioner today. We need to flood the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners with phone calls if we hope to reinstate the funding.
The Hennepin County Commissioners' address and phone numbers are listed below. To find out which
commissioner represents you, call 348-3081, or refer to the district map on the reverse side.
Address (for all commissioners):
Phone Numbers:
1st District:
2nd District:
3rd District:
4th District:
5th District:
6th District:
7th District:
A-2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240
Mike Opat - 348-7881
Mark Stenglein - 348-7882
Mark Andrew - 348-7883
Peter McLaughlin - 348-7884
Randy Johnson - 348-7885
Mary Tambomino - 348-7886
Penny Steele - 348-7887
Please pass this alert on to other individuals or groups who may make calls.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Dumas
Senior Associate Executive Director
Division of Indian Work
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Sample telephone call to commissioners
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Hello, my name is and I'm a resident of Commissioner
(If you do not live in Hennepin County, you may still call and express your concern as an interested party. Every call
makes a difference.)
I am calling to voice my concern over the recent decision by Hennepin County to eliminate the Division of
Indian Work's Family Violence Program from its 1998 budget.
The program provides support groups and counseling for at -risk families, including victims of domestic
violence, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and violent partners. The program is culturally specific
which is vital. The American Indian community in Hennepin County does not respond well to social service
programs unless they believe the program is trustworthy and specifically tied to American Indian ways.
Last year the program counseled more than 500 Indian men, women and children who live in violent homes.
This program makes a difference in our community and I must question Hennepin County's priorities if the
commissioners choose to cut it.
I urge Commissioner to reinstate the cuts to the Division of Indian Work's Family
Violence Program.
Thank you for your time. Here is my name and address: (It is critical that you leave your name and address so that
your voice can be counted.)
Sample telephone call to commissioners
T- lG
Hello, my name is and I'm a resident of Commissioner
(If you do not live in Hennepin County, you may still call and express your concern as an interested party. Every call
makes a difference.)
I am calling to voice my concern over the recent decision by Hennepin County to eliminate the Division of
Indian Work's Family Violence Program from its 1998 budget.
The program provides support groups and counseling for at -risk families, including victims of domestic
violence, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and violent partners. The program is culturally specific
which is vital. The American Indian community in Hennepin County does not respond well to social service
programs unless they believe the program is trustworthy and specifically tied to American Indian ways.
Last year the program counseled more than 500 Indian men, women and children who live in violent homes.
This program makes a difference in our community and I must question Hennepin County's priorities if the
commissioners choose to cut it.
I urge Commissioner to reinstate the cuts to the Division of Indian Work's Family
Violence Program.
Thank you for your time. Here is my name and address: (It is critical that you leave your name and address so that
your voice can be counted.)
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANFGEMENT COMMISSION
3001 Harbor Lane - Suite 150 - Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612)553-1144 • FAX (612)553-9326
A regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will be
held Thursday, November 13, 1997, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700
Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. An agenda for that meeting follows:
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Minutes of October meeting. *
4. Reports from officers.
5. Approval of claims.
6. Consideration of communications.
a. Communications Log.*
b. 1995 and 1996 Water Year Data Summary, from MND -NR.
C. RCM-MPCA Citizen Monitoring Questionnaire.*
d. Call for papers, Minnesota Water '98. *
e. MASWCD Convention Registration.* (Copy of program will be available
at meeting.)
7. Water Quality.
a. 1997 Monitoring Projects - update.
8. Project Reviews.
a.. 97-19 Shingle Creek Regional Pond.*
9. Wetland Conservation Act.
10. Local Plans.
11. Other Business.
a. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Agreement.
b. Education Program.
12. Adjournment.
* in meeting packet.
BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 9 ROBBINSDALE
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANFGEMENT COMMISSION
3001 Harbor Lane - Suite 150 - Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612)553-1144 • FAX (612)553-9326
A regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will be
held Thursday, November 13, 1997, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700
Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. An agenda for that meeting follows:
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Minutes of October meeting. *
4. Reports from officers.
5. Approval of claims.
6. Consideration of communications.
a. Communications Log.*
b. 1995 and 1996 Water Year Data Summary, from MND -NR.
C. RCM-MPCA Citizen Monitoring Questionnaire.*
d. Call for papers, Minnesota Water '98. *
e. MASWCD Convention Registration.* (Copy of program will be available
at meeting.)
7. Water Quality.
a. 1997 Monitoring Projects - update.
8. Project Reviews.
a.. 97-19 Shingle Creek Regional Pond.*
9. Wetland Conservation Act.
10. Local Plans.
11. Other Business.
a. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Agreement.
b. Education Program.
12. Adjournment.
* in meeting packet.
BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 9 ROBBINSDALE
No one employed as a mainte-
nance worker at the City of
Plymouthexpects to get rich.
Plymouth's maintenance workers
aren't looking for Cadillacs and
swimming pools. Instead, work-
ers are looking for fair wages and
benefits that will protect, their
families when they get sick..
Employment with the City has
opened the door to the middle
class for many maintenance
workers, and allowed workers to
build a future for themselves and
their families. That is why we are
confused by the growing com-
mitment of Plymouth city offi-
cials to the use of prison workers
to provide services, rather than
using maintenance employees.
We support, the social need to
reform criminals, and we under-
stand that programs like Sentence
to ,Serve and. the Institution
Community Work Program are
intended to do that. However, we
question the City's decision to
employ loosely supervised felons
in areas like ice arenas, schools
and trails that are frequently used
by children and their parents.
In addition, we question the
city's choice to spend taxpayers'
dollars on prison workers instead
of using that money to create real
jobs. The city of Plymouth has
created the opportunity for a bet-
ter life for many workers. We
hope that the citizens of
Plymouth share our belief that
the City of Plymouth, in . the
course of providing vital public
services, should create opportu-
nities for residents rather than
exploit cheap prison laborers,.
We respectfully ask Plymouth .
residents to contact their . City
Council members and'urge them
to make a commitment to spend-
ing city dollars on real jobs.
—Kurt Errickson _•. .
'AFSCME Council 14
No one employed as a mainte-
nance worker at the City of
Plymouthexpects to get rich.
Plymouth's maintenance workers
aren't looking for Cadillacs and
swimming pools. Instead, work-
ers are looking for fair wages and
benefits that will protect, their
families when they get sick..
Employment with the City has
opened the door to the middle
class for many maintenance
workers, and allowed workers to
build a future for themselves and
their families. That is why we are
confused by the growing com-
mitment of Plymouth city offi-
cials to the use of prison workers
to provide services, rather than
using maintenance employees.
We support, the social need to
reform criminals, and we under-
stand that programs like Sentence
to ,Serve and. the Institution
Community Work Program are
intended to do that. However, we
question the City's decision to
employ loosely supervised felons
in areas like ice arenas, schools
and trails that are frequently used
by children and their parents.
In addition, we question the
city's choice to spend taxpayers'
dollars on prison workers instead
of using that money to create real
jobs. The city of Plymouth has
created the opportunity for a bet-
ter life for many workers. We
hope that the citizens of
Plymouth share our belief that
the City of Plymouth, in . the
course of providing vital public
services, should create opportu-
nities for residents rather than
exploit cheap prison laborers,.
We respectfully ask Plymouth .
residents to contact their . City
Council members and'urge them
to make a commitment to spend-
ing city dollars on real jobs.
—Kurt Errickson _•. .
'AFSCME Council 14
11/06/97 22:20 To:Ms. Kathy Lueckert From:Sandra Westerman 612-540-0237 Page 1/1
Attention: Last minute change in
Legislative Breakfast panel!!!
Good news! We just received word that Attorney General
and gubernatorial candidate Skip Humphrey will be able to
make the DFL candidate panel scheduled for next Friday.
yl
What: TwinWest Legislative Breakfast
Who: Mike Freeman, Skip Humphrey, --
Mark Dayton, Ted Mondale
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When: Friday, November 14, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Where: Ramada Plaza Hotel,
12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka (across from Ridgdale)
Cost: $16 members/ $20 non-members (payment must be received in advance)
T\/y I N VV E S T
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NovemberLegisiative Breakfast sponsored by.- Schecterpokken Kanter CPA's,
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Legislative Breakfast, Friday, November 14
Number of tickets Total $ Telephone number
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WAYZATA-PLYMOUTH AREA
CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Minutes
September 12 1997
Members present: Donna Marget, Barbara Hickok, Pat Boris, David Hadden, Jan,
LaBreche, Gary Swedberg, Craig Gerdes, Judy Hanson, Marth'
Anderson, Bill Nelson, Timothy McCarthy
Introductions:
Members introduced
Minutes Approved
Distributed brochures on program sharing conference in St. Cloud. The
dates are October 9th and 10th. There are some excellent presentations scheduled.
Discussion of members attending this conference as it occurs during our next
scheduled meeting. Please contact Judy Hanson at 745-6988 if interested.
Focus of Safe and Drug Free Schools four year plan is partially about
climate and prevention. An increased focus will also be on communication through
PTA's, local newspaper, and other means. This will also be connected with the Goals
2000 task force, who will be looking at a comprehensive prevention curriculum for
kindergarten through 12th grade.
The DARE report has just been released, focusing on its strengths and
impact. They surveyed parents, students, staff, and community members.
Discussion of community standards. In the spring we received
information on the standards the Chaska community established. We may need to
help define what the behaviors are for certain standards (i.e. citizenship). However, it
needs to be a balance so that no one feels their beliefs and values are not valued.
Teaching students, parents, and community members a common language is an
important step.
Wright county recently published a complete article about community
values that may be a helpful model.
Public Safety Update:
Wayzata - Tobacco compliances are occurring. Discussion of illegal
behaviors to support drug abuse.
Plymouth - Beginning a second round of alcohol and tobacco
compliance checks. Compliance checks were also done at restaurants. There were
WAYZATA-PLYMOUTH AREA
CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Minutes
September 12 1997
Members present: Donna Marget, Barbara Hickok, Pat Boris, David Hadden, Jan,
LaBreche, Gary Swedberg, Craig Gerdes, Judy Hanson, Marth'
Anderson, Bill Nelson, Timothy McCarthy
Introductions:
Members introduced
Minutes Approved
Distributed brochures on program sharing conference in St. Cloud. The
dates are October 9th and 10th. There are some excellent presentations scheduled.
Discussion of members attending this conference as it occurs during our next
scheduled meeting. Please contact Judy Hanson at 745-6988 if interested.
Focus of Safe and Drug Free Schools four year plan is partially about
climate and prevention. An increased focus will also be on communication through
PTA's, local newspaper, and other means. This will also be connected with the Goals
2000 task force, who will be looking at a comprehensive prevention curriculum for
kindergarten through 12th grade.
The DARE report has just been released, focusing on its strengths and
impact. They surveyed parents, students, staff, and community members.
Discussion of community standards. In the spring we received
information on the standards the Chaska community established. We may need to
help define what the behaviors are for certain standards (i.e. citizenship). However, it
needs to be a balance so that no one feels their beliefs and values are not valued.
Teaching students, parents, and community members a common language is an
important step.
Wright county recently published a complete article about community
values that may be a helpful model.
Public Safety Update:
Wayzata - Tobacco compliances are occurring. Discussion of illegal
behaviors to support drug abuse.
Plymouth - Beginning a second round of alcohol and tobacco
compliance checks. Compliance checks were also done at restaurants. There were
five violations.
College Update:
Barb Hickok recently sent letters to the editor about the LSU binge
drinking death. The local paper did publish the article.
Other Business:
Judy has been contacted by individuals in the community who are
interested in joining the commission (Carol Cade and several parents). She will
contact them about joining.
Student Leadership:
Judy is considering convening four student representatives from each
grade level at the high school. There would be an application and an interview
process. The core team of students could expand in a meaningful way and attend the
commission meetings. This group would also include a National Honors Society
student and student council member. The core group could be supported and work
effectively together. The integrity of this group is important to maintain.
In October, there will be a voluntary smoking cessation class offered to
students.
Other Business:
The 6th grade students will be going to Wolf Ridge during this school
year - focus will be on creating a common language and experience.
Tim McCarthy will contact Bill Albertson about a representative from the
faith community to be at the commission meetings.
Members are encouraged to attend program sharing on October 9th and
10th in St. Cloud. There will be no October meeting. The next meeting will be on
November 14th at 7:00 am.
five violations.
College Update:
Barb Hickok recently sent letters to the editor about the LSU binge
drinking death. The local paper did publish the article.
Other Business:
Judy has been contacted by individuals in the community who are
interested in joining the commission (Carol Cade and several parents). She will
contact them about joining.
Student Leadership:
Judy is considering convening four student representatives from each
grade level at the high school. There would be an application and an interview
process. The core team of students could expand in a meaningful way and attend the
commission meetings. This group would also include a National Honors Society
student and student council member. The core group could be supported and work
effectively together. The integrity of this group is important to maintain.
In October, there will be a voluntary smoking cessation class offered to
students.
Other Business:
The 6th grade students will be going to Wolf Ridge during this school
year - focus will be on creating a common language and experience.
Tim McCarthy will contact Bill Albertson about a representative from the
faith community to be at the commission meetings.
Members are encouraged to attend program sharing on October 9th and
10th in St. Cloud. There will be no October meeting. The next meeting will be on
November 14th at 7:00 am.
MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 64
Tuesday, September 9, 1997
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Martin Frank, Bob Swanson, Bridget Jodell, David Shea, and
Kathy Marshall
Members Absent: Rita O'Donnell and Jeffrey Johnson
Others/Staff John Barten, Hennepin Parks
Present: Shane Missaghi, Staff Ex -officio
Sandra Walline, Volunteer Secretary
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Martin Frank, at 7:00
p.m.
Minutes: Minutes of the June 1997 meeting were brought before the Committee for
approval as revised. It was moved by Ms. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Shea and
unanimously agreed by the Committee that the minutes be approved as revised.
Additionally, it was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously
agreed by the Committee that the minutes of the August meeting be approved as written.
Water Resource Management Plan: Mr. Missaghi indicated that there had been no
activity regarding the plan due to the priority of meeting budgetary planning by the City
Manager.
Plymouth Environmental Business Partnership (PBDP) Update: The second
newsletter was distributed by Mr. Missaghi for review by the Committee. Involvement in
meetings published by the newsletter was discussed and it was also decided that notice of
the PBDP meeting dates should be included in the newsletter calendar. Mr.. Missaghi
pointed out that DANA's achievement of having earned the Governor's Award for
pollution prevention was the headline for this issue. Mr. Shea suggested that a letter of
congratulations be sent to DANA by the Committee when the award was actually issued.
Mr. Shea distributed a copy of the letter appreciation he had drafted to City employees
involved in the development of The Advantage. The Committee unanimously cited Mr.
Shea for his well written letter and agreed that the letter be sent out as written.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 64
Tuesday, September 9, 1997
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Martin Frank, Bob Swanson, Bridget Jodell, David Shea, and
Kathy Marshall
Members Absent: Rita O'Donnell and Jeffrey Johnson
Others/Staff John Barten, Hennepin Parks
Present: Shane Missaghi, Staff Ex -officio
Sandra Walline, Volunteer Secretary
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Martin Frank, at 7:00
p.m.
Minutes: Minutes of the June 1997 meeting were brought before the Committee for
approval as revised. It was moved by Ms. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Shea and
unanimously agreed by the Committee that the minutes be approved as revised.
Additionally, it was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously
agreed by the Committee that the minutes of the August meeting be approved as written.
Water Resource Management Plan: Mr. Missaghi indicated that there had been no
activity regarding the plan due to the priority of meeting budgetary planning by the City
Manager.
Plymouth Environmental Business Partnership (PBDP) Update: The second
newsletter was distributed by Mr. Missaghi for review by the Committee. Involvement in
meetings published by the newsletter was discussed and it was also decided that notice of
the PBDP meeting dates should be included in the newsletter calendar. Mr.. Missaghi
pointed out that DANA's achievement of having earned the Governor's Award for
pollution prevention was the headline for this issue. Mr. Shea suggested that a letter of
congratulations be sent to DANA by the Committee when the award was actually issued.
Mr. Shea distributed a copy of the letter appreciation he had drafted to City employees
involved in the development of The Advantage. The Committee unanimously cited Mr.
Shea for his well written letter and agreed that the letter be sent out as written.
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Aqua Scaping: Mr. Missaghi presented information on an aquatic landscaping plan for a
wedge of land at the northwest corner of Highway 55 and Plymouth Boulevard
intersection. Lengthy discussion ensued wherein it was pointed out that this project was
being proposed in a tiered plan. The first phase would include the development of water
cells and the second phase would include recommended plantings.
A sub -committee was .established to contact Plymouth firms and other sources (i.e., OEA,
Environmental Fair, Dundee, Prison) for funding for this project (approximately $35,000
to $45,000 will be needed). The sub -committee chaired by Mr. Frank, consists of Mr.
Frank, Mr. Missaghi and Ms. Marshall and will meet on Monday September 15 at 7:00
p.m. at Plymouth City Hall.
Sustainable Communities - Goals and Grants:
It was discussed that Mr. Missaghi would draft the documents necessary to present the
Plymouth "55" Plan to the Sustainable Communities Board in an effort to obtain grant
funding.
Mr. Frank stated that the Global Action Plan request from the Committee to the City
Council had been, denied. He further indicated that he would take responsibility for
renewing that effort. Mr. Shea agreed to maintain file information on Sustainable
Community records which would be housed in the Ply City Hall Engineering
Department.
Erosion Control Program: An enlightening presentation was made by Mr. Barten
regarding erosion causes and effects both locally and nationally. Written information on
erosion issues in Plymouth were distributed by Mr. Missaghi.
Mr. Frank indicated that he would discuss with Ms. Black and other interested City
Council Members the pros and cons on enforcing erosion related ordinances and the
advisability of having erosion control a more prioritized issue in the City.
Next Meeting Agenda: Topics for the October Meeting:
• Establishment of Environmental Fair Sub -Committee
• Update on Proceeds from Fertilizer Sale
• Update on Erosion Control Issued
• Watering Ban Update
• Global Action Plan Update by Mr. Frank
• Status of Aquatic Planting Project
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
PACE
Aqua Scaping: Mr. Missaghi presented information on an aquatic landscaping plan for a
wedge of land at the northwest corner of Highway 55 and Plymouth Boulevard
intersection. Lengthy discussion ensued wherein it was pointed out that this project was
being proposed in a tiered plan. The first phase would include the development of water
cells and the second phase would include recommended plantings.
A sub -committee was .established to contact Plymouth firms and other sources (i.e., OEA,
Environmental Fair, Dundee, Prison) for funding for this project (approximately $35,000
to $45,000 will be needed). The sub -committee chaired by Mr. Frank, consists of Mr.
Frank, Mr. Missaghi and Ms. Marshall and will meet on Monday September 15 at 7:00
p.m. at Plymouth City Hall.
Sustainable Communities - Goals and Grants:
It was discussed that Mr. Missaghi would draft the documents necessary to present the
Plymouth "55" Plan to the Sustainable Communities Board in an effort to obtain grant
funding.
Mr. Frank stated that the Global Action Plan request from the Committee to the City
Council had been, denied. He further indicated that he would take responsibility for
renewing that effort. Mr. Shea agreed to maintain file information on Sustainable
Community records which would be housed in the Ply City Hall Engineering
Department.
Erosion Control Program: An enlightening presentation was made by Mr. Barten
regarding erosion causes and effects both locally and nationally. Written information on
erosion issues in Plymouth were distributed by Mr. Missaghi.
Mr. Frank indicated that he would discuss with Ms. Black and other interested City
Council Members the pros and cons on enforcing erosion related ordinances and the
advisability of having erosion control a more prioritized issue in the City.
Next Meeting Agenda: Topics for the October Meeting:
• Establishment of Environmental Fair Sub -Committee
• Update on Proceeds from Fertilizer Sale
• Update on Erosion Control Issued
• Watering Ban Update
• Global Action Plan Update by Mr. Frank
• Status of Aquatic Planting Project
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Water Conservation Plan: A discussion took place regarding water conservation. It
was pointed out by Mr. Missaghi that Ms. Black would be able to discuss this at some
length at the October meeting. A suggestion posed by Mr. Frank was that
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sprinkler systems to eliminate sprinkling during rain storms..
Adjournment: It was moved by Ms. Jodell, seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously
approved by the Committee that the meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra M. Walline
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Water Conservation Plan: A discussion took place regarding water conservation. It
was pointed out by Mr. Missaghi that Ms. Black would be able to discuss this at some
length at the October meeting. A suggestion posed by Mr. Frank was that
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sprinkler systems to eliminate sprinkling during rain storms..
Adjournment: It was moved by Ms. Jodell, seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously
approved by the Committee that the meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra M. Walline
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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 65
Tuesday, October 14, 1997
5:30 p.m.
Members Present: Martin Frank, Bob Swanson, Jeffrey Johnson, David Shea, Bridget
Jodell, and Kathy Marshall
Members Absent: Rita O'Donnell
Others/Staff Ginny Black, City Council Representative
Present: Sandra Walline, Volunteer Secretary
Shane Missaghi, Staff Ex -officio
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Martin Frank, at 5:30
pm.
Announcements:
It was announced by Mr. Missaghi that John Barten would be unable to bring additional
erosion control information before the Committee at the October meeting. His
presentation was tabled until November.
It was brought to the attention of the Committee by Mr. Frank that there had been a video
presentation on local television regarding the Plymouth Business Partnership in which
Dana had played a major role.
Mr. Frank announced that Ms. Rita O'Donnell had formally submitted her resignation to
the Environmental Quality Committee, effective immediately. It was pointed out by
members of the Committee that Ms. O'Donnell had received special commendation from
the City Council for her exemplary contribution to the community in the area of
environmental issues. She was awarded a plaque and verbal recognition at the last
meeting of the City Council.
Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Jodell and unanimously approved
by the Committee that the minutes, of the September 9, 1997 meeting be approved as
written.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 65
Tuesday, October 14, 1997
5:30 p.m.
Members Present: Martin Frank, Bob Swanson, Jeffrey Johnson, David Shea, Bridget
Jodell, and Kathy Marshall
Members Absent: Rita O'Donnell
Others/Staff Ginny Black, City Council Representative
Present: Sandra Walline, Volunteer Secretary
Shane Missaghi, Staff Ex -officio
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Martin Frank, at 5:30
pm.
Announcements:
It was announced by Mr. Missaghi that John Barten would be unable to bring additional
erosion control information before the Committee at the October meeting. His
presentation was tabled until November.
It was brought to the attention of the Committee by Mr. Frank that there had been a video
presentation on local television regarding the Plymouth Business Partnership in which
Dana had played a major role.
Mr. Frank announced that Ms. Rita O'Donnell had formally submitted her resignation to
the Environmental Quality Committee, effective immediately. It was pointed out by
members of the Committee that Ms. O'Donnell had received special commendation from
the City Council for her exemplary contribution to the community in the area of
environmental issues. She was awarded a plaque and verbal recognition at the last
meeting of the City Council.
Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Jodell and unanimously approved
by the Committee that the minutes, of the September 9, 1997 meeting be approved as
written.
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Reports and Updates: Handouts distributed in the EQC mailed packets were discussed.
Mr. Shea asked if more specific information regarding Item IV -C from the August 14,
1997 minutes of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting was
available. Mr. Missaghi stated that he would have a copy of Resolution 97-5 available
for the Committee at the November meeting.
Mr. Shea also stated that the Technical Notes - Watershed Protection Techniques Bulletin
had been most helpful and informative.
Aqua Scaping Sub -committee: It was reported by Mr. Frank that the sub -committee
had met. It was learned that this program did not qualify as a possible grant recipient
from the Sustainable Communities - Goals and Grants program. Alternative sources of
funding were discussed at some length.
Mr. Missaghi and Ms. Marshall agreed to draw up a presentation document regarding the
entire aqua scape project which could be distributed to possible funding sources. This
document will be shared with the Committee at the November meeting.
The sub -committee will meet at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22 at City Hall.
Phosphate Free Fertilizer Sale: Activity at the sale was discussed and it was generally
agreed that the participation was lower than in the past. Approximately 200 bags of
fertilizer had been sold with a potential profit of $1,000. It was reported by Mr. Missaghi
that the fertilizer fund now has an approximate balance of $2,000.
Mr. Frank stated that the promotional efforts for the spring sale will be determined at the
February meeting of the Environmental Quality Committee. It was suggested by Ms.
Jodell that a sign at the site stating the purpose of the sale and how the proceeds would be
used would help to promote additional participation.
Mr. Frank volunteered to obtain phosphate study information from Mr. Barten. This
information would then be used in educating the public regarding phosphates.
New Business: Mr. Missaghi stated that he had been in contact with a Gleason Lake
School parent who is a landscape architect. This individual is working with the school to
develop a natural walkway to be used for student education. It was further pointed out by
Mr. Missaghi that this individual might be helpful in the development of the aqua scape
project.
Environmental Fair: City staff members Chris and Margie, Mr. Shea, Mr. Missaghi and
Ms. Marshall agreed to stand as the sub -committee for the Environmental Fair -98. Ms.
Marshall will report on the sub -committee's activity at the November meeting.
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Reports and Updates: Handouts distributed in the EQC mailed packets were discussed.
Mr. Shea asked if more specific information regarding Item IV -C from the August 14,
1997 minutes of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting was
available. Mr. Missaghi stated that he would have a copy of Resolution 97-5 available
for the Committee at the November meeting.
Mr. Shea also stated that the Technical Notes - Watershed Protection Techniques Bulletin
had been most helpful and informative.
Aqua Scaping Sub -committee: It was reported by Mr. Frank that the sub -committee
had met. It was learned that this program did not qualify as a possible grant recipient
from the Sustainable Communities - Goals and Grants program. Alternative sources of
funding were discussed at some length.
Mr. Missaghi and Ms. Marshall agreed to draw up a presentation document regarding the
entire aqua scape project which could be distributed to possible funding sources. This
document will be shared with the Committee at the November meeting.
The sub -committee will meet at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22 at City Hall.
Phosphate Free Fertilizer Sale: Activity at the sale was discussed and it was generally
agreed that the participation was lower than in the past. Approximately 200 bags of
fertilizer had been sold with a potential profit of $1,000. It was reported by Mr. Missaghi
that the fertilizer fund now has an approximate balance of $2,000.
Mr. Frank stated that the promotional efforts for the spring sale will be determined at the
February meeting of the Environmental Quality Committee. It was suggested by Ms.
Jodell that a sign at the site stating the purpose of the sale and how the proceeds would be
used would help to promote additional participation.
Mr. Frank volunteered to obtain phosphate study information from Mr. Barten. This
information would then be used in educating the public regarding phosphates.
New Business: Mr. Missaghi stated that he had been in contact with a Gleason Lake
School parent who is a landscape architect. This individual is working with the school to
develop a natural walkway to be used for student education. It was further pointed out by
Mr. Missaghi that this individual might be helpful in the development of the aqua scape
project.
Environmental Fair: City staff members Chris and Margie, Mr. Shea, Mr. Missaghi and
Ms. Marshall agreed to stand as the sub -committee for the Environmental Fair -98. Ms.
Marshall will report on the sub -committee's activity at the November meeting.
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Watering Ban Update: There was general discussion regarding this issue and it was
pointed out by Mr. Missaghi that there is a drinking water conservation plan before the
Metropolitan Council at the present time. Mr. Frank suggested that public education
would be well handled through the institution of the Global Action Plan who has statistics
on studies regarding water conservation both within and outside of the home. Ms. Jodell
suggested that public education at the Environmental Fair would be valuable.
Water Resource Management Plan: The Plan had been distributed to the Committee in
the meeting mailing packet. Mr. Frank asked that the Committee review the Plan
carefully prior to the November meeting.
November Meeting Agenda Items:
• Erosion Control Issues - John Barten
• Environmental Fair Issues - Kathy Marshall, et al
• Aqua Scape Issues - Martin Frank, et al
• Water Resources Management Plan - Mr. Missaghi, et al
Adjournment: It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously
approved by the Committee that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra M. Walline
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Watering Ban Update: There was general discussion regarding this issue and it was
pointed out by Mr. Missaghi that there is a drinking water conservation plan before the
Metropolitan Council at the present time. Mr. Frank suggested that public education
would be well handled through the institution of the Global Action Plan who has statistics
on studies regarding water conservation both within and outside of the home. Ms. Jodell
suggested that public education at the Environmental Fair would be valuable.
Water Resource Management Plan: The Plan had been distributed to the Committee in
the meeting mailing packet. Mr. Frank asked that the Committee review the Plan
carefully prior to the November meeting.
November Meeting Agenda Items:
• Erosion Control Issues - John Barten
• Environmental Fair Issues - Kathy Marshall, et al
• Aqua Scape Issues - Martin Frank, et al
• Water Resources Management Plan - Mr. Missaghi, et al
Adjournment: It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously
approved by the Committee that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra M. Walline
SHINGLE CZEE1% WR I EZSHED MHNHGEf
3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 • Plymouth, N
Telephone (612)553-1144 • FAX (612)55
MINUTES
September 11, 1997
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chair Maria
D'Andrea on Thursday, September 11, 1997, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook
Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center, Doran Cote, Brooklyn Park; David Fritzke, Crystal (non-
voting); Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth;
Maria D'Andrea, Robbinsdale, Eric Thompson, Montgomery Watson; Curt Pearson, Kennedy
& Graven; and Marlys Mooney, Recording Secretary.
Also present: Barry Gore, Hennepin Community Works, re Humboldt Greenway.
I. Minutes. Motion by Cooper, second by Spector to approve the corrected minutes of the July
meeting and the minutes of the August meeting of the Commission. Motion carried.
II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Spector, second by Cooper to approve the Treasurer's Report.
Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Spector, second by Quanbeck to approve claims totaling $8,157.41.
Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Cote, Butcher, Cooper, Quanbeck and D'Andrea;
nays - none; absent - Crystal, New Hope and Osseo.
IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners reviewed the following:
A. Communications Log. No action was required.
B. Letter to Hennepin County re the Commission's non-use of lobbyists.
V. Water Quality. Thompson updated the Commissioners on the stream and lake monitoring program.
VL Project Reviews.
A. SC97-16 Eagle Lake Business Centre, Maple Grove. Construction of an office warehouse
facility on a 6.85 acre site located north of 73rd Avenue North at Xrmines Lane. The entire site will drain
via new storm sewer to Ximines Lane where existing city storm sewer will convert flows to an existing city
pond. This pond has been constructed according to the city's plan and provides treatment in conformance
with Commission requirements. The grading plan identifies a wetland area on site which will not be impacted
by this project. (The city is the LGU.) There will be no floodplain fill associated with the project. An
appropriate erosion control plan has been specified. Motion by Butcher, second by Quanbeck directing the
BROOKLYN CENTER 9 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE
SHINGLE CZEE1% WR I EZSHED MHNHGEf
3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 • Plymouth, N
Telephone (612)553-1144 • FAX (612)55
MINUTES
September 11, 1997
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chair Maria
D'Andrea on Thursday, September 11, 1997, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook
Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center, Doran Cote, Brooklyn Park; David Fritzke, Crystal (non-
voting); Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth;
Maria D'Andrea, Robbinsdale, Eric Thompson, Montgomery Watson; Curt Pearson, Kennedy
& Graven; and Marlys Mooney, Recording Secretary.
Also present: Barry Gore, Hennepin Community Works, re Humboldt Greenway.
I. Minutes. Motion by Cooper, second by Spector to approve the corrected minutes of the July
meeting and the minutes of the August meeting of the Commission. Motion carried.
II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Spector, second by Cooper to approve the Treasurer's Report.
Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Spector, second by Quanbeck to approve claims totaling $8,157.41.
Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Cote, Butcher, Cooper, Quanbeck and D'Andrea;
nays - none; absent - Crystal, New Hope and Osseo.
IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners reviewed the following:
A. Communications Log. No action was required.
B. Letter to Hennepin County re the Commission's non-use of lobbyists.
V. Water Quality. Thompson updated the Commissioners on the stream and lake monitoring program.
VL Project Reviews.
A. SC97-16 Eagle Lake Business Centre, Maple Grove. Construction of an office warehouse
facility on a 6.85 acre site located north of 73rd Avenue North at Xrmines Lane. The entire site will drain
via new storm sewer to Ximines Lane where existing city storm sewer will convert flows to an existing city
pond. This pond has been constructed according to the city's plan and provides treatment in conformance
with Commission requirements. The grading plan identifies a wetland area on site which will not be impacted
by this project. (The city is the LGU.) There will be no floodplain fill associated with the project. An
appropriate erosion control plan has been specified. Motion by Butcher, second by Quanbeck directing the
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consultant to advise the City of Maple Grove that approval of SC97-16 is hereby granted, pending receipt
in the office of the Commission's engineer of the following:
A legal document granting easements over the on-site wetland.
Motion carried.
B. 60 -Day Rule. Thompson will track the status of project applications within the "findings"
element of his reviews. No further discussion required.
VII. Other Business.
A. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Agreement. Pearson will meet with Robbinsdale's attorney to
discuss comments received. Work has not taken place because of high water this past summer.
[The meeting was recesssed at 1:05 and reconvened at 1:10 p.m.]
B. Humboldt Greenway. Gore presented a summary of this project which creates a new
parkway -type road with adjacent parks to spur private investment in new housing development. Shingle
Creek would be the major topographical feature in the project area. Hennepin Community Works is
proposing that the creek be enhanced as both an aesthetic and ecological asset through the creation of
meanders, riffles, pools and wetlands. Details of the proposed creek improvements will be finalized in the
design and development phase in the fall of 1997 and the Commission will be informed of the details as soon
as they are available.
C. Brookdale. Spector informed the Commission that a Florida development group has signed
an agreement for the purchase of Brookdale. The Cedar Brook project will be reviewed at the Commission's
October meeting.
D. Citizen Involvement. Pearson will transmit a copy of Resolution 97-5 to Bruce Sandstrom
at the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Spector, second by Quanbeck to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
tMar A. Mooney
Recording Secretary
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consultant to advise the City of Maple Grove that approval of SC97-16 is hereby granted, pending receipt
in the office of the Commission's engineer of the following:
A legal document granting easements over the on-site wetland.
Motion carried.
B. 60 -Day Rule. Thompson will track the status of project applications within the "findings"
element of his reviews. No further discussion required.
VII. Other Business.
A. Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Agreement. Pearson will meet with Robbinsdale's attorney to
discuss comments received. Work has not taken place because of high water this past summer.
[The meeting was recesssed at 1:05 and reconvened at 1:10 p.m.]
B. Humboldt Greenway. Gore presented a summary of this project which creates a new
parkway -type road with adjacent parks to spur private investment in new housing development. Shingle
Creek would be the major topographical feature in the project area. Hennepin Community Works is
proposing that the creek be enhanced as both an aesthetic and ecological asset through the creation of
meanders, riffles, pools and wetlands. Details of the proposed creek improvements will be finalized in the
design and development phase in the fall of 1997 and the Commission will be informed of the details as soon
as they are available.
C. Brookdale. Spector informed the Commission that a Florida development group has signed
an agreement for the purchase of Brookdale. The Cedar Brook project will be reviewed at the Commission's
October meeting.
D. Citizen Involvement. Pearson will transmit a copy of Resolution 97-5 to Bruce Sandstrom
at the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Spector, second by Quanbeck to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
tMar A. Mooney
Recording Secretary
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Mrs. J. Schlachtenhaufen
18210 County Rd. 6
Plymouth, MN 55447
449-9154
October 27, 1997
Dear Ms. Tierney,
My name is Susan Schlachtenhaufen and I spoke at the city council meeting on
Wednesday October 15th regarding the public hearing on County Road 6 Sanitary
Extension, Project 7018. You may remember me because of my long last name! I am
writing to you because I am very concerned not only about what I learned and heard at
the meeting but also about this whole project in general.
As I stated at the meeting, my husband Jeff and I bought our house at 18210
County Road 6 in late 1994 and our septic system failed inspection. We took
responsibility to work with the city of Plymouth to put in a new system at our own
expense that was in full compliance with city code. We now have a working system that
poses no environmental risk and should, with proper maintenance, work for the next 20 -
25 years.
The property adjacent to us now owned by the Simonsons, was also for sale when
we bought our house. When options were being investigated to fix our system, we were
told by the city that city hook up was not possible so we took on the burden of replacing
the system on our own. Two years later when the adjacent property finally sold to the
Simonsons, Ron Simonson purchased the house at a much lower price with the
understanding that he would have to address the septic system issue.
As you know, the City of Plymouth has now agreed to move forward with the
plans to extend city sewer. Under the proposed financing, we would incur a charge of
approximately $16,000 to have sewer at the property edge. On top of this we would be
expected to hook up to the system at an additional cost of at least $20,000, within two
years! Since we have already invested in a working system, we would have to pay
almost $40,000 for no additional benefit whatsoever. We are being severely penalized
for complying with City of Plymouth rules just four years ago!
I was also very discouraged about the attitude Mr. Moore expressed throughout
the meeting. He seemed overly anxious for this project to proceed to the point of
implying that the burden of laying out $16,000 and not being paid until hook-up is
desired would be greater on the city then on that of a young family like ourselves. The
costs involved, as I stated above, are much greater than that and I still can't believe that
we might be forced into paying for something we not only don't want but don't need. I am
terrified at the prospect and don't know what we would do. Even trying to move wouldn't
help because, as I was told at the meeting, all this would have to be disclosed to potential
buyers. �
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Mrs. J. Schlachtenhaufen
18210 County Rd. 6
Plymouth, MN 55447
449-9154
October 27, 1997
Dear Ms. Tierney,
My name is Susan Schlachtenhaufen and I spoke at the city council meeting on
Wednesday October 15th regarding the public hearing on County Road 6 Sanitary
Extension, Project 7018. You may remember me because of my long last name! I am
writing to you because I am very concerned not only about what I learned and heard at
the meeting but also about this whole project in general.
As I stated at the meeting, my husband Jeff and I bought our house at 18210
County Road 6 in late 1994 and our septic system failed inspection. We took
responsibility to work with the city of Plymouth to put in a new system at our own
expense that was in full compliance with city code. We now have a working system that
poses no environmental risk and should, with proper maintenance, work for the next 20 -
25 years.
The property adjacent to us now owned by the Simonsons, was also for sale when
we bought our house. When options were being investigated to fix our system, we were
told by the city that city hook up was not possible so we took on the burden of replacing
the system on our own. Two years later when the adjacent property finally sold to the
Simonsons, Ron Simonson purchased the house at a much lower price with the
understanding that he would have to address the septic system issue.
As you know, the City of Plymouth has now agreed to move forward with the
plans to extend city sewer. Under the proposed financing, we would incur a charge of
approximately $16,000 to have sewer at the property edge. On top of this we would be
expected to hook up to the system at an additional cost of at least $20,000, within two
years! Since we have already invested in a working system, we would have to pay
almost $40,000 for no additional benefit whatsoever. We are being severely penalized
for complying with City of Plymouth rules just four years ago!
I was also very discouraged about the attitude Mr. Moore expressed throughout
the meeting. He seemed overly anxious for this project to proceed to the point of
implying that the burden of laying out $16,000 and not being paid until hook-up is
desired would be greater on the city then on that of a young family like ourselves. The
costs involved, as I stated above, are much greater than that and I still can't believe that
we might be forced into paying for something we not only don't want but don't need. I am
terrified at the prospect and don't know what we would do. Even trying to move wouldn't
help because, as I was told at the meeting, all this would have to be disclosed to potential
buyers. �
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I write to you because you seemed genuinely interested in finding a solution that
would help everyone. There are five families involved, three have working systems and
two are not up to code. We are in the unique situation of being the youngest family who
also has the only new system that is up to current Plymouth code. How can we be asked
under the circumstances to pay for something we don't need - and probably will not need
for another 25 years. We spent a lot of time, energy and money to work the current
system into our property and to be sure it complied with the city's codes. It's not right to
be penalized now for cooperating then.
If possible, Jeff and I would like to meet with you in person within the next
couple of weeks to talk to you about the whole situation. I find myself not being able to
sleep at night, I am so worried about what this could do to us. Please, help us come up
with a solution that is truly fair.
J, In UtiSJU-3 .
I write to you because you seemed genuinely interested in finding a solution that
would help everyone. There are five families involved, three have working systems and
two are not up to code. We are in the unique situation of being the youngest family who
also has the only new system that is up to current Plymouth code. How can we be asked
under the circumstances to pay for something we don't need - and probably will not need
for another 25 years. We spent a lot of time, energy and money to work the current
system into our property and to be sure it complied with the city's codes. It's not right to
be penalized now for cooperating then.
If possible, Jeff and I would like to meet with you in person within the next
couple of weeks to talk to you about the whole situation. I find myself not being able to
sleep at night, I am so worried about what this could do to us. Please, help us come up
with a solution that is truly fair.
J, In UtiSJU-3 .
5551 Trenton Lane North
s
Plymouth, MN 55442``
November 4, 1997
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Mayor Joy Tierney
17915 20th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447 `\
Dear Mayor Tierney:
My husband and I built a house at 5551 Trenton Lane North in
Plymouth. We acted as general contractor, subcontracting the work
to others. We submitted our plans along with a survey and other
information for approval and, after paying $5,400 in permit fees,
were granted a building permit on March 7, 1997 and began
construction immediately. Nearly three weeks later, on March 26,
we received a phone call from the Building Inspections department
requesting a meeting with us and notifying us that we were not to
begin framing the house.
At the meeting with Darrell Johnson from the Engineering department
and Don Munson of the Building Inspections department, we were told
that our "survey was wrong" and that our foundation was too low in
the lot. We were told that we needed to add two feet of fill to
the back of our lot and build up our foundation two feet. At the
time of the meeting, the excavation had been completed, the
foundation was in, and we had just backfilled around the
foundation. Building inspectors had inspected the footings and the
core fill, had been at the site on two separate occasions, and no
one noticed a problem, or if they did, no one said anything to us.
I cannot understand how we could have gotten that far without
someone noticing the "problem" in our survey.
The "problem" with the survey turned out to be that the drainage
plan developed by the developer and approved by the City was never
shown to the surveyor at the time he went to the City to get the
plat, nor was the survey checked against the drainage plan prior to
the building permit being issued. The City approved the survey and
issued a building permit, so we began building.
I think there was a complete failure of communication between City
departments and on the City's part (by not giving the information
to the surveyor when he retrieved the plat) for this to have
happened. The building inspections department, which approved the
survey, is a short walk from the engineering department, which is
in possession of the drainage plan approved by the City for this
development. I cannot understand why the elevation approved by the
City for the drainage plan was not checked against the survey of
proposed elevations prepared by our surveyor. According to our
surveyor, he asked for a minimum elevation when he got the plat,
and he was told that, because there was no wetland area on the lot,
there was no minimum elevation. This, of course, is not correct.
5551 Trenton Lane North
s
Plymouth, MN 55442``
November 4, 1997
-
Mayor Joy Tierney
17915 20th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447 `\
Dear Mayor Tierney:
My husband and I built a house at 5551 Trenton Lane North in
Plymouth. We acted as general contractor, subcontracting the work
to others. We submitted our plans along with a survey and other
information for approval and, after paying $5,400 in permit fees,
were granted a building permit on March 7, 1997 and began
construction immediately. Nearly three weeks later, on March 26,
we received a phone call from the Building Inspections department
requesting a meeting with us and notifying us that we were not to
begin framing the house.
At the meeting with Darrell Johnson from the Engineering department
and Don Munson of the Building Inspections department, we were told
that our "survey was wrong" and that our foundation was too low in
the lot. We were told that we needed to add two feet of fill to
the back of our lot and build up our foundation two feet. At the
time of the meeting, the excavation had been completed, the
foundation was in, and we had just backfilled around the
foundation. Building inspectors had inspected the footings and the
core fill, had been at the site on two separate occasions, and no
one noticed a problem, or if they did, no one said anything to us.
I cannot understand how we could have gotten that far without
someone noticing the "problem" in our survey.
The "problem" with the survey turned out to be that the drainage
plan developed by the developer and approved by the City was never
shown to the surveyor at the time he went to the City to get the
plat, nor was the survey checked against the drainage plan prior to
the building permit being issued. The City approved the survey and
issued a building permit, so we began building.
I think there was a complete failure of communication between City
departments and on the City's part (by not giving the information
to the surveyor when he retrieved the plat) for this to have
happened. The building inspections department, which approved the
survey, is a short walk from the engineering department, which is
in possession of the drainage plan approved by the City for this
development. I cannot understand why the elevation approved by the
City for the drainage plan was not checked against the survey of
proposed elevations prepared by our surveyor. According to our
surveyor, he asked for a minimum elevation when he got the plat,
and he was told that, because there was no wetland area on the lot,
there was no minimum elevation. This, of course, is not correct.
Mayor Joy Tierney
November 4, 1997
Page 2
I went to the City after finding out about our problem to see how
difficult it would be to get the minimum elevation on our lot. I
started at the engineering department because I knew that was where
the information was kept. I asked the person at the window how I
could find out about restrictions for building in a certain
development. I was referred to the planning department, located at
the same window as the building inspections department. I spoke
with a very pleasant young lady in the planning department who
first gave me general restrictions for the City. I then told her
that we had purchased.a lot in Plymouth and, because of some of the
features in the design of our house, we would have to dig a very
deep hole, and I wanted to know if there was going to be a problem
with the depth we were going to have to dig to. She looked in her
book for the Ponds of Bass Creek development, and told me that,
because our particular lot had no wetland area on it, there was no
minimum elevation. I then told her that there was, indeed, a
minimum elevation, that we were in the process of having to build
up our foundation because we were, according to the City, too low
in our lot, and how could I have found out this information without
knowing exactly who I had to talk to in the first place? She told
me that the engineering department was responsible for putting
information in their documentation regarding the wetlands
restrictions and minimum elevations, so they would be the
department I had to talk to. Unfortunately, without already having
had the problem occur, I would not have thought I needed to ask
further regarding the minimum elevation. I had my answer from the
City.
We incurred additional costs of excavating, refilling, and
additional foundation block work of somewhere approximately $10,000
to correct the elevation of our lot. Certainly the City bears some
responsibility in failing to communicate accurate information to
our surveyor, and also to me, and in not checking the survey
against a drainage plan that the City approved.
I look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter. My
telephone number is 559-1712.
Sincerely,
/Linda L. Bergrrom
CC: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Mayor Joy Tierney
November 4, 1997
Page 2
I went to the City after finding out about our problem to see how
difficult it would be to get the minimum elevation on our lot. I
started at the engineering department because I knew that was where
the information was kept. I asked the person at the window how I
could find out about restrictions for building in a certain
development. I was referred to the planning department, located at
the same window as the building inspections department. I spoke
with a very pleasant young lady in the planning department who
first gave me general restrictions for the City. I then told her
that we had purchased.a lot in Plymouth and, because of some of the
features in the design of our house, we would have to dig a very
deep hole, and I wanted to know if there was going to be a problem
with the depth we were going to have to dig to. She looked in her
book for the Ponds of Bass Creek development, and told me that,
because our particular lot had no wetland area on it, there was no
minimum elevation. I then told her that there was, indeed, a
minimum elevation, that we were in the process of having to build
up our foundation because we were, according to the City, too low
in our lot, and how could I have found out this information without
knowing exactly who I had to talk to in the first place? She told
me that the engineering department was responsible for putting
information in their documentation regarding the wetlands
restrictions and minimum elevations, so they would be the
department I had to talk to. Unfortunately, without already having
had the problem occur, I would not have thought I needed to ask
further regarding the minimum elevation. I had my answer from the
City.
We incurred additional costs of excavating, refilling, and
additional foundation block work of somewhere approximately $10,000
to correct the elevation of our lot. Certainly the City bears some
responsibility in failing to communicate accurate information to
our surveyor, and also to me, and in not checking the survey
against a drainage plan that the City approved.
I look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter. My
telephone number is 559-1712.
Sincerely,
/Linda L. Bergrrom
CC: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
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30 October 1997
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor,
No doubt you are aware the Opus project in Minnetonka is in the approval stage.
I'm writing to express my concerns about the vast increase in traffic on County Rd. 73 as
it intersects Ridgemount Ave. and Sunset Trail which will occur when this is completed.
Current plans call for 2,200 parking spaces for this project alone.
I suggest you have an observer (perhaps you do) at the Minnetonka Planning Commission
meetings when this item is discussed.
School bus traffic on Ridgemount is heavy; lets be sure they (and the rest of us) have safe
access to and from County 73. v
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Melvin Boettcher
11616 Ridgemount Ave.
30 October 1997
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor,
No doubt you are aware the Opus project in Minnetonka is in the approval stage.
I'm writing to express my concerns about the vast increase in traffic on County Rd. 73 as
it intersects Ridgemount Ave. and Sunset Trail which will occur when this is completed.
Current plans call for 2,200 parking spaces for this project alone.
I suggest you have an observer (perhaps you do) at the Minnetonka Planning Commission
meetings when this item is discussed.
School bus traffic on Ridgemount is heavy; lets be sure they (and the rest of us) have safe
access to and from County 73. v
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Melvin Boettcher
11616 Ridgemount Ave.
t!t4-64R40tA.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
La Donna Hoy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maria Hasiliou
Chair
Bonnie Johnson
Vice Chair
Geri Scherer
Secretary
Alan Johnson
Treasurer
Margaret Black
Seem BoN
Marge Humphrey
Susan Johnson
Jot McCarthy
Kn,in O'Connor
Casey Rosen
Gre Rve
Colleen Simpson
Mary Hill Smith
George Walker
Scott Wearcr
711e Rev. Mr. Joe Ifemchem
Ex Officio
Fall 1997
Dear Friend:
I would like to take a moment to share some information with you about Interfaith Outreach
& Community Partners .... and ask for your help. As you may know, IOCP has served this
area for 18 years and has a remarkable track -record. It is, I believe, an organization you
would be proud to support.
Every day, people ... your neighbors and mine ... come to Interfaith Outreach & Community
Partners for help. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that over half of the clients
served by IOCP live in Plymouth. They come seeking help with housing and
transportation needs. Help with food and child care, clothing and utility payments and
health care ... all sorts of life needs.
Many of these neighbors are working people who, for any number of complex reasons, are
not able to make ends meet.
Every day, small miracles occur at IOCP:
- A single mother enrolled in our Family Services program completes her schooling
and lands a job!
- A couple who lost their jobs when their employer closed shop, get help with
child care and job services while they job search.
- A homeless family is stabilized with shelter, counseling, food, gas ... the
basics ... while a plan to find housing and work is put in place.
- An immigrant couple masters enough English through ESL classes to
compete in the work force in the fields in which they were trained.
- A life changes for a dad, stopped by lack of transportation, the day he picks up
a used car at IOCP ... donated by someone who cares.
IOCP has grown over the years from a provider of emergency services to a catalyst for
change in our community. I hope you will take a minute to review the enclosed brochure
that outlines the groundbreaking initiatives now underway in our community.
Together with our partners we are taking down the barriers that keep too many of our
neighbors from "making it" on their own.
Please join me in supporting Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners with your donation
to our annual campaign. Together we can MAKE A DIFFERENCE ... here ...and now.
Sincerely,
Member, Board of Directors
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
110 Grand A%'enue South, �Va)'zata, Minnesota 55391-1872 612/473-24
t!t4-64R40tA.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
La Donna Hoy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maria Hasiliou
Chair
Bonnie Johnson
Vice Chair
Geri Scherer
Secretary
Alan Johnson
Treasurer
Margaret Black
Seem BoN
Marge Humphrey
Susan Johnson
Jot McCarthy
Kn,in O'Connor
Casey Rosen
Gre Rve
Colleen Simpson
Mary Hill Smith
George Walker
Scott Wearcr
711e Rev. Mr. Joe Ifemchem
Ex Officio
Fall 1997
Dear Friend:
I would like to take a moment to share some information with you about Interfaith Outreach
& Community Partners .... and ask for your help. As you may know, IOCP has served this
area for 18 years and has a remarkable track -record. It is, I believe, an organization you
would be proud to support.
Every day, people ... your neighbors and mine ... come to Interfaith Outreach & Community
Partners for help. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that over half of the clients
served by IOCP live in Plymouth. They come seeking help with housing and
transportation needs. Help with food and child care, clothing and utility payments and
health care ... all sorts of life needs.
Many of these neighbors are working people who, for any number of complex reasons, are
not able to make ends meet.
Every day, small miracles occur at IOCP:
- A single mother enrolled in our Family Services program completes her schooling
and lands a job!
- A couple who lost their jobs when their employer closed shop, get help with
child care and job services while they job search.
- A homeless family is stabilized with shelter, counseling, food, gas ... the
basics ... while a plan to find housing and work is put in place.
- An immigrant couple masters enough English through ESL classes to
compete in the work force in the fields in which they were trained.
- A life changes for a dad, stopped by lack of transportation, the day he picks up
a used car at IOCP ... donated by someone who cares.
IOCP has grown over the years from a provider of emergency services to a catalyst for
change in our community. I hope you will take a minute to review the enclosed brochure
that outlines the groundbreaking initiatives now underway in our community.
Together with our partners we are taking down the barriers that keep too many of our
neighbors from "making it" on their own.
Please join me in supporting Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners with your donation
to our annual campaign. Together we can MAKE A DIFFERENCE ... here ...and now.
Sincerely,
Member, Board of Directors
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
110 Grand A%'enue South, �Va)'zata, Minnesota 55391-1872 612/473-24
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Coral S. Houle Mark Bernhardson
Mayor City Manager
November 5, 1997
Honorable Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota .55447-1482
Dear ey,
I want to personally thank you for participating in the Mayor's March for breast "cancer
and mammography. It was a very meaningful day for me for a number of reasons. .
First, it felt good to be in the midst of so many qualified city leaders coming together to
show their concern and support for breast cancer, a major health concern for all women.
It was obviously a special day for me to be celebrating my 60th birthday with all of you
and having the opportunity to speak out on breast cancer. I cannot think of anything that
would have meant as much to me. Thank you for being there for "our daughters."
Sincerely,
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Coral Houle
Mayor
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2215 West Old Shakopee Road • BloornkXOM MN 55431-M • (612)948-8780 • FAX 948-8754 • TDD: 948-6740
Coral S. Houle Mark Bernhardson
Mayor City Manager
November 5, 1997
Honorable Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota .55447-1482
Dear ey,
I want to personally thank you for participating in the Mayor's March for breast "cancer
and mammography. It was a very meaningful day for me for a number of reasons. .
First, it felt good to be in the midst of so many qualified city leaders coming together to
show their concern and support for breast cancer, a major health concern for all women.
It was obviously a special day for me to be celebrating my 60th birthday with all of you
and having the opportunity to speak out on breast cancer. I cannot think of anything that
would have meant as much to me. Thank you for being there for "our daughters."
Sincerely,
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Coral Houle
Mayor
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An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunities Employer
November 5, 1997
Nicolae Teisanu
2540 Medicine Ridge Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Teisanu,
We received your letter of October 22, 1997. City staff have reviewed your
situation. The offer extended on August 25, 1997 remains available to you. If the offer is
still unacceptable to you, you can refer the matter to the city's insurance carrier. It will
then be considered a claim against the city and will be investigated accordingly.
Should you have questions about filing a claim against the city, please contact
City Clerk Laurie Ahrens at 509-5080.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
Attachment
cc: Plymouth City Council
Fred Moore
Bob Pemberton
PLYMOUTH ABeau tifulPlace?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
November 5, 1997
Nicolae Teisanu
2540 Medicine Ridge Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Teisanu,
We received your letter of October 22, 1997. City staff have reviewed your
situation. The offer extended on August 25, 1997 remains available to you. If the offer is
still unacceptable to you, you can refer the matter to the city's insurance carrier. It will
then be considered a claim against the city and will be investigated accordingly.
Should you have questions about filing a claim against the city, please contact
City Clerk Laurie Ahrens at 509-5080.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
Attachment
cc: Plymouth City Council
Fred Moore
Bob Pemberton
PLYMOUTH ABeau tifulPlace?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
NICOLAE TEISANU October 22, 1997
2510 Medicine Ridge Rd., Plymouth, MN. 55111
Ph: 612-949-9869
To: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCEL
Cc: KATHY LUECKERT—Assistant City Manager
FRED MOOR—Public Work Director
Re: Drainage/ Damage
Dear Madam:
While I do appreciate your response from 25'h August 1997 in regard to the damages affecting my
property located on 2510 Medicine Ridge Rd., I can not agree with your suggested solution.
The fact that you understand my frustration with this issue doesn't improve the drainage and the
amount of money that the City of Plymouth is offering does not cover the necessary repairs.
For your better understanding of the situation as well for the purpose of clarification, I would like to
point out a few fads:
• Before the house located at 2550 Medicine Ridge Rd. was built, I have never had any drainage
problems. The reason was that the fad that before construction, the land level was the same and
wore no obstructions of drainage. More so, on that specific piece of land was drainage for the
purpose of collecting water overflow and deferring it from our house.
• It appears that your approval for the construction of the mentioned house was given with out a
thorough verification of the consequences. As a result, the house that was built at 2550 Medicine
Ridge Rd. is at the present time at a higher level of elevation than my house.
Foils of black plastic, covered with stones are covering now the small land surface that is around
the house preventing the natural drainage.
The before the construction existing drainage tub has been totally removed.
Basically, there are no more possibilities of drainage, natural or man made and as a result of that
my property is affected.
From the very beginning of the construction I have informed City Council about the situation,
but no measures wore taken.
Since this situation is a result of overseeing an elevation/drainage control while approving a new
construction, I consider City Council responsible for the situation and for the present and future
damages to my property.
In view of the mentioned facts and of the justice, since this is not an issue between two neighbors but
a result of wrong decision and construction approval misjudgment by the City Council, I suggest the
following:
• City Council to select and send a specialist to determine the situation, recommends the
appropriate solutions and to fix the drainage problem.
• City Council to select and send a specialist to determine the necessary repairs to my house.
• The party In fault should support the cost for those issues.
I hope that I will receive a positive response to this situation ASAP.
Sincerely,
NICOLAE TEISANU
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NICOLAE TEISANU October 22, 1997
2510 Medicine Ridge Rd., Plymouth, MN. 55111
Ph: 612-949-9869
To: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCEL
Cc: KATHY LUECKERT—Assistant City Manager
FRED MOOR—Public Work Director
Re: Drainage/ Damage
Dear Madam:
While I do appreciate your response from 25'h August 1997 in regard to the damages affecting my
property located on 2510 Medicine Ridge Rd., I can not agree with your suggested solution.
The fact that you understand my frustration with this issue doesn't improve the drainage and the
amount of money that the City of Plymouth is offering does not cover the necessary repairs.
For your better understanding of the situation as well for the purpose of clarification, I would like to
point out a few fads:
• Before the house located at 2550 Medicine Ridge Rd. was built, I have never had any drainage
problems. The reason was that the fad that before construction, the land level was the same and
wore no obstructions of drainage. More so, on that specific piece of land was drainage for the
purpose of collecting water overflow and deferring it from our house.
• It appears that your approval for the construction of the mentioned house was given with out a
thorough verification of the consequences. As a result, the house that was built at 2550 Medicine
Ridge Rd. is at the present time at a higher level of elevation than my house.
Foils of black plastic, covered with stones are covering now the small land surface that is around
the house preventing the natural drainage.
The before the construction existing drainage tub has been totally removed.
Basically, there are no more possibilities of drainage, natural or man made and as a result of that
my property is affected.
From the very beginning of the construction I have informed City Council about the situation,
but no measures wore taken.
Since this situation is a result of overseeing an elevation/drainage control while approving a new
construction, I consider City Council responsible for the situation and for the present and future
damages to my property.
In view of the mentioned facts and of the justice, since this is not an issue between two neighbors but
a result of wrong decision and construction approval misjudgment by the City Council, I suggest the
following:
• City Council to select and send a specialist to determine the situation, recommends the
appropriate solutions and to fix the drainage problem.
• City Council to select and send a specialist to determine the necessary repairs to my house.
• The party In fault should support the cost for those issues.
I hope that I will receive a positive response to this situation ASAP.
Sincerely,
NICOLAE TEISANU
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PLYMOUTR
August 25, 1997
Nicolae Teisanu
2540 Medicine Ridge Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Teisanu,
Thank you for appearing earlier this month before the Plymouth City Council. I
can certainly understand how frustrated you must be with the drainage problem. It is
unfortunate that the suggestions made by city staff two years ago have not been
implemented to alleviate some of the drainage. As was determined two years ago, this
problem remains one that is primarily the responsibility of you and your neighbor to
resolve. All of the city's usual and customary practices were followed when the plan for
your neighbor's home was approved in 1994. City staff can make suggestions, but
cannot direct either of you to correct the problem.
However, in the spirit of trying to help you resolve your drainage problem, the
City is willing to contribute an amount not to exceed $300 to correct the poor drainage.
This contribution depends on you and your neighbor presenting an agreement, signed by
both of you, indicating how the drainage problem will be corrected. The City will not
contribute financially unless you and your neighbor present this written agreement.
If you and your neighbor are having difficulty agreeing on a solution, I would
suggest mediation. The city supports the West Suburban Mediation Center. They have
staff who are skilled at helping people resolve disputes and disagreements such as your
PLYMOUTH A Bcau4u[Pfacc ?a Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD 9 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447.1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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PLYMOUTR
August 25, 1997
Nicolae Teisanu
2540 Medicine Ridge Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Teisanu,
Thank you for appearing earlier this month before the Plymouth City Council. I
can certainly understand how frustrated you must be with the drainage problem. It is
unfortunate that the suggestions made by city staff two years ago have not been
implemented to alleviate some of the drainage. As was determined two years ago, this
problem remains one that is primarily the responsibility of you and your neighbor to
resolve. All of the city's usual and customary practices were followed when the plan for
your neighbor's home was approved in 1994. City staff can make suggestions, but
cannot direct either of you to correct the problem.
However, in the spirit of trying to help you resolve your drainage problem, the
City is willing to contribute an amount not to exceed $300 to correct the poor drainage.
This contribution depends on you and your neighbor presenting an agreement, signed by
both of you, indicating how the drainage problem will be corrected. The City will not
contribute financially unless you and your neighbor present this written agreement.
If you and your neighbor are having difficulty agreeing on a solution, I would
suggest mediation. The city supports the West Suburban Mediation Center. They have
staff who are skilled at helping people resolve disputes and disagreements such as your
PLYMOUTH A Bcau4u[Pfacc ?a Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD 9 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447.1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
drainage problem. The director is Sue Nelson, her, number is 933-0005.
Should you have questions about this offer, my number is 509-5052.
Sincerely, !�, pU ,✓�/�i
Kathy L eckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Plymouth City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
drainage problem. The director is Sue Nelson, her, number is 933-0005.
Should you have questions about this offer, my number is 509-5052.
Sincerely, !�, pU ,✓�/�i
Kathy L eckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Plymouth City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
November 5, 1997
Mr. Melbert Mastley
18035 Old Rockford Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55446
':C- 1� 9-.,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action
Site: 17905 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00010915
Dear Mr. Mastley:
Notice of Release
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from
storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled
in an efficient manner.
Legal Obligations
Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release,
investigate the release and, if necessary, clean up the release. A person is considered legally responsible for a tank
release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the
law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager
listed below.
If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release
occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action
may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established
the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is
administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the.
amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be
directed to the Petrofund staff at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
Request to Take Corrective Action
The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the
enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground
water contamination caused by the release. A report (excavation report and/or remedial investigation/corrective action
design (RI/CAD)) which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the
release must be submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for
information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s).
520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY)
Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester
Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers.
November 5, 1997
Mr. Melbert Mastley
18035 Old Rockford Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55446
':C- 1� 9-.,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action
Site: 17905 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00010915
Dear Mr. Mastley:
Notice of Release
c' .
C l vvx-
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from
storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled
in an efficient manner.
Legal Obligations
Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release,
investigate the release and, if necessary, clean up the release. A person is considered legally responsible for a tank
release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the
law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager
listed below.
If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release
occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action
may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established
the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is
administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the.
amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be
directed to the Petrofund staff at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
Request to Take Corrective Action
The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the
enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground
water contamination caused by the release. A report (excavation report and/or remedial investigation/corrective action
design (RI/CAD)) which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the
release must be submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for
information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s).
520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY)
Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester
Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers.
Mr. Melbert Mastley
Page 2
November 5, 1997
Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor
impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the
environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your site, an
RI/CAD report must be submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free -product from a
well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free
product recovery.
If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the
Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and
implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the
Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site
investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890, you must solicit a minimum of two
competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable.
Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrofund staff.
Required Response
MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 30 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the
requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to
comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the
MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. R. 2890. The
enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation and cleanup.
If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at 612/297-8366.
Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. If you are call long distance, please call 1/800-657-3864.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Clysdale
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit II
Tanks and Emergency Response Section
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Enclosures
cc: 'Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Charles Tye, Angstrom Analytical, Eden Prairie
Mr. Melbert Mastley
Page 2
November 5, 1997
Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor
impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the
environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your site, an
RI/CAD report must be submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free -product from a
well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free
product recovery.
If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the
Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and
implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the
Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site
investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890, you must solicit a minimum of two
competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable.
Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrofund staff.
Required Response
MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 30 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the
requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to
comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the
MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. R. 2890. The
enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation and cleanup.
If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at 612/297-8366.
Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. If you are call long distance, please call 1/800-657-3864.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Clysdale
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit II
Tanks and Emergency Response Section
EC:raf
Enclosures
cc: 'Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Charles Tye, Angstrom Analytical, Eden Prairie
Cityof applell 14200 Cedar Avenue
Vaey Apple Valley, MN 55124-8545
Ms. Joy Tierney
Chair, Suburban Transit Association
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Tierney:
lip
November 5, 1997
On behalf of the City Council of Apple Valley, I am writing to inform you of the City's
withdrawal from the Suburban Transit Association (STA). We greatly appreciate the
work the STA has done in the past to further legislative objectives for the communities
providing opt -out transit services. We believe that much of the necessary work has been
accomplished and that the STA's success in the past has greatly diminished the need for
the City's participation in the future.
As you are aware, the Minnesota State Legislature imposed levy limits on City's for 1998.
The City is further constrained by the requirement that 100% of all transit tax funds be
given to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. In an effort to continue to provide our
residents with the services they demand while staying within the legislatively imposed levy
limits, many difficult decisions have been made and programs scaled back. Due to these
fiscal constraints, we can no longer continue membership in the STA Further, due to the
successful resolution of many opt -out transit issues over the past two years, we believe
that the City can adequately address future legislative transit issues through involvement in
the Municipal Legislative Commission.
Attached is a certified copy of the City Council's resolution for your file.
Sincerely,
CITY PLE VALL
Gary L. mphrey,
Mayor
Home of the Minnesota Zoological Garden
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953-2500
953-2533
Cityof applell 14200 Cedar Avenue
Vaey Apple Valley, MN 55124-8545
Ms. Joy Tierney
Chair, Suburban Transit Association
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Tierney:
lip
November 5, 1997
On behalf of the City Council of Apple Valley, I am writing to inform you of the City's
withdrawal from the Suburban Transit Association (STA). We greatly appreciate the
work the STA has done in the past to further legislative objectives for the communities
providing opt -out transit services. We believe that much of the necessary work has been
accomplished and that the STA's success in the past has greatly diminished the need for
the City's participation in the future.
As you are aware, the Minnesota State Legislature imposed levy limits on City's for 1998.
The City is further constrained by the requirement that 100% of all transit tax funds be
given to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. In an effort to continue to provide our
residents with the services they demand while staying within the legislatively imposed levy
limits, many difficult decisions have been made and programs scaled back. Due to these
fiscal constraints, we can no longer continue membership in the STA Further, due to the
successful resolution of many opt -out transit issues over the past two years, we believe
that the City can adequately address future legislative transit issues through involvement in
the Municipal Legislative Commission.
Attached is a certified copy of the City Council's resolution for your file.
Sincerely,
CITY PLE VALL
Gary L. mphrey,
Mayor
Home of the Minnesota Zoological Garden
a
953-2500
953-2533
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
RESOLUTION NO. 1997-238
A RESOLUTION DECLARING WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP
IN THE SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Apple Valley City Council deems participation in the Suburban Transit
Association (STA) is no longer a great benefit to the City of Apple Valley, and.
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the membership dues per capita amount to be
burdensome, and
WHEREAS, the terms of the City's participation require a resolution declaring the City's
intent to withdrawn from membership in the organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Apple Valley,
Dakota County, Minnesota, that the City hereby withdraws its membership from the Suburban
Transit Association.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 1997.
ATTEST:
Mary E ueller, City Clerk
State of Minnesota
County of Dakota
City of Apple Valley
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution
presented to and adopted by the City Council of Apple Valley at a duly authorized meeting
thereof held in the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota, on the 23rd day of October, 1997, as
disclosed by the records of said City in my possession.
(SEAL)
Mary E. Weller
Apple Valley City Clerk
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
RESOLUTION NO. 1997-238
A RESOLUTION DECLARING WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP
IN THE SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Apple Valley City Council deems participation in the Suburban Transit
Association (STA) is no longer a great benefit to the City of Apple Valley, and.
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the membership dues per capita amount to be
burdensome, and
WHEREAS, the terms of the City's participation require a resolution declaring the City's
intent to withdrawn from membership in the organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Apple Valley,
Dakota County, Minnesota, that the City hereby withdraws its membership from the Suburban
Transit Association.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 1997.
ATTEST:
Mary E ueller, City Clerk
State of Minnesota
County of Dakota
City of Apple Valley
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution
presented to and adopted by the City Council of Apple Valley at a duly authorized meeting
thereof held in the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota, on the 23rd day of October, 1997, as
disclosed by the records of said City in my possession.
(SEAL)
Mary E. Weller
Apple Valley City Clerk